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I feel like the value each 1st round pick is very nuanced as late firsts def don\'t hit the same but its hard to guarantee you have the 1.01 locked up. I\'m guessing the answer is as simple as you only trade for what could be the 1.01 once its official, and any other time your just getting a share of the first round with variance on what number it becomes. okay now discuss submitted by /u/shouldiithrowaway [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1290:\"For most of us I assume the 2027 rookie draft order has yet to be decided in our leagues. Because of this, the # of draft pick you get for each round can not be counted on. This can make trades involving picks during the season unreliable. In 2027 most leagues first round pick is going to be Jerimiah Smith. Some people would argue that Smith is worth 2-3 1st rd draft picks. If you knew you had a 50/50 chance to get 1.01 vs 1.02 would you rather gamble on getting 1.01 or sell your gamble for 2 late 1st rd picks like 1.07-10. 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Head coach Matt LaFleur said at his Monday press conference that Parsons will not be formally designated for return from the physically unable to perform list ahead of this week\'s game against the Lions. LaFleur didn\'t rule anything out for Week 8 even though the Packers will have a quick turnaround to a Thursday game against the Panthers.“I think there are things you can do on a short week if you\'ve got a guy like that to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gClJjK6tnTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get him primed</a> and ready to go,\" LaFleur said. \"He\'s gotta clear some hurdles before we get to that point.\"Parsons said last week that he want to do all he can to avoid any kind of \"overcompensation injury\" upon his return and that would seem to work against the idea of returning during a week with little actual practice time. 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Let’s take a look and run through some analysis. OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS DID NOT PLAY ACTIVE: Cole Payton, Jaydon Blue, Drew Kendall INACTIVE: Marquise Brown, Joe Milton III, Saquon Barkley, Michael Carter II, A.J. Epenesa, Jalyx Hunt, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6924:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 18: Darius Cooper #80 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe official snap counts from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 6 loss to the Carolina Panthers are in. Let’s take a look and run through some analysis.\n\nOFFENSE\n\n\nJordan Mailata is the only player on offense who’s played 100% of the Eagles’ offensive snaps this season. He’s also played 11.32% of the Eagles’ special teams snaps. \n\n\n\nWell, the Eagles did have offensive line continuity in this game with the same lineup from last week and none of the starters getting hurt in this game. Not that it really made a difference for the offense. \n\n\n\nTanner McKee posted a 77.5 passer rating in his first career start in a game where the Eagles weren’t resting starters. He wasn’t good and neither was <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/187543/eagles-panthers-film-review-sean-mannion-should-probably-be-replaced\">his support system</a> (coaching and talent combined). \n\n\n\nWith Carson Steele suffering a shoulder injury, Dameon Pierce nearly had to play the entire game. The Eagles dressed Jaydon Blue, who was called up from the practice squad, but clearly did not trust him to play. Pierce has logged 10 targets combined over the last two games. \n\n\n\nMakai Lemon has logged the highest snap count percentages of his rookie season in back-to-back games. He saw the third-most targets on Sunday with six. They resulted in three catches for 19 yards.\n\n\n\nDeVonta Smith clearly wasn’t 100% while playing through a hamstring injury. Despite seeing more limited snaps than usual, he led the Eagles with 14 targets, which produced seven receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown. \n\n\n\nDontayvion Wicks was also not 100% while playing through a hamstring injury. He saw the fifth-most targets on the team.\n\n\n\nThere have been calls for Darius Cooper to play more. And not just from me! He’s the team’s best blocking receiver and he was coming off a career receiving performance in Week 5. And how was he rewarded? With the fifth-most snaps of any pass-catcher and just two targets, the same amount as Elijah Moore and Carson Steele. And this despite the fact that McKee and Cooper have worked well together in the past! Not to mention Smith and Wick playing through injuries. Just seems like the coaching staff could’ve done a better job of trying to get one of their more inspiring offensive options at the moment more involved. \n\n\n\n“[The Eagles] can\'t be taking Darius Cooper off the field. Darius Cooper, I would argue, might be their second-most important receiver for the way they want to play.\" — <a href=\"https://x.com/FDuffyNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FDuffyNFL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/01198zpjpg\">pic.twitter.com/01198zpjpg</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2109762734195953824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPHLY’s Bo Wulf pointed out that Johnny Mundt leads the NFL in holding penalties at his position. Hasn’t exactly been a great addition to the tight end room. \n\n\n\nElijah Moore logged his first touch in an Eagles uniform; a single reception for four yards.\n\n\n\n\nDEFENSE\n\n\nYet another game where the defense had to be on the field a lot because the offense simply can’t sustain drives. The Eagles’ defense has faced the third-most snaps in the NFL this season and they’re not very far behind the teams ahead of them. \n\n\n\nThis was Jalen Carter’s second-highest snap count percentage of the season, only behind Week 1. This jibes with the sentiment that he’s getting healthier. Though it’s not really ideal to be playing him this much. He played 36 more snaps than the next-closest defensive tackle! \n\n\n\nWith Jalyx Hunt unable to play in this game, Nolan Smith getting hurt early on, and Jonathan Greenard clearly playing through injury, Arnold Ebiketie was the Eagles’ top edge rusher. \n\n\n\nKeyshawn James-Newby went from being a temporary practice squad elevation to the Eagles’ No. 2 edge rusher in this game due to all of the injuries at that position. \n\n\n\nKenny Moore, not Marcus Epps, was the safety next to Andrew Mukuba in nickel packages.\n\n\n\nJihaad Campbell and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. rotated at off-ball linebacker but it wasn’t exactly a 50-50 split. \n\n\n\nJordan Davis logged his second-highest snap count of the season and that was with him getting injured in the fourth quarter. He was credited with half of a sack, which gives him half of a sack on the season. \n\n\n\nByron Young playing the same amount of snaps as Moro Ojomo? Not really what you want to see. 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Sean McVay communicated to the media today that Davante Adams is likely to miss 6-10 weeks, which in all likelihood means the rest of the NFL regular season.\n\n\nJust in: Rams WR Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring and will be out 6-10 weeks, per HC Sean McVay. <a href=\"https://t.co/sP6ha3M9OF\">pic.twitter.com/sP6ha3M9OF</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2112285671297568926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe team will need also need a new kicker after Blake Grupe suffered a leg injury during the team’s Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Subsequently, the Rams placed Grupe on Injured Reserve on Monday afternoon. Grupe was injured while attempting a tackle in the second quarter, and his condition after the game suggested the injury could keep him sidelined for an extended period.\n\n\nLA Rams Transactions: • Reserve/Injured K Blake Grupe <a href=\"https://t.co/eiyLAZ82GF\">pic.twitter.com/eiyLAZ82GF</a>— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/RamsNFL/status/2112268680797307303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nGrupe was seen in the locker room after the game on crutches and wearing a leg brace, raising immediate concerns about his availability moving forward. The Rams’ special teams unit has already struggled with consistency this season, making the loss of their kicker another potential complication as Los Angeles looks to get its season back on track.\n\nThe injury occurred on a tackle attempt on a 2nd quarter kickoff. 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The 6-foot-2, 217-pound wideout spent three seasons between the 53-man roster and practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before being claimed off waivers by the New York Giants last December. Awarded to the Miami Dolphins amid training camp and let go last week, Miller has played in 30 NFL games, including six starts, while totaling 17 receptions for 254 yards and four touchdowns. He scored his most recent TD in September from 77 yards away.\n\nRizy, 24, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/137479/patriots-sign-xavier-newman-johnson-practice-squad-release-jacob-rizy\">began 2026</a> on New England’s practice squad after arriving as part of the organization’s undrafted class in May. The 6-foot-5, 306-pound rookie free agent played 155 snaps at center through three preseason games and was waived ahead of the league’s 53-man roster deadline. A former second-team and first-team All-Ivy League selection, Rizy spent three years at Harvard and two years at Florida State. The 27-game starter logged time at center, left guard, right guard and right tackle during his collegiate run.\n\nRupcich, 27, had been waived by the Patriots with an <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/133961/patriots-waive-andrew-rupcich-injury-settlement\">injury settlement</a> in August after reverting to injured reserve. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound Culver-Stockton alum now circles back to an offensive line that saw three starters in Ben Brown, Alijah Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses ruled out on Sunday. Rupcich <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/110496/patriots-sign-sebastian-gutierrez-andrew-rupcich-practice-squad-release-two\">first joined</a> New England’s practice squad last September and was retained on a <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/121960/patriots-sign-11-from-super-bowl-practice-squad-futures-contracts-leonard-taylor-iii\">futures contract</a> in February. He entered the NFL with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and appeared in 12 games while in the AFC South, notching two starts.\n\nJamison, 27, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/140603/patriots-sign-hassan-haskins-dshawn-jamison-practice-squad-release-jose-ramirez\">worked out and joined</a> the Patriots’ practice squad last week before becoming a corresponding move amid the attrition. The 5-foot-9, 185-pound cornerback went undrafted out of Texas in 2023 and made his initial NFL stops with the San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent the first month of the 2026 season on the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals. Jamison has appeared in 18 games while seeing 107 snaps on defense and 166 snaps on special teams. His career includes 10 tackles, one pass deflection and one start.\n\nThe Chicago Bears host head coach Mike Vrabel’s 4-2 team at Soldier Field on Thursday. 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L.A. came into the game as the NFL’s top yardage-producing offense, but left in a confused state, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/152347/rams-are-searching-for-offensive-identity-sunday-is-a-chance-to-find-it\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/152347/rams-are-searching-for-offensive-identity-sunday-is-a-chance-to-find-it\">without a confident identity.</a>\n\nAre they a building around a power run game, using between the tackles duo/inside zone concepts and attacking through the air with under-center play action? Or sitting back in shotgun formation and throwing the football 68% (the last four games) of the time in an underneath quick-read attack? \n\nWhen asked about the team’s identity at the post-game presser, Sean McVay said:\n\n\n“We’re figuring it out, I can’t answer that right now…”\n\n\nThe Rams have Matthew Stafford, a gunslinger at quarterback and have thrown <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/post/7OURbtefO-jZ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/post/7OURbtefO-jZ\">20+% of passes at or behind the line of scrimmage in the these two consecutive losses. </a>More importantly, they don’t mesh like an integral part of the offense, spreading it around to get playmakers the ball in space or taking advantage of numerical advantages over defenders. \n\nMaybe it’s a rhetorical question, but can the Rams realistically boast of another playmaker besides Puka Nacua? \n\nGoing into the season, McVay’s offense was seen as the evolutionary next step in 13 personnel and tight end development. Instead, the Rams sputtered against one of the worst defenses in the NFL on Sunday and tight ends combined for nine catches on 10 targets with 53 yards, one touchdown, and a critical lost fumble by Tyler Higbee.\n\n\nIf you’re reading this you have more fantasy points than Tyler Higbee <a href=\"https://t.co/2KZ6NTbchY\">pic.twitter.com/2KZ6NTbchY</a>— betr (@betr) <a href=\"https://x.com/betr/status/2111946732158296236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Rams entered the season with five tight ends, including second-round picks in 2025 and 2026. \n\nThe Rams enter Week 7 with Higbee’s 246 yards eclipsing the combined total of all four other tight ends (181 yards between Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Terrance Ferguson, and Max Klare) and he was supposed to be the one taking a step back. \n\nHigbee had the most tight end snaps for the team on Sunday, followed by Parkinson, who has just 55 yards in six games despite a $9 million salary cap hit.\n\nFerguson is on IR. Klare is an occasional special teamer with one snap on offense.\n\nCan this get better?\n\nFans have seen this before in the past, the offense compressing the passing game into the underneath areas too often and the run game becoming an afterthought. The antidote is complicated and would take discipline. Staying with the run game and using play action could loosen things up. Another thought is re-visiting the past, making the opposition defend the whole field again, both width and length, particularly the middle of the field against deep zones. Identify some secondary playmakers to give the offense variety, Nacua is a generational player, but a healthy offense needs more options. \n\nThe McVay offense used to dictate the flow of the game, alternately taking the full time to snap the ball and going up tempo, L.A. appears to have gotten away from this. A good example is how the Rams have performed offensively in the fourth quarter of 2026 games. A quicker pace has led them to charting 40 percent of their total season yardage and scoring 43 percent of their total points in the final stanza.\n\nSitting at <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-schedule/152591/rams-schedule-playoff-odds-matthew-stafford\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-schedule/152591/rams-schedule-playoff-odds-matthew-stafford\">2-4 and staring up from last place in the division </a>is not time to control and keep the offense in a grip, trying to gut out wins, it’s time to play like there’s nothing left to lose.\n\nHere’s a look at the snap count review from Sunday, players, their snap counts and percentage of play time in bold.\n\nQuarterback\n\nMatthew Stafford (58, 100%)\n\nIs Staff the problem or the solution? Time to <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/152470/rams-bench-matthew-stafford-ty-simpson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/152470/rams-bench-matthew-stafford-ty-simpson\">cut bait on the season and go with Ty Simpson </a>or should the Rams <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/152539/rams-stafford-bench-start-cardinals-bills\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/152539/rams-stafford-bench-start-cardinals-bills\">circle the wagons </a>until the bye week before making such a big decision? While the latter seems the most judicious path, the offense needs to unhook the brakes and let it rip until then. Staff can still bring it, as proven by his fourth quarter work this season. The game plan has to to be faster and less predictable. \n\nRunning back\n\nKyren Williams (42, 72%), Blake Corum (16, 28%)\n\nAlthough the run game showed the hint of being something to build on, the game plan goes away from it too quickly. As a duo, Williams and Corum put in solid work on Sunday, just would have liked to see them get more. A combined 92 yards rushing on 19 carries and five catches on eight targets. Williams had a drop and another tougher off-target attempt that hit of his hand. There was a lot of open field, had it connected.\n\n\nBlake Corum takes the screen pass into the end zone ‼️ AZvsLAR on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/8polUTpXGE\">pic.twitter.com/8polUTpXGE</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111923644037579102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nWide receiver\n\nPuka Nacua (52, 90%), Davante Adams (43, 74%)\n\nAgain, is Puka Nacua the Rams only offense? He is so damned tough and clutch, he demands the opposition to roll the defense his way, but he appears too often alone. Only three targets until five minutes left in the game is a criminal offense. Adams has proven that he still has something to contribute at 34. Hopefully that late-game foot injury is minor, the room is wafer thin.\n\nKonata Mumpfield (27, 47%), Jordan Whittington (8,14%)\n\nCreating a composite WR#3, Mumpfield and Whittington have been on the field for 285 of 410 offensive plays (70%) with 20 targets and 10 catches. Not a lot of return on investment on for an offense that wants to air it out.\n\nTight end\n\nColby Parkinson (36, 72%), Tyler Higbee (48, 83%), Davis Allen (18, 31%)\n\nThe Rams have staked a lot on the use of multiple tight end formation, both money and draft capital. To this point, it’s fair to say that it hasn’t improved the the run game enough for the offense to lean into it. Nor has L.A. used it to attack downfield. As a group, they are averaging less than 10 yards per catch.\n\nOffensive line\n\nDavid Quessenberry, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon (58, 100%)\n\nQuessenberry was a pleasant surprise on the blind side, most expected a disaster. With the Rams throwing so much, the line will give up some pressures. I see the biggest pass blocking problem as the Rams inability to adjust to blitz calls and Sunday was no different. Maybe it was unexpected, Arizona hadn’t blitzed much in the first five weeks. But it’s not a new problem, blitz calls, particularly delayed, have been a a burr under the L.A. saddle all year. \n\n\nWe have seen Sand Deuce mostly vs. 3×1 this year, but here it is vs. 2×2. This is the blitz path of the year, teams have run it a ton through 6 weeks, and we will continue to see it <a href=\"https://t.co/yNWDkkvK0h\">https://t.co/yNWDkkvK0h</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/q9A7l5qes0\">pic.twitter.com/q9A7l5qes0</a>— Shawn Syed (@SyedSchemes) <a href=\"https://x.com/SyedSchemes/status/2112242787575886231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nSpecial teams\n\nP Ethan Evans, LS Joe Cardona, K Blake Grupe\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-injuries/152494/rams-blake-grupe-injury-knee\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-injuries/152494/rams-blake-grupe-injury-knee\">Talk about adding injury to insult. </a>In his maiden Rams voyage, Grupe drills a mid-length field goal and because of poor coverage on the ensuing kickoff , is forced into a making a tackle as the fail-safe option and tweaks a knee. Evans was on the cusp of an outstanding punting game, he dropped two inside the the five and got good first bounces, but the cover team couldn’t cash in. You never hear much about Cardona, means he’s doing well as long snapper.\n\nDefensive interior\n\nAaron Donald (42, 58%), Braden Fiske (36, 50%)\n\nJust an idea, the L.A. defensive braintrust could consider lining up up Aaron Donald or Braden Fiske out on the edge at 7T on a handful of reps per game. With the Rams deep rotation at DT, It would be very interesting to see AD and Fiske playing as at wide defensive end. Donald is starting to round into shape, showing his move skills and making impact plays against both run and pass. Fiske played well, particularly on the move, but can get washed out by bigger, stronger offensive linemen when trying to hold ground.\n\nKobie Turner (23, 32%), Pooona Ford (25, 35%), Tyler Davis (28, 39%), Ty Hamilton (18, 25%)\n\nThe interior wasn’t bad per se against the Cardinals, but they did allow Arizona to control the game on the ground. While the unit as a whole, seems less stout than 2025, it feels as if Ford and Davis are having less of an impact clogging up run lanes. That’s important because neither offer a lot of pass rush. Interestingly, Turner was hardly noticed and it was his lowest usage as a pro. No reports on his being nicked up. Hamilton had the most snaps of his two pro seasons, but didn’t move the needle much.\n\nEdge\n\nByron Young (57, 79%)\n\nHad a good game solid vs both run and pass. Tough to create a lot of pressure when the opposing pass plan is predominantly underneath, one-read releases.\n\nJosaiah Stewart (55, 76%), Wesley Bailey (17, 24%), Desjuan Johnson (15, 21%)\n\nAll three struggled setting the edge, but there doesn’t appear to be anywhere else to turn at this point. Stewart has some good reps, it’s just a case of his being better as a complimentary piece rather an every down player. I’m less sure each week of Wesley Bailey and Desjuan Johnson out there. Is it the best personnel grouping to consistently have them on the field together? Although they both hustle and give their all, Johnson already appeared to have taken a step back during preseason and Bailey is struggling with growing pains. \n\nOff-ball linebacker\n\nNate Landman (71, 99%), Omar Speights (21, 29%)\n\nWithout the impact peanut punch reps, Landman is like Rams linebackers from the recent past, serviceable play overall, plenty of tackles three yards back from the line of scrimmage and not much offered in pass coverage. Speights played well early in the game, looked aggressive and attacked the ball in pursuit. Bounced off and missed a tackle in the 2nd quarter and didn’t see a lot of action after that.\n\nSafety\n\nQuentin Lake (72, 100%)\n\nKamren Curl (72, 100%)\n\nKamren Kinchens (48, 67%)\n\nJaylen McCollough (32, 44%)\n\nI know it’s difficult to set him against a certain position player every snap with all the formational subterfuge these days, but Lake is a much better coverage player when lined up on tight ends, big and strong enough at the catch point and not out-matched athletically. His use on special teams doesn’t make a lot of sense, he doesn’t play aggressively on them. Curl had another consistent game. Kinchens took a shot at an INT early and just missed, other than that it was a quiet performance. After a couple of weeks on the outs at safety, McCollough was back in the mix. Four tackles and he landed a couple of hits you hear and feel through the TV screen.\n\nCornerback\n\nJaylen Watson (72, 100%), Josh Wallace (72,100%), Emmanuel Forbes (16, 22%)\n\nFor a 2-4 team, the L.A. pass defense has been consistently good and was again Sunday. Even without the support of a strong pass rush, the corners have held up well. While McDuffie and Watson have been as advertised, the biggest surprise has been Wallace. While I think he’s best projected as a rotational safety, he’s improved at corner with more play time. Good tackler in space and shown he be fairly sticky in man coverage. Aside from McDuffie, opponents have been attacking the Rams corners lack of makeup speed with underneath crossing patterns, long developing across the field and through traffic. Opponents have found success in these situations.\n\nAre the Rams staring into the abyss?\n\n\nThe Rams are ranked 3rd in total offense and 3rd in total defense this season They are the only team to be ranked top 5 in both They are 2-4, in last place in the NFC West <a href=\"https://t.co/hROWMo83av\">pic.twitter.com/hROWMo83av</a>— PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2112247155633406116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-nfl-playoffs/152606/rams-cardinals-raiders-nfc-stafford-mcvay\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-nfl-playoffs/152606/rams-cardinals-raiders-nfc-stafford-mcvay\">There are plenty of scenarios </a>on how the Rams can still get to the playoffs and I subscribe to them all, but do think that showing they can stack up a few wins is the best next course of action. Without that happening, starting next week, the season could easily be lost. 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But a second-and-short became a third-and-long when Terence Steele completely whiffed on a block, and Williams was taken down in the backfield for a two-yard loss. This set up the first of what we would see all night, a Packers blitz getting in the face of Dak Prescott. Fortunately, Prescott read it quickly and fired a perfect pass to Ryan Flournoy to convert on third down.\n\nIt was a good conversion. Things looked promising, but little did we know that those moments faded quickly. A minimal gain bootleg and running play set them up with another 3rd-and-4. The Packers again showed blitz, only this time the defenders dropped back into coverage. Prescott panicked and quickly swung it out to Williams, who had absolutely no chance. Just like that, the Cowboys’ first drive had stalled.\n\nAfter the Packers strolled 90 yards to take an early 7-0 lead, the offense needed to answer back, but what did they do instead? False start. Illegal man downfield. Right away, they are in a 1st-and-20 hole thanks to two penalties by the offensive line. After a couple of short checkdowns, the Cowboys came up short on third-and-long after facing yet another Packers blitz. The game had just started, and already we saw a big problem. The Packers’ defense had a good game plan. The Cowboys offense did not.\n\nIn an unexpected turn, the defense came up with a huge takeaway, giving the ball back to Dallas in Packers territory. This was the break the team needed. Quickly, another tackle-for-loss running play puts them in another third down, but they convert. But after a first-down run went nowhere, the offense is forced to pass, and Prescott again came under fire. A linebacker blitz shook him after Prescott took a shot to the ribs. Then, a panicked Prescott didn’t see the defender drop back into coverage to jump a pass intended for CeeDee Lamb near the goal line. A chance for a game-tying touchdown turned into no points.\n\nAfter the pick, the Packers offense drove all the way down the field, however, the defense made a great goal line stand thanks to clutch defensive plays by Quinnen Williams and Malik Hooker. The Cowboys defense picked a great time to make their first stop on third down, and Green Bay had to settle for a field goal. The game was still within reason.\n\nThe Cowboys offense then put together their best drive so far with a couple of decent runs and Dak throwing on the move. The best play from this series came when Prescott evaded a pass rusher and found George Pickens downfield. Finally, something good was about to happen. But no sooner did that feeling enter our souls than did it immediately escape when Lamb slipped coming out of his break, causing a perfectly thrown ball to go into the hands of a Packers defender. Once again, a red zone opportunity turns into a whole lotta nada for the Cowboys.\n\nThe Packers offense again marched down the field with a well-executed two-minute drive finished off by a Jordan Love quarterback sneak. An entire half of football was played, and the Cowboys did not score a single point. It was 17-0, and the Packers got the ball to open the second half. The game was slipping away.\n\nIn a surprise twist, the second half started fantastically. The Cowboys defense forced a quick three-and-out, and even sent the Packers backwards thanks to a Kenny Clark sack near the goal line. After a nice return from Jonathan Mingo, the Cowboys started their first possession of the second half inside Packers territory.\n\nThe offense finally capitalized on an opportunity. It took a fourth-down conversion to Lamb, who had wisely changed his cleats, and some physical plays by Williams and Brevyn Spann-Ford, but the Cowboys punched it in, and suddenly they had life again.\n\nThe mood started to shift, but we have seen this before. In fact, we have seen this quite a lot lately. The team starts slowly, falls into despair, and then finally shows some life and starts to climb back into the game. Was the stage set for another one of these dramatic comeback attempts? Could the defense honestly make enough stops to give their offense a chance?\n\nWhat happened next is hard to explain. The defense did give them a chance. The Packers never scored another touchdown. They kicked two field goals, putting them at 23 total points, but shockingly, that was more than enough to easily secure the victory for Green Bay. \n\nWhat had happened to the Cowboys’ offense?\n\nTheir ensuing possessions looked eerily similar to what we saw early in the game. Can’t run the ball. Repeatedly throwing way short of the sticks. Blitz coming. Dak’s in trouble. It was a recurring nightmare.\n\nPrescott had to take what the defense gave up, constantly pulling up short. When he did go deeper, a defender was right in the hip pocket of the receiver, ready to come away with more interceptions. The running game had completely vanished, and the Cowboys always found themselves in third-and-long situations, allowing the Packers’ defense to pin their ears back and come after Dak.\n\nThe Cowboys struggled to pick up where the Packers’ blitz was coming from as they disguised it very well. This caused us to repeatedly hear the announcer say, “Dak hit as he throws.” It felt like the Cowboys’ biggest gains came when Green Bay was tagged for roughing the passer, which happened three times. Dak was a sitting duck back there.\n\nIt was really difficult to watch. Despite having two great receivers and a talented quarterback, the offense could not come up with anything. 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His 11 receptions provided a reliable option for the offense, <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176519/germie-bernard-sets-steelers-record-in-win-over-buccaneers-dk-metcalf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176519/germie-bernard-sets-steelers-record-in-win-over-buccaneers-dk-metcalf\">set a franchise rookie record</a>, and his touchdown added a game-winning scoring punch in Pittsburgh’s victory over the Buccaneers.\n\nFor a rookie still establishing himself at the NFL level, earning recognition alongside established quarterbacks such as Lawrence and Stroud represents another encouraging step in Bernard’s development.\n\nThe nomination also adds to the momentum surrounding Pittsburgh’s offense as the Steelers look to build on their Week 6 success and continue competing in the AFC North.\n\nYou can vote for Bernard here:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/HoustonTexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonTexans</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/steelers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@steelers</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/FedEx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FedEx</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2112196061980700867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792440553;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:30:\"Pittsburgh Steelers discussion\";i:1;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13274;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Germie Bernard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:30;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"03ab6f29948dbe06250fb078fc3ccb60\";s:5:\"title\";s:89:\"John Harbaugh provides update on Giants\' QB situation between JJ McCarthy, Jameis Winston\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/john-harbaugh-update-giants-qb-jj-mccarthy-jameis-winston/\";s:11:\"description\";s:73:\"McCarthy made his Giants debut on Sunday after Jameis Winston was benched\";s:7:\"content\";s:73:\"McCarthy made his Giants debut on Sunday after Jameis Winston was benched\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792440508;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2306;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jameis Winston\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11565;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"J.J. 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It points to an underrated issue so far this season: failed third-and-fourth-down conversions in the red zone.\n\nThe Chiefs advanced inside the Chargers’ two-yard line three times in Week 6, but managed only seven points. \n\nIn the second quarter, with a six-point lead, quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambled away from the line of scrimmage and forced a throw into the back of the end zone. The ball was intercepted, spoiling a third-and-goal opportunity from the two-yard line. Then the Chiefs could have put the game away in the third quarter with fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line. Running back Kenneth Walker was stuffed at the goal line. \n\nIn his post-game press conference, head coach Andy Reid addressed the red-zone shortcomings that kept a winless Chargers team in the game into the fourth quarter.\n\n“We spent time on the short yardage, and we didn’t do very good on it today,” Reid acknowledged at the podium. “So, we’ve got to figure that out and get that straightened out. 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He also pointed out that running back Kenneth Walker’s 33-yard run came on third-and-one.\n\n“Whenever stuff’s not pretty, you’ve got to be able to just push it and get the first down,” Mahomes shared. “I think that’s the biggest thing, and it’s not always going to be pretty. We have the short yardage where we score a long touchdown, and then we have the short yardage where we didn’t get there with the push and stuff like that, and so we’ll continue to work on it.”\n\nIf the Chiefs need a push, one player it can seemingly get behind is left guard Kingsley Suamataia. After being benched for the Week 4 contest against the <a href=\"https://silverandblackpride.com\">Las Vegas Raiders</a>, he came back and was one of Kansas City’s most impactful blockers in Week 6. 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Atwell’s brief appearances this season have coincided with a great EPA per play for the Rams’ offense, according to Sumer Sports, so should McVay make sure the veteran receiver is on the field next week?\n\nWith Davante Adams suffering an injury late in the loss, the door is open for Atwell to earn a significantly larger role in McVay’s offense against the Las Vegas Raiders this week.\n\nOr is it too little, too late?\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rams</a> offense with vs. without Tutu Atwell on the field per <a href=\"https://x.com/SumerSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SumerSports</a> When Atwell\'s on the field Plays 59 EPA per play +0.213 Success rate 50.8% When Atwell\'s off the field Plays 351 EPA per play −0.016 Success rate 47.9% Small sample size but intriguing… <a href=\"https://t.co/qgRtw8rTA1\">pic.twitter.com/qgRtw8rTA1</a>— JAKE OLIVER ELLENBOGEN (@JKBOGEN) <a href=\"https://x.com/JKBOGEN/status/2112081434659758298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Rams have struggled to find consistency throughout their 2026 campaign, and getting Atwell more involved would provide a much-needed spark. While Puka Nacua and Adams have commanded much of the attention in the passing game, Atwell possesses the speed and downfield ability to stretch opposing defenses in ways that can create opportunities for the entire offense.\n\nAtwell’s biggest value comes from his ability to threaten defenses vertically. His speed can force opposing cornerbacks to respect the deep ball, potentially opening up underneath routes for Nacua, Adams when healthy, and the Rams’ tight ends. Los Angeles needs to find more ways to manufacture explosive plays rather than relying on the same targets throughout every possession.\n\nAlthough he has only been targeted four times this season, Atwell is averaging a team-high 16.7 air yards per target according to Next Gen Stats. That’s the time of stretching that Stafford and McVay really need for an offense with Nacua and Adams.\n\nAnd the data clearly shows that the Rams offense is more explosive when Atwell is on the field. At the very least, Atwell should be on the field for every obvious 3rd down passing situation.\n\nAnd yet for some reason he has only been active for three games and was inactive on Sunday as the Rams only scored 16 points against a Cardinals defense that is among the worst in the NFL this season.\n\n\nTo put this Rams game in perspective: The Cardinals defense has allowed 31, 36, 36, and 45 points in their last four. The Rams somehow have 9. This is absolutely insane lmao— Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) <a href=\"https://x.com/FAmmiranteTFJ/status/2111950030311424150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nAdams’ late-game injury against Arizona makes that opportunity even more important. Depending on the severity of the injury and his availability for Week 7, Atwell could see an expanded snap count and more opportunities to establish himself as a reliable contributor. Even if Adams returns quickly, the Rams should consider giving Atwell a more consistent role.\n\nL.A. cannot afford to let their offensive personnel become predictable, particularly as they attempt to climb back into contention in the NFC playoff picture. Rotating Atwell into more offensive packages could give quarterback Matthew Stafford another weapon capable of changing the complexion of a drive with one play.\n\nAtwell does not need to replace Adams’ production entirely to make a difference. He simply needs more opportunities to use his speed and create separation. 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And it happened with under 20 seconds remaining in the first half. \n\nSo he’s already missed an entire half of football. \n\nI wouldn’t necessarily bank Gardner-Johnson winning his appeal, given his reputation as an agitator. He’s racked up a decent amount of fines for said agitation on the field and was ejected from a game in 2024 against the Commanders while he played safety for the Eagles. \n\nIf he is suspended, this is the financial impact: \n\n\nCJ Gardner-Johnson will forfeit $109,166 per his 1-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct against the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a>. 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The Niners have dominated the division, even when they were undermanned.\n\nIt’s hard to envision something changing in the final game of Week 6. The Commanders are allowing 29.8 points per game, a point less than what the 49ers are scoring. Let’s get into the preview: we expect the Commanders to land a few punches, but the Niners’ haymakers to overcome Washington.\n\nThe 49ers’ surprisingly stout run defense\n\nThe Commanders rank 12th in EPA per rush and 19th in rushing success rate this season. They rank middle of the pack in yards after contact but fourth in yards before contact per attempt, a sign their scheme is sound.\n\nThey’ll be without their leading rusher, Bill Croskey-Merritt. He has double the carries of any running back on the roster. The only other player with a double-digit run this season is Rachaad White. White last rushed for over 70 yards in December 2024. Even with Croskey-Merritt, the running backs have a 37.6% success rate and average -0.159 EPA per carry.\n\nJayden Daniels’ legs uplift a pedestrian rushing attack. Daniels ran for 103 yards against the Giants last week and 69 yards against Dallas in Week 2. The objective will be to rush Daniels with integrity and <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/164371/3-things-to-watch-for-in-49ers-commanders-keep-jayden-daniels-in-the-pocket\">keep him in the pocket</a>.\n\nThe 49ers have allowed the second-fewest scramble yards in the NFL. They also run zone coverage 83% of the time, the fourth-highest clip in the league. Dallas and Washington are top-10 in man coverage usage, which explains Daniels’ success on the ground.\n\nDaniels is an excellent runner. He has the second-most scramble yards this season and is averaging an incredible 12.6 yards per carry on those runs. He has generated nine explosive runs, tied with Josh Allen for the most in the league.\n\nHowever, the Niners have faced only five scrambles, the fewest in the league. They are limiting quarterbacks to 5.6 yards per carry, the sixth-lowest mark. They did keep Malik Willis in check against Miami.\n\nThe Niners lead the NFL in explosive rush rate and rush rate over expectation. It’s not in their DNA to allow the big play.\n\nThe biggest surprise for the 49ers this season is their run defense. They boast a 41.5% rushing success rate, five percentage points better than their first five games a season ago. That’s also good enough for sixth in the NFL. The Niners are also sixth in EPA per rush. Whether it’s on a down-to-down basis or limiting explosive plays, Raheem Morris’s scheme is getting the job done.\n\nMorris’s 5-down fronts take away the B-gap bubble and keep Fred Warner clean. As you can see from the picture below, Morris has consistently put two defenders on one guard — in this case, the right guard — which has led to chaos in the backfield:\n\nJaden Dugger gets the spot start with <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/post/4D4EAjsNhTMl\">Dre Greenlaw suspended</a>. Dugger was relentless against the Seahawks last week. If that aggression and discipline carry over into Monday night, Washington could abandon the run entirely.\n\nSan Francisco should make Washington one-dimensional. But is that a good thing?\n\n49ers X-factor: Mykel Williams played 22 snaps in his first game back. Seattle averaged 3.18 yards per play with Williams on the field. Williams’ edge-setting prowess will be needed against a Commanders offense that runs outside zone at the third-highest percentage in the NFL.\n\nIs the 49ers secondary in for a shock?\n\nKyle Shanahan spoke glowingly about Daniels last week:\n\n\n“Since he came in the league until now, Jayden’s got a chance to be one of the better quarterbacks in this league without a doubt. If you take away the running element of him, just how he plays in the pocket is so natural with how accurate he is, how strong his arm is, how poised he is going through a progression, how fearless he is hanging in there and taking a hit, keeping his eyes down the field. When you take that out, how scary he is just running the ball. He’s got the speed and the coordination to win games only with his legs, which means you want to keep him in the pocket and not let him out because he can beat you with his legs. However, he’s a very scary quarterback in the pocket just playing the position. So, he’s got all the tools to be as good as there is.”\n\n\nDaniels is everything you want in a quarterback when you take him No. 1 overall. He’s unquestionably the most talented quarterback the Niners will have faced this season.\n\nDaniels has generated more EPA than Matthew Stafford despite playing 235 fewer snaps. He’s one of the league’s most aggressive quarterbacks. Daniels is throwing deep on nearly 16% of his passes, the third-highest mark in the NFL. The 49ers secondary will be tested in ways it hasn’t been against Daniels.\n\nDaniels has the arm talent to throw the ball on a line over the intermediate portion of the field and zip it in between linebackers, or loft it 30 yards downfield and drop it into a bucket. He can make all those throws and is willing to sacrifice his body to take a big hit.\n\nThe combination of those traits is what makes Daniels an enigma. I’m more inclined to believe Washington’s shortcomings are more about Daniels’ surroundings than the quarterback himself.\n\nWhen he is in the lineup, his go-to targets have been Antonio Williams, Terry McLaurin, and Stefon Diggs, who missed Week 5 with a hamstring injury but practiced on Friday.\n\nMcLaurin runs 77.3% of his routes on the outside and has caught only 53.8% of his targets. With the way Morris has structured his defense, the McLaurins of the world are rarely targeted. He’s the kind of wideout who Deommodore Lenoir should match up well against.\n\nDiggs has the highest target share of the trio. He has 15 targets in two games with Daniels for nine receptions and three touchdowns. He moves around the formation the most, with 39% of his routes coming outside compared to 59% in the slot. You’d like to see the Niners be aggressive with Diggs and sit on his routes, especially with a hamstring injury.\n\nCommanders X-factor: The rookie is who could give the Niners the most fits. He’s speedy and the kind of wideout who runs away from coverage. Williams’ best game came against Vic Fangio in Week 1, where he had a 33-yarder. Williams against Upton Stout or the safeties could be an advantage for Washington. It feels like a game where Daniels forces the Niners’ nickel/safeties to cover.\n\nThe Commanders may hit an explosive with McLaurin or Williams. But the Niners have the fifth-best passing success rate. Limiting the body blows and keeping Washington in longer down-and-distance situations should win out in the end.\n\nThe Niners are content with letting offenses dink and dunk their way down the field. No defense allows more targets and receiving yards to running backs. If it’s a game where Rachaad White has 6 receptions for 60 yards, then so be it. It beats the alternative of McLaurin or Williams beating you over the top.\n\nDaniels has been pressured on over 45% of his dropbacks. Washington has used a couple of different lineups with Nick Allegretti rotating between center and right guard. Keion White, Osa Odighizuwa, and Gracen Halton can disrupt the interior and go a long way toward getting the Commanders off the field.\n\nThe Christian McCaffrey overcorrection\n\nIt’s easy to wonder why Christian McCaffrey wasn’t involved in hindsight after Week 5, especially given how successful the plays were when he ran the ball. But Kyle Shanahan faced Seattle three times a year ago, and his offensive line got pushed around and gave McCaffrey little to no yards.\n\nThe Commanders are league average in EPA per rush allowed, but 27th in rushing success rate. With an extra day, McCaffrey should be fresh. They’ve been stingy at defending outside zone.\n\nWashington has allowed 2.81 yards per carry, with a -0.39 EPA per rush and a 36.1% success rate. Outside zone is still the 49ers’ predominant run (40%), but they’ve incorporated inside zone more than ever (20% of the time) and man concepts to keep defenses off balance.\n\nThose inside runs will come in handy against a Commanders defense that has allowed six, yes, six yards per carry against inside zone. They’ve also allowed an EPA per rush of +0.115 on man concepts. So, plenty of McCaffrey with a sprinkle of Kaelon Black should keep the Niners in manageable passing situations for their quarterback, who can expect a <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/164459/brock-purdy-and-the-49ers-can-expect-plenty-of-blitzing-from-the-commanders\">blitz-heavy evening</a>.\n\n49ers X-factor: People are also forgetting that the recipe that has ignited the running game this year was missing a key ingredient. Kyle Juszczyk is expected to return, which means the running game should.\n\nBrock against the blitz\n\nESPN’s Adam Schefter said, “My guess is we will see Mike Evans tonight” on the Pat McAfee show. The 49ers will see how Evans looks pre-game, but there is optimism he’ll play. How much Evans is involved in the offense is a different discussion. He already had a rib injury, and <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/164410/mike-evans-among-6-questionable-players-for-49ers-vs-commanders\">Achilles soreness</a> popped up late last week.\n\nEvans is coming off a season-high 113 yards. It’s a favorable matchup, as Washington ranks 29th in the NFL in receiving yards allowed to wide receivers and targets. But with a short week coming up, you’d think Evans wouldn’t be heavily involved.\n\nSo where will Brock Purdy look to against a defense that blitzes 45% of the time? Let’s clear some things up here. The Commanders blitzing basically every other down shouldn’t be conflated with their ability to bring down the quarterback—Washington’s sack percentage is 25th this year. Purdy has been tremendous at maneuvering in the pocket and running out of sacks all season.\n\nThey are 26th in passing success rate allowed and 23rd in EPA per pass. Last week, the 49ers planted seeds for an offense that could center on George Kittle. I think we see that come to fruition on Monday night.\n\nNo team allows more touchdowns to tight ends than Washington. They also allow the most red zone touchdowns to the position. Isaiah Likely caught 11 of 13 targets last week. Washington ranks in the bottom three in receptions, targets, and pass rate over expectation against tight ends. Funneling targets to the middle of the field against a Kyle Shanahan offense is problematic, to say the least. It’s especially bad when you’re allowing the sixth-most yards after the catch to tight ends.\n\nAfter a low-usage game against Seattle, paired with the injury to Evans and the other injuries at the position, Week 6 has the makings of a classic Kittle game in primetime.\n\nIf you’re worried about Purdy holding up against the blitz, fret not. He’s completed 28 of his 40 attempts for 10.9 yards per attempt. He has eight touchdowns compared to one interception. Purdy knows the offense inside and out, and has a knack for replacing the blitzer and hunting big plays. He fights pressure with pressure, and that’s one of his many MVP traits.\n\nWashington has depth along the defensive line and a handful of players with double-digit pressure percentages, but this game should prove sacks are the ultimate measure, because you can still complete a pass if you’re pressured.\n\nThe offense left yards on the table last week. Washington gives up the most second-half points in the NFL. Shanahan should keep his foot on the gas all game. This game could be one where San Francisco takes it out on their opponent and where they lack after a poor offensive showing a week ago.\n\nThe Commanders also funnel targets to running backs. They’re 29th in allowing targets out of the backfield, and have allowed the fourth-most receiving yards to running backs. If it’s not McCaffrey on the ground, it’ll be through the air.\n\nNickel Mike Sainristil is the defender who always seems to have egg on his face. He’s allowed six touchdowns on 19 targets. He’ll be under the Shanascope all night. Something tells me Shanahan will find a way to isolate the 5’9″, 182-pound slot who is giving up over 11 yards per reception.\n\nWe saw how the 49ers exploit defenses that are susceptible down the middle in Week 1. The Commanders are weak where the Niners want to attack.\n\nCommanders X-factor: Cornerback Trey Amos makes his season debut. 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While the early woes of the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line have prevented any running back from really getting going, Kaleb Johnson at least averages 3.7 yards per carry, and Chris Brooks, prior to his injury, hit a solid 4.7 yards per carry. Now, those numbers are bolstered by […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4429:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 11: Green Bay Packers running back Marshawn Lloyd (32) scores a touchdown during a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears on October 11, 2026 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nMarshawn Lloyd is a PROBLEM (derogatory). While the early woes of the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line have prevented any running back from really getting going, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2026.htm\">Kaleb Johnson at least averages 3.7 yards per carry</a>, and Chris Brooks, prior to his injury, hit a solid 4.7 yards per carry. Now, those numbers are bolstered by a few long runs, and they have both been bad on a per play basis, but at least they’re bolstered by something.\n\nMarshawn Lloyd has no juice. If there was some sort of vampire plant that sucked all the juice out of useful plants, that is what he would be. He has anti-juice. He’s just pulp. \n\nHow bad is it? Since the merger, <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/football/player-season-finder.cgi?request=1&match=player_season_combined&year_min=1970&positions%5B%5D=rb&ccomp%5B1%5D=gt&cval%5B1%5D=50&cstat%5B1%5D=rush_att&ccomp%5B2%5D=lt&cval%5B2%5D=2.5&cstat%5B2%5D=rush_yds_per_att\">there are only seven running backs ever to average 2.5 yards or less per carry for their career while having over 50 carries</a>. Four of those backs ran in 1982 or earlier (Willie Spencer, Reece Morrison, Odell Lawson, and Michael Morton). Marshawn Lloyd, along with Keaontay Ingram and Isaiah Spiller) is one of only three to pull this off since 1982.\n\nIt gets worse! The NFL’s wonderful NextGenStats site tracks how many yards a running back should have gotten each carry based on the blocking, quality of defense, and several other factors. <a href=\"https://nextgenstats.nfl.com/stats/rushing#ryoeAtt\">Marshawn Lloyd is dead last in Rushing Yards Over Expected per Attempt (RYOE/ATT) with -1.55</a>. Yes, on average, every single carry he has gained 1.5 fewer yards than an average back who simply followed his blocking and then fell down. Alvin Kamara is second worst in this category with -1.19, which is WAY better than Lloyd.\n\nLloyd also unsurprisingly “leads” the league in <a href=\"https://nextgenstats.nfl.com/stats/rushing#ryoe\">negative total Rushing Yards Over Expected (RYOE) with -75</a>, just edging JK Dobbins (-72). Lloyd has gained more yards than expected on just 27.1% of his total carries, or 13 of his total carries. And he’s doing all of this against light boxes, as only five running backs have faced light boxes less than Lloyd in the 2026 season.\n\nNextGenStats also tracks a metric simply called “Efficiency.” Efficiency tracks how many yards a back travels per yard gained. A lower efficiency metric indicates a more “North-South” runner. <a href=\"https://nextgenstats.nfl.com/stats/rushing#efficiency\">Marshawn Lloyd averaged 6.06 yards run per yard gained,</a> the second least efficient total in football (Keaton Mitchell somehow averages 6.27). This is indicative of Lloyd’s tendency to bounce runs outside even when putting his head down and charging forward is clearly the best idea.\n\nWhile the passing game is more important than the running game in football, you cannot survive with this level of play for very long. <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/87298/the-packers-running-game-is-historically-bad\">I wrote a piece a few weeks ago</a> about some of the worst Packer rushing teams of all time, including a bit on running back Michael Haddix, who played for Green Bay from 1989-1990. Haddix holds the NFL record for the lowest career Y/A (3.0) for any player with over 500 carries. I am sure Lloyd will have his carries cut (especially if Josh Jacobs returns), but he is on pace for 136 carries this season at 2.5 Y/A, a full yard shy of the worst high volume back of all time. 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Now that the Colts have fired G.M. Chris Ballard, the Colts could be turning to former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.On the Monday edition of his daily radio and TV show, Dan Patrick linked the Colts and their Hall of Fame quarterback.\"The Colts\' first call <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/dpshow/status/2112194430824272117?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will be/has been to Peyton Manning</a>,\" Patrick said. \"The call will not only get names and suggestions but the call will explore whether or not Peyton would be interested in being a General Manager of the Colts as an entry point that would include ownership interest in the Colts.\"So now you have an opportunity to put Peyton back in Indy as a G.M. and part owner. And he gets to pick his quarterback. So now all of a sudden, the community is going to love this. The league would love this. Would Peyton love this?”Mike Chappell of Fox59/CBS4 has since reported that the Colts <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://fox59.com/sports/colts/source-carlie-irsay-gordon-hasnt-reached-out-to-peyton-manning/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have not yet reached out</a> to Manning. As Chappel notes, that doesn\'t mean they won\'t.The role of G.M. and part owner are distinct. By rules, Manning couldn\'t be offered equity as part of the compensation his G.M. role. But he could separately be invited to buy a chunk of the team at a Tom Brady below-market sweetheart deal.And the General Manager job would necessarily become Peyton\'s professional focal point. He doesn\'t do anything halfway, or half-assed. If he\'d ever become a G.M., he\'d put everything he had into being the best G.M. he could be.That would likely mean no more ManningCast. It would possibly mean stepping away from Omaha Productions. It\'s one thing to spread attention between projects that make money regardless of how much time is devoted to them by the principal in the company; when wins and losses are attached to the effort, a different type of competitive juice begins to flow.Manning has resisted that temptation since retiring a decade ago. 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He keeps balling anyway.\";s:4:\"link\";s:145:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/125633/pro-football-focus-hates-caleb-williams-he-keeps-balling-anyway-pff-chicago-bears\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"At this point, it just feels personal from Pro Football Focus as far as Caleb Williams is concerned. Okay, not really. But these Week 6 grades just feel like trolling. When I saw that Williams, who completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown, wasn’t among the five highest-graded quarterbacks of the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3940:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAt this point, it just feels personal from Pro Football Focus as far as Caleb Williams is concerned.\n\nOkay, not really. But these Week 6 grades just feel like trolling.\n\nWhen I saw that Williams, who completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown, wasn’t among the five highest-graded quarterbacks of the week—<a href=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2112218483744555078\">Drake Maye led the list with an offensive 92.1 grade</a>—but J.J. McCarthy (74.3) did, I knew I was in for a laugh. I wasn’t (or was?) disappointed.\n\nWilliams’ efforts, which included a perfect 24-of-24 passing from a clean pocket, earned him a 65.0 offensive grade, a 70.7 passing grade, and the cover photo of PFF’s “Statistical Review of NFL Week 6,” which takes us “<a href=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2112252692303131070\">WAY beyond the box score</a>” (likely in an attempt to show us why Williams wasn’t as impressive as we think he was).\n\nWe’ve already seen this from PFF in regards to Williams this season, as his Week 1 performance earned him a similarly “meh” grade despite 269 yards passing, four total touchdowns, and a passer rating of 124.1. And sure, aside from the 83.3% completion rate and clinical operation of the offense, the box score wasn’t that groundbreaking. Also, as the graders would likely point out, the four sacks he took in this game and high time-to-throw probably didn’t help his cause. \n\nThat brings us back to the goalpost-moving when it comes to Williams’ game in general, and why he’s so difficult to quantify for conventional evaluators and social media naysayers alike.\n\nLast year, the knock on Williams was that he didn’t complete enough passes, despite being one of the most explosive playmakers in the game. Now that he’s cleaned that up—his 72.5% completion rate currently leads the NFL—he’s getting dinged for taking too many sacks, throwing the ball away too much when under duress, and not taking more chances down the field. \n\nIt’s always something.\n\nHe’s never going to be a statuesque surgeon from the pocket who lives by the 2.5-second stopwatch benchmark, either, which is going to make people question his decision-making when he holds the ball and creates.\n\nBut no matter what the graders and haters say, he doesn’t have to.\n\nThough he’s had a limited sample size thus far in 2026 due to injury, Williams has shown he can improve the biggest area of need people identified for him heading into his third season: operating within structure. Give him a clean pocket, and he’ll destroy you in a way he might’ve struggled to last season. And you already know what he can do when it’s time to make magic.\n\nBottom line: let the PFF graders talk about Williams however they want to. 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Two, after starting 3-0, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-game-information/142042/las-vegas-raiders-buffalo-bills-live-updates-week-7\">dropping three games in a row</a> against legitimate AFC playoff contenders is disappointing and makes <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-scores-results/143259/raiders-bills-week-6-score-playoffs\">any postseason hopes feel like more of a pipe dream</a> than a reality this fall.\n\nLas Vegas was at least competitive in a three-point loss to the Buffalo Bills, giving room for optimism when it comes to the Week 6 winners and losers. But, at the same time, there are still plenty of holes to patch up, starting with a few offseason free agent signings.\n\nLOSER: Tyler Linderbaum\n\nTo be clear, Linderbaum hasn’t been “bad” this season and by no means should be replaced in the starting lineup. But the Raiders didn’t make him the highest-paid center in NFL history by $9 million a year to be <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2026/REGPO/offense-blocking?position=C&minimum=20p\">Pro Football Focus’</a> 22nd-ranked center with a 58.8 grade through the first six weeks of the campaign. Sunday was an especially bad outing, as he looked outmatched against Bills’ defensive tackle Deone Walker, posting a <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2026/REGPO/tyler-linderbaum/82291/offense-blocking\">season-low 46.8 mark</a>. \n\n\n“I didn’t feel good about it,” Linderbaum replied when asked about his Week 6 performance, via <a href=\"https://x.com/RNR920AM/status/2111995617098736121\">Raider Nation Radio on X/Twitter</a>. “I let 96 (Walker) dictate the game one me. Great player, credit to him, he came out ready to play. I’ve just got to play better for the team. [The Raiders] brought me here to be a great run blocker and a great pass protector; I just feel like I let a lot of my teammates down today.”\n\n\nWhile Walker is having an excellent season, the free-agent addition is supposed to be a Top 5 center in the NFL. That, plus the massive contract, comes with a higher level of expectations, where he, at least, needs to hold his own against top competition. So far, Linderbaum hasn’t held up his end of the bargain and needs to pick it up over the next 11 games, especially since he was brought in to elevate the rest of the offensive line. He also committed his third penalty on a tush-push play. He needs to clean that up as well.\n\nLOSER: Quay Walker\n\nFor the second week in a row, Walker got picked on in coverage. He was targeted six times and gave up six completions for 76 yards and a touchdown for a perfect 158.3 passer rating. Also, 60 or nearly 80 percent of the yards came after the catch, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2026/REGPO/quay-walker/82547/defense\">PFF</a>. The free-signing is having a good year as a run defender, but he continues to have issues in coverage that opposing offenses have started to exploit. \n\nWINNER: Treydan Stukes\n\nIt’s hard to find silver linings on a defense that gave up 33 points, but Stukes had an impressive outing after having the worst game of his young career the week before. The rookie was all over the field with nine total tackles (third-most on the team), posting a season-high three “<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pro-defensive-stops-a-more-comprehensive-metric-than-tackles\">defensive stops</a>”, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2026/REGPO/treydan-stukes/131596/defense\">PFF</a>. That helped him post another personal best with a 74.2 run defense grade, and he was solid in coverage as well.\n\nStukes drew five targets and did allow four completions but for just 17 yards. The one notable reception he gave up was an 11-yard grab to wide receiver Keon Coleman, where the defensive back was in position to contest the catch and just lost at the catch point. So, the four other targets resulted in just six yards and a pass breakup. That’s something the second-round pick can build on moving forward.\n\nLOSER: Darien Porter\n\nOn the other end of the spectrum in the secondary, Las Vegas is struggling to find its second starting cornerback.\n\nWhile Eric Stokes had arguably his best game of the season, Porter might have had his worst. The latter was <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/games/2026/6/las-vegas-raiders/defense-coverage-vs-receiving\">targeted five times and gave up 59 yards</a> on three completions, while the two incompletions were drops. That led to Hezekiah Masses getting more reps in the second half, who also had issues, drawing a penalty on his lone target.\n\nInconsistency has been the story of Porter’s young career. He’ll look like the best corner on the roster one week and then lay an egg in the next game. At some point, that has to get ironed out if the 2025 third-round pick is going to become a reliable starter moving forward.\n\nLOSER: Ashton Jeanty\n\nOne of the themes for this week’s losers is players who aren’t living up to the billing, and Jeanty falls into that category. Yes, the offensive line leaves something to be desired, but the No. 6 overall pick hasn’t shown that he’s the caliber of back to help overcome issues up front and collect rushing yards over expected (RYOE). \n\n\n\nThis season, he ranks 25th at the position with negative 15.2 RYOE, per <a href=\"https://muffed.ai/stats/rushing-yards-over-expected\">Muffed.ai</a>, and is tied for 26th in missed tackles forced with nine, according to <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2026/REGPO/rushing?position=HB\">PFF</a>. The latter was especially bad on Sunday, as Jeanty failed to record a single MTF. That’s understandable if he’s dealing with an injury. But, at the same time, if a bum ankle and/or foot are causing him to be ineffective on the field, then it’s time to sit and heal up. \n\nOn top of that, the Boise State product dropped his fifth pass of the season and second in as many weeks. It’s time to increase Mike Washington Jr.’s and Dylan Laube’s workloads because Jeanty simply isn’t getting it done right now.\n\nWINNER: Michael Mayer\n\nOn a more positive note, Mayer continues to have a career season after getting an early contract extension. His seven catches for 95 yards tie for the <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MayeMi00/gamelog/\">third-most and the most</a> he’s had in a single game. Also, the fourth-year pro is seven catches and 62 yards away from setting personal bests in both metrics for an entire season, and there are still 11 games left to play.\n\nMayer did a lot of work after the catch against the Bills, recording 67 yards — or over 70 percent of his total — with the ball in his hands. That gives him 158 YAC on the season and puts him second behind Travis Kelce (196) for the most among tight ends, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2026/REGPO/receiving?position=TE\">PFF</a>. \n\nWINNER: Tre Tucker\n\nLas Vegas’ wide receiver room has been a big talking point during the 2026 campaign, with many waiting for someone in the position group to step up and be productive. With Brock Bowers not having the same impact on Sunday as the Raiders have come to expect over the last month, the fourth-year wideout stepped up and led the team with five catches for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns. \n\n\n\nAmong the scores was an explosive 44-yarder that cut the fourth-quarter deficit to three points, giving the Silver and Black a chance to tie or win the game after a successful onside kick. 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Atlanta desperately needs a win to stay afloat in a very winnable NFC South, but this a brutal matchup with one of the best teams in the NFL this season.\n\nAll that being said, the line here is not particularly huge. <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">The 49ers (-240) are just 4.5-point road favorites over the Falcons (+198)</a>, suggesting oddsmakers think this could be tighter than expected. An over/under of 50.5 seems to also suggest fireworks in the upcoming game. Both offenses have put up serious points at times, although the 49ers have done it much more consistently.\n\nThis is a critical game for Atlanta. Falling to 2-5 puts them way behind in the divisional race, and while the following game against the Bucs in Tampa Bay is winnable, that one more or less becomes a must-win if the team falls again in Week 7. Atlanta hasn’t typically responded well to must-win situations, but has won games like this over the past few years. The Bills game last year comes to mind. Can Atlanta pull it off this time around? 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They lost for the fourth-straight time for the first time in head coach Nick Sirianni’s tenure on Sunday. And then at 10:10 a.m. on Monday, it was revealed they will be without franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts for the rest of what has been a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7513:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMuch has happened to the Eagles over the last 72 hours. They lost for the fourth-straight time for the first time in head coach Nick Sirianni’s tenure on Sunday. And then at 10:10 a.m. on Monday, it was revealed they will be <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/187554/jalen-hurts-update-eagles-quarterback-out-for-the-season\">without franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts for the rest of what has been a failing season</a>, after what was originally diagnosed by the Eagles as a “superficial” blood clot in Hurts’ left calf spread to his lungs, a danger area that could cause a pulmonary embolism, which is a sudden, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when a blood clot travels through the bloodstream and blocks an artery in the lungs.\n\nIt was interesting that Hurts’ agent Nicole Lynn and the Eagles released a joint statement—not just from the Eagles—about the blood clot situation on Monday under the headline: “Statement on the health status of QB Jalen Hurts from the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts’ agent Nicole Lynn:\n\n“Over the last few days, Jalen Hurts has received comprehensive medical evaluations by physician experts. In the interest of transparency, we are providing additional information on the diagnosis and treatment plan related to his condition.\n\n“Jalen was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis. After further testing and monitoring, the current diagnosis is a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli. He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations. His treatment should only involve anticoagulation [I.E. “blood thinners”]. During this time, he will not be allowed to participate in any contact activities, including football.\n\n“Jalen’s prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery. We anticipate that we will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. 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That changed once again on Monday, when Hurts and his personal team, in conjunction with the Eagles, ruled him out for the season.\n\nThere was an interesting line in the ESPN corrected report on Saturday, October 17, that stated Hurts would be on IR, saying: “Philadelphia believes the blood clot is treatable, and the ultimate decision about when Hurts returns to play will come from his medical team, with the Eagles ready to follow his lead.”\n\nThe glaring part of that was “when Hurts returns to play will come from his medical team,” suggesting that Hurts went outside the Eagles medical staff to get another opinion—from his medical team. But in today’s NFL, many players often seek second and third medical opinions using their own people—and leaving the playing decision up to them. \n\nWhere does this leave Hurts in the Eagles’ future?\n\nOne thing is for certain, some close to Hurts were not happy with how the Eagles dealt with the blood clot situation. <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/176444/philadelphia-better-watch-itself-or-it-will-lose-another-superstar\">They also felt Hurts should have been treated far better by the team this offseason</a> by offering another contract extension.\n\nThe Eagles never budged.\n\nWith the perception of how the Eagles dealt with Hurts’ situation, coupled with the looming contract extension, it may not help the relationship.\n\n“The Eagles run a first-class operation and we’re talking about an NFL player who I’m sure was not flying commercial,” said Dr. David Chao, the former Head Team Physician for the San Diego Chargers. “I’m sure Jalen Hurts, a starting NFL quarterback, was not squeezed in the middle seat between two people on a plane. I would assume the Eagles made the proper precautions like every other NFL medical staff would for team flights. It is completely normal for players to get second and third opinions. \n\n“But it is an unbelievably dangerous situation if left untreated. The fact that it got to his lungs is a big, red warning light. It’s the reason why he is not playing anymore this season. I can understand why his family and friends would be upset, but if they knew flying was not great, so, too, did the Eagles’ medical staff. They would never have [knowingly] put a player in danger like that.”\n\nThe 28-year-old Hurts has a five-year, $255 million contract that runs through 2028. This is the caveat in the deal: His guaranteed salary falls from $51.5 million this season to $22 million next year, to zero in 2028.\n\nHurts came under offseason scrutiny that some around him found unfair, though Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie came out with glowing things to say about Hurts on March 31, at the NFL Annual League Meetings in Arizona, saying: “I mean, there’s no bigger fan of Jalen than me. Clutch gene, absolutely. The guy, MVP of the Super Bowl 13 months ago, should have been MVP of the Super Bowl right before that against, yeah, Kansas City the first time, exceptional and so dedicated. I mean, I think you probably know, I spent a lot of time with Jalen, and he’s, as I do with most quarterbacks, and incredibly dedicated to the game, to winning, and being a huge winner, and I love everything about him. So anyway, those things take time. We never would discuss it. 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The offense could never get anything going and defensively things continue to look bad. This team is performing well below expectations this year, and sadly, that could just be who they are. Only time will tell. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2830:\"\n\n\n \n Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images | Getty Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys disappointing 2026 season continues after the 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 6. The offense could never get anything going and defensively things continue to look bad. This team is performing well below expectations this year, and sadly, that could just be who they are. Only time will tell.\n\nThis Week 6 matchup with the Packers was yet another example that talent doesn’t always equate to success. The Cowboys were outcoached and outplayed Sunday night, which is starting to become a reoccurring theme. This game was chock-full with more bad and ugly than good, but there’s still a chance to turn things around. Right!?\n\nTHE GOOD – NFC East division still wide open\n\nDepending on the outcome of tonight’s game between the Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, it’s looking as if the entire NFC East division will lose this week. That puts the Giants still first in the division at 3-2-1 with the Cowboys and Eagles right behind them at 2-4. \n\nThis division is still wide open and up for grabs. There’s still a lot of football to play, but the Cowboys playoff hopes are still somehow alive despite how poorly they played. Maybe they can still turn this around and get on a hot streak at the right time.\n\nTHE BAD – Christian Parker’s defense\n\nThe Cowboys defense was victimized yet again Sunday night by Packers QB Jordan Love and Company, despite being much more aggressive than we’ve seen from them at any other point this season, Dallas’ defense still couldn’t make the plays needed to get off the field, especially on third down. \n\nAnytime Green Bay needed to convert on third at any distance, they seemed to do so easily to extend the drives. All we can do is hope that the return of Cobie Durant and Jalen Thompson to the lineup will help, otherwise this could be a problem the rest of the season.\n\nTHE UGLY – Dak Prescott and Company \n\nFor the second week in a row the Cowboys offense couldn’t get anything going on the ground or through the air. 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When the schedule was released, a lot of folks marked their calendars for this game. There was a small chance Micah Parsons could return from his torn ACL to face off […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8871:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 18: Matthew Golden #0 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to make a catch against Ameer Speed #23 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers keep on rolling and are now 4-2 after a convincing 23-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. When the schedule was released, a lot of folks marked their calendars for this game. There was a small chance Micah Parsons could return from his torn ACL to face off against his former team —though that ended up not happening last night. The two teams had quite the battle last year during a game that ended in a 40-40 OT tie, and it felt like something similar could happen again this weekend — that ended up not happening last night. Jordan Love has historically performed well against the Cowboys —that ended up happening. Let’s dive in on this victory Monday.\n\nWinner: Trey Smack\n\nThe last few weeks, I’ve been holding my breath every time the rookie kicker goes out there for an attempt. It hasn’t been too bad so far, but that’s mostly because the rest of the team seems to have gotten it together, so the missed kicks aren’t “deciders”. On Sunday night, Smack was finally perfect, with 2 made XPs and 3 FGs (longest 44). In a 10-point win, it’s good to see the kicker get all 11 possible points.\n\nWinner: Carrington Valentine\n\nWhen CB Brandon Cisse left the game <a href=\"https://x.com/WesHod/status/2112040344514940970?s=20\">with what is being described as a stinger</a>, Valentine subbed in. I proceeded to say these exact words:\n\n\n“They’re going to throw right at him.”\n\n\n\n“He’s going to give up a 20 yard play; watch.”\n\n\nAnd you know what? I was right—about the first part. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott threw right at him. What did Valentine do? Caught it, AND returned it for 21 yards. The play was unfortunately negated due to an absolutely AWFUL roughing the passer penalty on Lukas Van Ness, but Valentine’s play shut me the hell up either way. On the very next play, he was thrown at again, and this time forced a PBU. Valentine finished the day with 4 total tackles and 1 PD. Carrington: I’m sorry for doubting you. I won’t let it happen again (I probably will.)\n\n\nCarrington Valentine’s first play in the game<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ART?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ART</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/a9Vib7289n\">pic.twitter.com/a9Vib7289n</a>— Oliver Davis II (@I_Am_OD3) <a href=\"https://x.com/I_Am_OD3/status/2112022260211192166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nWinner: Brandon Cisse\n\nSpeaking of Brandon Cisse: Brandon Cisse! The “welcome to the NFL” moments have come and gone for the rookie, and he’s improving week after week. This week, he snagged his first career interception, and it came as the Cowboys were inching closer and closer to the endzone. He had some really great tackles on Sunday night, finishing with 4, plus 2 PDs. Oh! He also allowed a passer rating of…9.4. The Packers’ first draft pick of 2026 looks like a good one so far.\n\n\ndid you CISSE that?! 📺: NBC <a href=\"https://t.co/pOwCpZyVDe\">pic.twitter.com/pOwCpZyVDe</a>— Green Bay Packers (@packers) <a href=\"https://x.com/packers/status/2111995064758976698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nWinner: Javon Bullard\n\nPlain and simple, S Javon Bullard brings a level of physicality to the team that they just would not have with anyone else at his spot. He’s gotten better each year he’s been in the league, and last night was routine for him. His biggest play of the night came on 4th and 2 in the 4th quarter, when he batted down a pass meant for WR CeeDee Lamb. Bullard finished the night with 6 total tackles and 3 PDs. With next season being a contract year for him, the Packers should probably start working on locking him down soon. \n\n\nJavon Bullard deflects the 4th down pass away! DALvsGB on NBC/Peacock Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/yAXwn9jtgN\">pic.twitter.com/yAXwn9jtgN</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2112013696369074535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nWinner: Evan Williams\n\nSince we’re on the topic of guys who the Packers should definitely re-sign: Evan Williams. Williams is having a phenomenal start to the 2026 season, and if this continues, he might get to call himself an All-Pro safety in January. Williams had an impressive pick last night on 3rd and 8 as the Cowboys were inside the 20 and looking to tie it up. He read Dak like a book here. Williams finished the night with 6 total tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT, and 1 QB hit.\n\n\nEVAN. WILLIAMS. 📺: NBC <a href=\"https://t.co/H2dBumCPkg\">pic.twitter.com/H2dBumCPkg</a>— Green Bay Packers (@packers) <a href=\"https://x.com/packers/status/2111986966753341918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nWinner: Jordan Love\n\nI could probably just leave it at this: by the end of the Packers’ first drive, QB Jordan Love had 109 passing yards. But I can never just leave it at that. Love’s season of playing well “despite it all” continued last night, as his receivers dropped pass after pass. He could’ve had 4 TD passes. WR Matthew Golden dropped two, and WR Christian Watson dropped one. All of these were in the endzone. All of these were perfectly thrown balls which hit the receivers only where they could catch it. Love finished the night 23 of 41 (56%) for 276 yards, 1 passing TD, 1 rushing TD, and 1 INT.\n\n\nLove and Watson pick up another first! DALvsGB on NBC/Peacock Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/TtkXxWC08n\">pic.twitter.com/TtkXxWC08n</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111979106623693009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPasses dropped this season: 1. Jordan Love – 18 The next closest quarterback has 11.— Daire Carragher (@DaireCarragher) <a href=\"https://x.com/DaireCarragher/status/2112191506878746786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJordan Love had three touchdowns dropped on Sunday night: -Matthew Golden dropped 38-yard TD -Golden dropped 26-yard TD -Christian Watson 26-yard TD (it was slightly tipped to be fair) <a href=\"https://t.co/b8Gh9AzsS7\">pic.twitter.com/b8Gh9AzsS7</a>— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ihartitz/status/2112228435934273968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nWoser: Matthew Golden\n\nIt’s like if prime Davante Adams got into a Freaky Friday situation with Jameson Williams, but only twice per game. Golden had some really bad drops last night, but didn’t let it phase him as he led the team in every receiving category. <a href=\"https://x.com/zachjacobson/status/2112033616050245850?s=20\">His QB backed him up after the game.</a> Love and Golden are developing some pretty amazing chemistry on the field, and as a result, the receiver logged his second-straight 100+ yard game. Golden had 6 catches on 13 targets for 104 yards and 1 TD (could’ve been, should’ve been 3!)\n\n\nAGENT 0 📺: NBC <a href=\"https://t.co/g9gZwas6JN\">pic.twitter.com/g9gZwas6JN</a>— Green Bay Packers (@packers) <a href=\"https://x.com/packers/status/2111981161266246013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe second drop by Matthew Golden tonight. <a href=\"https://t.co/r38uRVDdyh\">pic.twitter.com/r38uRVDdyh</a>— BenJarmin Munguia (@JustJarmin) <a href=\"https://x.com/JustJarmin/status/2111997342568321361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nLoser: MarShawn Lloyd\n\nI’m sorry for ever asking to see more of this. It simply cannot continue. It just can’t. 8 rushes. 10 yards. 1 sigh of disgust.\n\nThe 2nd place Packers have a big divisional matchup next week as they head to Detroit to face off against the 4th place Lions. 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The Pro Football Focus grades reflect both […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16891:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWhen you fall behind 34-10 at home to a previously 1-4 team, you can’t expect the reviews to be good, even when you make a desperate comeback in the final quarter to almost erase the deficit you created by stinking up the joint in the middle two quarters. The Pro Football Focus grades reflect both the rotten middle and the much better beginning and ending of this frustrating game. Let’s see who they felt the responsible parties were, both good and bad.\n\nPFF grades: Offense\n\nTo be blunt, Sunday we got mostly Bad Jameis and not enough of Good Jameis, as is reflected in his second lowest grade among Giants offensive players, by far his worst of the season. He did some good things early in the game, but one TD and two INTs is a poor game in anyone’s eyes. It wasn’t the pass rush – Winston was pressured on only six of his 30 dropbacks. His touchdown pass came on a play he was pressured, and his interceptions came on plays he was kept clean.\n\nHow about J.J. McCarthy? Surely his fantastic 243-yard fourth quarter, including a TD and almost another one to get the Giants to overtime, qualify as an outstanding performance? Well, not quite. McCarthy was only 11 of 21, barely above 50%, and in addition to his one TD he also had an interception. PFF grades relative to what is expected of a player. Completing passes is expected of a quarterback. Interceptions are the opposite of what is expected. So, even though his 243 yards and TD count for something, the turnover counts a lot in the opposite direction and the missed throws bring his score down as well. The result: a passing grade in the “Average” range, although his overall offense grade ranked very good because of his 28 yard run.\n\nMalik Nabers was the highest-graded Giant on offense. His grade was just short of the “Elite” 80s, though. On the one hand, he got open a lot and caught many throws. On the other hand, all his catches were on short to intermediate throws and his 52 YAC was less than one-third of his total receiving yards. Isaiah Likely was the second highest-graded Giant on offense. He’s not spectacular, but he catches a bunch of balls every week, some of them TDs. Likely leads all NFL TEs in receiving yards (383) and TDs (5). He has graded near or in the 70s or higher in every game he has played as a Giant except for the rainy, windy Tennessee game, giving him a season receiving grade of 81.1. What a great free agent signing – his $13.3M AAV contract looks like much better value than it did to me when he was signed.\n\nThe third-highest graded Giant on offense was Charlie Jones. What? The guy whose fumble turned the game around for New Orleans? Yes, but the grade you see above is his offense grade – he caught two balls in three targets, one of them for 49 yards and one a contested catch. Jones got a very bad 41.7 special teams grade for his kickoff fumble.\n\nOther than that, most of the offensive grades were in the 50s-60s average to slightly below average range, as befits an offense that was MIA for the middle half of the game. You will note that only one Giants running back, Tyrone Tracy, even managed to grade “Average.” Cam Skattebo got a 58.9 participation trophy because he did get on the field to block for a few plays.\n\nWe need to talk about the offensive line. Andrew Thomas continues to play injured but gallantly, managing an above average grade on 52 of the 77 offensive snaps to lead all Giants’ offensive linemen. Thomas gave up just one hurry, but he did have a penalty. J.C. Davis saw his first action, replacing Thomas for 25 snaps, compiling a very good grade as well, with no pressures surrendered.\n\nThe rest of the OL was less successful. Marcus Mbow, replacing the injured Jermaine Eluemunor, and Jon Runyan graded slightly below average. Bryan Hudson, though, followed up his successful debut as starting center with a poor John Michael Schmitz-like performance. Sisi Mauigoa, however, had his third consecutive poor game, especially in pass blocking. The defining feature of the offensive line as a whole, though, is that every single lineman except Andrew Thomas was below average in run blocking (Davis only marginally so). The Giants running backs aren’t playing well, but they’re not getting help from their blockers.\n\nPFF grades: Defense\n\nYou wouldn’t think it for a team that allowed its opponent to jump out to a 34-10 lead, but a number of Giants played well on defense against the Saints. The clear leader was D.J. Reader with a spectacular 89.2 overall defense grade, his third time above 80.0 in his six games and the fifth time in five games that he has graded at least very good. Although he missed one tackle, he made 7 tackles, all of them “stops” (unsuccessful runs for the offense – you know, like the ones the Giants’ running backs make). Shelby Harris got an average grade for his two tackles and two assists. Darius Alexander was slightly below average and Bobby Jamison-Travis well below average in his first NFL action.\n\nTyler Nubin’s days as a starter, or at least a major part of the rotation, may be numbered. Ar’Darius Washington graded an elite 81.4 and Jason Pinnock a very good 78.1 at safety (despite giving up a 31-yard TD) yesterday. Jevon Holland was barely average.\n\nThe other very good grades went to the Giants primary edge rushers. No one sacked Tyler Shough, but Abdul Carter (73.6) had a hit and three hurries, while Kayvon Thibodeaux (73.5) had a hit and two hurries. Jihad Ward and Trace Ford graded below average. More on Thibodeaux later.\n\nAt linebacker, Arvell Reese and Tremaine Edmunds had mixed results. Reese had four tackles (all of them stops) and two assists but missed two tackles. Edmunds had six tackles (two stops) and three assists but also missed a tackle. Both played every snap.\n\nFinally, the cornerback room did not have its best day, as befits a defense that gave up 34 points in a little more than half the game. Not a single one even graded average, although Deonte Banks (56.8) came close. Dru Phillips (49.5) and Nic Jones (44.7) played poorly, each surrendering a TD. With Paulson Adebo and Colton Hood out, and now Greg Newsome injured as well, the Giants’ cornerback room is in dire straits, getting money for nothing.\n\nAdvanced stats\n\nAaron Schatz’s (formerly of Football Outsiders, now FTN Fantasy) defense-adjusted value over average (DVOA) metric is considered one of the best overall indicators of team quality, taking into account not just how efficiently your team is playing but how good the guys on the other side of the ball you’re playing against are. The news isn’t exactly great for the Giants:\n\n\nThe New York Giants have the third-lowest DVOA ever for a team that is either 3-2-1 or 4-2. Lower: 2017 Dolphins (4-2, finished 6-10) 2022 Colts (3-2-1, finished 4-12-1)— Aaron Schatz 🏈 (@ASchatzNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ASchatzNFL/status/2112182141782045154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThey rank 30th in offense, 22nd in defense, and 10th in special teams. Not surprisingly, Schatz’s DAVE metric, which combines DVOA with his pre-season projection for each team with decreasing weight for the latter as the season progresses and more in-season evidence is gathered, still sees the Giants as the least likely NFC East team to make the playoffs:\n\nThe good news is that maybe the Giants’ offensive coaches are geniuses anyway, at least compared to one supposed quarterback guru:\n\n\nFun fact: JJ McCarthy had more passing yards in 11 minutes than the Vikings have had in any game all season.— Connor Stalions (@cpstalions) <a href=\"https://x.com/cpstalions/status/2112152722816573791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMy name is Kevin O’Connell and I have no playoff wins and every qb I let leave looks way better on their next team. I’m known as a QB guru— Kaleb Davison (@nephworldwide) <a href=\"https://x.com/nephworldwide/status/2111916711784153346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCompletions on passes thrown 40+ yards downfield this season: JJ McCarthy: 2 (on 19 dropbacks) Vikings: 2 (on 169 dropbacks)— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ihartitz/status/2112170651997917686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nOK, just kidding, Kevin O’Connell is a good coach. He does have his team at 5-0, even though Brian Flores deserves a lot of the credit.\n\nGetting serious, McCarthy’s play, despite his INT, was tremendous by objective measures, as good as Winston’s was bad:\n\n\nWeek 6 QB EPA/Play (pre-MNF) <a href=\"https://t.co/Z4m2C69Y1Q\">pic.twitter.com/Z4m2C69Y1Q</a>— Doug Analytics (@Doug_Analytics) <a href=\"https://x.com/Doug_Analytics/status/2112149006860349640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nUnfortunately, the only QB better than J.J. yesterday was the one the Giants face next Sunday, C.J. Stroud. To understand just how unusual yesterday’s fourth quarter was, look at this:\n\n\nThe Giants picked up the most 4th-quarter yards in a game since at least 2016 (289), and they changed quarterbacks during that period. JJ McCarthy came in for Jameis Winson early in the fourth and was responsible for 263 of those yards. <a href=\"https://t.co/uL97iilAwO\">pic.twitter.com/uL97iilAwO</a>— SūmerSports (@SumerSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/SumerSports/status/2111920527531180358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nMore bad news about Jameis:\n\n\nPressure Rate vs. Turnover-Worthy Throw Rate CJ Stroud and Jayden Daniels with 0 turnover-worthy throws this season, despite heavy pressure. Data: <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FantasyPtsData</a>, Weeks 1 – 5 <a href=\"https://t.co/5UW1xLGmLd\">pic.twitter.com/5UW1xLGmLd</a>— SFdata9ers🏈📊 (@sfdata9ers) <a href=\"https://x.com/sfdata9ers/status/2111500989068972204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nWinston is facing a decent amount of pressure and making a higher than average number of turnover-worthy plays. That said, he’s in company with Drake Maye, Josh Allen, and a few other successful quarterbacks.\n\nPerhaps one reason McCarthy was successful was that, relative to other QBs, he throws fast, giving defenders less time to close on a receiver:\n\n\nGiants-Saints QB average ball speed: JJ McCarthy: 49.1 mph Tyler Shough: 43.1 mph Jameis Winston: 41.5 mph— Doug Analytics (@Doug_Analytics) <a href=\"https://x.com/Doug_Analytics/status/2111927092669812806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThat stat could be biased, since it includes short throws, which are usually thrown more softly, and when McCarthy entered the game short throws were mostly out of the playbook. The Saints were in prevent defense much of the time and did not have some of their starters in by the time he entered the game. On the other hand it’s good news, because explosive plays have been sadly lacking with this offensive coaching staff:\n\n\nJJ MCCARTHY WAS OUT HERE THROWING DEEP <a href=\"https://t.co/kr1GNcTizU\">pic.twitter.com/kr1GNcTizU</a>— PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2111977385662829053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor the record, McCarthy’s aDOT of 15.6 yards on 21 passes yesterday makes him the NFL leader; the only starting QB anywhere near that is Lamar Jackson at 10.8. Jameis is at 9.1, Jaxson Dart 8.8. This will be something to watch out for if McCarthy takes over as starter – there was some hesitation about him among draft analysts coming out of college because his reputation is that he only throws fastballs and has not learned how to layer softer passes over defenders to drop the ball into narrow windows and make it easier for his receivers to catch the ball.\n\nAnd another one, also to be taken with a grain of salt for the same reason:\n\n\nQB Performances, Week 6 (pre-MNF) 1. CJ Stroud 95.6 Total QBR 2. Drake Maye 89.2 3. Tyler Shough 77.9 4. JJ McCarthy 77.6 5. Tyler Huntley 75.5 <a href=\"https://t.co/KdFaBInIvM\">pic.twitter.com/KdFaBInIvM</a>— SFdata9ers🏈📊 (@sfdata9ers) <a href=\"https://x.com/sfdata9ers/status/2112210413723296038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe good news: McCarthy was the fourth-ranked QB in QBR yesterday, grading excellent not only in EPA/play, but also in completion % over expected (CPOE), success rate (SR), average depth of target (aDOT), and YAC%. The bad news is that the quarterback just above him was Tyler Shough, a testament to the Giants’ poor defense while the Saints were taking over the game.\n\nSome stats are only available through Week 5, but they are still worth looking at. Continuing the Isaiah Likely love from earlier: Likely this season ranks 14th in the NFL in first downs per route run, and third among tight ends, trailing only Brock Bowers and T.J. Hockenson:\n\n\nHow often teams gain a first down when these players are sent on routes 1. Mike Evans 2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 3. Zay Flowers 4. Drake London 5. CeeDee Lamb Data: <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FantasyPtsData</a>, min. 50 routes <a href=\"https://t.co/CVIQf92r2n\">pic.twitter.com/CVIQf92r2n</a>— SFdata9ers🏈📊 (@sfdata9ers) <a href=\"https://x.com/sfdata9ers/status/2111522380153778502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nMore Likely stanning: He’s in good company on contested target rate and catches made on such targets. Nabers sees many fewer contested targets but is catching them at a similar rate:\n\n\nWho’s the king of contested catches?💪 Nico Collins: 11/12 Brock Bowers: 8/9 TJ Hockenson: 6/6 Tee Higgins: NFL‑leading 16 contested targets Data: <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FantasyPtsData</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/f0Rq2LHgfK\">pic.twitter.com/f0Rq2LHgfK</a>— SFdata9ers🏈📊 (@sfdata9ers) <a href=\"https://x.com/sfdata9ers/status/2111492936076603449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nTha bad news? Nico Collins (90% contested catch rate), up next week.\n\nFinally, one defense tidbit for you to chew on. The most maligned member of the Giants’ defense is Kayvon Thibodeaux. It comes with the territory when you’re a No. 5 pick at the edge defender position and you don’t become a great pass rusher. Thibodeaux did have a good game rushing the passer Sunday, though he didn’t get a sack. But there’s more to the position than that, especially on the Giants where good run defenders are in short supply. Consider this metric:\n\n\nHow often edge rushers make \"impact plays\" vs the pass and run – Impact Play = Exceptional rep relative to role and alignment via <a href=\"https://x.com/SumerSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SumerSports</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/BtnT6E3t0J\">pic.twitter.com/BtnT6E3t0J</a>— Stat Acccount (@AcccountStat) <a href=\"https://x.com/AcccountStat/status/2112232454069395894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs you can see, Abdul Carter has been one of the league’s best edge rushers this season, while Thibodeaux has been among the lowest in impact. I get it, Job 1 for edge defenders is to disrupt the quarterback. Thibodeaux, however, is among the NFL’s best (top 10 by this metric) at impacting the opponent’s running game, while Carter ranks low in this category.\n\nThe bad news? Will Anderson, up next week as the Giants visit Houston, is almost off the charts in both categories.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792435975;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"New York Giants analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:61;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"74641b2e4460c7323bb6b87860c2ced2\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the Saints win against the Giants\";s:4:\"link\";s:141:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-analysis/116701/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-from-the-saints-win-against-the-giants\";s:11:\"description\";s:302:\"The Good: Tyler Shough and takeaways The New Orleans Saints QB fought through a slow start and brought the team back to score 34 straight points. Shough threw two touchdowns in the second half and ran for a third to hold off the Giants 34-27. This was Shough’s first career game with 3+ TDs and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3186:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 18: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints scrambles with the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 18, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Good: Tyler Shough and takeaways\n\nThe New Orleans Saints QB fought through a slow start and brought the team back to score 34 straight points. Shough threw two touchdowns in the second half and ran for a third to hold off the Giants 34-27. This was Shough’s first career game with 3+ TDs and no interceptions, and his second game this year with a rushing TD. There should be no question anymore that the Saints have their QB of the future, as through six games Shough is averaging 240.5 yards, 2 TDs, and fewer than 1 INT per game. He has been a bright spot in a disappointing start to the season, but this week thankfully his play resulted in a win.\n\nThe defense and special teams supplemented Shough’s solid afternoon by taking the ball away from New York four times. A forced fumble on a kickoff immediately following a scoring drive gave the Saints great field position and allowed them to tie the game before halftime. In the second half the defense intercepted three passes which led to 10 points and built the Saints lead to its largest of the afternoon. This was by far the most takeaways the team had all year, doubling up their previous high of two which came last week against Minnesota.\n\nThe Bad: Third down conversions\n\nThe Saints went three and out six times on Sunday and was just 4/15 on third down overall. The Saints actually rank 8th in the NFL in third down conversions this year at 42.5% (it was 45.8% before Sunday), so converting on just 26.6% of their third downs against the Giants was an uncharacteristic performance. Of these 11 missed third downs, only four were on distances of 10 yards or more. This failure to sustain drives got them in trouble early and late in the game and nearly cost them a win. Let’s hope they get back on track next week in Paris.\n\nThe Ugly: Complacency in the 4th quarter\n\nThe Saints nearly blew a 24-point 4th quarter lead on Sunday. Once they grabbed a 34-10 lead with 11:31 left in the game, the offense possessed the ball for a little over 4 minutes of the remaining game time despite having four more drives. The Saints fumbled and went three and out three times on their final four drives of the afternoon, which allowed New York to have a chance to tie or win the game on their final drive of the day. 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No NFL player should be playing without sleeping in 36 hours. No human should be working at any job without sleeping in 36 hours.How was it deemed proper or responsible for any physician to say to Hurts, basically, \"You have a blood clot. It could move. It would be bad if it moves, because it could end up in your lung. Which could be fatal. So here\'s the plan: Don\'t sleep.\"It\'s ludicrous. It\'s irresponsible. It seems to be borderline malpractice, if not worse. And it\'s just another reason why the entire situation cries out for a full and complete investigation.There\'s no fault on Hurts; football players want to play. Most NFL players would stay up for 36 hours if that\'s what it took to be able to play. But there needs to be an adult with a fully functioning brain in the room to realize that no football player should be playing football without a fully functioning brain. Being awake for 36 hours would tend to make the brain not fully function.Eventually, podcasts will be recorded, documentaries will be filmed, and/or long articles will be written regarding how the various planets aligned in a way that resulted in Hurts: (1) developing a blood clot in his leg; (2) flying to London with a blood clot in his leg; (3) receiving clearance to play with a blood clot in his leg; (4) being told not to sleep for 36 hours as a precaution against the blood clot in his leg moving; and (5) flying back to Philadelphia with a blood clot in his leg after playing in a football game following 36 hours without sleep.Through it all, the Eagles and the league maintained strict secrecy. 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The next day, Hurts was surprisingly ruled out, citing a blood clot in his leg. This is obviously a very serious issue and one to be extremely cautious with, especially in a contact sport. The spiral happened quickly as Hurts was placed on the injured reserve list a couple of days later.\nThe Eagles predictably struggled without their star signal caller as <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992499/Tanner_McKee\">Tanner McKee</a> drew the start. He was fine, passing for 215 yards and a score, but the game never really felt competitive, and members of the Eagles echoed that idea following the game.\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\"></a>\nNow, a Monday report confirmed more bad news for Hurts and the Eagles. After further testing, there were also blood clots detected in Hurts’ lungs. He will require a regimen of blood thinners and will miss the remainder of the season. 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There have already been some arguments that Hurts is such a poor passer that the move to McKee could be good news for his teammates, but I don’t buy that. 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This year, the Lions are 3-2 at the bye with a couple of narrow victories over the Jets and Saints and a couple of decisive losses to the Bills and Panthers.\n\nDespite what it looks like on the surface, Campbell said that he actually feels more optimistic about this year’s team. \n\n“We went in (last year), and I don’t remember what we were, but we had just won, and it seems pretty good, but there were some things that you could feel a little bit,” Campbell said. “In some regards, I feel better going into this bye than I even I did last year, because I know we’re ascending and we’re young and we’re growing, and that’s exciting.”\n\nLast year, there were plenty of warning signs with Detroit’s 5-2 start that would ultimately result in a 4-6 finish. None were clearer than a running game that wasn’t nearly as efficient as it looked on the surface. At the bye week, the Lions averaged 4.5 yards per carry (13th) and had 10 touchdowns (second), but posted just a 40.3% success rate (19th). In short, a handful of huge runs were boosting their numbers.\n\nThis year, it’s the opposite. They’re lacking the huge, explosive runs, but they’re much more efficient on a down-to-down basis. They’re averaging a very similar 4.4 yards per carry (12th) and have eight touchdowns (t-fifth), but the Lions’ 46.2% rushing success rate ranks fourth-best.\n\nDetroit made a ton of investments in their offensive line this offseason, moving on from older players like Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow. That mantle has been handed to Penei Sewell (26 years old), Christian Mahogany (26), Juice Scruggs (26), Tate Ratledge (25), and rookie Blake Miller (22). When free agent addition <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/177433/brian-branch-cade-mays-play-vs-packers-workload-detroit-lions\">Cade Mays returns to the lineup this week</a>, he’ll be the oldest starter on the front at 27 years old. \n\nIt’s not just the offensive line, either. 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I know the rivalry is more or less gone and the Jets haven’t been relevant since Mark Sanchez. But still. These games always serve as a nice reminder for me what my life could have been. I grew up in Connecticut, so I […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10181:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThere’s just something about a Jets Victory Monday that just hits different.\n\nI know the rivalry is more or less gone and the Jets haven’t been relevant since Mark Sanchez. But still. These games always serve as a nice reminder for me what my life could have been. I grew up in Connecticut, so I had to choose between Boston and New York at a fairly young age. And while I’d like to think that, had I chosen poorly, I would have least been a Giants fan, you never know.\n\nAnd luckily, I never will.\n\n\nI think what I like most about this win is that it’s a good reminder that the Patriots are legit again. Because objectively, this wasn’t their best showing. Drake Maye was inaccurate at times and missed some reads. The defense gave up big plays and had trouble containing the run. Drops (more on that later) and turnovers cost this team drives and points. But they did enough to win and Mike Vrabel outcoached Aaron Glenn. The Patriots made plays when they needed to and got a fairly ugly divisional win to move to 4-2.\n\n\n\nAnd in years past, not too long ago in fact, we all would have been so happy that they actually won a game that we wouldn’t have cared at all how they got there. But we’re now able to separate the ugly wins from the solid ones, which is a nice place to be.\n\n\n\nThe next step is to get the Patriots back to that place where a win like this one would have the Boston media spending the entire week asking if the coach should be fired and if maybe the quarterback’s championship window is closing. Remember those games? Belichick and Brady would squeak by the Jets to move to 8-0 on the year and if you didn’t watch the game and only listened to The Sports Hub you’d think they lost 45-0 and Tommy B literally soiled himself on the 50-yard line.\n\n\n\nSo, while we’re not quite at that level yet, it’s good to see us at a place where we can be happy with the win while also acknowledging that it wasn’t their best game.\n\n\n\nIf there is a heaven, every Patriots game on the 5,000-inch TV in my 50,000-square-foot mansion will take place at 1 p.m. on a beautiful October afternoon where New England defers and gets the ball in the second half.\n\n\n\nAnd if there’s a hell, I would imagine you find yourself in a situation where you get drafted by the Jets, finally get out and play elsewhere, but then somehow end back on the Jets. \n\n\n\nI actually like Geno Smith. He’s a decent QB and will win you some games. And he actually had a fairly decent showing yesterday. But some very questionable play-calling and falling short in situational football…um… situations… ended up being what decided this one.\n\n\n\nIf you follow my writing, you know how strongly I feel about the delayed shotgun draw play on 3rd-and-short. I can’t imagine a worse play call for that situation. Or at least I couldn’t, until I saw the Jets try the same thing on 4th-and-short. On multiple occasions.\n\n\n\nThe Jets had consecutive eight-play drives into New England territory and came away with zero points both times. Overall, I like how the NFL has generally gotten more aggressive with going for it on 4th-and-short. But sometimes, you gotta take the points.\n\n\n\nThough the Jets are always gonna Jet, aren’t they? Odds are they miss both field goal attempts or botch the snap or a false start knocks them out of range. So what do I know.\n\n\n\nThe game plan on defense seemed to be, from my vantage at least, cede yards on the ground and force long drives, knowing that the Patriots defense is superior to the Jets offense. And other than a busted coverage for a long score, it was effective. That wildly annoying 48-yard touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr. was the only time all game the Jets found the end zone, so that means it was a pretty successful day overall.\n\n\n\nWhat makes that touchdown so annoying is that it made the game 17-10 instead of 24-3, which is what the score should have been if A.J. Brown had decided to screw his hands on yesterday. That man could spend an entire Spring Break walking naked through the streets of Tijuana and not catch a damn thing.\n\n\n\nI don’t want to harp too much on Brown’s drops, as I’m very much hoping that he was just really, really, really, really, really rusty after missing 28 days of football. But he was targeted 10 times. He caught three passes. He dropped four passes, two of which would have been touchdowns. The other two would have moved the chains. And then for some unholy reason the Patriots had him out there on the goddam HANDS TEAM and he flubbed the onside kick. If there’s a Patriots receiver who has had a worse game, I don’t know who that is. Sure, Joey Galloway spent his brief Patriots career running the wrong routes… but when Tom Brady threw him the ball, he caught it. And Chad Ochocinco was a ghost, but he didn’t cost the team points. What a disaster of a game from Brown.\n\n\n\nLive look at <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kskfb1kcTs\">Jason Sanders lining up for the onside kick.</a> That might be the first time I ever saw a kicker deliberately aim at a receiver.\n\n\n\nThough to give him credit, he ran a crossing route that pulled the safety up and completely freed Romeo Doubs on his touchdown catch. So Brown gets the assist there. But by my calculation, one TD assist only cancels out one TD drop. So, he’s still in the red.\n\n\n\nOne other bit of good news: A.J. Brown got 10 targets because he got open so much. So, the foot and the legs are fine. And he’s still able to read a coverage and find the open areas with the best of them. It’s just a matter of whether or not he also broke both of his hands in addition to spraining his ankle.\n\n\n\nSo with the WR3 on IR, the WR2 injured in the first quarter, and the WR1 unable to catch a cold on the first day of preschool, what did Drake Maye do? He went to his WR4 and his TE1, as DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry led the team in receiving. Douglas had one of his best games as a Patriot, although I find it wildly ironic that the one time he didn’t catch a pass, start running forward, and then trip over himself to fall to the ground, the ball gets punched out and he loses it.\n\n\n\nWhatever chemistry that Henry and Maye were missing earlier in the year, they got it back and then some. The Jets making the bold decision to simply not cover Henry on multiple third downs aside, he knows exactly where he’s supposed to be and knows exactly where he’s supposed to go. Henry has quietly become one of this franchise’s best tight ends of all time. He’s top-5 for sure, and you could even make a case for top-3. One of the better free agency signings of the 2020s.\n\n\n\nI love playing the “Who The Hell is That Guy?” game in August when the Patriots have three guys all wearing the No. 37 out on the field in the fourth quarter of a meaningless preseason game. I very much hate playing that game in October with the men charged with protecting the quarterback.\n\n\n\nThank Tebow that Will Campbell is tough as nails and decided to play yesterday. And another thank you to Tebow that the Patriots chose to go O-line with their first pick in the 2026 draft. Otherwise, we might have seen Milton Williams and Christian Barmore out there pass blocking. \n\n\n\nThat said… what a day from that line. Sometimes a zero-sack day can be a little deceiving, as the QB could spend the afternoon running for his life or just barely get the ball out before he gets decapitated. But not yesterday; Drake Maye had time to throw and only moved when he needed to, all with a line that was 60% third-stringers and rookies. Against a very stout Jets front line, I should add.\n\n\n\nHas TreVeyon Henderson done anything of note this year? He had a long run for a touchdown against the Steelers, but the hole on that run was so big the entire Klump Family could have walked through it <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xC_KC7RnKo\">on their way to Old Country Buffet</a>. Kudos to him for playing through an ankle injury, but at the moment the only thing he seems well suited for is running up the gut into a crowded line to set up a 2nd-and-8. Maybe they’re saving some of the more creative receiving packages for him until later in the year.\n\n\n\nThe running game as a whole, though, was exactly what we needed it to be, particularly late. Rhamondre Stevenson did just enough to keep the defense honest and make it so the Jets didn’t start laughing on a play action, and then when it was time to close out the game, Corey Kiner <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/141303/corey-kiner-patriots-jets-running-back-nfl-week-6\">took eight straight carries</a> 42 yards to ice the game. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that the Pats have a three-headed monster; they more have a one-headed ogre who has two large lumps on his neck. But if Henderson does ever get his act together and the offensive line is actually able to take the field, they’re going to be able to close out games.\n\n\n\nI want to close out this week’s Fan Notes by giving some special love (not that kind of special love. Get your minds out of the gutter) to Elijah Ponder. Undrafted in 2025, the man is <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-analysis/141028/sunday-patriots-notes-jets-nfl-week-6-elijah-ponder\">turning into a wrecking ball</a>. Him and Gabe Jacas on the outside with Milton Williams and Christian Barmore on the inside could be one of the better defensive lines in the league. Behind him is Robert Spillane, and Harold Landry will be coming back at some point as well. Plus Carlton Davis is on the mend. But back to Ponder. I’ll always have a soft spot for late-round or undrafted defensive guys proving 31 other teams wrong.\n\n\n4-1 in the AFC, 2-0 in the division. The Bills barely snuck past a Raiders team the Patriots housed last week. Mini-bye coming up after what is going to be a very tough Thursday night game against a hot Bears team. 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In their last two games, they’ve gone to the fourth quarter with ten points or less, and failed to pull out either game. Their latest loss […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9829:\"\n\n\n \n Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images | Getty Images \n\nThe notion that the Dallas Cowboys can never have all three phases of the game playing at least average football at the same time has never been more true. In their last two games, they’ve gone to the fourth quarter with ten points or less, and failed to pull out either game. Their latest loss came at the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, 23-13.\n\nThe Cowboys turned the ball over twice in the second quarter, and the Packers scored ten points off of them to create the winning margin. These drives also saw the Packers hold the ball for over nine and a half minutes of the second quarter, and this came after Green Bay’s first offensive drive following a Dallas punt lasted 14 plays over six and a half minutes of game time and ended with a touchdown.\n\nThe Cowboys found a way to even out the final time of possession battle in this game, but the early favor for the home team again made Brian Schottenheimer’s offense one-dimensional. This set up far too many situations where the game came down to Schotty’s play calling in the pass game versus Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s scheming. Cowboys fans have already seen in these first two months of the season how such matchups have gone, against John Harbaugh to start the season, Jesse Minter, and before this game Todd Bowles.\n\nThe only hope was that the extra time off after the embarrassing home loss to Bowles’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday night would be the motivation needed for the coaching on offense to improve. Not only did this not happen, but the same woes against the blitz were evident all night from the Cowboys offense, something that used to be a strength of the passing game led by Dak Prescott. \n\nLet’s get to some notes on the loss.\n\nOver Packing \n\nFor the second week in a row, the Cowboys made f<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/223037/packers-loss-dak-prescott-brian-schottenheimer-defense-third-downs\">ar too many things difficult on themselves</a> and had to battle against their own mistakes in addition to the opponent. The Cowboys did well to give themselves life in this game out of the locker room, but by the fourth quarter felt like a desperately worn out team with not even close to enough juice to pull out a win.\n\nOne of the most glaring areas the Cowboys are putting this on display is with the amount of plays they seemingly waste on offense. It’s gotten so bad that every highlight play is hardly a reason to cheer, and more so a chance to simply ask “why can’t we do that more often?”. \n\nThe Cowboys chose to start the game on offense, and faced an immediate third and short. Going to a formation they had success with against the Bucs with running back Javonte Williams in to protect, they hit Ryan Flournoy over the middle to convert. This first down helped the Cowboys overcome a negative Williams run on second down the play prior. \n\nWhen faced with another third down right after Flournoy’s catch though, they used a play that we’ve highlighted time and time again as a drive killer, a pass behind the line of scrimmage to Williams. The Cowboys punted before either CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens ever got a target in this game, and although it wasn’t known yet, truly never connected with the game for the entire rest of the night from this point on – digging themselves a 17-0 hole by halftime.\n\nThe closest Dallas came to showing life in this game was when Williams scored the first points of the night in the third quarter to make the score 17-7. Schottenheimer called Williams’ number to carry the ball exactly one time from this point on until the end of the game. This drive even featured Lamb moving the chains on fourth down with the stack release alongside Flournoy, but it was a Cowboys opponent that yet again put on a masterclass of dictating matchups and playing a game on their terms compared to how few and far between these types of plays were for the Cowboys.\n\nThe late-game 4th-and-2 rollout to the left to cut the field in half for Prescott and throw a broken up pass intended for Lamb was also a headscratcher, and came after a third down where Dak and Lamb couldn’t beat the blitz with a short pass yet again.\n\nIt took just one game for the Cowboys to go from their worst run/pass split of the entire Schottenheimer era against the Bucs for them to reset this with an even more dramatic split of 54 throws to 15 runs on Sunday night. Their offensive line is not built to be going backwards in pass protection this often without reps to flex their muscle in run blocking, and the Cowboys paid for it at both tackle spots against the Packers.\n\nThird Down & Dusted \n\nWe came into this matchup highlighting the need for the Cowboys to win on third down, and they did not. The Cowboys defense was the perfect ‘get right’ defense for the Packers offense to go from the worst third-down offense to 11-18 on Sunday night.\n\nThe Packers converted a 3rd-and-5, 3rd-and-13, and 3rd-and-13 again before scoring on 3rd-and-6 on Matthew Golden’s touchdown to jump ahead 7-0. Malik Hooker would make a 3rd-and-goal stop to hold the Packers to a field goal after this, which was a nice play from the veteran safety for a defense that again paid for it’s inexperience and youth in too many other spots this game (more on that later). \n\nGreen Bay went right back to picking up 3rd-and-8 on a Joey Porter Jr. pass interference penalty and a 3rd-and-6 on a long scramble drill from Jordan Love running away from Donovan Ezeiruaku, capping this drive with the score that put them up 17-0. \n\nThe other area the Cowboys failed yet again to help themselves in against an opponent that projected to give them a chance to do so was penalties, matching the Packers’ 11 penalties and having more penalty yards against. The Cowboys couldn’t even score late in the game on a drive extended with an illegal contact penalty on the defense on 3rd-and-20, interception called back by roughing the passer, and even a second roughing the passer call – all before a fourth down throwaway through the back of the endzone. \n\nRookie Defenders \n\nIt certainly wasn’t all bad for the Cowboys defense in this game, as they found their spots yet again to compete and try to keep an offense that was wasting one opportunity after another in the game. The Cowboys had Joey Porter Jr. back in the lineup at cornerback, and this made a difference in their coverage schemes being a lot tighter. They saw both Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark get a sack, with Clark’s forcing a very quick three and out to start the second half. \n\nSome of these positives felt like early returns on the Mike Pettine hire, but sticking with the theme we started this whole recap with, not enough good things can be true for the Cowboys all at one time. What cost the Cowboys defensively too much in this game was the play of three of their rookies, Jaishawn Barham, Caleb Downs, and Malachi Lawrence. \n\nLawrence had the opportunity to start over Ezeiruaku, but as the game wore on there was plenty of both Ezeiruaku and Von Miller on the field, and no impact being felt from Lawrence to capitalize on this opportunity. \n\nDowns was forced into a coverage role much more than he should be in this game, and saw a volume of throws that comes with Porter forcing quarterbacks to often throw elsewhere. It was Downs that didn’t plaster to Golden on the scramble drill to set up Jordan Love’s rushing touchdown at the end of the first half.\n\nFinally, Barham didn’t get out to the flat route against TE Tucker Kraft on a key third down after the Cowboys cut the score to 17-7, extending a Packers drive that saw them build the lead to 20-7. He also whiffed on a tackle early in the game on third down that extended the Packers scoring drive.\n\nThere was so much talk leading into this game about the Cowboys paying for inexperience in their coaching staff led by defensive coordinator Christian Parker, just to see some slight improvement here, but pay a price for starting rookie defenders. \n\nWith Clark, Williams, and Porter making plays this game, at least the Cowboys shouldn’t be able to use their struggles this season as a deterrent to continue using player acquisition to improve. This doesn’t make it any less unimaginable at the moment that those are the type of discussions we have to have about this team before the end of October. \n\nMore reinforcements in the form of recently acquired players are on the way with Jalen Thompson, P.J. 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Mahomes captains a unit led by running back Kenneth Walker, the league’s current rushing leader (655 yards), who is on pace for over 2,200 rushing yards by season’s end.\n\nThe offense’s evolution feels like it happened over one offseason, but it’s been a couple of years in the making. Andy Reid discussed Mahomes’ growth into under-center looks during a video call with local media on Monday.\n\n“He came from a primarily shotgun offense,” Reid reflected. “We started slowly getting him used to going under center, then he took to it. He just took it a couple of years ago.”\n\nThis season, the Chiefs have run 121 under-center plays, averaging roughly 24 snaps per game in such formations. In 2025, Kansas City averaged 11.5 under-center plays per game.\n\nReid added that Mahomes told the coaching staff he liked under-center plays and wanted to mix them in. However, it may have taken the addition of Walker — and the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy — for the offensive identity to make what feels like a necessary shift in retrospect.\n\n “He felt really easy with that,” Reid remembered. “It’s worked out well. This year, with the running back situation we’ve got, I think those guys are very good from that home alignment there when Pat’s under.”\n\nNot only do the Chiefs lead the NFL in rushing yards per attempt (5.5) this season, but no team has averaged more total yards per game than Kansas City. Out of the bye week, the team put up its second-highest yardage total with 422 yards. 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Seattle’s bye week is after the fourth game of that IR stint, so the earliest Arroyo could return is Week 12 at the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving weekend.\n\nArroyo had just two targets and one catch for 17 yards this season, all while generally splitting snaps with fellow backup tight end, Eric Saubert. It was notable that against the Broncos, the Seahawks not only made Nick Kallerup a game day active for the first time since Week 3, but Kallerup had already out-snapped Arroyo before the injury occurred.\n\nThe Seahawks selected Arroyo in the second round at No. 50 overall. Arroyo was lauded for his receiving skills, albeit with essentially one season of productivity. One of the cautions with Arroyo (outside of his blocking) was his health. In 2022, Arroyo tore his ACL severely enough that he only played four games in 2023. 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And here is our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ros-qb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">updated fantasy football rest-of-season rankings from all experts</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\">Waiver Wire Picks</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb.php\">Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-central.php\">Fantasy Football Trade Tools</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/intro.php\"></a>\nFantasy Football Rest of Season Rankings\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Rankings</a> powered by FantasyPros\nECR – <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/about/faq/tools/#consensus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Expert Consensus Rankings</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\"></a>\nSuccessful In-Season Fantasy Football Management\nOnce your fantasy football team is drafted, the work is not over. Successful in-season management is crucial to a winning fantasy football season. Here are some tips to help you manage your team effectively throughout the season:\nStay up to date on player news \nKeep track of player injuries, suspensions, and other news that may impact their performance. This will help you make informed decisions about which players to start each week.\nMonitor the waiver wire \nKeep an eye on the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waiver wire</a> and be ready to pick up players who may be undervalued or overlooked by other teams. This can provide valuable depth to your roster. 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They’re 32nd in EPA/play and Sunday loss to the Chiefs was a new low point as they failed to reach the end zone for the first time this season. They scored six points all game, none of which came following any of the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5726:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 18: Cam Hart #20 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter of a game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chargers offense is the single most-inefficient group in the entire NFL. They’re 32nd in EPA/play and Sunday loss to the Chiefs was a new low point as they failed to reach the end zone for the first time this season. \n\nThey scored six points all game, none of which came following any of the Chiefs’ three turnovers. Those three takeaways turned into a pair of punts and a turnover of their own. The Chargers even had the ball at the one-yard line with four downs to score and they still kicked a field goal!\n\nEach week this group looks even more helpless than the last and now that they’ve hit their bye week, changes can expected.\n\nIn what could have been the final game called by Mike McDaniel in LA, here’s how things were graded out for the Chargers.\n\nOffense\n\nBest\n\nWR Ladd McConkey – 70.3 OT Travis Burke – 68.7 C Jake Slaughter – 64.9 WR Derius Davis – 61.3 QB Justin Herbert – 60.5\n\nMcConkey returned from miss the last two games to play just eight snaps before exiting with yet another injury, this one to his head. His one catch for 17 yards was almost good enough to lead the team in receiving before Quentin Johnston’s 57-yard reception.\n\nBurke continues to be the Chargers’ best healthy offensive lineman. He was steady across the board with a 65.5 in pass blocking and a 68.0 in run blocking.\n\nSlaughter had a pair of penalties, including a back-breaking holding call at the one-yard line. He still finished with a pass block grade of 75.6 (first among OL) and a run block grade of 67.7.\n\nWorst\n\nOG Logan Taylor – 40.5 WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith – 46.7 WR Quentin Johnston – 47.6 RB Keaton Mitchell – 49.3 TE Oronde Gadden II – 49.4\n\nAnother rough game for Taylor who is playing out of position at guard. His 47.0 pass block grade was second worst to Alex Harkey while his 37.9 in run blocking was worst among OL.\n\nLambert-Smith had a pair of penalties and lost a fumble on a catch that otherwise would have gone for a first down.\n\nJohnston had another drop but ultimately was the recipient of the Chargers’ longest play of the season with a 57-yard grab. 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He ended with an elite 91.1 coverage grade after allowing one reception for four yards.\n\nWax and Dye combined to play just 15 snaps together but they were both solid with grades above 70.0 in both run defense and tackling.\n\nJefferson had the second-best tackling grade (81.9), the third-best run defense grade (69.3), and the fourth-best coverage grade (69.0). \n\n\nCam Hart picks off Mahomes in the end zone ‼️ LACvsKC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/zWLXiWFXZb\">pic.twitter.com/zWLXiWFXZb</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111929549785272334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nWorst\n\nS Genesis Smith – 29.2 LB Del’Shawn Phillips – 29.5 CB Deane Leonard – 33.1 DT Teair Tart – 37.0 EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 43.0\n\nSmith continues to have a very up-and-down rookie season. His 95.0 game grade in Week Three is still an enormous outlier compared to his three games with a grade of 35.5 or lower, including two below 30.0. However, he remains a very consistent tackler, posting a 75.2 or higher in that area through the first five games of the season. He only allowed one reception for 12 yards against the Chiefs, but that completion went to Travis Kelce for a first down on third-and-11.\n\nPhillips recorded a team-low 29.8 coverage grade after allowing all three targets his way to be completed for 62, almost half of which came after the catch (28). His 26.9 tackling grade was also the worst on the team.\n\nLeonard allowed two completions on two targets for 32 yards and was called for a DPI (that honestly should not have been flagged).\n\nTart recorded the team’s lowest run defense grade at 34.0.\n\nTuli finished with a 45.0 run defense grade (second worst) and a 42.7 in coverage (fourth worst). 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The best way to quantifiably measure a quarterback’s elusiveness in the pocket is with the advanced metric pressure-to-sack rate, which is precisely what it sounds like — the frequency at which a quarterback pressure becomes a quarterback sack. \n\nFor all intents and purposes, the line of demarcation for pressure-to-sack rate is 20% in the NFL. If a quarterback is near, at, or above a pressure-to-sack rate of 20%, he’s really struggling in this regard. \n\nIf he’s closer to 15%, he’s doing fine work. \n\nIf he’s hovering near 10% in pressure-to-sack rate, he’s probably the NFL’s most elusive quarterback in these scenarios. \n\nDuring the 40-sack 2025 campaign, Allen’s pressure-to-sack rate was 18.6%, his highest rate since 2019. It ranked 28th out of 45 qualifiers.\n\nBefore that, here’s how Allen fared, by season, in this metric and where he ranked among qualifying quarterbacks (lower is better):\n\n2024: 8.0% (1st/44)\n\n2023: 10.3% (2nd/45)\n\n2022: 14.7% (9th/41)\n\n2021: 10.6% (1st/39)\n\n2020: 10.7% (3rd/42)\n\nAs you can see, I wasn’t exaggerating in the first few paragraphs. Allen has been a wizard in this area, and he’s been excellent avoiding sacks while pressured for a long time now. \n\nBut many speculated the 18.6% pressure-to-sack rate during his Age 29 season in 2025 was the first sign of Allen’s decline. \n\nIn the first three games of the 2026 campaign, he was sacked eight times and had pressure-to-sack rates of 16.7%, 11.8%, and a whopping 33.3% in the games leading into Week 4. \n\nI’ll give this next sentence a little Mark Twain twist — the reports of the death of Allen’s ability to evade sacks were greatly exaggerated. \n\nIn the last three outings, Allen has once again, summoned the sack-eluding magic. 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The improved play from our offensive line, the more efficient we are relative to balance, running the football. That’s our jobs as coaches here. We talked after the game about we’re excited to get that win, and yet at the same time find that improvement we need in all areas. So, it starts with all of us.”Payton also was asked whether he listens to any of the media comments about Nix, including Fitzpatrick\'s remarks.“I try to focus on the next day here,\" Payton said. \"We’re trying to focus on getting ready to play Arizona. That’s kind of where our attention is.”Payton could have taken the bait to talk about Fitzpatrick. Payton chose not to do it. 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That J.J. McCarthy can be a punchline one week and an intriguing waiver addition the next. We are nothing as a people and a culture if not for redemption stories. Young players ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:78696:\"Do you know what’s great about fantasy football? That <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> can be a punchline one week and an intriguing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-central.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waiver</a> addition the next.\nWe are nothing as a people and a culture if not for redemption stories.\nYoung players often need a few seasons to get their bearings in the NFL. And sometimes a change of scenery can improve a player’s outlook. (Hello, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>)\nThere may yet be redemption for fantasy managers guilty of missteps in their drafts, and shrewd waiver maneuvering is a good way to be redeemed.\nLet’s take a look at some players who could bolster your roster as we head into Week 7.\n(And thanks as always to PFF’s Nate Jahnke for the snap and route data.)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Waiver Wire Pickups</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-planner.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Week 7\nWeek 7 Waiver Grade: D\nFantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings: Week 7\nNote: Players chosen based upon having early-week consensus roster percent below 50%.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Waiver Wire Rankings</a> powered by FantasyPros\nECR – <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/about/faq/tools/#consensus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Expert Consensus Rankings</a>\n\n\n(Rostership percentages are based on Yahoo leagues; Recommended FAAB bids are based on a $100 budget.)\nRunning Backs\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman (RB – DEN)</a>: 29% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @ARI, KC, @CAR\nTrue Value: $4\nDesperate Need: $8\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: Heading into Week 3, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a> was a hot waiver pickup because it seemed as if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a> might both miss their next game with hamstring injuries, leaving Coleman with a lead-back role. It turned out Coleman had a high-ankle sprain that led to a stint on injured reserve (IR), while Dobbins and Harvey both played in Week 3.\nFantasy football can be a mischievous imp.\nColeman is eligible to come off IR this week and is expected to suit up for the Broncos’ Week 7 game against the Cardinals. He won’t command the sort of hefty FAAB bids he drew in Week 3, but Coleman is still worth your attention.\nThe Broncos’ offense is stuck in the mud. Denver has averaged 196 yards of offense over its last two games and has exceeded 300 yards of offense in a game only once this season. QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> bears a large share of the blame, but Dobbins is averaging 3.3 yards per carry, while Harvey is averaging 3.9.\nThe Denver offense could use a spark, and perhaps Coleman could provide it. The rookie from Washington had a strong training camp and looked good in Week 2, when he had 10-39-1 rushing and 3-19-0 receiving against the Jaguars, who have the NFL’s best run defense by virtually any statistical measure. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the Broncos rolled up a season-high 392 yards of offense against the Jags that week with Coleman prominently involved.\nAlthough he has the straight-line speed of a tight end, the 5-8, 220-pound Coleman is hard to tackle, has good rushing instincts, is an able pass catcher, and is regarded as a good pass blocker.\nColeman has been out of sight, out of mind during his stay on IR. This is a good chance to acquire a talented young RB who has a chance to have an impactful role for a team in desperate need of an offensive catalyst.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kendre-miller.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kendre Miller (RB – NO)</a>: 34% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: PIT, BYE, CLE\nTrue Value: $3\nDesperate Need: $6\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kendre-miller.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kendre Miller</a> is in a New Orleans backfield committee that also includes <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alvin-kamara.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alvin Kamara</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-donaldson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CJ Donaldson</a>. Miller plays almost exclusively on early downs, and on Sunday he had a team-high 20 carries for 70 yards. He also had two catches on two targets, but those receptions gained zero yards.\nThe Saints’ running game has been ineffective, partly due to subpar offensive line play. Miller is averaging 3.1 yards per carry.\nBut rushing volume is valuable — especially during the bye weeks — and Miller has logged 30 carries over the last two weeks. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne</a> (hamstring) is eligible to come off IR in Week 9. Until Etienne is back, Miller should continue to get decent, flex-level rushing volume. It helps that Saints head coach and playcaller Kellen Moore runs his offense at a fast pace.\nA tricky but playable matchup against the Steelers awaits Miller this week, and then the Saints are on bye in Week 8.\nMiller is no backfield savior, but he could be a useful depth piece until Etienne comes back and clogs the New Orleans backfield.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaleel-mclaughlin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaleel McLaughlin (RB – CLE)</a>: 10% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @TEN, @PIT, @NO\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: Whatever fantasy value <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaleel-mclaughlin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaleel McLaughlin</a> has is fragile and probably won’t be long-lasting.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins</a> missed Week 6 with an ankle injury. The Browns’ other second-year running back, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dylan-sampson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dylan Sampson</a>, has been out with a knee injury since Week 1, but he was back at practice last week and could be on the verge of a return.\nWith Judkins and Sampson out, McLaughlin played 61.9% of Cleveland’s offensive snaps in Week 6 and had 9-41-0 rushing and 4-14-0 on four targets.\nIf Judkins is back this week, McLaughlin’s fantasy value turns to dust. Even if Judkins and Sampson both remain out, McLaughlin would probably cede some early-down work in Week 7 to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/audric-estime.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audric Estime</a>, who had a 30.2% snap share in Week 6 and had 9-19-1 rushing, getting a carry on nearly half of his 19 snaps.\nStill, we have to mention McLaughlin as a waiver possibility in case he once again operates as Cleveland’s lead back in Week 7. If he does, a matchup against the Titans would make McLaughlin a top-30 RB option in another four-team bye week.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/roschon-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roschon Johnson (RB – CHC)</a>: 5% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: NE, @SEA, TB\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-monangai.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Monangai</a> sidelined by turf toe for a second straight week, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/roschon-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roschon Johnson</a> once again backed up starting RB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dandre-swift.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D’Andre Swift</a> in Week 6 and had 13-51-1 rushing and 2-34-0 receiving on two targets against the Falcons.\nMonangai could miss another week or two. It would be a stretch to project Johnson for another 15 touches against the Patriots in Week 7. The Bears ran 77 offensive plays and held the ball for just over 40 minutes of clock time in their Week 6 win over the Falcons, which pumped up Johnson’s workload.\nStill, the Bears have one of the better rushing attacks in the league, and Johnson might be flex-worthy in deeper leagues this week with four teams on bye.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zonovan-bam-knight.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bam Knight (RB – ARI)</a>: 0% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: DEN, @DAL, @SEA\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zonovan-bam-knight.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bam Knight</a> had 15-80-0 rushing and 2-18-0 on two targets for the Cardinals in their Week 6 upset of the Rams.\nIt was an unexpectedly run-friendly game script for the Cardinals, with Arizona running 72 offensive plays, and Knight and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-allgeier.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Allgeier</a> combining for 33 carries. Allgeier out-snapped Knight 40-32.\nWhatever fantasy value Knight has most likely evaporates as soon as rookie RB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> returns from an ankle injury — and that could happen this week.\nBut if Love misses another game, Knight could be a flex option against a Broncos defense that has had trouble tackling and has given up 26.0 half-point PPR fantasy points per game to RBs.\nRunning Back Stash Candidates\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emmett-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmett Johnson (RB – KC)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/samaje-perine.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samaje Perine (RB – CIN)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-robinson-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – ATL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-washington-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Washington Jr. (RB – LV)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-wright.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Wright (RB – MIA)</a>\n\nChiefs rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emmett-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmett Johnson</a> is a dual run-catch threat who would inherit a big workload in a top offense if anything happened to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a>. Johnson is rostered in only 23% of Yahoo leagues.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/samaje-perine.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samaje Perine</a> is unlikely to take <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown</a>‘s starting job in Cincinnati, but it was eye-opening when Perine out-carried Brown 14-13 in the Bengals’ Week 5 win over the Dolphins. Perine was also more effective with his carries in that game, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, while Brown averaged 3.0. Perine is one of the more essential handcuff RBs, and we can’t completely discount the possibility that he turns the Bengals’ backfield into a timeshare.\nWeek 6 was a good reminder that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-robinson-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Robinson Jr.</a>‘s stand-alone value is fragile. After averaging 10.2 carries over his first five games, Robinson had just two carries for one yard Sunday against the Bears. Atlanta fell into a deep hole against Chicago, and a negative game script is not Robinson’s friend. But Robinson remains one of the top handcuff RBs in fantasy football as an insurance policy for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a> investors.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a> has been banged up all season. If Jeanty were to miss any time, rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-washington-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Washington Jr.</a> would assume a big workload for Las Vegas. A fourth-round pick out of Arkansas, the 6-1, 223-pound Washington is a size-speed freak who clocked a 4.33 at the scouting combine.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ollie-gordon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ollie Gordon</a> has seized command of Miami’s lead-back role, but we shouldn’t completely dismiss the possibility that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-wright.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Wright</a> plays a fantasy-relevant role at some point. Last season, it was often hard to discern whether Gordon or Wright was the top backup to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>. It’s clear that Gordon is ahead of Wright on the depth chart now, but it’s worth keeping the speedy Wright on the radar and perhaps claiming him if you have a roster spot to spare.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/flex.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWide Receivers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard (WR – PIT)</a>: 50% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: CLE, BYE, @CIN\nTrue Value: $9\nDesperate Need: $17\nBudget-Minded: $5\n\nAnalysis: This article usually doesn’t include players who are rostered in 50% or more of Yahoo leagues, but we’re making an exception for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard</a>, who’s rostered in exactly 50% of Yahoo leagues.\nIf Bernard is unrostered in one of your leagues, there’s a good chance it’s a shallow league with 10 or fewer teams or extremely short benches. Even if it’s that type of a league, Bernard should be rostered.\nInjuries to WRs <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/roman-wilson-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roman Wilson</a> have thrust Bernard into a substantial role, and the second-round rookie appears ready for it. In the Steelers’ 26-19 victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday, Bernard had 11-87-1 on 12 targets. He had a 27.3% target share in that contest.\nThe second-round rookie is going to be ranked inside the top 25 at receiver this week. If Bernard remains unrostered in your league, fix that.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson (WR – NO)</a>: 48% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: PIT, BYE, CLE\nTrue Value: $5\nDesperate Need: $10\nBudget-Minded: $2\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a> has been on IR with a hamstring injury and could be back as early as this week. The more likely scenario is that he returns in Week 9, after the Saints’ Week 8 bye.\nTyson was the eighth overall pick in this year’s draft, and some draft analysts believe he’s the most talented receiver in the rookie class. Tyson had a strong training camp before injuring his hamstring in a joint practice with the Jaguars. Durability was the biggest knock on Tyson coming out of college, since he had missed games with a variety of ailments.\nThe Saints have a high-volume passing game, and if Tyson can stay healthy, he could shine alongside star WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a>.\nTyson will only get more expensive once he’s back. This might be your last chance to get him at a reasonable price.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – NYJ)</a>: 4% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: MIA, LV, @KC\nTrue Value: $3\nDesperate Need: $6\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: In his first NFL game, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr.</a> played just five offensive snaps and had a 30-yard catch on his only target before sustaining a high-ankle sprain that landed him on IR.\nCooper came off IR in Week 6 and had 6-103-1 on seven targets. His touchdown came on a 48-yard bomb. Cooper also had another touchdown negated by a dubious offensive pass interference penalty called against Jets WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tim-patrick.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tim Patrick</a>.\nThe 30th overall pick in this year’s draft, Cooper is a hard-nosed gamer who has good hands and is dangerous after the catch. He can also line up either outside or inside. (Cooper played in the slot on Sunday when the Jets used three-receiver sets.)\nCooper probably isn’t going to challenge <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a>‘s alpha receiver status on the Jets anytime soon, but he can be an effective No. 2 or No. 3.\nAlthough the Jets will probably be getting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adonai Mitchell</a> back from a finger injury in a week or two, Cooper could be a solution for WR-needy fantasy teams. He has playable matchups against the Dolphins and Raiders the next two weeks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen (WR – IND)</a>: 47% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @MIN, @JAX, DAL\nTrue Value: $2\nDesperate Need: $4\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: Over his last three games, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> has 19 catches for 190 yards on 29 targets. The 34-year-old Allen has drawn 11 more targets than fellow Colts WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs</a> over that stretch.\nTE <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> missed the Colts’ Week 6 game against the Titans with a groin injury, and his absence might have contributed to Allen’s big target total. But Allen has become an important component in the Indy passing attack.\nAllen has a nightmare matchup with the Vikings this week, but then he gets matchups with the pass-funnel Jacksonville defense and a Dallas defense that by most statistical measures has been the worst in the league.\nIt might be worth picking up Allen now, letting him ride your bench in Week 7, and then starting him in Weeks 8-9.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker (WR – LV)</a>: 45% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: LAR, @NYJ, @SF\nTrue Value: $2\nDesperate Need: $4\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker</a> will draw waiver attention this week after putting up 5-97-2 on seven targets against the Bills in Week 6.\nTucker has had a couple of splashy games, including a 5-119-1 performance against the Chargers in Week 2. But his floor has been surprisingly sturdy. Tucker has caught at least four passes and has topped 40 receiving yards in five consecutive games.\nThe Rams present a tough matchup in Week 7, but Tucker is nevertheless playable in a four-team bye week.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers (WR – JAX)</a>: 47% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: BYE, IND, @BAL\nTrue Value: $2\nDesperate Need: $4\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers</a> is now being rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues, and he probably won’t be a popular waiver claim this week with the Jaguars on bye following their two-week residency in London.\nA dependable eighth-year veteran, Meyers has 20-285-2 this season on 28 targets. Meyers had 5-83-0 on 10 targets against the Texans in Week 6, with season highs in targets and receiving yardage.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> has become the Jaguars’ clear No. 1 receiver, but Meyers is No. 2 ahead of the disappointing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas</a>. That’s not a bad role when your quarterback is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> and your playcaller is Liam Coen.\nMeyers could be a useful depth piece if you don’t mind adding a receiver who isn’t playing this week.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylin-noel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylin Noel (WR – HOU)</a>: 7% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: NYG, BYE, @LAC\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $3\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: Second-year WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylin-noel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylin Noel</a> had the first 100-yard game of his career on Sunday, catching 4-of-4 targets for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Jaguars in London. Noel had a 13-yard touchdown on Sunday and has scored a TD in each of his last two games.\nThe arrival of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> via trade complicates the target outlook for Noel. Harrison played with Texans QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud</a> at Ohio State, so they have some chemistry. The Texans’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> is often a target hog, of course. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-hutchinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Hutchinson</a> is also involved, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nathaniel-dell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Dell</a> could be close to a return from the catastrophic knee injury he sustained in December 2024.\nBut Noel figures to remain the Texans’ primary slot receiver even after Dell comes back. A third-round pick out of Iowa State in 2025, Noel is an exceptional athlete who clocked a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash at the scouting combine and had a vertical jump of 41 1/2 inches.\nOver his last three games, Noel has caught 12-of-12 targets for 233 yards and two touchdowns. He would have to grow his target share to become consistently fantasy-relevant, but Noel is an ascending player worth rostering in case he’s on the verge of a breakthrough.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kendrick-bourne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kendrick Bourne (WR – ARI)</a>: 19% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: DEN, @DAL, @SEA\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> deactivated for the Cardinals’ Week 5 game and traded away to Houston before their Week 6 game, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kendrick-bourne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kendrick Bourne</a> has had 10-117-0 on 16 targets the last two weeks.\nNow the No. 2 receiver for the pass-heavy Cardinals, Bourne can be a useful asset, particularly in PPR leagues. With 22 touchdowns in 133 career games, Bourne has never been a prolific TD scorer. But reception volume should keep Bourne fantasy viable.\nBourne’s matchup against Denver this week is no picnic, but then he gets a fantastic matchup against the Cowboys and their asbestos pass defense in Week 8.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-lane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Kobi Lane (WR – BAL)</a>: 12% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: CIN, @BUF, JAX\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: Promising rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-lane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Kobi Lane</a> returned from a wrist injury Sunday and had 4-40-0 on five targets.\nA third-round pick from USC, Lane was a standout in training camp. Longtime Ravens beat writer Jamison Henley wrote that in his 27 years of covering the team, Lane had one of the best performances he had seen from any Baltimore rookie.\nIn his first game back from injury, Lane played 54.4% of the Ravens’ offensive snaps, finishing third in WR targets behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devontez-walker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devontez Walker</a>. Flowers is the unquestioned No. 1 receiver in Baltimore. Walker, despite his 37 offensive snaps in Week 6, had zero catches on two targets.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashod-bateman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashod Bateman</a> injured his shoulder on Sunday. If Bateman misses time, Lane will be assured of being on the field in three-receiver sets, and it probably won’t take much for Lane to pass Walker on the depth chart, based on how much buzz there was about Lane this summer.\nLane’s Week 6 numbers might have looked even better if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a> had played, but Jackson’s ankle injury forced the Ravens to play <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-huntley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Huntley</a> at quarterback in a 13-10 loss to the Browns. Jackson is likely to return this week.\nLane is a good speculative addition.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adonai Mitchell (WR – NYJ)</a>: 15% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: MIA, LV, @KC\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adonai Mitchell</a> showed a spark early this season with 3-60-0 against the Titans in Week 1 and 6-63-0 on 12 targets against the Packers in Week 2, but a finger injury has kept Mitchell sidelined for the last four weeks.\nMitchell is likely to be back either this week or next. His impending return might have been more eagerly anticipated by waiver shoppers were it not for a dazzling Week 6 performance by rookie WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr.</a>, who came off IR and had 6-103-1 on seven targets against the Patriots.\nMitchell might be worth a speculative addition, but keep the FAAB bids small.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keon-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keon Coleman (WR – BUF)</a>: 31% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: BYE, BAL, @MIN\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: There’s a good chance <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> will be back from his shoulder injury when the Bills emerge from their Week 7 bye, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keon-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keon Coleman</a> could still be fantasy-relevant upon Moore’s return.\nMaybe this isn’t a true third-year breakout for Coleman, but it’s been at least a slight breakthrough for him. Coleman has scored a touchdown in three consecutive games. He has caught 79.2% of his 24 targets and is averaging 11.8 yards per target.\nWith the Bills on bye this week, you can probably acquire Coleman with a $1 or $2 bid and hope that this really is a third-year breakout and it’s just getting started.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk (WR – SF)</a>: 4% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @ATL, BYE, LV\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> out with a hamstring injury and promising rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a> not expected to return from an ankle injury until the latter part of November, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> could play a meaningful short-term role for the 49ers’ high-powered offense.\nKirk strained his calf on the first day of San Francisco’s training camp and has been on IR. He has been designated to return from IR, and if he doesn’t make his return against the Commanders on Monday night, he’ll almost certainly suit up against the Falcons in Week 7.\nSince his 1,100-yard season with the Jaguars in 2022 and a productive but injury-shortened campaign with the Jags in 2023, Kirk hasn’t done much. He had 27-379-1 over eight games with Jacksonville in 2024 and 28-239-1 over 13 games with the Texans last year. Kirk averaged just 4.6 yards per target and 0.90 yards per route run in 2025.\nKirk, who turns 30 next month, could have a substantial role in one of the most efficient passing attacks in the league this week when the 49ers face a pass-funnel Falcons defense.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/demario-douglas.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeMario Douglas (WR – NE)</a>: 8% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @CHI, @MIA, GB\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a> returned from a high-ankle sprain on Sunday, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/demario-douglas.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeMario Douglas</a> was the Patriots’ most impactful pass catcher in Week 6, finishing with 7-86-1 on eight targets. Douglas has 151 receiving yards and three touchdowns over his last two games.\nBrown’s return might have been a blemish on the near-term fantasy value of Douglas, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> sustained a shoulder injury Sunday while hauling in a long TD pass from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-maye.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake Maye</a>, and if Doubs misses time, Douglas could have low-level flex value during a run of favorable matchups against the Bears, Dolphins and Packers.\nWide Receiver Stash Candidates\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-bell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Bell (WR – MIA)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-douglas.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Douglas (WR – MIA)</a>\n\nThe Dolphins have a league-low 849 passing yards and two touchdown passes through five games, but they have an intriguing pair of rookie receivers in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-bell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Bell</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-douglas.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Douglas</a>. Bell, who has an appealing combination of size (6-2, 228) and speed, might have been a first-round pick instead of a late third-rounder had he not torn his ACL last November while playing for Louisville. Douglas, a third-round pick from Texas Tech, was a standout in training camp and had 5-94-0 in Week 1 before sustaining an ankle injury in Week 2 that landed him on IR. He is expected to return this week as the Dolphins emerge from a Week 6 bye. Bell and Douglas are intriguing talents who might be worth stashing in case the Dolphins’ passing game starts to show a pulse.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/in-season-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nQuarterbacks\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers (QB – PIT)</a>: 42% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @NO, CLE, BYE\nTrue Value: $2\nDesperate Need: $4\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a> has thrown multiple passes in four straight games, and he’s thrown for 235 or more yards in four straight games. The 42-year-old QB has averaged 38.5 pass attempts per game over that stretch.\nThe old man is dealing.\nRodgers faces a mediocre Saints defense this week, then gets a rematch with the Browns this week. In Week 4, Rodgers was 22-of-40 for 299 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Pittsburgh’s 27-24 road loss in Cleveland.\nRodgers is a fine streaming option for the next two weeks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Penix Jr. (QB – ATL)</a>: 15% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: SF, @TB, CIN\nTrue Value: $2\nDesperate Need: $4\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: In a week where palatable streaming QB options are limited, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Penix Jr.</a> is a solid option.\nPenix has thrown for at least 223 yards in all four of his starts this season. After throwing a single TD pass in each of his first three games, he threw for three touchdowns vs. the Bears in Week 6.\nAlthough he’s averaging a modest 16.4 fantasy points per start, Penix has been efficient, averaging 8.6 yards per pass attempt. The Falcons are never going to be pass-heavy when they have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a> in the backfield, so Penix needs to be efficient to have any fantasy value.\nPenix has a tricky matchup this week against a 49ers defense that has given up 6.1 yards per pass attempt and has allowed five TD passes over its first five games. But the 49ers also have the sort of high-powered offense that could force the Falcons into a shootout and pump up the pass volume for Penix.\nYou could also use Penix against a pass-funnel Buccaneers defense in Week 8 and against the Bengals in Week 9.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy (QB – NYG)</a>: 1% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @HOU, BYE, @PHI\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: We have to acknowledge that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> was a complete train wreck in Minnesota last season and that his splashy performance in relief of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameis-winston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameis Winston</a> in Week 6 could absolutely be fool’s gold.\nBut sometimes new surroundings can make all the difference, and McCarthy looked like a different player Sunday while almost leading the Giants to a miracle comeback against the Saints.\nLast season, McCarthy seemed to want to rocket every throw — even the ones that called for touch. In Week 6, McCarthy looked like more than just a one-speed passer. On the Giants’ final drive of the game, McCarthy layered a beautiful throw to TE <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely</a> for a 20-yard completion. It was the kind of throw McCarthy seemed incapable of last year.\nMcCarthy completed 11-of-21 passes for 243 yards with one touchdown and one interception in less than one quarter of action. McCarthy entered the game with 11:31 remaining in the fourth quarter. McCarthy also reminded us that he’s a dangerous runner with a 28-yard scramble on his final drive.\nAre we on the verge of a McCarthy revival? It’s fair to be skeptical. But it might be worth a buck or two to see if McCarthy can finally live up to his first-round draft pedigree.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith (QB – NYJ)</a>: 7% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: MIA, LV, @KC\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith</a> can be an effective quarterback if he has time to throw, and this week he faces a Miami defense that has recorded four sacks in five games and has generated a pressure rate of 18.4% — among the lowest in the league. The Dolphins also have an opponent passer rating of 115.0 — among the highest in the league.\nSmith added another weapon to his arsenal in Week 6, with rookie Omar Cooper coming back from an ankle injury on Sunday and catching six passes for 103 yards and a touchdown.\nSmith is a solid matchup-based streamer for Week 6.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tanner-mckee.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanner McKee (QB – PHI)</a>: 4% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: DAL, @WSH, NYG\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: The Eagles’ offense is in tatters, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a> on IR with a blood clot in his calf and the Philadelphia offensive line unrecognizable after being so good in recent years and now being so ineffective.\nMaking his first start of the season in place of Hurts, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tanner-mckee.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanner McKee</a> was 26-of-45 for 215 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions against the Panthers on Sunday. He averaged just 4.8 yards per pass attempt.\nWhile it’s hard to gin up any enthusiasm for McKee or the Eagles’ offense, a Week 7 matchup against the Cowboys could make McKee a low-level streaming option. The Dallas pass defense has been atrocious this season, allowing the most fantasy points to opposing QBs.\nQuarterback Stash Candidates\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza (QB – LV)</a>\n\nWe don’t know what the Raiders’ internal timetable is for the switch from veteran QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a> to No. 1 draft pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a>, but it’s possible the team could make that change soon. For the Raiders, this season is all about the transition to Mendoza as the starter. Now that Las Vegas has lost three straight games, any pretense of playoff contention can be set aside. There’s no guarantee Mendoza will be a useful fantasy asset in his first handful of NFL starts, but he’ll have value in superflex leagues and perhaps in some deeper 1QB formats.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-market-values/half-ppr/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTight Ends\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-higbee.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Higbee (TE – LAR)</a>: 35% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @LV, LAC, @WSH\nTrue Value: $3\nDesperate Need: $5\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a> appeared to sustain a non-contact knee injury in the final minutes of the Rams’ Week 6 loss to the Cardinals. The Rams already use a ton of two- and three-TE sets. If Adams misses significant time with his injury, it’s a good bet that the Rams will lean hard into multiple tight end usage.\nHigbee had a relatively disappointing 4-22-0 stat line on four targets vs. the Cardinals after racking up 18-212-1 on 23 targets over his previous three games.\nThe Rams have a Week 7 matchup against a Raiders defense that has been getting worked over by tight ends this season. If you need a tight end this week, go after Higbee. Spend an extra buck or two if we learn that Adams is going to be out for a while.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tj-hockenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T.J. Hockenson (TE – MIN)</a>: 33% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: IND, @DET, BUF\nTrue Value: $2\nDesperate Need: $4\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tj-hockenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T.J. Hockenson</a> sustained a concussion in Week 5, so you’ll want to check his status before bidding on him. But chances are he’ll be ready to go in Week 7 when the Vikings come out of their bye week.\nHockenson has an appealing Week 7 matchup against the Colts, who entered Week 6 having given up the 10th-most fantasy points to tight ends. In Week 8, Hockenson gets an even better matchup against the Lions, who have allowed far and away the most fantasy points to TEs this year.\nIf you’re streaming tight ends, Hockenson should be able to more than adequately cover you at the position for the next two weeks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colby-parkinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colby Parkinson (TE – LAR)</a>: 1% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @LV, LAC, @WSH\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: As noted above in the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-higbee.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Higbee</a> report, the injury to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a> could lead to additional targets for the Rams’ tight ends.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colby-parkinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colby Parkinson</a> played 12 fewer snaps and ran 10 fewer routes than Higbee in Week 6, but Parkinson had the better numbers, with 5-31-1 on six targets.\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terrance-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrance Ferguson</a> likely to return in Week 8, Parkinson will probably be third in the pass-catching pecking order among the Rams’ tight ends. Still, Parkinson could have streaming value in the coming weeks if Adams is out of the picture for a while.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/pat-freiermuth.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Freiermuth (TE – PIT)</a>: 46% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: CLE, BYE, @CIN\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/pat-freiermuth.php\">Pat Freiermuth</a> has to share TE targets with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/darnell-washington.php\">Darnell Washington</a> and hasn’t produced more than 46 receiving yards in a game this season, but he has four touchdowns and is averaging 3.5 catches per contest.\nIf you need to stream a tight end and don’t want to pay a lot for the privilege, spend a buck on Freiermuth and pray that he scores a touchdown against the Browns.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-mayer.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Mayer (TE – LV)</a>: 8% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: LAR, @NYJ, @SF\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: The Raiders’ passing attack is unconventional in that the team’s No. 2 tight end is more fantasy-relevant than the No. 2 wide receiver.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> is not only the Raiders’ No. 1 tight end, but the No. 1 tight end in the entire NFL. To <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-mayer.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Mayer</a>‘s credit, he’s managing to thrive in Bowers’ shadow. Mayer actually outproduced Bowers in Week 6, with 7-95-0 on nine targets against the Bills. Bowers had 4-70-0 on nine targets.\nMayer is averaging 5.7 targets, 4.7 catches and 44.7 receiving yards per game. He’s playable in a pinch this week and can be a solid backup tight end in leagues where rostering more than one TE makes sense.\nTight End Stash Candidates\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terrance-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrance Ferguson (TE – LAR)</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terrance-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrance Ferguson</a> is on IR with an ankle injury but is eligible to come off in Week 8. Ferguson flashed his plus athleticism with 6-54-1 on nine targets against the Giants in Week 2. He could be prominently involved in the Rams’ passing game upon his return, particularly if WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a> misses time with the knee injury he sustained in Week 6.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/start-sit-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nDefenses\nCarolina Panthers: 21% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: TB, @GB, DEN\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: Even with injury problems at cornerback, the Panthers’ defense proved in Week 6 that it could smother a lesser offense, limiting the Eagles to 14 points and 222 yards of offense.\nThis week, the Panthers face the Buccaneers, who have been starting undrafted rookie free agent <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalon-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalon Daniels</a> at quarterback while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> recovers from a thumb injury. In three starts, Daniels has been sacked nine times and has thrown four interceptions.\nEven if Mayfield returns this week, the Panthers will be in play as a streaming defense for Week 6.\nNew York Jets: 14% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: MIA, LV, @KC\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $2\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: The Jets have a sneaky-good defense. The Jets’ D has forced eight turnovers and recorded 17 sacks while holding three of its first six opponents to fewer than 200 yards of offense.\nThe Jets get a Week 7 date with the Dolphins, who have committed eight turnovers and taken 14 sacks in five games. Miami is averaging 14.0 points per game.\nCleveland Browns: 19% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @TEN, @PIT, @NO\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: Since Week 2, the Browns have held opponents to 17.6 points a game. This week, they face the Titans, who are averaging 14.0 points and 236.3 yards of offense per game.\nThe Titans are a great target for streaming defenses, and the Cleveland D has become respectable.\nTennessee Titans: 2% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: CLE, @CIN, BYE\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: The Titans are showing some incremental defensive improvement under head coach Robert Saleh.\nTennessee has a Week 7 matchup against Cleveland and QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deshaun-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deshaun Watson</a>, who has been sacked a league-high 24 times in six games.\nDallas Cowboys: 15% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @PHI, ARI, @IND\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: This might be a hard sell in light of how poorly the Dallas defense has played this season, but the attraction here is a Week 7 matchup with the Eagles.\nPlagued by offensive line woes and forced to play without starting QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a>, who has a blood clot in his leg, the Eagles generated only 14 points and 222 yards of offense Sunday against a Carolina defense that isn’t regarded as fearsome.\nIf you’re pinching FAAB pennies and want to grab a streaming defense with a zero-dollar bid, consider the Cowboys.\nKickers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/evan-mcpherson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evan McPherson (K – CIN)</a>: 35% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @BAL, TEN, @ATL\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/evan-mcpherson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evan McPherson</a> is perfect on the season, having gone 10-for-10 on field goals and 14-of-14 on extra points. He’s averaging 10.8 fantasy points per game.\nThe Bengals have one of the more potent offenses in the league and are averaging 25.6 points per game, giving McPherson a sturdy floor.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-bates.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Bates (K – DET)</a>: 28% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: GB, MIN, @MIA\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: The biggest drawback to having <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-bates.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Bates</a> as your fantasy kicker is that Lions head coach Dan Campbell is hyper-aggressive about going for it on fourth down, often eschewing field goal opportunities to go for seven points.\nBut Bates is a fine kicker with a powerful leg, and he’s tied to arguably the league’s most powerful offense. Bates is 8-of-8 on field goals and 20-of-20 on extra points.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-boswell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Boswell (K – PIT)</a>: 25% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @NO, CLE, BYE\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-boswell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Boswell</a> kicked a season-high four field goals Sunday in the Steelers’ 26-19 overtime win against the Buccaneers. Boswell hooked a 48-yarder wide on Sunday — his fourth missed field goal of the season. Still, he’s averaging 2.2 made FGs per game and is a perfect 12-of-12 on extra points this season.\nBoswell faces the Saints this week in France. New Orleans is yielding 11.6 fantasy points per game to kickers.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matt-gay.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Gay (K – LV)</a>: 26% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: LAR, @NYJ, @SF\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matt-gay.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Gay</a> just keeps putting up points. He kicked three more field goals and three more extra points in Week 6.\nGay is 14-of-15 on field goals and 14-of-14 on extra points this year. He’s averaging 10.7 fantasy points per game and will get a dome matchup this week against the Rams in Las Vegas.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ryan-fitzgerald.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Fitzgerald (K – CAR)</a>: 2% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: TB, @GB, DEN\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ryan-fitzgerald.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Fitzgerald</a> is 11-of-11 on field goals this season. He was 2-of-2 Sunday in Philadelphia, with one of his FGs coming from 52 yards. Fitzgerald had had trouble with extra points, however — he missed his fourth one of the season on Sunday and is 11-of-15 on PATs.\nFitzgerald is averaging 10.4 fantasy points per game. He has a Week 7 matchup against the Buccaneers, who have allowed the most fantasy points to kickers this season.\nFool’s Gold\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter (CB, WR – JAX)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jawhar-jordan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jawhar Jordan (RB – HOU)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/corey-kiner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corey Kiner (RB – NE)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashid-shaheed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashid Shaheed (WR – SEA)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tommy-tremble.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tommy Tremble (TE – CAR)</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a>, the Jaguars’ full-time cornerback and part-time wide receiver, had his most impactful pass-catching performance of the season on Sunday, with 4-59-1 on four targets. The second overall pick of the 2025 draft, Hunter is immensely talented but simply doesn’t get enough offensive snaps to warrant a spot on your roster. Hunter did all that damage on only nine snaps in Week 6, and he now has six catches for the season.\nElevated from the Texans’ practice squad last week, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jawhar-jordan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jawhar Jordan</a> had a key 25-yard TD run in the Texans’ Week 6 victory over the Jaguars as part of a 6-43-1 rushing day. Jordan also added a seven-yard catch. Jordan played only 22.2% of Houston’s offensive snaps on Sunday, so you would have a hard time starting him with any confidence against the Giants in Week 7. The Texans are on bye in Week 8, and it’s possible RB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> returns from his groin injury in Week 9, at which point the Texans’ backfield presumably goes back to being a two-man platoon with Montgomery and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/woody-marks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woody Marks</a>. We don’t recommend adding Jordan.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/corey-kiner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corey Kiner</a> led the Patriots in Week 6 rushing yardage with 11-57-0 against the Jets. But it’s hard to project Kiner for a fantasy-relevant role in a backfield that also includes <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashid-shaheed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashid Shaheed</a> will draw some waiver interest after producing 5-66-0 on eight targets against the Broncos last Thursday night. But those eight targets were a season high for Shaheed, who hadn’t caught more than three passes or produced more than 35 receiving yards in any of his previous five games. Seahawks QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a> threw 51 passes against the Broncos last week, and the unusually high pass volume inflated Shaheed’s stat line. Don’t chase the dragon here.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tommy-tremble.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tommy Tremble</a> had a pair of TD catches for the Panthers on Sunday. Although Tremble led the Carolina tight ends in snaps, routes and targets in Week 6, Tremble is not worth your attention. He’s had 25 or fewer receiving yards in three of the Panthers’ first five games.\nDrop Recommendations\nDroppable\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs (WR – NE)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix (QB – DEN)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyjae-spears.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameis-winston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameis Winston (QB – NYG)</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a>‘ fantasy value was already going to take a hit with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>‘s Week 6 return from a high-ankle sprain, but then Doubs injured his shoulder Sunday while laying out for a TD catch. Doubs is now droppable.\nAfter being drafted at an ADP of QB15, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> is averaging 13.6 fantasy points per game. He’s averaging 174.8 passing yards per game and 5.6 yards per attempt. And after averaging better than 20 rushing yards per game in each of his first two seasons, Nix is averaging 6.2 rushing yards per game in 2025. He can’t be trusted even in a favorable matchup against the Cardinals this week.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyjae-spears.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyjae Spears</a> played 23.9% of the Titans’ offensive snaps in Week 6 and had two touches — one carry, one catch. There were times during the preseason and in the early weeks of the season when it seemed as if the Titans’ backfield might be a near-timeshare, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard</a> as the 1A, Spears as the 1B. But Pollard is now clearly the lead back in Tennessee, and the Titans’ offense is so impotent that it’s not worth holding a backup RB on this team.\nIt was unclear as of this writing whether the Giants would start <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameis-winston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameis Winston</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> at quarterback in Week 7. Winston was benched in the second half of the Giants’ Week 6 loss to the Saints after throwing two interceptions and taking four sacks, and McCarthy played well after coming in. Even if Winston gets the start this week, he’ll be in danger of being benched if he starts slowly. He’s no longer a viable option at quarterback.\nDroppable With a Chance of Regret\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews (TE – BAL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – TEN)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\">Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)</a>\n\nThe only reason <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews</a> lands in this category instead of the flat-out droppable category is because <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>‘s absence might partially explain Andrews’ sickly 1-4-0 stat line from the Ravens’ Week 6 loss to the Browns. But Andrews hasn’t been good with Jackson either. Through six games, Andrews has 23-181-1 on 30 targets. The 31-year-old tight end is averaging 5.5 yards per target after averaging a career-low 6.0 yards per target last season. Clearly on a downward trajectory, Andrews is by no means a must-hold.\nTitans slot receiver <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson</a> isn’t a big-play guy and has never scored many touchdowns, so he needs catch volume to be valuable. He’s averaging 6.2 targets, 4.2 catches and 33.0 yards per game for the Titans, whose passing game continues to sputter with QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-ward.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Ward</a> at the helm. Robinson is averaging 7.9 yards per catch and 5.4 yards per target. What’s particularly damning is that Robinson had only 3-22-0 on seven targets Sunday against a Colts defense that had been giving up 118 receiving yards per game to slot receivers. Feel free to dump Robinson if you need to free up a roster spot.\nThere were reports Sunday morning that the Giants were going to reduce the role of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\">Cam Skattebo</a> in Week 6. Skattebo fumbled four times in his first five games. The Giants recovered the first three of those fumbles, but Skattebo committed a costly turnover late in the Giants’ Week 5 game against the Commanders. That fumble nearly turned a probable win into a loss, but the Commanders’ clock-management issues late in the game resulted in a tie. The Giants threw Skattebo into fumble jail. He played only six snaps Sunday against the Saints and did not have a touch. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devin-singletary.php\">Devin Singletary</a> played 31 snaps for the Giants, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyrone-tracy-jr.php\">Tyrone Tracy</a> played 29, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/najee-harris-rb.php\">Najee Harris</a> played 11. It’s possible Skattebo’s stay in fumble jail is a short one. But it’s also possible he’s paroled into a committee. It’s not as if Skattebo was providing a bounty of fantasy value as a lead back. He was RB24 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring through Week 5. 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We’ve officially reached the point in the season where Dameon Pierce is scoring nearly twice as many fantasy points as Bijan Robinson. Good players are bad; players who were on the ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:13598:\"Welcome to the Week 7 fantasy football panic meter.\nWe’ve officially reached the point in the season where <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dameon-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dameon Pierce</a> is scoring nearly twice as many fantasy points as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>. Good players are bad; players who were on the practice squad last week are good, and, per usual, nothing makes sense. But before you send half your roster to the trade block, let’s figure out who actually deserves a spot on our favorite list.\nIf you’re new here, this is where we decide who deserves patience, who deserves concern, and who should have you reaching for the big red button. Each week, several players are featured and assigned a grade corresponding to their current panic level.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waiver Wire Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/in-season-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWeek 7 Fantasy Football Panic Meter\nBelow is a scale with grades from 0 to 4 and a broad strategy corresponding to each grade.\nLet’s get into this week’s breakdown, shall we?\n\n\n\n\nPANIC METER GRADE\nSTRATEGY/PLAN OF ACTION\n\n\n0\n\nThis past week wasn’t ideal, but is most likely an anomaly. Panic is not necessary.\n\n\n\n1\n\nPanic is present. Don’t sound the alarm yet, but keep an eye on it.\n\n\n\n2\n\nOfficially panicked, taking things week by week, considering a Plan B, exploring trades or possibly benching for a more reliable option.\n\n\n\n3\n\nFire sale. Actively seeking a trade. In most cases, the player is no longer a trustworthy starter. In some cases, a borderline drop candidate.\n\n\n\n4\n\nSever all ties. Smash the drop button so hard this player ends up in the shadow realm.\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens (WR – DAL)</a> | Panic Meter: 1\nDespite recording at least 73 receiving yards in four of his last five games, George Pickens has surpassed 15.2 PPR points just once in six contests. Which is fine, and the reason his panic level isn’t higher. But managers were hoping for a little more than ‘fine’ when drafting him.\nPickens’ 28-point explosion against Tampa Bay is his only truly difference-making performance so far. With just one touchdown through six games, the explosive upside that made Pickens a low-end WR1 has largely been missing. He’s still a serviceable WR2 or FLEX. The only reason panic is present is the lack of ceiling performances.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)</a> | Panic Meter: 1\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren</a> spent three weeks convincing fantasy managers he was finally Pittsburgh’s undisputed lead back, only for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> to return and remind everyone that we can’t have nice things. Warren averaged 24.3 PPR points over the three games Dowdle missed. In the three games they’ve both been active, that number plummets to just 10.9 points per game, with Warren averaging fewer than 15 touches.\nSunday’s 16-touch, 78-yard performance against Tampa Bay was perfectly serviceable, but Dowdle immediately reclaimed 10 touches of his own, threatening the workload that made Warren so valuable. Warren is still dominating snaps from the backfield, with over 70% in every game since Week 1, but we have fair evidence that Dowdle’s presence is affecting his production. You’re still starting Warren, but this situation needs to be monitored. Downgrade him to mid-range RB2 territory for now.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams (WR – DAL)</a> | Panic Meter: 1.5\nDavante Adams has been held to fewer than 55 receiving yards in four of his six games, including three performances under 40. We knew Adams’ fantasy value would depend on touchdowns and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a>‘s health.\nSunday’s three-catch, 39-yard outing against Arizona (before he left with an injury) was his latest reminder of just how ugly the floor can get. You’re still starting Adams, but the 6.9-point afternoons are every bit as much a part of the package as the occasional explosion.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott (QB – DAL)</a> | Panic Meter: 1.5\nAfter tossing eight touchdowns and zero interceptions from Weeks 2-4, Dak Prescott has thrown just two touchdowns and four interceptions over his last two games, finishing with approximately 14 and 12 fantasy points, respectively. His latest masterpiece featured 54 pass attempts, 258 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions against Green Bay.\nTo be fair, several of those turnovers were the fault of his receivers. Unfortunately, the fantasy stat sheet does not account for that. Yet, it raises the question: Is there something fundamentally wrong with Dallas, and how much should we panic? I’m holding off on sounding the panic alarm for now. With the way his defense has looked, Prescott will most likely have high passing volume all season. If he puts up a third dud in a row, however, we will be having a different discussion next week.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson (WR – ARI)</a> | Panic Meter: 2\nRemember when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a> was getting peppered with targets, as if he were the only receiver on Arizona’s roster? Those were the days. After commanding 30 targets across Weeks 3 and 4, Wilson has seen just seven targets in each of his last two games, producing nearly identical lines — four catches for 30 yards and four catches for 32 yards — and failing to top 7.5 PPR points in both. Are you feeling panicked?\nEven with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacoby-brissett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacoby Brissett</a> attempting 35 passes against the Rams, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> moving on to Houston, Wilson saw just a 20% target share. Brissett is still throwing the ball plenty, but when he’s not doubling down on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a>, he’s spreading the wealth around. Wilson remains a reasonable FLEX option, but until we see some consistency, he’s fallen into WR3 territory.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)</a> | Panic Meter: 2.5\nFor two weeks, it looked like we might finally be getting the fantasy-friendly version of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes</a> back, rather than the quarterback who’s great at real-life football but hates his fantasy managers. Unfortunately, Mahomes has now failed to reach 20 fantasy points in three consecutive games, including Sunday’s 10.5-point performance against the Chargers.\nThe truth is, Mahomes has failed to reach 20 fantasy points in 21 of his last 35 regular-season games, a staggering 60% of his appearances since 2024. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> is now the star of the show, and the Chiefs are winning, so this kind of output is unlikely to change. At this point, Mahomes might be closer to a weekly streamer than a QB1.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)</a> | Panic Meter: 4\nI don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough. Ladd McConkey has now had three different injuries in six games this season and has delivered meaningful production only once. And that was over a month ago. It’s not his fault he got hurt, but 2.7 PPR points in Week 6 were the final straw.\nWe would be better off severing all ties with the Chargers’ offense until they make major changes. 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football waiver wire targets. We’ll help you prioritize your bids for the week ahead. Check out our full expert consensus fantasy football waiver wire rankings and all of our fantasy football ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9298:\"Our analysts combine to provide rankings for weekly fantasy football waiver wire targets. We’ll help you prioritize your bids for the week ahead. Check out our full expert consensus <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/waiver-wire-overall.php\">fantasy football waiver wire rankings</a> and all of our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2024/09/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-pickups-advice-week-1-adds-targets/\">fantasy football waiver wire advice for the week</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\">More Waiver Wire Picks</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/03/best-fantasy-football-rankings/\">Best Fantasy Football Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-central.php\">Fantasy Football Trade Tools</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-planner.php\"></a>\nFantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings: Week 7\nNote: Players chosen based upon having early-week consensus roster percent below 50%.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Waiver Wire Rankings</a> powered by FantasyPros\nECR – <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/about/faq/tools/#consensus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Expert Consensus Rankings</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/intro.php\"></a>\nFantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target: Week 7\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard (WR – PIT)</a>: 50% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: CLE, BYE, @CIN\nTrue Value: $9\nDesperate Need: $17\nBudget-Minded: $5\n\nAnalysis: This article usually doesn’t include players who are rostered in 50% or more of Yahoo leagues, but we’re making an exception for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard</a>, who’s rostered in exactly 50% of Yahoo leagues.\nIf Bernard is unrostered in one of your leagues, there’s a good chance it’s a shallow league with 10 or fewer teams or extremely short benches. Even if it’s that type of a league, Bernard should be rostered.\nInjuries to WRs <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/roman-wilson-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roman Wilson</a> have thrust Bernard into a substantial role, and the second-round rookie appears ready for it. In the Steelers’ 26-19 victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday, Bernard had 11-87-1 on 12 targets. He had a 27.3% target share in that contest.\nThe second-round rookie is going to be ranked inside the top 25 at receiver this week. If Bernard remains unrostered in your league, fix that.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – NYJ)</a>: 4% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: MIA, LV, @KC\nTrue Value: $3\nDesperate Need: $6\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: In his first NFL game, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr.</a> played just five offensive snaps and had a 30-yard catch on his only target before sustaining a high-ankle sprain that landed him on IR.\nCooper came off IR in Week 6 and had 6-103-1 on seven targets. His touchdown came on a 48-yard bomb. Cooper also had another touchdown negated by a dubious offensive pass interference penalty called against Jets WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tim-patrick.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tim Patrick</a>.\nThe 30th overall pick in this year’s draft, Cooper is a hard-nosed gamer who has good hands and is dangerous after the catch. He can also line up either outside or inside. (Cooper played in the slot on Sunday when the Jets used three-receiver sets.)\nCooper probably isn’t going to challenge <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a>‘s alpha receiver status on the Jets anytime soon, but he can be an effective No. 2 or No. 3.\nAlthough the Jets will probably be getting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adonai Mitchell</a> back from a finger injury in a week or two, Cooper could be a solution for WR-needy fantasy teams. He has playable matchups against the Dolphins and Raiders the next two weeks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman (RB – DEN)</a>: 29% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @ARI, KC, @CAR\nTrue Value: $4\nDesperate Need: $8\nBudget-Minded: $1\n\nAnalysis: Heading into Week 3, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a> was a hot waiver pickup because it seemed as if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. 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QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> bears a large share of the blame, but Dobbins is averaging 3.3 yards per carry, while Harvey is averaging 3.9.\nThe Denver offense could use a spark, and perhaps Coleman could provide it. The rookie from Washington had a strong training camp and looked good in Week 2, when he had 10-39-1 rushing and 3-19-0 receiving against the Jaguars, who have the NFL’s best run defense by virtually any statistical measure. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the Broncos rolled up a season-high 392 yards of offense against the Jags that week with Coleman prominently involved.\nAlthough he has the straight-line speed of a tight end, the 5-8, 220-pound Coleman is hard to tackle, has good rushing instincts, is an able pass catcher, and is regarded as a good pass blocker.\nColeman has been out of sight, out of mind during his stay on IR. 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I’ve been mad in the past, but never completely out on the whole offense so early into a season. I always try to seek positives. Those of you who have read my work for a while will know that I rarely call for a player to be benched or […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:26775:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 04: Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion looks on during the Philadelphia Eagles training camp on August 4th, 2026 at Jefferson Health Training Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nI’m completely done with this offense. I’ve been mad in the past, but never completely out on the whole offense so early into a season. I always try to seek positives. Those of you who have read my work for a while will know that I rarely call for a player to be benched or a coach to be fired. I would much rather explain what is going wrong and look for ways to fix it. But after watching the Eagles’ offense against the Panthers, I think Sean Mannion (you can add more if you want) should probably go. This under-center, outside zone offense he brought in has been dreadful, and I don’t see a coach who looks ready to solve the problems his own system is creating. With so little coaching experience, he looks completely out of his depth.\n\nI know fans will rightly call for Nick Sirianni, too. I am not defending him at all. He is the head coach, and he is responsible for allowing this to continue. But replacing the offensive coordinator and handing the offense to Josh Grizzard, or even Sirianni himself, is a more straightforward immediate change than firing the head coach. If Sirianni has to take over, let him deal with it. He’s the head coach. What I absolutely cannot get behind is giving Mannion even more responsibility. Or fire them both, whatever. I just can’t keep watching the same thing every week! It’s driving me crazy. \n\nThe injuries are real, but this was a Panthers defense with both of its top two cornerbacks on injured reserve and Jaelan Phillips playing only 28 snaps. There were matchups to exploit. There were opportunities to move the ball. Instead, the Eagles repeatedly put their players in positions where they had almost no chance. I didn’t think Tanner McKee played well, but I am tired of trying to evaluate quarterbacks, running backs, and offensive linemen within an operation this dysfunctional. It isn’t fair on the players.\n\nOffense\n\nThe very first play tells you almost everything you need to know. The Eagles line up under center, run play action, and leave a defender unblocked. The Panthers have four potential blitzers to their left, and the protection ends up asking Dameon Pierce to account for two defenders. I assume Willie Lampkin is supposed to pull across and pick up the linebacker, but he looks confused and helps where he isn’t needed. Without knowing the protection call, I can’t tell you exactly where the communication breaks down. I can tell you that the result is hopeless.\n\nThis is the opening play. The staff has had all week to prepare it, and the protection still looks like this. We aren’t talking about a defense unveiling something in the fourth quarter that the offense has never seen before. The Eagles start the game unable to sort out who is blocking whom. After weeks of the same issues, that is unacceptable. The opening possessions felt insulting to the fans who turned up to watch this team.\n\n\nEagles Offense\' All22 vs. Panthers. Get ready; it\'s bad. 1) The Eagles\' pass protection plan (NOT individuals – but the scheme) was abysmal again in this game. This is the very first play of the game. Under-center play action, of course, and the Eagles leave a Panthers defender… <a href=\"https://t.co/p6g9sjnefb\">pic.twitter.com/p6g9sjnefb</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112159389138157625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn the next drive, Elijah Moore runs straight past Akayleb Evans (29) at the top of the screen. I highlighted Evans as someone to attack in the preview, and the opportunity is right there. McKee doesn’t have a chance to take advantage because the protection collapses again. The Panthers show a five-man front, but the Eagles appear to want their offensive linemen to block across a gap while leaving the edge defender to two tight ends. That requires Jake Majors to get across to No. 95, which leaves No. 92 for Tyler Steen. Steen can’t get over in time.\n\nWhy are we making this so difficult? I understand that protections involve more than simply pointing five linemen at five defenders, but the Eagles keep creating problems for themselves with these assignments. They have seven players in protection against five rushers and still can’t give the quarterback a chance to throw to an open receiver. Majors is struggling at center, but he is hanging in there, and I thought the individual offensive line play was better than the overall protection would suggest. The staff deserves serious scrutiny for the plan it is asking these players to execute.\n\n\n2) Next drive, another missed opportunity. Look at the top of the screen: Elijah Moore roasts 29 (who isn\'t good, and I called this out in the preview), but McKee doesn\'t have a chance because of protection. Again. It\'s a 5-man front, but the Eagles seem to want their lineman… <a href=\"https://t.co/2j2YPeuCx7\">pic.twitter.com/2j2YPeuCx7</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112160693046669613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe problems extend beyond blocking. The Eagles keep running this under-center play-action concept, often called “throttle,” a staple of the Shanahan offense in which the receiver can settle rather than continue across the field. It can work as a changeup to crossing routes. But the Eagles barely have a functioning crossing-route game, so what exactly are they changing up? The Panthers’ linebackers don’t bite on the fake and get good depth. There is no short route in the middle to draw them forward, leaving very little space behind them for the throw.\n\nThe defense isn’t being stretched horizontally or vertically. The Eagles are borrowing a concept without creating the conditions that make it effective. It looks like running the Shanahan offense on beginner mode without understanding why the actual offense works. Their under-center passing game was utterly hopeless here: three incompletions and two sacks on five under-center play-action snaps. That isn’t helping a backup quarterback settle into a game.\n\n\n3) The Eagles have run this under center play action Shanahan style \'Throttle\' play a lot this year, and I can barely remember it working. It\'s often used as a mix-up to the standard crossing route, but the Eagles barely have any success with crossing routes, so why would the… <a href=\"https://t.co/c11AWxkNRW\">pic.twitter.com/c11AWxkNRW</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112161418841649663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nI mean, seriously, come on, guys. This is laughable. This chart looks made up!\n\n\nUnder Center Dropback Success Rate 1) 59.5%, NYJ 2) 59.1%, SEA 3) 57.7%, SF . . NFL avg : 49.5% . . 30) 35.0%, MIA 31) 30.3%, DEN 32) 15.2%, PHI 😨 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Eagles</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/DZXoQPL5Il\">pic.twitter.com/DZXoQPL5Il</a>— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) <a href=\"https://x.com/denizselman33/status/2112026885001552023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nBelieve it or not, the Eagles did have two successful under-center runs in a row. Both were outside zone to the right from 12 personnel, and Dallas Goedert did a good job blocking on that side. Derrick Brown wasn’t on the field for the first one. On the second, the Eagles ran away from him, and the Panthers’ slant took their defensive linemen away from the opening. There were huge gaps to exploit, which matched what I thought about the weaknesses in this run defense before the game.\n\nThese were good outcomes, and they gave the offense something to build on. After showing the same run successfully twice, the staff had an opportunity to make the defense pay for anticipating it. Change the direction. Run play action. Give the defense something else to consider. What do you think happened next?\n\n\n4) The Eagles had 2 (!) successful under-center runs to the right-hand side in a row in this game. Both worked well because the Panthers slanted their lineman to the right and left a huge gap for the Eagles to exploit. Both were from 12 personnel, and both times they ran behind… <a href=\"https://t.co/ConMvQn8wn\">pic.twitter.com/ConMvQn8wn</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112162026055213566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThey ran it again. Same personnel, same direction, essentially the same look. This time, the Panthers saw it coming and blew up the run in the backfield. The Eagles followed it with two incomplete passes from shotgun and punted.\n\nThis is why I keep coming back to sequencing and coaching. The under-center run game and shotgun passing game still feel like separate offenses. A couple of successful outside zone carries don’t automatically help the next pass if the offense doesn’t create a meaningful connection between them. The defense gets to react to each formation without being forced to worry about what might come off the previous play. We have been talking about this for weeks, and I am fed up with watching the same thing happen.\n\n\n5) They did it again! Yes, the same thing. Same run, same personnel, essentially the same look. You may not believe this, but the Panthers saw it coming! How could the Eagles possibly consider this? So, of course, the next two plays were incomplete passes from the shotgun, and… <a href=\"https://t.co/0Kog4TfOLh\">pic.twitter.com/0Kog4TfOLh</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112162888999666158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor a moment, we get a lovely route from Darius Cooper and an excellent throw from McKee. Under-center play action has finally produced something! Except Johnny Mundt holds the linebacker after getting beaten around the edge, and the play comes back. Mundt’s hold buys McKee the extra moment he needs to make the throw, so you can’t simply remove the penalty and pretend the protection worked.\n\nThe route and throw deserve credit. They also show that there are plays to be made against this secondary. But the Eagles can’t keep calling an offense that needs its blockers to hold just to give the quarterback enough time to execute it. If the protection can’t support the concept, the staff has to change what it is asking the players to do.\n\n\n6) Hey, a beauty. Lovely route by Darius Cooper and a great throw by Tanner McKee. Under center, play action has never looked so good. Beautiful. Nothing to see here… Ah, except for the penalty on Johnny Mundt because the LB runs straight round him and he decides to hold him… <a href=\"https://t.co/FpXtHYDx3t\">pic.twitter.com/FpXtHYDx3t</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112163523467870707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhat are we doing here? How many times are we going to see the swing pass fail this year? The Eagles use three blockers to account for two defensive backs, leaving Devin Lloyd free to tackle Pierce. Pierce actually does well to make something of the situation, and he still loses a yard. This is the sort of play that makes me feel sorry for the running back. He can make a defender miss or fight through contact and still end up with a negative result because the blocking has given him so little chance.\n\n\n7) I\'ve got nothing. The Eagles use 3 to block 2 DBs, leaving Devin Lloyd free to tackle Dameon Pierce. Pierce actually makes a good play and still loses a yard. What else can you say? <a href=\"https://t.co/NejgRVtGoW\">pic.twitter.com/NejgRVtGoW</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112164176315736197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nEvans gets beaten again, but the Eagles don’t exploit it. McKee is focused on Dontayvion Wicks running a corner route against a cornerback with outside leverage, and I am not sure why he chooses that side. However, the pocket is already collapsing, so he has no realistic opportunity to work back across the field anyway. \n\nThe Eagles kept asking Pierce to stay in and pass-protect, and he struggled badly. He was asked to pass-protect 19 times, the second-highest total for a running back in Week 6. And he’s terrible in pass protection. He was essentially the only available option at running back, but that doesn’t mean the offense had to keep giving him an assignment he couldn’t execute. Split him wide and go empty, or use another receiver or tight end instead. Keeping a back in protection only helps if he can actually protect. The Eagles weren’t getting that benefit, yet they kept building the passing game around it.\n\n\n8) Once again, 29 is beaten badly, as he was all day. But the Eagles\' offense doesn\'t seem to prioritize matchups, so it doesn\'t look that way. McKee is locked in to Wicks on the corner route (vs a corner with outside leverage), which I\'m not sure why, but it\'s not the first… <a href=\"https://t.co/i9ahZX2UBR\">pic.twitter.com/i9ahZX2UBR</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112165307330494769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nLet’s enjoy a block for a moment. This isn’t outside zone, and Lampkin does an excellent job here. You can see his wrestling background in the way he controls the defender. I thought he played well overall, and I am bored of discussing these games as if every offensive lineman has suddenly become incapable of blocking. Markel Bell looked decent, too, although he had some shakier moments.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/\">PFF’s</a> grades are subjective, and I wouldn’t use them to support my argument very often. But its pressure chart charged Lampkin, Bell, and Jordan Mailata with no pressures allowed. That doesn’t absolve anyone of every mistake, and pressure assignments always involve interpretation. It supports the distinction the film keeps showing, though, that individual linemen can have reasonable games while the protection plan repeatedly falls apart around them.\n\n\n9) Hey, a rep that isn\'t outside zone! This is about as negative a thread as it gets, so let\'s post a great block by Lampkin, because I thought he did OK, and I\'m bored of blaming individuals. You can see Lampkin\'s wrestling background show up here! <a href=\"https://t.co/x2eXiGhQH9\">pic.twitter.com/x2eXiGhQH9</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112166412932489565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nMcKee had two lovely throws over the middle on this drive, one to Goedert here and another to DeVonta Smith. Both came from shotgun. He could see the defense at the snap and get the ball out, which matters when the protection is unreliable. Even on this play, the Eagles ask Pierce to come across the quarterback to block the linebacker from the other side. Shotgun at least gives McKee a better opportunity to recognize the problem and release the ball before it reaches him.\n\nThe Eagles averaged minus-0.10 EPA per play from shotgun against the Panthers, compared with minus-0.57 from under center. Shotgun wasn’t good enough either, but the difference is enormous. \n\n\nThe Eagles were far more effective operating from shotgun (an EPA/play of -0.1) than under center (an EPA/play of -0.57) vs. Panthers. The Eagles rank No. 31 in the NFL in EPA/play when under center and No. 32 in under-center play-action; they rank No. 24 in shotgun . The…— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZBerm/status/2111990401339166894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nRight now, I would bin the under-center package and spend the time making the shotgun offense functional. As I have been calling for a month. \n\n\n10) Tanner McKee had two lovely throws to the middle of the field on one drive, one to Goedert here, and another to DeVonta Smith. Guess what, both came from the shotgun! It\'s almost like this team, and both Hurts and McKee are better at operating when they can see the full… <a href=\"https://t.co/a2Kgjlxvo9\">pic.twitter.com/a2Kgjlxvo9</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112167247179325521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nAfter those two good shotgun throws, the Eagles go back under center and nearly ruin the drive. Cooper is asked to make a block that his pre-snap position gives him almost no chance of making. This wasn’t the only time the staff put him in that situation, either. \n\nA later pass interference penalty helps save the possession, but it doesn’t make this play any better. The offense had just moved the ball with McKee seeing the field and throwing from shotgun. Instead of building on that, the staff returned to the package that had been creating problems all game. What was the benefit supposed to be? At some point, the commitment to an offensive identity has to give way to what the players can actually execute.\n\n\n11) However, after those two great shotgun throws, the Eagles still tried to ruin the whole drive by going under center. There\'s no way Darius Cooper can make this block. The pass protection plan is a joke. This wasn\'t the only time the staff asked Cooper to make a block he… <a href=\"https://t.co/KRj7VI9QO0\">pic.twitter.com/KRj7VI9QO0</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112167841805762730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis one is maddening. The Eagles have six players protecting, excluding Goedert, who releases into a route, and the Panthers show seven potential rushers. The offense needs an answer if the defense brings more than the protection can handle. That can mean a hot throw, with the quarterback getting the ball out immediately to account for an unblocked defender. Here, the Eagles don’t have an effective answer, and another linebacker gets a free path through the middle.\n\nI don’t understand why these protections keep securing the edge while allowing an interior blitzer to run untouched through the A-gap or B-gap. Look how wide the edge defender is. Leaving that player free gives the quarterback more distance to work with than allowing someone straight through the middle, provided the route and quarterback are ready for it. We don’t know every protection rule, but we can see the result repeatedly. The defense gets immediate interior pressure, and the quarterback has nowhere useful to go. You can’t operate an NFL passing game like this. I’m bored talking about it. \n\n\n12) 6 guys in to protect (not counting Goedert, who runs a route). 7 potential rushers. You need to be hot, which the Eagles aren\'t. The Eagles NEVER leave the edge rusher free and always leave a blitzing linebacker through the A or B gap to come at the QB untouched every… <a href=\"https://t.co/tE6T2Ev0uh\">pic.twitter.com/tE6T2Ev0uh</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112168420057788572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nIf the first four under-center play-action snaps don’t work, perhaps the fifth will. Five rushers, seven players protecting, and McKee is sacked almost immediately. Mundt is involved in another protection breakdown, having already struggled earlier in the game. I don’t know how many times the same assignments have to fail before the staff tries something else.\n\nThis is why the offensive line coach Chris Kuper deserves a serious look, too. The responsibility for protection extends beyond one position coach, and I am not pretending to know who sets every rule in the meeting room. But the unit’s preparation and coordination are plainly part of the problem. Extra bodies in protection are supposed to help. It doesn’t help this offense. \n\n\n13) If it doesn\'t work 4 times, I\'m sure the 5th time going under center and running play action will work. Great job, guys. 5 rushers, 7 into protect, and McKee is sacked almost immediately. And seeing as Johnny Mundt looks clueless every time he is out there, I am sure he… <a href=\"https://t.co/S7cMhSZf5L\">pic.twitter.com/S7cMhSZf5L</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112169087778394277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nDeVonta Smith was the best player on offense by a mile, and he deserved his touchdown. For all the frustration in this review, I don’t want to overlook that. He gave the Eagles quality receiving play in a game where so much else was making offense difficult. There was enough ability on the field to produce a competent performance against this defense.\n\nOf course, this was the Eagles’ best drive of the game. Every single play was from the shotgun. They ran a lot of no-huddle, too. This isn’t hard. The Eagles play their best offensive football when they have to throw from the shotgun and use tempo. Why not, you know, just do it more? And stop doing the stuff that is a disaster every time you do it? \n\n\n14) DeVonta Smith was the best player on offense, by a mile, and deserved his TD. Despite all the talk about the Eagles\' injuries, this team was good enough to find success against this Panthers defense. This is not a good defense, who had both their best 2 cornerbacks on IR,… <a href=\"https://t.co/6oAGoyu7wF\">pic.twitter.com/6oAGoyu7wF</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112170875281666549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nFinally, even with the Eagles needing to push the ball downfield late, the quarterback still needs something he can throw quickly against pressure. The protection has been failing all game. Calling routes that require time without giving McKee a usable immediate answer leaves him stuck again. The Panthers bring six, the Eagles have seven protecting, and Steen and Bell block the same defender while another rusher gets through untouched.\n\nLast week, the Eagles had some success spreading the field from empty against the blitz. This week, they returned to keeping extra blockers in and still couldn’t sort it out. The numbers are not pretty. The Eagles completed just 8 of 17 passes for 45 yards against the blitz, took three sacks, and averaged -0.58 EPA per play, compared with +0.01 EPA per play when the Panthers didn’t blitz. That is mental. The Panthers had every reason to keep attacking a protection plan that wasn’t making them pay. No quarterback can consistently succeed with this happening around him.\n\n\n15) Last one, thank goodness, then I\'m out. I know it\'s the end of the game, and you need to push the ball downfield, but you need to give the QB something in the quick game when pass protection has been an issue all game. No QB can succeed with the Eagles\' current pass… <a href=\"https://t.co/pKxWulZkZq\">pic.twitter.com/pKxWulZkZq</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2112172289001181497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nFinal Thoughts\n\nI don’t think McKee played well. I’m not at all surprised. The Eagles have to give their players a functioning system before we can fairly judge how well they are executing it. Right now, too many possessions are being decided by problems the coaching staff should be solving.\n\nI don’t like calling coaches incompetent, because we don’t know everything that goes on behind the scenes. But watching this offense every week, it increasingly feels like the message is, “My system is the best, and if we keep running it, you’ll eventually see it work!” That is arrogance. Or incompetence. Or both! Whatever you want to call it, continuing to ask players to do things they have repeatedly shown they cannot execute is ridiculous. At some point, you have to coach the players you have and build an offense that gives them a chance.\n\nFor me, Mannion should probably be replaced, and Chris Kuper’s job warrants serious examination. That does not excuse Sirianni. Fans are right to hold him responsible, and if he has to take over the offense himself, he should. Grizzard is another option to take over. What I cannot accept is another week of the same under-center operation, the same impossible blocking assignments, and the same explanation that the players simply need to execute better. I rarely reach the point of calling for coaches to go, but I am there now. Major changes have to happen. This is not fair on the players. There is a lot of the season left, and it can’t stay this bad.\n\nThank you for reading! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to comment below and ask any questions. 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But the Falcons made the most sense for Dalton.For now, Dalton arrives as No. 3 on a four-man depth chart. His decision to take the job in Atlanta suggests that he sees a potential path to becoming No. 2.Before the season, the possibility of cutting Tua Tagovailoa was on the table. But when starter Michael Penix Jr. was not yet ready to play and an oblique injury to Tua three days before the season opener gave Cooper Rush two opportunities to show what he can do, the Falcons knew Rush couldn\'t be the primary backup.Dalton now has the chance to earn the spot that Tua holds. And Dalton\'s presence gives the Falcons a seasoned veteran who will embrace the task of helping Penix fully develop. That\'s not to say Tua isn\'t trying to mentor Penix, but Dalton has played much more football than Tua.Still, the quickest path to Dalton playing could be in Atlanta. 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The 49ers are no doubt in the trade market for an EDGE, DT, or WR, if not all three. \n\nLet’s have some fun and pick one player from Washington on offense and defense to stay in Santa Clara. \n\nDefense: DT Daron Payne\n\nThe veteran defensive tackle would solidify the 49ers’ defensive line and, even at age 29, is still producing at a high level. With 15 pressures, a sack, three QB hits, 11 hurries, and eight defensive snaps, pairing Payne with Osa Odighizuwa would be a dream fit. The rotation of defensive linemen would be death for opposing offenses, as each wave would be fresh due to the depth.\n\nThe former 13th overall pick would be perfect with the current defensive line and Raheem Morris. A couple more losses and Nov. 10th could be the day Payne is a 49er. \n\nOffense: WR Terry McLaurin\n\nSelfishly, I need this one to happen more than anyone else. McLaurin jumped off the tape at Ohio State and at the Senior Bowl, coached by Kyle Shanahan. There is a multiverse where the 49ers draft Deebo Samuel and McLaurin in the 2019 NFL Draft. I won’t mention who the 49ers selected over Terry, but it still stings. \n\nAs far as the player in 2026, McLaurin isn’t the same player from years past. However, as the number-two option? Mike Evans and McLaurin would be a nightmare for any defense. McLaurin has missed a game in 2026, but only 26 targets and 14 catches are malpractice. Free Terry and let’s chase this chip. \n\nWho would you pick? 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The team put forth a better effort in a three-point loss than the shellacking in New England in Week 5. \n\nHowever, close isn’t good enough in the NFL and valiant showings don’t necessarily reflect in the final score — and more importantly, the standings — as Klint Kubiak’s Raiders have dropped three-straight games after Sunday’s defeat. \n\n“I just want to say very disappointed. Very disappointed that we didn’t get it done today,” Kubiak began his postgame press conference. “Credit to Buffalo; they played a great game. As a team, we did not close the game, and there’s plenty of improvement. But we are not satisfied with any moral victories, and we’re a 3-3 football team with everything ahead of us. Avoided injuries today, so we’re moving forward, but we didn’t get it done today.”\n\n\nlol. <a href=\"https://t.co/afZJM11h7D\">pic.twitter.com/afZJM11h7D</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2111948476934152416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nForgive Kubiak if the moral victories portion of his presser opener stings a bit. He’s not steeped in the Raiders’ patented ineptitude as many long-time fans are. And for those ardent folks in Raider Nation — buried underneath a mountainous pile of losing the team has done — “close” and “almost” are gargantuan leaps to what they’ve had to bear witness too. Kubiak’s standard is way higher, but the constant pummeling the loyal fanbase has taken, the miniscule crumb that’s the slightest glimmer of hope is a five-course meal for the famished.\n\nThat noted, it’s difficult to not feel Kubiak’s disappointment. \n\nThroughout the game, the Raiders briefly took a lead and tied the contest against a high-octane Bills defense. But miscues in all three phases of the game haunted Las Vegas even when its red zone defense stymied Buffalo. Joe Brady’s Bills offense went 3-of-5 in the red zone while Kubiak’s attack went 2-of-5 and having just one more end zone visit in the area between the opponent’s 20-yard line and goal line was a big difference. As was the lone turnover of the contest, committed by the Raiders. \n\nWhich makes the mistakes in a variety of aspects — on offense, center Tyler Linderbaum’s false start on 4th-and-short; on defense, eye violations that left Allen and running back James Cook open for a 29-yard catch and run on 3rd-and-3 in the 4th quarter (led to touchdown); on special teams a facemask penalty on Segun Olubi on a punt return — highlight bad complementary football stand out for the Raiders. And the third quarter duds from Las Vegas offense only compounds matters. \n\n“It’s happened three times, and it’s killing us, absolutely killing us, and I have not fixed it. So, shame on me. It’s on me to get it fixed,” Kubiak said of Linderbaum’s false start and penchant to do so in short-yardage situations. \n\n“I’m really upset with how we’re starting the third quarter. Go three and out. That’s disappointing,” Kubiak added about the team’s third stanza performance. “Every game has adversity. The game’s not over in the third quarter when you go three and out, but it really kills more than that.”\n\nThe Raiders didn’t get dog walked in Week 6 like it did in Week 5, so progress is being made. And like previous games, there’s plenty of teach tape for coaches and players to pour over and correct as the team preps for Week 7. \n\n\n\"WHOAAAAA\" \"Incredible!\" Kirk Cousins to Tre Tucker had Jim & <a href=\"https://x.com/JJWatt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JJWatt</a> fired up 🚀 <a href=\"https://x.com/Raiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/yGaFa5YZvC\">pic.twitter.com/yGaFa5YZvC</a>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/2111963214577881558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nLet’s hit the quick slants as fast as Tucker torched the Bills secondary on his fourth-quarter touchdown: \n\n—Tremendous credit to and effort by Bills cornerback Christian Benford who was tasked quite often with one-on-one coverage on Raiders elite pass catcher Brock Bowers. Benford won more matchups than he lost against Bowers and when Buffalo didn’t have their top corner on Las Vegas’ tight end, Bowers hauled in back-to-back 18- and 29-yard passes on the Raiders’ nine-play, 91-yard fourth-quarter touchdown drive to tie the game at 23.\n\n—Both Tucker and tight end Michael Mayer came close to eclipsing the 100-yard receiving mark with 97 and 95, respectively. The fleet-footed wide receiver hauled in five passes and two touchdowns on seven targets while the tight end caught seven passes on nine targets. \n\n—Cousins finished 23 of 41 for 313 yards and two touchdown passes with one awful interception. He did avoid getting sacked but took a few hits from Buffalo’s defense. His counterpart, Allen, finished 23 of 33 for 255 yards and two touchdown passes. He was sacked twice. \n\n—Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye finally got back in the sack column with his takedown of Allen. Linebacker Quay Walker collected the team’s other sack on a perfectly called blitz in the first quarter. But overall, it was an up-and-down performance from the unit. \n\n—The kickers for both teams got plenty of work in this contest as Buffalo’s Tyler Bass went 4-for-4 on field goals with a long of 47. Las Vegas’ Matt Gay finished 3-for-3 with a long of 35. Raiders punter AJ Cole III ended up with three punts for 166 yards (55.3 yards per boot average) with one dropping inside the Bills’ 20-yard line (long of 57). \n\nQuote of Note\n\n\n“Yeah, there’s no doubt that, that’s what it is. We got to find ways to close. You got to find the inches in the fourth quarter. You can’t go out in second to last possession and have three incompletions. You can’t in the third quarter throw an interception that gives them a short field and they get a touchdown off of it. You can’t go two for five in the red zone. You know third and goal, we got to come away with those four point plays and get the touchdown, not the kick in the field goal. Those are all the plays throughout the game that you look back on and you say, it didn’t give us a chance to win.”\n\n\n—Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins on what it would take to close games out.\n\nI’d be remiss if I didn’t include the <a href=\"https://x.com/AsukalAspuria/status/2111932293304721615?s=20\">comedic moment on the CBS broadcast between JJ Watt and Jim Nantz that I tweeted about</a>:\n\n\nJIM NANTZ JUST TRIED TO PEANUT PUNCH <a href=\"https://x.com/JJWatt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JJWatt</a> 🤣 \"I did not think you were gonna go that hard\" \"my wrist is broken\" 😭 <a href=\"https://t.co/ocdRBn282r\">pic.twitter.com/ocdRBn282r</a>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/2111933099093406103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nUp Next\n\nSitting at .500 at 3-3 overall, the Raiders head to Inglewood for the second time this season, this time to face the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday. 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Nine years later, he got an opportunity to once again put his receiving talent to good use. With the New England Patriots leading 23-13 in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3646:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nCharles Woods did it all during his final season at Kimball High School in Dallas, including catching the ball 35 times. Nine years later, he got an opportunity to once again put his receiving talent to good use.\n\nWith the New England Patriots leading 23-13 in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets on Sunday, Woods was responsible for the field side zone on a 1st-and-10. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq’s route took him into precisely that zone, and quarterback Geno Smith — feeling quick pressure from rookie edge Gabe Jacas — decided to go that way.\n\nFor Woods, this was a gift his entire NFL career in the making.\n\n“We were playing in zone. I had great odds. Two defenders broke out on the corner. I didn’t know Geno was going to throw it up, but I made a play,” he said.\n\n“In my heart, I still think I play offense. I still think I’m a receiver at heart.”\n\nWoods getting the opportunity to catch his first career interception came not just as a result of his personal history, but also the circumstances. New England, after all, has struggled with injuries this season at cornerback; both Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis have missed time, with the latter <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/141059/patriots-vs-jets-inactives-nfl-week-6\">out on Sunday due to a neck injury</a>.\n\nAs a result, Woods found himself part of the starting lineup for a second time this season and is now up to 50.7% of defensive snaps — third among all Patriots cornerbacks behind only Marcus Jones and Christian Gonzalez. His high snap total might be the result of him getting bumped up the depth chart due to injury, but he also earned it with some solid play.\n\n“He’s been playing good football all year,” said safety Kevin Byard. “He’s a starting corner in this league, so I’m just happy that, when he gets in there and plays, he’s been taking advantage of the opportunity.”\n\n“I’m not trying to chase plays these last few weeks,” Woods added. “I’m just letting it come to me and it finally came to me. It’s a blessing. I was excited. I was really excited to see how my teammates were excited for me. Everybody was smiling and happy. That really made me happy.”\n\nWoods had every reason to be happy on Sunday. Not only did he catch his first interception since turning pro as a rookie free agent with the Rams in 2024, he also helped the Patriots <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/141068/patriots-vs-jets-nfl-week-6-final-score-live-updates-news-recap-discussion\">secure a 26-19 win</a>. In addition, he received a game ball from head coach Mike Vrabel in the postgame locker room.\n\n“It’s big for him. Getting an opportunity, never knowing when the opportunity’s going to come. But when the opportunity comes, taking advantage of it,” said defensive tackle Milton Williams after the game.\n\n“With Gonzo and CD being out, he never knows where he’s going to be at, how many snaps he’s going to play. But in the right spot, executing when he’s supposed to, and when the ball comes to you, make a play. I was happy for him, proud of him. And we needed it. We needed it bad. So, kudos to him. 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The division isn’t getting any easier to manage (even as the Seattle Seahawks try to find their footing), and the rest of the NFC still has a number of dangerous teams, even if the NFC East appears to be a pillow fight division this year.\n\nOnly complicating things further is Davante Adams’s status after the veteran receiver left Sunday’s game in the final minute with an apparent non-contact injury.\n\n\nDavante Adams Hobbles Off The Sideline As He Is Clearly Injured In The Final Minute Of The Game. Looks Like He’s Holding His Knee And It’s A Non-Contact. Not Good. 😬 <a href=\"https://t.co/OcFc90rm1l\">pic.twitter.com/OcFc90rm1l</a>— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) <a href=\"https://x.com/SMHighlights1/status/2111953298756444489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nSo, in terms of doing something different and not just following this season’s current status quo, there are two paths the Rams can take. One would be to effectively pack it in and <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/152470/rams-bench-matthew-stafford-ty-simpson\">see what they’ve got</a> in the way of future pieces.\n\nOr, they could double down on this offseason’s plan: doing every single thing possible to increase their odds of making a run to the Super Bowl.\n\nThomas isn’t a perfect player by any means. After all, there’s a reason his role and impact have steadily decreased since his breakout rookie campaign. His “fear of contact” has been blamed for multiple drops.\n\n\n🚨BRUTAL🚨<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> WR Brian Thomas Jr. DROPPED another pass because he was looking toward an approaching defender before securing the football. BTJ fear of contact continues to lead to costly dropped passes — This is completely unacceptable. 😬😬😬 <a href=\"https://t.co/Xz59kNvNro\">pic.twitter.com/Xz59kNvNro</a>— MLFootball (@MLFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/MLFootball/status/2111814398721266058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nBut he brings something new to the table that Los Angeles just doesn’t have right now in terms of a proven commodity.\n\nIn terms of down-to-down production, the Rams haven’t been a complete disaster on offense this year. <a href=\"https://x.com/SheilKapadia/status/2112029803519860907\">As pointed out by Sheil Kapadia</a> of The Ringer, no team has outgained their opponents by more yardage this year than L.A. has. In terms of series conversion rate, which is a measure of how many series are converted into either a new first down or touchdown (compared to field goals, punts and turnovers), the Rams have the seventh-best rate in the entire NFL. Unfortunately, that’s largely buoyed just by first-down pickups; the Rams are merely 16th in touchdown rate.\n\nThe idea of adding Brian Thomas Jr. isn’t to fix or completely overhaul the offense, though, it simply comes down to trying to accumulate as much talent as possible.\n\nIf Adams misses time, he immediately steps in as a secondary weapon at wide receiver behind Puka Nacua. He’s not the same type of receiver as Adams, but he’s produced before, he has dangerous speed and, frankly, he’d be better than nearly any other replacement you could find at this date. If Adams isn’t lost for the year, a trio of Nacua, Adams and Thomas is an extremely versatile group that checks a ton of boxes in terms of available skill sets. Plus, with Matthew Stafford not looking quite like his MVP peak from 2025, more feasible pass catchers can’t hurt his attempts to ramp up his production.\n\n\nDavante Adams Left knee (non-contact) vs Hamstring He’s grabbing the medial / anterior aspect of the knee. There’s a couple possibilities here: Bone bruise + hyperextension MCL sprain (usually contact) Meniscus tear (medial) Unable to rule out ACL tear. Bone bruise… <a href=\"https://t.co/GPmRIVuysm\">pic.twitter.com/GPmRIVuysm</a>— Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) <a href=\"https://x.com/DrJesseMorse/status/2111963544619000042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe working theory, should Los Angeles pursue Thomas, would be that at some point simply having the most raw talent in the NFL (when paired with a top-tier coach) is enough to win enough games to earn a playoff berth and make a run to a title. You can only lean into that strategy so much with roster limitations, salary cap constraints, etc. needing to be considered, but this would be the kind of move that most aligns with that strategy.\n\nWhat would a trade cost?\n\nObviously, the elephant in the room that hasn’t been addressed yet is trade compensation. It’s hard to gauge exactly what Thomas will fetch on the trade market, which is where he almost certainly resides given the situation in Jacksonville. Marvin Harrison Jr. was shipped from the Arizona Cardinals to the Houston Texans for a second-round pick and a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL draft. Thomas’s best season was far better than Harrison’s best, but if the prices are anywhere near similar it could be too rich of a price even if it is for a theoretically better player.\n\nStill, nothing would be outright shocking out of the Rams’ front office as the trade deadline approaches. Historically speaking, this is one of the most aggressive front offices in the NFL in terms of taking swings on high-end talent, at least in recent vintage.\n\nLos Angeles has to decide on its strategy for the rest of the season immediately. If it decides to keep the trend going from the summer, then the best way to get as much talent as possible is to call the Jaguars about Thomas. 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There’s no sugarcoating it: This team is bad. They’re unprepared, they don’t tackle well, and have been unable to produce explosive plays the last two weeks. The head coach doesn’t have any answers and his situational play-calling leaves a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6472:\"\n\n\n \n Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images | Getty Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 on Sunday Night Football at Lambeau Field. There’s no sugarcoating it: This team is bad. \n\nThey’re unprepared, they don’t tackle well, and have been unable to produce explosive plays the last two weeks. The head coach doesn’t have any answers and his situational play-calling leaves a lot to be desired. The defense still doesn’t look remotely close to what was advertised. \n\nOn a weekend when the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants lost, the Cowboys still couldn’t capitalize. So how did we lose again? How did we fall to 2-4? Here are five pivotal moments that swung the outcome.\n\n1. The Golden Touch \n\nMatthew Golden had his hands all over this outcome, literally. He had a few costly drops earlier that could have extended Green Bay drives or produced additional points. One of his biggest contributions, however, came on defense for the Packers. \n\nLate in the first quarter, after Green Bay had taken a 7-0 lead on a nine-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Golden, Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters made an outstanding read. Winters undercut a pass intended for Golden, securing Dallas’s first interception of the season. He got up and weaved through several Packers players, appearing to return it roughly 40-plus yards for a touchdown that would have tied the game.\n\nReplay review correctly determined that Golden had touched Winters while he was still on the ground, ruling him down by contact at the Green Bay 42-yard line. The effort from the Cowboys defense to block and spring Winters was notable. This unit has been heavily criticized all season, to the point of holding a players-only meeting, and the near pick-six showed pride and fight. \n\nSymbolically, it highlighted how other teams finish plays while Dallas often falls just short of full execution. It also set up the next critical mistake.\n\n2. Dak Gives It Away \n\nGreen Bay’s defense, coordinated by Jonathan Gannon, disrupted the Cowboys all night with pressure and coverage that confused the offensive line and Dak Prescott. After Winters’s interception gifted Dallas strong field position at the Packers’ 42, the offense drove into the red zone but failed to capitalize. \n\nEarly in the second quarter, on 2nd-and-8 from the Green Bay 17, Prescott absorbed a heavy hit from Zaire Franklin. On the next snap he tried to thread a pass over the middle intended for CeeDee Lamb. Safety Evan Williams read it perfectly, leaping to intercept the ball at the three-yard line and returning it about 17 yards to the Packers’ 20. Prescott never appeared to see the safety.\n\nThe Cowboys defense, starved for takeaways, had done its job. The offense’s inability to turn the short field into points was backbreaking for the team’s psyche, especially after Lamb had earlier prevented a potential interception on a contested throw. Prescott needed to protect the ball and keep points possible; instead the turnover allowed Green Bay to extend its lead.\n\n3. CeeDee’s Slip and Slide (Dak’s Second Interception)\n\nThe Cowboys offense was supposed to be their strength. What was unacceptable was the continued turnovers. \n\nAfter Dallas forced a stop deep in its own territory and trailed by only 10 points, the offense had a chance to close the gap. Field conditions at Lambeau were slippery, and multiple players struggled with footing. Dallas engineered a solid drive that reached Packers territory. \n\nA holding penalty pushed them back, creating first-and-15 from the Green Bay 28. On that play, CeeDee Lamb slipped and fell on his route. Prescott’s pass sailed into the arms of Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse for his first career interception.\n\nWith limited timeouts remaining and the defense unable to get consistent stops, the odds of Dallas getting the ball back before halftime were unlikely. On the ensuing Packers drive, a pass interference penalty on Joey Porter Jr. helped set up the Packers. Jordan Love finished it with a one-yard quarterback sneak, making the score 17-0 with 0:23 left in the second quarter.\n\n4. Dak Misses Lamb on the Slant/Fourth-Down Failure\n\nGreen Bay’s defensive approach of stacking the box and forcing Prescott into quick throws mirrored tactics that had previously slowed Dallas aginst Tampa Bay. One critical sequence came on a drive where the Cowboys needed points to stay in the game. \n\nOn 3rd-and-2, Prescott had CeeDee Lamb open on a quick slant. Under pressure and unable to set his feet cleanly, he threw a low pass that Lamb could not secure. \n\nForced into a fourth-down decision, the Cowboys called a sprint rollout to the left targeting Lamb on an out route. Packers safety Javon Bullard broke it up cleanly, resulting in a turnover on downs. That drive needed to produce points for Dallas to maintain a realistic chance. Instead, the missed opportunity kept the Packers firmly in control.\n\n5. Bland’s Near Miss (Potential Interception Overturned/Incomplete)\n\nDown 20-7 later in the game, the contest remained within reach if Dallas could force a stop and score quickly. The Cowboys pass rush pressured Jordan Love into an ill-advised throw. DaRon Bland got his hands on the ball, partially securing it with his fingertips before trying to gather it fully as his momentum carried him toward the sideline. \n\nFor a brief moment. it appeared Dallas had the turnover it needed to potentially draw within one score. Officials initially signaled incomplete, then interception, before ultimately ruling the pass incomplete after review. The sequence was deflating for Cowboys fans. 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Asked about his health after the game, Hendrickson called it an \"ongoing process.\"— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) <a href=\"https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/2111922645172416989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nHendrickson played a pretty good game, getting plenty of pressure on a rookie left tackle in Cleveland. He even recorded a sack in the game. This will be something to at least monitor, as he will be facing a revival of his rivalry with Orlando Brown Jr. — who played for the Kansas City Chiefs previously — of facing each other in an actual game instead of just practice.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/betting/2026/10/experts-release-early-bengals-vs-ravens-nfl-week-7-prediction-odds.html\">Experts release early Bengals vs. Ravens NFL Week 7 prediction & odds</a>\n\nThe Ravens receive the slight home-field advantage spread at just 3 to 3.5 points and the total points at a whopping 50.5. 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Both teams are now at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC West division.\n\nA better-than-expected Raiders team is on deck. Vegas currently has a 3-3 record. This is a game the Rams should win, although we also said that about Arizona.\n\nBefore we turn the corner to the Raiders, let’s take a look at the individual performances from Week 6. These are the Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades on each side of the ball.\n\nTop five grades on offense\n\n1 – David Quessenberry, LT: 83.0\n\nQuessenberry replaced Alaric Jackson at left tackle, who was suspended because of a post-game altercation with the Buffalo Bills. The veteran fill-in allowed two pressures in pass protection and earned a grade in this facet of 84.8. He also fared well in run blocking with a mark of 78.7.\n\n2 – Blake Corum, RB: 77.9\n\nKyren Williams led the Rams with 10 carries at 5.0 yards per pop. Corum added nine of his own at a 4.7 clip. TE Davis Allen also earned a rush on a failed fourth down attempt.\n\nCorum did not have a single rush that netted negative yards. He was met with contact on an average depth of 1.48 yards versus Williams at 2.5 yards. Corum created 3.22 yards after contact on average while Williams was at 2.5. Corum forced three missed tackles. He was the better runner on Sunday.\n\n\nBlake Corum takes the screen pass into the end zone ‼️ AZvsLAR on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/8polUTpXGE\">pic.twitter.com/8polUTpXGE</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111923644037579102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n3 – Puka Nacua, WR: 74.7\n\nNacua did his best work against slot corner Kalen King. He caught all three of his targets for 57 yards, although only one of those went for a first down. 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Stafford had an average depth of target (ADOT) of just 5.3 yards.\n\nWith three receivers, a backup tackle, and a running back comprising the top five grades, Stafford is running out of excuses for his individual poor play.\n\nAfter applying a 50% snap threshold, Stafford is currently PFF’s 17th-ranked signal caller by passing grade and 18th in overall offensive grade. In front of him are Aaron Rodgers, Cam Ward, and Geno Smith. There has been talk of benching Ward. It’s time to acknowledge that <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/152470/rams-bench-matthew-stafford-ty-simpson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/152470/rams-bench-matthew-stafford-ty-simpson\">the Rams should consider sitting Stafford down as well</a>.\n\nTop five grades on defense\n\n1 – Josh Wallace, CB: 84.7\n\nJacoby Brissett targeted Josh Wallace in coverage eight times and was punished for doing so. Wallace allowed four receptions for just 20 yards and 100% of the yardage came after the catch point. The Cardinals often leveraged screen plays. The backup corner was also active in run defense with four stops.\n\n2 – Quentin Lake, DB: 81.1\n\nLake also had an active role in coverage. He was targeted six times, allowing five receptions for 44 yards (28 after the catch) with an interception. Lake tied Nate Landman for the team lead in tackles with seven solo. It was a nice bounce back performance after he struggled last week. \n\n\nQuentin Lake INT! AZvsLAR on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/SI43YVW2NQ\">pic.twitter.com/SI43YVW2NQ</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111912949191413894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n3 – Wesley Bailey, EDGE: 80.1\n\nBailey had virtually no pass rush production on seven rushes. He did his best work as a run defender on nine such plays. His PFF run defense grade was 81.9 and the highest on the defense against Arizona.\n\n4 – Aaron Donald, DT: 78.9\n\nInversely, Donald finished with LA’s best pass rushing grade at 73.9. He pressured Brissett twice. Byron Young led the defense in pressures with three. Brissett was not sacked. \n\n5 – Omar Speights, MLB: 70.6\n\nSpeights earned low marks in tackling (one miss) at 39.2 and coverage with 49.1 (allowed two catches for 22 yards). He made three run stops and earned a mark of 76.6. This was the second-highest run defense grade behind Bailey. \n\nOther notes on defense\n\nSecond-year defensive tackle Ty Hamilton played 18 snaps and earned a lowly grade of 35.0. His season grade is at 32.9. 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It was a unique game for the team, as the defense allowed 10 first quarter points, but then pitched a shutout the rest of the way, including forcing a key turnover on RB Derrick Henry. The offense, meanwhile, was a mess to the point where it seemed like no one could get open. Then, in the second half, they gained a little traction, before the momentum swung further in their favor half-way through the fourth quarter. The Browns now lead the AFC North, and are favorites for the first time in seven games, due to the quality of their opponent.\n\nThe Titans (1-5) are coming off of a 26-20 win against the Indianapolis Colts for their first win of the season. They were dominated in the first half, being down 13-0, before scoring 20 unanswered in the second half, and tacking on a few more field goals, to win for the first time. However, they were out-gained in yards 399 to 186, and QB Cam Ward was 11-of-22 for 102 yards. The game seemed more like an indictment on the state of the Colts than good play from Tennessee. They rank at the bottom of the league in offense, so Cleveland should be ready to feast. Even with the Browns being on the road, it makes sense for them to finally be favorites here.\n\nThe over/under for the game is 37.5.\n\nWhat odds would you take if you were placing a bet?\n\n\nBring the Dawg Pound with you on the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nStay connected with Browns fans through every score, stop and game-changing play.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the live game-day chat\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly explore communities and conversations\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_fanduel&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_fanduel\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792426962;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:29:\"Cleveland Browns Betting Odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:106;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7b73a3addf5de8da8924024c86d5fd65\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Patrick Mahomes ties Tom Brady for fewest games to 100 QB wins\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-ties-tom-brady-for-fewest-games-to-100-qb-wins\";s:11:\"description\";s:56:\"Patrick Mahomes has done a lot of winning in his career.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3448:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_chiefstalk_261019\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"321221\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_chiefstalk_261019\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_chiefstalk_261019\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Kansas City Chiefs\",\"title\": \"Chiefs\' offense is ‘refreshing to watch\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/kansas-city-chiefs-offense-is-refreshing-to-watch-amid-2026-success\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-10-19T12:09:58Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Patrick Mahomes has done a lot of winning in his career. 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Before the London game, Hurts was in the hospital until 4 am and did not sleep because sleep was a risk. He played without having slept. <a href=\"https://t.co/avMUeBBOua\">pic.twitter.com/avMUeBBOua</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2112187727399489688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nPretty crazy stuff. Wild that Hurts was even able to play in the Eagles’ Week 5 game.\n\nHurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, and the Eagles also <a href=\"https://x.com/AgentNicoleLynn/status/2112184579305984094\">issued a joint statement</a> with an update on Hurts’ status: \n\n\nOver the last few days, Jalen Hurts has received comprehensive medical evaluations by physician experts. In the interest of transparency, we are providing additional information on the diagnosis and treatment plan related to his condition.\n\n\n\nJalen was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis. After further testing and monitoring, the current diagnosis is a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli. He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations. His treatment should only involve anticoagulation (ie. “blood thinners”). During this time, he will not be allowed to participate in any contact activities, including football.\n\n\n\nJalen’s prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery. We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. More importantly, we anticipate that he will have no long-term effects.\n\n\n\nWe are thinking of Jalen and looking forward to a strong recovery.\n\n\nWow, that’s scary. But it’s good to hear optimism about his outlook. We are all rooting for him to get well soon. \n\nIt feels weird to pivot to the football ramifications of this news but it’s the reality the Eagles find themselves in as well.\n\nTanner McKee is now the quarterback for the rest of the season. That is, unless they Eagles decide to eventually bench him for Cole Payton, Joe Milton III, or someone not currently on the roster. (We know it won’t be Andy Dalton, because <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/187511/eagles-reportedly-wanted-to-bring-andy-dalton-back-but-he-declined\">he reportedly declined to re-sign with the Eagles</a> and joined the Atlanta Falcons instead.)\n\nThe Eagles are 2-4 after losing four straight games and it’s currently hard to see things getting much better for them. \n\nWe’ll have more on this developing story. 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Seventh-year pro Josiah Deguara was signed to the 17-man practice squad on Monday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported. Deguara’s addition provides depth to a tight end corps that will potentially be thinner […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2443:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 04: Philadelphia Eagles tight end Josiah Deguara #45 is shown during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams on October 4th, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAhead of a Week 7 clash against the still-undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, the Seattle Seahawks have added some depth to their tight end room.\n\nSeventh-year pro Josiah Deguara was signed to the 17-man practice squad on Monday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported.\n\n\nSeahawks are signing TE Josiah Deguara to the practice squad, per source. The former third-round pick was last with Philadelphia.— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2112206061986005272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nDeguara’s addition provides depth to a tight end corps that will potentially be thinner this week and beyond, after sophomore Elijah Arroyo <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/177503/seattle-seahawks-te-elijah-arroyo-doubtful-after-shoulder-injury-week-6\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"177503\">suffered a shoulder injury</a> during Thursday night’s loss to the Denver Broncos. While Arroyo’s status for Sunday is not yet clear, Deguara’s signing at least suggests it’s up in the air — if not trending downward. Seattle is slated for a Monday practice, and while no injury report is required, we should have an Arroyo update fairly soon.\n\nDeguara, 29, was a third-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2020, and played four seasons with them catching 47 passes for 436 yards and two touchdowns. He spent 2024 with the Jaguars and 2025 with the Cardinals, catching three balls in both stops. The veteran bounced around during this year’s preseason, spending time with the Giants and 49ers before landing with the Eagles for a one-game stint. He was released by Philadelphia last week, after going back and forth between the team’s 53-man roster and practice squad.\n\nShould Arroyo miss time with the shoulder injury suffered against the Broncos, Deguara could be elevated for Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs and make his Seahawks debut. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1792426072;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";i:1;s:23:\"Seattle Seahawks Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:110;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"941974d5a74cbb4fe770b72cbce189aa\";s:5:\"title\";s:89:\"Report: Colts Assistant GM Ed Dodds will oversee personnel department in interim for 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:148:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/128959/report-colts-assistant-gm-ed-dodds-will-oversee-personnel-department-in-interim-for-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:380:\"According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds will now assume overseeing the team’s personnel department as expected, in the aftermath of longtime GM Chris Ballard’s Monday firing: That being said, Colts head coach Shane Steichen and his coaching staff will directly report to team ownership, meaning most likely, CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2730:\"\n\n\n \n WESTFIELD, IN - JULY 27: Assistant general manager Ed Dodds watches a drill during the Indianapolis Colts training camp practice on July 27, 2024 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAccording to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds will now assume overseeing the team’s personnel department as expected, in the aftermath of longtime GM Chris Ballard’s Monday firing: \n\n\nColts structure for the time being: Asst GM Ed Dodds will oversee the personnel department. Shane Steichen and the coaching staff will report to ownership.— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) <a href=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2112210558158037502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThat being said, Colts head coach Shane Steichen and his coaching staff will directly report to team ownership, meaning most likely, CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon in this instance. \n\nHaving served as Ballard’s ‘right hand man’ since 2018 as Colts assistant GM, <a href=\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/120044/colts-assistant-gm-ed-dodds-among-si-coms-annual-hot-names-for-nfl-future-gms-list\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/120044/colts-assistant-gm-ed-dodds-among-si-coms-annual-hot-names-for-nfl-future-gms-list\">Dodds has been consistently named a “hot name for future GM openings” on an annual basis</a>. \n\nHe’s had a number of interviews with NFL teams with GM vacancies through past offseasons, even withdrawing from other teams’ interview processes because of the ownership fit and wanting to finish what he and Ballard initially started together in Indianapolis since 2017—where he began as the Colts senior personnel executive and scout from the Seattle Seahawks before being promoted by Ballard.\n\nIn the interim, despite his obvious loyalty and professional relationship with Ballard, this would seem like a great opportunity for him to get firsthand, hands on experience of what it’s like to be the top leader of a team’s football operations for the remainder of the 2026 campaign—even if he’s not the Colts GM going forward thereafter. \n\nIn my opinion, it would still make sense for the Colts to clean house entirely at year-end within their football operations department and get new leadership voices and a fresh perspective, which have been sorely needed.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792426039;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Indianapolis Colts News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:111;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7665d4697766aff2283f702a20a23571\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Eagles News: “This offense is such a trainwreck”\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/187542/eagles-news-this-offense-is-such-a-trainwreck\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"Welcome to The Linc, the daily Philadelphia Eagles links roundup at Bleeding Green Nation! Before we go blaming the offensive struggles on injuries alone, do recall that it wasn’t very good when they were healthier. And are this year’s injuries a good excuse for the offense looking bad last year as well? How about the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:27356:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 01: Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is shown during the Philadelphia Eagles training camp on August 1st, 2026 at Jefferson Health Training Complex in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWelcome to The Linc, the daily Philadelphia Eagles links roundup at Bleeding Green Nation!\n\nBefore we go blaming the offensive struggles on injuries alone, do recall that it wasn’t very good when they were healthier. And are this year’s injuries a good excuse for the offense looking bad last year as well? How about the offense looking confused from the first snap in the Eagles’ loss to the Carolina Panthers? Coaching is clearly part of the problem.\n\n\nThis is the worst an Eagles offense has performed through Week 6 this century. Among 27 teams since 2000, the 2026 Eagles rank last in both EPA per drive and success rate.— Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) <a href=\"https://x.com/SheilKapadia/status/2111964837500838049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-observations-eagles-extend-losing-skid-to-four-with-loss-to-panthers/759533/\">Roob’s Observations as Eagles extend losing skid to four with loss to Panthers – NBCSP</a>\n\n\nThis offense is such a trainwreck, and their issues go way behind missing Jalen Hurts. They scored two touchdowns Sunday against the Panthers and it seemed like a hell of a day. They’re averaging 14.6 points during the four-game losing streak. They’re averaging 219 yards per game during the losing streak. These numbers are just unfathomable. They haven’t had 300 yards in a game since Week 2. We could go on with first downs, passing yards, 3rd-down percentage, but you get the idea. They’re all just abysmal. Is it all Sean Mannion’s fault? Nah. But he certainly hasn’t distinguished himself in his first six games as Eagles offensive coordinator and play caller. Maybe things will get better when they get Landon Dickerson and Drew Kendall back and maybe Saquon will be back next week, although who really knows. This is all just such a mess right now. They got off to a decent start the first two weeks and has just spiraled downhill ever since. There’s so much to fix and I don’t even know how you go about starting. It just may be unfixable.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1132724/nfl-winners-losers-coaches-fired\">Let’s talk about which NFL coaches should be fired soon – SB Nation</a>\n\n\nNick Sirianni — Philadelphia Eagles. There’s no sugarcoating what’s happened in Philly. This team is a mess. Injuries have wracked the team, seemingly finding a way to keep getting worse by the day. More and more players are hitting the injury report, entering IR, or just missing key snaps. Against the Panthers on Sunday the team did its best, but it was clear they just didn’t have enough players to really make an impact. At the center of everything is Nick Sirianni, who looks miserable trying to coach this season. Things weren’t great before the injuries, and now he’s forced to watch Tanner McKee, and a chorus of mediocre running backs try to form some semblance of an offense. The team is still decent defensively, but they’re banged up on that side too. It’s reached the point where it’s difficult to envision the Eagles winning many more games this year. That’s where the rub comes in, and what makes this so tricky. Sirianni does not to be fired based on the injuries and adversity he’s faced, especially when we look at his past history of success. The main issue is that if the Eagles end up with a very high draft pick, potentially in a spot to upgrade at quarterback — at what point is it worth trying to turn over a new leaf in the process? We have a scenario that feels somewhat similar to Doug Pederson. We had a Super Bowl-winning head coach who failed to follow up on the success, and owner Jeffrey Lurie believed that the long-term success of the franchise was more important than preserving the status quo, even if he thought Pederson was a decent coach. The team decided to part ways with their coach, Carson Wentz, draft a new QB, and install Nick Sirianni — ending a five-year tenure for all of them.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/187554/jalen-hurts-update-eagles-quarterback-out-for-the-season\">Jalen Hurts update: Eagles quarterback out for the season – BGN</a>\n\n\nIt feels weird to pivot to the football ramifications of this news but it’s the reality the Eagles find themselves in as well. Tanner McKee is now the quarterback for the rest of the season. That is, unless they Eagles decide to eventually bench him for Cole Payton, Joe Milton III, or someone not currently on the roster. (We know it won’t be Andy Dalton, because he reportedly declined to re-sign with the Eagles and joined the Atlanta Falcons instead.)\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7703306/2026/10/18/eagles-panthers-sean-mannion-jalen-hurts-tanner-mckee/\">Different QB, same problems: Is Sean Mannion’s system holding back the Eagles? – The Athletic</a>\n\n\nIt would be a rationalization to blame injuries and exits. It happened too often with Hurts. It looked worse with McKee. And the constant is Mannion’s offense. “We have to do different things to get them going and score more points, plain and simple,” head coach Nick Sirianni said. “Everything’s on the table. To do the same thing over and over again and not get the results, that’d be foolish. Everything’s on the table of what we need to do to be able to put points on the board.” “Everything” being on the table is wide-ranging and ambiguous. It doesn’t endorse the status quo. When Sirianni was asked specifically about Mannion’s responsibility for the offense’s problems, he said no coach or player is on an island. Yet when Sirianni dismissed an offensive coordinator who had been with him for five playoff-bound years, none of which included a four-game losing streak like the Eagles’ current quagmire, he said the plan was a dramatic offensive shift that could provide a better schematic advantage. There’s been no advantage. The scheme inspires little consistent confidence beyond occasional spurts, even though team captain Jordan Mailata said he’s still confident in it.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/offensive-struggles-nick-sirianni-coordinator-sean-mannion-20261019.html\">Eagles’ persistent offensive struggles mean ‘everything’s on the table’ — and that could include Sean Mannion’s role – Inquirer</a>\n\n\nSirianni certainly bears culpability for the losing streak. The seeds of his core beliefs, however, don’t provide shade for areas in which his previous ingenuity is now lacking. And that goes to the very root of the Sirianni conundrum. If he can’t devise an offense and/or call plays, and thus has to rely on Mannion-types for innovation, what is his greater value? To save himself, he may need to take back full ownership. It’s been that ugly on offense. Mannion and new offensive line coach Chris Kuper have had almost no solutions for defenses that blitz Eagles quarterbacks when they’re under center and drop to throw. Maybe because they almost always try to run play action in those situations.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.crossingbroad.com/news/eagles/brandon-graham-thought-kellen-moore-could-replace-nick-sirianni-after-the-super-bowl-win/\">Brandon Graham Thought Kellen Moore Could Replace Nick Sirianni After the Super Bowl Win – Crossing Broad</a>\n\n\nIs it me, or does BG basically admit that the Eagles planned on replacing Nick with Kellen Moore in 2024? That’s how it feels, doesn’t it? Where else would BG get this idea? I feel like the Kellen-Nick switch must’ve been talked about a bunch inside the organization for him to have this theory. Or maybe not. (Kinkead: BG was probably listening to too much WIP) Maybe BG cooked this up on his own. That’s possible. Maybe he — and the rest of the players — saw that Nick didn’t contribute to play-calling at all, and figured that since Kellen Moore was so good at it, he’d be an easy replacement for Nick if things went sideways. Whatever the case may be, it seems like the Eagles winning the Super Bowl in 2024 derailed that plan. Firing Nick after a Super Bowl win would’ve been nearly impossible (but it would’ve been baller as hell… bold move… scared money don’t make money, etc…), and Kellen was bound to move on to a head coaching job after his stellar season calling plays. But still, it’s a fascinating sliding doors moment.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/10/another-bad-day/\">Another Bad Day – Iggles Blitz</a>\n\n\nSome fans are now screaming for Nick Sirianni’s head. That’s not going to happen this season, nor should it. Firing him would not make this team better. It would just give angry fans something to be happy about. His future will be decided by his overall performance this season. If the offense continues to be the worst in the league, that could very well cost Sirianni his job. If the team shows some improvement and wins some games, that could change things. We need a full season to make an informed evaluation. The next three games are DAL, WAS, and the NYG. The Eagles could be atop the division if they can cobble together a winning streak. Or they could end up closer to a Top 5 pick if they keep losing. Cheer for the outcome you prefer.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games\">2026 NFL season, Week 6: What We Learned from Sunday’s games – NFL.com</a>\n\n\nMcKee struggles early in first meaningful start. The Eagles’ defense kept Philadelphia in the game early, getting off the field in the first half. The defense, however, was gassed late and put in a situation where it needed to be perfect due to the offensive injuries. Tanner McKee, making his first start outside of Week 18, was off the mark something bad early. The QB was blasted on his first snap and nearly threw a pick on the next. McKee’s ball placement wasn’t very good, particularly through the first three quarters. NFL starters can’t miss windows as badly as he did Sunday. Predictably, McKee struggled against pressure behind a shuffled offensive line, going 6 of 15 for 63 yards and a 52.9 rating under pressure, per NGS. Absent a trio of running backs, the ground game was of no help Sunday. Philly rushed for 35 total yards with a Dameon Pierce TD. McKee finished 26 of 45 for 215 yards and a TD, with three sacks. Late, the quarterback did find a groove when he essentially decided to force-feed DeVonta Smith. In the fourth quarter, Smith generated five catches for 53 yards and a TD (7/75/1 for the game). With Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, the Eagles must hope McKee builds on his late-game play. Otherwise, the spiral will continue.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-targets-2026\">Fantasy football waiver wire targets: NFL Week 7 – PFF</a>\n\n\nTanner McKee, Philadelphia Eagles (2.6%). Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve, leaving McKee as Philadelphia’s starter. He threw 45 times in his first start of the season, completing 26 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown. He didn’t have Saquon Barkley at running back to help him, and his wide receivers dealt with injuries during the game. Ideally, Barkley will be back and the receivers will be healthier this week. That’s because the Eagles are playing their division rival, the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have been an excellent matchup for fantasy quarterbacks because their offense scores a lot, forcing opposing quarterbacks to throw frequently to keep up. Their defense has also been among the league leaders in points allowed. If you’re in a deeper league with only a few quarterback options available on the waiver wire, McKee could be the best choice.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-week-6-nfl-takeaways-trust-howie-roseman-eagles\">Albert Breer’s Week 6 NFL Takeaways: Why You Should Still Trust Howie Roseman and the Eagles – SI</a>\n\n\nThis is where I’d stop and say the Eagles should have your trust. Few have drafted as well as GM Howie Roseman over the past decade. The team’s player development program is as detailed, involved and invested in as any in the league. That’s allowed them to harvest high picks like Johnson, Dickerson, Jurgens, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, just as they do diamonds in the rough like Moro Ojomo, Jordan Mailata, Willie Lampkin and Drew Kendall. The thing now is that you’re seeing the core of the title-contending team of the first iteration of the Nick Sirianni era age out, which is leading to those big-picture questions. Where does the team stand on Jalen Hurts as he gets to the end of the guarantees in the megadeal he signed in early 2023? How will the offensive line be retooled, with Johnson and Jurgens gone, and can Lampkin, Kendall and rookie Markel Bell be answers to that? What, for that matter, is the future of the defense, with Mitchell and DeJean likely looking for new deals in 2027, and DC Vic Fangio contemplating retirement? Would a team that’s been aggressive in pulling the plug sooner than later on head coaches consider Sirianni’s future?\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/panthers-vs-eagles-what-can-tanner-mckee-offense-learn-from-sunday-2026-nfl-week-6\">Spadaro: What can Tanner McKee, offense learn from Sunday? – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a>\n\n\nAnd that is the theme here: What can the Eagles build on for the next week and the week after that? It starts at the quarterback position with McKee, who has played well in the limited time he’s been on the field – in two Week 18 starts and in a backup role in the 2024 season win over Dallas. “First thoughts, my team needs me to be better,” McKee said after the game. “I need to be better. I am so much better and I’m looking forward to learning everything and becoming the player that I know I am, the player that I can prove that I am. A lot of things that were frustrating that fall on me and a lot of things we gotta get fixed as an offense for sure.” McKee cited areas that he needs to fix – poor communication, placement of players, settling down faster – “making adjustments on the fly.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/if-commanders-lose-nfc-east-will-be-first-division-with-zero-wins-in-back-to-back-weeks-since-merger\">If Commanders lose, NFC East will be first division with zero wins in back-to-back weeks since merger – PFT</a>\n\n\nThanks to another rough Sunday around the NFC East, the Commanders could make some history on Monday night. Josh Dubow of the Associated Press points out that a Commanders loss to the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium would make the NFC East the first division since the AFL-NFL merger to win zero games over back-to-back weeks despite having all of its teams in action.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-analysis/61612/the-optimist-an-ugly-win-is-still-a-win\">The Optimist: An ugly win is still a win – Cat Scratch Reader</a>\n\n\nI don’t remember the last time the Carolina Panthers played a game this ugly and won. The final 25-14 score belies the fact that it was a one possession game deep in the fourth quarter. A bad snap on 1st & 10 for the Eagles and followed by the secondary losing Tommy Tremble for a 19-yard touchdown pass just seven plays later decided the game with 6:38 seconds left. In the end, the Panthers’ depleted defense barely managed to hold on against an even more depleted Philadelphia Eagles offense. Their offense played a worse game with Taylor Moton and Jalen Coker back on the field than they did against the Detroit Lions without either of them. Bryce Young was fine, but far from the cool, collected star against pressure that he has been most of the season. Ultimately, this is a team with many, well exposed flaws that is sitting at 3-2 with a division game against a reeling Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad next week that could turn their sole lead in the division into an awkward tie with the Saints or a commanding lead. It wasn’t a perfect win, but it was a win.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-free-agecy/97480/falcons-sign-qb-andy-dalton-and-release-cooper-rush\">Falcons sign QB Andy Dalton and release Cooper Rush – The Falcoholic</a>\n\n\nThe Atlanta Falcons, fresh off a loss against the Chicago Bears, are signing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. In a corresponding move, they’ve cut ties with fellow red-headed quarterback Cooper Rush. To say this is a bit of a curious move would be an understatement, given that Dalton will open up as the third quarterback on the roster. Whether this is the Falcons covering themselves with Michael Penix Jr. getting banged up repeatedly and not wanting to chance Rush getting back into a game in case of a rash of injuries that takes down Penix and backup Tua Tagovailoa, or whether they view Dalton as a possible QB2 over Tua remains to be seen. Either way, Dalton’s a slam dunk upgrade on what the team had with Rush, at the very least.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-analysis/141288/patriots-vs-jets-takeaways-nfl-week-6\">10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Jets – Pats Pulpit</a>\n\n\nA.J. Brown has to knock off the rust. The Patriots finally got A.J. Brown back from his four-week stint on injured reserve, and he was not good. Despite being targeted 10 times, he only came down with three catches for 27 yards. It was his drops that were really concerning. There was the deep ball where he pulled his arms in too soon; there was the slant that hit him right in the arms that he dropped; there was the touchdown that Drake Maye placed perfectly on his back shoulder but still went through his hands. To cap things off, he also dropped the onside kick attempt at the end of the game, but luckily Eli Raridon jumped on the ball. Yes, it was his first game back and first game in front of the Patriots home crowd, and he probably was excited to be out there and still has to build a rapport with Maye, but his performance on Sunday was unacceptable. Hopefully, he just has to knock the rust off and will be fine moving forward. The team thinks so, at least.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/post/xBHpSBzsr4ea\">Is it time to let CJGJ go? – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\nThis is now 2 games where I see all the negativity pointed at the franchise because of one disrespectful player onour team. I believe its time to let this dude go as the Bills are a better franchise to allow someone that behaves like this to share the sideline with the other professionals on our team. I was willing to turn a blinde eye to some of his antics if he was giving us good production on the field but spitting on another player is downright dirty and disrespectful and I believe our team is better than that and should take these 2 weeks to trade for a replacement or find one sitting at home somewhere.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/176174/3-things-i-think-after-giants-saints-jj-mccarthy-time-run-game-nfc-east\">3 ‘things I think’ after a Giant flop against the Saints: Is it J.J. McCarthy time? – Big Blue View</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants fans overwhelmingly believe J.J. McCarthy should be the team’s quarterback beginning this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Eighty-one percent of the 751 voters in our poll think McCarthy should replace Jameis Winston as the starter when the Giants face the Houston Texans this Sunday. Head coach John Harbaugh wasn’t ready to make that decision in his post-game press conference. “I can’t answer that now,” Harbaugh said. “The game just ended ten minutes ago. “It’s not even up for discussion or conversation right now. We’ve got to go back and go to work. I have no problem with Jameis whatsoever. I love the way he competes, I love the way he fights, all those kind of things. He was up and down today for sure, but those things will all be decided not ten minutes after a game.” It is, though, a decision Harbaugh has to make. When the Giants acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings a few weeks ago for a fifth-round pick, it seemed clear Harbaugh would face this decision at some point. I’m sure he knew that, too. I doubt, though, that anyone expected that choice to have to come now.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-discussion/223070/loss-packers-dak-prescott-third-down-defense-joey-porter-jr\">10 thoughts on the Cowboys loss to the Packers – Blogging The Boys</a>\n\n\n1) The no-show offense. In a game where the defense put together an admirable effort, the Cowboys’ offense decided to take the night off. They struggled to sustain drives, and when they did put anything together, they blew it by turning the ball over. Dak Prescott was picked off twice, once when he failed to locate a dropping defender, and then another time when CeeDee Lamb fell down. He was picked off later in the game, but a late-hit penalty negated that one. All the offense could muster was 13 points. It was their lowest-scoring outing of the season, beating the previous low of 16 last week. It was a puzzling disappearing act from a group that started the year doing pretty well. 2) Nothing for Dak. The Packers’ defense gave Prescott fits all night long. It was similar to last week against Tampa Bay when he was under duress a lot and everything he threw went into tight coverage. The Packers did a great job in their zone coverage and Dak just wasn’t able to effectively navigate through the traffic. The only stuff he could complete was short as he never found any success downfield. He looked frazzled in the pocket and never found any rhythm.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-odds/449131/commanders-vs-49ers-predictions-week-6-picks\">NFL predictions: Commanders vs 49ers in primetime – Hogs Haven</a>\n\n\nThis game could lead to a lot of possible short- and long-term changes for the Washington Commanders. If they pull off the upset, hope for their season remains due to a weak NFC East. If they lose, the season becomes more bleak, but Dan Quinn likely plays out the string before an offseason of change for the franchise. If they have another embarrassing loss? Anything can happen after that.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50215436/commanders-tie-dan-quinn-job-status-jayden-daniels\">Is Commanders coach Dan Quinn’s job in jeopardy after tie with Giants? – ESPN</a>\n\n\nQuinn has told people this week he still strongly believes in both first-year coordinators, Blough and Daronte Jones. That doesn’t mean Quinn and his staff receive a free pass. As one team source said, the losing would wear out anyone, including Harris. People who have worked for Harris say he separates emotion from his decision-making, but he’s also not immune to feeling a certain way. An ugly loss in San Francisco likely wouldn’t change anything about Quinn’s status, the source said. Still, the Commanders are 6-15-1 since the start of last season and 3-13-1 in their last 17 games. But, for now, they’re not looking at the past. “The sky is not falling right now,” Cosmi said. “We’ve got 70% of our games to go. Put your head down, keep working, learn from your mistakes and push forward. 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Can the Cleveland Browns hold on to the top spot in the AFC North, or are they the biggest frauds among the good records in the league? Almost every team still has similar […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6539:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWith six weeks down in the 2026 NFL season, there are not a lot of things that are certain around the NFL. Can the Cleveland Browns hold on to <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/135593/afc-playoff-race-standings-browns-week-6-afc-north\">the top spot in the AFC North</a>, or are they <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/aQnPPNgk0jwC\">the biggest frauds</a> among the good records in the league? Almost every team still has similar or bigger questions than those that surround the Browns, but some teams are already at the point of knowing their season is likely <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/135602/browns-2027-nfl-draft-order-rams-browns-myles-garrett\">heading toward a high 2027 NFL draft pick</a>.\n\nThe Los Angeles Chargers are winless, the Philadelphia Eagles lost QB Jalen Hurts for the season due to blood clots, the Indianapolis Colts just fired their general manager, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders have one win each despite preseason expectations, and<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/A9Ecp9fL1BPz\"> the Los Angeles Rams are closer to a Top 5 pick than a playoff spot currently</a>.\n\nThe Miami Dolphins are also winless, but that was to be expected, and they traded away much of their veteran talent already.\n\nWhile Week 6 may have proven why WR Jerry Jeudy may not actually be available for teams, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster/135232/browns-wr-jerry-jeudy-trade-rumor-chiefs\">no matter the fit</a>, the Browns win might have accelerated GM Andrew Berry’s desire <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster/135102/nfl-trade-rumors-browns-jerry-jeudy-khalil-mack-josh-sweat\">to add talent to the roster</a>. Given all of the struggling teams above, Cleveland could go “big-game hunting” during the ramp-up to the NFL trade deadline next month.\n\nWhether reported, rumored, or just suggested, the Browns could have a plethora of available talent if they want to get aggressive with the cupboard full of draft picks Berry has accumulated. \n\nBrowns potential trade targets\n\nRB Saquon Barkley\n\nThe Eagles are no longer competitive and RB Quinshon Judkins has struggled this year. When healthy, Barkley is one of the best all-purpose backs in the league, but he’s also about to turn 30, has been used heavily, and has had a myriad of health issues in his career. \n\nWith just $2.5 million guaranteed left on his contract, the Eagles might be looking to move the running back a year early.\n\nDE Khalil Mack\n\nWe’ve covered <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster/134458/browns-trade-rumor-khalil-macks-contract-performance-review\">the possibility of trading for Mack multiple times</a>. It still seems like a good option for, likely, nothing more than a Day 3 pick.\n\nRB Jonathan Taylor and DE/DT Deforest Buckner\n\nTaylor is another big-name running back option, while Buckner would add more flexible talent to the defensive line:\n\n\nIt\'ll be interesting to see if pricey Colts veterans like DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor now become available for trade. Remember, Miami moved guys after firing GM Chris Grier before the deadline last year.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href=\"https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/2112182875990986775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nGuard Quinton Nelson has also been mentioned as a potential trade candidate from Indianapolis, but Cleveland seems unlikely to add at that position at this point.\n\nDE Dorance Armstrong\n\nA smaller name compared to the above, finding an edge rusher available in a trade is tough. Armstrong is not having a great statistical season, but is an experienced pass rusher with five or more sacks in each of the last five seasons. The Commanders seem headed nowhere, but the NFC East is too weak for them to sell early.\n\nDE Tuli Tuipulotu\n\nPerhaps the most expensive trade value on this list, Tuipulotu is in the last year of his rookie contract after having 13 sacks last year and 8.5 the year before. Could Berry work on a trade and sign deal for a young pass rusher with upside? If the Chargers decide to sell completely, or the Browns blow them away, Tuipulotu will be at the top of most teams’ want lists.\n\n\n\nBig names are always exciting for fan and media conversations. Cleveland might get involved with some of the guys above, but adding a really good blocking tight end might have a bigger impact, at least this season.\n\nFor now, the 4-2 record makes it at least interesting to imagine what Berry might be able to pull off to add to the Browns roster.\n\n\n\nDo you think the Browns should aggressively add any of the names above? Any other big game-type players they should pursue that could be available?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sbnation.app&xcust=__sb0901awD__138981____r______________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792425736;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Cleveland Browns Roster\";i:1;s:23:\"Cleveland Browns Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:113;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4fd7656ecab0df7258fe8ed5d8a57c77\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"The 2026 Chicago Bears just had their statement game\";s:4:\"link\";s:156:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/125617/the-2026-chicago-bears-just-had-their-statement-game-caleb-williams-kyler-gordon-ben-johnson\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"We just got our first glimpse of the real Chicago Bears on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. That statement doesn’t just reflect the fact that Chicago played arguably its most complete game of the season (notwithstanding the defense played by the backups in the fourth quarter) in their 31-23 win. It’s about who was on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3469:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe just got our first glimpse of the real Chicago Bears on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.\n\nThat statement doesn’t just reflect the fact that Chicago played arguably its most complete game of the season (notwithstanding the defense played by the backups in the fourth quarter) in their 31-23 win.\n\nIt’s about who was on the field making that victory happen, and how.\n\nYes, Caleb Williams was back, showing Bears fans what they were missing during his absence by completing 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown. His perfect 24-of-24 completions on throws from a clean pocket in this game were the best mark by any quarterback since 2018—a testament to both his protection and his accuracy. His clinical operation of the offense helped the Bears possess the ball for more than 40 minutes and build a 31-7 lead at one point.\n\nBut that wasn’t all.\n\nKyler Gordon reminded everyone he’s one of the best nickel corners in the league when healthy, obliterating the Falcons offense for three sacks and forcing fumbles on two of them.\n\nLuther Burden III (eight catches for 95 yards) and Colston Loveland (six catches for 65 yards and a touchdown) had their way with a beleaguered Falcons secondary. Burden, in particular, continues to look like the clear WR1 for this Bears offense and is currently on pace for a 1,000-yard season.\n\nOzzy Trapilo, against all odds, returned to action after suffering a torn patellar tendon nine months ago—still can’t get over that. Once he gets his legs under him, the 2025 second-round pick might regain his stranglehold on the starting left tackle spot, locking down Caleb Williams’ blind side opposite Darnell Wright.\n\nRookie Logan Jones got some brief game action in relief of Garrett Bradbury, who has struggled often this season. While it’s no guarantee Jones will be the starter on Thursday night when the Bears face the Patriots, head coach Ben Johnson might be getting the team ready to make the change.\n\nWhile the Bears are still missing some notable contributors at the moment—Kyle Monangai, Montez Sweat, and TJ Edwards to name a few—this lineup, from the youth movement to missing game-changers like Gordon, is the one that will keep the Bears pushing toward the playoffs for the second year in a row.\n\nWill there be some growing pains along the way, especially for the young players? Probably. Not every defense the Bears face will be as amenable to getting scored on as Atlanta’s, for example. And, as we unfortunately were reminded of on Sunday, injuries are inevitable in this sport. Good health is far from guaranteed.\n\nBut the Bears you saw on Sunday in Atlanta? \n\nThat’s a playoff team. The fun part? 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A desire to run the ball has been woven into the very DNA of the Giants’ offense. A strong running game has been John Harbaugh’s signature for as long as he’s been a head coach, and he brought in long-time […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15519:\"\n\n\n \n New York Giants running back Najee Harris takes the hand-off. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe New York Giants run game could best be described, in a word, as “bad”. \n\nA desire to run the ball has been woven into the very DNA of the Giants’ offense. A strong running game has been John Harbaugh’s signature for as long as he’s been a head coach, and he brought in long-time run game guru Greg Roman to design the Giants’ rushing attack. \n\nHarbaugh also brought fullback Patrick Ricard over from Baltimore in free agency and the Giants made a point of drafting the powerful offensive lineman Sisi Mauigoa. The Giants also drafted Malachi Fields, a big-bodied wide receiver with significant blocking upside.\n\nThe Giants’ final roster roster is a departure from NFL norms and featured four running backs, four tight ends, a fullback, and just four wide receivers, one of whom has primarily been a returner.\n\nDespite wanting to be a smash-mouth, run-heavy offense with an emphasis on the power run game, the Giants’ run game has degraded with each passing week. They’ve been plagued by turnovers and largely been ineffective on the ground. \n\nIn Week 4, the Giants’ backs carried the ball 28 times (Cam Skattebo: 18, Najee Harris 9, Tyrone Tracy 1), and averaged a combined 3.1 yards per carry with a fumble. In Week 5, the three backs carried the ball 21 times (Skattebo: 13, Harris: 5, Tracy: 3) and averaged 3.5 yards per carry. That, however drops down to just 2.55 yards per carry if we subtract Skattebo’s 19-yard carry at the end of the game as an outlier.\n\nThe Giants’ running game reached a new low in the loss to the New Orleans Saints. Harris got the start while Skattebo was (effectively) benched after he fumbled away the game against the Cardinals, getting just six offensive snaps and zero touches.\n\n“I didn’t expect to have zero, but I mean, I was expecting to not play as much just like I did,” Skattebo said after the game. “And the message is keep your head down and keep going, you know. They understand the type of player I am and I just got to continue to do my job and do it to the best of my ability.”\n\n“It sucks, but I can’t put the blame on anybody else but myself,” he added. “I did it to myself. So their consequences leave me on the sidelines, keep me there, and I understand why, like I said. And, I’m going to continue to go out there and give it everything I have for the New York Giants and continue to work hard.”\n\nThe Giants running backs carried the ball just 14 times (Tracy: 6, Singletary: 4, Harris: 4) and picked up a total of 34 yards on the ground, for an average of 2.4 yards per carry. Tracy, though, did score the Giants’ first rushing touchdown since Week 1.\n\nAfter the game, Harbaugh blamed the flow of the game both for the lack of touches as well as Skattebo’s absence. And it is true that the Giants were forced away from the run game once the wheels fell off the offense and defense in the third quarter. However, that also doesn’t explain why the run game was so ineffective when the game was still close or after the Giants had closed the gap.\n\nThe problem is multifaceted, with problems in the blocking, the runners, and in the structure of the offense.\n\nBlocking woes\n\nThe Giants have struggled to block their run plays. There have been both poor blocks allowing penetration into the backfield as well as free runners that might have been missed blocks or oversights in the blocking scheme.\n\nHarris’ first run of the afternoon might be one such play.\n\nThe Giants run a counter play outside zone to the offensive right, while having Darnell Mooney pull to the play-side as a misdirection along with Isaiah Likely from an H-back alignment. The offensive line does a pretty good job of washing most of the Saints’ front to the side and creating an initial lane for Harris. However, Andrew Thomas doesn’t get to the second level, leaving a linebacker to tackle Harris. At the same time, while Chase Young is frozen by Mooney and Likely’s motion, he’s completely unblocked on the back side of the play.\n\nIf the Giants intended the motion to freeze the back-side defender long enough for the runner to get to the second level, that would be an issue with the play design. However, if one of Likely and Mooney was supposed to chip Young (which should be Likely), that would be a missed assignment. \n\nOn the second play, the Giants call an off-tackle run to the right using outside-zone blocking. Again, it’s initially blocked up well, however the key block falls to tight end Thomas Fidone II, who’s asked to pull from the left edge all the way around to the right side. Fidone does a good job of getting in position, but misses the block.\n\nHarris does a better job than anticipated of getting to the edge, and the Giants had blockers in place at the second level. Both right tackle Marcus Mbow and right guard Sisi Mauigoa did a good job of getting into space and staying ahead of the play. They were in position to block Harris up for a nice run along the right sideline. However, the player Fidone missed was able to torpedo Harris and trip him up for a gain of just 2 yards.\n\nThe first play of the very next drive featured an even worse non-block (again from Runyan Jr.).\n\nThe Giants once again seek to start the drive with a run, showing a heavy look with both Patrick Rickard at H-back and Isaiah Likely at fullback. Harris takes the handoff, however Runyan is beaten badly by the defensive tackle and driven deep into the backfield and into Harris. The defensive tackle not only takes half-man leverage, but Runyan pops upright out of his stance and never manages to establish any kind of leverage himself. So instead of being able to redirect or re-anchor, he is put on skates.\n\nThe running backs\n\nIn addition to the blocking issues, the Giants’ backs were also inefficient, and both Harris and Tracy potentially left significant yardage on the field.\n\n“Nobody has really taken the bull by the horns,” Harbaugh said after the game. “Motor (RB Devin Singletary) really hasn’t had a chance to take the bull by the horns. So, we thought we’d get him in the mix, too. So, we put four guys up and see if we can get something going with the running game. That was the idea.\n\n“You can say, well, I don’t like that. I don’t like you divvying up the snaps between four backs. And I can tell you, I don’t like it either,” he added. “One of those guys needs to step up. Somebody needs to step up and be the back. And none of those guys have done that yet. And when one of those guys steps up to be the back, then they’ll be the back. That’s your answer. And that’s as honest as I can be about it. And they know that, too. And believe me, they’re all hungry. They want to step up. One of those guys wants to step up. Somebody’s going to step up and take that job. We’re going to see who it is.”\n\nThat was born out in NextGenStats GPS tracking tacking data after the game.\n\n\nThe Giants RBs were expected to earn more yards than actual at the time of the handoff, per NGS tracking data: Singletary: 0 yards over expected (14 -> 14) Harris: -14 (2 -> 16) Tracy: -17 (18 -> 35) Skattebo: 0 carries— Doug Analytics (@Doug_Analytics) <a href=\"https://x.com/Doug_Analytics/status/2111924434663616788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nPart of the issue goes back to blocking and their teammates not sustaining their blocks after the handoff. However, the Giants’ backs also showed some lack of patience behind the line of scrimmage. \n\nNone of the Giants’ backs had enough carries to qualify for NextGenStats rushing leaders stats. However, we do know that Skattebo was sixth in the NFL in “efficiency” last week, and second in time behind the line of scrimmage. Based on those numbers, it seems likely that the Giants’ primary backs have been trying to hit the holes as hard and fast as possible. However, a modicum of patience could help the Giants realize their missing yardage.\n\nPatience and vision are two of the most important traits among running backs, perhaps even more important than raw speed and explosiveness. \n\nWhile none of the Giants’ backs are true home run hitters, each has the agility and short-area quickness to exploit running lanes. However, both Skattebo and Harris have struggled with patience at times. One of the knocks on Harris coming out of Alabama was that he can play “in a hurry” and not give blocks a chance to be established. Skattebo, meanwhile, has a tendency to seek contact first, which has led to him missing opportunities for yards after contact in favor of the contact itself. His style can be a spark for the offense when it works, but fumbles and leaving yards on the field are both risks.\n\nTracy and Singletary both show better tempo as runners, and the Giants also have a tendency to use them from more varied formations than with Harris and Skattebo.\n\nHaving multiple skill sets and being able to establish a physical tone as well as having more dynamic threats out of the backfield are both important. That said, the Giants should do more to make their rushing offense look the same no matter who is in the game. That means using varied formations with Harris and Skattebo, as well as coaching them to be a bit more patient behind the line of scrimmage, while also allowing Tracy and Singletary to be more physical. \n\nAs mentioned above, it appeared as though the Saints had the Giants’ playbook for much of the game, and their personnel usage could have been part of the tells that allowed the Saints to play so quickly.\n\nTendencies\n\nA week ago we suggested that the Giants may need to adjust the way they think about offense, and that being too strong in their tendencies has been part of the problem since the loss of Jaxson Dart. \n\nTo their credit, the Giants did break out of their schematic mold in this game. They used more screens and outside zone plays, as well as throwing out of heavy sets. However, there may have been personnel and alignment tells that are allowing their opponents to play fast.\n\nIn that, the Giants’ fourth quarter could be instructive. \n\nJ.J. McCarthy’s fourth quarter near-comeback was impressive, and the Giants’ offense was explosive and dynamic with him on the field. And while the Giants couldn’t afford to run the ball much there was a notable difference with McCarthy in the backfield than with Winston.\n\nThe biggest difference was the hesitancy with which the Saints’ second level defenders played. Where the Saints’ second level defenders began moving to the point of attack almost immediately with Winston in the game, they were playing much more slowly with McCarthy at quarterback.\n\nIt was most notable on Devin Singletary’s 9-yard run early in the fourth quarter. \n\nThere is a very noticeable hesitation among the Saints’ linebackers and safeties, with the safeties backpedaling at the start of the play only to have to stick and drive on the ball. Likewise, their linebackers don’t crash downward and instead stay at the second level after the snap, allowing the Giants’ blockers to establish and lock in their blocks. \n\nThe threat of the quarterback run game likely affected the Saints’ defense, forcing them to slow down and make sure McCarthy didn’t keep the ball. But the running back alignment is part of this as well. \n\nNote above how Singletary is even with McCarthy. \n\nWith Winston on the field in the shotgun formation, the Giants’ backs tend to line up just behind the quarterback on running plays and even (or in front) on passing plays. Even on the toss play to Harris above (the second gif), he lines up just behind Winston. That isn’t uncommon and certainly isn’t unique to the Giants. Runners lining up behind the quarterback gives them an extra step to time the handoff and accelerate toward the line, while lining up even or in front of the quarterback gives them better vision and positioning for pass protection. \n\nHere, the Saints can’t be sure if McCarthy is going to throw the ball, pull it and run, or hand off to Singletary. And that instant of indecision is all the difference.\n\nIt’s a subtle change and could make execution a bit more difficult for the quarterback and running back at first, but playing run and pass from the same alignment in shotgun could go a long way toward slowing the defense. \n\nOn the flip side, the Giants tend to either call a run or play-action out of the I-formation. And while being under center makes play-action more effective, losing the threat of a drop-back pass can make runs less effective. \n\nFinal thoughts\n\nThere is a lot wrong with the Giants running game. But perhaps the most frustrating aspect of their dysfunction is that they’re often very close to hitting on all cylinders. \n\nThe Giants absolutely need to tighten up their blocking, both in making the blocks in the first place and sustaining them. Likewise, the backs themselves need to be more patient in letting the blocks develop as well as willing to hit holes as well as defenders. \n\nAnd finally, the coaches need to continue to refine their play design and calling. The Giants’ runs are typically well schemed and give the players the chance to be effective. But as mentioned above, being able to run more plays from similar looks will help the Giants’ offense be less predictable. \n\nRegardless of whether Winston or McCarthy start going forward, being less obvious in running back alignment out of the shotgun — as well as more multiple in using the run and pass out of the I formation — will go a long way in helping to unlock the Giants’ rushing offense. 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He had a great performance — setting a new season-high mark for runs of 10 or more yards (5) — but his 33-yard touchdown run was the highlight of the Chiefs’ offense.\n\nI broke down the well-executed counter run on the whiteboard, highlighting the difference-making blocks by right guard Trey Smith — pancaking edge rusher Khalil Mack — and tight end Jake Briningstool.\n\nHere are the top comments from the post-game poll:\n\nRussMO\n\n\nWalker had the best game, but I voted for Worthy because we had to have him step-up and he did it early in the game. Without Worthy, K9 might have faced 9-man boxes all game.\n\n\nElmoTheClown1\n\n\nI voted for Walker, but truly this one was a total team effort.\n\n\n4DaWin\n\n\nIf you don’t give it to Walker, you’re blind. 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Less than 24 hours later, head coach Mike Vrabel announced that the team had signed to players to improve the depth up front. Andrew Rupcich and Jacob Rizy, who both spent time with the club in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3259:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe New England Patriots saw <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/141239/patriots-offensive-line-depth-injuries\">three offensive linemen go down</a> with injury against the New York Jets on Sunday. Less than 24 hours later, head coach Mike Vrabel announced that the team had signed to players to improve the depth up front.\n\nAndrew Rupcich and Jacob Rizy, who both spent time with the club in training camp and preseason, will be added to the practice squad on Monday. With only one spot currently open, a follow-up move will become necessary.\n\n“We’ll add Andrew Rupcich and Rizy,” Vrabel explained during a press conference at Gillette Stadium. “Guys that have been here previously to help us here as we move forward. 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However, the team <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/137479/patriots-sign-xavier-newman-johnson-practice-squad-release-jacob-rizy\">let go of him in mid-September</a>.\n\nThe Patriots entered the game against the Jets with a starting O-line consisting of tackles Will Campbell and Morgan Moses as well as interior trio Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson and Ben Brown. Campbell, who had hurt his knee the previous week and was limited in practice coming into the game, as well as Wilson were the only ones out of the group to finish the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/141068/patriots-vs-jets-nfl-week-6-final-score-live-updates-news-recap-discussion\">26-19 victory</a>.\n\nMoses and Vera-Tucker left in the second half due to respective ankle and hamstring injuries. 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LA may need to win 10 games in order to make the postseason. The playoffs would wipe the slate clean. All it takes it earning a spot in the tournament. The rest is a matter of taking care of business. But getting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4123:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 18: Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) looking for the blocking during the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams on October 18, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAt 2-4. the season might already be over for the Los Angeles Rams.\n\nLA may need to win 10 games in order to make the postseason. The playoffs would wipe the slate clean. All it takes it earning a spot in the tournament. The rest is a matter of taking care of business.\n\nBut getting there would mean a 8-3 record over the final 11 regular season games.\n\nWhy are 10 wins needed? Because <a href=\"https://x.com/NateSilver538/status/2110105465971499090?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/NateSilver538/status/2110105465971499090?s=20\">the Silver Bulletin is projecting three NFC teams</a> (Rams, Packers, Bears) to finish with a 9-win record. The Rams could reasonably make the playoffs with nine wins, although their chances suddenly come down to factors outside of their control. \n\nThe Packers and Bears are also 4-2 currently. Both have battled early season struggles—in Chicago’s case missing Caleb Williams—to bounce back in resounding fashion. The Rams would need to keep pace with these teams and pull ahead by year’s end. That isn’t easy either. \n\nSo how likely would 10 wins be? It’s a difficult path.\n\nWeek 7 at Las Vegas Raiders\n\nAfter starting 3-0, the Raiders have dropped three-straight to fall to .500. This is a game the Rams should win, although they were also expected to trounce a 1-4 Cardinals team. We know that didn’t happen. 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It is <a href=\"https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2112184806213931268?s=20\">now being reported</a> that tests over the weekend revealed that Hurts has multiple blood clots in his lungs. \n\nIan Rapoport <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2112187727399489688?s=20\">is reporting</a> that Hurts played in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars without having slept because sleeping was a risk.\n\nThat, of course, begs the question of just how much the Eagles’ coaching and medical staffs knew of his condition and why they would allow him to play football if sleeping was too risky.\n\nDespite the fact that Hurts plays for a division rival, our first concern is, of course, for his long-term health. Football is secondary, and he needs to take whatever time and steps necessary to get healthy in this scary situation. \n\nFrom the perspective of the New York Giants, the loss of Hurts is an opportunity. 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A Commanders loss to the 49ers on Monday night would also be a huge boost for San Francisco, with a win putting the 49ers up three games in the NFC West. \n\nThe 49ers will look to avoid a letdown spot against a lesser Washington team. Here are the numbers to know heading into the Monday night clash: \n\n37.7\n\nPercent. The Commanders blitz on 37.7 of opponents’ dropbacks, the second-highest rate in the league.\n\nThe dam finally broke for the 49ers offense when Seattle’s defense got to Brock Purdy for the first three sacks San Francisco has allowed this season. The 49ers offense will now have to face the team that sends an extra man or two at the second-highest clip in the league on Monday night.\n\nUnfortunately, that high blitz rate hasn’t done much for the lacking Washington pass defense.\n\nBecause of the blitz, Washington’s defense ranks well in pressure rate (9th) and hurry percentage (6th), but that hasn’t resulted in sacks. Washington ranks 24th with nine sacks, and since the pass rush can’t bring down the opposing quarterback, the Commanders’ poor secondary has been exposed to the tune of:\n\n\n255 passing yards per game (4th-highest)\n\n\n\n14 passing touchdowns (tied for most)\n\n\n\n67 passing first downs (third-most)\n\n\nPurdy’s been in incredible form to start the season, and that form should continue against the lacking Washington secondary, so long as the San Francisco offense can handle the blitzes that Dan Quinn and his Washington defense will present.\n\n67.7\n\nRushing yards per game. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels averages 67.7 rushing yards per game.\n\nWith Washington’s leading rusher Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) out on Monday night, the onus will be on Daniels to pick up the slack in the run game, something he’ll have no issue in taking on.\n\nEntering Week 6, Daniels ranked eighth among quarterbacks with 21 rush attempts. The only reason he doesn’t have more is the two games he missed, but despite the missed games, Daniels 203 rushing yards are second-most for quarterbacks behind only Josh Allen, who has 239 rushing yards on twice as many rush attempts in his five games.\n\nSimply put, the 49ers will not face a more prolific mobile quarterback this season than Daniels.\n\nRaheem Morris and the 49ers defense have faced one quarterback with more rush attempts so far this season than Daniels, and that was Malik Willis in Week 2 when the 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins.\n\nWillis is a quality rusher in his own right, with the third-most at the position, 186 rushing yards on his 27 rush attempts. His 6.9 yards per attempt rank fourth among quarterbacks with 15 or more rushing attempts this season. But when the 49ers faced him, Willis couldn’t get his legs going, holding the quarterback to a season-low six rushing yards on two carries.\n\nCommanders offensive coordinator David Blough will draw up at least two designed runs for Daniels, so don’t expect a Willis-like ground usage for Washington’s quarterback on Monday night.\n\n4\n\nTimes. The 49ers have started 6-0 four times in franchise history (1948, 1984, 1990, and 2019).\n\nA win on Monday night would mark the fifth time the 49ers have started the first third of the season without a loss. Each of the last three 6-0 starts have meant at least an NFC Championship Game appearance (in the Super Bowl era).\n\n1948 was the only 6-0 start in 49ers history that didn’t result in a playoff game appearance (the 14-0 Cleveland Browns claimed the 1948 AAFC Championship defeating the Buffalo Bills), but the 49ers would finish 12-2. Those 12 wins came against teams like the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Dodgers, Los Angeles Dons, and Chicago Rockets.\n\nBut since the invention of the Super Bowl, a 6-0 start has meant at least an NFC Championship Game appearance for the 49ers. The 2026 49ers have the chance to do something the 1984 team did: go 6-0 with a Monday night win against an NFC East foe. 1984 saw the 49ers defeat the New York Giants to move to 6-0 with a 31-10 Monday Night Football win. San Francisco’s quest for perfection in 1984 would end the next week with a loss against Pittsburgh, but the 49ers would go on to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl.\n\nThe 1990 49ers would use a Week 6 win against the Steelers to move to 6-0. The streak would continue into the middle of November when a Week 12 loss to the Rams would drop San Francisco to 10-1. 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From the Mayo Clinic\'s website: \"A pulmonary embolism <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-embolism/symptoms-causes/syc-20354647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can be life-threatening</a>. About one-third of people with an undiagnosed and untreated pulmonary embolism don\'t survive.\"The Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn issued a statement on Monday morning disclosing the change in Hurts\'s condition.\"Over the last few days, Jalen Hurts has received comprehensive medical evaluations by physician experts,\" the statement explains. \"In the interest of transparency, we are providing additional information on the diagnosis and treatment plan related to his condition.\"Jalen was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis. After further testing and monitoring, the current diagnosis is a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli. He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations. His treatment should only involve anticoagulation (i.e. \'blood thinners\'). During this time, he will not be allowed to participate in any contact activities, including football.\"Jalen\'s prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery. We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. More importantly, we anticipate that he will have no long-term effects.\"We are thinking of Jalen and looking forward to a strong recovery.\"It\'s good that a serious health condition is being taken seriously. There\'s still a very real question as to whether it was taken as seriously as it should have been from the outset. We\'ll have some more thoughts on that later. 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Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. PT. Let’s take a quick look at the Rams: Record: The Rams are a surprising 2-4 after a 18-16 home […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1410:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams before a preseason game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to play their seven regular-season game of the year, their fourth home game, against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. PT.\n\nLet’s take a quick look at the Rams:\n\nRecord: The Rams are a surprising 2-4 after a 18-16 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Rams were expected to be a major Super Bowl contender. They can still become one, but this a really disappointing start to the season for Sean McVay’s team.\n\nLast meeting:\n\nFlor being non-conference opponents, the Rams and Raiders have played fairly a lot in recent memory. This will be their fourth meeting since 2018. The Rams have won the past two meetings between the two squads, the last being a 20-15 win on October 20, 2024. 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I said that we may find out it was Joey Porter, as the Browns were able to have their way with the Steelers’ secondary and the cornerback room was wearing very thin. It turns out the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6315:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLast week, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E0IeGlH3g8\">Dave Dameshek asked me</a> who was the one piece on defense the Steelers couldn’t afford to lose. I said that we may find out it was Joey Porter, as the Browns were able to have their way with the Steelers’ secondary and the cornerback room was wearing very thin.\n\nIt turns out the glue to the defense wasn’t Porter, though – it’s Jalen Ramsey.\n\nThe future Hall of Fame defensive back had one of the best games of his career on Sunday, totaling 10 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks, including the game-sealing sack on 4th-and-8 in overtime to clinch a 26-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.\n\nLest we forget that Ramsey is doing all of this with a broken wrist that he suffered in Week 1. Yet despite that injury, he hasn’t missed a game, and his versatility has been exactly what the Steelers had hoped it would be when Patrick Graham said he would play the STAR role. Per Sumer Sports, Ramsey has eight run stops – that is tied for the league lead among all cornerbacks with Cooper DeJean of the Philadelphia Eagles. His two sacks are tied for second among corners, as Kyler Gordon made his return to the Chicago Bears’ lineup in Week 6 and had three in one game. His reliability in this role, combined with his tackling ability (only two missed tackles on the season) has made him irreplaceable. Players like Ramsey evolve as they get to the final holes of their career, and he has done just that. While he may no longer be the outside bump-and-run man-to-man lockdown cornerback he was in the late 2010s, his pure talent as a football player has seen him grow into being dominant as this Joker in the deck for the Steelers’ defense. Some guys lead with words, Ramsey leads by example – playing hurt, not making excuses, and showing that he is still more than capable of directly impacting the outcome of games.\n\nIt’s the morning after game day, and the Steelers are tied for the lead in the AFC North.\n\nJamel Dean’s record day\n\nThe Steelers signed Jamel Dean away from Tampa in the offseason with the hopes of forming a tremendous one-two punch at corner with he and Joey Porter. Obviously, Porter is now gone and Dean has become the top dog at the position, and he answered the bell against his former team with a tremendous performance.\n\nDean broke up six passes, which is a single-game record for the Steelers. Additionally, he allowed just three receptions on 11 targets, which is the second-lowest number of catches allowed when targeted 10 times this season. Who is first? His teammate, Asante Samuel Jr, who allowed two catches on 10 targets last week against the Indianapolis Colts.\n\nAnd not to pat myself on the back, but when I made the <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/170778/pittsburgh-steelers-2026-mock-schedule-baltimore-ravens-cincinnati-bengals\">Steelers’ mock schedule and predictions</a> in the offseason, I said Jamel Dean would have a game-sealing interception.\n\nDean has been tremendous, and is a big reason why the Steelers currently rank top 10 in EPA against the pass and success rate.\n\nSpecial teams struggles\n\nThe coach the Steelers miss the most was standing on the other sideline on Sunday. Danny Smith’s special teams unit was always a reliable one for the Steelers – the same cannot be said about this current group. Kaden Wetjen had a terrific 59-yard kickoff return negated by a Cole Holcomb penalty, which took the Steelers from starting at Tampa Bay’s 41 to starting at their own 20. There was another special team penalty on a punt, this one on Doneiko Slaughter. The Steelers were set to start at the Bucs’ 44 yard-line but instead had to start at their own 46. Throw in yet another Chris Boswell missed field goal, and you have a unit that has done a 180 over the course of just six games.\n\nQuick hitters\n\n\nNick Herbig was awesome, recording his first two sacks of the season. Need to see more of that going forward.\n\n\n\nWe talked about it across our other post-game pieces, but what a performance from both DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard. Both stepped up in massive ways, combining for 22 receptions.\n\n\n\nIf the Steelers are going to be aggressive before the trade deadline, safety and linebacker are far bigger needs than receiver. Dare I say call the Chargers about Derwin James.\n\n\n\nCongrats to Yahya Black for his first career sack and Daylen Everette for his first career interception. Big plays from young building blocks.\n\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176519/germie-bernard-sets-steelers-record-in-win-over-buccaneers-dk-metcalf\">Germie Bernard sets Steelers record in win over Buccaneers</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/176510/steelers-stock-report-after-week-6-win-over-buccaneers\">Steelers stock report after Week 6 win over Buccaneers</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176501/steelers-overcome-16-3-deficit-defeat-buccaneers-in-ot-aaron-rodgers-germie-bernard-jalen-ramsey\">Steelers overcome 16-3 deficit, defeat Buccaneers in OT</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176496/steelers-making-calls-for-wide-receiver-trade-dk-metcalf-michael-pittman\">Steelers making calls for wide receiver trade</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176490/former-steelers-rb-cordarrelle-patterson-arrested-for-domestic-assault#comments\">Former Steelers RB Cordarrelle Patterson arrested for domestic assault</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792422000;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3160;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Ramsey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:125;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"897085345023da8c55ee4ffc818503a5\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"10 Bears Takes: Caleb’s Comeback, Kyler’s Big Day, an Averted Collapse\";s:4:\"link\";s:157:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/125587/10-bears-takes-caleb-williams-returns-kyler-gordons-big-day-an-averted-collapse-ben-johnson\";s:11:\"description\";s:311:\"The seven-day break between their 31-7 beatdown loss in Green Bay and a second-straight game away from home in Atlanta was enough to make even the most level-headed of Bears fans lose it. In three hours, the Chicago Bears went from a great story that had started three quarterbacks in four weeks to a team […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:25591:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Caleb Williams #18 and Kalif Raymond #14 of the Chicago Bears celebrate a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe seven-day break between their 31-7 beatdown loss in Green Bay and a second-straight game away from home in Atlanta was enough to make even the most level-headed of Bears fans lose it. In three hours, the Chicago Bears went from a great story that had started three quarterbacks in four weeks to a team that might not be very good. As usual, the narratives fly any time those two teams play, which can make it hard for anyone to turn the page. Luckily for head coach Ben Johnson and his team, they did just that. It helped that they got their starting quarterback back in the mix, but for the better part of four quarters, they looked like the same dominant team we’ve seen in four of their six games so far in 2026. Before quickly turning the page on this one for a Thursday night showdown with the New England Patriots, let’s take a deeper dive into Sunday and where they go next in Week 6’s edition of 10 Bears Takes. \n\n1. Caleb Williams’ return on Sunday was much-needed, even after a weird media session earlier in the week– why fans should feel optimistic about his play after a three-game absence. \n\nWilliams ended last week’s Friday practice session as a limited participant, before doing plenty of work in Green Bay before the start of last weekend’s game. Speculation all along has been that he would be close to ready for Atlanta, and despite a Wednesday walk-through, it was clear they felt they had given Williams’ hamstring injury enough time and were ready to ramp him up. \n\nThen came Thursday, when his first media day in three weeks featured a long opening speech, some pointed statements, and a somewhat contentious set of answers. As always, people rarely take things at face value. Instead, everyone runs with their reactions, and it blows up into something bigger than it was. \n\nIn the end, Williams came out on Sunday with some clear motivation to prove his critics wrong and did exactly that. His 83.3% completion rate was a career-high, and he eclipsed 300 passing yards for just the sixth time in his career. Taking out the anomaly that was the Vikings game in Week 2, so far we’ve seen a new version of Williams where he’s not wildly missing throws. Even more impressive, he’s continued to take what the defense is giving him. Even if those checkdowns aren’t turning into explosives, they are keeping opposing defenses honest, which is allowing for more shots downfield. \n\nTo dive a little deeper into his six incompletions: four were throwaways, one was Colston Loveland overrunning a route in the end zone, and the last was a pass where his arm was hit mid-throw. Simply put, he didn’t come close to putting the ball into danger, and there were no egregious misses as we saw so often last season. \n\nEven though the offense scored 31 points, it’s easy to see how much was once again left out on the field. Between the penalties and missed opportunities in Atlanta territory, there’s plenty of meat left on the bone for this offense to continue to get better. That should give fans plenty of faith that they’ll keep improving as a unit, and ultimately, 40-point games are far from out of the question moving forward. \n\nNo matter how you slice it, it was a great return for the Bears’ franchise quarterback. More importantly, the best is yet to come for this offense, assuming their core pieces stay healthy through the last 11 regular-season games. \n\n2. Speaking of returns, Kyler Gordon’s first game of 2026 was a stark reminder that when he’s healthy, he’s one of their best defenders.\n\nMuch has been made about his recent injury history and lack of ability. Frankly, it’s been justified considering these issues started after he signed his lucrative extension to make him the highest-paid nickel in the league. Despite his lack of availability going back to the start of last season, it’s impossible to debate that when he’s in the game, he’s one of, if not the best defensive players the team has. \n\nGordon was activated off PUP earlier this week, which made Sunday his first game of the 2026 season. Despite only playing 16 defensive snaps, his three sacks and two forced fumbles were the most that have been tracked from a defensive back dating all the way back to 1982. Even if Gordon isn’t the most dynamic coverage guy in the league, his versatility is a huge value to any defense. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has always been known for getting the most out of his nickelbacks, and when Gordon has been on the field, the results have been no different. \n\nWith the team’s secondary in flux due to injuries and their mix-and-match style, fans can expect Gordon’s snap count to rise each game until he’s settled into a full-time role. That likely means Tyrique Stevenson will go back to the bench, but considering how much both he and Jaylon Johnson have struggled down the field, I’m not sure that’s a bad thing. Fourth-round rookie Malik Muhammad should continue to see snaps on the boundary, and if that’s the end goal for him beyond this season, it makes sense to continue to play him there. \n\nWe’ll see how things look once everyone is healthy (if that ever happens), but the offseason plan is starting to show. Once Coby Bryant comes back (hopefully this season), this could be a very different-looking group than the one we saw to open up Week 1. \n\n3. With a short week upcoming, it will be hard for this team not to look too far ahead to their 10-day mini-bye. \n\nIt might only be six games into the regular season, but these last few weeks have taken a toll on this team’s health. It started with Braxton Jones a few weeks ago, and has since led to Dayo Odeyingbo going on Injured Reserve, while other players like T.J. Edwards, Stevenson, and even Kyle Monangai are on the “week-to-week” timeline. At first glance, the only notable injury the team sustained on Sunday was right guard Jonah Jackson leaving with a hip injury. I guess that we won’t get a better idea of what that injury looks like until closer to their game on Thursday, but combine that with Montez Sweat’s suspension, and this team is missing a lot of starting talent heading into their Thursday night showdown with a very good Patriots club. \n\nThe Bears are in the midst of a tough three-game stretch that started with a road game in Atlanta, followed by a short turnaround with the Patriots, and then a Monday night showdown with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. Before their win in Atlanta, going 2-1 felt like the “goal”. It would leave them at 5-3 overall, and ideally, it would give them tie-breakers over Carolina, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Seattle, plus a 4-2 conference record heading into a stretch where they’ll see a 1-5 Buccaneers team, a Week 9 bye, followed by another favorable matchup against a 2-4 Saints team. \n\nThat said, Week 9’s bye feels like a long time away, which means the early focus will be on getting through Thursday night and hoping for improved health during their 10-game break before heading to Seattle to face the Seahawks. No one would blame the Bears for looking ahead, and ultimately, if they can get some other important pieces back, it’s a win. \n\nThe goal now should be to get as many wins as possible before heading into the bye week. For instance, going into their bye week at 6-3 would put them in a prime position to push for the division, or at least a playoff spot, heading into the second half of the season. The regular season is in full swing, and the Bears, like every other team in the league, must find a way to weather the storm and come out better on the other side. A small reprieve is just days away, but first, there’s a big game on a national stage waiting for them at Soldier Field on Thursday night. \n\n4. Following an ugly 31-7 loss at Lambeau Field, it would have been easy for the Bears to lay down and go into Thursday night at 3-3. Instead, they came out and dominated for 3 ½ quarters. \n\nWe’ve seen this story play out before. Of course, that was before Ben Johnson and company, but the lengthy history of crumbling after a bad loss is well documented. So, in some ways, the reactions to last Sunday’s loss against the Packers were understandable. \n\nGoing into Atlanta, it felt like a toss-up game that would come down to how successful the Bears’ offense could be. Ultimately, they dominated most of the game, and if not for taking their foot off the gas early in the fourth quarter, coupled with a Roschon Johnson fumble on the next drive, the score would have reflected how dominant Chicago was for most of the game. \n\nNo matter the final score, make no mistake: Sunday was a statement game for the Bears, and it was good to see them rebound after such an embarrassing and emotional loss the week before. In reality, this has just been the DNA of Johnson-led teams since he took over in Chicago last season. After losses, the Bears are now 5-2 following a loss in the Ben Johnson era. To take it a step further, the Bears have yet to lose more than two in a row since last season. That should give fans confidence that no matter how bad things look and/or feel in the moment, there’s a good chance that they’ll find a way to rebound the next week, and usually in convincing fashion. It’s a good trait for any team to have, but something to keep in mind following any loss. \n\n5. Williams’ return and 31-point effort was a prime example of what this offense is capable of, even with all the meat left on the bone from penalties and prematurely ended drives. \n\nAlthough it seems clear that this offense isn’t going to set the records that Johnson had sought during the preseason, there’s still a lot of meat on the bone for a team that is averaging 25 points per game, while starting backup quarterbacks for half of those games. Their red zone woes have been well documented, but to their credit, they were 4-of-5 on Sunday. \n\nThe biggest key is trading field goals for touchdowns and not getting bogged down in opponent territory. One remedy is cutting down on penalties, and after a few good weeks in that department, they took a big step back on Sunday with 12 accepted penalties that accounted for 133 yards. \n\nMissing Monangai has hurt their red zone offense, especially inside the 10. That said, the more Williams can get back into the swing of things, the more they can dial in their red zone and goal line offense. They have the weapons and versatile personnel to improve in that department and could also stand to get a bit better on third downs. \n\nAll in all, these are situations most Bears fans have dreamed of being in before the arrival of Johnson and company. Their quarterback is playing at a high level, and in his three starts, the offense is averaging 31 points per game with Williams under center. Improvements will always be a focus for an improving contender, but the fact they are having this type of success with so much still to clean up is a very encouraging sign. The best is yet to come for this offense, and as long as Williams stays healthy, improvements should continue in the coming weeks. \n\n6. Injuries have continued to mount. Couple that with Montez Sweat’s two-game suspension, and the focus on improving the defense through the trade deadline needs to be a priority.\n\nThose who didn’t watch the game will see Atlanta’s 23 points and assume the Bears struggled to stop the Falcons’ offense. The reality was quite different, especially in the first three quarters. In total, they had five sacks, six quarterback hits, and seven tackles for loss, in addition to keeping quarterback Michael Penix under 100 yards passing until the second-to-last drive of the game for Atlanta. \n\nAll in all, Allen and his defense did an outstanding job keeping steady pressure on Penix, getting off the field on third down, and holding the Falcons to 0-for-3 on fourth-down attempts. With that in mind, they’ll face a completely different animal on Thursday against the Patriots. With Penix, the book is out: if you pressure him, he’s a bottom-10 quarterback throwing the ball. Keep the ball out of Bijan Robinson’s hands, and you have a good chance of stopping their offense. With the Patriots, Drake Maye is a top-tier quarterback, and they have plenty of weapons on all levels of their offense. \n\nOverall, Allen has done a nice job of getting the most out of this defense, but injuries have continued to mount for this group, especially on the defensive line. Odeyingbo going on IR was a tough blow, especially after how well he played as an interior pass rusher. Sweat’s two-game suspension hurts, if even from a name-value standpoint. Edwards had been playing well this year, and Stevenson’s continued hamstring injury hurts their depth at cornerback. \n\nSimply put, the Bears don’t have enough horses to win the race. The versatility at defensive back has been compromised due to injury and performance, but ultimately, they need another quality pass-rusher up front. Even when Odeyingbo returns from IR and Sweat from suspension, they don’t have enough difference-makers. The trade deadline won’t be a “be-all-and-end-all” fix to their problems, but it might be enough to keep them around league average. More importantly, it might help them stay more consistent week to week. \n\nWe’ll see what shakes out in the coming weeks, and although I don’t expect a big move that sends any high-round picks away, players like Khalil Mack and maybe even Zach Sieler could make sense as lower-cost targets. At most, I wouldn’t expect either player to go for more than an early Day 3 pick. Don’t rule out another addition at cornerback, especially on the boundary. An old friend in Nahshon Wright could provide quality depth for a low price, especially if they aren’t happy with what they have right now.\n\n7. These next two games won’t be easy, but at 4-2, the Bears have allowed themselves some breathing room if they can simply split them– More on how big of a win Sunday might turn out to be. \n\nBefore Sunday, Pro Football Focus’ playoff odds had the Bears heading in two different directions depending on how the results panned out.\n\n\nWith a win, their playoff probability went to 64.3%.\n\n\n\nWith a loss, their chances would have dropped to 36.7%.\n\n\nNow, it’s worth keeping in mind that the season is still very young. Injuries and general inconsistencies will help cloud, and eventually clarify, the playoff picture in both conferences over the next two-plus months. That said, the difference between 4-2 and 3-3 was big. Now, with two big games against both Super Bowl contestants from a year ago, a split in those games would yield a 5-3 record heading into a pair of winnable games with a bye week sandwiched in between. \n\nMore than anything, seeing Williams back in action under center was a big confidence boost, not only for fans, but for this team to know what they are capable of. The next two games won’t be easy, and they have another tough stretch starting around Thanksgiving, but they’ve given themselves some breathing room, at least for the time being, with a chance to build on their early-season success. It might be easy to forget, but this same team went on a 9-1 run in the middle of last season’s schedule. If this team gets hot, watch out, because it won’t matter who they play; they’ll have more than a puncher’s chance in each one. \n\n8. Last Sunday’s loss to Green Bay and the overall reaction to it was a great lesson in not making one game more than it is- one game. \n\nI’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The Chicago Bears are a good football team. Sure, they have their flaws, but every team in the league does. No team opens the season and runs away and hides from everyone over the first four to six games of the season. It simply doesn’t happen.\n\nWas last Sunday’s blowout loss disappointing on almost every level? Absolutely. The Bears talked a big game, had bragging rights for nine months, and despite not having their starting quarterback, they were still favorites on the road at Lambeau. By all accounts, it was an extremely deflating and borderline embarrassing loss to their most-hated rival. \n\nWith that in mind, it was still just one game. In total, the Bears went 2-1 while starting backup quarterbacks. It just so happened that their one loss with a backup under center came against the Packers. Sure, their continued struggles in the division are a concern. Sure, you always want to beat the Packers, but I’m not sure losing by an interception in the end zone, or a 31-7 blowout, makes it any better or worse. The reality is, they got punched in the mouth, and now they have to live with that until they see Green Bay again on Christmas night. It is what it is. \n\nWhat surprised me was how many hot takes flew around about this team as a whole and their head coach. I’ll be the first to say that Week 5 might have been Johnson’s worst-coached game of his career, and that includes their Week 2 loss to Detroit last season. Context matters, and he has a great handle on this team now, compared with his second career game as a head coach. \n\nThat said, the Bears are where they are largely because of their head coach. He’s instilled a new culture. A winning culture. He’s taken on the “bad guy” persona and has challenged his team to embrace not only the Packers rivalry, but daring to be great by blowing out opponents. Again, Johnson’s ego (to an extent) was on full display last weekend, but he’s proven time and time again that he can take something like that and learn from it. There was no reason for some of the columns to be written that everyone saw. There was no reason to question his viability as the team’s head coach or question his job status. That was all complete nonsense and emotional talk after one loss. \n\nMaybe this team never wins a Super Bowl under Johnson. Maybe they do. The one thing that is clear just a year and a half into Johnson’s tenure is that he’s the best head coach they’ve had in two decades and the sky is the limit for this group over the long haul. It’s easy to overreact to any one game, but in the end, it’s one game. That’s an important lesson to remember moving forward, because over the course of a 17-game season, losses will happen. How they respond has been the bigger tell, and so far, the team is 5-2 coming off a loss in the Johnson era. \n\n9. NFC North Lookaround: The Vikings and Lions enjoy early bye weeks, while the Packers hosted the Cowboys on a Sunday Night Football showdown.\n\nThis week, both the undefeated Vikings and three-win Lions enjoyed an early bye week. For a team like Minnesota, maybe it wasn’t as welcome as it was for a banged-up group like Detroit. \n\nThe Vikings are riding high, and if history repeats itself, they are well on their way to finding themselves back in the playoffs after a disappointing 2025. According to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, the Vikings are expected to be active at the trade deadline, although it’s worth wondering what they will target. The defense has been elite, but the offense has been about as uneven as it gets. Starting in Week 8, the Vikings will face one of the league’s toughest schedules for the remainder of the season. While they’ve started hot, that will be challenged in the coming weeks. \n\nThe Lions face much less certainty. Getting into the bye week above .500 felt like an accomplishment, considering their injuries and poor defensive performances. With a 4th-place finish, they’ll face a lighter schedule for the rest of the division, but their inconsistency has been concerning to a certain extent. The offense is still top-tier, but without a better defense, it’s worth wondering what their ceiling can be. They come out of the bye with back-to-back home games against division rivals, the Packers and Vikings. We’ll see how they fare in those games, but overall, their schedule is the most favorable thing working for them, outside of the high-scoring offense. \n\nFinally, we get to the Packers, who came into Sunday night riding high on a two-game winning streak, and an offense that is finally figuring things out. Despite expectations, it was not a high-scoring game as the Cowboys struggled to get their offense going all night. The Packers are now on a three-game winning streak and have looked markedly better than they did at the start of the season. Their defense is playing much better, and the offensive line has stabilized significantly. Starting next week, their schedule tightens up, but with the way they are playing, each game is winnable. \n\nHere are the standings after Week 6:\n\n(5-0) Minnesota Vikings\n\n(4-2) Green Bay Packers \n\n(4-2) Chicago Bears\n\n(3-2) Detroit Lions \n\n10. Week 7 Look Ahead: Hosting the red-hot New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football.\n\nAfter a slow start, the Patriots have figured things out. Not only have they won three games in a row, but they also have a +38-point differential in those three contests. Quarterback Drake Maye had a miserable start to the season, causing many to wonder if something was “broken”. The good news for Patriots fans is that his last three games have looked much closer to his MVP-caliber self than the first three games, when they went 1-2. Over his last three games, Maye has a 10:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio, while averaging 292.6 passing yards per game during that stretch.\n\nSo far, New England’s defense has more good than bad, and as usual, they are starting to get after the quarterback more as of late. As a whole, they have looked like a completely different team during this three-game winning streak, but it’s worth noting that they are just 1-2 on the road so far this year. \n\nFor the Bears, this matchup challenges them in multiple areas. We’ll have to see what Jonah Jackson’s injury status is. Still, assuming he misses the game on a short week, the Patriots have a decided advantage on the interior with the likes of Milton Williams and Christian Barmore. New England has been borderline Top 5 against the run and has allowed less than 200 yards per game through the air. Offensively, they’ll have star receiver A.J. Brown back, and even if Romeo Doubs can’t go, they can stress opposing defenses in multiple different ways between the pass game and rushing attack. One potential saving grace for the Bears is the health of New England’s offensive line. They lost three starters on Sunday and are already without their starting center. 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And yes most of us have seen the tweets saying the jags have no interest in trading BTJ I call bullshit Main sentiment I’ve seen is that jags won’t trade him cuz he’s still useful and they are winning. They just won by the skin of their teeth against the eagles and lost vs the Texans. But most notably is the snap share. No injuries reported, but his snap share was 21% against the Texans. The rest of the WRs? Washington: 73% Meyers: 75% Cameron: 51% (ayyyyy) Hunter: 13% BTJ wasn’t on the field AT ALL during the 2nd half. They aren’t even using him as the deep threat anymore. Jaguars are on a bye for week 7 but if this continues past the bye I find it hard to believe he’s still on the team after the deadline. Practically no reason to have a dude on the roster and not use him when you could get value by trading him. With all that being said what are your ideal landing spots for BTJ? Chiefs - Mahomes throwing the ball, rice hurt, Kelce getting old. 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A short week to digest this one before it’s on to the Bears Thursday Night.\n\nTEAM TALK\n\nPost Game Notes, <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/game-notes-patriots-win-fourth-straight-over-the-jets\">Patriots-Jets:</a> Patriots win fourth-straight vs. Jets; Pats improved to 3-0 at Gillette Stadium, 2-0 in the AFC East, Hunter Henry moves past Russ Francis, AJ Brown returns; More.\n\nEvan Lazar’s <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/game-observations-8-takeaways-from-the-patriots-victory-over-the-jets-in-week-6\">Game Observations:</a> 8 takeaways from the Patriots 26-19 victory over the Jets. 1. 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Brown returns, Injury bug hits the OL; More.\n\nEthan Hurwitz posts <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/6-instant-takeaways-from-patriots-uneasy-26-19-win-over-jets\">6 instant takeaways</a> from the Pats’ uneasy 26-19 win over the Jets.\n\nKaren Guregian notes Mike Vrabel’s postgame <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-vrabel-postgame-candor-signals-090156946.html\">candor signals trouble</a> beneath the win. “We’re lucky to win.“\n\nChris Mason’s <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/an-amusing-drake-maye-analogy-mike-vrabel-doesn-t-mince-words-an-unexpected-patriots-hero-seizes-the-spotlight-and-more-notes/ar-AA2evvcO\">Patriots Notes:</a> An amusing Drake Maye analogy, Mike Vrabel doesn’t mince words, an unexpected Patriots hero seizes the spotlight and more.\n\nAndrew Callahan highlights Drake Maye revealing <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/patriots-qb-drake-maye-reveals-how-he-s-bounced-back-during-win-streak/ar-AA2evpOS\">how he’s bounced back</a> during this win streak.\n\nEthan Hurwitz praises the O-line that leaned on each other while <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/prideful-patriots-offensive-line-battered-by-injuries-helps-clinch-win-vs-jets\">battered by injuries</a> to help clinch the win.\n\nMike Reiss reports A.J. 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Brown faced the music</a> after his brutal performance.\n\nDoug Kyed talks about how <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/patriots-add-corey-kiner-to-running-back-committee-for-key-role-in-win/ar-AA2evdhC\">RB Corey Kiner</a> was added to the committee and used for a key role in the win.\n\nEthan Hurwitz gives a shout out to unsung <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/unsung-patriots-cb-comes-up-big-with-first-career-interception-charles-woods\">CB Charles Woods</a> who came up big with his first career interception, and became the first one to pick off Geno Smith this season.\n\nMike Reiss notes <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50212069/patriots-romeo-doubs-hurt-42-yard-td-catch-vs-jets\">Romeo Doubs hurt his shoulder</a> on his 42-yard TD catch.\n\nChris Mason relays Milton Williams with a hilariously <a href=\"https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/10/patriots-star-has-hilariously-blunt-description-of-mike-vrabel.html\">blunt description of Mike Vrabel</a>.\n\nDoug Kyed picks through the <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/best-and-worst-what-we-learned-from-injury-ravaged-patriots-in-win-over-jets/ar-AA2evpvL\">Best and Worst</a> to see what we learned from the injury-ravaged Patriots after the win over the Jets. Pats lost four offensive starters and got down to their last offensive lineman off the bench.\n\nZac Ventola highlights <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/4-winners-2-losers-in-patriots-hard-fought-win-vs-jets\">4 winners and 2 losers</a> from the Patriots’ hard-fought win. Winner: Hunter Henry.\n\nNATIONAL NEWS\n\nAround the NFL (NFL) <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#ne\">Week 6: What we learned</a> from Sunday’s games. “It wasn’t the prettiest outing for Mike Vrabel’s squad, but the Patriots made the big plays on both sides of the ball to march to 4-2.” More.\n\nNFL Nation (ESPN) Week 6: Big <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50181469/week-6-sunday-games-takeaways-questions-2026\">takeaways, questions</a>, more from Sunday’s games. Pats key stat to know: Maye had 5.61 seconds to throw on his 42-yard touchdown pass to Doubs. Jets keystat to know: One week after recording eight sacks, the Jets’ pass rush came up empty, with zero vs. the Pats. More.\n\nAlbert Breer (SI) <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-week-6-nfl-takeaways-trust-howie-roseman-eagles\">Week 6 Takeaways:</a> Why you should still trust Howie Roseman, Eagles; Plus, Browns are confident, Bills’ week in California; More. “The Patriots won Sunday with a MASH unit on the offensive line…”\n\nGilberto Manzano (SI) <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-week-6-lessons-laughable-to-say-rams-were-super-bowl-favorite\">Week 6 Lessons:</a> It’s laughable to say the Rams were a Super Bowl favorite; Plus, J.J. McCarthy’s performance Sunday isn’t a good look for the Vikings.\n\nNate Davis (USA Today) 32 <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2026/10/18/nfl-week-6-rams-seahawks-tanner-mckee/92321366007/\">things we learned</a> in NFL Week 6: Mass changing of guard through NFL.\n\nJohn Breech (CBS Sports) <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-grades-week-6-browns-ravens-afc-colts-2026/\">Week 6 grades</a> for every team. Patriots: B, Jets: C. /Click for commentary.\n\nDan Graziano (ESPN) Judging <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50211304/week-6-overreactions-2026-graziano-aj-brown-jones-rams\">overreactions to Week 6:</a> Regretting Daniel Jones, A.J. Brown deals?\n\nZachary Pereles (CBS Sports) <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-6-overreactions-colts-a-j-brown-patriots/\">Week 6 overreactions:</a> Time for Colts to clean house? A.J. Brown trade a mistake for Patriots?\n\nEva Geitheim (SI) Week 6 <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl-week-6-winners-losers-ravens-bad-habits-haunt-them\">Winners and Losers:</a> Ravens’ bad habits haunt them again; Plus, C.J. Stroud’s big day, Giants’ odd Cam Skattebo decision and Titans earning their first win of the year. Loser: A.J. Brown’s hands.\n\nMatt Verderame (SI) Week 6 <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-week-6-good-bad-ugly-texans-win-second-straight\">Good, Bad and Ugly:</a> Don’t count out the Texans. No Pats.\n\nConor Orr (SI) The reason to <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/reason-fire-mike-mcdaniel-beyond-chargers-record\">fire Mike McDaniel</a> goes beyond the Chargers’ 0–6 record.\n\nVIEW FROM NEW YORK\n\nDan Martin (NY Post) Jets <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/jets-defense-takes-a-major-step-back-versus-patriots-after-historic-performance/\">defense takes a major step back</a> versus Patriots after historic performance: ‘Tough to explain.’\n\nDan Martin (NY Post) Heroes, zeros from Jets’ loss to Patriots: <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/heroes-zeros-from-jets-loss-to-patriots-hamstrung-drake-maye-finds-a-way-to-win/\">Drake Maye was even better</a> than his gaudy stat line. “…Even with three New England offensive linemen suffering injuries during the game, the Jets weren’t able to sack Maye once.”\n\nCharlie Baduini (The Jet Press) Kevin Byard confirms what Jets fans likely knew about <a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/kevin-byard-confirms-what-jets-fans-knew-about-patriots-garrett-wilson-game-plan-01m58ez9ak0b\">Patriots’ Garrett Wilson game plan:</a> New England made a point to take away No. 5.\n\n\nPatriots fans, join the game-day huddle!\n\n\n\nFollow every snap and discuss every decision with fellow fans on the SB Nation app.\n\n\n\n\nConnect through our live game chat\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly move between communities\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nNick Wojton (Jets Wire) <a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/10/18/takeaways-new-york-jets-26-19-loss-patriots-geno-smith-aaron-glenn-nfl/92320726007/\">5 takeaways</a> from the Jets’ 26-19 loss. Bailey, Minkah shine for defense, Geno throws pick, ignores Garrett, Bad look for Glenn; More.\n\nMacGregor Wells (Gang Green Nation) <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-scores-results/97613/jets-vs-patriots-failure-in-foxborough\">Failure in Foxborough:</a> The Jets continue to struggle on the road against the Patriots.\n\nAmanda Vogt (NewYorkJets) <a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-vs-patriots-nfl-game-recap-10-18-2026\">Jets-Patriots Game Recap:</a> Green & White fall 26-19 at New England.\n\nGeoffrey A. 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The Raiders made Linderbaum the NFL’s highest-paid center this offseason, inking him to a three-year, $81 million deal with $60M guaranteed at signing, and the Bills disruptive nose tackle demolished him for a large portion of Buffalo’s 33-30 win […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5429:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nDeone Walker is probably going to be the antagonist in Tyler Linderbaum’s nightmares for a while. \n\nThe Raiders made Linderbaum the NFL’s highest-paid center this offseason, inking him to a three-year, $81 million deal with $60M guaranteed at signing, and the Bills disruptive nose tackle demolished him for a large portion of Buffalo’s 33-30 win over Las Vegas in Week 6. \n\nNow, Walker was only credited with one pressure on 30 pass-rush snaps, but he “won” his one-on-one reps with Linderbaum far more frequently than that, and he wreaked havoc against the Raiders run game, a ground attack that only averaged 3.3 yards per rush. \n\nWith this film session, let’s start there, and I’ll begin with the most emphatic display of Walker’s dominance in this game: \n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/d9NFwgQajG\">pic.twitter.com/d9NFwgQajG</a>— Chris Trapasso (@trapassofilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/trapassofilm/status/2112179099762598288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhat’s the appropriate response to that rep? Linderbaum had become an elite-level center during his time in Baltimore, before he signed the monster free-agent deal in Las Vegas. He routinely won with a tremendous combination of balance, agility, and power. \n\nRemember too, Linderbaum was an All-State wrestler in high school who famously pinned Tristan Wirfs back in a 2017 match between the future NFL offensive linemen.\n\nWalker tossed the 6’2”, 305-pound Linderbaum aside like he was a practice-squad long-snapper on that rep then wrapped up Mike Washington for a short gain. All-Pro level highlight there. \n\nAt Iowa and early in his career with the Ravens, Linderbaum was a menace in the run game because of how rapidly he erupted out of his stance when either climbing the second level or getting to reach blocks across a gap. He regularly carried out those duties with ease. The movement element to his game is why Linderbaum was a first-round pick and a big reason why he signed such a lucrative deal in March. \n\nLinderbaum’s speciality was irrelevant here against Walker: \n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/JudDp2cBMK\">pic.twitter.com/JudDp2cBMK</a>— Chris Trapasso (@trapassofilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/trapassofilm/status/2112182267200389370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd that is the exact type of block on which the smaller but more explosive Linderbaum should get the better of Walker. The clear win for Buffalo’s second-year defensive tackle wasn’t a fluke. \n\nHe had managed an even cleaner victory later in the game on a similar blocking concept that amounted to a tackle for loss: \n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/zOVFpHskYr\">pic.twitter.com/zOVFpHskYr</a>— Chris Trapasso (@trapassofilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/trapassofilm/status/2112182508746063968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nI’m telling you — 6’6” and 345 should not be physically capable of shooting a gap like that on Linderbaum.No way, no how. But Walker did. \n\nThe majority of his pass-rushing opportunities featured double teams. Yet when Walker was given a chance to rush man-on-man, he either freed himself from the block or caved the pocket in front of Kirk Cousins. \n\nThis was the Raiders first offensive play of the game. Walker initially bull rushed Linderbaum, but take note of how he countered off it late it get a hand up near the throwing motion of Cousins:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/6Ls3I0MsV0\">pic.twitter.com/6Ls3I0MsV0</a>— Chris Trapasso (@trapassofilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/trapassofilm/status/2112178725077061705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThat’s a reasonably high-caliber rep for a defensive tackle who probably wasn’t credited with a pressure on the play. He has regularly still impacted the pocket even when he’s been technically blocked.\n\nAnd check this rep from Walker going full Swim Diesel on Linderbaum to force a hurried throw and incompletion from the Raiders veteran quarterback: \n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/zUPijGwLRv\">pic.twitter.com/zUPijGwLRv</a>— Chris Trapasso (@trapassofilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/trapassofilm/status/2112179873590423606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThrough six games — before Monday Night Football — there are only three defensive tackles with more pressures than Walker’s 22. 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So, hopefullly, this was the last Commanders interview focused on what […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5075:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nCommanders general manager <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/team/front-office-roster/adam-peters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adam Peters</a> held his <a href=\"https://www.audacy.com/stations/thefandc/shows/the-sports-junkies-61d11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly interview with the Sports Junkies on 106.7-FM The Fan</a> a few days later than normal, considering some travel conflicts and the later Monday night start to Washington’s Week 6 contest against the San Francisco 49ers. \n\nSo, hopefullly, this was the last Commanders interview focused on <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401872988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what happened against the New York Giants</a>. Fan fatigue has set in — we’ve heard you in the comments — and now all bases have been covered. Peters was largely forward thinking in that regard during his weekly set, and focused on <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50215436/commanders-tie-dan-quinn-job-status-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dan Quinn the culture builder</a> – that has been evident during the practice week, with complete player buy-in – <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/standings/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the NFC East</a>, the trade deadline and more. Here are the highlights from that Monday morning interview: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Quinn as a culture builder\n\n“He did a really good job with that. Presenting to the team, ‘This is what happened, this won’t happen again; what are we’re going to do to fix it and how can we beat the Niners?’ I think he created that culture. I have been on teams where things have fractured and people start pointing fingers and there are whispers in the building and the doors are closed and guys are having conversations. We aren’t even close to that. That’s a testament to his leadership and leadership in the building with the coaches and veterans on the team have done a great job of that, too.” \n\nAftermath of Giants tie \n\n“It showed a lot of leadership and growth that everyone took accountability. That’s the sign of a well-coached, good team that no one’s pointing fingers. Then it’s just about looking at what we have in front of us. And it’s everything. We still have 12 games, 70% of the season and the division’s still open. It was about, ‘what are we going to do to beat the 49ers?’ That’s the approach we took, and it was really impressive to see from the group.” \n\nCommunication on final drive vs. Giants \n\n“There’s communication throughout the drive, with how many timeouts we have. I think everybody was aware of that. It obviously didn’t pan out that way. It didn’t look that way and, certainly, the result that we didn’t execute it well enough. I think the communication there was good, not as good as we needed it to be in that instance. After we did the postmortem on that and figured, ‘where did we miss this and how can we make sure this doesn’t happen again,’ — I wasn’t on the headset. I wasn’t able to hear any of that. I was on the sideline watching like you guys all were. Getting the rundown, we figured out where the miscommunications were and it won’t happen again.” \n\nIssues with second-half defense \n\n“We can be a dominating defense at times, really good against the run and attacking the ball and making plays on the ball. We had an interception that was taken off the board …We’re getting our hands on the ball, making plays on the ball, but in the second half we haven’t been as effective and consistent. Those are things we’re looking at. What do we need to do? Is it our calls, our execution, our stamina? What are the things that are holding us back from us being a 60-minute defense?” \n\nDivision falling back to Commanders \n\n“Everything is in front of us. That’s 12 games, 70% of our season, and we’re still right in that. Hopefully, we’ll be in that until the end. If we win this game, we’re right back in that even closer.” \n\nTrade deadline \n\n“At this time, we’re actively making calls. Teams are calling us and we’re assessing the market right now. If there’s something that makes sense for us, we’re certainly going to take action. … I wouldn’t categorize us as either (buyers or sellers) right now, as we get closer that will crystalize a little bit more but, certainly, the give up part, that ain’t happening.” \n\nListen to 106.7-FM’s entire interview right here:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792421005;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:132;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f1cb6fa57760917d4c582501023b9a9c\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"The Packers overcame disastrous first down results in win over Cowboys\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/88342/the-packers-overcame-disastrous-first-down-results-in-win-over-cowboys\";s:11:\"description\";s:346:\"The Green Bay Packers had plenty of bright spots in their victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, but the team’s first down offense was not among them. The Packers consistently shot themselves in the foot at the start of offensive series throughout their 23-13 victory, regularly losing yardage and requiring Jordan Love […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4950:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 18: Marshawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball against Donovan Ezeiruaku #6 of the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers had plenty of bright spots in their victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, but the team’s first down offense was not among them. The Packers consistently shot themselves in the foot at the start of offensive series throughout their 23-13 victory, regularly losing yardage and requiring Jordan Love to go into hero mode on second- and third-and-long situations.\n\nFortunately, Love did just that, as he threw for 276 yards and a touchdown while adding a second score on the ground, all while being pressured on nearly 50 percent of his dropbacks. With the Cowboys’ defense consistently seeing big numbers on the yards to go category on the scoreboard, they were able to tee off on Love, hitting him several times and recording three sacks. \n\nThe fact that the Packers were able to score 23 points — a number that probably should have been more like 30, had their receivers caught the football in the end zone consistently — is truly remarkable given the disaster that the Packers put up on first down. Of the Packers’ 27 plays run on first down (not including one defensive penalty), the team failed to gain yardage on 13 of them, either via incomplete pass, no gain or loss of yardage on the ground, or an offensive penalty. That’s roughly half of the time that the team still has double-digit yards to gain after a first down play.\n\nIn those 27 snaps, the Packers managed to have a “success” (defined as picking up at least 40% of the required yards to gain) on just 5 of them. That’s a hilariously bad 18.5% success rate on first down, and consistently setting themselves up in long distance situations required Love and the Packers to have a 65% success rate on 3rd and 4th downs to make up for it.\n\nIndeed, Love was 2/7 passing for just nine yards on first downs; on all other downs, he was 22/34 for 269 yards and a touchdown. (His rushing touchdown, a quarterback sneak, did come on first down). \n\nThe run game was no better than the passing game, either. MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong, and Kaleb Johnson combined for 15 carries on first downs, gaining a net of just 25 yards. Because of the long distances, I counted only six true running plays on other downs. Furthermore, the run game had as many plays go for no gain or negative yardage on first downs as they had gains of four yards or more (four each). \n\nAnd then the Packers also had three first-down penalties and a sack, only adding to the ugliness.\n\nHere’s a look at the play-by-play results on first downs on Sunday night. As a warning, you may want to find an eyewash station after looking at this.\n\nTimeDown/DistDescriptionYardageResult11:13 Q11st-10Lloyd run-22nd-129:42 Q11st-10Lloyd run-32nd-138:09 Q11st-10Strong run02nd-107:28 Q11st-10Love pass incomplete; PENALTY – ineligible man downfield-51st-157:22 Q11st-15PENALTY – Neutral zone infraction51st-107:22 Q11st-10Love pass incomplete02nd-106:08 Q11st-10Strong run12nd-92:36 Q11st-10Love sacked-22nd-1214:15 Q21st-10Strong run22nd-813:12 Q21st-10Love scramble; PENALTY – holding-101st-2012:44 Q21st-20Love pass to S.Williams72nd-1311:17 Q21st-10Love pass incomplete02nd-108:11 Q21st-Goal (6)Strong run52nd-Goal (1)1:50 Q21st-10Love pass incomplete02nd-101:22 Q21st-10Love pass to Strong22nd-80:53 Q21st-10Strong run42nd-60:25 Q21st-Goal (1)Love run, touchdown1TD14:55 Q31st-10Love pass incomplete; PENALTY – holding-101st-2014:52 Q31st-20Love pass incomplete02nd-209:14 Q31st-10Strong run22nd-87:45 Q31st-10Love pass incomplete02nd-106:06 Q31st-10Lloyd run42nd-63:29 Q31st-10Lloyd run22nd-813:30 Q41st-10K.Johnson run-22nd-1212:19 Q41st-10Strong run52nd-510:55 Q41st-10Strong run22nd-85:00 Q41st-10Lloyd run22nd-84:49 Q41st-10Lloyd run32nd-7\n\nAgain, it’s shocking that the Packers were able to put together a successful offense with such dramatic ineptitude on first down. Credit Jordan Love for being fearless and accurate in the pocket for this team being able to put together five scoring drives to reach the 20-point mark, and for putting still more balls in places where his receivers should have made plays and pushed the team closer to 30.\n\nIf the Packers can clean up their execution and start getting positive yardage on first downs with more regularity, this offense could very easily take a big step forward.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792420200;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"By the Numbers\";i:1;s:26:\"Green Bay Packers Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6804;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jordan Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:133;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f31631a4da78ef892e7375a5fbb1c4b1\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"State of the Ravens’ roster entering Week 7\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-depth-chart/86604/state-of-the-ravens-roster-entering-week-7\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"The Baltimore Ravens have been battered around in the first six weeks of the season. They’ve lost starters and depth players to both short-term and long-term injuries with several already on season-ending IR. With the Browns game now over, let’s check in on the current make up of the Ravens’ roster and practice squad. Quarterback […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14746:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Tyler Huntley #5 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Baltimore Ravens have been battered around in the first six weeks of the season. They’ve lost starters and depth players to both short-term and long-term injuries with several already on season-ending IR. With the Browns game now over, let’s check in on the current make up of the Ravens’ roster and practice squad.\n\n\n\nQuarterback (3)\n\nActive: Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Joe Fagnano\n\nInjured reserve: Skylar Thompson\n\nLamar Jackson is expected back soon, potentially for next week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He’s been phenomenal when healthy, and a 1-1 result in his two absences is not bad. Tyler Huntley did what a backup quarterback does: put together a solid game and then showed why he’s a backup and not a starter. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano remains on the roster as the third-string quarterback, though Jackson’s injury has elevated him to the No. 2 role for the last few weeks. \n\nRunning back (3)\n\nActive: Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Rasheen Ali \n\nInjured reserve: Adam Randall\n\nPractice squad: Jonathan Ward\n\nMany expected the Ravens to carry four running backs rookie Adam Randall mysteriously landed on IR during 53-man roster cuts. There have been zero updates on his health since then, and no word on when his 21-day practice window before activation will start. The run game has slowed down in recent weeks with the offensive line shuffling and the injury to Lamar Jackson, but Derrick Henry still has seven touchdowns in six games. Hill has been explosive in his role as the third-down back, throwing blocks, catching balls, and mixing in the occasional 20-yard carry. He’s averaging 7.4 yards per carry this season, albeit on a limited sample size. Ali hasn’t seen snaps on offense and was putting together a solid contract year on special teams before multiple gaffes on Sunday in Cleveland.\n\nTight end (4)\n\nActive: Mark Andrews, Matt Hibner, Josh Cuevas, Nick Vannett\n\nIR: Durham Smythe (out for season)\n\nPractice squad: Ty Pezza, Lucas Scott (FB)\n\nThe Ravens lost tight end Durham Smythe for the season to an Achilles injury in Week 4 against the Titans. In response, they signed veteran Nick Vannett off their practice squad to replace Smythe’s inline blocking. Matt Hibner also suffered a hand injury in Week 5 against the Falcons that has him out against the Browns and maybe longer, but head coach Jesse Minter said it won’t be an IR situation. Outside of that, the biggest problem in the room is Mark Andrew’s inability to transition from the YAC monster he once was to the possession tight end he is now. If he can transition into simply attacking the ball at the catch point and going down instead of trying to hit the button for the YAC option at the catch point, this room will be in better in great shape once Hibner and Josh Cuevas get involved as the explosive options. The latter had four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown in Cleveland.\n\nWide receiver (6)\n\nActive: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Tez Walker, Ja’Kobi Lane, LaJohntay Wester, Elijah Sarratt\n\nPractice squad: Chris Moore, Gage Larvadain\n\nThis might be the best wide receiver room in franchise history. Zay Flowers has been undeniably a top-5 pass-catcher this year and leads the league in several metrics. If you’re looking at a graph on social media, he is probably in the upper-right (very good) corner of it. Rashod Bateman looks very comfortable in his role, shining when Flowers was absent in Week 2 and led the team in yards in Week 5’s win. Tez Walker is still fighting for more playing time, but his ability as a deep threat is apparent in how often he can be seen flying by defensive backs on film. And now, Ja’Kobi Lane has returned to add a contested-catch element everyone has been excited for since he started balling in OTAs. In his first game back he had four catches for 40 yards as part of a clear effor to get him involved. Sarratt is best known for a costly holding penalty for now, but he was always going to face an uphill battle for snaps. This group can be truly special once Jackson returns at quarterback and the pass game takes over as the driving force for the offense.\n\nOffensive line (8)\n\nActive: Ronnie Stanley, John Simpson, Vega Ioane, Andrew Vorhees, Roger Rosengarten, Carson Vinson, Emery Jones Jr., Cam Jurgens\n\nInjured reserve: Danny Pinter (out for season), Jovaughn Gwyn, Ethan Pocic\n\nPractice squad: Chuma Edoga, Kyle Hergel, Gerad Lictenhan, Andre James, A.J. Arcuri\n\nThis unit has been decimated. All three preseason starting center options are out long-term. Danny Pinter was declared out for the season in training camp; then both Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic were lost in Week 3 with IR placements shortly after. Their eventual return hasn’t been ruled out, but the Cam Jurgens trade seems to be signaling that the Ravens don’t expect those guys to contribute again this year. Rookie guard Vega Ioane has been admirably playing center in the meantime, with Andrew Vorhees and Emery Jones each starting one game at right guard. Ioane will slide back to his natural position once Jurgens clears concussion protocol and enters the starting lineup. \n\nThe Ravens activated Kyle Hergel and Chuma Edoga this week against the Browns as depth with both Vorhees and Jones questionable. Hergel is out of elevations and could be added to the 53-man roster as the backup center moving forward. \n\nDefensive line (6)\n\nActive: Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Calais Campbell, John Jenkins, Broderick Washington, Aeneas Peebles\n\nPractice squad: Rayshaun Benny, David Olajiga\n\nThis group has been led by the resurgence of Nnamdi Madubuike, who has picked up where he left off pre-injury as a dominant 3-tech, and Calais Campbell’s continued excellence in his 19th NFL season. Travis Jones hasn’t been bad, but he has not lived up to post-extension expectations. He missed a large portion of camp with a pec injury, so hopefully he’ll continue to round into form. John Jenkins and Broderick Washington have disappeared at times as the unit’s designated run-stoppers, and I personally continue to question their activation over Aeneas Peebles – especially Washington. Speaking of which, Peebles has been a healthy scratch since Madubuike’s return, despite the pass-rush win rates he stacked in the early weeks beforehand. Washington was sidelined in Week 6, but Peebles only got a handful of snaps. His penetration ability may only come into play in specific game scripts. \n\nOutside linebacker (5)\n\nActive: Trey Hendrickson, Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, Zion Young, Ethan Burke\n\nPractice squad: Adisa Isaac, Kaimon Rucker\n\nTrey Hendrickson’s return to the lineup could take this group to new heights. He was fantastic in his first couple of games while playing with a broken finger. He may lack elite counting stats, but his pressure and win rates match his film of a disruptive, productive rusher. In Hendrickson’s absence in Weeks 4 and 5, Mike Green stepped up massively with eight pressures and a pass rush win rate over 20%. However, he and his All-Pro teammate cannot seem to get going when they are both on the field. Tavius Robinson’s pass rush metrics haven’t been great, but he leads the team in sacks and continues to be a menace against the run. He consistently makees plays and could be pricing himself out of Baltimore this coming offseason. Zion Young has a solidified role on run downs, and his play strength consistently shows up on tape, even if his pass rush impact has been up and down. UDFA Ethan Burke nabbed his first sack against the Titans, but his role on defense will likely be minimized with Hendrickson’s return.\n\nInside linebacker (5)\n\nActive: Roquan Smith, Trenton Simpson, Teddye Buchanan, Jay Higgins, Carl Jones\n\nThis group has been excellent, specifically Smith and Simpson. Smith is bouncing back from two down years following Mike Macdonald’s departure. Simpson has been a weapon, flying around the field with unmatched physicality. Outside of Kyle Hamilton, he has arguably been the best player on the Ravens’ defense in the first six weeks. The decision that will surround keeping Simpson and Smith’s cuttable contract next year will be fascinating to see this offseason. Teddye Buchanan will likely factor into that decision as his playing time continues to grow following the knee injury he suffered last year. He made plays last week in his highest snap-count game as the Ravens kept all three of those linebackers on the field more often to bottle up Bijan Robinson. Jay Higgins and Carl Jones mostly factor in as a special teams contributors; the latter has picked up extra snaps with Ja’Kobi Lane replacing Chris Moore on the active roster. \n\nCornerback (5)\n\nActive: Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, Chandler Rivers, Keyon Martin\n\nInjured reserve: T.J. Tampa, Bilhal Kone\n\nPractice squad: Amani Oruwariye, Lardarius Webb Jr.\n\nThis group has been up and down to start this year. They lost T.J. Tampa early in the season after expecting him to take on a significant rotational role. Humphrey and Wiggins have seen the majority of snaps outside, while Minter has occasionally rotated in Chidobe Awuzie. Both have made plays throughout this season, but multiple wide receivers have had big games against the Ravens. Keyon Martin started the season as the slot corner in dime packages, but rookie Chandler Rivers took over in Week 2. Rivers’ play has been a rollercoaster, especially in coverage, which led to Martin getting his job back in Week 6. There’s been little update on when Tampa or Bihlal Kone, who was placed on IR before the initial 53-man roster, could return. Either one of them would be welcomed depth and fit Minter’s scheme well.\n\nSafety (5)\n\nActive: Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, Jaylinn Hawkins, Keondre Jackson, K’Von Wallace\n\nInjured reserve: Jahquez Robinson\n\nOutside of Kyle Hamilton, this room has been a massive disappointment for most of the season. Hamilton is, of course, playing at his usual All-Pro level. But Malaki Starks and Jaylinn Hawkins have had rough starts to the season. Both are playing with hesitation and simply looked uncomfortable in the first quarter of the season with tackling issues that hurt the whole defense. Starks has looked better across the last few weeks, especially during last week’s homecoming in Atlanta. The Georgia native played at 100 miles per hour and aggressively drove downhill against Bijan Robinson and the Falcons’ other skill players. In that game, Hawkins’ snap count took a big hit due to the Ravens playing three-linebacker looks, but he was back to a regular workload in Cleveland. The call for Hamilton to move back into coverage in tandem with Starks to help the secondary’s pass defense has been loud, but that would limit his impact around the line of scrimmage. Keondre Jackson continues to be the special teams demon he was last year and could be ready for a defensive role if injuries pop up. K’Von Wallace hasn’t seen defensive time and primarily offers depth on special teams.\n\nSpecialist (3)\n\nActive: K Tyler Loop, P Ryan Eckley, LS Nick Moore\n\nAfter tons of doubt about Loop’s position on this roster, the second-year kicker proved himself to start the regular season. He hit a massive game-winner against Dallas and converted his first five attempts over 50 yards, something he struggled as a rookie. He even set an M&T Bank Stadium record with a 64-yard field goal in Week 4. Loop did have his worst miss of this season against the Browns, mishitting a 49-yard attempt that proved to be massive in the loss, but on the flip side, the Ravens might be 2-4 without him right now. Ryan Eckley has been perfectly average as a rookie punter without any major mistakes, which is all you can ask for. (Remember Jordan Stout’s rookie year?) 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A special-teams fumble by Charlie Jones swung momentum fully to the New Orleans Saints, who scored 34 unanswered points en route to a 34-27 victory. J.J. McCarthy relieved Jameis Winston, swinging momentum back to the Giants. McCarthy […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9008:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe New York Giants once again fell into a large deficit after establishing a 10-0 lead on Sunday. A special-teams fumble by Charlie Jones swung momentum fully to the New Orleans Saints, who scored 34 unanswered points en route to a 34-27 victory. J.J. McCarthy relieved Jameis Winston, swinging momentum back to the Giants. McCarthy led three scoring drives and threw for 243 yards in less than a quarter.\n\nUnfortunately, it was a little too late for McCarthy and the Giants. Winston didn’t play well; he threw two interceptions and took two sacks. The Giants also — once again — had a nonexistent run game. McCarthy led the Giants in rushing yards on two rushes, and one of them was a loss of two yards.\n\nThe Giants’ inability to establish the run has led to a one-dimensional offense tied to an arm that’s historically known for throwing interceptions. McCarthy’s legs could help the Giants’ overall rushing attack. It’s still unclear when McCarthy will assume the starting quarterback spot, but it’ll likely happen soon; perhaps after the BYE week, if not in Week 7 against Houston. Here are five plays, or five sequences of plays, that were consequential and noteworthy from the Giants’ Week 6 loss.\n\nPlay(s) 1: Two-minute sequence, first half\n\nDennard Wilson kept dialing up the pressure, and Tyler Shough was feeling the heat. The Giants defense forced a 58-yard field goal attempt after the two plays below:\n\n\nDennard Wilson is bringing the pressure ONCE AGAIN. Tyler Shough is 1/7 for 3 yards against the blitz in the first half. New York forced a 58 yard field goal against the Saints 2 min drill. <a href=\"https://t.co/1xGgh6WmCO\">pic.twitter.com/1xGgh6WmCO</a>— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) <a href=\"https://x.com/nickfalato/status/2111885540190802304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nNew York was up a touchdown, while receiving the ball with 1:18 left in the first-half. It was a comfortable place for the Giants to be; they dictated the game and controlled New Orleans’ offense, but the Giants’ special teams unit faltered. Charlie Jones fumbled the ensuing kickoff, which gave Shough the football at the Giants’ 28-yard line. New York’s defense still stiffened and forced a fourth-down on the two-yard line, but a BUNCH formation against man coverage led to Bryce Lance’s first touchdown in the NFL:\n\n\nRookie Bryce Lance gets his first career TD 👏 NOvsNYG on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/udvTfav1gu\">pic.twitter.com/udvTfav1gu</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111887811335049258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nChris Horton’s special teams unit has played well this year, but it allowed the Saints back into the game right before halftime. Jones MUST do a better job securing the football; the momentum was seized by New Orleans after the Giants dominated for much of the first half. \n\nPlay(s) 2: J.J. McCarthy!\n\nMcCarthy relieved Winston after the veteran quarterback’s second interception. It was a 34-10 game, and the Saints scored all of their points consecutively, so the Giants turned the reins over to McCarthy with 11:25 left in the game. McCarthy threw an interception on his first drive that was intended for Malachi Fields, but it was a miscommunication between the two young players. However, McCarthy then led three scoring drives and gave the Giants a legitimate opportunity to win the game in the final seconds; it was very impressive. Here are some plays from the McCarthy led Giants:\n\n\nJ.J. McCarthy to Malik Nabers for 46 yards <a href=\"https://t.co/ZOOWQoy20q\">pic.twitter.com/ZOOWQoy20q</a>— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) <a href=\"https://x.com/nickfalato/status/2111913735573102656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJJ McCarthy Final Stats 11/21 (52%) 243 passing yards (11.6 ypa) 2 rushes | 26 rushing yards (led the team) 1 TD | 1 sack | 1 INT +0.38 EPA/play (87th %ile) 61% success rate (14/23) +8.5% CPOE 17.2 yards average depth of completion(!) <a href=\"https://t.co/ViwvhLjHPR\">pic.twitter.com/ViwvhLjHPR</a>— Doug Analytics (@Doug_Analytics) <a href=\"https://x.com/Doug_Analytics/status/2111922891734344130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJ.J. McCarthy using his legs to get the first down! NOvsNYG on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/fJQqKSa3pg\">pic.twitter.com/fJQqKSa3pg</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111915742530859240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTyrone Tracy Jr. rushes it in for his second TD of the day! NOvsNYG on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/4f8J6OElse\">pic.twitter.com/4f8J6OElse</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111909110409224338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nTyrone Tracy Jr. scored to start the comeback effort. It was his second touchdown of the game. McCarthy’s performance will cause a serious quarterback conversation for the Giants, as they head into Houston for Week 7.\n\nPlay 3: Can someone make a tackle?\n\nI embrace the Giants recent pressure under Dennard Wilson. But if a team is going to dial up the pressure, they MUST make tackles on the backend, and New York failed to do so on this 31-yard touchdown catch and run by Alvin Kamara:\n\n\nAlvin Kamara made history on this TD 😌 NOvsNYG on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XzOyYGj0Ms\">pic.twitter.com/XzOyYGj0Ms</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111893514439320060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAlvin Kamara TD DOTS <a href=\"https://t.co/uUXMEb1Ulq\">pic.twitter.com/uUXMEb1Ulq</a>— Doug Analytics (@Doug_Analytics) <a href=\"https://x.com/Doug_Analytics/status/2111893309798985738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nJason Pinnock missed the initial tackle, and Kamara cruised to a touchdown as this proved to be a blow that was too much for the Giants’ defense to overcome. The defense played well in the first half, but they broke in the second half and this play took the wind out of the building. \n\nPlay(s) 4: Jameis Winston’s second INT\n\nThe Saints dominated the Giants after the Jones fumble – 34 straight points! Winston received the football early in the fourth quarter and airmailed this ball to Julian Blackmon for an interception:\n\n\nBLACKMON INT<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Saints</a> | 📺: FOX <a href=\"https://t.co/9MMtuH9lSx\">pic.twitter.com/9MMtuH9lSx</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints/status/2111904090724733030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nTwo plays later, Shough targeted backup cornerback Nic Jones for an easy Chris Olave touchdown that put MetLife Stadium to sleep:\n\n\nChris Olave With The Saints Touchdown To Officially Seal The Deal And He Hit Some Dance Moves After. This Was A Good Week For New Orleans To Get A Win. Dancing It Out. 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/cgK6OJjSM1\">pic.twitter.com/cgK6OJjSM1</a>— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) <a href=\"https://x.com/SMHighlights1/status/2111904926586568748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nPlay(s) 5: Fortune favored the bold\n\nThe Giants took their second possession down the field on a 12 play, 93-yard drive that ended in a 17 yard Tyrone Tracy Jr. touchdown:\n\n\nJameis Winston found Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the flat for a touchdown. <a href=\"https://t.co/XzB1EPpfz5\">pic.twitter.com/XzB1EPpfz5</a>— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) <a href=\"https://x.com/nickfalato/status/2111871397169365075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nWinston did a solid job getting his eyes to the running back as the pocket started to fracture; Winston did well to stabilize. 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But after some highlight plays over the past few weeks, Brown finally had his breakout game against the Giants.\n\nBrown had a 41-yard return that helped open scoring for the Saints on the day, resulting in a field goal for Daniel Carlson. Brown would also have a 23-yard punt return in the game, setting the team up in good position. \n\nPart of the Saints offensive explosion was their valuable field position, plenty of thanks to Brown. The former LSU wide receiver also recorded his first career reception in the win over New York. \n\nUp: CB Martin Emerson Jr.\n\nThe biggest standout on Sunday is no other than cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. The veteran cornerback logged 7 tackles, all solo, a tackle for loss, 4 passes defended, and most importantly, 2 interceptions.\n\nEmerson entered the game after Kool-Aid McKinstry left with what Kellen Moore described as a migraine. 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Instead of being stuck on third and long, New Orleans faced third and manageable more than not thanks to getting 4 yards on a run on first and second down. \n\nThe Saints offense has to prove that they can sustain success in the running game, but a strong showing against the Giants proves it’s possible. \n\nDown: HC Kellen Moore\n\nWeird, after the third quarter ended, I was expecting to put Moore as a positive after Sunday’s game. The Saints were looking pretty with a 34-10 lead after scoring 34 unanswered points. It looked like brilliant resilience by Moore and the Saints offense, who were called out by owner Gayle Benson earlier in the week. \n\nDespite another slow start, with the Saints only finding points within the final two minutes of the first half, the Saints’ offensive explosion was brilliant. But of course, Moore has landed as a down for a reason. The Saints absolutely crumbled in the fourth quarter and were one play away from going into overtime despite having a 24-point lead with 10 minutes remaining. \n\nThis is all too familiar for the Saints, who found a similar way to lose earlier this season to the Las Vegas Raiders. Moore has proved his teams start slow and also can’t finish. It’s rare for a team that starts slow and also finishes slow to win a game, but Moore was lucky enough that his team pulled away with the win. \n\nDown: K Daniel Carlson\n\nLook, Daniel Carlson finished the day making up for his early mistake, but he hasn’t proven to be the consistent veteran kicker the Saints were hoping for when they hired him. Entering Sunday, Carlson has missed a kick in four straight games, including PATs, and added to that on Sunday with a miss from 55.\n\nThe veteran kicker quickly made up for it with a 58-yard field goal the very next drive, and another make from 51 yards in the third quarter. 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Despite being given multiple opportunities to build a consistent contender, the Colts never won an AFC South title under his leadership and currently are in a five-year playoff drought.\n\nThat final defeat forced fans to file out early, while leaving a roar of boos to echo throughout Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. Tennessee was 0-5 and had 11 consecutive divisional losses, which proves that loss was the final straw for an organization that has spent the last decade searching for answers. Indianapolis has lost four of its first six games to start this season and has been defeated in 12 of its last 15 contests dating to last season’s collapse. \n\nFor a Stampede Blue community that once believed it was possible to restore the franchise back to prominence, that patience had all but disappeared. Ballard’s tenure featured stretches of promise, but the organization never established the sustained success necessary to compete with the perennial AFC contenders. \n\nThe biggest issue over his tenure is the endless quarterback carousel. Daniel Jones is struggling as the eighth different season opener starter over the last 10 seasons. Choosing to start the campaign with this awful linebacker unit, while drafting two linebackers that can’t seem to find playing time is another mark on personnel decisions. The constant lack of a pass rush is another stain that can’t just be wiped away. \n\nAlec Pierce signed the largest deal for a free agent receiver in NFL history, but has played just 41% of the offensive snaps. The trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner has backfired as Indianapolis could’ve used those two first-round picks, especially since the 2027 pick may wind up inside the top 10. \n\nThis decision also marks a reversal for Principal Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who elected to retain Ballard following last season’s falloff. Instead, the Colts have continued to struggle and the intensified questions about the direction of the organization have started to fall on her shoulders. Ballard, whose contract was set to expire after the season, acknowledged the shortcomings before his departure. He mentioned that he would not even offer himself another contract, recognizing that the results had not met the standard expected of the once-prominent franchise. \n\nThe Colts failed to capture a division title, gradually regressed and entered another season without a clear path back to the playoffs. 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The 49ers are coming off an impressive 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8792:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Olivia Vanni/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers take on the Washington Commanders on Monday night in a primetime game, looking to stay undefeated and extend their record to 6-0.\n\nThe Niners are favored by <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-odds/164090/49ers-vs-commanders-odds-week-6-opening-lines-point-spread-total\">more than a touchdown</a> in this game on <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>.\n\n\nFaithful, take 49ers game day wherever you go!\n\n\n\nStay connected to the action and share every reaction with fellow 49ers fans on the SB Nation app.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the live game-day chat\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly jump between communities\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_fanduel&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_fanduel\">Android</a>.\n\n\nThe 49ers are coming off an impressive 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks that had seven turnovers, 13 penalties, and a combined 7 of 24 on third downs from both offenses. Still, it ended up producing 61 points, with both teams capitalizing on turnovers, and the 49ers ended up the victor thanks to two key offensive drives down the stretch.\n\nAfter an up-and-down start, Brock Purdy delivered on a key 12-play, 74-yard touchdown drive to begin the fourth quarter with several accurate throws, giving the 49ers a 29-26 lead. Then, after Seattle tied it up, the 49ers got the go-ahead field goal and forced a turnover on downs to win the game.\n\nNow, San Francisco turns to the Washington Commanders, who are coming off a big overtime blunder in a tie with the New York Giants. With a chance to win the game on a field goal, the Commanders snapped another play, and quarterback Jayden Daniels was tackled inbounds, causing the clock to run out in an ugly ending.\n\nNow, Washington stands at 1-3-1 heading into this road game against the 49ers. Currently, San Francisco stands as 7.5-point home favorites for Monday night’s game, with the total sitting at a high 52.5 points.\n\nBefore we get into our three predictions for the game, let’s take a look back at last week’s predictions.\n\nLast Week\n\n\nIt’s a day for the 49ers linebackers\n\n\n\n49ers will have to rely on banged-up Mike Evans\n\n\n\nThe under comes true\n\n\nI noted how the Seahawks would look to establish the run, even with them being ranked 26th in EPA per play, making it a key day for the 49ers linebackers. Additionally, it felt like a day that Raheem Morris would dial up pressure on Sam Darnold to make him uncomfortable, which would include some creative blitz packages.\n\nWell, the Seahawks tried to get their run game going, but got on 89 yards on 26 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per carry. Seattle’s rush EPA was the second-worst of any team in Week 5, and their rushing success rate ranked 25th of 30 teams.\n\nMeanwhile, Fred Warner had 10 tackles, one pressure, and a forced fumble, and Jaden Dugger had a big game in the absence of an ejected Dre Greenlaw. Stepping into the action on a whim, the rookie had nine tackles, second only to Warner, while getting a sack and a tackle for loss. Dugger and Warner also combined for 10 defensive stops, while Dugger had three pressures on blitzes as well.\n\nWith how the 49ers receiving core looked in Week 5, it felt like, for the 49ers to get any offense in the air, Mike Evans would have to be the catalyst. And he certainly was that on Sunday. The banged-up star hauled in seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown, making clutch play after clutch play.\n\nNo other receiver had more than 21 receiving yards, while George Kittle had five catches for 24 yards.\n\nAs for the third prediction, evidently, the under didn’t come together. But the premise for it was there. I thought this would be a defense-centric game with both coordinators dialing up strong pressure plans. I also felt like it would be hard for either side to run the ball, given the strength of the two defenses on the ground and Seattle’s struggles there offensively.\n\nWell, it was a defensive game, only the defense turned into offense for both sides with the seven turnovers. The 49ers had 21 points off turnovers. The Seahawks had 17. And both teams dialed up pressure well. The 49ers got 23 pressures and five sacks on Sam Darnold. The Seahawks got 23 pressures and the first three sacks of the season on Brock Purdy.\n\nSo, the logic was there. The result just didn’t happen. Now, let’s move on to this week’s predictions.\n\nBrock Purdy pads his MVP case\n\nThis is a game designed for Brock Purdy and the 49ers passing game.\n\nEven with San Francisco’s wide receiver injuries, I think they’ll find a way to get things moving in the air against a Washington defense that has especially struggled in the air.\n\nThe Commanders are 25th in EPA allowed per dropback and 27th in dropback success rate. Washington has forced 1.4 turnovers per game, but Purdy has been pretty strong with his decision-making, aside from a few plays this season in the Rams and Seahawks games.\n\nMike Evans should be the beneficiary of a big Purdy game, and hopefully another week gets him healthier with the rib injury. But regardless, Evans has clearly shown the ability to play through such a serious injury, and should be a big factor on Monday night.\n\nThe 49ers will want to establish the run as they did against Seattle, but Washington is also seventh in EPA allowed per rush, so the game plan could be more pass-centric to exploit the matchup. That leads to a good game for Purdy to further establish his MVP case.\n\nNiners hit the 30-point mark again\n\nCurrently, the 49ers total is set at 29 points ahead of Monday’s game. It feels like a prime spot for them to reach the 30-point mark for the fourth time in six games so far.\n\nThe total of 52.5 points indicates a high-scoring game, and the Commanders haven’t been a very good defense, even with a new defensive coordinator in Daronte Jones. After last week, I do think the 49ers can be balanced and find some consistency on the ground, and they could be playing with a lead for most of Monday’s game.\n\nIn the case that Jayden Daniels’s rushing ability does give the 49ers’ defense fits, that would only increase the possibility of a 30-ball for the Niners.\n\nSan Francisco’s at home, and Kyle Shanahan has been on a roll this season. Expect another strong showing from the offense on Monday.\n\nThe Niners make Washington one-dimensional\n\nThe biggest challenge for San Francisco on Monday will be containing Jayden Daniels and his elusive rushing ability. The Commanders want to run the ball. They’re 20th in neutral pass, despite ranking 21st in EPA per rush and 19th in rush success rate.\n\nWashington’s offensive line has performed better than expectations this year despite the loss of Laremy Tunsil, but their running backs haven’t been efficient. Lead back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who was ruled out for Monday, has averaged just 3.6 yards per carry. Rachaad White hasn’t been much better at 4.1 yards per carry.\n\nThe big threat is Jayden Daniels’s legs, as he went for 103 yards and two touchdowns on the ground last weekend.\n\nStill, stopping the run will make Washington one-dimensional, which favors Raheem Morris and his creative blitzes. 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Whether this is the Falcons covering themselves with Michael Penix Jr. getting banged up repeatedly and not wanting to chance Rush getting back into a game in case of a rash of injuries that takes down Penix and backup Tua Tagovailoa, or whether they view Dalton as a possible QB2 over Tua remains to be seen. Either way, Dalton’s a slam dunk upgrade on what the team had with Rush, at the very least. \n\n\nVeteran free-agent QB Andy Dalton is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, per sources. <a href=\"https://t.co/fbRmoZlfx9\">pic.twitter.com/fbRmoZlfx9</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2112177331456643221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt was recently reported that <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/andy-dalton-tells-eagles-no-000141217.html\">Dalton had turned down an offer to return to the Eagles</a>, where he was Jalen Hurts’ backup until he threw an interception on his lone passing attempt in Week 3 against the Bears; the Eagles released him on October 9. With Hurts going on injured reserve and Tanner McKee, Cole Payton, and Joe Milton as the only quarterbacks in the mix, Philadelphia wanted him back, but he declined to return. \n\nThe path to playing time would seem to be much clearer in Philadelphia, which is part of what makes this interesting. One would think for Dalton to sign on he’d have to be given a legitimate chance to compete with Tua to back up Penix, and that’s my operating assumption until I hear otherwise. \n\nDalton has appeared in 180 games in his career with 139 starts, with his last more-or-less full-time role coming back in 2022 for the Saints. Originally a 2011 second round pick for the Bengals, Dalton finished his career second in passing yards and first in touchdowns in Cincinnati’s history. 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Not much else to do other than diagnose and discord. Our Seattle Seahawks can pick from any of several issues that plague its performance, hoping to correct course and push forward into the 2026 season. What that correction looks like is up for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6857:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 15: Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider looks on before a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nIn Today’s Links: slicing up the blame pie, no doubt about it. Not much else to do other than diagnose and discord. Our Seattle Seahawks can pick from any of several issues that plague its performance, hoping to correct course and push forward into the 2026 season. What that correction looks like is up for debate. Amongst the noise, the question has been asked: how much of the fault lies with the ‘Hawks Front Office? Did John Schneider, et al not do enough addressing the RB position? Where is the production from an older edge group? What to do with Sam Darnold? That’s a full plate. Dive in and get your fill. Happy Monday. Thanks for being here. 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Last offseason, the Dolphins dealt Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in a move that helped build one of the league’s largest collections of draft capital entering the 2026 NFL Draft. As the Nov. 10 trade deadline […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9824:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nMiami Dolphins General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has already shown a willingness to sacrifice short-term talent for long-term assets. Last offseason, the Dolphins dealt Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in a move that helped build one of the league’s largest collections of draft capital entering the 2026 NFL Draft. As the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaches, the question becomes whether Sullivan has another move or two up his sleeve. National analysts have identified several Dolphins as potential trade candidates, with three names appearing more often than the rest: Austin Jackson, Joshua Uche and Zach Sieler.\n\n\n\nThe Dolphins as Sellers\n\nT Austin Jackson \n\n\nAlain Poupart, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/examining-the-most-likely-dolphins-players-to-be-moved-before-the-trade-deadline-01m4dz0tv8p3\">Sports Illustrated</a>: “Jackson is scheduled to become a free agent after the season and he’s got a low base salary that would make him attractive financially to other teams.”\n\n\n\nCarter Bahns, <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-trade-deadline-buyers-sellers-cowboys-bucs-chargers/\">CBS Sports</a>: “Tackles are always in demand. He would be an affordable half-season rental.”\n\n\n\nAnthony DiMoro, <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/nfl-insider-says-dolphins-will-be-sellers-at-deadline-who-they-could-trade/\">Heavy</a>: “With offensive lines such as the Philadelphia Eagles decimated either by departures or injuries, Jackson immediately steps in as a starting right tackle for the majority of offensive line-starved teams in the NFL.”\n\n\n\nKyle Crabbs, <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-nfl-contenders-sudden-misfortune-180524554.html\">Yahoo Sports</a>: “Given his durability concerns and lack of a low end contract, Jackson has the makings of a perfect insurance rental at offensive tackle for a contending team.” Potential buyer: Jaguars, which is currently without standout tackle Anton Harrison.\n\n\nIt’s easy to see why Jackson has emerged as the consensus favorite to be moved. Starting-caliber offensive tackles rarely become available, and Miami has already spent much of the season evaluating younger offensive linemen. If Sullivan is looking for the cleanest path to adding draft capital, Jackson may be it.\n\n\n\nEDGE Joshua Uche\n\n\nAlex Kay, <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25509881-1-trade-put-nfls-best-teams-over-top-after-week-5\">Bleacher Report</a>: “Parting with a late-round pick to bolster the defensive front with a player who recorded 11.5 sacks as recently as the 2022 season is worth the risk.” Potential buyer: Ravens \n\n\n\nDan Graziano, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50077145/2026-trade-deadline-early-look-players-teams-predictions\">ESPN</a>: “He’s a seven-year veteran who’s playing well for a team in the first year of a significant rebuild. If the Dolphins get the opportunity to turn this signing into a useful draft pick, it’s not at all hard to imagine them jumping on it.”\n\n\nUche presents the opposite dilemma. Unlike Jackson, there appears to be a real argument for keeping him: He has played well, fits the age profile of a player who could still contribute when Miami is ready to compete again and likely wouldn’t command a massive contract extension. The question becomes whether the Dolphins value a future draft pick more than continuity in the pass rush.\n\n\n\nDT Zach Sieler\n\n\nPoupart: “Sieler is coming off his best performance of the season and he remains a solid, at times very good, interior defensive lineman, but he will be 32 at the start of the 2026 season. That could be a problem for Miami, though not for a contender looking for D-line help.” \n\n\n\nAntwan Staley, <a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins/dolphins-0-5-start-could-trigger-fire-sale-before-trade-deadline\">Athlon Sports</a>: “With no guaranteed money remaining on his contract after the 2026 season, the Dolphins could release Sieler next offseason. Ideally, they’d like at least an early Day 3 pick, possibly from a contending team that needs interior defensive help.”\n\n\n\nJason La Canfora, <a href=\"https://www.casino.org/news/nfl-insider-jason-la-canforas-week-4-diary-marvin-harrison-jr-next-trade-josh-sweat-wants-out-ravens-maxx-crosby-deal-revealed/\">Casino.org</a>: “While Sieler is now in his 30s, he continues to draw double teams at the line of scrimmage despite limited help around him. As Miami seeks to accumulate draft capital, Sieler becomes a prime trading chip.”\n\n\nSieler is arguably Miami’s best trade chip, but he’s also the player who would be hardest to replace. While most rebuilding teams listen when contenders come calling about veterans in their 30s, moving one of the locker room’s most respected veterans would send a signal that Miami is prioritizing future assets over short-term competitiveness.\n\nWhile a handful of Dolphins have surfaced in trade speculation, those three names consistently appeared across multiple national outlets. It’s worth noting that trading Sieler would result in a $10 million dead cap for 2026 and a $24+ million dead cap for 2027. A Jackson trade would result in a $4.5 million dead cap for 2026 and $14 million in 2027. Trading Uche would result in a dead cap for 2026 of just $600,000. (These stats courtesy of <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/trade-candidates/_/team/mia\">Spotrac</a>.) \n\n\n\nOther Names To Watch\n\nNone of these players surfaced as frequently as Jackson, Uche, or Sieler, but each has factors that could make him expendable if Miami receives the right offer.\n\nLB Willie Gay Jr. \n\n\nJustin Carter, <a href=\"https://fansided.com/nfl/these-4-dolphins-shouldn-t-be-in-miami-past-the-trade-deadline\">Fansided</a>: “With Rodriguez and Brooks both playing 90 percent or more of snaps, Gay’s 50 percent snap share can be replaced by getting Jackson Woodard or Liam Anderson on the field more.”\n\n\nWR Jalen Tolbert\n\n\nJames Brizuela, <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-dolphins-players-could-traded-210153932.html\">Yahoo Sports</a>: “Tolbert may not be utilized in the correct way with the Dolphins, but he could be a strong rotational option for another team that needs a boost to their wide receiver department.”\n\n\nS Zayne Anderson\n\n\nCarter: “Anderson ranks 30th among safeties in PFF grade. He’s only allowed two receptions all season and ranks first among safeties in yards allowed per reception.”\n\n\n\n\nThe Dolphins as Buyers?\n\nWhile most trade deadline discussion has focused on the Dolphins as sellers, Miami could just as easily explore opportunities to acquire young talent. The roster remains one of the league’s youngest, and rebuilding teams sometimes use the deadline to take chances on players whose value has dipped elsewhere. The Dolphins have <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/miami-dolphins/cap/_/year/2026\">only $6 million and change in cap room for 2026</a>, which limits who they might be able to bring in. Just the same, here are a few names to keep an eye out for:\n\nJaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. \n\nOne of the most discussed trade targets this season, Thomas is two years removed from a 1,200-yard, 10-touchdown rookie season that earned him a Pro Bowl nod. He’s young (24) and still on his rookie contract, which as a former first-round pick includes a fifth-year option. His affordability and potential could cost a Day 2 pick in the 2027 draft, making him a more expensive target than others on this list.\n\nVikings WR Jauan Jennings\n\nBack in the offseason, the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson <a href=\"https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article314348372.html\">reported</a> the team was interested in then-free agent Jennings, who ended up signing an $8 million one-year deal with the Vikings. The 29-year-old has been a dud in Minnesota this season (2 receptions for 9 yards), but the previous two years Jennings caught 15 touchdowns and 1,600 yards for the 49ers. Adding him would cost the Dolphins maybe $2 million the rest of the season but give the team a reliable possession receiver already familiar with Bobby Slowik’s offense.\n\nTitans DL Solomon Thomas\n\nThe Dolphins are already in need of defensive line help, a need that will become even more pressing if they trade Uche. Maybe they can rehab another veteran lineman in Solomon Thomas, who has 18.5 sacks and 145 tackles over a 10-year career. Now, it’s possible he’s washed up, but at low salary ($1-2 million) and acquisition costs, he might be worth a look.\n\nBrowns WR Jerry Jeudy\n\nTwo years off a 1,200-yard Pro Bowl season, Jeudy is languishing with the Browns (12 receptions for 150 yards) and ranks fifth on the team in receptions. The 27-year-old could probably be had for a Day 3 pick, and the Dolphins would only owe him about $1 million for the rest of the season. 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However, with the Raiders falling to 3-3 after the Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas’ divisional title hopes are slipping away. With that in mind, let’s see how the weekend went […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6578:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJust a few weeks ago, the Las Vegas Raiders battled the Kansas City Chiefs for first place in the AFC West. However, with the Raiders falling to 3-3 after the Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas’ divisional title hopes are slipping away. With that in mind, let’s see how the weekend went for the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers and Chiefs. \n\nBroncos vs. Seahawks\n\nScore: 17-14 (OT) Broncos win\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401872995\">Key Stats:</a>\n\n\nQB Bo Nix: 17/27 (63.0%), 107 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs\n\n\n\nRB RJ Harvey: 6 carries, 25 yards, 1 TD, 3 catches, 31 receiving yards\n\n\n\nWR Jaylen Waddle: 4 catches, 24 yards\n\n\n\nCB Ja’Quan McMillian: 5 tackles, 1 sack, 2 PDs, 1 INT\n\n\n\nDT Zach Allen: 5 tackles, 0.5 sack, 2 PDs\n\n\nNix is the big storyline from this game, especially with Ryan Fitzpatrick’s strong comments, saying the Broncos’ signal caller is being “<a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2110942028292817385\">disrespectful to the quarterback position</a>.” That’s primarily due to Nix refusing to push the ball down the field, as completing 17 passes and barely cracking triple-digit yards is an eye-popping stat line, and not in a good way. Even with Sean Payton calling the plays for the second week in a row, the Broncos’ offense hasn’t shown much. Denver put up 14 points in the second quarter and didn’t score again until a Sam Darnold interception in overtime set up the Broncos with a short field for the game-winning field goal.\n\nNext week: @ Cardinals\n\nChargers vs. Chiefs\n\nScore: 22-6 Chiefs win\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401873006\">KC Key Stats:</a>\n\n\nQB Patrick Mahomes: 23/30 (76.7%), 272 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT, 5 rushes, 16 rushing yards\n\n\n\nRB Kenneth Walker III: 19 carries, 128 yards, 2 TDs, 2 catches, 11 receiving yars\n\n\n\nWR Xavier Worthy: 7 catches, 73 yards\n\n\n\nEDGE George Karlaftis: 6 tackles, 1 sack, 2 TFLs, 2 PDs, 3 QB hits\n\n\n\nLB Nick Bolton: 11 tackles\n\n\nLAC Key Stats: \n\n\nQB Justin Herbert: 22/37 (59.5%), 204 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT, 5 rushes, 26 rushing yards\n\n\n\nRB Kimani Vidal: 7 rushes, 21 yards\n\n\n\nWR Quentin Johnston: 1 catch, 57 yards\n\n\n\nCB Cam Hart: 4 tackles, 1 INT\n\n\n\nCB Tarheeb Still: 8 tackles, 1 TFL\n\n\nThis game went how everyone expected. The Chiefs had two weeks to prepare for one of the worst teams in the NFL, and the results showed on the field. The Chargers’ offense continues to be abysmal, as the team amassed just 259 yards and Herbert was the leading rusher. Meanwhile, Kansas City scored on its opening possession and never looked back, as Walker continues to run through the entire league. The reigning Super Bowl MVP has rushed for triple digits in four out of five games, and the defense has kept opponents to 10 or fewer points three times.\n\nKC Next Week: @ Seahawks (SNF)\n\nLAC Next Week: Bye\n\nStandings\n\n\nKansas City 5-0 (+57 point differential)\n\n\n\nDenver 4-2 (-11)\n\n\n\nLas Vegas 3-3 (0)\n\n\n\nLos Angeles 0-6 (-61)\n\n\n\n\nIn Other Raiders’ Links:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/142040/raiders-bills-wee-6-review?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\">What we learned against Bills:</a> “The Raiders’ ground game had some success in the second half, but it also struggled at times,” <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/142040/raiders-bills-wee-6-review?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\">S&BP’s Bill Williamson</a> wrote. “Starter Ashton Jeanty had just 22 yards on 10 carries. Rookie Mike Washington got involved after not being a big part of the plan last week, and he responded with two 10-plus-yard runs. He finished with 43 yards on nine carries. Yet, the Raiders are still looking for consistency in this area.”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-odds/143074/raiders-vs-rams-odds-week-7-opening-lines-point-spread-total?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\">Raiders road dogs in Week 7:</a> According to our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook, Las Vegas is <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-odds/143074/raiders-vs-rams-odds-week-7-opening-lines-point-spread-total?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\">opening as a 5.5-point underdog against the Los Angeles Rams</a> next week. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/RNR920AM/status/2111995617098736121\">Tyler Linderbaum recaps performance:</a> “I didn’t feel good about it,” the center said, via <a href=\"https://x.com/RNR920AM/status/2111995617098736121\">Raider Nation Radio’s X/Twitter account</a>. “I let 96 (Deone Walker) dictate the game on me…I just gotta play better for the team.” \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/game-recap-raiders-go-toe-to-toe-with-bills-but-drop-third-straight-game\">No moral victories: </a>“Very disappointed that we didn’t get it done today,” Klint Kubiak said, via <a href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/game-recap-raiders-go-toe-to-toe-with-bills-but-drop-third-straight-game\">Levi Edwards of the team’s website</a>. “Credit to Buffalo, they played a great game. 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We’re not satisfied with any moral victories.”\n\n\n\nRaider Nation, take the conversation everywhere!\n\n\n\nThe SB Nation app keeps you connected to fellow Raiders fans before, during and after every game.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the live game-day chat\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nMove seamlessly between communities and conversations\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792418400;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";i:1;s:36:\"Las Vegas Raiders Scores and Results\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:150;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ebf96dc853f20c782ccf643c72d8bb7e\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Chiefs Week 6 snap count analysis: Andrew Armstrong steps up\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/213543/chiefs-week-6-snap-count-analysis-andrew-armstrong-steps-up\";s:11:\"description\";s:364:\"Welcome to Arrowhead Pride’s weekly snap-count analysis! Let’s take a closer look at the Kansas City Chiefs’ snap counts in the 22-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. The starting lineups are courtesy of NFL Game Stats and Information, and the snap-count data comes from Pro Football Focus’ premium stats. Starters (offensive): LT Kahlil […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4721:\"\n\n\n \n Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nWelcome to Arrowhead Pride’s weekly snap-count analysis!\n\nLet’s take a closer look at the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>’ snap counts in the <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-game-information/213318/chiefs-chargers-live-updates-game-thread\">22-6 win</a> over the <a href=\"https://boltsfromtheblue.com\">Los Angeles Chargers</a> in Week 6. The starting lineups are courtesy of NFL Game Stats and Information, and the snap-count data comes from Pro Football Focus’ premium stats.\n\n\n\nStarters (offensive): LT Kahlil Benson, LG Kingsley Suamataia, C Creed Humphrey, RG Trey Smith, RT Jaylon Moore, QB Patrick Mahomes, WR Andrew Armstrong, WR Xavier Worthy, RB Kenneth Walker, TE Travis Kelce and TE Noah Gray\n\nStarters (defensive): DE George Karlaftis, DT Chris Jones, DT Khyiris Tonga, DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah, LB Nick Bolton, LB Drue Tranquill, CB Christian Roland-Wallace, CB Mansoor Delane, CB Nohl Williams, S Alohi Gilman and S Chamarri Conner\n\nDid not play: QB Justin Fields\n\nInactive: TE Jared Wiley, QB Garrett Nussmeier (Emergency third QB), DB Jadon Canady, DE Jack Pyburn, OT Diego Pounds, LT Josh Simmons (Back), WR Rashee Rice (Hamstring)\n\nThe big takeaway: Andrew Armstrong steps up in first career start\n\nWith wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring) ruled out on the final injury report, the Chiefs elevated second-year wideout Andrew Armstrong from the practice squad. He lined up on the opening snap, marking his first career start.\n\nIt was the first of 42 snaps Armstrong played on offense, starting alongside Xavier Worthy (51) and Jalen Royals (45); he caught a 13-yard pass on one of the two passes thrown his way.\n\nArmstrong spent 12 snaps in the slot and 14 snaps on the perimeter of the offense, signaling the use of Armstrong’s blocking near the line of scrimmage on run plays. He lined up for 15 run plays, nearly as much as Worthy (18) and Royals (17).\n\nI don’t need a PFF “run-blocking” grade to know Armstrong was an impactful blocker. With an offense built around running back Kenneth Walker gashing defenses, the question becomes whether Armstrong deserves a spot on the active roster, maybe in favor of the return specialist Nikko Remigio.\n\nThe Offensive takeaway: Joshua Ezeudu plays the whole second half\n\nAfter right tackle Jaylon Moore entered concussion protocol late in the first half, backup Joshua Ezeudu took over on the right edge and stayed there for the rest of the afternoon. He played 30 snaps, 17 of them on pass plays.\n\nPFF faulted Ezeudu with one pressure and a hurry, so he kept Mahomes clean in his first time in the lineup for the Chiefs’ offense. After the preseason, he was traded to Kansas City from the <a href=\"https://bigblueview.com\">New York Giants</a> after spending most of his career at left guard or tackle with Big Blue. It will be interesting to see whether the lineup shifts moving forward, even if left tackle Josh Simmons (back) isn’t ready for Week 7.\n\nAlso noteworthy is third tight end Jake Briningstool, who played the most snaps (10) he has since Week 1 and made an impactful block to spring running back Kenneth Walker for the 33-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.\n\nThe Defensive takeaway: Ashton Gillotte ascends in the rotation\n\nSecond-year defensive end Ashton Gillotte played the fourth-most snaps among the team’s defensive linemen on Sunday, on the field for 52% of the defense’s snaps.\n\nIn that time, he registered three pressures: a hurry, a quarterback hit and a sack that broke the seal on the Chiefs’ four-sack game. He earned two “Stops,” tackles that count as failures for the offense.\n\nIt was Gillotte’s biggest timeshare in the Chiefs’ starting lineup this season, and his most impactful performance. 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Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs was the team’s first game where they did not find the end zone once and their six points were the lowest scoring output of the season thus far, as well.\n\nWhen thinking about the failures of this organization through six weeks, McDaniel’s lack off results is certainly up there, but the failures of this team spread far beyond just his inability to coach and teach this offense even to a serviceable level.\n\nSo who do we think will be shown the door first? Who will be the first sacrificial lamb of this abysmal season? We want to hear all of your thoughts below!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\nChargers News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/mike-mcdaniel-jim-harbaugh-chiefs-takeaways-week-6\">Jim Harbaugh</a> has vowed to “look at everything” after Chargers’ 0-6 start (Chargers.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/game-recap-chiefs-week-6-justin-herbert\">Recapping</a> Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs (Chargers.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/10/18/chargers-chiefs-social-media-x-reactions-jim-harbaugh-justin-herbert/92323552007/\">Social media’s reactions</a> to the Chargers starting 0-6 (Chargers Wire)\n\nChargers get a chance to <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/chargers-bye-week-presents-a-chance-to-reflect-on-their-organizational-failure\">reflect on their failures</a> during the bye week (Bolt Beat)\n\nNFL News:\n\nThe Rams have gone from <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50211303/week-6-los-angeles-rams-disappointment-superteam-barnwell\">superteam</a> to a 2-4 squad in just six weeks (ESPN)\n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-vs-cowboys-live-updates-score-highlights/live/\">Packers beat the Cowboys</a> on Sunday Night Football to move to 4-2 (CBS Sports)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games\">What we learned</a> from the Week Six slate of games in the NFL (NFL.com)\n\nLiam Coen notes that <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/liam-coen-on-brian-thomas-not-playing-in-second-half-guys-have-to-make-plays\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> has to start making plays (Pro Football Talk)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/liam-coen-on-brian-thomas-not-playing-in-second-half-guys-have-to-make-plays\">Winners and losers</a> from Week Six in the NFL (Sports Illustrated)\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/nfl\">C.J. 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Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon announced that they have fired General Manager Chris Ballard. Ballard had been in the job since 2017 and made the playoffs twice in his first four seasons, but have not been back since 2020 while cycling through a number of different quarterbacks. That led Irsay-Gordon to say this offseason that improvement was needed, but Sunday\'s loss dropped the Colts to 2-4 on the season and became the final act of his tenure. \"I am grateful to Chris for his years of service to the Colts and for everything he poured into this organization,\" Irsay-Gordon said in a statement. \"He cared deeply about our team and our community, and we wish Chris and his family all the best. As I said at the start of the season, the sense of urgency has never been higher. Our standard is to compete for championships, and I believe a change in leadership is necessary to meet that standard. Making this change during the season was a deliberate decision. 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Stafford should continue to start for L.A. until and unless they give up on the 2026 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3364:\"\n\n\n \n Inglewood, CA - October 18: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sofi Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) \n\nThere are some compelling reasons to want to see <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/152470/rams-bench-matthew-stafford-ty-simpson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/152470/rams-bench-matthew-stafford-ty-simpson\">Ty Simpson start for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026</a>, but Sean McVay and Les Snead had a vision for this season, and that vision included Matthew Stafford at helm. Stafford should continue to start for L.A. until and unless they give up on the 2026 campaign. At 2-4, the Rams aren’t quite there yet. They still have hope (<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cbrTKw50X6U\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cbrTKw50X6U\">and a chance</a>) they can be the team they envisioned for 2026. \n\nL.A. traded for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to support Stafford after his MVP year. Garrett has been hurt since Week 1, but may finally <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-injuries/151988/rams-myles-garrett-injury-timeline\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-injuries/151988/rams-myles-garrett-injury-timeline\">make his return for the Rams in Week 7</a>.\n\nThe Rams and their fans haven’t seen what they can do with Garrett, McDuffie and Aaron Donald all on the field together. It could make an already stellar defensive group even better. 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Tyler Higbee had a costly fumble late, and McVay took the ball out of Stafford’s hands on a pivotal fourth and one. \n\nThough Stafford hasn’t been as sharp as his MVP year, he’s played better than L.A.‘s 2-4 record with over 600 passing yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions in the Rams last two losses.\n\nBefore the Rams move on from Stafford in 2026 (or ever), they should see what their projected “super team” looks like with Garrett, McDuffie, Donald, Stafford and the rest.\n\nThe question becomes will this team get healthy enough to put their intended vision on the field?\n\nWeek 7 will either be a huge step in the right direction, or another step back. And if the Rams keep taking steps back, they might as well see if Ty Simpson can help move them forward. \n\nFor now, the franchise hopes they can field the best version of their roster. 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Could Miami’s first division rivalry game of the year spark something in the team? Will we see improvements as the team comes out of their off week? \n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">According to FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, the line has New York favored by 5.5. The point total is 40.5 points and the Jets are -245 on the moneyline while Miami is +200 for the straight-up win. \n\nNew York sees this game as a should-win contest. Will they walk all over the Dolphins? Or can Miami take advantage of two weeks to prepare and make adjustments for this game to pull off the upset? \n\n\nPhins up! Dive into game day on the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nCelebrate every score and talk through every twist and turn with fellow Dolphins fans in real time.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the live game chat\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly explore communities\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_fanduel&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_fanduel\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792416600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"The Phinsider\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Miami Dolphins Odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:158;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b325a3fc7acd6d5271e6e52622c88aa5\";s:5:\"title\";s:93:\"Bears vs. Falcons: Inside the Snap Counts, Stats, and Caleb Williams’ Completion Percentage\";s:4:\"link\";s:150:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/125523/bears-vs-falcons-inside-the-snap-counts-stats-and-caleb-williams-completion-percentage\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"The Atlanta Falcons tried to make that one interesting, but the Chicago Bears regrouped and slammed the door on the Falcons’ comeback attempt, winning 31 to 23. The Bears pulled the defensive starters in the fourth quarter while up by 24, but had to put them back in to close out the game after a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6834:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 18: Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass during the NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons on October 18th, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Atlanta Falcons tried to make that one interesting, but the Chicago Bears regrouped and slammed the door on the Falcons’ comeback attempt, winning 31 to 23. \n\nThe Bears pulled the defensive starters in the fourth quarter while up by 24, but had to put them back in to close out the game after a Falcons score and a Bears fumble. Head coach Ben Johnson addressed his end-of-game thinking about trying to win while also resting his players with the New England Patriots coming to town on Thursday Night Football.\n\n“I mean, you’re trying to thread the needle a little bit. If we didn’t have the Thursday night game, I don’t know that we’d do things like we did,” he <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0B5fY1Xaag&t=345s\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0B5fY1Xaag&t=345s\">said</a>. “So that’s part of the equation. I do believe if we hadn’t had that fumble on offense (Roshon Johnson had it punched out with 7:21 left in the game) that maybe we would have gotten out of there the way that we wanted to, but you know, things happen and we got to keep playing. We know that’s the case, especially with an offense like that. So, once again, we’re trying to thread the needle and do what’s best for us. We had to win this game first and foremost, which we did, but of course, we want to think long term also.”\n\nJohnson’s fumble came at midfield after picking up the first down, so they likely could have run some more clock, which was something they were good at in the game, having the time of possession edge (40:08 to 19:52). \n\nThe Bears also had more yards (368 to 257), more first downs (20 to 13), and ran more plays (73 to 50), but they also committed far more penalties (12-133 to 4-31).\n\nChicago had the turnover edge (3 to 1) and were much better on third downs (52.9% to 25.0%). The Bears’ defense also stopped Atlanta on all three of their fourth-down attempts.\n\nLet’s look at the Bears’ playing-time breakdown and a few individual stats from the game.\n\nOFFENSE\n\nWe’ve only seen Caleb Williams in two full games and part of another one in a steady rain, but he’s leveled up his play. He’s still pushing the ball downfield, but he’s taking the check-down when it’s there more often, as his league-leading 72.5 completion percentage can attest. \n\nAccording to Next Gen Stats, Williams was 24 of 24 for 248 yards on throws from a clean pocket in Atlanta, and those 24 attempts are the most without an incompletion from a clean pocket in a game since at least 2018. Kudos to the game plan, which featured more quick passes from the pocket; possibly to take some stress off his hamstring. His average depth of target (3.6) was the second-lowest of his career; we saw fewer rollouts, and he scrambled only once for 2 yards.\n\nHis completion percentage (83.3%) in Atlanta was the best ever by a Bears quarterback with at least 30 passing attempts. \n\nFour of his 6 incompletions were on throwaways. Another was on a play where he was hit. Then there was the goal-line miss, where he threw the ball expecting Colston Loveland to settle near the sideline. \n\nPretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good, despite what some of the rage-bait haters are trying to say about him now being a checkdown merchant. The goalposts will constantly move when it comes to Caleb, and I think he likes it. \n\nHe is inevitable after all. \n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> left tackle Ozzy Trapilo on playing Sunday for the first time since his patellar tendon injury in January. “It was great. It was good to be back out there, it’s been a long time coming.” <a href=\"https://t.co/22up5nK3bT\">pic.twitter.com/22up5nK3bT</a>— Michal Dwojak (@mdwojak94) <a href=\"https://x.com/mdwojak94/status/2111930702573043942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nDEFENSE\n\nThe Bears were without defensive starters linebacker T.J. 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He hit all 4 extra points.\n\nTory Taylor had 5 punts with a 44.8 average (41.0 net), and 3 punts inside the twenty.\n\nJosh Blackwell had 2 special teams tackles and recovered a fumble after Taylor’s banana-ball punt caused a muff.\n\nZavion Thomas returned 4 kickoffs for 85 yards.\n\nKalif Raymond had 3 punt returns for 54 yards.\n\nChicago’s practice squad call-ups both scratched the stat sheet on special teams. Zavier Scott forced a fumble and made 3 tackles, and Buddy Johnson made 2 tackles. \n\nTo check out the complete Bears vs. Falcons box score, I find <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401872990\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401872972\">ESPN’s site</a> is easy to navigate.\n\nAll statistics and snap counts, as well as the accompanying pictures, are taken directly from the NFL’s Game Statistic and Information System.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792416600;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Analysis\";i:1;s:30:\"Chicago Bears Game Information\";i:2;s:18:\"Inside the Numbers\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Caleb Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:159;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2359ec176d4df709f6854bd74dbf0699\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Fantasy Football Studs & Duds: Week 6 (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:76:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/10/fantasy-football-studs-duds-week-6-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:269:\"This was another bizarre fantasy football week. No starting quarterback reached 30 fantasy points, and no running backs or wide receivers went ballistic either. The good news is everyone faced the same struggles. I actually don’t mind those types of ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:28238:\"This was another bizarre fantasy football week. No starting quarterback reached 30 fantasy points, and no running backs or wide receivers went ballistic either. The good news is everyone faced the same struggles. I actually don’t mind those types of weeks because it feels like every fantasy matchup is tight when fantasy production is relatively even. There were still some great performances, so let’s get started with some of those studs and then dive into the duds.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-planner.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Studs & Duds: Week 6\nQuarterbacks\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX)</a>\nTrevor Lawrence was the top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft for a reason, and he’s slowly becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The Jaguars signal-caller has scored at least 23 fantasy points in four out of six games and just had his best game of the season in Week 6. Lawrence completed 24-of-41 passes for 306 yards and four touchdowns in a narrow loss to the Houston Texans in London.\nWhat makes that gem even more impressive is that he did it against one of the league’s most talented defenses. He now has six touchdowns and 637 passing yards over the last two weeks, and he’s helped his team to a 4-2 record. He’ll carry those averages into the bye and then face an Indianapolis team with one of the worst defenses in the NFL.\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough (QB – NO)</a>\nTyler Shough’s October has been disappointing, but this game is why fantasy managers picked him up in the opening weeks. The Saints slinger completed 16-of-30 passes for 144 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-27 win over the New York Giants. He also added 32 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. It’s awesome to see Shough so productive with that usage because those 30 attempts are among his lowest of the season.\nOne reason Shough attempted only 30 passes is that New Orleans built a huge lead in this game, and Shough barely produced in the final 20 minutes. We don’t expect to see that from Shough going forward, since he attempted 42+ passes in three of the first four games. Up next for Shough are matchups with Pittsburgh and Cleveland, so it’s unclear if he can be successful against defenses like those.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen (QB – BUF)</a>\nCalling <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-olb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> a dud is a bit of an exaggeration. The MVP candidate failed to crack 20 fantasy points for the first time all season in the Bills’ win over the Raiders. Allen finished that 33-30 victory with 255 passing yards and two touchdowns. That sounds decent on the surface, but seeing Allen attempt five carries for one rushing yard is concerning.\nThe true difference-maker for Allen is his legs, but he’s now failed to crack five rushing yards in two of his last three games, despite running for 123 yards last week. It’s unclear which way this will trend, but there’s never really any reason to worry about a stud like Allen. He’ll get a much-needed bye in Week 7 before facing tough defenses like Baltimore and Minnesota in the following weeks.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)</a>\nIt’s funny that Patrick Mahomes wasn’t really trusted as a fantasy starter when draft season was in full force, but now people are upset about one poor performance. That’s what happens with a superstar like this, but everyone was sloppy in the Chargers-Chiefs matchup. The former MVP finished that 22-6 win throwing 23-of-30 for 272 yards.\nIt’s hard to get upset about that from a real-life standpoint, but Mahomes had just 16 rushing yards and didn’t score a touchdown. Mahomes also threw an interception, and it’s scary that he’s only attempted more than 30 passes once all season.\nThat’s no surprise since <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> is carrying this offense on his back, but Mahomes should improve once <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a> returns in the coming weeks. He’ll look to keep the Chiefs undefeated in tough road matchups when he faces the Seahawks and Broncos over the next two weeks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/start-sit-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nRunning Backs\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III (RB – KC)</a>\nIt’s always nice when one write-up flows into another. Patrick Mahomes’ ceiling will be limited all season as long as Kenneth Walker III looks like one of the best backs in football. He leads all rushers with 665 rushing yards through five games after another gem in Week 6. Walker finished that victory with 19 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns.\nTo say Walker has been great would be an understatement. He now has at least 117 rushing yards in four out of five games, and has scored two touchdowns in four games as well. A talented back like this, joining a dynamic Andy Reid offense, is a match made in heaven, and fantasy managers are reaping the rewards. Walker has tough matchups on the horizon, as we mentioned in the Mahomes write-up, but he’ll remain a top-five back for the foreseeable future.\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nFantasy is a funny thing because the two dud quarterbacks are mainly there because the running backs went off. It’s nearly impossible for everyone in an offense to produce, and it was the week for these backs. James Cook received 22 carries for 95 yards and added three catches for 58 yards in their win over Vegas. That accounts for 153 total yards while adding another touchdown to his tally.\nCook had 28 rushing touchdowns between 2024 and 2025 and is now up to six through six games this year. The big concern for fantasy managers this season has been his lack of receiving production, but his 58 yards in Week 6 surpassed his 31 yards through the first five weeks. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ty-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ty Johnson</a> will always steal some receptions as a third-down back, but few offer better week-to-week rushing touchdown upside than Cook.\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX)</a>\nIt’s rare to see a running back with 12 carries for 39 yards in this section, but Bhayshul Tuten had the most productive receiving game of his career in the Week 6 defeat. Tuten had a season-high in the air, totaling four catches for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Getting 87 total yards and two touchdowns is a godsend from a mid-round back, but Tuten has been a sneaky surprise all season.\nTuten had at least 65 rushing yards in each of the first five games, despite catching fewer than two passes in each. That flip-flop in production is shocking, but it’s encouraging that they trust Tuten as a pass-catcher. We do need to watch out for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.</a>, though, because he had a season-high 11 carries for 55 yards in that loss. In any case, Tuten is the top back going forward, and a bit more work in the passing game could raise his floor as he develops in this undervalued offense.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)</a>\nThere are duds, and then there’s stuff like this. Cam Skattebo was in most fantasy managers’ lineups this week, but he failed to record a touch in their defeat against New Orleans. You don’t see that often in the NFL, but a hard zero is a tough pill to swallow. It’s even more frustrating because we haven’t received any real clarification on this issue.\nHarbaugh said that Skattebo wasn’t benched, but that’s clearly the case after he didn’t touch the ball and only appeared as a fullback. The good news is that nobody ran away with this gig.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyrone-tracy-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyrone Tracy Jr.</a> had the most work, recording six carries for 18 yards. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devin-singletary.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devin Singletary</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/najee-harris-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Najee Harris</a> were also sprinkled in, but who knows what’s going to happen? One would have to believe the Giants want Skattebo to be the featured back, but another dud might force this mid-round pick onto every waiver wire. The Giants have an impossible matchup against Houston next week before the bye, so fantasy managers may face tough decisions over the next two weeks.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson (RB – NE)</a>\nThis looked like a great spot for Rhamondre Stevenson, but he let us down big time. Stevenson was expected to get a ton of work in a game where New England was a heavy favorite, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson</a> was nicked up, but he had just 14 carries for 36 yards in a 26-19 victory. Doing that while failing to record a target or touchdown is a nightmare for fantasy, especially since <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/corey-kiner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corey Kiner</a> led the team with 11 carries for 57 yards,\nThe last thing we want to see is a three-back rotation, but that seems likely since Henderson is always in line for close to 10 carries while Kiner is slowly emerging in this backfield. We also can’t overlook that Stevenson’s best game came after Henderson got injured, so we could face a messy backfield when all three are ready to roll. The good news is that New England faces Chicago and Miami over the next two weeks.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)</a>\nIt’s always tough for Derrick Henry to produce when he doesn’t get into the end zone. This future Hall of Famer finished the Ravens’ Week 6 upset defeat with 17 carries for 58 yards. That’s not terrible, but one catch for two yards and a fumble makes it a disaster. Game scripts will always be one of the biggest factors in Henry’s fantasy value, and he always seems to struggle in losses.\nIt’s really something we don’t need to worry about, though, because Henry is still a stud. He averaged nearly 100 rushing yards per game through the first five weeks while scoring seven touchdowns. Henry’s receiving has never really been there, but we expect a bounce-back performance against the Bengals. He has at least 94 total yards in five of his last six matchups versus the Bengals, and it sounds like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a> might be ready to return for that division rivalry.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/flex.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWide Receivers\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers (WR – NYG)</a>\nFantasy managers were panicking on Malik Nabers early on, but that looks silly now. He had just 12 receptions for 96 yards through the first three weeks but just recorded his third straight 100-yard game in Week 6. Nabers finished Week 6 with 12 catches for 165 yards on 15 targets. Most of that damage came in the fourth quarter, but 35 targets over the last two weeks is a sensational sign for the future.\nThat’s why fantasy managers spent a second-round pick on Nabers during draft season, and it’s really encouraging to see him produce despite the quarterback play. The Giants went to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameis-winston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameis Winston</a> after the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart</a> injury and then pivoted to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> in the fourth quarter this week. McCarthy had over 200 yards in catch-up mode in that closing quarter, and it’ll be interesting to see which way they lean this week. No matter who it is, look for Nabers to continue to get fed\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker (WR – LV)</a>\nTre Tucker is a fixture in this section once a month. That volatility makes him a frustrating player to roster in fantasy, but the upside is absurd. He was <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a>‘ go-to target in the narrow Week 6 loss to Buffalo, catching five passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns. One was a brilliant 44-yard touchdown late in the game, and it’s clear he’s now the top receiver in this offense.\nTucker has now recorded at least four receptions in five straight games, with at least 41 yards in each. That’s a solid floor for a player sitting on most waiver wires, and they’ll need to keep feeding Tucker since Las Vegas is expected to play catch-up most weeks.\nPlaying the garbage time game with a receiver can be tough, and it’ll be difficult to rank Tucker over the next month since he has matchups versus the Rams, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks, Broncos and Browns before their bye in Week 13.\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard (WR – PIT)</a>\nI can’t be the only fantasy football addict who sees Germie Bernard and thinks of Giovani Bernard. Unlike Gio, this Bernard was an afterthought during draft season, but he was one of the biggest pickups last week. That looks like a savvy move by fantasy managers because he finished Week 6 with 11 receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown.\nPeople picked up Bernard because <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/roman-wilson-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roman Wilson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> landed on injured reserve (IR) last week. That leaves Bernard as one of the only pass-catchers left, and he’s truly become <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a>‘ safety blanket over the last two weeks. His 21 targets over the last two weeks make Bernard look like the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/randall-cobb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Randall Cobb</a> of this offense, and he could be a league-winner in PPR if he maintains this role.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown (WR – NE)</a>\nThis might be the best buy-low opportunity for A.J. Brown all season. He was taken in the second or third rounds during drafts, but he hasn’t provided anything from a fantasy perspective. Absences are the main reason, with Brown missing the last four weeks due to an ankle injury. He showed some serious rust in his first game back, catching three passes for 27 yards in the Week 6 win.\nThat looks like a disaster on the surface, but Brown had 10 targets in his return. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> also went down in that game, and Brown should get rolling soon, given how special <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-maye.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake Maye</a> has looked over the last three weeks. Now’s a great time to bother the Brown manager with some buy-low offers, because this is the cheapest you’ll get him all season. New England’s upcoming schedule couldn’t be better, with matchups against the Dolphins, Packers, Bears, Lions and Chargers over the next four weeks.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)</a>\nWe could probably just include every Chargers player every week. This offense looks like the worst in the NFL, and Ladd McConkey continues to disappoint fantasy managers. After being active and recording a big fat zero last week, McConkey had one 17-yard catch this week. A concussion knocked him out early in that loss to the Chiefs, but he hasn’t been productive since the opening week of the season.\nThat’s a bad sign given how this offense has been trending, and it’s scary that McConkey hasn’t had any big games in garbage time either. We can’t blame someone for getting a concussion, but this could be the final straw for some fantasy managers.\nThe Chargers are now 0-6 and will face the Rams, Texans and Ravens over the next three weeks. We just have to pray McConkey gets some garbage-time production in those games, but the bar is low right now for someone who was a top-50 pick in every league.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/denzel-boston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denzel Boston (WR – CLE)</a>\nOne issue with rookies is that we end up with games like this. Right when it looked like we could trust this rookie, Denzel Boston laid the biggest egg of his career. Despite an upset victory over the Ravens, Boston finished with one catch for 15 yards on five targets. Games like that are inevitable for one of the worst offenses in the NFL, but it’s scary because <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-concepcion.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Concepcion</a> were the top targets.\nIf there’s a positive, it’s that Boston continues to play nearly every snap for the Browns. It’s rare to see a rookie receiver get that kind of opportunity, but he’s the pass-catcher this team wants to build around. Boston should have plenty of chances to bounce back, but these variables will lead to the occasional stinker here and there.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/in-season-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTight Ends\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely (TE – NYG)</a>\nIt’s hard to believe we have two Giants pass-catchers as studs, especially since they changed quarterbacks in this game. Isaiah Likely appears to be one of the best offseason signings in the NFL, ranked as a top-three tight end through the opening six weeks. He had 11 catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns last week, and backed that up with six receptions for 99 yards and a score this week.\nThat marks Likely’s third straight game with at least 10 targets, and John Harbaugh clearly loves him, having brought him from Baltimore. We didn’t expect the Giants to be a passing team, but that might be their identity since this rushing attack is bringing nothing to the table. It’s unclear whether Jameis Winston or J.J. McCarthy is better for Likley, but he’s a must-start tight end either way.\nStud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-pitts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL)</a>\nIf you’ve rostered Kyle Pitts, you know this story. This is one of the most talented tight ends in the NFL, but he’s wildly inconsistent. Pitts had just five catches for 67 yards through the first four weeks but picked up five catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6. He now has five receptions in back-to-back weeks while recording three touchdowns.\nThat’s the surge we’ve been waiting for, and we love that his target share has risen in every game this year. He is too talented not to see at least 15-20% of the team’s target share, but the lack of production speaks for itself. Pitts has only surpassed 15 fantasy points three times since his rookie season. It’s hard to get excited about that despite the talent, but that’ll always keep fantasy managers coming back.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/harold-fannin-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE)</a>\nThis is Harold Fannin Jr.’s second straight week in this section. That’s usually about the time you need to drop a player, with Fannin producing one catch for nine yards in Week 6. That’s sadly better than his one reception for four yards in Week 5.\nThe tight end position is too deep right now to start a player who has had two catches for 13 yards over the last two weeks, especially on one of the worst offenses in football. With that said, Fannin still has plenty of talent and needs to be watched despite the poor stretch.\nDud: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews (TE – BAL)</a>\nMark Andrews has been in this section far too often over the last four seasons. He was once one of the best tight ends in the NFL, but he’s almost impossible to roster right now. Andrews finished the Week 6 loss with one catch for four yards. That’s his fourth straight game with fewer than 30 receiving yards, and he hasn’t cracked 50 in any game all year.\nThe touchdowns usually make up for that lack of yardage, but Andrews has only hit paydirt once all year. Some managers thought he’d step up with Isaiah Likely shifting to New York, but it seems likely that Andrews is hitting a wall at age 31. 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The Cam Ward led Tennessee Titans finally won a game, beating the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 and leaving Miami and the Los Angeles Chargers as the NFL’s only winless teams. \n\nAnd while the Chargers currently hold the top spot in the projected draft order at 0-6, don’t be surprised if Miami eventually overtakes them.\n\nIn fact, the Dolphins look like the favorites to land the first overall selection in the 2027 NFL Draft.\n\nThe Chargers have too much talent to stay this bad\n\nLet’s start with Los Angeles. The Chargers have Justin Herbert at quarterback, talented young playmakers like Ladd McConkey and Oronde Gadsden Jr. and an established head coach. Despite their miserable start, there’s enough talent on that roster to believe they’ll eventually stumble into a victory or two.\n\nOf course, the Chargers are currently 0-6, so apparently stumbling into a victory is easier said than done. They just lost 22-6 to Kansas City, and their Mike McDaniel coached offense couldn’t turn a trip to the Chiefs’ 1-yard line into a touchdown. Man, that sounds famliar… \n\nLos Angeles has a stronger foundation than Miami at several key positions. However, the Chargers also face a difficult schedule, which keeps them firmly in the conversation for the first pick.\n\nBut eventually, talent has to count for something. Right?\n\nThe Titans already ruined their chances\n\nTennessee entered Week 6 alongside Miami and Los Angeles as one of the National Football League’s three winless teams. Then the Titans ruined a perfectly good tanking party by rallying from a 13-point halftime deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts.\n\nCongratulations, Tennessee fans! Your reward is a 1-5 record and a slightly worse chance at drafting the player who could change your franchise’s future. 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(Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Jacksonville Jaguars <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-analysis/90172/jaguars-stunned-in-london-texans-offense-takes-over\">fell to</a> the Houston Texans in Week 6, moving to 4-2 on the season.\n\nShucks.\n\nHere are a few stats that stand out from the loss.\n\n0\n\nThat’s how many sacks the Jaguars allowed to Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, and the rest of the Texans’ pass rush. \n\nIf we made a list of all the reasons Jacksonville lost on Sunday, it’d take a while to get to the offensive line. Who woulda thought?\n\nWith Anton Harrison placed on injured reserve last week, the Jaguars’ undermanned OL against the Texans’ potent DL was widely seen as a mismatch going into Sunday’s game. \n\nShoutout to the 13% of fans who felt <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-discussion/90100/reacts-survey-results-walker-little-is-a-luxury\">very confident</a> in Walker Little and Cole Van Lanen to step up after Harrison’s injury. \n\nAccording to PFF, rookie left guard Emmanuel Pregnon was the only Jaguar to allow a quarterback hit. Trevor Lawrence was kept clean on 32 of his 44 dropbacks (72.7%). Whenever he bailed from the pocket, it seemed to be because of a lack of open receivers rather than a leak in pass protection. \n\nJacksonville kept Lawrence upright, which is a huge win. He completed 8 of 17 passes for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns against the blitz (111.4 passer rating), per NFL Pro. But I should also point out that Jacksonville couldn’t get C.J. Stroud on the ground. He completed 9 of 13 passes for 93 yards and 1 touchdown against the blitz (115.2 passer rating). \n\nBoth offensive lines did a better job than anyone expected of giving their quarterback time to attack downfield. \n\n5.7%\n\nThat’s how much win probability the Jaguars would have added if Liam Coen had gone for it on 4th-and-4 with two minutes left in the game, per ESPN Analytics.\n\nInstead, he had Cam Little attempt a 60-yard field goal to tie the game.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/9evTviO6Qo\">pic.twitter.com/9evTviO6Qo</a>— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) <a href=\"https://x.com/gus_logue/status/2111861012819259836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nBack to that hypothetical list of reasons why Jacksonville lost to Houston. The defense’s inability to close out games has to be up there — but if we had to point to a specific moment, it’d be Coen’s decision to put the game in the hands of that very defense. \n\nLittle connected on his third career 60+ yard field goal, which is awesome. The kid isn’t just making some of the longest field goals in the NFL; he’s making some of the most clutch ones. (And shoutout to new long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer for holding it down (no pun intended) in Ross Matiscik’s absence.)\n\nThe players did their job… but they should’ve never been put in that position. While I understand Coen trusting his kicker, I don’t get him trusting his defense. Not after the first 58 minutes of Sunday’s contest, anyway. Even if we all believed that Little making the field goal was a sure thing, getting a stop sure wasn’t! \n\nHouston was humming all game, and of course, that didn’t stop in the final two minutes. They had three timeouts and didn’t even need ‘em. A busted coverage (far from the first of the game) allowed Woody Marks to scoot for 19 yards on a 3rd-and-2. With a couple of positive run plays, the Texans quickly got in position for a 49-yard game-winning field goal. \n\nCoen should’ve trusted his offense to gain four yards and keep the drive alive, rather than trusting his kicker to make a 60-yarder AND his defense to keep Houston out of field goal range. It’s frustrating that he didn’t let his own quarterback decide the fate of the game. Of course, one moment doesn’t decide the entire outcome, but this was a late-game decision Coen probably wants back. \n\n3\n\nThat’s the number of NFL players to record a receiving touchdown and an interception in the same game since at least the 1970 merger. The list is Roy Green (Week 3 of 1981), Brian Dawkins (Week 4 of 2002), and Travis Hunter (Week 6 of 2026). \n\nHunter’s performance was the epitome of a silver lining. It’s absolutely a bummer that the Jaguars lost — but did you see the unicorn streaking across the field?! This stat suggests that he’s one of three, but clearly, the dude is one-of-one. \n\nIf Jacksonville defeated Houston, the only thing we’d be talking about is how it was The Travis Hunter Game. He finished with 4 catches for 59 yards and a touchdown on offense, plus 3 tackles and an interception on defense. \n\nHunter certainly wants back a handful of plays, like the 42-yard catch by Nico Collins on a double move or the “12 men on the field” penalty that gave the Texans offense a fresh set of downs. It was not a perfect game… but dang, was it an exciting one! \n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/HoustonTexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonTexans</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/TravisHunterJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TravisHunterJr</a> this is what a 2-way player looks like…scoring TD\'s and taking them away <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BaldysBreakdowns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BaldysBreakdowns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/HDy8pRbc14\">pic.twitter.com/HDy8pRbc14</a>— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/BaldyNFL/status/2112125318836478230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nHunter has played over 98% of defensive snaps in three straight games — his deployment on that side of the ball shouldn’t change. (He also has a pass breakup in five straight games, the longest active streak in the NFL.)\n\nThe bigger news is that Hunter played a season-high 9 offensive snaps on Sunday. That may not sound like much, but anyone who watched the game could tell you how much smoother Jacksonville’s operation looked when Hunter was on the field as a receiver. Brian Thomas Jr. played 15 snaps in the first half and 0 snaps in the second half, per ESPN. Hmmmmmmmm. \n\nOther numbers to know:\n\n\n5: NFL players with 400+ receiving yards and 4+ receiving touchdowns this season. The list is Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CeeDee Lamb, Christian Watson, Davante Adams, and Parker Washington.\n\n\n\n4: Consecutive games with a 20+ yard reception for Brenton Strange, the longest active streak among NFL tight ends. \n\n\n\n7: Interceptions by Jacksonville this season, tied for the most in the NFL. \n\n\n\n4: Redzone takeaways by Jacksonville this season, twice as many as any other NFL defense. \n\n\n\nDUUUVAL! 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Enjoy! Commanders links Articles ESPN Is Commanders coach Dan Quinn’s job […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:28781:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Daily Slop\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50215436/commanders-tie-dan-quinn-job-status-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is Commanders coach Dan Quinn’s job in jeopardy after tie with Giants?</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/wsh/washington-commanders\">Washington Commanders</a> coach Dan Quinn sat at a table deep inside Northwest Stadium, trying to make sense of a moment that made none. A coach known for wearing his hat backward instead wore a look of disbelief.\n\nFor the next 10 minutes, he tried to get comfortable. He folded his arms, then put them at his side, then put them back on the table. There was no comfort, not with what he had to address.\n\nHe took a quick deep breath after the first two questions, then readied for more. And more would come. There was no getting around what happened: a botched final sequence in his team’s Week 5 matchup with the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyg/new-york-giants\">New York Giants</a> prevented a game-winning field goal attempt on the final play, resulting in a 27-27 tie.\n\n“Feels like a loss,” Quinn said.\n\nInside the hushed locker room afterward, receiver <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3121422/terry-mclaurin\">Terry McLaurin</a> stood against a burgundy cement wall. He looked upset; he looked drained; he looked bewildered. McLaurin, in his eighth season with the franchise, thought he’d seen it all in Washington — but last Sunday brought something new.\n\n“Unacceptable,” McLaurin said.\n\nWith 50 seconds remaining in overtime, the Commanders had the ball at the Giants’ 24-yard line with no timeouts. Then, all hell broke loose. They didn’t snap the ball until there were 12 seconds to play. On the play, quarterback <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4426348/jayden-daniels\">Jayden Daniels</a> dropped back to pass and then quickly looked to scramble. He started upfield, then was tackled with nine seconds left. He did not get off the ground for another four seconds and there was little urgency by his teammates.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50215436/commanders-tie-dan-quinn-job-status-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nThe Athletic\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7702260/2026/10/19/commanders-prime-time-record-monday-night-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Commanders are on the brink. They’re also in primetime. Get the popcorn</a>\n\nThe nature of playing on “Monday Night Football” means that — by the time the pregame show arrives — the developments from the previous Sunday of wall-to-wall pigskin has been parsed and dissected, and all that remains to talk about are the two opponents that night and any recent developments around them.\n\nThis particular Monday night, that leaves only the undefeated San Francisco 49ers and the visiting Washington Commanders. The topic, then, has to be what might be the most examined sack-for-no-yards-lost in NFL history: <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7687268/2026/10/14/commanders-final-botched-play-questions-process/?eafs_enabled=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the final play</a> of the Commanders’ confounding 27-27 tie against the New York Giants, in which quarterback Jayden Daniels, with no timeouts, took a snap with a dozen seconds left, was tackled with eight ticks remaining — and never got another snap off.\n\n“Ultimately, it’s on me at the end,” Daniels said last week.\n\n“It’s my responsibility, point blank,” coach Dan Quinn said.\n\n“It falls on me,” offensive coordinator David Blough said.\n\nWhoever takes the largest slice of the blame pie remains open for debate as Washington heads into its MNF kickoff with the 49ers. What’s not up for discussion: Just as the Commanders proved they’re not ready for a nation’s eyes to be on them, they enter a stretch in which four of their next five games stand alone in primetime. Anyone who wants to be watching football will be watching the Commanders, whether they are deserving of that distinction or not.\n\nThis is a franchise that has a decidedly tumultuous relationship with primetime football, and one that will spend the next month-and-a-half either proving it is worthy of the country’s attention or fading into oblivion once again. Nothing short of the professional futures of the people who run this team hang in the balance, and football fans who care deeply about or are indifferent to the Commanders will get to examine it all in real time.\n\nIn the 10 seasons between 2015 and Daniels’s rookie year of 2024, only nine teams played fewer regular-season primetime games than Washington.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7702260/2026/10/19/commanders-prime-time-record-monday-night-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app Commanders fans, take command of game day!\n\n\n\nFollow the action and share every cheer, question and instant reaction with fellow fans on the SB Nation app.\n\n\n\n\nChat live during every game\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly move between communities\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/rachaad-white-expanded-washington-commanders-role-urgent-demand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rachaad White’s expanded Commanders role comes with an urgent demand</a>\n\nThe Washington Commanders’ rushing attack will be without Jacory Croskey-Merritt for their Monday Night Football showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. He’s dealing with a groin injury, and head coach Dan Quinn had no choice but to rule him out after he missed practice all week.\n\nThough disappointing, especially considering <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-stance-jacory-croskey-merritt-didnt-budge-best-game\">Croskey-Merritt is coming off his most productive game</a> of the season, others have to step up. This means more is required of free-agent signing Rachaad White, who’s not quite met expectations so far.\n\nWhite was an intriguing addition to the Commanders’ ranks in free agency. <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/rachaad-white-contract-shows-washington-commanders-running-laps-around-nfl\">He bet on himself</a> with a one-year, <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/76967/rachaad-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$2 million deal</a>, and his previous connection to quarterback Jayden Daniels from their time at Arizona State added another layer of intrigue.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/rachaad-white-expanded-washington-commanders-role-urgent-demand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/7-washington-commanders-hot-seat-san-francisco-49ers-monday-night-football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Commanders on the hot seat against the 49ers on Monday Night Football </a>\n\nAfter a week of intense criticism and ridicule, the Washington Commanders are no doubt looking forward to getting back on the field and righting the wrong from their <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/dan-quinn-inexplicable-overtime-blunder-sets-his-commanders-hot-seat-ablaze\">overtime calamity against the New York Giants</a>.\n\nUnfortunately for head coach Dan Quinn’s squad, the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers are waiting for them on Monday Night Football.\n\nThe Niners have been in sensational form to begin the campaign. They are 5-0, despite missing some top stars to injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is finding ways to win, and they have already beaten the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos this season to cement their status as a real contender.\n\nThis will be a difficult proposition for Washington to overcome. At the same time, nobody is expecting anything other than a heavy defeat, which could work in their favor.\n\nThey can play with more freedom. They can relax, though there is pressure to put up a fight, at the very least. And after completely <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-overtime-fiasco-lays-bare-failure-that-runs-from-top-down\">botching their chance to win in Week 5</a>, fans will be watching their response closely.\n\nThis is no time for half-measures. Everyone must come together, and the Commanders must put in maximum effort before the bye week. And when expectations are low, that’s when this squad tends to do well.\n\nHopefully, that will be the case at Levi’s Stadium. But these seven Commanders must deliver with the prime-time spotlight shining on them\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/7-washington-commanders-hot-seat-san-francisco-49ers-monday-night-football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nWUSA9\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/football/commanders-turn-the-page-after-overtime-tie-ahead-matchup-undefeated-49ers-nfl-football/65-fc1982c1-7170-4a89-bb9f-30f040edb12b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders turn the page after overtime tie ahead of matchup with undefeated 49ers</a>\n\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178008/jalen-carter-eagles-agree-to-record-breaking-contract-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/football/commanders-turn-the-page-after-overtime-tie-ahead-matchup-undefeated-49ers-nfl-football/65-fc1982c1-7170-4a89-bb9f-30f040edb12b</a>\n\n\n\nThe Commanders are moving on from a <a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-giants-tie-self-inflicted-mistakes-analysis/65-82fb3abb-2be8-4c02-834c-8db4cf714ece\">frustrating overtime tie </a>to the New York Giants as they prepare to face the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.\n\nThe Commanders have little time to dwell on last week’s mistakes with a trip to Santa Clara, California, next on the schedule. But players say the loss offered important lessons, particularly about executing in critical moments.\n\n“You could be prepared for a moment, but unless you execute, it doesn’t really mean much,” wide receiver Terry McLaurin said. “What I think showed up is we didn’t execute it.”\n\nMcLaurin compared the experience to studying for a test but freezing when it is time to answer the questions.\n\nThe Commanders now face a significant challenge against a San Francisco team that has yet to lose this season. Washington’s defense is preparing for an offense that averages 365 total yards per game and features several key playmakers, including quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey, wide receiver Mike Evans and tight end George Kittle.\n\nDefenders emphasized the importance of staying disciplined and recognizing offensive formations, particularly with San Francisco’s use of motion and players who can make plays in different situations.\n\nKnowing where the 49ers’ primary targets line up will be critical, while maintaining consistency will be just as important when things go wrong.\n\n“When good things happen, you keep charging them. When bad things happen, keep charging them,” defensive back Amik Robertson said. “That’s just the nature of the game.”\n\nWashington’s offense also faces a challenge against San Francisco’s defense, with linebacker Fred Warner among the players the Commanders must account for.\n\nReceivers stressed the importance of protecting the football while navigating traffic and staying out of third-and-long situations, when the 49ers’ defense can take advantage of predictable passing downs.\n\nMonday’s game also begins a stretch of primetime appearances for Washington. Four of the Commanders’ next five games will be played in front of a national audience.\n\nMcLaurin said he enjoys the opportunity to showcase the team on a national stage.\n\nFor the Commanders, the immediate focus is on applying the lessons from last week’s tie and executing against one of the league’s toughest opponents.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/football/commanders-turn-the-page-after-overtime-tie-ahead-matchup-undefeated-49ers-nfl-football/65-fc1982c1-7170-4a89-bb9f-30f040edb12b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nSporting News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/washington-commanders/news/commanders-coaching-candidates-dan-quinn-replacements/50b7dfe2a9f8edbe25030a75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dan Quinn replacements: Ranking seven best candidates should Commanders move on from coach</a>\n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/washington-commanders\">Washington Commanders</a> went 12-5 in the first season under head coach Dan Quinn in 2024. Since then, ahead of Week 6 of the 2026 NFL regular season, his team has posted a 6-15-1 record, putting his job security in serious jeopardy in Year 3.\n\nBeyond the lack of success in the past two seasons, the Commanders’ <a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/washington-commanders/news/dan-quinn-commanders-clock-management-giants-tie/fa4de0da0dd5225278c768bc\">botching of a potential overtime victory</a> over the <a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/new-york-giants\">Giants</a> in Week 5 has made his seat hotter. Quinn will need Washington to show improved results soon to extend his term to four years. \n\nShould owner Josh Harris want to make another change and hire the 32nd head coach in franchise history, here would be his options, starting with one in-house.\n\nCommanders’ 7 best coaching candidates for 2027\n\n1. David Blough, Commanders offensive coordinator (age: 31)\n\nWould the Commanders follow the <a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/buffalo-bills\">Bills</a>‘ example and remove an older defensive-minded coach in Quinn (56) and promote his offensive coordinator? Don’t rule it out, despite Blough, a former journeyman backup, being so young.\n\nBold offensive-minded hires have worked well for several teams. It’s a good bet Washington pivots from old-school defense to new-school offense with its new leader. Blough should get a chance because of good early work getting Jayden Daniels back on track.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/washington-commanders/news/commanders-coaching-candidates-dan-quinn-replacements/50b7dfe2a9f8edbe25030a75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\nFull Command\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK4AwVFHelQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BRUTAL EVALUATION OF EVERY COMMANDERS PLAYER! Jayden Daniels WHERE? Sonny Styles ELITE?</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@FullCommandShow\"></a>\n\nLocked on Commanders\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzCvb8dPzLw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders vs 49ers: Washington Needs Zero Turnovers to Win</a>\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBleeding Green Nation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/187491/eagles-vs-panthers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eagles vs. Panthers: The good, the bad, and the ugly</a>\n\nThis was over before it started.\n\nBy the middle of the fourth quarter on Sunday, that reality finally reached the fans by the show of large sections of empty seats at Lincoln Financial Field.\n\nGet ready for a lot of that in the coming months, because the rest of the Eagles’ 2026 season will be devoted to evaluating who to keep and who to discard after the Eagles fell to the Carolina Panthers, 25-14, at the Linc.\n\nThe Eagles are now 2-4—and through, regardless of how bad the NFC East looks.\n\nIt was the Eagles’ fourth-straight loss, making it the first time they have lost four-straight games since Doug Peterson’s 4-11-1 season in 2020—and the first four-game losing streak in Nick Sirianni’s tenure.\n\nGoing to the Linc are still great ways to fill autumn Sunday afternoons, sans winning.\n\nBut after the greatest four-year stretch in Eagles’ history, with the mounting cracks in the wall the Eagles were bound to collapse.\n\nThey have.\n\nThe Eagles may be expecting Tanner McKee to be the next coming of Nick Foles (or Tom Brady, according to Zack Baun). The problem is this fanbase knows Nick Foles. It watched Nick Foles win a Super Bowl.\n\nTanner McKee is no Nick Foles.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/187491/eagles-vs-panthers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/176174/3-things-i-think-after-giants-saints-jj-mccarthy-time-run-game-nfc-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 ‘things I think’ after a Giant flop against the Saints: Is it J.J. McCarthy time? </a>\n\nNew York Giants fans overwhelmingly believe J.J. McCarthy should be the team’s quarterback beginning this Sunday against the Houston Texans.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/post/Qz4moSutDNMM\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eighty-one percent of the 751 voters in our poll</a> think McCarthy should replace Jameis Winston as the starter when the Giants face the Houston Texans this Sunday.\n\nHead coach John Harbaugh wasn’t ready to make that decision in his post-game press conference.\n\n“I can’t answer that now,” Harbaugh said. “The game just ended ten minutes ago.\n\n“It’s not even up for discussion or conversation right now. We’ve got to go back and go to work. I have no problem with Jameis whatsoever. I love the way he competes, I love the way he fights, all those kind of things. He was up and down today for sure, but those things will all be decided not ten minutes after a game.”\n\nIt is, though, a decision Harbaugh has to make.\n\nWhen the Giants acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings a few weeks ago for a fifth-round pick, it seemed clear Harbaugh would face this decision at some point. I’m sure he knew that, too. I doubt, though, that anyone expected that choice to have to come now.\n\nHarbaugh put McCarthy into Sunday’s game with the Giants trailing by 24 points and 11:25 remaining. Most likely, he figured that in what seemed like a lost cause, it was a good chance to give McCarthy some snaps running the offense.\n\nMcCarthy’s first series ended in an interception on a ball nowhere near intended receiver Malachi Fields.\n\nThen, stuff started to happen.\n\nC.J. Donaldson of New Orleans fumbled. Arvell Reese recovered. McCarthy suddenly started slinging the ball all over the place, throwing for 243 yards in less than a quarter of action. The Giants started scoring, and somehow found themselves with a chance to win the game with :12 left.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/176174/3-things-i-think-after-giants-saints-jj-mccarthy-time-run-game-nfc-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\nBlogging The Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/223069/cowboys-packers-2-winners-4-losers-brian-schottenheimer\">Cowboys vs. Packers: 2 winners and 4 losers from the game</a>\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys arrived at Lambeau Field needing a response after an ugly loss to Tampa Bay, but another slow offensive performance and unprepared defense left Dallas chasing the game all evening.\n\nDallas went into halftime down 17-0, with turnovers and penalties repeatedly wasting opportunities leading to Dallas falling to Green Bay 23-13. Here are this week’s winners and losers from the game.\n\nWinner: Dee Winters\n\nDallas has waited a long time for an interception, and Dee Winters finally delivered one.\n\nWinters read Jordan Love perfectly late in the first quarter, stepped in front of the pass and appeared to return it for a touchdown before replay ruled him down at the Green Bay 42-yard line. Even without the score, it was exactly the type of momentum-changing defensive play Dallas has desperately needed.\n\nThe frustrating part was that the offense immediately wasted the opportunity with an interception of its own. That shouldn’t take anything away from Winters. On a defense that was searching for takeaways and impact plays, Winters provided one.\n\nWinner: Quinnen Williams\n\nThe Cowboys needed considerably more from their defensive front after weeks of inconsistent pressure, and Quinnen Williams made his presence felt early.\n\nWilliams got to Jordan Love for a sack and helped Dallas produce a much more disruptive start up front. Green Bay found success through the air, but its conventional rushing attack has been much less effective. Williams’ sack was one of the Cowboys’ biggest early defensive plays and it was needed to try an inject some optimism in a defense that’s struggled this season.\n\nThis is the type of performance Dallas expected when it paid the price to bring Williams into the middle of the defense. The Cowboys need him affecting games rather than simply occupying blockers, the sack showed exactly that.<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/223069/cowboys-packers-2-winners-4-losers-brian-schottenheimer\"> </a>\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/223069/cowboys-packers-2-winners-4-losers-brian-schottenheimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nUpcoming opponent – 49ers\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50189530/san-francisco-49ers-brock-purdy-layering-football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How 49ers QB Brock Purdy mastered the art of layering passes over defenders </a>\n\nFor <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/sf/san-francisco-49ers\">San Francisco 49ers</a> quarterback <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361741/brock-purdy\">Brock Purdy</a> and linebacker <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3138826/fred-warner\">Fred Warner</a>, training camp has become an annual battleground. It isn’t just about offense versus defense; it’s how they can, individually, win the day against each other.\n\nFor Purdy specifically, those chess matches are vital because the middle of the field is fertile but dangerous ground in coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense. It requires Purdy to layer the ball to his pass catchers between multiple defenders, the type of precision best achieved through repetition against the best middle linebacker in the game. And he has gotten good enough at it that he can even leave Warner grasping at air.\n\nEarly in the 49ers’ 16th training camp practice this August, he completed a pass over Warner’s outstretched arms to wideout <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16737/mike-evans\">Mike Evans</a> for a big gain. But later, Warner broke up similar over-the-middle attempts to wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3043116/demarcus-robinson\">Demarcus Robinson</a> and running back <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4696044/kaelon-black\">Kaelon Black</a>. Warner turned and boisterously let Purdy hear about it after both.\n\nAs the practice neared its end, Purdy dropped back and saw Warner sink into coverage. Purdy fired it just past Warner’s fingertips and into <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3126486/deebo-samuel-sr\">Deebo Samuel Sr</a>.’s waiting hands. Then, Purdy let it fly toward Warner again — verbally. A loud “F— you, Fred” echoed across the field. 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Is he (and I know he hasn’t played in the nfl yet) worth giving up key pieces to guarantee the 1.01? Or is it better to keep good pieces and settle for maybe the 1.02 or 1.03? I guess I’m trying to figure out how to value him as a center piece of your team vs gutting it completely to tank for him. submitted by /u/SubSoniq [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:751:\"So I’m still new to dynasty and trying to figure out at what point do you go all in for Smith in the 27 draft. Is he (and I know he hasn’t played in the nfl yet) worth giving up key pieces to guarantee the 1.01? Or is it better to keep good pieces and settle for maybe the 1.02 or 1.03? I guess I’m trying to figure out how to value him as a center piece of your team vs gutting it completely to tank for him. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/SubSoniq\"> /u/SubSoniq </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1x9w8k9/roi_on_keeping_or_selling_players_for_101/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1x9w8k9/roi_on_keeping_or_selling_players_for_101/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792414804;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:165;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"66b2dc44297a589514d05e7d487b9c9a\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Miami Dolphins offense: How to solve a problem like Malik Willis?\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-analysis/123875/miami-dolphins-offense-how-to-solve-a-problem-like-malik-willis\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"Let us start with some stipulations: #1) We assume the Miami Dolphins’ coaching staff knows more about football than we do. As they put it in the U.K., “Is that strictly true?” I have been watching football for at least 55 years. This is how we true Phin fans can tell aurum (Latin for gold) […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7889:\"\n\n\n \n Dan the Man throwing off his front foot. Look at that beautiful \nair-to-air missile! | Paul Fields \n\nLet us start with some stipulations: #1) We assume the Miami Dolphins’ coaching staff knows more about football than we do. As they put it in the U.K., “Is that strictly true?” I have been watching football for at least 55 years. This is how we true Phin fans can tell aurum (Latin for gold) from pyrite (fool’s gold). We’ve seen the one-year flashes (Gase, Sparano, and McDaniel) all end in first-round WIMPY playoff losses, and not even make it back the second year (except for McDaniel). Wanny won the last playoff game. I was there. Sorry for repeating myself. We all knew these teams were mirages in the Phins’ playoff desert. We see inferior QB play, inferior, untimely defense, inferior play calling, and, most importantly, inferior talent. If we dumbutt fans (who supposedly know zero about football—infinitely less than the all-knowing coaches) can see these flaws, why can’t the GMs and coaches? Why can’t the coaches elevate these players? You may say… Paul: “Maybe they elevated them as far as those players could go?” Hmmm, perhaps.\n\n\n\nMalik, Malik, Malik – why isn’t he getting better? Stipulation #2) do the coaches really, really want him to get better and maybe win us 3 to 4 games this year(yes, laugh with me, please)? To counter that, under the prior regime with Grier, good draft positions and quantities DID NOT pan out. With Mr. Sullivan making the picks, I do feel much better about us making the safe/prudent pick VERSUS reaching for potential (Dion Jordan, Ryan Tannehill, etc). All that said, I want Malik to work out for us, as a starter or maybe the Don Strock/Earl Morrall role. I will defend Malik for a second: He originally went to Auburn under Gus Malzahn and did NOT develop because he is NOT a Cam Newton or a Nick Marshall (who was born to run Malzahn’s offense). Malzahn’s offense revolves heavily around the run game and DEEP SHOTS (aka receiver go long). The deep shot plays usually revolve around one WR going long. And virtually no check-downs. These are exceptions to everything I am saying right now. This is the OPPOSITE of McDaniel’s timing-and-precision offense (which is why Herbert has had trouble running it). So Malik was corrupted by Malzahn (Michael Silver wrote an entire article on how Malzahn ruined Jarrett Stidham). Anyhoo, Malik ended up at Liberty under Hugh Freeze, who runs similar concepts to Malzahn (they are friends in real life). If you recall Malik’s Liberty highlights, they were long shots were the WR tried to set up post corners to freeze the safety until the WR commits, then pray the WR can split the corner and the safety for long gains. The offense relies on the run game forcing safeties and corners up, then taking deep shots. The problem is you’ve gotta hit the deep shots, and this all goes back to expected probability (I think I mentioned previously that Howard Schnelleberger would routinely spout the average completion percentages of every pass play). Malzahn and Freeze figure that if they get the right defense shown to them, they can call seven deep shots and maybe hit three for 40–60 yards each. That adds up to 120–180 yards per game on the deep shots, plus 220 rushing yards (at a minimum), for 400 yards per game. A normal passing offense throws, let’s say, 25 completed passes for an average of 10 yards, for a total of 250 yards, requiring 20–25 completions on 40 attempts.\n\nMalik hit his share of deep shots at Liberty, and those “go” routes made him look like Joe Montana. Not really. Montana is the definition of precision throwing, and Mark Schlereth repeated the mantra this past Sunday: “There is no defense for the perfect throw.” For you younger readers, look up the pass play the 49ers pulled off with Dwight Clark against the Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game. It looked like playground stuff, but it was a play they practiced ad nauseam.\n\nSince we don’t know as much as the Phins’ offensive staff about the other stipulations, that leads us to stipulation #3: The coaches ARE probably coaching him, and he is not absorbing it. One of our collaborators in the feed, Gilmiaspr, wrote a beautiful piece about 10 Malik plays from the Bengals game. Well done piece, sir! I would challenge you (if you had time) to look at his feet placement on his throws, and I will wager they are wrong. He has lots of trouble with pocket awareness and premature pocket escapulation (sorry for the obvious pun). You may ask yourself: when Marino had a collapsing pocket, why/how was Marino able to fire passes off almost every time? First, he had an innate sense of how much time he had to throw. Yes, he had a quick release, but that alone doesn’t put the ball generally where it needs to be. He had to know, I am hitting Duper on a crosser, and that takes him 3 seconds to flash in front of me. So if they blitz, I know I can’t wait that long, so I will go for Tony Nathan on the checkdown or throw the ball in the dirt. Or, oftentimes, Marino simply took a step left or right, planted his right foot, and fired his weight forward to drive the ball. I honestly don’t recall Malik planting and firing like that. He runs too quickly, which puts his feet out of position (he ain’t Mahomes-the absolute G.O.A.T. of making precision throws while contorting himself). This is the number one reason his throws are off target. He must plant and fire. This is the step where the coaches need to coach! Give the man a friggin check down. After Nathan retired, Marino had fullback Tony Paige (remember him?) to check down. Paige would torture teams who doubled whatever WRs, or if they copied the Marino kryptonite from the 49ers, and rushed three and dropped eight. He would catch a 3-yard pass and turn it into seven to ten yards. And they would move Paige around like a rook in chess so teams couldn’t get a read on where he would be.\n\nACTION PLAN\n\nSo to wrap up for now: an action plan that we all know but we must say it loud.\n\n\nMalik, stay in the pocket, and maybe a take sack when YOU are looking downfield. You gotta dive into the deep part of the pool. Yes, it is scary but you make millions of dollars. You gotta lean forward and throw on your front foot. The ball will obey. Photo of #13 as a guide.\n\n\n\nIf you feel the pocket collapsing, step up or to either side.\n\n\n\nWork on the internal brain clock. You have 4 seconds to throw. Or less.\n\n\n\nIf you run, don’t go all the way back into your drop before making your decision to run. Run then! Many DL don’t even look up until they pushed their guys back a yard or two. This eye discipline is how teams take out Lamar Jackson in the playoffs. IF you take off a couple of times before they push all the way, then you can plant the seed in the DLs mind.\n\n\n\nEvery second that passes in the pocket the LBs can drop back 2.5 yards in their zones which allows them to cover more side-to-side space. Think of a right triangle. I will draw that out soon. Turns out trigonometry applies to football. Who knew?\n\n\n\nFind you a reliable check down player (Tony Paige, Tony Nathan, Terry Kirby, Troy Stradford, Keith Byars….I love you all) Make then spy you and also make them spy the check down.\n\n\n\nReconcile in your mind how the most unathletic physical specimen to ever play QB (I won’t say his name)has 7 Super Bowl rings.\n\n\nAllow me this one indulgence, please! War Damn Eagle! Finally beat the UGA Bulldogs. 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Only the NFC and AFC North have all four teams with winning records, and when compared to the rest of the NFC, there is no comparison. The NFC North has four teams above .500, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7072:\"\n\n\n \n Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Kenny Clark (97) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the third quarter of their game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nThrough six weeks of the 2026 NFL season, it looks like the NFC North may be the best division in football. Only the NFC and AFC North have all four teams with winning records, and when compared to the rest of the NFC, there is no comparison. The NFC North has four teams above .500, while the other 12 teams in the NFC have a combined three teams with winning records.\n\nBut while the NFC North is certainly impressive right now, each team has a pretty significant flaw that could sink their chances at a championship. \n\nDetroit Lions\n\nLet’s start with the easiest one. The Detroit Lions have one of the most potent offenses in football (No. 2 in scoring), including a decent running game and a very efficient passing attack. Defensively, it’s not as promising, but there have been some decent performances in stopping the run. However… \n\nFatal flaw: Secondary\n\nThe Lions’ pass defense has been abysmal through five games, and it largely falls at the feet of the secondary. Detroit’s pass rush has actually been among the best in the NFL. They still lead the NFL in sacks despite not playing a sixth game, and their 90 pressures rank sixth. But the secondary has not been properly complementing their play, leading to several coverage busts or just one-on-one losses.\n\nThrough six weeks, the Lions rank 29th in EPA/pass, 29th in passer rating allowed, 22nd in yards per attempt allowed, and 30th in dropback success rate. \n\nGreen Bay Packers\n\nEarlier in the year, it looked like the Green Bay Packers couldn’t do anything well. They ranked in the bottom quarter of the league in all four phases. However, they’ve started to find some success, particularly on defense, where they went from one of the worst in the NFL to holding two of the most potent offenses (Bears, Cowboys) to a combined 20 points. \n\nJust look at these defensive splits:\n\nWeeks 1-3\n\n\n30.3 PPG allowed (t-29th)\n\n\n\n0.092 EPA/play allowed (25th)\n\n\n\n46.5% success rate allowed (23rd) \n\n\nWeek 4-6\n\n\n11.3 PPG allowed (first) \n\n\n\n-0.150 EPA/play allowed (13th)\n\n\n\n42.3% success rate allowed (13th) \n\n\nI will say this, though: they remain a team that can be beaten on the ground. Even in these last three games, they’ve allowed a 42.6% rushing success rate, which ranks 27th.\n\nBut that is not their fatal flaw. Their fatal flaw is… \n\nFatal flaw: OL, no run game\n\nThe Packers have had offensive line issues all season. In terms of pass protection, they have the eighth-highest pressure rate allowed (40.2%) and the shortest time-to-pressure (2.36) in the NFL. But Jordan Love has been able to avoid sacks.\n\nThe real struggles on the offensive line are felt in the run game. \n\nThe Packers rank 32nd in rushing yards per game (59.8), 32nd in rush yards per carry (2.9), 32nd in rush EPA (-0.299) and 31st in rushing success rate (32.5%). \n\nThe return of Josh Jacobs this week should certainly help, but it won’t fix the underlying offensive line issues. Green Bay ranks 31st in team run blocking PFF grade (47.3) and 20th in ESPN’s run block win rate (73%). \n\nMinnesota Vikings\n\nThe Vikings are a terrifying team when it comes to their defense. They’re first in points per game allowed (12.8), third in yards per play (4.6), first in passer rating allowed (62.9), and fifth in rushing yards allowed (86.6). They also sport an unbelievable 67.0% blitz rate, which is 24% higher than any other team in the NFL. \n\nBut the Vikings are still very much figuring things out on offense. Quarterback Kyler Murray missing time early certainly has something to do with that, but even in the three games back, the Vikings haven’t scored more than 23 points in a game—even when largely assisted by the aforementioned defense. \n\nFatal flaw: No offensive identity \n\nThe Vikings don’t really do anything well on offense. Let’s split it by unit: \n\nPass offense: \n\n\n23rd in dropback EPA\n\n\n\n32nd in dropback success rate\n\n\nRun defense\n\n\n24th in rush EPA\n\n\n\n27th in rush success rate\n\n\nOverall, the Vikings rank 30th in yards per drive and 24th in points per drive despite starting with the fifth-best average field position.\n\nChicago Bears\n\nAdmittedly, the Bears are the most well-rounded team when it comes to performances on each side of the ball. They rank 12th in points per game (25.0) and sixth in points per game allowed (19.8). When you consider that they didn’t have their starting quarterback for half of their games so far, it seems likely they’ll climb into the top-10 in both categories as long as Caleb Williams can remain healthy.\n\nBut there is one aspect of their game that has been low-key very inefficient, but effectively hidden through six games.\n\nFatal flaw: Run defense\n\nOn the surface, the Bears’ run defense looks fine. They’re allowing just 90.5 yards per game (seventh best). However, on a per-rush basis, the Bears have actually been quite terrible at stopping the run. They’re ceding 4.5 yards per carry (24th) and ranked 28th in run defense DVOA.\n\nWeek 6’s game against the Atlanta Falcons is a perfect example of how the Bears have been able to mask this problem. Chicago jumped out to a 21-7 halftime lead, forcing the Falcons out of their game script. 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One of the Patriots’ 13 total giveaways this season came from him, a fumble lost during last week’s victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.\n\nNonetheless, the team opted to go with him when taking possession of the ball with 7:20 to go in the fourth quarter on Sunday. Up 23-16, Kiner was called upon again, and again, and again. He ended up touching the ball eight straight times, helping New England burn over six minutes off the clock and kick a field goal that would increase their advantage to 10 points.\n\nOf the 51 yards gained on the drive, 42 came on runs by Kiner.\n\n“It feels great,” he said. “To be in that position in the game, to see the smiles on my teammates’ faces and my coaches’ faces, that they can trust me. It felt great, all the hard work we have been putting in as a team and personally, it just feels great.”\n\n“I’m glad Corey got a chance to get his opportunity,” said fellow running back TreVeyon Henderson. “I’ve been telling him that his time is coming. So, I was grateful to see that today, to be able to support and serve him.”\n\nKiner getting a chance to effective close out the game came in part due to Henderson. The second-year back entered the game with an ankle injury, and was limited to 16 snaps on the day. He also had one of those aforementioned two turnovers, when he fumbled the ball inside New England territory in the third quarter.\n\nAnd so, Kiner got his chance and for a second straight week ran with impressive efficiency. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry on the drive, and now stands at 4.5 yards per run over his 31 total attempts this season.\n\n“He runs hard, and it’s the same way he’s selling the kickoff returns,” said Mike Vrabel about the late-August trade acquisition. “We got three capable backs and you ride the hot hand.”\n\nOn Sunday, that hot hand turned out to be Kiner. 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The recipe lately has been to start slow, bring out despair in the fanbase, and then give them a smidge of hope when they start to make a little run. Ultimately, the ending is the same, and the team falls short […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6528:\"\n\n\n \n Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images | Getty Images \n\nIt’s become a regular thing for the Dallas Cowboys to come out and underperform. The recipe lately has been to start slow, bring out despair in the fanbase, and then give them a smidge of hope when they start to make a little run. \n\nUltimately, the ending is the same, and the team falls short as they did losing to the Green Bay Packers 24-13 on Sunday night. It’s frustrating, it’s sad at times, and it’s other things we can’t mention because this is a family environment. Here are 10 thoughts on yet another disappointing game by the Cowboys.\n\n1. The no-show offense\n\nIn a game where the defense put together an admirable effort, the Cowboys’ offense decided to take the night off. They struggled to sustain drives, and when they did put anything together, they blew it by turning the ball over. Dak Prescott was picked off twice, once when he failed to locate a dropping defender, and then another time when CeeDee Lamb fell down. He was picked off later in the game, but a late-hit penalty negated that one. \n\nAll the offense could muster was 13 points. It was their lowest-scoring outing of the season, beating the previous low of 16 last week. It was a puzzling disappearing act from a group that started the year doing pretty well.\n\n2. Nothing for Dak\n\nThe Packers’ defense gave Prescott fits all night long. It was similar to last week against Tampa Bay when he was under duress a lot and everything he threw went into tight coverage. The Packers did a great job in their zone coverage and Dak just wasn’t able to effectively navigate through the traffic. \n\nThe only stuff he could complete was short as he never found any success downfield. He looked frazzled in the pocket and never found any rhythm.\n\n3. Frustrated O-line\n\nThe offensive line had major problems dealing with the Packers’ defensive front, and it showed all night. Protection regularly broke down, and the offensive line struggled to create any push for the running game. \n\nThey couldn’t block without holding, and even then it wasn’t enough because Prescott was constantly on his back. Frustration showed as Tyler Booker got flagged for a personal foul, and Tyler Guyton should’ve been flagged for another one when he closed-lined a defender along the sideline after he picked off Prescott.\n\n4. Third-down awfulness\n\nThe defense made some plays in this game and often put the Packers’ offense in long down-and-distance situations, but it didn’t matter because the Cowboys were dreadful on third down. Early in the game, the defense couldn’t get off the field. The Packers were 9 for 10 on third down in the first half. They did improve in the second half, but far too often in this game it felt like an impossible task.\n\n5. No pass rush\n\nOne of the reasons the defense couldn’t get off the field on third down is that they had no presence of a pass rush. Packers quarterback Jordan Love had plenty of time to throw, and when the Cowboys brought extra pressure on a blitz, it wasn’t enough, and Love easily found an open receiver. Once again, this defense failed to disrupt the pocket, and the quarterback casually just picked them apart. It’s become a regular thing.\n\n6. We have a pick!\n\nIt only took six games, but the Cowboys’ defense finally got an interception. It came at a great time, too. Linebacker Dee Winters jumped in front of Matthew Golden and held on for the interception as he went to the ground. \n\nInitially, it was believed that Winters had returned the pick for a touchdown, but replay showed that he was ruled down by contact. But hey, beggars can’t be choosers. We’ll gladly take the turnover, even if the replay booth decided to steal our excitement.\n\n7. Almost catches\n\nLeave it to the haunting aura of Lambeau Field to put the Cowboys on the short end of some almost nice catches. DaRon Bland almost made a great, much-needed pick, but despite confusion by the replay booth, it was deemed that he didn’t have control of the ball before going out of bounds. \n\nThe same was true later in the game on an almost George Pickens catch, and despite a challenge flag being thrown by head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys didn’t get that call either. In a game where things didn’t go right for the Cowboys, of course these critical close plays didn’t either.\n\n8. Encouraging boundary\n\nIf there was a bright spot in this game, it’s that the Cowboys appear to have found themselves a quality boundary corner in Joey Porter Jr., as he made a few really nice plays. The team’s new corner went toe to toe with anything the Packers threw at him. \n\nHe did get flagged for pass interference when he escorted a receiver out of bounds, but he also had a couple of bang-bang pass breakups. That’s a trade-off we’ll take anytime, especially considering how bland the Cowboys’ coverage has been this year.\n\n9. Clark felt right at home\n\nThe Cowboys also got a good showing from defensive tackle Kenny Clark. He was winning his matchups and constantly getting in the backfield and putting pressure on Love, including coming away with sack. The Cowboys had three sacks on the night, and all three came from defensive tackles, Quinnen Williams, Clark, and Elijah Garcia. Interior pressure was the only thing that could get home in this one.\n\n10. NFC Least\n\nAs bad as things are for the Cowboys, everyone in the NFC East is also bad. The Giants and Eagles both lost on Sunday, and neither of them has their starting quarterback. In fact, the Giants benched Jameis Winston and played third-stringer J.J. McCarthy. \n\nWhile it’s great to stay in the race, I’m not so sure what that’s worth. 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The Milwaukee Brewers will open up the World Series on Friday (yes, that’s a true statement) and the Green Bay Packers just beat the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys convincingly in back-to-back weeks. What a time it is to be alive. Although the Packers’ defense got to feast on Chicago’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5439:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon calls a play during a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Atlanta Falcons on September 24, 2026 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nHappy Monday, Wisconsin sports fans! The Milwaukee Brewers will open up the World Series on Friday (yes, that’s a true statement) and the Green Bay Packers just beat the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys convincingly in back-to-back weeks.\n\nWhat a time it is to be alive.\n\nAlthough the Packers’ defense got to feast on Chicago’s backup quarterbacks last week, that was not the case on Sunday night, when Dallas trotted out its full-strength offense at Lambeau Field. All Jonathan Gannon did was dismantle it piece by piece, using a heavy dose of zone coverage and some well-timed, creative blitz packages to make life a living hell for Dak Prescott.\n\nBy the fourth quarter, it seemed like Prescott didn’t even want to be there. His throwaway on 4th down from inside the red zone looked like a give-up play, and although Dallas scored a late touchdown to pull back to within ten points, it didn’t really feel like the Cowboys ever had a serious chance of making a comeback. Instead, the Packers have now gone three games without allowing more than 14 points, their first such streak since 2016, and they posted the third game of that streak against a team thought to have one of the best offenses in the NFL. \n\nAnd, to make things even more encouraging, they won convincingly despite not playing their A game. The offense left points on the board thanks to drops, penalties, and a decent amount of slippage in line play, to say nothing of the lack of a run game. But Jordan Love is hanging tough under pressure and slinging the ball around to his talented receivers, who would have even more impressive stat lines if they’d just hold onto the football.\n\nIt feels like this team is rounding into form just in time for a tough stretch on the schedule. If they can clean up some of the execution issues on offense, this Packers team will have a chance to do much more than just be the 7th seed in the playoffs once again.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.packers.com/news/game-notes-packers-blitzes-and-takeaways-dominate-cowboys-week-6-2026\">Game notes: Packers’ blitzes and takeaways dominate Cowboys | Packers.com</a> Gannon’s aggressiveness was notable, and it helped lead to a pair of interceptions at critical junctures in the first half.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/packers-defense-clicking-all-cylinders-right-time\">Packers’ Defense Is Clicking on All Cylinders at Just the Right Time | SI.com</a> What more can you really say? The secondary played well, the pass rush was in Prescott’s face early and often, and the run defense did its job.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50190741/packers-beat-cowboys-sunday-night-football-jordan-love\">Packers use timely turnovers, third-down conversions to beat struggling Cowboys | ESPN</a> The offense boosted its ranking from 32nd to 25th on third down conversion rate with an 11-for-18 performance on Sunday night.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/dak-prescott-cowboys-offense-didn-t-hold-our-own-in-loss-to-packers\">Dak Prescott: Cowboys offense ‘didn’t hold our own’ in loss to Packers | NFL.com</a> There were a couple of bizarre decisions by the Cowboys offense, which got its only touchdown drive when they went with heavier personnel early in the second half but shifted right back to trotting out mostly 11 personnel after that. \n\n<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aJ1ocVqhEwh1t5XSvfXSV?si=1180f6aa4bfd4fd2\">LISTEN — The Repack: Packers’ defense dominates Dallas in 23-13 win | Frozen Tundra Frequencies </a>Tex and Justis look at last night’s game and ask what needs to happen for the NFL to finally acknowledge and then do something about the officiating issues.\n\nThis is the funniest stat of the year so far.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/sports/curling-womens-world-championships-abu-dhabi-9.7383379\">World Curling plans to hold women’s world championship in United Arab Emirates | CBC</a> Ah yes, there’s nothing like playing ice sports in 100-plus degree heat.\n\n\nGo Pack Go—wherever you go!\n\n\n\nKeep Packers coverage and conversation at your fingertips with a faster, easier game-day experience on the SB Nation app.\n\n\n\n\nJoin Packers fans in our live game chat\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly move between communities\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792414800;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:52:\"Cheese Curds: Daily Green Bay Packers News And Links\";i:1;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:171;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"803033366b06348ba593062115660f21\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Ravens Report Card, Week 6: Sluggish offense falters in loss to Browns\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-analysis/86657/ravens-report-card-week-6-sluggish-offense-falters-in-loss-to-browns\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"The Baltimore Ravens had their three-game win streak snapped by the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Ravens were shut out after the first quarter in a low-scoring affair and lost 13-10. Here are report card grades for the team’s offense and defense in the Week 6 defeat. Quarterback: C- After leading the Ravens to a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6525:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against Emmanuel McNeil-Warren #28 and Carson Schwesinger #49 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Baltimore Ravens had their three-game win streak snapped by the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Ravens were shut out after the first quarter in a low-scoring affair and lost 13-10. Here are report card grades for the team’s offense and defense in the Week 6 defeat. \n\n\n\nQuarterback: C- \n\nAfter leading the Ravens to a comeback victory in Week 6 with two touchdown drives, Tyler Huntley regressed against the Browns. He attempted 31 passes and only threw for 165 yards, as the Browns clamped down on short-yardage throws. Huntley had multiple pass attempts that were nearly intercepted. He finished with one touchdown pass, which was a fourth-down throw in the red zone. \n\nRunning Back: D+ \n\nDerrick Henry found tough sledding on the ground, running 17 times for a season-low 58 yards (3.4 yards per carry). 17 of his yards came on one single carry. Henry did not score and had a costly lost fumble late in the fourth quarter, which the Browns recovered and quickly scored the game-tying touchdown a few minutes later. Justice Hill was not given any rushing attempts and only gained nine yards on three receptions out of the backfield. \n\nWide Receiver: C+ \n\nLike last week, the Ravens didn’t do much damage in the downfield passing game. Zay Flowers led the team with 66 receiving yards but caught only six of his 11 targets. He did have a long 31-yard snag. Rookie Ja’Kobi Lane returned from injury and immediately made an impact. Lane caught four passes for 40 yards, showing some solid middle-of-the-field presence. Rashod Bateman exited the game early with a shoulder injury, and Devontez Walker did not catch any passes on two targets. \n\nTight End: C+\n\nThe Ravens were undermanned again at tight end with Matthew Hibner sidelined due to a hand injury. Fellow rookie Josh Cuevas stepped up and delivered his best performance of the season, catching four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown. Cuevas’ 29-yard reception was his longest of the year as well. Mark Andrews had just one catch and four yards on three targets, dropping another pass for the second straight week. \n\nOffensive Line: D+ \n\nThe Ravens did not regularly win at the line of scrimmage against the Browns’ defensive front. In the run game, the offensive line didn’t get consistent push and create rushing lanes for Henry. In pass protection, they surrendered nine quarterback hits and three sacks. The interior play from each of the offensive guard spots continues to leave much to be desired. \n\nDefensive Line: B+ \n\nOn the flip side of the line of trenches, the Ravens’ defensive front was effective in this matchup. Nnamdi Madubuike had a great pass-rushing performance and finished with two quarterback hits along with a half-sack. Veteran Calais Campbell also had two quarterback hits, one sack and a tackle for loss. The Ravens didn’t allow a run longer than nine yards and held the Browns as a whole to 93 rushing yards (3.2 yards per carry). \n\nEdge Rusher: B+ \n\nThe Ravens received good showings from their edge rusher group. Trey Hendrickson returned and was immediately effective, totaling eight charted pressures with a sack, quarterback hit and tackle for loss. Tavius Robinson also got after the quarterback with a half-sack and quarterback hit of his own. Mike Green had two tackles, and Zion Young likewise had a hit on Watson. \n\nLinebacker: B- \n\nTrenton Simpson tied for the team-lead in tackles with eight. He continues to make plays. Roquan Smith was active as a pass-rusher with one sack and two quarterback hits, which was tied for the most of any defender. The linebackers were party to some run stops at the line of scrimmage. \n\nCornerback: B\n\nThe Ravens didn’t allow a ton of damage from Cleveland’s wide receivers for most of the game. They particularly did a good job against rookie phenom Denzel Boston, who had just one catch on five targets. Keyon Martin replaced Chandler Rivers as the primary nickel corner and had a sack, tackle for loss, pass breakup and quarterback hit. Martin was flagged for a crucial defensive pass interference in the fourth quarter, but it was good coverage and a very questionable call. Marlon Humphrey had two passes defended and Nate Wiggins had one as well. \n\nSafety: B- \n\nKyle Hamilton had another starring performance with three tackles for loss and seven tackles total. Hamilton was all over the field and regularly around the ball. Malaki Starks had five tackles with a pass defended. No. 3 safety Jaylinn Hawkins had a team-high eight tackles. On a long third-down completion to Jerry Jeudy late in the fourth quarter, which moved the Browns in position to kick a game-winning field goal, Hawkins appeared to be out of position in zone coverage. \n\nSpecial Teams: C \n\nTyler Loop is evidently not out of the woods yet, as he continues to be inconsistent. Loop missed a 49-yard field goal attempt early in the fourth quarter that would have given the Ravens a 13-3 lead. In a game where the Ravens ended up losing by three points, a missed field goal is all the more harmful. Ryan Eckley was busy with seven punts and had a long boom of 62 yards. 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The biggest development came out of Philadelphia, where Jalen Hurts was ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:24025:\"While Week 6 brought relative calm compared to the injury chaos that defined the opening month of the season, the fantasy football landscape was still rocked by significant news. The biggest development came out of Philadelphia, where <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a> was diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf and placed on injured reserve (IR), creating major uncertainty for both the Eagles and fantasy managers.\nOutside of the Hurts situation, the injury report was noticeably lighter than what we’ve grown accustomed to in recent weeks. We received updates on several notable players, some encouraging and some far less optimistic, as teams continue working through the physical toll of the season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\">Waiver Wire Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb.php\">Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/in-season-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Injury Updates\nAs Week 7 approaches, staying ahead of the latest injury news is more important than ever. Fantasy managers are already being forced to make informed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-central.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waiver wire</a> claims, lineup decisions and roster adjustments as injuries continue to pile up across the league.\nThis report highlights the key injuries to monitor as we approach kickoff, giving fantasy managers the information they need to make confident, informed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/start-sit-assistant.php/?tag=fp-articles\">fantasy football start sit</a> decisions when setting lineups.\nWide Receivers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\">Romeo Doubs (WR – NE)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> was ruled out of New England’s victory over the New York Jets while managing both shoulder and hamstring injuries. The combination of ailments limited his effectiveness and ultimately prevented him from taking the field.\nThe Patriots opted for a conservative approach rather than risk worsening either injury, especially with the hamstring issue impacting his ability to accelerate and separate. His status moving forward will depend heavily on how he responds to treatment throughout the week.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\">Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a> was officially ruled out during the Los Angeles Chargers’ AFC West matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering a concussion. The young receiver absorbed a significant hit over the middle and was immediately evaluated before being removed from the game.\nMcConkey’s placement in concussion protocol creates uncertainty for Los Angeles’ passing attack moving forward. McConkey will need to clear the league’s required cognitive testing before becoming eligible to return to the field.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashod-bateman.php\">Rashod Bateman (WR – BAL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashod-bateman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashod Bateman</a> was ruled out of Baltimore’s divisional matchup against the Cleveland Browns after aggravating a shoulder injury. The veteran receiver attempted to push through the discomfort during pregame warmups, but the pain ultimately prevented him from safely handling contact and extending for catches.\nRather than risk turning a manageable issue into a multi-week setback, the Ravens elected to keep him sidelined. His absence left Baltimore without one of its primary downfield threats and forced the offense to redistribute targets throughout the game.\nIDP\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nolan-smith.php\">Nolan Smith Jr. (LB – PHI)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nolan-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nolan Smith Jr.</a> was ruled out during the first half of Philadelphia’s loss to Carolina after suffering a concussion. The EDGE defender took a blow to the head during a pass-rush sequence and was immediately escorted to the locker room after exhibiting symptoms.\nAs with all concussion cases, Smith must work through the NFL’s mandatory return-to-play protocol before Philadelphia can clear him for football activities. His availability for the next game will depend entirely on how quickly he progresses through each stage of the process.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/divine-deablo.php\">Divine Deablo (LB – ATL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/divine-deablo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Divine Deablo</a> was ruled out of Atlanta’s matchup against the Chicago Bears after suffering an arm injury that forced him to the sideline. The veteran linebacker attempted to work through the issue and underwent evaluation in the medical tent, but the Falcons’ training staff ultimately decided not to return him to the field.\nDeablo’s absence created a noticeable void in Atlanta’s second level, particularly against the run, and the team is expected to monitor his recovery closely throughout the week. Further updates should emerge as the Falcons determine whether he can be ready to return to football activities.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ahmad-gardner.php\">Sauce Gardner (CB – IND)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ahmad-gardner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sauce Gardner</a> exited early and did not return against the Tennessee Titans after suffering a calf injury. The star cornerback appeared to pull up while running downfield in coverage and was quickly evaluated by Indianapolis’ medical staff.\nSoft-tissue injuries can be particularly challenging for defensive backs who rely on burst, change of direction and recovery speed. Because of that, the Colts are expected to manage Gardner carefully throughout the week before determining his availability moving forward.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/reed-blankenship.php\">Reed Blankenship (S – HOU)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/reed-blankenship.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reed Blankenship</a> was ruled out during Houston’s victory over Jacksonville after suffering a concussion in the first half. The injury occurred following a violent helmet-to-helmet collision while making an open-field tackle, immediately triggering the league’s concussion protocol.\nBefore returning to game action, Blankenship will need to pass the NFL’s multi-step concussion process and receive clearance from independent neurological specialists. His availability for next week remains uncertain until he advances through the required stages.\nKickers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-grupe.php\">Blake Grupe (K – LAR)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-grupe.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Grupe</a> suffered a knee injury during the first quarter of the Los Angeles Rams’ matchup against the Arizona Cardinals and was quickly ruled out. The injury occurred on an early kickoff when his plant leg appeared to buckle awkwardly, ending his debut with Los Angeles almost immediately.\nThe Rams were forced to improvise their special teams operation for the remainder of the game while medical personnel began evaluating the severity of the injury. Additional imaging will determine whether the injury carries any long-term implications.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/are-they-playing.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWeek 6 Inactive Status Updates\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\">Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI)</a>\nJalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve (IR) and will miss at least the next four games after medical testing revealed a superficial blood clot in his calf. The issue traces back to a cleat injury suffered during Week 4. While Hurts initially attempted to manage the discomfort, follow-up evaluations and consultations with vascular specialists led Philadelphia to take a more cautious approach.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tanner-mckee.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanner McKee</a> is expected to remain the Eagles’ starting quarterback while Hurts undergoes treatment and follows the necessary blood-thinning protocols. Philadelphia remains optimistic that the condition will not threaten the remainder of his season, but the organization has made it clear that he will not return until he receives full medical clearance.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson (QB – BAL)</a>\nLamar Jackson was ruled out for Week 6 as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he sustained against Tennessee earlier in the season. Although he showed progress throughout the week and participated in portions of practice, Baltimore ultimately decided he was not yet ready to handle a full workload.\nThe Ravens remain encouraged by his recovery, but the training staff wants to see improved mobility and cutting ability before putting him back on the field. A return in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals remains the target as long as Jackson can complete a full week of practice without any setbacks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\">Jeremiyah Love (RB – ARI)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> was ruled out for Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams after being unable to practice due to a lingering ankle sprain. Arizona elected to prioritize the rookie’s long-term health rather than risk aggravating the injury.\nWith Love sidelined, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-allgeier.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Allgeier</a> stepped into a larger role. The encouraging news is that Love has been working with trainers on the side and appears to be making steady progress. If he can return to practice, he should have a legitimate chance to suit up in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley (RB – PHI)</a>\nSaquon Barkley remains sidelined as he recovers from the hamstring strain he sustained against the Rams in Week 4. Philadelphia has taken an extremely cautious approach with one of the centerpieces of its offense, resisting any temptation to rush him back before he is fully healthy.\nThe veteran running back continues progressing through his rehabilitation program and has advanced to straight-line running work. The next major hurdle will be regaining comfort during lateral movements and change-of-direction drills before he can be considered for a return.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\">Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins</a> was ruled out due to an ankle injury, in addition to ongoing off-field matters. 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The 2026 New York Jets are a bad football team. I would argue that both of those statements are true, and this team’s 26-19 loss to the Patriots in Week 6 proves it. This season is not only about wins and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8078:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: Charles Woods #22 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates after an interception against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere are genuinely positive signs about the direction of the New York Jets franchise.\n\nThe 2026 New York Jets are a bad football team.\n\nI would argue that both of those statements are true, and this team’s 26-19 loss to the Patriots in Week 6 proves it.\n\nThis season is not only about wins and losses for the Jets. That statement has been uttered so often that it’s practically a cliche, but there is truth to it. Wins and losses aren’t irrelevant for this team, but there are major implications for this team’s future that go beyond where the Jets finish in the standings this season.\n\nThe most important is the success of the rookie class from the 2026 NFL Draft. The success or failure of a rebuild largely depends on Draft classes being successful.\n\nIt’s too early to make definitive statements, but we have seen positive signs from all three picks this team made in this year’s first round. They look like they belong. We can’t declare anybody a star yet, and the class has shown some degree of inconsistency. Still, none has looked overmatched on an NFL field. \n\nMore than that, we have seen a monster Kenyon Sadiq game and a monster David Bailey game. Now we have a monster Omar Cooper game. The rookie, playing the first full game of his career, had 6 catches for 103 yards and a touchdown and had a second touchdown taken off the board on a suspect penalty call in the first quarter.\n\nBad teams come in all shapes and sizes in this league. The 2024 Jets were a team full of overpaid big name players who were past their prime, had massive egos, and didn’t play together. The 2025 Jets were a team that was just completely overmatched from a talent perspective most weeks.\n\nThe 2026 Jets don’t resemble either of those squads. There aren’t many big names on this roster, and they no longer look incapable of competing.\n\nStill, while the talent level has improved, this is still a team with a below average base of it. In a league with a salary cap of $301.2 million, the 2026 Jets have an astounding $116.6 million in dead money. Yes, the Jets are being charged over 38 percent of the Jets’ salary cap dollars to players who are no longer with the team. \n\nThey don’t tell you about that in the fine print when you decided to go “all in” around a 40 year old quarterback.\n\nDespite their improvements, the Jets remain the less talented team most weeks when they take the field. They have to be due to their cap situation. There was no way to build a top notch football team in 2026.\n\nTeams like the Jets can still win games, but they have a lower margin for error. They need to play smart and opportunistic football. They can’t afford to overcome errors.\n\nMuch of that comes back to coaching. It’s difficult to say where the responsibility for players ends and where it begins for coaching when we discuss a team’s success or failure. \n\nWhen it comes to evaluating coaching, I ask myself a simple question. Are the coaches making this team more likely or less likely to have success?\n\nOne test I have is whether you see a team understand how to play situational football. When you’re in a two minute drill or at the end of a quarter, things are moving too quickly for there to be instruction from the sideline. Either the coaching staff has drilled into players what must be done and what cannot be done or it hasn’t. \n\nThe Jets were outscored 10-0 in the final two minutes of the first half in this loss, which led Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic to dig up a truly incredible stat.\n\n\nThe Jets have been outscored 100-6 in the final two minutes in the second quarter since Aaron Glenn was hired, according to TruMedia. Have seen a few figures out there but that seems to be the accurate one. That’s zero TDs and two FGs for the Jets with 11 TDs and eight FGs…— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZackBlatt/status/2111989335419437179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nKeep in mind that these scenarios take up only two minutes of each game. That stat has been accumulated over 46 minutes of game time, just a little over three quarters of football. I don’t even know how it’s possible to get outscored 100-6 in 46 minutes of NFL action under any circumstances.\n\nBut we have seen firsthand the lack of situational football training from the Jets at the end of the half in four of six games. Three times the clock has expired on the offense driving with the ball. In yesterday’s game, a quick three and out that lasted only 23 seconds gave the Patriots the ball back with a chance to get another score before halftime.\n\nIn those situations, the smartest teams in the league strike a good balance between trying to score and running out the clock to prevent the other team from having enough time to score in the event of a punt. In yesterday’s game, the Jets didn’t even run the ball once. The Patriots were only forced to use a single timeout on the drive. They ended up scoring a touchdown with 14 seconds left on the clock and no timeouts. I understand that you need to throw more than you run in a two minute drill, but it’s standard practice to run the ball once to melt the clock as a hedge against the other team having too much time if the event of a quick three and out.\n\nWhat made this more confounding is the Jets spent the bulk of the first half showing an unwillingness to do anything other than run the ball. Three of the first four Jets drives on offense stalled when Frank Reich called four consecutive runs, and the fourth run netted either 1 or 0 yards. It’s always easy to get on playcalling when it doesn’t work, but an essential part of play calling means staying ahead of the defense. When an offense keeps stalling because it won’t stop running and is eventually stopped, it’s pretty clear there’s a degree of stubborness at play that is hurting the offense.\n\nI could go on about the coaching. There is plenty to discuss. We could talk about players not being aware of an obvious hard count situation as the clock is expiring at the end of the quarter or some shaky calls on the other side of the ball.\n\nThe bottom line is that the Jets show many signs of a poorly coached football team. While their talent level is better than in the past, they aren’t yet good enough to bad execution and poor situational coaching.\n\nFew Jets fans are going to leave that game feeling very happy. It was an ugly loss.\n\nWhen it comes to the overall trajectory of the 2026 season, though, it’s perfectly fine to feel a tad conflicted. The Jets are showing some real positives, namely this rookie class. For the first time in four years, it looks like this team is on the verge of hitting a Draft class in a big way. \n\nStill, much work remains. This team is losing more than it’s winning. 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Stroud has flipped the script, is set to cash in; plus game balls, biggest gaffes from Week 6\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-6-cover-32-c-j-stroud-game-balls-biggest-gaffes/\";s:11:\"description\";s:158:\"Tyler Sullivan dives into the biggest items from Week 6 in the NFL, including Travis Hunter\'s costly penalty and a breakout performance from a Steelers rookie\";s:7:\"content\";s:158:\"Tyler Sullivan dives into the biggest items from Week 6 in the NFL, including Travis Hunter\'s costly penalty and a breakout performance from a Steelers rookie\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792413480;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12530;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Travis Hunter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9758;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"C.J. 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Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks recaps the good, the bad, and the ugly from Buffalo’s 33-30 win over the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13959:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 18: Keon Coleman #0 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills (5-1) will head into their bye week sitting atop the AFC East and holding the No. 2 seed in the conference following a 33-30 road win over the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday afternoon.\n\nToday’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks recaps the good, the bad, and the ugly from Buffalo’s 33-30 win over the Raiders.\n\nCheck out the assessments below and then let us know why you’re optimistic about this Bills team and what concerns you the most in the comments section.\n\nBills hang on for another shootout win vs. Raiders\n\nJosh Allen came through with another clutch, turnover-free effort to help the Bills escape Sin City with a win over the Raiders. Allen completed 23 of 33 passes for 255 yards with two touchdowns—including an insane escape attempt that culminated in a flip throw TD to Keon Coleman—with zero interceptions as the Bills head into their bye week with the top scoring offense in the NFL (32.83 points/game).\n\nBut Buffalo’s offense really found its groove when James Cook III was heavily involved. Cook averaged nearly five yards per rush in finishing with 22 carries for 95 yards and a TD, plus three catches for 58 yards, and he didn’t fumble the ball once after two fumbles in the win vs. the Los Angeles Rams. After the Raiders pulled even in the fourth quarter, Allen found Cook for a 26-yard pass that set up Cook’s rushing TD that gave the Bills the lead for good.\n\nSpeaking of Coleman, he has been a stabilizing force in a wide receiver room that once again played without D.J. Moore. Coleman caught four of his six targets for 59 yards and a TD and also drew a clutch pass interference penalty.\n\nDefensively, cornerback Christian Benford excelled in coverage against Brock Bowers (four catches for 70 yards but no targets in the first half); linebacker Dorian Williams provided a huge lift with his first career interception; defensive tackle Deone Walker continued to excel as a run stuffer; and rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun had the best game of his young career, finishing with three pass breakups. \n\nBut the negatives on defense were hard to ignore, as Buffalo allowed Las Vegas to score on six of its 10 drives, averaging 6.2 yards per play, including 7.32 yards/play on scoring drives. The Raiders posted 14 plays that went for 10+ yards, including nine plays of 15+ yards. The Raiders converted on 7 of 12 third-down opportunities (58.3%), and the middle of the field was wide open for Kirk Cousins (23 of 41 for 313 yards, two TDs and an INT) to locate Tre Tucker (five catches for 97 yards and two TDs), Michael Mayer (seven catches for 95 yards), and Bowers downfield.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_560acb77-7a46-4a74-81ce-36a72b23b35d.html\">Observations: Josh Allen’s latest magic act sends Bills to a Sin City win – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2026/10/buffalo-bills-observations-josh-allen-james-cook-deliver-keon-coleman-shines-in-win-over-raiders.html\">Buffalo Bills observations: Josh Allen & James Cook deliver, Keon Coleman shines in win over Raiders – newyorkupstate.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/18/buffalo-bills-las-vegas-raiders-game-observations/92324413007/\">4 takeaways as Josh Allen dazzles but Bills defense disappoints in win over Raiders – Democrat & Chronicle</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-things-we-learned-bills-vs-raiders-week-6\">Top things we learned Bills vs. Raiders – BuffaloBills.com</a><a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/four-winners-two-losers-from-bills-hard-fought-win-over-raiders\"></a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/four-winners-two-losers-from-bills-hard-fought-win-over-raiders\">Four Winners & Two Losers From Bills Hard-Fought Win Over Raiders – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/nfl/bills/carucci-take-2-josh-allen-leads-bills-past-raiders-as-buffalo-improves-to-5-1/71-988cf74e-6d48-4ed2-b62a-611a47a8faa0\">Carucci Take 2: Allen gets passing groove back, Cook tightens grip … Bills’ D? – WGRZ</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7701768/2026/10/18/bills-raiders-nfl-week-6-result-takeaways/\">Josh Allen shovels more magic, and Bills need all of it to turn back Raiders – The Athletic (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/nfl/bills/buffalo-bills-las-vegas-raiders-meet-in-nfl-week-6-showdown/71-011292e1-4396-404a-a0bf-9d7f5af8da73\">Bills beat Raiders 33-30, improve to 5-1 before bye week – WGRZ</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/bills/preview-bills-visit-raiders-vegas\">Bills take down the Raiders in Sin City – WGR 550</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50181469/week-6-sunday-games-takeaways-questions-2026\">Big wins for the Bills, Browns, Packers and Cardinals? 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Tahe game wasn’t quite as close as the score would indicate. Nonetheless, the Bills to head into their bye week at 5-1. These are my takeaways from Buffalo’s victory. That was a better defensive performance It just felt like one, didn’t it? […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7018:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Buffalo Bills beat the Raiders 33-30 in Week 5 on the road. Tahe game wasn’t quite as close as the score would indicate. Nonetheless, the Bills to head into their bye week at 5-1. \n\nThese are my takeaways from Buffalo’s victory. \n\nThat was a better defensive performance \n\nIt just felt like one, didn’t it? Yes, the unit allowed 30 points, thereby technically raising its average points per game surrendered, and the 6.2 yards yards per play was relatively high. \n\nBut through the first 58 minutes, the Raiders defense had scored 23 points and managed 344 yards at 5.7 yards per play. The late touchdown to Tre Tucker was both and exquisite throw and catch and made the score closer than this game really felt to me.\n\nWe saw 11 snaps from rookie safety Jalon Kilgore, 22 from Kaleb Elarms-Orr, 26 from Maxwell Hariston, 30 from T.J. Sanders, and a career-high 41 from T.J. Parker. None of those youngsters were spectacular. They all held their own, making an impact play or two during this youth-movement outing. I’m so glad these youngsters are starting to get real opportunities. \n\nThe Raiders ran at 3.3 yards per carry. Buffalo is allowing 3.8 yards per tote through six games, the fifth-lowest rate in football. Their EPA figures there are still near in the bottom fourth of the league. But it’s clear the run defense has been better than a season ago. \n\nIs the Bills defense where it needs to be? \n\nCertainly not.\n\nDespite the 30 points allowed, did the much-maligned unit take a step in the right direction? \n\nI thought so. \n\nJosh Allen was calm, cool, and collected \n\nAllen had an adjusted completion rate — when spikes, throwaways, and times when a quarterback is hit as he throws are omitted — of 86.7% against the Raiders. That’s very high. The highest rate he’s accomplished to date this season. \n\nHe looked confident, unhurried, and trusting of his mechanics. \n\nThe ball placement was superb throughout the contest, and of course he provided a heavy dose of improvisational brilliance. I thought it was Allen’s best game since at least Week 2, if not Week 1 against the Texans. \n\nJames Cook’s emphasis on securing the football did not hurt his performance \n\nOK, so he did only rush at 4.3 yards per attempt in this game, lower than his average of 5.6 coming in. There were still plenty of incredibly creative weaves through the middle of the Raiders defense in this game, and Buffalo’s star runner did not look slowed whatsoever when turning the corner or exploding through the second level. \n\nIn fact, it marked the second-consecutive game in which Cook was a shoestring tackle away from busting a long one. That feels imminent. \n\nOf course, the offensive line is integral here, yet I can’t help myself in writing this — I think Cook has become the NFL’s best interior runner, something I never would’ve believed would come true when watching his film at Georgia. He regularly cuts so sharply off his blocks, sets up others, and hardly loses momentum in the process. \n\nThen, couple that speciality with his insane cornering ability and breakaway speed — and yeah, he’s absolutely an elite back. He looked like one in this game, despite only averaging 4.3 yards per. His 153-yards from scrimmage on 25 touches represented a reasonably heavy workload but the type of utilization of Cook many have asked for all season. \n\nKeon Coleman is slowly but surely emerging \n\nColeman hasn’t taken over in the absence of DJ Moore. Importantly, he’s been miles away from a liability. And so much of his Year 3 emergence has come from how well Joe Brady is utilizing him. \n\nHe was in the slot just under 33% of the time in the past two contests. Against the Raiders, Coleman was deployed in the slot or in-line at close to 20% of his routes. Better than the 12% as a rookie and 16% a season ago. \n\nColeman only has one drop, secured three of his four contested-catch opportunities, and 15 of his 19 grabs have gone for first downs. He’s slowly but surely becoming the effective big slot — who does still reside mostly on the outside — many believed was his lone path to success in the NFL when the Bills drafted him in 2024. \n\nThe pass rush was a problem once again\n\nThe Bills only pressured Kirk Cousins on 16.7% of his drop backs, a very low rate. We saw when they did get to him, he crumbled instantly. \n\nAgainst Matthew Stafford, Buffalo only managed 23.2% of the time. \n\nThose are really low pressure rates. \n\nGreg Rousseau, and his 17.4% pressure rate — anything above 15% is excellent on the edge — is doing his part. He’s getting held on seemingly every other rep too. Deone Walker is a freak inside. His pressure rate is 11.2%. Anything above 10% for a defensive tackle is tremendous. \n\nThe rest of the group has been underwhelming individually, and while it feels like all we can do is criticize Jim Leonhard at this point, I’ve seen Buffalo’s stunting scheme and blitzes create a fair amount of the pressure the Bills defensive line has generated through these first six games. \n\nThe Bills have one of the NFL’s lowest pressure rates right now. That unit needs to be better collectively. \n\nAfter the bye, the Bills will need more regular one-on-one wins from Bradley Chubb (11.6% pressure rate), Michael Hoecht (8.6%), T.J. Parker (4.6%), and maybe even Javon Solomon (one pressure on 15 pass-rush opportunities). \n\nMore man coverage please\n\nEntering this game, the Bills were running man at the sixth-lowest rate in football. That is not a trademark element of the Leonhard system. Quite the opposite, really. \n\nIn this game against the Raiders, it felt like the best reps from Christian Benford, Max Hairston, and Davison Igbinosun came in man coverage. \n\nFewer holes in the secondary as a whole too. \n\nClearly, Leonhard is still working to identify the optimal identity of his defense this season with the Bills… but I have a suggestion — it should feature more man coverage. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1792413117;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:179;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9b8fcfae10857d9cdf4c74c2354f81f8\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"49ers vs. Commanders: How to watch, game time, and betting odds\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-game-information/164450/49ers-vs-commanders-how-to-watch-game-time-and-betting-odds\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"The San Francisco 49ers finish off Week 6 with a primetime appearance on Monday Night Football, hosting the Washington Commanders. Sunday games created a massive opportunity for the 49ers when the Los Angeles Rams lost to the Arizona Cardinals. The Seattle Seahawks lost to the Denver Broncos on Thursday; if the 49ers beat the Commanders, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4788:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers calls a play against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers finish off Week 6 with a primetime appearance on Monday Night Football, hosting the Washington Commanders. Sunday games created a massive opportunity for the 49ers when the Los Angeles Rams lost to the Arizona Cardinals. The Seattle Seahawks lost to the Denver Broncos on Thursday; if the 49ers beat the Commanders, they’d have a three-game (and then some if you count tiebreakers) lead in the NFC West. ESPN will air this game on Monday Night Football, with Joe Buck on play-by-play and Troy Aikman on color. \n\nWhile the 49ers have been favored by over a touchdown through the week, this game is no gimme. The 49ers have exceeded expectations to start the season and now have a target on their backs for other teams to get right. Enter the Commanders. This could have the makings of a trap game, but if the 49ers take care of business, they can go to 6-0. \n\nIt won’t be easy. While some players like fullback Kyle Juszczyk are returning early, it will be another week without Nick Bosa. Fortunately, the offense has continued to hum and be efficient despite the injury issues. Quarterback Brock Purdy just needs five pass attempts tonight to make the all-time list, and it’s a safe bet he’ll enter that list with the highest career passer rating in NFL history. \n\nThe 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks in a very violent game a week ago. Credit for the win can go to Purdy putting together an impressive second-to-last offensive drive where he scored a touchdown despite getting intentional grounding calls and other lame penalties that would stunt other offenses. \n\nThe Commanders just had a tie. A tie with the New York Giants. If you remember the year the 49ers tied with the then-St. Louis Rams, you know what that feeling is like. The thing is, this was a tie the Commanders could have easily avoided. The tie <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjI0id0LMLM\">resulted from horrible clock</a> management by the Commanders, who, out of timeouts, ran it on second down and failed to get the spike off before the clock ticked down to zero. Considering they were on the 25-yard line, the field goal wouldn’t have been difficult. The tie has some looking at head coach Dan Quinn and wondering whether the Commanders may need to look elsewhere at season’s end. Had the Commanders missed the field goal, that might have been one thing, but failing to stop the clock to win the game was a massive mistake. \n\nThe NFC East has been underachieving so far this year, which means the 1-3-1 Commanders are still in the thick of it, giving them some motivation against the 49ers. \n\nThe 49ers will be without Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring), defensive end Nick Bosa (calf), safety Marques Sigle (ankle), and linebacker Garret Wallow (hamstring). Wide receiver Mike Evans (rib, Achilles), defensive tackle Gracen Halton (quad), safety Siran Neal (neck), cornerback Upton Stout (shoulder), wide receiver Christian Kirk (calf), and defensive end Mykel Williams (knee) are questionable. \n\nKyle Shanahan said <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/164410/mike-evans-among-6-questionable-players-for-49ers-vs-commanders\">there’s a chance Kirk </a>could be activated for his first game of the season. 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The Chargers haven’t won a game. The Rams have won two. Are the Rams a bigger disappointment than the Chargers? Some could say yes, but the Chargers […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15205:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Keaton Mitchell #34 of the Los Angeles Chargers exits the tunnel and takes the field prior to an NFL preseason game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers on August 27, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Greg Fiore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams are having a bad season by their standards, but no one is having a worse season in the NFL than the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers haven’t won a game. The Rams have won two.\n\nAre the Rams a bigger disappointment than the Chargers? Some could say yes, but the Chargers having zero wins is somewhat inexplicable.\n\nBoth teams are playing poorly, or at least not winning. It could cost people their jobs as both L.A. teams were expected to be competitive. If the season ended today neither would make the playoffs.\n\nThe Chargers are 0-6 and are in survival mode.\n\nThe Rams are 2-4, so they by the letter of the law have a chance to make the postseason, but it’s nearly lights out. But <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cbrTKw50X6U\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cbrTKw50X6U\">there is a chance in that Dumb and Dumber</a> kind of way.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50215576/kyren-williams-rams-inconsistencies-due-role\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50215576/kyren-williams-rams-inconsistencies-due-role\">Kyren Williams says Rams’ inconsistencies on offense ‘probably’ due to role</a> (espn.com)\n\n“INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/lar/los-angeles-rams\">Rams</a> dropped to 2-4 with an <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401873004/cardinals-rams\">18-16 loss</a> to the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals\">Cardinals</a> on Sunday, running back <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4430737/kyren-williams\">Kyren Williams</a> was asked why he thought the team’s energy level was inconsistent from drive to drive.\n\n“I can’t tell you, bro,” Williams said. “Probably because I’m not out there.”\n\nWilliams has shared the load at running back this season with 2024 third-round pick <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4429096/blake-corum\">Blake Corum</a>. On Sunday, Williams played 40 offensive snaps to Corum’s 16. Williams had 10 carries for 50 yards and three catches for 17 yards. Corum had nine carries for 42 yards and two catches for 18 yards and a touchdown.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rams-k-blake-grupe-left-sofi-stadium-with-crutches-and-a-brace-on-his-leg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rams-k-blake-grupe-left-sofi-stadium-with-crutches-and-a-brace-on-his-leg\">Rams K Blake Grupe left SoFi Stadium with crutches and a brace on his leg</a> (nbcsports)\n\n“The Rams signed kicker Blake Grupe after Week 5. They’ll be signing another kicker after Week 6.\n\nVia Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune, Grupe left SoFi Stadium <a href=\"https://x.com/ArashMarkazi/status/2111961728485584942?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">with his leg in a brace and on crutches</a>. It was a result of Grupe’s <a href=\"https://x.com/PardonMyTake/status/2111928622982574492?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effort to make a tackle</a> on a kickoff return.\n\nThe attempt took courage, especially since he’s listed at 5-7 and 156 pounds. (Which could mean he’s actually shorter and lighter than that.)“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/sean-mcvay-on-2-4-rams-loss-cardinals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/sean-mcvay-on-2-4-rams-loss-cardinals\">Sean McVay on 2-4 Rams: ‘We won’t win a game unless we figure out how not to beat ourselves’</a> (nfl.com)\n\n““We won’t win a game unless we figure out how not to beat ourselves,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said to open his postgame news conference. “Just so many unforced errors, so many things that are not in alignment with what we want to do, specifically on the offensive side of the ball. … We didn’t do enough. I thought our defense did enough to keep us in the game, but anytime that we’d string a little bit of momentum, we’d turn it over, we’d take a negative. We jump offsides on a fourth-and-3 to put it to a fourth-and-8. We have a lot to look at ourselves on, and we have to be able to go back to the drawing board and figure out how we improve, to be able to not beat ourselves before we figure out how to even come away with some of the results.”\n\nIt’s not as if the Rams on Sunday simply let a previously one-win Cardinals team hang around too long — they were in a true battle throughout. Los Angeles never held a lead of more than three points, and in the second half was only ahead for 49 seconds despite the Cardinals failing to score a touchdown for the game’s entirety.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-stun-rams-defeat-los-angeles-18-16\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-stun-rams-defeat-los-angeles-18-16\">Cardinals stun Rams, defeat Los Angeles 18-16</a> (nbcsports.com)\n\n“Entering the week at No. 26 in yards allowed and No. 32 in points allowed, Arizona stifled Los Angeles’ offense throughout the contest.\n\nThe Rams barely had 100 yards at halftime with three three-and-outs. It didn’t help that the team lost its new kicker, Blake Grupe, to a knee injury early in the game when he made a tackle on a kickoff.\n\nBut the Cardinals were able to control the ball and the clock throughout the afternoon, winning time of possession 34:52 to 25:08. And while the club never reached the end zone, Chad Ryland was automatic in Rams territory with his six field goals — including his 43-yard make as time expired to give Arizona the win.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401873004\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401873004\">Cardinals upset Rams 18-16 on Chad Ryland’s 6th field goal as time expires</a> (espn.com)\n\n“<a href=\"http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2578570/jacoby-brissett\">Jacoby Brissett</a> passed for 218 yards to balance the Cardinals’ superb defensive effort after yielding 148 points in its past four games. New Cards coach Mike LaFleur won his first meeting with former boss Sean McVay and earned Arizona’s second win this season at SoFi, where it also <a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/cardinals-chargers-score-lafleur-0c72d66e31d8ae10baef51f3c4c96f4\">beat the Chargers in Week 1</a>.\n\n“These guys are a resilient group,” said LaFleur, McVay’s offensive coordinator for the previous three seasons. “We’re learning how to play 60 minutes, and we hadn’t done that yet. Some people might disagree with me, but there’s been times when we looked like a really good football team. We’ve got to finish better in the red zone, stuff like that, but I’m happy for these guys. They put in a lot of work, they heard a lot of (stuff), and they just went to it.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/everyone-taking-long-see-los-angeles-rams-not-super-bowl-favorite-was-nfl-dumbest-moment-week-6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/everyone-taking-long-see-los-angeles-rams-not-super-bowl-favorite-was-nfl-dumbest-moment-week-6\">Everyone taking this long to see Los Angeles Rams not a Super Bowl favorite was NFL’s dumbest moment of Week 6</a> (foxnews.com)\n\n“But we cannot unsee what happened on Sunday. We cannot forget or forgive the 18-16 loss to the upstart <a href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/arizona-cardinals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arizona Cardinals</a>.\n\nAt home.\n\nMarking a second consecutive loss at SoFi Stadium.\n\nThe Rams are now trolling the people who picked them as the Super Bowl favorites before the season began. They’re making us — yes, me included – look dumb as they’ve piled curious, questionable, disappointing things atop each other en route to last place in the NFC West.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1132784/chad-ryland-field-goals-video-los-angeles-rams-arizona-cardinals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1132784/chad-ryland-field-goals-video-los-angeles-rams-arizona-cardinals\">Chad Ryland out-scored the Rams by himself in NFL’s most surprising win of the season</a> (snbation)\n\n“The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams were at opposite ends of <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1126917/nfl-power-rankings-week-1-2026-super-bowl-chances\">our NFL Power Rankings to open the season</a>. The Rams were the obvious No. 1 team in the rankings entering the year after an explosive offseason headed by trades for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie. The Cardinals came in at No. 32, dead-last, as they came off a 3-14 season and had major questions at quarterback with Jacoby Brissett slated to be the starter.\n\nSix weeks later, the Cardinals and Rams have the exact same record, and it’s the supposedly mighty Rams who find themselves in the cellar of the NFC West after losing to Arizona on Sunday.“\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-mcvay-honest-assessment-cardinals-112842715.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-mcvay-honest-assessment-cardinals-112842715.html\">Sean McVay’s honest assessment after Cardinals loss may concern Rams fans</a> (sports.yahoo)\n\n“Matthew Stafford, who finished 25 of 33 for 222 yards and two touchdowns, capped a 91-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 47 seconds left. Evans’ extra point gave the Rams a 16-15 lead. On the next possession, Jacoby Brissett hit Jalen Brooks for 21 yards, and an unnecessary roughness penalty on cornerback Josh Wallace added 15 more and set up Ryland’s winner.\n\n“So we have a lot to look at ourselves on, and we have to be able to go back to the drawing board and, and figure out how we improve. Because like I just told you guys, you know, we have to be able to not beat ourselves before we figure out how to even come away with some of the results, and it’s not even good enough. And, and I gotta do a much better job and, and clearly that, uh, you know, today is, you know, there’s, there’s nothing positive that I can say about today,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said after the game.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games\">2026 NFL season, Week 6: What We Learned from Sunday’s games</a> (nfl.com)\n\n“<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#jax\">Houston Texans 34, Jacksonville Jaguars 31</a>\n\nEarly Window\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#atl\">Chicago Bears 31, Atlanta Falcons 23</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#cle\">Cleveland Browns 13, Baltimore Ravens 10</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#ind\">Tennessee Titans 26, Indianapolis Colts 20</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#ne\">New England Patriots 26, New York Jets 19</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#nyg\">New Orleans Saints 34, New York Giants 27</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#phi\">Carolina Panthers 25, Philadelphia Eagles 14</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#tb\">Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 (OT)</a>\n\n\nLate Window\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#lar\">Arizona Cardinals 18, Los Angeles Rams 16</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#kc\">Kansas City Chiefs 22, Los Angeles Chargers 6</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#lv\">Buffalo Bills 33, Las Vegas Raiders 30</a>\n\n\nSunday Night\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#gb\">Green Bay Packers 23,</a> <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-week-6-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#gb\">Dallas Cowboys 13</a>”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/debating-concern-levels-for-los-angeles-rams-seattle-seahawks-after-week-6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/debating-concern-levels-for-los-angeles-rams-seattle-seahawks-after-week-6\">Debating concern levels for Rams, Seahawks</a> (nbcsports)\n\n“Mike Florio and Chris Simms debate if they’re more concerned about the Rams or Seahawks following their Week 6 losses.”\n\nComment of the Day:\n\n“Monday morning presser Sean will announce that Ethan Evans will now be our kicker. This will free up a roster spot and allow the team to sign Troy Reeder for special teams. McVay will announce that they have finally cleaned up the ST mess.” <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/152500/rams-blake-grupe-injury-tanner-brown?commentID=ac0bc60f-c86e-4c29-acdb-2141d29d0491\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/152500/rams-blake-grupe-injury-tanner-brown?commentID=ac0bc60f-c86e-4c29-acdb-2141d29d0491\">-WhatInTheHello</a>\n\nFeed post of the Day:\n\n \n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792412846;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:181;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f5026ce5fb78ae5d9972a07ea9e77c09\";s:5:\"title\";s:87:\"3 ‘things I think’ after a Giant flop against the Saints: Is it J.J. McCarthy time?\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/176174/3-things-i-think-after-giants-saints-jj-mccarthy-time-run-game-nfc-east\";s:11:\"description\";s:358:\"New York Giants fans overwhelmingly believe J.J. McCarthy should be the team’s quarterback beginning this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Eighty-one percent of the 751 voters in our poll think McCarthy should replace Jameis Winston as the starter when the Giants face the Houston Texans this Sunday. Head coach John Harbaugh wasn’t ready to make […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12818:\"\n\n\n \n J.J. McCarthy | Getty Images \n\nNew York Giants fans overwhelmingly believe J.J. McCarthy should be the team’s quarterback beginning this Sunday against the Houston Texans.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/post/Qz4moSutDNMM\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eighty-one percent of the 751 voters in our poll</a> think McCarthy should replace Jameis Winston as the starter when the Giants face the Houston Texans this Sunday.\n\nHead coach John Harbaugh wasn’t ready to make that decision in his post-game press conference.\n\n“I can’t answer that now,” Harbaugh said. “The game just ended ten minutes ago.\n\n“It’s not even up for discussion or conversation right now. We’ve got to go back and go to work. I have no problem with Jameis whatsoever. I love the way he competes, I love the way he fights, all those kind of things. He was up and down today for sure, but those things will all be decided not ten minutes after a game.”\n\nIt is, though, a decision Harbaugh has to make.\n\nWhen the Giants acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings a few weeks ago for a fifth-round pick, it seemed clear Harbaugh would face this decision at some point. I’m sure he knew that, too. I doubt, though, that anyone expected that choice to have to come now.\n\nHarbaugh put McCarthy into Sunday’s game with the Giants trailing by 24 points and 11:25 remaining. Most likely, he figured that in what seemed like a lost cause, it was a good chance to give McCarthy some snaps running the offense.\n\nMcCarthy’s first series ended in an interception on a ball nowhere near intended receiver Malachi Fields.\n\nThen, stuff started to happen.\n\nC.J. Donaldson of New Orleans fumbled. Arvell Reese recovered. McCarthy suddenly started slinging the ball all over the place, throwing for 243 yards in less than a quarter of action. The Giants started scoring, and somehow found themselves with a chance to win the game with :12 left.\n\nIt didn’t happen, of course, but now Harbaugh has to make a critical decision. Turn to McCarthy now, when he is still learning the full offense and hasn’t worked with the first team in practice, or try to ride with Winston at least through Sunday’s game against the Texans. That is followed by the Giants’ bye week.\n\n“I thought he [McCarthy] came in there and did a heck of a job given the circumstances, and kind of desperation time,” Harbaugh said. “It’s different than normal football, but made some plays and got us back, gives us a chance to win the game, and we’re throwing the ball in the end zone at the end, so that was good. You’ve got to compliment him on that.”\n\nEmotionally, it is easy to simply say it is time to give the keys to McCarthy. That time is probably coming, and it won’t shock me if he starts against the Texans. McCarthy does allow the Giants to run the offense the way they intended to, provided they can get a running game established.\n\nAfter sleeping on it, though, despite his ups and downs, I think if the decision were mine, I would ride with Winston for one more week. If it doesn’t go well, then McCarthy has the bye week to prepare for back-to-back division starts against the Eagles and Commanders.\n\nThe run game is a disaster\n\nThat is the only way to describe what we have seen this season, and especially what we saw on Sunday, when the Giants give the ball to a running back.\n\nThe Giants did that 14 times on Sunday and got 34 yards for their efforts, 2.4 yards per carry. Najee Harris started and had four carries for 2 yards. Tyrone Tracy had six carries for 18 yards. Devin Singletary had four carries for 14 yards.\n\nCam Skattebo? He played six snaps, but never touched the ball.\n\nPutting the Skattebo stuff aside for the moment, the Giants are clearly searching for someone — anyone — who can make a play when they hand him the ball.\n\n“We were trying to see who could make something happen, who could get a hot hand and earn it. Nobody has really taken the bull by the horns,” said head coach John Harbaugh. “Motor (RB Devin Singletary) really hasn’t had a chance to take the bull by the horns. So, we thought we’d get him in the mix, too. So, we put four guys up and see if we can get something going with the running game. That was the idea.\n\nHarbaugh said it “wasn’t by design” that Skattebo never touched the ball.\n\n“Just when he [Skattebo] was in there, we didn’t call any runs,” Harbaugh said. “So, you’re not thinking about which back is in the game and how many runs they’re getting. It’s we’re going to give them all an equal shot, give them a chance. See who’s got a hot hand maybe, see who can get going with it. And we’re not planning on being down by 24. That’s for sure.”\n\nHarbaugh knows divvying up snaps between four running backs is not ideal. But Derrick Henry did not come with him from the Baltimore Ravens.\n\n“Now you can argue that. You can say, well, I don’t like that. I don’t like you divvying up the snaps between four backs. And I can tell you, I don’t like it either,” Harbaugh said. “One of those guys needs to step up. Somebody needs to step up and be the back. And none of those guys have done that yet. And when one of those guys steps up to be the back, then they’ll be the back. That’s your answer. And that’s as honest as I can be about it. And they know that, too. And believe me, they’re all hungry. They want to step up. One of those guys wants to step up. Somebody’s going to step up and take that job. We’re going to see who it is.”\n\nHarris got the first opportunity. He carried three times in the first 16 plays. After he lost 6 yards on a first-down run from the Giants’ 14-yard line, though, he got only one more carry. Harris is a four-time 1,000-yard rusher who came to the Giants after tearing an Achilles tendon last season.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://x.com/gregp_j/status/2111946516906549301\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harris clearly doesn’t like the four-way timeshare:</a>\n\n\n“It’s hard to get in a rhythm with one or two plays. The first couple runs will be like, ‘OK, how are they playing it?’ And then the next ones will be, ‘OK, this is how you attack it.’ But if you’re getting a play here and then get taken out for a series, there’s nothing you could do. That’s why I’m saying, ‘I don’t know.’ I’ve never been through none of this before.”\n\n\nHarris is probably right. It is clear, though, that Harbaugh and the Giants are not sold that any of their backs can really be RB1.\n\nOf course, it is tough to believe any running back could have made much out of the carries the Giants backs got on Sunday. There wasn’t any place to run. When the Pro Football Focus grades are made official on Monday, the Giants’ run-blocking scores will be ugly.\n\nThe fact that the Giants could not open holes against a New Orleans team that entered the game with one of the league’s worst defenses made the performance even worse.\n\n“Not very good” is how Harbaugh summed up the running game.\n\nSkattebo said it “sucked” not to be involved in the game, especially in the second half when the Giants fell behind, and the run game became useless.\n\n“I got punished for what I did, and I understand, so I got to be ready when coach calls my name, and that wasn’t today,” Skattebo said. “It’s hard, but I’ve made mistakes, and I got to own up to them. And if that is what they want to do, is keep me on the sidelines because of that, I totally understand. I can’t make mistakes at this level of this game. And when you make mistakes like that, consequences are to be made.”\n\nSkattebo said he knew his snaps would be reduced.\n\n“Did I know it was going to go from 50 snaps to five snaps? No,” Skattebo said. “But if that’s what it is, that’s what it is. I’ve got to just get back to practice, work my butt off, and hopefully it comes back around.”\n\nSix games into the season, with a coach who believes in a run-first philosophy and an offense built around that belief, Harbaugh, Skattebo, and the Giants have no answers when it comes to their lack of success running the ball.\n\nWhere those answers come from is anybody’s guess.\n\nA missed opportunity\n\nEverything changed for the Giants in the final 1:30 of Sunday’s first half. All the positivity, all the belief, all the aggression, all the hope from fans in the stands seemed to vaporize over a stunningly disastrous stretch.\n\nIt started on third-and-10 with the Saints at the Giants’ 40-yard line and the Giants leading, 10-0. Harbaugh, sensing confusion in the secondary, called a timeout just before the ball was snapped. Unfortunately, that negated a play that turned into a sack of Saints quarterback Tyler Shough that would have been a 3- or 4-yard loss.\n\nAfter a third-down incompletion, Saints coach Kellen Moore elected a risky 58-yard field goal that Daniel Carlson made. Moore would almost certainly not have elected the field goal if it had been from 62 yards instead of 58.\n\nThen, Jones fumbled the ensuing kickoff when he took a hit from Isaiah Stalbird of New Orleans. The Saints took over at the 28-yard line, and the game was tied, 10-10.\n\nHalftime felt like a funeral. The first 18 minutes of the second half looked like one. The offense was a sputtering, ineffective mess as Winston, forced to throw on nearly every down, started throwing the ball to the wrong guys. The defense, so aggressive and impactful for the game’s first 28 minutes, was helpless. New Orleans scored on four of five possessions after halftime, making 34 unanswered points and taking a 34-10 lead before McCarthy time. Mistakes continued on the coverage and return units.\n\nThe stunning comeback engineered by McCarthy narrowly missed giving the Giants an unlikely, but important, victory.\n\nYet, it was a missed opportunity.\n\nThe Giants had a 10-0 lead and looked poised to improve to 4-1-1, creating some separation in an NFC East where the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys both fell to 2-4 on Sunday and the 1-3-1 Washington Commanders are on the road to face the 5-0 San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.\n\nThen, they melted down and gave it all away.\n\nIf you were told before the season started that the Giants, winners of seven games over the past two seasons combined, would be 3-2-1 after six games this season, you would probably have signed up for it.\n\nThe way it has unfolded, though, it doesn’t feel as good as it might. Last week’s tie against the Commanders was a game the Giants had two opportunities to win in overtime, but they didn’t. 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The AFC North remains extremely competitive, with Baltimore and the Pittsburgh Steelers both holding 4-2 records and the Cincinnati Bengals trailing closely behind at 3-2. Only the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs have better […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3153:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nAfter the <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-game-information/135374/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-week-6-winners-and-losers-week-6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-game-information/135374/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-week-6-winners-and-losers-week-6\">Cleveland Browns’ 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens</a>, they now sit <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/135593/afc-playoff-race-standings-browns-week-6-afc-north\">atop the AFC North with a 4-2 record</a>. The AFC North remains extremely competitive, with Baltimore and the Pittsburgh Steelers both holding 4-2 records and the Cincinnati Bengals trailing closely behind at 3-2. Only the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs have better records than the Browns right now, while several other teams also hold 4-2 records.\n\nTheir 2-0 record in the division will be extremely helpful as the season goes on and gives them an advantage. While it is still early in the season, the Browns have placed themselves in the conversation. Beyond the Bills and Chiefs, teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, and Denver Broncos will all continue to lead the conversation for contenders in this conference.\n\nThe Browns’ next game is against the Tennessee Titans, who just secured their first win of the season. This game will be a massive opportunity for the team to pull ahead in the AFC North. The Steelers will be playing an international game against the New Orleans Saints, which is always a challenge regardless of the opponent. The Ravens and Bengals will face off in Baltimore, a matchup that will further shake up the division regardless of the outcome.\n\n\n\nNow, there is a difference between a team’s record in the standings and where fans and media will rank them. The subjective ranking measure is about what could be coming, while the standings is about what has already happened. With that said…\n\nLet me know what you think in the comments – Where do the Browns rank in the AFC right now?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sbnation.app&xcust=__sb0901awD__138981____r______________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792412322;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Cleveland Browns Analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"Cleveland Browns Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:183;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e4892af27d451ac5ac766bf0ecba130e\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"Value of Things: In the rearview mirror\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/78350/value-of-things-in-the-rearview-mirror\";s:11:\"description\";s:307:\"There are always small picture and big picture takeaways from these things. The big picture takeaway is simply that the universe has a way of balancing things out. It seemed like the Texans were on the wrong side of the bounce of the ball, blow of the whistle, and clutch performance in the first five […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6808:\"\n\n\n \n LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Dalton Schultz of the Houston Texans is tackled by Dennis Gardeck of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the NFL London Series match between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere are always small picture and big picture takeaways from these things. The big picture takeaway is simply that the universe has a way of balancing things out. It seemed like the Texans were on the wrong side of the bounce of the ball, blow of the whistle, and clutch performance in the first five games. Those things rarely ever go one direction for a whole season. So, the Texans finally benefitted from some positive fortune on all of those counts on Sunday.\n\nThe good news is that it means the Texans aren’t as bad as their 2-4 record suggests. In fact, if we were to follow Pythagorean theory, they should be 3-3 as they have scored one more point on the season than they have allowed. Of course, the bad news would be that they are still not as good as what we anticipated they would be coming into the season. Of course, we will get to that when we get to the great, good, and bad.\n\nThe Numbers\n\nTotal Yards: Texans 59/426, Jaguars 68/412 Rushing Yards: Texans 25/114, Jaguars 27/106 Passing Yards: Texans 34/312, Jaguars 41/306 Third Down: Texans 5/11, Jaguars 7/12 Fourth Down: Texans 0/0, Jaguars 0/1 Sacks: Texans 0, Jaguars 0 Turnovers: Texans 1, Jaguars 1 Penalties: Texans 6/40, Jaguars 6/66 Time of Possession: Texans 29:37, Jaguars 30:23\n\nThe numbers look like it was an even football game and that would be a good description of it. Both offenses moved the ball easily and both were equally effective in the red zone. Both had red zone turnovers that hurt. It was as even as even can get and when you win those games you have to come out feeling pretty good. This is especially true since this was technically a road game. The Texans have three home games in the division in the second half of the season. You have to feel pretty good about that.\n\nThe Great\n\nWe have to remember these moments when the opposite comes up. DeMeco Ryans overwhelming instinct is to turtle when he is up in a game. He trusts his defense. In most of his tenure that has been a good bet. It hasn’t been a good bet in this one and he recognized that for the most part. The hardest thing for a head coach and playcaller to do is to get a feel for what the moment calls for. They did turtle when up 24-14, but instinct is what it is. Otherwise, Ryans overcame his instincts and kept the pedal to the metal because that is what the game called for.\n\nIn particular, Ryans handled the end of the game very well with balancing the desire to give his kicker a chance to ice the game with guarding against disaster in case it didn’t work out. He also handled the clock at the end of the first half very well. That was a criticism in the Indianapolis game, so he showed a ton of growth in this one and we should mark it down because we would certainly mention it if the opposite were true.\n\nThe Good\n\nThis was the best rushing performance of the season. Make no mistake, this is still a passing football team and should be going forward. However, you don’t win football games unless you can gain yards on the ground when you need to. It wasn’t always pretty. For much of the first three quarters we were yelling at the screen whenever any rushing attempt came. However, they came alive in the fourth quarter and did just enough to keep the Jaguars honest.\n\nObviously, we will get to the majority of the passing game in our dedicated segment, but here is another hat tip to Jaylin Noel. He has gotten better in each of the past three weeks and is now a fully integrated part of the offense. Add in a clutch three catch performance from Nico Collins and Marvin Harrison Jr. and the shape of this passing attack is intact. The tight ends may be the story of this one though as they combined for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns. We will get to the ramifications on the wide receiver room down the line.\n\nThe Bad\n\nIt doesn’t matter who is calling plays. This is not the 2024-2025 defense. Heck, it isn’t even the 2023 defense. For whatever reason, they just aren’t good enough. Perhaps it was missing Jalen Pitre in the middle. Perhaps they whiffed on Reed Blankenship. Perhaps Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr, just aren’t as good this year as they were a year ago. Maybe all of those things are true in addition to the injury troubles in the linebacking core. \n\nWhatever the case may be, the time for simply thinking this group will snap out of it is over. They still have some players (Will Anderson cough) playing at a very high level, but it isn’t enough to simply throw out a vanilla defense and think you can outalent everyone. Either adjustments in the lineup or adjustments in the scheme will be needed to turn this around.\n\nFocus on Stroud\n\nThe numbers will say that Stroud threw for 312 yards, three touchdowns, and a pick. The rating says it was a 116.3 as Stroud had his best game of the season. However, that doesn’t tell the whole story. For the first three quarters, the Jaguars knew the pass was coming because that is all the Texans had. He beat the blitz consistently and had the only one bad play. Otherwise, it was a perfect performance. \n\nWhen the dust settles, he will have nine touchdowns and one interception on the season, will be near the league lead in passing yards, and a quarterback rating at almost 100. There is a stat called “expected completion percentage” that rates the difficulty of throws based on how open receivers are and how far down the field the attempts come. Stroud is second in the NFL in that department. Ultimately, the events of the past month indicate that the team is turning over the reigns to him to save their season. So far so good.\n\nThe revisionists will claim that Nick Caserio made a mistake by not paying him. It certainly looks that way now, but most of us were saying no before the season. We wanted to see it first. Well, we have seen it. This guy is earning his bag one game at a time. It will be exciting to see what happens with Harrison Jr. added to the receiving group. Plus, Tank Dell is almost ready to return. 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Others, like the Los Angeles Chargers, might be a lost cause, but many will be watching to see if the Browns and Rams will stay on their current course or […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3776:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWhen it comes to the 2026 NFL season, two of the teams that are defying expectations are the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams. Others, like the Los Angeles Chargers, might be a lost cause, but many will be watching to see if the Browns and Rams will stay on <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/132411/nfl-draft-rams-watch-browns-myles-garrett-week-1-niners\">their current course</a> or start to meet preseason expectations.\n\nObviously, the two teams are linked <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125936/browns-confirm-myles-garrett-trade-gm-andrew-berry-says-best-for-the-organization\">via the Myles Garrett trade</a>, with Cleveland set to receive Los Angeles’ first-round pick in the 2027 NFL draft, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125911/browns-future-draft-picks-myles-garrett-trade-details-2027-nfl-draft\">among other future selections</a>. Garrett is likely to return from injured reserve in the near future, but will it be enough to turn the Rams’ season around? Browns fans are hoping for a continued struggle, as Los Angeles’ pick is closer to the Top 5 than they are to a playoff spot.\n\nAs of now, the Rams are tied for the sixth-worst record in the NFL. Due to tiebreakers, Cleveland would receive the 11th overall selection from LA if the season ended today. In the meantime, the Browns’ own first-round selection <a href=\"https://www.tankathon.com/nfl\">would be slotted near the bottom of the opening stanza</a>.\n\nIf the Washington Commanders win on Monday Night Football, the Rams pick would move up a spot.\n\n2027 NFL draft order after Week 6\n\n\nLos Angeles Chargers\n\n\n\nMiami Dolphins\n\n\n\nTennessee Titans\n\n\n\nTampa Bay Buccaneers\n\n\n\nWashington Commanders\n\n\n\nDallas Cowboys – Goes to the New York Jets\n\n\n\nPhiladelphia Eagles\n\n\n\nHouston Texans\n\n\n\nArizona Cardinals\n\n\n\nIndianapolis Colts – Goes to the New York Jets\n\n\n\nLos Angeles Rams – Goes to the Cleveland Browns\n\n\n\nNew Orleans Saints\n\n\n\nNew York Jets\n\n\n\nAtlanta Falcons\n\n\n\nLas Vegas Raiders\n\n\n\nSeattle Seahawks\n\n\n\nCincinnati Bengals\n\n\n\nBaltimore Ravens\n\n\n\nNew York Giants\n\n\n\nCarolina Panthers\n\n\n\nDetroit Lions\n\n\n\nPittsburgh Steelers\n\n\n\nDenver Broncos\n\n\n\nNew England Patriots\n\n\n\nJacksonville Jaguars\n\n\n\nCleveland Browns\n\n\n\nGreen Bay Packers – Goes to the Dallas Cowboys\n\n\n\nChicago Bears\n\n\n\nBuffalo Bills\n\n\n\nSan Francisco 49ers\n\n\n\nKansas City Chiefs\n\n\n\nMinnesota Vikings\n\n\n\n\nWhere do you think the Browns end up selecting with their two first-round picks? Do you think the Rams continue to struggle and the Browns keep up their winning ways? Both switch course? Either?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sbnation.app&xcust=__sb0901awD__138981____r______________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792412050;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Cleveland Browns Draft\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:185;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9b2abc20cce8326baca8444f385699ee\";s:5:\"title\";s:85:\"Why Cowboys\' star-studded offense has suddenly gone silent under Brian Schottenheimer\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-offensive-struggles-dak-prescott-brian-schottenheimer-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:86:\"The Cowboys\' defensive problems were predictable, but their offensive collapse was not\";s:7:\"content\";s:86:\"The Cowboys\' defensive problems were predictable, but their offensive collapse was not\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792411995;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:186;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c4b42fc383ba81b0689ec74125445314\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Dynasty Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week Seven\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/10/19/dynasty-fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-seven-3/\";s:11:\"description\";s:55:\"We round up all the best waiver wire options this week.\";s:7:\"content\";s:4667:\"\n \n If you enjoy this weekly waiver wire content, please be sure to visit and subscribe to the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/dynastyleaguefootball\">DLF YouTube channel</a>. We provide a constant stream of free, quick-hitting, quality dynasty fantasy football analysis. It’s an amazing resource, and a terrific way to stay ahead of the competition!\n\n In case you are reading this, there is one bit of information to know before you start reading names. Just like last year’s series, we will be utilizing player rostership percentages, courtesy of real dynasty rosters from over 10,000 leagues on both Sleeper and MFL. While this may not be entirely accurate for every individual league, it is very reflective of how managers view who is worthy or not of a roster spot. Now that that’s covered, let’s dive into the waiver wire after Week 6!\n\nPlayers to double-check availability and immediately add:\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993952/JJ_McCarthy\">JJ McCarthy</a>, QB NYG\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994568/Dylan_Sampson\">Dylan Sampson</a>, RB CLE\n\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993942/Chris_Rodriguez\">Chris Rodriguez</a>, RB JAC\n\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992517/Dameon_Pierce\">Dameon Pierce</a>, RB PHI\n\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993962/Kendre_Miller\">Kendre Miller</a>, RB NO\n\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993334/Seth_McGowan\">Seth McGowan</a>, RB IND\n\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994653/Jaylin_Noel\">Jaylin Noel</a>, WR HOU\n\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994416/Travis_Hunter\">Travis Hunter</a>, WR JAC\n\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992735/Kendrick_Bourne\">Kendrick Bourne</a>, WR ARI\n\n\n <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993354/Michael_Mayer\">Michael Mayer</a>, TE LV\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992499/Tanner_McKee\">Tanner McKee</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994923/Cole_Payton\">Cole Payton</a>, QBs PHI\nThe major news on the week was <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993216/Jalen_Hurts\">Jalen Hurts</a> being placed on IR with a superficial blood clot in his calf and the speculation around his potential return has been all over the place. I have seen an optimistic one-month absence coinciding with the IR minimum games missed. I have seen six weeks or more as a median outcome. I have also seen that he’s out for the season if he goes on blood thinners. I don’t know what the true answer will be for Hurts’ missed time other than he has a minimum of three more games on IR, games that I presume will be started by Tanner McKee coming off a very unspectacular week against the Panthers, throwing for 215 yards and a TD on 45 attempts, averaging under 5 YPA. It was enough to be the QB18 heading into the Sunday Night game, out-producing <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9990917/Patrick_Mahomes\">Patrick Mahomes</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992399/Justin_Herbert\">Justin Herbert</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9900103/Deshaun_Watson\">Deshaun Watson</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994090/Cam_Ward\">Cam Ward</a>, and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992818/Bo_Nix\">Bo Nix</a>, and within a half-point of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992180/Sam_Darnold\">Sam Darnold</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/14895/Geno_Smith\">Geno Smith</a>.\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more! \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792411200;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:19:\"Dynasty Waiver Wire\";i:2;s:8:\"featured\";i:3;s:7:\"premium\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:187;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a207f0dd84eaffbba3b0c2f192de4bc1\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"How to watch Commanders vs 49ers: TV, radio, streaming, injury report\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-game-information/449597/how-to-watch-commanders-vs-49ers-tv-radio-streaming-injury-report\";s:11:\"description\";s:289:\"The Washington Commanders are on the road for Week 6 with a bye to follow in Week 7. They are traveling to the west coast to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. A big game in primetime with a lot of implications for Dan Quinn and others in the organization. The […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10605:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders catches a touchdown against Ambry Thomas #20 of the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Washington Commanders are on the road for Week 6 with a bye to follow in Week 7. They are traveling to the west coast to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. A big game in primetime with a lot of implications for Dan Quinn and others in the organization. The Commanders come into this game with a 1-3-1 record and they made a devastating series of mistakes on the final drive/play of overtime, leading to a tie with the Giants. They need to wipe the stink off that result, but they’ll have a tall task taking on the 5-0 49ers on the road.\n\nThe Commanders offense will be without RB Bill Croskey-Merritt, but should have their top two WRs who have been dealing with hamstring injuries back. They are also expected to activate CB Trey Amos and RB Jeremy McNichols from injured reserve. Washington will need all hands on deck, and a big game from QB Jayden Daniels to leave California with the win.\n\nThe 49ers share the best record in football with the Chiefs and Vikings at 5-0. Brock Purdy has been playing at an MVP-level this season, despite the injuries that have decimated the Niners WR room. San Francisco is coming off a hard-fought division win against the Seattle Seahawks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGOOOOOOLD PAAAAAANTS <a href=\"https://t.co/6T368q06Wq\">pic.twitter.com/6T368q06Wq</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2110782001255178653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nInjury Report\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/WASvsSF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WASvsSF</a> game status— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2111532699009646625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders vs. 49ers Saturday injury report: Bill Croskey-Merritt out <a href=\"https://t.co/0pQkKz9Nlx\">https://t.co/0pQkKz9Nlx</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2111499602830786825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nMatchup: Washington Commanders (1-3-1) @ San Francisco 49ers (5-0)\n\nLocation: Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, CA\n\nDate/Time: October 19th, 2026, 8:15 p.m. ET\n\nTV: ABC/ESPN\n\nJoe Buck (play-by-play)\n\nTroy Aikman (analyst)\n\nLisa Salters, Laura Rutledge (sideline)\n\n\nMake the SB Nation app part of Commanders game day!\n\n\n\nNew to Hogs Haven? 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href=\"http://www.fubo.tv/lp/sports/?irad=343747&irmp=482924&sharedid=HogsHaven\">Fubo.TV</a>, <a href=\"https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/986160/9070?subId1=HogsHaven&subId2=NFL&subId3=042021&sharedid=SBNation&u=https%3A%2F%2Fplus.espn.com%2Fnfl\">ESPN+</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Odds</a>: Washington +7.5 , 51.5 O/U\n\nCommanders +330\n\n49ers -420\n\nPredictions: \n\nScott Jennings: San Francisco 28 – Washington 23\n\nScott Bair: San Francisco 28 – Washington 20\n\nEnemy Blog: <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niners Nation</a>\n\n\n\nWashington Commanders 2026 Schedule\n\nWeek 1\n\n@ Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, September 13th, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX) L 22-24\n\nWeek 2\n\n@ Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, September 20th, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX) L 37-20\n\nWeek 3\n\nvs Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, September 27th, 1 p.m. ET, FOX) W 33-31\n\nWeek 4\n\nvs 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matchup\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-gambling-odds/177253/lions-vs-packers-odds-week-7-opening-lines-point-spread-total\";s:11:\"description\";s:317:\"The Detroit Lions (3-2) will host their division rival Green Bay Packers (4-2) in Week 7, and the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook have set the opening betting line at Lions -3.5 points. The Packers finished their 2025 season by snagging the seven seed in the playoffs, but the Bears eliminated them in the Wild […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4467:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: Jameson Williams #1 of the Detroit Lions scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Detroit Lions (3-2) will host their division rival Green Bay Packers (4-2) in Week 7, and the folks over at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> have set the opening betting line at Lions -3.5 points.\n\nThe Packers finished their 2025 season by snagging the seven seed in the playoffs, but the Bears eliminated them in the Wild Card round. Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley was hired to be the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay hired Jonathan Gannon (previously the head coach of the Cardinals) as a replacement. \n\nWith Gannon came a new 3-4 defense and a whole bunch of changes on the defensive side of the ball. EDGE Rashan Gary was traded to the Cowboys, NT Colby Wooden was traded to the Colts, while EDGE Kingsley Enagbare, MIKE Quay Walker, and CB Nate Hobbs departed in free agency. EDGE/LB Micah Parsons continues to recover from an ACL tear and is not expected to be available in Week 7. Being up against the cap, the Packers elected to promote from within, inserting EDGE Lukas Van Ness and ILB Isaiah McDuffie into the starting lineup, trading for LB Zaire Franklin (who is starting in place of injured Edgerrin Cooper), and drafting starters CB Brandon Cisse (second round) and NT Chris McClellan (third) on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.\n\nOn offense, the Packers lost QB Malik Willis, RB Emanuel Wilson, WR Dontayvion Wicks (traded to the Eagles), WR Romeo Dobbs, LT Rasheed Walker, and LG/C Elgton Jenkins; like on defense, they elected to mostly promote from within, elevating RB Marshawn Lloyd into a bigger role (especially with Josh Jacobs suspended—he is expected to return in Week 7), WR Savion Williams and LT Jordan Morgan into the starting lineup, and shifting Sean Rhyan inside to center. Their guard spots have been a massive problem, and the Packers have been searching for answers, with their most recent pairing being RG Travis Glover and former Lion LG Laken Tomlinson (starting in place of the injured Aaron Banks).\n\nAfter a slow start to their 2026 season, the Packers have settled down as their offense has found its groove. The Packers opened the season with a loss after allowing the Vikings to drop 39 points on them, rebounded in Week 2 by beating the Jets by three points, only to lose again in Week 3 as the Falcons dominated them on the ground to the tune of 35 points. In Week 4, the Packers once again found a way to win by three points, this time over the Bucs, then smashed a Caleb Williams-less Bears team 31-7. In Week 6, the Packers took on the Cowboys’ 31st-ranked defense on “Sunday Night Football,” and while they jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first half, they only scored six points in the second half. Fortunately, their defense held strong and allowed only 13 points, and the game ended in a 23-13 win.\n\nWith the Packers offense in a groove, the Lions secondary is certainly going to be tested. Will they be able to carry over the success they had against the Cardinals in Week 5? Will Brian Branch return? If so, how big of a factor will he be? With so much unknown about the Lions’ defense, there’s a real chance the Packers continue their run of putting up points, and Detroit will need their top-scoring offense to keep pace and lead the Lions to victory.\n\n\nLions fans, download the SB Nation app today!\n\n\n\nThe SB Nation app keeps you connected to fellow Lions fans before, during and after every game.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the live game-day chat\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nMove seamlessly between communities and conversations\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_fanduel&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_fanduel\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792411200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Detroit Lions gambling odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:189;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c259f96814e0d17389daaf139cf0657d\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"Broncos vs. Seahawks: The No Bull Review\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-analysis/189384/broncos-vs-seahawks-no-bull-review\";s:11:\"description\";s:293:\"We’re a finicky bunch here in Broncos Country. Also, the media is always a fickle bunch of knee-jerk creatures with little to no nuance for this game that we love. Let me lay some No Bull truth down for you all that can hopefully talk some of you back from the ledge into wading into […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15564:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 15: Kris Abrams-Draine #31 celebrates with Ja\'Quan McMillian #29 of the Denver Broncos after securing an interception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe’re a finicky bunch here in Broncos Country. Also, the media is always a fickle bunch of knee-jerk creatures with little to no nuance for this game that we love. \n\nLet me lay some No Bull truth down for you all that can hopefully talk some of you back from the ledge into wading into the abyss about Bo Nix and the offensive woes that Fitz-ception and the rest of the talking heads are freaking out about.\n\nCredit where it is due\n\nThe #1 thing that everyone who’s trying to dump on Bo Nix right now is forgetting is that the Seattle Seahawks have an absolutely fierce defense that matches up VERY well against our offense. Their front is one of the best in the game. They schematically crush average run games (and let’s be honest, ours is not average: it is poor). They also make it extremely hard on the back end to complete deep passes.\n\nEveryone wants to talk about how bad Nix is, but has absolutely no clue about what happened on the film. I do not have access to All-22, but I can tell you there were NOT people open against that defense. When the broadcast did show us the better angles, our receivers were smothered outside of one singular play.\n\nDial back the perspective a little wider. We just played 6 of the toughest defenses in the NFL, and our two losses came to two of the undefeated teams as it stands today: the 49ers and Chiefs.\n\nThis game was never going to be pretty offensively.\n\nThis 6-game stretch was never going to be roses and touchdowns.\n\n\n\nPerspective is needed\n\nLet’s be better fans and think a little deeper. We’ve seen so much of this story before.\n\nBo Nix struggled just as badly last season, the same way early in the season. We looked terrible in a Thursday night game last season.\n\nThis run game is a stinking hot one and a half-foot-wide cow patty, and our wide receivers are very much overrated and inconsistent.\n\nThinking back a little further, I saw this same story back in the 2015 season. I think a lot of you have forgotten just how pathetic the offense was under Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler that season. That team got dragged by the defense all the way to the Super Bowl. \n\nTake a deep breath, Broncos Country. Uncle Sadaraine is here to tell you this season is not in danger…it is actually just getting started. More on that when we wrap up. For now, let’s dig into reviewing this game.\n\n\n\nOffense\n\nWhile I love to see a coach dedicated to the run game, I am getting quite uncomfortable with how much we lean into a part of the game that performs so poorly.\n\nWe ran into 8 and 9-man boxes (loosely…you could say the safety was out of the box, but he was only out by one friggin step) multiple times. I do not understand how this offense wasn’t dialing up a quick slant / out or a play-action audible more often. \n\nEither the players aren’t capable of adjusting on the field for whatever strange reason, or Payton doesn’t trust them to execute (or both).\n\nBut we had many 2 and less yard gains because of running into stacked boxes with a back who looks completely washed and a line that is inconsistent at executing their blocks.\n\nYes, we made 2 drives work with a run game that churned out production. But when that dried up, they just kept hitting the same buttons hoping for it to finally work. It was absolute insanity through the 3rd and 4th quarters.\n\nOne problem I saw was a problem with design. In the 4th quarter on 3rd and 10, the play design was absolutely mind-boggling to the side Nix was reading. Both outside routes Nix was looking at were in-breaking next to each other with a safety over the top. There was no space for him to find a play to throw to. Just have those guys scissor and give your quarterback a read to throw to one-on-one. They can’t keep a safety over both if you do that. \n\nQuarterbacks\n\nBo Nix is not broken. He has regressed this season at some level, but I do expect that at some level when his offseason was spent recovering from a broken ankle and 2nd surgery. I know Broncos Country is absolutely coo coo for Cocoa Puffs when it comes to quarterback play, but you all need to ease up. This is only his 3rd year, and he did NOT have a full offseason to sharpen his skill set. \n\nI’m not saying he’s a great quarterback. I think he’s looking average at best. But when we think about how many good defenses he’s been facing, I have to think there’s a really great opportunity in front of him to start rounding into form as the season wears on.\n\nI do get frustrated on 3rd down after 3rd down with him not producing something, but I’d love someone to show me all the opportunities he missed because they sure as hell didn’t look to me to be there when we did get coverage angles.\n\n\n\nLine\n\nThis line had a good half with really well-executed blocks for two touchdown drives. As the game wore on, they wore down, and the play got choppy up front (especially in the run plays). They ran power a few times that were as good as you will see in the NFL this weekend. \n\nI was rather disappointed with Luke Wattenburgh’s bad snap. At what point will he play like a long-term starting center?\n\nRunning Backs\n\nRJ Harvey is the one guy on the offense that is playing inspired football. He’s only getting a couple of handfuls of touches each game, but he’s making them count. He executed a great screen play with a great block from Wattenburg out in space for a 16-yard gain. Later on the same drive, he pulled off another to get the ball inside the 10. He also converted a 3rd and 1 out of shotgun by shooting to the outside. He took a wild cat snap to the house for the 2nd touchdown of the game. He finished with 6 runs for 25 yards (4.2 ypc) and 3 catches on 4 targets for 31 yards.\n\nWe’re going to go way back with JK Dobbins to spit some No Bull truth this week. JK Dobbins is Lance Ball. He’s a guy we’re feeding who knows the offense but just doesn’t bring anything worthwhile to the table. His touchdown run was a credit to the line (one of their best blocked plays of the game). He had one good run for 16 yards where he actually jump-stepped to avoid a tackle for 16 yards. But he only created 41 yards on 17 carries (2.4 ypc). Without that one 16-yard run, he was 16 for 25, which is 1.57 ypc. This is honestly dog shit production from a running back. The SECOND that Jonah Coleman gets back, he should get a start over Dobbins or Tyler Badie. Dobbins is a detriment to this offense and should be treated as such. He’s supposed to be a power back who can power through tackles, and I just don’t see that in his game this year.\n\nLet’s throw in some credit to Tyler Badie for his big conversion on 4th and 3 behind Meinerz and McGlinchey. It was a shame he got injured and was out of the game, as I think he deserves more opportunities given what we’ve seen in front of him so far this season.\n\n\n\nReceivers\n\nNone of our receivers are worthy of anything positive this week. They got owned by and large the whole game and did not create separation to give Nix options. Cortland Sutton dropped a pass that hit him in the hands. Jaylen Waddle got dinged up and finished the game, but was only 4 out of 7 targets for 24 yards. The receivers and tight ends were smothered by the Seahawks defense and did not find a way to fight that got them openings.\n\n\n\nDefense\n\nVance Joseph and this defense deserve all the credit in the world for this win. They were a salient force that does not get enough credit for how well they have been playing.\n\nJSN is the Seahawks’ offense. He got his 134 yards on 12 receptions. I will take that all day, and I’m not even kidding. Vance had his guys play a mix of off coverage or press with a safety over the top and set things up so that JSN was never allowed to get a ton of space to work with.\n\nWithout Patrick Surtain II and with a still-recovering Riley Moss (who only played 20 snaps), we handled this offense the right way and let our young corners get help and be put in spots to play safe.\n\nThis led to a long, boring defensive struggle that absolutely is to this Denver team’s advantage. It forces Sam Darnold to need to press late to win, and our dominating pass rush was the key to sealing the win.\n\n\n\nFront 7\n\nAlex Singleton played an inspired game. This was easily his best game this season and might have been the best we’ve seen him play since he joined the team. He did an exceptional job attacking bubble screens in this game, stopping 2 for little or no gain. He led the team with 13 tackles (on-time tackles at that…he was largely where he needed to be). He had a tackle for loss and created 2 quarterback hits with pressure blitzing.\n\nThe NFL needs to watch out for Que Robinson. He’s reminding me of a young Shaq Barrett. This young player has all the tools and is starting to round into form. On 3rd and 10, he showed a superb speed rush as the tackle forgot to block him for a sack. He batted down a pass in the 3rd quarter. He had a tackle for loss and 2 quarterback hits. \n\nNik Bonitto was creating a ton of pressure this game. He ended with ½ a sack and 1 quarterback hit, but he was one of the reasons that Darnold was feeling rushed as the game wore on. Bonitto was constantly threatening pressure from the outside, and it got Darnold shook.\n\nJonah Ellis also got a big sack on 3rd down, chipped in a tackle for loss, and had a quarterback hit. He’s another player that’s sharpening his game as the season wears on, which is really good as our pass rush was sluggish earlier in the season.\n\nZach Allen has notched another game where he’s one of the core reasons our pass rush is so effective. He constantly shoots gaps to break down the pocket and create pressure (which mostly doesn’t show up on the stat sheet). He had 2 batted passes. He had the other ½ sack with Bonitto.\n\n\n\nSecondary\n\nJa’Quan McMillian elevated his play for this big game on a short week. I love this guy. When the team needs a big play in a big game, he shows up. He had another sack off a corner blitz. He had a tackle for loss, a quarterback hit on a different blitz, defended two passes, and of course won the game with his interception in overtime. George Paton better frigging pay this guy this offseason. He’s a key player on this defense.\n\nKris Abrams-Draine needs some mad props from Broncos Country. This guy was fearless lining up multiple times against JSN and executing the game plan. It wasn’t all pretty. He gave up a 1st down to a rushed stacked formation where he played too far back. He had several snaps where he was playing off coverage on JSN and gave up some passes, but it absolutely was by design. The defense was not letting JSN have the chance to get deep. But this guy had 3 pass defenses in the game, which is exceptional. He also got a game-changing interception (it would have been the game-winning play if the offense had been able to get just one 1st down).\n\nJahdae Barron also accounted well for himself, playing every snap on defense (along with Singleton and Brandon Jones). He did have a 40+ yard pass on him, but he defended it well. It was a damned-near perfect throw and catch. Barron is a very talented player stuck behind more talented guys on this roster. Getting these snaps is going to pay dividends for us in the future as we’re likely going to see him need to take a starting role next season.\n\n\n\nSpecial Teams\n\nWil Lutz sealed the game in overtime with a 53-yard field goal. He’s had some shaky kicks this season, but the ice water was flowing in his veins for this late win. I do want to say he’s got to clean up whatever is causing his kicks to shank on him. He had one kickoff that he sent out of bounds, which is just terrible, as it gave the Seahawks the ball at the 40-yard line.\n\nWhile I’ve been really thrilled with Jeremy Crawshaw this season, both he and Darren Rizzi need pie in their face for constantly punting to Shaheed as the game wore on. Shaheed is a gifted returner, and us punting to him late gave them excellent field position to help them get back into the game.\n\nHolding no-calls\n\nOne piece of this game worth mentioning is that the refs were frustratingly blind to holds by the Seahawks’ offensive line. Multiple 3rd downs were converted because guys were pulling our players down from the side or behind. If the rule is too hard to call, let’s just toss it out. This game never gets to overtime without the refs helping keep Darnold safe.\n\nFinal Thoughts\n\nWe have a mini-bye followed by a game against the struggling Arizona Cardinals. That’s plenty of time to do some serious “get right” work on offense. This defense can win us any game each and every week.\n\nBut really, Bo Nix is going to keep getting better. Let’s not forget that he’s got that clutch gene in him and elevates when the going gets tough. That’s not a skill you can teach. That’s like speed: either you have it, or you don’t.\n\nI do not think Nix is playing with an injury. 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Saints beat Giants 34-27 to improve to 2-4 A surprising end to the game probably should have never happened, but at least the Saints won. Saints CB Martin Emerson Jr. reflects on breakout 2-interception game Maybe Emerson Jr. should start moving forward, but for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2109:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/116665/saints-beat-giants-34-27-to-improve-to-2-4#comments\">Saints beat Giants 34-27 to improve to 2-4</a>\n\nA surprising end to the game probably should have never happened, but at least the Saints won.\n\n\nWho Dat! Join Saints fans on the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nBring the energy of game day wherever you go and share every reaction with fellow members of the Who Dat Nation.\n\n\n\n\nChat live during Saints games\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nJump seamlessly between communities\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/10/18/saints-martin-emerson-interceptions-koolaid-mckinstry-migraine/92320603007/\">Saints CB Martin Emerson Jr. reflects on breakout 2-interception game</a>\n\nMaybe Emerson Jr. should start moving forward, but for who?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/saints-owner-gayle-benson-wanted-more-urgency-she-got-it-from-linebacker-isaiah-stalbird/article_f2fd87e6-25ef-4bf2-9ead-8f5832dd4396.html\">Saints owner Gayle Benson wanted more urgency. She got it from linebacker Isaiah Stalbird.</a>\n\nStalbird’s game-changing play may have been the biggest of the day. \n\n\nKellen Moore after Saints hang on against the Giants: “We found a way to win.” <a href=\"https://t.co/9eACAHasMY\">pic.twitter.com/9eACAHasMY</a>— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jeff_Nowak/status/2111923834836090895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792411200;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:191;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7a294bf9e80464ff0cc0e63f31d97e16\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Bears rebound with explosive offense in win over Falcons\";s:4:\"link\";s:110:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/125575/chicago-bears-vs-falcons-recap-week-6-nfl-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:318:\"The Chicago Bears needed a statement win with Caleb Williams coming back from injury and the team having just suffered a tough loss to the Packers the week before. With their matchup against the Falcons on Sunday, they found exactly that. The 31-23 score isn’t quite reflective of how the game went for most of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4655:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears needed a statement win with Caleb Williams coming back from injury and the team having just suffered a tough loss to the Packers the week before. With their matchup against the Falcons on Sunday, they found exactly that.\n\nThe 31-23 score isn’t quite reflective of how the game went for most of the time. Atlanta was able to score 16 points in the fourth quarter, partially due to Ben Johnson’s decision to put in his defensive backups early in the quarter, giving the Falcons more time to eat into the lead. But that snafu aside, this was a game that the Bears dominated a vast majority of the time. Offensively and defensively, Chicago was the better team.\n\nAs the Bears move to 4-2 for the season, here are some of my takeaways from the game.\n\nCaleb returns with a vengeance\n\nAfter missing three games with a hamstring injury, Caleb Williams made his long-awaited return to the field on Sunday. Upon first review, he didn’t have a single incompletion that wasn’t a throwaway. That’s an absurd level of efficiency. He finished the game going 30-for-36 (83.3%) with 305 passing yards, a touchdown, no interceptions, and a 111.2 passer rating. His accuracy helped elevated the Bears’ offense to a strong performance against the Falcons’ defense.\n\nAs of this writing, Williams’ 80.6 initial <a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-hq/rankings/quarterback\">PFN QB Impact</a> grade ranked No. 4 among all NFL quarterbacks in Week 6. Most advanced analytics had him as at least a top-five quarterback for the week, and he ranks No. 6 in the league in the aforementioned PFN QB Impact grade throughout the entire season. His ability to play on time within Ben Johnson’s offense has been remarkable in the two non-monsoon games he’s played, and his confidence and poise stood out on Sunday.\n\nDennis Allen’s stellar three quarters\n\nThe 23 points that the Bears gave up are not entirely reflective of how their defense performed over most of the game. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen did a great job of manufacturing pressure up front, as Michael Penix Jr. ended up sacked five times on Sunday. Three of those sacks came from Kyler Gordon, who had three sacks and <a href=\"https://x.com/minakimes/status/2111912557451833736?s=20\">five quick pressures</a> on just eight pass-rushing snaps.\n\nAllen has done a great job of using the blitz to make up for a lack of pressure from a four-man rush, and his consistent looks of double-mug A-gap blitzes, only to drop certain defenders back in coverage, have kept quarterbacks guessing snap after snap. Gordon has been a tremendous blitzing defensive back during his time with the Bears, and as Allen has taken a blitz-heavy approach to calling plays, Gordon’s physicality and urgency has been a tremendous fit. He looked right at home in his first game of the 2026 season.\n\nAvoiding catastrophe is a sign of growth\n\nAs a head coach, there haven’t been too many games where Ben Johnson has had to protect a massive lead. Any Bears fan will tell you that many of their matchups in that electric 2025 season often came down to the wire, with Chicago either playing from behind or engaged in an evenly-matched shootout until the very end. The Bears held a massive lead over the Falcons going into the fourth quarter, and though they almost gave it up, they didn’t collapse.\n\nIs that a low bar to reach? Potentially. But the Bears have had so many blown leads over the years under previous head coaches, and for a moment, Sunday’s finish felt like another instance of the team falling apart in the final stretch. When Kyler Gordon had that strip sack on third down to give the Bears the ball with three minutes left in regulation, and the offense was able to kill the clock with a well-executed run game, some of those demons became exercised. As Johnson becomes more comfortable with a big lead, it would be surprising to see him take his foot off the gas as much as he did on Sunday. 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Those hopes are not entirely dashed, but they are certainly dimmed by the past two games. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14703:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Atlanta Falcons turned in two glorious weeks where they beat down the Packers and Saints, giving us hope they were rounding into form and becoming something more than the mediocrity we had seen for nearly a decade running. Those hopes are not entirely dashed, but they are certainly dimmed by the past two games.\n\nFacing good coaches and good teams, the Falcons have stumbled. Last week they played a close, solid game that fell apart late against the Ravens with a backup quarterback, and this week they managed to turn a 31-7 game into a 31-23 game late. Notably in both cases, they lost owing to excruciating special teams mishaps, defensive lapses spurred by injuries, and whatever the hell has been going on offensively. That has taken them from 2-2 to 2-4, hovering just above the dismal basement of the NFC South, and has effectively blown a hole in all the arguments for taking them seriously.\n\nDid you believe in the offense? They’ve been weirdly allergic to Bijan Robinson early in games and their quarterback, while capable of brilliance, is faltering under pressure. Do you love the defense? It’s down multiple cornerbacks, both starting linebackers, and is showing the cracks you’d expect when major injuries pile up. Did you have high hopes for special teams after an encouraging summer? They have a massive, persistent return game problem that has repeatedly put the offense in bad spots and given opposing teams life. And so on.\n\nAgainst a very good Bears that punched above its weight defensively for much of the afternoon, this team was only intermittently competitive. They were within one score early but kept dropping further and further behind until they were down 31-7, at which point the defense got a couple of stops, the offense kicked into high gear, and they climbed back within eight. After the team’s last ditch drive fell short, the defense couldn’t keep the Bears from running out the clock and they dropped their third game in three tries at home this year. There’s a wide swath of blame to go around here, and what makes efforts like these even more frustrating is that this team can pull together stretches of something approaching excellence, but has been unable to sustain them these past two weeks. \n\nLook, this is a team with a clear laundry list of needs, a massive amount of 2027 cap space, and enough picks to potentially go out and grab the high end players they need to fill those holes, and generally the decisions the front office has made to this point encourage us to feel hopeful about the future. If you came into this season expecting an up-and-down first season for Kevin Stefanski and company, the broad contours of this season to this point aren’t shocking. We probably need to retain the capacity to look at the future in a reasonable way to endure the roller coaster we are most assuredly riding now. We should also remember that outside of that dismal effort against the Panthers, the Falcons have been competitive in every game they’ve played despite the many rookies and one-year signings they’re relying on to get the job done in 2026, which is worth something. \n\nBut! The here and now is deeply frustrating. It’s hard to explain why Bijan Robinson had one carry in the first two drives against a weak run defense and only nine carries overall when he’s so dynamic that he can change the flow of a game, even if you’re down by a lot. It’s hard to watch this team’s returners repeatedly elect to make a go at it with punts and kicks they have no business fielding and believe there’s not a ton of work to be done in that phase. And it’s hard to see such a game effort from a bruised and battered defense—please get well soon, Kendal Daniels—undone by injuries and other phases of the game, especially when they’re having to contend with Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams.\n\nIt is just frustrating to be a Falcons fans right now, as it long has been, and difficult to see them reversing this skid against a 49ers team that ranks among the NFL’s best next week. Too long this team has been defined by what it can’t do rather than what it can do, and if the ceiling feels a bit higher this year with the glimpses of great play we’ve seen, the downside still seems destined to define their 2026. At 2-4, they’ll need to prove that sentiment wrong in a hurry if they’re able to do so.\n\nOn to the full recap. \n\nThe Good\n\n\nMichael Penix seems destined to be in both The Good and The Ugly every week with the way things are tracking. The good is not difficult to see—Penix got going against the blitz in the second half, he made some tremendous throws to Jahan Dotson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London along the way—and I’m hopeful that him going out there and slinging three touchdowns after exiting last week with a rib injury will quiet some of the unjustified criticism of his toughness. When you can keep him clean or he knows where the pressure is coming from, Penix can do tremendous things. \n\n\n\nBijan Robinson did well with his limited touches, with the only (very real) blemish on his day coming in the form of a rough holding call. The shame is that he didn’t get more work. \n\n\n\nIt was another fine day from Drake London, who hoovered up every target he had a reasonable chance at, but this was the Kyle Pitts breakout game. He reeled in five of his seven targets for 60 yards and a pair of touchdowns, both excellent efforts and one of which saw him extend to make the score happen. After a three week drought to start the season that saw him with just two grabs for 20 yards on six targets, Pitts has 13 grabs for 149 yards and three touchdowns over the past three weeks. Tommy Rees appears to be figuring out how to utilize him, and if the team can just do so more consistently earlier in games, the offense should be in better shape. \n\n\n\nI’ve had Jahan Dotson in a dynasty league for a while now, so I’ve tracked his career with interest and have long felt he was better than his production has indicated. I was a fan of dropping him into this offense given his ability to win deep, and we saw that in Weeks 4 and 5. What we hadn’t seen necessarily was the ability to win contested catches, but Dotson did that on a great touchdown grab against the Bears where he was blanketed but reeled in a pretty ball from Michael Penix Jr. for the score, and Dotson finished as the team’s leading receiver with 87 yards and a score on three grabs. The one where he came back on an underthrown Penix deep ball and spun out of a tackle to pick up additional yardage afterwards was also worth calling out. The team needed a non-London receiving threat to step up, and Dotson is doing it in a major way.\n\n\n\nThat Gervon Dexter/Brandon Dorlus duo is as good as it gets. They were one of the few consistent sources of pressure in this one and came up with two of Atlanta’s four sacks, with LaCale London and Za’Darius Smith also chipping in one each. All four have been assets this year, but Dorlus and Dexter simply blow up pockets week after week and even made a quarterback as elusive as Caleb Williams uncomfortable. \n\n\n\nJessie Bates forced a fumble, the second straight week he’s been involved in a big turnover, with Harold Perkins Jr. scooping the ball up. After a quiet start to the year, Bates is heating up. \n\n\n\nI give Harold Perkins Jr. and Josh Woods a lot of credit for needing to come into this game and play major snaps with Divine Deablo and Kendal Daniels both out and holding their own, particularly Woods given that his role is typically exclusively on special teams. \n\n\n\nWhile special teams has been something of a disaster for Atlanta in 2026, it’s not because of Jake Bailey. The punter absolutely boomed multiple punts today despite unfavorable field position, giving Atlanta’s defense a fighting chance, and has been solid-to-terrific all year long. \n\n\n\nIf you want to focus on encouraging signs, the fact that the Falcons did not simply roll over completely down 31-7 qualifies. It’s the mark of a team willing and able to fight that they even made it a game that late, despite everything, and we just need to say that fight a hell of a lot sooner. \n\n\nThe Ugly\n\n\nFootball is a brutal game, something we’re reminded of on a weekly basis. But it’s rarely as scary as it was for Kendal Daniels in this game, when he made a big tackle and was down on the field, and the stretcher came out and the team’s trainers continued to work on him through multiple commercial breaks. He was ultimately carted off strapped down to a stretcher, and while the Falcons put out an update during the game that <a href=\"https://x.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/2111906054887923871\">he was alert and had movement in his extremities</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/ByDanielFlick/status/2111928730847158424\">he returned to the locker room this evening</a>, we don’t know what’s next for him. I’m just glad he seems to be okay, because that was scary as it gets. \n\n\n\nPenix got into a groove against the blitz late, as I mentioned, but he remains a frustrating player to watch under pressure. He took five sacks on Sunday, fumbled twice, and both makes sloppy throws and appears to not feel the pressure until it’s too late when teams bring heat. That combined with the <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-analysis/97455/week-6-snap-reactions-too-little-too-late-michael-penix-jeff-ulbrich\">tendency Tre’Shon Diaz mentioned</a> to lock onto his first option led to frustrating stretches of sputtering offense for a team heavily reliant on the pass Sunday, and undermined some of the fine work Penix did the rest of the day as a passer. If he can scan the field a little faster and more consistently hang in there and deliver sharp passes under pressure, as he does a handful of times every game, Penix can still be a phenomenal player. Right now, he’s a good one with significant holes in his game, and teams are exploiting that. \n\n\n\nOf course, it helps when the offensive line is keeping pressure away from you, <a href=\"https://x.com/marcraimondi/status/2111917624544358518\">something that just didn’t happen Sunday</a>. The Bears blitzed often and got a free rusher multiple times, which led to three sacks for defensive back Kyler Gordon, and the line has been struggling mightily to handle extra rushers and sometimes just a standard number. If the line—and Atlanta’s larger cast of position players—can’t do a better job of keeping Penix clean, there’s a hard ceiling on this passing game. \n\n\n\nThe Falcons have long made things more difficult on offense than they need to be, and Tommy Rees was infused with the spirits of Dirk Koetter, Arthur Smith, and Zac Robinson on Sunday. Bijan Robinson got one six yard carry on the first two drives of the game, with two terrible screen passes to Bijan (for negative yardage) and passes on every other play as the Falcons meekly limped off the field twice. Given the state of Chicago’s run defense—they’re not great—that was a bizarre decision that undermined Atlanta’s obvious strength. The fact that Bijan got just nine carries overall when the passing game was so up and down is, I understand well, a function of falling behind. It still feels like this team has to come up with ways to get their most dynamic playmaker the ball if game script calls for not giving him carries—and given how dynamic he is, they should probably still give him carries—and those ways probably can’t be slow-developing screens. \n\n\n\nCaleb Williams is a wizard, and in my opinion is one of the maybe three most talented quarterbacks in the NFL, even if he isn’t necessarily one of the three best just yet. The Falcons saw that firsthand on Sunday, when Williams evaded pressure, made tight window throws, and just generally made himself an agent of chaos against a defense that looked mighty overmatched. The Falcons got a better handle on him in the second half, but the damage was done at that point, and this team is having an enormous amount of trouble preventing capable quarterbacks from picking them apart on short-to-intermediate routes. \n\n\n\nZachariah Branch has all the talent and potential in the world, but he’s had limited chances to prove himself thus far and has not been an impactful returner. He was worse than that against Chicago, when he went to field a punt deep in Atlanta territory in the late second quarter and simply muffed it, with the Bears picking up the fumble and scoring three plays later to make it 21-7. Lapses in concentration can happen to anyone and I’m not going to beat Branch up too much for this, but it was an incredibly costly mistake that might cost him opportunities in the short term. The fact that he fumbled again later on a kickoff return will hopefully help him avoid doing so again in the future, because even with limited options, I can’t imagine the Falcons will yank him off returns. He just has to do a better job securing the ball, period.\n\n\n\nThere’s a larger issue with special teams this year, which have just been sloppy and making way too many mistakes as a unit. Branch’s muffed punt and fumbled return are execution errors, but Branch, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Brian Robinson Jr. keep fielding kicks and punts they have no business picking up \n\n\nThe Wrapup\n\nGame MVP\n\nHard to award one for this game, but Jahan Dotson, Kyle Pitts, Brandon Dorlus, Gervon Dexter, and (if you ignore the bumpy ride) Michael Penix Jr. are among those who deserve some credit for the highs we did see. \n\nOne Takeaway\n\nThe Falcons have too much attrition, make too many mistakes, and frankly aren’t quite talented enough to play four quality quarters against quality opponents, which figures to matter a lot next week. \n\nNext Week\n\nThe San Francisco 49ers are on deck, with one of the best teams in the NFC hoping to run the Falcons over. It’s the last game of a three game homestand and the Falcons are winless at home. \n\nFinal Word\n\nNotfun. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792411200;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:34:\"Atlanta Falcons scores and results\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:193;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fbe7e86b9135347f072e7f26595042b2\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ Week 6 victory over the Chargers\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/213494/5-things-learned-chiefs-week-6-victory-over-chargers\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"Coming off the bye, the Kansas City Chiefs entered this game looking to go 3-0 against AFC West opponents this season. It was evident from the jump who the better team was. The Chiefs didn’t play a perfect game, and at times it felt like they were coasting, but they dominated all four quarters. Kansas […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9019:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nComing off the bye, the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> entered this game looking to go 3-0 against AFC West opponents this season. It was evident from the jump who the better team was. The Chiefs didn’t play a perfect game, and at times it felt like they were coasting, but they dominated all four quarters.\n\nKansas City’s pass rushers and standout running back Kenneth Walker III were especially impressive in the Chiefs’ <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-game-information/213318/chiefs-chargers-live-updates-game-thread\">22-6</a> victory over the <a href=\"https://boltsfromtheblue.com\">Los Angeles Chargers</a>.\n\nHere are five things we learned from the Chiefs stealing the Chargers’ lunch money:\n\n1. K9 is not just the top dog; he’s the NFL MVP\n\nThrough the first six weeks of the season, this isn’t even up for debate. I know the NFL decided in some nefarious back-channel meeting that the NFL MVP is now a quarterback award. The only exception is when a running back is having a truly transcendent year—well, Kenneth Walker III is doing just that.\n\nOver five games, Walker has 665 rushing yards and averages 6.2 yards per carry, with eight total touchdowns. For reference, the last time a non-quarterback won the <a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-most-valuable-player-complete-list-winners-year\">NFL MVP</a> was in 2012 when <a href=\"https://dailynorseman.com\">Minnesota Vikings</a> running back <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/10452/adrian-peterson\">Adrian Peterson</a> won the award.\n\nThat season, Peterson rushed for 2,097 yards and 13 total touchdowns, averaging six yards per carry. Before Peterson won the award, you have to go back to 2006 to find the next season a non-quarterback won the MVP. Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson won that year. Interestingly, in 2005, <a href=\"https://filedgulls.com\">Seattle Seahawks</a> running back Shaun Alexander also won MVP.\n\nIn 2006, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/2553/ladainian-tomlinson\">Tomlinson</a> ran for 1,815 yards and 31 total touchdowns, averaging 5.2 yards per carry.\n\nIn 2005, Alexander ran 1,880 yards and 28 total touchdowns, averaging 5.1 yards per carry.\n\nIt’s still early, and Walker needs to keep up this pace and stay healthy for the rest of the season, but right now, Walker is on pace to rush for 2,260 yards and 27 total touchdowns.\n\nThose numbers would not only surpass Peterson’s 2012 MVP campaign, but also beat <a href=\"https://turfshowtimes.com\">Los Angeles Rams</a> Eric Dickerson’s <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_yds_single_season.htm\">all-time single-season rushing record</a> of 2,105 yards that has stood since 1984.\n\nEven more impressive. He’s on pace for 2,583 all-purpose yards, which would also beat <a href=\"https://musiccitymiracles.com\">Tennessee Titans</a> running back Chris Johnson’s 2009 record of 2,509 yards,\n\nWalker isn’t just on pace for a great season; he’s on pace for the greatest season of any running back in NFL history.\n\n\nKenneth Walker III kept rolling with another huge game for Kansas City. 19 CAR, 128 RUSH YDS, 6.7 YPC, 2 TD, 2 REC, 11 REC YDS Walker continues to build a serious OPOY case in his first season with the Chiefs.<a href=\"https://t.co/H7UDopZeHW\">pic.twitter.com/H7UDopZeHW</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/g2cWBUkgRc\">https://t.co/g2cWBUkgRc</a>— Football Performances (@NFLPerformances) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPerformances/status/2111962451176570970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n2. Chiefs are the Kings of the West\n\nIt feels good to be back on the throne. With this victory over the Chargers, the Chiefs have ensured they will have at least a .500 record against AFC West opponents this season. With the <a href=\"https://silverandblackpride.com\">Las Vegas Raiders</a> losing to the <a href=\"https://buffalorumblings.com\">Buffalo Bills</a>, the Raiders are 3-3, and the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> are the Chiefs’ next closest opponents at 4-2.\n\nBut let’s be honest: after watching Bo Nix’s ineptitude and the rest of Denver’s offense, do you really think they have what it takes to catch up with the Chiefs?\n\nAs for the Chargers, they look like the worst team in the NFL. No, they look worse than bad. They look cursed.\n\n<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports-related_curses\">Sports</a> have a long history of cursed franchises. The reasons a franchise might be cursed range from how fans treat it to trading a legendary player.\n\nIn the Chargers case, I’m going to jump to an unfounded conclusion and say it’s because they left San Diego.\n\nThey are being punished from the great beyond by a spirit who is angry they relocated to Los Angeles. San Diego loved that franchise, and they left it for the bright lights of Hollywood.\n\nThe only question is, whose spirit is responsible for tormenting them?\n\nPersonally, as a Chiefs fan, I hope it’s Marty Schottenheimer.\n\n3. Nikko Remigio is not as dependable as we were told\n\nWe were told Nikko Remigio was the Chiefs’ kick and punt returner because he was dependable and does not put the ball on the ground. Well, that changed in this game. He fumbled once and nearly fumbled again, but he was saved because he was down by a hair.\n\nThe Chiefs also had a block in the back on the play where Remigio fumbled.\n\nHarrison Butker missed a point-after attempt and has only made 25% of his attempts from 50+ yards. It doesn’t matter if you can kick the ball a mile if you can’t kick it straight.\n\n\nNot a great day for Harrison Butker. Good from 44, misses wide right from 52, and missed a PAT.— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2111954859431747689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n4. A bad offensive line makes your pass rush look awesome\n\nChiefs edge rusher George Karlaftis brought his hardhat and lunchpail to work today, and proceeded to abuse the Chargers’ battered offensive line. In fact, nearly everyone joined in on the fun of bullying the human-shaped cutouts the Chargers propped up in front of Justin Herbert.\n\nAshton Gillotte, Peter Woods, and Felix Anudike-Uzomah all hit the quarterback.\n\nAnd just like their last game against the Raiders, when the Chiefs needed somebody to step up and close out the game, the pass rush showed up, with R Mason Thomas beating his man around the edge and hitting Justin Herbert’s arm as he threw. \n\n\nChiefs edge rushers today: – George Karlaftis: 26.3% pressure rate, 2.33 time to pressure, 1 sack, 2 TFLs – R Mason Thomas: 20.8% pressure rate, 2.31 time to pressure— SūmerSports (@SumerSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/SumerSports/status/2111978090440310887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\n5. The Chiefs need Josh Simmons\n\nNot because the offensive line played bad today. On the contrary, I thought it was one of their better games this season. But they also took their lumps.\n\nRight tackle Jaylon Moore left the game with a concussion.\n\nLeft guard Suamataia had a calf stinger.\n\nDiego Pounds has been inactive all season.\n\nBut even if fully healthy, the Chiefs didn’t have much depth on the offensive line.\n\nDespite playing admirably, I don’t feel great about the Chiefs running out Kahlil Benson and Joshua Ezeudu for a full four quarters against the Seahawks next week.\n\n\nTrying to tackle Kenneth Walker does NOT look fun <a href=\"https://t.co/FtfvsQo2g1\">pic.twitter.com/FtfvsQo2g1</a>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/2106853492665049135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792411200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:37:\"Kansas City Chiefs Scores and Results\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:194;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8417196d60c91d4e214adff5c4e8d41f\";s:5:\"title\";s:86:\"Bengals vs. Ravens odds: Opening lines for Week 7 may hint at Lamar Jackson’s status\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-odds/202460/ravens-week-7-opening-lines-point-spread-total-lamar-jackson\";s:11:\"description\";s:295:\"The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off their bye week with a 3-2 record and are hopefully healthy, rested, and have all their kinks ironed out. 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Join Bengals fans on the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nFollow every drive and share your game-day reactions with the Bengals community in real time.\n\n\n\n\nChat live with fans during the game\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nJump easily between communities and conversations\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_fanduel&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_fanduel\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792410900;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:195;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dca36998383c0794503b0dc9146f5ee5\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Browns Week 6 win in review: 4 downs lead us to shifting narratives\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/135572/browns-week-6-win-review-deshaun-watson-defense-mike-rutenberg\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"The Cleveland Browns are 4-2. Yes, you read that right. After trailing by double digits in the first half against a Baltimore Ravens team that was missing star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Browns scored 13 unanswered points to improve to 4-2 on the season. It wasn’t pretty (in any way), but like before, the team […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7147:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Cleveland Browns are 4-2. Yes, you read that right. After trailing by double digits in the first half against a Baltimore Ravens team that was missing star quarterback Lamar Jackson, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-scores-results/135427/baltimore-ravens-vs-cleveland-browns-recap-back-in-first-place-of-afc-north-with-late-rally\">the Browns scored 13 unanswered points to improve to 4-2 on the season</a>. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/135484/browns-vs-ravens-quick-takeaways-from-week-6s-amazing-win\">It wasn’t pretty</a> (in any way), but like before, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-game-information/135374/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-week-6-winners-and-losers-week-6\">the team found a way to win when it mattered the most</a>. \n\n\n\n1st Down: Another uneven offensive performance\n\nIt’s going to be a persistent topic, but Cleveland’s offense struggled once again. Granted, the team wasn’t playing in a monsoon like last week, but the same issues that have been persistent all season were prevalent today. The run game has been nonexistent, and the passing game has been inconsistent, at best. \n\nHead coach Todd Monken didn’t do his offense any favors in the first half with his play-calling. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter pretty much bottled up the passing game by playing primarily zone, and the Baltimore defense did a great job dropping and getting to their spots. The Browns receivers struggled to get open, and Watson was hesitant to pull the trigger. Watson needs to just let it rip and be okay with making mistakes. \n\nWatson isn’t costing the team with his play, and he’s doing enough when they need him. Is it sustainable? No, but the consistency has to appear at some point. Overall, the offense was ineffective for most of the game but found a way to get something going late in the fourth quarter, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/GlTH3dfm1GHD\">again</a>.\n\n2nd Down: Let’s talk about the QB more\n\nIn terms of the quarterback performance, Watson didn’t play well at all. However, when the team needed him, he found a way to get the job done. \n\nOn paper, the stats are fine and not the worst. The film tells a different story. The flashes are brief, but his flaws are more noticeable. However, the team is finding a way to win despite that. Watson’s level of play isn’t necessarily sustainable, as I’ve mentioned before, but I do believe the Browns will be hesitant to pull the trigger on a quarterback change unless the team starts to lose. \n\nEveryone knows that the future quarterback isn’t on this team, but for years fans complained about not having competent quarterback play, which is what Watson is giving you. It’s not pretty, and it’s not flashy, but it’s better than what the team had previously, including from Watson. \n\nI am not saying that Watson has played well throughout the entire season, but he’s not playing at a level that screams “he needs to be benched.” Can the play be better? Yes. But I don’t believe that the team needs to bench him right now and winning games will certainly keep him in place.\n\n3rd Down: This defense might be really good\n\nHow about this defense? Going into the offseason, I said that going from Jim Schwartz to Mike Rutenberg was going to be an upgrade. Six weeks in, the take seems to be aging well. Scheme-wise, it’s a major improvement from last season. One of the many complaints I had about Schwartz’s defense was how the scheme was predictable. \n\nRutenberg’s scheme is anything but that. It’s more unpredictable, with much more chaos, and the players are thriving in it. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger had a fantastic game, and defensive tackle Maliek Collins continues to be a force in the interior. The Ravens running game was nonexistent today, and the passing defense did enough to contain wide receiver Zay Flowers. \n\nGranted, the Ravens didn’t have quarterback Lamar Jackson, but this was another strong performance by a legit defense. Is it better than last year’s?\n\n4th Down- 4-2 is 4-2. \n\n The Cleveland Browns being 4-2 right now is a surprise, and we don’t have to lie to ourselves about it. The win wasn’t pretty, but the Browns are 4-2. \n\nWith that being said, no one knows how good this Cleveland Browns team is right now. I don’t. You don’t. Are they a playoff team? As of now, they have the fourth seed, but on the field they are not playing playoff-level football. The offense still has issues, but the defense is playing at an elite level. It’s a question whether or not this team can find consistency on the offensive side of the ball or will the offense just stay at this level for the entire season. Being 4-2 is a lot better than being 1-5. Or 0-6. \n\nIt’s a week-to-week league, and Cleveland is finding ways to win. Can’t complain about that.\n\nExtra points\n\n\nWide receiver Jerry Jeudy is giving valid reasons why the Browns shouldn’t trade him. He’s well respected in the wide receiver room, and the team probably loses if he doesn’t have the game he had on Sunday\n\n\n\nDenzel Boston and KC Concepcion both struggled today, but it happens for young players.\n\n\n\nJared Verse played well in the run game; need the pressures to convert to sacks soon.\n\n\n\nMight as well stop talking about the running game; it was already broken before the season, and it might be a while before it actually gets fixed.\n\n\n\nWhenever Cleveland sports teams play on the same day, it feels like a guarantee both teams will not win. 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For Week 7, they will head north to face their AFC East rivals, the New York Jets. Miami has yet to play a division game in 2026, meaning half of their remaining 12 games will be matchups against AFC […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7983:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 04: Malik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Dolphins 15-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Miami Dolphins get back to work this week after an off weekend in Week 6. For Week 7, they will head north to face their AFC East rivals, the New York Jets. Miami has yet to play a division game in 2026, meaning half of their remaining 12 games will be matchups against AFC East teams. Can the 0-5 Dolphins become a menace in the division?\n\nIf Miami is going to succeed this season, they need to see improvements across the roster. The youngest team in the league, the Dolphins are betting on rookies and second-year players to step up, grow quickly, and prove they are ready to be the foundation of a rebuild. It is not just the young players who need to improve, however. \n\nMiami Dolphins on SI writer Tyler DeSena took a look at Miami’s stagnant passing attack on Sunday, breaking down where the team needs better performances – including from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, the skill-position players, and quarterback Malik Willis.\n\nOf Willis, DeSena wrote:\n\n\nMiami’s new quarterback bears plenty of blame for Miami’s failed aerial assault. It’s unfair to ask him to put out all of the fires started by his supporting cast, but he will be judged on whether or not he gets burned…\n\n\n\nQuicker decision-making will be the biggest key for Willis. His process has yet to speed up the requisite level to avoid major mistakes. He needs to be able to consistently get through his progressions, while also deciphering when to abandon the pocket or give up on a play. Thus far, he looks like a quarterback who has only started eleven career games, when this version of the Dolphins needs a higher level of maturation in order to put together complete performances.\n\n\nWelcome to the Splash Zone, a collection of Dolphins stories from around the web curated for you each morning. You can check out the rest of that story, along with all the other stories here:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/where-to-assign-blame-for-the-dolphins-grounded-passing-attack-01m56zx5cwye\">Where to Assign Blame For the Dolphins’ Grounded Passing Attack</a> – Tyler DeSena, Miami Dolphins on SI The Dolphins’ dead-last unit has plenty to improve on during the bye week\n\n\n\nClick here to download SB Nation’s new app from the <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">Apple</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Google Play</a> stores, and keep all of The Phinsider’s coverage at your fingertips! \n\nDolphins 2026 season\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=thephinsider&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.thephinsider.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sbnation.app&xcust=__sb0901awD__138981____r______________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android</a>.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/quick-thought-on-each-dolphins-offensive-starter-01m55eqn9v3g\">Quick Thought on Each Dolphins Offensive Starter</a> – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI Breaking down what stands out about each player at the bye\n\n<a href=\"https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/omar-kelly/article317664529.html\">What we’ve learned about the 2026 Miami Dolphins </a>– Omar Kelly, Miami Herald The Miami Dolphins have 12 more chances to avoid book-ending the 1972 Perfect Season with the Imperfect Season, becoming the first team in NFL history to go 0-17.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/10-stats-that-help-explain-the-dolphins-tough-start-and-what-can-be-done-about-them-01m57me4v411\">10 Stats That Help Explain the Dolphins’ Tough Start (And What Can Be Done About Them)</a> – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI The Miami Dolphins went into their bye with an 0-5 record\n\n\n\nJon-Eric Sullivan\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/17/born-into-football-how-a-fathers-influence-propelled-dolphins-gm-jon-eric-sullivan-to-his-career/\">Born into football: How a father’s influence propelled Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan to his career</a> – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel Jerry Sullivan grew up in the foster care system in Miami, born 23 years before the Miami Dolphins were established as an NFL franchise.\n\n\n\nICYMI – The Phinsider News and Updates\n\n\nFins up! 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In the third quarter, running back TreVeyon Henderson lost a fumble on his team’s side of the field; in the fourth, wide receiver DeMario Douglas had the ball punched while trying to gain extra yards on a 39-yard catch-and-run.\n\nBoth plays not only thwarted potential scoring opportunities for New England, but set up the Jets to add points themselves: they turned both takeaways into field goals, scoring six of their 19 total points after the Patriots gifted them the ball.\n\nOn the season, Vrabel’s team has now turned the ball over 13 times — second most in the league behind only the Chargers’ 15. 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A little extra sugar is added to that treat when the win is over an AFC North rival, maybe even especially over the Baltimore Ravens. Unlike many years in the past, the Week 6 win over the Ravens wasn’t just […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3223:\"\n\n\n \n \n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/135532/cleveland-browns-news-hello-first-place-weve-missed-you\">Victory Monday</a>, no matter how it comes, is <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-game-information/135374/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-week-6-winners-and-losers-week-6\">oh so sweet</a> for Cleveland Browns fans. A little extra sugar is added to that treat when <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-scores-results/135427/baltimore-ravens-vs-cleveland-browns-recap-back-in-first-place-of-afc-north-with-late-rally\">the win is over an AFC North rival</a>, maybe even especially <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/nszoHVeHVo8f\">over the Baltimore Ravens</a>.\n\nUnlike many years in the past, the Week 6 win over the Ravens wasn’t just a fun thing. Instead, it established the Browns in first place in the AFC North and gave them two wins in the division, a huge tiebreaker in division and playoff standings. What does the win mean when it came from a game where most fans assumed a loss was coming and the play on the field was less than amazing? You can tell us in DBN’s Feed:\n\nWhat it also means is that Cleveland sits in one of the top four spots in the AFC playoff picture, just a game behind the two-seed in the division. With Monday Night Football being between two NFC squads, the Browns have the fourth seed in the AFC playoff race locked in place going into Week 7:\n\nAFC Playoff Picture after Week 6\n\n\nKansas City Chiefs: 5-0\n\n\n\nBuffalo Bills: 5-1\n\n\n\nJacksonville Jaguars: 4-2\n\n\n\nCleveland Browns: 4-2\n\n\n\nNew England Patriots: 4-2\n\n\n\nDenver Broncos: 4-2\n\n\n\nPittsburgh Steelers: 4-2\n\n\n\nBaltimore Ravens: 4-2\n\n\n\nCincinnati Bengals: 3-2\n\n\n\nLas Vegas Raiders: 3-3\n\n\n\nNew York Jets: 2-4\n\n\n\nIndianapolis Colts: 2-4\n\n\n\nHouston Texans: 2-4\n\n\n\nTennessee Titans: 1-5\n\n\n\nMiami Dolphins: 0-5\n\n\n\nLos Angeles Chargers: 0-6\n\n\nThe Jaguars own the tiebreaker over the Browns for the third seed, while Cleveland owns tiebreakers over both Baltimore and Pittsburgh for the AFC North lead.\n\n\n\nBesides the Browns spot, what jumps out to you when you look at the list above?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sbnation.app&xcust=__sb0901awD__138981____r______________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792409103;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";i:1;s:25:\"Cleveland Browns Playoffs\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:199;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8fe8804f76d4f0e19f229b0cd52897f1\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Top 5 Fantasy Football Takeaways: Surprises & Disappointments\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/10/top-5-fantasy-football-takeaways-surprises-disappointments-week-6-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:259:\"Week 6 got off to an ugly start on Thursday Night Football, featuring one of the week’s disappointments. Sunday saw the offseason winners faceplant, and one of the NFL’s best teams remains top-heavy after a few youngsters failed to seize ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:25290:\"Week 6 got off to an ugly start on Thursday Night Football, featuring one of the week’s disappointments. Sunday saw the offseason winners faceplant, and one of the NFL’s best teams remains top-heavy after a few youngsters failed to seize their chance to prove they deserve more playing time and opportunities. It wasn’t all bad, though. Sunday morning got off to a high-flying start, and the 1:00 p.m. ET window featured a frantic comeback that came up just short but could have longer-lasting fantasy football ramifications.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waiver Wire Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/in-season-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTop 5 Fantasy Football Takeaways\nLet’s dive into the biggest takeaways from Week 6.\nFantasy Football Week 6 Surprises\nThe Texans Cooked With Gas\nSunday’s first game might have been the most entertaining. The Texans hit a walk-off field goal to beat the Jaguars 34-31. Despite Louis Riddick’s early-game claim that DeMeco Ryans had fixed Houston’s defense, the team allowed 31 points.\nThat’s not necessarily bad for the Texans’ fantasy football outlook. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud</a> spun it for 312 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, adding a five-yard rush.\nAccording to the Fantasy Points Data Suite 2.0, among 31 quarterbacks with at least 75 dropbacks through Week 5, Stroud was fifth in passing yards per game (280.4), 12th in yards per pass attempt (7.58), 10th in adjusted net yards per pass attempt (7.18 ANY/A), tied for 19th in passing touchdowns (six), 15th in fantasy points per game (18.24) and 11th in expected fantasy points per game (19.37).\nStroud is in the low-end QB1 mix, and if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> can carve out a bigger role and make the most of his change of scenery, he could elevate Stroud’s fantasy value. According to Pro Football Focus (<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/fantasy-football-week-6-recap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PFF</a>), Harrison played only 12 snaps and ran nine routes. He was targeted four times and secured three receptions for 34 yards. Harrison is a viable bench stash, but he can’t be trusted in most 12-team leagues or smaller just yet.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> had a down day by his standards but reeled in three receptions for 74 yards on five targets, and he’s a set-it-and-forget-it player. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylin-noel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylin Noel</a> must be rostered, and he’s in the WR3/FLEX mix during byes. Noel had a 56.3% route participation rate, 0.20 targets per route run (TPRR), eight targets, eight receptions, 126 receiving yards, 3.15 yards per route run (YPRR) and one receiving touchdown in his last two games. He built on that momentum this week.\nThe second-year pro was third among wideouts in snaps (31) and second in routes (22), parlaying his role into four targets, four receptions, 107 receiving yards and one touchdown. Noel is dynamic enough to provide fantasy value, albeit volatile, in his current part-time role. Even a slight uptick in routes could smooth out some of the variance, and the youngster is doing everything in his power on the field to earn more chances.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/woody-marks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woody Marks</a> recorded 81 scoreless yards on 15 carries, three targets and two receptions. The lack of a touchdown hurt his final line, but he handled 71.4% of the backfield’s rush attempts and ran 25 routes, compared to only four for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jawhar-jordan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jawhar Jordan</a>. Marks’ role makes him an RB2 as long as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> is out.\nBig Blue’s Top Two Might Be Fine\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo</a> was the early story for the Giants on Sunday. It was reported early in the morning that the backfield would be split up differently, and Skattebo ultimately played six snaps, ran two routes and had zero targets and zero carries. Gamers shouldn’t cut him in 12-team leagues or larger yet, and holding him in 10-team leagues is acceptable, too. However, Skattebo must be glued to the bench until there is evidence that he’s escaped John Harbaugh’s doghouse.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyrone-tracy-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyrone Tracy Jr.</a> scored a rushing and a receiving touchdown, but he also led the backfield with only 18 rushing yards on a team-high six carries. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devin-singletary.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devin Singletary</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/najee-harris-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Najee Harris</a> also had carries. The biggest takeaway from Big Blue’s backfield is that it’s a mess, and playing time might be up for grabs.\nThe fantasy headaches didn’t end with Skattebo and New York’s messy backfield, either. Instead, the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameis-winston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameis Winston</a> rollercoaster bottomed out. He completed only 14-of-26 passes (53.8%) for 152 yards (5.8 yards per attempt) and one touchdown. Beyond the ugly completion rate and sub-par yards per pass attempt, Winston threw two interceptions and took four sacks.\nOf course, the Giants are in the surprises section instead of the disappointments section, so something positive came out of the game. Harbaugh yanked Winston in the fourth quarter, with the Giants trailing 34-10. It looked like it might be more of the same from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> when he threw an interception on his fourth pass attempt.\nInstead, McCarthy went on a nuclear heater to close the game, throwing an incompletion into the end zone on 4th-and-1 from the 14-yard line, a play that would have put the Giants a point-after-try from tying or a two-point conversion from winning if it had resulted in a touchdown.\nMcCarthy completed only 11-of-21 pass attempts, but shredded the Saints for 243 yards at 11.6 yards per attempt and one touchdown. He also took only one sack and ran twice for 26 yards. Harbaugh has <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/john-harbaugh-no-giants-qb-decision-yet-after-j-j-mccarthy-replaces-jameis-winston-vs-saints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declined to name a starter</a>, but McCarthy’s stellar play is encouraging for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely</a>.\nNabers had 15 targets, 12 receptions and 165 receiving yards. It was his third consecutive 100-yard effort. Likely had 11 targets, six receptions, 99 receiving yards and one touchdown. I was wrong to call Nabers a sell-high player after his previous two games.\nNabers and Likely are electrifying fantasy options. For all of Winston’s faults, he’ll sling it. McCarthy also made some impressive throws on Sunday. As long as both quarterbacks are willing to rip it and pepper their two best weapons with targets, Nabers and Likely will be massive fantasy assets, making them big winners, even in a losing effort.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/start-sit-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Week 6 Disappointments\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> is Beyond Broken\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> has played so poorly this season that Ryan Fitzpatrick ripped him after Thursday’s victory.\n\nRyan Fitzpatrick gave his thoughts after the Broncos’ overtime victory\n#TNFonPrime https://t.co/AQ5wuThFjc\n— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonPrime/status/2110941126681042963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\nThe advanced metrics are damning, but even Nix’s pitiful 174.8 passing yards per game and six passing touchdowns through six games tell fantasy gamers all they need to know. No one, not even prized offseason acquisition <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle</a>, can be trusted.\nWaddle has averaged 3.7 receptions, 38 receiving yards per game and 7.3 half-PPR points per game, which actually outpaces his 7.1 expected half-PPR points per game. He’s only scored one touchdown.\nFormer No. 1 WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a> has played worse, averaging only 4.1 half-PPR points per game (5.4 expected half-PPR points per game. Sutton can be cut in 12-team leagues with medium-sized or shallower benches, while Waddle should be glued to the fantasy football pine.\nIn two games with Sean Payton back in the play-caller’s seat, the Broncos have a -6.8% pass rate over expected (PROE) after posting a -0.4% PROE through Week 4. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a> was Payton’s workhorse. He handled 35 of the backfield’s 46 rush attempts (76.1%) in the last two weeks.\nThe veteran running back scored two touchdowns, but they masked the scent of his stinky 3.11 yards per carry. Dobbins had an uncharacteristic five receptions in those two contests, but only an 18.6% route participation rate and 11 scoreless receiving yards. It’s not a sustainable recipe for fantasy success.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a> scored a short rushing touchdown against the Seahawks on Thursday night, but he’s toted the rock only nine times for 32 yards and 3.56 yards per carry. Harvey has some receiving ability, but it amounted to only a 39% route participation rate, four targets, three receptions and 31 scoreless receiving yards.\nHarvey might be intriguing if he had the entire pass-catching gig to himself, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-badie.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Badie</a> is used for pass protection at times.\nPerhaps Denver’s most enticing backfield option is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a>. The rookie running back is eligible to return from injured reserve (IR) this week. Kirk Herbstreit said during the Thursday Night Football telecast that Coleman would return this week. Was he getting ahead of himself, and did he mean Coleman would be eligible to return this week? Maybe.\nWas Coleman’s imminent return and the spark he could provide to their struggling rushing attack brought up during production meetings? Perhaps. Coleman is a viable waiver claim this week, since the rookie’s well-rounded skills could let him consolidate rushing and receiving work.\nTrouble Brewing for the Rams?\nThe Rams lost at home as 12.5-point favorites against the visiting Cardinals. It was a pathetic showing, and the offense scored only 16 points. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a> passed for 222 yards and two touchdowns, with zero turnovers. It wasn’t disastrous, and no one should rage-drop him.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> caught six passes for 80 scoreless yards. It wasn’t the effort anyone expected from him in a drool-inducing matchup, but it wasn’t a disaster, either. Still, the Rams are 2-4, and Nacua might be a ticking time bomb with a “<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/puka-nacua-has-a-pre-hernia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pre-hernia.</a>” If the season keeps spiraling down the drain for the offseason’s darling, there’s a risk the team shuts down Nacua to address the pre-hernia during the fantasy football season’s most crucial weeks.\nNacua is a fantasy starter and candidate to lead wide receivers in scoring any week he’s healthy enough to play. Nevertheless, it’s not outrageous for gamers to attempt to cash out on him.\nMore concerning for fantasy football was <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a> coming up lame late in the game.\n\n#RamsHouse WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a> —suffered a non-contact injury…..or did he??\nLet’s break this down https://t.co/KExXlm4uwz\n— MEDspiration (@MEDspirationNFP) <a href=\"https://x.com/MEDspirationNFP/status/2112043439516987603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\nThe severity of his injury is unknown, but even a short-term absence could be disastrous for an offense that lacks any semblance of pass-catching depth behind Nacua and Adams, namely while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terrance-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrance Ferguson</a> is on IR.\nThe fantasy headaches don’t end there, either.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a> is disgruntled.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a> played 40 offensive snaps to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum</a>‘s 16.\nWilliams had 50 rushing yards on 10 carries and 3 catches for 17 yards.\nCorum had 42 yards on 9 carries and 2 catches for 18 yards and a touchdown.\n— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) <a href=\"https://x.com/sarahbarshop/status/2111969590221955475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum</a> was the more effective running back on Sunday. Period. Still, Williams is the lead running back. How will Sean McVay respond to Williams voicing his frustration after the game? I’m not sure. As recently as last week, Williams looked like a do-it-all, league-winning running back. He’s a fantasy starter, and I’m inclined to call him a buy-low for gamers without him and a hold for those with him.\nThat said, Corum is a must-roster player in all leagues. He was already an elite handcuff, and there are paths to him being more than that. Is it likely McVay punishes Williams for airing out his frustration? No.\nIs it likely the Rams trade Corum to recoup missing draft capital or fill another hole on the club while appeasing Williams by using a strict backup behind him? That’s also a no. Could either of those things happen? I suppose they could, and it’s better to be proactive than reactive in fantasy football.\nNone of Kansas City’s Young Wideouts Climb Into Fantasy Relevance\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> has been a fantasy football dreamboat. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes</a> is the QB12 in fantasy points per game (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/qb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">19.4</a>), with Monday Night Football pending. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a> is the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/te.php?min_games=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TE7</a> in half-PPR points per game (10.4) among those with at least two games played this season.\nThe Chiefs are undefeated. They deserve their flowers. Sadly, I’m a greedy fantasy gamer, and I’d hoped that coming off their bye, without <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a>, second-year wideout <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-royals.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Royals</a> or rookie wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cyrus-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyrus Allen</a> would flash fantasy utility. They didn’t. In fact, Allen played fewer snaps than undrafted free agent (UDFA) <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/andrew-armstrong.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Armstrong</a> from the 2025 NFL Draft.\n\nChiefs Week 6 WR route rates …\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy</a> 91% \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-royals.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Royals</a> 84% \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/andrew-armstrong.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Armstrong</a> 75% \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cyrus-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyrus Allen</a> 13%\n— Jared Smola (@SmolaDS) <a href=\"https://x.com/SmolaDS/status/2111999593856770049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\nRoyals had two receptions for 24 scoreless yards on four targets. He shouldn’t be rostered. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy</a> led the Chiefs in targets (seven), receptions (seven) and receiving yards (73) on Sunday, and it was his second straight game of 70+ receiving yards after tallying 70 scoreless receiving yards on four receptions in Week 4. Rice was also out of that contest.\nIn three games with Rice, Worthy had 18, 25 and 20 receiving yards. He added a receiving touchdown, but he hasn’t carried the ball at all this year. The last two weeks look closer to ceiling showings than sustainable efforts. Worthy’s trade market isn’t likely robust, but it’s worth shopping him before Rice returns.\nAllen, despite his 13% snap share and running only four routes, per PFF, is somewhat intriguing as a bench stash in deeper leagues or those with deep benches. The rookie wideout had two targets, two receptions, 27 receiving yards and drew a defensive pass interference in his limited role.\n\nReally just think he should have more snaps/targets in the current state of the Chiefs offense.\nFantastic throw and catch from Mahomes to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cyrus-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyrus Allen</a> to pick up the first. https://t.co/cV14KnYTdm\n— Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) <a href=\"https://x.com/Matty_KCSN/status/2111957806429442399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\nDevelopment isn’t linear for young players, but rookies often save their best performances for the end of their rookie campaigns. 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We will rank these performances from 1-5 based on whether we believe they are one-time or long-term options ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9775:\"Every Monday of the NFL regular season, we look at weekend breakout performances and analyze their potential for sustained fantasy football success. We will rank these performances from 1-5 based on whether we believe they are one-time or long-term options for your fantasy teams.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waiver Wire Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/in-season-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Heat Index: Week 6\nQuarterback\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud (QB – HOU)</a>\nStats:\n\n24-of-34 for 312 Passing Yards\n3 Passing Touchdowns\n1 Interception\n1 Rushing Attempt\n5 Rushing Yards\n\nPosition Rank (pre-MNF): QB3 (24 fantasy points)\nAnalysis: After a shaky start to his fourth NFL season, Houston Texans quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\">C.J. Stroud</a> has looked like a different player over the past three weeks. Stroud averaged 15.05 fantasy points in the first three weeks but has now scored 20+ points in three consecutive contests. He finished as the QB5, QB13 and QB3 (pre-MNF) over that span.\nLooking ahead, there is reason to believe Stroud’s hot streak can continue. Stroud’s top target <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> recently returned to full health, and the team acquired former No. 4 overall draft pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> just over a week ago. While it may take Harrison time to get up to speed with the new offensive scheme, the team is hopeful the Ohio State connection with Stroud will elevate Houston’s offense to new heights.\nHeat Index: 4\nRunning Back\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/braelon-allen.php\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/braelon-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ)</a>\nStats:\n\n17 Rushing Attempts\n78 Rushing Yards\n2 Receptions\n26 Receiving Yards\n\nPosition Rank (pre-MNF): RB17 (11.4 fantasy points)\nAnalysis: With New York Jets starter <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/breece-hall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breece Hall</a> missing another game with a right quadriceps injury, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/braelon-allen.php\">Braelon Allen</a> continues to prove he’s one of the best backup running backs in the NFL. In New York’s 26-19 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 6, Allen turned 19 opportunities into 104 hard-fought yards.\nThough he failed to find the end zone, Allen managed to score 11.4 fantasy points and is the current RB17 for the week. Hall is expected back soon, but Allen should be rostered in all formats. 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In Week 6, the rookie delivered the best performance of his young career, rewarding fantasy managers.\nIn Pittsburgh’s 26-19 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bernard finished with 11 receptions for 87 yards and his first career touchdown. He scored 20.2 half-PPR fantasy points and is the current WR3 for the week, trailing only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker</a> (24.2 points) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> (22.5 points).\nMoving forward, Bernard is trending toward every-week FLEX appeal, especially as the Steelers embrace a pass-first offense. In his age-42 season, the ageless <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a> is averaging over 38 pass attempts per game, including a whopping 49 in Sunday’s overtime victory. If that trend continues, Bernard’s hot streak should continue.\nHeat Index: 4\nTight End\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely (TE – NYJ)</a>\nStats:\n\n6 Receptions\n99 Receiving Yards\n1 Touchdowns\n1 Two-Point Conversion\n\nPosition Rank (pre-MNF): TE1 (20.9 fantasy points)\nAnalysis: New York Giants tight end <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\">Isaiah Likely</a> had another standout performance in the team’s 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. The offseason acquisition finished with 6 receptions, 99 receiving yards and 1 touchdown. He also added a two-point conversion. Likely scored 20.9 fantasy points and is the current TE1 for the week.\nLikely has seen double-digit targets in three straight games and has three separate 20-point games this season while catching passes from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameis-winston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameis Winston</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a>. At this point, Likely is a must-start in all fantasy football formats. 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The New York Jets were outscored 13-3 in the final two minutes of the first and second halves against the New England Patriots in Week 6. Suboptimal. ESPN’s Rich Cimini bluntly explained that it has been a “recurring issue” in the Aaron Glenn […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7512:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 18, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn in the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nIf you have young children, you might want to cover their eyes.\n\nThe New York Jets were outscored 13-3 in the final two minutes of the first and second halves against the New England Patriots in Week 6. Suboptimal.\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/RichCimini/status/2111994437589151864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESPN’s Rich Cimini </a>bluntly explained that it has been a “recurring issue” in the Aaron Glenn era:\n\n“Per ESPN Research, they’ve been outscored, 119-49, in the final two minutes of halves in 2025-2026 — worst pt differential in the NFL,” Cimini posted.\n\n\nThe Jets were outscored, 13-3, in the final two minutes of the first and second half. A recurring issue. Per ESPN Research, they\'ve been outscored, 119-49, in the final two minutes of halves in 2025-2026 — worst pt differential in the NFL. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets</a>— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) <a href=\"https://x.com/RichCimini/status/2111994437589151864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nEven the staunchest Aaron Glenn defenders are running out of things to say. Glenn said last year that the final four minutes of each half fall on him. Well, during that specific area, the Jets are the worst in the league.\n\nTo make matters worse, when Glenn was coming out of the half, he did a quick interview with an NFL sideline reporter. During that conversation, he said the good news is the Jets get the ball coming out of the second half. Unfortunately, that was an inaccurate statement because the Patriots got the ball out of the second half. *Slaps palm to face*\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets</a> HC Aaron Glenn told CBS coming out of halftime that his team was getting the ball to start the second half. One problem: The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots</a> were getting the ball to begin the half. <a href=\"https://t.co/bqiDfGKI97\">pic.twitter.com/bqiDfGKI97</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2111892672483037502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt seems hard to believe Glenn will ever fix these issues, given how often they screw them up.\n\n\nJ-E-T-S! Take the game-day conversation with you!\n\n\n\nJoin Jets fans on the SB Nation app to react, celebrate and debate every play in real time.\n\n\n\n\nChat live throughout the game\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly jump between communities\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nHere are your links to the <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a>.\n\nAaron Glenn Gets Roasted for Inexcusable Gaffe in Patriots Loss – <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/new-york-jets/aaron-glenn-halftime-gaffe-patriots/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul A. Esden Jr/Heavy</a>\n\nAaron Glenn Assigns Blame After Jets Loss to Patriots – <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/new-york-jets/blame-game-patriots-loss-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul A. Esden Jr/Heavy</a>\n\nWhy are the Jets Struggling so Much on Offense? – <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50181469/week-6-sunday-games-takeaways-questions-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rich Cimini/ESPN</a>\n\nA Step in the Right Direction Suffer Today, Enjoy Tomorrow – <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/post/VGcuz-rRR-D0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matty Schwartz/Gang Green Nation Feed</a>\n\nGarrett Wilson wasn’t involved against the Patriots until it was too late – <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7702848/2026/10/18/garrett-wilson-patriots-loss-lack-of-targets/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zack Rosenblatt/The Athletic</a>\n\nJets takeaways, report card from NFL Week 6 loss to Patriots – <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/jets-takeaways-report-card-from-nfl-week-6-loss-to-patriots/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brian Costello/New York Post</a>\n\nJets WR Garrett Wilson holds tongue after ‘frustrating’ loss to Patriots – <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50213735/jets-garrett-wilson-holds-tongue-patriots-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rich Cimini/ESPN</a>\n\nNew York Jets squander golden opportunity in 26-19 loss to Patriots – <a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/10/18/new-york-jets-squander-golden-opportunity-in-26-19-loss-to-patriots/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connor Long/Jets X-Factor</a>\n\n4 Studs & 4 Duds in Jets’ Week 6 Loss to Patriots: Aaron Glenn fumbles, David Bailey Shines – <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/4-studs-4-duds-in-jets-week-6-loss-to-patriots-aaron-glenn-fumbles-david-bailey-shines-01m585210x30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nick Faria/Jets on SI</a>\n\nJets-Patriots Game Recap | Green & White Fall 26-19 at New England – <a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-vs-patriots-nfl-game-recap-10-18-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amanda Vogt/New York Jets</a>\n\nAaron Glenn, Jets Emphasize Finishing After Patriots Game – <a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-want-to-see-improvement-in-how-they-finish-games-after-road-loss-to-new-england-10-18-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amanda Vogt/New York Jets</a>\n\nJets Rookie Omar Cooper Jr. Has First 100-Yard Receiving Day vs. Patriots – <a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-rookie-omar-cooper-jr-has-first-100-yard-receiving-day-vs-patriots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jack Bell/New York Jets</a>\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/97709/new-york-jets-news-jets-look-to-upset-patriots-and-improve-record-to-3-3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/96279/new-york-jets-flight-connections-09-10-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792407600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:202;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"29c83b84ccd4bfd069907e4de15a9db9\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Discussion: Which Detroit Lions player needs to have a bigger impact post-bye?\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/177366/discussion-which-detroit-lions-player-needs-to-have-a-bigger-impact-post-bye\";s:11:\"description\";s:308:\"A winning football team is typically a well-oiled machine. While the Detroit Lions have won three games to start the 2026 season, there is still room to improve. Five games into the year, it has been a mixed bag for the Lions. The offense is humming, averaging almost 33 points per game. The defense is […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3344:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nA winning football team is typically a well-oiled machine. While the Detroit Lions have won three games to start the 2026 season, there is still room to improve.\n\nFive games into the year, it has been a mixed bag for the Lions. The offense is humming, averaging almost 33 points per game. The defense is not, allowing nearly 30 points per game. Those two numbers tell a story: the Lions are playing shootout-style football. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but we are nearing the extreme—the offense needs to be perfect, while the defense is scrounging for impactful plays.\n\nThe Week 5 victory over the Arizona Cardinals was a much-needed turnaround, as both sides of the ball looked sharp. However, that performance needs to be a blueprint going forward, not an outlier. One way to make that happen is for Lions players to step up.\n\nToday’s Question of the Day is:\n\nWhich Detroit Lions player needs to have a bigger impact post-bye?\n\nMy answer: Jack Campbell.\n\nUnfortunately, there are a number of viable answers to this question.\n\nOn offense, Jameson Williams (18 catches for 276 yards and two touchdowns) and Isaac TeSlaa (nine catches for 187 yards) are two names that immediately come to mind. For Williams, it would be nice to see more consistency, whether that means catching the football or being more impactful on intermediate plays. As for TeSlaa, it would be nice to see him more involved in general. Even with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Williams ahead of him on the depth chart, fewer than 10 receptions and zero touchdowns is a surprise for a player that appeared to be ascending this time last season.\n\nOn defense, you could name anyone in the secondary. At cornerback, the Lions need more impactful play from D.J. Reed and whoever is CB2 for the week, whether it is Roger McCreary, Ennis Rakestraw, or Rock Ya-Sin. At safety, the Lions drastically need Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph back; the return of the former looks promising while the latter remains a question mark.\n\nHowever, my pick is Jack Campbell.\n\nThe bar was set high after an impressive All-Pro campaign in 2025, but we have not seen that level from Campbell so far in 2026. Whereas Campbell was a football-seeking missile last season, he has been out of sorts far too often this season. The coverage has taken a serious nosedive, and he (and other Lions linebackers) have been targeted heavily. Given the struggles of the linebacking unit as a whole, I am inclined to believe that it might be a schematic issue rather than a talent issue.\n\nRegardless, Campbell is one of the most important parts of the Lions defense, and his play has simply not met expectations. For the Lions to have a successful post-bye stretch, they will need him to return to form.\n\nWhich Lions player needs to step up in the coming weeks? 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The Titans trailing 13-0 at halftime, they managed to mount a ferocious comeback, scoring 20 unanswered points to take a lead in the fourth quarter. They responded with a pair of field goals late in the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3237:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Robert Saleh of the Tennessee Titans smiles as he walks off the field after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Tennessee Titans are celebrating after beating the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 6 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.\n\nThe Titans trailing 13-0 at halftime, they managed to mount a ferocious comeback, scoring 20 unanswered points to take a lead in the fourth quarter. They responded with a pair of field goals late in the game to cap off the victory.\n\nMCM community, how do you feel about the Titans first win in Week 6 against the Colts? 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In the end, the Panthers’ depleted defense barely managed to hold on against an even more depleted Philadelphia Eagles offense. Their offense played a worse game with Taylor Moton and Jalen Coker back on the field than they did against the Detroit Lions without either of them. Bryce Young was fine, but far from the cool, collected star against pressure that he has been most of the season. Ultimately, this is a team with many, well exposed flaws that is sitting at 3-2 with a division game against a reeling Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad next week that could turn their sole lead in the division into an awkward tie with the Saints or a commanding lead.\n\nIt wasn’t a perfect win, but it was a win.\n\nHistorically, the Panthers had to be absolutely perfect to win games. This is a trend that dates back to the early days of Cam Newton playing under Ron Rivera’s stifling conservative philosophies, continued through Matt Rhule’s managerial malpractices, and into the early days of Young’s hit and extremely miss young career. Often it felt like a single sack in the first quarter was enough to call the game a loss. Poor play at the start of a game would lead to pushing, which would lead to an interception, which would lead to chasing points, chasing yards, and then chasing air.\n\nNone of that happened yesterday, in spite of a first quarter sack that derailed the Panthers second drive of the game. Coupled with all of the penalties, things could have been a lot worse.\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Panthers</a> have set a new franchise for penalty yards in a game (144). 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My only real worry about them, ongoing health aside, is their ability to win in short yardage situations. That will be a problem that will haunt them down the stretch if they end up in the playoffs.\n\nThe defensive secondary is still significantly undermanned. Not much they can or will do about that at this point in the season. Either the depth steps up while praying for Mike Jackson to return from his unspecified groin injury or it doesn’t. \n\nJackson and Jaycee Horn have both missed two of their required four games while on injured reserve. Horn is not expected back as soon as that limit has been reached, but the word is still out on Jackson.\n\nFor now, let’s enjoy both wins from yesterday. That’s right, I’m counting yesterday twice and for two good reasons. The first shows up obviously in the standings. 3-2 is a big accomplishment given where this team came from. They haven’t been 3-2 and arguably trending upwards since 2018, Rivera’s last full season as head coach. 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Going to venerated Wembley Stadium, facing off against the division-leading Jaguars, who had the advantage of having played in England the week prior and didn’t have to worry about their body clocks, and managing to get away with a win was huge for the Texans. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3967:\"\n\n\n \n LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Ka\'imi Fairbairn of the Houston Texans celebrates after kicking the winning field goal in the fourth quarter during the NFL London Series match between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nQuite a massive win for the Texans across the pond. Going to venerated Wembley Stadium, facing off against the division-leading Jaguars, who had the advantage of having played in England the week prior and didn’t have to worry about their body clocks, and managing to get away with a win was huge for the Texans. Houston, now at 2-4 but having won two straight road games against division rivals, returns to NRG Stadium to host the New York Giants of New Jersey.\n\nThe Giants, sitting at 3-2-1, come into this matchup atop the NFC East, despite not winning in their last two games, a tie at Washington and a loss against New Orleans. In their last game, they fell to the Saints 34-27, but the Saints held a lead of 34-10 at one point in the 4th Quarter. The Giants, forced to start backup QB Jameis Winston since starter Jaxson Dart went down with a season-ending injury, decided to give recent trade acquisition J.J. McCarthy a chance in the 4th quarter. McCarthy went 11-of-21 for 243 yards for 1 TD and 1 INT, and had the Giants in position to possibly tie or win on the final Giants’ drive of the game. The New York/New Jersey sports pages will have themselves a field day talking about the QB spot in this coming week. \n\nLikely because of that QB uncertainty, along with Houston’s recent winning streak and the supposed talent disparity, the opening odds from FanDuel for the upcoming matchup between the Texans and the Giants are strongly supporting Houston at home:\n\nOverall, this may seem a bit high of an opening line. The Giants haven’t played as difficult a schedule as Houston and they are coming in with key injuries and roster concerns. However, the Texans, even coming off a huge win against Jacksonville, are still struggling on defense and sit at 0-3 at home. They have only beaten the Giants once in 6 total meetings, and that was in 2002. Sandwiched between an international game and a bye week, this has the feel of a trap game for Houston. 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Doyle could not find the answers for the Browns’ aggression on Sunday, largely because he was missing a pantry staple. It’s not a secret sauce – Baltimore’s offense does not need Jackson to turn every play into backyard football – they just need their standard ingredients. \n\nDefensively, the Ravens buried the Browns in the first half before spending two-thirds of the second half of the field – and playing like it down the stretch. This is an under-discussed element of Baltimore’s collapses: the offense cannot sustain drives, leading to disparities in play count and time of possession that tank the defense late. But looking at the entire game, they played well enough to win. \n\nThe Ravens have a tough stretch coming up that will test their mettle. That and staying healthy are my two primary concerns moving forward. But Sunday afternoon’s loss did not change either of those factors, and there is plenty of reason to believe this team can get better. 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Shane Steichen at the helm is no more. Daniel Jones as the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts is on incredibly thin ice. Losing to the Tennessee Titans sure feels like the straw that will break the camel’s back. For a season in which the motto is “Find a Way”, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2229:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Shane Steichen of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chris Ballard era is over. Shane Steichen at the helm is no more. Daniel Jones as the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts is on incredibly thin ice. Losing to the Tennessee Titans sure feels like the straw that will break the camel’s back. 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The passing offense was anemic, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not look confident when scanning his options downfield. Rookie Germie Bernard, now that team’s clear WR2, even moved backwards at one point after converting a fourth-down conversion to unintentionally give the Buccaneers the ball back on a turnover on downs. \n\nAnd beyond Metcalf and Bernard, not a single other Steelers receiver logged a catch — or even a target — in over four quarters of play. Some of that was the game plan, of course, but even that spoke to a lack of confidence in the group’s depth. \n\nHowever, both Metcalf and Bernard rose to the occasion in the second half, with each receiver finishing the game with a whopping 11 catches. Metcalf went for 93 yards while the rookie logged 87 and a score, reaching the ball into the end zone on what would be the game-winning touchdown in overtime.\n\nAnd the play only succeeded because of a blocking effort from Metcalf. \n\n\nGermie Bernard\'s FIRST career touchdown gives Pittsburgh the lead in overtime 👏 <a href=\"https://t.co/o9aIhjS7ma\">pic.twitter.com/o9aIhjS7ma</a>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/2111918672902303844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile he’s still had some young-player mistakes, and the broken tackles haven’t come as easy against pro competition, Bernard has largely looked like the same possession and yards-after-catch receiver that he was in college. Despite Rodgers famously taking a while to warm up to rookie pass catchers, Bernard looked like a safety blanket against the Buccaneers — and although injuries ahead of him certainly played a role in his ascension up the depth chart, Bernard’s ability and highly-touted football IQ surely played a part as well. \n\nMeanwhile, Metcalf needed to look like a WR1 on Sunday with so many of his teammates missing the game. It took him a while to get going, but he also provided a steady presence on offense, and despite not connecting with Rodgers deep, Metcalf did record five first downs in a game where they were at a premium for the Pittsburgh offense. \n\nMetcalf hasn’t looked like a star this season, but he’s now recorded 90-plus yards in two of the Steelers’ last three games. He may not be a superstar, but he has certainly rebounded from a dismal start to the season. \n\n2. 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He also capitalized on a poor throw from Tampa Bay’s Jalon Daniels to set up a much-needed late-game score for the Steelers. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Steelers</a> CB Jamel Dean just did what DaRon Bland couldn\'t last week vs. the Bucs:<a href=\"https://t.co/8YGUEi3z1a\">pic.twitter.com/8YGUEi3z1a</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2111911314868060172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nDean was everywhere on the field on Sunday despite being questionable ahead of the game with an ankle issue. Playing against his former team — Dean spent the first seven years of his career in Tampa Bay — the veteran corner was clearly playing with something to prove. He also had to step up for the Steelers, a team still somewhat shorthanded at defensive back following the Joey Porter Jr. trade. \n\nA free agent signing this offseason by Pittsburgh, Dean flew somewhat under the radar due to joining a Pittsburgh secondary with bigger names such as Porter and Jalen Ramsey. But he was widely considered one of, if not the best, corner on the market in 2026, and would’ve been in the running for the CB1 spot on a number of teams.\n\n\nJamel Dean in coverage in 2025 (DB ranks), per <a href=\"https://x.com/NextGenStats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NextGenStats</a>: ▫️41.7 completion pct allowed (1st) ▫️4.7 yards/target allowed (1st) ▫️41.3 passer rating allowed (1st) ▫️-11.9 comp pct over expected (1st) > Minimum 60 targets <a href=\"https://t.co/1P7e2hglOI\">https://t.co/1P7e2hglOI</a>— NFL Researcher (@NFL_Researcher) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_Researcher/status/2031076047983357983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 9, 2026</a>\n\n\nIf Dean can stay healthy, he’ll have a chance to shine in Pittsburgh this season — and the team certainly needs him to rise to the occasion. \n\n3. The Steelers offense still needs an identity \n\nIn a win against the Colts last week, there was plenty of talk about the Steelers’ offense finally figuring things out. But against the Tampa Bay defense in Week 6, Pittsburgh showed it still has plenty of work to do. \n\nThe late-game heroics of Aaron Rodgers and co. deserve plenty of praise. For as disappointing as the game began, it turned into a thrilling overtime battle with some fireworks on offense by the end. But let’s be honest — even though it ultimately worked out, a game that involves the 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers throwing the football 49 times is not ideal, especially when his yards per attempt were a mere 5.2. \n\nA symptom of that overreliance on the passing game was Rodgers taking five sacks — a number that could’ve been much higher if the veteran quarterback hadn’t shown off some surprising pocket mobility at a few key moments in the game. Even then, several of the sacks Rodgers took were costly. \n\nMeanwhile, despite the run game averaging a healthy four yards per carry, Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle combined for just 21 carries. And the team’s highly-touted tight end duo (although Pat Freiermuth was banged up) combined for just 36 yards and a touchdown on six catches. \n\nAs I’ve written a few times this year, the 2026 Steelers offense has looked like Pittsburgh’s late-career Ben Roethlisberger offenses at times, with an aging, future Hall of Fame passer intermittently coming alive to will an otherwise dead passing attack to late-game success. \n\nIt’s fun to watch. In many cases, it results in a win. But Steelers fans should know by this point that similarly unsustainable offensive production rarely results in long-term — or postseason — success. \n\n4. The Steelers won despite themselves \n\nThere were a lot of positives to take away from the Steelers’ win. But it’s hard to ignore a truly ugly first-half performance even if it all worked out in the end. \n\nTampa Bay wasn’t exactly a formidable opponent, either. Were the Buccaneers better than their 1-4 record entering the game? Probably. But you’d hope that a playoff-hopeful team like the Steelers wouldn’t suffer as many cold spells as they did against the team at the bottom of the NFC South standings, starting an undrafted rookie at quarterback and generally lacking star talent. \n\nAnd even when Pittsburgh’s offense and defense did start clicking, the team’s overall decision-making kept getting in the way. Once again, the team consistently struggled to get offensive plays set up on time, with a lack of timeouts unnecessarily complicating a two-minute drill at the end of the first half. \n\nThen, Pittsburgh nearly mismanaged the end of the game, with the Steelers throwing the ball twice while near the goal line in the final two minutes of regulation with the score tied. Both passes were incompletions, letting Tampa Bay hold onto two timeouts with plenty of time left on the clock the ensuing overtime-forcing drive from the Buccaneers. \n\nThat eventual game-tying field goal from Tampa Bay was also handled poorly, with Pittsburgh head coach Mike McCarthy calling a timeout while the Buccaneers’ special teams unit was rushing onto the field with a running clock, slowing things down for the opposition. And if McCarthy had wanted to ice the kicker or try to give Aaron Rodgers some time for one last drive in regulation, he should’ve called that timeout much earlier. \n\n\nThat Mike McCarthy timeout before this game-tying FG made no sense. Tampa had no timeouts and was rushing its field-goal unit onto the field. They would’ve also had to use a regular game ball instead of a kicking ball.<a href=\"https://t.co/cfYH5sbPad\">pic.twitter.com/cfYH5sbPad</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2111914026116731298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThat play was the second Steelers’ field goal gaffe of the game, as well. Earlier, Pittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell ended up having to kick a 58-yard field goal twice as the two-minute warning accidentally nullified the first attempt. \n\nHad any of those scenarios contributed to a Pittsburgh loss, we’d be hearing a lot more about the Steelers’ questionable decision making this week. A win makes up for a multitude of sins, but there was still plenty to be concerned about following Sunday’s game. \n\n5. Odds and ends \n\n\nI dedicated an entire segment to Keeanu Benton’s strong play in last week’s column, but I might’ve been a week early on the defensive tackle’s first real breakout performance this season. Benton logged two tackles for loss and one pass defensed against the Buccaneers, leading a disruptive Steelers front seven that managed 11 tackles for loss in total. \n\n\n\nOutside of end-of-half drives, the Steelers had six drives of three offensive plays or less: one interception and five three-and-outs. Not great. Somehow, Pittsburgh still won the time of possession battle, but the Steelers won’t be playing the Buccaneers and Jalon Daniels every week. \n\n\n\nT.J. Watt’s incredible snap timing stood out to me in this game. He might not be as explosive as he was in his prime, but the veteran still has some tricks up his sleeve for getting off the ball in a hurry. \n\n\n\nJalen Ramsey’s two-sack game was highlighted by the play that sealed the win for Pittsburgh. Sending such a heavy blitz in overtime — even against a rookie quarterback — was a gutsy call from coordinator Patrick Graham. It’s always good to see those trust-heavy decisions pay off. \n\n\n\nJALEN RAMSEY CALLS GAME! STEELERS WIN 🗣️ <a href=\"https://t.co/MYHqLZM0jO\">pic.twitter.com/MYHqLZM0jO</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111921324247671171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNick Herbig also recorded a two-sack performance after failing to log one through the first six games after his big extension. The team’s usage of such an explosive edge rusher has been questionable at times this season, but it was good to see his speed play a role in containing an athletic quarterback such as Daniels. \n\n\n\nIt hasn’t been a great rookie campaign for return specialist Kaden Wetjen, but he had two of his better plays this year — including a 55-yard kick return — called back due to penalty against Tampa Bay. It was a step in the right direction for the young receiver, even if his lack of involvement on offense despite the team’s shorthanded receiver room wasn’t exactly a glowing endorsement of the fourth-round pick’s value to the team. \n\n\n\nThe Steelers had at least two instances on Sunday where the team seemed close to blocking a Buccaneers punt. The team seems due for a successful block at some point this season. Massive defensive lineman Yahya Black also got a hand on a field goal attempt even if the ball still powered through the uprights. With a nearly 7-foot wingspan, Black should continue to be an asset on field goal defense units. \n\n\n\nI saw a good number of plays with both Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren on the field against Tampa Bay. I’m curious to see if this was simply a reflection of a lack of wide receivers, or if this will be something we see more of going forward. \n\n\n\nWhile Jaylen Warren’s performance the last few weeks has earned him the Steelers’ RB1 role, it was good to see Dowdle back in the rotation. The latter actually had the more efficient game on the ground in Week 6, rushing seven times for 40 yards. He’s a downhill force who clearly benefitted in his first game playing behind a revamped Pittsburgh O-line. \n\n\n\nRico Dowdle with the big first down run! PITvsTB on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/GV2Mb8Xia5\">pic.twitter.com/GV2Mb8Xia5</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111880529595490786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAs mentioned earlier, Boswell hitting back-to-back 58-yard field goals to keep the Steelers in the game was an incredible feat, even by modern NFL kicking standards. With yet another miss this season earlier in the game, this hasn’t been the near-perfect year many expected from Boswell, but he obviously still has the goods. \n\n\n\nThe broadcast pointed this out many times, but the Tampa Bay crowd sounded an awful lot like a Pittsburgh one due to the sheer number of Steelers fans in attendance. \n\n\n\nIt wasn’t a perfect game, but this felt like the most consistently disruptive performance we’ve seen from the Steeler defensive front this season — against a solid Tampa Bay offensive line, as well. \n\n\nSteelers fans will have to set their alarms next Sunday as Pittsburgh will kick off at 9:30 a.m. EST (or 6:30 a.m. PST) against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. \n\nWhat are your takeaways from Steelers vs. Buccaneers? Agree/disagree with the ones above? Join the Behind the Steel Curtain community and let us know in the comments!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792404000;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";i:1;s:30:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Commentary\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:217;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dac30341f869c7398777876bd77b1c7b\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Cleveland Browns news: Hello, first place! We’ve missed you\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/135532/cleveland-browns-news-hello-first-place-weve-missed-you\";s:11:\"description\";s:275:\"The Cleveland Browns are in first place in the AFC North Division! That is not a typo or a hallucination, so let’s take a moment to let that sink in. This is the first time the Browns have been in first place this late in the season, and the fact that it is only Week […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7611:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns are in first place in the AFC North Division!\n\nThat is not a typo or a hallucination, so let’s take a moment to let that sink in.\n\nThis is the first time the Browns have been in first place this late in the season, and the fact that it is only Week 6 makes it even crazier, since Week 10 of the 2014 season.\n\nCleveland finds itself atop the division after Sunday’s 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens that followed a script that has become familiar in all four of their wins:\n\n\nThe defense looks completely out of sorts on the first drive of the game. In this case, it was an 11-play, 66-yard touchdown drive by Baltimore.\n\n\n\nFrom there, the defense goes into lockdown mode. Today, it allowed just three points, a fumble recovery, and 169 yards of total offense after the first drive.\n\n\n\nThe offense takes it to the extreme by bumbling around for the first three quarters. Against the Ravens, that meant three points and 107 yards of offense heading into the fourth quarter.\n\n\n\nSomehow, the offense does just enough in the fourth quarter to pull out the win. Today, that was a two-yard touchdown run from Audric Estime, and Deshaun Watson driving the Browns 62 yards to set up Andre Szymt for a game-winning 37-yard field goal.\n\n\nIt is doubtful that the coaches and the players know how they are pulling this off, but they have done it enough to sit atop the division.\n\nIt’s a victory Monday, so let’s get rolling with the latest edition of the Daily Dawg Chow.\n\nDawgs By Nature\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-scores-results/135427/baltimore-ravens-vs-cleveland-browns-recap-back-in-first-place-of-afc-north-with-late-rally\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns recap: Back in first place of AFC North with late rally (Chris Pokorny)</a>: Beating the Ravens is fun enough. But being in first place after the win? Even better!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/135484/browns-vs-ravens-quick-takeaways-from-week-6s-amazing-win\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browns vs. Ravens: Quick takeaways from Week 6’s amazing win (Jared Mueller)</a>: It wasn’t always pretty, especially on offense, but the Browns found a way to win.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-game-information/135374/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-week-6-winners-and-losers-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browns vs. Ravens Week 6: Winners and losers in a key victory (Barry Shuck)</a>: The Browns picked up a big win, so who went home with a brownie in their gym bag?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/135470/browns-injury-week-6-ravens-grant-delpit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browns injury: Lose another starter in Week 6 versus the Ravens (Jared Mueller)</a>: Safety Grant Delpit left the game early with a concussion.\n\nThe Feed\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/yEmMtLKUvY0z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk it up in this post at The Feed!</a>\n\n\nBring the Dawg Pound with you on the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nStay connected with Browns fans through every score, stop and game-changing play.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the live game-day chat\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly explore communities and conversations\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nCleveland Browns\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/10/an-ugly-win-not-with-the-browns-not-this-year-terry-pluto.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An ugly win? Not with the Browns. Not this year! (Terry Pluto)</a>: There are no style points in the NFL. Just wins and losses.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2026/10/18/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-week-6-takeaways/92302662007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 things that stood out in Browns’ Week 6 game vs. Ravens (Beacon Journal)</a>: Another week, another comeback win for the first-place Browns.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/10/its-never-pretty-but-the-browns-keep-finding-a-way-in-win-over-the-ravens-dan-labbe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It’s never pretty, but the Browns keep finding a way in win over the Ravens (cleveland.com)</a>: We’ll take ugly wins every day of the week!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.brownszone.com/2026/10/18/browns-13-ravens-10-cleveland-rallies-wins-on-last-play-fg-by-andre-szmyt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleveland rallies, wins on last-play FG by Andre Szmyt (Browns Zone)</a>: Not only are the Browns in first place, but they are 3-0 at home.\n\nNFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-analysis/86640/top-takeaways-from-the-ravens-loss-to-the-browns-in-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top takeaways from the Ravens’ loss to the Browns in Week 6 (Baltimore Beatdown)</a>: Such a shame. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50212250/falcons-kendal-daniels-carted-collision-vs-bears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Falcons’ Kendal Daniels hurts neck on tackle vs. Bears, hospitalized (ESPN)</a>: Thankfully, rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels reportedly is alert and has movement in all his extremities.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7701950/2026/10/18/saints-giants-nfl-week-6-result-takeaways/?unlocked_article_code=1.JlE.7RBL.iDpGlenJsVJZ&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">J.J. McCarthy-led comeback falls short as Giants face QB questions following loss to Saints (The Athletic)</a>: The Giants are getting the full Jameis Winston experience.\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sbnation.app&xcust=__sb0901awD__138981____r______________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792404000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";i:1;s:15:\"Daily Dawg Chow\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:218;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aa214cc2d5aeb75b985cf90a7e0d232f\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Chicago Bears News: Caleb Williams, Kyler Gordon Lead Bears To Win\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/125548/chicago-bears-news-caleb-williams-kyler-gordon-lead-bears-to-win\";s:11:\"description\";s:305:\"The duo of Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon stole the headlines as the Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons in what was, according to fan noise, nearly a home game for the Bears in Atlanta. The score was closer than it should have been due to an early switch to the second-team defense (Chicago has […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11742:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears dives for more yardage against Harold Perkins Jr. #56 and Billy Bowman Jr. #33 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe duo of Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon stole the headlines as the Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons in what was, according to fan noise, nearly a home game for the Bears in Atlanta.\n\nThe score was closer than it should have been due to an early switch to the second-team defense (Chicago has a game this Thursday) and a bad fumble that lead to a couple of late Atlanta scores. But Spider Man and Ice Man saved the day in the end for the Bears.\n\nShare your thoughts in Windy City Gridiron in the comment section below or by following this link to <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/feed\">the Feed post.</a>\n\nBEARSSSSSS – LATEST CHICAGO BEARS NEWS & UPDATES\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/caleb-williams-and-the-bears-jump-out-to-big-lead-hold-on-to-win-31-23\">Caleb Williams and the Bears jump out to big lead, hold on to win 31-23</a>\n\nWilliams returned from his hamstring injury and looked outstanding against the Falcons.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/18/bears-cb-kyler-gordon-goes-off-with-3-sacks-in-return-from-injury-everything-i-wanted\">Bears CB Kyler Gordon gets 3 sacks in return from injury in 31-23 win vs. Falcons: ‘Everything I wanted’</a>\n\nIt was a vindicating performance by Gordon after months of having his name dragged through the mud as tension grew over the handling of his injuries.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/18/caleb-williams-leads-bears-to-td-on-first-drive-back-from-injury\">Bears beat Falcons 31-23 in QB Caleb Williams’ return</a>\n\nThat will do.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/18/bears-mike-ditka-tribute-87th-birthday-falcons-patriots-coach-hall-fame-die-nfl\">Bears add Mike Ditka patch, pay tribute on what would have been his birthday</a>\n\nDa Coach.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/kyler-gordon-nfl-history-week-6\">Kyler Gordon Makes NFL History With Electric Performance in Bears’ Week 6 Win</a>\n\nDefensive back Kyler Gordon historic performance was a huge lift for the Chicago Bears in Week 6.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/jahdae-walker-ejected-why-bears-kicked-out-week-6-game-falcons\">Jahdae Walker Ejected: Why Bears WR Was Kicked Out of Week 6 Game vs. Falcons</a>\n\nChicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker was ejected from the Wek 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE – NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-deforest-buckner-im-sick-and-tired-of-the-same-song-and-dance-every-year\">Colts’ DeForest Buckner: “I’m sick and tired of the same song and dance every year”</a>\n\nDeForest, you would look good in Navy & Orange!\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY – OUR OPPONENTS UPDATES & NEWS \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-complains-about-playing-surface-at-raymond-james-stadium\">Aaron Rodgers complains about playing surface at Raymond James Stadium</a>\n\nBecause of course he does.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patriots-beat-jets-26-19-extend-winning-streak-to-three-games\">Patriots beat Jets 26-19, extend winning streak to three games</a>\n\nDrake Maye threw three touchdowns and the Patriots are 4-2.\n\nIN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-game-information/125546/bears-kyler-gordon-was-confident-and-absolutely-ready-to-play\">Bears’ Kyler Gordon was ‘Confident’ and ‘Absolutely’ ready to play</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/125528/chicago-bears-ground-the-atlanta-falcons-in-caleb-williams-return\">Chicago Bears Ground the Atlanta Falcons in Caleb Williams’ Return</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/123103/caleb-williams-does-something-only-2-nfl-mvps-have-ever-done-chicago-bears\">Caleb Williams does something only 2 NFL MVPs have ever done</a>\n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nYour daily song that generally, though not always, has some vague association with the news of the day. 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Welcome to The Scratching Post, your home for open conversation with your fellow Carolina Panthers fans. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. This […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1519:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGreetings, internet users. Welcome to The Scratching Post, your home for open conversation with your fellow Carolina Panthers fans.\n\nFeel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. 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And here’s all of our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/10/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-advice-players-to-add-stash-drop-week-7-2026/\">fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 7</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2023/09/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-advice-pickups-to-target-stash-drop-week-2/\">More Waiver Wire Picks</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb.php\">Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/start/\">Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-central.php\">Fantasy Football Trade Tools</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-planner.php\"></a>\nFantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Kickers\nHere are the top fantasy football kickers to target for Week 7.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/evan-mcpherson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evan McPherson (K – CIN)</a>: 35% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @BAL, TEN, @ATL\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/evan-mcpherson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evan McPherson</a> is perfect on the season, having gone 10-for-10 on field goals and 14-of-14 on extra points. He’s averaging 10.8 fantasy points per game.\nThe Bengals have one of the more potent offenses in the league and are averaging 25.6 points per game, giving McPherson a sturdy floor.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-bates.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Bates (K – DET)</a>: 28% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: GB, MIN, @MIA\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: The biggest drawback to having <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-bates.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Bates</a> as your fantasy kicker is that Lions head coach Dan Campbell is hyper-aggressive about going for it on fourth down, often eschewing field goal opportunities to go for seven points.\nBut Bates is a fine kicker with a powerful leg, and he’s tied to arguably the league’s most powerful offense. Bates is 8-of-8 on field goals and 20-of-20 on extra points.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-boswell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Boswell (K – PIT)</a>: 25% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: @NO, CLE, BYE\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-boswell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Boswell</a> kicked a season-high four field goals Sunday in the Steelers’ 26-19 overtime win against the Buccaneers. Boswell hooked a 48-yarder wide on Sunday — his fourth missed field goal of the season. Still, he’s averaging 2.2 made FGs per game and is a perfect 12-of-12 on extra points this season.\nBoswell gets a weather-proof dome matchup against the Saints this week in New Orleans.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matt-gay.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Gay (K – LV)</a>: 26% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: LAR, @NYJ, @SF\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matt-gay.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Gay</a> just keeps putting up points. He kicked three more field goals and three more extra points in Week 6.\nGay is 14-of-15 on field goals and 14-of-14 on extra points this year. He’s averaging 10.7 fantasy points per game and will get a dome matchup this week against the Rams in Las Vegas.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ryan-fitzgerald.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Fitzgerald (K – CAR)</a>: 2% Rostered\n\nNext Opponents: TB, @GB, DEN\nTrue Value: $1\nDesperate Need: $1\nBudget-Minded: $0\n\nAnalysis: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ryan-fitzgerald.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Fitzgerald</a> is 11-of-11 on field goals this season. He was 2-of-2 Sunday in Philadelphia, with one of his FGs coming from 52 yards. Fitzgerald had had trouble with extra points, however — he missed his fourth one of the season on Sunday and is 11-of-15 on PATs.\nFitzgerald is averaging 10.4 fantasy points per game. 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The pressure numbers have been even better than the sack total.\n\nDexter Lawrence, DT: Three sacks, five tackles for loss (tied with Mafe for the team lead) and six quarterback hits from the interior. Opposing offenses have to account for him on every snap, and that’s freed up everyone else up front.\n\nJonathan Allen, DT: Three sacks, four tackles for loss, six QB hits, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a pass defensed. He had a sack and a forced fumble in Miami alone.\n\nBarrett Carter, LB: 41 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, a forced fumble and two passes defensed. He’s been everywhere. Entering Week 6, his 16 stops were the 15th most among all NFL linebackers and lead the Bengals.\n\nLet’s talk: Three defensive linemen with three sacks each. Which one has actually been the most disruptive when you watch the tape? 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Sonny Styles doesn’t scare me. Terry and Stefon don’t scare me. Only the football gods of chaos and variance scare me. There’s too many good matchups to exploit… from putting CMC in the pass game, to spamming Mike Evans against the hapless Commanders secondary, to blasting the Commanders’ shoddy offensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4933:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan of the Washington Redskins looks on prior to the start of their game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on December 30, 2012 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJayden Daniels doesn’t scare me. Sonny Styles doesn’t scare me. Terry and Stefon don’t scare me. Only the football gods of chaos and variance scare me. There’s too many good matchups to exploit… from putting CMC in the pass game, to spamming Mike Evans against the hapless Commanders secondary, to blasting the Commanders’ shoddy offensive line… the 49ers’ biggest opponent is themselves tonight. Let’s get it!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-kyle-juszczyk-says-c-j-gardner-johnson-22482992.php\">Serial spitter? 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk says C.J. Gardner-Johnson spit on him in 2025 (paywall)</a> “Juszczyk called out Gardner-Johnson presumably because he’s among a group of players who have had enough: Gardner-Johnson was named the league’s most annoying player in the Athletic’s anonymous player poll in 2024. His ejection Sunday was the second of his career. 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Let’s take a position-by-position look at who was on the field for the Packers on offense and defense in <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/88303/packers-cowboys-final-score-green-bay-defense-dominates-dallas-in-23-13-victory\">the team’s Week 6 win</a>, explaining what has changed with the group.\n\nQuarterback\n\n\nJordan Love: 73 snaps\n\n\n\nTyrod Taylor: 0\n\n\nNothing has changed here.\n\nRunning Back\n\n\nPierre Strong Jr.: 41\n\n\n\nMarShawn Lloyd: 30\n\n\n\nKaleb Johnson: 2\n\n\nFor the second straight week, running back Kaleb Johnson has basically been a non-factor in the offense, following his fumble against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4. Johnson only had nine snaps, all in the second half in garbage time, against the Chicago Bears in Week 5, while MarShawn Lloyd played 27 and Pierre Strong Jr. played 25. Snaps were split between Strong and Lloyd again this week, with Johnson getting even fewer looks.\n\nInterestingly, head coach Matt LaFleur has recently said that if Pierre Strong Jr., who was dealing with a hamstring issue earlier in the year, was healthy in Week 1, then Strong would have played for the team — despite being a member of the practice squad. Don’t be surprised if the Packers end up dropping Strong to the practice squad <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/88248/espn-josh-jacobs-has-spoken-to-the-nfl-in-their-investigation\">when Josh Jacobs is activated on Monday</a>, but then the team ends up activating Strong as a game-day elevation while Johnson — who is under a three-year cost-controlled rookie contract — is scratched as a developmental prospect.\n\nNone of the Packers’ running backs have posted great production this season, which is part their fault and part the fault of the offensive line. Here’s what their unit has produced:\n\n\nLloyd: 48 carries for 122 yards (2.5 YPC)\n\n\n\nJohnson: 28 carries for 104 yards (3.7 YPC)\n\n\n\nStrong: 16 carries for 35 yards (2.2 YPC)\n\n\n\nChris Brooks: 15 carries for 70 yards (4.7 YPC) — currently on the injured reserve\n\n\nReceiver\n\n\nChristian Watson: 66\n\n\n\nMatthew Golden: 63\n\n\n\nSavion Williams: 40\n\n\n\nBo Melton: 18\n\n\n\nJ. Michael Sturdivant: 2\n\n\n\nColeman Owen: 0\n\n\nWith Jayden Reed, the team’s preferred starting slot receiver, and Skyy Moore, the team’s next man up at the slot position, now both on injured reserve, the Packers pivoted to mostly playing Savion Williams, himself called up from the injured reserve this week, to play in the slot in Week 6. Bo Melton, who played the position in-game when Moore dropped out last week, also got some looks — as well as a few opportunities as an outside receiver.\n\nJ. Michael Strudivant and Coleman Owen, who was called up from the practice squad this week, look like special teams contributors who are really on “receivers” in case of emergency. For what it’s worth, Owen was the team’s primary punt returner (mixed results in his first showing, as he fair caught a football around the five-yard line but also had a decent return when given the opportunity), while Sturdivant jumped up to being the “off returner” (essentially a lead blocker) in the kick return game for Melton, who was pushed to the team’s main kick returner. The team had to backfill at both returner positions after Moore’s injury.\n\nTight End\n\n\nTucker Kraft: 56\n\n\n\nMark Redman: 23\n\n\n\nJosh Whyle: 15\n\n\n\nJonnu Smith: 9\n\n\nJosh Whyle getting more snaps than Jonnu Smith is a little surprising here, but Tucker Kraft has been the number one tight end on the team all year, and Mark Redman has been the season-long tight end two by a good margin. It’ll be interesting to see if this Whyle-Smith dynamic is a one-off. Smith has played 101 snaps to Whyle’s 36 on offense this year.\n\nOffensive Line\n\n\nJordan Morgan: 73\n\n\n\nLaken Tomlinson: 73\n\n\n\nSean Rhyan: 73\n\n\n\nTravis Glover: 73\n\n\n\nAnthony Belton: 73\n\n\n\nKevin Zeitler: 0\n\n\n\nJacob Monk: 0\n\n\n\nJohn Williams: 0\n\n\nNothing surprising here, as the Packers rolled out their line of Jordan Morgan, Laken Tomlinson, Sean Rhyan, Travis Glover and Anthony Belton (left to right) for another full game tonight. The question here is how much longer the team will keep Kevin Zeitler on the bench, as neither Tomlinson or Glover played great against the Cowboys.\n\nDefensive Line\n\n\nKarl Brooks: 47\n\n\n\nDevonte Wyatt: 46\n\n\n\nChris McClellan: 39\n\n\n\nAnthony Campbell: 31\n\n\nThe Packers were very thin on the interior defensive line this week, as they typically play five players at the position. This game, they only had four options, as Jonathan Ford and Javon Hargrave joined Warren Brinson on the injured reserve this week, all while Jordon Riley is working his way off the physically unable to perform list.\n\nFrequently, the team was in 3-4 looks where Chris McClellan took over as the nose tackle (a role Ford previously played) and the only player at the position on the bench was Anthony Campbell, who had only played nine NFL snaps prior to this game. They lucked out that the Cowboys decided to play a lot of light formations on offense, keeping the 3-4 personnel from being ground out in the running game.\n\nThey might not be so lucky next week against the Detroit Lions. They need another body at the position.\n\nEdge Defender\n\n\nLukas Van Ness: 42\n\n\n\nBarryn Sorrell: 40\n\n\n\nBrenton Cox Jr.: 38\n\n\n\nDani Dennis-Sutton: 35\n\n\n\nArron Mosby: 0\n\n\nWhen Arron Mosby was called up from the practice squad, he was obviously going to contribute on special teams. Last season, for example, Mosby played 221 special teams snaps over 12 games for the Packers (18.4 per game) compared to just 17 defensive snaps (1.4 per game).\n\nLukas Van Ness played a little less on defense than usual, but Green Bay generally splits snaps between Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox Jr. and Dani Dennis-Sutton evenly. Here are the season-long numbers at the position, defensively:\n\n\nLukas Van Ness: 274 snaps\n\n\n\nBarryn Sorrell: 204 snaps\n\n\n\nDani Dennis-Sutton: 181 snaps\n\n\n\nBrenton Cox Jr.: 179 snaps\n\n\nOff-Ball Linebacker\n\n\nZaire Franklin: 77\n\n\n\nIsaiah McDuffie: 42\n\n\n\nTy’Ron Hopper: 33\n\n\n\nNick Niemann: 0\n\n\n\nKristian Welch: 0\n\n\nSince Edgerrin Cooper’s injury, Ty’Ron Hopper has played 72 snaps of defense to Isaiah McDuffie’s 74. They tend to draft off drives about every two drives, likely to try to keep their legs fresh for special teams. For perspective, McDuffie ranked second on the team in special teams reps going into this week, while Hopper ranked fifth. Nick Niemann (first in special teams) and Kristian Welch are on pretty incredible special teams pace, too, which is why they’re on the game-day roster. Welch has only been on the roster for three weeks, but is basically matching Niemann’s pace when he’s up from the practice squad.\n\nCornerback\n\n\nKeisean Nixon: 77\n\n\n\nBrandon Cisse: 54\n\n\n\nCarrington Valentine: 25\n\n\n\nKamal Hadden: 0\n\n\nThe Packers played two snaps of dime defense this week in third-and-long looks, which pushes Carrington Valentine into the slot. They seem to be treating their second slot in dime looks differently than true slot defenders, as Kamal Hadden (who got in at the position late in the Bears game in garbage time) is actually the “next man up” at the position.\n\nBrandon Cisse, the team’s right cornerback, suffered a stinger, which pushed Valentine up to outside cornerback in this game, too. Cisse never returned to action, but he stated after the game to Packers.com’s Weston Hodkiewicz that he’s “<a href=\"https://x.com/WesHod/status/2112040344514940970\">fine</a>.” Cisse was the only player in Week 6 who dropped out and did not return to play. Progress!\n\nAlso: Both Keisean Nixon and Cisse had pretty good games. Cisse was probably having his best game as a Packer before his injury. Valentine almost got two interceptions in his limited playing time, too.\n\nSafety\n\n\nXavier McKinney: 77\n\n\n\nEvan Williams: 77\n\n\n\nJavon Bullard: 66\n\n\n\nKitan Oladapo: 0\n\n\nThe only notable thing here is that slot defender Javon Bullard played six-sevenths of snaps on defense, meaning that the Packers played a lot of nickel personnel in this game. As we mentioned in the defensive line section, Green Bay wasn’t forced to play their 3-4 base defense often (usually, it’s around one-third of their snaps, but varies a good amount from team to team), which really bailed out their thin line.\n\nLike the deep linebackers, Kitan Oladapo is here to be a special teams contributor and an emergency defender. Coming into the week, he only played less than the top three linebackers, receiver Bo Melton, edge defender Barryn Sorrell and defensive lineman Karl Brooks (yes, he plays a ton of teams) in the kicking game. 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On the field the Cowboys were beaten soundly by the Green Bay Packers, but they are now going to be dealing with problems off of it as well. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer noted after the game that linebacker Dee Winters has an Achilles strain […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1562:\"\n\n\n \n Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys have residual problems coming from Sunday night’s loss. On the field the Cowboys were beaten soundly by the Green Bay Packers, but they are now going to be dealing with problems off of it as well.\n\nHead coach Brian Schottenheimer noted after the game that linebacker Dee Winters has an Achilles strain while KaVontae Turpin is dealing with a rib cartilage issue. He added that x-rays were positive in that sense.\n\n\nCowboys LB Dee Winters has an Achilles strain and WR KaVontae Turpin is dealing with a rib cartilage issue. X-rays clean.— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2112036666445619474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nTurpin left the game rather early and was just about immediately ruled out for overall context.\n\nWinters’ issue came later, after he recorded the first interception of the season for the defense, and his absence was certainly felt. \n\nThe Cowboys already have a lot of players who are dealing with certain ailments and now things are going to get even more complicated. 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The worst part has been the offensive decline over the last two weeks as Dak Prescott and Company have been unable to find any kind of offensive rhythm. Brian Schottenheimer is under a lot of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1923:\"\n\n\n \n Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images | Getty Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys managed to go out and look awful again as a team, losing to the Green Bay Packers. The worst part has been the offensive decline over the last two weeks as Dak Prescott and Company have been unable to find any kind of offensive rhythm. Brian Schottenheimer is under a lot of scrutiny as his offense has flamed out. \n\nBut somehow, the Cowboys are favored next week. And not favored by a little, but by a lot for NFL standards.\n\nThe Cowboys play on the road against their NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, and <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">are favored by 5.5 points according to our partners at FanDuel.</a> Let that sink in.\n\nIt probably says more about the state of the Eagles playing without QB Jalen Hurts, the retirement of Lane Johnson and other issues they are having. 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His dual threat ability is barely utilized. The tush push is no longer an unstoppable force. Lane Johnson retires midseason with Cam Jurgens flipped the next. Every key player on offense has been injured. To make matter worse, Hurts gets a blood clot and could be out rest of season. Does this spell the end of the Jalen Hurts era in Philly? Which future destination might we see him play for beyond the Eagles? I wouldn’t be surprised if the Eagles decide to move on from this regime and clean house. submitted by /u/guksilicious [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:915:\"Eagles offense is unwatchable and is borderline last (31st) in the league when Hurts is healthy. His dual threat ability is barely utilized. The tush push is no longer an unstoppable force. Lane Johnson retires midseason with Cam Jurgens flipped the next. Every key player on offense has been injured. To make matter worse, Hurts gets a blood clot and could be out rest of season. 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Dallas went into halftime down 17-0, with turnovers and penalties repeatedly wasting opportunities leading to Dallas falling to Green Bay 23-13. Here are […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7295:\"\n\n\n \n Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images | Getty Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys arrived at Lambeau Field needing a response after an ugly loss to Tampa Bay, but another slow offensive performance and unprepared defense left Dallas chasing the game all evening. \n\nDallas went into halftime down 17-0, with turnovers and penalties repeatedly wasting opportunities leading to Dallas falling to Green Bay 23-13. Here are this week’s winners and losers from the game.\n\nWinner: Dee Winters\n\nDallas has waited a long time for an interception, and Dee Winters finally delivered one.\n\nWinters read Jordan Love perfectly late in the first quarter, stepped in front of the pass and appeared to return it for a touchdown before replay ruled him down at the Green Bay 42-yard line. Even without the score, it was exactly the type of momentum-changing defensive play Dallas has desperately needed. \n\nThe frustrating part was that the offense immediately wasted the opportunity with an interception of its own. That shouldn’t take anything away from Winters. On a defense that was searching for takeaways and impact plays, Winters provided one.\n\nWinner: Quinnen Williams\n\nThe Cowboys needed considerably more from their defensive front after weeks of inconsistent pressure, and Quinnen Williams made his presence felt early.\n\nWilliams got to Jordan Love for a sack and helped Dallas produce a much more disruptive start up front. Green Bay found success through the air, but its conventional rushing attack has been much less effective. Williams’ sack was one of the Cowboys’ biggest early defensive plays and it was needed to try an inject some optimism in a defense that’s struggled this season. \n\nThis is the type of performance Dallas expected when it paid the price to bring Williams into the middle of the defense. The Cowboys need him affecting games rather than simply occupying blockers, the sack showed exactly that. \n\nLoser: Brian Schottenheimer\n\nFor the second straight week, the Cowboys looked completely unprepared offensively for long stretches, and it’s the second straight week Schottenheimer finds his way on the loser list. \n\nDallas getting shut out at halftime trailing 17-0, producing no points despite the defense creating a turnover and giving the offense opportunities is a huge disappointment. The Cowboys turned it over twice, struggled to establish any rhythm and again waited until the second half before finally showing signs of life. That is especially disappointing against a Green Bay defense missing major pieces, including Micah Parsons, Javon Hargrave and Edgerrin Cooper. \n\nDallas spent the week admitting it was still searching for an offensive identity, with establishing Javonte Williams and the running game identified as part of the solution. Yet the same problems returned at Lambeau Field. Williams had only 11 carries, Dallas had just 48 total rush yards. Schottenheimer is the head coach, and at some point these repeated slow starts become his responsibility. Dallas cannot keep needing halftime adjustments before its offense looks ready to play.\n\nLoser: Cowboys third-down defense\n\nThis isn’t just a problem tonight, it’s becoming one of the defining weaknesses of the Cowboys defense.\n\nDallas entered Week 6 allowing opponents to convert 30 of 57 third downs with a 52% conversion rate. That means opponents were moving the chains on more than half of their third-down opportunities before Jordan Love even stepped onto the field. \n\nThere were moments Sunday night when Dallas produced excellent first- and second-down defense, only to allow Green Bay to stay on the field when it mattered most. That’s particularly damaging because it wears down the defense, keeps Prescott and the offense on the sideline and allows the Packers to control the pace of the game.\n\nThe Cowboys did force an important three-and-out to begin the second half, which helped set up a touchdown drive. But one successful series doesn’t erase the larger problem. Getting teams into third down is supposed to be the hard part, Dallas kept doing that and then failing to finish the job. Green Bay had 18 third downs and converted on 11, that’s a success rate of 61% and that makes controlling a game impossible. \n\nUntil this changes, even good defensive possessions are going to keep turning into long drives and the time-of-possession war is never going to look good Dallas. \n\nLoser: Dak Prescott\n\nDak Prescott needed a major bounce-back performance after struggling against Tampa Bay, instead, the turnovers continued.\n\nPrescott threw two interceptions before the end of the third quarter, including one in Green Bay territory immediately after Winters had given Dallas excellent field position. That erased what should have been a major opportunity for Dallas to answer Green Bay’s opening touchdown.\n\nThe second interception came after CeeDee Lamb slipped, so that one carries no blame for Prescott. But Dallas entered halftime scoreless with its quarterback having two interceptions beside his name and the pressure was clearly getting to him. \n\nThe Cowboys needed Prescott to settle the offense after last week’s problems and he didn’t do enough of that. Dak was clearly rattled and facing a Packers defense that was allowing 22 points per game. What we saw was a quarterback having back-to-back games where he panicked, felt pressure, and failed to throw a touchdown until late in the fourth quarter, ending the game with a passer rating of just 65.2. \n\nLoser: Caleb Downs\n\nCaleb Downs had a difficult night trying to limit Matthew Golden and Green Bay’s passing game.\n\nGolden produced six catches for 104 yards and a touchdown, including gains of 37 and 21 yards. Dallas has moved Downs around the defense, but whether playing deeper or closer to the line, the rookie wasn’t been able to help take away one of Jordan Love’s favorite targets. 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(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nCan the Arizona Cardinals just be two score underdogs at SoFi Stadium every week?\n\nIn their two games there the Cardinals have wins.\n\nEverywhere else they look like a mess, but they own Los Angeles so there is that.\n\nDespite a big win over the Rams, the Arizona Cardinals still open as home underdogs ahead of their Ring of Honor ceremony for Larry Fitzgerald in their home game against the Denver Broncos.\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, the Arizona Cardinals are 4.5-point underdogs ahead of their matchup with the Broncos.\n\nThe Broncos have not been overly impressive thus far, but sit at 4-2 and their defense is good against the pass, forces a lot of turnovers and does a great job in not giving up points, as they are ninth in the nfl in scoring defense.\n\nIt’s funny, they actually average nearly two points less per game than they give up.\n\nYet, they are 4-2.\n\nIt’s hard to not see the Cardinals as underdogs, but it’s not as wide of a margin at it seems… right?\n\n\nCardinals fans, bring the Red Sea to the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nMake game day even better with live chat, faster conversations and all your favorite communities in one place.\n\n\n\n\nJoin fellow Cardinals fans in our live game chat\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly jump between communities and conversations\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_fanduel&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_fanduel\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792384946;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals Odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:230;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e24135ed3addd41dac201b293ff8497d\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"2026 NFL Week 7: Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-game-information/100500/2026-nfl-week-7-indianapolis-colts-minnesota-vikings\";s:11:\"description\";s:299:\"The bye week is over for the Minnesota Vikings, and they’ll be making their return to the field in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season as they host the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings are still one of just three undefeated teams in the National Football League as Week 7 opens […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3962:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 03: Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings dives to catch a touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Colts 21-13. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe bye week is over for the Minnesota Vikings, and they’ll be making their return to the field in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season as they host the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium.\n\nThe Vikings are still one of just three undefeated teams in the National Football League as Week 7 opens up, along with the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers (Monday Night Football results pending). The Vikings have been getting the job done primarily on defense and special teams, as Brian Flores’ group is currently allowing the fewest points/game in the National Football League and Matt Daniels’ special teams units have been the league’s best so far this season. The offense has certainly had its issues, particularly in the passing game, but has managed to do enough to keep the team from losing thus far.\n\nThe Vikings could see the return of several important pieces in this one, including left tackle Christian Darrisaw, wide receiver Jordan Addison, tight end T.J. Hockenson, and running back Jordan Mason. Mason has been on injured reserve since suffering a thumb injury in the season opener but is eligible to return starting this week. Addison and Darrisaw both missed the Week 5 game against New Orleans with injuries, and Hockenson left the Saints game after the second offensive play with a concussion. We’ll be monitoring all of their statuses throughout the week.\n\nThe Colts are reeling a bit coming into this one, having lost two straight, including a 26-20 loss at home in Week 6 to the previously winless Tennessee Titans. The Colts turned the ball over three times in the loss, including a pair of interceptions by Daniel Jones, and had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown. The Indianapolis defense allowed the Titans to put up just 186 total yards of offense and led the game at halftime by a score of 13-0, but wound up stumbling badly in the second half against their AFC South rivals.\n\nThis is the Colts’ third trip in five years to U.S. Bank Stadium, and their last two trips have not gone well for them. In 2024, the Colts came to town for Sunday Night Football and took a 7-0 lead into halftime after they turned a sack/fumble of Sam Darnold into a touchdown. The Vikings took over in the second half, however, scoring two third-quarter touchdowns to take a 14-7 lead, and Darnold iced it with his third touchdown pass of the night just before the two-minute warning to secure a 21-13 victory for Minnesota.\n\nAnd, of course, there was the 2022 Saturday afternoon game at U.S. Bank Stadium, when the Colts shocked the Vikings by taking a 33-0 lead into halftime. . .only to see the Vikings pull off a bigger shocker by going on a 36-3 run in the second half to force overtime and ultimately win the game on Greg Joseph’s 40-yard field goal at the overtime gun to win 39-36 and secure the biggest comeback in NFL history.\n\nKickoff for this one is set for noon Central Time this Sunday afternoon, and the broadcast will be provided by the CBS family of networks, including WCCO-4 in the Twin Cities. We’ll be putting all of our stories about this week’s game in this stream for you, so keep your eyes right here for the latest.\n\n \n <a href=\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-odds/100458/vikings-vs-colts-odds-week-7-opening-lines-point-spread-total\">Vikings vs. Colts odds: Opening lines for Week 7 matchup</a>\n \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1792383198;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"Daily Norseman\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:34:\"Minnesota Vikings Game Information\";i:1;s:22:\"Minnesota Vikings News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:231;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"96f3cd39026fa9023a3c2828d714b99e\";s:5:\"title\";s:94:\"Packers-Cowboys Final Score: Green Bay defense dominates Dallas on ‘Sunday Night Football’\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/88303/packers-cowboys-final-score-green-bay-defense-dominates-dallas-in-23-13-victory\";s:11:\"description\";s:368:\"The Dallas Cowboys came into Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football with a high-powered offense. Dak Prescott and company led the offense in many drive-based statistics, including the percentage of offensive drives ending in a score, plays per drive, and yards per drive. Against Jonathan Gannon’s aggressive Green Bay Packers defense, the Cowboys managed just […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10813:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 18: Evan Williams #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates an interception during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys came into Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football with a high-powered offense. Dak Prescott and company led the offense in many drive-based statistics, including the percentage of offensive drives ending in a score, plays per drive, and yards per drive.\n\nAgainst Jonathan Gannon’s aggressive Green Bay Packers defense, the Cowboys managed just seven points on nine offensive drives as the green and gold expanded their league-leading interception numbers. Evan Williams and rookie Brandon Cisse each picked off Dak Prescott, who was under pressure all night long, as the defense led the way in a 23-13 win that improved the Packers’ record to 4-2.\n\nPrescott’s counterpart, Jordan Love, shook off an early interception of his own to put up a high-quality performance. That pick could have been a truly game-changing play, as it was originally returned for a touchdown that would have tied the game at 7 early on. Instead, the scoring return was nullified on review and the Packers’ defense ended up getting a stop to keep Dallas off the scoreboard. The Packers’ offense went on to convert each of their first seven third-down opportunities and finished 11-of-18 for the game as Love delivered under pressure time and time again.\n\nUltimately, Love failed to record multiple touchdown passes for the first time in a game all season, but it wasn’t for lack of trying; he saw three potential touchdown passes get dropped by his receivers, but still managed to throw for 276 yards. Matthew Golden was the biggest offender, with two of those dropped scores and a third drop later in the game, but he did end the game with an excellent stat line: six catches for 104 yards and the only receiving touchdown of the game. Additionally, Love did end up being responsible for a second touchdown, getting the Packers’ other score on a quarterback sneak just before halftime as the team led 17-0 heading into the break.\n\nThe Green Bay defense kept up its excellent play in the second half. After giving up a single touchdown early in the third quarter, they forced turnovers on downs twice in the fourth before allowing a touchdown in garbage time while holding a 16-point lead — though they came up with a big stop on the two-point conversion to largely put an end to the game.\n\nA year after combining for 80 points in a 40-40 tie, Green Bay’s new-look defense was the story. For the first time since 2016, the Packers now have a three-game streak of holding opponents to 14 points or fewer. And they have done this without Micah Parsons available yet this season.\n\n\n\nThe Packers deferred after winning the opening kickoff and the decision paid off; the defense forced a punt on Dallas’ opening possession, allowing one first down before getting off the field. With the offense starting at the 10-yard line, Jordan Love amassed 109 passing yards on the Packers’ first series, thanks to a combination of penalties and lost yardage on run plays. The drive ended in the end zone as Love found Matthew Golden for a 9-yard touchdown, giving the Packers an early lead.\n\n\nAGENT 0 📺: NBC <a href=\"https://t.co/g9gZwas6JN\">pic.twitter.com/g9gZwas6JN</a>— Green Bay Packers (@packers) <a href=\"https://x.com/packers/status/2111981161266246013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nGreen Bay’s defense forced a 3-and-out on the next Cowboys possession, aided by a pair of first-down penalties, and practice squad call-up Coleman Owen picked up 16 yards on a punt return to set up the Packers at the 41-yard line. However, on second down, linebacker Dee Winters jumped Love’s pass for Golden and picked it off, returning the interception all the way into the end zone. Upon review, the officials determined that Golden touched Winters down as he made the catch, taking away the points and leaving Dallas with the ball at the Packers’ 42-yard line.\n\nOnce those points came off the board, the Cowboys failed to put them back on. Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb for a 16-yard gain on the Cowboys first third down attempt of the drive, reaching the Packers’ red zone for the first time, but his next two passes hit yellow gloves. He took a big hit from Zaire Franklin and lofted a pass to the end zone that was nearly intercepted by Brandon Cisse, then didn’t see Evan Williams dropping in coverage as the Packers’ safety stepped in front of a pass and returned the turnover favor with an interception of his own, his second in three games.\n\nLove got the offense moving, first with a check-down to Pierre Strong for a third-down conversion and then a 28-yard gain to Christian Watson over the middle. The Packers later ran a read-option at Rashan Gary, who bit hard on the running back and allowed Love to run for 13 and a first down. Green Bay couldn’t punch the ball into the end zone on a few opportunities near the goal line, eventually settling for a short field goal to extend their lead to 10-0. Matthew Golden dropped a walk-in touchdown earlier on the drive, however, seemingly losing the ball in the Lambeau Field lights and costing the Packers four points as a result.\n\nDallas got its first long drive of the game going on the next series, reaching Packers territory just before the two-minute warning, but on their first play out of the timeout, Brandon Cisse got his first interception as a pro. CeeDee Lamb slipped on the Lambeau Field turf and Prescott’s throw went straight to Cisse.\n\nThe Packers’ offense looked like it would go without a score late, but they got the benefit of a huge pass interference penalty on Joey Porter, Jr., who pushed Bo Melton out of bounds with the ball in the air. That 37-yard flag set up the Packers well inside field goal range. After dropping another potential touchdown, Golden hauled in a brilliant catch on 3rd down, setting up goal-to-go with a 21-yard gain at just under 30 seconds to go. After another DPI in the end zone, Love took a quarterback sneak into the end zone behind right guard Travis Glover, expanding the lead to 17-0 just before halftime.\n\nSean Rhyan committed a holding penalty on the first play of the second half, setting the Packers back behind the sticks and leading to a three-and-out. Jonathan Mingo returned Daniel Whelan’s first punt of the game to just across midfield, where Dallas got their offense underway for the second half. After Prescott scrambled for a few yards on 3rd-and-long, Lamb picked up 18 yards over the middle on 4th-and-2 with Cisse trailing. A few plays later, Javonte Williams pushed into the end zone from a yard out, getting the Cowboys on the board.\n\nGreen Bay avoided a negative play on first down on the next drive, getting a short run from Strong, then got another first down on third-and-short from Love to Watson. The team faced a 4th-and-3 from Dallas’ 44 a few plays later, but Love found Kraft up the left sideline for a run-and-catch of 14 yards. That got the Packers into Trey Smack’s range, and after yet another drop in the end zone — Watson couldn’t come up with a touchdown off the slightest of deflections by a Cowboys defender — he drilled a 44-yard field goal to make the score 20-7.\n\nJonathan Gannon dialed up pressure on Prescott on the next drive, forcing a punt as Evan Williams came unblocked and led to an incomplete pass on third down. Former Packer Kenny Clark sacked Love on third down on the next series, however, bringing on Daniel Whelan to punt out of his own end zone. He got a good one off and the Cowboys were flagged for holding on the kick, setting them up back at their own 30.\n\nThe Packers seemed poised to get a quick three-and-out, but rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton was flagged for taunting, offsetting a penalty on Dallas, and the C0wboys converted their second try on 3rd-and-6. Gannon brought pressure again on 3rd-and-2 a few plays later, bringing up yet another 4th down, this time from midfield. This time, Javon Bullard broke up Prescott’s pass for Lamb, and the Packers’ offense took over.\n\nAfter a loss of yardage by Kaleb Johnson on first down, Love hit Matthew Golden underneath on the next play and he scampered for a 21-yard gain. Golden converted a 3rd down with Love hanging in the pocket against a 7-man pressure a few plays later, pushing the second-year wideout over 100 yards for the day, but the two couldn’t convert again, leading to a 29-yard Smack field goal and a 16-point lead.\n\nFacing a 3rd-and-20 on their next series, the Cowboys got two bailout calls to keep the drive alive. First, Ty’Ron Hopper was called for illegal contact, and later, Lukas Van Ness was called for a roughing the passer penalty that erased an interception by Carrington Valentine, which should have put the game on ice. The teams then traded personal fouls, with Tyler Booker hitting Javon Bullard in the back after the play and then Karl Brooks getting a roughing the passer call. 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The pass rush showed up, the Chiefs forced two turnovers and every time the Chargers had an opportunity to make this a game, Kansas City’s defense shut […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6076:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nYour 5-0 <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> beat the <a href=\"https://boltsfromtheblue.com\">Los Angeles Chargers</a> <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-game-information/213318/chiefs-chargers-live-updates-game-thread\">22-6</a> at Arrowhead Stadium, outgaining them 422-259 and, most importantly, keeping Los Angeles out of the end zone.\n\nThe pass rush showed up, the Chiefs forced two turnovers and every time the Chargers had an opportunity to make this a game, Kansas City’s defense shut the door.\n\nIt wasn’t perfect. Kansas City turned it over twice, missed two kicks, couldn’t gain a yard when it really needed one and committed eight penalties. But the Chiefs also controlled the game from beginning to end.\n\nHere are a few Chiefs who stood out against the Chargers — for better or worse.\n\n9 Winners\n\nWide receiver Xavier Worthy: There was no 60-yard bomb or trick play that asked Worthy to outrun the field. In this game, Worthy caught all seven targets for 73 yards, becoming Mahomes’ most reliable wide receiver with Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton unavailable.\n\nTight ends Noah Gray, Travis Kelce, and Jake Briningstool: The Chiefs got contributions from all three tight ends on Sunday afternoon. Kelce fought through an ankle injury to continue his great start, while Noah Gray had a big catch-and-run. Together, they caught 7 of 8 targets for 106 yards (53 each)—much of it YAC. You won’t see Briningstool on the box score, but he delivered key blocks on some of the biggest running plays of the afternoon. Tight end is a critical position group for a running team, especially one with question marks at wide receiver, and it’s encouraging to see all three get involved.\n\nRunning Back Kenneth Walker: On 3rd and 1, Kenneth Walker broke free for 33 yards and a touchdown. He finished with 21 touches and nearly 140 total yards. He’s not only leading the NFL in rushing in 2026, but he’s already surpassed the Chiefs’ leading rusher from 2025– in just five games. He’s explosive. He breaks tackles. He makes people miss. And maybe the most surprising stat: Andy Reid seems willing to keep giving him the football.\n\nEDGE George Karlaftis: Give credit to the pass rush as a whole– they just doubled their sack total on the season; they’re still getting a lot of pressure… and they also got home this week. The combination works– R Mason Thomas’s speed, the relentless effort of Ashton Gillotte, the physical force that is Chris Jones, along with Steve Spagnuolo’s blitz packages. But the most impressive individual effort came from George Karlaftis once again– three QB hits, two tackles for loss, two batted passes, and a sack. Furious George is on a tear.\n\nWide receiver Cyrus Allen: The true breakout game hasn’t happened yet, but Allen showed some great signs of life again this week. He caught both his targets against the Chargers, and his role should keep growing.\n\nCornerback Nohl Williams: His ball skills are as remarkable as his tenacity. Nohl defended two more passes and got some great coverage reps. He also had a tackle for loss, attacking running backs and receivers on screen plays with no fear.\n\nLinebacker Jack Cochrane: We bag on Cochrane most weeks, so it’s only fair to give him credit for what could have been one of the biggest plays of Sunday’s game. Under heavy pressure, Chargers QB Justin Herbert threw a pass right to #43. To his credit, Jack Cochrane not only secured the interception but also returned it 48 yards, setting up the offense in the red zone. It’s not his fault that Mahomes gave it right back with an endzone pick of his own.\n\n4 Losers\n\nReturn specialist Nikko Remigio: Dave Toub raves about Remigio’s ability to catch a punt and be reliable. Well, today he fumbled a punt and almost fumbled another on a kickoff. Maybe we could overlook a lapse now and then if they were also making huge plays, flipping the field, or even scoring now and then. But they aren’t.\n\nKicker Harrison Butker: Like Remigio, Butker’s only real job is to be reliable. Once again, he missed a field goal and an extra point. Once again, it didn’t matter– but it will at some point. Have we mentioned lately that Harrison Butker is among the game’s highest-paid kickers?\n\nThe short-yardage offense: Blame the offensive line, the predictable playcalling, the nose tackle fullback, or all of the above. The Chiefs were stuffed on fourth-and-goal from the 1 on Sunday, the third consecutive game Walker has been stopped on a fourth-and-short run. The Andy Reid-led offense, which averaged 7.4 yards per play Sunday, shouldn’t have had this much trouble gaining three feet. Convert a couple more of these, and this game would have been a massive blowout.\n\nCenter Creed Humphrey: The best center in the game was undoubtedly a big part of the run game’s success, but the low snap issue reared its ugly head again this week. I’m sure it’ll get worked out, but against a good team, it could have been costly.\n\nNote: Applying the labels “losers” is not meant to be a judgment on the talent or character of any of these individuals. It’s just a simple way to grade their job performance in a single game. 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I’m sick and tired of the same song and dance every year.”</a>\n\nFor a Colts franchise that’s finished 8-9 for two straight seasons and no better than 8-9 (once) over the past five seasons, having not made the playoffs since 2020 during the COVID-19 year, this felt like a new low of mediocrity regarding the Horseshoe—and fans are rightfully frustrated, <a href=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2111910426678301008?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2111910426678301008?s=20\">even chanting ‘Fire Ballard’ for those that remained with the contest already decided at the disappointing game’s final conclusion.</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792378454;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Indianapolis Colts Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:234;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5c66b277cf4638df33976314398d2bc0\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Jets vs. Dolphins odds: Opening lines for Week 7 matchup\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-odds/97661/jets-vs-dolphins-odds-week-7-opening-lines-point-spread-total\";s:11:\"description\";s:302:\"After the New York Jets snapped a three game losing streak last week with a tight 17 – 12 victory over the Cleveland Browns, the Jets squandered a chance to gain some momentum when they lost this week to the New England Patriots 26 – 19. This game was about missed opportunities. The Jets had […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3265:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 7: Andrew Beck #47 of the New York Jets runs with the football during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on December 7, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAfter the <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> snapped a three game losing streak last week with a tight 17 – 12 victory over the Cleveland Browns, the Jets squandered a chance to gain some momentum when they lost this week to the New England Patriots 26 – 19. \n\nThis game was about missed opportunities. The Jets had opportunities to go up big on the Patriots early in the game, but they were stopped twice on fourth and short. At the end of the game the Jets had an opportunity to take advantage of a Patriots offensive line devastated by injuries, but the Jets defense not only failed to dominate that beat up line, they also folded with the game on the line as the Patriots ran the ball right down the Jets’ throats for a clock-chewing, game sealing scoring drive late in the fourth quarter. It was an embarrassing way to end an otherwise hard-fought game by the Jets. It was also a missed opportunity to get to .500 on the season and take over 2nd place in the AFC East.\n\nThe disappointing Jets performance left the Jets with a 2-4 record to start the season, in 3rd place in the AFC East. Now the Jets look to get back on the winning track as they come home to take on the Miami Dolphins in East Rutherford, New Jersey next Sunday. The Dolphins are coming off their bye week this week. They have had a rough start to the season, going 0-5 over their first five games. The Dolphins offense has struggled badly, scoring 13 or fewer points in four of their five games this season.\n\nLet’s take a look at the current odds for this game according to <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>. The oddsmakers like the Jets’ chances against the Dolphins. The current line has the Jets home favorites by 5.5 points. The game has an over/under of 40.5 points. On the moneyline the Jets are -245 while the Dolphins are +200.\n\nLet’s see if the Jets can take care of business at home against a team they are expected to beat. \n\n\nJ-E-T-S! 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If he didn’t blow our minds enough by gashing the Denver Broncos for 173 yards on the ground in the season opener, he doubled down against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4 with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5732:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> running back Kenneth Walker has made it a weekly tradition to surpass the already-high expectations of Chiefs Kingdom. If he didn’t blow our minds enough by gashing the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> for 173 yards on the ground in the season opener, he doubled down against the <a href=\"https://silverandblackpride.com\">Las Vegas Raiders</a> in Week 4 with 177 yards and a 76-yard run that turned the game in the second half.\n\nComing out of the bye week, there was reasonable speculation that rookie running back Emmett Johnson would spell Walker to keep the talented lead back fresh. Instead, Walker took the load again, gaining 139 yards from scrimmage on 21 touches.\n\nNone of his carries matched the long touchdown run that gave the Chiefs an early 9-0 lead over the <a href=\"https://boltsfromtheblue.com\">Los Angeles Chargers</a>.\n\n\nCounter blocked to absolute perfection. Play side double team ✅ Kick out block ✅ Lead puller seals the LB ✅ K9 breaking arm tackles ✅✅ <a href=\"https://t.co/hmskKX5k1C\">pic.twitter.com/hmskKX5k1C</a>— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2111983586572165135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn third-and-1, quarterback Patrick Mahomes came out of an under-center formation to hand off to Walker off counter action; right guard Trey Smith and second-year tight end Jake Briningstool made the key blocks to spring him in the first quarter.\n\n“The 33-yarder was pretty open,” Walker said in his post-game press conference. “(Tight end) Jake (Briningstool) came across and kicked out; there left was open.”\n\nThe Chiefs’ lead playmaker credited his teammates for the setup, but head coach Andy Reid understands how much Walker’s talent adds to a well-blocked play.\n\n“He knows how to run the ball and knows how to set up runs,” Reid said at the podium following the win. “There’s an art to that and a patience that you’ve got to have and vision and all those things that the great ones have. So, he’s got all of that. And he’s tough. He’s a tough kid.”\n\nMahomes could just stand back and watch Walker paint a masterpiece every time he touches the ball, but that’s not in the two-time MVP’s nature. The quarterback sometimes forgets what position he plays when Walker weaves through the defensive line.\n\n\nStop if you\'ve heard this before. Kenneth Walker III scored a TD. LACvsKC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/4ddKGE4RRp\">pic.twitter.com/4ddKGE4RRp</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111934793076351337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThat showed on Walker’s two-yard touchdown run late in the first half.\n\n“With Kenneth, you’ve got to be ready because he tries to press the front. Every once in a while, he bounces out,” Mahomes explained after the game. “And the defense that they had the moment you got stuffed in that front side, I was like, ‘That guy, if I get him, he’s going to score.” And so, I didn’t get a lot, but I got enough, and so we were able to get him into the end zone and get the big touchdown.”\n\n“The first guy never tackles him,” Mahomes elaborated. “I know that guy isn’t going to get him. And just knowing him, and how much of a playmaker he is, he’s going to give it a chance. He’s going to bounce it to either front side or back side. And so, I just put myself in position that if he were going to bounce it back side, I could just give him a step because that guy was there for that reason.”\n\nThe veteran gunslinger is finding all sorts of ways to contribute to the team’s new run-dominant offense, even leading Walker to the run lanes he doesn’t see yet.\n\n“Even in training camp, he usually sees the cutback before I do,” Walker told reporters. “Then he’ll go down and block the guy. That’s really unselfish.”\n\nThat’s all well and good, but Walker has shown that his talent doesn’t need the extra block from his $500 million quarterback. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Walker is still the NFL leader in forced missed tackles (52), despite most of the league playing an extra game.\n\nWalker’s 128-yard performance also produced some fun stats, marking the fourth time he’s run for at least 117 yards on the ground in a game this season. 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Granted, outside of an embarrassing showing against the New England Patriots a week ago, the Raiders only lost to the Kansas City Chiefs and Bills by three points each.\n\nSo, there’s reason to believe Las Vegas is headed in the right direction and close to being in the postseason mix. This was a team that held the No. 1 pick in last April’s draft and was hardly competitive against high-quality opponents a year ago, meaning they’re taking steps in the right direction. However, not being able to finish the job and get over the hump over the last three weeks has become frustrating given how the first three weeks went. \n\n\n\nIn a way, that sums up how the internet is reacting to the Raiders’ outing against the Bills.\n\n\n\nHear it from the head man himself: Klint Kubiak.\n\n\n“Very disappointed we didn’t get it done today.” Raiders coach Klint Kubiak on a 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills. 🎥: By <a href=\"https://x.com/Sean_Zittel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Sean_Zittel</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/iOlJuzh7wD\">pic.twitter.com/iOlJuzh7wD</a>— Vegas Sports Today (@VegasSportsTD) <a href=\"https://x.com/VegasSportsTD/status/2111968044012699712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKlint Kubiak with a pretty poignant message about what the Raiders need to improve after this three game losing stretch: “Close. Games. Out.”— Sam Warren (@samwarren83) <a href=\"https://x.com/samwarren83/status/2111967624850772078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/Raiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Raiders</a> have lost to the <a href=\"https://x.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Chiefs</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/BuffaloBills?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BuffaloBills</a>, the two AFC SB favorites, by a combined six points over the last three games. They\'re closing the gap. But still have a ways to go.— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) <a href=\"https://x.com/VinnyBonsignore/status/2111965470371017011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMuch better fight from the Raiders today. We went toe to toe with a great Buffalo team but the difference was execution in critical situations. Gotta finish drives and win the line of scrimmage.— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO) <a href=\"https://x.com/68INCOGNITO/status/2111964541466910890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt was in a losing effort, but I still am very impressed by what the Raiders look like through 6 weeks. Kubiak and DC Rob Leonard have done a really good job maximizing this roster and getting the absolute most out of their impact players.— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) <a href=\"https://x.com/acosta32_jp/status/2111966146337366086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIn the past, I’d be miserable during a Raiders losing streak. But not now. What we’re seeing on film outweighs the final score. Competitive in 5 of 6 games to start a rebuild. It’s a fact — the gap between the AFC’s best and the silver & black is shrinking.— Keith Ricci (@KeithRicci) <a href=\"https://x.com/KeithRicci/status/2111965847648444664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne of the minor details that the Raiders need to fix is figuring out the QB sneak situation, especially with Tyler Linderbaum’s penalties. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> HC Klint Kubiak on Tyler Linderbaum\'s false start penalty on the fullback sneak attempt: \"It\'s happened three times, and it\'s killing us. Absolutely killing us. And I have not fixed it, so shame on me. It\'s on me to get it fixed.\"— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) <a href=\"https://x.com/ryanmcfadden_/status/2111978958388691076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTyler Linderbaum on being penalized multiple times now on the Connor Heyward sneak: \"I gotta figure it out. Unacceptable to put our team in that position. So just gotta be better with that. And that\'s a critical moment in the game, a big swing, so we gotta improve on that.\"— Sam Warren (@samwarren83) <a href=\"https://x.com/samwarren83/status/2111982719303663959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nKirk Cousins played a good game (23/41, 313 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT), but if the losing streak continues, is it Fernando Mendoza time?\n\n\nHis outward restraint is remarkable considering his competitive nature. <a href=\"https://t.co/CPDwXo2a7S\">pic.twitter.com/CPDwXo2a7S</a>— AFL Godfather 👓🏴‍☠️🔥 (@NFLMAVERICK) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLMAVERICK/status/2111977445683237067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nA few thoughts from our <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/137227/raiders-bills-week-6-live-discussion\">community chat</a> (click the links/quotes below to join the conversation):\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/137227/raiders-bills-week-6-live-discussion?commentID=85a6f3b6-bcff-4203-9d19-892214f47f7e\">Honestly, I really like the play of Captain Kirk, but the interception resulting in a quick TD was tough to over come. we played well but are not good enough to overcome turn overs etc. we need points with possessions as often as possible. we are getting better. Kirk is doing amazing but that was a tough mistake. — Go_Vegas</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/137227/raiders-bills-week-6-live-discussion?commentID=671caf80-1d6a-4553-b968-8acb985a0d5a\">108 points given up by the defense. 3 games. 3 losses. — KilluminatiRaider</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/137227/raiders-bills-week-6-live-discussion?commentID=97bf68ff-4258-4ac9-88ca-a7e733c05846\">This time last year, we were 2-4 and went on to totally wet the bed. Six games into 2025 Raiders had 14.8 average pts per game. This year its 27 pts per game. The last three games we lost to top tier teams. I believe the ship is orientated correctly. Just need the horsepower. — Legacy Raider</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/137227/raiders-bills-week-6-live-discussion?commentID=de7c37a2-666a-43da-b63b-8091db3a89e6\">Robbie Leonard, I’m afraid – is in way over his head. How are RB’s in the flat open without a defender within 15 yards – multiple times? — SringsRaider</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/137227/raiders-bills-week-6-live-discussion?commentID=db439174-3bf3-4603-843b-5b0b3df2a8ab\">Raider Radio saying the team have a problem in quarter 3. 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The season is only 17 games in, and with a 1-4-0 record entering the divisional matchup against the Rams, a loss would shove Arizona further down the rabbit hole. Could the season be lost with a loss? RELATED: RAMS […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12097:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Chad Ryland #38 of the Arizona Cardinals kicks a game winning field goal against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n\nThe Arizona Cardinals were in a pickle going into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. The season is only 17 games in, and with a 1-4-0 record entering the divisional matchup against the Rams, a loss would shove Arizona further down the rabbit hole. Could the season be lost with a loss?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-scores-results/95769/arizona-cardinals-defense-and-chad-ryland-dominate-in-close-win-over-rams\">RELATED: RAMS VS. CARDINALS DISCUSSION</a> \n\n\n\nWhat was needed was a Cardinals win. Then the team could gather itself and at least think, for the moment, that the year is not completely gone and maybe start a run. It does happen. Because the schedule going forward for the next few games is pretty brutal. \n\nArizona had plenty of opportunities for the offense to score, but ended up with field goals instead. Good teams finish drives by getting into the end zone; so, that’s that. In the end, the Cardinals came back with just 47 seconds on the clock to get into field goal range as Ryland nailed his sixth FG of the day to defeat their division rivals on the final play, 18-16.\n\n\nGet after it.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/AZvsLAR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZvsLAR</a> | 📺 FOX <a href=\"https://t.co/I9jh96WPA0\">pic.twitter.com/I9jh96WPA0</a>— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) <a href=\"https://x.com/AZCardinals/status/2111909323333144982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nCongrats to Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur, who won his first-ever NFL contest and now defeated his former team in their first-ever divisional battle. Both of these aspects are rare in the coaching industry. \n\nSo, who played well for the Cardinals? 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LB Simon reached down and was able to rip the ball from Higbee’s grasp as CB Denzel Burke wrestled the loose ball away from Rams receiver Puka Nacua at Arizona’s 30-yard line. The strip and recovery took away points from LA. \n\nOffensive line – Gave QB Jacoby Brissett time to find receivers on most passing downs. Brissett was not sacked a single time all day. This is still a work in progress, but the progress is showing. Great lead block on the pull by C Hjalte Froholdt on Bam Knight’s big gain and a second-level block by rookie LT Jayden Williams. \n\nField goal team – On every field goal attempt, it is nine blockers against 11 defenders. Yet, the Cardinals took care of business on six successful field goal attempts. Long snapper Casey Kreiter was a great signing during the offseason and sends his pass quickly and accurately. The holder, punter Blake Gillikin, has a difficult job. He has to catch the pass with both hands, lay it down while spinning the ball so that the laces face forward, and place it at the correct angle that the kicker wants. Too much forward or backwards will alter the trajectory of the kick. When all of your team’s points come from field goals, this group works well as a special teams unit. \n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/MackWilson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MackWilson</a> coming 🆙 BIG on 4th down 😳 <a href=\"https://t.co/kFDAO0Apqg\">pic.twitter.com/kFDAO0Apqg</a>— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) <a href=\"https://x.com/AZCardinals/status/2111940650338033751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nLB Mack Wilson – This dude was everywhere all game long. Made tackles on three consecutive plays in the second quarter. In Quarter 3, LA began at its own 27, and a 14-yard run plus a 16-yard pass put the Rams at Arizona’s 36. A one-yard run made it second-and-nine. An incompletion, then an eight-yard dash by WR Konata Mumpfield produced a fourth-and-one at the Cardinals’ 27-yard line. LA already had a field goal in their back pocket, but decided to go for it. It was Wilson who stuffed TE Davis Allen on the short-yardage play, and a turnover on downs. He hit him first, and LB Jack Gibbens finished him off. Wilson led all Cardinals defenders with nine total tackles. \n\nWR Jalen Brooks – No completion was bigger than Brooks snaring the 21-yard pass completion on that final drive. This, plus an unnecessary roughness penalty, got the ball down to the Rams’ 29-yard line and ensured at least a field goal attempt. Game ball here. Had only two catches for 30 yards, and that’s okay. This was a hero catch with great focus.\n\n———————————————————————————\n\n\n\n\n\nGEEKS\n\nRB Tyler Allgeier – The talented back was supposed to be a sensation this year in the desert, but then the team drafted Jeremiyah Love. And now that Love isn’t playing, Allgeier is being relegated to spot duty and staying in the pocket to block. What happened? He had almost the same number of carries as Bam Knight, yet gained half as much. No explosiveness, no second-level speed. 18 carries for 38 yards is not what this offense had in mind. \n\n\nAD WITH THE TACKLE FOR LOSS! 😤 📺 <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonFOX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLonFox</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RamsHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RamsHouse</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/46dBtCRvYc\">pic.twitter.com/46dBtCRvYc</a>— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/RamsNFL/status/2111916803895218395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nOffense not finishing – At the beginning of the season, a lot of media outlets had penciled in the Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Now that they have stumbled out of the gate and look more human, their defense is very suspect. The Cardinals marched up and down the field all game long, and had drives of eight plays, 10 plays, 12, 15 plays, and 14 plays. These drives ended at LA’s 16-yard line, 12, three-yard line, 19, and 9-yard line. Getting three instead of six was the difference in the game. Think about it: If the offense had scored TDs on those drives instead of field goals, on the Rams’ final drive it would have been 35-9 instead of 15-9.\n\nDefense final Rams drive – Arizona was holding onto a slim 15-9 lead that was built on the leg of Ryland. Los Angeles got the ball back with just 2:48 left in the game. Several short passes and a run, plus a Rams penalty, gave them a crucial first-and-15 with 2:01 left. Who is one of the best receivers in the game? We all know it is #12, Nacua, who was open for 16 yards with coverage by S Budda Baker. Two plays later, LA scored to make it 16-15.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n———————————————————————————–\n\n\n\n\n\nBird Seed – When life gives you lemons, just add vodka\n\n\nQ LAKE WITH THE INT. 😤 📺: <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonFOX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLonFOX</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RamsHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RamsHouse</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/3fzMZAlh5l\">pic.twitter.com/3fzMZAlh5l</a>— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/RamsNFL/status/2111913012210897252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nQB Jacoby Brissett – Nothing spectacular, but a good game manager. He will fling it quite a bit in games, but he isn’t finding his best pass catchers as much. Avoided the pass rush and wasn’t sacked at all. The interception on the first drive was unfortunate, but TE Trey McBride wasn’t even open. Went 24 for 35 for 218 yards, zero TDs, one interception, a 6.2 yards-per-completion average, with a QB rating of 73.3.\n\n\nmama there goes, Bam💥 31-yard pickup for 20<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/AZvsLAR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZvsLAR</a> | 📺 FOX <a href=\"https://t.co/boe9ENrdGz\">pic.twitter.com/boe9ENrdGz</a>— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) <a href=\"https://x.com/AZCardinals/status/2111920103315190144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nRB Bam Knight – Knight showed he could become the bellcow if needed. His 31-yard scamper was a great run and got the offense into Rams territory as the first quarter was winding down. Led all runners with 15 carries for 80 yards and a 5.3 yards-per-carry average. \n\nNot getting the defensive two-point conversion – The Rams went for the two-point conversion after the TD pass from QB Matt Stafford to RB Blake Corum in the second quarter. Now up 9-6, LA opted for two. DE Josh Sweat nailed Stafford, who then fumbled. The loose ball was picked up by DT L.J. Collier, who took off. When Collier was at Arizona’s 40-yard line, he had four teammates surrounding him, with two more trailing. Three Rams were in the mix. \n\n\nSweaty J says NO on 2-pt conversion 🚫<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/AZvsLAR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZvsLAR</a> | 📺 FOX <a href=\"https://t.co/rT1mTRFan1\">pic.twitter.com/rT1mTRFan1</a>— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) <a href=\"https://x.com/AZCardinals/status/2111924420428398908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nAt the 50-yard line, CB Kei’Trel Clark was to his outer right hand. Clark ran a 4.42 in the 40. Meanwhile, CB Kalen King was losing his block on Los Angeles WR Jordan Whittington towards the middle of the field. As Collier saw that Whittington was free, he attempted to dodge him. But Whittington hit Collier with just enough force to bring him down. Collier got up and spun the ball like he had done something. 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If it went well enough to save some jobs and brighten the outlook among fans, that would be great, but mostly it is because I honestly felt that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2053:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThroughout an uneven (at best) start to the season, I’ve been able to see a way forward to the Colts playing well and having a good season. If it went well enough to save some jobs and brighten the outlook among fans, that would be great, but mostly it is because I honestly felt that the pieces were in place for success. I’ve tried to wish and squint the stink off of this team, but whatever settles to the bottom when cream rises to the top, is what we are, six games through the season.\n\nI’ve argued or at least offered a different opinion for those wanting to “burn it down”, for long enough. Fire everyone? Fine. Trade away assets for future considerations? Why not? Hand AR the keys? Not sure what he would be driving, but sure, go for it. Absolutely nothing would surprise me as far as a press conference would look in the aftermath of today’s game. Seriously, how could it get worse?\n\nI’m not seeing anything that would suggest that this team, as assembled, can compete with the rest of the NFL. They might win a game here and there, because “Any given Sunday”, but I would find it hard to believe that we would be favored in any game left on the schedule, sans Miami. If Steichen is allowed another press conference, I don’t want to watch. “We/I need to be better” should cause each reporter to just turn off the recording devices and walk out.\n\nI’d like to think that the team wanted to win, at least as much as I do, but I don’t see much evidence of it. I honestly think that the talent level among all 32 teams in not separated by that much (aside from QB) and the difference in results depends on coaching, effort, and luck. 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However, that’s exactly how the Buffalo Bills quarterback made history Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas, NV. Allen entered Sunday’s game with 256 combined […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2982:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 18: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a play against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOf all the ways Josh Allen could have tied Jim Kelly’s franchise record for career touchdown passes, a backhanded shovel pass to wide receiver Keon Coleman probably wasn’t on anyone’s list. However, that’s exactly how the Buffalo Bills quarterback made history Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas, NV. \n\nAllen entered Sunday’s game with 256 combined passing touchdowns, just two behind Kelly’s 258. By the time Buffalo finished its 33-30 win over the Raiders, the two quarterbacks were tied on top of the franchise list. \n\nTouchdown No. 257 came in the second quarter, when Allen connected with wide receiver Khalil Shakir on a nine-yard pass. That brought his career total to 257, leaving him one away from Kelly. \n\n\nSHAKIR SIGHTING!!!! 📺 CBS <a href=\"https://t.co/7vB2RSbSpn\">pic.twitter.com/7vB2RSbSpn</a>— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) <a href=\"https://x.com/BuffaloBills/status/2111929456264929576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThen, in the third quarter, Allen found himself facing 3rd & 8 from the Raiders’ 12-yard line with the Las Vegas defense closing in around him. He spun away from the pressure and, with defenders blocking running lanes, flipped an unbelievable backhanded shovel pass to Coleman in the end zone. \n\nThe 12-yard touchdown gave Buffalo a 23-13 lead with 6:22 left in the third quarter. It also gave Allen career passing touchdown No. 258, tying Kelly’s franchise record. \n\n\nJOSH ALLEN DOING JOSH ALLEN THINGS!!!! 📺: CBS <a href=\"https://t.co/F0GGilwmd6\">pic.twitter.com/F0GGilwmd6</a>— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) <a href=\"https://x.com/BuffaloBills/status/2111947176037187893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile we can compare seasons – Kelly’s 11 to Allen’s nine – there’s the argument that a season is longer now than it was then. But when we look at games, Allen is still ahead of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Bills all-timer’s pace. Kelly played 160 regular-season and 17 postseason games over his 11 seasons in Buffalo. Allen has played 134 regular-season games and has 15 postseason appearances. That’s 28 less games. \n\nKelly does still have the regular-season record, but it’s doubtful that will last the remainder of the 2026 NFL season. The quarterback who led the Bills to their only Super Bowl appearances has 237 touchdown passes in the regular season. 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The Bengals finished 6-11, and they went 1-8 in the stretch Joe Burrow missed with a Grade 3 toe sprain that required surgery. So it’s fitting that this year’s comeback race starts with the quarterback, but he’s not the only one with a story. Joe Burrow, QB: From toe surgery […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2192:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nLast season went sideways fast. The Bengals finished 6-11, and they went 1-8 in the stretch Joe Burrow missed with a Grade 3 toe sprain that required surgery. So it’s fitting that this year’s comeback race starts with the quarterback, but he’s not the only one with a story.\n\nJoe Burrow, QB: From toe surgery to an NFL-best 71.4% completion rate, 1,361 yards, 11 touchdowns, and a 104.4 rating through five games. He posted a 123.9 rating in Pittsburgh, the best of his career against the Steelers. Anyone worried about whether he’d be the same player after that injury has their answer.\n\nErick All Jr., TE: All tore his ACL in November 2024, had a setback in his recovery, and missed the entire 2025 season. It was his second tear of that knee, after one in his final season at Iowa. Now he’s played in all five games. The box score is modest (five catches, 30 yards), but just being out there as the versatile tight end this offense was built around in 2024 is a win.\n\nDemetrius Knight Jr., LB: This is more of a comeback story from how poorly Knight played last year. While Knight currently sits around the middle of the pack, in terms of linebacker PFF scores, it’s still a big improvement from last year. 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As Raiders’ head coach Lint Kubiak said Sunday, though, there are no moral victories.\n\nA clearly frustrated Kubiak said the team has to close teams out. But really they have to stop falling behind and playing catch up. They have to go back to playing winning football. The Raiders have forced one turnover in the past three games after forcing nine takeaways when they went 3-0.\n\nLas Vegas has to learn to win against good competition. Their next opponent is the Los Angles Rams, who were a a preseason Super Bowl favorite, but they now sit at 2-4. The three teams the Raiders have beaten are a combined 2-15. The Raiders must beat the Rams or they will have a losing record.\n\nThree weeks ago, Las Vegas was tied for the best record in football. Now they trail the 6-0 Chiefs by three games in the AFC West. Eight teams in the AFC have more wins than the Raiders.\n\nHere are some key aspects of this game:\n\nDefense sags:\n\nRob Leonard’s defense continues to get gutted. They have allowed 135 points in the past four games and have allowed 30 or more points for three straight games for the first time since 2019. Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen and running back James Cook toyed with the Raiders’ defense for most of the game.\n\n\nThis is the play of the year so far. Josh Allen. WOW. <a href=\"https://t.co/qy8XrhsbDs\">pic.twitter.com/qy8XrhsbDs</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2111947285189824524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nMayer cooks, Bowers comes on late:\n\nThe Bills were focused on containing Brock Bowers, so Michael Mayer did work. He had 95 yards on seven catches. Bowers did get targeted until late in the third quarter. He did find a way to contribute as he finished with four catches for 70 yards.\n\nTucker delivers:\n\nWide receiver Tre Tucker had his second strong game of the season as he had 97 yards and two scores on five grabs.\n\nRun game still uneven:\n\nThe Raiders’ ground game had some success in the second half, but it also struggled at times. Starter Ashton Jeanty had just 22 yards on 10 carries. Rookie Mike Washington got involved after not being a big part of the plan last week and he responded with two 10-plus yard run. He finished with 43 yards on nine carries. Yet, the Raiders are still looking for consistency in this area.\n\nRed-zone offense is off:\n\nThe Raiders were 2 for 5 in the red zone, which pissed off Kubiak. You’re not going to beat Allen that way. The Bills were 3 for 5 in the red zone. That was the difference.\n\nNo reported new injuries: The Raiders didn’t report any injuries Sunday. 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Gardner-Johnson appeared to spit at the Raiders’ direction. It was a huge advantage for Las Vegas.\n\nPorter is starter again:\n\nIn an expected move, 2025 third-round pick Darien Porter started at an outside cornerback spot ahead of fifth-round pick, rookie Zeke Masses. Porter got the majority of snaps last week after Masses stole Porter’s starting job earlier in the season. But Masses had struggled after a hot start. Masses did take over in the second quarter. They continued to rotate in the second and and that will likely continue moving forward.\n\nBig special teams penalties: Raiders’ special teamer Segun Olubi was called for holding on a Raiders; kick return late in the game and then when that series ended with a punt. He was called for a face mark. Brutal.\n\nThird-quarter woes continue: The Bills outscored the Raiders 10-0 in the third quarter. Las Vegas has been outscored by 26 points in the third quarter this season. It’s the worst deficit in the NFL. Kubiak said he is very “upset” about the Raiders are starting the second half.\n\nIssues with tush push:\n\nThe Raiders’ tush-push attack with fullback Cam Heyward snapping t he ball has not been great this year. It bit them on fourth and short late in the second quarter when were called for a false start. They had to settle for a field goal to make it a 13-10 game. It was the third penalty on new Raiders’ center Tyler Linderbaum has three penalties on tush-push plays this season. Kubiak said these penalties are “killing” the Raiders.\n\nFatukasi starts: Foley Fatukasi got the starter’s snaps at defensive tackle with Hemingway out with a concussion.\n\nAnother fan takeover:\n\nWe knew the Bills’ Mafia would be loud and it was. It was estimated that about 65 percent of the Allegiant Stadium stands were occupied by Bills’ fans. This was Buffalo’s first game in Las Vegas with fans allowed in the stadium. Bills Mafia travels well. 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As you may have guessed it’s a Cowboys/[Insert NFC East or some other known team’s name here] game, so […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2036:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 18: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHello, good evening Texans fans and welcome to prime time television’s obligatory Dallas Cowboys of lesser Arlington which they must show upon pain of death (or on having Jerry Jones visit their families in the night).\n\nAs you may have guessed it’s a Cowboys/[Insert NFC East or some other known team’s name here] game, so here is a thread, a little later than planned. Tonight it’s a game in the pretty frosty tundra if not quite frozen yet, of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.\n\nHere’s what you need to know about tonight’s matchup:\n\nWho: Dallas Cowboys (2-3) at Green Bay Packers (3-2)\n\nWhat: Sunday Night Football\n\nWhere: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI\n\nWhen: Sunday, October 18, 7:15 p.m. CST\n\nWhy: Because you don’t want the fate of some poor network executive’s family on your conscience, do you?\n\nTV: NBC\n\nRadio: Westwood One\n\nStreaming: DirecTV*, Fubo*, Hulu+Live Sports*, NFL+*, Peacock*, SlingTV*, YouTubeTV* (*subscription required)\n\nEnjoy the game, y’all.\n\nGo Texans\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792371223;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:7:\"General\";i:1;s:25:\"Houston Texans discussion\";i:2;s:30:\"NFL discussion for Texans fans\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:249;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"866e45338a5caf3d67f1574ec9b9f4ae\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Bills at Raiders Week 6 instant game analysis: Buffalo grinds out key win\";s:4:\"link\";s:135:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/143222/bills-at-raiders-week-6-instant-game-analysis-buffalo-grinds-out-key-win\";s:11:\"description\";s:237:\"The Bills escaped Las Vegas with a 33-30 win and head into the bye week at 5-1. Here’s everything I wrote down along the way. 1st Half 2nd Half 1-0. Go Bills! Catch up on all this and more with the latest edition of Leading the Charge!\";s:7:\"content\";s:11238:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 18: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter of a game at Allegiant Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Bills escaped Las Vegas with a 33-30 win and head into the bye week at 5-1. Here’s everything I wrote down along the way.\n\n1st Half\n\n\nRay Davis: kickoff return weapon. 40 yards this time. (Bills: 5 kickoff returns, 132 yards, long of 40)\n\n\n\nI like sitting DJ Moore here. He’ll be missed, but we can’t afford not having him for the real run.\n\n\n\nGood ball protection by James Cook. Two hands on it, as it should be. (22 carries, 95 yards, 1 TD, no fumbles)\n\n\n\nAlso good to put Dalton Kincaid in the game early. He’s a difference maker, and Joe Brady must make defenses worry about him from the get-go. (8 targets, 7 catches, 38 yards)\n\n\n\nWasting 2 timeouts in the first offensive drive is far from ideal.\n\n\n\nBills’ PA rollout game continues to suffer. Keon Coleman and Dawson Knox ran routes in the same area.\n\n\n\nJosh Allen was surprised by Walker coming on a blitz on 3rd down. I expect better from him in those situations. Tyler Bass FG is good, 3-0 Bills.\n\n\n\nTre Tucker with the first catch between the Bills’ LBs and Safeties for 15 yards and a 1st down. This defense needs the bye week badly, and I hope there are changes planned.\n\n\n\nMore of the same from the defense in their 1st drive. Bend and then break. Goal-line run by Ashton Jeanty, Terrel Bernard had him for a stuff, but simply got outpowered. (Jeanty: 10 carries, 22 yards, 1 TD)\n\n\n\nGood next offensive drive by Buffalo. PA rollout again not giving Josh easy buttons, he buys time and ends up finding Joshua Palmer for a big gain, out of structure.\n\n\n\nAlso out of structure, Ty Johnson is a weapon in the passing game.\n\n\n\nTwo more catches by Kincaid on this drive, I love it. One was a screen. Used his big body to gain two extra yards after contact. Utilize your weapons.\n\n\n\nAfter putting O’Cyrus Torrence on his butt, Maxx Crosby pushes Josh right after he throws the ball. Bills’ QB asks for a penalty, Crosby trash-talks. I’ll certainly keep an eye on this matchup.\n\n\n\nDrive stalls in the red zone as Josh tried to force a backshoulder to Kincaid in the end zone. Great job by Stokes making a play on the ball there. Another good FG by Bass. 7-6 Raiders.\n\n\n\nBills’ D gets off the field. Man coverage on 3rd down and great job by Davison Igbinosun. The rookie has committed some penalties, but also has had some impressive coverage snaps. I like it. Rather have him playing physical all the time than allowing catches in soft coverage. (3 pass breakups)\n\n\n\nCook with a checkdown catch and the 1st down. Every time he catches the ball in space there’s a feeling he can bring it to the house. Brady gotta find ways to give him more opportunities in the passing game. (3 catches on 3 targets, 58 yards)\n\n\n\nJosh with a dart to Coleman for another 1st down. Keon appears for the first time in this game.\n\n\n\nJosh reads the Raiders’ defense like a book pre-snap, changes the play and goes swing pass to Cook in the flat. Another big gain.\n\n\n\n25 offensive plays for the Bills in this game versus just 12 for the Raiders.\n\n\n\nGreat screen pass to Khalil Shakir, Spencer Brown leads the way for the TD. 13-7 Bills. Offense looks unstoppable. (Shakir: 4 catches on 6 targets, 34 yards, 1 TD)\n\n\n\nNo Terrel Bernard on the field for a couple of drives, and Bills’ coaches with boards on the sidelines to communicate before snaps. Communication has been a hot topic recently on this D.\n\n\n\nRaiders in the red zone and Bills’ D forces a 4th down. Raiders tried to go, but a false start kills their chance. FG is good, 13-10 Bills, 2 minutes left in the 1st half.\n\n\n\nJoshua Palmer with his weekly awful drop on a perfect pass by Allen on a 2nd down. It set up a sack on 3rd and 9 and gave the Raiders a new opportunity with 1:40 left. I wouldn’t mind never watching Palmer in a Bills uniform anymore, to be honest.\n\n\n\nC.J. Gardner-Johnson with a missed tackle on Brock Bowers, allowing the Raiders to get in FG range.\n\n\n\nCJGJ with an Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty, what did he do there? Walked toward the Raiders’ players and spit on the guy? What’s wrong with this dude? Inadmissible. Ejected from the game.\n\n\n\nFG Raiders as the clock expires. 13-13, and the Raiders will have the ball back to start the 2nd half.\n\n\n\n\n2nd Half\n\n\nBills’ pass rush starts the 2nd half strong. T.J. Parker hits Kirk Cousins hard. IGB closes the drive with a great play on the ball on 3rd down.\n\n\n\nKeon with a nice catch on a corner route, strong hands. 1st down.\n\n\n\nJames Cook is so close to hitting a home run.\n\n\n\n4th and 2, 5 wide, Josh manipulates the defense from the pocket and finds Kincaid for a TD. Torrence was caught (barely) holding the Raiders’ DT, though. FG by Bass is good, Bills up 16-13.\n\n\n\nDorian Williams jumps a route in the middle of the field for an INT. Great play by a guy who isn’t known for his coverage instincts. (the game’s only turnover)\n\n\n\nCoverage, overall, has looked tighter in this game. (Cousins: 23 of 41, 56.1%, 2 TDs, 1 INT; Bills defense: 11 passes defended)\n\n\n\nBills’ pass catchers drawing fouls against the Raiders’ DBs. First Kincaid, then Coleman, on what looked like a great route. Bills in the red zone.\n\n\n\nHave the Bills passed the ball on any 1st down? It’s been run all the time.\n\n\n\n3rd down and Josh Allen does his thing. When we think we’ve seen everything, he scrambles and throws a shovel pass for 15+ yards in the air for a TD. Incredible. Props to Coleman on getting open in the scramble drill. Bills up 23-13. (Allen: 23 of 33, 255 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT, 112.6 passer rating)\n\n\n\nMaxwell Hairston with a penalty. Haven’t seen him in the game until this point.\n\n\n\nWeekly mandatory shoutout to Deone Walker, dude’s different.\n\n\n\nBowers with a tough catch, Christian Benford, following him all over the place, with great coverage. (Bowers: 4 catches on 9 targets, 70 yards)\n\n\n\nLas Vegas makes it to the red zone with two 3rd-and-long conversions.\n\n\n\nThe defense is notoriously more aggressive today. It hasn’t always worked, but they’re playing differently, in a good way.\n\n\n\nBernard and Williams have been criticized a lot recently, but today they’re looking good. Kaleb Elarms-Orr continues to get some opportunities, though.\n\n\n\nIt seems Kincaid got hurt on his last play, a PI call on a contested catch situation. Hopefully nothing serious, he’s going to the locker room now.\n\n\n\nAnother 1st down by the Raiders, Bowers with strong hands. Benford all over him, simply too big.\n\n\n\nGreg Gaines with a great goal-line stuff on 2nd down. Reminded me of Big Jordan Phillips.\n\n\n\nIGB makes the play on 3rd down, a FG here is a win for Buffalo’s D.\n\n\n\n1st down PA pass, Shakir catches and runs for the 1st down. Who would’ve thought?\n\n\n\nKincaid is questionable to return, X-rays to check his ribs.\n\n\n\nBills’ offensive drive stalls and Josh takes another big hit on a 3rd and 10. Free rusher on a blitz. (Allen: sacked twice for 13 yards, 6 QB hits taken)\n\n\n\nRaiders started the drive at the 9-yard line but quickly got to the red zone. Damar Hamlin with a couple of TD-saving tackles.\n\n\n\nBenford continues to do a good job on Bowers.\n\n\n\nTD Raiders. Tucker beats Benford, and Cousins throws it perfectly over Dee Alford covering the flat. Tie game, 23-23.\n\n\n\nKincaid is back as Cook starts the drive with two good runs.\n\n\n\nAwesome play design by Brady to set up the Bills TD here. 3rd down PA, all the blocks moving to the right side and completely fooling the Las Vegas defense. Josh has an easy pass to Cook on the left for the 1st and goal.\n\n\n\nJimbo’s TD. Bass’ extra point is good. Bills up 30-23. Bills Mafia can be heard in Las Vegas.\n\n\n\nThe pressure is getting to Cousins, he’s simply getting rid of the ball too fast. Bills force a 3rd down. (Bills defense: 6 QB hits, 0 sacks)\n\n\n\n3-and-out, great play by rookie Jalon Kilgore here, as the single high safety. Cut in front of the route and forced the 4th down. Bills will get the ball back.\n\n\n\nKeon Coleman creates separation and catches with strong hands for the 1st down. Great to see Keon rebounding and establishing himself as a really solid WR2 for this Bills’ offense. (4 catches on 6 targets, 59 yards, 1 TD)\n\n\n\nJames Cook takes Buffalo to the red zone.\n\n\n\nBuffalo tries to win it on offense and passes on 2nd and 3rd down. No 1st down, though, and they’ll need to kick to make it a 10-point game and we get to the 2-minute warning.\n\n\n\nBass hits the FG, 33-23 Buffalo. 1:56 left.\n\n\n\nThe Bills’ defense wants to keep the Raiders alive. 1:32 on the clock, and Kirk Cousins throws a bomb for a TD. Kilgore makes a rookie mistake, allowing Tucker to take the top of the defense. Las Vegas will try the onside kick now. (Tucker: 5 catches, 97 yards, 2 TDs, both in the 4th quarter; Raiders scored 17 points in the 4th)\n\n\n\nThe Raiders try a drop kick, and Shakir catches it easily. Ball game, Bills win, 33-30.\n\n\n\nDespite the different attitude, Buffalo allows another 30-point game on defense. The last defensive drive was incredibly disappointing, and it’s not the first time this unit allows the opposition to drive all the field and score extremely quickly. DC Jim Leonhard will have a lot of work to do during the Bye Week. (Bills have allowed 30+ points in four of six games: 31 Texans, 31 Lions, 34 Rams, 30 Raiders)\n\n\n\nOn offense, they continue to find ways. Having Josh Allen helps, but also big props to James Cook and the run game. Tyler Bass has also been consistent. Another 30+ game and another W. (Cook: 22 carries, 95 yards, 1 TD plus 3 catches for 58 yards, 153 scrimmage yards; Bass: 4-for-4 on field goals, longest of 47; Bills have scored 30+ in four of six games)\n\n\n1-0. 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Fresh off the win at Atlanta, the Bears come home to host last year’s Super Bowl runner-up at Soldier Field and are currently […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2688:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: DeMario Douglas #3 of the New England Patriots celebrates a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears must quickly shift focus to their Thursday Night Football matchup against the New England Patriots and our partners at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> just dropped their early odds for the game.\n\nFresh off the win at Atlanta, the Bears come home to host last year’s Super Bowl runner-up at Soldier Field and are currently 3-point favorites. \n\nIt’s generally understood in gambling that home-field advantage is worth 3 points, so the oddsmakers think the two teams are pretty evenly matched.\n\nThe Patriots beat the Jets in Foxboro today 26-19. They will come to Chicago with an equal 4-2 record.\n\nChicago beat those same Jets by 11 just a couple of weeks ago and with a backup QB.\n\nBut it’s a week-to-week league and the Patriots’ tough defense has played well this season. \n\nIt’s also the second meeting between 2024 first-overall pick Caleb Williams and third-overall pick Drake Maye. Maye’s early-season struggles seem to be behind him. He threw three touchdowns, no interceptions and took no sacks against New York.\n\nThe last time Chicago and New England played was in 2024 during the two quarterbacks’ rookie season. The Patriots beat the Bears 19-3 as Chicago looked dead in the water. 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With Allen, the Bills are always well-positioned to win every game at any moment. Yet, winning in the NFL is difficult. It’s true that the mark of a great team isn’t necessarily how dominant it performs in a blowout win, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5265:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 18: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt’s no secret that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is a superbly talented, generational player. With Allen, the Bills are always well-positioned to win every game at any moment. Yet, winning in the NFL is difficult. It’s true that the mark of a great team isn’t necessarily how dominant it performs in a blowout win, but how well they play in a close victory. \n\nFor Buffalo a third of the way through the 2026 NFL season, the title of “Finishers” suits them well. All but one game (a win vs. Detroit Lions Week 2 — 41-31) has come down to a single score’s difference. Wins against the Houston Texans in Week 1 (36-31), Los Angeles Chargers Week 3 (24-16), Los Angeles Rams Week 5 (37-34), and Las Vegas Raiders Week 6 (33-30) took all the mental fortitude, discipline, and dialed-in play they could muster in all three phases. \n\nTheir only loss this season, also decided by a single score — 29-26 to the New England Patriots in Week 3 — further reveals that these Bills may play a heck of a lot more games in similar fashion. It’s possible that Buffalo’s remaining schedule finds them in high-scoring shootouts where even 30 points doesn’t feel as comfortable as one might expect. \n\nAllen is obviously a huge reason why the Bills win the games they do, especially when he’s good for at least one impossibly brilliant play at the goal line for six. However, he’s not the only one on that side of the ball who makes Buffalo a feared team. \n\nRunning back James Cook III is a special player. He again played a key role in victory, finishing with 22 carries for 95 yards and a score, plus three catches for 58 yards. Better yet? Cook didn’t fumble, as <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-odds/142939/bills-vs-raiders-predictions-week-6-picks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-odds/142939/bills-vs-raiders-predictions-week-6-picks\">I predicted he’d rebound with a strong performance</a>.\n\nThen there’s wide receiver Keon Coleman, who’s really turned it on in year three. The Bills needed Coleman to step up when top wide receiver DJ Moore picked up a shoulder injury, and Coleman has impressed. He’s beginning to look like a receiver ready for a consistent spotlight, with hands fit for carrying diamonds across tight ropes and verticality for days. \n\nTo address the pink elephant in the room: Yes, the defense is yet a work in progress, and will be so well into training camp next summer with defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard at the helm. That said, the defensive line and edge rushers are bigger disruptors now, and so many holdover players are more efficient in almost every scenario. \n\nAs for the defensive backfield? The masterful play by top cornerback Christian Benford against tight end Brock Bowers can’t be over-discussed in the coming days. Bowers, of course, had a decent day — but only when going against anyone not named Benford, and most folks will sign up for four catches and 70 yards without a score going up against Bowers. \n\nCBS game analyst J.J. Watt pointed out Benford’s play several times, saying that he should be the only one covering Bowers. In key moments where Bowers was likely to have the biggest impact, Benford was his shadow playing expertly blanketed coverage. The hope is that Buffalo’s other defensive backs use Benford’s tape in Week 6 to raise their individual levels to the greater good.\n\nTo be fair, the defense played much better in Las Vegas. There will always be those ready to bash even the slightest mistake out of Jim Leonhard’s group. That’s just life. There’s also lot of good to focus on out of the ashes of yet another close victory that might not have been so without more than a few key defensive stops. \n\nWere there moments where it appeared Buffalo couldn’t do a thing to stop Las Vegas’ passing attack? Certainly. Expecting a finished product at this point is foolish. The defense has made strides in pass coverage, and the difference in run defense is night and day compared to former head coach Sean McDermott’s system.\n\nBuffalo needed its defense to step up today, and it did just enough at the right moments to give Allen, Cook, and company a path to victory. For that alone, a toast should be raised toward a Bills stop unit so often under the microscope. \n\nWinning close games will better prepare this young team for a postseason run. 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After a few weeks of close shaves, the Jags slipped in a winnable game, falling to the Houston Texans 37-34 in London Sunday morning. Jacksonville overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit but chose a long field goal instead of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15151:\"\n\n\n \n LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Bhayshul Tuten of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL London Series match between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe pendulum finally swung the other way and it actually cost the Jacksonville Jaguars this time.\n\nAfter a few weeks of close shaves, the Jags slipped in a winnable game, falling to the Houston Texans <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-analysis/90172/jaguars-stunned-in-london-texans-offense-takes-over\">37-34 in London Sunday morning</a>. Jacksonville overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit but chose a long field goal instead of going for it which gave the Texans back the ball and most importantly an AFC South victory.\n\nThis loss was by no means one of those losses where it feels like the world is falling apart but it does sting because it was so winnable. If not for a few drops, a phantom holding call or even just one more field goal attempt, the Jags could basically have already clinched a playoff spot. Instead, Jacksonville goes into its bye week with a loss and plenty of time to ponder it. \n\nWINNERS\n\nTravis Hunter\n\nWhile the loss was brutal, there was plenty of good that happened on the beat-up field in Wembley. Notably, Travis Hunter came alive on both sides of the ball.\n\nHunter scored his second-ever offensive touchdown, which both have now come in England, on nine snaps of offense. He caught four passes for 59 yards in total. On defense, he recorded what seemed like a game-saving pick in the end zone. \n\n\nTRAVIS HUNTER PICKS IT OFF IN THE END ZONE HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/3t5alPW3z1\">pic.twitter.com/3t5alPW3z1</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111856962044416268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nOverall, he became the fourth player ever with a pick and an offensive touchdown in one game since the NFL merger. Sunday morning’s showing from Hunter was the exact reason the Jags moved up to get him. While it hasn’t always played out as it did against the Texans, the proof of concept was there. Lining Hunter up in the backfield and having him cut hard across the middle of the field behind the linebackers was beautiful to see. Real bad day for the Hunter haters after this one.\n\n\nWE ARE WITNESSING GREATNESS: Jacksonville <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> two-way superstar Travis Hunter has been DOMINATING at both wide receiver and cornerback today. Travis Hunter’s stats so far: • 4 targets • 4 receptions • 59 receiving yards • 1 touchdown • 1 interception • 3 tackles •…— MLFootball (@MLFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/MLFootball/status/2111857627143565622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nBhayshul Tuten\n\nAnother solid offensive performance came from running back Bhayshul Tuten, who did literally all he could running and catching the ball to try and will the Jags to victory.\n\nTuten only had 39 yards on the ground, but anyone who watched the game saw those were hard, thumping yards. He also caught four passes for 48 yards and two scores. Sunday was the first multi-score game of his career. Last year, Tuten had just two touchdown catches over the course of the season but matched that Sunday. With his evolving pass-catching ability, it makes more and more sense why the Jags handed him the keys to the RB1 spot this past offseason.\n\nTuten did split usage with Chris Rodriguez (11 carries, 55 yards), but the two made a perfectly fine tandem. The Jags eclipsed 100 yards rushing between the pair, showing that the coaches and Trevor Lawrence have faith in either back to get the dirty work done. Had it not been for that holding call (get used to hearing about that), Tuten might have had a hat trick.\n\n\nBhayshul Tuten weaves his way in for the touchdown and the <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> are on the board HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/oBswI5s9Mr\">pic.twitter.com/oBswI5s9Mr</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111827644723388535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Offensive Line\n\nMaybe the best offensive day of all was had by the offensive line. What a freaking day by the likes of Walker Little and Cole Van Lanen, who helped blank the Houston defensive line for zero sacks. \n\nHouston came into Sunday recording sacks in every game it had played, totaling 18. That number didn’t grow after playing the Jags, much to the surprise of everyone. Maybe the field conditions and slipping had something to do with it but no matter. Outside of a few hurries on Lawrence, Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. were a non-factor in the pass rush game. That is absolutely how you win games. You stopped the best defensive line tandem in football and rushed for over 100 yards and passed for over 300. Talk about a winning formula. \n\nHuge credit to Little for getting his first start of the year like that and helping to put up a goose egg in the sack category. \n\nJames Gladstone\n\nPiggybacking off the Hunter point, James Gladstone gets a nod for his recent draft picks playing well against the Texans.\n\nObviously Hunter is the big story, and deservedly so, but he wasn’t the only one. Rookie tight end Nate Boerkircher caught his first career touchdown in eye-popping fashion Sunday to hopefully silence the haters on the “reach” of that draft pick. Fellow tight end Tanner Koizol played sparingly, but had a solid block on Hunter’s big gain of 24 yards. Rookie guard Emmanuel Pregnon continued to start and helped the line to its no-sack day. And Gladstone was also the guy that drafted Tuten and signed Rodriguez Jr. Gladstone signing Jakobi Meyers led the team in receiving with five catches for 83 yards.\n\nWhen was the last time we had the general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars on the winners list? Now he just needs to cook up a trade for number seven.\n\n\nNate Boerkircher with the INSANE one-handed touchdown catch! HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/oBhAyPowx9\">pic.twitter.com/oBhAyPowx9</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111847824505647345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nLOSERS\n\nBrian Thomas Jr. \n\nSpeaking of number seven, it’s got to be close to over for Brian Thomas Jr.’s time in Jacksonville. After a couple key drops and literally no snaps played in the second half, Thomas is becoming far more of a hindrance than an addition for this offense. Coupled with Josh Cameron coming on as a true wide receiver (shoutout Gladstone) Thomas makes no more sense on this roster.\n\nMuch like the Texans trading for Marvin Harrison Jr. to give that wide receiver a new chance at success, the same has got to be done for Thomas. The third-year receiver hasn’t recorded a catch in two straight games. Both his drops – while maybe not on the prettiest balls ever thrown by Lawrence – were still big-time drops. He cost the team again Sunday. It has to come to a time when enough is enough. This past game probably was that.\n\n\nAsked <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> coach Liam Coen if it will be tough to show confidence in WR Brian Thomas Jr. (no snaps in second half): \"Guys have to step up and make plays.” Says everything doesn\'t it?— Ryan O\'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) <a href=\"https://x.com/ryanohalloran/status/2111877398862188895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nLiam Coen\n\nThis is now two straight weeks where you can point the blame in some capacity at the head coach for his execution of scoring situations. The red zone offense wasn’t the issue like it was last week; it was the decision-making on when or when not to try to score more points. The drives that really stick out are:\n\n\nElecting to punt on the team’s opening drive, opting out of a field goal well shorter than the 60-yarder to tie the game late.\n\n\n\nGoing for it on fourth-and-3 on the 37 and not getting it, leading to a Texans touchdown at the end of the first quarter.\n\n\n\nKicking that 60-yarder, which gave the Texans the ball back with three timeouts and a chance to win the game. \n\n\nCoen can’t be blamed for that holding call which led to Lawrence’s pick, but leaving a handful of points on the board in a game that was decided by a field goal is glaring. He also maybe gets a bit of egg on his face for not using Hunter more over someone like Thomas after what we saw from Hunter Sunday. Coen has done so much good, but sometimes his game management seems questionable. Game management seems to be a plague all over all of the NFL but Coen is certainly suffering from it.\n\nAs was said last week, it’s not solely on Coen. He can’t go out and catch the ball. He can’t prevent weird penalties or even sack the quarterback. But he can do more to help this team win. \n\n\nLiam Coen still has plenty of confidence in the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> “Oh, I got a lot of confidence in this team. We didn’t get the result we wanted. We’re not going to change a thing about our process. Do we have to evaluate and clean up areas in which we need to, absolutely. But, I have a… <a href=\"https://t.co/tikFLlh73l\">pic.twitter.com/tikFLlh73l</a>— Action Sports Jax (@ActionSportsJax) <a href=\"https://x.com/ActionSportsJax/status/2111874051824087475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Defensive Line\n\nThe biggest loser of Sunday’s loss might have to be the defensive line. Calling out Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen is beating a dead horse for the 100th time, but if you are paying two guys a quarter of a billion dollars, you would expect a sack or two a game. I don’t think that’s asking that much. \n\nThose two are helping this defense to its great run-stopping numbers, but are not doing enough to help stop the passing attack. Between the two, they had just four tackles. Why can’t one of those be on the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage?\n\nHouston quarterback C.J. Stroud tossed for 312 on 34 attempts. It gets to where you have to direct some blame at the guys that are supposed to be your franchise cornerstones in stopping those types of numbers. The Jags have just one sack in the past two games. That position group, even outside of JHA and Walker, isn’t getting it done.\n\nThe Cornerbacks\n\nThe group that suffers a great deal because of the lack of pass rush is the defensive backs, who got carved up again Sunday. It wasn’t a great game last week against bad wide receivers, but it was even worse against the Texans. Nico Collins destroyed anyone who was on him and Jarrian Jones played awfully for another week. Even Hunter was on the receiving end of some punishment (and maybe a bad no-call on a pass interference) but when the quarterbacks of opposing teams have all time to throw, eventually the DBs are going to get beat.\n\nGladstone needs to make a move for a corner or edge rusher soon. These groups are setting the Jags back, especially considering the offense was playing about as well as it could.\n\n\nJarrian Jones has been targeted 37 times for 297 yards over the last three weeks per <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PFF</a>.— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanDGriffis/status/2111876673389875646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nTrevor Lawrence\n\nWhy is the quarterback of a team who tossed for four touchdowns and over 300 yards a loser, you might ask? Because no one will remember it due to the outcome of the game.\n\nLawrence <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-game-information/90255/three-reasons-why-the-jaguars-lost-to-the-texans\">got screwed on the Brenton Strange holding call</a> that eventually led to his pick, though he did miss an open Parker Washington <a href=\"https://x.com/KurtBenkert/status/2111825089419452498\">on the backside upon further review.</a> \n\nHowever, Lawrence did his part to overcome such mistakes. Yet his receivers and defense failed him. Lawrence and Stroud had a heavyweight battle at the quarterback position, but Lawrence is the ultimate loser since he simply didn’t win.\n\nYou’re going to see a lot of skewed discourse on Twitter about Lawrence after that one. It’s all bait. The dude balled out. He just wasn’t given the opportunity to ice it at the end by his coach.\n\nWatch that Hunter touchdown throw again and think about how many quarterbacks can make that throw. But it doesn’t matter, because all any of the casuals will remember is that red zone pick and the loss. Such is life as an NFL quarterback. \n\nTell us your thoughts on Sunday’s game in the comments. Do you want to see more Hunter on offense? Less Thomas on this team? 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Weighing tough wins over the Lions and the Eagles, a home game for Carolina, and the Bucs own disastrous season makes the Panthers an obvious choice for this game.\n\nWeek 7\n\nSpread\n\nPanthers: -3 (-118)\n\nBuccaneers: +3 (-104)\n\nO/U\n\n44.5 (-110/-110)\n\nMoneyline\n\nPanthers: -168\n\nBuccaneers: +142\n\nRemember that home-field advantage is traditionally accounted for by spotting the home team—the Panthers, in this case—three points on the spread. That predicts a tie in this game were it to be played on a neutral field.\n\nI think this is still mildly disrespectful against Bryce Young and the Panthers offense. They are maintaining their position as, statistically, one of the best offenses in the league that is helmed by one of the most productive quarterbacks in the league. 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The Raiders put up a fight against our Bills, but ultimately, it was one turnover that made the difference, and fortunately for the Bills, it was forced by the guys […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9439:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 12: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #22 of the Buffalo Bills lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt wasn’t always pretty, but the Buffalo Bills have escaped Sin City with a victory, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 33-30 in a hard-fought contest. The Raiders put up a fight against our Bills, but ultimately, it was one turnover that made the difference, and fortunately for the Bills, it was forced by the guys in white and royal blue.\n\nThe next time we’ll have Buffalo football to discuss will be in November, as the Bills head into their bye week next week sitting stop the AFC East Division with a 5-1 record. Our horns up and horns down for Buffalo’s final October contest are below. _____________________________________________________________________________\n\nHorns Down: C.J. Gardner-Johnson\n\nIt wasn’t enough to miss tackles today. Gardner-Johnson outdid himself even beyond a poor performance by spitting at Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum, or tight end Brock Bowers, or just in the vicinity of the Raiders’ huddle. That led immediately to his ejection while Las Vegas was driving inside the two-minute warning towards the end of the first half. Gardner-Johnson is an edgy player, and he’s definitely shown that edge so far this season. While he’s arguably been their best safety, allowing just 10 of 18 passes to be completed when he’s the closest man in coverage, he’s struggled to wrap and tackle. Pro Football Reference credits him with six missed tackles already this season. I assume he’ll be suspended at least for Buffalo’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in two weeks, and deservedly so. That was an idiotic decision that put the team in a bad spot today. As a veteran, Gardner-Johnson needs to be better than doing something so stupid. He had one tackle before the ejection.\n\nHorns Up: Keon Coleman\n\nEvery time quarterback Josh Allen needed a catch, he found No. 0. Coleman has continued to show growth this season, displaying good burst off the line of scrimmage, and sharpening his breaks in his routes. Coleman’s hands are great, as well, and he made some nice contested catches in addition to those where he was wide open. Coleman caught a wild touchdown pass in the third quarter on a quintessential Josh Allen ad-lib. That was the 258th touchdown pass of Allen’s career, which tied Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly for the most in Bills history. Coleman might not be a Tee Higgins-like superstar, but he’s come along nicely in his third professional season. He finished with four catches for 59 yards and a score on six targets. \n\nHorns Up: Dorian Williams\n\nThe inside linebacker made a play, intercepting Kirk Cousins in the third quarter. It looked like Williams was in zone while his closest defensive counterparts were in man, and when tight end Brock Bowers broke for an out route, Cousins expected Williams to follow suit. Instead, Williams sat in the middle of the field, and he was in position to intercept what would have otherwise been a completion to tight end Michael Mayer. Williams has struggled in coverage throughout his career, and he ceded some snaps in obvious passing downs to rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr today, but he was the guy who made a big play when the defense needed one. Williams finished the day with STATS in addition to the interception.\n\nHorns Up: Christian Benford\n\nThe Bills’ top corner traveled for most of the game with the Raiders’ top receiving threat, tight end Brock Bowers. That’s no easy task for any defensive back, let alone a cornerback, but Benford was more than game for the assignment. He held Bowers in check throughout the night, as he didn’t even see his first target of the game until the third quarter. Entering the fourth quarter, Bowers had just two catches for 23 yards, and that was mostly due to Benford’s tight coverage. Did the defensive game plan leave more space for Vegas’ other tight end, Michael Mayer, to have a big game? It sure did. However, it was nice to watch the Bills have a clear plan to force someone other than a team’s best player beat them. Kudos to defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard for the design, but at the end of the day, players play. Inexplicably, the Bills went away from it for a few plays late in the game, and Bowers promptly burned them for two catches and 47 yards on consecutive plays. Benford was outstanding today despite being the closest in coverage to Tre Tucker on a fourth-quarter touchdown.\n\nHorns Down: Run Blocking\n\nLeading up to this one, the mismatch—at least on paper—seemed to be Buffalo’s offensive line vs. the run defense of the Raiders. Well, score one for the old cliche, because this is yet another example of why the games aren’t played on paper. James Cook III, who made a concerted effort to hang onto the football all day long, was able to find room to run, but it wasn’t an explosive-heavy day for him. Cook averaged right around four yards per carry, which would be fine for most running backs, but for a player averaging 5.6 yards per rush entering play, it wasn’t quite the day we expected, as the Bills averaged just 4.1 yards per rush on the game as a team when accounting for Josh Allen’s kneel-downs at the end of the game.\n\nHorns Up: Josh Allen\n\nThe Western Time Zone is good to Allen, and today was another example. Even without DJ Moore, who was inactive today, Allen was able to buy time, find space, and make plays. The Raiders did well to keep him in the pocket, and even when Allen was able to escape, they prevented him from running wild like the Los Angeles Rams allowed him to do last week. Allen threw two touchdown passes—one to Khalil Shakir in the second quarter and another on the aforementioned ad-lib to Coleman—and showed patience even against solid Vegas coverage. Allen used his legs to keep plays alive so that he could find open receivers. The Raiders beat him up today, too, as he took some big shots throughout play. Allen finished 23-of-33 for 255 yards with two passing touchdowns and zero turnovers. He had just one yard rushing on five carries, though three of those “carries” we’re kneel-downs at the end of the game.\n\nHorns Up: Dalton Kincaid\n\nHe didn’t gain much in the way of yardage, but Kincaid was active throughout this one. He saw a team-high eight targets and parlayed that into a team-high seven receptions. He had just 38 yards receiving, but his line would have looked much better had a touchdown catch in the third quarter n0t been wiped out by a holding penalty on O’Cyrus Torrence. Kincaid left briefly to have an x-ray on his ribs, but he returned to the game. It was nice to see him back as a focal point of the offense.\n\nHorns Up: James Cook III\n\nWhat a week for Buffalo’s top running back, who not only led the team in rushing yards, but also nearly led the team in receiving yards this week. After spending far too much time discussing ball security this week as it relates to Cook, it was nice to watch him dominate and protect the football. Cook is an elite player, and he put his mark on the proceedings tonight. He caught three passes for 58 yards, and his last reception looked like it was going to be a touchdown. Instead, he finished that scoring drive with a three-yard rushing touchdown to put the Bills on top for good. Cook finished with 22 carries for 95 yards and a score in addition to the three catches for 58 yards through the air.\n\nHorns Down: Pass Rush\n\nWhile the defensive secondary looked pretty solid overall today—Davison Igbinosun had three pass breakups, Maxwell Hairston made some plays, and rookie Jalon Kilgore even had a breakup in the fourth quarter—but they gave veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins plenty of time to feel comfortable in the pocket throughout the day. Cousins threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes where, truthfully, the coverage couldn’t have been much better, but the veteran just put the ball in perfect spots for wide out Tre Tucker. The second score came with just 1:32 remaining, so we can talk about whether the rookie safety, Kilgore, was out of position. 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Are you ready to go?’ And he said, ‘Absolutely.’ And he sure enough was. So, huge spark there for us on the defense. I thought DA (Dennis Allen) put him in some good spots, but I mean, he’s so twitchy. He’s very hard to block as a blitzer; tight in coverage also. So, you know, we got to make sure that we keep him on that right track. We’re trying to limit his role a little bit, just making sure he was in good football shape. But those snaps that he had were huge ones for us today.”\n\nGordon also met the media after the game, and he seemed to let some frustration boil over (you can watch it below and come to your own conclusion), but I get it. His head coach seemed irritated at times when asked about him in pressers. There was clearly a disconnect in the rehab the team wanted from him and the rehab he felt he needed. Some fans and media have questioned his desire to play for months, calling him soft and saying he’s faking it for a paycheck.\n\nGordon opened his press conference with this line: “I wanted to be on the field and contribute and add to this team and help drive the direction where we’re going to go, and that’s what I did.”\n\nHe was asked if he was on the same page with the Bears’ medical staff after his time away with his personal trainer, and he said that’s a “question for coach,” adding it’s not his call. 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(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Arizona Cardinals needed every one of those six field goals after maybe the best defensive performance of the Nick Rallis era.\n\nThey also needed an egregious call to go their way for once.\n\nAnd they got all of that to pull out an 18-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams.\n\nThe story of the day was the Arizona Cardinals incredible defense, who held the Rams offense coming off four consecutive games of 300-plus yard passing games to less than 300 yards of total offense while forcing a big turnover late.\n\nIt was almost all for nothing though, as the Arizona Cardinals offense was stuck in mud inside the redzone once again.\n\nLuckily, an aggressive and opportunistic defense, and a potent running game did all the heavy lifting today.\n\nThe Arizona Cardinals move to 2-4 on the season, and they find themselves out of the NFC cellar.\n\nNow, can they stack games and get a little complimentary football going?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792364967;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";i:1;s:38:\"Arizona Cardinals Scores & Results\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:271;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ff59d273459035537fa5eedbfd2746b6\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"(UPDATED) This One Hurts: The Dynasty Fantasy Football Impact\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/10/18/this-one-hurts-the-dynasty-fantasy-football-impact/\";s:11:\"description\";s:85:\"We analyze the impact of Jalen Hurts being shut down for the year due to blood clots.\";s:7:\"content\";s:7719:\"This Eagles season has not gone to form and that may be the understatement of the year. First, they unloaded disgruntled receiver <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992296/AJ_Brown\">AJ Brown</a> to New England, they then lost Lane Johnson to retirement and saw <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992366/Dallas_Goedert\">Dallas Goedert</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992207/Saquon_Barkley\">Saquon Barkley</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992337/DeVonta_Smith\">DeVonta Smith</a> all come down with short-term injuries. The mess got a whole lot messier this weekend as quarterback <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993216/Jalen_Hurts\">Jalen Hurts</a> was put on injured reserve with a blood clot in his calf. It’s a catastrophic injury in the 2026 fantasy season and one that is going to have some serious ramifications in dynasty leagues. Let’s break down the impact of the players involved from a dynasty perspective.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993216/Jalen_Hurts\">Jalen Hurts</a>, QB PHI\n\n\n\nOver the past seven years, few fantasy quarterbacks have been as reliable as Jalen Hurts. After all, he’s been one of the most durable players in the league and has posted 18,824 passing yards, 3,661 rushing yards, with 182 touchdown passes and 48 interceptions in 98 career games, including a Super Bowl victory. With all the injuries the Eagles have endured this season, this one is going to hurt the most.\n\n\n\nFirst, let’s look at the actual injury. Hurts believes it happened when he was cleated a couple of weeks ago. It was only discovered after he asked for treatment on his calf after it continued to be sore. It was first described as a “superficial” blood clot, which is a clot that essentially doesn’t move. However, multiple reports are saying that’s not the case any longer and it has indeed moved. Blood clots are obviously nothing to mess around with as they can be life threatening. Update: We found out this morning Hurts has multiple clots found in his lungs and will miss the entire season. This article has been updated with the most recent information.\n\n\n\nMoving forward, Hurts should be back on the field next season. However, he has only thrown for 933 yards, rushed for 107 more and accounted for nine touchdowns and three interceptions in five games. His yards per attempt is also sitting at 6.1, which is by far a career low. It’s fair to wonder if we’ve seen the end of his prime with the talent leaving Philadelphia and his own struggles. His ADP is clearly going to fall even further than it has as the Eagles season starts to go up in smoke.\n\n\n\nIf the Eagles season goes completely off the rails, it’s fair to wonder if Philadelphia will use what will be a high first round draft pick on a new signal caller as well. More on that later.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992499/Tanner_McKee\">Tanner McKee</a>, QB PHI\n\n\n\nThe next man up for the Eagles was McKee and he struggled mightily in his first start, completing just 26-of-45 passes for 215 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. The offense was stagnant and unimaginative on the day and McKee just didn’t add any kind of dynamic ability to the mix. Still, this was just one start and he should get at least a few more chances to show he can play at this level, though the Eagles could certainly look to the scrap heap and see if they can grab someone like Jimmy Garoppolo if McKee continues to struggle. He’s worth a roster spot in dynasty leagues but it could be short-lived if he doesn’t play better. However, they could also just wave the white flag here.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992337/DeVonta_Smith\">DeVonta Smith</a>, WR PHI\n\n\n\nSmith had a golden opportunity to establish himself as a legitimate fantasy WR1 this season with Brown in New England. Unfortunately, he has only been able to play in four games so far this year and has two touchdowns and one 100-yard game thus far. It’s been a frustrating start for Smith but at least he had 14 targets in McKee’s first game and posted a 7/75/1 line on the day, showing he’s the obvious focal point of a passing game, even if it’s an anemic one. Smith’ ADP rise will likely be paused as he may be destined for some up and down weeks moving forward.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992366/Dallas_Goedert\">Dallas Goedert</a>, TE PHI\n\n\n\nA backup quarterback’s best friend tends to be a tight end or check down options and Goedert had six catches for 61 yards on eight targets in McKee’s first start. Now 31, Goedert is certainly more of a contending team trade target than anything else but it’s hard to see him going in the tank with McKee at the helm as he makes for a solid short-to-medium outlet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992207/Saquon_Barkley\">Saquon Barkley</a>, RB PHI\n\n\n\nBarkley’s ADP is sinking by the day and has much more to do with his injury history and lack of recent production than anything else. While the Eagles will lean on him hard in a perfect world with Hurts out, it’s fair to wonder what they’re going to get from Barkley moving forward, regardless of who’s at quarterback and especially with significant offensive line woes at the moment. Barkley is still a good asset for a contending team but it’s also looking like we’re starting to see the inevitably decline of a great player in dynasty leagues – losing Hurts won’t help.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Eagles Receivers\n\n\n\nThis consists of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994150/Dontayvion_Wicks\">Dontayvion Wicks</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994281/Makai_Lemon\">Makai Lemon</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994827/Darius_Cooper\">Darius Cooper</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992892/Elijah_Moore\">Elijah Moore</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992701/Marquise_Brown\">Marquise Brown</a> and a few others. It’s hard to see McKee keeping the values of Smith, Goedert and Barkley afloat, no less any of these players. We’ll see what he can do moving forward but this group is going to be pretty tough to trust in dynasty leagues moving forward.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Quarterback Class\n\n\n\nThe quarterback class this year is loaded with names like <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994998/Drew_Mestemaker\">Drew Mestemaker</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994820/Darian_Mensah\">Darian Mensah</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994846/CJ_Carr\">CJ Carr</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994273/Dante_Moore\">Dante Moore</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994898/Trinidad_Chambliss\">Trinidad Chambliss</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994270/Arch_Manning\">Arch Manning</a> and more. 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These moves were expected, as the Packers needed to scratch three more […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3467:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers announced on Sunday that, along with cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, who was already ruled out with an injury, <a href=\"https://www.packers.com/news/packers-cowboys-week-6-inactives-oct-18-2026\">the team has ruled out three offensive linemen</a> against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6: Jager Burton, Aaron Banks and Donovan Jennings. These moves were expected, as the Packers needed to scratch three more players (beyond St-Juste), with the options most likely coming from the offensive line room — <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/88278/packers-place-3-on-injured-reserve-before-week-6-vs-the-cowboys\">as we wrote about on Saturday</a>.\n\nInterestingly, Banks was listed as questionable, but both Burton and Jennings are healthy scratches. Instead of Burton or Jennings, the team will have Jacob Monk and John Williams (along with whoever between Travis Glover or Kevin Zeitler isn’t starting at right guard) on the bench against Dallas.\n\nThat’s a pretty quick drop for Jennings, who started games earlier this season, to become a healthy scratch. At times, both Glover and Williams, who are both active today, had been healthy scratches while Jennings was playing with the first-team offense. Clearly, the coaching staff has decided their early-season plan at the position wasn’t the best route to follow any longer.\n\nThe scratch announcements also mean that receiver Savion Williams (questionable), defensive lineman Anthony Campbell (questionable) and cornerback Brandon Cisse (questionable) will be up for game day. They will need these players, as the defensive line and cornerback rooms are particularly thin right now.\n\nBelow is a full breakdown of the Packers’ 48-man game-day roster.\n\nQuarterback\n\n\nJordan Love\n\n\n\nTyrod Taylor\n\n\nRunning Back\n\n\nMarShawn Lloyd\n\n\n\nPierre Strong Jr.\n\n\n\nKaleb Johnson\n\n\nReceiver\n\n\nChristian Watson\n\n\n\nMatthew Golden\n\n\n\nBo Melton\n\n\n\nSavion Williams\n\n\n\nJ. 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So far, Cleveland hasn’t played a good team. Which means each of their wins has been against weak to mediocre teams. So, here is a good team in the Ravens. Can the Browns probably beat the division’s best team? A Cleveland win would prove […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13174:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\n\nThe Cleveland Browns against the Baltimore Ravens is a pivotal game. So far, Cleveland hasn’t played a good team. Which means each of their wins has been against weak to mediocre teams. \n\nSo, here is a good team in the Ravens. Can the Browns probably beat the division’s best team? A Cleveland win would prove they can stay with talented clubs and perhaps get a playoff seed this year. But it starts with Baltimore. \n\nThe Browns came into the game with a 3-2 record while the Ravens were 4-1. Prior to kickoff, both rosters had plenty of players listed on their injured list, so new players would dot both sides of the ball for each team.\n\nIn the end, Cleveland was dominated by Baltimore for most of the contest, but came back and won the game on a 37-yard Andre Szmyt field goal to make it a 13-10 Browns win. The victory put Cleveland in a first-place tie for the lead in the AFC North Division, although the Browns hold the tie breaker over both the Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.\n\nSo, who played well for the Browns? Who didn’t?\n\n\n\nWeek 6 winners – Brownies:\n\nPersistence – The Ravens dominated the game, yet in the fourth quarter, Cleveland was still just one score down. That is because Baltimore scored all of their points in the first quarter and then their offense was shut down. The Browns were able to score the game-tying touchdown off of a rare Derrick Henry fumble, and then got into field goal range to win the game late. Back in the 1980s, the Browns parlayed similar games and were crowned the “Kardiac Kids.” With four wins that were all come-from-behind victories this year, we now call this group the “Myocardial Vascular Adolescents.”\n\n\n\nPlays that won the game – Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop missed a 49-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. Ravens running back Henry fumbled on their next possession. The fourth-and-two delay-of-game penalty against Baltimore with 2:08 remaining that became a punt instead. The third-and-five miscommunication between safeties Jaylinn Hawkins and Malachi Starks about who was supposed to pick up the crossing route of Browns wide Jerry Jeudy with 42 ticks left in the game, which became a 33-yard gain into field goal range. What do all of these things have in common? They are all Baltimore mistakes.\n\n\n33 YARDS down the field!<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BALvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BALvsCLE</a> on Fox <a href=\"https://t.co/OToiJ0J6fZ\">pic.twitter.com/OToiJ0J6fZ</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2111908222823026853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nWR Jerry Jeudy – All week, Browns media and fans alike debated whether to trade Jeudy before next month’s trade deadline. Back and forth the subject went. Jeudy not only balled out against Baltimore, but he also bailed out the Browns. In the second quarter, on a second-and-four with 8:32 left before the half, quarterback Deshaun Watson hit Jeudy for a 14-yard gain when the Browns offense wasn’t moving at all. With 4:36 left in the game, Watson again found Jeudy for 13 yards to convert a third-and-six into Baltimore territory. Then came the clincher on the final drive. Jeudy led all receivers with 69 yards on four catches, and caught all four of hit targets. Nice work.\n\nLB Carson Schwesinger – The kid was everywhere. He was a bit slack on coverage of the tight ends, but his tackling skills were on full display. Early in the first quarter, he collided with Henry for a three-yard gain that shook the stadium. Rhino against Ram. As the opening quarter was winding down, Baltimore quarterback Tyler Huntley found Henry for an outlet pass, but Schwesinger nailed the talented back for just a two-yard gain. In the second quarter, Henry was bottled up inside and took to the corner, only to have Schwesinger take him down for no gain. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Huntley was facing a third-and-22 and found tight end Josh Cuevas as Schwesinger tackled him for an 11-yard gain instead of moving the sticks. The Henry fumble was caused by Schwesinger, which proved to be a pivotal play in the contest. Then, with 2:57 remaining, Huntley was flushed out of the pocket and took off needing eight yards, but instead found Schwesinger after gaining six. Baltimore then was going for it on a fourth-and-two, but a delay-of-game penalty set them back and forced a punt. Schwesinger finished with a game-high 13 total tackles.\n\n\n\nDefense – Baltimore appeared to be a runaway train early in this one. They built a 10-0 lead during their first two possessions. But as the second quarter began, and Cleveland’s offense was struggling, the defense put a brisket on to cook and was smoking for the duration of the game. As outlined, Schwesinger played a terrific game, but so did his partner in crime, linebacker Quincy Williams, who had six tackles, a second-quarter sack, and two quarterback hits. Defensive tackle Sam Kamara nailed Henry for a two-yard loss in the second quarter and minus one late in the third quarter. Cornerback Denzel Ward broke up a pass to wide receiver Zay Flowers early in the second quarter. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins dropped Henry for a one-yard loss before halftime, then had a second-quarter sack.\n\nDefensive end Adin Huntington had back-to-back pass rushes that forced Huntley to throw early as the half was winding down, which became incompletions. Defensive end Jared Verse caught Henry for a one-yard gain early in the third quarter. Defensive end Isaiah McGuire had a sack with 57 seconds left on the clock in the third quarter. Then, lastly, the Browns needed a defensive stop when Baltimore got the ball back with 3:40 left, an eternity in the NFL. Williams tackled Cuevas for just two yards; safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren stuck it to Flowers for an incompletion, but dropped a sure interception late in the fourth stanza. As time was getting sparse, Huntley scrambled and was forced out of bounds by Schwesinger, needing eight yards and gaining only six. A Baltimore penalty forced a punt, and the Browns offense trotted on the field one more time.\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/denzelward?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@denzelward</a>: the best of the best 🙂‍↕️<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BALvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BALvsCLE</a> on Fox <a href=\"https://t.co/6LFsQlUcEb\">pic.twitter.com/6LFsQlUcEb</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2111903018455023988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe defense came to play. After Baltimore’s offense built a 10-point cushion, the Browns’ defense shut them down. On their third possession and until the end of the game, the Ravens: punt, punt, punt, punt, punt, missed FG, lost fumble, punt, punt. \n\n\n\nWeek 6 Losers – Frownies:\n\nCB Myles Harden – Too many times, Harden was getting juked and faked out. Then, how many balls could he have batted away or even intercepted if he had just turned his head around and found the ball in flight? Had two batted balls and could have had double digits. Three tackles.\n\nThird-down efficiency – Any time an offense struggles to convert third downs, it becomes more of a punt team. The defense needs the offense to stay on the field longer. Five of 16 is absolutely atrocious. \n\nUse of tight ends – This was a game that was tailor-made for the talents of tight end Harold Fannin, yet he had just three targets all game, with one reception for nine yards. Figure that out. Then tight end Blake Whiteheart had only one target and grabbed it for eight yards. That was it. Wasn’t this offense supposed to be 12 and 13 personnel heavy?\n\n\nTREY HENDRICKSON SACK!!! Tune in on FOX. <a href=\"https://t.co/g1kdly9oo9\">pic.twitter.com/g1kdly9oo9</a>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ravens/status/2111895036220579934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nOffensive line – These sacks and penalties are killing any momentum the offense generates. Name a time/quarter when Watson was not flushed from the pocket on passing downs. The Ravens defense just came in rain sheets for the majority of the game, except in the final quarter for whatever reason. Rookie right guard Austin Barber is outmatched on most passing downs. Most of the pressure was coming up the gut, but both left tackle Spencer Fano and right tackle Tytus Howard had issues with blitzing linebackers. Stunts were the giant killers in this game. Several times, the Browns O-Line was blocking three men on two defenders, with a guy looping around with a free shot at Watson, who faced heavy pressure in the first half. The Ravens’ defense had five sacks, three QB hits, and 13 pressures. Watson ran for his life repeatedly on most passing downs.\n\nPass rush – Where is this? The Ravens began under center for the majority of the game. The pass rush was minimal at best, although Cleveland did get three sacks. But Huntley had plenty of time and did not throw any interceptions. \n\n\nall tied up with the TD!<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BALvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BALvsCLE</a> on Fox <a href=\"https://t.co/xshvNtm0Uk\">pic.twitter.com/xshvNtm0Uk</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2111901503954825526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nRunning game – OK, we get it. The top three running backs for the Browns are all out, which required Cleveland to start Jaleel McLaughlin, who started the year on the practice squad, and Audric Estime, whom Cleveland claimed off the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad. Both players give it their all, but it still doesn’t mean that the Browns have any sort of a running game. 93 total yards gained, and 29 of that was the quarterback running for his life.\n\nWeek 6 Milk Bones – How do we still have chickens when every bar and restaurant offers a chicken dish?\n\nFB Michael Burton – One carry, two yards, and a converted first down on the fourth-and-one early in the third quarter. If you have one job to do, best get it done. \n\nQB Deshaun Watson – Magnificent on the final drive of the game to get into field goal range. And to be fair, Watson’s pedestrian 164 passing yards were a result of him being flushed repeatedly and trying to find an open man on the run instead of a clean pocket where he could survey the field. He had eight rushes for 29 yards, but it seems like he was running for his life quite a bit. Went 16 for 26 with zero TDs and zero picks. QB rating of 79.6.\n\n\nELECTRIC ANDRE SZMYT<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BALvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BALvsCLE</a> on Fox <a href=\"https://t.co/j2so7EjRD9\">pic.twitter.com/j2so7EjRD9</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2111909472834560411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nK Andre Szmyt – The missed 48-yard field goal would have given Cleveland a good cushion, but he pushed it left as he struck the outside of the ball instead of the center. Nailed another 48-yarder in the third quarter for the Browns’ first points of the game, and then, of course, the game-winner.\n\nPenalties – Wasn’t the worst this game, but several were just at the most inopportune time. 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That was a disappointing result against a team that entered the game 1-4. Let’s get to the ‘Kudos and Wet Willies’. Kudos to … J.J. McCarthy —McCarthy mighyt have won himself the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8372:\"\n\n\n \n J.J McCarthy nearly led the Giants to an incredible come-from-behind victory on Sunday. | Getty Images \n\nEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback, but lost to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, 34-27. That was a disappointing result against a team that entered the game 1-4. Let’s get to the ‘Kudos and Wet Willies’. \n\nKudos to …\n\nJ.J. McCarthy —McCarthy mighyt have won himself the starting quarterback job with an insane performance over the final 11:31 on Sunday.\n\nMcCarthy entered with the Giants trailing, 34-10. He quickly threw an interception. After that, though, he led three scoring drives in the final 9:31, with a comeback only falling short when his fourth-and-1 pass from the Saints’ 14-yard line fell incomplete with :06 to play.\n\nMcCarthy completed 11 of 21 for a crazy 243 yards in 11 minutes of play, with a touchdown and an interception. He ran twice for 26 yards, ending up as the Giants’ leading rusher.\n\nAfter the game, head coach John Harbaugh left the door open for a quarterback change. It’s hard to see how he can avoid making one after what McCarthy did on Sunday.\n\nMalik Nabers — Nabers caught 12 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets. The 165 yards was the third-highest total of his career. I have an issue with what I saw as a lack of effort from Nabers to help Winston on a third-quarter interception by Martin Emerson, but his numbers are his numbers. There can’t be much doubt that Nabers is back to dominant form. This was his third straight 100-yard receiving game.\n\nIsaiah Likely — The talented tight end had six catches on 11 targets for 99 yards. What a tandem he and Nabers are turning into.\n\nAr’Darius Washington/Jason Pinnock — With starter Tyler Nubin sidelined by a neck injury, the two safeties both made bids to take Nubin’s job. Washington had some nice plays in space in the first half. Pinnock had a forced fumble and was used effectively as a blitzer.\n\nJordan Stout — The Giants’ punter is awesome. Five punts on the day for an average 54.2 yards, with a long of 66 yards.\n\nDominic Zvada — The rookie placekicker bounced back from the first three misses of his career last week against the Washington Commanders to go 2 of 2 with field goals of 34 and 41 yards. \n\nWet Willies to …\n\nThe McCarthy Package — The Giants used it on one play. McCarthy lost 2 yards. McCarthy may have solved the problem on how to convince the Giants to stop messing around with this package by winning the starting job on Sunday.\n\nGiants’ run game — PITIFUL. ABOMINABLE. ATROCIOUS. NON-EXISTENT. Cam Skattebo was handcuffed by the Giants on Sunday as they did not give him the ball a single time after last Sunday’s overtime fumble. That left the door open for the rest of the Giants’ back to earn some trust. None responded. Najee Harris started and had four carries for 2 yards, Tracy had six carries for 18 yards, and Devin Singletary had four carries for 14 yards.\n\nJ.J. McCarthy led the Giants with two carries for 26 yards, getting all of that on a 28-yard scramble on a desperate final drive by the Giants.\n\nThe running backs weren’t good, and Harbaugh said as much:\n\n\n\"One of those guys needs to step up. Somebody needs to step up and be the Back. None of those guys have done that yet\" John Harbaugh fiesty when asked why Cam Skattebo was benched <a href=\"https://t.co/chrEEXSvAR\">pic.twitter.com/chrEEXSvAR</a>— Giants Nation Show (@GiantsNationPod) <a href=\"https://x.com/GiantsNationPod/status/2111925828242084015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nMaybe the Giants need to look for running back help at the NFL Trade Deadline. There is clearly a reason why they were interested in Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker and No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love during the offseason.\n\nThey also, though, need to figure out why they can’t run block. If there were any holes for Giants’ backs to run through, I didn’t see them. I don’t know if the Giants have an answer to their woeful run blocking. \n\nThe Saints entered the game 26th in the league in run defense, and the Giants could not budge the New Orleans front. That was pretty embarrassing.\n\n“Skattebo” chants — Skattebo played a handful of snaps, but didn’t touch the ball. Late in the third quarter, a smattering of “Skattebo” chants began. Those, to say the least, annoyed me. Fans here at Big Blue View spent a lot of time last week wondering if or when Harbaugh would hold Skattebo accountable for four fumbles in five weeks, including one last week that cost the Giants a chance to win a game.\n\nHarbaugh did hold Skattebo accountable on Sunday. Harris started. Skattebo never touched the ball.\n\nAt the end of the third quarter there were a handful of “Skattebo” chants.\n\nFans cannot have it both ways. You cannot ask for accountability, then complain about a player being held accountable. The coach did what he believed needed to be done. The Giants ran the ball terribly, but Skattebo and his 3.6 yards per carry averages wasn’t going to make a different with noplace to run. The run-blocking was putrid. Whether Skattebo was getting the ball or not was not going to change the outcome of this game.\n\nKick coverage/return units — There was the Charlie Jones fumble, kickoff returns allowed of 41 and 30 yards, a punt return allowed of 23 yards, and two penalties that negated nice returns by Jones. The Giants have been really good on special teams so far this season. That wasn’t the case for their coverage and return units on Sunday.\n\nKwillies to …\n\nCharlie Jones — The kick returner/wide receiver had a massive fumble at the end of the first half. After a Daniel Carlson field goal gave New Orleans its first points of the half, Jones lost the ball at the Giants’ 28-yard line. The Saints, who did nothing for the first 28 minutes of the game, capitalized by scoring a touchdown to tie the game at the half, 10-10.\n\nJones did at least somewhat make amends in the second half. He had two catches for 66 yards, including a 49-yarder from McCarthy during the Giants’ furious comeback. Jones also had a 33-yard punt return wiped out by a penalty. Promising stuff, but the bad outweighed the good.\n\nJameis Winston — Yes, there is likely going to be excitement about McCarthy after his fourth-quarter performance replacing Winston. I do not believe, though, that this loss can be blamed on Winston.\n\nThe quarterback is not responsible for the embarrassingly bad running game. He isn’t responsible for the Jones’ fumble. He isn’t responsible for the lifeless third quarter, and the not-good-enough run defense.\n\nWinston threw two interceptions with the Giants already trailing by double digits. He did not put them in that hole. He simply wasn’t up to the task of digging them out of it.\n\nTyrone Tracy — The third-year running back scored two touchdowns. Tracy had a 17-yard catch-and-run for a first-quarter touchdown, and a 5-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run. His overall numbers, six carries for 18 yards (3.0 yards per carry) and 2 receptions for 27 yards aren’t great. Touchdowns matter, though.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792363375;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Kudos & Wet Willies\";i:1;s:24:\"New York Giants analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11565;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"J.J. 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The Tennessee Titans walked into Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday at 0-5. They had scored three points the previous week, entered the afternoon averaging 11.6 points per game and looked every bit like one of the worst teams in football. The Colts led them 13-0 at halftime and somehow lost 26-20. Tennessee picked up […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:19908:\"\n\n\n \n WESTFIELD, IN - JULY 27: Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen talk on the field during the Indianapolis Colts training camp practice on July 27, 2024 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nEnough.\n\nThe Tennessee Titans walked into Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday at 0-5. They had scored three points the previous week, entered the afternoon averaging 11.6 points per game and looked every bit like one of the worst teams in football. The Colts led them 13-0 at halftime and somehow lost 26-20. Tennessee picked up its first victory of the season, Indianapolis fell to 2-4 and a game that should have been one of the easiest remaining wins on the schedule instead became one of the most embarrassing losses of the Chris Ballard era. The Titans even scored a late touchdown off a blocked punt because apparently struggling on offense and defense was not enough; special teams needed to join the party too. \n\nI have written about firing Ballard before. I have written about firing Lou Anarumo. I have criticized Shane Steichen plenty over the last few seasons. At this point, separating all of these problems almost feels pointless because the entire operation looks broken. Fire Ballard. Fire Steichen. If Anarumo goes with them, fine by me. Put interim people in charge, let them get through January and start preparing for an offseason where this organization finally gets a new direction.\n\nThis is not a playoff team right now, and it does not look particularly close to being one. Sunday should be the game that finally ends the argument.\n\n\n\nThis is the roster Chris Ballard built\n\nBallard is in his 10th season as general manager of the Indianapolis Colts. Before this season, his teams were 70-78-1 with two playoff appearances, one playoff victory and zero AFC South championships. Add this year and the record is now 72-82-1. Ten years, zero division titles. That is not a temporary slump, a rebuild that needs another offseason or the product of one unfortunate quarterback injury. It’s the résumé. It’s who he is! This is what the Colts have been under Chris Ballard. \n\nSunday was almost a condensed version of every roster-building issue that has followed him around. The Colts were missing Alec Pierce, Tyler Warren and Ashton Dulin, which left Daniel Jones throwing primarily to Josh Downs, 31-year-old Laquon Treadwell and 34-year-old Keenan Allen, with Will Mallory taking on a bigger role at tight end. Injuries are obviously part of that, but the problem is what happens when those injuries arrive. Good rosters lose starters and still have functional NFL players waiting behind them. Bad rosters suddenly look like this one.\n\nPierce is the perfect example. His heel was already a known concern after offseason surgery, yet Indianapolis entered the year without much proven insurance behind him. Once Pierce aggravated the injury, the Colts reacted by signing Darius Slayton in late September. He never played a snap, struggled to get integrated, dealt with a knee injury and was released less than a month later. That is not preparation. That is scrambling after the emergency has already arrived.\n\nThe same problem exists at offensive tackle. Braden Smith is gone, and instead of adding a legitimate veteran option, Ballard decided the Colts had enough internally. Jalen Travis has been one of the players asked to fill that void, and Sunday was another example of how badly that bet has gone. The tackles were overwhelmed, with Travis in particular looking completely overmatched. Jones deserves plenty of criticism for his performance, but playing quarterback becomes much more difficult when the edges of the pocket collapse and your depleted receiving corps is not consistently separating.\n\nBallard has always preached development. Draft your guys, trust your guys and give them opportunities. There is nothing wrong with that philosophy when the players are good enough. Sometimes, however, “your guys” simply are not good enough, and after ten years that excuse has worn extremely thin. \n\n\n\nDaniel Jones is not the answer, and Steichen has not helped him\n\nJones was terrible Sunday. His decision-making was poor, his arm looked weak and his game deteriorated quickly whenever Tennessee generated pressure. There were throws where he looked uncomfortable before the play ever had a chance to develop, and there simply are not enough high-end physical traits left to compensate when everything around him starts breaking down.\n\nThis has not come completely out of nowhere either. Entering Sunday, Jones had only three touchdown passes against four interceptions in five games while averaging 5.8 yards per attempt with a 73.6 passer rating. He showed enough against Kansas City to remind everyone there is still some talent there, and the finish against Houston was encouraging, but the overall trend has been ugly. Steichen attached his offense to Jones after the success they had early last season, and I understood the logic. Before the Achilles injury, Jones played legitimately good football in 2025 and Steichen got more out of him than the Giants consistently did. That pairing gave the Colts a reason to believe it could work again. It clearly is not working right now. \n\nWhat bothers me more is how little the offense seems to be doing to compensate. If your quarterback struggles against pressure, your tackles cannot protect him and half of your receiving corps is injured, the structure of the offense needs to change. Find easier completions. Move the pocket. Use more misdirection. Manufacture touches. Get Jonathan Taylor more involved in the passing game. Give Jones throws where he does not have to stand in a collapsing pocket, process everything perfectly and then make a difficult throw to a receiver struggling to separate.\n\nInstead, the offense too often looks like it is asking mediocre players to simply play better.\n\nAnthony Richardson is sitting there, and if Indianapolis wants to give him another look, go ahead. Just do not pretend changing quarterbacks suddenly fixes the team. Richardson is not walking onto the field and magically rescuing this offense, and Riley Leonard is not either. The entire quarterback room has questions, the tackles are struggling, the receiver group is depleted and Taylor cannot carry the offense by himself every Sunday. Put whoever you want behind center. The problems are much bigger than one player. \n\nThat brings Steichen into the conversation because this is his side of the football. The 2025 offense was legitimately good before the season collapsed, finishing eighth in points per game, ninth in yards and second in points per drive. There was a time when his offensive coaching was the best argument for keeping him. Six games into 2026, I have no idea what this offense is supposed to be. The turnovers have been brutal, the passing game lacks explosiveness, Taylor has spent too much time fighting for yards behind an inconsistent line and Jones looks significantly worse. The depth is bad, but the coaching staff has not found enough ways to hide it. \n\nSteichen is now 27-30 as Colts head coach and has never made the playoffs. Indianapolis went 9-8 in his first year, followed that with consecutive 8-9 seasons and is now 2-4. As the kids say, that’s mid. The more concerning trend is what has happened in close games. Indianapolis went 14-8 in one-score games over Steichen’s first two seasons, then went 3-7 last year and is 1-2 this season. That makes the Colts 4-9 in one-score games since the beginning of 2025, despite spending the offseason talking about how badly they needed to finish games better.\n\nThere is another ugly part of Steichen’s record. Entering Sunday, the Colts were 7-25 against teams with winning records under him. At least they had generally handled bad opponents, going 19-5 against teams below .500. That was the floor. They might not beat contenders consistently, but they usually punched down. Then an 0-5 Tennessee team came into Indianapolis and won. Now even that cannot be taken for granted. \n\n\n\nInjuries explain some of this but it’s not an excuse\n\nPierce is hurt. Warren was out. Dulin was out. The offensive line is beat up and the Colts have dealt with injuries on defense. Nobody is arguing those absences have no effect, but this is the NFL. Teams lose starters every week. San Francisco seems to get destroyed by injuries every year and still finds ways to compete because good organizations adjust rather than treating injuries as an explanation for why the entire roster stops functioning.\n\nOwnership itself made this point after last season. Indianapolis started 8-2 before collapsing to 8-9. Jones tore his Achilles. Buckner missed time. Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward dealt with injuries. There were legitimate reasons the team declined, yet Carlie Irsay-Gordon still said injuries could not become the excuse. She brought Ballard and Steichen back because she believed there had been enough progress and expected the organization to handle adversity better in 2026. Ownership then doubled down in a letter to fans, saying it remained confident in the blueprint Ballard and Steichen had created. \n\nWell, here is the adversity.\n\nThe Colts have not handled it any better. Ballard’s job is not to construct a starting 22 that looks good on paper in August. His job is to build a 53-man roster capable of surviving an NFL season. When losing Pierce causes the receiver room to disintegrate, when one tackle injury leaves Travis trying to survive against NFL edge rushers every week and when the pass rush disappears as soon as the depth chart gets tested, that tells you something about the players behind the starters.\n\nThe injuries are unfortunate. The lack of answers behind them is roster construction. \n\n\n\nThe defense has its own set of problems\n\nI called for Anarumo to be fired after last week, and Sunday did nothing to make me reconsider it. Indianapolis entered Week 6 with a 23.7% pressure rate according to Next Gen Stats, the worst rate in the NFL and the only defense below 30%. Laiatu Latu had one sack and 14 pressures through five games despite playing roughly three-quarters of the defensive snaps. Buckner remains capable of creating disruption inside, but there is very little happening around him. Latu has not developed into the difference-maker Indianapolis needed him to become, the edge group was thin entering the year and injuries have made it worse. \n\nBallard deserves plenty of blame for assembling that front, but Anarumo still has to coach what he has. The pass-rush plan has lacked creativity, the secondary continues to have communication issues and another defensive back seems to make the critical mistake every week. Cam Taylor-Britt was the latest Sunday with his brutal fourth-quarter pass-interference penalty. Earlier in the season it was Justin Walley getting exposed, then Charvarius Ward having ugly stretches and Sauce Gardner looking far more vulnerable than anyone expected. These are not all bad football players. When talented defensive backs keep producing similar mistakes in the same defense, coaching has to enter the conversation.\n\nSpecial teams then supplied the perfect finishing touch against Tennessee. The Colts were already allowing a winless team back into a game they led 13-0 at halftime when the punt unit surrendered a blocked-punt touchdown. Tennessee scored 26 points in the second half. That is an absurd collapse, and the fact that offense, defense and special teams all contributed to it tells you more than any isolated stat could.\n\nIf Ballard and Steichen go, I see no reason Anarumo needs to survive the purge either.\n\n\n\nThe fans have seen enough\n\nThe reaction inside Lucas Oil Stadium may have been the most telling part of the afternoon.\n\nThe boos were obvious on the television broadcast, as were the calls for Ballard to be fired. Then people started leaving. By the end of the game, Indianapolis technically still had a chance, but huge sections of the stadium had emptied because plenty of fans had apparently decided there were better ways to spend the rest of their Sunday than watching another Colts comeback attempt.\n\nThat should concern ownership more than almost any statistic in this article. Fans can handle losing, and Colts fans have unfortunately handled plenty of it. What eventually kills interest is hopelessness, and this organization has spent years selling essentially the same product. The Colts are usually not terrible enough to completely bottom out, but they are rarely good enough to seriously contend. Every offseason brings another explanation for why the previous year did not work and another argument that the roster is closer than the record suggests. Then the season starts, the same holes emerge and everyone begins calculating whether Indianapolis can sneak into the final wild-card spot.\n\nPeople eventually stop buying it.\n\nWhen fans are chanting for the general manager to be fired and leaving a divisional home game before it is technically over, they are making their feelings pretty clear. They want change because they have seen enough of the current version.\n\n\n\nOwnership owns this now\n\nCarlie Irsay-Gordon does not get to stand outside the blast radius here because she made the decision to keep Ballard and Steichen.\n\nAfter the Colts started last season 8-2 and somehow finished 8-9 by losing seven consecutive games, ownership had an obvious opportunity to clean house. Ballard had already been general manager for nine years without winning the division, while Steichen had missed the playoffs three consecutive seasons. Instead, Irsay-Gordon brought both back, said she “saw progress” and told fans she still believed in their blueprint. \n\nSix weeks later, that decision looks awful. The Colts are 2-4, the offense is falling apart, the defense remains bad, the roster depth is being exposed, the quarterback is struggling, the top draft pick barely plays and the pass rush entered the weekend as the worst in football by pressure rate. Like… what? Are you kidding me? Now they have added a home loss to an 0-5 divisional opponent to the list.\n\nOwnership cannot continue asking the fan base for patience while refusing to hold the people responsible for the product accountable. Ballard has had more time than almost any unsuccessful general manager could reasonably expect. Steichen has had nearly four seasons. Anarumo is in Year 2. If losing at home to one of the league’s worst teams does not force a serious conversation about change, what exactly will?\n\nDoes Indianapolis need to fall to 2-6? Does it need to miss the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season? Does Lucas Oil Stadium actually need to become mostly empty before ownership accepts that fans are checking out?\n\nBringing Ballard and Steichen back was a choice. It looks like the wrong one. Now SHE has to fix it. \n\n\n\nIf only one goes, it has to be Ballard\n\nIf ownership refuses to make multiple changes during the season and only one person can go, the answer is easy: Chris Ballard.\n\nSteichen has plenty to answer for, but Ballard built the roster. The quarterback room, receiver depth, tackle situation, pass rush, linebacker group, draft misses and contracts ultimately trace back to his front office. Most importantly, under absolutely no circumstances should Ballard be allowed to hire another head coach. Firing Steichen while retaining Ballard would simply restart the clock for the general manager. The next coach would need two or three seasons to install his system, turn over the roster and get his own players, giving Ballard another draft class, another free-agent period and another round of excuses.\n\nWe’ve watched enough of that movie and I’m turning it off. \n\n\n\nBlow it up and give the franchise a different direction\n\nFiring people during the season is often treated as waving the white flag, but what exactly are the Colts preserving by waiting until January? Put an interim general manager in charge. Install an interim head coach, whether that means looking at someone already on staff or even giving a respected organizational figure such as Reggie Wayne a larger leadership role. Bettcher can handle the defense if Anarumo is dismissed, and the offensive play-calling can be reassigned if necessary. The Colts do not need to solve the next five years in one afternoon. They simply need to stop pretending the current structure deserves to keep operating untouched.\n\nAt this point, the interim general manager’s job should be pretty simple: sell off whatever assets the Colts can and give the next regime something to work with. The day-to-day in-season transactions hardly matter anymore and can be handled by people already in the personnel department. What matters is creating draft capital, clearing the deck and making sure the next general manager does not inherit the same stuck-in-the-middle roster with nothing to work with.\n\nThe rest of this season can become an evaluation period rather than another desperate chase for eight wins. If the Colts want another look at Richardson, play him. If Jones keeps the job, make him prove he deserves to be part of the future. Get CJ Allen onto the field and find out whether the top pick from this year’s draft can actually play. Give younger players legitimate opportunities and start identifying who deserves to be here when the next regime arrives.\n\nThe Colts are still mathematically alive, but that should not dictate the direction of the franchise. Maybe Pierce comes back and restores some explosiveness. Maybe Jones or Richardson puts together some good games. Maybe Indianapolis steals enough wins to stay around the wildcard picture into December. The problem is that we have already seen where that road usually ends: another mediocre record, another offseason spent explaining why the team was closer than it looked and another year without anything meaningful changing. This time they do not even have a first-round pick waiting at the end of it. \n\nThat cycle is exactly how Indianapolis reached this point. Losing at home to an 0-5 Titans team should be enough to finally break it.\n\nFire Ballard. Fire Steichen. 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By the middle of the fourth quarter on Sunday, that reality finally reached the fans by the show of large sections of empty seats at Lincoln Financial Field. Get ready for a lot of that in the coming months, because the rest of the Eagles’ 2026 season will be […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15186:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 18: Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts in the second half during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles on October 18, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThis was over before it started.\n\nBy the middle of the fourth quarter on Sunday, that reality finally reached the fans by the show of large sections of empty seats at Lincoln Financial Field.\n\nGet ready for a lot of that in the coming months, because the rest of the Eagles’ 2026 season will be devoted to evaluating who to keep and who to discard after the Eagles fell to the Carolina Panthers, 25-14, at the Linc.\n\nThe Eagles are now 2-4—and through, regardless of how bad the NFC East looks.\n\nIt was the Eagles’ fourth-straight loss, making it the first time they have lost four-straight games since Doug Peterson’s 4-11-1 season in 2020—and the first four-game losing streak in Nick Sirianni’s tenure.\n\nGoing to the Linc are still great ways to fill autumn Sunday afternoons, sans winning.\n\nBut after the greatest four-year stretch in Eagles’ history, with the mounting cracks in the wall the Eagles were bound to collapse.\n\nThey have.\n\nThe Eagles may be expecting Tanner McKee to be the next coming of Nick Foles (or Tom Brady, according to Zack Baun). The problem is this fanbase knows Nick Foles. It watched Nick Foles win a Super Bowl.\n\nTanner McKee is no Nick Foles.\n\nTanner McKee is no answer to Jalen Hurts for the fools out there who thought he was.\n\nEagles’ fans, that loyal fanbase, get it. They abandoned the home team well before Panthers’ kicker Ryan Fitzgerald’s missed extra point went spinning right to the background of vast empty seats with 6:33 left to play.\n\nNo one wanted to sit through the inevitable.\n\nThe Eagles are falling with nothing available to pick them up. They were down to rookie Keyshawn James-Newby and Arnold Ebitketie as their edge rushers for the majority of the game after Nolan Smith was lost to a concussion in the second quarter.\n\nCarolina’s Bryce Young is blossoming into a franchise quarterback. He completed 20 of 39 for 281 yards and two touchdowns, while McKee struggled through major portions of the game, completing 26 of 45 for 215 yards and a touchdown.\n\nAgainst Carolina, the Eagles passed 45 times and ran the ball 13 times, against one of the NFL’s worst rushing defenses. What did the Eagles do? They threw the ball the first 10 plays of the game. The first time they ran the ball, they gained nine yards. Right now, Eagles’ offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is making Kevin Patullo look like Sid Gillman, if that’s possible.\n\nIn fairness to McKee, he received little help from the patchwork offensive line and certainly no help from the coaching staff. \n\nIt was interesting that Hurts was nowhere to be found on the sideline.\n\nPhilly sports salvation is near. If anyone had not noticed, there is a new “King” in Philly, LeBron James and the 76ers will open their season on Tuesday against the defending NBA champion New York Knicks. Numerous Eagles may be courtside.\n\nThey should thank the Sixers, because the old king, the Eagles, are losing their glare and fading from the eye of the Philly sports storm.\n\nThe Eagles’ over-under apathy line is mid-November. By then, the Flyers may even double the Eagles’ victory total.\n\nThere was a pinch of good, undermined by piles of bad and a mountain of ugly in the Eagles’ 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers.\n\nThe Good\n\nThe Eagles forcing a three-and-out with 9:46 to play after the DeVonta Smith score brought the Eagles to within 19-14.\n\nSmith’s great leaping 19-yard touchdown catch with 10:42 left to play. It was a great pass thrown by McKee, who found Smith over the shoulder of Panthers’ rookie cornerback Will Lee in the right corner of the end zone. It brought the Eagles within a score of the Panthers, 19-14. Earlier, Smith’s 16-yard reception gave the Eagles a first down on a third-and-seven on the Eagles’ sixth possession at the Carolina 40. It was the first positive in what was otherwise a dismal first half for the Eagles.\n\nThe 18-yard reception to Dallas “Cheeks” Goedert on the Eagles’ second drive of the second half—it was a rare second-half first down for the Eagles, who quickly squandered it with a two-yard run, six-yard McKee sack and a McKee incompletion.\n\nJeremiah Trotter Jr. coming up with a touchdown-saving tackle on Bryce Young’s eight-yard scramble on a third-and-nine from the Eagles’ 11 on the second play of the fourth quarter. Trotter finished with six tackles, four solo. Jihaad Campbell finished with five tackles total.\n\nArnold Ebitketie quietly had himself a decent game, leading the Eagles with nine tackles, one solo. He was thrown in to replace Nolan Smith, who left the game in the second quarter due to a concussion. \n\nDameon Pierce’s two-yard, second-quarter touchdown run with 2:42 left in the first half, thanks largely to the dubious 22-yard pass interference call on a pass to Goedert, who had his pants pulled down two plays prior. It snapped the 57-minute, 21-second home scoring draught the Eagles had under Sirianni, who last saw his team score at home on a Darius Cooper 10-yard touchdown reception with :03 left in the half on Oct. 4 against the Los Angeles Rams. \n\nA pair of Pierce nine-yard runs on the Eagles’ third possession, bringing the ball to the Eagles’ 49, the deepest penetration the Eagles had to that point.\n\nNolan Smith’s eight-yard sack on Carolina’s second drive. It was the first good thing that happened to the hapless Eagles. It may have more to do with Bryce Young holding the ball too long than anything Smith did, but it was a minus positive play for the Eagles when everything was going backwards. Smith was lost in the second quarter due to a concussion.\n\nThe Bad\n\nReceiver Dontayvion Wicks going down with yet another Eagles’ injury after a 17-yard reception on a third-and-five play with 12:47 left and the Eagles down 19-7.\n\nThe first half. The Eagles got plenty of help from eight Carolina penalties for 105 yards, including the big one when Goedert went quarter moon on a 22-yard interference call, which led to the Eagles’ first score. The Eagles were outgained 178-110 in the half, and averaged 3.3 yards per play and 3.5 yards per pass play to 7 yards for the Panthers. \n\nPunter Braden Mann booting a rare bad 23-yard punt midway through the second quarter. The ball landed at the Eagles’ 35, and led to the first touchdown of the game, when Bryce Young hit Tommy Tremble for a 12-yard score with 8:08 left in the first half.\n\nWith 11 minutes left in the first half, Carolina already had six plays of 10 yards or more to the Eagles’ one. The Panthers came into the game No. 2 in the NFL with 20 plays of 20+ yards (behind Buffalo’s 22 plays) and 67 plays of 10+ yards.\n\nThe Eagles punted on their first five drives and went three-and-out on three of their first five drives.\n\nTight end Johnny “Who” Mundt getting flagged for a 10-yard holding penalty, negating McKee’s 20-yard completion to Cooper. It set the Eagles back to their 21 and eventually placed them in a third-and-12, which they typically failed to convert. \n\nPierce dropping a pass while wide open on the Eagles’ third drive.\n\nFalse start on Jordan Mailata on the Eagles’ third drive. Not good when the only vested starter on the offensive line gets flagged for a false start.\n\nThe Eagles giving up 26 yards to Trevor Etienne on the Eagles’ first punt. It gave Carolina great field position to the Panthers’ 39, and eventually led to a 3-0 Panthers’ lead on a Fitzgerald 47-yard field goal with 10:50 left in the first quarter, which banged off the right goal post and went through.\n\nThe Ugly\n\nIn the second half of their six games this season, the Eagles have now been outscored 68-30, with just 10 points scored in the second half over their last four games. They scored 10 points and gained 149 yards in the second half against Washington, 10 points and 125 yards against Tennessee, 0 points and 54 yards against Chicago, 0 points and 66 yards against the Los Angeles Rams, 3 points and 84 yards against Jacksonville, and 7 points and 112 yards against Carolina, which averages out to 98.3 yards and an NFL-low 5 points a game in the second half. They have now converted 12 of 45 third downs in the second half.\n\nYeah, it may seem like we’re picking on poor Cooper DeJean here, but again, he failed in two clutch situations. On first-and-10 with the Panthers at the Eagles’ 19, because of a DeJean penalty, he completely blew a coverage failing to pick up tight end Tommy Tremble with 6:33 to play. Tremble blew right by DeJean, who knew he blew the coverage and went scurrying after him. By then, Tremble was wide open standing in the end zone. On a critical third-and-one with less than a minute left in third quarter, Chuba Hubbard ran right through DeJean for 19 yards to the Eagles’ 12, giving Carolina a fresh set of downs. One play prior to the Tremble touchdown, DeJean was called for an unnecessary roughness penalty with 7:00 to play after Hubbard converted a third-and-one at the Eagles’ 34. Cooper’s 15-yard flag brought the ball to the Eagles’ 19. Not a good series for DeJean, who has not had a good year, yet gets rarely called out for it. \n\nPanthers’ Anthony Tyus’ partially blocked punt with 8:24 left to play, which resulted in Mann’s nine-yard punt. Trotter was supposed to pick up Tyus and let him through, giving Carolina the ball at the Eagles’ 48.\n\nCenter Jake Majors’ low snap for minus-eight yards on first down on the drive after the Eagles held Carolina to a three-and-out and the Smith touchdown. It was a great way to kill momentum, which forced the Eagles eventually into a third-and-18. \n\nMoro Ojomo, among many others, getting called for a two-yard encroachment call early in the fourth quarter, giving Carolina a first down when the Panthers were facing a fourth-and-one. It led Carolina to a 19-7 lead with Chuba Hubbard’s one-yard touchdown with 13:34 left to play.\n\nZack Baun getting beat by Jalen Coker for 32 yards on a third-and-eight on Carolina’s third possession of the second half to the Carolina 42. It was the biggest play in Carolina’s 14-play, 92-yard scoring drive, which gave the Panthers a 19-7 lead. \n\nFor the sixth-straight time this season, the Eagles went three-and-out on their first drive of the second half.\n\nQuinyon Mitchell has been great all season, but not here, when Young found Tetairoa McMillan, and Mitchell lost him, for a 21-yard reception on a third-and-15 to the Carolina 31 with less than two minutes left in the half. \n\nJordan Davis, whose name was hardly called for anything six games into this season, had his No. 90 called for roughing the passer on the Panthers’ fifth drive. It came as Young completed a 17-yard pass to Tetairoa McMillan to the Eagles’ 24. The Davis’ penalty was half-the-distance, bringing the ball to the Eagles’ 12. On the next play, Young hit Tremble for a 12-yard touchdown with 8:08 left in the first half.\n\nThe first play. There was McKee, under center, pointing and motioning where players were supposed to be on the first play of the game, and it seemed like no one was where they were supposed to be. McKee wound up flat on his stomach, sacked for an 11-yard loss by Carolina linebacker Bobby Okereke. No one bothered to pick up Okereke at all, and he came through the gap between right tackle Markel Bell and right guard Tyler Steen. Carolina overloaded left, Bell kicked out and Steen blocked down. Back-up running back Dameon Pierce tried blocking safety Nick Scott and missed. McKee wound up picking the grass chunks out of his helmet. The Eagles looked disjointed, no one seemed to know what they were doing.\n\nThe first two drives. Nothing like facing the old third-and-21 on the opening drive. After being sacked for 11 yards and throwing a near interception, the Eagles gained a whole zero yards on their first drive. On the next drive, the Eagles and McKee outdid themselves. They went minus-3 yards. McKee looked terribly overwhelmed that early.\n\nThe first quarter. The Eagles ran five negative plays and have now been outscored 30-3 in the first quarter this season, which is the fewest points any team in the NFL has scored in the first quarter in 2026. 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They now sit atop the division with the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, both of whom are also 4-2 on the year after Cleveland defeated Baltimore. The Steelers wouldn’t have been able to complete […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2600:\"\n\n\n \n (Photo by Parker S. Freedman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a 16-3 fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and get to 4-2 on the season. They now sit atop the division with the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, both of whom are also 4-2 on the year after Cleveland defeated Baltimore. The Steelers wouldn’t have been able to complete their comeback, though, had it not been for the Herculean effort of rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard.\n\nThe second-round pick hauled in 11 receptions for 87 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime, which was the first of his career. His 11 receptions are a Steelers single-game record for rookie receivers. In his last two games combined, Bernard has 17 receptions for 171 yards.\n\nBernard has been exactly what Pittsburgh was hoping he’d be when they traded up to draft him back in April. His 24 receptions are second only to Metcalf on the team, and his target success rate of 53.1 percent leads all Steelers wide receivers, per <a href=\"https://fan.sumersports.com/players/stats?position=wide-receiver\">Sumer Sports</a>.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/176510/steelers-stock-report-after-week-6-win-over-buccaneers\">Steelers stock report after Week 6 win over Buccaneers</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176501/steelers-overcome-16-3-deficit-defeat-buccaneers-in-ot-aaron-rodgers-germie-bernard-jalen-ramsey\">Steelers overcome 16-3 deficit, defeat Buccaneers in OT</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176496/steelers-making-calls-for-wide-receiver-trade-dk-metcalf-michael-pittman\">Steelers making calls for wide receiver trade</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176490/former-steelers-rb-cordarrelle-patterson-arrested-for-domestic-assault#comments\">Former Steelers RB Cordarrelle Patterson arrested for domestic assault</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/176469/steelers-vs-buccaneers-week-6-game-picks-aaron-rodgers\">Steelers vs. Buccaneers: Week 6 game picks</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792362450;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13274;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Germie Bernard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:278;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c43c9ffc12e88326e362b5d108b0367f\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"4 things we learned from the Giants’ 34-27 loss to the Saints\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/176420/4-things-we-learned-from-the-giants-34-27-loss-to-the-saints\";s:11:\"description\";s:275:\"It’s an annual tradition. How long do we have to wait for the first MetLife stinker of the year by the New York Giants? In 2023 and 2024, the Giants got that out of the way in their opening game. In 2025, it wasn’t until the Kansas City game in week 3, but that was […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7967:\"\n\n\n \n Malik Nabers makes a catch on Sunday. | Getty Images \n\nIt’s an annual tradition. How long do we have to wait for the first MetLife stinker of the year by the New York Giants? In 2023 and 2024, the Giants got that out of the way in their opening game. In 2025, it wasn’t until the Kansas City game in week 3, but that was only because the first two games were on the road; it was still the first home game.\n\nThis year, things were different for a while at MetLife: A stirring opening win over Dallas, then two squeakers over bad Titans and Cardinals teams but in poor weather conditions. Today, the weather was beautiful at MetLife, and it looked like the Giants might be on their way to another home win. They jumped out to a 10-0 lead against the New Orleans Saints and were controlling the game. Then Daniel Carlson kicked a 58-yard field goal with 1:16 left in the first half. Charlie Jones fumbled on the ensuing kickoff, and it was all downhill from there, to the tune of 34 consecutive points by New Orleans.\n\nYet the score wound up 34-27, and the Giants were within one end zone play of sending the game to overtime. What did we learn from this infuriating loss, the Giants’ fourth in four years to one of the NFC’s bottom feeders?\n\nTake my offensive coordinator, please\n\nI just do not like the Matt Nagy offense. Up to this point he’s run too often on first down, and usually between the tackles. It’s not getting the offense anywhere. More on that in a minute. But first, the passing game:\n\nZero pass attempts beyond 20 yards for Jameis Winston. Only two pass attempts outside the hash marks at intermediate depths. And this against one of the poorer pass defenses in the NFL. For some perspective, let’s look at the same chart for Winston from last year in the Brian Daboll-Mike Kafka offense:\n\nNotice the ball being distributed all over the field. Other than Martin Emerson Jr., a good but not great cornerback, the rest of the Saints’ secondary is ordinary at best.\n\nAnd it’s not just the passing depths. It seems to me that almost every pass attempt is a contested catch opportunity rather than a route that is designed to create conflicts in the defense. I’m seeing a lot of stuff into the flat with no blockers in front of the receiver. I’m not seeing the high-low route combinations, the intermediate crossers, etc. that are the staple of explosive offenses.\n\nFinally when J.J. McCarthy came into the game, we saw some passes downfield (other than his first brief appearance, when Nagy had him run another one of those useless RPOs). By then, though, he had no choice and the Saints were playing soft to not give up the big play (which they actually did not do very well). Whether J.J.’s performance has created a quarterback controversy or not, I don’t know. What I do know, though, is that Winston is not being given a fair chance to show what he can do in the ultra-conservative, unimaginative offense he’s been asked to run.\n\nMalik Nabers had 165 yards on 12 catches today…but many of those came after the Giants fell behind. Isaiah Likely caught six passes for 99 yards. Between them, Darnell Mooney, and Malachi Fields, it should be possible to run up big passing yards before you get to the fourth quarter. Try it, Matt.\n\nI’m sure Cam Skattebo has learned his lesson…has John Harbaugh learned his?\n\nI get it. Skattebo has fumbled four times already this season, and his last one cost the Giants a victory in Washington. I’m all for a little discipline to get a point across to a player (and to his teammates). But there’s an old expression about cutting off your nose to spite your face. John Harbaugh cut the nose off the Giants’ offense by effectively benching Cam Skattebo, the Giants’ best running back, for the entire game. Najee Harris (four carries, 2 yards) is not the answer. Tyrone Tracy (six carries, 18 yards, but a TD and also two receptions for 27 yards and a TD) is part of the answer. Devin Singletary (four carries, 14 yards and a 19-yard reception) can be part of it, too.\n\nBut Cam Skattebo is the Giants’ lead back. You want to teach him a lesson? Let him sit for the first quarter, or even the first half. Point made, point taken. But once the Saints had changed the momentum and the teams went in at halftime tied, it was time to get Skattebo back into the lineup to give the offense a jolt. Skattebo did play six snaps, but he didn’t touch the ball once. Giants’ running backs accounted for a total of 34 yards against one of the NFL’s worst rushing defenses. The Giants’ run blocking is bad, but these Next Gen Stats tell us that the running backs are a big part of the problem:\n\n\nThe Giants RBs were expected to earn more yards than actual at the time of the handoff, per NGS tracking data: Singletary: 0 yards over expected (14 -> 14) Harris: -14 (2 -> 16) Tracy: -17 (18 -> 35) Skattebo: 0 carries— Doug Analytics (@Doug_Analytics) <a href=\"https://x.com/Doug_Analytics/status/2111924434663616788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nIf only D.J. Reader could play every snap\n\nAs opposed to the Giants’ anemic running game, the Saints’ running backs racked up 143 rushing yards today. It seemed to me that most of those came either when D.J. Reader was off the field or when they didn’t rush to his side. Every time I saw a Saints’ RB stuffed, It seemed I saw #98. He made 7 tackles overall (5 solo, 2 assists). Shelby Harris, who is usually on the field with him, seemed to play fairly well too ( 1 tackle, 2 assists).\n\nThe run defense degrades considerably when Reader is off the field. Darius Alexander (1 tackle, 0 assists) at this point is a real liability in run defense. I don’t know what the Giants can do about it, other than get far enough ahead that teams are forced to abandon the run. Until they can, though, this will continue to be a problem.\n\nOther than the kicker and punter, the special teams are not special\n\nJordan Stout has been as advertised, and Dominic Zvada seems not to have been shaken too much by his three missed field goals last week in Washington. The Giants return teams, however, have been awful. The game-turning play was obviously Charlie Jones’ fumble on the kickoff late in the first half, which allowed the Saints to tie the score at the half.\n\nBut that’s not all. It seemed to me that every time the Giants had a kickoff or punt to return it was called back by a penalty. Overall the Giants had 10 penalties for 73 yards to the Saints’ 7 for 52. I’m not sure how many of those were on special teams, but I’m not the only one who thinks it’s a problem:\n\n\nThese special teams flags are KILLING the Giants. In general the special teams have just let them down in this one with the fumble and penalties on nearly every return. This last penalty cost them 15 yards and was totally unnecessary. 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Fair to say he hasn’t been on his A game, but you try to get your game off with Josh Woods, Mike Ford, Jared Ivey, etc. The hits keep coming; <a href=\"https://x.com/ByDanielFlick/status/2111928730847158424?s=20\">Kendal Daniels</a> left after a frightening impact to the head and neck area. <a href=\"https://x.com/willmcfadden/status/2111880931677983146?s=20\">Divine Deablo</a> continues to stack injuries and left with an arm injury, and Avieon Terrell and <a href=\"https://x.com/willmcfadden/status/2111903053322367479?s=20\">Billy Bowman</a> were banged up late. \n\nThe defense needed the offense to carry them in this one, but their effort came too late.\n\nPoorly Coached Special Teams\n\nLook, I’ll fall on the sword after pounding the table for more Branch (even though I meant as a WR), but both returners attempted to field punts inside the 10; one couldn’t read the ball well enough and muffed it, and the other forgot to fair catch. Almost like there’s a reason most coaches don’t let their guys attempt those at all. The mental mistakes are too numerous to blame solely on the players; they aren’t getting good enough coaching. \n\n\nBears recover the muffed punt! CHIvsATL on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Bp13sT3Yo5\">pic.twitter.com/Bp13sT3Yo5</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111884652021780697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis roster is packed with special teams talent, but it’s not making a difference, and it’s hard to ignore that the team hired two of the worst special teams coaches from 2025.\n\nOffense Played 1 Quarter of Football\n\nThe late surge was great, but everything before it was embarrassing. Rees got in his own head in the first half and let the Bears dictate his run game. There’s zero excuse for giving Bijan the ball 4 times in a half. His screen game needs to be trashed. After having no answers against pressure versus the Ravens, it took till the 4th quarter to get any against the Bears. Penix deserves a fair share of the blame when it comes to responding to pressure. He keeps locking in on his first read, and he has a bad habit of taking sacks and being careless with the football.\n\nKyle Pitts continues to have his talents wasted. He’s one of the team’s best answers against pressure and makes things happen when he gets the ball, but even after the team prioritized him this offseason, he’s still an afterthought.\n\n\nKyle Pitts what a play! CHIvsATL on FOX/FOX One Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/1K7vEntXHI\">pic.twitter.com/1K7vEntXHI</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111907571133231547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nA Volatile Product\n\nThe Falcons have two 2-game losing streaks and one 2-game winning streak–they’re streaky. After praising Stefanski and Co. for resetting the team after a Cooper Rush-led start, they’ve since failed to wash away concerns about this team’s ability to play competent football week to week and quarter to quarter.\n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/\">Bears</a> aren’t a cakewalk, but their defense isn’t an immovable object; the Falcons late surge proved that. Even when the Falcons were spotted over 100 penalty yards, they looked inept for most of the game. Mental mistakes showed up in every phase of the game, and the staff failed to give the players a viable game plan.\n\nThe Atlanta Falcons are now two games below .500 as they enter the rough patch of their schedule. 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He also caught another 20 plus yard touchdown which was negated due to a holding penalty. The stats were great, and he absolutely met the eye tes, including 2 grabs while guarded by Christian Gonzalez. This was a very promising performance in his first healthy game coming off the high ankle. Hopefully Cooper can continue to soak up targets as defenses focus on Wilson. I know it’s just one game, but Cooper looked great today. Very optimistic for his future in the league. submitted by /u/Illustrious_You1469 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:954:\"Cooper finished with six receptions on seven targets for 103 yards and one touchdown in his first full NFL appearance. He also caught another 20 plus yard touchdown which was negated due to a holding penalty. The stats were great, and he absolutely met the eye tes, including 2 grabs while guarded by Christian Gonzalez. This was a very promising performance in his first healthy game coming off the high ankle. Hopefully Cooper can continue to soak up targets as defenses focus on Wilson. I know it’s just one game, but Cooper looked great today. 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McCarthy just created a quarterback controversy for the Giants\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/176537/jj-mccarthy-quarterback-controversy-jameis-winston-john-harbaugh\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"The New York Giants are triggering a quarterback controversy following their 34-27 loss against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6 at MetLife Stadium. In the fourth quarter, with the Giants trailing 34-10, head coach John Harbaugh swapped out quarterback Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy, who was acquired in a trade with the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3500:\"\n\n\n \n J.J. McCarthy vs. the Saints. | Getty Images \n\nThe New York Giants are triggering a quarterback controversy following their 34-27 loss against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6 at MetLife Stadium. In the fourth quarter, with the Giants trailing 34-10, head coach John Harbaugh swapped out quarterback Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy, who was acquired in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings late last month.\n\nIn McCarthy’s first legitimate action as the Giants’ quarterback, he excelled, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown while also getting 26 yards on the ground. He led New York on a trio of scoring drives to cut the deficit to a single touchdown. McCarthy also had one last chance to tie or win the game on the final drive. He marched the Giants downfield all the way to the red zone, but he was unable to finish the job, resulting in a loss for the Giants.\n\nAfter the game, Giants Harbaugh kept the door open on a possible quarterback change ahead of Week 7 against the Houston Texans.\n\n“Did a heck of a job, given the circumstances and the desperation,” Harbaugh said postgame. “It’s different than normal football, but he made some plays, got us back, and gave us a chance at the end to win the game. We were throwing the ball in the end zone at the end, so that was good.”\n\nHarbaugh said he “can’t answer” who will start next week and would not make a decision 10 minutes after Sunday’s game.\n\nDespite winning his first two starts as QB1, Winston struggled against his former Saints team in Week 6. He completed 14 of 26 passes for 152 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions, both of which led to quick scoring drives for the Saints.\n\nWinston was asked about how he felt about a possible benching ahead of next week.\n\n“That’s the decision [Coach John Harbaugh] will have to make. What I would love is to put myself in a better position to execute, and it starts with me: things I can control, going out there every single play, and doing my very best,” Winston said.\n\nRegardless of whether he is starting or backing up Winston next week, McCarthy is going to prepare against the Texans the same way.\n\n“Just making sure that each and every week, even when I got here when we were playing Arizona, I went into the game with the mindset that I could play the whole game. Just being able to really put myself in that position, Monday through Saturday, is something that helped me out today,” McCarthy said in the locker room.\n\nMcCarthy was just happy to show he could help the team.\n\n“I hope I just showed them that I do my job at a high enough level that they can trust me out there,” McCarthy wasn’t biting on whether or not he deserved to be the starting quarterback. “At the end of the day, we didn’t win the game. 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Carrying a tw0-score lead through three quarters, the Buccaneers imploded in all phases and got outscored by geriatric Aaron Rodgers and his only two functioning receivers to the tune of 23-3 across the fourth quarter and overtime. The result? An embarrassing 26-19 loss to mark yet another failing in one-score affairs. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5524:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 18: Rueben Bain Jr. #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelp, that was something. \n\nCarrying a tw0-score lead through three quarters, the Buccaneers imploded in all phases and got outscored by geriatric Aaron Rodgers and his only two functioning receivers to the tune of 23-3 across the fourth quarter and overtime. The result? 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But sadly, he’s still an undrafted rookie playing in a poor offensive system, and that was made readily apparent with all the sacks he took, late decisions he made, and backbreaking interceptions he threw (Jamel Dean, how could you do this to us?). \n\nIt’s unclear what a recovered Baker Mayfield will do for this team when he comes back next week, but he certainly doesn’t need to worry about his long-term security after Daniels’s performance Sunday. \n\nNot much else to really highlight here. Emeka Egbuka looked fine enough but still missed on some major plays when the team needed him. Don’t think his busted coverage TD really makes up for that in the long run. \n\nChris Godwin logged a couple uncharacteristic drops, Bucky Irving couldn’t replicate his dominant Week 5 performance. Zac Robinson continues to show he has an extremely limited feel for creating a consistent, easy-to-operate game plan, and it continues to hurt the team. \n\nDefensive Top Performer: EDGE David Walker\n\nThe defense, and the pass rush in particular, played extremely well through three quarters. They forced 5 Steelers 3-and-outs and held them to 3 points. Then Aaron Rodgers started spamming the quick game and the seams like most modern offenses do to this defense and it went downhill fast. \n\nThis how Bowles chooses to live and die with his defense, and it’s finally run its course in this league. Even when you get tremendous individual efforts like Sunday, most times it’s not enough. \n\nDavid Walker continued his ascension, logging two high-quality pass-rush wins to notch 2 sacks (as well as 5 tackles) and extend his team lead to 4 sacks overall despite playing a fraction of the snap as other outside linebackers. He feels like the real deal. \n\n\n4️⃣ sacks on the season for David Walker 👏 📺: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PITvsTB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PITvsTB</a> on CBS <a href=\"https://t.co/GC9vGuoxQx\">pic.twitter.com/GC9vGuoxQx</a>— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) <a href=\"https://x.com/Buccaneers/status/2111909498721911145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe pass rush overall got to Rodgers 5 times, one of which being rookie Rueben Bain Jr. The highly touted draft pick finally looks healthy after dealing with nagging shoulder and groin ailments, as he flashed on some nice reps last week and produced a high-quality win for his first career sack this week. He also recorded a pass deflection that led to A’shawn Robinson’s second (!!) interception. Keionte Scott, another rookie, continued his proficient pass-rushing start with his first career sack. \n\nThe opportunities aren’t always going to be there, again because of Bowles chooses to play defense, but it’s clear there is talent in this edge room. \n\n\nFirst-career sack for <a href=\"https://x.com/ruebenbainjr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ruebenbainjr</a> 😡 📺: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PITvsTB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PITvsTB</a> on CBS <a href=\"https://t.co/Q2Hta1d6FN\">pic.twitter.com/Q2Hta1d6FN</a>— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) <a href=\"https://x.com/Buccaneers/status/2111884920020697399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nSpecial Teams Top Performer: Chase McLaughlin\n\nMcLaughlin continued to show why he needs his big-time extension and why it should’ve happened months ago. \n\nHe remained perfect on the year with four makes, including a 53-yard launch that tied the game and forced overtime. 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Tyler Huntley wasn’t helped by a slow offensive operation and plenty of pressure from the Browns’ defensive front, but he put the ball in danger too often and could not move the chains on third down. This offense is just so limited with him under center that the rest of the offense has to execute flawlessly, and that’s just not going to happen when the defense can constantly overload the box against the run. Huntley’s usual magic was nowhere to be found on Sunday, but Lamar Jackson wins that game handily. The Ravens need him back for their tough string of upcoming opponents. — Nikhil Mehta \n\n… And the Ravens need a real center \n\nAgain, utmost respect to Vega Ioane for sliding to center for three starts, but the Ravens have clearly been playing with fire. The first-round pick’s inconsistent snapping nearly led to a fumble during a crucial second-half drive. Huntley managed to dive on the football, but the play turned a 2nd-and-19 into a 3rd-and-22 that all-but-guaranteed a punt on 4th down. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle definitely needs to clean up his playcalling operation, but having a backup QB and a rookie guard-turned-center is not ideal for pre-snap communication. Enter trade acquisition Cam Jurgens, who should be ready for his Ravens debut next week. He’ll help the entire unit at the line of scrimmage, snap the ball cleanly, and, crucially, move Ioane back to right guard to get Emery Jones off the field. — Nikhil Mehta \n\nKyle Hamilton and Nnamdi Madubuike deserve better\n\nI could probably throw other names in here, but Hamilton and Madubuike were the best players on the field on Sunday afternoon. They carried their entire team for stretches of the game with disruptive play around the line of scrimmage against the run and the pass. I almost feel bad watching them field questions about another second-half defensive collapse. They’re good teammates who won’t throw the offense under the bus, even though most of the blame belongs on that side of the ball. Hamilton, who has taken Roquan Smith’s mantle as the defense’s de facto leader, looks especially pained when he has to answer for a loss despite another All-Pro performance. Madubuike, meanwhile, has impressively come all the way back from last year’s neck injury to recapture his previous elite form. But they can’t make every play for the defense, nor can they will the offense to score. — Nikhil Mehta \n\nIt’s time for Mark Andrews to lose snaps\n\nAnyone watching lately can tell Mark Andrews has been caught at the scene of the crime too often, but that alone isn’t why I think this. Even the simple plays are proving costly: Andrews has six drops through six games. Fortunately, rookie TEs Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas have shown flashes of playmaking that Andrews no longer has at 31. In addition to the flashes, the young TE duo have had steady hands, hauling in 12 of their combined 13 targets, with two touchdowns to Andrews’ one. Cuevas flashed in today’s loss, catching his first NFL touchdown along with a 29-yard catch-and-run from an impressive Declan Doyle play call that saw Cuevas line up at left guard pre-snap. Hibner made noteworthy plays against Dallas and Tennessee. I expect Andrews to continue to lead the unit in snaps if Hibner stays sidelined. However, as soon as both rookie tight ends are available, they should be cutting into the veteran tight end’s snap count. — Mark Myers\n\nThe Ravens need more efficiency in the run game \n\nEntering today’s game, the Ravens ranked No. 3 in rushing yards per game, averaging 164.4 yards on the ground with 822 total. However, their efficiency has left much to be desired in recent weeks and Derrick Henry in particular has found running room hard to come by often. Against the Browns, Henry rushed for a season-low 58 yards on 17 carries (3.4 yards per carry). Since Week 1, Henry has not eclipsed 4.3 yards per carry in a game and over the last three weeks, his longest rush has gone for just 17 yards. Too often it feels like Henry is running into a wall of defenders for minimal gain, which has happened at times in high-stakes short yardage attempts on third or fourth down. The Ravens have not been able to open up gaping holes for Henry to rip off breakaway runs as has usually been the case over the past couple years. Justice Hill had a 47-yard rush in Week 5 lined up in the fullback spot, but that has been the Ravens’ only big explosive run in a while. 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After a sluggish start, Pittsburgh came through in crunch time with several timely turnovers and a rookie receiver’s breakout performance. As always, here is my weekly stock report from the Steelers’ first road victory of 2026. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6172:\"\n\n\n \n Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers moved to 4-2 with a thrilling overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. After a sluggish start, Pittsburgh came through in crunch time with several timely turnovers and a rookie receiver’s breakout performance.\n\nAs always, here is my weekly stock report from the Steelers’ first road victory of 2026.\n\nStock Up\n\nCB Jamel Dean\n\nRevenge does not get much sweeter than that. Dean came into the game banged up and left early in the contest for a drive, nursing his injury. The veteran corner ended up making the play of the day with a huge interception late in the first quarter that allowed the Steelers to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. The Steelers secondary looked much better when Dean was on the field compared to last week.\n\nWRs DK Metcalf & Germie Bernard\n\nPittsburgh came into this contest with Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Ben Skowronek. Calling their receiver room thin today would be putting it nicely. However, both DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard stepped up hugely for the Steelers. Metcalf posted 11 receptions for 93 yards, coming up with a huge third-down conversion in overtime. Bernard’s first career touchdown came in overtime. It was his eleventh reception of the game. The rookie has emerged as a serious piece of the Steelers’ passing attack over the last few weeks, proving he is capable of handling a large volume of targets.\n\nEDGE Nick Herbig\n\nThe Steelers edge rusher came into the contest with zero sacks through the team’s first five games. Herbig responded in a big way with two huge sacks in the contest. He was the Steelers’ most effective edge rusher in this contest. Anyone questioning the contract extension that Herbig received should be silenced after this performance.\n\nDB Jalen Ramsey\n\nThe defensive back continues to play through a broken wrist. I mention that because you would not know anything is wrong with him based on the way he has been playing. Ramsey recorded two sacks today, as he was flying around the field all game long. The veteran continues to be a key piece of the Steelers’ defense.\n\nStock Down\n\nHead coach Mike McCarthy\n\nNot only did Mike McCarthy appear to sprain his ankle at the end of the first half, but there was also some curious late-game decision-making by McCarthy in this one. With the ball inside the five and Tampa Bay possessing two timeouts, the Steelers opted to throw the ball twice. This allowed Tampa Bay to keep one of their timeouts. Then, McCarthy opted to call a timeout with Tampa Bay running their field goal unit out onto the field. The timeout allowed Tampa Bay to properly set up their field goal unit and send the game to overtime. The Steelers won this game, so this is small potatoes at the end of the day. But I left with some questions about the way McCarthy elected to play the end of the game out.\n\nOffensive Consistency/Play-calling\n\nThe Steelers’ offense looked sluggish for much of the first three quarters. Rodgers and the offense often passed from empty sets, a bit different from their usual under center and play action based passing offense we had become accustomed to seeing this season. The Steelers offense got it going from under center in the second half, and that small switch ended up being enough to help move Pittsburgh to 4-2 overall.\n\nK Chris Boswell’s Consistency\n\nListen, it’s perfectly reasonable to talk about it. Boswell missed his fourth field goal of the season, this one from 48 yards out, in Week 6. There is some discourse online as to whether or not the laces were in the right place when Boswell kicked, but four misses this early in the year is notable. The kicker then got back on track as the game went on, nailing four consecutive field goals that proved to be crucial in seeing the game to overtime and eventually giving the Steelers the win. Boswell is not close to being replaced, but there is a conversation to be had about how much Boswell has missed this early in the season.\n\nSpecial Teams\n\nI actually came away from this one feeling pretty good about Kaden Wetjen. The rookie had several nice returns in the first half, both of which were called back for holding penalties. The Steelers special teams issues are becoming more noticeable each game it seems like. You can’t expect Wetjen to get any kind of positive momentum going if his returns are going to be called back because of his teammates. \n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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A stuffed Jaylen Warren run and an incomplete jump ball to DK Metcalf brought out Boswell for his fourth made field goal of the day.\n\nThat left over a minute on the clock, though, for the Buccaneers, and Jalon Daniels was able to get enough yards to bring on Chase McLaughlin for his fourth field goal to tie the game at 19 and send it into overtime.\n\nThe Steelers lost the toss and the Bucs deferred, but Pittsburgh would take full advantage of having the ball first. Rodgers led the offense on a 12-play drive that featured a 3rd-and-13 conversion on a completion to DK Metcalf, who had 11 catches on the day. The drive would culminate with Bernard reaching the end zone for his first career touchdown to put Pittsburgh on top 26-19. After one fourth-down conversion on the Bucs’ ensuing drive, Tampa Bay faced 4th-and-8. Patrick Graham dialed up a Jalen Ramsey nickel blitz, which worked all the way back in the fourth quarter, and it worked again. Ramsey came off the edge untouched and recorded his second sack of the game to seal the win for Pittsburgh.\n\nAfter failing to score a touchdown in the first three quarters, the Steelers scored every time they touched the ball in the fourth quarter and overtime, save for the kneel-down to end regulation. In the process of the comeback, the Steelers may have found their permanent one-two duo at receiver going forward. Both DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard hauled in 11 receptions – the rest of the Steelers’ offense combined for 11 receptions. Rodgers finished the day 33-of-49 for 253 yards and two scores, as well as a first quarter interception. \n\nThe Steelers will now take their 4-2 record to Paris in Week 7 where they will take on the New Orleans Saints, who recorded their second win of the year by defeating the New York Giants.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176496/steelers-making-calls-for-wide-receiver-trade-dk-metcalf-michael-pittman\">Steelers making calls for wide receiver trade</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176490/former-steelers-rb-cordarrelle-patterson-arrested-for-domestic-assault#comments\">Former Steelers RB Cordarrelle Patterson arrested for domestic assault</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/176469/steelers-vs-buccaneers-week-6-game-picks-aaron-rodgers\">Steelers vs. Buccaneers: Week 6 game picks</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176479/steelers-place-wr-roman-wilson-on-ir-dk-metcalf\">Steelers place WR Roman Wilson on IR</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/176474/steelers-send-scout-to-texas-to-watch-arch-manning\">Steelers send scout to Texas to watch Arch Manning</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792357068;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:36:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Game Information\";i:1;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:290;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1ff3fa00822c5a0b63c11803986817a2\";s:5:\"title\";s:91:\"Eagles-Panthers final score: Philadelphia loses fourth straight game in very boring fashion\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-game-information/187379/eagles-vs-panthers-live-score-updates-highlights-injury-news\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-4 after losing to the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. Final score: 25 to 14. Well, that game was very boring. It felt like a 2025 redux. The offense, led by Tanner McKee instead of Jalen Hurts, pretty much sucked. The defense kept the Eagles in the game […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:19060:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 18: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Carolina Panthers sacks Tanner McKee #16 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Philadelphia Eagles are 2-4 after losing to the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. Final score: 25 to 14.\n\nWell, that game was very boring. \n\nIt felt like a 2025 redux. The offense, led by Tanner McKee instead of Jalen Hurts, pretty much sucked. The defense kept the Eagles in the game for most of the day … until the dam inevitably broke in the second half. \n\nWatching this offense is just so painful. Yes, the Eagles are incredibly injured on that side of the ball. And they had to deal with even more injuries that were sustained during this game. But it’s hard to argue the coaching staff is doing their part to make the most of what they do have. \n\nSomething needs to change. \n\nNext up for the Eagles: a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football in Week 7. Ugh. We have to stay up late to watch this dreck? \n\nRead on for a recap and stay tuned for BGN’s postgame coverage. Also, check me out talking about this game on the PHLY Eagles postgame show.\n\nFIRST QUARTER\n\n\nThe Panthers won the coin toss and elected to defer to put the Eagles on offense first. The Eagles took over at their own 26-yard line. Tanner McKee immediately got sacked from unblocked pressure on what was supposed to be a play-action pass. Then McKee’s first throw was a little wide of Makai Lemon and the ball bounced off his hands and was nearly picked off. Facing 3rd-and-21, McKee checked down to Dameon Pierce to pick up some yards to set up a punt. 3 plays, zero yards, punt. Probably not a great thing that the offense looked out of sorts and confused what to do on the very first snap! \n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 39-yard line. They quickly moved into field goal range. Facing 3rd-and-3 from the plus 30-yard line, the Panthers went with a run that resulted in no gain. Good job by the defense to hunker down. Carolina settled for a 47-yard field goal make that bounced off the right upright and in. EAGLES 0, PANTHERS 3.\n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 22-yard line after Britain Covey muffed the kick return. Facing 3rd-and-13 after an incompeltion where McKee was pressured with Jake Majors losing his battle and a completion to Pierce for a loss, Lemon made a diving grab that was ruled incomplete by replay assist. Looked like it might’ve actually been a grab. But it was well short of the sticks anyway. 3 plays, -3 yards, punt.\n\n\n\nThe Panthers began at their own 16-yard line. Andrew Mukuba gave up a first down completion to Tetairoa McMillan and also got called for illegal contact, which was declined. Nolan Smith picked up his third sack of the season with the tight end releasing him and Bryce Young holding onto the ball for too long. Facing 3rd-and-12, Young aired it out deep but underthrew Darren Waller and the ball bounced off Riq Woolen’s helmet for a stop. Now that’s what I call using your head! \n\n\n\nTakedown for Nolan 💪 <a href=\"https://t.co/N32mWI4ll1\">pic.twitter.com/N32mWI4ll1</a>— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) <a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles/status/2111870577333981639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 11-yard line. Jordan Mailata immediately false started to knock the offense back. But then McKee aired out to DeVonta Smith, who couldn’t make an impressive one-handed grab while being held but drew the pass interference flag. Positive yardage and a first down! A miracle! McKee got the ball to Carson Steele, who made a nice catch and broke a tackle on his first touch of the season … and then got hurt going to the ground. Naturally. Facing 3rd-and-6, McKee rolled right and it looked like he had nothing to work with … but Dontayvion Wicks was able to make a toe-tapping sideline grab for a first down. Then Pierce took the Eagles’ first rushing attempt for nine yards. Then another Pierce carry for nine yards. Then Pierce broke a would-be TFL to run for no gain. Then Pierce dropped a pass in the flat after getting his head turned around a little late. Facing 3rd-and-10, McKee had his hand hit as he threw for an incompletion. Facing 4th-and-10 from plus 42-yard line, the Eagles lined up to punt and tried to draw the Panthers offside. To literally no one’s surprise, it didn’t work. The Panthers declined the delay of game penalty and Braden Mann punted 28 yards to the Panthers’ 14-yard line. Why not just go for it on fourth down? Or even try a field goal from 60-plus. What are those 28 yards really doing for this team?\n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 14-yard line and instantly picked up 19 yards (only nine away from where the Eagles punted). Facing 3rd-and-6 after two runs, Young’s third down pass was knocked down by Jalen Carter. Another big defensive stop. The Eagles brought pressure on the punt and it looked like Keyshawn James-Newby got a piece of the ball but he was instead flagged for running into the kicker. The Panthers did NOT opt to go for it on 4th-and-1, instead punting for a touchback. \n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 20-yard line. Facing 3rd-and-4 after a Pierce run was stopped for a three-yard loss, McKee hit Dallas Goedert at the marker for a first down to end the first quarter. 17 plays for 37 yards to start the game for the Eagles’ offense. Scintillating stuff. \n\n\nSECOND QUARTER\n\n\nMcKee hit Darius Cooper for a nice 19-yard completion! But it was wiped out by a Johnny Mundt holding penalty. A league-leading three holding penalties by a tight end. Dude stinks and the Eagles have been asking too much of him to be TE2. Facing 3rd-and-12, McKee stepped up against a blitz and well overthrew Wicks. Watching this offense is sooooo boring. Zzzzzzzzzzzz. \n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 27-yard line. The Panthers needed just two plays to move into Eagles territory. The Panthers had a 23-yard gain negated by an ineligible man downfield penalty, fortunate break for the Eagles’ defense. Facing 3rd-and-10, Young’s throw short of the sticks to Waller was wide and incomplete. Another stop by Vic Fangio’s defense.\n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 8-yard line. Goedert dropped a would-be first down reception. Then McKee way overthrew his target as Markel Bell got called for holding but the penalty was declined. 3 plays, four yards, punt. Braden Mann shanked the punt, which went for just 23 yards.\n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at the Eagles’ 35-yard line. Carter batted down another Young pass and Cooper DeJean flew in for a TFL. Facing 3rd-and-10, DeJean was called for a tacky illegal contact penalty. Unfortunate. The Eagles’ defense pressured Young into an incompletion that was clearly intentional grounding. The refs originally stated that Young was out of the pocket but clearly never left it. Upon discussing it further, they finally threw the flag (lol). But then Jordan Davis got called for roughing the passer by getting his hands on Young’s helmet to give the Panthers more yardage after a 17-yard completion. Hardly a late hit but the refs are gonna call that one. The Panthers entered the red zone and Young hit Tommy Tremble for a 12-yard touchdown. Feels like an insurmountable lead? EAGLES 0, PANTHERS 10.\n\n\n\nSure looks like Jihaad Campbell is lost here (as usual). <a href=\"https://t.co/ycQ3hv95AO\">https://t.co/ycQ3hv95AO</a>— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) <a href=\"https://x.com/denizselman33/status/2111884413382611445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 22-yard line. McKee hit Goedert over the middle for a first down! Feels like a miracle. A Goedert false start knocked the offense back to 2nd-and-9. Facing 3rd-and-7 after Lemon got lit up on a short catch in the flat, McKee hit DeVonta Smith over the middle for a first down into plus territory! Is this allowed? McKee threw a pass to Darius Cooper that was actually incomplete but the offense was able to get a snap off fast before a challenge! And it was a run for a first down! Good job. Goedert drew a pass interference penalty with the Panthers’ defensive back pulling his pants down to pick up 22 yards to the 3-yard line. Two plays later, Pierce punched it in up the gut for a touchdown! A touchdown?!!? Points?! Wow. Nice 10-play, 78-yard drive for the score. Life! EAGLES 7, PANTHERS 10.\n\n\n\nDAMEON PIERCE FOR 6️⃣ <a href=\"https://t.co/UAMpaJcXsa\">pic.twitter.com/UAMpaJcXsa</a>— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) <a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles/status/2111887000294826199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\ndefensive pASS interference <a href=\"https://t.co/DZbhtnm1QQ\">pic.twitter.com/DZbhtnm1QQ</a>— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) <a href=\"https://x.com/CrossingBroad/status/2111887160991212012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThat 78-yard drive by the Eagles was their longest scoring drive since Week 2. It\'s only their fourth scoring drive that went further than 70 yards.— Tucker Bagley (@TBagleySports) <a href=\"https://x.com/TBagleySports/status/2111887851495542922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 20-yard line. Jalen Carter drew a holding penalty to knock the Panthers’ offense back. Facing 3rd-and-15 after Coker dropped a pass, Young side-stepped pressure and delivered a strike to McMillan for a first down. Really good play by the Panthers QB. Facing 3rd-and-10 after Young put the ball in harm’s way (Cooper DeJean nearly had a leaping interception), Young hit Coker short of the marker. Facing 4th-and-1, the Panthers just let the second quarter expire. Sirianni didn’t call a timeout, either. A little weird that the Panthers wouldn’t try a Hail Mary there.\n\n\nTHIRD QUARTER\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 30-yard line. Facing 3rd-and-1, the Panthers ran a tight end sneak and picked up the first down. Facing 3rd-and-1 again, the Panthers went with a run that was stopped just short of the marker. Facing 4th-and-inches, Dave Canales threw his challenge flag on the spot. Looked to me like it was indeed a first down. Upon review, the ruling was overturned for a first down. Mukuba missed a tackle to allow a Chuba Hubbard first down run. Then Riq Woolen was flagged for defensive holding to produce another Panthers first down. Facing 3rd-and-10, Fangio brought a blitz and the pressure sped up Young into an incompletion. The Panthers brought in Ryan Fitzgerald for a 52-yard field goal make. EAGLES 7, PANTHERS 13.\n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 20-yard line after Britain Covey got clotheslined from hell (JBL style) on his kick return and Smael Mondon Jr. got called for holding. Facing 3rd-and-8, McKee was pressured into an incompletion. Inspiring. \n\n\n\nThis game is remarkably boring.— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2111897055606038637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 42-yard line. Facing 3rd-and-1 after two runs, the Panthers were stopped for no gain. The Panthers took a delay of game and punted. Fangio’s defense truly did come to play. \n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 13-yard line. The Eagles picked up a first down with McKee stepping up against a blitz and hitting Goedert in open space over the middle. Facing 3rd-and-14 after McKee got sacked on play-action, McKee’s pass to DeVonta was high and off target. Hey, five-and-out > three-and-out!!!\n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 8-yard line after Mann’s punt took a nice bounce out of bounds for 65 yards. Facing 3rd-and-8, the Eagles brought a blitz but Young got it out quick to Coker for a 32-yard catch-and-run. Coker on Baun was not really a great matchup for the Eagles’ defense. Young completed another pass over the middle to former Eagles receiver John Metchie III for a first down into plus territory. Facing 3rd-and-1, the Eagles brought another blitz and Baun pressured Young into a throwaway. Facing 4th-and-1, Canales kept his offense on the field … and Hubbard picked up 19 yards on the ground with Cooper DeJean missing a tackle. Really needed a stop there. \n\n<a href=\"https://twitter.com/ZBerm/status/2111904307142353329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\nFOURTH QUARTER\n\n\nFacing 3rd-and-9, Young took off running just shy of the marker. Facing 4th-and-inches, Canales kept the offense on the field and the defense jumped on the hard count. How are they doing that with Sirianni obsessed with trying to have his offense get the defense to do that by repping it a good deal in practice? Bad discipline. Two plays later, Hubbard hit the end zone for a touchdown. 14-play, 92-yard TD drive that took 7:43 off the clock to effectively seal the game. The Panthers went for a two-point conversion but failed to convert it. EAGLES 7, PANTHERS 19.\n\n\n\n2026 has really been an extension of the 2025 Eagles\' season, except worse. Offense sucks, defense keeps the team in it … until getting tired and finally breaking.— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2111905701672972469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 31-yard line. Facing 3rd-and-5, McKee hit Wicks for a 17-yard gain. Wicks was injured after the play. The Eagles went hurry up and picked up another first down. McKee hit DeVonta at the marker for another first down. Or not, he tucked the ball and ran out of bounds before getting beyond the marker. Facing 3rd-and-1, Pierce picked up a first down on the ground. McKee then hit DeVonta for a 19-yard touchdown! Great ball, great catch against tight coverage. Still alive after a 10-play, 69-yard TD drive. EAGLES 13, PANTHERS 19.\n\n\n\nWelcome back, Smitty 🤌 <a href=\"https://t.co/O5xSoPZK1m\">pic.twitter.com/O5xSoPZK1m</a>— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) <a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles/status/2111908568312041720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nEagles run an up tempo Shotgun only drive and score. Who fucking knew? How are they still going under center? How have they not figured this out by now.— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/2111909236833980481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 11-yard line after misplaying the kickoff. Baun deflected a Young pass to prevent a completion over the middle for a first down and more. Facing 3rd-and-8, Ty Robinson pushed the pocket and the defense had great coverage to force Young into a throwaway. Big stop! \n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 48-yard line. Jake Majors had an awful shotgun snap to McKee’s feet for a fumble and 12-yard loss. Facing 3rd-and-18, McKee’s pass to DeVonta was incomplete … but a flag was thrown for pass interference … but McKee’s pass was tipped which took DPI off the table. Unfortunately, the refs missed Tyler Steen taking illegal hands to the face from Derrick Brown. Mann’s punt was blocked (looked like Jeremiah Trotter Jr. missed his assignment) but the ball still went forward for nine yards. \n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at the Eagles’ 48-yard line. Facing 3rd-and-1, Hubbard gained a first down to the left side. DeJean also got called for unnecessary roughness simply for getting up while a Panthers player was on top of him. Really bad call by the refs. Not sure what DeJean was supposed to do instead. One play later, Young hit Tremble for a 19-yard touchdown. The Panthers’ kicker missed their PAT kick. EAGLES 14, PANTHERS 25.\n\n\n\nThe Eagles took over at their own 13-yard line. The Eagles quickly moved near midfield, aided by a Panthers roughing the passer penalty. McKee hit Lemon for another first down into Panthers territory. But then McKee got sacked by former Eagles edge rusehr Jaelan Phillips to set the offense behind midfield. Facing 3rd-and-17, McKee and Darius Cooper weren’t on the same page with their timing. Facing 4th-and-17, DeVonta almost made a contested catch along the sideline but the Panthers’ backup cornerback knocked the ball out of the receiver’s control. Turnover on downs. Game.\n\n\n\nThe Panthers took over at their own 49-yard line with 4:26 left. The Eagles burned their timeouts as the Panthers picked up a first down. The Panthers moved to 3rd-and-1 from the the 4-yard line and ran for a first down to finish the game by kneeling in goal-to-go.\n\n\n\n\nEAGLES LINEUP NOTES\n\n\nJake Majors, not Drew Kendall, got the start at center. With Kendall not yet fully healthy, the Eagles decided to keep him active as an emergency depth option. \n\n\n\nKenny Moore, not Marcus Epps, got the start at safety next to Andrew Mukuba in nickel packages. \n\n\n\nDarius Cooper lined up as a kick returner with some of the Eagles’ normal options out. \n\n\n\nJeremiah Trotter Jr., not Jihaad Campbell, was in at linebacker next to Zack Baun on the Panthers’ third drive.\n\n\n\nKeyshawn James-Newby took his first NFL snaps on defense with Nolan Smith getting hurt. \n\n\n\n\nEAGLES INJURY NEWS\n\n\nDeVonta Smith wasn’t on the field for the Eagles’ second drive. And the start of the third drive. But then he came in. DeVonta got hurt after trying to make a catch in the fourth quarter. He quickly re-entered the game. \n\n\n\nCarson Steele (shoulder) got hurt on his first touch of the season. He headed to the locker room after being evaluated on the sideline. He was ruled questionable to return. 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Well, I think we were all nervous coming into this week as we tried to forget that terrible afternoon in Lambeau and get our Bears back on track. While that Guy (Kyle Monngai) would be out for the game again, we got back the captain, the Iceman, Caleb Williams, to lead […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9116:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons congratulates Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHello Chicago Bears fans! Well, I think we were all nervous coming into this week as we tried to forget that terrible afternoon in Lambeau and get our Bears back on track. While that Guy (Kyle Monngai) would be out for the game again, we got back the captain, the Iceman, Caleb Williams, to lead the Bears on the field. And while the Bears had a number of starters, particularly on defense, out for the game, hope blossomed in Georgia. The Chicago Bears controlled this one for three-plus quarters with efficient offense and decisive special-teams play, but then watched the Falcons mount a spirited late rally against backups. \n\nThe final score landed at 31-23 in favor of the Bears once the clock hit zero. \n\nLet’s talk about what happened.\n\nFirst Quarter: Bears Open the Gates\n\nChicago came out sharp. After a methodical 10-play, 67-yard drive, Caleb Williams hit Colston Loveland for a 14-yard touchdown (Cairo Santos kick) to go up 7-0. The Bears then answered their own three-and-out defense with another sustained drive, capped by D’Andre Swift’s 4-yard plunge.\n\nThis officiating crew is known for a lot of yellow on the field, and they didn’t disappoint – well, at least if you’re a Falcons fan. 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The Falcons muffed a punt (Zachariah Branch), and Josh Blackwell (yes, that JOSH BLACKWELL) recovered, and three plays later Swift punched in his second score from 2 yards out. Halftime score: 21-7 Bears.\n\nKey moment of the half: The muffed punt. It flipped field position and momentum in one bounce and handed Chicago a short field that became a touchdown. Special teams remain the great equalizer. One clean recovery turned a one-score game back into a comfortable lead. Nothing says “welcome back to reality” like turning a fair-catch attempt into a Bears touchdown.\n\nHalftime Observations\n\nThe striped ones were enforcing the Bears Tax hard in the first half. In particular, missing an obvious leg whip on Swift that was at the point of attack and got the tackle – should have been a 15 yard penalty. Caleb was calm and efficient – destroying every narrative about his play in a half where he decidedly did not use his legs at all. Remember when being a Bears fan meant that 3rd and long was just a down away from the punt? How nice is it not to be chained to that reality anymore? \n\nI have to note that my prediction that this game would feature a Colston Loveland breakout game came true – and he almost hit my prop with two touchdowns! I’ll take the one.\n\nThis Ben Johnson offense with Caleb behind it was dynamic and surprising. Looking back now on the parade of the backups – it is clear BJ stuck with a vanilla approach to protect those QBs and their limitations. With Caleb – we get the full flowering of the Ben Johnson offensive attack – and it flustered the Atlanta Falcons.\n\nAllen had the defense rocking. This game was a tour-de-force of the training camp heroes, as Street, Noah Sewell, Lynch, and D’Marco Jackson all made big plays for the Bears on defense. For those wondering if the Bears defense was an illusion after the Pack attack last week, Allen had a resounding response to the contrary. \n\nLast note for the half – how much better is it to have Kalif Raymond as a Bear than it is Olamide Zacchaeus. Oz again featured in a number of key drops, and Raymond was dynamic in the return and passing game.\n\nThird Quarter: Business as Usual\n\nChicago kept the pedal down. A 7-play, 52-yard drive ended with Roschon Johnson’s 4-yard touchdown run, pushing the lead to 28-7. The Bears owned the clock and the line of scrimmage. It was as dominant a performance as the Bears had produced against the Eagles and the Jets. This despite a major flag/yardage disparity between what the Stripes called on the Bears and what they called on the Falcons.\n\nGOOCH Observation: The running game (Swift + Johnson) was the closer in the red zone, while Williams continued to distribute efficiently. Atlanta’s offense stayed quiet. At this point, the Falcons’ offense looked like it was still looking for the parking lot.\n\nThe Bears, perhaps looking forward to their short week and the Thursday Night game, began to sub in subs for a defense that had already suffered a number of “outs” for the game, and on offense, Jonah Jackson went out with a hip injury. But it looked like the Bears had the game in the bag – so why not? Well…\n\nFourth Quarter: Santos, Then the Late Spark\n\nCairo Santos drilled a 50-yard field goal early in the quarter to make it 31-7. We’re a clear winner right? Well, the fact is there was still quite a bit of time on the clock. Despite this, Chicago rotated in defensive backups. Penix and the Falcons took advantage: Kyle Pitts caught a 10-yard touchdown (successful 2-point conversion to Branch) to make it 31-15, then a 5-yard throw for another successful 2-point conversion to Drake London – to pull within 31-23. \n\nI was sweating. You were sweating. We were all sweating. But a late Penix fumble on a sack (forced by Kyler Gordon, and then recovered by the Bears) helped snuff out any real threat. Kyler Gordon had three sacks – the most sacks by a defensive back since Todd Bell (sidenote: I drafted Todd Bell onto my historical Chicago Bears team that we drafted at WCG this summer).\n\nKey moments:\n\n\nSantos’ 50-yarder provided the cushion.\n\n\n\nThe two successful two-point conversions showed Atlanta’s fight, but they came against a second-team defense after the Bears had already built a 24-point lead.\n\n\n\nGordon’s sack/fumble was a timely reminder that the starters, and how GREAT is it to have Gordon back as a starter, could still close the door.\n\n\nGOOCH Observation: Williams finished 30-of-36 for 305 yards and a TD (no interceptions). Swift had two short-yardage scores, Loveland contributed the early receiving TD, and Luther Burden led the receivers with 95 yards. Penix threw for three scores but spent most of the day chasing the game. 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Instead, they hit the pavement and stayed there. This was a catastrophic effort. They lost Divine Deablo, lost Kendal Daniels to a very scary injury, and looked discombobulated and sloppy all game despite the Bears piling up […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14342:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears scrambles to throw a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Falcons had a chance to bounce back from a last minute overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Instead, they hit the pavement and stayed there.\n\nThis was a catastrophic effort. They lost Divine Deablo, lost Kendal Daniels to a very scary injury, and looked discombobulated and sloppy all game despite the Bears piling up penalties. Caleb Williams was unstoppable, the Bears ground game rolled, and Atlanta’s ground game was limited by circumstance and weird play calling, putting pressure on a passing game that couldn’t deliver. Two special teams fumbles—one a muffed punt return by Zachariah Branch, the other a fumbled kick return also by Branch—just made the problem worse. When the game was over, the Falcons had lost at home, where they remain winless in 2026.\n\nIt is difficult to overstate how discouraging this loss was. The Falcons looked completely overmatched from the very beginning of the game, going into a hole immediately and staying there until five minutes into the fourth quarter, when they put together an admirable, furious rally to pull within eight points. That comeback ultimately fell short—the odds were against it succeeding—but it was very nice to see real life from the offense before things ended. \n\nBut of course, that’s a pyrrhic victory. The Falcons have shown signs of life in three of their four losses this year and have still fallen short, and now sit at 2-4 on the season having lost both starting linebackers to injuries, looking sloppy and godawful on special teams in particular, and set to go into a rough matchup with the 49ers next. Anything can happen, but this appears to be another lost season in Kevin Stefanski’s first year at the helm. Perhaps they’ll make me eat those words. I would like that. \n\nHere’s a drive-by-drive rundown of the game you just watched. \n\n1st Quarter\n\nThe Falcons deferred and kicked it off to Chicago, who took it to about the 33 before DeMarcco Hellams tripped him up. Caleb Williams drifted away from pressure and hit Colston Loveland for 16 yards on first down. D’Andre Swift took it up the middle for four yards. On play action, Williams got Swift for a first down pass. The Bears then got hit with a false start. A quick pass to Loveland got five yards and erased the penalty. Williams was nearly sacked, then launched one up where it was nearly picked off by Xavier Watts. A holding call backed the Bears up, and then Williams found Luther Burden III for nine yards. A catch from Rome Odunze that was lateraled to Roschon Johnson went for a first down. Johnson then picked up seven yards on the ground. Johnson found more running room up the middle for a first down. Swift got a couple of yards on first down. A delay of game after the Bears failed to get the snap off backed them up five yards. Williams then got away from pressure and hit Loveland for a touchdown in between two defenders. 7-0 Bears.\n\nZachariah Branch got crushed shy of the 20 yard line on the return. Bijan Robinson took the opening carry for six yards after cutting back to the middle. On play action, Penix walked back and tried a screen to Bijan that was dead before the ball left Michael Penix Jr.’s hand. Penix evaded a sack, ran around a bit, and then sort of threw one away toward a receiver. Punt.\n\nThe Bears returned the punt to the 40 yard line. After a one yard run, Williams just didn’t catch the snap, but managed to fall on it for an eight yard loss. Williams then hit a leaping Odunze over the middle for a first down. Williams then hit Burden on the sideline for another first down. A quick screen to Swift went for nine yards. Swift cut back inside and got a first down. Williams then hit Kmet on a rollout for about six yards. Swift was stopped cold after a yard by Gervon Dexter and company. Swift then plunged up the middle and scored to make it 14-0 Bears.\n\nBranch’s return was stopped just shy of the 25 yard line. Penix hit a sharp sideline ball to Drake London for about five yards. Another screen to Robinson went nowhere again. \n\n2nd Quarter\n\nPenix tried one low to Olamide Zaccheaus, but OZ simply didn’t get the diving catch. Punt, it was brought back past the 30. \n\nWilliams managed to loft one over a free rusher to Swift, who picked up about eight yards. Kalif Raymond caught one working against Divine Deablo and spun out of contact for a first down and more. Swift was swiftly upended on the next play by Jessie Bates. A quick pass to Swift was then stopped cold by Kendal Daniels. Williams then threw it away against the blitz. Punt, and a touchback.\n\nBijan picked up nine yards on first down. He then took the next carry across midfield. Penix on play action just missed a streaking, open London downfield. Penix then hit Pitts across the middle for about six yards. Brian Robinson Jr. was crushed trying to carry it up the middle for no gain. Penix’s fourth down pass was knocked down. \n\nWilliams couldn’t find an open man and just threw it downfield out of bounds, but a roughing the passer call gave the Bears plenty of yardage. A screen to Raymond went for a mile, but a holding call backed Chicago up. Williams moved around long enough to find Johnson for about 14 yards. Johnson’s run lost a yard. Williams was hit by Gervon Dexter as he threw and threw it away. Cairos Santos then missed the long kick attempt.\n\nPenix then lofted one to a wide open London, who left a defender in the dust and ran all the way to about the 15 yard line. BRJ got about three yards. Penix then threw one to Dotson over the middle, but he took a hit that threw him off his route and didn’t get the ball. Then Penix went right back to Dotson, who was smothered but pulled in the touchdown grab. 14-7 Bears. \n\nSwift took the opening handoff of the drive for six yards. Williams slipped away from a near sack to hit Swift for a first down. The toss to Swift picked up 11 yards, but it was brought back by penalties. Roschon Johnson was then hit by Jared Ivey right over the middle of the field. Two yards followed, and then Williams hit Odunze for a big first down before another hold backed the Bears up. Then Williams got Loveland over the middle, who dove and came up a little short of a first down. Punt.\n\nAnd it was a catastrophic punt, as it clanked off Zachariah Branch’s hands and was picked up by the Bears on the 10 yard line. Loveland then took it eight yards. Loveland then dropped the would-be touchdown pass. Swift then plunged in for a touchdown again. 21-7 Bears.\n\nBranch brought the kick to the 28 yard line. Penix tried for Zaccheaus downfield and didn’t get him. He then overthrew it a bit to Bijan, but a defensive holding call gave the Falcons five yards and a first down. Penix threw it low for Pitts, who couldn’t quite scoop it out of the dirt. Penix then was sacked on third down and fumbled, but on review it was ruled not a fumble, but it was still 3rd and 20. Bijan then took it close to 15 yards. Punt, and a holding call backed the Bears up.\n\nA quick pass to Kmet went for a yard. On the next play, the Falcons finally got home, with Brandon Dorlus hitting Williams and Dexter finishing the sack. 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A quick pass to Loveland was stopped after five yards by Daniels, who was hurt on the play, and was carted off the field after a long, scary period where the Falcons’ medical staff was working with him on the field. Williams’ throw fluttered into the air after Dorlus hit his arm. Burden was pushed out of bounds a couple of yards short of a first down after a failed screen. Williams hit Loveland for a first down on the next play, but a pass interference call on the offense backed the Bears up 10 yards. Punt, and Zaccheaus caught it around the five and was tackled near the one yard line. \n\nBijan managed to hop his way forward for a couple of yards, and then fought his way forward for a couple more yards before a holding call was declined. On third down, Penix was hit as he tried to throw and fumbled, with Charlie Woerner and Ryan Neuzil managing to fall on it. Punt, and Mike Ford came up with a great tackle around the 45 yard line, but he was called for going out of bounds and that gave Chicago five more yards as the Falcons had to punt again. Bailey absolutely nailed his punt and Nick Muse brought the return down around the 40. \n\nWilliams threw a pretty deep ball to Burden to give the Bears a big gob of yardage. A short pass followed. Under a ton of pressure, Williams threw it away on second down. Williams then hit Roschon Johnson for a first down. A quick hitter to Burden got nine yards. Williams skipped one under pressure with Zach Harrison screaming toward him. On the next play, Johnson got some good blocking and rolled in for a touchdown. 28-7 Bears.\n\nBrandon Dorlus then sacked Williams on first down. Swift didn’t get much on second down. A quick hitter went for nine yards. \n\n4th Quarter\n\nThe Bears hit the field goal to make it 31-7 Chicago.\n\nThe Falcons had an anemic return, but an unnecessary roughness call and ejection on Chicago gave the Falcons a bit more. Penix whipped one downfield, but London and he were not on the same page. He then threw one over the middle to Zaccheaus, who leapt but didn’t come down with it. Penix then tried a shot to London that was broken up. The Falcons stayed on to go for it on 4th and 10 and Penix hit Branch for about seven yards, but that just gave Chicago the ball back.\n\nWilliams tried to get away from pressure, but LaCale London got him. Williams then hit Burden for over 10 yards. Swift was then tackled for no gain, and the Bears punted. \n\nPenix hit BRJ over the middle for six yards, and then got London for a first down. Penix then got Branch for another six yards. He then got Dotson, who put on a nifty move to get the Falcons past midfield. Pitts then wrestled a would-be interception away from a defender and then rumbled for another 15 yards. Penix then hit Brian Robinson over the middle again. Penix went a little too high to London on first down in the end zone. On the next play, with Chicago’s reserves in, Penix found Pitts and he waltzed in for the touchdown. After Penix hit Branch for a two point conversion, it was 31-15 Bears.\n\nThe Falcons got the Bears down at the 26 yard line. Johnson took it for about four yards. Williams hit Raymond for a quick slant and a first down. Johnson picked up nine yards on first down. Johnson’s next carry went for a first down, but he fumbled after Jessie Bates punched it out and Harold Perkins Jr. picked it up. On the next play, Penix launched one that Dotson managed to come back for it and reeled it in for a massive gain. Then Penix tried to hit London in the ned zone and couldn’t quite connect. Penix then ran for a yard with pressure coming in. Penix then hit Pitts again for another first down. Pitts then laid out on his next catch for another touchdown. Then Penix found London for a two point conversion to pull it to 31-23 Bears.\n\nThe Falcons got the tackle at the 26. Williams scrambled away from pressure for five yards. The Falcons got the quick stop on second down. Williams threw it incomplete while being brought down, but the crew threw a flag that they picked up. Punt, and the Falcons got it around the 26. \n\nBijan took it four yards. Penix then tried Dotson on the sideline but couldn’t get it, missing an open Pitts over the middle. Penix then hit Branch, who caught it and took it for a first down, but a holding call backed Atlanta up. The blitz came in heavy as Penix tried to throw, and the ball squirted out forward and Chicago recovered. \n\nJohnson took it six yards, and on second down he was tackled after maybe a yard. A neutral zone infraction gave the Bears five more yards. Caleb plunged ahead for a first down. 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It did not go well. Geno Smith was sacked twice, forcing the Jets back to their own three yard line. Austin McNamara punted out of his own end zone and the Patriots started their second drive with great field position in Jets territory.\n\nTwo plays later the Patriots were in the end zone on a 42 yard bomb to Romeo Doubs, making the score Patriots 7, Jets 3.\n\nThe quarter ended with the score still Patriots 7, Jets 3, with the Jets driving inside the Patriots 35 yard line. Unfortunately, the Jets came up empty as they came up short on a 4th down try.\n\nFrom there neither team could put together much on offense until the Jets failed to convert another 4th down attempt and the Patriots took over at their own 39 yard line with less than seven minutes left in the first half. The Patriots took advantage of the good field position as they put together a short drive ending in a field goal and a 10 – 3 Patriots lead with just under two minutes left in the half.\n\nAs has been tradition for the Jets, they looked like they were entirely unfamiliar with the concept of a two minute drill as they went three and out and punted the ball back to the Patriots with plenty of time left on the clock. The Patriots gladly accepted the Jets’ gift as they marched right down the field for a touchdown with less than 20 seconds left in the half. The half ended with the Jets trailing by two touchdowns at Patriots 17, Jets 3. Despite dominating the clock and looking effective on offense, the Jets’ repeated failures in short yardage situations put them in a deep hole to start the second half.\n\n\n\nThe Jets opened the third quarter on defense. The Patriots advanced into Jets territory before they failed to convert on a 4th and five. The Jets offense took over at their own 40 yard line with good field position and an opportunity to get back in the game. It didn’t take long for the Jets to answer the call. On the Jets’ 3rd play of the drive Geno Smith launched a bomb that Omar Cooper settled under in the end zone. The touchdown brought the Jets within seven points at Patriots 17, Jets 10 early in the third quarter.\n\nOn the ensuing Patriots drive David Bailey forced a Patriots fumble and the Jets recovered deep in Patriots territory with a chance to even the score. The Jets were unable to fully take advantage. They were forced to settle for a 36 yard field goal. That brought the score to Patriots 17, Jets 13 late in the third quarter.\n\nThe third quarter ended with the score still 17 – 13 with the Patriots driving deep in Jets territory. A few plays into the fourth quarter Drake Maye hit Hunter Henry in the end zone and the Patriots snuffed out the Jets’ building momentum. The Patriots missed the extra point, bringing the score to Patriots 23, Jets 13 early in the 4th quarter. With a double digit deficit to make up things did not look good for the Jets.\n\nOn the Jets next possession Geno Smith threw up an ill-advised moon ball that was intercepted by the Patriots. It was the first interception of the season for Smith, and it put the Jets in a hole they were unlikely to recover from. \n\nThe Jets weren’t done yet. A few plays later the Jets forced a reversal of fortune. Jamien Sherwood forced a fumble, Minkah Fitzpatrick recovered and the Jets were in business near midfield. The Jets moved the ball but were forced to settle for a field goal, bringing the Jets within a touchdown at Patriots 23, Jets 16 midway through the fourth quarter.\n\nIn a humiliating ending to a hard fought game, the Patriots took over and simply ran the ball down the Jets’ throats behind a makeshift offensive line filled with backups. 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Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s instant reactions: Nikhil Mehta Last week, the Ravens got the best of the Tyler Huntley experience. He had his usual limitations, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6297:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Andre Szmyt #25 of the Cleveland Browns kicks the game winning field goal to defeat the Baltimore Ravens in the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Baltimore Ravens let yet another double-digit second-half lead slip away in Sunday’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns with Andre Szmyt kicking a game-winning field goal as time expired. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s instant reactions:\n\n\n\nNikhil Mehta\n\nLast week, the Ravens got the best of the Tyler Huntley experience. He had his usual limitations, but he flipped the ‘gamer’ switch in the fourth quarter to secure the comeback win. But in Cleveland, Snoop just could not get the job done. He was lucky to finish this game without multiple interceptions on an underwhelming stat sheet that features just 165 yards on 31 passing attempts. Despite an encouraging start, the offensive operation was a mess all afternoon, heightening the importance of getting Lamar Jackson and Cam Jurgens on the field. Baltimore’s defense will be hard on themselves for giving up another double-digit second-half lead, but the offense consistently put them in tough positions. Kyle Hamilton and Nnamdi Madubuike nearly carried the Ravens to a win on their own today, but none of their teammates could dig deep and come up with a play when they needed it most. However, I’m not coming out of this game with any sweeping conclusions. The alarm bells aren’t going off. The coaching and talent is there; the Ravens just need to get (and stay) healthy to let it shine.\n\n\n\nZach Canter\n\nWeird things happen in Cleveland, every year, every time. It’s hard to overcome them like the Ravens tend to do when you don’t have Lamar Jackson. Derrick Henry fumble, a Tyler Loop miss, an awful DPI that was picked up, a penalty on Cleveland that was picked up after being announced. Defense did its job for the most part. All the score came from close range but the third down defense was still highly disappointing in the fourth quarter. The offense is the real issue. They had two fantastic drives and then decided to clock out for the day. The offensive line was moved for most of the day, pass catchers dropped the ball a ton, Derrick Henry didn’t do much, and Tyler Huntley was highly inaccurate multiple times. Simply not good enough.\n\n\n\nStephen Bopst\n\nVery ugly game all around. The Ravens were in control early but made enough mistakes to give the Browns the game. Derrick Henry’s fumble and Tyler Loops missed field goal proved to be their undoing along with some typical questionable calls from the refs down the stretch. Somehow replay assist was used to overturn a Browns penalty but was not for a terrible DPI on Keyon Martin. After the first two drives, the offense was truly terrible and badly need their starting QB back. With even a below average performance from them, the Ravens probably win this. The Ravens have now lost possession of first place in the division and head into the most pivotal part of their schedule.\n\n\n\nKevin McNelis\n\nNo one to blame but themselves. We say this over and over and over again, and here we are.\n\nIn the first quarter, the Ravens took a 10-0 lead and had a lot of good things going for them. The defense was providing shutdown coverage through the air, and while it was a slog to get things going, it had the potential to be a low-scoring win if they could just gut it out. In order to gut out a win, though, you need the guts to do it. This version of this team sorely lacked guts today.\n\nAs soon as the Loop kick sailed wide, I knew they were in trouble. We’ve seen the trends in games with the missed kicks, inability to adjust away from a struggling run game leading to a Henry fumble, Charmin Ultra-Soft coverage in the secondary, all aided by atrocious officiating favoring the home team, and the Ravens drop a game that they had every opportunity to win.\n\nAnthony Weaver and that secondary have a lot of soul searching to do after this one. The O-line desperately needs help and if LJ isn’t ready to go, the coaching staff should have a serious conversation about Joe Fagnano starting in favor of Snoop next week.\n\nMy parting shot: RUN PLAY ACTION. If eight defenders are stacked in the box to slow down your future HOF running back, someone is open downfield. It’s not rocket science and I feel like we never see it unless LJ is in.\n\n\n\nMark Myers\n\nA brutal ending that unfortunately everyone could see coming from the moment Tyler Loop missed wide left. The Ravens of old showed up today, putting up zero points in the final three quarters while mixing in crucial errors. As tough as it is, the solutions are simple. Lamar Jackson will need to return next week to get the team back on track as they begin a stretch of tough opponents.\n\n\n\nDustin Cox\n\nThis was a typical, ugly divisional game on the road and the Ravens ended up on the wrong side of it at the end. For as much praise as Tyler Huntley rightly received after his late-game heroics against the Falcons, he deserves just as much criticism this week for a truly dreadful performance. Baltimore’s offense was completely stagnant after a strong first quarter saw them go up 10-0. The defense did their job to the best of their ability considering the positions they were put into by the offense. Derrick Henry’s fumble and Tyler Loop’s missed field goal were the biggest blunders of the day for the Ravens, but there were plenty of smaller errors that culminated in a game this team needs to quickly forget. The hope now is that Lamar Jackson can return to practice, because it is hard to envision this team beating the Bengals with another offensive performance similar to this one.\n\n\n\nNow, it’s your turn! 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Los Angeles six points on the day, by far their worst scoring output of the season. Against a stout Chiefs defense, Herbert was chased around the field as he’s become accustomed to in recent years. Despite Kansas City failing […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15073:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 18: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles Omarion Hampton #8 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter of a game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chargers fell to the Chiefs 22-6 on Sunday afternoon on the road in Arrowhead Stadium. Los Angeles six points on the day, by far their worst scoring output of the season.\n\nAgainst a stout Chiefs defense, Herbert was chased around the field as he’s become accustomed to in recent years. Despite Kansas City failing to sack any quarterback since Week One, they managed to bring down Herbert four times. Herbert was also picked off for the eighth time this season on a play where he was hit from behind as he threw. The ball sailed nowhere near his intended target and right into the waiting arms of linebacker Jack Cochrane.\n\nHerbert finished with 204 passing yards on 22-of-37 passing with one pick and no touchdowns. It was his sixth consecutive game this season in which he turned the ball over more times than touchdown scored. He also rushed for a team-high 26 yards on five scrambles.\n\nIt was another game in which Herbert had to do everything because…well…this is what the Chargers have built around him. Four rookies started once again on the offensive line in front of him. A silver-lining heading into today’s matchup was the return of receivers Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Brenen Thompson, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith.\n\nHowever, McConkey left the game with a head injury early in the first half and Thompson did not play despite being active. Johnston ended the game with one catch for 57 yards (a bomb from Herbert in which QJ looked like he caught it on accident) while KLS caught a team-high five passes on nine targets for only 32 yards.\n\nThere wasn’t much help coming from the ground game, either. Kansas City came in ranked seventh against the run (92.8) and the Bolts managed just 73 yards on 22 carries (3.3). Kimani Vidal led the backs with 21 yards on seven carries while Hampton took seven totes for 18.\n\nDefensively, O’Leary’s unit had to face a Chiefs offense averaging nearly 30.0 points per game and they once again stood tall in moments where most other groups would have faltered. At one point, they stopped the Chiefs and running back Kenneth Walker (19-128-2) at the one-yard line to force a turnover on downs. In all, the Chargers turned the ball over three times (Herbert INT, downs, KLS fumble) and the defense held Kansas City to just one successful field goal, one missed field goal, and an interception of Patrick Mahomes by cornerback Cam Hart.\n\nBut what did that do for the offense’s momentum?\n\nAbsolutely nothing.\n\nSix points is what the Chargers got. Following three turnovers by the Chiefs, the Los Angeles offense turned it into a pair of punts and a turnover of their own.\n\nThe Chargers are now 0-6. They haven’t been 0-6 since the 2000 season when they finished 1-15. There will be no postseason. The potential wins left on the schedule look few and far between. As of Sunday night, the Chargers hold the number one pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Dolphins, who are also 0-6, sit behind them.\n\nJim Harbaugh and his team could go into full-on tank mode. If this season truly is a fluke, then the idea of adding a premium player at the top of the draft to a group that won 22 games from 2024-2025 doesn’t sound too bad.\n\nBut I think there’s some reality in that scenario that needs to be addressed. The first overall pick is not going to fix what we’ve seen from this offense. It’s not going to fix Justin Herbert’s eight picks or the league-leading 16 giveaways that Mike McDaniel’s unit has coughed up through six games.\n\nEverything is about to be evaluated over the next seven-plus days. Everything should be up in the air at this point. If there’s one thing ownership does not like, it’s a tidal wave of negative criticism. At 0-6, that’s all the Chargers are going to receive this week.\n\nPrepare accordingly for that first domino to fall.\n\nContinue on below for a complete recap of today’s game.\n\nFirst Quarter\n\nThe Chiefs offense was up first and they came out of the gate throwing.\n\nOn their first play from scrimmage, Mahomes found receiver Xavier Worthy for a gain of 33 yards, but it was called back due to an illegal block in the back by tight end Travis Kelce. That still gave the Chiefs only a first-and-five which was quickly converted on another pass to Worthy for 15 yards. That was then followed by a 13-yard carry by Kenneth Walker on his first touch of the game.\n\nA holding call on Chiefs left guard Trey Smith brought Kansas City back to a second-and-18. Mahomes only found tight end Noah Gray for 16 yards on third-and-18, so Harrison Butker came on to convert from 44 yards out and give the Chiefs an early 3-0 lead.\n\nThe Chargers’ first drive of the game was a quick three-and-out that definitely did not look the way they drew it up.\n\nOn first down, Herbert threw a designed swing to Omarion Hampton into the right flat but the play was snuffed out immediately for a loss of one. On second down, Herbert booted to his left after a handoff but Chiefs edge rusher George Karlaftis was in his face immediately and Herbert’s pass attempt to Keaton Mitchell in the flat was deflected.\n\nHerbert then tried to check the ball down to running back Kimani Vidal on an angle route but the pass went straight into the helmet of left tackle Travis Burke which led to an incompletion.\n\nThe Chiefs only needed six plays to find the end zone for the first time. On third-and-one from the Chargers’ 33, Walker broke through a pile of bodies up the middle and outraced cornerback Tarheeb Still into the end zone. Butker missed the extra point so Kansas City led 9-0 about halfway through the quarter.\n\nOn the Chargers second drive of the game, the offense found some life. Herbert got it started with a 17-yard pass to wideout Ladd McConkey. A pair of Vidal runs and a Derius Davis jet sweep combined to move the chains a second time for the Chargers.\n\nAfter a pair of six-yard scrambles by Herbert, the Bolts had first-and-10 from the Chiefs 11-yard line. They managed just six yards from there which led to a Cameron Dicker field goal from 23 yards out. That made it a one-score game at 9-3.\n\nSecond Quarter\n\nThe Chargers defense stepped up to begin the second quarter by forcing a punt from the Chiefs after a DPI call on cornerback Deane Leonard. After the flag brought Kansas City to midfield, they allowed just eight yards and got the stop on third down.\n\nOn second-and-three at the Chiefs 42-yard line, Herbert threw his eighth interception after trying to whip a ball to receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith while being sacked. The ball did not have enough power behind it and it floated short of KLS into the arms of linebacker Jack Cochrane who returned it 48 yards the other direction. There was a flag on the play, but it ended up being an illegal formation penalty on the Chargers which was declined.\n\nA fate would have it, the Chargers defense stole it right back. On the fifth play following the LAC turnover, Mahomes threw a desperate attempt to the back of the end zone but cornerback Cam Hart dropped off his assignment to undercut the pass for his second interception of the season.\n\nA four-yard Hampton run was followed by a one-yard trot by Mitchell to begin the next LA drive. On third-and-five, Herbert found wideout Theo Wease for seven yards with a toe-tapping grab on the right sideline. After initially being called incomplete, the Chargers challenged the call and won.\n\nOn the ensuing third-and-nine, Herbert scrambled for seven yards after being stopped in his tracks by linebacker Nick Bolton which forced another punt.\n\nThe Chiefs got back into the end zone via another run from Walker. This time, from the two-yard line, Walker received the handoff and reversed field aided by a Mahomes block on Tuli Tuipulotu before prancing in for the score.\n\nAfter forcing another Chargers punt, Mahomes took the Chiefs offense straight into field goal range with less than 40 seconds remaining in the half. 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Dicker came on to salvage three points.\n\nMahomes and the Chiefs knifed through the Chargers defense on their first drive of the half, moving all the way down to the LAC eight-yard line in just three plays. The front seven of the Chargers buckled down, however, and came up with a huge stop on fourth-and-one to force a turnover on downs.\n\nUnfortunately, backed up to their own end zone, the Chargers tried and failed to gain much room for a safer punt, nonetheless a full drive.\n\nOn the punt by Scott, the Chiefs returner fumbled after being tackle by Troy Dye and it was recovered by the Chargers on their own 41. But even with all the space to work with, Herbert and Co. could not find any momentum. The Chiefs got their first sack of the game on second down via Ashton Gillotte. A one-yard pass on third down unsurprisingly led to another punt.\n\nBefore the end of the quarter, the Chargers defense clamped down once more to force a three-and-out by the Chiefs. 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He was good from 30 yards out to push their lead to 22-6.\n\nThe Chargers went on an 11-play drive in the waning minutes of the game, but ultimately turned it over on downs as Herbert was hit while attempting a fourth down pass at the Kansas City eight-yard line.\n\nKansas City knelt out the remainder of the clock as the Chargers fell to 0-6.\n\n \n <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-game-information/66362/chargers-vs-chiefs-week-6-how-to-watch-game-time-tv-schedule-streaming-and-more\">Chargers vs. Chiefs Week 6: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/66334/chargers-chiefs-game-preview-patrick-mahomes-justin-herbert-kenneth-walker\">Chargers-Chiefs Game Preview: 3 things to watch in Week 6</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-odds/66347/nfl-predictions-chargers-face-tough-odds-vs-chiefs-in-week-6\">NFL predictions: Chargers face tough odds vs. Chiefs in Week 6</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-injuries/66341/chargers-injury-report-derwin-james-ladd-mcconkey-quentin-johnston\">Chargers Injury Report: Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston off report vs. Chiefs</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/general/66335/chargers-chiefs-game-preview-patrick-mahomes-justin-herbert-andy-reid-jim-harbaugh\">Chargers-Chiefs Game Preview: 5 Questions with Arrowhead Pride</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/65863/chargers-chiefs-game-preview-justin-herbert-patrick-mahomes-kenneth-walker\">Chargers-Chiefs Game Preview: Kansas City is once again a buzzsaw</a>\n \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1792354200;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6797;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Justin Herbert\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:306;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3f230b49cac34298f94f44c35ce71211\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"3 reasons why the Jaguars lost to the Texans\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-game-information/90255/three-reasons-why-the-jaguars-lost-to-the-texans\";s:11:\"description\";s:353:\"The Jacksonville Jaguars had every opportunity to extend their winning streak to four games, but a familiar divisional rival had other ideas. Houston Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn drilled a 49-yard field goal as time expired to seal a dramatic 34-31 victory at Wembley Stadium, leaving Jacksonville to reflect on a game in which costly mistakes […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10438:\"\n\n\n \n LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Ka\'imi Fairbairn of the Houston Texans celebrates after kicking the winning field goal in the fourth quarter during the NFL London Series match between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESWQHrOzAVX1EVKbyYxEhvgR75Dk5avNwlA8hjT-laR3V6WVe0xE08ojnTYyGQxjFKDFtm-JGbiDwPF773p-uRMfIcc_QNpHdOBYOC2BirZer8c4u8sKLLZKOn\">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> had every opportunity to extend their winning streak to four games, but a familiar divisional rival had other ideas. <a href=\"https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESWQHrOzAV4VYqSQ2CGHjf5IrQSVIUoC2VyOonYVye01I4MwZsGPqIG8ieV4CBkMn6DuOK4hQ9rqs0vX03vM5zflI4xzg_VEq9tdcDZMU_pfaNFLHSr8-Hj1eR\">Houston Texans</a> kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn drilled a 49-yard field goal as time expired to seal a dramatic 34-31 victory at Wembley Stadium, leaving Jacksonville to reflect on a game in which costly mistakes and defensive lapses proved decisive.\n\nTrevor Lawrence threw four touchdown passes, Travis Hunter delivered a historic performance on both sides of the ball, and Cam Little connected from 60 yards to force a tie late in the fourth quarter. Yet none of it was enough to overcome a Texans offense that consistently found answers when it needed them most.\n\nHere are three reasons why the Jaguars came up short in London.\n\nRun defense runs out of steam\n\n\nThe cutback and vision from Jawhar Jordan on this touchdown run 🔥 HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xRtD213b8j\">pic.twitter.com/xRtD213b8j</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111850180144226312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nJacksonville’s defensive front had established itself as a major strength during the opening weeks of the season, but Houston exposed its vulnerability at a critical point in Sunday’s contest. The Texans entered the fourth quarter with a 31-21 advantage after Jawhar Jordan broke through for a 25-yard touchdown run with just 50 seconds remaining in the third period.\n\nThe play was particularly damaging because Jacksonville had just allowed the Texans to convert a third down without having to make a conventional defensive stop. Cornerback Jarrian Jones was flagged for pass interference on third-and-four, giving Houston a fresh set of downs and moving the ball into scoring territory. Jordan made the Jaguars pay immediately, finding a crease in the defense and racing into the end zone to restore a 10-point lead.\n\nWoody Marks also helped Houston establish a more balanced offensive attack, while quarterback C.J. Stroud ensured the Jaguars couldn’t simply focus on stopping the run. The combination kept Jacksonville guessing and made it increasingly difficult to get off the field on third down.\n\nThe Jaguars deserve credit for battling back into the contest, but the defensive front needed to make a stand when Houston had the opportunity to take control. Instead, Jordan’s touchdown left Jacksonville facing another uphill climb, and it took a remarkable fourth-quarter effort just to get back on level terms.\n\nFor a defense that had helped propel the Jaguars into the AFC South lead, this was a disappointing time to lose its grip on the line of scrimmage – particularly against an offense that had, until this point, failed to move the ball effectively all year.\n\nPenalties and explosive plays made the difference\n\n\nJaylin Noel sold this route so well 😮‍💨 HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/qCpVInbmD1\">pic.twitter.com/qCpVInbmD1</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111843450085650615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nJacksonville’s defensive problems extended beyond the running game. Stroud completed 24 of 34 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns, repeatedly punishing the Jaguars whenever their coverage broke down or the defense handed Houston an extra opportunity.\n\nJaylin Noel was a particularly troublesome matchup. The Texans wide receiver finished with a career-high 107 receiving yards and a touchdown, including a crucial 50-yard reception with 48 seconds remaining in the first half. That completion immediately put Houston in scoring position, and Stroud found tight end Foster Moreau for a one-yard touchdown with just eight seconds left before halftime.\n\nThe damage was significant. Jacksonville had taken a 14-10 lead when Lawrence connected with running back Bhayshul Tuten for a two-yard touchdown, but the defense surrendered the advantage before the break. Rather than heading into halftime in front, the Jaguars went into the locker room trailing 17-14.\n\n\nJaguars fans: Make your pick in the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nTake Reacts surveys, create Jaguars polls, and see how your answers compare with fellow Big Cat Country fans. Then discuss the results with Duval.\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_reacts&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_reacts\">Android</a>.\n\n\nThe problems continued after halftime. A too-many-men-on-the-field penalty on a Houston punt extended a Texans possession, and Noel subsequently caught a 13-yard touchdown pass to make it 24-14. Later, Jones’ pass interference penalty helped set up Jordan’s touchdown run.\n\nThose errors turned manageable situations into scoring opportunities. The Jaguars weren’t simply beaten by spectacular individual plays; they repeatedly gave Houston additional chances to move the chains and capitalize.\n\nThere was a late redemption moment when Hunter intercepted Stroud in the end zone, but even that outstanding play couldn’t erase the earlier damage. Jacksonville had forced Houston into enough difficult situations to compete, yet its inability to close out drives ultimately proved decisive.\n\nToo many points left on the field\n\n\nA \"holding\" call on Breton Strange wiped a Jaguars TD off the board 😩 Did the refs get this right? *Disclaimer* We\'re on Jacksonville to win 🫠 <a href=\"https://t.co/GMCqpAzYks\">pic.twitter.com/GMCqpAzYks</a>— Covers.com Football (@Covers_Football) <a href=\"https://x.com/Covers_Football/status/2111826041970831862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nLawrence’s four touchdown passes make it difficult to argue that Jacksonville’s offense was the primary reason for the defeat. The quarterback threw for 306 yards, connected with Tuten twice, found rookie tight end Nate Boerkircher for his first NFL touchdown, and later linked up with Hunter to keep the Jaguars in contention.\n\nHowever, an early sequence demonstrated how quickly a promising possession could unravel.\n\nJacksonville appeared to have taken control of a drive when Tuten found the end zone on a rushing attempt, only for a holding penalty on tight end Brenton Strange to wipe out the score. The Jaguars were left to start again, and Lawrence subsequently threw an end-zone interception to Houston cornerback Kamari Lassiter.\n\nInstead of putting points on the board, Jacksonville came away empty-handed. The penalty and turnover were particularly frustrating because the offense had already done the difficult work of moving into scoring territory.\n\nThe Jaguars eventually found their rhythm, and Lawrence’s four touchdown passes kept them within striking distance throughout the afternoon. But in a game decided by three points, throwing away a scoring opportunity carries enormous consequences. A touchdown on that early drive would have changed the complexion of the contest and potentially altered the way Houston approached the remainder of the first half.\n\nJacksonville’s offense did enough to give the team a chance to win, but it couldn’t afford to squander opportunities against a divisional opponent capable of matching its scoring output.\n\nThe final blow\n\nThe Jaguars’ comeback deserved admiration. Hunter’s fourth-quarter touchdown brought Jacksonville within three points, and his subsequent interception gave the offense another chance to rescue the game. Little then delivered a spectacular 60-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining to tie the score at 31-31.\n\nYet Houston still had time to respond. And respond they did.\n\nFor Jacksonville, the defeat was a reminder that a strong offensive performance cannot always compensate for defensive breakdowns and self-inflicted mistakes. The Jaguars had the talent and resilience to fight back, but they couldn’t make the decisive stop when it mattered most. Sunday’s defeat was almost the polar opposite of the first London leg, where a stuttering offense was bailed out by special teams in a game the Jags should have lost. This week, their luck ran out.\n\nThe loss snapped a three-game winning streak and left Jacksonville at 4-2 heading into its bye week. 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They defeated the Chiefs and Herbert played magnificently to begin year two of the Jim Harbaugh.\n\nFast forward to now and the team is still looking for their first win in Week Six while Herbert looks like a completely different player, physically and mentally.\n\n I don’t know what this week will bring for the Chargers, but something tells me we’re going to have plenty more to talk about Monday morning.\n\nEnjoy the game, everyone!\n\n\nJoin Bolts From The Blue on game day!\n\n\n\nStay on top of every Chargers update and debate every snap with other diehard fans. 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The home team’s offense was atrocious for most of the game, while the visitors made big plays when they needed them, especially on third downs, but points were at a premium heading into the fourth quarter.\n\nA somewhat wild, somewhat boring game between two teams struggling with injuries ended with the Browns beating the Ravens 13-10 and taking first place in the AFC North.\n\n\n\nNeither team played well; injuries showed up in the overall performance\n\nSometimes, a 10-10 game in the 4th quarter is all about great defenses. Sometimes, it is just two teams struggling on offense. Week 6 was the latter, mostly, in a game where it was obvious how much talent was missing from the field. \n\nDeshaun Watson isn’t quick enough\n\nWhether it is quick decision-making on throws, quick cuts, quickly pulling the ball down to run, or quickly giving up on a play, Watson seems to be slow in everything he does. Even his running has seemed to slow down as the season has gone on. While the announcers said receivers weren’t getting open, it is also on Watson to throw players open, and he seems uncomfortable attempting to do that.\n\nThe offense’s problems were not all on him, but the quarterback lacking any anticipation and gumption to throw the ball takes everyone out of rhythm. Watson hitting his back foot and delivering, as he did to KC Concepcion in the 4th quarter, is what the team needs from him.\n\nLine, backs, or system? Run game issues remain\n\nWith Quinshon Judkins, Raheim Sanders, and Dylan Sampson all out for the game, it is a bit hard to pinpoint the primary issue for Cleveland’s run game, but it continues to be a problem. The shotgun formation is a setup where the back can’t get any momentum and is limited to only a few run routes. The defense can then tee off on those routes. The line is getting pushed around a bit, and there is only so much you can expect from two running backs who were signed off the street and practice squads this season.\n\nGive Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime credit, however\n\nWhile the run game was lacking, McLaughlin and Estime made some important plays, including some key blocks in pass protection. In the 4th quarter, both new to the Browns backs had important rushes, including Estime’s game-tying run.\n\nMcLaughlin runs hard every play, fighting every tackler and pushing ahead with everything he has.\n\nPredictably unpredictable on defense, especially on 3rd downs\n\nThe biggest difference between Mike Rutenberg’s defense and the one run by Jim Schwartz is his blitzing. The former defensive coordinator rarely did; the new one does in very creative ways. And, seemingly, on most third downs, which Baltimore knew were coming and took advantage of, especially on long third downs.\n\nIf the offense knows it is coming, even if where it is coming from is unpredictable, plays can be schemed up to protect the quarterback and/or have him on the move.\n\nJerry Jeudy redeeming himself and raising trade value\n\nJust three catches for 36 yards before the 33-yard gain on 3rd and 5 late in the game, Jeudy made some big plays, including great hands on a throw behind him on a key play earlier in the 4th quarter. Jeudy also didn’t have a drop in the game. 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The defense pitched a shutout the rest of the game, though, and forcing a fumble in the fourth quarter led to Cleveland’s first touchdown of the game to tie things up at 10-10. They drained some clock and tried a field […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16440:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Tyler Huntley #5 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass against Adin Huntington #98 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt was a frustrating opening quarter for the Browns, who went down 10-0 immediately. The defense pitched a shutout the rest of the game, though, and forcing a fumble in the fourth quarter led to Cleveland’s first touchdown of the game to tie things up at 10-10. They drained some clock and tried a field goal, but it was no good from 48 yards out.\n\nThe defense forced a punt, and Cleveland got a shot to lead a two-minute drive. They executed with a big catch by WR Jerry Jeudy, and this time, Szmyt hit the game-winner for the 13-10 win and first place in the AFC North!\n\nLet’s get to the full game recap.\n\n1st Quarter – Ravens vs. Browns\n\nThe Ravens received the opening kickoff, and just like we’ve seen this season, opposing teams took their first drive right down the field on the Browns’ defense. RB Derrick Henry had runs of 11 and 17 yards, and QB Tyler Huntley completed a couple passes. Then, facing a 3rd-and-6 at the Browns’ 17 yard line, Huntley completed an 8-yard pass to WR Ja’Kobi Lane to set up a goal-to-go situation at the 9 yard line.\n\nHuntley used his legs to improvise and run for 7 yards, but Henry was bottled up on second down to set up 3rd-and-goal at the 1 yard line. Huntley gave it to Henry, but S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren chopped him down for a loss of 1 yard. Baltimore went for it on fourth down, and off of the playaction fake, Huntley found backup TE Josh Cuevas open in the back of the end zone for a touchdown to put the Ravens up 7-0.\n\n\nTOUCHDOWN RAVENS!!! FIRST CAREER TOUCHDOWN FOR <a href=\"https://x.com/JCuev_80?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JCuev_80</a>!! Tune in on FOX!! <a href=\"https://t.co/Lb9kKMqtLw\">pic.twitter.com/Lb9kKMqtLw</a>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ravens/status/2111868897372598398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nUnfortunately, Cleveland’s opening drive didn’t last long: a first down incompletion, and then after a 5-yard run by RB Jaleel McLaughlin (starting for the injured Quinshon Judkins), Watson was sacked on third down by DE Calais Campbell after the defense dropped zone coverage into the Browns’ route patterns. After the punt by P Corey Bojorquez, Baltimore took over at their own 39 yard line.\n\nCuevas lined up at guard, but off the line, on the next play, and Huntley found him wide open on a catch-and—run crosser for 30 yards, plus 15 yards tacked on due to a roughing the passer penalty on DT Maliek Collins. Two runs by Henry only netted 1 yard, setting up 3rd-and-9 in the red zone. Huntley’s throw for WR Rashod Bateman was off the mark, so K Tyler Loop came on and hit a 34-yard field goal to put the Ravens up 10-0.\n\nOn the Browns’ second drive, they got a first down after a quick pass for 9 yards to WR Jerry Jeudy, but nothing was going after that. A run and Watson combined for no gain on the first two downs, and on third down, a free rusher came on a twist, forcing Watson to throw the ball in the dirt. Bojorquez’ punt went out of bounds at the 22 yard line. Also of note: S Grant Delpit was officially ruled out for the rest of the game with a concussion.\n\nThe Ravens had two penalties (one declined) to close out the first quarter on offense.\n\n2nd Quarter – Ravens vs. Browns\n\nBaltimore couldn’t get going and punted. The Ravens’ gunner made a terrific diving save to prevent the ball from going in the end zone, batting it back to the 4 yard line. RB Audric Estime picked up 7 yards for some breathing room, and then on second down, another run made it 3rd-and-1. Watson kept it on the sneak on third down to move the chains. The drive went no where after that: a screen to TE Harold Fannin was doubled and thrown in the dirt, then Watson had no where open on second down, so led McLaughlin to having his head taken off by S Kyle Hamilton for just a yard, and then his scramble on third down didn’t get to the line to gain.\n\n\nKYLE. HAMILTON. 😱 😱 Tune in on FOX. <a href=\"https://t.co/2I1tSNGi52\">pic.twitter.com/2I1tSNGi52</a>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ravens/status/2111877202065142258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nBojorquez boomed a 62-yard punt to get the ball to the 17 yard line. Baltimore went three-and-out, giving another shot to the Browns’ offense. Cleveland finally found some traction, getting another first-down throw to Jeudy and a few nice runs. However, on 3rd-and-3 at the Ravens’ 40 yard line, a false start pushed Cleveland back, and then Watson’s third down attempt for Fannin was broken up. This time, Bojorquez got off a punt that was downed by WR Malachi Corley at the 2 yard line.\n\nTwo runs to Henry were stuffed, but on 3rd-and-10, Huntley got off a slant to Lane, with LB Carson Schwesinger just missing it, for 10 yards and a first down. Later, facing another 3rd-and-10, Cleveland brought the blitz, but Flowers came on the crossing route to beat Schwesinger for 17 yards and another first down.\n\nAfter the two-minute warning, Collins came up the middle to sack Huntley for a loss of 8, this time setting up 3rd-and-18 as Cleveland took their firs timeout. Huntley scrambled, but only got 10 yards as the Browns took their second timeout leading up to the punt with 1:38 remaining. The Browns’ offense stalled again: an incompletion, a sack, and another incompletion to punt the ball right back to Baltimore. Bojoruqez’ punt went out of bounds at the 32 yard line with 1:12 remaining and each team having one timeout.\n\nBaltimore got three short completions to get a first down out to their own 43 yard line, and then took their final timeout with 0:26 remaining. The defense forced a stop from there, keeping it a 10-point deficit heading to the half. The Ravens out-gained the Browns 163-46 in the first half.\n\n3rd Quarter – Ravens vs. Browns\n\nThe Browns received the opening kickoff of the second half, and things didn’t look good when Watson was sacked for a loss of 5 yards up the middle. But two plays later, he found Fannin for 9 yards, setting up 4th-and-1. Cleveland went for it, and the fullback handoff to FB Michael Burton got 2 yards for a first down. A pass to WR Concepcion went for 17 yards, and a scramble by Watson set up 3rd-and-4 at the Ravens’ 28 yard line. \n\n\nKC catchin\' air for 17 yards!<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BALvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BALvsCLE</a> on Fox <a href=\"https://t.co/nbOfkTKJGd\">pic.twitter.com/nbOfkTKJGd</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2111890941434790316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt looked like McLaughlin had a burst for 13 yards on third down, but it was called back due to a holding penalty on RG Austin Barber. Concepcion got some yards back on third down, but it set up a 48-yard field goal by K Andre Szmyt to make it a 10-3 game with 7:48 left in the third quarter.\n\nBaltimore faced a 3rd-and-6 to start their drive, and Huntley’s pass to Lane over the middle got the first down. Cleveland’s defense held tight after that, forcing a punt back to the 10 yard line. McLaughlin had a run for 9 yards on first down, but then the quick bubble screen to Concepcion was blown up by Hamilton for a loss of 3 yards after WR Tylan Wallace failed to get a block. Then on third down, Watson tried scrambling against a three-man rush and was sacked instead, leading to a punt and Baltimore taking over at their own 40 yard line.\n\n\nTREY HENDRICKSON SACK!!! Tune in on FOX. <a href=\"https://t.co/g1kdly9oo9\">pic.twitter.com/g1kdly9oo9</a>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ravens/status/2111895036220579934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Browns’ defense continued playing tough, as this time DT Sam Kamara began things by tackling Henry for a loss of 1 yard. Huntley made a mistake on second down, trying to throw back to the middle of the field, but CB Denzel Ward just missed the pick. On 3rd-and-11, Huntley went across the field again, but this time it worked as he bought time and found Flowers for 32 yards.\n\n\nBIG PLAY TO <a href=\"https://x.com/ZayFlowers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ZayFlowers</a>!! 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Huntley did just that by connecting with Cuevas for 11 yards. The 49-yard field goal was wide left! That gave the Browns the ball at their own 39 yard line, their best starting field position of the game.\n\nOnce again, Cleveland got a good first down gain with an 8-yard pass to TE Blake Whiteheart, but a second-down run by Estime went for a loss of 2 yards. On 3rd-and-4, Watson appeared to connect with WR Denzel Boston on the edge for a quick hitter, but CB Nate Wiggins ripped the ball away for an incomplete pass. Bojorquez came on to punt, angling it out of bounds at the 23 yard line with 12:45 to go.\n\nAfter a run by Henry, he FUMBLED, with Schwesinger appearing to rip the ball away and CB Tyson Campbell recovering at the 35 yard line.\n\n\nCarson knocks it free, Tyson picks it up!<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BALvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BALvsCLE</a> on Fox <a href=\"https://t.co/or23eSmx1n\">pic.twitter.com/or23eSmx1n</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2111899832558239998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nCleveland got another 8-yard run by McLaughlin on first down, but on second down, it was another negative play as Estime was blown up by Hamilton for a loss of 2 yards. On 3rd-and-4, Watson fired a short laser to Concepcion, but he held on and made his way through the defense for 15 yards to the 14 yard line. Two plays later, an end around to Concepcion was cut off by Wiggins, forcing a 3rd-and-7. Watson tried to hit Concepcion on the slant over the middle, but pass interference was called on Baltimore on what appeared to be a phantom call.\n\nOn 1st-and-goal at the 6 yard line, Estime got 4 yards. On 2nd-and-goal at the 2 yard line, he punched it in for the touchdown to tie the game at 10-10 with 8:33 to go!\n\n\nall tied up with the TD!<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BALvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BALvsCLE</a> on Fox <a href=\"https://t.co/xshvNtm0Uk\">pic.twitter.com/xshvNtm0Uk</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2111901503954825526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nBaltimore began their drive at the 16 yard line after the return man dropped the initial catch. Two runs by Henry made it 3rd-and-3, and then Ward busted up the third down pass over the middle, forcing another punt. Concepcion returned the punt 13 yards up to the Browns’ 40 yard line with 6:59 remaining.\n\nThe Browns’ drive began with a 12-yard flip to Wallace, and then McLaughlin gained 4 yards on a run. Watson scrambled for 5 more yards, setting up 3rd-and-1 at the Ravens’ 39 yard line. Watson tried to adjust the play, and it led to a delay of game, making it 3rd-and-6. No matter, though, as Watson stuck it to Jeudy over the middle for 13 yards to the Ravens’ 31 yard line. They then faced a 3rd-and-8, and Watson threw the ball away to avoid a sack. That brought Szmyt on from 48 yards, and he missed it wide left, ending his streak of 25 consecutive field goals made. The game remained tied 10-10 with 3:40 to go, as Baltimore took over at the 38 yard line.\n\nOn second down, McNeil-Warren dropped an interception that was thrown right at him, as it could’ve been one going the other way for six. With new life on 3rd-and-8, Huntley tried to run, but only got a few yards. Baltimore sent the punt unit on, then tried to rush the offense back, but took a delay of game. The Ravens punted, and the ball went to the end zone for a touchback at the two-minute warning.\n\nAfter getting one first down, Watson found Jeudy across the field for a big 33-yard catch-and-run to the Ravens’ 29 yard line! \n\n\n33 YARDS down the field!<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BALvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BALvsCLE</a> on Fox <a href=\"https://t.co/OToiJ0J6fZ\">pic.twitter.com/OToiJ0J6fZ</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2111908222823026853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nAfter a few run plays and the clock running, Szmyt came on for a shot at redemption from 42 yards out. The Ravens blocked it, but it was because they jumped offsides. From 37 yards out, Szmyt nailed it, and the Browns won 13-10!\n\n\nBROWNS WIN AND ARE IN FIRST PLACE <a href=\"https://t.co/rTec7Vizin\">pic.twitter.com/rTec7Vizin</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111909324037796017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nQuick Hitters\n\n\nQB Deshaun Watson: 16-of-26 for 164 yards.\n\n\n\nWR Jerry Jeudy: 4 catches, 69 yards.\n\n\n\nWR KC Concepcion: 4 catches, 37 yards.\n\n\n\nWR Denzel Boston: 1 catch, 15 yards. \n\n\n\nTE Harold Fannin: 1 catch, 9 yards.\n\n\n\n3 sacks by the defense.\n\n\n\nWhat a unique game. The defense gave up their usual opening touchdown, then completely shut the Ravens down the rest of the way. The offensive gameplan looked poor for much of the game this week, but they took advantage of some late-game momentum, including the tying touchdown and getting in position for two field goals late (one miss, one-game-winner). 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Now, the Jaguars are left searching for answers as they look to regroup, address their shortcomings, and get back on track.\n\nAs the Jaguars fall to 4-2 heading into the Week 7 bye week, here’s everything you need to know from Jacksonville’s Week 6 34-31 loss to the Houston Texans to wrap up the Jaguars’ 2026 International slate.\n\nPost-game notables:\n\n\nEarly Mistakes Hurt Jacksonville\n\nJacksonville headed into halftime down three following a first half that featured four dropped passes (two by Brian Thomas Jr., one by Parker Washington, and one by Jakobi Meyers). Each Thomas drop cost the Jaguars a field goal opportunity. The Parker Washington drop would have resulted in Jacksonville being in field goal range and a red zone Lawrence interception after a bad holding call cost them a first-half touchdown. In total, Jacksonville mistakes (or bad penalties) cost a total of 16 first-half points, with the team down 17-14 at halftime. \n\n\n\nWhile the team ended the day with just six penalties, four of them came in the opening half and cost the team in a tight matchup. \n\n\n\n\n\nWR Travis Hunter Arrives \n\nThe Jaguars’ 9-play, 61-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown drive featured a touchdown from the dual-threat Hunter. Liam Coen consistently used Hunter to find the prime matchup, bringing in a show-stopping three catches for 40 yards. He later secured an interception that put him into the history books with another Jacksonville great (Raines High School’s Brian Dawkins).\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/TravisHunterJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TravisHunterJr</a> is the first player with a receiving touchdown and an INT in the same game since <a href=\"https://x.com/BrianDawkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BrianDawkins</a> in Week 4, 2002. 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/684Gc1H0g2\">pic.twitter.com/684Gc1H0g2</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111888989875536037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nHowever, with Hunter’s offensive emergence, the question of what becomes of receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will lead into the bye week. Thomas played zero second-half snaps following a first half that featured two drive-killing drops. \n\n\nMissed Tackles, Penalties, & Pass Rush Doom Jags’ Defense\n\nIn a tough day for the Jacksonville defense, Texans quarterback CJ Stroud was 24/34 for 312 yards, 3 TDs, an interception, and a 116.3 passer rating. The biggest problem for the secondary ended up being receiver Jaylin Noel, not Nico Collins, who led the Texans in receiving with 4 catches for 107 yards and a touchdown on four targets. Collins also ended the day with three catches for 74 yards.\n\n\n\nAn illegal use of hands penalty and two pass interference flags on Jarrian Jones and Travis Hunter all came on scoring drives for Houston. Jones also missed the final tackle on the Texans’ final touchdown, a 25-yard touchdown rush.\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/JawharJordan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JawharJordan</a> grabs his first career TD in London 🇬🇧 <a href=\"https://x.com/FedEx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FedEx</a> HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/awjFPQEjq3\">pic.twitter.com/awjFPQEjq3</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111853323582066984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith the return of cornerback Montaric Brown, who missed Sunday with a lingering hamstring injury, the questions of what this secondary will become, following the bye, loom large. \n\nFavorite Game Highlight:\n\nTight end Nate Boerkircher’s incredible one-handed touchdown reception to cut Houston’s third-quarter lead to three was one of beauty and our pick for this week. \n\n\nNate Boerkircher with the INSANE one-handed touchdown catch! 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The Jaguars’ offense suffered three drops in the opening three drives from a rainy London stadium, then had a clear Bhayshul Tuten touchdown called back on a non-existent holding penalty. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> RB Bhayshul Tuten just lost a TD because the refs called Brenton Strange for holding on a play he didn\'t hold. 🤦‍♂️<a href=\"https://t.co/BwsmqHsEtO\">pic.twitter.com/BwsmqHsEtO</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2111824025001365698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nFollowing the negated touchdown, Jacksonville came away from the red zone drive with no points, following a third-down interception by Texans safety Calen Bullock. \n\n\nTrevor Lawrence misses a wide open touchdown to his backside read if he just progresses. Instead he forces the back end line throw on the frontside after staring it down and misses it behind. 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RB Chris Rodriguez led the team on the ground with 10 carries for 52 yards (5.2 avg), while Bhayshul Tuten had 50 total yards and two receiving touchdowns. \n\nFollowing the half, both defenses struggled to slow the opposing offense. Stroud quickly moved the Texans down the field, going 6/7 for 59 yards to take a 10-point lead, with Jacksonville answering with the aforementioned Travis Hunter series.\n\n\nTravis Hunter, dual threat. 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However, the defensive struggles continued, with Houston easily driving into field goal range for a game-winning 49-yard kick.\n\n\nWoody Marks is wide open and gets the <a href=\"https://x.com/HoustonTexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonTexans</a> just inside field goal range… HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/kIkn1kIptN\">pic.twitter.com/kIkn1kIptN</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111860201905074190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nGame balls:\n\n\nSpecial Teams: Josh Cameron: 1 kick return for 46 yards\n\n\n\nDefense: CB Travis Hunter: 3 tackles, 1 interception\n\n\n\nOffense: QB Trevor Lawrence: 24/41 for 306 yards, 4 TDs, and an INT (104.3 passer rating)\n\n\nKey stats (traditional):\n\n\nQB Trevor Lawrence: 24/41 for 306 yards, 4 TDs, and an INT (104.3 passer rating)\n\n\n\nWR Parker Washington: 4 catches for 64 yards (16.0 avg)\n\n\n\nWR Jakobi Meyers: 5 catches for 83 yards (16.6 avg)\n\n\n\nRB Chris Rodriguez: 11 carries for 55 yards (5.0 avg)\n\n\n\nRB Bhayshul Tuten: 12 carries for 39 yards (3.3 avg)\n\n\n\nLB Foye Oluokun: 8 tackles, 4 solo\n\n\nView the full box score <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401872996\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401872996\">here</a>\n\nNotable statistical gaps:\n\n\nFirst downs: 24 to 23 Houston\n\n\n\nTime of possession: 30:23 to 29:37 Jacksonville\n\n\n\nThird & Fourth Down Defense: 5/11 (45.5%) Jacksonville vs 7/13 (53.8%) for Houston\n\n\n\nDefensive Sacks: 0 to 0\n\n\n\nRushing yards: 114 to 106 Houston\n\n\n\nPassing yards: 312 to 306 Houston\n\n\n\nRedzone: 3/4 (75%) Jacksonville vs 3/5 (60%) Houston\n\n\n\nPenalties: 6 for 66 yards for Jacksonville\n\n\n\nTurnovers forced: 1 to 1 (tie)\n\n\n\nPoints off turnovers: 3-0 Jacksonville\n\n\nPre-Game Inactives\n\nFor the Jaguars: \n\n\nLS Ross Matiscik (shoulder)\n\n\n\nCB Montaric Brown (hamstring)\n\n\n\nCB Jaylon Jones (hamstring)\n\n\n\nS Jalen Huskey\n\n\n\nDE Wesley Williams\n\n\n\nDT Albert Regis\n\n\n\nWR CJ Williams \n\n\nFor Houston:\n\n\nRB David Montgomery (groin)\n\n\n\nWR Tank Dell (knee – remains on IR)\n\n\n\nS Jalen Pitre (shoulder)\n\n\n\nOT Braden Smith (recently activated from IR – foot)\n\n\n\nTE Marlin Klein\n\n\n\nG Febechi Nwaiwu\n\n\n\nT Nate Thomas \n\n\n\nDE Sabastian Harsh\n\n\nIn-Game Injuries\n\nAs a note, the following Jacksonville players left Sunday’s game due to injury: \n\n\nS Antonio Johnson left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury\n\n\nLive blog:\n\nRecap each of the big plays from tonight’s game in our <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-discussion/90161/jacksonville-jaguars-vs-houston-texans-game-discussion-live-chat\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-discussion/90161/jacksonville-jaguars-vs-houston-texans-game-discussion-live-chat\">live blog</a>!\n\nThe Jaguars will now fly back to the United States, still leading the AFC South, and immediately head into a much-needed Week 7 Bye Week, followed by an 11//26, 1 PM home matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.\n\nWhat are your thoughts from tonight’s game, Jaguars fans? Who surprised you most or disappointed you with their play tonight? Let us know in the comments!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792344572;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:29:\"Jacksonville Jaguars analysis\";i:1;s:31:\"Jacksonville Jaguars discussion\";i:2;s:29:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Injuries\";i:3;s:39:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Scores and Results\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:315;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5b92f5e380c5b4e244be0e7974623329\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"RECAP: Texans Win by Last-Second Field Goal over Jaguars, 34-31\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-scores-results/78352/recap-texans-win-by-last-second-field-goal-over-jaguars-34-31\";s:11:\"description\";s:293:\"Finally, the Texans get a big time stop and win a close game! The last time the Texans played in London at Wembley Stadium, they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-3 in November to improve to 6-3 on the 2019 season. This year, the Texans would kill to have a record like that and be in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15775:\"\n\n\n \n LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Ka\'imi Fairbairn of the Houston Texans kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter during the NFL London Series match between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFinally, the Texans get a big time stop and win a close game! The last time the Texans played in London at Wembley Stadium, they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-3 in November to improve to 6-3 on the 2019 season. This year, the Texans would kill to have a record like that and be in such a position, but, even though this game was much, much closer and featured a 1-4 Texans squad clinging to their playoff hopes against a great 4-1 Jaguars team, the Texans chances of making a comeback this season were not completely gone just yet, and a big win here in London could be the impetus to a late-season surge, not dissimilar from what they experience in 2025. \n\nIf they could just win this game, a lot of the missteps from September could be forgotten. Well, knowing the Texans, they weren’t going to make it easy, and this one would go back and forth and feature mistakes by the Texans on defense all over the field, multiple missed tackles, and poor coverage on special teams. But, when it came down to the end of the game, the Texans did something they had failed to do all season yet: they tightened up on defense, held the opponent to a field goal, and put the game away with a game-winning drive on offense! There were still a lot of mistakes by the Texans in this game, but if there’s a few things they can leave this game with that they can be proud of, it’s that they finally found a way to win, AND have a MVP-caliber quarterback in CJ Stroud:\n\n\nWHAT A CATCH FROM NICO COLLINS HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/FSlix6VI5c\">pic.twitter.com/FSlix6VI5c</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111818971762565291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nTexans QB CJ Stroud opened the game up on the same hot streak he’s been on all season, and it continued for…nearly the entire game! He got huge completions out of WR Nico Collins and a touchdown grab from TE Foster Moreau to end the first quarter, but the Jaguars offense – led by QB Trevor Lawrence, RB Bhayshul Tuten, and WRs Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers – were able to march up and down the chewed up Wembley Stadium pitch all game long. On their third drive, the Jaguars were able to pound the ball into the red zone, but Lawrence would throw an interception in the end zone to Calen Bullock!\n\n\nCalen Bullock picks it off in the end zone for the <a href=\"https://x.com/HoustonTexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonTexans</a>! 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The game went back and forth in the second quarter, with Jacksonville taking a 17-14 lead following a two-yard touchdown reception by Tuten:\n\n\nNice design by Coen. Good play by Tuten. Terrible by Blakenship. Azeez got hurt here. Hard to speculate what happened. Move Henry To’oTo’o to MLB & Hansen to WLB. <a href=\"https://t.co/UPFwjfYqls\">pic.twitter.com/UPFwjfYqls</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2111828653428424904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBhayshul Tuten gets his second TD of the day! HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/rjs9PpK7cn\">pic.twitter.com/rjs9PpK7cn</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111833468611014692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nStroud would NOT be one-upped by Lawrence before the half was over, though. 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Jags’ WR Jakobi Meyers tore up Texans LB Hentry To’oTo’o and Calen Bullock, and then Jags’ rookie TE Nate Boerkircher challenges Foster Moreau’s fantastic touchdown catch with an impressive one of his one against Texans S M.J. Stewart, making the game 24-21 Texans:\n\n\nNate Boerkircher with the INSANE one-handed touchdown catch! HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/oBhAyPowx9\">pic.twitter.com/oBhAyPowx9</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111847824505647345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/riversmccown.bsky.social/post/3my5xlx3a722i\" data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?maxheight=750&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Friversmccown.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3my5xlx3a722i&key=a95589c51263af39f0de8ef8737db4f3\"></a>\n\n\nThe highlights just don’t stop coming in this game! Now, you start to get the feeling that neither team’s defense is going to be able to stop all of these highlights from the quarterbacks and pass catchers, and the game seems like it’s going to be determined by who has the ball last. So, of course, Houston follows Jacksonville’s touchdown drive with another quick, five-play touchdown drive of their own, highlighted by a defensive pass interference penalty on Jags’ CB Jarrian Jones trying to cover WR Nico Collins, followed by a brilliant cut-back run by RB Jawhar Jordan:\n\n\nThe cutback and vision from Jawhar Jordan on this touchdown run 🔥 HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xRtD213b8j\">pic.twitter.com/xRtD213b8j</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111850180144226312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis game is really starting to go crazy now, and the Texans are just looking for somewhere to land the plane! Can’t do it yet, cuz now the Jaguars are unleashing CB/WR Travis Hunter on the offensive side of the ball, and he makes LBs To’oTo’o and Azeez Al-Shaair (who briefly left the game to enter the concussion protocol, then returned in the third quarter) look silly on this reception and following touchdown grab:\n\n\nTravis Hunter breaking tackles left and right out there HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/PpIhEZZvYv\">pic.twitter.com/PpIhEZZvYv</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111851376254861610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTRAVIS HUNTER TOUCHDOWN! 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Woody Marks and Jawhar Jordan march the Texans downfield, with Marks becoming the first RB to eclipse the 40-yard rushing mark against this Jaguars defense, but is it all wiped away by CJ Stroud’s first big mistake: an interception in the end zone, thrown right to Travis Hunter:\n\n\nTRAVIS HUNTER PICKS IT OFF IN THE END ZONE HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/3t5alPW3z1\">pic.twitter.com/3t5alPW3z1</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111856962044416268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nNow, after arguably his best game of his career, CJ Stroud is in danger of losing this game because of this mistake! Houston’s defense, who have been terrible all game long, now need to either force a stop or at least a field goal, and they get just that! Finally, the defense comes up big when they are needed, and force Lawrence into two straight incompletions targeting his favorite receivers, and they then fail to convert a 3rd & 10 at midfield with a 6 yard pass to TE Breton Strange. Instead of going for it, the Jaguars decided to test their big-legged kicker, Cam Little, with a 60-yard field goal…and, of course, he hits it:\n\n\nCAM LITTLE FROM 60 YARDS TO TIE THE GAME WITH TWO MINUTES LEFT. HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/SgpNu64gE5\">pic.twitter.com/SgpNu64gE5</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111859328697188508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nNow, all tied up and with 1:55 left in the game, the Texans and CJ Stroud have a chance to redeem themselves with a game-winning field goal drive. A big dump-off pass to Woody Marks that goes for 19 yards sets the Texans up in field goal range, where they are able to chew the clock and come away with a game-winning 49-yard field goal by Ka’imi Fairbairn!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/riversmccown.bsky.social/post/3my62cbbii22i\" data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?maxheight=750&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Friversmccown.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3my62cbbii22i&key=a95589c51263af39f0de8ef8737db4f3\"></a>\n\n\n\nTEXANS WIN IT IN LONDON. Ka\'imi Fairbairn nails the 49-yard field goal! <a href=\"https://t.co/8nColRjoiY\">pic.twitter.com/8nColRjoiY</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111862147407888743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWHAT A WIN FOR THE TEXANS <a href=\"https://t.co/hOH0eRdY0p\">pic.twitter.com/hOH0eRdY0p</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111862587419754951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nA day full of 🎯 from CJ Stroud. <a href=\"https://t.co/Q1QSZ2jPVa\">pic.twitter.com/Q1QSZ2jPVa</a>— DJ Bien-Aime | NASM CPT (@Djbienaime) <a href=\"https://x.com/Djbienaime/status/2111867562950545909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nGame balls should go to CJ Stroud for playing absolutely out of his mind (except for the interception) and to WR Jaylin Noel for his first 100-yard receiving game of his career. 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The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson in this one so it’ll be Tyler Huntley once more leading the charge, hoping to keep his undefeated streak in starts since last year going.\n\n\n\nA faster start on offense\n\nTyler Huntley and the Ravens offense were fantastic at the end of the game against the Atlanta Falcons. The last drive to tie it in regulation and the overtime drive were simply masterful. But there was also a feeling that the Ravens left a lot on the table last week. Despite Atlanta leading the game most of the time, it felt like Baltimore was in control most of the time, especially on defense, and they just couldn’t punch in the scores to match that. There were some other reasons for that – Mark Andrew’s drops and fumbles chief among them – but the offense also had plenty of three-and-outs and short drives that killed any moment the defense built with stops. Huntley struggled early to be decisive when it came to pulling the trigger or deciding to just take off and run.\n\nIn a division game that always gets weird in Cleveland every year, the Ravens offense needs to put points up faster. They settled for field goals far too often early and took till midway through the third quarter before finally punching it in the endzone. This isn’t to say go for it on fourth down and skip the field goals. Take the points when you can. But the Ravens need to find the endzone faster. I expect a similar game plan to last week. A lot of short stuff predicated on Zay Flowers’ movement and attention on Derrick Henry, with heavy involvement from Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews. But let’s get some deep shots in this week when the secondary inevitably creeps up. Ja’Kobi Lane is finally returning. 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Washington must put all of that to bear against San Francisco to get into third-and-manageable situations that have largely eluded them to this point. \n\n\n\nS Nick Cross \n\nWe’re taking a small leap here assuming that safety Nick Cross is going to play, considering he’s questionable on the Washington injury report. And it’s been previously said he needs medical clearance to play again after a Week 2 injury that <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25501723-commanders-nick-cross-released-hospital-after-internal-injury-vs-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">required hospitalization</a>. He hasn’t received it before, but that <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/commanders-vs-giants-friday-injury-170406207.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">news came with the injury report</a>. \n\nIt didn’t in this case, and he traveled across the country. We’re placing a (safe) bet he’s available. That would be massive. No exaggeration. 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Use the app’s NEW game chat to follow every momentum swing with the Bolt Fam.\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nFaster commenting and posting\n\n\n\nEasy access to communities and conversations\n\n\n\n\nDownload on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_h2w&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_h2w\">Android</a>.\n\n\nDefensively, the Chargers just need to come out and play their same game that’s gotten them to a top-10 ranking in EPA/play. 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He left the game in the first half with an ankle injury and did not return. <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-injury-bye-week-arrives-162208054.html\">Coach Hafley said Monday Savaiinaea was “doing OK”</a> — given the extra week to recover, the expectation is that he will suit up next week against the Jets. Savaiinaea was replaced by Jarrett Kingston, who recorded really solid PFF grades across the board (78.3 overall, 75.0 run blocking, 76.2 pass blocking) — more on that later.\n\nSavaiinaea’s grades don’t jump off the page, but he logged only 18 snaps before his injury, and many of them came against three-time Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence II. PFF hasn’t been especially high on his season overall, but others, including Coach Eric Smith (see the video link below), have been encouraged by his development. He looks increasingly comfortable at right guard after playing a different position last season. 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Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. With the Arizona Cardinals making a big trade way ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade deadline, it was interesting to see that it received mostly positive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2053:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur (right) with quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country.\n\n\n\nWith the Arizona Cardinals making a big trade way ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade deadline, it was interesting to see that it received mostly positive reviews from the fanbase.\n\nFor fans, I think it was the sunk cost, and just getting a day two pick, that is a second round pick, is better than what the alternative of waiting and maybe getting a day three pick if the trajectory of his work remained the same.\n\nHowever, fans are not confident in the overall direction of the franchise, and really don’t mind letting us know about it.\n\nThe downturn in belief since week one is not surprising… except for this is a first year head coach. \n\nThis is why it seemed like at the time for some of us, that moving on from Jonathan Gannon and not moving on from Monti Ossenfort did not make sense. \n\nBecause now, you have this playing out. The Cardinals are the biggest underdogs of the 2026 season at 12.5-points ahead of today’s matchup with the Los Angeles Rams according to <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>.\n\nCan the Cardinals afford a one and done head coach? Can they saddle a new GM with LaFleur? 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This season was expected to be a down year in South Florida, with the franchise resetting everything from the team’s president, through the general manager and front office, on to the coaching staff, and down to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4393:\"\n\n\n \n MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Malik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins in action at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Miami Dolphins are on their bye week, enjoying their lone off-weekend of the year after a 0-5 start. This season was expected to be a down year in South Florida, with the franchise resetting everything from the team’s president, through the general manager and front office, on to the coaching staff, and down to the roster. Miami has undergone a massive turnover.\n\nFans have been feeling positive about the team’s direction despite the losses, but where do they stand during the bye week? And with a quarter of the season complete, how are fans feeling about quarterback Malik Willis, who signed as a free agent in the offseason?\n\nCan Miami turn around and spark a run coming out of the bye? \n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook odds</a>, the team is still expected to finish with 4.5 wins this season (-750 on the under).\n\nDolphins fan confidence\n\nFans still seem to believe in the Dolphins’ direction as we work through the bye, but there was a significant drop-off between Weeks 5 and 6. Last week, our weekly SB Nation Reacts fan confidence survey reached a season-high, with 87 percent of the fans saying they think the Dolphins are headed in the right direction. This week, that number fell to 71 percent. \n\nWhile the result still shows that more than 7 out of 10 fans believe Miami is on the right track in their rebuild, the drop from nearly 9 out of 10 is significant. The Dolphins did not show the kind of growth from Week 5 to Week 6 that they showed between each of the first five weeks, which is concerning. \n\nWhat adjustments can the coaching staff and players make for Week 7 and beyond? Will fan confidence keep falling after the bye? After the team’s Week 7 game against the New York Jets?\n\nMiami Dolphins 2026 Season Fan Confidence Results:\n\nPreseason – 80% Week 1 – 79% Week 2 – 63% Week 3 – 65% Week 4 – 79% Week 5 – 87% Week 6 – 71%\n\n\n\n\nDolphins fans: Make your pick in the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nTake Reacts surveys, create Dolphins polls, and see how your answers compare with fellow Phinsider readers. Then discuss the results with other diehard Fins fans.\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_reacts&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_reacts\">Android</a>.\n\n\n\n\nMalik Willis grade\n\nThe NFL calendar now includes an 18-week regular season, with 17 games scheduled. There is no easy way to break down the season into quarter reviews, but with the Week 6 bye, it is simple to treat Miami’s first five games as the first quarter. With that in mind, we also asked you to grade Willis’s performance over the first quarter(-ish) of the season. \n\nYou clearly are not happy with it.\n\nThere was not a single vote for an “A” grade. A majority of the fans (50.4 percent) rated Willis’ first five games with the Dolphins as a “D”. Add another 22 percent who think Willis has failed thus far, and you get a picture of a fanbase that is not happy with the quarterback. \n\nHead coach Jeff Hafley has said he is not considering a change at quarterback, but Willis’ play has to turn around quickly if the fans are going to think he is anything more than a one-year rental for the rebuild. \n\n\n\nDo you agree with the Dolphins’ fan confidence poll results? How about the D grade for Willis? 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The Falcons also look to reset their lack of home-field advantage, as they’re winless in the supposed friendly confines of Mercedes-Benz Stadium so far in 2026. If the team […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4865:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 11: Jahan Dotson #4 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after a catch against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/\">Atlanta Falcons</a> look to reset against the <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/\">Chicago Bears</a> in a Week 6 battle that could have playoff implications down the line because of tie-breakers. The Falcons also look to reset their lack of home-field advantage, as they’re winless in the supposed friendly confines of Mercedes-Benz Stadium so far in 2026. If the team wants a renewed outlook, here are five players who can spark it.\n\nBijan Robinson\n\nAfter a relatively quiet Week 5 against the <a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/\">Baltimore Ravens</a>, running back Bijan Robinson is poised for another big performance against the Bears. While the Bears’ run defense ranks ninth-best in the NFL in yards allowed, that stat is a bit misleading. They’ve benefited from facing teams that lack a commitment to running the ball (see <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/\">Green Bay Packers</a>) or teams that wanted to run the ball but couldn’t because they were playing from behind (see <a href=\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/\">Carolina Panthers</a> and <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/\">Philadelphia Eagles</a>). \n\nIf the Falcons don’t fall behind early and have to abandon the run, they should be able to lean heavily on Robinson to carry the offense, as they did against the Packers and <a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/\">New Orleans Saints</a>.\n\nJahan Dotson\n\nWide receiver Jahan Dotson could be instrumental in exploiting a glaring weakness on the Bears’ defense. <a href=\"https://pro.nfl.com/stats/team-defense/season?sortKey=passYpg&sortValue=ASC&season=2026&split=TEAM_DEFENSE_PASSING_DEEP&seasonType=REG&tab=pass\">According to Next Gen Stats</a>, the Bears have given up the most yards per game on deep passes this year. Dotson has been Atlanta’s most effective deep threat so far this year, hooking up with Michael Penix for explosive plays in each of the last two games. He can go for the hat trick against a vulnerable Bears secondary.\n\nAvieon Terrell\n\nFalcons rookie cornerback Avieon Terrell is <a href=\"https://x.com/ByDanielFlick/status/2111186398543827335\">set to make his starting debut</a> this weekend as an <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-injuries/97362/falcons-vs-bears-injury-report-c-j-henderson-caleb-williams-michael-penix\">injury replacement for C.J. Henderson</a>. This could be an <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/e/97418\">audition for the permanent starting gig</a> if things go well. With A.J. Terrell potentially returning from injured reserve next week, the Falcons could sideline struggling starting cornerback Mike Hughes moving forward. So if Avieon’s starting debut goes well, Hughes’ demotion could come sooner rather than later.\n\nMaason Smith & Samson Ebukam\n\nPressuring Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will fall on the entire Falcons front, but Maason Smith and Samson Ebukam are likely to have the most favorable matchups to spearhead that effort.\n\nWilliams has been extremely effective when kept clean this year, with the 5th best EPA per dropback when he’s not pressured, <a href=\"https://pro.nfl.com/stats/passing/season?sortKey=epaDb&sortValue=DESC&season=2026&qualifiedPasser=false&split=PASSING_NO_PRESSURE&seasonType=REG&tab=overview\">according to Next Gen Stats</a>. So the Falcons must pressure him to slow the Bears’ offense.\n\nSmith will face undersized center Garrett Bradbury and can use his size and power to bully him, while Ebukam should get a favorable matchup at left tackle. <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/125418/chicago-bears-atlanta-falcons-injury-report-caleb-williams-michael-penix-kyler-gordon\">Ozzy Trapilo may return to the lineup this weekend</a>, but he hasn’t stepped on a field since he <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/108763/bears-injury-update-season-likely-over-for-t-j-edwards-and-ozzy-trapilo\">suffered a knee injury last January</a>. Ebukam can provide a not-so-warm welcome back come Sunday.\n\nCan Atlanta bounce back under the bright lights of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and capture that elusive first home win of 2026? 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No matter what happens on Sunday, the Lions will hold a winning record going into a big Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers. But the Lions […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3756:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cheerleaders lead the team onto the field for their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con \n\nWith the Detroit Lions on their bye in Week 6, fans get to enjoy a full slate of Sunday games without too much football-stress in their lives. No matter what happens on Sunday, the Lions will hold a winning record going into a big Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers. \n\nBut the Lions could certainly benefit from certain outcomes in Week 6. Here’s what you should be rooting for in each NFL game that could potentially matter to the Lions.\n\n[Note: AFC team vs. AFC team games were not included in this list. While in some convoluted tiebreaker scenario those games could matter, the odds are so small and distant that it’s not worth discussing.]\n\n1 p.m. ET games\n\nBears (3-2) at Falcons (2-3)\n\nRoot for: Falcons\n\nWhile the Falcons are starting to look a little dangerous after two straight wins, no Lions fan in good faith should root for the Bears. With Caleb Williams back at quarterback, Chicago’s offense may have life again. So hopefully they keep getting handed Ls. \n\nSaints (1-4) at Giants (3-1-1)\n\nRoot for: Saints\n\nDetroit already has the tiebreaker over the Saints, so even if they come marching back this season, Detroit should be in good standing against them. The Giants don’t seem for real, but with a schedule full of crappy NFC East games, they could finish with an inflated record.\n\nPanthers (2-2) at Eagles (2-3)\n\nRoot for: Panthers\n\nThis one is up for debate. If you think the Eagles are done without Jalen Hurts at quarterback, it may make sense to root for them. Plus, the Panthers have the head-to-head tiebreaker with Detroit. However, my thinking is that we should want Carolina to run away with the NFC South, so that tiebreaker doesn’t come into effect in a Wild Card scenario. Plus, I don’t think anyone would complain about Philly getting pushed further down the standings. \n\nSteelers (3-2) at Buccaneers (1-4)\n\nRoot for: Steelers\n\nThrough gritted, Aaron Rodgers-hating teeth, I say AFC over NFC, always. \n\n4 p.m. ET games\n\nCardinals (1-4) at Rams (2-3)\n\nRoot for: Cardinals \n\nThe Cardinals look like a mess right now, so if they somehow beat the “superteam’ Rams while on the road, there could be some serious trouble in Los Angeles. \n\nSunday Night Football\n\nCowboys (2-3) vs. Packers (3-2) \n\nRoot for: Cowboys\n\nIt would be hard to feel confident in the Lions’ next game if Green Bay came into Ford Field riding a three-game winning streak, including two against playoff contenders. 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Our Seattle Seahawks are struggling, and there’s a lot more where that came from. Coach Macdonald had a presser, the rookies are being graded, and questions about Sam Darnold’s viability as a QB1 are being asked. The feeling are swirling, and the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6515:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 15: Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald looks over his play sheet during a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nIn Today’s Links: a plethora of words from those that ought to know. Our Seattle Seahawks are struggling, and there’s a lot more where that came from. Coach Macdonald had a presser, the rookies are being graded, and questions about Sam Darnold’s viability as a QB1 are being asked. The feeling are swirling, and the schedule does not get any easier. Dive into the links, let the emotions stir, say what you got to say in the comments below. Happy Sunday. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!\n\n#np I Give Everything I Have 2 U by The Avalanches and Loaded Honey\n\nSeattle Seahawks News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seasidejoe.com/p/have-your-expectations-changed-since\">Have your expectations changed since Week 1? – Seaside Joe </a>Nick Emmanwori is rising, scoring margin is falling\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/macdonald-defends-brian-fleury-amid-seattle-seahawks-offensive-struggles\">Macdonald defends OC amid Seahawks’ offensive struggles – Seattle Sports </a>Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed confidence in first-year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-have-a-lot-of-faith-in-sam-darnold-other-things-from-mike-macdonald-s-friday-press-conference\">Seahawks ‘Have A Lot Of Faith’ In Sam Darnold & Other Things From Mike Macdonald’s Friday Press Conference – Seahawks.com</a> Seahawks head coach spoke with the media on Friday, following Seattle’s Thursday night 17-14 loss to the Broncos.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-eight-2026-nfl-draft-picks-have-underwhelmed-thus-far/\">Seahawks’ eight 2026 NFL draft picks have underwhelmed thus far – The Seattle Times </a>With just over a third of the NFL season over, Seahawks beat writer Bob Condotta reviews the progress of each of Seattle’s eight picks in the 2026 draft.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/its-a-team-game-seattle-seahawks-not-panicking-consecutive-losses-solve-problems-collectively/\">‘It’s a Team Game’: Seahawks Not Panicking After Consecutive Losses, Looking to Solve Problems Collectively – Emerald City Spectrum </a>Losing three of their past four games, the Seahawks have looked like anything but a defending Super Bowl champion. To turn the corner, Mike Macdonald sees his embattled quarterback as part of the team-driven search for solutions.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi/3-risers-and-fallers-after-seahawks-week-6-loss-vs-broncos\">3 Risers and Fallers After Seahawks’ Week 6 Loss vs Broncos – si.com </a>The Seattle Seahawks had some good player moments, but plenty of bad moments from their stars in the 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7696731/2026/10/16/seahawks-mike-macdonald-sam-darnold-drew-lock/\">Mike Macdonald defends Sam Darnold, has no plans to bench Seahawks QB – The Athletic </a>Sam Darnold’s job as the Seattle Seahawks’ starting quarterback is not in jeopardy, according to coach Mike Macdonald.\n\n\n12s, make your voices heard on the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nBring game-day energy to every conversation and connect with Seahawks fans in real time.\n\n\n\n\nChat live throughout the game\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nEasily move between communities\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nNFC West News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/95724/recapping-the-arizona-cardinals-loss-to-the-detroit-lions\">Recapping the Arizona Cardinals loss to the Detroit Lions – Revenge of the Birds </a>Arizona Cardinals lose to the Detroit Lions and we break it down.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-history/164180/49ers-midseason-trades-kyle-shanahan-jimmy-garoppolo-emmanuel-sanders\">A look back at some of the 49ers’ biggest midseason trades under Kyle Shanahan – Niners Nation </a>From Jimmy Garoppolo to Keion White — a look back at the notable midseason trades the 49ers made under Kyle Shanahan\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-schedule/152260/rams-cardinals-preview-lafleur\">Rams represent ‘Super Bowl-sized’ game for the Cardinals – Turf Show Times </a>The Cardinals are losing by 17 points per game\n\nFeed Post of the Day\n\nWant to make your voice heard and be a part of our Seahawks fan community? 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The Denver Broncos took down the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, establishing Denver as Super Bowl contenders once again, while giving the Seahawks some serious questions to consider heading into another tough game against the Chiefs. But there is […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2887:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; A view of the line of scrimmages during a game between the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nIt’s officially Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, and it’s off to an interesting start. The Denver Broncos took down the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, establishing Denver as Super Bowl contenders once again, while giving the Seahawks some serious questions to consider heading into another tough game against the Chiefs. \n\nBut there is plenty more to come in Week 6.\n\nSunday kicks off with yet another Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) London game. 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We can take the day to sit back, relax, and watch the rest of the league knowing that the purple will still be undefeated by the time the weekend comes to a close.\n\nWe’ve got the Open Thread up as early as we do because there’s another London game for your viewing pleasure today on the NFL Network, as the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars are getting together today at Wembley Stadium. That game will be kicking off at 8:30 AM Central.\n\nHere are your maps for the rest of today’s action for those of you who do not happen to have the Red Zone Channel as a part of your cable, satellite, or streaming package.\n\nEarly Games on CBS\n\n\nRed: Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles – Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker\n\n\n\nBlue: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Andrew Catalon, Logan Ryan\n\n\n\nGreen: New York Jets at New England Patriots – Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta\n\n\nLate Games on CBS\n\n\nRed: Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders – Jim Nantz, J.J. 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Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s predictions for the divisional matchup: Nikhil Mehta I thought the Falcons were the wrong matchup at the wrong time for the Ravens in Week […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6473:\"The Baltimore Ravens (4-1) have their first AFC North clash on Sunday afternoon, taking on the Cleveland Browns (3-2) in a potential revenge game for Todd Monken. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s predictions for the divisional matchup:\n\n\n\nNikhil Mehta\n\nI thought the Falcons were the wrong matchup at the wrong time for the Ravens in Week 5, but Baltimore won the battle in the trenches on both sides of the ball and ground out a win. The Browns, especially with their injuries, feel like the kind of team that the Ravens should be able to handle, even without Lamar Jackson. Their ability to pull away will be predicated on cleaning up their mistakes on the margins – drops, penalties, and the like – and I would love to see Jesse Minter make a statement win in his first divisional game, against Todd Monken, no less!\n\nX-factor: Mark Andrews. Despite last week’s struggles, Tyler Huntley is still going to look for his veteran tight end throughout the game. Andrews is also the Ravens’ best inline blocker, which is especially crucial this week with Matt Hibner sidelined by a hand injury. If he can do the dirty work in the run game and move the chains through the air, Baltimore should be able to move the ball consistently. \n\nScore prediction: Ravens 23, Browns 13\n\n\n\nKevin McNelis\n\nThe Ravens face a division opponent for the first time this season, and will do so on the road and without Lamar Jackson under center. Earlier in the week, there was some optimism that Baltimore could get LJ back, but as the week progressed with no appearances from Lamar at practice, the oddsmakers began to frame this game as more of a coin flip. The Ravens enter the game as 3-point road favorites.\n\nCleveland wants this one badly as they sit just one game behind Baltimore in the division. They’re going to hit the Ravens with everything they’ve got, and Todd Monken’s familiarity with Baltimore’s personnel could lend itself to some offensive success, but Cleveland needs help on that side of the ball, and I don’t know that familiarity with their opponent is going to be enough. The Browns are 29th in total yards, and despite the emergence of young receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, they’ve struggled mightily at times to push the ball downfield. You’ll see Baltimore’s secondary get hit for deep shots a time or two, but I feel like this game sees the Ravens reel in multiple picks.\n\nLooking at Cleveland’s games so far, I think their highest-caliber opponent was Jacksonville in Week 1, a game in which the Browns got smoked. The Jags made that game look easy, and I’d argue the Ravens have a better all-around roster than Jacksonville does, with the caveat that Baltimore is still relying on the services of a back-up QB. The Ravens have enough talent to win this game, and hopefully they can take advantage of both forced and unforced errors to get an important AFC North win on the road.\n\nX-factor: Justice Hill. The Browns have a decent defensive unit, so pass protection is going to be key. Justice Hill plays a huge part in pass pro, and while he made some big plays against Atlanta last week, some of my favorite highlights were ones where he knocked a guy’s chinstrap loose on a block. Look for him to help buy time for Snoop to operate.\n\nScore prediction: Ravens 21, Browns 17\n\n\n\nDustin Cox\n\nI predict the first truly elite game of the season for the Ravens’ defense against the Browns. Cleveland has struggled to run the ball this season, and with Quinshon Judkins questionable to play, I do not expect that to change against Baltimore. This means Deshaun Watson will likely have to take the game into his own hands by winning in the passing game. The Ravens will have to worry about a pair of talented rookie wide receivers in Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, with Boston in particular presenting a dangerous downfield threat to Baltimore’s secondary. The Ravens’ defense has explosive plays through the air so far this season, while Boston has quickly made a name for himself on big plays down the field. I predict a strong showing from Baltimore’s pass rush with Trey Hendrickson back in the lineup alongside an ascending Mike Green on the opposite edge and Nnamdi Madubuike wreaking havoc on the interior.\n\nOffensively, I expect another heavy dose of Derrick Henry on the ground. Tyler Huntley will need to carry the momentum from his final drives against the Falcons into this week. I predict a touchdown for Ja’Kobi Lane in his first game back since Week 1.\n\nX-factor: Marlon Humphrey. He could find himself matched up with Boston throughout the game, which present a potentially favorable matchup for Watson to target deep down the field.\n\nScore prediction: Ravens 20, Browns 10\n\n\n\nFrank Platko\n\nWith a backup quarterback in a raucous divisional game, it’s unfair to expect the Ravens to replicate last week’s 30-point offensive performance. Thus, they will need a defensive-led victory. This is a favorable matchup for the Ravens on paper, but weird things can happen in AFC North battles. The key for Jesse Minter’s defense will be to keep Deshaun Watson in structure. He’s made plays this year when scrambling and evading pressure. Otherwise, the Browns’ offense has been very pedestrian.\n\nX-factor: Zay Flowers. Flowers is a major x-factor for the Ravens every week. However, he will be especially important in this game. The Browns play aggressive man coverage and will likely take away underneath passing routes. Flowers will need to continue getting open quickly to provide an outlet for Huntley, and create yards after the catch.\n\nScore prediction: Ravens 20, Browns 16\n\n\n\nNow, it’s your turn! 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AFC over NFC, always (unless it involves the Lions). \n\nIf I’m being completely honest, this week’s slate isn’t the best to just sit back and watch football. The London game between the Texans and Jaguars should be a solid start to the day. However, the 1 p.m. ET games features just one game between two teams with winning records: Ravens vs. Browns. It’s a little better in the 4 p.m. ET window, with Bills vs. Raiders marqueeing that time frame. \n\nThe real fireworks happen on Sunday night. Cowboys vs. Packers closes out Sunday with a big matchup for NFC playoff standings. The week ends with a whimper: a Commanders and 49ers game that shouldn’t be close. \n\nBut who knows how things will play out? Our staff made their best guesses for Week 6 below, picking games straight up and vs. the Vegas spread. Some have also picked the over/unders for each game. 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The Denver Broncos won their Thursday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks, so we just get to enjoy the game of football today and root for the teams that can help Denver. Here are the games we have to watch today: 6:30 AM MT 11:00 AM MT 2:00 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1252:\"\n\n\n \n LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to throw the ball during the 2026 NFL London Games match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to Week 6 NFL action. 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That’s easy. Watch the game, see who does well, give them the game ball. We’re doing something a little different. We’re handing out a pre-game ball. Before we watch the game, let’s settle on a player or players we think might be a decisive advantage […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3471:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 04: Dane Belton #6 of the New York Jets reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 04, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nPlenty of people hand out game balls after the game. That’s easy. Watch the game, see who does well, give them the game ball. We’re doing something a little different. We’re handing out a pre-game ball. Before we watch the game, let’s settle on a player or players we think might be a decisive advantage for the Jets in the upcoming game. Occasionally we might hand out a pre-blame ball. If we think the Jets are going to get slaughtered, we’ll try to identify a prime culprit.\n\nOne caveat: the quarterback is off limits. Nothing personal against quarterbacks, but they are obviously the most important players on the field. We could give out a pre-game or pre-blame ball to the quarterback virtually every week, but that would be boring, so we’re not going to do it. We’ll try to identify somebody besides the quarterback for the glory or the ignominy. \n\nThis approach comes with the obvious drawback that predictions are difficult, especially about the future. We’re destined to get many of these wrong. No matter. We’ll have some laughs along the way. Let’s get to it.\n\nThe Jets pre-game ball for the Jets game against the New England Patriots goes to (drum roll please) – Dane Belton!\n\nThe Jets have some holes on offense going into this game. They are missing Adonai Mitchell, and Omar Cooper and Kenyon Sadiq are both listed as questionable. Breece Hall and Dylan Parham are also missing this game. Against a Patriots team currently ranked 5th in the NFL in yards allowed, the banged up Jets offense will probably not be winning any shootouts on Sunday.\n\nThe Jets defense may have to carry the day. The Patriots may be missing A.J. Brown again on Sunday after he missed the last two games with an injury. In Browns’ absence the Patriots have been relying on the running game and their tight ends in the passing game a lot. Enter Dane Belton. He has been a revelation for the Jets. He rarely misses tackles, wraps up well, is a force against the run, and has the speed to take on tight ends against the pass. If Belton and his running partner Minkah Fitzpatrick can neutralize the Patriots’ tight ends and running backs, the rest of the Patriots weapons on offense aren’t top of the NFL talent. \n\nAgainst a Patriots team that has put up a combined 74 points on offense over the last two games, the Jets’ safeties will play a crucial role in slowing down Drake Maye and company. Maybe Belton forces a fumble. Maybe he sacks Maye in a crucial spot. Maybe he snags an interception. Somehow, some way, I’m looking for Belton to be a difference maker on defense on Sunday. If he is, maybe the Jets have a chance at an upset win. Dane Belton, come on down! Your breakout game awaits. You get your opportunity on Sunday. Let’s see you run with it.\n\nWhat about you? Who would you give the pre-game ball to? 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Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Sports Illustrated Commanders’ […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:40136:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 11: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks to pass during the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 18 October 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-49ers-week-6-final-injury-report\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-49ers-week-6-final-injury-report\">Commanders’ Final Injury Report: Four Out, Nine Questionable vs. Unbeaten 49ers</a>\n\nThe Washington Commanders’ final injury report lists a baker’s dozen of players out or questionable, sure to create an availability problem for Washington facing the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Four players are officially listed as out: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), Javontae Jean-Baptiste (pectoral), <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-marcus-mariota-mcl-sprain-jayden-daniels-quarterback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marcus Mariota (knee)</a>, and Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle). All four players missed practice all week. Nine additional players are also listed as questionable, including Stefon Diggs, Javon Kinlaw, and three safeties.\n\nOf the three safeties, Percy Butler (hamstring) and Tyler Owens (hamstring) missed Thursday’s practice but were upgraded to limited; Nick Cross (illness) was a full participant all three days but is still questionable. <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-giants-week-5-inactives-terry-mclaurin-stefon-diggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All three players missed last week’s game against New York</a>. Quan Martin improved from limited on Thursday to full participation on Friday and Saturday, with no game designation.\n\nStefon Diggs‘ return is possible; he’s officially listed as questionable. He went from missing Thursday’s practice to limited on both Friday and Saturday. Terry McLaurin has no game designation after being limited Thursday and Saturday and sitting out Friday with a hamstring/rest designation. Treylon Burks was also limited all three days but has no game designation. Getting Diggs back would give Jayden Daniels another option in the passing game after playing without him against the Giants.\n\nThe Commanders will also be <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-jacory-croskey-merritt-late-game-carries-giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">without Croskey-Merritt in the backfield</a>, but they should have options. Austin Ekeler was limited all week with a chest injury, while Rachaad White went from full participation Thursday to limited Friday and Saturday.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-second-half-defense-49ers-31-points-burgundy-roundup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington’s defensive front is another area to watch</a> with Omenihu and Jean-Baptiste both out. Kinlaw fully participated Thursday, missed Friday’s practice, and returned Saturday on a limited basis. He’s questionable with ankle and knee injuries. K’Lavon Chaisson, meanwhile, returned to full participation Saturday after sitting out Friday and has no game designation.\n\nThere are still a few roster decisions to make before Monday night. Trey Amos (ankle) and Jordan Magee (hamstring) are both questionable and, like McNichols, remain in their 21-day practice windows. Neither can play until they are activated from their respective reserve lists. Lucas Patrick is also questionable with an illness despite returning to full participation Saturday.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-49ers-week-6-final-injury-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/WASvsSF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WASvsSF</a> game status— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2111532699009646625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#49ers</a> injury report for Monday night: OUT – WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring), DE Nick Bosa (calf), S Marques Sigle (ankle), LB Garret Wallow (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE – WR Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles), DT Gracen Halton (quad), CB Upton Stout (shoulder), DB Siran Neal (neck), WR…— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) <a href=\"https://x.com/nwagoner/status/2111561080510226703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app Commanders fans, take command of game day!\n\n\n\nFollow the action and share every cheer, question and instant reaction with fellow fans on the SB Nation app.\n\n\n\n\nChat live during every game\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly move between communities\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/kyle-shanahan-jayden-daniels-makes-washington-commanders-dangerous-underdog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/kyle-shanahan-jayden-daniels-makes-washington-commanders-dangerous-underdog\">Kyle Shanahan knows Commanders must be taken seriously with Jayden Daniels</a>\n\nHe’s right to do so.\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/5-major-observations-washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-performance-new-york-giants-week-5\">Daniels returned to the lineup</a> against the New York Giants and didn’t miss a beat. It took him a little while to get on time with his receivers, but when the No. 2 pick in 2024 was in the groove, the G-Men had no answer.\n\nThe most pleasing element was Daniels’ mobility. Fans were concerned about how restricted he would be playing with a <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/david-blough-took-restraints-off-jayden-daniels-washington-commanders-return\">brace on his dislocated elbow</a>. He wasn’t bothered by it, and he wasn’t thinking about it.\n\nThat is an immensely positive development. If the same trend continues, the Commanders will be more competitive.\n\nAt a time when the Commanders’ fortunes are teetering, this is desperately needed.\n\nShanahan believes Daniels <a href=\"https://x.com/grantcohn/status/2110826224591503832\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">can be the very best</a>. His pocket presence and rushing ability make him the total package, and his poise has also caught the coach’s eye since he entered the league.\n\n\n“Jayden’s got a chance to be one of the better quarterbacks in this league, without a doubt. You take away the running element of him, just the way he plays in the pocket. So natural with how accurate he is. How strong his arm is. How poised he is going through progression. How fearless he is hanging in there and taking a hit.\n\n\n\n“He’s got the speed and the coordination to win games only with his legs. He’s got all the tools to be as good as there is.”\n\n\nHigh praise, indeed.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/kyle-shanahan-jayden-daniels-makes-washington-commanders-dangerous-underdog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\nPressure Rate vs. Turnover-Worthy Throw Rate CJ Stroud and Jayden Daniels with 0 turnover-worthy throws this season, despite heavy pressure. Data: <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FantasyPtsData</a>, Weeks 1 – 5 <a href=\"https://t.co/5UW1xLGmLd\">pic.twitter.com/5UW1xLGmLd</a>— SFdata9ers🏈📊 (@sfdata9ers) <a href=\"https://x.com/sfdata9ers/status/2111500989068972204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nWashington Post (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/10/17/unified-front-wont-be-enough-save-commanders-flailing-season/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/10/17/unified-front-wont-be-enough-save-commanders-flailing-season/\">Time is running short for the Commanders to make progress</a>\n\nDespite the Commanders’ struggles, their camaraderie remains intact. They aren’t turning on one another.\n\nNone of that will matter if Washington (1-3-1, 0-2-1 NFC East) continues to fail to execute the details on game days.\n\nThe Commanders have been among the worst teams in the NFL in high-leverage situations. They’ll be heavy underdogs against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Monday night in Santa Clara, California. They won’t have a chance unless their ineptitude in “winning time moments,” as Quinn calls them, changes.\n\nIn the last five minutes of first halves this season, they’re 17th in the NFL in point margin. Looking at the last five minutes of regulation — and overtime — they’re tied for 22nd. And the fourth quarter has been a disaster — they’ve been outscored by 18 points (tied for 28th).\n\nThe Commanders haven’t been able to extend drives or get off the field on third and fourth downs. They’ve converted just 31.9 percent of their third-down attempts (29th) and 57.1 percent of their fourth-down attempts (15th). Meanwhile, they’ve allowed opponents to convert 43.3 percent of their third downs (24th) and 75 percent of their fourth downs (26th).\n\nIn the red zone, Washington has been unable to maximize its opportunities or keep opponents out of the end zone. Its offense has scored touchdowns on merely 50 percent of red-zone possessions (tied for 25th). Its defense has allowed touchdowns on 83.3 percent of red-zone possessions (worst in the league).\n\nFrom both a coaching and player perspective, they’ve been significantly outdone by their opponents in all of those areas. To make matters worse, they’ve also fallen victim to self-inflicted miscues.\n\nThe Commanders are averaging 7.8 accepted penalties per game (tied for 19th), which has cost them 58.6 penalty yards per game (14th). Many of those penalties have been committed before the snap on offense. Some of that was expected with Blough being a first-time play caller. But by this point, they should have grown out of that.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/10/17/unified-front-wont-be-enough-save-commanders-flailing-season/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\nQuinn said the team committed the least amount of practice penalties this week. Hopefully that transfers over to the games.— Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) <a href=\"https://x.com/10zJohnson/status/2111498481265447261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-defense-second-half\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-defense-second-half\">Practice notes | Commanders looking to play more consistently in second half</a>\n\nSituational football and clock management have been the two hot topics at the Washington Commanders’ facility this week, but they are not the only things they are trying to fine-tune before their matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.\n\nIt’s something defensive coordinator Daronte Jones and the Commanders are determined to fix.\n\n“Let’s just reset,” Jones said. “Let’s just take a deep breath and focus on our technique and our footwork and our eye placement and just do those things we were doing in the first half.”\n\nFor one half, at least, the Commanders have shown it is possible for them to match up well with San Francisco. However, it will take a complete effort to upset the 49ers on the road, and the Commanders know that.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-defense-second-half\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-mailbag-trade-deadline-daron-payne-josh-conerly-jr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-mailbag-trade-deadline-daron-payne-josh-conerly-jr\">Commanders Mailbag: How Much Should Washington Gamble on a One-Win Team?</a>\n\nHey Phil, I keep seeing Daron Payne’s name in trade rumors, but nobody is running away with the NFC East. Would you really trade him if Washington is still close to the division lead? I understand wanting to get something back before his contract runs out, but wouldn’t that make it harder to turn this season around?\n\nQuestion from Raymond H. on Facebook As we pointed out earlier this week, the trade deadline can be a useful tool when needed. The issue is partly what you brought up about <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-nfc-east-standings-division-race\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the division still being wide open</a>, and partly that Washington has only one win. It’s not worth it for Adam Peters to play the buyer if the team is set for another losing season; they’ll be trading possible picks/prospects away for no reason. The best gauge would be to see where the team stands after the Philadelphia game. If they still only have one win, then <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-daron-payne-trade-rumors-nfl-deadline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trading Daron Payne becomes a real possibility</a>. The only reason I say that is he’s in a contract year; otherwise, I’d never want to trade someone with his skill set, but he will be looking to break the bank, and the Commanders may not think he’s worth what will likely be his last big payday.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-mailbag-trade-deadline-daron-payne-josh-conerly-jr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7690220/2026/10/15/nfl-week-6-predictions-betting-picks/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7690220/2026/10/15/nfl-week-6-predictions-betting-picks/\">NFL Week 6 ATS picks</a>\n\nWashington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers (-7.5) | 8:15 p.m. ET Monday, ABC/ESPN\n\nThe 49ers have failed to cover only once, when they went through the motions and beat an overmatched Cardinals team by 6 in Week 3. They just beat the hated Seahawks in Seattle and now host a team that has been laughed at all week for running the clock out for a tie. Yup. Niners by 6.\n\nThe pick: Commanders \n\nUpset special (spread of at least 3 points): Good news: We’re not taking the Eagles for a third straight week. We were so close and yet so far. We’ll double down on the Jets to win straight up at +270.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7690220/2026/10/15/nfl-week-6-predictions-betting-picks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\nHC Dan Quinn Previews Commanders Vs. 49ers Monday Night Matchup | Commanders | The Gameplan | NFL\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBleeding Green Nation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/187256/jalen-hurts-to-injured-reserve-among-four-eagles-roster-moves\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/187256/jalen-hurts-to-injured-reserve-among-four-eagles-roster-moves\">Jalen Hurts to injured reserve among four Eagles roster moves</a>\n\nBy going on IR due to his “superficial blood clot,” Hurts is now out for at least the Eagles’ next four games:\n\n\nWeek 6 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars\n\n\n\nWeek 7 vs. Dallas Cowboys\n\n\n\nWeek 8 at Washington Commanders\n\n\n\nWeek 9 vs. New York Giants\n\n\nThe Eagles then have a bye in Week 10. The earliest Hurts could possibly return is for the Eagles’ Week 11 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.\n\nIn the meantime, the Eagles will roll with Tanner McKee as their starting quarterback. It’ll be interesting to see how he fares in his first-ever extended NFL action. Cole Payton will likely be the backup for Week 6 since Joe Milton III only joined the team on Friday. To be determined if Milton will eventually overtake Payton or if he’ll just be the emergency third quarterback option.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/187256/jalen-hurts-to-injured-reserve-among-four-eagles-roster-moves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7697600/2026/10/17/nfl-news-rumors-jalen-hurts-micah-parsons-shedeur-sanders/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7697600/2026/10/17/nfl-news-rumors-jalen-hurts-micah-parsons-shedeur-sanders/\">The Athletic ponders if this could lead to a Philly roster tear down:</a>\n\nIf the losses pile up, you’ll begin hearing Philly’s big names in trade discussions, whether general manager Howie Roseman intends to deal them or not. I have had team executives already float whether the Eagles would/could/should part with running back Saquon Barkley and cornerback Riq Woolen. Offensive guard <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7692754/2026/10/15/landon-dickerson-eagles-future/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Landon Dickerson wondered aloud</a> this week whether he’s in the team’s future plans.\n\nWhat becomes of Hurts’ and the Eagles’ partnership after this season appears complicated. The two sides did not renegotiate his contract this offseason, three years after his $255 million extension. A franchise that typically does big deals earlier than most teams, the Eagles have Hurts under contract for just two more years, and this season was viewed as critical to determining which way things would go.\n\nTo read more of this article from The Athletic, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7697600/2026/10/17/nfl-news-rumors-jalen-hurts-micah-parsons-shedeur-sanders/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/222693/roster-analysis-player-grades-pff-scheme-changes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/222693/roster-analysis-player-grades-pff-scheme-changes\">Cowboys state of the roster: Any way to fix this mess?</a>\n\nThe Front Seven – High hopes, hard landing\n\nThe Cowboys brought in five free agents and invested three draft picks to improve the front seven. The results so far have been more than disappointing.\n\nThe defensive interior was supposed to be the jewel of the defense, but that was then and this is now.\n\nToday, the Cowboys may be best served by moving LT Overton outside more, and perhaps Rashan Gary inside more – or just give James Houston or Tyrus Wheat a chance outside whenever they are healthy. Can’t get any worse on the right side right now.\n\nAnd at linebacker, the Cowboys only have hope left: the swift and healthy return of DeMarvion Overshown.\n\nTrade/Free Agency acquisitions – Getting the Wish.com version\n\nThe eight players brought in from the outside had a hugely disappointing start to the season in Dallas.\n\nTwo hits on backup players among 10 acquisitions. I’m sorry, but that calls into question the entire pro scouting department. It won’t help now, but that pro scouting division needs to see some heads roll at the end of the season and a lot of new faces.\n\nOther than that, Joey Porter Jr. at least brings the promise of a scheme change.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/222693/roster-analysis-player-grades-pff-scheme-changes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/175651/new-york-giants-mailbag-cam-skattebo-peanut-punch-more-questions\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/175651/new-york-giants-mailbag-cam-skattebo-peanut-punch-more-questions\">New York Giants mailbag: Cam Skattebo, ‘peanut punch’, more questions</a>\n\nRobert Stolzenberger asks: A lot has been made, rightfully, about the Commanders’ poor deciding and executing at the end of OT in game 5. But wouldn’t it have been much safer and smarter for the Giants to have tried the field goal on 2nd down (I think it was) instead of handing it off to Skattebo for a couple of more yards up the middle? They were already inside the 25 yard line and any score would have won the game immediately. Winston had been on fire and the Washington defense was pretty grabby already on every play. Seems to me I recall Parcells and other team’s coaches not waiting for 4th down or taking more time off the clock in similar situations — rather just get it over with. Also, who would make that call, the OC or Harbaugh? We should be 4-1.\n\nEd says: Robert, no. Stay with me, and I will explain.\n\nSkattebo ran for 5 yards and a first down right before the overtime two-minute warning. So, what you are asking is if the Giants should have simply kicked the field goal on first down coming out of the two-minute warning. Now, of course if the Giants make the kick there they win the game, Both teams had already possessed the ball once.\n\nBut … there is always a’but’.\n\nRemember that placekicker Dominic Zvada missed three of five field-goal tries in the game, and had already missed from 46 yards during overtime. Washington had already used its two allotted timeouts in overtime.\n\nYes, if you make the kick there you win the game. If you miss, though, you are handing the ball to Washington at about the 32-yard line with 1:50 to play. They have plenty of time to go down the field and kick a game-winning field goal, even without timeouts. We saw that play out. Had the Commanders not screwed up the clock management they moved down the field after the fumble and had plenty of time to get off a makeable field-goal try.\n\nThe idea is to run the ball twice, maybe three times and work the clock down so that the game-winning field goal try by Zvada would be the final play of the game. That way, you take away any chance Washington has of winning the game.\n\nHere is how Harbaugh explained it Sunday night:\n\n“The idea was to run it twice, and then run it down, get as close as we could, protect the football, which we talked about numerous times, and then run it down and take the knee. So in case he doesn’t make the field goal, there’s no time for them to come back and get the field goal. That’s the strategy.”\n\nIt was absolutely the proper way to play the situation. If Skattebo does his job, the Giants leave the Commanders with no opportunity to win. The only other way to do it is to take a knee three straight times, but that does result in moving the ball back a bit.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/175651/new-york-giants-mailbag-cam-skattebo-peanut-punch-more-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nUpcoming opponent – 49ers\n\nCommanders next game is on the road on Monday Night Football vs the San Francisco 49ers \n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50205015/san-francisco-49ers-rule-de-nick-bosa-monday-night\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50205015/san-francisco-49ers-rule-de-nick-bosa-monday-night\">49ers rule out Bosa for Monday, still hopeful for Evans, Juszczyk</a>\n\nAsked about Evans’ status for the game, Shanahan said, “We’ll know on Monday,” though it’s worth noting that Evans has already played in games this year after missing practices during the week with injury.\n\nAs for Juszczyk, he has no injury designation and will return from the knee sprain and bone bruise he suffered in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos. That injury was initially expected to keep Juszczyk out for two to three weeks, but he recovered quickly and was a full participant in practice Friday and Saturday after he was limited Thursday.\n\n“It looked bad at the beginning, and they said they thought it would be three weeks,” Shanahan said. “Juice has always been fast every time he’s ever been hurt, but this was really impressive.”\n\nElsewhere on the injury report, the 49ers ruled out receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring), safety Marques Sigle (ankle) and linebacker Garret Wallow (hamstring). Defensive tackle Gracen Halton (quadricep), safety Siran Neal (neck), cornerback Upton Stout (shoulder), defensive lineman Mykel Williams and wideout Christian Kirk (calf) join Evans with questionable designations.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50205015/san-francisco-49ers-rule-de-nick-bosa-monday-night\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNiners Nation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/post/gLFYnOP5DjBq\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/post/gLFYnOP5DjBq\">How to attack the Commanders</a>\n\nWashington is 8th in run defense but 29th in pass defense. However, they are not doing as well against the run, now that Leo Chenal went on IR, while CB Trey Amos will be returning to help with the pass defense.\n\nMaybe the best strategy would be to present a balanced attack. Then the defense has to guard against both the run or pass. Purdy should just take what the defense gives him, and he should make the defense to pick their own poison.\n\nPurdy should invite the blitz, then roll away from which side the blitzer comes from. CMC should never stay in and block. He should swing out wide, so he gives Purdy a quick, easy safety valve. That way, Purdy gets rid of the football before the blitzer can get to him.\n\nThe Giants certainly had big plays after fooling the defense, so I hope Purdy runs many option plays, with fakes and misdirections.\n\nOne play I would like to see, and think could result in a TD, is for Purdy to fake left, fake right, then hit Kittle over the middle.\n\n[Bill-in-Bangkok: While the analysis offered in this FEED post is…unsophisticated, I was saved the need to offer any constructive feedback by Hogs Haven regular, Rebel Yell, who wrote a pulitzer-worthy comment in response:]<a href=\"https://sbnation.com/users/otlDyMEWnh/RebelYell\"></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://sbnation.com/users/otlDyMEWnh/RebelYell?_gl=1*1d5vn6a*_gcl_au*MTg1MjYxMzY0Ny4xNzkxNTAyNDky*_ga*MTM3Mzc2NTcxNy4xNzgzNzE5OTg0*_ga_2M5GYNY1YS*czE3OTIyOTcyNjMkbzU3NiRnMSR0MTc5MjI5NzMyMiRqMSRsMCRoMA..\">RebelYell</a>\n\nFWIW Chenal wasn’t starting for us except when Luvu was injured for a couple of weeks, and losing him hasn’t affected our run defense much if at all. The Giants tried to run it last week and we stonewalled them for the entire first half. Then they started throwing and we gave up touchdown after touchdown.\n\nOur secondary has had three problems.\n\n1. Mike Sainristil has been a disaster. He is the worst DB in the league. Anytime Purdy sees a jersey with ‘0’ on it, he should just throw it there – it’s a guaranteed completion with a high chance of being a TD. The only good news from a Redskins perspective is that second year player Amos (started last year and was projected to star this year during the preseason) has finally returned from injuries so maybe Sainristil won’t see the field at all. That said who knows what to expect from a second year CB who played half a season last year and has been out since November with a broken leg?\n\n\nWe don’t have a deep safety. We have a couple of guys who can play strong safety, and a fast guy who ought to be able to play deep but can’t figure out where he’s supposed to be and can’t tackle.\n\n\n\nWe’ve had problems with some of the guys knowing their responsibilities. This is improving but was still an issue last week.\n\n\nIn terms of plays which will work – we can’t cover any tight end, let alone Kittle. Purdy won’t have to fake left, fake right or anything like that. He can just stand there and stare Kittle down, even point at him if he likes so we know where he’s throwing it before sailing a gentle, looping pass somewhere in Kittle’s vicinity. That’s all you need to complete a tight end pass against us.\n\nNo I don’t think you have to worry about scoring on us at all. What you do have to worry about, if you have to worry at all, is Jayden having a day. He’s looked special again this year and he’s capable of winning a game all by himself. If you lose it’ll be because Jayden went off on you – no other reason.\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nPro Football Talk\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/as-nfl-prepares-to-stage-steelers-saints-in-paris-local-unrest-intensifies\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/as-nfl-prepares-to-stage-steelers-saints-in-paris-local-unrest-intensifies\">As NFL prepares to stage Steelers-Saints in Paris, local unrest intensifies</a>\n\nOn Saturday, more than 1,200 arrests were made after an “<a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6d937wedj7jo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">escalation in violence</a>” that occurred with roughly 550,000 citizens protesting.\n\nThe demonstrations, sparked by concerns regarding conditions in schools and the cost of living, have lingered for weeks.\n\nSaid the NFL on Wednesday: “We’re excited for the first-ever regular season game in Paris, and <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-reiterates-plan-to-play-steelers-saints-in-paris-despite-local-unrest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">preparations continue as scheduled</a> for NFL events and the game at Stade de France on October 25. 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Use the app’s NEW game chat to discuss every big play with fans across Duval.\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nFaster commenting and posting\n\n\n\nEasy access to communities and conversations\n\n\n\n\nDownload on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_h2w&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_h2w\">Android</a>.\n\n\nHow to Watch\n\nWhen: Sunday, October 18, at 9:30 a.m. ET\n\nWhere: Wembley Stadium\n\nLive Stream: FOX, NFL Network and <a href=\"https://www.jaguars.com/tvaffiliates\">Jaguars TV affiliate networks</a>\n\nRadio Broadcast: WJXL 1010AM/92.5 FM and <a href=\"https://www.jaguars.com/radioaffiliates\">Jaguars radio affiliate networks</a>\n\nOdds: Jaguars are 2.5-point favorites, per <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>\n\nWhat are you looking forward to seeing today, Jaguars fans? 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As of this writing, we still are unsure if quarterback Caleb Williams will make his return from a hamstring injury.\n\nNow in their “difficult stretch” of the season, the chance to steal a game or two as a traditional underdog feels like it could be the difference between actually competing for the division and another season falling by the wayside.\n\nHere is the scenario the Falcons face if they beat the Chicago Bears in Week 6, as well as if they lose.\n\n\n\nIf the Falcons win\n\nThey will get the season back on track and pull themselves back to .500, which is likely what many fans would have signed up for at this point in the campaign before it started. Fans certainly would have taken it following the 0-2 start.\n\nLooking at the early division race, Atlanta would have a chance at claiming sole possession of first place with a Panthers defeat in Philadelphia against a reeling Eagles squad. 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The Jacksonville Jaguars are finishing their 2026 London stretch today against the Houston Texans. Kickoff is at 9:30 AM EST; you can find out how to watch/listen here. Game updates can be found on our X/Twitter, Bluesky, and Facebook. INACTIVES: 12:38: Cam Little’s kick from 60 yards is good! Tied […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8264:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Head coach Liam Coen of the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason game at EverBank Field on August 28, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Big Cat Country! The Jacksonville Jaguars are finishing their 2026 London stretch today against the Houston Texans. Kickoff is at 9:30 AM EST; you can find out how to watch/listen <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-game-information/90102/jags-texans-nfl-week-6-watching-guide\">here</a>. Game updates can be found on our <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">X/Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bigcatcountry.bsky.social\">Bluesky</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BigCatCountry/\">Facebook</a>.\n\nINACTIVES:\n\n\nThe following players will be inactive for the Jaguars in today’s game: 1 CB Montaric Brown 18 WR CJ Williams 22 S Jalen Huskey 36 CB Jaylon Jones 46 LS Ross Matiscik 90 DE Wesley Williams 98 DT Albert Regis— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarsPR/status/2111789553623118094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n12:38: Cam Little’s kick from 60 yards is good! Tied game. Texans win 34-31.\n\n12:31: Lawrence finds Meyers for the first down. For some reason, the Jags abandoned the run. Two-minute warning. \n\n12:21: The Texans are flagged for tripping Miller. Collins picks up the first down for Houston. TRAVIS HUNTER INTERCEPTION!\n\n\nTRAVIS HUNTER PICKS IT OFF IN THE END ZONE HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/3t5alPW3z1\">pic.twitter.com/3t5alPW3z1</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111856962044416268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n12:06: Travis Hunter comes up big on offense! Washington gets the first down. TRAVIS HUNTER TOUCHDOWN!!\n\n\nTravis Hunter breaking tackles left and right out there HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/PpIhEZZvYv\">pic.twitter.com/PpIhEZZvYv</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111851376254861610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n11:58: Stroud finds Schultz for the first down. Touchdown Texans following an interference call on Jarrian. \n\n\nThe cutback and vision from Jawhar Jordan on this touchdown run 🔥 HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xRtD213b8j\">pic.twitter.com/xRtD213b8j</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111850180144226312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n11:44: The Texans punt. Lawrence connects with Meyers for a first down. Meyers with another first down! Tuten gets the first down, and the Texans called for a 12th man on the field. TOUCHDOWN BOERKIRCHER!\n\n\nNate Boerkircher with the INSANE one-handed touchdown catch! 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HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/volhpIM4kI\">pic.twitter.com/volhpIM4kI</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111842538105512186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n11:02: Touchdown Texans. \n\n\nAn absolutely perfect throw from CJ Stroud for the touchdown HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Ebmjyao7cO\">pic.twitter.com/Ebmjyao7cO</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111835547987579076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n10:46: Jags get the first down following a penalty by the Texans’ defense. Lawrence to Hunter brings the Jags to the red zone. ANOTHER TUTEN TOUCHDOWN!\n\n\nBhayshul Tuten gets his second TD of the day! HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/rjs9PpK7cn\">pic.twitter.com/rjs9PpK7cn</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111833468611014692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n10:39: Jarrian is called for illegal contact. The Texans retake the lead after a field goal. \n\n10:22: The Texans punt after going three-and-out. Lawrence’s pass to Meyers is dropped, but his next pass to Washington is caught and run for the first down. Another holding call against the Jags. Meyers catches Trevor’s pass for the first down. Washington gets the first down. TOUCHDOWN TUTEN!!!\n\n\nBhayshul Tuten weaves his way in for the touchdown and the <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> are on the board HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/oBswI5s9Mr\">pic.twitter.com/oBswI5s9Mr</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111827644723388535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n10:14: Rodriguez once again with the first down! Tuten’s touchdown is negated by a bullshit holding call on Strange. Lawrence’s pass is intercepted in the end zone. \n\n10:04: Chris Rodriguez Jr. runs for the first down. Lawrence connects with Strange for the first down. Rodriguez gets the first down. Tuten runs for the first down. End of the first quarter. \n\n9:57: Stroud connects with Collins inside the nine-yard line. Touchdown Texans. \n\n\nFoster Moreau is left wide open and the <a href=\"https://x.com/HoustonTexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonTexans</a> are on the board. HOUvsJAX on NFL Network Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/oPPabnAEam\">pic.twitter.com/oPPabnAEam</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2111819355847598395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n9:41: The Texans go three-and-out. A ref slipped on the field and is being carted off. Tuten runs for the first down. Nate B. picks up seven yards. The Jags go for it on fourth down and fail to convert. \n\n9:30: Houston won the toss and chose to defer. Abdullah returns the ball around the 30-yard line. Lawrence connects with Strange across the 50 for a pickup of 24. BTJ was wide open and dropped the ball. 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Both were important pieces in the win over a scrappy team desperate for a victory.\n\nBattle finished the day with two interceptions thrown by Malik Willis, and All finished the day with 3 catches for 25 yards.\n\nAll was the second-leading receiver for the Bengals behind Ja’Marr Chase, who finished the day with 77 yards and another ridiculous touchdown.\n\nThe team will need to cut down on the self-inflicted wounds before heading to Baltimore next weekend.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792321500;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13477;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Colbie Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13460;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Zion Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:363;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"212591ec9085e42ee406c746f01f26a1\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"New York Jets News: Jets look to upset Patriots and improve record to 3-3\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/97709/new-york-jets-news-jets-look-to-upset-patriots-and-improve-record-to-3-3\";s:11:\"description\";s:285:\"Happy Sunday, Jets fans! The Jets play their first AFC East game of the year today against the hated Patriots. New England is favored, but an upset win gets the Jets back to .500. As we get ready for the game, here are your daily Jets links. What’s the Recipe for a Jets Win in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5859:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 13: Quincy Williams #56 of the New York Jets sacks Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHappy Sunday, Jets fans!\n\nThe Jets play their first AFC East game of the year today against the hated Patriots. New England is favored, but an upset win gets the Jets back to .500.\n\nAs we get ready for the game, here are your daily Jets links.\n\n\n\nWhat’s the Recipe for a Jets Win in New England? – <a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/what-is-the-recipe-for-a-jets-win-against-new-england-patriots-10-16-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/what-is-the-recipe-for-a-jets-win-against-new-england-patriots-10-16-2026\">NY Jets</a>\n\nMinkah Fitzpatrick, five others fined for player safety fouls in Week 6 – <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/minkah-fitzpatrick-five-others-fined-for-player-safety-fouls-in-week-6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/minkah-fitzpatrick-five-others-fined-for-player-safety-fouls-in-week-6\">Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk</a>\n\nJets-Pats will likely come down to a certain race – <a 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data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/10/17/ny-jets-garrett-wilson-poised-monster-outing-pats/\">Connor Long/Jets X-Factor</a>\n\nJets need struggling offense to finally deliver in crucial Patriots showdown – <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/jets-need-struggling-offense-to-finally-deliver-in-crucial-patriots-showdown/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/jets-need-struggling-offense-to-finally-deliver-in-crucial-patriots-showdown/\">Brian Costello/NY Post</a>\n\nAaron Glenn’s chance is here to get his Jets signature win — and reignite a dormant rivalry – <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/aaron-glenns-chance-is-here-to-get-his-jets-signature-win-vs-patriots/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/aaron-glenns-chance-is-here-to-get-his-jets-signature-win-vs-patriots/\">Steve Serby/NY Post</a>\n\nDavid Bailey, Arvell Reese already making Jets, Giants both look like winners – <a 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And in the NFL, that is a dangerous thing. However, this is the Arizona Cardinals, and we have been dealing with this for most of their existence. So, maybe today is not the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2084:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals passes the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHere is the thing…\n\nNo one, and I mean no one is buying the Arizona Cardinals having a chance in this one. And in the NFL, that is a dangerous thing.\n\nHowever, this is the Arizona Cardinals, and we have been dealing with this for most of their existence. So, maybe today is not the day to call the bluff of the sharps.\n\nWe still are tuning in though. The team needs support, and we can provide that as we cheer them on at home, while they go into the Rams home and try to shock everyone.\n\nHere is everything you need to know about the game.\n\nArizona Cardinals (1-4) at Los Angeles Rams (2-3)\n\nDate: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Time: 1:05 p.m. AT Location: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, CA National TV: Fox (Channel 10 locally) National online streaming: FoxSports TV announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play) Greg Olsen (analyst) Pam Oliver (sideline) Radio: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Radio announcers: J.P. Shadrick (play-by-play), A.Q. Shipley (analyst), Dani Sureck (sideline) Spanish Radio: Latino Mix 100.3 FM KQMR Spanish Radio announcers: Jesus Quinonez (play-by-play) and Irving Villanueva (analyst) Betting line: Cardinals +12.5 per <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/football/nfl/arizona-cardinals-@-los-angeles-rams-36160495\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/football/nfl/arizona-cardinals-@-los-angeles-rams-36160495\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792321200;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:34:\"Arizona Cardinals Game Information\";i:1;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals Odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:365;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a9298e944e1fbbddbac1a9274354e599\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Texans at Jaguars live game discussion, direct from London for Week 6\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-discussion/78342/texans-at-jaguars-live-game-discussion-direct-from-london-for-week-6\";s:11:\"description\";s:300:\"Hello and good morning all you guys, gals, and nonbinary pals out there in Texansland today and welcome to week 6 of the NFL season. Well, pip pip cheery-o and ::yawns:: who the hell thought having football on at 6:30 a.m. Pacific Time (8:30 a.m. Central) was a good idea? And they want to make […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3748:\"\n\n\n \n NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 11: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans reacts while walking off the field after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the game at Nissan Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHello and good morning all you guys, gals, and nonbinary pals out there in Texansland today and welcome to week 6 of the NFL season.\n\nWell, pip pip cheery-o and ::yawns:: who the hell thought having football on at 6:30 a.m. Pacific Time (8:30 a.m. Central) was a good idea? And they want to make more of these games at unspeakable hours? Has the NFL really saturated the market on this side of the pond that much?\n\nAs of the time of this publication (5:30 Central), I am a mere ~3 hours away from rolling out of bed, getting my breakfast soda (a crisp, refreshing Diet Dr. Pepper) and putting the Texans on Sunday Ticket.\n\nTexans, by the time you read this (and you’re obviously reading this), you will be minutes away from taking the field.\n\nI will be tired. I will be cranky.\n\nKindly do not piss me off. They would feel the cosmic waves of psychic anger all the way in England.\n\nBut for those of you who do decide to get up early to watch the only team that matters (the Texans, duh), here’s what you need to know to find them since, after all, they will be the only game on at the time.\n\nTV: NFL Network\n\nRadio: 95.7 The Fan\n\nStreaming: DirecTV*, Fubo*, NFL+*, SlingTV*, YouTubeTV* (*subscription required)\n\nEnjoy the game, y’all, go get them crumpets!\n\nGo Texans.\n\n\nJoin Battle Red Blog on game day!\n\n\n\nStay on top of every Texans update and debate every snap with other diehard fans. Game-day discussion is smoother in the SB Nation app.\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nJump easily between conversations\n\n\n\nFaster commenting and posting\n\n\n\n\nDownload on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_game_threads&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_game_threads\">Android</a>.\n\n\nWhat: Week 5 of the NFL season\n\nWhere: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN\n\nWhen: Sunday, October 11, 12 p.m. CST\n\nWhy: Because THEY BETTER WIN THIS ONE DAMMIT.\n\nTV: CBS (Announcers: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta; Referee: Alex Kemp)\n\nRadio: 95.7 The Fan\n\nStreaming: DirecTV*, Fubo*, Hulu + Live Sports*, Paramount+*, NFL+*, YouTube*, YouTubeTV*, (*subscriptions required)\n\nEnjoy the game, y’all. \n\nGo Texans!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792319400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Houston Texans discussion\";i:1;s:23:\"Texans Game Day Threads\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:366;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"baa63d61a79a1723212fa791f83bb04b\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Panthers fans optimistic, in spite of short term concerns\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-discussion/61598/panthers-fans-optimistic-in-spite-of-short-term-concerns\";s:11:\"description\";s:309:\"Fans of the Carolina Panthers have a lot of bright side to look at these days, even though their favorite team’s list of injuries is rivaled only by this week’s opponent. Carolina is 2-2, coming back healthier from their early bye week, and managed to hold onto the lead in the NFC South despite not […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2708:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Jaycee Horn #8 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFans of the Carolina Panthers have a lot of bright side to look at these days, even though their favorite team’s list of injuries is rivaled only by this week’s opponent. Carolina is 2-2, coming back healthier from their early bye week, and managed to hold onto the lead in the NFC South despite not playing in Week 5. Bryce Young is playing the best ball of his career. Devin Lloyd looks like the free agent signing of the century when he’s healthy. Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, when healthy, are feasting under Young’s newfound confidence and competence. Really, what’s not to love?\n\n88% of Panthers fans are confident in the current direction of the franchise. That is in line with the high numbers that our Reacts surveys have been returning for most of the season. These are amazing numbers for a franchise that everybody thought had a decent chance of picking near the top of the 2027 NFL Draft. If I told you at the during the 2026 NFL Draft that, by the bye week, Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Jonathon Brooks, Brady Christensen, Taylor Moton, Ikem Ekwonu, Nic Scourton, Tershawn Wharton, and Xavier Legette would all be injured reserve already, then you would have likely and reasonably assumed the Panthers were already at 0-4 and looking to sell off their used parts for pennies on the dollars.\n\nInstead, the team is somehow trending upwards in spite of only returning Moton and Wharton off of that list in the week after the bye. There are legitimate concerns about the status and future of this roster. No team is going to lose both of their starting outside corners and thrive afterwards.\n\nThe Panthers are fortunate that their next major test is Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee. With most of his receivers having missed significant practice time—if they are even all playing on Sunday—the odds of him being the centered of a well-oiled passing machine are low.\n\nWhat actually happens next is anybody’s guess, but Panthers fans have to be feeling pretty good about their chances today.\n\nCheckout <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel</a>, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792318397;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Cat Scratch Reader\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Carolina Panthers discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:367;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5596970782f6bfe85c4bb7264bf68c70\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"The Broncos keep finding ways to win, no matter the challenge\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/189439/the-broncos-keep-finding-ways-to-win-no-matter-the-challenge\";s:11:\"description\";s:307:\"Good morning, Broncos Country! The Denver Broncos find ways to win games. Period. All of this nonsense on is this sustainable … it’s the makeup of this team. It was the case last season. It’s the case this season. You can call it moxie. You can call resiliency. In the end, the Broncos just find […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3707:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 15: Head Coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nThe Denver Broncos find ways to win games. Period. \n\nAll of this nonsense on is this sustainable … it’s the makeup of this team. It was the case last season. It’s the case this season. You can call it moxie. You can call resiliency. In the end, the Broncos just find a way to get victories. \n\nAfter the six-game gauntlet Denver had to start the season, sitting at 4-2 is a helluva feat.\n\nAs Broncos head coach Sean Payton said after the 17-14 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks:\n\n\n“Here’s what I said to them. There’s still, obviously, a lot of things that we can improve on, we have to. When this initial stretch was given to us, it’s hard to figure out in our league, you guys know that. When you look at last season, and then you project what teams are going to be like, it’s hard to do. We found a way to get four wins. \n\n\n\n“We understand that certainly we have to become more effective, more efficient offensively, and yet … Even in the kicking game, I thought we hit the huge field goal, but they won that battle tonight, they did relative to field position. Defense really was lights out. … It was a good win, but there’s a lot of work to do.”\n\n\nYes, Bo Nix and the offense need to get better. \n\nBut you would much rather sit at 4-2 with areas to improve upon rather than the alternative. \n\n“Shoot, we just have to execute,” Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins said to the media after the game. “You know, we’ve played some really good defenses. Every single team we’ve played has a really good defense. So you just got to go to the drawing board and figure it out and execute. That is what it comes down to, execution.”\n\nThere’s also that added motivation to correct the issues and to know the offense is capable of more.\n\n“For sure. I think as we go, as we continue to go throughout the season, we’ll just find ways to get better and better,” Nix said. “I do think you have to (attribute it to) the schedule, just the first six games we knew were going to be tough. To come out 4-2 with really a complete team effort in all six games, it’s a complete team effort to get four of those wins. We came up short just barely in San Fran. We could be 5-1. 4-2 is a really good spot, and then as an offense, we’ll figure out ways to continue to improve.”\n\nIn the end, all that matters is the Broncos are 4-2 after a brutal stretch to open the season. And as is the case with this team, it just finds ways to win games.\n\n“The record,” Payton said when asked what gives him reason to smile about the 4-2 record. “Meaning I say that the record, because those wins are hard to get. So we just played a real good team, and I feel like we can continue to improve. 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Recently, John Sheeren from A to Z Sports put together a list of upcoming players who will have their contracts […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8990:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals don’t play today because of their bye week, so it is a perfect time to kind of zoom out and look at things on a more macro level beyond just this season.\n\nRecently, <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/bengals-updated-list-pending-2027-free-agents-at-bye-week/\">John Sheeren from A to Z Sports</a> put together a list of upcoming players who will have their contracts expiring following the season. It may seem long at first, but in reality most teams have a laundry list of players who are set to become free agents following the end of the season, but they aren’t all filled with the same quality of talent.\n\nHere we are going to focus simply on the 2023 draft class as it seems to be the most prominent:\n\n\nJordan Battle, Chase Brown, Andrei Iosivas, Myles Murphy, and DJ Turner II are all former draftees from the Bengals’ 2023 draft class set to hit free agency next offseason. That’s five starters who’ve all been together since the beginning of their careers.\n\n\nIt is safe to say that Turner is probably viewed as the most “you have to re-sign this guy” on the entire list. If he were to hit free agency, he would easily be one of the top free agents. The odds of that are low, as the franchise tag would probably be used, but him being unsigned is likely a sign of a bigger problem Cincinnati has had, which is catching up with giving their players more guaranteed money or even guaranteed money beyond the first year. Neither side dragged this out in the media, but given how common of a theme it has been, that is likely.\n\nThe problem after that is you kind of have to start looking at who is worth re-signing or maybe investing in elsewhere. We have seen this team successfully do this a few times. They opted to let pass rusher Carl Lawson and cornerback William Jackson walk in free agency after both had been fairly productive during their rookie contracts. Instead, they reinvested that money into players like Trey Hendrickson, Chidobe Awuzie, and Mike Hilton. It effectively helped lay a nice bedrock for that defense that helped them during the height of their Super Bowl window in 2021 and 2022.\n\nAre players like Chase Brown, Myles Murphy, Andrei Iosivas, and Jordan Battle replaceable for the right price in free agency or with moderate to low draft capital? I would say absolutely. Brown has had a rough patch, but even if he were playing at a high level, at some point you have to look at all the money you are spending on offense when you know you have an Amarius Mims contract coming up. Murphy might have a case depending on the price, but he likely wouldn’t sign for less than what he was set to make if they had exercised his fifth-year option without at least hitting the open market first.\n\nThe front office’s biggest win was not extending Battle this offseason, like there were rumblings about. He has flashes of being a playmaker, but his tackling has been downright unacceptable for a guy who is going to be in so many open-field situations. He is 100 percent replaceable with a veteran signing. The team already has several players in place to take Iosivas’ spot at WR3. Honestly, he had been splitting time there with Mike Gesicki already, and the team could stand to add someone with a bit more speed to open things up and take advantage of the constant 1-on-1s they see because of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.\n\nIt is set to be an offseason where we may see another big turnover. The 2023 draft class has been mediocre at best, and some of the better hits are at positions that are easily replaceable.\n\nWho are you keeping out of the upcoming free agents?\n\n\nWho Dey! Join Bengals fans on the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nFollow every drive and share your game-day reactions with the Bengals community in real time.\n\n\n\n\nChat live with fans during the game\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nJump easily between communities and conversations\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nBengals News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/3-potential-trades-the-bengals-could-make-prior-to-2026-deadline-01m515ymmw6v\">3 Potential Trades the Bengals Could Make Prior to 2026 Deadline</a>\n\n\nPro Football Focus currently has Barton graded as the 27th-best linebacker in the league. The cap hit for the 30-year-old linebacker is over $4 million for the 2026 season. If it’s an all-in situation, Barton would fit the bill.\n\n\nThe Bengals made an unnecessary cote of confidence in Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight at linebacker by not bringing in any competition at the position. Now we are seeing some consistent struggles pop back up. This team has to find a way to fix that issue and fast. We have seen the Bengals make an in-season trade in each of the last two seasons (running back Khalil Herbert 2024 and Joe Flacco last season), so it wouldn’t be that out of the realm for this front office to do something like this.\n\n<a href=\"https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/10/17/bengals-banking-al-golden-jack-kiser-notre-dame-reunion/92300710007/\">Bengals banking on Al Golden, Jack Kiser Notre Dame reunion</a>\n\nWhat is fortunate here is that Kiser isn’t Cincinnati’s answer to their linebacker problem. He is hopefully the answer to a special teams issue. Even though he is replacing one of their better pieces in linebacker Swayze Bozeman. This unit — especially on field goal blocking and punt return — could not be much worse. You have to consider had the Bengals not rushed anyone on field goal blocks or had anyone move on punt return that they probably have at least one more win. It is unacceptable.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-could-reshape-backfield-with-star-sec-running-back-in-2027-nfl-draft-01m4tzqkx9d9\">Bengals Could Reshape Backfield With Star SEC Running Back in 2027 NFL Draft</a>\n\nPro Football Focus had the Bengals landing Florida running back Jadan Baugh. Even if it isn’t Baugh, this could be the year that taking a dynamic running back makes sense to get this offense to that next level of ridiculousness. You already have Burrow, Chase and Higgins, you just need someone who can make that first man miss to really do some damage.\n\nNFL News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-network-bears-qb-caleb-williams-hamstring-expected-to-start-sunday-vs-falcons\">NFL Network: Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) expected to start Sunday vs. Falcons</a>\n\nThis is a big return for the Chicago Bears who are coming towards a fork in the road on their season similar in a way to how Cincinnati sits at 3-2 going into the bye week. The Bears have fared alright in his absence, but they are coming off a rough loss to the Green Bay Packers and need a jolt of energy.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-not-planning-to-place-jalen-hurts-on-ir/\">Eagles place Jalen Hurts on IR, as he deals with superficial blood clot</a>\n\nThis is a pretty sizable blow to an Eagles team that is already dealing with a ton of injuries. The exact severity here is still the main concern, obviously. 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Let’s take a look at how everyone responded to our questions this week, shall we? Yes, we shall. As always, our first question for this week was whether or not you feel that our favorite football team […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4024:\"\n\n\n \n NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 11: Andrew van Ginkel #43 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts with Jake Golday #41 of the Minnesota Vikings after a fumble recovery during the third quarter of a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 11, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Morgan Simmons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt’s time to take a look at our SB Nation Reacts results for this week, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s take a look at how everyone responded to our questions this week, shall we?\n\nYes, we shall.\n\nAs always, our first question for this week was whether or not you feel that our favorite football team is trending in the right direction. After tearing off five straight wins to begin their 2026 season, fans are finally starting to feel pretty good about things concerning the purple.\n\nOf those who responded to our survey, 79% feel that the Minnesota Vikings are heading in the right direction. As of now, they’re one of the league’s three remaining undefeated teams, and one of only two who are sitting at 5-0. After this week, they could still be one of two 5-0 teams, depending on how the Kansas City Chiefs fare, and could find themselves behind a potentially 6-0 team from San Francisco that plays on Monday night. Still, they won’t see anything but a zero in the loss column for another week, at least, and that feels pretty darn good at this point in time.\n\nThat leads us into our other question for this week, which is when you think the Vikings might see something other than a zero in the loss column. We looked at the next four games on the schedule and asked which of them might give the Vikings their first loss, or whether you thought they could go into their International Series game in Mexico City against the aforementioned San Francisco 49ers with a 9-0 mark. It doesn’t appear as though the majority of you think they’re going to get there unscathed.\n\nOf those who responded to our poll, 40% of you feel that the first time the Vikings will take a loss this season will be in their next prime-time appearance, when they host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Week 9. That’s also the night that Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. Another 31% of you think that the team will lose when they make their annual trip to Ford Field two weeks from Sunday to take on the Detroit Lions. There are 18% of you who do think the Vikings will make it to Mexico City to face the Niners without a loss, while 7% of you think the first loss will come on the team’s trip to Lambeau Field in Week 10. And, yes, there are 4% of you who believe that the Vikings’ next loss will come the next time they take the field, that being when they host the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium a week from Sunday, fresh off their bye week.\n\nI do tend to lean more towards the majority on this one. I’d like to think the Vikings and the Niners are going to have a battle of unbeatens on Sunday Night Football in Week 11, but Josh Allen and company are going to be a tough task, even at home. It’s going to be interesting to see what Brian Flores is going to have in store for that Buffalo offense. But of those next four games, I think that’s the best chance for the Vikings to get knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten.\n\nThose are our SB Nation Reacts results for this week, ladies and gentlemen. 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Talib absolutely eviscerated Fitzpatrick’s comments and I am here for it. Zack Kelberman posted the full transcript of this clip on X […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2971:\"\n\n\n \n BOULDER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 29: Former NFL football cornerback Aqib Talib looks on from the sideline prior to the game between the Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field on November 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFormer Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib had some choice words for Ryan Fitzpatrick <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/post/z1mH5fA2gkA6\">after he said Bo Nix is disrespectful to the quarterback position</a> with his play against the Seattle Seahawks this week. 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Anything can happen after that. \n\nWe’ve got some <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">prop bets from FanDuel Sportsbook</a> for Week 6’s game that will be fun to follow.\n\n\nCommanders fans, take command of game day!\n\n\n\nFollow the action and share every cheer, question and instant reaction with fellow fans on the SB Nation app.\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\n\nChat live during every game\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly move between communities\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_fanduel&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_fanduel\">Android</a>.\n\n\nAny time TD scorer\n\nRachaad White +115\n\nTerry McLaurin +200\n\nStefon Diggs +230\n\nJayden Daniels +240\n\nAustin Ekeler +310\n\nChig Okonkwo +340\n\nAntonio Williams +500\n\nTreylon Burks +600\n\nWashington D/ST +700\n\nDyami Brown +1300\n\nBen Sinnott +1600\n\nJohn Bates +1600\n\nColson Yankoff +2500\n\nLuke McCaffrey +3000\n\nPrediction: Jayden Daniels —-> Treylon Burks 40+ yard TD \n\nJayden Daniels TD passes thrown\n\nOver 1.5 +106\n\nUnder 1.5 -140\n\nPrediction: JD5 throws 2+ TDs in his return to California\n\nJayden Daniels passing yards\n\nOver 205.5 -114\n\nUnder 205.5 -114\n\nPrediction: Taking the under here with Daniels staying under 200 yards passing again.\n\nReceiving yards\n\nTerry McLaurin\n\nOver 45.5 -114\n\nUnder 45.5 -114\n\nStefon Diggs\n\nOver 41.5 -114\n\nUnder 41.5 -114\n\nChig Okonkwo\n\nOver 25.5 -114\n\nUnder 25.5 -114\n\nAntonio Williams\n\nOver 21.5 -114\n\nUnder 21.5 -114\n\nRachaad White\n\nOver 11.5 -114\n\nUnder 11.5 -114\n\nPrediction: Over. Under. Over. Over. Under. Stefon Diggs has a quiet game in his return from a hamstring injury.\n\nRushing Yards\n\nRachaad White\n\nOver 46.5 -114\n\nUnder 46.5 -114\n\nJayden Daniels\n\nOver 37.5 -114\n\nUnder 37.5 -114\n\nAustin Ekeler\n\nOver 19.5 -114\n\nUnder 19.5 -114\n\nBet: Under. Over. Under. Jayden Daniels leads the Commanders in rushing again.\n\n\n\nGame Prediction\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Odds</a>: Washington +7.5 , 51.5 O/U\n\nCommanders +330\n\n49ers -420\n\nPredictions: \n\nScott Jennings: San Francisco 28 – Washington 23\n\nScott Bair: San Francisco 28 – Washington 20\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join our partner FanDuel for all your betting needs</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792274400;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:26:\"Washington Commanders Odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:374;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c68d151aaa100ed2bf04a4e36865ab12\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Jets vs Patriots: Five Questions with Pats Pulpit\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-analysis/97695/jets-vs-patriots-five-questions-with-pats-pulpit\";s:11:\"description\";s:294:\"The New York Jets are on the road in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday for the 6th game of their 2026 campaign. They will be facing the New England Patriots. The Patriots have won two straight games coming into this game and are 3-2 on the year. They are coming off a dominant 45 – 17 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8352:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 28: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe New York Jets are on the road in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday for the 6th game of their 2026 campaign. They will be facing the New England Patriots. The Patriots have won two straight games coming into this game and are 3-2 on the year. They are coming off a dominant 45 – 17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders last week.\n\nPreviewing this matchup, Taylor Kyles, a writer at <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/\">Pats Pulpit</a>, was kind enough to answer a few questions regarding the 2026 New England Patriots.\n\n1. What are the Patriots’ biggest advantages over the Jets in this game? Where might the Patriots be at a disadvantage?\n\nI think the Patriots’ secondary is in good shape to handle the Jets’ receiving corps without AD Mitchell. Christian Gonzalez vs. Garrett Wilson will be a battle as always, but as we saw last week when Brock Bowers caught eight passes for 110 yards and a touchdown in a blowout loss to New England, it’s tough for one player to carry a passing attack. I’m a big Omar Cooper Jr. fan, and I’m sure he’ll make a play or two, but the rookie will have a tough time getting away from slot corner Marcus Jones. The Patriots will be without Carlton Davis III (neck) for a second straight week, but Charles Woods and Kindle Vildor have been competitive when called upon. The pass defense has also done an excellent job containing athletic tight ends.\n\nThe Patriots’ biggest disadvantage might be their run game. The ground attack has improved over the past couple of weeks thanks to some fresh looks and concepts, particularly when running inside, but the Jets’ interior defensive line has the beef, physicality, and recognition to make it a long day for Rhamondre Stevenson and (potentially) TreVeyon Henderson, who’s been limited with an ankle injury. David Bailey has also been outstanding against the run so far, so I’m sure he’ll be a disruptive presence whether he’s on the front or back side of plays.\n\n2. The Patriots seemed to have found a long term answer at quarterback as Drake Maye was an MVP candidate last season. Maye then struggled out of the gate this season before seemingly righting the ship the last couple of games. What caused Maye’s early season struggles, and are you confident he has put them behind him and is ready to be THE GUY for the Patriots going forward?\n\n Drake Maye’s biggest issue early this season was poor ball security due to inexcusable decision-making. He threw three interceptions on unnecessary shots in Week 1 against the Seahawks, drifted into a sack before halftime in Week 2 against the Steelers, and committed multiple bad turnover-worthy plays in Week 3 against the Jaguars. This, combined with a lack of proven targets due to A.J. Brown being on injured reserve, seemed to shake Maye’s confidence. He wasn’t climbing the pocket, pulling the trigger with open receivers downfield, or playing with sound fundamentals. At the end of the day, he had to look himself in the mirror and stop putting his team in bad positions, and that’s exactly what’s happened since the Patriots’ Week 5 turnaround in Buffalo.\n\nMaye has protected the football, shown a much better feel for risk vs. reward, and is throwing with tremendous accuracy while being the league’s best scrambler. I wish I could give you a more in-depth reason why, but I think his first standout performance since last regular season was the confidence boost he needed to get out of his funk and be the instinctive quarterback he is. He still hasn’t proven he can consistently take profits against the league’s top defenses, but this is beginning to feel like Maye’s trajectory last season, and I have no doubts he’s the guy for New England long-term.\n\n3. Can you give us a synopsis of what the 2026 Patriots draft class has looked like so far, and what you expect from them as the year goes on?\n\nSecond-round ED Gabe Jacas has been the top standout of the group. He’s been one of the league’s most impressive power rushers and productive edge-setters, ranking top 10 at his position in run stops and second among rookies in pass rush win rate. Much like fellow rookie David Bailey, he’s a raw but relentless player who makes plays through natural talent and effort.\n\nThird-round TE Eli Raridon was “my guy” for the Patriots pre-draft as a true in-line or “Y” tight end with the size, athleticism, and ball skills to be special with Maye and OC Josh McDaniels. He’s lived up to my expectations early, contributing a big play in every game he’s been active while competing as their top run blocker. He also gives the offense a movable chess piece in two tight end sets to dictate terms based on how defenses respond. First-round OT Caleb Lomu has mostly been a jumbo tight end with Will Campbell and Morgan Moses starting on both bookends, but he was asked to fill in at left tackle last week when Campbell went down with a knee sprain. He held Malcolm Koonce to a single hurry and showed improvement as a pass protector. There’s a chance he starts again with Campbell questionable entering this weekend’s game.\n\nRounding out the group of notable contributors are linebackers Namdi Obiazor and Erick Hunter, who have been standouts on special teams.\n\n4. Every team has a player or two who may be somewhat unfamiliar to other teams’ fans but is known to be an unsung hero by fans of his own team. Who are the Patriots’ unsung heroes? If possible give us one guy on each side of the ball.\n\nOn offense, RB Rhamondre Stevenson remains one of the most underappreciated players in football. His raw stats don’t stand out, but he’s ranked among the league’s best tackle-breaking backs despite subpar run blocking nearly his whole career. Stevenson is also an effortless receiver out of the backfield or when split out wide, and he’s like an extra offensive lineman in pass protection.\n\nOn defense, CB Marcus Jones is having another impressive season for the Patriots. He struggled in a few mismatches against Brock Bowers last week, but Jones is one of the NFL’s stickiest corners and is always a threat to steal the ball, then return it for six points. He’s also a much better run defender than he gets credit for and isn’t afraid to stick his face in the fire to shed linemen or stick backs in the hole. \n\n5. If you were an opposing head coach, how would you attack this Patriots team on offense and on defense?\n\nI would attack the Patriots’ offense with stunts and pressures to the right side. RG Ben Brown has exceeded expectations with Mike Onwenu on injured reserve, and RT Morgan Moses has kept his quarterback clean while dealing with a foot injury, but they’re the glaring targets up front for New England. Force this relatively new pairing to communicate, quickly redirect, and pass things off.\n\nI would attack the Patriots’ defense by challenging Charles Woods and LB Christian Elliss downfield. Both have been reliable against underneath targets, but Woods has struggled to stop catchable downfield throws, and Elliss doesn’t always get sufficient depth in his zone drops. 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Only 13% of respondents said they feel very confident. “We really are fortunate to not have to play a backup in a situation […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3564:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates a touchdown with teammate Walker Little #72 against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Field on October 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThis week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans how confident they are in Walker Little and Cole Van Lanen to fill the offensive tackle spots after Anton Harrison was moved to injured reserve. \n\nOnly 13% of respondents said they feel very confident. \n\n“We really are fortunate to not have to play a backup in a situation when a tackle goes down,” offensive coordinator Grant Udinski said this week. “I don’t look at Walker as a backup tackle or a backup guard. 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Then discuss the results with Duval.\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_reacts&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_reacts\">Android</a>.\n\n\nAs for the confidence survey, 91% of fans are confident the team is headed in the right direction.\n\nHere’s how Jacksonville’s odds to win Super Bowl LXI have shifted over the course of the season, per <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>.\n\n\nPreseason: +3000\n\n\n\nAfter Week 1: +2200\n\n\n\nAfter Week 2: +2500\n\n\n\nAfter Week 3: +2000\n\n\n\nAfter Week 4: +1100\n\n\n\nAfter Week 5: +1100\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=bigcatcountry&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bigcatcountry.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sbnation.app&xcust=__sb0901awD__138981____r______________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792272424;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Depth Chart\";i:1;s:31:\"Jacksonville Jaguars discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8265;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Travon Walker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11786;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Cam Little\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:376;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"06be33b5b2c154ce93f5ec20e3b7d903\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Two Washington Commanders fined for infractions vs. New York Giants\";s:4:\"link\";s:135:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/449721/washington-commanders-fine-new-york-giants-dorance-armstrong-amik-robertson\";s:11:\"description\";s:357:\"Washington Commanders edge rusher Dorance Armstrong and cornerback Amik Robertson were fined for actions stemming from a Week 5 27-27 draw with the New York Giants. 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It’s tough to tell from this angle whether Armstrong has Mooney’s face mask or his pads. \n\n\nShould have been a TFL – instead it’s a 15yd facemask on Armstrong <a href=\"https://t.co/7g0lZiIpdS\">pic.twitter.com/7g0lZiIpdS</a>— Tiller56 (Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) <a href=\"https://x.com/Tiller56/status/2109332585017168140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nRobertson was fined $12.537 for unnecessary roughness on a play with 4:46 left in overtime. The infraction, per the NFL, was a low block. Correct me in the comments if I’m wrong, but he was not flagged for the play. This comes after Robertson was flagged for a suspect pass interference call at the goal line, negating an interception that would’ve completely changed the game. He was also charged with a defensive holding call that was also questionable. \n\n\nGoing back to the Amik Robertson penalty … looked like holding, not PI. He grabbed his jersey, but it looked like it happened before the ball was in the air. <a href=\"https://t.co/3YW6Mky6lV\">pic.twitter.com/3YW6Mky6lV</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2109366566286655504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFor the second time today, the officials have flagged Amik Robertson for absolutely nothing. This time, this was flagged as defensive holding. C\'mon <a href=\"https://t.co/WipNLwJ5Ti\">pic.twitter.com/WipNLwJ5Ti</a>— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChadwikoTWW/status/2109370130186793018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis is also the second time Robertson has been fined this season. \n\nWhat are your thoughts on these fines. Fair or unfair to Armstrong and Robertson? 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Had a flag been thrown, Seattle would’ve been at the 49ers 35-yard line and in game-tying field goal range. \n\n\nWow. The NFL fined 49ers safety Malik Mustapha for a \"hit on a defenseless player.\" More specifically, the hit on JSN on Seattle\'s final drive. A penalty would\'ve put the Seahawks in game-tying field goal range. <a href=\"https://t.co/1DCt4NiTVs\">pic.twitter.com/1DCt4NiTVs</a>— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) <a href=\"https://x.com/mookiealexander/status/2111548825987158398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nNow, this in no way means the Seahawks would’ve forced overtime or won the game, especially not when the Seahawks offense was a sack or turnover waiting to happen all afternoon. But in isolation, missing this call likely would’ve changed how the game ended. It’s a big miss by the referees and there’s no way around it now that the NFL says this should’ve been a penalty.\n\nNo one else from this game was fined. 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My picks are particularly embarrassing across the board, but I’m putting them out there anyway because they make everyone else look good.\n\n\n\nWith that, here are our picks for this week, ladies and gentlemen. As always, we remind you that the numbers-based picks like over/unders and spread picks may vary from person to person based on when each individual selector punches their picks into the system that Tallysight supplies to us.\n\n\n\nUnanimous Picks\n\n\nBaltimore Ravens over Cleveland Browns\n\n\n\nIndianapolis Colts over Tennessee Titans\n\n\n\nNew England Patriots over New York Jets\n\n\n\nLos Angeles Rams over Arizona Cardinals\n\n\n\nBuffalo Bills over Las Vegas Raiders\n\n\n\nKansas City Chiefs over Los Angeles Chargers\n\n\n\nSan Francisco 49ers over Washington Commanders\n\n\n5-1 Picks\n\n\nPittsburgh Steelers over Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Shawn dissenting)\n\n\n\nGreen Bay Packers over Dallas Cowboys (Chris dissenting)\n\n\n\nSeattle Seahawks over Denver Broncos (Warren dissenting. . .and getting it right)\n\n\n4-2 Picks\n\n\nHouston Texans over Jacksonville Jaguars (GA Skol and Sam dissenting)\n\n\n\nCarolina Panthers over Philadelphia Eagles (Eric and GA Skol dissenting)\n\n\n3-3 Picks\n\n\nChicago Bears (Eric/Sam/Shawn) at Atlanta Falcons (Chris/GA Skol/Warren)\n\n\n\nNew Orleans Saints (Sam/Shawn/Warren) at New York Giants (Chris/Eric/GA Skol)\n\n\nThose are our picks for this week, ladies and gentlemen. 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After Week 5, the next five opponents have a combined 17-8 record, including the current Super Bowl favorite, the 49ers, and the Bills.\n\nOther than the Vikings, of course. Duh.\n\nHOW WE GOT HERE\n\nAaron Jones, Sr., RB1: Jones has shouldered the burden while the passing game found its footing amid Jordan Mason’s absence. All the while, he’s been banged up himself. Since Week 1, he’s surpassed 100 all-purpose yards in every game except the win over the Buccaneers, where he had 92 yards. He’s currently 5th in the NFL in carries and 6th in rushing yards. His 410 rushing yards so far are one less than the Vikings’ combined net passing yards in weeks 1 through 3. At age 31, his performance so far projects to nearly 1,400 rushing yards. He likely won’t reach that total because Mason is set to return, but we wouldn’t be sitting at 5-0 right now without Jones leading the way.\n\nKyler Murray, Ascending: The performance against the Saints was exactly what it needed to be and more. Murray built on his outstanding 4th quarter against the Dolphins to put together his first complete game: 24 of 30 for 229 yards, a touchdown, and an excellent 109.6 QB rating. What really pushed the excitement level to 11, however, was his 51 rushing yards in key situations, moving the chains and extending drives. It’s exactly what we envisioned when we signed him in the offseason. Injuries delayed it a bit, but the trend is our friend. If Murray keeps improving in the coming weeks, the sky is the limit for what this team can achieve this year. Why? Because…\n\nVikings Defense, Historic (Potentially): With another week making an opposing quarterback look more uncomfortable than I do at a Taylor Swift concert, Brian Flores’ group has laid the early foundation for a potentially historic unit. With roughly 30% of the season in the rearview, the Vikings have allowed just 12.8 points per game (11.6, excluding the Saints’ fumble-recovery TD). Advanced analytics from the usual sources rank them #1 in the following categories: EPA/play allowed, points per drive, red zone conversion rate, pressure rate, and sack rate. This is on top of their high rankings in traditional categories: passer rating allowed (#1), completion percentage (#1), turnover differential (#1), takeaways (2nd), sacks (3rd), and yards per pass attempt (7th).\n\nFolks, I watch a lot of football. I rarely miss a primetime NFL game, and I have the four-screen Sunday Ticket setup when the Vikings aren’t playing. It’s a tremendous source of annoyance for my wife. One of many, actually. You’re not supposed to play defense this well in 2026. Years of rule changes favoring offenses and quarterbacks, along with the salary cap and other factors, have made defensive dominance far tougher than it was 20 years ago. The 80s and 90s? Forget it. The defense the Vikings are playing now shouldn’t be happening in the modern NFL.\n\nI’m not ready to call this defense historic yet, but if it handles the upcoming gauntlet of potentially dangerous, high-powered offenses (Lions, Bills, Packers, 49ers) in a similar fashion, then, yeah, I’m declaring it the best NFL defense over multiple seasons since the Legion of Boom in Seattle and the best Vikings defense since the Purple People Eaters.\n\nWill Reichard, Modern-Day Elvis. No one since The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll has reshaped pop culture and redefined their chosen field. It’s bigger than Beatlemania. Paul needed John; John needed Paul; they both needed to be challenged by George; and Ringo had to steady the ship (and the beat). Will the Thrill needs no one. The charisma. The aura. He tosses out arrogant boasts, gets in players’ faces, and pushes away anyone who dares enter his orbit uninvited. Will Reichard is a vibe. It’s only a matter of time before he’s linked to some popular Gen Z actress or singer I’ve never heard of.\n\nOnly one kicker has won NFL MVP: Mark Moseley in 1982. But that was a strike-shortened season, and he actually missed a field goal. After five weeks, the Thrill is your NFL MVP. He’s 15-for-15 on field goals (5-for-5 from 50+ yards) and 8-for-8 on extra points, for 53 points. For reference, that’s almost half the Vikings’ overall scoring (109 points).\n\nThat said, it may not be the end of the world if he misses one, say, up 31-7 on the Jets in Week 17. Going into the postseason without missing a field goal brings back a particular memory. Am I the only Vikings fan whose mind is so warped and scarred by past heartbreaks that I even contemplate such a thing?\n\nTHE ROAD AHEAD\n\nThe Vikings have the NFL’s toughest remaining schedule (.568) when they return home from the bye. While the 49ers and Bills’ combined 9-1 record plays a role, it’s still very tough sledding ahead. Two Lions games and a trip to Lambeau Field still lie ahead, for instance. The good news is that, of the 12 remaining games, seven will be at U.S. Bank Stadium, and the 49ers game will be on a neutral field.\n\nWith an improving, healthier offense driven by an increasingly comfortable Kyler Murray and the NFL’s best defense, there’s legitimate reason to support the loftiest expectations over the next few months. I don’t care if the ’72 Dolphins, ’85 Bears, and ’89 49ers were on the schedule.\n\nThat said…\n\nHOW IT ENDS MATTERS\n\nGoing 5-0 out of the gate is tremendous, but it doesn’t change the calculus for this season: playoff success. We’ve seen variations of this movie in the past decade, and I want no part of either previous outcome. Going 5-0 in 2016 got us to 8-8 and missing the playoffs. Two years ago, 5-0 became 14-3, and Vikings fans wished they’d missed the playoffs. I don’t care if we beat that and go 15-2. We must rip up the previous scripts and rewrite the ending. 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One team is winless and the other is undefeated. This one does not look good on paper. By records alone, it also doesn’t look like […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6646:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Defensive co-ordinator Chris O\'Leary and inside linebacker coach Sean Spence of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrate a stop of the Los Angeles Rams on fourth and goal during the first half in a preseason game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on August 27, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt’s Chargers-Chiefs this week and as much as I’d like to be able to say this one is for sole possession of first place in the AFC West, I cannot. One team is winless and the other is undefeated.\n\nThis one does not look good on paper. By records alone, it also doesn’t look like a fun watch for anyone that isn’t already a fan of either team.\n\nBut hey, it’s a divisional matchup that has given us plenty of entertaining watches over the last decade. More than likely this one will still do the same.\n\nThat said, here are three things I’ll be watching closely when these teams take the field on Sunday.\n\n1.) What will the offense look like just one week before the bye?\n\nThere’s a very strong chance the Chargers simply play it safe with their numerous injuries and use this week as one more opportunity to see what the bottom of the roster has within them.\n\nWide receivers Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Brenen Thompson are all hobbled and have been limited through the first two practices this week. Tre’ Harris is in even worse shape as he has been a DNP thus far.\n\nKeAndre Lambert-Smith just had his 21-day window activated and it looks like he’s trending to return this week. That development may lead the Chargers to take a cautious approach with their top guys just one week from the bye.\n\nLet’s just be honest, the offense honestly looks no better no matter who is out there unless it’s a healthy McConkey. He hasn’t been healthy since Week One and it’s about time we let him get to 100 percent before he steps back out on the field.\n\nRight now, Justin Herbert’s healthy receivers are Theo Wease, Derius Davis, and Marquez Valdez-Scantling. On the practice squad, they have Gary Jennings and the recently-signed Luke Grimm. Jennings is out of game day elevations which means he’d have to be signed to the active roster in order to participate against the Chiefs. With Alec Ingold now on IR, Jennings could take that spot if the team chooses.\n\nAs for the offensive line, will they send out four rookies for another week? Will veteran Daniel Brunskill learn the offense enough to start at right tackle for Alex Harkey? We’ll have to see come game day. \n\nUPDATE: Both Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston were removed from the final injury report meaning Justin Herbert will have his two top wideouts back this Sunday.\n\n2.) Will Omarion Hampton continue to see his snaps share decrease?\n\nHampton played only 31.7 percent of the offense’s snaps against the Broncos, although he did receive over 40 percent of the running back carries.\n\nWith each week, Hampton is playing less and less. Kimani Vidal’s huge 42-yard touchdown rumble will not do him any favors in getting back anywhere lose to workhorse duties. It also doesn’t help that Mike McDaniel continues to force Keaton Mitchell into the game plan to run sweeps to specifically the right side.\n\nDefenses know what’s coming when either back is in, which can’t be good for a Chargers offense that already isn’t fooling anyone in anyway.\n\nThe Chiefs have a great defense. Their linebackers can fly, hit hard, and blitz. Chris Jones is still a menace along the interior and George Karlaftis is an ascending pass rusher. They’re about to face a very young Chargers offensive line and it may not even matter which running back is in.\n\nHampton, in my opinion, is still the Chargers’ most talented back. I don’t think he’s a timeshare guy and his ability to punish deep into the fourth quarter was an aid to the Bolts last season as they closed out games with the ball in their hands. It’d be nice to get back to that kind of football. But seeing how things are going, we may never see that again (at least, maybe until next year?).\n\n3.) Can Chris O’Leary’s defense continue their strong start against another elite offense?\n\nAfter a rough outing in Week One against the Cardinals, O’Leary’s unit has been one of the best in the entire league the past four weeks.\n\nCheck out these numbers:\n\n\nChris O’Leary’s <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chargers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chargers</a> defense over the last 4 games: – 5th in EPA/play – 7th in success rate – 5th in dropback/EPA – 11th in EPA/rush – 6th in dropback success rate – 14th in rushing success rate <a href=\"https://t.co/agcgGawueE\">pic.twitter.com/agcgGawueE</a>— Guilty As Charged Podcast (@GACPodcast17) <a href=\"https://x.com/GACPodcast17/status/2109654758378373267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nDespite not having Derwin James and Donte Jackson in their past two games, they’re still a top-1o unit in EPA/play, success rate, and dropback/EPA.\n\nThe efficiency is insane for a group that’s far and away the leader in most drives started within their own territory (18!). Compared to the Saints who are second with 11, that’s even more unreal.\n\nThey got Josh Allen and the Bills to turn the ball over five times and helped put a lid on both Sam Darnold and Bo Nix the past two weeks. Now they will face Patrick Mahomes and the revitalized Chiefs offense that now features Kenneth Walker and a highly-productive rushing attack.\n\nO’Leary doesn’t need the team to win this game for it to be a personal “W” in his book. If the defense does their part, records a turnover or two, and helps keep this one close, no one will be able to say another word about his group not pulling their weight.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792250679;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:383;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e28a75b247ef5ba0131e854d889532da\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Dynasty Rookie Film Review: CJ Donaldson, Reggie Virgil and Zavion Thomas\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/10/17/dynasty-rookie-film-review-cj-donaldson-reggie-virgil-and-zavion-thomas/\";s:11:\"description\";s:52:\"We break down more rookies who could be on the rise.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2440:\"\n \n \n Football is back. After months of pretending we have other things going on in our lives, we can once again plop on the couch all Sunday, tracking our fantasy scores and dealing with the emotional highs and lows which come with each touchdown.\n\n\n One of the more exciting aspects the start of each season is our first opportunity to see fresh faces. Rookies are a major storyline each fall as a new crop of talent looks to become fantasy mainstays. We will look at three rookies each week whose film and role have created some interest. This will often go deeper than the top rookies – you do not need me to tell you <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994629/Jeremiyah_Love\">Jeremiyah Love</a> is a good dynasty asset – but it will touch on many newcomers over the course of the year.\n\n\n Next, let’s turn to three more players.\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994247/CJ_Donaldson\">CJ Donaldson</a>, RB NO \nA one-time devy darling at West Virginia, Donaldson’s stock cooled considerably once he transferred to Ohio State. He was active in the Buckeyes backfield but ran well behind <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994805/Bo_Jackson\">Bo Jackson</a> and averaged only 3.8 yards per carry at Ohio State. 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They’ve kept us in games, and given the struggling ‘Hawks offense plenty of chances to find its rhythm. If […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8407:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 15: Byron Murphy II #91 of the Seattle Seahawks stands on the field with the rest of the defense during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOne of the more obvious and common frustrations with the current version of our Seattle Seahawks is the fact that the Dark Side Defense is playing well enough for us to be undefeated on the season. They’ve kept us in games, and given the struggling ‘Hawks offense plenty of chances to find its rhythm. If the offense cannot figure things out, will you consider the effort from the defense wasted? Do you feel better about this version of the defense as opposed to last season’s dominance? Where can they improve a stout squad? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!\n\n#np In This World by Hollie Nefer\n\nSeattle Seahawks News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seasidejoe.com/p/seahawks-playoff-picture-wild-card\">This may have to be Seahawks’ new playoff goal – Seaside Joe </a>Hope is anything but lost. Just look at the NFC playoff picture and be amazed at how much brighter the sun is this morning.\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seattle-seahawks-sam-darnold-turnovers-not-fair-to-defense-broncos-loss\">Seahawks QB Sam Darnold: Turnovers ‘not fair’ to defense – Seattle Sports </a>Darnold took responsibility for Seattle’s loss to Denver after throwing his seventh interception in four games.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/12-numbers-of-note-from-the-seahawks-week-6-loss-to-the-broncos\">12 Numbers Of Note From The Seahawks’ Week 6 Loss To The Broncos – Seahawks.com </a>Twelve numbers of note that help tell the story of Thursday night’s loss to the Broncos.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/here-are-seahawks-chances-to-earn-top-seed-in-nfc-analysis/\">Here are Seahawks’ chances to earn top seed in NFC | Analysis – The Seattle Times </a>The Seahawks would need to win the rest of their games to match last year’s 14-3 record, which was tops in the NFC. 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That and more in Four Downs.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/oct/16/seahawks-offense-could-waste-historically-good-def/\">Seahawks’ offense could waste historically good defense this season – The Spokesman-Review </a>Richard Sherman said the quiet part out loud: the Seattle Seahawks are wasting a historically great defense.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/film-study-seattle-seahawks-offensive-problems-multi-pronged-denver-disaster/\">Film Study: Seahawks’ Offensive Problems Multi-Pronged in Denver Disaster – Emerald City Spectrum </a>Even with almost 200 more yards of offense, the Seahawks couldn’t get out of their own way and the Broncos set the tone with an aggressive pass rush to steal an OT win on Thursday, leaving no shortage of problems for Seattle to try and figure out entering a 10-day break.\n\n<a href=\"https://seahawksdraftblog.com/live-stream-115pm-rob-staton-jeff-simmons-discuss-the-seahawks-in-crisis\">Live Stream (1:15pm): Rob Staton & Jeff Simmons discuss the Seahawks in crisis – Seahawks Draft Blog </a>What changes do the Sesahawks need to make?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi/seattle-seahawks-defensive-dominance-vs-denver-broncos-shouldnt-be-overlooked\">Seahawks Defensive Dominance vs. Broncos Shouldn’t Be Overlooked – si.com </a>The Seattle Seahawks defense remains the best in the NFL despite their Week 6 loss against the Denver Broncos.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50197704/seahawks-sticking-sam-darnold-starter-ints\">Seahawks sticking with Sam Darnold as starter despite INTs – ESPN.com </a><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks\">Seattle Seahawks</a> coach Mike Macdonald is standing behind <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3912547/sam-darnold\">Sam Darnold</a> as the team’s starting quarterback despite his seven interceptions over the past four games.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7695430/2026/10/16/sam-darnold-interceptions-seahawks-broncos/\">Sam Darnold is fed up with his turnovers, too. Will his own message get through? – The Athletic </a> Another interception-littered evening prompted Sam Darnold to speak up.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK1UcUgK1go\">Does Sam Darnold Suck? 6 Possible Culprits For His Poor Play – Sea Hawkers Podcast </a>The Seattle Seahawks are 3-3 after an overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, and many in the Flock are asking the same question: does Sam Darnold suck now? Some want Drew Lock. Some of us want patience. We all want ANSWERS.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjHvpOi4mLU\">🚨 SEAHAWKS IN CRISIS! Can This Offense Be Saved Before It’s Too Late? | Seahawks Syndicate – The Hawks Eye Podcast </a>The Seattle Seahawks are in trouble. The question now is whether they can fix what’s broken before their season slips away.\n\n\n12s, make your voices heard on the SB Nation app!\n\n\n\nBring game-day energy to every conversation and connect with Seahawks fans in real time.\n\n\n\n\nChat live throughout the game\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nEasily move between communities\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nNFC West News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/post/N2HBRaQv-6-A\">Are the Seahawks a playoff team? – Revenge of the Birds </a>The road to an NFC West title seems steep with the 49ers sitting at 5-0 but they’re certainly still in the mix for a playoff spot with that record.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/164383/san-francisco-49ers-news-kyle-shanahan-wants-raheem-morris-defensive-coordinator-for-long-time\">Kyle Shanahan wants Raheem Morris with 49ers ‘for as long as I’m here’ – Niners Nation </a>The Niners DC has done quite the job through five weeks.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/152157/rams-cardinals-preview-things-i-think\">3 things I think ahead of Rams-Cardinals – Turf Show Times </a>David Quessenberry will start for Rams at LT in replacement of Alaric Jackson. 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But if New Orleans wants to get back in the win column, they’ll have to take advantage of these key matchups. \n\nSaints pass rush vs. QB Jameis Winston\n\nSaints fans may know it better than anyone other than Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans how to beat Giants quarterback Jameis Winston: make him make mistakes. \n\nWinston is coming off a big win in the team’s tie with the Washington Commanders, throwing for 326 yards and 3 touchdowns with a 61.1 completion percentage. It was Winston’s best game of the season, and his second consecutive 3-touchdown game. Winston, who has been less than accurate this season, has a 57.6 completion rate over his four starts and has thrown 3 interceptions. \n\nCarl Granderson is coming off a strong game, and Chase Young is having a stellar season, logging 4 sacks in 5 games. Granderson and Young will both need to show up on Sunday to disrupt the Giants’ quarterback. The Saints defense has struggled plenty this season, but is coming off a decent showing against the Minnesota Vikings. While Kyler Murray still completed 80% of his passes, he only threw for 229 yards on 24 completions and one touchdown. \n\nIf the Saints’ pass rush finds success on Sunday, it will make Winston’s chances of making mistakes significantly higher, and New Orleans could finally win in October. \n\nQB Tyler Shough vs. Giants secondary\n\nTyler Shough is coming off the worst game of his career, but luckily for him, he won’t face a defense as good as the Vikings for the rest of the season. Unfortunately for Shough, he’ll be facing one of the better pass defenses in the league against the Giants. New York has the seventh-ranked pass defense. \n\nThe Saints’ philosophy so far this season has been relying on Shough’s arm to pull them out of poor position. New Orleans hasn’t been able to establish the run, and play-calling has been subpar at best. While it’s easier to say the Saints should take advantage of the Giants’ bottom-10 run defense, the Saints haven’t shown the ability to run the ball, and it’s more likely we’ll see a lot more of Shough throwing on Sunday.\n\nCB Kool-Aid McKinstry vs. WR Malik Nabers\n\nContrary to public opinion, Kool-Aid McKinstry has been solid for the Saints in 2026. Don’t get me wrong, his lows have been low, and when he gets beat, it is noticeable. But McKinstry was tasked with the impossible job of covering Justin Jefferson in the loss to the Vikings and held his own. \n\nMcKinstry will see another former LSU standout on Sunday against Malik Nabers, who logged 11 receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown last week. Winston looked to Nabers in must-have situations, and if the Saints’ pass rush becomes a problem on Sunday, it will likely be the same against New Orleans. \n\nInterestingly, the Saints haven’t allowed a 100-yard wide receiver so far this season, although some have been close. 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Injuries abound on both sides, but the teams do appear to be trending in opposite directions for the moment. The Panthers are slowly getting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3837:\"\n\n\n \n CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 4: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on October 4, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Carolina Panthers are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a contest that may well be decided by who can put eleven players on the field for every snap. Injuries abound on both sides, but the teams do appear to be trending in opposite directions for the moment. The Panthers are slowly getting healthier after a fortunate early bye week, while the Eagles are continuing to fall apart as they return home from a game in London just last week.\n\nIt seems particularly rude for the NFL to pit a jet-lagged Eagles against a Panthers team that just had a week off, but that’s just the kind of thing that you have to expect in s 17-game season filled with as many international games as they can squeeze in.\n\nDoes that mean the Panthers are expected to win? Yes, more or less. They have opened on FanDuel as 1.5-point underdogs and have moved to -3.5 point favorites on the eve of the game. Does that mean that we, the long suffering and well meaning staff here at Cat Scratch Reader expect them to win and win easily? Of course not. We’ve watched the Panthers before.\n\nStaff predictions for Week 6\n\nWalker Clement\n\nPanthers 17, Eagles 21 – NFL Teams are 0-4 coming off of an international trip while facing an opponent coming off of a bye. 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Prove me wrong one more time and I’ll start to believe, Bryce, but we’re not to “trust” just yet.\n\nJonathan DeLong\n\nPanthers 20, Eagles 13 – The offense struggles against a good Eagles defense but are able to take advantage of a depleted Eagles attack.\n\nBrian Beversluis\n\nPanthers 14, Eagles 17 – Panthers lose 17-14 because Panthers reasons\n\nDaniel Belton\n\nPanthers 34, Eagles 14 – With the lack of offensive players, the Eagles struggle to put points on the board while Bryce Young continues dicing up defenses\n\nEric Buchanan\n\nPanthers 23, Eagles 17 -The Panthers take advantage of the extra week and look more prepared versus a team suffering from injuries and a post international game hangover.\n\nAndrew Sweat\n\nPanthers 30, Eagles 24 – The Eagles haven’t scored more than 24 points in a game this season. The Panthers are averaging 30 points per game and getting healthier. 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The Arizona Cardinals are coming of another loss, their fourth in a row, and now will be facing a Los Angeles Rams team that is wounded. And they’ll be doing so without Jeremiyah Love. What could possibly go wrong? Before we get to that though, Jess and I are back […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1585:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 11: Head coach Mike LaFleur of the Arizona Cardinals gestures during the first half against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHappy Saturday one and all.\n\nThe Arizona Cardinals are coming of another loss, their fourth in a row, and now will be facing a Los Angeles Rams team that is wounded. And they’ll be doing so without Jeremiyah Love.\n\n\n\nWhat could possibly go wrong?\n\nBefore we get to that though, Jess and I are back for another episode of the Rise Up, See Red Podcast.\n\nThis one is about the embarrassment that was the loss to the Detroit Lions.\n\nIt was a really interesting game, because for one quarter, the Cardinals defense looked not just competent, but dare I say… good.\n\nAnd the first drive was magnificent from the offense.\n\nThen, the wheels completely fell off, every wart this time has showed, and you saw the outcome.\n\nA 31-7 deficit turned into 45-21 loss and we talk about all of it.\n\n\n(1:00) The good and the bad from the offense against the Lions\n\n\n\n(22:03) The good and the bad from the defense against the Lions\n\n\n\n(29:36) What changes need to happen now?\n\n\nEnjoy the show!\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792245600;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";i:1;s:26:\"Arizona Cardinals Podcasts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:388;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ce666053b073af38977f28dd32013efd\";s:5:\"title\";s:89:\"Seahawks injury update: Jadarian Price expected for ‘sooner rather than later’ return\";s:4:\"link\";s:146:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/177657/seahawks-injury-update-jadarian-price-returning-sooner-rather-than-later-nfl-news\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"The Seattle Seahawks need running back help in the worst way. It’ll be at least two weeks until Jadarian Price is eligible to return from injured reserve, while Zach Charbonnet has a chance to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Mike Macdonald had no update on Charbonnet’s progress (or, maybe, no update […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2208:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Seattle Seahawks need running back help in the worst way. It’ll be at least two weeks until Jadarian Price is eligible to return from injured reserve, while Zach Charbonnet has a chance to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7.\n\nMike Macdonald had no update on Charbonnet’s progress (or, maybe, no update he was willing to share), but it’s worth noting that Charbonnet must be activated this upcoming week or else he reverts to injured reserve for the rest of the season. Seattle opened his 21-day practice window on Oct. 1, prior to the Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Once that window expires, the Seahawks either have to place him on the 53-man roster or end his season. The latter is obviously not happening unless there’s some unbelievably worrying setback, so we’re left to turn our attention to Price.\n\nMike Macdonald revealed a little bit of a timeline as far as Price’s return during his Friday morning show with Brock and Salk on <a href=\"https://seattlesports.com\">Seattle Sports 710</a>.\n\n“He’s doing great,” Macdonald said. “We should be looking at a sooner rather than later return after this [Kansas City Chiefs] game.”\n\nPrice has been out since the start of Week 4 with a chest injury, which he aggravated in practice after getting the initial injury in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. 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Smith is one of the best, and he will be taking on a really good edge rusher in Kenyatta Jackson, who plays for Ohio State. That game will be at 11 a.m. on Fox. Smith is currently ranked as the fifth-best offensive tackle on Mel Kiper’s Big Board. Smith has played against Jackson before, including in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game, which the Hoosiers won 13-10.\n\nThe Saints obviously need to have a true number-one corner, and Kelley Jones could be him. Jones plays for Mississippi State, and the Bulldogs will be playing the Tigers in Baton Rouge at 11 a.m. on ESPN. So far this season, Jones has allowed a completion percentage of only 28%. He is a true outside corner with size and range and is a consensus first-round selection. Jones will be tested by the LSU offense. The Tigers feature several talented receivers and one of the best passing offenses in the nation. If Jones can hold his own, he could help the defense take away one side of the field and make containing the LSU offense more manageable.\n\nAnother edge rusher who is not getting a lot of headlines but is currently viewed as a first-rounder is Yhonzae Pierre. Pierre is currently ranked as the third-best edge rusher in the 2027 class. So far this season, Pierre has 2.5 sacks, 17 tackles, one interception, and a forced fumble. The Tide will be taking on the Volunteers at 2:30 p.m. on ABC. Pierre is going to be tested by the Volunteers, but not just in the passing game. Tennessee will be featuring DeSean Bishop, who is having an amazing season, especially with the uncertainty at the QB position. Bishop just ran for 138 yards on 19 carries against Arkansas, and the week prior, he ran for over 200 yards. 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Let’s take a look at some predictions for the game.\n\nOver/Under: 41.5\n\nOnly one of the five games so far this season has seen a Chargers game score more than 41.5 points. That came in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks, but against an offense like the Chiefs, which has the potential to break out on any given Sunday, this number could hit. That said, based on how the Chargers’ offense has performed and the Chiefs’ desire to make it more of a defensive game, I like the under in this one.\n\nPrediction: Under\n\nChargers +7.5\n\nFanDuel is giving the Chargers 7.5 points to start the game. The Chargers lost by more than a score in each of their first two weeks, but have kept things close in the last three. Their 23-17 loss against the Denver Broncos in Week 5 was the closest margin in a game this season. That being said, playing on the road against the Chiefs is an incredibly daunting task, especially for a team that is dealing with as many injuries as Los Angeles is. The line is fair, and I believe the Chargers will still have a tough time beating the spread.\n\nPrediction: Chiefs -7.5\n\nFinal Score\n\nThe Chargers are massive underdogs here for good reason. They are one of the three winless teams in the league, going up against one of the three undefeated teams. They also have to do this on the road while Kansas City is coming off a bye week. The Chiefs are coming in well rested, which should play to their advantage.\n\nChiefs 28, Chargers 13\n\nBolt up with Chargers fans on the SB Nation app!\n\nGet more out of game day by sharing every electric play and nail-biting moment with fellow fans.\n\n\nJoin our live game chat\n\n\n\nBrowse with fewer ads\n\n\n\nSeamlessly jump between communities\n\n\n\nEnjoy faster commenting and posting\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=articles_internal_fanduel&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Darticles%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_fanduel\">Android</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792242000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers Odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:391;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3183eab71c8dcddf6a72704a13381786\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Dynasty Pipeline: College Football Watch List\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/10/17/dynasty-pipeline-college-football-watch-list-7/\";s:11:\"description\";s:54:\"We look back and ahead to all things college football.\";s:7:\"content\";s:6332:\"\nWeek six is done and gone. We had another Red River Rivalry classic showdown with Oklahoma springing to life late and getting a huge upset win. Alabama vs Georgia, an SEC classic rivalry, went down to the wire with Georgia narrowly getting a huge win. Kentucky impressed with an overtime win over top-25-ranked LSU. Florida continued its downfall by getting blown out by South Carolina. And I have to say, college football has never been better. Amazing games every single week and a regular season that is shaping up to deliver us an amazing playoff. Before we take a peek at some week seven matchups, let’s check on some of the top performances of week seven!\n\n\n\nA Look Back\n\n\n\n\n Devy of the Week: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994548/LaNorris_Sellers\">LaNorris Sellers</a>, QB South Carolina\n\n\n\n\nSellers has had his ups and downs throughout his college career but he has always flashed the physical abilities to be a top QB, and he did just that this week. Taking on #16-ranked Florida on the road, Sellers put on a show, throwing for 279 yards and 4 TDs while also adding a TD on the ground. He has looked better than ever this year and this is the exact type of game that will get him back in the conversation with NFL Draft scouts.\n\n\n\n\n Disappointment of the Week: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994496/Dylan_Raiola\">Dylan Raiola</a>, QB Oregon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaiola, the once-promising top recruit, finally got his shot in his first start for the Oregon Ducks, taking on the top-25-ranked UCLA Bruins and boy, did it go badly. Raiola went 6 for 19 for only 43 yards. To make matters worse, he threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. It went so poorly that he was eventually benched down the stretch when the Ducks still had a shot to win. Overall, he just looked lost out there and not like the guy we saw at Nebraska. I will hold a sliver of hope that he can right the ship but it is not looking good.\n\n\n\nOn the Rise: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9995014/Jesse_Legree\">Jesse Legree</a>, WR Oregon State\n\n\n\nIt is time to start talking about Jesse Legree, the freshman wide receiver for Oregon State. Unless you are super plugged in, you may have never heard of him, but he quietly leads the country in receiving yards. Yes, you read that right: he has more yards than <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994493/Jeremiah_Smith\">Jeremiah Smith</a> and one more TD as well. While a bit undersized at only 5’10”, Legree is an absolute monster game after game with lightning speed and great route-running abilities. Legree is making too much noise to ignore and will start to be looked at as a top receiver in Devy circles.\n\n\n\nA Look Ahead\n\n\n\nWake Up and Watch: Ohio State vs Indiana\n\n\n\nWe get to kick off week seven bright and early with a battle! A rematch of last year’s Big Ten classic championship game comes our way and it should be another good one.\n\n\n\nThe Ohio State Buckeyes have been on a tear this season, blowing out every opponent they have faced not named Texas. The combination of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994498/Julian_Sayin\">Julian Sayin</a> to Jeremiah Smith has been the most unstoppable force in college football. But they will face their toughest test yet this week. Not only do they go on the road but they will face a defense that ranks fifth in points per game allowed. Can they continue their dominance against the defending champs?\n\n\n\nOn the other end, the defending champs haven’t looked quite as dominant as they did last season but nonetheless, they are undefeated. They are also no slouch on the offensive side of the ball with a pair of receivers that are looking to make a statement. Can the defending champs recapture the magic they had last season and all but cement a playoff spot with a top-five win?\n\n\n\n\n Afternoon Delight: Alabama vs Tennessee\n\n\n\n\nAfter a tough battle and loss to Georgia, the Alabama Crimson Tide will have another tough test on the road against Tennessee. Tennessee is a team that has historically given Alabama trouble, especially at home. Their crowd is rowdy and ready for another field storming in Knoxville. We will see two offense that can sling the rock around which typically leads to a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair. Will we get another classic Alabama vs Tennessee showdown this week?\n\n\n\n\n Super Showdown: Notre Dame vs BYU\n\n\n\n\nThis one may have gone under the radar for many. Most typically aren’t plugged into BYU football and may miss many games due to the late-night matchups. But this week? No, this week you will not want to miss it! Not only are they a top-10-ranked team themselves, but they face #2-ranked Notre Dame at home! Both teams are top 10 in points per game allowed. Both have quality QB play. Will we see a QB duel or a classic defensive battle?\n\n\n\nDevy Stock Watch:\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremiah Smith, WR Ohio St (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994497/Cam_Coleman\">Cam Coleman</a>, WR Texas (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994846/CJ_Carr\">CJ Carr</a>, QB Notre Dame (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994270/Arch_Manning\">Arch Manning</a>, QB Texas (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994273/Dante_Moore\">Dante Moore</a>, QB Oregon (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994879/Charlie_Becker\">Charlie Becker</a>, WR Indiana (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994998/Drew_Mestemaker\">Drew Mestemaker</a>, QB Oklahoma St (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994820/Darian_Mensah\">Darian Mensah</a>, QB, Miami (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994499/Ryan_Coleman-Williams\">Ryan Coleman-Williams</a>, WR Alabama (2027) \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994699/Dakorien_Moore\">Dakorien Moore</a>, WR Oregon (2028) \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792238400;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:16:{i:0;s:4:\"Devy\";i:1;s:12:\"Arch Manning\";i:2;s:11:\"Cam Coleman\";i:3;s:14:\"Charlie Becker\";i:4;s:7:\"CJ Carr\";i:5;s:14:\"Dakorien Moore\";i:6;s:11:\"Dante Moore\";i:7;s:13:\"Darian Mensah\";i:8;s:15:\"Drew Mestemaker\";i:9;s:12:\"Dylan Raiola\";i:10;s:8:\"featured\";i:11;s:14:\"Jeremiah Smith\";i:12;s:12:\"Jesse Legree\";i:13;s:12:\"Julian Sayin\";i:14;s:16:\"LaNorris Sellers\";i:15;s:21:\"Ryan Coleman-Williams\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:392;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"044e24d9128146a8710c5db7a9c69f87\";s:5:\"title\";s:38:\"5 Questions with Bleeding Green Nation\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-analysis/61590/5-questions-with-bleeding-green-nation\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"The Panthers are back and they’re facing what’s left of the shockingly 2-3 Eagles as they return from a game in London just six days ago now. Tomorrow we’ll see if they are awake and healthy enough to contend with a Panthers squad that should be freshly rested from their early bye week. To see […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11994:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 04: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee #16 looks on during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 4, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.(Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Panthers are back and they’re facing what’s left of the shockingly 2-3 Eagles as they return from a game in London just six days ago now. Tomorrow we’ll see if they are awake and healthy enough to contend with a Panthers squad that should be freshly rested from their early bye week.\n\nTo see what other storylines and shenanigans we should be on the lookout for this week, I spoke with Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to get the inside scoop on the Eagles quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and edge injuries, among other concerns. It really does sound like only one team is going to walk into this game on two feet and that may surprisingly be the Carolina Panthers. Here’s what Brandon had to say.\n\nWith Jalen Hurts out for the game, what’s next for the Eagles at quarterback?\n\nTanner McKee will start against the Panthers. It’s been a pretty weird run for him dating back to Week 18 of last season.\n\nPrior to that regular season finale, there was optimism about McKee’s outlook. He had previously shined in preseason settings; so much so that the Eagles decided to rest him after their first preseason game last year.\n\nWith the Eagles deciding to rest starters in Week 18, McKee got the start and there was hope that he might be able to beat the Washington Commanders. He looked good early on in the game before DeVonta Smith left … but then much less so afterwards.\n\nIt seems like this performance shook the team’s confidence in him because they went out and acquired Andy Dalton from your Carolina Panthers. (Great deal by Dan Morgan.) It was originally thought that Dalton was only being brought in to be QB3 behind Jalen Hurts and McKee … but in OTAs it became apparent that there was a real QB2 battle going on.\n\nWith neither candidate making a strong case over the other, that battle continued into the lead up of the Eagles’ Week 1 game. Dalton was Hurts’ backup for the first three weeks before his sole passing attempt with the team was intercepted in the end zone during the Eagles’ Week 3 loss.\n\nThe Eagles then demoted Dalton to QB3 before cutting him. And that’s how we got to McKee becoming No. 2 again.\n\nIt’s hard to predict how much time Hurts is going to miss due to his blood clot. McKee figures to be the starter until Hurts is back, if he even returns this season. Though it would seem like the Eagles could pivot to intriguing rookie Cole Payton at some point if they get knocked out of the playoff picture. Then again, the NFC East is looking so bad that the Eagles might hang around longer than expected.\n\nAs for what Panthers fans can expect from McKee, I’m really not sure. He looked the worst I’ve ever seen him play during offseason practices and preseaosn games. He’s also going to be operating behind the Eagles’ patch-work offensive line while missing some key skill players. I can’t say I’m very confident that he’s going to play well. But I don’t want to write him off entirely until we see him in some regular season action because he has shown signs of promise in the past.\n\nUPDATE! As I was answering this question, the Eagles reportedly signed Dallas Cowboys practice squad quarterback Joe Milton to their roster. Guessing he’s the emergency third quarterback this week behind McKee and Payton?\n\nYour running back position looks about as injured as the Panthers’ [insert position here]. With the signing of training camp/practice squad running back Ja’Quinden Jackson, what do you expect the Eagles ground attack to look like on Sunday?\n\nFunny enough, they didn’t even sign Jackson (despite reporting that suggested otherwise after hosting him on a visit)! Not as of me typing this sentence, at least. They added Ian Wheeler to the practice squad instead.\n\nBut, yeah, the Eagles are really thin at running back. It looks like their top three options are going to be out: 1) Saquon Barkley, 2) Tank Bigsby (on injured reserve, and 3) Will Shipley.\n\nThat leaves the team with Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele, who were both called up from the practice squad last week. They also have Jaydon Blue and the aforementioned Wheeler on the practice squad now.\n\nThe Eagles managed to gain just 22 yards on 18 carries in Week 5. Give the Jags’ run defense, which has been stingy this season (fewest yards per carry allowed), for being stout. But it’s hard to expect the Eagles to be awesome on the ground when their offensive line is dealing with a lot of key absences and they’re down to RB4 and RB5.\n\nI’m expecting the ground game to look a little better against the Panthers because … how much worse could it get than Week 5? That was the fewest rushing yards the Eagles have had in a game since Week 2 of the 2015 season. But there’s no good reason to expect it to fully click until we actually see it happen. Perhaps Panthers fans feel differently since Carolina is allowing the most yards per carry in the league.\n\nSpeaking of injuries, the Panthers early season has so far been defined by them. Where are the Eagles hurting the most right now, besides running back, and how will that affect their game?\n\nThe Eagles have 24 players listed on their injury report this week. Not ideal!\n\nHere are the key positions to monitor (outside of running back):\n\nWIDE RECEIVER — It sounds like DeVonta Smith might be able to play after being upgraded to limited in Thursday’s practice. But with Dontayvion Wicks being downgraded to not practicing, the Eagles might be without another starter as they’re getting their top target back.\n\nOFFENSIVE LINE — Lane Johnson retired and the Eagles traded Cam Jurgens, who was struggling anyway. The Eagles opened Landon Dickerson’s practice window to return from IR but they don’t seem to be in a rush to activate him. Drew Kendall, who was brought in from the bench to play center after Dickerson got hurt and they moved Jurgens to left guard, returned to practice on Thursday in a limited capacity. If he’s healthy, he’ll probably start at center. If not, look for Jake Majors — who made his NFL regular debut last week after being called up from the practice squad — to get the nod instead. Starting right guard Tyler Steen is banged up but it seems like he might be play. The Eagles’ projected starting offensive line for Sunday: LT Jordan Mailata (pretty good starter), LG Willie Lampkin (fan-favorite undersized blocker who struggled in pass pro making his first regular season start last week), C Jake Majors (fringe roster player), RG Tyler Steen (cromulent starter now playing at less than 100%), and RT Markel Bell (massive player who is playing like a third-round rookie, which he is).\n\nEDGE RUSHER — Starter Jalyx Hunt is out. He leads the Eagles in quarterback hits so far this season. The Eagles’ pass rush has already been lacking, so, missing him isn’t great. The Eagles are hoping Jonathan Greenard, who was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, can return from an ankle injury. Rotational rusher A.J. Epenesa could also miss this week’s game. Arnold Ebiketie is also on the injury report, albeit as a full participant. The only Eagles edge rusher NOT on the injury report this week is Nolan Smith.\n\nThere are loud rumbles from columnists and fans alike that the Eagles should consider “punting” on the still young 2026 season. What’s been wrong so far and might the Eagles be eyeing the wounded Panthers as a get-right game?\n\nI think a win here would be a pretty nice feeling for an Eagles team that’s endured a lot of chaos through the first six weeks of the season. Especially after nearly having the Los Angeles Rams beat in Week 4 and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat in Week 5.\n\nBut I struggle to give this team the benefit of the doubt. While they’re not far off from being 4-1, they would be one of the worst 4-1 teams in league history. If you look at how they rank by offensive and defensive EPA per play, they’re keeping company with winless teams in the NFL like the Tennessee Titans (whom the Eagles narrowly beat) and the Miami Dolphins.\n\nThe offense flat out sucks. It’s terrible. The offensive line is a big problem. First-time play-caller Sean Mannion hasn’t done much to inspire confidence, though it’s hard to truly get a read on him give the Eagles’ personnel turmoil. Nick Sirianni doesn’t seem to have answers to help right the ship on offense. And now Hurts is out for … who knows how long.\n\nThe defense hasn’t lived up to lofty expectations of being one of the better units in the league. That said, they have been coming on lately. There’s hope for that unit, especially if Jalen Carter continues to be more like the player we saw in Week 5. Seems like he’s getting healthier.\n\nAll told, it just doesn’t feel like it’s the Eagles’ year. And that’s OK! They’ve made the playoffs every season since 2021. They went to two Super Bowls and won one … seven years after previously winning their first-ever Vince Lombardi Trophy. They’re allowed to have a down season. The hope is that they can use this opportunity to prioritize contending in future years as opposed to doubling down on what seems to be like a lost year in 2026.\n\nNot everyone agrees with that mindset and, well, I get it. It’s not fun to wave the white flag on the current season after looking forward to it all offseason long. But it could be what’s best for the team in the long run.\n\nThere is a lot at stake for both teams, both narratively and in the standings in this conference game. What is your final score prediction?\n\nThe Eagles are 3.5-point underdogs this weekend. 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The Rams were predicted to be a Super Bowl contender prior to this season, and now find themselves at 2-3-0 in the NFC West Division. \n\nA win by Arizona would place the Cardinals and Rams sitting with identical 2-4-0 records. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-game-information/95657/cardinals-love-is-not-practicing-game-status-uncertain\">RELATED: GAME STATUS FOR JEREMIYAH LOVE</a>\n\nLos Angeles lost a heartbreaker last weekend against the Buffalo Bills, whereas Arizona was spanked by the Detroit Lions, who shelled them for 45 points. \n\nThe Week 6 road game for the Cardinals against the Rams will air on FOX at 1:05 PM MT on Sunday, and also on NFL+.\n\nAnnouncers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst), and Pam Oliver (sideline)\n\nRadio coverage:\n\nArizona Sports 98.7 FM\n\nLatino Mix 100.3 FM KQMR\n\nYellow: Cardinals @ Rams (late)\n\nRed: Bears @ Falcons\n\nBlue: Saints @ Giants\n\nGreen: Ravens @ Browns \n\nOrange: Titans @ Colts\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792234800;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:34:\"Arizona Cardinals Game Information\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:394;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"078133e60003dcdb7b865ae29fd7a0fa\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Prospects of interest for the Bengals in the Ohio State vs. Indiana game\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-nfl-draft/202205/ohio-state-indiana-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch\";s:11:\"description\";s:320:\"With the Bengals on a bye week this week, and Ohio State traveling to face the defending National Champion Indiana Hoosiers, it feels like a good time to sneak a little draft talk into the mix. 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The Bengals Dalton Risner is playing good football, but is scheduled to be a free agent after the season. \n\nThe Bengals drafted Brian Parker II in the sixth round, and he will have an opportunity to be a future starter somewhere on the Bengals line. When you want to compete for Super Bowls, you will need depth on the offensive line regardless. A player like Siereveld with his versatility should be of interest to every team in the league.\n\n\nAustin Siereveld (#67) Ohio State ✅ Positional versatility ✅ Leg drive as a run blocker ✅ Plays with good technique ✅ 83.3 run blocking grade in 2025 ✅ Allowed 15 pressures and 0 sacks during the 2025 season <a href=\"https://t.co/WKtFnM7ZPk\">pic.twitter.com/WKtFnM7ZPk</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2062641956920910224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nAmare Ferrell\n\nJordan Battle is coming off a really solid performance against Miami. However, that doesn’t take away from some of his early-season struggles in the secondary this season. Battle still misses too many tackles and is scheduled to be a free agent after the season. The Bengals could decide to bring in another day two safety to fill his spot.\n\nAmare Ferrell is an experienced safety prospect for the Hoosiers, having already eclipsed 2,000 snaps during his career. He has good enough size for the position at 6’2” and 205 pounds. He possesses impressive ball skills with 8 interceptions over the previous two seasons. Ferrell is a player to keep an eye on at safety. The Buckeyes have a couple of players at the position that could be mid-round draft selections also. Those guys are Earl Little Jr. and Jaylen McClain.\n\n\nAmare Ferrell will be entering his 3rd season as a starter. He has 8 interceptions over the last two seasons. 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The Bengals will have a decision to make at corner with both DJ Turner and Dax Hill scheduled to hit free agency after the season. Even if they bring both of those guys back, you can never have too much depth at the corner position. \n\nI would expect an early-round investment at the position come April.\n\n\nJermaine Mathews Jr. (5’11 190) Ohio State ✅ Reported 4.3 40-yard dash speed ✅ Over 1,200 career snaps played entering the 2026 season ✅ Recognition of routes ✅ Versatility to play in the slot or at outside corner ✅ Instinctive in zone coverage <a href=\"https://t.co/HcnRQ9Q2N3\">pic.twitter.com/HcnRQ9Q2N3</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2072365714657186120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nOther draft-eligible prospects to note for Ohio State: Julian Sayin (QB), Ja’Kobi Jackson (RB), Jeremiah Smith (WR), Devin McCuin (WR), Brandon Inniss (WR), Luke Montgomery (OG), Carson Hinzman (OC), Kenyatta Jackson (DE), Qua Russaw (DE), Beau Atkinson (DE), John Walker (DT), Eddrick Houston (DT), James Smith (DT), Christian Alliegro (LB), Payton Pierce (LB), Jaylen McClain (S), Earl Little Jr. (S), Terry Moore (S)\n\nOther draft-eligible prospects to note for Indiana: Josh Hoover (QB), Turbo Richard (RB), Lee Beebe Jr. (RB), Charlie Becker (WR), Nick Marsh (WR), Carter Smith (OL), Drew Evans (OG), Joe Brunner (OG), Bray Lynch (OC), Tobi Osunsanmi (DE), Stephen Daley (DE), Chiddi Obiazor (DE), Tyrique Tucker (DT), Mario Landino (DT), Rolijah Hardy (LB), Isaiah Jones (LB), Jamari Sharpe (CB)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792233000;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Cincinnati Bengals Draft\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:395;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"83ce8477cd579bf75cbaceab251163b9\";s:5:\"title\";s:98:\"Bengals News: Bryan Cook gets emotional talking possibility of winning Championship for Cincinnati\";s:4:\"link\";s:156:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/202471/bengals-news-bryan-cook-gets-emotional-talking-possibility-of-winning-championship-for-cincinnati\";s:11:\"description\";s:298:\"The Cincinnati Bengals seem to have finally found an anchor at the safety position with Bryan Cook. 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After all, the 28-year old running back was coming off his second solid season with Green Bay, posting nearly 1,000 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns in the process. Unfortunately, a domestic violence charge and subsequent investigation derailed his season before it started as he was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt list and missed the first five games of the season, putting both his short and long-term future in the league in serious doubt. The NFL surprisingly announced today he would be taken off the list on Monday, putting him in line to practice and possibly play in week seven. It’s a huge turn of events that has some short and long-term effects in dynasty leagues, so let’s re-assess some player values as a result.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992269/Josh_Jacobs\">Josh Jacobs</a>, RB GB\n\n\n\nLet’s get down to the facts right away here. At this point, the NFL (and other outlets) haven’t been given access to video footage of the incident as Jacobs has fought them off legally. The NFL is saying they still have the right to impose additional discipline based on the league’s personal conduct policy but the six games he’s already served would count against that. In short, Jacobs is going to be cleared to play in week seven, which is a surprising turn of events as many dynasty managers had written him off for the entire season. Again. he could still face additional discipline (the video footage could be critical) but the idea he was done in the NFL for good is obviously now out the window.\n\n\n\nAs for Jacobs the football player, he’s been great for Green Bay over the past two seasons. In fact, he’s rushed for over 2,200 yards, caught 72 passes for over 600 more and scored a whopping 30 touchdowns the past two years. In most formats, he was the RB6 in 2024 and the RB13 in 2025 (he played in 15 games instead of 17 last year). In short, he’s been much better in Green Bay than he was with the Raiders and has posted consistent RB1 numbers in the process, making him a major asset in dynasty leagues.\n\n\n\nSo, now what?\n\n\n\nThis is tricky. If you’re a contending team with Jacobs, it’s hard not to ride this out and hope he doesn’t face additional discipline. If you’re non-contender, it’s a little more cut and dry. I would wait until he posts a couple of good games, then look to see if you can move him to a contending team for some draft capital or young players as he’ll have a lot of short-term value if he plays to his pre-suspension form. He turns 29 next February, so it’s not like he’s someone with an extraordinarily long runway as a player anyway.\n\n\n\nRegardless, the ADP free fall Jacobs was experiencing will end now and I would expect it to climb back up to around 75 or 80 with this news in the coming weeks and months, assuming he comes back and plays well. Still, dynasty managers are going to need to be very delicate with how they deal with him as the last thing you want is to be left holding the bag with an aging running back who could face additional discipline. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993314/MarShawn_Lloyd\">MarShawn Lloyd</a>, RB GB\n\n\n\nLloyd had a golden opportunity to take the running back job and, well, run with it. Unfortunately, he was only able to post 112 rushing yards on 2.8 yards per carry over the first five games of the season. He did catch ten passes for 55 yards and another score but he just wasn’t very impressive in what ended up being a pretty long audition. In short, Lloyd looks like replacement level talent and while some dynasty managers are going to keep him around as a handcuff or a play against Jacobs being suspended longer, Lloyd just doesn’t look like a player with a skill set to fall in love with, even after he was able to post a couple of rushing scores last week.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993182/Chris_Brooks\">Chris Brooks</a>, RB GB\n\n\n\nIf I’m being honest, the player I was most excited about when Jacobs was suspended wasn’t Lloyd, it was Brooks. Unfortunately, he only got 15 carries over the first five weeks and while his yards per carry average was solid at 4.7, the small sample size didn’t tell us much. In addition, he was placed on IR this week with an ankle injury. Much like Lloyd, Brooks was just unable to take advantage of the situation placed in front of him with Jacobs out and is going to find himself on a lot of waivers wires once dynasty managers need the IR spot he’s currently taking up.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993970/Pierre_Strong\">Pierre Strong</a>, RB GB\n\n\n\nStrong has had his moments with the Patriots and Browns but didn’t get much playing time even with Jacobs out. It’s hard to see him as much more than a roster clogger at the moment, especially when Jacobs returns. In fact, his roster spot could be in jeopardy.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994298/Kaleb_Johnson\">Kaleb Johnson</a>, RB GB\n\n\n\nYikes. Johnson flamed out quickly in Pittsburgh and the Packers were hoping he’d add some juice to their running back room after trading for him. Unfortunately, it’s been a lot of the same for Johnson as he has posted just 106 scoreless rushing yards in five games. He’s also offered next to nothing in the passing game with one catch on the year. He was a fringe first round rookie pick not long ago and he’s becoming living proof that those rookie picks are never a sure thing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992879/Jordan_Love\">Jordan Love</a>, QB GB\n\n\n\nThe title of this post is, “Somebody to Love” and that seems to fit. The Packers are dead last in the league with 60.4 rushing yards per game, nearly 20 yards behind the Texans (79.0). He needs someone to take charge in this backfield to keep some defenses honest and getting Jacobs back will be a huge boost for him. Love hasn’t put up great numbers outside of last weekend but having his bell cow back should certainly help him out. He represents a decent “buy Low” option in dynasty leagues.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPackers Receivers\n\n\n\nThis group consists of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993974/Christian_Watson\">Christian Watson</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994198/Matthew_Golden\">Matthew Golden</a> and a whole host of others. Watson and Golden have both stepped up their game big time this season and while the re-addition of Jacobs is bound to take away some red zone opportunities, defenses will have to respect the Packers running game much more upon his return and that could certainly mitigate any downside. If you’re in a league with a manager who somehow devalues Watson or Golden because of Jacobs coming back, I’d take advantage of it.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792197306;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:5:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:12:\"Chris Brooks\";i:2;s:8:\"featured\";i:3;s:11:\"Josh Jacobs\";i:4;s:14:\"MarShawn Lloyd\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:7:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11370;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chris Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6804;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jordan Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11581;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"MarShawn Lloyd\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5850;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Josh Jacobs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:399;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"45cf107d17f5972fe839fbe6c2eb15c3\";s:5:\"title\";s:34:\"2027 Dynasty 1QB Rookie Mock Draft\";s:4:\"link\";s:80:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/10/16/2027-dynasty-1qb-rookie-mock-draft/\";s:11:\"description\";s:49:\"We offer up a preview of your 2027 rookie drafts.\";s:7:\"content\";s:15678:\"\nThe 2027 rookie draft has been the most hyped in my 13 years in the fantasy sports industry. First-round picks have been hoarded like gold in dynasty leagues for years, looking forward to the class of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994493/Jeremiah_Smith\">Jeremiah Smith</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994270/Arch_Manning\">Arch Manning</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994273/Dante_Moore\">Dante Moore</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994497/Cam_Coleman\">Cam Coleman</a>. Now that their final college season is well under way, let’s take a look at where the top 12 players stand right now for dynasty superflex rookie drafts.\n\n\n\nWe’re obviously still very early in the draft process for next season. The college season is only about halfway over, and the NIL era has changed the way players approach the NFL Draft. Most of these players could decide to stay in school. We also know that injuries can happen, breakouts can come at any time, and the pre-draft process is going to drastically change player values. With all of that said, the top tiers of this draft seem to be nearly locked in.\n\n\n\n\n 1.01 – Jeremiah Smith, WR Ohio State\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 87 REC, 1,243 Yards, 12 TDs\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 48 REC, 916 Yards, 11 TDs\n\n\n\n\nSmith entered the season as the obvious 1.01 in the 2027 class. Many times when a player is hyped up that much so early on, there’s nowhere for that hype to go but down. That hasn’t been the case for Smith this year. He has been a dominant force in the Buckeyes offense, second in the country in receptions, yards and touchdowns. In back-to-back Big 10 games this season against Illinois and Iowa, he combined for 23 catches, 423 yards and six touchdowns.\n\n\n\nAt 6-foot-3 and over 220 pounds, Smith is a physical mismatch who can beat defenders downfield, win contested catches and create yards after the catch. He’s also an excellent route runner for his size, giving him the complete skill set NFL teams look for in a true number-one receiver. He has a chance to be the first wide receiver to be the first overall pick in the NFL Draft since Keyshawn Johnson in 1996.\n\n\n\n\n 1.02 – Cam Coleman, WR Texas\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 (Auburn) – 56 REC, 708 Yards, 5 TDs\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 17 REC, 318 Yards, 5 TDs\n\n\n\n\nThe dropoff in college production is stark from Smith to Coleman, but his talent was wasted in an underwhelming Auburn offense. This season, he’s off to a bit of a slow start while he finds his place in the Texas offense, and gets on the same page as his quarterback Arch Manning. Five touchdowns has been impressive, but four of them have come against Texas State and UTSA.\n\n\n\nAt 6-foot-3, Coleman has an impressive combination of size, explosiveness and body control, making him particularly dangerous on contested catches and downfield targets. He’s capable of making spectacular plays, but I’d like to see him become a more consistent route runner and command targets on a weekly basis. He should be the number two player in this draft, but he needs to put some big games on tape down the stretch.\n\n\n\n\n 1.03 – Arch Manning, QB Texas\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 248/404, 3,163 Yards, 26 TDs, 7 INT\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 92/146, 1,122 Yards, 10 TDs, 5 INT\n\n\n\n\nThe hype for Arch Manning dates back to his high school days, and he’s still yet to live up to it in his career at Texas. He’s still the number one quarterback in this loaded class, but his grip on that spot is certainly slipping. In three games against Power Conference teams, he’s 56 of 87 for 656 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions.\n\n\n\nIt’s been a tough schedule, but these are the tests that are going to prove he’s worth an early first-round pick in the NFL Draft and dynasty drafts. He has all of the tools you want in a quarterback: strong arm, excellent size and the ability to add production with his legs. Clearly, he still needs to develop as a passer to be a franchise quarterback.\n\n\n\n\n 1.04 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994769/Kewan_Lacy\">Kewan Lacy</a>, RB Mississippi\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 306 carries, 1,567 Yards, 24 TDs rushing; 29 REC, 177 Yards, 0 TD receiving\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 46 carries, 230 Yards, 5 TDs rushing; 7 REC, 16 Yards, 0 TD receiving\n\n\n\n\nLacy’s 2025 season catapulted him to the top of this running back class. After beginning his career at Missouri, he went off for over 1,500 yards and 24 touchdowns last season. He’s an explosive runner with excellent acceleration, quick feet and the ability to make defenders miss in the open field.\n\n\n\nThis season, he’s taken a bit of a step back, but he is dealing with a shoulder injury that is limiting his volume. He’s off the injury report this week, so hopefully he returns to his 2025 form. Another running back is nipping at his heels, and could pass him in the mock draft by the next edition.\n\n\n\n\n 1.05 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994684/Jadan_Baugh\">Jadan Baugh</a>, RB Florida\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 220 carries, 1,170 Yards, 8 TDs rushing; 33 REC, 210 Yards, 2 TDs receiving \n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 110 carries, 672 Yards, 12 TDs rushing; 7 REC, 46 Yards, 0 TD receiving \n\n\n\n\nBaugh has been the biggest riser of this year’s draft class with his play this season. He was the number nine player in our first <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/09/11/2027-dynasty-superflex-rookie-mock-draft/\">2027 mock draft</a>, but he’s threatening for the number one running back spot in this draft. He was dominant through the first three games of the season, going for 440 yards and eight touchdowns on 69 carries. In the last two games, his efficiency has gone down the drain, rushing it 27 times for 72 yards and a touchdown in Florida’s two losses. \n\n\n\nBaugh is a big, strong, powerful running back who is much more explosive than his 230-pound frame would suggest. Currently, he’s the only running back in Mock Draft Database’s consensus first-round<a href=\"https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/mock-drafts/2027/consensus-mock-draft-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> mock draft</a>, and that kind of draft capital would guarantee an early pick in rookie drafts.\n\n\n\n\n 1.06 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994820/Darian_Mensah\">Darian Mensah</a>, QB Miami\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 334/500, 3,973 Yards, 34 TDs, 6 INT\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 112/133, 1,438 Yards, 15 TDs, 0 INT\n\n\n\n\nThe depth of the quarterback position in this draft class is one of the things that elevates it over recent classes. Mensah’s 2024 season has been incredible, and he has a chance to be the number one quarterback off the board in this draft. Pro Football Focus has him graded as the best quarterback in the country through five games, with a 92.3 passing grade and only three turnover-worthy plays.\n\n\n\nMiami’s schedule is an easy one, so he may need to prove it in the College Football Playoff to show he’s truly pro-ready. He has good size, excellent accuracy and the ability to attack defenses at every level of the field, while generally making smart decisions with the football. He’s more of a pocket quarterback, which could be the deciding factor keeping Manning above him in rookie drafts next season.\n\n\n\n\n 1.07 – Dante Moore, QB Oregon\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 296/412, 3,565 Yards, 30 TDs, 10 INT\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 69/99, 926 Yards, 9 TDs, 0 INT\n\n\n\n\nMoore has shown tremendous growth since his UCLA days. He was off to an outstanding start this season, before being taken out of the USC game thanks to a cheap hit. He’ll continue to miss time this week with a concussion, but it hopefully will not impact him long-term.\n\n\n\nHe has excellent arm talent and can make difficult throws downfield, but his biggest improvement has come in his decision-making and ability to operate within an offense. He doesn’t offer the same rushing upside as Manning, which could limit his fantasy ceiling, but there’s plenty to like about his development.\n\n\n\n\n 1.08 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994879/Charlie_Becker\">Charlie Becker</a>, WR Indiana\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 34 REC, 679 Yards, 4 TDs\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 30 REC, 529 Yards, 8 TDs\n\n\n\n\nBecker was the playoff hero for the Hoosiers on their way to a National Championship last season. Now that <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994724/Omar_Cooper\">Omar Cooper</a> and Elija Sarratt have gone pro, Becker has taken over the altar as Indiana’s lead wide receiver. At approximately 6-foot-4, he has the size to develop into a legitimate outside receiver and uses his frame well to win contested catches.\n\n\n\nBecker has strong hands, good body control and the ability to make difficult adjustments to the football, particularly on downfield throws. He’s not the most explosive athlete in this class, and I’d like to see him continue developing his route running and ability to create separation against faster defensive backs. Mock Draft Database has Becker as the 14th overall pick in the draft and the third wide receiver off the board after Smith and Coleman.\n\n\n\n\n 1.09 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994998/Drew_Mestemaker\">Drew Mestemaker</a>, QB Oklahoma State\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 319/463, 4,379 Yards, 34 TDs, 9 INT; 89 rushing Yards, 5 TDs\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 114/169, 1,575 Yards, 13 TDs, 5 INT; 108 rushing Yards, 2 TDs\n\n\n\n\nMestemaker led the country in passing yards last season at North Texas, and he’s proven it wasn’t a fluke this season at Oklahoma State. He’s averaging 315 passing yards per game against Big 12 competition, and he went off against Oregon for 317 passing yards, 109 rushing yards and three total touchdowns. Mestemaker never started a varsity game in high school and walked on at North Texas, now he’s one of the best quarterbacks in college football.\n\n\n\nThe 6-foot-4 quarterback has a strong arm, good accuracy and enough athleticism to contribute on the ground. He may enter the NFL as a long-term project, but his draft stock is rising through the roof, including some mock drafts putting him at second overall recently. It’ll be fascinating to see where the NFL values him compared to the more established talents in this class.\n\n\n\n\n 1.10 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994846/CJ_Carr\">CJ Carr</a>, QB Notre Dame\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 195/293, 2,741 Yards, 24 TDs, 6 INT\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 102/144, 1,378 Yards, 16 TDs, 1 INT\n\n\n\n\nCarr has been a low-volume quarterback through two seasons with Notre Dame, but his film and pedigree keep him in the early first-round conversation. The former highly regarded recruit took over as Notre Dame’s starter in 2025 and immediately demonstrated the accuracy and decision-making that made him such an attractive prospect coming out of high school.\n\n\n\nCarr is a polished pocket passer who processes defenses well, gets the football out quickly and generally avoids putting the ball in dangerous situations. He doesn’t have overwhelming arm strength or the rushing ability of Manning, so his fantasy ceiling will likely depend heavily on passing volume and touchdowns.\n\n\n\n\n 1.11 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994498/Julian_Sayin\">Julian Sayin</a>, QB Ohio State\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 301/391, 3,610 Yards, 32 TDs, 8 INT\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 116/163, 1,772 Yards, 17 TDs, 2 INT\n\n\n\n\nSayin might be the most polished passer in this quarterback class, but he’s also one of the more difficult players to evaluate for fantasy. He completed nearly 77% of his passes in 2025, throwing for more than 3,600 yards and 32 touchdowns while leading one of the most talented offenses in college football. He’s picked up right where he left off this season, already throwing 17 touchdowns against just two interceptions through six games.\n\n\n\nSayin has excellent accuracy, anticipation and decision-making, but he doesn’t possess overwhelming physical tools and offers very little rushing upside. Playing with Jeremiah Smith and the rest of Ohio State’s talented offense certainly helps, and NFL evaluators will need to determine how much of his success translates outside that environment. He comes in as the sixth quarterback in this loaded draft class, but he could easily have the best NFL career.\n\n\n\n\n 1.12 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994512/Nate_Frazier\">Nate Frazier</a>, RB Georgia\n\n\n\n\n\n 2025 – 173 carries, 947 Yards, 6 TDs rushing; 16 REC, 116 Yards, 1 TD receiving\n\n\n\n\n\n 2026 – 26 carries, 211 Yards, 5 TDs rushing; 1 REC, 5 Yards, 0 TD receiving\n\n\n\n\nFrazier entered college as one of the most highly regarded running backs in the country, and he’s flashed the explosiveness that made him such an exciting recruit. The Georgia back rushed for nearly 1,000 yards in 2025 and has been even more efficient with his limited opportunities this season, averaging over eight yards per carry. He’s an explosive runner with excellent acceleration, quick feet and the ability to make defenders miss in space.\n\n\n\nThe biggest concern is his workload, as Georgia hasn’t consistently given him the kind of volume we’d like to see from a future NFL feature back. He has been dealing with a rib injury, and even missed last week’s Alabama game thanks to this injury. 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The problem for the Tennessee Titans is that they don’t even have a small edge most weeks. Is that any different this week? The Colts have the weakest defense the Titans have faced to this point. Will […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2025:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 04: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans looks to pass during the third quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFor most NFL teams, the ability to win is based on finding a small edge and exploiting that. The problem for the Tennessee Titans is that they don’t even have a small edge most weeks. Is that any different this week?\n\nThe Colts have the weakest defense the Titans have faced to this point. Will the Titans offense be able to take advantage? I wrote earlier this week that the Titans need to change their game plan up and come out aggressive. Let Cam Ward throw the ball around the yard. Create opportunities for him to make plays off schedule – whether that be with RPOs, bootlegs, or just running some no-huddle early in the game. That is where Ward has been at his best throughout his career.\n\nIndianapolis is allowing 254 passing yards per game. That is 28th in the league. Daboll wants to be balanced, but he also needs to be flexible. 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Quarterback Baker Mayfield (right thumb) has officially been ruled out after missing all three practices this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3013:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 8: Josiah Trotter #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs against the Dallas Cowboys prior to an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and several key players will be unavailable as Tampa Bay looks to build on last week’s victory over Dallas.\n\nQuarterback Baker Mayfield (right thumb) has officially been ruled out after missing all three practices this week. Rookie Jalon Daniels will make his third consecutive start after leading the Buccaneers to their first victory of the season last Thursday against the Cowboys.\n\nThe Buccaneers will also be without safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib), who did not participate in practice throughout the week. Wide receiver David Sills V (hamstring) was also ruled out despite being listed as a full participant in all three practices.\n\nCornerback Benjamin Morrison (quad) is listed as doubtful, while linebackers SirVocea Dennis (ankle/foot) and Josiah Trotter (knee), cornerback Ayden Garnes (ankle), and running back Sean Tucker (quad) are questionable. Dennis and Garnes were full participants Friday, providing some encouraging news heading into the weekend.\n\nPittsburgh is also dealing with several injuries, particularly at wide receiver. Roman Wilson (finger) and Ben Skowronek (calf) have been ruled out, along with safety DeShon Elliott (knee). Wide receiver DK Metcalf was added to Friday’s report with an illness and is questionable.\n\nBelow are the final game-status designations for both teams.\n\nTampa Bay Buccaneers\n\nOut\n\n\nQB Baker Mayfield — Right Thumb\n\n\n\nS Antoine Winfield Jr. — Rib\n\n\n\nWR David Sills V — Hamstring\n\n\nDoubtful\n\n\nCB Benjamin Morrison — Quad\n\n\nQuestionable\n\n\nLB SirVocea Dennis — Ankle/Foot\n\n\n\nCB Ayden Garnes — Ankle\n\n\n\nLB Josiah Trotter — Knee\n\n\n\nRB Sean Tucker — Quad\n\n\nPittsburgh Steelers\n\nOut\n\n\nS DeShon Elliott — Knee\n\n\n\nWR Ben Skowronek — Calf\n\n\n\nWR Roman Wilson — Finger\n\n\nQuestionable\n\n\nDT Keeanu Benton — Ankle\n\n\n\nCB Jamel Dean — Ankle\n\n\n\nRB Rico Dowdle — Toe\n\n\n\nCB Jalen Ramsey — Wrist\n\n\n\nWR DK Metcalf — Illness\n\n\nThe Buccaneers and Steelers are scheduled to kick off Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium. 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In fact, my snap analysis was exactly this: “Frankly, if Denver can get through this stretch of games at or above .500 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7372:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 15: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Denver Broncos reacts to a call against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of the game at Empower Field At Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nBack in May when the <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-schedule/177429/denver-broncos-schedule-good-bad-and-ugly\">NFL released the Denver Broncos 2026 schedule</a>, I saw a brutal first six games for Denver and questioned how they could come out of that stretch above .500. In fact, my snap analysis was exactly this: “Frankly, if Denver can get through this stretch of games at or above .500 then we have to chalk that up as a major win.” Here they are at 4-2 and it feels like around Broncos County that we’re reacting to an 0-6 team right now.\n\nWe need to a little perspective. And yes, Bo Nix and the offense need to get better. They need to find a better running game. They need better interior pass protection. They need wide receivers to get better separation. Bo needs to get through his reads on scheduled. All of this has been said ad nauseum. But here’s the thing, they are 4-2 and nowhere near playing good offensive football. And 4-2 against mostly playoff contenders (ChargersLOL). \n\nDenver has gotten through the worst part of their schedule with a winning record and have a chance to reset the whole season. Road games against the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers with a home game against the Kansas City Chiefs in between. Punch the Chiefs in the mouth and make them doubt Week 1 happened and go into the Bye Week at 7-2. This is far more possible in my mind than what they just did to get to 4-2 through the first six games. \n\nSo let’s F-in go! \n\nThere is a lot of discussion around the Broncos today. Here is all the good stuff I could find and a recap of our stuff. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the mini-Bye!\n\n\n\nBroncos daily recap\n\n<a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/189378/jonathon-cooper-broncos-exempt-list-nfl-suspension\">Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper has been removed from the Commissioner’s exempt list</a>\n\n\nAccording to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, the NFL has removed Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper from the Commissioner’s exempt list. The Broncos veteran starting edge rusher will be eligible to play vs. the Cardinals next week.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/189333/broncos-stock-up-stock-down-week-6-seahawks\">Broncos Stock Up, Stock Down: Takeaways from the Week 6 Win Over the Seahawks</a>\n\n\nThe Broncos entered Thursday night as home underdogs vs. the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, but ended the night with a hard-fought victory and a 4-2 record. It wasn’t pretty, but it was a defensive slugfest between two of the best defenses in the NFL, and at the end of the night, the Broncos’ defense did enough to win the game.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-game-information/189350/game-balls-denver-broncos-win-over-seattle-seahawks-week-6\">Game balls for the Broncos impressive defensive win over Seahawks</a>\n\n\nThe Denver Broncos defense balled out in TNF victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Here are our game balls.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/189341/bo-nix-doesnt-know-why-the-broncos-are-unable-to-push-the-ball-downfield\">Bo Nix doesn’t know why the Broncos are unable to push the ball downfield</a>\n\n\nHave we had enough time to overreact to the Denver Broncos impressive defensive battle and win over the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks? I feel like I have…\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/189323/magical-defensive-performance-earns-broncos-key-victory-over-seahawks-in-primetime\">Magical defensive performance earns Broncos key victory over Seahawks in primetime</a>\n\n\nThe Denver Broncos have a lot to improve upon offensively, but their defense is championship caliber.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-scores-results/189298/8-things-we-learned-from-the-broncos-17-14-ot-win-over-seattle\">8 Things we learned from the Broncos 17-14 OT win over Seattle</a>\n\n\nAs is becoming customary, the Broncos found a way to win a close game. This time in overtime against Seattle at home.\n\n\nPotent quotables\n\nUnder the radar\n\n\n\"Make him throw a long ball, let the safety be over the top.\" The <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Broncos</a> plan for a turnover worked to perfection in OT ✅ <a href=\"https://t.co/iAMepC4dCG\">pic.twitter.com/iAMepC4dCG</a>— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms/status/2111110773829198300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJK Dobbins averaged 2.4 YPC last night and that\'s with a 16-yard added in. Takeaway that run and he had 16 carries for 25 yards. That\'s 1.6 YPC. A lot of attention is on Nix, and rightfully so, but the Broncos NEED a better run game.— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2111139612449964251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"Why would I be worried…Most critics who DON\'T KNOW CRAP were saying things\" Phil Simms is not concerned about Bo Nix.<a href=\"https://x.com/PhilSimmsQB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PhilSimmsQB</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/heykayadams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@heykayadams</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Z6VPcf4y3o\">pic.twitter.com/Z6VPcf4y3o</a>— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/2111138852647649768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"There is something a little bit off this year.\" Sean McDermott weighs in on what he\'s seeing from Bo Nix 👀 (via <a href=\"https://x.com/RichEisenShow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RichEisenShow</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/nQ8Sy3w0mD\">pic.twitter.com/nQ8Sy3w0mD</a>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNNFL/status/2111137355750879508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNik Bonitto was a constant problem for Seattle all night. 4 TKL, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 FF, 7 PRESSURES, 22.6% PRESSURE RATE. 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Next thing you know, we’re going to be looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft and attempting to evaluate tomorrow’s great stars. Speaking of looking ahead, dynasty managers tend to do that all the time and it happens each and every week. This year, I’m bringing you the Weekend Update, full of the headlines I’m wondering if we’ll see after the weekend. I’ll also evaluate these every week as I once again bring you <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/10/05/the-dynasty-aftermath-week-four-5/\">The Dynasty Aftermath</a>, the world’s longest-running weekly in-season dynasty series as we hit year #21.\n\n\n\nEach week, I’m also going to share the Deep Thought of the Week by Jack Handey. If you don’t know who that is, look it up. There are very few people I’ve ever really and truly recognized as comedic geniuses, but former SNL writer and author Jack Handey is one of them. 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There are real concerns about how his talent really translates to the NFL now but he should at least have a fighting chance to prove he can still be a viable dynasty asset. We’ll see how things go this week but dynasty managers shouldn’t overpay to get him, thinking this is an easy fix and assuming his ADP is going to rise like a rocketship.\n\n\n\n2.) Grin and Bear It\n\n\n\nThose who had <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993717/Caleb_Williams\">Caleb Williams</a> as their QB1 this year have had to endure the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994303/Tyson_Bagent\">Tyson Bagent</a> experience the past couple of weeks and it was simply hard to watch. Williams is on track to return as soon as this week and that would be a welcome sight for sure. 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In fact, A-Rod has three straight games with three touchdown passes and has only three interceptions in the same span, throwing for over 800 yards in the process. At this point, Rodgers looks like a player capable of stepping in for an injury or a bye week and having your dynasty team not miss a beat. While some dynasty managers are focusing on shiny young and inexperienced quarterbacks, Rodgers shouldn’t be ignored.\n\n\n\n4.) Indiana Jones and the Tale of the Lost Dimes\n\n\n\nThis one has been a little more entertaining than Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull for sure. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992205/Daniel_Jones\">Daniel Jones</a> of the Colts just hasn’t looked like himself this season and far from vintage Danny Dimes. Through five games, Jones has just 1,021 passing yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions. He hasn’t lost a fumble, which is great. 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At this point, Skattebo is the RB28 on the season, behind players like <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992268/Brian_Robinson\">Brian Robinson</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994423/Emanuel_Wilson\">Emanuel Wilson</a>. He’s also only found the end zone once. While much of this can be attributed to him playing in an offense led by gunslinger <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/16762/Jameis_Winston\">Jameis Winston</a>, we need to see more from Skattebo soon to keep his ADP and ranking from starting a pretty swift plunge.\n\n\n\n6.) Love on the Rocks\n\n\n\nWhen dynasty managers took <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994629/Jeremiyah_Love\">Jeremiyah Love</a> with the 1.01 in rookie drafts this off-season, the belief was they had a transcendent running back to build their dynasty teams around. The comparisons to <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992207/Saquon_Barkley\">Saquon Barkley</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993288/Bijan_Robinson\">Bijan Robinson</a> weren’t uncommon as Love looked like a player who would be a RB1 for years to come without much standing in his way. Well, things have not gone well thus far as Love has just 245 rushing yards and one touchdown on 3.7 yards per carry. He’s also caught only 11 passes for 36 yards and one more score. Love is struggling in a way we couldn’t have imagined and it’s clear his ankles are giving him trouble as he’ll miss this week’s game. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993616/Tyler_Allgeier\">Tyler Allgeier</a> will be in position to take advantage. Love is on the rocks with dynasty managers right now and we have to see something more to put him back in lineups moving forward.\n\n\n\n7.) 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At this point, Jeanty has just 291 rushing yards on a pedestrian 3.3 yards per carry this season, including three of his last four where he hasn’t even clipped three yards per tote. It’s hard to say he’s just a good running back caught on a bad team as the Raiders have been pretty good this season. In addition, backup <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994903/Mike_Washington_Jr\">Mike Washington Jr</a> has been able to post 125 rushing yards on just 25 carries, good for five yards per carry. Yes, they’ve been in on different situations but Jeanty just hasn’t been a dominant fantasy performer through his first 22 career games. He needs to rise up and start showing dynasty managers some RB1 numbers starting this week against the Bills.\n\n\n\n9.) Golden Parachute\n\n\n\nUnlike running backs, it usually takes some wide receivers three years before really breaking out. It seems Golden only needed his rookie season to get acclimated to the NFL. In 14 games last season, he had 29 catches for 361 scoreless yards. In just five games this year, Golden has posted a 24/397/2 line, showing a massive amount of growth in the process. While <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993974/Christian_Watson\">Christian Watson</a> is the undisputed WR1 for the Packers, Golden is looking like one of the best WR2s in dynasty leagues right now and his ADP is rising quickly as he may actually not double but triple his output from last year.\n\n\n\n10.) Mike and Hike\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/16597/Mike_Evans\">Mike Evans</a> is famous for starting his career with 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons, showing consistency never before seen in the NFL. When he moved on to San Francisco this off-season, many thought he would be a bit of an afterthought in an offense featuring <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9990905/Christian_McCaffrey\">Christian McCaffrey</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9991880/George_Kittle\">George Kittle</a>. Well, not so fast. Evans was brilliant this past weekend against Seattle with seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. He and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992859/Brock_Purdy\">Brock Purdy</a> are starting to develop a serious connection, proving it doesn’t matter which quarterback is throwing him the ball as you can just hike it and send it his way. If Evans keeps this going against Washington this Monday night, he could honestly be right back in the WR1 conversation. Let’s see what he has for an encore.\n\n\n\nBONUS\n\n\n\n11.) 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Here’s what’s happening at Mint Street this week.\n\nInjuries\n\nFinally, some good news on the injury front!\n\nThrough their 2-2 start this year the Panthers have distinguished themselves as <a href=\"https://x.com/ThomasWrrld/status/2108201342309392411?s=20\">the most injured team in the NFL</a> and it’s impressive Carolina is playing .500 ball. \n\nYoung stud wide receiver Jalen Coker is back after missing the Panthers last game. Running back Trevor Etienne has yet to make his 2026 debut and he is also listed as questionable after fully participating this week in practice. \n\nThe biggest impact could be on the offensive line. Stalwart right tackle Taylor Moton has yet to play in 2026 due to blood clots and is listed as questionable after being a full participant in this week’s practices. Veteran guard Damien Lewis missed Carolina’s last game and is listed as questionable for Sunday but was a full participant in Friday’s practice.\n\nAlso hoping to make his 2026 debut is veteran defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton who is now questionable with a neck injury. \n\nThe Panthers bye last week gave other guys who have been dinged up to get some rest, including outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips and tight ends Tommy Tremble and Darren Waller. \n\nRight tackle Monroe Freeling is doubtful while running back AJ Dillon is out for Sunday. \n\nTransactions\n\nSigned DT Keith Cooper to the practice squad\n\nCooper was a 2025 undrafted free agent who was signed by the Cleveland Browns and appeared in one game as a rookie with no stats. Earlier this year he joined the Miami Dolphins and has played in three games in 2026 with one tackle. 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The Broncos OLB will be eligible to play in the Broncos’ Week 7 game on Oct. 25 after missing six games. The NFL initiated an investigation under the Personal Conduct Policy following Cooper’s…— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2111180345941086356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nEarlier this week,<a href=\"https://share.google/NpxWxGlKnIfhbVW7A\"> it was reported that Cooper’s trial date was pushed back to March, instead of in November during the season, which opened up the possibility of Cooper being removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt list</a>. The league placed him there before the start of the season due to his ongoing felony assault case, and he was sidelined for 6 weeks before now being removed from this list and being eligible to play starting next week vs. the Arizona Cardinals. \n\nThe NFL released a statement announcing their decision, but also added that the league’s review of the matter remains ongoing and will not be affected by this change to his roster status. \n\n\nThe National Football League today removed Jonathon Cooper of the Denver Broncos from the Commissioner Exempt List. He will be eligible to play in the Broncos’ Week 7 game on Oct. 25 after missing six games.\n\n\n\nThe NFL initiated an investigation under the Personal Conduct Policy following Cooper’s arrests in June. The league’s review remains ongoing and is not affected by this change to Cooper’s roster status.\n\n\n\nCooper was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List on Aug. 30.\n\n\nCooper also released a statement on his personal Instagram account where he stated that over the last several months, he has spent a lot of time working to better himself. He added that work will continue and that playing in the NFL and representing the Denver Broncos is a privilege he does not take for granted. \n\n\nJonathon Cooper released a statement on his IG after being removed from the Commissioners Exempt List <a href=\"https://t.co/5sLSpIV40t\">pic.twitter.com/5sLSpIV40t</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2111191190645465283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith Cooper’s trial date now in March during the offseason, it seems like any additional punishment/suspension would come after that is finalized. \n\nAs we know, Cooper was arrested twice this offseason and is facing felony assault charges. The Broncos expressed their disappointment in Cooper, but after he completed a 40-day inpatient counseling, therapy, mental health, and overall wellness program, they backed their team leader. 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However, they were always going to struggle. It was a short week, and they were going against Mike Macdonald’s top-ranked Seattle Seahawks defense. Still, Nix led the Broncos to two touchdown drives in the first half while the defense held the lead until the final seconds of the 4th quarter, when the Seahawks tied it. However, the Broncos’ defense called game in overtime with a Ja’Quan McMillian INT that set up the game-winning field goal. \n\nStock up and stock down is a weekly series where I go through the Denver Broncos’ 53-man roster and tell you which Broncos players’ stock is going up, down, or remains unchanged. After yet another ugly win vs. the Seahawks on Thursday, we have a good mix of stock-ups and stock-downs today.\n\nQuarterback \n\nBo Nix – Stock down: Nix hot takes are everywhere today. I am going with stock down but also saying it’s not time to hit the panic button just yet. \n\nThis game was never going to be a get-right offensive showcase by the Broncos. Mike Macdonald’s defense is among the best in the NFL and very well coached. Add in the short week/TNF aspect of it, and you had the makings of a defensive slugfest between two of the top units in the NFL.\n\nStill, Nix and the offense need to be better. We saw similar struggles last year (An arguably worse showing on TNF last year vs. the Raiders) before seeing them turn it around and play pretty well late in the year. They have had a brutal stretch to start the year and came out of it 4-2 despite their obvious issues. Things get easier from here on out, on paper at least, and the offense will need to turn it around. You CANNOT have these same struggles vs. the Cardinals next week, coming off a mini-bye week. \n\nJarrett Stidham – Unchanged: Some fans want Bo benched, but Stiddy remains the veteran backup.\n\nSam Ehlinger – Unchanged: Emergency third-string QB\n\nRunning Back\n\nJK Dobbins – Stock down: 2.4 yards per carry. Dobbins finished the game with 17 carries for 41 yards, and outside of one 16-yard scamper, he was mostly ineffective on Thursday Night. Take away that 16-yard run, and Dobbins had 16 carries for 25 yards, which comes out to be an ugly 1.6 yards per carry. \n\nThe Broncos NEED better production from their run game. Dobbins has not shown much at all this season, and unless things change quickly, he should not be getting 17 carries a game. Rookie Jonah Coleman is eligible to come off the short-term IR this week and should be inserted into the Broncos’ offense immediately. \n\nRJ Harvey – Stock up: Harvey has been the Broncos’ best playmaker this season. He had 6 carries for 25 yards (4.2 YPC) and 3 receptions for 31 yards. That is 9 touches for 56 total yards from scrimmage. He has the explosion and burst that Dobbins does not have and is running hard through contact. I wanted to see more of Harvey on Thursday Night. \n\nTyler Badie – Stock down: Badie has been making a few good plays a game, but unfortunately, left last night’s game with a thumb injury and was late ruled out. With Coleman coming off the IR next week, Badie will likely return to being inactive and may miss some time with this thumb injury. \n\nAdam Prentice – Unchanged: Played 5 offensive snaps and mostly contributed to special teams. \n\nWide Receiver \n\nJaylen Waddle – Stock down: 7 targets for 4 catches for 24 yards. Tough defense and the passing offense struggling. The Broncos need to get Waddle going. \n\nCourtland Sutton – Stock down: Thought he showed some life last week, but he only had 3 targets and 2 catches for 19 yards. \n\nTroy Franklin – Unchanged: 1 target and 1 catch for 2 yards. The passing offense was non-existent.\n\nMarvin Mims Jr. – Stock down: I am going stock down because he’s having a poor start to his contract year. Injuries, nothing of note on offense, and hasn’t been great as a returner. Mims also played just 16 snaps of offense, which was one less than Lil’Jordan Humphrey. \n\nLil’Jordan Humphrey – Unchanged: Depth player who knows his role on offense.\n\nTight End \n\nEvan Engram – Stock down: He was playing more than Trautman, but was 50/50 with him on Sunday and played two fewer than him on Thursday Night. With Payton taking over playcalling and running the ball more, Engram’s playing time has taken a hit. He also only had 2 catches for 13 yards. \n\nAdam Trautman – Unchanged: He is who he is. \n\nNate Adkins – Unchanged: Played 22 snaps but did not see a target and was primarily used as a run blocker. \n\nDallen Bentley – Unchanged: Remained a healthy scratch. \n\nOffensive Line\n\nGarett Bolles – Unchanged: Remains a consistent presence on the left side of the Broncos OL.\n\nBen Powers – Stock down: He had a rough night against the Seahawks’ talented interior defensive line. A lot of pressure came from his area, and he had issues with run blocking. \n\nLuke Wattenberg – Stock down: His snaps are consistently wide, and he’s struggling in the same areas that Powers is. \n\nQuinn Meinerz – Stock up: Stud.\n\nMike McGlinchey – Unchanged: Has had his ups and downs at right tackle but has been mostly consistent. \n\nAlex Palczewski – Stock up: Only played 1 offensive snap, but I wouldn’t mind seeing him get some reps at left guard. \n\nMatt Peart – Unchanged: 0 snaps on offense and played on special teams.\n\nAlex Forsyth – Unchanged: 0 snaps on offense and played on special teams.\n\nKage Casey – Unchanged: Remained inactive\n\nDefensive Line\n\nZach Allen – Stock up: Has been playing damn good football and continued that on Thursday Night. \n\nDJ Jones – Stock up: Was that the best game DJ Jones played as a Bronco? I go through games without really noticing him, but that was not the case last night. Multiple pressures, some TFLs, and he was consistently in the backfield disrupting the play. \n\nMalcolm Roach – Stock up: Played solid last night but did see Enyi Uwazurike play a few more snaps than he did. Some of that had to do with Roach going into the blue tent during the game, but still, a solid overall showing by Roach. He finished the night with a team-high 4 QB hits. \n\nEyioma Uwazurike – Unchanged: Played 53% of the snaps and remains a big rotational presence along the Broncos defensive line. \n\nSai’vion Jones – Stock up: He saw 22 snaps and made a few plays. Had a big hit on Sam Darnold late in the game and a PBU late in the game as well. He was active ahead of Jordan Jackson again and seems to be earning some more trust. \n\nJordan Jackson – Unchanged: Inactive\n\nTyler Onyedim – Unchanged: Redshirt rookie year\n\nEdge Rushers\n\nNik Bonitto – Stock up: Bonitto has had back-to-back really good games and had his best game of the season last night vs. the Seahawks. Forced a fumble, had a sack, and was pressuring Darnold throughout the night. \n\nJonah Elliss – Stock down: Jonah showed some life last night and had a sack, but a late-game knee injury that did not look good potentially derailed his season. No word on the severity, but he was carted off, and it did not look good on the replay. \n\nQue Robinson – Stock way up: I am a big Que Robinson fan, and he continues to flash talent each week. He has the size/speed off the edge as a pass rusher and could be on the verge of a big run here if he sees more playing time. He needs to improve against the run, but overall, he’s looking like an ascending player for the Broncos. \n\nDondrea Tillman – Stock up: Tillman is a solid player who could see a larger role if Elliss is out for an extended period of time. Saw 48% of the snaps last night.\n\nLinebacker \n\nAlex Singleton – Stock up: Singleton gets a lot of hate but not a lot of love when he plays well, and I thought he played really well vs. the Seahawks. He made multiple plays at or behind the LOS in the run game, did not miss many, if any, tackles, and I do not recall any bad coverage plays by Singleton. Solid showing and has put together a few pretty good games. \n\nJustin Strnad – Unchanged: Consistent. He may not wow you, but also, he’s not the player you’re pointing out as the weak point of the defense. Solid and consistent overall player.\n\nJordan Turner – Unchanged: Played most of the special teams snaps.\n\nKarene Reid – Unchanged: Special teams\n\nCornerback\n\nPat Surtain II – Unchanged: Did not play due to an ankle injury. We were robbed of a PS2/JSN matchup.\n\nRiley Moss – Unchanged: Moss played just 20 snaps last night and is still clearly limited by his rib injury. \n\nJa’Quan McMillian – Stock up: He has that clutch gene. Had the game-ending INT that set up the game-winning field goal. Pay that man.\n\nJahdae Barron – Stock way up: Barron played all 85 defensive snaps last night and, honestly, held his own. There were a few blemishes, but he has tight coverage on Shaheed on that deep completion, and JSN is the best in the NFL for a reason. He was the Broncos CB1 last night against the reigning Super Bowl Champs, and honestly, the defense did not miss a beat. He held his own and silenced any talk of him being a bust. He proved he could start in the NFL and hold his own amongst the best in the NFL.\n\nKris Abrams-Draine – Stock up: Had what should have been the game-ending interception late in the 4th quarter and played well overall. 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Fortunately, DLF provides the <a href=\"https://apps.dynastyleaguefootball.com/tradeanalyzer/\">Dynasty Trade Analyzer</a>, combining <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/rankings/dynasty-rankings/\">expert rankings</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/index.php?type=startup\">community dynasty ADP</a>, and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/trade-finder/\">actual trades</a> to narrow down a player\'s trade value.\nOf course, players\' values always change. Injuries, inconsistent play, or rapidly changing situations can all play a hand in causing a player to rise or fall. 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The QB2 prior to the season, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993723/Drake_Maye\">Drake Maye</a> has slipped to QB5 after a sluggish – to be kind – start to the season. Over the past two weeks, he has gone nuclear and looks the part of the ascending star he was in 2025. He will settle somewhere in-between the two extremes, but it will be interesting to see where he falls next month given the weird season he has had thus far.\n\n\nYou can see distinct differences between ADP and the market. The market will take more of a long view while ADP can fluctuate a bit more. If you are in the midst of a startup, it may be difficult to click on <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993724/Jaxson_Dart\">Jaxson Dart</a>’s name, even though his injury should not have a huge negative impact on his long-term value. 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defense dominated the Seattle Seahawks all night and were the sole reason they came out with a victory on Thursday Night Football as the offense stumbled in the second half with six three-and-outs and even the game-winning field goal drive didn’t generate a single first down. The offense wasn’t totally abysmal. In […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7372:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 15: Alex Singleton #49 and Malcolm Roach #97 of the Denver Broncos pump up the crowd against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter of the game at Empower Field At Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Denver Broncos <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-scores-results/188997/broncos-vs-seahawks-final-score-tnf-week-6\">defense dominated the Seattle Seahawks</a> all night and were the sole reason they came out with a victory on Thursday Night Football as the offense stumbled in the second half with six three-and-outs and even the game-winning field goal drive didn’t generate a single first down.\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=milehighreport&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.milehighreport.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sbnation.app&xcust=__sb0901awD__138981____r______________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android</a>.\n\n\nThe offense wasn’t totally abysmal. In the second quarter, they put together their two longest drives of the season in back-to-back possessions. First was a 16-play, 74 yard drive and the second a 9-play, 79 yard drive and both resulted in touchdowns. That gave us hope of a blowout, but the Seahawks defense brought the heat the rest of the game and shut them all the way down. \n\nFortunately, the Broncos defense also brought the heat and while they gave up a few late scores to send the game into overtime, two timely interceptions sealed the victory and setup the game-winning field goal by Wil Lutz. Whatever issues the defense had in that Week 1 disaster have certainly been fixed now by Week 6.\n\nHere’s who we’re giving our game balls to: \n\nDefensive Front\n\nOne guy that has been the center of ridicule early has been Alex Singleton and my game ball was originally going to go to him for how passionate and well he played in this game. He finished with 13 total tackles and two quarterback hits. He seemed like he was in on every play last night. However, I had to go with the whole front seven. They absolutely terrorized Sam Darnold all night long. The defense ended up with 17 total quarterback hits and TWELVE different players on defense had a QB hit. TWELVE! Have a game ball every one of you guys! – Tim Lynch\n\n\nThe Broncos had 12 DIFFERENT players get a QB hit against the Seahawks. That\'s the most in the NFL since 2006.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2111098588394827926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nWil Lutz\n\nYou always hold your breath when the Denver kicker attempts a field goal. And all of Broncos Country did that at the end of Thursday night’s game. Thankfully, it was an exhale of celebration and relief after Lutz nailed the game-winning 53-yard field goal against Seattle. On this day, he was big nuts Lutz, and absolutely clutch Lutz. Helluva kick. – Ian St. Clair\n\n\nBRONCOS WIN!!!!! 4-2 <a href=\"https://t.co/Mcl3IEM4Lk\">pic.twitter.com/Mcl3IEM4Lk</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2110937132843892999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nJa’Quan McMillian\n\nJa’Quan McMillian is a play-making monster. He had a big sack early and a game-winning interception. He deserves my game ball this week and all the love in the world from Broncos Country. – Sadaraine\n\n\nJ-MAC INT!!!! <a href=\"https://t.co/b2KORAVxiG\">pic.twitter.com/b2KORAVxiG</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2110936262550978862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nKris Abrams-Draine\n\nKris Abrams-Draine gets my gameball. He was forced into the spotlight with the absence of both Moss (who only played 20 snaps) and PS2 and he turned in what may be his best game as a pro. He finished the game with 6 tackles (4 solo), 3 passes defended, 1 huge INT, and 1 forced fumble. His career high in passes defended prior to this game was one. The fumble he forced was the first of his career. He did this while facing arguably the best WR in the NFL at this moment, JSN. Did I mention that this was only his 4th career start? Some of this credit has to be given to the pass rush which was harrying Darnold all night (17 pressures on 58 dropbacks) until they got gassed by the criminally inept offense, but he still played the best game of his career. He came into the game with 4 career passes defended and almost doubled that. – Joe Mahoney\n\n\nI still can\'t believe this play didn\'t end the game <a href=\"https://t.co/ggjqRTTQlj\">pic.twitter.com/ggjqRTTQlj</a>— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonPerna/status/2110947409660621113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nNik Bonitto\n\nThis gameball is going to one BAMF, Nik Bonitto. He spent almost the entire game pressuring Sam Darnold. He only had half a sack and 4 tackles, but his forced fumble as the Seahawks were driving at the end of the first half was huge. His pressure rate was 22%, and he had 4 quick pressures (less than 2.5 seconds). He’s just a nightmare for opposing offenses. The whole pass rush was stellar, and Bonitto was phenomenal all night. – Adam Malnati\n\n\nBonitto taking a page out of Von Miller\'s playbook <a href=\"https://t.co/PpTLXPndSX\">pic.twitter.com/PpTLXPndSX</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2110926281973927973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nVance Joseph\n\nJust give my ball to Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph. I give it to him a lot, but the defense is the only part of the team that shows up to play on a weekly basis. Even without Patrick Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga, he was able to come up with a great gameplan to limit Seattle’s offense. 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Oh yeah!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/rapsheet.bsky.social/post/3mxmtzz3nac27\" data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?maxheight=750&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Frapsheet.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3mxmtzz3nac27&key=a95589c51263af39f0de8ef8737db4f3\"></a>\n\n\n\n <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@fox26houston\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@fox26houston?refer=embed\">@fox26houston</a> MARVIN IS GOING TO LONDON! 🏈 Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans officially confirmed that newly acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. WILL play this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars across the pond! After joining the team via trade from the Arizona Cardinals, Harrison jumped straight into late-night playbook grinding with assistant WR coach Tyron Carrier. Coach DeMeco says his work ethic made the transition seamless at practice—and now C.J. Stroud gets his college target back on the field! Drop a 🤘 in the comments if you’re hyped to see MHJ in Steel Blue! <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"♬ original sound - FOX 26 Houston - FOX 26 Houston\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-FOX-26-Houston-7696616332741135117?refer=embed\">♬ original sound – FOX 26 Houston – FOX 26 Houston</a> \n\n\nOn top of that, the Texans released an <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmalexander/status/2110483861008253152?s=61&t=FLNV0Z5S0fDVGYWnsgrcEw\">encouraging injury report on Wednesday</a> that detailed multiple players return to participation: <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmalexander/status/2110426219896262908?s=61&t=FLNV0Z5S0fDVGYWnsgrcEw\">S Ja’Marcus Ingram</a> (limited), <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmalexander/status/2110426219896262908?s=61&t=FLNV0Z5S0fDVGYWnsgrcEw\">LB Henry To’oTo’o</a> (limited), and <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmalexander/status/2110483861008253152?s=61&t=FLNV0Z5S0fDVGYWnsgrcEw\">WR Tank Dell (full)</a>, who may be nearing a return to the field for the first time in nearly two years. S M.J. Stewart and RT Braden Smith also returned to practice last week, meaning the Texans will be significantly closer to full strength for their week six game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the Texans will still be missing some key pieces come Sunday (RB David Montgomery and S Jalen Pitre), they’ll appreciate the extra roster depth that joined them on the flight into the United Kingdom on Thursday, where they’ll face off against the Jags at Wembley Stadium in London at 8:30AM CST Sunday morning. \n\nThe Texans are currently listed as 2.5-point underdogs on <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/football/nfl/houston-texans-@-jacksonville-jaguars-35605984?tab=popular\">FanDuel.</a> Honestly, considering the Jaguars’ excellent start to the regular season, these odds paint a favorable picture for Houston. The bookies are expecting this game to be a close one, and if any of the several Texans players returning from injury can contribute right away, they may just pull an upset in the Jaguars’ “home away from home” in London. Though, despite the general optimism surrounding Houston’s offense, FanDuel still expects Houston’s first drive to end in a punt. That won’t stop me from placing some lofty predictions on the Texans offense, though!\n\nPrediction 1: Texans WR Marvin Harrison Jr. will have not one, but TWO touchdown receptions!\n\nWhile the trade for Harrison was very exciting, the reality of it all has left the Texans fanbase split. Some are in love with this trade and think this will launch the Texans back into playoff contention, and others think this was a waste of 2027 draft capital that won’t solve any of Houston’s most pressing issues. I personally am still a bit on the fence on the decision overall, but as for right now, I am ALL IN on Marvin Harrison Jr. lighting up this Jaguars defense in the red zone. One of Harrison’s best traits coming out of college was his ability to get seperation in the endzone, using his footwork and length to find a way open at the perfect time for his quarterback. Texans QB C.J. Stroud even <a href=\"https://youtu.be/TU4ie8vyqy8?is=ZtK3qY1uRlss7EKp\">spoke of Harrison’s abilities during the 2024 NFL Draft when he was selected fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals:</a>\n\n\n”…I’m telling you, [Harrison] like, does this thing, where like…before the ball gets to him, he’ll like, move his body suddenly, and a dude will like…the DBs will go to his inside hip and he’ll shake out. Like he feels guys behind him…My big challenge…is the offensive coordinator…just find some ways to get him one-on-one. Find ways to get him to show his route-running. And not even show it, but just dominate in it.” – C.J. Stroud\n\n\n\nCJ Stroud had plenty to say about Marvin Harrison Jr. during Bleacher Report’s 2024 NFL Draft show, shortly after Harrison was selected by the Cardinals. On Harrison’s route running and awareness: “I’ve seen Marv in practice, and that’s where you see guys who are great be great… <a href=\"https://t.co/rAyMnaogNL\">pic.twitter.com/rAyMnaogNL</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2109151066348556559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nSomething tells me Stroud’s opinion on Harrison is just as high now as it was during this 2024 NFL Draft clip, and is currently pounding the table for Nick Caley to scheme up some one-on-one opportunities for Harrison Jr. for his Texans debut. The Jaguars will do what they can to give Stroud muddy looks in coverage, but with three of their top four cornerbacks nursing injuries and listed as questionable as of Thursday, I expect their defense to find it difficult to cover a savvy receiver like Harrison Jr. \n\nPrediction 2: Will Anderson Jr. will have another three-sack game!\n\nA few weeks ago, Battle Red Blog writer <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/authors/mike-bullock\">Mike Bullock</a> <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-odds/77910/texans-vs-cowboys-predictions-week-3-picks\">predicted Will Anderson Jr. would get three sacks on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys in week four.</a> While that prediction did not end up coming true that Sunday, it very much did the following week, so Mike can credit himself for not necessarily being wrong, but just ahead of the curve. Well, I’m going to take a note from him, and I’ll also predict a three-sack performance from Will Anderson Jr.!\n\nAnderson has firmly entrenched himself as one the very best pass-rushers in the NFL, but this year, he seems to be breaching even further into exceptional territory. Five games into the season and he’s already tallied 7.5 sacks, 10 TFLs, 27 tackles, a forced fumble, a pass deflection, and a seemingly infinite number of pressures. Some of his best work came late in Houston’s victory last week against the Tennessee Titans, where he tallied 3.0 sacks in the second half and practically slammed the door on the Tennessee Titans as he kicked them down into the AFC South’s cellar. When he’s on, he is truly a game-wrecking defender.\n\n\nWill Anderson Jr’s 7th entry to his DPOY campaign. <a href=\"https://t.co/SoDE3P3gFa\">pic.twitter.com/SoDE3P3gFa</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/dfc1EGDVum\">https://t.co/dfc1EGDVum</a>— Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChancellorTV/status/2109367536114414055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nWill Anderson’s dominance alone isn’t why I expect him to have another great game, though. Another reason for my bullish stance on him entering this game in particular is because of the Jaguars situation as tackle. Starting LT Anton Harrison departed the Jaguars vs. Eagles game last Sunday in the third quarter with a right knee injury, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50172717/sources-jaguars-lt-anton-harrison-undergo-knee-surgery\">which will require arthroscopic knee surgery.</a> While it is still unknown if this surgery will be season-ending or not, it will certainly be knocking Harrison out of the starting lineup this Sunday, which means the Jaguars starting tackles will likely be Walker Little on the left side and Cole Van Lanen on the right side. Both players are still good tackles that have plenty of recent starting experience with the Jaguars, so it won’t be easy pickings for Will Anderson, but that’s what will make his three-sack game even more impressive! \n\nI think this will be the game where Anderson’s inner super saiyan emerges and just dominates the game from start to finish. He and DE Danielle Hunter combined for 4.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles on Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence in their last meeting – the remarkable 36-29 comeback victory led by QB Davis Mills – and I expect both to do a similar amount of damage this time around. Will Anderson is already <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl?tab=awards\">FanDuel’s betting favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year this season at +120,</a> but another three-sack performance here would push him to over 10 sacks and possibly into MVP discussion.\n\nPrediction 3: Texans 27, Jaguars 24\n\nI’m a little nervous with this prediction considering Houston’s recent track record in one-score games, but I’m going out on a limb here and predicting that the Texans will overcome the Jaguars by chewing the clock on the last drive of the game and then by kicking a long game-winning field goal as time expires, not unlike Jaguars’ kicker Cam Little’s heroic field goal in the final seconds of Jacksonville’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles. This time, however, the Jaguars will be on the losing side of the field goal, and they will have to suffer with Ka’imi Fairbairn talking about how much he loves England or soccer or whatever during the postgame press conference this Sunday.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> K Cam Little, wearing a Manchester United jersey, on his game-winning kick today: “To do it in that stadium, it feels like I\'ve achieved my goal of playing professional soccer, even though I\'m playing pro football.” ⚽️🏈 <a href=\"https://t.co/vTxtGYgCaW\">https://t.co/vTxtGYgCaW</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/PUN9BC1oJe\">pic.twitter.com/PUN9BC1oJe</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2109361035811635393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd there you have it! I think the Texans are going to get a monster game from the newly acquired Marvin Harrison Jr. as the Jaguars continue to struggle to find consistency in their pass defense, Will Anderson Jr. will make a few big plays in the backfield to stymie any Trevor Lawrence comeback gambit, and Ka’imi Fairbairn will get the chance to ice the game away in front of a brutally British crowd. And the best part: I think the Texans will cover that 2.5 point spread! Gimme those Texans for another win!\n\nWhat do you think, though? Are my predictions a bit too bullish on Marvin Harrison Jr. or Will Anderson Jr.? Do you think the Texans and C.J. Stroud will build on the momentum from last week, or will they flounder to the Jaguars and drop to a lowly 1-5? The last time the Texans played in Wembley stadium was in week nine of the 2019 season, when they defeated the Jaguars 26-3. A dominating performance like that may not be in the cards for Sunday, but a dramatic, last second victory sure will be! Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below!\n\nBrought to you by <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/football/nfl/houston-texans-@-jacksonville-jaguars-35605984?tab=popular\">FanDuel.</a> Winning is undefeated. \n\nThis information is for entertainment purposes only. We are not gambling operators nor experts, and it is the responsibility of the individual to follow any local laws and regulations pertaining to sports betting. Never gamble what you can’t afford to lose. 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I feel like I have… The commentary out there continues to be centered around Bo Nix and the offense and for good reason. We all had incredibly high expectations for this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3910:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 15: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos reacts against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter of the game at Empower Field At Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHave we had enough time to overreact to the Denver Broncos impressive defensive battle and win over the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks? I feel like I have…\n\nThe commentary out there continues to be centered around Bo Nix and the offense and for good reason. We all had incredibly high expectations for this offense coming into the season and they have really come up short. As bad as its been at times, there are some signs of life — just no consistency to go with it.\n\n“I think you can take the first half probably, really the second quarter, and that was a good example of what we could be.”Bo Nix\n\nOne of those signs came through a 25 play stretch of dominance over back-to-back drives that the Broncos scored their only two touchdowns of the game during the second quarter. Nix was asked about if he felt the offense was close to finding its identity and he pointed to those two drives as evidence of that.\n\n“I think you can take the first half probably, really the second quarter, and that was a good example of what we could be,” Nix said after the game. “Running the football, getting to manageable spots, completing third downs, and competing on third downs and managing those drives and scoring with touchdowns. The game would have been different obviously had we settled for a field goal or two in those red zones, which they do a really good job keeping you out of the red zone. It was good to score when we did, and then our defense just held on. I do think there are some ways that we obviously will continue to improve. At the end of the day, the win is the most important.”\n\nThat 16-play, 74 yard drive and 9-play, 79 yard drive showed a bit of everything we hoped to see this season. From successful screen passes to consistent rushing attacks and Bo checking out of a run to take an end zone shot that resulted in a defensive pass interference call. It was fun and raised our expectations for the game.\n\n“I don’t understand why we can’t really push the ball vertically right now. Defenses are just sitting back there hanging out”Bo Nix\n\nThey then had six three-and-outs and needed the defense to generate turnovers to get the game-winning field goal in overtime. Not ideal…\n\nThen came a question about letting it rip more and Nix was shockingly frank about how it went down and admitted he doesn’t know why they can’t push the ball vertically right now.\n\n“I thought I saw the field really well, especially early when we were given opportunities to sort of be aggressive,” Nix said. “Then as the game went on, it felt a little bit like just third downs were the key. Then every once in a while, we had an opportunity to throw it deep again. Then they were in a short Cover-2 shell, covering it deep and we had outlets with 10 yards of space. So it’s just… I don’t understand why we can’t really push the ball vertically right now. Defenses are just sitting back there hanging out. We’re just going to keep running the football. Hopefully you have to find ways to get more out of it.”\n\nIf the tape matches, then its just Bo taking care of the football and not putting throws in danger of being intercepted. 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Bye Week Edition\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-discussion-chat-message-board/100445/vikes-views-who-ya-got-bye-week-edition\";s:11:\"description\";s:312:\"The Vikings are 5-0 and on a bye week. Normally, that would be a great opportunity to relax and enjoy a stress-free Sunday. Instead, I’ll be spending part of my weekend watching the Bears and Falcons in person while keeping an eye on the Packers and Cowboys Sunday night. If we can’t watch our favorite […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1592:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 4: Will Reichard #16 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Vikings are 5-0 and on a bye week. Normally, that would be a great opportunity to relax and enjoy a stress-free Sunday. Instead, I’ll be spending part of my weekend watching the Bears and Falcons in person while keeping an eye on the Packers and Cowboys Sunday night. If we can’t watch our favorite team this weekend, the rest of the NFC North will have to do.\n\nChicago Bears\n\nThe Chicago Bears are headed to Atlanta to face the Falcons and I will actually be at this game. It’s still uncertain if Caleb Williams will play, but the Falcons will have Michael Penix Jr. in the lineup. The Bears defense is struggling and I don’t think Caleb Williams will play this week. The Bears will go down in Atlanta, 31 – 16. Falcons will move to 2-0 against the NFCN.\n\nGreen Bay Packers\n\nThe Green Bay Packers will host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Neither one of these teams is off to the start they wanted. However, the Packers are coming off a blowout victory against the Bears last week. 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This week, we’re previewing the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first divisional matchup and second London game of the season. They’ll face the Houston Texans in what will surely be a scrappy, hard-fought bout. Question 1: What’s your top question/concern about the Jaguars this week? Dillon Appleman: The offensive line is […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9926:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Travis Hunter (12) at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nWelcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable! \n\nThis week, we’re previewing the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first divisional matchup and second London game of the season. They’ll face the Houston Texans in what will surely be a scrappy, hard-fought bout. \n\nQuestion 1: What’s your top question/concern about the Jaguars this week? \n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/dillappleman\">Dillon Appleman</a>: The offensive line is easily my biggest concern for obvious reasons. The line already hadn’t been playing at a very high level through the first five weeks, and now the unit just lost its most reliable piece: left tackle Anton Harrison. The Jags are lucky to have an experienced backup like Walker Little to fill that spot, but he’ll need some help on Sunday if the team is going to keep the Texans’ pass rush at bay.\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/TravisDHolmes\">Travis Holmes</a>: It’s impossible to overstate my concerns about the task ahead for this Jacksonville offensive line. The Jaguars are facing one of the league’s top teams in sacks without their starting right tackle and with a left guard who is limited at best after spending the week on the injury report, plus a center, right guard, and right tackle who have all struggled to some degree in 2026. This feels like a recipe for a gift-wrapped seven-sack performance, much like the one the Seahawks defense delivered in 2025. With potential leaks at any of the five positions and tight end Nate Boerkircher also nursing a back issue, bullets could be flying at Trevor Lawrence from every angle on Sunday. \n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/gus_logue\">Gus Logue</a>: My biggest concern this week is easily the Harrison-less offensive line, so I’ll frame my biggest question differently: How aggressive will DeMeco Ryans be after taking over defensive playcalling duties for the Texans defense last week? Like many disciples of the Cover 3-heavy system originally popularized by the Legion of Boom, Ryans prefers a “Pros vs. Joes” philosophy rather than being an “Xs and Os” connoisseur. He deploys relatively basic defensive structures to allow his ultra-talented players to play fast and physical. Even without Harrison available, the Jaguars will have a good chance to win if Ryans calls defensive plays the way he always has — but if he decides to turn up the pressure dial and throw in some creative blitzes rather than allowing Jacksonville to double-team Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter all game, Trevor Lawrence could be in trouble. I don’t think the Jags have to “beat” Anderson Jr. and Hunter, but they do have to beat the blitz.\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/henryzimmer\">Henry Zimmer</a>: I am going to be so bold as to say the offensive line is going to be a huge concern this week. Will Anderson Jr. is playing out of his mind, and now it is up to the likes of Cole Van Lanen and Walker Little to stop him. Oh brother.\n\nQuestion 2: What’s the key to a Jaguars victory this week?\n\nDillon: 1st down success on both sides of the ball. On offense, getting chunk gains on 1st down would go a long way in ensuring those Texans pass rushers can’t just tee off in obvious passing downs. On defense, the run defense isn’t in question, but I wouldn’t count on the Texans to test that unit much on Sunday. That means the quick pass game on 1st down will be key for them. Gotta prevent easy slants and screens on early downs.\n\nTravis: Whether Jacksonville can stop the run when Houston leans on its jumbo personnel packages featuring six or more offensive linemen. In Week 5, the Texans used their jumbo look on 1/4 plays against Tennessee, running the ball on 81% of those snaps with a success rate just over 44%. This closely mirrors what the Texans did during Davis Mills’ 19-point comeback against the Jaguars last season. Houston’s running backs finished that day with 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown. A 5.8-yard-per-carry average is winning football, and I expect Houston to try the same approach on Sunday to keep Jacksonville’s defense honest. Whichever offense can establish the run against these dominant defensive fronts will clearly have the edge in this matchup.\n\nGus: Winning the redzone battle. Both of these offenses should find success in the middle of the field and put together lengthy drives, so the result will come down to execution in scoring territory. Who makes more hero throws on the run between Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud? Who puts the ball in harm’s way more often? Which receivers come down with the 50/50 jump balls? Which cornerbacks break it up? Which defensive line makes the goal-line stand? Jacksonville will certainly look to improve from its redzone showing against Philadelphia last week.\n\nHenry: If the Jags can get the ball safely and effectively out of Trevor Lawrence’s hands before that pass rush gets home, this is a very winnable game. The secondary for the Texans isn’t excellent (23rd in pass defense), so you can easily have winnable matchups there. If the time is provided, of course.\n\nQuestion 3: Who will be an X-factor for the Jaguars this week?\n\nDillon: I’m sure the offensive line will be a popular answer here, but I’m going to go with Travis Hunter. The Texans have no run game, so I’m expecting a heavy dose of Nico Collins on Sunday. It’ll be an interesting stylistic matchup for Hunter when he’s lined up with the imposing Collins, but I think he’ll have opportunities to make a play on the ball and potentially create a turnover.\n\nTravis: Whether for better or worse, Sunday’s X-factor for Jacksonville will be starting left tackle Walker Little. If he can somehow pull a 2022 playoff-caliber performance out of his bag and replicate what he did against Khalil Mack, it would go a long way toward helping the Jaguars walk away with a victory. However, if Little struggles and needs consistent help to slow down Will Anderson Jr. (7.5 sacks) and/or Danielle Hunter (3 sacks), Jacksonville’s passing game may never get out of the park.\n\nGus: Jacksonville’s new starting running back has been as good as we could’ve hoped to start this season. According to NFL Pro, Bhayshul Tuten has forced a missed tackle on 37.0% of his carries (the fourth-highest rate among 40 qualifying RBs) and 47.2% of his rushing yards have come after forcing a missed tackle (the second-highest rate). But Houston’s defense ranks second this season with 3.3 yards allowed per designed run and 3.6 yards per missed tackle on running back runs. Can Tuten continue putting the rushing offense on his back? Or will the Texans’ defense prove to be too much? \n\nHenry: Despite me talking about tackles earlier, I am going to say Robert Hainsey is the X-Factor this week. There was something very wrong between Hainsey, Lawrence, and Liam Coen last week. That needs to be super clean and crisp so the Jags don’t rack up another week full of procedural penalties. If the Jags are going to go to a quick game to avoid Anderson and Danielle Hunter, it starts with Hainsey.\n\nFinal score prediction?\n\nDillon: Jaguars 27, Texans 23\n\nTravis: Jaguars 13, Texans 20\n\nGus: Jaguars 20, Texans 17\n\nHenry: Jaguars 17, Texans 20\n\nWhat are your Week 6 predictions, Jaguars fans? 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Rumors connecting Harrison and the Cardinals to the Houston Texans flooded the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16216:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 04: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a catch for a touchdown against Deonte Banks #2 of the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 04, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLast Saturday morning, rampant speculation surrounding Arizona Cardinals and their embattled wide receiver, Marvin Harrison Jr., reached a peak following ESPN’s Adam Schefter <a href=\"https://x.com/adamschefter/status/2108936212014923979?s=61&t=FLNV0Z5S0fDVGYWnsgrcEw\">cryptic Saturday morning tweet</a> announcing that Harrison was being traded, but with no mention as to where he was going. Rumors connecting Harrison and the Cardinals to the Houston Texans flooded the internet and social media immediately after the announcement. Then, following the Texans’ 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans, head coach DeMeco Ryans took some time in the post-game press conference to address the rumors – Marvin Harrison Jr. was, in fact, coming in Houston:\n\n\nWhen <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> HC DeMeco Ryans was asked about the trade rumors regarding WR Marvin Harrison Jr rumors: You guys wanna know? We traded for Marvin Harrison. <a href=\"https://t.co/WdFHmeUDZh\">pic.twitter.com/WdFHmeUDZh</a>— DJ Bien-Aime | NASM CPT (@Djbienaime) <a href=\"https://x.com/Djbienaime/status/2109379323492741523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nAfter it was all said and done, the full trade terms included the Cardinals packaging Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for Houston’s 2027 second and seventh-round picks.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/rapsheet.bsky.social/post/3mxmtzz3nac27\" data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?maxheight=750&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Frapsheet.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3mxmtzz3nac27&key=a95589c51263af39f0de8ef8737db4f3\"></a>\n\n\nI can’t think of a trade announcement quite as <a href=\"https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/adam-schefter-defends-unusual-marvin-harrison-jr-trade-reporting.html\">peculiar or as…staggered</a>, as this one, but no matter! Marvin Harrison Jr., seen as one of college football’s premier wideouts just a few short years ago and the fourth-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is now a Houston Texan! Harrison’s career statistics in Arizona were:\n\n\n2024: 17 Games (16 Starts), 62 Recs on 116 Tgts (53.4 Ctch%), 885 Yards, 8 TDs, 77.7 PFF Grade (77.2 RECV, 78.8 DROP, 45.4 FUM, 64.0 RBLK)\n\n\n\n2025: 12 Games (10 Starts), 41 Recs on 73 Tgts (56.2 Ctch%), 608 Yards, 4 TDs, 68.4 PFF Grade (67.6 RECV, 47.7 DROP, 78.3 FUN, 59.9 RBLK)\n\n\n\n2026: 4 Games (4 Starts), 5 Recs on 13 Tgts (38.5 Ctch%), 85 Yards, 1 TD, 52.4 PFF Grade (51.9 RECV, 29.2 DROP, 68.0 FUM, 60.7 RBLK)\n\n\nMarvin Harrison Jr., son of hall-of-fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison, was drafted fourth overall by the Cardinals because they saw him as a player they could sculpt their entire offense around. Coming out of Ohio State, Harrison appeared to be the next in a long line of athletic, dominant NFL receivers that cut their teeth in Columbus. His wingspan and exceptional route-running abilities made Harrison a favorite target of former Ohio State QBs Kyle McCord and current Texans signal-caller CJ Stroud. who is no doubt a bit cheesed by this development:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> QB1 C.J. Stroud reacts to the trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. <a href=\"https://t.co/AazUSJ9Xvj\">https://t.co/AazUSJ9Xvj</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XDK9lN1Zbg\">pic.twitter.com/XDK9lN1Zbg</a>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/2109384869625339919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn short, Marvin Harrison Jr. was nearly impossible to cover in college. But, part of the reason we’re even talking about him joining the Texans is because of his continued struggles in translating that collegiate dominance to the NFL level. Even though Harrison had over 800 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie, his lack of breakaway speed was something that opposing defenders could adjust to and eventually take advantage of, which is exactly what they did. In several of his games in 2025 and in 2026, Harrison can be seen losing to opposing cornerbacks and failing to use his frame to box out defenders who are more than willing to park themselves directly on top of him. Still, he matched Cardinals WRs Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin’s rookie touchdown receptions record, so he’s clearly not a complete bust. Following that year, Harrison tallied 608 yards and four touchdowns in an injury-plagued 2025 season, where his yards per receptions went up dramatically, but both his targets and time spent fully healthy dropped in comparable fashion. When healthy, Harrison failed use his big body to enforce his will upon opposing defenders, and in time, the controversy surrounding his drops began to grow. Finally, in 2026, Harrison’s usage in Arizona has fallen off of a cliff. First-year head coach Mike LaFleur, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, and QB Jacoby Brissett had all but given up on the Harrison connection before ever delivering on its potential. \n\nBut, how will he fit into Houston’s offense? Well, this is where a very interesting discussion has kickstarted on Texans Twitter:\n\n\nNico Collins yards per route run: On ball – 2.2 Off ball – 4.1 They traded for Marv so Nico could play Z full time.— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrettKollmann/status/2109690039353676258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"This might be the role for Marvin Harrison Jr., just a high end 2.\" 👀<a href=\"https://x.com/Nate_Tice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Nate_Tice</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/HaydenWinks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HaydenWinks</a> break down MHJ\'s role on the Texans offense. (via Football 301) <a href=\"https://t.co/i6mTH7Y8p6\">pic.twitter.com/i6mTH7Y8p6</a>— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2109674391332065603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nThere’s disagreement afoot about what position Harrison will primarily play with the Texans: As the big, outside-the-Numbers “X” receiver, or the more motion heavy, off-ball “Z” receiver. Harrison has the prototypical X receiver size, strength, and route acumen, but he lacks the speed and hands that Nico Collins possesses. That being said, Collins’ speed and acceleration make him a more ideal receiver for the Z spot, but making Harrison the X receiver in his first action as a Texan – who are in very dire straits themselves – may be a little too much to ask, even of a former fourth-overall pick. If I were to throw my two cents in, I’d say that we’re going to get a little bit of both from each receiver, meaning that Harrison and Collins will trade spots on the field, sub in and out for each other, and will be treated as a sort of 1A and 1B for this passing offense as a whole. Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley, a fruit of the Josh McDaniels/Patriots offensive tree, has already shown interest in moving receivers around and placing them into different positions on the field. I believe that he and Stroud are salivating at the concept of using both receivers on the field at the same time, and will experiment with pre-snap motion with both receivers to further confuse opposing defenses. \n\nHaving Harrison Jr. on the team also grants Caley the opportunity to use two bona fide outside receivers on the field at the same time. You could argue the Texans already had something like that with Collins and Xavier Hutchinson, but Hutchinson does not possess the footwork and outside-the-numbers acumen that Harrison has. Harrison is a threat at all three levels of the passing game, and he and Stroud had an exceptional connection on mid-range in-breaking routes while in college. On top of that, one of Harrison’s strengths is chasing the deep-ball, which just so happens to be one of CJ Stroud’s best traits in his NFL career. If Stroud, Caley, and the Texans offensive staff can work together to get Harrison and Collins banging on all cylinders at the same time, they’ll be a very, very hard offense to stop. \n\nAlthough, all of these hypotheticals are predicated on the idea of the trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. working out in favor of the Texans, and there is no guarantee that this trade will work. Ask any Cardinals fan, and they’ll tell you of a big-time drop by Harrison, or a game where he needed to show up and just…didn’t. Revenge of the Bird’s Barry Shuck <a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/95548/deep-dive-into-the-cardinals-trade-of-marv-harrison\">summed it up well in his analysis of the trade:</a>\n\n\n“Harrison just couldn’t get himself open. That is the bottom line. Yes, he had 10 drops in the 30 games he started, but while playing for Arizona, Harrison ranked dead last in the league among all receivers (with 50 targets or more over the past three years) in separation, averaging just 2.1 yards of separation when targeted, per NFL Next Gen Stats.\n\n\n\nThat is a huge stat, and very telling. Brissett just couldn’t count on Harrison getting open, so he threw the ball to the ones who were getting more than a step on their defender. And does anyone consider Harrison explosive enough? Explosive at all? Does his speed scare anyone?” – Barry Shuck, <a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/95548/deep-dive-into-the-cardinals-trade-of-marv-harrison\">Deep dive into the Cardinals’ trade of Marv Harrison</a> \n\n\nHere lies the dilemma of Marvin Harrison Jr. A player that dominated at the highest level of college football thanks to his knack for getting open, now struggling in the pros because he can no longer consistently get open. Shuck goes on to posit in his article of the possibility that maybe Harrison was never this “can’t miss” prospect at receiver, and his statistics were inflated by the lack of comparable talent lining up opposite of him in college. Harrison faced very few defensive backs while at Ohio State that would go on to have NFL careers, and Shuck believes that playing against better athletes in the pros has brought a spotlight to Harrison’s weaknesses and lack of speed. Although, I think Harrison and his NFL career thus far is more than just a story of his disappointing speed and big drops. While I agree that he benefited from lesser competition at the collegiate level, I’d argue that Harrison’s rookie season made it clear that his play style could succeed even against the professionals. I mean, 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024? We’d be thrilled with Texans WR Jayden Higgins if he had numbers like that in his rookie season! Maybe Marvin Harrison Jr. isn’t the next Julio Jones, but he’s at least a starting caliber receiver in the NFL with upside to become the north star of a high-flying offense.\n\nStill, the truth of the matter is the Cardinals offense and Jacoby Brissett leaned away from Marvin Harrison Jr. and towards WR Michael Wilson, who finished 2025 with 1,006 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Whether it was injuries, fewer explosive plays, the drops, or just failing to develop a connection with Brissett, Harrison Jr. ended up playing second fiddle to Wilson and TE Trey McBride for most of the 2025 season. As a result, Wilson <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49815820/sources-cardinals-wr-michael-wilson-agree-3-year-extension\">received a three-year, $75 million extension in September,</a> and, by contrast, Harrison never even sniffed an extension and saw his role in the offense dwindle even further in 2026. He’s simply too talented of a wide receiver to be such a ghost on Sunday, which isn’t at all what Cardinals first-year head coach Mike LaFleur had in mind. Formerly the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, LaFleur <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49317936/will-mike-lafleur-bring-los-angeles-rams-style-offense-arizona-cardinals\">envisioned</a> an offense in Arizona that gave Harrison the Davante Adams role and Wilson the Puka Nucua role on the team. This plan went up in flames very quickly, but I don’t think it should discourage Nick Caley – a former Rams coach himself – from trying to replicate an Adams/Nacua duo with Harrison and Nico Collins. An offense with both of those players on the field at the same time can certainly work, especially with a QB performing like CJ Stroud.\n\n\nDeMeco Ryans had plenty of praise for Marvin Harrison Jr. after his first practice with the Texans today. Ryans credited Harrison’s attention to detail and willingness to put in the work, revealing that MHJ spent his first night in Houston studying the playbook late into the… <a href=\"https://t.co/OtvQQJhY8i\">pic.twitter.com/OtvQQJhY8i</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2110495382509686864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nSo, what does this mean for Houston’s upcoming Sunday morning game against the Jacksonville Jaguars that will be played in London? Well, if Nick Caley does try to get both Harrison and Collins on the field at the same time, I expect Collins to line up more on the inside that Harrison, and I expect that Collins will eat the Jaguars defense alive from this position on the field. Harrison will also probably end up lining up at multiple spots on the field, but I expect him to do most of his damage on the outside and in the red zone, where his connection with Stroud should shine the brightest. I don’t know if I believe in Nick Caley’s ability to develop a perfect plan for both Collins and Harrison, but I do believe in CJ Stroud and his exceptional quarterbacking to find the right throw nearly every down. These two receivers will demand a lot of attention from the opposing defense, so even when Stroud isn’t targeting Collins and Harrison, he and fellow WRs Jaylin Noel and Kayshon Boutte will benefit from the star receivers absorbing the attention. \n\nSo, are the Texans a playoff team with Marvin Harrison Jr. on the team? Probably not, but the upside of Houston’s gamble here is astronomical. This could be the move that pushes CJ Stroud into the MVP conversation, and may be enough to instigate an improbable comeback in the AFC playoff race. However, gambles like these – especially ones made in the middle of the season – are rarely won. Harrison has not done much recently to inspire confidence, and there’s no guarantee reuniting with his college quarterback will be enough to”revive” his young career. Still, I remain cautiously optimistic about Harrison’s role on the team, as his athleticism is still absolutely stunning and a weapon not unlike Jayden Higgins in the red zone. He’s another big and tall wide receiver that can get open nearly anywhere on the field, how bad can that be?\n\nWhat do you think, though? Does this blockbuster trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. mean the Texans may still make the playoffs, or has their 0-4 start doomed them? Do you think Harrison can find a big role on this offense this Sunday, or will it take more time for him the get acclimated? 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Tyler acknowledges the challenge: “We still don’t have a clear picture of what that will look like.” But he pushes back on national media doubting the defense: “We are already seeing people in the national media move the goalpost and said, ‘Well, what if Brian Flores’ defense isn’t good for one game? And can Kyler Murray shoulder the load?’ I think that conceptual idea is kind of bullshit.”\n\nThe episode centers on O’Connell’s evolving relationship with Murray. Tyler offers a memorable analogy: “This is essentially a boyfriend and girlfriend trying to build a foundation for future success.” He adds, “You’re getting engaged. You’re getting married. You’re buying a house. You’re having kids. We need to start seeing some of that coming out of the bye.”\n\nTyler dismantles the idea that O’Connell won’t adapt: “This narrative that O’Connell doesn’t cater to his quarterbacks is a load of crap.” He traces evidence from Kirk Cousins to Sam Darnold, J.J. 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We will be competitive when the playoffs come.” He finishes: “There’s nothing stopping the Vikings this season.”\n\nListen:\n\n\n\nOr on your favorite podcast aggregator.\n\nWatch:\n\nThe Real Forno Show delivers deep-dive Vikings analysis combining film study, advanced metrics, and passionate fan perspective. Whether you’re tracking Kyler Murray’s growth, Brian Flores’ defensive dominance, or O’Connell’s offensive evolution, this episode is essential listening. 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That is particularly true within the AFC South when we have these games twice a season. Gus Logue of Big Cat Country and I have been doing this for all five seasons that I have been doing five […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7012:\"\n\n\n \n LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates scoring his teams first touchdown during the 2026 NFL London Games match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nStay in this business long enough and you get to know the people on the other side. That is particularly true within the AFC South when we have these games twice a season. Gus Logue of <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com\">Big Cat Country </a>and I have been doing this for all five seasons that I have been doing five questions. The Jaguars have become the chief rival for the Texans as it pertains to the playoffs and this year is no different. This time the interdivision battle goes to London. The 4-1 Jaguars stand between the Texans and getting back into the playoff conversation. We started with the London angle.\n\nBattle Red Blog: Jacksonville has been the unofficial home team in London for several years. Do you see that giving them key advantages on Sunday?\n\nGus Logue: Not really. Jacksonville was the “home” team in last week’s game against Philadelphia, but it seemed like Eagles fans outnumbered Jaguars fans 10-to-1. \n\nThe familiarity of traveling overseas could be an edge, but really, the Jaguars’ biggest advantage this week is the simple fact that they’re already in London. The Texans still have to cross an ocean and acclimate themselves to a new continent.\n\nAfter the win against the Eagles, Liam Coen said, “We really didn’t get to practice hard last week. It was one of those weird weeks, because we were a little nicked up, and then you got the travel.” I expect the Jaguars to play a cleaner game against the Texans than they did against the Eagles, even with Houston being the tougher opponent. \n\nBRB: It’s year two of the Travis Hunter experience. How is that going? How is the breakdown between offensive and defensive snaps looking?\n\nGL: It is going GREAT, thank you for asking!\n\nAfter playing 67% of offensive snaps and 36% of defensive snaps as a rookie, Hunter is now being deployed full-time as a starting cornerback while seeing a couple of offensive snaps per game. He had a 1st down catch on an option route last week. \n\nHis defensive tape is highly encouraging. In the first two weeks of the season, Hunter looked really solid, but a bit hesitant coming back from the knee injury that cut his rookie season short. It didn’t take long for him to get his swagger back, because Hunter has looked like a field-tilting, quarterback-baiting, difference-making CB over the past month. \n\nBRB: Are there any new faces in Jacksonville that will have a dramatic impact on the outcome on Sunday?\n\nGL: All-Pro long snapper Ross Matiscik was injured last week, so the Jaguars will be flying someone in to fill his spot (though nose tackle DaVon Hamilton filled in very admirably). \n\nI don’t know who Matiscik’s replacement is quite yet, but beyond that spot, keep an eye on rookie receiver Josh Cameron. He hasn’t quite out-snapped Brian Thomas Jr., but it wouldn’t be bold to say he is outplaying him. \n\nIt’s also worth shouting out running back Bhayshul Tuten and Ventrell Miller, as they have been everything Jacksonville could’ve hoped for after letting Travis Etienne and Devin Lloyd walk in free agency. PFF has Tuten and Miller graded as the top players at their respective positions this season. \n\nBRB: How do you see the AFC South race shaping up? Secondarily, which divisional opponent do Jags fans enjoy beating the most?\n\nGL: I agree with the popular take that Houston is better than their record and remains a threat to win the division. But it’s hard not to feel confident about the Jaguars, given they’ve already built a three-game lead over the Texans during the toughest part of their season. (The Colts and Titans are dog water.)\n\nI expect Jacksonville to repeat as AFC South champs, and Houston to sneak into the playoffs as a Wild Card team. It helps that the AFC West isn’t as deep as expected. Even if the Jaguars sweep the Texans in the regular season, I will be praying to the football gods that Will Anderson Jr. does not make it far in the bracket. \n\nWe despise the Titans. They were the only team to defeat the Jaguars during their incredible 1999 season — and they did it three times! Plus, Derrick Henry (a Jacksonville native) embarrassed us plenty of times. We hate that Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck ran the division for so long, and the current rivalry with Houston is legit a great one, but we will always enjoy beating the Titans more than any other team.\n\nBRB: The Jags opened as 2.5 point favorites according to Fanduel. Do you see the Jags covering that? Are there any prop bets you feel comfortable recommending?\n\nGL: I think that if this game were played out 10 times, the Jaguars would win and cover the spread in 6 or 7 of those scenarios. So I’ll pick them to cover but without much confidence. 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(Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nHello, good evening and welcome to week six of the NFL season.\n\nTonight, it’s a Thursday night west coast special in the mile high city where the Denver Broncos will host the current Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, coming off an insane game against the 49ers, in a once-upon-a-time AFC West showdown.\n\nPersonally, I will have this game on mute because I don’t need to hear the most annoying chant in football (In-Com-Plete) over and over again. \n\nHere’s what you need to know about tonight’s matchup:\n\nWho: Seattle Seahawks (3-2) at Denver Broncos (3-2)\n\nWhat: Thursday Night Football\n\nWhere: Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO\n\nWhen: Thursday, October 15, 7:15 p.m. CST\n\nWhy: Because it’s a west coast game played at an appropriate hour for you non-west coast types. 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See ya!” Dictionary.com Pollyanna, NOUN an excessively or blindly optimistic person. Even when the team is 1-4, with the only win coming against the Tennessee Titans, literally the worst team in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11153:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 1, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrate after the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports \n\nWith an ever present smile, Houston Texans head coach Demeco Ryans ended his latest post-game presser with “Yes, alright, we traded for Marvin Harrison. See ya!”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pollyanna\">Dictionary.com </a>\n\n\n\nPollyanna, NOUN\n\n\n\nan excessively or blindly optimistic person.\n\n\nEven when the team is 1-4, with the only win coming against the Tennessee Titans, literally the worst team in pro football, Ryans is smiling. He’s upbeat, joyful, seemingly convinced that no matter how dark the day gets, the sun is rising. All this, despite the current up-ending of the Texans hopes and dreams for 2026, which has left fans in everything but a smiling mood. \n\n\nDeMeco Ryans to <a href=\"https://x.com/jharrisfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jharrisfootball</a> on getting Marvin Harrison Jr. & speaking on the phone with him: “I’m fired up. To add a guy of Marvin‘s caliber, it’s a huge get for us. Huge get for the Texans. I’m fired up for Marvin, when you’re in a situation & it may not be going great, to… <a href=\"https://t.co/BrnPFraOTT\">pic.twitter.com/BrnPFraOTT</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2109795259995598888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nMax Barlow over at Casino Gurus, unveiled a new number cruncher for tracking teams dubbed the <a href=\"https://casino.guru/news/in-depth/the-nfl-pressure-index--which-nfl-teams-are-under-the-most-pressure---10998\">NFL Pressure Index.</a> In this, we see the following reasons for fans’ frowns to remain upside down\n\n\nThe NFL Pressure Index combines underperformance against preseason expectations (27.8%), recent form (22.2%), painful defeats (15%), playoff pressure (15%), injuries (10%) and performance red flags (10%) to produce a score out of 100.\n\n\n\n\nThe Texans rank as the NFL’s 7th most pressured team: Scoring 68.8/100 on the NFL Pressure Index. \n\n\n\nThey have suffered the NFL’s biggest drop in playoff hopes: Their estimated postseason probability has fallen by 33.3%, from 59% to 25%. \n\n\n\nHouston is falling short of preseason expectations: The Texans entered the season with a projected win total of 9.5 games, but have started 1-4, 1.8 wins behind their expected total at this stage. \n\n\n\nThey suffered a particularly painful defeat against Dallas in Week 4: Houston reached an 82% in-game win probability before eventually losing 34-30. \n\n\n\nThe Texans pressure has however reduced since Week 3: Their score has fallen 17.0 points, from 85.8 to 68.8, moving from 2nd to 7th in the rankings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThankfully, the Texans index score has risen to 68.8, as listed in the last bullet point above. Who currently holds the biggest disappointment? The Los Angeles Chargers roll into the weekend at 89.2/100. At least they have plenty of beaches to enjoy in January. \n\nIn trading a 2nd round pick for Marvin Harrison Jr. last weekend, Nick Caserio and the Houston Texans attacked this index. While many people think the price was too steep, word on the street was:\n\n\nThe Arizona Cardinals demanded a 2nd round pick for MHJ\n\n\n\nC.J. Stroud lobbied for Houston to bring MHJ to town\n\n\n\nThe Indianapolis Colts were working to land him\n\n\nSo, giving up a future 2nd round pick to A) land a player your QB wants to play catch with and B) prevent that player from going to your division rival is a win/win on paper. Especially with 1) there’s no guarantee that 2nd round pick was going to bring a player of MHJ’s caliber and 2) Caserio is a horse-trading, card shark who likely will package up something in the off-season to get someone else’s 2nd round pick. \n\nWill the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade fix all that ails the Texans?\n\nAnyone who thinks this team was 1 player away from the Super Bowl hasn’t been paying attention. C.J. Stroud has been balling out, having the best season of his career. And that’s in spite of the abysmal offensive line play, ghosted running game, and head-scratchingly bad defense. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> QB CJ Stroud so far this season: • 119/185 (64.3%) • 1,402 passing yards • 7 total TDs • 0 INTs • 98.1 passer rating I wouldn’t count out Houston digging its way out of an 0-4 start if Stroud keeps this up. <a href=\"https://t.co/UTRdunfQ36\">pic.twitter.com/UTRdunfQ36</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2109687498188169442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile bringing in MHJ to play catch with his former college QB is certainly a positive on the surface, all the passing yards and receiving touchdowns won’t prevent the defense from giving up last minute game winners to the opposition. \n\nTrading for Derrick Henry might have done more for the team’s fortunes, especially with David Montgomery in the MASH tent. Woody Marks is a quality tailback, but he’s not going to run for 2k behind this poorly coached O-line. \n\nYet, hope remains. \n\n\nThis is the last time Marvin Harrison Jr. caught a pass from C.J. Stroud by the way: <a href=\"https://t.co/5oMUEecXr9\">pic.twitter.com/5oMUEecXr9</a>— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) <a href=\"https://x.com/Stephen_Means/status/2109381951400353839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nA lot of people are throwing around the term “bust” when it comes to Marvin Harrison Jr. right now. In his rookie year (2024), Harrison had 16 starts, 116 targets, 62 catches, 885 yards, a 14.3 yard per catch average and 8 touchdowns. All this on the arm of Kyler Murray, who hasn’t exactly been the greatest QB in the league. He did, however, have his 2nd best season when MHJ was a rookie, then fell off soon there after. \n\nWhile a lot of talking heads are calling MHJ a bust, saying he shouldn’t have been drafted that high, Houston overpaid for him, etc., some people who should know, say things that give Ryans a reason to keep smiling. \n\n\n\"I had never seen him not go 100 percent on his routes. When I started seeing that the last couple weeks… I knew it was time\" HOFer Cris Carter on the return of Maserati Marv in Houston.<a href=\"https://x.com/criscarter80?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@criscarter80</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/heykayadams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@heykayadams</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Nj8h9Jqo7q\">pic.twitter.com/Nj8h9Jqo7q</a>— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/2109706917685744022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSteve Smith on Marvin Harrison Jr last week <a href=\"https://t.co/BZNmgQxYgp\">pic.twitter.com/BZNmgQxYgp</a>— Forever Trill🇳🇬 🇰🇪 🇧🇸 (@mccauley318) <a href=\"https://x.com/mccauley318/status/2109673022349045960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis Sunday’s London game in Wembley Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars is likely too soon to see a true glimpse into what a Stroud>Nico Collins>Harrison Jr. passing attack looks like. But, don’t be surprised if he makes a statement to show the world the Arizona Cardinals mis-used him. \n\nWill Marvin Harrison Jr. fix all that ails Nick Caley?\n\nIn this is where the smile might sink. Harrison was drafted into a poor situation in Phoenix, marginalized, underutilized, and ultimately shelved. How much of this is bad coaching, a poor-scheme fit and a product of the design-the-airplane-in-flight approach to the Cardinals offense over the last several seasons remains to be seen. \n\nIt’s easy to believe the narrative, that Harrison has been saved from the bad guys, brought to the good guys, and will now save the day. Especially when watching Ryans light up when he talks about the new wideout. \n\nBut we all know the bad coaching existed in Arizona because we’re all too familiar with seeing it here in H-Town. Nick Caley would likely struggle to run a top tier offense in the Big Ten, much less the AFC South. Ben McDaniels (wide receivers/passing game coordinator) and Jerry Shuplinski (QB coach) seem to be the lone bright spots on the Texans offensive coaching staff, however. \n\n\nHere\'s where I\'m at with the whole Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans deal and I\'ll try to be objective as I can be. -From what I have heard and seen, the Cardinals asked MHJ to do a lot of stuff that just doesn\'t match his specific skillset & tools. Playing middle of the field… <a href=\"https://t.co/i86ohs04Zj\">https://t.co/i86ohs04Zj</a>— Merrill Hess (@ICDeadPpl95) <a href=\"https://x.com/ICDeadPpl95/status/2110196201630920867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd, MHJ will operate largely under their guidance. \n\nWhich means, Pollyanna might just thrive in Space City after all. \n\nFor those who love to complain: if MHJ does thrive, it might buy Caley more time before the axe eventually falls. A stellar passing game masks the inadequacies of just how bad this offense really is, and Caley benefits most from that masking. \n\nFor those who embrace Pollyanna: Winning cures all. And if MHJ can help this team take another AFC South win this weekend, hope will reignite. At this stage, the only real chance this team has of making the playoffs is securing the 4th straight division crown. And in order to do that, they need to run the table, starting this weekend. \n\n\nMarvin Harrison Jr. was moving noticeably DIFFERENT in his first practice as a Texan. 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A big reason why is the lack of support they receive from the rushing attack. At 0-5, the Titans currently possess the 27th ranked rushing offense in the NFL. Both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are on expiring contracts. It’s difficult to envision GM Mike […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2355:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 27: Shelby Harris #93 of the New York Giants tackles Tony Pollard #20 of the Tennessee Titans during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 27, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Tennessee Titans have the worst offense in the NFL. A big reason why is the lack of support they receive from the rushing attack. At 0-5, the Titans currently possess the 27th ranked rushing offense in the NFL.\n\nBoth Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are on expiring contracts. It’s difficult to envision GM Mike Borgonzi re-signing either of them after the lackluster season they are having. If the Titans want to continue supporting Cam Ward, they should consider bringing in a veteran RB to aid the offense.\n\nLet’s look ahead to some potential free-agent running backs the Titans can consider signing in 2027.\n\nBrian Robinson Jr., Atlanta Falcons\n\nAtlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. has rushed for 210 yards and four touchdowns this season despite backing up Bijan Robinson. He’ll almost certainly be looking for an opportunity to be a feature back next offseason. Robinson probably isn’t a true bellcow, but he’s better than any ball-carrier the Titans have right now.\n\nZach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks\n\nZach Charbonnet is about to return for the Seattle Seahawks from a torn ACL injury he suffered during the playoffs last year. Everyone around the league will be monitoring his form once he’s back. The Seahawks don’t believe in signing RBs to second contracts. 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Let us know in the comments section below.\n\nToday’s Titans news\n\nFor the first time, I’m open to temporarily benching Cam Ward because the Titans need answers about more than their quarterback | <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/tennessee-titans-news/should-titans-bench-cam-ward-temporary-experiment/\">A to Z Sports</a>\n\nBenching Cam Ward would give the Titans more of an idea as to whether the quarterback is the problem or if it is the coaching staff.\n\n\nTitans fans, Titan Up your game-day experience!\n\n\n\nFollow every drive and connect with fellow fans from kickoff through the final whistle on the SB Nation app.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the live game chat\n\n\n\nEnjoy fewer ads\n\n\n\nJump easily between communities\n\n\n\nComment and post faster\n\n\n\n\nDownload the SB Nation app on <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6789240983?pt=541474&ct=links_internal_daily_links&mt=8\">iOS</a> or <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dinternal_daily_links\">Android</a>.\n\n\nTitans Mock Trade: Tennessee ships off a proven veteran to make way for the future and add a 2027 NFL Draft pick | <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/tennessee-titans-news/tennessee-titans-mock-trade-deadline-ship-off-proven-veteran-jacob-martin-make-way-for-future-2027-nfl-draft/\">A to Z Sports</a>\n\nThe Titans should begin selling off their veteran players with the trade deadline less than a month away.\n\nToday’s NFL news\n\nColts have more questions than answers | <a href=\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-analysis/128639/colts-have-more-questions-than-answers\">Stampede Blue</a>\n\nA peek into the current affairs for the Colts as they take on the Titans in their first matchup of the season\n\nAlaric Jackson suspended 2 games for punching Bradley Chubb, per report | <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1132350/alaric-jackson-suspension-rams-bradley-chubb-punch\">SB Nation</a>\n\nThe fight took place at the end of Monday Night Football with the exchange all caught on the broadcast.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1792062000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12522;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"Cam Ward\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"player_name\";s:0:\"\";s:8:\"position\";s:3:\"DEF\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:427;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8edd1bbade34ddce81233211aa524e01\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Moves Should The Vikings Make?\";s:4:\"link\";s:152:\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-discussion-chat-message-board/100420/minnesota-vikings-news-and-links-what-moves-should-the-vikings-make\";s:11:\"description\";s:299:\"The Vikings have a bye this week as you all know. I believe the team always does self scouting and probably is looking for ways to improve the roster. The team has clearly had its fair share of injury already. Donovan Jackson and Josh Oliver being out for the season really stinks but the show […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:32059:\"\n\n\n \n NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 11: Byron Murphy Jr. #7 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after an interception against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game at Cesars Superdome on October 11, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Vikings have a bye this week as you all know. I believe the team always does self scouting and probably is looking for ways to improve the roster. The team has clearly had its fair share of injury already. Donovan Jackson and Josh Oliver being out for the season really stinks but the show must go on. Not having Mason for the last few weeks and having Addison miss the last game after Jefferson missed the previous two sure makes it difficult to build chemistry. It also makes it tough to self scout because you have yet to see your hoped for starting offensive unit even play one full game together. What can they scout? How not to get injured?\n\nObviously they will want to get the pre-snap penalties cleaned up. They will want to get Kyler deeper into the offense to that he will know the plays really well. I do not know what happens with a QB but I imagine he is just thinking of his progressions and maybe not intuitively knowing where the other receivers are on a given play. I am sure they know but do they really truly automatically and instinctively go to the next options quickly? Regardless of Kyler Murray staying here longer than this season, the team needs to have one QB in the system for at least 3 to 4 years. Is that too much to ask? Kyler did not see Jennings wide open for a TD and it is perplexing because the way he was throwing it, it seemed like an easy completion.\n\nWhat did KOC say? Time on task right? That is what the offense needs the most. In fact, Kyler echoed that exact same phrase word-for-word after the Saints win. When he was asked why the offense finally looked sharper, he flat out said it came down to “time on task, getting more comfortable in this offense with Kevin.”\n\nSelf scouting the defense is tougher. A lot tougher. What can they possibly want to get better at? I would say pressures. The blitz rate and success has helped to mask the pressure from the interior. Maybe that is by design because of the youths? Either way, we need to up the ante and get even more out of the front.\n\nWith the trade deadline approaching, are there any moves that make sense? We all would love to get another interior lineman but they are hard to come by during the season due to injuries. They might be able to get a tight end from another team. Maybe? The Bengals and Rams come to mind. Running back is a popular choice but Mason should be returning after the bye. I am thinking Edge rusher.\n\nHow about this trade with the Chiefs …\n\nJauan Jennings plus a 2027 7th for Felix Anudike-Uzomah and a 2026 6th\n\nThe question is why would the Chiefs move on from FAU? Well, he was injured in 2025 and they did not pick up his fifth year option. He is a free agent next year just like Jennings. FAU has maybe been miscast in their scheme. Bringing him here and allowing him to stand up and rush the passer could be beneficial.\n\nAnother idea that could be already out there is a trade with the Dolphins …\n\nA 2027 conditional 6th for Josh Uche.\n\n… Uche is a free agent next year and the Dolphins are winless. They signed him to a minimum level deal and while they might want to keep him next year, it could prove tough if he sours on their environment. at the same time, he is playing well for them and opposite Chop Robinson. Having a starting spot and a likely massive increase in pay next year is reason for him to stay and for the Dolphins to not move him. I like this one but I doubt it gets done.\n\nAre there any moves you can dream up?\n\n\n\nMinnesota Vikings News and Links\n\nNFL Power Rankings: 5-0 Start Helps Vikings Reach Top 5 <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-5-undefeated-start-top-5\">https://www.vikings.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-5-undefeated-start-top-5</a>\n\nNo. 7 (up 4 spots): Nick Shook – NFL.com\n\nI know the Vikings have a truly special defense. I’d been wondering whether their offense would ever show up. We saw signs of it in the second half against the Saints, a stretch in which Kyler Murray dropped a pass over three defenders into Justin Jefferson’s bucket for a touchdown and led an attack that scored 17 points in the final two quarters. There are still plenty of kinks to work out, but Murray is beginning to look more comfortable in Kevin O’Connell’s system.\n\n…\n\nNo. 3 (up 3 spots): Kris Knox – Bleacher Report\n\nThe Minnesota Vikings moved to 5-0 on Sunday, and for the first time this season, things seemed to be clicking in all phases.\n\nHaving Justin Jefferson back in the lineup was huge, and it helped Kyler Murray deliver his best performance as a Viking so far. Aaron Jones, Sr., returned from a first-quarter knee injury and ran for 113 yards, while Minnesota’s defense held the New Orleans Saints to a mere 142 total yards.\n\nThe Vikings defense has looked championship-caliber all season. If Murray and the offense can continue to make positive strides after next week’s bye, this team could remain undefeated for the foreseeable future.\n\n…\n\nNo. 3 (no change): Pete Prisco – CBS Sports\n\n[The Vikings] just keep on winning with their defense. But the offense showed some life with Kyler Murray in the victory over the Saints.\n\n…\n\nNo. 4 (up 2 spots): Vinnie Iyer – Sporting News\n\nThe Vikings are getting it done where it counts, even though they might not seem to be so clean from game to game. They are up to 10 takeaways in five games and now rank second in time of possession (33:37) after having the ball for almost 40 minutes vs. the Saints.\n\n\n\nKevin O’Connell on Evolution of Vikings Offense, Roster Depth Demonstrated Against Saints <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/news/kevin-oconnell-evolution-of-offense-roster-depth-against-saints\">https://www.vikings.com/news/kevin-oconnell-evolution-of-offense-roster-depth-against-saints</a>\n\nAaron Jones, Sr., continued to be a warrior in the run game, and Kyler Murray “spit completions” all afternoon while extending plays with his legs.\n\n“I do feel like we’re growing and we’re creating space in the run game. We’re running it at a high clip,” said O’Connell, noting the team’s ability “to impose our will late in the game.”\n\n“It’s very positive,” he said. “I think we’ll continue to see the evolution of how we put it all together, the impact of Kyler throwing a bunch of completions. I think he’s [completed] 40 of his [past] 48 pass attempts. We’ve really seen him click into a comfort [level] playing the position — using his athleticism, being a factor with his legs and protecting himself while doing it.\n\n“I’m excited about what’s coming for us offensively,” O’Connell added. “I’ve kind of envisioned it being like that from the beginning of the season, and we’ve been able to win football games as we progress, but ultimately to maximize who we want to be as a team, where our offense is going to be a big part of that.”\n\nNo 1. Mobility from Murray\n\nSunday’s game against the Saints felt a little “vintage Kyler Murray” in the number of ways he implemented his mobility.\n\nO’Connell explained it’s “not an every-down thing, and we don’t really want to put parameters too much of ‘Here’s when you do it, here’s when you don’t.’ ” Having the ability to call on Murray’s athleticism, though, is hugely valuable.\n\n“To me, it’s the fundamentals of it. It’s the progression,” O’Connell said. “Obviously some elite-level throws like the touchdown to Justin [Jefferson] and some other plays kind of off-schedule where he kept his eyes up and found some people. I thought the protection allowed for it.”\n\nO’Connell tipped his cap to Murray for doing “an unbelievable job” escaping pressure in a few instances and keeping drives alive.\n\n“The third-down conversions are huge,” he said. “I think we’ll continue to see different ways we can activate them by design, which we did a little bit [Sunday], but then also ultimately understanding those off-schedule plays where the defense [has] a coverage plan for Justin that didn’t account for [Murray].\n\n“There’s only so many bodies on the field. If you want to have a four-man rush, you want to populate coverage to Justin and then ultimately leave some areas of the field open for Kyler to be able to activate,” O’Connell continued. “And it was pretty darn impressive feeling the actual juice and the speed at which he can do those things.” … No 3. Physicality from Joe Huber\n\nAnother example of Minnesota’s “next man up” mentality is Joe Huber starting at left guard in place of an injured Donovan Jackson.\n\nO’Connell said Huber, who joined the Vikings in 2025 as an undrafted rookie, played “incredibly physical” against the Saints.\n\n“There was zero of leaving anything in the tank for Joe. I mean, he was flying off the ball. He was throwing his hat,” O’Connell said. “Things were moving quickly early on in the game, but that’s to be expected. But I think between coming in last week and then ultimately getting a practice week under his belt — I think the coolest thing about Joe yesterday was the self-correct reps we saw.\n\n“It’s … something that maybe happened early on in the football game, getting an opportunity later on in the game or even on a drive to absorb that and then maybe change [his] technique or fundamentals or anticipate what was coming from New Orleans,” O’Connell continued. “He demonstrated that, which is really exciting for a young player, but not surprised at how well Joe played. And obviously we’re going to need him to continue to ascend. But I have nothing but confidence with the guys coaching him and the guys around him on that offensive line, and Joe himself, that he’s going to do that. Really fortunate to have Joe.”\n\n\n\nWhat positions could Vikings look to strengthen before NFL trade deadline? <a href=\"https://bringmethesports.com/what-positions-could-vikings-look-to-strengthen-before-nfl-trade-deadline\">https://bringmethesports.com/what-positions-could-vikings-look-to-strengthen-before-nfl-trade-deadline</a>\n\nRunning back Aaron Jones has been a warrior in the workhorse role since Jordan Mason got hurt in the opener, turning 97 touches into 442 total yards over the last four weeks. Mason is expected to be back after the bye. But Jones is 31, frequently banged up, and doesn’t have a gain of more than 20 yards this season. Mason is a quality player, but he isn’t much of a home run threat either.\n\nBarring another injury, running back isn’t a dire need for the Vikings, who also have DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne as depth pieces. At the same time, with how much importance they’ve put on the running game this season, it’s hard not to wonder what a star-caliber back could do for their offense.\n\nTight end Another position where the Vikings have suffered a significant injury loss is tight end. Josh Oliver, Minnesota’s excellent blocker, is likely out for the season with a torn biceps. T.J. Hockenson also entered the concussion protocol early in Sunday’s win, although that’s not believed to be a long-term concern. The next men up for the Vikings against the Saints were Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek, who held up fairly well.\n\nIt’s hard to overstate how important Oliver was to the Vikings’ offense, especially in the run game. It’s a little bit niche, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see Teasley and Minnesota target a blocking tight end who can help bring their rushing concepts to life.\n\n\n\nWhat’s behind the Vikings’ shocking 5-0 start? Exceptional defense, reliable special teams <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7687319/2026/10/14/vikings-undefeated-bye-defense-special-teams/\">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7687319/2026/10/14/vikings-undefeated-bye-defense-special-teams/</a>\n\nThe Vikings apply pressure in every possible way. They stress opposing coaches, protection plans, quarterbacks and skill players. Other teams cannot copy and paste their scheme because they don’t have an inventive staff with four years of continuity that has prioritized players with aptitude and versatility.\n\n“In my opinion, you couldn’t have remotely close to the same success with a first-year group,” linebacker Blake Cashman said. “You wouldn’t be in the same realm if you just threw together a bunch of guys who have never done what we do the way we do it.” … If the offense gives Flores’ unit a reason to think another scheme would work better, the Vikings are not afraid to scrap a week’s worth of planning.\n\n“Things are constantly changing,” edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel said last week. “It could be changing game to game. It could be changing from series to series. It could be changing from play to play. It could be changing within the play.”\n\n\n\n2026 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 6 <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25509661-2026-nfl-trade-block-big-board-entering-week-6\">https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25509661-2026-nfl-trade-block-big-board-entering-week-6</a>\n\n\nKenneth Gainwell, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Projected Trade Value: 2027 5th-Round Pick\n\n\nGiven the aforementioned cascade of 2026 running-back injuries, there should be a fair amount of interest in Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell. The former Eagles and Steelers backup has long been a capable change-of-pace option.\n\nGainwell showed last season that he can be a high-volume complementary back, too. While working in tandem with Steelers starter Jaylen Warren, he racked up 187 touches, 1,023 scrimmage yards, and eight touchdowns.\n\nThe Bucs signed Gainwell to a two-year, $14 million deal, hoping to form a dangerous tandem with him and Bucky Irving. However, Gainwell simply hasn’t carved out a significant role in Zac Robinson’s offense.\n\nTampa leaned heavily on its ground game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Irving unsurprisingly led the charge, but Gainwell saw fewer carries (four) than even Sean Tucker (five). The Buccaneers could probably be convinced to move Gainwell for a reasonable return and $2 million in 2026 cap savings.\n\nPotential Suitors: New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles\n\n\nJosh Uche, Edge, Miami Dolphins Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 5th-Round Pick\n\n\nThe Miami Dolphins remain winless. While they’ve looked like a scrappy young team that might steal a few victories late in the season, it’s been clear since the summer that they are building for 2027 and beyond.\n\nMiami parted with several of its most notable veterans in the offseason, including standout receiver Jaylen Waddle. While the Dolphins don’t have many sensible assets left to trade, veteran edge Josh Uche is an option.\n\nUche just turned 28 in September, but he’s set to be a free agent in the spring and may not be in Miami’s long-term plans. However, he’s a talented rotational defender who would interest teams that need help rushing the passer.\n\nPro Football Focus has graded Uche as the league’s 33rd-best edge-defender through Week 5. While he has logged just a single sack this season, he has added 20 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and four QB pressures.\n\nPotential Suitors: New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles\n\n\n\n3 NFL teams that could trade for Steelers RB Rico Dowdle <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-nfl-teams-could-trade-144132986.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-nfl-teams-could-trade-144132986.html</a>\n\nMinnesota Vikings The Vikings’ top two running backs, Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, have major durability concerns. Jones, while currently healthy, has dealt with a multitude of soft-tissue injuries and knee setbacks during his career. Mason is expected to return in Week 7 after being placed on injured reserve for a fractured thumb. At 5-0, the Vikings can’t afford to lose one of their top guys on the cusp of what could be a franchise-defining season. Dowdle would come in right away and compete for snaps with both Jones and Mason, while also giving Minnesota arguably the best RB depth in the league.\n\n\n\nNFL trade deadline buyers and sellers: Cowboys looking to add, possible Chargers fire sale? <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-trade-deadline-buyers-sellers-cowboys-bucs-chargers/\">https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-trade-deadline-buyers-sellers-cowboys-bucs-chargers/</a>\n\nSeller: Chargers Sell candidates: Khalil Mack, Donte Jackson, Quentin Johnston, David Njoku\n\nWhy wait until the deadline to move on from obvious trade candidates such as Mack? The Chargers are, shockingly, going nowhere fast at 0-5 and face a grueling schedule between now and Nov. 10, so they may as well get out ahead of the market and sell before they lose even more leverage. This roster and its coaching staff might have simply run its course, because after years of coming up short in the postseason, their chances of even getting back there in 2026 are bleak at best.\n\nMack is by far the most tradeable player on the roster as a 35-year-old playing extremely well on a one-year contract. That is the exact kind of rental player that defense-needy playoff contenders are in search of every single year.\n\nTeams with holes on the back end of the defense could call about Jackson and his expiring contract, too. He racked up nine interceptions across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, after all. And on the other side of the ball, someone will look past Johnston’s drop problems and see his physical attributes as worthy of investment. Meanwhile, Njoku should be a cheap option at tight end. ….\n\nSeller: Titans Sell candidates: Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Jermaine Johnson II\n\nIf a Titans breakthrough comes during the Robert Saleh era, it does not appear it will happen in Year 1. This franchise is still stuck in rebuild mode and needs to acquire as much draft capital as possible to round out its core of Cam Ward and Carnell Tate with more young prospects. That means cutting bait on what already looks like a lost season, parting with the tradeable veterans, hoping that Ward shows signs of improvement in the second half of the year and making good use of what should be another early first-round pick in 2027.\n\nPollard is among the biggest names across the NFL who could be next in line to be traded. The former Pro Bowler is on an expiring contract and perhaps in the final stages of his prime. He would be a terrific No. 2 option for a team that already has a standout starting running back.\n\nRidley already seems to be in the midst of his decline and is no longer a regular starter, but was a perennial 1,000-yard receiver as recently as two years ago. And even though the Titans traded for Johnson in the offseason, they did so knowing he would play 2026 on his fifth-year option and could flip him in an attempt to get something in return rather than watching him leave at the end of his contract. ….\n\nSeller: Dolphins Sell candidates: Austin Jackson, Zach Sieler, Josh Uche\n\nTo climb out of the deepest rebuild in the NFL, the Dolphins have to establish a core around which they can build a roster. There are early signs of one existing in standout first-year linebacker Jacob Rodriguez and rookie wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell, but Miami needs another big draft like the 13-pick haul it put together this past spring. While it lacks a volume of tradeable veterans and will have a hard time receiving Day 1 or Day 2 capital in return, there are a couple who could help the Dolphins pile up selections in the later rounds.\n\nJackson is off to a rough start as the 71st-rated offensive tackle among 72 qualifiers, per PFF, but tackles are always in demand. He would be an affordable half-season rental. Sieler, at 31, is much older than the defensive pieces the Dolphins plan to build around. Uche is the strongest candidate of the three to re-sign with Miami, but even that is no guarantee. ….\n\nSeller: Buccaneers Sell candidates: Chris Godwin, Kenneth Gainwell, YaYa Diaby, A’Shawn Robinson, Zyon McCollum\n\nThey finally got up off the mat with a “Thursday Night Football” upset of the Cowboys, but this remains a concerning start to the year for the Buccaneers as coach Todd Bowles seeks to hang onto his job. If that win proves to be a blip on the radar, Bowles will become even more of a lame-duck coach, and the front office could begin a teardown of the roster. In that event, there are a number of assets who would become obvious trade bait.\n\nThe biggest question mark among the potential movers is McCollum, who is in the midst of a rebound season after he signed a three-year contract extension in 2025. Would his strong individual start to the year halt the Buccaneers from lumping him in with the more no-doubt trade pieces like Gainwell and Robinson? Or would they commit to a full rebuild and attempt to sell high on a player who could garner a more impactful return package than he would have at this time last year? ….\n\nSeller: Cardinals Sell candidates: Josh Sweat, Budda Baker, Gardner Minshew\n\nWith one in-season trade already complete, the Cardinals have established themselves as sellers. Other teams will likely call to see just how many players they are willing to part with, as the team seems destined for a last-place finish in the NFC West and is liquidating pieces that do not fit into first-year coach Mike LaFleur’s system.\n\nSweat is the clearest candidate to leave, given the offseason buzz that suggested he wanted out of Arizona. He dispelled that narrative, as did general manager Monti Ossenfort, but perhaps there is fire behind the smoke. The former Pro Bowler may return the best trade package of anyone the Cardinals would realistically move.\n\nBaker also ought to command early-round picks given his status as a perennial Pro Bowl honoree and the fact that he will remain under contract through 2027. And with the potential for the Cardinals to activate Carson Beck as their backup quarterback, the likelihood of them keeping Minshew around as a No. 3 option decreases.\n\n\n\nWho should be the NFL’s buyers and sellers as the trade deadline approaches? <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7687291/2026/10/14/nfl-trade-deadline-buyers-sellers-49ers-chargers/\">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7687291/2026/10/14/nfl-trade-deadline-buyers-sellers-49ers-chargers/</a>\n\n15 trade candidates ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/15-trade-candidates-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-trade-deadline\">https://www.pff.com/news/15-trade-candidates-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-trade-deadline</a>\n\nMinnesota Vikings will likely be aggressive at the trade deadline, and the position Nolan Teasley should target could be controversial <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/minnesota-vikings-likely-be-aggressive-trade-deadline-nolan-teasley-khalil-mack-josh-downs-cam-bynum-teven/\">https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/minnesota-vikings-likely-be-aggressive-trade-deadline-nolan-teasley-khalil-mack-josh-downs-cam-bynum-teven/</a>\n\nJauan Jennings landing spots: Could veteran WR reunite with 49ers after slow start in Minnesota? <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jauan-jennings-landing-spots-nfl-trade-deadline/\">https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jauan-jennings-landing-spots-nfl-trade-deadline/</a>\n\n\n\nNew Potential Jauan Jennings Trade Destination Emerges With WR Injuries <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/jauan-jennings-nfl-trade-news-rumors-steelers/\">https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/jauan-jennings-nfl-trade-news-rumors-steelers/</a>\n\nThe Steelers have emerged as a potential destination for Jennings because injuries are piling up at wideout for the team.\n\nPittsburgh placed veteran Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve on Saturday. Then in Week 5, the Steelers lost Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek to injury. Neither receiver will play this Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.\n\n\n\nVikings’ biggest problem to fix during 2026 bye week after starting 5-0 <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-biggest-problem-fix-during-152723809.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-biggest-problem-fix-during-152723809.html</a>\n\n\n\nOne Kyler Murray stat proves how badly the Arizona Cardinals fumbled and the Minnesota Vikings are benefiting <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/one-kyler-murray-stat-proves-how-badly-the-arizona-cardinals-fumbled-and-the-minnesota-vikings-are-benefiting/\">https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/one-kyler-murray-stat-proves-how-badly-the-arizona-cardinals-fumbled-and-the-minnesota-vikings-are-benefiting/</a>\n\nKyler Murray propped up the Arizona Cardinals When you look at what Murray did in Arizona, it’s important to understand a couple of factors. One of them being that he propped up an organization that at it’s best is dysfunctional. The other is how little success they have had without him.\n\nSince tearing his ACL in 2022, Murray has as many wins as the Vikings’ starter than the Cardinals have without him.\n\n\n\nVikings QB Kyler Murray Makes Big Move Amid Undefeated Start in Minnesota <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-ariziona-home-sale/\">https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-ariziona-home-sale/</a>\n\nAccording to an October 13 report from the Phoenix Business Journal, Murray sold his Paradise Valley property in an off-market transaction. 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It was him teaching like he was a coach, and it was awesome.”\n\n\nIt is not just Monken and his teammates that are impressed by what Verse brings to the field, but his peers recognize it as well, which is why Verse moved up 18 spots this year to check in at No. 35 on the annual NFL Top 100 list as voted on by the players, with <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2026-nos-40-31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL.com’s Bobby Kownack writing that</a>:\n\n\nVerse’s two-year Rams tenure was marked by success at every turn. The 2024 No. 19 overall pick made the Pro Bowl and won AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season, then followed it up by besting his previous sack total by three amid another Pro Bowl campaign. He’s also now 2 for 2 landing on the NFL Top 100 list. Any future accolades will have to come in new colors, though. 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According to Bleacher Report’s Top 99 defensive players ranking, the Atlanta Falcons secondary is loaded with talent to handle the loss of Walker and possibly James Pearce Jr., and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7030:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - MAY 27: Jessie Bates III #3 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during OTA\'s at IBM Performance Field on May 27, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWith the unfortunate <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-injuries/94809/jalon-walker-injured-carted-off-field-at-falcons-training-camp\">injury to Jalon Walker</a>, other pieces of the defense will have to step up to alleviate the loss of his versatility and athleticism. According to <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25460210-br-nfl-1000-ranking-top-99-defensive-players-2026\">Bleacher Report’s Top 99 defensive players ranking</a>, the Atlanta Falcons secondary is loaded with talent to handle the loss of Walker and possibly James Pearce Jr., and his pending suspension.\n\nHow do the Rankings Work?\n\nBleacher Report graded what looks to be every player in the NFL on a grade of 0-100. After grading, they split them into categories based on their final grade. For the Top 99 ranking, the categories are as follows:\n\n\nThe Standard (97-100)\n\n\n\nFranchise Cornerstones (94-96)\n\n\n\nAll-Pro Ability (90-93)\n\n\n\nPro-Bowl Caliber (85-89)\n\n\n\nHigh-Quality Starter (80-84)\n\n\n\nCritical Roster Piece (75-79)\n\n\nFalcons Secondary is Loaded\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-analysis/94803/the-falcons-secondary-has-all-the-pieces-to-be-a-special-unit-jessie-bates-xavier-watts\">It’s just as Allen Strk wrote this morning</a>. The Falcons have three of the top 60 players, including one of only 10 players who earned a 90+ grade.\n\n#58, S Xavier Watts, Grade: 81\n\nXavier Watts deserved a stronger push for Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2025. He makes up half of the best safety duo in the league with Jessie Bates, allowed Bates to roam closer to the line of scrimmage, and helped unlock the defense and create turnovers. Watts had five interceptions and 11 passes broken up as a rookie, was a plus run defender from depth, and, while there were some lapses, he showed the ability to recover not just physically but also mentally. He didn’t look like a rookie out there; he handled more rotations, living on top of the defense, and the NFL stage like he was meant to be there.\n\n\nXavier Watts falling to pick 96 was unreal. Rookie who plays with the demeanor of a veteran safety. The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> got an absolute STEAL <a href=\"https://t.co/vLYYdaf0vE\">pic.twitter.com/vLYYdaf0vE</a>— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DF/status/1968341750340256007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 17, 2025</a>\n\n\nWhen the Falcons were able to bring in both Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman, who I believe would have flirted with making this list if not for his injury, in last year’s draft, it felt like a dream come true. Watts’ range and ability to diagnose plays allowed Bates to immediately make an impact closer to the line of scrimmage, a much better role for him as he continues to age gracefully. \n\nAs for Watts, we have to remember that he is still going into his sophomore season. This was his first action under the NFL microscope, and he knocked it out of the park. Now, it’s time to build on it for even more fireworks in the second act. Watts was listed as the 16th safety, going just behind names like Camryn Bynum, Jaylinn Hawkins, Amani Hooker and Grant Delpit.\n\n#56, CB A.J. Terrell, Grade: 81\n\nOne of the more underrated corners in the NFL, AJ Terrell is a technician on the outside who forced tight-window throws at the fourth-highest rate in the league last season. He mirrors well, attacks the catch point consistently, and is a willing and able run supporter. Bigger route-runners with a good catch radius take advantage of the space he gives them in off coverage, but he closes and uses leverage well. He doesn’t create a ton of turnovers, but still gets his hands on the football a lot.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> AJ Terrell (top of the screen). Zone vision in the outside 1/3. See the QB/react to the wheel route. <a href=\"https://t.co/zAf7DiA2T3\">pic.twitter.com/zAf7DiA2T3</a>— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) <a href=\"https://x.com/MattBowen41/status/1850975091271561525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 28, 2024</a>\n\n\nA technician through and through, A.J. Terrell continues to give Atlanta’s outside much-needed stability as they revamp the defense. On the other side, we’re still not entirely sure whether it will be his brother Avieon or if they’ll continue to roll with Mike Hughes, as Avieon either stays inside as a nickel or becomes a depth piece.\n\nWhichever way it goes, you can count on one thing: A.J. will show up and be a force. Terrell was ranked as the 11th-best outside cornerback, just behind names like Kamari Lassiter, Jaycee Horn, Sauce Gardner, and Trent McDuffie.\n\n#8, S Jessie Bates, Grade: 91\n\nJesse Bates sees things before they happen and shows up exactly where he needs to be to make the play. It’s like watching Mysterio fighting Spider-Man, always appearing in places the quarterback doesn’t want him to be and taking the ball away. Bates is one of the prominent ball-hawks in today’s game, and he seamlessly rotates all around the back end, handling a ton of mental responsibilities. He played closer to the line of scrimmage last season than ever before and played fast, took away underneath routes, and helped condense the offense. A continually impressive player continues an impressive career.\n\n\nJessie Bates picks off Daniel Jones before the half! ATLvsIND on <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLNetwork</a> Also streaming on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/MRMc6htH15\">pic.twitter.com/MRMc6htH15</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1987549079518253460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 9, 2025</a>\n\n\nWhat else is there to say about the impact that Jessie Bates has had on this Falcons defense since he first donned the uniform in 2023? Bates has been everything he was promised to be and more as the Falcons continue to find their identity on that side of the ball. Bates is listed as the third-best safety in football behind only Kyle Hamilton and Xavier McKinney.\n\nDespite some of the questions up front, there’s no question that the trio of Bates, Watts and Terrell gives this defense a floor that most Falcons defenses did not.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786056987;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons analysis\";i:1;s:22:\"Atlanta Falcons roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12568;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalon Walker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12585;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"James Pearce\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:435;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"af926c3e02be260997542d426efc671a\";s:5:\"title\";s:99:\"Saints Rookie WR Barion Brown continues to be the \"rising star of training camp\", per @Kat_Terrell.\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vhjf03/saints_rookie_wr_barion_brown_continues_to_be_the/\";s:11:\"description\";s:54:\" submitted by /u/Ma1ikNabers [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:302:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Ma1ikNabers\"> /u/Ma1ikNabers </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/sleepernfl/status/2085491349395251520?s=46\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vhjf03/saints_rookie_wr_barion_brown_continues_to_be_the/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786056895;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";i:13533;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Barion Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:436;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"172d0ce3602f55cee65281cffafda82c\";s:5:\"title\";s:96:\"For those who have had dynasty startup drafts this year, where are mid-tier QBs getting drafted?\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vhiwzk/for_those_who_have_had_dynasty_startup_drafts/\";s:11:\"description\";s:782:\"I’ve been doing a few mock drafts for fun and to prep for my friend group’s first ever dynasty startup. It’s a 10 team superflex league. Ive kinda become a fan of the idea of taking a young, riskier QB2 but then getting a better QB later in the draft in case I want to contend this year. What I’m picturing as a QB depth chart is something along the lines of: QB1: Caleb Williams QB2: Cam Ward QB3: Tyler Shough QB4: Matt Stafford Is this realistic? I wouldn’t want to draft my QB 3 and 4 too early but it’s hard to predict where the QBs ranked outside of the top 17-20 range are gonna get drafted. Would love to know how real people are valuing guys like Ward, Shough, Kyler, or Stafford in startups this year. submitted by /u/TheMemeLord55 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1129:\"I’ve been doing a few mock drafts for fun and to prep for my friend group’s first ever dynasty startup. It’s a 10 team superflex league. Ive kinda become a fan of the idea of taking a young, riskier QB2 but then getting a better QB later in the draft in case I want to contend this year. What I’m picturing as a QB depth chart is something along the lines of: QB1: Caleb Williams QB2: Cam Ward QB3: Tyler Shough QB4: Matt Stafford Is this realistic? I wouldn’t want to draft my QB 3 and 4 too early but it’s hard to predict where the QBs ranked outside of the top 17-20 range are gonna get drafted. Would love to know how real people are valuing guys like Ward, Shough, Kyler, or Stafford in startups this year. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/TheMemeLord55\"> /u/TheMemeLord55 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vhiwzk/for_those_who_have_had_dynasty_startup_drafts/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vhiwzk/for_those_who_have_had_dynasty_startup_drafts/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786055630;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12522;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"Cam Ward\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Caleb Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:437;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a2be53b4e771554e8723b6efc70f38b3\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Seahawks rookie vocal about disliking the Rams\";s:4:\"link\";s:87:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145346/seahawks-bud-clark-rams-hate\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"The Seattle Seahawks lost a few notable free agents this year, but one of their new replacements from the draft isn’t afraid to say that he already hates the Rams and 49ers despite not even playing his first game in the NFL yet. Rookie safety Bud Clark told Seattle Sports radio this week that just […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3091:\"\n\n\n \n RENTON, WASHINGTON - JUNE 11: Bud Clark #9 of the Seattle Seahawks stretches during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 11, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Seattle Seahawks lost a few notable free agents this year, but one of their new replacements from the draft isn’t afraid to say that he already hates the Rams and 49ers despite not even playing his first game in the NFL yet. Rookie safety Bud Clark told Seattle Sports radio this week that just by being drafted to the Seahawks, he already has a dislike for the team’s in-division rivals.\n\nHe’s just not sure which teams he hates more yet, the Rams or the 49ers.\n\n\nJust being able to play the ‘9ers and the Rams, I feel like it’s a big rivalry here and I love rivalries.”\n\n\n\n“I’m ready to kick their butt and keep kicking.”\n\n\n\n“I’ve been trying to figure it (who I dislike more) out, I’ve been trying to weight it but right now it’s kind of even,” Clark said jokingly.\n\n\nYet another day when the Arizona Cardinals are irrelevant.\n\n\nWhile speaking on Seattle Sports\' Wyman and Bob, <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> S Bud Clark was asked what teams he\'s most looking forward to playing: \"Just being able to play the \'9ers and the Rams, I feel like it\'s a big rivalry here and I love rivalries.\" \"I\'m ready to kick their butt and keep… <a href=\"https://t.co/Iu57M8aZe1\">pic.twitter.com/Iu57M8aZe1</a>— Seahawks Wired (@seahawks_wired_) <a href=\"https://x.com/seahawks_wired_/status/2084782894321418495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nClark is a second-round pick out of TCU and he’s tasked with replacing free agent departure Coby Bryant, who led Seattle’s defense in snaps last year. However, the Seahawks may not have Clark start right away.\n\nIn the meantime, Seattle still has Pro Bowl safety Julian Love, as well as Ty Okada, a player who had a breakout season last year when Love missed nine games. Of course, the Seahawks also have Nick Emmanwori, their rookie safety last year who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, but Emmanwori actually plays more nickel than safety.\n\nSeahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is working on how to best use his stable of players between those four and others. Clark, lauded for versatility, could have a bit part in Week 1, but a major role when the Rams face the Seahawks twice in the last three weeks of the season.\n\nBy then, maybe Clark will decide which team he hates the most. 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Later in practice, it was running back Lew Nichols and D’Shawn Jamison in a scuffle on the ground who had to be separated. After all of the fighting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5386:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 03, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass during a practice session at Training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nLATROBE – It was a chippy day of practice on Thursday as we saw receiver Ben Skowronek get into it with linebackers Payton Wilson and Patrick Queen. Later in practice, it was running back Lew Nichols and D’Shawn Jamison in a scuffle on the ground who had to be separated. After all of the fighting and play on the field, it’s time for our daily look at who performed well and who had a rough go on an eventful seventh day of training camp practice.\n\nStock Up\n\nQB Aaron Rodgers\n\nRodgers was operating on a different level today. What was most impressive were the layered throws over defenders in the middle of the field. Rodgers was peppering DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson with targets all practice long. The veteran was feeling himself today, and could be seen hitting some of his signature fist pump emotes after some throws.\n\nEDGE Jack Sawyer\n\nWe had not seen a lot from Sawyer up to this point, but he certainly put together a strong practice today. Sawyer had some wins on reps during run plays and seemed to be getting into the backfield at a solid rate today. He capped it off with what would have been a sack in a game situation in which Sawyer came screaming off the edge and had Mason Rudolph dead to rights. Sawyer seems like someone who will only get better with increased opportunities, and we saw some of that today.\n\nDL Derrick Harmon\n\nIt was a big day for the defensive line, and Harmon is a big reason for that. The Steelers’ run defense was significantly better when Harmon was healthy last season, and today was another glaring example of why. Harmon was wrecking the first-team offense when they were trying to run the ball today. Whether they ran to the inside or outside, the defensive lineman always seemed to be the first one there making contact. Harmon is a seriously gifted run defender who has a chance to become a household name this season.\n\nStock Down\n\nQB Drew Allar\n\nIt was not a day to remember for the Steelers’ third-round quarterback. The accuracy on short throws was very spotty, and the timing seemed to be off over the middle. Allar led the lone two-minute drill at the end of practice, and his only completion was called back for offensive pass interference. However, the blame can’t fall solely on his shoulders, as he hit Kaden Wetjen twice in the hands and he wasn’t able to bring it in. This type of practice is exactly what the Steelers knew they were getting into when selecting Allar. He is a work in progress that can make otherworldly throws and plays, but needs serious polishing on the simple stuff and mechanics.\n\nS Jaquan Brisker\n\nBrisker is someone who I cannot wait to see play this season. He should form one of the better safety duos in the entire league with DeShon Elliott. However, this now marks the third practice in which Brisker has dropped what should have been an easy interception. As good as Rodgers was today, he got a bit wild throwing a cross-body post route to Roman Wilson, which was thrown well short. Brisker was the defender that should have had the interception, but it just bounced off his hands. Stuff like this happens, but it is worth noting that this is the third day in a row in which the safety has not been able to come down with an interception after being in prime position for one. It’s no reason to be overly concerned, in fact, you can look at it as a good thing that he is so often around the ball in favorable positions that by the time the season rolls around, fans can count on him for a splash play or two when the defense needs it.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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Wednesday’s showers dialed up the humidity at The Castle, and the team’s third padded practice in four days dialed up the intensity. Motors were running hot, as were several players’ tempers. Tight end Mark Andrews and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3763:\"\n\n\n \n OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - JULY 29: Head Coach Jesse Minter of the Baltimore Ravens leads the first day of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on July 29, 2026 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Baltimore Ravens held a hot practice on Thursday, in every sense of the word. \n\nWednesday’s showers dialed up the humidity at The Castle, and the team’s third padded practice in four days dialed up the intensity. Motors were running hot, as were several players’ tempers. 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Many more quarterbacks didn’t; some enjoyed success early. Others learned on the job and eventually crafted themselves into champions. Some careers got ruined behind a team that couldn’t protect its best player. \n\nThe case for sitting \n\nBrady’s rookie offense, led by the mighty Drew Bledsoe, was ranked 25th in points, 25th in total yards, 11th in passing attempts, 20th in passing touchdowns, 26th in rushing yards, and 25th in rushing touchdowns. Further complemented by 8th in sacks allowed, 23rd in third-down conversions and 24th in red zone percentage. Offensively, they were entering offensive coordinator Charlie Weiss first year on the job. Sitting allowed Brady and Weiss time on the sideline to sit and watch the whole game in real time and talk it out together. \n\nAn experience which proved to be invaluable when Brady had to take over for Bledsoe in his second season. The amount of mental reps taken while obtaining visual reinforcements on preparation at the same time can’t be understated. He got to learn the game in real time without taking the beatings Bledsoe was and learning the ins and outs of the system next to his offensive coordinator. \n\nPatrick Mahomes was largely a surprise pick. During his rookie year, Alex Smith was playing the best football of his career, making the Pro Bowl and the Chiefs won the division. There was absolutely no need for him to do anything but sit on the bench and consume, digest and absorb what he saw.\n\nTwo opposite extremes, but both solid cases for sitting Mendoza for the majority of the year and letting him get his feet wet slowly. Completely understandable, but there is another option.\n\nThe case for not sitting him\n\nToday’s NFL is a passing league and coaches don’t have the luxury of sitting rookies to learn. Rookies don’t have the luxury of training camp to get up to speed; they now need to be an All-Pro by day 1. However, top draft picks have produced in their rookie seasons and turned franchises around immediately. \n\nJayden Daniels comes to mind; the Commanders finished the 2023 season at 4-13, firing head coach Ron Rivera. Daniels, named 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, won 12 games in his rookie season, reaching the NFC Conference Championship. \n\nJoe Burrow was the last Heisman Trophy and National Championship-winning quarterback before Mendoza. He started his rookie season and by year two he and the Cincinnati Bengals were a score away from winning the Super Bowl. 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Downs has already proven he can play in this league, and now the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4548:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 11: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts Minicamp on June 11, 2026 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\n“A guy that can play inside and outside now for us, and his role is going to improve this season.“\n\nThat was Shane Steichen on Josh Downs, and it feels like one of the more important offensive developments of Colts training camp. Downs has already proven he can play in this league, and now the conversation is shifting from whether he belongs to how much more Indianapolis can put on his plate. That is where this season gets interesting, because Downs does not need to become a traditional No. 1 receiver to become one of the most important players in the Colts’ passing game.\n\nThe role was always likely to grow. Michael Pittman Jr. is gone, Alec Pierce has a different job as the vertical outside receiver, and Tyler Warren is a major piece at tight end, which leaves Downs in a spot where his weekly target share could climb quickly. He may not be the primary read on every concept, and he does not have to be used the same way Pierce is, but Downs is the type of receiver who can end up with the most targets in a lot of games simply because of how he wins. He separates quickly, works well underneath and intermediate, and gives the quarterback answers on the downs that usually decide drives.\n\nThat has been the most impressive part of Downs since he got to Indianapolis. Even with inconsistent quarterback play, he has found ways to be productive and reliable. The Colts have not exactly given him a stable offensive environment, yet his skill set has translated because separation travels. Quarterbacks trust receivers who get open on time, and Downs does that about as well as anyone on the roster. He is especially valuable on third down, where timing, leverage and route detail matter more than size or straight-line speed.\n\nThe outside part of Steichen’s quote is important too. Downs’ best work still comes from the slot, and that should remain the foundation of his role, but he is not limited to only being a slot receiver. If the Colts can move him outside in certain looks, use him in motion and make defenses declare how they want to match him, the offense becomes less predictable. That does not mean forcing him into a role that does not fit. It means expanding the menu so defenses cannot treat him like a static inside option.\n\nHe can become a 100-catch receiver and the idea is not ridiculous. That does not mean he has to turn into a superstar overnight, and it does not mean he needs to be force-fed empty targets. It means the opportunity is there if the Colts build the passing game correctly. Downs is the kind of player who can catch six balls in a game without it feeling like the offense was designed around him, because so much of his production can come naturally through option routes, quick-game concepts, third-down throws and answers against pressure.\n\nFor the Colts, that kind of player is extremely valuable. This offense still begins with Jonathan Taylor, and Warren may become the most dangerous matchup piece, but Downs can be the receiver who keeps the passing game on schedule. That role is not always flashy, yet it is often the difference between an offense that has to survive on explosives and one that can consistently move the chains.\n\nTraining camp buzz always needs to be handled carefully, because every summer has players who look ready for a leap and then settle back into what they were. Downs feels different because this is not random hype attached to an unknown player. This is the next logical step for someone who has already shown he can win in the NFL, now entering a season where the depth chart and coaching staff are pointing toward more responsibility.\n\nThe Colts do not need Downs to become something he is not. They need to lean into what he already does well and give him more chances to do it from different spots. 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(Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere’s an interesting development coming from the early stages of the <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135871/silver-minings-raiders-dt-tonka-hemingway-is-making-noise-at-training-camp\">Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp</a>: veteran defensive back <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-analysis-play-breakdowns/124043/what-does-taron-johnson-bring-to-las-vegas-raiders\">Taron Johnson</a> has been getting reps at safety.\n\nDuring the offseason, the Raiders traded for Johnson to, presumptively, solve the defense’s nickelback problem. The former Buffalo Bill has almost exclusively been a slot corner, with about 5,100 of his roughly 6,500 career snaps coming at that spot, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2025/REGPO/taron-johnson/49511/defense\">Pro Football Focus</a>. He’s recorded about another 1,000 snaps lined up in the box, but has only had 39 reps at free safety, per PFF. \n\nGranted, <a href=\"https://x.com/ryanmcfadden_/status/2083963511013789736\">ESPN’s Ryan McFadden</a> posted on X/Twitter that the Raiders are planning on using Johnson at nickel and safety this season, suggesting this is an attempt to expand the veteran’s role on the defense. McFadden also noted that TruMedia has Johnson with 67 career snaps at safety, a little less than double PFF’s figure. \n\nBut the overall point is that Las Vegas’ coaching staff is asking the offseason addition to play a position he doesn’t have much experience in, and that will have a ripple effect on the rest of the depth chart in the secondary.\n\nFree Safety\n\nAt least part of the reason the Raiders are trying Johnson at safety is that they have a massive hole on the backend of the defense. Isaiah Pola-Mao struggled in coverage at free safety last year, and Tristin McCollum has the most NFL experience at the position with about 250 career regular-season snaps over the last three seasons, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2025/REGPO/tristin-mc-collum/66771/defense\">PFF</a>. \n\nAfter the draft, the presumption was second-round pick Treydan Stukes would man the free safety spot for at least a year while Johnson handles the nickel duties. However, that could be flipped if the early training camp reports hold, where the veteran moves to the backend, and Stukes sticks at the position he played the most in college.\n\nNickel\n\nAs mentioned above, the eight-year veteran moving to free safety would create an opportunity for Stukes to play nickel. He recorded over 1,000 snaps as a slot corner (via <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/players/2025/REGPO/treydan-stukes/131596/defense\">PFF</a>) over the last three years at Arizona, and played pretty well in that role during the 2025 season. The former Wildcat had four interceptions and six PBUs in coverage, while allowing no touchdowns and just 213 yards in 10 games, posted a 72.5 PFF run-defense grade, and had four pressures and a batted pass on just 11 pass-rush opportunities. \n\nAdditionally, Johnson playing safety creates a greater opportunity for Greedy Vance to make the roster, who generated some buzz early in camp by coming up with an interception against Fernando Mendoza. Vance, a 2025 undrafted free agent, spent the majority of last season on the practice squad and had some struggles during his limited regular season action. However, the USC product made some noise during last year’s training camp and has drawn strong early reviews from the coaching staff this summer to potentially take on a bigger role in year two. \n\nStrong Safety\n\nThere shouldn’t be much impact or change at strong safety regarding Johnson’s expanded role. Jeremy Chinn held down that job in 2025 and should continue to do so since he was one of the team’s better defensive players a year ago. \n\nThe biggest shift could be if Rob Leonard doesn’t want to leave Johnson as a single-high safety and opts to run more two-high coverages, rotating Chinn into the deep half of the field more frequently. Granted, in nickel personnel, that can also be accomplished by sending Stukes (or the third safety/extra defensive back) to the backend of the defense.\n\nCornerback\n\nThe Raiders have a competition for the starting outside cornerback spot opposite Eric Stokes, with Darien Porter, rookie Hezekiah Masses and Decamerion Richardson getting reps with the first-team defense so far in camp. Rookie Jermod McCoy also figures to factor into the equation. 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Indeed, according to a source, the running back has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million. He will receive $51.5 million in guarantees. His deal follows Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor\'s agreements with their teams this week.Gibbs had been holding in as he sought a long-term deal with the team.Gibbs, 24, enters his fourth season after 3,580 rushing yards, 39 rushing touchdowns, 1,449 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in his first three seasons while sharing time with David Montgomery. The Lions traded Montgomery to the Texans in the offseason.Gibbs has earned Pro Bowl honors in all three of his NFL seasons after the Lions made him the 12th overall pick in 2023.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786052517;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:449;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"53799db8dc4306b3e69fdcff7c38c1c9\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Detroit Lions give Jahmyr Gibbs record-breaking contract extension\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166537/detroit-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-record-breaking-contract-extension\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"The hold-in is over. Just two days after Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history, the Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs have agreed upon an extension that will one-up the three-year, $66.75 million deal Robinson got. The initial terms of the extension are a three-year $67.5 million deal that could be worth […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3579:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions plays plays against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe hold-in is over.\n\nJust two days after Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history, the Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs have agreed upon an extension that will one-up the three-year, $66.75 million deal Robinson got. The initial terms of the extension are a three-year $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million, including $51.5 million in guarantees. Be aware that initial numbers are often inflated. Regardless, this contract now makes Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history.\n\nGibbs was the Lions’ 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he’s the second player from that Lions draft class to already earn a second contract with the team. Earlier this offseason, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-salary-cap-contracts/164992/jack-campbell-contract-details-full-breakdown-of-cap-hits-future-outs\">Detroit handed linebacker Jack Campbell a four-year, $81 million deal</a> to place him among the highest-paid linebackers.\n\nAs for Gibbs, he has already become an essential part of this offense. In his three seasons thus far, he’s averaged 1,745 scrimmage yards per season, scored a total of 49 touchdowns, and averaged a whopping 5.3 yards per carry. Since entering the league in 2023, here’s where Gibbs ranks among his peers (min. 200 carries): \n\n\n3,580 rushing yards — 7th\n\n\n\n5,029 yards from scrimmage — 3rd \n\n\n\n5.3 yards per carry — 2nd\n\n\n\n39 rushing touchdowns — 2nd\n\n\n\n49 total touchdowns — 1st\n\n\nIt’s worth noting that Gibbs accomplished all of this while splitting the load with David Montgomery. But with Montgomery now with the Texans, the plan is to increase Gibbs’ workload, because they feel there’s nothing he can’t do. \n\n“He’s going to be our bell cow now,” coach Dan Campbell said in June. “He really became more of that last year, but we’re going to hang our hat on him quite a bit. We’re going to do a lot of things we feel like he does well.\n\n“Now, I’ve mentioned this before. He can run everything that we’ve got. He can run every scheme that anybody’s ever run. He’s not just an outside runner. He is not just a space runner. He can create his own space in the middle. And some of his biggest runs have been gap scheme right down the pipe, where he’s had patience, and found it, and guys blocked it up well. So, we’re going to ask a lot of him.”\n\nWith Gibbs and Jack Campbell both now locked up, the attention shifts to two other players from that 2023 draft class: tight end Sam LaPorta and safety Brian Branch. 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There was really nothing noteworthy from the slow-paced practice, except that for some unexplained reason cornerback Nic Jones and wide receiver Xavier Gipson squared […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2160:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The New York Giants held a walk-through of roughly two hours and 15 minutes on Thursday, a light day of work after three consecutive padded practices.\n\nThere was really nothing noteworthy from the slow-paced practice, except that for some unexplained reason cornerback Nic Jones and wide receiver Xavier Gipson squared off at the end of practice. That happened out of my vantage point, but was seen by a couple of reporters stationed at the opposite end of the practice field.\n\nNo winners and losers today as there wasn’t enough happening. If there was a “loser,” it would have to be the fans who traveled to The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center for a practice during which nothing worth watching happened.\n\nInjury updates\n\nThe only player held out of practice, as far as I could tell, was cornerback Dru Phillips. He was in attendance, but did not work after leaving practice early on Wednesday. Brian Burns, Malachi Fields, and Beau Brade all worked. \n\nMalik Nabers even participated in team periods during the non-contact walk-through.\n\nRoster move\n\nI have been asked a number of times if the Giants had a backup fullback. 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Gardner-Johnson <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/c-j-gardner-johnson-returns-to-practice-for-bills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was back</a> on the practice field for the Bills on Thursday after missing a few days with a calf injury and continued good health will leave him on track to make his regular season debut with the team in Week 1. That game will be against the Texans, which only adds to the importance for the veteran. Gardner-Johnson opened last season with the Texans, but was released after three games in the wake of <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47583017/houston-texans-playoffs-0-3-gardner-johnson-fight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a reported altercation</a> with teammates in the wake of a 17-10 loss to the Jaguars in Week 3. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/demeco-ryans-texans-did-not-try-to-trade-c-j-gardner-johnson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">didn’t go into details</a> about the reason for the move and said only that he thought it was best for the team. Gardner-Johnson said this offseason that he felt an issue with \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/c-j-gardner-johnson-blames-his-release-in-houston-on-confrontation-with-gms-friend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the GM’s friend</a>\" during training camp set the wheels in motion on his departure and there was other discussion about him not fitting what the Texans wanted defensively, so it\'s clear that his time with Houston was both brief and eventful. 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(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAccording to multiple league reports, the Indianapolis Colts reached a 2-year, $44 million contract extension (featuring $39 million guaranteed) with star running back Jonathan Taylor:\n\n\nAnother big running back deal: three-time Pro-Bowl RB Jonathan Taylor and the Colts reached agreement today on a two-year, $44 million extension worth up to $47 million that includes $39 million guaranteed, per <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rapsheet</a> and me. Taylor’s agent Malki Kawa of <a href=\"https://x.com/FirstRoundMgmt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FirstRoundMgmt</a> and… <a href=\"https://t.co/8DsowuNjG0\">pic.twitter.com/8DsowuNjG0</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2085333832077602867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe 27-year-old running back had been entering the last year of a 3-year, $42 million contract extension that he had inked back in October of 2023 following a contentious and highly public summer hold-out with the team. \n\nThis latest contract extension will keep him as an Indianapolis Colt for arguably the remaining prime of his playing career and through the 2028 season. \n\nIt was seemingly a domino effect, after Atlanta Falcons’ 24-year-old reigning NFL First-Team All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson signed a 3-year deal with his club, worth up to $75 million (with $51M guaranteed). \n\nAfter hearing that breaking news earlier this week, Taylor indicated firsthand <a href=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2084687314253390029?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2084687314253390029?s=20\">that he’d have to ‘tap in’ to his agent, </a><a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2085333831234515379?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2085333831234515379?s=20\">and just days later, he signed the 3rd largest deal for a running back ever in NFL history. </a>\n\nEarlier this offseason, while it’s a business, Taylor indicated his preference to “retire a Colt,” and team owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon seemed to have a fresh perspective when asked just a few weeks ago on re-signing one of the greatest running backs in Indianapolis franchise history and a potential future Hall of Famer, <a href=\"https://x.com/WISHNews8/status/2083217971422376073?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/WISHNews8/status/2083217971422376073?s=20\">saying, “I would love if he would be a Colt for life.” </a>\n\nThose comments were quite a contrast to her late father Jim Irsay’s comments in the summer of 2023, regarding the ongoing contentious contract negotiation with Taylor, when he stated, <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1685441925887692800?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1685441925887692800?s=20\">“If I die tonight and Jonathan Taylor is out of the league, no one’s gonna miss us. 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However, with a strong training camp and high praise from former Bucs head coach Jon Gruden, Bain could have […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5474:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: Rueben Bain Jr. #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs drills during mandatory minicamp the AdventHealth Training Center on June 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen the Los Angeles Rams opted to draft Ty Simpson, after months of speculation that the team would select receiver Makai Lemon, few questioned if the right choice would be Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain instead. However, with a strong training camp and high praise from former Bucs head coach Jon Gruden, Bain could have a much higher ceiling on defense than originally believed.\n\n“If you like James Harrison, you’ll like this guy,” Gruden said of Bain. Harrison, a former Defensive Player of the Year for the Pittsburgh Steelers, would be quite an amazing player to have on the Rams’ defense right now.\n\n\nJon Gruden on Rueben Bain Jr.: \"If you like James Harrison, you\'ll like this guy.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/D3xGHYEZC6\">pic.twitter.com/D3xGHYEZC6</a>— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/UnderdogNFL/status/2085341275708969091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith some people saying that the Rams could have one of the best defenses of all-time after acquiring Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson in the offseason, and a potential return by Aaron Donald, imagine if L.A. general manager Les Snead had also stockpiled Bain in the draft.\n\nIt sure would have softened the blow of losing Jared Verse in the trade for Garrett.\n\nBain, who is getting praised in camp on a daily basis, had 9.5 sacks for a Miami team that reached the national championship game last year. He was once considered to be the best non-quarterback in the class, but fell for having “short arms”, among other things. However, the player who has 20.5 sacks and 33.5 tackles for a loss in three college seasons might also be the frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year.\n\n\nBucs practice ended 30 minutes ago, but Rueben Bain Jr. is still out here putting in extra work. He’s still in full pads and his helmet, getting additional reps.— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) <a href=\"https://x.com/LogansTwitty/status/2085377686931751388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHello, rookie 😳 Rueben Bain Jr. puts a nasty move on Luke Goedeke. <a href=\"https://t.co/tHGPmfdQfq\">pic.twitter.com/tHGPmfdQfq</a>— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) <a href=\"https://x.com/LogansTwitty/status/2084782912604443066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nESPN’s Jeremy Fowler commented on Wednesday that Bain has been “everything and more” at Bucs camp.\n\n\nFowler: Rueben Bain Jr. has been \"everything [the Bucs] have wanted and more\" during training camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/h7rsr8unkd\">pic.twitter.com/h7rsr8unkd</a>— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/UnderdogNFL/status/2085078973181022255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nMarcus Stroud commented on the Pat McAfee Show that Bain is making starting tackle Luke Geodeke look like a “revolving door” in camp.\n\n\n\"Rueben Bain is turning Luke Goedeke into a revolving door.. He looks and acts the part of a franchise changing edge rusher.. Josiah Trotter started a fight the other day with some big dudes and that\'s a guy you don\'t wanna mess with\" ~ <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLSTROUD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLSTROUD</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/QUkmj9DXYo\">pic.twitter.com/QUkmj9DXYo</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2085403676953260170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nGruden called criticisms of Bain in the draft: “Arm length and stupidity”.\n\nAs in, you’re stupid if you think arm length matters.\n\n\nJon Gruden stopped me before I could finish my question about Rueben Bain Jr., excited to talk about him. “People are all hung up on arm length and stupidity, to be honest with you. Tremendous effort. That’s the one thing Simeon Rice and Sapp, those guys that played with their… <a href=\"https://t.co/gWlCs6cm9Z\">pic.twitter.com/gWlCs6cm9Z</a>— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) <a href=\"https://x.com/LogansTwitty/status/2085344925810384922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhen the Rams chose Simpson, that’s when Sean McVay (a Gruden disciple) said that if there had been any prospects who could help the team this year, then L.A. would have drafted him. Since he and Snead didn’t feel that was the case, they took a backup (third-string right now) quarterback.\n\nThe move could pay dividends in the future.\n\nHowever, Rueben Bain, who went two picks after Simpson, could pay out right now. The Rams may have the number one defense without him. 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The original version of this story continues below. It was not even an hour into the third padded practice of training camp for the Dallas Cowboys when reports of players dealing with issues […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2969:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 1, 2026; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaishawn Barham (55) greets fans at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nUpdate: 6:30pm ET\n\nESPN’s Todd Archer noted that Barham has a groin issue, but the Cowboys do not believe it is serious.\n\n\nJaishawn Barham left practice early with a groin injury, but a source said the Cowboys don\'t believe it is serious. Barham returned to the practice field out of uniform after he went to the locker room.— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) <a href=\"https://x.com/toddarcher/status/2085492567303704975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe original version of this story continues below.\n\n\n\nIt was not even an hour into the third padded practice of training camp for the Dallas Cowboys when reports of players dealing with issues started to pop up.\n\nFirst there was defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia. It was noted that he went to the team’s injury tent, but shortly after that it was reported that he exited and returned to practice. All good, seemingly. \n\n\nCowboys DT Otito Ogbonnia walking to the injury tent.— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2085447155901411831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOgbonnia is out of the tent and back on the field— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2085448806393610715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs that report was coming in, so was another. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham was captured heading into the injury tent, and soon after he was he was also escorted to the locker room off of the practice field.\n\n\nCowboys LB Jaishawn Barham walking to the injury tent <a href=\"https://t.co/cxtIwUYTtj\">pic.twitter.com/cxtIwUYTtj</a>— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2085448471218364508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCowboys rookie LB Jaishawn Barham heading to the locker room. Sounded like he said he’s good <a href=\"https://t.co/oneef6GA4i\">pic.twitter.com/oneef6GA4i</a>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmachota/status/2085449451955749316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Athletic’s Jon Machota noted that Barham seemingly said he was fine, but obviously that remains to be seen. 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After finding his home after moving around the defensive backfield, Dax Hill will start at the other boundary spot.\n\nA camp battle many fans were excited to watch heading into training camp was slot corner. Newly signed veteran Ja’Sir Taylor is competing, but returning veteran Jaylen Davis has been taking the bulk of the first-team reps in the slot thus far.\n\nEnter Josh Newton. The fifth-rounder from the 2024 NFL Draft saw significant action his rookie year, but on the boundary and in the slot. Newton figured to be in the mix for the slot corner battle, but it appears to be a two-man race between Taylor and Davis at this point. \n\nIt doesn’t get any better for Newton on the perimeter, either. The second team reps have been going to D.J. Ivey and rookie Tacario Davis. Newton seems to be on the outside looking in, and if a recent report is accurate, Newton could be a surprise cut when the team trims the roster to 53 players.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487447/2026/08/03/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp-week-1/\">The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. reported</a> that Newton has fallen out of favor with the coaches, something we saw reduce his role in 2025.\n\n“Josh Newton remains in the same doghouse that kept his snaps limited down the stretch last season,” Dehner wrote.\n\nNewton played 525 snaps his rookie year in 2024 and saw that number slashed to just 275 last season. With the infusion of both young and veteran talent to the cornerback room, Newton could be on the outside looking in when camp closes.\n\nOf course, it is very early in camp, and the team hasn’t even played a preseason game yet. There is plenty of time for Newton to turn things around. 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Additionally, the Raiders have shown a big emphasis on trying to fix their special teams unit that was a historically bad unit in 2025. The Raiders safety room currently features Jeremy Chinn at the strong safety/big nickel, Dalton […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4201:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 09: Devin Lafayette #40 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during mandatory minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nRecently I broke down the Las Vegas Raiders 3-3-5 defense, and their need for a big nickel. Additionally, the Raiders have shown a big emphasis on trying to fix their special teams unit that was a historically bad unit in 2025. The Raiders safety room currently features Jeremy Chinn at the strong safety/big nickel, Dalton Johnson/Treydan Stukes as a BANDIT safety and FS role, followed up by Isaiah Pola-Mao, Tristin McCollum, and undrafted free agents Devin Lafayette and Tanner Wall. \n\n\n𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘. ▪️ 19 Tackles ▪️ 104 Passing Yards Allowed ▪️ Battle for the Belt Rivalry Win <a href=\"https://t.co/4geYGiDf8t\">pic.twitter.com/4geYGiDf8t</a>— Sun Belt (@SunBelt) <a href=\"https://x.com/SunBelt/status/1975265671299944613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 6, 2025</a>\n\n\nStukes, Johnson, Chinn, and likely Pola-Mao are set to be on the Raiders roster with Stukes playing a diverse FS, nickel, bandit, and strong safety role while Dalton Johnson should take a free safety position with Chinn/Pola-Mao playing big nickel and strong safety roles. NFL teams traditionally carry five safeties, with the fifth being a special teams standout, and/or a diverse chess piece. The Raiders currently have a battle for that spot among three players as noted above and the biggest leader seems to be UDFA Devin Lafayette. \n\n\n\nLafayette, a 6’2/215 pound undrafted free agent primarily played a big nickel role for the Troy Trojans where he logged 114 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 INT, 9 PBU, and 2 FF in 2025 while being an honorable mention All-American and first team All Sun Belt. Lafayette spent nearly 70% of his snaps in 2025, which by far was his best season, playing in the box as a big nickel. That’s translated to the NFL, where Lafayette was a quick standout in OTA’s working his way into NFL team drills compared to just special teams. Additionally, Lafayette has also started training camp with the 2nd team defense in nickel positions playing right behind Jeremy Chinn and ahead of Isaiah Pola-Mao at the position. Lafayette is a limited athlete, but he’s able to diagnose the run exceptionally well (7% missed tackle rate in his career at NIU & Troy), and he showed a good ability to cut the top of the defense, play physical, and enjoys to defend the run. In coverage, Lafayette did a good job staying in his breaks, utilizing leverage, and finding a way to play the ball. \n\n\n1Q – 1:45 | ⚔️ 0 – 🐱 0 Where you going?? Devin Lafayette comes up with a huge tackle-for-loss on a QB rush for Georgia State to force a fourth down – Troy comes up with a fourth down stop to keep it tied at zero.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BattleReady?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BattleReady</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/OneTROY?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OneTROY</a> ⚔️🏈 <a href=\"https://t.co/dvdKHKJkC8\">pic.twitter.com/dvdKHKJkC8</a>— Troy Trojans Football 8x⚔️ (@TroyTrojansFB) <a href=\"https://x.com/TroyTrojansFB/status/1992345093571817754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 22, 2025</a>\n\n\nThe best standout route for Lafayette may be on special teams, while Las Vegas does have standouts with Tommy Eichenberg, Segun Olubi, and Cody Lindenberg they lack a true gunner and/or flyer (KO gunner) on the unit. Lafayette stood out on special teams at Troy with 17 career tackles and just 3 missed tackles plus a FF. The Raiders will likely carry a 5th safety if the player can push for special teams and/or standout in diverse packages which Rob Leonard will look to run. 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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says that affected his approach to kicking, and his field goals suffered.Butker has had two straight seasons in which both his field goal rate and his extra point rate were below his career averages, and he says he thinks that\'s because he was tinkering too much with his kicking motion on kickoffs, at the expense of having a consistent kicking motion on field goals.\"Field goals matter the most,\" Butker said. \"Trying to hit those knuckleballs and the funny kickoffs maybe affected the field goals a little bit. I think halfway through the season last year I said, forget the kickoffs — not forget the kickoffs — but I\'m just gonna hit a high hang time ball, good location, just focus on the location. I\'m not gonna hit a low line-drive knuckleball. And I think that\'s helped my field goals because it\'s the same foot-to-ball contact. Good foot-to-ball contact on the field goal and just do the same thing on the kickoff rather than having two different swings. So that helped me the second half of the season and I\'m sticking with that for training camp and this season.\"Butker\'s down year was far from the biggest problem in Kansas City last season, but the Chiefs are hoping for a more consistent Butker this season — and hoping he\'s back to making game-winning kicks in big games, after a season in which the Chiefs didn\'t win many big games.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786042908;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Harrison Butker\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:463;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1165afa118dcdf2e8b8e5841bfec6597\";s:5:\"title\";s:109:\"Parker Washington is ‘feared across the league’ as a punt returner: Can he become the same as a receiver?\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/nfl-training-camp/87154/parker-washington-is-feared-across-the-league\";s:11:\"description\";s:355:\"The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have the luxury of rostering the best kicker, punter, and long snapper in the NFL. “I’m very fortunate,” special teams coordinator and associate head coach Heath Farwell said Thursday after Day 7 of training camp. “There’s no question. Those guys are fantastic. They’re the best in the game at their […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6583:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FL - JULY 30: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) catches a pass during training camp on July 30, 2026 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have the luxury of rostering the best kicker, punter, and long snapper in the NFL. \n\n“I’m very fortunate,” special teams coordinator and associate head coach Heath Farwell said Thursday after Day 7 of training camp. “There’s no question. Those guys are fantastic. They’re the best in the game at their positions.\n\n“And then throw Parker Washington into that as well.”\n\n“He’s a fantastic receiver,” Farwell allowed, “but he’s an elite returner. He’s a game changer. He’s feared across the league. He’s the best returner in the National Football League as far as I’m concerned.”\n\nIndeed, part of Washington’s recent breakout season was being a return man on special teams. In 2024, he became the first NFL player to score an international special teams touchdown with a franchise-record <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1848012744446152798\">96-yard punt return</a>. Last season, he was promoted to primary punter returner and became the first Jaguar to house multiple returns in a single season. He finished first in touchdowns, fifth in yards (341), and sixth in yards per return (13.6) among all NFL punt returners. Washington’s career average of 14.2 yards per punt return ranks first in franchise history and fourth among active NFL players (min. 20 returns).\n\nFor the first time in his young career, Washington is expecting a full-time workload on offense, but it sounds like he’ll continue to give the offense a boost as the punt returner. “He says that he wants to play, wants to be back there, help the team win,” Farwell said. “That’s the culture Coach Liam [Coen] brought in, and he’s part of it. He wants to win. And how is he going to help us? It’s part of being a punt returner.”\n\nWashington also spoke after Thursday’s practice. When asked about return duties, he said, “I’m just open to the opportunity, whatever it is. Obviously, we’ll get some more receiver play, but as I said, I want to come out here and be my best self. If that happens to be on return, shoot. I feel like I’ve been studying that for a while now. Let’s see if we can make some more plays.”\n\nWashington’s unique drive was instilled by his family at a young age. “One day going into middle school, I was like, ‘I’ve got to make my parents proud.’ Whatever I’m doing, I’m going to make sure I give my absolute best … I couldn’t tell you what clicked. Something just in me just was like, I want to do something different. I want to be special.”\n\nIt seems like Washington couldn’t have made his special teams coordinator any prouder — but now, the person he’s most looking to prove himself to is his quarterback.\n\n“The trust [Trevor Lawrence is] having in me on some of these passes is really cool. I know a couple years ago, he probably wouldn’t throw some of the passes he’s throwing now to me, so it’s just really cool for him to have that trust in me and I’m going to continue to make sure that he has that, and I’m going to make those plays for him.”\n\nWhen asked about his reaction to Zay Flowers’ record-breaking contract extension, Washington — entering the final year of his rookie deal — said, “My focus is just coming out here. I need to make plays for Trevor.”\n\nGiven the option to fair catch the ball, punt returners don’t see enough action to really stress about extra hits. Washington should continue to trot onto the field when the Jaguars force a fourth down. But the days of his game-changing, fear-inducing abilities being limited to special teams snaps only are far from over. \n\nNotes & Quotes\n\n\nFarwell anticipates Caleb Ransaw joining Rayuan Lane III as the team’s starting gunners on special teams. “Ransaw has been a fantastic gunner … between those two guys, I think we have two of the better gunners in the National Football League.” \n\n\n\nUsually, rookie receivers look like rookie receivers, but CJ Williams and Josh Cameron genuinely seem like veteran additions to the room. “CJ contacted me more this summer than anybody. And it’s a reflection of how much he cares,” Farwell said. “He’s done a great job for us.” And Cameron, who snatches a contested ball over defenders seemingly every practice, appears to be on track for a role on kick returns. “Cameron is a dynamic returner. I’ve been super impressed with him back here at training camp in practice,” Farwell said. “We have a bunch of guys that can do it. I think we’ve just got to kind of see how this thing all plays out with the roster, active on game days and playing times.” \n\n\n\nYesterday, I mentioned on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwQ0_YtIF58&t=1s\">Prowler Podcast</a> that Jabbar Muhammad has carried over his standout play from OTAs in such a way that makes me think he could earn a role in dime/nickel packages — with the caveat that his frame could cause natural limitations as a full-time perimeter player. Muhammad shut me up today by breaking up a pass to Brian Thomas Jr. on a dig route. His arrow continues to point up. \n\n\n\nThe play of the day belonged to Ventrell Miller, who’s competing with Branson Combs to fill a <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/nfl-reacts-survey/87046/jags-reacts-survey-defense-turnover-rate-jourdan-lewis\">Devin Lloyd-sized hole</a> at linebacker. \n\n\n\nGet the ball out, 5-1 🥊<a href=\"https://x.com/Dream_Finders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Dream_Finders</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/jLTyuwDFx2\">pic.twitter.com/jLTyuwDFx2</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2085375154368999491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nJags fans, let us know your thoughts in the comments below!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786042489;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Jacksonville Jaguars News\";i:1;s:34:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9487;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Parker Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:464;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dba8b7498b5ac69e34f8db970e88660d\";s:5:\"title\";s:100:\"Steelers training camp overreactions: Drew Allar outplaying Will Howard? Is Rico Dowdle the new RB1?\";s:4:\"link\";s:72:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-training-camp-overreactions/\";s:11:\"description\";s:70:\"Sorting out what\'s fact and what\'s fiction from Steelers training camp\";s:7:\"content\";s:70:\"Sorting out what\'s fact and what\'s fiction from Steelers training camp\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786042361;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7021;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rico Dowdle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12511;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Will Howard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:465;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3a5c2c314fe7c5acf0d90900e4f74d7b\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Lions training camp observations: Several reserves make most of promotions\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-training-camp/168543/lions-training-camp-observations-several-reserves-make-most-of-promotions\";s:11:\"description\";s:305:\"It was a pretty unique day at Allen Park for Day 7 of Detroit Lions training camp. Not only was it one of the longer practices of training camp—just short of 2.5 hours—but with the humidity seemingly around 130% and the sun bearing down, there were a lot of absences or early exits from players. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9215:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 2, 2026; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) throws a pass during Detroit Lions training camp at Meijer Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Paul Barnick-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nIt was a pretty unique day at Allen Park for Day 7 of Detroit Lions training camp. Not only was it one of the longer practices of training camp—just short of 2.5 hours—but with the humidity seemingly around 130% and the sun bearing down, there were a lot of absences or early exits from players. So much so that the Lions pushed an injury alert to media that several of those absences were cramping/heat related. \n\n[Note: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-training-camp/168537/detroit-lions-training-camp-injury-report-gibbs-conklin-back\">see the full injury report for Thursday here</a>]\n\nThe Lions responded with heavy rotations and low pitch counts from a lot of their starting lineup. As a result, a bunch of reserves had big opportunities, and several ran with it.\n\nLet’s break it all down in our Day 7 observations.\n\nSeveral promotions in midst of injuries/absences \n\nLuke Atlmyer shows good command as QB2\n\nWith Teddy Bridgewater sidelined, Luke Altmyer essentially got double his normal reps, quarterbacking the second and third-team offenses.\n\nI continue to be impressed with his arm speed and accuracy. Twice on Thursday, he was able to fire the ball between two defensive backs in a zone, and I don’t think he’s thrown more than one or two interceptions all camp. \n\nBeyond that, he’s also got way more poise than I would expect from an undrafted rookie. While sometimes his progressions are taking significant time, I’ve already seen improvement in that category. And when running a two-minute drill toward the end of practice, he showed impressive command—leading to a win* (more on that later) for the offense. \n\nRunning back reserves continue strong camp\n\nWith no Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco, or Sione Vaki involved in team drill, Jacob Saylors and Jabari Small even shared first-team reps at running back. Saylors continues to impress with his speed and one-cut style of running. Meanwhile, I thought Small ran with impressive strength, particularly between the tackles during red zone drills. Admittedly, they both benefitted from strong run blocking today (though it was Tate Ratledge’s best day of camp). \n\nSkyler Gill-Howard, Ahmed Hassanein make most of early reps \n\nWith very limited roles for Tyler Lacy and Mekhi Wingo on Thursday, Ahmed Hassanein and Skyler Gill-Howard both got some significant work with the first team.\n\nIt was yet another impressive day for Hassanein, as he continues to live up to the fan hype. With the twos, I had him down for two tackles for loss and two sacks. The second sack came during the final situational drill, where he stunted with Gill-Howard, then he completely okey-doked Mason Miller for a free run at Altmyer. Hassanein was a bit out of control, though, and actually bumped into the rookie quarterback—a no-no in camp. While most of his production came against the second team, he did get a big win during one-on-ones against Blake Miller, beating him with a speed move around the edge.\n\nGill-Howard was pretty disruptive in team drills, notching at least one pass breakup and sack, but it’s worth noting he did struggle during one-on-ons, going 0-for-3 in the three matchups I saw. \n\nDevin White, Trevor Nowaske get call-up to first-teamers \n\nNowaske got a ton of first-team work with Barnes pretty severely limited on the day. It’s worth noting Barnes looked a little shook up during Tuesday’s practice and told media it was just a minor knee injury that he finished practice with. It was a quiet day for Nowaske, but he’ll certainly benefit from the first-team reps. \n\nWhite, on the other hand, got a ton of work in replacing Malcolm Rodriguez as the WILL linebacker in three-linebacker sets, and made a few plays throughout the day. He tallied a beautiful pass breakup on Kye Robichaux during 7-on-7s, and played with good anticipation in the run game. \n\nNick Whiteside’s early camp gets rewarded \n\nWith no D.J. Reed on the day, Whiteside got a ton of work opposite Rock Ya-Sin with the first team defense. Detroit was in nickel for a large portion of the day, and I would say the majority of those first-team reps went to Ennis Rakestraw. Although Rakestraw did get some outside work in replacement of Whiteside, with Christian Izien sliding into first-team nickel, as well. \n\nWhiteside’s day wasn’t as flashy as previous camp appearances. Isaac TeSlaa got the better of him in on-one-ones in both of their matchups, but the promotion still shows Detroit has appreciated the work he’s put in. \n\nFlags flying everywhere\n\nOfficials were on hand for the first time in training camp, and they were busy on Thursday. As expected, the flags were flying during the WR/DB one-on-ones. Keith Abney was the guilty party on each of his first two reps (vs. Tom Kennedy and Tarik Black).\n\nBut the flags continued all day. The offense was guilty of a few false starts, one offsides, and at least two illegal formations. Meanwhile, the defense got tagged with an illegal contact, a defensive holding, and at least one offsides penalty during team drills. \n\nIt’s not all that uncommon for things to be this sloppy early in camp, but I’m guessing the coaching staff won’t be very happy with the high number of procedural mistakes.\n\nIsaac TeSlaa redemption \n\nI mentioned it earlier, but it’s worth breaking down TeSlaa’s day, particularly during one-on-ones. A few days after going 0-for-4 during these drills, he won both of his matchups on Thursday, both against Whiteside. On the first, he used his size to high-point a back-shoulder throw on the sidelines. The second, he cleanly won on a comeback route for a modest gain. \n\nNow, I’d like to see him do those against the likes for Reed and Ya-Sin—two extremely physical cornerbacks who have given him a hard time to date—but it was still a nice confidence boost for the second-year receiver. \n\nSituational end… with just the second-teamers\n\nThe Lions ran an interesting situational drill, but only used the second-team offense and defense to end practice.\n\nThe scenario: down 14-13, 3:32 left, 2 timeouts for both teams, starting on own 8-yard line\n\nThe second-team offense really struggled out of the gate. After Greg Dortch (6 yards) and Cedrick Wilson (5 yards) picked up short gains to move the chains, the offense completely stuttered. Two penalties (false start on Miles Frazier and illegal formation) set them back, and the aforementioned Hassanein sack ended the drive quickly.\n\nBut Detroit ended up just re-setting the ball with a fresh set of downs, and the offense quickly found life. A great turkey-hole shot to tight end Thomas Gordon plus a medium gain to Tom Kennedy quickly put them in field goal range, and Bates drilled a 41-yard field goal as time expired. \n\nMiscellaneous notes: \n\n\nI thought this was Jackson Meeks’ best day of camp. He sealed a few rushing lanes on the day, and his biggest highlight was a red-zone catch in which he delivered a vicious stiff-arm to Khalil Dorsey to turn a 5-yard curl into a 15-yard gain. \n\n\n\nJake Bates had a pretty typical day. \n\nMakes: 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 49\n\n\n\nMisses: 39, 48\n\n\n\n\n\nJust because he doesn’t get mentioned much, I thought Jared Goff was lethal today, espeically during 1-on-1s. 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With Boutte entering the final year of his rookie contract, he told reporters on Thursday there have not been any recent conversations regarding his future with the team. For now, Boutte continues to show up and make plays on the practice field. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3053:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (9) speaks to the media after minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nNew England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte’s future continues to remain in limbo.\n\nWith Boutte entering the final year of his rookie contract, he told reporters on Thursday there have not been any recent conversations regarding his future with the team.\n\nFor now, Boutte continues to show up and make plays on the practice field.\n\n“I’m a pretty positive person. I come in every day ready to work,” Boutte said. “It’s another opportunity. You could be without a job. I mean, I get to wake up every day at 7 a.m., come here, do what I do — make plays. That’s my life.”\n\nAfter the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason, Boutte was pushed further down the Patriots’ wide receiver depth chart. On Thursday, he said he still believes there is a role for him that makes sense in the offense.\n\nBut with his first major payday on the horizon, a larger opportunity elsewhere also remains a possibility — something that factored into his trade request this spring.\n\n“Ultimately, it’s whatever’s best for me,” Boutte said. “Whether it’s here or somewhere else, I gotta do what’s best for me.”\n\nAs for what that ultimately looks like, Boutte is content letting things play out for the time being.\n\n“I can’t really say today. I gotta see how things play out. I’m taking it day by day. I’m not a future teller, so I couldn’t tell you,” Boutte said. “Just keep doing what I’ve been doing. That’s really all I can do. I can’t control nothing else.”\n\nThrough 11 training camp practices, Boutte has made several highlight-reel plays downfield. He has split his time between the first- and second-team offense, although he repped more with Drake Maye on Thursday with Doubs sidelined.\n\nThe quarterback has appreciated Boutte’s approach throughout the uncertainty.\n\n“I think just the way Kayshon is approaching it, man. He’s here now. He’s where his feet are at, and I’m having fun throwing it to him out there in practice,” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-rumors/132603/drake-maye-kayshon-boutte-future-patriots-trade-rumors\">Maye said Wednesday</a>. “He’s doing a great job, and he makes plays when the football’s in the air. And I think he can speak for that, and that speaks for itself. So, I’ve had a lot of great times with Kayshon, and I’m looking forward to us getting better each and every day.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786041516;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:31:\"New England Patriots First Read\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9504;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kayshon Boutte\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:467;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"72f457342332c3f068538b6084ec3ad5\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"Packers Training Camp: The MarShawn Lloyd buzz is starting\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84436/packers-training-camp-the-marshawn-lloyd-buzz-is-starting\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers had their final practice leading up to Friday’s Family Night practice at Lambeau Field. It was closed to the public, but the media were able to attend the practice. Want some good news? There was confirmation today that the Packers will be streaming Family Night on Packers.com for a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9754:\"\n\n\n \n ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JULY 31: MarShawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers works out during the Green Bay Packers training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on July 31, 2026 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Thursday, the Green Bay Packers had their final practice leading up to Friday’s Family Night practice at Lambeau Field. It was closed to the public, but the media were able to attend the practice. Want some good news? There was confirmation today that the Packers will be <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2085391176895455549\">streaming Family Night on Packers.com</a> for a second straight year, which means that even out-of-market fans will be able to get a look at the team with their own eyes before the preseason starts.\n\nIf you want an extended look at the starting offense and defense, this is probably going to be your best shot, considering how conservative the Packers have been with their starters in preseasons past. For perspective, starting running back Josh Jacobs got all of two snaps in the 2025 preseason.\n\nBe sure to join us during the Family Night practice tomorrow, as we’ll have a watch thread where we’ll be discussing what’s going on the field.\n\nHere’s what happened in practice today.\n\nInjuries\n\nThere have been no changes to the Packers’ reserve/injured lists, as running back Chris Brooks (hamstring) remains on the non-football injury list (he was hurt outside of the facility) and tight end Luke Musgrave (neck), defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (knee), defensive lineman Jordon Riley (Achilles), edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) and long snapper Matt Orzech (calf) are still on the physically unable to perform list.\n\nThe Packers described Orzech’s and Hargrave’s injuries as short-term injuries in the past, and head coach Matt LaFleur stated today that he’s hoping that Brooks returns to the field “sooner rather than later,” a sign that it’s not a major injury. Musgrave’s neck appears to be the only major injury that Green Bay’s roster has suffered outside of the holdover recoveries from 2025 (Micah Parsons and Jordon Riley).\n\nRunning back Josh Jacobs (groin) and cornerback Carrington Valentine (hamstring) both missed practice on Thursday with what were described as short-term injuries. The only other DNP on Thursday was safety/slot defender Johnathan Baldwin, who is dealing with a knee issue. So far, we have no info on how serious Baldwin’s injury is. For what it’s worth, Baldwin was the team’s backup slot defender in camp thus far, despite the fact that the third-string role (behind Javon Bullard and cap casualty Nate Hobbs) was filled by Kitan Oladapo in 2025.\n\nOffense\n\n\nLove high for Golden on first play with the ones. Starters: Love Lloyd Dabney – Whyle Golden – Watson Morgan – Burton – Rhyan – Monk – Belton Sorrell – Brooks – McClellan – Brinson – LVN Zaire – Coop Cisse – Nixon Williams – X— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2085401096340549762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith Aaron Banks and Zach Bako-Bewele still out of the lineup in team drills, the Packers have used injury replacement starters at left guard and right tackle throughout camp. Generally, those reps usually go to Jacob Monk (left guard) and Darian Kinnard (right tackle), but today there was a heavy dose of Anthony Belton (who usually plays right guard) at right tackle. That opened up another spot at guard on the line, which rookie Jager Burton stepped into. Donovan Jennings also got some reps at guard with the first-team offense today, too.\n\nIf you’re trying to keep tabs on a 53-man roster projection right now, I’d say that the sixth through ninth offensive linemen right now are likely Kinnard, Monk, Burton and Jennings, in some order. The Packers will likely keep 10 offensive linemen (and they roster 11 more times than they roster 9). That leaves one spot up for grabs, depending on how entrenched Jennings is right now.\n\n\nJohn Williams having to move from snapping sign twos to immediately playing left tackle with threes is one of the more impressive things I’ve seen from an O-lineman on the reserve units— weston hodkiewicz (@WesHod) <a href=\"https://x.com/WesHod/status/2085403507356496140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne option for the final offensive lineman on the 53-man roster is second-year draft pick John Williams, who missed his entire rookie season with a back injury. Right now, Williams is playing every position on the offensive line. \n\nHere’s the thing: If that’s the Packers’ backup line, the only “true tackle” beyond the starters is Kinnard, as Monk, Burton, Jennings and Williams are primarily interior offensive linemen. That is likely one reason why Belton is getting some reps at tackle right now while Bako-Bewele is out. If the group ever faced two injuries at the tackle position (any combo of two of Jordan Morgan, Bako-Bewele and Kinnard), Belton is probably the next man up at the position.\n\n\nNo idea if he stays healthy, but MarShawn Lloyd is very, very fast.— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByRyanWood/status/2085402012342944004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMarShawn Lloyd just did a backflip after catching a TD wide open during 11-on-11.— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/2085404647578030343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nThere’s some momentum building for running back MarShawn Lloyd, who has dealt with a series of injuries going into Year 3 of his NFL career. Lloyd, who has only played 10 regular-season snaps after being taken in the third round, made several plays in camp today and got the majority of the snaps with the starting offense while Jacobs was sidelined. At the moment, Lloyd projects to be the Packers’ number two ball-carrier in 2026, only behind Jacobs.\n\nDefense\n\n\nMama there goes that man. Anthony Campbell with a would be sack on Tyrod Taylor.— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2085410323075322006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nDefensive lineman Anthony Campbell continues to make plays. While Hargrave and Devonte Wyatt (practicing but not in team drills) have been sidelined, Campbell has been pushed into working with the second-team defense. He’s recorded several pass breakups in camp and has “sacked” quarterback Tyrod Taylor several times.\n\nKeep an eye out for Campbell on Family Night and in the preseason, as he has a chance to push Nazir Stackhouse for the sixth (and likely last) roster spot on the defensive line. At the moment, Hargrave, Wyatt, rookie third-round pick Chris McClellan, second-year draft pick Warren Brinson and Karl Brooks are considered roster locks.\n\n\nJavon Bullard took out Josh Whyle low on a swing pass. Adam Stenavich was *not* happy. After the period, Bullard came to the offense’s sideline and apologized to Whyle.— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/2085409845356712153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt was a little chippy today, as Bullard popped tight end Josh Whyle pretty good in practice. Green Bay is already very thin at the tight end position, so it’s understandable why the offense would be mad that Bullard didn’t protect his teammate. Still, Bullard apologized and didn’t let it escalate further. So far, no fights in camp.\n\nSpecial Teams\n\n\nKick returners: Melton Moore Sturdivant Strong Sheppard Nixon Savion is not with the returners and scanning the field multiple times I don’t currently see him out practicing. Will keep you posted.— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2085407093620707652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nGeneral manager Brian Gutekunst had big praise for receiver/returner Skyy Moore on Thursday in his pre-practice press conference, stating that he “expects” Moore to help the team in 2026. Adjust your 53-man roster projections accordingly.\n\nIn practice today, the team worked on kick returns in their special teams period. The returners were receivers Bo Melton, J. Michael Sturdivant, Will Sheppard and Moore and running backs Pierre Strong Jr. and Jaden Nixon. Savion Williams was not involved in that period, as he was getting checked by the medical staff, but later returned to practice. Williams was the Packers’ preferred kick returner in the regular season last year, though Jacobs and cornerback Keisean Nixon handled those duties in the postseason.\n\nFor what it’s worth, Jacobs and Nixon generally worked on kickoff returns in camp, even if they didn’t do it in the regular season last year. Don’t expect the team to flip the switch and send those two out there in the 2026 postseason.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786041241;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";i:1;s:31:\"Green Bay Packers training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11581;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"MarShawn Lloyd\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:468;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7f86b2bdf610ae7b6b905260f162adbf\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker talks about tweaking routine this season\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/207068/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-tweaking-routine\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"The Kansas City Chiefs as a whole are seeking a bounce-back season in 2026, but kicker Harrison Butker is especially. The Arrowhead Pride staff identified Butker as one of the players with the most at stake this year in terms of his NFL career. After a total of nine missed kicks last year, with a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5352:\"\n\n\n \n ST. JOSEPH, MO - JULY 29: Kicker Harrison Butker #7 and punter Matt Araiza #14 walk to the field before practice during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on July 29, 2026 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> as a whole are seeking a bounce-back season in 2026, but kicker Harrison Butker is especially. The Arrowhead Pride staff <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-roster/205973/chiefs-highest-career-stakes-harrison-butker\">identified Butker as one of the players with the most at stake</a> this year in terms of his NFL career.\n\nAfter a total of nine missed kicks last year, with a career-low percentage on point-after attempts, Butker is looking to improve by making sure his preparation is as effective as possible. That starts with his practice routine, which he has tweaked to better mimic a game day. He told local media after practice on Wednesday.\n\n“In a game, what a kicker is asked to do is to execute one kick every 15-20 minutes,” Butker explained. “I’ve been trying to gain confidence in waiting 15-20 minutes, then having to have a field goal that matters… however well I do, that’s the end result.\n\n“In the past, it’s easy for practice; you kick a bunch of balls before the field-goal period, and then you’re kind of done for the day,” Butker went on. “But I’m trying to take advantage of these longer practices, treat it like a game and do what I’m going to be asked to do in a game, which is just one kick every 20 minutes or so.”\n\nHe clearly put a lot of thought into sharpening his routine in St. Joe, but he believes his entire process is requiring less thinking, acknowledging the kicker position as one where mental toughness is especially key.\n\n“Last year, I wasn’t dropping down to that plant-foot knee, but I was having to think about it a lot,” Butker said. “Especially during training camp. Now I don’t have to focus on that, so I’m hoping I can just focus on things that matter more, smooth swing thoughts, and I think that’s been helpful for me to keep it simple and just focus on good ball contact instead of really focusing in on not dropping down on that knee.”\n\nButker’s narrowed focus includes disregarding a different kicking strategy when kicking off. He believes streamlining his technique was an important part of finishing strong in a tough season last year.\n\n“Obviously, the place kicking and field goals matter the most. I think, maybe trying to hit those knuckle balls and the funny kickoffs maybe affected the field goals a little bit,” Butker shared.\n\n“I’m just going to hit a high hangtime ball, good rotation, just focus on the location,” Butker continued. “I’m not going to try to hit a low, line-drive knuckle ball and I think that has helped my field goals. It’s kind of the same foot-to-ball contact… rather than having two different swings. That helped me the second half of the season, and I’m kind of sticking with that for training camp and this season.”\n\nCleaning up the practice routine for the Chiefs’ place-kicking team includes eliminating unrealistic or less-important distanced attempts.\n\n“Throughout my entire career here, I feel like the only time I’ve ever hit a field goal longer than 58 yards was the end of the half or the end of the game,” Butker said. “Even when the wind is at my back, if we get the ball to the 40-yard line, it’s a 58-yarder; that’s what I’m expected to make. The other stuff is very rare; I need to be able to dial that up, but the majority of my kicks need to be 58 and in.”\n\nButker did the math, eliminating chip shots to further understand what range he should be most focused on.\n\n“If you take those field goals out, the average field-goal distance is like 45 yards; I’m really trying to focus in on that number. Let me hit 40- to 50-yard field goals consistently.”\n\n\nButker, who is scheduled at the podium today, with a 10/10 during FG period.— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2085030263751623154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn Wednesday, Butker followed up a strong day — according to Harold Kuntz of FOX4 — with a shanked attempt that went far left. He was asked about his only blemish of practice.\n\n“I just destroyed the ground,” Butker smiled. “Coach Reid was reminding me that the footballs are brown, not green, because I hit so much of the ground.”\n\nWhether or not Butker’s changed process results in a stronger season will be found out soon enough, and will be vital to the team’s success this year.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786041000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";i:1;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Harrison Butker\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:469;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"09d93c3b1faa8eebd387573448efa077\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Chargers EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu in full pads, making plays\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64949/chargers-edge-tuli-tuipulotu-in-full-pads-making-plays\";s:11:\"description\";s:317:\"Chargers pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu has had a slow ramp-up period to begin training camp. He has mainly partook in individual drills before working off to the side with trainers. It has been everyone’s guess on whether or not this was due to a physical ailment or if Tuli has not been comfortable with putting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1941:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Tuli Tuipulotu #45 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nChargers pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu has had a slow ramp-up period to begin training camp. He has mainly partook in individual drills before working off to the side with trainers. It has been everyone’s guess on whether or not this was due to a physical ailment or if Tuli has not been comfortable with putting his body on the line just ahead of his presumed upcoming extension.\n\nThose questions may not be put bed — at least somewhat — after Tuipulotu took the field with his teammates on Thursday in full pads. But Tuli didn’t just take the field, he has been a participant in every phase, including team drills where he made one of the first big splash plays of the day for the defense.\n\nPer ESPN’s Kris Rhim, Tuli blew up a run by Omarion Hampton and was rewarded with massive cheers from the crowd in attendance.\n\n\nChargers are in full pads for the first time today and Tuli Tuipulotu is participating in team drills again. He just blew up an Omarion Hampton run that drew roars from the defense.— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) <a href=\"https://x.com/krisrhim1/status/2085423856723128322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nTuipulotu is coming off a breakout season that saw him rack up 13 sacks and 20 tackles for loss, both of which topped his previous career highs of 8.5 and 11, respectively. Entering his fourth season, expectations remain high as the team’s top pass rusher who will now be joined by first-round pick Akheem Mesidor to create one heck of a trio with Khalil Mack.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786040830;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10898;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tuli Tuipulotu\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:470;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d2417b560d352c2f8875bc93b7269871\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"What are the best and worst Rams trades under Sean McVay?\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/145090/rams-player-trades-sean-mcvay-era\";s:11:\"description\";s:302:\"Since Sean McVay arrived in Los Angeles in 2017, the Rams have never been afraid to make bold trades, but do they win more deals than they lose? After reviewing every Rams trade in the past 10 offseasons, Les Snead and McVay do have a winning record. Could Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie end up […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12595:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nSince Sean McVay arrived in Los Angeles in 2017, the Rams have never been afraid to make bold trades, but do they win more deals than they lose?\n\nAfter reviewing every Rams trade in the past 10 offseasons, Les Snead and McVay do have a winning record. Could Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie end up being the two best trades for the head coach-GM duo?\n\nOr two of the worst?\n\nWhether acquiring established stars, moving on from former first-round picks, or stockpiling draft capital, Snead and McVay have consistently treated the trade market as a tool to keep the franchise in championship contention. Some deals have become defining moments in the Rams’ recent success, while others have produced mixed results or failed to meet expectations. Looking back at the biggest player trades of the McVay era, it’s time to revisit each move and decide whether it ultimately belongs in the win, loss, or push column.\n\nRams-Dolphins Trade\n\nRams receive: 2017 6th round pick\n\nDolphins receive: William Hayes + 2017 7th round pick\n\nThe Rams selected fullback Sam Rogers with the pick they received from Miami. William Hayes only produced 3 sacks in his two seasons with Miami so the Rams parted with Hayes salary at the right time.\n\nVerdict: Push\n\nRams-Lions Trade\n\nRams receive: 2018 6th round pick\n\nLions receive: Greg Robinson\n\nAfter 3 seasons, the Rams sent the 2014 second overall pick to Detroit. The move was purely to offload a draft bust.\n\nVerdict: Push\n\nRams-Bills Trade\n\nRams receive: Sammy Watkins + 2018 6th round pick\n\nBills receive: EJ Gaines + 2018 2nd round pick\n\nThe Rams only kept Sammy Watkins for one year but they turned the 2018 6th round pick into Sebastian Joseph-Day who proved to be instrumental in their run defense in 2020 and 2021. EJ Gaines only played 1 year in Buffalo and intercepted just one pass.\n\nVerdict: Win\n\nRams-Commanders Trade\n\nRams receive: Derek Carrier\n\nCommanders receive: 2018 7th round pick\n\nA pretty irrelevant trade at face value but the deeper dive shows that the Commanders turned the Rams pick into Greg Stroman. Stroman, a cornerback, played in 15 games his rookie year and started 3. He intercepted one pass, forced a fumble, and grabbed a fumble recovery.\n\nVerdict: Loss (minimal)\n\nRams-Giants Trade\n\nRams receive: 2018 4th round pick + 2018 6th round pick\n\nGiants receive: Alec Ogletree + 2019 7th round pick\n\nFresh off receiving a contract extension, the Rams traded Ogletree away. It was merely a salary dump as Ogletree did not fit the new direction for the defense.\n\nVerdict: Push\n\nRams-Broncos Trade\n\nRams receive: Aqib Talib\n\nBroncos receive: 2018 5th round pick\n\nAqib Talib was added to bring stability to the Rams secondary. He was injured for half of the 2018 season but was still a significant reason that LA got to Super Bowl LIII.\n\nVerdict: Win\n\nRams-Chiefs Trade\n\nRams receive: Marcus Peters + 2018 6th round pick\n\nChiefs receive: 2018 4th round pick + 2019 2nd round pick\n\nJust like Aqib Talib, Marcus Peters did not last long in Los Angeles because of the defensive scheme shift. The Chiefs drafted Juan Thornhill in the 2019 draft and Armani Watts in the 2018 draft. Thornhill proved to have a successful stint with Kansas City and became a two time Super Bowl winner.\n\nVerdict: Loss\n\nRams-Patriots Trade\n\nRams receive: Brandin Cooks + 2018 4th round pick\n\nPatriots receive: 2018 1st round pick + 2018 6th round pick\n\nThe Rams acquired Cooks and used the 4th round pick to draft Brian Allen after navigating some draft trades. Brian Allen was the starting center for the 2021 Super Bowl team. The Patriots drafted Isaiah Wynn with the first round pick they received. Even though Cooks time in LA was just two years, he did produce a 1200 yard season.\n\nVerdict: Win\n\nRams-Jaguars Trade\n\nRams receive: Dante Fowler Jr\n\nJaguars receive: 2019 3rd round pick + 2020 5th round pick\n\nThe Rams added to their pass rush in 2018 with the mid-season acquisition of Dante Fowler. Other than a highlight moment in the 2018 NFC Championship, Fowler was very hot and cold as a pass rusher. The Jaguars drafted Quincy Williams (linebacker) but was gone from the team within two years. Williams earned all pro honors with the Jets in 2023.\n\nVerdict: Win\n\nRams-Browns Trade\n\nRams receive: Austin Corbett\n\nBrowns receive: 2021 5th round pick\n\nNeeding offensive line help in 2019, the Rams traded for Corbett even though their initial target was Joel Bitonio. Corbett anchored a guard spot for the 2021 Super Bowl team before departing in 2022 for the Carolina Panthers in free agency.\n\nVerdict: Win\n\nRams-Jaguars Trade\n\nRams receive: Jalen Ramsey\n\nJaguars receive: 2020 1st round pick + 2021 1st round pick + 2021 4th round pick\n\nThe Rams dumped Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters to add superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey who wanted out of Jacksonville. The Jaguars subsequently drafted K’Lavon Chaisson (2020), Travis Etienne (2021), and Jordan Smith (2021). Jalen Ramsey earned all pro honors with the Rams in 2020 and 2021 along with a Lombardi Trophy.\n\nVerdict: Win\n\nRams-Ravens Trade\n\nRams receive: Kenny Young + 2020 5th round pick\n\nRavens receive: Marcus Peters\n\nUnfortunately, the Rams sold too early on Marcus Peters who became an all pro in 2019 with the Ravens.\n\nVerdict: Loss\n\nRams-Dolphins Trade\n\nRams receive: 2022 7th round pick\n\nDolphins receive: Aqib Talib + 2020 5th round pick\n\nThe move was to sell Talib’s remaining salary to the Dolphins. \n\nVerdict: Push\n\nRams-Lions Trade\n\nRams receive: Matthew Stafford\n\nLions receive: Jared Goff + 2021 3rd round pick + 2022 1st round pick + 2023 1st round pick\n\nAs of right now, the Rams have won this trade because of Matthew Stafford delivering a Super Bowl in 2021 and winning MVP honors in 2025. 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Ramsey picked off 5 passes in two seasons for the Dolphins before being shipped to Pittsburgh.\n\nThe Rams did turn that 3rd round pick into Byron Young who 27.5 sacks in 3 seasons.\n\nVerdict: Win\n\nRams-Titans Trade\n\nRams receive: 2026 5th round pick\n\nTitans receive: Ernest Jones + 2026 6th round pick\n\nThe Rams decision to trade Ernest Jones was because of contractual disputes so they sent him off to Tennessee. However, the Titans turned around and sent him to Seattle for a 4th round pick. The Rams got less than they should have for a starting linebacker.\n\nVerdict: Loss\n\nRams-Falcons Trade\n\nRams receive: 2025 6th round pick\n\nFalcons receive: Van Jefferson + 2025 7th round pick\n\nIn a roundabout trade, the Rams selected Konata Mumpfield. 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We’re on the final team. Thank you guys for reading this series, hanging out in the comments, and catching the errors in my articles as soon as they’re posted so I can make updates and keep our community on the sub informed with accurate information. Here. We. Go. Welcome to the thirty-second piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Los Angeles Rams who are +550 odds. Article TL;DR: Let’s get the non-fantasy news out of the way. The NFL’s all-time single season sack leader, Myles Garrett, is now a Los Angeles Ram. The Rams also added CB Trent McDuffie and DT Poona Ford. The defense will likely force a ton of 3-and-outs, putting the ball back into the offenses hands. The Rams RB room is one of the best in the league, headed by Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. We’re getting a discount on Kyren again this year despite him averaging 313 combined rushes and targets for the past three years. That’s RB1 volume, and he’s being paid like an RB1, making $11M on average through 2028. Blake Corum’s offseason workouts continue to impress, and should anything happen to Kyren we can expect Corum to immediately become a RB1 in fantasy. Matthew Stafford restructured his contract and received an extension this offseason. He’s now under contract through 2028 with an average salary of $55M/year. This comes as a surprise, as the Rams spent the #13 overall pick on QB Ty Simpson in this year\'s draft. Sean McVay didn’t seem to be a fan of the pick when it was made. In dynasty, experts were quick value Simpson as a backend first round rookie pick. Now that Stafford is with the team through 2028, it’ll be a Jordan Love-esque situation that only the most patient fantasy managers should play in. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams will be the top two weapons in the passing attack. Adams’ fantasy value was stood up by TDs last year. While he has a weekly WR1 ceiling, he may finish 2026 in the WR3 range. The only addition to the WR room is rookie CJ Daniels, and many of the WRs outside the top two aren’t household names. The Rams TE room didn’t become any clearer. Terrence Ferguson has looked great according to camp reports, and last year was used more as a receiver than an inline blocker. The Rams drafted one of my favorite TEs when they selected Max Klare with the 61st overall pick. Klare is cut from the same cloth as Ferguson, and is a slightly below average blocker. Parkinson led the team in targets last year and is their best blocking TE. The Rams through 150 targets to their TE group, which is high compared to most teams in the NFL that don’t have a stud TE. Mike LaFleur vacated the OC role for the Rams to take a job as HC of the Cardinals. Passing Game Coordinator Nate Scheelhaase steps into the OC role after fielding multiple interviews for head coaching gigs. Scheelhaase has been with the Rams since 2024 and prides himself on studying play calling trends to ensure he\'s incorporating innovative strategies into the Rams\' offensive scheme. We shouldn’t expect anything to change in the Rams offense. Quick plug for the wonderful work our team has done on the Optimus Tools. If you\'d like to try out the tools for a week for free use code: CAM26 . With this code you can try out any tier of our subscription. I love the Play-by-Play Situational Analysis tool myself. It\'s helped me breakdown where players are most frequently used in their offense as I\'m working on my rankings. Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns New York Jets Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:8730:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vhc368/los_angeles_rams_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea/\"> </a> This is it, friends. We’re on the final team. Thank you guys for reading this series, hanging out in the comments, and catching the errors in my articles as soon as they’re posted so I can make updates and keep our community on the sub informed with accurate information. Here. We. Go. Welcome to the thirty-second piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Los Angeles Rams who are +550 odds. Article TL;DR: Let’s get the non-fantasy news out of the way. The NFL’s all-time single season sack leader, Myles Garrett, is now a Los Angeles Ram. The Rams also added CB Trent McDuffie and DT Poona Ford. The defense will likely force a ton of 3-and-outs, putting the ball back into the offenses hands. The Rams RB room is one of the best in the league, headed by Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. We’re getting a discount on Kyren again this year despite him averaging 313 combined rushes and targets for the past three years. That’s RB1 volume, and he’s being paid like an RB1, making $11M on average through 2028. Blake Corum’s offseason workouts continue to impress, and should anything happen to Kyren we can expect Corum to immediately become a RB1 in fantasy. Matthew Stafford restructured his contract and received an extension this offseason. He’s now under contract through 2028 with an average salary of $55M/year. This comes as a surprise, as the Rams spent the #13 overall pick on QB Ty Simpson in this year\'s draft. Sean McVay didn’t seem to be a fan of the pick when it was made. In dynasty, experts were quick value Simpson as a backend first round rookie pick. Now that Stafford is with the team through 2028, it’ll be a Jordan Love-esque situation that only the most patient fantasy managers should play in. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams will be the top two weapons in the passing attack. Adams’ fantasy value was stood up by TDs last year. While he has a weekly WR1 ceiling, he may finish 2026 in the WR3 range. The only addition to the WR room is rookie CJ Daniels, and many of the WRs outside the top two aren’t household names. The Rams TE room didn’t become any clearer. Terrence Ferguson has looked great according to camp reports, and last year was used more as a receiver than an inline blocker. The Rams drafted one of my favorite TEs when they selected Max Klare with the 61st overall pick. Klare is cut from the same cloth as Ferguson, and is a slightly below average blocker. Parkinson led the team in targets last year and is their best blocking TE. The Rams through 150 targets to their TE group, which is high compared to most teams in the NFL that don’t have a stud TE. Mike LaFleur vacated the OC role for the Rams to take a job as HC of the Cardinals. Passing Game Coordinator Nate Scheelhaase steps into the OC role after fielding multiple interviews for head coaching gigs. Scheelhaase has been with the Rams since 2024 and prides himself on studying play calling trends to ensure he\'s incorporating innovative strategies into the Rams\' offensive scheme. We shouldn’t expect anything to change in the Rams offense. Quick plug for the wonderful work our team has done on the Optimus Tools. If you\'d like to try out the tools for a week for free use code: <a href=\"https://tools.optimusfantasy.com/checkout?promo=CAM26\">CAM26 </a>. With this code you can try out any tier of our subscription. I love the Play-by-Play Situational Analysis tool myself. 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Rookie safety Caleb Downs is everything that people said he was, and his versatility is going to bring a different element to what the Cowboys do defensively under Christian Parker. Also, Qunnien Williams and Kenny Clark are showing how disruptive they can be.\n\nWhile all those things are great to see, they aren’t shockers by any means. However, there been several things that have stood out that most people didn’t see coming. Let’s take a look at three surprises so far at camp.\n\nSeveral RBs are having great camps early \n\nJavonte Williams is the undisputed RB1 in Dallas. Don’t tell him that though, because he’s been playing with his hair on fire. He looks explosive running between the tackles, and he’s even been featured in the screen game, which is something that head coach Brian Schottenheimer talked about before camp. With that said, he’s not alone.\n\nJaydon Blue didn’t have the rookie season he wanted in 2025, but he has put that in his rear view. 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With the tempo picking back up, the Patriots worked both full-field and red zone work.\n\nHere’s what went down throughout the session on the humid fields behind Gillette Stadium.\n\nAttendance\n\nAbsent: WR Romeo Doubs, CB Carlton Davis III, TE Jack Westover, WR Cameron Dorner\n\nInjured: DL Christian Barmore, CB Charles Woods\n\nLimited: OT Will Campbell, OG Caedan Wallace\n\nPUP/NFI: ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nThe Patriots attendance list largely remained the same on Thursday as Romeo Doubs and Carlton Davis again highlighted the absentees. 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Facing pressure on his first drop back, DeVito moved to his left before firing an interception to safety John Saunders Jr. The defensive sideline was rightfully rowdy while Mike Vrabel ended practice.\n\nA.J. vs Gonzo: It’s been a highly competitive back-and-forth summer between cornerback Christian Gonzalez and wide receiver A.J. Brown. On Thursday, advantage Gonzalez.\n\nAfter a downfield target to Brown with Gonzalez in coverage fell incomplete in full-team work, the duo matched up twice against each other in 2-on-2 goal line work. Gonzalez was on the winning side of both reps, which included a pass breakup in the corner of the end zone to end the drill that sparked back-and-forth trash talk — with the two almost needing to be separated as work transitioned to a new period.\n\n\nChristian Gonzalez with a smile as he recalls some trash talk between him and A.J. Brown from today’s practice … where the two almost needed to be separated after one pass breakup in the end zone. <a href=\"https://t.co/bQBeIOZTeg\">pic.twitter.com/bQBeIOZTeg</a>— Brian Hines (@iambrianhines) <a href=\"https://x.com/iambrianhines/status/2085409109881274805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nCampbell limited: Starting left tackle Will Campbell did not participate in any competitive periods on Thursday as he again wore a Rob Gronkowski-like arm brace on his left arm that he debuted in Wednesday’s walkthrough.\n\nWithout their top left tackle, fellow second-year pro Marcus Bryant repped in his place with the top offense as first-round pick Caleb Lomu continued to train at right tackle with the second unit. That then elevated rookie Dametrious Crownover to backup left tackle.\n\nJacas’ ramping up: Rookie pass rusher Gabe Jacas worked in with the first-team defense on Thursday as he continues to ramp up following his offseason knee procedure. While Jacas’ size and power stand out, the rookie won multiple times with speed on Thursday while working against the second unit. That first came when he dipped around Lomu to register a pressure (and a likely holding penalty) before beating Crownover in two-minute to help force an interception.\n\nOther notes:\n\n\nWith Romeo Doubs sidelined, increased reps were split between Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, and Efton Chism III. Kyle Williams worked in with all three offenses and caught a downfield corner route from Behren Morton while DeVito missed him on a goal line fade.\n\n\n\nMack Hollins and DeMario Douglas caught touchdowns from Drake Maye in red zone work.\n\n\n\nIn 2-on-2 goal line work both Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon had multiple wins while Kyle Williams smoked Kevin Byard on a slant. Efton Chism saw a pair of passes uncharacteristically hit the turf before ending with a win.\n\n\n\nThe Patriots worked their QB/option run game in the red zone. Their regular run game largely continued to struggle. \n\n\n\nTerrell Jennings was the first running back up behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.\n\n\n\nMorgan Moses had a false start.\n\n\n\nQuintayvious Hutchins continues to flash along the edge as he was in the backfield for a potential sack. Jesse Luketa also logged a would-be sack with the third unit.\n\n\n\nJoshua Farmer added another run stuff to his impressive summer resume.\n\n\n\nBrandon Crossley had a late pass breakup guarding Nick DeGennaro along the goal line.\n\n\n\nThe Patriots will be back on the practice fields on Friday for their fifth and final practice of the week, which is set to begin at 10:15 a.m. ET. Mike Vrabel will speak beforehand.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786037318;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:1;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8121;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Romeo Doubs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:478;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"854f63a6f3bb986a76c84c6f1bd2a593\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Dre Greenlaw, De\'Zhaun Stribling, Osa Odighizuwa back at 49ers practice\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dre-greenlaw-dezhaun-stribling-osa-odighizuwa-back-at-49ers-practice\";s:11:\"description\";s:83:\"Things look a little better on the injury front at 49ers training camp on Thursday.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2360:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_49ershurt_260806\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"262896\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_49ershurt_260806\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_49ershurt_260806\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT Live\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"49ers training camp looks like a \'haunted house\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-live/49ers-training-camp-looks-like-a-haunted-house-with-substation-looming\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-06T12:20:48Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Things look a little better on the injury front at 49ers training camp on Thursday. Wednesday\'s practice <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/injuries-left-49ers-without-20-players-by-the-end-of-wednesdays-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ended</a> with 20 of the players on the active roster out of action due to a variety of ailments, but a few of them were able to return to action. According to multiple reports from camp, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa, and wide receiver De\'Zhaun Stribling were back on the field. Greenlaw and Odighizuwa were dealing with soreness while the rookie wideout missed several days with a hamstring issue. Defensive end Sam Okuayinonu was also back. He left Wednesday\'s session with an ankle injury. That still leaves a long list of injured players, but those were a few steps in the right direction as the 49ers continue getting ready for the regular season. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786037273;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13417;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"De\'Zhaun Stribling\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6056;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dre Greenlaw\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:479;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ed626a8becf4185f9e2e2c387317b11e\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"Mike McCarthy raves about Mason Rudolph\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-mccarthy-raves-about-mason-rudolph\";s:11:\"description\";s:117:\"Beyond Aaron Rodgers as the obvious starting quarterback for the Steelers, the rest of the depth chart has questions.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2989:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_tomlinv2_260806\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"292526\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_tomlinv2_260806\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_tomlinv2_260806\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT Live\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Florio: Fans will \'eat up\' Tomlin on FNIA\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-live/mike-tomlins-football-night-in-america-debut-something-fans-will-eat-up\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-06T12:50:11Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Beyond Aaron Rodgers as the obvious starting quarterback for the Steelers, the rest of the depth chart has questions.There\'s no question, apparently, in the mind of coach Mike McCarthy that veteran Mason Rudolph can be trusted with the No. 2 job.\"Mason Rudolph, I <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/C_AdamskiTrib/status/2085368977417457969?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can’t tell you how pleased I am</a> with him,\" McCarthy told reporters on Thursday, via Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. \"He throws the ball <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/C_AdamskiTrib/status/2085369350110724373?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">better than I thought</a>. . . . He\'s been impressive.\"A third-round pick of the Steelers in 2018, Rudolph has 34 career regular-season appearances and 19 starts.The bigger question for the Steelers is the number of quarterbacks they\'ll keep on the 53-man roster. Unless they\'re going to carry four (which is not unprecedented but unusual), one of the three behind Rodgers will be released — Rudolph, Will Howard, or Drew Allar.Howard and Allar would have to pass through waivers before being signed to the practice squad. They could get creative and cut Rudolph, with a wink-nod that they\'ll sign him to the practice squad and routinely elevate him for games.Or, as some cynics are suggesting, McCarthy is trying to create a trade market for Rudolph.Regardless, Rudolph has plenty of experience in NFL games. Howard and Allar have none. They\'ll need someone who can play, in the event Rodgers can\'t go. Rudolph is the only option who brings that to the table.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786037255;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4972;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Mason Rudolph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:480;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6a340f750a46fce36f0ec8c0134f6153\";s:5:\"title\";s:35:\"Former Eagles training camp updates\";s:4:\"link\";s:110:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178514/former-eagles-training-camp-updates-zach-ertz-cleared-aj-brown\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"Training camp is underway throughout the league, and there’s been a few updates from Eagles alumni — some good, some not so great. Several former Eagles are dealing with injuries, but one legendary Super Bowl winner is close to returning to the field. Here are some updates: Zach Ertz is medically cleared Former Eagles tight […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4760:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 02: Zach Ertz #86 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up while wearing an Ertz Family Foundation shirt against the Dallas Cowboys prior to an NFL game at AT&T Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTraining camp is underway throughout the league, and there’s been a few updates from Eagles alumni — some good, some not so great. Several former Eagles are dealing with injuries, but one legendary Super Bowl winner is close to returning to the field.\n\nHere are some updates:\n\n\n\nZach Ertz is medically cleared\n\nFormer Eagles tight end ended his 2025 season early after tearing his ACL, but he didn’t want that to be the last football play of his career, and he spent the offseason rehabbing. He’s now set to make a return and find a new team to sign with. \n\nA reunion with the Eagles has been fun to suggest, but realistically, Philly’s TE room is pretty set. They’ve got Dallas Goedert leading the way, Johnny Mundt is the big blocking TE, Grant Calcaterra has benefits as a pass catcher, and head coach Nick Sirianni spoke highly of rookie Eli Stowers on Monday. Having Ertz finish his career in Philadelphia would be another storybook ending, but it probably won’t work out that way.\n\n\nAfter tearing his ACL last season, three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz officially has been cleared for all football activities and wants to play this season. He was at Stanford today catching balls from his college QB, Andrew Luck. Ertz is expected to be ready to sign in mid-August.… <a href=\"https://t.co/Oihgg6zFrd\">pic.twitter.com/Oihgg6zFrd</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2084801118555578436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nA.J. Brown dislocated his thumb\n\nThe former Eagles WR is living his best life in New England based on all the interviews he’s done, but he did have to push through a little discomfort earlier in the week. Brown revealed in an interview on Monday that he dislocated his thumb during practice but just played through it. The WR said he experienced a similar injury when he was in college, so he wasn’t concerned about it being a factor moving forward.\n\n\nNot even a dislocated thumb can wipe the smile off A.J. Brown’s face these days. The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots</a> WR with <a href=\"https://x.com/BaldyNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BaldyNFL</a> and me on Inside Training Camp on <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nflnetwork</a> to talk Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels, why a finger out of place won’t end his day + more. <a href=\"https://t.co/tiCFYjpxdI\">pic.twitter.com/tiCFYjpxdI</a>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2084326593304969567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nKenny Pickett will start HoF game\n\nThe Panthers have had so many injuries to start training camp, so it’s no surprise that the team would hand the reigns to veteran Kenny Pickett and try to preserve QB1 Bryce Young.\n\n\nFootball is back <a href=\"https://t.co/ZlmsVEM0Iq\">https://t.co/ZlmsVEM0Iq</a>— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) <a href=\"https://x.com/acosta32_jp/status/2084356179313000634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nOther notables\n\n\nRecent signings: CB Rasul Douglas (Commanders), CB Mario Goodrich (Titans), DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (49ers), DT Marlon Tuipulotu (Falcons).\n\n\n\nDB C.J. Gardner-Johnson reportedly had to shut down his live stream from the locker room after a word from head coach Joe Brady, and the next day, the <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137667/buffalo-bills-injury-update-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-carted-off-field-at-training-camp\">safety went down with an injury</a> during practice and had to be carted inside. It was initially thought to be an achilles injury, but thankfully, it looks like the <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137700/buffalo-bills-injuries-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-suffers-calf-strain\">veteran defender is dealing with a calf strain instead</a>.\n\n\n\nLB T.J. Edwards had to miss the early days of Bears training camp due to a calf injury, but has been activated off the Active/Non-Football Injury list.\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786036772;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1339;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Zach Ertz\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:481;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"62567e05293ab885a1c7a02b9b025c14\";s:5:\"title\";s:93:\"Bears hold physical practice, passing TDs bookend the day, defensive linemen flash, and more!\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/120156/bears-hold-physical-practice-passing-td-defensive-linemen-flash-caleb-williams\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"Earlier today, head coach Ben Johnson said, “Today will be our longest practice yet, and we will have some thumping,” and that physicality led to numerous Chicago Bears players leaving the field. We’ll pass along specific injury information if we get it, but for now, here’s who were dinged up: Left tackle Braxton Jones, defensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10098:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks on during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nEarlier today, head coach Ben Johnson said, “Today will be our longest practice yet, and we will have some thumping,” and that physicality led to numerous Chicago Bears players leaving the field. We’ll pass along specific injury information if we get it, but for now, here’s who were dinged up: Left tackle Braxton Jones, defensive end Montez Sweat, cornerback Dallis Flowers, and safety Gervarrius Owens. Also, Jaylon Jones <a href=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2085391452767395955\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2085391452767395955\">wasn’t</a> on the field late in practice, which may or may not be injury-related.\n\nToday’s practice was “chippy” <a href=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2085372092535484517\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2085372092535484517\">per</a> CHGO’s Adam Jahns. “Lots of shoving. A couple skirmishes.”\n\n“The Bears’ 7-on-9 run drills were so physical that D’Marco Jackson needed a new facemask,” <a href=\"https://x.com/patrickfinley/status/2085371443324358718\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/patrickfinley/status/2085371443324358718\">shared</a> Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times.\n\nSpeaking of Jackson, “D’Marco Jackson in the backfield quickly on a blitz. Would have had a sack on Caleb Williams,” <a href=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2085383852130717924\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2085383852130717924\">per</a> the Bear Report’s Zack Pearson.\n\nAnother <a href=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2085375937240060303\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2085375937240060303\">from</a> Pearson regarding the first play of live 11 on 11, “Caleb Williams hits Rome Odunze over middle. He turns it up field and breaks a tackle from Cam Lewis for a touchdown of 43 yards. Offense all ran down to celebrate and was fired up.”\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2085386408198328763\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2085386408198328763\">From</a> the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, “Cairo Santos was just 6-for-6 in FG period – distances of 56, 50, 40, 33, 56 and 47 yards.” And fyi, the long snapper rotation continues. \n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/kfishbain/status/2085391030963065077\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/kfishbain/status/2085391030963065077\">Per</a> The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain, “Down 3 with 1:41 to go, Bears offense goes 65 yards ending with a Caleb Williams strike to Luther Burden for a touchdown to end practice. QB1 was 6-for-6 on the drive.” \n\nSo the first play of live 11-on-11 was a TD to Rome, and the last play was a TD to Burden!\n\nCHGO’s Greg Braggs <a href=\"https://x.com/GBraggsJr23/status/2085392612115062992\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/GBraggsJr23/status/2085392612115062992\">called</a> today’s overall practice “an up and down day” from the offense. He also pointed out that the “defense made their fair share of plays” while spotlighting flashes from Austin Booker, Gervon Dexter, and Dayo Odeyingbo. Plus, he called out “Early Training Camp hero” wide receiver Kaden Davis for his 3 impressive catches.\n\nHere’s your daily reminder that we’re just talking ’bout practice.\n\nA few other nuggets from the day.\n\nBrad Biggs said that Braxton Jones appears to be “fine” but will need to be checked out to be sure, but “sounds positive.” (<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2085392614673490084\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2085392614673490084\">link</a>)\n\nUPDATE: <a href=\"https://x.com/courtneyrcronin/status/2085422916959617365\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/courtneyrcronin/status/2085422916959617365\">Per</a> ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, “The initial belief is that the injury isn’t long-term in nature with the best case scenario (after the team gathers more info on the extent) being one where Jones would be considered day to day.”\n\nKiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. rotated at left tackle with the starters with Jones out. \n\nDaniel Hardy mostly filled in at defensive end with Montez Sweat out, with Dayo Odeyingbo also getting some reps there, but Dayo was inside at defensive tackle a lot today. (<a href=\"https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/2085392323467243603\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/2085392323467243603\">link</a>)\n\nDefensive lineman Shemar Turner (PUP list/Knee) was on a side field getting in some work. (<a href=\"https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/2085377527158014187\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/2085377527158014187\">link</a>)\n\nRookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg got some work with the ones in an early 11-on-11 drill, and he flashed a bit in one-on-ones, too. (<a href=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2085372628634649064\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2085372628634649064\">link</a>) \n\n“Rookie Jordan van den Berg continues to showcase impressive raw power during competitive periods. Brute strength shows up in one-on-one settings,” <a href=\"https://x.com/danwiederer/status/2085391963524641253\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/danwiederer/status/2085391963524641253\">shared</a> The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer.\n\nRookie Malik Muhammad was with the ones at nickel with Jaylon Jones out. \n\nCam Lewis, who figures to start at safety while Coby Bryant is out, was getting in some work at corner today. Anthony Johnson Jr. got some work with the starters at safety. (<a href=\"https://x.com/gaross18/status/2085382258559508636\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/gaross18/status/2085382258559508636\">link</a>)\n\nUDFA Skyler Thomas also got looks at safety with the ones. (<a href=\"https://x.com/GBraggsJr23/status/2085384099376599388\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/GBraggsJr23/status/2085384099376599388\">link</a>) “And Colston Loveland proceeds to dust him with a diving catch on a deep crosser.”\n\nDefensive coordinator Dennis Allen shuffled a lot of different defensive backs in with the ones today. \n\nAnd a few videos from the day.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> RB coach Eric Studesville with a clear message for his guys to begin this drill: \"Come on. We got work to do today, let\'s go!\" <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cMvlnvY5rQ\">pic.twitter.com/cMvlnvY5rQ</a>— Josh Buckhalter (@JoshGBuck) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoshGBuck/status/2085365455649222976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> WR LB3 is a maniac! The Man just flexed on the Blocking Dummy 😂 He’s gotta dominate everything, and let said thing/person know about it. <a href=\"https://x.com/lutherburden3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@lutherburden3</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/PpSf64euYP\">pic.twitter.com/PpSf64euYP</a>— Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) <a href=\"https://x.com/HerbHoward411/status/2085366100208861648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWR1. 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The votes rank the relevant quarterbacks in the NFL and place them into tiers. It probably doesn’t come as a major surprise, but coming off a rough 2025 season Geno Smith did not rate highly. Smith was in Tier […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2649:\"\n\n\n \n FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JULY 29: Geno Smith #7 of the New York Jets throws during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 29, 2026 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEvery year Mike Sando of The Athletic polls NFL executives and coaches about the league’s quarterbacks. The votes <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/\">rank the relevant quarterbacks in the NFL and place them into tiers</a>.\n\nIt probably doesn’t come as a major surprise, but coming off a rough 2025 season Geno Smith did not rate highly. \n\nSmith was in Tier 4, which is defined as:\n\n\nVeteran who ideally would not be a full-season starter \n\n\n\nUnproven player; not enough information to classify\n\n\nSmith came in at 30th of the 35 passers who were part of the ranking.\n\n\nSmith suffered the largest year-over-year decline of any quarterback, falling from a career-best 2.90 average to 3.70. 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The Lions even offered the following update regarding players after practice: \n\n\n“Several player absences/limited time related to the heat/cramping etc. Won’t have official updates on those.” \n\n\nSo as you see some of the unexpected absences, early departures or limited playing times of the players below, keep in mind some of them may not be injury related. \n\nReturn to practice: \n\n\nRB Jahmyr Gibbs (hold-in, back) \n\n\n\nTE Tyler Conklin (calf) \n\n\n\nG Ben Bartch (undisclosed)\n\n\nGibbs was back on the field with a helmet, going through walkthroughs with his teammates for the first time. But when the team broke for positional and team drills, he split from the group and worked with a trainer. He stayed on the field for the entire practice, but did no team work after walkthroughs. \n\nConklin officially came off the PUP list and did some walkthrough and individual drills on Thursday. He was not cleared for team drills yet, though. 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Tacorio Davis mixing it up with Young and a flashback to a much darker time with Chase getting a day off.\n\n\nJa’Marr in a hat bringing back memories. <a href=\"https://t.co/GnOxmKwWl8\">pic.twitter.com/GnOxmKwWl8</a>— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByJayMorrison/status/2085378221546066358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nYou can see Dax Hill just isn’t quite full speed. Chases Tee Higgins. Noticeably uncomfortable and jogs off. 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With a new contract inevitable, Nacua has made some changes behind the scenes.Nacua has switched agents in advance of something other than the non-negotiable, slotted deal he signed as a fifth-round pick in 2023.“I did change agencies I think it was something for me, looking at the offseason and where I feel like I\'ve been at in this past year,\" Nacua told reporters on Wednesday. \"Trying to reset and be able to refocus and reprioritize some of the things that I feel like are best for me. I’m grateful to feel like I have a team supporting me in all facets.”Nacua will make $5.767 million in 2026. Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, drafted the same year as Nacua, set a new bar at $42.15 million in new-money APY earlier this year.Nacua\'s off-field situation does indeed complicate things. The lawsuit alleging that he bit a woman on New Year\'s Eve could, in theory, spark a suspension — especially if <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/despite-no-second-contract-puka-nacua-apparently-wont-be-holding-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he enters a diversion program</a> in lieu of a possible prosecution.A new deal done before that would have to account for a possible suspension, since suspensions typically void any remaining guarantees. Nacua\'s camp would want a carve-out for that incident. The Rams, in turn, may want to pay him less in order to get it.Regardless, he\'s grossly underpaid for 2026. 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Every day since pads were put on the players, Brown has been making play after play, and his ability to get separation is incredible. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2768:\"\n\n\n \n METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 03: Barion Brown #19 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on August 03, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Morgan Simmons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOf course, it’s important to temper expectations whenever going off of training camp performances, but I think we can all agree how exciting it’s been to see Barion Brown so far. Every day since pads were put on the players, Brown has been making play after play, and his ability to get separation is incredible. \n\nWhen Brown was drafted by the Saints in the 6th round, his contribution on the roster was believed to be one on special teams. He is a dangerous returner that would be a massive upgrade for this special teams unit, but it seems like the Saints viewed him as a real contributor on offense. \n\nYesterday, after yet another excellent performance in practice, Kellen Moore spoke on what the team saw from Brown in college and made sure to mention his impact on offense.\n\n\n\"We watched a lot of evidence of (Barion Brown) playing receiver and playing impactful plays in the SEC … You\'re really fired up to have this guy. He\'s doing a great job.\" Coach Moore on Barion Brown <a href=\"https://t.co/j4Vtd4K3ir\">pic.twitter.com/j4Vtd4K3ir</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints/status/2085034290752991690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Saints have had some tough decisions to make recently because rookies/young players have outperformed expectations. For 2026, it already seems like that’s going to be Brown. 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It would be fascinating to ask him about what it was like to win <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/117232/nfl-honors-browns-winners-myles-garrett-carson-schwesinger-nfl-draft\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/117232/nfl-honors-browns-winners-myles-garrett-carson-schwesinger-nfl-draft\">Defensive Rookie of the Year</a> and become one of the most talked-about players in the league after being drafted in the second round. \n\nDenzel Ward\n\nWard is probably the player that best represents Cleveland sports given his Northeast Ohio roots and his long tenure with the team. It would be interesting to hear him discuss what it’s been like playing for his hometown team and spending his entire career with one organization as he enters his ninth season.\n\nShedeur Sanders\n\nDespite being a fifth-round draft pick, Sanders has been one of the NFL’s most talked-about players over the past year. 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The deal was for one-year at $5 million.\n\nAt the time of the signing, it was assumed that the corner opposite Myles Garrett needed a dynamic pass rusher who was decent against the run but had a lot of presence in the opponent’s backfield.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/129433/browns-fans-feel-good-about-the-defensive-end-position-this-year-with-jared-verse-leading-the-way\">RELATED: BROWNS FEEL GOOD ABOUT DEFENSIVE END POSITION</a>\n\nThe signing got average grades of “B-.” Matt Warren, NFL Community Director for SB Nation and Buffalo Rumblings contributor, gave this note on the Epenesa signing: “Played significant snaps for the Bills. Seems cheap to me.”\n\nAnd so, it was assumed that Berry had gotten a good pass rusher who would compete for snaps with Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire on that left side. Quality depth was about to come to Cleveland after the franchise lost DE Cameron Thomas to the Atlanta Falcons. \n\nThen, 11 days later, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/120985/browns-nfl-free-agency-maxx-crosby-aj-epenesa\">Cleveland decided to rescind the contract</a> due to issues with the player when he visited the Berea facility and concerns after he took his physical, a source informed ESPN. After visiting the facility and undergoing a standard medical evaluation, team officials opted not to finalize the paperwork. Similar, but on a much smaller level, to the Baltimore Ravens rescinding their trade for DE Maxx Crosby.\n\nEpenesa had played six years in the NFL and was a second-round draft pick of the Bills in the 2020 NFL draft. His forte is being a pass rusher. Last year, he had only 2.5 sacks in 16 games played, but from 2022-2024, he had 19 combined sacks and 31 QB hits. \n\n\nEpenesa kicks the INT to himself! BUFvsCAR on FOX/FOX One<a href=\"https://t.co/HkKw7uXnxV\">https://t.co/HkKw7uXnxV</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/qx0HUbD2PN\">pic.twitter.com/qx0HUbD2PN</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1982512256123298005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 26, 2025</a>\n\n\nIt generally surprised most folks when Cleveland backed out of the arrangement <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48343827/source-browns-opt-not-sign-aj-epenesa-physical\">after being uncomfortable</a> with the medical findings. It wasn’t like Epenesa had ended the 2025 season on any list or was injured in any way. He wasn’t. He appeared in all 17 regular-season games plus the playoffs. \n\nThe Browns never really stated what the medical issue was with Epenesa. They just announced they had rescinded the deal, and that was that. It wasn’t like the franchise quoted the “Lemon Law” or anything. At the time, Epenesa called it “a weird situation.”\n\nOn June 10, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-free-agency/126551/nfl-free-agency-news-former-browns-zadarius-smith-aj-epenes\">Epenesa signed with the Philadelphia Eagles</a> but did not disclose terms other than that he inked a one-year deal.\n\nNow, Epenesa is <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531080/epenesa-grateful-eagle-weird-browns-situation\">discussing his brief time of almost being a Cleveland Brown</a>:\n\n\n“I don’t necessarily want to go back and talk about that. I’ll just leave that in the past and just be happy that I’m not a Brown and that I’m an Eagle. 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Left tackle Braxton Jones and defensive end Montez Sweat both exited with members of the training staff. According to multiple reports, Jones is believed to have avoided a serious injury. There is no update on Sweat\'s condition or on how long either player might be off the field at training camp. Sweat opened camp on the non-football injury list, but returned after missing one practice. Defensive backs Dallis Flowers and Gervarrius Owens also made early exits from the workout. There has been no word on the severity of either player\'s issue. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786032257;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6124;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Montez Sweat\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:495;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dc3cd9fd3211687149333c298f280dde\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Steelers’ Joey Porter ranked outside top 25 NFL cornerbacks\";s:4:\"link\";s:159:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/173026/steelers-joey-porter-ranked-outside-top-25-nfl-cornerbacks-riq-woolen-bleacher-report\";s:11:\"description\";s:384:\"The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to view Joey Porter Jr. as a potential cornerstone of their defense, but a new set of rankings suggests not everyone is as high on the former second-round pick. Bleacher Report’s NFL Scouting Department ranked Porter as the 27th-best cornerback in the NFL entering the 2026 season, placing him between Minnesota Vikings corner Byron Murphy […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4681:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 02: Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) looks on during the NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers on November 02, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers continue to view Joey Porter Jr. as a potential cornerstone of their defense, but a new set of rankings suggests not everyone is as high on the former second-round pick.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=16cd5c7eba7abac19f7244880ba50e8241f40a9440e2b30696854eeab361110eJmltdHM9MTc4NTk3NDQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=30a1f519-18fa-68bc-1505-e79f1944698a&psq=bleacher+report+corners&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9ibGVhY2hlcnJlcG9ydC5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjU0NTkwNjMtYnItbmZsLTEwMDAtcmFua2luZy10b3AtY29ybmVyYmFja3MtMjAyNi1zZWFzb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=16cd5c7eba7abac19f7244880ba50e8241f40a9440e2b30696854eeab361110eJmltdHM9MTc4NTk3NDQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=30a1f519-18fa-68bc-1505-e79f1944698a&psq=bleacher+report+corners&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9ibGVhY2hlcnJlcG9ydC5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjU0NTkwNjMtYnItbmZsLTEwMDAtcmFua2luZy10b3AtY29ybmVyYmFja3MtMjAyNi1zZWFzb24\">Bleacher Report’s NFL Scouting Department</a> ranked Porter as the 27th-best cornerback in the NFL entering the 2026 season, placing him between Minnesota Vikings corner Byron Murphy Jr. at No. 26 and Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Riq Woolen at No. 28. The list is topped by Denver Broncos star Patrick Surtain II, widely regarded as one of the league’s premier shutdown corners.\n\nThe ranking is likely to spark debate among Steelers fans, many of whom believe Porter has already established himself as one of the AFC’s better young cover corners. Since entering the league in 2023, Porter has consistently drawn difficult assignments against opposing No. 1 receivers while developing into a physical press-man defender capable of limiting explosive plays.\n\nWhile Porter has not always produced eye-catching interception totals, his ability to stay attached in coverage and challenge receivers at the line of scrimmage has made him one of Pittsburgh’s most trusted defensive backs. Given that reputation, a ranking outside the league’s top 25 cornerbacks may come as a surprise.\n\nThe timing is also noteworthy as Porter continues to await a long-term contract extension from the Steelers. With several young cornerbacks around the league signing lucrative new deals, Pittsburgh faces increasing pressure to secure one of its defensive building blocks before his price climbs even higher. Every evaluation — whether favorable or critical — adds another layer to the discussion surrounding what Porter could ultimately command on his next contract.\n\nWhether Bleacher Report’s evaluation proves accurate or serves as added motivation, Porter will have an opportunity to change the narrative this season. A standout 2026 campaign against the NFL’s top receivers could quickly move him up future rankings while strengthening his case for one of the league’s richest contracts at the position.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/173012/steelers-sign-former-dallas-cowboys-safety-israel-mukuamu-jalen-ramsey\">Steelers sign former Dallas Cowboys safety</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/173007/steelers-release-first-depth-chart-of-2026\">Steelers release first depth chart of 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/173003/steelers-get-clarity-on-falcons-qb-plan-ahead-of-week-1-matchup-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix\">Steelers get clarity on Falcons QB plan ahead of Week 1 matchup</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172992/espn-doesnt-want-steelers-in-super-bowl-per-report-aaron-rodgers#comments\">ESPN doesn’t want Steelers in Super Bowl, per report</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172975/steelers-training-camp-max-iheanachor-highlights-physical-day-of-practice-roman-wilson-kaleb-johnson\">Steelers training camp: Max Iheanachor highlights physical day of practice</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786032000;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11668;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Byron Murphy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:496;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"33e68681a98d81940a633931ea30fc0c\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Analyzing storylines from first set of Commanders padded practices\";s:4:\"link\";s:145:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-training-camp/428604/washington-practice-jayden-daniels-frankie-luvu-sam-cosmi-sonny-stylyes-standouts-observations\";s:11:\"description\";s:317:\"The addition of Stefon Diggs on Wednesday is the big news of the week, but there are still plenty of other Commanders storylines to cover. Washington players were in pads for the first time Monday, and the team responded with their best practice of camp thus far. The players went without pads on Tuesday before […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15262:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe addition of Stefon Diggs on Wednesday is the <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-free-agency/427872/stefon-diggs-free-agency-nfl-contract-receiver-jayden-daniels-terry-mclaurin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">big news of the week</a>, but there are still plenty of other Commanders storylines to cover. Washington players <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-training-camp/428255/washington-commanders-news-sights-sounds-from-training-camp-day-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">were in pads</a> for the first time Monday, and the team responded with their best practice of camp thus far. The players went <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-training-camp/428259/washington-commanders-news-sights-sounds-from-training-camp-day-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">without pads on Tuesday</a> before suiting up again on a <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-training-camp/429122/washington-commanders-news-sights-sounds-training-camp-day-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rainy Wednesday</a>. There was a lot to cover in those three days.\n\nKey Commanders players look sharp early\n\nThe 2025 season did not go according to plan for many of the Washington Commanders’ star players. Quarterback Jayden Daniels battled injuries and inconsistent play, receiver Terry McLaurin sat out a good portion of training camp while missing time in the regular season due to injury, and future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner’s play fell off substantially. Monday’s practice was a big step towards putting last year’s disappointing season behind them and moving forward with a new attitude and energy.\n\nDaniels started the week sharp, <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084269926668283977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">throwing a dot</a> to tight end Chig Okonkwo in the back of the end zone and following it up with a pinpoint fade to McLaurin. Daniels looked in control of the new offense, and before Monday’s practice, Dan Quinn said he is “<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-training-camp/427755/commanders-camp-talk-dan-quinn-chig-okonkwo-odafe-oweh-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">further ahead</a>” with the new scheme than Quinn imagined he would be at this point. Daniels stayed hot on Tuesday, slinging the ball with a quick release, and <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084309555907854841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">looked sharp</a> all three days.\n\n\nTERRY MCLAURIN AND 1 😱 via <a href=\"https://x.com/BleedinBnG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BleedinBnG</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/LN7a14t7BO\">pic.twitter.com/LN7a14t7BO</a>— Outta Pocket with RGIII (@OuttaPocketRG3) <a href=\"https://x.com/OuttaPocketRG3/status/2084291845526323629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nToday is by far the best the offense has looked. Specifically Jayden. He’s processing and delivering really well<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2084996928056471808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nMcLaurin did his part, hauling in the throw on the corner and looking like his old self. Rookie linebacker Sonny Styles also met early first-round expectations when the pads came on Monday and made a splash play of his own to start the first padded practice. He also had another to finish the session Wednesday.\n\n\nJust sipping coffee and watching Sonny Styles be a grown ass man This dude is going to be a stud <a href=\"https://t.co/bqrihq31wp\">pic.twitter.com/bqrihq31wp</a>— Will Compton (@_willcompton) <a href=\"https://x.com/_willcompton/status/2084615243490115654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSonny Styles closed practice with a big pop on Jacory Croskey-Merritt in a goal-line drill. Was hard to see from our vantage point so saw Jeremy Reaves in the scrum and celebrating so wondered if he made the pop. “No, that was all Sonny,” he said.— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2085015361863225366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nSam Cosmi was <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084272455338660060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bringing it</a> on Monday as well, driving defenders off the ball, he followed it with a rest day on Tuesday before returning Wednesday. Everyone expects these names to play well, but it is always a welcome sight for key players to perform at a high level. Many have noted that Daniels looks sharper in camp this year than the last two.\n\nHow will the linebacker room shake out this season?\n\nOne of the big talking points last week was the confirmation of Leo Chenal and Sonny Styles possibly playing in <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2082931404292170231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dual</a> MIKE roles this season, but Frankie Luvu stepped into the linebacker conversation this week. The team started full field work, and the defense <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084632223676821652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">utilized</a> some 4-3 looks with Styles as the MIKE, Luvu at WILL, and Leo on the ball as a strong side backer. So far, Luvu is having a good camp and looks like his old self in the new scheme.\n\n\nFrankie Luvu looks like a completely different guy… visually and physically.. he’s flying around like it’s 2024— Bleeding Burgundy & Gold (@BleedinBnG) <a href=\"https://x.com/BleedinBnG/status/2084277444219916788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nOf note, Luvu also appeared to be wearing the <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084642041460388265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">green dot</a> during Tuesday’s session. Linebacker utilization is one of the items the team wants to keep under wraps, and while Frankie might not match his snap total from last season, coordinator Daronte Jones appears poised to use Luvu as a blitzer and disruptor where he could be more effective in less snaps.\n\nFight is on for the last roster spot in the wide-receiver room\n\nThe Diggs addition clearly changes the roster math for the wide receivers. While there has been some speculation the team could keep seven wide receivers, there will be a roster crunch for a team that plans to utilize heavy personnel groupings. McLaurin, Diggs, and Williams are all locks, and Luke McCaffrey made his case to be one this week. He had a good day of practice on Monday and a great one on Tuesday with multiple receptions and a catch-and-run for a long touchdown. He followed it up with another splash play on Wednesday.\n\n\na Luke touchdown for you 🫵<a href=\"https://x.com/mccaffrey_luke?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mccaffrey_luke</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/tAIu8LcFeQ\">pic.twitter.com/tAIu8LcFeQ</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2084734660748226836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLuke McCaffrey is having another good day. Just had a nice touchdown in the back of the endzone from Jayden on an over route. Got both feet down too. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a>— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoshTaylorFB/status/2084998842210983963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s all about stacking good days on top of each other in camp, and McCaffrey has been the best at it so far. Dyami Brown and Jaylin Lane both had drops on key throws and need to build more consistency, but Lane should make the roster as a punt returner. Daniels singled out Treylon Burks in his <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2083650688240795777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wide receiver discussion</a> on Saturday, and after recovering from foot soreness, Burks continued to take first-team reps alongside McCaffery. Van Jefferson has also <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2083552230079185115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">looked good</a> at times. The last wide receiver will need to be a contributor on special teams, which still gives undrafted free agent Jaden Bradley a chance at a roster spot. In <a href=\"https://www.si.com/college/unlv/football/wide-receiver-jaden-bradley-named-unlv-rebels-on-si-offensive-player-of-the-week-for-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Week 6</a> of his senior season at UNLV, Bradley blocked a punt and also returned a different blocked punt for a touchdown. Bradley also returned five kickoffs for 106 yards and one punt for 36 yards over the course of the season.\n\nWhen will the Commanders injured players return?\n\nAhkello Witherspoon was <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-free-agency/405543/washington-commanders-free-agency-fabian-moreau-returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">placed on the reserve/retired list</a> on Tuesday. While the team added Fabian Moreau as a reasonable depth piece, the loss of another player in the cornerback room highlighted the need to get Trey Amos back on the field. The second-year cornerback was sighted at camp this week, in good spirits and moving well, and the team will <a href=\"https://x.com/tashanreed/status/2084248771576094892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reassess his availability</a> today. Tress Way was seen getting some punts in before practice on Wednesday and will also be evaluated at the same time.\n\nThe team <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-free-agency/428218/washington-commanders-sign-center-trey-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">added a center</a> in Trey Hill, but it was more for practice functionality than concern over Allegretti’s injury. Still, Washington needs to get Nick back sooner than later. Julian Good-Jones had <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084639166327898319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">another bad snap</a> during Tuesday’s session while Matt Gulbin continues to be <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2084631619634180366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brought along slowly</a>. The team also seems to have focused on developing Tim McKay at center so he can bring his versatility at all three positions along the offensive line.\n\n\nGuard Timothy McKay (his full name always trips me up with that other guy) is taking snaps with that group— Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) <a href=\"https://x.com/10zJohnson/status/2084983168772223121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs expected, there is still no timeline for Dorance Armstrong and Deatrich Wise, and it was reported earlier that tight end John Bates would be out for at least another week. The team did get linebacker Kain Medrano back on Monday, and he immediately made his presence known with an <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084278198192267536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interception</a>. Several players also missed Wednesday’s session, so we will wait for an update there.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> on the active roster I don\'t see at practice today: – RB Jeremy McNichols (undisclosed) – C Nick Allegretti (calf) – TE John Bates (hamstring) – OLB K\'Lavon Chaisson (undisclosed) – DE Drake Jackson (illness) – CB Amik Robertson (undisclosed)— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) <a href=\"https://x.com/tashanreed/status/2084997133720064320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nUDFA Watch\n\nThe kicking matchup between Jake Moody and Drew Stevens looked fairly even on Monday, but Stevens pulled ahead in Tuesday’s session, going 5-for-5, including a 55-yarder with plenty of room to spare. Moody went 3-for-5, missing two field goals in the kicking session and another in the team’s 11-on-11 sessions. There is a long way to go in the competition, but right now the UDFA has the edge.\n\nJeffrey M’ba <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084634632742490164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">batted</a> down a pass to blow up a running back screen play in Tuesday’s session. The first mention of the big defensive linemen I have seen so far.\n\nChris Hilton Jr. (#10) won his one-on-one drill with Mike Sainristil on Wednesday.\n\n\nHILTON JR MY DEMOOOOOONNNN 🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯 <a href=\"https://t.co/w3d39PZTOL\">https://t.co/w3d39PZTOL</a>— ChrisandPip24 (@ChrisandPip) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChrisandPip/status/2085000011117420635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe previously mentioned Bradley had a quiet week after a hot start, but Brown was spotted giving him additional tips on Tuesday and Bradley made a touchdown catch after dropping one previously in the session.\n\n\nDyami Brown coaching up rookie undrafted WR Jaden Bradley in between practice periods. Terry was too I just didn’t get my camera out in time to catch it <a href=\"https://t.co/tvaoLjBPiU\">pic.twitter.com/tvaoLjBPiU</a>— John Doran (@JohnDoranTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/JohnDoranTV/status/2084628497000010111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAnother nice ball from Hartman, this time dropped in back of EZ from Jayden Bradley— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) <a href=\"https://x.com/Nell_BTP/status/2084997454202540305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJayden Bradley TD Really nice stem at the top of his route Good throw from Marcus— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) <a href=\"https://x.com/Nell_BTP/status/2085001908289212911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786032000;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:35:\"Washington Commanders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:497;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f3cdf0bc936729beff4611cf26a8b6c5\";s:5:\"title\";s:35:\"Cash, Stash, or Slash: Montez Sweat\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-salary-cap/119689/cash-stash-or-slash-montez-sweat\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"As we continue through this series, we continue to look at veteran players on the Chicago Bears roster and what they should do with them over the next 12 months. Should they extend them (cash), should they cut them (slash), or should they wait and see how the next year plays out (stash)? Next up, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4069:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 10: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears lines up before the snap during an NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs we continue through this series, we continue to look at veteran players on the Chicago Bears roster and what they should do with them over the next 12 months. Should they extend them (cash), should they cut them (slash), or should they wait and see how the next year plays out (stash)? \n\nNext up, let’s look at Montez Sweat.\n\nSweat is an interesting player to look at because he is by far the most productive player on the Bears’ defensive line, but many fans don’t think he has lived up to the contract that Ryan Poles gave him when the Bears traded for him from the Washington Commanders. Sweat’s contract expires after the 2027 season. What should the Bears do with him?\n\nMontez Sweat: Cash\n\nBaring a catastrophic injury or a massive drop-off in play, there’s close to no reason to slash Sweat, but there are plenty of reasons to stash him and see what happens after a couple of seasons. If I’m the Chicago Bears, I give Sweat an extension after this season.\n\nSome fans may be surprised at this stance, and I get it; Sweat turns 30 in September, extending him (let’s say 2 years) would be committing dollars to a player in their age 32 and 33 seasons. And it’s not like Sweat is a dynamic edge like a Micah Parsons or a Myles Garrett, but while you look at negatives, more so, look at the reasons why it should happen.\n\nFirst of all, you have to keep someone on the defensive line. It’s not like Ryan Poles is going to be able to go out after this season and just find 4 new DL to play, maybe three with Austin Booker. You need some stability there. Sweat is a reliable pass rusher, a strong run defender, and plays almost every Sunday and turns in a solid game.\n\nFor fans who want Sweat to terrorize a game, he isn’t going to do that, but he is going to provide steady play and not let his side of the line get destroyed. Ideally, on a great defensive line, Sweat would be your second-best player. He would complement a stud opposite him or in the interior. But the Bears don’t have that, at least not right now.\n\nSweat’s contract has also aged quite well. Sweat is now making half (literally half) of what the top edges in the game are being paid, and you would have to think if the Bears try to extend a solid but not spectacular player in his early 30s, there’s very little reason to think he would be looking for a massive raise in salary.\n\nKeeping Sweat around at his current price would be great for the Bears, who need to rework a lot of their defensive line if they are going to elevate this defense into a unit that belongs in the top half of the league.\n\nIf the Bears want a solid D, you need more players like Sweat, not less. Sweat is not the type of guy who should be the best defensive player on a roster; it’s not his fault that the Bears don’t have better defenders than him.\n\nThe durability Sweat has and the way he plays, I believe that he should be able to maintain this level of play at least for another three or four years, and if that’s the case, keeping him around as a building block piece on the defense with Devin Bush, Dillon Thieneman, and hopefully some guys like Austin Booker makes sense. Keep Sweat and add around him; subtracting him does very little to strengthen the Bears defense.\n\nIt makes too much sense: keep Sweat, and fix the mistakes around him; don’t make another by letting him walk.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786032000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:18:\"Chicago Bears News\";i:1;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:2;s:24:\"Chicago Bears Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6124;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Montez Sweat\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:498;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2f41c169ba4e0ee0ac26d2c67742c446\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Can Myles Garrett Lead the Rams to the NFL Sack Record?\";s:4:\"link\";s:89:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145258/myles-garrett-rams-sack-record\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"The Denver Broncos have already set the bar. This week, Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones boldly predicted that Denver can break the NFL record for sacks in a season. After falling four sacks shy last year, the Broncos have the record on their mind. But now that they have Myles Garrett, and possibly Aaron Donald, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4243:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 04: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates breaking the NFL single-season sack record after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Denver Broncos have already set the bar. \n\nThis week, Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones boldly predicted that <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/d-j-jones-broncos-can-break-the-nfl-record-of-72-sacks-in-a-season\">Denver can break the NFL record for sacks</a> in a season. After falling four sacks shy last year, the Broncos have the record on their mind.\n\nBut now that they have Myles Garrett, and possibly Aaron Donald, can the Los Angeles Rams also challenge for the league’s all-time sack record?\n\nCurrently, the Chicago Bears hold the record with 72, set one season before their legendary and historic Super Bowl run. If the Rams are going to attempt to break the record, they have an uphill climb. Denver fell four sacks shy of tying the mark, making their goal of breaking the record far more realistic in 2026. L.A. <a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/team-stats?category=defense&sort=def_sck&season=2025&seasonType=reg&sortOrder=desc\">finished seventh in the NFL</a> with 47 sacks, only 21 behind the league-leading Broncos.\n\nAs far as we know, no Rams player has boasted about the team challenging the record. Even with Garrett leading the pass rush, it’s still a long shot, but not impossible.\n\nThe most sacks the Rams have had in a season was 57, unsurprisingly <a href=\"https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-sacks-by-rams-team-in-a-season\">set during the 1999 campaign</a>. Despite all of Aaron Donald’s success with the franchise, the most sacks the defense achieved with him in the lineup was 53 in 2020. So yeah, remember when I said this was going to be an uphill climb? \n\nThe ‘99 team wasn’t loaded with dominant sack masters, because several guys contributed. Thirteen players finished with a sack that season, led by All-Pro Kevin Carter’s 17. No other player on the defense had double-digit sacks. For reference, D’Marco Farr had the second-most sacks on the team with 8.5.\n\nIf Los Angeles hopes to challenge for the NFL record, guys beyond Garrett must step up.\n\nThe Broncos were so dangerous last season because, like that iconic Rams team, they had several contributors. Eight players had at least four sacks, including four with seven sacks or more. Looking at L.A. now, they have plenty of capable players. Byron Young led the team with 12 sacks, and Kobie Turner added seven. Swapping Jared Verse for Garrett should undoubtedly help the unit, given the Florida State product had 12 sacks in two seasons.\n\n\nMyles Garrett joins the Rams after setting the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks in 2025, despite facing a league-high 139 chip blocks. Over the last five seasons, no player has recorded more sacks (83) or generated more quick pressures (218) than Garrett.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RamsHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RamsHouse</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/anLo4NHKYa\">https://t.co/anLo4NHKYa</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/DtTZpK9Yrq\">pic.twitter.com/DtTZpK9Yrq</a>— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) <a href=\"https://x.com/NextGenStats/status/2061526953018954103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Rams are unlikely to challenge for the NFL’s all-time sack record, but the franchise record is well within their sights. L.A. should be aiming for that goal first, and with the reigning Defensive Player of the Year on defense, potentially Aaron Donald as well, it’s perhaps inevitable that mark will fall. Should the team get enough production from several guys, not just the stars, they could finish with the best pass rushing season in franchise history. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786032000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6911;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:499;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f5459f63d6106f8784e685b328456933\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Things we have learned at training camp so far\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212517/things-learned-training-camp-caleb-downs-tyler-guyton\";s:11:\"description\";s:295:\"We are a week into training camp. So far, the Dallas Cowboys have had five practices, and two of them have been with pads on. Even during this brief window, we have some answers to some of the many questions we had going into camp. Today we’ll explore a few of those answers. Caleb Downs […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4810:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARF, CA - JULY 28: Workers drive a cart while setting up for the opening of Dallas Cowboys training camp on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Oxnard, Calif. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images) \n\nWe are a week into training camp. So far, the Dallas Cowboys have had five practices, and two of them have been with pads on. Even during this brief window, we have some answers to some of the many questions we had going into camp. Today we’ll explore a few of those answers.\n\nCaleb Downs is a student of the game\n\nThis may not come as a surprise but the rookie from Ohio State, who received rave reviews from past coaches including Nick Saban, is as studious and focused as advertised. Typically, rookies have growing pains, and while Downs hasn’t been perfect, usually the types of mistakes that are endured when bringing a first-year pro along are those that happen when teaching a rookie a pro system and bone-headed errors that usually take weeks to iron out. Yet, Downs has received nothing but rave reviews for his work ethic and focus, particularly from his head coach, Brian Schottenheimer.\n\n\nTRENDING: Caleb Downs has been a NIGHTMARE for the Cowboys offense. One NFL scout reportedly believes Downs “showcases” similar abilities to Ed Reed (Former Ravens S). The Cowboys rookie safety is going to be a PROBLEM in this league 🔒😳 <a href=\"https://t.co/zomo2IqXSS\">pic.twitter.com/zomo2IqXSS</a>— Rookie Watch (@RookieWatxh) <a href=\"https://x.com/RookieWatxh/status/2085045864767103138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs we continue to progress in camp and see some field action in the preseason, Cowboys fans can only be hopeful that Downs is going to be everything they had wished for (if he plays).\n\nThe secondary is much improved\n\nThe secondary unit was terrible last year. Between the entire secondary, only four interceptions were secured by this position group in 2025. In the offseason, the Cowboys addressed these concerns by bringing in the likes of Cobie Durant and Jalen Thompson and, as mentioned earlier, drafting the highly touted Downs in the first round, along with hiring new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who is also receiving rave reviews from players and coaches alike. Now, as practice gets underway, we’ve gotten a glimpse of this unit in action, and the difference seems to be night and day from last year, both in production on the practice field and in intensity.\n\n\nWatch two things closely: 1. Dak no-looked the throw 2. Cobie Durants instincts beat what otherwise would have been an easy Touchdown Imma say it again… GIVE CHRISTIAN PARKER the keys to the city if a healthy & effective Daron Bland is the 3rd best CB on this Cowboys… <a href=\"https://t.co/vO3dRmUrw4\">pic.twitter.com/vO3dRmUrw4</a>— Landon Holifield ✭ (@TheLandoShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheLandoShow/status/2084868027040878665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nDurant, Daron Bland and Shavon Revel have been sticky and have made plays, and they’ll need that, along with the fiery attitudes they’ve shown thus far in practice, to make the leaps necessary to turn this unit into a quality unit in 2026.\n\nTyler Guyton is the Cowboys’ starting left tackle\n\nYes, most of us could see right through Schottenheimer’s shrewd motivational tactic when he “opened up” the left tackle position for competition. Even still, given Guyton’s struggles in his first few years, it seemed the competition might be open. Nope, the door was slammed shut on that Tuesday, August 4. \n\nNow, again, there may not have been much of a competition between Guyton and seventh-round pick Nate Thomas. Guyton still had to do enough to secure the nomination from Schottenheimer, which isn’t nothing. The Cowboys have an opportunity to put together what could be a special offensive unit in 2026. Guyton, along with fellow offensive tackle Terence Steele, is one of the linchpins for whether or not GOTI (Greatest Offense There Is) is. 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But with Mayfield pledging to be focused on “all ball” going forward, General Manager Jason Licht is not concerned about the state of things between the front office and the club’s quarterback.Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Licht said the team still feels Mayfield is a franchise quarterback.“Well, I’m not going to get into the specifics about the contract and all that stuff. But yeah, we think he is,” Licht said, via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. “We love Baker. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/NFLSTROUD/status/2085384914405355525?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our feelings for Baker haven’t changed</a>.”Licht also seemed to be understanding of Mayfield’s comments from last week.“Baker, as we all know here, is a very fiery competitor <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/gregauman/status/2085390583107862874?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">who’s not afraid to speak his mind</a>,” Licht said, via Greg Auman of FOX Sports. \"I\'m sure he\'s disappointed, frustrated; we were too. We\'re in a good place. He\'s focused on having the best year of his career.\"Mayfield is entering the last season of a three-year, $100 million deal he signed with the Bucs in March of 2024. 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Yes, Beckham received some first-team reps on Wednesday, the second straight day that has happened. I refuse to fuss about that, though. Jalin Hyatt and Xavier Gipson also got first-team reps.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145212/rams-aaron-donald-news-training-camp\">Aaron Donald has official ‘workout’ with Rams – Turf Show Times</a> For the first time in two years, Aaron Donald is officially involved in Rams training camp. Donald, who has been mulling a return from retirement over the last couple of months, worked out with the team on Wednesday. The “workout” was submitted by the team to the NFL, per league rules, because Donald was using team equipment at their facilities at Loyola Marymount University. It’s not a return yet. But it is the closest thing fans have had so far as proof that Donald has one foot back in the door.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786028086;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7525;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"DeVonta Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6904;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jalen Hurts\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10873;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Nolan Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:505;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1c12dd3781ad545edd6651054e34a878\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Aaron Donald works out with Rams as potential NFL return gains momentum\";s:4:\"link\";s:73:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-donald-rams-work-out-nfl-return/\";s:11:\"description\";s:129:\"Donald used team equipment during a workout in Los Angeles, requiring the Rams to report his activity on the NFL transaction wire\";s:7:\"content\";s:129:\"Donald used team equipment during a workout in Los Angeles, requiring the Rams to report his activity on the NFL transaction wire\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786027967;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:506;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3d62e17918c4fc906f05b381cc51ccf2\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Mike McCarthy highly complimentary of Drew Allar\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/173031/mike-mccarthy-highly-complimentary-of-drew-allar-pittsburgh-steelers\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"LATROBE – As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to take the practice field on Thursday, head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with the media. 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Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nLATROBE – As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to take the practice field on Thursday, head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with the media. \n\nI asked McCarthy about what the progression he’s seen in Drew Allar from rookie minicamp up through the first week of training camp, to which the Steelers’ head coach said the rookie is making daily throws that raise eyebrows.\n\n“He’s doing what you want from a young player,” <a href=\"https://x.com/JBaileyNFL/status/2085372066769879123?s=20\">McCarthy said</a>. “These are tough practices because you’re not just repeating concepts… there hasn’t been a day where he hasn’t made a throw that makes you say, ‘Okay, that’s a young man taking a step.‘”\n\nAllar was listed as QB4 on the Steelers’ first depth chart behind Mason Rudolph and Will Howard who were listed at QB2 and QB3, respectively. He had a pair of throws o the first day of camp that had everyone in attendance talking – two rips over the middle of the field, one of which was a touchdown to Robert Tonyan to close practice. He also threw a long touchdown to Cole Burgess among several other throws where he has showcased his timing on throws over the middle.\n\nAllar will take the field as a Steeler for the first time next Thursday when the Steelers host the Green Bay Packers in the preseason opener.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172975/steelers-training-camp-max-iheanachor-highlights-physical-day-of-practice-roman-wilson-kaleb-johnson\">Steelers training camp: Max Iheanachor highlights physical day of practice</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172969/former-steelers-cornerback-retires-from-nfl-ahkello-witherspoon\">Former Steelers cornerback retires from NFL</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172962/steelers-sign-former-green-bay-packers-wide-receiver-jakobie-keeney-james-dk-metcalf-roman-wilson\">Steelers sign former Green Bay Packers wide receiver</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172928/steelers-stock-report-after-day-five-of-training-camp-jaquan-brisker-drew-allar\">Steelers stock report after Day Five of training camp</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172927/steelers-training-camp-young-cornerback-shines-drew-allar-aaron-rodgers-jaquan-brisker\">Steelers training camp: Young cornerback shines, Drew Allar makes another big throw</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786027693;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";i:1;s:33:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:507;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dd9a00b3aa270200e2ec3a69c94147b9\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Dolphins claim rookie tight end from Patriots\";s:4:\"link\";s:155:\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-roster/121406/miami-dolphins-training-camp-injuries-roster-moves-jeremiah-franklin-waivers-new-england-patriots\";s:11:\"description\";s:373:\"The Miami Dolphins claimed rookie tight end Jeremiah Fanklin off waivers on Wednesday, the team accounted. To make roster space for Franklin’s, they waived edge rusher Seth Coleman-Lyles. The move joined the earlier reported addition of defensive tackle Fatorma Mulbah, who replaced injured rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga. Konga was placed on injured reserve in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2442:\"\n\n\n \n CHESTNUT HILL, MA - AUGUST 30: Jeremiah Franklin #17 of the Boston College Eagles carries the ball after a catch during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Fordham University Rams on August 30, 2025, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Miami Dolphins claimed rookie tight end Jeremiah Fanklin off waivers on Wednesday, the team accounted. To make roster space for Franklin’s, they waived edge rusher Seth Coleman-Lyles. The move joined the earlier reported addition of defensive tackle Fatorma Mulbah, who replaced injured rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga. Konga was placed on injured reserve in the moves.\n\nFranklin went undrafted out of Boston College this spring, signing with the New England Patriots two weeks ago. He was waived Tuesday by the Patriots when they claimed wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer, who was waived by the Arizona Cardinals. Franklin appeared in 44 games at Boston College, including 30 starts, catching 93 passes for 1,010 yards and six touchdowns. \n\nColeman-Lyles signed a futures contract with the Dolphins at the end of the 2025 season, joining the team for all offseason training program activities this year. He originally entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois, signing with the Seattle Seahawks. He spent time last year on the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad.\n\nThe addition of Franklin gives the Dolphins six tight ends on the roster as they continue through the 2026 training camp period and build toward next week’s first preseason game. 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Gardner-Johnson’s surprising return to training camp practice huge for Bills defensive versatility\";s:4:\"link\";s:164:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137941/c-j-gardner-johnsons-surprising-return-to-training-camp-practice-huge-for-bills-defensive-versatility\";s:11:\"description\";s:354:\"After C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a calf strain last week at Buffalo Bills training camp, everyone thought he’d be sidelined for weeks. That proved not to be the case, as the chippy, high-energy veteran safety returned to the practice field at St. John Fisher University on Thursday for the team’s sixth training camp practice, surprising the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3814:\"\n\n\n \n ROCHESTER, NEW YORK - JULY 29: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #22 of the Buffalo Bills gets his fingers taped up during training camp at St. John Fisher University on July 29, 2026 in Rochester, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAfter C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a calf strain last week at Buffalo Bills training camp, everyone thought he’d be sidelined for weeks. \n\nThat proved not to be the case, as the chippy, high-energy veteran safety returned to the practice field at St. John Fisher University on Thursday for the team’s sixth training camp practice, surprising the masses as a full participant.\n\nMany of Gardner-Johnson’s teammates raved about the play, attitude, and charisma he’s demonstrated in the first week of training camp.\n\nDion Dawkins even <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp/137778/dion-dawkins-buffalo-bills-refers-to-cj-gardner-johnson-as-tazmanian-devil\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp/137778/dion-dawkins-buffalo-bills-refers-to-cj-gardner-johnson-as-tazmanian-devil\">detailed his rapidly formed bond</a> with the safety on and off the field, referencing Gardner-Johnson as the teammate he didn’t know he needed. \n\nThough Gardner-Johnson is only playing on a one-year prove it deal worth a maximum of $6 million, on the field he can provide much-needed stability at the other safety position opposite Cole Bishop. That stability has frankly been nonexistent after the golden years of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer at safety for the Bills. \n\nWhile Buffalo marks his sixth stop in the NFL after being selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Gardner-Johnson has proven to be a game-changing defensive back in all facets of playing the position. \n\nHe’s had a pair of six-interception seasons — in 2022 and 2024 with the Eagles — and has six years with seven or more pass breakups as a professional. \n\nKnown for his pesky on-field attitude and penchant for trash talking, Gardner-Johnson also brings an “edge” Bills GM Brandon Beane has repeatedly mentioned as something he and his staff prioritized in many acquisitions this offseason. \n\n\nWhen C.J. Gardner-Johnson flexed on Tom Brady 💀 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/OnePride?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OnePride</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/3E3FvGP3PX\">pic.twitter.com/3E3FvGP3PX</a>— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) <a href=\"https://x.com/woodwardsports/status/1696894304696840452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2023</a>\n\n\nIn college at Florida, Gardner-Johnson played plenty of nickel corner along with his regular duties safety. Last year in Chicago, he played more nickel than any other spot on the field. 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It’s a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6675:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 30: Quarterbacks Chris Oladokun #19, Garrett Nussmeier #14, Patrick Mahomes #15 and Justin Fields #6 walk toward the practice field during Kansas City Chiefs training camp at Missouri Western State University on July 30, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThursday’s <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/kansas-city-chiefs\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> training camp practice gets underway at 9:15 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on the practice fields alongside Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.\n\nThe full squad will be practicing for the eighth time, but after three consecutive days in pads, it should be a lighter day on the field.\n\nIt’s a wet, rainy, cool day in north Missouri.\n\nThursday’s practice will be open to the public. There will be eight additional public practices, plus one more that will be open only to Season Ticket Members. Tickets are required for admission to practices, and select sessions require a $7 paid admission. Please <a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\">click here</a> for more information about the practice schedule.\n\nArrowhead Pride’s Caleb James (<a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs?s=20\">@CJScoobs on X</a>) is on hand to provide complete coverage of the session, along with other Chiefs beat reporters and TV crews. Here we’ll bring you the best practice updates found on social media.\n\nPlease note: The most recent posts will display first, with older content starting from the bottom.\n\nPlease use the comment section to share your perspective as well!\n\n\nTempers flaring. Hard to tell from where I’m at but it looks like some DB’s and WR’s are getting into it in the red zone drill.— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2085388060750172312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJustin Fields is getting a few reps with the 1s during a light 10-10-10 practice today. A preseason opener preview?— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2085386724528574776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nA big time fingertip catch by Briningstool on a pass from Mahomes excites the crowd.— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2085385785264726052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCanady and Delane both out there at corner along with Williams. R Mason Thomas rotating in at DE. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2085382512897835121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLB wise for first team is Cochrane, Bolton and McDonald. Tranquill and Bassa are both injured right now. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2085381508139794886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFor example: Chris Oladokun threw a couple of great looking balls that turned into an interception. Scout offense running plays they just saw, and the defense knows what is coming. It’s scripted. <a href=\"https://t.co/oeNy9vjPms\">https://t.co/oeNy9vjPms</a>— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2085380477267927085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe safety rotation has been Gilman, Rolland-Wallace and Conner. Nohl Williams has been out there for every rep, others rotationing in and out at CB <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2085377028769956078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJustin Fields with a nice pass to Jeff Caldwell who had a step on Conner— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2085375902419231202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFields now getting some reps with the 1s. As is Armstrong, Wiley and Holiday. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2085374981517574235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDL: Karlaftis RDE, Felix LDE, Tonga 1, Woods 3. IMO today is a rest 95 day. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2085375618963603741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> are currently in install right now today. Will be a light practice day. Think of it like an amped up walkthrough. Get the plays executed. Give the look needed and move on.— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2085371848267538650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKhalil Benson once more out with the first team at RT as the offense gets rolling through unit.— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2085370625045205453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNot practicing for the Chiefs’ Thursday 10-10-10: WR Cyrus Allen, WR Xavier Worthy, LB Drue Tranquill, LB Jeff Bassa, CB Kristian Fulton, CB L’Jarius Sneed and DL Ashton Gillotte. CB Mansoor Delane remains in a yellow non-contact jersey and Omarr Norman-Lott still on PUP.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2085369538229502186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNo helmet for CB L’Jarius Sneed, normally an indication a player won’t practice. Today is a short 10-10-10 workout in a 6-day straight stretch, so load management would be a logical reason. <a href=\"https://t.co/M4A7UXbNjv\">pic.twitter.com/M4A7UXbNjv</a>— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2085366891090944236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786025700;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7591;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Justin Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:510;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8a15a4250700410e2573442ed9be890b\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Chicago Bears injury updates (sort of) for Coby Bryant and Kyler Gordon\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/120151/chicago-bears-injury-updates-sort-of-for-coby-bryant-and-kyler-gordon\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was asked this morning about a timeline for the return of safety Coby Bryant, who injured his knee at practice earlier this week, and he said the team was still gathering information. And about that 8-10 week timeline that ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, Johnson said, “I don’t know where […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1888:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 19: Kyler Gordon #6 of the Chicago Bears tackles Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game at Solider Field on October 19, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nChicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was asked this morning about a timeline for the return of safety Coby Bryant, who injured his knee at practice earlier this week, and he said the team was still gathering information. \n\nAnd about that 8-10 week timeline that ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, Johnson said, “I don’t know where you guys got that; hasn’t been said here. I’ll let you guys know whenever we know for sure what it looks like for him.”\n\nJohnson was also asked about his other injured defensive back, Kyler Gordon (calf), who began training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and who missed much of the offseason activities as well. \n\n“There is no update. He’s continuing to rehab.”\n\nAs far as updates go, these are pretty thin, but we’re talking about two very important pieces of Dennis Allen’s defense. We’ll share more once we know more. \n\nJohnson also said it was good to have linebacker T.J. Edwards back, and that they’ll “continue to get him more involved and ramped up.” He added, “You could certainly feel his presence and hear his communication out there on the defense, which was good to see.”\n\nHe also had some good stuff on Darnell Wright, the left tackle competition, Austin Booker, and more. \n\nYou can check out his full press conference here.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786025283;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8293;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Coby Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10235;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Roschon Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:511;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"62eed5bb41d081effc741a2ca1c9ab51\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Raiders news: Fans not confident in Super Bowl run\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135086/raiders-news-fans-super-bowl-predictions\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"There is, no doubt, that there is a lot of excitement about the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season as they begin the Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza era. But just how much excitement is there? Well, according to one study, the excitement about the 2026 Raiders does have a cap. In a recent study by […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3394:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Las Vegas Raiders fans Petra Thiessen and Thomas Thiessen, both of Nevada, and Marilyn Acasio and Mark \"Gorilla Rilla\" Acasio, both of California, react in the fourth quarter of the Raiders\' game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 14-12. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere is, no doubt, that there is a lot of excitement about the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season as they begin the Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza era.\n\nBut just how much excitement is there? Well, according to one study, the excitement about the 2026 Raiders does have a cap. \n\n<a href=\"https://tradehandle.com/prediction-markets/nfl-predictions-study/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://tradehandle.com/prediction-markets/nfl-predictions-study/\">In a recent study by tradehandle.com</a>, 3,000 Raiders’ fans were surveyed and just six percent said they think the team can make the Super Bowl at the end of the season and 56 percent of the Raiders’ fans polled in this survey are nervous about the upcoming season.\n\nI think this all pretty fair.\n\nRaiders fans should be excitement, but it’s always prudent to be nervous and realistic as well. I mean, how many New England Patriots really thought the tema would make the Super Bowl last season?\n\nIf they were being realistic not many. But it happened and it can happen in the case of the 2026 Raiders.\n\nBut let’s just not expect it.\n\nIn other Raiders’ news:\n\n\nQB rankings: Yahoo ranks<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/betting/article/oddsmakers-rank-all-32-nfl-starting-qbs-by-point-spread-value-josh-allen-is-the-clear-no-1-130725555.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/betting/article/oddsmakers-rank-all-32-nfl-starting-qbs-by-point-spread-value-josh-allen-is-the-clear-no-1-130725555.html\"> all 32 starting quarterbacks.</a>\n\n\n\nRB rankings: PFF ranks the <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2084619191408365878?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2084619191408365878?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\">best running backs in the NFL.</a>\n\n\n\nShare your thoughts in Silver and Black Pride’s Feed in the comment section or by <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">following this link to the Feed post.</a>\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786025280;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:512;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"abbce52f0b0fdd98f20981f6a6254d73\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Terry McLaurin is a buy right now and the Diggs signing is the reason why\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vh5858/terry_mclaurin_is_a_buy_right_now_and_the_diggs/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2922:\"It seems like Washington has been searching for a McLaurin running mate his entire career. And while now they might have it in Diggs, I feel like the market is going to read that as target competition and knock McLaurin down a tier. I think that’s backwards, and if his price dips I’m buying. McLaurin’s problem was never talent, it was deployment. He lined up left outside on 72.3% of his sampled snaps in his last full Reception Perception profile. Harmon has only ever charted four seasons above 70% at a single alignment, and three of them were Kingsbury offenses. His point is that it makes your best receiver easier to defend and skew coverage toward. McLaurin’s splits back it up: 79th percentile against man, 76th against press, 28th against zone. When a defense always knows where you’ll be, zone is where they get you. Two things have changed that. Kingsbury is gone and Blough is moving Daniels under center more with a balanced attack. That’s a big shift from an offense that led the league in shotgun and no-huddle. Scheme change alone only goes so far though, because you can move a guy around all you want if there’s nobody else on the field worth accounting for. That’s the part Diggs solves. He also can’t take McLaurin’s routes even if Washington wanted him to. Their depth of target last season was 8.7 and 14.1, with McLaurin ninth-deepest among 67 receivers with 55+ targets. Diggs’ deep juice is gone and he gets caught trying to stack corners on go routes outside, but he still grades as a possession flanker who wins from multiple alignments. McLaurin ran a nine route on a career-high 18.8% of his routes at a 67.4% success rate. Two completely different, complimentary roles. Last year was tough with McLaurin hurt, on a 5-12 team, catching passes from backups, and still he posted a career-high 2.22 YPRR and an 87.0 PFF receiving grade, ninth of 81 qualifiers. Blough has said he wants him at 10 targets a game and explosive receptions to flip the field. If you’re looking for an actual downgrade, it’s probably Chig. He’s supposed to inherit the Ertz role, which was 91 targets and a 30.9% red zone target share. Diggs at 8.7 aDOT is a lot closer to that job than to McLaurin’s. That said, I think Chig’s value is YAC where Diggs offers almost none at this stage, so maybe they coexist better than the depth chart suggests. Antonio Williams obviously takes a big hit, sliding to WR3, though a year learning behind those two isn’t a bad rookie season. I will say there’s one big risk to all of this. Daniels’ aDOT was 7.99 last year, 38th in the league. If he stays a checkdown thrower, the coverage math I mentioned above never works out and Diggs just eats the short stuff while McLaurin’s deep shots stay theoretical. Where’s everyone else at on this? Is Scary Terry about to be even scarier? submitted by /u/k1ngofk1cks [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3268:\"It seems like Washington has been searching for a McLaurin running mate his entire career. And while now they might have it in Diggs, I feel like the market is going to read that as target competition and knock McLaurin down a tier. I think that’s backwards, and if his price dips I’m buying. McLaurin’s problem was never talent, it was deployment. He lined up left outside on 72.3% of his sampled snaps in his last full Reception Perception profile. Harmon has only ever charted four seasons above 70% at a single alignment, and three of them were Kingsbury offenses. His point is that it makes your best receiver easier to defend and skew coverage toward. McLaurin’s splits back it up: 79th percentile against man, 76th against press, 28th against zone. When a defense always knows where you’ll be, zone is where they get you. Two things have changed that. Kingsbury is gone and Blough is moving Daniels under center more with a balanced attack. That’s a big shift from an offense that led the league in shotgun and no-huddle. Scheme change alone only goes so far though, because you can move a guy around all you want if there’s nobody else on the field worth accounting for. That’s the part Diggs solves. He also can’t take McLaurin’s routes even if Washington wanted him to. Their depth of target last season was 8.7 and 14.1, with McLaurin ninth-deepest among 67 receivers with 55+ targets. Diggs’ deep juice is gone and he gets caught trying to stack corners on go routes outside, but he still grades as a possession flanker who wins from multiple alignments. McLaurin ran a nine route on a career-high 18.8% of his routes at a 67.4% success rate. Two completely different, complimentary roles. Last year was tough with McLaurin hurt, on a 5-12 team, catching passes from backups, and still he posted a career-high 2.22 YPRR and an 87.0 PFF receiving grade, ninth of 81 qualifiers. Blough has said he wants him at 10 targets a game and explosive receptions to flip the field. If you’re looking for an actual downgrade, it’s probably Chig. He’s supposed to inherit the Ertz role, which was 91 targets and a 30.9% red zone target share. Diggs at 8.7 aDOT is a lot closer to that job than to McLaurin’s. That said, I think Chig’s value is YAC where Diggs offers almost none at this stage, so maybe they coexist better than the depth chart suggests. Antonio Williams obviously takes a big hit, sliding to WR3, though a year learning behind those two isn’t a bad rookie season. I will say there’s one big risk to all of this. Daniels’ aDOT was 7.99 last year, 38th in the league. If he stays a checkdown thrower, the coverage math I mentioned above never works out and Diggs just eats the short stuff while McLaurin’s deep shots stay theoretical. Where’s everyone else at on this? Is Scary Terry about to be even scarier? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/k1ngofk1cks\"> /u/k1ngofk1cks </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vh5858/terry_mclaurin_is_a_buy_right_now_and_the_diggs/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vh5858/terry_mclaurin_is_a_buy_right_now_and_the_diggs/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786025142;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:513;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b3493971949c9ac3560e7a002b8a5092\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"The Toughest Roster Battle on the Rams Might Be at Defensive Tackle\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/145219/rams-defensive-tackles-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:352:\"The Los Angeles Rams may have one of the NFL’s deepest defensive tackle rooms entering 2026, even without adding Aaron Donald. Kobie Turner has already developed into one of football’s premier interior pass rushers. Poona Ford helped transform the Rams’ run defense. Braden Fiske is looking to rebound, Tyler Davis earned a larger role last […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:17153:\"\n\n\n \n The L.A. Rams defensive line is ready for a lot of celebrating in 2026 (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams may have one of the NFL’s deepest defensive tackle rooms entering 2026, even without adding Aaron Donald.\n\nKobie Turner has already developed into one of football’s premier interior pass rushers. Poona Ford helped transform the Rams’ run defense. Braden Fiske is looking to rebound, Tyler Davis earned a larger role last season, and several young players are battling for what could be the final two roster spots.\n\nWith training camp underway, here’s a complete look at every Rams defensive tackle, how each player fits Chris Shula’s defense, and who has the best chance to make the 53-man roster.\n\nWho’s locked into the roster? Who’s on the bubble? Which players have breakout potential? Here’s a player-by-player breakdown of the Rams’ defensive tackle room.\n\nVersatility in Defensive Linemen\n\nOne reason the Rams value depth so highly is the way defensive line coach Giff Smith and defensive coordinator Chris Shula deploy their front. Rather than assigning players to fixed roles, Los Angeles asks its interior defenders to move throughout the formation, creating one of the NFL’s most versatile defensive line rotations.\n\nThe Rams put a lot of weight on the shoulders of the defensive interior, gone are the days when they made due with their 5-2 base and high shell coverages. Last year, <a href=\"https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/stats-nfl/nfl-defensive-tendencies/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/stats-nfl/nfl-defensive-tendencies/\">according to Sharp Football Analysis</a>, L.A. used sub defensive packages at a 75 percent clip. The defensive front was expected to provide the pass rush pressure without a lot of blitz calls, 18 percent, second fewest in the NFL. They were also expected to hold their mud against the run, with Shula using light boxes 56 percent of the time to lure opponents into running the football.\n\n2026 sees the return of all six of seven snap recipients from last year, only Jack Heflin (8 reps) is gone. It will be a tough room to bust into for the few newcomers. Let’s meet them all.\n\nMeat on the bone\n\nKobie Turner – 6’2” 290 lb. 32” arms \n\nIn his three pro seasons, Turner has been a steady force in the Rams interior. He’s put up consistent production numbers up and proven to be very durable, seeing action in all 51 regular season games as well as every playoff matchup.<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pff-101\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pff-101\"> Pro Football Focus recently ranked him </a>as the 59th best player in the NFL and 4th best defensive tackle. His 69 pressures in 2025 was second-best in the NFL.\n\nEven though Turner lacks prototypical mass and has adequate arm length, his build is stout and powerful. He’ll have problems if opposing blockers latch on to him, but he eludes them with nimble footwork, short area agility, and change of direction. Plays with low pads and a constant motor. Follows the ball in pursuit and a good tackler. Has very good hand fighting skills, a bevy of pass rush moves, and is bursty and powerful on stunts/loops/twists.\n\nPoona Ford – 6’ 314 lb. 33” arms \n\nBuilt like a fireplug with good arm length, Ford was brought in last season as a free agent to help re-build the Rams run defense and did exactly that.<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-the-nfls-most-improved-defenses-by-epa-per-play-in-2025\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-the-nfls-most-improved-defenses-by-epa-per-play-in-2025\"> According to Pro Football Focus</a>, the L.A. run defense improved from 27th in Expected Points Added (EPA) per play in 2024 to 8th in 2025. Ford was a huge part of the upgrade.\n\nAs part of the Rams interior rotation, he was in on about 50 percent of reps, down from his past work, but that seems about right for a 31 year-old that has spent eight seasons in the middle of a gang fight. His thick build, strong lower half, and low pad level gives him leverage, as well as a strong anchor. When matched against double team’s, he engages from underneath and corkscrews his leg into the turf to hold his ground. Ford’s also sneaky quick through gaps, if not briskly squared up. A power-based pass rusher, best-suited to collapsing the pocket than chasing down quarterbacks.\n\n\nPoona Ford (<a href=\"https://x.com/PoonaF_95?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PoonaF_95</a>) with the swipe swim. Gets the sack to force OT! <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PassRush?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PassRush</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/InteriorRusher?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InteriorRusher</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RamsHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RamsHouse</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Wluqm1LILb\">pic.twitter.com/Wluqm1LILb</a>— DLineVids (@dlinevids1) <a href=\"https://x.com/dlinevids1/status/2001874055302094897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2025</a>\n\n\nBraden Fiske – 6’4” 294 lb. 31” arms \n\nFiske looks to bounce back after battling the sophomore jinx in 2025. His production in snaps, tackles, and sacks were substantially down. To be fair, he got a late start after knee surgery in his rookie off-season and was hit-and-miss on the 2025 injury lists with ankle and oblique woes. He did however, play well in the playoffs.\n\nWins with get-off, nimble feet, and effort. Strong hand fighter. Very impressive is how he keeps opposing linemen from squaring him up, he plays on their shoulders, abating their balance and power. When he has an edge, he really bursts to the ball. Conversely, his average arm length and relative lack of low mass can allow linemen to stick to him. His burst is not only evident as a pass rusher, Fiske gets through gaps or backdoors in a hurry, particularly against zone runs. His upper body strength allows him to stack/shed well.\n\nTyler Davis 6’2” 305 lb. 31 3/8” arms \n\nCompact, blocky frame, his build starts him with good leverage. Davis plays a very disciplined game, consistently maintaining his gaps. Shows the ability to control and stack/shed or drive blockers with constantly moving feet and strength. He generally has good awareness as to what’s going on around him, reacting and flowing towards the ball. A better run defender than pass rusher, when he stays low he is very hard to move off his spot, even versus double teams. Not a lot of pass rush moves, but Davis can be explosive off the snap and strikes a powerful punch. He can pressure opposing linemen when shooting gaps \n\nLast year, Davis nearly doubled his snaps from his rookie season and stat production was commensurate. His toughness versus the run makes him one of the “dirty work” players on the interior, he’s accountable, disciplined, and tough. \n\nRoster battle: youth and exuberance vs. age and treachery\n\nTy Hamilton – 6’3” 301 lb. 32 1/4” arms \n\nRe-watching Hamilton’s film, his work as a rookie didn’t fully match up to his college traits. He did show a quick and accurate punch and plays with low pad leverage. It was his get-off that didn’t show up. In college, his twitch and leg drive were explosive. He stacks blockers well, but lacked in shedding them. Held his ground pretty well, even on double teams. Pursues to the ball well. His pass rush is bullrush-based, didn’t show a lot of different moves, although he did hand fight well.\n\nA 2025 Round 5 draftee, Hamilton played in 14 regular season games with 138 snaps. Well-put together frame and tested quite well for athleticism, strength, and explosiveness. Big, strong hands and adequate arm length. Year 2 will be the litmus test for how much value Hamilton will offer going forward. The traits are right, he will just need to apply them.\n\n\nThis is one play by Ty Hamilton that is pretty good. They have been playing him mostly at NT. Here in a near 4-point stance in a shade technique. He steps and fights pressure and keeps his legs at a good leverage angle step, then control step, keeping eyes up <a href=\"https://t.co/D35XTWdvuc\">pic.twitter.com/D35XTWdvuc</a>— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) <a href=\"https://x.com/53_jim70721/status/1957493716081602718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 18, 2025</a>\n\n\nLarrell Murchison – 6’3” 297 lb. 32 5/8”arms \n\nOriginally a Round 5 selection (Tennessee Titans) in the 2020 NFL Draft, Murchison came to L.A. off waivers in December 2022. He made the Rams opening roster in 2023 and 2025. He was destined to make it in 2024, but two separate injuries, a late-camp broken arm and right after coming off the Injured Reserve List, a broken ankle kept him on the sidelines for the whole season.\n\nMurchison has carved out a role as a depth player. In 2 1/2 active seasons, he’s played in 34 games with 432 snaps. Ofttimes his work was mop up duty, but he did make three starts. Plays with veteran savvy and 100 percent effort, fairly well-rounded game, just no outstanding traits. Adequate arm length to keep distance, plays low, and has good contact balance. Best in short area situations, a bit heavy-footed for work in space.\n\nThe big boys\n\nTim Keenan – 6’1” 327 lb. 30 1/2” arms \n\nThe drafting of Keenan in Round 7 this year was another nod towards reinforcing the L.A, run defense. His dense, stocky frame is built for controlling the line of scrimmage and plugging gaps. Bit of bad timing, this is a deep unit and he’ll have to show out to win the roster battle. If he sees action as a rookie, not much pass rush should be expected, he’s best suited as a space/block gobbler.\n\nHigh-end film from 2024, at times dominating at the SEC level. Missed the early part of 2025 with “tightrope” surgery on his ankle and didn’t look as explosive in 2025 film. Still solid, just doesn’t jump out at you. If fully rehabbed and healthy, Keenan could end up as a real value, with potential to duress both the run and pass game. Plays with low pads and sports a big bottom half. Naturally tough to move, he uses a mean club move as part of his stack/shed moves. His arms are quite short, so he needs the violent hands. His short area agility and pursuit are solid.\n\n\nHere’s 21 seconds of Tim Keenan being an absolute bulldog 😤 <a href=\"https://t.co/krNRYAG02u\">pic.twitter.com/krNRYAG02u</a>— Clint Lamb (@ClintRLamb) <a href=\"https://x.com/ClintRLamb/status/1833173801418277341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 9, 2024</a>\n\n\nBill Norton – 6’6” 330 lb. 32 1/4” arms \n\nHighly recruited out of high school as a four-star interior player. Big and thick, top to bottom, arm length is adequate. On tape, his move skills look better, than his Pro Day times. Norton has good get off and the first step to be a penetrator and is best as a linear mover. He appears to have fairly nifty feet, and loose limbs, has what I call call “phone booth”agility in traffic and tight areas. He’s adept at pursuing the ball in the pocket, but will struggle out in open space. While he shows good strength in both halves and strikes quickly and solidly, he’s too often in the habit of standing up as his first move. It not only affects his punch, losing power, but also can take away balance and base in run defense. Norton lines up primarily on the nose or shaded, but has worked at both 3/5T as well.\n\nLong shots\n\nPayton Zdroik – 6’ 276 lb. 31 3/8” arms \n\nSquatty frame with natural low center of gravity. Under-sized and only adequate arm length for an interior lineman. Zdroik does have very good athleticism, <a href=\"https://x.com/MathBomb/status/2040769442850701809?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/MathBomb/status/2040769442850701809?s=20\">RAS gives him a 9.26 score </a>and it pairs with stellar upper body strength. He will have to prove he can win at the NFL level with his get-off, quickness and agility. When he combines that initial quickness and low leverage with stellar upper body strength and pretty good hand fighting, he flashes the ability to be a gap penetrator and get after it as a pass rusher. Against the run, he can easily be swallowed up, but works hard and has the strength to stack/shed. Strong in pursuit. Although bowling ball shaped, he looks fluid enough to get a look on special teams and he worked out for scouts as a fullback at his Pro Day.\n\nJaxson Moi – 6’2” 293 lb. 32” arms 10” hands\n\nStocky frame gives Moi natural low leverage. Below NFL athletic testing standards. Appears to offer more potential as an effort-based run stopper than pass rusher, a doer of dirty work. Shows good get-off and engages hands quickly. Gives maximum effort and pursues well, but lacks pop in his punch and the leg drive to collapse the pocket. That lack of lower body strength is apparent, he works hard to hold ground inside, but struggles with double teams. He follows the ball and can get off blockers to pursue, this effort can lead to clean up tackles and sacks. Although he doesn’t show many moves in his toolbox to create pressure, he has good timing and hand/eye coordination to get into passing lanes and jump to knock passes down. In college, Moi was often used as a blocker on offense, in jumbo short-yardage packages. \n\n2026 outlook: Who’s in and who’s out\n\nA deep and solid unit, the roster battle for the final two three spots will be a dogfight. L.A. has rostered six “true” defensive tackles in the recent past Since the departure of Aaron Donald, they’ve moved towards using a deep rotation on the interior and using them interchangeably at any position. The Rams interior scheme is built so that all the players get a shot at making big plays. An earned roster spot will likely get you a fair amount of work. \n\nLeft out will the the two undrafted rookies, while they both show good handwork and versatility, they both lack the mass and/or lower body strength. Bill Norton, a huge 2025 UDFA, played pretty well in last year’s preseason games and is a good practice squad prospect.\n\nFour players are locked in. Unit leader Kobie Turner is capable of 10+ sacks from the interior. There’s no reason to think that Poona Ford, even turning 31, is ready for a downturn. Taking into account a drop in reps, he posted some of the best numbers of his career. Braden Fiske is fully healthy and should feast lining up next to Myles Garrett. If he can return to his rookie form, he’ll terrorize opposing quarterbacks. Reports are that Tyler Davis is considered <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/sean-mcvay-tyler-higbee-kobie-turner-rams-training-camp-press-conference-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.therams.com/news/sean-mcvay-tyler-higbee-kobie-turner-rams-training-camp-press-conference-2026\">‘the brains” </a>of the L.A. interior defenders, and quizzes his mates on what keys they should look for when faced with a particular formation.\n\nThat leaves three prospects to battle for the last two roster spots. Veteran Larrell Murchison has been through the wars, he’s not that old, but the Rams might prefer to build for the future. Ty Hamilton must show improvement on his rookie season. Although he wasn’t bad and was getting consistent reps down the stretch and through the playoffs, he must re-establish his burst off the snap. Tim Keenan’s ankle should be completely healed, if he plays like his 2024 college film, he’ll find a role.\n\nWhich players will make the Rams defensive interior unit to start 2026?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786024920;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Los Angeles Rams Depth Chart\";i:1;s:23:\"Los Angeles Rams Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11677;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Braden Fiske\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10916;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kobie Turner\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:514;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d2f38f22bda33badce9be9037a3c4684\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Jason La Canfora talks C.J. Stroud with NFL insiders\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76862/jason-la-canfora-talks-c-j-stroud-with-nfl-insiders\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"Jason La Canfora is in a very small group of journalists who sit at the tip of the NFL news cycle spear. Along with Adam Schefter and 1 or 2 others, if these guys are unavailable, a ridiculously high percentage of NFL breaking news comes through him, usually via X (Twitter). So, when I’m alerted […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5744:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: C.J. Stroud #7 and Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans embrace on the field after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJason La Canfora is in a very small group of journalists who sit at the tip of the NFL news cycle spear. Along with Adam Schefter and 1 or 2 others, if these guys are unavailable, a ridiculously high percentage of NFL breaking news comes through him, usually via X (Twitter). \n\nSo, when I’m alerted that La Canfora <a href=\"https://www.casino.ca/jason-la-canfora-quarterback-state-of-play/\">did an exclusive piece</a> for the Canadian website Casino.ca, focused on Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (and Baker Mayfield & Lamar Jackson), I sit up and take notice. \n\nFor the piece, La Canfora discussed the 3 field generals with a wide range of NFL folks from scouts, to executives to general managers. While there’s no “hidden truth” any of them have that predicts the future, it does come with some solid legitimacy since these are smart, successful people paid to be smart and successful when it comes to NFL quarterbacks. \n\nRight out of the gate, one of them kicks Stroud when he’s down.\n\n\nAn advance scout who does a lot of work in the AFC South told La Canfora, regarding CJ Stroud’s playoff performance v New England, “Houston wins that game if Davis Mills starts”.\n\n\nIt’s hard to know for sure if Mills would have won that game due to a variety of factors that we’ll never see play out. Does Vrabel dial up a different defense based on Mills vs Stroud? Are there 1 or more Patriot defenders who have a banner game due to matching up better against Mills’ style than Strouds’? Does the Houston O-Line respond worse to Mills than Stroud? Is the stage too big for Mills the same way many feel it may have been too big for Stroud? Certainly a lot to crunch through on that one…\n\nAnother interesting tidbit:\n\n\nIt stands to reason that at least one of them [Jackson, Mayfield, Stroud] won’t be back with their current team by 2027, and possibly more. Front office executives around the NFL are watching closely to see if they might be able to land one of these accomplished passers next season, as supply never meets demand with the most important position in all of professional sports.\n\n\nIt’s hard to argue the possibility that Stroud is no longer in H-Town if this season doesn’t bear better results than last. Especially if the fault lands at C.J.’s cleats. But it also shows the value of all 3 signal callers – if any was “trash” other teams wouldn’t be watching, hoping, praying for a chance to grab 1 of them should they land in the unemployment line after the 2026 season. \n\nHere’s where La Canfora focuses in on Stroud:\n\n\nStroud, also a first-round pick, is three years into his career, they have a fifth-year option on him and they could apply franchise tags after that. The Texans were never going to make a real push to sign him this year after some dramatic declines from his rookie season, and general manager Nick Caserio is a product of Bill Belichick in New England – even Tom Brady took less to be a part of that dynasty and there was no dynasty without Brady.\n\n\n\n“Nick is no pushover,” another general manager told me this offseason. “Stroud is going to have to earn it.”\n\n\nThe notion that Caserio and the Texans have to give Stroud a big paycheck at the end of this year isn’t necessarily rooted in fact. The option and tags could buy them time to get Stroud onboard and/or replaced. \n\nLa Canfora’s hot take on how this plays out:\n\n\nPrediction: Stroud heads into 2027 without a new deal\n\n\nThere are 17 games in the 2026 Houston Texans schedule – and hopefully, at least 3 more after those. If they win the last 3-4, Stroud will likely get paid. If not, La Canfora may seem prophetic. \n\nA lot of folks familiar with Stroud’s days at Ohio State were somewhat shocked at his early, elite-adjacent performances in the NFL. Most of those same folks are buying the current Stroud as the guy they knew all along who couldn’t get it done. \n\nOn the flipside, Stroud does hold the Rose Bowl record for most passing touchdowns in a game – in a stadium that holds 100k+ people. 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(Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWe are over a week into <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> training camp, which has given the national media time to make stops in St. Joe to take in practice.\n\nAlbert Breer, senior NFL reporter for Sports Illustrated, visited practices this week and shared insight in <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-chiefs-notebook-training-camp-mahomes\">an article from earlier this week</a>, emptying out his notebook with plenty about the team heading into the 2026 season.\n\nOne particular note about rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen, currently recovering from a bone bruise on his shin, stood out:\n\n\nThe bigger questions lingering are elsewhere in the skill group, particularly at receiver. Rashee Rice, coming off injury, needs to be more dependable—he’s still working his way back. Third-year man Xavier Worthy has had a really solid camp, and looks ready to take a step. And rookie Cyrus Allen, a fifth-rounder out of Cincinnati, might’ve been the best receiver in camp before bruising his shin; he’s expected back soon. The Chiefs see some similarities to Stefon Diggs in physical profile and play style in Allen, and he’s very much part of the offensive plan.\n\n\nThe stylistic comparison to veteran free agent Stefon Diggs is interesting, but it’s also noteworthy to me that Diggs is a former fifth-round pick (146th overall), just like Allen (176th overall).\n\nWith the talent Allen has flashed so far in camp, is it possible the Chiefs struck gold late in the draft with a Pro Bowl-level wideout? 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There have even been days when defenders have dominated. The presence of defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence and safety Bryan Cook has really changed the feel of this entire defense. That isn’t to diminish players […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4420:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Barrett Carter #49 and Demetrius Knight Jr. #44 of the Cincinnati Bengals hold up turkey after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMany fans probably would have been shocked to hear that the defense is holding its own in training camp so far. There have even been days when defenders have dominated. The presence of defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence and safety Bryan Cook has really changed the feel of this entire defense.\n\nThat isn’t to diminish players like Boye Mafe constantly pressuring quarterback Joe Burrow. You can see how much the offense has to account for those guys, and also how easy it is for them to absolutely blow things up.\n\nIt would be nice to see the offense go off more than a few plays during practice, but it’s safe to say most fans will take this change of pace. At least for now, that is.\n\nBengals News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/william-wagner-engineer-2026-training-camp-jay-harbaugh\">Will Wagner Looks to Engineer Uneventful Year Two</a>\n\n\n“I use my mechanical engineering degree pretty much every day in long snapping,” Wagner said in an interview while at Michigan. “In engineering, I have to know how matter is going to react if I put force in one place compared to another, and it’s the same in long snapping — how is the ball going to fly if I snap it one way versus another?”\n\n\nA very interesting look into the mind of a long snapper. If you have been a Bengals fan long enough you do not take for granted having a quality long snapper in the fold.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/training-camp-report-bryan-cook-barrett-carter-sal-stewart\">Training Camp Report | New-Look Defense Turning Heads</a>\n\n\nIt was Carter who had a day Tuesday, playing downhill and, for the most part, helping bottle up an inside running game that had gouged holes the day before. Featuring some collisions with tight end Erick All Jr. as fullback. Knight was good, too, but Carter is the guy talking to Golden in his helmet before every play and getting them lined up.\n\n\nThe defense as a whole had some really nice things to say about Barrett Carter and his performance so far in training camp. It is something fans will hope to see during the season. I sure I am not alone in that I would willingly eat crow if Carter turns things around.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bengals-offensive-players-and-coaches-say-dexter-lawrence-is-dominating-practices\">Bengals’ offensive players and coaches say Dexter Lawrence is dominating practices</a>\n\n\n“There’s certain guys in this league like Dexter who wreck a whole game play and you have to do everything around them and you change everything you’re doing,” Risner said. “You’re going to have to change how you block against certain guys. He’s just making us do it really early and really often.”\n\n\nIt certainly isn’t surprising to see Lawrence do these kinds of things. When the trade happened many were worried we might be getting a player on decline. 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That will, of course, mean good things for the team as a whole, but it also will mean significant leaps up the all-time statistical leaderboards for a few notable names on the Packers. Here’s how the Packers could rewrite the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6313:\"\n\n\n \n Jordan Love, number 10 of the Green Bay Packers, throws a football during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, on August 2, 2026. (Photo by Ross Harried/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images \n\nIf all goes well, the Packers’ offense should put up some big numbers this year. That will, of course, mean good things for the team as a whole, but it also will mean significant leaps up the all-time statistical leaderboards for a few notable names on the Packers.\n\nHere’s how the Packers could rewrite the record books in 2026.\n\nPassing stats\n\nJordan Love stands to make the most meaningful mark on the Packers’ record books this year. He’s currently tied with Tobin Rote for fifth all time in passing yards with 11,535. It will take him multiple seasons to catch Lynn Dickey for fourth all time, but he’ll overtake Rote with his first completion of 2026. Let’s go ahead and knock that out on the first play of the first game.\n\nWith 83 passing touchdowns to his name, Love needs just seven touchdowns to pass Rote (89) for fifth all time in passing touchdowns. If he threw 51, he’d leap past Dickey for the fourth spot. That’s not impossible, but it’d take some doing — he’d only have to throw more touchdowns than any Packers player has ever thrown in a season to make it happen. A guy can dream!\n\nRushing stats\n\nJosh Jacobs ranks 18th in Packers history with 2,258 rushing yards. The first name on his overtake list is A.J. Dillon; Jacobs needs just 171 yards to pass the former Packers’ second round pick.\n\nHow high can Jacobs climb? 1,000 yards would get him past Donny Anderson for 14th all-time, and that’s probably about the upper limit. He’d need more than 1,500 yards to jump Paul Hornung (3,711) and get into the top 10, and Aaron Rodgers currently sits at 11th with 3,466. Both are probably safe this year.\n\nHowever, he can make some serious noise on the all-time rushing touchdowns list. His 28 touchdowns already have him tied with Dorsey Levens and Elijah Pitts for 11th, and two scores puts him past John Brockington and Tobin Rote (29 apiece) for sole possession of ninth place. And Jacobs only climbs from there. Eight touchdowns gets him past Ted Fritsch (31), Aaron Rodgers (35), and Clark Hinkle (35) for sixth all-time, and if he can get to 10 rushing touchdowns this year, he’ll pass the great Verne Lewellen for fifth all-time. More on Jacobs and his scoring abilities later. \n\nReceiving stats\n\nChristian Watson enters 2026 as the Packers’ active leader in receiving yards, ranking 30th all time. If he notches his first 1,000 yard season, he’d pass a whole host of notable names in Packers history, including Bubba Franks, Ed West, William Henderson, Romeo Doubs, Javon Walker, Ahman Green, Jermichael Finley, and Bill Schroeder, who’s currently in possession of 18th place all time with 3,435 receiving yards.\n\nI want to call out Watson’s relationship to Doubs (at least statistically) here. Watson needs 70 catches to pass Doubs’ career total of 202 in Green Bay, but just 161 yards to surpass Doubs’ 2.424. It just goes to show the difference in what the two players offer.\n\nAs a bonus, Watson’s 20 receiving touchdowns currently have him tied with Bill Schroeder and Jermichael Finley for 20th in Packers history. Three touchdowns this season not only breaks that tie, but puts him past Romeo Doubs (21), Gary Knafelc (21), and Javon Walker (22) for 20th in Packers history. Nine touchdowns has him leaping Johnny Blood (28) for 18th on the big board.\n\nElsewhere in the world of pass catching, Tucker Kraft’s 15 touchdowns has him tied with Jayden Reed and Ron Kramer for 33rd all time. Just three more scores has him leaping notable tight ends Kramer (15), Robert Tonyan (17), Donald Lee (17), and Mark Chmura (17). Six could get him past Jermichael Finley’s career total of 20.\n\nSpeaking of Finley, it’s possible that Kraft could pass Finley on both the career yardage and touchdowns leaderboards this year. He’d need a bit more than 1,200 yards to do it, but he was on pace for 1,139 last year and I’d never put it past Kraft to smash through anything. He probably won’t catch Finley’s reception total of 223 this season (he’d need 111 to do it), but again…why bet against Tucker Kraft? Sooner or later, he’s going to be the Packer’s most statistically productive tight end of all time. Why not sooner?\n\nTo cap off the receiving section, Matthew Golden ranks 144th in Packers’ history with just 361 receiving yards. If he manages just 500 this year, he’ll climb all the way to 82nd. Progress!\n\nScoring stats\n\nScoring is much less of an important metric now than it was in earlier NFL history, but the Packers have had some notable scorers during their more than century of history, so it bears mentioning.\n\nTrey Smack is off to a shaky start so far, but he’ll make something resembling history if he makes it into the regular season. If he converts just one kick, he’ll become just the 43rd in recorded Packers history to do so, or at least history as recorded by Pro Football Reference. Two made field goals makes him a top-35 kicker in Packers history. See? The bar is low! 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Penix, who suffered a torn ACL in November, is still recovering and told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that he feels like he’s getting better every day.While Penix’s original timetable for recovery had him being cleared in late August, he said that he could be cleared “any day.”“I\'m not really chasing a timeline. I\'m just chasing trying to be better every day,” Penix said, via transcript from the team. “Each and every day I get out there, I look forward to being better than I was the day before. That comes with obviously just the reps, time on task, and also just what I\'m doing in the rehab and the treatment room as well, so I can get to where I want to be.”Penix noted he doesn’t yet have a scheduled date to get re-examined by his doctor to be cleared, but that’s a step he’ll need before he’s able to fully participate. 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McCarthy: Best Day, But Not Enough — McCarthy had his sharpest processing day of camp but couldn’t sustain it. “He’ll drop back, he’ll have a really clean process, and he’ll rip a 15-yard out route — but two plays later it feels like it’s unraveling,” Forness noted.\n\n\n\nTai Felton Turning Heads — Forness compared Felton’s emergence to K.J. Osborn’s 2021 breakout. “I’m very impressed with Tai Felton. He’s showcasing a lot.” Felton hauled in a 60-yard touchdown bomb from Murray on a deep post in team drills.\n\n\n\nChuck Demmings Is the Real Deal — The fifth-round rookie cornerback is winning reps against Justin Jefferson. “He is winning against Justin Jefferson… This dude has the perfect brain for a cornerback,” Forness said. 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On Thursday, he […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3536:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 14, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nDetroit Lions superstar Jahmyr Gibbs has returned to training camp practices, according to Pride of Detroit’s Jeremy Reisman.\n\nGibbs reported for Lions training camp last week, and while he has been participating in meetings and with his teammates, he had yet to practice while he waits for a new deal to arrive. On Thursday, he was in full uniform and participated in warm-ups, but when the team shifted to individual drills, he stepped off to the side to work with a trainer, suggesting he is going through an acclimation process.\n\n\nGibbs is not going through individual drills with the team. Currently working to the side with a trainer.— Jeremy Reisman (@DetroitOnLion) <a href=\"https://x.com/DetroitOnLion/status/2085348993853165578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis return to the field for Gibbs is another optimistic sign that he could be nearing a contract extension with the Lions, which lines up with a recent report from The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones. Before Thursday’s practice, <a href=\"https://x.com/jjones9/status/2085335570767568998\">Jones expressed optimism surrounding a new deal,</a> based on conversations with sources, and reported that a deal could “get done this week for Gibbs.”\n\nGibbs has not formally met with the media in camp, and while reporters—Pride of Detroit included—have attempted to ask him about his situation, he’s kept things very close to the vest. When asked when he plans to rejoin his teammates on the practice field, he simply responded: “Time will tell.”\n\nOn Tuesday, coach Dan Campbell was asked how other NFL running backs getting extensions could help facilitate the process of getting a deal done with Gibbs; <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168343/lions-say-bijan-robinson-extension-cant-hurt-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-talks\">he noted how it could help</a> and that he was excited to get the star running back on the field.\n\n“I think it certainly’s not going to hurt,” Campbell said. “It’s not going to hurt, but we’ll see. I’m anxious to get Gibbs back out there. Every day that goes by, that’s another day that you feel like you miss with him and getting him out there with the guys and him doing his part. 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Arizona vs. Carolina isn’t inspiring, but former Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will get the start. Either way, I and many others will take any matchup possible. Next week, the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their first preseason game. As for the Steelers, the first depth chart has […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4294:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 03, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers T.J. Watt (90) and Jack Sawyer (33) react in a practice session at Training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nToday, NFL football will be on our TV screens. Arizona vs. Carolina isn’t inspiring, but former Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will get the start. Either way, I and many others will take any matchup possible. Next week, the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their first preseason game. \n\nAs for the Steelers, the first depth chart has been released. Mike McCarthy will face the Green Bay Packers, and Aaron Rodgers will not. The interesting position group for Pittsburgh is the quarterback position. Mason Rudolph is listed second behind Rodgers, with Will Howard and Drew Allar following Rudolph.\n\nFor the most part, every spot is secured, but there is a ton of training camp left, and players will push for playing time and spots on the roster. \n\nHere is Thursday’s Three Rivers Report.\n\nSteelers coverage from Behind The Steel Curtain\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/173007/steelers-release-first-depth-chart-of-2026\">Steelers release first depth chart</a>: Wide receiver Roman Wilson is listed ahead of rookie Germie Bernard\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172992/espn-doesnt-want-steelers-in-super-bowl-per-report-aaron-rodgers\">ESPN doesn’t want the Steelers in the Super Bowl, per report</a>: Well, that’s interesting, if true. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/173003/steelers-get-clarity-on-falcons-qb-plan-ahead-of-week-1-matchup-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix\">The Steelers may have a clue who they will face in Week 1</a>: With Michael Penix still working through his injury, it sounds like the Steelers will face off with a familiar face. \n\n\nSteelers discussion: Chat in The Feed\n\nBe sure to join <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/feed\">The Feed</a>, where you can share your thoughts right now! \n\nPittsburgh Steelers news and notes\n\n\n<a href=\"https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/broderick-jones-is-back-healthy-his-path-to-start-remains-distant/\">Broderick Jones is healthy, but has to work to start</a>: The good news is Jones is healthy; he has more work to do. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-insider-offers-telling-remarks-214242756.html\">Steelers insider offers thoughts on Will Howard vs Drew Allar</a>: Some thoughts about the rookie battle at quarterback.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/pittsburgh-steelers-deshon-elliott-nearing-full-return\">DeShon Elliott is near a full return</a>: Some good news for the Steelers. \n\n\nNews from around the NFL\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123983/caleb-williams-went-from-viral-embarrassment-to-perfect-passes-at-bears-training-camp\">Bears QB Caleb Williams impressing at training camp</a>: This is a big season for the former USC quarterback.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1124032/stefon-diggs-commanders-fantasy-football-implications\">Should you draft Stefon Diggs in fantasy</a>: The new Commanders receiver will likely be a target in drafts\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137801/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-reports-c-og-austin-corbett\">Former Panthers lineman is pushing to start for Buffalo</a>: Once a journey man, Austin Corbett is fighting for a starting spot. \n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=behindthesteelcurtain&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.behindthesteelcurtain.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786021200;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";i:1;s:33:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8160;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kenny Pickett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:524;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"52eb45dd6b56e6bdcb20788b6048b53d\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Commanders News: Suddenly, every Washington fan is a Stefon Diggs fan!\";s:4:\"link\";s:141:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/429312/stefon-diggs-contract-washington-2026-offense-zach-ertz-deebo-samuel-fatman-allen\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"The Daily Slop – August 6, 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles JP Finlay Stefon […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:52183:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Daily Slop – August 6, 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\n\nDay off for the players. Back at it Friday/Saturday. But today: a physical for Stefon Diggs and an evaluation of Trey Amos and Tress Way. Both on the PUP list. There is optimism regarding their return, perhaps as soon as Friday. But… have to make sure today. <a href=\"https://t.co/eZPnAhGg1z\">pic.twitter.com/eZPnAhGg1z</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2085310501710393798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nArticles\n\nJP Finlay\n\n<a href=\"https://jpfinlay.substack.com/p/stefon-diggs-signing-proves-adam\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jpfinlay.substack.com/p/stefon-diggs-signing-proves-adam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stefon Diggs’ signing proves Adam Peters learned a lesson</a>\n\n[I]n multiple conversations with sources close to the Patriots locker room – Diggs was a model citizen and leader for the young players last year.\n\nSo now he’s coming to Washington. Coming home. A product of Good Counsel High School and the University of Maryland is now wearing burgundy and gold.\n\nDiggs makes the Commanders a better football team. Immediately.\n\n\nBreaking news on Inside Training Camp Live: Stefon Diggs is signing with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a>. <a href=\"https://t.co/gtzLxXDFCc\">pic.twitter.com/gtzLxXDFCc</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2085069026800095509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nHe has elite hands and runs great routes. He will be invaluable to Daniels on 3rd downs and in the red zone. Last year he was still recovering from a major knee injury suffered in 2024. This year, it’s entirely possible Diggs gets more speed back to add to his veteran savvy.\n\nThe Commanders defense was awful in 2025 so Peters set out to fix it. He spent real money on the defensive line, used his 1st-round pick on LB Sonny Styles, and invested in the defensive backs.\n\nThe defense already looks different, faster and possibly much better. On offense, however, questions remained at receiver. Now there’s far fewer questions.\n\n\nThe expectation from the team is that Stefon Diggs will most likely have his first press conference after Friday\'s practice.— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2085080457838751813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt would be tremendous if somebody from the collection of Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown, Jaylen Lane or rookie Antonio Williams breaks out for a great year. But that happening is hardly a given, and now there’s much less of a need for that to happen.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://jpfinlay.substack.com/p/stefon-diggs-signing-proves-adam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNOTUS\n\n<a href=\"https://www.notus.org/sports/commanders-sign-stefon-diggs-wide-receiver\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.notus.org/sports/commanders-sign-stefon-diggs-wide-receiver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The former Patriot is expected to slot in as Washington’s No. 2 receiver, answering one of the offseason’s biggest questions</a>\n\nA source close to Diggs said the 32-year-old DMV native chose Washington because he was impressed by the entire organization, from the front office to the coaches to the players.\n\nDiggs, a four-time Pro Bowler, wanted a “chance to play with one of best young [quarterbacks] and opposite one of [the] best receivers — and to do it all at home,” the source said.\n\nHis 9,032 receiving yards since 2018 is the third-most in that time period behind only Davante Adams (9,822) and Tyreek Hill (9,587).\n\nPutting a player with 942 career receptions, 11,504 yards and 74 touchdowns alongside Terry McLaurin (498 receptions, 6,961 yards and 41 touchdowns) makes the receiving unit deep and dangerous. The two veterans will be grouped with promising rookie Antonio Williams, who has had breakout moments during training camp.\n\nDiggs has also garnered headlines away from the field. In May, he was <a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/05/05/patriots-new-england-stefon-diggs-assault-chef/7fd6a84e-4872-11f1-a119-857cd2bf4fd4_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">found not guilty</a> of assaulting his private chef. He is currently <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/stefon-diggs-is-dealing-with-multiple-civil-lawsuits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suing a social media influencer</a> who has accused him of sexual assault and facing a <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stefon-diggs-fires-back-court-180253566.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">civil lawsuit</a> for accusing a former concierge of stealing his Ferrari.\n\n\nThe conversation has gone from \"who is the Commanders\' WR-2?\" to \"can they keep a 7th WR so that Dyami Brown or Van Jefferson hangs around?\" This move completely changes the room and the feeling about the talent around Daniels in a huge season.— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) <a href=\"https://x.com/GrantPaulsen/status/2085072784326107518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.notus.org/sports/commanders-sign-stefon-diggs-wide-receiver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49539100/stefon-diggs-washington-commanders-signing-contract-questions\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49539100/stefon-diggs-washington-commanders-signing-contract-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Will WR Stefon Diggs be a fit with the Washington Commanders?</a>\n\nWhy Diggs and not other WR options?\n\nIt was either Diggs or bust for Washington — nobody used those words, but one team source said he was the only free agent they were interested in signing at this time.\n\nWashington lost out on other possibilities in the offseason. It had wanted to sign Alec Pierce, but he opted to re-sign with Indianapolis before free agency; one league source said Pierce would have signed with the Commanders — had he come free.\n\nThey also tried, but failed, to sign Romeo Doubs. And Carnell Tate would have been an option had he been available with the seventh pick. In other words, they had kept searching for more at the position.\n\nWhy did the Commanders wait so long to sign him? And does his delayed start hurt his chances to make an early impact?\n\nThere were multiple reasons. At one point, Brandon Aiyuk appeared to be a possibility — Washington was just waiting for him to be released from the 49ers. The Commanders would have been interested, according to multiple team sources. But he has yet to be cut.\n\nSo that likelihood diminished this summer, putting them more on a path to Diggs, who was always going to be the more expensive option.\n\nAlso, with Diggs not in camp, others — notably rookie Williams — have gotten more reps — and a better chance for Washington to see what it had in its receiving corps. Williams in particular will play a key role, and there are similarities in how he’d be used along with Diggs.\n\nIt’s also possible that Diggs wanted to see what other opportunities arose — or the money just wasn’t right. But he had made it known that he would like to play in Washington.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49539100/stefon-diggs-washington-commanders-signing-contract-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBullock’s Film Room (subscription)\n\n<a href=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/what-wr-stefon-diggs-brings-to-the\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/what-wr-stefon-diggs-brings-to-the\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What WR Stefon Diggs brings to the Washington Commanders</a>\n\nSo what does Diggs bring to Washington? In a word; production. He’s had over 1000 receiving yards in seven of his last eight seasons. The only time he didn’t break 1000 yards during that eight year span was in 2024, where he tore his ACL after eight games, but even then he was on target to hit 1000 yards. Last year he bounced back from that ACL and had another 1000 yard season with the Patriots, becoming their top receiver on their way to the Super Bowl. But what makes him so productive and can he continue to be that productive at age 32? Let’s take a closer look.\n\nOne of the first things that stood out to me when watching Diggs film from last year wasn’t the route running or the catching ability. I’ll certainly get to those things in this post, but the thing that jumped out to me most was his ability to make himself available. Diggs consistently showed the awareness to know when his route was dead and how to adjust or go off-script to make himself available. It’s a veteran savviness that made Zach Ertz such a great target for Jayden Daniels the past two years.\n\nDiggs does this consistently on film. Sometimes it’s making small adjustments like sitting a route down in a hole in coverage, sometimes it’s going off-script when a play breaks down to make himself available. He’s been around multiple teams and multiple quarterbacks and always managed to build up a rapport with them quickly, likely due to this ability. It means when things break down and the quarterback is in trouble, they typically look to him to bail them out of it.\n\n\nWhat are the Commanders getting in WR Stefon Diggs? -Savvy veteran route runner -Reliable production -QB friendly target Full breakdown: <a href=\"https://t.co/lVBuUmdXky\">https://t.co/lVBuUmdXky</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ArQIEhyaJ3\">pic.twitter.com/ArQIEhyaJ3</a>— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkBullockNFL/status/2085320534980526328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nLast Man Standig (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/breaking-news-stefon-diggs-is-signing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/breaking-news-stefon-diggs-is-signing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington addressed its main offensive question with a seven-time 1000-yard receiver</a>\n\nHaving signed free agent TE Chig Okonkwo this offseason, Washington has one of its better receiving trios in several years, and certainly since drafting Daniels in 2024.\n\nAn outside WR much of his career, the former University of Maryland standout split time on the perimeter and in the slot with the Patriots. Washington has slot options in rookie Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane. It’s the Z- receiver spot where questions existed.\n\nFor more from Ben Standig, <a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088680/2026/08/05/commanders-stefon-diggs-contract-nfl-news/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088680/2026/08/05/commanders-stefon-diggs-contract-nfl-news/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From The Athletic (paywall)</a>:\n\nThe Commanders’ lack of a so-called No. 2 wideout was especially costly last season, when their receiving corps was decimated by injuries, leaving Deebo Samuel to carry the load for much of the season. Although Washington addressed most of its glaring roster needs this offseason, it began training camp with a clear need for another experienced playmaker.\n\nTo read more of this article from The Athletic, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088680/2026/08/05/commanders-stefon-diggs-contract-nfl-news/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/news/why-stefon-diggs-is-perfect-fit-for-jayden-daniels-commanders\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/news/why-stefon-diggs-is-perfect-fit-for-jayden-daniels-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Signing Diggs means fast tracking the young corps of WRs</a>\n\nBeyond his immediate target share, Diggs brings an elite masterclass in line-of-scrimmage mechanics directly to the film room. 2026 third-round pick Antonio Williams has impressed in camp, but expecting gaudy rookie numbers from the No. 71 overall pick is a tall order. Though already a nuanced route-runner in his own right, Williams now gains a premier veteran mentor to help elevate his craft. Studying Diggs’ subtle hip drops, footwork, and release packages will immediately accelerate the development of both Williams and incumbent Luke McCaffrey, a 2024 third-round pick who has been <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/commanders-notes-mccaffrey-daniels-shine-defense-brings-heat\">active</a> in camp and offers solid depth.\n\nMeanwhile, former first-round pick Treylon Burks and returning threat Dyami Brown offer intriguing, specialized traits — Burks as a physical possession target, and Brown as a deep threat with existing chemistry alongside Jayden Daniels. But with Diggs in the room, coasting isn’t an option. His relentless practice habits and strict standard of route precision will force everyone to earn their snaps by outworking him. For all the off-field chatter that occasionally follows him, Diggs built a strong reputation in New England as a supportive teammate and steady locker-room leader.\n\nWilliams and McCaffrey should handle the primary slot and WR3 reps, while Burks and Brown fill specialized package roles. Consequently, it would be surprising if veteran Van Jefferson makes the final roster. With Diggs in the fold, the need for a veteran floor-raiser fades, and Jefferson lacks the upside of the younger talent around him.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/news/why-stefon-diggs-is-perfect-fit-for-jayden-daniels-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders Wire\n\n<a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/08/06/commanders-signing-stefon-diggs-impressive-offseason/91193133007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/08/06/commanders-signing-stefon-diggs-impressive-offseason/91193133007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders signing Stefon Diggs caps off impressive offseason overhaul</a>\n\nNow, all the Commanders have to do is win. Easier said than done, especially considering how difficult the schedule is to begin the season. But you can’t say Peters didn’t do enough. He did. It’s up to head coach Dan Quinn now.\n\nThere has been a false narrative surrounding Peters for months that he didn’t do enough to help Daniels. Nothing will help Daniels more than an improved defense. Adding more offensive weapons is the cherry on top. What Washington needs most is a healthy Daniels.\n\nWinning the offseason does not matter. Every Commanders fan knows that all too well. However, Washington signing Stefon Diggs approximately five weeks before Week 1 caps off quite the offseason haul. Now, it must translate into wins; if it doesn’t, don’t blame Peters.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/08/06/commanders-signing-stefon-diggs-impressive-offseason/91193133007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-day-6-jayden-daniels-fights-pads\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-day-6-jayden-daniels-fights-pads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Good and Not So Good From Commanders’ Sixth Training Camp Practice</a>\n\nAfter an impressive practice on Tuesday, McCaffrey caught another touchdown and showed he can be shifty enough to win multiple reps <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-roster-ranking-16-mike-sainristil-flexibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">against Mike Sainristil</a>, who is no slouch. McCaffrey’s continued improvement is a sign he is ready for more than just returner detail.\n\nThe increased use of movement, misdirection, and unusual personnel packages is further evidence of Blough’s lineage, both as a player and as a coach. There are shades of Ben Johnson’s offense, with more to come. <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-tight-end-depth-chart-ben-sinnott-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben Sinnott using</a> a mesh concept to create traffic that helped free Antonio Williams for a touchdown was another sign of that. The offense also appears to be readying itself for the idea that trick plays will happen; on Wednesday, they got Laremy Tunsil involved.\n\nMcCaffrey and Sainristil had to be physically separated from one another at one point after their competitive sides came out a bit too much. That seemed like an isolated incident until Nick Cross made late contact with Kaytron Allen after a touchdown; Allen’s response was to throw the ball at Cross. Van Jefferson got involved with Cross after that. Less than 20 minutes later, another shoving exchange between Quan Martin and Jacoby Jones signaled a trend. The best on offense versus the best on defense is supposed to bring out a certain amount of competitive emotion, but going too far or making contact after the whistle is a different story and should be handled by the staff directly.\n\nThere was no kicking Wednesday, which gets a thumbs down from me.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-day-6-jayden-daniels-fights-pads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPhotos\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-suiting-up-for-practice-no-5#6fe5a9a3-287b-4e1a-968c-0b336d20f3f7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-suiting-up-for-practice-no-5#6fe5a9a3-287b-4e1a-968c-0b336d20f3f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHOTOS | Suiting up for Practice No. 5</a>\n\nThe Washington Commanders were back on the field with fans in the stands for another training camp practice. Tap to check out the best moments from the day.\n<a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/ez2x1emghutc5jwa23si.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/mtqlk8drbybllgk3cvng.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/supkaruicj9eah0khcb7.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/selpdjzoa8osgawspoes.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/jdbwgn6ijrkuefcpcyzy.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\n🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨: Commanders sign Stefon Diggs | Beltway Football\n\nNote from Bill-in-Bangkok: The second half of this podcast comprises interviews with two NE Patriots beat reporters who give significant insight into Stefon Diggs play and locker room presence in New England last season; I found it worthwhile listening\n\n\n\n\n🎙 Reacted in real time to the Stefon Diggs news with my guy <a href=\"https://x.com/LoganPaulsenNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LoganPaulsenNFL</a>. What this signing means for the WR room, 5, Blough. Plus, thoughts on today\'s padded practice, Luvu in \"green dot\" role, TE room, camp sleepers and much more. <a href=\"https://t.co/TqOrL2IpT2\">https://t.co/TqOrL2IpT2</a>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2085134231324238274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nOn video talking about Stefon Diggs. What else? <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNRichmond?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@espnrichmond</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/412YVAs9Z8\">https://t.co/412YVAs9Z8</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2085132841868808265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nCOMMANDERS SIGN STEFON DIGGS! Adam Peters Gives JAYDEN DANIELS a NEW WEAPON!\n\n\n\n ON SCHEDULE: Stefon Diggs Gives Commanders Another Jayden Daniels Answer\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs is the Newest Commander/Training Camp Recap\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBleeding Green Nation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/e43gfsvuxSxb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/e43gfsvuxSxb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Would you bring back Zach Ertz?</a>\n\nThe Eagles are trying to win a Super Bowl. Entrenched tight end Dallas Goedert struggles mightily with injury issues, yes. Goedert, who had an off year as a blocker in 2025, historically is a beast there though and gives the Birds versatility at the position. The team brought in Johnny Mundt to be a block-first tight end as well for this new Sean Mannion scheme given how bad the Eagles were on that front last season. Eli Stowers, a rookie second-round tight end in the Ertz mold where he’s more of a glorified possession receiver than a true in-line guy, needs to start developing too.\n\nI’m not into bringing in a guy like Ertz who can’t be a factor in the run game and who’s coming off an injury like this at his age.\n\nMaybe if the Eagles were a mediocre squad, I’d be more into a reunion so that Ertz could finish his career where it started. The goals, however, are bigger than that for this season.\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbo07fJjeWS/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/e43gfsvuxSxb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212364/3-questions-training-camp-pass-rush-linebacker-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212364/3-questions-training-camp-pass-rush-linebacker-jaydon-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 questions that have developed at Cowboys training camp</a>\n\nDo they have enough pass rush?\n\nWhile the back seven has made plays, especially defending the pass at training camp, the pass rush has been slow to develop. Dallas’ interior defensive line is built to stop the run, but for where the Cowboys were last year, they aren’t showing consistent ability to pressure the passer outside of blitzes. Donovan Ezeiruaku and Malachi Lawrence are young but the hope was they would ignite the pass rush.\n\nEzeiruaku was sent out of practice today for his role in a scuffle, perhaps also some frustration on his part. Rashan Gary is a veteran in the edge rusher group, but his calling card is more akin to stopping the run. The front office has teased about getting more veteran help, but do they stoke the embers on reigniting talks regarding Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby?\n\nThe Cowboys know that Crosby isn’t happy with the Raiders, and what would be the point of prolonging hanging on to a disgruntled player? The Cowboys and the Raiders have an excellent working relationship, so the two sides coming together isn’t far-fetched.\n\nOr, maybe the Cowboys stay the course, and Christian Parker finds ways to generate more pressure ahead of the preseason and joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. It’s not time to panic, but you couldn’t fault fans for being somewhat antsy about the defense getting to the quarterback so far.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212364/3-questions-training-camp-pass-rush-linebacker-jaydon-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/166896/roster-news-ny-giants-place-dt-roy-robertson-harris-on-injured-reserve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/166896/roster-news-ny-giants-place-dt-roy-robertson-harris-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roster news: NY Giants place DT Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve</a>\n\nThe Giants had previously hoped that DT Roy Robertson-Harris could return late in the season after suffering a torn Achilles early in the off-season. However, that hope has been put to rest and the Giants officially ended his season by placing him on the injured reserve prior to the start of the season. Robertson-Harris was a starter for the Giants in 2025 and was in line to compete for a starting job this year.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/166896/roster-news-ny-giants-place-dt-roy-robertson-harris-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\n\n\"All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/6tnRETJhQY\">pic.twitter.com/6tnRETJhQY</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2085137355174977885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nPro Football Talk\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deebo-samuels-deal-has-a-4-1-million-base-and-up-to-2-9-million-in-incentives\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deebo-samuels-deal-has-a-4-1-million-base-and-up-to-2-9-million-in-incentives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deebo Samuel’s deal has a $4.1 million base, and up to $2.9 million in incentives</a>\n\nSamuel gets a $490,000 roster bonus and a base salary of $3.27 million. The base deal includes a per-game roster bonus of $20,000 per game, for a total of $340,000. That pushes the base value to $4.1 million.\n\nThe remaining $2.9 million comes in the form of incentives.\n\nPer Maiocco, Samuel earns $200,000 bonus if he has at least 600 yards from scrimmage in the regular season. The number increases to $450,000 if Samuel has 803 or more scrimmage yards. The figure doubles if the 49ers make the playoffs.\n\nThere’s another $200,000 tied to scoring five touchdowns. At seven touchdowns, it moves to $450,000. Again, the incentive doubles if the 49ers qualify for the postseason.\n\nIf he returns at least 20 kickoffs and ranks tenth or higher in average yards per return, Samuel will earn $250,000. It doubles if the 49ers make the playoffs.\n\nIf he participates in at least 68 percent of the offensive snaps, Samuel earns another $250,000. Again, it doubles if they land in the postseason field.\n\nFinally, Samuel gets $100,000 if he’s named to the Pro Bowl team on the initial ballot.\n\n\n\nHALL OF FAME GAME TONIGHT\n\n\nHall of Fame Game loading.. 😮‍💨 🏈<a href=\"https://x.com/AZCardinals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AZCardinals</a> vs <a href=\"https://x.com/Panthers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Panthers</a>. The stage is set for Thursday, Aug. 6 in Canton. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/FGW26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FGW26</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/9RKEgf0fDp\">https://t.co/9RKEgf0fDp</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/1SyB8YG1CT\">pic.twitter.com/1SyB8YG1CT</a>— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFootballHOF/status/2084775477542056031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe quarterback matchup for Thursday\'s Hall of Fame Game between Carolina and Arizona is set 🔒 <a href=\"https://t.co/5LBRDSYuR0\">pic.twitter.com/5LBRDSYuR0</a>— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/2084706612942688613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLooks like we should hammer the UNDER in The Hall of Fame Game <a href=\"https://t.co/vBIFxtq3KM\">pic.twitter.com/vBIFxtq3KM</a>— Games with Names (@gameswithnames) <a href=\"https://x.com/gameswithnames/status/2085226047092793398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\naLot o’Twitter\n\n\nAbout time. Idk why they were making us wait <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/HTTC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HTTC</a> 🫡🫡🫡 <a href=\"https://t.co/mOmt7ckAuA\">https://t.co/mOmt7ckAuA</a>— Pierre Garçon (@PierreGarcon) <a href=\"https://x.com/PierreGarcon/status/2085097829819670558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI love the pairing of Stefon Diggs with Jayden Daniels last year Commanders WRs: #5 highest WR error rate #4 highest WR error in the slot #2 highest WR error between the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/s?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#s</a> Diggs last year: #1 highest catch rate #5 highest slot target % #1 EPA between the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/s?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#s</a> perfect match <a href=\"https://t.co/mcsDdgvkm4\">https://t.co/mcsDdgvkm4</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/5JeAXxnof8\">pic.twitter.com/5JeAXxnof8</a>— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2085183731082351048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs finished 12th in catches and 16th in receiving yards in 2025 while playing just 55% of the Patriots\' snaps. He was awesome in primetime road wins at Buffalo and Baltimore. The Commanders had a glaring WR2 need and Diggs can still flat out play. Huge signing.— Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href=\"https://x.com/FieldYates/status/2085064787906490695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nText about Steph Diggs from his time in NE: Here was our experience. He was one of if not the team leader. Vocal leader, would break down the team each day to start practice. Worked his ass off. Would check in with Vrabel and ask him if there was messaging he wanted him to get… <a href=\"https://t.co/KZSzeZZrO0\">pic.twitter.com/KZSzeZZrO0</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2085066872173555754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFrom Inside Training Camp Live with <a href=\"https://x.com/judybattista?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@judybattista</a>: A look at the latest news, with Stefon Diggs joining the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a>, Zach Ertz (ACL) being cleared, and <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> edge Jalon Walker out for the season. <a href=\"https://t.co/wT0O0vMEz4\">pic.twitter.com/wT0O0vMEz4</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2085090258115351037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBREAKING NEWS: Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/CA2oM3X8Di\">pic.twitter.com/CA2oM3X8Di</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2085063320030118267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs is back! After spending last year in New England, the veteran receiver is singing a 1-year deal with <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a>:<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/AVHaaq0fGR\">pic.twitter.com/AVHaaq0fGR</a>— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/RichEisenShow/status/2085070307967279470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWhy Stefon Diggs makes you a better team today and instantly takes pressure off of Antonio Williams. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a><a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Mitch_Tischler</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/TraporDive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TraporDive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/BR27HQJfvT\">https://t.co/BR27HQJfvT</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/zlXDqrdDNk\">pic.twitter.com/zlXDqrdDNk</a>— Jamual (@LetMualTellit) <a href=\"https://x.com/LetMualTellit/status/2085309324708974629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders now have 2 of the top 10 highest graded WRs of 2025 😳 <a href=\"https://t.co/m8zdpIHZ4s\">pic.twitter.com/m8zdpIHZ4s</a>— PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2085100427922559030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHow many TDs are these guys putting up in 2026? 🤔 <a href=\"https://t.co/q4fc6uZxBS\">https://t.co/q4fc6uZxBS</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/r3vBXQFFbp\">pic.twitter.com/r3vBXQFFbp</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2085088482318491672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOnly 4 teams in Washington history have had two 1,000-yard receivers in the same year: • \'16: Garçon & Jackson • \'99: Westbrook & Connell • \'91: Monk & Clark • \'89: Monk, Clark & Sanders (The Posse) Can the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> pull it off in 2026? <a href=\"https://t.co/9hPHX93Lm7\">pic.twitter.com/9hPHX93Lm7</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2085156803151573268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSome thoughts on the Commanders’ pact with Stefon Diggs <a href=\"https://t.co/mIQqlR5FRg\">pic.twitter.com/mIQqlR5FRg</a>— Scott Bair (@ScottBairNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottBairNFL/status/2085157147487195526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs to Washington. Buckle up Commanders fans. <a href=\"https://t.co/ESQ3kIBhJa\">pic.twitter.com/ESQ3kIBhJa</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2085137137804919212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCONFIRMED – Stefon Diggs will be in Burgundy and Gold. Just in time for the Madden release. <a href=\"https://t.co/jWd0fU5rpe\">pic.twitter.com/jWd0fU5rpe</a>— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2085070793629680028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs to the Commanders! Good for Commanders, Good for Diggs. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/raisehail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#raisehail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/MNhsinDLbG\">https://t.co/MNhsinDLbG</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/HcDNzsLQhl\">pic.twitter.com/HcDNzsLQhl</a>— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) <a href=\"https://x.com/MatthewBerryTMR/status/2085128051742924890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Commanders were playing Cardi B when fans were arriving to practice this morning. \"I like million dollar deals, where\'s my pen, b**** I\'m signing.\" Obvious tell.— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2085072976462889176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs had 85 catches last year for the Pats. 51 of them were for 1st downs.— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2085162768483672504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI can\'t wait to see how the depth chart for this Commanders WR room shakes out now. Can\'t keep \'em all on the 53. Terry, Diggs, Antonio Williams, Jaylin Lane Then you will probably keep three more out of…. Van Jefferson Dyami Brown Treylon Burks Luke McCaffrey— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2085073939458413003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWR room just got a lot more competitive. McLaurin, Diggs, Williams are sharpie locks. Lane is in as a punt returner and McCaffrey is likely in as a kick returner and WR depth. I think Burks has been too good and gives you too much size not to have in mix. Do you keep a…— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) <a href=\"https://x.com/GrantPaulsen/status/2085074621905129882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs wore #14 for 9 years in Minny, now worn by Antonio Williams, he wore #1 in Houston, Rachaad White has that, and #8 in New England, Mariota\'s number – The only readily open number that seems reasonable is 7. That is of course unless he acquires one from someone …— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2085101529892073491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Newest Commander – Stefon Diggs<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/raisehail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#raisehail</a> Shot, edited and jersey swapped by me. <a href=\"https://t.co/GwVl921CE5\">pic.twitter.com/GwVl921CE5</a>— Dullah (@Dullah_vision) <a href=\"https://x.com/Dullah_vision/status/2085097401199501659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFresh off signing with the Washington Commanders, Stefon Diggs and his brother Trevon Diggs are here visiting Mike Locksley at Maryland football practice. <a href=\"https://x.com/DCNewsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DCNewsNow</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/94qhzJOkFn\">pic.twitter.com/94qhzJOkFn</a>— Alex Flum (@AlexFlumTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/AlexFlumTV/status/2085083728020189281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt\'s cool when the receiver saying \"Go Commanders\" will actually play for the Commanders. <a href=\"https://t.co/1E9YU3SC8g\">pic.twitter.com/1E9YU3SC8g</a>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2085155367785259463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFull post on Stefon Diggs coming tomorrow, but one of his best traits is understanding of how to adjust routes/go off-script to make himself available. This is a great example. 3rd&15 sail concept, can see he\'d run into coverage breaking outside so sits it down to give QB a throw <a href=\"https://t.co/KpZTHg7yoO\">pic.twitter.com/KpZTHg7yoO</a>— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkBullockNFL/status/2085152931360190644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWelcome home to Stefon Diggs. \"We all we got, we all we need.\" The floor has been elevated. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Terps?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Terps</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/BBVODzZjBu\">pic.twitter.com/BBVODzZjBu</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2085064309759955039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTake care of him Commanders 😔 <a href=\"https://t.co/BagzQGPJpO\">pic.twitter.com/BagzQGPJpO</a>— Brett (@Brett_Pats) <a href=\"https://x.com/Brett_Pats/status/2085061620200312967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOne on One showdown. 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Won’t assume anything now. But worth monitoring.— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/JamesPalmerTV/status/2085061902368190871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSome NFL news: Arrowhead Stadium will no longer be known as GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. GEHA will remain a partner of the Chiefs, but the name of the home of the Chiefs will now revert back simply to Arrowhead Stadium.— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) <a href=\"https://x.com/jjones9/status/2085057570562048370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAbsolute unit. 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Join the FREE September cycling challenge, ride at your own pace, raise funds for kids battling pediatric cancer, and earn exclusive prizes! 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Will any other RB from this class have an RB1 season? Are there other draft years where there wasn\'t a single RB1 drafted? And would you be more likely to bet on zero RB1s in 3 seasons, or two RB1s in 3 seasons? submitted by /u/roncraig [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1594:\"I\'m in the midst of a slow draft in my Sleeper league and had pick 1.05. I had a glaring need for RB help, but couldn\'t justify picking Jadarian Price over Makai Lemon, and didn\'t. I\'d also traded for picks 1.12 and 2.01, but somebody drafted Jonah Coleman at 1.11, so I didn\'t get a crack there. It feels like there isn\'t an RB1 anywhere to be found in this class. Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Demond Claiborne look like the only guys that have any shot at starting, and that\'s mostly because the RB rooms on the Titans, Commanders and Vikings all underwhelm. Are there any late-round dart throws who look like a Kyle Monogai or Bucky Irving in this draft? 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When one team finds success with a certain style or play, you can bet other teams will follow suit. The same goes for players. See success, chase that same success. Bijan Robinson just became the highest paid running back in the league. Jonathan Taylor was well aware of that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2678:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe NFL is a copycat league. When one team finds success with a certain style or play, you can bet other teams will follow suit. The same goes for players. See success, chase that same success. Bijan Robinson just became the highest paid running back in the league. Jonathan Taylor was well aware of that new deal and made the Indianapolis Colts pay. Taylor signed a two-year extension worth $44 million worth up to $47 million and includes $39 million guaranteed, <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2085333832077602867\">per a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapaport on Thursday monring</a>.\n\nTaylor was informed of Robinson’s 3-year, $75 million deal during training camp earlier this week. With $51 million in guarantees, it’s a whopper. Said tongue in cheek, Taylor was looking for the Colts to pony up, which played out with an ensuing contract extension. \n\n\nColts running back Jonathan Taylor, after hearing about Bijan Robinson’s extension in Atlanta, says he’s going to “tap in” with his agent “now that you guys broke the news to me.” <a href=\"https://t.co/FTsLpM9GjI\">pic.twitter.com/FTsLpM9GjI</a>— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) <a href=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2084687314253390029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nYes, he was joking, but then again, he was dead serious and should be. Rewind three years ago and running backs were a dime a dozen. At least that’s how the league saw them. After a zoom call, Taylor became the poster child for “running backs for better rights” and held out on the Colts. That produced a nice contract and helped reset the running back market. Robinson’s contract is a reflection of Taylor’s effort.\n\nWhy shouldn’t Taylor reap the ultimate rewards himself? He was a dark horse candidate for MVP over the first ten weeks of last season. He broke huge runs, set franchise records, and carried the Colts at times. There is a lot of distance between that unfortunate offseason and the accompanying ankle injury. Time has passed but the results live on. Luckily for Taylor, he was able to cash in one more time. \n\nThe Colts paid handsomely to keep Jonathan Taylor. 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Keep in mind these profiles focus on the \"bottom line\" for the prospects, with more details being available through the podcast. // WRs Part 3 // Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State 6’ 3” 223 lbs || (21.09) GRADE: WR Tier 1 (WR1) Nobody’s perfect. Don’t get me wrong – there are still areas of route nuance and development that Smith can improve upon – but that’s less a negative and more the reality of the NFL being more difficult than College Football. The NFL is so difficult that anyone can fail, but Smith is as good of a prospect as we’ll likely ever see – particularly if he lands the plane with a final season that matches his first two. // K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers 6’ 6” 225 lbs || (21.09) GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR8) Yes, he’s a “contested catch” guy – but he’s also very good at it. While bigger, faster, quicker, stronger is typically the right direction, there is something to be said about how few players at the highest level are Duff’s size or archetype. Despite those concerns – which are a major reason that he finishes ranks towards the bottom of this wide Tier – Duff scores very highly in all the areas typically seen as most important; Duff plays in the Big Ten, and has produced early (played most of last season at 19 YO), at a high level (1,000) & with strong efficiency (2.47 Y/RR). // Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State via Colorado 6’ 2” 210 lbs || (23.08)* GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR10) The “wide-awake” sleeper of the 2027 NFL Draft. Miller’s overall production has been hampered by injuries (2023-2024) & an awful Offense (2025), but any deep evaluation of the numbers (Career Y/RR, Colorado Passing/Team Stats 2025) shows a player who by all accounts has performed well enough to be a highly-productive CFB player. Age is an objective factor and one that Miller clearly scores negatively in (presuming my listed age is correct), so he does have a bit of an uphill battle analytically at least in some ways, but there is a huge target vacancy at ASU with Jordyn Tyson graduating to the NFL. If he can make the most of that opportunity, Miller has strong enough height/weight/speed potential to get in the 1st Round conversation. // Summer Scouting WR Rankings (Part 3) Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State - Bryant Wesco, Clemson Nick Marsh, Indiana via Michigan State Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama T.J. Moore, Clemson - K.J. Duff, Rutgers Ryan Wingo, Texas Omarion Miller, Arizona State via Colorado - // Full Part 3: https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/182-2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting Part 4 is now available on the Podcast & through the Substack. Part 4 covers the final 9 Prospects: LaNorris Sellers, Trinidad Chambliss, Sam Leavitt, Jadan Baugh, Wayshawn Parker, Cam Coleman, Charlie Becker, Mario Craver, & Jamari Johnson. The next post on the subreddit will begin covering Part 4, featuring my final 3 QB profiles and full top 10 QB Rankings, featuring LaNorris Sellers, Trinidad Chambliss, & Sam Leavitt. Feel free to leave any questions & comments, C.J. submitted by /u/cjfreel [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4685:\"2027 Summer Scouting Series 33\\ Prospects in 4 Podcast Episodes* This is the 3rd post of Part 3 of the Summer Scouting Series, listed below. Like Parts 1 & 2, this Part covers an additional 8 Prospects. Part 3: <a href=\"https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/182-2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting\">https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/182-2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting</a> Additional Prospects in Pt. 3: Julian Sayin, Drew Mestemaker, Jayden Maiava, Kewan Lacy, & Justice Haynes. The best and most detailed notes on the Summer Scouting Series can be found by listening to the Fantasy for Real podcast. Parts 1 & 2 can be found on my previous posts or through the Substack. Keep in mind these profiles focus on the \"bottom line\" for the prospects, with more details being available through the podcast. // WRs Part 3 // Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State 6’ 3” 223 lbs || (21.09) GRADE: WR Tier 1 (WR1) Nobody’s perfect. Don’t get me wrong – there are still areas of route nuance and development that Smith can improve upon – but that’s less a negative and more the reality of the NFL being more difficult than College Football. The NFL is so difficult that anyone can fail, but Smith is as good of a prospect as we’ll likely ever see – particularly if he lands the plane with a final season that matches his first two. // K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers 6’ 6” 225 lbs || (21.09) GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR8) Yes, he’s a “contested catch” guy – but he’s also very good at it. While bigger, faster, quicker, stronger is typically the right direction, there is something to be said about how few players at the highest level are Duff’s size or archetype. Despite those concerns – which are a major reason that he finishes ranks towards the bottom of this wide Tier – Duff scores very highly in all the areas typically seen as most important; Duff plays in the Big Ten, and has produced early (played most of last season at 19 YO), at a high level (1,000) & with strong efficiency (2.47 Y/RR). // Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State via Colorado 6’ 2” 210 lbs || (23.08)* GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR10) The “wide-awake” sleeper of the 2027 NFL Draft. Miller’s overall production has been hampered by injuries (2023-2024) & an awful Offense (2025), but any deep evaluation of the numbers (Career Y/RR, Colorado Passing/Team Stats 2025) shows a player who by all accounts has performed well enough to be a highly-productive CFB player. Age is an objective factor and one that Miller clearly scores negatively in (presuming my listed age is correct), so he does have a bit of an uphill battle analytically at least in some ways, but there is a huge target vacancy at ASU with Jordyn Tyson graduating to the NFL. If he can make the most of that opportunity, Miller has strong enough height/weight/speed potential to get in the 1st Round conversation. // Summer Scouting WR Rankings (Part 3) Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State - Bryant Wesco, Clemson Nick Marsh, Indiana via Michigan State Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama T.J. Moore, Clemson - K.J. Duff, Rutgers Ryan Wingo, Texas Omarion Miller, Arizona State via Colorado - // Full Part 3: <a href=\"https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/182-2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting\">https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/182-2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting</a> Part 4 is now available on the Podcast & through the Substack. Part 4 covers the final 9 Prospects: LaNorris Sellers, Trinidad Chambliss, Sam Leavitt, Jadan Baugh, Wayshawn Parker, Cam Coleman, Charlie Becker, Mario Craver, & Jamari Johnson. The next post on the subreddit will begin covering Part 4, featuring my final 3 QB profiles and full top 10 QB Rankings, featuring LaNorris Sellers, Trinidad Chambliss, & Sam Leavitt. 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Multiple reporters at Thursday\'s practice sent word that Gibbs was in uniform and taking reps during early drills. After the walkthrough period of practice came to an end, Gibbs moved to a side field to do individual work. It is the first time that Gibbs has been on the practice field since camp started last month. Gibbs is looking for a contract extension and that was seen as the reason why he was not participating in practices with the rest of the team. Gibbs said that was not the case in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jahmyr-gibbs-only-time-will-tell-when-ill-be-practicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brief comments</a> to reporters earlier this week, but declined to say why he wasn\'t practicing or when he might get on the field. The reason for the shift in participation is also currently unknown, but the extensions that Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor agreed to over the last few days could have created some momentum toward a new deal for Gibbs. 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It’s the first game action we get to see with the newest batch of rookies and it can be even more exciting when one of the rookies is a quarterback taken in hopes of being a potential franchise guy. That’s Carson […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2858:\"The preseason is always an exciting time to get first glimpses of the future. It’s the first game action we get to see with the newest batch of rookies and it can be even more exciting when one of the rookies is a quarterback taken in hopes of being a potential franchise guy.\n\nThat’s Carson Beck for the Cardinals and to no one’s surprise, he will be the starter on Thursday night in the Hall of Fame Game against the Panthers. While the very first preseason game every year is technically the worst quality of football we’ll get, it’s still a chance to see those first sparks of potential.\n\nAnd if Beck can begin his NFL career with a few throws like this one below, I have a feeling that would get the hype train chugging along with haste.\n\n\nFirst play of Cardinals Training Camp is a Carson Beck DOT to Marvin Harrison Jr 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/CfdNeA9zZi\">pic.twitter.com/CfdNeA9zZi</a>— Zeze 🫶 (@MHJxNolen) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHJxNolen/status/2080062699225104611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nHow are you all feeling about Beck starting Thursday? Are you anticipating a good debut? Hoping for the best but expecting something less? Give us all of your thoughts below!\n\nCardinals News:\n\nStories and tales from being around Cardinals legend <a href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/news/stories-from-the-orbit-of-larry-fitzgerald-cardinals-hall-of-fame\">Larry Fitzgerald</a> (AZCardinals.com)\n\nWill <a href=\"https://cardswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2026/08/04/trey-benson-injury-cardinals-rbs-might-not-play-in-hall-of-fame-game/91163266007/\">Trey Benson</a> play this Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game? 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The offseason is finally over! We have real football tonight! With that being said, it\'s time to make that final trade to take our contending teams to \"Super Bowl favorites.\" In this piece, we will spotlight eight cheap trade targets designed primarily for contenders to further improve their chances of taking home the hardware in 2026. I give you my eight dynasty trade targets (two for each position) that are not only cheap but can provide contending teams with strong FLEX upside. Do you agree with my trade targets? (Matthew Stafford, Jacoby Brissett, Alvin Kamara, Aaron Jones, Deebo Samuel, Chris Godwin, Juwan Johnson, Mike Gesicki). submitted by /u/ASmithFS [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:1149:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vh3313/cheap_trade_targets_for_winnow_teams/\"> </a> Hey everyone! The offseason is finally over! We have real football tonight! 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Rams News: Matthew Stafford wants to win for Davante Adams\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145222/la-rams-news-stafford-adams-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"In a story that should surprise no one, Matthew Stafford enjoys winning, he enjoys winning with Davante Adams, and specifically, he’d love to help Adams get to and win a Super Bowl. The Rams were close last year, but sometimes, “If you ain’t first you’re last.” The Rams weren’t last last year. They certainly weren’t […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5233:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn a story that should surprise no one, Matthew Stafford enjoys winning, he enjoys winning with Davante Adams, and specifically, he’d love to help Adams get to and win a Super Bowl.\n\nThe Rams were close last year, but sometimes, <a href=\"https://youtu.be/ar1McsRmBOk?si=rtRRuItgZ4ZGGdI_\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://youtu.be/ar1McsRmBOk?si=rtRRuItgZ4ZGGdI_\">“If you ain’t first you’re last.”</a>\n\nThe Rams weren’t last last year. They certainly weren’t first either. \n\nAdams has been to a number of NFC Championship Game’s, he’s never been on a team that won one. Not once. Will this year be different?\n\nWill this be the year that Stafford and the Rams find a way to win a Super Bowl with Adams on their roster? It’s more likely that doesn’t happen, right? Of course, it certainly could happen. Maybe Adams will be in for the best NFL season of his life, or maybe, it’ll be just another season.\n\nOne thing is for sure; Adams isn’t the only player who has Super Bowl dreams on this Rams team. But for the Rams, they are one of 32 other teams with the same dream. We’ll see who comes in the first while the rest are last.\n\nHey, thanks for checking out Turf Show Times! We try to have fun around here. Comment on whatever you want and have a great Thursday! \n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/04/rams-davante-adams-matthew-stafford-message-seahawks-loss/91161422007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/04/rams-davante-adams-matthew-stafford-message-seahawks-loss/91161422007/\">Davante Adams recalls Matthew Stafford’s heartfelt message after NFC title game</a> (ramswire)\n\n“I was a mess in the locker room,” Adams said. “You all seen me after the last game and seeing Matthew looking over at me. He told me on the plane we’re sitting there, he sits in front of me. He’s turning around, he’s looking at me, like, ‘I’m sorry, man, I wanted that for you so bad.’ Not for him, but he wanted it for me.\n\n“That means a lot to me because me being here, knowing these guys for a year and for them to feel that way about me and to care that much to want to get me a bowl before I get out of here, it says a lot about who they are and a little bit about who I am.”\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/trent-mcduffie-reveals-surreal-moment-about-chiefs-rams-trade/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/trent-mcduffie-reveals-surreal-moment-about-chiefs-rams-trade/\">Trent McDuffie Reveals Surreal Moment About Chiefs-Rams Trade</a> (heavy.com)\n\n“The whole time they’re telling me ‘we’re going to get it situated and we’re going to get the contract done.’ So the whole offseason, I’m going to chill. Knowing the Chiefs, they’re going to drag this out,” McDuffie told former <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/\">NFL</a> offensive lineman Taylor Lewan.\n\nBoth later referred to the Tyreek Hill situation. The one that ultimately led to KC dealing him to the <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/\">Miami Dolphins</a> before the Chiefs’ Super Bowl 58 run.\n\nHe later revealed he learned of his fate through his Apple Watch while during a workout. Plus became confronted by his mother and future wife. McDuffie later described that the world stop.\n\n“Just that moment of being traded, and you’re like ‘what’s going on?!’” McDuffie said, who added that he didn’t hear from his agent or even anyone on the Chiefs’ side. “It was surreal.”\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-1-los-angeles-rams-move-all-in-to-win-another-super-bowl-124145264.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-1-los-angeles-rams-move-all-in-to-win-another-super-bowl-124145264.html\">NFL offseason power rankings: No. 1 Los Angeles Rams move all in to win another Super Bowl</a> (sports.yahoo)\n\n“As <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/la-rams/\">Rams</a> general manager Les Snead has said through the years, it’s more complicated than the “(forget) them picks” phrase that has become attached to him and the franchise. It’s just an aggressive mindset that Snead picked up when he was in the Falcons’ front office with then-GM Thomas Dimitroff.\n\n“You could see his mentality, our mentality of why,” Snead <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34538403/los-angeles-rams-looking-next-edge-building-super-bowl-champion-roster-superstar-trades\">told ESPN</a> in 2022. “We’re aware of this window. Let’s make a bet that we can make the most of this window.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786019400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2133;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Davante Adams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:532;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"32059ac7f945db3fce84b64e10cb2940\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Trent McDuffie Got Mad When He Found Out He Was Traded\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145222/rams-trent-mcduffie-trade-update\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"The Los Angeles Rams were one of the busiest teams of the offseason, trading for Trent McDuffie in the spring and then Myles Garrett in the summer, and both deals had players upset that they were changing teams unexpectedly. In the case of the Garrett trade, it was Jared Verse who got caught off-guard, and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12050:\"\n\n\n \n Trent McDuffie at the Sports Illustrated Beyond the Pitch Los Angeles held at the Hollywood Palladium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chad Salvador/Variety via Getty Images) | Variety via Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams were one of the busiest teams of the offseason, trading for Trent McDuffie in the spring and then Myles Garrett in the summer, and both deals had players upset that they were changing teams unexpectedly. In the case of the Garrett trade, it was Jared Verse who got caught off-guard, and McDuffie says that Sean McVay let the pass rusher stand up in front of the whole team to say goodbye.\n\nThe room was in shock, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/brownstownusapodcast/videos/during-an-appearance-on-bussin-with-the-boys-rams-defensive-back-trent-mcduffie-/2223446025113535/\">according to McDuffie during an appearance on the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast on Wednesday</a>.\n\n\n“We didn’t even meet, we just talked. The coaches were like ‘Get your feelings out’…I could tell, (Jared Verse) was loved in that building.”\n\n\nMcDuffie also said on the show that he couldn’t believe the Chiefs had traded him instead of paying him, but then he was happy when he found out he was going to the Los Angeles Rams.\n\n\n“I can’t hold on to the past,” McDuffie explained. “This happened, let’s just move on as fast as we can. And honestly having that conversation with Sean McVay and our defensive backs coach Jimmy Lake, who was my DB coach at Washington, already just calmed me.”\n\n\nMcDuffie may not have expected the Chiefs to under-value him, but he was happy that the one team that appreciated his talent was a Super Bowl favorite.\n\nThat’s just one of the many Rams stories from Wednesday. Here are the rest.\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/trent-mcduffie-reveals-surreal-moment-about-chiefs-rams-trade/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/trent-mcduffie-reveals-surreal-moment-about-chiefs-rams-trade/\">Trent McDuffie Reveals Surreal Moment About Chiefs-Rams Trade</a> (heavy.com)\n\n“The whole time they’re telling me ‘we’re going to get it situated and we’re going to get the contract done.’ So the whole offseason, I’m going to chill. Knowing the Chiefs, they’re going to drag this out,” McDuffie told former <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/\">NFL</a> offensive lineman Taylor Lewan.\n\nBoth later referred to the Tyreek Hill situation. The one that ultimately led to KC dealing him to the <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/\">Miami Dolphins</a> before the Chiefs’ Super Bowl 58 run.\n\nHe later revealed he learned of his fate through his Apple Watch while during a workout. Plus became confronted by his mother and future wife. McDuffie later described that the world stop.\n\n“Just that moment of being traded, and you’re like ‘what’s going on?!’” McDuffie said, who added that he didn’t hear from his agent or even anyone on the Chiefs’ side. “It was surreal.”\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25461780-puka-nacua-hires-new-agents-amid-rams-contract-rumors-ahead-2026-nfl-season\">Puka Nacua hires a new agent</a> (Bleacher Report)\n\nThe Rams’ star receiver is looking for a new contract, and the first step was changing his agency.\n\n\nRams standout wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is entering the final year of his four-year rookie contract, has hired <a href=\"https://x.com/WinSportsGroup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@winsportsgroup</a> to represent him in contract negotiations. <a href=\"https://t.co/vnPWuIzuZZ\">pic.twitter.com/vnPWuIzuZZ</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2085013148021452899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nWin Sports Group just made two powerful WR deals:\n\n\n“Win Sports Group also represents Seattle Seahawks wide receiver <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2036072984155156946?s=20\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> and Baltimore Ravens wideout <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2084666814655570104?s=20\">Zay Flowers</a>, both of whom landed lucrative extensions this offseason.\n\n\n\nSmith-Njigba inked the most lucrative deal for any wide receiver in NFL history when he signed a four-year deal, $168.6 million <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2036072984155156946?s=20\">extension</a> including $120 million in guaranteed money in March.“\n\n\nWhat will they do for Puka?\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-1-los-angeles-rams-move-all-in-to-win-another-super-bowl-124145264.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-1-los-angeles-rams-move-all-in-to-win-another-super-bowl-124145264.html\">NFL offseason power rankings: No. 1 Los Angeles Rams move all in to win another Super Bowl</a> (sports.yahoo)\n\n“As <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/la-rams/\">Rams</a> general manager Les Snead has said through the years, it’s more complicated than the “(forget) them picks” phrase that has become attached to him and the franchise. It’s just an aggressive mindset that Snead picked up when he was in the Falcons’ front office with then-GM Thomas Dimitroff.\n\n“You could see his mentality, our mentality of why,” Snead <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34538403/los-angeles-rams-looking-next-edge-building-super-bowl-champion-roster-superstar-trades\">told ESPN</a> in 2022. “We’re aware of this window. Let’s make a bet that we can make the most of this window.”\n\n\n\nAaron Donald update: “This kid has a shot” (Sean McVay)\n\nThe Rams head coach was asked about Donald (again) on Wednesday. Here’s what he had to say about Donald’s tryout with the team:\n\n\nAaron Donald “tried out” for the Rams Wednesday. Sean McVay says the kid has a shot <a href=\"https://t.co/1mqd8f8CoC\">pic.twitter.com/1mqd8f8CoC</a>— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) <a href=\"https://x.com/greggrosenthal/status/2085140053928644888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://andscape.com/features/aaron-donald-comeback-rams-super-bowl-los-angeles-nfl/\">Aaron Donald playing for a spot in history</a> (Andscape)\n\nA poetic imagining of what Donald could bring to the Rams if and when he returns.\n\n“A haunted house. The room of a thousand mirrors. Every carnival has a ride or attraction rooted in awe and fear. <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/seahawks-qb-geno-smith-is-all-of-us-with-rams-aaron-donald-barreling-toward-him-oh-my-god-233158457.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJPutJZnu_7TmRpHx43Ln9CZMygG0KIrN4HnR_fNAciUD1P4rxG7F7cQE9N8rYafrCvO5_PX9pEEccOvfN5xK5tRgGSUlHlle63zpbrGmm0NwQqimFWEWEgidlvdySEcUK9Py6XSkv3v-7uuCr3uun3N0p0DoN5fug0E4sWf1jWH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask Geno Smith</a>. <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-donald-says-joe-burrow-143559114.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask Joe Burrow</a>. Ask any quarterback who lined up in front of Donald. Ask any offensive lineman or coach. To be in awe and to be in fear is twisted euphoria.\n\nSometimes the most charming individual in the room is the bully. American culture has long been enamored with figures who became mythical because their reputations preceded them.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-08-05/sean-mcvays-love-training-camp-rams-players\">McVay’s ‘Love’ training camp strategy is winning over players </a>(LA Times)\n\nMcVay trades old-school punishment for a more precise, player-friendly grind that has become a hit.\n\n49ers injury problems mount\n\nYet another injury problem for the 49ers, L.A.’s Week 1 opponent. This time, it’s Kyle Juszczyk.\n\n\nNo practice today for Kyle Juszczyk, who broke his finger— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) <a href=\"https://x.com/LombardiHimself/status/2085055857788858644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe 49ers had 20 players out of practice recently.\n\nSeahawks on Hard Knocks\n\nThe Rams’ biggest division rivals right now are the Seahawks and their training camp is featured on Hard Knocks. Rookie running back Jadarian Price will have a big role this season and the cameras were rolling, but is the position still a weakness for Seattle? \n\n\nRookie RB <a href=\"https://x.com/Jadarian15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jadarian15</a> is impressing at Seahawks camp 👀 Watch the first episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@seahawks</a> now on <a href=\"https://x.com/hbomax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hbomax</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Uz7hiZz82y\">pic.twitter.com/Uz7hiZz82y</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2085385157784060258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nMatthew Stafford’s best friend visits\n\nWhile Justin Herbert’s camp visitor was pop star wife Madison Beer, Stafford had a different kind of famous Hollywood friend. High school teammate Clayton Kershaw was in the house at Rams camp on Wednesday. Who has the better arm? Let us know what you think in the comments.\n\n\nLA icon (and apparently Matthew Stafford’s high school teammate) Clayton Kershaw in the house! 👋 <a href=\"https://t.co/votnvtn3ir\">pic.twitter.com/votnvtn3ir</a>— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/RamsNFL/status/2085147445936431603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://deadspin.com/the-rams-are-building-their-own-dodgers-like-superteam-in-los-angeles/\">Rams building “Dodgers-like super team”</a> (Deadspin)\n\nSpeaking of the L.A. Dodgers, Deadspin compared the Rams to the NFL’s version of that.\n\n“If Dodgers manager Dave Roberts can manage a full constellation of his sport’s main stars, why shouldn’t Rams head coach Sean McVay be able to do the same?\n\nGarrett isn’t even the only Pro Bowl addition on defense this past offseason. Cornerback Trent McDuffie arrived from the Kansas City Chiefs in a March trade.\n\nThe offense is led by no less than reigning MVP Matthew Stafford. And while first-team All-Pro Puka Nacua went through <a href=\"https://deadspin.com/could-the-rams-trade-puka-nacua-off-field-drama-and-contract-issues-mount/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a bevy of offseason issues</a> that put his character in question, he is in camp and seemingly motivated to get all the talk back on his play again.“\n\nWill the Rams represent the NFL as well as the Dodgers represent MLB?\n\nAre you a Dodgers fan and which team is better right now?\n\nTurf Show Times Feed of the Day:\n\nDo you think the Rams backup QBs situation is a problem? Should L.A. sign Jimmy Garoppolo?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786019400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8364;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Trent McDuffie\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11665;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jared Verse\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:533;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f24420d74acba6684ad3aa8bd3ed2af2\";s:5:\"title\";s:84:\"NY Giants Odell Beckham feeling ‘a lot of love’ from fans, and making them dream\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166953/nodell-beckham-feeling-a-lot-of-love-from-fans-and-making-them-dream\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — For the past couple of days, Odell Beckham Jr. has made New York Giants fans dare to dream that he can actually complete an unlikely comeback. Beckham, 33, will never again be the superstar he was for a few years after the Giants selected him in the first round of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10335:\"\n\n\n \n Odell Beckham | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — For the past couple of days, Odell Beckham Jr. has made New York Giants fans dare to dream that he can actually complete an unlikely comeback.\n\nBeckham, 33, will never again be the superstar he was for a few years after the Giants selected him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Age and several leg injuries guarantee that. Can he, though, be productive after not playing in 2025 and playing sparingly in 2024?\n\nMaybe.\n\nDon’t get caught up in the “oh my God, Odell is taking first-team reps” hype. Yes, Beckham has taken reps with starting quarterback Jaxson Dart in the past two practices. So, too, have Jalin Hyatt and Xavier Gipson.\n\nMalik Nabers is not taking team reps. Malachi Fields has only done individual drills for the past couple of days. Darius Slayton is ramping up after double sports hernia surgeries during the offseason. JuJu Smith-Schuster missed a practice this week.\n\nThe story isn’t, or shouldn’t be, that Beckham is getting a handful of training camp reps with the starters. That feels like missing the forest for the trees.\n\nThe story is that Beckham has practiced every day thus far. The story is, or should be, that after the injuries and time away, Beckham is still a good player. He can still run. He still has strong, sure hands. He is still a good route runner. He doesn’t have the explosive athleticism of his youth, but he can still get open.\n\nWednesday was Beckham’s best day. He caught passes from Dart, Jameis Winston and Brandon Allen at all three levels of the field.\n\n“I feel like I’m getting better,” Beckham said after Wednesday’s practice. “I feel like with repetition, with mistakes, unfortunately I’m one of those people who has to touch the stove to know that it’s hot and to not touch it again, so I learn from a mistake, and it’s like, all right, that’s something that I corrected.\n\n“So, I definitely feel like I’m getting better. There’s definitely been more opportunities. It’s just a combination of both. But kind of just fizzle all that out, and I’m just like – I’m just locked in the moment. I’m truly grateful for being where my feet are at and just trying to enjoy that each and every day and bring the best energy that I can.”\n\nDefensive back Ar’Darius Washington played with Beckham in 2023 with the Ravens.\n\n“He almost looks better (than 2023),” Washington said. “As far as his physical abilities and things like that, he’s still rolling. Sometimes he gets in his head, and he doesn’t make those plays. He just wants it so bad, I’ll just tell him, just relax. Be yourself. It’s going to come to you.\n\n“He’s still got the juice in the tank. Hundred percent.”\n\nCornerback Paulson Adebo has also been impressed.\n\n“He’s been great. I think every time we line up against him, he looks good,” Adebo said. “I grew up watching him as a youngin’, so it’s definitely cool to be able to go up against him, but yeah, he definitely looks like he looks ready.”\n\nWhen fans are in attendance at training camp practices, every Beckham catch is greeted by a louder, more excited crowd reaction than any other player receives. Clearly, they want Beckham to make this team and help the Giants win.\n\nBeckham, who said he gets “a lot of juice” from the fans, also wants that.\n\n“It’s a lot of love,” Beckham said. “Most people don’t get a chance to double back, and this is a place that made me into a man, made me into who I am. I have so much love for this organization, this city. I’ve got New York tatted on my back; you know what I mean? And I’m from New Orleans.\n\n“So, all I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants and just having an opportunity right now to – the end goal in mind, but stack those days, that’s all I want to do for this city, this organization, is bring one home.”\n\nBeckham did not have to put himself through this. He has fame. He has money. He has nearly 600 catches and 8,000 receiving yards. He was, during his first tenure with the Giants, arguably, the game’s best receiver. He chose this, in an effort to leave the game on his own terms.\n\n“I feel like if this comes off selfish, sorry, but this is like – this is for me. This is [to] prove to myself. It’s never really been to prove it to others, but it’s always fun when you can prove it to others,” Beckham said. “But this is for me, this is for my son, this is like – in our household, we never give up, you know what I’m saying? No matter what it is, you’re going to finish what you started. And that’s kind of all this is to me.\n\n“I take it as if God’s giving me one year, then it is what it is, but who knows what it’s going to be. I’m just trying to be present each and every day, and prove to myself that I am who I know I am.”\n\nPart of the reason head coach John Harbaugh hesitated to give Beckham this opportunity. This is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/163090/odell-beckham-going-out-on-my-sword-whether-he-makes-ny-giants-roster-or-not\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what Harbaugh said</a> after the Giants did sign Beckham to a contract:\n\n“I told him, you just can’t be okay. You’re Odell Beckham,” Harbaugh said. “You’ve got to come out here, and you’ve got to be performing at a high, high level in a workout. You’ve got to be performing at a high level in practice.\n\n“You’ve got to be a guy that’s capable that we can see would have a chance to make a difference in NFL games. You’ve got to be that kind of a player. Who knows better what that kind of a player is than Odell Beckham?”\n\nBeckham isn’t worried about that. He isn’t worried about facing the indignity of Harbaugh, a coach with whom he has a close relationship, perhaps being forced to cut him.\n\n“This is the conversation I had with Coach. Before I ever came here, he’s like, ‘You know, I’ve got a really good relationship with you, I don’t want you (to) come here, and then something happens, and you can’t make the team.’ I’m like, ‘I can live with me getting up, leaving my home, coming here and giving my best effort, and if it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t work out,’ ” Beckham said. “I couldn’t live with me feeling like I gave up on myself and I never (saw) through my dream that I’ve been chasing since I was four years old. I just couldn’t live with that.\n\n“So, it is what it is. I’m all for competition. I’ve always been like that. I feel like I rise to the occasion. And right now, I’m just trying to stay in the bag, you know what I mean? I’m trying to get better each and every day, know exactly what I’ve got to do, get open, catch the ball, score, get back to the game that I truly love.”\n\nGiants fans might remember the Victor Cruz comeback. After a year away from the game, Cruz caught 39 passes for 586 yards for New York in 2016, averaging 15.0 yards per catch. Those weren’t the numbers of his glory days, but he was productive.\n\nWhat sort of numbers can Beckham produce, if he can make the team?\n\n“People like to talk, ‘What are the stats?’ And all these things, and I’m like, the last time I played at the Ravens, I had 35 catches and 600-plus yards and four touchdowns. If you double that, that’s 70 catches, 1,200 yards, it’s a great season,” Beckham said. “So, it’s about how many opportunities you get, knowing that I may not be getting 10, 12 targets, what am I going to do with the five or six that I get? How can I help all the other receivers and the running backs, and how can I help this team? What can I bring?\n\n“I’m not so much caught up in what numbers are going to be, I just want to be the best me that I can be. I want to get open and create separation, catch the ball, hopefully score a lot, and have fun. That’s really all it is for me.”\n\nI wrote in the spring that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/158200/odell-beckham-ny-giants-reunion-new-york-needs-to-say-no-to-obj\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Giants should pass on a reunion with Beckham</a>. I was wrong. He will never be the Beckham of old. He also, though, is not the old Beckham. He’s older. More mature. Mellower. A dad. He doesn’t seem like the young player who proposed to a kicking net and pretended to pee like a dog on the field after scoring a touchdown against the Eagles in Philadelphia.\n\nThere are snaps to be had at the Giants’ wide receiver position. Malik Nabers is working back slowly from knee surgery. Malachi Fields is a rookie. Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney have been quiet thus far in training camp. Braxton Berrios and Dalen Cambre have been outstanding, but neither is an every-down NFL receiver. Jalin Hyatt has flashed, but that is an annual summer phenomenon. 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Third-round pick Ja\'Kobi Lane is off to a strong start at training camp and his playing style reminds offensive coordinator Declan Doyle of someone he worked with earlier in his career. Doyle was a Saints offensive assistant from 2019-2022 and Michael Thomas was in New Orleans at that time. On Wednesday, Doyle invoked Thomas\'s name while discussing Lane\'s play this summer. \"He\'s got <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/jakobi-lane-hand-strength-declan-doyle-keondre-jackson-improvement-tyler-loop-range-anthony-levine-coachinig-lardarius-webb-son\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this huge catch radius</a>. He\'s got great hands. He\'s very sticky,\" Doyle said, via the team\'s website. \"Mike Thomas had these strong hands where he could pull it down, in a way, if you threw it in the vicinity, you felt like he was going to go get it. He\'s a very friendly guy to throw to.\"Thomas kicked off his career with a 92-catch season for the Saints in 2016. 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We will knock them out in alphabetical order: Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, Washington, and Wisconsin are up second.\nThe Heavyweights\nOhio State Buckeyes\nIt speaks to the standard set at Ohio State when a 12-2 record with a loss in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals is considered a mild disappointment. Ryan Day has taken a lot of heat for his losing streak to Michigan (now broken), but he has this program in a good place.\nIn his first year as a starter, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994498/Julian_Sayin\">Julian Sayin</a> emerged as one of the nation’s best quarterbacks and a top-tier devy prospect at the position. Sayin threw for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns against eight interceptions, and while an elite supporting cast played a helping hand, Sayin was no mere passenger. Sayin is a decisive precision passer who gives his receivers an opportunity to make plays after the catch with ball placement and touch. The physical tools overall are modest, and he struggled with pressure in the last two games of the year against Indiana and Miami, but such is often the case with inexperienced passers. Sayin is firmly in the mix to be a first-round prospect come 2027, but he could also be part of the 2028 class if he opts for patience. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/dynasty-devy-rankings/\">He is fourth overall and QB2 in the DLF devy rankings</a>. Backup <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994672/Tavien_St._Clair\">Tavien St. Clair</a> is a high-end talent in his own right, a <a href=\"https://247sports.com/player/tavien-st-clair-46133409/high-school-280362/\">five-star talent who was part of the 2025 class</a>. He is the favorite to start for the Buckeyes in 2027, though if Sayin returns, he could be a portal candidate.\nAlready possessing a famous football name, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994805/Bo_Jackson\">Bo Jackson</a> let his game do the talking as a true freshman. He took full control of the Ohio State backfield, rushing for 1,090 yards and six scores as he settled in as a perfect fit within the Buckeye offense. At 6’0” and 217 pounds, he was the rare back who was physically ready for the rigors of conference play, and his ability to maneuver in tight spaces and string cuts together in the open field helped him star as soon as he started earning work. He is also nowhere near his ceiling, and he looks to be following in the footsteps of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992229/JK_Dobbins\">JK Dobbins</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993716/TreVeyon_Henderson\">TreVeyon Henderson</a> as elite Ohio State running backs. He is 11th overall and RB1 in DLF’s rankings.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994493/Jeremiah_Smith\">Jeremiah Smith</a> would have been the first receiver off the board were he eligible this year. He may have been the first receiver off the board were he eligible after his freshman season. He is 6’3” and 223 pounds with elite speed and pro habits, leading to him being a receiver in the same prospect tier as a <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/13291/Julio_Jones\">Julio Jones</a> or <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992747/JaMarr_Chase\">Ja\'Marr Chase</a>. There is no need to wax poetic on Smith, as we will hear a ton about him as we lead up to the 2027 draft. He is devy’s top overall player. With <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994285/Carnell_Tate\">Carnell Tate</a> moving on, there is an opportunity for a new face to step in as the running mate to Smith. 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Yet the continued development of their young receiving corps will also be critical for the offense to ascend […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3679:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 16: Troy Franklin #11 of the Denver Broncos reacts after catching a pass during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on November 16, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOne of the most intriguing storylines unfolding at Denver Broncos training camp is the competition at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton are slated to be the top tandem in the Broncos’ aerial attack this season. Yet the continued development of their young receiving corps will also be critical for the offense to ascend to new heights in 2026.\n\nEntering his third season with the franchise, Troy Franklin is coming off the best season of his career. After a relatively quiet <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FranTr00.htm\">rookie campaign</a>, Franklin took flight in 2025 and was the Broncos’ second leading receiver. He trailed only Sutton in target share and production. He finished his second season with 65 catches for 709 yards and 6 touchdowns.\n\nIt’s unlikely that Franklin will see as much volume in year three compared to last year. Nevertheless, he figures to play an important role in Denver’s passing game. Yesterday, Head Coach Sean Payton took time to discuss Franklin’s progression to date and what he has improved upon since his rookie season in 2024.\n\n“His understanding of the formations, the details. Maybe in a different offense where he’s lining up outside right, now all of the sudden he’s getting used to the different roles that he’s playing and the alignments on the field,” stated Payton.\n\n “He has really good burst. That would be the one thing: he’s comfortable within the framework. It’s so much different than the system he had in college.”\n\nIt usually takes several seasons for wide receivers coming out of the collegiate ranks to finally hit their stride as pros. Last season, we saw tremendous growth from the former Oregon standout. While there were some issues with drops and downfield tracking, he made a lot of big plays that helped Denver earn several key victories.\n\nAfter yesterday’s practice, Franklin noted he is better prepared this training camp compared to his first two years with the team. His knowledge of the offense is far more immense. Moreover, his chemistry with quarterback Bo Nix continues to get better each and every day.\n\n“I would say a lot. It’s my third year in it, so I’m comfortable. I don’t really have to think anymore, so I can just go and play,” stated Franklin.\n\nWith Sutton and Waddle poised to earn the most looks in Denver’s passing endeavors, how the rest of the target share winds up being divided up remains a mystery. Franklin is competing alongside Marvin Mims Jr. and Pat Bryant for playing time during training camp. \n\nWith no clear leader in the competition thus far, how Payton and Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb choose to attack opposing defenses on a weekly basis will be fascinating to watch. Their bevy of talented receivers has a lot of potential. 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After the season (and a lot of math), they release whose rankings were the closest ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14853:\"Before the season, hundreds of analysts submit their positional rankings to FantasyPros, predicting where players will finish for fantasy at the end of the season. After the season (and a lot of math), they release whose rankings were the closest to what actually happened. I am incredibly grateful to say I had the second most accurate TE Draft Rankings in 2025. It’s draft season once again, so what better time to talk about positional rankings.\nLast year, I made a point of trying not to over think the TE position. When only 60 points separated the TE2 and TE21, one extra touchdown or big game can drastically change where a player ends up. That said, players with consistent usage can plug their way into high finishes, even if they don’t have spike weeks. After reviewing my process from last year and analyzing my misses, here are my favourite TE picks to finish well above where they’re being drafted in 2026 (Half PPR).\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/redraft-free-trial/\"></a>\nFantasy Football Tight End Targets\nBelow are four tight ends who could enter the top 10 at the position this season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle (TE – SF)</a>\nThere is no way around it, Achilles injuries can be a fantasy death sentence. There is also no denying that George Kittle is one of the best TEs in the league when healthy. As a result, we find ourselves in limbo with how to value Kittle heading into 2026. \nLast season, Kittle was the TE3 in points per game. Unfortunately, he only played 11 games due to hamstring and ankle injuries. He then tore his Achilles in the playoff, but is reported to be on track to play in Week 1. \nIf Kittle does play in Week 1, that would be an incredible turn around. It’s most likely that regardless of when he starts, it will likely take him a few weeks to return to fantasy dominance. In the end, you may not be able to rely on him until Week 5 or 6.\nRegardless of when he returns, the table is set for high volume. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> now missing the season with his PCL injury, it is rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>. This should guarantee that Kittle will continue to see a decent target share all season. I would not draft Kittle on his own. However, I would be happy taking him at his current ADP of TE9 and pair him with a later TE like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo</a>. This would provide a decent floor option with the elite TE upside of Kittle. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely (TE – NYG)</a>\nOver the years, we have started to create a Breakout TE Checklist. Shockingly, the recipe makes a lot of sense and should help us predict future breakouts. Spoiler alert: Isaiah Likely checks all the boxes.\nFirstly, a breakout TE needs to be one of the top two targets on their team. For Likely, he has been praised in camp as Jaxson Dart’s go to target. This should lock him into the second option behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a>. \nSecondly, they need to be on a productive offense. As much as the Giants don’t seem like a strong offense, they are predicted to score the same amount as the Saints and Broncos in 2026. These are two teams that may not have top-five offenses, but they are two teams that fantasy managers aren’t worried about.\nThirdly, TEs need to have enough blocking ability to remain on the field for the majority of snaps. That said, they also need to have the receiving ability to be involved every week. Thankfully, Likely has both of these. Although his blocking ability lags behind his receiving ability, he is not a liability. \nAfter 18 seasons in Baltimore, John Harbaugh made a point to bring Likely over with him. We have seen flashes of Likely on the Ravens, but now there isn’t <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews</a> splitting the work. As a result, Likely is a great bet to finish well above his TE12 average draft position (ADP). \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dallas-goedert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Goedert (TE – PHI)</a>\nDallas Goedert was the original Isaiah Likely. Stuck behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-ertz.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Ertz</a> on the Eagles, fantasy managers were salivating at what the future could look like post-Ertz. Although Goedert has been solid for fantasy, his lack of production was fairly disappointing compared to expectations. That said, he has been a top 12 TE in every season since 2020, and had his highest finish (TE5) last season.\nSo why is last year’s TE5 being drafted as the TE15? Honestly, I couldn’t tell you. I am not saying he should be drafted as the TE5, but he has shown that anything outside of the TE12 makes him a value. Last season’s production was heavily inflated by his 11 touchdowns, tying <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> for the most at the position. He is also connected to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a>, who many doubt as a passer.\nThe other side of it is that the Eagles moved on from A.J. Brown this offseason. When one of Brown or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith</a> has missed time in the past, Goedert has stepped up as the second option. Over 2024 and 2025, he has played five games without Brown. In those games, he has averaged 12.6 fantasy points. Last year, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a> averaged the second most fantasy points per game at 12.7. \nEven though they lost Brown, they added <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon</a> in the first round of this year’s draft. They also brought in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marquise-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollywood Brown</a>. Neither Wicks or Hollywood are huge volume threats and Lemon is currently dealing with a hamstring issue. Lemon should be fine by the start of the season, but if he takes some time to hit the ground running, Goedert could have a surprisingly productive start to his season and perhaps longer. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo (TE – WAS)</a>\nChig Okonkwo is the Diet Coke version of Isaiah Likely. Much like Likely, he checks a lot of the boxes for a breakout season. The only difference is that Chig has not shown as much as Likely so far in his career. He also didn’t have a heartbreaking toe out of bounds against the Chiefs in the season opener two years ago, making him less memorable.\nKind of like Gunner Helm this year, Chig was a sneaky sleeper entering his second season with the Titans. Instead, he never took a step forward and we saw more of the same. In each of his four seasons he has had between 450 and 560 yards, and one to three touchdowns. In three of his four seasons he had between 70 and 80 targets and 52 to 56 targets; that’s some incredibly consistent mediocre production.\nThis off season, he signed a three-year, 30 million dollar deal with Washington. The Commanders are desperate for a second pass catcher behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a>. They recently signed Stefon Diggs, who adds much needed depth to their WR room. This also means that the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> dream is likely over. Even with Diggs, it’s Chig and rookie slot receiver <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/antonio-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonio Williams</a> rounding out this room. With Chig’s incredible athleticism and size, as well as the camp reports so far, he should carve out a decent role on this offense.\nAs long as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a> can remain healthy, this should be a formidable offense. Entering his fifth season, this could be his breakout and worth his TE19 ADP. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-schultz.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU)</a>\nIf you want to play a fun trivia game with your friends, ask them this question: Guess which TE had the sixth most targets, third most receptions, and sixth most yards in 2026? If they answer Dalton Schultz, you likely owe them a beer. That said, I would be surprised if many people would get that right; I know I wouldn’t have before I started researching the position. \nThe flip-side to those stats, is that he only managed to be the TE11 despite incredible volume. This was mainly due to the fact he only scored three times across the season. Still, Schultz proved to be <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CJ Stroud</a>‘s safety blanket.\nBeing Stroud’s favourite blanket was especially valuable last year since they had one of the worst offensive lines in the league. This offseason, they have tried to address their line, but still project to be below league average. With a questionable O-line, we could see another high volume season for the veteran TE. It may not be the most appealing pick, but if this offense bounces back, Schultz could easily reach the endzone a couple more times. 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Sure, it’s just the Hall of Fame game, but it’s an NFL game nonetheless. Here, I conducted a 12-team fantasy football mock draft with half-PPR scoring from the sixth overall pick Fantasy ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14022:\"It’s hard to believe the NFL is back. Sure, it’s just the Hall of Fame game, but it’s an NFL game nonetheless. Here, I conducted a 12-team <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a> with half-PPR scoring from the sixth overall pick\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Mock Draft\nBelow are the results of the mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard tool. This is a 12-team league with half-PPR scoring and the following roster settings: 1-QB, 2-WR, 2-RB, 1-TE, 1-FLEX, 1-D/ST and six bench slots. This team was graded 94/100 by the Draft Wizard.\nRound 1: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\nTo kick things off, I took Amon-Ra St. Brown. Last season, he had a monstrous target share of 31.3%, catching 117 passes for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns. This was a no-brainer pick.\nRound 2: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a>\nBrock Bowers was injured a lot last season, and the quarterback situation was poor. Still, from Weeks 10 to 16, Bowers had a 22.7% target share, catching 33 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns. The Raiders didn’t add any other receivers. At full strength, he’ll be the TE1.\nRound 3: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (WR – KC)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTaking Rashee Rice here as my WR2 is much more comfortable than relying on him as my WR1. While Rice was suspended, he played from Weeks 7 to 15. Over that span, he had a 28.7% target share.\nThe Chiefs did add <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a>, which will impact the passing attack, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes</a> is coming off a torn ACL, but if Rice is on the field, he’ll have a target share of at least 25% and has top-five wide receiver upside.\nRound 4: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)</a>\nEmeka Egbuka had a 23.5% target share last season, which led the Buccaneers. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> is now in San Francisco, which is important because when Evans wasn’t on the field last season, Egbuka’s target share was 28%. He’ll be the Bucs’ No. 1 WR.\nRound 5: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow (QB – CIN)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nAccording to <a href=\"https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/analysis/nfl-strength-of-schedule/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharp Football Analysis</a>, the Bengals have the second-easiest schedule this season, which bodes well for a passing attack featuring <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a>. When Joe Burrow was healthy, he was a top-three quarterback last season.\nRound 6: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery (RB – HOU)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nAt this point in the draft, I didn’t have a running back yet, so I wanted to start taking swings on players I felt had starter upside, and David Montgomery is definitely one of them.\nMontgomery was traded to the Texans and joins a backfield that really didn’t have any efficient runners. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/woody-marks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woody Marks</a> (49.1% rush share) averaged 3.6 yards per carry, and 23% of his carries went for zero or negative yardage. Montgomery will be the lead back.\nRound 7: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard (RB – TEN)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nThe Titans do have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyjae-spears.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyjae Spears</a> and also drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nick-singleton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicholas Singleton</a>, but Tony Pollard has been consistent. He rushed the ball 242 times for 1,082 yards last season, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. He recorded nearly 1,300 total scrimmage yards. It’s not a headline-making draft pick, but he’ll be a more-than-serviceable RB2.\nYour league title starts here. Get the tools and strategy you need in the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Draft Kit</a>.\nRound 8: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins (RB – DEN)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nThe run of running backs for my team continues. I passed on them early, so I wanted to start throwing assets at them for depth and moving things around as needed.\nOf all the Broncos running backs, I prefer J.K. Dobbins. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a> wasn’t efficient at all last season, and while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a> is intriguing, I view him as more of a red-zone back. Dobbins should get plenty of touches. In seven fewer games than Harvey, he still had 43.2% of all running back carries last season.\nRound 9: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacory-croskeymerritt.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB – WSH)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nThe Commanders brought in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White</a> and drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kaytron-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaytron Allen</a>, so I’m a bit concerned about Jacory Croskey-Merritt, but at this point he was the best option available. He didn’t catch many passes last season, so “conceding” that to White isn’t a big deal.\nAllen is also a rookie. Worst-case scenario, Croskey-Meritt will still get plenty of work early on. He had 50.7% of the running back carries last season and averaged 4.6 yards per carry. Additionally, 37.1% of his runs went for at least five yards.\nRound 10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-pitts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nThe Falcons’ quarterback situation with a nicked-up <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa</a> and an injured <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Penix Jr.</a> isn’t exactly encouraging, but Kyle Pitts led the team in target share last season at 22.7%. Here in the 10th round, he’s worth the risk.\nRound 11: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/khalil-shakir.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khalil Shakir (WR – BUF)</a>\nKhalil Shakir led the Bills in target share last season at 19.8%. Of course, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> coming to town, that’ll drop, but in a half-PPR league, Shakir is a fine option in the 11th round.\nRound 12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)</a>\nI’m a bit hesitant to draft Jaxson Dart after last season because of the injuries, but his rushing potential is intriguing. I do wonder if that could be kept in check, but in the 12th round, you could do a lot worse for a backup quarterback option.\nRound 13: Denver Broncos D/ST\nI typically take defenses in the final round, but I didn’t want to pass on the Broncos with not that many interesting skill position players left. This is a plug-and-play, every-week defense.\nRound 14: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker (WR – LV)</a>\nI do have Brock Bowers; Tre Tucker is simply a depth piece. 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The strategy, consisting of drafting your first running back in round six or later, is highly correlated to ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14725:\"When the zero RB fantasy football draft strategy first came into focus, it was hotter than your favorite TikTok trend ever was. The strategy, consisting of drafting your first running back in round six or later, is highly correlated to the fragility of early round running backs. As such, the strategy has become less popular over the last few seasons as the top running backs have been largely healthy and productive.\nDraft strategies, however, tend to swing like a pendulum. While we cannot predict injuries, we can take shots on players in ambiguous backfields and project how later round running backs could perform in a featured role.\nHere are some of the best zero RB targets being drafted outside of the first five rounds.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nZero Running Back Draft Strategy Targets\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a> | ADP 102 Overall, RB37\nA second-round draft pick in 2024, Jonathon Brooks enters his third season with just nine NFL carries to his name. Brooks suffered a devastating blow in week 14 of his rookie season, tearing the same ACL that kept him out the first 10 games of his NFL career. There will always be some level of concern with the knee, but Brooks finally appears to be healthy and the reports out of camp have been glowing thus far. His lack of experience in the NFL, combined with the injury history and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a>‘s relative success has capped Brooks’ fantasy ADP, making him an ideal zero RB target.\nIf not for the torn ACL at the end of his collegiate career, Brooks likely would have been a first round selection. He’s a smooth and slippery runner with a natural ability to cut and accelerate upfield with the best of them. Hubbard has been a pleasant surprise for the Panthers the last few seasons, rushing for 1,195 yards in 2024 and 511 last year, but his traits are far inferior to that of Brooks.\nThe Panthers have boasted one of the strongest run-blocking groups along the offensive line over the past two years. Although the offense as a whole is relatively weak, the running game has produced 1,000-yard rushers in each of the last two seasons, including 1,587 between <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> and Hubbard last season. Hubbard is the perfect running back to keep a lower ceiling on Brooks’ draft value, while lacking the juice to prevent a potential breakout from Brooks. It’s rare to get this type of talent and path to success in the ninth round, making Brooks one of my top zero RB targets.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle (RB – PIT)</a> | ADP 58 Overall, RB29\nI’ve long been a fan of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren</a> and the efficiency he’s consistently posted, but he’s failed to fully take over the Steelers backfield in the last few seasons. Warren split the backfield with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a> last season, with the former taking 56% of the opportunities (carries and targets). With Gainwell now residing in Tampa Bay, the Steelers inked Rico Dowdle to a two-year contract, reuniting him with Head Coach Mike McCarthy.\nDowdle has been highly productive since his usage increased in 2024 under McCarthy. He’s one of just five running backs to accrue 1,000+ rushing yards and 200+ receiving yards in each of the last two seasons. Dowdle is a more physical runner than Warren and finished 11th in yards created last season (964) and 14th in yards created per touch (3.51). Despite being more of an early down hammer, Dowdle has been no slouch in the passing game. He caught 39 of 49 targets under McCarthy in 2024, tallying 249 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns before notching 297 yards and a touchdown on 50 targets and 39 receptions last season.\nEarly <a href=\"https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/steelers/2026/08/01/steelers-jaylen-warren-rico-dowdle-training-camp/91131543007/\">reports out of Steelers camp</a> suggest that Dowdle is the RB1 ahead of Warren, and while they’ll certainly split the workload, the familiarity with McCarthy and recent success suggests Dowdle has a stronger path to taking over the backfield and out producing his ADP.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/cheat-sheets/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum (RB – LAR)</a> | ADP 94 Overall, RB35\nAfter becoming a third-round pick of the Rams in the 2024 NFL Draft, the outlook for Blake Corum was optimistic. The expectation was that Corum would eat into <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a>‘ workload with the potential to eventually take over the backfield. Corum’s rookie season, however, left a sour taste in fantasy managers mouth while averaging just 3.6 yards per carry.\nThe tide turned for Corum in his second season, as the former NCAA national champion took 145 carries for 746 yards and six touchdowns, a big boost from his 58 attempts for 207 yards in his first season. From week 7 onward, Corum handled a 33% snap share with over 10 carries per game and was the RB9 in PPG in week’s 13-16. The prevailing assumption was that it would take an injury to Williams for Corum to carve out a role, but Corum made a splash with Williams in the lineup and was arguably more effective, posting 4.8 true yards per carry, good for the sixth best mark in the NFL.\nWilliams has stayed healthy over the last two seasons after dealing with a myriad of injuries in his first two seasons, but Corum has turned this into something of a split backfield with a path to dominate if Williams fails to stay injury free for the third consecutive season. The Rams led the league in yards per game and points per game last season with 397 and 30, respectively. Although they skew pass heavy with MVP <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a> at the helm, they ran the third most plays in the NFL last season and offer one of the most valuable running back spots in the league. As a result, Corum offers plenty of standalone value but also possesses massive contingency upside. Those are the bets you should be taking with a zero RB strategy.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason (RB – MIN)</a> | ADP 113 Overall, RB41\nIt’s easy to discard Jordan Mason after he finished as the RB41 in half PPR PPG last season with 7.6. Mason was the RB9 in week’s 1-7 in 2024 while filling in for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> and found himself as a popular zero RB target a year ago after a trade to the Vikings. Despite having a forgettable season in his first year wearing purple, there are many reasons to click Mason’s name at 113 overall on the draft board.\nFirst and foremost, it should be noted that the Vikings had a dreadful season on offense last year that extended well beyond the running back room. That group has been largely revamped this year, headlined by the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a>, and rushing quarterbacks have long proven to boost a running back’s efficiency on the ground.\nMinnesota ran the third fewest plays per game last season, finishing at 26th in points per game and 28th in yards per game. Peel back the layers on that, and you’ll see that Mason wasn’t all that bad last year. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry, but his true yards per carry, which depicts a runner’s consistency and factors out long runs that skew the stat, were 13th best in the NFL at 4.6. In other words, Mason was consistently hitting singles and doubles but didn’t deliver many crowd-pleasing homers. Yet somehow, through the last eight weeks of the season, Mason ranked third in explosive run percentage, ninth in success rate, and 10th in missed tackles forced.\nLooking at Mason’s entire body of work, his 91.3 PFF rushing grade over the past four seasons lands at 10th best among all running backs, according to Nathan Jahnke of PFF. Jahnke also points out that over those four seasons, Mason has averaged 5.1 yards per carry, 3.4 yards after contact per carry, and a first down or touchdown on 26.6% of his runs, each of which rank third best among the 56 running backs with at least 300 carries during that stretch.\nAlthough the team brought back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a> on a one-year contract, he will turn 32 this year and has dealt with countless injures over his career. He suffered a hamstring strain, a shoulder injury, and a hip injury last season alone enroute to missing five games, while his efficiency has trended downward over the last couple of seasons. Mason may very well be in line for a big workload in an offense that’s expected to put up more points this season, making him a value at his ADP of RB41.\nHonorable Mention:\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman (RB – DEN)</a> | ADP 143 Overall, RB47\nRookie Jonah Coleman is a dart throw that can be dropped for a waiver wire addition if things don’t break right for him, but I believe he will be involved alongside <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JK Dobbins</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a>. Sean Payton has been desperately missing a thumper out of the backfield, and Coleman can provide that. 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That makes ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14735:\"Dynasty fantasy football is about more than identifying the best young/rookie players on the board and hitting “Draft.” The goal is to build a roster that can produce now while also maintaining its value for years to come. That makes age an important consideration, but age alone should never determine a player’s dynasty value. Production, team situation, opportunity, and long-term potential all need to be weighed together.\nThe best dynasty football targets are players who offer the right combination of proven production and remaining upside. They are players who can help you win today without sacrificing your team’s future. Finding that balance is the key to building a sustainable dynasty contender for years to come.\nFantasyPros has you covered with our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-rookies-overall.php\">dynasty rookie draft rankings</a> and advice to help you dominate your leagues. Here’s a look at a few dynasty football targets to prioritize as you prepare for your draft or transactions ahead of the season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nDynasty Fantasy Football Players to Target for 2026\nWhether you are participating in a start-up dynasty football draft or looking to make trades for players where you can get a strong return on investment, these five players are worth targeting in dynasty formats ahead of the 2026 season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a>\nI could not have been more hyped for Ashton Jeanty heading into the 2025 season. The do-it-all running back out of Boise State looked like he was going to dominate touches and volume. However, his rookie season did not quite match the expectations attached to him as a rookie. But for 2026, that creates a buying opportunity for a 22-year-old running back who still has the profile of a potential workhorse.\nJeanty handled 266 carries and 55 receptions in 17 games as a rookie, finishing with 975 rushing yards, 346 receiving yards, and 10 total touchdowns. The 3.7 yards per carry was not impressive at all, especially considering his college efficiency, but the workload was. He accounted for 321 touches, showing that Las Vegas was comfortable building its offense around him even when the efficiency wasn’t there.\nThe dynasty argument becomes even stronger when considering what could change around him. Jeanty was the sixth overall pick in 2025 and enters 2026 as the Raiders’ established lead back, giving him both draft capital and job security. His rookie season also showed that his fantasy value doesn’t depend entirely on rushing efficiency: 55 catches and five receiving touchdowns give him a valuable receiving floor (and he was sixth in target share at the position), and he is likely to go through most of the season with 2026 number one overall pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> as his quarterback.\nThe Raiders improved their offensive environment around Jeanty, so if his rushing efficiency moves closer to what we expected from him as a prospect, his second-year stats could look a lot better. He was still fourth overall in evaded tackles in 2025, so the shiftiness is still there.\nThe combination of youth, three-down usage, and receiving ability makes Jeanty a much more attractive dynasty asset than his disappointing rookie efficiency might suggest.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)</a>\nTetairoa McMillan already produced enough as a rookie to make him an obvious dynasty asset, but he remains particularly attractive because his best football may still be ahead of him. Especially if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bryce-young.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryce Young</a> continues to improve.\nMcMillan immediately established himself as Carolina’s No. 1 receiver, starting all 17 games and catching 70 passes for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 14.5 yards per reception, recorded 17 catches of at least 20 yards, and finished with 55 first-down receptions. Those numbers are especially encouraging considering he accomplished them in his first NFL season and in an offense that still has plenty of room to grow.\nMcMillan’s rookie season earned him Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, but that shouldn’t necessarily mean his dynasty price has already reached its ceiling. A second-year jump from 1,014 yards to something approaching 1,200-1,300 yards would put him firmly into the elite dynasty wide receiver conversation. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-brazzell-ii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Brazzell</a> lost to injury and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-legette.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Legette</a> the next-best pass-catching option, I think the sky is the limit for McMillan in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate (WR – TEN)</a>\nCarnell Tate might have been taken fourth overall in the 2026 NFL draft, but it really comes down to what you believe about quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-ward.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Ward</a> and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Tate isn’t entering the NFL with the pedigree of a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>, for example, but his combination of age, draft capital, and college production is extremely appealing.\nTate caught 51 passes for 875 yards and nine touchdowns in only 11 games during his final season at Ohio State, averaging an outstanding 17.2 yards per reception. He also finished his college career with 121 receptions, 1,872 yards, and 14 touchdowns despite playing alongside an extraordinary collection of receiving talent, including likely top-five 2027 pick Jeremian Smith.\nThe Titans are also trying to build around Ward, while bringing in Daboll to help develop the passing game. Tate, therefore, has the opportunity to grow with a quarterback and offense that Tennessee hopes will be its long-term foundation. He doesn’t need to become a superstar immediately to be a successful dynasty selection. If he becomes Ward’s preferred downfield and red-zone target, Tate could quickly turn his modest fantasy draft price into a much more valuable asset. He is currently only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-overall.php\">the WR14 in our dynasty rankings</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough (QB – NO)</a>\nQuarterback has a different connotation in dynasty formats, at least in my estimation. Since you only need one, and there are largely 20 or so effective quarterbacks, it doesn’t matter as much about their age or years left to play. Just get the best guys.\nThat’s why Tyler Shough could fall through the cracks in dynasty leagues. He is an interesting dynasty risk that managers can afford to take on players who haven’t yet established themselves as stars. Shough was hardly a household name entering the NFL, but his rookie season gave us enough evidence to make him intriguing.\nHe started nine games for New Orleans and completed 221-of-327 passes (67.6%) for 2,384 yards, 10 touchdowns, and six interceptions, adding another 186 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. His 91.3 passer rating was solid, and his season ended with a particularly strong stretch. In December, he completed 71.1% of his passes for 1,057 yards, four touchdowns, and only one interception. He was a top-twelve fantasy quarterback down the stretch.\nThe bigger reason to target Shough is what New Orleans did around him this offseason. The Saints selected Arizona State wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a> eighth overall, investing premium draft capital into giving Shough more weapons. They also locked up <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a> with a massive contract extension. That is exactly the kind of team context dynasty managers should look for when taking a cheaper quarterback.\nShough is the unquestioned starter entering 2026, and he’s entering his second season with Chris Olave still in place and Tyson joining the offense. At 26 years old, Shough doesn’t have age on his side like the other players on this list, but quarterback longevity buffers that. If he establishes himself as a long-term starter, the modest dynasty price to acquire him (QB19) could yield a huge return on investment.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/harold-fannin-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE)</a>\nWhat’s the limit for Harold Fannin Jr. with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-njoku.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Njoku</a> no longer in Cleveland? Fannin may be the most intriguing dynasty target outside the big four at the tight end position because his rookie production was already good enough to suggest a much higher ceiling.\nFannin led Cleveland in receptions (72), receiving yards (731), and receiving touchdowns (six) as a rookie, starting 13 of 16 games. More importantly, his production wasn’t simply the result of piling up volume. Fannin posted a 24.3% targets-per-route-run rate, second among tight ends with at least 250 routes, while his <a href=\"https://sumersports.com/players/tight-end/?plays=250\">1.66 yards per route run ranked eighth</a>. That combination of target earning and efficiency is exactly what dynasty managers want to see from a young tight end.\nFannin is only 22 years old and now has a clearer path to becoming the focal point of Cleveland’s passing game. Njoku is no longer standing in his way, while the Browns’ receiving corps still lacks an established superstar (and established quarterback, if we are being honest).\nThat means Fannin doesn’t need to make a massive leap in efficiency to become a top-tier fantasy tight end, he simply needs his rookie role to expand. A player who already produced 72-731-6 as a rookie has a very attractive dynasty profile. He may not command the same price as the elite young tight ends yet, which is precisely why he’s worth targeting in dynasty formats. 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Stacking in fantasy football is where you draft multiple players from the same NFL roster. The reasoning behind stacking is to put ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14557:\"Everyone loves a good stack, whether it comes in the form of pancakes, $100 bills, or fantasy football. Stacking in fantasy football is where you draft multiple players from the same NFL roster. The reasoning behind stacking is to put more of your eggs into the basket of a high-powered offense that can have massive spike weeks for your fantasy team.\nHowever, that often requires paying a significant price by using several of your early-round picks to build the stack. For example, fantasy players would need to use four of their first five or six picks to build a Cincinnati Bengals stack of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a>. While that could be a league-winning move, fantasy players could also lose their league with one injury.\nTherefore, I’ve come up with three late-round stacks that fantasy players can build entirely from players outside the top 100 picks in the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros PPR ADP</a>. While these offenses aren’t elite like the Bengals, fantasy players can get great bang for their buck while limiting the impact on their team if the stack doesn’t work out.<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/ppr-overall.php\"></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/redraft-free-trial/\"></a>\nLate-Round Stacks for Redraft Fantasy Football Leagues\nKansas City Chiefs\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes</a> – ADP: 103.8 | QB14\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy</a> – ADP: 128.3 | WR50\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cyrus-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyrus Allen</a> – ADP: 279.3 | WR104\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a> – ADP: 103.6 | TE10\n\nMahomes is on pace to play in Week 1, which makes him a steal at his ADP despite coming off a knee injury. Last year, the superstar was quietly one of the top quarterbacks in fantasy football despite never having a healthy receiving corps. He was the QB2 over the first 13 weeks, averaging 21.1 fantasy points per game, totaling 23.1 or more in eight of 12 contests.\nUnfortunately, Worthy never lived up to expectations last season, finishing the year as the WR59, averaging 7.9 PPR fantasy points per game. However, he suffered a shoulder injury five minutes into the season. Yet, the former Texas star had some positive moments, averaging 11 fantasy points per game in the six contests with at least six targets in 2025. Worthy could have a third-year breakout if he can stay healthy.\nIt seems as if the Chiefs have a rookie training camp star at the wide receiver position every year. Allen is that guy this season, generating massive buzz despite suffering a minor injury. He has a clear pathway to the No. 3 wide receiver role, having only to beat out <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyquan-thornton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyquan Thornton</a>. Furthermore, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a> and Xavier Worthy have dealt with injuries in their careers, putting Allen one injury away from a starting role in a Patrick Mahomes-led offense.\nFantasy players shouldn’t draft Kelce as a top-eight tight end. Yet, he is still a reliable starting option. Last season, the future Hall of Famer finished as the TE3 overall and the TE9 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 11.4 PPR fantasy points per contest. The veteran finished fourth among tight ends with 108 targets, totaling at least 800 receiving yards for the 12th consecutive year.\nSan Francisco 49ers\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a> – ADP: 103.2 | QB13\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-james.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan James</a> – ADP: 205.7 | RB63\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> – ADP: 150.2 | WR56\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a> – ADP: 180.8 | WR70\n\nWhile he missed eight games last season with a toe injury, Purdy was the QB6 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 19.7 fantasy points per contest, a higher average than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a> (18.7) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> (18.5). Furthermore, the veteran was on fire during the fantasy playoffs, averaging 3.7 passing touchdowns and 31.3 fantasy points per game from Week 15 through Week 17. If the 49ers’ receiving corps stays healthy, Purdy could have a top-five finish.\nThe most valuable handcuff in fantasy football is whoever is the No. 2 running back in San Francisco behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a>. Unfortunately, the superstar has struggled to stay healthy following a massive workload season. Last year, McCaffrey led the league with 413 touches, 44 more than the next closest player. James is the early favorite to be the superstar’s backup with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-robinson-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Robinson Jr.</a> in Atlanta. At the very least, James is a must-draft handcuff if you select McCaffrey.\nAfter spending last year with the Washington Commanders, Samuel is back in San Francisco. He joined the team with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> needing season-ending knee surgery, putting the veteran in the driver’s seat for the No. 2 wide receiver role. Yet, Samuel could be Brock Purdy’s top wide receiver at some point this year given <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>‘ recent injury history. The last time he had over 81 targets with the 49ers (2023), Samuel averaged 16.2 PPR fantasy points per game.\nReportedly, Stribling has had an impressive offseason. Furthermore, the three veterans ahead of him on the depth chart – Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> – all have struggled to stay healthy over the past few years. While it’s a long shot, the rookie could be the 49ers’ No. 1 wide receiver at some point this season. Yet, Stribling only needs to see a starting role to become a massive steal at his current ADP.\nTampa Bay Buccaneers\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> – ADP: 135.2 | QB17\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell </a>– ADP: 104.2 | RB35\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a> – ADP: 100.2 | WR42\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen McMillan</a> – ADP: 170.4 | WR59\n\nA pissed-off Mayfield is the best version of the veteran quarterback fantasy players can ask for. The last time he played in a prove-it type situation was in 2023, when he was the QB10, averaging 1.7 passing touchdowns and 16.1 fantasy points per game. While the veteran played through multiple injuries last year, Mayfield was the QB4, averaging 2.4 passing touchdowns and 21.5 fantasy points per game in 2024. Don’t be surprised if he has a bounce-back season.\nNo one expected Gainwell to finish last year as the RB16, averaging 13 PPR fantasy points per contest, as he was a force in the passing game, ranking fourth among running backs in receptions (73) and fifth in receiving yards (486). More importantly, the Buccaneers signed Gainwell to a significant contract in free agency and have called him the 1B running back. If <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a> struggles to stay healthy for the second consecutive season, Gainwell could have a career year.\nUnfortunately, Godwin has struggled to stay on the field the past few seasons, missing 18 games in 2024 and 2025 because of injury. However, the veteran was outstanding before suffering a season-ending injury in 2024, ranking as the WR1, averaging 19.7 PPR fantasy points per game. While he won’t return that level of production, Godwin should bounce back if he can stay healthy. Last year, the veteran averaged 2.4 fantasy points per target during the fantasy playoffs.\nWhile fantasy players should be excited about <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a>, don’t forget about McMillan. 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You never want to overpay for anything, including in a fantasy football draft. As training camp news moves player prices, new values emerge across the draft board. The key is knowing what players ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:11450:\"Everyone likes to shop for value, right? You never want to overpay for anything, including in a fantasy football draft. As training camp news moves player prices, new values emerge across the draft board. The key is knowing what players are likely to fall, or go later than they should. Using the PPR average draft position (ADP) on CBS, here are five players that are going later than they should and could outperform their ADP.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Value Players to Target\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson (WR – GB)</a> ADP: 65 | (WR30)\nThe biggest knock on Watson is health. When he’s on the field, he produces elite numbers. \nFrom Weeks 10 through 17, among all wide receivers with a minimum of 200 routes last season, Watson finished fourth in yards per route run, 17th in targets per route run, and seventh in first downs per route run, per Fantasy Points Data Suite.\nHe averaged 14 fantasy PPR points per game in this span. There really isn’t a big competition for targets in the offense. With only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a>, and second-year receiver <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a>, opportunities should be endless.\nDespite growing buzz around Watson, his CBS draft ranking leaves plenty of value, as we have yet to see a full 17 games from him. And if we see a full year out of him, he possesses league-winning upside at current ADP.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs (WR – IND)</a> ADP: 102 | (WR43)\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> now in Pittsburgh, it frees up over 100 targets. Obviously, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> will see a great deal, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a> just secured the bag, but Downs should not be forgotten.\nDowns out-targeted all Colts wide receivers with 14 red-zone targets, trailing Warren by only 4. According to Fantasy Points Data Suite, among wide receivers with at least 50 targets, Downs was tied for 23rd in targets per route run. \nConsidering that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> is returning from a torn Achilles suffered in Week 14, his rushing may be limited to start the year, and he may be forced into more short-yardage throws or designed screens for Downs. \nHe should also see a bump in routes, with his usage likely to increase, making him a really nice value in the middle-to-late rounds of drafts.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell (RB – TB)</a> ADP: 100 | (RB35)\nTo be clear, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a> isn’t fading away despite a down season last year. He dealt with multiple injuries, which is why Gainwell offers tremendous value. Given his size and the multiple injuries that piled on, it makes sense to split the workload.\nAfter years of being in a limited role, Kenneth Gainwell finally broke out in Pittsburgh. He caught 73 passes and averaged 13 PPR fantasy points per game last season. \nFrom Weeks 11-18, Gainwell ranked third among running backs in first-read share (15.3%) and second in receiving yards per game (45.4), per the Fantasy Points Data Suite. He also posted the third-highest yards per route run (2.10) among backs with at least 80 routes. \nGainwell is now tied to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a>, who is known to throw the deep ball but also isn’t afraid to check it down when needed. Since 2023, Baker Mayfield has ranked no worse than eighth in pass attempts behind the line of scrimmage.\nA consistent receiving role with occasional spikes in usage makes him one of the better mid- to late-round running back values on the board.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray (QB – MIN)</a> ADP: 147| (QB18)\nThe more I think about it, the more excited I get for the ride of Kyler Murray in fantasy land. After seven seasons in Arizona, Murray was released. He joined the quarterback whisperer Kevin O’Connell on a veteran’s minimum, prove-it-type contract in Minnesota.\nThe QB1 job remains in the air as both Murray and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> are competing for the head signal-caller position. We all saw how things ended under McCarthy, so Murray should have the edge. \nHaving <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> at your disposal is an embarrassment of riches. It’s arguably the best passing options of his entire career. \nConsidering the supporting cast and the ability to create yards as a runner, Murray could finish as a top five quarterback, and it would not shock anyone.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo (TE – WAS)</a> ADP: 179 | (TE22)\nHere’s a TE2 with legitimate TE1 upside. Finishing second on the team in targets remains possible. Despite the Commanders signing Stefon Diggs, there’s still a lot to love about Okonkwo’s opportunity. \nWashington moved on from two of their top target-earners from last season in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-ertz.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Ertz</a>, vacating 41% of the team’s targets.\nIf Okonkwo can match or even come close to Ertz’s 71.3% route participation rate, then he still has real breakout potential even with Diggs rostered.\nFrom Week 8 on last season, the Fantasy Points Data Suite shows that, among tight ends with at least 200 routes run, Okonkwo in Tennessee ranked ninth in yards per route run, sixth in targets per route run, 14th in receptions, and fifth in yards after the catch per reception.\nGoing from <a 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Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5849;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kyler Murray\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9500;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Downs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:551;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f1aa94bed13537c468bd6ceb0b843e9e\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"New York Jets Flight Connections 08/06/26\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95352/new-york-jets-flight-connections-08-06-26\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"Good morning Gang Green Nation! Sometimes you just have to chuckle at the absurd level of hype training camp provides. If you scroll down to the last link in today’s Flight Connections you come to an article titled “Brandon Stephens is quickly giving Jets fans a reason to forget about Sauce Gardner.” Ummm … what?! […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8290:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 07: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins catches a pass for a touchdown during the NFL 2025 game against Brandon Stephens #21 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 07, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.\"\" (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! Sometimes you just have to chuckle at the absurd level of hype training camp provides. If you scroll down to the last link in today’s Flight Connections you come to an article titled “Brandon Stephens is quickly giving Jets fans a reason to forget about Sauce Gardner.” Ummm … what?! Brandon Stephens is a 28 year old journeyman who probably shouldn’t be starting in the NFL. For his career Stephens has allowed a 105+ passer rating in coverage. No quarterback in the history of the NFL has a 105+ career passer rating. Which means throwing at Stephens essentially turns the average NFL quarterback into the best quarterback of all time. Last year Stephens allowed an ungodly 134+ passer rating, the worst of his NFL career, so it’s not like he’s on the upswing in his career. \n\nSauce Gardner is a two time All Pro. He has allowed a passer rating of 76.7 for his career. Last season the 32nd ranked NFL passer was Joe Flacco, with a 79.2 passer rating. Throwing at Gardner essentially turns the average NFL starting quarterback into worse than the worst starting quarterback in the NFL. So here’s what we have. Throw at Stephens, get results better than the best QB in NFL history. Throw at Sauce, get results worse than the worst starting quarterback in the NFL. But sure, a few decent Stephens practices in August no doubt will make Jets fans forget about their former two time All Pro cornerback. Makes perfect sense when you really think about it.\n\nThe irony here is that even the author of that article doesn’t believe his own headline. Read past the headline and you see he doesn’t even try to make the case his headline implies. He knows better than that. He just wanted to put up a clickbait headline full of absurd hype, because clicks are apparently more important than not misleading your audience. Sigh.\n\nHere are your links to the <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Thursday in August.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-te-connor-hulstein-dl-patrick-jenkins-08-05-2026\">Eric Allen</a> – Jets Sign TE Connor Hulstein & DL Patrick Jenkins\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/3-standout-players-jets-training-camp-08-05-2026\">Amanda Vogt</a> – 3 Standout Players From First Week of Jets Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/5-buzzworthy-things-jets-players-said-week-1-of-training-camp-08-05-2026\">Randy Lange</a> – 5 Buzzworthy Things Jets Players Said in Training Camp Week 1\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/outfront-new-york-jets-partnership-announcement-08-05-2026\">NYJets.com</a> – OUTFRONT and New York Jets Announce Exclusive, Multi-Year Partnership to Extend the Fan Experience Beyond MetLife Stadium\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/demario-davis-being-a-pro-jets-training-camp-08-04-2026\">Randy Lange</a> – Demario Davis After Pads Come On Talks ‘Payback,’ Paying It Forward\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/08/05/jets-rookie-dt-darrell-jackson-may-play-himself-into-the-rotation/91179443007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Surprise Jets rookie may play himself into the rotation on defense\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/08/05/jets-believe-they-can-field-nfl-best-offensive-tackle-tandems/91171584007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets believe they can field one of the NFL’s best tackle tandems\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/08/05/braelon-allen-stood-out-new-york-jets-training-camp-nfl/91171196007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – How Braelon Allen has stood out at Jets training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/08/05/3-takeaways-5-of-new-york-jets-training-camp-david-bailey-nfl/91166169007/\">Nick Wojton</a> – 3 takeaways from Day 5 of Jets training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/08/05/jets-azareyeh-thomas-nahshon-wright-competition-intensifies-at-camp/91162703007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Jets’ Azareye’h Thomas, Nahshon Wright competition intensifies at camp\n\n<a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/olu-fashanu-must-prove-himself-in-2026-to-land-a-big-jets-extension-offer\">Elijah Hamilton</a> – Olu Fashanu Must Prove Himself in 2026 to Land a Big Jets Extension Offer\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/expect-jack-heflin-to-be-next-cut-after-jets-waive-2-defenders-on-wednesday-01kza64h3rht\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Expect Jack Heflin to Be Next Cut After Jets Waive 2 Defenders on Wednesday\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/braelon-allen-deserves-all-camp-hype-how-jets-should-use-him-01kz7pbjffvm\">Colby Colwell</a> – Braelon Allen Deserves All the Camp Hype He’s Getting (Here’s How the Jets Should Use Him)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-quick-te-signing-sends-clear-message-after-kenyon-sadiq-injury-01kz9crea8vs\">Colby Colwell</a> – Jets Quick TE Signing Sends Clear Message After Kenyon Sadiq Injury\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/doctor-gives-positive-kenyon-sadiq-injury-update-setback-jets-camp-01kz8zpk16dh\">Nick Faria</a> – Doctor Gives Positive Kenyon Sadiq Injury Update After Setback During Jets Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/why-i-m-buying-early-jets-hype-around-kingsley-enagbare-01kz50qnfyvt\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Why I’m Buying the Early Jets Hype Around Kingsley Enagbare\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/bijan-robinson-extension-proves-jets-wise-breece-hall-deal-done-early-01kz6p965hyk\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Bijan Robinson extension proves Jets were wise to get Breece Hall’s deal done early\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/breece-hall-what-every-jets-fan-wants-hear-despite-contract-extension-01kywm75e3wb\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Breece Hall says what every Jets fan wants to hear despite contract extension\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/geno-smith-productive-start-training-camp-instill-hope-jets-fans-01kz7cf1r6t6\">Jake Elman</a> – Geno Smith’s productive start to training camp should instill hope in Jets fans\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-send-concerning-message-te-signing-wake-kenyon-sadiq-injury-01kz97jg80m8\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Jets send concerning message with TE signing in wake of Kenyon Sadiq injury\n\n<a 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passing yards: What’s a success for Titans QB?\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/65814/cam-ward-2026-passing-yards-whats-a-success-for-titans-qb\";s:11:\"description\";s:350:\"Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is expected to take a sizable step forward as a sophomore. After an impressive rookie season despite lackluster surroundings, the Titans bet big on Ward this offseason. They invested in his development by hiring Brian Daboll as his OC, and adding Wan’Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate at wide receiver. Ward […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2673:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) talks with the media post practice during day 1 of mini-camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> quarterback Cam Ward is expected to take a sizable step forward as a sophomore. After an impressive rookie season despite lackluster surroundings, the Titans bet big on Ward this offseason. They invested in his development by hiring Brian Daboll as his OC, and adding Wan’Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate at wide receiver.\n\nWard finished his rookie season with 3,169 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Ward had two head coaches (Brian Callahan and Mike McCoy) and two play callers (Callahan and Mike McCoy). His top wide receivers were fourth-round rookies Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor.\n\nWard finished his rookie season ranked 17th in passing yards. The No. 1 overall pick likely would have been 16th had he not injured his shoulder on the first series of the Week 18 regular season finale. With a massive sophomore campaign looming, how many passing yards would you consider a success for Ward in 2026?\n\nThe theme of OTAs and minicamp <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/65667/titans-fans-not-overly-concerned-about-cam-wards-struggles\">was that Ward apparently struggled</a>. He’s learning Daboll’s offense while figuring out how to test tight throwing windows. Ward was better at minicamp than OTAs, proving he’s growing in Daboll’s scheme. We’re now underway at training camp, where he’s had mostly positive practices to date.\n\nWard should aim for about 3,500 passing yards in 2026. That total would have placed 13th in the league last season ahead of Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers. If Ward starts all 17 games, he’d just need to average roughly 206 passing yards per game to reach 3,500.\n\nTitans fans are hoping Ward takes a Drake Maye or Caleb Williams-like sophomore step. Maye finished fourth in passing yards last season with 4,394. Williams was seventh with 3,942. Perhaps Ward can flirt with 4,000 passing yards if he really thrives in Daboll’s system.\n\nExpectations are high for Ward as a sophomore. About 3,500+ passing yards would signal a success. Hopefully Ward establishes himself as the Titans’ franchise quarterback in 2026.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786014000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:25:\"Tennessee Titans Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:2;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12522;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"Cam Ward\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8126;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Wan\'Dale Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13279;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Carnell Tate\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:553;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7d459856ac833be10f7e33c9c097e6f6\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Baltimore Ravens 2026 schedule and scores\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-schedule/83499/baltimore-ravens-2026-schedule-scores\";s:11:\"description\";s:355:\"Excitement for the Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 season is building with a revamped pass rush and young offensive coordinator Declan Doyle making waves at training camp. The team just signed star wide receiver Zay Flowers to a four-year, $140 million extension, and the rest of the league is once again underrating two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3901:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 21: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens takes the field before playing against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nExcitement for the Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 season is building with a revamped pass rush and young offensive coordinator Declan Doyle making waves at training camp. The team just signed star wide receiver Zay Flowers to a four-year, $140 million extension, and the rest of the league is once again underrating two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson. There is a refreshed energy at The Castle under new head coach Jesse Minter, who aims to bring the Ravens not just back to their winning ways, but all the way to a Super Bowl in 2026.\n\nMinter has many stones to lay on his path to a championship, starting with a regular season schedule that ranks ninth-easiest based on last year’s results. Baltimore’s wins over/under is set at 11.5 (<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">via FanDuel Sportsbook</a>), a total they eclipsed in 2023 and 2024. Can they do so again this year?\n\nRavens Schedule\n\nPreseason\n\nWeek 1: vs. Eagles on Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET on WBAL\n\nWeek 2: at Vikings on Friday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET on WBAL\n\nWeek 3: vs. Commanders on Friday, August 28 at 6:00 p.m. ET on WBAL\n\nRegular Season\n\nWeek 1\n\nat Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount +\n\nWeek 2\n\nvs. New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount +\n\nWeek 3\n\nvs. Dallas Cowboys (in Rio de Janiero, Brazil) on Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount +\n\nWeek 4\n\nvs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount +\n\nWeek 5\n\nat Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 11 at 8:20p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock (Sunday Night Football)\n\nWeek 6\n\nat Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX\n\nWeek 7\n\nvs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount +\n\nWeek 8\n\nat Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount +\n\nWeek 9\n\nvs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, November 5 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video (Thursday Night Football)\n\nWeek 10\n\nvs. Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, November 16 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN (Monday Night Football)\n\nWeek 11\n\nat Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX\n\nWeek 12\n\nat Houston Texans on Sunday, November 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount+\n\nWeek 13: Bye week \n\nWeek 14\n\nvs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX\n\nWeek 15\n\nat Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, December 20 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount+\n\nWeek 16\n\nvs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, December 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount+\n\nWeek 17\n\nvs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 31 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video (Thursday Night Football)\n\nWeek 18\n\nvs. Pittsburgh Steelers – time, date, and network TBD\n\nAll games broadcast via radio on 97.9 FM and 1090 AM.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786014000;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Baltimore Beatdown\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Baltimore Ravens Schedule\";i:1;s:35:\"Baltimore Ravens Scores and Results\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9997;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Zay Flowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13460;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Zion Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:554;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"533411bd8757447edcd3bd830da11b79\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Cowboys news: Jaydon Blue understood the lesson\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/212540/jaydon-blue-ryan-flournoy-christian-parker\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"One thing is for certain for the Dallas Cowboys, second-year running back Jaydon Blue is on a mission to be a contributor after a rough rookie campaign. Linebackers DeMarvion Overshown and rookie Jaishawn Barham are having good training camps, and the versatility of both will be used a lot in 2026. Christian Parker is gearing […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6750:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (23) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images \n\nOne thing is for certain for the Dallas Cowboys, second-year running back Jaydon Blue is on a mission to be a contributor after a rough rookie campaign. Linebackers DeMarvion Overshown and rookie Jaishawn Barham are having good training camps, and the versatility of both will be used a lot in 2026.\n\nChristian Parker is gearing up for his first year of calling plays as a defensive coordinator, and according to him, his unit is taking the right steps. Ryan Flournoy is the WR3 in Dallas, but he’s poised to elevate his play this year. \n\nHere’s your Cowboys’ news for Thursday.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-jaydon-blue-understands-his-year-2-assignment-i-took-the-lessons-to-heart\">Cowboys’ Jaydon Blue understands his Year 2 assignment: ‘I took the lessons to heart’ – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nJaydon Blue had high expectations as a rookie, but things didn’t go as planned for multiple reasons. Now, he’s ready to be a difference maker in 2026.\n\n\n“I’m just [focused on] stacking these good days out here,” said Blue, following the second Cowboys’ padded practice in which he shined again. “I’ve just been more intentional. Like I said, this offseason, my main priority was making sure that I stayed in the playbook and was doing things that the coach was asking me to do.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/demarvion-overshown-training-camp-cowboys-22374626.php\">Cowboys MLB DeMarvion Overshown has rave reviews for new DC Christian Parker at training camp – SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News</a>\n\nChristian Parker has a lot of support in his defensive coordinator position, but it is his first year calling plays. However, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown says believe the hype.\n\n\nDeMarvion Overshown: “He’s a competitor, just like us. He feels like he’s putting on a helmet and shoulder pads as well when we come out here to get ready for practice. In meeting rooms, he’s challenging us to know what the rest of the defense is doing, like he wants everyone to be able to think like they’re a coach out there.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7494098/2026/08/05/cowboys-training-camp-standout-players-offense/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.3VA.ql1K.tr4GO34K3rju&smid=ta-android-share\">What stood out after Cowboys’ padded practices? 2 players who could elevate the offense – Jon Machota, The Athletic</a>\n\nThe Cowboys have one of the top offenses in the NFL. It may be even better this season if a few players take a leap.\n\n\nRyan Flournoy\n\n\n\nEveryone knows the importance of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens to Dallas’ passing game. But Flournoy has shown that he’s ready to build on what he did after his breakout performance in Week 5 last year against the New York Jets. In 16 games last season, Flournoy had 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns. He’s got a chance to be closer to the 700-800 yard range this season as Dallas’ clear No. 3 wide receiver.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/christian-parker-pleased-with-cowboys-defense-s-progress-early-in-training-camp\">Christian Parker pleased with Cowboys defense’s progress early in training camp – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nThe Cowboys had one of the worst defenses in team history in 2025. This prompted them to hire Christian Parker as their new defensive coordinator, and things are running smoothly so far in training camp.\n\n\n“I think we’re embracing the play style that we want to stay with,” Parker said. “I think guys are really just trying to harp on the details and get the next level of knowledge to the defense that we’re really focusing on. We talked about getting your undergraduate degree in OTAs, and now we’re working towards our masters. That’s more of an accelerated program, so we’ve got to get going quick. 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That part of his game remains to be answered.\n\n\n\nBut one thing is clear: Overshown as a blitzer is back.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/jaishawn-barham-cowboys-training-camp-22375390.php\">Cowboys rookie Jaishawn Barham’s versatility becoming a ‘cheat code’ for Christian Parker – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News</a>\n\nJaishawn Barham has done a nice job making himself known at training camp. He played both linebacker and edge at Michigan, and defensive coordinator Christian Parker is salivating over he’s versatility.\n\n\n“Him playing both is one of his cheat codes that he has,” Parker said. “He’s played equal amount of snaps almost at Maryland and Michigan [at inside linebacker], so he’s been exposed to it. 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Turner didn’t have time to get down on himself because free-agent safety acquisition Bryan Cook was quickly by his side to give him a word of encouragement. Then, on the very next play, Boye […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2532:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook (6) cheers after breaking up a play during practice at the Paycor Stadium practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nAt practice on Tuesday, cornerback DJ Turner was beaten deep by Ja’Marr Chase on what ended up being an incomplete pass. Turner didn’t have time to get down on himself because free-agent safety acquisition Bryan Cook was quickly by his side to give him a word of encouragement.\n\nThen, on the very next play, Boye Mafe, another free agent acquisition, beat Orlando Brown Jr. around the edge and forced Joe Burrow to throw an errant pass earlier than he wanted. Cook stepped in front of the pass, picked it off, and took it back for what would have been a touchdown had it been a real game.\n\nLater in the locker room, Cook reflected on the moment, showcasing his leadership, not only verbally, but with action.\n\n“For the most part, it’s just being aggressive, attention to detail, flying around, playing as one, and also being my brother’s keeper,” <a href=\"https://x.com/trags/status/2084685512971899187?s=51\">he said in the locker room after practice</a>. “I know we’re all tired, but make a play. Any given moment, it could happen. I can be tired and have a great break at the post, and then Dexter Lawrence can get a sack. Things like that, it boosts the whole morale of a defense.”\n\nThe Bengals’ defense has largely been to blame for the team missing the playoffs over the last two seasons. Sure, if they bounced their way one or two times in either season, they could have backed their way into the playoffs, but a team can win if they allow opposing teams to score 30 or more points as often as they did.\n\nThis offseason, though, the Bengals’ front office took the big swing generations of fans have been asking for. They not only traded the No. 10 pick to the Giants for Lawrence, but they signed Cook, Mafe, Jonathan Allen and Kyle Dugger. Combined with this year’s draft class, the entire defense, except for linebacker, has been reshaped. \n\nWith Cook’s leadership in the secondary and with the monster that is Lawrence soaking up blockers meant to get to linebackers, the defense will hopefully transform from a liability to a strength.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786012200;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:556;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"18b3708f653b00b0012b44c6369cf0aa\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Discussion: What’s the proper concern level for Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in?\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/168496/jahmyr-gibbs-concern-level-negotiations-detroit-lions\";s:11:\"description\";s:354:\"Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in for a new contract officially enters Week 2 on Thursday, as the Detroit Lions will participate in their seventh training camp practice this offseason. Thus far, there have been no tangible signs of progress between the Lions and Gibbs, but there haven’t been any reports of stagnation or sticking points with negotiations, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4474:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) on field after practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Monday, August 3, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nJahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in for a new contract officially enters Week 2 on Thursday, as the Detroit Lions will participate in their seventh training camp practice this offseason. Thus far, there have been no tangible signs of progress between the Lions and Gibbs, but there haven’t been any reports of stagnation or sticking points with negotiations, either.\n\nReally, all the evidence we have about negotiations are the scant details we’re getting from the team itself. Both Lions coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes have expressed public interest in getting a deal done, and on Wednesday, Holmes said they are engaged in talks. So this isn’t a situation in which the Lions are refusing to pay Gibbs or closed to any talks.\n\nHowever, there have been a few signs that are relatively discouraging. A week ago, Campbell said he “wasn’t sweating” Gibbs’ hold-in, but he also admitted he was surprised the contract hasn’t been finalized yet.\n\n“I thought we’d have been done by now,” Campbell said.\n\nOn Wednesday, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168445/lions-gm-brad-holmes-speaks-on-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-hold-in\">Holmes told SiriusXM they’re “having dialogue” with Gibbs</a>, but his body language did not scream optimistic, and when reassured by the radio host that it’ll get done, his response was an uninspiring “that’s the hope.” \n\nSo today’s Question of the Day is:\n\nWhat’s your concern level regarding Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in? \n\nMy answer: I’m still pretty low. Let’s call it a 2/10 total. \n\nAdmittedly, we’re entering uncharted territory with the Lions. Any time they’ve publicly expressed an interest in extending a player, they’ve been able to do so in a very timely manner. So, on the surface, it’s a bit concerning that’s not how negotiations are going this time around. Additionally, I figured as soon as <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168343/lions-say-bijan-robinson-extension-cant-hurt-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-talks\">Bijan Robinson signed his three-year extension with the Atlanta Falcons,</a> that Gibbs’ deal would come about almost immediately. It’s been around 48 hours since, and all has been quiet.\n\nThat all being said, I’m still not that concerned. We’re still very early in training camp, and while I’d certainly like Gibbs to be out there in a new offense with a new offensive line, there is more than enough time for him to enter the picture and be ready by Week 1. \n\nI trust that Gibbs’ appearance at practices is a sign of good faith and no ill-will, and I do expect the Robinson deal to move things along relatively quickly. And with Campbell’s mostly-optimistic comments on the situation, I’m assuming things will be just fine. Simply put, if Campbell isn’t sweating it, there’s no reason I should be. \n\nThat said, if we’re beyond the first preseason game and Gibbs is still sidelined, that’s when the worry starts to creep up into the 4-6 range, and if we’re nearing the end of preseason, that’s when I’d jump to a 8-10. \n\nBut, for now, it’s early. It’s okay to be patient here. \n\nWhat is your concern level for the Jahmyr Gibbs contract negotiations? 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Folks on the inside are thinking about it, too.“Obviously, I\'d be really excited about that,\" defensive coordinator Chris Shula told reporters on Wednesday regarding the possibility of Donald coming back. \"You\'re getting one of the best players of all time. I\'ve had a great history with him. I was here in \'17, coaching other positions with him. I know what a great guy he is, what a hard worker he is, and what he would mean to this defense. But at the same time, we\'re going to coach the guys who are here and if he decides to come back, that\'d be great.”Donald took the next step earlier this week, with a \"tryout\" during (we\'re told) a day off for players at training camp. Shula wasn\'t present for the session that was far less about evaluating Donald and much more about Donald seeing how he felt — with the goal of finding out if he can get back to being the great player he was.What made him so great?“I think it\'s when you have the extreme talent and you have the work ethic to match, and the mentality to be great every single day,\" Shula said. \"When you put all that together, that\'s what you get. You get one of the greatest of all time.”It has Shula very much aware of potentially pairing Donald with Myles Garrett.“I think I\'d be lying if I said I hadn\'t thought about it a little bit,\" Shula said. \"You\'re anticipating, but at the same time, we\'re putting it in the core of our defense right now. We\'re building our defense step by step. If he decides to come, whenever that is, that\'s not going to affect exactly how we\'re doing it right now.”If he returns, it will affect everything. Most importantly, it will throw opposing offenses for a loop as they try to figure out how to deploy blockers to slow down two of the all-time best defensive players to ever put on a helmet.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786011652;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:558;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7e2bb2b65743143e68b809da63137f1c\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"Cardinals\' depth chart lists Tyler Allgeier as No. 1 RB, Jeremiyah Love as No. 2\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-depth-chart-lists-tyler-allgeier-as-no-1-rb-jeremiyah-love-as-no-2\";s:11:\"description\";s:171:\"The Cardinals didn\'t draft running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick so he could sit on the bench, but they\'re not going to declare him the starter just yet.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2171:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_nathanielhackett_260727\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"220253\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_nathanielhackett_260727\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_nathanielhackett_260727\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Arizona Cardinals\",\"title\": \"Analyzing public reaction to Hackett\'s comments\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/analyzing-public-reaction-to-nathaniel-hacketts-comments-on-jeremiyah-love\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T13:15:38Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Cardinals didn\'t draft running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick so he could sit on the bench, but they\'re not going to declare him the starter just yet.Currently, the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/team/depth-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardinals’ depth chart</a> lists Tyler Allgeier as the first-string running back. Love is second string.Realistically, there\'s almost no chance that Love, barring injury, isn\'t the Cardinals\' top running back for the regular season. 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But Dillon Gabriel has yet to officially enter the competition to win the starting quarterback job with the Browns.Does he feel disrespected by that?“Never disrespected,\" Gabriel told reporters on Wednesday. \"I don’t take things personally, it’s a business. I’m focused on what I need to do to get better, and that’s all I’m focused on. I’m present with that.”Gabriel also was asked whether he believes <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/todd-monken-dillon-gabriel-is-earning-more-reps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earning more reps</a> gives him a chance to seize the job.“I’m really just focused on mastering my reps,\" Gabriel said. \"I really appreciate [pass game coordinator] Danny Bryer and [senior director of player development] James Cook. James Cook and [offensive skill development specialist] Demetric Felton are big on walkthroughs in the morning, which helps set me up for a good day. And afterwards with Danny Bryer, a guy I’ve really leaned on, getting coached up — three or five reps, talking through it as best I can and improving. And same with [assistant quarterbacks] coach [Matt] Baker, he’s been really good for me.”Contributing to the perception that Gabriel is an afterthought is the manner in which he was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jared-verse-shows-up-for-practice-in-no-8-even-though-its-dillon-gabriels-number-for-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strong-armed into giving up No. 8</a> to Jared Verse. Dillon was asked about his new number, 6. “Yeah, I don’t really care about numbers,\" Gabriel said. \"My freshman year in high school, I remember I got pulled up to varsity wearing 96. . . . No, no attachment to any numbers. There may be some cool things to certain numbers that everyone tells themselves once they get a new number, but for the most part it’s just a number.”That\'s the right attitude. Although some players believe their number becomes part of their identity, it\'s simply a mechanical feature allowing the officials and the opponent to more easily track the player. There\'s no real reason to become emotionally invested in it.Players change teams. When they do, they change uniforms. Changing the number on a uniform is no different. For Gabriel, the far more important number is the one he\'ll eventually be assigned on the depth chart.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786010724;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12486;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dillon Gabriel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:562;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2d77fc652305d0bc9899ad10ff306602\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Bengals’ pass rush unit ranked near the bottom of the NFL\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/195334/bengals-pass-rush-unit-ranked-near-the-bottom-of-the-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"The Cincinnati Bengals went all-in on fixing their defense this offseason. Despite losing Trey Hendrickson to the Baltimore Ravens, the Bengals made several additions all across the defense to try to fix the unit that shouldered the blame for missing the postseason the last two seasons. Included in those acquisitions was pass rusher Boye Mafe, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2627:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Myles Murphy #99 of the Cincinnati Bengals pressures Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals went all-in on fixing their defense this offseason. Despite losing Trey Hendrickson to the Baltimore Ravens, the Bengals made several additions all across the defense to try to fix the unit that shouldered the blame for missing the postseason the last two seasons.\n\nIncluded in those acquisitions was pass rusher Boye Mafe, who was basically signed as a replacement for Hendrickson. They will also return 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart when he returns from his hyperextended knee suffered early in training camp. 2023 first-rounder Myles Murphy is also back and likely motivated after his fifth-year option wasn’t picked up. Also joining the rotation is rookie and former SEC Defensive Player of the Year, Cashius Howell.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-edge-rushers-2026-ranked-myles-garrett-rams/\">CBS Sports’ Carter Bahns</a> isn’t very confident in the Cincinnati pass rush this season. He recently released his rankings of all 32 pass rush groups in the NFL and slotted the Bengals near the bottom of the league at 29th.\n\n“While the rest of the Bengals’ defense improved on paper this offseason, the edge rusher group said farewell to its leader, Trey Hendrickson. Mafe is an upside-oriented addition who will not fully replace Hendrickson’s pass-rushing prowess, but who displayed flashes of greatness as a young starter for the Seattle Seahawks. The rest of the crew, plus second-round pick Cashius Howell, is extremely young. Cincinnati is banking on its last few drafts starting to pay off. It just might pay dividends, but it is impossible to know for sure until it actually happens,“ Bahn wrote.\n\nTo be fair, there are quite a few unknowns along the defensive front and specifically at pass rusher, but 29 still feels awfully low when you consider the drastic improvements to the interior defensive line. Dexter Lawrence II should draw a lot of double teams and free up pass rushers to get home.\n\nPreseason rankings are just that, preseason predictions. In just over a month, the Bengals’ defense will have a chance to change that narrative on the field.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786010700;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8343;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Boye Mafe\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4135;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Trey Hendrickson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:563;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"312f7b890af5072783cb911a3c170d88\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"The Bear’s Den – Lighter Day At Practice, offense shines\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/120137/chicago-bears-den-lighter-day-at-practice-offense-shines-preseason\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"Here’s your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that’s fit to share, what’s going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy. Chicago Bears News & Notes: Pads were off on Wednesday, but Caleb Williams and the offense still had themselves a dayThe Bears took it down a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12638:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JULY 29: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass during Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHere’s your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that’s fit to share, what’s going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy.\n\nChicago Bears News & Notes: Pads were off on Wednesday, but Caleb Williams and the offense still had themselves a dayThe Bears took it down a notch intensity-wise as the pads were off on Wednesday, but Caleb Williams and the offense still had themselves a day scoring left and right in the drills.\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/08/05/not-ok-for-us-bears-offense-urgently-needs-to-get-back-on-track-as-sloppy-mistakes-resurface\">‘Not OK for us’: Bears’ offense urgently needs to get back on track as sloppy mistakes resurface</a>\n\nAfter a strong first week, the offense has dipped this week and pre-snap issues have been a problem. This was one element that should’ve looked good from the jump, and the Bears can’t get into the more advanced parts of Ben Johnson’s offense unless they sharpen up.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/08/05/bears-tyrique-stevenson-fail-mary-consistency-seek-cornerback-dennis-allen-ben-johnson-nfl\">‘Fail Mary’ in mind, Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson still seeking consistency</a>\n\nThat one left a mark on all of us.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/08/05/bears-lb-t-j-edwards-returns-to-practice-after-missing-first-week-with-calf-injury\">Bears training camp report No. 7: LB T.J. Edwards returns to practice</a>\n\nA light day, but TJ was a full participant.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/05/dayo-odeyingbo-chicago-bears-achilles-motivated/\">A motivated Chicago Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo is grateful for the adversity he has faced after 2 torn Achilles</a>\n\nHow about we not have any more of them, m’kay?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/05/chicago-bears-training-camp-darnell-wright/\">Chicago Bears training camp report: Offense looks to get back on track — and Dan Roushar has a new money man</a>\n\nThe Chicago Bears offense looks to tighten up communication after a couple of clunky practices\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/chicago-bears-activate-tj-edwards-from-nfi--288719631/\">Chicago Bears activate T.J. Edwards ahead of Wednesday’s practice</a>\n\nHe looked good at practice, by all accounts.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE – NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-donald-had-tryout-with-rams-to-evaluate-how-he-felt-with-helmet-pads-on\">Aaron Donald had tryout with Rams to evaluate how he felt with helmet, pads on</a>\n\nTerrible? Right Aaron? Doesn’t that couch sound good right about now?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-mcvay-on-aaron-donalds-tryout-i-think-he-could-make-the-team\">Sean McVay on Aaron Donald’s tryout: I think he could make the team</a>\n\nRemember when the Rams stole Donald out from under Chicago’s nose in the draft? Yeah, I don’t either.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/myles-garrett-returns-to-practice-wednesday\">Myles Garrett returns to practice Wednesday</a>\n\nMyles and Aaron on the same line? That’s not very funny. Not at all.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/zay-flowers-id-love-for-lamar-jackson-to-be-my-qb-for-my-whole-career\">Zay Flowers: I’d love for Lamar Jackson to be my QB for my whole career</a>\n\nCan’t say I blame the man for that.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/andy-reid-everybodys-saying-travis-kelce-has-a-dad-body-but-hes-in-good-shape\">Andy Reid: Everybody’s saying Travis Kelce has a dad body, but he’s in good shape</a>\n\n“He came back in good shape,” Reid said.\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84405/packers-coordinators-speak-for-1st-time-during-training-camp\">Packers coordinators speak for 1st time during training camp</a>\n\nI’ll bet that’s a bit awkward. Were they using hand puppets or something?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-news/97930/wonder-about-over-under-minnesota-vikings-wins\">Wonder About the Vikings Over/Under</a>\n\nThis allows <a href=\"https://dailynorseman.com\">The Daily Norsemen</a> writer to vent a little. The topic? The Vikings’ head-scratching over/under of 8.5 wins for the upcoming season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168458/detroit-lions-announce-new-president-ceo-richard-haddad\">Detroit Lions announce new president, CEO Richard Haddad</a>\n\nA new head cheese? Oh, wait, no sorry that would be a new guy in Green Bay.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168445/lions-gm-brad-holmes-speaks-on-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-hold-in\">Lions GM Brad Holmes speaks on Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract hold-in</a>\n\nUs? 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Here are the Giants-related headlines you need to know about for Thursday. Proposing five big trades during 2026 NFL training camps |ESPN ESPN is still trying to get the Giants to trade Kayvon Thibodeaux. The idea: Patriots receive: Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, 2027 fifth-round pickGiants receive: 2027 third-round pick Jalin Hyatt shows signs […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5983:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the Giants-related headlines you need to know about for Thursday.\n\nProposing five big trades during 2026 NFL training camps |<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49489688/2026-nfl-training-camps-five-trade-offers-proposals-49ers-patriots-commanders-cardinals-colts#thibodeaux\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49489688/2026-nfl-training-camps-five-trade-offers-proposals-49ers-patriots-commanders-cardinals-colts#thibodeaux\">ESPN</a>\n\nESPN is still trying to get the Giants to trade Kayvon Thibodeaux. The idea:\n\nPatriots receive: Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, 2027 fifth-round pick Giants receive: 2027 third-round pick\n\nJalin Hyatt shows signs of hope in new role — from wrong side of Giants roster bubble | <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/sports/jalin-hyatt-shows-signs-of-hope-in-new-giants-role/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/sports/jalin-hyatt-shows-signs-of-hope-in-new-giants-role/\">New York Post</a>\n\n\nFormer third-round pick WR Jalin Hyatt, who is on the outside of the roster bubble, worked as a punt gunner – a change from years past when he was a returner during special-teams periods, and had a great rep where he used his speed to get wide and down the field to draw a penalty. He also caught a touchdown pass from Winston.\n\n\nNew Playoff Teams In 2026? The 5 Non-Playoff Teams Most Likely To Make It | <a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/colin-cowherd-names-five-new-nfl-playoff-teams-chiefs-lions-back\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/colin-cowherd-names-five-new-nfl-playoff-teams-chiefs-lions-back\">FOX Sports</a>\n\nThe Giants made Colin Cowherd’s list.\n\n\n“The last two years, the Giants were 2-15 in one-score games. Last year, they were 1-7. Nobody was close to that bad,” Cowherd said. “They have Dart, who was pretty good as a rookie. [Cam] Skattebo is back. They’ve added pieces on the offensive line. Arvell Reese, Malachi Fields, Notre Dame wide receiver, Francis Mauigoa, who was solid from Miami. So I love their draft class. I don’t think this is an 11, 12-win team. I think they sneak in as a wild card.\n\n\nCommanders adding WR Stefon Diggs on 1-year, $12M deal | <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088680/2026/08/05/commanders-stefon-diggs-contract-nfl-news/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088680/2026/08/05/commanders-stefon-diggs-contract-nfl-news/\">The Athletic</a>\n\n\nIn need of receiver depth and another proven playmaker, the Washington Commanders agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran wideout Stefon Diggs, according to a league source who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.\n\n\nRyan Dunleavy of the New York Post reported that there were “<a href=\"https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/2085133560432718212\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/2085133560432718212\">some messages exchanged</a>” between Diggs and the Giants, but they never got to the point of talking contract.\n\nBrian Daboll puts Giants tenure behind him while mentoring Cam Ward in unlikely Robert Saleh pairing | <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/sports/brian-daboll-puts-giants-tenure-behind-him-while-mentoring-cam-ward/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/sports/brian-daboll-puts-giants-tenure-behind-him-while-mentoring-cam-ward/\">New York Post</a>\n\n\n“Daboll could argue that, god, if he could have just got the defense right and I can argue if I could have just got the offense right,” Saleh said of their failed tenures in New York. “We might as well lock arms. Dabes has been great, awesome teammate.”\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166924/training-camp-practice-no-7-winners-losers-takeaways-odell-beckham-jaxson-dart\">NY Giants training camp, practice No. 7: Odell Beckham has his best day</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/166896/roster-news-ny-giants-place-dt-roy-robertson-harris-on-injured-reserve\">Roster news: NY Giants place DT Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166858/tyler-nubin-ball-skills-dennard-wilson-defensive-scheme\">Tyler Nubin hopes ‘opportunistic’ defensive scheme unlocks ball skills</a>\n\n\nSubmit a question\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1786010400;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8355;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Kayvon Thibodeaux\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:565;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"39a385d421ebae16267e4b8c18391dc1\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Myles Garrett after missing practices for back soreness: \"I feel good\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/myles-garrett-after-missing-practices-for-back-soreness-i-feel-good\";s:11:\"description\";s:134:\"Nerves were a bit frayed among Rams fans in recent days, with defensive end Myles Garrett missing four practices due to back soreness.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2130:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mylesgarrett_260804\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"131898\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mylesgarrett_260804\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_mylesgarrett_260804\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Los Angeles Rams\",\"title\": \"Garrett\'s back is \'something to keep an eye on\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/myles-garretts-back-is-something-to-keep-an-eye-on\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-04T12:40:49Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Nerves were a bit frayed among Rams fans in recent days, with defensive end Myles Garrett missing four practices due to back soreness. He\'s now back.“I feel good,\" Garrett told reporters on Wednesday. \"I\'m allowed to get sore. I\'m a little old.”He was asked if he has missed practice due to soreness in the past, or whether this is a new dynamic.“I don\'t think it\'s happened every training camp, but every now and then I get a bump or bruise,\" Garrett said. \"They\'re just trying to make sure I get back to 100 percent.”So, obviously, he was recently less than 100 percent. It sounds as if he\'s close to being back there.They\'ve got time, both to get him ready and to get and keep him healthy. The first game of the season is a full five weeks away.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786009571;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:566;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e0d5bff3cd55cb142d6129df97014d96\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Patriots 2026 scouting report for TE Hunter Henry\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/132466/hunter-henry-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"The New England Patriots’ 2021 free agency class was one for the ages, but five years later only one of the high-profile signings remains with the team. And for good reason: Hunter Henry has been a model citizen since coming to Foxborough (and before that as well), and will go down as one of the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13147:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 25: Hunter Henry #85 of the New England Patriots celebrates a touchdown during the AFC Championship Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots’ 2021 free agency class was one for the ages, but five years later only one of the high-profile signings remains with the team. And for good reason: Hunter Henry has been a model citizen since coming to Foxborough (and before that as well), and will go down as one of the better tight ends in franchise history.\n\nHeading into his sixth season with the Patriots, there is nothing to suggest that he won’t again be an imporant piece of the club’s offensive puzzle.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Hunter Henry\n\nPosition: Tight end\n\nJersey number: 85\n\nOpening day age: 31 (12/7/1994)\n\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14LLaSssFI5_6B_DhZAxuMyr4b74A_hOnhrtLbcrY1h8/edit?usp=sharing\">Measurements</a>: 6’4 7/8”, 249 lbs, 9 1/4” hand size, 32 3/4” arm length, 78” wingspan, 4.68s 40-yard dash, 7.16s 3-cone drill, 4.41 short shuttle, 31 1/2” vertical jump, 9’5” broad jump, 13 bench press reps, 6.28 Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers (2016-20), New England Patriots (2021-) | College: Arkansas (2013-15)\n\nHenry drew considerable interest as a four-star college recruit out of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, AR, but he decided to stay in his home state and joined the University of Arkansas in 2013. He was named All-SEC in all three of his seasons as a Razorback (first team 2014, 2015; second team 2013) and also was named an unanimous All-American as well as the winner of the. John Mackey Award as the nation’s top tight end in 2015.\n\nAfter catching a combined 116 passes for 1,661 yards and nine touchdowns his first three seasons, Henry decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL. He was a highly-regarded prospect and ended up as the first tight end off the board: the Chargers brought him to San Diego as the 35th overall selection in 2016.\n\nHenry made an impact on the Chargers offense from his rookie season on, and together with veteran Antonio Gates formed one of the league’s better tight end duos during his first two seasons with the organization. While a torn ACL limited him to just one game in 2018 — a divisional playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Patriots — he still managed to appear in 56 games with 50 starts during his five-year career in San Diego and Los Angeles.\n\nAfter receiving the franchise tag in 2020, however, he left the organization the following spring: the Patriots signed him to a three-year, $37.5 million free agency pact, and he quickly picked up where he left off. Setting a new career high in touchdowns (9), he was one of quarterback Mac Jones’ favorite targets and therefore instrumental to New England qualifying for the postseason.\n\nThe next few years were more challenging from a team success perspective, but Henry nonetheless was one of the top performers and most reliable players on New England’s roster — a status that did not change with the arrivals of new starting QB Drake Maye in 2024 and head coach Mike Vrabel in 2025. As a consequence, Henry has now played 86 games with 72 starts for the club and been on the receiving end of 269 total passes for 3,115 yards and 27 touchdowns.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Standing at 6-foot-5, 249 pounds, Henry has the size and length NFL teams are looking for in an inline/Y-tight end. He uses his size and naturally soft hands to haul in passes at a high rate and make receptions outside of his frame or in a contested manner. He readjusts his body well in the air, and has a good feel for not committing too early to incoming plays. In general, his football IQ is immense and he is able to find soft spots in zone defense or maneuver through traffic effectively; he also knows how to stay alive on scramble drills.\n\nHenry also is a very good route runner, especially in the short and intermediate parts of the field. He moves efficiently without any wasted lower-body movement and quickly gets into his patterns. He also possesses the short-area quickness to make hard cuts and shake defenders in man-to-man coverage. A quarterback’s best friend, he has handled a volume role well as a receiver and also has been competitive as a blocker on the edge; he identifies his targets well and knows how to position himself to maximize his chances of coming away victoriously.\n\nIn addition, leadership has been a key part of Henry’s presence ever since he arrived in New England. The 2025 season was his third being voted a captain by his peers, and his teammates regularly praise him for his demeanor on and off the field.\n\nWeaknesses: Henry is a crafty blocker more so than a talented one. He carries out his assignments but is not a game-changer at the point of attack; he lacks the core strength and leg drive to consistently free up the edge in the run game and can get mispositioned against speed and power. In general, his consistency has been on and off since joining the Patriots: especially late in seasons, there has been a drop-off in his ability to maintain his typical high level of play.\n\nAs a receiver, Henry lacks the explosiveness to be a consistent deep threat. He also won’t break many tackles, despite overall being a solid if unspectacular run-after-the-catch producer.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: 21 games (21 starts) | 1,067 offensive snaps (78.6%), 11 special teams snaps (2.0%) | 98 targets, 69 catches (70.4%), 880 receiving yards (12.8/catch), 8 TDs, 6 drops | 4 QB pressures surrendered (2 sacks, 2 hurries) | 3 penalties (incl. 0 declined/offsetting)\n\nSeason recap: Even though the Patriots offense as a whole struggled in 2024, Henry produced a career year in terms of catches (66) and receiving yards (674). Naturally, there was plenty of optimism when the team under new head coach Mike Vrabel hired Josh McDaniels to call the offense: Henry had looked good during their lone season together, and there was little to suggest that their second go-around would be any different.\n\nAnd indeed, it was not. Henry was once again one of New England’s top performers on the offensive side of the ball and a safety blanket for quarterback Drake Maye. As a consequence, he was on the field for more than three quarters of offensive snaps, ranking first among the Patriots’ skill position players. He also managed to set new career marks in games against the Steelers and Bengals.\n\nThe first contest saw him tie his personal best with eight catches and two touchdowns, while the latter ended with him reeling in seven passes for a career-high 115 yards as well as another score.\n\nAll in all, Henry was once again a pivotal part of the Patriots’ offensive operation. He finished the season ranked second on the team in targets (98), receptions (69) and receiving yards (880) — all eclipsing his 2024 numbers — while ranking first in touchdowns (7).\n\nOne of those TDs came during New England’s wild card playoff win over his former team, the Chargers.\n\n\nTHIS IS GORGEOUS 🎯<a href=\"https://x.com/DrakeMaye2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DrakeMaye2</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/Hunter_Henry84?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Hunter_Henry84</a> 📺 NBC <a href=\"https://t.co/7TYUczWj3q\">pic.twitter.com/7TYUczWj3q</a>— New England Patriots (@Patriots) <a href=\"https://x.com/Patriots/status/2010556259901005964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe base-line statistics tell only part of the story, though. Henry’s season was much more nuanced than “career high after career high” en route to his first Super Bowl appearance. While, yes, he also posted his best yards after the catch (5.4) and yards per route run (1.54) since joining the Patriots, and moved the chains on half of his 32 third- and fourth-down targets, he also dropped a career worst six passes and was uneven as a run blocker.\n\nIn general, he was again not able to sustain what had been a strong start to the season. In the postseason especially, he failed to elevate his game against the top defenses the Patriots faced. While solid in that aforementioned game against the Chargers, he only had six receptions for 48 yards in the final three playoff games combined.\n\nSo, was Henry’s 2025 season a success or failure? In some respects probably both, but the positives far outweighed the negatives: he was still Ol’ Reliable for Drake Maye and the Patriots at the tight end position.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Y-tight end | Ability: Quality starter | Contract: Signed through 2026 (2027 UFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Henry’s role has not changed since joining the Patriots in 2021, and 2026 will not be any different. Even with rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin flashing in training camp, he remains the undisputed top tight end on the roster. This means that he will again play a majority of offensive snaps every week and be regularly targeted in the passing game, all while also likely being named a captain again.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? Even though he showed some statistical improvement in 2025, Henry is on the back nine of his career — which is only natural entering his age-32 season and with 142 career games under his belt. That being said, the Patriots are being mindful of not overworking him and a different approach in that regard might help him sustain his very high level heading into a contract year.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? At this stage in his career, Henry is mostly a receiving tight end. This, in turn, limits his versatility. That said, he can still line up in different positions in the offense and produce at an adequate level.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? Entering the final season of the three-year, $27 million extension he signed with the Patriots in 2024, Henry is carrying a salary cap number of $11.75 million — the seventh-highest on the team right now. It consists of a $7.15 million base salary, $2.5 million signing bonus proration, $1 million in likely to be earned roster bonuses plus another $750,000 in LTBE contract incentives, as well as a $350,000 workout bonus. Only the signing bonus proration is fully guaranteed.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? While his age, contract status and low guarantees might put Henry in the conversation for surprise roster cuts this summer, his spot on the team is set in stone. He is New England’s only truly-proven tight end and even on the wrong side of 30 continues to produce while playing a high volume of snaps. 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Along with head coach, Sean Payton, wide receiver, Troy Franklin, and interior defensive lineman, D.J. Jones, gave interviews. Sean Payton offers several important […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7639:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 4: Troy Franklin (11) of the Denver Broncos stretches during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nAny time you listen to a player or a coach give an interview in the NFL, you have to not only listen to what they say, but also what they DON’T say. Along with head coach, Sean Payton, wide receiver, Troy Franklin, and interior defensive lineman, D.J. Jones, gave interviews. \n\nSean Payton offers several important updates\n\nInjury updates are always a critical point of interest during questions with Sean Payton and Wednesday was not exception. Coach Payton mentioned that Drew Sanders is fully healthy, there were questions about whether he would be playing inside or outside and he said that Drew’s position “will sort itself out. It always does. That’s a lot better question than, ‘Who’s going to take the three reps?’ It’s an important position in this defense. Those edge positions, they’re hard to find. It’s a big reason why we’re staying with the positions these guys played a year ago. I think it’s one of the strong suits of our front.” So it would appear that Sanders will be mostly used at OLB in a crowded and highly talented group that includes Nik Bonitto, Jonathan Cooper, Jonah Elliss, Dondrea Tillman, and Que Robinson. With the lack of depth at ILB, and ability to play some snaps at ILB, which Elliss or Sanders could do, could be critical to making the 53-man roster. Additionally “the special teams stuff” will be critical. “Those guys are going to play a lot of snaps if they’re not playing snaps on defense. So all of that will factor in.”\n\n<a href=\"https://platform.milehighreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/108/2026/08/gettyimages-2253754519.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"></a>\n\nQue Robinson has been a pleasant surprise so far in camp and Sean Payton offered him some praise. Payton mentioned “he’s a real good technician, and he’s one of those guys that we know has been coached hard. We felt coming into this defense from what he was playing in, there were some similarities to what we were going to ask him to do.” The continued development of Que could make one of the other edge guys, like Cooper, a tradeable asset. Payton mentioned that Que is “competing for those reps in the line of scrimmage. I think it’s going really well, and again, we’ve had pads on for two days now.” The Broncos can never have too many good edge guys. \n\nDiscussion of the WR room\n\nThere were some interesting tidbits about the WR room offered yesterday both from Troy Franklin and Sean Payton. Payton offered high praise for the continued progress of Pat Bryant who he calls “one of those congested ball catchers.” The ability to go over the middle and catch the ball will be critical for the continued development of Bo Nix who did use the middle of the field very much last season. Having Jaylen Waddle who is “fine” as he just had some muscle tightness yesterday. \n\nPayton mentioned that Troy Franklin has made some progress during the offseason in terms of understanding the formations and the details of what is going on with the rest of the offense on a given play. \n\n\n“Now all of the sudden he’s getting used to the different roles that he’s playing and the alignments on the field. He’s comfortable within the framework. It’s so much different than the system he had in college.” \n\n\nA familiarity with the offense and with the Bo Nix can only help to improve the production from Troy Franklin who has “really good burst” according to Sean Payton. In Troy’s own words “I don’t really have to think anymore, so I can just go and play.” \n\nComing down with more of his targets in 2026 will be critical for Troy. He was generally getting deep targets (ADOT, average depth of target, was 12.7 yards with was 27th highest in the NFL), but his catch rate of 53 percent leaves plenty of room for improvement. For comparison, Jaxson Smith-Njigba had an ADOT of 11.2 last season and a catch rate of 73 percent while Christian Watson had an ADOT of 17.8 and a catch rate of 64%. \n\nLil’Jordan Humphrey also received praise from San Payton as one of the guys who does all of the little things to help the team win. He plays special teams at a high level, he blocks, and he doesn’t complain if he isn’t getting targetted, he is a big target, and he is extremely smart according to Sean Payton. He also mentioned that LJH has lost some weight relative to last season and he is moving better. “We do all the metrics and they wear the chips, but his weight’s down. His movement on the field, acceleration, top-end speed is higher last season and now than it was when he was here earlier.”\n\n\nTroy Franklin also sang the praises of new WR coach, Ronald Curry, who “has been great for us. I think he’s bringing a lot of new options on how we can get open. He’s taking a really good time in meeting rooms and making sure we know everything we need to do [with] our spots. Same thing with ‘Johnny Mo’ (Offensive Pass Game Coordinator John Morton), too. All those guys are helping us—[Offensive Quality Control Coach] Willie Snead [IV]. They’ve been a great addition for sure.”\n\n\nI’m excited about the WR room for this season. Marvin Mims will be playing for a free agent contract, which is usually when guys have career years. Pat Bryant, if he can stay healthy, is the possession guy that can thrive with all the attention Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle will draw. Troy Franklin and LJH can both contribute in significant ways, so at least on paper, the Broncos have a really strong WR group. \n\n\n\nDiscussion of the defense\n\nDJ Jones mentioned the progress that Eyioma Uwazurike has made during the past year. \n\n\n“His hands and his eyes. This game is fast. It’s physical, which he has. But if you don’t have good eyes on the [defensive] line, then you’ll be lost. The leap he’s taking right now is pretty scary. Like I said, he can play every position, very physical and his eyes are 10 out of 10 now.”\n\n\nHaving EU as a dominant force on the DL, even if it is just in run-stuffing, will be critical since he is the largest IDL player that the Broncos have and much of the group relies more of quickness than mass. At the team roster site, he is listed as 320, which is the second heaviest player on the team. Only Tyler Miller, 6-9 335 lbs, is heavier. Sometimes on the DL, you just need that mass to stand up against double teams from the OL. Our next heaviest IDL guy is Jordan Miller at 307. \n\nDJ also mentioned how the return of almost every starting defender from last season will help the 2026 defense. 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While he’s likely nothing more than a camp body, that nugget is important as it would allow De’Zhaun Stribling, or maybe Deebo Samuel, or whichever player they want to focus on getting more slot reps. It’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7618:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 3: KhaDarel Hodge #12 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-free-agency/160986/khadarel-hodge-another-former-raheem-morris-player-joins-the-49ers\">KhaDarel Hodge, another former Raheem Morris player, joins the 49ers</a> “Hodge lined up primarily on the outside with the Falcons. While he’s likely nothing more than a camp body, that nugget is important as it would allow De’Zhaun Stribling, or maybe Deebo Samuel, or whichever player they want to focus on getting more slot reps.\n\nIt’s going to be a critical couple of weeks for players like Jacob Cowing and Junior Bergen. Both are fighting for that final roster spot at wideout. They’ll need to show they can win inside and outside. It shouldn’t be ruled out that if both excel, Christian Kirk might be the odd man out, even if it’s because of an injury. It also helps, in Cowing’s case, that he has the upper hand at punt returner — for now, at least.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7492068/2026/08/05/dre-greenlaw-49ers-broncos-injuries-altitude/\">49ers’ Dre Greenlaw opens up on lost season with Broncos: ‘Fighting demons left and right’ (paywall)</a> “I don’t blame anything on the Broncos,” he said. “Coming off the Achilles and the calf (injuries), I just wasn’t in the shape that I needed to be to go out there with them and give it all I got. I should have taken it slow. (But) naturally, they’d just paid me, so that’s all I wanted to do — go show them what I could do. And it bit me in the ass, the second day I got there.”\n\nSimilarly, Greenlaw owns his failure to master Joseph’s scheme.\n\n“I know what I could have done better, as far as being in that film,” he said. “That’s where I feel like I let myself and everybody down.”\n\n…“Dre, he grew up different, and I always felt like he thrived in San Francisco because he had the right group of people who he trusted,” Al-Shaair said. “When you’re used to doing things the same way for so long, and you’ve been exposed to that gold standard, it’s tough to break that — even if you go to a building where people are good at what they do.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/202077-transcript-interim-foerster-training-updates/\">49ers interim head coach Chris Foerster shares Week 3 training camp updates</a> “It seems like we’re very healthy. I mean, we have injuries. We have dings and bumps and bruises, and guys are missing practices. It’s yet to come up in anything I’ve heard. Doesn’t mean it hasn’t been discussed, but, shoot, I think it will be plenty. If you’re two deep at every position, you can practice. You can always adjust with the threes, one, two, threes. Threes are hard to stay healthy through the course of training camp, if you’re practicing football hard. If you’re not practicing football hard, you can get through camp easily without injuries, a couple muscles here and there. But if you’re practicing hitting, contact, style of football, whatever it is. So, yeah, that’s not come up at this point.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/202056-49ers-signing-rusher-okoronkwo-bolster/\">49ers signing Ogbo Okoronkwo to bolster pass rush depth</a> “Okoronkwo’s 2025 campaign was cut short after he suffered a season-ending triceps tear in Week 4. His last full season came in 2024 with the Browns, when he totaled 23 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble. Over two seasons in Cleveland, he recorded 7.5 sacks.\n\nHis most productive season came in 2022 with the Texans, when he posted career highs with 44 tackles and five sacks.\n\nAcross 81 career games (13 starts), Okoronkwo has compiled 132 tackles, 17 sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and four passes defensed.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/the-good-not-so-good-from-day-7-49ers-camp-bosa-greenlaw-miss-day\">The Good and Not So Good from Day 7 of 49ers Camp: Bosa and Greenlaw Miss a Day</a> “By far the most physically gifted quarterback on the roster even though he’s the smallest quarterback on the roster. He’s just so quick and difficult to contain in the pocket, which is important for the 49ers, because they don’t provide much of a pocket. And when it’s time to throw, Purdy is making outstanding decisions with the ball. He hasn’t forced a pass into coverage in more than a week. Unfortunately for him, his best receiver remains his running back, and his best wide receiver currently is Jordan Watkins….Now that Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing are injured, the 49ers’ top-three healthy wide receivers on the depth chart are Demarcus Robinson, Deebo Samuel and Jordan Watkins. And today, the best of those three clearly was Watkins, who caught a deep touchdown pass from Purdy during 11-on-11s. Of these three healthy wide receivers, Watkins is the youngest, the fastest, the quickest, and the best route runner. He can beat you with a quick slant or a post over the top. The only area of the field where he struggles is over the middle, because he’s not particularly big. Still, he’s improving.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/202063-proposes-49ers-all-pro-safety-jessie/\">ESPN proposes 49ers trade for All-Pro safety Jessie Bates</a> “They would risk losing Bates without getting a compensatory pick in return if he walks in free agency,” Walder added. “So it’s better for Atlanta to deal him now….San Francisco would be giving up real draft capital for a short-term player, but that’s an indicator of Bates’ skill and the fact that his contract would cost the 49ers only $13 million in 2026 — a below-market price to sign a player of his caliber,” Walder wrote.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7481622/2026/08/05/49ers-training-camp-roster-battles-injuries/\">Early 49ers training camp trends: CB, LB groups look fierce; DE already an issue (paywall)</a> “Thanks to newcomers Jack Jones, Nate Hobbs and rookie Ephesians Prysock, it’s a deep group. And it’s a group that’s being allowed to play to its feisty strength.\n\nThe biggest critique of San Francisco’s defense in recent years is that it’s been too static and predictable. Robert Saleh, who implemented the system in 2017, preferred to keep things simple because he wanted his players to be fast and aggressive.\n\n….A more aggressive style of cornerback play has been apparent in the first few practices. It’s a style that seems to fit starters Deommodore Lenoir, Renardo Green and Upton Stout, all of whom see themselves as “dogs” on defense. 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Jones: Broncos can break the NFL record of 72 sacks in a season\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/d-j-jones-broncos-can-break-the-nfl-record-of-72-sacks-in-a-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:98:\"\"We can break it. We can break the record,\" Jones said. \"What is that, 72? 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Jones said the same thing.\"We can break it. We can break the record,\" Jones said. \"What is that, 72? Yeah, we can break it.\"The NFL record for sacks in a season is 72, set by the 1984 Bears. Last year, the Broncos finished with 68 sacks. The Broncos think they can find five more sacks this season.\"We got what it takes,\" Jones said. \"We\'ve tasted it. Now it\'s time to cook the meal, eat it and take a break. You know how you eat a good meal, and you lay down after, take a good nap, and you wake up and go eat again? We\'re about to eat again. It\'s time. We got the numbers, we got the men, we got the willpower, we\'ve got free will to go do it. So, it\'s up to us, and we\'re going to do that.\"Jones noted that Broncos defensive end Malcolm Roach even knocked quarterback Bo Nix down in practice, which is a no-no, but Jones said that\'s just the physical nature of the Broncos\' defense.\"Bo got knocked down, but we play physical. 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But he was just doing his job.\"The Broncos think they have a lot of players who can do the job of taking down the opposing quarterback this season.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1786003668;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6911;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:570;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"578afd36e9337daf6ae225973dc4a00b\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Bears’ Caleb Williams is a Tier 2 Quarterback per NFL Executives and Coaches\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/120145/bears-caleb-williams-is-a-tier-2-quarterback-per-nfl-executives-and-coaches\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"Mike Sando’s annual NFL Quarterback Tiers List is out at The Athletic, and the Chicago Bears have a Tier 2 QB in Caleb Williams, who was tied for 11th overall. The list is compiled by talking with 50 anonymous voters, consisting of various NFL executives and coaches, who ranked 35 veteran NFL quarterbacks. Here’s their criteria […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2388:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 13, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nMike Sando’s annual NFL Quarterback Tiers List is out at <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/\">The Athletic</a>, and the Chicago Bears have a Tier 2 QB in Caleb Williams, who was tied for 11th overall. The list is compiled by talking with 50 anonymous voters, consisting of various NFL executives and coaches, who ranked 35 veteran NFL quarterbacks.\n\nHere’s their criteria for Tier 2:\n\n\nCarries his team sometimes\n\n\n\nHandles pure-passing situations in doses\n\n\n\nOr has other dimensions that elevate him above Tier 3\n\n\n\nHas a hole or two in his game\n\n\nWilliams was in the third tier last year, and there were only two other quarterbacks this year who had a bigger improvement than he did.\n\nIn all, 36 voters had Caleb in Tier 2, with 14 putting him in Tier 3. All eight general managers in the voting pool had him in the second tier, while 11 coaches had him in the third.\n\n\n“I think Caleb’s going from a 2 to a possible 1,” an exec said. “A couple of plays he made late in the year and then in the playoffs, not many people can make those plays. 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However, critical later season lower leg injuries to Jones, capped off by a season-ending torn Achilles, derailed Indianapolis’ once promising campaign—as the Colts lost 7 straight games, falling to 8-7, and failed to make the playoffs again in rather stunning fashion. \n\nThe Colts have not made the playoffs since 2020 and haven’t won the AFC South since 2014. \n\nThey’re hoping that changes as with Jones re-signed and looking healthy coming off the Achilles tear, and with a full season of last year’s trade deadline acquisition, former All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner, to anchor their secondary, they could be poised to reclaim their 2025 midseason form and return to postseason play. \n\nColts Schedule\n\nPreseason\n\nWeek 1: \n\n08/13 (*Thursday): @ New England Patriots at 7:30 PM EDT; FOX59; 93.5 & 107.5 THE FAN / 97.1 HANK FM\n\nWeek 2: \n\n08/22 (*Saturday): vs. Atlanta Falcons at 1:00 PM EDT; CBS4; 93.5 & 107.5 THE FAN / 97.1 HANK FM\n\nWeek 3: \n\n08/29 (*Saturday): vs. Detroit Lions at 1:00 PM EDT; 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He started training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list, and it seems likely he will begin the season on the reserve/PUP list.Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald provided an update on the running back\'s rehab.\"It’s just a progression that you’ve got to be able to do to get your body ready to play, especially at the running back position,\" Macdonald said, via video from Brian Nemhauser of hawkblogger.com. \"He’s going through it, hitting his hurdles, and we’re rolling. \"We’ll <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/hawkblogger/status/2085182282554572961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see what the timetable is</a> and how quickly he comes back.”Charbonnet injured his knee on his fifth carry in the divisional round of the playoffs after running for 730 yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries in the regular season. 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And the guy was playing 55% of the snap share. 85/1000 on 55% snap share is totally insane. People keep saying Players like Travis Hunter can’t be viable with a half time snap share and Diggs did it. Yes, he’s a year older, but he’s also two years off the acl. He’s more expensive now, but for a 2/3 rounder to add a ppr demon wr2 on a team with a bad defense is definitely intriguing I’m also fully convinced Diggs also gets knocked down for his off the field craziness as if he’s Rashee Rice. He might be goofy, but it’s not keeling him off the field. What’s keeping him from another 85/1000 more this year? submitted by /u/StrongAmbassador47 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1137:\"I really feel like people discount the last two parts. He’s old, but last season he wasn’t a year off his acl rehab. And the guy was playing 55% of the snap share. 85/1000 on 55% snap share is totally insane. People keep saying Players like Travis Hunter can’t be viable with a half time snap share and Diggs did it. Yes, he’s a year older, but he’s also two years off the acl. He’s more expensive now, but for a 2/3 rounder to add a ppr demon wr2 on a team with a bad defense is definitely intriguing I’m also fully convinced Diggs also gets knocked down for his off the field craziness as if he’s Rashee Rice. He might be goofy, but it’s not keeling him off the field. What’s keeping him from another 85/1000 more this year? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/StrongAmbassador47\"> /u/StrongAmbassador47 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgrd61/i_know_theres_been_a_lot_of_diggs_posts_but/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgrd61/i_know_theres_been_a_lot_of_diggs_posts_but/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785982620;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12530;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Travis Hunter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:575;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4bcff46a7272f400b82652bd2d23b488\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"DeMeco Ryans: Jadeveon Clowney is \"fitting right in\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/demeco-ryans-jadeveon-clowney-is-fitting-right-in\";s:11:\"description\";s:77:\"Jadeveon Clowney is back in Houston, where his NFL career began 12 years ago.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2800:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_texans_260806\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"443243\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_texans_260806\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_texans_260806\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT Live\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Houston Texans\",\"title\": \"Clowney returns to Texans on one-year deal\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-live/jadeveon-clowney-returns-to-houston-texans-on-one-year-deal\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-06T13:00:32Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Jadeveon Clowney is back in Houston, where his NFL career began 12 years ago. 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Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area has <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/deebo-samuel-contract-details-analysis/1954589/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supplied some of the details</a>.Samuel gets a $490,000 roster bonus and a base salary of $3.27 million. The base deal includes a per-game roster bonus of $20,000 per game, for a total of $340,000. That pushes the base value to $4.1 million.The remaining $2.9 million comes in the form of incentives.Per Maiocco, Samuel earns $200,000 bonus if he has at least 600 yards from scrimmage in the regular season. The number increases to $450,000 if Samuel has 803 or more scrimmage yards. The figure doubles if the 49ers make the playoffs.There\'s another $200,000 tied to scoring five touchdowns. At seven touchdowns, it moves to $450,000. Again, the incentive doubles if the 49ers qualify for the postseason.If he returns at least 20 kickoffs and ranks tenth or higher in average yards per return, Samuel will earn $250,000. It doubles if the 49ers make the playoffs.If he participates in at least 68 percent of the offensive snaps, Samuel earns another $250,000. Again, it doubles if they land in the postseason field.Finally, Samuel gets $100,000 if he\'s named to the Pro Bowl team on the initial ballot.The incentives confirm the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/wr-deebo-samuel-will-also-play-running-back-and-return-kicks-in-second-49ers-stint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent comments </a>from G.M. John Lynch that Samuel will play receiver and running back — and return kicks.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785981702;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:577;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0aa0161e29cff932257af42f82518b63\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Emeka Egbuka says it’s ‘weird’ not having Mike Evans around\";s:4:\"link\";s:155:\"https://www.bucsnation.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-training-camp/68062/buccaneers-emeka-egbuka-says-its-weird-not-having-mike-evans-around-49ers-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:357:\"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enteried unfamiliar territory without Mike Evans in training camp in 2026, and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka admitted “it is a little weird” not having the former Buc around. Asked about Evans’ absence by CBS Sports, Egbuka described the franchise legend as being “Tampa through and through,” noting that Evans has […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1814:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 2: Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to practice at the AdventHealth Training Center on June 2, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enteried unfamiliar territory without Mike Evans in training camp in 2026, and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka admitted “it is a little weird” not having the former Buc around.\n\nAsked about Evans’ absence by <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DboGmpFiZ_X/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet\">CBS Sports</a>, Egbuka described the franchise legend as being “Tampa through and through,” noting that Evans has become virtually synonymous with the Buccaneers. Evans spent 12 seasons in Tampa Bay before beginning a new chapter with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason.\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DboGmpFiZ_X/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nFor Egbuka, however, Evans’ impact extends far beyond his production on the field. The second-year receiver expressed gratitude for the opportunity to spend his rookie season learning directly from one of the most accomplished players in franchise history.\n\n“I am just really grateful that I got to spend a year with him,” Egbuka said, adding that he expects Evans to accomplish great things in San Francisco.\n\nNow, both sides have moved forward. 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Donald worked out with team equipment on Wednesday, which required the Rams to report his activity to the league office. Sean McVay and the team have maintained that Donald would not return unless he was confident he could […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3066:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 14: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams runs around the edge during an NFC Wild Card Playoff football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWith each passing day, Aaron Donald’s return to the Los Angeles Rams seems more and more likely. <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145212/rams-aaron-donald-news-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145212/rams-aaron-donald-news-training-camp\">Donald worked out with team equipment on Wednesday</a>, which required the Rams to report his activity to the league office.\n\nSean McVay and the team have maintained that Donald would not return unless he was confident he could play at the elite level we are accustomed to from him. Donald wouldn’t come back to be a part-time player or live off his reputation. He wants to make a difference on the defensive line next to Myles Garrett.\n\nWhile Donald’s return would largely be positive news for the Rams organization, it would also in turn be bad news for someone on the back of the roster. LA would need to cut someone from training camp in order to make room for the future hall of famer.\n\nSo who becomes the odd man out? Here are some options:\n\nDefensive line\n\nThe most logical place to start. It’s purely a numbers game and if Donald is added to the roster, the most likely place to trim would be his same position group. \n\nThese are the players on uncertain ground:\n\n\nLarrell Murchison\n\n\n\nJaxson Moi\n\n\n\nPayton Zdroik\n\n\n\nBill Norton\n\n\nOne benefit working in Norton’s favor is that he is more of a defensive tackle while the other aforementioned names are more ends. Still, the Rams have plenty of backups at tackle even though Norton did show promise last preseason. Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, Tyler Davis are locks to make the roster. Recent draft choices in Ty Hamilton and Tim Keenan may be competing for a spot.\n\nMurchison is also likely safe for now, though he’s bounced on and off the roster multiple times in recent years. 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Donald worked out at the Rams\' training cap with Rams equipment, requiring the team to report his visit as a \"tryout\" on the NFL\'s personnel notice Wednesday. \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-donald-works-out-for-rams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Did it come across as a tryout</a>?\" Rams coach Sean McVay said in an appearance on the NFL Daily podcast. \"Best tryout we\'ve ever had. . . . 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That’s especially true for rookies. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3040:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 16: Jonah Coleman (20) of the Denver Broncos works out during minicamp at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nFew aspects of the Denver Broncos training camp top the risers and fallers.\n\nEveryone knows the players who have their spots on the roster scribbled in ink. But it’s the players who are fighting for a spot or clawing their way up the depth chart that creates the best storylines. That’s especially true for rookies. \n\nAfter Broncos practice on Wednesday, Sean Payton was asked if there has been a pleasant surprise at this point. \n\n\n“Fair question. I think the young runner, you don’t feel a rookie with (running back) Jonah (Coleman). He’s playing. It’s been harder with some of the linemen because we haven’t been in pads in fairness to them. 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The Cyrus Allen hype keeps chugging along…as a Chiefs fan I’ll add the hype train for him is more real than recent Chiefs hype trains. His skillset as a man beating, route runner is something the WR room desperately needs and there is murmurs Rashee Rice is not having a great camp. With Worthy also dealing with an injury to the same shoulder as last year the opportunity is there for Allen. submitted by /u/IIHURRlCANEII [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:937:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgo257/albert_breer_on_cyrus_allen_mightve_been_the_best/\"> </a> Was posted yesterday and surprised no one picked up on it and ran with this. The Cyrus Allen hype keeps chugging along…as a Chiefs fan I’ll add the hype train for him is more real than recent Chiefs hype trains. His skillset as a man beating, route runner is something the WR room desperately needs and there is murmurs Rashee Rice is not having a great camp. 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It was another fully padded practice, but the intensity was ramped up, and they had their longest practice session thus far. Unfortunately, for the third straight day, another Broncos starter left practice early with an injury, and today it was wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:25840:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - AUGUST 5: J.K. Dobbins (27) of the Denver Broncos works out with teammates during training camp at Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nToday was one of the more important practices of training camp. \n\nIt was another fully padded practice, but the intensity was ramped up, and they had their longest practice session thus far. Unfortunately, for the third straight day, another Broncos starter left practice early with an injury, and today it was wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Thankfully, like Wattenberg and Bonitto, it seems like he avoided anything significant, but he was absent for most of the practice. Same with Courtland Sutton, who received back-to-back veteran rest days, so the Broncos offense was down their top two targets. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BroncosCamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BroncosCamp</a> work zone 🚧 <a href=\"https://t.co/rzBrjb6FnR\">pic.twitter.com/rzBrjb6FnR</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2085093231528993224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor the third straight padded practice, the Denver Broncos defense, specifically their defensive line/ front 7, dominated the practice. DJ Jones, Malcolm Roach, Jonathon Cooper, Uwazurike, and the rest simply created havoc all practice. Sam Ehlinger took QB2 reps again today and looked good, but Payton said there’s no official competition happening there, and we have updates on select players from Sean Payton. Plus, as always, news and notes, injury updates, tweets from camp, quotes, and more!\n\nDefense and front 7 win again\n\nThe offense started camp hot and had fans and media excited because we haven’t seen an offense come out firing like this in a long time in training camp. Well, that excitement was short-lived, because when the pads came on, the Denver Broncos front 7 came alive. \n\nToday it was Malcolm Roach, Jonathon Cooper, DJ Jones, and Uwazurike just absolutely dominating the Denver Broncos offensive line and limiting their overall production. It didn’t help that the offense did not have Waddle, Sutton, Wattenberg, and at times, McGlinchey and Powers, but still, the defense dominated. \n\nRoach, Jones, Uwazurike, and the rest of the Denver Broncos defensive line dominated the run game and were also able to get after the quarterbacks. It was a strong performance from three players who will be very important to the success of this team this upcoming season and potentially replacing John Franklin-Myers in this defense.\n\n\n\"We\'ve tasted it, now it\'s time to cook the meal, eat it, and take a break… we\'re about to eat again, it\'s time!\" DJ Jones on the Denver Broncos\' defense HUNGER going into this season 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/rKdvLBFiru\">pic.twitter.com/rKdvLBFiru</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2085097143967305870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nSpeaking of replacing JFM, veteran starting nose tackle DJ Jones believes the competition is already over and thinks Malcolm Roach will run away with the job, and that would make sense. Roach earned the contract extension from the Broncos last season while also flashing his pass rush upside. So, we could see Roach take over that JFM role, but there are a number of other defensive linemen on this team pushing for those reps. \n\nGiven that depth, Jones believes the Broncos can break the NFL team sack record. He told reporters, We got what it takes and “We’ve tasted it, and now it’s time to cook the meal, eat it, and take a break”. He added, “We about to eat again” and that they have the numbers, the men, the willpower and the freewill to go out and do that, and he believes they will. \n\nThe Broncos pass rush, even without John Franklin-Myers, is deep. Upfront they have Zach Allen, Malcolm Roach, the ascending Eyioma Uwazurike, Sai’vion Jones, rookie Tyler Onyedim, Jordan Jackson, Matt Henningsen, and on the edges you have Bonitto, Cooper, Elliss, Robinson, Tillman, Sanders and so on. The sack potential on this team is immense, and they should lead the NFL in sacks once again and push for that team sack record. \n\nSpeaking of Uwazurike, he appears to be taking that next step in his career and becoming a problem for offensive linemen. \n\nUwazurike taking that next step?\n\nAfter a not-so-great rookie year followed by a year-long suspension, it appeared Eyioma Uwazurike’s tenure with the Broncos and potentially even his football career could be over. However, he returned in 2024 and not only saved his career, but he became a key rotational player for this top-ranked Denver Broncos defense. \n\nNow, he’s looking at taking that next step and becoming a dominant defensive lineman and someone the team could count on to replace the role and snaps John Franklin Myers had wiith this team the past few seasons. \n\n\n\"Speaking of Enyi, he can\'t be blocked… he\'s scary\" 🔥 DJ Jones has some BIG praises for Eyioma Uwazurike 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/SIjKdEO8Xf\">pic.twitter.com/SIjKdEO8Xf</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2085095380245713042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nJones was asked about Uwazurike’s development; he told reporters that Enyi “cannot be blocked”, he can play every position, and that “he’s scary”. \n\n\n“His hands and his eyes. This game is fast. It’s physical, which he has. But if you don’t have good eyes on the [defensive] line, then you’ll be lost. The leap he’s taking right now is pretty scary. Like I said, he can play every position, very physical and his eyes are 10 out of 10 now.”\n\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton also had high praise for the Broncos’ massive defensive lineman. He told reporters that he is proud of Enyi for bouncing back from his year-long suspension, knowing that it can end players’ careers. He also added that he has developed; he’s strong, big, and having a really good start to camp. \n\n\n“I’m proud of him because, you guys know this, in our sport, any sport really to just be out for a year can be difficult. He’s really come back, developed. He’s strong, he’s big and he’s having a real good start to camp. So I think you have to look at it as one less year than what’s listed because of the year out. Yes, he’s doing really well.”\n\n\nThere’s a lot to like about Uwazurike, especially if he’s putting his entire game together. First, he’s listed at 6’6, 320 pounds (and he might be bigger than that), he’s athletic (played edge rusher at Iowa State), and he can play every position, as Jones stated and apparently cannot be blocked. If Enyi can turn into a really good player on top of the rest of the Broncos defensive line depth, this front seven could be even more dangerous and disruptive than they were last season. \n\nUpdates on select players\n\nSean Payton spoke about several players after today’s practice, so I decided to lump them all together here and give you all the updates in one place. \n\nHC Sean Payton on CB Kris Abrams-Draine\n\n“One thing about him is he’s smart. We felt that right away his rookie year. He’s one of those players, the ball kind of finds him too with his instincts. I would say he has tremendous hands. So he’s gotten stronger since his first year. He has real good key and diagnose, and a lot of traits that with his ball skills that serve him well at corner.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on EDGE Que Robinson\n\n“There were certain traits you saw on film. He’s a real good technician, and he’s one of those guys that we know has been coached hard. We felt coming into this defense from what he was playing in, there were some similarities to what we were going to ask him to do. I think that’s a help.”\n\n“I think it’s going well. He’s certainly competing for those reps in the line of scrimmage. I think it’s going really well, and again, we’ve had pads on for two days now.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey\n\n“Good. It’s unusual for someone his age. We do all the metrics and they wear the chips, but his weight’s down. His movement on the field, acceleration, top-end speed is higher last season and now than it was when he was here earlier. They’re able to measure that with the Catapult. So he’s extremely smart, that’s probably one of his superpowers. He can play all three positions, and he’s a big target.\n\n\n\nHC Sean Payton on rookie TE Justin Joly\n\n“Yes, he’s coming. It’s a big jump for all those young tight ends. He’s certainly someone we feel like is better with ball in hand. He’s pretty powerful. So there’s a lot of developmental still for his game, but this is one you want to see this accelerated period. I think a week from now, I’m anxious to get the same question just to see where he’s at, but he’s doing well.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on OL Matt Peart\n\n“I think he’s tough. We’re looking for that type of player. His experience helps certainly. It’s a position group that we’ve just been fortunate either through the draft or even after the draft, our numbers there and the competition there is pretty strong. I like how that room has developed.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on QB Sam Ehlinger\n\n“His comfort level with what we’re doing offensively. The spaghetti sauce is the other stuff that’s one of his superpowers, that he gets in and out of some plays maybe. He can move. I like how he’s looked. You don’t get to appreciate a quarterback like him until you’re out there, and everyone’s on the sideline and then the ball moves. Sometimes it’s harder to appreciate that when you’re scripting plays, but he has a great pedigree. I know he likes it here. I think he’s done a lot of good things. I just saw him in college [at Texas] win a lot of games, beat Georgia in New Orleans. He’s fitting right in.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on rookie RB Jonah Coleman\n\n“I think the young runner, you don’t feel a rookie with [RB] Jonah [Coleman]. He’s playing. It’s been harder with some of the linemen because we haven’t been in pads in fairness to them. Then a couple of these young linebackers, we’re getting to see them move around, make the calls. There’s a lot to that position, a lot of it is key and diagnose. That’s been good.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on WR Troy Franklin\n\n“His understanding of the formations, the details. Maybe in a different offense where he’s lining up outside right, now all of the sudden he’s getting used to the different roles that he’s playing and the alignments on the field. He has really good burst. That would be the one thing: he’s comfortable within the framework. It’s so much different than the system he had in college.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on WR Pat Bryant\n\n“[I’m] really pleased with how he’s doing. He’s just one of those congested ball catchers. His feet stay on the ground. So when receivers catch the ball with their feet on the ground, they’re usually pretty good run after the catch. You don’t see him skipping in the air or jumping. That means he has a lot of confidence in catching this thing the right way. I think in college in that final year [at Illinois], I think he had three walk-off touchdowns. Like literally last play of the game in-cuts where he caught it and didn’t… He was full stride when he caught it. If you’re breaking stride for a catch, there’s that tick of a second everyone gets a little bit of leverage on you. He’s extremely smart. He’s doing really well.”\n\nJaylen Waddle injury update (He’s fine)\n\nFor a third straight practice, the Broncos had an injury scare to one of their key starters. First, starting center Luke Wattenberg went down clutching his arm, and the following day, star pass rusher Nik Bonitto left the practice field with a limp. Thankfully, both players ended up being fine, and while they have not practiced, they were out there and looked fine overall. \n\nToday, they had another injury scare when star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle walked off the practice field early and never returned. \n\n\nSean Payton stated Jaylen Waddle will be fine after he left practice with muscle tightness. I\'m told by a source that Waddle will be \"good.\" Appears the Broncos avoided something serious with their star WR.<a href=\"https://t.co/TqZYG1PiaR\">https://t.co/TqZYG1PiaR</a>— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085103297967321331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nAccording to reports, he came up lame early in practice and immediately went inside with the trainers to get worked on. After practice, head coach Sean Payton told reporters that he was dealing with muscle tightness and would be fine. DNVR’s Zac Stevens also talked to sources close to the situation and was told that Waddle would be “good”. \n\nWhew.\n\nWaddle was the Broncos’ big offseason addition and is expected to be the centerpiece of their offense this upcoming season. They cannot afford him to suffer a significant injury during training camp. Thankfully, it sounds like a minor injury, and he can take some time off and rest up before the start of the season.\n\nInjury report\n\n\nOL Nick Gargiulo did not practice today and remains on the PUP and is expected to stay there through the start of the season\n\n\n\nLB Jordan Turner did not practice and remained on the NFI\n\n\n\nStarting center Luke Wattenberg missed his second straight practice\n\n\n\nWide receiver Courtland Sutton did not practice for a second straight day – He had a vet day yesterday but is expected to practice tomorrow per Payton\n\n\n\nUDFA edge rusher Dasan McCullough did not practice today\n\n\n\nStar pass rusher Nik Bonitto did not practice after leaving yesterday’s practice early with trainers, but is out there in a jersey and cleats, which is a good sign\n\n\n\nCB Jaden Robinson did not practice again today\n\n\n\nTE Caleb Lohner continued to miss practice after undergoing offseason knee surgery\n\n\n\nWR Jaylen Waddle pulled up on a route early in practice and went into the locker room, followed by the head trainer, and did not return to the practice field – After practice, Sean Payton said he was dealing with muscle tightness but that he should be fine – DNVR’s Zac Stevens heard from sources that <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085103297967321331?s=20\">Waddle will be “good”</a> so it appears they dodged a bullet here\n\n\nNews and Notes\n\n\nToday’s practice will be two and a half hours, fully padded, and referees were in attendance as well \n\n\n\nQB Sam Ehlinger was getting the QB2 reps today ahead of QB Jarrett Stidham\n\n\n\nUndrafted rookie OL Gavin Ortega and veteran Calvin Throckmorton were getting snaps at center during today’s practice\n\n\n\nVeteran RT Mike McGlinchey was getting limited team work today (non-injury related), and Alex Palczewski was getting plenty of reps at RT\n\n\n\nQB Bo Nix threw an INT to CB Kris Abrams-Draine\n\n\n\nWRs Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Michael Bandy were heavily targeted in practice and performed well\n\n\n\nTroy Franklin caught a 20-yard pass from Bo Nix, and Pat Bryant followed that up with a 30-yarder\n\n\n\nRoach and Uzi combined for a sack on Nix\n\n\n\nTaurean York was leading the 3rd team defense communication\n\n\n\nJonathon Cooper had a series with a TFL and a sack\n\n\n\nRB RJ Harvey showcased his receiving skills throughout practice\n\n\nTweets from Camp\n\n\nBroncos’ defense starts off 9on7 run period STRONG. Picked up right where they left off yesterday. Enyi Uwazurike TFL and a DJ Jones back to back TFLs— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085048381827874882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTroy Franklin with a 20-yard catch from Bo Nix on the first play of team. Riley Moss slipped when Troy came out of his break— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085050733381234806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBack to back big plays for Bo Nix to start team. First is 20 yards to Troy Franklin. Second is 30 yard catch by Pat Bryant.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085050985052078442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMalcolm Roach and Enyi Uwazurike with a sack on Bo Nix— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085051163771326823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSam Ehlinger getting the QB reps after Bo Nix today.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085051724293943576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCouple things that caught my eye in first <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> team period: -Que Robinson stepping in for Nik Bonitto, got locked up by Garett Bolles on one rep -Rookie ILB Taurean York in good position to bring down Jonah Coleman on one run. York is leading 3rd-team D communication— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2085053308885147851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLil’Jordan Humphrey is feasting today. Catches all over the field from all the QBs— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085054744750588247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJeremy Crawshaw is hitting the piss out of the football. 🚀— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/CodyRoarkNFL/status/2085056958038704168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKris Abrams Draine INT on Nix who was throwing late off his back foot— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2085058799745052775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLil’Jordan Humphrey just caught a designed screen pass in team He’s had maybe five catches today in <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> camp— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2085059913907318901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJonathon Cooper with a big series in team. Had a TFL on a Dumpoff pass to RJ Harvey. Then next play had a sack on Bo Nix.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085063314917511382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRJ Harvey with a big-time catch down the left sideline on a nice pass from Sam Ehlinger.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2085063998370935012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTalked to <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> rookie ILB Red Murdock today on playing alongside Taurean York + ILB battle. On competition for depth ILB spots: \"Anybody going through the motions, it\'s going to be so evident on tape, the way we play football here in Denver. You can\'t be slacking at all.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/7d7oQLfXbA\">pic.twitter.com/7d7oQLfXbA</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2085097467067179028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> WR Troy Franklin lit up when talking about playing in packages next to Jaylen Waddle. “Oh, man. I mean, he’s fast as hell. He’s quick. I think I’m just trying to do a good job of being a sponge, and take whatever I can from him.” <a href=\"https://t.co/SJGrrNEPyx\">pic.twitter.com/SJGrrNEPyx</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2085103737392230742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nQuotes\n\nHC Sean Payton on the level of command he wants QB Bo Nix to have within the offense\n\n“I feel like we see that already. You don’t feel a young player in the huddle or at the line. Then it’s, within each gameplan, those are things that have come very quickly for him. Part of it’s his playing time, experience in college. I think he’s handled that transition each year really well.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on how sports science has changed how they handle load management\n\n“Well, that’s the [WR] Courtland Sutton… [Vice President of Player Health & Performance] Beau [Lowrey] and I… There are three groups. There’s the veteran player who we just recognize there’s going to be days where it’d be good to get them off their feet. There’s the player who’s just coming off an injury, and then there’s the player who came off an injury a year ago. So all of those guys are discussed, how we want to handle their week. Those three groups are different, and yet I do think it’s very intentional and I think it’s a good thing.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on his philosophy of playing the first-team offense and defense against each other\n\n“Well a long time ago, this coming weekend, the [Pro Football] Hall of Fame Game weekend, a lot of times we’d have a big scrimmage. Then it would be ones versus twos, twos versus ones. Now we’ll have a scripted practice Saturday that’ll be… It’ll start with maybe three punts, then first offense, first defense. That happened a lot when you had that first big scrimmage, and it was always Hall of Fame weekend. We can create that sometimes, but I’m more interested in, even if we call it the ones are out there, I want to see different players in that group, if that makes sense. It’s not just the same 11 versus the same 11. So we discuss those reps, who’s getting what in some of the positions where there’s a rotation. But yes, it’s changed a little.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on the competition at outside linebacker with LB Drew Sanders healthy\n\n“It will sort itself out. It always does. That’s a lot better question than, ‘Who’s going to take the three reps?’ It’s an important position in this defense. Those edge positions, they’re hard to find. It’s a big reason why we’re staying with the positions these guys played a year ago. I think it’s one of the strong suits of our front.”\n\nHC Sean Payton on how valuable players who bring energy are, like DT Malcolm Roach, S Talanoa Hufanga and RB J.K. Dobbins\n\n“There are a number of them, those compound multipliers that I think are essential on any good team. This group moves in a direction, and in general those types of people are the ones in charge of which direction. So he [DT Malcolm Roach] has a lot of juice. I don’t remember that as much when he was younger in New Orleans and when he got here. He doesn’t have many bad days, and that’s a great trait really.”\n\nWR Troy Franklin on what Wide Receivers Coach Ronald Curry has brought to the room\n\n“‘RC’ (Wide Receivers Coach Ronald Curry) has been great for us. I think he’s bringing a lot of new options on how we can get open. He’s taking a really good time in meeting rooms and making sure we know everything we need to do [with] our spots. Same thing with ‘Johnny Mo’ (Offensive Pass Game Coordinator John Morton), too. All those guys are helping us—[Offensive Quality Control Coach] Willie Snead [IV]. They’ve been a great addition for sure.”\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785972895;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:587;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"80d4b9a1c81b62ad174d34cd8aa46d70\";s:5:\"title\";s:308:\"Another BTJ headline: @Ballou1010xl on WR Brian Thomas Jr. last year vs. this year: “Something was wrong. I don’t know if we’ll actually ever know what it was. But ever since OTAs, and now through training camp, he looks like a completely different WR. He looks better than he did his rookie season.”\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgnonn/another_btj_headline_ballou1010xl_on_wr_brian/\";s:11:\"description\";s:60:\" submitted by /u/No-Departure-6872 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:310:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/No-Departure-6872\"> /u/No-Departure-6872 </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/sleepernfl/status/2085145645506253278?s=46\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgnonn/another_btj_headline_ballou1010xl_on_wr_brian/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785972754;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11631;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brian Thomas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:588;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1fa637070d54282739fb7bdb716ff691\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Browns QB Dillon Gabriel quietly putting in the work at camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129676/cleveland-browns-dillon-gabriel-quietly-putting-in-the-work-at-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:341:\"Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been the invisible man in the early days of training camp as the third man in a depressing two-man quarterback competition. Some of that is to be expected given that veteran Deshaun Watson is healthy enough to participate after missing all of last year with a twice-torn Achilles tendon. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4074:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - AUGUST 03: Dillon Gabriel #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 03, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nCleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been the invisible man in the early days of training camp as the third man in a depressing two-man quarterback competition.\n\nSome of that is to be expected given that veteran Deshaun Watson is healthy enough to participate after missing all of last year with a twice-torn Achilles tendon. And Gabriel did not exactly light up the NFL in his six starts as a rookie, completing just 59.5 percent of his passes and seeing the Browns win just one of his starts.\n\nGabriel was statistically better than fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders in just about every metric that matters, however, so one could begrudge him for feeling a bit left out with the spotlight shining so brightly on Watson and Sanders. \n\nBut Gabriel does not seem wired that way, at least outwardly, as on Wednesday he said he never felt “disrespected” and that he understands the NFL is a business. \n\nHe also spoke confidently about being able to pick up what head coach Todd Monken wants from the offense <a href=\"https://browns.1rmg.com/transcripts/qb-dillon-gabriel-8-5-26/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">given the similarities to what Gabriel ran in college</a> (quote via a team-provided transcript):\n\n\n“I don’t think picking up an offense has ever been a problem for me. I think conceptually, if you see it, a lot of people are on the same (stuff); it’s just how you call it and how you get to things. In man versus zone, or a two-high one-high, do you want an all-call where you can play it split field on one play, or do you want to get to a premier play where there are multiple winners against a certain coverage? \n\n\n\n“I think I take that kind of attitude toward it, plus my time with Coach (Dan) Lanning — whatever that Georgia tree is — and Coach Monken being there, I think there’s some similarities. Even in practice and how we’ve seen our offense, it’s kind of similar to Oregon.”\n\n\nBeing comfortable in the offense could conceivably give Gabriel a leg up on the competition, and the fact that he is going about his business has not gone unnoticed by Monken, <a href=\"https://browns.1rmg.com/transcripts/head-coach-todd-monken-8-5-26/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">as he explained on Wednesday</a>:\n\n\n“One thing Dillon does a really good job of is he’s very even-keeled. First of all, he’s got a great personality; he’s fun to be around. You wouldn’t know it unless you’ve been around him. He seems stoic, but no, he’s actually very funny, has a great personality, and he’s handled this situation with unbelievable class. \n\n\n\n“Every player wants to compete, and he hasn’t really had the opportunity in terms of the number of reps. He’s had a chance to compete just with a different number of reps. So, I think he’s done an unbelievable job that way, and for the lack of reps, he does a great job carrying over the meetings to the field. 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This was the best day of camp for the offense, and for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Winners Beckham — This was Beckham’s best day of camp. He […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8943:\"\n\n\n \n Odell Beckham | Getty Images \n\n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The New York Giants completed their third consecutive day of padded practices, the maximum allowed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, on Wednesday. \n\nThis was the best day of camp for the offense, and for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.\n\nWinners \n\nBeckham — This was Beckham’s best day of camp. He caught passes from Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston, and Brandon Allen, and showed some burst turning a couple of those receptions upfield. Yes, Beckham received some first-team reps on Wednesday, the second straight day that has happened. I refuse to fuss about that, though. Jalin Hyatt and Xavier Gipson also got first-team reps.\n\nJaxson Dart — After he fired a ball at Greg Newsome after a touchdown on Tuesday, Harbaugh made sure the quarterback was penalized 15 yards for taunting. You can be sure the topic was addressed during the team’s Tuesday night film session.\n\n“We have our team meeting, and all those plays come up, the different things come up. So, that’s an opportunity for coaching points. So, we went over the sequence, and everybody knows,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “So, it was good. He was great about it. He’s great about accepting responsibility and he’s a very accountable guy.”\n\nDart responded by having a good day. He threw two interceptions, one a slightly off-target ball that safety Raheem Layne grabbed after Darnell Mooney batted it into the air, and the other a ball he tried to squeeze in to Calvin Austin that defensive back Elijah Campbell came away with.\n\nDespite that, Wednesday was probably Dart’s sharpest day of camp. \n\nDalen Cambre — How did this young man catch only 10 passes as a college player? In his second season, Cambre has had an exceptional start to camp as he bids for one of the backup wide receiver spots. Cambre has made several highlight-reel catches in camp, including one Wednesday on a deep ball down the right sideline from Jameis Winston.\n\n“I see him make a circus catch every single day,” said Harbaugh. “And not just that, he’s doing all the other things. He’s doing special teams. He knows what he’s doing. He’s running great routes. I think he’s making a move. I think he’s done a great job and he’s got our attention.”\n\nTae Banks — The Giants’ 2023 first-round pick has followed a solid spring with a good start to training camp, aside from a bad drop on an interception earlier this week. Banks is firmly in the mix in the competition for snaps opposite Paulson Adebo.\n\nBanks played collegiately at Maryland. Harbaugh, coach of the Baltimore Ravens for 18 years, was familiar with Banks before taking the Giants job.\n\n“We’ve known Tae for a long time. He’s from the area there, played at Maryland. We knew him coming out,” Harbaugh said. “I was really thrilled that he was on the team coming here. And I was excited to see how he did, and he’s done really well.”\n\nDominic Zvada — The undrafted rookie placekicker took his turn in the kicking rotation with Ben Sauls on Wednesday. Zvada was a perfect 10 of 10 on field goals and extra points.\n\nTheo Johnson — The third-year tight end is a frustrating player. He will drop balls that look like they should be easy catches. Then, he will have days like Wednesday when he made two difficult catches with safety Tyler Nubin draped all over him.\n\nCalvin Austin — Like Cambre, he just keeps making plays every day.\n\nLosers \n\nAndrew Thomas — The star left tackle was not really a “loser”. Thomas, however, got yanked off the field for a play after committing a false start during a red zone session. In his media sessions, Harbaugh has not been critical of players for a high number of penalties. Taking Thomas off the field, though, shows that the veteran coach is not taking the penalties lightly.\n\nTheo Johnson under center — The Giants are experimenting with a Kansas City Chiefs-style sneak/Tush Push play with tight end Theo Johnson under center. They ran it Wednesday from their own 1-yard line. I hate, hate, hate, hate this play. It has disaster written all over it, and I hope we never see it during the regular season.\n\nInjury notes\n\n\nEdge defender Brian Burns and safety Beau Brade both sat out practice. Rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields only did individual work. Harbaugh said the injuries to all three players were “minor”, and that each would have played if Wednesday had been a game day.\n\n\n\nNickel cornerback Dru Phillips left practice after a collision in the end zone with a wide receiver. I believe it was Xavier Gipson, but it was on the far end of the field blocked by players. Harbaugh said Phillips’ injury appeared to be minor, but the Giants would monitor him throughout the evening.\n\n\n\nMalik Nabers did his usual individual drills and routes on air.\n\n\n\nWide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was a full practice participant a day after sitting out with knee swelling.\n\n\n\nCornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse was back to practice after missing a couple of days.\n\n\n\nRunning back Cam Skattebo was not listed as injured, but did have a lighter workload on Wednesday.\n\n\nRoster moves\n\nAs we reported earlier, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/166896/roster-news-ny-giants-place-dt-roy-robertson-harris-on-injured-reserve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/166896/roster-news-ny-giants-place-dt-roy-robertson-harris-on-injured-reserve\">the Giants made four roster moves</a>. Defensive tacke Roy Robertson-Harris was placed on season-ending IR, ending hopes that he could return late this season. Second-year wide receiver Beaux Collins was waived.\n\nTo fill those spots, the Giants added defensive backs D.J. James and David Long.\n\nMarty Mornhinweg pays a visit\n\nMarty Mornhinweg, former head coach of the Detroit Lions and a four-time NFL offensive coordinator, was on the field at Giants practice on Wednesday. Mornhingweg made the rounds, introducing himself to media members. Mornhingweg’s son, Skyler, is a football analyst for the Giants.\n\nQuote of the day\n\n\n“There’s absolutely nothing to do here. Beautiful place, but nothing to do here.” — Odell Beckham on West Virginia\n\n\nMixing and matching\n\nThe Giants did a lot of work on Wednesday with the units mixed up. Rather than first unit vs. first unit, there were a number of instances of the first team working against the second or third team.\n\n“You go ones against ones, you get good on good, just like you would expect. That’s more the coordinators calling what they want to call,” Harbaugh said. “If we go ones versus twos, we’re still, at this stage of camp, we’re still running our offense and defense. But the coordinator, if it’s the first offense, then he’s going to ask for some things. He wants to see more cover two, more cover three. He wants to see a blitz. He doesn’t want to see a blitz. He can help script that, but the defense still plays. It’s our calls, that kind of thing. \n\n“And then you also, we were able to run some longer periods out. So, you saw the guys out there for 12 plays, nine plays, for six no huddle plays, things like that, which become more game-like. So, that’s the balance I think of it.”\n\nRemaining Greenbrier practice schedule\n\nThe Giants’ stay in West Virginia is winding down. There are only two more open practices. So, if you are in the area you are running out of chances to see your favorite team practice.\n\n\nThursday, August 6 — 1:30-4 p.m. (Open to the public)\n\n\n\nFriday, August 7 — 1:30-4 p.m. (Open to the public)\n\n\n\nSaturday, August 8 — 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785972208;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2078;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Odell Beckham\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:590;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"161522fb048356b07136ddeeb29d0b41\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"State of Commanders receiver corps after Stefon Diggs acquisition \";s:4:\"link\";s:164:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/429401/state-of-commanders-receivers-stefon-diggs-terry-mclaurin-treylon-burks-dyami-brown-antonio-williams\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"The Commanders receiver corps obviously got better with the Stefon Diggs acquisition. The veteran is a top-tier route runner and a steady producer with a long track record of success. While he’s 32 years old, Diggs can still move and make important catches in the clutch. Head coach Dan Quinn has established a competitive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6256:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Commanders receiver corps obviously got better with <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49538915/sources-wr-stefon-diggs-set-sign-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Stefon Diggs acquisition</a>. The veteran is a top-tier route runner and a steady producer with a long track record of success. While he’s 32 years old, Diggs can still move and make important catches in the clutch. \n\nHead coach Dan Quinn has established a competitive Commanders training camp, but it’s safe to say Diggs will eventually step into the No. 2 receiver slot opposite Terry McLaurin. He’s expected to get significant playing time and get targeted a ton, even though he may not be a true every-down player after playing 55% of the offensive snaps in New England last season. \n\nHe’ll also impact his position group just by joining it. A roster spot just got harder to earn at the position with Terry McLaurin, Diggs and third-round pick Antonio Williams as roster locks. Jaylin Lane’s punt-return ability makes him darn-close to one, with maybe two more roster spots available. Fierce battles will be waged for those, among talented individuals. \n\nA few thoughts on how the Diggs addition might impact the receiver corps. \n\nTerry McLaurin \n\nTerry will remain scary while <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-wr-terry-mclaurin-loves-idea-of-getting-10-targets-a-game-in-david-blough-s-offense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">continuing to move around the formation</a> as new coordinator David Blough always intended. McLaurin is the alpha around here, on a long-term deal and one of the longest-tenured players on the Commanders roster. He also has an even-keeled leadership vibe that will hold his position group together and help it improve with all the extra behind-the-scenes work he does. \n\nNone of that will change with Diggs around. The new guy commands respect and should keep defenses from focusing too heavily on McLaurin. That’s nothing but a positive for the veteran, who could be in for a monster year. \n\nAntonio Williams \n\nHaving a savvy veteran who’s next-level at creating separation should help the young rookie become more adept in his own right at creating separation. It should actually be a huge help in his development.\n\nToss out those thoughts of Diggs impeding Williams’ progress. This will allow <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/5081432/antonio-williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the third-round pick</a> to develop without the pressure of having to be a primary target early in his first professional season. Trust me, if Williams gets open a ton and builds trust, quarterback Jayden Daniels will throw him the football. \n\nWhile Williams has experience and college production playing in the slot, he could move around a bunch like Diggs and McLaurin. \n\nJaylin Lane/Luke McCaffrey \n\nThese young guys have speed and have flashed potential as NFL playmakers. Both guys can take the top off a defense and at least expand a coverage area to create room for others. Development will be key for both players this summer, as they work to earn opportunities and provide the quality depth most good teams possess. Injuries happen, and the Commanders must be ready for them. \n\nTreylon Burks \n\nThe Diggs signing might’ve impacted <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurkTr00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the fifth-year veteran</a> the most. Treylon Burks was in the conversation to be Washington’s No. 2 receiver, with a shot to be a heavily-involved on-field presence. That seems unlikely now, if the top receivers stay healthy. Burks still has a lot to offer in terms of size and physicality in the pattern, but a large sum of targets potentially available to him might be gone now. \n\nHe can earn a role on the team with a solid summer, but he has more of an uphill battle to that end than he did on Tuesday. \n\nDyami Brown \n\nHead coach Dan Quinn was <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-training-camp/429125/commanders-camp-talk-dan-quinn-rachaad-white-nick-cross\">complimentary of Brown</a> on Wednesday morning, saying how much better he looks in this second stint in Washington. He has <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/dyami-brown-wants-to-be-reliable-option-for-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solid chemistry with Daniels</a>, which puts him in serious play for a roster spot. Realistic expectations around his involvement certainly dropped on Wednesday, though. \n\nEverything we just discussed is projection, though, with much of training camp and the preseason to sort things out now that Diggs is a Commander. \n\nA way-too-early WR roster projection: \n\n\nTerry McLaurin \n\n\n\nStefon Diggs \n\n\n\nAntonio Williams \n\n\n\nJaylin Lane \n\n\n\nLuke McCaffrey \n\n\n\nTreylon Burks \n\n\n*NOTE: I have a tough time seeing seven receivers make the 53-man roster, even with two returners in the position group. There are too many other depth needs in other spots. I also think Burks could make it over Dyami Brown because he’s a big dude and his physical, contested-catch ability could be useful within this group, but it’s a toss-up. Lane and McCaffrey provide speed. Burks and Brown will battle it out, forcing coaches to make a tough decision on the sixth receiver. \n\nWhat do you think of this receiver roster projection? Who’s impacted most by the Diggs signing? Who’s helped by it? Let everyone know in the comments below. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785970985;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";i:1;s:35:\"Washington Commanders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:591;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6941a814f52ecae7e94fe007848cd847\";s:5:\"title\";s:262:\"Vikings’ second padded practice of camp just wrapped. Several deep balls from Kyler Murray over the course of the day are the big story. He also showed off his legs a few times. With his ability to create explosive plays, I continue to expect Murray to be QB1.\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgmvs0/vikings_second_padded_practice_of_camp_just/\";s:11:\"description\";s:51:\" submitted by /u/APizzola [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:276:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/APizzola\"> /u/APizzola </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2085120025770246222\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgmvs0/vikings_second_padded_practice_of_camp_just/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785970740;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5849;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kyler Murray\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:592;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d21166a5d10a175f34cf3ba6fca1543b\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Does Keenan Allen have much relevance this year and beyond?\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgms0u/does_keenan_allen_have_much_relevance_this_year/\";s:11:\"description\";s:388:\"No team yet and even if he finds one reasonably soon, (personally, I feel that) it\'s safe to assume he won\'t be a huge part of their plans. He started out hot last year but fell off and it seems that the Chargers don\'t have him in their plans this year. Commanders just got Diggs and now his potential destinations are even more limited. submitted by /u/cnl05 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:686:\"No team yet and even if he finds one reasonably soon, (personally, I feel that) it\'s safe to assume he won\'t be a huge part of their plans. He started out hot last year but fell off and it seems that the Chargers don\'t have him in their plans this year. 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Flowers didn\'t wade into any discussion about numbers or where things stand at a Wednesday press conference, but he did make it clear that he\'s hoping to see Jackson remain in town for many years to come. \"I would love for him to be my quarterback until <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/zay-flowers-new-contract-great-mindset-lamar-jackson-chemistry-eyes-on-super-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I am done playing</a>,\" Flowers said, via the team\'s website. \"No matter whether it is 12 years or 13, it does not matter how long; I want him to be my quarterback, because to me, he is the best in the world.\"Jackson declined to discuss contract matters at the start of training camp and it\'s unclear how close the two sides might be to a deal that would get Flowers closer to his goal of being a one-quarterback receiver for his entire career. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785968409;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9997;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Zay Flowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:594;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2cb6d6285dfa8eaa7c7ad57740b88e22\";s:5:\"title\";s:213:\"Eagles OC Sean Mannion has dialed up \"a healthy amount\" of designed runs for Jalen Hurts, per @Tim_McManus: \"The guess here is Hurts uses his legs a little more than last season based off what we\'ve seen at camp.\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vglxfk/eagles_oc_sean_mannion_has_dialed_up_a_healthy/\";s:11:\"description\";s:49:\" submitted by /u/HookFL [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:275:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/HookFL\"> /u/HookFL </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2085128408128688301\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vglxfk/eagles_oc_sean_mannion_has_dialed_up_a_healthy/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785968393;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6904;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jalen Hurts\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:595;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b28b84f3bcc8788f15e721ab67343186\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"Malik Davis is falling behind in Cowboys’ RB competition\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212377/malik-davis-running-back-roster-battle-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:305:\"Malik Davis is back for his fifth training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, coming off the best season of his career. But while the running back gave us a feel-good story in 2025, that momentum doesn’t seem to be carrying into Oxnard so far. As things stand, Davis may once again leave camp without a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4569:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 1, 2026; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis (20) carries the ball at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nMalik Davis is back for his fifth training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, coming off the best season of his career. But while the running back gave us a feel-good story in 2025, that momentum doesn’t seem to be carrying into Oxnard so far. As things stand, Davis may once again leave camp without a roster spot.\n\nSwitching to Tony Pollard’s old #20 this offseason hasn’t brought Davis any closer to the backup job. Thus far, Jaydon Blue has been given clear RB2 treatment behind Javonte Williams. And while Davis may be the third-man up, we’re hearing good things about prospects Phil Mafah and Israel Abanikanda as reports come from Oxnard.\n\n\nRB drills usually go in depth chart order .. Today, it’s 33-23-20 <a href=\"https://t.co/4FEVlmLfr3\">pic.twitter.com/4FEVlmLfr3</a>— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) <a href=\"https://x.com/nickeatman/status/2084720873043533890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPhil Mafah with the nice vision and cut. also: i wonder if, at full speed, who would’ve won that between him and Cobie Durant. 🤔 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/7HwOSqZkdB\">pic.twitter.com/7HwOSqZkdB</a>— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href=\"https://x.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/2084736960204337166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n** RB Israel Abanikanda is someone to watch. Unsure how he makes the 53-man roster, but he is a guy that could have an eye-catching preseason. He has quickness and can see the hole quickly.— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) <a href=\"https://x.com/toddarcher/status/2084395856338592093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI think this was Israel Abanikanda <a href=\"https://t.co/0HvQk2qMAN\">https://t.co/0HvQk2qMAN</a>— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) <a href=\"https://x.com/WhatGoingDowney/status/2084731685543760098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nDavis has been down this road before. In fact, four times before. While Davis always looks solid with the ball in his hands, it’s never been enough to outshine some of the other RBs in camp. In his early years, Davis kept losing out to Rico Dowdle because he couldn’t match Dowdle’s abilities as a blocker and special teamer. Unfortunately for him, Davis’ blocking woes have already been on display this summer.\n\n\nProbably a sack from Shemar James here vs Malik Davis. <a href=\"https://t.co/VDQB96ccSG\">https://t.co/VDQB96ccSG</a>— Mauricio Rodríguez (@MauNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/MauNFL/status/2084366142261379211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nTurning 28 this November, Davis is obviously not a developmental guy anymore. He has to be clearly better than these younger prospects, probably winning the RB2 job outright if he wants to make the roster. But with Blue off to a hot start in camp and guys like Abanikanda and Mafah also showing well, it’s hard to imagine Davis faring any better in this camp than he has in the ones before it.\n\nIt’s going to sting for fans who rightfully developed a soft spot for Davis after last year’s heroics. Finding his way back on the roster after Miles Sanders’ injury and Blue’s delayed development, Davis had a big play in Dallas’ Thanksgiving victory over Kansas City, then led the rushing attack in the Christmas win over Washington. In front of huge national audiences, Davis shined and did a lot to raise his profile, at least with Cowboys fans.\n\nStill, for the last four years, the Cowboys have consistently decided not to put Malik Davis on the 53 unless injuries forced their hand. As long as the RB room doesn’t have a sudden run of bad medical luck, we seem to be trending in that direction again in 2026. 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Nacua, who\'s making $5.767 million in the final year of his rookie contract, has other issues that are complicating a long-term deal. Still, with each new big-money receiver deal that\'s done, the absence of one for Nacua becomes more glaring.With Pickens, the real question is whether the Cowboys will tag him again next year. At $27.298 million for 2026, the Cowboys could hold Pickens in place for $32.75 million in 2027 — still well below the top of the market. Surely, Jerry Jones will be inclined to do that.But it\'s not just the guys who haven\'t gotten paid who will take notice of the Flowers deal. Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, like Flowers, is at $35 million per year. All due respect to Flowers, he\'s not Justin Jefferson.Eventually, Bengals receiver Ja\'Marr Chase will start to wonder whether he\'s fairly paid at $40 million. Especially as more players who aren\'t Ja\'Marr Chase approach and pass his APY.So, yes, the Flowers deal will make waves. The Drake London deal will make waves. Eventually, it will fuel a wave of contracts for other receivers who\'ll see those deals and get ideas of their own that, given the market and the ever-increasing salary cap, are more than fair to have.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785966698;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9997;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Zay Flowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:597;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7cb2d226472a19d4690404b0c94c36e0\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Segun Olubi’s special teams prowess, speed difficult to knock off roster\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-depth-chart/135324/raiders-2026-defense-segun-olubi-special-teams\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"It’s easy to overlook Segun Olubi’s addition to the Las Vegas Raiders. The linebacker isn’t as big of a name as his fellow free agent additions like Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean. The former Green Bay Packer and Philadelphia Eagle, respectively, are set to be the faces of the Raider recalibration at the starting linebacker […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8999:\"\n\n\n \n May 28, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Segun Olubi (50) during organized team activities at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | Candice Ward-Imagn Images \n\nIt’s easy to overlook Segun Olubi’s addition to the Las Vegas Raiders. \n\nThe linebacker isn’t as big of a name as his fellow free agent additions like Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean. The former Green Bay Packer and Philadelphia Eagle, respectively, are set to be the faces of the Raider recalibration at the starting linebacker spots, after all. Then came the announcements of center Tyler Linderbaum, edge rusher Kwity Paye, and wide receiver Jalen Nailor being as official acquisitions shortly after the NFL’s transaction wire kicked into gear at the start of the new league year on March 11. \n\nFive days after the flurry of money deals were made amongst the 32 teams in the league, Las Vegas made official the signing of Olubi. Like his former Indianapolis Colts and current Raiders teammate Paye, the 26-year-old linebacker was brought in for specific reasons. And in the San Diego State product, the Silver & Black land an elite, high-impact special teams ace. \n\n“He’s a difference maker-type guy,” Raiders special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis said of Olubi back in June after one of the team’s minicamp sessions. “He’s blocked punts in the league. He obviously had one against the Raiders last year. He’s a guy that is twitchy, he’s a guy that has already shown what he can do on the field, and he’s brought a lot to the to the group for us already. So, it’s going to be good to coach him. I’m excited we have him.”\n\nOlubi’s special teams prowess and speed is going to be hard to knock off the Raiders roster this offseason. \n\nBy The Numbers Segun Olubi, Linebacker, 5th Year\n\n\n2025: 17 games (zero starts), 11 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 blocked punt; 362 snaps on special teams, 6 on defense\n\n\n\nCareer: (2022-25) 51 games (2 starts), 50 total tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass deflection, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 blocked punts; 1,095 snaps on special teams, 141 on defense\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RAIDERS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RAIDERS</a> ROSTER MOVE: – Signed LB Segun Olubi<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/Raiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/gAB6wvL5Ka\">pic.twitter.com/gAB6wvL5Ka</a>— Raiders PR (@RAIDERS_PR) <a href=\"https://x.com/RAIDERS_PR/status/2033583743995416948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nLuring DeCamillis out of the collegiate ranks — the veteran special teams boss spent the last three seasons in the SEC coaching at Texas and South Carolina — was a task but the connection with the Kubiak family was too strong to turn down. \n\n“There’s a lot of similarities between him and his dad, but there’s some differences too,” DeCamillis said of Klint and his father Gary Kubiak “Both are very, very detail-oriented. They love ball, which I think is huge, and he’s done a great job of organizing things since he’s been here, which I knew he would. It’s great to be with him, for sure, and the whole staff. I’ve worked with a few guys that are on the staff also.”\n\nThat attention to detail meant reconstituting all three phases of the Raiders’ game: Offense, defense, and special teams. Hence <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/130241/raiders-roster-2026-segun-olubi-special-teams\">signing Olubi and fellow special teams dynamo wide receiver Dareke Young</a> (who Klint Kubiak is all too familiar with during their respective time with the Seattle Seahawks last season). It’s never a bad idea to add elite or upper echelon talent — even on special teams. \n\nDeCamillis and his assistant coaches, Marquice Williams and Tim McConnell, are charged with providing the defibrillator to a Las Vegas special teams group that flatlined last season. From blocked kicks (<a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1972442991550709824?s=20\">Daniel Carlson’s game-winning try thwarted by the Chicago Bears</a> in Week 4; AJ Cole III’s two punts in Week 5 <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-blocked-punt-alert-j-l-skinner-gets-the-better-of-cole-s-punt-for-key-takeaway\">and Week 10</a>, respectively), to awful coverage (Washington Commanders rookie receiver <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus/status/1969842589479412089?s=20\">Jaylin Lane torching the team for a 90-yard punt return touchdown in Week 3</a>, chief among them), and kicking instability (large portion to why Carlson is gone and veteran Matt Gay and undrafted rookie Kansei Matsuzawa are competing for the place kicker gig), the Silver & Black were a case study in breakdowns and blunders. \n\nAnd this is for a special teams group that historically flourished while the rest of the team floundered. \n\nIn order to do a 180-degree turn, bringing in proven impact players like Olubi is the way to go about it. \n\nThat Week 5 punt block that ended up hobbling Cole was Olubi. The 6-foot-1 and 233-pound difference maker still exhibits the 4.44 speed he clocked in at San Diego State’s pro day heading into the league in 2022 and brings a tremendous chip on his shoulder, frenetic energy tailor made for special teams work, and all-important work ethic and accountability. \n\n\nYep, this is the guy the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> just signed. <a href=\"https://t.co/59oEdMlvWw\">pic.twitter.com/59oEdMlvWw</a>— Levi Edwards (@theleviedwards) <a href=\"https://x.com/theleviedwards/status/2033584657816768611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nLook at the block Olubi had of Cole’s punt in the above tweet. That kind of game-altering screaming off the edge impact play has been sorely missing for Las Vegas as takeaways have become a rarity. \n\nHe paced the Colts with 30 special teams tackles including a highly efficient 2025 campaign where he notched 11 stops on special teams — including a forced fumble — and a blocked punt putting him in select company as only one of a baker’s dozen (13) to achieve the same stat line last season. \n\nDon’t expect a drastic role change for Olubi in Silver & Black. He compiled 1,095 special teams snaps during his time in Indianapolis and he’s expected to be a core special teamer in Las Vegas. The linebacker notched 362 special teams snaps in 2025 to just six defensive snaps. And his heaviest workload in both groups occurred in his second season in 2024 where Olubi tallied 334 special teams and 114 defensive snaps. \n\nOlubi’s competition in DeCamillis’ department are fellow young linebackers Tommy Eichenberg and Cody Lindenberg. That duo accounted for 371 and 362 snaps on special teams in 2025 and it’s the former that showcased some jarring hitting ability in coverage. But neither of the Bergs bring what Olubi has: Explosiveness and unadulterated speed. Couple that with a resume of impact plays, and it’s difficult to see the Bergs knock off the latest addition off the roster. Although, there’s plenty of special teams work to be had. \n\n“Like you said, he’s very energetic, and I think that for special teams at this level, I think that’s very, very critical, because the reality is most people don’t grow up wanting to play left tackle on punt team. They want to be the starting linebacker,” Cole said of DeCamillis’ importance to the special teams room. “Most people don’t grow up saying, ‘Oh, I want to be the wing.’ They want to be the starting running back, but we need those guys to do that job at a high level. 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Donald, who has been mulling a return from retirement over the last couple of months, worked out with the team on Wednesday. The “workout” was submitted by the team to the NFL, per league rules, because Donald was using […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2977:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nFor the first time in two years, Aaron Donald is officially involved in Rams training camp. Donald, who has been mulling a return from retirement over the last couple of months, worked out with the team on Wednesday. The “workout” was submitted by the team to the NFL, per league rules, because Donald was using team equipment at their facilities at Loyola Marymount University. \n\nIt’s not a return yet. But it is the closest thing fans have had so far as proof that Donald has one foot back in the door.\n\n\nAaron Donald wanted to do a workout in a football helmet, and even though he did not wear pads during it, he used Rams’ team equipment at their facility during training camp, requiring them to report his activity to the NFL. <a href=\"https://t.co/4egBgDAiLH\">https://t.co/4egBgDAiLH</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2085110901020008900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Aaron Donald saga continues to move forward. Earlier this week, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144865/aaron-donald-retirement-rams-mcvay-rumors\">it was reported that Aaron Donald would not rejoin the team until the team returned back to Woodland Hills</a>. However, today’s news certainly accelerates the timeline of Donald’s potential return to the team for the 2026 season. <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/145053/rams-aaron-donald-survey-fans-ty-simpson\">There is also the issue of the $30 million that needs to be worked out</a>.\n\nSpeculation on Donald’s return has been a daily recurrence, from one day when he may return midseason to the next when he’s supposedly going to join the team any minute now and go full, 100-percent when the season starts. \n\n\nCan confirm that Aaron Donald\'s workout at the team facility in Woodland Hills today was reported on the daily NFL transactions as a \"tryout.\" Just another sign that Donald is getting closer to a return to the LA Rams. <a href=\"https://t.co/i9tk4afHaf\">pic.twitter.com/i9tk4afHaf</a>— Michael J. 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A league source confirmed the pact on Wednesday afternoon, which ESPN reports is <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49538915/sources-wr-stefon-diggs-set-sign-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">worth up to $12 million</a>. \n\nCommanders general manager Adam Peters fortified the team’s greatest roster weakness with the Diggs addition, adding an established producer to a position group previously lacking it outside of McLaurin. \n\nDiggs is a tide to lift all boats, someone who will make those around him better. He’ll take coverage away from McLaurin and tight end Chig Okonkwo. He’ll allow rookie <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/5081432/antonio-williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-round pick Antonio Williams</a> to develop without the pressure of needing to make a massive and immediate impact. He’ll be a leader by example in terms of route running and creating separation for all pass catchers and Williams in particular. \n\nI mean, just look at these highlights: \n\n\nWelcome home to Stefon Diggs. \"We all we got, we all we need.\" The floor has been elevated. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Terps?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Terps</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/BBVODzZjBu\">pic.twitter.com/BBVODzZjBu</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2085064309759955039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nDiggs is also a quarterback-friendly receiver who will do wonders for Jayden Daniels. While he hasn’t averaged above 12 yards per reception since 2022, Diggs remains steadily productive. That’s what Daniels needs, maybe above all else. Diggs has <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DiggSt00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exceeded 1,000 receiving yards in seven of his last eight seasons</a>, save a 2024 campaign in Houston where he tore an ACL. \n\nDiggs rebounded from that event in a big way, totaling 85 catches for 1,103 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 105 targets in his first (and only) season with the New England Patriots. \n\nGoing deeper inside those numbers shows immense value and the reliability Daniels needs, as expressed with stats unearthed by Warren Sharp. \n\n\nStefon Diggs to DC his 2025 season: #1 EPA/target (+0.68) #2 success rate (66%) #6 yards/target (9.9) the consistency was MASSIVE: #1 catch rate (83%) #1 accurate target catch rate (89%) #1 lowest WR error rate (2%) and only 2 drops all season! 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He’s the alpha in Washington, even with Diggs around. \n\nIt’s also important that Diggs sign at this point in camp, with sufficient time <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/david-blough-builds-commanders-playbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to learn David Blough’s new offense</a> and its verbiage. There’s alaso time to get reps with Daniels and to bond with the Commanders other pass catchers. \n\nDiggs doesn’t come to Washington as a savior. He is a high-efficacy supplement to a Commanders roster with tremendous upside and a top-tier quarterback who comes through in the clutch. \n\nHe’s 32 years old, but the DMV native and University of Maryland product remains in great shape and seems genuinely excited to play near his hometown. \n\n\nStefon Diggs is at Maryland’s first fall practice. “Shout out to my Terps, man. And go Commanders. Let’s go.” <a href=\"https://t.co/QIghaTF2a2\">pic.twitter.com/QIghaTF2a2</a>— Scott Bair (@ScottBairNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottBairNFL/status/2085103336567525745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nMark Tyler and John Portis will surely chime in with more detailed breakdowns of Diggs’ fit in the coming days, but it doesn’t take a film expert to realize how the veteran receiver can help Daniels and a Washington offense that could’ve been good without him. Now that Diggs is in the mix, it should be much, much better. \n\nHow does the Stefon Diggs signing change your expectations for the Commanders offense in 2026? 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Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. The Ravens backed up the Brinks truck for Zay Flowers on Tuesday, signing him to a four-year, $140 million extension that makes him the fourth-highest-paid wide […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1901:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, United States. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country.\n\nThe Ravens backed up the Brinks truck for Zay Flowers on Tuesday, signing him to a four-year, $140 million extension that makes him the fourth-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.\n\nIn many ways, Baltimore did not have a choice but to pay their star wideout. 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Finishing 6-11, the Chiefs lost eight of their final nine games in 2025, including losses to division rivals the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a>, <a href=\"https://silverandblackpride.com\">Las Vegas Raiders</a>, and <a href=\"https://boltsfromtheblue.com\">Los Angeles Chargers</a>.\n\nThere were a lot of factors that played into the Chiefs’ disappointing 2025 campaign. Like the fact that the Chiefs’ pass rush was exclusively found on a milk carton, or the absence of any hint of explosiveness at the running back position.\n\nKansas City’s season was already in the trash heap by the time Mahomes tore his ACL in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers. Still, there is no doubt that Mahomes’ injury is when things went from bad to a dumpster fire.\n\nFor a team that appeared in three straight Super Bowls from 2022-2024 (winning two of them), 2025’s fall from grace was a stark reminder that in today’s NFL, the fate of a franchise is constantly ebbing and flowing. 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Some might have expected the Steelers to go with a dual listing of Jaylen Warren and Dowdle at the top of their backfield, but the Steelers have opted to go with Warren as the No. 1 and Dowdle as the No. 2. Dowdle signed a two-year contract with the team as a free agent this offseason while Warren is in his fifth year with the team. The listing could remain the same into the regular season, but the Steelers are planning on roles for both backs and that could make their standing on the depth chart a moot point come the fall. Another spot that has been closely watched this offseason is backup quarterback and the Steelers list Mason Rudolph ahead of Will Howard for the spot behind Aaron Rodgers. 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As it currently stands, Mason Rudolph is listed in the QB2 spot, with Will Howard at QB3 and Drew Allar at QB4. \n\nThe offensive line is as expected, with the lineup from left to right being Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Spencer Anderson, and Dylan Cook. Broderick Jones is listed as the backup left tackle with Max Iheanachor as the backup right tackle. \n\nRoman Wilson is the starting slot receiver alongside DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman as the other two starters, Germie Bernard is listed behind Pittman.\n\nDefensively, there were some actual surprises. Yahya Black is listed as the team’s starting nose tackle, with veteran Sebastian Joseph-Day as the No. 2. Linebacker Carson Bruener is in the top four of the linebacker rotation, with Malik Harrison coming in fifth on the depth chart. Considering his price tag, that could hint at his future with the Steelers being short.\n\nThe full depth chart can be seen at <a href=\"https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-release-initial-2026-depth-chart\">Steelers.com</a>.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/173003/steelers-get-clarity-on-falcons-qb-plan-ahead-of-week-1-matchup-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix\">Steelers get clarity on Falcons QB plan ahead of Week 1 matchup</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172992/espn-doesnt-want-steelers-in-super-bowl-per-report-aaron-rodgers#comments\">ESPN doesn’t want Steelers in Super Bowl, per report</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172975/steelers-training-camp-max-iheanachor-highlights-physical-day-of-practice-roman-wilson-kaleb-johnson\">Steelers training camp: Max Iheanachor highlights physical day of practice</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172969/former-steelers-cornerback-retires-from-nfl-ahkello-witherspoon\">Former Steelers cornerback retires from NFL</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172962/steelers-sign-former-green-bay-packers-wide-receiver-jakobie-keeney-james-dk-metcalf-roman-wilson\">Steelers sign former Green Bay Packers wide receiver</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785962605;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:31:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Depth Chart\";i:1;s:26:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4972;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Mason Rudolph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:611;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3e4762d4f1cf4dae4512b7192952479a\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Terry McLaurin: New running mate in Diggs\";s:4:\"link\";s:62:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/terry-mclaurin-13536\";s:11:\"description\";s:247:\"McLaurin will be joined by Diggs in the Commanders\' receiving corps after the latter agreed to a one-year contract with the team Wednesday, John Keim and Seth Walder of ESPN.com report.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:247:\"McLaurin will be joined by Diggs in the Commanders\' receiving corps after the latter agreed to a one-year contract with the team Wednesday, John Keim and Seth Walder of ESPN.com report.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785961620;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:612;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fb21c10b4d177901bbaaffa3a8051e17\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Chiefs training camp notebook Day 7: Josh Simmons is up a weight class\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/206968/chiefs-training-camp-notebook-day-7-josh-simmons-new-weight-class\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs had a weather-impacted practice for the second time in seven practices at training camp in St. Joe. This time, the team moved indoors for a good portion of practice, then came back out and finished on the wet grass fields to cap off the longest start-to-finish practice of camp. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7120:\"\n\n\n \n ST. JOSEPH, MO - JULY 29: Josh Simmons #71 walks to the field before practice during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on July 29, 2026 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nOn Wednesday, the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> had a weather-impacted practice for the second time in seven practices at training camp in St. Joe. This time, the team moved indoors for a good portion of practice, then came back out and finished on the wet grass fields to cap off the longest start-to-finish practice of camp.\n\nIn <a href=\"https://youtu.be/bYNmy-9_WD0?si=LgJsFiOCy-rU7DHj\">this post-practice interview</a> with CBS Sports’ Evan Washburn, head coach Andy Reid praised the players for staying focused through “sudden change.” It seemed like the old ball coach enjoyed putting his team through a unique circumstance, one that was rare, <a href=\"https://youtu.be/tKLQNt3Essk?si=JiiYgrmiSfDBlQue\">according to defensive tackle Chris Jones in a separate interview with Washburn</a>.\n\n“It started lightning earlier; we went inside. The first time ever, in 11 years, we came back to the field,” Jones told Washburn. “It was a really, really good practice… get out here so the fans can see us and give us a little energy on defense.”\n\nDue to the rain, there were limited in-person observations from the Arrowhead Pride crew today. Check out the <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/post/i9xTndPxgTvN\">notes that were taken down in The Feed this morning</a>.\n\nReid broke down the list of injured players after practice, but he also <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/206958/andy-reid-injury-update-wednesdays-training-camp-practice\">provided notes on a few different players</a>. One of the most significant was about second-year left tackle Josh Simmons.\n\nAndy Reid approves of Josh Simmons going up a weight class\n\nReid was asked about Simmons’ weight in his press conference, a point of discussion among many in Chiefs Kingdom this offseason when he debuted a stronger, bigger physique during OTAs.\n\n“He put on weight in the offseason; he’s been able to maintain it,” Reid told the media. “I think it’ll help him, not that he couldn’t do it at the other weight, but this gives him a little bit more lead in his pants, and that pays off over time during the season.”\n\nIn his own post-practice press conference on Wednesday, Simmons confirmed he is playing at a weight the team is satisfied with.\n\n“It’s definitely where it needs to be,” Simmons said about his weight.\n\nSimmons is paired up with third-year left guard Kingsley Suamataia on one side of the line. The two are building their chemistry; Reid has taken note.\n\n“You can see them communicating,” Reid noted. “Kingsley does a nice job with that, making sure Josh gets all the calls and everything. The more they play together, the better it’ll be; they’re both very gifted athletically, it’s just a matter of technique, fundamentals and all that stuff. They work like crazy on it.”\n\n“I understand how he goes about blocks now,” Simmons said of Suamataia. “What he’s seeing when he’s coming to the line. If I can understand and kind of have that telepathy with him, I think that we can play a lot faster.”\n\nOn the other side of the offensive line, rookie right tackle Kahlil Benson seems to be settling in as a potential long-term starter alongside Simmons and Suamataia. Before we all get too far ahead of ourselves, Simmons has given Benson advice on how to proceed from a strong initial impression.\n\n“I think Kahlil’s doing a great job; he’s a very physical player,” Simmons shared. “I think he should just add onto that; I don’t think you can really teach effort. I mean, that’s what he’s giving out there, so that’s really all I’m telling him right now.”\n\nR Mason Thomas is testing Simmons, Chiefs’ offensive line\n\n“Extremely explosive,” Simmons described rookie edge rusher R Mason Thomas. “You almost have to be offsides to stay in front of him. I think he’ll definitely keep me and any tackle on their toes to make sure we’re on the snap count, for sure.”\n\nGet ready for Simmons leading the way on screen passes\n\n“Extremely scary,” Simmons said about running back Kenneth Walker when asked about the screen game. “We kind of know what [Walker] does and what he’s capable of doing. As long as we can just target and get to our assignments, we know he’s going to take us home. One-hundred percent.”\n\nOther notes from Andy Reid\n\nFourth-year defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah is looking for a career resurgence in 2026. One aspect of his game that lacked early in his career was speed off the ball. Reid has noted improvement in that area.\n\n“With Gillotte down, he’s getting a few more reps in there, doing a nice job,” Reid said. “You can tell that his explosion off the ball is better… way different at getting off the ball. If there’s one thing that jumps out at me, it’s that.”\n\nIt was a strong day for the tight ends at training camp Wednesday. Noah Gray was the star of practice, but second-year tight end Jake Briningstool has finally been able to showcase his skills to Reid and the coaching staff after missing nearly all of last offseason with a hamstring injury.\n\n“It’s great that he’s back-to-back in these practices here, then you get a chance to see what he’s all about,” Reid said of the former Clemson tight end. “He’s a good receiver, and he’s stuck his nose in there, and he’s blocking. My hat goes off to him; he just has to keep stacking them right now.”\n\nWithout wide receivers Xavier Worthy and rookie Cyrus Allen in the mix for practice Tuesday and Wednesday, two lesser-known names have stepped up: Andrew Armstrong and Jimmy Holiday.\n\n“I like what Armstrong’s doing,” Reid pointed out. “He’s a big kid, strong, looks like the quarterbacks trust him… they trust him on his route running. He’s got good speed for a big kid and good transition; he’s not stiff coming out of breaks.”\n\n“Jimmy’s the other one,” Reid continued. “He’s really shown the last few days here, and that’s important for his job here.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785960900;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";i:1;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7591;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Justin Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:613;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c048174ca8b3f369b9a023151ef88f7e\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Seth McGowan is making his case in the Colts’ backfield\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-analysis/126003/seth-mcgowan-is-making-his-case-in-the-colts-backfield\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"Seth McGowan arrived in Indianapolis as a seventh-round pick, which usually means expectations are low and the path to a role is narrow from the beginning. Late-round running backs do not get much handed to them, especially when the starter is Jonathan Taylor and the offense already knows where its identity begins. McGowan was never […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4987:\"\n\n\n \n WESTFIELD, IN - AUGUST 3: Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan (20) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts training camp practice on August 3, 2026 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nSeth McGowan arrived in Indianapolis as a seventh-round pick, which usually means expectations are low and the path to a role is narrow from the beginning. Late-round running backs do not get much handed to them, especially when the starter is Jonathan Taylor and the offense already knows where its identity begins. McGowan was never going to walk into training camp with a job waiting for him, but running back is also one of the few positions where a late-round player can climb quickly if the style, physicality and gamestyle translate.\n\nThe Colts do not have a settled backup behind Taylor, and McGowan has already started building a case that he deserves to be part of that conversation. He led Kentucky with 725 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last season, and the early camp buzz has centered on the way he runs: decisive, physical and willing to finish through contact. Shane Steichen summed up the appeal pretty clearly, saying McGowan is “not scared of contact,” which is exactly the kind of trait coaches want to see from a rookie back trying to earn trust.\n\nMcGowan’s profile is not hard to understand. He is a bigger back who can get downhill and run behind his pads, but he is not just a short-yardage grinder. There is enough burst to win outside when the lane is there, which matters because the Colts do not need a backup who only gives them predictable carries between the tackles. They need someone who can keep the offense functional when Taylor is off the field, whether that means hammering inside runs, pressing the edge or making enough happen on his own when the blocking is not perfect.\n\n\nRookie RB, Seth McGowan with a nice outside run 💨 <a href=\"https://t.co/ViaWIsC8uw\">pic.twitter.com/ViaWIsC8uw</a>— Logan Hancock (@ProFanLogan) <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFanLogan/status/2084652689279881678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nThat is where the battle with DJ Giddens becomes important. Giddens, a 2025 fifth-round pick, has a similar general profile and came into the league with a tad more draft investment behind him, but he did very little last season and has not done enough to lock down the RB2 job. If McGowan looks more decisive, more physical or more explosive through camp and the preseason, the fact that he was picked in the seventh round will not hold him back.\n\nJonathan Taylor’s comments about McGowan are also telling. Taylor reportedly compared him to David Montgomery, which does not mean McGowan is about to become Montgomery or that the Colts have already found a future starter. It does, however, give a pretty clear idea of what stands out. Montgomery has built a strong NFL career by being tough, decisive and difficult to bring down cleanly. He is not the flashiest back in the league, but he runs with conviction, finishes plays and consistently gets more than what is blocked. If Taylor sees even some of that in McGowan, it explains why the rookie is already getting attention.\n\nThe timing matters too. Taylor is still the engine of the Colts’ offense, but he is entering the final year of his contract and has dealt with injuries in past seasons. The team has also talked about finding ways to take some of the workload off him, which only works if another running back earns real trust. The backup job is not just a roster footnote this year. It could mean six to eight touches a game, more work if Taylor misses time, and a much larger role next season if the Colts and Taylor do not work out another deal.\n\nThat does not mean McGowan should be treated like the obvious future at running back before he has played an NFL game. He still has to prove the parts of the position that decide whether young backs actually get on the field, especially pass protection, ball security, consistency and special teams value. Running hard is a great starting point, but coaches need to know a rookie will not get the quarterback hit, catch a pass if needed or put the ball on the ground.\n\nThe Colts need a real backup behind Taylor, Giddens has not separated himself, and McGowan has the kind of physical style that can show up quickly once the pads come on. He does not need to become the future starter right now. 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Robinson\'s training camp hold-in ended when he signed a three-year extension with the Falcons on Wednesday, but Gibbs is still in the middle of one as he and the Lions try to work out a deal of their own. Robinson told reporters on Wednesday that he and Gibbs commiserated this offseason during calls about their respective situations. \"We just told each other, \'Just hang in there, everything\'s going to get done, everything\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49538686/robinson-gibbs-told-other-hang-there-amid-hold-ins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">going to be all right</a>,\'\" Robinson said, via Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com. \"And it\'s cool to see him go through it, too. And I hope he gets the most out of what he deserves because he deserves it — deserves it all.\"The three new years on Robinson\'s deal has an average annual salary of $22.25 million, which is the most for any running back in the league. Gibbs, who went four picks after Robinson in the 2023 first round, could top that number and Robinson said he thinks the parallel career arcs are a positive for both players. \"The Bijan-Gibbs debate is actually cool to see,\" Robinson said. \"It actually helps us both out because every single Sunday or whatever day we play, we\'re always trying to compete against each other. And to have a guy like that, that I can compete with in whatever game he\'s playing in and whatever game I\'m playing in, we just know that we have to give our best effort. 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Fans will be in attendance for this one. Head coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that the Giants are trying to “chase perfection.” “You try […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4736:\"\n\n\n \n Odell Beckham | Getty Images \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The New York Giants continue preparations for the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday with their seventh practice of training camp at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center. Fans will be in attendance for this one.\n\nHead coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that the Giants are trying to “chase perfection.”\n\n“You try to get better at everything you can possibly do,” Harbaugh said when asked how he measures training camp progress. “So, I’m not really measuring stats or anything like that too much. I’m just looking at the technique and it’s play by play, situation by situation. We’re trying to execute as well as we can every single play. We’re trying to chase perfection as much as we can and make the corrections, pat the guys on the back where appropriate and move on to the next play.”\n\n\nOffensive linemen work on double-team blocks on Tuesday at #NYGiants camp.— <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:yzk65g67jjun6ml2n3bewfwl?ref_src=embed\">Ed Valentine (@edvalentine.bsky.social)</a> <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:yzk65g67jjun6ml2n3bewfwl/post/3msdq2t4kzs23?ref_src=embed\">2026-08-05T14:22:49.771Z</a>\n\n\nWhat to watch on Wednesday\n\n\nWill Odell Beckham’s uptick in snaps, which occurred for the first time on Tuesday, continue?\n\n\n\nWill veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee swelling) return to practice? \n\n\n\nCan rookie cornerback Colton Hood, who had a good practice on Tuesday, stack another good day?\n\n\n\nWill Wednesday be the day the offense finally gets the upper hand?\n\n\nUpdates\n\n\nOLB Brian Burns didn\'t practice Wednesday. Heard it\'s a minor thing. WR Juju Smith-Schuster (knee swelling) returned to practice.— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) <a href=\"https://x.com/JordanRaanan/status/2085090789441364373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThought this was a better day for the offense today at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NYG?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NYG</a> camp.— Big Blue View (@bigblueview) <a href=\"https://x.com/bigblueview/status/2085090592292294681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nActive day for Odell Beckham at#NYG training camp on We\'d.— Big Blue View (@bigblueview) <a href=\"https://x.com/bigblueview/status/2085090394690457888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCB Dru Phillips left practice early with an apparent leg injury. Severity unknown.— Big Blue View (@bigblueview) <a href=\"https://x.com/bigblueview/status/2085090217984156143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGiants Roster Moves 8/5 Free Agent Signings: ▪️DB D.J. 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Unfortunately, right now they are getting POURED on.— Big Blue View (@bigblueview) <a href=\"https://x.com/bigblueview/status/2085041955457663071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThese guys are ready to greet fans on Wednesday at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NYG?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NYG</a> training camp <a href=\"https://t.co/4q4xKCxwRG\">pic.twitter.com/4q4xKCxwRG</a>— Big Blue View (@bigblueview) <a href=\"https://x.com/bigblueview/status/2085009452613108170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/FrancisMauigoa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FrancisMauigoa</a> working with Giants legend Chris Snee watching <a href=\"https://t.co/RQTIqVcb6k\">pic.twitter.com/RQTIqVcb6k</a>— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) <a href=\"https://x.com/art_stapleton/status/2084995481294221808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nRemaining Greenbrier practice schedule\n\nThe Giants’ stay in West Virginia is winding down. There are only two more open practices. So, if you are in the area you are running out of chances to see your favorite team practice.\n\n\nThursday, August 6 — 1:30-4 p.m. (Open to the public)\n\n\n\nFriday, August 7 — 1:30-4 p.m. (Open to the public)\n\n\n\nSaturday, August 8 — 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785959592;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"New York Giants discussion\";i:1;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2078;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Odell Beckham\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:616;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5e50b4d4a5dec41c91918221967a6a55\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Jaylen Waddle leaves practice early with muscle tightness\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jaylen-waddle-leaves-practice-early-with-muscle-tightness\";s:11:\"description\";s:69:\"Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left practice early on Wednesday.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2336:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_micahparsons_260805\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"472072\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_micahparsons_260805\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_micahparsons_260805\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Green Bay Packers\",\"title\": \"Parsons unsure when he’ll return after ACL surgery\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/packers-micah-parsons-unsure-when-hell-return-after-acl-surgery\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-05T13:05:14Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left practice early on Wednesday.Coach Sean Payton said, via Nick Kosmider of TheAthletic.com, that Waddle <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nfl-training-camp-2026-live-updates-news/QI9EfSewYCIQ/pHBEm7qPIYs6/?unlocked_article_code=1.3FA.OdkA.2ryrBwzgXK9w&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_live_blog_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">left with muscle tightness</a> but should be fine.Waddle, 27, went to the locker room during an individual period and didn\'t return.The Broncos practiced without their other starting wide receiver, Courtland Sutton, for a second consecutive day. He had a vet day Tuesday, per Payton, who didn\'t specify why Sutton missed Wednesday\'s work but said Sutton will return Thursday.Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto did individual work on a side field, per Kosmider, after leaving early on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785958970;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:617;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5675fdac63fd936fe52526bc2a03fb58\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Stefon Diggs signs with Washington: The Dynasty Fantasy Football Impact\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/08/05/stefon-diggs-signs-with-washington-the-dynasty-fantasy-football-impact/\";s:11:\"description\";s:56:\"We break down the signing of Stefon Diggs in Washington.\";s:7:\"content\";s:9176:\"The Washington Commanders went into the off-season looking for help at receiver after last year’s disappointing offensive output. While most simply linked them to <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993245/Brandon_Aiyuk\">Brandon Aiyuk</a>, who is still seemingly destined to be released by the 49ers at some point, it seems the Commanders had a different idea. Today, they signed former Vikings/Bills/Texans/Patriots wide receiver <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/16906/Stefon_Diggs\">Stefon Diggs</a> to a one-year deal worth up to $12 million. Diggs immediately slots in as the WR2 in the offense opposite <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993005/Terry_McLaurin\">Terry McLaurin</a> and gives the team a much needed boost on offense, at least on paper. This signing also carries with it some dynasty ramifications, so let’s take a look at some value changes as a result of Diggs landing in our Nation’s Capitol.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/16906/Stefon_Diggs\">Stefon Diggs</a>, WR WAS\nThis will be a homecoming of sorts for Diggs, who played his college ball at nearby Maryland. A fifth round pick of the Vikings way back in 2015, he has carved himself out a fantastic career, posting 942 catches (24th all time) for 11,504 yards (38th all time) with 74 total touchdowns (43rd all time). In fact, a solid season from Diggs should make him just the 19th player to ever catch 1,000 passes, passing players like Randy Moss, Hines Ward, Brandon Marshall and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/7884/Antonio_Gates\">Antonio Gates</a> in the process – not bad for a fifth rounder.\nStill, Diggs has had some challenges the past few seasons. This will be his fourth team in four years, after those stops with the Bills, Texans and Patriots over the past few years. He also suffered a torn ACL halfway through his season in Houston just about two years ago and has been dealing with some, well, interesting off-the-field stories and rumors the past couple of years. Regardless, it seems the NFL isn’t investigating anything at this point and Diggs is proclaiming himself fully healthy, even going as far as saying there’s no WR2 in the league better than he is. Time will tell if that’s the case but his 85/1,013/4 season last year shows he does have something left in the tank, even when he wasn’t 100% healthy and recovered from that ACL tear.\nIn Washington, Diggs will slot in as the WR2 next to Terry McLaurin. He’s going to need <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992820/Jayden_Daniels\">Jayden Daniels</a> to have a major bounce back season and avoid the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/16763/Marcus_Mariota\">Marcus Mariota</a> backup experience for his best chance at posting his eighth 1,000-yard season but he should at least have a shot at it if the stars align. While nowhere near the dominant WR1 we saw him be in Buffalo when he posted four straight seasons with at least 103 catches, 1,183 yards and scored a total of 37 touchdowns, Diggs should still have the ability to post solid low-end WR2 numbers in this offense and while not a “set it and forget it” option any longer, you could certainly do worse if you’re going to deploy him as a low-end WR2 or high-end WR3 for your dynasty team as he’s always just found a way to produce. His ADP is such that he could be a solid buy for dynasty contender in need of some good depth at the position. It had already come back from under that 200 mark and that arrow is keep moving up now.\n \n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stefon-diggs-dynasty-adp-2.jpeg\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993005/Terry_McLaurin\">Terry McLaurin</a>, WR WAS\nMake no mistake, McClaurin is still the WR1 in this offense, despite last year’s forgettable 38/582/3 campaign. Let’s just be honest – that season was a disaster in Washington. We’ve seen McLaurin hover around 1.000 yards nearly every season and he should certainly benefit from a healthy Daniels returning to form. While those 13 touchdowns in 2024 seem like a bit of a fluke, seeing McLaurin post 80 or more catches for 1,200 yards and 6-8 touchdowns this upcoming would hardly be a surprise and should actually be more of an expectation. He should benefit from having someone formidable across from him as well, something he hasn’t really always had throughout his career. In the end, McLaurin still looks like a buy low in dynasty leagues as a 30-year old receiver who should bounce back this year and still have a nice 3-4 year run coming to close out the most productive part of his career. His ADP seems a bit low at the moment.\n \n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/terry-mclaurin-dynasty-a.jpeg\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994199/Antonio_Williams\">Antonio Williams</a>, WR WAS\nThere’s a lot of excitement surrounding Williams, the third round pick of the Commanders this season. He still has a nice runway to perform well this season but the signing of Diggs is going to throw a nice bucket of cold water on his short-term value. His ADP shouldn’t suffer much but a lot of dynasty managers were really hoping he’d back into a starting job this year and be a bit of a steal in rookie drafts – that seems pretty unlikely now. He’ll remain an upside hold in dynasty leagues.\n \n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/antonio-williams-dynasty.jpeg\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992820/Jayden_Daniels\">Jayden Daniels</a>, QB WAS\nThere are suddenly some relevant questions about the long-term viability of Daniels. His rookie season was electric as he posted 3,568 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, nine interceptions and ran for another 891 yards and six scores in 2024. In short, he was an instant star in both the NFL and in dynasty leagues. Unfortunately, last year was a mess as he recorded just 1,262 passing yards, 278 rushing yards with a total of ten touchdowns and four turnovers in just seven games due to injuries and ineffectiveness. He simply has to stay on the field for Washington (and its fantasy stars) to be relevant. There are few players more intriguing in terms of their dynasty value than Daniels this season. His ADP has suffered based on those durability concerns but it would simply tank should he get hurt again. In theory, having Diggs for the season should help him moving forward but again, he has to simply regain his rookie form for us to accurately (or even remotely) predict future production.\n \n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jayden-daniels-dynasty-a-1.jpeg\"></a>\nOther Commanders Receivers\nThis list includes the likes of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994552/Luke_McCaffrey\">Luke McCaffrey</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992858/Treylon_Burks\">Treylon Burks</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993320/Dyami_Brown\">Dyami Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994795/Jaylin_Lane\">Jaylin Lane</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993260/Van_Jefferson\">Van Jefferson</a> and others. The addition of Diggs drops each of these players down another notch. It’s getting pretty hard to justify roster spots for these players, including a once highly regarded Burks or Brown, who has shown flashes in the past.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994040/Chig_Okonkwo\">Chig Okonkwo</a>, TE WAS\nThere’s some optimism Okonkwo can finally measure up his potential now that he’s out of Tennessee. The addition of Diggs may hurt that a bit but Okonkwo still remains one of those deep roster tight ends who you think could still have a chance to break out. In the end, he doesn’t have a ton of dynasty value but he should have at least one more year where dynasty managers look at him and see him as a bit of a sleeper. We shall see.\n \n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/chig-okonkwo-dynasty-adp.jpeg\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993245/Brandon_Aiyuk\">Brandon Aiyuk</a>, WR SF\nAiyuk has obviously burned a bridge bigger than the Golden Gate with the 49ers. He’s going to be released at some point and free to sign with any team. However, the idea Washington was some kind of automatic match that was some kind of Thanos-like inevitability has gone up in smoke. It’s fair to wonder if Aiyuk may be viewed as hands off by the league right now. His off-the-field comments and behavior hasn’t exactly been professional. With rosters being solidified, there’s real concern starting to brew about his future. His ADP is going to sink further now that his most likely destination may have simply moved on.\n \n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/brandon-aiyuk-dynasty-ad-1.jpeg\"></a>\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785958682;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:15:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:13:\"Antonio Gates\";i:2;s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";i:3;s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";i:4;s:12:\"Chig Okonkwo\";i:5;s:11:\"Dyami Brown\";i:6;s:8:\"featured\";i:7;s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";i:8;s:11:\"Jaylin Lane\";i:9;s:14:\"Luke McCaffrey\";i:10;s:14:\"Marcus Mariota\";i:11;s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";i:12;s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";i:13;s:13:\"Treylon Burks\";i:14;s:13:\"Van Jefferson\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:10:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8210;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chig Okonkwo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6803;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8135;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Treylon Burks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11650;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Luke McCaffrey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2307;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Marcus Mariota\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:8;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaylin Lane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:9;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:618;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ec22f7ad9cefd42b7fb68b21ac8074e7\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Drake Maye weighs in on Kayshon Boutte’s future with Patriots\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-rumors/132603/drake-maye-kayshon-boutte-future-patriots-trade-rumors\";s:11:\"description\";s:356:\"New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been at the center of trade speculation throughout the offseason. The 24-year-old enters the final year of his rookie contract and requested a trade during the spring after the Patriots acquired A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason. For now, though, Boutte remains in New England. Throughout […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3176:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 18: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Kayshon Boutte #9 after his touchdown catch against the Houston Texans during an NFL divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.(Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNew England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been at the center of trade speculation throughout the offseason.\n\nThe 24-year-old enters the final year of his rookie contract and requested a trade during the spring after the Patriots acquired A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason.\n\nFor now, though, Boutte remains in New England.\n\nThroughout training camp, the wide receiver has continued to flash his big-play ability while rotating with the first- and second-team offense as the Patriots wide receiver depth chart remains seven deep. That could still result in Boutte being elsewhere by Week 1.\n\nFollowing Wednesday’s walkthrough, quarterback Drake Maye was asked about Boutte’s future with the team.\n\n“I think just the way Kayshon is approaching it, man. He’s here now,” Maye said. “He’s where his feet are at, and I’m having fun throwing it to him out there in practice. He’s doing a great job, and he makes plays when the football’s in the air. And I think he can speak for that, and that speaks for itself. So, I’ve had a lot of great times with Kayshon, and I’m looking forward to us getting better each and every day.”\n\nAfter Boutte posted back-to-back 500-yard season, the Patriots added Brown and Doubs to the roster this season to join him, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III.\n\nSpeaking earlier this week on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Maye <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132448/drake-maye-breakdown-patriots-wide-receiver-room\">broke down his top seven wide receivers</a> and mentioned Boutte last.\n\n“Probably the last one is Boutte,” Maye said. “He’s a comforting receiver to throw to. You get to know him – same thing as Pop, this is my third year with Boutte and I was throwing to him on scout team when I was a rookie. Now we’re making plays; I threw my first touchdown to him. He’s just one of those guys that is quiet, does everything the right way, cares about his teammates, and he just puts his head down and works. 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But Benson hasn’t just caught the media’s attention; he’s drawn good reviews from the coaching staff and his teammates as well.\n\nHead coach Klint Kubiak was asked about the rookie receiver’s performance so far, and, in typical stoic Kubiak fashion, the coach said Benson has had a “good head start” and is “playing good football” while also noting that he still has a lot to prove to the coaching staff (h/t <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperRaiders/status/2084342060937867322\">SleeperRaiders on X/Twitter</a>). \n\nThe latter is certainly a fair statement. The Raiders only have about a week’s worth of practices under their belts, and the pads just came on at the time of writing. So, the first-year wideout still has plenty of checkpoints to clear before reaching the finish line and winning the race. But he’s out to an early lead and has drawn praise from his potential running mates, veteran wide receivers Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor.\n\n\n“Man, I’m so excited for him because as an older guy coming to the league with the guys that I had in my room, the one thing you want to see is a young guy that wants to get better,” Tucker replied when asked about Benson. “They’re not going through the motions, and Leek (Malik) comes in every single day and wants to get better. And he is getting better every play, every rep, and he can run all day. \n\n\n\n“That’s something that I tell him that makes you super here in a way because if you can run all day, you can play fast, like there’s a spot for you here. So, I’m excited for him. I have him under my wing just to keep him going because I know what it’s like to be a rookie. 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Unlike earlier in his career, Hurts also doesn’t really take off running in 7-on-7, which is refreshing to see since that’s a useless thing to do in a pure passing drill. \n\n\n\nIn 11-on-11, Hurts ripped a ball to Elijah Moore on a curl for a short gain. Hurts almost had a deep touchdown to Darius Cooper … but the second-year wide receiver couldn’t secure the ball that hit him in the hands as he was going to the ground. Would’ve been a tough grab but Hurts did his part to give Cooper a chance for the score. \n\n\n\nStock up. \n\n\n\n\n\nJalen Hurts singled out Darius Cooper when asked about the Eagles\' wide receiver room. <a href=\"https://t.co/Kt1moWHCUs\">pic.twitter.com/Kt1moWHCUs</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2085061268860195275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDrew Kendall took first-team left guard reps with Dickerson resting. Markell Bell continued to work at first-team right tackle with Lane Johnson not practicing.\n\n\n\nJihaad Campbell broke up a pass in front of him meant for Samari Toure. Later, Campbell was flagged for defensive pass interference while covering Tank Bigsby.\n\n\n\nSpeaking of Bigsby, it sure seems like he’s seen a lot of targets.\n\n\n\nBACKUP QUARTERBACK BATTLE: Tanner McKee was first up as QB2 in 7-on-7 but Andy Dalton took the first 11-on-11 series with the second-team offense. One of McKee’s best passes was a throw over the middle to Stone Smart … who had a really bad drop. Dalton hit a crossing Johnny Wilson (Dalton really likes throwing to him) in stride for a chunk gain. Dalton also hit a crossing Cam Latu in stride. Dalton did overthrow Danny Gray in the end zone to the right side. All told, Dalton has outplayed McKee in camp so far. Of course, still plenty of summer left to go. \n\n\n\nArnold Ebiketie beat Fred Johnson to notch a “sack.” I tend to think the Eagles will keep Big Fred on the roster … but I don’t think he’s had a very good summer. I’ve been wondering if he’s a surprise cut candidate but he already has a $1.4 million guaranteed salary this season. The Eagles could trade him to clear $1.3 million in cap space with only $160,000 in dead money. Johnson could be made expendable if Bell proves to earn the coaching staff’s trust and, say, John Ojukwu emerges as a depth tackle option. \n\n\n\nThe Eagles’ second-team offensive line: LT Fred Johnson, LG Jake Majors, C Willie Lampkin, RG Michael Jordan, RT John Ojukwu. \n\nIt seems like Lampkin is climbing up the depth chart after previously repping on the third-team offensive line. 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The rookie quarterback targeted Samari Toure over the middle but the ball was tipped into the air and caught by Tariq Castro-Fields. I much prefer Payton to be fearless than to look too scared to pull the trigger. That being said, Payton probably has to reign the aggression in a bit as he develops. Payton did connect with a crossing Erik Ezukanma in stride with a throw over the middle.\n\n\n\nJeremy Maclin attended today’s practice. The former Eagles wide receiver has been the head coach of Kirkwood High School in Missouri since 2021. \n\n\n\n\nUP NEXT: The Eagles have a walkthrough closed to media access on Thursday. 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He’s a much better pass rusher in the 330s than he is what he was, and that to me is the biggest thing.”\n\n\nHe went on to explain that Davis needs to be his full 6-foot-6 when it’s to his advantage, but he also needs to bend his knees and be 6-foot-3 at times, which is easier to do when he weighs less and is in better shape. Being able to do move around easier and for a longer duration of time is what really propelled Davis’ game.\n\nIndividual assessments\n\nOLB Arnold Ebiketie\n\n\n“He’s made nice progress here. I think coming in on the offseason, in the six OTAs that we had, it was kind of new to him. He was hesitant, not sure. I think he’s made a lot of progress in that manner, and is having a much better camp. Him, and some of the other guys are taking advantage of the reps their gaining with [Jonathan] Greenard being out for awhile.”\n\n\nDB Michael Carter\n\n\n“Right now, I feel good about him playing nickel, playing safety if need be. Maybe some of the other DBs in that bag, not so yet, but doesn’t mean they won’t get there. We don’t have a lot of new, young players on defense, so most of the guys that are here, have some background with us. So, we should be able to make those decisions a little quicker.”\n\n\nLB Chance Campbell\n\n\n“Don’t sleep on Chance [Campbell], now. You guys when you make your lists out there. \n\n\n\nWe like Chance. Chance — he’s a good football player. Had some injuries earlier in his career that set him back, but since the day we picked him up last year, he’s shown that he’s a football player, and we like him. Interesting, last year, we picked him up the last week of the preseason game — I don’t remember the exact day, but it was just a few days before the game, and he didn’t need that acclimation period.“\n\n\nLB Jeremiah Trotter\n\n\n“Trot’s had a very good camp. Trot, to me, along the same lines as we talked about with [Andrew] Mukuba — looking better, moving better, playing better. And I just think it’s not so much a conditioning and physical thing, it’s more of a knowing what he’s doing, seeing things quicker, faster, and playing faster. \n\n\n\nBut, he’s had an excellent camp. It’s the best I’ve seen him look since we’ve had him.”\n\n\nOther notables\n\n\nFangio talked a bit about how it’s difficult to balance getting starters reps while also keeping them healthy. And while they are committed to the development of the young players and new players, they aren’t prioritizing that over what’s best for the team and where the reps need to be.\n\n\n\nThe DC says he hasn’t learned much about the Eagles new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his play-calling style yet, noting that even though they’ve gone against each other in practice, there’s no scoreboard and it’s not a real game.\n\n\n\n“I wouldn’t be worried. And like I told [Sean Mannion], we obviously got the best of yesterday’s practice by a long shot, but that’s the way it’s been the last two years in training camp, the defense has gotten the best of the offense. So, not to be too concerned.”\n\n\n\nHe did say that the new Eagles offensive style gives them some more opportunities to prepare for different teams they see throughout the season — especially as Jalen Hurts does more things under center. Fangio admitted it gives the defense more variety in practice than they’ve had the past few years.\n\n\n\nThe DC talked about how the whole league is playing a lot more nickel, for many reasons, the biggest being the fullback position disappearing from offenses and being replaced by a third wideout or tight end. He noted that the Eagles played a lot of nickel in 2024 because he felt that was the best way to get their best players on the field. 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The deal is reportedly worth up to $12 million. That will bring the DMV native and University of Maryland product back home. The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala was first to report the news. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2832:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Commanders are reportedly set to sign veteran receiver Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract, a league source confirmed to Hogs Haven. The deal is reportedly worth up to $12 million. That will bring the DMV native and University of Maryland product back home. \n\nThe Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala was first to report the news. \n\n\nDeal is for 1 year and worth up to $12M, per source.<a href=\"https://t.co/0VnCHSsahT\">https://t.co/0VnCHSsahT</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2085068821165904025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile reports of Diggs becoming a Commander are widespread, the team has not announced the news and won’t until a contract is formally signed.\n\nThis is a huge move that significantly upgrades the Commanders offense. Diggs will step right in as the Commanders’ No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin, adding depth and dynamic playmaking ability to the receiver corps. \n\nDiggs has a <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DiggSt00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long track record of success in the NFL,</a> with at least 1,000 receiving yards in seven of his last eight seasons. Only a 2024 campaign in Houston, when he tore his ACL, snapped that streak. Diggs had 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in New England last year, despite playing just 55% of the snaps. \n\nDiggs had an offseason of full health to find tip-top shape, which he has been showcasing regularly on social media. While he doesn’t have the speed of his younger days, Diggs is a friendly receiver who finds quick separation and remains a big-time playmaker in clutch moments.\n\nQuarterback Jayden Daniels has plenty to work with in the passing game, with McLaurin and Diggs now as frontline, established veterans. Tight end Chig Okonkwo and third-round receiver Antonio Williams should also have significant roles, with solid depth behind them at both positions. \n\nThe No. 2 receiver spot was perceived to be the last spot to be addressed on a solid roster, and general manager Adam Peters has done it. \n\n\nSome thoughts on the Commanders’ pact with Stefon Diggs <a href=\"https://t.co/mIQqlR5FRg\">pic.twitter.com/mIQqlR5FRg</a>— Scott Bair (@ScottBairNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottBairNFL/status/2085157147487195526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhat are your thoughts on the Diggs signing? 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According to multiple reports, Diggs will sign with the Commanders. A report late last month indicated Diggs <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-signing-with-washington-intriguing-to-stefon-diggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was intrigued</a> by the chance to play with quarterback Jayden Daniels in Washington and he will now get a chance to do that. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the one-year deal <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2085063573818986915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will be worth up</a> to $12 million. The move to sign Diggs comes after the Commanders spent the offseason being mentioned as a landing spot for disgruntled 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk openly discussed his desire to join the team, but Washington and San Francisco never made a trade and Aiyuk remains on the 49ers\' reserve/left squad list for the time being. 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Unfortunately, he also had three fumbles, which gave him seven over a two-year span, and his 7.3 per catch were a career low.\n\nDespite undoubtedly being the top tight end on the team, Ferguson came into training camp needing to show that he put his up-and-down season behind him. On Tuesday, he was one of the best performers at practice\n\nFerguson was able to make several good plays in the passing game. One of them was a beautiful seam ball he caught in front of cornerback Shavon Revel. His biggest play of the day yardage-wise saw Ferguson turn on the jets with rookie safety Caleb Downs trailing. To top it off, Ferguson also beat safety Markquese Bell for a touchdown in the back of the end zone after a beautiful throw from Dak Prescott.\n\n\nSeamGod. 4 to 87. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/sRbgOpNXaB\">pic.twitter.com/sRbgOpNXaB</a>— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href=\"https://x.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/2084729805363364239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJake Ferguson <a href=\"https://t.co/F009CG8wga\">pic.twitter.com/F009CG8wga</a>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmachota/status/2084741030688231620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDak finds Jake Ferguson in the back of the end zone <a href=\"https://t.co/ruWLRRpFFd\">pic.twitter.com/ruWLRRpFFd</a>— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2084371893008908636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nHis name doesn’t get the needle moving like CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens, but Ferguson is a key element to the Cowboys’ passing game. 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Nick Bosa, Osa Odighizuwa and Dre Greenlaw will all sit out with “general soreness.” However, four other players with new injuries will miss Wednesday’s session: OL Carver Willis (concussion)FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger)WR Jacob Cowing (hip flexor)OL Brett Toth (undisclosed) Cowing can’t afford to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1747:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 05: Jacob Cowing #19 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers return to practice Wednesday after having Tuesday off. Nick Bosa, Osa Odighizuwa and Dre Greenlaw will all sit out with “general soreness.”\n\nHowever, four other players with new injuries will miss Wednesday’s session:\n\nOL Carver Willis (concussion) FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger) WR Jacob Cowing (hip flexor) OL Brett Toth (undisclosed)\n\nCowing can’t afford to miss any practice time, as other young receivers like Junior Bergen are on his heels. Plus, with his lengthy injury history, he won’t be afforded much grace, if any, when it comes down to final cuts. The 49ers are going to side with a player who isn’t consistently injured. Hip flexors are tricky, and it’s generally an injury that keeps a player out for a couple of weeks if it’s a mild strain.\n\nWide receivers Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Christian Kirk are still not practicing. That leaves the door open for one of the young receivers to step in and make a name for themselves.\n\nThe second-team offense has been a struggle — mainly because it’s really the 3s and 4s with all of the injuries. 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There is optimism a deal could get done soon for Gibbs. However, there haven’t been any concrete updates on any progress made from the two sides. On Wednesday, Lions general manager Brad Holmes offered […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2485:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes speaks during media availability at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nWe’re now a full week into Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in, as he continues to await a new contract from the Detroit Lions. There is optimism a deal could get done soon for Gibbs. However, there haven’t been any concrete updates on any progress made from the two sides.\n\nOn Wednesday, Lions general manager Brad Holmes offered some brief thoughts on the situation while doing a radio show on SiriusXM with Pat Kirwan and Jacob Hester.\n\n“Look, obviously we love Jahmyr,” Holmes said. “Me and Dan (Campbell) have always been believers in that one-two punch. I just think that’s how this league is going now. But, you know, we’re having dialogue. We’ll see where it goes.“\n\nKirwan then offers a reassuring, “It’ll get there.” To which Holmes replies, “That’s the hope.” \n\n\n\"We\'re having dialogue, we\'ll see where it goes….\" Lions GM Brad Holmes on where things stand on the contract negotiations with Jahmyr Gibbs. 📻 <a href=\"https://t.co/1S6vayal9l\">https://t.co/1S6vayal9l</a><a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/OnePride?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OnePride</a> I <a href=\"https://x.com/JacobHester18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JacobHester18</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XJD2s0DcTc\">pic.twitter.com/XJD2s0DcTc</a>— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/SiriusXMNFL/status/2085049696347722134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nIf we’re being completely honest, this isn’t the most reassuring clip in regards to progress between the Lions and Gibbs. But it’s also in Holmes’ best interest to not say anything that could impact negotiations, so I wouldn’t read too much into this.\n\nStill, combine this short clip with <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167987/detroit-lions-not-sweating-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-hold-in\">Campbell’s earlier comments that he was surprised a deal hadn’t been done by now</a>, and this saga is certainly drawing out longer than most anticipated. 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But, you know, I don\'t really think why the situation happened. I think, based off of, you know, how I feel at this point, I feel like a much better player in the sense of how I feel. I feel more stable. I feel stronger.\"Parsons skipped all of training camp last year while waiting for a contract from the Cowboys that never came. Eventually, he was traded to the Packers less than two weeks before the start of the regular season.While the pro-laundry crowd will point to Parsons\'s explanation as a reason for players to not hold in while negotiating a new deal, the better view is that both sides should treat the start of training camp as a firm deadline for getting something done, negotiating in good faith toward the agreed-to stroke of midnight, and get the deal done before camp opens.Most of these deals are going to get done anyway. Why not get them done in a way that ensures the player will be available to properly prepare himself for the season?The entire goal for the player is to obtain the security that comes from shifting the injury risk to the team. The player holds in to avoid that risk. 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It was a shorter practice, including some walk-through in the red zone, but the crispness from the offense definitely picked up after a rough outing on Tuesday. “Caleb Williams in 7 on 7 drill today so far: 8/9 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7506:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nAfter two physical practices in full gear, the Chicago Bears were just in shorts and shells today. It was a <a href=\"https://x.com/CEmma670/status/2085018035526447412\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/CEmma670/status/2085018035526447412\">shorter</a> practice, including some walk-through in the red zone, but the crispness from the offense definitely picked up after a rough outing on Tuesday.\n\n“Caleb Williams in 7 on 7 drill today so far: 8/9 with TDs to Kyle Monangai, Luther Burden, Colston Loveland, and Kaden Davis,” per the <a href=\"https://x.com/BearReport/status/2085010339226148894\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BearReport/status/2085010339226148894\">Bear Report</a>. “Very sharp in 7 on 7 today overall. Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, and Miller Moss all had TDs. Think there was a total of 3 incompletions.” \n\nEvery beat reporter in attendance raved about Kaden Davis’ sliding one-handed touchdown catch. Davis has been mentioned a few times during the first seven practices of camp, so he’s likely to be that “guy” this preseason. Even more so if the Bears share the video of today’s catch. \n\nDefensive end Dayo Odeyingbo is aware of the “Motivated Dayo” trend circulating on social media, and he laughed and said he was fine with it, <a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2085041730525511961\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2085041730525511961\">saying</a>, “It’s entertainment at the end of the day. That’s what football is about.” He added that rehabbing from an injury reminds him how much he wants to be out there and <a href=\"https://x.com/CEmma670/status/2085025369548095950\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/CEmma670/status/2085025369548095950\">that</a> “Being able to play football is a blessing.”\n\nWideout Luther Burden III, who took a big shot yesterday, was at practice, and it was business as usual for him. \n\nAlso, don’t forget that we’re just talking ’bout practice.\n\nA few other nuggets from the day.\n\nLeft guard Joe Thuney and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett received veteran rest days today. With Thuney out, it was second-year pro Luke Newman filling in with the starters. (<a href=\"https://x.com/wiltfongjr/status/2085017629173961082\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/wiltfongjr/status/2085017629173961082\">link</a>)\n\nBraxton Jones had the bulk of the work at left tackle with the first string. However, at the start of practice, Theo Benedet was with the ones at LT, and Jedrick Wills Jr. was getting reps with the twos at right tackle. (<a href=\"https://x.com/CEmma670/status/2084997672688083009\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/CEmma670/status/2084997672688083009\">link</a>)\n\nNickelback watch: Jaylon Jones is still NB1 with Josh Blackwell with the twos. (<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2085019285500346544\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2085019285500346544\">link</a>) Also, “Dillon Thieneman says he’s cross-training a bit more in nickel and with man coverage,” per the <a href=\"https://x.com/BearReport/status/2085033276826083334?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BearReport/status/2085033276826083334?s=20\">Bear Report</a>. “He’s been working with Al Harris on that.”\n\nBoth T.J. Edwards (activated off the NFI) and Marlen Sewell (newly signed safety) got in their 40 up downs before practice. A few Bear defenders joined in. \n\nDayo Odeyingbo has been lining up at defensive tackle in some obvious pass rush situations during the early days of camp. \n\n\nA recurring theme from players during the Ben Johnson era is truly fascinating. With Ben and this very solid group of assistants, one quality so many guys have responded to most is honesty. Pure, direct, blunt and intentional. 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In fact, it’s fair to label him as the signal caller facing the most pressure ahead of the 2026 season. \n\nYep, more than Dak Prescott, who has yet to guide the Cowboys to the NFC Championship and beyond. \n\nMore than Justin Herbert, who has yet to win a playoff game. \n\nMore than Jalen Hurts, who has won a Super Bowl, but most everyone is still unsure about him. \n\nHeck, more than even Josh Allen, who has failed in his mission (thus far) to lead the Bills back to the Super Bowl.\n\nStafford is facing the heat more than any of those other QBs simply because he’s the face of a super team. Los Angeles improved its defense by adding Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, and decided to throw in Myles Garrett for the hell of it. The veteran recently called the Garrett acquisition a “shot in the arm,” which is definitely underselling it. \n\nGarrett is more than a “shot in the arm” — he’s what pushes a contender into title favorite status. The Rams were considered one of the best teams in the NFL before his arrival, and with him in tow, they’re clear favorites to win it all in February. <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/141065/rams-myles-garrett-trade-super-bowl\">TST’s own JB Scott</a> noted L.A.’s Super Bowl odds improved by at least 200 points following the trade. <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl?tab=super-bowl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> has the team at +550 odds to win the 2027 Super Bowl, way ahead of Seattle at +1100. \n\nWinning a Super Bowl was the goal all offseason after falling short against the Seahawks in the NFC Championship. Now, thanks to the all-in moves for Garrett and company, winning the big game is the only acceptable outcome.\n\nAs we know, quarterbacks face the brunt of the heat whenever they fall short of expectations. In a team sport like football, I guess it’s only fair to do so. That’s the cost of playing QB in the NFL. 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And while it has made practices far more difficult for Cincinnati’s offense, it’s exactly the kind of challenge the Bengals believe will make them a better football team when the games begin.\n\nThe loudest endorsement came from Chase, who didn’t mince words when describing the veteran defensive tackle’s impact.\n\n“Honestly, he’s been terrorizing practice,” <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/dexter-lawrence-making-instant-impact-at-bengals-camp-honestly-hes-been-terrorizing-practice-231102266.html?guccounter=1\">Chase said, via Yahoo! Sports.</a> “I can honestly say that.”\n\nThat’s about as glowing a compliment as a wide receiver can give a defensive tackle.\n\nJoe Burrow has already felt Lawrence’s presence\n\nBurrow echoed that sentiment after practice when asked about the newest centerpiece of Cincinnati’s defensive front. The franchise quarterback admitted Lawrence has forced the offense to speed up its operation because the pocket simply doesn’t stay clean for very long.\n\n\n\"Dex is just so big, he makes throwing over the middle a little more difficult.\" Joe Burrow has had to adjust to the addition of Dexter Lawrence on the Bengals\' D-line 😂 🎤: <a href=\"https://x.com/EvanWashburn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EvanWashburn</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/mOzDifZHq4\">pic.twitter.com/mOzDifZHq4</a>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/2084367479984345170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs Burrow explained in the NFL on CBS interview clip via Evan Washburn, the offense has to “get that thing out” faster when Lawrence collapses the middle of the pocket, adding that the All-Pro defensive tackle has looked the part during the opening days of camp.\n\nIt’s the type of praise that carries extra weight coming from one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks.\n\nBurrow has faced elite interior defenders throughout his career, and Lawrence has quickly reminded everyone why he has long been considered among the league’s most dominant defensive tackles.\n\nThe offensive line is embracing the challenge\n\nPerhaps no Bengal has had a tougher assignment than center Ted Karras, who has lined up across from Lawrence throughout camp.\n\nRather than complain about the impossible task, Karras has welcomed it.\n\nEarlier this week, Karras called Lawrence “probably the best nose tackle in the last 30 years,” explaining that practicing against a player of that caliber every day will only sharpen Cincinnati’s offensive line heading into the season. He also compared the challenge to practicing against some of the dominant New England Patriots defenses from earlier in his career, saying Lawrence has immediately elevated the competitiveness of practice.\n\nCincinnati offensive guard Dalton Risner echoed Karras’ sentiments about Lawrence’s presence through camp. “There’s certain guys in this league like Dexter who wreck a whole game play, and you have to do everything around them, and you change everything you’re doing,” Risner said, via Yahoo! 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Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher added that Lawrence is a “nightmare” for units going up against “Sexy Dexy”.\n\nTraining camp is designed to make teams uncomfortable. Through the first week, nobody has embodied that philosophy more than Dexter Lawrence.\n\nIf his practice performances are any indication, opposing offenses may soon find themselves echoing the same sentiment Ja’Marr Chase delivered so succinctly:\n\nHe’s been terrorizing people.\n\n\n“Better bring your f-ing shit when you’re going against Dexter Lawrence.” Ted Karras being tested daily against the stud DT. 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That wasn’t the case on Tuesday and Wednesday. Perhaps most concerning was Cooper DeJean being sidelined with an arm injury on Tuesday. It wasn’t something that appeared concerning after being looked at […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2762:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 01: Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean #33 is shown during the Philadelphia Eagles training camp on August 1st, 2026 at Jefferson Health Training Complex in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nIt didn’t take long, but we’ve reached the point of Philadelphia Eagles training camp where a successful day is one with no injuries. That wasn’t the case on Tuesday and Wednesday.\n\nPerhaps most concerning was Cooper DeJean being sidelined with an arm injury on Tuesday. It wasn’t something that appeared concerning after being looked at by the trainers. Thankfully, he was back on the field Wednesday.\n\nWide receiver/return specialist Britain Covey also left Tuesday’s practice early. He didn’t practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. He’s now the third receiver to deal with a hammy issue — joining both DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, who missed practice entirely Tuesday and Wednesday.\n\nThis now looks problematic for the rookie Lemon, who missed the last two weeks of OTAs after pulling a hamstring, and has now missed his third training camp practice in a row for the same thing. Reports suggest the team isn’t concerned about it, but it’s still not ideal for a young player to miss so many valuable reps.\n\nLane Johnson missed Saturday’s practice with an “excused (not injury related)” designation, but it wasn’t announced why he was away. 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So, I\'ve felt really good, and I\'ll continue to stay on the recovery part of it, make sure I\'m available and out here every day.”Jones said he doesn’t feel like head coach Shane Steichen has limited the playbook at all during practice, despite Jones coming off an injury. To that end, Jones has been lining up under center plenty throughout camp.“I think that was something I tried to focus on through the rehab process is pushing off that foot when I\'m under center and making sure you\'re not disrupting timing with running backs or with play-action game, or any of that stuff,” Jones said, adding he started doing that around four months ago. “So, that was definitely an important focus of the process, and something I\'ll continue to work on.”That’s all positive news for a Colts team that started out hot in 2025 but finished 1-8 in its last nine games, including an 0-4 record after Jones’ injury on Dec. 7.In his 13 games last year, Jones completed 68 percent of his throws for 3,101 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785950159;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5870;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Daniel Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:642;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f4e433fae0765348dde6a0e6ef9acd32\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Todd Monken clarifies comments about QB plans for the preseason\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/todd-monken-clarifies-comments-about-qb-plans-for-the-preseason\";s:11:\"description\";s:102:\"Monken responded to a report that Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will each start a preseason game.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3069:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_browns_260806\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"706072\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_browns_260806\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_browns_260806\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT Live\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cleveland Browns\",\"title\": \"Shedeur ‘has the momentum’ in QB competition\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-live/shedeur-sanders-has-the-momentum-in-cleveland-browns-qb-competition\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-06T12:35:26Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Browns head coach Todd Monken opened a Wednesday press conference by responding to a question about the team\'s plans for their starting quarterback in their first two preseason games. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-will-each-get-a-preseason-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported</a> on Tuesday that Monken told him either Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders would start the preseason opener against the Bears on August 15 and that the other one would start against the Bills on August 22. On Wednesday, Monken said that was not an entirely accurate representation of the team\'s plans at this point. \"Basically talked about that the quarterbacks are gonna play in the preseason,\" Monken said. \"Obviously if it’s still a competition at that time, why wouldn’t you start one and start the other and then we would go from there. That was really what the conversation was. He wasn’t wrong in what we talked about, which you’ve all known that they’re gonna play in the preseason. Someone has to go out there for the first snap thus they would be the one that starts. At this point we’re so far from that, that it’s not really as important as what it got made out to be.\"Monken said that Watson and Sanders will continue rotating with the first team as long as the competition continues and gave no indication that there\'s a specific date he has in mind to make a decision on a starter. 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The relationship began before his two LSU campaigns turned Daniels into a household name. It started in 2020, after White transferred to Arizona State from a California junior college. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4991:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nRunning back Rachaad White has known quarterback Jayden Daniels a long time, way before Commanders fans keyed on him <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jayden-daniels/32004441-4e56-7618-ab61-f08cbf558acd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prior to the 2024 NFL draft</a>. The relationship began before his two LSU campaigns turned Daniels into a household name. \n\nIt started in 2020, after White <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rachaad-white-1.html?utm_source=SRhome_clickto_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transferred to Arizona State</a> from a California junior college. Daniels had starred for the Sundevils a year prior, and White quickly saw something in the young signal caller. \n\n“I tell everyone this all the time. He’s just special,” White said in a press conference Wednesday after a Commanders training camp practice. “I knew that after I came into ASU, when I saw him move and throw the ball around, when I saw him in big games and how he came down in the clutch and won it for us. \n\n“To see how poised he is all the time – he just stays level-headed and even keeled. He has different things that (not everyone has). That’s what makes him unique. He has obviously matured since we were together in college but, other than that, how he handles and goes about his business, how he’s up early and how he attacks the day and always talks about football, football, football. That’s how he’s the same way (he has always been).” \n\nWhite has said a few time now that Daniels is the best quarterback he has ever played with. The Arizona State experience told him so, as did Daniels performance in the NFL. \n\n“He’s talented, but he can also apply himself,” White said. “I’ve seen him come through in the clutch so many times for us (at Arizona State). The same thing with his rookie year. He may have been banged up last year but, in the games he play, y’all were in those games. When you have a guy like that, and he’s so talented and the way he makes an impact, you’re going to be in every game.” \n\nWashington learned that in 2024, when Daniels was excellent in close games especially. He had <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaniJa02.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four fourth-quarter comebacks</a> and the Commanders were 8-4 in one-score games. \n\nWhite was starring in Tampa Bay at the time, but paid attention to Daniels’ meteoric rise. When free agency arrived and Washington showed interest, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-rb-rachaad-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White jumped at the chance</a> to reunite with his college teammate. \n\nThe chemistry reformed quickly, picking up from a 2021 Arizona State season where both guys were awesome. Daniels has 2,380 passing yards and 10 touchdowns (and 10 picks), while White had 1,006 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns, plus another 456 receiving yards. \n\nDaniels has targeted White a ton already, so the trust is already there. White is well versed on how to keep it going. \n\n“Everything with the quarterback starts with trust,” White said. “Him knowing that I know the play and I’ll be there in the right spot. He knows he can trust me to make something shake if he drops it down to me.” \n\nWhite’s joining a quality running back room where competition will sort out reps and roles. \n\nWe discussed Bill Croskey Merritt on Tuesday, including his emphasis on improving receiving skill. White’s solid on third-down but can run inside, which makes them an enticing duo atop the depth chart. \n\nThe carry/target breakdown will be influenced by this training camp and preseason, but also by matchups. Expect both guys to be heavily involved, even if neither guy sees many in-game touches. \n\n“The guys in the room (overall) do a lot of great things from the aspect of working on their game,” White said. “Bill has done a lot of things to work on his pass game and catch the ball well and working on his routes. …All of us in the room can do good things. It’s great to have everybody in there, competing against each other.” \n\nWill the chemistry between Rachaad White and Jayden Daniels lead to big receiving numbers for the running back? How will the carry split between White and Croskey-Merritt work out? 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Using AAV data from the last 30 days of auction mock drafts across both formats, I tracked which players\' prices were rising and falling. I then compiled the data from all seven mocks, and we discuss the five biggest risers and why we think their prices are falling. Chris Godwin Early Avg. $9 Late Avg. $6 *33% decrease* The main issues with Godwin is his age and concerns about his injury. Before his ankle injury in 2024 year, Godwin was putting up amazing numbers (20 PPR pts/g), but he\'s 30 years old now, and fantasy drafters might be asking, \"What have you done for me lately?\" Godwin should clearly be the #2 target getter in TB, and his low price could turn into a really nice value, especially if you draft him just as a flex player in mind. If he can just get to 10 or 11 PPR points a week for your team, then he may just end up being a nice, late steal. Kyle Pitts Early Avg. $6 Late Avg. $4 *33% decrease* I\'m a little surprised that Pitts\' price is less than Harold Fanin\'s in both formats. The Falcons brought in Tommy Rees to be their new OC, who was the OC in Cleveland last year, and now Kevin Stefanski is the head coach, who has a really good history with TEs. The Falcons have a bad defense, so Pitts could see a lot of volume late in games. Maybe drafters are a little worried about the QB situation, or that Pitts\' best games was when London was injured. He\'s the clear cut #2 receiver in the offense, and I\'m going to be interested to see where his AAV settles once real drafts roll around. Sam LaPorta Early Avg. $8 Late Avg. $5 *38% decrease* LaPorta\'s price the past 30 days is even more baffling to me than Pitts\'. They\'re both $7 in SF, but in 1QB he\'s a little more, $8 for LaPorta and $5 for Pitts, so a bit more of a divide there. In a previous episode we did, I pointed out that Detroit is tied for second for implied point total per game, and I think LaPorta has a chance to lead the league in TDs for TEs. I typically like to wait to draft my TEs late, but if his price remains where it is, or even continues to fall as it has been, I\'d definitely be willing to throw out some extra bids out for him. I think he\'s going to have a really great season, so his falling AAV gets me excited. Josh Downs Early Avg. $9 Late Avg. $5 *44% decrease* I think that if Daniel Jones hadn\'t gotten injured, and was 100% healthy going into the season, Downs\' price would not be where it\'s at. Jones has been fully cleared for training camp, however, so maybe we see a little bounce back in price for Downs. If Jones\' rushing does turn out to be limited, or can\'t throw far down the field as much, Downs (and Warren) could benefit from some shorter passes in the slot. Michael Pittman\'s 111 targets are also up for grabs. I think like Godwin, you just draft Downs in mind with low expectations as a flex and hope he outperforms his cost. 1.Alec Pierce Early Avg. $10 Late Avg. $5 *50% decrease* I don\'t want to be repetitive but pretty much everything said about Downs can also be said of Pierce, although Pierce is working back from ankle surgery, so it\'s easier to see why his price has dropped as much as it has. Plus, we really haven\'t gotten any positive reports yet, so we\'ll just have to see what he looks like in training camp. Interestingly though, over the last 30 days, Pierce and Downs are only separated by no more than $2. If Pierce and Jones both play the majority of the season at near 100%, there is major boom potential. It\'s a big \"if,\" however. The current values are pulled directly from real-user completed mocks, making this the most accurate source available. They serve as the foundation for my annual AAV dataset. The site updates after every mock and can be accessed here: https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/29383032-d140-41cd-85f0-4951d80747b0/page/VG8k If you would like to join a mock draft, please DM. We are always looking for committed auction drafters! submitted by /u/Always__Auctions [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:4746:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgdabj/2026_auctions_aav_fallers/\"> </a> Hey, everyone! In our latest episode, we break down the five players whose AAV has fallen the most over the last month. Using AAV data from the last 30 days of auction mock drafts across both formats, I tracked which players\' prices were rising and falling. I then compiled the data from all seven mocks, and we discuss the five biggest risers and why we think their prices are falling. Chris Godwin Early Avg. $9 Late Avg. $6 *33% decrease* The main issues with Godwin is his age and concerns about his injury. Before his ankle injury in 2024 year, Godwin was putting up amazing numbers (20 PPR pts/g), but he\'s 30 years old now, and fantasy drafters might be asking, \"What have you done for me lately?\" Godwin should clearly be the #2 target getter in TB, and his low price could turn into a really nice value, especially if you draft him just as a flex player in mind. If he can just get to 10 or 11 PPR points a week for your team, then he may just end up being a nice, late steal. Kyle Pitts Early Avg. $6 Late Avg. $4 *33% decrease* I\'m a little surprised that Pitts\' price is less than Harold Fanin\'s in both formats. The Falcons brought in Tommy Rees to be their new OC, who was the OC in Cleveland last year, and now Kevin Stefanski is the head coach, who has a really good history with TEs. The Falcons have a bad defense, so Pitts could see a lot of volume late in games. Maybe drafters are a little worried about the QB situation, or that Pitts\' best games was when London was injured. He\'s the clear cut #2 receiver in the offense, and I\'m going to be interested to see where his AAV settles once real drafts roll around. Sam LaPorta Early Avg. $8 Late Avg. $5 *38% decrease* LaPorta\'s price the past 30 days is even more baffling to me than Pitts\'. They\'re both $7 in SF, but in 1QB he\'s a little more, $8 for LaPorta and $5 for Pitts, so a bit more of a divide there. In a previous episode we did, I pointed out that Detroit is tied for second for implied point total per game, and I think LaPorta has a chance to lead the league in TDs for TEs. I typically like to wait to draft my TEs late, but if his price remains where it is, or even continues to fall as it has been, I\'d definitely be willing to throw out some extra bids out for him. I think he\'s going to have a really great season, so his falling AAV gets me excited. Josh Downs Early Avg. $9 Late Avg. $5 *44% decrease* I think that if Daniel Jones hadn\'t gotten injured, and was 100% healthy going into the season, Downs\' price would not be where it\'s at. Jones has been fully cleared for training camp, however, so maybe we see a little bounce back in price for Downs. If Jones\' rushing does turn out to be limited, or can\'t throw far down the field as much, Downs (and Warren) could benefit from some shorter passes in the slot. Michael Pittman\'s 111 targets are also up for grabs. I think like Godwin, you just draft Downs in mind with low expectations as a flex and hope he outperforms his cost. 1.Alec Pierce Early Avg. $10 Late Avg. $5 *50% decrease* I don\'t want to be repetitive but pretty much everything said about Downs can also be said of Pierce, although Pierce is working back from ankle surgery, so it\'s easier to see why his price has dropped as much as it has. Plus, we really haven\'t gotten any positive reports yet, so we\'ll just have to see what he looks like in training camp. Interestingly though, over the last 30 days, Pierce and Downs are only separated by no more than $2. If Pierce and Jones both play the majority of the season at near 100%, there is major boom potential. It\'s a big \"if,\" however. The current values are pulled directly from real-user completed mocks, making this the most accurate source available. They serve as the foundation for my annual AAV dataset. The site updates after every mock and can be accessed here: <a href=\"https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/29383032-d140-41cd-85f0-4951d80747b0/page/VG8k\">https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/29383032-d140-41cd-85f0-4951d80747b0/page/VG8k</a> If you would like to join a mock draft, please DM. 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We recently asked our community members which of the remaining free agents would they want the Raiders to sign. The options were: The winner was longtime AFC West rival Keenan Allen. That makes sense to me. I wouldn’t touch Diggs or Hill […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2689:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders have been connected to veteran wide receivers all offseason.\n\nWe recently asked our community members which of the remaining free agents would they want the Raiders to sign. The options were:\n\n\nStefon Diggs\n\n\n\nDeebo Samuel\n\n\n\nKeenan Allen\n\n\n\nTyreek Hill\n\n\nThe winner was longtime AFC West rival Keenan Allen. That makes sense to me. I wouldn’t touch Diggs or Hill and Samuel, who has played for new Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak in San Francisco, is on the decline. Allen is declining as well, but at 34 he could provide some veteran experience and leadership for the short term. UPDATE: Diggs is reportedly signing with Washington.\n\nHere are some of your responses:\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-free-agency/134059/raiders-free-agent-wide-receivers?commentID=78ac1558-39c0-49a8-b1d2-d7a973f9b6e9\"></a>Banaszak’emKeenan Allen only because he kills us most of the time he plays against us.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-free-agency/134059/raiders-free-agent-wide-receivers?commentID=85a6d426-24d8-41bd-bad5-d0398d7f05f7\"></a>Mr UnruhlyDeebo first. Allen second as he knows the division very well. \n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-free-agency/134059/raiders-free-agent-wide-receivers?commentID=98d0b767-a0a2-4ea2-9989-c26e1f971875\"></a>radrntnout of those 4 – I would have to go with Deebo. You are getting more than just a WR. I think he could be more of a Marcel Reece type player. 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After a brief warm-up, the team went inside to begin practice, but came back out for roughly an hour to finish practice on the grass fields at Missouri Western State University.\n\nAfter its conclusion, head coach Andy Reid provided an injury update that was the longest it has been all of camp.\n\nHe began by sharing that rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen, who has not practiced since sustaining a bone bruise during Monday’s practice, is “making improvement.” He added that defensive end Ashton Gillotte, out of practice with a hamstring strain since last Friday, is “making progress.” The same note was made of wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who missed a second practice due to a shoulder injury.\n\nCornerback Kristian Fulton missed his second consecutive practice on Wednesday with a hip-flexor strain, according to Reid.\n\nDuring Wednesday’s practice, the linebacker position suffered two injuries that took players in the starting mix off the field.\n\n\nChiefs LB Drue Tranquill has made an appearance in the training tent. <a href=\"https://t.co/y9eFJldWDV\">pic.twitter.com/y9eFJldWDV</a>— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2085033724085694682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nSecond-year linebacker Jeffrey Bassa suffered a groin strain, and veteran linebacker Drue Tranquill was seen off to the side of practice working through an ailment.\n\n“We’ll just see where that goes,” Reid said of Bassa.\n\n“Tranquill just had a little back spasm, so we backed off him there,” Reid added.\n\nIn the place of Tranquill and Bassa was veteran linebacker Jack Cochrane, who is entering his fifth season with the Chiefs. 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As you might expect, that led to a livelier practice, and we got to see a lot more from the offensive line and run game than we have in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10920:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 30, 2026; Atlanta, Falcons, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Avieon Terrell Jr. (12) shown during a drill during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons conducted their second padded practice on Wednesday, bringing in full (or close to full) contact tackling for the first time. As you might expect, that led to a livelier practice, and we got to see a lot more from the offensive line and run game than we have in days past. Overall, this was the best practice to date, with a more evenly-matched offense and defense than we saw early in camp.\n\nRead on for my notes from Day 7 of Atlanta Falcons training camp, including some quotes from Michael Penix Jr. and the recently-extended Bijan Robinson.\n\nFalcons training camp Day 7 notes and quotes\n\n\nThis was the second padded practice and the first with full-contact tackling in 11-on-11. The players loved this and the energy level was noticeably higher.\n\n\n\nVeteran kicker Nick Folk got extensive work today, going 7/7 in field goal attempts ranging from the 31 to the 51. The most impressive was that 51-yard kick, which started with a botched hold. Holder Jake Bailey recovered quickly, and Folk still nailed the attempt. Folk spoke on Monday about his relationship with Bailey from years past, and how important that existing experience with a holder can be. That was probably a major factor in Atlanta’s decision to sign Bailey over Bradley Pinion this offseason.\n\n\n\nQuarterback Michael Penix Jr. spoke to the media after practice today, saying that he feels good and “could be cleared any day”. The final step will be a meeting with his doctor, and that is not currently scheduled. Still, Penix says that he’s feeling better and definitely improving week-over-week.\n\n\n\nWhen asked about playing with RB Bijan Robinson, Penix said all the QBs joke that “if you get into trouble, just ‘Bij’ it,”. Must be nice having that luxury!\n\n\n\nBijan Robinson spoke to the media after practice to discuss his extension. He said it was tough to be on the sidelines, but it offered him a unique perspective that he actually enjoyed. Also mentioned that getting the compensation for the running back position back to where it should be was one of his goals. It seems like he definitely accomplished that!\n\n\nInjury Updates\n\n\nSafety Jessie Bates III was not on the field today. It appears he’s dealing with some kind of injury, but we haven’t yet received any official news. \n\n\n\nDL Zach Harrison had his helmet on today but was still working on the rehab field. He seems to be inching closer to returning. \n\n\n\nCB CJ Henderson has been held out of the last two days of practices, so it appears he’s also dealing with some sort of injury. \n\n\nOffense\n\n\nQB Tua Tagovailoa appeared to be more or less “full go” today, taking all the starters reps in 11-on-11. He had an early interception on what looked like a route miscommunication, then rebounded with a number of impressive throws. He hit Drake London on a 20-yard dig, layering the pass over multiple defenders. The short game was also very effective, as Tua hit multiple receivers with plenty of room for YAC to keep the offense on schedule. This was his best and most complete practice so far.\n\n\n\nQB Michael Penix Jr. had a very efficient day, hitting almost all of his passes save for an “arm punt” interception to Sydney Brown on a play that had been blown dead due to a “sack”. Penix hit Drake London on a deep corner route that was layered beautifully, and connected on a touch pass to Jahan Dotson on the right sideline for about 20 yards. He was also throwing with better touch and timing in the short game, peppering the tight ends (especially Austin Hooper) with targets and setting up some YAC opportunities. This was a very strong practice overall from Penix, who aside from not participating in 11-on-11, looks healthy and competitive.\n\n\n\nQB Cooper Rush was ahead of QB Jack Strand on the depth chart today, and Rush had the more effective day overall. Rush was efficient in distributing the ball to his receivers and kept the offense moving. The best pass was a well-timed crosser to Zachariah Branch that the rookie nearly scored on, just barely stepping out of bounds after the first down marker. Strand got fewer opportunities today, but continued to take chances downfield that didn’t necessarily pay off.\n\n\n\nWith full tackling allowed, the run game finally got a chance to shine. The blocking from just about every unit was pretty solid and there were a number of impressive runs by Brian Robinson, Nate Carter, and Tyler Goodson. Cash Jones had a quieter day but continued to be heavily involved as a receiver out of the backfield.\n\n\n\nRookie WR Zachariah Branch is clearly the story of training camp, and the team’s veterans have completely embraced him. The sideline lights up when he catches a pass. Drake London was crushed when Branch just barely stepped out on what would’ve been a big TD catch-and-run. I would say Branch had a more mortal day (by his standards), with a drop in 1-on-1s and a lost fumble on a catch in traffic. That said, he paired it with the aforementioned impressive plays, and he continues to rise up the depth chart.\n\n\n\nAnother nice catch from rookie Zachariah Branch. Becoming a daily thing <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/X8GC2QETOT\">pic.twitter.com/X8GC2QETOT</a>— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) <a href=\"https://x.com/FalcoholicKevin/status/2084996150017335588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWR Jahan Dotson continues to play the WR2 role, taking snaps outside and in the slot. Olamide Zaccheaus continues to play WR3 and has acquitted himself well thus far. Both players have been targeted and made the most of their opportunities. With Branch in the building, I feel pretty confident that this year’s WR corps is significantly better than the 2025 iteration.\n\n\n\nIn terms of the depth receivers, WR Antwane Wells Jr. continues to make plays. He caught a deep TD pass from Penix that was the play of the 1-on-1 period. Wells and Chris Blair are pretty clearly a step above the rest of the competition at this stage, and both could make the roster if Atlanta elects to keep 6 WRs.\n\n\n\nPenix hits WR Antwane Wells Jr for the deep TD against CB Cobee Bryant <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Zq5rVtRSKS\">pic.twitter.com/Zq5rVtRSKS</a>— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) <a href=\"https://x.com/FalcoholicKevin/status/2084997939437482080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt’s pretty clear that the TEs will be heavily involved in the passing game, as Austin Hooper got a lot of targets and even Charlie Woerner got involved. This will be a big change from 2025.\n\n\nDefense\n\n\nRookie CB Avieon Terrell opened the 11-on-11 period with an interception of Tua Tagovailoa. He spent time rotating between outside and the slot, but is definitely making his presence known. His physicality stands out in the cornerback room.\n\n\n\nRookie CB Avieon Terrell getting physical to bust up the screen pass to WR Keelan Marion <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/twyK75eYew\">pic.twitter.com/twyK75eYew</a>— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) <a href=\"https://x.com/FalcoholicKevin/status/2085022614301409462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAn underrated competitor in the slot competition might be safety Sydney Brown, who probably had the best rep of training camp against Zachariah Branch in the 1-on-1s. He notched a pick off Penix (on a play that was probably blown dead, but still). He’s rotated into the slot more and more in recent days and offers a bigger, more physical presence than the smaller CBs.\n\n\n\nSydney Brown with the sticky coverage on rookie WR Zachariah Branch <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/feHlpH0iIF\">pic.twitter.com/feHlpH0iIF</a>— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) <a href=\"https://x.com/FalcoholicKevin/status/2084999239642251389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCB Mike Hughes continues to have a great camp. He’s been targeted a lot opposite A.J. Terrell and has answered the call, playing sticky coverage and making plays.\n\n\n\nWith CB CJ Henderson sidelined, Cobee Bryant and Clark Phillips III have taken advantage of increased opportunities. Bryant had a nice PBU in 11-on-11, while Phillips managed to jar the ball loose from Branch for a turnover late in practice.\n\n\n\nThe pass rush continued to be effective even in Jalon Walker’s absence. EDGE Samson Ebukam notched an early sack, while CB AJ Woods got in unblocked off a well-timed slot blitz. Atlanta may have to get more creative with their rush plan now that Walker is out of the picture, but they’ve got options. Speaking of, Cameron Thomas seemed to be the early recipient of Walker’s snaps. Bralen Trice was mixing in as well. I’d expect to see Azeez Ojulari getting more reps in the coming days.\n\n\n\nDT Chris Williams continued his strong camp with a pair of run stuffs. UDFA DT Carlos Allen Jr. also had a nice play against the run.\n\n\n\nThe LBs were more active today now that tackling was on the table. Veteran Channing Tindall had back-to-back stops, and rookie Harold Perkins Jr. had a couple of nice plays in coverage and against the run. Christian Harris also continued to shine in coverage, stopping a pass to TE Josh Simon for no gain.\n\n\nThat’s a wrap on Day 7 of Falcons training camp. This is my final day at Flowery Branch, and we won’t have a show for you all tonight as I’ll be getting on a plane shortly. Thanks for following along with me during the past week! We’ll have plenty more coverage of camp coming your way here from Jeanna Kelley, Adnan Ikic, and others.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785949062;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons injuries\";i:1;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13320;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Zachariah Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:648;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5382566af48413eb2f526a8c14a447f1\";s:5:\"title\";s:86:\"Jerry Jeudy: \"Kinda wild\" anyone thought I\'d comment on QB competition on social media\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jerry-jeudy-kinda-wild-anyone-thought-id-comment-on-qb-competition-on-social-media\";s:11:\"description\";s:141:\"Just before the Browns started training camp, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy found himself going viral on social media for something he didn\'t do.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3455:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_jeudy_260806\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"277310\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_jeudy_260806\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_jeudy_260806\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT Live\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cleveland Browns\",\"title\": \"Jeudy debunks edited video on Browns QB battle\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-live/jerry-jeudy-debunks-edited-video-on-cleveland-browns-qb-battle\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-06T12:35:24Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Just before the Browns started training camp, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy found himself going viral on social media for something he didn\'t do. A video showing Jeudy putting up four fingers was portrayed as him answering a question about who he thinks should be the team\'s quarterback by favoring Deshaun Watson, but, as noted at the time, the video <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jerry-jeudy-pushes-back-against-characterization-of-video-regarding-qb-preference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was clearly edited</a> and Jeudy responded by writing that he doesn\'t \"speak on decisions that aren\'t mine to make.\"Jeudy addressed the video again at a Thursday press conference and said that whoever made the video edited out a section including his daughter. Jeudy said he held up the four fingers to answer a question during a livestream about how old his daughter is and that the video\'s editing \"made it into something\" it wasn\'t. \"I’ve been in the league <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMOZLXkhwS8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for seven years</a>. At least five or six of those years, there’s always been a quarterback competition within those years,\" Jeudy said. \"I think I was mature enough, wise enough to not answer questions like that. For anyone to believe I would answer like that on social media is kinda wild. You gotta understand this is what we in and understand how everybody viewing the quarterback competition in this room, so every little thing’s going to try to turn it into that. . . . I don’t even answer quarterback questions in here, why would I answer quarterback questions on TikTok?\"Jeudy said he spoke to Watson and Shedeur Sanders directly to tell them he wasn\'t discussing their competition and that the entire episode reinforced his feeling that \"nothing\'s real\" on social media. There are no shortage of examples inside and outside of football to back up that view and there will inevitably be more of them despite admonitions from Jeudy or anyone else to treat it with skepticism. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785948775;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6783;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jerry Jeudy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:649;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"505b266c9f811db1bf7e131f1d20bfe8\";s:5:\"title\";s:104:\"Browns HC reveals plan for naming starter as QB battle continues between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/browns-qb-battle-todd-monken-reveals-preseason-plan-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson/\";s:11:\"description\";s:98:\"Todd Monken plans to start each QB in one preseason game, before deciding who will start the third\";s:7:\"content\";s:98:\"Todd Monken plans to start each QB in one preseason game, before deciding who will start the third\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785948534;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:650;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"39a8a42ce69e6626b1a7fdac8e0a62cb\";s:5:\"title\";s:30:\"Inside the Bijan Robinson deal\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/inside-the-bijan-robinson-deal\";s:11:\"description\";s:45:\"First three years of contract are guaranteed.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3951:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_bijan_260805\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"689789\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_bijan_260805\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_bijan_260805\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Atlanta Falcons\",\"title\": \"Analyzing Robinson’s new contract with the Falcons\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/analyzing-bijan-robinsons-new-contract-with-the-atlanta-falcons\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-05T12:15:16Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Falcons and running back Bijan Robinson have worked out a new deal that will keep him under contract in Atlanta for five years.The big numbers were leaked when the deal was reached in principle. Now that it\'s on paper, it\'s time to look at the details.Here are the full terms, per a source with knowledge of the agreement:1. Signing bonus: $15 million.2. 2026 90-man roster bonus: $2.559348 million, fully guaranteed.3. 2026 base salary: $1.145 million, fully guaranteed.4. 2027 option bonus: $7.063 million, fully guaranteed.5. 2027 base salary: $1.26 million, fully guaranteed.6. 2028 offseason workout bonus: $250,000, fully guaranteed (but must be earned).7. 2028 base salary: $10.25 million, fully guaranteed.8. 2029 offseason workout bonus: $250,000.9. 2029 base salary: $21.75 million, $13.5 million of which is guaranteed for injury at signing. Of that amount, $8.5 million becomes fully guaranteed in March 2028 and $5 million becomes fully guaranteed in March 2029.10. 2030 90-man roster bonus: $1 million.11. 2030 offseason workout bonus: $250,000.12. 2030 base salary: $21 million.The contract also includes $4.125 million in available escalators for 2029 and 2030 each. For 2029, Robinson gets $562,500 for each year from 2026 through 2028 in which he generates 800 or more receiving yards. He gets another $562,500 for each year in which he generates 800 or more receiving yards and the team gets to the divisional round of the postseason.For 2030, Robinson gets $421,875 for each year from 2026 through 2029 in which he generates 800 or more receiving yards. He gets another $421,875 for each year in which he generates 800 or more receiving yards and the team gets to the divisional round of the postseason.He also gets $750,000 in each year for winning the MVP award a single time.The focus on receiving yards, coupled with the maximum contract value of $25 million per year (if the escalators are earned), suggests that this was the compromise as to any effort to get Robinson to a base deal of $25 million under on the argument that he\'s more than just a runner. He has a path to get to $25 million, premised in large part on his production.The first three years of the contract are fully guaranteed at signing, at $37.567 million in total payouts. By March 2028, the guarantee increases to $46 million.The new-money average is $22.25 million. As mentioned Tuesday, the total value at signing for the five-year deal is $16.36 million per year.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785948161;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:651;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ea4d221737cdc3988c52ac3491afd698\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Mike LaFleur on Josh Sweat: I\'m not worried about him for Sept. 13 at all\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-lafleur-on-josh-sweat-im-not-worried-about-him-for-sept-13-at-all\";s:11:\"description\";s:119:\"Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat remains on the active/physically unable to perform list as he deals with a knee issue.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2391:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_nathanielhackett_260727\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"220253\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_nathanielhackett_260727\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_nathanielhackett_260727\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Arizona Cardinals\",\"title\": \"Analyzing public reaction to Hackett\'s comments\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/analyzing-public-reaction-to-nathaniel-hacketts-comments-on-jeremiyah-love\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T13:15:38Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat remains on the active/physically unable to perform list as he deals with a knee issue.But even as Arizona progresses further into training camp, head coach Mike LaFleur is not concerned about Sweat being on the field when games count.\"Whether you believe me or not, I\'m not worried about him for Sept. 13, at all,” LaFleur said Wednesday, via Darren Urban of the team’s website.Sept. 13, of course, is when the Cardinals will open the regular season against the Chargers.LaFleur <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-lafleur-has-no-concerns-about-josh-sweat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has used a similar line before</a> when discussing Sweat’s health and potential unhappiness with his contract. Sweat was the subject of trade rumors over the offseason.Last year — Sweat\'s first with the Cardinals — Sweat recorded a career-high 12.0 sacks with 13 tackles for loss and 17 QB hits.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785948109;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4999;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Sweat\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:652;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"151eadfe9da773c4f9426016ece205f2\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Patriots training camp recap: Walkthrough provides look at depth chart\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132573/patriots-training-camp-recap-walkthrough-look-at-depth-chart\";s:11:\"description\";s:349:\"After five straight fully padded practices the New England Patriots dialed it back on Wednesday with another walkthrough style practice. While the tempo was slowed, the session did provide an updated look at the depth chart as work was split between two fields. Here’s what went down throughout the session. Attendance Absent: WR Romeo Doubs […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4805:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (86) warns up during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nAfter five straight fully padded practices the New England Patriots dialed it back on Wednesday with another walkthrough style practice. While the tempo was slowed, the session did provide an updated look at the depth chart as work was split between two fields.\n\nHere’s what went down throughout the session.\n\nAttendance\n\nAbsent: WR Romeo Doubs (new), CB Carlton Davis III, TE Jack Westover, OG Caedan Wallace, WR Cameron Dorner\n\nReturnee: FB Reggie Gilliam (rest), TE C.J. Dippre (PUP)\n\nPUP/NFI: ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nWide receiver Romeo Doubs was a new absence during Wednesday’s walkthrough while the rest of the attendance list remained the same beyond fullback Reggie Gilliam (rest) returning. Gilliam shared his managed workload this summer was due to nagging injuries from recent years.\n\nTight end C.J. Dippre was present at practice in uniform for the first time this summer indicating that he has been <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/132574/cj-dippre-patriots-tight-end-group-reinforcements-training-camp-injury-update\">activated off the PUP list</a>.\n\nTakeaways\n\nChism and the WRs: With Romeo Doubs sidelined, Efton Chism III was the biggest beneficiary seeing plenty of snaps in the veteran’s place with the first-team offense — often sharing the field with A.J. Brown and DeMario Douglas. Chism’s ability to play/backup multiple wide receiver spots in the offense and him being counted on for his run blocking ability in packages with the first-team offense this camp has him on the path towards a roster spot.\n\nDrake Maye largely worked with A.J. Brown, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, Douglas, and Chism, while Kyle Williams originally started on the opposite field before working with Maye later on as the entire offense gathered together.\n\nRB rotation: Two days after being activated off the NFI list, Terrell Jennings joined Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson with Maye’s offense. Jennings is New England’s only depth running back with NFL experience and may have an early lead on the RB3 spot.\n\nLan Larison, Jam Miller, and Myles Montgomery then repped on the opposite field.\n\nRookie corners: As Carlton Davis remained absent, Charles Woods continued to operate as the top cornerback opposite of Christian Gonzalez. A pair of rookies in Karon Prunty and Channing Canada then worked in behind them with the first-team defense. Since the pads came on, Prunty has been around the ball often while Canada has also been competitive in coverage — although was on the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132486/winners-losers-patriots-training-camp-2026-ninth-practice-tuesday\">wrong side of multiple completions</a> in Tuesday’s session. Both seem to be trending upward as the team looks for depth behind their top corners.\n\nSpecial teams: Plenty of special teams work throughout the walkthrough. 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Our Featured Pros highlight the high-upside targets they believe have the potential to dramatically outperform their draft cost and become difference-makers in 2026. Fantasy Football Research & ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:58388:\"Looking at ADP in fantasy football is important for understanding a player’s value. Our Featured Pros highlight the high-upside targets they believe have the potential to dramatically outperform their draft cost and become difference-makers in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/\"></a>\nHigh-Upside Fantasy Football Players by ADP (2026)\nRunning Backs\nWhich RB comes with the most upside at his current positional half-PPR ADP and which player(s) would you pass on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with a higher ADP at his position</a>?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dandre-swift.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)</a>\n“Are you looking for the most boring value play on the board? If you answered yes, have you met D’Andre Swift? Swift is the lead back in what is sure to be a solid Chicago Bears offense. Unlike in previous years of his career, when he faced significant backfield competition, this season he has only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-monangai.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Monangai</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/roschon-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roschon Johnson</a> to deal with, and neither is going to take away significant touches. Swift is going off the board as RB24 and 56th overall, while I have him much higher in my own personal rankings at RB17 and 28th overall. Swift is the name with no sex appeal that everyone passes on for the flashier, high-upside names. He has proven that when healthy, he has loads of pass-catching upside. Draft Swift as a solid floor option who will far outproduce his ADP.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/FFMadScientist\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron St Denis</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://fantasysportsadvice.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Sports Advice Network</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)</a>\n“Bhayshul Tuten. At his current Half PPR ADP, he’s one of the few running backs with legitimate league-winning upside. That’s the type of profile I’m willing to bet on. There are good running backs going ahead of him, but I’ll take Tuten over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a>, and Jeremiah Love. Their paths to outperforming ADP feel narrower. Tuten has the combination of opportunity, explosiveness, and ceiling I’m looking for. If I’m drafting in that range, I’d rather swing for a player who can finish as an RB1 than settle for a safer outcome with a lower ceiling.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ffgoonz\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://rumble.com/c/c-3230958\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a>)\n“Travis Etienne’s departure in free agency opens up the lead RB role in Jacksonville, and I think that could go to Tuten. Bhayshul Tuten is electric on the field. When it comes to Bhayshul “Rootin\'” Tuten, his talent is obvious. He’s the fastest RB north, south, east, and west of the Pecos, according to Yosemite Sam Ringo. I would pass on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson</a> for Tuten, whose current ADP at RB 25 seems incredibly cheap. Ringo’s comp: Bhayshul Tuten reminds me of a smaller version of former Bronco and Redskin, Clinton Portis.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MarkRingo12\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Ringo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sleepersandbusts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleepers and Busts</a>)\n“There is simply no chance that Bhayshul Tuten finishes lower than RB25, his current ADP. The question is how high Tuten can finish. Yes, Tuten will have to fend off competition early from Chris Rodriguez and even LaQuint Allen for work in the Jags backfield following the departure of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a>, but all signs are pointing towards Tuten winning this job. Jags HC Liam Coen has already said he expects Tuten to have a “big year”, and with 296 Etienne touches from 2025 up for grabs Tuten is the favorite to claim the majority. Tuten, who could pull off 1,000 and 7-8 rushing scores in 2026, should be deemed a safer investment for fantasy managers than the likes of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo</a>, with both carrying significant medical red flags headed into the new season.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/eddybigbird\" rel=\"noopener\">Ed Birdsall </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://talkingpointssports.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking Points Sports</a>)\n“Since Bhayshul Tuten’s arrival in Jacksonville, the team has traded away <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tank-bigsby.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Bigsby</a> and let <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a> walk, adding only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.</a>, a complementary piece, in the process. Chris Rodriguez is a zero in the passing game, making former 7th-round pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lequint-allen-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LeQuint Allen Jr.</a> Tuten’s only competition in that department. Last year, Travis Etienne finished as the half-PPR RB12 in points per game despite converting just 2 of his 11 carries inside the 5 into touchdowns, a metric Tuten was 4/6 in. Additionally, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> may be due for regression after converting 5/9 five-zone carries for scores and totaling a by-far career high 9 rushing TDs. Tuten absolutely has a path finishing as a top 12 RB, something I’d have a hard time seeing less versatile backs such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins</a> accomplish.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CharlieSisian\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Sisian</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://charliesisian.wixsite.com/fantasydc\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy DC</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)</a>\n“Omarion Hampton is one of the few RBs outside the top-5 (RB10 ADP) that have RB1 overall upside. He showed solid pass-catching ability in the last 3 years, including college, and may now be tied to a top-5 offense with high touchdown upside. We have actually seen a solid year 2 jump for many RBs in recent years in production, contrary to popular belief. He is exactly what people think <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a> will be this year with a better line, coaching staff, and QB.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Weigal</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasysharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasySharks</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White (RB – WAS)</a>\n“Rachaad White has the most upside for me at his current ADP. White somewhat slid under the radar as a sneaky good pickup for Washington. He comes into a situation with no clear RB1 and already has chemistry with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a>. On the flipside, I am avoiding <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo</a> at his current ADP.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/pfmfootball\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Fuhr</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://profootballmania.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Pro Football Mania</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum (RB – LAR)</a>\n“Blake Corum comes with the most upside of any RB at his ADP. While Corum is technically listed as the Rams’ second RB on the depth chart, he will see nearly identical snaps to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a> during the season, which makes Kyren one of the worst upsides at his ADP position. At the end of the day, Kyren will play a drive, then Corum will play the next drive. This sequence will go on all season as the Rams have one goal in mind: to keep both RB’s healthy for a Super Bowl run. I am not drafting either as part of my Draft Guide because predicting who will outperform the other on any given Sunday is the same as tossing a coin.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BEASTDOMECOM\" rel=\"noopener\">Muntradamus </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.beastdome.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beast Dome</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III (RB – KC)</a>\n“I’ll continue to pound the Kenneth Walker III war drums, such is my excitement for K9 with a workhorse role in an Andy Reid offense. We saw Walker thrive with a heavy load in last season’s playoffs after stablemate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a> tore his ACL. Walker averaged 22.5 touches and 120.8 scrimmage yards over a four-game postseason run, scoring five touchdowns. The Chiefs have been craving explosiveness in their running game, and Walker is a stick of dynamite. It’s exciting to think about Walker’s largely untapped pass-catching potential with Reid, who never met a screen pass he didn’t like. Walker’s ADP is RB11, but I have him ranked RB7 and will be drafting him ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a>.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Fitz_FF\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Fitzmaurice</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown (RB – CIN)</a>\n“Chase Brown is currently being drafted in the middle to late second round, but I think he belongs at the end of the first. He has legitimate overall RB1 upside this season after emerging as Cincinnati’s clear lead back in one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses. Brown has the workload, receiving ability, and touchdown potential to finish as the top fantasy running back if everything breaks his way. At his current ADP, I’d rather draft Brown than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a>, or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a>, all of whom are being selected earlier.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BASportsPodcast\" rel=\"noopener\">Brady Auer</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/basportscards\" rel=\"noopener\">BA Sports Podcast</a>)\n“Chase Brown is my RB5. Once <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a> returned to the lineup last season, Brown’s production spiked, averaging an impressive 20.6 half-PPR points per game and ranking as the RB3 across Weeks 13-17. Through the last two years, Brown has averaged just shy of 1,000 rushing yards and nearly 1,400 yards from scrimmage. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the former 5th-round draft pick will be looking to finish 2026 on his highest note to date. List of RBs last season with at least 400 receiving yards and 1,000 rushing yards: CMC, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, and Chase Brown. Happily drafting him ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Andrewerickson_\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Erickson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins (RB – DEN)</a>\n“J.K. Dobbins is a player who worries fantasy owners due to his injury history, but he is the RB1 for the Denver Broncos and is currently ranked at RB34!! For the first 10 weeks of 2025, he averaged 77 yards/game on a Denver offense that is ascending. He comes into this year with a chip on his shoulder, having altered his training regimen to include a focus on flexibility and joint resistance with the goal of reducing injuries due to being able to better absorb impact, and is promising to deliver a full season to the only team that believed in him. At his cost, and as the RB1 for the Broncos, Dobbins could be a draft-day steal that solidifies managers’ RB2 with possibly RB1 spike weeks. His role makes him a player that should outperform higher-drafted running backs in crowded backfields such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-monangai.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Monangai</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a>, or his running mate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a>.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Djdoveinc\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Dove</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.thefantasycouriers.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy Couriers</a>)\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-assistant/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWide Receivers\nWhich WR comes with the most upside at his current positional half-PPR ADP and which player(s) would you pass on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-wr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with a higher ADP at his position</a>?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers (WR – BAL)</a>\n“Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is coming off the board as WR17 and pick 40 overall; O, on the other hand, has him as WR11 and 32nd overall. While a round discrepancy between my own ranks and ADP may not seem like much, it’s a canyon for a high-end receiver. Flowers is the potentially elite receiver on a run-first offense headlined by <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>, so it’s not surprising to see his hype less than you would expect. Flowers is easily the most proven receiver in the Ravens receiving corps and is certain to see a high target volume, well, at least a high target volume by Ravens standards. He is a perfect WR1 for someone who went Robust-RB early in the draft.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/FFMadScientist\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron St Denis</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://fantasysportsadvice.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Sports Advice Network</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs (RB – NE)</a>\n“I am jumping all over Romeo Doubs at his current ADP. To me right now his ADP is too low for a receiver they brought in with big expectations. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ Brown</a> may be the sexy pick to star in New England, but I predict Doubs will have similar numbers. I’m avoiding <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> right now, who is already dealing with injuries.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/pfmfootball\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Fuhr</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://profootballmania.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Pro Football Mania</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson (WR – GB)</a>\n“Christian Watson’s injury history – he’s missed 20 games over four NFL seasons — is the primary reason why he’s being ranked as a midrange WR3 at RB29. I have him ranked WR24 but believe he has WR1 upside. Coming back from a 2024 ACL tear, Watson averaged 17.5 yards per catch, 11.1 yards per target, and 2.28 yards per route run over 10 games last season, producing at a 1,000-yard, 10-TD pace. Watson is 6-foot-4, runs like a gazelle, and has flypaper hands. The Packers have a pared-down WR corps this year, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> now playing elsewhere, so Watson should have a robust snap share. He also plays with an excellent passer, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Love</a>. If Watson stays healthy, he’ll absolutely crush his ADP.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Fitz_FF\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Fitzmaurice</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n“Christian Watson has a chance to be a top-12 WR in 2026. He was dominant last season despite coming off a late-season ACL injury. Watson returned to the lineup in Week 8 of 2025 after tearing his ACL late in the 2024 season. Despite coming off a brutal injury, Watson was electric in just 11 games (received an All-Pro vote). He supplanted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> as the WR1 in the Packers’ offense. He was the WR17 in PPG (11.5) to go with a 34% air yard share (totaling over 1,000 air yards). Watson also achieved career highs in both yards and yards per route run. The 27-year-old was also a low-key target hog: never saw fewer than four targets in any contest. Watson led the NFL with 294 deep receiving yards after coming back from his injury (43% deep target share). With Doubs and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> gone, Green Bay enters 2026 with the 3rd-most vacated air yards and 4th-most vacated targets in the league, representing a substantial opportunity opening that Watson is well-positioned to absorb if he can stay on the field. And if the reports out of training camp are true about the Packers’ WR deployment (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a> in the sacrificial X role), Watson could see a career-low average depth of target. That provides him the opportunity for more layup production. I’d take Watson over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Andrewerickson_\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Erickson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-nailor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Nailor (WR – LV)</a>\n“Jalen Nailor played in the shadows of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison</a>, but make no mistake, Nailor is electric in the open field. He’s also a good route runner and has a physicality to his game when it comes to creating YAC (yards after the catch). Nailor is reunited with former Vikings teammate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a> in Sin City. Waiting in the wings to take over at QB is the number one overall pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a>. With an ADP at WR 64, Nailor is pretty much free, and I think based on his talent alone, he outperforms his draft cost in street shoes. I think he’ll do better than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.,</a> <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/calvin-ridley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calvin Ridley</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a> in half-PPR. Ringo’s comp: Nailor reminds me a little of former Panther Steve Smith Sr.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MarkRingo12\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Ringo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sleepersandbusts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleepers and Busts</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)</a>\n“Emeka Egbuka is currently being drafted as the WR18 in the early fourth round, but I would be comfortable taking him at the end of the second or in the third round. He has the potential to finish as a top-12 fantasy WR, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>‘ departure freeing up 61 targets from last season. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> also has room to bounce back after not playing at his highest level last year, which could further elevate Egbuka’s production. I would draft Egbuka ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a>, all of whom currently have a higher ADP.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BASportsPodcast\" rel=\"noopener\">Brady Auer</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/basportscards\" rel=\"noopener\">BA Sports Podcast</a>)\n“Emeka Egbuka carries top-5 WR potential in 2026, and is one of those players that fantasy managers simply need to move heaven and earth to get. 127 targets in his rookie year, that number stands to go up after the departure of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> from Tampa Bay. Also consider that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> played the majority of the second half last year; Egbuka now stands out with a clearer pathway to even more targets with a healthy starting quarterback and a schedule that contains plenty of opponents with defensive question marks. Egbuka is worth the selection over the likes of Tet McMillan, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a>, who are all being selected ahead of him in current ADP.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/eddybigbird\" rel=\"noopener\">Ed Birdsall </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://talkingpointssports.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking Points Sports</a>)\n“Emeka Egbuka started his NFL career on fire with 445 yards and 5 touchdowns in his first 5 games! Then, during week 6, he suffered a hamstring injury that slowed him for the rest of the season. Gone is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>, which elevates Egbuka to the WR1 for Tampa Bay. At WR18, he will well outperform his draft spot, surpassing players drafted before him like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a>.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Djdoveinc\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Dove</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.thefantasycouriers.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy Couriers</a>)\nJaguars WR Room<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n“Parker Washington is one of my favorite values at wide receiver because I think the market is underestimating his opportunity. I’m betting on him finishing as Jacksonville’s top target, and if that happens, his current Half PPR ADP won’t last long. At his price, I’m comfortable drafting him ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>. Those are all talented receivers, but I’m chasing the player I believe has the best chance to outperform his draft cost. Fantasy football is won by identifying tomorrow’s WR1 before everyone else sees it. I think Parker Washington has that kind of upside.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ffgoonz\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://rumble.com/c/c-3230958\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a>)\n“Brian Thomas Jr. – 2024’s WR4, a former first-round pick who is just 24 years old, is available at a WR31 cost; need I say more? Currently, BTJ and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> are being drafted behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a>, despite the Jaguars being projected for more passing yards by Vegas and the Bears’ WRs having the threat of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> – that seems like a market inefficiency. Over the course of the 2025 season, BTJ accumulated wrist, shoulder, and ankle injuries, recently claiming “it doesn’t hurt to run” anymore. The wrist injury may explain why, among WRs with at least 60 targets, BTJ ranked second in drop rate (10.99%) in 2025, over double his 2024 rate of 5.26%, a stat that doesn’t correlate year to year regardless. Thomas is priced around WRs we are hoping to see a breakout from (Ex., Odunze, Watson, Tate, Harrison Jr.), despite having already broken out himself. I’m also comfortably taking him over a 33-year-old <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a> that will likely experience TD regression after the Rams threw nearly as many scores in 2025 (46) as 2024 and 2023 combined (48).” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CharlieSisian\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Sisian</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://charliesisian.wixsite.com/fantasydc\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy DC</a>)\n“<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\">Jakobi Meyers</a> all have terrible upside at their ADP. When <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a> went down last year, Parker Washington really started to step up his game, and they added Jakobi Meyers at the same time. Well, now Travis Hunter is healthy, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brenton-strange.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brenton Strange</a>, who missed a handful of games, is healthy as well. All three WRs (Washington/Thomas/Myers) will all struggle to show consistent upside for their ADP with so many mouths to feed in the Jaguars offense.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BEASTDOMECOM\" rel=\"noopener\">Muntradamus </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.beastdome.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beast Dome</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/redraft-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTight Ends\nWhich TE comes with the most upside at his current positional half-PPR ADP and which player(s) would you pass on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-te.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with a higher ADP at his position</a>?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-pitts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE – ATL)</a>\n“After comparing my own rankings to ADP, I came to the startling revelation that I’m the Kyle Pitts guy! What a terrifying thought for a player whom I have been way lower on since his rookie season. It seems as though the ADPs of the tight ends I have ranked above him are so out of control that he is simply the best value because of the drop in ADP for his range in the tight end tiers. Pitts is currently TE7 and 70th overall in ADP, which is the only one of the top 10 tight ends that is actually a value compared to where I have them ranked. It looks like I will be punting tight end this year in most leagues in favor of late dart throws or Pitts. I have Pitts ranked as TE4 and 52nd overall. While Pitts certainly isn’t a player I’m going to be clamoring for, he may be the only top 10 tight end who I may realistically draft. As I’ve stated, my case isn’t for Kyle Pitts; it’s against paying up for the tight ends above him in ADP. Take the discount tight end in Pitts and load up on receivers and workhorse backs instead of a fancier name at the position.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/FFMadScientist\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron St Denis</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://fantasysportsadvice.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Sports Advice Network</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dallas-goedert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Goedert (TE – PHI)</a>\n“Dallas Goedert. He’s my favorite tight end value at his current Half PPR ADP. With a larger opportunity in the passing game and Sean Mannion taking over as offensive coordinator, I think Goedert is positioned to outperform where he’s being drafted. At his current price, I’m taking him over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-pitts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Pitts Sr.</a> Those are talented players, but I’m betting on Goedert to provide more value relative to cost. Tight end is usually about finding reliable volume without paying a premium. I think Goedert gives you exactly that, with enough upside to finish well ahead of his ADP.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ffgoonz\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://rumble.com/c/c-3230958\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tj-hockenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T.J. Hockenson (TE – MIN)</a>\n“I like picking up T.J. Hockenson at his current ADP. It’s a low-risk, high-reward pick for a TE with real upside. If <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> is the expected starter, which I believe he will be, then Hockenson should get plenty of targets. Murray targeted his TEs a ton in 2025 (47.4%), with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> getting a majority of them. On the other end, I can’t justify drafting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a> at his current ADP.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/pfmfootball\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Fuhr</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://profootballmania.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Pro Football Mania</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle (TE – SF)</a>\n“George Kittle comes with the highest upside at the TE position with his current ADP, but a lot of risk because of his Achilles injury. If there was one injury that I feel could really hinder a player’s performance, Achilles is probably number one. The player who is going way too high and I want nothing to do with at the position is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a>. I know Loveland broke out towards the end of last year, but now you are paying the price for that consistently as he is TE3 off the board, and that price is too rich for the pool of talent behind him.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BEASTDOMECOM\" rel=\"noopener\">Muntradamus </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.beastdome.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beast Dome</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a>\n“I don’t have much beef with the ADPs of any of the top 15 tight ends, although I think it’s a little silly that Brock Bowers isn’t the unanimous TE1. Bowers’ overall ADP is 20th, and I think he has a good chance to return first-round value with the sort of epic season <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> put together last season — and Bowers can do it without the benefit of the absurdly high team pass volume the Cardinals had last season. As a rookie in 2024, Bowers had 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns, finishing TE1 in PPR fantasy scoring while playing with QBs <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/gardner-minshew.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gardner Minshew</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aidan-oconnell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aidan O’Connell</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/desmond-ridder.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desmond Ridder</a>. Bowers was third among ALL pass catchers — tight ends AND wide receivers — in receptions that season, sixth in targets, eighth in receiving yardage. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a>, who’ll quarterback the Raiders early in the season, has always been a TE-friendly passer. No. 1 draft pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a>, who’ll take the helm at some point, will be an upgrade over Cousins. It’s going to be a monster year for Bowers.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Fitz_FF\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Fitzmaurice</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-njoku.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Njoku (TE – CLE)</a>\n“Njoku sounds like a Japanese word game, but make no mistake, he is explosive and can turn catches into long TDs. The pairing with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-herbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Herbert</a> and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could catapult David Njoku into a Top 10 TE. McDaniel is known for having his QBs quickly get the ball out to his playmakers. Remember <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonnu-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonnu Smith</a>‘s season in Miami a few seasons ago? The same could happen here with Njoku. His current ADP at TE 22 is cheap enough to roll the dice given the talent and situation he’s in. I would pass on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brenton-strange.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brenton Strange</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenyon Sadiq</a>, and even his teammate, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/oronde-gadsden-ii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oronde Gadsden II</a>, for Njoku. Now, what’s a five-letter word for idiot? Hmnn….R-i-n-g-o. Hey look- it fits, haha!” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MarkRingo12\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Ringo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sleepersandbusts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleepers and Busts</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo (TE – WAS)</a>\n“Chig Okonkwo is the tight end who comes with the most upside at his current ADP. With 171 targets vacated from the departures of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-ertz.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Ertz</a>, there is a massive opportunity available in Washington’s passing attack. During <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a>‘ rookie season, Ertz was his second-most targeted pass catcher behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a>, and Okonkwo has reportedly emerged as the No. 2 target in training camp behind McLaurin. Currently being drafted as TE19, I believe Okonkwo has a realistic path to finishing as a top-12 tight end. I would take Okonkwo ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brenton-strange.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brenton Strange</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/hunter-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunter Henry</a>, and Oronde Gadsden, all of whom are currently being drafted ahead of him.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BASportsPodcast\" rel=\"noopener\">Brady Auer</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/basportscards\" rel=\"noopener\">BA Sports Podcast</a>)\n“Should you choose to wait at the tight end position, Chig Okonkwo seems like a textbook target. We’ve seen it take time for highly athletic tight ends to develop in the past (e.g. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-njoku.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Njoku</a>, Vernon Davis). There’s reason to believe Chig, who has an elite size-speed combination, could be next on the list. Chig now finds himself as the potential #2 target in a strong Washington offense that made <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-ertz.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Ertz</a> the TE7 two years ago. I’d much prefer Okonkwo over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/hunter-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunter Henry</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brenton-strange.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brenton Strange</a>, who have a very limited path towards truly breaking out, which is all we should care about when taking a late-round flier.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CharlieSisian\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Sisian</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://charliesisian.wixsite.com/fantasydc\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy DC</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/greg-dulcich.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greg Dulcich (TE – MIA)</a>\n“It is hard to say whether there is true “breakout” potential with Greg Dulcich, but the logic behind him outperforming TE29 is relatively straightforward. Miami needs anyone to catch the football, whoever it is. Dulcich seems to be the clubhouse favorite to lead this team in catches, and for a team that is expected to be not so great (being kind), that volume could propel Dulcich up the TE points standings quickly. While fantasy managers cannot expect Dulcich to blossom into a top-10 option, he could very well become a steady TE2 option, and someone managers could depend on as a volume play over the likes of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-njoku.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Njoku</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-barner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ Barner</a>, and even <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo</a>.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/eddybigbird\" rel=\"noopener\">Ed Birdsall </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://talkingpointssports.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking Points Sports</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-schultz.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU)</a>\n“Dalton Schultz was a tight-end target hog for the Texans last year! He averaged 6.24 targets/game, making him the 6th most targeted tight end, right behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/harold-fannin-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harold Fannin</a>, Jr. Houston has emphasized improving the offensive line, with numerous new starters, and the backfield by adding top-tier pass protector <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a>, both of which will give <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud</a> more time in the pocket to target all his pass catchers, including Schultz. With his relationship with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud</a>, target share, and improvements in Houston, it is ludicrous that Schultz is the TE24, and that mis-ranking will show when he outperforms other higher-ranked tight ends such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenyon Sadiq</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/hunter-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunter Henry</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid</a>.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Djdoveinc\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Dove</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.thefantasycouriers.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy Couriers</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely (TE – NYG)</a>\n“Isaiah Likely as the TE13. The Ravens opted to sign <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews</a> to more years rather than extend Likely in the final year of his rookie deal. Likely struggled with injuries to both himself and his QB, which dramatically hurt his 2025 production (along with several oh-so-close TDs that didn’t actually result in scores). Entering free agency and eventually signing with the New York Giants, Likely’s stock is nowhere near where it was at this time last year (TE16 finish in 2024). However, the upside we have seen from Likely when Andrews has missed time in the past – 11 PPG with no Andrews, equivalent to the TE5 in PPG last year – warrants a shot on Likely if he carves out a clear TE1 role with John Harbaugh as his head coach in NY. Harbaugh is one of the biggest Likely stans that there is, so it bodes well for him to receive ample opportunities to post numbers and stats. Likely is ESPN’s 3rd-highest-ranked TE in their receiver score since 2023. He could be the de facto No. 1 target in Big Blue while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> ramps up production from his ACL injury. Again, Nabers’ availability doesn’t guarantee the same type of elite production he had before his season-ending injury. Nobody would be surprised if he needs a ramp-up period. In the meantime, Likely could feast. 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Packers newcomer making his mark\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84390/who-is-anthony-campbell-packers-newcomer-making-his-mark\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"In an unsettled defensive line room, an unheralded newcomer is making his mark. Anthony Campbell, a 6-foot-6, 307-pound prospect who’s spent his still-young career on the fringes of the NFL, has thrown his name in the ring as a contender for the Packers’ 53-man roster. As Javon Hargrave and Devonte Wyatt come along slowly in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6195:\"\n\n\n \n Anthony Campbell #60 and Jaden Crumedy #63 of the Green Bay Packers greet fans while walking to practice at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, on August 2, 2026. (Photo by Ross Harried/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images \n\nIn an unsettled defensive line room, an unheralded newcomer is making his mark.\n\nAnthony Campbell, a 6-foot-6, 307-pound prospect who’s spent his still-young career on the fringes of the NFL, has thrown his name in the ring as a contender for the Packers’ 53-man roster. As Javon Hargrave and Devonte Wyatt come along slowly in their recovery from injuries, Campbell has been batting passes and turning heads.\n\nTo this point in camp, Campbell has used his lengthy build to swat as many as four passes over the Packers’ last three practices while also showing up big in one-on-one matchups. He went 4-0 in individual pass rushing drills yesterday, <a href=\"https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/08/04/green-bay-packers-guard-anthony-belton-has-rough-day-in-one-on-ones/91163743007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/08/04/green-bay-packers-guard-anthony-belton-has-rough-day-in-one-on-ones/91163743007/\">according to Pete Dougherty</a>, beating 2025 second round pick Anthony Belton twice, 2026 fifth rounder Jager Burton once, and 2026 undrafted free agent Josh Gesky once. That’s hardly a murderer’s row, but it’s nothing to sneeze at either; they’re not All-Pros, but Belton, Burton, and Gesky are all significant pieces of the Packers’ offensive line picture.\n\nBut Campbell, to this point, has barely been in the picture at all, and that’s pretty much true of everywhere he’s been in his long football journey. Even in the picture I used for this article, Campbell (number 60) is an afterthought, but it’s literally the only image of him in the databases for either Getty Images or USA Today. He can’t even get top billing over the similarly unheralded Jaden Crumedy.\n\nSo who is Campbell and how did he get here?\n\nA three-star recruit out of Florida’s Bartow High School, Campbell took a meandering path to the NFL. After a high school career that had him spending time at tight end and defensive end (highlighted by a 79-yard scoop and score fumble recovery), Campbell spent two years at Independence Community College in Kansas before landing at the University of Louisiana Monroe. In two seasons for the Warhawks, Campbell appeared in 17 games, recording 13 total tackles and the lone sack of his college career.\n\nAfter two years in Louisiana, Campbell transferred to Miami, putting him only about four hours from where he grew up. He’d play a small rotational role for the Hurricanes, appearing in just one game in 2023 and another eight in 2024. Though he’d total just 47 snaps as a senior, 10 came as a nose tackle, perhaps a nod to his bulked-up build; he’d played at 277 pounds at UL-Monroe, but was listed at an even 300 pounds at Miami.\n\nCampbell put up solid numbers in the 2025 pre-draft process, <a href=\"https://x.com/MathBomb/status/1907049054095409342?lang=en\">highlighted by a 9-foot, 3-inch broad jump and a decent 40-yard dash time</a> to go with his prodigious frame. Still, pre-draft buzz was understandably hard to come by, and Campbell projected as an undrafted free agent. Dane Brugler rated him as the 115th best defensive lineman (out of 240) in the class in the 2025 edition of The Beast.\n\nPost-draft, Campbell landed with the Seahawks after minicamp tryouts with the Vikings and Eagles and spent the 2025 preseason there, playing 23 snaps across Seattle’s three exhibition games. He signed with the Seahawks’ practice squad on September 2, 2025, only to be released a day later in a series of transactions that will be of note to Packers fans. Former Packers defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles, current Packers running back Damien Martinez and one other player were released to make way for Campbell and two others on the Seattle practice squad, only for all six players to swap places again the very next day. Now, two of the six players involved are in Green Bay — the NFL world truly is small.\n\nCampbell finally arrived in Green Bay as a part of a flurry of late-season transactions leading up to the Packers’ playoff game against the Chicago Bears, joining the practice squad as o<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/77825/packers-make-4-more-roster-transactions-29-in-total-in-13-days\">ne of 29 roster moves in a 13-day window</a>. He didn’t appear in that playoff game — Isaiah Neyor was the only practice squad elevation — but the Packers thought enough of him to sign him to a reserve/future deal two days after their collapse in Chicago.\n\nNow, Campbell finds himself with a chance to make some noise in a defensive line group that can use all the help it can get. Defensive line has been a weakness in Green Bay for years, and injuries up front left them perilously thin at points last season. Nobody should count on Campbell to be a star, but if he can at least be a worthwhile depth piece, that’ll be a significant help to the Packers.\n\nHe’ll have competition. Beyond Wyatt and Hargrave, 2026 third-round pick Chris McClellan is the only roster lock, but fourth-year Karl Brooks and second-year Warren Brinson should be considered good bets. 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C.J. Dippre, who had started training camp on the physically unable to perform list, returned to practice. Dippre participated in the walkthrough session alongside four of the team’s other five tight ends. Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon, Tanner Arkin and Mitch Van Vooren were […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2448:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA- JUNE 11: CJ Dippre #81 of the New England Patriots walks on to the field before New England Patriots Minicamp on June 11, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Summer Lamont/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots’ tight end group received some reinforcements on Wednesday. C.J. Dippre, who had started training camp on the physically unable to perform list, returned to practice.\n\nDippre participated in the walkthrough session alongside four of the team’s other five tight ends. Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon, Tanner Arkin and Mitch Van Vooren were present, while Jack Westover missed a second consecutive practice due to undisclosed reasons.\n\nThe 24-year-old was spotted wearing a brace on his left wrist.\n\n\nPatriots wrapping up a walkthrough on Day 10. TE CJ Dippre was activated off of the PUP list. Absent: Romeo Doubs, Carlton Davis, Jack Westover, Caedan Wallace and Cameron Dorner. <a href=\"https://t.co/HEWekjoKSH\">pic.twitter.com/HEWekjoKSH</a>— Brian Hines (@iambrianhines) <a href=\"https://x.com/iambrianhines/status/2085022541446320349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nDippre originally arrived in New England as a rookie free agent last offseason. Initially a practice squad player, he was promoted to the 53-man roster in November to prevent other teams from poaching him. 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That kind of production is why the Giants, who had seen safeties Julian Love and Xavier McKinney leave in free agency the previous […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4440:\"\n\n\n \n Tyler Nubin | Getty Images \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin was a ballhawk while playing collegiately for Minnesota, with 13 interceptions, 11 passes defensed, and three forced fumbles in 55 games.\n\nThat kind of production is why the Giants, who had seen safeties Julian Love and Xavier McKinney leave in free agency the previous couple of offseasons, selected Nubin 47th in the 2024 NFL Draft.\n\nThe production has not translated. In 26 games over two seasons, Nubin has just three passes defensed, one fumble recovery, and no interceptions.\n\nNubin said Tuesday that he is hoping defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson’s scheme, similar to what he was asked to do at Minnesota, will lead to better production.\n\n\n#NYGiants safety Tyler Nubin discusses his offseason weight loss.— <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:yzk65g67jjun6ml2n3bewfwl?ref_src=embed\">Ed Valentine (@edvalentine.bsky.social)</a> <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:yzk65g67jjun6ml2n3bewfwl/post/3msdwvmuzoc2g?ref_src=embed\">2026-08-05T16:25:11.654Z</a>\n\n\n“It’s (Wilson’s scheme) great, man. It gives you a lot of opportunity to make plays. You got your eyes on the quarterback, and I think that’s something that I do very well, so something I’m really comfortable with, something I did a lot in college, so it’s going to be good,” Nubin said on Tuesday.\n\n“I think Dennard always has opportunistic defenses, looking back where he’s been, because they attack, and they make the offense think, gets them on their heels a little bit, whether that’s with the disguises or how we’re playing things, certain concepts. We can have our eyes on the quarterback and really go attack the football, so yeah, I think it’s definitely going to give me a really good opportunity for sure.”\n\nWilson’s coverage scheme is zone-based, using a lot of two-high safeties, quarters coverage, and cornerbacks aggressively pressing wide receivers at the line of scrimmage.\n\nNubin was asked to explain how zone-based coverage, often thought of as softer than man-to-man coverage, can be considered an attacking style.\n\n“Because it’s aggressive, man, especially when you have corners who can cover, especially when you have linebackers like we have. (Inside linebacker) Tremaine (Edmunds) and (inside linebacker) Arvell (Reese), who’s going to make that ball sail over the top.” Nubin said. “It allows you to be more aggressive on keying into the quarterback and where he’s going and jumping routes, whether that’s across the middle, whether that’s deep post routes, going to the post. 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Atlanta should move quickly to minimize the impact of this injury. \n\nHere are the most notable free agents on the market.\n\nLeonard Floyd\n\nFloyd was one of the first names that came to mind after Walker’s injury was confirmed. It wouldn’t take Floyd long to acclimate to the playbook, and he was a productive member of last year’s pass rush, finishing with the second most pressures <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/teams/2025/REGPO/atlanta-falcons/defense-pass-rush\">(36)</a> on the team. \n\nFloyd wouldn’t be able to replace Walker’s impact in the run game, but he’s a known commodity that can produce as a pass rusher. Floyd is likely going to have to come down from his 2025 asking price if he wants to return to the Falcons.\n\n\nLeonard Floyd wraps up Stafford on 3rd down 💪 LARvsATL on ESPN/ABC Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> and ESPN App <a href=\"https://t.co/7K7cJh1530\">pic.twitter.com/7K7cJh1530</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2005835053943632351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 30, 2025</a>\n\n\nJoey Bosa\n\nBosa would be a big-name addition, but he doesn’t feel like a realistic option for the team. A player that’s suffered so many injuries throughout their career probably isn’t the best player to rely on, but Bosa himself will likely want to go to a team with better Super Bowl odds.\n\nKyle Van Noy\n\nVan Noy is getting up there in years, but he’s still been a productive player in a rotational role. 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We are looking to attack a defense.”\n\n“We’re looking to attack fronts, to expose space, to create run lanes, to create explosives.” Taylor reiterated. “I mean, we don’t look at the run game as a way to stay on track. We look at the run game as a way to attack defenses and really be explosive and continue to just put our foot on the gas the entire game.”\n\nOur own Jeff Berckes recently wrote <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1117824/explaining-explosive-plays-the-nfls-most-nebulous-important-stat\">a spectacular piece</a> on the topic of explosives, and after watching the Bears offense last season, it’s no surprise to hear that our head coach is relaying the message of importance to his entire staff. Last season, Chicago was one of the most explosive teams in the league despite being near the bottom in 2024.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> Offensive Explosive Play Rates 2025 Explosive Rush Leaders: BAL, CHI Explosive Pass Leaders: NE, BUF <a href=\"https://t.co/2tw9zczHAA\">pic.twitter.com/2tw9zczHAA</a>— SFdata9ers🏈📊 (@sfdata9ers) <a href=\"https://x.com/sfdata9ers/status/2011150127071969736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> Explosive Play Rates 2024 Despite all the injuries, <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/SF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SF</a> remained an elite team in explosive plays on both sides of the ball. The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#49ers</a> finished the season with the 4th-highest offensive explosive play rate and the 3rd-lowest allowed on defense. <a href=\"https://t.co/VigIpOOvgL\">pic.twitter.com/VigIpOOvgL</a>— SFdata9ers🏈📊 (@sfdata9ers) <a href=\"https://x.com/sfdata9ers/status/1877134690509009192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2025</a>\n\n\nAs you can see from the charts above and in reading JB’s article, and as we all saw last season with Swift and Monangai, explosives are far more than flea-flickers and Hail-Mary’s. The run game can create chunk plays, which keep defenses honest and exploit mismatches. Which leads me to the two players Press highlighted. Cole Kmet and Darnell Wright. This is the second coach to praise Kmet’s team-first mentality and laud his behavior and leadership. Easy to see why for those that have followed Kmet his entire career, but important, no less. Especially with two very young tight ends in his position room.\n\n\nTE Cole Kmet epitomizes what this <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> Offense and Team is all about. The value of his versatility is matched only by his selflessness. Watch the two clips below…. • Cole Kmet on wanting to win more than he wants the ball. • OC Press Taylor on just how important Cole is… <a href=\"https://t.co/YimFfCWzw9\">pic.twitter.com/YimFfCWzw9</a>— Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) <a href=\"https://x.com/HerbHoward411/status/2085014623300805028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nSurely, selflessness and ability contribute to more explosive plays. Which brings me to our <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-ot-darnell-wright-agrees-to-four-year-116m-extension\">newly extended</a> STUD of a right tackle, Darnell Wright. Coach Taylor referred to Wright as one of the team’s best players and admitted to wanting to feature him and get behind he and right guard Jonah Jackson, but admitted even when plays aren’t designed to go behind those two behemoths, that “the ball tends to find its way back there because of the things he does well.”\n\nFor the first time in a long time, Bears fans not only have a roster capable of taking the top off the defense and putting points on the board, but also has a mindset among their coaches to be explosive. Every. Single. 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Sure, maybe injuries result in Carolina Panthers QB Haynes King seeing the field and he runs enough to be in the QB2 conversation, but that is a ton of projecting for a guy who may never take an NFL snap under center. In this article I get into: Fernando Mendoza Ty Simpson Carson Beck Drew Allar Cade Klubnik Cole Payton Taylen Green Garrett Nussmeier If there are QBs I did not cover in the article that you want to know more about hit me up in the comments and I\'ll provide my thoughts on them. Check out my rookie rankings to see how I break the QB class up tier-wise. Thank you guys for supporting my work this offseason! submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:1428:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vgakng/2026_rookie_qb_dynasty_strategy_mendoza_or_wait/\"> </a> With the Reading the Offseason Tea Leaf series wrapping up I finally have time to get into my bread and butter. I\'m talking about Rookie content. Today I bring you write-ups on all of the QBs that have a chance to be fantasy relevant. Sure, maybe injuries result in Carolina Panthers QB Haynes King seeing the field and he runs enough to be in the QB2 conversation, but that is a ton of projecting for a guy who may never take an NFL snap under center. In this article I get into: Fernando Mendoza Ty Simpson Carson Beck Drew Allar Cade Klubnik Cole Payton Taylen Green Garrett Nussmeier If there are QBs I did not cover in the article that you want to know more about hit me up in the comments and I\'ll provide my thoughts on them. Check out my <a href=\"https://optimusfantasy.com/rookie-rankings-cam-white/\">rookie rankings</a> to see how I break the QB class up tier-wise. 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A lot higher than he used to be. The Athletic’s Mike Sando compiles an annual survey of 50 coaches and executives to rank the starting quarterbacks (plus would-be young starters and lingering veterans who are borderline starters/backups) by tiers. A Tier […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6072:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams an NFC Championship NFL football game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhere does the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl champion quarterback fit in the NFL’s landscape? A lot higher than he used to be.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/?source=athletic_user_shared_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\">The Athletic’s Mike Sando compiles an annual survey</a> of 50 coaches and executives to rank the starting quarterbacks (plus would-be young starters and lingering veterans who are borderline starters/backups) by tiers. A Tier 1 quarterback is the best of the best, whereas a Tier 5 quarterback is is anywhere from an unknown to not a viable starter. The tier numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) are then averaged out and QBs are ranked accordingly by their average tier ranking, not where the evaluators would rank a QB as far as top five, top ten, etc. \n\nSam Darnold has had to take the difficult road to work his way up the rankings. From purgatory with the New York Jets to the Lombardi Trophy with Seattle, Darnold has moved up a tier for a third consecutive year. His aggregate ranking is 14th, tied with Baker Mayfield. \n\nCheck out some of the quotes:\n\n\nDarnold’s climb over the past three seasons is rare for an established starter in the 13-year history of QB Tiers.\n\n\n\n“Sam played his ass off the last two years,” a head coach said.\n\n\n\nDarnold’s improvement from 4.00 to 2.36 is a full tier better than runner-up Daniel Jones among the 19 quarterbacks who appeared in all three surveys and had debuted before 2024.\n\n\n\n[…]\n\n\n\n“There are so many factors that determine a quarterback’s success, and Darnold’s the best example of it,” an exec said. “To get him into the right system, with the right coaches, and you have a game-breaking receiver, and a good defense. It’s a lot easier.”\n\n\n\n[…]\n\n\n\n“Sam is at his best when you run the ball, play defense and then he’s not in position to turn the ball over,” an exec said, “but when his number is called, he can make big plays. If they don’t start running the football, they probably don’t win the Super Bowl.”\n\n\nFor more context, a Tier 2 quarterback, “carries his team sometimes,” “handles pure-passing situations in doses or has other dimensions that elevate him above Tier 3,” and “has a hole or two in his game.” The Tier 2 range starts with Lamar Jackson at No. 5 and cuts off at Jalen Hurts at No. 17. The Tier 3 “Legit starter but needs better running game or defense to win” quarterback starts with Bo Nix and ends with the 2026 version of Kirk Cousins. The only Tier 1 QBs are Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, and Joe Burrow.\n\nThe one sort of critical remark re Darnold is not completely unfounded. Sando noted that Darnold has had the best support from his defense and special teams over the past two seasons, which means he’s been in one of the more optimal environments for a quarterback to succeed. The good news? He’s succeeding instead of dragging a talented team down. In many respects, this is not too dissimilar from Russell Wilson getting to benefit from an elite defense and special teams unit at the start of his career. It’s almost as if being good to great in all of the most important areas of football is extremely valuable, and putting everything on the QB’s plate is not optimal!\n\nI have no issue with Darnold’s tier ranking even if I’d separate the tie and put Darnold above Mayfield (who somehow got a Tier 1 vote). I’d also rank him above No. 11 Caleb Williams, who’s being over-stated in my opinion and we should probably wait a little bit to see if he can build on 2025 by not having to rely on so many improbable fourth quarter comebacks. Brock Purdy is still in Tier 2, which is totally fine when you consider he was an MVP finalist in 2023 and played well under difficult circumstances in 2025. Every Tier 1 or Tier 2 QB except Justin Herbert has at least won a playoff start, while 12 out of 17 have made a Conference Championship, and eight have reached a Super Bowl. 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But Glenn still is confident that Sadiq will be ready for the regular-season opener. <a href=\"https://t.co/CZKyzH5SD5\">pic.twitter.com/CZKyzH5SD5</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2084653476227719636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s a positive that Sadiq is likely to be ready by Week 1, but the Jets are surely hoping he won’t be out for long. Training camp reps are arguably more important to Sadiq than any other player on the team.\n\nSadiq is a rookie who is working to master the playbook. He also plays one of the most complex positions to learn in the NFL. He is also a player working to refine his technique. And he needs to develop chemistry with quarterback Geno Smith. Simply put, these practices are built to benefit players like Sadiq far more than your run of the mill NFL veterans. \n\nGlenn’s statement has a lot of wiggle room so it is conceivable that Sadiq’s absence will be short lived. 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We ran a FEED post, asking our community members if they think the ranking of Crosby was fair. The general consensus among our […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2160:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 09: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during mandatory minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nRecently, ESPN polled NFL types to rank the top 10 pass-rushers in the NF going into the 2026 season.\n\nLas Vegas Raiders’ star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby ranked No. 4 on the list. We ran a FEED post, asking our community members if they think the ranking of Crosby was fair.\n\nThe general consensus among our FEED resposnes was, yes, the ranking of Crosby was fair.\n\nYes, the primary judging criteria for pass-rushers is sack totals. Crosby had 10 sacks in 15 games last season, which was tied for the 15th most in the league. But there is so much more to playing edge than sack totals. Crosby had a career-high 28 tackles for loss in 2025, which was the second highest total in the NFL.\n\nHe also rarely comes off the field and he is a complete player. 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Rebuilders are full of glee as they hoard their picks, while contenders are scheming how they can pry some of those picks away, and dynasty players everywhere are champing at the bit to draft their favorite prospect.\nThis 12-part series will use the latest <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/index.php?type=superflex\">Superﬂex Rookie ADP</a> data available at Dynasty League Football. We will focus on the player or players likely to be available in that speciﬁc range we’re covering and will also include options based on the 1QB rookie ADP, whenever actionable, for those who play in that format.\nThe late first in rookie drafts this year is a bit of a minefield. This is not a deep class, and a player we will see here – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993990/Ty_Simpson\">Ty Simpson</a> – is not expected to play until 2028 if everything goes to plan. This class thins out fast, which could lead to more movement via trade. Of course, we can find value anywhere, and below we will look at players who could be available in the last portion of the first round in your superflex rookie drafts.\nSuperflex 1.12 – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994701/Denzel_Boston\">Denzel Boston</a>, WR CLE\nLinked to many receiver-needy teams, Denzel Boston did go to a team with an acute need in the Cleveland Browns, though he was the team’s second receiver drafted after <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994519/KC_Concepcion\">KC Concepcion</a>. The presence of Concepcion mutes his value a bit, but Boston is still a talented receiver and the two can coexist with relative ease.\nBoston started slow at Washington but became its best receiver over his final two seasons. His size and physicality made him a unique redzone weapon, helping him pile up 20 receiving scores in 2024 and 2025 combined. 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Rookie offensive lineman Max Iheanachor and former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar have been tested early and often by the Steelers and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.\n\nSteelers head coach Mike McCarthy loves what he’s seeing. \n\n“This is incredible work for us offensively, and I know we’re stressing them, too,” McCarthy said. “This is what you want out of training camp. You don’t want to ever have to get to a point in training camp and say, ‘Hey, can you give me this scheme or this formation or this stress point?’ The offense gives the defense that. The defense has definitely given us that.” \n\nHere is Wednesday’s Three Rivers Report.\n\nBehind The Steel Curtain\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172962/steelers-sign-former-green-bay-packers-wide-receiver-jakobie-keeney-james-dk-metcalf-roman-wilson\">Steelers sign former Packers Receiver</a>: Pittsburgh brings in young wideout who spent a brief amount of time in Green Bay.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172969/former-steelers-cornerback-retires-from-nfl-ahkello-witherspoon\">Former Steelers cornerback retires from the NFL</a>: Ahkello Witherspoon calls it a career. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172975/steelers-training-camp-max-iheanachor-highlights-physical-day-of-practice-roman-wilson-kaleb-johnson\">Rookie Max Iheanachor turns heads at training camp</a>: An encouraging report for the rookie offensive lineman\n\n\nThe Feed\n\nBe sure to join <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/feed\">The Feed</a>. Thanks to Polamolecules_Dude for this post on Darnell Washington.\n\nPittsburgh Steelers\n\n\n<a href=\"https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/are-you-kidding-me-florio-rails-against-idea-steelers-are-super-bowl-team/\">Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio dismisses the Steelers’ Super Bowl chances</a>: That seems harsh.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://steelersnow.com/mike-mccarthy-likes-what-hes-seen-from-steelers-rookie-hes-done-a-good-job/\">Germie Bernard gets praise from Mike McCarthy</a>: The rookie is impressing.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2026/08/05/dowdle-warren-nfl-trainingcamp-runningback-mccarthy/stories/202608040039\">Rico Dowdle is ready to form a 1-2 punch with Jaylen Warren</a>: The Steelers have two great options in the backfield.\n\n\nNFL\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123880/nfl-training-camp-standouts-players-eagles-bills-chiefs-bears\">Bills WR D.J. Moore is impressive in his first training camp</a>: There’s a new number one option in town for Buffalo.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123564/larry-fitzgerald-nfl-hall-of-fame-drop-stats-cardinals\">Larry Fitzgerald prepares for his gold jacket</a>: The former Cardinal gets his gold jacket ahead of being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-draft/131969/gabe-jacas-contract-details-injury-waiver?_gl=1*194h3rt*_gcl_au*MTYwNjc1MjY1MS4xNzg1ODQ3NzY2*_ga*MTQ5NjYxNjE1Mi4xNzg1ODQ3Nzcx*_ga_2M5GYNY1YS*czE3ODU5MzU4ODkkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODU5MzYwNzUkajQ0JGwwJGgw\">Patriots contract with rookie Gabe Jacas has interesting injury language</a>: The Patriots covered their bases.\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/account/profile\">Sign up for an account</a> and get:\n\nNew, improved notifications system! \n\nFewer ads\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\nFor now, though, here is the Tuesday Three Rivers Report.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785938400;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:684;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8c5388cebbb9e155c9f474cef9658d9c\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Jaylen Waddle embracing a team-first mindset early on with the Broncos\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/180502/jaylen-waddle-embracing-a-team-first-mindset-early-on-with-the-broncos\";s:11:\"description\";s:355:\"The biggest addition the Denver Broncos made this offseason was trading for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. It came at a hefty cost. Nevertheless, the Broncos are confident they will see an immediate return on their big-time investment. Denver’s ultimate goal this season is the Super Bowl. Few teams can realistically say that, but for them—it’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4378:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JULY 31: Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) of the Denver Broncos sign autographs for young fans after practice on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Broncos Park in Centennial, Colo.(Photo by Timothy Hurst/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nThe biggest addition the Denver Broncos made this offseason was trading for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. It came at a hefty cost. Nevertheless, the Broncos are confident they will see an immediate return on their big-time investment.\n\nDenver’s ultimate goal this season is the Super Bowl. Few teams can realistically say that, but for them—it’s true. In order to accomplish that, the team will have to be much better on offense and unleash untapped dimensions of their aerial attack in 2026 that were missing last year.\n\nThroughout the offseason, Waddle has earned praise from his coaches and teammates for what he brings to the table. However, he knows it will take more than just him to get the Broncos’ offense to the next level. After yesterday’s practice, Waddle approached the aforementioned with humility and embraced a team-first attitude when asked about making the offense more dynamic.\n\n“I wouldn’t even say it’s just me. We have a lot of playmakers around us, so they want to get playmakers in space. They want us to get the ball in a hurry, get the ball out fast and just allow us to create plays. I don’t necessarily think it’s just me. We have a lot of playmakers, so just designing different things to get us in space,” added Waddle.\n\n\nSI\'s <a href=\"https://x.com/AlbertBreer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AlbertBreer</a> on Waddle and Mims: \"Jaylen Waddle has arrived as advertised. The most noticeable and unique quality he brings to the table from Miami is his combination of elite long speed and sudden stop-and-start ability.\" \"And Marvin Mims Jr. has had an outstanding… <a href=\"https://t.co/8S7lTxM4Xu\">pic.twitter.com/8S7lTxM4Xu</a>— SleeperBroncos (@SleeperBroncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperBroncos/status/2084710108387287057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nTransitioning to a new team isn’t always easy. Though for Waddle, heading from Miami to Denver has been a relatively smooth process. While he is still learning the ropes and getting acclimated to the area, the sixth-year pro gave rave reviews about the team’s culture. Moreover, expressed gratitude for how everyone in the organization treated him from the day he arrived in the Mile High City.\n\n“It’s just the team. They welcomed me with open arms since Day 1. I kind of grew to know not just Pat, but my receiver group, and the defense and everyone. It’s like a big family here. It just makes it easy to come to work. It makes it easy to come to work, go out there and compete in front of the fans on days like this.”\n\nIn his first three years in the NFL, Waddle <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WaddJa00.htm\">surpassed</a> the 1,000-yard mark. The past two seasons, there has been some statistical regression. That’s by no fault of his own and can mostly be attributed to the quarterback issues with the Dolphins. In his first year with the Broncos, the sky is the limit for Waddle.\n\nHe expressed confidence and optimism for the upcoming season. One of those reasons is because of who he is going up against on a daily basis. The Broncos boast one of the league’s best secondaries that will present him with more challenges leading up to the start of the season. Iron sharpens iron, and Waddle believes going up against Denver’s high-caliber defense will improve his play.\n\n“Our defense is definitely top in the league. Just having that back and forth with them, front to the back end, to the linebackers. It just makes us play true. We try to go out there, give them good looks and compete really hard against them. Our defense is hard to get a yard on, I can tell you that.”\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785938400;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";i:1;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:685;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9c984a4a390db1a1aae970ce4e3f6b2c\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Bears activate T.J. Edwards from the Active/Non-Football Injury List\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119984/bears-activate-t-j-edwards-from-the-active-non-football-injury-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:358:\"The Chicago Bears are getting one of their defensive leaders back, as starting middle linebacker T.J. Edwards has been activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury List. Edwards was placed on the list before training camp with a minor muscle strain suffered while working out on his own after the OTAs and minicamps concluded. He had already returned […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1483:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) runs after an interception against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at Levi\'s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Chicago Bears are getting one of their defensive leaders back, as starting middle linebacker T.J. Edwards has been activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury List. \n\nEdwards was placed on the list before training camp with a minor muscle strain suffered while working out on his own after the OTAs and minicamps concluded. He had already returned to offseason activities after rehabbing his fractured fibula from the Wildcard game, so the strain was unrelated to that injury.\n\nThe Bears will likely ramp T.J. up over the next day or two at training camp before clearing him for 100% participation. \n\nThe Bears are in shorts and shells today and are scheduled for full pads tomorrow. \n\nOffensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, nickleback Kyler Gordon, defensive lineman Shemar Turner, and linebackers Keyshaun Elliott and Noah Sewell remain on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. They can be at Halas Hall for meetings and rehab, but can’t get on the practice field until removed from the list. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785938400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Injuries\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5960;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"T.J. Edwards\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:686;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"eebdd7163741152129184ffa1748d040\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Falcons Reacts Survey: Projecting Zachariah Branch’s rookie year\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-news/94771/falcons-reacts-survey-projecting-zachariah-branchs-rookie-year\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. One of the top training camp standouts so far has been Zachariah Branch. The rookie wide receiver is turning heads with his explosiveness, route-running, and hands. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1686:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Zachariah Branch #17 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during training camp at IBM Performance Field on July 29, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-training-camp/94716/zachariah-branch-arrives-falcons-training-camp-day-3-report-falcoholic-live\">One of the top training camp standouts so far</a> has been Zachariah Branch. The rookie wide receiver is turning heads with his explosiveness, route-running, and hands. There was genuine excitement about the Falcons selecting him in the third round. Seeing clips of him <a href=\"https://x.com/MilesGarrettTV/status/2084290553798090788\">making outstanding contested grabs</a> will only further raise expectations within an offense filled of playmakers.\n\nGiven the uncertainty at the quarterback position and how Branch will fare against press coverage for a player of his size, it could take time for the production to become consistent. Wide receiver is one of the more difficult positions for rookies to acclimate to in the NFL. That won’t stop fans from discussing how big an impact the 2023 First-Team All-American could immediately have. \n\nHow productive do you believe Branch will be in his first season? \n\n\nSign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys:\n\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785938370;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"Atlanta Falcons news\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13320;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Zachariah Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:687;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c30c44f8f64b86551fa20e9c4453e5d2\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Los Angeles Chargers news: Can UDFA CB Avery Smith be LAC’s next UDFA gem?\";s:4:\"link\";s:136:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64899/los-angeles-chargers-news-can-udfa-cb-avery-smith-be-lacs-next-udfa-gem\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"Good morning, Chargers fans! UDFA rookie cornerback Avery Smith has been turning heads in training camp thus far with multiple standout days. He had the chance to learn behind former first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell while at Toledo and that mentorship seems to be paying off early in the pros. It’s still very early, but this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3657:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Avery Smith of the Toledo Rockets participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Chargers fans!\n\nUDFA rookie cornerback Avery Smith has been turning heads in training camp thus far with multiple standout days. He had the chance to learn behind former first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell while at Toledo and that mentorship seems to be paying off early in the pros.\n\nIt’s still very early, but this is not unlike the path other former UDFA corners took to making the Chargers roster, including Nikko Reed a year ago who may have been joined by Eric Rogers if it wasn’t for a major injury to the latter during the preseason.\n\nAs of this moment, do you think Smith will break through to the final roster in September? Do you think Reed will keep his spot as the final corner kept? Let us know all of your thoughts below!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\nChargers News\n\nThe Chargers defense dominated the <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/training-camp-report-day-6-pads-derwin-james\">first day of pads</a> behind a strong effort by the secondary (Chargers.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/08/04/chargers-training-camp-standouts-derwin-james-nadame-tucker-justin-herbert/91172985007/\">Standouts</a> from the Chargers’ first padded practice (Chargers Wire)\n\nIs <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/all-signs-now-point-to-derius-davis-defying-the-odds-at-chargers-training-camp\">Derius Davis</a> defying the odds in training camp right now? (Bolt Beat)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/chargers-undrafted-free-agents-shaking-up-depth-chart-demanding-roster-spots\">Two UDFAs</a> have been shaking up training camp through the first week (Bolt Beat)\n\nNFL News\n\nThe Ravens agreed to a massive extension with wide receiver <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25461543-zay-flowers-ravens-agree-140m-contract-extension-updated-nfl-salary-cap-ahead-2026-season\">Zay Flowers</a> (Bleacher Report)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49489688/2026-nfl-training-camps-five-trade-offers-proposals-49ers-patriots-commanders-cardinals-colts\">Five NFL trades</a> that could help both sides get better (ESPN)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-three-things-to-watch-for-in-panthers-cardinals-pro-football-hall-of-fame-game\">Three things to watch for</a> in this week’s Hall of Fame Game (NFL.com)\n\nThese <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-training-camp-battles-2026-rookies-competing-for-starting-spots/\">10 rookies</a> are fighting for a starting job in year one (CBS Sports)\n\nTodd Bowles told reporters that he isn’t worried about the <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/todd-bowles-on-vita-vea-were-not-concerned-at-this-point\">Vita Vea</a> situation right now (Pro Football Talk)\n\nWhat we learned at <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/what-learned-cowboys-camp-george-pickens\">Cowboys training camp</a> (Sports Illustrated)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785937800;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9511;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Keaton Mitchell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:688;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"38ca87a0f8c6294d53b537ead3f23da1\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Arizona Cardinals news: Jacoby Brissett is not viewed as a starting NFL QB\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/93106/arizona-cardinals-news-jacoby-brissett-kyler-murray-carson-beck\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"In a new set of NFL quarterback rankings, the Arizona Cardinals do not have a passer ranked within the top 32. Yes, you read that right. The Cardinals’ presumed starter in Jacoby Brissett is not ranked among the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL, despite actually being one of the 32 expected to start for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3220:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn a new set of NFL quarterback rankings, the Arizona Cardinals do not have a passer ranked within the top 32.\n\nYes, you read that right. The Cardinals’ presumed starter in Jacoby Brissett is not ranked among the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL, despite actually being one of the 32 expected to start for a club this year. Mike Sando of The Athletic has Brissett ranked 33rd out of 35 total quarterbacks, which include players like Shedeur Sanders, Michael Penix Jr., and J.J. McCarthy who are in tight battles with Deshaun Watson, Tua Tagovailoa, and Kyler Murray, respectively.\n\n\n2026 QB Tiers is live!!<a href=\"https://x.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TheAthletic</a> keeps raising the bar in terms of production quality This year you can produce your own tiers with your own votes Link in replies <a href=\"https://t.co/MAy63JiKz5\">pic.twitter.com/MAy63JiKz5</a>— Mike Sando (@SandoNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/SandoNFL/status/2084635322013626623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Cardinals are also spending some of the most money on the quarterback position in the entire NFL thanks to the $36.8 million they are handing Murray in guaranteed money despite him being a member of the Vikings this season.\n\nAt this moment in the preseason, do you still feel the Cardinals handled the quarterback situation as well as they could have? If not, what do you think would have been a better plan? 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Edwards will be back on the practice field for the Bears. The team activated Edwards from the non-football injury list on Wednesday morning. Edwards has been sidelined by a calf injury he picked up ahead of training camp and will likely be eased back into practice in hopes of avoiding any recurrence of the issue. Edwards missed seven games during the 2025 season due to injury and he fractured his fibula in their playoff win over the Packers, so he and the team will be hoping for better health all around this season.Edwards had 67 tackles, an interception return for a touchdown and a half-sack in his 10 regular season starts last year. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785937294;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5960;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"T.J. 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It\'s hard to find much fault with a new record deal.But the market for running backs continues to languish. Sure, it\'s gotten somewhat better in recent years. It\'s still far behind where it should be. If Gibbs is determined to take it where it should go, the Robinson contract becomes a ball and chain to that effort.The Lions will say, \"The market is the market.\" They\'ll assume it\'s good enough to pay Gibbs $23 million per year in new money or maybe even $22.5 million or perhaps as little as $22.26 million.Gibbs can counter by pointing to his impact on the offense. In 2025, he had 1,929 yards from scrimmage and 20 total touchdowns. Last year, he had 1,839 yards from scrimmage and 18 total touchdowns. He finished third on the team in receiving yards, with 616.Then there\'s the fact that the Lions have moved on from David Montgomery. They\'ll rely even more on Gibbs in 2026. It gives Gibbs leverage.The team\'s current posture fuels his case, too. They finished fourth in the NFC North last year. The offense, despite the presence of a weapon like Gibbs, sputtered relative to the Ben Johnson era. The Lions need the offense, and the team overall, to perform better this year. Another failure to make the playoffs will make key seats hot in 2027. That gives Gibbs even more leverage.From the franchise\'s perspective, the Lions won\'t want to blow up the running back market. Beyond the realities of the salary cap, other teams will frown upon a contract that makes it more expensive for them to sign their own running backs to new deals, since those players will say, \"The market is the market.\"It\'s an example of the sometimes subtle, sometimes not, collusion that absolutely exists in the NFL. Teams that do unconventional things aren\'t simply ridiculed by other clubs. They\'re resented. An outlier deal makes it harder for the result of the league to do business on their terms.Through it all, the clock is ticking. The regular season is coming. The Lions need Gibbs on the practice field. They\'ll need him to be playing in games.For Gibbs, who is 24 and has had three Pro Bowl seasons, this is his one chance to truly break the bank. He should hold firm for what he has earned, and what he has earned is objectively more than $22.56 million or $22.5 million or $23 million per year.On Tuesday, the Ravens gave receiver Zay Flowers a new deal worth $35 million per year in new money. And while it\'s apples and oranges on the surface, all of the fruit ends up in the same basket. At this point in time, Gibbs is a much more valuable piece than Flowers. Why should the bright lines of the by-position market change that? It all comes down to Gibbs\'s resolve. At some point, the Lions will have no choice but to blink. The question is whether he\'ll hold firm until that happens.The predicament is one of the basic realities of the draft system. 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That’s a far cry from the $58 million in guarantees that had roughly $16 million in total bonuses in the <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/7/31/23286557/49ers-deebo-samuel-contract-extension-official\">previous contract extension</a> Deebo signed in 2022.\n\nDeebo Samuel’s incentives in 2026\n\nSamuel will receive a $20,000 per game active bonus. That’s filed under “Likely to be earned.” So that’s an extra $340,000 in Deebo’s pocket if he’s active for all 17 regular season games.\n\nSamuel also has a Pro Bowl incentive. If he makes it, he’ll earn $100,000.\n\nThere’s a “scrimmage yard incentive” for Deebo as well. If he has 600 yards from scrimmage, he’ll earn $200,000. If he reaches 803 scrimmage yards, Deebo would earn $450,000.\n\nThere’s an important qualifier here, as these values double if the 49ers make the playoffs. That goes for the other incentives we’ll touch on, too.\n\nThere’s a total touchdown incentive for Samuel. If he scores five times, he earns $200,000. 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The Falcons announced that Robinson finalized the deal on Wednesday morning. In comments to the team\'s website, Robinson said he put a high priority on remaining with one team for his entire career. \"God is so good,\" Robinson said. \"Without Him I wouldn\'t be here. To keep playing with these guys and this organization. This is one of my dreams, to stay <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/bijan-robinson-contract-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with one team</a>. I think that is such a cool thing just because guys like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan they all stayed on their one team, so I think that is a cool legacy thing for yourself. I am excited for everybody to keep watching the gifts that I have been given, and hopefully we get to do some incredible things. The signing is great, but it is more so for me, just being able to be here and play for this organization.\"It should be noted that Jordan didn\'t play his whole career with one team, although Robinson isn\'t the only one who has blocked out the Wizards era from their memories of Jordan\'s time in the NBA. 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In fact, Williams is listed as the 13th highest-paid RB in the league at $11,000,000 AAV.\n\nEven rookie Jeremiyah Love is making more before he even touches the ball in the NFL!\n\nIs Robinson worth twice as much as Williams?\n\nThe short answer here is no, but it’s like comparing apples to oranges. Yes, they both play running back, but their skill sets and how their coaches use them in different scenarios differ.\n\nIf you look at Robinson’s year-over-year numbers from Pro Football Reference, you will see that his past two years have been very similar when running the ball in terms of number of carries and yards gained. The total yards gained, as well as his average per carry last season, will have been slightly skewed by that 93-yard scamper.\n\nThere is a big change, however, in how he was used as a receiver. A targeted increase of almost 43% and an increase in receiving yards of just under 100%. With new head coach Kevin Stefanski’s offensive background, I doubt very much that his pass targets will drop this year. He’ll be used much like Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco as the workhorse of the offense.\n\nKyren Williams’ numbers tell a different story of their own. Even though there’s a drop in his number of carries due to Blake Corum getting more touches, his total yards are almost the same, while his yards per carry increase from 4.1 to 4.8. Fresher legs throughout the game? \n\nHave a look at the Succ%. That’s the rushing success rate per PFR:\n\n\nmeasures the percentage of run plays that keep an offense on schedule by gaining a specific value of needed yardage based on the down. A rush is successful if it gains at least 40% of the yards needed on 1st down, 60% on 2nd down, and 100% on 3rd or 4th down.\n\n\nIn other words, very useful carries. Robinson’s dropped while Kyren’s improved.\n\nThere were grumblings among some Rams fans when Williams was extended, but I’m not sure why. It’s obvious his production is similar, but he’s lacking the long speed and ‘flash’ that fans crave. The improvement in Williams’ receiving game is terrific, and if it continues, his deal gets better and better. At the risk of jinxing him, his ball security seems like less of an issue as well.\n\nRobinson, in a lot of ways, is like McCaffrey. 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Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to reporters before the start of today’s practice. Rachaad White and Nick Cross are scheduled for Q&As after practice, along with players getting interviewed on the field.. Dan Quinn said the team will be back in pads today, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10157:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWednesday is Day 6 of Washington Commanders training camp in Ashburn, VA. Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to reporters before the start of today’s practice. Rachaad White and Nick Cross are scheduled for Q&As after practice, along with players getting interviewed on the field..\n\nDan Quinn said the team will be back in pads today, with Laremy Tunsil and Sam Cosmi back on the field after getting the first vet rest days of training camp. There were too many penalties and bad snaps yesterday, and he wants to see that corrected during today’s practice in pads. All four QBs were practicing snaps with crew of centers the coaching staff is using with Nick Allegretti still sidelined with a calf injury. \n\nQuinn praised the players on both sides of the ball that are learning new systems/schemes. He was impressed with the team’s collective IQ, and their work with two new coordinators. OC David Blough and DC Daronte Jones are both calling plays for the first time at the NFL level, and the head coach praised two of their players. Jeremy Reaves has earned more time at safety and he’s an elite communicator, remarkable teammate/player. Dyami Brown returned to the team this year after spending a season with the Jaguars. Quinn called him a fantastic addition to the team, and said he’s already making an impact.\n\nHere’s more of what we heard from Quinn and Commanders players on Wednesday morning:\n\nLaremy Tunsil/Sam Cosmi back at practice after vet rest day:\n\n\nDan Quinn said Sam Cosmi and Laremy Tunsil will both be back on the field today. Another padded workout for the Commanders.— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2084973451962356204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nDrake Jackson out with illness:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> DE Drake Jackson missed yesterday\'s practice due to an illness and he\'ll miss practice again today.— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) <a href=\"https://x.com/tashanreed/status/2084974732185632904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nPenalties/bad snaps during practice:\n\n\nEffort was strong yesterday, but Dan Quinn says the penalties and errors (specifically had some snap issues) were higher than he’d like. Also says Laremy Tunsil and Sam Cosmi are back to practicing today.— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2084973503153922538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> HC Dan Quinn wasn\'t pleased with the penalties and errors at practice Tuesday. He\'s hoping to see that corrected today, which is the second days in pads.— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) <a href=\"https://x.com/tashanreed/status/2084973331384524810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nPlayer IQ and learning new offensive/defensive systems:\n\n\nQuinn said he is impressed with the collective football IQ and how well both sides of the ball have learned their respective systems— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZachSelbyWC/status/2084974237459067286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nDyami Brown:\n\n\nQuinn: Dyami has been a fantastic addition for us. He has made an excellent impact— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZachSelbyWC/status/2084974794672427480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nJeremy Reaves is an elite communicator, remarkable teammate/player:\n\n\nQuinn said Jeremy Reaves’ communication skills are “elite”— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZachSelbyWC/status/2084975394919243977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn: \"We could definitely use a lot more Jeremy Reaves. He\'s just a remarkable teammate, player. He\'s really made his presence felt.\"— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2084975659286220942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn said Jeremy Reaves has earned what he’s getting at safety. Squarely in the mix to start/play a lot. “We could use a lot more Jeremy Reaves,” Quinn said.— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2084980583831162984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nGrowth on offense:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@hogs_haven/post/DbqMFxej3j2/video-dan-quinn-was-asked-about-changes-growth-hes-seen-in-the-commanders-new-offense\" data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?maxheight=750&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.com%2F%40hogs_haven%2Fpost%2FDbqMFxej3j2&key=a95589c51263af39f0de8ef8737db4f3\"></a>\n\n\n\n\nRachaad White\n\n\n\nNick Cross\n\n\n\nTreylon Burks\n\nStefon Diggs signing with Washington:\n\n\nTalked with Commanders WR Treylon Burks after practice about the noise surrounding Stefon Diggs. Treylon told me, \"I\'m blind to it…the guys in our room we love each other. We\'re going to compete with each other. We\'re just going to keep this thing rolling.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/TKfxLOaS6q\">pic.twitter.com/TKfxLOaS6q</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2085033160056692945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nLawrence Cager\n\nCamp competition:\n\n\nCommanders TE Lawrence Cager on the competition level at camp this year. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/pwMYDeKL1Q\">pic.twitter.com/pwMYDeKL1Q</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2085011156700152098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nChris Paul\n\nNew offense, working with Laremy Tunsil:\n\n\nCommanders Guard Chris Paul on learning the new system and working alongside Laremy Tunsil <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a><a href=\"https://x.com/team980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@team980</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/1067theFan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1067thefan</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/AKFhKdymUw\">pic.twitter.com/AKFhKdymUw</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2085011821031780779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nAthan Kaliakmanis\n\nLearning from veterans:\n\n\nAthan Kaliakmanis on learning from Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/team980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@team980</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/1067theFan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1067theFan</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/33Ib97S161\">pic.twitter.com/33Ib97S161</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2085010803875336679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785935719;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:8:\"Pressers\";i:1;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";i:2;s:35:\"Washington Commanders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8392;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Nick Cross\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:696;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"84d0788e2e5687caab81214471b64500\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"L.A. Rams News: Aaron Donald reportedly has more plans than football\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145135/la-rams-news-aaron-donald-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:292:\"Playing in the NFL is one of the most impressive things an athlete can do, and it’s one of the biggest sports in the United States, but it appears that Aaron Donald has bigger plans than only coming back for a one season return. He may be looking at starting his own media business or […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6487:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: (L-R) Erica Donald and Aaron Donald attend the launch of Fanatics Studios, a new, transformative global sports and entertainment studio, during an event at Intuit Dome on January 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics \n\nPlaying in the NFL is one of the most impressive things an athlete can do, and it’s one of the biggest sports in the United States, but it appears that Aaron Donald has bigger plans than only coming back for a one season return. He may be looking at starting his own media business or becoming a media personality? We’re not exactly sure, but he seems to have plans! \n\nIt’s speculation, but reportedly Donald is making moves including potentially considering a “docuseries”. Would that be similar to The Last Dance (or something) but with Donald? Seems like folks would check that out.\n\nWe don’t know, yet, what Donald has planned, but playing football may just be a part of it. Either way, it appears Donald is likely coming back to play football, but if not, he appears to want to be a part of the game in some capacity.\n\nAnd if not, then maybe he is just doing this for publicity. That could be, but seems unnecessary, but what do I know?\n\nStay tuned as this is all very much still developing.\n\nThank you for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great Hump Day! We’re marching towards Friday. We’re marching towards the football season. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-donald-looks-to-establish-a-media-and-entertainment-footprint\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-donald-looks-to-establish-a-media-and-entertainment-footprint\">Aaron Donald looks to establish a media and entertainment footprint</a> (nbcsports)\n\n“Via Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Donald has hired Jon Rosen of Envisionary to “grow his businesses, brand partnerships, and overall profile in the <a href=\"https://frontofficesports.com/aaron-donald-media-future-rams-return/?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=Editorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">media and entertainment industries</a>.”\n\nPer Glasspiegel, Donald is currently developing a docuseries.\n\nEarlier this year, Donald served as a guest analyst for NBC’s Super Bowl pregame show.\n\nHe has otherwise kept a fairly low profile since retiring after the 2023 season. It appears that Donald will be re-entering the public eye in a significant way. All that’s left to be determined is whether it’s as a player, as a media personality — or both.“\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/05/rams-aaron-donald-retirement-return-media-docuseries/91176453007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/05/rams-aaron-donald-retirement-return-media-docuseries/91176453007/\">Report: Aaron Donald exploring media space, developing docuseries</a> (ramswire)\n\n“In the midst of considering a return to football, Donald is making moves in the media space. According to <a href=\"https://frontofficesports.com/aaron-donald-media-future-rams-return/\">Front Office Sports’ Ryan Glasspiegel</a>, Donald has sought further opportunities to expand his image.\n\nDonald is also in the process of developing a docuseries, one source said.\n\nDonald has signed with Jon Rosen’s management team at Envisionary to grow his businesses, brand partnerships, and overall profile in the media and entertainment industries, Rosen confirmed to FOS.“\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/04/rams-49ers-australia-travel-flight-week-1-game/91163861007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/04/rams-49ers-australia-travel-flight-week-1-game/91163861007/\">Rams will fly into Australia just one day before Week 1 game vs. 49ers</a> (ramswire)\n\n“The Rams’ <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=83224X1595658&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnfl%2Fgame%2F_%2FgameId%2F401872657%2F49ers-rams&xcust=SC1-SRAM_u5rPrB3MJYIQlNEVB2oFeO6&sref=https%3A%2F%2Ftheramswire.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Frams%2F2026%2F08%2F04%2Frams-49ers-australia-travel-flight-week-1-game%2F91163861007%2F\">Week 1 game</a> is against the 49ers in the league’s first game in Australia. The Rams are handling the trip differently than the 49ers, flying in the day before the game and flying out right after. It’s similar to what they did for a game last year in London, when they arrived the morning of the game, <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=83224X1595658&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnfl%2Fgame%2F_%2FgameId%2F401772635%2Frams-jaguars&xcust=SC1-SRAM_u5QEsMVgzgsQOiBJMUM3xmm&sref=https%3A%2F%2Ftheramswire.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Frams%2F2026%2F08%2F04%2Frams-49ers-australia-travel-flight-week-1-game%2F91163861007%2F\">beat the Jaguars</a> and got right back on a plane to go home. The Rams actually had people from their organization fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne and back, tracking when and how much they felt the effects of the jet lag. They came to the conclusion that the best way to handle it would be to prepare at home, fly as close to the game as possible, let adrenaline carry them through the game and then fly right home and rest up on the back end. 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And Clowney said he returned to Houston because he believes Ryans can do something no Texans coach has done, and reach the Super Bowl.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785935472;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:698;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"07276da0cd97accc688340f3d287ead7\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"Panthers vs Cardinals: Defensive Preview\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-analysis/60250/panthers-vs-cardinals-defensive-preview\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"Hello CSR! One more day until we get that precious, precious first preseason game. Its been a long off-season, but something resembling professional football is finally here! The Panthers (backup) defense will face off against a Cardinals (backup) offense led by Carson Beck this week, the 3rd round pick from this past draft at quarterback, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3394:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nHello CSR! One more day until we get that precious, precious first preseason game. Its been a long off-season, but something resembling professional football is finally here!\n\nThe Panthers (backup) defense will face off against a Cardinals (backup) offense led by Carson Beck this week, the 3rd round pick from this past draft at quarterback, so Arizona fans will likely be heavily invested in how the Cardinals offense looks in this game. The Panthers will be getting a look at several defensive backs and defensive linemen from the back end of their roster. Let’s take a look at what to watch for.\n\n\n\nBack up pass rush\n\nWith Nic Scourton on the shelf for the 2026 season, the Panthers won’t be playing Patrick Jones or Jaelan Phillips, and I wouldn’t be shocked if 2025 3rd round pick Princely Umanmielen doesn’t see much work in this game either. This leaves Trevis Gipson, Thomas Incoom, Cam Gill, and Nick Hampton expected to get the majority of the snaps throughout the game. These preseason games are opportunities for one of them to claim a primary backup spot at OLB as the 4th guy on the depth chart essentially. How well they do against a rookie quarterback and the 2nd and 3rd teams should be monitored.\n\n\n\nThe Corey Thornton and Will Lee show\n\nWith Mike Jackson and Jaycee Horn entrenched as the top 2 CBs, they definitely won’t play in this game. Its also possible Chau Smith-Wade doesn’t see a ton of work as a guy who has been through several preseasons in Carolina. One of the more interesting things to monitor during training camp has been the extensive work 2025 UDFA Corey Thornton and 2026 4th round pick Will Lee have gotten. Both should be safe to make the roster, and both could be major factors into the depth conversation going into the regular season. They may not play more than a quarter or two, but seeing how they perform will both be fun and will have real consequences for this team. I’m excited to see Will Lee go mix it up as an outside corner for the first time.\n\n\n\nInterior Defensive line rotation\n\nDerrick Brown, Bobby Brown III and Cam Jackson are both listed as the starting interior DL, but I could see Cam Jackson getting some action here after limited time in year one. Then the Panthers spent a 2nd round pick on Lee Hunter so he should be heavily involved from day one. Behind them, there’s definitely going to be space for someone to make the roster as key depth. Joe Person of the Athletic reported after practice on Tuesday that LaBryan Ray was placed on the reserve/retired list, so its unclear when he can or will return, and he’s been a major rotational piece for a few seasons now. So that leaves plenty of snaps on Thursday for Jared Harrison-Hunte, Aaron Hall, Elijah Garcia, Tywone Malone, and Kyon Barrs, who all should see a decent amount of time during these 4 quarters of an extra preseason game. I personally have my eyes on Aaron Hall, who has been said to be very impressive this off-season thus far.\n\n\n\nWhat are you watching for on the defensive side on Thursday?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785934800;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Cat Scratch Reader\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:26:\"Carolina Panthers analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"Carolina Panthers Preseason\";i:2;s:24:\"Carolina Panthers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13272;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Carson Beck\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:699;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a45a49fc50cfbd6043c616cb71b678c1\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Seahawks News: Day 1 of Hard Knocks reveals a bit about the Seahawks\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171701/seahawks-news-day-1-of-hard-knocks-reveals-a-bit-about-seahawks\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"From the ring ceremony to the depth chart blurred out on a white board, the Seattle Seahawks’ premiere episode of Hard Knocks showed us something behind the curtain. Did you watch? What stood out to you most? What did you find entertaining? Interesting? Anything new you learned about our squad? Or, was most of it […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5546:\"\n\n\n \n RENTON, WASHINGTON - JULY 25: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field before practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on July 25, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFrom the ring ceremony to the depth chart blurred out on a white board, the Seattle Seahawks’ premiere episode of Hard Knocks showed us something behind the curtain. Did you watch? What stood out to you most? What did you find entertaining? Interesting? Anything new you learned about our squad? Or, was most of it expected? Dive into the links, drink it up, and comment below. Be kind. Happy Wednesday. And.. Go, ‘Hawks!\n\n#np Get Up to Get Down by Ben Hauke\n\nSeattle Seahawks News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seasidejoe.com/p/when-will-seahawks-catch-their-first\">When Will Seahawks Catch Their First Loss? – Seaside Joe </a>How Brian Fleury could use “Dash Motion” to make Seahawks a more dangerous rushing offense\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/what-stood-out-seattle-seahawks-hard-knocks-debut\">What stood out from Seahawks’ ‘Hard Knocks’ debut – Seattle Sports </a>Here are a few initial impressions from the Seahawks’ first-ever appearance on HBO’s long-running “Hard Knocks” series.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/takeaways-from-seahawks-coordinators-brian-fleury-aden-durde-jay-harbaugh\">Takeaways From Seahawks Coordinators Brian Fleury, Aden Durde & Jay Harbaugh – Seahawks.com </a>Seattle’s offensive, defensive and special teams coordinators met with the media after Tuesday’s training camp practice.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/how-seahawks-defense-shows-its-still-hungry-notebook/\">How Seahawks defense shows it’s still hungry | Notebook – The Seattle Times </a>If you’ve wondered if the Seahawks defense might get complacent, a scene during Day 9 of training camp provided ample reason not to worry.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/camp-takeaways-jalen-milroe-brian-fleury-details-offense-ninth-practice\">Camp Takeaways: Jalen Milroe Continues to Impress, Seahawks Ready to Use Multitude of 2-Back Sets – Emerald City Spectrum </a>Back in pads for the third time so far in training camp, the Seattle Seahawks once again saw a step forward from second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe, while the defense held serve after a couple of standout practices for the offense.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi/what-to-take-away-from-seahawks-training-camp-practice-8\">What to Take Away From Seahawks Training Camp Practice #8 – si.com </a>The Seattle Seahawks are making big improvements on the eve of HBO’s Hard Knocks.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49427699/seattle-seahawks-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 Seattle Seahawks training camp: Latest intel, updates – ESPN.com </a>As Brian Fleury prepares to call plays for the first time, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald is trying to help his new offensive coordinator by hindering him.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmVWTqbhuk0\">Hard Knocks Seahawks Premiere LIVE Reaction | 12s React Instantly After the Episode – Sea Hawkers Podcast </a>Hard Knocks dropped its Seattle Seahawks premiere and we watched it live so we can all react to it together.\n\nNFC West News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/93138/arizona-cardinals-will-start-carson-beck-in-nfl-hall-of-fame-game\">Arizona Cardinals will start Carson Beck in NFL Hall of Fame Game – Revenge of the Birds </a>Arizona Cardinals will start rookie Carson Beck in the NFL Hall of Fame Game.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-depth-chart/160958/49ers-rookie-jaden-dugger-the-pass-rusher\">49ers rookie Jaden Dugger… the pass rusher? – Niners Nation </a>Jaden Dugger is cross-training as a pass rusher amid the injuries\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/145053/rams-aaron-donald-survey-fans-ty-simpson\">Not every Rams fan thinks Aaron Donald is a good idea – Turf Show Times </a>What Rams fans have to say about the 3 biggest offseason stories: Donald, Myles Garrett, and Ty Simpson\n\nFeed Post of the Day\n\nWant to make your voice heard and be a part of our Seahawks fan community? 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It’s free to join!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=fieldgulls&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fieldgulls.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785934800;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Pre-Snap Reads\";i:1;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:700;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6ef2939c9d84b4686ca1f53c7e4b40cf\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"NY Giants work out 8 players, sign a defensive back\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/166837/ny-giants-work-out-8-players-including-one-familiar-face\";s:11:\"description\";s:353:\"WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The New York Giants brought eight players to The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center on Tuesday for workouts, including former Giants defensive back Dee Williams. The Giants reportedly signed defensive back D.J. James. A sixth-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2024, he was waived at the end of the preseason. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3192:\"\n\n\n \n Dee Williams with the Giants. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The New York Giants brought eight players to The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center on Tuesday for workouts, including former Giants defensive back Dee Williams. The Giants <a href=\"https://x.com/DDuggan21/status/2084806146934604108\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/DDuggan21/status/2084806146934604108\">reportedly signed defensive back D.J. James</a>.\n\nA sixth-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2024, he was waived at the end of the preseason. He spent most of 2024 and 2025 on the Patriots’ practice squad, appearing in one game last season.\n\nWilliams played in 12 games for the Seattle Seahawks in 2024, and one for the Giants. He returned one kickoff for 23 yards for New York. He spent last season on the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad.\n\nHere is a synopsis of the other players worked out by the Giants:\n\nDarrian Dalcourt (G) — Dalcourt, 25, spent the 2024 season on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad after going undrafted out of Alabama. He was waived before the 2025 season, and spent parts of 2025 on the practice squads of the Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, and Browns. John Harbaugh has familiarity with him from Baltimore, and offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren from last season in Cleveland.\n\nWesley French (C) — French, 29, played in 17 games with three starts for the Indianapolis Colts in 2023. He spent 2024 on injured reserve, and was on the practice squads of the Browns and Dallas Cowboys last season.\n\nBrenden Jaimes (G) — The 27-year-old Jaimes was a fifth-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021. 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Woods comes to the team via Clemson after the Chiefs made him the 29th overall selection in the April draft. The rookie […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3019:\"\n\n\n \n ST. JOSEPH, MO - JULY 29: Peter Woods #99 walks to the field before practice during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on July 29, 2026 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThrough the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>’ first two padded practices this week at training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joe, rookie defensive tackle has looked like a star in the making.\n\n\nChiefs’ Peter Woods (99) vs. Hunter Nourzad <a href=\"https://t.co/GuBWow4Z5Z\">pic.twitter.com/GuBWow4Z5Z</a>— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) <a href=\"https://x.com/jessenewell/status/2084298010532385100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nWoods comes to the team via Clemson after the Chiefs made him the 29th overall selection in the April draft. The rookie — as well as his fellow first-year defenders — is also impressing one of his more veteran new teammates.\n\n“P-Woods, he’s a little pitbull,” defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga said after Tuesday’s practice. “He’s nasty. He’s got something to him, and he’s got a chip on his shoulder. [He’s] eager to learn — just a sponge. Just taking everything in and just learning and growing, it’s cool to see that. Really, all the rookies too. We’ve got a good group of rookies coming in.”\n\nTonga also noted Woods’ advanced moves for a rookie and fathoms that he will only improve with time.\n\n“He’s a D-lineman,” Tonga explained. “He can play the run. He can do the pass. Technique stuff, he’s obviously learning. It’s different in college, the speed of the game. He’s there. You watch him during practice and the things he’ll be flashing. Just for him to continue to learn and to grow, the sky’s the limit for P-Woods.”\n\n\nWalker cheats in run period a little… but Woods looks like such a handful inside <a href=\"https://t.co/Q4VhGZcaiV\">pic.twitter.com/Q4VhGZcaiV</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2084654014894088558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nWoods also should benefit from cutting his NFL teeth against some of the NFL’s best interior offensive linemen in center Creed Humphrey and guards Trey Smith and Kingsley Suamataia. Tonga confirmed that the trio is proving a formidable test for all of Kansas City’s defensive tackles in camp.\n\n“They’re the real deal having the three up front,” observed Tonga. “Really, the whole O-line, but going against Creed and Trey and all those boys, it’s iron on iron. 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Between 2023 and 2024, Douglas had started 14 total games and was on the field for almost 60% of the New England […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4366:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - July 28: New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas at training camp on July 28, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nDespite coming off a productive two-year stretch to open his NFL career, DeMario Douglas <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128295/demario-douglas-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">failed to find similar success</a> in his first season under head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.\n\nBetween 2023 and 2024, Douglas had started 14 total games and was on the field for almost 60% of the New England Patriots’ offensive snaps when healthy. In 2025, he started exactly zero games and played a mere 27% of snaps. He furthermore registered career-lows in targets (55) and catches (39).\n\nWhat was the problem? For Douglas, the adaptation to a new system under McDaniels proved to be a challenge. Fast forward a year, and he finds himself in an entirely different position.\n\n“I feel way more comfortable. Last year, I was really just getting the feel of it. Not really much of going through it,” Douglas explained after the Patriots’ ninth training camp practice on Tuesday. “Josh and [Todd Downing], they’ve been doing a great job of sitting us down and letting us break down the option routes.”\n\nSo far in his fourth training camp, Douglas has been a fixture among the Patriots’ starters. Predominately lining up in the slot, he has been a heavily-featured part of the passing game alongside fellow top-level wideouts A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.\n\nThat did not happen by accident. In fact, Mike Vrabel believes it is a logical continuation of his 2025 season.\n\n“I think the most impressive thing was that he was ready, whether he got 12 snaps or he got 30 snaps,” he explained. “I think some of his best plays were his ability to not catch the football and go and finish. He made plenty of plays for us, but his attitude remained really good. I know that every receiver wants to get the ball more.”\n\nThis spring and summer, Douglas has been getting the ball on a fairly regular basis. While Brown and Doubs continue to build their chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye, the former sixth-round draft pick is feeding off their first two seasons together.\n\nNow entering his third year with Maye, he says that a variety of reasons played into this development — from finding a routine that works for him, to maximizing his own 5-foot-8, 185-pound body, to turning into one of the veterans in the room. Add a player deeply invested in his craft and his team, and you get the 2025 version of DeMario Douglas.\n\n“The team means everything to me,” he said. “It’s my family away from my family. I have their back, and I know for sure they have my back. I’m only one call away. I make sure I get to know all of my teammates’ names, just in case. you never know what may happen; if we depart I’m only one call away. …\n\n“I don’t work hard for nothing. I try to relay it to the game. In the offseason when we work out, I make sure that I’m competing against myself and somebody else — somebody else that wants to get better than me. I feel like I just have to keep working and it shows on the field. ”\n\nThe results thus far have been promising, but Douglas will need to keep building on them. He did, after all, spend last year’s training camp as the top slot receiver as well. We all know how that turned out.\n\nThat said, is seems to be a clear difference between both his own and the team’s approach to his role this time around.\n\n“I think we will continue to try to find ways for Pop to help us and then look at where he can continue to improve,” said Vrabel. “But nobody cares more about the team than Pop Douglas. 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The offensive line depth chart would stay largely intact. Just six practices later, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6370:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWhen Jacksonville Jaguars starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen opened the 2026 training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list, the fan and media expectation seemed pretty straightforward: Walker Little would hold down the left tackle spot until Van Lanen returned. The offensive line depth chart would stay largely intact.\n\nJust six practices later, that expectation looks considerably less certain. \n\nAnton Harrison, the Jaguars’ 23rd overall pick in 2023 who has started 48 career games at right tackle, has spent the last six days primarily on the left side, and he has been dominant. Harrison was initially a left tackle in college at Oklahoma before Jacksonville drafted him 23rd overall in 2023 and moved him to the right side. Three years later, the conversation about moving him back to his natural position seems no longer hypothetical; it is happening on the practice field every single day.\n\n\n\nCoen-Approved\n\nAnton won all four of his one-on-one pass rush reps <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-training-camp/87035/chris-rodriguez-jr-brings-the-boom\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-training-camp/87035/chris-rodriguez-jr-brings-the-boom\">on the first padded practice</a> day, including two against Josh Hines-Allen, the franchise’s all-time sack leader, while head coach Liam Coen praised his consistency publicly after Day 5. But most importantly, Coen stopped well short of closing the door on the switch becoming permanent, telling reporters simply that the team was seeing what works and what does not and that a permanent move would not be unwelcome. \n\n\n“I think he’s done a nice job. It’s part of what we’ve done, moving those guys around and seeing what sticks and if that ends up sticking, hopefully that’s a good thing for us.”\n\n\nFor a coaching staff that has pretty clearly made a habit of backing up their public words with actions, this doesn’t ring as the normal NFL coachspeak word salad. The question is no longer whether Harrison can play left tackle. It’s about whether it makes sense for the Jaguars to allow him to.\n\n\n\nContingency or Test Drive?\n\nThe Harrison experiment did not emerge from nowhere, however. This is not the first time the current Jacksonville regime has leaned into offensive line versatility as a competitive philosophy. In their first season implementing Coen’s offensive system in 2025, the Jaguars cross-trained the majority of their offensive linemen throughout the offseason, deliberately creating competition and flexibility across every position on the front five. The result of that wide-open competition was a starting unit that most observers ultimately expected, but the process of getting there seemed to be an intentional, not accidental, process towards gaining a variety of experiences.\n\nAlso, one piece of context from that 2025 competition sharpens the current picture considerably. Cole Van Lanen likely entered that offseason as a general depth option for the team, with Walker Little as the expected starter at left tackle. In the true competition that ensued, he may have been a contender for the starting left tackle job before a shoulder injury temporarily removed him from the offseason program. Whether Van Lanen would have won that role outright then, had he remained healthy, is impossible to say with certainty, though a reasonable assumption with hindsight.\n\nUsing that example as a gauge, the team’s cross-training history clearly supports the move. If the Jaguars’ commitment to offensive line competition is a genuine organizational belief rather than simply a talking point, then Harrison’s current run at left tackle carries real weight beyond a temporary fill-in role.\n\n\n\nAdditional Considerations\n\nVan Lanen ultimately earned the starting job in 2025, and with it, a Week 17, three-year, $51 million extension that followed. Were Van Lanen to remain on the right upon his eventual return from injury, his $17-million annual average salary would place him as a top-10 right tackle salary, behind the Denver Broncos’ Mike McGlinchey ($17.5 million).\n\nHarrison, meanwhile, is under contract through 2027, following the team picking up his fifth-year option in April. He’s currently eligible for an extension, which adds just another layer to this conversation of where to play, and pay him. Left or right? Chicago Bears RT Darnell Wright recently put ink to paper on a four-year, $116M extension with $93M guaranteed. Wright was drafted in the same class as Harrison and could be viewed as a similar prospect by some.\n\n\n\nCould Lightning Strike Twice?\n\nNotably, the catalyst that prompted Cole Van-Lanen’s 2025 move for the starting left tackle role was \n\n\nUneven play early on by Walker Little, and \n\n\n\nA Walker Little concussion opening the door to Van-Lanen to permanently man the role, after what initially seemed to be only a temporary assignment\n\n\nThe resemblance to last season is hard to miss. Harrison is now performing in a different starting role, created by Van Lanen’s absence, and he is doing so convincingly enough that the coaching staff would like to see more. \n\nWhether this storyline ends the same way Van Lanen’s did a year ago remains to be seen. But the blueprint for exactly that outcome already exists inside this building:\n\n\nInjury to an expected starter\n\n\n\nCamp performer locks down a higher-profile role in spot-duty\n\n\n\nPerformer earns the contract to match new role\n\n\nCompetition breeds change. And change can often move quickly. 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Unexpectedly, Dillon Gabriel’s name has already started to generate some buzz early in camp and has shifted the conversation slightly. Head coach Todd Monken mentioned to the media that if Gabriel continues to stack good […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1863:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe biggest storyline entering this season’s training camp was whether <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128900/shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-what-is-best-for-the-browns\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128900/shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-what-is-best-for-the-browns\">Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson</a> would earn the starting quarterback job for Week 1. Unexpectedly, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129398/browns-qb-battle-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders-not-best-options\">Dillon Gabriel’s name has already started to generate some buzz early in camp</a> and has shifted the conversation slightly. Head coach Todd Monken mentioned to the media that if Gabriel continues to stack good days, he will get more reps. Early reports are showing impressive development from Gabriel. \n\nOn the other hand, both Watson and Sanders have received significant criticism for their performances in camp thus far. It’s still too early to draw any conclusions, and plenty can change, but Gabriel’s emergence as a contender is an unexpected development.\n\nAt the end of the day, the coaching staff needs to start whoever gives the team the best chance to win. If that ends up being Gabriel based on the product he is putting out on the field day after day in training camp, then the team should start him. 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It’s the very same thing that has kicked off the first padded practice every year under Campbell: one-on-one tackling.\n\nReporters scrambled to the end zone of the far field to ensure they didn’t miss a single one of these highly entertaining reps. However, what they saw was something different than in previous years.\n\nCampbell has previously set the tone of padded practices by going full live tackling during these drills, meaning the defenders would attempt legitimate tackles all the way to the ground. Not every team likes to do this, but in <a href=\"https://youtube.com/watch?si=e7Jg4PIrB1PLiMsD&v=RpR9P14BAfo&feature=youtu.be\">Campbell’s passionate speech on “Hard Knocks” in 2022</a>, he explained why he thought it was important.\n\n\n“I had a couple of you look at me like ‘What the (expletive)? Why are we going live (tackling)?’ I got it. Here’s what I need, man. I need you to trust me. I swear to god I’m not a lunatic. I swear to you. 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In the intervening hours, it has become an imperative, thanks to <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-injuries/94809/jalon-walker-injured-carted-off-field-at-falcons-training-camp\">a torn ACL suffered by second-year would-be star Jalon Walker</a>.\n\nThere now exists an all-too-familiar scenario in Atlanta: An unspectacular group of edge rushers being tasked with being something much greater than the sum of their parts. Instead of a lack of talent or poor coaching, however, this one will turn on injuries and suspensions, because Walker is going to miss the season and Pearce is going to miss an undetermined number of games. \n\nToday, the Falcons would be relying on veterans Samson Ebukam and Azeez Ojulari, both quality players who do not have a consistent track record of being high-end pass rushers. Ebukam put up a career-high 9.5 sacks in 2023 but missed 2024 with an injury and was working his way back in 14 games last year, so perhaps he can return to that 2023 form in a major role. However, that 9.5 sack season was a major outlier in his career. Ojulari has a career high of eight sacks in a single season, but did so all the way back in 2021; his single season high water mark since then is six sacks.\n\nBeyond them, there’s Cameron Thomas, who I suspect has more upside as a pass rusher than we’ve seen but remains a better bet for a handful of sacks and quality run defense than anything else. Bralen Trice could be an impact player, but we have no idea what to expect after he missed both the 2024 and 2025 seasons with major injuries, and he profiled to be more of a complementary pass rusher and early down asset against the run before those injuries. Keshawn Banks lacks an NFL track record even if he did well in the UFL, and DeAngelo Malone just hit the reserve/PUP list yesterday.\n\nThat group is solid enough. I’m not disparaging the individual contributors because they are quality players, and the Falcons were smart to add proven veterans who can contribute significant snaps. Realistically, though, combined these guys would probably post one of the lowest sack totals of any edge group in the NFL over a full season. \n\nWere they to stand pat, the Falcons would be leaning very heavily on schemed blitzes with their talented secondary and young inside linebacker group to try to paper over that weakness. The great Nate Ollie will be even more heavily counted on for his ability to get the team’s defensive line to pile up the sacks and deliver the pressures the EDGE group might not be able to manage. The good news is that with Brandon Dorlus, Zach Harrison, new addition Maason Smith, and other contributors, they should be able to do that. The bad news is that the Falcons are a substantially less talented defense without Walker, and between his ability to rush off the edge and the likelihood that he’d be employed creatively via blitzes, they’re losing a lot of pass rushing production and potential. \n\nPearce will be around at some point—and it may not even be that long—and he lifts both the floor and ceiling of the group substantially. But even after he returns, the team will lack a player who has a history of wreaking havoc on clear passing downs, and that remains a massive need. \n\nBut about that addition: We don’t know who it’s going to be, but it’s likely to be one of the bigger names (or multiple names) left on the market. We’ll get into the full list of who is out there soon enough, but names to keep an eye include Haason Reddick, Leonard Floyd, and Von Miller if the Falcons are serious about going after players with track records. I think they will be, and more than that, I think they have to be. \n\nQuoth Fowler:\n\n\nThe Falcons are bracing for a James Pearce Jr. suspension stemming from his domestic violence arrest in February. It’s uncertain how many games he’ll receive, but how Atlanta handles the edge position will be worth watching. The Falcons have been looking for a potential pass-rush addition this offseason.\n\n\nThe Walker injury is an unbelievably bleak note for a team that has many fresh faces and has taken pain to lock up stars, but has also endured a 2026 defined by Pearce’s arrest and charges, uncertainty at quarterback and right tackle, and now a series of injuries and question marks. If they can’t maximize the group they have and make at least one impactful addition, we may be right back to the Falcons pass rush derailing grand dreams for this defense, a familiar but deeply depressing place to be.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785931200;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12585;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"James Pearce\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:713;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fee2f901b4387c74268359a46f792311\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"“The Athletic” ranked 35 NFL QBs. Where do the Cardinals rank?\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/93112/the-athletic-ranked-35-nfl-qbs-where-do-the-cardinals-rank\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"The Athletic is recognized as one of the nation’s top sports sites. Just like SB Nation, they cover every sport every day. And are comprehensive. Their coverage of the NFL is always spot-on, and bring stories that are beyond the game. RELATED: BRISSETT MAY START HALF THE SEASON NFL analyst Mike Sando has put together […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10951:\"\n\n\n \n Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws a ball during training camp July 27, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nThe Athletic is recognized as one of the nation’s top sports sites. Just like SB Nation, they cover every sport every day. And are comprehensive. \n\nTheir coverage of the NFL is always spot-on, and bring stories that are beyond the game. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/nfl-reacts-survey/92966/arizona-cardinals-fans-think-jacoby-brissett-may-start-half-the-season\">RELATED: BRISSETT MAY START HALF THE SEASON</a>\n\nNFL analyst Mike Sando has put together his annual “Quarterback Tiers.” This list takes the opinions of 50 NFL GMs and coaches and then ranks the veteran quarterbacks. Rookies are excluded since they haven’t played yet. \n\nVeteran Jacoby Brissett has been penciled in as the starter for the Arizona Cardinals on the team’s first “official” depth chart. Despite missing all of the offseason programs, this was expected and is no surprise. It remains a possibility that either journeyman Gardner Minshew or rookie Carson Beck may be named the starter for Week 1, but for now, the coaching staff has named Brissett. \n\nSando has announced his list of this year’s QBs from 1 to 35. Yes, there are only 32 clubs, which means the same number of starting quarterbacks. But some teams are unsettled about who their starter actually is, such as the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons, so there is a sprinkling of extra candidates listed. \n\nWhere do the Cardinals rank? What about the remainder of the NFC West Division? One thing is certain: there’s clarity at the top.\n\n————————————————————————————————————————\n\nTier 1\n\n\nCarries his team each week\n\n\n\nThe team wins because of him\n\n\n\nExpertly handles pure-passing situations\n\n\n\nHas no real holes in his game\n\n\n\nPatrick Mahomes – Kansas City Chiefs\n\n\n\n(tie) Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills, Matthew Stafford – Los Angeles Rams\n\n\nSando said this about Stafford: \n\n\n\n\n“Elite physical talent plus experience plus fast processing plus top-flight scheme has equaled Tier 1 status and MVP honors for Stafford. He wins at the line of scrimmage, and then he’s got this elite arm talent, and they’re well-schemed. Everything they put on him at the line of scrimmage, he makes it come to life. Best in the league at that.”\n\n\nGo deeper: \n\nAfter making his Tier 1 debut by a narrow margin last year, Stafford surged into the elite ranks on the strength of his MVP season.\n\n“He’s scary,” a defensive coordinator said. “When I first got in the league, there were more guys you had to worry about. You knew if you played Peyton (Manning), you played (Brett) Favre, (Tom) Brady, (Drew) Brees, it was, ‘Oh my God!’ Stafford has still got that, and he’s operating in a difficult-to-defend offense.”\n\nStafford’s 46 touchdown passes last season were 12 more than any other QB’s total.\n\n—————————————————————————————————————————\n\nTier 2\n\n\nCarries his team sometimes\n\n\n\nHandles pure-passing situations in doses\n\n\n\nOr has other dimensions that elevate him above Tier 3\n\n\n\nHas a hole or two in his game\n\n\n11. Brock Purdy – San Francisco 49ers\n\nSando’s reasoning: \n\n\n\n\n“Purdy regained all the ground lost after his 2024 season, and then some, among voters. His average tier vote (2.28) and ranking (T-11th) are career bests. I think he is better than given credit for. Kyle (Shanahan) is great, but I think Brock Purdy – he can see it so fast, and he makes quick decisions, and he’s more athletic than you think. Really good player.”\n\n\nGo deeper: \n\nThe 49ers rank third in offensive EPA per play since 2023, Purdy’s first full season as their starter. Purdy is No. 1 in EPA per pass play over that span.\n\n“Purdy is so impressive to watch in terms of how he creates,” an offensive coordinator said. “The scramble game is awesome. He’s really hard to sack. He’s in a great system with great players around him. It’s just a good fit.”\n\nIt’s tough finding voters who don’t mention Shanahan’s system when discussing Purdy.\n\n“Solid 2,” an exec said. “Deceptive athletically, deceptive strength. He is the one guy who plays bigger than he is, and then obviously he’s a good fit with Kyle.”\n\nThere’s that system talk again.\n\n\n\n14. (tie) Baker Mayfield – Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Sam Darnold – Seattle Seahawks\n\nSando had these thoughts:\n\n\n\n\n“Darnold’s climb over the past three seasons is rare for an established starter in the 13-year history of QB Tiers. Sam played his ass off the last two years. Darnold’s improvement from 4.00 to 2.36 is a full tier better than runner-up Daniel Jones among the 19 quarterbacks who appeared in all three surveys and had debuted before 2024.”\n\n\nGo deeper: \n\n“There are so many factors that determine a quarterback’s success, and Darnold’s the best example of it,” an exec said. “To get him into the right system, with the right coaches, and you have a game-breaking receiver, and a good defense. It’s a lot easier.”\n\nDrafted by the Jets in 2018, Darnold spent two years in Tier 3 with New York, mostly on the strength of his pedigree. He dropped into Tier 4 with Carolina and stayed there entering his first season with Minnesota.\n\n—————————————————————————————————————————-\n\nTier 3\n\n\nLegit starter but needs better running game or defense to win\n\n\n\nLower-volume dropback passing offense suits him best\n\n\n23. Kyler Murray – Minnesota Vikings\n\nSando stated this about Murray: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This is Murray’s fourth consecutive year in Tier 3 and the first time he has fallen outside the top 17 in the rankings. But there is hope. The person I think who will change a lot is Kyler Murray, just because he’s around a quarterback coach, he will have weapons, he probably has something to prove, and his ability to escape the pocket, when he is on, is no joke.”\n\n\nGo deeper: \n\n“I love the signing,” an offensive coach said. “He will respect the head coach (Kevin O’Connell) because he is legitimate, and he needs to shine up what people think about him. He will be on his best behavior because it’s like being in a contract year. He will have better players around him than he ever had in Arizona.”\n\nAn exec suggested Murray could thrive if the Vikings continue to play good defense while putting Murray under center, giving him a solid rushing attack and featuring him in a quarterback keeper game that regulates his exposure to injury.\n\n“They were doing a good job on offense (in Arizona), but losing the line coach (Klayton Adams, who left for Dallas in 2025) was a big loss, because their run game totally changed,” an exec said.\n\nMurray is going from one of the toughest places for a quarterback to win to one of the easiest. Last season, the Vikings were the only team to finish with a winning record (9-8) while ranking outside the top 25 in offensive EPA per play. They did it on the strength of their defense and special teams, which rank third in combined EPA over the past three seasons (Arizona ranks 31st).\n\n———————————————————————————————————————-\n\nTier 4\n\n\nUnproven player; not enough information to classify\n\n\n\nVeteran who ideally would not be a full-season starter\n\n\n33. Jacoby Brissett – Arizona Cardinals\n\nSando expressed his thoughts about the low ranking:\n\n\n\n\n“Brissett has a 2-15 starting record over the past two seasons partly because his teams, New England and now Arizona, have been so bad on defense and/or special teams. Of the 28 quarterbacks with at least 17 starts over the past two seasons, none has gotten worse defense/special teams support than Brissett (-6.8 EPA per start). Not that Brissett himself has been a star. He can read defenses and put the ball where it’s supposed to go. Gets it out of his hands quick, can take shots, can challenge you down the field.”\n\n\nGo deeper: \n\n“I’m not saying this from a talent standpoint, but he operated as a quarterback as well as anyone we saw.”\n\nDefensive coaches rated Brissett higher than offensive ones did, producing the third-largest split in that direction behind Tagovailoa and Prescott.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/?source=athletic_pulsenewsletter&campaign=19211908&userId=36923956&redirected=1\">LINK: COMPLETE LIST – THE ATHLETIC’S TOP 35 QUARTERBACKS</a>\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785931200;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Arizona Cardinals Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:714;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a06d2ab0e9aa580fbbc8cabe6070436d\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Jonah Coleman: Praised by Payton for standout camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:61:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/jonah-coleman-19241\";s:11:\"description\";s:209:\"Broncos coach Sean Payton named Coleman as one of the team\'s pleasant surprises at training camp so far, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:209:\"Broncos coach Sean Payton named Coleman as one of the team\'s pleasant surprises at training camp so far, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785930660;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13345;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jonah Coleman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:715;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"39af1fcc75f3204d67d648a2646262bc\";s:5:\"title\";s:87:\"Eagles News: A.J. Epenesa is “happy that I’m not a Brown and that I’m an Eagle”\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178607/eagles-news-a-j-epenesa-is-happy-that-im-not-a-brown-and-that-im-an-eagle\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … A.J. Epenesa not inclined to discuss “weird situation” with Browns – PFTBefore Eagles defensive end A.J. Epenesa landed in Philadelphia, he had a one-year deal worth up to $5 million in place with the Browns. Until he didn’t. The Browns pulled out of the agreement, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13470:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 30: Philadelphia Eagles defensive end A.J. Epenesa #57 runs a drill during the Philadelphia Eagles training camp on July 30th, 2026 at Jefferson Health Training Complex in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/a-j-epenesa-not-inclined-to-discuss-weird-situation-with-browns\">A.J. Epenesa not inclined to discuss “weird situation” with Browns – PFT</a> Before Eagles defensive end A.J. Epenesa landed in Philadelphia, he had a one-year deal worth up to $5 million in place with the Browns. Until he didn’t. The Browns pulled out of the agreement, due to concerns regarding his physical. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Epenesa didn’t want to say much about the Browns. He made it clear that he’s happy to be with the Eagles. “Cleveland, you know, it was a weird situation,” Epenesa told reporters. “But I don’t necessarily want to go back and talk on that in just a weird sense but I’ll just leave that in the past and just be happy that I’m not a Brown and that I’m an Eagle.” \n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-preseason/178557/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-offense-out-of-sync-as-devonta-smith-and-makai-lemon-miss-time\">Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Offense out of sync as DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon miss time – BGN</a> WR Makai Lemon (hamstring). Lemon’s injury also isn’t considered serious. But the rookie wide receiver previously missed at least four of the Eagles’ eight spring practices due to a hamstring injury (currently unclear if it’s the same one or a new one). And now he’s missed full team drills in two of their five training camp practices thus far. Doesn’t seem ideal if he’s out for extended period of time.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/stock-stock-down-after-first-week-2026-eagles-training-camp-jalyx-hunt-jalen-carter/\">Stock up, stock down after the first week of 2026 Eagles training camp – PhillyVoice</a> STOCK DOWN — WR Makai Lemon: I hate to put rookies on this part of the list after just five practices, but leaving Lemon off of it would be a pretty glaring omission. Lemon missed half of spring practices with a hamstring injury, and he’s on the shelf four practices into camp again with… another hamstring injury. Before he suffered his second hamstring injury, Lemon was quiet during the first three practices. He entered camp as the favorite to be the second-most targeted receiver, but he’s not that anymore. TE Eli Stowers: If we put Lemon on this list, we probably have to put Stowers on it, too, since he has been every bit as quiet.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-nfl-training-camp-andy-dalton-tanner-mckee-quarterback-competition-20260804.html\">Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee are in a competition for QB2 duties. And they’re trying to embrace it. – Inquirer</a> Sixteen years into his NFL career, Andy Dalton has seen just about everything. But this training camp — his first with the Eagles — is unlike any Dalton has participated in before. Dalton, 38, is competing with incumbent Tanner McKee to back up Jalen Hurts. That isn’t a new phenomenon for Dalton. He hasn’t been a full-time starter since 2019, his ninth and final year with the Cincinnati Bengals, the team that drafted him 35th overall in 2011. What is unfamiliar, however, is that Dalton doesn’t know when it’s his turn to take reps with the second-string offense in team drills. Neither does McKee. Both quarterbacks wait for orders from their coaches before one or the other joins the huddle. At first, Dalton had questions about how they would split reps. Now, he’s accepted the surprise element of their current situation, which is reminiscent of game days for the backup quarterback. “I was joking with Tanner, I was like, ‘This is just real life right here,’” Dalton said Tuesday. “‘You don’t know when you’re going to be going in.’”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49434399/philadelphia-eagles-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 Philadelphia Eagles training camp: Latest intel, updates – ESPN</a> It’s important to note that new plays are being installed in the early portion of camp, so it makes sense why the offensive operation can look rough in spots. It’s no coincidence that the offense’s breakout day on Monday was a review of plays that had been installed previously. In other words, patience is required.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/uar-bernard-arnold-ebiketie-nfl-africa-kenya-nigeria-cameroon-international-player-pathway/745430/\">An incredible full-circle story with Uar Bernard and Arnold Ebiketie – NBCSP</a> Most people in the football world learned about Uar Bernard during the pre-draft process when the Nigerian’s incredible athleticism began to go viral. Not Arnold Ebiketie. The veteran edge rusher has known about Bernard for years and actually coached him at an NFL Africa camp in Kenya back in April of 2023. Three years later, they’re teammates in Philly. “I was actually looking the other day at some of the videos from back three years ago,” Ebiketie said after practice on Tuesday. “It’s fun to see him. He was not that big back then. But it’s fun to see him. He’s developing pretty well. He’s getting accustomed to the system and everything. “Obviously, he’s a freak of nature. The more he can get better and understand the scheme and everything, the better he’s going to be.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/video/all-access-day-in-the-life-of-clint-hurtt-lincoln-financial\">All-Access: Day in The Life of Clint Hurtt – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> What does it take to teach and motivate NFL players? Senior Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line/Associate Head Coach Clint Hurtt offers a peek inside his world in the latest episode of All-Access, presented by Lincoln Financial.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/best-nfl-team-fits-for-notable-remaining-free-agents-stefon-diggs-to-nfc-east\">Best NFL team fits for notable remaining free agents: Stefon Diggs to NFC East? – NFL.com</a> Gregg Rosenthal 101 ranking: Unranked. Ertz doesn’t want the final play of his phenomenal career to be tearing his ACL, and he’s set for his 14th NFL season, having been cleared for all football activities, ESPN reported on Aug. 4. Last season, Tommy Tremble and Ja’Tavion Sanders combined for 56 catches in Carolina. Ertz had 50 catches for Washington in 13 games. The last tight end with 50-plus catches in a season for the Panthers is calling games in the booth now — Greg Olsen (2019). Providing Bryce Young with a trusty veteran tight end in a pivotal campaign for the quarterback would be a boon for his confidence and maturation, and likely the same for a very young receiving corps. Other options: Buccaneers, Patriots, Saints.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-training-camp/94818/falcons-training-camp-day-6-news-standouts-interviews-injuries-jalon-walker-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix-nfl-2026\">Falcons training camp Day 6 news, standouts, interviews, injuries – The Falcoholic</a> EDGE DeAngelo Malone was placed on reserve/PUP today. In a corresponding move, the team signed DT Marlon Tuipulotu. [BLG Note: You may recall Tuipulotu is a former Eagles draft pick who returned to Philly’s final mandatory minicamp practice on a tryout basis back in the spring.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212235/cobie-durant-best-cornerback-training-camp-practices\">Cobie Durant is playing like the Cowboys’ best cornerback – Blogging The Boys</a> Calling anyone the best or worst anything right now after a handful of practices is making quite the mountain out of barely a mole hill, but facts are facts to this point. And at this point Durant is flashing more than anybody else and had a particularly strong showing during the group’s first padded practice on Monday. The mothership’s Patrik Walker caught a great video of his interception that really shows how he managed to focus all the way through the play and pick off Dak Prescott.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-training-camp/428962/bill-croskey-merritt-running-back-rachaad-white-receiver-kaytron-allen\">Bill Croskey-Merritt committed to being an asset in Commanders pass game – Hogs Haven</a> Commanders running back Bill Croskey-Merritt wasn’t involved much in the pass game last season. He had just nine catches for 68 yards on 13 targets, stats that show a lack of production, opportunity and (let’s just say it) trust from the coaching staff to use the rookie in those situations. That wasn’t a massive shock, considering Croskey-Merritt didn’t do much receiving in college, either. He had just seven receptions for New Mexico in 2023, his last full collegiate season after odd eligibility issues essentially nullified his 2024 campaign at Arizona. The Commanders pushed him to improve as a receiver and a pass protector in 2026, and are testing him in those areas during training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/166750/athletic-qb-tiers-jaxson-dart-ranks-no-24-coaches-executives-poll\">QB tiers: NY Giants’ Jaxson Dart ranked No. 24 by coaches, executives – Big Blue View</a> The New York Giants are at something of crossroads in 2026. They’re hoping that the combination of quarterback Jaxson Dart and head coach John Harbaugh can lift the team back to competitiveness. The rest of the NFL seems to be taking a “wait and see” approach, particularly with respect to Dart. The Athletic released itsannual Quarterback Tiers list on Tuesday, ranking the all 35 veteran quarterbacks expected to play significant snaps in 2026. Dart ranked 24th on the list, just below names like Daniel Jones, Bryce Young, and Kyler Murray. The Athletic constructed the list by polling 50 coaches and executives from around the NFL, keeping their responses anonymous.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123731/nfl-reacts-balancing-play-time-in-the-preseason\">NFL Reacts: Balancing play time in the preseason – SB Nation</a> It is officially injury season in the NFL. Just as fans around the league get their first glimpse of the new team, the players who make up that team start to fall by the wayside. There is no silver bullet solution to keeping players healthy and on the field, for the most part it really just comes down to luck. But that doesn’t make it feel any better. The one place that organizations and coaching staffs do have some control is over the preseason playing time. It’s been a constant evolution and a good amount of contradiction. As the league adds another preseason game, starters see less and less of the field during those games. For the NFL Reacts survey this week we want to know what your theory of the case is in regards to preseason playing time. Should starting and key players be on the field as much as it takes to be in midseason form by Week 1? Should they be bubble wrapped for safe keeping until the games actually count? 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Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785930346;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5848;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Marquise Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:716;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"29d7c8cc301b2e061b99c87c063c447b\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Isaiah Likely wants to show Giants made ‘right choice’ by signing him\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166811/isaiah-likely-wants-to-show-giants-made-right-choice-by-signing-him\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"It wasn’t a surprise when John Harbaugh started bringing players he coached with the Baltimore Ravens to the New York Giants in free agency. After all, while Harbaugh believed that the Giants’ roster was close to competing, he still wanted players who were steeped in his culture to help him build a winning culture in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7173:\"\n\n\n \n New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely during practice. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nIt wasn’t a surprise when John Harbaugh started bringing players he coached with the Baltimore Ravens to the New York Giants in free agency. After all, while Harbaugh believed that the Giants’ roster was close to competing, he still wanted players who were steeped in his culture to help him build a winning culture in New York.\n\nThe crown jewel of that free agent class is tight end Isaiah Likely, who the Baltimore Ravens drafted out of Coastal Carolina University in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.\n\nLikely spent the next four years as Baltimore’s second tight end, living in the shadow of All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews. But while he never quite got enough of an opportunity to establish himself as a star, he did earn Harbaugh’s admiration — enough so that the Giants made Likely one of the highest-paid tight ends in the NFL despite never eclipsing 45 receptions or 480 yards in a season.\n\n“I sure hope he’s a big weapon,” Harbaugh said. “I hope he’s a guy that makes a bunch of plays for us. That’s why we brought him here.”\n\nLikely gave props to Andrews for helping him develop.\n\n“He’s taught me a lot since I’ve come in the league,” Likely said following Tuesday’s practice. “Being able to just understand zones, to be able to just go out there, run freely and just let my talent shine. So, I feel like Mark’s brought me to the point now where I feel like being myself, being a star caliber tight end that I see myself being.”\n\nLikely was never a particularly productive tight end for the Ravens, but he did develop a good chemistry with quarterback Lamar Jackson and the two routinely hooked up when the play went off-script. That experience should help Likely establish a rapport with Giants’ quarterback Jaxson Dart, who likewise embraces chaos.\n\n“They’re both dogs,” Likely said. “And I’d say, with Jax [Dart], it’s really just having him understand the defense, really just letting his talent shine and showing that he’s really a capable franchise quarterback to be able to play against any defense if necessary.”\n\nIn addition to his experience with an athletic quarterback who loves to freelance, Likely has plenty of experience with the type of offenses that Harbaugh likes to see his teams run. In particular, Likely’s rookie season was with Greg Roman calling the plays.\n\nRoman has rejoined John Harbaugh in New York after spending the last two seasons with Jim Harbaugh as the Los Angeles Chargers. Roman is now a senior offensive assistant for the Giants and seems to be in charge of designing the Giants’ run game.\n\n“I’d say there’s similarities in the run game,” Likely said of what Roman schemed in 2022. “Obviously, G-Ro’s a wizard, best of the best when it comes to the run.” \n\nThat year the Ravens had one of the best running games in the NFL, ranking second in total yardage, yards per game, and yards per attempt, as well as fourth in rushing EPA while being seventh in rushing attempts. But, Likely continues, the offense won’t be just Roman’s work. Rather it will be a complex confection that draws on elements from across the Giants’ offensive coaching staff — a staff that features four former offensive coordinators.\n\nMatt Nagy is in charge of the offense, but part of his job is being the mixologist who balances the input of his assistants. \n\nAs Likely says, the Giants offense is, “Just taking the flavors of just coaching from Coach Nagy [offensive coordinator Matt Nagy], Coach TK [tight ends coach Tim Kelly], [quarterbacks] Coach [Brian] Callahan, Coach Greg Roman as well. And then all just trying to make it our offense.”\n\nIt’s a (potentially) heady mix of philosophies and perspectives that could yield a relatively unique offense in New York. The goal, Likely says, is to make every play look identical and give opposing defenses as few clues as to their intentions as possible. After all, if defenses aren’t sure what’s coming, they play slower and are less able to stop it.\n\n“Whether it’s running, pass, making everything look alike and putting the best players in situations to win,” Likely said.\n\n“Obviously trying to keep everything as simple as possible so you don’t have to think a lot when you’re out there. But dressing [the offense] up to the defense to make it look like exotic, creativity and be able to put the best players in the best situation to win.”\n\nRunning back Tyrone Tracy says that Matt Nagy calls the concept “Elegant Simplicity.” Unfortunately, the offense hasn’t found much traction just yet in practice. That could be viewed as a concern regarding the offense, or a good sign for the Giants’ defense. \n\nThe Giants’ defensive front has been consistently dominant in practice, and the secondary has been disruptive on the back end.\n\n“I feel like no matter who you put out there, they have a job to do,” Likely said. “And Coach Dennard [defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson] out there, he’s telling them every day to compete. Nobody has a guaranteed spot every day. I mean, every day is a new day.\n\n“And they know that when they’re out there, when they see nine [Likely’s number], when they see anybody out there, I’m going to give you the best look that you can get. So, I feel like that’s the competing aspect of training camp. And that’s going to help us during the season.”\n\nUltimately, Likely understands that while he might be the crown jewel of the Giants’ free agent class, he’s just one part of the team, one of 11 players on the field. \n\nHe believes that if he does his job to the best of his ability, he’ll prove the Giants’ faith in him.\n\n“I come out every day telling myself just win your one-eleventh every play, and whether it has run or pass matchups, whether it’s zone or man. And I feel like, if I win my one-eleventh, whether it’s I got to go against safety, linebacker, the end, corner, just giving Jax the best possibility to throw the ball or running back to be able to run in space.”\n\nThe end result? \n\n“Going out there every day and [showing] everybody that when the Giants got me, they [made] the right choice.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785929358;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";i:1;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";i:2;s:27:\"New York Giants Transcripts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8131;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Isaiah Likely\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:717;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"48a6301510721209bd8fefc8398c1d8d\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Fantasy Football: 4 Most Reliable Quarterbacks (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:87:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/fantasy-football-4-most-reliable-quarterbacks-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:272:\"Quarterbacks who deliver steady production are invaluable in fantasy football. There are 32 starters in the NFL, yet only a small group produces reliable weekly output. These are the quarterbacks whose offenses run through them, not the game managers who ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9109:\"Quarterbacks who deliver steady production are invaluable in fantasy football. There are 32 starters in the NFL, yet only a small group produces reliable weekly output. These are the quarterbacks whose offenses run through them, not the game managers who rely on structure and circumstance. This article highlights four passers who give fantasy managers a stable scoring floor every week.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/\"></a>\nQuarterbacks Expected to Repeat Consistent Fantasy Football Output\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\">Josh Allen (QB – BUF)</a>\nThe most dependable fantasy quarterback throughout the past 3-4 seasons has been Josh Allen. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/stats/qb.php?scoring=PPR&range=full\">He finished as the QB1 last season with 374.5 fantasy points,</a> in 2024 he finished as the QB2 with 385.1, and in 2023 he finished as the QB1 posting 410.9 points. Few players match that level of year‑over‑year consistency.\nAllen is the premier gunslinger in fantasy football. His rushing usage near the goal line continues to elevate his weekly floor, and he scores often on designed runs inside the ten. Many managers expect his rushing volume to decline, but there is no clear sign of that happening. He enters 2026 revitalized after a turbulent finish to last season and remains the centerpiece of the Buffalo Bills’ offense and is one of the safest high‑end quarterbacks to draft this year.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\">Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI)</a>\nOne of the most severely underrated quarterbacks heading into the 2026 NFL season is Jalen Hurts. Most news frames him as a declining quarterback or a potential bust, but his production does not support that narrative. He lost his WR1 when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\">A.J. Brown</a> was traded to New England, and Philadelphia did not replace Brown with another top wide receiver. The Eagles drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\">Makai Lemon</a> to handle slot work, and they added <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/eli-stowers.php\">Eli Stowers</a> to pair with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dallas-goedert.php\">Dallas Goedert</a> at tight end. This roster construction points to heavy 12 personnel and a strong reliance on Hurts’ mobility.\nHurts has been one of the most consistent fantasy quarterbacks over the past three seasons. He finished as the QB9 in 2025 with 305.0 fantasy points, the QB8 in 2024 with 320.0 points, and in 2023 he finished as the QB2 with 371.9 points. His rushing attempts extend plays and create a stable weekly floor, and that part of his game remains intact. Hurts should continue to produce at a high level this season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\">Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)</a>\nPatrick Mahomes is returning from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 15 of the 2025 season, and is ahead of schedule. He is already participating in training camp, which points to him starting in Week 1. Kansas City has issues at wide receiver, but that has never stopped Mahomes from producing. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\">Rashee Rice</a> faces a potential suspension, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cyrus-allen.php\">Cyrus Allen</a> is dealing with a shin injury, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\">Xavier Worthy</a> hurt his shoulder. The room is thin, and rumors continue to build about a possible move for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs.php\">Stefon Diggs</a>.\nThe Chiefs remain creative in their West Coast offense. They use their running backs as pass-catchers and often shift into 12 personnel with two tight ends. They signed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\">Kenneth Walker III</a> in the offseason, and he should see more work in the passing game. One player who could elevate this offense if he earns snaps is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-royals.php\">Jalen Royals</a>, who fits the type of receiver Mahomes can turn into a reliable target.\nMahomes finished as the QB11 last season with 296.7 fantasy points, the QB11 in 2024 with 293.9 points and the QB8 in 2023 with 294.1 points. Even with uncertainty around him, he continues to deliver steady production.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\">Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)</a>\nComing off a phenomenal 2025 season, Matthew Stafford continues to play at a high level despite the injuries he has sustained throughout his career. Having <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\">Davante Adams</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\">Puka Nacua</a> has elevated his fantasy value, and the Rams are built to make one more run with Stafford under center. He signed a one‑year, $55 million contract to return for the 2026 season, as Los Angeles enter this year as a Super Bowl favorite after trading for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/myles-garrett.php\">Myles Garrett</a>.\nStafford finished as the QB3 last season with 358.3 fantasy points, the QB19 in 2024 with 222.6 points and the QB15 in 2023 with 254.3 points. His 2025 MVP campaign showed he can still produce elite numbers when surrounded by strong weapons and a stable offensive structure.\nSean McVay will continue to put Stafford in favorable situations, and fantasy managers should benefit from another high‑volume passing season. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/qb-cheatsheets.php\">He is being drafted as a QB2,</a> which undervalues his ceiling and his consistency. 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We have seen a plethora of guys on the defensive line making plays. The second-year linebackers were getting in the mix with some big plays of their own. DJ Turner has been going toe-to-toe with Ja’Marr Chase since […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3380:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook (6) gestures during spring practice on at the Kettering Practice Fields on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> defense has been getting the best of the offense through the first week of training camp. We have seen a plethora of guys on the defensive line making plays.\n\nThe second-year linebackers were getting in the mix with some big plays of their own. DJ Turner has been going toe-to-toe with Ja’Marr Chase since day one of camp.\n\nOn Tuesday morning, it was the Bengals safety addition Bryan Cook getting in the mix with a big play of his own. Cook had an interception of Joe Burrow, returning it for a pick-six during a portion of 11-on-11 work.\n\n\nPick six, Number six. Bryan Cook jumps the route & picks-off Joe Burrow to end this series of 11-on-11.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengals</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Qc4YSUdiJm\">pic.twitter.com/Qc4YSUdiJm</a>— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/CalebNoeTV/status/2084674913114169775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals have high expectations for Cook. He was their first signing during free agency this off-season. Agreeing to a 3-year $42.5 million contract. After having Nick Scott and Geno Stone as starting safeties since the departure of Jessie Bates, they went out and spent big money on the position.\n\nCook is coming off his best season as a professional in 2025. He recorded 85 tackles, along with six pass breakups. The former Super Bowl champion and Cincinnati Bearcat alum isn’t afraid to talk that talk off of the field either.\n\nCook and Chase had a fun exchange in the locker room after the Tuesday training camp practice. Ja’Marr walked by and said ‘Throw it over top of him”. With Cook replying back, “When did you catch a ball at all. Any deep ball?”\n\n\n🎥 During Bryan Cook\'s locker room interview 😂 Ja\'Marr chase walks by & yells: \"Throw it over the top on him!\" Bryan shouts back: \"When\'d you catch a ball at all? Any deep ball?\" Playful chatter between 2 players who were once bitter rivals & shared a viral \"bulletin board\"… <a href=\"https://t.co/iHB1SI0Lb0\">pic.twitter.com/iHB1SI0Lb0</a>— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/CalebNoeTV/status/2084695582023483707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt is a welcome sign to see the defense playing with confidence. The acquisitions of veterans like Cook, Mafe, Allen, and Lawrence make this more than just talk. With the season about a month away, it won’t be long until they can show the rest of the NFL what this defense is all about.\n\n\nBryan Cook in 2025: 83.0 coverage grade 79.7 run defense grade 5.7% missed tackle rate <a href=\"https://t.co/qTDH2xha2E\">pic.twitter.com/qTDH2xha2E</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2084371245605302753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785928500;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:719;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8bdb867602e540f09c09d07e2b4b5111\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 10-Team, Superflex (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:87:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/fantasy-football-mock-draft-10-team-superflex-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:256:\"In just a few short weeks, the 2026-2027 NFL season will be kicking off. With that in mind, I conducted a 10-team fantasy football mock draft with some twists: Superflex and PPR scoring. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:16405:\"In just a few short weeks, the 2026-2027 NFL season will be kicking off. With that in mind, I conducted a 10-team <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a> with some twists: Superflex and PPR scoring. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-assistant/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Mock Draft\nBelow are the results of the mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard tool. The roster settings include: 1-QB, 2-WR, 2-RB, 1-TE, 1-FLEX, 1 Superflex, 1-D/ST and six bench slots. I randomized the draft order and ended up with the No. 4 overall pick. This team was graded 93/100 by the Draft Wizard.\nRound 1: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow (QB – CIN)</a>\nTo kick things off at No. 4 overall, I went with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a>. The rushing upside of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a> tempted me, but the Bengals’ schedule should be excellent for Burrow and the passing attack. From Weeks 13 to 17, Burrow was the QB3 in fantasy football.\nRound 2: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)</a>\nI do have a Superflex spot, so another quarterback will definitely be on the roster, but I preferred Jaxon Smith-Njigba over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a> and the other available quarterbacks. Smith-Njigba has a chance to be a 2,000-yard receiver. This was a no-brainer pick.\nRound 3: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWow. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson-lb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>? I still don’t have a running back, but a tandem of Jefferson and Smith-Njigba is fantastic, especially with improved quarterback play ahead for Jefferson.\nRound 4: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> dealt with injuries last season, but assuming he stays healthy this season, he should be in for a TE1-caliber season. He’ll have better quarterback play with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a> and/or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a>.\nRound 5: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nDallas Cowboys running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams</a> was staring me in the face, but with a FLEX spot still available in a PPR league, I couldn’t pass up DeVonta Smith. He’ll be the No. 1 option in the Eagles’ passing attack under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.\nRound 6: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-jacobs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Jacobs (RB – GB)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nI’m a bit skeptical of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-jacobs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Jacobs</a> because of his off-the-field issues, but if he’s on the field, he’ll get plenty of carries and catch around 40 passes. He scored 14 times last season across 15 games.\nRound 7: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray (QB – MIN)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> in tow, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> as my QB2/Superflex option is something I’m excited about. He can run, has shown some accuracy and has top-five quarterback upside in fantasy football under head coach Kevin O’Connell.\nGet ready to dominate your draft with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a> from FantasyPros.\nRound 8: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren (RB – PHI)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nBringing in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> makes me nervous, but with other loaded positions, I started to load up on running back talent that I think could get at least 50% of the carries on their team. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren</a> averaged 4.5 yards per carry on 211 carries and also caught 40 passes.\nRound 9: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> leaving for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Seahawks drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price</a> in the first round. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a> is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Price has a chance to carve out a massive role. For my team, which needs running back talent, Price was the best option when compared to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a>, etc.\nRound 10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nI know <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>‘s stock is low after last season and some viral videos of drops during training camp, but the value here couldn’t be passed up. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> is likely the No. 1 option in Arizona’s offense, but if he manages an 18-20% target share, the 10th round is a steal.\nRound 11: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud (QB – HOU)</a>\nI wanted to get some quarterback depth, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud</a> was a safe option. I could’ve gone with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-ward.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Ward</a>, but Stroud has some great pass-catching options. Perhaps waiting to take Darnold for the stack with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> in the final round may have been wiser.\nRound 12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez (RB – JAX)</a>\nThe Jaguars have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten</a> as the primary ball-carrier, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.</a> could definitely work his way in. Across 198 career carries, he’s averaging 4.6 yards per carry. He ran 112 times for 500 yards and six touchdowns last season.\nRound 13: Houston Texans D/ST\nI didn’t feel particularly great about the skill position players left on the board, so I figured I’d lock up perhaps the best defense in the league. This will be an incredibly valuable asset with how much pressure they can bring.\nRound 14: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sean-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Tucker (RB – TB)</a>\nFor the final two rounds, I threw some running back darts. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sean-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Tucker</a> scored seven times last season. If he gets a chance to get on the field, he might be more touchdown-dependent, as he’s not the most efficient runner, but that could still provide valuable bye week fill-in help under the right circumstances.\nRound 14: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kaytron-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaytron Allen (RB – WSH)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacory-croskeymerritt.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacory Croskey-Merritt</a> will head into the season as the No. 1 RB for the Commanders, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kaytron-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaytron Allen</a> could eventually carve out a role. 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Tuesday marked the rookie’s highest participation level yet after <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/post/BJiXJZBjp2Ja\">signing his rookie contract on July 26</a>, being one of the final two rookies in the NFL to reach a deal\n\nJacas saw a handful of reps with the second-team defense during team periods <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132480/patriots-training-camp-recap-big-receivers-shine-in-late-game-situations\">on Tuesday</a> and was also out on the field for the unit’s end-of-practice two-minute drill, holding Tommy DeVito’s offense to a successful field goal attempt with 1:05 on the clock.\n\n“First and foremost, I just want to say how grateful I am to be here,” Jacas said after practice. “It was a long journey, but I’m just glad to be here, be part of this organization, be at practice and run around.”\n\nThe Illinois product dealt with a pre-draft hamstring injury; however, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49046571/why-new-england-patriots-gabe-jacas-contract-absent-team\">ESPN’s Mike Reiss wrote in June</a> that Jacas also underwent a cleanup knee procedure. Furthermore, the Patriots inserted a left knee injury waiver into his rookie deal, <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeReiss/status/2081723310077862203\">as later reported by Reiss</a>.\n\nWhen frequently asked about his medical status and missing extensive time with the team this offseason, Jacas repeatedly said that situation is behind him, and his knee is “good.”\n\n“I mean, it doesn’t matter. All that stuff is behind me, and whatever happened in the past is just the past. Trying to look forward and focus on the future … I’m 100%. Whenever they tell me I’m good to go, I just go.”\n\nThe 22-year-old later added that he doesn’t have any long-term concerns with his knee.\n\n“We’ve got to make up for lost time, I think, a little bit with Gabe,” head coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday of what he’s seen from the rookie. “I’d say he’s working hard. I think he’s into it. He’s trying to learn. He’s focused. A lot of these things are new for him, and I think he has done a good job of controlling what he can control.\n\n“He’ll have a few more reps than he did yesterday and – these situations he has to just understand, and it’s good to see him get acclimated to the special teams stuff. I think we’re off to a good start, and hopefully he can continue to keep adding things and figure out where he can help us defensively and really, special teams.”\n\nVrabel has spent extensive one-on-one time with Jacas working on punt team reps to make sure the rookie is caught up in that area. He explained it’s one of the toughest things for young players to learn.\n\nAnd in that process of Jacas getting acclimated to the team environment, it’s clear his relationships with his coaches are growing.\n\n“You can tell Vrabel’s a very hands-on coach,” he said. “I’m just appreciative that he can just take me to the side and teach me a couple techniques and [how to] be a better punt protector so I can be better for this team.”\n\nDuring Jacas’ first practice on Saturday, he accidentally bull-rushed through outside linebackers coach Mike Smith’s blocking pad. Smith fell to the ground as the rookie showed off the brute power that made him a standout player at Illinois with 27 career collegiate sacks.\n\nOne practice later, on Monday, Smith got his revenge during a drill, wrapping Jacas up and tackling the rookie onto a landing pad as the two threw fake punches at one another.\n\n“That wasn’t my intention,” Jacas said about knocking Smith over. “But when you’re just getting off the ball and violent, stuff like that happens. That’s what happens when you’re coached by Mike Smith, who is a very good coach.”\n\nBefore Jacas’ first session with the team, Vrabel revealed last week that outside linebacker would continuously text him late at night after signing his rookie contract, asking if he was practicing the next day.\n\nJacas told the media that it came from his eagerness to practice and play football again.\n\n“I just want to let all the Patriots fans know that I’m all behind everybody, and you’re going to get the best player out of me each and every game,” Jacas said in his message to the fan base. “And just anything I can do to help the team win, then I’m going to do it. Whatever it takes.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785927600;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:31:\"New England Patriots First Read\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:723;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c67e90fd889bd9b610abc6882585ff56\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Al Golden on the Bengals’ linebackers: “Love them”\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp/195500/al-golden-bengals-linebackers-love\";s:11:\"description\";s:341:\"Last year was a terrible one for the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense, and the linebacker group was the weak link in that weak unit. It seemed obvious that major upheaval was needed, yet the Bengals’ front office did very little. Well, it may just turn out that they were right about Cincinnati’s young linebackers, Demetrius Knight […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2744:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter (49) gestures with linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. (44) during minicamp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nLast year was a terrible one for the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense, and the linebacker group was the weak link in that weak unit.\n\nIt seemed obvious that major upheaval was needed, yet the Bengals’ front office did very little. \n\nWell, it may just turn out that they were right about Cincinnati’s young linebackers, Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter. \n\nThose two have made a number of big plays so far in training camp. \n\nHere’s a clip of Knight quickly finding his way through the line to get in position to make a tackle for loss.\n\n\nDemetrius Knight Jr coming downhill, knifing through the OL and potentially making this TFL. Vid from <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalScoutJoel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BengalScoutJoel</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/I4v9IVoFfP\">pic.twitter.com/I4v9IVoFfP</a>— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeGoodberry/status/2082851074960994304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd here’s Carter making the kind of play in the passing game that was so desperately missing last year, preventing a big gain with a heads-up play.\n\n\nThis is actually a really nice play from Barrett Carter coming from coverage and closing QUICKLY on the screen pass. <a href=\"https://t.co/1xv4g9Z7uS\">pic.twitter.com/1xv4g9Z7uS</a>— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeGoodberry/status/2082899033601736861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nSo now defensive coordinator Al Golden gets to take a bit of a victory lap, as he has insisted that the young linebackers just need time. \n\n“You guys know how I feel about them — love them,” Golden said, according to Charlie Clifford. “I stood on the table for them.” \n\n\nAl Golden on the linebackers: “You guys know how I feel about them — love them. 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(Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/tyler-smith-on-facing-top-tier-dts-in-practice-position-clarity-and-more\">Tyler Smith on facing ‘top tier’ DTs in practice, position clarity and more – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nTyler Smith has enjoyed the early training camp battles with Quinnen Williams. \n\n\n“I feel like things are going well,” [Tyler] Smith said. “Obviously, putting on the pads is just getting back into the physicality that the football season entails, but I feel like we’re off to a great start. Obviously, there are things to clean up, every day is not perfect, but I think we’re building towards what we’re trying to be.”\n\n\n\nThat doesn’t mean it’s been easy. Facing him on the other side of the line now are Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, two veterans who have won Pro Bowls in their career and weren’t lining up across from Smith at camp last year. They did see each other in practice during the season, but battling in Oxnard is different.\n\n\n\n“I feel like where we were at last year, I didn’t feel like we had as many live reps,” Smith said of facing Williams and Clark. “But definitely getting the training camp experience has definitely been better. I feel like it’s a whole different brand of physicality. We get way more good on good reps than we do during the season, because there’s not as much load management there. I feel like it’s really great work.”\n\n\n\nSmith’s battles with Williams have been the ones that have drawn a lot of attention from on-lookers, as the pair are both among the best players at their position. From Smith’s perspective, the two are only getting better by playing one another.\n\n\n\n“I think it’s great for me and great for him as a player,” Smith said. “I think just being able to go against somebody every day that’s going to push you to be your best and like, there is going to be times when you win. There’s going to be times when you lose. But ultimately what are you learning form that rep? What are you learning from those experiences? And that’s something even in year five, and he’s [year eight], that’s something that we’re both learning and both going through.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/cowboys-training-camp-quinnen-williams-kenny-clark-22373835.php\">‘Bash Brothers’ Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark are setting the tone at Cowboys training camp – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News</a>\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys might have the best defensive tackle duo in the NFL. \n\n\nThe first practice of <a href=\"https://archive.md/o/sk7pB/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/dallas-cowboys-training-camp-left-tackle-guyton-22373548.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">training camp</a> is not supposed to be physical. League rules even try to limit the physicality when the pads come on, let alone when they aren’t worn early. It’s hard to limit the inherent physicality of defensive tackles like Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, however. \n\n\n\nJust ask starting center Cooper Beebe. \n\n\n\n“The first couple of days, when you go against those dudes and, boom, you get a long arm to the chest with no pads, it definitely left some bruises for sure,” Beebe said. \n\n\n\nBruises will heal, but the benefits of working with two defensive tackles like Williams and Clark — the Bash Brothers for this Cowboys defensive line — should sustain. At least the Cowboys hope so.\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys have trumpeted the importance of Williams and Clark — two additions that weren’t here at training camp last year — to the team’s defense. The two have provided added benefits for the team’s offense, as well. Especially on the interior. \n\n\n\n“They’re heavy in the middle,” Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith said, “and you know when you go against them you have to come with your business.”\n\n\n\nThat’s been evident in the first five days of practice. That’s especially true when you compare it to years past. Last year, the Cowboys had a defensive tackle group of former first-round pick Mazi Smith, veteran Solomon Thomas, Perrion Winfrey — a spring league standout who ultimately made the team — seventh-round pick Jay Toia and Osa Odighizuwa. Only Toia remains on the roster.\n\n\n\nThis year, the starting offensive line has mostly faced Williams, Clark, free agent acquisition <a href=\"https://archive.md/o/sk7pB/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2026/03/11/otito-ogbonnia-things-to-know-dallas-cowboys-nose-tackle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Otito Ogbonnia</a> and veteran Jonathan Bullard. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article316767343.html\">Two Cowboys starters limited in Tuesday’s practice; Ezeiruaku ejected for punch – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram</a>\n\nThe hype around Jaishawn Barham continues to build in DeMarvion Overshown’s absence. \n\n\nIn Tuesday’s training camp practice for the Dallas Cowboys, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and offensive tackle Tyler Guyton were limited while dealing with soreness. Overshown had a lower body/leg issue while Guyton nursed elbow discomfort. Neither injury is considered concerning, but the team will manage the workload of each player as camp ramps up in the coming days.\n\n\n\nAlso in Tuesday’s practice, outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected for throwing a punch at offensive tackle Terence Steele. Per head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s policy, Ezeiruaku was thrown out of practice, as he was escorted out by a member of the front office.\n\n\n\nIn Overshown’s absence during the team period on Tuesday, Dee Winters and Jaishawn Barham were featured as the starting linebackers with the first-team unit, while Nate Thomas filled in for Guyton’s absence. It came just a few minutes after Schottenheimer had mentioned that Guyton would maintain his spot as the starting left tackle after Thomas’ slow start to training camp in what has been pinned as a position battle between the two players heading into Oxnard. Each player was slated to get a four-day rotation as the starter, but Guyton remains in place after the first four days.\n\n\n\n“We talked to Nate and said that he needs to show us a little more consistent play to push for that. I know we had told you guys about the rotation,” Schottenheimer said. “Tyler will stay at left tackle. I’m excited to see how Nate handles that challenge, but Tyler is playing really, really well.”\n\n\n\nBarham stepping in for Overshown is yet another feather in the rookie third-round pick’s cap early in training camp, as he has stacked together multiple strong practice performances.\n\n\n\n“His ability to apply the things we’re coaching,” Schottenheimer said about what has stood out about Barham. “We’ve put him in some different spots, which is really cool. You see and know the physicality, but to know and apply it has been great.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531325/packers-micah-parsons-playing-vs-cowboys-week-6-realistic\">Packers’ Micah Parsons: Playing vs. Cowboys in Week 6 ‘realistic’ – Rob Demovsky, ESPN.com</a>\n\nWhen the schedule came out, it seemed inevitable Micah Parsons’ first game back would be against the Cowboys.\n\n\nFor a guy who said he’s not into timelines but rather coming back as strong as possible, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361423/micah-parsons\">Micah Parsons</a> sounded optimistic about one thing: He likes his chances of playing in the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/gb/green-bay-packers\">Green Bay Packers</a>‘ Week 6 game against the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys\">Dallas Cowboys</a> at Lambeau Field.\n\n\n\n“I think it’s very realistic,” Parsons said Tuesday.\n\n\n\nHe acknowledged, however, that there’s still work to be done in his rehab from last year’s torn ACL/meniscus injury sustained in Week 15.\n\n\n\n“I wouldn’t say it’s not possible, but, at the same time, in these next 10 weeks — 10, 12 weeks from now on — we’ve got to do our part to make it possible,” Parsons said in his first session with reporters since training camp opened last week. “It’s not off the board, but we’ve got to put the work in.”\n\n\n\nParsons opened training camp on the physically unable to perform list and likely will remain with that designation when the regular season opens. That means he would miss at least the first four games of the season. However, a change in the PUP rule now allows players to begin practicing after just two regular-season weeks. In the past, players could not do so for the first four weeks of the season.\n\n\n\nGiven that the Packers rarely allow players coming off ACL injuries to practice earlier than nine months after surgery, Parsons isn’t likely to practice until late September. The Packers play the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears\">Chicago Bears</a> in Week 5 (Oct. 4), followed by the Cowboys (Oct. 11).\n\n\n\nThe Packers were 9-3-1 when Parsons went down against the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos\">Denver Broncos</a>, and they didn’t win another game the rest of the way. Parsons had 12.5 sacks and, according to ESPN Analytics, led the NFL with 64 quarterback pressures despite missing the final three games.\n\n\n\n“I think when you come out of these situations, you’re either going to be better or you’re worse,” Parsons said. “And for me, I’ve done everything I possibly can to be better.”\n\n\n\nThat’s why Parsons said he has concentrated more on the kind of player he will be not how soon he can play.\n\n\n\n“People are worried about the knee; they should be worried about how I’m going to play when I get back,” Parsons said. “The anger, the frustration, the things that I’m going to have to let out because of how long it’s been since I played.\n\n\n\n“So I think that’s what people should really worry about. Like, how great is Micah going to be when he gets back? Not about when I get back, because that’s the short term. 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Here’s what the head coach had to say: On Sean Mannion’s leadership Sirianni […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6138:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 01: Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Chris Kuper speaks with Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni during the Philadelphia Eagles training camp on August 1st, 2026 at Jefferson Health Training Complex in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Eagles are nearly a week into training camp, and head coach Nick Sirianni gave some updates about how OC Sean Mannion is leading the offense, how new OL coach Chris Kuper is acclimating, and about rookies Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers.\n\nHere’s what the head coach had to say:\n\n\n\nOn Sean Mannion’s leadership\n\nSirianni said that despite many of the changes to the coaching staff, meetings are still structured the same way. When asked if new run-game coordinator Ryan Mahaffey was leading the run-game portion of meetings, Sirianni revealed that OC Sean Mannion has actually lead most of the meetings up to this point.\n\n\n“What Sean [Mannion] just shows, is a very good overall view of the offense. When he comes up here, he has everybody’s attention and is able to talk to every position. I’ve been very impressed by that — obviously, one of the reasons we hired him as far as just his expertise. And, I think the guys have been really impressed by that.”\n\n\nThe head coach went on to explain that it makes sense as they’re learning a newer system that Mannion is the vocal one in meetings, and then the group splits up and hears from their position coaches. Sirianni complimented his new OC with how he’s done speaking to the group, keeping everyone on the same page, and showing his expertise at every position.\n\nOn training camp success\n\nSirianni was asked what a successful training camp looked like to him, and he explained that it’s about looking at each particular day individually, because there’s going to be back and forth between the offense and defense, and different position groups.\n\n\n“When we come in here and we watch as a team, are we getting better at the little things? Are we getting better at our fundamentals? Are we taking steps? Are we taking steps with our things that require no talent, our ball security? When I say require no talent, just everybody being on the same page at all times. You’re looking for little progressions each and every day.\n\n\n\nIt’s a marathon. Some days, it’s going to look like this, and some days, it’s going to look like this. It’s never just a true line. “\n\n\nHe admitted that as coaches, they’d all like it to be so simple, but progression ebbs and flows, and they’re ultimately just trying to get a little better each day. \n\nOn new OL coach Chris Kuper\n\n\n“I hired him for a reason. We were really impressed by him, and we know he’s a phenomenal coach, and he’s doing a good job of building relationships with his players. He’s doing a good job of teaching his players. Obviously, I talk to guys all the time, and I know those guys think very highly of him and have been really impressed early on here in camp and through the OTAs. Building trust is the most important thing. You build trust by your daily habits, you build trust by consistently doing the right things. Those are the things that he’s been doing.”\n\n\nOn rookie performances\n\nSirianni said that it’s all about getting better everyday for rookies like Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers, but he really likes the skillset they have and how it will continue to develop.\n\nSpecifically, the head coach said he loves the way Lemon goes about his business, and that the WR’s effort in the run game is awesome. He also pointed out Lemon’s quickness, which maybe isn’t on display with every catch, but is all over the film.\n\nSirianni also spoke about Stowers and how his athletic ability with help him in third-down situations.\n\n\n“I think Eli has a really good feel for the zone, of where to sit in zones, and how to get open versus different types of zone coverage. We know that his athletic ability will [help him] shake free on third down when it is man coverage because he’s quick, he’s fast, he’s explosive. But what I’ve been impressed with him is just his ability to kind of read defenses and find the areas of the zone where he needs to sit and be at the right spot at the right time.”\n\n\nOther notables\n\n\nWhen asked about <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178391/landon-dickerson-denies-retirement-rumors\">Landon Dickerson revealing he returned from injury too soon last season</a>, Sirianni said that their organizational approach is to put player safety at the forefront. He explained that they work closely with the medical staff and are always thinking about the long-term health of the players.\n\n\n\nSirianni addressed more pass plays to the running backs in the early days of training camp, saying that it all just depends on the style of offense they’re running at any particular time, and they’re always looking to utilize the skillset of their players. 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However, when it comes to contract years and who needs to perform well this season to continue their career trajectory, wide receiver Rashee Rice fits the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9115:\"\n\n\n \n ST. JOSEPH, MO - JULY 29: Rashee Rice #4 walks to the field before practice during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on July 29, 2026 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe latest\n\nAs the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> prepare for the 2026 season at training camp, there are plenty of players on the 90-man offseason roster with plenty to prove.\n\nHowever, when it comes to contract years and who needs to perform well this season to continue their career trajectory, wide receiver Rashee Rice fits the bill. He definitely has a lot to prove to the Chiefs and the NFL this season.\n\n<a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/nfl-bucs-mayfield-browns-watson-jets-hall-5022349d7e44bcdbdfaa576aeed1d7cf#\">Several big-name NFL players enter this season with something to prove | Associated Press</a>\n\n\nRashee Rice, WR, Chiefs\n\n\n\nThe 26-year-old wide receiver, who missed the Chiefs’ voluntary offseason workouts and mandatory minicamp, served a 30-day sentence in a Dallas County jail for violating the terms of his probation, stemming from his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured on a Texas highway. Rice also had surgery to clean debris in his right knee shortly before he was sentenced. When he has played, he has been a productive target for Patrick Mahomes with 156 catches for 1,797 yards and 14 touchdowns. But Rice has also played just 28 games in three seasons because of a suspension and injuries.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://defector.com/why-your-team-sucks-2026-kansas-city-chiefs\">Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Kansas City Chiefs | Defector</a>\n\n\nLet’s savor the flavor, shall we? Here’s Justin Herbert torching the shit out of the Chiefs down in Brazil to open the 2025 season. Here’s TE Travis Kelce, who used to be good, fumbling an easy touchdown pass which the Eagles picked off and nearly housed on the return. Here’s QB Patrick Mahomes, who also used to be good, gifting Devin Lloyd and the Jags a 99-yard pick-six\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-observations-from-tuesday-s-practice-chiefs-training-camp-8-4\">Five Observations from Tuesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/4 | The Mothership</a>\n\n\n1. It was Alumni Day at camp.\n\n\n\nAs they do every year, the Chiefs invited dozens of former players to practice on Tuesday morning.\n\n\n\nIn total, twenty-six former players – representing generations of Chiefs football – attended the practice. Some recent players who stopped by included Spencer Ware, Charcandrick West and Dwayne Bowe.\n\n\n\nFollowing practice, Head Coach Andy Reid invited the alumni onto the field to break down the huddle alongside the current players.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316766537.html\">Observations from Chiefs camp Day 6: Rashee Rice, L’Jarius Sneed take next steps | The Kansas City Star</a>\n\n\nBeginning the next 11-on-11 period out of the shotgun, Mahomes served up a perfect pass to Tyquan Thornton, who was breaking to the right sideline. Two plays later, Mahomes hit Walker in the left flat, and upon seeing traffic, Walker flipped the field the other way to find open grass.\n\n\n\n“That’s just how I’ve been playing since I was a kid,” Walker said. “Just learning from my pops and watching backs in the league. Honestly — just learning from my pops though. He says, ‘Too many people over here? Go the other way.’ And I feel like it still works to this day. I don’t want to run into a crowd if I can go somewhere in open field.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-08-05/kansas-city-chiefs-stop-the-shop-change-name\">Seeing more ‘Stop the Chop’ signs around Kansas City? Campaign to rename Chiefs goes even bigger | NPR in Kansas City</a>\n\n\nEvery year, the Kansas City Indian Center puts up billboards in the fall that call on the Kansas City Chiefs football team to change their name and stop the so-called “tomahawk chop.” \n\n\n\nGaylene Crouser, executive director of the Center, said that the billboards could be seen a little earlier and more widely than usual this year because of the World Cup.\n\n\n\n“It was a little more than we normally do just because of the opportunity based on the number of people that we were expecting to be able to see them,” Crouser told KCUR’s Up To Date.\n\n\nAround the NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49527923/falcons-rb-robinson-reach-3-year-deal-worth-75m\">Sources: Falcons, RB Robinson reach 3-year deal worth up to $75M | ESPN</a>\n\n\nRobinson will receive $51 million guaranteed. The deal, negotiated by Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, will end the running back’s weeklong hold-in at training camp.\n\n\n\nWith the new deal, Robinson will now make $22.25 million per year, surpassing the Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley ($20.6 million) as the highest-paid running back year-over-year in the league. That could change soon, though, with Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs also holding in while he waits for a contract extension.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7154540/2026/08/04/ravens-zay-flowers-contract-extension/\">Ravens, wide receiver Zay Flowers agree to 4-year contract extension | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nThe extension is for four years and worth $140 million, with $108 million in guaranteed money, per team sources who were not permitted to speak because financial details had not yet been released. This extension makes Flowers the fourth-highest-paid receiver in the NFL behind the Seattle Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($42.15 million per year), the Cincinnati Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase ($40.25 million) and the Atlanta Falcons’ Drake London ($35.3 million).\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/dexter-lawrence-terrorizing-bengals-practice-training-camp\">Dexter Lawrence ‘terrorizing practice’ at Bengals training camp | NFL.com</a>\n\n\n“Honestly, he’s been terrorizing practice,” wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase told <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/dexter-lawrence-making-instant-impact-at-bengals-camp-honestly-hes-been-terrorizing-practice-231102266.html\" target=\"_blank\">Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports</a>. “I can honestly say that.”\n\n\n\nLawrence is coming off a ½-sack season, but that stat belies his ability to impact the middle of a defense, both against the run and pass. The 28-year-old eats up blockers, freeing others to make tackles, and can discombobulate backfields.\n\n\nIn case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride\n\nChiefs’ George Karlaftis: ‘We can take this defense wherever we want’\n\n\n“We’ve developed a routine after practice with Coach Bradden of doing ‘these hands,’” he explained. “[We’re] doing them every single day, so we can stack and really do stuff that we can apply to our game. So, [we’re] doing that on the field, coupled up with all the conversations we’ll have in the meeting rooms, outside of the meeting rooms and stuff like that. All those guys are just so hungry, and they want to get better. They want to be great, and they love ball, so I love having those guys around. They’re all great additions.”\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social Media\n\n\nFacebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadPride/\">Like our page</a>\n\n\n\nInstagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadpride/\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nX: Follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/arrowheadpride\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nAP Staff on X: <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/21408757/arrowhead-pride-on-social-media\">See complete list</a>\n\n\n\n90.9 The Bridge on X: Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/909thebridge\">@909thebridge</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785925800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Arrowheadlines\";i:1;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:728;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f3cdd0ce9411611deafb9f3279dcf4a8\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Omarion Hampton: Praised by McDaniel for recent growth\";s:4:\"link\";s:63:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/omarion-hampton-18445\";s:11:\"description\";s:257:\"Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Hampton has arguably shown \"the most growth of any player\" since the start of the offseason, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:257:\"Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Hampton has arguably shown \"the most growth of any player\" since the start of the offseason, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785924300;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12507;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Omarion Hampton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:729;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6be2d2f75dc775f3a8eb808599736ad6\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Commanders News: Jayden Daniels ranked 2nd tier (13th overall) among QBs\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/428824/jayden-daniels-ranked-josh-conerly-odafe-oweh-luke-mccaffrey-david-blough\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"The Daily Slop – 5 August 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:52806:\"\n\n\n \n ASHBURN, VA - JULY 29: Quarterback Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks on during training camp at BigBear.ai Performance Center at Commanders Park on July 29, 2026 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 5 August 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How 50 executives and coaches rank 35 veteran quarterbacks</a>\n\n2026 Quarterback Tiers\n\nThe panel this year consisted of eight general managers, five assistant GMs, five former GMs and three other executives, plus nine head coaches, 10 defensive coordinators, five offensive coordinators, two offensive assistants, one defensive assistant and two coaches specializing in analytics/game management. That’s 21 execs and 29 coaches overall.\n\nEach voter placed 35 veteran quarterbacks into five tiers, from best (Tier 1) to worst (Tier 5). Quarterbacks were then ranked by average vote and placed into tiers. The survey excludes rookies because voters have not seen them play in the NFL.\n\nDaniels proved as a rookie he can be one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the game. His second season amplified durability questions that followed him into the league.\n\n“He’s got to reprove it,” a defensive coach said.\n\nDaniels suffered the third-largest year-over-year drop after Geno Smith and Tua Tagovailoa.\n\n“I think he was a little quick to take off and run last year,” an exec said. “They spent a lot of money on that offensive line and drafted some guys, so I think he has to just settle into that position. He has all the talent.”\n\n“Jayden was really, really good in terms of his authority to make plays both on and off schedule. It’s extremely difficult to defend guys who can do both, so I think they’ve got a chance for a real bounceback.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n2026 QB Tiers is live!!<a href=\"https://x.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TheAthletic</a> keeps raising the bar in terms of production quality This year you can produce your own tiers with your own votes Link in replies <a href=\"https://t.co/MAy63JiKz5\">pic.twitter.com/MAy63JiKz5</a>— Mike Sando (@SandoNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/SandoNFL/status/2084635322013626623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIn that <a href=\"https://x.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TheAthletic</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/SandoNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SandoNFL</a> piece on QB tiers – the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> execs/coaches put Caleb Williams slightly ahead of Jayden Daniels. Call me biased but as I said in the draft process & since – I would still take JD5 over Caleb, who I view as a wild card, inconsistent roller coaster— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) <a href=\"https://x.com/Russellmania621/status/2084717583366848596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nBullock’s Film Room (subscription)\n\n<a href=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders-training-camp-review-ol\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders-training-camp-review-ol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders Training Camp Review: OL vs DL 1-on-1s</a>\n\nThe Washington Commanders had their first padded practice of training camp on Monday. There’s always a different level of hype and intensity when the pads come on for the first time and we finally get to see some physicality, especially in the trenches. Unfortunately, the team is still being very secretive with clips being posted online and fans in attendance being allowed to film, but some fans still posted a few clips\n\nOne of the few clips I was able to find was a good one. It came from <a href=\"https://x.com/AsiasAnalysis?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@AsiasAnalysis</a> on twitter. <a href=\"https://x.com/AsiasAnalysis/status/2084413236581953621?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">She posted a clip of offensive line vs defensive line one-on-one drills.</a> This is one of the best drills to watch when the pads come on so it was good to see a few reps. I’ll post the full clip from Asia first and then cut up each individual clip to break down in more detail.\n\n\n <a href=\"https://t.co/gi5EtOJZV9\">pic.twitter.com/gi5EtOJZV9</a>— Asia’s Analysis (@AsiasAnalysis) <a href=\"https://x.com/AsiasAnalysis/status/2084413236581953621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe first full rep we see is right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. against <a href=\"https://open.substack.com/pub/markbullock/p/what-edge-rusher-odafe-oweh-brings?r=fd8sn&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free agent signing Odafe Oweh</a>. I wrote a <a href=\"https://open.substack.com/pub/markbullock/p/josh-conerly-learning-from-laremy?r=fd8sn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">few weeks ago about Conerly learning from Tunsil</a> and you can see some improvements here, but still some things to work on. Oweh takes his first few steps up the field, challenging the edge. Conerly does a better job staying square compared to last year. His feet, hips and shoulders are much more square to the line of scrimmage than they were during the season last year. That’s a positive start.\n\nHowever, Oweh hits Conerly with a spin move. Conerly was guilty of giving up inside rushes a fair bit last year and part of the reason for that is that he often didn’t have his cleats in the ground at the point of contact. You can see here that as Oweh makes contact, Conerly is shuffling his inside foot backwards. Oweh works into his spin and if you pause the clip when you can see the full number 98 on Oweh’s back, you’ll see that both of Conerly’s feet are off the ground. That gives him no base to absorb any post.\n\nIt’s a nice, tight spin from Oweh to get inside, but credit to Conerly for not giving up on the play. Conerly has the athletic ability to recover from bad situations and he does that here somewhat. He works to get his inside hand on Oweh’s chest to slow him down and try to delay the rush. Conerly leans on him and keeps a firm grip, enabling him to push Oweh down the line slightly. This would have bought the quarterback time to shuffle to his right and potentially scramble away from the pressure.\n\nOverall, it’s not an ideal rep from Conerly but one that shows some significant improvements with regards to staying square, while also showing there’s still some work to go, which we expect of all second year players. On the other side of the ball, it was a nice rush from Oweh that clearly generated plenty of pressure and would have forced the quarterback off the spot. With his athleticism, Oweh would have had a decent chance of breaking free and chasing down many quarterbacks too.\n\n\nI wrote about this clip from <a href=\"https://x.com/AsiasAnalysis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AsiasAnalysis</a> of Commanders OL vs DL 1-on-1s yesterday. Some fun reps, broke each one down: <a href=\"https://t.co/ib7afy3TBY\">https://t.co/ib7afy3TBY</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Or5OUS41RF\">https://t.co/Or5OUS41RF</a>— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkBullockNFL/status/2084613206010421479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/commanders-notes-mccaffrey-daniels-shine-defense-brings-heat\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/commanders-notes-mccaffrey-daniels-shine-defense-brings-heat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders notes: McCaffrey stands out; defense brings the heat</a>\n\nLuke McCaffrey — The Biggest Winner of the Day\n\nIf you weren’t talking about Luke McCaffrey before today, you will be now. He was the standout of the practice. McCaffrey hauled in multiple deep catches, the most eye-catching of which was a 40-plus yard seam route out of the slot where Daniels put the ball right on him in traffic, splitting Mike Sainristil and Jeremy Reaves with a dime that had everyone on the sideline taking notice. McCaffrey caught it cleanly and didn’t get touched until the five-yard line on the run after the catch. The middle of the field was his territory all day.\n\nHe added another deep grab later in practice — another 40-ish yard shot down the seam — and the combination of his speed, his hands, and Daniels’ willingness to trust him over the top is a matchup that defensive coordinators around the NFC are going to have a problem with.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/commanders-notes-mccaffrey-daniels-shine-defense-brings-heat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/training-camp-notebook-jayden-daniels-shines-in-strong-practice-for-offense\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/training-camp-notebook-jayden-daniels-shines-in-strong-practice-for-offense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Training camp notebook | Jayden Daniels shines in strong practice for offense</a>\n\nThe depth at the tight end position continues to get more looks, and the players are stepping up with more positive plays in the passing game. Colson Yankoff has gotten most of the attention and had a nice catch from Marcus Mariota during team drills. But Lawrence Cager might have had the catch of the day near the end of practice making a leaping grab in the middle of the field with Daniels under center. It feels like most of the tight end room is with Okonkwo, John Bates and Ben Sinnott at the top of the position, but players like Yankoff and Cager are making strong cases for the Commanders to keep four tight ends on the roster.\n\nThe Commanders are in the second day of a three-day practice stretch, and Quinn described it as “powering up.” That means the workload and intensity of practices are supposed to increase by the day, and he wants to see players push themselves. Wednesday will be the last practice before the players take a day off, so the players should expect to go through their most competitive and challenging practice of camp so far.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/training-camp-notebook-jayden-daniels-shines-in-strong-practice-for-offense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latest news from Commanders camp</a>\n\nTuesday, Aug. 4\n\nCommanders quarterback Jayden Daniels continues to remind anyone watching practice of what he can do as a passer. Just in case last season caused anyone to forget.\n\nDaniels, who played in only four full games last year because of injuries, has looked sharp throughout the first week of training camp and Tuesday was no exception.\n\nAmong the highlights:\n\n\nA deep out to receiver Terry McLaurin in which Daniels threw in rhythm for a nice completion.\n\n\n\nHe extended a play to his right, then threw back to the middle for tight end Ben Sinnott. Daniels kept his eyes upfield and, despite throwing back toward the middle, did not put the ball in danger and Sinnott caught the ball as he slid.\n\n\n\nTwo plays later he threw a perfect ball over a defender to Jaylin Lane, running a post route on the left side. The 5-foot-10 Lane needed to leap to finish the catch, but he jumped too soon and dropped the pass.\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/nfl-about-learn-same-jayden-daniels-lesson-all-over-again\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/nfl-about-learn-same-jayden-daniels-lesson-all-over-again\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is ready to reintroduce himself to the NFL</a>\n\nThe Commanders’ offense is still limited in terms of receiving weapons, but the offensive line is built to be a true strength. Daniels should <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/jayden-daniels-enters-washington-commanders-camp-more-help-bigger-burden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have everything he needs</a> for a bounce-back season under offensive coordinator David Blough, whose <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49041279/no-brandon-aiyuk-no-stefon-diggs-commanders-jayden-daniels-new-offense-david-blough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diverse system </a>will give the QB more answers than Kliff Kingsbury’s static scheme did.\n\nThe hype produced by Daniels’ rookie season may have gotten out of hand, but public opinion has swayed too far in the other direction. His first season shouldn’t be thrown out the window after an injury-plagued 2025 campaign. The third-year quarterback is set to reinstate himself among the NFL’s elite passers.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/nfl-about-learn-same-jayden-daniels-lesson-all-over-again\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-overreactions-jayden-daniels-luke-mccaffrey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-overreactions-jayden-daniels-luke-mccaffrey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three possible overreactions to Day 5 of Commanders Training Camp: Has Jayden Daniels mastered the new offense?</a>\n\nA dominant offensive practice created plenty of conclusions about Jayden Daniels, Luke McCaffrey and Bill Croskey-Merritt, but not all of them are ready to be believed\n\nJayden Daniels Has Mastered David Blough’s Offense | Overreaction or reality: Overreaction Daniels looked extremely good at practice Tuesday, perhaps more relaxed than ever before. The visual evidence is clear from the practice clips: throws delivered on time, pressure avoided, multiple connections to his weapons, and successful two-minute work. While it is tempting to believe that Daniels has mastered Blough’s concepts, the offense has generally been behind the defense in terms of how the two sides have matched in camp until today. What is true is that this was visible progress in processing, timing, and command, not just a few highlighted throws for everyone to see.\n\nLuke McCaffrey Is Taking Control of the WR2 Competition | Overreaction or reality: Overreaction McCaffrey had a good session Tuesday, including a couple of great catches, like the one that went for a touchdown during the closing two-minute period. Stacking days exactly like Tuesday is how young receivers like McCaffrey start to earn more defined roles in the offense. The <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/can-jayden-daniels-find-wr2-behind-terry-mclaurin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WR2 competition</a> has not even begun yet with two joint practices and <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-preseason-schedule-dates-times-tv-channel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">three preseason games</a> to go before <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-wr2-search-adam-peters-patience-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adam Peters</a>, Dan Quinn and the rest of the Commanders brain trust will have to make any final decisions. One productive practice does not automatically place McCaffrey ahead of any of the veterans or even establish him as a full-time outside receiver.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-overreactions-jayden-daniels-luke-mccaffrey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/joshua-josephs-making-harder-for-commanders-hold-him-back\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/joshua-josephs-making-harder-for-commanders-hold-him-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joshua Josephs came alive during Commanders’ first padded practice of camp</a>\n\nThe reports were glowing around Josephs. His explosiveness in pass-rushing situations and bend to get around blockers was impressive. He’s relentless, and even though he might not win every rep, he will never stop going full throttle until the whistle blows.\n\nHowever, there is another intriguing area where Josephs is shining.\n\nBased on reports, the Commanders are dropping Josephs back into coverage with great success. This is a part of the player’s game that often gets overlooked, but it could be important. He reads the game exceptionally well, and he’s got the closing speed to make plays on the football when opportunities arise.\n\nThis is another string to his bow. And if Josephs manages to shine when reps come his way in the preseason, he might just be difficult for defensive coordinator Daronte Jones to keep off the field when the real action begins.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/joshua-josephs-making-harder-for-commanders-hold-him-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders Wire\n\n<a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/08/04/commanders-training-camp-terry-mclaurin-looking-like-his-old-self/91159931007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/08/04/commanders-training-camp-terry-mclaurin-looking-like-his-old-self/91159931007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders WR Terry McLaurin looks like his old self says ESPN insider</a>\n\nJeremy Fowler, ESPN football analyst, began describing what he observed at Commanders’ training camp on Monday. Fowler was a guest on “<a href=\"https://www.audacy.com/podcast/grant-and-danny-dde49/episodes/hour-1-day-4-training-camp-takeaways-jeremy-fowler-joins-the-show-f7b83\">Grant & Danny</a>” on 106.7 The Fan.\n\n“It was hard to ignore that connection between Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels with that <a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/08/03/commanders-jayden-daniels-finds-terry-mclaurin-end-zone/91149378007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beautiful pass to start</a>,” began Fowler. “McLaurin looked like himself again, and I know last year was hard with the ‘hold in’ and then the injuries. So he and Jayden Daniels both look like they are on the same page. I talked with McLaurin after practice. He was almost downright giddy about the connection they have, that they are growing again or regrowing. So, that’s a positive.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/08/04/commanders-training-camp-terry-mclaurin-looking-like-his-old-self/91159931007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7489747/2026/08/04/commanders-hometown-players-nick-cross-stefon-diggs/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7489747/2026/08/04/commanders-hometown-players-nick-cross-stefon-diggs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stefon Diggs to the Commanders would be another NFL homecoming. Is that a positive?</a>\n\nThe conventional wisdom — outside team headquarters here, at least — is that the Commanders <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7488319/2026/08/03/commanders-wide-receivers-terry-mclaurin-treylon-burks-antonio-williams/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">need more talent and depth at wide receiver</a>. Diggs is coming off an 85-catch, 1,013-yard season with New England — his seventh 1,000-yard campaign in the last eight years.\n\nShouldn’t a homecoming be a layup?\n\n“It’s not always that simple,” said Tim Settle Jr., a Commanders’ defensive tackle now, a lineman growing up at what’s now known as Unity Reed High School in Manassas, Va.\n\nHere’s the thing: The idea of professional athletes playing at home seems ideal. In practice, it can be tough. Home might be where your closest and oldest friends are. But home can be where the hangers-on are, too.\n\n“If they can reach me,” Settle said, smiling. “You got to be smart about it.”\n\nSettle was drafted by Washington out of Virginia Tech in 2018. He left as a free agent for Buffalo in 2022, and returned to Washington this offseason after two more seasons in Houston. He knows what it’s like to build a professional life in surroundings both completely familiar and absolutely foreign.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7489747/2026/08/04/commanders-hometown-players-nick-cross-stefon-diggs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\n\nStory inspired by <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Mitch_Tischler</a> data A little on the “first player out” trend + what’s been going down after practice this training camp<a href=\"https://t.co/pRBkweuD9a\">https://t.co/pRBkweuD9a</a>— Hannah Lichtenstein (@HannahLichten) <a href=\"https://x.com/HannahLichten/status/2084718002331631973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nLast Man Standig (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/receiver-battle-heats-up-frankie\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/receiver-battle-heats-up-frankie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Receiver battle heats up, Frankie Luvu gets the green dot in Commanders camp: The Daily Install</a>\n\nGreen Dot update: Frankie Luvu has been getting the first-team defense set.\n\nBobby Wagner had those signal-calling responsibilities the previous two seasons with Luvu his wing man. This is something the former Panther enjoys because the responsibility challenges the mental side of his game.\n\n“I love it. I did it when I was in Carolina. It’s just in that matter of getting the guys, get the calls, get the guys ready,” Luvu said, “That’s how I like these moments. What down is it? What package are we in? What do I do when I get a call?”\n\nWhat this means for Sonny Styles is unclear, though there’s no reason for concern. The first-round rookie and presumed “green dot” favorite delivered multiple impact plays in Monday’s padded practice as a blitzer and against the run.\n\nFor more from Ben Standig, <a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here</a>\n\n\n\nQuick reader poll\n\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\nJayden Daniels Delivers Cleanest Commanders Camp Chart\n\n\n\n\nOn video wrapping up another day at camp. Leading off with Jayden Daniels. Luke McCaffrey,Dyami Brown, CB changes and more. <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNRichmond?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@espnrichmond</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/UaJynPlwwM\">https://t.co/UaJynPlwwM</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2084725169319297393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nShrager interviews Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough; interview starts at 20:40 mark.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a><a href=\"https://t.co/yL3EBwgt8c\">https://t.co/yL3EBwgt8c</a>— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) <a href=\"https://x.com/billhorgan2005/status/2084796692566790473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBleeding Green Nation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-preseason/178557/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-offense-out-of-sync-as-devonta-smith-and-makai-lemon-miss-time\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-preseason/178557/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-offense-out-of-sync-as-devonta-smith-and-makai-lemon-miss-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Offense out of sync as DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon miss time</a>\n\n[The offensive] unit was out of sync on Tuesday. Missing Lane, DeVonta, and Lemon probably didn’t help. It was also unusual to see some periods where Hurts was working behind an offensive line that mostly consisted of backups. Very much an extenuating circumstances kind of practice. That much acknowledged, I’m here to tell you what I saw, and it often wasn’t pretty.\n\nSportsRadio 94WIP’s Eliot Shorr-Parks charted Hurts as 6/19 on the day.\n\nHurts wasn’t shy to throw deep today but the attempts weren’t fruitful. Not all of them were his fault.\n\n\nA diving Quez Watkins failed to track one such throw.\n\n\n\nMichael Carter II intercepted Hurts (while bobbling the ball but ultimately preventing the ball from hitting the ground) on a play where it looked like Hollywood Brown wasn’t expecting the pass to come his way. Brown was initially jogging before he looked up and started to sprint once he saw the ball in the air.\n\n\n\nHurts targeted Brown downfield again and the ball was placed on the receiver’s hands but the catch was not made. Cooper DeJean had tight coverage in a trail position to contest Brown.\n\n\n\nA deep attempt to Elijah Moore was overthrown as the ball lacked a tight spiral.\n\n\n\nWill Shipley was wiiiiiiiiide open on the wheel route … and he dropped the ball. Brutal. Would’ve been an easy catch-and-run touchdown if he simply caught it.\n\n\n\nThe offense was plagued by penalties in this practice. There were stretches where it felt like there was a flag on every single rep. One such infraction wiped out a Hurts to Hollywood goal-to-go touchdown due to an illegal shift.\n\n\n\nHurts overthrew Darius Cooper in the end zone.\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-preseason/178557/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-offense-out-of-sync-as-devonta-smith-and-makai-lemon-miss-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-injuries/212313/alijah-clark-injury-tent-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-injuries/212313/alijah-clark-injury-tent-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cowboys injury updates: Safety Alijah Clark helped off on Tuesday</a>\n\nTuesday marked the second day of Dallas Cowboys padded practices and unfortunately the second one in a row where a player had to be helped off of the field due to injury.\n\nOn Monday it was tight end Princeton Fant who needed tending to. Brian Schottenheimer <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-injuries/24480997/princeton-fant-injury-monday-pads\">announced on Tuesday</a> that Fant has a torn ACL and will have surgery in a few weeks.\n\nIt is unknown what is going on with safety Alijah Clark at this moment, though. But he needed help to head to the injury tent a little over an hour into practice. It looked like a lower leg or possibly foot injury.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-injuries/212313/alijah-clark-injury-tent-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-keep-tyler-guyton-left-tackle-camp-battle-nate-thomas\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-keep-tyler-guyton-left-tackle-camp-battle-nate-thomas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cowboys to keep Tyler Guyton at left tackle after brief camp battle with Nate Thomas</a>\n\nHead coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that first-rounder Tyler Guyton will be the team’s starting left tackle.\n\n“We’re gonna keep him at starting left tackle right now,” Schottenheimer said of Guyton. “We talked to Nate [Thomas]. Nate needs to show us a little bit more consistent play to push for that. I know we told you guys about the rotation, so Tyler will stay at left tackle. Excited to see how Nate handles that challenge. Tyler’s playing really, really well.”\n\nThe news ends the competition with the seventh-rounder Thomas, which Schotty <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/tyler-guyton-nathan-thomas-cowboys-starting-left-tackle-competition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kick started</a> early this offseason.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-keep-tyler-guyton-left-tackle-camp-battle-nate-thomas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/166750/athletic-qb-tiers-jaxson-dart-ranks-no-24-coaches-executives-poll\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/166750/athletic-qb-tiers-jaxson-dart-ranks-no-24-coaches-executives-poll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QB tiers: NY Giants’ Jaxson Dart ranked No. 24 by coaches, executives</a>\n\nThe New York Giants are at something of crossroads in 2026. They’re hoping that the combination of quarterback Jaxson Dart and head coach John Harbaugh can lift the team back to competitiveness.\n\nThe rest of the NFL seems to be taking a “wait and see” approach, particularly with respect to Dart.\n\nThe Athletic released its annual <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quarterback Tiers list</a> on Tuesday, ranking the all 35 veteran quarterbacks expected to play significant snaps in 2026. Dart ranked 24th on the list, just below names like Daniel Jones, Bryce Young, and Kyler Murray.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/166750/athletic-qb-tiers-jaxson-dart-ranks-no-24-coaches-executives-poll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531953/jaxson-dart-tosses-ball-giants-defender-sparking-dust-up\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531953/jaxson-dart-tosses-ball-giants-defender-sparking-dust-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From ESPN</a>:\n\nThe Giants’ offense with Dart under center has struggled early in training camp. They finally found the end zone late in practice Tuesday when Dart hit Likely for a score in a red zone drill. The very next period is when Dart scrambled to his left and ran untouched into the end zone.\n\nPenalties have been a problem for New York during the first two days of training camp practices in full pads. The Giants had 14 penalties called during Monday’s practice, including nine on the offense.\n\nTo read more of this ESPN article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531953/jaxson-dart-tosses-ball-giants-defender-sparking-dust-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nDeadspin\n\n<a href=\"https://deadspin.com/travis-hunters-two-way-role-could-become-a-problem-in-jacksonville/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://deadspin.com/travis-hunters-two-way-role-could-become-a-problem-in-jacksonville/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travis Hunter’s Two-Way Role Could Become a Problem in Jacksonville</a>\n\n2025 was a rough start to Hunter’s professional career. He only played seven games before a non-contact injury took him out during practice. Even when he was healthy he wasn’t lighting up the stat sheet. He felt like <a href=\"https://deadspin.com/travis-hunter-can-be-an-nfl-superstar-if-the-jaguars-dont-screw-it-up/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an awkward fit wherever he played</a> for Liam Coen.\n\nHunter only averaged 42.5 yards per game and 1 touchdown on offense, while only playing 23 snaps a game on defense, where he looked shaky at points as well. Many rookies have bounced back from a slow first season, but Hunter is in a far different position than most.\n\nMy biggest concern is long term durability with a guy like Hunter. At just 23 years old, he should absolutely still have a ton of mileage on his body, but he’s not like every other 23-year-old second-year player. Deion Sanders utilized Hunter exceedingly well in college, but he also burned a lot of the tread in his tires.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://deadspin.com/travis-hunters-two-way-role-could-become-a-problem-in-jacksonville/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nX’s & O’s\n\n\nCommanders fans take note, with David Blough looking to lean more on the zone run scheme and learn from Ben Johnson <a href=\"https://t.co/5xGfgStST3\">https://t.co/5xGfgStST3</a>— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkBullockNFL/status/2084613772308623496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nWe have made the following roster moves: – Signed CB Fabian Moreau – Placed CB Ahkello Witherspoon on the Reserve/Retired List <a href=\"https://t.co/2SmO98Sv2T\">pic.twitter.com/2SmO98Sv2T</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2084610308681908724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKicked fully into gear<a href=\"https://x.com/CarterMachinery?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CarterMachinery</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Ox1pUamsme\">pic.twitter.com/Ox1pUamsme</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2084677746337218823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\na Luke touchdown for you 🫵<a href=\"https://x.com/mccaffrey_luke?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mccaffrey_luke</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/tAIu8LcFeQ\">pic.twitter.com/tAIu8LcFeQ</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2084734660748226836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n💸💸💸<a href=\"https://x.com/SeatGeek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeatGeek</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/sleMapA9TZ\">pic.twitter.com/sleMapA9TZ</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2084751731297227111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\ndefense at work 💼 <a href=\"https://t.co/vZQERS0tJA\">pic.twitter.com/vZQERS0tJA</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2084777149219652006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nContract year loading for Daron Payne. Might be a good thing. The last time DP was in this situation back in 2022 he had a career year. I watched him for 30 minutes today. He looks LOCKED in. <a href=\"https://t.co/rkycE7xpJp\">pic.twitter.com/rkycE7xpJp</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2084637077891580379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDaron Payne the snowboarder. He loves it. He loves the mountains. Can you imagine a 6’3, 325 pound human barreling down the side of a mountain on a snowboard?! Amazing. <a href=\"https://t.co/Q7XJVmoxhM\">pic.twitter.com/Q7XJVmoxhM</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2084716930192101474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJavon Kinlaw on this upcoming season, \"I got some goals. Just be dominant.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/SCAUWhyhBh\">pic.twitter.com/SCAUWhyhBh</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2084764637350727832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWhat will David Blough\'s offense look like? Logan Paulsen is very excited about what he\'s seen from the Commanders\' new OC: \"We\'re gonna use every tool at our disposal: cadence, formation, motions, shifts to put ourselves in advantageous situations over the defense.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/F6rfDoHU46\">pic.twitter.com/F6rfDoHU46</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2084644734484582544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTreylon Burks on working with Jayden Daniels and continuing to add to the offense.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/team980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@team980</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/1067theFan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1067theFan</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/13Uutvv9FE\">pic.twitter.com/13Uutvv9FE</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2084656813023035676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"There are a lot of upgrades ..\" Fabian Moreau on what its like back as part of the Burgundy and Gold <a href=\"https://t.co/U2Co1HRDMK\">pic.twitter.com/U2Co1HRDMK</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2084669388808933585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNewest old Commander Fabian Moreau <a href=\"https://t.co/PKLJ8yCBc2\">pic.twitter.com/PKLJ8yCBc2</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2084623646883000489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n“You shouldn’t ever dampen your light” Commanders EDGE Odafe Oweh used to go by Jayson. When he got drafted he decided to go by Odafe symbolizing a new chapter of his life where he is able to proudly honor his Nigerian roots. <a href=\"https://t.co/k41ATYVW6X\">pic.twitter.com/k41ATYVW6X</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2084729850607071434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n“This is a very complex defense” – Odafe Oweh is all-in on Daronte Jones’ new defense. <a href=\"https://t.co/DYEE8UXieh\">pic.twitter.com/DYEE8UXieh</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2084750848849051659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRACHAAD WHITE: Jayden Daniels \"is the best QB I\'ve ever played with.\" Great insights today in my conversation w/Rachaad on Commanders star QB Jayden Daniels. Rachaad & JD5 were teammates at Arizona State before Jayden transferred to LSU. Now, the duo reunited w/the Commanders. <a href=\"https://t.co/PdMTrcHzP6\">pic.twitter.com/PdMTrcHzP6</a>— Alex Flum (@AlexFlumTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/AlexFlumTV/status/2084757195430707445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSam Cosmi on Sonny Styles “His size and his speed, his athleticism. The way he carries himself, too. He wants to learn. He knows his place. I think he’s a great addition to the team. I’m excited to see what he’s capable of. He has every athletic ability trait that you can think… <a href=\"https://t.co/MzDgnrbtgK\">pic.twitter.com/MzDgnrbtgK</a>— All-Pro Reels (@allproreels) <a href=\"https://x.com/allproreels/status/2084666340455874815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMight be my new favorite person to photograph <a href=\"https://x.com/sonnystyles_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sonnystyles_</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/WeRStyles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WeRStyles</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raisehail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raisehail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/dLCIcy31tB\">pic.twitter.com/dLCIcy31tB</a>— Dullah (@Dullah_vision) <a href=\"https://x.com/Dullah_vision/status/2084748963593216157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSONNY STYLES IS SO IMPRESSIVE<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/46oqSTcTSN\">https://t.co/46oqSTcTSN</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/bqdMHDeMIw\">pic.twitter.com/bqdMHDeMIw</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2084698081673543936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRecap of <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> camp – Luke McCaffrey shines ✨ – offense continuing to add 💰 – BILLLLLLLL 💪🏼 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/team980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@team980</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/1067theFan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1067theFan</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/TDdS0SH76R\">pic.twitter.com/TDdS0SH76R</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2084658880848564727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHere is my video recap of <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Commanders</a> Training Camp! <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/1340AMFOXSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1340AMFOXSports</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/QfShocjSqj\">pic.twitter.com/QfShocjSqj</a>— Felix Trammell (@FelixDTrammell) <a href=\"https://x.com/FelixDTrammell/status/2084665106751770727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDay 5 wrap up in Ashburn. Jayden was terrific. Daron Payne ready for year number 9 in Washington <a href=\"https://t.co/rkQRBxi56t\">pic.twitter.com/rkQRBxi56t</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2084669907287810550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders training camp notes for Day 5 <a href=\"https://t.co/QJaOzpGHrs\">pic.twitter.com/QJaOzpGHrs</a>— Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) <a href=\"https://x.com/10zJohnson/status/2084697668001874337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBetter late than never. Observations from Practice 5, today\'s workout: 🏈 Daniels keeps getting better and better. Looks way more comfortable. Offense has given the defense more of a run each day seemingly. 🏈 Bill has caught the ball really well. They are also asking him to…— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) <a href=\"https://x.com/GrantPaulsen/status/2084700113327227130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKeeping an eye on that kicker competition. Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens <a href=\"https://t.co/y1uQ5NSEep\">pic.twitter.com/y1uQ5NSEep</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2084633979185963202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLast kicking series: 36 39 44 49 56 Jake Moody missed from 49 and 56. Drew Stevens hit them all. So Moody has missed 3 in camp so far (missed from 48 earlier today). Stevens has missed 1.— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2084638497227309349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFor the “green dot” crowd … it’s still early, but Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw have both said that Frankie Luvu has been that guy getting everyone set.— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2084654024180064314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHere is video, with Andrew Luck throwing passes to Zach Ertz <a href=\"https://t.co/M50EYr2pub\">https://t.co/M50EYr2pub</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cojRylcL0C\">pic.twitter.com/cojRylcL0C</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2084805720927612989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBREAKING: Falcons and RB Bijan Robinson agree to terms on 3-year extension worth up to $75M, including $51M guaranteed, making him the highest-paid RB in NFL history. (via <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdamSchefter</a>, <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RapSheet</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/1xYt8PLoyb\">pic.twitter.com/1xYt8PLoyb</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2084610172329111678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBREAKING: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> pass-rusher Jalon Walker is feared to have suffered a torn ACL at practice today and will miss the entire 2026 season. The No. 15 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Georgia recorded 5.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery as a rookie last… <a href=\"https://t.co/2TQy7WHfSs\">https://t.co/2TQy7WHfSs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ES6Suu8dov\">pic.twitter.com/ES6Suu8dov</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2084726404873166909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBREAKING: The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Ravens</a> and 2x Pro Bowl WR Zay Flowers have agreed to a 4-year, $140M extension, per <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdamSchefter</a>. The deal includes $108M guaranteed. <a href=\"https://t.co/czwSa4NZvD\">pic.twitter.com/czwSa4NZvD</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2084667174434537569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChicago Bears and RT Darnell Wright reach agreement on a four-year, $116M extension with $93M guaranteed, per me and <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RapSheet</a>. Deal is biggest ever for a right tackle and most guaranteed money for an OL in NFL history. Bears and <a href=\"https://x.com/OctagonFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@OctagonFootball</a> reached terms today. <a href=\"https://t.co/fppky2aGKY\">pic.twitter.com/fppky2aGKY</a>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2084731338624516584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nW-L record when a QB was trailing entering the 4th quarter last year: 0.800 – Bo Nix (4-1) <huge gap> 0.500 – Daniel Jones (3-3) 0.444 – Caleb Williams (4-5) 0.417 – Jordan Love (2-3) 0.375 – Josh Allen (3-5) 0.333 – Tyler Shough (2-4) 0.300 – Bryce Young (3-7) 0.200 – Aaron…— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2084655902813016479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCardinals to start Carson Beck at QB vs. Panthers in Hall of Fame Game. <a href=\"https://t.co/Su9y3yEbgl\">pic.twitter.com/Su9y3yEbgl</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2084702301986693329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTeam owner Josh Harris hanging out with GM Adam Peters <a href=\"https://t.co/flAThjTkwu\">pic.twitter.com/flAThjTkwu</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2084632918412988433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCool scenes with Jayden and Josh Harris. <a href=\"https://t.co/djMf49uf0X\">pic.twitter.com/djMf49uf0X</a>— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2084697555028353049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785924000;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:730;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d775f4aec5a7b21c66265d1a5dd84e99\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Sai’vion Jones looking to fill some big shoes\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/180526/saivion-jones-looking-to-fill-some-big-shoes\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"There is talk coming out of training camp about Sai’vion Jones being ready to take a big step forward in Vance Joseph’s defense this season. Veteran defensive lineman Zach Allen had high praise for Jones the other day, mentioning he has taken a big leap entering his second season. With the loss of Johnathan Franklin-Myers […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4836:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThere is talk coming out of training camp about Sai’vion Jones being ready to take a big step forward in Vance Joseph’s defense this season. Veteran defensive lineman Zach Allen had <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ZacStevens/status/2084709579045347684\">high praise</a> for Jones the other day, mentioning he has taken a big leap entering his second season.\n\nWith the loss of Johnathan Franklin-Myers to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, a large void in the defensive front to the tune of roughly 500 snaps across from Allen. It is worth noting that the Denver Broncos defense under Vance Joseph typically uses a fairly heavy rotation of five players along their standard three-man line.\n\nDuring his rookie season, Jones didn’t see the field much. That isn’t unusual for mid-round defensive lineman. It’s a big jump from college to the pros. He saw playing time in Week 4, 14, and 18 with just 33 total defensive snaps. Which means for those of us eye-test guys, there isn’t a lot to go on from his rookie season. At this point, it’s all a projection.\n\nI’m excited to see what Jones will be able to accomplish this season. He’s darn near a clone in size to Zach Allen, with both of them being 6’5” and 285 pounds. The third-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft has had a year to study this defense, get his feet wet, and learn from one of the best-coached defensive fronts in the game today. The sky is the limit for this young Bronco.\n\nBroncos News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-camp-observations-denver-s-defensive-front-applies-pressure-on-day-4\">Broncos Camp Observations: Denver’s defensive front applies pressure on Day 4</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/he-adds-an-extra-element-to-our-offense-wr-jaylen-waddle-impressing-teammates-enjoying-matchup-with-denver-s-defense-in-first-broncos-training-camp\">‘He adds an extra element to our offense’: WR Jaylen Waddle impressing teammates, enjoying matchup with Denver’s defense in first Broncos training camp</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://denversports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/broncos-camp-defense\">Broncos camp wrap: Defense dominates the day</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/video/top-5-broncos-camp-takeaways-bo-nix-looks-better-than-ever\">Top 5 Broncos Camp Takeaways: Bo Nix Looks Better Than Ever</a>\n\nOther NFL News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-wr-zay-flowers-agrees-to-four-year-140m-extension\">Report: Ravens WR Zay Flowers agrees to four-year, $140M contract extension</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/falcons-bijan-robinson-contract-extension\">Falcons, RB Bijan Robinson agree to 3-year contract extension worth up to $75 million</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/larry-fitzgerald-to-enter-hall-of-fame-on-saturday-as-cardinals-icon-after-17-years-of-excellence\">Larry Fitzgerald to enter Hall of Fame on Saturday as Cardinals icon after 17 years of excellence</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/roger-craig-hall-of-fame-49ers-versatility-dynasty\">Roger Craig’s versatility helped fuel 49ers dynasty, earned him entry into Hall of Fame</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/dexter-lawrence-terrorizing-bengals-practice-training-camp\">Dexter Lawrence ‘terrorizing practice’ at Bengals training camp</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531184/sources-darnell-wright-agrees-4-year-116m-deal-bears\">Sources: Darnell Wright, Bears reach 4-year, $116M extension</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531953/jaxson-dart-tosses-ball-giants-defender-sparking-dust-up\">Jaxson Dart tosses ball at Giants defender sparking dustup</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531325/packers-micah-parsons-playing-vs-cowboys-week-6-realistic\">Packers’ Micah Parsons: Playing vs. Cowboys in Week 6 ‘realistic’</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-chiefs-notebook-training-camp-mahomes\">Albert Breer Empties His Chiefs Notebook From Training Camp Stop</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/did-travis-kelce-gain-weight-debunking-viral-rumors-chiefs-training-camp-look\">Did Travis Kelce Gain Weight? Debunking the Viral Rumors Around His Chiefs Training Camp Look</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785924000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5871;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Zach Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:731;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cfd1872d0353af0cc6fa05aed0bb5f18\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"TreVeyon Henderson feeling game slow down in second NFL season\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/132498/treveyon-henderson-second-nfl-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"TreVeyon Henderson does most things fast. The running back ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash before the Patriots selected him in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. That speed helped him become the first Patriot to score four touchdowns of 50-plus yards as a rookie. Mentally, though, things seemed to be moving too fast […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3135:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - July 25: New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson at training camp on July 25, 2026. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nTreVeyon Henderson does most things fast.\n\nThe running back ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash before the Patriots selected him in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. That speed helped him become the first Patriot to score four touchdowns of 50-plus yards as a rookie.\n\nMentally, though, things seemed to be moving too fast at times.\n\nHenderson went through challenging stretches as a rookie, culminating in him playing just 30 total snaps across the AFC Championship Game and Super Bowl.\n\nNow entering Year 2, everything is beginning to slow down.\n\n“Most definitely,” he said. “I think the biggest thing is, like I said, understanding the offense a lot more, understanding certain plays, and then of course just continuing to get accustomed to the speed. I think by now I’m definitely accustomed, just being able to get a lot of opportunities last year. And so going into this year, just being a lot more patient, knowing what I’m doing, knowing where I’m supposed to be.”\n\nAfter helping Ohio State win the national championship in January 2025, Henderson immediately shifted his focus to preparing for the NFL. He went on to appear in all 21 games as a rookie, leaving little time to take a step back.\n\nThis past offseason finally gave him that opportunity, and allowed Henderson to recover physically and sharpen his mental side of his game.\n\n“I think understanding the offense,” Henderson said. “Understanding certain runs and pass schemes and things like that — it’s been helping me a lot. I’m just trying to continue to enhance my game however I can.”\n\nWhile Henderson showcased his home-run ability as a ball carrier, he was not able to make the same impact in the passing game last season. Much of that was due to issues in pass protection.\n\nEarly in training camp, the Patriots defense has not been shy about dialing up pressure from all over the field, giving Henderson plenty of opportunities to continue developing in that area.\n\n“It helps us a lot,” Henderson shared. “Whatever they throw at us, just being able to step up in the pocket and pick it up and protect the quarterback, that’s a big thing. So I’m just continuing to try to get better at that as well, each and every practice. It’s been helpful.\n\n“Just continuing to get opportunities, and when I get opportunities take advantage of it. Even when I’m not in, taking mental reps. Seeing what the defense is doing, going through my steps, going through my reads.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785924000;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:31:\"New England Patriots First Read\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12529;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:732;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3fb8461abe614b385992d980be893241\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"NY Giants news: Jaxson Dart, Odell Beckham’s reps, more\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/166819/jaxson-dart-odell-beckhams-reps-more\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"Good morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about as the Giants continue rolling through training camp. Jaxson Dart tosses ball at Giants defender sparking dustup | ESPN If you read our practice report, you already knew this. Odell Beckham Jr.’s training camp reps could be a telling Giants […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4208:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about as the Giants continue rolling through training camp.\n\nJaxson Dart tosses ball at Giants defender sparking dustup | <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531953/jaxson-dart-tosses-ball-giants-defender-sparking-dust-up\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531953/jaxson-dart-tosses-ball-giants-defender-sparking-dust-up\">ESPN</a>\n\nIf you read <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166776/training-camp-practice-no-6-winners-losers-takeaways-jaxson-dart\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166776/training-camp-practice-no-6-winners-losers-takeaways-jaxson-dart\">our practice report</a>, you already knew this.\n\nOdell Beckham Jr.’s training camp reps could be a telling Giants sign | <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/odell-beckham-jr-s-training-camp-reps-could-be-a-telling-giants-sign/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/odell-beckham-jr-s-training-camp-reps-could-be-a-telling-giants-sign/\">New York Post</a>\n\n\nOdell Beckham Jr. saw a major uptick in first-team reps. John Harbaugh called it part of the day-to-day rotation, but a conspiracy theorist might suggest the staff wants a better evaluation of Beckham, who has been creating separation without drawing targets with the second-team offense. He had what might have been a touchdown, but it was bang-bang out of bounds.\n\n\nConor Orr Predicts All 272 Games of the 2026 NFL Season | <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/conor-orr-predicts-all-272-games-2026-nfl-season\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/conor-orr-predicts-all-272-games-2026-nfl-season\">Sports Illustrated</a>\n\nOrr’s prognostication is not kind to the Giants.\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166776/training-camp-practice-no-6-winners-losers-takeaways-jaxson-dart\">Giants training camp, practice No. 6: Winners, losers, takeaways</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/166750/athletic-qb-tiers-jaxson-dart-ranks-no-24-coaches-executives-poll\">QB tiers: NY Giants’ Jaxson Dart ranked No. 24 by coaches, executives</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/166600/the-giants-salary-cap-situation-for-2026-and-beyond\">The Giants’ salary cap situation for 2026 and beyond</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/166714/eli-apple-cautionary-tale-deonte-banks\">Eli Apple is a cautionary tale for NY Giants CB Deonte Banks</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166733/tyrone-tracy-not-worried-about-being-overshadowed-by-cam-skattebo\">Tyrone Tracy not worried about being overshadowed by Cam Skattebo</a>\n\n\nSubmit a question\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785924000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2078;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Odell Beckham\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:733;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d5a1432af2d514bf2afc8a017ae857ae\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Houston Texans News: Wednesday August 5, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-news/76846/houston-texans-news-wednesday-august-5-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:383:\"Houston Texans News With fans on hand, Texans training camp sees its first fight (Houston Chronicle) Texans WATCH: Houston Rookies Can Play, But Can They Paint? (Sports Illustrated) Harris Hits: Trenches Take Center Stage as C.J. Stroud Sparkles at Texans Training Camp (HoustonTexans.com) Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4360:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 01: Will Anderson Jr. #51 of the Houston Texans looks on during Houston Texans training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center on August 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/\">Houston Texans</a> News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/jadeveon-clowney-training-camp-fight-22371438.php\">With fans on hand, Texans training camp sees its first fight</a> (Houston Chronicle)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-watch-rookies-cj-stroud-will-anderson-jr-tank-dell-chemistry-demeco-ryans-offseason\">Texans WATCH: Houston Rookies Can Play, But Can They Paint?</a> (Sports Illustrated)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstontexans.com/news/harris-hits-trenches-take-center-stage-as-c-j-stroud-sparkles-at-texans-training-camp\">Harris Hits: Trenches Take Center Stage as C.J. Stroud Sparkles at Texans Training Camp</a> (HoustonTexans.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fox26houston.com/news/texans-detail-toro-district-timeline-future-options-reliant-stadium-campus\">Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus</a> (KRIV 26 Houston)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/jalen-pitre-guardian-helmet-padding-protection-22371156.php\">Everyone knows Jalen Pitre for his Guardian Cap. Now, he’s a company partner</a> (Houston Chronicle)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49419567/houston-texans-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 Houston Texans training camp: Latest intel, updates</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531184/sources-darnell-wright-agrees-4-year-116m-deal-bears\" class=\"\">Sources: Bears give RT Wright historic extension</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531025/sources-falcons-jalon-walker-feared-torn-acl\" class=\"\">Sources: Falcons’ Walker feared to have torn ACL</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37808087/49ers-samuel-more-ready-go-awful-22-season\"><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49532073/qb-carson-beck-start-cardinals-hall-fame-game\" class=\"\">Beck to start for Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game</a></a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531953/jaxson-dart-tosses-ball-giants-defender-sparking-dust-up\" class=\"\">Harbaugh unimpressed as Dart causes dustup</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531325/packers-micah-parsons-playing-vs-cowboys-week-6-realistic\" class=\"\">Parsons: Playing vs. Cowboys in Week 6 ‘realistic’</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49527923/falcons-rb-robinson-reach-3-year-deal-worth-75m\" class=\"\">Sources: Falcons RB Robinson gets record deal</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49531080/epenesa-grateful-eagle-weird-browns-situation\" class=\"\">New Eagles DE Epenesa: ‘Happy’ I’m not a Brown</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49530992/titans-dt-jeffery-simmons-throws-punch-sent-side-field\" class=\"\">Titans’ Simmons throws punch, sent to side field</a> (ESPN.com)\n\nHouston & Collegiate Sports\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/houston-toronto-blue-jays-score-recap-22373142.php\">Astros roll past Blue Jays behind Hayden Wesneski, Taylor Trammell</a> (Houston Chronicle)\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/mlb/houston-astros/houston-astros-acquiring-blue-jays-dalton-vaursho/\">Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for Spencer Arrighetti</a> (Heavy.com)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785924000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Battle Red Newswire\";i:1;s:19:\"Houston Texans News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9758;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"C.J. 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The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Miami Dolphins, 33-8. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nThe good news <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/?source=athletic_user_shared_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/?source=athletic_user_shared_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\">is that Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones ascended a tier in the Athletic’s latest quarterback rankings (subscription) and had the greatest improvement among his colleagues</a>. \n\nHowever, the bad news is that he’s still ranked below average among all league starters—coming in at 21st overall: \n\n\n21. Daniel Jones \n\n\n\nJones made the largest year-over-year jump in average vote (+1.1) while climbing eight spots in the rankings. He set career bests in yards per attempt, passer rating and EPA per pass play before suffering a torn right Achilles tendon in December.\n\n\n\n“I thought he looked broken in New York (with the Giants),” an offensive coordinator said. “I thought he looked functional in Indy. He looked like a 3.”\n\n\n\nJones, who is practicing without limitations at training camp, received more Tier 2 votes (eight) than the rest of his career combined (six). Quite a few voters, including defensive coordinators who faced Indianapolis, credited Colts coach Shane Steichen for outstanding game plans.\n\n\n\n“Daniel Jones is interesting,” one defensive coordinator said. “I think he showed that when you are not protected and you do not have all the answers given to you, it is hard to operate at this level of football.”\n\n\n\nThe implication was that Indy protected Jones, and Steichen gave him answers.\n\n\n\n“Indy was perfect for him,” another defensive coach said. “The best thing he ever could have done was get with Shane. Steichen has the best mix of tempo versus non-tempo, versus huddle calls, versus ‘Hey, listen, this one’s on two, this one’s on three.’ He tells his quarterback how to change the pace of a game, and he does it as well as anybody right now.”\n\n\n\nJones proved he could execute that offense at a high level, although his production tapered later in the season, after defenses had more video to study. One exec thought Jones’ history of lower-body injuries could threaten his mobility longer term.\n\n\n\n“What Steichen wanted to do scheme-wise, he was not able to do with the guys he had before Daniel Jones,” said another defensive coordinator whose team faced the Colts. “From an intelligence standpoint, getting them in the right plays, going through the right key progressions, that is where Daniel Jones showed he got it.”\n\n\nThe “glass half full” crowd will tell you that when fully healthy, in his first-year in Indianapolis with Colts head coach Shane Steichen, that Jones was in the midst of a career year—leading a historically elite league offense on a team that once sat 8-2. \n\nUnfortunately, a fractured fibula and season-ending Achilles limited his mobility regarding the former, and ultimately ended his season regarding the latter. It coincided with the Colts late season collapse, where Indianapolis would lose 7 straight games and fall out of playoff contention again. \n\nDespite missing the Colts last four games because of the Achilles, Jones was still named a Pro Bowl alternate. He completed 261 of 384 pass attempts (68.0%) for 3,101 total passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, as well as amassed 5 rushing touchdowns during his 13 starts this past season. \n\nThe “glass half empty” will tell you that Jones had already shown some signs of regression before the lower leg injuries and is a ‘system quarterback’ under Steichen—heavily leaning on star workhorse Jonathan Taylor as the offense’s true focal point to open up his passing game after-the-fact. \n\nThe hope has to be that Jones regains his prior first half form, but there may be some truth that he’s a system quarterback, but one could make the argument that so are other Pro Bowl quarterbacks such as Brock Purdy and Jared Goff—both of whom have had more consistent high level success under other talented offensive minds. \n\nIn fact, each has even made a Super Bowl as a starting quarterback. \n\nTo me, that’s not the same slam that it appeared to be just a few years ago. \n\nIf there’s another silver lining for Colts fans, it’s that the other quarterbacks in the AFC South: Trevor Lawrence (16th), CJ Stroud (20th), and Cam Ward (25th) aren’t significantly better or in Ward’s case, still considered a bit worse. 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I haven’t heard anyone talking about him around here lately. Do people still prefer Elijah Sarratt or is some solid buzz early enough to put the early declare drafted ahead of him in front? I think Lane has the potential to be the number 2 target in this offense by the end of the year. Bateman, Walker and Sarratt aren’t exactly super strong competition. Zay getting paid solidifies one WR spot but I see upside in this attack under Declan Doyle. submitted by /u/SteffeEric [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:1011:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vfuoyg/jakobi_lane_is_the_star_of_ravens_training_camp/\"> </a> Lane has followed up a strong first week of camp with an excellent start to week 2. I haven’t heard anyone talking about him around here lately. Do people still prefer Elijah Sarratt or is some solid buzz early enough to put the early declare drafted ahead of him in front? 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(Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nOn Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts had a consecutive morning practice with pads on, and well there were at least least a handful of key takeaways from their latest ‘gone camping’ day: \n\n\n\nDanny Dimes Dealing \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> QB Daniel Jones just threw a dime to Tyler Warren for about a 20-yard gain in 11-on-11. Warren was blanketed by Cam Bynum, but Jones gave Warren a chance and Warren rewarded him by going upstairs and snatching it over Bynum. Great reps all around.— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2084661797135519863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nExcellent final 11 on 11 team period by Daniel Jones. Best of camp. I have him 5-5 with long completions to Tyler Warren x2, Ashton Dulin, Will Mallory, and a short one to Mo Alie-Cox. Plant leg looked good. Accuracy was there. Really good stuff. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2084662270731211188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nAR Up-and-Down with 2nd-Team\n\n\nThe Anthony Richardson Experience™️ in year four: AR had a strong connection to <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> rookie WR Deion Burks on a PA crosser for a chunk gain in their 11-on-11 period with the third team. A few plays later he dropped the snap in shotgun and Steichen concluded the session.— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) <a href=\"https://x.com/nerlens_/status/2084657215642759491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> QB Anthony Richardson with a beautiful throw to the sideline to Deion Burks with the third team in 11 on 11. Gain of 25. Nice pitch and catch. <a href=\"https://x.com/WTHRcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WTHRcom</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2084653499548156217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNice toss from Anthony Richardson to Coleman Owen in 7 on 7 period. Gain of 20 in stride. AR running with the 2nd team today. Riley Leonard ran with the 2nd team on Saturday. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2084290462433542356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAnthony Richardson with yet ANOTHER bobbled snap… <a href=\"https://t.co/v8hYWoCagy\">pic.twitter.com/v8hYWoCagy</a>— Logan Hancock (@ProFanLogan) <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFanLogan/status/2084653539452719567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Taylor Talks Contract Extension\n\n\nColts running back Jonathan Taylor, after hearing about Bijan Robinson’s extension in Atlanta, says he’s going to “tap in” with his agent “now that you guys broke the news to me.” <a href=\"https://t.co/FTsLpM9GjI\">pic.twitter.com/FTsLpM9GjI</a>— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) <a href=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2084687314253390029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRookie LB Bryce Boettcher Has Big Day With First-Team Defense \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> rookie RB (7th round) Seth McGowan continues to impress. Love his burst / physicality. Rookie LB (4th round) Bryce Boettcher flying around making plays today as well. <a href=\"https://x.com/WTHRcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WTHRcom</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2084652265864921267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst play of 11 on 11 team period. Daniel Jones hits Laquon Treadwell deep for a huge completion. HOWEVER— rookie LB Bryce Boettcher definitely got home for the sack ahead of the throw. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2084651721486192672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRookie WR Deion Burks Has Nice Showing\n\n\nRiley Leonard hits rookie WR (7th round) Deion Burks for a gain of 15 in 11 on 11 with the third team. Burks had to go down and get it. Nice catch. His best day of camp by far. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2084658908912668824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nSauce Not Feeling So Hot\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> CB Sauce Gardner is not at practice today due to an illness, per the team.— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2084646347760668761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785896714;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Indianapolis Colts Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Bryce Boettcher\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6813;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathan Taylor\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:742;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"67894b9357eff58a94879f3841c67847\";s:5:\"title\";s:302:\"Chiefs pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier on Cyrus Allen: “He has a natural feel for kind of space out there after the snap... he\'s got great physical traits — they were showing up after the snap, his mental stuff was good pre-snap, so you can build on that, and that\'s exciting.” (@chiefs_kcsn)\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vftw80/chiefs_pass_game_coordinator_joe_bleymaier_on/\";s:11:\"description\";s:49:\" submitted by /u/HookFL [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:274:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/HookFL\"> /u/HookFL </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084777867523875110\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vftw80/chiefs_pass_game_coordinator_joe_bleymaier_on/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785894985;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:743;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d1693918165c9e81edd3a2036797570e\";s:5:\"title\";s:100:\"NFL declines comment on the Steelers\' failure to disclose Aaron Rodgers\' illness before playoff loss\";s:4:\"link\";s:160:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-declines-comment-on-the-steelers-failure-to-disclose-aaron-rodgers-illness-before-playoff-loss\";s:11:\"description\";s:152:\"Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently disclosed to Mike Silver of The Athletic that Rodgers was ill before the January playoff loss to the Texans.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3137:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_rodgersV2_260804\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"434501\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_rodgersV2_260804\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_rodgersV2_260804\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Pittsburgh Steelers\",\"title\": \"Florio: PIT being a Super Bowl team is \'laughable\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/idea-of-steelers-being-super-bowl-team-is-laughable-mike-florio\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-04T14:09:53Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently disclosed to Mike Silver of The Athletic that <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-had-undisclosed-illness-before-playoff-loss-to-texans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rodgers was ill</a> before the January playoff loss to the Texans. The illness was not disclosed by the Steelers.In response to an inquiry from PFT on the situation, the NFL declined comment.In 2023, the NFL fined the Falcons $75,000 and then-coach Arthur Smith $25,000 for failing to disclose that running back Bijan Robinson had an illness on the morning of a game against the Buccaneers.The fact that the NFL has declined comment doesn\'t mean the league will ignore it. How can they? In this age of legalized and normalized betting, the failure of the Steelers to update their injury report to reveal that Rodgers had an illness is a problem on its face.The league has no choice but to investigate. If the reporting is true (and it is, we\'ve confirmed), the league will have no choice but to act. Any other approach amounts to the league looking the other way on the Steelers concealing an important piece of inside information.Given the various ways in which inside information has allegedly or actually been misused in multiple sports (the NFL recently suspended a Cardinals executive for allegedly sharing information about the team\'s draft picks), inaction is not acceptable. 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The Rodgers assault, launched on ESPN, included calling Fauci an \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-torches-tony-fauci-and-espn-while-appearing-on-espn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">absolute criminal</a>\" and repeatedly labeled Fauci an \"absolute coward.\" At one point, Rodgers promoted a false conspiracy theory that Fauci\'s wife\'s sister is Ghislaine Maxwell.On Tuesday, Fauci\'s lawyer responded to Rodgers.Via Saad Yousuf of The Athletic, David Schertler said this via email: “Aaron Rodgers doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7492089/2026/08/04/aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-steelers-response-fauci-criticism/?source=user_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">should stick to football</a>.”The other target of Rodgers\'s ire — ESPN — has repeatedly <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/espn-has-no-comment-on-aaron-rodgers-comments-on-espn-about-espn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declined comment</a> on Rodgers\'s comments.And so, as to Fauci, the ball returns to Rodgers\'s court. It remains to be seen whether he continues the dialogue at a league-required press conference, or during a resumption of his habit of appearing on McAfee\'s show on a regular basis. Last year, Rodgers stopped his Tuesday visits. 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He still is seeking an opportunity to make that wish come true.Doctors have cleared Ertz for all football activities, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. That should clear the way for Ertz to find a new team. He is working out at Stanford with his former college quarterback, Andrew Luck.Ertz, 35, tore the ACL in his right knee in a Dec. 7 game against the Vikings while playing for the Commanders.In his 13th NFL season, Ertz made 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns for Washington. 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Cornerback Riley Moss and Jonah Elliss continued to be standout players during camp and are your early contenders for the camp winners right now. \n\n\nTurning up the intensity 📈 <a href=\"https://t.co/bpI2OC7FG6\">pic.twitter.com/bpI2OC7FG6</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2084755138108088406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn today’s camp report, we have more on the defense dominating the day again, Jaylen Waddle being a big fan of Marvin Mims, Sean Payton excited to see who wins the LB3 job, a positive update on Nik Bonitto who left practice with an injury, more injury updates, news and notes, tweets from camp, quotes and more! \n\nDefense, Zach Allen, Riley Moss, and Jonah Elliss stand out again\n\nThe pads were on, and the Denver Broncos defense dominated the day again. It was the most physical and chippy practice thus far, and the defense more or less repeated their performance from Monday during today’s practice. \n\nThe Denver Broncos front 7 and pass rush dominated the defense and was led by All-Pro defensive lineman Zach Allen, who channeled his inner Von Miller and kinda wrecked practice for the offense. Cornerback Riley Moss continued his strong training camp and deflected multiple passes while edge rusher Jonah Elliss had a sack and has been providing consistent pressure throughout camp. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> safety Talanoa Hufanga walks by media after camp today with a message: “Just make sure y’all write in your reports, defense won the day. Defense won the day.” It did— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084702347620704306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Broncos offense had its way with the defense early in camp, but once the pads came on, the defense has stood tall in back-to-back practices. We know this unit is good and should be among the best in the NFL, so it is promising to see these two units go back and forth so far during training camp. \n\nSpeaking of Allen, head coach Sean Payton had some high praise for the Broncos team leader and All-Pro on the defensive line. He praised his stamina and ability to play at a high level while carrying a high snap count, his intelligence and quickness off the ball. \n\n\n“I think the first thing you’d say is, and some players have this, he has tremendous stamina, so play 38 looks like eight, play 60 still looks like eight. So that’s a big asset at a position where it’s hard. Then I would say his intelligence and his quickness off the ball. He’ll win usually in the first second and a half of a rush, or he’ll win early. So that’s what makes him difficult.”\n\n\nAllen also spoke to the media today and was asked how this defensive line unit can improve despite being mostly the same unit from the previous years. He started off by praising DC Vance Joseph for setting such a high standard for them and then said he hopes they can get to a point where “there are less mistakes, but still have that fast and violent playstyle”. \n\n\n“There are always things to improve on. That’s the really cool thing about this group is we’re just constantly trying to find new ways to get better. It all starts with ‘VJ’ (Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph). He sets such a high standard. Yes, we were good last year, but there were still a lot of things that we could have been better at and cleaned up. We want to be as consistent as we can be and play at the highest level that we can. It starts with right now taking it day-by-day. Playing with a good play style, and playing fast, and playing violent and correcting mistakes in the meeting room. Hopefully we get to the point where there are less mistakes but still have that fast, violent playstyle.”\n\n\nThe Broncos defense and specifically their front 7 will be key to this team’s success this season. As we know, they have led the NFL in sacks in back-to-back seasons and will need to repeat that success this season if they want to make it to the Super Bowl. That all starts upfront with Zach Allen, but they’ll need players like rookie Tyler Onyedim, Sai’vion Jones, Eyioma Uwazurike, and others to step up, and so far, it sounds like those players are doing well. On top of that, you have Jonah Elliss and Riley Moss being standout players, which makes this defense even better and deeper, which is bad news for the NFL. \n\nJaylen Waddle is a big fan of Marvin Mims\n\nBroncos explosive wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been making plays all camp, even against top cornerback Pat Surtain II, and is looking as advertised. However, today after practice when he met with the media, he told the reporters that he is a “big fan” of another explosive wide receiver on the team. \n\n\n\"I\'m a big fan of Marvin Mims, I\'m not going to lie!\" 🙌 Jaylen Waddle is SUPER impressed by his fellow WR 💪 <a href=\"https://t.co/C08LbpVr0o\">pic.twitter.com/C08LbpVr0o</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2084734687851774434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nWaddle told reporters that he is a big fan of Marvin Mims and said that, “He is very explosive, and I love watching him work”. He added that he loves picking his brain and that you have to respect that speed. \n\n\n“Man, Marvin, I am a big fan of Marvin Mims; I am not going to lie. He is very explosive, and I love watching him work. I love going out and being in meetings and picking his. Marvin is a big play waiting to happen. You have to respect that speed, man, and it’s great just seeing him”\n\n\nWe have seen Mims make big plays as a wide receiver and returner throughout his career, and you have to respect that speed. He is an electric deep threat, dangerous in space, and is an All-Pro return man. Pairing his playmaking ability with Jaylen Waddle, who is one of the more explosive playmakers in the NFL, and the Denver Broncos have the potential to be a productive big-play offense this upcoming season. \n\nMims has had a strong start to camp and is pushing for more snaps and targets in this offense. He is competing with Pat Bryant, who is also having a strong camp, and Troy Franklin for that WR3 job, or at least snaps and targets in this offense. He will also continue being a dangerous return man who can take it for a touchdown whenever he touches the ball. \n\nHe is in the final year of his contract, which has made some speculate about him being a trade candidate, but unless you’re getting a high pick in return, his value to this team with Super Bowl hopes is much higher than whatever draft picks you will get in return. \n\nPayton is excited to see how LB3 shakes out\n\nThe Denver Broncos LB3 competition is one of the more interesting camp battles that fans were excited to see play out. Well, according to Head Coach Sean Payton, we can add him to the list of people excited to see who emerges as the Broncos LB3 coming out of training camp. \n\n\nA sneaky-important position for <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> in 2026: ILB3. Need reliability there and Denver currently has a young, inexperienced group. Sean Payton said he’s “excited” to see who emerges there, from ST perspective too. Clear no depth ILBs have separated yet. <a href=\"https://t.co/vWXirGCimt\">pic.twitter.com/vWXirGCimt</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084725002465849716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nPayton was asked if he is concerned about the amount of inexperience the team has at their backup positions, and he said he is excited to see who those other two players are to make the team behind veterans Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. \n\n\n“No, I’m kind of excited to see who kind of… Both from [Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach Darren] Rizzi’s perspective and then from a defensive perspective, who are those other two players?”\n\n\nThe Broncos do have a lot of inexperience at the backup linebacker position. Jordan Turner, who is currently on the NFI, was a UDFA last season, as was Karene Reid, who cracked the 53-man roster last season. Then you have Levelle Bailey, who has been on the team for a while, followed by rookies Red Murdock and Taurean York. Lots of inexperience, but also lots of youth and untapped potential. Like Payton, I am excited to see who makes it from this group.\n\nHe added Darren Rizzi into the conversation because special teams ability will of course factor into this. So, not only do they need to impress on defense, they need to make a name for themselves on special teams as well. \n\nInjury Updates\n\n\nOL Nick Gargiulo remained on the PUP due to a knee injury he suffered last season and is expected to stay there through the start of the season\n\n\n\nLB Jordan Turner remained on the NFI for undisclosed reasons\n\n\n\nStarting center Luke Wattenberg did not practice after leaving Monday’s practice with the training staff, but he was working on the side, which is a good sign – Head Coach Sean Payton told reporters yesterday that he believes Wattenberg should be fine\n\n\n\nVeteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton did not practice – likely a veteran rest day\n\n\n\nCornerback Jaden Robinson did not practice\n\n\n\nEdge rusher Dondrea Tillman returned to practice after sitting out yesterday’s practice with a minor hamstring injury – He did individual work, but worked on the side during the team drills\n\n\n\nTight end Caleb Lohner continued to miss practice after undergoing offseason knee surgery \n\n\n\nEdge rusher Nik Bonitto was seen limping off the field with the trainers – Head Coach Sean Payton told reporters after practice that Bonitto “Will be fine, and no further update,” but he was reportedly limping pretty good, so we’ll see\n\n\nNews and Notes\n\n\nIt was the most physical and chippy practice of camp thus far – Evan Engram and Ja’Quan McMillian got into a little bit of a scuffle, and the two units were jawing back and forth\n\n\n\nQB Sam Ehlinger probably had the best offensive play of practice when he hit RB Jaleel McLaughlin for a TD\n\n\n\nRookie IDL Tyler Onyedim, Sai’vion Jones, and Eyioma Uwazurike all received first-team reps today\n\n\n\nEDGE Jonah Elliss had a sack today and has been producing consistent pressure throughout camp – breakout incoming? \n\n\n\nWR Hakeen Butler had a rough day and was shut down by UDFA CB Brent Austin, who might be a sneaky name to watch\n\n\n\nCB Riley Moss continues to make plays and is having a strong camp thus far\n\n\n\nDefense dominated the 9-on-7 run drill – JK Dobbins did have one good run \n\n\n\nJaylen Waddle vs. Pat Surtain II happened throughout practice\n\n\nTweets from Camp\n\n\nJaylen Waddle putting on a show during 1 on 1. Just separated big time from Surtain on an out. I lost a shoe watching him.— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2084684878298468663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNik Bonitto is slowly limping off the field with trainers after going down on a drills.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084685015124988377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBroncos D just dominated inside run period. Eyioma Uwazurike, Zach Allen, Jonathon Cooper, Strnad made stops for a loss— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/CodyRoarkNFL/status/2084684528086553046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nA few highlights from <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> 1-on-1s today: -Riley Moss great coverage to knock a deep ball away from Pat Bryant -Troy Franklin with a great deep-ball-tracking rep over Jahdae Barron, also routed Barron up on an out -Jaylen Waddle beat Pat Surtain on a slant and then spun away— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084685814160892118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims made big plays during 1-on-1s. Franklin capped off the drill with a 50-yard acrobatic TD catch from Nix. Tough sledding for the running game on the opposite field but liked what I saw from Jonah Coleman on a couple of runs— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2084686527611949077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBroncos’ defensive line is HOT to start practice. During 9on7, they got in the backfield on three-straight plays, with TFLs by Justin Strnad, Enyi Uwazurike and Zach Allen. The first play, J.K. Dobbins had a nice run to the left.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084687575449751636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst play of team period today: Bo Nix scrambles up the middle for a huge gain off play action.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084688020167626872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst run of team period: Zach Allen with a huge TFL on J.K. Dobbins.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084688141534003697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDenver’s front seven continues their hot start today. In team: —Play action then run up the middle for a ton by Bo Nix —Zach Allen TFL. Zach Allen with a huge TFL on J.K. Dobbins —Jonah Elliss sack then dump off incomplete. —Run for nothing from RJ Harvey. Defensive line all…— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084689036342653380?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> defensive front is dominating today. Zach Allen dominated the first set of team reps. Then Tyler Onyedim and Sai’Vion Jones both stuffed plays, too. Young DLs starting to flash some now that the pads are on.— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) <a href=\"https://x.com/ParkerJGabriel/status/2084689536475680939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBig time run-the-ball team series has created the most physical, spirited practice of camp so far.— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2084689713622110426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix with a strike to Jaylen Waddle in the middle of the field for a gain of 15 yards, then Waddle attempts to put a move on Pat Surtain II— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084691313388400771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> CB Riley Moss just continues to make plays. Bo Nix just tested him deep 1-on-1 to Troy Franklin and Moss leapt to knock it away. Targeting him this camp 1-on-1 has rarely worked— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084691459584958848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPat Surtain II with a PBU on Pat Bryant. Offense wanted flag for PI.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084691794189750382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a>’ first-team O off today. Bo Nix has missed a couple throws, O-line just let Alex Singleton rush free through the A-gap.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084696778113417619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSam Ehlinger with the offensive play of the day. He’s sprinting to the left, then stop, turns his body to throw to the right side of the field where there’s a wide-open Jaleel McLaughlin for a TD.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084697747438133726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst scuffle between Engram and McMillian— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2084698885877010734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNow <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> RB J.K. Dobbins is walking over on the sideline and barking at Denver’s defense. Going word-for-word with Talanoa Hufanga. Easily the chippiest practice of camp thus far.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084700030443933726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> Day 4 camp notes: -Nik Bonitto exited limping, we’ll hear on his status soon -Riley Moss ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️. Made like four plays -Sam Ehlinger ⬆️. Best QB of the day -Hakeem Butler ⬇️ -Jonah Elliss ⬆️. Consistent edge pressure thru camp -D-line dominated in 9-on-7 -Chippy!!— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084700155937464720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n-Jaleel McLaughlin nice deep TD grab from Ehlinger -Jaylen Waddle has serious slant YAC potential -IDL rotation continues. Tyler Onyedim, Sai’vion Jones, Eyioma Uwazurike all seeing first-team reps -Not much Evan Engram involvement recently. Got into skirmish at end of day— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084700157946499466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> safety Talanoa Hufanga walks by media after camp today with a message: “Just make sure y’all write in your reports, defense won the day. Defense won the day.” It did— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084702347620704306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nQuotes\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton on how the coaching staff evaluates how the units are performing during practice\n\n“I think there’s an overriding goal of… I think we can start faster in general. If you looked at last season, we played better, I think, in the second half of a lot of games than maybe the first. The reality of it is, when a series starts, the first first down is a big play for the offense. Now you’re in a drive. You can’t call it a drive if you don’t get your first first down. So just having those short point of emphasis periods, and it does teach us things too. We have this little skirmish on the sidelines, which is silly. You have to get on to the next play.”\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton on RB RJ Harvey watching film of former players\n\n“Well, it would be… So if we installed something, and then those guys will come up to my room, and it’s just 810 touchdowns. I’ll go to that choice route, or screen route or [I] just have a whole library of perfect plays, whether it was [former NFL RB Reggie] Bush, [former NFL RB Darren] Sproles, [Saints RB Alvin] Kamara. It’s pretty cool when you can just show him five choices, and by the way, they’re all touchdowns. I think when they can see plays like that stacked, regardless of who the player is, we’ll even cut out someone else’s. If we see a nice snap, it’s like a learning piece for anyone, so it’s a good resource.”\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton on RB RJ Harvey’s development in footwork and instincts\n\n“I would say if you just measured his first year, he had a bigger impact in the passing game with some of the routes he was running than maybe in the run game because of the rotation. He has some good stuff on tape already as a rookie, so I’m encouraged because he has some natural hands. I think, you recall the play at Kansas City, it was a scramble and he was in the end zone. He kind of slid one way and slid back and just caught like a broken play. For a rookie, it was a pretty instinctive play, and you would’ve guessed it would’ve been a receiver. He happened to be in the back of the end zone. So he’s quiet, but he’s really smart.”\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton on the reasons why he watches his file of touchdown cut-ups\n\n“For ideas. Something will come up maybe in a meeting, and it’s a reference to maybe a formation. They’re all organized by three-step [drop], five-step, seven-step, red zone, goal line. There are like 14 categories, but it’s a pretty interesting study sometimes when you see something perfectly executed. Now there are a few plays on there that are touchdowns and there’s a lot wrong, but it still was a touchdown, but it’s a good resource.”\n\n\n\nIDL Zach Allen on how nice it is to get pads on for practice\n\n“[Practicing in] pads is huge, especially for linemen. When you get the OTAs speed and even in [shells], it’s just tough because if something works for you or the [offensive] linemen, there is always that doubt in your head of, ‘Oh, was it because it was just [in] T-shirts,’ or whatever it is. But here, if it works it works. Definitely love pads and that’s what’s cool about here is that [Head Coach] Sean [Payton] loves them, too. You have a lot of guys who understand, but a lot of teams might shy away from it. Here, we get a lot of good work in and guys value it. You are really able to work your craft with them. Definitely, the padded days are so valuable because they are so limited now with the new rules and everything like that. You can’t waste days like that.”\n\nWR Jaylen Waddle on practicing against the defense at practice every day\n\n“Our defense is definitely top in the league. Just having that back and forth with them, front to the back end, to the linebackers. It just makes us play true. We try to go out there, give them good looks [and] compete real hard against them. Our defense is hard to get a yard on, I can tell you that.”\n\nWR Jaylen Waddle on playing in front of Broncos Country at training camp\n\n“The Broncos fans are great. Just coming out here and just taking time out the middle of the day during a work week to come out here and just see us compete against each other is great. It’s packed every day. It’s great. They’re very loud, and we can hear them and they give us energy.”\n\nWR Jaylen Waddle on working with QB Bo Nix\n\n“[QB] Bo [Nix] is great. Last week he saw me thinking about the plays, and he kind of just walked up to me and said, ‘Hey brother, don’t think, just play. I got you,’ and he’s been having me. I love Bo.”\n\nWR Jaylen Waddle on immediately fitting into the Broncos’ culture\n\n“For one, it’s just the team. They welcomed me with open arms since Day 1. I kind of grew to [know] not just [CB] Pat [Surtain II], but my receiver group, and the defense and everyone. It’s like a big family here. It just makes it easy to come to work. It makes it easy to come to work, go out there and compete in front of the fans on days like this. 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He was the last to know.As (almost) everyone knows, veteran quarterbacks don\'t generally play in the Hall of Fame Game.The third-round rookie is new to this thing, though.\"I thought I was going to play, but <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/news/carson-beck-to-start-at-qb-for-cardinals-in-hall-of-fame-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I had no expectations</a>,\" Beck said Tuesday, via Darren Urban of the team website. \"Obviously our schedule has been crazy right now. But I\'m looking forward to it.\"Coach Mike LaFleur has not publicly addressed playing time for his quarterbacks, but with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew expected to spend the night on the sideline, Beck likely sees most of the playing time. 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(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen Las Vegas Raiders star <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135432/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-klint-kubiak-maxx-crosby-jermod-mccoy\">defensive end Maxx Crosby</a> was asked about the team’s defensive offseason additions at the beginning of <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135511/las-vegas-raiders-news-hezekiah-masses-training-camp-starter\">training camp</a>, he mentioned one player by name: linebacker Quay Walker.\n\n\n“It was back in OTAs,” Crosby replied, “but I was out there doing a walkthrough, and I’m getting in a stance, and we’re in the indoor [facility], Quay gave me a call and I just looked back. I looked at him and started just laughing out loud, and I don’t even know why. He’s like, ‘What are you laughing at, bro?’ I’m like, ‘I’ve never seen a linebacker that big. I’ve never played with a linebacker that looks like the size of me.’”\n\n\nThe 6-foot-5, 255-pound defensive lineman was rightfully impressed by the 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker’s size. According to <a href=\"https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/quay-walker\">MockDraftable</a>, Walker’s measurements at the 2022 NFL Combine are in the 91st, 61st and 84th percentiles when it comes to height, weight and wingspan (nearly 80 inches), respectively, for the position. It’s worth noting that MockDraftable’s database goes back to 1999, when linebackers were heavier in the NFL, and 240-plus-pound second-level defenders are a rare breed in today’s game. \n\nThat change is due to the rise of the passing game in the league, shifting the priority to athletic linebackers who can hold up in coverage. Despite what his size might suggest, the Georgia product is also an elite athlete for the position. He tested very well at the combine to earn a <a href=\"https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=21043&pos=LB\">9.63 out of 10 Relative Athletic Score</a>, highlighted by a 4.52-second 40-yard dash (9.65 RAS), 6.89-second three-cone time (9.29) and 10-foot-2 broad jump (8.69). \n\nFor good measure, he also showed off plenty of strength during the pre-draft process by hitting 23 reps on the bench press.\n\nPhysically, there’s no reason why Walker isn’t a perennial Pro Bowler and/or All-Pro in the NFL. However, heading into his fifth season, the only postseason recognition the four-year veteran has received so far is a mention on the PFWA’s All-Rookie team in 2022.\n\nWalker’s perception around the league does seem to be trending up. He was named an “honorable mention” in <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Jeremy Fowler of ESPN’s column</a> that polls NFL executives and coaches to rank the top off-ball linebackers, and the quote about the Raiders’ free-agent signing sheds some light on why he hasn’t been a Pro Bowler or All-Pro yet.\n\n\n“The light finally came on for him last year,” an NFC assistant coach told Fowler. “I thought he diagnosed the run game better than in the past. He has always been fast, long and can hit.”\n\n\nWhen diving into his film this offseason, Walker’s instincts have clearly held him back, especially in coverage. He’ll have a great rep on one play where the physical traits mentioned above stand out, but then turn around and have a mental lapse where it looks like he’s thinking too much and hesitates to give up a first down or worse. \n\nFor context, <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense-coverage?position=LB\">Pro Football Focus</a> credited Walker with six forced incompletions during the 2025 regular season, tied for the fourth-most among linebackers. However, PFF also had him on the hook for the second-most receiving touchdowns allowed (five) at the position. \n\nWalker’s instincts against the run are better and have improved over the years, as the quote above notes. But he still had moments of not being in the right spot that need to be cleaned up moving forward to reach his potential.\n\nSo, what should the 26-year-old be focusing on during his first training camp in Las Vegas? The mental part of the game/position. Luckily, the former Bulldog will have a familiar face next to him in college teammate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-free-agency/124926/las-vegas-raiders-free-agency-nakobe-dean-film-breakdown\">Nakobe Dean</a>, who lacks size at 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds but has great instincts.\n\nThe former Packer wore the green dot in Green Bay, making him responsible for getting the entire defense lined up correctly. However, in Las Vegas, Dean can take on those duties. That would allow Walker to hone in on his assignment and just play ball, so to speak, rather than having a lot on his plate mentally. 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That is… besides the fact he was indeed selected by Brandon Beane in the middle of the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Immediately repping with the first-team unit at the outset of practices […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6397:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (52) trains during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images \n\nPittsford, N.Y. | Through minicamp and five days of Buffalo Bills training camp, nothing about Kaleb Elarms-Orr indicates he’s rookie.\n\nThat is… besides the fact he was indeed selected by Brandon Beane in the middle of the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. \n\nImmediately repping with the first-team unit at the outset of practices at St. John Fisher University, Elarms-Orr has looked like he’s done this all before, regularly directing teammates pre-snap, and more importantly, acting as a magnet to the football against the run and in coverage. \n\nAnd during Tuesday’s practice, Elarms-Orr’s <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp/137816/buffalo-bills-first-fully-padded-training-camp-practice-highlighted-by-multitude-of-fights\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp/137816/buffalo-bills-first-fully-padded-training-camp-practice-highlighted-by-multitude-of-fights\">edgy play sparked a large scuffle</a> when he hit Dalton Kincaid after the tight end made a snag going to the ground during team drills. \n\nThe late-ish hit came following a KEO tackle of Ty Johnson on what looked like a perfectly blocked run play until the rookie linebacker emphatically closed the lane with a thudding hit. \n\nElarms-Orr also went stride for stride with the deceptively fast Johnson on wheel route to force an incompletion and later sniffed out a screen for a would-be tackle for loss against the first-team offense. \n\nIn talking with WKBW Sports Director Matt Bove in the media room after practice, he mentioned a conversation he had with Elarms-Orr in which the former TCU standout told him he stayed in Orchard Park all summer to watch film with Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonard on a regular basis and even singled out Leonhard as the member of Buffalo’s organization he views as a mentor. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp/137694/buffalo-bills-rookie-lb-kaleb-elarms-orr-turning-heads-at-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp/137694/buffalo-bills-rookie-lb-kaleb-elarms-orr-turning-heads-at-training-camp\">Leonhard was quick to sing the praises of KEO</a> last week at camp — after highlighting the rookie after minicamp in June. \n\nWhile offensive teammates took umbrage with Elarms-Orr’s tardy hit on Kincaid, Spencer Brown said the following after practice: \n\n“I don’t mind seeing a little piss & vinegar coming out of the rookies.” \n\n\nFights were the theme of the day at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bills</a> camp: \"Shoutout to the rookie linebacker Kaleb [Elarms-Orr].\" \"I don\'t mind seeing a little piss & vinegar coming out of the rookies.\" \"You\'d rather say \'chill\' than \'sic \'em\'… that\'s a good thing.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BillsMafia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BillsMafia</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/BuffaloPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BuffaloPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/kDBm4ABKyf\">pic.twitter.com/kDBm4ABKyf</a>— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) <a href=\"https://x.com/danfetes/status/2084668086825673135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nI’m not suggesting Elarms-Orr will avoid Welcome To The NFL moments in Year 1. \n\nBut I believe he has an inside track at one of the two inside linebacker spots Week 1. And I’m not alone among Bills media currently thinking that way. \n\nOf course, KEO isn’t a lock to start against the Texans. Incumbents Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams have been back on the field this week after minor injuries delayed their camp debuts. \n\nAnd, admittedly, there’s some draft-analysis bias at play here. \n\nI had a <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-draft/133485/2026-nfl-draft-results-bills-fourth-round-pick-lb-kaleb-elarms-orr-rookie-profile\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-draft/133485/2026-nfl-draft-results-bills-fourth-round-pick-lb-kaleb-elarms-orr-rookie-profile\">first-round grade on KEO</a> before the 2026 NFL Draft and compared him to former Jets (now Browns) linebacker Quincy Williams. That statement isn’t meant to serve as a victory lap though. I know better than to take one of those early in a player’s pro career much less before a preseason snap. \n\nYet because of my pre-draft adoration for Elarms-Orr, I’m not totally shocked he’s erupted out of the gates at training camp with the Bills. He was a no-nonsense, hair-on-fire, super-steady linebacker the past two seasons at TCU and tested like a first-rounder at the combine. \n\nPlus, at 6’2” and 234 pounds, he has serious modern-day linebacker size to play as a thumper behind a three-man base front with enough juice to hang in coverage. \n\nEven KEO’s fellow rookies feel the same about him. His draftmate T.J. 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Before Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, he had […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5899:\"\n\n\n \n Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a training camp practice at Gand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Ind. — August 10, 2025 | Thomas Butler-Guerrero \n\nWESTFIELD, Ind. — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was on point Tuesday morning with an impressive performance at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, proving precisely why the franchise signed him to a two-year, $88 million extension in March with incentives that could reach up to $100M. \n\nBefore Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, he had the Colts leading the NFL in both yards per play (6.3) and points per game (29.8). There’s no doubt the fans in the grandstands saw that Jones looks fully healthy, ready to play and command this offense. \n\nDay 6 of training camp featured the most explosive day for the starting offense as Jones stretched the field and delivered accurate throws. After officially sporting the pads on Monday in a practice dominated by physical football with an emphasis on the run game, Shane Steichen’s offense finally unleashed an aerial attack. \n\nThe eight-year veteran quarterback completed 9-of-11 passes in team drills, layering perfectly placed throws to different receivers in each session. The fireworks started early after a competitive goal-line period as running back Jonathan Taylor punched in a pair of rushing touchdowns and receiver Josh Downs won on an out route for another short score.\n\nThen the starting offense flipped around to use the length of the field. With the offense backed up on its own 20-yard line, Jones recognized single-high coverage and never hesitated to sling it. On the very first play, Jones launched a perfectly placed deep post to receiver Laquon Treadwell, dropping the pass over the top of free safety Camryn Bynum for a 50-yard completion. It set the tone for the biggest offensive showing from the first-team offense, and he never cooled off.\n\nJones followed with a 20-yard strike over the middle to tight end Tyler Warren before flashing another element of his skillset during the next team period. Off a play-action fake, Jones tucked the football and raced right to the far side of the field for a sizable gain, reminding everyone that his mobility remains a weapon within Steichen’s offense. Moments later, Jones dumped a slick screen to Taylor, who turned it into yet another explosive gain of 50-plus yards for the second straight practice behind strong blocking in open space.\n\nReceiver Alec Pierce remained sidelined on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list with a calf injury. If the first half of camp showcased Jones’ efficiency, the final team period Tuesday morning highlighted just how dangerous Indianapolis’ passing attack can become when its deep threat returns. \n\nDanny Dimes fired a laser 20 yards downfield to Warren, who elevated over Bynum to high-point the football and make the sensational catch near midfield. Two snaps later, Jones uncorked another immaculate deep throw and connected with receiver Ashton Dulin on a beautiful completion of 50 yards despite tight coverage from cornerback Charvarius Ward. \n\n\ndart from Dan & a grab from Dulin😮‍💨 <a href=\"https://t.co/mLDRGAYyTi\">pic.twitter.com/mLDRGAYyTi</a>— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) <a href=\"https://x.com/Colts/status/2084723676532887964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nJones finished his remarkable day by finding Warren and Will Mallory on crossing routes for consecutive 20-yard gains before being relieved by the second unit. It has become clear that Warren is carving out a significant role in the offense while entering his second NFL campaign. With Indianapolis expected to feature plenty of 12 personnel and two tight end sets this season, Warren continues developing more chemistry with Jones to often find space for chunk plays.\n\nTuesday’s practice also marked the first extended receiver versus defensive back 1-on-1 drills of camp. Cornerback Justin Walley has been attached to the hip of Josh Downs in the slot, and that competitive battle was back on full display. Walley has more than stood his ground, but it was Downs hanging onto a throw from Jones to win the matchup this time around. \n\nWith Sauce Gardner sidelined because of an illness, it was cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt who received additional work with the starting defense and earned reps as the Colts’ fourth cornerback in dime packages. 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Now, the same has happened with Deebo Samuel, who returned on a one-year deal after spending the 2025 season with the Washington Commanders.\n\nSamuel was one of the veteran wide receivers still unsigned as training camp began, and the fit made sense with San Francisco after Ricky Pearsall experienced knee soreness that will now cost him the entire 2026 season.\n\nSamuel slots into that No. 2 wide receiver role for San Francisco, who also has Mike Evans out with a quad injury, and will look to make an immediate impact in training camp fitting back in with his old teammates. And it’s safe to say they’re excited for his return.\n\n“Oh, I’m so fired up, man,” running back Christian McCaffrey said of Samuel’s return. “Yeah, Deebo, he has such a presence on the field. When he’s in the game, you have to account for him in so many different ways. And, you know, I look at like a guy like Dre Greenlaw on defense. When you get him back, it’s just something about that gives you a little bit of confidence. And it’s the same with Deebo. He gives us all so much confidence. You know when he’s in the game, he’s got your back. He’s such a fun dude to play with and a game breaker.”\n\nSamuel’s versatility had been a huge part of his game in San Francisco, where he was utilized as a runner and a receiver. The rushing element wasn’t tapped into much last year in Washington, and it’s unclear how much of a role he’ll see there for the 49ers this year. But he is being used as a kick returner, adding to his versatility.\n\nThat sentiment was echoed by fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who added that Samuel looks in great shape early on in camp.\n\n“Deebo is the best,” Juzczyk said. “He is such an incredible teammate, he’s such a good friend. He’s an incredible football player, so we are really happy to have him in the locker room just because he brings the best vibes and positivity. But we are also happy to have him on the field because he’s still got juice and he can still go out there and make good plays.” \n\n“He came in and he looks like he’s in phenomenal shape. And first day in pads, he’s making an impact right away. Looked like the old Deebo. I can’t say enough positive things about how excited we are to have him.”\n\nSamuel and Trent Williams have also maintained a close relationship, and the left tackle believes the wideout will bounce back in 2026 after dealing with some adversity this offseason.\n\n“Since he left, we still remain super, super close,” Williams said of Samuel. “We talk at least once a week, sometimes more. Seen him a lot in person. So honestly, I’m happy because I know that we’re going to get the best version of Deebo that the NFL has seen. 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Jalon Walker, the second-year pass rusher who’s coming off of a fantastic rookie season, went down with what’s assumed to be an ACL tear during two-minute drills in Tuesday’s afternoon practice. The other big news […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9558:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Zachariah Branch #17 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during training camp at IBM Performance Field on July 29, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The end of the Falcons’ sixth training camp practice overshadowed everything else that happened on Tuesday. \n\nJalon Walker, the second-year pass rusher who’s coming off of a fantastic rookie season, went down with what’s assumed to be an ACL tear during two-minute drills in Tuesday’s afternoon practice. \n\nThe other big news from Tuesday was, of course, Bijan’s contract extension, which was fantastic news to wake up to. It’s well-deserved and locks up the best back in the NFL right now in Atlanta through his prime years. \n\nHere’s all of Jeanna’s reporting from Tuesday’s practice in the Feed:\n\nFalcons training camp Day 6 notes and quotes: \n\n\nPrior to practice, head coach Kevin Stefanski told the media that the Falcons were back in shells today, not full pads. At this point of training camp league rules prohibit back-to-back padded practices.\n\n\n\nPractice wrapped about an hour early due to the Jalon Walker injury. \n\n\n\nTua isn’t entirely a full go quite yet, but he’s getting there. His limited status remains precautionary. \n\n\n\nStefanski on Bijan’s extension: “I’m very happy for him and very happy for us.” I am also happy for the rest of us. Having Bijan locked up for the next three years is smart team-building.\n\n\n\nTua Tagovailoa on Bijan’s extension: “He’s an amazing person,” says Tua. They have their Christian faith in common and he also respects Bijan as a leader. \n\n\n\nTua on Jalon Walker’s injury: “The end of practice is definitely not what you want to see, but as a football team…we understand injuries come with the game. I’m no doctor, I’m no medical guy, so I can’t say what’s going on or what’s not going on. All we can do is pray for Jay and keep our fingers crossed, hope that he’s going to be OK and can play with us this season.”\n\n\nInjury Updates\n\n\nJalon Walker went down in 11-on-11s after a pass rush rep and was carted off. The team ended practice afterwards. The severity of the injury is unknown, but looks bad.\n\n\n\nTua Tagovailoa appears to be inching closer to a full return, as he took far more snaps in 11-on-11 and attempted a lot more throws. He said during his press conference that he expects to be full go tomorrow (Wednesday).\n\n\n\nJessie Bates III had his helmet off on the sideline for 11-on-11s. We didn’t hear anything about this so it’s possible it was just a scheduled rest day.\n\n\n\nOT Wanya Morris returned to practice in a limited capacity. DT Da’Shawn Hand was held out after yesterday’s injury but isn’t expected to miss much time. No new updates on OT Jawaan Taylor or any of the other players on PUP/NFI. \n\n\n\nEDGE DeAngelo Malone was placed on reserve/PUP today. In a corresponding move, the team signed DT Marlon Tuipulotu.\n\n\nOffense\n\n\nQB Tua Tagovailoa had his most active (and best) day of training camp thus far. He looks to be getting healthier. His short throws were on time and accurate, and guys like WR Olamide Zaccheaus and RB Tyler Goodson were able to take advantage for some nice YAC. He also had a nice 20-yard completion to rookie WR Zachariah Branch.\n\n\n\nQB Michael Penix Jr. was very aggressive today, attempting a lot of downfield passes. He hit London, Zaccheaus, and UDFA WR Antwane Wells Jr. for 10+ yards. He also found Zachariah Branch on what looked like a drag route, and Branch turned it into a big gain. He also overthrew Branch and Dotson deep, and threw a little short on his final pass which almost ended in an INT.\n\n\n\nQBs Jack Strand and Cooper Rush ran some end-of-half drills with the full team. Strand managed a few short completions but made some mistakes with his targets, leading to the clock running out. Rush benefited from a questionable holding call on the defense (I think he would’ve been sacked before then), but managed the time better and got the team into field goal range with a nice catch-and-run from Brian Robinson.\n\n\n\nSpeaking of RB Brian Robinson Jr., this was his best day. He had a couple of really nice runs during 11-on-11s and that catch-and-run in the end-of-half drill. RB Tyler Goodson also had showed off some nice moves, taking a tunnel screen for about 15 yards.\n\n\n\nRB Bijan Robinson was back on the practice field and took a few handoffs early, but otherwise sat out the team sessions.\n\n\n\nThe top WRs all looked good today. Drake London was peppered with targets, Olamide Zaccheaus made several nice YAC plays, and Jahan Dotson had a couple of nice catches.\n\n\n\nThe most impressive overall WR continues to be rookie Zachariah Branch. All the QBs were looking for him and he continued to make plays. Penix hit him on a drag and he may have broken it for a long TD in a real game situation. Tua then found him sitting in the soft spot in the zone for a 20-yard pickup. Strand also went to him in the end-of-half drill but threw it too far in front. Branch brought it in with a tough diving catch but couldn’t stay on his feet to get out of bounds. I don’t see any scenario where Branch isn’t getting at least a few targets on this offense by the time Week 1 arrives, he hasn’t slowed down at all.\n\n\n\nZachariah Branch with another great hands catch <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/hBepPF1Acc\">pic.twitter.com/hBepPF1Acc</a>— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) <a href=\"https://x.com/FalcoholicKevin/status/2084704919777415528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTE Kyle Pitts was participating in drills but I didn’t see him in team sessions, so that’s why there were no targets to speak of. TE Austin Hooper and TE Charlie Woerner got a lot of reps in his absence, and both made some nice catches.\n\n\n\nMichael Penix to Kyle Pitts <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/C1H8K2J9SY\">pic.twitter.com/C1H8K2J9SY</a>— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) <a href=\"https://x.com/FalcoholicKevin/status/2084703734504788239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nDefense\n\n\nThis was the first day that I would say that the defense didn’t clearly win. Technically the offense and defense split the end-of-half sessions, but the offense moved the ball better through the air and on the ground than days past.\n\n\n\nThe pass rush continued to be productive. I had at least three sacks for Atlanta, along with a really nice pressure by EDGE Bralen Trice that forced a crucial errant throw during the end-of-half session.\n\n\n\nThe most impressive defensive back today was CB Cobee Bryant, who nearly had a pick off Penix in 7-on-7 and made a critical PBU against Jahan Dotson during the end-of-half session.\n\n\n\nThere continued to be a lot of rotation at safety and corner, both outside and in the slot. With Jessie Bates III sitting out the team sessions, DeMarcco Hellams got more opportunities. Natrone Brooks also got some looks at safety.\n\n\n\nRookie CB Avieon Terrell played almost entirely outside during team drills today, but the practice was cut short so I wouldn’t too much into this. The slot corner snaps were mostly handled by A.J. Woods and Darnay Holmes once again.\n\n\n\nVeteran DT Chris Williams continued to get a lot of work, even more so now with the absence of Da’Shawn Hand. He’s definitely one to watch for the roster.\n\n\n\nThe rotation at LB continues, though Christian Harris looks like the heavy favorite to start next to Divine Deablo. The team seems to have a lot of confidence in both Harold Perkins Jr. and Kendal Daniels.\n\n\n\nJalon Walker’s (likely) absence complicates things in the EDGE room. Samson Ebukam likely moves into a full-time starting role and Azeez Ojulari’s role takes on added importance. Cameron Thomas also becomes a likely roster lock (though I expected him to make it anyway). Bralen Trice has an enormous opportunity to make his case, and the Falcons desperately need him to step up.\n\n\nNeedless to say, a very somber end to practice. It was like all the oxygen left Flowery Branch at once. We’ll hope Walker’s injury isn’t as bad as it appears, but things look pretty bad right now. Kevin’s final day at Falcons training camp will be Wednesday, so he’ll be here bright and early for one last hurrah tomorrow. 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The Dallas Cowboys had their most physical activity in a two-day stretch to start this week as Monday and Tuesday marked the first padded practices of training camp. Getting going in that way elevates things a bit, but doing so in straight days adds to the overall […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2226:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 21: Donovan Ezeiruaku #41 of the Dallas Cowboys rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFootball can get a bit heated at times.\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys had their most physical activity in a two-day stretch to start this week as Monday and Tuesday marked the first padded practices of training camp. Getting going in that way elevates things a bit, but doing so in straight days adds to the overall impact.\n\nIt would seem that there was a bit of, um, tension coming from Donovan Ezeiruaku. He was reportedly escorted out of practice after being pulled for disciplinary reasons.\n\n\nCowboys OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku was walked to the locker room after getting into an extracurricular tussle with TE Brevyn Spann-Ford. Looks like his day has been ended.— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2084736079899541736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDonovan Ezeiruaku was pulled from practice by Brian Schottenheimer after getting into it with Terence Steele. He spoke with Will McClay for a moment before Todd Williams walked him off the field. <a href=\"https://t.co/RhPIGKAhEY\">pic.twitter.com/RhPIGKAhEY</a>— Bobby Belt (@BobbyBeltTX) <a href=\"https://x.com/BobbyBeltTX/status/2084736186338492898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nObviously there is some sort of misconception on who was the specific target of whatever Schottenheimer did not like from Ezeiruaku, but the point seems pretty understood that there was something going on that the head ball coach was not a fan of.\n\nSchotty has made note of the fact that he wants things to be more disciplined with the Cowboys in this overall respect, and with this move he made himself a man of his word.\n\nWe will see if he or anyone else from the team offers any sort of follow-up comment. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785875494;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12556;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Donovan Ezeiruaku\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:768;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5cd3c1d377bb4a1031439a3b996ec251\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"2025 pick in Rams-Falcons draft trade suffers season-ending injury\";s:4:\"link\";s:74:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/general/145112/rams-falcons-2025-draft-trade\";s:11:\"description\";s:349:\"The Atlanta Falcons suffered a devastating blow during Tuesday’s training camp practice as edge rusher James Pearce Jr. reportedly suffered a torn ACL, an injury that is expected to end his 2026 season pending the results of an MRI. The injury immediately cast a shadow over Atlanta’s training camp, with teammates visibly shaken as Pearce […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3508:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Atlanta Falcons suffered a devastating blow during Tuesday’s training camp practice as edge rusher James Pearce Jr. reportedly suffered a torn ACL, an injury that is expected to end his 2026 season pending the results of an MRI. The injury immediately cast a shadow over Atlanta’s training camp, with teammates visibly shaken as Pearce went down and required assistance off the field. Multiple reports indicated the team feared the worst shortly after the incident.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> promising edge Jalon Walker is feared to have torn his ACL, per me and <a href=\"https://x.com/wyche89?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wyche89</a>, a potential brutal injury for this defense. Walker will have an MRI to confirm the injury from practice today, which drew an emotional reaction from his team. <a href=\"https://t.co/Io6ldOVVeu\">pic.twitter.com/Io6ldOVVeu</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2084726054866895270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nPearce entered training camp as one of the Falcons’ most important defensive players after a promising rookie campaign. The former first-round draft pick recorded 10.5 sacks during the 2025 season, quickly establishing himself as one of the league’s most promising young pass rushers. His combination of elite athleticism, explosive first-step quickness, and ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks made him a cornerstone of Atlanta’s defensive rebuild.\n\nLosing a player of Pearce’s caliber is difficult for any defense, but the timing makes the setback even more painful. Training camp is designed to build chemistry, develop continuity, and prepare players for the regular season. Instead, the Falcons must now quickly adjust their defensive plans without one of their premier playmakers.\n\nPearce’s absence will force Atlanta to lean more heavily on its remaining edge defenders while also creating opportunities for younger players to earn expanded roles throughout the preseason. Replacing double-digit sack production is rarely accomplished by a single player, meaning the Falcons will likely need a collective effort from their defensive front to compensate for the loss.\n\nThe injury also raises questions about whether Atlanta will explore the veteran free-agent market before the regular season begins. Teams with playoff aspirations often look to reinforce premium positions after losing a star pass rusher, and edge defender is among the most valuable positions in today’s NFL. Depending on the severity confirmed by medical evaluations, the Falcons could be active in searching for outside help over the coming weeks.\n\nThe Rams, of course, opted to trade out of the first round in 2025; taking the Falcons 2026 first rounder instead. The Rams then used that 2026 first round pick, the 13th overall selection, on quarterback Ty Simpson out of Alabama.\n\nStill, there is no minimizing the immediate impact. Atlanta entered training camp hoping Pearce would take another leap after his impressive rookie season. 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We\'ve got the strategy covered.\";s:7:\"content\";s:4009:\"\n \n Over the span of the next few weeks, we’re going to be bringing you our 2026 versions of the “Perfect Draft.” Anyone who has followed us for any length of time knows you can’t enter a draft without a strategy but which strategy you choose will directly affect who you want to target. With that in mind, these are the strategies we’re going to cover:\n\nWin Now\nValue\nBalanced\nProductive Struggle\nZero RB\nRobust RB\n\nToday, we’ll continue the series with an analysis of a single-quarterback draft looking to take a Robust RB approach. It is almost a throwback to the 1990s, before teams knew they could take anything other than a running back in year one. Of course, the run game is cool again, and teams are adjusting their personnel to play big man football as defenses go into shells to prevent the big play. 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Parsons made it clear that he\'s expecting to be just as disruptive to offenses as he was before the injury. \"When you come out of these situations, you’re either going to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/2084723530319405330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">be better or worse</a>,\" Parsons said, via Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com. \"For me, I’ve done everything I possibly can to be better. People are worried about if I come back. People should worry about how I’m gonna be when I come back. That’s my mentality and how I feel, how I’m gonna approach when I’m back. People worried about the knee, they should be worried about how I\'m gonna play when I get back. The anger, the frustration, the things that I\'m about to let out because of how long it\'s been since I\'ve played. So I think that\'s what people should really worry about. How great is Micah gonna be when he gets back? 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Doesn’t seem ideal if he’s out for extended period of time. \n\n\n\n\n\nOG Micah Morris (shoulder)\n\n\n\nS Cole Wisniewski (hamstring)\n\n\n\nEDGE Keyshawn James-Newby (ankle)\n\n\n\nOG Jaedan Roberts (calf contusion)\n\n\n\n\n\nINJURED DURING PRACTICE\n\nDB Cooper DeJean (left arm) got banged up and finished practice watching action from the sideline.\n\n\n\nWR Britain Covey walked off the field with trainers.\n\nWith Smith, Lemon, and Covey hurt, the Eagles are down to the following healthy receivers: Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Darius Cooper, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson, Quez Watkins, Danny Gray, Samori Toure, and Erik Ezukanma.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJALEN HURTS UPDATE: Whereas the <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178499/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-jalen-hurts-strikes-back\">Eagles looked really good on offense during Monday’s practice</a>, that same unit was out of sync on Tuesday. Missing Lane, DeVonta, and Lemon probably didn’t help. It was also unusual to see some periods where Hurts was working behind an offensive line that mostly consisted of backups. Very much an extenuating circumstances kind of practice. That much acknowledged, I’m here to tell you what I saw, and it often wasn’t pretty.\n\nHurts wasn’t shy to throw deep today but the attempts weren’t fruitful. Not all of them were his fault. \n\nA diving Quez Watkins failed to track one such throw. \n\n\n\nMichael Carter II intercepted Hurts (while bobbling the ball but ultimately preventing the ball from hitting the ground) on a play where it looked like Hollywood Brown wasn’t expecting the pass to come his way. Brown was initially jogging before he looked up and started to sprint once he saw the ball in the air. \n\n\n\nHurts targeted Brown downfield again and the ball was placed on the receiver’s hands but the catch was not made. Cooper DeJean had tight coverage in a trail position to contest Brown. \n\n\n\nA deep attempt to Elijah Moore was overthrown as the ball lacked a tight spiral. \n\n\n\nWill Shipley was wiiiiiiiiide open on the wheel route … and he dropped the ball. Brutal. Would’ve been an easy catch-and-run touchdown if he simply caught it. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe offense was plagued by penalties in this practice. There were stretches where it felt like there was a flag on every single rep. One such infraction wiped out a Hurts to Hollywood goal-to-go touchdown due to an illegal shift. \n\n\n\nHurts overthrew Darius Cooper in the end zone. \n\n\n\nSportsRadio 94WIP’s Eliot Shorr-Parks charted Hurts as 6/19 on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\nDontayvion Wicks has seemed to earn Hurts’ trust. Hurts had a good completion to him in 11-on-11 where Mitchell closed on the defender while trying to knock the ball down but the pass was zipped in for a catch. Hurts connected with Wicks again on a play where the receiver was ruled down just shy of the goal line despite his insistence otherwise. Hurts made a good throw into the end zone where Wicks failed to make a leaping catch in traffic. I wouldn’t say that Wicks looks like a star but he does look like a solid starting-caliber receiver. \n\n\n\nMy guy Darius Cooper continues to make plays. Today it was Dalton hitting him for a one-handed toe-tapping touchdown snag along the back of the end zone with DeJean in coverage. I originally thought it might be incomplete but the back judge signaled touchdown. \n\n\n\nBACKUP QUARTERBACK COMPETITION: Tanner McKee was first up with the second-team offense in 11-on-11 today. He continues to hold the ball longer than you’d like to see but he made solid throws, including one anticipation pass to Samori Toure along the left sideline. Andy Dalton found Grant Calcaterra on play-action pass where the defense bit on the run to the left side to leave the tight end open on the right for an easy completion. \n\n\n\nMarkel Bell, not Fred Johnson, took first-team right tackle reps with Lane missing practice once again. \n\n\n\nZack Baun broke up a short Hurts pass to Dallas Goedert. \n\n\n\nONE-ON-ONE ACTION:\n\nWR vs. DB:\n\nCooper DeJean deflected a downfield Hurts pass to Elijah Moore … but the wide receiver was able to track the batted ball and tap his toes to make a catch along the right sideline. Nice play.\n\n\n\nQuinyon Mitchell had good downfield coverage on Dontayvion Wicks to prevent a catch.\n\n\n\nTanner McKee overthrew Darius Cooper deep. The wide receiver had a step on his defender. \n\n\n\n\n\nLB vs. RB:\n\nJihaad Campbell allowed a short catch to Will Shipley.\n\n\n\nJeremiah Trotter Jr. knocked down a pass intended for Tank Bigsby. Later, Bigsby shook Trot Jr. by stutter stepping left before cutting right for a wide open catch. \n\n\n\nChance Campbell did a nice job of chucking Carson Steele at the line of scrimmage to knock the running back off his route and force an incompletion. Campbell uses his size to his advantage.\n\n\n\n\n\nOL vs. DL:\n\nDidn’t get to see as much of this as I would’ve liked; it’s difficult to watch three fields at once. But I did notice Gabe Hall beast Michael Jordan by running through him. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany are understandably excited about Uar Bernard’s developmental potential. But his fellow rookie, Josh Weru, has flashed more thus far. The Kenyan rugby player notched a “sack” late in practice. He also did fall for a hard count to get flagged for a neutral zone infraction … as did Bernard at one point. \n\n\n\nJake Elliott attempted six kicks and made all of them. The distances: 33, 38, 42, 44, 44, 50, and 52 yards. He’s 13/14 overall in training camp so far. \n\n\n\n76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey attended today’s practice. Even Howie Roseman is jealous of his offseason. (For all of your Sixers and LeBron James coverage, <a href=\"https://www.libertyballers.com/\">check out Liberty Ballers</a>.)\n\n\n\n\nUP NEXT: The Eagles practice again tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM Eastern. 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The Arizona Cardinals announced that they will start Carson Beck on Thursday night in the NFL preseason opener. Beck is coming out as a third round pick who had a lot of starts […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1782:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JULY 28: Carson Beck #19 of the Arizona Cardinals participates in a team practice ahead of the NFL season at State Farm Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe start of the preseason is upon us and maybe the start, or better yet a peak into the future is here.\n\nThe Arizona Cardinals announced that they will start Carson Beck on Thursday night in the NFL preseason opener.\n\n\n🚨BREAKING🚨 Carson Beck will start at QB for the Arizona Cardinals in Thursday\'s Hall of Fame game vs Carolina (per head coach Mike LaFleur). <a href=\"https://t.co/EA0d5mNDDi\">pic.twitter.com/EA0d5mNDDi</a>— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) <a href=\"https://x.com/PHNX_Cardinals/status/2084702331216789844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nBeck is coming out as a third round pick who had a lot of starts in college at two big time programs. Beck started 43 games between Georgia and Miami, throwing 82 touchdowns and 30 interceptions, helping the Hurricanes make the National Championship Game in this past season.\n\nFor Beck, this would be a great opportunity to make a statement on where you are as a nearly 25 year old rookie. He will have a chance to show where he is in his development and maybe give us a glimpse into the future.\n\nThe biggest thing is… No matter how good or bad things are, this is just the first bite of the apple and he’ll have many, many more opportunities to show where he is and what he can be.\n\nGood luck this week, Carson.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785871529;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";i:1;s:27:\"Arizona Cardinals Preseason\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13272;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Carson Beck\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:781;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e332ac9844fb2b3cec6d4b5097d256b5\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Aaron Rodgers had undisclosed illness before playoff loss to Texans\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-had-undisclosed-illness-before-playoff-loss-to-texans\";s:11:\"description\";s:94:\"\"He looked terrible\" before the game, said former Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3504:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_rodgerstantrumv2_260804\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"207441\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_rodgerstantrumv2_260804\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_rodgerstantrumv2_260804\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Pittsburgh Steelers\",\"title\": \"Analyzing ‘revealing’ Rodgers appearance on McAfee\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/analyzing-revealing-aaron-rodgers-appearance-on-the-pat-mcafee-show\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-04T12:10:37Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n If Aaron Rodgers was looking a little pale before Pittsburgh\'s playoff loss to the Texans, it wasn\'t because he was about to face the best defense in the NFL.As explained by Mike Silver of The Athletic, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487643/2026/08/03/aaron-rodgers-family-reconciliation-mccarthy-reunion-steelers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rodgers was sick</a> before the 30-6 home loss to Houston in the wild-card round.“I wasn’t feeling good, and I actually came over to the team hotel, and they sent me home — probably because I was pale and looked like shit,” Rodgers told Silver on Saturday from training camp.Silver said Rodgers\'s symptoms included fever and vomiting. He insisted that he had recovered before kickoff.“He’s definitely downplaying it,” former Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith told Silver. “There was never a question he was gonna play, and he’s never one to complain, but he looked terrible [before the game].”It\'s not a great look nearly six months after the game, because the Steelers didn\'t disclose that Rodgers had an illness.Against the Texans, Rodgers completed 17 of 33 passes for 146 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. His passer rating was a postseason career-low 50.8, with his final throw turning into a pick-six.Smith knows all too well the potential consequences of failing to disclose an illness. In 2023, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-fines-falcons-arthur-smith-for-failing-to-disclose-bijan-robinson-illness-in-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smith received a $25,000 fine</a> (the Falcons separately had to fork over $75,000) for not disclosing that running back Bijan Robinson was ill on the morning of a game. (Robinson played in the game.)And so, in a week that has caused plenty of commotion regarding things Rodgers said publicly, what he (and, more specifically, the Steelers) failed to say before the playoff loss could cause a bit of a ruckus, as far as the league office is concerned.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785871468;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:782;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"20259f63a540c694876609589d57c06f\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Jalon Walker suffers torn ACL in training camp, out for 2026 season\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-injuries/94809/jalon-walker-injured-carted-off-field-at-falcons-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"Jalon Walker was injured at practice on Tuesday and was carted off the field, as Kevin Knight reported from Flowery Branch, and now we’ve learned Walker will be out for the 2026 season. Kevin said practice ended after the injury, while Tori McElhaney reports the entire team took a knee. As Ian Rapoport and Steve […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3401:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 07: Atlanta linebacker Jalon Walker (11) reacts during the NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons on December 7th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nJalon Walker was injured at practice on Tuesday and was carted off the field, as Kevin Knight reported from Flowery Branch, and now we’ve learned Walker will be out for the 2026 season. \n\n<a href=\"https://twitter.com/FalcoholicKevin/status/2084716826798227836\">Kevin said practice ended after the injury</a>, while <a href=\"https://x.com/tori_mcelhaney/status/2084717206726746482\">Tori McElhaney reports the entire team took a knee</a>. As Ian Rapoport and Steve Wyche initially reported, the fear was a major ACL injury, and <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7492359/2026/08/04/falcons-edge-jalon-walker-a-2025-first-rounder-carted-off-with-apparent-leg-injury/\">The Athletic’s Josh Kendall reports tonight</a> that it is indeed a torn ACL. \n\nThis is devastating for Walker, who was looking to build on a successful first year where he battled minor injuries and showed major promise. It’s heartbreaking to realize he’s not going to get a shot to emerge as a start in 2026, and now he faces a long recovery. \n\nWalker was everyone’s favorite breakout candidate for 2026 and one of the team’s most essential defenders as a young, gifted pass rusher with the well-rounded skill set to play multiple positions when called upon and the chops to be an asset against the run and in coverage. Walker had 5.5 sacks last year in 15 games and nine starts, primarily working as an outside linebacker in Jeff Ulbrich’s defense and showing considerable promise along the way. He had, by all accounts, looked quite good in training camp up to this point, too. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49490023/2026-nfl-training-camp-latest-updates-buzz-notes-news-fantasy-football#atl\">ESPN reported earlier today that the Falcons were looking to add a pass rusher</a> because of uncertainty regarding a possible suspension for James Pearce Jr., but with Walker out for the season, it becomes an imperative. But Walker was being eyed as a chess piece who could rush from all over and handle coverage duties when called upon, a role that would have seen him hopefully dominate at outside linebacker and take on some of the many duties handed to Kaden Elliss a year ago. Losing Walker means losing more than just a very capable and promising edge rusher; it means losing a vital defender Ulbrich and company clearly had grand plans for. \n\nThe Falcons will be leaning heavily on their free agent signings in the edge group and inside linebacker, as well as rookie ILBs Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins Jr., to try to fill the void here. 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Walker was carted off the field during practice at training camp. Reporters at the workout said that Walker appeared to suffer a left leg injury and that other players took a knee as he was helped to the cart. Walker was a first-round pick last year and he finished his rookie season with 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. The Falcons drafted Walker and James Pearce in the 2025 first round to bolster their pass rush. 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This is a change from last year when Brian Callahan didn’t kick Simmons out of practice in a similar situation. \n\nAt the end of the day, this is really a non-story. Every year in training camp, there is some type of fight. It’s bound ot happen when guys are going against each other over and over in the heat. 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The Vikings selected Jordan Addison one pick after the Ravens selected Flowers, but Addison did not make it sound like he\'s expecting anything to happen in the near future. \"I\'m being <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/Vikings/status/2084709920046248215\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">where my feet are</a>,\" Addison said. \"I\'m just putting in work right now, going through camp, making sure I\'m becoming a better receiver and I feel like everything is going to take care of itself, work itself out.\"Addison has 175 catches for 2,396 yards and 22 touchdowns so far in his career and those numbers would likely be higher if not for the three-game suspension he served to start the 2025 season. They weren\'t helped by the team\'s quarterback issues either and Addison — who had his fifth year option for 2027 exercised this offseason — would benefit from either Kyler Murray or J.J. 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(Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe<a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/\"> Kansas City Chiefs’ </a>secondary is getting younger, but those players are ready to grow up.\n\nWith veterans departing during the offseason, players who were once learning behind established leaders are now being asked to lead themselves. Few embody that transition more than safety Chamarri Conner and second-year cornerback Nohl Williams.\n\nFor Conner, the change has brought a new responsibility.\n\n“Definitely changed my mentality,” Conner said after Tuesday’s practice. “We’ve got a lot of younger guys that came in. We’ve got a lot of older veteran guys that are still learning. I’m kind of in that middle piece to help guys out, kind of bridge that gap.”\n\nThat role fits where Conner finds himself entering his fourth NFL season.\n\nAfter spending much of his first two years moving between safety and the Nickel position, Conner expects to settle into a more defined role this season.\n\n“I’m very comfortable playing safety,” Conner said. “It’s exciting to be in one spot. I’m always ready to do whatever the team needs, but I’m excited for this year. I’m excited for this season.”\n\nWhile his responsibilities have become more focused on the field, they’ve expanded off of it. Conner now finds himself helping younger teammates navigate defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s defense, while still continuing to grow himself as an experienced player in the system.\n\nThe result, he believes, is a defensive back room motivated to improve.\n\n“I think we’re a group full of guys that’s eager to learn, eager to get better every day and a group of hungry guys,” Conner said. “So, I’m excited.”\n\nWilliams is experiencing a different kind of growth.\n\nLast summer, the rookie was trying to prove he belonged.\n\nThis year, he knows what NFL training camp demands.\n\n“The best thing I have is experience,” Williams said. “I know what it’s supposed to look like. Just trying to stack days while I’m out here.”\n\nThat experience extends well beyond understanding the playbook.\n\nWilliams said his first NFL season taught him the physical toll that comes with playing meaningful defensive snaps.\n\n“Getting 20 snaps is way different than getting 40 snaps,” Williams said. “Even one play. It can just be one play, and something can happen. It is a 100 percent injury-rate game. 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In this year’s edition of <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/\">Mike Sando’s rankings</a>, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love finally cracked the league’s top-10 passers for the first time.\n\nBelow are Sando’s quarterback rankings of the NFL’s first two tiers of quarterbacks, which, again, are the opinions of NFL coaches and executives.\n\nTier 1\n\n\n1: Patrick Mahomes\n\n\n\nt-2: Josh Allen\n\n\n\nt-2: Matthew Stafford\n\n\n\n4: Joe Burrow\n\n\nTier 2\n\n\n5: Lamar Jackson\n\n\n\n6: Justin Herbert\n\n\n\n7: Dak Prescott\n\n\n\nt-8: Drake Maye\n\n\n\nt-8: Jared Goff\n\n\n\n10: Jordan Love\n\n\n\nt-11: Brock Purdy\n\n\n\nt-11: Caleb Williams\n\n\n\n13: Jayden Daniels\n\n\n\nt-14: Baker Mayfield\n\n\n\nt-14: Sam Darnold\n\n\n\n16: Trevor Lawrence\n\n\n\n17: Jalen Hurts\n\n\nLove received two Tier 1 votes, 37 Tier 2 votes and 11 Tier 3 votes. Every season that he’s been a starter, more and more NFL voters buy into the idea of him being a Tier 2 quarterback. Overall, he moved up three spots from last year’s rankings, passing Jayden Daniels, C.J. Stroud, Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield, but was passed by Drake Maye, too.\n\nBelow are some quotes that coaches and executives had for Sando about Love’s game:\n\n\n“He’s good — I was surprised,” an opposing defensive coordinator said. “Really solid, mobile, threw with better accuracy than I thought. I’d give him a 2.”\n\n\n\n…\n\n\n\n“Smart, can do things at the line, has the arm talent, the mobility when he needs it, but knows how to sit in and deliver,” another defensive coordinator said. “Not a consistent killer yet, but if he plays good ball, you can win a Super Bowl with him.”\n\n\n\n…\n\n\n\n“There are years where I could have pushed Love up to the bottom of Tier 1, top of Tier 2,” another defensive coach said. “He needs more consistency, week-in and week-out. He has some WTF plays and throws, like, ‘Why are you doing this?’”\n\n\n\n…\n\n\n\n“He is still coming into his own as a player,” another defensive coordinator said. “Early on, he was trying to be Aaron Rodgers. You could tell from his mannerisms: too cool for school. I think he is starting to settle into who he really is. He has the size, the length, all the tools.”\n\n\n\n…\n\n\n\n“If you can create pressure on him and make him move around, it ain’t the same,” an exec placing Love in Tier 3 said. “It took Aaron Rodgers three years to learn how to manipulate the pocket. Brett just did it. The question is, can Love learn it?”\n\n\n\n…\n\n\n\n“I used to think Josh Allen was a 2 because he just does too much where I go, ‘OK, it’s not by the book, it doesn’t always look the way it is supposed to, but God, is it productive,’” an offensive coach said. “Jordan Love is the Tier 2 version of that. He is at times careless and overly aggressive. It looks like it shouldn’t be working, and he’s getting away with things.\n\n\n\n“But he’s always getting away with them, so at some point, I just have to tip my cap and be impressed.”\n\n\nPersonally, I’m still taking Love over Jared Goff, who is 1st in the NFL in EPA/dropback from a clean pocket but 28th in the NFL when pressured (out of 32 qualifiers) over the last three seasons. Love is sixth in both categories, for what it’s worth.\n\nTo me, Goff absolutely needs a good offensive line to make things work, or it can get real ugly. At least I get the arguments for the likes of Maye or Justin Herbert off physical ability, but ranking Goff over Love seems incorrect to me at this point.\n\n—\n\nWhat do you guys think? Is Love ranked too high or too low? Did the NFL get it right? 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Head coach Mike LaFleur announced on Tuesday that Beck will get the start against the Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game. LaFleur did not lay out the plan for the rest of the game for the quarterback spot, but it seems unlikely that Jacoby Brissett or Gardner Minshew would get tabbed for any work with the third-round pick starting the game. LaFleur did not hold a press conference on Tuesday, but said on Monday that he thought Beck had his best practice of camp over the weekend. \"I thought it was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/news/carson-beck-to-start-at-qb-for-cardinals-in-hall-of-fame-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">probably the best</a>, and I thought I think our second and third groups have operated a pretty high clip thus far,\" LaFleur said, via the team\'s website. \"Probably the best that they have operated in terms of just you know getting set and going. … They were mimicking the plays that we\'re going to run on Thursday night, so that they have a good feel for it.\"Kedon Slovis is the fourth quarterback on the roster in Arizona and will likely see playing time after Beck\'s night in Canton comes to an end. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785867264;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13272;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Carson Beck\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:792;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"79009c35aa50b432c5907d1476b0148d\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Not every Rams fan thinks Aaron Donald is a good idea\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/145053/rams-aaron-donald-survey-fans-ty-simpson\";s:11:\"description\";s:308:\"The most popular player at Rams training camp this year isn’t even on the Rams. It seems like every single day that a new report comes out about Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams, and every single reporter wants his day in the sun. Tuesday was Albert Breer’s turn, saying that he thinks Donald is […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6694:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Former Los Angeles Rams Aaron Donald GOAT bobble head during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams game on November 23, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe most popular player at Rams training camp this year isn’t even on the Rams. It seems like every single day that a new report comes out about Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams, and every single reporter wants his day in the sun. Tuesday was Albert Breer’s turn, saying that he thinks Donald is coming back and will play the entire season. \n\nNot even Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, or Puka Nacua is getting this much publicity. \n\n\nAlbert Breer said that he thinks Aaron Donald is \"coming back\" and that he thinks he\'ll \"play the whole season,\" via <a href=\"https://x.com/dpshow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dpshow</a>.— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/UnderdogNFL/status/2084684910116155760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nLast week, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/144621/rams-training-camp-survey\">I posted a training camp survey for Rams fans</a>, asking them over a dozen questions about their opinions and expectations for the team in 2026. Continuing in posting the results of that survey, the name Aaron Donald came up once and the results were not that surprising, but the wording of the question was intentional.\n\nShould the Rams pay Aaron Donald $30 million for 1 season?\n\nYes – 56.6%\n\nNo – 31.1%\n\nI don’t know – 12.3%\n\nAs JB Scott wrote last month,<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/144103/rams-aaron-donald-cap-contract-rumors\"> there is a “$30 million dilemma” lording over the potential return of Donald</a>. Do the Rams want to continue the contract that he had when he retired, which owed Donald $30 million for one season, or will they only take him back at a discount?\n\nIf Donald will only play for at least $30 million, should the Rams pay it?\n\nOver half of you—56.6%—said that they should, that $30 million was practically a bargain for Donald, even if he’s 35 and has taken the last two years off.\n\n12.3% of you were brave enough to admit you didn’t know.\n\nBut almost one-third of Rams fans said that the Rams should not pay Donald $30 million, if that’s the price. Two years ago, there was probably no limit to what fans would encourage the Rams to pay Donald if he wouldn’t retire, but times have changed. Now 31.1% say $30 million is too much.\n\nOf course, Donald can play for less. He doesn’t have to demand that much money, although it is his right to, and if he does want to un-retire, he probably doesn’t care about the money anyway.\n\nAfter all, he walked away from all $30 million two years ago. What does it matter to him if he plays for $20 million? It would be weird to walk away from $30 million and then suddenly require to have it all.\n\nHowever, that is what could happen.\n\nIf it does, one-third of Rams fans think it’s a bad idea.\n\nBut almost no Rams fans think trading for Garrett was a bad idea.\n\nCould the trade for Myles Garrett backfire?\n\nNo – 74.6%\n\nYes – 16.4%\n\nI don’t know – 9%\n\nI knew that there was little chance that people would think the Garrett trade could backfire, especially at the price. The Rams only gave up one guaranteed first-round pick and the Browns are forced to pick up the bulk of his tab. Garrett only has an $8 million cap hit in 2026, and $15 million in 2027.\n\nThe biggest loss then was probably Jared Verse.\n\nHow could the trade backfire?\n\nWell, what if Verse turns out to be even better than anticipated? Verse is five years younger than Garrett and the Rams would have also had that extra first-round pick in 2027.\n\nIf Garrett declines in his 30s for any reason, surely Rams fans would agree that there is backfire potential.\n\nBut they don’t.\n\nAlmost 75% concurred that the trade could NOT backfire, not in any way, shape, or form.\n\nFewer were sure about the Ty Simpson pick backfiring.\n\nWas Ty Simpson right pick at #13?\n\nYes – 45.1%\n\nI don’t know – 20.5%\n\nNo – 14.8%\n\nShould’ve been Makai Lemon – 10.7%\n\nShould’ve been Rueben Bain – 5.7%\n\nShould’ve been Kenyon Sadiq – 3.3%\n\nThat’s 45.1% yes, but 34.4% who either said no or a different player, which is the same as all of them saying no.\n\nLemon was the most-requested other pick, but it’s tough to say how he’s been progressing because Lemon has had a hamstring injury for most of the offseason.\n\n\nA potential big combo of injuries to monitor as both DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon have hamstring injuries Unclear as to the severity of each, but Lemon was already dealing with an injury (same?) during OTAs. <a href=\"https://t.co/DpeXXbDGKx\">https://t.co/DpeXXbDGKx</a>— Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) <a href=\"https://x.com/DrJesseMorse/status/2084662804204699807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn any case, only 45% of fans fully support the Ty Simpson draft pick. Imagine if Simpson was more highly regarded as a draft prospect, it’s hard to imagine that the number wouldn’t be much higher in that case.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/145003/rams-ty-simpson-training-camp-mechanics\">Because of his lack of experience, Simpson is slower to be moved up the depth chart than most top-15 picks</a>.\n\nGiven time, Simpson could prove to be an outstanding quarterback for the Rams. Just a few months into his career though, he still has a lot of skeptics. Both nationally and among Rams fans.\n\nFear not, Ty. Some are even skeptical about a $30 million Aaron Donald.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785867261;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Los Angeles Rams Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:793;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"35f74697b6a7aedaac53156b8db27d53\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Former Steelers cornerback retires from NFL\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172969/former-steelers-cornerback-retires-from-nfl-ahkello-witherspoon\";s:11:\"description\";s:365:\"Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has retired from the NFL. He signed with the Washington Commanders this offseason, but the team placed him on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday. Witherspoon spent two seasons with the Steelers in 2021 and 2022. He picked off four passes in that span, including a three-interception campaign in 2021. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2614:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 11: Ahkello Witherspoon #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFormer Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has retired from the NFL. He signed with the <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2084610308681908724?s=20\">Washington Commanders</a> this offseason, but the team placed him on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday.\n\nWitherspoon spent two seasons with the Steelers in 2021 and 2022. He picked off four passes in that span, including a three-interception campaign in 2021. He then joined the Los Angeles Rams, picking off five passes from 2023-25. Over the course of a nine-year career, the Colorado product picked off 13 passes in 96 games played.\n\nThis has been a busy few months in terms of former Steelers stepping away from the NFL. Another former cornerback, Levi Wallace, also retired back in July. Andrus Peat also retired earlier this month.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172962/steelers-sign-former-green-bay-packers-wide-receiver-jakobie-keeney-james-dk-metcalf-roman-wilson\">Steelers sign former Green Bay Packers wide receiver</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172928/steelers-stock-report-after-day-five-of-training-camp-jaquan-brisker-drew-allar\">Steelers stock report after Day Five of training camp</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172927/steelers-training-camp-young-cornerback-shines-drew-allar-aaron-rodgers-jaquan-brisker\">Steelers training camp: Young cornerback shines, Drew Allar makes another big throw</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172917/jaquan-brisker-gives-high-praise-to-new-dc-patrick-graham-pittsburgh-steelers\">Jaquan Brisker gives high praise to new DC Patrick Graham</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172913/steelers-release-veteran-safety-darnell-savage-rayshawn-jenkins-training-camp-roster-news-depth-chart\">Steelers release veteran safety</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785866401;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9479;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Darnell Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:794;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c71225c6de9ee5e61dfadb845417779f\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"What gives WR Jaden Bradley a shot to earn Commanders 53-man roster spot\";s:4:\"link\";s:185:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-training-camp/428357/jaden-bradleys-receiving-ability-gives-him-a-chance-to-earn-a-place-on-the-washington-commanders-final-53-man-roster\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"As training camp battles get underway, two things seem to be written in stone about the Commanders’ wide receiver group. Terry McLaurin has a lock on the WR1 position. And rookie third-round pick Antonio Williams will have every opportunity to compete for a position high on the depth chart. After those two, most of the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15641:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nAs training camp battles get underway, two things seem to be written in stone about the Commanders’ wide receiver group. Terry McLaurin has a lock on the WR1 position. And <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-draft-wr-antonio-williams-with-no-71-overall-pick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rookie third-round pick Antonio Williams </a>will have every opportunity to compete for a position high on the depth chart.\n\nAfter those two, most of the final positions on the depth chart are up for grabs. \n\nThe team’s two recent draft picks, Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane, are virtual locks to make the final 53-man roster, if for no other reason than their value in the return game. Neither has yet proved to be a reliable second or third receiving option. They will have to compete for playing time on offense, but it would be shocking if either isn’t active on opening day.\n\nThat leaves one or two roster spots up for grabs, depending on whether the Commanders keep five or six receivers. The competition for the remaining roster spot(s) at receiver features a host of characters, including cheap 2026 free-agent additions Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson, returning veteran Treylon Burks, 2025 UDFAs Jacoby Jones and Nick Nash, and this year’s UDFA signees, Jaden Bradley and Chris Hilton Jr. \n\nThe remaining wild card in the mix is the possibility that the Commanders could sign another free agent, <a href=\"https://nfltraderumors.co/commanders-in-touch-with-stefon-diggs-but-neither-side-in-rush-to-sign/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">such as Stefon Diggs</a> or Keenan Allen.\n\n\n\nA quick reader poll:\n\n\n\nUntil another signing is announced, which is by no means guaranteed, there is a prime opportunity for a player currently on the margin to claim a roster spot through a standout performance in training camp and the preseason. One reason why <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/commanders-undrafted-rookie-jaden-bradley-085644545.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaden Bradley could be that guy</a> is his better than expected ability to catch the football.\n\nIt might seem a strange thing to say, but catching the football is an underrated skillset in wide receivers. Every NFL draft cycle, without fail, some receiver shoots up draft boards after running a fast 40-yard dash at the combine. But when was the last time that a receivers shot up boards because scouts suddenly noticed, late in the process, that he was really good at coming down with the football? \n\nA few months after the draft, when players finally take the field, some late round pick or UDFA invariably emerges as a viable starting receiver. One thing that most of these hidden gems at receiver frequently have in common is being really good at catching the football.\n\nThe truth is, it doesn’t matter how much separation a speedy receiver can create if he doesn’t make the catch when he’s targeted. On the other hand, elite catch phase execution can make up for a lot of deficiencies in athletic testing. \n\nThe first stat that comes to mind when we think about catching ability is reception rate (Rec %). Unfortunately though, reception rate tells us very little about catching ability because that is drowned out by a major confounding variable, Average Depth of Target (ADOT). Even the most casual football fan will appreciate that it is easier to complete short passes than long passes. As a result, reception rate depends very heavily on the route tree that a receiver runs. \n\nIn order to compare two wide receivers in a meaningful way, for example Commanders’ 2026 third-round draft pick Antonio Williams (76.4% reception rate, ADOT 7.7 yds) and UDFA Jaden Bradley (61.7% reception rate, ADOT 16.3 yds), they would need to have run a similar depth of routes. In this case, they didn’t. Superficially, it might appear that Williams was better at catching the ball because his reception rate was higher. But that could just be a byproduct of his average target being less than half as deep as Bradley’s. \n\nIn fact, many previous analyses I have done have shown that ADOT explains around 40% of the variance in reception rate at both the NCAA and NFL levels. Statisticians call that level of effect a dominating influence. In order to see the effects of receiving skills, we need to have some way to factor out the confounding effect of ADOT.\n\nMy attempt to solve that problem is what first caused Jaden Bradley to cross my radar. Although I didn’t realize it at the time. To explain what I mean, let’s revisit some analysis I did for the <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/406536/who-are-the-best-wide-receivers-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roundup of WR draft prospects</a> I published before the 2026 draft.\n\nCatch Rate Over Expectation (CROE)\n\nTwo years ago, I developed a metric which I called Catch Rate Over Expectation (CROE) to adjust reception rate for ADOT. In mathematical terms, it is simply the residual of the regression of reception rate on ADOT. If you have no idea what that means, don’t worry. You don’t really need to. And I will walk through it below for those who are interested. All you really need to know is that it measures an individual receiver’s catch rate relative to the expectation for an average receiver based on ADOT alone. \n\nThere is another metric popularized in fantasy football circles called Catch Rate Over Expected, which shares the same acronym. That one is an attempt to tease out catching ability from all of the other variables which contribute to reception rate, including separation. Consequently, the fantasy football version gives the erroneous impression that receivers who excel at creating separation aren’t very good at catching the football. \n\nMy version of CROE is actually a lot simpler and makes more sense. What we want to know is how likely a receiver is to come down with the ball when targeted, no matter how he gets it done, without being fooled into thinking that receivers with shorter route trees have better ball skills. And that’s what it achieves.\n\nTo illustrate how CROE works, the following graph plots reception rate against ADOT for all the draft eligible FBS WRs in 2026 who ran 100 or more routes. \n\nAs expected, there is a strong trend for reception rate to decline as ADOT increases.\n\nThe regression line (often called the trend line), shown in blue, tracks the central tendency of the scatter of points. This essentially shows the average, or “expected”, value of reception rate at each value of ADOT.\n\nAs a predictive variable, ADOT explains 40.8% of the variance in reception rate. The remaining 59.2% is referred to as “unexplained variance”. It reflects a variety of factors, including separation, ball tracking, and catching ability, as well as QB accuracy and strength of coverage. \n\nThe blue line represents the expected reception rate, based on ADOT alone. Receivers at points above the line have better than expected reception rates. The vertical distance between a WR’s point and the regression line, measured in units of catch rate (%), is that WR’s Catch Rate Over Expectation (CROE). \n\nThe red dotted line indicates CROEs of +7.5%. Over 81% of qualifying WRs in the FBS fell below that line. The 42 receivers above the red line are the best pass catchers in the conference. \n\nFour individual players are highlighted in the graph. Titans’ fourth overall pick, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4871023/carnell-tate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnell Tate</a>, had the highest CROE in the draft class (20.75%). He is an absolute freak at catching the football, as well as <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/406536/who-are-the-best-wide-receivers-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a number of other receiving productivity metrics</a>. Three future Commanders sit on either side of the red line, which puts them right on the cusp between very good and elite. \n\nThird-round pick Antonio Williams will get plenty of attention and opportunities in training camp. The rest of this article will mainly focus on Jaden Bradley, who fill face more of an uphill climb. I think he will have a legitimate shot at earning a roster spot because of the receiving ability he demonstrated in his breakout senior season. Chris Hilton Jr, gets a mention at the end because he stood out in this metric. He will have a steeper climb than Bradley.\n\nWR Jaden Bradley, 5th Yr Senior, UNLV – 2026 UDFA\n\n6-3 | 203 lbs | 4.55 sec 40 | 7.91 RAS | Age 23\n\n2025 Basic Stats: 14 games | 58 rec (61.7%) | 16.3 yd ADOT | 931 yds | 4 TD | 16.1 Y/Rec\n\n2025 Advanced Stats: 2.53 Y/RR | 8.7% CROE | 34.6% CTC | 10.8% Drops | 3.9 YAC/Rec \n\nBradley flew <a href=\"https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1054191&DraftYear=2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entirely under the radar</a> in the 2026 draft class in large part because he had minimal production before breaking out in his fifth season at UNLV.\n\nHis 8.7% CROE ranked 28th among 223 wide receivers with > 100 routes run, placing him at the 87th percentile of the FBS. He turned up as one of the non-consensus ranked hits in the analysis I did for <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/406536/who-are-the-best-wide-receivers-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my roundup of WR prospects</a>. But I didn’t feature him, because I couldn’t find anything written about him on the internet.\n\nThe best, and <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-draft/419858/spotlight-washington-commanders-udfa-wr-jaden-bradley-week-3-nfl-otas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">possibly only profile available on Bradley </a>was written by Hogs Haven’s John Portis after he turned a few heads in OTAs. John’s review of one of the few highlight clips available for Bradley described him as a big, physical receiver with deceptive speed who makes up for limitations in route running with quality ball tracking, body position and ball skills to win at the catch point. John concluded that Bradley could be effective in short to intermediate routes, if schemed open.\n\nHowever, that analysis was based on a breakdown of a highlight clip, which might not have shown the complete picture. To get an alternative perspective, let’s have a look at what the advanced stats say about his standout senior season at UNLV, beyond his strong CROE.\n\nBradley was the 20th most productive yardage producer among 223 WRs (91st percentile) as judged by Yards/Route Run (Y/RR). His 16.3 yd ADOT and 16.1 Y/Rec receiving average indicate that he ran a fair amount of deep routes. \n\nBradley was not particularly effective at generating yards after the catch, and ranked in the bottom quartile of the FBS in contested catch rate (CCR%). Furthermore, his 10% drop rate was the 45th highest in the sample, placing right at the 20th percentile of the receiving class. None of those stats seemed to fit with a WR who was among the best pass catchers and most productive receivers in college football.\n\nTo make sense of those apparent contradictions, I had a look at the breakdown of receiving stats by depth of target, courtesy of Pro Football Focus, and the picture became clear. \n\nBradley was targeted on short routes (behind LOS to 9 yds) on 41.5% of passing attempts, on intermediate routes (10-19 yds) on 28.7% of attempts, and long routes (20+ yds) on 29.8% of attempts. He was delivered on-target passes on 79% of passes below 20 yds. The on-target rate dropped to 46.4% on passes over 20 yards. So, he was limited to some extent by quarterback play on deep passes. Not surprisingly, his reception rate dropped from 74% on short and intermediate routes, to 32.1% on long routes. \n\nBut that wasn’t all. 39% of Bradley’s deep passes were contested targets, compared to just 17% of targets on short and intermediate routes.\n\nPutting those facts together helps to explain why Bradley had a high drop rate (4/13 on target passes) and low contested catch rate (3/11) on deep routes. He was dealing with off-target passes and getting thrown into traffic at much higher rates than on shorter routes.\n\nOn passes below 20 yards, his drop rate (5.8%) and contested catch rate (45%) were much more respectable. \n\nIn summary, in his final college season, Bradley achieved a catch rate well above expectations for his depth of target, and borderline elite receiving productivity, despite limitations of quarterback play on deep throws.\n\nPairing him with a passer like Jayden Daniels, who excels at deep-ball accuracy could unlock his potential as a reliable chain mover on short and intermediate routes, with the ability to stretch the field on deeper routes.\n\nWR Chris Hilton Jr, 5th Yr Senior, LSU – 2026 UDFA\n\n6-0 | 188 lbs | 4.41 sec 40 | 5.83 RAS | Age 23.5\n\n2025 College Stats: 13 games | 10 rec (58.8%) | 16.9 yd ADOT | 122 yds | 0 TD | 12.1 Y/Rec\n\n2025 Advanced Stats: 0.81 Y/RR | 7.0% CROE | 20.0% CTC | 9.1% Drops | 3.6 YAC/Rec \n\nChris Hilton Jr., also posted a very good CROE in 2025. But that could be a blip due to small sample size. His 0.81 Y/RR receiving productivity, in 160 offensive snaps, was very poor. It is hard to draw any meaningful conclusions from such a small statistical sample.\n\nLike Bradley, Hilton had limited productivity in college. In Hilton’s case, it was due to a horrific series of three major injuries. As a result, he never played more than 160 offensive snaps in a season, or topped 243 receiving yards.\n\nHilton has good long speed and flashed ability as a deep threat in limited playing time in college. His first challenge to make it with the Commanders is staying healthy. If he can overcome the injury bug, it’s anyone’s guess what his potential might be.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785866400;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";i:1;s:35:\"Washington Commanders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:795;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6453ec8a2c8fd2476c86f7e4edd0f899\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"What gives WR Jaden Bradley a shot to earn Commanders 53-man roster spot\";s:4:\"link\";s:171:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-training-camp/428357/jaden-bradleys-receiving-ability-gives-him-chance-earn-place-washington-commanders-final-53-man-roster\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"As training camp battles get underway, two things seem to be written in stone about the Commanders’ wide receiver group. Terry McLaurin has a lock on the WR1 position. And rookie third-round pick Antonio Williams will have every opportunity to compete for a position high on the depth chart. After those two, most of the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15677:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nAs training camp battles get underway, two things seem to be written in stone about the Commanders’ wide receiver group. Terry McLaurin has a lock on the WR1 position. And <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-draft-wr-antonio-williams-with-no-71-overall-pick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rookie third-round pick Antonio Williams </a>will have every opportunity to compete for a position high on the depth chart.\n\nAfter those two, most of the final positions on the depth chart are up for grabs. \n\nThe team’s two recent draft picks, Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane, are virtual locks to make the final 53-man roster, if for no other reason than their value in the return game. Neither has yet proved to be a reliable second or third receiving option. They will have to compete for playing time on offense, but it would be shocking if either isn’t active on opening day.\n\nThat leaves one or two roster spots up for grabs, depending on whether the Commanders keep five or six receivers. The competition for the remaining roster spot(s) at receiver features a host of characters, including cheap 2026 free-agent additions Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson, returning veteran Treylon Burks, 2025 UDFAs Jacoby Jones and Nick Nash, and this year’s UDFA signees, Jaden Bradley and Chris Hilton Jr. \n\nThe remaining wild card in the mix is the possibility that the Commanders could sign another free agent, <a href=\"https://nfltraderumors.co/commanders-in-touch-with-stefon-diggs-but-neither-side-in-rush-to-sign/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">such as Stefon Diggs</a> or Keenan Allen.\n\n\n\nA quick reader poll:\n\n\n\nUntil another signing is announced, which is by no means guaranteed, there is a prime opportunity for a player currently on the margin to claim a roster spot through a standout performance in training camp and the preseason. One reason why <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/commanders-undrafted-rookie-jaden-bradley-085644545.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaden Bradley could be that guy</a> is his better than expected ability to catch the football.\n\nIt might seem a strange thing to say, but catching the football is an underrated skillset in wide receivers. Every NFL draft cycle, without fail, some receiver shoots up draft boards after running a fast 40-yard dash at the combine. But when was the last time that a receivers shot up boards because scouts suddenly noticed, late in the process, that he was really good at coming down with the football? \n\nA few months after the draft, when players finally take the field, some late round pick or UDFA invariably emerges as a viable starting receiver. One thing that most of these hidden gems at receiver frequently have in common is being really good at catching the football.\n\nThe truth is, it doesn’t matter how much separation a speedy receiver can create if he doesn’t make the catch when he’s targeted. On the other hand, elite catch phase execution can make up for a lot of deficiencies in athletic testing. \n\nThe first stat that comes to mind when we think about catching ability is reception rate (Rec %). Unfortunately though, reception rate tells us very little about catching ability because that is drowned out by a major confounding variable, Average Depth of Target (ADOT). Even the most casual football fan will appreciate that it is easier to complete short passes than long passes. As a result, reception rate depends very heavily on the route tree that a receiver runs. \n\nIn order to compare two wide receivers in a meaningful way, for example Commanders’ 2026 third-round draft pick Antonio Williams (76.4% reception rate, ADOT 7.7 yds) and UDFA Jaden Bradley (61.7% reception rate, ADOT 16.3 yds), they would need to have run a similar depth of routes. In this case, they didn’t. Superficially, it might appear that Williams was better at catching the ball because his reception rate was higher. But that could just be a byproduct of his average target being less than half as deep as Bradley’s. \n\nIn fact, many previous analyses I have done have shown that ADOT explains around 40% of the variance in reception rate at both the NCAA and NFL levels. Statisticians call that level of effect a dominating influence. In order to see the effects of receiving skills, we need to have some way to factor out the confounding effect of ADOT.\n\nMy attempt to solve that problem is what first caused Jaden Bradley to cross my radar. Although I didn’t realize it at the time. To explain what I mean, let’s revisit some analysis I did for the <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/406536/who-are-the-best-wide-receivers-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roundup of WR draft prospects</a> I published before the 2026 draft.\n\nCatch Rate Over Expectation (CROE)\n\nTwo years ago, I developed a metric which I called Catch Rate Over Expectation (CROE) to adjust reception rate for ADOT. In mathematical terms, it is simply the residual of the regression of reception rate on ADOT. If you have no idea what that means, don’t worry. You don’t really need to. And I will walk through it below for those who are interested. All you really need to know is that it measures an individual receiver’s catch rate relative to the expectation for an average receiver based on ADOT alone. \n\nThere is another metric popularized in fantasy football circles called Catch Rate Over Expected, which shares the same acronym. That one is an attempt to tease out catching ability from all of the other variables which contribute to reception rate, including separation. Consequently, the fantasy football version gives the erroneous impression that receivers who excel at creating separation aren’t very good at catching the football. \n\nMy version of CROE is actually a lot simpler and makes more sense. What we want to know is how likely a receiver is to come down with the ball when targeted, no matter how he gets it done, without being fooled into thinking that receivers with shorter route trees have better ball skills. And that’s what it achieves.\n\nTo illustrate how CROE works, the following graph plots reception rate against ADOT for all the draft eligible FBS WRs in 2026 who ran 100 or more routes. \n\nAs expected, there is a strong trend for reception rate to decline as ADOT increases.\n\nThe regression line (often called the trend line), shown in blue, tracks the central tendency of the scatter of points. This essentially shows the average, or “expected”, value of reception rate at each value of ADOT.\n\nAs a predictive variable, ADOT explains 40.8% of the variance in reception rate. The remaining 59.2% is referred to as “unexplained variance”. It reflects a variety of factors, including separation, ball tracking, and catching ability, as well as QB accuracy and strength of coverage. \n\nThe blue line represents the expected reception rate, based on ADOT alone. Receivers at points above the line have better than expected reception rates. The vertical distance between a WR’s point and the regression line, measured in units of catch rate (%), is that WR’s Catch Rate Over Expectation (CROE). \n\nThe red dotted line indicates CROEs of +7.5%. Over 81% of qualifying WRs in the FBS fell below that line. The 42 receivers above the red line are the best pass catchers in the conference. \n\nFour individual players are highlighted in the graph. Titans’ fourth overall pick, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4871023/carnell-tate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnell Tate</a>, had the highest CROE in the draft class (20.75%). He is an absolute freak at catching the football, as well as <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/406536/who-are-the-best-wide-receivers-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a number of other receiving productivity metrics</a>. Three future Commanders sit on either side of the red line, which puts them right on the cusp between very good and elite. \n\nThird-round pick Antonio Williams will get plenty of attention and opportunities in training camp. The rest of this article will mainly focus on Jaden Bradley, who fill face more of an uphill climb. I think he will have a legitimate shot at earning a roster spot because of the receiving ability he demonstrated in his breakout senior season. Chris Hilton Jr, gets a mention at the end because he stood out in this metric. He will have a steeper climb than Bradley.\n\nWR Jaden Bradley, 5th Yr Senior, UNLV – 2026 UDFA\n\n6-3 | 203 lbs | 4.55 sec 40 | 7.91 RAS | Age 23\n\n2025 Basic Stats: 14 games | 58 rec (61.7%) | 16.3 yd ADOT | 931 yds | 4 TD | 16.1 Y/Rec\n\n2025 Advanced Stats: 2.53 Y/RR | 8.7% CROE | 34.6% CTC | 10.8% Drops | 3.9 YAC/Rec \n\nBradley flew <a href=\"https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1054191&DraftYear=2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entirely under the radar</a> in the 2026 draft class in large part because he had minimal production before breaking out in his fifth season at UNLV.\n\nHis 8.7% CROE ranked 28th among 223 wide receivers with > 100 routes run, placing him at the 87th percentile of the FBS. He turned up as one of the non-consensus ranked hits in the analysis I did for <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/406536/who-are-the-best-wide-receivers-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my roundup of WR prospects</a>. But I didn’t feature him, because I couldn’t find anything written about him on the internet.\n\nThe best, and <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-draft/419858/spotlight-washington-commanders-udfa-wr-jaden-bradley-week-3-nfl-otas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">possibly only profile available on Bradley </a>was written by Hogs Haven’s John Portis after he turned a few heads in OTAs. John’s review of one of the few highlight clips available for Bradley described him as a big, physical receiver with deceptive speed who makes up for limitations in route running with quality ball tracking, body position and ball skills to win at the catch point. John concluded that Bradley could be effective in short to intermediate routes, if schemed open.\n\nHowever, that analysis was based on a breakdown of a highlight clip, which might not have shown the complete picture. To get an alternative perspective, let’s have a look at what the advanced stats say about his standout senior season at UNLV, beyond his strong CROE.\n\nBradley was the 20th most productive yardage producer among 223 WRs (91st percentile) as judged by Yards/Route Run (Y/RR). His 16.3 yd ADOT and 16.1 Y/Rec receiving average indicate that he ran a fair amount of deep routes. \n\nBradley was not particularly effective at generating yards after the catch, and ranked in the bottom quartile of the FBS in contested catch rate (CCR%). Furthermore, his 10% drop rate was the 45th highest in the sample, placing right at the 20th percentile of the receiving class. None of those stats seemed to fit with a WR who was among the best pass catchers and most productive receivers in college football.\n\nTo make sense of those apparent contradictions, I had a look at the breakdown of receiving stats by depth of target, courtesy of Pro Football Focus, and the picture became clear. \n\nBradley was targeted on short routes (behind LOS to 9 yds) on 41.5% of passing attempts, on intermediate routes (10-19 yds) on 28.7% of attempts, and long routes (20+ yds) on 29.8% of attempts. He was delivered on-target passes on 79% of passes below 20 yds. The on-target rate dropped to 46.4% on passes over 20 yards. So, he was limited to some extent by quarterback play on deep passes. Not surprisingly, his reception rate dropped from 74% on short and intermediate routes, to 32.1% on long routes. \n\nBut that wasn’t all. 39% of Bradley’s deep passes were contested targets, compared to just 17% of targets on short and intermediate routes.\n\nPutting those facts together helps to explain why Bradley had a high drop rate (4/13 on target passes) and low contested catch rate (3/11) on deep routes. He was dealing with off-target passes and getting thrown into traffic at much higher rates than on shorter routes.\n\nOn passes below 20 yards, his drop rate (5.8%) and contested catch rate (45%) were much more respectable. \n\nIn summary, in his final college season, Bradley achieved a catch rate well above expectations for his depth of target, and borderline elite receiving productivity, despite limitations of quarterback play on deep throws.\n\nPairing him with a passer like Jayden Daniels, who excels at deep-ball accuracy could unlock his potential as a reliable chain mover on short and intermediate routes, with the ability to stretch the field on deeper routes.\n\nWR Chris Hilton Jr, 5th Yr Senior, LSU – 2026 UDFA\n\n6-0 | 188 lbs | 4.41 sec 40 | 5.83 RAS | Age 23.5\n\n2025 College Stats: 13 games | 10 rec (58.8%) | 16.9 yd ADOT | 122 yds | 0 TD | 12.1 Y/Rec\n\n2025 Advanced Stats: 0.81 Y/RR | 7.0% CROE | 20.0% CTC | 9.1% Drops | 3.6 YAC/Rec \n\nChris Hilton Jr., also posted a very good CROE in 2025. But that could be a blip due to small sample size. His 0.81 Y/RR receiving productivity, in 160 offensive snaps, was very poor. It is hard to draw any meaningful conclusions from such a small statistical sample.\n\nLike Bradley, Hilton had limited productivity in college. In Hilton’s case, it was due to a horrific series of three major injuries. As a result, he never played more than 160 offensive snaps in a season, or topped 243 receiving yards.\n\nHilton has good long speed and flashed ability as a deep threat in limited playing time in college. His first challenge to make it with the Commanders is staying healthy. 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He totaled 61 receptions for 919 yards and nine touchdowns and added two punt return touchdowns in his only season with the Aggies.In his three-year college career, which included two seasons at North Carolina State, Concepcion totaled 2,218 receiving yards, 431 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns from scrimmage.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785865830;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13298;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"KC Concepcion\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:797;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1848f1703510c13fa24c8b0217fed50b\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Justin Herbert earns highest ranking yet in NFL Top 100\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64912/los-angeles-chargers-justin-herbert-nfl-top-100\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"Justin Herbert has always been highly-respected by his peers in the NFL, but that respect looks to have taken a sharp turn upwards with his latest placement in the 2026 NFL Top 100 rankings. This week, Herbert was unveiled as No. 39, his highest ranking of his six-year career and a big jump from No. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2113:\"\n\n\n \n EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers smiles as he looks on during the Los Angeles Chargers Training Camp at The Bolt on July 30, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJustin Herbert has always been highly-respected by his peers in the NFL, but that respect looks to have taken a sharp turn upwards with his latest placement in the 2026 NFL Top 100 rankings.\n\nThis week, Herbert was unveiled as No. 39, his highest ranking of his six-year career and a big jump from No. 56 a year ago. Despite see a massive regression in turnovers, Herbert showed the entire league what he’s made of while playing behind the league’s worst offensive line. Winning 12 games and punching your ticket to the playoffs is difficult, but he did it with a broken hand while running for his life week-in and week-out.\n\nHerbert still finished the season tied for seventh in passing touchdowns (26) and ninth in passing yards (3,727) while also adding 498 rushing yards (second most by a QB) and two more scores.\n\n\nNo. 39 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/chargers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Chargers</a> QB Justin Herbert! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/SyGwuCVuHJ\">pic.twitter.com/SyGwuCVuHJ</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2084293212001169917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn the video above, you can listen to Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen discuss how deflating it was to have Herbert throw a touchdown pass with the former essentially hanging off of him. This is a type of play that has not been a fluke through Herbert’s career. He’s been a highlight reel since his rookie season and it seems like that consistency has finally broken through to the rest of the league, regardless of what anyone else wants to say about his lack of playoff success.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785865724;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6797;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Justin Herbert\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:798;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ef223f1b3255dfe1da9e79c212bf1622\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Chicago Bears Offense struggles, plenty of 13, a fight, and more from camp!\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/120033/chicago-bears-offense-struggles-plenty-of-13-a-fight-and-more-from-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:318:\"I will begin with our regular reminder not to get too high or too low based on reports from training camp. But, the Chicago Bears had what one beat reporter characterized as their “sloppiest” offensive outing at practice this training camp in practice #6. There was also a bit of a scare when Luther Burden […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7856:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs on the field during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nI will begin with our regular reminder not to get too high or too low based on reports from training camp. But, the Chicago Bears had what one beat reporter characterized as their “sloppiest” offensive outing at practice this training camp in practice #6. There was also a bit of a scare when Luther Burden was involved in a three player collision and was slow to get up. That said, there were still some offensive highlights and some defenders who shined today. Let’s get into it.\n\nDan Wiederer of The Athletic noted the offensive struggles included “Pre-snap penalties. Misfired passes. Dropped balls. Rickety screen plays. QB1’s feet getting tangled coming out from center.” He also noted the offense failed in its end-of-game situation reps.\n\nAs noted above, Luther Burden had a collision in the end zone during this situational drill. Zach Pearson of the <a href=\"http://BearReport.com\">BearReport</a> described it this way, “on the final play for the first team offense in a situation drill, Luther Burden took a bit (sic) on a collision in the end zone. Looked like Devin Bush hit him hard. Burden was slow to get up. Tyrique Stevenson walked with him to the sideline.” He also indicated Rome Odunze had some words for the defense after the play. Still, Pearson also stated that Burden appeared to be “okay” after the hit and was moving around on the sideline.\n\nNicholas Moreano of REKAP & BearsRTB said it was defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. who made contact with Burden in the back. But he also agreed that Burden was OK in the end.\n\nCourtney Cronin (ESPN) also reported on the Burden hit, suggesting he “got blown up pretty good at the goal line trying to catch a pass on the final plays of the 2MD. Slow to get up but walked off the field under his own power flanked by Caleb Williams and Tyrique Stephenson.”\n\nMark Carman agreed with Wiederer’s assessment that the offense was “off” in his top three takeaways. Noted “multiple penalties, incompletions. Ball was sailing.” Carman thought that the practice was much more physical than Monday’s practice, and he noted that RB Salvon Ahmed flashed again.\n\nJosh Buckhalter of ClockerSports continues to monitor the left tackle competition, noting that Braxton Jones was LT1 today and, in his assessment, has the lead in the competition for now. Buckhalter also noted that it was a good day for Tyson Bagent running the second team offense. And we got more “wow” play from Colston Loveland.\n\nA few other nuggets from the day.\n\nThe Chicago Bears signed DB Marlen Sewell – seems more like a camp body than a potential stopgap for Coby Bryant.\n\nPatrick Finley reported on the first fight of Bears camp with Jordan van den Berg body slamming offensive lineman Caden Barnett.\n\n\nFirst fight of <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> camp! Rookie DT Jordan van den Berg body slams OL Caden Barnett. Montez Sweat very excited.— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) <a href=\"https://x.com/patrickfinley/status/2084659481435160658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nAdam Hoge reported that Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will miss Saturday’s practice to attend Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame induction.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> DC Dennis Allen will miss practice on Saturday to attend Drew Brees\' Hall of Fame induction. \"It\'s a real honor and a real privilege that he asked me to be a part of it,\" Allen said.— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamHoge/status/2084628373284749537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nKevin Fisbain reported on the announcer team for Bears-Panthers:\n\n\nFox announced their announcer teams for the 2026 season. The Bears-Panthers Week 1 game will get the crew of Adam Amin, Drew Brees and Kristina Pink.— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) <a href=\"https://x.com/kfishbain/status/2084669778895982616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nCoby Bryant thanked everyone for the prayers and the love in the wake of his knee injury suffered in Monday’s practice:\n\n\nThank you for all the prayers & love! God makes no mistakes & I’ll be back stronger. Can’t wait to be back out there with my brothers & have a great season ! Much love & 🐻⬇️— Coby Bryant (@_CobyBryant_) <a href=\"https://x.com/_CobyBryant_/status/2084596146240922099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nCourtney Cronin noted that today featured a heavy dose of 13 personnel (reminder – that is an offensive set that features one running back and three tight ends):\n\n\nDennis Allen promised a heavy dose of 13 personnel today and 5 minutes into the first team period of camp, it’s clear the emphasis is gonna be running out of 13 today. Live tackling has commenced on the second day of pads.— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) <a href=\"https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/2084645861997383935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nDennis Allen on Coby Bryant’s injury:\n\n\nThis morning <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> DC Dennis Allen said this about Coby Bryant\'s injury, which is expected to keep him inactive from games for several weeks <a href=\"https://t.co/oJt4kYgu7V\">pic.twitter.com/oJt4kYgu7V</a>— Aldo Gandia (@BearsBarroomHQ) <a href=\"https://x.com/BearsBarroomHQ/status/2084641105211953211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd a few videos from the day.\n\n\nAnother day, another dollar <a href=\"https://t.co/KbAtHLhYaj\">pic.twitter.com/KbAtHLhYaj</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2084657198374805706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBears second padded practice of camp underway, first one open to the public. <a href=\"https://x.com/cbschicago?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cbschicago</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/tgmi7LjUxL\">pic.twitter.com/tgmi7LjUxL</a>— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattzahnsports/status/2084638317765660730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAlmost a sick catch here after the Caleb scramble. – cream <a href=\"https://t.co/7CaXjdY7k4\">pic.twitter.com/7CaXjdY7k4</a>— Cream sleeve (@creamsleeve) <a href=\"https://x.com/creamsleeve/status/2084645094905327798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDon’t know who has the aux today but good choice with Green Day to start practice. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ymy29MGSzL\">pic.twitter.com/ymy29MGSzL</a>— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) <a href=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2084637677534462058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785865500;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Chicago Bears Depth Chart\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12519;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Luther Burden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:799;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8da6c862d2f03ea2c04a78b4027fc84b\";s:5:\"title\";s:31:\"Texans place WR DJ Turner on IR\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/texans-place-wr-dj-turner-on-ir\";s:11:\"description\";s:92:\"The Texans made the signing of defensive end Jadeveon Clowney official, announcing the move.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2188:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"74608\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Houston Texans\",\"title\": \"Clowney\'s attitude \'fits perfectly\' with Texans\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/jadeveon-clowneys-attitude-fits-perfectly-with-the-houston-texans\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-03T13:10:33Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Texans made the signing of defensive end Jadeveon Clowney official, announcing the move. Clowney practiced with the team Tuesday.In a corresponding move, the Texans placed wide receiver DJ Turner on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. His season will end on injured reserve, or the Texans will reach an injury settlement with him and release him.Turner, 29, signed with the Texans on July 29 and practiced Monday.Turner spent the past four seasons with the Raiders. He appeared in 32 games for Las Vegas and finished his run with the team with 16 catches for 158 yards and a touchdown. He also saw action as a returner and on other special teams units. 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But he has been practicing (and, in turn, risking the kind of injury that would immediately end all negotiations and give Taylor no security beyond 2026).While it remains to be seen whether, and what, Gibbs gets paid, Taylor\'s new deal could be coming. There\'s talk that Taylor may end up with a two-year extension.Taylor, who signed a three-year, $42 million extension in 2023 after negotiations that got contentious and at times ugly, is entering the final year of his contract. He\'s due to earn a base salary of $11.98 million with per-game roster bonuses that total $1.02 million.Taylor apparently learned about the new Robinson deal from reporters, during a Tuesday press conference. “I gotta go talk to my agent, too,\" Taylor said, via James Boyd of The Athletic. \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2084676185275941370?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I have faith</a>, so I’m gonna tap in and check in with him, now that you guys broke the news to me.”For Taylor, 27, this is likely his last shot at a big contract. And if it\'s going to be a two-year extension, Taylor could match the Robinson new-money APY of $22.25 million with a three-year, $57.5 million deal.That would put Taylor at a total average of $19.167 million through 2028.We\'ll see where it goes. 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Head Coach Sean Payton, safety Talanoa Hufanga, and tight end Adam Trautman offered updates and insight to a wide array of questions from reporters at their new training camp facility. Sean Payton offers several important updates One of the first […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7798:\"\n\n\n \n ENGLEWOOD, CO - JULY 31: Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos talks to a player during training camp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit on July 31, 2026 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nYesterday after their first padded training camp session, the Denver Broncos had several prolonged interviews. Head Coach Sean Payton, safety Talanoa Hufanga, and tight end Adam Trautman offered updates and insight to a wide array of questions from reporters at their new training camp facility.\n\nSean Payton offers several important updates\n\nOne of the first updates mentioned was regarding Luke Wattenberg. The veteran center left practice early on with a right arm injury, but Payton didn’t appear to be too concerned about it. At face value, that alleviates some of the worry about missing our starting center long-term.\n\nAdditionally, he cleared up the air and confusion around second-year cornerback Jahdae Barron’s role with the team. He mentioned that Barron was not playing safety, as someone had floated in an article and on social media the other day.\n\n “He’s playing nickel, he’s playing corner and then when we get into dime, he replaces a linebacker. So he’s doing really good. There’s been no position change.”\n\nPayton also gushed about the development of cornerback Riley Moss and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike. With respect to Moss, he cited several areas that have really impressed him and what makes him a great player.\n\n“I think learning to play with his feet, really working on reducing some of those fouls. He competes his tail off. I love that about him. He has those traits where it’s a short mindset, short memory. He’s moving around really well right now,” said Payton.\n\n“Again, it’s gaining confidence in the defense we’re calling, understanding the leverage, the third-down leverages, and then what we’re trying to take away. He’s handling that progression well.”\n\nSpeaking on Uwazurike, he noted that he has been pleased with his progression and development. He is one of a handful of defensive linemen battling for an increased role on defense with the departure of John-Franklin Myers. \n\n“There’s some really good tape. I’m excited about what’s up for him because he has all those traits you’re looking for, and it’s important to him,” Payton added.\n\nIf Uwazurike hopes to replace a significant number of Franklin-Myers’ snaps, he will need to improve his pass rush ability. That has been hit-or-miss thus far in his NFL career, but he unteachable traits and a dominant physical profile that overwhelms opposing offensive lineman on run downs.\n\nPayton also praised wideout Pat Bryant. With a logjam at wide receiver, it will be interesting to see how each player is utilized. Though Payton mentioned there will be no issue with finding a way to get the second-year wide receiver involved in weekly game plans.\n\n“He has some of the better hands in traffic with his feet on the ground, he’s really good at run after the catch. I said this to you guys a year ago, he’s real smart. He’s someone that can move from ‘X’ to the slot. It’ll be easy creating his role.”\n\nTalanoa Hufanga speaks on practice intensity, the defense, and leadership\n\nSafety Talanoa Hufanga was second to take the podium in front of reporters. He lauded the high energy and intensity of the first practice session. Moreover, the versatile backend defender was over the moon and spoke loves that the defense is almost completely intact relative to last season. \n\n“Pretty crazy actually. With the first group, I think the cool part is we’re able to diagnose the defense and offense really easily. Everybody’s on the same string. We kind of know what we guys like to do, where we want to be, me to ‘B. Jones’ and Alex’s communication. It’s, ‘What can we tell the corners’?’ Everybody’s kind of on a string, and I think that’s what really helps when you have the same group of guys, for sure,” Hufanga stated.\n\nHe also talked about being a leader and team captain last season. For him, it was a ‘true honor’ to be voted by his teammates as one in his first season with the franchise. In fact, he stated it was ‘shocking’ all things considered. Hufanga isn’t sure if he will be a captain this season, but will have no problem being a vocal leader on the defensive side of the ball.\n\n“I think I naturally, regardless of if I’m a captain or not, I think now that’s kind of what they expect out of me is what they’re going to get now. The standard has definitely changed for me in trying to go out there and be the best version of myself for my teammates,” he added.\n\nAdam Trautman dishes out thoughts on OC Davis Webb and QB Bo Nix\n\nThe last player to take the podium was tight end Adam Trautman who was one of the leaders of the Broncos’ tight end room last season. He had the top snap share player of the group and saw most of his time at inline tight end. Unfortunately, the unit was one of the least productive in the NFL and the Broncos need them to perform better this season.\n\nPerhaps a reason for optimism could be a switch at play caller. Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb will be handling those duties but will still get input from Payton from time to time. Trautman spoke highly of Webb and offered some tidbits and insight to the type of coach he is.\n\n“He brings a lot of energy. Obviously, he relates to the players as well. We’re excited to have him. He is a little ball of energy out there honestly, and it’s pretty fun. It’s cool to get into meetings and just watch him talk about concepts, scheme, everything as a whole,” remarked Trautman. \n\nHe also echoed the sentiment Hufanga did relative to the team’s continuity. The veteran tight end is a huge fan of the roster the front office has assembled. He praised the front office for locking up their key players before the hit the market and taking care of their own players. Trautman also noted that outside expectations [media and fans] on building super teams just isn’t realistic.\n\n“There’s a perception from the outside of like you go into free agency and it’s like ‘Oh, you get this person, this person, this person.’ A super team is like, that’s not realistic. So that’s not what happens. Also, they’ve done deals for all of our guys early. All of our elite players, they’ve done them early. We have a good base, good culture. There are several guys that have contributed to that. Why would you want to get rid of them?”\n\nLast but not least, Trautman had glowing praise for third-year quarterback Bo Nix. He spoke with high confidence that he is in store for a big season. With Nix poised to make the next step, Denver’s offense should reach new heights in 2026.\n\n“He’s just in full total control. 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He had just <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacory-croskey-merritt-1.html?utm_source=SRhome_clickto_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seven receptions for New Mexico in 2023</a>, his last full collegiate season after <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/jacory-croskey-merritt-five-things-to-know-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">odd eligibility issues</a> essentially nullified his 2024 campaign at Arizona. \n\nThe Commanders pushed him to improve as a receiver and a pass protector in 2026, and are testing him in those areas during training camp. \n\n“They want me to be able to do more,” Croskey-Merritt said in a press conference after Tuesday’s camp practice. “The more you can do, the better. They know I can do it. I just have to put more of it on film. There’s always something you can get better at. 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Dart ranked 24th on the list, just below names like Daniel Jones, Bryce Young, and Kyler Murray.\n\nThe Athletic constructed the list by polling 50 coaches and executives from around the NFL, keeping their responses anonymous.\n\n\nThe panel this year consisted of eight general managers, five assistant GMs, five former GMs and three other executives, plus nine head coaches, 10 defensive coordinators, five offensive coordinators, two offensive assistants, one defensive assistant and two coaches specializing in analytics/game management. That’s 21 execs and 29 coaches overall.\n\n\nThe voters are asked to divide the 35 quarterbacks into five tiers, ranging from the elite quarterbacks who carry their team on a week-to-week basis, to Tier 5 quarterbacks, who probably shouldn’t see the field.\n\nThere were five “newcomers” who hadn’t been included in a “Tiers” list before, Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Shedeur Sanders, and Malik Willis. Due to insufficient data — four of them were rookies and Willis hadn’t played enough — they were grouped in the third tier.\n\nAnd of those newcomers, Dart is the most highly-regarded by coaches and executives around the NFL. Dart was ranked an average 3.24 by the voters, ahead of Cam Ward (3.34) and Tyler Shough (3.42). And while Dart didn’t get as many “Tier 2” votes as Ward or Shough (two for Dart while the others got four each), he also got far fewer “Tier 4” votes than his fellow rookies.\n\nThe third tier is defined as: \n\n\nLegit starter but needs better running game or defense to win\n\n\n\nLower-volume dropback passing offense suits him best\n\n\nInterestingly, and perhaps predictably, defensive coordinators have a more favorable view of Dart than do offensive coaches or executives. 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He thrived in chaos and producied big plays when pressured, but was also one of the NFL’s least-efficient quarterbacks on a down-to-down basis when pressured.\n\nThat lack of efficiency and consistency has offensive coaches skeptical.\n\nConversely, offensive minds were much more favorable in their view of Shough, who was very consistent from down to down in Kellen Moore’s offense. Former quarterback and NFL scout Nate Tice said in <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165506/is-giants-qb-jaxson-dart-more-than-just-an-athletic-project\">his review of the rookie quarterbacks</a> that Shough is “very Tua coded” in his play. In other words, he’s dedicated to staying on time and on schedule, and consistently throws the ball away when pressured, rather than attempt to take a risk and create a big play as Dart does.\n\nExecutives, meanwhile, question whether Dart’s play style makes him a long-term risk. \n\n\n“I’m going to give Jaxson a nudge and give him a 3, arrow up,” a GM said. “But he is not going to change his style of play, so that is where I’m like, ‘I don’t know if this guy is going to last.’”\n\n\nQuarterback picks need to pay off long term, because quarterback consistency is what makes offensive play predictive of future success. If a quarterback can’t be available, then the team as a whole won’t be consistent, which has a way of costing executives their jobs. \n\nHowever, the responses do seem to be positive overall regarding Dart’s future. 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Again, any time you can add a guy like that to the roster, you’re jumping up for joy as a special teams coach.”\n\n\nSamuel hasn’t returned a punt in his career, but does have 41 kickoff returns, with 32 of those coming in the previous two seasons.\n\nDuring his final season with the 49ers, Deebo averaged 31.3 yards per return, including a 60-yarder. Last season with the Commanders, Samuel was still over 30 yards per return and had a 69-yarder. Both of those would have been among the top 5 had Samuel had enough attempts to qualify.\n\nIf the 49ers used Samuel to return in 2024, when the receiving room was thin, you’d think they’d give him the opportunity in 2026, with Mike Evans and De’Zhaun Stribling on the roster, no?\n\nPerhaps the team will see what Watkins, Pauling, and Bergen show in the preseason. 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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters in his press conference that receiver Xavier Legette appeared to have suffered a stinger on a rough landing after making a catch during the session. \"Made a really nice play, high pointed it … came down really hard,” Canales said. “Went in, evaluated him, cleared him of a concussion. 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There\'s no question about that. But at the end of the day, my job is to keep it about football, keep the focus on winning. That\'s why we\'re here. We have a good locker room. 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And some of the league’s best current teams — the Houston Texans, Philadelphia […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14874:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Kyle Monangai #25 of the Chicago Bears completes a catch and carries the ball during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIf you want to feel better about the fact that the Chicago Bears are the only NFL team without a 4,000-yard passer in its history, consider that 12 other teams hadn’t seen it happen for them until the new millennium turned around. And some of the league’s best current teams — the Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, and Seattle Seahawks — <a href=\"https://share.google/aimode/Q93tGzTeDSmJxkT2x\">didn’t see it for their franchises until the last few years</a>. \n\nThe larger point, of course, is that Caleb Williams, who threw for 3,942 yards in the 2025 regular season — and 4,560 if you include the postseason — is on the verge of getting the Bears off the schneid. Williams is also the man to finally break <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct/15/caleb-williams-chicago-bears-nfl-quarterback-football\">the Bears’ epic quarterback curse</a>, which started after Sid Luckman and World War II. \n\nHow far can the 2026 Bears go with a quarterback of Williams’ caliber? This will be Williams’ second season with Ben Johnson as his head coach and offensive mastermind, and everybody’s pretty psyched about that. \n\n“He’s had two offseasons and one training camp so far, and a full season to where he’s had a lot of the similar concepts repeat for him,” <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/under-ben-johnson-s-guidance-caleb-williams-looks-to-raise-game-to-next-level\">Johnson said of Williams a few days ago</a>. “Now, we’re at the point where he’s not thinking about the play call, he’s not thinking about the cadence, the motion and all the rigmarole before the snap.\n\n“Things are starting to slow down. So, what we need to see here in camp is that anticipation. Take it up a notch. I think with that, the coverage recognition gets taken up another notch. There are other ways we’re going to continue to challenge and push him, more of which are going to happen post-snap. Last year we talked about that pre-snap operation quite a bit. [We] feel a lot better about that this time of year than we did [last summer], so now we’re just moving onto the next stage.”\n\nWilliams agrees. \n\n“Plays get more detailed,” the quarterback said of his current work with Johnson. “He’s adding more on my plate of figuring out the coverage before, and having an idea of where I can go with the ball faster and sooner. I haven’t thrown a lot of picks in my career, because I can see the coverage and feel the coverage. It’s a little more detailed from play to play, and specifics within the play, towards the coverage that we are attacking. Then, adding more plays in there so that we can kill, alert and check to these different man checks, Cover-2 checks, single-high or whatever the case may be.\n\n“We are excited about that. I’m excited. The challenge that he’s giving me to be able to take the next step and progress is what I’m most excited about. It’s going to be hard. It’s going to be tough like it is every year. That’s what you embrace, that’s what you enjoy. Because when it shows up on game days and Sundays or whatever day we play on, it’s really rewarding.”\n\nLast season, the 11-6 Bears got as far as the Divisional Round of the playoffs for the first time since 2010, and there’s no reason to assume that they can’t do it again — or go even further in the tournament. If that’s the case, of course, it can’t just be about Johnson and Williams. Everyone on the roster must be at their best, including the lesser-known names.\n\nTo that end, I’ve identified three Hidden Gems for the Bears’ new season — one underrated veteran, one underrated free agent, and one underrated draft pick. \n\nUnderrated veteran: RB Kyle Monangai\n\nThere are times when you watch a draft prospect’s tape, and you then see how the NFL values him, and you tend to wonder what the hell the NFL is thinking. When I saw that the Bears were able to lift Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai with the 235th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 draft, I must admit that I thought a lot of pro personnel people had lost their damned minds.\n\nBecause what I saw from the 5′ 8¼, 211-pound Monangai made it pretty clear in my mind: Forget about the height. <a href=\"https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/kyle-monangai\">Forget about the 4.6-second 40-yard dash at the combine</a>. This guy is a football player, and I don’t care what anybody says in any other direction.\n\n\nRutgers RB Kyle Monangai is a one-cut-and-go Pocket Hercules with serious lateral juice, hatred in his heart for anybody trying to tackle him, and a SERIOUS stiff-arm. Probably a third-day guy who could turn himself into more. <a href=\"https://t.co/qG9Mpvuuue\">pic.twitter.com/qG9Mpvuuue</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/1915253560629182809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 24, 2025</a>\n\n\nMonangai proved the point in a rookie season that had him gain 846 yards and score five rushing touchdowns on 190 carries, adding 23 catches on 34 targets for 222 yards. His first start came in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals when D’Andre Swift was out with a groin injury. All Monangai did in that game was to blow up Cincy’s defense to the tune of 176 yards on 26 carries. \n\n“When you come into the building like he does, and have his approach every single day, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s in the meetings or in walkthroughs or practices, you know what you’re going to get,” <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/rookies-play-integral-role-in-bears-finishing-season-with-top-10-offense\">Johnson said of Monangai last November</a>. “He is a very consistent player. He ran hard; he lowered his pads. I thought that he played some inspiring football for anybody that was watching it, whether you were on the field or on the sidelines. No one was surprised.”\n\nSwift was more succinct, but equally complimentary. “He doesn’t carry himself like a rookie, and he [darn] sure doesn’t play like one.”\n\n\nKyle Monangai was ignored by the NFL until the seventh round of the 2025 draft. Monangai responded by taking it out on the rest of the league throughout his rookie season. <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ChicagoBears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cyFMStXX5h\">pic.twitter.com/cyFMStXX5h</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2083999721966948668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nMonangai’s high-contact playing style does come with some danger — he’s been dealing with a soft tissue injury in training camp — but when he’s healthy, he will undoubtedly be proving the doubters wrong yet again. \n\nUnderrated free agent: LB Devin Bush\n\nJust because you don’t succeed in the NFL right away doesn’t mean that you can’t do so over time. Some players have everything it takes to create legitimate careers, but the growth takes a while. Or, they’re in the wrong systems. Or, trends haven’t quite caught up to what they can do. Or, on and off-field issues get to them for a while.\n\nTake the example of linebacker Devin Bush. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected the 5’11, 234-pound Bush with the 10th overall pick in the 2019 draft out of Michigan, and it never quite worked out. Bush had his moments in Pittsburgh’s defense, but not nearly enough for such a high pick — especially a high pick that the team had to trade first- and second-round picks in 2019, and a third-round pick in 2020, just to take in the first place. The Steelers refused to exercise Bush’s fifth-year option, so he was out after the 2022 season.\n\nBush signed with the Seattle Seahawks for a nondescript 2023 season, and then, the turnaround started to happen when Bush signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Cleveland Browns in 2024 and had his best season to date under Jim Schwartz. That led to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Browns in 2025, whereupon Bush had his best season to date under Schwartz once again.\n\nLast year, Bush totaled 50 solo tackles, 24 stops, seven tackles for loss, a forced fumble, three interceptions, and five pass breakups. He had three more picks than he allowed, and with his two pick-sixes and 164 return yards, Bush was as dangerous an interceptor as you could get in the NFL. \n\n\nVery quietly, Devin Bush was a DUDE for the <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Browns</a> last season. Led the NFL in pick-sixes (two) and interception return yards (164). Now, the <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ChicagoBears</a> can benefit from his skill set. <a href=\"https://t.co/e74yHS3z04\">pic.twitter.com/e74yHS3z04</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2084111141870207025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n“I’m going into Year 8,” Bush said after the Bears signed him. “Came into this league at 20 years old, so you can kind of say I grew up in this league. I mean, there’s nothing I haven’t seen. Practiced against Big Ben [Roethlisberger] for three years. Played against Aaron Rodgers twice a year for two years. Played against Philip Rivers. I’ve seen a lot of things, been through a lot of different situations.” \n\nAnd that’s how it kicked in late for Bush, though it certainly has kicked in. Which is why Chicago gave him a three-year, $30 million contract with $21 million guaranteed. The Bears have been talking all offseason about how they want their defense to be faster in 2026, and Bush absolutely fits that initiative. \n\n“His ability to take the air out,” GM Ryan Poles said in March of Bush’s primary attribute. “I mean, when he triggers, he goes. I remember watching him at Michigan. The play style, he plays fast. That helps with range and coverage. \n\n“Again, if you think [of] DA’s [defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s] system, it’s a perfect fit.”\n\nUnderrated draft pick: CB Malik Muhammad\n\nAnother new Bear who seems to be a perfect fit in Allen’s system is Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad, who the team selected with the 124th overall pick in the fourth round of the draft. Allen has always preferred big, aggressive cornerbacks in his man/match schemes, and he already has two in Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson. The 6’0, 188-pound Muhammad brings more weight to the idea.\n\n“Yeah, for sure,” Bears national scout John Syty said post-draft when he was asked whether Muhammad is a natural fit for what Allen wants his cornerbacks to do. “The speed, and you factor in a little bit of length with that. From a coverage standpoint, obviously that translates to athleticism. So for him, the ability to play man, and stick at top of routes is one of his strengths. And then, continuing with instincts and zone coverage is also a strength of his player. He’s definitely a combo guy that can do a couple different things for us on defense.”\n\nLast season for the Texas Longhorns, Muhammad allowed 21 catches on 35 targets for 168 yards, 87 yards after the catch, one touchdown, two interceptions, two pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 57.8. The versatility is key with Muhammad — last season, he lined up as an outside cornerback on 48% of his snaps, as an overhang defender 41% of the time, in the slot on 9% of his snaps, and the rest of the time as either a box or single-high defender. \n\nRight now, Allen and his coaches may be looking to put Muhammad in as the primary slot defender, and see what happens from there. \n\n“There’s a lot of stuff that goes on at that position,” <a href=\"https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/07/30/bears-malik-muhammad-nickel-cornerback-battle-dennis-allen/91104470007/\">Allen recently said of the slot</a>. “You know, when you play outside at corner, I don’t want this to seem wrong, but things don’t happen quite as fast. Obviously, the speed of the receivers on the outside edge, you know, that’s coming at you fast. But in terms of when you play inside in the nickel, you’ve got things that are happening on the outside of you, you have things that are happening on the inside of you, you’ve got more responsibility in the run game.\n\n“So there’s just a lot more that goes along with playing that position. Look, the kid’s smart. We’ll give him a look at it and see where he’s at and let the competition throughout the course of training camp kind of play out. And I think, you know, evaluation is something that takes time.”\n\nMuhammad does have the skills to pay those bills — last season when lined up as a slot or overhang defender, he allowed 10 catches on 18 targets for 55 yards, no touchdowns, one interception, one pass breakup, and an opponent passer rating of 38.0. The NFL obviously has its own adjustment period as Allen intimated, but you can expect Muhammad to get a ton of preseason looks. \n\n\nTexas CB Malik Muhammad has the range and field vision to win in off coverage, and there\'s enough size and nasty demeanor for him to work with a heavy press-coverage team as well. 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Yesterday, we mentioned the importance of using multiple […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6994:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 14: Julius Wood #33 of the Dallas Cowboys defends during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at River Ridge Playing Fields on August 14, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nKeeping with the theme of 2026 Dallas Cowboys training camp having a different look and feel to it from the start, we are back to discuss <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211977/passing-game-dak-prescott-ryan-flournoy-george-pickens\">players that are starting to string together early consistency</a> – now including the team’s first padded practice that happened on Monday. \n\nYesterday, we mentioned the importance of using multiple reps and days of practice trending in the right direction for a player to truly feel good about their projection. With only unpadded practices through this point, the consistency tag was handed to two skill position players and QB Dak Prescott maestro-ing it all. \n\nChristian Parker’s defense seem to have taken that personally, as it took just one padded practice for them to start flipping the narrative strongly in their favor. You’ve likely already seen by now how the <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212093/cornerbacks-hot-start-first-padded-practice-training-camp\">Cowboys cornerbacks stole the show at Monday’s more physical practice</a>. Cobie Durant had an interception, Shavon Revel strung together more flash plays in coverage, and DaRon Bland got in on the action as well. \n\nThe cornerback versus wide receiver battles have taken up alot of the attention from Cowboys camp as a whole, and allowed other important things to go under the radar. One such thing that we are here to talk about now, which does tie into cornerback and secondary play at large, is the play the Cowboys are getting at safety. \n\nThe Cowboys depth chart at safety shows a side to Parker’s coaching excellence that hasn’t been discussed as much as his eye for player acquisition specific to the scheme, and how the front office has supported that, or the way he’s utilizing the current rookie class. \n\nThe arrow-pointing-up reports about safeties Malik Hooker, Markquese Bell, even Julius Wood and Alijah Clark, and, of course, even through the most recent practice, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212126/caleb-downs-success-camp-pads\">11th overall pick Caleb Downs</a>. Throw in the fact that P.J. Locke and Jalen Thompson are expected to see plenty of snaps once the regular season begins, and this is a very interesting, versatile safety group budding for the Cowboys.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-points-takeaways-from-first-padded-practice\">The update on Wood came from Nick Eatman of the team’s official website</a>, and Clark flashed in a similar way as well:\n\n\nBringin’ the Wood – On the first day of pads, you wouldn’t expect anything other than someone named “Julius Wood” to have a physical practice. Just an hour before, his head coach Brian Schottenheimer mentioned Wood as being active and making the safety position rather deep. And then in practice, he had several big pops, jarring the ball loose on a pass during the team drills and he also wasn’t afraid to come up in run support. Also, Caleb Downs had a few run stops as well. But Wood is a guy trying to get noticed – and he did that Monday. – (Nick Eatman)\n\n\n\nCowboys S Alijah Clark with a nice run stuff <a href=\"https://t.co/7GoFX1aTe9\">pic.twitter.com/7GoFX1aTe9</a>— Sebastian Sanchez (@Sanchez_Reports) <a href=\"https://x.com/Sanchez_Reports/status/2084376816517878024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nDowns was also mentioned for his run support, meaning the Cowboys are starting to have a stacked list of safeties comfortable coming down to defend in the box. Paired with how well the cornerbacks are playing in coverage, and linebackers are being used in disguise as well, and the Cowboys defense is on a whole new level of scheming in an attempt to confuse offenses this season. Safeties are the ultimate chess piece of a defense that can unlock so much of this, and the Cowboys are learning that pretty quickly in Oxnard.\n\nOne key way to forecast how good a team may or may not be in the NFL for any given season is to look at where they can make the most difference in their play versus the opponent, and how much those things often weigh on the outcome of games. For example, the Cowboys have likely the best duo of wide receivers in the league, with Ryan Flournoy rising as a third option. If this trio continues doing what they’re capable of, and the Cowboys cornerbacks keep their momentum from the start of padded practices going, Dallas will have the potential to build a significant differential in big pass plays generated on offense versus allowed on defense.\n\nDak Prescott has of an offense that returns all of its starters from 2025, as well as the play-calling head coach and offensive coordinator. With Prescott in full command, and the defense not pulling any punches when it comes to throwing the kitchen sink at opponents and embracing all of their depth, this could create the most important difference. We already know Prescott hasn’t needed much help when it comes to outplaying the other quarterbacks in the NFC East, but if the Cowboys defense is ready to regularly stress all of the opposing QBs on their schedule and make Dak the far-and-away better passer in more matchups, the sky will be the limit for this team.\n\n\nCaleb Downs with a great fill in the run game here <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/dk4t96F8nv\">pic.twitter.com/dk4t96F8nv</a>— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) <a href=\"https://x.com/tommy_yarrish/status/2084362012528886040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nEven if Downs settles into a true nickel role for the majority of his snaps, and the amount of moving around he does settles down at some point in his rookie campaign, the Cowboys are showing they have enough other exciting depth at safety to still be versatile on the back end and give offenses fits. In the competitive nature of this camp so far, look for the Cowboys offense to come out with man-coverage beaters that get after the cornerback group that won the day Monday, but put a spotlight on Dallas’ safeties to disrupt this even more and continue making a name for themselves as a unit.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785859200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13376;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Caleb Downs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:825;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a695bab68fd9964236df801ce44a97ad\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Should Dillon Gabriel be thrown into the QB competition? Browns Reacts Survey\";s:4:\"link\";s:141:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/129542/should-dillon-gabriel-be-thrown-into-the-qb-competition-browns-reacts-survey\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. Last year, the training camp competition at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns was supposed to feature Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, but an injury to Pickett […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3081:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 10: Dillon Gabriel #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country.\n\nLast year, the training camp competition at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns was supposed to feature Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, but an injury to Pickett basically made Flacco the starter by default. The real competition was who would be the No. 2 quarterback, which Dillon Gabriel locked up with an impressive training camp and preseason. He was also named the starter early in the season when Cleveland traded Flacco, as Shedeur Sanders was deemed not ready at that point for NFL action.\n\nFastforward a year later, and under head coach Todd Monken, it’s been a two-man quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Sanders, while Gabriel hasn’t been given consideration. However, after a week of training camp, several members of the media have shown dismay with the performances of Watson and Sanders, while believing that Gabriel has looked the most consistent. Here’s an example of one of those commentaries from Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 the Fan:\n\n\nNone of these QBs has separated or distinguished themselves through 6 practices. They all have had really good moments and then the ones that just make you want to forget they’re on the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a>. Dillon Gabriel has run the smoothest operation and now we’re asking the head coach…— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) <a href=\"https://x.com/RuiterWrongFAN/status/2084803510533521654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile I like Gabriel, I have memories of him also looking good in camp last year, but not having enough of a downfield throwing ability as a regular season starter, to be taken seriously. Sure, it’s possible that he’s improved that, but I’m not factoring him into the quarterback conversation much right now. What about you, Browns fans? Would you stick with the two-man race, or do you think Gabriel should be given an equal shot in the quarterback competition, based on early camp performances?\n\nAbby also has a discussion <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/129539/browns-qbs-what-could-lead-dillon-gabriel-back-to-challenge-sanders-watson\">taking it a step further</a>, asking if Gabriel should outright start over Watson and Sanders?\n\n\nSign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys:\n\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785859200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cleveland Browns Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:19;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Flacco\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12486;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dillon Gabriel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8160;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kenny Pickett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:826;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"94409d3961beb5319e6d6530361bea1f\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Zay Flowers, Ravens agree to four-year extension\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/zay-flowers-ravens-agree-to-four-year-extension\";s:11:\"description\";s:77:\"Flowers\' deal is reportedly worth $140 million, with $108 million guaranteed.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2408:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_flowersconvo_260805\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"499733\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_flowersconvo_260805\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_flowersconvo_260805\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Baltimore Ravens\",\"title\": \"Why did Ravens give Flowers a $140M extension?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/why-did-baltimore-ravens-give-zay-flowers-a-140-million-extension\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-05T12:09:59Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Ravens have locked up one of their young offensive players.Baltimore and receiver Zay Flowers have agreed to a four-year contract extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.The deal is worth a reported $140 million, with $108 million guaranteed.Flowers’ deal puts him just behind Drake London in terms of average new money per year at $35 million. Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s contract leads the market at $42.15 million per year.The No. 22 overall pick of the 2023 draft, Flowers was already under contract through 2027 after Baltimore exercised his fifth-year option in the spring.Flowers became the first wide receiver in Ravens franchise history to be selected to the Pro Bowl in 2024. He was again selected to the Pro Bowl in 2025, having caught 86 passes for 1,211 yards with five touchdowns in 17 games.Overall, Flowers has caught 237 passes for 3,128 yards with 14 TDs in 50 games over his three seasons. 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While this 97-second clip is generally focused […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3564:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Mike McDonald of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with fans during the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl LX victory celebration and parade at Lumen Field on February 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe premiere of the Seattle Seahawks edition of ‘Hard Knocks’ is Tuesday night, and to entice viewers to watch the Super Bowl champs gear up for their next championship run, there’s a teaser involving head coach Mike Macdonald and star defensive back Nick Emmanwori that is absolutely fascinating.\n\nWhile this 97-second clip is generally focused on Emmanwori and <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/170838/injury-update-seahawks-nick-emmanwori-ankle-surgery-pup-nfl-news\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"170838\">his ankle surgery recovery</a>, there’s a revealing in the back-end of the video about outside noise. It provides even greater perspective on Macdonald’s personality.\n\n“It’s like someone talking s—t about you on Twitter,” Macdonald said. “It’s gonna go away in 15 seconds. Everything will pass. See that note card right there? It says, ‘This new hot shot coordinator is terrible.’ Rex Ryan.\n\n“And I deserved it. We were dogsh-t on defense. And he was talking mad sh-t. Back then I used to care so much about image, and now he thinks that we’re the best thing ever. I was like, ‘I remember.’”\n\n“I keep receipts, too,” Emmanwori said. “I like to prove people wrong.”\n\n“Even still, there’s always this thing of like, people’s versions of me and what they think of me is not me. So it’s like, I’m okay with that,” Macdonald said.\n\n\nMike Macdonald always keeps perspective around any outside noise 💯 Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Seahawks</a> premieres tonight at 9pm ET on <a href=\"https://x.com/hbomax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HBOMax</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/bGszbwD0Xa\">pic.twitter.com/bGszbwD0Xa</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2084649618151772644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nBy the way, that Rex Ryan take? That came in 2022 after the Ravens blew a seemingly insurmountable 35-14 lead in the fourth quarter to the Miami Dolphins, who prevailed 42-38 in Baltimore. This was Macdonald’s second game as an NFL defensive coordinator and before the Ravens traded for Roquan Smith, who helped transform that defense into the best in the business in 2023.\n\n\nRex Ryan on Mike Macdonald in September 2022 after his second career game as an NFL defensive coordinator: \"This new hot shot coordinator is terrible.\" Mike Mac kept his receipts. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Ravens</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XWrKIj4m4k\">https://t.co/XWrKIj4m4k</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/SCxP3lXGWX\">pic.twitter.com/SCxP3lXGWX</a>— Bobby Trosset (@bobbytrosset) <a href=\"https://x.com/bobbytrosset/status/1704872380777001212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2023</a>\n\n\nYou can catch the first of five ‘Hard Knocks’ episodes on Tuesday night at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785858900;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12597;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Nick Emmanwori\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:828;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9355c5ba7f46df4f75921d6322e2182c\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Mike Vrabel on A.J. 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Brown’s dislocated thumb</a>.Asked about Brown\'s injury, Vrabel made clear that football players and coaches don\'t consider dislocating a digit to be a particularly big problem.\"I think he\'s going to be OK,\" Vrabel said with a smile. \"I told him the linemen do that every other snap, and it\'s not a national story when a lineman pops his finger back in place. But we had a little bit of fun with that.\"Still, while Vrabel doesn\'t think there\'s anything special about a football player playing through an injured thumb, he said he has been enjoying watching Brown compete on the practice field with cornerback Christian Gonzalez.\"I appreciate what A.J. and Gonzo have done, just come in and compete and try to improve,\" Vrabel said. \"It\'s been a good battle, and that\'s pro football. 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The majority didn’t […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4405:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen the Buffalo Bills signed James Cook to a four-year, $46 million extension before the 2025 season, there was no shortage of criticism. \n\n“Never pay running backs.”\n\nThat familiar sentiment echoed throughout Bills Mafia, with many questioning whether Buffalo should commit $11.5 million AAV per year to a position long considered disposable. The majority didn’t care that the contract came in way under what most “experts” had predicted.\n\nFast forward one year, and that narrative looks increasingly outdated.\n\nThe Atlanta Falcons just reset the running back market by signing Bijan Robinson to a three-year extension worth up to $75 million. While incentives can push the deal to $25 million AAV annually, the base value sits at $66.75 million, an average of $22.25 million per season, now ranking him first amongst NFL running backs now over Saquon Barkley’s $20.6 million AAV per year.\n\nThe market has moved…and it has moved quickly.\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/Bijan5Robinson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Bijan5Robinson</a> is now the highest-paid RB in the league: 1. Bijan Robinson: $22.25M per year 2. Saquon Barkley: $20.6M per year 3. Christian McCaffrey: $19M per year 4. De’Von Achane: $16M per year 5. Derrick Henry: $15M per year <a href=\"https://t.co/dgBmFwBR3f\">pic.twitter.com/dgBmFwBR3f</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2084612121506050400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nJames Cook and Kyren Williams signed extensions one year earlier that averaged less than $12 million annually. At the time, Cook’s deal placed him comfortably among the league’s highest-paid backs. Today, he ranks just 12th in average annual value, and that number is expected to fall again once Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs signs what will almost certainly be another market-setting extension. \n\nThe fascinating part is that Cook’s production stacks up with almost anyone in football.\n\nHe has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. In 2025, he led the NFL with 1,621 rushing yards while finishing just shy of 2,000 yards from scrimmage. He’s also scored double-digit touchdowns in back-to-back seasons, including leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns during the 2024 campaign. That’s elite production.\n\nCould anyone honestly name 12 or 13 running backs they would rather have than Cook today?\n\nProbably not.\n\nThat’s what makes the criticism of his extension feel misplaced. The Bills didn’t overpay Cook. 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Our options were 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 or later or never. The winning […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2267:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - MAY 28: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders practices during an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 28, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAfter ESPN ran it’s top 10 player positional rankings, we asked our community members in a FEED post how long they think it will take Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza to be considered a top 10 quarterback in the NFL.\n\nOur options were 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 or later or never. \n\nThe winning category was 2028.\n\nThat’s a fair timeline, in my opinion. It may be a little premature, though, especially if Mendoza doesn’t play at all or much as a rookie which is reportedly the team’s plan.\n\nThe NFL is fairly strong at quarterback. 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Who drafted those players? It was former G.M. Terry Fontenot. Although the Kirk Cousins-Michael Penix Jr. misadventure from 2024 likely doomed everyone whose fingerprints were on those bang-bang decisions that blew up for the Falcons, Fontenot clearly did his job capably when it comes to selecting players whom the Falcons have since compensated as \"keepers.\"The other side of the coin is the question of whether the Falcons may be overcommitting cash and cap space to Pitts, London, and Bergeron. Each contract represents a prediction that they\'ll earn the money. If they do, great. If they don\'t, the Falcons could end up in a cap crunch with not much to show for it.Through it all, the Falcons are close. They finished in a three-way tie for first place in the NFC South last year. 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Still, that doesn’t mean there isn’t value. We’ll highlight the players available at each pick and provide options to pivot to.\nSuperflex 1.05 - <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994281/Makai_Lemon\">Makai Lemon</a>, WR PHI\nThere’s a slight drop-off from the presumptive pick 1.04 in <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994658/Jordyn_Tyson\">Jordyn Tyson</a> to Lemon. Still, I view him as rounding out the tier below <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994629/Jeremiyah_Love\">Jeremiyah Love</a>, alongside Tyson and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994285/Carnell_Tate\">Carnell Tate</a>, even though it’s unlikely he’ll be selected ahead of the latter. 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When Alontae Taylor signed with the Titans during the offseason, McKinstry changed his jersey number from 4 to 1. But he’s not just trying to wear No. 1—he’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3098:\"\n\n\n \n METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JULY 30: Kool-Aid McKinstry #1 of the New Orleans Saints signs autographs during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on July 30, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt seems one player on the defensive side of the ball has really been turning heads, and it’s a much-needed step in his development: cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.\n\nWhen Alontae Taylor signed with the Titans during the offseason, McKinstry changed his jersey number from 4 to 1. But he’s not just trying to wear No. 1—he’s trying to prove he’s the No. 1 cornerback on this roster.\n\nThe players and coaches have certainly taken notice. Even when McKinstry isn’t on the field, the offense notices his absence, as they’re able to move the ball a little more effectively through the air.\n\nJustin Reid even went out of his way over the weekend to highlight how much work McKinstry has put in during the offseason and how much he has improved.\n\n\n\"Kool-Aid McKinstry is a baller,\" – <a href=\"https://x.com/JustinqReid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JustinqReid</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/DoZyspNUe9\">pic.twitter.com/DoZyspNUe9</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints/status/2082497423407014033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://neworleans.football/article/brandon-staley-on-kool-aid-mckinstry-s-continued-rise-and-other-defensive-notables\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://neworleans.football/article/brandon-staley-on-kool-aid-mckinstry-s-continued-rise-and-other-defensive-notables\">Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football also shared comments from Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley.</a> Staley talked about how McKinstry has transformed his body and dedicated himself to improving his conditioning. 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That’s especially concerning given that Chicago largely kept their defensive core the same—aside from adding quality starters like Bryant and linebacker Devin Bush and rookies like first-round pick Dillion Thieneman—rather than making a high-upside splash move this offseason.\n\nAnd Ryan Poles likely doesn’t have a major move up his sleeve to change the calculus, with adding veteran secondary depth probably his only consideration right now.\n\nIn the end, all of that points toward the same thing: all the pressure is on Dennis Allen to make this defensive roster work.\n\n\nBears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on leading a group dealing with injuries: “I want to see 11 fricken dudes on the field competing their ass off.” <a href=\"https://t.co/vrwlzOrmup\">pic.twitter.com/vrwlzOrmup</a>— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) <a href=\"https://x.com/CEmma670/status/2084623584903692610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nDespite ranking poorly in most advanced metrics and missing true blue-chip talent last season, the Bears’ defense broke even, more or less, by generating a league-leading 33 takeaways (including 23 interceptions) in 2025. 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But they seem ready to roll the dice.\n\nAllen’s defenses, aside from a few peak years in New Orleans from 2022-2024, have rarely been among the league’s best <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/AlleDe0.htm\">in terms of points per game and yards allowed</a>. Some units, like last year’s, were basically turnstiles. But the trick is that they’re usually good enough to survive even without top talent, adhering to the old “bend, don’t break” philosophy and using mind games and simulated pressure as much as possible to disrupt an offense’s thought process. They don’t usually dominate; they keep the bleeding to a minimum and try to get key stops/takeaways in big moments.\n\nThat’s a tough way to live, but last year was proof it can be done. And with Ben Johnson seemingly trying to score 40 points a game with his stacked offensive unit, Allen and the Bears defense just have to allow no more than 39 on their end. 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But, as seen in the playoffs against the Packers and Rams, Allen’s squad proved it could step up when the chips are down.\n\nWithout the assurance of Bryant, Gordon, and several other players being available or as effective as they could be, that’s what Allen and this defense must do: enough.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785853800;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"Chicago Bears coaching staff\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8293;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Coby Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:847;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c0bef0398fe4e99763c33b446594ec98\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"Cowboys defense dominates the day in first padded practice\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212174/defense-padded-practice-caleb-downs-jaishawn-barham\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"The Dallas Cowboys have one of the top offenses in the NFL. 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One thing was clear during practice, and it was that the defensive unit came out on a mission, because they were making plays left and right during team drills.\n\nLet’s start with first-round safety Caleb Downs. What else is there to say? He’s quickly showing why he was such a sought-after draft pick back in April. Downs looked like he was shoot out of a cannon as he did a great job with run fits and making plays against the pass. Look for Downs to keep being lined up in the box, in the deep middle of the field, and close the edge. He’s going to be the chess piece of this defense under Christian Parker, and he’s only going to get better.\n\n\nCaleb Downs … WHOA. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/trainingcamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#trainingcamp</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XWBdfdJ43F\">pic.twitter.com/XWBdfdJ43F</a>— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href=\"https://x.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/2084361866541957446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDaRon Bland and Caleb Downs with tight coverage here for the PBU. <a href=\"https://t.co/QvcfgaRiQ1\">pic.twitter.com/QvcfgaRiQ1</a>— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeJHoyt/status/2084363908283093239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nDeMarvion Overshown had to be salivating to get the pads on after another injury-plagued year in 2025. Much like Downs, Overshown was flying around and roaming on the second level on Monday, and he even had the biggest hit of the day on running back Hunter Luepke on a toss play. He even showed his prowess against the pass some, which isn’t surprising as a former safety. The skill set is undeniable when it comes to Overshown, and as long he remains healthy, this will be more of the same.\n\n\nDeMarvion Overshown 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/drO3CamM7v\">pic.twitter.com/drO3CamM7v</a>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmachota/status/2084364842543268278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nRookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham had already been turning heads with his play in shorts and helmets during the first several practices. That continued on Monday as he and Overshown held down first-team reps at the linebacker spot. He looked very fluid and comfortable as he filled gaps against the run, and even beat All-Pro Tyler Smith on a rep that would have been a sack in a real game. He is undoubtedly making a huge statement early in camp that he will be on the field quite a bit in 2026. In fact, it could be more than people think.\n\n\nJaishawn Barham vs Tyler Smith <a href=\"https://t.co/1VPRHBtrwX\">https://t.co/1VPRHBtrwX</a>— Mauricio Rodríguez (@MauNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/MauNFL/status/2084362755851550873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nNot to be forgotten, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212093/cornerbacks-hot-start-first-padded-practice-training-camp\">the Cowboys’ cornerbacks were the stars of the day</a>. Shavon Revel had some very nice battles against Lamb, and even did a great job jamming him at the line of scrimmage once. Cobie Durant keeps making plays, and he snagged an interception on Prescott in the end zone. 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After missing 13 games a year ago, this is not the foot you want to start out on in camp and history is not usually kind when there’s a lengthy string of setbacks one after the other.\n\nThankfully the Cardinals are now all-in on Jeremiyah Love (and they still have Tyler Allgeier and James Connor), but Benson looked the part of a future standout two years ago when he was drafted out of Florida State. His ability to get back, and stay healthy, could lead to a wildly productive backfield for Arizona with four real studs to rotate through. 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Smith was clocked at 135 miles per hour in an area with a 70 mph speed limit and head coach Nick Sirianni said at the time that the team <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nick-sirianni-on-nolan-smiths-recent-arrest-we-address-everything\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">would address</a> it with Smith. Smith confirmed that he spoke with General Manager Howie Roseman and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie while apologizing for his actions. “I apologized <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-training-camp-nolan-smith-discusses-arrest-20260803.html?utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_twitter_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to the organization</a>, and I’ll make that apology now,” Smith said, via Jeff Neiburg of the Philadelphia Inquirer “I represent the Eagles no matter where I go, Georgia, Florida, it doesn’t matter. 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Regardless of how you feel about Rodgers, he certainly isn’t going to go quietly and appears to be loose heading into the 2026 NFL regular season. One thing is for sure: it won’t be boring. Drew Allar has […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4288:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 03, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) calls an audible during a practice session at Training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe final season of Aaron Rodgers will be a fun one for fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Regardless of how you feel about Rodgers, he certainly isn’t going to go quietly and appears to be loose heading into the 2026 NFL regular season. One thing is for sure: it won’t be boring.\n\nDrew Allar has gained some attention for nice throws at training camp. Everything is going well for Pittsburgh to start training camp. For now, though, here is the Tuesday Three Rivers Report.\n\nPittsburgh Steelers coverage from Behind The Steel Curtain\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172927/steelers-training-camp-young-cornerback-shines-drew-allar-aaron-rodgers-jaquan-brisker\">Drew Allar turning heads at training camp</a>: The rookie quarterback is off to a nice start.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172943/steelers-release-statement-following-aaron-rodgers-anthony-fauci-comments\">Steelers release statement following Rodgers’ Anthony Fauci comments</a>: The team had to see something like this coming when the quarterback joined Pat McAfee. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172940/rookie-edge-rusher-tries-out-for-steelers-terrell-tilmon-cj-ah-you-texas-tech-roster-news-defense-training-camp\">Rookie EDGE rusher tries out for Steelers</a>: It’s always better to be proactive rather than reactive. \n\n\nSteelers discussion: chat in The Feed\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/post/W4J7Wlx4eau3\">Steelers Winners and Losers from Week 1 of Training Camp</a>\n\nBe sure to watch Jarrett Bailey’s Winners and Losers from the first week of training camp and join <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/feed\">The Feed</a>. A special shoutout to ProfMaffie for his post on The Athletic’s ranking of Aaron Rodgers in their quarterback tier list.\n\nPittsburgh Steelers news and notes\n\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/jalen-ramsey-injury-update-nfl-news-training-camp/\">Steelers safety gets concerning injury news</a>: Steelers insider warns about Jalen Ramsey and his injury news.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-jenkins-x3167\">Steelers sign veteran safety</a>: The Steelers added Rayshon Jenkins to the secondary after a release at the safety position\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pennlive.com/steelers/2026/08/pittsburgh-steelers-wide-receiver-carted-off-with-knee-injury.html\">Steelers receiver carted off</a>: Not what you want to hear. Thoughts with Cole Burgess. \n\n\nNotes from around the NFL\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/137800/buffalo-bills-s-sam-franklin-jr-starts-for-injured-c-j-gardner-johnson-on-monday\">Bills S Sam Franklin will see starter reps</a>: Matt Byham of Buffalo Rumblings is surprised Franklin is the first one up for CJ Gardner-Johnson. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123665/the-most-impactful-injuries-from-nfl-training-camp-so-far\">Tracking impactful training camp injuries</a>: The injury bug is everywhere in the NFL right now. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123731/nfl-reacts-balancing-play-time-in-the-preseason\">The balance between playtime and rest in training camp</a>: How to balance preparing for the season while being cautious. \n\n\nJoin the conversation at Behind the Steel Curtain!\n\n<a href=\"https://sbnation.com/auth/sso?returnTo=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.behindthesteelcurtain.com%2F&_gl=1*14en7wu*_gcl_au*MTk3NTUwMzk0LjE3ODU5NDA5MTc.*_ga*MTM2ODc1NDI3LjE3ODU5NDA5MTc.*_ga_2M5GYNY1YS*czE3ODU5NDA5MTckbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU5NDA5MTckajYwJGwwJGgw\">Sign up for an account</a> and get:\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785852000;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";i:1;s:33:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:855;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"503922acf19283e1ccb91c72c10b84ed\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Which Broncos wide receiver will earn the third spot in the rotation?\";s:4:\"link\";s:135:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/180148/which-broncos-wide-receiver-will-earn-the-third-spot-in-the-rotation\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"As training camp rolls along, the position group battle at wide receiver continues to heat up. The Denver Broncos will showcase Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle as their dynamic duo for the 2026 season. However, who will fight their way to the third option in the Broncos’ aerial attack is yet to be determined. Denver […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5009:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Marvin Mims Jr. #19 after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs training camp rolls along, the position group battle at wide receiver continues to heat up. The Denver Broncos will showcase Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle as their dynamic duo for the 2026 season. However, who will fight their way to the third option in the Broncos’ aerial attack is yet to be determined.\n\nDenver had quarterback Bo Nix throw more than any other quarterback in 2025. The acquisition of Waddle will undoubtedly amplify their aerial production. Alas, there are only so many targets to go around and this receiver group is a strong five deep. \n\nBehind Sutton and Waddle, Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant all have unique talents and skillsets. From early <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/180146/2026-denver-broncos-training-camp-5-things-we-have-learned\">camp reports</a>, Mims and Bryant appear to be making the most plays of the trio. Though there is still a lot of time left before the regular season to decipher who will rise to the top.\n\nMarvin Mims Jr.\n\nA second-round selection in 2023, Mims has made a lot of big plays in the Mile High City. Touting two All-Pro and Pro-Bowl nods for his return skills, fans know his impact on special teams. Yet many have always wondered when—if ever—will Mims take flight as a receiver.\n\nAfter <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MimsMa00.htm\">an impressive</a> 2024 season, I was convinced Mims would be featured more in ’25. I couldn’t have been more wrong. In fact, he ranked behind Sutton, Franklin, and Bryant in snap count. Mims had a high catch rate, but not nearly as many explosive plays down the field compared to his second-year efforts.\n\nMims has been a highlight reel during camp thus far. His penchant for hauling in deep passes has been on display. For several years now, Head Coach Sean Payton has often been asked about Mims’ involvement in the offense. And virtually every time he acknowledges they need to get him the ball more. Will this finally be the year that happens?\n\nTroy Franklin\n\nIn his second season, Franklin was big part of Denver’s passing plans. In ‘25, he <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FranTr00.htm\">was targeted</a> 104 times and came down with 65 receptions for 709 yards and 6 touchdowns. All those marks ranked second on the Broncos behind only Sutton who led every category. Nearly half of those catches resulted in first downs.\n\nHis odds of being that involved this season? Personally, I think zero. That’s just being brutally honest. The former Oregon Duck lined up at wideout 670 times last year. One can’t help but acknowledge Waddle’s presence on the team will cut his snaps drastically. \n\nIn 11 personnel packages, the team may prefer Bryant in many scenarios, especially due to his run blocking ability. When it comes to ball tracking down the field, I feel Mims’ ability in that respect is quite a bit better. Is there any particular area Franklin stands out at more than the others?\n\nPat Bryant\n\nPicked in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Bryant earned a lot of reps as a rookie. Appearing in fifteen games with seven starts, the former Illini standout carved himself a nice role in Denver’s rotation. He logged 475 offensive snaps—the third most at the position.\n\nOverall, Bryant <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BryaPa00.htm\">reeled in</a> 31 passes on 49 targets for 378 yards and 1 touchdown. An impressive 22 of those receptions resulted in a first down. Unfortunately, he suffered two concussions and a hamstring injury that limited his participation and impact down the final stretch of games. \n\nNevertheless, Bryant’s toughness, attitude, and inside-out flexibility have all been praised by Payton since being drafted. Yesterday, he noted <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/e/180315\">crafting a role</a> for the second-year wideout will be easy. Just how large of a roll may that be, perhaps top three in the wide receiver pecking order?\n\nWhat do you think, Broncos Country? I’m not so sure there is a clear consensus on this one. 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He’s coming off his best season, having caught 47 passes for 1,003 yards with six touchdowns in 15 games in 2025.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785851782;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8142;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Alec Pierce\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:859;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"70aaf35bcd6fb5337ac544b3ebe9d109\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"L.A. Rams News: Andrew Whitworth thinks Aaron Donald returning\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/145015/la-rams-news-whitworth-nfl-donald\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"The possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to join the Los Angeles Rams is perhaps the biggest storyline around the NFL. Andrew Whitworth added fuel to the fire as he seems to expect Donald will be rejoining the Rams at some point. Whether it’s Sean McVay, Whitworth, Donald himself, no one is saying […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4326:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Los Angeles Rams\' Andrew Whitworth (77), Matthew Stafford (9), Aaron Donald, and am Akers (23) celebrate after beating the Cincinnati Bengals at Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 in in Inglewood, CA. (K.C. Alfred/ The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images) \n\nThe possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to join the Los Angeles Rams is perhaps the biggest storyline around the NFL. Andrew Whitworth added fuel to the fire as he seems to expect Donald will be rejoining the Rams at some point. \n\nWhether it’s Sean McVay, Whitworth, Donald himself, no one is saying it’s not going to happen. At this point, people are mostly and moreso saying that Donald is more likely to come back than not. That can change, and Donald may not come back, but it’s being set up that he’s expected to return. For now. \n\nIf that is truly announced, that will be major news. Until then, it’s speculation, and it’s still news as is.\n\nThank you for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great Tuesday! NFL season is getting closer. \n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/03/rams-aaron-donald-andrew-whitworth-return-update/91154750007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/03/rams-aaron-donald-andrew-whitworth-return-update/91154750007/\">Andrew Whitworth thinks Aaron Donald is ‘really close to being back’</a> (ramswire)\n\n“A lot of people think about the games and stuff, but it’s really putting your body through the impacts and the down in and down out of running into other big, strong humans all the time,” he said. “Your tissue doesn’t just walk around ready for that. You’ve got to prepare, and so I think some of this was him, ‘Hey, is the passion still there? Do I still have that ability to be sore as crap and every day wanting to go chase it. And I think for him, that kind of meant for the last month, month and a half, really training like a football player and doing some of the drills, some of the things he used to do day in and day out and seeing where he’s at physically. And that’s some of the stuff we talked about. I asked him where he’s at. Is he still training? Does he still think he wants to do it? I think there’s still a definite curiosity to do it. I think he’s super fired up about trying to see if it’s there, but I think it takes time to find out, is the drive still there?”\n\n<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/rams-davis-allen-injury-update-silences-questions-before-start\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ramblinfan.com/rams-davis-allen-injury-update-silences-questions-before-start\">Rams’ Davis Allen injury update silences questions before they start</a> (fansided)\n\n“Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen will miss time during training camp with a quad injury, said head coach Sean McVay on Monday, without providing any concrete estimate for a return.\n\nForgive Rams fans, including this one, for immediately wondering what this could mean for Allen’s potential roster status as Terrance Ferguson and rookie Max Klare continue to impress in practice in a tight-end room that already features Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144978/la-rams-news-corum-ferguson-nfl?commentID=e4106e7f-516b-4bf4-afba-75150399d458\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144978/la-rams-news-corum-ferguson-nfl?commentID=e4106e7f-516b-4bf4-afba-75150399d458\">Random Ramsdom Fandom:</a>\n\n“My delusional idea is that Ferguson will be the de facto WR3 in the offense. 5-8 targets per game and plenty of end zone shots. He would be the 2nd TE I’ll pick up and have a couple of months to see if I’m right. The idea comes from the Rams running even more heavy sets this year and if he and Stafford had hit on those throws where he was wide open, he’d be everyone’s breakout player this year.” -delusionalramfanslosteve\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785851550;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:860;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5971e23e0340010b2df4860e2e76d2de\";s:5:\"title\";s:85:\"With Bijan Robinson at $22.25 million in new-money APY, where will Jahmyr Gibbs land?\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-bijan-robinson-at-22-25-million-in-new-money-apy-where-will-jahmyr-gibbs-land\";s:11:\"description\";s:69:\"Gibbs could still try to blow up the market, even if Robinson didn\'t.\";s:7:\"content\";s:4812:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_gibbscontract_260805\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"671738\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_gibbscontract_260805\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_gibbscontract_260805\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons\",\"title\": \"What does Robinson’s new deal mean for Gibbs?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/what-does-bijan-robinsons-new-deal-mean-for-jahmyr-gibbs\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-05T12:05:48Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n With Falcons running back Bijan Robinson getting a new contract that pushes the new-money APY at the position from $20.6 million to $22.25 million, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has acquired an important data point for his own talks.Will Gibbs try to match Robinson\'s number? Will Gibbs try to beat it? Will Gibbs try to blow it away?It\'s no coincidence that the initial reporting on the Robinson deal spoke not in terms of the new-money APY of $22.25 million but the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2084608902616825869?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maximum value of $25 million per year</a>. Given the overall skillsets and impacts of Robinson and Gibbs, both should have been trying to get to at least $25 million per year in new-money APY.Robinson will get there only if he hits the targets for the various incentives and/or escalators. Gibbs still has a chance to get there with his base APY.And when it comes to the new-money APY — a sort-of fugazi way to value contracts but the accepted norm used throughout the league (except when it leads to ridiculous results) — the old money becomes a factor. Remember, there are no true extensions. Robinson\'s new three-year deal wonn\'t get stapled onto the end of his two remaining years. He\'ll have a brand-new five-year deal, which folds the existing cash from 2026 and 2027 into 2028, 2029, and 2030.Robinson was due to make $3.744 million in 2026 and $11.323 million in 2027. That\'s a total of $15.067 million in \"old money.\" Gibbs is due to make $3.183 million in 2026 (he was drafted four spots lower than Robinson) and $14.293 million in 2027 (he earned a higher fifth-year option based on his performances in 2023, 2024, and 2025). That\'s a total of $17.476 million in \"old money.\"Robinson\'s lower old-money total makes it easier to get a higher new-money average on his five-year deal. If Gibbs merely matches Robinson\'s new-money APY, Gibbs will need to make $2.409 million more than Robinson over the next five years.In other words, if Gibbs signs the exact same five-year deal that Robinson will sign, Robinson will have the higher new-money APY, which means he\'ll be regarded as making more than Gibbs. At a minimum, Gibbs will want (and should try to get) at least $2.409 million more over the next five years than Robinson will receive.That nuance won\'t matter if Gibbs and his agents hold the rope for a real $25 million per year APY. That would require a five-year, $92.476 million contract for Gibbs.Putting it in those terms, is a five-year deal that pays out an average of $18.49 million per year from signing a good deal for the Lions? Hell yes. Flipping it back to Robinson, the combination of the old money and the new money results in a five-year, $81.817 million base deal. At $16.36 million per year over the next five years for arguably the best player in all of football, that\'s a great deal for the Falcons.It underscores the fact that the best running backs in the NFL aren\'t getting their fair share. Robinson opted to accept a new-money APY bump of $1.65 million over the prior record. That doesn\'t mean Gibbs will do the same thing.If he takes that position, he\'ll be more than justified in doing so. Because if Gibbs were available to any team right now, they\'d be lining up around the block to give him a five-year, $92.476 million contract.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785851125;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:861;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0365a0cd2d34a6277378d378422e3e71\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Eagles News: Moro Ojomo was asked about his contract outlook\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178542/eagles-news-moro-ojomo-was-asked-about-his-contract-outlook\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … ‘I can’t be thinking about that:’ Moro Ojomo opens up on his contract and future – NBCSPMoro Ojomo couldn’t be happier for his fellow defensive linemen, Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, for getting huge new contracts. Even though deep down we all know what it […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14068:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 30: Moro Ojomo #97 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during training camp at Jefferson Health Training Complex on July 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/moro-ojomo-jordan-davis-jalen-carter/745222/\">‘I can’t be thinking about that:’ Moro Ojomo opens up on his contract and future – NBCSP</a> Moro Ojomo couldn’t be happier for his fellow defensive linemen, Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, for getting huge new contracts. Even though deep down we all know what it means. It means Ojomo most likely won’t be here next year. Because nobody – even Howie Roseman – can pay big money to three interior linemen. And the way he’s been going, Ojomo is on track for pretty hefty payday. Ojomo said after practice Monday he can’t afford to think about his future. Because if he does, that means he’s not focused on what’s really important. “I think that when you get into those thoughts that it can be a rabbit hole,” he said. “So I’d rather kind of steer clean from them. At the end of the day, we’ve got a football season to play. I’ve got an agent and he’s hired for a reason, so he needs to do his job and (I’ll) do my job and we’ll see what happens.” As a 7th-round pick, Ojomo got a four-year rookie contract worth just $923,362 per year, which ranks outside the 250 highest-paid interior linemen in the NFL.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178499/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-jalen-hurts-strikes-back\">Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Jalen Hurts strikes back – BGN</a> JALEN HURTS UPDATE: Monday was a bounce back performance from Hurts and the offense after they were bested by Vic Fangio’s defense in the previous two practices. Encouraging to see.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/mailbag-what-simple-improvements-can-eagles-offense-make/\">Mailbag: What simple improvements can the Eagles’ offense make? – PhillyVoice</a> Question from @irisheagles (from Bluesky): Based on your limited viewing thus far, most likely UDFA to make the team. (Not named Rocco Underwood) My guy so far is S Maximus Pulley. Pulley had 85 tackles and 5 INTs (including two pick-sixes) for Wofford in 2025. He posted some All-22 of his highlights on YouTube. That’s a fun watch. Pulley reads quarterbacks’ eyes and makes big plays on the football against the pass, and he loves triggering downhill hunting tackles for loss in the run game. Fun player. In camp so far, he’s been around the football a lot when he has gotten reps, and he’s looked fearless playing the run. (Also, I don’t love what I have seen from Underwood so far. He has had some high snaps on punts, and as we pointed out in our Day 4 notes, the spin on his field goal snaps is imprecise.)\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/08/camp-notes-offense/\">Camp Notes – Good Day for Offense – Iggles Blitz</a> We have talked about how deep this group is. They are going to make final cuts tough on Howie Roseman and the coaching staff. There are three locks. DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks. Hollywood Brown is a notch below that. He’s likely to make the roster, but does have to earn it. I’m guessing Cooper is in the lead for the number five spot now. There is a case for Wilson and Moore. Wilson has unique size at 6-6, 228 and is a good blocker. He’s willing to do the dirty work. Moore has good experience and has been a workhorse receiver in the past. Cooper seems to be playing the best for now and that has him in the lead. Lemon missed the team portion of practice today. Jeff McLane reported that it was due to an injury, but isn’t anything too serious.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7489922/2026/08/03/eagles-training-camp-jalen-hurts-uar-bernard-devonta-smith/\">Eagles training camp diary: Jalen Hurts shines while rain moves practice indoors – The Athletic</a> 10:52 a.m.: This is the play of the day and the best pass I’ve seen Hurts make all summer. He throws a dart to Moore deep down the middle of the field, placing the ball in a perfect spot over defenders for Moore to make the catch with nobody in front of him for a touchdown. The throw was probably 30-plus yards, and it hit Moore in stride. Hurts knew he threw a dime. He celebrated the pass in a way that’s atypical for the quarterback in a practice session. If he makes that pass in a game, talk radio spends the entire week on it, as opposed to his lack of touchdowns early in camp, which had been a topic over the weekend. A quick aside on that: The reason you haven’t read about the lack of touchdowns in camp so far in this space is that the context is required. They’ve only had one red-zone period before Monday’s session, and they’ve mostly been working on early-down installs from the middle of the field or his own territory. Unless Hurts throws deep balls, it’s not going to be a touchdown. Conversely, if they’re working in the red zone, you’ll see more touchdowns. Speaking of which…\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-training-camp-nolan-smith-discusses-arrest-20260803.html\">Nolan Smith Jr. calls arrest for speeding ‘unacceptable’: ‘I represent the Eagles no matter where I go’ – Inquirer</a> Speaking publicly for the first time since his May 15 arrest in Twiggs County, Ga., for speeding and reckless driving, Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. called his actions “unacceptable.” Smith was caught traveling 135 mph in a 70 mph zone, an incident that came four years after Smith was arrested in Barrow County, Ga., for speeding in a construction zone while driving on a suspended license. “I apologized to the organization, and I’ll make that apology now,” Smith said Monday after Eagles practice. “I represent the Eagles no matter where I go, Georgia, Florida, it doesn’t matter. That’s one of the ones that I own up and I apologize for. It’s just like that. We make mistakes and it can’t happen again and that’s unacceptable. I did apologize to Howie [Roseman], I did apologize to Mr. Lurie, and I can’t let my teammates down like that. They hold me to a different accountability on and off the field.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-saquon-barkley-provides-a-surprise-for-a-military-family-training-camp\">Saquon Barkley provides a surprise for a military family – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> On Wednesday, Steven told Shemar and Jensen that they were attending Saturday’s Eagles Training Camp practice. Shemar watches all of the team’s social media posts and instantly dreamed of being along the players’ entrance to the practice field when Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson yells a hearty “Good morning!” to the fans in attendance. “Her love and admiration for the Eagles is just something to die for,” Steven said.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/132403/aj-brown-injury-dislocated-thumb-practice-training-camp\">A.J. Brown injury update: Patriots WR suffers dislocated thumb at practice – Pats Pulpit</a> A.J. Brown was actively involved during the New England Patriots’ eighth training camp practice on Monday. The veteran wide receiver did so despite suffering a dislocated left thumb early during the session. He spoke about the injury during an appearance on NFL Network directly after the two-hour practice inside the Patriots’ indoor facility. “It was tough. I tried to get back into that flow state zone really quickly, because you’re going through a little pain,” he explained. “Obviously, the game is what it is and you’re going to get bumps and bruises. You got to keep going. I know it’s practice, but I’m not coming out of practice. You keep going.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/212126/caleb-downs-success-camp-pads\">Caleb Downs announced himself on Monday – Blogging The Boys</a> The Dallas Cowboys held their first practice of training camp with pads on Monday and rookie defensive back Caleb Downs took notice. Let’s be clear here. The Cowboys have barely had a handful of practices in general, and just a single one wearing the actual gear that is to be worn when you play the sport of football. We are talking in excitement, but we also recognize that there is a long way to go in the grand scheme. But did you know that Caleb Downs is the greatest football player to ever live???\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-free-agency/405543/washington-commanders-free-agency-fabian-moreau-returns\">Washington Commanders Free Agency: Fabian Moreau returns – Hogs Haven</a> The Washington Commanders have reportedly added another veteran cornerback to the roster. Rasul Douglas signed last week, and Washington’s former 3rd-round pick, Fabian Moreau, was the latest addition to the secondary. The Commanders are missing another Day 2 pick at training camp with Trey Amos still recovering from a broken fibula from his rookie season. Amos was reportedly dealing with some soft tissue issues that landed him on the active/PUP list. The Commanders announced the corresponding roster move, CB Ahkello Witherspoon has been placed on the Reserve/Retired List.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166674/training-camp-practice-no-5-winners-losers-takeaways-schedule\">NY Giants training camp, practice No. 5: Arvell Reese dominates – Big Blue View</a> Arvell Reese — Somebody forgot to give the rookie linebacker the memo that there was no live tackling in practice. Reese dumped Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy at the line of scrimmage. He had a sack of Jaxson Dart, where he fortunately remembered not to hit the red jersey. Impressively, that sack came on a blitz with Andrew Thomas the nearest offensive lineman. Reese also had a couple of nice plays in coverage. Harbaugh said he was “very encouraged” by the play of the team’s No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. “I think he looked good today from what I could see.,” Harbaugh said. “I can’t wait to see the tape, but he’s playing really well. He’s been playing well the whole camp since he got here. “You see the talent, obviously. I think he’s very sharp for a first-year guy. He gets things right pretty much all the time, makes very few mistakes. He’s a very serious-minded guy, and he’s very determined.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119966/chicago-bears-injury-report-coby-bryant-to-miss-8-10-weeks\">Report: Coby Bryant to miss 8-10 weeks – Windy City Gridiron</a> ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the knee injury that Chicago Bears [starting] safety Coby Bryant sustained today at practice would keep him sidelined for about eight to ten weeks with no surgery required. Schefter reports that Bryant hyperextended his knee, has a bone bruise, and a small fracture. All things considered, things could have been much worse, so I’m chalking this one up as good news for the Bears’ defense. [BLG Note: The Eagles play the Bears in Week 3. Bryant might miss that game.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123665/the-most-impactful-injuries-from-nfl-training-camp-so-far\">The most impactful injuries from NFL training camp so far – SB Nation</a> It hasn’t been long since training camps opened around the NFL, but we’re already seeing some profound injuries that will shake up the 2026 season. Seemingly every day we’re seeing some team in the league get hit with bad news, to the point where it’s easy to lose track of everything that’s happened. We’re tracking the biggest injuries in training camp that will force teams to pivot their plans for the season. These are either stars, starters, or key contributors that teams can’t afford to be without and keep their strategy intact for the upcoming season.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785850748;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10888;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordan Davis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:862;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"75523e7751423663843d3c79141b5ede\";s:5:\"title\";s:104:\"Falcons sign Bijan Robinson to historic three-year extension, making him NFL\'s highest-paid running back\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/falcons-sign-bijan-robinson-historic-three-year-extension/\";s:11:\"description\";s:60:\"Robinson led the NFL with 2,298 yards from scrimmage in 2025\";s:7:\"content\";s:60:\"Robinson led the NFL with 2,298 yards from scrimmage in 2025\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785849860;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8154;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brian Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:863;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bc72ed796dd97156a5fab38ed18c9376\";s:5:\"title\";s:109:\"Bengals 2026 NFL futures odds: Bettors loving Joe Burrow for MVP, but what about new-look Cincinnati defense?\";s:4:\"link\";s:146:\"https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/bengals-2026-nfl-futures-odds-bettors-loving-joe-burrow-for-mvp-but-what-about-new-look-cincinnati-defense/\";s:11:\"description\";s:69:\"The Bengals have the offense to win a Super Bowl, but the defense ...\";s:7:\"content\";s:69:\"The Bengals have the offense to win a Super Bowl, but the defense ...\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785849092;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:864;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"94d537ea4e6fbcb862fbf59b6327af51\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Vikings Training Camp Day 5: Defense Wins, Murray Leads QB Battle\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-podcasts/97906/vikings-training-camp-day-5-defense-wins-murray-leads-qb-battle\";s:11:\"description\";s:360:\"The Minnesota Vikings held their first padded training camp practice at TCO Performance Center, and The Real Forno Show‘s Tyler Forness was there live to break it all down. 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Here’s everything Vikings fans need to know from Day 5 of camp.\n\nQB Battle Update: Processing Speed Is the Defining Factor\n\nThe quarterback competition is the story of this camp, and Tyler Forness laid out the clearest picture yet of where things stand. J.J. McCarthy showed improvement over his rough Saturday outing — completing his first three passes and flashing some nice throws — but the same persistent issue remains.\n\n“The consistency of the processing is, I think, gonna be the biggest differentiating factor between the two. Murray has it, and McCarthy is still too slow.” — Tyler Forness\n\nForness was pointed about what McCarthy must fix to win the job: “He has to fix that because you watch the talent, he can throw a football. He can do a lot of things. 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Austin (FCS), shadowed Justin Jefferson stride-for-stride in coverage — Forness called him a potential steal\n\n\n\nBlake Cashman is out with an undisclosed injury; Kevin O’Connell is expected to speak with media soon\n\n\n\nJadeveon Clowney signed with the Houston Texans, thinning an already slim edge rusher free agent market for Minnesota\n\n\n\nDefensive scheme: Forness flagged a developing 3-3-5 defensive look under Brian Flores, utilizing the linebacker trio of Golda, Cashman, and Wilson as key blitzers\n\n\nA Rookie Corner Turning Heads\n\nOne of the most compelling stories from camp is fifth-round cornerback Charles Demmings. After holding up against Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson in one-on-one drills, Demmings continued his strong camp by running step-for-step with Jauan Jennings on a seam route and blanketing Jefferson on a corner route. Forness was effusive: “I think Chuck Demmings is a good player. It would not shock me if he gets playing time early… You’re playing against Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson and you’re holding up in coverage? You’re gonna be able to hold up against anybody.”\n\nListen:\n<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vikings-training-camp-day-5-pads-came-on/id1679589019?i=1000779880809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\nOr on your favorite podcast aggregator.\n\nWatch:\n\nIf you’re a die-hard Vikings fan who wants unfiltered, on-the-ground analysis straight from TCO Performance Center, The Real Forno Show with Tyler Forness and Producer Dave Stefano is must-listen content this training camp. Tyler is live at practice, watching every rep with a critical and experienced eye — not just box scores. New episodes drop regularly on Vikings 1st & SKOL and the Bleav Network.\n\nFan with Us!!!\n\nTyler Forness <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheRealForno\">@TheRealForno</a> of Vikings 1st & SKOL <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Vikings1stSKOL\">@Vikings1stSKOL</a> and A to Z Sports <a href=\"https://x.com/AtoZSportsNFL\">@AtoZSportsNFL</a>, with Dave Stefano <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Luft_Krigare\">@Luft_Krigare</a> producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RealFornoShow\">@RealFornoShow</a> found at the <a href=\"https://x.com/BleavNetwork\">@BleavNetwork</a>.\n\nWhat do you think?\n\nCan J.J. 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It’s a deal that will make Robinson the highest-paid running back in football, with an annual average of $25 million, a total potential value of $75 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3242:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 29: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts against the Los Angeles Rams at the end of the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Atlanta Falcons kicked off August 4th with a bang, announcing they’ve agreed to a new three-year contract with star running back Bijan Robinson. See, nothing to worry about.\n\nIt’s a <a href=\"https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/bijan-robinson-contract-extension\">deal that will make Robinson the highest-paid running back in football</a>, with an annual average of $25 million, a total potential value of $75 million, and $51 million in guaranteed money. We’ll need to see the structure to better understand how the Falcons have sought to make it team-friendly and whether the bulk of that money comes up front or later in the deal, but the 24-year-old Robinson will now be locked up until his late 20s regardless. \n\nAs Aaron Freeman wrote over the weekend, this was <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-analysis/94728/why-the-falcons-paying-bijan-robinson-is-well-worth-the-risk\">a deal the Falcons had to get done</a>. After wandering the desert for a bit, the running back position has been more appropriately valued again in recent years, and Bijan is simply one of the best two or three runners on the planet. He led the league in scrimmage yards a year ago, is an incredibly effective receiver and a useful blocker, and has an otherworldly ability as a runner to see open spaces and change direction in a way that makes some of the most athletic and talented defenders in the world look like you or I playing backyard football after a few beers and burgers. \n\nThere are never guarantees with runners, but this deal won’t even take Bijan to his age 30 season and he’s been obsessive about taking care of his health, so he’s as good a bet as any back in the league to live up to the contract. If he produces at or exceeds the level he played at last year over the life of the contract, there won’t be a single soul complaining.\n\nFor his career, Bijan has 805 carries for 3,910 rushing yards (4.9 yards per carry) and 25 rushing touchdowns to go with 198 receptions for 1,738 yards and nine receiving touchdowns. 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Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to reporters before the start of today’s practice. Javon Kinlaw and Bill Croskey-Merritt are scheduled for Q&As after practice, along with players getting interviewed on the field. Quinn said this three-day block (Monday-Wednesday) is about powering up, stacking […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15097:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nTuesday marks Day 5 of Washington Commanders training camp in Ashburn, VA. Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to reporters before the start of today’s practice. Javon Kinlaw and Bill Croskey-Merritt are scheduled for Q&As after practice, along with players getting interviewed on the field.\n\nQuinn said this three-day block (Monday-Wednesday) is about powering up, stacking and fixing any issues with what’s been installed. They’ll be running longer drives in practice, putting more stress on the secondary and getting a better look at the wide receivers in space.\n\nQuinn was asked about several of the free agents Washington signed this year including Fabian Moreau, who was signed today to replace a <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-free-agency/405543/washington-commanders-free-agency-fabian-moreau-returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">retiring Ahkello Witherspoon</a>. The head coach said Washington liked the former third-round pick’s versatility. Moreau is also familiar with defensive coordinator Daronte Jones from their time together on the Vikings the last two seasons. Quinn also praised LB Leo Chenal’s winning standards and is very high on the Commanders big offseason signing, EDGE Odafe Oweh.\n\nThe competition at left guard is on, and Quinn said that Chris Paul has dropped 20 pounds since last season. He said the new offense will run more zone and playaction, and Brandon Coleman has “always been quick off the spot”. He also talked about Jayden Daniels’ red-zone touch, and said, “That’s not luck.” Rookie receiver Antonio Williams is further along as a rookie than Luke McCaffrey was, but Quinn noted McCaffrey had recently switched positions from quarterback. He described Jaylin Lane as more of a returner who added to the receiving room later.\n\nHere’s more of what we heard from Quinn and Commanders players on Tuesday morning:\n\nPlans for practice:\n\n\nDan Quinn says this three day block (yesterday, today, and tomorrow) is all about ‘powering up.’ Building on what they’ve done, cleaning things up – red zone specifically – and stacking. <a href=\"https://t.co/GUkdAtIWeH\">pic.twitter.com/GUkdAtIWeH</a>— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2084610617512427894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> HC Dan Quinn said the team will start practicing longer drives today. They\'ve largely focused on red zone work so far, but will begin to let the offense work on more 5-to-6 play possessions.— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) <a href=\"https://x.com/tashanreed/status/2084611283362455876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHC Dan Quinn said they’ll be working on longer drives today! Big change after being mostly in the red zone up until now. This is what I wanted to see today. More stress on the secondary, big-play options for the offense, and a better look at the WRs in space. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a>— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoshTaylorFB/status/2084613028008370633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nSigning Fabian Moreau:\n\n\nDan Quinn talks about bringing CB Fabian Moreau back to Washington <a href=\"https://t.co/tGxLaS3Z8Y\">pic.twitter.com/tGxLaS3Z8Y</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2084617010332286987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn said they liked Moreau’s versatility and experience. Spent parts of two seasons with Minnesota.— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2084612052933296270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nJayden Daniels’ touch in the red zone:\n\n\nGreat description from Dan Quinn about Jayden Daniels’ touch in the red zone: “That’s not luck.” <a href=\"https://t.co/APTKSddGmn\">pic.twitter.com/APTKSddGmn</a>— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2084613554771042549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn says that what’s really impressed him about Jayden Daniels so far is the accuracy and placement on his passes. Points to this TD throw to Terry McLaurin early in practice yesterday as a prime example. <a href=\"https://t.co/jJSpQBibr4\">https://t.co/jJSpQBibr4</a>— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2084613582138769444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn was great on JD5 today, calling accuracy his \"super power\" and why \"that\'s not luck.\" Full quote: \"It\'s the location of the throw. It\'s one of his super powers, is the accuracy. During zone, the defender\'s to this side — do I put it a way to maximize run after…— Scott Bair (@ScottBairNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottBairNFL/status/2084624648705048740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nSlim Chris Paul:\n\n\nDan Quinn talks about Chris Paul dropping 20 lbs and competing at LG with Brandon Coleman who was \"always quick off the spot\". New offense will run a lot of zone and play-action. <a href=\"https://t.co/Zi2LOP13oo\">pic.twitter.com/Zi2LOP13oo</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2084625066927538247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChris Paul dropped 20 pounds since last season, Dan Quinn said. Listed at 324 pounds last season. Lighter works in this new zone blocking schemes. Paul already is plenty strong.— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2084614532647784815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nLeo Chenal:\n\n\nDan Quinn talks about new LB Leo Chenal, and the winning standards he brings to the team. <a href=\"https://t.co/7MyRr08dQr\">pic.twitter.com/7MyRr08dQr</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2084620052322496636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nOdafe Oweh:\n\n\nDan Quinn explains why the Commanders made Odafe Oweh a priority free agent signing, and what he brings to the new pass rushing group. <a href=\"https://t.co/eH159GGmd9\">pic.twitter.com/eH159GGmd9</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2084620364152258999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMore from Dan Quinn on Odafe Oweh and his freedom in Daronte Jones\' defense. Can be play on either side or off-ball to find matchups. <a href=\"https://t.co/M9xZrcBCcV\">pic.twitter.com/M9xZrcBCcV</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2084636054183715119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nLess veteran rest days:\n\n\nDan Quinn hasn’t given anybody a veteran day off yet. Last year by this point several guys had been off a couple times (Wagner, Ertz, Miller, Tunsil, etc). Quinn said that was based on those guys and their age mostly. “There won’t be as much of that.”— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) <a href=\"https://x.com/GrantPaulsen/status/2084615282161582226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nAntonio Williams as a rookie compared to Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane:\n\n\nDan Quinn was asked to compare rookie WR Antonio Williams\' progress to where Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane were at this point. <a href=\"https://t.co/dbc79zzUDY\">pic.twitter.com/dbc79zzUDY</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2084622800854085829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nRookie C Matt Gulbin:\n\n\nDan Quinn said rookie C Matt Gulbin is off to a good start. 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The Chiefs eyed younger talent by selecting Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods in the first round of April’s draft before adding Oklahoma pass rusher R Mason Thomas in the second.\n\nSpeaking Monday after the team’s training camp practice at Missouri Western State University in St. Joe, Karlaftis discussed his new role as a mentor to younger players.\n\n“There’s a whole lot of [new] guys,” Karlaftis remarked. “It’s funny after these practices, they will all go straight to the iPad. That’s what I used to do, so it’s funny looking back at that. But [they] go to the iPad and watch the tape. They will come up to me—come up to Chris like, ‘Okay, what do you think about this rep and what do you think I could do better?’ Those guys, they’re hungry. Hungry for knowledge, hungry to get better.”\n\nOne Chiefs coaching move that largely went unnoticed was the return of Terry Bradden as the team’s assistant defensive line coach. 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While that may be true, hearing that Jones is getting up to speed so quickly is incredibly encouraging and bodes well going into this season. The alternative was dark. Faults and all, Jones is the best quarterback on this team, and any hopes and dreams begin and end with him. Watching the rust fade away, his leg appearing to be fully healed, and having a full training camp to connect with his teammates is huge. \n\nEight months is all it took for Daniel Jones to rejoin the Colts. Other quarterbacks have suffered similar injuries, but Jones relies on his mobility. Having that part of his game return so quickly is highly fortunate and puts the season back on the right track. A healthy Jones doesn’t solve everything, but an unhealthy Jones dissolves everything. The Colts need him to be healthy. 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Cons: Struggled to find footing in first two years with Alabama While the consistency of Haynes’ performance this year for Michigan is impressive, not only is it ultimately a 6 or 6.5 Game sample, but back-up RB Jordan Marshall also stepped in and had 133/1, 185/3, & 142/2 in the first 3 Games Haynes missed due to injury, failing to reach 100/1 only against Ohio State – a game where he struggled to play through injury and was actually very efficient with 61 Yards on only 7 Carries. Haynes’ film and prospect status dating back to HS can certainly define who he will be at the NFL level, but when it comes to proof, Haynes proof is not only limited in the size of the sample, but it is difficult to really know how much the production at Michigan last year says about Haynes. Haynes caught only 13 Passes for 50 Yards in 2025. 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With a depth chart to fill and lots of uncertainty with <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/16597/Mike_Evans\">Mike Evans</a> (new team), <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993998/DeZhaun_Stribling\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a> (rookie) and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9991880/George_Kittle\">George Kittle</a> (injury), it wouldn’t surprise me to see Samuel be active early and often, meaning he will smash his dynasty ADP.\nAs a reminder, there are multiple ways to pose your burning questions! You can send me a tweet on Twitter/X (<a href=\"https://x.com/EDH_27\">@EDH_27</a>), and you can also reach out using our <a href=\"https://discord.com/login?redirect_to=%2Fchannels%2F1004568073619111957%2F1027706683620868176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discord</a> channel, or the old-fashioned way (<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/contactus/dlf-mailbag/\">via our online webform</a>).\nLet’s get to it!\nFrom Discord…\nUnleash the Hounds of Warren\nWhich side do you prefer for a rebuilding team in a 10-team PPR league – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993174/Kyren_Williams\">Kyren Williams</a>, George Kittle and a 2028 second-round pick, or <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994023/Jaylen_Warren\">Jaylen Warren</a>, a 2027 second-round pick, and 2028 first and third-round picks?\n\nHard to disagree with anything here. In fact, I think the only thing that makes this deal tempting for the rebuilding squad is the presence of the 2028 first-round pick. But even that comes with warts. Let’s throw out a scenario…\nIn this piece of fiction (or hopefully non-fiction for their owners), Kittle is able to return swimmingly from injury, and after a slow-ish start he stays healthy for all of 2026 and leads the team in receiving. Continuing, despite his 32 years of age, he follows the path of prior elite tight ends such as <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9108/Tony_Gonzalez\">Tony Gonzalez</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/7884/Antonio_Gates\">Antonio Gates</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/15048/Travis_Kelce\">Travis Kelce</a> and continues putting up numbers in 2027, finishing the season as a PPR TE1.\nContinuing, Williams continues to command the “1a” share of the Rams backfield load over <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993289/Blake_Corum\">Blake Corum</a>. As the team’s preferred goal-line option and receiving back, he continues to put up low-end PPR RB1 for the next two years. Further, because Corum was there to keep him fresh, he remains wheels up for 2028.\nAnd why are we performing this thought exercise?\nBecause there exists a very real possibility that Kittle and Williams put up 800+ PPR points before the 2028 pick can even be actualized. They may not seem like great “rebuilding” options, but the fact is gaining value is well within the range of outcomes for each – that means that trading them in the off-season today may actually be counterintuitive for a team that should be focused on maximizing their dynasty value. Doing this specific deal does very little other than likely make your 2027 pick a little worse.\nFurther, while I like Warren, the fact is he’s essentially a Temu version of Williams. Last season he finished as the PPR RB18, which places him as a low-end PPR RB2 in a 10-team league. While I believe he’s a good player, the fact is he’s not been viewed as a true bell-cow ball carrier, splitting time with <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992220/Najee_Harris\">Najee Harris</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993227/Kenneth_Gainwell\">Kenneth Gainwell</a>, and soon enough <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992246/Rico_Dowdle\">Rico Dowdle</a>. I think he’s a sensible add, even though he’s on the older end at 27 years of age, but I just don’t think he does enough to make up for the two-year lapse in fantasy viability for the 2028 picks.\nIf you’re keen on selling Kittle, I’d wait until he starts seeing live game action. As an older player, his value will always be highest in season when he’s scoring points. But for now I’d be happy to hold onto Williams, and play the waiting game on the future Hall of Fame tight end.\nAll in for Allen\nWhich side do you prefer for a borderline contending team in a 10-team, superflex, TE-premium PPR league – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992181/Josh_Allen\">Josh Allen</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992296/AJ_Brown\">AJ Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994261/Tucker_Kraft\">Tucker Kraft</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993345/Jalen_McMillan\">Jalen McMillan</a> and a 2028 third-round pick, or <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992187/Lamar_Jackson\">Lamar Jackson</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993246/Drake_London\">Drake London</a> and a 2027 first-round pick?\n\nThis is a truly tough one. Let’s go comparative asset by comparative asset, here.\nWith an ADP of 1.00 and an overall #1 rank, I actually view the clearance between Allen and Jackson as quite a bit more than what the DLF Trade Analyzer dictates.\n\nThis is, quite frankly, utterly insane. Allen is a cheat code with an enormous ceiling and consistency to boot. Previously we could’ve said this about Jackson, but the fact is since his rookie season he’s had four seasons as the QB10 or worse. While his ceiling is every bit of Allen’s, his floor is a lot lower, and most recently in 2025 he didn’t put anything terribly good on film while dealing with injury. All told this results in an obvious advantage for Allen, and one I don’t believe is properly represented in their respective valuations.\nHowever, the Trade Analyzer nailed it with Brown versus London. Maybe the former crushes it in reuniting with his former coach in Mike Vrabel, and an ascending quarterback in <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993723/Drake_Maye\">Drake Maye</a>. But if you subscribe to the “you are what your numbers say you are” theory, then Brown is a low-end PPR WR1 at best until proven otherwise.\nMeanwhile, London averaged 2.1 PPR PPG more than Brown in 2025, despite dealing with significantly spottier play under center. This may continue to be the case in 2026, but even if so the Falcon was already the weekly PPR WR8 last year and as such we know he can transcend his environment. London’s decisive victory over Brown now skews the balance back over to his side, which brings us to the concluding matchup – Kraft versus the 2027 first-round pick.\nI know what the numbers say. And to be clear, I’m a numbers guy. But I think in about six months, we’re going to be looking back at scenarios like these and chuckling, particularly if we traded for or held onto the Packers tight end.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/receiving_advanced.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of Pro Football Reference</a>.\nThis is what dominance as a pass catcher looks like. Of the top 20 players in yards after the catch per reception (YAC/R), there are 18 running backs and one receiver (<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993619/Rashee_Rice\">Rashee Rice</a>, #20). And then there’s Kraft, who tied the insanely elusive <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993288/Bijan_Robinson\">Bijan Robinson</a> for #2 overall in this metric. To be clear, this wasn’t a one-off.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KrafTu00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of Pro Football Reference</a>.\nKraft has averaged at least 7.5 YAC/R in each of his three seasons in the league, and for his career stands at 9.1 YAC/R. With 113 catches, this is a feature, not a blip. Continuing, this is aided by his ability to break tackles at an elite rate, with one every 5.9 receptions. In 2025 he would’ve been the fourth-best player overall in this metric, with only <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993727/Sam_LaPorta\">Sam LaPorta</a> (8.0 Rec/Br) even in the same stratosphere. Again, looking at his career numbers, this is simply what he consistently brings to the table.\n\nUnlike many other players who drop off upon injury, Kraft has actually maintained his value since succumbing to a torn ACL. Likely this is broadly due to the recognition of his talents, but it also warrants mentioning that Green Bay’s pass-catching hierarchy has thinned out substantially in the off-season, which may also help explain his retention of value. Still, I think this could be a red herring.\nKraft jumped 31 spots from the September to October ADP, broadly on the back of his excellent play. But as he tore his ACL on November 2, 2025, it stands to reason his injury would’ve been accounted for in the November ADP, hence his stagnation. To me, this has effectively hidden what could have been an even bigger climb had he stayed healthy.\nIfs and buts, ifs and buts, I know. But Kraft is healthy now, and there’s no reason to think he won’t minimally pick up where he left off, and maximally take even more advantage of a narrowed target tree. Particularly in a TE premium format, I truly believe he has a ceiling as the dynasty TE3 behind <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993939/Brock_Bowers\">Brock Bowers</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993555/Trey_McBride\">Trey McBride</a>.\nFirst round picks, especially given the heightened importance of the quarterback and tight end positions in this type of league setting, are not trifling. But similar to the question above, Kraft will have a one-year head start over anyone who is picked with that selection. And of course, the usual caveats apply – we don’t know who will actually be available in 2027, and past that we have no idea if we will make the correct picks.\nI just happen to think a healthy Kraft smashes the upside of most anyone who will be available next year. Coupled with Allen being by far the best player in the deal, I’ll have to defy the DLF Trade Analyzer. 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Following practice, several Steelers joined the program, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers touched on several matters, including his relationship with his teammates and Year Two in Pittsburgh. However, it was the non-football […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3294:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in a practice session at training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers held their first padded practice on Monday, which also featured a live broadcast of The Pat McAfee Show in Latrobe. \n\nFollowing practice, several Steelers joined the program, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers touched on several matters, including his relationship with his teammates and Year Two in Pittsburgh. However, it was the non-football issues that Rodgers commented on that made headlines.\n\nWhen asked about his mindset coming into his last season, Rodgers took a jab at Dr. Anthony Fauci.\n\n“I’m gonna plead the fifth,” <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2084338121101983920?s=20\">Rodgers said</a>. “Like that absolute coward Tony Fauci. Absolute coward. Are you kidding me… what are you scared of, Tony? I thought you were the science.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wtae.com/article/aaron-rodgers-fauci-comments-steelers-training-camp/73336735\">In a statement issued to WTAE in Pittsburgh</a>, Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said that players are entitled to their opinions.\n\n“Discussions around culture and politics can bring differing perspectives, and our players are entitled to their own personal views,” Lauten said . “With respect to that, I am certain there are a variety of opinions on many topics within our locker room.”\n\nThe Steelers will be back on the practice field Tuesday.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172931/steelers-qb-aaron-rodger-rips-dianna-russini-after-mike-vrabel-scandal-new-england-patriots\">Steelers QB Aaron Rodger rips Dianna Russini after Mike Vrabel scandal</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172927/steelers-training-camp-young-cornerback-shines-drew-allar-aaron-rodgers-jaquan-brisker\">Steelers training camp: Young cornerback shines, Drew Allar makes another big throw</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172917/jaquan-brisker-gives-high-praise-to-new-dc-patrick-graham-pittsburgh-steelers\">Jaquan Brisker gives high praise to new DC Patrick Graham</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172913/steelers-release-veteran-safety-darnell-savage-rayshawn-jenkins-training-camp-roster-news-depth-chart\">Steelers release veteran safety</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172902/the-steelers-couldnt-have-asked-for-a-better-start-to-training-camp-drew-allar-will-howard-aaron-rodgers\">The Steelers couldn’t have asked for a better start to training camp</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785844800;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:882;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dedc01c5ac0beed65029242d9d7bab91\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"NY Giants RB Tyrone Tracy not worried about being overshadowed by Cam Skattebo\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166733/tyrone-tracy-not-worried-about-being-overshadowed-by-cam-skattebo\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"Cam Skattebo is the New York Giants running back who gets all of the attention from fans and media. It is Tyrone Tracy, though, who is coming off back-to-back seasons of 1,000 or more yards from scrimmage.Does Tracy ever feel overlooked? “Not really,” Tracy said on Monday. “When you say he gets all the attention, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5442:\"\n\n\n \n Tyrone Tracy | Getty Images \n\nCam Skattebo is the New York Giants running back who gets all of the attention from fans and media. It is Tyrone Tracy, though, who is coming off back-to-back seasons of 1,000 or more yards from scrimmage. Does Tracy ever feel overlooked?\n\n“Not really,” Tracy said on Monday. “When you say he gets all the attention, I really don’t care about that, to be honest. I’m about football. About what I do on the field, how I carry myself on the field and off the field as well. But at the same time, I’m going to go out there and do what I need to do at the end of the day.”\n\nA fifth-round pick by the Giants in 2024, Tracy had 1,123 scrimmage yards as a rookie and 1,028 last season. He did not begin either of those seasons as the team’s No. 1 running back.\n\nWhat the Giants actually have at running back is a 1a and 1b with Skattebo and Tracy, whichever order you put them in.\n\n\nTyrone Tracy says he does not feel overlooked because of the attention paid to fellow <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NYG?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NYG</a> RB Cam Skattebo. <a href=\"https://t.co/WMbG2lTa7q\">pic.twitter.com/WMbG2lTa7q</a>— Big Blue View (@bigblueview) <a href=\"https://x.com/bigblueview/status/2084649044551369085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nHead coach John Harbaugh said Tracy will have “a big role” for the Giants.\n\n“Both those guys are going to be together back there playing a lot of football,” Harbaugh said. “You can’t play with one back anyway, and they’re both competing for everything at this point in time. Against themselves, against each other, against the opponent, against the defense. Both those guys are going to play a lot.”\n\nTracy understands the assignment.\n\n“Iron sharpens iron, so he’s going to push me, I’m going to push him,” Tracy said. “And, obviously, we are two different running backs, so I think we complement each other really well. So, it’s not necessarily like me against him, but best believe that I’m going to push him to be the best that he can be, and he’s going to push me to be the best that I can be each and every day. Whether it’s running the ball, passing, blocking, being a good teammate. “Obviously, Skatt’s really loud. He’s loud. He’s a great leader, so that’s allowing me to be – pushing me to be a great leader as well. Each and every thing that we’re doing, I’m trying to challenge him, and he’s going to challenge me. So, I think we complement each other really well.”\n\nTracy said all of the Giants’ running backs understand that Harbaugh wants an offense that leans on the run game.\n\n“We want to run the ball. I think if you look at Harbaugh and where he’s been, and all the running backs that he’s used really his whole career, they’ve all been successful,” Tracy said. “So, when he came here, we were all excited. You’ve got a running coach that’s coming to you, so as a running back room, we’re excited for him to be here, to be honest.”\n\nThe mastermind behind the Giants’ run game is senior offensive assistant Greg Roman, a four-time offensive coordinator with a reputation for designing run concepts.\n\n“I think he has his schemes, to be honest. His schemes are so different. I’m sitting there in awe, really, each and every time he gets up to talk. He’s very detailed. He knows exactly what he’s talking about,” Tracy said. “If he says it’s going to be this way versus a certain look, I promise you, you go out there, and that look is going to end up exactly what he says. So, he’s been around the game. He’s been around winning teams. College level, too. When he was at Stanford, I think he said he ran the ball; one guy had like 40 carries one game for 200, 300 yards. He’s been around the game a long time. He has the stats to back it up, and he’s very knowledgeable.\n\n“So, Coach Ro, I mean, you can’t really say enough about him. He’s a good coach. Great coach with a lot of knowledge.”\n\nTracy explained a little more about the run scheme.\n\n“There’s really no gray area, and it’s not just one way to run the ball,” Tracy said. “He’s calling the same run, but out of different formations, different motions, different pullers. There’s a whole bunch of different stuff going on, but again, he’s making it very simple and easy for us to learn.”\n\nTracy said offensive coordinator Matt Nagy wants the offense to “look complicated to the defense, but simple to us as an offense.”\n\n“We want to be explosive,” Tracy said. “We want to move the ball down the field, and I think the way we’re doing that is being simple but also making the defense think a little bit.”\n\nTracy, even if he doesn’t get much attention, will be a big part of it.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785844800;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";i:1;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";i:2;s:27:\"New York Giants Transcripts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11655;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyrone Tracy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:883;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c385793b1f9ed88799ffd3bc49b19662\";s:5:\"title\";s:264:\"ESPN sources: Two-time Pro-Bowl selection Bijan Robinson and the Falcons reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million that now will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Robinson will receive a record $51 million guaranteed.\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vf8a8h/espn_sources_twotime_probowl_selection_bijan/\";s:11:\"description\";s:49:\" submitted by /u/HookFL [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:273:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/HookFL\"> /u/HookFL </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2084608880076615682\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vf8a8h/espn_sources_twotime_probowl_selection_bijan/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785844751;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8154;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brian Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:884;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"812137d533f0c62e09ca9c700dc680fa\";s:5:\"title\";s:90:\"Browns roster 2026: Dillon Gabriel, Quincy Williams, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren are underrated\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/129249/dillon-gabriel-quincy-williams-emmanuel-mcneil-warren\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"Okay, so. We don’t need to torture avid Cleveland Browns fans with the quarterback jokes, because they’ve all been told. We don’t need to bag on Deshaun Watson or Jimmy Haslam, as much as those two individuals have presented legit reasons for mockery and scorn. And we don’t really need to go over all the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14584:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nOkay, so. \n\nWe don’t need to torture avid Cleveland Browns fans <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/129525/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-ranking-qb-tiers-mike-sando-athletic\">with the quarterback jokes</a>, because they’ve all been told. We don’t need to bag on Deshaun Watson or Jimmy Haslam, as much as those two individuals have presented legit reasons for mockery and scorn. And we don’t really need to go over all the changes that happened with the coaching staff per se — everyone visiting this fine site likely already knows that Kevin Stefanski was replaced by Todd Monken as head coach and offensive shot-caller, while Jim Schwartz was replaced by Mike Rutenberg as the man in charge of the defense.\n\nInstead, let’s dive into reasons for optimism that have very little to do with the quarterback thing because we’ll go there in a minute. The 2026 Browns can benefit from EVP/general manager Andrew Berry’s recent personnel moves, including a 2025 draft that appears to be long-term great. The defense under Schwartz was generally anywhere from pretty good to really good, and outside of Myles Garrett, most of the key pieces are returning. It’s not as if Jared Verse, who came to Cleveland in the Garrett trade, is chopped liver, either — he’s just not a lead-pipe first-ballot Hall of Famer lock like No. 95. At least not yet.\n\nThe 2026 draft brought two estimable weapons in receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, and the offensive line underwent a neat transformation this offseason with first-round tackle Spencer Fano and free agents Zion Johnson, Elgton Jenkins, and Tytus Howard. 2025 Hidden Gem Teven Jenkins announced his presence with authority last season, so the front five should be very solid over time. Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was an absolute boss when healthy.\n\nBasically, the 2026 Browns appear to be one of those teams that are just a quarterback away from contention. Which is a bit like saying that you’re one Eddie Van Halen away from being Van Halen, but one does the best one can with what one has. \n\nWherever the Browns are headed this season, they’ll need the best possible from everyone on the roster — not just the big names. To that end, I’ve identified three Hidden Gems — one underrated veteran, one underrated free agent, and one underrated draft pick. \n\nAnd I’m sure the underrated veteran won’t inspire some agita in the comments. All I ask is that you hear me out on this one. \n\nUnderrated veteran: QB Dillon Gabriel\n\nThe Browns should not expect top-tier quarterback play in the 2026 season. We’re pretty sure about that.\n\nOnce you’ve lowered the bar accordingly in that regard, what’s the next most crucial thing for the game’s most important position?\n\nFor the Browns, situational consistency could be it. And that’s why <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129398/browns-qb-battle-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders-not-best-options\">Dillon Gabriel could be the team’s best option this season</a>.\n\n\n\nYou can always share your Browns-related thoughts, as JohnW81 did, in DBN’s Feed <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/new\">by clicking here!</a>\n\n\n\nIt started in 2024, when Gabriel was Bo Nix’s replacement at Oregon. Overall in that season, Gabriel completed 326 of 451 passes for 3,854 yards, 30 touchdowns, six interceptions, and a passer rating of 114.6. Good numbers, but it’s how Gabriel got to those numbers that impressed me.\n\nWhen under pressure: 56 of 104 for 892 yards, eight touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 104.3. When blitzed: 103 of 142 for 1,286 yards, 15 touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 132.5. On passes of 20+ air yards: 27 of 49 for 960 yards, eight touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 131.9. Throwing from the pocket: 275 of 361 for 3,137 yards, 22 touchdowns, three interceptions, and a passer rating of 118.6. Throwing outside the pocket: 51 of 86 for 720 yards, eight touchdowns, three interceptions, and a passer rating of 102.9.\n\nGabriel had to wait for his shots with the Browns in 2025, but when he got them, he did deliver. Overall, he completed 110 of 185 passes for 937 yards, seven touchdowns, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 80.8. Again, it was how Gabriel got to those numbers that stood out in a quarterback room that couldn’t get out of its own way most of the time. \n\nWhen under pressure: 32 of 63 for 320 yards, four touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 80.1. When blitzed: 37 of 63 for 313 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 75.7. On passes of 20+ air yards: 2 of 8 for 44 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a passer rating of 50.0 (okay, this needs some improvement). Throwing from the pocket: 97 of 157 for 767 yards, six touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 84.0. Throwing outside the pocket: 13 of 28 for 170 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a passer rating of 63.1.\n\nDoes this bring to mind Tua Tagovailoa as a point guard-style quarterback who’s pretty good at distributing the ball all over the place, as long as you don’t ask him to scald defenses with deep balls, and rely too much on functional mobility? Before you laugh at any Tua comps, think about how much Tagovailoa at his best would have presented a marked improvement over what Shedeur Sanders or Joe Flacco did with the Browns last season, and certainly what Deshaun Watson would have forced us to watch had he been healthy. \n\nIt’s not that Dillon Gabriel is the guy to break the Browns’ ridiculous quarterback curse. For the 2026 season, that’s not the point. The point is that if you ask Gabriel to limit his deeper shots to the intermediate level (on throws of 10-19 yards last season, he completed 19 of 44 for 305 yards, four touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 97.3), and let him cook under center (<a href=\"https://sumersports.com/sumerbrain/chats/80400c3d-00ee-4557-b487-f06d4680b316\">where he did see a relatively nice uptick in EPA/Play</a>)… well, maybe the Browns could make enough of that to avoid stranding their defense again, and actually win some ballgames in successive order. \n\n\nexplain to my why and how dillon gabriel isn\'t the browns\' best quarterback yes, i know the bar is buried underground <a href=\"https://t.co/1iu6Rvn41g\">pic.twitter.com/1iu6Rvn41g</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2083643497203322943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nUnderrated free agent: LB Quincy Williams\n\nNew coaches love to bring players with whom they’re familiar to their new stops, and new Browns defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg happily brought linebacker Quincy Williams to Cleveland once he had signed on as Jim Schwartz’s replacement. Williams, the brother of former New York Jets and current Dallas Cowboys interior defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, was selected in the third round of the 2019 draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars out of Murray State, and Rutenberg was the Jags’ assistant linebackers coach at the time. When Rutenberg became the Jets’ linebackers coach in 2021, he brought Williams onto the roster after Williams failed to make final cuts with Jacksonville in August of that year. \n\nThis reunion should not come as a surprise.\n\n“That’s my dog. He’s like my brother,” <a href=\"https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/quincy-williams-reunited-with-mike-rutenberg-as-he-begins-new-chapter-with-the-browns\">Williams said of Rutenberg</a> once Williams had signed his two-year, $13 million contract with $9.5 million guaranteed. “First thing before we talk about football, the biggest thing is Rudy cares about the heart. What I do off the field affects what I do on the field. So, he wanted to tackle both things as far as what I do on the field, so I can show up as myself — show up as this personality always smiling as me, show up every single day at work like that. So, he cares about that a lot. And then on the field, as long as we take care off the field, on the field should be easy. He taught me every single thing I know as far as the linebacker positions in the league. He was with me the two teams I’ve been on, so we have a good relationship.”\n\nWilliams has never been what you would call a star in coverage, but when it comes to facing forward, blowing up run fits, and going after the quarterback, he’s got it all on point. Last season for a Jets defense that was generally quite abysmal, Williams racked up four sacks, 12 pressures, eight tackles for loss, 61 solo tackles, and 42 stops. For a Browns defense that will be looking to place pressure players around Jared Verse as it once tried to do for Myles Garrett, Williams’ blitz efficiency from all over the front seven should be a major addition. \n\n\nLinebacker Quincy WIlliams, brother of Quinnen, has some pass-rush juice of his own. <a href=\"https://t.co/GDRUNzf11M\">pic.twitter.com/GDRUNzf11M</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2083559522506055782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n“[Like] a cheetah chasing a gazelle when he first wakes up,” Williams said of his playing style. “My mindset is be there before the ball gets there, or be there before the runner or receiver knows you’re there. The only way I can do that is by my preparation. That’s making sure the game plan is right, making sure I know where I need to be, making sure I know where my teammates are too. So, I know what plays I can take and what shots I can take. And so, all that put together looks like a cheetah chasing a gazelle, because I know where I’m going and I know how fast I need to be to get there before you turn around.”\n\nHaving Williams and Defensive Rookie of the Year Carson Schwesinger as the Browns’ primary linebackers should answer a lot of questions for a defense in transition in the post-Schwartz era. \n\nUnderrated draft pick: DB Emmanuel McNeil-Warren\n\nUsually, I limit underrated draft picks to third-day guys. <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1115753/nfl-draft-caleb-downs-dillon-thieneman-emmanuel-mcneil-warren-super-safety\">But as much tape work as I’d done on the wave of do-it-all safeties in the 2026 draft</a>, watching Toledo’s Emmanuel McNeil-Warren drop all the way to the 58th pick in the second round, when Ohio State’s Caleb Downs went 11th overall to the Dallas Cowboys, and Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman went 25th overall to the Chicago Bears, just seemed… odd. \n\nMaybe there was a small-school bias at play, because McNeil-Warren’s tape showed him to be the most purely athletic of the three, and he’s been able to match acumen to that athleticism more often than not. \n\nLast season for the Rockets, McNeil-Warren played 45% of his snaps as a single-high safety, 20% in the slot, 19% as a split safety, 14% in the box, and 2% on the outside. He had one sack, five pressures, 42 solo tackles, 17 stops, four tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and in coverage, he allowed six catches on 15 targets for 116 yards, 50 yards after the catch, one touchdown, two interceptions, five pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 50.3.\n\n\nRD 2 | PK #58 – Browns: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren DB, Toledo<a href=\"https://x.com/MoveTheSticks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MoveTheSticks</a>\' No. 15 overall prospect is one of three safeties in this class with 80+ production and overall draft scores. At 6-3, 201, he posted the fastest max acceleration among safeties in the forty (6.39 y/s/s). <a href=\"https://t.co/uqsRRFhJym\">pic.twitter.com/uqsRRFhJym</a>— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) <a href=\"https://x.com/NextGenStats/status/2047849478741438516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 2026</a>\n\n\n“I think what’s so special about Emmanuel is the versatility that he brings,” Assistant GM & Vice President of Football Operations Catherine Hickman said after the Browns committed that bit of larceny. ”You’re thinking of a player that can play high, can play low, a player that has excellent ball skills, size, strength, physicality. So really, a player that the way we want to play defense, just gives our defensive coaches so many options. And they’re going to be extremely pleased to work with him.”\n\nThe tape does not lie. I had an easy first-round grade on McNeil-Warren, and I thought he could be as much of an impact player as Downs, and more of an impact player than Thieneman.\n\n\nEmmanuel McNeil-Warren does everything you want a safety to do, and he does it all at an insanely high level. If you want the next do-it-all DB, the line starts here. Forget the small-school qualifiers. <a href=\"https://t.co/pTFq9Hfffb\">pic.twitter.com/pTFq9Hfffb</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2026299078833844514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nPutting McNeil-Warren in the same secondary as Denzel Ward, Tyson Campbell, Grant Delpit, and Ronnie Hickman? 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Throughout the offseason, we covered all sorts of Cleveland Browns-related rankings. Whether it was multiple power rankings, 2026 NFL draft grades/rankings, where stars like Carson Schwesinger, Denzel Ward, Harold Fannin Jr., and Quinshon Judkins were ranked among their positions, or […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4333:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals hug after the game at Raymond James Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNormally, when training camp starts in the NFL, we see the end of ranking season. Throughout the offseason, we covered all sorts of Cleveland Browns-related rankings. Whether it was <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-power-rankings\">multiple power rankings</a>, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/124019/browns-nfl-draft-grades-24-graders-compiled-top-score-grade\">2026 NFL draft grades/rankings</a>, where stars like <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-power-rankings/128105/browns-lb-carson-schwesinger-power-ranking-nfl-luke-kuechly\">Carson Schwesinger</a>, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127737/browns-cb-denzel-ward-ranking-espn\">Denzel Ward</a>, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127900/browns-harold-fannin-tight-end-power-rankings\">Harold Fannin Jr.</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127678/nfl-rankings-browns-quinshon-judkins-top-10\">Quinshon Judkins</a> were ranked among their positions, or <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-power-rankings/128590/browns-young-roster-ranked-power-ranking-andrew-berry\">where the Browns young core was placed among the rest of the league</a>, ranking season was vast but seemed mostly over.\n\nWith training camp in full swing, one more set of rankings, tiers really, is now available. As we covered, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/129525/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-ranking-qb-tiers-mike-sando-athletic\">Mike Sando’s QB tiers do not speak highly of QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson</a>. There is more hope connected to Sanders from the 50 coaches and executives, but he is also ranked at the bottom of the list of 35 quarterbacks.\n\nGiven Cleveland’s history, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/?unlocked_article_code=1.21A.tcBB.7k2ciDtobWY3&source=user_shared_interactive&smid=ta-ios-share\">it is interesting to note that two former Browns quarterbacks also made the list</a>, but not former playoff QB Joe Flacco. Sando’s tiers have Baker Mayfield tied with Sam Darnold for 14th overall in the second tier. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/aubpe0O0-gjP\">As Mayfield looks to enter free agency</a>, his career has been an interesting up-and-down roller coaster with another season to prove he is worthy of a top-tier contract.\n\nFitting squarely between Watson and Sanders in the rankings is former Cleveland QB Jacoby Brissett. The Arizona Cardinals starter heading into the 2026 season, Brissett negotiated a raise on his contract this offseason but is still ranked near the bottom of the veteran starters in the NFL.\n\nJoining Watson, Sanders, and Brissett in the bottom five are two recent early first-round picks: Michael Penix Jr. (32) and JJ McCarthy (34).\n\n\n\nAre you surprised at any of the rankings listed above? Did you expect Mayfield and/or Brissett to be higher on the list? Does Penix and McCarthy being ranked so low give you even more concern about drafting a quarterback high in the future?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785844477;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Cleveland Browns Analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"Cleveland Browns History\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12512;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinshon Judkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12506;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Harold Fannin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12578;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Carson Schwesinger\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:886;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4c7fc923d8557785bc0bd1f0d704b9a9\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Matthew Stafford: Practice is as high quality as I\'ve been around\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matthew-stafford-practice-is-as-high-quality-as-ive-been-around\";s:11:\"description\";s:150:\"The Rams opened up their offseason by making a pair of moves to improve their cornerback group and the impact was on display during Monday\'s practice.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2701:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_ramsdonald_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"751551\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_ramsdonald_260731\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_ramsdonald_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Los Angeles Rams\",\"title\": \"Donald returning to the Rams feels ‘inevitable’\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/aaron-donald-returning-to-the-los-angeles-rams-feels-inevitable\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T12:25:53Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Rams opened up their offseason by making a pair of moves to improve their cornerback group and the impact was on display during Monday\'s practice. Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson had highlight moments by breaking up passes from Matthew Stafford to wideouts Davante Adams and Puka Nacua. The offense rebounded with touchdown passes to both receivers before the defense came up with more strong plays on a back-and-forth day at Rams camp. After it was over, Stafford said it was the best practice work he\'s seen since entering the NFL in 2009. \"There was a a lot of <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/rams-head-coach-sean-mcvay-quarterback-matthew-stafford-cornerback-trent-mcduffie-training-camp-press-conference-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high quality plays</a> out there, plays that in the books will go down as good for the offense, and in the books it\'ll go down as good for the defense,\" Stafford said, via the team\'s website. \"Sometimes you just tip your cap. . . . as high quality of practice football as I\'ve been around.\"All of that played out without defensive end Myles Garrett on the field due to lower body soreness and adding him to the riches that were already on display makes it easy to understand why the Rams are one of the favorites heading into the 2026 season. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785843965;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:887;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b43c4100956ac133334af7ab96cd37d2\";s:5:\"title\";s:99:\"Steelers Inside the Ropes: Unheralded running back getting more reps (Rough News for Kaleb Johnson)\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vf7y0s/steelers_inside_the_ropes_unheralded_running_back/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1361:\" Without a doubt, Lew Nichols had a better first week of training camp this summer than last year. The former NCAA rushing champ was a late addition to the roster a season ago, joined the Pittsburgh Steelers a week into camp and eventually earned a practice squad spot. This summer, the 24-year-old running back is getting some snaps with the first-team offense, slotting in behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle at times Saturday. Nichols, for now, downplayed his rising spot in the backfield rotation. “I’m being wherever coach needs me,” said Nichols, who rushed for an FBS-best 1,848 yards in 2021 at Central Michigan. “I’m not really focused on the reps I don’t get, just focus on the ones I do get. So, ones, twos, threes — just focus on making every rep count.” The 5-foot-10, 220-pounder was a seventh-round pick of the Packers in 2023. Nichols was elevated to the Steelers’ active roster for one game last season and played on special teams in his NFL debut against the Colts. His added opportunities in team drills Saturday seemed to come at the expense of second-year pro Kaleb Johnson. “I’m not trying to overthink it,” Nichols said. “I’m definitely grateful that Aaron (Rodgers) and these coaches have trusted me, so I just have to keep building on that.” submitted by /u/rocketcrotch [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1709:\" Without a doubt, Lew Nichols had a better first week of training camp this summer than last year. The former NCAA rushing champ was a late addition to the roster a season ago, joined the Pittsburgh Steelers a week into camp and eventually earned a practice squad spot. This summer, the 24-year-old running back is getting some snaps with the first-team offense, slotting in behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle at times Saturday. Nichols, for now, downplayed his rising spot in the backfield rotation. “I’m being wherever coach needs me,” said Nichols, who rushed for an FBS-best 1,848 yards in 2021 at Central Michigan. “I’m not really focused on the reps I don’t get, just focus on the ones I do get. So, ones, twos, threes — just focus on making every rep count.” The 5-foot-10, 220-pounder was a seventh-round pick of the Packers in 2023. Nichols was elevated to the Steelers’ active roster for one game last season and played on special teams in his NFL debut against the Colts. His added opportunities in team drills Saturday seemed to come at the expense of second-year pro Kaleb Johnson. “I’m not trying to overthink it,” Nichols said. “I’m definitely grateful that Aaron (Rodgers) and these coaches have trusted me, so I just have to keep building on that.” submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/rocketcrotch\"> /u/rocketcrotch </a> <a href=\"https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-inside-the-ropes-unheralded-running-back-getting-more-reps/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vf7y0s/steelers_inside_the_ropes_unheralded_running_back/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785843759;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7021;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rico Dowdle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12504;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaleb Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12518;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Warren\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8228;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Warren\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:888;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"58546dd18ffde3f35421fe3f008e3d98\";s:5:\"title\";s:94:\"About Browns QB Shedeur Sanders: ‘I’d sleep like a baby if I got to play him every week’\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/129525/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-ranking-qb-tiers-mike-sando-athletic\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"Is the above comment about Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders a strong one to title this piece? Of course it is. Is it accurate? At least it is what one defensive coordinator believes. The Browns QB competition is off and running. All we know, according to HC Todd Monken, is that a lot of things […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4923:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - APRIL 21: Deshaun Watson #4, Shedeur Sanders #2 and Dillon Gabriel #8 of the Cleveland Browns run a drill during a voluntary veteran minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 21, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nIs the above comment about Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders a strong one to title this piece? Of course it is. Is it accurate? At least it is what one defensive coordinator believes.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128900/shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-what-is-best-for-the-browns\">The Browns QB competition</a> is off and running. All we know, according to HC Todd Monken, is that <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-roster/129320/todd-monken-updates-qb-competition-decision-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson\">a lot of things still have to be installed</a> in <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129454/browns-training-camp-practice-schedule-week-2-the-pads-come-on\">Week 2’s schedule</a> and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129398/browns-qb-battle-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders-not-best-options\">QB Dillon Gabriel has earned more reps</a>. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129437/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-5-first-day-in-pads\">Day 5 was a lot like the previous days at Cleveland’s training camp</a>, with a <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/afx-bPatHJC9\">few exciting plays and a lot of concern about the quarterback play</a>.\n\nFrom the outside looking in, the Browns quarterback room does not have a lot of believers. <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/nfl-quarterback-tiers-insider-rankings-2026/?unlocked_article_code=1.21A.tcBB.7k2ciDtobWY3&source=user_shared_interactive&smid=ta-ios-share\">In Mike Sando’s annual QB tiers article</a>, with 50 executives and coaches ranking 35 veteran quarterbacks, Deshaun Watson was ranked 31st, with Sanders a few slots behind at 35th, last overall. \n\nBoth were in the lowest tier of the rankings.\n\nThe comment that jumped out about Watson was about as negative as the one on Sanders that we titled this piece with:\n\n\n“I don’t think he can come back,” an offensive coach said. “You do not all of a sudden get drive and desire and processing skills. He showed he had none of that with what he put on film. He’s a 5 (lowest tier ranking) at this point.”\n\n\nImportant to note that one voter believes so much in Monken that he put Watson in Tier 2, at least that is the assumption Sando noted.\n\nThe Sanders write-up is a bit longer for NY Times subscribers, but is led by the above quote from a defensive coordinator. It wasn’t all negative, however, as there are notes of hope:\n\n\n“If Shedeur has really invested in himself to be a professional quarterback, studying the playbook and knowing his assignments and being able to get the offense in and out of the huddle at an efficient clip, which he could not do last year, then there might be some upside,” the voter said.\n\n\nWith one head coach actually adding praise, not just hope:\n\n\n“I thought he was all right, better than expected,” this coach said. “They did a good job with him of making the game simple. And I thought Shedeur played with a chip on his shoulder.”\n\n\nIn the end, the rankings are about what the quarterbacks have done. Now, under Monken with a new offensive system, line, and set of weapons, Watson and Sanders have a chance to change the narrative about their talents. If not, 17 weeks of good sleep are coming for different defensive coordinators.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the quotes related to Watson and Sanders? Do you think they are fair or go over the top?\n\nShare your thoughts with us in the comment section below\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785843050;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Cleveland Browns Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Depth Chart\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:889;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d92532d140883cacce311a22046a0251\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"John Harbaugh \"very encouraged\" by Arvell Reese\'s start to training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-harbaugh-very-encouraged-by-arvell-reeses-start-to-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:138:\"The Giants had their first padded practice of the summer on Monday and one of the newest members of the team stood out during the session.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2643:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_harbaughthree_260804\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"325892\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_harbaughthree_260804\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_harbaughthree_260804\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"New York Giants\",\"title\": \"How will Harbaugh handle the New York media?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/how-will-john-harbaugh-handle-the-new-york-media\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-04T12:15:50Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Giants had their first padded practice of the summer on Monday and one of the newest members of the team stood out during the session. 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They were 29th in 2023 (180.4/game), 30th in 2022 (171.4), 24th in 2021 (201.1), and 23rd in 2020 (228.3). That’s an unfathomable streak of consistently being a bottom-10 passing offense.\n\nThe Titans invested significant offseason resources to hopefully change that in 2026. After hiring a defensive minded head coach in Robert Saleh, the Titans hired one of the most sought-after offensive coordinator candidates in Brian Daboll. Coach Daboll loved Cam Ward as a prospect and is legitimately excited to develop him this year.\n\nThe Titans also invested big at wide receiver. They drafted Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick and paid Wan’Dale Robinson $70 million in free agency. Both additions were approved by Daboll, and he’s expected to make them the focal point of his passing offense.\n\nThe Titans are arguably deeper at wide receiver than they’ve ever been. They kept Calvin Ridley via a restructured contract as opposed to making him a salary cap casualty. They also have sophomores Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor. At tight end, they have the developing Gunnar Helm, and paid Daniel Bellinger $8 million per year in free agency.\n\nThe Titans need to field a significantly more impactful aerial attack in 2026 than they have in several seasons. A lot of that will be decided by how Ward develops as a sophomore quarterback. Adding supporting pieces like Daboll, Tate, and Robinson should have a monumental impact.\n\nThe Titans have the pieces in place to effectively pass the ball in 2026.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785843000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:25:\"Tennessee Titans Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:2;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9999;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Will Levis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:891;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"68c7f961b79cfbd569afe31a271d10d9\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"With Jadeveon Clowney returning to Houston, Logan Hall gives up No. 90 jersey\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-jadeveon-clowney-returning-to-houston-logan-hall-gives-up-no-90-jersey\";s:11:\"description\";s:109:\"Jadeveon Clowney is returning to Houston, and teammate Logan Hall has apparently given him the No. 90 jersey.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2469:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"74608\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Houston Texans\",\"title\": \"Clowney\'s attitude \'fits perfectly\' with Texans\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/jadeveon-clowneys-attitude-fits-perfectly-with-the-houston-texans\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-03T13:10:33Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Jadeveon Clowney is returning to Houston, and teammate Logan Hall has apparently given him the No. 90 jersey.Hall, who signed with the Texans this offseason after playing his first four NFL seasons for the Buccaneers, had been wearing No. 90 in Houston just as he did in Tampa Bay. But the Texans announced that Hall is now wearing No. 96.There\'s been no formal announcement that Clowney will wear No. 90, but Hall presumably gave up No. 90 so that Clowney could have it. Clowney wore No. 90 from 2014, when the Texans made him the first overall pick in the NFL draft, until 2019, when he was traded to Seattle and played one season for the Seahawks. Clowney also wore No. 90 for two seasons with the Browns, but he has worn other numbers in other places: No. 99 for the Titans, No. 24 for the Ravens, No. 7 for the Panthers and No. 42 for the Cowboys.Now that he\'s back to Houston, he\'s back to his original Texans jersey, one that plenty of Texans fans still have and will wear again this season. And Hall will generate some good will in Houston for a gesture of respect to a player who wore No. 90 before him.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785842914;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:892;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"331ccd31d5ff27514a95afaf69cbef7c\";s:5:\"title\";s:84:\"Cincinnati Bengals roster 2026: Dax Hill, Jonathan Allen, Connor Lew are Hidden Gems\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-roster/194390/dax-hill-jonathan-allen-connor-lew-underrated\";s:11:\"description\";s:275:\"It was not too long ago that the Cincinnati Bengals were right up top in the AFC pecking order. In 2021 and 2022, they got as close as you can get to winning a Super Bowl without actually winning it. There was the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12745:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill (23) catches a pass during the Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp 2026 at Kettering Practice Field in Cincinnati on Thursday, July 30, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nIt was not too long ago that the Cincinnati Bengals were right up top in the AFC pecking order. In 2021 and 2022, they got as close as you can get to winning a Super Bowl without actually winning it. There was the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at the end of the 2021 season and the 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 AFC Championship game.\n\nOf course, after those two 23-20 games in a span of less than a year, things started to come apart. Joe Burrow’s health became more of a concern in 2023 and 2025, and when Burrow played at a thermonuclear level in 2024, he did so with a Lou Anarumo defense that ranked 25th in points allowed and <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/stats/nfl/defense-team-dvoa\">27th in DVOA</a>. \n\nLast season, Burrow played in just eight games, and in the first half of the season, Al Golden’s defense was one of the worst… like, ever. According to FTN’s data, Cincinnati’s defensive DVOA of 30.1% in Weeks 1-9 was the worst in the history of the metric, which currently goes back to 1977. <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/chase-brown-jamarr-chase-grumble-about-bengals-defense-after-loss-to-bears-finish-the-fing-game-233456491.html\">Running back Chase Brown and receiver Ja’Marr Chase were yowling about said defense in October</a>, and for good reason. \n\nThen, it all turned around. From Week 10 through the end of the season, the Bengals improved their Defensive DVOA to -2.2% (Defensive DVOA is better when it’s negative), up from 32nd to 13th. And though the sins of the season’s first half would not be erased by that improvement — the 2025 Bengals finished 30th in Defensive DVOA behind only the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets — there was enough on the bone for management to spend in both draft capital and actual dollars to improve things on that side of the ball.\n\nHence, the trade for ex-New York Giants game-wrecker Dexter Lawrence, as well as the signings of former Seattle Seahawks edge-rusher Boye Mafe, veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, former Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, and veteran defensive back Kyle Dugger. Adding Texas A&M edge-rusher Cashius Howell and Washington cornerback Tacario Davis in the second and third rounds of the 2026 draft should provide even more enforcement potential.\n\nSo, here’s what the plan for the Bengals this season seems to be: Bank on a healthy Joe Burrow and all of his weapons, and give the defense enough juice to be league average or better after that historical awfulness. It worked not too long ago, and it could work again.\n\nFor that to happen, of course, the Bengals will need the best possible performance from everybody on the roster. To that end, I’ve identified three Hidden Gems for the 2026 team — one underrated veteran, one underrated free agent, and one underrated draft pick.\n\nHere are the Hidden Gems for your 2026 Cincinnati Bengals.\n\nUnderrated veteran: DB Dax Hill\n\nA primary reason for the aforementioned defensive improvement in the second half of the 2025 season was the decision to move Dax Hill outside from the slot more often. Since the Bengals took the Michigan alum with the 31st overall pick in the 2022 draft, Hill has alternated between the two spots, with varying degrees of distinction. 2024 was a complicated season for Hill: he missed all but the first five games with a knee injury, but he came back strong, especially when the team needed someone to bookend the estimable DJ Turner II.\n\nFrom Weeks 1-11 last season, Hill took just 20% of his 666 (<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxnN05vOuSM\">Iron Maiden riff here</a>) snaps outside; the rest of the time, he was either a slot defender or a box guy. But starting in Week 12 against the New England Patriots, Hill’s outside reps increased exponentially. 76% of his 366 reps in that time period came on the outside, and when targeted there, Hill allowed 12 catches on 19 targets for 6.7 yards per catch, no touchdowns, no interceptions, four pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 76.2.\n\nMost importantly. Hill’s outside deployment told opponents that they couldn’t just avoid Turner and get away with THAT all day long.\n\n\nIf you blinked or looked away for a second, you probably missed the <a href=\"https://x.com/Bengals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Bengals</a>\' massive uptick in defensive efficiency in the second half of the 2025 season. Moving Dax Hill from slot to outside had a lot to do with it. <a href=\"https://t.co/kMtGnSQuiV\">pic.twitter.com/kMtGnSQuiV</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2082934782028374053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nAfter the season, <a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/dax-hill-bengals-2025-winner-ed-block-courage-award\">the Bengals named Hill their winner of the NFL’s Ed Block Courage Award</a>, which credits players who show “professionalism, great strength and dedication” in the face of adversity.\n\n“I want to thank the entire organization and my teammates for thinking highly of me in coming back from my injury,” Hill said. “Representing the team well, coming back, and making an impact was my big focus. I thank everybody for being in my corner, and I’m happy being back with the guys.”\n\n“There is not a more deserving player than Dax Hill for the Ed Block Courage Award,” said Bengals Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer Matt Summers. “Dax is a very consistent ‘everyday’ guy. His unwavering work ethic and trust in the rehab plan allowed him to return to the field in 2025 without hesitation. Dax is also very gracious with the time he commits to community service, and his humility further reflects the values he poses for his teammates to vote him as this year’s recipient.”\n\nIf Hill’s on-field community service continues to be the ability to shut receivers down as that outside guy, that’s one more box for the team to check off as they fight for relevance again.\n\nUnderrated free agent: IDL Jonathan Allen\n\nDexter Lawrence was obviously the big move the Bengals made this offseason, but it wasn’t the only contract signed to bolster the defensive line. Getting nine-year veteran Jonathan Allen on a two-year, $25 million contract with $7.5 million guaranteed should provide some sneaky dividends.\n\nLast season in Brian Flores’ crazy-quilt defense for the Minnesota Vikings, Allen had four sacks, 34 pressures, 44 solo tackles, 34 stops, and seven tackles for loss. That was Allen’s first season in Minnesota after eight with the Washington (YOUR NAME HERE) franchise, which selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 2017 draft out of Alabama.\n\nAt his peak, Allen lived up to all that draft capital spent, and while he may not be the pressure machine he was in 2021 and 2022, he’s not that far off. At 6’3” and 300 pounds, he brings all the movement skills and a surprising amount of power to displace double teams for his size.\n\nAs long as Sexy Dexy is on the field, Allen won’t see as many doubles as he did in 2025 — 190— and 17 of his 34 pressures came when he had more than one guy on him. So, there could be a bump in the numbers for the veteran. And the run defense is already *chef’s kiss.*\n\n\nJonathan Allen spending time in yo\' backfield. Moving Allen around with Sexy Dexy as the epicenter should be fun. <a href=\"https://x.com/Bengals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Bengals</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/7rh2meKKGk\">pic.twitter.com/7rh2meKKGk</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2082943654562611699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nAllen is certainly happy about the prospects for that interior line.\n\n“I don’t think there’s ever been a guy to play like Dexter,” Allen said in June. “Dexter is a unique guy, and I’m just excited for the opportunity.\n\n“It’s funny. After I left Minnesota (last season), I just sat down and had to really think what I wanted. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to come up here and put up great numbers. That proves your worth and why they brought you in. But, honestly, I just want to play meaningful football in December, and I want to help the team any way I can. I believe if I do that, the numbers will come. \n\n“At this point in my career, it’s all about winning, man.”\n\nIt’s been a while since anybody voiced that reason for signing with the Bengals, but here we are, and it could happen more quickly with Allen’s contributions.\n\nUnderrated draft pick: Center Connor Lew\n\nYou obviously don’t know how NFL teams feel about your draft binkies until one actually selects one of them. In the case of Auburn center Connor Lew, <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft/1109049/nfl-mock-draft-trade-garrett-nussmeier-when-is-nfl-draft\">I mocked him to the New England Patriots at the end of the second round</a>, so I was pretty surprised that Lew lasted until the 128th overall pick in the fourth round, which is where the Bengals took him.\n\nAnother reason for positivity in Cincinnati this season is that the Bengals are returning all five of their starters on the offensive line. Still, that kind of continuity can be a two-edged sword — it’s great if everybody’s good and on the same page, but it can be a thing if one or more of the linemen struggles. Not that center Ted Karras has been a garbage fire or anything, but the veteran can struggle to stay on his blocks at times, and when he hits the second level… well, sometimes, the second level can hit back. \n\nEnter Mr. Lew, whose presence has already put Karras on notice, to a degree. \n\n“I hope for the sake of the program this kid can be it,” <a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/ted-karras-amarius-mims-bengals-high-hopes--connor-lew-colbie-young\">Karras said in April of Lew</a>. “I’m excited to meet him, help him out. Everything I hear about this kid, I think he’s going to do great.”\n\nOne reason Lew lasted as long as he did in the draft was the torn left ACL he suffered last October. That kept him out of the draft process, though the timeline for Lew’s return appears to be positive. The 6’3”, 303-pound rookie has a bit of work to do with the fundamentals, but hey — he’ll turn 21 on August 30, so there’s time to marinate before he needs to know everything. For the most part, he looks like a future NFL foundational player.\n\n\nAt his best, Auburn center Connor Lew just creates gaps post-snap. Athletic mover who needs some work maintaining pass pro side-to-side, but can stone dudes bigger than him with leverage. <a href=\"https://t.co/hpaqhQTOgt\">pic.twitter.com/hpaqhQTOgt</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2039399936224280846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n“You have to be able to pass protect to play for us, and you have to know at the center position how to get everybody else pointed in the right direction,” offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said of Lew. “He does that. He can anchor and solidify the interior of the pocket. He’s smart, he’s athletic, and he has a lot of tools to work with.”\n\nWe’ll see how long it takes for Lew to take those tools to the field. My bet would be sooner rather than later.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785842100;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Cincinnati Bengals roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8286;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"Dax Hill\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:893;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fea6b78e7dddf24fb585d021150e66a6\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12-Team, PPR (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-team-ppr-2026-late-pick/\";s:11:\"description\";s:245:\"The NFL Hall of Fame game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals is approaching, and with that, so is the new NFL season. Ahead of this game, I conducted a 12-team fantasy football mock draft with PPR scoring, from ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14101:\"The NFL Hall of Fame game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals is approaching, and with that, so is the new NFL season. Ahead of this game, I conducted a 12-team <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a> with PPR scoring, from pick No. 11.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-assistant/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Mock Draft\nBelow are the results of the mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard tool. This is a 12-team league with PPR scoring and the following roster settings: 1-QB, 2-WR, 2-RB, 1-TE, 1-FLEX, 1-D/ST and six bench slots.\nThis team was graded 66/100 by the Draft Wizard, but I think there’s more upside than that.\nRound 1: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nAt the end of the first round, I was looking at the available players, and James Cook felt like the safest choice. I’m personally not too keen on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a>. He had a solid season, but I’m not confident in his quarterbacks, led by <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa</a>, who’s nursing a knee injury.\nCook will be heavily involved in a run-heavy offense and catch plenty of passes.\nRound 2: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (WR – KC)</a>\nAfter I took James Cook, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> came off the board. I had my eye on Bowers, but this felt like a spot to roll the dice on Rashee Rice. I know he’s had a plethora of off-field issues, but when he’s on the field, he’s constantly targeted.\nLast season, in limited time, Rice had a target share of about 30% while on the field. If he plays a full 17 games and stays out of trouble, he’ll be a top five wide receiver.\nRound 3: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nI was deciding between two players here in Emeka Egbuka and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a>. In hindsight, I should have gone with Higgins, given how easy the Bengals’ schedule appears to be, but Egbuka should be the No. 1 wide receiver in Tampa, as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a> deals with injuries and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> is out of town.\nRound 4: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)</a>\nI would’ve doubled up with Tee Higgins, but he went the pick before this. Thus, I went with a fairly safe RB2 in Javonte Williams.\nWilliams had a massive share of the running back carries last season and caught 35 passes. He’ll approach nearly 300 touches this season and is on a high-powered offense.\nRound 5: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren (TE – IND)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nAs you’ll see later on, given how my tight end position played out, I maybe could’ve gone with someone else instead of Tyler Warren here, but he was one of the best options on the board and filled a key role on my roster.\nLast season, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> on the field as his quarterback, Warren was second in target share at 21.2%. Ahead of him was Michel Pittman at 22.5%, who is now with the Pittsburgh Steelers.\nWarren should have a massive season.\nRound 6: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nComing back around, I opted for TreVeyon Henderson. Of course, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson</a> is still on the roster, but Henderson out-carried him 180-130 (48.5% to 35%) and averaged 5.1 yards per carry. To add, he caught 35 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown.\nRound 7: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington (WR – JAX)</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nAhead of this pick, I had my eye on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dk-metcalf.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DK Metcalf</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a>, but more so Metcalf. Unfortunately, he was taken ahead of this spot.\nParker Washington is appealing. He’s a younger receiver, and from Weeks 10 to 17, he had an 18.2% target share and caught 28 passes for 463 yards and three touchdowns. 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Some like to reference popular football movies, while others prefer to make puns using player names. We’ll use FantasyPros’ fantasy football team names resource to find some ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:7983:\"It’s always fun to pick a clever name for your fantasy football team. Some like to reference popular football movies, while others prefer to make puns using player names. We’ll use <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/team-names\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros’ fantasy football team names</a> resource to find some of our favorites. Without further ado, let’s get right into my favorite fantasy football team names for 2026.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nBest Fantasy Football Team Names of 2026\nBefore getting into the best fantasy football team names for 2026, here are some of my favorites from last year:\n\nI’m Sorry Smith Jaxon\nOlave Garden\nLaPorta Rico\n\nHere are some of my favorites for this season. Some of them I’ve thought of myself. Others are from our FantasyPros list. Let’s dive in.\nLove Island\nAlright, I made this one up myself. Draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Love</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a>. Name your team “Love Island” after the popular reality show.\nSilence of the Lamb\nThis is a basic one you’ve probably already heard of before. Take <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> and name your team after the popular movie starring legendary actor Anthony Hopkins.\nBijan Mustard\nAnother generic one that is pretty popular. I’ve named my fantasy team this a couple of times when drafting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>. As if you need another excuse to draft the Falcons superstar running back. He’s my 1.01 this year.\nCountry Roads, Take Mahomes\nHang on. Are you telling me we can name our fantasy football team after one of the best songs of all time after we take one of the best quarterbacks of all time? Sign me up.\nAll Throws Lead to Rome\nLove this one. A play on the phrase, “All roads lead to Rome,” this references your <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> team. He’s an undervalued wideout in an ascending offense. You’ll want to take Odunze.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nPurdy Fly For A White Guy\nPopular song in the ’90s by The Offspring. Catchy tune that you can play while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a> has a spike week, probably against the Cardinals at home.\nBeast of Burden \n\nThis is a reference to a song by The Rolling Stones. 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I also love what Kellen Moore is doing with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough</a> and the Saints offense. They’re worth buying into.\nKC and the Sunshine Band\nKC and the Sunshine Band is a popular group from the ’80s, known for songs like “That’s the Way (I Like It).” You can take <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-concepcion.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Concepcion</a> to make this name work.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" 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Here are your links to the New York Jets this glorious Tuesday in August. Amanda Vogt – Brandon Stephens Knows the Jets’ Defensive Focus Is Takeaways: ‘How Could It Not Be?’ Amanda Vogt & Eric Allen – Jets Practice Report | Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jets Defense Shine on First Day in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8297:\"\n\n\n \n FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JULY 29: Cade Klubnik #10 of the New York Jets throws during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 29, 2026 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! \n\nHere are your links to the <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Tuesday in August.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/brandon-stephens-jets-defense-focused-on-takeaways-08-03-2026\">Amanda Vogt</a> – Brandon Stephens Knows the Jets’ Defensive Focus Is Takeaways: ‘How Could It Not Be?’\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-practice-report-minkah-fitzpatrick-defense-first-day-pads-08-03-2026\">Amanda Vogt & Eric Allen</a> – Jets Practice Report | Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jets Defense Shine on First Day in Pads\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/armand-membou-jets-ready-for-a-jump-in-sophomore-season-training-camp-08-03-2026\">Jack Bell</a> – Jets RT Armand Membou: ‘Stone Faced’ and Ready for a ‘Jump’ in Sophomore Season\n\n<a 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It was inevitable someone would ask the “Super Bowl or bust?” question. Pat Surtain II didn’t take the bait. After all, it’s August. But he didn’t shy away from it, either. Because it’s August with some high expectations. “Our expectations are pretty high, but we are just going to take it […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6493:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 7: Pat Surtain II (2), Ja\'Quan McMillian (29) and Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos prepare for Cam Ward (1) and the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of the Broncos\' 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, September 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nIt was inevitable someone would ask the “Super Bowl or bust?” question. \n\nPat Surtain II didn’t take the bait. After all, it’s August.\n\nBut he didn’t shy away from it, either.\n\nBecause it’s August with some high expectations.\n\n“Our expectations are pretty high, but we are just going to take it week-by-week,” he said, as well-coached in PR as in coverage. “Obviously, that’s the main goal, but it starts right here in training camp and it starts early on in the season. Our main focus is to start out fast and start out hot early. That way we can prepare ourselves to get to that stage.”\n\nAnd the All-Pro corner believes the set-up is perfect for that.\n\n“We have all of the right pieces and the right team … the right guys with the right mentality to start things off the right way. This team is great all across the board.” Pat Surtain II\n\n“We have all of the right pieces and the right team,” Surtain said. “We have the right guys with the right mentality to start things off the right way. This team is great all across the board.”\n\nAnd a big part of that is the guy calling the defense. Having Vance Joseph back another year is not an insignificant piece of the Super Bowl puzzle.\n\n“It does a lot,” Surtain said. “Having ‘VJ’ on our side, a guy that’s been in this league for a long time and knows the ins and outs of this game. When you talk to him, everything about him speaks volumes, but he’s an even better person. Having a guy like that on the defensive side of the ball just translates to success.”\n\nLosing players like John Franklin Myers and PJ Locke means there is a void to fill, but Surtain is confident the coaches and veterans can bring the young guys along to do just that.\n\n“That’s part of the business, as they say,” Surtain noted about losing Myers and Locke. “Obviously when great players leave, you have to count on other guys to step up.”\n\nBetween Sai’vion Jones and Eyioma Uwazurike working to replace Myers’ spot, or JL Skinner and Devon Key filling in for Locke, Surtain is not worried about that happening. There are always young guys stepping up. \n\n\n🔒’d in at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BroncosCamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BroncosCamp</a><a href=\"https://x.com/R_moss5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@R_moss5</a> x <a href=\"https://x.com/PatSurtainll?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PatSurtainll</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/KIop5m5aji\">pic.twitter.com/KIop5m5aji</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2084348666622685475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nJa’Quan McMillian, for example, is primed to be an impact player, says Surtain.\n\n“His mindset is off the charts. The way that he carries himself on and off the field and his work ethic… There are only a few that quite work like him,” he said. “Being undrafted and coming in, nobody knew about him. Now, he’s a hot commodity. It goes to show the work that he’s put in and how much he values and hones in on his craft. I’m excited for ‘J-Mac.’ He’s a big-time player.”\n\nAnd it was Riley Moss who stole the show yesterday when pads came on.\n\nIt was cornerback Riley Moss, however, who stole the show with the play of the day.\n\nDuring the final 11-on-11 team period, Courtland Sutton appeared to catch the ball for a big gain, but Moss wrestled the ball away at the last second for the INT.\n\n“It’s fantastic,” Sean Payton said of the play. “… The ability to be able to catch it as a defensive back, it’s tough if you don’t have decent enough hands because they’ll just throw at you. So, it was a good play.”\n\nIn fact, takeaways will be one major emphasis of improvement over last year’s success — something the defense struggled to get last season.\n\n“That’s true,” Surtain acknowledged. “We can do that when the ball is in the air, capitalize on more opportunities of taking the ball away. Obviously, those game-changing plays are very vital in NFL games. Taking the ball away and just doing that would definitely help us a lot, too.”\n\nBut right now, in training camp, it’s mostly about trusting the process, and the wins will come, Surtain says.\n\n“I feel like every year, everyone has new goals. …I mentioned before starting out fast early on and not allowing anything to go by. I feel like that is our next step and just staying committed to the process,” Surtain added. “Trusting what ‘VJ’ has for us, and trusting us and our defense as a unit. We have the right pieces at the right places. It just feels right right now.”\n\nEven for the six-year veteran, training camp brings a new buzz for the upcoming season, and the buzz this year is good.\n\n“I mean, honestly man, it doesn’t even feel like Year 6. It feels like when I was a rookie just starting to come in, starting to come [out of] my shell, but yes, time is flying” he added. “Just seeing how far this team has come has been quite surreal honestly, to say the least. 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Ten players per week were revealed on NFL Network, and there were reaction shows right after each episode. The list was voted exclusively by the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3485:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 29: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals performs during the Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields on July 29, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen I was in middle school and high school, my springs and summers were spent anticipating the weekly episodes of the NFL Top 100 Players going into the upcoming season. Ten players per week were revealed on NFL Network, and there were reaction shows right after each episode. The list was voted exclusively by the players, and they were usually spot on with the rankings every year. \n\nBut this year, the list is drawing major criticism on Twitter. Lamar Jackson is ranked No. 69. Okay, yes, Jackson missed four games last year and wasn’t as dynamic as he was in 2023 or 2024, but the players are saying there are 68 players better than Jackson? \n\nGoing into this season, they think there are nearly 70 players better than two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson? Look, availability is the best ability, and players do pay attention to production. A player’s whole career, though, should be taken into account when compiling this annual list.\n\nFrom a Bengals’ perspective, Joe Burrow checked in at No. 44 last week. So, there are 43 players better than Joe Burrow? \n\nYeah, sure.\n\nBut the ridiculousness doesn’t stop there. Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence didn’t even make the list. They were ranked just outside the top 100, as revealed early this week. \n\n\nPlayers who just missed the NFL Top 100… 110: Tyler Warren 109: Tee Higgins 108: Brian Branch 107: Devon Witherspoon 106: Jameson Williams 105: Dexter Lawrence 104: Chris Lindstrom 103: CJ Stroud 102: Lane Johnson 101: Mike Evans <a href=\"https://t.co/bjfSYLDg0V\">pic.twitter.com/bjfSYLDg0V</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2084263020973404286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nHold on… so the players who voted think there are 100 players better than BOTH Higgins and Lawrence? Humor me, a little bit.\n\nTee Higgins absolutely justified the Bengals paying him with a terrific 2025 season. All he did, playing with three different starting quarterbacks, was score 11 receiving touchdowns on 59 receptions for 846 yards. \n\nLawrence may have only had a half-sack last season. But as we have talked about at length this offseason, a change of scenery could be exactly what he needs to get back to his beast-like production from the middle of the defensive line. Let’s not forget he had nine sacks in 2024, and that was only in 12 games. \n\nLook, players and coaches know the NFL game better than anybody. That’s why the NFL Top 100 Players list used to matter significantly. It was a refreshing concept to have the players be the only ones voting. But this year, the list is coming into serious question and is being heavily criticized. For the players who voted, thinking there are 100 better players than Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence is lunacy. \n\nAnd 43 better players than Joe Burrow? 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Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason, New England’s top seven now features Brown, Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III. Rather than viewing the room as crowded, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6345:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - July 28: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver Mack Hollins shake hands at training camp on July 28, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots wide receiver room is one of the deepest position groups on the roster.\n\nFollowing the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason, New England’s top seven now features Brown, Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III.\n\nRather than viewing the room as crowded, Drake Maye sees it as competitive. Appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday, the quarterback broke down the group, starting with his two newest targets.\n\n\n“Start off the bat with A.J., having him coming in and kind of set the tone for the room. I think him and Romeo — the guys in there, they’ve really enjoyed the competitive drive in that room. People say it’s a crowded room but, as you know as receivers go, you’re going to need everybody.\n\n\n\n“With A.J., the ability for him to not only make me look good, but go out there and make plays and catch the football; we were watching some of his ‘target tape’ the other day, and him being able to take a slant, take an under, and take it to the house. But at the same time he has route craft and he knows you can’t just win everything physically. At some point, you have to use routes, use his technique, and he does a great job.\n\n\n\n“I think Romeo has done a great job coming in here and learning the offense. He hasn’t been in an offense like this that has some decision-making [for receivers]. I think he’s getting better and better as he’s gotten through OTAs and even in camp, he’s making some great plays for us. He’s kind of shifty and has a little wiggle to him that I didn’t really expect throwing to him in camp.”\n\n\nThrough eight training camp practices, Maye’s chemistry with both Brown and Doubs has progressed nicely. When the offense breaks the huddle in 11 personnel, those two are stapled on Maye’s sides. In the slot, however, has primarily been DeMario Douglas.\n\n\n“Next up, we have Pop in the slot,” Maye said. “I think Pop’s the one from last year that’s just continuing to get better and better. You see it every year. From my rookie year being with him to Year 3 now, just kind of the connection and knowing how he runs routes. I think he does a great job in man; it’s hard to cover him. So he’s going to be a big piece of what we do when we’re in ‘11’ personnel. I’m looking forward to seeing how he continues to grow and make more plays this year. I think he definitely will.”\n\n\nLast season, veteran free agent addition Mack Hollins led all Patriots wide receivers playing 68 percent of the offensive snaps. Hollins turned in a productive season catching 46 passes for 550 yards while being a strong veteran presence in the locker room.\n\n\n“Mack is kind of the Swiss-Army knife. He does it all,” Maye explained. “He’s obviously big in the run game, but I think Coach [McDaniels] rewards him with play-action off it. So he always says, ‘Just throw it to me on the in-cuts.’ He loves [that]. He’s big and has that demeanor to him that people feed off, that energy about him.”\n\n\nNew England’s wide receiver room then features a pair of second-year players in Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III, who are both pushing for larger roles this season.\n\n\n“Kyle, last year, was kind of a big-play guy,” Maye said. “I think he’s worked hard to be able to [run] different routes and be able to build his route-arsenal coming into his second year. I’m looking forward to seeing how that goes. And obviously he’s a deep threat, he’s fast, can run by people – which is always something the defense has to think about. \n\n\n\n“Then Chis, you can’t forget about Efton Chism. He kind of became one of those guys late in the season when Mack got hurt, he had a role where we tried to replace what Mack does. I think the biggest thing with Chis is he’s just doing the right things and making a lot of plays. He was a big preseason guy last year and so he’ll probably continue to make plays.”\n\n\nLast but not least, Maye mentioned wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. The twos chemistry has been apparent over their two seasons together, but the 24-year old has been in the middle of trade talks this offseason as he enters the last year of his rookie contract and has been pushed down the depth chart.\n\n\n“Probably the last one is Boutte,” Maye said. “He’s a comforting receiver to throw to. You get to know him – same thing as Pop, this is my third year with Boutte and I was throwing to him on scout team when I was a rookie. Now we’re making plays; I threw my first touchdown to him. He’s just one of those guys that is quiet, does everything the right way, cares about his teammates, and he just puts his head down and works. There’s a lot of talk about whatever you want to say with Boutte, but he just continues to make plays. 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Literally. Chicago Tribune paywall.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/the-best-quote-to-come-out-of-chicago-bears-training-camp-on-day-5\">The Best Quote to Come Out of Chicago Bears Training Camp on Day 5</a>\n\nBen Johnson had some praise for Tyrique Stevenson while also noting a point of emphasis for the Chicago Bears cornerback.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE – NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/greg-olsen-could-be-the-eventual-successor-to-tony-romo\">Greg Olsen could be the eventual successor to Tony Romo</a>\n\nThe former Chicago Bear is a better announcer than Tony Romo anyway… \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nick-foles-clay-matthews-join-netflix-studio-show-for-the-week-1-game-in-australia\">Nick Foles, Clay Matthews join Netflix studio show</a>\n\nNick Foles is in the news again today in Chicago. Clay Matthews? Not so much.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jerry-jones-would-be-open-to-selling-a-minority-share-of-cowboys-to-mark-cuban\">Jerry Jones would be “open to” selling a minority share of Cowboys to Mark Cuban</a>\n\nNow there’s a Dynamic Duo. Will mark play Robin to Jerry’s Batman?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-dt-walter-nolen-is-healthy-and-motivated\">Cardinals DT Walter Nolen is healthy and motivated</a>\n\nMotivated DL who is now healthy? Sounds oddly familar for some reason.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jaylen-warren-first-day-of-practice-in-pads-was-most-tame-uneventful-hes-seen\">Jaylen Warren: First day of practice in pads was “most tame, uneventful” he’s seen</a>\n\nI’m not a betting man, but if I were I would absolutely be betting the under on Steelers wins this year. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-have-no-deadline-to-name-a-starting-center\">Ravens have no deadline to name a starting center</a>\n\nOdd. I would think that the first snap of the season on offense would actually be the definitive end of the starting center debate. I guess not.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-teammates-say-daniel-jones-looks-like-he-never-got-hurt\">Colts teammates say Daniel Jones looks like he never got hurt</a>\n\nInjury recovery times are getting crazy short these days.\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/espn-has-no-comment-on-aaron-rodgers-comments-on-espn-about-espn\">ESPN has no comment on Aaron Rodgers’s comments on ESPN, about ESPN</a>\n\nAaron Rodgers has no comments on ESPN’s no comment on Arron’s comments about ESPN either. 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Here are the Giants stories you need to know for Tuesday morning. The four-word approach that has Arvell Reese destined to be a Giants’ menace | New York Post They smile, or even chuckle, at the mere mention of No. 52. A star is being born at Camp Harbaugh […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6100:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the Giants stories you need to know for Tuesday morning.\n\nThe four-word approach that has Arvell Reese destined to be a Giants’ menace | New York Post\n\n\nThey smile, or even chuckle, at the mere mention of No. 52. \n\n\n\nA star is being born at Camp Harbaugh and his name is Arvell Reese. \n\n\n\nThe prized rookie was the best player on the field on a penalty-filled day under a drenching rain when the pads came on for the first time.\n\n\n\nHe was everywhere … in the backfield for a sack against left tackle Andrew Thomas, for a TFL, and on a couple of other occasions when he looked like a human magnet tracking device.\n\n\n\nOn both sides of the ball, they are gushing about Arvell Reese.\n\n\n\n“No. 52 — that boy!” Tyrone Tracy Jr. said. “He’s big, strong, physical. He’s a great football player.\n\n\n\n“Arvell is See Ball, Get Ball. \n\n\n\n“I think that’s the best way to describe him: See Ball, Get Ball. He’s gonna run fast, he’s gonna hit hard and he’s gonna be around the ball at all times.”\n\n\nGiants running backs embracing ‘opportunity to show ourselves’ in John Harbaugh’s system | <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/giants-running-backs-embracing-opportunity-to-show-ourselves/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/giants-running-backs-embracing-opportunity-to-show-ourselves/\">New York Post</a>\n\n\n“We don’t see it as a lot of weight on our shoulders, we see it as opportunity,” said Tyrone Tracy Jr., who is coming off back-to-back seasons with more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage.\n\n\n\n“Opportunity to show ourselves, opportunity to really show the NFL who we are and what we can be. I think we can be a premier running back group.”\n\n\nVeteran receiver becoming QBs’ safety blanket as Giants rookie keeps big plays coming | <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/calvin-austin-becoming-giants-qbs-safety-blanket-as-malachi-fields-keeps-big-plays-coming/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/calvin-austin-becoming-giants-qbs-safety-blanket-as-malachi-fields-keeps-big-plays-coming/\">New York Post</a>\n\nCalvin Austin is emerging as a major security blanket for all the quarterbacks.\n\nGiants’ Arvell Reese flashes game-changing potential; Jaxson Dart, offense sputter again | The Athletic\n\nWhat happened while the Giants practiced in the rain.\n\nWhy Jaxson Dart, Giants offense have scuffled early, and why John Harbaugh isn’t worried | <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487554/2026/08/03/new-york-giants-training-camp-jaxson-dart-john-harbaugh/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487554/2026/08/03/new-york-giants-training-camp-jaxson-dart-john-harbaugh/\">The Athletic</a>\n\n\nThe goal for the New York Giants never was to have quarterback Jaxson Dart operating at his peak at the start of August. It was understood that it was going to be a process as Dart acclimated to a new offense. The expected growing pains have been evident in the first four practices of training camp.\n\n\nDexter Lawrence making instant impact at Bengals camp: ‘Honestly, he’s been terrorizing practice’ | <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/dexter-lawrence-making-instant-impact-at-bengals-camp-honestly-hes-been-terrorizing-practice-231102266.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/dexter-lawrence-making-instant-impact-at-bengals-camp-honestly-hes-been-terrorizing-practice-231102266.html\">Yahoo Sports</a>\n\n\nHonestly, he’s been terrorizing practice,” wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase told Yahoo Sports. “I can honestly say that.”\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166674/training-camp-practice-no-5-winners-losers-takeaways-schedule\">No. 5 pick Arvell Reese dominates Giants’ fifth training camp practice</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166654/ny-giants-training-camp-practice-no-5-discussion-news-updates\">Giants training camp, practice No. 5: Discussion, news, updates</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/166623/training-camp-53-man-roster-projection-week-1-update-locks-bubble-players-long-shots\">Giants 53-man roster projection, Week 1 update: Locks, bubble players, long shots</a>\n\n\nSubmit a question\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785837600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13377;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Arvell Reese\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:903;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c16eda0c0410f9d3c50da90817ce899f\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Bengals training camp Day 6 News and discussion\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/195391/bengals-training-camp-day-6-news-and-discussion\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"The news from Monday’s training camp session was once again about the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense making plays. After an offseason of additions, this is music to fans’ ears. As the pads came on, the impact of free agent signing Jonathan Allen and the blockbuster trade for Dexter Lawrence II was felt all over the practice […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5389:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 29: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals performs during the Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields on July 29, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe news from Monday’s training camp session was once again about the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense making plays. After an offseason of additions, this is music to fans’ ears. As the pads came on, the impact of free agent signing Jonathan Allen and the blockbuster trade for Dexter Lawrence II was felt all over the practice fields outside of Paycor Stadium.\n\nWhile the defense’s performance has been applauded, some are wondering if concern for the offense is warranted. Reports state that Zac Taylor’s offense has been operating from under center more than we’ve seen in any training camp, but the results seem mixed. While the run game had success Monday, the defense appeared to win more of the passing situations.\n\nWe’re in early August, so it isn’t time to panic about the offense, but coming out of training camp with confidence and momentum could do wonders for a defense that ranked at or near the bottom of the NFL in 2025.Bengals News\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/dexter-lawrence-making-instant-impact-at-bengals-camp-honestly-hes-been-terrorizing-practice-231102266.html\">Dexter Lawrence making instant impact at Bengals camp: ‘Honestly, he’s been terrorizing practice’</a>\n\n\n“A maligned Bengals defense loaded up on offseason upgrades to the tune of a practice group that offensive players say is more intense and competitive than Cincinnati’s defense flashed last training camp.“\n\n\nCould one player make that big of a difference on a defense? It appears that it could. Add that to the other offseason additions, and it is easy to see why the offense can see a difference in the 2026 defense as training camp ramps up.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49512851/joe-burrow-cincinnati-bengals-find-camaraderie-unusual-battlefield\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49512851/joe-burrow-cincinnati-bengals-find-camaraderie-unusual-battlefield\">Joe Burrow, Bengals find camaraderie on unusual battlefield</a>\n\n\n“Cincinnati’s <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448120/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">first week of training camp</a> has featured a few spirited practices, a noted <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49481418/bengals-shemar-stewart-carted-left-leg-injury\">practice scuffle</a> and an intense edge from a team sick of missing the playoffs. But as it has looked to put the rest of the AFC North in check in 2026, the first days of the season have also featured a chessboard.“\n\n\nPlenty of work takes place on the field during training camp, but connections are made in the locker room just as much, if not more. Players spending tons of time with one another and finding ways to connect beyond the game are crucial. This year, the thing that is bringing them together appears to be a chessboard.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/training-camp-report-a-dax-hill-vignette-as-bengals-put-on-the-pads\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/training-camp-report-a-dax-hill-vignette-as-bengals-put-on-the-pads\">Training Camp Report | A Dax Hill Vignette As Bengals Put On The Pads</a>\n\n\n“I feel like we can play a lot faster, be more confident and play faster knowing the ball has to come out. Simple as that,”\n\n\nMonday was reportedly a great day for Dax Hill. With all the talk about DJ Turner II’s contract, Hill is entering a contract year as well. Hill has battled injuries and played several different positions in his time in Cincinnati, but that experience and versatility were on full display for the first day in pads.\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/bengals-training-camp-takeaways-first-practice-pads-dj-turner-injury-update-joe-burrow-under-center/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/bengals-training-camp-takeaways-first-practice-pads-dj-turner-injury-update-joe-burrow-under-center/\">Bengals experience false alarm in first padded practice of training camp, Joe Burrow and the offense struggle in specific area</a>\n\n\n“The 25 year-old is eligible for a big-time payday before the regular season begins, which is when Cincinnati traditionally finalize its biggest internal contracts. He’s been completely locked in despite the potential distraction and it’s great to see him push through what appeared to be a cramp.”\n\n\nA scare at training camp to say the least. For DJ Turner II, it comes while contract negotiations are presumably going on behind the scenes. Thankfully, Hill was able to get back on the field quickly. Meanwhile, the Bengals’ offense struggled in an area it would really benefit them to succeed at.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785837600;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5847;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Dexter Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:904;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"350c1a907cb0a38570ad2a8125e2a77b\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"49ers News: This preseason is forecasted for some spectacular hype trains\";s:4:\"link\";s:259:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160950/49ers-news-training-camp-preseason-battles-position-roster-spot-projection-mike-evans-quad-strain-brant-boyer-deebo-samuel-jaden-duggar-enrique-cruz-bergen-watkins-cornerbacks-defense-joint-practice\";s:11:\"description\";s:380:\"Mike Evans misses 49ers practice as injuries threaten to derail punter battle (paywall) “The injury doesn’t appear to be a long-term concern. Evans watched practice in street clothes and did some light receiver drills during the special teams portion of practice. Two other receivers, Stribling (hamstring tightness) and Christian Kirk (calf strain), were seen sprinting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10851:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Will Pauling #4 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility on July 27, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7490017/2026/08/03/mike-evans-injury-49ers-training-camp/\">Mike Evans misses 49ers practice as injuries threaten to derail punter battle (paywall) </a>“The injury doesn’t appear to be a long-term concern. Evans watched practice in street clothes and did some light receiver drills during the special teams portion of practice.\n\nTwo other receivers, Stribling (hamstring tightness) and Christian Kirk (calf strain), were seen sprinting on a side field in practice. Stribling was going full speed. Kirk seemed to be at three-quarters speed.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/202016-transcript-coordinator-updates-training-battles/\">49ers coordinator Brant Boyer shares updates on key training camp battles </a>“There’s a handful of guys and, to be honest with you, hopefully somebody emerges. I think [WR Jacob] Cowling, Pauling, [WR Jordan] Watkins, all those guys are back there. [WR] Junior Bergen. There’s a big handful of guys, and hopefully they can make great decisions and catch the ball first and foremost. That’s what’s most important. Pauling’s got a really good skill set. There’s a lot of guys that have good skill sets. It’s a matter of, can they make the right decisions? Can they block a gunner when they’re supposed to? Can they let a ball hit the ground when they’re supposed to? Can they go up and catch a fair catch when they’re supposed to? There’s a lot more that goes into it than just returning the ball. We’re trying to find the guy that has the whole package, that we can count on every week, that can catch the ball and make great decisions.”\n\n<a href=\"https://hutchreport.substack.com/p/49ers-camp-notes-im-all-in-on-romello\">49ers Camp Notes: I’m all in on Romello Height (paywall) </a>“[Height’s] arms are short, though, which raises a question about whether he actually finishes plays himself. He might end up being more of a guy who creates sacks for someone else than one who racks them up personally — more pressures than finishes. What I’m confident of is his ability as a disruptor, even if it’s a bit role.\n\nI do know I saw him cook Colton McKivitz at least once on Monday. Another time, I saw him spin inside violently, forcing Dominick Puni to help. He and McKivitz ultimately drove Height into the ground, but it also meant Puni had to account for him. It was a proactive double team on a rookie. If people are having to double-team Height the way they double Nick Bosa or Osa Odighizuwa, that’s going to result in sacks and meaningful pressure elsewhere on the line. I’m legitimately all in on this kid as a pass rusher. He has a four-move bag I outlined in the draft guide that’s predicated on converting speed and hesitation……Good day for both starting corners. Deommodore Lenoir had at least a couple of breakups, including one on Jake Tonges. \n\nRenardo Green looked pretty good. I loved that he, Marques Sigle, and Dre Brown were all communicating together. That communication is fundamental to raising the defense’s ceiling. Green had a full clamp on Jordan Watkins in the red zone…..\n\nTonges looks really good. I think he’s a great No. 2 receiving tight end I’d expect production from him regardless of George Kittle’s status. Jordan Watkins showed up from time to time and looked alright.\n\nThere was one incredible catch from Brayden Willis: a back-shoulder, one-handed grab, defended by (I think) Patrick McMorris. That was the only time I really noticed Willis.\n\nGood stuff from Junior Bergen. Popped up in a lot of different places. Demarcus Robinson also had at least one nice grab early on….Keep an eye on Bryson Eason. He’s a hefty guy who packs some real punch with his hands. I think he has a route to make the team, especially with Gracen Halton not practicing.“ <a href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/mike-evans-joins-49ers-long-list-injuries-22371852.php\">Mike Evans joins 49ers’ growing list of injuries despite team’s dialed-back camp (paywall)</a> “Jaden Dugger was drafted in the fifth round to play linebacker. His versatility, however, was notable after he played linebacker, edge and safety at different points in his college career. Monday was the first time Dugger worked with the defensive line group, which was particularly shorthanded due to injury. Dugger recorded what would’ve been a sack in a live setting from a defensive end’s alignment.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/53-man-roster-projection-training-camp-3/1953982/\">Matt Maiocco’s 53-man 49ers roster projection 1.0 ahead of the 2026 NFL season</a> “Cowing looks the most comfortable among all the candidates when he is fielding punts. Winning that job in the return game will lock him into one of those spots.….The last couple spots [on the defensive line] are wide open, and such players as Sample, Sebastian Valdez, Bryson Eason and James Thompson still have plenty of time to win their spots….There is good competition among the cornerbacks. Veteran Nate Hobbs is definitely right there for one of these spots, as is fourth-round draft pick Ephesians Prysock. Depending on how he looks in the two joint practices and three preseason games, Prysock could be a no-brainer to win a spot on the team. The 49ers might feel that way, anyway, because he was selected in the fourth round and has a lot of promise. But, right now, Luter is looking good as one of the backups behind the top four guys: Lenoir, Green, Stout and Jones.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487823/2026/08/03/49ers-training-camp-enrique-cruz-jr/\">Do the 49ers finally have a Trent Williams heir? Enrique Cruz Jr. is off to a good start (paywall)</a> “Instead, the least experienced of them all, rookie Enrique Cruz Jr., bounded into the huddle like an eager golden retriever, and the second-team offense didn’t skip a beat.\n\n“Coach, who goes in?” Cruz recalled excitedly asking Chris Foerster. The offensive line coach’s quick response: “You! 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He’s tough to judge from because there wasn’t much of a sample size last season and now it’s mostly camp news and hype. He’s a tough one to judge. submitted by /u/Crypto-bodhi1999 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:689:\"I like the upside of him a lot and don’t buy that Rodriquez is gonna be as much competition as a lot of people do but what do you think of his talent level and scheme fit? He’s tough to judge from because there wasn’t much of a sample size last season and now it’s mostly camp news and hype. 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Beyond not having Tucker Kraft, who is still ramping back up in practice after suffering a season-ending ACL tear in 2025, the Packers were also down Luke Musgrave (neck) and R.J. Maryland (hamstring) going into practice on Monday. The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5394:\"\n\n\n \n COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 11: Tennessee Volunteers tight end McCallan Castles (34) during a SEC conference game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers held on Saturday Nov 11, 2023 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia MO. (Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers’ tight end room is extremely banged up right now. Beyond not having Tucker Kraft, who is still ramping back up in practice after suffering a season-ending ACL tear in 2025, the Packers were also down Luke Musgrave (neck) and R.J. Maryland (hamstring) <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-preseason/84280/packers-training-camp-recap-trey-smack-is-starting-shaky\">going into practice on Monday</a>. <a href=\"https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/2084365039411098099\">The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman</a> noticed that Luke Lachey, who <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/83396/packers-re-sign-te-luke-lachey-release-wr\">was signed by the Packers in mid-June</a> after initially failing his physical due to a hamstring issue, was also in a boot and on a scooter post-practice.\n\nHow many healthy bodies did that leave Green Bay with at the tight end position?\n\n\nJosh Whyle\n\n\n\nDrake Dabney\n\n\n\nMessiah Swinson\n\n\n\nThomas Yassmin\n\n\nThat’s it! And Yassmin, an Aussie, is an international exemption player, so he doesn’t even count against the team’s 90-man roster.\n\nIn order to correct their numbers problem, the Packers will be re-signing McCallan Castles, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/packers-will-sign-tight-end-after-two-more-players-were-injured\">according to Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber</a>. Castles was first signed by Green Bay last November, after a series of injuries at the position led to Whyle being called up from the practice squad. On January 1st, Castles was placed on the team’s practice squad injury list, which essentially functions as the practice squad’s injured reserve. After the season, he signed a reserve/futures deal with the Packers, but was waived by the team before the 2026 draft.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84207/packers-work-out-pass-catchers-long-snappers-on-thursday\">Castles worked out with Green Bay last week</a>, along with six other tight ends, including Yassmin, who was eventually signed by the team.\n\n\nMcCallan Castles is a TE prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored a 8.59 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RAS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RAS</a> out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 170 out of 1199 TE from 1987 to 2024. <a href=\"https://t.co/nSogMXrQ5U\">https://t.co/nSogMXrQ5U</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Y8yH5UrGZa\">pic.twitter.com/Y8yH5UrGZa</a>— RAS.football (@MathBomb) <a href=\"https://x.com/MathBomb/status/1780989668697210918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 18, 2024</a>\n\n\nCastles has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game and hasn’t even played for the Packers in the preseason, but there’s a chance he’ll get that shot in 2026. At the college level, he began his career at Cal, where he posted one reception for 15 yards over two seasons before dropping down to the FCS level at UC-Davis. With UC-Davis, he recorded 69 receptions for 928 yards and nine touchdowns over three years before making the jump back up to the FBS, where he played his final year at Tennessee (22 receptions for 283 yards and five touchdowns).\n\nHe went undrafted in the 2024 class and had stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams before coming to Green Bay. Back in 2024, Castles was ranked as <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399690/2024/04/10/nfl-draft-2024-the-beast-dane-brugler/\">The Athletic’s Dane Brugler’s #19 tight end</a> (14 were given draftable grades) and received a priority free agent grade.\n\nHere is what Brugler had to say about the non-combine invite:\n\n\nSUMMARY: McCallan (mick-CAL-un) Castles grew up north of Denver with his father (Thomas), who ran track at UC Riverside, and mother (Alison), who played basketball at Idaho State. Castles played football, baseball, basketball and ran track in high school, initiall y at Berthoud High (Colo.) and then at South Lake Tahoe. He was an All-State tight end and League MVP in basketball. A three-star recruit, Castles signed with Cal but left two games into his second season. After three seasons at UC Davis, he transferred to Tennessee. Primarily an inline blocker at UC Davis, Castles worked out of the slot in Knoxville and had uneven results blocking in space and consistently getting open. Overall, Castles needs to improve his special-teams resume and blocking consistency to stick, but his basketball background is evident.\n\n\nThe Packers’ roster is currently full, which means that Green Bay will need to make a corresponding roster move to allow for Castles to join the roster before tomorrow’s practice. 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Coaches loathe distractions, and Rodgers gratuitously created one on Monday.Last year, Rodgers didn\'t appear once on McAfee\'s show during the season, breaking from a habit of showing up on Tuesdays and, from time to time, spouting off on all sorts of things that prompted scrutiny and criticism. It doesn\'t take a genius (which qualifies me for the job) to conclude that former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin found a way to persuade Rodgers to restrict his 2025 media appearances to the league-required midweek and post-game press conferences.Tomlin lived it with former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, whose prior habit of making weekly appearances on 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh created periodic issues that kept Tomlin from fully focusing on the task of preparing his team to win football games. Eventually, and possibly at Tomlin\'s suggestion, Roethlisberger stopped doing it.If Tomlin were still the coach in Pittsburgh, would Rodgers have gone scorched earth on Dr. Anthony Fauci and ESPN? Probably not.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785812614;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:912;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"498ec6578606aab59e4fb8921bc954eb\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Colts Training Camp ‘Day 5’: Quick Hits\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-training-camp/125918/colts-training-camp-day-5-quick-hits\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"Shane Steichen was back, and the Indianapolis Colts completed their first padded practice of team training camp, with some sizzles and surprises on the morning. Without further ado, let’s get to it: Indiana Jones and the Road to Recovery Leonard Leading the QB2 Competition? Sauce Smothering Patchwork Indy WRs Rookie RB Seth McGowan Rising on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5652:\"\n\n\n \n WESTFIELD, IN - AUGUST 3: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts training camp practice on August 3, 2026 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nShane Steichen was back, and the Indianapolis Colts completed their first padded practice of team training camp, with some sizzles and surprises on the morning. Without further ado, let’s get to it: \n\n\n\nIndiana Jones and the Road to Recovery \n\n\n\"If you didn\'t tell me this is a hurt quarterback, I wouldn\'t know this was a hurt quarterback.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/BenjaminSolak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BenjaminSolak</a> reports that Daniel Jones is continuing to fully participate in Colts training camp 💪 <a href=\"https://t.co/dUWuT0BxOC\">pic.twitter.com/dUWuT0BxOC</a>— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/SportsCenter/status/2084368710639169721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nLeonard Leading the QB2 Competition?\n\n\nAlso noteworthy out of Colts camp today… (I believe) Anthony Richardson didn’t get any 11-on-11 work outside of the red zone. Don’t want to speak in absolutes here because I’m going off memory, but at minimum, Riley Leonard CLEARLY got more 11-on-11 reps.— Justin Aufiero (@JustinRTBColts) <a href=\"https://x.com/JustinRTBColts/status/2083730371984728246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDaniel Jones 5/7 today, Riley Leonard played 2 of the 3 second team periods <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#colts</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cjycubIQeN\">https://t.co/cjycubIQeN</a>— Fantasy Tags (@FantasyTags) <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyTags/status/2084340295513104886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRiley Leonard now working with the 2nd team in 11 on 11. Nice toss to Will Mallory over the middle. Gain of 15. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2084294027835228251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nSauce Smothering Patchwork Indy WRs\n\n\nno fly zone around 1. <a href=\"https://t.co/0K5MwNgyCJ\">pic.twitter.com/0K5MwNgyCJ</a>— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) <a href=\"https://x.com/Colts/status/2084372482316751099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSauce Gardner another impressive pass break up in first 11 on 11 team period of the day. He’s looking like himself early on in camp. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2084287341917552719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRookie RB Seth McGowan Rising on Roster\n\n\nRookie seventh-round pick Seth McGowan is making his case for being the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a>’ backup running back. —> <a href=\"https://t.co/I01gal4ubx\">https://t.co/I01gal4ubx</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Nyqp91JFNl\">pic.twitter.com/Nyqp91JFNl</a>— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2084416905952084215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRookie AJ Haulcy Runs with 1st-Team D\n\n\nAfter working alongside S Cam Bynum in first couple of practices, S Hunter Wohler is missing time with a hamstring injury. That\'s moved rookie A.J. Haulcy into the starting lineup.— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) <a href=\"https://x.com/mchappell51/status/2084347585075044498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRookie CJ Allen with an Unheralded Play\n\n\nA moment that stood out during the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> first padded practice of training camp was when rookie LB CJ Allen met a pulling Quenton Nelson at the line of scrimmage. It was impressive how quickly Allen filled the hole. Nelson made sure to give his approval to the rook afterwards.— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) <a href=\"https://x.com/nerlens_/status/2084329472728219724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRed Hot Grupe Grabbing Hold of PK Battle\n\n\nColts Day 5. First in full pads, FGs early. Blake Grupe 5/5 *26 *39 *44 *50 ^57 11/11 so far in camp— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) <a href=\"https://x.com/mchappell51/status/2084284874702103010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nShane Steichen is Back Along the Sidelines\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> HC Shane Steichen is back at practice today after missing Saturday’s practice due to a personal matter.— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2084282389455356384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nDT Derrick Nnadi Dealing with Toe Injury\n\n\nSome injury updates from Shane Steichen: -S Hunter Wohler dealing with a hamstring injury. Saw a bunch of 1st team reps early in camp, but missed the last couple days. A.J. Haulcy carrying the workload since. -DT Derrick Nnadi dealing with a toe injury.— Nathan Brown (@By_NathanBrown) <a href=\"https://x.com/By_NathanBrown/status/2084310660909781154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785807280;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Indianapolis Colts Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5870;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Daniel Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12470;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Riley Leonard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13424;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Seth McGowan\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:913;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"24d4d00cfa99c6d6dc8c13a5f2b9c503\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Buffalo Bills S Sam Franklin Jr. starts for injured C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Monday\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/137800/buffalo-bills-s-sam-franklin-jr-starts-for-injured-c-j-gardner-johnson-on-monday\";s:11:\"description\";s:370:\"When Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson picked up an injury during Saturday’s training camp practice, Bills Mafia held its collective breath. Gardner-Johnson has quickly won over Bills fans, and many believe he’s just what the doctor ordered on defense. Though we’re just into Week 2 of training camp, the thought of losing Gardner-Johnson left people […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6112:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Sam Franklin Jr. #28 of the Buffalo Bills looks on during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen Buffalo Bills safety <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137667/buffalo-bills-injury-update-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-carted-off-field-at-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137667/buffalo-bills-injury-update-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-carted-off-field-at-training-camp\">C.J. Gardner-Johnson picked up an injury during Saturday’s training camp practice</a>, Bills Mafia held its collective breath. Gardner-Johnson has quickly won over Bills fans, and many believe he’s just what the doctor ordered on defense. Though we’re just into Week 2 of training camp, the thought of losing Gardner-Johnson left people concerned about the team’s depth.\n\nOf course, <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137700/buffalo-bills-injuries-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-suffers-calf-strain\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137700/buffalo-bills-injuries-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-suffers-calf-strain\">Gardner-Johnson’s injury turned out to be a lower leg strain</a>, mercifully ending some fans’ doom-and-gloom “worst-case-its-his-Achilles” sessions. Yet that doesn’t necessarily mean Gardner-Johnson will be running at his typical full speed in the next week or perhaps a bit longer if the team is extra cautious.\n\nWith Gardner-Johnson on the mend, it’s opened up opportunities for the other safeties behind Cole Bishop and CJGJ on Buffalo’s roster. In discussing the Bills’ potential depth chart for the 2026 NFL season, many saw rookie safety Jalon Kilgore as the one most likely to play the role of a first reserve. <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-draft/133494/2026-nfl-draft-results-bills-fifth-round-pick-db-jalon-kilgore-rookie-profile\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-draft/133494/2026-nfl-draft-results-bills-fifth-round-pick-db-jalon-kilgore-rookie-profile\">Kilgore came into the 2026 NFL Draft with a fair bit of hype where some projected him to be selected in Round 2.</a> With that, <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/132927/buffalo-bills-land-s-jalon-kilgore-in-round-5-of-2026-nfl-draft\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/132927/buffalo-bills-land-s-jalon-kilgore-in-round-5-of-2026-nfl-draft\">fans as well analysts alike were enamored with Buffalo’s selection of Kilgore in Round 5</a>. Some are <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137356/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-s-jalon-kilgore\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137356/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-s-jalon-kilgore\">on record saying Kilgore could end up among the Bills’ most productive rookies from the 2026 class</a> — this season and beyond — thanks to <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-draft/132923/bills-steal-traits-based-south-carolina-s-jalon-kilgore-in-round-5-of-2026-nfl-draft\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-draft/132923/bills-steal-traits-based-south-carolina-s-jalon-kilgore-in-round-5-of-2026-nfl-draft\">his freaky athletic traits and abilities and despite a large sampling of on-field tape</a>.\n\nThen came Monday, August 3. Instead of Kilgore claiming those starting reps, veteran safety and special teams ace Sam Franklin Jr. was in to replace Gardner-Johnson. It’s an interesting development, to say the least, where a bigger-bodied safety known for special teams leaps over highly touted younger players and other steely vets — those many viewed as locks to see the field first. Recall, One Bills Drive did make Franklin a free-agent priority this past offseason, <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-salary-cap-contracts/130304/contract-details-for-buffalo-bills-s-sam-franklin-jr-s-3-year-deal\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-salary-cap-contracts/130304/contract-details-for-buffalo-bills-s-sam-franklin-jr-s-3-year-deal\">agreeing to terms with him on a three-year contract</a>.\n\nIt’s important to remember two things: 1 — it’s training camp (and it’s still early), and 2 — the defense is now led by an entirely new set of coaches. Where before certain players may have held favor in Sean McDermott’s court, now the board has reset itself. That means truly renewed opportunities for everyone at all defensive positions. Sure, the new coaches are going to have their guys, but there’s less written in pen these days on defense than in anytime over the prior nine seasons. \n\nFor all we know, defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard could have someone different from the safeties room starting in place of Gardner-Johnson each day of practice. If Leonhard knows one thing it’s safety play, so his instincts should be given a fair bit of initial trust. If that holds true, allowing each of the safeties to get extra reps will likely benefit the depth of that room overall.\n\nWhile Franklin getting featured work at safety is indeed noteworthy, one can expect that <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135702/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-defensive-back-sam-franklin-jr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135702/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-defensive-back-sam-franklin-jr\">his valuable but unsung role on special teams will keep him plenty busy</a> during the season if all goes according to plan.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785806716;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Buffalo Bills News\";i:1;s:27:\"Buffalo Bills Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5893;s:11:\"player_name\";s:20:\"C.J. Gardner-Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:914;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"09b94c054b674e70325c6bbf9bf802ef\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 5 – First Day in Pads\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129437/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-5-first-day-in-pads\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"Day 5 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place on Monday, August 3. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 5 (8/4/26) 1. First Day in Pads: The pads were on for the first time this year. Before practice, head coach Todd Monken elaborated on the expected degree of intensity: 2. Targeting Fannin: On the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7409:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JULY 29: Spencer Fano #55 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 29, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDay 5 of <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/\">Cleveland Browns</a> training camp took place on Monday, August 3.\n\nCleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 5 (8/4/26)\n\n\n\n1. First Day in Pads: The pads were on for the first time this year. Before practice, head coach Todd Monken elaborated on the expected degree of intensity:\n\n\nFirst day in pads for Browns. Todd Monken says the defense will “wrap and release”. First day of gap scheme install for the offense.— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndrewSiciliano/status/2084319704479391896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n2. Targeting Fannin: On the first throw of competitive drills, QB Deshaun Watson (first team) connected with TE Harold Fannin:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> Deshaun Watson to Harold Fannin Jr.: <a href=\"https://t.co/uTgRsx1obq\">pic.twitter.com/uTgRsx1obq</a>— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) <a href=\"https://x.com/AshleyBastock42/status/2084341023790993606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n3. Gabriel Follows Advice: If it worked for one guy, keep going to him. QB Dillon Gabriel also connected with TE Harold Fannin early. Speaking of Gabriel, Monken was asked before practice if he’s earned more reps. Monken indicated that anyone who plays well will earn more reps. Whether it was true or not, some reporters noted that Gabriel saw more action on Day 5.\n\n\nDillon Gabriel ➡️➡️ Harold Fannin, who’s catching everything today. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#browns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/aQxsTxCQDm\">pic.twitter.com/aQxsTxCQDm</a>— Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) <a href=\"https://x.com/dan_labbe/status/2084343370948694271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n4. Concepcion Continues to Shine: The play of the day came when QB Shedeur Sanders connected with WR KC Concepcion on a deep post route:\n\n\nSHEDEUR TO KC 🔥🔥🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/5XDaByGcTX\">pic.twitter.com/5XDaByGcTX</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2084344049801048281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nLater on, the two connected again, this time with Sanders hitting Concepcion over the middle.\n\n\nShedeur Sanders to KC Concepcion over the middle <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/bxwitAcH49\">pic.twitter.com/bxwitAcH49</a>— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) <a href=\"https://x.com/RuiterWrongFAN/status/2084350211036446763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n5. McNeil-Warren’s Playmaking: The playmaking ability of S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren continues to shine early in camp. Here he is in 7-on-7s using his speed to dive and break up a pass by QB Shedeur Sanders.\n\n\nEMW BREAKS IT UP 🔥🔥🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/YZGHdOeNP4\">pic.twitter.com/YZGHdOeNP4</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2084345871169093733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n6. Working on the Quick Passes: In early drills, you can see WR Isaiah Bond catching a pass and simulating bouncing off contact from padded defenders.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> Isaiah Bond works on quick pass <a href=\"https://t.co/WSgO9UjqdT\">pic.twitter.com/WSgO9UjqdT</a>— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) <a href=\"https://x.com/FredGreetham9/status/2084346513484845313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe play was put more into action later, as Concepcion took the quick pass and then worked his magic.\n\n\nWill probably see lots of this from KC Concepcion <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#browns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/VuJPzGSVzb\">pic.twitter.com/VuJPzGSVzb</a>— Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) <a href=\"https://x.com/dan_labbe/status/2084347827107303863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n7. 90 Second Situation: Cleveland concluded practice with the top two quarterbacks running 90 second drills. On QB Deshaun Watson’s reps, the offense went four-and-out, with Concepcion hurting his shoulder on the final play.\n\n\nSanders: deep for Boston incomplete but a flag was thrown. Tylan Wallace then reaches over the DB for a big gain to the 20. TD to Larvadain on a fade route ends practice. Well placed ball. <a href=\"https://t.co/yZi5mjAiqm\">https://t.co/yZi5mjAiqm</a>— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) <a href=\"https://x.com/AkronJackson/status/2084357781499371616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nQB Shedeur Sanders, on the other hand, led a touchdown drive, capped by throws to WR Tylan Wallace and WR Gage Larvadain (for the touchdown).\n\n\nTylan Wallace is firmly on the 53-man roster. Catches the back-shoulder fade from Shedeur Sanders in the 2-min drill <a href=\"https://t.co/Vujn0rkM4l\">pic.twitter.com/Vujn0rkM4l</a>— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/2084357652595736869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> Shedeur Sanders throws a beautiful TD pass to Gage Larvadain to end practice in the two minute drill from 22 yards out in team. <a href=\"https://t.co/i5oJfaj2ry\">pic.twitter.com/i5oJfaj2ry</a>— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) <a href=\"https://x.com/FredGreetham9/status/2084358130784514508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n8. Brownies: LB Carson Schwesinger is dealing with a minor injury, and missed his second straight practice. … While OG Teven Jenkins continues to miss practice, OG KT Leveston continues to take his place. … OG Jack Conley has also gotten some reps in there … CB Myles Bryant exited practice early with the training staff.\n\n9. Up Next: The Browns will practice on Tuesday at 1:30 PM ET. It will be open to the public. I am hoping to make it for my annual in-person training camp report.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785806180;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12506;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Harold Fannin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:915;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e6c1eaf90186b2baca6f45c3b9ba4913\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Some of the rookie QBs are being undervalued imo.\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1veuuj3/some_of_the_rookie_qbs_are_being_undervalued_imo/\";s:11:\"description\";s:882:\"The two I’m referring to are Beck and Allan. Beck has a career backup starting over him, Beck will likely be the starter by week 6 or before their bye. I firmly believe this and if it’s true then superflex leagues that need QBs should be taking him before some of these terrible position players in this class for the upside alone. Allar has arod in his last year ahead of him, if an injury happens or Rodger’s falls off a cliff they have to see what they have in Allar. I could see them possibly going with mason Rudolph but this is also a different coaching staff and I don’t think McCarthy keeps the status quo there. Allar was looking like a first rounder and got hurt his senior year with no good wrs. I think his upside is huge and I don’t see why he’s not being taken higher. Same as Beck in SF leagues. submitted by /u/Firefighter55 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1197:\"The two I’m referring to are Beck and Allan. Beck has a career backup starting over him, Beck will likely be the starter by week 6 or before their bye. I firmly believe this and if it’s true then superflex leagues that need QBs should be taking him before some of these terrible position players in this class for the upside alone. Allar has arod in his last year ahead of him, if an injury happens or Rodger’s falls off a cliff they have to see what they have in Allar. I could see them possibly going with mason Rudolph but this is also a different coaching staff and I don’t think McCarthy keeps the status quo there. Allar was looking like a first rounder and got hurt his senior year with no good wrs. I think his upside is huge and I don’t see why he’s not being taken higher. Same as Beck in SF leagues. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Firefighter55\"> /u/Firefighter55 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1veuuj3/some_of_the_rookie_qbs_are_being_undervalued_imo/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1veuuj3/some_of_the_rookie_qbs_are_being_undervalued_imo/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785803029;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4972;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Mason Rudolph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:916;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a4e8895edef97e716f9cc23b56465855\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Todd Monken: Dillon Gabriel is earning more reps\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/todd-monken-dillon-gabriel-is-earning-more-reps\";s:11:\"description\";s:145:\"In the Cleveland quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, there could be a third candidate creeping up on the outside.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2694:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_shadeurwatson_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"420153\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_shadeurwatson_260730\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_shadeurwatson_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cleveland Browns\",\"title\": \"Breaking down Shedeur vs. Watson competition\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/breaking-down-the-shedeur-sanders-vs-deshaun-watson-competition\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:20:57Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n In the Cleveland quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, there could be a third candidate creeping up on the outside.Dillon Gabriel, drafted two rounds before Sanders in 2025, is performing well enough to earn more chances to perform.\"I said it the other day, everybody’s competing, but you’re not guaranteed the same amount of reps,\" coach Todd Monken told reporters on Monday. \"So it’s up to the player to take advantage and maximize those reps, which I feel like Dillon has done. So we’ll see as we move forward, if that continues, we’ll continue to up his reps. He’s earned that. That’s what every player should expect, right? If they play well, you have to up the reps, or what’s the purpose of playing well?”The best players play. If neither Sanders nor Watson seize the job and Gabriel continues to do the most with the chances he has, why shouldn\'t he get more chances?In theory, that could mean stealing the job from both of them — if he ends up being the best performer of the bunch.Gabriel started six games in 2025, replacing Week 1 starter Joe Flacco. After going 1-5 in those games, Gabriel yielded to Sanders.And so the forgotten man on the depth chart could be forcing the Browns to remember him. 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He played six games with no starts and totaled 11 tackles, two sacks and five quarterback hits.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/news/walter-nolen-iii-healthy-and-hungry-and-camp-aftermath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I don’t feel like I did enough</a>,\" Nolen said, via Darren Urban of the team website. \"Being healthy is a big part of it.\"Nolen had a calf injury early and a meniscus tear in his left knee late.He was limping on the sideline during Friday\'s practice, but Nolen is healthy.“I’m great. It was just a little hiccup,” Nolen said. “We got a long season ahead, so just doing what’s best for me. I’m faithful in the work that I put in. I’m faithful in the Lord, and I feel like everything good.”Nolen dropped 10 pounds in the offseason by giving up junk food. He said he feels \"more explosive\" than last season.The Cardinals are counting on him being more productive, too.\"I can\'t say I\'ve been on a good football team that didn\'t have a very good defensive line, that wreaked havoc,\" coach Mike LaFleur said.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785800290;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12552;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Walter Nolen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:918;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f05a6f3409e943efd4abb638efddf888\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Jaylen Warren: First day of practice in pads was \"most tame, uneventful\" he\'s seen\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jaylen-warren-first-day-of-practice-in-pads-was-most-tame-uneventful-hes-seen\";s:11:\"description\";s:37:\"Things are very different in Latrobe.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2598:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_steelersconvo_260805\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"379546\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_steelersconvo_260805\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_steelersconvo_260805\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Pittsburgh Steelers\",\"title\": \"Will Steelers be physical enough under McCarthy?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/will-pittsburgh-steelers-be-physical-enough-under-mike-mccarthy\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-05T12:50:37Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Things are very different in Latrobe.On the first day of practice in pads with a head coach other than Mike Tomlin in twenty years, the pads weren\'t popping like they used to.“That was the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/sports/training_camp/steelers-ramp-up-physicality-in-first-padded-practice-of-training-camp/article_3c8ed683-819f-43a2-85b6-21c1562006ae.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most tame, uneventful first day in pads</a> I’ve seen in all my years at training camp,” running back Jaylen Warren told reporters after practice, via Nathan Schivins of the Latrobe Bulletin.Warren, in his fifth Steelers training camp, said that it was \"not what we\'re used to.\"It\'s the latest example of the manner in which new coach Mike McCarthy is balancing player health with preparedness. Eyebrows initially were raised when McCarthy said last week that the Steelers will not tackle to the ground.The fundamental differences between training-camp intensity will surely be cited as the biggest difference between the two Mikes, in the event a franchise that never had a losing record under Tomlin finds itself under .500 when the dust settles on the 2026 season.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785799543;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8228;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Warren\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:919;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9c8f91e544e4ce510963b57a91b0483f\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"2026 Denver Broncos Training Camp: Day 3 News and Notes\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/180198/2026-denver-broncos-training-camp-day-3-news-and-notes\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"The Broncos were back on the practice field today after a day off on Sunday, and for the first time this summer, they were in pads. Today’s practice was run-heavy, and the defense came out as the winner. Specifically, cornerback Riley Moss, who made multiple big plays, and the Broncos’ pass rush, including Jonah Elliss, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:22943:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JULY 30: Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos adjusts his hair as he stretches during practice at Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, July 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) \n\nThe Broncos were back on the practice field today after a day off on Sunday, and for the first time this summer, they were in pads. \n\nToday’s practice was run-heavy, and the defense came out as the winner. Specifically, cornerback Riley Moss, who made multiple big plays, and the Broncos’ pass rush, including Jonah Elliss, who got after the quarterback today. We also had an injury scare with starting center Luke Wattenberg, but thankfully Sean Payton told reporters after practice that he believes he will be just fine. \n\n\nPads 🔛, energy 🆙 <a href=\"https://t.co/w5fdW3PuSp\">pic.twitter.com/w5fdW3PuSp</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2084376760536428658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn today’s piece, we have more on the Broncos defense and Riley Moss winning the day, Pat Bryant looking good, a positive update on Luke Wattenberg’s injury, injury updates, news and notes, tweets from camp, and more!\n\nDefense, pass rush, and Riley Moss win the day\n\nThe pads came on today, and the Denver Broncos defense stepped up. Riley Moss was excellent in coverage and showed off his elite athleticism, making an incredible interception; the Broncos pass rush got after the quarterbacks while Jonah Elliss is beginning to look like an early training camp star. \n\n\nRiley Moss just won a 1-on-1 battle vs Sutton on a deep pass down the left sideline. Great coverage and fought for the ball for a McMillian-esque INT A couple plays later, Pat Bryant was able to adjust and high point it over Moss for 15+ yards— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2084331852559740995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nRiley Moss stole the day with his Ja’Quan McMillian-ish interception in practice where he fought the ball away from veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton. He showcased his athleticism throughout practice, and showed why he’s a very good number two cornerback in the NFL. \n\nAfter practice, Head Coach Sean Payton was asked how Moss has grown throughout his career, and he told reporters Moss competes his tail off and that he is moving around really well right now. \n\n\nHe knows obviously what type of attention he’s going to get relative to the routes, the route tree. I think learning to play with his feet, really working on reducing some of those fouls. He competes his tail off. I love that about him. He has those traits where it’s a short mindset, short memory. He’s moving around really well right now.”\n\n\nHe was later asked about his interception vs. Sutton during practice, and Payton told reporters it was “fantastic to watch”. \n\n\n“It’s fantastic to watch because look, there are two things that can happen. You’re either deflecting it, but the ability to be able to catch it as a defensive back, it’s tough if you don’t have decent enough hands because they’ll just throw at you. So it was a good play.”\n\n\nAs we know, Moss is in the final year of his deal with the team, and we assume that the Broncos will need to decide who to re-sign between him and McMillian. So, it will be interesting to see how that goes, but it’s great to see he’s doing well in camp.\n\nAs for Jonah Elliss, he continues to stand out. We’ll see what the future holds for Jonathon Cooper, but it appears that the team has an ascending player here in Elliss. \n\nPat Bryant makes plays\n\nThe Denver Broncos battle for the WR3 job and/or snaps/targets behind starters Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton continues to be one of the top stories in camp. For the first few practices, Marvin Mims was the standout pass catcher who had multiple explosive plays, and today, second-year wide receiver Pat Bryant took his turn at being the standout wide receiver. \n\nRiley Moss and the Broncos defense stole the show, but with Moss in coverage, Bryant caught a beautiful back-shoulder 25-yard pass from quarterback Bo Nix. He followed that with a top-tapping catch from backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. \n\n\nSean Payton sees a clear path for Pat Bryant in Denver\'s offense “It’ll be easy to create his role” <a href=\"https://t.co/f9LrAQD7yq\">pic.twitter.com/f9LrAQD7yq</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2084358801801556011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nAfter practice, Payton was asked where he thinks Bryant can still grow in year two. He told reporters that Bryant has some of the better hands in traffic, he’s really smart, and can play all over the field, which will make it easy to create his role in this offense. \n\n\n“I think his weight’s at a good spot. He has some of the better hands in traffic with his feet on the ground, he’s really good [at] run after the catch. I said this to you guys a year ago, he’s real smart. So he’s someone that can move from ‘X’ to the slot. It’ll be easy creating his role.”\n\n\nBryant is my favorite to win the WR3 job simply because of all the things he can do. We saw his role grow at the end of last year; he has great hands, runs good routes, can block, and simply made plays. I think he can thrive in this role, and I believe we see a second-year jump this season. \n\nLuke Wattenberg injury\n\nEarly during today’s practice, Denver Broncos starting center Luke Wattenberg went down hard and was seen holding his arm and talking with trainers. He never returned to practice, and backup center Alex Forsyth handled the starting center duties for the rest of the practice.\n\n\nSean Payton says they will evaluate Luke Wattenberg but thinks “he’ll be fine”<a href=\"https://x.com/KOAColorado?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KOAColorado</a>— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2084337619354501380?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nThankfully, after practice, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton met with the media and told reporters that he believes starting center Luke Wattenberg will be just fine. \n\n\n“Yes, nothing now. We’ll go ahead and evaluate. I think he’ll be fine.”\n\n\nSo, while we don’t know exactly, it’s good to hear that he thinks he will be fine. However, if he were to miss time, Alex Forsyth stepped in for him nicely at the end of last year, so I believe he can do that in the short-term. If he does miss time, hopefully it’s not for an extended period of time, and he can be ready for Week 1 vs. the Chiefs.\n\nInjury Report\n\n\nGuard Nick Gargiulo remained on the PUP due to a knee injury he suffered last season and is expected to stay on the PUP through the start of the season\n\n\n\nLinebacker Jordan Turner remained on the NFI for undisclosed reasons\n\n\n\nEdge rusher Drew Sanders returned to practice after missing the first couple of days of camp \n\n\n\nTE Caleb Lohner continued to miss practice after undergoing offseason clean-up surgery on his knee\n\n\n\nUDFA WR Joseph Manjack returned to practice today after missing the first few days of camp due to a back injury\n\n\n\nEdge rusher Dondrea Tillman was in pads but working on the side with a wrap on his knee – he reportedly is dealing with a slight hamstring issue\n\n\n\nStarting center Luke Wattenberg went down hard and was holding his arm and was getting looked at by the Broncos trainers – After practice, HC Sean Payton told reporters he thinks that Wattenberg will be fine\n\n\nNews and Notes\n\n\nBroncos were in full pads today for the first time this training camp\n\n\n\nJarrett Stidham was back at QB2 today with Sam Ehlinger working with the 3rd team offense\n\n\n\nRiley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian had PBU’s during the Broncos 7 vs 7 drill\n\n\n\nRiley Moss had an incredible one-handed INT\n\n\n\nRookie DT Tyler Onyedim \n\n\n\nHC Sean Payton will talk with TE Taysom Hill at Drew Brees HOF ceremony this weekend to see where he is mentally\n\n\n\nHC Sean Payton said that Jahdae Barron is NOT playing safety and is a corner\n\n\nTweets from Camp\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> CBs shining early in 7-on-7 work. Riley Moss (who’s had a solid few days) breaks up a pass from Bo Nix to Jaylen Waddle. Two reps later, Ja’Quan McMillian with another PBU on a ball to Waddle in the flat— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084323747969052897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJarrett Stidham the next QB up after Bo Nix today— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084324406000804264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJust finished 1 on 1s OL v DL. Most decisive win was Jordan Jackson with spin move on Calvin Throckmorton.— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2084325073603973373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAlex Singleton with a monster TFL in team. Defensive line held up the offensive line and he made it in the backfield to get JK Dobbins— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084325794013429856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRJ Harvey with a big run to the left. Hit the outside fast with a chance to make a big run.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084325991560917193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNice tight window catch over the middle by Troy Franklin from Stidham— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2084326149866565917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTyler Onyedim just blew up a Badie run in the backfield— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2084326384122593720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDefense pretty clear winner in first <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> team period today. Jonathon Cooper, Nik Bonitto, Jonah Elliss all creating pressure off edge on first day of pads. Rookie ILB Taurean York with a nice snuff-out of a toss to Cody Schrader.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084327394094297490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRiley Moss just wrestled a one-on-one deep ball away from Courtland Sutton for a would-be pick. Was a free play, but a heck of a rep by Moss. He’s looked great in camp thus far IMO— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084330465864097837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPat Bryant’s had a day. Two nice contested grabs this team period, just toe-tapped on an out from Jarrett Stidham— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084331327105778164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix with a beautiful back-shoulder pass to Pat Bryant about 25 yards down field. Good coverage by Riley Moss but great separation by Pat and a great throw.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084330802800963640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> Day 3 of camp is wrapped. Biggest news of the day: Center Luke Wattenberg exited in an early drill and didn’t participate in team period today. Alex Forsyth filled in. Defense largely won day, but Pat Bryant made a couple plays. Riley Moss good day, strong edge reps.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084332549300719908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBiggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Luke Wattenberg left practice with a trainer —Riley Moss showed out, had jump ball INT —Pat Bryant made multiple big catches —Broncos’ pass rush was strong —Pads on— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084332601813369116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHealthy Jonah Elliss is a potential breakout candidate for the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> in 2026. He dealt with multiple injuries last year and never seemed like he was fully able to settle into a good rhythm.— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) <a href=\"https://x.com/ParkerJGabriel/status/2084333469396807881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix slinging it on the first day of pads 🎯 <a href=\"https://t.co/E8mLyKprtt\">pic.twitter.com/E8mLyKprtt</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2084337488907116716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSean Payton will see Taysom Hill this coming weekend at Drew Bree’s’ Hall of Fame induction. Sean will see where he’s at mentally in terms of potentially signing him to the Broncos <a href=\"https://t.co/0izDLhV5Tb\">pic.twitter.com/0izDLhV5Tb</a>— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084337828532752460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJahdae Barron is playing nickel, corner and dime, NOT safety, per Sean Payton. Added he’s doing good— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084337925245018235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRiley Moss is moving around “REALLY” well now, per Sean Payton. Coach loves the way he competes. <a href=\"https://t.co/ILgE5snVwa\">pic.twitter.com/ILgE5snVwa</a>— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084338298022195672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSean Payton said it was “fantastic” to watch Riley Moss’ interception in practice today.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084339297361289502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSean Payton was asked if he’s concerned about Caleb Lohner missing time. Payton didn’t have a timeframe for his return but said he’s concerned when younger players miss time. But he does love his mentality and what he saw before his injury.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084339745795215361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSean Payton confirms he’ll still have a call-sheet on the sidelines. Asked him if he’ll be in Davis Webb’s ear sometimes suggesting plays. Payton: “Some suggestions.” Paused. “Some mandates.” <a href=\"https://t.co/Z2Ub3WyHdy\">pic.twitter.com/Z2Ub3WyHdy</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084339977522192699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nQuotes\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton on how CB Jahdae Barron is doing\n\n“He’s doing good. I read somewhere where we moved him to safety, and I don’t know who wrote the article. I’m not. He’s playing nickel, he’s playing corner and then when we get into dime, he replaces a linebacker. So he’s doing really good. There’s been no position change.”\n\nHead Coach Sean Payto on how DL Eyioma Uwazurike has progressed and how he continues to improve\n\n“Yes with ‘Enyi’ (DL Eyioma Uwazurike)… Good point. I think any one of these guys, if someone in their own sport is off for a year, man, it’s difficult. But he’s young and I think he grew a lot last season. There’s some really good tape. I’m excited about what’s up for him because he has all those traits you’re looking for, and it’s important to him.”\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton on how much of emphasizing turnovers on defense is teachable versus driven by player mentality\n\n“I think the first. I think it’s the mentality of the defense and I would go back to [former NFL Coach] Lovie Smith. When our league started to value the created turnover maybe a little bit more than the possible technique in tackling because there’s that happy medium. But those late 1990 Bucs, Rams defenses, Bears… There were all different players that had played on all the different other teams that maybe didn’t have the same takeaways, but it became so ingrained in what they did defensively. I’ve just seen that, and I think that’s a goal of [Defensive Coordinator] Vance [Joseph], and the defense and all of us really, is that mentality of the ball and what it does to a game. It’s a good question. Now certainly there are those more predisposed with athleticism that can put themselves in position to create more turnovers, but I do think more than anything… We saw two players in this year’s draft that had a rare amount of, not takeaways, but caused fumbles. I’m guessing, if we went and saw their practice, we would probably see that, hear that, feel that being taught.”\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton on if he is concerned about TE Caleb Lohner missing reps\n\n“I always get a little concerned, especially if it’s a younger player. Even going through the draft or signing free agents, when we hear they might miss a portion of, you just realistically know that’s a challenge then. So the sooner the better. Now I do know this, I do know what I was seeing before his injury and the work he’s put in. It’s interesting, when you draft someone like that, you really don’t know the temperament because you haven’t seen enough film, and he in his first year showed us that.”\n\nHead Coach Sean Payton on C Alex Forsyth’s progression and how he adds depth to the offensive line\n\n“Yes, he’s super savvy and smart. He’s one of the smarter guys in that room. You don’t feel a young player. You feel like, if you interviewed him, you’d feel like you’re talking to a seven-year vet. He’s a little bit of an old soul that way and much appreciated though. He’s really talented.”\n\nSafety Talanoa Hufanga on the first day of pads and how it changes things\n\n“It was actually pretty intense today, it feels like. Obviously getting pads on, it just gets more physical down in the trenches. Back end, it’s a little different when you’re covering guys without pads because you don’t have a lot of hand placement to use, but being able to kind of use that surface area that we have now, go out there and kind of get back in the flow, it was fun. It was great.”\n\nSafety Talanoa Hufanga on being named a team captain last season and how much his leadership role on the team has meant to him\n\n“It was a true honor. I’ll be honest, I’ve never been captain before. So that was something that shocked me. They honestly presented to me. It was one of those things like I never really knew I could be something like that in terms of it seemed like I had to be a little bit more vocal than I ever was because I’m a very communicating person on the field, not necessarily to break the huddle down and doing that stuff, but it kind of turned into that and it was kind of something that I had to learn. That’s what they want us. They want us to be uncomfortable. It was definitely something I grew out of my shell to do.”\n\nTE Adam Trautman on Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb’s youth and personality\n\n“I’ve had a bunch of experience with that because Declan Doyle, obviously the offensive coordinator for the Ravens, he was our tight ends coach here and he was barely younger than me. So you kind of are familiar of how to deal with that. But [Offensive Coordinator] Davis [Webb] also played. So he also understands a lot of it. He brings a lot of energy. Obviously he relates to the players as well. We’re excited to have him. He is a little ball of energy out there honestly, and it’s pretty fun. It’s cool to get into meetings and just watch him talk about concepts, scheme, everything as a whole. That’s really cool because you never really stop learning this league because there are new concepts every year. There are new fads of things people like to do, like the new trend. So yes, it’s cool to watch him talk about things.”\n\nTE Adam Trautman on QB Bo Nix’s confidence going into Year 3\n\n“I think he made tremendous progress last year, in just the fact of control and confidence… You could feel, ‘It’s my offense.’ [QB] Bo [Nix]’s offense obviously. He has even more of that this year. He understands the concepts wholly. He knows where he wants people. Sometimes you go in there, and it’s the drawing on a piece of paper and it’s like, ‘You’re supposed to be here.’ He’s like, ‘All right, that’s cool, but I like it this way.’ That’s a conversation him and [Offensive Coordinator] Davis [Webb] have all the time, I’m sure. He’s just in full total control. 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While appearing on ESPN.Per an ESPN spokesperson, ESPN has no comment regarding Rodgers\'s comments.Rodgers\'s rant initially focused on Dr. Anthony Fauci, as Rodgers did a COVID victory lap — one that glossed over the fact that Rodgers was disingenuous at best when he misled reporters in August 2021 on the question of whether he had received a vaccine. Rodgers then pivoted to ESPN, for not covering Fauci\'s repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing last Thursday. (Should it have been the lead item on SportsCenter?)“How much time did the network spend on that?” Rodgers said. “How much time do they spend on my responses every week? On my vaccination status, on Taylor [Swift] and Travis [Kelce’s] wedding? Did they do even a minute? Did they do even a minute on Tony Fauci? No, I bet they didn’t.”Rodgers also chastised ESPN for not covering the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation.“Then there was another scandal this offseason, too, involving a voter for MVP, for coach of the year,” Rodgers said. “How much time did your network spend on that? . . . Like, you have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN that covers our league at the highest level, and there’s a major scandal, and it’s just, like, nobody can fucking talk about it. What are we even doing here? . . . [I]f it’s affecting certain things, if there’s leaks going on, if there’s tampering going on, if that person is also an MVP voter and a coach of the year voter.”While ESPN did cover it to an extent, it wasn\'t as big of a deal as it could have been. A thorough item from Ben Strauss was posted by ESPN.com<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48512053/dianna-russini-mike-vrabel-photos-athletic-patriots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> on a Friday afternoon</a>, with no corresponding car wash of interviews on the various ESPN shows. And ESPN has kept <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/latest-photos-of-mike-vrabel-and-dianna-russini-put-her-espn-reporting-in-spotlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">its head low and its mouth shut</a> regarding the question of whether the relationship between Vrabel and Russini impacted her reporting while she worked for ESPN.Rodgers also accused ESPN of being a \"gutless organization\" with \"no integrity.\"Last year, Rodgers ended his weekly Tuesday visits with Pat McAfee on ESPN. It will be very interesting to see whether Rodgers, in his final NFL season, resumes making the appearances — and whether he continues to air personal grievances and settle old scores. 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The San Francisco 49ers are kind of caught in limbo with what to do with Kittle, as it sounds like there is uncertainty whether Kittle will be ready for Week 1. And while he’s currently on the Active/PUP List, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2267:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 08: George Kittle #85 and tight ends coach Brian Fleury during San Francisco 49ers practice ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Fertitta Football Complex on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGeorge Kittle continues to progress from his January surgery that repaired a torn right Achilles tendon. The San Francisco 49ers are kind of caught in limbo with what to do with Kittle, as it <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/160563/adam-schefter-provides-3-unresolved-issues-for-the-49ers-ahead-of-training-camp\">sounds like there is uncertainty</a> whether Kittle will be ready for Week 1.\n\nAnd while he’s currently on the Active/PUP List, using the same designation once the season begins would mean Kittle couldn’t play for the first four games of the season.\n\nDecisions, decisions.\n\nMy guess is the team doesn’t rush one of the most important players on the roster, and they start Kittle on the PUP list. See ya in October, George.\n\nMykel Williams is also a candidate to begin the season on the PUP. John Lynch didn’t sound like somebody who was confident in Williams being ready to play by Week 1, <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160740/george-kittle-or-mykel-williams-which-49ers-starter-do-we-see-first\">despite the second-year pro’s best efforts</a>.\n\nAccording to our weekly <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> survey, 49ers fans are convinced we’ll see Kittle on the field before Williams.\n\nIf that’s the case, how long until we see Mykel? He’s the queen on the chessboard for this 49ers defense. He’s the player — if Mykel is as good as the Niners believe him to be — who can unlock the pass rush and raise the run defense’s floor dramatically. 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Odunze has had two good seasons at this point of his career, but there have been factors keeping him from […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5198:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JULY 29: Rome Odunze #15 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs we continue our series of Cash, Stash, or Slash, we are going to look at Rome Odunze next, who I think you could argue is one of the most fascinating cases on the team.\n\nOdunze has had two good seasons at this point of his career, but there have been factors keeping him from reaching the heights that the Bears fans thought he could reach when they drafted him in the top ten of the 210 NFL Draft.\n\nWith Odunze, we know Slash isn’t one of the options to consider, but is this a man that the Bears should hammer down next offseason and make sure he’s locked into a contract? Let’s take a look at Odunze.\n\nRome Odunze: Stash\n\nI think “wait and see” is a key aspect here for Odunze due to so many factors. Let’s look at all of them. One, if we are being honest, he hasn’t been as good as we all hoped. That doesn’t mean he’s been bad; he’s been a solid WR and one that Caleb Williams looks to often, but he hasn’t been an elite catcher of the football that can change a game. That’s what the Bears drafted, and he hasn’t been that.\n\nThe injuries are also something to keep in mind. I know Odunze tried to clarify the situation with his foot and that it’s not some chronic disaster, but it did cost him 5 games last year, and he was compromised in other games he played. Will this be a lingering problem for him or will it be completely behind him? The Bears definitely would like to see a clean, fairly healthy season from Odunze.\n\nThree, how good does Luther Burden look this year? If Burden breaks out like many people think he could be, if he’s a true WR1 and an elite player, that’s going to impact how you want to treat Odunze moving forward. If Burden is inconsistent and shows flashes but doesn’t put it all together, that’s going to make Odunze more valuable to the franchise.\n\nRight now, there are simply too many factors to consider before the Bears can make a decision on what to do with Odunze. If Odunze breaks out and has a massive season with 1500 yards receiving and 15 touchdowns, then yes, sure, pay him next year and be excited he’s become the player you thought he could be.\n\nThere are plenty of NFL analytic nerds that say that all the numbers are there for Odunze to break out and take several steps forward in 2026. Personally, I don’t see it. I think Odunze is a good player. I think Odunze is going to settle in as an excellent WR2, but I just don’t know if he has shown that he is going to step into that WR1 role. As always, I hope I’m wrong. I hope Odunze proves that he’s an elite receiver. I think he’s good to very good and makes him a great WR2 for the Bears or another team if the Bears do move on down the road.\n\nIf I’m right and Odunze has another good season, but it isn’t an elite season, I think he’s still a “stash” a year from now. If I’m the Bears, and Odunze has a good year, I would pick up the 5th year option next year and let the 2027 season play out as well, and then you can decide if you want ot extend Odunze after the 2027 season before he heads into his 5th year in Chicago. A fifth-year option for Odunze in Chicago should fall somewhere between $18 and $24 million for that season.\n\nRight now, the range that Odunze could get paid is massive. If he breaks out and becomes an elite receiver, the value of his contract is going to be at least $30 million a year, if not $35 million. If Odunze continues to look like the solid, but not spectacular receiver he has looked like the first two seasons of his career and the Bears do want to keep him around as part of the team, Odunze’s salary should be somewhere between $15 and $20 million a year.\n\nThat’s a $20 million gap in average yearly salary depending on how Odunze plays. With that kind of difference, I would like to have two more years of data before I decide what kind of contract to offer him.\n\nIt’s also possible that if you wait two more seasons, Burden and Colston Loveland become an incredible duo and maybe even Jahdae Walker or Savion Thomas become reliable targets where Odunze becomes expendable. There are so many factors surrounding Odunze that trying to figure out his contract at this point is nearly impossible.\n\nDon’t just wait one season; wait two seasons. 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After all, the Colts need their best players to have good seasons in order to be successful. But for the sake of this exercise, I’m not going to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5013:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWhen you think of the storylines surrounding the Colts this year of course the big names like Daniel Jones, Josh Downs, and Sauce Gardner come to mind. After all, the Colts need their best players to have good seasons in order to be successful. But for the sake of this exercise, I’m not going to include them.\n\n\n\n DEFENSIVE END: Michael Clemons/Jaylahn Tuimoloau\n\nPeople forget the Colts signed Clemons to a sizable deal for a 4th round pick that never put it together in New York. The Colts DE depth is thin as it is and they’re asking Laiatu Latu to carry the burden of a group of players with very little pedigree or stature in the league.\n\n3-year $17.5M isn’t the type of contract that will cause long term financial damage, but it’s enough to demand production when DL depth was the Colts biggest need heading into the spring, and Clemons was one of the few moves the Colts made to address it. \n\nI’m combining Clemons with Jaylahn Tuimoloau because they go hand-in-hand. The Colts simply cannot afford to have a third straight 2nd round pick fail to pan out for them. In my opinion, the storyline’s around the DL are too focused around Laiatu Latu becoming a stud pass rusher, when it really should be about the resources Chris Ballard surrounded the room with. \n\nObviously Laiatu Latu needs to take the next step as a pass rusher, but if Latu is ever unavailable, this is the worst defensive end room in the league. \n\n\nAfter some thinking, I\'ve arrived at this conclusion: If both Jaylahn Tuimoloau and Michael Clemons don\'t produce this year, it would be completely unacceptable regardless of how the overall defense preforms. In my mind there\'s a lot riding on how those two preform this year.— Colts Film Room (@ColtsFilmRoom) <a href=\"https://x.com/ColtsFilmRoom/status/2083946186793234565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nBACKUP RUNNING BACK: DJ Giddens, Seth McGowan\n\nThe backup RB spot was an afterthought for the Colts in 2026 given how special Jonathan Taylor was playing (Outside of some quality Ameer Abdullah reps). While JT will continue to get the bulk of the carries, and deservedly so, I often think about the 2023 season and the role Zack Moss had. While JT has done an incredible job staying on the field, he’s headed for his third contract. RB longevity is scarce, and while JT is a rare breed an exception to the rule, I think the Colts would be wise to manage some of his carries to make sure he’s available when it matters. \n\nAdditionally last year he regressed as the season wore on in pass protection and teams like the Chiefs and Steelers set the blueprint for how to take advantage of that. \n\nThe Colts seemed excited aboutDJ Giddens , yet only Abdullah seemed to crack the starting roster. The Colts staff values trust (sometimes to a fault), and Giddens has yet to earn that. I don’t think there’s enough of a sample size of publicly available snaps to say whether Giddens can pan out for the Colts yet, but I did like the pick at the time.\n\nSeth McGowan is another interesting pick that I think offers the Colts some upside. I think McGowan has the better chance of the two to make an impact for the Colts. Giddens had the opportunity to emerge last year, but Ameer Abdullah won Shane Steichen over and became. the de facto 2nd RB.\n\nNonetheless, it all comes down to whether or not the Colts want to manage JT’s snap count. It’s hard to see what he does every Sunday and take him off the field, but it would feel a lot easier if one of two backs emerged.\n\n\n\nRIGHT SIDE OF THE OL: Matt Goncalves, Jalen Farmer, Jalen Travis\n\nWe’ve lived in a Chris Ballard world where the OL has rarely been the concern of the Colts. It’s one of the few benefits that I think Colts fans probably take for granted. With Braden Smith departing in free agency and the Colts drafting Jalen Farmer to push Goncalves in year 2 at guard, I think there’s some fair question marks. 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Every day.,” said head coach John Harbaugh. “We’d look at each other, really not that great a day, but he would say every day is a great day for football. \n\n“And that was kind of a little bit of the theme out here. I mean, it’s raining pretty good. And the guys are out there dealing with the elements, obviously impactful, but we’ll have to play in that at some point in time. So, we got a good day in the rain, and that was positive.”\n\nThere were at least a dozen penalties, perhaps as many as 14, during the 11-on-11 portions of practice. Moat of those were false starts, though there were offside penalties, defensive pass interference, and offensive and defensive holding calls, as well.\n\nHarbaugh was surprisingly understanding of the sloppiness.\n\n“I think two things. I mean, I think you’ve got the elements a little bit and you’ve got the first day in pads,” Harbaugh said after practice, when it was sunny outside. “So, it’s not really unexpected, but we’ll be working on it.”\n\nFalse start penalties have been prevalent through the first five practices. Harbaugh said that might be due to the “absolutely designed” cadences the Giants are working into their offense.\n\n“Part of the offense has a lot of elements of cadence. I mean, that’s part of it. Cadence is something that we hope to use as a weapon, so to speak. It slows the defense down and keeps them honest a little bit, but you have to work at it. There’s got to be growing pains with that,” Harbaugh said. “If you don’t work through it, then you’re not going to get good at it. So yeah, it’s kind of tough on the offense, too. They have to get used to it in a lot of different circumstances. Play clock’s running down, we’ve got motions and shifts. They’ve got to remember a lot of things at the line of scrimmage in terms of calls and which linebacker we’re going to or whatever it might be. And then you’ve got play count or cadence, things that you have to execute. So, all that stuff going together is stuff that you’re working on.\n\n“It’s, what, the fifth day in camp right now? We’ll just keep working on that stuff. The goal is to get really good at it, and that’s what we’ll have to do. So, it’s not unexpected this early for that to be the case.”\n\nWinners\n\nThe defense overall — The defense has had the better of the offense throughout most of the early part of training camp. That was the case again Monday. The offense had moments, but on a play-to-play basis the defense was clearly better than the offense.\n\n“I thought the defense probably got the better of the offense today up front,” Harbaugh said. “We’ll see it on tape, probably going to be the case. But we got a few plays out in the run game on offense, too, so I’m really looking forward to seeing it.\n\n“Everybody always says the defense is ahead of the offense early in camp. Probably found that to be true over the years, so it seems to be the case.”\n\nArvell Reese — Somebody forgot to give the rookie linebacker the memo that there was no live tackling in practice. Reese dumped Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy at the line of scrimmage. He had a sack of Jaxson Dart, where he fortunately remembered not to hit the red jersey. Impressively, that sack came on a blitz with Andrew Thomas the nearest offensive lineman. Reese also had a couple of nice plays in coverage.\n\nHarbaugh said he was “very encouraged” by the play of the team’s No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.\n\n“I think he looked good today from what I could see.,” Harbaugh said. “I can’t wait to see the tape, but he’s playing really well. He’s been playing well the whole camp since he got here.\n\n“You see the talent, obviously. I think he’s very sharp for a first-year guy. He gets things right pretty much all the time, makes very few mistakes. He’s a very serious-minded guy, and he’s very determined.”\n\nMicah McFadden — After missing all but a dozen snaps last season due to a foot injury, McFadden is no longer a starter at inside linebacker. He reminded everyone on Monday, though, that he is a useful player. McFadden had an interception off a tipped ball, at least one tackle for loss, and a couple of other good plays in coverage.\n\nCalvin Austin — The dimimutive slot receiver has made plays every day thus far in camp, with Monday being more of the same. \n\n“Calvin’s had a heck of a camp,” Harbaugh said. “He runs the routes really well. He gets open. He makes catches. He deserves some attention, no doubt. He’s having a good camp so far.”\n\nDalen Cambre — The second-year wide receiver had the play of the day for the offense. In the driving rain, Cambre leaped to take a deep 50-50 ball away from cornerback Korie Black. When the ball popped into the air, a stumbling Cambre grabbed it for a long catch before falling out of bounds.\n\nLosers\n\nMy notebook — There was no protecting my notebook from the pouring rain. It is now in tatters, with some pages having simply disingtegrated, others being completely illegible, and me now questioning whether this notebook will dry sufficiently for me to use it again this week. Oh, one other thing. I am big fan of nice pens, especially gel pens. I knew this already, but gel pens are disastrous in the rain. There will be a basic stick pen in my pocket the rest of the week.\n\nTae Banks’ hands — Toward the end of practice, as the sun had come out and things began to dry out a bit, a jotted a few potential winners and losers in my notebook. Banks was in the ‘winners’ column. He had a tipped ball that led to McFadden’s interception early in practice, then a nice play in run support that ened with a tackle for loss.\n\nThen, Jameis Winston lofted a pass toward the left pylon. The ball was at least 5 yards off target and Banks, looking like a centerfielder waiting for a fly ball, was alone waiting for the catch. Only, he didn’t make the catch. The ball fell through his fingers to the grass. The amount of time the mortified Banks, who has struggled with ball skills throughout his career, took to get back to the huddle showed he knew how bad that drop was.\n\nAn important week\n\nThe Giants have five more practices before leaving West Virginia to return to East Rutherford, N.J. Harbaugh said the Giants will be in pads for “most of them.”\n\n“This is a big week. The second week is the big week of camp. This is your opportunity to really grow as a football team,” Harbaugh said. “We always say the second everything. 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The Cowboys have barely had a handful of practices in general, and just a single one wearing the actual gear that is to be worn when you play the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1942:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 1, 2026; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive back Caleb Downs (13) at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys held their first practice of training camp with pads on Monday and rookie defensive back Caleb Downs took notice.\n\nLet’s be clear here. The Cowboys have barely had a handful of practices in general, and just a single one wearing the actual gear that is to be worn when you play the sport of football. We are talking in excitement, but we also recognize that there is a long way to go in the grand scheme.\n\nBut did you know that Caleb Downs is the greatest football player to ever live???\n\n\nCaleb Downs with a great fill in the run game here <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/dk4t96F8nv\">pic.twitter.com/dk4t96F8nv</a>— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) <a href=\"https://x.com/tommy_yarrish/status/2084362012528886040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nDowns perfectly assessed a run and met Jaydon Blue in the hole for what would have been no gain in proper football situations. This is fantastic read, react, and running to the play. This is everything we dreamt about Downs becoming, and while we dreamt it, seeing it in action is an entirely different thing.\n\nDowns has a lot to prove and it will come in tiny installments over the course of what is hopefully a long and plentiful career. 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Ian Rapoport of NFL Network noted that Mike Evans\' quad strain does not appear to be serious.\"It does seem like something that <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/202012-rapoport-provides-49ers-injury-update/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">could get resolved relatively quickly</a>, just by the term \'strain,\'\" Rapoport said on Inside Training Camp Live, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. \"It generally relates to a minor-type injury, and Mike Evans, he\'s been through training camps, been through a lot of training camps, certainly is someone who does not need the reps. 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Adams has Matthew Stafford and Trent McDuffie helping him get better every day as the Rams prepare for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, so maybe it’s never too late for an “old receiver” to learn new tricks.\n\n“Iron sharpens iron,” said Adams about facing McDuffie in camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/rams-head-coach-sean-mcvay-inside-linebacker-nate-landman-wide-receiver-davante-adams-training-camp-press-conference-2026\">The Rams had Adams, Sean McVay, and Nate Landman available to the media after Sunday’s practices</a>. Here is some of what they had to say.\n\nMcVay not worried about Myles Garrett\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-injuries/144964/rams-myles-garrett-injury-report-camp\">Myles Garrett has missed the last four practices</a>, so of course that was the first topic of conversation that McVay had to address. He doesn’t sound worried about it.\n\nThe recently acquired superstar “is dealing with a little soreness in his lower half,” according to McVay. The Rams are “erring on the side of being smart” with Garrett and “there’s no reason for concern,” which is a much more comforting endorsement than what fans were hearing from McVay last year as it pertained to Stafford’s back.\n\nThis could be a nothingburger, but after the reporting debacle at their last training camp, I’m confident the coach won’t be assuming anything this time around.\n\nAfter some coach speak about how the team is having great “back and forth”, with both sides of the ball pushing each other, I found it interesting he mentioned, again, how impressed he is with Stetson Bennett. \n\n\n“I think Stetson Bennett has really capitalized on a lot of reps that he didn’t get last year….To be able to run the one offense the way he has, I’ve been pleased.”\n\n\nIt seems to me that Bennett is QB2 for the foreseeable future.\n\nNate Landman misses Jared Verse\n\nLandman was the first player I’ve seen in these pressers who seemed a little less enthused about the trade for Garrett. Or does he just miss Jared Verse?\n\n\n“You don’t lose the human element, I do love Jared Verse. I’ve got some shared experience with him.”\n\n\nThis was right after calling Garrett, “One of one.”\n\nHe is truly excited about this year and by what the new players bring to the table and spoke about the synergy of the defense.\n\n\n“There’s no egos on this team. Just people who love football, that want to play football and do what’s best for the team.”\n\n\nWhen he spoke about defensive coordinator Chris Shula, he said he teaches all the players all of the roles for different plays. No guessing where a CB or Edge is going to be.\n\n\n“Not solely focusing on our job, but on how the defense works as a whole.”\n\n\nPersonally, Landman is looking to improve as a leader on the field as well.\n\n\n“You’re always looking to improve. Nobody’s perfect in this game. 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He thought it affected their performance last season.\n\n\n“(Stafford and I) are getting a whole different start than we had last year.”\n\n\nAdams is also excited to be able to go against McDuffie, one of the best corners in the league, day after day.\n\n\n“I don’t know if I’ll get a better look than what I get from Trent out there…it’s the epitome of iron sharpens iron”\n\n\nAdams is the third or fourth speaker I’ve heard in this year’s pressers giving a shout-out to Jordan Whittington, a receiver now getting reps at fullback.\n\n\n“J Whit is like the most fired up dude about playing fullback.”\n\n\nFinally, Adams talked about how Stafford consoled him on the flight home after losing the NFC Championship game to the Seahawks, saying that the quarterback was hopeful that he could help the receiver finally get the Super Bowl he’s been waiting for his whole career.\n\n\nMatthew turned around and said, ‘I’m sorry man I wanted that for you so bad.“ Not for him but for me.\n\n\nThat’s the type of teammate you like to have in your corner, both in January and in August.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785790035;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Los Angeles Rams Discussion\";i:1;s:25:\"Los Angeles Rams Injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8364;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Trent McDuffie\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2133;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Davante Adams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:934;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e67a2d1eaf3f9f3bf6f99aff9315b359\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Sean Payton: No hurry with Taysom Hill, I\'ll see him in Canton this week\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-payton-no-hurry-with-taysom-hill-ill-see-him-in-canton-this-week\";s:11:\"description\";s:208:\"Broncos head coach Sean Payton will be in Canton, Ohio this week to take part in Drew Brees\'s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and he\'ll also do a little work on a possible addition to his roster.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2943:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"301601\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos\",\"title\": \"Payton will present Brees into the HOF\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/sean-payton-will-present-drew-brees-into-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T13:20:30Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Broncos head coach Sean Payton will be in Canton, Ohio this week to take part in Drew Brees\'s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and he\'ll also do a little work on a possible addition to his roster. Payton said over the weekend that the Broncos <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/broncos-to-evaluate-bringing-in-taysom-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will explore</a> signing former Saints tight end Taysom Hill and Hill will also be in Canton for Brees\'s induction. That will give Payton a chance to see where things stand.\"There\'s no hurry right now. I\'m going to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49523079/sean-payton-talk-taysom-hill-interest-broncos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see him in five days</a>,\" Payton said Monday, via Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com. \"We\'ll see where he\'s at and kind of go from there. ... The key thing is his health and, you know, where he\'s at mentally. I don\'t want to assume he wants to play.\"Hill released a statement last month saying that he doesn\'t \"have <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/taysom-hill-bids-farewell-to-new-orleans-though-his-future-is-unclear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a clear answer</a> about what the future holds, but I know that returning to New Orleans is not in the cards.\" He had knee surgery in 2024 that was performed by the Broncos\' team doctor Karim Meijer and Payton said that Meijer has followed up with Hill during visits in Denver since the operation. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785790023;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";i:4381;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Taysom Hill\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:935;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1c91d2f5c53e82723da33fdf6a1fbc0e\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Steelers QB Aaron Rodger rips Dianna Russini after Mike Vrabel scandal\";s:4:\"link\";s:161:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172931/steelers-qb-aaron-rodger-rips-dianna-russini-after-mike-vrabel-scandal-new-england-patriots\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"The Pittsburgh Steelers held their first padded practice of the year on Monday, but what happened afterwards will be talked about just as much as what took place on the field. With The Pat McAfee Show in Latrobe, Aaron Rodgers appeared on set following practice. During his appearance, the four-time MVP quarterback took aim at […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3370:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 03, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) takes the field for a practice session at Training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers held their first padded practice of the year on Monday, but what happened afterwards will be talked about just as much as what took place on the field.\n\nWith The Pat McAfee Show in Latrobe, Aaron Rodgers appeared on set following practice. During his appearance, the four-time MVP quarterback took aim at NFL reporter Dianna Russini.\n\n“You have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN, that covers our league at the highest level,” <a href=\"https://x.com/UnderdogNFL/status/2084353718531596479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2084353718531596479%7Ctwgr%5E1291c1f9d6a8e1f146394b99028803bc1de8a339%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.behindthesteelcurtain.com%2Fpost%2FygUm5-f4XHI4\">Rodgers said</a>. “And there’s a major scandal. And it’s just like nobody can f—king talk about it? What are we even doing here?… if it’s effecting certain things, if there’s leaks going on, if there’s tampering going on. If that person is also an MVP voter and a Coach of the Year voter… that’s real life…”\n\nRussini resigned from her position at The Athletic after photos were leaked of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel together on what appeared to be a private getaway. Photos continued to surface as the apparent relationship between the reporter and coach led to <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48892784/patriots-mike-vrabel-no-regrets-stepping-away-draft\">Vrabel taking time away from the team during the NFL Draft.</a>\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172927/steelers-training-camp-young-cornerback-shines-drew-allar-aaron-rodgers-jaquan-brisker\">Steelers training camp: Young cornerback shines, Drew Allar makes another big throw</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172917/jaquan-brisker-gives-high-praise-to-new-dc-patrick-graham-pittsburgh-steelers\">Jaquan Brisker gives high praise to new DC Patrick Graham</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172913/steelers-release-veteran-safety-darnell-savage-rayshawn-jenkins-training-camp-roster-news-depth-chart\">Steelers release veteran safety</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172902/the-steelers-couldnt-have-asked-for-a-better-start-to-training-camp-drew-allar-will-howard-aaron-rodgers\">The Steelers couldn’t have asked for a better start to training camp</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172895/t-j-watt-praises-mike-mccarthy-for-not-wasting-time-during-practice-pittsburgh-steelers\">T.J. 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His $16 million average trails only Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.His rushing yards last season ranked behind only James Cook, Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson.Achane\'s goal for 2026 is to outrush them all.“For me, it’s trying to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-back-together-weekend-sunday-2026-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get the rushing title</a>,\" Achane told NFL Network on Sunday. \"That’s something I want to do this year. I feel like if I got the rushing title, every game we’re doing something good. 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As always, there is much to discuss – including a breakout day from an under-the-radar quarterback, another big throw from […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4831:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 30, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (186) participates in training camp drills at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nLATROBE – The Pittsburgh Steelers put the pads on for the first time on Monday, taking another step toward their first game action of the year when they host the Green Bay Packers next Thursday. As always, there is much to discuss – including a breakout day from an under-the-radar quarterback, another big throw from Drew Allar, and Jaquan Brisker’s best day. Let’s get into it.\n\nDoneiko Slaughter throws his name in the mix\n\nWhile Asante Samuel has been the story of training camp, No. 19 Doneiko Slaughter made several plays to stand out on Monday. For starters, he picked off Will Howard on a deep throw to the left sideline. He also broke up a deep pass from Will Howard to Max Hurleman. With such a deep cornerback room, it’s understandable that the young Slaughter isn’t a name many were focused on, but he’s becoming a name to circle once preseason play begins for the Steelers next week.\n\nDrew Allar throws another splash touchdown\n\nIt was a good day for Allar, who made the splash throw of the day – a 55-yard touchdown to Cole Burgess during seven-on-sevens. He also ripped a completion over the middle to Max Hurleman on fourth down during team period. Allar has played very well through the first week of practices – better than anticipated. Especially when the overwhelming expectation was how raw he would be as a talent. However, he’s looking more comfortable with each practice and continuing to impress.\n\nAaron Rodgers is dialed in\n\nAt this time last year, the offense was rocky, as was Rodgers. Through nearly a full week of practices, he has been absolutely dialed in. He and DK Metcalf connected on a total of four passes. Metcalf made an incredible one-handed grab over Jamel Dean. He also went up and over Dean for a nice chunk play before Rodgers fit a seed to the star receiver down the sideline for a big gain. Additionally, his connection with Pat Freiermuth has been one to watch. The two connected for a touchdown on Saturday, and Rodgers found No. 88 for another big gain during team period. \n\nJaquan Brisker has best day of camp\n\nThe first-year Steeler nearly made a big splash play. He read a pass from Rodgers and had the pass hit him in the stomach, nearly picking it off. Later on in team period, he came untouched off the edge for what would have been a sack in-game. Brisker’s versatility is what makes him such a good piece to have on the defense. He continues to flash.\n\nOther notes\n\n\nBrandin Echols picked off a pass that looked like a miscommunication between Rodgers and Roman Wilson. Couldn’t tell if he trapped it on the grass, but it appears it was ruled a pick\n\n\n\nAsante Samuel continued his streak of impressive pass breakups, batting down a pass intended for Michael Pittman\n\n\n\nWill Howard connected with Brandon Smith on the left side of the field off a play action pass in team period\n\n\n\nEsezi Otomewo nearly picked off a short pass on the same play Brisker would have had a sack. He also batted down a pass in team period\n\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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The defense has looked very good, and that’s a positive for a unit that finished last season strong under first-year defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. The addition of LB Kaden Elliss following the departure of Demario Davis is already […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3122:\"\n\n\n \n METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JULY 30: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints participates in drills during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on July 30, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWith the second week of training camp underway, the New Orleans Saints offense finally found its rhythm.\n\nThe defense has looked very good, and that’s a positive for a unit that finished last season strong under first-year defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. The addition of LB Kaden Elliss following the departure of Demario Davis is already paying dividends. Staley has been moving Elliss all over the defense, utilizing him in multiple roles within the scheme.\n\nThe pass rush has also been effective early in camp. It’s not as if the offensive line has been struggling in one particular area—the defense has simply been making the right plays. The coverage on the back end has been very strong as well. Jonas Sanker is making significant strides at the star position, and it’s helping elevate the entire defense.\n\nThis is how the flow of camp should go. A defense with a great deal of returning experience should naturally be a little ahead of an offense that is young and breaking in several new players at key positions.\n\nToday, however, belonged to the offense.\n\n<a href=\"https://neworleans.football/article/saints-training-camp-day-5-tyler-shough-and-the-offense-start-cooking\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://neworleans.football/article/saints-training-camp-day-5-tyler-shough-and-the-offense-start-cooking\">Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reported that the offense had a huge bounce-back performance</a>. This was the first padded practice of camp, and that proved to be a major benefit for the offensive line. With pads on, the line of scrimmage can finally play the way it’s intended to—with maximum physicality. The offensive line was able to establish true run fits and lean on that physicality to help slow down an aggressive pass rush.\n\nThat, in turn, opened things up for Tyler Shough, who put together his best practice of training camp so far. Underhill noted that Shough finished team periods completing 11 of 14 passes, with one throwaway and no turnovers. It’s also important to note that Shough’s average depth of target was more than 10 yards, meaning the offense was pushing the ball downfield rather than relying on short, safe throws.\n\nIt was an outstanding response considering how uncomfortable both Shough and the offense looked on Sunday, when he reportedly finished team periods just 3 of 13.\n\nA practice like this is one the team can build upon. 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More specifically, we’ve learned some of how new defensive coordinator Christian Parker plans to use rookie safety Caleb Downs. The answer is apparently everywhere. That may be a stretch, but so far we have seen […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2018:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Caleb Downs #13 of the Dallas Cowboys defends in coverage during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAfter about a week into the Dallas Cowboys 2026 training camp we have learned a little more about the team. More specifically, we’ve learned some of how new defensive coordinator Christian Parker plans to use rookie safety Caleb Downs. The answer is apparently everywhere.\n\nThat may be a stretch, but so far we have seen Downs used deep, in the box, and as the nickel corner. And according to everybody you talk to, none of it seems too big for him. His football IQ and instincts are elite level.\n\nSo that got us wondering – just how good will his 2026 season be? Are our expectations too high? Or should we recognize talent when we see it and say so? So before any preseason games, before any regular-season games, before a hopefully deep playoff run, let’s lay down a marker using end of the year awards.\n\nWhere do you think Downs will place in voting for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award? Safeties, along with defensive tackles, usually don’t see a lot of support in these things over pass-rushing ends and linebackers, or corners who get the interception stats. \n\nBut Downs’ incredible football ability, combined with the uniqueness of playing all over the field, might just be the secret sauce to being in the running.\n\nVote in the poll and hit the comments to let us know your thoughts. \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. 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Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic discuss the return of Tua Tagovailoa to full-team work, Michael Penix’s best day yet, the continued impressiveness of Zachariah Branch, and more strong play from the defense. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live! Watch […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2398:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 30, 2026; Atlanta, Falcons, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) shown on the field during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Falcons held their first padded practice on Monday, and it delivered. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic discuss the return of Tua Tagovailoa to full-team work, Michael Penix’s best day yet, the continued impressiveness of Zachariah Branch, and more strong play from the defense. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live!\n\nWatch the stream below or on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive\">YouTube</a>\n\nYou can also listen to all of our video shows in an audio-only podcast format, available on all your favorite podcast platforms or by using the player below. The podcast typically posts a few hours after the live show records.\n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in supporting the show, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive/membership\">become a Channel Member</a> or <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/falcoholiclive\">check out our Patreon page</a> to unlock access to exclusive perks including Patron Q&A sessions, Discord perks, live shout-outs and more!\n\n<a href=\"https://discord.gg/A2ybd2ywnd\">Be sure to check out the new community Discord server here!</a> Come chat with your fellow Falcons fans about the show, the team, the NFL draft, and more.\n\nYou can watch the show here on The Falcoholic, but we recommend <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive\">watching on YouT</a><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76XTQnl0BK0\">u</a><a href=\"https://youtu.be/7fFK6u5lyhc\">be</a> for the best experience—including full 1080p HD video and access to the live Q&A in the chat. You can also access the show using your smart TV or device using the YouTube app for the real big-screen experience!\n\nWe hope you enjoy the show! If you have comments, we’d love to hear them. Send them to us on Twitter (@FalcoholicLive), leave them below, or e-mail the show at falcoholiclive@gmail.com.\n\nThanks for watching!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785788941;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons injuries\";i:2;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11559;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Penix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13320;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Zachariah Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:941;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"97cb2c0adb3a4fc054971bf0b17e4821\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion appears to injure right shoulder\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/browns-rookie-wr-kc-concepcion-appears-to-injure-right-shoulder\";s:11:\"description\";s:108:\"Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion was injured in the 2-minute drill at the end of Monday\'s practice.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2338:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_grassturf_260803\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"274174\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_grassturf_260803\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_grassturf_260803\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles\",\"title\": \"More players must be vocal about grass vs. turf\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/more-nfl-players-must-be-vocal-about-grass-vs-turf-fields\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-03T13:05:19Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion was injured in the 2-minute drill at the end of Monday\'s practice.He appeared to injure his right shoulder after landing on the turf on a hit by Myles Harden, according to multiple reports. 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The players were in pads for the first time this summer while practicing indoors due to heavy rain outside. Here’s what I observed at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. EAGLES PRACTICE NOTES UP NEXT: The Eagles practice again tomorrow starting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11050:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 30: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts during training camp at Jefferson Health Training Complex on July 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nToday marked the fourth <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/\">Philadelphia Eagles</a> training camp practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The players were in pads for the first time this summer while practicing indoors due to heavy rain outside. Here’s what I observed at the Jefferson Health Training Complex.\n\nEAGLES PRACTICE NOTES\n\n\nJALEN HURTS UPDATE: Monday was a bounce back performance from Hurts and the offense after they were bested by Vic Fangio’s defense in the previous two practices. Encouraging to see.\n\nTHE GOOD:\n\nThe first-team offense was aided by going up against the second-team defense during the first 11-on-11 series. Hurts found Dontayvion Wicks crossing to the left downfield for a chunk gain. Hurts hit DeVonta Smith on an out to beat Mac McWilliams along the right sideline. \n\n\n\nHurts’ success wasn’t limited to facing the Eagles’ backup defenders. During 7-on-7, Hurts made his flashiest completion of camp thus far by throwing with anticipation over the middle into the end zone to split the safeties and connect with Elijah Moore for a touchdown. \n\n\n\nHurts found Darius Cooper for multiple completions over the middle.\n\n\n\nDuring a red zone sequence, Hurts hit DeVonta on another out route for a touchdown. The Eagles lined up to go for a two-point conversion and Hurts rolled to his right only to throw across his body to find DeVonta again, who made the grab despite being tightly covered by Riq Woolen. \n\n\n\nDuring another red zone sequence, Hurts took a shotgun snap and pretended to drop back before taking off running to the end zone untouched for a score. This wasn’t a case where the quarterback benefited from wearing the red jersey that reminds defenders not to get close to him. This was about Hurts correctly identifying a weakness in the defense and exposing it with his legs. Hurts and his offense teammates were fired up to celebrate this score. \n\n\n\n\n\nTHE BAD: \n\nHurts did throw a pick six to Quinyon Mitchell in 7-on-7 … but it looked like there was a miscommunication with Moore stopping his route earlier than the quarterback expected.\n\n\n\nHurts held the ball for a long time and got “sacked” by either Jalen Carter or Jordan Davis (unclear which) at one point.\n\n\n\nHurts sailed a downfield pass to Tank Bigsby, who had a step on Zack Baun (but not by much), over the running back’s head and out of bounds. The wheel route is no longer undefeated. \n\n\n\nHurts had a pass deflected at the line by Jalen Carter. Fortunately for the offense, the ball landed in Hollywood Brown’s hands for a short gain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEAGLES INJURY UPDATES:\n\nDID NOT PARTICIPATE:\n\nOT Lane Johnson (excused absence/not injury related)\n\nJohnson also missed Saturday’s practice. It’s unclear what’s been keeping him away.\n\n\n\n\n\nOG Micah Morris (shoulder)\n\n\n\nS Cole Wisniewski (hamstring)\n\n\n\nEDGE Keyshawn James-Newby (ankle)\n\n\n\nOG Jaedan Roberts (calf contusion)\n\nRoberts was carted off the field on Saturday but <a href=\"https://x.com/JFMcMullen/status/2084279339521040569\">he reportedly avoided a major injury</a>. Good news.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLIMITED PARTICIPATION:\n\nWR Makai Lemon (?) \n\nLemon was not listed on the team-issued injury report but he didn’t appear to participate in team drills. I couldn’t find him again after seeing him take part in some individual drills early in practice. Something to monitor. UPDATE: <a href=\"https://x.com/Jeff_McLane/status/2084356687251620260\">The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane</a> says that “whatever it was that limited Makai Lemon at practice, I’m told it wasn’t significant.”\n\n\n\n\n\nOT Cameron Williams (knee contusion)\n\nWilliams was able to partake in some team drill activity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRETURNED TO PRACTICE:\n\nWR Elijah Moore and LB Jihaad Campbell were back in action after being excused from Saturday’s practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFred Johnson saw the first first-team reps at right tackle with Lane Johnson not practicing but Markell Bell also rotated in. Bell previously saw first-team right tackle action during spring practices but these were his first reps with the starters this summer. \n\n\n\nGood practice for the Eagles’ roster bubble wide receivers. Elijah Moore ran a sharp route to get open in the middle of the field for a completion of at least 15 yards. He later caught a touchdown from Hurts, as previously mentioned. Darius Cooper caught everything thrown his way, including when he made a diving grab on a Hurts throw over the middle. Johnny Wilson made a couple catches over the middle on passes from Andy Dalton. Wilson did fail to secure a Tanner McKee pass to him that was a little low but still catchable. \n\n\n\nBACKUP QUARTERBACK BATTLE UPDATE: Dalton was first up as the Eagles’ QB2 in 11-on-11 but the Eagles rotated him and Tanner McKee. Dalton looked sharper than McKee on Monday; the 38-year-old veteran quarterback ripped the ball over the middle to Wilson for multiple first downs. Dalton’s red zone sequence resulted in a touchdown pass to a wiiide open Will Shipley in the flat before he found Hollywood Brown on an out route for the successful two-point conversion. McKee seemed guilty of holding the ball too long at times and he wasn’t able to cash in during his red zone opportunity. Dalton has the edge over McKee early in camp.\n\n\n\nI like what I’ve seen from A.J. Epenesa in camp thus far; he’s been active. Epenesa “sacked” McKee while rotating in as a first-team edge rusher. Seems like he might be a nice rotational player. <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/176629/eagles-film-review-a-j-epenesa-signing-is-very-sensible\">(RELATED READING — Eagles Film Review: A.J. Epenesa signing is very sensible.)</a>\n\n\n\nChance Campbell was in good position to stop a Saquon Barkley stretch run to the right side early in practice.\n\n\n\nNolan Smith had tight coverage on Stone Smartt to force a short incompletion during 7-on-7. He celebrated with an exuberant incompletion motion right in front of Smartt after the play.\n\n\n\nMoro Ojomo totally blew up a run in the backfield while going up against the second-team offense. \n\n\n\nI wrote down Eli Stowers’ name twice in my notes today. The first time was when he made a short catch on a play where McKee rolled right and threw a short pass to him. Stowers immediately got shoved out of bounds by Zack Baun. Later, Stowers couldn’t make a catch with edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie covering him. Stowers wanted a flag on the defense but the practice refs did not throw one. \n\n\n\nCole Payton continues to be fearless. The rookie quarterback took a downfield shot to Erik Ezukanma, who got his hands on the ball but couldn’t control it to the ground with three defenders very close to him. Payton connected with Dae’Quan Wright for a catch-and-run touchdown. Wright wasn’t shy to initiate contact to power his way into the end zone. The undrafted rookie tight end’s desire to bulldoze through defenders is apparent from his college highlights. Tariq Castro-Fields got his hands on a Payton pass that Ezukanma was able to stay with and make the grab on a bouncing ball. Payton more cleanly hit Smartt for a two-point conversion. \n\n\n\nQuez Watkins almost made a sick one-handed catch in the back of the end zone via a McKee pass but it was ruled that he did not get both feet in. Yes, Quez Watkins is still on the team and has been since he returned to Philly on the practice squad last season. \n\n\n\nVeteran cornerback Jonathan Jones was flagged for defensive holding in the end zone while going up against Hollywood Brown in a red zone sequence. Not the best practice for Jones, who also gave up a touchdown to DeVonta. \n\n\n\nUndrafted rookie free agent safety Maximus Pulley made a diving grab that was ruled incomplete for not getting both feet in. McKee forced the pass into the end zone during a two-point conversion try. Good effort by Pulley.\n\n\n\nUAR BERNARD UPDATE: I’ve seen some BGN commenters ask about how <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-draft/174766/nfl-draft-results-eagles-pick-intriguing-uar-bernard-at-no-251\">the Eagles’ intriguing seventh-round defensive tackle</a> is doing. So, here’s what I’ve got. Bernard’s not getting many reps, which is typical for third/fourth string defensive linemen. I only saw one of his 1-on-1 offensive line versus defensive line reps since that action was happening on the opposite side of the field while 7-on-7 was concurrently taking place right in front of me. From what I did see, Bernard looked very upright in his rush and was easily held off. Again, to be expected from such a raw player. It was good to see Bernard in the area of a coverage “sack” on Cole Payton during the developmental period late in practice. \n\n\n\nUar Bernard warming up next to Jalyx Hunt and Moro Ojomo. <a href=\"https://t.co/DbdeXOZ97Z\">pic.twitter.com/DbdeXOZ97Z</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2084280218512969869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nUar Bernard (and Johnny Mundt) on the sled <a href=\"https://t.co/JGWt5am6Up\">pic.twitter.com/JGWt5am6Up</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2084283057247236444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMaybe the defense didn’t have their best day today because the Eagles’ defensive coordinator was distracted by the Phillies’ action ahead of the MLB trade deadline? Fangio was probably checking out <a href=\"https://www.thegoodphight.com/\">The Good Phight’s coverage</a> of those moves.\n\n\n\nVic Fangio asking reporters if Bryce Harper is going back to the outfield following the Phillies’ trade for Luis Arraez. <a href=\"https://t.co/N3vPDYmIqd\">pic.twitter.com/N3vPDYmIqd</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2084282766095433795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIn case you missed it, I joined <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/70OGOjagbGdXpogARbN78s?si=RbOiDhhWTwSqq4Jxz18Wgw\">The Ringer’s Philly Special podcast</a> to talk Eagles training camp takeaways thus far with Sheil Kapadia and Ace Producer Cliff Augustin. Also got into some LeBron James/Sixers/Phillies talk. \n\n\n\n\nUP NEXT: The Eagles practice again tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM Eastern. 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So, we’re all competing for the same spot, but we’re all competing for the same goal. Whoever’s out there, no matter who it is, anybody’s going to get the support.”In his four total appearances, Ewers completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 622 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions as a rookie in 2025.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785786712;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12500;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Quinn Ewers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:944;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a4d54f76b368b8663a60025419de1d9c\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"What Matthew Golden playing the X position could mean for the Packers\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/84303/what-matthew-golden-playing-the-x-position-could-mean-for-the-packers\";s:11:\"description\";s:320:\"Over the weekend, as the Green Bay Packers started to settle into the groove of training camp, quarterback Jordan Love raised a bit of a hubbub during an interview with NFL Network’s Stacey Dales when he said that receiver Matthew Golden was “locked down over there at X.” I’m sure the vast majority of you […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6908:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nOver the weekend, as the Green Bay Packers started to settle into the groove of training camp, quarterback Jordan Love raised a bit of a hubbub during an interview with NFL Network’s <a href=\"https://x.com/StaceyDales\">Stacey Dales</a> when he said that receiver Matthew Golden was “locked down over there at X.”\n\n\n\"It\'s not our first rodeo together\" 🤠<a href=\"https://x.com/packers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@packers</a> QB Jordan Love excited to get to work with his offensive weapons<a href=\"https://x.com/StaceyDales?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@StaceyDales</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/jordan3love?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jordan3love</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/HJAvkjFswJ\">pic.twitter.com/HJAvkjFswJ</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2083967881877008567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nI’m sure the vast majority of you already have a picture in your head of an X receiver, but we’ll spend a minute with that first. Traditionally, the prototypical X receiver has been someone like Andre Johnson or DeAndre Hopkins: a big-bodied, sure-handed receiver who is good in contested-catch situations. On the other side would be the Z receiver, who would be someone like DeSean Jackson. In his excellent book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Mans-Guide-Professional-Football/dp/1635610559/ref=sr_1_1?crid=148Y56GGPZSAE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CyCN4M55ESQHKbQx4u-VQTXK-5Jpv7Pwi7HjV-2g58jGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.NAS_rxwByLEL3Hd1_pYaMiq15Kf9_ff3buMwKDjkh7c&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+zimmerman+new+thinking+man&qid=1785780467&sprefix=paul+zimmerman+new+thinking+man%2Caps%2C323&sr=8-1\">The New Thinking Man’s Guide to Pro Football</a>, Paul Zimmerman (aka Dr. Z) bucketed them in two categories: “possession” and “flyers”. That feels right. Your X receiver is your on-the-ball, isolated receiver who is asked to win one-on-ones.\n\nWhile football has changed and evolved over the years, those tags – X and Z – are still used, and, in the minds of many, those classifications are still gospel. They can still hold true to a certain extent, but they’re not hard-and-fast rules. In this Packers offense in the LaFleur era, you can think of Romeo Doubs in that X role. Going back a little earlier in his tenure, it was Davante Adams.\n\nWith that in mind, we’re going to view Matthew Golden through the lens of some pages from the 2019 Packers Playbook (I know, I know. It’s pretty outdated by now from a play perspective, but it still outlines the core philosophy and formations that are still very much in use.) We’ll start with a definition of skill positions:\n\nAs is laid out here, the Y (Tight End) determines the strength of the formation, while the X is “Predominantly the Weak Side Receiver”. That is to say, aligned on the other side of the formation from the Tight End. You can likely see this in your head when the Packers go into a 3×1 or Quads formation; there was Romeo Doubs or Dontayvion Wicks as the X, all alone on the backside.\n\nThere’s a term that’s been floating out there over the past couple of years of “the sacrificial X”. I truly despise the term, but if you look at formations like this, I get it. Out of a formation like this, you could have the “concept” side and the “one-on-one” side.\n\nTo me, this diagram is a perfect example of what that kind of thing would look like. This is a concept called All Go that was a big part of their playbook when Davante Adams was at X. It’s a flood concept to the right side, while the X receiver is isolated backside. \n\nThe QB would read the coverage over the X, then read the concept. It would be a pre-snap & immediate post-snap read. If the coverage was favorable for the X, it’s an immediate throw. If there’s nothing there, the QB barely gives him a glance before moving to the concept.\n\nWhen the idea of an X receiver comes up, this is what tends to spring to mind. That’s certainly part of the role, but it’s not the entire role. Defining a WR as an X, Z or F doesn’t mean they’re always doing the same thing.\n\nHere’s Bin RT, a bunch formation. There is the X, once again, all alone on the weakside.\n\nJust below Bin RT, we’ll find Box RT. It’s the same bunch formation, with a key difference: the X is now part of the bunch.\n\nYou’ll find some of this in their 2×2 formations as well. Deuce RT finds the X as the outside receiver on the weak side.\n\nJust below that, you’ll find Dixie RT, where X is the slot.\n\nMotion, of course, changes the picture and further blurs the lines. Here’s Coco Bow out of Bunch RT Tight. The X starts as the isolated receiver in a 3×1 formation, but the motion turns it into a 2×2 set with the X running a corner route.\n\nIf you want an even clearer look, here is a page from the Tree concept. There are four versions of it. In the top two versions, the X is running the Basic from the top of a two-man stack. In the third diagram, he’s the under man in the stack, running the Shallow Cross and working as the Hot receiver in a blitz situation. In the fourth diagram, the concept has been flipped, and he’s the run-off Alert receiver, running a go route.\n\nPicture this page and the call, and then imagine what it’s like if you’re swapping receiver tags. Say Golden is the X in the top right diagram, but the Z in the bottom right. Think of the additional mental processing that would likely occur. Having defined receiver tags doesn’t mean that receiver is always going to be doing the same thing. \n\nIn this offense, you want the X to be able to win off the line and have sure hands, but that’s not the only thing he’s going to be asked to do. He likely won’t be the guy called on to be the insert blocker the majority of the time (that will likely be Christian Watson as the Z), but there are times that’s exactly what he’ll be asked to do.\n\nBy paring down the receiver room this offseason, it has allowed for clarity in receiver roles, which should allow for a smoother operation. 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Wide receiver Mike Evans isn’t practicing on Monday due to a quad strain. Rookie running back Kaelon Black has an adductor injury and will also miss Monday’s session. Depending on the grade of the strain, Evans could miss anywhere from one week to multiple months. If […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2233:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CA - JUNE 03: Mike Evans #5 of the San Francisco 49ers speaks with the media after a team OTA practice at SAP Performance Facility on June 3, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe hits keep coming for the San Francisco 49ers. Wide receiver Mike Evans isn’t practicing on Monday due to a quad strain. Rookie running back Kaelon Black has an adductor injury and will also miss Monday’s session.\n\nDepending on the grade of the strain, Evans could miss anywhere from one week to multiple months. If it’s a Grade 1 strain, Evans would be sidelined anywhere from 1-to-3 weeks. The problem there is a strain could feel fine early, but a re-tear of the fibers is possible, just as they begin to knit together. It’s how these kinds of injuries can go from two weeks to two months. Needless to say, expect the 49ers to be overly cautious with Evans.\n\nKyle’s update, 12:32 p.m. PT: Ian Rapoport said Evans’ injury wasn’t serious and that he could return to practice sooner rather than later:\n\nBlack is the second player in as many practices to suffer a groin injury. Again, depending on the grade, Black could miss anywhere from a week or two to a couple of months, depending on whether it’s a mild strain or a complete rupture.\n\nThe 49ers have suffered injuries to three of their top four running backs before they made it to the third window of the practice blocks. That explains why they went out and <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-free-agency/160910/49ers-sign-rb-khalil-herbert-and-former-colts-6th-round-edge-rusher-waive-eli-apple\">signed Khalil Herbert</a> this weekend.\n\nWide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling will continue to sit out with hamstring tightness. He’s day-to-day.\n\nMikail Kamara suffered a torn ACL. He was waived/injured over the weekend.\n\nCJ West and Romello Height will practice on Monday.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785785662;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:28:\"San Francisco 49ers Injuries\";i:1;s:29:\"San Francisco 49ers Preseason\";i:2;s:33:\"San Francisco 49ers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2216;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Mike Evans\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13414;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kaelon Black\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:946;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c75de7f05adc0308a9d62535fc9c5a6c\";s:5:\"title\";s:93:\"Colbie Young has big day at training camp; says he’s learning from 2 Hall of Fame receivers\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp/195332/colbie-young-2-hall-of-fame-receivers\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"What can we expect to see from Colbie Young in his rookie campaign? The Cincinnati Bengals’ fourth-round draft pick out of Georgia was relatively quiet during the opening week of training camp. However, Young had his best day of camp on Monday afternoon. That included a spectacular sideline catch from Joe Flacco, going up and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3729:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Colbie Young (86) catches a pass during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nWhat can we expect to see from Colbie Young in his rookie campaign?\n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals’ fourth-round draft pick out of Georgia was relatively quiet during the opening week of training camp.\n\nHowever, Young had his best day of camp on Monday afternoon. That included a spectacular sideline catch from Joe Flacco, going up and high-pointing the football over the defender.\n\n\nBengals rookie wide receiver Colbie Young makes his first splash play of camp. A high point reception from Joe Flacco on the sideline. <a href=\"https://t.co/wxasvnZONB\">pic.twitter.com/wxasvnZONB</a>— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) <a href=\"https://x.com/FOX19Joe/status/2084318439091376484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nAt 6-foot-4 and around 220 pounds, Young has excellent size for the receiver position. This allows him to make contested catches consistently over cornerbacks. He is more of a big-play weapon than incumbent wide receiver No. 3 Andrei Iosivas.\n\nAt Georgia, over 75% of Young’s receptions resulted in either a first down or a touchdown. He was known for running a lot of posts and 9-routes for the Bulldogs.\n\nYoung added a touchdown reception during Monday’s practice. Both plays, including the aforementioned sideline catch, came from passes from Joe Flacco.\n\n\nJoe Flacco connects with rookie WR Colbie Young who finds the end zone <a href=\"https://t.co/RZOgty6Psj\">pic.twitter.com/RZOgty6Psj</a>— Andrew Fo 𝕏 Miller (@AndrewFoxMiller) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndrewFoxMiller/status/2084297202818527271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nIosivas continues working with Joe Burrow and the first-team offense. That likely means he begins the season as one of the starting receivers.\n\nHowever, I think Colbie Young could ultimately start cutting into his snaps throughout the season. With Iosivas having a 13% drop rate in 2025, combined with entering the final year of his contract, the Bengals would be wise to work in Young more and more as the season gets underway.\n\nYoung spoke with the media after practice. He discussed how he can sit back and learn from what he believes are two future Hall of Famers at the receiver position. \n\n“I think I am one of the luckiest receivers to get drafted,” Young said. “I got two Hall of Fame receivers in front of me that I get to learn from. I don’t have to be rushed in, but when my number is called, I have to go out and perform.”\n\n\nColbie Young high pointed a ball from Joe Flacco and made a terrific catch on the sideline in 11s. Also caught a slant in end zone from Joe Burrow in front of Dax Hill. Good day for the rookie. <a href=\"https://t.co/30O0qIPA73\">pic.twitter.com/30O0qIPA73</a>— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) <a href=\"https://x.com/Trags/status/2084319788268925037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt will be important for Young to impress during preseason action. He will get his first opportunity next Thursday when the Bengals face the Lions in their first preseason game of the year.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785785418;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:19;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Flacco\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13477;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Colbie Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:947;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f454a0e15c67a812578546e2f2454b25\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Bears lose Coby Bryant for 8-10 weeks after training camp knee injury\";s:4:\"link\";s:74:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/coby-bryant-injury-update-bears-safety/\";s:11:\"description\";s:107:\"Bryant suffered a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture during Monday\'s training camp practice\";s:7:\"content\";s:107:\"Bryant suffered a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture during Monday\'s training camp practice\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785785050;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8293;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Coby Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:948;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c78910dc7ed0fcf12569dc2289230115\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Aaron Rodgers torches \"Tony\" Fauci and ESPN, while appearing on ESPN\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-torches-tony-fauci-and-espn-while-appearing-on-espn\";s:11:\"description\";s:98:\"Rodgers relitigates COVID, chastises ESPN for not covering the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal.\";s:7:\"content\";s:7324:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_rodgerspreseason_260803\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"283884\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_rodgerspreseason_260803\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_rodgerspreseason_260803\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Pittsburgh Steelers\",\"title\": \"Will Rodgers play at all this preseason?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/will-aaron-rodgers-play-at-all-this-nfl-preseason\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-03T18:35:13Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n It really is a \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-credits-his-wife-for-mended-fences-with-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full circle</a>\" year for Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.At a time when Rodgers was seemingly creating a kinder, gentler vibe as he embarks on his final year in the NFL, Rodgers brought the knives out during a Monday appearance on ESPN\'s The Pat McAfee Show.Rodgers started by taking the Fifth Amendment in response to McAfee\'s first question. Rodgers then went off on Dr. Anthony Fauci, who last week repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment in testimony before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.\"You got a pardon, and you\'re in front of — and you pleaded [the Fifth] over 100 times?\" Rodgers said. \"What are you scared of, Tony? I thought you were the science. I thought you [were], \'I am science.\' And you get up there and you can\'t answer a question?\" The vitriol extended to ESPN, the owner of the channel on which he was appearing.\"How much time did the network spend on that?\" Rodgers said. \"How much time do they spend on my responses every week? On my vaccination status, on Taylor [Swift] and Travis [Kelce\'s] wedding? Did they do even a minute? Did they do even a minute on Tony Fauci? No, I bet they didn\'t.\" Rodgers then made reference to ESPN\'s conspicuously scant coverage of the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation.\"Then there was another scandal this offseason, too, involving a voter for MVP, for coach of the year,\" Rodgers said. \"How much time did your network spend on that?\"Later in the segment (after it migrated from ESPN to YouTube only), Rodgers returned to the Russini story.\"Like, you have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN that covers our league at the highest level, and there\'s a major scandal, and it\'s just, like, nobody can fucking talk about it,\" Rodgers said. \"What are we even doing here? . . . [I]f it\'s affecting certain things, if there\'s leaks going on, if there\'s tampering going on, if that person is also an MVP voter and a coach of the year voter.\"Rodgers also referred to ESPN as a \"gutless organization\" with \"no integrity.\"As to Fauci, Rodgers eventually called him \"an absolute criminal\" while repeatedly labeling him an \"absolute coward.\" (Rodgers at one point suggested that Fauci\'s wife is Ghislaine Maxwell\'s sister, before adding \"allegedly.\")Here\'s the part where I say some things about what Rodgers said.First, Rodgers is right about ESPN looking the other way on the Russini-Vrabel story. It\'s still not clear why that happened. Given that the relationship (whatever it was) between Russini and Vrabel apparently existed during Russini\'s time with ESPN, and to the extent it tainted her work (e.g., the 2021 reporting prior to the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dianna-russinis-tom-brady-titans-reporting-from-2020-comes-under-scrutiny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Julio Jones trade</a>), ESPN prefers not to peer down that rabbit hole. What did the producers know about the situation, and did they perhaps welcome the benefits it generated for Bristol? Those questions haven\'t been asked by ESPN, and surely won\'t be.Second, as to Fauci\'s decision to repeatedly invoke the Fifth Amendment, Rodgers doesn\'t seem to realize that Fauci\'s pardon wouldn\'t apply to any effort to paint anything he said last week as perjury. Considering some of the specious (to say the least) prosecutions that have been attempted by the current administration, anything Fauci said could have been called perjury. Even if it wasn\'t.“The only conclusion I can reach is that the sole reason he is calling me before this committee is to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/anthony-fauci-5th-amendment-testify-covid-hearing-rand-paul-rcna589793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get me to say something — anything — that could vindicate his repeated public pledges</a> that I end up, in his words — quote — ‘behind bars,’” Fauci said in his opening remarks to the committee run by Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.).Third, Rodgers did not mention the one specific thing that caused him to attract the ire of many in 2021. In August of that year, Rodgers publicly lied about being vaccinated. Well, he didn\'t lie per se. He played a deliberate word game about being \"immunized,\" forcing someone to ask a followup question about whether \"immunized\" means \"vaccinated.\" (The followup question wasn\'t asked.)Rodgers had every right to not be vaccinated. He wanted to avoid the protocols the league developed (right or wrong) for unvaccinated players, including wearing a mask during press conferences. (Rodgers didn\'t wear one during the press conference when he claimed he was \"immunized.\") If he hadn\'t tested positive in November 2021, the hair-splitting never would have come to light.It\'s kind of amazing that folks are relitigating the fog-of-war niceties of a pandemic that killed more than a million Americans, and which prompted people to say and do all sorts of things (including a suggestion by a fairly influential person to inject bleach) in an effort to get it under control. The issue has been dusted off for one reason: To motivate voters who may be inclined to stay home for the upcoming midterm election, due to growing apathy and/or flat-out antipathy regarding the person who mused about bleach as a potential treatment for the virus.Bottom line? Rodgers\'s decision to take the high road as to his family is hardly an indication that he has fully committed to that path. On Monday, Rodgers took an extended jog on the low road — to the likely dismay of the executives at ESPN who had to hold their breath and count the seconds until it all finally ended.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785785021;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:949;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0bc87f725a25c79dbaaf7f75381fcd39\";s:5:\"title\";s:83:\"Detroit Lions 2026 training camp observations, Day 5: Offensive line shines in pads\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-training-camp/168287/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-observations-ol-shines-pads\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"The Detroit Lions donned pads for the first time during their 2026 training camp, and while they spent a bit less time on the field than in previous practices, the intensity was ramped up. Monday’s practice was roughly only an hour and a half, but according to coach Dan Campbell, this was just a precursor […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9909:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions center Cade Mays (64), left, talks to offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) as they walk off the field after practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nThe Detroit Lions donned pads for the first time during their 2026 training camp, and while they spent a bit less time on the field than in previous practices, the intensity was ramped up. Monday’s practice was roughly only an hour and a half, but according to coach Dan Campbell, this was just a precursor for what should be a week of intensity that will separate players between those hoping to make an NFL roster and the ones who are ready.\n\n\n“I told the players last night that by the end of this week, this roster will begin to separate itself. So, this is where we’ll find out. We’re about to get four really, really good days of pads. And this is day one just to kind of break them in for the other three.”\n\n\nInjury updates\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-training-camp/168256/lions-training-camp-injury-updates-jimmy-rolder-derrick-moore-news\">Campbell gave injury updates on rookies</a> Blake Miller, Derrick Moore, Jimmy Rolder, and Miles Kitselman in his morning press conference, and then Jeremy Reisman followed up practice with a <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injuries/168271/detroit-lions-training-camp-injury-news-optimism-brian-branch-return\">second update, including a participation report, along with notes on the three players who left practice on Monday</a>.\n\n“Time will tell”\n\nStar running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who is still not participating in practices due to a presumed contract holdout, watched his teammates from the sideline of the practice field on Sunday and was back again on Monday. While he was able to avoid the media over the weekend, Gibbs walked through the media on Monday but did not shed any light on his situation. \n\nWhen he was asked when he expected to return to the field to practice, his response was simply: “Time will tell.”\n\nCampbell, at his morning presser, made sure to emphasize that Gibbs is in the building, attending meetings, getting some work inside the training facility, and is “still part of us; and the guys, our players, love him. We love him. And he’s a part of what we do.”\n\nOpening with 1 vs. 1, but with a twist\n\nAs has become tradition under Campbell, the first practice in pads opens with a one-on-one tackling drill, where the team gathers in a large semi-circle, and two players square up in the middle. At the whistle, the player with the ball needs to get past the defender, while the defender needs to make a stop. While this drill is typically full go and a way to increase intensity, the Lions scaled back this year’s opening drill and eliminated the tackling portion, instead asking the defenders to two-hand touch the offensive player.\n\nThe Lions have been criticized for their practices in the past, and this is the drill Ennis Rakestraw was injured in in 2025, so it appears as if the Lions are being more cautious with their players this year. However, as Campbell mentioned previously, this practice is part of the ramp-up period, so it’s possible this drill could add tackling back in the coming days. \n\nAs for the drill itself, the defense got the majority of the wins (two-hand touch certainly helps them), but I did award some offensive wins:\n\n\nRB Jabari Small was the only player to earn two wins, utilizing a cutback on the first and a speed-to-the-edge move on the second.\n\n\n\nWR Dominic Lovett got past his defender on a slick cutback.\n\n\n\nWR Lawrence Keys used a hesitation move to catch his defender throttling down.\n\n\n\nWR Tay Martin won with speed-to-the-edge.\n\n\n\nDB Aamaris Brown switched to offense for a snap and executed a juke move on his defender\n\n\nOffensive linemen impress in pads\n\nWhether in team drills or one-on-ones with defensive linemen, the offensive line showed fans a lot of optimism on Monday.\n\nOn Monday, the Lions offense spent a fair amount of time working on their rushing offense, and that meant a variety of blocking schemes on display. While it can be challenging to sift through the bodies to see which individual players are standing out in the trenches, it gets much easier when they end up out in space, either by pulling or running their blocks out of the play.\n\nWe saw Cade Mays and Christian Mahogany stand out on pulls during this practice, with the center walling off a hole for the back to run through, while Mahogany—fresh off returning from injury—pulled from his left guard spot and overpowered Aidan Hutchinson, a difficult thing to do. Mahogany’s power has been evident since his return, and now that he has flashed on pulls the last few days, it’s easy to see why I believe he’ll fit into Drew Petzing’s blocking scheme.\n\nThe most impressive offensive lineman in camp has to be second-year utility lineman Miles Frazier, who continues to not only show off ridiculous range and endurance, but also execute at a strong level. After starting camp in the battle for the left guard position, he’s since shifted to right tackle on the second unit, while also contributing on the third team at both guard spots and sometimes left tackle as well. \n\nThe offensive line also showed well on 1-0n-1s with the defensive line, showing nice patience and the ability to anchor versus power.\n\nOL vs. DL 1 vs. 1 recap:\n\nStarters\n\n\nPenei Sewell and Hutchinson split their two reps\n\n\n\nMahogany bested Alim McNeill twice\n\n\n\nTyleik Williams overpowered Mays, but Mays rebounded by taking down Chris Smith\n\n\n\nTate Ratledge got wins against Mekhi Wingo and Levi Onwuzurike\n\n\n\nBlake Miller took care of Tyler Lacy, but DJ Wonnum caught him with a snatch-and-pull\n\n\nReserves\n\n\nLarry Borom beat Wonnum and Ahmed Hassanein\n\n\n\nMiles Frazier (at RT) stallmated with Anthony Lucas, beat Eric O’Neill, then shifted inside to RG and beat Wingo\n\n\n\nJuice Scruggs locked down Skyler Gill-Howard, but lost to Lacy\n\n\n\nMelvin Priestly beat Gill-Howard and Tyre West\n\n\n\nSeth McLaughlin beat Myles Adams and Aidan Keanaaina\n\n\nJacob Saylors stepping up\n\nWith Gibbs holding out and Sion Vaki leaving practice early after getting poked in the eye, Jacob Saylors stepped into a larger role behind Isiah Pacheco. Saylors made the most of his opportunity, bursting through a right side gap for a 20+ yard gain during 11-on-11s, then closing out practice with a 40+ yard wheel route that he took untouched for a touchdown. \n\nSaylors has quietly had a solid camp, and depending on Gibbs and Vaki’s situations, could suddenly be in line for more touches and a chance to prove his worth.\n\nThe Christian Izien domino effect\n\nChristian Izien has worked past the flu bug that kept him from practicing the first three days of camp, and while he returned to the field on Sunday, Monday was a truer representation of how his presence can create a domino effect on the secondary depth chart.\n\nAt practice, Izien opened as the starting nickelback, working inside of D.J. Reed and Rock Ya-Sin or Ennis Rakestraw. However, when the second team took the field, Izien shifted back to safety alongside Thomas Harper.\n\nAs a result of Izien’s presence, Roger McCreary shifted to the second team, operating on the outside opposite Khalil Dorsey when only two corners were on the field, then kicking inside when they went to nickel. When Izien took a breather from second-team safety, it was UDFA rookie Aamaris Brown who stepped in as his replacement, who appears to have possibly jumped Dan Jackson and Loren Strickland on the depth chart.\n\nWith McCreary on the second team, rookie Keith Abney was bumped to the third team. Like McCreary, Abney worked as an outside corner in two CB sets (opposite Nick Whiteside), then kicking inside in nickel sets.\n\nQuick hitters\n\n\nThe Tyler Lacy hype looks deserved and is gaining momentum. On Monday, during 11-on-11s at big end, he burst into the backfield and forced Jared Goff to throw the ball away. A few plays later, he kicked inside to defensive tackle and overpowered a second-team guard right into Teddy Bridgewater.\n\n\n\nDJ Wonnum sets a mean edge.\n\n\n\nAhmed Hassanein delivered a powerful double-swipe and swim move to beat Colby Sorsdal in 1-on-1s.\n\n\n\nHassanein’s intensity is ramping up on the field. After beating Thomas Gordon on a special teams drill, he stared down the tight end, the two exchanged words, then Hassanein let out a guttural yell that may have rattled the windows inside the building.\n\n\n\nDamone Clark executed a perfect tackle for loss on a run play, darting into the backfield and locking up the RB five yards behind the line of scrimmage.\n\n\n\nReed forced a pass breakup against Amon-Ra St. Brown on a quick inbreaking route; a rare unsecured catch for St. Brown, who typically vacuums in everything thrown his way.\n\n\n\nAbney continues to stack impressive days. During 11-on-11s, he blitzed from nickel and got a no-doubter tackle-for-loss. \n\n\n\nIn the lead for the gunner roles: Dorsey, Rakestraw, Izien, Abney, Ya-Sin.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785784955;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"Detroit Lions Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:950;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"afc74aaa5d02cef793b5afbd3b8b6d39\";s:5:\"title\";s:38:\"Report: Coby Bryant to miss 8-10 weeks\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119966/chicago-bears-injury-report-coby-bryant-to-miss-8-10-weeks\";s:11:\"description\";s:348:\"ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the knee injury that Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant sustained today at practice would keep him sidelined for about eight to ten weeks with no surgery required. Schefter reports that Bryant hyperextended his knee, has a bone bruise, and a small fracture. All things considered, things could have been […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2492:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 10: Coby Bryant #2 of the Chicago Bears speaks to media after Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 10, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nESPN’s Adam Schefter is <a href=\"https://x.com/adamschefter/status/2084344249215074352\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/adamschefter/status/2084344249215074352\">reporting</a> that the knee injury that Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant sustained today at practice would keep him sidelined for about eight to ten weeks with no surgery required. Schefter reports that Bryant hyperextended his knee, has a bone bruise, and a small fracture. All things considered, things could have been much worse, so I’m chalking this one up as good news for the Bears’ defense. \n\nWith Bryant out and Elijah Hicks on the PUP list, it’ll likely be Cam Lewis getting first-string reps alongside rookie safety Dillon Thieneman. Lewis signed a free agent deal this March with Chicago after playing with the Buffalo Bills since 2019. He’s appeared in 76 games with 14 starts in his career, with reps at both safety and nickel. \n\nOther safeties on the roster are Gervarrius Owens, Anthony Johnson Jr., and Skyler Thomas. \n\nOwens spent last year on the Bears’ practice squad, and he has 5 games under his belt from 2023 to 2024 with just 1 snap on defense. \n\nJohnson missed the 2025 season due to injury, but in 2023 and 2024, he played in 21 total games with 4 starts (all in’ 23).\n\nThomas is a 2026 UDFA from Oregon State.\n\n\nIf the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> want to sign a new safety after Coby Bryant got hurt, here are the best FA safeties available, per <a href=\"https://x.com/PFN365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PFN365</a>: • Xavier Woods • Jabrill Peppers • Taylor Rapp • Donovan Wilson • Mike Edwards • Jordan Poyer • Harrison Smith— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) <a href=\"https://x.com/jacobinfante24/status/2084291230763032774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nDo you think the Bears will make a move for another starting-caliber safety, or will they ride with what they have?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785784500;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8293;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Coby Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:951;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1b355dce19b90dafcd964b408b97c1ac\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Bengals offense continues to struggle from under center\";s:4:\"link\";s:72:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/195329/bengals-offense-under-center-struggle\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"We have seen a lot more of Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals offense going under center so far early in camp. The results have not been encouraging. It feels like there is immediate pressure most of the time they use play-action fakes from under center. In the past, Burrow has discussed how much more he likes […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2454:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles during practice at the Paycor Stadium practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nWe have seen a lot more of Joe Burrow and the <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> offense going under center so far early in camp.\n\nThe results have not been encouraging. It feels like there is immediate pressure most of the time they use play-action fakes from under center.\n\n\nJoe Burrow under center. Under pressure. <a href=\"https://t.co/HJGimrLkyZ\">pic.twitter.com/HJGimrLkyZ</a>— Andrew Fo 𝕏 Miller (@AndrewFoxMiller) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndrewFoxMiller/status/2084301766342898039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBoye Mafe gets to Joe Burrow untouched <a href=\"https://t.co/BsVVNBKtjK\">pic.twitter.com/BsVVNBKtjK</a>— Andrew Fo 𝕏 Miller (@AndrewFoxMiller) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndrewFoxMiller/status/2084293664763752929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn the past, Burrow has discussed how much more he likes playing from shotgun. He says it allows him to see and diagnose what is in front of him. The early results during training camp are likely to keep him feeling similarly. We will see if this is something the Bengals continue to stick with.\n\nWarren Sharp discussed the difference in performance from under center to shotgun for Burrow. The Bengals are top 10 in expected points added, success rate, and yards per attempt when in shotgun. When under center, those ranks drop to some of the worst numbers in the NFL. \n\nIt makes sense that Burrow and the Bengals ultimately end up switching back to shotgun each season.\n\n\ninteresting if Cincy is trying to go more under center this year because Joe Burrow has the LARGEST splits in performance shotgun vs under center among all solid QBs in the NFL and it\'s not close. 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San Francisco signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw back to pair with Fred Warner. They traded for Osa Odighizuwa to add a veteran at defensive tackle alongside second-year pros C.J. West and Alfred Collins. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3845:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers took multiple steps to improve their defense this offseason, adding key players both via free agency and the draft.\n\nSan Francisco signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw back to pair with Fred Warner. They traded for Osa Odighizuwa to add a veteran at defensive tackle alongside second-year pros C.J. West and Alfred Collins. They drafted Romello Height to provide more juice for the pass rush from a speed perspective.\n\nBut are the moves enough to improve a pass rush that ranked 32nd in the NFL last year in sacks? Or do the 49ers need to add more to their defense to return to a top unit this season?\n\nSpeaking to reporters last week, general manager John Lynch acknowledged the defense wasn’t good enough last year. But he feels confident that they’ve made considerable progress this offseason.\n\n“I think when we’ve been successful here, our defensive line has wreaked havoc,” Lynch said. “And I think that’s pretty consistent around the league. We weren’t good enough last year. And there’s a lot of reasons for that. But ultimately, all those reasons are just excuses. So you have to address it. I feel confident with the way that we addressed it. \n\n“Yes, Nick [Bosa] being back is a difference maker, but it was bigger than that. And so we’ll do some things schematically without changing. Raheem [Morris]’s background comes from Monte Kiffin, so very similar to what [Robert] Saleh has done for us and who we’ve been. But there will be some expanded things, some more versatility.\n\nIn addition to the schematic changes, San Francisco is going to trust on its young core to develop and produce.\n\n“We’ve kind of turned over this defensive line over the last couple of years with players like Alfred Collins and CJ West and this year, Gracen Halton, Romello Height, Keion White who came in last year. I’m really excited to see that group together and see what they can do because that certainly is a priority. \n\n“When we’ve been at our best, we’ve made life miserable on the opposing offense from the defensive front. Everything starts there. I agree. I knew that as a player. I was a better player when I played with Warren Sapp than when I went to Denver and didn’t have that. So I get that, believe me. And we’ve made a concerted effort to improve that. Now we’ve got to go show that we have.”\n\nSan Francisco’s defense has been dealing with a few injuries and recoveries. Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins, and C.J. West are all recovering from offseason procedures or last year’s injuries. In addition, Height has missed some of the early practices as he works through an injury sustained in camp.\n\nCollins and West will be crucial for the 49ers, not only in stopping the run, but also in the passing game, as they’ll need to take another step. The big key is obviously Bosa, who is trending well ahead of the season and has even shared he’s felt faster this offseason.\n\nNow, the 49ers secondary hasn’t made changes, and that wasn’t necessarily a strong point last season. But San Francisco will hope for another jump from both Upton Stout, who was quite good as a rookie, and Renardo Green, who had his inconsistent moments in 2025.\n\nSan Francisco hasn’t been against a midseason trade, but we’ll see if they make a veteran addition, potentially even on the defensive line, ahead of the season. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785783660;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6056;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dre Greenlaw\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5041;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Fred Warner\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:953;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"eb6f9d33216eac3fc035f1901bb68247\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Maxx Crosby says he sometimes crosses the line by practicing too hard\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/maxx-crosby-says-he-sometimes-crosses-the-line-by-practicing-too-hard\";s:11:\"description\";s:74:\"Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is known for his intensity on the field.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2684:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mendoza_260729\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"517417\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mendoza_260729\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_mendoza_260729\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Las Vegas Raiders\",\"title\": \"Kubiak says Cousins is \'the guy\' over Mendoza\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/klint-kubiak-says-kirk-cousins-is-the-guy-over-fernando-mendoza\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-29T13:05:07Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is known for his intensity on the field. Sometimes he\'s too intense on the practice field.Crosby said the Raiders\' coaching staff talked to him about not going so hard that he risks injuring teammates, as he has a tendency to go full speed, all the time.\"I just can\'t tell you how many people have come up to me already and just been like, \'All right, so you know <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49500640/las-vegas-raiders-maxx-crosby-2026-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at practice, you can’t do this</a>,\'\" Crosby said, via Ryan McFadden of ESPN. \"I got up a whole textbook full of rules that I got to follow, or I\'m going to get in trouble, but that comes with it. ... I practice one way. I know that I push the line, and sometimes I go over the line.\"Crosby said the hardest thing about offseason knee surgery was not being able to do the intense offseason workouts that he enjoys.\"I\'m like a big-ass baby. I\'m stuck on a damn couch. I can\'t do anything,\" Crosby said. \"Those are the things that people don\'t really get to see, and the emotional, the mental part of it, and it forces you to make a choice of how you\'re going to attack the whole process.\"Crosby says that now that he\'s fully cleared to practice, \"I feel incredible.\"\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785783485;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5991;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Maxx Crosby\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:954;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aac9711648d1878f44eceab8377c3713\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Bears safety, former Seahawks starter Coby Bryant to miss 8-10 weeks\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171564/coby-bryant-injury-update-former-seahawks-safety-out-nfl-news\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"A former Seattle Seahawk will be sidelined to start the regular season. Safety Coby Bryant, who signed with the Chicago Bears during free agency after four seasons in Seattle, appeared to suffer a major knee injury on Monday when he was carted off at practice and appeared emotional. But, Bryant avoided a worst-case scenario, with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2768:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 10: Coby Bryant #8 and Artie Burns #23 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a defensive stop during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on October 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nA former Seattle Seahawk will be sidelined to start the regular season.\n\nSafety Coby Bryant, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-free-agency/164209/seahawks-free-agency-2026-coby-bryant-headed-to-chicago\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"164209\">who signed with the Chicago Bears during free agency after four seasons in Seattle</a>, appeared to suffer a major knee injury on Monday when he was <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171550/coby-bryant-chicago-bears-carted-off-knee-injury-former-seahawks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171550/coby-bryant-chicago-bears-carted-off-knee-injury-former-seahawks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carted off at practice</a> and appeared emotional. But, Bryant avoided a worst-case scenario, with the former fourth-round pick set to miss 8-10 weeks with a hyperextended knee, bone bruise, and small fracture, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday afternoon.\n\n\n\nBears safety Coby Bryant is expected to be sidelined 8-10 weeks due to a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture that he suffered at today’s practice, per sources. No surgery is expected to be needed. <a href=\"https://t.co/LxaZFt4hPP\">pic.twitter.com/LxaZFt4hPP</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2084344249215074352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWhile the injury will keep Bryant out of the Bears’ lineup to begin the season, he should still be in line to make his debut in Chicago later on in the season after he signed a three-year, $40 million contract in March. Provided Bryant doesn’t suffer a setback during his recovery, he’ll be able to suit up for the Bears’ visit to Seattle on Monday Night Football in Week 8 on Nov. 2.\n\nBryant started 34 games and collected seven interceptions and 17 pass breakups during his time with the Seahawks, which started out at slot corner before moving to safety full-time under Mike Macdonald. 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Here’s the recap of Monday’s practice:\n\nAttendance report\n\nHead coach Andy Reid spoke to the media after practice and <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/206819/andy-reid-provides-injury-team-update-mondays-chiefs-practice\">provided details on the three active Chiefs who were unavailable on Monday</a>: wide receivers Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy, and defensive end Ashton Gillotte.\n\nAs they have each day of practice, cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and wide receiver Rashee Rice took the field with the team in full uniform. Each participated with pads on, although Rice seemed to be held out of 11-on-11, full-team period work against the defense. 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I appreciate that.”\n\nOn one particular one-on-one rep in the lineman drills, right guard Trey Smith stonewalled Woods, who tapped him on the helmet with respect after the rep. It was truly iron sharpening iron; Smith sounded excited about his new teammates across the line of scrimmage when talking to reporters on Monday.\n\n“Peter’s really talented,” Smith said. “The sky is the limit for him. In terms of his hand utilization, speed, power, he’s really sort of a full-package guy. He’s young, and he’s figuring out the game, but he has a willingness to learn.\n\nI’ve really, really enjoyed the way he has stepped into this program, this organization and how he’s trying to turn himself into a great player,“ Smith emphasized. ”Definitely has an outstanding future ahead of him, just really excited to help with his development where I can.”\n\nWho is catching passes from Patrick Mahomes?\n\nWithout Worthy and Allen running routes for the Chiefs’ offense, the three starting receivers when running plays on air were wide receivers Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton and Andrew Armstrong. Rice wasn’t playing much during full-team periods, so players like Jalen Royals, Nikko Remigio and Jimmy Holiday saw more time in the mix with the starting offense.\n\nSimilar to the way Allen was seemingly Mahomes’ favorite target for an early stretch of camp, Armstrong stepped up on Monday. Reid can see it.\n\n“Armstrong… he went through the rookie camp, and pushed through that. I thought he did a nice job there, and he has transferred that over,” Reid shared. “It looks like Pat has trust in him. So I think that’s a plus; he’s getting better every day. Big target, strong… I like that part of it.”\n\nOn second-year wideout Jalen Royals, who hasn’t made the same pop as Allen or Armstrong in camp, Reid kept the praise simple.\n\n“I think Royals has kind of gotten better playing faster every day that he has been here.”\n\nWhat Andy Reid is looking for at right tackle\n\nOn the first day of full pads, rookie Kahlil Benson got the nod as the starting right tackle for the fourth consecutive practice.\n\nHowever, veteran Jaylon Moore quickly rotated in with the starters in practice; the two seemingly split time between the first and second teams on the right side.\n\n“Let them compete, and just see where it goes,” Reid said of the position battle after practice. “Both of them can play, I think. We just have a young guy we haven’t seen much of, but he has some talent. Let’s see where that goes.\n\n“Moore keeps battling; he has had a couple good days, too,” Reid noted. “We’ll need all of them, that’s how it goes.”\n\nWhen asked about the inevitable mistakes Benson will make as a first-year player, Reid made his stance on the learning curve clear.\n\n“Not to make the same mistake twice, right? That’s what I’m looking for,” Reid said. “We’ll give you a chance here to learn, but if you start making it consistently, then we have a problem. But he has been doing a good job. There’s a hiccup here or there, but he fixes it, normally.”\n\nAndy points to pass-pro improvement for Brashard Smith\n\nIn the early stages of camp, second-year running back Brashard Smith has seemingly been the most immediate backup to Kenneth Walker in the Chiefs’ starting backfield. 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He had <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jayson-oweh-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zero sacks in his final season at Penn State</a>, even with all the physical tools required to be an excellent NFL pass rusher. \n\nWithout the pass-rush stats, Oweh had to be a force in another aspect of his game that has gotten a bit lost as he enters his fifth professional season. \n\n“My run game,” Oweh said <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6MlQ8VzriY&t=3s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in a press conference following Monday’s training camp practice</a>. “I came in as a run defender. I had zero sacks (his last year at Penn State), and some people forget that. I worked hard, and by the grace of God, he has helped get better as a pass rusher. The run game is what I hung my hat on at first. People forget that, because I was a designated pass rusher in some defenses. I’m really trying to get back to that playing style against the run, attacking the edges and getting TFLs.” \n\nHe’s right. Go back to <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jayson-oweh/32004f57-4501-2098-d88c-b6118c47c2f5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">his NFL.com draft profile</a> and you’ll find this assessment of his run defense: “He has dominant potential as a run defender with burst and range to upend back-side and play-side runs, turning them into short gains or losses.” \n\nOpportunity plays a part in how much run defending Oweh gets to do. He was more of a situational guy in Baltimore, where he was drafted No. 31 overall back in 2021. \n\nWhile pass rushing was key to the Commanders giving him <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/72411/odafe-oweh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a four-year, $96-million contract</a> in free agency, he’ll be more of a three-down presence in Washington. That will give Oweh a chance to prove he’s a complete player. \n\nHe’s proud of his development as a pass rusher, which involved refining the technique required to accentuate his elite physical skills. His motivation stems from doubters, from those projecting what he can’t do. \n\n“Each obstacle, each moment of adversity is like a test,” Oweh said. “That’s when you’ve got to work. That’s the universe telling you that’s where you’ve got to get better. Even if you’re listening to the fans, you can compartmentalize it and use it as motivation. I think, ‘Alright, I’m going to show you guys.’ That’s why I celebrate so much and point to the naysayers. You have to use that. \n\n“We play sports. You can’t hang your hat on the bad reps. You have to work hard for the good ones. I feel like that was the best part for me. I’m glad I went through (tough times), because now y’all know me as a pass rusher, but y’all gonna remember that I’m a run defender, too. That’s a testament to how hard I work and my ability to close out the naysayers and do my job well.” \n\nOweh believes Daronte Jones will give him great opportunities to do that. He has generally been a secondary pass rusher, behind <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2022.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyle Van Noy or Justin Houston</a> in Baltimore and Khalil Mack with the Chargers. Washington brought in some serious talent off the edge, Oweh’s the alpha here. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/team/coaches-roster/daronte-jones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New coordinator Daronte Jones</a> is given Oweh some freedom on when to stay disciplined in rush lanes and when to take a big shot. He’ll have plenty, but isn’t putting everything on his shoulders to sack the quarterback. \n\n“Rushing well as a group is key,” Oweh said. “I’d rather have that than one dominant pass rusher. 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It doesn\'t sound like one is coming any time soon. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 draft, Young is under contract through 2027 after Carolina picked up his fifth-year option in the spring. Panthers executive vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis spoke with the media in a Monday press conference, saying the club will keep extension discussions on Young and everyone else in-house. But Tilis characterized the situation as positive for Carolina.“I would say [Young] ascended last year and there’s still room for him to ascend,” Tilis said. “<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJunH_lZ7g8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">His ceiling, currently, is unknown and I think that’s exciting for us</a>. He’s working hard to get himself there.”Tilis noted that the continuity with Dave Canales in his third year as head coach has put Young in a good situation to succeed in 2026.“The team is better, the coaches are good, and Bryce is putting in the work, too,” Tilis said. “So, it’s all there. And we’ll just see how the year plays out. I think we’re all really excited for what Bryce is going to show and how the team’s going to be.”Tilis was asked directly if seeing how the year plays out means Young will not receive a new deal before the start of the regular season, but Tilis again noted that the team will keep discussions in-house.While it has not all been with the same regime, Young already has three years of experience — which is often enough time to have a clear picture of who a player is and what his ceiling might be. 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The misty drizzle intensified to a steady rain near the end of practice, yet the elements hardly impacted the play of Josh […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6217:\"\n\n\n \n ROCHESTER, NEW YORK - JULY 29: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills addresses the media following practice during training camp at St. John Fisher University on July 29, 2026 in Rochester, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nPittsford, N.Y. | Rain accompanied the start of the Buffalo Bills fourth training camp practice at St. John Fisher University in the immaculate town of Pittsford outside of Rochester, and it never stopped.\n\nThe misty drizzle intensified to a steady rain near the end of practice, yet the elements hardly impacted the play of Josh Allen. \n\nSure, a few balls slipped through the fingers of his targets — like rookie Skyler Bell, Dalton Kincaid, and Jackson Hawes in red-zone work. Heck, there was even a slightly wobbly, minimally under-thrown checkdown to James Cook in 11-on-11. \n\nOtherwise, Allen was surgical in slippery elements that were far from ideal. \n\nI’ll focus on Allen first before providing more notes from my observations at practice on Monday morning: \n\nJosh Allen\n\n\nAllen found Keon Coleman in the front corner of the end zone in 7-on-7 red-zone work. The throw was a tight-window laser, and Coleman gracefully toe-tapped for the score. \n\n\n\nAfter a pair of high-caliber pass breakups — of the diving then leaping variety — from Max Hairston and Cole Bishop, Allen rolled left in a scramble drill and somehow located Khalil Shakir among a sea of defenders for a touchdown. \n\n\n\nInterestingly, as the backup quarterbacks took their turns in red-zone work early in practice, I noticed Allen talking body movements — like giving route-running guidance and what he’s looking for — with Bell and DJ Moore. I’ve been at camp in all of Allen’s NFL seasons, and I don’t remember him getting that detailed with receivers after a session. Wasn’t contentious. Just thorough. \n\n\n\nBesides Kincaid’s easy drop during the heaviest rain of practice, he and Allen were locked in together — the veteran tight end snagged a laser through a microscopic window from Allen on a flag route in 11-on-11 red zone work that drew a major celebration from the rest of the offense. \n\n\n\nDee Alford made the play of the day on defense, with a full extension diving pass breakup on an end-zone target that came after Allen rolled right out of the pocket. \n\n\n\nIn what appeared to be calculated play-action work in the red zone, Allen found Bell over the middle for a touchdown. \n\n\n\nThe running backs do seem somewhat more involved in the pass game, and through the rain, Allen delivered a bit of a wobbler to James Cook on a wheel that featured tremendous placement and concentration from the running back to collect the football and get his feet in bounds for six despite tight coverage. \n\n\n\nThere was a vintage Allen moment late in practice when he pumped left, looked right, reversed his field back to the left — nearly taking out half the team watching the rep behind the play — before he found Moore standing all alone in the back left corner of the end zone.\n\n\n\nIn what was Allen’s last throwing rep of the day, he faded away from a throw with Javon Solomon closing in from his left… and I thought it was a clear throwaway. The ball landed directly in the arms of Dion Dawkins for a score on the trick play. \n\n\nMiscellaneous notes & observations\n\n\nTight ends coach Rob Boras got hands-on in the opening minutes of practice during a blocking drill, even giving tips to Dawson Knox on footwork. \n\n\n\nKincaid did go down for a moment — but turns out it was not due to his knee at all: \n\n\n\nUPDATE: Dalton Kincaid’s knee is good.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BillsMafia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BillsMafia</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/BuffaloPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BuffaloPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vqVL47skNJ\">pic.twitter.com/vqVL47skNJ</a>— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) <a href=\"https://x.com/danfetes/status/2084298720279966199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDavison Igbinosun is skiiiinnnnny. I know the new trend at cornerback is lighter/faster. But in seeing IGB in person for the first time I was taken aback as to how narrow his midsection is. \n\n\n\nCole Bishop was a blanket in coverage today — beyond his red-zone pass breakup. He made life difficult for all the tight ends when the ball was thrown their way. \n\n\n\nPhidarian Mathis made his presence felt in the run game on more than one occasion. Late in practice, he erupted through the line of scrimmage for what would’ve amounted to a tackle for loss and was pretty animated afterward. Justifiably so. \n\n\n\nI can’t believe Michael Hoecht tore his Achilles in early November 2025. He looks totally spry and there’s no hitch in his giddy-up whatsoever. 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Moro Ojomo told reporters at a Monday press conference that there have been conversations with the Eagles about a new deal. The 2023 seventh-round pick is in the final year of his rookie contract. Ojomo said it was great to see Carter and Jordan Davis land extensions over the last couple of years and that he\'s motivated to get one of his own, but that he\'ll be a \"worse player\" if he focuses on tasks best left to his agent. \"I think when you get <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/EliotShorrParks/status/2084314177468780994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">into those thoughts</a>, it can be a rabbit hole,\" Ojomo said, via Eliot Shorr-Parks of WIP. \"I’d rather steer clean from them. We have a football season to play. I’ve got an agent and he’s hired for a reason. He needs to do his job and I’ll do my job and we’ll see what happens.\"Ojomo played sparingly as a rookie and moved into a rotational role in his second year. He started nine times in 2025 and finished the year with 38 tackles and six sacks. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785780075;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10888;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:966;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"16b5d28bf07f0717021151f3d206b90b\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Packers Training Camp Recap: Trey Smack is starting shaky\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-preseason/84280/packers-training-camp-recap-trey-smack-is-starting-shaky\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"We’re here to recap the last two days of the Green Bay Packers’ training camp, which included the team wearing full pads for the first time. On Sunday, the team was in shells, as head coach Matt LaFleur stated that the team worked through rules of engagement (he didn’t seem too happy about the pass-rushers […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7433:\"\n\n\n \n ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JULY 31: Trey Smack #28 of the Green Bay Packers works out during the Green Bay Packers training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on July 31, 2026 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe’re here to recap the last two days of the Green Bay Packers’ training camp, which included the team wearing full pads for the first time. On Sunday, the team was in shells, as head coach Matt LaFleur stated that the team worked through rules of engagement (he didn’t seem too happy about the pass-rushers swiping at his quarterbacks), and Monday is when the team’s leg pads came on.\n\nThis is also your reminder that the Packers’ Family Night practice, the team’s annual scrimmage at Lambeau Field, will be held on Friday. The Hall of Fame Game will be played on Thursday on NBC. Football games are right around the corner!\n\nInjuries\n\nMost of the news on the injury front has been positive the last two days. Cornerback Kamal Hadden and offensive tackle Brant Banks have been taken off the physically unable to perform list and are back in practice, even though Hadden’s return on Sunday did lead to a new injury: a dislocated pinky finger.\n\nOffensive lineman Jager Burton, who injured his hamstring earlier in camp, is also back out on the field. The team has suffered two new injuries, though: hamstring injuries to both cornerback Carrington Valentine and tight end RJ Maryland. No Packer has suffered a major injury in camp yet, but those pesky hamstrings have certainly been an issue.\n\nThe following players still remain on Green Bay’s injury lists (either PUP or NFI):\n\n\nRB Chris Brooks (hamstring)\n\n\n\nTE Luke Musgrave (neck)\n\n\n\nEDGE Micah Parsons (ACL)\n\n\n\nDL Javon Hargrave (knee)\n\n\n\nDL Jordon Riley (Achilles)\n\n\n\nLS Matt Orzech (calf)\n\n\nOffense\n\nOne interesting note in camp is that 2025 draft pick John Williams, who missed his rookie season with a back injury, has been playing all three offensive line spots in camp so far. He’s had to bounce all over with the second-team unit, as the team continues to keep Aaron Banks and <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/84287/zach-bako-beweles-name-change-is-awesome\">Zach Bako-Bewele (formerly Tom)</a> out of team drills. Overall, the team has been pretty conservative with returning their players to team periods following an injury.\n\n\nJordan Love confirms Matthew Golden will be mostly playing X. Essentially replacing Romeo Doubs in the offense. Golden X Watson Z Reed F Whats really cool is all 3 guys have played all 3 spots at some point and can be moved around. The Packers 2026 Offense about to be 🔥…— Packerfan Total Access- Clayton (@packers_access) <a href=\"https://x.com/packers_access/status/2084015766077100117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nIf you missed it, quarterback Jordan Love stated on Sunday after practice that second-year first-round pick Matthew Golden will be playing the X position, which was previously played by Davante Adams and Romeo Doubs, in the team’s offense moving forward. Just something to pay attention to.\n\nSpeaking of Love, it finally happened. It took five practices, but the quarterback finally threw an interception. Safety Xavier McKinney got the better of him when Love tested the All-Pro.\n\nDefense\n\nWith Valentine out and Devonte Wyatt still being held out of team periods, along with Javon Hargrave on the PUP list, we aren’t getting too many answers on how the two biggest camp battles are going right now. On paper, the starting roles most up for grabs going into 2026 are the second cornerback position and the third interior defensive lineman for the Packers. Because of injuries, though, it’s tough to get a gauge on Green Bay’s preferred rotation and how much their opinion is changing day-to-day.\n\n\nMatt said DDS has flashed so far (with caveat that pads aren\'t on yet) and that he\'s handled them asking to play inside and outside well, while praising his versatility.— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2083930239328034898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne player who got a shoutout from LaFleur earlier this week was rookie fourth-round pick Dani Dennis-Sutton, who general manager Brian Gutekunst stated the team tried to trade up for on Day 2 of the draft. The rookie has been kicking inside a good bit in practice, potentially a role he can hold down in obvious passing situations until Micah Parsons returns to the lineup.\n\n\nDT Anthony Campbell has batted down like 3 passes at LOS in first four practices— weston hodkiewicz (@WesHod) <a href=\"https://x.com/WesHod/status/2083954751222227183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnother player who is turning heads is defensive lineman Anthony Campbell, a 2025 undrafted free agent who had a stint with the Seattle Seahawks before joining the Packers in-season last year. The 6’6” defensive lineman has been batting passes down left and right and is up to four PBUs in five practices after Monday. The sixth defensive line spot on the 53-man roster is potentially up for grabs, depending on if there’s an injury or if Nazir Stackhouse does/doesn’t take the next step this preseason.\n\nFor what it’s worth, second-year fourth-round pick Barryn Sorrell has consistently been the “starter” opposite of Lukas Van Ness throughout camp, even if the position has been rotated heavily. Rookie second-round pick Brandon Cisse was the starting cornerback today opposite Keisean Nixon with Valentine, who has generally gotten the nod, out with an injury.\n\nSpecial Teams\n\n\nThe practice long snapping video you didn’t know you needed. <a href=\"https://t.co/rZME6hW7on\">pic.twitter.com/rZME6hW7on</a>— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/RobDemovsky/status/2083939494839865842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Packers worked receivers Skyy Moore, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Will Sheppard (along with running back Jaden Nixon) as punt returners on Monday. Players who have gotten looks as punt gunners have been safety Kitan Oladapo, receiver Bo Melton, cornerback Brandon Cisse, safety Mark Perry, receiver J. Michael Sturdivant, receiver Kaden Prather and receiver Isaiah Neyor. Contributing on punts (or punt returns) is a way to make the 53-man roster (and 47-player unit active on game days).\n\nWith the injury to Matt Orzech, the Packers didn’t begin kicking in training camp until Sunday. Rookie draft pick Trey Smack went three of five on Sunday and went five of eight on Monday, including a doink off the upright. 8 of 13 doesn’t look great on paper, but this time last year Brandon McManus was on a heater and looked like he couldn’t miss a kick, so how much can we really take from training camp kicks at this point?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785779977;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";i:1;s:27:\"Green Bay Packers preseason\";i:2;s:31:\"Green Bay Packers training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Trey Smack\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:967;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9a6fd27b401022fe5d00088e45f9a68e\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Mike Evans out of 49ers practice with a quad strain\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-evans-out-of-49ers-practice-with-a-quad-strain\";s:11:\"description\";s:54:\"Another 49ers wide receiver is dealing with an injury.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2130:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_rickypearsall_260803\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"435635\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_rickypearsall_260803\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_rickypearsall_260803\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"How will 49ers handle WR with no Pearsall?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/how-will-49ers-handle-wide-receiver-position-after-ricky-pearsall-surgery\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-03T13:05:18Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Another 49ers wide receiver is dealing with an injury. 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The 49ers brought Deebo Samuel back in the wake of Pearsall\'s injury and they may need to make further tweaks to the receiving group if the injury news doesn\'t get better soon. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785779332;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2216;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Mike Evans\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:968;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"11825335de81235ae9303f83391ba69f\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Patriots training camp recap: Gabe Jacas increases participation level\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132402/patriots-training-camp-recap-gabe-jacas-increases-participation-level\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"After a day off on Sunday the New England Patriots were back to work on Monday. While the rain pushed the team inside the FieldHouse, the pads stayed on as work was inside the red zone with a focus on the run game. Here’s what went down throughout the competitive session. Attendance Absent: CB Carlton […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6307:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - August 1: New England Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas arrives for training camp at Gillette Stadium on August 1, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nAfter a day off on Sunday the New England Patriots were back to work on Monday. While the rain pushed the team inside the FieldHouse, the pads stayed on as work was inside the red zone with a focus on the run game.\n\nHere’s what went down throughout the competitive session.\n\nAttendance\n\nAbsent: CB Carlton Davis III, OL Caedan Wallace (new), DT David Blay Jr. (new)\n\nReturnee: RB Terrell Jennings (NFI)\n\nLimited: WR Kyle Williams\n\nPUP/NFI: TE C.J. Dippre, ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nPatriots second-year wide receiver Kyle Williams joined practice late on Monday and did not participate after appearing to be banged up on Saturday. Offensive guard Caedan Wallace, who also suffered an injury on Saturday, was then a new absence.\n\nThe Patriots did <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/132393/casey-rogers-signed-ddavid-blay-terrell-jennings-activated\">activate running back Terrell Jennings</a> off the NFI list. Jennings took a handful of reps in full-team work and worked as a kick returner in his first practice of the summer.\n\nMeanwhile, newly-signed defensive tackle Casey Rogers was present. Undrafted rookie David Blay Jr, on the other hand, was not.\n\nTakeaways\n\nJacas’ participation: After making his practice debut on Saturday, rookie pass rusher Gabe Jacas upped his participation level on Monday. Jacas took a handful of reps in full-team work and a lone 1-on-1 rep — where he beat depth tackle Lorenz Metz along the edge.\n\nOLB coach Mike Smith did get his revenge, however, after Jacas bullrushed the coach over in drills last practice. Smith pretended to give his group instruction with Jacas next in line before tackling him down onto a pad before added some playful punches.\n\nBest friends: With Kyle Williams sidelined, best friends Mack Hollins and Efton Chism III were active throughout the day. Hollins hauled in five passes from Tommy DeVito including three touchdowns on a slant, play-action crosser and goal line fade. The big bodied receiver was not able to pull in his lone target from Drake Maye in the end zone.\n\nAs for Chism, the slot receiver took a handful of reps with Maye’s offense in run packages but caught three passes from DeVito — including another high-point touchdown grab over Marcellas Dial in the back of the end zone.\n\nFor the rest of the wide receivers, A.J. Brown <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/132403/aj-brown-injury-dislocated-thumb-practice-training-camp\">suffered a dislocated thumb</a> after getting pressed by Christian Gonzalez in a 1-on-1 rep. Brown spent time with the trainers and put on a brace but did not miss any time as he caught three passes from Maye in full-team work. Kayshon Boutte then added two touchdown receptions from DeVito, including a fade in the end zone to end practice.\n\nDepth corners: As veteran Carlton Davis remained sidelined, cornerback Charles Woods continued to serve as the top option opposite of Christian Gonzalez and had an impressive breakup along the goal line guarding Romeo Doubs.\n\nNew England then got a pair of younger cornerbacks increased reps as UDFA Channing Canada received a late first-team rep after a competitive day that featured a pass breakup on Hollins, while rookie Karon Prunty continued to stack positive days by forcing an incompletion on a go-ball against A.J. Brown and nearly hauling in an interception on Behren Morton.\n\n1-on-1s: Work transitioning inside the bubble gave a good look at the offensive and defensive lines for 1-on-1 work. Rookie tackle Caleb Lomu appeared to split his six reps, but overset and was beat inside by both Quintayvious Hutchins and Bradyn Swinson. Hutchins also had an impressive victory over Marcus Bryant as the seventh-round speed rush continues to impress.\n\nIt was also a strong day for rookie offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover, who used his length to beat Elijah Ponder while also recording a win over Swinson.\n\nOther notes:\n\n\nAfter a slow start to the summer, the Patriots run game had their most competitive day of training camp on Monday. The group also had a pair of positive plays off screens. With the focus on the ground, Drake Maye threw just 14 passes with plenty of play-action and screen work.\n\n\n\nOn 3rd-and-short situations, the Patriots introduced loud sirens on the speakers instead of the usual music to amplify noise.\n\n\n\nRookie tight ends Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin continued to be used with the first-team offense. 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While there was no official word from the team, a couple of players chimed in post-practice, and we’ll share more information once we have it. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8553:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 3: Garrett Bradbury #67 of the Chicago Bears stretches during a Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout at Halas Hall on June 3, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears held their first padded practice today, which should be a joyous occasion, but the injury to starting safety Coby Bryant is a dark cloud hanging over everything. While there was no official word from the team, a couple of players <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119923/bears-s-coby-bryant-carted-off-with-knee-injury-during-practice\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119923/bears-s-coby-bryant-carted-off-with-knee-injury-during-practice\">chimed in post-practice</a>, and we’ll share more information once we have it. With Bryant out, Cam Lewis replaced him with the ones. \n\nUPDATE: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Bryant will be out 8-10 weeks and no surgery is required. (<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119966/chicago-bears-injury-report-coby-bryant-to-miss-8-10-weeks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119966/chicago-bears-injury-report-coby-bryant-to-miss-8-10-weeks\">link</a>) \n\nSpeaking of the ones, Braxton Jones was back with the starters at left tackle, and CHGO’s Adam Jahns <a href=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2084298341064581145\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2084298341064581145\">said</a> he “did well in 1-on-1 drills. “\n\n“The Luther Burden hype is real. He had a few tough catches down the sideline today and is the clear frontrunner to be WR1,” per the <a href=\"https://x.com/BearReport/status/2084300445330141272\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BearReport/status/2084300445330141272\">Bear Report</a>. Also, “Sam Roush will play a much bigger factor as a pass catcher than originally expected.”\n\n“Zavion Thomas continues to impress,” <a href=\"https://x.com/clayharbs82/status/2084305159228707052\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/clayharbs82/status/2084305159228707052\">shared</a> Clay Harbor. “Beat Terell Smith for a TD in 1-on-1s, made several catches, and is looking like much more than just a gadget player.” He also said left tackle Braxton Jones had a “solid practice, “Jedrick Wills Jr. had a “good day,” but Kiran Amegadjie did not.\n\n“Jahdae Walker with a nice catch across the middle with a defender draped on him,” <a href=\"https://x.com/GBraggsJr23/status/2084291042862318074\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/GBraggsJr23/status/2084291042862318074\">wrote</a> CHGO’s Greg Braggs. “Caleb stuck it in there for a nice rep in 7 on 7s.” \n\nThe 79th & Halas Podcast <a href=\"https://x.com/79thAndHalas/status/2084289534536057195\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/79thAndHalas/status/2084289534536057195\">noted</a> during the second series on 11 on 11 that it was “12 personnel heavy with a lot of play action,” and the “Defense wins this one with a notable PBU by Devin Bush and good play recognition from [rookie safety Dillon] Thieneman.”\n\n“Catch of the day candidate? One-handed grab by S Gervarrius Owens on a poorly thrown ball by Miller Moss. Great snag,” <a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2084283934397927582\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2084283934397927582\">per</a> Brad Biggs.\n\n\n\nI love that there’s some real Bears football news for all of us to digest, but I don’t get too worked up over the highs or lows of training camp. I’ve always treated these summer practices like how I enjoy summer movies. Think of these training camp recaps like Masters of the Universe. You know exactly what it is going in. There’ll be swords, and fighting, and magic, and some campy fun. Nothing too thought-provoking as I enjoy my popcorn. \n\nA practice recap isn’t a cinematic journey like The Odyssey. There’ll be no detailed breakdown of pass protection, route combinations, robber coverages, or specific whys detailing what exactly went wrong on that on the fourth 7-on-7 rep from the ones. \n\nI know the pads were on today, so that’s super exciting, but here’s another reminder that we’re just talking ’bout practice. \n\nA few other nuggets from the day.\n\nICYMI, running back Kyle Mongai, who missed time last week from an injury, was back today. (<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119911/kyle-monangai-injury-update-ben-johnson-chicago-bears\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119911/kyle-monangai-injury-update-ben-johnson-chicago-bears\">link</a>)\n\nReserve cornerback Terell Smith left the field with trainers. (<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2084296227563217204\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2084296227563217204\">link</a>)\n\nLinebacker Jack Sanborn, who left the field on Saturday, was back today. (<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2084272122839302551\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2084272122839302551\">link</a>)\n\nCaleb Williams got on his teammates after a couple of miscues. (<a href=\"https://x.com/79thAndHalas/status/2084295633381310891\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/79thAndHalas/status/2084295633381310891\">link</a>/<a href=\"https://x.com/79thAndHalas/status/2084291257640026440\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/79thAndHalas/status/2084291257640026440\">link</a>)\n\nNickelback Kyler Gordon is still on the PUP, so Jaylon Jones had the reps with the ones, especially with Cam Lewis focused on safety. \n\nBased on early comments from players and coaches and from head coach Ben Johnson earlier today, center Garrett Bradbury appears to have the starting gig locked up, with Ben saying they’re “cooking” with him. Which shouldn’t be a surprise, given how much Ben values experience in that position. “He’s extremely impressive,” Johnson said while pointing out his exceptional communication skills.\n\nAnd a few videos from the day.\n\n\nCompetition\'s heating up 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/8sOZIP9C2F\">pic.twitter.com/8sOZIP9C2F</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2084395084645052653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nD\'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai <a href=\"https://t.co/mEka1c2G7W\">pic.twitter.com/mEka1c2G7W</a>— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) <a href=\"https://x.com/NicholasMoreano/status/2084277215622012986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> RB Kyle Monangai, in pads, back at practice: <a href=\"https://t.co/5RXlgmAOgH\">https://t.co/5RXlgmAOgH</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/3Pep46TICN\">pic.twitter.com/3Pep46TICN</a>— Mason Williams (@mvsonwilliams) <a href=\"https://x.com/mvsonwilliams/status/2084278580498866457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nQB1 Caleb Williams is warming up <a href=\"https://t.co/0HnHuGVlrL\">pic.twitter.com/0HnHuGVlrL</a>— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) <a href=\"https://x.com/79thAndHalas/status/2084277670053884149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Chicago Bears wrapped up their first padded practice of training camp Monday. Braxton Jones worked with the first team at left tackle while Kiran Amegadjie worked with 2nd. Monangai was back but didn’t do team stuff. Coby Bryant left with apparent injury. <a href=\"https://t.co/YT0Lpi7Xrs\">pic.twitter.com/YT0Lpi7Xrs</a>— Michal Dwojak (@mdwojak94) <a href=\"https://x.com/mdwojak94/status/2084297753018982670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785779100;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Chicago Bears News\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8293;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Coby Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12519;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Luther Burden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:970;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ce6ca41b5cdc5ac31a906a53190ff57f\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"2026 Broncos training camp: Day 3 live updates\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/180175/2026-broncos-training-camp-day-3-live-updates\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"Welcome to Day 3 of Denver Broncos training camp. The first two days of camp have been fairly competitive with both sides of the ball getting the upper hand at times. “It’s been a competitive first couple of days, offense and defense, which is what you want to see,” quarterback Bo Nix said on Saturday. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8893:\"\n\n\n \n ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO - AUGUST 1: Taurean York #42 of the Denver Broncos participates in training camp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit on August 1, 2026 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to Day 3 of Denver Broncos training camp.\n\nThe first two days of camp have been fairly competitive with both sides of the ball getting the upper hand at times. \n\n“It’s been a competitive first couple of days, offense and defense, which is what you want to see,” <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/180008/2026-denver-broncos-training-camp-day-2-news-and-notes-bo-nix-taysom-hill-jaylen-waddle-sean-payton-jonathon-cooper-nfl\">quarterback Bo Nix said on Saturday</a>. “Both sides of the ball have been making a lot of plays. It’s just a fun time right now.”\n\nOne thing that has come up in both days so far has been the explosive plays on offense. Nix has been finding big plays with a variety of receivers, but so have the backup quarterbacks. Where the defense has come up big has been in shutting things down as the field gets shorter. That competition is going to help both units get better at performing well in games.\n\nThis is exciting to see early in camp. I am still traveling, so Scotty Payne will be covering the live updates again for me today. Go Broncos!\n\n\n\nBroncos training camp Day 3 live updates\n\n\nDrew Sanders is back practicing.— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2084303960844997113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNot ideal air quality for <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> camp practice today. <a href=\"https://t.co/4j0ZLHl5OW\">pic.twitter.com/4j0ZLHl5OW</a>— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2084304491332153580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPads are on‼️<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BroncosCamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BroncosCamp</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/DnF9Pkr0hh\">pic.twitter.com/DnF9Pkr0hh</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2084308542677463267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOnly absence I see at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> camp Day 3 today is TE Caleb Lohner. Still haven’t heard on his exact status. WR Joseph Manjack IV (back), OLB Drew Sanders are back in the fold today.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084312989457686752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFIRST BRONCOS PRACTICE IN PADS <a href=\"https://t.co/VusRKVC3Dh\">pic.twitter.com/VusRKVC3Dh</a>— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084315586256142724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSean Payton shooting the breeze for a while with Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham during stretch this AM <a href=\"https://t.co/gLIcHyjjrl\">pic.twitter.com/gLIcHyjjrl</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084316862926717358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOutside linebacker drill. <a href=\"https://t.co/a0fuzptpXh\">pic.twitter.com/a0fuzptpXh</a>— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2084319520337105294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBroncos OLB Dondrea Tillman in full pads but currently working on side field with a wrap on leg— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) <a href=\"https://x.com/christomasson/status/2084320481059209281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLuke Wattenberg went down hard in a drill. Holding his arm. Being looked at by trainers.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084323701345181717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> CBs shining early in 7-on-7 work. Riley Moss (who’s had a solid few days) breaks up a pass from Bo Nix to Jaylen Waddle. Two reps later, Ja’Quan McMillian with another PBU on a ball to Waddle in the flat— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084323747969052897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJust finished 1 on 1s OL v DL. Most decisive win was Jordan Jackson with spin move on Calvin Throckmorton.— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2084325073603973373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAlex Singleton with a monster TFL in team. Defensive line held up the offensive line and he made it in the backfield to get JK Dobbins— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084325794013429856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRJ Harvey with a big run to the left. Hit the outside fast with a chance to make a big run.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084325991560917193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNice tight window catch over the middle by Troy Franklin from Stidham— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2084326149866565917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDefense pretty clear winner in first <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> team period today. Jonathon Cooper, Nik Bonitto, Jonah Elliss all creating pressure off edge on first day of pads. Rookie ILB Taurean York with a nice snuff-out of a toss to Cody Schrader.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084327394094297490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n🔟 ➡️ 1️⃣4️⃣ <a href=\"https://t.co/Lt0eZnZWZV\">pic.twitter.com/Lt0eZnZWZV</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2084328620215185764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRiley Moss just wrestled a one-on-one deep ball away from Courtland Sutton for a would-be pick. Was a free play, but a heck of a rep by Moss. He’s looked great in camp thus far IMO— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084330465864097837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix with a beautiful back-shoulder pass to Pat Bryant about 25 yards down field. Good coverage by Riley Moss but great separation by Pat and a great throw.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084330802800963640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPat Bryant’s had a day. Two nice contested grabs this team period, just toe-tapped on an out from Jarrett Stidham— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084331327105778164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> Day 3 of camp is wrapped. Biggest news of the day: Center Luke Wattenberg exited in an early drill and didn’t participate in team period today. Alex Forsyth filled in. Defense largely won day, but Pat Bryant made a couple plays. Riley Moss good day, strong edge reps.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084332549300719908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBiggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Luke Wattenberg left practice with a trainer —Riley Moss showed out, had jump ball INT —Pat Bryant made multiple big catches —Broncos’ pass rush was strong —Pads on— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2084332601813369116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOther <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> Day 3 camp notes: -Jarrett Stidham back to QB2 reps -Hakeem Butler nice contested slant grab -Like Tyler Onyedim’s IDL activity -Not seeing many touches for Troy Franklin -Jahdae Barron still in starting dime package + competing for outside CB reps— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2084333011605270832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785778732;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";i:1;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:971;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f5bc98cc3ab40d9f813e887a8168da60\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"A.J. Brown injury update: Patriots WR suffers dislocated thumb at practice\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/132403/aj-brown-injury-dislocated-thumb-practice-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:364:\"A.J. Brown was actively involved during the New England Patriots’ eighth training camp practice on Monday. The veteran wide receiver did so despite suffering a dislocated left thumb early during the session. He spoke about the injury during an appearance on NFL Network directly after the two-hour practice inside the Patriots’ indoor facility. “It was […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2503:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 01: New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) warms up during training camp on August 1, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nA.J. Brown was actively involved during the New England Patriots’ eighth training camp practice on Monday. The veteran wide receiver did so despite suffering a dislocated left thumb early during the session.\n\nHe spoke about the injury during an appearance on NFL Network directly after the two-hour practice inside the Patriots’ indoor facility.\n\n“It was tough. I tried to get back into that flow state zone really quickly, because you’re going through a little pain,” he explained. “Obviously, the game is what it is and you’re going to get bumps and bruises. You got to keep going. I know it’s practice, but I’m not coming out of practice. You keep going.”\n\n\nNot even a dislocated thumb can wipe the smile off A.J. Brown’s face these days. The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots</a> WR with <a href=\"https://x.com/BaldyNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BaldyNFL</a> and me on Inside Training Camp on <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nflnetwork</a> to talk Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels, why a finger out of place won’t end his day + more. <a href=\"https://t.co/tiCFYjpxdI\">pic.twitter.com/tiCFYjpxdI</a>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2084326593304969567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nBrown’s injury happened during a 1-on-1 drill against Christian Gonzalez. The Patriots’ cornerback jammed the wideout at the line of scrimmage, and he hurt his finger while trying to disengage.\n\nThe 29-year-old, however, popped the finger back in himself. He later consulted with the team’s medical staff and put on a brace, but nonetheless remained a full participant in practice as well as one of the Patriots’ top performers. The offseason trade acquisition finished the session with four catches, including three on five targets during 11-on-11s.\n\nBrown and the Patriots will return to the practice fields on Tuesday for the ninth practice of the summer.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785778635;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Injuries\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:972;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"930732ae0d4c969f3721aa3e593ee35a\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"AD Mitchell hype (again) Antony buying in?\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vek645/ad_mitchell_hype_again_antony_buying_in/\";s:11:\"description\";s:545:\"Seems like Mitchell is getting fairly positive press out of training camp. High level sounds like he is: - developing a real connection with Geno Smith - getting more comfortable with the playbook being in year two - consistently performing well in 7 on 7s and the 11 on 11 team drills. My question is - do any of you buy it? Seems like he gets good press in camp every year and then disappears when the season begins. Drafted him as a rookie and it feels like we’ve seen this before submitted by /u/CabotRaptor [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:874:\"Seems like Mitchell is getting fairly positive press out of training camp. High level sounds like he is: - developing a real connection with Geno Smith - getting more comfortable with the playbook being in year two - consistently performing well in 7 on 7s and the 11 on 11 team drills. My question is - do any of you buy it? Seems like he gets good press in camp every year and then disappears when the season begins. Drafted him as a rookie and it feels like we’ve seen this before submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/CabotRaptor\"> /u/CabotRaptor </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vek645/ad_mitchell_hype_again_antony_buying_in/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vek645/ad_mitchell_hype_again_antony_buying_in/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785778455;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1373;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Geno Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:973;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"282fae6c8ad395c2979eae8c471faf17\";s:5:\"title\";s:93:\"Chris Rodriguez Jr. brings the boom to Jaguars’ first padded practice of 2026 training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-training-camp/87035/chris-rodriguez-jr-brings-the-boom\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"The pads came on today at the Miller Electric Center for Day 5 of Jacksonville Jaguars training camp. Real football is rapidly approaching. “I thought those guys did a nice job of getting some work in while protecting each other,” head coach Liam Coen said post-practice. “I thought we got some good quality work. Good […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8429:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 02: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) during training camp on August 2, 2026 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe pads came on today at the Miller Electric Center for Day 5 of Jacksonville Jaguars training camp. Real football is rapidly approaching.\n\n“I thought those guys did a nice job of getting some work in while protecting each other,” head coach Liam Coen said post-practice. “I thought we got some good quality work. Good to see some of those guys make some plays one-on-one in those situations.”\n\nCornerback Jourdan Lewis was a bit more hesitant to praise the team’s first padded practice of the 2026 season. \n\n“It felt like we were overthinking. We were overthinking about it. Just some of the detailed things that we did over the last few days kind of slipped—especially me. A lot of times I’m talking from my perspective, as a leader. It just slipped today. You can see that going through all of the guys from the younger to the older guys. I got to bring that discipline, that intentionality to our practices. It was just, ‘Oh, we got pads on, let’s go hit, let’s go get our hands on them’ instead of just being on our details.”\n\nThere was definitely a little more excitement in the air this morning. The first day of pads is an unofficial celebration for every NFL club. And the player whom Coen seemed most excited to see in pads did not disappoint.\n\nRunning back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been brought along slowly in offseason training programs after undergoing <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/general/86042/report-rodriguez-to-undergo-foot-surgery\">foot surgery</a>. The free agent pickup only participated in individual drills for the first three days of training camp, but Rodriguez Jr. saw his first rep in team drills on Sunday, and he left a mark on Monday. \n\nOn his first of a handful of carries on the day, the 5’11”, 224-pound bowling ball weaved through a rushing lane before unleashing his momentum upon a defensive back, making him look like a rack of pins hurling backward.\n\nThe slobberknocker brought a chorus of “oohs” and ”aahs” from the peanut gallery. Jaguars fans gave Rodriguez Jr. a standing O as former Jaguars legends nodded in appreciation from the sideline. I joked to one ex-player, “That run was like a cup of coffee, huh?” He replied with a straight face: “I like seeing that shit.”\n\nIt was, like, an 8-yard run. In the beginning of August. Without referees, or scoreboards, or announcers, or TV timeouts. It’d be easy to say it doesn’t matter much. But anyone who witnessed the play might say it set the tone not just for this morning, but for this season. \n\n“Yeah, I mean, he did kind of what you think he’s going to do in a way,” Coen said of Rodriguez Jr., whom he coached at Kentucky in 2021. “I mean, I don’t think he meant to necessarily—I don’t think he even really lowered his shoulder on Caleb [Ransaw]. It was just one of those hits.”\n\n“I think he was feeling better. He’s continuously getting better, and we’re just trying to be smart with, all right, getting him to work, getting him acclimated while not trying to aggravate it, knowing that we’re so early on. And I know he was excited about getting the pads on.”\n\nNotes & Quotes\n\n\nI came away from OL/DL 1-vs-1 drills with two major impressions. 1: When Anton Harrison is on, he looks like one of the best offensive tackles in all of football. His foot speed and general smoothness have always stood out, but ‘Ton is also shining when it comes to hand usage and finishing plays. Today, he cross-trained at left tackle without missing a beat. Harrison didn’t let up any ground against Josh-Hines Allen, and he made Danny Striggow (who did play well in team drills) look like it was you or me out there. “He was dominant,” linebackers coach Mark Duffner told <a href=\"https://x.com/1010xljoec/status/2084293604130824280\">1010XL</a>. “I think he’s done a nice job,” said Coen. “It’s part of what we’ve done, moving those guys around and seeing what sticks. And if that ends up sticking, hopefully that’s a good thing for us.” 2: Ruke Orhororo is another trench player who’s flashing. He came to Jacksonville via an April trade with Atlanta and already looks ready to contribute. A sudden swipe move during 1-vs-1 drills led to a quick whistle from a coach and an approving roar from the fans. “Nice to see him flash,” Coen said. “It’s always a little bit more realistic when you get the pads on. I mean, pass pro sucks with no pads on. It just does. So, it’s nice to see him win when you’re expecting the pass rush to maybe be a little less than it’s been because of the pads being on.”\n\n\n\nBeyond the baptism by Rodriguez Jr., the play of the day came from Brian Thomas Jr. on a one-handed catch deep down the sideline. His reception came against Montaric Brown, a.k.a. “Buster, a.k.a “our number one [cornerback]” according to Lewis. It was notably the first time that Thomas Jr. and Trevor Lawrence connected on a long ball during team drills in training camp. Coen said, “When you can throw the ball over somebody’s head, it’s a threat, man. And it’s something that we need. We need not just him to be able to do that but win on some of the other reps. He’s run a lot of routes out here that maybe weren’t getting targeted to him that he’s won as well that I’ve been pleased with. So, I think it brings everybody up. It elevates everybody’s game when BT is playing at his highest level.” \n\n\n\nComing at ya! 💥<a href=\"https://x.com/Dream_Finders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Dream_Finders</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/9itZkDOPFW\">pic.twitter.com/9itZkDOPFW</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2084311477154893921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThis morning’s rainy conditions did lead to some issues for the offense. A few snaps were fumbled, a handoff was nearly botched, and Lawrence missed two downfield throws to Parker Washington that seemed to be partly tied to the weather. But Coen was glad to have had the opportunity to play with a wet ball. “Like, it’s football, right? It has to be an edge for us, here in Florida. And knowing that, shoot, last year, we had a delay in Week 1. We’ve got to get that working … You’re concerned, guys anchoring and slipping out. But it’s football. I mean, stuff happens.”\n\n\n\nMost of Duval County has heard by now that Coen considers the running game to be one of the Jaguars’ few “stinks” from last year. When asked what specifically the team is working on to improve in that area, Coen focused on double-team blocks. “Yeah, just being thicker on combinations a little bit. Sometimes, based on the scheme, the O-Line will think they have to maybe get on an angle because of where the ball’s going. Say it’s outside zone, they feel like they just have to run because it’s outside. Well, no, let’s take care of the down [block] first, and be a little bit thicker through combinations so that we’re moving the line of scrimmage.”\n\n\n\nAnother way that Coen is looking to improve is by experimenting with plays from other teams. “When we watch all of our wide zones, we watch, let’s call it 100 of them. Directly underneath are the top, let’s call it, three to five teams around the league that we felt ran wide zone the best … you get to see you, and you get to see the best that are doing that exact concept. 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Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the thirtieth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Baltimore Ravens who are +1,000 odds. Article TL;DR: When John Harbaugh left town for the New York Giants he brought with him TE Isaiah Likely and FB and honorary lineman Pat Ricard. TE Charlie Kolar signed with the Chargers, too. These three missing pieces will certainly affect the Ravens run game in 2026, but how much will their presence be missed? The Giants replaced Likely and Kolar in the draft when they selected TEs Matt Hibner and Josh Cuevas. Both rookies are solid in the passing game and are good run blockers. The Ravens also added two WRs and a RB in the draft. WRs Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt will compete with veteran WRs Rashod Bateman and Tez Walker for the WR2 and WR3 roles in the passing game. Rookie RB Adam Randall is extra depth at RB. Word out of camp is that Randall has been bowling people over. He’s still learning the RB position after converting to RB from WR in 2025. Randall is a good route runner for a RB, but he is lacking in the hands department. The two primary pass catchers in this offense will be WR Zay Flowers and TE Mark Andrews once again. Zay Flowers has been pleased with new HC Jesse Minter and OC Declan Doyle. Flowers has mentioned in interviews that Doyle is a “genius”, which may lead us to believe that Flowers will be heavily featured in 2026. QB Lamar Jackson isn’t coming at a discount in 2026 despite his injury marred 2025 season. If you want Lamar in redraft he’s currently sporting a round four to five price tag. Derrick Henry, on the other hand, is seeing the “old geezer” discount, currently priced as RB11 in PPR despite four straight double digit TD season and exceeding 1,100 yards in each season. Quick plug for the wonderful work our team has done on the Optimus Tools. If you\'d like to try out the tools for a week for free use code: CAM26 . With this code you can try out any tier of our subscription. I love the Play-by-Play Situational Analysis tool myself. It\'s helped me breakdown where players are most frequently used in their offense as I\'m working on my rankings. Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns New York Jets Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:7281:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vek411/baltimore_ravens_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea/\"> </a> We’re closing in on the end of this series with only the top 3 teams to go. Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the thirtieth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Baltimore Ravens who are +1,000 odds. Article TL;DR: When John Harbaugh left town for the New York Giants he brought with him TE Isaiah Likely and FB and honorary lineman Pat Ricard. TE Charlie Kolar signed with the Chargers, too. These three missing pieces will certainly affect the Ravens run game in 2026, but how much will their presence be missed? The Giants replaced Likely and Kolar in the draft when they selected TEs Matt Hibner and Josh Cuevas. Both rookies are solid in the passing game and are good run blockers. The Ravens also added two WRs and a RB in the draft. WRs Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt will compete with veteran WRs Rashod Bateman and Tez Walker for the WR2 and WR3 roles in the passing game. Rookie RB Adam Randall is extra depth at RB. Word out of camp is that Randall has been bowling people over. He’s still learning the RB position after converting to RB from WR in 2025. Randall is a good route runner for a RB, but he is lacking in the hands department. The two primary pass catchers in this offense will be WR Zay Flowers and TE Mark Andrews once again. Zay Flowers has been pleased with new HC Jesse Minter and OC Declan Doyle. Flowers has mentioned in interviews that Doyle is a “genius”, which may lead us to believe that Flowers will be heavily featured in 2026. QB Lamar Jackson isn’t coming at a discount in 2026 despite his injury marred 2025 season. If you want Lamar in redraft he’s currently sporting a round four to five price tag. Derrick Henry, on the other hand, is seeing the “old geezer” discount, currently priced as RB11 in PPR despite four straight double digit TD season and exceeding 1,100 yards in each season. Quick plug for the wonderful work our team has done on the Optimus Tools. If you\'d like to try out the tools for a week for free use code: <a href=\"https://tools.optimusfantasy.com/checkout?promo=CAM26\">CAM26 </a>. With this code you can try out any tier of our subscription. I love the Play-by-Play Situational Analysis tool myself. It\'s helped me breakdown where players are most frequently used in their offense as I\'m working on my rankings. 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Today, things will intensify once the pads come on, which is where they separate the men from the boys. That’s not to say that there hasn’t been fireworks already. Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark look amazing to start camp. Also, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5025:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CA - AUGUST 05: Dallas Cowboys media seat during the Los Angeles Rams - Dallas Cowboys joint Training Camp on August 05, 2025, at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys have had several practices out in Oxnard during their 2026 training camp. Today, things will intensify once the pads come on, which is where they separate the men from the boys.\n\nThat’s not to say that there hasn’t been fireworks already. Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark look amazing to start camp. Also, first-round pick Malachi Lawrence is showing flashes, and Javonte Williams looks very sharp going into his second season in Dallas.\n\nDallas has a plethora of others guys that are making waves as well under the California sun. Let’s take a look at three players that have improved the most since camp started.\n\nJaishawn Barham\n\nBarham was taken in the third round back in April, and he’s battling for early playing time at the linebacker spot. Learning curves are expected in these situations, but Barham is looking like seasoned pro in a short amount of time. Whether it’s been against the run or the pass, Barham’s instincts and processing ability have been on full display.\n\nAt Michigan, Barham played both linebacker and edge. He’ll be asked to due some of both in Dallas as well. That type of versatility makes him a great fit for what Christian Parker wants to do, and if he keeps that up when the pads come on, veteran Dee Winters will have some serious competition at middle linebacker.\n\nYes, Barham is a rookie, but he’s taken a leap already. He’s adapted to the NFL very well so far, and the eyes on him will only increase once he’s in pads.\n\n\nJaishawn Barham probably would’ve blown this play up. <a href=\"https://t.co/HHUDGEsk2J\">pic.twitter.com/HHUDGEsk2J</a>— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeJHoyt/status/2083640091705299331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJaishawn Barham is having a strong start to camp <a href=\"https://t.co/Cpz4xH08O3\">pic.twitter.com/Cpz4xH08O3</a>— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2083643962997522871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nJaydon Blue \n\nAs much as any player, especially the returning guys, Blue came into camp with a lot eyes on him, and that’s because his rookie campaign certainly didn’t go according to plan. However, Blue has put together several good days of practice.\n\nHis explosiveness has been eye-opening, as he’s broken off multiple long runs with one being for a touchdown last Wednesday during the first practice. Blue was limited to only just five game appearances as a rookie in 2025, but he’s well on his way to passing that in his second year if this type of progression continues during camp and the preseason.\n\nThe Cowboys have a decent chunk of change invested in Williams. In order to keep him fresh long-term, he will need a reliable running mate, and Blue has the skillset to be that.\n\n\nJaydon Blue <a href=\"https://t.co/vkHhApDWf8\">pic.twitter.com/vkHhApDWf8</a>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmachota/status/2082553465105265022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nPhil Mafah \n\nBlue will not have it easy winning RB2 duties. Mafah is also entering his second year in Dallas after only playing in the season finale a year ago. He hasn’t wasted any time making himself a strong candidate to backup Williams. In fact, Mafah is clearly more explosive in camp than he was a year ago, which is something he <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2083359141922275778\">worked on during the offseason</a>. It helped him break off a long touchdown last Thursday.\n\n\nPhil Mafah, home run <a href=\"https://t.co/PztH0svloP\">pic.twitter.com/PztH0svloP</a>— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeJHoyt/status/2082923843661000909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe development of Mafah, who is similar in build and running style to Williams, could give the Cowboys another downhill ball carrier that can physically wear defenses down, and he could be an option at times on short yardage as well as when the Cowboys’ offense gets near the goal line, especially if he wins the backup role.\n\nMafah has made it a serious competition between himself and Blue when it comes to being the primary backup. As camp rolls along, it’s certainly near the top of the list as far as battles go.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785776400;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7588;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Javonte Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6118;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinnen Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:978;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f18d2dd6b7f460821b9e27f0890dd11e\";s:5:\"title\";s:83:\"Detroit Lions training camp Day 5 injury news: Optimism for Brian Branch’s return\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injuries/168271/detroit-lions-training-camp-injury-news-optimism-brian-branch-return\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"While the Detroit Lions’ injury list continues to grow, there is some potential good news on the horizon. It begins with Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, who continue to show signs of progress toward returning to the field, but there are also a few players whose injuries may not be as serious as they look. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5365:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) walks off the field after practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nWhile the Detroit Lions’ injury list continues to grow, there is some potential good news on the horizon. It begins with Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, who continue to show signs of progress toward returning to the field, but there are also a few players whose injuries may not be as serious as they look.\n\nWe break it all down below with our Day 5 training camp injury report.\n\nNote: All injury designations are unofficial based on my own observations unless otherwise stated. \n\nReturned to practice:\n\n\nRT Blake Miller (unknown)\n\n\nMiller didn’t miss Sunday’s practice, but he was limited to individual drills. Dan Campbell said on Monday that they were being precautious and he would be a full go during Monday’s practice. He was taking every visible right tackle first-team rep during the first padded practice of camp. While the job seems safely his over veteran Larry Borom, Campbell continued to preach caution until we see everyone in pads.\n\n“We like where Blake (is), we feel like has gotten a little bit better every day, and that’s a good thing,” Campbell said Monday. “Larry’s played in this league. But now here we go, now it’s real. So, we can talk about how good somebody looks, how much better they get without pads on. Well, now the pads are on. So yeah, anybody’s got a shot. So, we’ll see what it looks like. My gut tells me that Blake’s going to continue to grow, but we’ll see.”\n\nNot practicing:\n\n\nRB Jahmyr Gibbs (<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167886/jahmyr-gibbs-absent-detroit-lions-1st-training-camp-practice\">not-injury related</a>)\n\n\n\nTE Milles Kitselman (leg)\n\n\n\nOT Giovanni Manu (NFI)\n\n\n\nEDGE Derrick Moore (groin)\n\n\n\nEDGE Payton Turner (back)\n\n\n\nLB Jimmy Rolder (leg)\n\n\nCampbell gave <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-training-camp/168256/lions-training-camp-injury-updates-jimmy-rolder-derrick-moore-news\">full injury updates on Miles Kitselman and Derrick Moore</a>. Kitselman is expected to miss significant time, while Moore’s timetable is more optimistic with a minor strain that should sideline him 7-10 days. \n\nStill no sign of Payton Turner, who only lasted a day in training camp before a back injury. It’s worth noting, at the time, Campbell did not believe it was serious.\n\n“He’s got a little bit of a stiff back, so just got that, but we don’t think that’ll be anything serious,” Campbell said last Thursay.\n\nOut, but working with trainers\n\n\nG Ben Bartch (undisclosed) \n\n\n\nTE Tyler Conklin (PUP, calf) \n\n\n\nS Kerby Joseph (PUP, knee)\n\n\n\nS Brian Branch (PUP, Achilles)\n\n\nConklin continues to put in serious work with trainers and appears to be one of the players closer to returning from injury. Bartch missed a second straight day of practice with an undisclosed injury.\n\nBut the significant news here comes from Brian Branch getting his first on-field work during training camp. It was just a relatively short session with a trainer (15-20 minutes, by my estimate), but he was moving at a good speed and doing some change of direction things. \n\nRemember that early in camp, Campbell broke the news that Branch could return to practice as soon as the end of training camp. \n\n“Branch is doing well. His will be—obviously PUP, there’s no setbacks,” Campbell said. “Take it as it comes and we’ll see. I’m sure late training camp, maybe early September he can start practicing. We’ll see.”\n\nIf he returns to practice and avoids the regular season PUP, it would mean he would not have to sit the first four games of the season, although it still seems unlikely he’ll be ready for Week 1.\n\nKerby Joseph’s trainer work lasted significantly longer than Branch’s, and he continues to work up a good sweat.\n\nLeft practice early\n\n\nRB Sione Vaki (eye) \n\n\n\nTE Anthony Firkser (leg) \n\n\n\nWR Lawrence Keys (leg) \n\n\nOn the second play of full team padded practice, Vaki took a carry and stayed down for a considerable amount of time, forcing the team to move further down field to continue the drills. Eventually, he exited the field and did not return to practice. The team reported that he got poked in the eye. Jacob Saylors bumped to RB2 for the rest of the day with Gibbs and Vaki out. \n\nOn the final play of an early 11-on-11 session, Firkser limped off the field with a leg injury. He was not able to make his way to the building on his own, so he was carted inside the facility. \n\nI did not see Lawrence Keys’ injury and can only go off the team report of a “leg” injury. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785775830;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Injuries\";i:1;s:27:\"Detroit Lions Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8348;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kerby Joseph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10905;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brian Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:979;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a22adefc992e3935d781a2bce7dd852c\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"49ers star Nick Bosa shares why he feels faster after his 3rd ACL injury\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160935/49ers-star-nick-bosa-shares-why-he-feels-faster-after-his-3rd-acl-injury\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"Sports’s Illustrated’s Albert Breer caught up with San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa, where they discussed surgery, rehab, and why Bosa jokingly could play for a handful more years at an elite level. Bosa said, “I had a little tendinitis from my high school ACL, and he cleaned that up while he fixed my […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2738:\"\n\n\n \n NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 14: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a sack against the New Orleans Saints during the second half in the game at Caesars Superdome on September 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSports’s Illustrated’s <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-takeaways-healthy-nick-bosa-huge-boost-aging-49ers\">Albert Breer</a> caught up with San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa, where they discussed surgery, rehab, and why Bosa jokingly could play for a handful more years at an elite level.\n\nBosa said, “I had a little tendinitis from my high school ACL, and he cleaned that up while he fixed my ACL. That’s gone. So it’s like an improvement. So once I’m through this rehab, I feel like my right knee — because that was kind of a chronic issue that I had a little bit, and he cleaned that up in my quad tendon, and that hasn’t been an issue at all — could feel better when I’m done with this recovery.”\n\nBosa explained why he feels faster after his third ACL injury:\n\n“You learn something every time you do it, every year really, injury or not, you kind of learn how to prepare a certain way to be your best. When I came off of the one in 2020, it forced me to..I don’t know how to explain it. Honestly, my legs get so big when I have years built up of training them. And it’s not like I trained to bodybuild my legs. They get big. And I feel like it’s just an observation that I’ve made: coming off that injury in 2020, I was moving better with less mass on my legs.”\n\nIf you’ve ever seen Bosa in person, he has tree trunks for legs. It’s almost as if he’s waddling from side to side when he’s walking because of it. Good on Bosa for evolving and understanding what his body is telling him.\n\nHe continued: “This is a speed game. I’m a power rusher, but speed creates power, and the way you can move is everything. So I think there’s something to, ‘I move better when my legs aren’t quite as massive.’ I kind of have that feeling right now.”\n\nWe’ll see how long it takes until the 49ers clear Bosa to return to practice as a full participant. I bet the offensive line is content doing 11-on-11 drills without Bosa.\n\nBosa also told Breer, “I should play four more years because I tear my ACL every five years.” The 49ers would welcome Bosa with open arms if he could play for another contract.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785775730;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"San Francisco 49ers Injuries\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5816;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Nick Bosa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:980;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6319774abf36da2b875714a97c7ed274\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"What Ty Simpson is being criticized for in training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/145003/rams-ty-simpson-training-camp-mechanics\";s:11:\"description\";s:305:\"The Los Angeles Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson based almost completely on his potential, not solely on what he can already do, so developing his mechanics over the next year was always part of the plan. The fact that training camp can often be so public may not be doing the Rams or Simpson any […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3423:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 31: Ty Simpson #15 of the Los Angeles Rams practices during the Los Angeles Rams Training Camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson based almost completely on his potential, not solely on what he can already do, so developing his mechanics over the next year was always part of the plan. The fact that training camp can often be so public may not be doing the Rams or Simpson any favors as the team works on fixing those issues.\n\nFrom some training camp footage, some users on Twitter have taken to scouting what’s working—and not working—for Simpson in his first Rams training camp. Namely, that while the talent is obvious, mechanical issues stemming from his base and his footwork are just as apparent.\n\n\nThis rep pretty much sums up Ty Simpson’s training camp so far in LA. The ball placement here is outstanding, but the footwork still needs a lot of refinement. He’s relying on his arm talent and fading off his back foot, which isn’t going to consistently generate the velocity or… <a href=\"https://t.co/Ra7UXP1Hry\">https://t.co/Ra7UXP1Hry</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/UVTyMI13xb\">pic.twitter.com/UVTyMI13xb</a>— SCOUTD (@scoutdnfl) <a href=\"https://x.com/scoutdnfl/status/2083754351005401443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nNot that we should hand over all credibility to an anonymous account on Twitter named “SCOUTD”, but do you see any truth in this statement from the video above:\n\n\n“This rep pretty much sums up Ty Simpson’s training camp so far in LA.\n\n\n\nThe ball placement here is outstanding, but the footwork still needs a lot of refinement. He’s relying on his arm talent and fading off his back foot, which isn’t going to consistently generate the velocity or accuracy he’ll need at the NFL level.\n\n\n\nThe flashes are absolutely there. Now it’s about cleaning up the mechanics and becoming more consistent.“\n\n\nNothing said here sounds or looks to be incorrect or unfair.\n\nSimpson, with absolutely zero pressure in his face, does appear to be (for no reason) falling onto his back foot and robbing himself of a solid foundation when he throws this pass.\n\nIt’s just one pass. It’s practice. He’s a rookie. Nobody’s saying it matters in the long run.\n\nBut nevertheless, any small takeaways we can infer from Ty Simpson’s first training camp are newsworthy and interesting. He’s the biggest investment that the L.A. Rams have made in a quarterback since they traded for Matthew Stafford. He’s the biggest draft pick investment since Jared Goff in 2016. He’s labeled as the future of the franchise.\n\nSo while Simpson should not see the field in 2026, emphasis on “should not” instead of “definitely won’t” because nobody can predict when that time will be necessary, anything we see from the quarterback today is worthy of debating prior to tomorrow.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785775141;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Rams Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13275;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Simpson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:981;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6ac0e12808af464f3a134aca86ddf7e0\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Kenny Pickett to start Hall of Fame Game for Panthers\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kenny-pickett-to-start-hall-of-fame-game-for-panthers\";s:11:\"description\";s:108:\"There will be football played on Thursday night, but don’t expect to see most of Carolina’s key players.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3031:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_injuries_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"295262\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_injuries_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_injuries_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Carolina Panthers\",\"title\": \"Why do so many injuries happen at training camp?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/why-do-so-many-injuries-happen-during-nfl-training-camp\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:25:10Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n There will be football played on Thursday night, but don’t expect to see most of Carolina’s key players.Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Monday that backup quarterback Kenny Pickett will start the Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals, though he’s not exactly sure how much playing time Pickett will get.“But we have a good number of guys that will be helping out early in the game — just because we don’t want to overload any one particular group on our team,” Canales said in his press conference. \"We do have practices leading into the game and we have practices coming out of it. So, I felt that with the number of guys being out there, being able to take a couple of series will really help the whole group. And, we just need the football.“So, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiSL2rw0_zU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I’m excited about it. And Kenny’s excited about it</a>, as well as the rest of the group, and they’ve been talking about it.”As one would expect for the Hall of Fame Game, no starters are expected to play — including rookie offensive tackle Monroe Freeling.\"Yeah, no starters,” Canales said. “There are some competition battles for starting positions where guys will have an opportunity to play a little bit. But some of the guys we’re expecting to be out there right off the bat, I think we won’t play those guys in this game.”At quarterback, rookie Haynes King is slated to take the reps after Pickett departs, with starter Bryce Young not in line to play.The Panthers will face the Cardinals on Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785775139;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8160;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kenny Pickett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:982;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"564d90b67a7cc8093b45d54c35b3f80e\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"The Josh Sweat hold-in continues, but the timing just isn’t right\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/84291/the-josh-sweat-hold-in-continues-but-the-timing-just-isnt-right\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"While everything in Green Bay Packers camp has run mostly smoothly thus far- no holdouts, extensions for budding star players, and returns for key players- not everyone is so lucky. Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat appears to be engaging in something of a hold-in. While officially Sweat is on PUP with what is being […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4909:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 23: Josh Sweat #10 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on from the line in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at State Farm Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhile everything in Green Bay Packers camp has run mostly smoothly thus far- no holdouts, extensions for budding star players, and returns for key players- not everyone is so lucky. Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat appears to be engaging in something of a hold-in. While officially Sweat is on PUP with what is being categorized as “knee maintenance,” I was not born yesterday. It was known that Sweat had submitted a trade request to the organization in the off-season, but more reporting from below highlights that Sweat actually went to the team the day current Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon was fired.\n\n\n\"Josh Sweat asked to be traded the day Jonathan Gannon got fired… \"He came to Arizona because of JG, and he\'s had the best seasons of his career because of JG.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/JohnnyVenerable?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JohnnyVenerable</a> explains what\'s going on with Josh Sweat, who is on the PUP list with \"knee maintenance.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/GnPdewtbTQ\">https://t.co/GnPdewtbTQ</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/om8RSOI024\">pic.twitter.com/om8RSOI024</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2084302548459049279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe relationship between Sweat and Gannon has been well-documented already, and the Packers’ need for an additional pass rusher in the short-term is glaring until Micah Parsons returns sometime between Weeks 5 and 8-ish. Beyond that point, it would give Green Bay a strong threesome of edge rushers with Parsons, Sweat, and Lukas Van Ness, who, despite injuries, started to look like a player Green Bay was hoping for in the last few weeks of 2025. Per Easton Butler, who has been on top of multiple trades over the past few years, Green Bay did engage in discussions with Arizona around Sweat earlier in the off-season.\n\n\nYes, the Cowboys did call on Sweat yesterday, but were turned away. TB sent an offer of a 4th, but were denied. Sweat wants Green Bay, and if that fizzles out, the Eagles are his #2.— Easton Butler (@Easton__Butler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Easton__Butler/status/2061797907372675083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nGreen Bay’s offer, however, has not reached the threshold Arizona is looking for.\n\n\nSince <a href=\"https://x.com/bigpackers4x?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bigpackers4x</a> got 10k, here\'s a little info. The Packers HAVE called about Vita Vea. (I will not go into more detail about GB on it.) Hearing likely a contract ploy, but IF traded it\'ll be to a west coast team. Josh Sweat talks are currently \"dead\" right now. No new info,… <a href=\"https://t.co/s3OgAPm9C8\">pic.twitter.com/s3OgAPm9C8</a>— Easton Butler (@Easton__Butler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Easton__Butler/status/2082646334973108238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nI don’t think Green Bay’s alleged offer here is off-base, nor do I think Arizona is necessarily wrong for holding out for more. The problem arises with the timing for both teams. Green Bay needs Sweat early in the season, while Micah Parsons finishes up his rehab from his ACL tear. The Arizona Cardinals are in no particular rush to move him before the trade deadline, which won’t be until November 10th, between weeks nine and ten. Sweat can continue his hold-in, erm, completely legitimate injury rehab, but that still doesn’t really alter the market for his services. If everyone knows he’s really fine, it’s not going to ding his market, and Arizona, even despite the complete delusion the NFL provides teams, is probably quite clear-eyed about their 2026 outlook, and will be prioritizing getting the most compensation for him rather than trying to make sure he’s out of the building.\n\nAs much as I would like to see Josh Sweat in Green and Gold, it’s tough to thread the needle. His value to Green Bay is highest now, and by the time Arizona will be prompted to move, Green Bay’s offer may be even worse than it is now and other teams will enter the fray. And with Sweat’s contract entirely made up of non-guaranteed money from this point forward, there’s a great deal of malleability financially that would be of use not just to Green Bay, but to any contender. 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Prized free agent acquisition Coby Bryant went down with a left knee injury and was carted off. Multiple camp reports noted he was emotional, slamming his helmet. Teammates went to offer him their comfort. He got onto the cart under his […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2628:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 31, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Coby Bryant (2) passes the ball during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe first padded practice for the Chicago Bears took a bad turn on Monday.\n\nPrized free agent acquisition Coby Bryant went down with a left knee injury and was carted off.\n\nMultiple camp reports noted he was emotional, slamming his helmet. Teammates went to offer him their comfort.\n\nHe got onto the cart under his own power.\n\nBryant joined the Bears during free agency following a run with the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. He is in line to be the starting safety opposite rookie Dillon Thieneman.\n\nThe Bears don’t have a lot of depth at safety, with Elijah Hicks (who is on the PUP list) and Cam Lewis, among other lesser-known practice-squad-type players.\n\nStay tuned for more updates as any news comes out.\n\n\nNot good. Coby Bryant just went down grabbing his left knee during a 1-on-1 rep vs Cole Kmet. He was clearly emotional as he got on a cart under his own power. I’ll caution you that they are on the far fields so a cart is not unusual, but the fact that he was so emotional is…— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamHoge/status/2084284452453126536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nUPDATES\n\n\nAt his post-practice press conference, tight end Colston Loveland said that he believes Bryant will ultimately “be fine,” saying “he’s a dawg.” (<a href=\"https://x.com/JoshGBuck/status/2084312382247973224\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/JoshGBuck/status/2084312382247973224\">link</a>)\n\n\n\nWideout Rome Odunze said that Bryant “should be fine” on an <a href=\"https://x.com/upandadamsshow/status/2084314384197677121\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/upandadamsshow/status/2084314384197677121\">appearance</a> on the Up & Adams show. \n\n\n\nUPDATE: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Bryant will be out 8-10 weeks and no surgery is required. 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These are all statistics that Seattle Seahawks star cornerback Devon Witherspoon totaled in the 2025 season while leading a defense to a Super Bowl victory. However, he is not one of the NFL’s Top 100 players, at least not according to a survey […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2994:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nA Pro Bowl, All-Pro votes, 72 tackles, 0.5 sacks and an interception. These are all statistics that Seattle Seahawks star cornerback Devon Witherspoon totaled in the 2025 season while leading a defense to a Super Bowl victory.\n\nHowever, he is not one of the NFL’s Top 100 players, at least not according to a survey completed by his peers. No, the third-year man out of Illinois narrowly missed making the list, being ranked at 107 behind several stars, according to the NFL.\n\nWitherspoon fell behind players like Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud and new San Francisco 49ers wideout Mike Evans. Not to mention the players who actually made the list, like Seahawks’ legend Bobby Wagner (81), who is currently a free agent, and Eagles corner Quinyon Mitchell (47).\n\n\nPlayers who just missed the NFL Top 100… 110: Tyler Warren 109: Tee Higgins 108: Brian Branch 107: Devon Witherspoon 106: Jameson Williams 105: Dexter Lawrence 104: Chris Lindstrom 103: CJ Stroud 102: Lane Johnson 101: Mike Evans <a href=\"https://t.co/bjfSYLDg0V\">pic.twitter.com/bjfSYLDg0V</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2084263020973404286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor whatever reason, NFL Top 100 survey ballots start after Thanksgiving of the previous season <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6523428/2025/07/31/nfl-top-100-ranking-nfl-network/\">and players often submit them after the Super Bowl</a>.\n\nWitherspoon has proven to be an x-factor in Mike Macdonald’s defense, with his speed and tackling ability elevating the Seahawks anytime he’s on the field. This game-changing ability was on full display in the Seahawks’ Super Bowl against the New England Patriots, in which he recorded one sack, one pass defensed, four tackles and a strip of Drake Maye, which was caught by Uchenna Nwosu for the game-sealing touchdown in the fourth.\n\nWith Witherspoon’s snub, there remains only one Seahawks player on the NFL Top 100 list after over half the list has been revealed. Ernest Jones IV, the team’s impeccable linebacker, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/169876/seahawks-linebacker-ernest-jones-named-nfl-top-100-first-time\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"169876\">just barely cracked the list at No. 97 after a 126-tackle and five-interception season</a>\n\nThere are only 39 players on the list yet to be revealed, and it’s safe to assume at least a few more of Seattle’s stars will make the list, including Leonard Williams and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. 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On Monday, before the start of Week 2 of training camp practice, Berry and the Browns added DT Travis Bell to the roster and waived UDFA RB TJ Harden from […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2260:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Travis Bell #98 of the Louisville Kings sits on the bench with Josiah Bronson #91 and Jaylon Allen #22 in the second half against the Houston Gamblers at Shell Energy Stadium on April 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/UFL/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nA day after the Cleveland Browns were <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129414/nfl-free-agency-jadeveon-clowney-spurns-the-browns-texans\">spurned by DE Jadeveon Clowney</a>, GM Andrew Berry is right back on the transaction wire, adding a defender. On Monday, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129454/browns-training-camp-practice-schedule-week-2-the-pads-come-on\">before the start of Week 2 of training camp practice</a>, Berry and the Browns added DT Travis Bell to the roster and waived UDFA RB TJ Harden from the 90-man roster. \n\nHarden was among 12 undrafted free agents that <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/124608/browns-sign-12-udfa-at-the-start-of-rookie-minicamp\">Cleveland signed at the start of the offseason</a>. The SMU star was “<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/124159/3-browns-udfas-who-could-make-the-53-man-roster-in-2026-tj-harden-logan-fano-michael-coats-jr\">an absolute tank in the ACC last season</a>” and seemed to have <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127705/cleveland-browns-training-camp-2026-rb-preview-judkins-starts-but-who-is-after-him\">a chance to make the team’s 53-man roster with his pass-catching ability</a>. The Browns didn’t see enough out of him to carry him even into the second week of training camp.\n\nBell was a seventh-round selection by the Chicago Bears in 2023. He played two games with the Atlanta Falcons and last year in the UFL, as well as spending time on the Minnesota Vikings roster. While his NFL stats are limited (2 tackles in 2 games), Bell produced in the UFL with 39 tackles, six tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 12 games for the Louisville Kings.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785774352;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";i:1;s:23:\"Cleveland Browns Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:986;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6617a70633536b5661e65c3736b4f7e8\";s:5:\"title\";s:38:\"Jadeveon Clowney not coming to Arizona\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/93075/jadeveon-clowney-not-coming-to-arizona\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"The Arizona Cardinals may – or may not – need another pass rusher opposite EDGE rusher Josh Sweat. Looking at the free agent list of available pass rushers, Jadeveon Clowney remained unsigned. There was a recent buzz about Clowney going to an NFC West club. He also worked out for the Cleveland Browns recently. However, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2499:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 21: Jadeveon Clowney #42 of the Dallas Cowboys rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Arizona Cardinals may – or may not – need another pass rusher opposite EDGE rusher Josh Sweat. Looking at the free agent list of available pass rushers, Jadeveon Clowney remained unsigned. There was a recent buzz about Clowney going to an NFC West club. He also worked out for the Cleveland Browns recently. \n\nHowever, Clowney signed with the Houston Texans. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/92863/is-there-a-possibility-that-edge-rusher-jadeveon-clowney-could-be-coming-to-the-cardinals\">RELATED: COULD CLOWNEY BE COMING TO THE CARDINALS?</a>\n\nClowney, age 33, was drafted by Houston back in 2014 as the first overall pick. He played for the Texans for five seasons. And now, he is going back to the team that brought him into the league. \n\nIt has been mentioned that the Cardinals might need another pass rusher. \n\nDarius Robinson was taken in the first round a few years ago to become the pass rusher on that left side. Zaven Collins has become the main guy on that side with Baron Browning as his backup. Both players have been given a good number of snaps.\n\nIs this enough? Are these players taking care of the opposite side’s pass rush? Clowney was looked at as a possible answer and was available. He had a bit of a resurgence as a pass rusher, which would have helped. Clowney has compiled 24.5 sacks in the past three seasons.\n\nHe signed a one-year deal with Houston. Exact financial terms of the contract were not immediately disclosed. He lives in Houston in the offseason, so it makes sense. \n\nDuring Clowney’s five seasons with the Texans, he was a three-time Pro Bowler and earned a second-team All-Pro nod. After leaving Houston after the 2018 season, he has played with six other NFL clubs, including the Dallas Cowboys last year. 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Head coach Andy Reid addressed the injury status of multiple players to open up his post-practice press conference in St. Joe. Wide receivers Cyrus Allen, Xavier Worthy and defensive end Ashton Gillotte were the three active […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3189:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Cornerback Mansoor Delane #5 walks toward the practice field during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe fifth full-team practice of <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> training camp took place on Monday with a few notable absences. Head coach Andy Reid addressed the injury status of multiple players to open up his post-practice press conference in St. Joe.\n\nWide receivers Cyrus Allen, Xavier Worthy and defensive end Ashton Gillotte were the three active players unavailable to practice. Reid reassured reporters on Allen’s scary-looking injury from Saturday’s practice, <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2083634731124412927?s=20\">confirming the report by Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star</a>.\n\n“[It] ended up being a bone bruise on his shin area there, so it’ll be a day or two here,” Reid said about Allen.\n\nLater on, he added that the team has “to get the swelling out of there, so however many days it takes to get the swelling out.”\n\n“Gillotte has a hamstring strain, Xavier has a shoulder sprain… it’ll be a few days for that, and we’ll see how that goes,” Reid added in his opening statement.\n\nReid was asked directly about rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane, who started this stretch of padded practices in the yellow, non-contact jersey with shorts. Throughout Monday’s practice, Delane could be seen running on and off the field during team periods.\n\nIt sounds like Delane is simply refusing to miss out on his first training camp in Kansas City.\n\n“He’s a tough nut,” Reid described Delane. “A lot of guys probably wouldn’t go out there and play with what he’s got, but he wants to be out there; he wants to learn. That’s what he wants to do… we have to keep him out of contact. Right now, that’s important until that thing heals up. 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Rodgers told Silver that he didn’t necessarily want to play in the preseason, but if McCarthy wants it, the QB will suit up.McCarthy was asked about Rodgers playing in the preseason during his Monday press conference and said it’s still to be determined.“Those decisions, really, will be made once we get up to it,” McCarthy said, via Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show. “Trust me, I have a lot of ideas. … We have plans. But being in a healthy system, let’s see what happens — a lot can happen between now and then, too.“But he’d like to play. I would like to see him play. But we won’t make a decision until we get all the way up to it because there’s more that goes into that than just having one player play. It’s the combination of the players.”McCarthy and Rodgers’ separate comments do not necessarily match, as Rodgers explicitly told Silver, “I’m not saying I want to do it.” But with McCarthy as head coach, he’s the one who should have ultimate authority on the decision.The Steelers will be facing Rogers’ two former teams to start the exhibition slate, hosting the Packers on Thursday, Aug. 13, and the Jets on Friday, Aug. 21. 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Rookie Cyrus Allen and veteran Xavier Worthy both left practice after getting hurt, but neither one is expected to be out long. Word on Sunday was that Allen suffered <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/reports-chiefs-wr-cyrus-allen-day-to-day-with-shin-bruise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a shin bruise</a> and head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that Worthy has a shoulder sprain. Worthy\'s sprain is minor enough that Reid said the wideout is expected to practice later this week. Reid also confirmed that Allen is looking at a similar timeline for his own return to action. 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Gibbs\'s absence from the field has been linked to his desire for a contract extension, although a hold-in has not been confirmed beyond head coach Dan Campbell saying last week that it is a case of \"both sides <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dan-campbell-on-jahmyr-gibbs-this-is-both-sides-working-through-something\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">working through something</a>.\" On Monday, Gibbs briefly spoke to reporters on his way into the team\'s facility and said \"it’s not about that\" when asked if a new deal has to be in place for him to get on the field. When asked what it is about, however, Gibbs said \"I don\'t know\" and offered little hint about when the situation might change. \"Only <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/08/03/nfl-training-camp-detroit-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-contract/91150380007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">time will tell</a>,\" Gibbs said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/should-bijan-robinson-jahmyr-gibbs-contracts-blow-up-the-running-back-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">also in the market</a> for a new contract and sitting out of practice at the moment. 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(Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert should be feeling pretty good about where he lands in the NFL Top 100 ranking list.\n\nHerbert clocked in at No. 39 on the list, which is a 17-spot jump from the previous year.\n\n\nNo. 39 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/chargers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Chargers</a> QB Justin Herbert! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/SyGwuCVuHJ\">pic.twitter.com/SyGwuCVuHJ</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2084293212001169917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis is Herbert’s fifth straight year on the Top 100 list. In previous years, he’s been at 56, 40, 32, 75 and 56. 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He also logged a career-high 498 rushing yards.\n\nThere is hope that Herbert can grow even further from this spot in future years.\n\n“We’re looking to master and be elite at everything that we do and being able to own the position in a new way,” <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/justin-herbert-nfl-top-100-list-2026\">McDaniel said this offseason</a>. “Being able for him to own the position a way he never has and ultimately, for it to be obvious to everyone around that he’s playing the best football of his career.”\n\n“I’m really excited because I think his best football is in front of him, not behind him.”\n\nBFTB community, what do you make of Herbert’s ranking on the top 100 players list? 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He was clearly emotional as he got on a cart under his own power. I’ll caution you that they are on the far fields so a cart is not unusual, but the fact that he was so emotional is…— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamHoge/status/2084284452453126536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nHopefully, it’s not as serious as it sounds. At least he was able to get on the cart under his own power, but that in itself doesn’t always rule out worst case scenarios.\n\nAnother Bears reporter, Greg Braggs Jr, indicated the injury occurred during a 1-on-1 rep with tight end Cole Kmet.\n\n\nCoby Bryant limping off after a 1 on 1 vs Kmet. Just slammed his helmet down. Holding his left leg. Laying down now.— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) <a href=\"https://x.com/GBraggsJr23/status/2084283163375739152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nDespite Seattle’s interest in retaining their 2022 fourth-round pick, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/164250/seahawks-free-agency-2026-how-much-the-bears-are-paying-coby-bryant\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"164250\">Chicago ultimately signed Bryant to a three-year, $40 million contract to replace veteran Kevin Byard</a>. Bryant started his Seahawks career as a slot corner, carving out a penchant for forced fumbles. After limited playing time in 2023, Bryant broke through under Mike Macdonald’s defense as a full-time safety, recording seven interceptions over the past two seasons.\n\nThe Seahawks do play the Bears on Monday Night Football in Week 8, and the expectation was that we would get to see Bryant take on his former teammates. 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Needless to say...the data says we should DEFINITELY slow our roles, not get out over our skis, whatever you want to call it. This type of profile is rarely ever fantasy relevant (there are some interesting names on his top 20 comps list, however none of which ever strung together a solid full season). That being said, once we base ourselves in reality using the historical data - I\'m still cautiously intrigued by the things we\'re hearing out of camp. Not necessarily due to the highlight plays or hype videos, but the underlying rumblings we\'re hearing about how he might be utilized in the offense. Rumor has it that Allen might work into Rice\'s underneath \"big slot\" role. If this is true, it\'s a role that we\'ve seen be EXTREMELY fantasy-friendly, and you don\'t necessarily need to be a world-class WR talent in order to work your way into legitimate fantasy production. My advice: stay calm and recognize the level of prospect we\'re dealing with here, but also keep an eye on his usage/utilization the remainder of this offseason. I\'m totally happy taking a flyer on Allen in the later rounds, but don\'t get carried away and pull him up into the \'meat and potatoes\' region of your draft. In 2026 rookie drafts specifically, I’m looking to snag him no earlier than mid 3rd. If you had an early rookie draft and grabbed him late 4th…nicely done! Now go send out offers to everyone in your league for a future 2nd and see if you get any bites👀 What do you guys think about Cyrus Allen? Am I missing something with the data here? Make sure to check out the video above for all my thoughts along with the full list of rookie comps, and check out the full 2026 Rookie Series on my channel for all the guys I\'ve covered so far! I also recently finished a series breaking down the data on the 2025 class going into year 2, you can check out that full series as well here if you\'re interested. 🤙 submitted by /u/boofstar [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:3428:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1veh6el/what_the_data_says_about_cyrus_allens_dynasty/\"> </a> I did my master’s in data science thesis on machine learning modeling for fantasy football - here’s what the data says about Cyrus Allen\'s rookie outlook and beyond, given his year 1 statistical comps: 0/20 hit 1+ Top 24 FPPG finish (0%) 0/20 hit 1+ Top 12 FPPG finish (0%) 0/20 hit 1+ Top 5 FPPG finish (0%) __________________________________ Rookie Season FPPG distribution specifically (PPR): Floor → 0.22 Q1 (25th % outcome) → 1.57 Median → 3.88 Q3 (75th % outcome)→ 8.13 Ceiling → 12.14 Given the recent Cyrus Allen hype at training, I had to get deep into the data and see what we\'re working with here. Needless to say...the data says we should DEFINITELY slow our roles, not get out over our skis, whatever you want to call it. This type of profile is rarely ever fantasy relevant (there are some interesting names on his top 20 comps list, however none of which ever strung together a solid full season). That being said, once we base ourselves in reality using the historical data - I\'m still cautiously intrigued by the things we\'re hearing out of camp. Not necessarily due to the highlight plays or hype videos, but the underlying rumblings we\'re hearing about how he might be utilized in the offense. Rumor has it that Allen might work into Rice\'s underneath \"big slot\" role. If this is true, it\'s a role that we\'ve seen be EXTREMELY fantasy-friendly, and you don\'t necessarily need to be a world-class WR talent in order to work your way into legitimate fantasy production. My advice: stay calm and recognize the level of prospect we\'re dealing with here, but also keep an eye on his usage/utilization the remainder of this offseason. I\'m totally happy taking a flyer on Allen in the later rounds, but don\'t get carried away and pull him up into the \'meat and potatoes\' region of your draft. In 2026 rookie drafts specifically, I’m looking to snag him no earlier than mid 3rd. If you had an early rookie draft and grabbed him late 4th…nicely done! Now go send out offers to everyone in your league for a future 2nd and see if you get any bites👀 What do you guys think about Cyrus Allen? Am I missing something with the data here? Make sure to check out the video above for all my thoughts along with the full list of rookie comps, and check out the <a href=\"https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonqwVXo4OmXFUqUswhfnEeRuznyAkcvN&si=Yk_d9SPUur5lz7z9\">full 2026 Rookie Series</a> on my channel for all the guys I\'ve covered so far! I also recently finished a <a href=\"https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonqwVXo4OmWEY6U6793Rr40LaadVc0Y2&si=efUJdoTEfStLiqON\">series breaking down the data on the 2025 class going into year 2</a>, you can check out that full series as well here if you\'re interested. 🤙 submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/boofstar\"> /u/boofstar </a> <a href=\"https://youtu.be/EfNRW43E0Nc?is=CV2e6ZKWyQKjNRA7\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1veh6el/what_the_data_says_about_cyrus_allens_dynasty/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785772054;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:996;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"96146876c7f03d7d662aec4a90c92b52\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Calais Campbell practices for first time at Ravens camp Monday\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/calais-campbell-practices-for-first-time-at-ravens-camp-monday\";s:11:\"description\";s:114:\"Veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell is on the field at Ravens camp for the first time this summer on Monday.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2826:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"74608\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_clowney_260803\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Houston Texans\",\"title\": \"Clowney\'s attitude \'fits perfectly\' with Texans\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/jadeveon-clowneys-attitude-fits-perfectly-with-the-houston-texans\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-08-03T13:10:33Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell is on the field at Ravens camp for the first time this summer on Monday. Campbell was not placed on any injury list to open camp, but the team gave him time off to open camp as he worked his way back from a family tragedy. Campbell\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/calais-campbells-brother-charged-with-murder-in-the-death-of-their-mother\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mother was killed</a> in late June and his brother was arrested for murder on July 1.\"From <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-believes-best-yet-to-come-calais-campbell-absence-jesse-minter-game-management-2026-training-camp-first-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a preparation standpoint</a>, that took up a lot of his time and his mental focus and energy. . . . We\'re here for Calais, to get ready at the rate he can get ready at,\" Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said last week, via the team\'s website. \"It\'s different than a 25-year-old that played only a year or two. This guy\'s got so many banked reps of experience of getting himself ready in camp. We\'re going to work with Calais to have a great plan, to have him ready for September, December, January and February.\"Campbell wasn\'t the only Ravens defensive lineman making his first appearance of the summer. John Jenkins is off the physically unable to perform list and practicing with the team as well. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785771346;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:125;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Calais Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:997;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"813d9909569b4f70829e26bf5621d0ef\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Lamar Jackson’s narrative tax and how speculation becomes accepted fact\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-roster/83620/lamar-jacksons-narrative-tax-how-speculation-becomes-accepted-fact\";s:11:\"description\";s:368:\"Welcome back to Femi Ayanbadejo’s four-part series setting the record straight on Lamar Jackson. Part One reframed the debate surrounding his career. Part Two tested criticism of his play against the film and data. Part Three moves off the field to examine contracts, character allegations, and the media ecosystem that allows unsupported commentary to acquire […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8325:\"\n\n\n \n NEW YORK CITY, NY - DECEMBER 10: 2016 Heisman Trophy winner University of Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (4) with his mother Felicia Jones after winning the 81st Annual Heisman Trophy press conference on December 10, 2016, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWelcome back to Femi Ayanbadejo’s four-part series setting the record straight on Lamar Jackson. <a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-analysis/83418/from-a-former-raven-why-the-goalposts-keep-moving-on-lamar-jackson\">Part One </a>reframed the debate surrounding his career. <a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-roster/83527/what-lamar-jacksons-film-and-record-with-the-ravens-actually-show\">Part Two</a> tested criticism of his play against the film and data. Part Three moves off the field to examine contracts, character allegations, and the media ecosystem that allows unsupported commentary to acquire the authority of fact.\n\nCertain athletes pay a price for existing outside the expected template. That price is not paid in dollars. It is paid in narrative: every decision questioned, every silence interpreted, every unconventional choice treated as evidence of a deeper flaw. Lamar Jackson has paid this tax consistently. The currency is unsupported commentary, repeated until speculation becomes accepted truth and zombie-like in its refusal to die. \n\nAs Jackson begins another training camp, the discussion around his play has largely shifted back to football. Yet some of the longest-lasting narratives surrounding him were never about his performance at all. They were about his character, maturity, motives, and professionalism, claims that often became accepted without meeting the same evidentiary standard we expect elsewhere.\n\nReporting vs. Speculating \n\nThe most pointed example appeared in a <a href=\"https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/23/ravens-lamar-jackson-crossroads-mike-preston-commentary/\">Mike Preston commentary in The Baltimore Sun</a> last December. Preston argued that the Ravens should trade Jackson for multiple first-round picks. That is opinion. He also wrote that Jackson, a South Florida native, would love to play in Miami or Las Vegas; described him as “an overgrown kid in an adult’s body”; alleged that he stayed up late playing video games and fell asleep in meetings; and suggested John Harbaugh had tired of him and the special treatment he received. \n\nThose are not all statements of the same kind. A proposed trade is a judgment, whereas claims about private work habits, relationships, motivations, and desired destinations are factual assertions capable of verification. Preston disclosed no source or direct evidence for them and later emphasized that he had written commentary rather than a sourced news report.\n\nHarbaugh publicly described his relationship with Jackson as an “A+.” Jackson denied sleeping in meetings and said he sits in the front row. Readers are free to decide whom they find credible. What responsible media cannot do is convert an unsupported character assertion into established fact merely because it appeared in a newspaper. \n\nThe larger damage came through repetition. The allegations traveled nationally, separated from the limitations of the original commentary. Eric Mangini’s later reference to “many indications of immaturity” drew from a pool of claims that had never been publicly substantiated. That is how narrative laundering works: repetition creates familiarity, familiarity creates assumed credibility, and the original absence of evidence disappears. \n\nCalling this process out does not place Jackson beyond criticism. It protects the distinction between reporting and speculation. Opinion is legitimate. Inference is often necessary. Both must be labeled honestly. \n\nThe Agent Narrative \n\nThe suggestion that Jackson is disadvantaged by representing himself has been a recurring feature of his coverage, advanced most aggressively by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. The argument is that without a traditional agent, Jackson lacks leverage, leaves money on the table, and navigates negotiations blindly. \n\nThe description is incomplete. Jackson has used NFLPA resources, attorneys, a trusted inner circle, and his mother, Felicia Jones, who has been central to his business representation. His method is unconventional. The relevant question is whether the outcomes support the claim that it has damaged him. \n\nIn 2023, Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million extension that briefly made him the NFL’s highest-paid player by annual value. He obtained substantial guarantees as well as no-trade and no-tag provisions. Reasonable people can debate whether a traditional agent might have changed the process or structure. They cannot simply declare that Jackson failed without reconciling that position with the contract he secured. \n\nHis next negotiation will provide another measurable outcome. Based on the quarterback market and the projected salary cap, my forecast is a four-year extension near $300 million in new money, potentially including a signing bonus around $100 million. That is a projection, not a reported demand. The market will determine whether it is right. \n\nThe Trade Request and the Cities He Never Named \n\nIn March 2023, Jackson disclosed that he had requested a trade. The timing and eventual result strongly support the inference that the request functioned as a leverage-producing negotiation tactic after talks had stalled. No outside team produced an offer Baltimore declined to match. Hours before the first round of the 2023 draft, Jackson agreed to his record-setting extension. \n\nThe trade request is verified fact. Its precise private motivation is inference. The destinations attached to it require a different label. \n\nJackson never publicly said he wanted to be traded to Miami or Las Vegas. No person with direct knowledge has provided a verifiable account that he privately selected either city. Those destinations\n\ncirculated as speculation and were later repeated with more authority than the underlying evidence justified. The distinction is simple: Jackson requested a trade. Commentators supplied the cities. \n\nThe Broader Ecosystem \n\nPreston is the clearest case, but the pattern extends beyond one columnist. Colin Cowherd was an early Jackson skeptic who later revised his assessment. That intellectual flexibility deserves acknowledgment. Yet in the wake of Baltimore’s coaching transition and Jackson’s contract restructure, Cowherd returned \n\nto the word “mercurial,” a characterization that echoed earlier commentary without introducing new, verifiable evidence. \n\nGood-faith analysts can absorb a premise simply because it has circulated long enough. That is why sourcing matters most when the subject is character. Statistics can be corrected. A claim about maturity, effort, or loyalty attaches itself to a person long after the segment ends. \n\nJackson responded to criticism in April 2026 with a brief public message: “Instead of trying to bring me down, ask GOD to bring you up.” We can verify the words. We should resist inventing the private emotion behind them. \n\nThe standard is not complicated: critique the decision, analyze the performance, question the strategy. 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Ridley only played seven games before he fractured his fibula last season and he had 17 catches in those games, which had him on track for his least productive full season since entering the NFL. Ridley said over the weekend that neither those results nor the injury have left him questioning if he can keep pace. \"Hell yeah,\" Ridley said, via the team\'s website. \"[I] can <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-wr-calvin-ridley-focused-on-winning-as-a-receiver-and-as-a-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">still beat all of them</a>, still as fast as all of them. . . . If I stay healthy, I am going to be a good player on this team. I am going to contribute on this team.\"Ridley is the most experienced member of the Titans\' receiving corps and he explained why he\'s been able to act as a mentor to younger teammates like Carnell Tate, Chimere Dike, and Elic Ayomanor. \"That\'s because I used to kick ass,\" Ridley said. \"And I still can.\"The Titans would love to see Ridley get back to his old ways as they try to make a jump up the standings in quarterback Cam Ward\'s second season. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785769553;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4981;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Calvin Ridley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:999;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"34a3a56226ef553e92b8373b8d454bf7\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Navigating Your Dynasty Rookie Draft: Early 1st\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/08/03/navigating-your-dynasty-rookie-draft-early-1st-4/\";s:11:\"description\";s:73:\"You have an early first-round pick in your rookie drafts. What do you do?\";s:7:\"content\";s:4183:\"\n \n Editor’s note: Dynasty fantasy football leagues are now year-round leagues. Some leagues start the rookie draft immediately after the NFL Draft in late April. Others occur throughout the summer, with a majority happening in the last few weeks before the season kicks off. If you are in a dynasty league getting ready to have its rookie draft soon, you should find our <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/tag/navigating-rookie-drafts-fantasy/\">Navigating Your Dynasty Rookie Draft series</a> helpful.\nDynasty rookie draft season is the time of year when those teams who missed the playoffs turn their attention to the incoming rookie class, and delusions of grandeur take over until the games kick off. Rebuilders are full of glee as they hoard their picks, while contenders are scheming how they can pry some of those picks away, and dynasty players everywhere are champing at the bit to draft their favorite prospect.\nThis 12-part series will use the latest <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/?type=sf_rookie\">Superflex Rookie ADP</a> data available at Dynasty League Football. We will focus on the player or players likely to be available in that specific range we’re covering, and will also include options based on the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/?type=rookie\">1QB rookie ADP</a>, whenever actionable, for those who play in that format.\nWe’ll begin this series with the first four picks of a superflex rookie draft. This is the cream of the crop in this rookie draft, and they should draw massive offers in trades. There is a tier of one at the top, and then a tier of elite options that are a step behind rounding out the next few picks. With the depth of great players at the top of this draft, it’s important to consider all of your options. We’ll highlight the players available at each pick and provide options to pivot to.\nSuperflex 1.01 - <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994629/Jeremiyah_Love\">Jeremiyah Love</a>, RB ARI\nMuch like last year with Raiders running back <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994175/Ashton_Jeanty\">Ashton Jeanty</a>, there’s a consensus #1 at the top of the board regardless of format. And though it’s true the landing spot in Arizona may not be conducive to immediate success, this is dynasty football – we have the long game in mind for the 21-year old, and the fact of the matter is a team with needs across the board spent elite real-life draft capital to obtain his services. Looking at his numbers, it’s not hard to understand why.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jeremiyah-love-1.html\">Statistics courtesy of Sports Reference</a>\nLove does everything, and he does it exceptionally. With a career 6.7 YPC and 9.4 YPR he was one of the most efficient collegiate ball carriers in the NCAA over the past two years, where he also showed a nose for the end zone with 40 total scores over his last 28 games. <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/ncaa/players/jeremiyah-love/171090\">Per Pro Football Focus</a>, nearly 20% of his runs went for at least 10 yards, and he was towards the head of the pack in terms of broken tackles and yards after contact per attempt.\nOptions/Strategy\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? 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I would be surprised if any owners would be willing to let go of him for a fair price but this may be the lowest value you can get him for. He is settling into the perfect role and an offense that held him back just enough for all of us to see flashes the games he was involved in. Preservation for a primed up second year. Give me MG in all my drafts. Edit: since there are people asking about numbers and not purely based on vibes… - #9 in seperation metrics across the NFL at 2.07 compared to his WR1 counterpart teammate at 1.67 - did not drop a single catchable pass in 2025 - Converted 60% of his 3rd and 4th down targets. Signifying trust from his qb - Two WRs gone - Still runs a 4.29 submitted by /u/saltandpine13 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1116:\"This is the year of the breakout. I would be surprised if any owners would be willing to let go of him for a fair price but this may be the lowest value you can get him for. 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But that all changed when the 49ers acquired Christian McCaffrey in the 2022 season. Now, it’s hard for any running back not named McCaffrey to get consistent carries, and for good reason, with McCaffrey […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6841:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility on July 27, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nRunning back was a revolving door for the San Francisco 49ers in the first few years of the Kyle Shanahan era.\n\nBut that all changed when the 49ers acquired Christian McCaffrey in the 2022 season. Now, it’s hard for any running back not named McCaffrey to get consistent carries, and for good reason, with McCaffrey being one of the best offensive weapons in the league.\n\nBut with McCaffrey coming off one of his least productive seasons in terms of yards per attempt and him starting to get a little bit longer in the tooth, there might be some serious questions surrounding the position group.\n\nHere are three questions that will be answered over the next six months for the 49ers running backs:\n\nWhat does Christian McCaffrey look like as a running back in 2026?\n\nChristian McCaffrey was easily the Offensive Player of the Year and the likely MVP for the 49ers during the 2025 season, but that wasn’t because of his effectiveness on the ground but his role as an offensive weapon. But if you take Christian McCaffrey and remove the receiving numbers and look at him just as a running back, it was one of the least productive seasons as a pro.\n\nYes, he surpassed 1,200 yards, but that was more of a product of quantity over quality. McCaffrey eclipsed 300 rushing attempts for the first time in his career. But that number of rushes didn’t produce the results you’d expect from what McCaffrey had shown in his previous seasons with the 49ers. \n\nFor just the third time in his career, McCaffrey averaged fewer than four yards per rush, the first two instances coming in an injury-riddled 2020 when he averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt in just three games, and his rookie season in 2017 when he averaged 3.7 yards per attempt on 117 carries.\n\nTo give some context to McCaffrey’s 2025 production on the ground, he became the 41st running back since 2010 to eclipse 300 rushing attempts in a season. <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/uzPMF\">Of those 41 running backs, McCaffrey’s 1,202 rushing yards ranked 39th</a>, only beating out 2021 Najee Harris who had 1,200 yards on 307 attempts and 2010 Cedric Benson who finished 1,111 yards on 321 attempts.\n\nMcCaffrey was the most important piece to the 49ers’ offense in 2025, but the 49ers would probably prefer him to give more production than a Najee Harris or a Cedric Benson, especially with that heavy of a workload.\n\nWill Christian McCaffrey have as heavy of a workload?\n\nNow, this is three questions for the running back position, but we will cheat a bit and include McCaffrey as a pass catcher in this next section.\n\nDue to injuries and Brandon Aiyuk falling off the face of the earth, McCaffrey stepped into a larger role than expected and not only led the 49ers in rushing, but also receptions and receiving yards. Due to that, McCaffrey finished with a career-high 413 touches, just the second time he’s eclipsed the 400-touch plateau in his career.\n\nNot only was the 413 touches the most in his career, but McCaffrey led the league in touches by a healthy margin. Jonathan Taylor finished second in the league with his 369 touches, with Bijan Robinson third at 366 touches (although Robinson finished with 172 more total yards than McCaffrey despite the 47 fewer touches).\n\nNow, with the additions of Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, and now Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle ideally staying healthy, McCaffrey’s role as a pass catcher will likely drop to closer to the 65-70 receptions per season he averaged entering the 2025 season, and in theory, that helps save his legs to improve on his 2025 season as a running back.\n\nBut all of that doesn’t even factor in that McCaffrey hit the dreaded age of 30 for running backs, which likely won’t affect his workload, but if the production on the ground is like it was in 2025, that ugly word regression might rear its head.\n\nHow will the other running backs be used?\n\nFor the third consecutive year, the 49ers used a draft pick to add a running back, using the 90th overall selection in April’s draft on Indiana’s Kaelon Black. 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Welcome to our Way-Too-Early 2027 1QB Rookie Mock Draft, where we peer into the future and evaluate the potential of the much-hyped 2027 rookie class Full Breakdown - https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/2027-1qb-rookie-mock-draft-1-round/ Which picks do you like and which do you hate!? 1.01 | Jeremiah Smith | WR | Ohio State 1.02 | Cam Coleman | WR | Texas 1.03 | Kewan Lacy | RB | Ole Miss 1.04 | Ahmad Hardy | RB | Missouri 1.05 | Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR | Alabama 1.06 | Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | Clemson 1.07 | Justice Haynes | RB | Georgia Tech 1.08 | Jadan Baugh | RB | Florida 1.09 | Nick Marsh | WR | Indiana 1.10 | Charlie Becker | WR | Indiana 1.11 | Mark Fletcher Jr. | RB | Miami 1.12 | Nate Frazier | RB | Georgia submitted by /u/CoachstevenP [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1441:\"While the 2026 NFL Draft is barely in our rearview mirror, experienced dynasty managers know that there’s a competitive advantage in staying ahead of the scouting curve. 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The rookie is aggressive during practice, making plays all around the field while multiple responsibilities are thrown at him. His attacking mentality, getting after the ball to make stops and force […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11732:\"\n\n\n \n MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JUNE 03: Miami Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) participates in drills during Miami Dolphins Minicamp on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Baptist Health Sports Center in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nMiami Dolphins second-round draft pick, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, is already making an impression as the team moves into its second week of training camp. The rookie is aggressive during practice, making plays all around the field while multiple responsibilities are thrown at him. His attacking mentality, getting after the ball to make stops and force turnovers, is noticeable anytime he is in on a defensive repetition. \n\n“I think just trying to play the game the right way,” Rodriguez, who met with the media on Sunday, said of his attacking mentality at practice. “I think football is a physical game and it’s meant to be played that way. You have to be physical when you do it, whether you’re attacking a ball carrier or the ball specifically, it really doesn’t matter as long as you do it violently with the right technique and proper form. I feel like that’s how it’s got to be played.”\n\nThe Dolphins are looking to be a much more physical team in 2026 than they were in the past few seasons, and a player like Rodriguez could be the spark to make that happen. His impact could take another step forward on Monday when the team puts on pads for this first time. “Yeah, I’m very excited for that,” the rookie said Sunday. “I think what we’ve been doing so far has been great. It’s helping us a lot with technique and where to use our hands and how to do a lot of the ins and outs and stuff. But football is played, like I said, physically, and when football pads come on and shoulder pads and everything else with it, you start to get to play real football. And so there is a timing to a football play, and so that will just help us kind of get better as a team of playing football the right way and the timing of kind of each play.”\n\nLearning from the veterans\n\nRodriguez recognizes he is a rookie with an opportunity to learn from Miami’s veteran incumbent linebackers, Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson, as he figures out how to be a professional football player and what works for him at this level. “I think just how they go about every day,” he explained of what he is taking from Brooks and Dodson. “I know like Jordyn and T-Dot and those guys have been in the league for such a long time. Like they know how to go about like day to day. They know what routine works for them and what doesn’t, so they’ve just been speaking on how to like create that. What might work for them, has worked for them for years, might not work for me. And so just trying to go out and figure out what works for me and stick to it.”\n\nForcing fumbles and the peanut punch\n\nThe Texas Tech product brought with him from college a reputation of forcing fumbles, forcing an NCAA Division-1 high seven in 2025. He has already shown that ability at camp, using the “peanut punch,” a move popularized by former Chicago Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman to knock the ball out of the arms of a runner as he is being tackled, during camp. \n\n“I think it’s more something that you work on and now is the time to work on it,” Rodriguez explained of his training camp efforts at knocking the ball loose. “It’s in practices and OTAs [organized team activities] and now, and so if I want to take chances in a game of taking the ball away, I want to put myself in all the different positions that I can be in a game right now. And so, shoot, I’ve gotten a couple out, but that’s not counting how many I’ve thrown, you know? So no, it hasn’t surprised me, but I’m definitely looking for more. Definitely looking to try to create as many ball strips as I can.\n\n“I actually got to meet Peanut Tillman, and so we talked for a little bit about how he does it. You always watch guys like [San Francisco 49ers linebacker] Fred [Warner] who, you know, play the game the right way and they punch on opportunity. I think kind of just, you watch it. It’s like anything else, like you study it on film and then you go out and try to practice it and then you bring it to a real-life situation. So it’s kind of that part to whole, that kind of stepping stone, that process to it.”\n\nDoes Rodriguez ever worry about breaking his hand when executing a peanut punch? “I mean, the worry is there, but like, you got to do it, you know, like you got to take a chance to take the ball away. And I think you see what you punch,” he replied when asked. “It’s like a boxer, like if you see the ball, you punch it. If you’re just kind of throwing a blind punch, then that’s when it kind of gets risky and like you could actually hit a face mask and actually break a knuckle or something. But if you’re seeing what you’re punching, it should be fine.”\n\nDespite being a rookie, Rodriguez’s punching ability provides him an opportunity to serve as a teacher to other players as well. Are there any players who have asked him about adding the technique to their repertoire?\n\n“I mean, some guys come like jokingly and then we’ll kind of get into a conversation about it, but like, I’m all about, shoot, everybody trying to go and take the ball away,” the 2025 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year explained. “Like if we can take three or more a game, what kind of stat that would help us to win, it would be unbelievable. So anything I could do to help everybody kind of take the ball away, not that I’m perfect at it or have it figured out, but I’ve just been fortunate enough to get a few.”\n\nMiami’s large rookie class\n\nRodriguez is one piece of a huge rookie class for Miami this season, including 12 other drafted players. What is it like to have so many young players on the roster? Rodriguez embraces the opportunity to not only grow with the group, but to be a part of the team as a whole. “Yeah, it’s great. I think all of us are so eager to play and do as much as we can, but I think a big thing we talk about is just doing your role the best. Right now, it kind of doesn’t even feel like it’s just kind of us rookies, it feels like everybody; we’re all in the hotel, we’re all getting up here early and staying late and we’re all in it together. So it’s not just us rookies, it’s kind of everybody, but it just feels good to be doing hard stuff with people.”\n\nThe media asked about fellow linebacker, Miami fourth-round draft pick Kyle Louis, with Rodriguez responding, “So Kyle is goofy all the time. That’s why he plays so well. It’s because he plays free and he just has fun, and his life is about football. That’s how you love guys in the locker room to be, so it’s nice that he’s in our room and we get to hang out a lot, but knowing him from the whole recruiting experience until now, it’s been fun to get a closer relationship with him and have a good time. But no, he’s definitely kind of more of a goofy guy who just loves to play free and fast so it’s something we like to see on the field.”\n\nJeff Hafley’s defensive system and the roles of linebackers\n\nThe Dolphins are introducing a new defense this year, with head coach Jeff Hafley bringing the system he ran as Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator to South Florida. The system has been asking for a lot from the linebackers already, with them filling multiple roles as blitzers, run stoppers, and in pass coverage. Rodriguez is embracing the system being installed and the multiple responsibilities he is being asked to fill.\n\n“I think just playing with your feet in the ground,” he explained of the pass-coverage role. “I think a lot of times if you start crossing over, if you pick your feet up, you just have both feet on the ground with your eyes on the quarterback and just ready to break. I think the more efficient breaks that we can get, the distance that we can cover before the ball is caught is kind of what we’re looking for, and then we go play ball from there.”\n\nHe continued, looking at all of the different roles and responsibilities he has in Hafley’s scheme. “Yeah, I think just being able to get a good skill set of everything. Like we will be out on the boundary covering the back man to man or we’ll be blitzing up the middle, blitzing on the outside, or we’ll be hook dropping; like it really doesn’t matter what we’re doing, but we’re doing a lot of it, so that way we get as much work on everything as we can. Stuff that we’ll do as the weeks come and go and the more reps we get on everything, the better it will be, but a lot of stuff they tell us now is just try it. Like, if you’re hesitant about doing something, do it. Like see where your fence is and see what your limitations are and just kind of go out and do it. And so we have those plays called for us to do what we have to do, just have fun and play free.\n\nAs for the system putting linebackers in position to make plays and get their hands on the ball, Rodriguez told the media, “I think just guys doing the right thing. It’s kind of where we want the ball to get funneled to. Whether that’s in the run game or the pass game, we kind of want edges to be set. That’s how you play good run defense, is you got to set tight vertical edges. That’s how we want the ball to be funneled back into the guys who are coming to fit the box, but same thing in the pass game. We kind of want stuff to be funneled either on a specific play outside and we’ll run and chase it or inside and we’ll be right there waiting for it. It really just kind of depends on what he calls and I think our scheme is unbelievable. And as I’m still learning it and still trying to get comfortable in it, and it’s different from what I’ve done, but it’s a lot of fun. I think it makes a lot of sense and it’s something that’s going to be, it’s going to help us a lot. It’s going to help us win games for sure.\n\nRodriguez’s first purchase with his NFL money\n\nWhat was the first thing Rodriguez bought with his NFL money after signing his contract with the Dolphins? He went fairly simple, but straightforward, with that purchase.“ I went and got a bed,“ he said, laughing. “I went and got a mattress. So, you know, in college for a little bit, when I was a walk-on, I slept on the ground in my brother’s apartment. And so like, I’d never slept good when I was 13 and on, and so then I moved to the college like three inch mattress or whatever. So I never bought a mattress until I was (drafted) because I always said, you know, my first purchase is going to be a bed. So I bought a nice Tempur-Pedic.”\n\nHe did not go over the top with the purchase, however, balking at the idea of buying an adjustable bed or a Sleep Number style. “No, it’s not that nice,” he stated. “No, it’s not, it’s just a hybrid Tempur-Pedic. It’s nice. 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He makes plays, he’s fast, he’s really explosive. He’s great ball in hand, he’s great going to get the ball deep, he’s great in the screen game. He can do just a lot of things. He’s very versatile. He adds an extra element to our offense, and it’s exciting.“We have a lot of different weapons that we’re using, and I think top to bottom, this is just a really strong team, really good. We just have to find what works for us and find ways to utilize all our tools.”Nix added that the Waddles’ presence and explosiveness can lead to more opportunities everywhere.“Middle of the field, outside, vertically, behind the line of scrimmage,” Nix said. “We’re going to utilize him and whatever the defense is giving us, we’re going to attack.”Waddle caught 64 passes for 910 yards with six touchdowns in 16 games for the Dolphins last year.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785765944;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1007;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3a98fb8c0ca19b18557a535de07a1ee2\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"[M/Sa] Mock Draft/Draft Result Megathread\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1veebjy/msa_mock_draftdraft_result_megathread/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1398:\"Welcome to the new and improved 2026 offseason Mock Draft/Draft Result Megathread. We\'ve made some changes from previous years based on your feedback to make them a little more robust. These megathreads will be posted every Monday and Saturday at 10am and are home to the following: Mock draft in this thread. Automod will start the 1.01 post for both SF and 1QB mocks. They are first come first serve. Reply to the comment above yours with the pick number, player name, and position ex: \"1.01 Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI.\" If you have league settings outside of this, feel free to start your own and add those custom settings in your 1.01 post such as \"12 team SF TEP\" but please make sure another one wasn\'t started already. Duplicates will be removed. Links to join mocks on Sleeper. Post the link for your mock, league settings, and the time(with timezones) so people have enough time to join. This is not for league recruiting, a separate Megathread will be posted for that. Draft Results. Feel free to post a text list, screenshot, or link to Sleeper results for the results of your actual(or mock) draft. Megathread Schedule: Sunday: Rate My Team Monday: Mock Draft/Draft Results Tuesday: Find-A-League Wednesday: Price Check Thursday: Find-A-League Friday(Every other week): App/Platform Sharing Saturday: Mock Draft/Draft Result submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1937:\"Welcome to the new and improved 2026 offseason Mock Draft/Draft Result Megathread. We\'ve made some changes from previous years based on your feedback to make them a little more robust. These megathreads will be posted every Monday and Saturday at 10am and are home to the following: Mock draft in this thread. Automod will start the 1.01 post for both SF and 1QB mocks. They are first come first serve. Reply to the comment above yours with the pick number, player name, and position ex: \"1.01 Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI.\" If you have league settings outside of this, feel free to start your own and add those custom settings in your 1.01 post such as \"12 team SF TEP\" but please make sure another one wasn\'t started already. Duplicates will be removed. Links to join mocks on Sleeper. Post the link for your mock, league settings, and the time(with timezones) so people have enough time to join. This is not for league recruiting, a separate Megathread will be posted for that. Draft Results. Feel free to post a text list, screenshot, or link to Sleeper results for the results of your actual(or mock) draft. Megathread Schedule: Sunday: Rate My Team Monday: Mock Draft/Draft Results Tuesday: Find-A-League Wednesday: Price Check Thursday: Find-A-League Friday(Every other week): App/Platform Sharing Saturday: Mock Draft/Draft Result submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/AutoModerator\"> /u/AutoModerator </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1veebjy/msa_mock_draftdraft_result_megathread/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1veebjy/msa_mock_draftdraft_result_megathread/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785765723;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1008;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"42d194d9333975f61f84f46883065308\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"L.A. Rams News: Blake Corum, Terrance Ferguson showing up\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144978/la-rams-news-corum-ferguson-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"Last season, the Los Angeles Rams found some new weapons with a healthy Blake Corum and rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson. So far, there is an expectation that they may be able to contribute even more. Corum is talented, but he’s somewhat struggled to stay healthy, but we’ll see how he does in Year 3. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4415:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Blake Corum #22 of the Los Angeles Rams walks off the field during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLast season, the Los Angeles Rams found some new weapons with a healthy Blake Corum and rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson. So far, there is an expectation that they may be able to contribute even more. \n\nCorum is talented, but he’s somewhat struggled to stay healthy, but we’ll see how he does in Year 3. Kyren Williams still appears to be the lead back as long as he stays upright and takes care of the football.\n\nFerguson showed some real talent last year and fit right into L.A.’s shifting tight end room. The Rams seemed to use every tight end they had last year, and that may happen again in 2026. We’ll see.\n\nThe excitement for this offense should be high as they have the potential to be a top unit. Pair that with what should be an improved defense and this Rams team should be fun for their fans. \n\nThere is a lot to look forward to as long as this team still has the right pieces throughout the season.\n\nComment on whatever you want and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/rams-young-talent-showing-up-locked-loaded-season-ahead\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ramblinfan.com/rams-young-talent-showing-up-locked-loaded-season-ahead\">Rams’ young talent showing up and locked and loaded for the season ahead</a> (ramblinfan)\n\n“The second layer of skill talent is where the offense could look a little different than it did a year ago. Terrance Ferguson has had a fantastic offseason.\n\n“He is now proving to be a guy who can play all over the formation and looks like he could be a force after the catch, showing why the Rams coveted him in the 2025 draft and now believe he could grow into one of the NFL’s best tight ends.\n\n“Blake Corum has also worked to earn carries alongside Williams, seeing the game faster and looking like a guy who could add a big-play element to the Rams’ physical run game.”\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/03/matthew-stafford-taylor-decker-rams/91146731007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/08/03/matthew-stafford-taylor-decker-rams/91146731007/\">Former Matthew Stafford teammate could offer Rams insurance at OT</a> (ramswire)\n\n“With Alaric Jackson having emerged from legal troubles and Warren McClendon having acquitted himself well in relief of a now-retired Rob Havenstein last season, the Rams’ Super Bowl push seems set at the tackles. However, considering Havenstein’s departure and the previous uncertainty with Jackson, a need for solid depth on a team with such high hopes has been underscored. Rookie third-rounder Keagen Trost bodes well for future plans, but adding Decker, who previously protected Matthew Stafford’s blind side in Detroit, would be a luxury fitting for what L.A. is trying to put together.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49515062/rams-hold-garrett-deals-little-soreness\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49515062/rams-hold-garrett-deals-little-soreness\">Rams hold Garrett out as he deals with ‘a little soreness’</a> (espn)\n\n“We want to make sure that he feels as good as possible,” McVay said. “And so I think, as you know, guys that have played a lot of football, we’ve got a lot of opportunities to be able to get better, but we also want to make sure that we’re getting an understanding of how to work best with him.”\n\nMcVay said Garrett will not practice Monday, the final day of this four-day practice block for the Rams. 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We will have a football game on our screens every week until the week of February 21st. The Steelers also put the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4377:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands for the national anthem prior to the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt’s a new week, and one that will feature the first game of the 2026 season when the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers square off in the Hall of Fame Game this Thursday. We will have a football game on our screens every week until the week of February 21st.\n\nThe Steelers also put the pads on for the first time today. Be sure to be here when Joey Bray and I give our respective thoughts on Monday’s practice. 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As we turn the corner into the new year, the Los Angeles Rams continue to manage Young’s knee.\n\nYoung received his first day off in training camp as early as the second day. <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/rams-byron-young-overcoming-injury-and-building-on-best-season-to-date\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.therams.com/news/rams-byron-young-overcoming-injury-and-building-on-best-season-to-date\">He’s on a similar approach to that of quarterback Matthew Stafford</a>:\n\nByron Young:\n\n\n“I practiced yesterday, but don’t want to do too much to overload our workload,” Young said. “We got a plan to just take some time and get back there in a couple of days. But just day by day, we’re trying to last for 17 games and postseason. … It’s the same knee. It was challenging, but at the same time I trust the training staff. It’s been something I was dealing with for years now and they always came through for me.”\n\n\nSean McVay:\n\n\n“It’s no different than Matthew,” McVay said. “We have guys that have accumulated a bunch of snaps, and the goal is, let’s be proactive instead of reactive. So we’ve always looked at him as a guy that kind of fits in that tier one category, similar to what we do with Matthew.”\n\n\nRead into the situation however you want. Some will call this smart treatment of one of the defense’s most important players. Others will say that it’s curious that Young is still sidelined by an injury that occurred more than six months ago. \n\n\nRams edge Byron Young practiced yesterday and skipped today because they’re trying to keep his right knee in top shape for the season ahead. He says it’s something he’s been dealing with “for years now,” but they always get it right.— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) <a href=\"https://x.com/gregbeacham/status/2081909243414970539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne thing that is certain is the knee injury will likely complicate Young’s future in Los Angeles. Entering a contract year, it’s fair to wonder whether the Rams intend to sign him even with the injury aside. Young is a great second EDGE player. He made the most of favorable opportunities while opposing offenses paid extra attention to Jared Verse. He’s clearly second fiddle to Myles Garrett, although anyone would be.\n\nAnd then there’s the fact that Young is already 28 years old after entering the NFL as an older college prospect. There are several factors that point to him being one-and-done in Los Angeles from a contract standpoint. 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With this breaking news, I urgently asked the other writers to provide their thoughts on Clowney playing in Houston one last time. \n\nJadeveon Clowney has re-signed with the Houston Texans. Give me your immediate reaction, are you excited for his return, and how much of an impact will he have?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/authors/patrick-h\">Patrick H.</a>\n\n\nHonestly, I’m way more on board with this than I thought I would be. He provides much needed depth at defensive end. He fills in for Derek Barnett’s absence, and received rave reviews from his coaching staff in Arlington. Last season he was one sack short of his career season high while playing in only 13 games. To add him makes this defense much more terrifying and puts that much more pressure on the offense to un[kitten] themselves and lead us to the promised land.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/authors/vballretired\">VBallRetired </a>\n\n\nI wrote a Value of Things (VOT) earlier this spring on possibly adding a defensive end. He was one of those guys. Essentially, when Houston lost Autry and other depth pieces, it opened the door for this kind of move. Ostensibly, Houston needed backup for Anderson and Hunter. For one, it allows them to take some plays off, to be fresh in the fourth quarter, and to step in case of injury. I like the move. Clowney is a starting quality end when motivated and it sounds like he is.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/authors/fizzyjoe\">Fizzy Joe</a>\n\n\nI agree with Patrick and VBall, I think this is a great move made that much better as it’s a reunion between Jadeveon Clowney and his first team. Houston’s consistent success during the DeMeco Ryans era has allowed them to quickly shake off the rust and baggage of the Bill O’Brien era. Signing Clowney after all of these years is another reminder of how far we’ve come. \n\n\n\nHe left <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/2020/5/15/21260199/brb-groupthink-revisiting-the-jadeveon-clowney-trade\">via a trade surrounded by controversy</a> and frustration across the fanbase. Now, he returns as another weapon in an already loaded defensive arsenal. As for the player, I still think Clowney is one of the most underrated DEs in the modern NFL. He’s one of the best run-defenders along the defensive line who was still a free agent. He immediately fills in the hole left by Derek Barnett and Denico Autry (even thought I’d still like Autry back, even for just his field goal blocking abilities) as a rotational edge rusher that can take the load off of Will Anderson or Danielle Hunter. Clowney’s speed when setting the edge makes him a starting-caliber player on many other teams. He’ll get plenty of playing time this year, and he’s going to feed off of being on the same line as Anderson/Hunter, Sheldon Rankins, and Kayden McDonald. He adds another layer of swarm to the defensive line, with the ceiling of being a real impact player on a weekly basis. \n\n\n\nSo…yeah I’m kinda excited about Clowney coming back lol Still…wish they’ve would’ve got Calais Campbell when they had the chance…\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/authors/l4blitzer\">L4Blitzer</a> \n\n\nI like the move. Clowney is a rotational player at this point, but that hasn’t hurt him that much. Clowney did give Dallas 8.5 sacks, and he didn’t play the entire year for a really-not-good Cowboy D. He also gave Cleveland and Baltimore solid play over the last few seasons. On a 1 yr/$8M-type deal, this won’t hurt the team much if it goes south. 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The layoff was evident, but as the 2023 season went on, Watson showed signs of the old Watson at times. \n\nHowever, injuries hampered the QB relatively quickly; then he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury, but the team managed to get to the postseason despite that. Watson came back in 2024, but he was a shell of himself before tearing his Achilles. His decision-making looked worse, his athleticism began to dip, and his arm strength started to diminish. Watson didn’t play the entire 2025 season as he recovered from his Achilles tear. \n\nIn terms of benefits, Cleveland gets little to no benefit starting Watson mainly due to the fact that the team is in year two of a rebuild. If winning games was the priority, and Watson won the job by a decent margin, his starting would make sense. \n\nFrom a personal standpoint, Watson has a lot he can benefit from. If the veteran QB goes out there and puts up adequate tape, it’s possible he can get another contract for another team, as the Browns will likely move on from Watson no matter what. It won’t be the contract he wants, but it’s better than being out of the league entirely.\n\nSanders is entering Year 2 of his tenure in Cleveland. The young phenom, who was taken in the 5th round, is probably the most polarizing figure that is on the Browns. In terms of his popularity, he is probably the most popular player on the team for reasons that aren’t football-related. Sanders is active in the community.\n\nSanders’ play on the field didn’t inspire much confidence in most fans and analysts, but a majority of the fans saw something the Browns can work with. As a whole, Cleveland’s offense was abysmal last season, but Sanders didn’t do enough to make the offense look better. Sanders struggled playing within the structure of the offense, held the ball too long, and often made poor decisions. 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Gardner-Johnson gave the team a scare when he went down in practice on Saturday, but there was relief in the organization when his leg injury was evaluated. Gardner-Johnson was diagnosed with <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/c-j-gardner-johnson-diagnosed-with-a-calf-strain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a calf strain</a> and head coach Joe Brady said on Monday that the team was happy to get a favorable outcome given the way things looked when the veteran was initially injured. “We’re <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/MattParrino/status/2084248500145963114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fortunate</a>,\" Brady said, via Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com. \"Any time you see a lower body extremity injury in the manner in which some of those happen, there’s always a bad possibility with it. We got good news. We’ll see how his body recovers.”Brady said he would not put a timetable on when Gardner-Johnson will be back on the field because that recovery process differs from case to case, but the Bills should get him back in the relatively near future and that\'s a win for the back end of their defense. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785762984;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5893;s:11:\"player_name\";s:20:\"C.J. Gardner-Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1018;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bd2b585efb314e74f6838fdfa3e37408\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Eagles News: NFL defensive line rankings have Philadelphia in third place\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178475/eagles-news-nfl-defensive-line-rankings-have-philadelphia-in-third-place\";s:11:\"description\";s:369:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Thorn: 2026 Defensive Line Rankings – Establish The Run3) Eagles. Edge – Jonathan Greenard/Nolan Smith Jr.. IDL – Jordan Davis/Moro Ojomo. IDL – Jalen Carter. Edge – Jalyx Hunt. Philadelphia already had a top-half pass rush last season, with all meaningful contributors returning, before dealing […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14864:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Jalyx Hunt #58, Jordan Davis #90 and Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles look on against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://establishtherun.com/thorn-defensive-line-rankings-3/\">Thorn: 2026 Defensive Line Rankings – Establish The Run</a> 3) Eagles. Edge – Jonathan Greenard/Nolan Smith Jr.. IDL – Jordan Davis/Moro Ojomo. IDL – Jalen Carter. Edge – Jalyx Hunt. Philadelphia already had a top-half pass rush last season, with all meaningful contributors returning, before dealing a pair of third-round picks for Vikings standout edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. This unit is led by elite interior rusher Jalen Carter, with Greenard’s elite length and get-off giving Philadelphia a very good No. 2 in the hierarchy and a stable of solid to above-average pieces behind them. Jalyx Hunt projects as the third-best option, while Moro Ojomo offers pocket-pushing power that helped him finish 11th among interior rushers in TPR in 2025. This is one of the deepest units in the NFL and firmly a top-five group entering 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178367/sean-mannion-sets-eagles-training-camp-expectations-talks-jalen-hurts-and-more\">Sean Mannion sets Eagles training camp expectations, talks Jalen Hurts, and more – BGN</a> The Eagles were back on the practice field on Saturday, but before taking the field, new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion spoke to reporters — in just his second time speaking to Philly media since being hired. He explained his training camp expectations, why he’s enjoyed working with Jalen Hurts, and their approaches to installing a new offensive scheme.\n\n<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/70OGOjagbGdXpogARbN78s\">Five Eagles Training Camp Thoughts With BLG! – The Ringer’s Philly Special</a> Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss his biggest takeaways from the first week of training camp. One of the biggest questions this upcoming season will be the offense in its entirety. How has it looked so far in camp? What are the biggest concerns? Which defensive player does BLG think is ready to make a major leap next season?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-mailbag-is-makai-lemon-slow-start-training-camp-concern/\">Eagles mailbag: Is Makai Lemon’s slow start to camp cause for concern? – PhillyVoice</a> Makai Lemon hasn’t done much so far, but as noted in the first paragraph, we’re only three days into camp. Would it be a lot cooler if he was lighting it up? Sure! But it’s pretty normal for rookie receivers to take a little time to get their sea legs in camp. In DeVonta Smith’s first training camp, he sprained his MCL in the fourth practice, and then missed the next eight practices. Before the injury, he had probably shown a little more than Lemon has so far, but he too was mostly quiet. Lemon has talent. He’ll make some plays. If after the first 10 or so practices he’s still just not making catches then it would be a much more reasonable cause for concern.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/dontayvion-wicks-earning-trust-from-jalen-hurts-training-camp-packers-sean-mannion/744914/\">Newcomer Dontayvion Wicks already earning trust from Jalen Hurts – NBCSP</a> After just a few days of training camp, the biggest highlight play belongs to receiver Dontayvion Wicks. It wouldn’t have happened without trust. On Day 2 of camp, Jalen Hurts rolled to his left and never set his feet before tossing up a 50-50 ball to Wicks, who had to climb the ladder and secure the catch through double coverage from Jakorian Bennett and Cole Wisniewski. “Just trust. Building that chemistry and trust,” Wicks said. “[Hurts] just coming out, he don’t see nobody, just throw it up and trusting me to go get that and that’s what I did.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/nfl-training-camp-week-two-roster-projection-picture-looks-20260803.html\">Eagles’ 53-man roster projection: How the picture looks entering training camp Week 2 – Inquirer</a> Wide receivers (6): DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown, Darius Cooper, Elijah Moore. Cut: Johnny Wilson, Danny Gray, Britain Covey, Quez Watkins, Erik Ezukanma, Samori Toure. The top four players should be considered locks. Cooper is competing with Wilson for a role that Nick Sirianni described as doing the “dirty work.” Keeping both seems redundant. Cooper currently has the edge in that competition. Moore is a wild card. If the Eagles decide to go with just five here, he likely would be the odd man out. Gray had the play of the day Saturday, but there’s a lot of traffic ahead of him.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49513914/2026-nfl-training-camp-position-battles-afc-nfc#PHI\">2026 NFL training camp: Position battles on each depth chart – ESPN</a> The departure of Reed Blankenship in free agency left a starting spot open in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s secondary. Cooper DeJean will move from nickel to safety in base packages and probably will be paired with second-year player Andrew Mukuba. Marcus Epps and Michael Carter II are vying for starting spots when the Eagles are in sub packages, which is most of the time. In the early stages of camp, Epps and Mukuba have been paired the most frequently, but Fangio has been rotating players to get different looks.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/spadaro-the-joy-has-returned-for-hollywood-brown\">Spadaro: The joy has returned for Hollywood Brown – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> Hollywood Brown feels it. He is running free and has his explosiveness. The burst he displays on the football field is special, and that’s part of the joy Brown has in this 2026 Eagles Training Camp. “I’m faster than I’ve ever been. I feel like I’m playing that way, for sure,” he said. “It’s an awesome feeling. I had a Lis Franc injury in my rookie year and that is the kind of injury that is a career-ender, they say. It’s cleaned out, I took some time to rest in this offseason and I’m seeing the benefits of that. “I’m playing more freely. I’m having fun. Enjoying what we’re doing out here.” Brown, signed in the offseason during the free agency process, is part of a diverse and talented receiving room. It is early, far too early for a hot take, so we will leave that for a larger sample size, but Brown is moving around at receiver in the Eagles’ offense. We’re still in a bit of a discovery period and that’s the way it is in every NFL Training Camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2026/08/03/eagles-training-camp-rookie-standout-markel-bell-not-makai-lemon-eli-stowers/91099018007/\">Who’s Eagles best rookie (so far) in camp? Why it’s not Makai Lemon – Delaware Online</a> There was always going to be a learning curve for Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon, their first-round draft pick. And that’s even more the case for tight end Eli Stowers, the Eagles’ second-round draft pick. Neither has stood out during the Eagles’ first three training camp practices. So far, it seems like the Eagles’ best rookie has been third-round pick Markel Bell, the massive 6-foot-9, 346-pound offensive tackle. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/best-nfl-team-fits-for-notable-remaining-free-agents-stefon-diggs-to-nfc-east\">Best NFL team fits for notable remaining free agents: Stefon Diggs to NFC East? – NFL.com</a> MEKHI BECTON. Right guard has been a problem spot for the Seahawks for some time. Seattle is expected to run it back with returning starter Anthony Bradford, who is likely to be pushed by fifth-rounder Beau Stephens. Becton has the experience to be an instant upgrade as a stop-gap until Stephens can find his way to bona fide starter status or another year goes by with a better chance to find a suitable starter in the draft. Other options: 49ers, Cardinals, Eagles.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-free-agency/160910/49ers-sign-rb-khalil-herbert-and-former-colts-6th-round-edge-rusher-waive-eli-apple\">49ers sign RB Khalil Herbert and former Colts 6th-round edge rusher; waive Eli Apple – Niners Nation</a> The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Khalil Herbert to a one-year deal. They’ve also added Titus Leo, a 6’3”, 245-pounder who was drafted in the sixth round by the Colts in the 2023 NFL Draft. Leo has only appeared in four games during his tenure, most recently appearing on the Eagles’ practice squad in October 2025. We knew the 49ers were working out various defensive linemen. It was reported the team had a tryout with Ogbo Okonkwo, but ultimately went younger. Leo tested well at his Pro Day back in 2023, running a 4.69 40-yard dash, with a 129” vertical jump — an elite number. [BLG Note: Okoronkwo was on the Eagles last year. And Herbert participated in the Eagles’ 2026 rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211815/training-camp-phil-mafah-tyler-guyton\">3 biggest surprises so far at training camp – Blogging The Boys</a> Cowboys linked to trade for All-Pro LB Jordyn Brooks. The Cowboys selected Jaishawn Barham in the third round, and he’s been flashing so far at camp. Plus, they added Dee Winters during the offseason. They will battle it out at middle linebacker, but Dallas could be interested in another. According to Bryan Broaddus, the Cowboys might be looking at trading for All-Pro middle linebacker Jordyn Brooks of the Miami Dolphins. This is shocking because Miami signed Brooks to a three-year extension worth $51.3 million with $35 million guaranteed recently. However, the idea isn’t as wild as some would think. His base salary over the first three years of his deal up to a little over $27 million which isn’t a lot at all. The cap hit for Brooks in 2026 if he was traded would be $6.16 million, which is minimal as well. Plus, the Dolphins would only take on $4.95 million in dead money if they dealt him. This makes the trade extremely doable. It’s probably a longshot, and a guy like veteran Bobby Wagner is more realistic. With that said, it’s something to monitor.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-training-camp/428067/commanders-early-training-camp-observations-jayden-daniels-odafe-oweh-antonio-williams-sonny-styles-treylon-burks\">Commanders early training camp observations: Who has stood out? – Hogs Haven</a> JAYDEN DANIELS. This is the guy everyone wants to hear about. Is the third-year quarterback under center more often? How many designed bootlegs is offensive coordinator David Blough running him on? Are his reads quick, accurate and decisive? Day 1 was a mixed bag, with the defense being significantly ahead of the offense (which is to be expected early on). 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Long shots (5) — Ryan Miller, Jalin Hyatt, Xavier Gipson, Beaux Collins, Isaiah Hodgins. [Change: Cambre and Hodgins switch places]. I still don’t have a good handle on who leads the competition for the last roster spot or two at this position. Berrios had a good start to camp. Beckham hasn’t done much, but he has practiced every day. I switched Cambre and Hodgins because of special teams value.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/games/in-5/nfl/08-03-2026\">Can you guess this NFL kicker in today’s in-5 trivia game? – SB Nation</a> Hello football fans! Welcome to the SB Nation NFL in-5 daily trivia game. Click on “Instructions” to learn how to play the game. 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For every Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, or Eagles, there’s a Van Hagar, Sex Pistols, or Velvet Underground. Just because you worked well together once upon a time doesn’t mean that you can recreate the magic. Obviously, Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers are hoping to wind […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13771:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Zach Frazier #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, United States. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nReunions can be splashy things, but they don’t always work out. \n\nFor every Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, or Eagles, there’s a Van Hagar, Sex Pistols, or Velvet Underground. Just because you worked well together once upon a time doesn’t mean that you can recreate the magic. \n\nObviously, Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers are hoping to wind up on the positive side of the ledger in their own reunion. 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Mike Tomlin will have a bust in Canton someday, and the fact that he never had a losing record over 19 years is ridiculous, but stringing together a bunch of 10-7 seasons with Wild Card playoff losses isn’t really the point in the Steel City.\n\n“<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172725/aaron-rodgers-reveals-why-he-returned-for-one-more-season-pittsburgh-steelers\">I felt last year might be it</a>,” <a href=\"https://x.com/ASaunders_PGH/status/2082124114752307509?s=20\">Rodgers recently said of his future.</a> “And then Mike [McCarthy] got hired. I talked to the wife, and she said, ‘You can do one more year.’”\n\nIf Rodgers is to go out on a high note, and if McCarthy is to match the successes of his predecessors, everybody on the roster will want to step up — especially the guys whose names aren’t as familiar to the nation. To that end, I’ve identified three Hidden Gems for the 2026 Steelers — one underrated veteran, one underrated free-agent signing, and one underrated draft pick. \n\nUnderrated veteran: Center Zach Frazier\n\nThe Steelers already have more than their share of Pro Football Hall of Famers, and former center Maurkice Pouncey could find himself on that list someday. The nine-time Pro Bowler, two-time First-Team All-Pro, and member of the Hall of Fame All-2010s team retired after the 2020 season, and for a while, the center position was in flux without him. But in 2024, the team was smart enough to select West Virginia’s Zach Frazier with the 51st overall pick in the second round of the draft. Since then, center has not been a problem, no matter the quarterback. \n\nOver his two NFL seasons, Frazier has allowed two sacks and 23 total pressures in 1,258 pass-blocking snaps, he’s become a true force as a run-blocker at 6’3” and 310 pounds, and he’s perfectly capable of sorting out line calls and protections pre-snap. \n\nSomething that impressed a certain Aaron Rodgers right away. \n\n“Well, it starts with Zach,” Rodgers said before the 2025 season. “Zach is a highly intelligent player. It helps, because as much as I have a good feel for the offense, I’m not what I would call an expert yet. I become an expert when you break the huddle, and you can see the picture in your mind. Every now and then the picture’s a little fuzzy still, so I’m still working some things out, but Zach is so freaking smart. He’s making some calls for me. I told him, ‘Don’t get used to that.’ I said, ‘At some point, I’m going to be making the calls for you.’ He’s got a real good disposition for a center. He’s obviously a talented player, and I think his leadership is what I’d like to see most continue to grow, because the leadership often grows at the same rate as a performance, and everybody knows what kind of player he is. He’s going to have more opportunities to lead.”\n\nThose leadership opportunities will continue as the Steelers’ offensive line shuffles everywhere but Frazier’s position in 2026. Tackle Troy Fautanu and guard Mason McCormick are moving to the left side from the right, and that right side is up for grabs with any number of options (including rookie guard Gennings Dunker and rookie tackle Max Iheanachor) in play.\n\nHowever that shakes out, the Steelers have the right man in the middle, and you should expect Frazier to continue his ascent as one of the NFL’s best centers… because he’s there already. \n\n\n2025 was Year 2 for Zach Frazier. He has all the technique and protection smarts in the world, but what I love is the instinct to dominate. Get ready to see \"First-Team All-Pro\" before his name. <a href=\"https://x.com/steelers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@steelers</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/yusgxgZZYg\">pic.twitter.com/yusgxgZZYg</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2083709533093072916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nUnderrated free agent: CB Jamel Dean\n\nLast season, the Steelers’ defenders lined up at either slot or outside cornerback allowed 140 completions on 249 attempts for 1,792 yards, 16 touchdowns, seven interceptions, 39 pass deflections, and an opponent passer rating of 88.6. Not one of the worst situations in the NFL, but not in the top five, either — and certainly not what Steelers fans are used to expecting when it comes to defensive excellence. \n\nNew defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is in charge of making things better in 2026, and the front office helped Graham out by signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million contract with $12 million guaranteed. That puts Dean <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/position/cornerback\">pretty far down the list of average annual salaries for the position</a>, and it could turn out to be an amazing bargain. Because when he’s allowed to do what he does, both in press and off coverage, the 30-year-old Dean still has it all together when it comes to coverage. \n\nLast season for the Bucs, Dean allowed 25 catches on 54 targets for 311 yards, 105 yards after the catch, one touchdown, three interceptions, five pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 47.7 — the NFL’s lowest among corners who played at least 50% of their teams’ snaps. \n\n“You guys know this better than I do, but first it starts with your division,” Graham recently said when asked what it means to have two cornerbacks in Dean and Joey Porter Jr. who can be physical players and press corners as well. “If you’re talking about a division where teams run the ball and have big receivers, it’s good business. Whether you’re talking about Cincinnati, you’re talking about Baltimore, or you’re talking about Cleveland, in terms of whether I’m talking about the receivers, the run game, that’s what our division is all about. So, I think it’s good business.\n\n“It’s a highway-speed league. So, if you’ve got length, you’ve got speed, and then the fact that there’s some physicality to it, that’s always going to be good for us. Because no matter what we talk about, the spread, run game, the spread pass game, when it gets down to January, and in this division every week, it comes down to the physicality of the game, and you have to establish that. \n\n“So, when you have corners that can tackle, that’s a bonus.”\n\nWell, Dean also had 38 solo tackles, 10 stops, and two forced fumbles last season, so the 6’1”, 206-pound veteran has no issue getting grimy in the paint. Most importantly though, Dean’s tape shows a player conversant with breaking down any passing game concepts, and blowing it up. Dean’s value to the Steelers will be the perfect blend of acumen and athleticism, and that will show up right away. \n\n\nJamel Dean is the NFL\'s best cornerback nobody talks about nearly enough. <a href=\"https://x.com/steelers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@steelers</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/KvTjmnKuGs\">pic.twitter.com/KvTjmnKuGs</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2083921833251029343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nUnderrated draft pick: RB/FB/WR Eli Heidenreich \n\nWhen we talk about versatile players in football, we are generally focusing on defensive linemen who can win from multiple gaps, linebackers who can also rush the passer at the line of scrimmage, or defensive backs who can credibly play multiple positions without embarrassing themselves. In this case, we’re talking about a running back and a receiver in the person of Navy’s Eli Heidenreich, who was one of the more interesting prospects in this class, regardless of position. \n\nFrankly, I was shocked that the Steelers were able to steal him with the 230th overall pick in the seventh round. Heidenreich isn’t Christian McCaffrey or anything, but he should be able to do a lot of different things in Mike McCarthy’s offense if given the opportunity.\n\n\nNavy\'s Eli Heidenreich is one of the most fascinating prospects in this class, because his toolkit is soooo unique. Sweep runner, zone big-play guy in the backfield, insert blocker, and can create explosives as an outside receiver. McVay/Shanahan/Kubiak would have field days. <a href=\"https://t.co/QXOrbRNch9\">pic.twitter.com/QXOrbRNch9</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2035211326478590231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nHeidenreich was a lightly-recruited prospect out of Allegheny County near Pittsburgh, and committed to Navy when he was offered in 2021. He started to show his versatility in the 2023 season, led the Midshipmen in receiving in 2024, and put his best season together in 2025, when he totaled 1,440 yards from scrimmage and nine total touchdowns. 499 rushing yards and three touchdowns came on just 77 carries, with 23 forced missed tackles, and nine runs of 15 or more yards. Then, as a receiver, he added 51 catches on 79 targets for 941 yards and six touchdowns, and he did all of that on a lot more than swings and screens. He’s got legitimate post, over, seam, and go routes in his palette from slot and wide deployments.\n\nMcCarthy has said that Heidenreich is getting the hang of the offense, and the rookie is very happy to be with his childhood favorite team. \n\n“It was awesome,” he said after the selection. “I had the whole spectrum of emotions. It’s really been incredible. I am just thankful for the opportunity. I was born and raised a Steelers fan. The chance for me to go and put on that uniform and contribute to that team is unbelievable.\n\n“I think the earliest moment for me that I can remember is watching the Steelers play the Cardinals in the Super Bowl (XLIII) and just watching that game and everything that took place for us to go out and win that Super Bowl, I think that was really when it started. <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUTXpxNA9BI\">I remember James Harrison, that play specifically, his 100-yard pick-six</a>. I went and asked my dad shortly after that for a James Harrison jersey, which I got later on that summer. That’s kind of when it started.”\n\nHow it continues depends on how Heidenreich is deployed, but the tape shows someone who can make it go in a league that values positional versatility more than ever before.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172902/the-steelers-couldnt-have-asked-for-a-better-start-to-training-camp-drew-allar-will-howard-aaron-rodgers\">The Steelers couldn’t have asked for a better start to training camp</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172895/t-j-watt-praises-mike-mccarthy-for-not-wasting-time-during-practice-pittsburgh-steelers\">T.J. Watt praises Mike McCarthy for not wasting time during practice</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172870/steelers-stock-report-after-day-four-of-training-camp-dk-metcalf-drew-allar\">Steelers stock report after Day Four of training camp</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172868/steelers-training-camp-aaron-rodgers-lights-up-fourth-practice-drew-allar-asante-samuel\">Steelers training camp: Aaron Rodgers lights up fourth practice</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172826/steelers-host-former-browns-safety-for-workout-rayshawn-jenkins\">Steelers host former Browns safety for workout</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785762000;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:26:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13423;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Eli Heidenreich\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1020;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b9f9f77ac4e6e17842fb0a94ce3a0e2a\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Biggest unanswered questions after the first week of training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211944/unanswered-questions-first-week-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"The opening week of training camp has given Dallas Cowboys fans plenty to be excited about. Dak Prescott has looked sharp, George Pickens has made an immediate impact, and several young players have begun building momentum in Oxnard. At the same time, it’s important not to overreact to practices that have largely been conducted without […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5460:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Shavon Revel Jr. #28 of the Dallas Cowboys defends in coverage during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe opening week of training camp has given Dallas Cowboys fans plenty to be excited about. Dak Prescott has looked sharp, George Pickens has made an immediate impact, and several young players have begun building momentum in Oxnard. \n\nAt the same time, it’s important not to overreact to practices that have largely been conducted without pads. Some of the roster’s biggest position battles are still unfolding, and several key areas won’t receive a true evaluation until the intensity increases. \n\nAs Dallas prepares for the next phase of camp, these are the five biggest questions that remain unanswered.\n\nIs the linebacker room good enough?\n\nThe linebacker position remains the Cowboys’ biggest unknown coming out of the opening stretch of training camp. DeMarvion Overshown has been one of the leaders of the defense, looking fully recovered from last season’s injuries. Marist Liufau, rookie Jaishawn Barham, and Shemar James have all produced encouraging moments, but flashes in practice aren’t enough to prove this group can consistently hold up against the run or withstand the demands of a full NFL season. The coaching staff has also continued rotating communication duties among several linebackers, a sign the competition is still very much alive.\n\nCan Shavon Revel recover from last season’s performance?\n\nShavon Revel has shown why the Cowboys are excited about his long-term potential, but his first week in Oxnard has also highlighted that there is still development ahead. The rookie has flashed his physical tools, length, and competitiveness in coverage, yet he has also experienced the growing pains that come with matching up against one of the NFL’s best contested-catch receivers.\n\nGeorge Pickens has won several of their one-on-one battles, using his elite ball skills and ability to make plays through contact to get the better of Revel on multiple occasions. Rather than being a negative, those reps are exactly the type of challenge Dallas wants for its young corner. Going against a receiver of Pickens’ caliber every practice should accelerate Revel’s development, exposing areas of his game that need refinement while giving him invaluable experience against a polished route runner. How far that development comes, however, is still an unanswered question. \n\nIs the offensive line ready?\n\nThe offensive line has been one of the biggest positives through the opening practices, but it’s still difficult to know exactly where the unit stands until the pads come on. Dak Prescott has enjoyed plenty of time to work through his reads, and the offense has operated with very few obvious breakdowns in pass protection. That’s certainly encouraging, but it’s also worth remembering that defensive linemen aren’t yet able to finish plays as they would in a game.\n\nTerence Steele has put together a solid start after facing plenty of scrutiny over the past year. The coaching staff has also been pleased with the progress of rookie Drew Shelton, who has taken advantage of valuable reps to strengthen his case as the team’s primary swing tackle.\n\nThe real evaluation begins once live contact is introduced. That’s when Tyler Guyton will have to consistently anchor against edge rushers and Steele will be tested by speed and power off the edge.\n\nWill the pass rush be dominant enough?\n\nThe defensive line has produced its fair share of highlight moments during the opening practices, but there are still legitimate questions about whether this group can consistently affect games once the physicality ramps up. Rashan Gary has looked every bit like the disruptive veteran Dallas hoped for, using his explosiveness to win around the edge and even forcing a turnover early in camp. Donovan Ezeiruaku has continued to impress with his relentless motor and ability to bend around offensive tackles, but his biggest challenge will come when he has to set the edge against the run and consistently convert pressure into finishes against NFL-caliber blockers.\n\nIt’s also worth remembering that early training camp naturally benefits the offense. Quarterbacks wear non-contact jerseys, pass rushers have to ease off once they reach the pocket, and offensive linemen aren’t firing off the ball with the same aggression they’ll use in padded practices. \n\nUntil the defensive front can finish plays, win through contact, and consistently generate pressure against an offensive line that’s allowed to fully engage, it’s difficult to know whether this unit is ready to become one of the league’s more dominant fronts. The first padded practice will provide the clearest indication yet of whether Dallas has the ability to control games in the trenches.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785762000;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8137;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"George Pickens\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1021;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"eca6fa73f6840bd2d0408b36781a7f2b\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Dodgers land Tarik Skubal in blockbuster deal; MLB trade deadline day is here\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-land-tarik-skubal-in-blockbuster-deal-mlb-trade-deadline-day-is-here/\";s:11:\"description\";s:43:\"Plus, what\'s next for Bucs\' Baker Mayfield?\";s:7:\"content\";s:43:\"Plus, what\'s next for Bucs\' Baker Mayfield?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785761468;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1022;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8ad09f7be7f3e5c89b9f195671f95b29\";s:5:\"title\";s:36:\"Is Parker Washington worth the hype?\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vec4r0/is_parker_washington_worth_the_hype/\";s:11:\"description\";s:583:\" TLDW: Parker Washington broke out in the second half of last season (Weeks 9-WC) 48-747-5 90.8 PFF Receiving Grade (3rd) 2.69 Yards Per Route Run (3rd) 75% Contested Catch Rate (8th) Some are skeptical on if he can fully breakout in 2026 due to the crowded/healthy WR room and BTJ potentially coming back to full strength, but the talent & chemistry with Trevor Lawrence is undeniable. For fantasy football, he is WR33 in Underdog Bestball drafts & WR40 in Redraft leagues. Definitely worth taking a shot on that late. submitted by /u/joeshea2517 [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:964:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vec4r0/is_parker_washington_worth_the_hype/\"> </a> TLDW: Parker Washington broke out in the second half of last season (Weeks 9-WC) 48-747-5 90.8 PFF Receiving Grade (3rd) 2.69 Yards Per Route Run (3rd) 75% Contested Catch Rate (8th) Some are skeptical on if he can fully breakout in 2026 due to the crowded/healthy WR room and BTJ potentially coming back to full strength, but the talent & chemistry with Trevor Lawrence is undeniable. For fantasy football, he is WR33 in Underdog Bestball drafts & WR40 in Redraft leagues. 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LB Kain Medrano (hamstring) was removed from the active/PUP list after passing his physical (hamstring). The Commanders have been dealing with several injuries, and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10240:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Washington Commanders are putting the pads on for the first time at training camp today, and head coach Dan Quinn is excited to get some tackling going on the fields. LB Kain Medrano (hamstring) was removed from the active/PUP list after passing his physical (hamstring). The Commanders have been dealing with several injuries, and have already signed camp replacements for punter Tress Way (pec) and center Nick Allegretti (calf). Quinn said Allegretti is still on track to return soon, and signing Trey Hill was to be able to run camp with several players available to snap the ball. The team will also be reassessing CB Trey Amos (fibula) and Way on Thursday.\n\nQuinn said the team will feature more red zone work today, and this is something the team continues to work on early at camp. The pads come on today, and Quinn said he discussed sparring in boxing, and knowing when to pull back in practice. \n\n\n\nA quick reader poll:\n\n\n\nFree agent acquisitions Chig Okonkwo and Odafe Oweh spoke to the media after practice, and we also have highlights from players interviewed on the field.\n\nOdafe Oweh\n\nOffensive line:\n\n\nOdafe Oweh was complimentary of the Commanders OL as a whole and Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly in particular. \"They\'re maulers. …They\'re physical guys who get their hands on you fast.\'— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2084291525744230578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nIntensity at training camp:\n\n\nOdafe Oweh on the intensity so far in camp <a href=\"https://t.co/EUmBnGm0It\">pic.twitter.com/EUmBnGm0It</a>— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) <a href=\"https://x.com/GWallaceWTOP/status/2084294070189318600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nChig Okonkwo\n\nDefense looking for takeaways:\n\n\n“Them boys are coming” Daronte Jones’ defenders are making a point to try and punch or rip the ball out of the ball carrier’s hands. Sometimes way after the whistle. Got some offensive and defensive perspective on this new emphasis. “They just got to hold the ball, man.” <a href=\"https://t.co/XzdigpKS3n\">pic.twitter.com/XzdigpKS3n</a>— John Doran (@JohnDoranTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/JohnDoranTV/status/2084321561830383793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nJoshua Josephs\n\n\nDE Joshua Josephs on the first day of pads and why he feels like the defense can be elite 👀 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/team980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@team980</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/1067theFan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1067thefan</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/GsgO03UJ50\">pic.twitter.com/GsgO03UJ50</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2084293895265857910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCaught up with Josh Josephs after pray today. He\'s been a guy I\'ve been impressed with at camp. 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Dan Quinn said he showed the players examples of good boxing sparring partners. Show your teammates “I could have got you there” but never cross the line. <a href=\"https://t.co/9O4nX6sXGH\">pic.twitter.com/9O4nX6sXGH</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2084249525141553423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nBrandon Coleman learning (emergency) center:\n\n\nQuinn confirms that Brandon Coleman is fully competing for the LG spot. 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Today, I asked HC Dan Quinn about them: Watch/listen: <a href=\"https://t.co/mCWO9UOtF6\">pic.twitter.com/mCWO9UOtF6</a>— CWallSports (@cwallse) <a href=\"https://x.com/cwallse/status/2084451144823386130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nJeremy Reaves:\n\n\nWe knew last year the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> found ways to get Safety Jeremy Reaves more involved on defense. I’ve seen Reaves even more involved so far in the offseason and now in camp. I asked HC Dan Quinn about this today. 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For one of their players, meanwhile, it means a prime opportunity to get an up-close look at a Pro Bowl talent.\n\nFifth-round rookie Karon Prunty is making sure to keep a close eye on Gonzalez in hopes of adding some new elements to his game.\n\n“Most of the time watching his reps, just trying to pick his brain,” Prunty said. “Just talking to him during practice, after practice about things that he sees on the field, things like that. Just his technique and how he relaxes, trying to take some of his game and apply it to mine.”\n\nGonzalez and Prunty entered the NFL under different circumstances. The former was a top-tier prospect in 2023, whose fall to the Patriots at No. 17 overall was considered a major surprise and massive steal on the team’s part. Prunty, on the other hand, wasn’t even invited to the Scouting Combine before getting selected 171st overall earlier this year.\n\nAnd yet, despite those backgrounds, Prunty believes they play the game in a similar way. 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Sean Payton explores a reunion with Taysom Hill in Denver Is anyone really surprised? Surprise defensive back is an early riser at Saints training camp One of the underrated players to watch. Saints 6th Round Rookie Looks to Make a Return Difference Maybe Barion […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1615:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 04: New Orleans quarterback Taysom Hill (7) warms up prior to the start of the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons on January 4th, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/112383/sean-payton-explores-a-reunion-with-taysom-hill-in-denver\">Sean Payton explores a reunion with Taysom Hill in Denver</a>\n\nIs anyone really surprised?\n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/08/02/saints-training-camp-jayden-price-nfl/91136810007/\">Surprise defensive back is an early riser at Saints training camp</a>\n\nOne of the underrated players to watch. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/onsi/saints-6th-round-rookie-looks-to-make-a-return-difference-01kyz2jf4ar3\">Saints 6th Round Rookie Looks to Make a Return Difference</a>\n\nMaybe Barion Brown is WR4?\n\n\nSaints HC Kellen Moore confirmed to reporters that DT Bryan Bresee, who injured his knee last week, will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn ACL. <a href=\"https://t.co/702wg8maps\">pic.twitter.com/702wg8maps</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2083954418924261854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785758400;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";i:4381;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Taysom Hill\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1028;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"21083d13270f03bffed020ddd8ce8fbd\";s:5:\"title\";s:97:\"Can Patriots repeat? Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel face tougher 2026 road after stunning Super Bowl run\";s:4:\"link\";s:75:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-2026-season-preview-super-bowl/\";s:11:\"description\";s:152:\"After one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL history, the Patriots enter 2026 with higher expectations, a tougher schedule and major questions to answer\";s:7:\"content\";s:152:\"After one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL history, the Patriots enter 2026 with higher expectations, a tougher schedule and major questions to answer\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785758294;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1029;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c20d6eeeaf5561bb5ba1e72ea60634ea\";s:5:\"title\";s:104:\"Former No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney heading back to Texans for second stint: \'It was a no-brainer for me\'\";s:4:\"link\";s:68:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jadeveon-clowney-contract-texans/\";s:11:\"description\";s:92:\"Clowney is back with the Texans after closing last season with a career-best three-sack game\";s:7:\"content\";s:92:\"Clowney is back with the Texans after closing last season with a career-best three-sack game\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785757521;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1030;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9392719824bd5cb32d50855d55d3f8bc\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Patriots training camp competitions, updated heading into second week\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132364/2026-training-camp-competitions-updated-august-3\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"The New England Patriots’ training camp is in full swing, which means that the race for roster spots is starting to heat up as well. A total of 53 are available, and with a significant chunk of those already allocated to players such as Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Milton Williams or Christian Gonzalez, only a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7171:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - MAY 27: Tommy DeVito #16 of the New England Patriots gives th ball to Jam Miller #30 of the New England Patriots during New England Patriots OTA on May 27, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Sportswire) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots’ training camp is in full swing, which means that the race for roster spots is starting to heat up as well. A total of 53 are available, and with a significant chunk of those already allocated to players such as Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Milton Williams or Christian Gonzalez, only a handful effectively remains up for competition.\n\nWith the eighth practice of the summer set to take place on Monday, and with three full-pads practices now in the books, let’s update our <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132055/2026-training-camp-competitions-updated\">rundown of camp competitions</a> to see if we can find any trends.\n\nPatriots camp competition update: August 3\n\nQuarterback: The quarterback pecking order itself has not changed, with Drake Maye undisputed at the top and Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton filling the second and third spots, respectively. That said, Morton is getting a significant number of reps and continued to show some encouraging moments since the introduction of full pads. He certainly is no shoo-in for the chopping block, far from it actually.\n\nRunning back: While he remains third on the provisional depth chart, Lan Larison has not shown the same consistency and big play ability as rookie Jam Miller. Based on their trajectory throughout camp, Miller now looks like the favorite for the top spot behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.\n\nWide receiver: After a slow start to his second NFL training camp, Kyle Williams has picked up the pace lately. He still has not seen regular targets from Drake Maye and the top offense, but the arrow is pointing up. Kayshon Boutte, meanwhile, has been quiet after his fast start to camp. That said, his chemistry with Drake Maye remains one of the best on the team and still shines through regularly. Among the undrafted wideouts, Cameron Dorner looks like the best of the bunch, but making a roster currently headlined by A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Boutte, Mack Hollins, Williams and Efton Chism will still be next to impossible.\n\nTight end: Hunter Henry is the No. 1, Eli Raridon is the No. 2, and Tanner Arkin is the No. 3. That was the pecking order before padded practices, and nothing has changed since. If anything, the undrafted rookie Arkin has only strengthened his hold of a roster spot. He’s the best blocking tight end the Patriots have.\n\nOffensive tackle: The top trio of Will Campbell, Morgan Moses and Caleb Lomu remains undisputed. A potential fourth spot behind still seems to be the subject of a head-to-head competition between Marcus Bryant and James Hudson. The latter suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday’s practice.\n\nInterior offensive line: The introduction of full pads saw a change along the backup interior line. Third-year man Caedan Wallace lost his spot as one of the second-string guards to Mehki Butler, and to make matter worse was also injured on Saturday. At the moment, the interior backups are led by Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich, with second-year man Butler now also part of the mix.\n\nInterior defensive line: No dramatic changes on the interior defensive line. Milton Williams and Christian Barmore are the clear starers, with Cory Durden rotating in and out with the first-stringers. The other depth spots belong to Joshua Farmer and Leonard Taylor, who both had flashes but have not been overly consistent. No serious push has come from the rest of the DT group, despite Eric Gregory having a few positive moments.\n\nDefensive edge: Gabe Jacas’ return is obviously good news for the group, even as Harold Landry remains sidelined. The second-round draft pick has yet to show what he is capable of — he remains a limited practice participant — but he will take a spot in the rotation at some point. This, in turn, might lead to Elijah Ponder seeing a reduction in starter reps opposite Dre’Mont Jones. Elsewhere, Bradyn Swinson is mostly a reserve option but showing some pass rushing skill. Xavier Holmes, another UDFA making some noise, has not sustained his earlier momentum and could see the quality of his reps decrease with Jacas now in the fold as well.\n\nLinebacker: Khalil Jacobs is pushing for a roster spot. The undrafted rookie has started stringing good days together and accordingly could be coming for K.J. Britt and Chad Muma, who are still the top backup linebackers right now. None of their spots are chiseled in stone, however, meaning that Jacobs very well could end up overtaking at least one them at some point. Special teams might end up a deciding factor, which is also where rookie Namdi Obiazor has played most of his meaningful reps.\n\nCornerback: Carlton Davis’ recent absence has opened the door for Charles Woods to regularly rep with the starters; it is clear that he is the current CB4 behind Christian Gonzalez, Davis and Marcus Jones. The fifth and sixth spots might be coming down to one or two of Kindle Vildor, Karon Prunty, Kobee Minor and Marcellas Dial Jr. Minor, however, has had some rough stretches of play particularly on Thursday and Friday. He needs to overcome those if he wants to remain in the competition.\n\nSafety: Dell Pettus, take a bow. The third-year safety registered an interception on Saturday, and appears to be hitting his stride. The same cannot be said for Mike Brown, who is his primary competition for the third safety spot but has had some ups and downs over the last few sessions. John Saunders Jr, who also filled the third spot at one point, has primarily been on special teams and third-string duty.\n\nSpecial teams: Nothing has changed in the kicking game. Andy Borregales, Bryce Baringer and Julian Ashby have no competition on the roster, while Marcus Jones is still the top punt returner. In the kickoff return game, meanwhile, Kyle Williams and Lan Larison have been the top two.\n\nThe Patriots are scheduled to hold five straight practices this week, starting on Monday. For more info, please check out our <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131441/2026-practice-schedule-position-battles-practical-info-more\">Pats Pulpit Training Camp Guide</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785757092;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"New England Patriots Opinion\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Christian Gonzalez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12547;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kyle Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1031;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e37eee38438f5820a7fd55666925af2c\";s:5:\"title\";s:37:\"Dak Prescott: Won\'t play in preseason\";s:4:\"link\";s:60:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/dak-prescott-11008\";s:11:\"description\";s:204:\"Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Cowboys starters won\'t play in the preseason, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:204:\"Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Cowboys starters won\'t play in the preseason, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785757080;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1032;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"575772ee170f0cd20767c55914a4c183\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"How many sacks should Titans defense have in 2026?\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/65827/how-many-sacks-should-titans-defense-have-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:348:\"The Tennessee Titans totally revamped their defensive line this offseason. They hired Robert Saleh to be the new head coach. Saleh came in and reimagined the defensive line in his vision. It started when the Titans traded for Jermaine Johnson II. They signed John Franklin-Myers, Jordan Elliott, and Jacob Martin in free agency. Mike Borgonzi […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2753:\"\n\n\n \n Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. | ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> totally revamped their defensive line this offseason. They hired Robert Saleh to be the new head coach. Saleh came in and reimagined the defensive line in his vision.\n\nIt started when the Titans traded for Jermaine Johnson II. They <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/65784/are-titans-fans-overrating-john-franklin-myers-sack-production\">signed John Franklin-Myers</a>, Jordan Elliott, and Jacob Martin in free agency. Mike Borgonzi also traded for Solomon Thomas. <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/65622/what-robert-saleh-and-brian-daboll-said-at-titans-minicamp\">Saleh coached all five of these</a> players in New York and San Francisco.\n\nOf course, they’re joining Jeffery Simmons, who inked a historic extension with the Titans earlier this offseason. Saleh will attempt to develop sophomore Femi Oladejo. The Titans also drafted Keldric Faulk with a first-round pick. Faulk was another Saleh-approved addition, given his similar length and build to Arik Armstead. The aforementioned eight players will essentially be the Titans’ defensive line rotation this season.\n\nCoach Saleh is expected to field an aggressive, attacking-style defense. That’s the focal point of his defense. It should lead to impressive sack numbers for the Titans’ defense. Expectations are high.\n\nGiven the Titans’ lack of talent at EDGE last season, defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson actually did an excellent job manufacturing pressure. An All-Pro season from Simmons helped. The Titans ranked 12th (tied) in the league in sacks with 42. That exceeded preseason expectations.\n\nInterestingly enough, Saleh’s 49ers defense ranked last in the NFL in sacks with 20. Remember they lost Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams to season-ending ACL injuries. It’s a reminder that even the greatest defensive coaches need talented players to produce results.\n\nThe Titans have an elite talent in Simmons, and Franklin-Myers should be very productive too. The EDGE spot is mysterious. Johnson is coming off a disappointing 2025 season and 2024 Achilles injury, and Oladejo disappointed as a rookie. Coach Saleh needs to elevate this defense to produce another 40+ sacks in 2026.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785756600;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:25:\"Tennessee Titans Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:2;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8398;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jermaine Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1033;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e5d61fedcf3858d938f41f23bca9718c\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Fantasy Football: 4 Offenses That Favor or Hurt Tight Ends (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/fantasy-football-4-offenses-that-favor-or-hurt-tight-ends-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:251:\"When an NFL team has a superstar tight end like Brock Bowers or Trey McBride, they build their offense around that player. Unfortunately, not every team has a superstar tight end or even an above-average one. So, which offenses favor ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10253:\"When an NFL team has a superstar tight end like Brock Bowers or Trey McBride, they build their offense around that player. Unfortunately, not every team has a superstar tight end or even an above-average one. So, which offenses favor the tight end position and which don’t? Let’s look at how two teams that favor the tight end position and two that don’t, and the fantasy football impact of those offenses.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/redraft-free-trial/\"></a>\nFantasy Football Tight End Outlook: Offenses That Favor or Hurt the Position\nLet’s explore offenses that either benefit tight ends or those that tend to suppress tight end production.\nOffenses That Favor Tight Ends\nAtlanta Falcons\nThe Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach this offseason after spending the past six years in that role for the Cleveland Browns. Stefanski’s offense has always favored the tight end position, leading to multiple significant fantasy seasons for David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. Cleveland consistently funneled targets to the tight end position with Stefanski on the sidelines. Last year, the Browns had the second-most tight end targets in the NFL (169), with Fannin totaling 107 and Njoku 48.\nNot only does the No. 1 tight end see a high target volume in Stefanski’s offense, but the second tight end on the depth chart also sees meaningful work. Last year, Fannin’s 107 targets were the fifth-most among starting tight ends. Meanwhile, Njoku finished second among No. 2 tight ends with 48 targets. Cleveland ranked top six in total tight end targets every year with Stefanski coaching. Furthermore, their No. 1 tight end has finished top five in targets at the position for three consecutive seasons.\nMeanwhile, Kyle Pitts finished last year as the TE2, averaging 12.4 PPR fantasy points per game. He also ranked second among tight ends in targets with 118. Pitts did see an uptick in targets per game with Drake London out of the lineup last season (8.8 vs. 6.2). However, his 6.2 targets per game average over a 17-game pace would have made him the seventh-highest targeted tight end (105) in 2025. Expect Stefanski to get Pitts closer to that 8.8 average this year.\nDetroit Lions\nYou have to be living under a rock to not have heard by now that the Lions hired Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator this offseason. Petzing has spent the past three years with the Arizona Cardinals as their offensive coordinator, building an offense around Trey McBride. The superstar broke out in Petzing’s offense, finishing as the TE7 in 2023, TE2 in 2024, and TE1 last season in PPR scoring. Furthermore, Petzing made McBride the most targeted tight end in the NFL.\nThe former Colorado State star has 422 targets over the past three years, the most among tight ends, totaling 60 more than the next closest player. McBride’s 422 is third in the NFL over the past three seasons, ranking only behind Ja’Marr Chase (488) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (439). Furthermore, the superstar ranks second only to Chase (316) in targets over the past two years, totaling 316 since the start of the 2024 season.\nTherefore, it’s no surprise that the Cardinals ranked in the top three in tight end targets all three years Petzing was the team’s offensive coordinator, which is excellent news for Sam LaPorta. After ranking fifth among tight ends with 120 targets as a rookie, LaPorta has only 132 targets over the past two seasons. While injuries played a role in his regression, the emergence of Jameson Williams limited his target upside. However, that will likely change in 2026 with Petzing’s coaching tendencies.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/rookie-draft-simulator/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nOffenses That Don’t Favor Tight Ends\nDenver Broncos\nSome might think Sean Payton loves to feature the tight end position after spending five years with Jimmy Graham in New Orleans. However, that hasn’t been the case since becoming the Broncos’ head coach. Payton took over as the head coach in 2023. During his three seasons in Denver, Payton hasn’t had a superstar tight end like Graham. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the Broncos are one of the lowest teams at targeting the tight end position.\nDenver had only 62 tight end targets in 2023, with Adam Trautman totaling 35. The result was similar in 2024, as the Broncos had the third-fewest tight end targets with 72. Lucas Krull (23) and Trautman (22) barely made any impact in the team’s passing attack. Yet, many thought that would change after Denver signed Evan Engram in free agency last offseason. The Broncos finished last year with 114 tight end targets, ranking 19th in the NFL, as Engram had 76.\nUnfortunately, that didn’t lead to fantasy success, as the veteran finished as the TE29, averaging 6.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Fantasy players should anticipate similar results in 2026, especially after Denver traded multiple draft picks to acquire Jaylen Waddle this offseason. Furthermore, Troy Franklin is coming off a career year, and the team added Jonah Coleman during the NFL Draft, further bolstering an already deep backfield. Expect little fantasy production out of the Broncos’ tight end unit for the foreseeable future.\nTennessee Titans\nThe Titans’ offense should take a step forward after struggling last season with Brian Daboll taking over as the offensive coordinator. Unfortunately, that’s not good news for the tight end position. Last year, Tennessee had 140 tight end targets, the eighth-most in the NFL. Chig Okonkwo led the way with 79, while Gunnar Helm wasn’t too far behind with 55. However, Okonkwo left in free agency, and Daboll brought blocking tight end Daniel Bellinger with him from New York.\nMore importantly, Daboll has never made the tight end position a critical part of his passing attack during his 3.5 years as the New York Giants’ head coach. The Giants had the seventh-fewest tight end targets last season (102) despite losing Malik Nabers to a season-ending knee injury in Week 4. They had the fewest tight end targets in 2024 (64) and in 2022 (65). Furthermore, 19 tight ends had 65 or more targets in 2022, including Robert Tonyan (67).\nNew York traded for Darren Waller ahead of the 2023 season. While Waller’s inability to stay healthy played a role, the Giants still only ranked 19th in tight end targets that year because of Daboll’s offense. Unfortunately, that’s bad news for anyone betting on a second-year breakout for Helm. 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For more from Mike, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/mike-fanelli.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Mike_NFL2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Mike_NFL2</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785755790;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:10:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:6;s:15:\"Atlanta Falcons\";i:7;s:14:\"Denver Broncos\";i:8;s:13:\"Detroit Lions\";i:9;s:16:\"Tennessee Titans\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8130;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Trey McBride\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11604;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brock Bowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1034;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3551e48049c2d900668046a11edcb5a2\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"15 Fantasy Football Draft Picks Experts Reach For (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/15-fantasy-football-draft-picks-experts-reach-for-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:266:\"There are always a handful of players whose ceiling, role, and consistency make them worth selecting ahead of their average draft position. Our Featured Pros break down the 2026 fantasy football draft picks they’re willing to select a round early ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:29286:\"There are always a handful of players whose ceiling, role, and consistency make them worth selecting ahead of their average draft position. Our Featured Pros break down the 2026 fantasy football draft picks they’re willing to select a round early if it means making sure they’re on their roster.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/redraft-free-trial/\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Picks Worth Reaching For in 2026\nIf you had to reach a round early for one guy this year, who is it and why?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)</a>\n“For me, it is Bhayshul Tuten, who is currently going in Round 5, but I would feel more than comfortable reaching for him in Round 4. I think Tuten will be the clear workhorse in this backfield following <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne</a>‘s departure, which leaves 260 vacated rushing attempts. Tuten was impressive on the first day of training camp, and Liam Coen said he expects a big year from him. Tuten was a player I loved heading into last season, but unfortunately it was all <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne</a> in the Jaguars’ backfield. I am fully back on the Tuten hype train for the 2026 NFL season.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BASportsPodcast\" rel=\"noopener\">Brady Auer</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/basportscards\" rel=\"noopener\">BA Sports Podcast</a>)\n“Get your guys, is one of my favorite pieces of draft advice. With that in mind, I am absolutely reaching for Bhayshul Tuten, even at his rapidly increasing ADP. The offseason has been perfect for the explosive second-year back. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez</a> still not participating in team drills after having a procedure done on his foot this offseason, Tuten is taking all the reps with the first team. With only third-down specialist <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lequint-allen-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LeQuint Allen</a> behind him, any absence by CRod will make Tuten a workhorse. Whether you believe in the talent or not, any Liam Coen Bell Cow is fantasy-dream material. Going as the last pick of the fourth round (pick 48), I would happily draft him over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins</a>, and TreyVeon Henderson, who all go in the round prior. That said, I would draw my line at <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne</a>, currently being selected at pick 32.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellis Johnson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n“If I have to reach a round early for one player this year, it’s Bhayshul Tuten. The market is underestimating both the player and the situation. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne</a> is gone, leaving behind one of the most valuable running back roles in fantasy football. Yet people are still treating Tuten like he has to earn the job. I think he already has. The biggest concern seems to be <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez</a> stealing goal-line work because he’s the bigger back. To me, that’s the market making assumptions based on size. Tuten was outstanding in the red zone as a rookie, proving he can finish drives despite not being the biggest runner. Then there’s Liam Coen. I think Coen belongs in the same fantasy conversation as Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan. His offenses create scoring opportunities, and I want the lead back attached to that environment. Jacksonville is going to score points, and I want exposure to the player most likely to lead the backfield. Tuten checks every box I’m looking for. He has explosive big-play ability, can contribute as a receiver, and has already shown he can convert in scoring situations. That’s the profile of a league winner.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ffgoonz\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://rumble.com/c/c-3230958\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a>\n“Give me the prince that was promised at tight end: Brock Bowers. His Real-Time ADP is currently 22, so he’s coming off the board near the end of Round 2, right behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a>. In my rankings, though, Bowers is TE1, and I currently have him as my 11th overall player in PPR formats. He’s been insanely productive — the only tight end to average more fantasy points per game than Bowers (15.13) over their first two seasons is Rob Gronkowski (15.17). So, yeah, I’m taking Bowers if I have a back-end first-round selection. He offers such a rare combination of a high floor and stratospheric ceiling. If I’m going to reach for a player this early, it needs to be someone who can break fantasy, and Bowers fits that bill.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wolf Trelles-Heard</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)</a>\n“If I’m reaching a round early for one player this year, it’s Ladd McConkey. He already proved he can produce at an elite level by finishing as the WR13 in points per game while averaging an outstanding 2.6 yards per route run, and now Mike McDaniel takes over as offensive coordinator. McDaniel’s offense is built around pre-snap motion, which is exactly where McConkey has been most dangerous, increasing his yards per route run by 93%, first downs per route by 150%, and points per route by 75% when put in motion. McDaniel has used motion 19% more than the league average over the past three seasons, and his WR1 has averaged 16.6 fantasy points per game during that span. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> gone and the Chargers expected to lean into more two-receiver sets, McConkey is positioned to become the focal point of the passing game. He already has WR1 talent, and McDaniel’s arrival gives him a legitimate chance to finish as an overall top-five fantasy wide receiver in 2026.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/blitzlink_\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Linkletter</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blitzsportsmedia.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Blitz Sports Media</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans (WR – SF)</a>\n“Mike Evans had eleven 1,000-yard seasons to start his career! Last year, the streak ended due to injuries. When he played, he still received 7.75 targets a game on a Tampa team that regressed significantly in 2025. During the off-season, Evans signed a 3-year contract with the 49ers and will step in as the WR1 for the team. As camp starts, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> is already dealing with knee swelling from a previous injury, which is concerning coaches. There is talk that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle</a> will start week 1 after tearing his Achilles late last season. This leaves Evan atop the pecking order on the team that has 574 passing attempts in 2025. Evans’ ADP is around the 5th round of fantasy drafts. He will reward fantasy owners who reach for him a round early with a top 12 wide receiver finish on a strong 49ers team!” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Djdoveinc\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Dove</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.thefantasycouriers.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy Couriers</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\n“Regardless of my draft slot, if I’m on the clock in the first round and Buffalo running back James Cook is available, he is my pick. Coming off back-to-back top-12 finishes among running backs, Cook climbed to a career-high RB6 finish in 2025 with 1621 rushing yards and 14 total touchdowns. That’s not his ceiling! Managers are starting to sleep on this Bills offense, but they are about as solid as you can find. The sky is the limit for Cook in 2026. Not only do I expect him to best his RB6 performance from a year ago, but I expect him to finish among the top 5 non-quarterbacks in fantasy points scored this season. Cook will be a workhorse yet again for Buffalo, and there are few players in fantasy who have a higher ceiling. A case can be made for him as high as 1.01 overall in 1QB redraft leagues.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/FFMadScientist\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron St Denis</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://fantasysportsadvice.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Sports Advice Network</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ted-hurst.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ted Hurst (WR – TB)</a>\n“While I’m targeting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> in all my drafts, when it comes to drafting above ADP in the later rounds, I will aggressively reach for Ted Hurst. Hurst appears locked in as the X-receiver for the Bucs in a clear bounce-back season. The reasons for Tampa’s offense struggles in 2025 are going a bit overlooked. The offensive line dealt with injuries, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> played through multiple injuries while dealing with a playercaller who was in over his head. A healthier offense combined with new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who typically runs a balanced offense with plenty of pass volume, will provide enough volume to support multiple receivers. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a> has struggled through injuries for multiple seasons and could be at the point of age regression. Hurst has the potential to be the second look behind Egbuka and have a strong rookie season at an extremely cost-effective ADP.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ItsTeraTime\" rel=\"noopener\">Tera Roberts</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/\" rel=\"noopener\">OddsChecker</a>)\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)</a>\n“BEAST DOME was the only site to rank Matthew Stafford a QB1 last season on FantasyPros; he won MVP. This season the consensus has him outside QB1 territory again. I am drafting Matthew Stafford in the 7th Round with confidence, as he is my No. 2 QB overall this season. Stafford is the best gunslinger in the game; there is no reason to believe a regression season is coming. He is 100% full strength and healthy, and the Rams are ready to compete for the Super Bowl.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BEASTDOMECOM\" rel=\"noopener\">Muntradamus </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.beastdome.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beast Dome</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown (WR – NE)</a>\n“A.J. Brown. The newest Patriots WR remains one of the NFL’s premier alphas despite a frustrating 2025 season in Philadelphia (WR11 PPG). After being traded to New England, Brown should immediately command massive volume and reclaim high-end WR1 upside, with an ascending third-year quarterback in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-maye.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake Maye</a>. Even in a down year, Brown still posted elite target share numbers and remained highly productive on a per-game basis. With him on a pass-heavy offense that is willing to feature him as the focal point, a major fantasy bounce-back and WR1 szn is LOADING for AJB. I wouldn’t hesitate on selecting him in Round 1. \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Andrewerickson_\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Erickson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a>\n“Jonathon Brooks has opened camp with encouraging reports about both his health and receiving ability. That pass-catching skill could get him on the field quickly for a Panthers offense thin on dependable receiving options. He could also cut into <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a>‘s workload after Hubbard missed time with a calf injury and struggled to 3.8 yards per carry last season.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/KEnglishDS\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin English</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://draftsharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Sharks</a>)\n“Jonathon Brooks hype is starting, and the price may go up. But, right now he is coming off of the board as pick 93 and RB33. Last year we saw Chuba struggle and lose his job to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a>. This team wants to see what they have in Brooks and has shown that the contract for Chuba doesn’t mean much. The price is worth the risk and leaves room for a lot of profit if you end up with an RB2 in the 7th or 8th round.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/DynastyDorks\" rel=\"noopener\">David Heilman</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://keeptradecut.com/trade-calculator\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Trade Calculator</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)</a>\n“Emeka Egbuka: After receiving high praise during the summer heading into the 2025 season, Egbuka opened his NFL career averaging 5 receptions, 89 yards and 1 TD on a 65.8% catch rate across his first 5 games. In Week 6, he suffered a hamstring injury, and while his target share went essentially unchanged, his catch rate fell to 42.7% for the remainder of the season. Along with his own injury, QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> was nursing an assortment of ailments, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> missed Weeks 4-14 (playing 20% of snaps in Week 7). Per <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matt-harmon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Harmon</a>, following Evans’ injury, Egbuka’s slot rate fell, and he was forced to play more X than Z, something he did very little of in college. Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson has indicated Egbuka will operate largely from the Z this upcoming season, allowing him to remain on the field in 2-WR sets while playing a role he has succeeded with more in the past. With Evans’ departure this offseason, there is no question Egbuka will be the center of the offense. Egbuka is currently being drafted as the WR19 with the 43rd overall pick – I have him as my WR14 (29th overall) and see a very feasible path to him being selected in the second round of drafts next year.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CharlieSisian\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Sisian</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://charliesisian.wixsite.com/fantasydc\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy DC</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington (WR – JAC)</a>\n“Parker Washington. He was phenomenal in the Jaguars’ final four games (including their playoff loss), when he averaged 10.3 targets, 6.5 catches, and 113.5 yards per game, with three touchdowns. For the season, Washington averaged an impressive 2.19 yards per route run. Jaguars QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> has always seemed more comfortable throwing to his tight ends and slot guys than his outside receivers — and Washington is probably going to lead the Jacksonville WRs in slot snaps. The Jags’ outside receivers will face a who’s who of cornerbacks over the first half of the season — <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/denzel-ward.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denzel Ward</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-surtain-ii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Surtain</a> Jr., <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-gonzalez.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Gonzalez</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-turner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Turner</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinyon-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinyon Mitchell</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derek-stingley-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derek Stingley Jr.</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ahmad-gardner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sauce Gardner</a> — and those matchups for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers</a> could funnel additional targets toward Washington. FantasyPros’ Real Time ADP currently has Washington going WR35, 83rd overall. That’s the late seventh round, and I’d be willing to take Washington in the mid-to-late sixth.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Fitz_FF\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Fitzmaurice</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)</a>\n“Sam LaPorta should be going at least 1 if not 2 rounds ahead of where he is. With the top-2 tight ends going as 2nd round picks and Loveland going as a 4th rounder, waiting at tight end until you are past the top-32 WR and RB drafted is looking like the better option. His offensive coordinator just helped facilitate the best tight-end season ever statistically last year and led the league in pass attempts. LaPorta is only a few years away from his TE1 overall finish, was on a TE7 pace last year, his coaching staff should be repaired, and this Lions team could set passing records this year. The defense has lost a ton of key pieces, and the remaining ones are starting the year injured, which would result in a 30th-ranked defense with their schedule. Losing Montgomery should shift the team away from running more also. It isn’t ridiculous to think LaPorta is competing for TE1 overall this year.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Weigal</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasysharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasySharks</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden (WR – CHI)</a> | <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)</a>\n“Honestly, I don’t know if there’s just one guy. I like players on high-powered offenses, and I’m not afraid to aggressively go after players I like. I think Luther Burden is underrated by many analysts. He’s the best WR in Chicago by a country mile, in my humble opinion. I expect the Bears’ offense to take a huge leap forward in year two of Ben Johnson’s tenure. They should be more comfortable with the playbook. I also think Omarion Hampton could be a bell-cow RB and score a lot of TDs for the Chargers this year. Both of L.A.’s starting offensive tackles are healthy, and that should propel their offense to another level. Honorable mention: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a>. The Lions cut their best CB, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terrion-arnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrion Arnold</a>, because of his legal issues, while safety <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-branch.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Branch</a> is currently injured. Both of those factors should force the Lions to pass more in order to win some shootouts.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MarkRingo12\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Ringo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sleepersandbusts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleepers and Busts</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN)</a>\n“Jaylen Waddle is ranked too low. Have I been one of the top guys on him since he was at Alabama? Yes. Does that factor in? Yeah, probably. Especially with not being a Nix guy. However, Waddle is (let’s get real bold) the most talented WR Sean Payton has ever had (yes, I remember <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-thomas-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Thomas</a>). The combination of hands, explosion, and routes makes him the full package. We have seen him be both a short-game possession receiver and a deep/YAC-threat, often in the same year. Payton’s offense & a great OL allow Nix to make quick passes and hold up for longer routes downfield. In a disaster 2025 for Miami, Waddle finished top-13 in PFF’s WR grade and YRR (amongst WRs with 50+ targets) while converting over 50% of contested catches and a sub-5% drop rate. This is the first time Waddle is the clear guy (while having a great second option in Sutton, who is also far too low) in a great offensive ecosystem. If he stays healthy – a real concern, to be fair – Waddle will produce closer to a 2nd round pick than one at the 4/5 turn. Honorable mention grenade: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> is a top-3 WR this season… again assuming health for him and Stroud.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/JoeLow63\" rel=\"noopener\">Joseph Harlow </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://fantasyinframes.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy In Frames</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785755784;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:20:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:8:\"Featured\";i:2;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Pros\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:10:\"A.J. 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With a bona fide superstar in Ja’Marr Chase and a WR1-talent like Tee Higgins playing opposite Chase, the Bengals boast a duo most teams in the league almost certainly envy. For years, Tyler Boyd was the third receiver in the rotation during the beginning of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2709:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Andrei Iosivas #80 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> get plenty of press surrounding their wide receiver room. With a bona fide superstar in Ja’Marr Chase and a WR1-talent like Tee Higgins playing opposite Chase, the Bengals boast a duo most teams in the league almost certainly envy.\n\nFor years, Tyler Boyd was the third receiver in the rotation during the beginning of the Joe Burrow era. Since he’s moved on, Andrei Iosivas has been given the bulk of the opportunity to hold down the role of third wide receiver. After being a track star at Princeton, he has seen his fair share of snaps in the Bengals’ offense.\n\nWhile he hasn’t reached the level Boyd was at, reports from early in training camp say that Iosivas looks even faster as he heads into a contract year.\n\n“He’s playing with confidence, and he’s playing fast. He looks really fast,” <a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/training-camp-report-2026-day-2-july-30-chase-brown-erick-all\">offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher told Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson</a>. “He’s been fast, but he’s playing really fast. Taking advantage of the opportunities that come his way. Even on plays he hasn’t been targeted, he’s had some really good releases where he separated from bump man.”\n\nFor all the attention Higgins and Chase command, a breakout season from Iosivas, paired with a healthy Mike Gesicki, could make this potent offense even more dangerous.\n\nIosivas did have five drops last season, with some of them coming in crucial moments, so he will need to clean that up. Rookie wide receiver Colbie Young has impressed as well, and if drops are an issue for Iosivas again, Young could challenge him for snaps.\n\nIosivas seems to have a good mindset going into what could be his last year in Cincinnati.\n\n“I just want to play and have fun. That’s my biggest thing,” Iosivas said. “Just out there having fun, not caring about anything. 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In dynasty, deep stashes are often overlooked, but they can pay big dividends ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12380:\"With the NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to start taking a closer look at our dynasty fantasy football rosters and optimizing every available spot. In dynasty, deep stashes are often overlooked, but they can pay big dividends if you’re dialed in. \nThink about players like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a>, who started their careers slowly and looked destined for the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-central.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waiver wire</a>. They eventually found their footing and flourished when they got their opportunity. Now, both are legitimate every-week starters in fantasy.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2025/07/best-fantasy-football-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Fantasy Football Tools</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl-mock-drafts-picks-predictions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Rookie Mock Drafts</a>\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/dynasty-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nDynasty Fantasy Football Stashes\nIn today’s article, I’m covering four prospects you should stash on your taxi squad (if they qualify) or stash on your bench in 2026, as they have a real shot to break out this season. Even if their production is short-lived, they could still be incredibly valuable if you flip them at their peak.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marshawn-lloyd.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MarShawn Lloyd (RB – GB)</a>\nWith the offseason turmoil surrounding Josh Jacobs’ domestic violence arrest this summer, MarShawn Lloyd was thrust into the spotlight during organized team activities (OTAs). While the investigation remains open, Jacobs has not been placed on the commissioner’s exempt list and has been participating in Green Bay’s training camp. At this point, the assumption is that Jacobs will not be suspended (at least this season), making Lloyd more of an afterthought in dynasty circles once again.\nEven if Jacobs plays all 17 regular season games in 2026, I wouldn’t be surprised if Lloyd has a standalone role in this offense, beyond being the primary backup. Jacobs saw significant drops from 2024 to 2025 in yards per attempt (YPA), yards after contact per attempt (YCO/A), missed tackles forced per attempt and elusiveness rating. Maybe this was simply due to Jacobs playing through a knee contusion last season, or maybe this is a product of Jacobs getting older and being past his prime.\nLloyd has reportedly looked quite explosive in training camp so far. Could he usurp Jacobs this season, or at least turn this into more of a committee backfield? I wouldn’t write him off.\n\nTakeaways from day 1 of <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Packers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Packers</a> training camp \n• Lukas Van Ness looks ready to fully break out • Marshawn Lloyd is as explosive as anyone you\'ll see on a field • Brandon Cisse playing with the 1s • Isaiah Neyor continues his impressive offseason • Jager Burton left early\n— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/BookOfEli_NFL/status/2082517189731430536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\nWe need Lloyd to stay on the field, something he’s failed to do through his first two NFL seasons. But that’s exactly why Lloyd is a deep dynasty stash and not a prized possession. If he’s already rostered in your league, you may be able to acquire him for a fourth-round rookie pick or equivalent value.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kaelon-black.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaelon Black (RB – SF)</a>\nKaelon Black was the beneficiary of some unfortunate news out of camp, as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-james.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan James</a> suffered a broken rib. This seemingly slides Black up to the No. 2 RB spot behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a>. The 49ers have reportedly worked out several running backs to fill the void, but the list isn’t overly inspiring. Black was a Day 2 pick, meaning the backup role should be his to lose now. \n\n49ers tried out veteran RBs Raheem Blackshear, Khalil Herbert and Owen Wright.\n— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082939135199756624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\nThough McCaffrey stayed healthy throughout the 2025 season, his injury history is lengthy, including an Achilles sprain and a PCL sprain in 2024. If something were to happen to him this year, Black could immediately become a must-start in fantasy. That contingent value alone is worth a third-round rookie pick, if you’re in the market for some running back depth. \nGiven Black’s underwhelming prospect profile, he was a big surprise going in round three of the 2026 NFL Draft. We also know San Francisco has a history of making some peculiar picks. That said, I’m OK throwing away my priors to an extent and betting on the draft capital here. Black will more than likely amount to nothing in fantasy, but the ceiling is there.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/rookie-draft-simulator/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/erick-all.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erick All (TE – CIN)</a>\nOutside of positive reports from training camp, Erick All made headlines in one of the most peculiar ways possible. While vacationing in Greece this summer, he was walking down the road and was hit by a car, getting thrown to the ground. According to All, he’s completely fine, and this incident gave him the confidence he needed to know he’s ready for the season. \n\nTurns out Erick All’s “I’m back” moment didn’t come on the field or in the training room. It’s was on the streets of Athens, Greece last month when he got hit and thrown by vehicle. He got up and said “F yeah. I’m ready.”\n— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByJayMorrison/status/2082873402247831752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\nCrazy initial reaction to have after getting hit by a car, right? But for someone who has suffered multiple ACL injuries and essentially been sidelined his first two NFL seasons, coming away unscathed like that seems to be the mental reset he needed. \nAll’s current competition is a soon-to-be 31-year-old <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-gesicki.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Gesicki</a>, rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jack-endries.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Endries</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drew-sample.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drew Sample</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tanner-hudson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanner Hudson</a>. This isn’t exactly the most imposing of depth charts. All was once projected to be the next great tight end out of Iowa, before his first ACL injury. If he can stay healthy and see the field, he may prove to be the most talented tight end on the Bengals’ roster. \nAll may be sitting on waivers in your dynasty league, but if not, you can likely acquire him for a fourth-round rookie pick or equivalent player value. I’d roll the dice at this price. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-mayer.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Mayer (TE – LV)</a>\nThere’s no denying that it’s been a rough start to Michael Mayer’s career from a fantasy perspective. He was valued as a late-first-round pick in 2023 dynasty rookie drafts, but his value quickly plummeted when Las Vegas took <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> with the 13th overall pick the next year. \nThere may be brighter days ahead for Mayer, and I don’t just mean the possibility of getting traded. He’s stood out in training camp thus far, with Vegas running a ton of heavy-tight end packages. \n\nBrock Bowers and Michael Mayer have made their fair share of plays this camp so far with heavy personnel packages.\n“I think there’s so much versatility out there with Mike out there. … I’m excited to see what we do with him incorporated.”<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a>\n— Levi Edwards (@theleviedwards) <a href=\"https://x.com/theleviedwards/status/2083248011292151987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\nWith new head coach Klint Kubiak coming over from Seattle, I expect he’ll find creative ways to get his best players the football. The Raiders were already in the top five in the NFL in 12-personnel usage last year at 34%, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see that number over 40% in 2026. \nLas Vegas’ wide receiver corps is arguably the weakest in the NFL, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-nailor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Nailor</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker</a> as the top two players on the depth chart. If they hope to have any success through the air this season, Kubiak will need to rely on both of his tight ends. \nYou may be able to acquire Mayer for a pair of fourth-round rookie picks or equivalent player value in your dynasty leagues. I’d be willing to pay a little more than that in TE-Premium leagues. \nThanks for checking out today’s article. 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It is a popular strategy in which one punts the running back position for the first several rounds while loading up at wide receiver and ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14628:\"We hear quite a bit about the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/zero-rb-fantasy-football-draft-strategy-targets-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zero RB strategy</a> during fantasy football draft season. It is a popular strategy in which one punts the running back position for the first several rounds while loading up at wide receiver and paying up for a premium quarterback and tight end. But what about the opposite approach? The much less popular Zero WR strategy.\nInstead of ignoring running backs, you attack the position early and often for a Robust RB build. This might be a decent year to try it, given how aggressively running backs have been steamed up draft boards. Using <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/real-time-adp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros’ Real-Time ADP</a> (average draft position), I highlighted players going outside of the top five rounds who fantasy managers should target if they’re going to wait on drafting wide receivers.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-assistant/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nZero WR Fantasy Football Targets\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson (WR – GB)</a>\nWild but true: Christian Watson has never topped 700 receiving yards in an NFL season.\nIt’s not from a lack of talent. Watson has that in bunches. He’s eclipsed 600 yards thrice, but injuries have repeatedly prevented him from going above that.\nLast season, Watson returned from a torn ACL in Week 8 and looked awesome. He finished with 35 receptions for 611 yards and scored six touchdowns. His 13.2 fantasy points per game ranked 15th among wideouts, and he crushed it from an efficiency standpoint:\n\n2nd in fantasy points per target (2.41)\n4th in yards per target (11.1)\n4th in yards per route run (2.65)\n5th in fantasy points per route run (0.57)\n5th in quarterback rating per target (122.6)\n10th in first downs per route run (0.121)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> are no longer with Green Bay. Watson also just got a fat payday — a four-year, $92-million extension back in June. The runway is cleared for Watson to step into a full-time role and deliver a career-best season.\nAt WR30 with an ADP of 63, Watson is an automatic click for me in round six. I’d even be willing to go a bit above consensus and take him in the fifth round, so I don’t miss out.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington (WR – JAX)</a>\nThere are a ton of sharp fantasy sites and analysts in on Parker Washington this season. Count me among them.\nThe former sixth-round pick was a revelation last season, particularly down the stretch. In his final four games, Washington averaged 10.3 targets, 6.5 receptions, 113.5 receiving yards and 22.3 fantasy points per game while finding pay dirt three times.\nWashington didn’t just eat out of the slot, either. He saw 23 deep targets, eighth-most among receivers, and his average depth of target (aDOT) was 12.5, which ranked 27th. He also produced chunk plays at a high clip. Washington recorded 18 explosive plays over the course of the season, good for eighth at the position, per PlayerProfiler.\nThere’s a ton of target competition in Jacksonville, but when it mattered most, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> leaned heavily on Washington. Don’t expect the Jaguars to just bottle that back up.\nWashington’s current <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football ADP</a> is 83, meaning he’s going around the round seven/round eight turn. That’s far too low if he comes out guns blazing and picks up where he left off at the end of 2025. We saw the upside, and it’s immense. That makes him a great target for drafters chasing ceiling plays after they skipped the position early.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin (WR – TB)</a>\nChris Godwin suddenly finds himself a Robin without a Batman. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> left Tampa Bay after 12 seasons, making Godwin the elder statesman in the Buccaneers’ receiver room.\nLast season was rough for Godwin as he attempted to come back from a brutal ankle injury suffered in 2024. Now another year removed, there’s a chance he looks more like his old self in Zac Robinson’s offense, which will feature some concepts Liam Coen used successfully in Tampa Bay two years ago.\nThat season, Godwin ascended to a higher level and was playing lights out before an injury in Week 7. Up to that point, he was averaging 19.7 fantasy points per game, second only to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a>.\nWith Evans gone, Godwin is a lock to be first or second in targets from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> this season. A large portion of those should be low-aDOT quick-hitters designed to get the ball in Godwin’s hands so he can rack up yards after the catch.\nLast season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-pitts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Pitts</a> had a 7.4-yard aDOT in Robinson’s offense and posted a career-high 88 receptions. Godwin’s aDOT the past two seasons was 7.1 in 2025 and 5.7 in 2024. He’s better and more experienced than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cade-otton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cade Otton</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> at catching the ball in traffic and making magic happen. Not crazy to think he’ll be the recipient of those passes and manufactured looks near the line of scrimmage.\nExpecting Godwin to completely return to his pre-injury form is probably a fool’s errand at this point. But he’s a starter in a pass-happy offense and should see roughly seven targets a game. That’s exactly the type of player I want to take shots on in round eight, especially if I’m playing catch-up at the position.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr. (WR – PIT)</a>\nA year after having <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dk-metcalf.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DK Metcalf</a> as the only threat on the outside, Pittsburgh felt the need to upgrade the receiver room. On top of drafting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard</a> in the second round, the team also traded for Michael Pittman Jr. and signed him to an extension.\nFrom 2021-2023, Pittman was a beast, earning massive target volume and putting up WR2 numbers in fantasy. His production tumbled the past two years because of injuries to both himself and his quarterbacks, but he still saw 111 targets in both 2024 and 2025.\nPittman is a great addition to this offense and will likely thrive with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a>, who was 29th in yards per attempt (6.7) and 37th in air yards per attempt (6.1) in 2025. At his age, Rodgers doesn’t want to hold the ball and invite defenders to plant him on the turf; he wants to unload it quickly and into the hands of his receivers as fast as possible.\nThat gels with Pittman, who posted an 8.2 aDOT last season and was often the go-to option on run-pass option (RPO) plays in Shane Steichen’s offense. He can work the short and intermediate areas while Metcalf tries to take the top off the defense.\nPittman is currently coming off the board as the WR42, typically in the eighth round. In full PPR leagues, Pittman could outscore Metcalf, and he seems to be the better pick at cost between the two Pittsburgh wideouts.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs (WR – IND)</a>\nRise up, short king.\nForget finally getting more work in 2-WR sets — with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a> starting training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, Josh Downs might have to play both starting wide receiver roles. I’m kidding, obviously, but my point remains: Downs has a massive opportunity in front of him and could be staring at a huge target share.\nI mentioned the Colts’ heavy RPO usage above when discussing Michael Pittman. Steichen uses RPOs more than most in the league. Who are those targets going to go to? Not Pierce, who’s a premier field-stretcher and vertical threat. Tight end <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> will get some, but I suspect most will go to Downs, who ranked 17th in yards after the catch during his breakout 2024 season.\nThat season, Downs averaged 13.1 fantasy points per game, good for WR28. The under-the-hood metrics were better, though, as he ranked 13th in first downs per route run (0.113) and 21st in yards per route run (2.22).\nDowns’ snap share and production dipped in 2025, but I’m not worried. He should see a career high in targets this season and has a chance to put together his best season yet. He should also be financially motivated, as 2026 is the final year of his rookie contract. A big season could propel him toward a lucrative deal in March.\nI suspect Downs’ ADP will rise as we get deeper into August, but right now he sits at WR46 in Real-Time ADP. 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Find him on X at <a href=\"https://x.com/DynastyFFWolf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@DynastyFFWolf</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785755604;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:12:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:8:\"Discover\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:12:\"chris godwin\";i:8;s:16:\"Christian Watson\";i:9;s:10:\"Josh Downs\";i:10;s:19:\"Michael Pittman Jr.\";i:11;s:17:\"Parker Washington\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4037;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chris Godwin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8167;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Christian Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6819;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Michael Pittman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9487;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Parker Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9500;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Downs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:1038;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1c2e919caa4ca7e8d99a1df6daad6a3c\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Half-PPR, Early Pick (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:89:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/fantasy-football-mock-draft-half-ppr-early-pick-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:239:\"For this fantasy football mock draft, I’ll be drafting from an early position in a 12-team half-PPR league. Last time out, I broke down my Zero RB strategy, so I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to put that ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:13059:\"For this <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>, I’ll be drafting from an early position in a 12-team half-PPR league. Last time out, I broke down my Zero RB strategy, so I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to put that strategy to the test. \nI’ll be selecting from the No. 4 overall pick and committing to a true Zero RB build, passing on the elite running backs early and loading up on premium talent at the other positions. Let’s get to it.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-assistant/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Mock Draft\nRounds 1-4\n\n1.04: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)</a>\n2.09: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride (TE – ARI)</a>\n3.04: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens (WR – DAL)</a>\n4.09: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers (WR – BAL)</a>\n\nIn most drafts, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> and Puka Nacua are the first four picks, in some order. Drafting fourth overall in leagues, the assumption is that Chase or Nacua will end up being the pick, which is a perfect start to a Zero RB build.\nAfter your first pick, you are basically waiting to see which wide receivers are available or if Trey McBride and/or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> are available with your second pick. In my case, I had the option to choose from McBride, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a> and George Pickens. My hope was to take McBride in the second round and have one of Olave or Pickens fall to me in the third, which was the case.\nThe fourth round is where you can continue to load up on wideouts or take an elite quarterback. What I’m looking for at the quarterback position at this point is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-maye.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake Maye</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a>. None of those signal-callers were available, so I passed on quarterback and drafted another wide receiver in Zay Flowers, which was great value.\nFlowers has legitimate league-winning upside. The biggest thing holding him back? His lack of end-zone opportunities. Over the past three seasons, Flowers has commanded a 25% target share in Baltimore’s passing offense, but just 16% of the team’s end-zone targets. That discrepancy has capped his fantasy ceiling.\nIn 2025, Flowers ranked:\n\nTenth among qualified wide receivers in team air yard share (35%).\nThird in yards per route run (2.53).\n\nThose are elite metrics. However, Flowers finished as just the WR14 in half-PPR and WR33 in receiving fantasy points per target, per Sharp Football Analysis. Why? A lack of end-zone targets.\nYour league title starts here. Get the tools and strategy you need in the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Draft Kit</a>.\nRounds 5-8\n\n5.04: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr. (RB – NO)</a>\n6.09: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard (RB – TEN)</a>\n7.04: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)</a>\n8.09: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a>\n\nThe fifth round is where you start locking in at running back and taking starters or backs who at least have a clear path to a starting situation. I was very happy to select Travis Etienne Jr. as my RB1. He is in an ideal fantasy situation in Kellen Moore’s high-tempo offense and should see a good amount of volume after signing a four-year, $48 million deal with $24 million guaranteed this offseason.\nTony Pollard is a solid veteran and should be the starter in Tennessee with no real threat from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyjae-spears.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyjae Spears</a>. Jaylen Warren is a much more explosive back than newly acquired <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> and should be a favorite target of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a> in the passing game. Rodgers targeted running backs on 25% of his pass attempts last season, the fourth-highest rate among qualifying quarterbacks.\nWhile Pittsburgh will have a new coaching staff, Rodgers is reuniting with Mike McCarthy in an offensive system he’s extremely familiar with. Expect Rodgers to have significant input in shaping the offense, making it likely that running backs remain heavily involved in the passing game. Another boost for Warren is the departure of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a>. With one fewer back competing for passing-down work, Warren has a clear path to an expanded receiving role.\nJonathon Brooks has the talent to be a No. 1 RB, but coming back from ACL tears is tough. Reports say he is fully healthy entering 2026 and should see some volume early on. Brooks has a much higher ceiling than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a> but also a much lower floor due to his injury history.\nRounds 9-12\n\n9.04: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison (WR – MIN)</a>\n10.09: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)</a>\n11.04: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tank-bigsby.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Bigsby (RB – PHI)</a>\n12.09: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)</a>\n\nAt this point, we are looking for playmakers and upside that could potentially be league winners if dominoes fall their way.\nMinnesota brought in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a>, and if Kevin O’Connell can salvage another quarterback and get Murray to throw the ball downfield, this pick has tremendous value. Despite having the worst season of his young career, Jordan Addison still hauled in 600+ receiving yards and three touchdowns.\nXavier Worthy is another high-ceiling player if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a> doesn’t see the gridiron on a regular basis. After Rice and Worthy, the wide receiver room looks pretty bleak in Kansas City. Tank Bigsby is a high-profile handcuff. If anything happens to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>, Bigsby has league-winning upside. I’ll take the reigning NFL MVP as my QB1 in the 12th round. 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die\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/211954/trading-jordyn-brooks-rumor-defense-improvement\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"Jordyn Brooks and the 1 Clue Everyone Missed – Cody Warren, Inside The Star It could make more sense than most believe. The Jordyn Brooks Connection Has Always Been There Dallas has already been connected to Jordyn Brooks, and Miami had several teams calling about him earlier this offseason. When I went back and looked at what […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8797:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 31, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) works during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\n<a href=\"https://insidethestar.com/jordyn-brooks-and-the-1-clue-everyone-missed\">Jordyn Brooks and the 1 Clue Everyone Missed – Cody Warren, Inside The Star</a>\n\nIt could make more sense than most believe. \n\n\nThe Jordyn Brooks Connection Has Always Been There\n\n\n\nDallas has already <a href=\"https://fansided.com/nfl/this-cowboys-dolphins-trade-for-lb-jordyn-brooks-would-save-dallas-offseason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">been connected to Jordyn Brooks</a>, and Miami had several teams calling about him earlier this offseason.\n\n\n\nWhen I went back and looked at <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrooJo01.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what Brooks did last year</a>:\n\n\n\n183 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and a first-team All-Pro nod in 2025.\n\n\n\nTo say that is attention grabbing may be downplaying it.\n\n\n\nIf Dallas somehow pulled this off, Brooks isn’t coming in to compete for snaps. He’s coming in to be the best player in the room.\n\n\n\nI thought the idea was dead when <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-news/the-full-terms-of-jordyn-brooks-three-year-extension-with-the-miami-dolphins-are-in-and-theres-a-few-things-you-should-know/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami signed him to a three-year, $51.3 million extension</a> with $35 million guaranteed. My first reaction to this deal was pretty simple, “Well, there goes that player.”\n\n\n\nBut then I dug into the contract more. According to Over The Cap, Jordyn Brooks got a $12.31 million signing bonus, while his 2026 base salary is only $1.215 million.\n\n\n\nMiami already paid the bonus and that changed the whole way I looked at this trade.\n\n\n\nThe $51.3 million headline makes the deal sound impossible. Once I got past that number and looked at what Dallas would actually be dealing with in 2026, I didn’t brush it off.\n\n\nThe Cowboys waived one of their free agent signees. \n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/dallascowboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dallascowboys</a> made the following transactions on Sunday. Signed: OL Sebastian Gutierrez Waived/Injured: OLB Charles Snowden— Dallas Cowboys Public Relations (@DallasCowboysPR) <a href=\"https://x.com/DallasCowboysPR/status/2084020357695213618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://thelandryhat.com/sam-williams-giving-dallas-cowboys-problem-they-should-gladly-accept\">Sam Williams is giving the Cowboys a problem they should gladly accept – Jerry Trotta, The Landry Hat</a>\n\nHopefully Williams adds depth to a position the Cowboys desperately need. \n\n\nSo far, Williams is thriving under that pressure, as he’s been among a handful of defensive standouts over the first two practices of camp. He caught the eye of Cowboys team reporter Nick Eatman, who went as far as to say <a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-points-thursday-s-quick-observations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">that Williams has looked “dominant.”</a>\n\n\n\n“Sam Williams has a big opportunity in front of him this year and he looked rather dominant during the team drills,” Eatman wrote.\n\n\n\n“On two straight plays, he showed the variety of skill set the Cowboys have always admired from Williams, who ran stride for stride with running back Dominic Richardson on a wheel route down the field, and then stuffed the same running back in the hole on the next play. Also, Williams lived in the backfield, creating all kinds of pressure rushing from the left side.”\n\n\n\nThis is exactly the kind of problem the Cowboys should welcome with open arms.\n\n\n\nA Sam Williams breakout would change the complexion of the Cowboys’ defense\n\n\n\nA lot will be asked of Rashan Gary and Donovan Ezeiruaku in the outside linebacker (EDGE) room. Gary’s run-defending chops give him a high floor, while Ezeiruaku’s untapped potential could determine just how dangerous this pass rush becomes.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/the-biggest-mistake-dallas-cowboys-cant-afford-make-this-training-camp\">The Biggest Mistake Dallas Cowboys Can’t Afford to Make This Training Camp – Zach Dimmitt, Sports Illustrated</a>\n\nDallas needs to be uncharacteristically aggressive this offseason. \n\n\nDallas can’t afford to overlook any opportunities to improve the defense, even if that means making a move during training camp. Any sort of shortcoming the coaching staff can pinpoint on that side of the ball shouldn’t be taken with a grain of salt.\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys know that the defense can’t risk starting out the season on the wrong note, or it could lead to a similar result last year where Dallas found itself chasing a playoff spot before it was too late.\n\n\n\nInstead of waiting until the trade deadline like last season when they landed defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets, it might benefit the Cowboys to stop a bleeding noise before it gets too messy.\n\n\n\nMany fans will point to a potential blockbuster deal with the Las Vegas Raiders for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby as a move that Dallas can’t risk passing up, but the Cowboys could be better off making a move in the secondary if the new additions of Cobie Durant, Jalen Thompson and PJ Locke don’t work out as the front office had hoped, or worse, injuries start to pile up in the back end.\n\n\n\nCowboys fans also have their concerns about the output from safety Malik Hooker and cornerback DaRon Bland. Though Bland has historical production on his resume, making him the feature piece of a big trade can’t be ruled out, even with the four-year, $90 million contract extension he signed last August.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2026/08/02/cowboys-camp-practice-missing/91135535007/\">4 Cowboys miss Saturday’s camp practice include 2x Pro Bowl starter – Angel Torres, Cowboys Wire</a>\n\nNothing to be concerned with yet, just worth monitoring. \n\n\nSafeties P.J. Locke and Jalen Thompson,<a href=\"https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2026/03/09/cowboys-free-agency-cardinals-safety-jalen-thompson/89071879007/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> both offseason free-agent acquisitions</a>, will miss the team’s third practice of training camp. Cornerback Zion Childress will also be held out with an injury of his own.\n\n\n\nLocke seemed to <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cowboys-s-p-j-locke-sidelined-by-hyperextended-knee\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hyperextend his knee on the first day of on-field work</a> and although the team deemed it minor, he will miss his second-straight practice. Thompson, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, was sidelined with a bothersome hip.\n\n\n\nChildress has a hamstring issue; the second-year corner has an uphill battle to earn a roster spot so every missed opportunity is concerning. Starting tight end Jake Ferguson will miss the practice due to personal reasons.\n\n\n\nFerguson’s absence gave<a href=\"https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2026/07/25/4-young-cowboys-ready-for-expanded-roles-in-2026/91005915007/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> reserve TE Brevyn Spann-Ford, primed for a larger role</a>, and the rest of the position group extra reps with the starting offense.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily discussion question: Which new Cowboys player are you most excited about right now?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785754800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Dallas Cowboys News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6949;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jordyn Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1040;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c6434faf510f201941d47d2c03183b22\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"Carolina Panthers 2026 schedule and scores\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-schedule/60142/carolina-panthers-2026-schedule-scores\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"The Carolina Panthers are looking to prove their first place finish in the NFC South last season was no fluke. Bryce Young is effectively in an extended contract year, with everything left to prove after three lackluster seasons. This could be the most important season in his, Dan Morgan’s, and Dave Canales’ Panthers careers. With […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4337:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers takes off his helmet during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 24, 2025 at Levi\'s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Carolina Panthers are looking to prove their first place finish in the NFC South last season was no fluke. Bryce Young is effectively in an extended contract year, with everything left to prove after three lackluster seasons. This could be the most important season in his, Dan Morgan’s, and Dave Canales’ Panthers careers.\n\nWith three primetime games and a divisional schedule that is largely finished by Week 14, the Panthers will have lots of early eyes on them. A strong national and divisional showing will mean they get to keep those eyes through all the playoff scenarios in December. A flat showing out of the gate, which has been their standard in recent years, could make <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">long odds for a repeat playoff performance.</a>\n\nFanDuel started the over/under for Carolina’s win total at 7.5 wins this season. That means that most people aren’t expecting the Panthers to stay on top of the NFC South. In most divisions, that would likely be a third or fourth place finish. 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Between making an impact on defense and an impact on special teams, the Lions’ coaching staff will have some difficult decisions to make when roster cuts roll around. The Lions are lucky to have one of the league’s best in Jack Campbell, but the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5232:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 4: Trevor Nowaske #53 of the Detroit Lions lines up during the first half of the NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Solider Field on January 4, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Detroit Lions’ linebacker group has quietly turned into a logjam. Between making an impact on defense and an impact on special teams, the Lions’ coaching staff will have some difficult decisions to make when roster cuts roll around.\n\nThe Lions are lucky to have one of the league’s best in Jack Campbell, but the rest of the depth chart has a lot to prove. Can Derrick Barnes have a rebound season to justify his expensive contract extension? Can Malcolm Rodriguez show that a subpar 2025 campaign was just rust from a prior ACL injury? Which of their depth players can stake a claim on a coveted roster spot?\n\nWith more training camp and preseason still to come, we can hope for some clarity, but we could just as easily be left with a tough decision: whom to keep and whom to cut?\n\nToday’s Question of the Day is:\n\nWhich linebackers will make the Detroit Lions 53-man roster?\n\nMy answer: My current guess is six: Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Damone Clark, Trevor Nowaske, and Troy Reeder. The first three names on that list are obvious and require no explanation. The back half of the linebacker room is where the discussion starts.\n\nIn the past, the Lions have liked to keep six linebackers in total. In 2025, the team kept six linebackers despite an initial roster of just 50 players. The same can be said about 2024 and 2023—that is three seasons in a row with six linebackers on the Week 1 roster. We can use 2025 as a template for what the Lions like: they have typically kept three starting-caliber players (Campbell, Barnes, and Alex Anzalone), one backup with defensive capabilities (Zach Cunningham), and two backups with special teams roles (Grant Stuard and Nowaske).\n\nAs it stands, the Lions currently have 10 linebackers on the 90-man roster and you could make a genuine case for all of them. Starting trio of Campbell, Barnes, and Rodriguez aside, you have rookie Jimmy Rolder, a player that would undoubtedly be a roster lock <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injuries/168171/detroit-lions-rookie-jimmy-rolder-training-camp-injury-update\">if not for an injury with an as-of-yet unknown timeline</a>. Then there is Clark, a veteran with a mix of defensive experience, special teams experience, and youth. Trevor Nowaske returns for yet another season in Detroit as a player that has grown into a valued special teamer with SAM potential on defense. These three are my favorite bubble players to make the roster, pending Rolder’s injury status.\n\n Joining the group are three veterans in Devin White, Joe Bachie, and Reeder. White is the newest of the signings and is coming off a 174-tackle season, <a href=\"https://x.com/FootballGuy_Al/status/2083661377403572547\">albeit to poor performance grades</a>. Bachie has bounced around the league, starting the occasional game but largely being a special teams contributor. Reeder, meanwhile, had been a frequent starter for the Los Angeles Rams since 2019, but 2025 was the first year in which he was largely relegated to special teams duties. Rounding out the linebacker room is undrafted rookie Erick Hunter, a player with an intriguing athletic profile and a strong developmental ceiling. \n\nBecause Rolder’s status is presently up in the air and it prompted the Lions to sign White immediately, I think there is a decent chance he starts the season on the Injured Reserve. This would cause him to miss at least four games, an unfortunate circumstance but not a career-altering one. Odds are the Lions will not need Rolder in the early part of the season, especially if he is unable to play during training camp and preseason.\n\nThat leaves me at five linebackers (Campbell, Barnes, Rodriguez, Clark, and Nowaske) and despite the Lions shifting away from three-linebacker sets, I still think they will want to keep six. I give my early nod to Reeder. Because Clark could realistically be a solid LB4 on defense and a solid contributor on special teams, I think the value of keeping a defense-only option like White is greatly reduced. That increases the value of Reeder, who could step into a role on defense or special teams when called upon. It is also worth remembering that the Lions only signed White after Rolder’s injury, whereas Reeder was signed at the start of training camp—sure, this is only a difference of a few days, but White’s signing was reactionary, while Reeder’s was not, perhaps hinting at Reeder being a more coveted option.\n\nHow will the Lions’ crowded linebacker room shake out? 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This offseason, the Bengals were heavily active in free agency after a disastrous season the year before, much like how active they were in free agency in 2021 after Joe Burrow got his knee shredded 10 games into […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2975:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 26: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja\'Marr Chase (1) runs with the football during a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens on December 26, 2021, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nEvery <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> fan has heard or thought about how this offseason feels very similar to 2021. This offseason, the Bengals were heavily active in free agency after a disastrous season the year before, much like how active they were in free agency in 2021 after Joe Burrow got his knee shredded 10 games into his rookie season in 2020.\n\nIn addition, the schedule this season has many parallels to the 2021 schedule: Week 1 at home against an NFC opponent, Week 3 at Pittsburgh at 1:00, Week 4 at home against Jacksonville. Sound familiar? It should.\n\nBut the biggest thing about the 2021 Bengals was how explosive they were offensively, how easy they made it look to air the ball out and take the top off the defense. Even with the success of the last four seasons on offense, they haven’t been as explosive on that side of the ball. \n\nJa’Marr Chase knows this, and he made it clear to start training camp that the Bengals need to recapture their explosive nature offensively, the same explosive offense that got former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale fired after the 2021 season.\n\n“Defenses are adjusting to us,” Chase stated. “That’s what they’re supposed to do. It’s our job for us to get better, be better than last year, and make those adjustments to be more explosive. \n\n“We’ve just got to see it, recognize it and be able to adjust for the next play.”\n\nIn that 2021 season, the Bengals put up 41 points on the Ravens in both games. Joe Burrow threw for 941 combined yards and seven touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase had 15 receptions for 326 yards and a touchdown. \n\n“Me and Joe are already talking about how we can make explosives,” Chase said. “And when I finally get it in camp, it’s just, how can I react to it when I see it in the game? So, we’re practicing now, and when the game comes, we see it and attack it. And it’s explosive.”\n\nIf the Bengals can take the top off defenses this season, good luck trying to stop them on offense. With all five starters returning on the offensive line, that could lead to more plays that take time to unfold down the field. If Burrow can sit in the pocket and let Chase fly down the field, good luck trying to keep the top on your defense.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785753000;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1043;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9234074089cd6f73cc4839ad703e1431\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"Houston Texans News: Monday August 3, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-news/76832/houston-texans-news-monday-august-3-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"Houston Texans News A fans’ guide to Texans training camp: What to know, when to go (Houston Chronicle) Texans Bring Back Veteran DL Mario Edwards: What It Means (Sports Illustrated) After taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn’t retired (Pro Football Talk) Stroud Slingin’ It, Rutledge Pancakes and More From the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4384:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 01: Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans walks to the practice facility during Houston Texans training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center on August 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/\">Houston Texans</a> News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/training-camp-fans-guide-22370733.php\">A fans’ guide to Texans training camp: What to know, when to go</a> (Houston Chronicle)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/onsi/texans-bring-back-veteran-dl-mario-edwards-what-it-means\">Texans Bring Back Veteran DL Mario Edwards: What It Means</a> (Sports Illustrated)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/after-taking-coaching-job-at-georgia-tech-deandre-hopkins-says-he-isnt-retired\">After taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn’t retired</a> (Pro Football Talk)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstontexans.com/news/stroud-slingin-it-rutledge-pancakes-and-more-from-the-first-three-days-harris-hits\">Stroud Slingin’ It, Rutledge Pancakes and More From the First Three Days | Harris Hits</a> (HoustonTexans.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.khou.com/article/sports/nfl/texans/jj-watt-replaces-tony-romo-cbs/285-b519d26d-6291-4ab8-82b5-4e56b4cd1c48\">Houston Texans legend steps into CBS’ top NFL booth after Romo’s Wisconsin arrest</a> (KHOU 11 Houston)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49515016/saints-place-wr-jalynn-polk-24-reserve-retired-list\" class=\"\">Saints WR Polk surprisingly retires from NFL at 24</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49514420/packers-rt-changes-last-name-bako-bewele-honor-heritage\" class=\"\">Packers RT changes last name to honor heritage</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49515062/rams-hold-garrett-deals-little-soreness\" class=\"\">Soreness keeps Rams’ Garrett out 3rd straight day</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37808091/rams-wr-cooper-kupp-feeling-really-good-post-ankle-surgery\"><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49513248/saints-starting-dt-bryan-bresee-season-ending-acl-surgery\" class=\"\">Saints’ Bresee to have season-ending ACL surgery</a></a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49512520/three-pro-bowl-guard-andrus-peat-announces-nfl-retirement\" class=\"\">Three-time Pro Bowl guard Peat retires from NFL</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49517078/judge-clarifies-ncaa-eligibility-order-does-not-include-football-players-signed-pro-contracts\" class=\"\">Judge issues clarification to NCAA eligibility order</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49507290/deebo-samuel-reunion-49ers-just-matter\" class=\"\">Samuel on Niners reunion: ‘Just matter of time’</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37807191/commanders-chase-young-night-day-change-last-year\"><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49509353/cj-gardner-johnson-buffalo-bills-student-loans-20000-twitch-stream\" class=\"\">CJGJ pays $20,000 of Bills staffer student loan</a></a> (ESPN.com)\n\nHouston & Collegiate Sports\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/houston-astros/news/astros-owner-reportedly-nixed-trade-twins-wouldve-good-move/c841e42d864fb5d78ff4fd28\">Astros owner reportedly ‘nixed’ trade with Twins that would’ve been a good move</a> (Sporting News)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.mlb.com/news/yordan-alvarez-astros-win-heading-into-trade-deadline\">Astros win 6th straight, firing on all cylinders with Deadline looming</a> (MLB.com)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785751200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Battle Red Newswire\";i:1;s:19:\"Houston Texans News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9758;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"C.J. Stroud\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1044;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8ee3dfb0b4625c0a1d99a024cf8c339a\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Bengals training camp Day 5 News and discussion\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp/195295/p-day-5-news-discussion\";s:11:\"description\";s:301:\"We have seen a bit of fight from the Cincinnati Bengals defense early in training camp. The team certainly did quite a bit to improve that side of the ball in the offseason, and we have seen that show up in Boye Mafe making some early pressures. However, we have also seen players like Demetrius […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5836:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Defensive coordinator Al Golden of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on during the first quarter in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe have seen a bit of fight from the Cincinnati Bengals defense early in training camp. The team certainly did quite a bit to improve that side of the ball in the offseason, and we have seen that show up in Boye Mafe making some early pressures. However, we have also seen players like Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter make plays at linebacker.\n\nIs it time to panic about the offense? Definitely not. Quarterback Joe Burrow has still had moments of absolute brilliant ball placement, and there were days like this even last offseason when the defense got the better of them. This is the time to experiment with some things, and Burrow and company are doing plenty of that.\n\nLet us know in the comments your feelings on this year’s squad after a few days of training camp to digest.\n\nBengals News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/training-camp-report-boye-mafe-finds-a-home-erick-all-jr-s-wait-ends-monday\">Training Camp Report | Boye Mafe Finds A Home; Erick All Jr.’s Wait Ends Monday</a>\n\n\n“One thing about me, I’m out there working trying to crack my craft,” Mafe said. “Camp is where you fine-tune your craft. You work all summer on different moves, different ways to elevate your game. See what works, see what doesn’t work, see what you can take into the season.”\n\n\nMafe is carrying plenty of expectations to see his production expand with a bigger role. His current approach suggests it is a good bet for the team to make. The entire defense improving obviously involves more than him stepping up, but him becoming an EDGE who can consistently pressure the quarterback is a fairly large piece of that.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/quick-hits-jalen-davis-strikes-again-connor-lew-debut-2-cincy-kids-at-camp\">Quick Hits | Jalen Davis Strikes Again; Connor Lew Debut; 2 Cincy Kids At Camp</a>\n\n\n“You get the happy nerves. I haven’t had contact since the end of October,” said Lew, alluding to the torn ACL he suffered against Missouri. “We’re at the stage where we’re not ahead of schedule or behind schedule. It’s just day-to-day, and they told me I could go out there and get full-speed contact. It felt really good.”\n\n\nDavis certainly keeps having his name pop up. The first was the scuffle he and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had on Day 1 of training camp. This time he made an opportune turnover. He has never made it easy on this coaching staff to cut him, but now he is making it hard for them to keep him off the field.\n\n<a href=\"https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/08/02/bengals-dropping-boye-mafe-cashius-howell-pass-coverage/91142496007/\">Why Bengals keep dropping Boye Mafe, Cashius Howell in pass coverage</a>\n\n\n“That’s something I am trying to work on to get more comfortable with,” Howell told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “My primary thing is rushing the passer and playing on the line of scrimmage, but that is something I am trying to actively work on and actively make sure I’m getting better at day by day.”\n\n\nIt does make sense that Mafe and Howell are not as prolific in coverage as they are rushing the passer. It also feels like offenses have caught up to this tactic. Namely, players like Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen… etc., all have seen this for years now.\n\nIt is nice to sprinkle in, but the key is you need to be able to rush the passer into making a mistake when you drop a defensive lineman into coverage. If you can’t, then the quarterback can wait for a receiver to find the hole in whatever zone that lineman is covering. Mafe and Howell are never going to be good enough in coverage to make a play defensively if the quarterback has all day to throw. To try and make the point a bit clearer. If Mafe and Howell are considered to have a D in coverage, they are good enough as a surprise defensive lineman if the quarterback has to act quickly because of the pass rush. Becoming a D+ or even a C-graded coverage player isn’t enough of an improvement for them to be good enough if the quarterback has even a decent amount of time in the pocket.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-early-season-test-just-got-tougher-after-texans-latest-move-01kz23nvemfn\">Bengals’ Early-Season Test Just Got Tougher After Texans’ Latest Move</a>\n\n\nClowney gives Houston another proven weapon to unleash against Joe Burrow and Cincinnati’s offensive line. Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. combined for 27 sacks last season, leaving Houston with two defenders capable of taking over a game from opposite sides of the defensive front.\n\n\nUnfortunately, an already good defense gets better in the AFC. There were reports that Clowney was also talking with the Cleveland Browns about a return. Even without Myles Garrett, that defensive line is still fairly scary with Jared Verse taking his spot. So they will only have to see him once on a loaded defensive line instead of twice.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785751200;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";i:1;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8343;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Boye Mafe\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1045;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"13fb78c558984cfbfa5a9a9d2be34ecc\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"Ben Johnson: Luther Burden competes like Amon-Ra St. Brown, wants to be the best\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ben-johnson-luther-burden-competes-like-amon-ra-st-brown-wants-to-be-the-best\";s:11:\"description\";s:164:\"Bears coach Ben Johnson says wide receiver Luther Burden is poised to build off his promising rookie season in 2025 and become one of the best receivers in the NFL.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3121:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"505238\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Chicago Bears\",\"title\": \"Williams reveals he lost 10-15 pounds\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/caleb-williams-reveals-he-lost-10-15-pounds-in-the-offseason\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:45:13Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Bears coach Ben Johnson says wide receiver Luther Burden is poised to build off his promising rookie season in 2025 and become one of the best receivers in the NFL. Maybe the very best.Asked on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQV8WuMxfmM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox 32 in Chicago</a> about saying Burden is destined to be one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, Johnson says he recognizes that Burden is among an elite group of players who are special in the way they compete.\"They kind of flip a switch when they go on the field and they feel like they\'re invincible and they\'re the best players out there,\" Johnson said.Johnson was the Dolphins\' wide receivers coach when Jarvis Landry was one of the NFL\'s best receivers in Miami, and more recently coached Amon-Ra St. Brown with the Lions. Johnson said both of those players are like Burden in the way they compete on every single down.\"St. Brown in Detroit, who I have a strong affinity for, he plays the game the same way. 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Our Reacts poll this week asked how Browns fans […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2218:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 11: Jared Verse #8 of the Cleveland Browns warms up during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns subtracted Myles Garrett from their defensive line this offseason, but Jared Verse has already taken on a bit of a leadership role while acknowledging that he’s not trying to live up to what Garrett accomplished, since they have different styles in their game.\n\nOur Reacts poll this week asked how Browns fans felt about the defensive end position in general. We thought there might be a new element to the line, because shortly after posting the poll, Cleveland brought DE Jadeveon Clowney in for a visit. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129414/nfl-free-agency-jadeveon-clowney-spurns-the-browns-texans\">He then proceeded to sign with another team</a>.\n\nNonetheless, I’m pretty sure all of the votes happened without fans taking the potential of Clowney into consideration. And with that, a majority of 59% of fans still think Cleveland is in solid shape on the edge. 31% think the group will be just average, while 10% think it will be a weakness.\n\nOne fan thinks that the rest of the fanbase is severely underrating the impact that Garrett had, and how the line will take a hit this year:\n\n\nThere’s a lot of confused fans voting here. We just traded Garrett. He had 23 sacks last year and we replaced him with Verse, who has 12 sacks in his career. That’s a huge step back! 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The 28-year-old was once viewed as a promising, big-play threat. He entered the NFL with 4.48 speed, but injuries have since zapped some of that explosive ability. Herbert will likely spell Kaelon Black and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7736:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 11: Talanoa Hufanga #29 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles Khalil Herbert #24 of the Chicago Bears during the game at Soldier Field on September 11, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the 49ers 19-10. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-free-agency/160910/49ers-sign-rb-khalil-herbert-and-former-colts-6th-round-edge-rusher-waive-eli-apple#comments\">49ers sign RB Khalil Herbert and former Colts 6th-round edge rusher; waive Eli Apple</a> “Herbert played sparingly in 2025 with the Jets. The 28-year-old was once viewed as a promising, big-play threat. He entered the NFL with 4.48 speed, but injuries have since zapped some of that explosive ability.\n\nHerbert will likely spell Kaelon Black and Patrick Taylor in the preseason, assuming we don’t see much of Christian McCaffrey.”\n\nThis week, Herbert referred to his vision as a running back as “God’s gift.” It’s how he explains his ability to find running lanes and more on the field. The Bears have enhanced it. \n\n“We work on those things throughout the week, too,” Herbert said. “(Running backs coach David Walker) says, ‘A lot of people say you can’t teach vision.’ But he works on it to help us get our eyes right in the right place and help the O-line put them in a place to succeed.” \n\n….His ability to identify landmarks on the defense, plant his foot and get upfield are part of that. Getsy describes Herbert as having a “cool patience about him.”\n\n“That’s as much as anything,” Getsy said. “I think Coach ‘Walk’ does a great job with those guys and training their eyes where they’re supposed to be. But I think Khalil’s got a really cool patience about him, that he’s able to kind of let things happen and make it feel like he’s not necessarily going full speed but he is, which then allows him to make cuts and read off the blocks of guys really well.”\n\n….“When you start getting into rhythm, you start feeling the game more, feeling how the defense is playing, feeling how the O-line is blocking,” Herbert said. “And as that starts building up, you kind of just feel it. 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Head coach Sean McVay said Garrett is managing “a little soreness in his lower half”. The DPOY has already missed three practices and is set to also miss Monday’s session. Sarah Bishop of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2865:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams talks with Myles Garrett #95 during the Los Angeles Rams Training Camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNewly acquired star Myles Garrett is set to miss his fourth-consecutive practice in his first training camp with the Los Angeles Rams.\n\nHead coach Sean McVay said Garrett is managing <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2084062769758786023?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2084062769758786023?s=20\">“a little soreness in his lower half”</a>. The DPOY has already missed three practices and is <a href=\"https://x.com/sarahbarshop/status/2084004337110659583?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/sarahbarshop/status/2084004337110659583?s=20\">set to also miss Monday’s session</a>. Sarah Bishop of ESPN reporting that he should return for the next block of practices. \n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/LATimesklein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LATimesklein</a> and I\'s full back and forth with Rams head coach Sean McVay, asking about Myles Garrett, who is experiencing \"a little bit of soreness in his lower half.\" Garrett has not practiced the last three days and will not practice Monday, McVay said. <a href=\"https://t.co/hi9Kjp9VW0\">pic.twitter.com/hi9Kjp9VW0</a>— Benjamin Royer (@thebenroyer) <a href=\"https://x.com/thebenroyer/status/2084014095695839598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Rams are likely taking a precautionary approach with Garrett. Splash offseason moves only matter if the star player is healthy enough to contribute in the regular season and into the playoffs. McVay and the Rams don’t need Garrett for training camp. They need him ready for Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. \n\nGarrett isn’t the only player whose workload is being managed by the team. Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, and Byron Young have all received lighter-than-usual workloads in the early going of training camp.\n\nAs preseason injuries pile up across the NFL, the Rams are currently enjoying a relatively clean bill of health. In addition to Garrett, the only two notable injuries are Justin Dedich and Al’zillion Hamilton who were placed on the non-football injury list (NFI) and the physically unable to perform list (PUP), respectively.\n\nOther teams have not been as fortunate as the Rams so far. 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I’ve got a lot of game left and I want to contribute.”\n\nClowney still lives in the Houston area so he gets to stayhome. He’d visited with the Cleveland Browns, another one of his former teams, before ultimately deciding to sign with the Texans. Clowney was famously traded to the Seahawks before the start of the 2019 regular season, playing out his contract year before joining the Tennessee Titans in 2020. His best statistical year came with Mike Macdonald and the Baltimore Ravens in 2023, which would’ve made a return to Seattle that much more intriguing.\n\nHouston’s defense was right up there with Seattle’s as one of the NFL’s best, and the 33-year-old Clowney will get to play alongside arguably the best edge rushing pair in the league: Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. Houston has a Super Bowl caliber defense, but it needs a lot more from C.J. 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Here’s what stood out across practices one (Wednesday, July 29), two (Thursday, July 30), and three (Saturday, August 1). Three Things We Learned Caleb Downs is going to be everywhere. The 11th overall pick […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14221:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Head coach Brian Schottenheimer of the Dallas Cowboys speaks with members of the media during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDallas opened its 20th training camp in Oxnard with three practices before taking Sunday off ahead of Monday’s first padded session. Here’s what stood out across practices one (Wednesday, July 29), two (Thursday, July 30), and three (Saturday, August 1).\n\nThree Things We Learned\n\nCaleb Downs is going to be everywhere. The 11th overall pick didn’t ease into his first NFL camp – he lined up at nickel, in the box, off the edge, and deep in the secondary, sometimes shifting spots within a single play, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211319/caleb-downs-training-camp-practice-nickel-box\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211319/caleb-downs-training-camp-practice-nickel-box\">and came away with a fumble recovery</a> off a Rashan Gary strip on his very first day.\n\nDeMarvion Overshown explains his (and the team’s) early impressions of Downs:\n\n\n\"We\'re not even looking at [Caleb Downs] as a rookie. We\'re looking at him as a guy that\'s going to change this defense around, going to change the culture. He\'s won at every level of football.\" DeMarvion Overshown believes Caleb Downs is an immediate difference maker for the… <a href=\"https://t.co/j32PMLixOd\">pic.twitter.com/j32PMLixOd</a>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/2083295342653546653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nJaishawn Barham is pushing for real defensive snaps far sooner than expected. The third-round rookie has looked comfortable as an off-ball linebacker through the first three practices, flashing well enough to get a <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeJHoyt/status/2082893697130357185\">Brian Schottenheimer shout out</a> for his ability to get off blocks and be in on tackles, and got a lot of work with the starters in the second and third practices. \n\nThe Twitterverse is all aflutter:\n\n\nDLLS Cowboys: <a href=\"https://x.com/DLLS_Cowboys/status/2083672022258012287\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/DLLS_Cowboys/status/2083672022258012287\">Jaishawn Barham is gonna be the starting middle linebacker</a>.\n\n\n\nMarcus Mosher: <a href=\"https://x.com/Marcus_Mosher/status/2082999822903124031\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/Marcus_Mosher/status/2082999822903124031\">The next Baun</a>?\n\n\n\nKiser: <a href=\"https://x.com/KiserSoza80/status/2082089777239876017\">BARHAMMER!!!</a>\n\n\nThe offense is spreading the ball around more than expected. It’s not just Lamb and Pickens – Javonte Williams, Jonathan Mingo, and others have all had moments through the first practices, a sign the offense isn’t just a two-man show. In the second practice, Prescott <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/211694/first-team-snap-counts-second-day-of-practice\">targeted seven different receivers on 13 observed throws</a>.\n\nJust as importantly, the red-zone offense already looks sharper with Prescott’s red-zone touchdowns on Saturday going to four different targets. Improving red-zone efficiency was a stated point of emphasis entering camp, and Saturday’s session backed it up. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49376535/dallas-cowboys-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">Per Todd Archer</a>:\n\n\n“Dak Prescott had touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb on the post, two to Ryan Flournoy (dig, slot fade) and a bullet of a throw low to the outside that receiver George Pickens corralled for the score. There was one interception when a Prescott checkdown was tipped by running back Jaydon Blue into the arms of safety Malik Hooker.“\n\n\nThree Things We Still Need To See\n\nCan Jaydon Blue prove he can be the RB2 rather than simply look like the most explosive back? That distinction matters because the padded practices will reveal things that shorts don’t: pass protection, contact balance, physicality, ball security, etc. Blue has <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211602/jaydon-blue-training-camp-practice-roster-reps\">looked good in shorts</a>, but real contact starting Monday is the next real test of the RB2 race behind Javonte Williams.\n\nCan Jonathan Mingo pull away from Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the rest of the receiver room? Behind the Lamb-Pickens-Flournoy trio, the fifth (and maybe sixth) receiver spot is still up for grabs, and the next several practices should start <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-injuries/211498/jonathan-mingo-training-camp-roster-wide-receiver\">sorting out who’s separating from the pack</a>. And don’t underestimate the rookie receivers. UDFA rookie wide receiver Camden Brown had the “catch of the day” during Saturday’s practice, hauling in a back-pylon fade from Sam Howell for a TD. He’s an intriguing size/athleticism bet at the bottom of a crowded receiver room. Seventh-round rookie Anthony Smith is also making plays.\n\nHow the retooled defense responds to Monday’s first padded practice. Three straight practices in helmets-and-shorts have shown promise, but BTB’s own early-camp notes flagged that “<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211493/training-camp-questions-intensity-practices-oxnard\">when the pads come on, things will really heat up</a>.” That’s the next real proving ground.\n\nAcross three practices, <a href=\"https://x.com/calvinwatkins/status/2083682409279877179\">per Calvin Watkins</a>, Prescott is lighting it up, going 12-15 on Saturday, 14-17 on Thursday, and 11-15 on Wednesday. While unofficial, that’s 37-47 over three days, a completion rate of 79%. It’s encouraging, but it’s also exactly the kind of number that needs a giant training-camp asterisk. The pads aren’t on, the throws are largely scripted, and nobody is keeping an official stat sheet for a reason. Over the same span, Joe Milton went 14-22 (64%) and Sam Howell 12-21 (57%), which probably says more about the quality of the backup QBs than the quality of the defense.\n\nStill, Prescott’s efficiency, combined with the distribution of the ball and the early red-zone results, is one of the more encouraging offensive signals through three practices – and a challenge for the defense.\n\nThree Things That Haven’t Changed\n\nLamb and Prescott are still automatic together. The middle of the field remained friendly territory for the two of them through three practices, continuing <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211448/training-camp-practice-highlights-video-ceedee-lamb-george-pickens\">one of the most reliable connections in football</a> rather than revealing anything new.\n\nGeorge Pickens is locked in. With his franchise-tag situation settled, Pickens arrived engaged, not distracted – exactly the version of him the Cowboys were hoping to see after a clean offseason, and not the largely media-driven narrative of “drama.”\n\n\nWe really made it to training camp with no drama. <a href=\"https://t.co/8NCEp1nDQ7\">https://t.co/8NCEp1nDQ7</a>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href=\"https://x.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/2081847591432802713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nDallas came into camp about as healthy as a team can be. DaRon Bland and Donovan Ezeiruaku, both coming off offseason surgery, remain on a “monitored” workload plan rather than any injury list. \n\nThrough three practices, safeties Jalen Thompson (hip), P.J. Locke (knee), and Zion Childress (hamstring) are the only players missing time, though none of their injuries have appeared serious enough so far to disrupt the bigger picture. In their place, others step up. Safeties Alijah Clark and Markquese Bell shared the work with the first-team defense, but one down-roster guy stood out. \n\n\nBest defender in practice #3 for <a href=\"https://x.com/dallascowboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dallascowboys</a> might have been safety Rudy Wood, getting snaps with Thompson & Locke out. Vets & coaches noticed him. A few players here battling for backup spots who might have battled to be starters last year.— Brad Sham (@Boys_Vox) <a href=\"https://x.com/Boys_Vox/status/2083668489995440613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhat Else Stood Out\n\nCommunication: DeMarvion Overshown is wearing the defensive green dot, running Christian Parker’s play calls from the middle linebacker spot. Coaches have already tested him with simulated communication breakdowns between Parker and the headset. Schottenheimer said Overshown got the defense lined up correctly regardless.\n\nSchottenheimer said in addition to DeMarvion Overshown, rookie Caleb Downs, Shemar James, and Curtis Robinson (likely a backup green dot/CJ Goodwin replacement on special teams) are also wearing the green dot. Caleb Downs getting the green dot just reiterates the Overshown quote from above: \n\n“We’re not even looking at [Caleb Downs] as a rookie. We’re looking at him as a guy that’s going to change this defense around.”\n\nLeadership: Schottenheimer named an 11-player leadership council to open camp: QB Dak Prescott, WR CeeDee Lamb, RB Javonte Williams, TE Jake Ferguson, OL Tyler Smith, OL Tyler Booker, DT Quinnen Williams, DT Kenny Clark, OLB Rashan Gary, S Jalen Thompson and P Bryan Anger. It’s a mix of established voices (Prescott, Lamb, Smith, Ferguson) and newcomers Schottenheimer wants to fast-track into the locker room (Clark, Gary, Thompson, Quinnen Williams — all first- or second-year Cowboys).\n\nBut it’s more than just old-versus-new: Schottenheimer appears to be deliberately building a leadership structure around the team’s new physical identity. The roster has been reshaped around the lines, and now the leadership council is disproportionately populated by them.\n\nThat emphasis on the lines is exactly what former safety Darren Woodson, three-time Super Bowl winner and a member of the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor, recently highlighted when talking about <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulSG-M51RhU&t=1785s\">what made the Cowboys successful in the 90s</a>.\n\n\n“You want to win football games, you get them boys up front lined up. They’re big boys, they’ve got some pride in that front seven. That’s when you start to connect.”\n\n\n\n“We were at our best – as Super Bowl champions – not because of the skill guys, but because our offensive line was the best in the league and our defensive line, we had a seven-man rotation, and they didn’t drop, and they had so much pride in what they were doing.”\n\n\n\n“And they ran the locker room. Don’t let your DBs and wide receivers run the locker room! Your defensive backs and wide receivers run the locker room? You’ve got a problem.”\n\n\n\n“When your offensive and defensive line are telling everybody ‘Shut up! Get your ass in line.’ ”\n\n\n\n“That’s when you’ve got something.“\n\n\nPhysicality: Dallas has been running gassers after every practice to build stamina for the fourth quarter. <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/videos/michael-robinson-caleb-downs-poised-to-be-a-very-disruptive-force-for-cowboys-defense-in-2026-back-together-weekend\">CeeDee Lamb explains</a>:\n\n\n“Yeah, man, we’re trying to build that competitive stamina. 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(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt’s funny how things work sometimes, isn’t it?\n\nThe Houston Texans are bringing back a blast from the past, signing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a deal to join an already stacked defense. \n\n\nBack to where it began for Jadeveon Clowney: The former No. 1 overall pick of the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> has agreed to terms with Houston, sources tell me and <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RapSheet</a>. After an 8.5-sack season with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a>, Clowney stays in Texas in a deal done by <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLagentandy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLagentandy</a> of <a href=\"https://x.com/UpperEdgeSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UpperEdgeSports</a>. <a href=\"https://t.co/B8ABbDaDTF\">pic.twitter.com/B8ABbDaDTF</a>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2084005540544274515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nClowney, after being traded to the Seahawks in 2019, has been something akin to a ronin defensive end, making stops with several teams on short-term deals; moving from the Seahawks to the BESFs, the Browns, the Ravens, the Panthers, and, most recently, the Cowboys.\n\nAs a Cowboy, Clowney registered 8.5 sacks over 13 games, one shy of his career high. 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LSU posted a 27-11 record during his time in college. He won a Super Bowl in the second year of his NFL career. He’s made the playoffs in five of his seven season in the pros. But last year with the Las Vegas Raiders […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3833:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 7: Devin White #45 of the Las Vegas Raiders stretches on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDevin White has pretty much always seen success wherever he’s gone. LSU posted a 27-11 record during his time in college. He won a Super Bowl in the second year of his NFL career. He’s made the playoffs in five of his seven season in the pros.\n\nBut last year with the Las Vegas Raiders was different. As a 17-game starter, White watched the Raiders quickly fall out of contention. The team fell apart and finished a 3-14. \n\n“Coming off last year, losing season, that was like the first time ever (for me),” White said. “I ain’t never lost or having a losing season in my career since I was a kid, so that was very hard.”\n\n[Editor’s note: He did go through a 7-9 and 8-9 season with the Buccaneers.]\n\nThis offseason, he made sure that wasn’t going to happen again. He had some offers that came in early in free agency. After all, we’re talking about former fifth overall pick, a Pro Bowler, and a player who finished last season with 17 starts and finished third in the NFL in tackles. But White wasn’t interested in going to the highest bigger or the most eager team. He was going to be selective and patient with his process. \n\n“I feel like just jumping out there head first and putting myself back in the position I was in last year–a lot of other teams, they’re probably a lot of pieces away from getting to even the postseason, and I really didn’t want to deal with that,” White siad. “I want to go in and be able to help a team that really wants to win right now.” \n\nWhite said he had contact with the Lions early in the free agent process, but put plans on the shelf. Then on Friday, Lions linebacker Jimmy Rolder suffered an injury that’s expected to keep him out a while. Detroit had White on a flight to Detroit that night. \n\nWhite was immediately drawn to Detroit’s ability to compete for a title, but when he arrived, he was only more impressed. The culture lived up to its reputation, particularly because of all the coaches around who played in this league before.\n\n“I think this was the right fit for me being around some ball-coaches who actually played the game, can actually get out there, hands on with you, and let’s keep improving,” White said. “Let’s keep improving whatever they think I can improve in, they can actually get out there and coach me, coach me, because they did it before. So they know exactly what they’re looking for.”\n\nIt may take some time for White to acclimate and climb the depth chart. While he spent the offseason making sure he was physically and mentally ready to jump back in at a moment’s notice, he now has a new playbook to learn. 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The former second-round pick with the New England Patriots never found his footing on his first team, and struggles plagued his first season. Unfortunately, he was injured before year 2 could start and was ruled out for the entire season, however the Saints still took a gamble on him and made a trade which included a 7th-rounder and Polk for a 6th-rounder. Even when injured, Polk made sure to create chemistry with his potential future QBs, including Tyler Shough. With his talent coming out of college and the chemistry he built, Polk chould have won the WR battle, but there’s a reason I say chould have.\n\nToday, the Saints announced that Polk was placed on the reserve/retiring list, which means the young WR’s career in the NFL is over. \n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Saints</a> have placed WR Ja’Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list— Tina Howell (@TinaM_Howell) <a href=\"https://x.com/TinaM_Howell/status/2084010631502664044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis announcement very unexpected. As I mentioned, Polk was the favorite and has been present for most of the practices. He was out for personal reasons during the last 2 days, which could have led up to his decision to retire from the league. As of now, those reasons are unknown.\n\nRegarding the WR battle, this news changes everything. 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He had been doing some cross training in the early days of camp, getting reps on the interior defensive line, as well.\n\nDuring his five seasons with the Falcons, Graham was used at various spots along the DL, and seemed like a versatile depth player for the Eagles — especially through training camp. He recorded 51 total games, 16 starts, and made 88 total tackles and one sack. His snap count dwindled after his rookie season, but had some opportunities to contribute.\n\nNow, the Eagles have an open roster spot, and really could use depth, especially with Jonathan Greenard sidelined due to a pec strain. 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The Saints announced that they placed Polk on the reserve/retired list on Sunday. Polk entered the league as a 2024 second-round pick in New England and played 15 games for the team during his rookie season. He had 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. The Patriots traded Polk and a seventh-round pick to the Saints last September for a sixth-round pick. Polk did not appear in any games due to a shoulder injury and Sunday\'s move means that he won\'t be playing in any games for the NFC South team in the future either. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785702240;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";i:11619;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Ja\'Lynn Polk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1073;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2744f3ce883b57004ae242a8dd05b0c6\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Eight years later, Jadeveon Clowney returns to the Texans\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/eight-years-later-jadeveon-clowney-returns-to-the-texans\";s:11:\"description\";s:64:\"No. 1 overall pick in 2014 returns to the team that drafted him.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2528:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_cjstroud_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"400100\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_cjstroud_260730\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_cjstroud_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Houston Texans\",\"title\": \"Stroud entering ‘critical’ season with Texans\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/c-j-stroud-entering-critical-season-with-houston-texans-in-2026\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T13:04:56Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n At a time when the signs were pointing to a potential return to Cleveland from pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, he\'s instead returning to a different former team.NFL Network reports that Clowney has agreed to terms with the Texans.Clowney, who arrived in Houston as the first overall pick in the 2014 draft, spent five years there. He was a Pro Bowler in 2016, 2017, and 2018.After his fifth season, Clowney was traded to the Seahawks. A year later, Clowney joined the Titans. After two seasons in Cleveland, Clowney\'s game of NFL hopscotch continued in Baltimore, Carolina, and Dallas.He had 8.5 sacks in 13 games (six starts) for the Cowboys in 2025.Clowney joins a defense that is already chock full of superstars. With Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter as the starters, Clowney gives them a robust rotation that can wear an offensive line down, and that can wear a quarterback out.Watch the Texans this year. Their defense will continue to be dominant. And their offense needs to simply be competent to provide enough balance to make it to the AFC Championship for the first time and, in turn, to the Super Bowl for the first time.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785701589;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1074;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"708b69cf7d771b14fe54978bdff2922f\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"NFL free agency: Jadeveon Clowney spurns the Browns\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129414/nfl-free-agency-jadeveon-clowney-spurns-the-browns-texans\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"There are three things that talk when it comes to NFL free agency: Money, location, and a chance to compete for Super Bowl titles. In many ways, the NFL and NBA are alike in that way, as Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is finding out. Last week, the Browns had a surprising visitor to training […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3884:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 4: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere are three things that talk when it comes to NFL free agency: Money, location, and a chance to compete for Super Bowl titles. In many ways, the NFL and NBA are alike in that way, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129274/myles-giannis-trades-browns-jimmy-haslam-nba-nfl-rebuilding\">as Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is finding out</a>.\n\nLast week, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128994/potentially-shocking-reunion-jadeveon-clowney-back-to-the-browns-visit-on-wednesday\">the Browns had a surprising visitor to training camp in Berea</a>: DE Jadeveon Clowney. Many were shocked that Clowney and Cleveland were even on speaking terms after <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/1/5/23541537/jadeveon-clowney-myles-garrett-browns-joe-woods\">his comments about the team and DE Myles Garrett when he departed</a> in 2022.\n\nClowney has had a bit of a resurgence as a pass rusher, which would have helped offset the loss of Garrett after he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Clowney has compiled 24.5 sacks in the three seasons since leaving the Browns, but decided on Sunday that a reunion in Cleveland was not as tempting as a reunion with the Houston Texans, the team that selected him first overall in the 2014 NFL draft:\n\n\nBack to where it began for Jadeveon Clowney: The former No. 1 overall pick of the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> has agreed to terms with Houston, sources tell me and <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RapSheet</a>. After an 8.5-sack season with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a>, Clowney stays in Texas in a deal done by <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLagentandy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLagentandy</a> of <a href=\"https://x.com/UpperEdgeSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UpperEdgeSports</a>. <a href=\"https://t.co/B8ABbDaDTF\">pic.twitter.com/B8ABbDaDTF</a>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2084005540544274515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nTerms of the deal have not been released yet, so we don’t know if finances were one of the reasons Clowney chose the Texans over the Browns. While Clowney is a South Carolina native, it is possible he didn’t want to move out of Texas after playing last season with the Dallas Cowboys. Four straight seasons of moving significant distances for his new teams could have played a role in his free agency decision.\n\nHouston’s playoff hopes, after making the postseason the last three seasons, likely played a role in his decision.\n\n\n\nDid you want Clowney to return to the Browns, or do you think they should focus on developing their own talent? Do you think Cleveland got used by Clowney’s agent and that is why he visited last week?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785701374;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Free Agency\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1075;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dfd06318de0839468d418458e08217a8\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Travis Hunter says he wants to play every snap after putting on a show in practice\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/travis-hunter-says-he-wants-to-play-every-snap-after-putting-on-a-show-in-practice\";s:11:\"description\";s:121:\"Travis Hunter played 324 offensive snaps and 162 defensive snaps in seven appearances last season before his knee injury.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3998:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_morebaker_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"358124\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_morebaker_260731\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_morebaker_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Tampa Bay Buccaneers\",\"title\": \"Are fans going to support Mayfield or Buccaneers?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/are-fans-going-to-support-baker-mayfield-or-buccaneers-in-contract-dispute\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T12:15:26Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Travis Hunter played 324 offensive snaps and 162 defensive snaps in seven appearances last season before his knee injury. The Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback is expected to play more on defense than offense, and that has been the case thus far in training camp.He flashed on both sides in Sunday\'s practice, with an interception and two catches, including a 35-yarder.Hunter took <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/ESPNdirocco/status/2083933426483118347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 snaps on defense</a> and seven on offense in team work, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN, and has taken 34 snaps on defense and 22 on offense in 11-on-11 work so far through a week of camp. Hunter told Judy Battista of NFL Network that he wants to play every snap on both sides, something his former college coach, Deion Sanders, said <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deion-sanders-believes-travis-hunter-should-play-both-ways-all-the-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunter is capable of doing</a>.“<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-back-together-weekend-sunday-2026-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All of them</a>,\" Hunter said when asked how many snaps he wants to play. \"I can’t stay on the sideline.\"In winning the Heisman Trophy at Colorado in 2024, Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 on offense. It prompted the Jaguars to trade up to second overall to draft him.Trevor Lawrence said he isn\'t lobbying for more snaps for Hunter.“He\'s lobbying enough on his own. He\'d play every snap on both sides of the ball if he was able to,” the quarterback told Battista. “He\'s so talented, and I know that no matter where he\'s playing, he\'s going to help our team. On offense, on defense. So where does he help us the most? I\'ll let the coaches make that decision. I know when he\'s on offense, he\'s making plays. I also know that we have so many good skill players on offense that, even when he\'s not over there, we\'re able to be explosive and find these plays. Look at our room, with [Brian Thomas], Jakobi [Meyers], Parker [Washington], some of the young guys we brought in. Then our tight end room is just really, really versatile and good. So we have so many threats, and I\'ll let our coaches kind of figure that out.”Hunter tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee during an Oct. 30 practice. 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He said that\'s an easy question to answer.\"Of course. No question. He\'s the best. I wouldn\'t even say look at the stats, look at the film. Nobody close. He\'s the best,\" Williams said.Williams said he\'s not just a friend of Gibbs, but a fan of Gibbs.\"When Zero gets on the field, it\'s game changing for us. To me he\'s unstoppable. He gets through the line of scrimmage, he goes 70. I love playing with him. I love watching him. He\'s got one of the best games I\'ve ever seen,\" Williams said.Williams said he\'s eager to see Gibbs back on the field.\"He\'s the best of the best. Hopefully coming up we get to see my boy get something done so he can be back out here for us,\" Williams said. \"I\'m really excited for him. 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Those are elements we can lean in to, as well.”\n\n\nMannion had a lot of good things to say about working with Hurts since getting to Philadelphia, and noted that the QB has had a lot of success and played in a lot of games, so his goal to get a feel for what he likes. That includes finding Hurts’ comfort calls, what he feels super confident with in a 2nd-and-long situation, and those nuanced details will help the OC as a play-caller.\n\n\n“It’s been a great partnership with Jalen [Hurts] since we got here. The back and forth has been outstanding, he asks really thought-provoking questions, and it’s been a lot of fun to work with him”\n\n\nOn training camp expectations\n\n\n“The thing we want is great effort every day, and then compete. That was a big thing coming into this camp for us, was every day is high-level competition — you’re competing against yourself, competing for a role on the roster, and then competing against the defense every day is going to make us better and better.”\n\n\nMannion went on to explain that offensively, they’re looking at whether they have a tight pre-snap operation — something the OC admitted they struggled with in Day 1 of camp, but thought things were improved Day 2. \n\n\n“And then just, assignment, alignment, execution — are we getting lined up properly? Are we not having mental errors? But, through the first two days of practice, it’s still early, I’m happy with the progress we’ve made, and we just gotta keep improving from there.”\n\n\nThe OC later said that the more veteran guys have been great and super willing to learn a new system. He noted that the biggest thing is that all of the guys are so hungry to learn and for individual periods when they’re working on technique. \n\n\n“Those are the type of guys you get to work with every day. Again, from the offseason program, you know, you have a summer break, and coming back, I thought Day 1 and 2, there was some pre-snap stuff we need to fix, but their retention from the spring was outstanding. And it allows us to pick up right where we left off and kind of keep building from there.”\n\n\nOn the WR room\n\nMannion said that they have a very exciting group of players at wide receiver with such complimentary skillsets. They have a lot of flexibility with being able to put guys at different spots and move people around, which opens up a lot of opportunities.\n\nOn the new scheme\n\nMannion didn’t want to get too deep into what they’re planning to do schematically, but did say that guys like Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby are certainly capable of being utilized out of the backfield. He noted that the running backs sometimes have blocking duties, or other things based on what the defense is doing, but they are all capable pass catchers and good route runners that can be used based on protection needs.\n\nWhen asked if he wants a true fullback in the offense, the OC explained their overall approach to these kind of schematic details.\n\n\n“As multiple as we can be formationally, I think that’s always something we want to try to do. 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They highlighted his versatility and athleticism as primary reasons. However, it appears that is no longer a part of the equation. After Denver’s first training camp practice […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3088:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - JANUARY 25: Jonah Elliss #52 of the Denver Broncos looks on from the field during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOver the course of the offseason, several Denver Broncos coaches including Head Coach Sean Payton and Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph hinted at a position switch for Jonah Elliss. They highlighted his versatility and athleticism as primary reasons. However, it appears that is no longer a part of the equation.\n\nAfter Denver’s first training camp practice in pads, Payton clarified the team’s vision for Elliss. Describing him as an ‘ascending’ talent at edge rusher, the third-year player will continue his NFL journey at the position for the upcoming season. \n\n“All the cut-up tape, his production, his ball disruption, it just, for me, felt like, ‘Man, we’re taking a position that’s harder to find, and moving him to a position that we think might be a little bit easier to replace.’ That’s not to say that we can’t package a few things, but I think we felt like he’s really ascending as an edge player, and we didn’t want to disrupt that,” stated Paton.\n\nIn his first two seasons with the Broncos, Elliss has appeared in 30 games and averaged roughly 38-percent of the defense’s <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/ElliJo03.htm\">total snaps</a> in that timeframe. In his rookie season, the former third-round pick impressed with 38 tackles and 5 sacks. Missing four games due to injury in 2025, his sack total was halved, and he amassed just 28 tackles.\n\nDespite a decrease in sack total, the former Utah standout saw a drastic increase in <a href=\"https://www.sisdatahub.com/players/10446\">several key metrics</a> from his rookie to sophomore gridiron campaigns. Elliss’ hurry rate rose from 4.7-perent to 7.5-percent. Additionally, his quarterback hit rate went from 2.3-percent to 6.3-percent. Last but not least, there was a big pressure rate increase from 8.6-percent to 12.4-percent. \n\nOn top of Elliss’ production at edge rusher, one can’t help but wonder if a potential suspension for Jonathon Cooper factored into the equation to a degree. While no discipline has been levied by the league yet, there is chance Cooper may miss a mandatory six games to start the season, even with the legal process on going.\n\nElliss is competing alongside Dondrea Tillman and second-year player Que Robinson at the position. 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Locke out Saturday, he started at deep safety in the base 3-4, before rotating back into the nickel back position. \n\nDowns’ versatility has stood out thus far; he’s even mixed it up a bit with Brevyn Spann-Ford after Spann-Ford dropped a would-be completion. Downs nearly had an interception after fellow rookie Malachi Lawrence rushed Dak Prescott and drew a hurried throw. It will be intriguing to see what else they ask of Downs, but so far, we’ve see a ton of versatility from the rookie. \n\n\nBrevyn Spann-Ford didn’t like Caleb Downs knocking the ball out of his hands after this incompletion. BSF gave the rook a shove after the play. <a href=\"https://t.co/7VzOQSTAYr\">pic.twitter.com/7VzOQSTAYr</a>— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeLeslieWFAA/status/2083666688051150884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nGeorge Pickens is shining\n\nWhat can be said about the receiver that hasn’t already been said? Pickens has looked fantastic to start camp; we all knew he would be a handful for this defense, but Saturday’s red-zone drill further demonstrated his ability as a pass-catcher. \n\nPickens had Shavon Revel draped all over him and used a perfectly placed ball from Prescott, his inside leverage and his body to seal the TD catch from Revel. Granted, that was a coachable moment for Revel on positional defense, but Pickens still made it all look so easy. As training camp ramps up, Pickens’ play will continue to show through and hopefully help sharpen and test these defenders.\n\n\n4-2-3 <a href=\"https://t.co/yiUF7IJBrQ\">pic.twitter.com/yiUF7IJBrQ</a>— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) <a href=\"https://x.com/nickeatman/status/2083642863620084015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe offense looks as good as advertised\n\nPickens hasn’t been the only one who has played well so far; the Cowboys’ offense has been humming. 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Alongside the shiny new cornerback additions, reports out of camp are that the L.A. defensive braintrust is really sold on the safety group’s veteran leadership, versatility, and communication. And much should be expected from the safety unit, last year the Rams leaned heavily onto dime (six secondary players) formations, their 32.4 percent usage rate (per Next Gen Stats). That really stands out when compared to other NFL teams, most use it under 10 percent.<a href=\"https://x.com/RyanPaganetti/status/2078838502599336247?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/RyanPaganetti/status/2078838502599336247?s=20\"> The Rams also used “big” nickel,</a> inserting a safety as the fifth secondary player, on 30.3 percent of defensive snaps.\n\n\nGuess who the ILBers are? You\'re right if you said Jaylen McCollough and Cobie Durant It\'s a dime — but it aligned like a base defense Rams have 2 DL, 3 OLBer — this is basically base defense with 2 DBs playing LBer looks just like a 3-4 with gold front<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rams</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RamsHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RamsHouse</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/csluv5j1ao\">pic.twitter.com/csluv5j1ao</a>— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) <a href=\"https://x.com/53_jim70721/status/1848121564690301237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 20, 2024</a>\n\n\nWith the depth at safety, it will be tough to move up the food chain for the players towards the bottom. Let’s look at them all.\n\nA pair to draw to\n\nQuentin Lake – 6’1” 205 lb.\n\nLake has started 30 of his 50 pro games and although he missed seven games last season with an elbow injury, the Rams re-upped him last season with a three-year extension for a little over $38mil. He was on track for his best pro season in 2025 before injury struck. Pro Football Focus gave him scores of 75.1 overall (13th) broken into 72.9 for coverage (19th) and 74.6 against the run (29th).\n\nDefensive coordinator Chris Shula calls him a <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/from-the-podium\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.therams.com/news/from-the-podium\">“coach on the field” and the “glue” of the defense.</a> L.A. moves him around the defensive formation and recently have used in the “STAR” role, as a safety/slot/linebacker hybrid. Not a thumper, but good wrap-up tackler. Strong in zone coverage, using his vision, understanding of routes, read/react ability. Average athleticism, but loose-limbed and has good play speed.\n\nKamren Curl – 6’1” 207 lb.\n\nSolid but not spectacular safety. Consistently produced over six years in the league. Curl has proven durable and sports a well-rounded game. Best suited working underneath. Last year over 10000+ snaps, he accrued a 77.8 (9th) Pro Football Focus overall grade, punctuated with a 87.9 score (2nd) against the run and 71.9 (15th) versus the pass. The Rams rewarded him with a three-year $36-39mil extension this past March.\n\nAt 27, Curl should be entering his prime. He’s improved on his missed tackles and coverage over his NFL tenure. Excellent versatility and now has a deep understanding of what the Rams defense is supposed to be doing. Sure tackler, not a banger, but physical when fitting gaps at the line of scrimmage. Takes good angles and and flows to the ball fluidly. Above average speed/athleticism with good arm length. Best in zone coverage, tacks ball well and although he allows a fairly high completion rate, he’s quite stingy giving up yards after catch.\n\nThe future?\n\nKamren Kinchens – 5’11” 203 lb.\n\nComfortably settled in as the Rams S#3 and arguably has the most playmaker potential in the Rams safety room. Because the Rams use so many multi-safety personnel groupings (big nickel or dime), Kinchens gets a fair share of defensive snaps, 1356 over his first two seasons. L.A. has used him predominantly deep. Although he didn’t test well at the NFL Combine or Pro Day, Kinchens came into the league with reputation as a ball hawk. \n\nIn his first two pro seasons, Kinchens has given glimpses of his ability to track the ball with six interceptions, 12 passes broken up, and three fumbles recovered. He makes up for average athleticism with loose hips and good footwork. Stellar vision, instincts, and understanding space get him a jump on the football. Willing in run support, comes downhill very well and plays with an aggressive style. Angles still need some work, but he’s improved on wrapping up tackles instead of always going for the big hit.\n\nJaylen McCollough – 6’ 211 lb.\n\nStarted 51 out of 60 SEC games at Tennessee, but still went undrafted. He impressed right away with the Rams and made the roster as a rookie. Played in every game and tied for the team lead in interceptions with four. In Year 2, he did not match the picked off passes, but made strides with the rest of his game. Again, he played in every game, also adding six starts and upped his production number across the board.\n\nHigh-effort player with physical play style. Early on, he was best suited underneath and the Rams often used him as a pseudo-linebacker. As 2025 progressed he saw a fair share of action deeper in the secondary. Not a gifted athlete, bit of a stocky build. Plays faster and looks more athletic than his pedestrian Pro Day testing. Wins with good instincts assignment-based play. Also an important piece on special teams.\n\nRoster battle\n\nNick Anderson – 5’11” 195 lb.\n\nSafety that plays with a linebacker’s attitude. Very versatile, ability to play that role as an overhang, as a traditional underneath strong safety, or deep, in Cover2 and possibly single high. I say possibly, because although his instincts, read react skills, and ball tracking fit, it remains to be answered how his long speed will translate deep in the NFL. \n\nDoesn’t have elite twitch, but strong football IQ and play recognition help him to quick-trigger and play fast. While likely best suited for zone coverage, Anderson does have enough move skills and the requisite physicality to match tight ends 1on1. He times hits well in the secondary and is very physical at the catch point. Strong ball tracking and hawking. Good hands, eyes and the body control to snag awry passes. Stellar in run support. Solid tackler, generally breaks down and wraps up. Anticipates well and takes good angles in pursuit.\n\nTanner Ingle – 5’9” 179 lb.\n\nEnters his fourth season in L.A. Ingle was active in three regular-season games and one in the playoffs last year, his only action with the Rams, logging three defensive snaps and 43 on special teams. He’s an aggressive, overachieving safety who is under-sized and lacks elite athleticism.\n\nFerocious downhill defender whose best work is done around the line of scrimmage. There’s no doubt that he’s a downhill missile in run support and on short passes, but he needs a lot of coverage work. To the point of being too small for an NFL safety and currently lacks coverage skills to work out of the slot.\n\nCan his toughness overcome his size around the line of scrimmage? Fits the Rams mold of hot motor and football instincts. HIs ball pursuit and willingness to bang heads makes him fit and is his path to a possible role HIs relentless, pursuit, effort, and willingness to bang heads makes him fit for a possible role as special teams demon.\n\nNate Valcarcel – 6’ 194 lb. \n\nRecruited as a cornerback in college, Valcarcel switched to safety midway through his tenure. Lean build. Valcarcel’s pursuit to the ball, both on the ground and through the air stands out. Played a lot of single-high safety. Versus the run, he shows good pursuit angles, quick read/react processing, and an aggressive demeanor. His tackling is good, breaking down and getting himself under control, and wrapping up. Against the pass, his cornerback past clearly shows. He reads the quarterback well, shows route recognition, and is adept at both breaking downhill or flipping his hips open and turning to cover deep routes. \n\nValcarcel is an anomaly in his second training camp with the Rams, he appears to have the game and traits of a true free safety. Can he adapt his range, ball-hawking, and pursuit skills to the pro game?\n\n\nNate Valcarcel led the Rams with 10 tackles and 1 PD. Dude was everywhere today. Hopefully that continues into the next 2 preseason games. <a href=\"https://x.com/NateValcarcel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NateValcarcel</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RamsHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RamsHouse</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ClOyxD4gYV\">pic.twitter.com/ClOyxD4gYV</a>— Allen Sales (@AllenSales) <a href=\"https://x.com/AllenSales/status/1954415119519076727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2025</a>\n\n\nAlex Cook – 6’ 195 lb.\n\nBegan college as a wide receiver and transitioned to safety after his freshman season. Had a solid career as a physical safety. Adequate size and speed, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/144587/alex-cook-rams-transactions-washington\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/144587/alex-cook-rams-transactions-washington\">Cook is at his best as a downhill attacker </a>with relentless pursuit. Adequate in zone coverage, but doesn’t appear to be a ball hawk type. Willing, physical tackler.\n\nUndrafted in 2023, the well-traveled 27 year-old has made four NFL stops. His only pro action came in his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers. Played in 10 games, two starts, 155 defensive reps and another 111 on special teams.\n\nCook did however, post a solid season in the United Football League this past spring. Watched some of his UFL film and it matches his college work, a tough, hard-nosed defender that is best suited as a run stopper. Was able to locate him on kickoff coverage, as well. \n\n2026 outlook: Who’s in and who’s out?\n\nThe L.A. braintrust must have cast the blame for last year’s pass defense problems on the cornerbacks, they brought the whole safety back intact and gave the veterans, Quentin Lake and Kamren Curl, big raises. Between those two, along with Kamren Kinchens and Jaylen McCollough, the cupboard appears pretty well stocked.\n\nWith all the multi-safety packages the Rams use, it would make sense to roster a fifth safety. Alex Cook still looks too raw in coverage. It might be fun to watch Nate Valcarcel for a couple of reasons. One, he’s more of a natural free safety than Rams fans are used to and two, seeing if he’s gotten stronger and improved with a season under his belt. Tanner Ingle is a fun guy to watch in preseason with his hair-on-fire play style, but after three seasons, it’s hard to make a case for him challenging this this deep roster. I projected Nick Anderson to the opening roster because of special teams upside, but that is still a long shot.\n\nL.A. opened up last season with a total of nine secondary players and versatility is highly regarded to the defensive staff. Finding a S#5 out of this group could end up being moot. Over in the cornerback room, reports out of camp are that Cam Lampkin is showing out. If he continues on this pace, he and Josh Wallace could be the final two inclusions. 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After taking the snap, Allar saw he had a one-on-one matchup downfield, launching a pass to A.T. Perry. The fans in attendance at St. Vincent College on Saturday came to life when a perfectly thrown […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5218:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 30, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) participates in training camp drills at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense faced fourth down in the two-minute drill as rookie quarterback <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172868/steelers-training-camp-aaron-rodgers-lights-up-fourth-practice-drew-allar-asante-samuel\">Drew Allar</a> came to the line. After taking the snap, Allar saw he had a one-on-one matchup downfield, launching a pass to A.T. Perry. The fans in attendance at St. Vincent College on Saturday came to life when a perfectly thrown back-shoulder pass was hauled in for a gain of nearly 40 yards to set the offense up inside the 10 yard-line. The same way they came unglued at the sight of a Will Howard 60-yard touchdown toss to Kaden Wetjen earlier in the week. \n\nThe two young signal-callers knew all eyes were on them this week, and they delivered in what was as impeccable a start to training camp that the pair of Big Ten products – as well as the entire organization – could have asked for.\n\nThe Steelers won’t take the practice field on Sunday, as they’ll have a day off ahead of putting the pads on for the first time on Monday. But in this day of reflection, it’s hard to imagine a better start for Pittsburgh in the acclamation period.\n\nOn top of Allar and Howard playing a friendly game of “Anything you can do, I can do better,” their four-time MVP quarterback and star wide receiver are completely in sync. Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf have dominated in team drills, connecting on several completions at all levels of the field, highlighted by the Pro Bowl wideout giving rookie Daylen Everette a welcome to the NFL moment by going up and over him for a touchdown grab. Rodgers has also reminded everyone why he is considered by many to have the best pure arm in NFL history, threading the needle on multiple occasions, including a 25-yard strike to Pat Freiermuth in the end zone on Saturday.\n\nIt hasn’t just been the offense having all the fun. Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. has been the best player on the field on either side of the ball, breaking up several passes, two of which came against Metcalf. In the absence of both Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey, Samuel has shown he is not just capable of playing a bigger role in the defense, but that he needs to have more reps on Sundays. And while if would be preferable to have both Porter and Ramsey on the field, seeing a potential star make his mark in their collective absence is a nice consolation prize.\n\nNow, this is the part where the perpetual pessimist scowls and practically races to scream something along the lines of, “YOU CAN’T LEARN ANYTHING FROM FOOTBALL IN SHORTS,” with about eight exclamation points to really drive the point home. And sure, we will learn more when the pads are on – especially as it pertains to the offensive and defensive lines. To say there can be nothing taken away from the first week of practices, though, is foolish. \n\nIf everything had looked like a jumbled mess, those same pessimists would say the sky is falling. Had Howard and Allar looked lost, Mike McCarthy is a terrible hire and the Steelers may as well just not play the 2026 season. It’s okay to acknowledge when things are going well. 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That is not completely unsurprising for those who have been following along as first-time head coach Todd Monken has to choose between a broken and ineffective quarterback whose last good […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4401:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 11: Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Cleveland Browns laughs with Deshaun Watson #4 during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns are just four days into their latest, but far from greatest, quarterback training camp battle with no clear winner at the moment.\n\nThat is not completely unsurprising for those who have been following along as first-time head coach Todd Monken has to choose between a broken and ineffective quarterback whose last good season came in 2020, and a former fifth-round draft pick who posted one of the worst rookie seasons in the past 25 years. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-roster/129320/todd-monken-updates-qb-competition-decision-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monken is drawing out the decision as long as he possibly can</a>, or, perhaps more accurately, delaying the public announcement until the team has a few more practices to confirm what he has already determined to be the correct course of action. \n\nIt may still be a while until Monken announces who the starter will be, <a href=\"https://browns.1rmg.com/transcripts/head-coach-todd-monken-8-1-26/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">as he explained on Saturday</a>:\n\n\n“I don’t think you’re really going to know until you get through all the installs, because we’re not game planning against our own defense. Each day has been a different part of the pass game, so it’s hard to really [tell]. And one day you go with the ones, the other day you go with the twos; certainly that matchup is going to be different depending on who you’re going against. \n\n\n\n“I think the most important thing is, from a process standpoint, how are we operating at the line of scrimmage, where are their eyes, have they taken command of the huddle, and then cadence, and then understanding the concepts. I think they’re all doing well; they’re all fine. All of our players are working through mistakes and fighting like hell to get better.”\n\n\nOn the one hand, it would be nice if Monken just announced a decision and everyone could move on to preparing for the season opener in Jacksonville. On the other hand, neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders is likely to be the answer beyond this season, so what is a few more days or weeks of waiting really going to hurt?\n\nThe fans and media are not the only ones watching the competition, of course, as the rest of the team is keeping tabs on what is happening on the practice field and forming their own opinions on what the right call would be.\n\nAnd the “word in the locker room” is that the best quarterback on the Browns right now is not named Watson or Sanders. \n\nThat is according to Breiden Fehoko, a former defensive lineman who played three years in the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers and is now host of The Fehoko Show on X:\n\n\nDon’t shoot the messenger. Word in the Cleveland Browns locker room is the best quarterback isn’t Deshaun or Shedeur right now……👀— Breiden Fehoko (@BreidenFehoko) <a href=\"https://x.com/BreidenFehoko/status/2083938319302267249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nFehoko does not reveal who dropped that word in his ear or who the locker room believes is the best quarterback at the moment. The only other choices are Taylen Green, a rookie sixth-round draft choice, or Dillon Gabriel, a second-year quarterback who just so happens to share a home state with Fehoko.\n\nThe Browns are off today and will have their first practice in pads on Monday, providing Monken with more to consider as he ponders the starting quarterback for the season. \n\nWhether or not his choice aligns with the locker room or Fehoko’s personal choice remains to be seen.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785691969;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1087;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"596620556d578c953a190560422588fe\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Cyrus Allen Hype. At what point should you consider stepping out of the train?\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vdo0wy/cyrus_allen_hype_at_what_point_should_you/\";s:11:\"description\";s:482:\"For everyone who drafted Cyrus Allen as a late dart throw in rookie drafts (or picked him up as a UDFA), curious what you’d sell him for right now. Reminds me of the JCM hype last season , the guys who sold at the top are feeling pretty good about it now. Also, plenty of late-round WRs have turned into long-term league winners, so there’s real risk in selling too early. Still curious where people are landing on him. submitted by /u/No-Option-6164 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:777:\"For everyone who drafted Cyrus Allen as a late dart throw in rookie drafts (or picked him up as a UDFA), curious what you’d sell him for right now. Reminds me of the JCM hype last season , the guys who sold at the top are feeling pretty good about it now. Also, plenty of late-round WRs have turned into long-term league winners, so there’s real risk in selling too early. Still curious where people are landing on him. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/No-Option-6164\"> /u/No-Option-6164 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vdo0wy/cyrus_allen_hype_at_what_point_should_you/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vdo0wy/cyrus_allen_hype_at_what_point_should_you/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785691744;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1088;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7917b506fad6c6a1b308b8922549af68\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"What Klint Kubiak must do to get most out of quarterback Kirk Cousins\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/135361/raiders-2026-offense-klint-kubiak-kirk-cousins\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"The last time Klint Kubiak and Kirk Cousins were together back in 2019 in Minnesota, the coach was a up-and-coming 32-year-old offensive coordinator while the quarterback had turned 31 years old and entered his eighth year in the NFL. After spending three seasons with the Vikings and making other stops along the way, the duo […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10362:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak (left) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \n\nThe last time Klint Kubiak and Kirk Cousins were together back in 2019 in Minnesota, the coach was a up-and-coming 32-year-old offensive coordinator while the quarterback had turned 31 years old and entered his eighth year in the NFL. \n\nAfter spending three seasons with the Vikings and making other stops along the way, the duo are seen as the beacons of hope for the Silver & Black heading into 2026.\n\nKubiak, now 39, is well into his first season as an NFL head coach helming the Las Vegas Raiders. And one of the biggest pieces of his upcoming offense is Cousins, a soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran (on August 19) that’s been identified as the team’s starting quarterback while prized No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft Fernando Mendoza is in watch, learn, and develop mode. \n\n“I think in this league, it’s kind of one day at a time,” Cousins said when asked what it means to be named the definitive starter after the Raiders training camp session this past Wednesday. “You’re only as good as your last throw, your last practice. You try to every day go out and earn that opportunity and never take anything for granted.”\n\nThe reunions extends beyond the head coach and quarterback. \n\nThere’s Andrew Janocko, who is one of Kubiak’s most trusted lieutenants as current offensive coordinator in Las Vegas, and was assistant offensive line coach, wide receivers coach, and quarterbacks coach during the trio of seasons (2019-21) the three were together in Minnesota. And Rick Dennison, a veteran offensive line coach who was the offensive line boss and run game coordinator in Minny for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. \n\nBy The Numbers Kirk Cousins, Quarterback, 15th Year\n\n\n2025: 10 games (8 starts), 166 of 269 (61.7 completion percentage), 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 13 sacks, 84.8 QB rating; 14 carries, 7 yards, 1 touchdown\n\n\n\nCareer: (2012-25) 174 games (167 starts), 3,934 of 5,899 (66.7 completion percentage), 44,700 yards, 298 touchdowns, 131 interceptions, 345 sacks, 96.8 QB rating; carries, 965 yards, 20 touchdowns\n\n\n\n\"If you had a game tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is your best option at quarterback\" <a href=\"https://x.com/kirkmorrison?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@kirkmorrison</a> with some insight into the Raiders starting QB decision 👇 <a href=\"https://t.co/ORDoitaL1H\">pic.twitter.com/ORDoitaL1H</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2082615954467614881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s a keen example of the phrase: You dance with what brung ya, meaning: You should stay loyal to the people, plans, or strategies that got you to where you are. \n\n\n“And that was encouraging to just see how much good football they have that they’re doing that maybe we weren’t doing four years ago or five years ago,” Cousins said of the growth he’s seen from the coaches he worked with previously. “So, that’s the way it works in this league; you just keep getting better, you keep learning new things, you keep evolving, adapting. But I came here because of who Klint and Andrew and Rick Dennison are as people, and that hasn’t changed. \n\n\n\n“And so, that’s a big encouragement for me to know that I’m with coaches that I really feel good about. That’s a big part of having success in this league.”\n\n\nThe engrained familiarity gives Kubiak a head start on his rendition of the Raiders this season and beyond and that leg-up should portend to a feel-good story. The weight of just how long the good times roll sits squarely on the capable shoulders of Kubiak and Cousins. So let’s explore what the head coach and offensive play caller must do to get the most out of a veteran signal caller he’s worked with before.\n\nUnder Center & Play-Action Centric\n\nTo truly get the best out of Cousins, dialing up formations that put the heady and experienced quarterback right behind center Tyler Linderbaum to get the snap is the route Kubiak must take. Unlike how the collegiate and NFL game evolved into heavier usage of pistol and shotgun formations to give signal callers a better view to read modern defenses and escape pressure, Cousins is an old-school drop back quarterback who thrives under center due to his play-action ability and his vast pre-snap reading ability. \n\nThat’s 14 seasons with the vast majority of his reps taking the direct snap under center which has made footwork, drops, and handoffs core muscle memories as Cousins heads into Year 15, and any coach that doesn’t return to those roots is going to set themselves up for failure. \n\nUnlike being deployed in pistol and shotgun formations to help him recover from injuries, Cousins heads into the 2026 campaign healthy and ready to go. And the deep familiarity with operating under center allows the quarterback to return to his natural rhythm. One of Cousins’ core strengths is hiding the ball from the defense and taking the ball directly from Linderbaum then completely turning his back to the defense for a handoff fake effectively shrouds the play in mystery and freezes defenders. \n\n\nEven after Cousins took over for Penix, the Falcons remained out of most pistol/shotgun heavy teams in the league. A return to an under center offense could help Cousins out tremendously. <a href=\"https://t.co/wLtTj61syR\">https://t.co/wLtTj61syR</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cfy5NyWxyN\">pic.twitter.com/cfy5NyWxyN</a>— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) <a href=\"https://x.com/FB_FilmAnalysis/status/2081083614205468832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nCollective Game Planning & Execution\n\nWith that much equity, Cousins has no reason to be a yes man at this point in his career. And with him being so familiar with Kubiak, Cousins should have a strong voice in tailoring game plans around his strengths. \n\nCousins excels at executing these kind of play-action fakes and is adept at spinning around, reading the field, and locating open windows downfield due to his processing of pre-snap coverages quickly. \n\nOf course, this key element goes nowhere without a consistent and established run game, so that’s where running back Ashton Jeanty and Dennison’s offensive line are integral. \n\nIf the big uglies in the trenches are attune to the blocking scheme Dennison and Kubiak are installing and firing on all cylinders — ditto for Jeanty and any other tailback given the ball — the better for Cousins. Because a productive ground game opens up the play-action bootlegs and rollouts which will help Cousins attack the middle of the field in Kubiak’s air attack. \n\nWe’re seeing signs of Kubiak’s ability to marry the run and pass — something he did quite well orchestrating the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl-winning offense last season — in Las Vegas. But don’t take my word on it alone. \n\n“I think the balance of the offense. As a quarterback, this is pretty basic, but the pass is sexy,” Mendoza said after the team’s Thursday minicamp practice. “I believe that the outside zone scheme and schematics of the run that comes from the Shanahan tree is a great system, and it really complements off each other. It lets the offensive line and their talents shine. It lets the running backs and their talents shine. At the end of the day, the game is built on the run.”\n\nBut Cousins’ lack of mobility and age means off-script improvisation is dampened meaning the pocket protection from the offensive line must be on point. \n\nBrock To The Future\n\nIt’s no secret tight end Brock Bowers looms large for Kubiak’s offense in 2026 and beyond. A do-it-all-type who can run routes like a wide receiver but with the size of a tight end (6-foot-4 and 235 pounds) that can also block, the 23-year-old is lighting up training camp showcasing the talent that’s made him an elite player at his position after one spectacular rookie season in 2024. \n\n\n🛸 Captain Kirk → Brock 🖖 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/5VyyQfL9kw\">pic.twitter.com/5VyyQfL9kw</a>— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Raiders/status/2083328100893696108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nIf the practices thus far are any indication, Bowers is going to be heavily feature in Kubiak’s offense and Cousins has the intelligence and arm to get the talented tight end the ball frequently. Able to run crisp routes while also leaving defenders in the dust (doesn’t matter if it’s a linebacker or defensive back, good luck), Bowers’ ability to get open, make clutch grabs, and valuable yards after the catch are going to be spotlighted — especially if there’s even a hint of hesitation during play action. \n\nAnd that’ll force more attention on Bowers which opens things up for other targets like speedy wide receiver Tre Tucker or physical possession wide out Jack Bech, and even Jeanty out of the backfield. \n\nIt’s going to be easier said than done, but if there’s a coaching staff and quarterback that can make things work and turn around a moribund franchise like the Raiders, you can do far worse than Kubiak, Janocko, Dennison, and Cousins. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785690600;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Las Vegas Raiders Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Las Vegas Raiders Coaching Staff\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1166;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kirk Cousins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1089;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"023f3ee26f641c37c57e9d58d421488e\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Eagles News: Hoping to see more from Philadelphia’s top two draft picks\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178438/eagles-news-hoping-to-see-more-from-philadelphias-top-two-draft-picks\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Eagles 2026 training camp practice notes, Day 3: The D-line is dominant – PhillyVoiceIt’s very early in camp, but I haven’t seen Eli Stowers or Makai Lemon do anything impressive so far. Hurts fired a deep ball to Lemon today, but he was pretty easily […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:19463:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 30: Makai Lemon #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during training camp at Jefferson Health Training Complex on July 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-2026-training-camp-practice-notes-day-3-d-line-dominant/\">Eagles 2026 training camp practice notes, Day 3: The D-line is dominant – PhillyVoice</a> It’s very early in camp, but I haven’t seen Eli Stowers or Makai Lemon do anything impressive so far. Hurts fired a deep ball to Lemon today, but he was pretty easily blanketed by Cooper DeJean and the pass fell incomplete. One note on Stowers is that he was working on blocking with the offensive line while other tight ends like Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, Grant Calcaterra, and Cameron Latu were doing route-runner drills with the quarterbacks. That makes sense, since blocking is the more underdeveloped part of his game.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-preseason/178404/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-jalyx-hunt-and-jalen-carter-help-defense-win-the-day\">Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Jalyx Hunt and Jalen Carter help defense win the day – BGN</a> SLOW START FOR THE EAGLES’ TOP TWO DRAFT PICKS: All the necessary disclaimers apply here. Rookie players, only the third day of camp, no pads yet, new offense going up against an established defense, yada yada yada. So, we’re in a safe space now, right? No one is going to overreact to what I’m about to share? Okay, good … because it’s been a quiet start to camp for Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers. (gasp)\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/08/camp-notes-big/\">Camp Notes – Big Day for the D – Iggles Blitz</a> Lemon is a work in progress. He has the skills to be a good slot receiver right away, but there is a new scheme and he’s facing one of the best defenses in the league. That can make things tough on a rookie. It will be interesting to see him develop as camp progresses.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-training-camp-2026-observations-makai-lemon-jalen-carter-20260801.html\">Eagles practice observations: Makai Lemon feels it; Jalen Carter dominates; how much will Jalen Hurts run? – Inquirer</a> Makai Lemon was targeted more than he was in the first two days, but that didn’t mean the receiver had more receptions. During seven-on-sevens, safety Andrew Mukuba was quick to Lemon on a stick route and nearly had an interception after running through the rookie. Later in team drills inside the red zone, a good play call got Lemon matched up against a linebacker on a short crosser in the end zone. Trotter hooked Lemon to the ground and was flagged for pass interference. Later, Jalen Hurts went to the receiver on a deep route out of the slot. Nickel cornerback Cooper DeJean initially was a half-step behind, but he closed on Lemon as the pass sailed out of reach. Lemon faced predraft concerns about his ability to get separation downfield. I don’t think those questions have been close to answered either way. But he clearly knows what he’s doing on underneath routes and carries himself with confidence, even if he got knocked around some on Saturday.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7485507/2026/08/02/philadelphia-eagles-training-camp-jalen-hurts/\">Eagles training camp: 6 pressing questions after the first week of practices – The Athletic</a> Berman: The Eagles haven’t slow-played first-round pick Makai Lemon into the lineup even though he missed minicamp. Lemon has been working with the first-team offense, and the Eagles seem committed to finding ways to get him the ball. Conversely, it hasn’t been that way for second-round pick Eli Stowers. He’s been down the depth chart at tight end and has yet to showcase his playmaking skills. I figured Stowers might be more involved in packages with the first-team offense.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/why-eagles-teammates-are-impressed-with-makai-lemon-so-far-in-training-camp-01kz0354hazm\">Why Eagles Teammates Are Impressed With Makai Lemon So Far in Training Camp – SI</a> “It’s great to have them guys in my room,” said Lemon. “I’m the youngest guy there. I’m the only rookie. So, to have a bunch of guys in my room who have experience in the league, that’s the best position I want to be in. ”So, I’m going out there and asking them for advice, just how to do certain things, how to run routes, what they see because they’ve done it before, multiple times, at a high level. Me just being the student of the game, the rookie coming in, just trying to get all the information that I can.” Hollywood Brown shared a college head coach with Lemon, though at two different schools – Wicks at Oklahoma, Lemon at Southern Cal. “Makai works extremely hard,” said Brown. “He’s very detailed as well, and he’s tough. He’s competing every day. You guys see it. He gets hit, bounces back up and goes hard the next play. I’m impressed with him.”\n\n<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/1a35wLd2Gq9dV74aMFy9kj\">Go Birds! Radio, Part 1: Recapping Day 3 of Training Camp – Go Birds! Podcast</a> James Seltzer, Eliot Shorr-Parks, and Bleeding Green Nation’s Brandon Lee Gowton are LIVE from the Jefferson Health Complex, recapping the third day of Eagles Training Camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BUWJG29PstvNv0epfXE6l\">Radio, Part 2: Good Thing Philly Is A Defensive City – Go Birds! Podcast</a> In the second part of Saturday’s radio show, James Seltzer, Eliot Shorr-Parks, and Bleeding Green Nation’s Brandon Lee Gowton react to the Eagles defense dominating the first week of training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/nick-sirianni-roobs-observations-devonta-smith-miles-sanders-sean-mannion/744862/\">Roob’s Eagles Observations: Are Nick Sirianni’s training camps really too easy? – NBCSP</a> Britain Covey has caught more passes than anybody the first few days of camp. Why? Quarterbacks love throwing to Covey because he’s smart, he knows the entire route tree and he catches everything. Covey only has 13 catches in three seasons – six of them in one game against the Falcons in 2024 – and it’s hard to imagine him having a role in this offense, but he’s the perfect practice player because he’s going to make the quarterback look good. We all know how good a punt returner Covey is. His 11.3 average is 9th-highest among active NFL returners with at least 50 returns and 4th-highest in Eagles history (behind Ernie Steele in the 1940s, Brian Mitchell and Darren Sproles). His 11.3 is also 9th-highest in NFL history by a returner who doesn’t have a touchdown. Which tells you just how consistent he is picking up big yards without any huge returns. Covey is clearly on the roster bubble this summer. If he makes the 53, it will be because of his punt return ability. But he isn’t hurting himself catching the ball the way he has.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/back-together-weekend-saturday-2026-nfl-training-camp\">2026 NFL training camp: Top seven takeaways from Back Together Weekend Saturday – NFL.com</a> It seems the split between A.J. Brown and the Eagles has produced better outcomes for both parties. Brown remains the talk of Patriots camp, where he continues to build a rapport with Drake Maye and cannot stop smiling, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss, while the vibes surrounding the Eagles’ offense in Year 1 under new OC Sean Mannion are much better entering the 2026 season. There’s a good reason for the latter: Quarterback Jalen Hurts might have more reliable protection in the new year. Guard Landon Dickerson, who battled injuries throughout much of 2025, spent his offseason working on recovery and physical preparation, leading him on a trip to Colombia for stem cell treatment that has him feeling much better as he embarks on another campaign. “Beautiful country, beautiful place. Trying to look to get treatment, keep my body healthy,” Dickerson said. “It’s my job, after all, so just exploring all avenues to try and feel good.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/meet-the-three-headed-dragon-in-the-eagles-secondary\">Meet the three-headed dragon in the Eagles’ secondary – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> Quinyon Mitchell joked around with reporters after Thursday’s practice when asked about an ESPN article which listed him as the sixth-best corner in the league. Does he think he should have been ranked higher? “I don’t know,” Mitchell said while smiling. “It’s cool.” The third-year corner out of Toledo isn’t focused on outside noise – even after being named a first-team All-Pro. He has been in the Eagles’ facility this offseason getting stronger – both physically and mentally – getting back to the basics and working on his technique. Ahead of the second day of Training Camp, Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio praised Mitchell’s work ethic. “I’m just trying to get better … every day I just put my head down at work,” Mitchell said of his coach’s compliment. “Each and every day I got to come out here, I got to earn my stripes.” “Did that mindset change at all? Earning All-Pro honors this past season?” A reporter asked. ”No.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nj.com/eagles/2026/08/eagles-prized-acquisition-is-learning-a-new-trick-that-could-unlock-another-level-pretty-awesome.html\">Eagles’ prized acquisition is learning a new trick that could unlock another level: ‘Pretty awesome’ – NJ.com</a> “I feel like here I am playing a little bit more off [coverage],” Woolen said after Thursday’s practice. “In my game, I would like that just because I am known for [being a ] press corner. But it would be nice not to press every play, too, right? Just to give a receiver a different look is pretty awesome. And to be able to learn from Vic is amazing.” According to Next Gen Stats, Woolen only allowed 0.5 yards per coverage snap in man coverage in 2025, the fewest among outside cornerbacks. Woolen also had a 31.3% completion rate playing man coverage, the lowest among players at his position.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132310/7-performances-of-note-from-the-patriots-seventh-training-camp-practice\">7 performances of note from the Patriots’ seventh training camp practice – Pats Pulpit</a> WR A.J. Brown: Doubs was not the only offseason addition to continue stacking strong days on Saturday, as A.J. Brown continued to look more in-sync with Drake Maye. Brown caught all three of his targets from Maye with his best work coming as he muscled a contested target away from Christian Gonzalez. The 29-year old receiver also added quick hitters on an out and slant before leaving practice early for what appeared to be rest related.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137700/buffalo-bills-injuries-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-suffers-calf-strain\">Buffalo Bills injuries: S C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers lower calf strain – Buffalo Rumblings</a> It’s warranted to have shown so much concern for Gardner-Johnson’s health, especially when there’s a chance that any number of other serious outcomes could have been diagnosed. We don’t know the severity of the injury, but multiple medical outlets debrief that a Grade 1 strain to the area takes anywhere between one to three weeks to heal. A Grade 2 lower calf strain can take anywhere from four to eight weeks to fully heal. Thankfully, this appears to be a minor setback for one of the Bills’ biggest personalities, and someone who could play a serious role during the 2026 NFL season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84229/packers-to-sign-a-former-starting-long-snapper-cal-adomitis\">Packers to sign a former starting long snapper Cal Adomitis – Acme Packing Company</a> Adomitis started for the majority of the 2022 to 2024 seasons for the Bengals, immediately coming out of Pittsburgh, where he was a college All-American. His first start was in Week 2 of 2022, following an injury to the team’s then-preferred long snapper Clark Harris. In 2025, he joined the Eagles after roster cutdowns, where he played nine games before being waived by the team in December. 10 days after his release from Philadelphia, he landed with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad and signed a reserve-futures contract with the team after the season. He remained on the offseason roster until June 11th.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168160/detroit-lions-signing-former-all-pro-veteran-linebacker-devin-white\">Detroit Lions signing former All-Pro veteran linebacker – Pride Of Detroit</a> Devin White will have a chance to compete for a primary reserve role with the starting jobs likely already taken by Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, and Malcolm Rodriguez. But with his experience and strong athletic profile, there’s certainly a chance he can make a run at a situational role on defense. [BLG Note: Former Eagles news.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/titans-sign-cb-mario-goodrich\">Titans sign CB Mario Goodrich – PFT</a> Goodrich spent the spring playing for Birmingham in the UFL and finished the season with 13 tackles and a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown. He also played for Birmingham in 2025 and appeared in four games for the Eagles during the 2023 season. He had five tackles during his time in Philly.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-depth-chart/93017/cardinals-place-dt-mustipher-on-ir-make-claim\">Cardinals place DT Mustipher on IR, make claim – Revenge Of The Birds</a> The Arizona Cardinals placed another player on IR on Saturday, the second player in two days. The day before, CB Jaden Davis landed on the list. Another defensive player, DT P.J. Mustipher, was placed on IR after a severe foot injury during the Cardinals first padded practice of training camp. Because of the timing of the transaction, Mustipher will completely miss the regular season. [BLG Note: Former Eagles news.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/211638/sam-howell-joe-milton-qb2-roster-battle\">Cowboys fans feel pretty sure about who will be QB2 for 2026 – Blogging The Boys</a> So when asked to choose between [former Eagles quarterback] Sam Howell and Joe Milton III, the Cowboys fanbase overwhelmingly chose Howell 80% to 20%. It seems like game experience carries a lot of weight in this battle, and at QB that can make sense. Howell has a whole season of starting under his belt. Hopefully, though, we never see either player hit the field in 2026 unless it is for mop up duty.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/428039/do-styles-chenal-luvu-hold-the-key-to-washingtons-success-in-2026\">Do Styles, Chenal & Luvu hold the key to Washington’s success in 2026? – Hogs Haven</a> Anchoring the middle, the inside linebackers appear to bring elite instincts, lateral speed, and bone-crushing physicality. While Sonny Styles is a rookie and unproven at the pro level, he is the son of an NFL player, and was drafted 7th overall for a number of good reasons. Expectations are high that Styles will step right into a high-performance group, and that the rookie will see a lot of play time alongside proven veterans Leo Chenal and Frankie Luvu. Frankie, in 2025, was asked to play out of position for much of the season to make up for a devastating number of injuries to other players. With him back in his natural position and in a scheme that is built to take advantage of his strengths, the group’s sideline-to-sideline pursuit ought to be perfectly complemented by the still-developing high-motor play of Jordan Magee, with Kain Medrano, and Ale Kaho competing for roster spots primarily on the strength of their special teams play.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/166516/kudos-wet-willies-after-4-days-of-training-camp-greenbrier-west-virginia\">‘Kudos & Wet Willies’ after 4 days of NY Giants training camp – Big Blue View</a> Abdul Carter — The second-year edge defender has been impactful throughout the first four practices. Of course, Andrew Thomas and the other offensive linemen are not in pads, making it more difficult to block. Carter might not win Defensive Player of the Year, but he does seem primed to make a big leap in Year 2.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/post/W_OijLbOlJBw\">Which team just gets the job done? – SB Nation NFL</a> Filling in the fourth spot on the grid we want a team that is almost going to feel ho-hum through the season. They are expected to win their division and they are going to follow through. There won’t be much to overcome, and they aren’t going anywhere near undefeated. 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Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785690194;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Makai Lemon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6904;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jalen Hurts\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13349;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Eli Stowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1090;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"44093fb2a456ad15102baf899ca366e8\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Commanders early training camp observations: Who has stood out?\";s:4:\"link\";s:182:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-training-camp/428067/commanders-early-training-camp-observations-jayden-daniels-odafe-oweh-antonio-williams-sonny-styles-treylon-burks\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"Training camp has been very guarded through the first few practices. Media has been told not to film certain parts of practice or talk about certain alignments/plays. Just trying to figure out which inside linebacker spot Sonny Styles is playing, and who is running with the secondary’s first unit is hard. Since camp practices opened […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12104:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nTraining camp has been very guarded through the first few practices. Media has been told not to film certain parts of practice or talk about certain alignments/plays. Just trying to figure out which inside linebacker spot Sonny Styles is playing, and who is running with the secondary’s first unit is hard.\n\nSince camp practices opened July 29, I have been taking as many notes as I can and have spoken to some people who have been in attendance to get their perspective.\n\nI have asked some situational questions, but the main thing I have been trying to glean before the pads come on Monday is this — who is standing out early on and for what reasons?\n\nBelow are the players I’ve heard the most about through three practices.\n\n\n\nCommanders offense\n\nQB Jayden Daniels\n\nThis is the guy everyone wants to hear about. Is the third-year quarterback under center more often? How many designed bootlegs is <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/team/coaches-roster/david-blough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offensive coordinator David Blough</a> running him on? Are his reads quick, accurate and decisive?\n\nDay 1 was a mixed bag, with the defense being significantly ahead of the offense (which is to be expected early on). From most reports, Jayden started off erratically but got better as the practice went on.\n\nDay 2 got better, with some really accurate passes in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 red-zone work. The tempo of the offense was said to be a lot better and ball placement was excellent.\n\nDay 3, the first practice open to the fans, was easily his best day. David Harrison guesstimated he had around a 75% completion rate during team periods (with a few drops scattered in there as well).\n\n\nFirst glance at my notes, I charted Jayden Daniels at about 75% today with no interceptions between his 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 reps.— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2083587023667912726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJayden Daniels does a good job of knowing when to turn loose on a throw. Can throw with touch but also has a fastball. Saw that today— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2083604072490303530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nWR Treylon Burks\n\nThe big-bodied vet missed the second day of practice with a sore foot (precaution), but I’m hearing he’s been looking the part running with the first unit. Jayden mentioned him as a player who has stood out early on during camp, and we all saw the nice catch in the end zone he had over Amik Robertson with both feet in. He was the receiver who was mentioned as making the most plays during the first practice.\n\n\nWho will be WR2 for the Commanders? Jayden Daniels is looking for players he can trust. Daniels is happy with the WR room, and specifically mentioned Treylon Burks. <a href=\"https://t.co/MgbnQF3BTZ\">pic.twitter.com/MgbnQF3BTZ</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2083650688240795777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n5 ➡️ 13 <a href=\"https://t.co/aZEZ84isD3\">pic.twitter.com/aZEZ84isD3</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2082564318348898308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWR Luke McCaffrey\n\nLuke McCaffrey’s name keeps being brought up from those who have attended practices. On Saturday, he was said to be the most targeted of the wide receivers during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11.\n\n\nCommanders WR Luke McCaffrey entering year 3 in Washington. Luke says you can tell the intent and detail in the David Blough offense. He also said Jayden has become more of a leader in the huddle. <a href=\"https://t.co/rr1BhuL9er\">pic.twitter.com/rr1BhuL9er</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2066965599733899695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nWR Antonio Williams\n\nGuys have been saying <a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/08/01/commanders-training-camp-five-takeaways-week-1/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antonio Williams continues to show the ability</a> to win quickly off the jump. Commanders reporters mentioned him as a standout candidate during the 2-point conversion team period on the first day.\n\nHe has also been getting some run with the first team and has been seen catching punts.\n\nWhen you get high praise from Terry McLaurin, you are doing something right.\n\n\nTerry McLaurin had some high praise for rookie Antonio Williams after today’s practice <a href=\"https://t.co/QNYYxWqecH\">pic.twitter.com/QNYYxWqecH</a>— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZachSelbyWC/status/2082896077628301617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nTE Ben Sinnott\n\nA surprise, but not a surprise, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SinnBe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben Sinnott</a> has been showing out through the first three days of camp. The big-bodied, versatile tight end has been stacking good days and has caught the eye of many early on.\n\nIn Saturday’s practice, he had an acrobatic catch on the sidelines during 2-minute drills that drew some applause from the crowd. That catch easily made up for an early drop.\n\nSinnott also threw a bit of shade at Kliff Kingsbury (although probably not intentionally) for how he has been used in this new offense versus his previous two season in Washington. \n\n\nBen Sinnott finally sees a path to revive his <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a>\' fortunes under David Blough. ⬇️ <a href=\"https://t.co/3M48wR3AoE\">pic.twitter.com/3M48wR3AoE</a>— Riggo\'s Rag (@RiggosRag) <a href=\"https://x.com/RiggosRag/status/2083511239355908140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nTE Colston Yankoff\n\nOn Day 2, Colston Yankoff had the catch of the day, going up between defenders to high-point a pass for a score. Reports had him just behind McCaffrey on Saturday with the most catches during team periods.\n\n\nColson Yankoff who had a really nice TD catch Thursday going up and over defenders will get some extra chances to shine with John Bates missing time with a hammy injury <a href=\"https://t.co/C90s4nCes8\">pic.twitter.com/C90s4nCes8</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2083527931083604416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nDefense\n\nOdafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson\n\nMultiple people have commented on Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson wreaking havoc throughout the first three days of practice. Both have explosive first steps and supposedly they are giving Washington offensive tackles all they can handle. Mind you, there are no pads on yet, and this will usually favor defensive linemen when working against the offensive front five, but if the explosiveness is any indication of what we’ll see once pads come on, we all may be in for a treat this season!\n\n\nThe burst off the line of Oweh and Chaisson is unlike anyone you’ve seen in Burgundy and Gold in a long, long time— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/FullCommandShow/status/2083551438060331233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nSonny Styles\n\nThe rookie has certainly looked the part early on in camp, flying all over and being in position to make plays. He has just missed a few interceptions early on, and people keep saying he has looked fast and decisive in this new defense. It sounds like he’s getting work at both MIKE and WILL and is someone who is in consideration for the green dot. Monday should tell us more when the pads are on for the first time this summer.\n\n\nLinebackers set the tone! Good morning from the Norton and Quinn school of LB coaching with quick studies Sonny Styles, Frankie Luvu, Jordan Magee, Leo Chenal and Ale Kaho<a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JPFinlayNBCS</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/MlinaresDC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MlinaresDC</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/wUf4Kt8V3Z\">pic.twitter.com/wUf4Kt8V3Z</a>— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) <a href=\"https://x.com/NBC4Sports/status/2082836496969605450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRookie LB Sonny Styles already wants ALL the responsibility 😤 Will he wear the green dot for this Commanders defense?<a href=\"https://x.com/sonnystyles_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sonnystyles_</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Commanders</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/heykayadams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@heykayadams</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ugxHgwpgVT\">pic.twitter.com/ugxHgwpgVT</a>— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/2082915674897186975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nNick Cross\n\nThe do-it-all safety for coordinator Daronte Jones has been as advertised early on. Folks have said Cross is flying all over the field and, if hitting was allowed, would have disrupted a bunch of plays. In Saturday’s practice, he gave running back Bill Croskey-Merritt a little love-tap after he caught a pass out of the backfield. Had that been live action, a MASSIVE collision would have occurred.\n\n\nNick Cross just popped Bill in the open field after Bill caught a swing pass. Turned and started jawing after— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/FullCommandShow/status/2083551830831698188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nRasul Douglas\n\nNewcomer Rasul Douglas has looked very good early on through three practices. The veteran cornerback had a pick-six off Marcus Mariota to end Thursday’s session and showed extremely well during Saturday’s session while working with the second group. Reporters have commented just how big he is in person.\n\n\nHere’s a quick look at CB Rasul Douglas. A guy that was literally everywhere on the field today. Definitely a great addition to the CB room. <a href=\"https://t.co/HR7nelBPLf\">pic.twitter.com/HR7nelBPLf</a>— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03/status/2083588174882754585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Teams\n\n\nIt appears Drew Stevens has been the first to kick during team periods. Does this mean he’s working with the first team? It may be too early to definitively say that, but it’s something worth monitoring. 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Daniels not only receiver surprising at Rams camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144923/rams-training-camp-mario-williams\";s:11:\"description\";s:293:\"Mario Williams knows what it’s like to be at the bottom and work his way up to a job, and based on camp reports he could make it difficult for the L.A. Rams coaching staff when it’s time to chose the last receiver on the roster. The second-year undrafted free agent could make a push […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7955:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Mario Williams #14 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after the catch during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMario Williams knows what it’s like to be at the bottom and work his way up to a job, and based on camp reports he could make it difficult for the L.A. Rams coaching staff when it’s time to chose the last receiver on the roster. The second-year undrafted free agent could make a push against the likes of Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield if he continues to stack days like the last one.\n\nIn camp observation from Saturday’s practice, <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-from-2026-rams-training-camp-wr-cb-battles-highlight-day-6\">team writers Stu Jackson and Zach Edwards highlighted Edwards as a surprising standout</a>:\n\n\nWide receiver Mario Williams makes some noise: After a quiet camp so far, Williams made a statement on Day 6. He had multiple receptions over the field, including a diving catch on a scramble drill from Bennett that brought applause from the crowd at LMU.\n\n\nWill Williams be this year’s most unexpected player on the Rams’ 53-man roster?\n\nWho is Mario Williams anyway?\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/player/mario-williams-46058910/college-261783/\">A four-star prospect in the 2021 recruiting class</a>, Williams chose to attend Oklahoma when he was the 15th-ranked receiver in the country. For context, that’s the same high school graduating class as Brian Thomas, Emeka Egbuka, Marvin Harrison, Malik Nabers, Xavier Worthy, and Keion Coleman.\n\nWilliams was ranked higher by 247 Sports than Harrison and Nabers.\n\nAfter catching 35 passes for 381 yards when he was paired with Caleb Williams, Mario also followed head coach Lincoln Riley to USC in 2022 with the quarterback.\n\nThat first season for the Trojans was rather successful, including 40 catches for 631 yards and five touchdowns, helping Caleb Williams win the Heisman.\n\nHowever, almost nothing went right for 8-5 USC in 2023.\n\nAlmost everybody’s production went down, including Mario Williams, finishing with just 29 catches for 305 yards and two touchdowns. With Caleb going to the NFL, and receivers like Makai Lemon and Zachariah Branch set to be the future at USC, Mario transferred again.\n\nBut this time, he was going to Tulane, and he would have to reclaim his status as a highly-touted receiver prospect once again.\n\nWilliams 2025 season\n\nTulane doesn’t have the same reputation or competition as USC or Oklahoma, but they could give Mario Williams a chance to be a WR1. <a href=\"https://www.si.com/college/tulane/news/posts/what-to-expect-tulane-mario-williams-shazz-preston\">SI’s Tulane blog highlighted some of his best traits</a>:\n\n\nMario Williams immediately brings explosiveness to Tulane’s offense. On any given play, Williams can take a bubble screen to the house and is one of the most difficult players to catch in open space in college football. \n\n\n\nWilliams did not make it to USC because of his inability to catch the ball consistently. It is common for some of the most explosive receivers to struggle with this trait because they are such threats after the catch that they focus on their next move before securing the football. That is the case with Mario Williams.\n\n\n\nSo, what does that mean for his role in the offense next season? Honestly, it does not mean much. Williams is so talented that keeping him off the field is impossible. In addition to his explosiveness, he brings an unmatched, infectious level of energy to the offense. Some receivers, like Odell Beckham Jr., are so productive that teams are willing to live with the drops. That is the case with Mario Williams.\n\n\nA year before Jon Sumrall helped the program reach the College Football Playoffs, the head coach focused his passing offense on Williams: 60 catches for 1,031 yards, 6 touchdowns.\n\nThat type of production didn’t help Williams get drafted, but it did rebuild him from an afterthought at USC to a player now going into his second year of Rams training camp.\n\nMario Williams on Rams\n\nWithout an invite to the combine, Williams was left to workout at the Tulane pro day, where speed was not his strong suit. He was only around a 4.50 despite being 5’9, 178. <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/article/tulane-boasts-star-power-receivers-230217050.html\">Sumrall, who is now the head coach at Florida, explained it’s never been about speed with Mario</a>:\n\n\n“Mario’s best trait is not speed, it’s not ball skills, it’s competitive nature. We would do our winter workouts last January and February and he had no problem on who he was matched up with that morning of the workout because we would pair guys up one on one all day. He would walk into the workout and let the guy know, you’re going to lose today because you’re matched up with me. I’m going to win.”\n\n\nIt’s that competitive nature that could catch the attention of Sean McVay.\n\nThe Rams only have two receivers who are 100-percent, undeniably locked onto the roster, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. And they were even open to trading one of those players earlier this year if it meant getting A.J. Brown. \n\nOf course, C.J. Daniels and Jordan Whittington might be 90 or 95 or even 98-percent likely to make the roster. I’m just saying, only two are 100-percent and that’s because L.A. didn’t make any major moves for a receiver like they could have if they had drafted Lemon or anybody higher than the fifth round.\n\nBut if we assume that Nacua, Adams, Daniels, and Whittington are on the roster, that leaves at least one open spot. Maybe two. Potentially three.\n\nMumpfield and Smith are the two next in line. Then there’s Tyler Scott, Brennan Presley, Tru Edwards, and Williams.\n\nSaturday was just one day of practice and the next standout could be Scott, Presley, or Edwards.\n\nWhen it comes time for preseason action, these are also the receivers most likely to be out there playing. If Mario Williams (46 yards, <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/rams-game-recap-preseason-2025\">1 TD in 2025 preseason</a>) has 100 yards in that first preseason game, maybe the Rams don’t use him the next time. Just as it could be true for anybody else who has a debut like that this year.\n\n\nStetson Bennett IV (4) to Mario Williams (1)* Los Angeles Rams 38 yards <a href=\"https://t.co/tT4GKuKqRA\">pic.twitter.com/tT4GKuKqRA</a>— NFL Touchdown Videos (@NFLTDsVideos) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLTDsVideos/status/1956914158219186600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 17, 2025</a>\n\n\nIt was only two years ago that Williams was being pushed out of a job at USC, where he had followed his coach and quarterback, needing a new opportunity to prove himself. He did it then. 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That\'s really cool to have, when you have all these different guys coming in to a brand new system, who have different experiences, some of us being younger, a lot of the vets, but we\'re all buying into the exact same plan because we trust him, because of how great of a coach he is and the man he is as well.\"The Giants have struggled to find coaching stability since the departure of Tom Coughlin, going from Ben McAdoo to Pat Shurmur to Joe Judge to Brian Daboll. Dart thinks they\'ve brought in the right guy in Harbaugh.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785688441;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1093;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"60105e0955244226a12534fffad54f0d\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Cardinals’ Walter Nolen re-injures left calf/leg/knee? What we know.\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/93024/cardinals-walter-nolen-re-injures-left-calf-leg-knee-what-we-know\";s:11:\"description\";s:290:\"One thing the Arizona Cardinals need is the ability to stop the run. Especially up the gut. Walter Nolen was drafted in the first round out of Ole Miss last year as a major player to stop this. However, Nolen spent most of this rookie year injured. He never had an injury at any level […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3085:\"\n\n\n \n Walter Nolen III #97 (Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOne thing the Arizona Cardinals need is the ability to stop the run. Especially up the gut. Walter Nolen was drafted in the first round out of Ole Miss last year as a major player to stop this. \n\n\nWalter Nolen III is walking along the end zone with a trainer. The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/AZCardinals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZCardinals</a> defensive tackle appears to be limping.— Zach Gershman (@ZachAZCards) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZachAZCards/status/2083301643018473689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nHowever, Nolen spent most of this rookie year injured. He never had an injury at any level until he hit the big boy club; then suddenly, he suffered a calf issue followed by a meniscus tear in December that required surgery. He did not participate in OTAs as the coaching staff was bringing him along slowly. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-injuries/92954/walter-nolen-leaves-arizona-cardinals-training-camp-practice-early-2026-edition\">RELATED: NOLEN LEAVES PRACTICE EARLY </a>\n\nAnd now that this year’s training camp is upon us, on the first day of padded practice, Nolen was seen walking off with trainers rather gimpy. He did not return to practice. Rut ruh. \n\nWhat we know is that it is the same leg that he had problems with last year: his left. During a practice session with the 11-on-11 drills, he hit an offensive lineman awkwardly and then was walking with a definite limp. At first, Nolen attempted to run it off, then jog, and then walk around. But it was apparent that something was not right. \n\nSunday, the Cardinals again take the field with an open practice from 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Afterwards, Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur will provide a short press conference. That will be the first knowledge of exactly what is wrong with Nolen, the severity of his current status, and what the team has done as far as X-rays or an MRI. \n\nWe assume it is nothing ACL-or MCL-related. The fact that he was walking and then walked the entire path off the practice field should illustrate this. More than likely, cramps are ruled out, and so far nobody has stated that his issue is anything significant. We will see at LaFleur’s presser. \n\nThis 2026 defense is counting on Nolen to perform. He was limited to just six games last year, so this 2026 defense is counting on Nolen to perform. Any significant loss of game time will hurt the ability to stop the run this year. \n\nIf Nolen’s injury is minor, raise your hand if the Cardinals should just shut him down for the remainder of training camp plus the preseason and then trot him out in Week 1?\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785688378;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:26:\"Arizona Cardinals Injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12552;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Walter Nolen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1094;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5d9419feadd99bde9386ed82cf626866\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Matt LaFleur: Tucker Kraft could participate in joint practice with Cardinals\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matt-lafleur-tucker-kraft-could-participate-in-joint-practice-with-cardinals\";s:11:\"description\";s:174:\"Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was able to ride a bike to the practice field — and to practice on it — on Friday, his first work since suffering a torn ACL on November 2.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3075:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_lambeau_260728\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"265932\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_lambeau_260728\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_lambeau_260728\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Green Bay Packers\",\"title\": \"Policy: GB won’t sell naming rights to Lambeau\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/ed-policy-says-green-bay-packers-wont-sell-naming-rights-to-lambeau-field\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-28T13:00:43Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was able to ride a bike to the practice field — and to practice on it — on Friday, his first work since suffering a torn ACL on November 2.With the primary goal having him ready to go for Week 1, Kraft could be back in the mix when the Packers engage in a joint practice with the Cardinals on August 26.Coach Matt LaFleur said it\'s a realistic target. \"I mean, he\'s got to hit all the benchmarks along the way, and if that\'s the case, then absolutely,\" LaFleur told reporters on Sunday.So far, LaFleur is happy with what he has seen from the third-round pick in the 2023 draft.\"I think we\'re obviously taking it slow with him because he\'s such an important player to us,\" LaFleur said. \"But, yeah, I think he handled everything great.\"Kraft is in the last year of a rookie deal that pays him $3.6 million in 2026. He has said he has no qualms about practicing <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tucker-kraft-has-no-hesitation-about-practicing-without-a-contract-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">without the long-term security</a> he has earned.And while LaFleur praised Kraft for doing so, here\'s the inescapable reality — if Kraft gets injured again, he won\'t get the kind of multi-year deal he\'d prefer to receive. At that point, the Packers would press the brakes, possibly with a one-year deal for 2027, until Kraft would be able to demonstrate that he\'s back to form.Of course, Kraft may feel compelled to do that now, given his 2025 knee injury. Which requires Kraft to take a calculated risk aimed at securing his reward. Ideally for Kraft, he\'ll get it before Week 1.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785688126;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9484;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tucker Kraft\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1095;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"223e6b98f76c6ddc155bfdcbe83d5b50\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"10 Observations from Day 4 of Jaguars Training Camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-training-camp/87013/10-observations-from-day-4-of-jaguars-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"Not to bury the lead, but Day 4 at the Miller Electric Center belonged to two players and both of them wear number 12. From a dominant defensive rep showing his game-flipping ability, to a deep ball that brought the crowd to its feet, Travis Hunter and the story of Day 4 are essentially inseparable. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8520:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: Arik Armstead #91 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates his sack against the Houston Texans with Josh Hines-Allen #41 during the first half in the game at NRG Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNot to bury the lead, but Day 4 at the Miller Electric Center belonged to two players and both of them wear number 12. From a dominant defensive rep showing his game-flipping ability, to a deep ball that brought the crowd to its feet, Travis Hunter and the story of Day 4 are essentially inseparable. But there was plenty more happening around the field. \n\nHere is a full breakdown.\n\nArik Armstead Sets the Tone Early\n\nThe defensive player of the day was decided before the first half of practice was over, in this writer’s view. Arik Armstead came out with the kind of physicality that serves as a reminder of just how dangerous a fully healthy version of him can be for opposing offenses. On the very first play, he welcomed Emmanuel Pregnon to the NFL in no uncertain terms, slinging the rookie guard to the ground on a D.J. Dallas run and forcing the back to bounce the other direction. Two plays later, Armstead recorded a tackle for a loss. As a tone-setter, it was about as convincing as it gets.\n\n\n\nPass Rush Depth Showing Up\n\nBeyond Armstead, the rotational defensive end competition produced two notable individual reps. B.J. Green II had an impressive pass rush sequence against Brenton Strange, ending with Strange rolling backward and Green collecting what would have been a pressure or sack in a live game. Zach Durfee followed that up with two pressures during team periods, his second strong showing of early camp. Both players are making a genuine case that the depth behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker is more competitive than originally anticipated.\n\n\n\nRodriguez and Mekari Turn Heads\n\nIn what was one of the more encouraging offensive reps from the run game, Patrick Mekari opened an enormous hole that allowed Chris Rodriguez to go untouched on what would have been a significant gain in the early teams period.. Rodriguez looked comfortable and decisive, with multiple positive plays throughout the session. This wad clearly a meaningful development for the back returning from a reported foot procedure, who missed the entirety of the offseason program. The chemistry between Mekari and Rodriguez in that sequence was notable, and it serves as a reminder that, yes the team may be managing Mekari’s reps early on, the right guard battle is far from settled.\n\n\n\nWalker Little, Anton Harrison Flip Sides\n\nWalker Little continued to work on the right side to open practice, while Anton Harrison lined up at left tackle and looked sharp doing it. Similar to the 2025 offseason, where the team worked Harrison at both left and right tackle, it’s not entirely clear whether this was a schematic experiment with Cole Van-Lanen on the Active/PUP List, or simply a rotational rep, but it is worth monitoring as the Jaguars head deeper into the offseason.\n\n\n\nTravis Hunter Show Continues\n\nThe top defensive play of camp so far was Travis Hunter’s interception and it is not particularly close. On a Nick Mullens throw intended for tight end Quintin Morris, Travis Hunter diagnosed the route, closed at full speed, and came away with an interception. The Mullens throw was ill-advised, attempting to fit the pass into triple coverage. However, Hunter was probably the only defensive back of the bunch I didn’t expect to come down with the ball at the time of the throw. The duel threat cornerback and receiver showed off his anticipation and closing speed, jumping over the outside shoulder of Quintin Morris, and returned the ball to the opposing 20-yard line. It was the kind of play that reinforces why the organization is committed to his cornerback role in 2026.\n\n\n\nHunter: Not Just a CB\n\nHunter made two of the top three plays of the day, on opposite sides of the ball. \n\n\n12 on the move! 💨<a href=\"https://x.com/Dream_Finders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Dream_Finders</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/JY4PUunvBL\">pic.twitter.com/JY4PUunvBL</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2083939398031142960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nFollowing the above deep completion early on (on a BJ Green likely sack), later in practice, Trevor Lawrence found him on a 40-yard deep ball that showcased his elite ball skills. Hunter went up and climbed the ladder over cornerback Preston Hodge, his former Colorado teammate, to bring the ball in with impressive concentration.\n\n\nDoing damage on both sides of the ball 💫<a href=\"https://x.com/Dream_Finders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Dream_Finders</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/kKxbDaGF0w\">pic.twitter.com/kKxbDaGF0w</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2083939412841246931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nLawrence Builds on Back-to-Back Days\n\nLawrence is having a camp and day four may have been his best individual session to date. His only blemishes on Sunday was\n\n\nA drop by Jakobi Meyers on a deep ball where the ball came loose as Meyers hit the ground, a hard play to categorize as anything other than a drop for a receiver who rarely makes that kind of mistake, and\n\n\n\nAn overthrow of Brian Thomas Jr, who had about four to five yards of separation on a sideline route 20-yards down the field.\n\n\nEverything else was sharp, decisive, and accurate. Multiple beat writers have noted that the offense is operating significantly ahead of where it was at this point in camp a year ago and that trend continued on Day 4, but with a heavier emphasis on the run game.\n\n\n\nParker Washington Closes Strong\n\nWashington finished the day with around four catches and the most decisive play of the offensive period, a double move that took him completely clear of the zone coverage with open grass in every direction. Lawrence found him in stride for the long, sliding grab touchdown with 10 yards of space. Washington also came down with a contested catch over the outstretched arms of linebacker Ventrell Miller, a play that was the early nominee for top offensive rep before Hunter’s interception took that designation.\n\n\n100th of many 🔥<a href=\"https://x.com/Dream_Finders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Dream_Finders</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/sWINR82943\">pic.twitter.com/sWINR82943</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2083950748677665090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nVentrell Puts His Stamp on the Day\n\nMiller’s day was a two-sided story. He made a physical tackle for a loss during the red zone team period that stood out as one of the more impressive linebacker reps of the first day in pads. The Washington contested catch on the other end of the ledger was equally notable, a diving effort that he very nearly came down with.\n\n\n\nPhysicality Ramping Up\n\nFollowing Sunday’s physicality and focus on the run game, Day 5 of training camp, on Monday, will mark the first fully padded practice of the 2026 Jaguars Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center.\n\n\nPads go on tomorrow 👀 Free camp tickets: <a href=\"https://t.co/fhVdfYT8Zm\">https://t.co/fhVdfYT8Zm</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/bFJQTDswmW\">pic.twitter.com/bFJQTDswmW</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2083929831612535225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs a final note, the only players who didn’t practice were linebacker Jack Kiser (knee), and offensive tackles Cole Van Lanen and Garrett DiGiorgio (both on the Active/PUP).\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785686696;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Jacksonville Jaguars News\";i:1;s:34:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12530;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Travis Hunter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Ventrell Miller\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1096;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d186668b90b0f7a0dbe0c2ea0c45a0ce\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"Cash, Stash, or Slash: Tyrique Stevenson\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-salary-cap/119683/cash-stash-or-slash-tyrique-stevenson\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"As we continue to look at potential candidates for extensions or roster turnover, we switch back to the defense, and we look at Tyrique Stevenson. Stevenson quickly became a fan favorite throughout his rookie season and kicked off year number two with a Pick Six against the Tennessee Titans. The sky was the limit for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3692:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Tyrique Stevenson #29 of the Chicago Bears holds the football after a play during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs we continue to look at potential candidates for extensions or roster turnover, we switch back to the defense, and we look at Tyrique Stevenson. Stevenson quickly became a fan favorite throughout his rookie season and kicked off year number two with a Pick Six against the Tennessee Titans. The sky was the limit for Stevenson, but since that Pick Six, he’s spent far too much time at his floor than his ceiling.\n\nStevenson has been wildly inconsistent with serious lapses in concentration during games. He’s had coaches call out his lack of consistency (with both coaching staffs), and despite being what should be a great fit, he hasn’t shined like many thought he would in Dennis Allen’s defense.\n\nTyrique Stevenson: Slash\n\nWith the three years he’s put in so far, there’s absolutely zero chance the Bears will give Stevenson an extension heading into the 2026 season. Stevenson will be an unrestricted free agent in March of 2027, but the question is, is there any way the Bears do something with Stevenson before he reaches free agency?\n\nSome of you might want to put Stevenson in the “Stash” category. What if Stevenson has a big year? What if Stevenson finally breaks out and becomes “the man?” I say, even if he does, I think there’s too much baggage to give out significant cash to Stevenson no matter how well he plays.\n\nIf Stevenson is a borderline Pro Bowl candidate and looks like he finally put it together, is it worth the Bears ponying up some sort of contract that would probably be in the ballpark of a 3-year deal worth around $15 or $16 million per season, maybe more? The Bears would probably have to guarantee Stevenson about 2 years of that contract as well. Should they be willing to do that?\n\nCan you be confident that after you pay Stevenson, he will continue to be focused and play consistently? After three of the four years he was with Chicago, that was not the case.\n\nI think Stevenson goes a similar path to Brisker. Last year we talked about Brisker and if he played well, would he be worth bringing back, despite the concussion issues in the past. Brisker didn’t get paid much at all by the Pittsburgh Steelers, which means the Bears easily could have brought him back, but they moved on. Now Stevenson is a better fit for this defense than Brisker is, but regardless, it was pretty obvious before last season that Brisker was going to be gone after 2025 no matter how he played.\n\nStevenson has those vibes right now. He is most likely going to start this year despite losing his job last year simply because there isn’t a lot behind him that can push for a starting job this season.\n\nStevenson showed plenty of promise, but the lows are what are going to push him off the roster. Even if he rebounds and has a great season, it’s not worth throwing a contract his way; there’s just too high a chance that it’ll bite you in the butt. If Stevenson leaves and gets a decent contract and goes on to great things, great for Tyrique, but it’s simply too high a risk to see if that can happen in Chicago.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785686400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:18:\"Chicago Bears News\";i:1;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:2;s:24:\"Chicago Bears Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10897;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Tyrique Stevenson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1097;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"701c05b8f699ce67d5f3a667e7cc7812\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Should Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs contracts blow up the running back market?\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/should-bijan-robinson-jahmyr-gibbs-contracts-blow-up-the-running-back-market\";s:11:\"description\";s:76:\"Great running backs should be getting more, relative to the receiver market.\";s:7:\"content\";s:4002:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_gibbs_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"690823\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_gibbs_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_gibbs_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons\",\"title\": \"Florio: Something\'s ‘clearly wrong’ with RB market\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/somethings-clearly-wrong-with-running-back-contract-market-mike-florio\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:40:56Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n As the saying goes, the market is the market. But what is the market?It\'s an important question as it relates to Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, as they hold-in (wisely) pending new contracts.The running back market is currently led by Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, with a new-money APY of $20.6 million. The prevailing view would be that Barkley\'s deal becomes the bar that Robinson and Gibbs should be trying to nudge a little bit higher.The other side of it is that they should be blowing the whole thing up. The receiver market is north of $42 million. Who would you rather have on your favorite team? Robinson or Gibbs — or Seahawk receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the current highest-paid receiver in the NFL?How about Robinson/Gibbs or Bengals receiver Ja\'Marr Chase, who pushed the receiver number to $40 million last year?The question, however it\'s resolved, is far closer than the gap between what Smith-Njigba/Chase are making and where the top of the running back market currently resides.That\'s not to say all veteran running backs should be making considerably more, even if they should. The best running backs touch the ball more often than the best receivers. The best running backs present defenses with a player who constantly needs to be tracked, wherever they go and whatever they do. The best running backs open up the entire offense.But they also present a much greater risk of injury, given the traffic of large torsos and limbs around and through which they constantly run. They are, at any given time, one play away from not being able to play for the rest of the season. The teams don\'t want to tie up that much cap and cap space in such hazards.For now, the question focuses on Robinson and Gibbs. Should it be a matter of getting them to $21 million or $22 million per year, or should they be north of $25 million?If Robinson or Gibbs were currently available to any team, wouldn\'t they get at least $25 million per year?That\'s likely the biggest issue the Falcons and Lions are facing. In Atlanta, former head coach Raheem Morris repeatedly said last year that Robinson is the best player in the league. In Detroit, the Lions have reconfigured the roster to make Gibbs the workhorse. They\'re still young; both are 24. They\'re in their primes, with plenty of tread on the tires. This is the time for them to get as much as they can. And it\'s easy to argue that they should get something closer to what the best receivers get than where the top of the running back market currently sits.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785684123;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1098;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"49794a2178c557074b4c3756cb61d9ed\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"T.J. Watt praises Mike McCarthy for not wasting time during practice\";s:4:\"link\";s:166:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172895/t-j-watt-praises-mike-mccarthy-for-not-wasting-time-during-practice-pittsburgh-steelers\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their first week of training camp practices on Saturday, going into an off day Sunday before the pads go on for the first time on Monday. After their Saturday practice, T.J. Watt sat down with Kyle Brandt of NFL Network and was asked about the biggest differences between a Mike […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2937:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) runs during a practice session at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their first week of training camp practices on Saturday, going into an off day Sunday before the pads go on for the first time on Monday. \n\nAfter their Saturday practice, T.J. Watt sat down with Kyle Brandt of NFL Network and was asked about the biggest differences between a Mike McCarthy training camp and a Mike Tomlin training camp.\n\n“[The] schedule obviously, number one, is just very different,” <a href=\"https://x.com/TheStandard412/status/2083615770878029881?s=20\">Watt said</a>. “Everybody here understands we’re practicing at a different time. The practice schedule is very different. We’re not sitting on benches out here anymore – it’s no wasted time.”\n\nWatt had one of the plays of Saturday’s practice, dropping back into coverage on an exotic blitz look and picking off Aaron Rodgers. It’s a big season for the former Defensive Player of the Year who is coming off a season in which he totaled just seven sacks. With a new defensive scheme, the Steelers are hoping Watt can revert back to his old ways and get back to ranking near the top of the NFL in quarterback takedowns.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172870/steelers-stock-report-after-day-four-of-training-camp-dk-metcalf-drew-allar\">Steelers stock report after Day Four of training camp</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172868/steelers-training-camp-aaron-rodgers-lights-up-fourth-practice-drew-allar-asante-samuel\">Steelers training camp: Aaron Rodgers lights up fourth practice</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172826/steelers-host-former-browns-safety-for-workout-rayshawn-jenkins\">Steelers host former Browns safety for workout</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172819/steelers-training-camp-mike-mccarthys-thumbprint-already-visible-in-pittsburgh-drew-allar-will-howard-germie-bernard#comments\">Steelers training camp: Mike McCarthy’s thumbprint already visible in Pittsburgh</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172813/mike-mccarthy-sees-major-role-for-asante-samuel-jr-pittsburgh-steelers-joey-porter-jalen-ramsey\">Mike McCarthy sees big things coming for Asante Samuel Jr</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785682021;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:33:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4070;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"T.J. Watt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1099;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6594cfa3e72b2c9a96843bd98d0f6466\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer could surprise in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137733/buffalo-bills-wr-joshua-palmer-could-surprise-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"Fans of the Buffalo Bills know that there will always be plenty of conversation around the wide receiver position. The team has one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Josh Allen, but there always seems to be room for conversation about whether the team has surrounded him with enough weapons. One of those […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3237:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 20: Joshua Palmer #5 of the Buffalo Bills runs during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFans of the Buffalo Bills know that there will always be plenty of conversation around the wide receiver position. The team has one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Josh Allen, but there always seems to be room for conversation about whether the team has surrounded him with enough weapons.\n\nOne of those weapons in 2025 was supposed to be wide receiver Joshua Palmer, who was the major investment made by president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane. Things got off to a decent start in the Week 1 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, when Palmer had five receptions for 61 yards. Unfortunately, things seemed to sputter a bit after that — where injuries and some inconsistent play had Palmer finish the season with 22 receptions for 303 yards.\n\nThe former third-round pick has been a bit of an afterthought this offseason, with most of the conversation focused on DJ Moore and Keon Coleman. Palmer was dealing with some nagging injuries during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, which didn’t help with the growing frustration from some fans (myself included). Conversations on social media questioned Palmer’s spot on the roster this season, with many speculating if a Brandin Cooks’ return was going to happen soon.\n\nWhile I feel that these questions were warranted and I could understand the frustration, Palmer reminded everyone on Saturday that he’s still one of the most-talented receivers on Buffalo’s roster. Anthony Prohaska from Cover 1 noted the following on Saturday:\n\n\n“Josh Palmer is the best route runner amongst the Bills WRs. If he stays healthy, he’ll be a useful part of the rotation. And addling DJ Moore allows Palmer to operate in roles and spaces that are better for his skillset.“\n\n\nSimilar sentiments were shared by those in attendance, with the official Bills social media accounts sharing video footage of a <a href=\"https://x.com/BuffaloBills/status/2083590203675926535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2083590203675926535%7Ctwgr%5E68c1a7bd970699725c73578483ff973622182db8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buffalobills.com%2Fnews%2Fwhat-we-learned-about-the-bills-on-day-3-of-training-camp-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BuffaloBills/status/2083590203675926535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2083590203675926535%7Ctwgr%5E68c1a7bd970699725c73578483ff973622182db8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buffalobills.com%2Fnews%2Fwhat-we-learned-about-the-bills-on-day-3-of-training-camp-2026\">highlight play</a> from Allen to Palmer. While one practice doesn’t mean that everything will work out for Palmer this season, it does serve as a reminder that Palmer could be a valuable member of Buffalo’s offense.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785681769;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5127;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Kyle Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7670;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Joshua Palmer\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1100;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6288f50dfe7282cd999db3f0c8bb414e\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Seahawks News: Elijah Arroyo making himself known at Seahawks camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171488/seahawks-news-elijah-arroyo-making-himself-known-at-seahawks-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"New Seattle Seahawks OC Brian Fleury promised more TE usage in the new offense, and it seems as if he is going to follow through. The tight ends have featured prominently and often at training camp, and Elijah Arroyo has been impressing. How high the ceiling for the young man, we do not yet know. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5583:\"\n\n\n \n RENTON, WASHINGTON - JULY 25: Elijah Arroyo #18 of the Seattle Seahawks catches the ball during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on July 25, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNew Seattle Seahawks OC Brian Fleury promised more TE usage in the new offense, and it seems as if he is going to follow through. The tight ends have featured prominently and often at training camp, and Elijah Arroyo has been impressing. How high the ceiling for the young man, we do not yet know. But Fleury is determined to find out. What about the new O excites you the most? How critical are the TEs, to you, in an improving Seahawks offense? Who’s your favorite ‘Hawks TE? Let us know in the comments below. Happy Sunday. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!\n\n#np Blue Wall of Ectoplasm by CG Tears\n\nSeattle Seahawks News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seasidejoe.com/p/this-is-why-the-seahawks-could-miss\">This is Why the Seahawks Could Miss the Playoffs – Seaside Joe </a>Seahawks fans give their top-2 reasons that Seattle could miss the playoffs\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-wr-tory-horton-hopes-to-pick-up-where-left-off-before-25-injury\">Seahawks WR Tory Horton hopes to pick up where left off before ’25 injury – Seattle Sports </a>The Colorado State product scored six TDs in eight games before a season-ending shin injury.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/after-a-hard-summer-on-the-farm-grey-zabel-is-having-fun-and-enjoying-training-camp\">After A ‘Hard’ Summer On The Farm, Grey Zabel Is Having Fun And Enjoying Training Camp – Seahawks.com </a>After spending the end of his offseason back home in South Dakota, taking care of his farm, Grey Zabel is excited to be at training camp for the “fun” part of his year.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-offense-breaks-out-at-training-camp-notebook/\">Seahawks offense breaks out at training camp | Notebook – The Seattle Times </a>Day 7 of Seahawks training camp featured a lot of wind at the VMAC as well as a lot of footballs flying in the air.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/01/are-the-seahawks-overlooked-5-reasons-to-take-supe/\">Are the Seahawks overlooked? 5 reasons to take Super Bowl repeat bid seriously – The Spokesman-Review </a>The Seattle Seahawks shouldn’t have to squeeze back into the spotlight.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/sharpening-toolbox-seattle-seahawks-drake-thomas-not-satisfied-breakout-season\">‘Sharpening My Toolbox’: Seahawks LB Drake Thomas Not Satisfied After Breakout Season, New Contract – Emerald City Spectrum </a>Sticking to a philosophy that has yielded tremendous success for the franchise under general manager John Schneider, the Seattle Seahawks have continued to happily open up the checkbook for deserving former undrafted free agents who put in the work and thrive on and off the field.\n\n<a href=\"https://seahawksdraftblog.com/curtis-allens-training-camp-report-day-six\">Curtis Allen’s training camp report (Day Six) – Seahawks Draft Blog </a>The first open camp day with the players wearing pads did not disappoint.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi/the-good-and-not-so-good-from-practice-6-of-seattle-seahawks-training-camp\">The Good and Not So Good From Practice 6 of Seattle Seahawks Training Camp – si.com </a>Friday showed a fight from the Seattle Seahawks in many ways\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49427699/seattle-seahawks-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 Seattle Seahawks training camp: Latest intel, updates – ESPN.com </a>Arguably no Seahawks player has stood out in any of the first seven practices of camp as much as <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4678006/elijah-arroyo\">Elijah Arroyo</a> did Saturday. The second-year tight end was the clear star on a good day for the offense.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv6Ekc-BU9g\">Seahawks Training Camp Week 1 Recap: Biggest Standouts, Moves & Rumors with Mookie Alexander – The Hawks Eye w/ Bryce Coutts </a>We’re LIVE tonight at 7 PM PT with Mookie Alexander for a complete recap of the first week of Seahawks training camp!\n\nNFC West News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-depth-chart/92973/cardinals-add-a-cb-lose-a-cb\">Cardinals add a CB, lose a CB – Revenge of the Birds </a>Jaden Davis headed to IR\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160883/49ers-former-1st-round-pick-ricky-pearsalls-season-is-officially-over\">49ers’ former 1st-round pick Ricky Pearsall’s season is officially over – Niners Nation </a>The 49ers officially signed Deebo Samuel\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/144900/can-davante-adams-do-it-again-in-2026\">Can Davante Adams do it again in 2026? – Turf Show Times </a>The veteran receiver can, and should, still be a major contributor for the Rams this season.\n\nFeed Post of the Day\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785681743;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Pre-Snap Reads\";i:1;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12521;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Elijah Arroyo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1101;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"35a2f8877e8c82a1e66cfac6c4d58536\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Buffalo Bills rookie LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr turning heads at training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp/137694/buffalo-bills-rookie-lb-kaleb-elarms-orr-turning-heads-at-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"Have the Buffalo Bills found another Day 3 gem via the NFL Draft? It sure feels like that’s the case with rookie linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr, even if it’s wise to pump the brakes as players have yet to put on pads at training camp. Still, when speaking of Elarms-Orr, it’s difficult not to get excited […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8331:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (52) trains during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images \n\nHave the Buffalo Bills found another Day 3 gem via the NFL Draft? It sure feels like that’s the case with rookie linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr, even if it’s wise to pump the brakes as players have yet to put on pads at training camp. Still, when speaking of Elarms-Orr, it’s difficult not to get excited about his talent and potential, and the opportunity continuously staring him in the face.\n\nThe Bills are implementing a new 3-4 base defense favored by first-time NFL defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. A former Bills safety in his playing days, Leonhard comes in seeking to attack opponents. It’s a sizeable paradigm shift to many players who, for many years, operated out of former head coach Sean McDermott’s discipline-based, zone-heavy “Buffalo Nickel” system.\n\nAmong those carryovers from McDermott’s tenure are presumptive starting inside linebackers Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams. When healthy, both players have given the Bills plenty of production on defense. The caveat is of course the matter of health, where both have seen more than their fair share of injuries. \n\nIn fact, Bernard and Williams are currently under a workload management plan because of injuries. For Bernard, he’s coming off surgery earlier this offseason to repair a serious ankle injury sustained during the 2025 NFL season — something that slowed down last season’s lone defensive captain, limiting his previously explosive nature all season. As for Williams, he sustained an injury during Organized Team Activities (OTAs), and was seen using crutches. Williams revealed at the start of this season’s training camp that <a href=\"https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2026/07/buffalo-bills-camp-day-2-the-stunning-rise-of-a-rookie-lb-whos-forcing-his-way-into-starting-lineup.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2026/07/buffalo-bills-camp-day-2-the-stunning-rise-of-a-rookie-lb-whos-forcing-his-way-into-starting-lineup.html\">he suffered a bilateral knee fracture</a>, which implies that both knees were affected.\n\nAdd it all up, and the grass sure does seem pretty green right now for a savvy first-year linebacker looking to leave a good impression on his coaches. That’s precisely what Elarms-Orr has done since being drafted by One Bills Drive 126th overall in Round 4.\n\nIt was a bit of a surprise that Elarms-Orr dropped so far this past April given the pre-draft buzz he generated. It probably surprised Buffalo’s key decision makers too, who played their hand well in landing him fairly late in the process. In fact, Elarms-Orr was the only linebacker Buffalo selected in the draft.\n\nA heady, instinctual, bona fide sideline-to-sideline linebacker, the 2025 First Team All-Big 12 honors TCU linebacker clearly piqued the Bills’ interest, hosting him on a Top-30 pre-draft visit. In the draft’s lead-up, many wondered if Elarms-Orr would be selected with Buffalo’s top pick this past April. To this point, it’s a move that’s paid off well for the team.\n\nWhether during minicamps or OTAs, Elarms-Orr has turned heads with his depth of knowledge, especially so in terms of Leonhard who’s praised his on-field efficiency and the ability to almost always be in the right spot for the defense. Earlier this spring Leonhard pointed out to reporters that Elarms-Orr picked up the defense well off the bat, even showing well in a communication role while controlling the huddle. \n\nNo one can deny that Elarms-Orr has taken advantage of the massive opportunity presented to him during the spring and early summer, which Leonhard pointed out in an early press conference. \n\n\n\"He\'s taken advantage of a huge opportunity.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bills</a> 4th round pick Kaleb Elarms-Orr has been running with the 1st team with Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams working back from injury. DC Jim Leonhard with high praise early for the rookie. \"He doesn\'t blink.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/tilFfDlLJo\">pic.twitter.com/tilFfDlLJo</a>— Jon Scott (@JonScottTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonScottTV/status/2082847263534035404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nHe’ll have to earn every snap but Elarms-Orr hasn’t looked back since picking up the ball, having seen run with the defensive ones beginning with those early sessions and now continuing to do so with the first week of training camp now in the books. He’s been observed working long after practice ends to refine his technique and claim as many reps as possible toward making an immediate impact in his first season. Dating back to those OTA sessions, <a href=\"https://x.com/IanMillsTV/status/2061928982862246111\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/IanMillsTV/status/2061928982862246111\">Elarms-Orr told Ian Mills of News10NBC that he “want(s) to be the starter Week 1.</a>”\n\n\n\"I wanna be the starter week one.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bills</a> rookie LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr is positioned to, at the very least, play a lotta snaps this year. The fourth-rounder says he wants to be on first team for week one. Jim Leonhard had some praise for the TCU product last week. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BillsMafia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BillsMafia</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/DXjbFxV5Bu\">pic.twitter.com/DXjbFxV5Bu</a>— Ian Mills (@IanMillsTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/IanMillsTV/status/2061928982862246111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nLike any rookie, every day provides a new chance for Elarms-Orr to learn and develop. On Day 3 of training camp this past Saturday, Elarms-Orr was lined up at starting MIKE with Bernard at starting WILL for team drills. Then later, it was Dorian Williams in at starting MIKE alongside Bernard at WILL for 7-on-7 work. \n\nThough Williams is now healthy, it’s reasonable to expect that Buffalo’s new defensive coaching staff isn’t resting on its laurels while trying to find the best players to fit their intended scheme. There’s still much left for Elarms-Orr to learn, which is of course true for any Bills defender making the transition to play in Leonhard’s system. \n\nThat Elarms-Orr has come in with such drive, determination, and on-field physicality speaks to his innate abilities. The valuable experience Elarms-Orr’s gained early in the process should only pay dividends — if not now, then perhaps down the road but sooner than many could have predicted.\n\nBeyond Bernard, Williams, and Elarms-Orr, the Bills are relatively thin at linebacker. The room is rounded out by Joe Andreessen, Jimmy Ciarlo, Theron Gaines, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, and Keonta Jenkins. Neither among veteran linebackers Matt Milano or Shaq Thompson have been re-signed despite both playing significant roles in 2025. In a vacuum, the current linebacker room seems to paint a fairly clear path to potentially substantial playing time for Elarms-Orr. \n\nThe football world knows that one play can change everything, which means health and availability is likely to be among the main factors in picking a starting pair among Bernard, Williams, and Elarms-Orr. There are three preseason exhibitions to get through, and it’s likely that trio sees extended run with the ones to properly diagnose the team’s starting linebacker prospects. \n\nWhen the dust settles, could Elarm-Orr be in line to wear a green dot as a rookie? If so, it’s something that hasn’t happened since 2018, when the Bills drafted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785681160;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";i:2;s:27:\"Buffalo Bills Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Kaleb Elarms-Orr\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1102;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7100864a55e788b0a3d21ec3670a5ce0\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Commanders News: Healthy Terry McLaurin ranked #13 among WRs for 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:166:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/427877/healthy-terry-mclaurin-ranked-13-wr-2026-jayden-daniels-rasul-douglas-ben-sinnott-treylon-burks-sainristil\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"The Daily Slop – 2 August 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles WUSA9 Commanders training […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:48686:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 27: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 2 August 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nWUSA9\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/jayden-daniels-commanders-training-camp-injuries-gratitude/65-e2db46d7-5aa0-4c58-b2e1-4131ba04f49c?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/jayden-daniels-commanders-training-camp-injuries-gratitude/65-e2db46d7-5aa0-4c58-b2e1-4131ba04f49c?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders training camp: Jayden Daniels turns 2025 injuries into gratitude</a>\n\nIn a WUSA9 one-on-one, Jayden Daniels said his injury-filled 2025 season taught him gratitude as he builds chemistry at Commanders training camp\n\nIn some ways, it’s easy to lead a group of guys who genuinely want to be part of something bigger than themselves as individuals. But convincing them you’re the one worth following is the hard part.\n\n\nJayden Daniels has a special relationship with Commanders Offensive Coordinator David Blough. Daniels thinks Blough is \"brillant\" <a href=\"https://t.co/z8YSn3Jd1W\">pic.twitter.com/z8YSn3Jd1W</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2083645106704245087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne of the main reasons, if not ‘the’ main reason, tight end Chig Okonkwo chose to come to Washington as a free agent was for the opportunity to play with Daniels. The tight end is not a wide receiver by label, but his potential to have a major impact on the team’s passing game is well established to the point where he may become the team’s second receiver in a lot of ways. \n\nTo that end, Daniels describes his new tight end as the type of player who “when the game’s on the line, (he’s) like, ‘Hey, 5, throw me the ball. You can trust me. I’ll go make a play.’” \n\n“You just want that dog mentality, not just from me and Terry or (left tackle Laremy Tunsil), other guys, but just from the whole offense.”\n\n\nWho will be WR2 for the Commanders? Jayden Daniels is looking for players he can trust. Daniels is happy with the WR room, and specifically mentioned Treylon Burks. <a href=\"https://t.co/MgbnQF3BTZ\">pic.twitter.com/MgbnQF3BTZ</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2083650688240795777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs those of us outside the organization continue to search for evidence of a true No. 2 wide receiver, however, “I commend Treylon Burks for what he’s done and the stuff that he’s battled throughout his career to get to this point,” Daniels said.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/jayden-daniels-commanders-training-camp-injuries-gratitude/65-e2db46d7-5aa0-4c58-b2e1-4131ba04f49c?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nWashington Post (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/08/01/commanders-training-camp-five-takeaways-week-1/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/08/01/commanders-training-camp-five-takeaways-week-1/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five takeaways from Week 1 of Commanders training camp</a>\n\nNickelback looks to be a rotational spot\n\nThe Commanders focused on red-zone drills during team periods in practice this week, so the defense typically lined up in a base formation, but they still frequently mixed in their nickel package. While Mike Sainristil took most of the nickelback snaps, it’s clear he won’t be the only player to spend significant time there.\n\nSafeties Nick Cross and Quan Martin also rotated in as slot defenders. While using a bigger nickel can be detrimental in man coverage, it allows Washington to keep more run support and blitz ability on the field.\n\nThe plan for the snap breakdown at nickelback will become clearer once Amos returns from injury. He’s expected to be a starter on the outside while Sainristil, Amik Robertson, Ahkello Witherspoon and Rasul Douglas are competing for the other spot. Sainristil, Robertson and Douglas have all spent time working from the slot, and they could take on larger workloads there if they don’t win the job on the outside.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/08/01/commanders-training-camp-five-takeaways-week-1/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nLast Man Standig (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/legends-injuries-and-big-man-catches\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/legends-injuries-and-big-man-catches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legends, injuries and big-man catches highlight Commanders camp practice: The Daily Install</a>\n\nBetter day for the receivers as well. Van Jefferson and Jaylin Lane were active pass catchers in 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills. I remain bullish on the sure-handed Jefferson’s opportunity, but he’ll have to show high rotation worthiness to make the 53. Dyami Brown and Marcus Mariota <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2083635878510125115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">connected down the field</a>.\n\nKicker scoreboard: Jake Moody made all eight field-goal attempts from various distances. UDFA Drew Stevens finished 7 of 9, with misses from 45-48 yards. He also connected from 50-plus, as did Moody.\n\nDan Quinn opened practice by having the offense run a play from the opponent’s 30 before sending out the field-goal unit. The attempts were all from 40-plus yards. Moody went 3 for 3. Stevens finished 2 for 3. During the standard six-kick session, Moody remained perfect while Stevens went 5 for 6.\n\nTE Lawrence Cager absolutely looks the part of an NFL tight end. With Bates sidelined, Cager used his extra reps to demonstrate his pass-catching ability. Whether he can beat out Yankoff for the TE4 spot remains one of the more interesting camp battles.\n\nFor more from Ben Standig, <a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here</a>\n\n\n\nBullock’s Film Room (this story can be read in full free of charge)\n\n<a href=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders-training-camp-round-up-0a7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders-training-camp-round-up-0a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rounding up and breaking down some clips from the first few days of Commanders training camp</a>\n\nAs you’ll likely know, I’m not a beat reporter and I live in Europe, so I’m not at these practices. If you’re looking for a report of everything going on at each practice, I suggest following the main beat reporters like Ben Standig, John Keim, Nicki Jhabvala and J.P Finlay, among others. All I can go off of is clips that get posted on social media. Unfortunately, the Commanders are annoying strict about what gets posted and shared online. So while teams like the Ravens are live streaming their training camp practices and seemingly every play from the Cardinals training camp gets posted online, Commanders fans get very little.\n\nBut after the first few practices, I’ve finally found enough clips to put together a post that is hopefully worth reading. So here is a few breakdowns of some plays from Commanders training camp that I was able to find online.\n\nAnother clip that stood out on the opening day came from <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03/status/2082551805502799899?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Informer reporter Skylar Nelson.</a>\n\n\nA quick look at Antonio Williams from today’s training camp practice <a href=\"https://t.co/L1ySGvDa3j\">pic.twitter.com/L1ySGvDa3j</a>— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03/status/2082551805502799899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nRookie receiver Antonio Williams lines up in the slot and runs what appears to be a choice out, otherwise known as a C.O. It’s a route that is designed to look like a choice route with the release and build up to the break, but the route is always designed to break outside, instead of having the actual choice to break inside or outside. Choice routes and the routes that work off of them are likely to be a significant part of this offense, so this rep is worth looking at in detail.\n\n<a href=\"https://open.substack.com/pub/markbullock/p/can-antonio-williams-play-the-st?r=fd8sn&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I wrote after the draft how Williams could be in contention for the Amon-Ra St.Brown role in this offense</a>. Being able to set up and execute choice routes and the group of routes in that tree is critical to playing that role effectively. Obviously it’d be great to see it against a defender rather than just on air, but you can see that the movement skills to run these types of routes are there.\n\nTo read more of this 700-word article, <a href=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders-training-camp-round-up-0a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-notebook-treylon-burks-back-together-saturday\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-notebook-treylon-burks-back-together-saturday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Training camp notebook | Treylon Burks returns to practice for ‘Back Together Saturday’</a>\n\nJeremy McNichols continues to show that he can make plays, despite being on the older side for a running back. He had a pair of nice runs to the outside during team drills, beating a few defenders to the sideline for a decent gain. McNichols has managed to stick around because he runs hard and knows how to pick up third downs in the passing game. It’s still unclear what the depth chart is going to look like at the position, but McNichols is continuously proving why he needs to be part of the rotation.\n\nThe receiver room is not perfect, but there have been moments where it’s easier to see why the Commanders like the options they have at the position. Burks has stood out at times with his size and ability to make contested catches; Daniels clearly trusts Dyami Brown and his abilities downfield; and Van Jefferson has managed to create separation with his route running ability. There’s always a chance for them to add another player, and the current bunch needs to prove themselves, but the depth is at least better than it was a year ago.\n\nWe had another interception today. This time, it was Qwuantrezz Knight who jumped in front of a pass from Athan Kaliakmanis. Knight is a player at the bottom of the roster looking to stand out. He’s a 2022 undrafted free agent who has bounced around multiple practice squads in the last four seasons. He’s not a roster lock, but plays like that could help him land a spot on Washington’s practice squad after roster cuts.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-notebook-treylon-burks-back-together-saturday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latest news from Commanders camp</a>\n\nSaturday, August 1\n\nSinnott had a mixed day with two drops — one coming on a perfect pass from Jayden Daniels into a narrow window. But Sinnott also made multiple catches.\n\nOne area Daniels has excelled at: getting through his progression in time so if he dumps the ball to his checkdown, that player has room to run. It happened again today with running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt.\n\nLinebacker Sonny Styles showed his length and speed. He broke up one pass in zone, using his long arms to close on the ball. Another time he flashed to the area where the ball was thrown. Had there been live hitting, he would have hit the target as the ball arrived.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-standouts-2026-treylon-burks-odafe-oweh\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-standouts-2026-treylon-burks-odafe-oweh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 standouts from Week 1 of Commanders training camp</a>\n\nTreylon Burks\n\nIt’s clear, however, that Burks is right in the middle of the battle for the No. 2 spot in Washington’s receiver room. If he can continue to put together consistently strong practices, there’s reason to be excited about his potential in the new offense.\n\nRasul Douglas\n\nHe seems to be a good personality fit for the Commanders’ secondary, and he’s already gotten an interception in practice, taking a pass from Marcus Mariota all the way back for a score in two-minute drills. He also seems to be a good fit for Washington’s new scheme; he’s been a solid zone cover corner, and the Commanders will likely run a lot of that in Daronte Jones’ new defense.\n\nDouglas is one of the most physically imposing players on the roster and one of the most experienced with 135 games played in nine seasons. The Commanders like their other options at cornerback, but Douglas’ combination of size, experience and knack for creating turnovers (he has 21 interceptions in his career) was something the Commanders didn’t have at the position.\n\nIt’s unclear yet where he fits on the depth chart, but it’s apparent that he will be a key contributor to their success.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-standouts-2026-treylon-burks-odafe-oweh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPro Football Focus\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pff-tackle-rankings-the-top-32-players-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pff-tackle-rankings-the-top-32-players-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tackle Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season</a>\n\n9. <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/laremy-tunsil/10647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laremy Tunsil</a>, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/washington-commanders/32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Commanders</a>\n\nLittle went right for the Commanders in 2025, but Tunsil played to the best of his ability protecting the blind side last season. Over 14 appearances, Tunsil gave up just 15 pressures, including two sacks, while registering an excellent 88.9 PFF pass-blocking grade. He also recorded a career-high 75.3 PFF run-blocking grade. Tunsil has played at an incredibly strong level for the majority of his career, and that shouldn’t change in 2026.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pff-tackle-rankings-the-top-32-players-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPro Football Focus\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wide Receiver Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season</a>\n\n13. <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin/48229\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a>, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/washington-commanders/32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Commanders</a>\n\nMcLaurin’s 2025 season was disrupted by injuries, ending his streak of five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Even so, he earned a career-high 87.0 PFF receiving grade despite playing just three games with star quarterback <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels/97993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a>. Assuming both stay healthy, McLaurin and Daniels have shown they can form one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterback-receiver duos.\n\n17. <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs/9579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stefon Diggs</a>, Free Agent\n\nComing off an ACL tear that ended his 2024 season, Diggs proved during his lone season in New England that he can still be a valuable contributor on a championship contender. He recorded his seventh career 1,000-yard season. During the regular season, he ranked seventh among qualified wide receivers in yards per route run (2.42) and PFF receiving grade (87.5). He would significantly improve most receiving corps around the league\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/best-nfl-team-fits-for-notable-remaining-free-agents-stefon-diggs-to-nfc-east\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/best-nfl-team-fits-for-notable-remaining-free-agents-stefon-diggs-to-nfc-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best NFL team fits for notable remaining free agents: Stefon Diggs to NFC East?</a>\n\nStefon Diggs WR – Washington Commanders\n\nGregg Rosenthal 101 ranking: <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-101-nfl-free-agents-of-2026-who-are-the-best-players-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No. 55</a>\n\nCleared of any NFL discipline and <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/free-agent-wr-stefon-diggs-there-is-no-wr2-better-than-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">touting himself</a> as the best WR2 in all the land, Diggs would seem to be a fit for every wide receiver-needy squad, of which there are an abundance. Diggs has done well with young QBs on the rise — Josh Allen and Drake Maye — and Jayden Daniels badly needs a reliable second option opposite Terry McLaurin. Diggs is a Maryland native who played in high school and college there, and Washington general manger Adam Peters loves signing veterans to one-year deals.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/best-nfl-team-fits-for-notable-remaining-free-agents-stefon-diggs-to-nfc-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/post/k53KTAiIb8vj\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/post/k53KTAiIb8vj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From Hogs Haven</a>:\n\nStefon has primarily become a slot/intermediate player at this point in his career and only played around 55% of the Patriots <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DiggSt00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offensive snaps</a> last season. He was still heavily targeted whenever he was on the field, ending up with a whopping 102 targets for a part-time player. David Blough already has several slot options there, including Antonio Williams, but beat writer David Harrison believes there is room for both to <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2083241527736967220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">co-exist</a>.\n\nFull Command had an interesting clip that is posted below detailing an example of how Diggs could fit besides McLaurin and Williams. With the first few days of camp in the books, would you sign Diggs to an appropriate contract?\n\n\nAn example of how the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> could run under-center, play-action offense out of tight splits with Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin and Antonio Williams all sharing the field Diggs was 8th in the NFL in receiving yards on motion plays last year <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/2CFOY8S1dO\">pic.twitter.com/2CFOY8S1dO</a>— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/FullCommandShow/status/2083248480512798732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nHogs Haven\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/post/tOWGHdLFp9f8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/post/tOWGHdLFp9f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Riggins joins Commanders preseason broadcast team</a>\n\nLegendary running back John Riggins was at Commanders training camp on Saturday for the summer’s first practice in front of fans. He wasn’t just there to shake hands and pose for pictures.\n\nThe team also announced that Riggins — who will have his number retired later this year — would join the team’s preseason’s broadcasts as a color analyst and be a contributor to their podcast offerings.\n\nThe preseason broadcast team will now feature Dan Hellie (play-by-play), Brian Mitchell (color analyst), Riggins (color analyst) and Bryan Colbert (sideline reporter).\n\n\nSome special news announced before practice today: <a href=\"https://t.co/XUfMCU1tCH\">pic.twitter.com/XUfMCU1tCH</a>— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZachSelbyWC/status/2083531164740964541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOther teams boast great players. Hall of Fame players. Legends. But only one team (sorry Jets) can claim Riggo. Because there is only one Riggo. <a href=\"https://t.co/mnnYdktKJm\">pic.twitter.com/mnnYdktKJm</a>— Washington Football Memories (@skinsmemories77) <a href=\"https://x.com/skinsmemories77/status/2083546992731410657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/post/tOWGHdLFp9f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPhotos\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-commanders-take-the-field-for-back-together-saturday#c45f66a7-253f-4e0d-804b-afa1736381a0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-commanders-take-the-field-for-back-together-saturday#c45f66a7-253f-4e0d-804b-afa1736381a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHOTOS | Commanders take the field for ‘Back Together Saturday’</a>\n\nFans were in attendance at training camp for the first time this year as the Commanders continued their work on the field. Check out the top photos from the morning.\n<a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/nldrwcgspitnr5s7ot5i.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/jq3nislv3vb5vrxeg25o.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/jdfxzclzqxhxcxk8vk2y.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/qk6qeaianatllt0k7yjb.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/piyzattgtrgtgxvahrwu.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/jqtkw6ceckysznknswhu.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\n\nCommand Center LIVE for Back Together Saturday and public practice No. 1! <a href=\"https://t.co/ZdKp2qE5Du\">https://t.co/ZdKp2qE5Du</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2083531303333294345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nWHAT I SAW | Washington Commanders TRAINING CAMP REVIEW! Jayden Daniels and Co. SHARP?\n\n\n\n\nDay 4 of training camp. Injury updates; a different look today for the D and how the O fared. Some nice Daniels passes; the C position. A little WR talk. More. <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNRichmond?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@espnrichmond</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/aZZKLJcIUS\">https://t.co/aZZKLJcIUS</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2083629517319336168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/211863/jerry-jones-stadium-sun-curtains\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/211863/jerry-jones-stadium-sun-curtains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerry Jones offered surprising update on curtains at Cowboys games</a>\n\nJerry spoke to Mike Doocy on Saturday and said that the Cowboys were giving a thought to tinting the windows the way that FIFA did for the World Cup matches that the building hosted this summer (you know, the ones at “Dallas Stadium”). It is worth noting that the afternoon sun and the impact it has on the building is different in June than October, but the point is/was that FIFA did not take a chance that the play on the field would be compromised.\n\nObviously Jerry saying that the Cowboys were simply thinking about this is not the same thing as legitimate action being taken; however, anyone who has followed the team and this storyline for some time knows that Jerry has historically completely shut down any talk of this kind. That he is even remotely open to some sort of change feels worth talking about at the very least.\n\n\nYou know those curtains inside AT&T Stadium and how they were used for the World Cup? Well Jerry told <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeDoocyFox4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MikeDoocyFox4</a> and me that he’s considering tinting the windows because he likes the effects. “We’re giving that a thought.” So there’s that guys! He’s thinking about it.… <a href=\"https://t.co/U3eglVG2He\">pic.twitter.com/U3eglVG2He</a>— Sam Gannon (@SamGannon87) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamGannon87/status/2083723430684459041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/211863/jerry-jones-stadium-sun-curtains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/166516/kudos-wet-willies-after-4-days-of-training-camp-greenbrier-west-virginia\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/166516/kudos-wet-willies-after-4-days-of-training-camp-greenbrier-west-virginia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The good and the bad of the first four days of training camp</a>\n\nArvell Reese/Tremaine Edmunds — When the Giants drafted Reese No. 5 overall, they were excited about how the size and athleticism of the duo of inside linebackers could impact the passing game in the middle of the field. We have seen that manifest over the first four practices with interceptions, batted passes, and with Jaxson Dart carefully trying to float passes over them.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/166516/kudos-wet-willies-after-4-days-of-training-camp-greenbrier-west-virginia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBleeding Green Nation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178368/eagles-training-camp-day-3-injury-report\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178368/eagles-training-camp-day-3-injury-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eagles training camp Day 3 injury report</a>\n\nUnfortunately, there were also several injuries during practice:\n\n\nRookie OLB Keyshawn James-Newby was injured during team drills and ended up being carted to the medical tent.\n\n\n\nRookie OL Micah Morris also left practice early and was evaluated in the medical tent.\n\n\n\nRookie OG Jaeden Roberts was unable to put any weight on his left leg after suffering an injury during the last play of the developmental period, and had to be carted inside.\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178368/eagles-training-camp-day-3-injury-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7483256/2026/07/31/browns-jimmy-haslam-myles-garrett-quarterbacks/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7483256/2026/07/31/browns-jimmy-haslam-myles-garrett-quarterbacks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Owner Jimmy Haslam on Browns 2026 win total: ‘Take the over’</a>\n\n“I think the odds (on the season win total) are for us to win 5 1/2 games,” Haslam said. “I’d take the over.”\n\nThe Browns’ full training camp opened Wednesday, and most of the external focus is on the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. The Browns acquired 25-year-old defensive end Jared Verse and three future draft picks, including a 2027 first-rounder, from the Los Angeles Rams in the Garrett trade, and the long-term winner of the quarterback job might not arrive in Cleveland until next April via the 2027 NFL Draft.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7483256/2026/07/31/browns-jimmy-haslam-myles-garrett-quarterbacks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\n\nWhich current NFL coordinators are future Head Coaches? 15 Names You NEED to Know Ahead of the 2026 Season⬇️<a href=\"https://t.co/uIFW11DriY\">https://t.co/uIFW11DriY</a>— PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2083569781127688336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nGone camping ⛺️ <a href=\"https://t.co/DoR3wZwOyM\">pic.twitter.com/DoR3wZwOyM</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2083885526726095025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWR Terry McLaurin signing autographs after the team’s first Fan day at Training Camp <a href=\"https://t.co/slsDj0Z90R\">pic.twitter.com/slsDj0Z90R</a>— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03/status/2083582318409621866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDavid Blough trick play alert! <a href=\"https://t.co/W18ntemlIH\">https://t.co/W18ntemlIH</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2083572093879255469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Commanders worked out 10 free agents on Saturday including three tight ends and three interior offensive linemen. C Gus Hartwig, a 2025 UDFA, played his college career at Purdue, otherwise known as David Blough\'s alma mater. TE Donald Parham, a Washington practice squad… <a href=\"https://t.co/VJUOUWNge6\">pic.twitter.com/VJUOUWNge6</a>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2083659705566531650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDay 3 first to the field is … drumroll … Johnny Newton <a href=\"https://t.co/aqpMMd1nK9\">pic.twitter.com/aqpMMd1nK9</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2083519539610853781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDuring <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> training camp today, excited fans broke the fence when Jayden Daniels was signing autographs 😳 (H/t:<a href=\"https://x.com/razau__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@razau__</a> / razaumerani on TikTok) <a href=\"https://t.co/1cuLTz3nSl\">pic.twitter.com/1cuLTz3nSl</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2083633357850599527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n🎯🎯🎯<a href=\"https://x.com/SeatGeek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeatGeek</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/5uNs1J8cYD\">pic.twitter.com/5uNs1J8cYD</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2083674131015622901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nQuick DQ Morning Presser Notes: • The 1st padded practice will be on Monday • TE John Bates will be OUT a couple weeks due to Hamstring Injury • WR Treylon Burks will be back at practice today— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03/status/2083526579951374567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJake Moody 7/7 today on field goals. Drew Stevens 7/8.— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2083560073918349800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe more I watch this receiver group, I understand why the team feels good about what they have. Burks, Jefferson and Dyami all have looked solid in camp so far. The depth is certainly better than a year ago— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZachSelbyWC/status/2083547451290431974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI’ve never seen a DB be upset by a PBU until today. Rasul Douglas appeared frustrated that he broke up a pass but did not catch it for the interception. Dan Quinn said he wanted takeaways and Adam Peters has signed a player that clearly breaths that mindset. INTs > PBUs— CWallSports (@cwallse) <a href=\"https://x.com/cwallse/status/2083548782508040397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFat man catches <a href=\"https://t.co/M6VxXJ5sc7\">pic.twitter.com/M6VxXJ5sc7</a>— Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) <a href=\"https://x.com/10zJohnson/status/2083537541270028710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHere’s a quick look at CB Rasul Douglas. A guy that was literally everywhere on the field today. Definitely a great addition to the CB room. <a href=\"https://t.co/HR7nelBPLf\">pic.twitter.com/HR7nelBPLf</a>— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03/status/2083588174882754585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRasul Douglas has been all around the ball in today’s seven on seven drills. Nearly came up with three or four interceptions just unable to close on any.— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2083560019765645554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI’ve never seen a DB be upset by a PBU until today. Rasul Douglas appeared frustrated that he broke up a pass but did not catch it for the interception. Dan Quinn said he wanted takeaways and Adam Peters has signed a player that clearly breaths that mindset. INTs > PBUs— CWallSports (@cwallse) <a href=\"https://x.com/cwallse/status/2083548782508040397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThis got caught up in my drafts yesterday – Sonny Styles getting coached up by Ken Norton and Dan Quinn <a href=\"https://t.co/mTXDURM4sl\">pic.twitter.com/mTXDURM4sl</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2083598314562347481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n“Guys are flying around” Jayden Daniels’ has the best view of the Commanders new defense, and QB1 is impressed. <a href=\"https://t.co/ROzzekkC2M\">pic.twitter.com/ROzzekkC2M</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2083656048250953830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nthe Odyssey edit to end all edits <a href=\"https://t.co/BEsY4wUsN9\">pic.twitter.com/BEsY4wUsN9</a>— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2083601483572920448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHere’s a quick look at WR Jaylin Lane from today’s training camp practice <a href=\"https://t.co/LgwoaiYA45\">pic.twitter.com/LgwoaiYA45</a>— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03/status/2083606328627298404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTrent Scott, Brandon Coleman and Tyler Cooper are snapping after practice with Mariota and Hartman <a href=\"https://t.co/PLdn88ehhL\">pic.twitter.com/PLdn88ehhL</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2083563371152949439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBrandon Coleman on playing center … snapped a little at TCU but hasn\'t really done it before \"gotta be ready if I get thrown in the fire\" <a href=\"https://t.co/n1YnkOiB0n\">https://t.co/n1YnkOiB0n</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/p2HYEqgh7q\">pic.twitter.com/p2HYEqgh7q</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2083574943082553785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDay 3 of Commanders\' training camp just wrapped up. Some thoughts. 🏈 1st day with fans and the facility was packed. 🏈 Jayden Daniels made a couple of incredible throws. He had one pass to Ben Sinnott (wasn\'t caught) where he was on the move and throwing across his body that…— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) <a href=\"https://x.com/GrantPaulsen/status/2083583525043716399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGuys back returning today: Burks, McCaffrey, Sainristil, Lane, Cracraft, Williams, Henry Jr.— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZachSelbyWC/status/2083537591068999825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRecap of today’s <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> practice – the fans showed out – offense looked its best 📈 – Center issues are real 📉 – Pads on Monday 💥 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/team980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@team980</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/1067theFan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1067theFan</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/RVapHz9Zpu\">pic.twitter.com/RVapHz9Zpu</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2083571306541248795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Commanders gave fans a little something extra at Back Together Again Fan Day. Washington dialed up a trick play during practice, drawing one of the biggest reactions from the crowd as the offense mixed in a little creativity.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/1gEdHMBQfd\">pic.twitter.com/1gEdHMBQfd</a>— Reedie & Zee (@reedieandzee) <a href=\"https://x.com/reedieandzee/status/2083573334478819733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJohn Riggins on the current training camp practices: \"I will say Brian, I think we could probably make it today because they got 90 minutes on the clock, and I if I may say so, they don\'t do dick while they\'re out there.\" Never change Riggo! <a href=\"https://t.co/UGuO6zme2O\">https://t.co/UGuO6zme2O</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2083535616789106957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThey don\'t call me kicking Paulsen for nothing. Your kicking battle update. Drew Stevens: 7-of-9 on the day. Jake Moody: 8-of-8 on the day. Stevens was good from 34, 39, 43, 46, 48, 50 and 53. His only misses were from 46 and 48.— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) <a href=\"https://x.com/GrantPaulsen/status/2083588197657821389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nYou know the saying how the defense is always ahead of the offense early in camp? I asked Sam Cosmi if it’s true and I thought his answer was good <a href=\"https://t.co/xRJke7QQqZ\">pic.twitter.com/xRJke7QQqZ</a>— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2083660285844365640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThat’s Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy now. Commanders better move on Diggs before the Chiefs up their offer. <a href=\"https://t.co/TxcUA6RJVx\">https://t.co/TxcUA6RJVx</a>— Brian Murphy (@bmurph13) <a href=\"https://x.com/bmurph13/status/2083607474603483158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#49ers</a> WR Ricky Pearsall, who has been bothered by a PCL injury, is having surgery to repair the ligament, procedure that ends his season, GM John Lynch announced. A frustrating outcome for SF. <a href=\"https://t.co/SqlEwYDnIU\">pic.twitter.com/SqlEwYDnIU</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2083596875270111233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFalcons, guard Matthew Bergeron agree to four-year, $96M extension with $60M guaranteed. (via <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mikegarafolo</a>, <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JFowlerESPN</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/r2K9nZ0JMk\">pic.twitter.com/r2K9nZ0JMk</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2083593816804864452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLions sign LB Devin White. <a href=\"https://t.co/GIylAS8hLU\">pic.twitter.com/GIylAS8hLU</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2083651693355426223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWhat is going on in SF???? <a href=\"https://t.co/9Yn2Lqp7aB\">https://t.co/9Yn2Lqp7aB</a>— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) <a href=\"https://x.com/Marcus_Mosher/status/2083619547555271049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBroncos Coach Sean Payton told <a href=\"https://x.com/cfrelund?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cfrelund</a> Cynthia Frelund and me today that the Broncos will explore bringing in free agent tight end Taysom Hill, who played for Payton with the Saints.— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) <a href=\"https://x.com/wyche89/status/2083624421047337340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJayden Daniels’ HS jersey spotted at camp <a href=\"https://t.co/5lJZ54vVdX\">pic.twitter.com/5lJZ54vVdX</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2083517611791339652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nwell that took a turn 🫪 <a href=\"https://t.co/qZVXIOL3F9\">pic.twitter.com/qZVXIOL3F9</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2083650978071646718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWe HAVE to start making podcast equipment more expensive 🤦‍♂️ <a href=\"https://t.co/fU6srEZRDd\">pic.twitter.com/fU6srEZRDd</a>— 𝒆𝒍𝒊… (@CMNDERS) <a href=\"https://x.com/CMNDERS/status/2082178149782295021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nbrb playing this on loop <a href=\"https://t.co/O6VNeat06m\">pic.twitter.com/O6VNeat06m</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2083704331552149923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/181c9KwEtC\">https://t.co/181c9KwEtC</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/92FRctNXQ3\">pic.twitter.com/92FRctNXQ3</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2083720470591906235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785681000;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1103;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aee098c500da87186010ffbb0dd5c061\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Cowboys fans feel pretty sure about who will be QB2 for 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/211638/sam-howell-joe-milton-qb2-roster-battle\";s:11:\"description\";s:281:\"This one was a blowout. Usually when we do polls here on BTB, the results are close, or at least they are not slanted too heavily in one direction. Not this time. Earlier in the week we presented you with the two options to be the backup for Dak Prescott in 2026. This is not […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1516:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Sam Howell (16) and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) go through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images \n\nThis one was a blowout. Usually when we do polls here on BTB, the results are close, or at least they are not slanted too heavily in one direction. Not this time.\n\nEarlier in the week we presented you with the two options to be the backup for Dak Prescott in 2026. This is not just a formality given the injury problems Dak Prescott has had as he has gotten older. 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The Giants, of course, hired John Harbaugh, an old-school coach with a Super Bowl title and an 18-year track record filled with success. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4468:\"\n\n\n \n Darius Slayton | Getty Images \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — At the end of the 2025 season, New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton told media that he hoped the team would hire a Coughlin-esque head coach. The Giants, of course, hired John Harbaugh, an old-school coach with a Super Bowl title and an 18-year track record filled with success.\n\nSo, did Slayton get what he wanted?\n\n“I would say so,” Slayton told assembled media at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center on Friday. “Yeah, absolutely. I feel like he’s in that echelon, that ilk. He obviously came from arguably one of the most old-school divisions in football of the Ravens and the Steelers. I definitely think he’s what we needed. There’s definitely been a sense of accountability off the rip, which has been huge for us. 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He admitted that last season, when he had the second-lowest production of his seven-year NFL career, he played through the issue.\n\n“I pretty much started with it last season, and just kind of played that way throughout the whole season,” he said. “Just because I wasn’t going to just cut the season short with the surgery or anything. I got through last year, and then I tried to kind of rehab it in the offseason, and it just didn’t really work. So, I just went ahead and got the procedure done.”\n\nSlayton admitted that the hernias had “a good bit” of impact on his season.\n\n“I’m not a big excuse person. So, at the end of the day, I could have played better regardless, but obviously it’s different when maybe you’re used to being able to catch the ball a little easier,” Slayton said. “You’re having to strain a little more and maybe come up an inch short here or there. But at the end of the day, if you’re out there, you’ve got to make it happen.”\n\nSlayton has had a quiet start to training camp, but he has been on the field taking a full complement of reps every day.\n\n“I need to be able to run. I need to be able to move how I’m accustomed to being able to move,” Slayton said. “Honestly, once that’s all done, I believe I’ll play to a level that I need to play at.”\n\n‘The old guy role’\n\nThe trade of Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals left the 29-year-old Slayton, a fifth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, as the longest-tenured Giant.\n\n“Everybody keeps trying to fit me in the old guy role,” Slayton said. “But you know Odell’s [Beckham] older than me, Braxton’s [Berrios] older than me, JuJu’s [Smith-Schuster] the same age as me,” Slayton said. “So, I’m trying to shake that narrative. But, no, other than that, I feel like I’ve always just kind of been a glue guy. Kind of a do-it-all guy. There’s not really too much for a receiver position that I’m not capable of doing. My plan is to fill whatever holes need to be filled and be successful at my role.”\n\nSlayton has made a career out of exceeding expectations and always becoming a key part of the Giants’ offense. 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We’re digging back into the mailbag to answer your questions. The one answering them probably is the least insightful person on this site, but hey, we have fun doing it, right? So far, foot is in my mouth for De’Zhaun Stribling. I was very lukewarm on the pick initially and now I think […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7380:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 25: San Francisco 49ers international fan of the year David Roesler announces a pick during the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nRemember these? We’re digging back into the mailbag to answer your questions. The one answering them probably is the least insightful person on this site, but hey, we have fun doing it, right?\n\nSo far, foot is in my mouth for De’Zhaun Stribling. I was very lukewarm on the pick initially and now I think he might be the guy for a long time. We need to see what he does when the other team is trying to take his head off, but so far I’ve read and seen nothing but good things. We’ll need it too, since the 49ers are down<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160883/49ers-former-1st-round-pick-ricky-pearsalls-season-is-officially-over\"> a wide receiver in Ricky Pearsall</a>. \n\nOk, now to the disclaimer. You want to see your question appear here? Then <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/post/pVwb3JkMTtXc\">head on over to the feed</a> when I post the ask and give me something to answer. I usually will make a call early in the week if I’m thinking about doing a mailbag. \n\nAnd yes, I know someone was asking me to cast the 49ers in the Odyssey. I have not seen the Nolan epic, though I studied it and the Iliad in college (was my favorite part actually). Given how passionate I am about that, I think a full post on it will be warranted. I just need to see the Nolan film first to get his take on it. If I’m going off just what I remember from the book, Kyle Shanahan would definitely be Odysseus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nI have never seen BA and AB in the same place at the same time…coincidence…I think not\n\n\n\nCall Scully and Mulder and let’s get to the bottom of this\n\n\n\n-CanWeCloneJoe?\n\n\nSorry, but Scully hasn’t been returning my calls. I guess she’s moved on. Though I have wondered, and will present the question to everyone: which has been more bizarre? Antonio Brown or Brandon Aiyuk? I still lean to Brown due to things like Mr. Big Chest, getting his feet frozen, and other theatrics, but Aiyuk is definitely fighting for that top spot. As far as the same place at the same time. Someone find a college game from Aiyuk where Brown is playing (maybe there was a Saturday game in December the two played?) That’s the best I can do. \n\n\nAfter all of the injuries, is it now the time to hire a Martial Arts trainer who specializes in injury prevention?\n\n\n\nSeb\n\n\n\nall the temporary (mostly) injuries seem to have taken our eyes off the prize if you will, when do you think we get Kittle and M Williams back?\n\n\n\nno_such_thing_as_nothing\n\n\nI’m not ready to say that just yet. You could be the Carolina Panthers that are losing multiple players for the season after the first week. The Ricky Pearsall news is devastating; I feel for the kid, but this has been going on since last year, and surgery was seen as the last resort. \n\nYes, the 49ers have a lot of EDGE pieces sidelined right now, but most should be back. Yes, Stribling was out Saturday with tightness, but that happens to everyone at some point, especially rookies who don’t know what the rigors of training camp entail. 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Although Worthy has a step on Williams, the ball carries Worthy out of the end zone, and he’s only able to get one foot down.\n\nThat has been a theme early in his career, but with a new wide receivers coach in Chad O’Shea and a disappointing sophomore season marred by a <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-injuries/192348/xavier-worthy-out-of-his-surgery\">shoulder injury</a>, Chiefs fans are excited to see him healthy and opening it up down the field.\n\nIt’s something the team wasn’t able to work on until camp. Worthy donned a yellow non-contact jersey during OTAs earlier this summer, as he worked his way back from surgery to repair his injured shoulder this offseason.\n\nSpeaking to the media on Friday afternoon, Worthy spoke about his road back from his injury.\n\n“Last year I was never 100%,” explained Worthy. “I was never going to be 100% until I got the surgery. 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Fits several comments that he seemed fine as he left practice <a href=\"https://t.co/ztB1fD2o8t\">pic.twitter.com/ztB1fD2o8t</a>— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) <a href=\"https://x.com/jmthrivept/status/2083618479169790078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn Saturday, Worthy had a strong practice, catching at least two tough, downfield passes from Mahomes. After the second, Worthy reportedly left the field with a designation for his shoulder, but all signs point to the rest being closer to precautionary than worrisome.\n\nBut it’s not just Go and Post routes Worthy is working on refining; it’s his entire route tree. 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Getting in the playbook, taking care of my body, studying film, studying other pass rushers that I want to emulate my game after and just taking care of the things I can control.\"Bailey called sacking a quarterback \"the best feeling in the world\" and a Jets defense was lacking much of anything to feel good about last year will be hoping Bailey experiences it often during his rookie season. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785675592;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13363;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"David Bailey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1111;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"434d4b2adbf33fd66834bf413bd4859b\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Sean Payton explores a reunion with Taysom Hill in Denver\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/112383/sean-payton-explores-a-reunion-with-taysom-hill-in-denver\";s:11:\"description\";s:312:\"When Taysom Hill was released from the Green Bay Packers as final roster cuts were made in 2017, then New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton pounced on the opportunity to grab the undrafted college quarterback out of BYU. So it shouldn’t be a surprise too many to hear Payton, now in his fourth season […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2558:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 28: New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton talks to New Orleans Saints Quarterback Taysom Hill (7) during warmups before the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons on November 28, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWhen Taysom Hill was released from the Green Bay Packers as final roster cuts were made in 2017, then New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton pounced on the opportunity to grab the undrafted college quarterback out of BYU.\n\nSo it shouldn’t be a surprise too many to hear Payton, now in his fourth season as Broncos head coach, tell NFL Network on Saturday that the team would explore bringing Hill to Denver.\n\n\nBroncos Coach Sean Payton discusses the variety WR Jaylen Waddle brings to the offense as well as the possibility of adding multi-positional TE Taysom Hill. <a href=\"https://t.co/xAqzaYYvlJ\">pic.twitter.com/xAqzaYYvlJ</a>— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) <a href=\"https://x.com/wyche89/status/2083638725125554446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nHill is a true Swiss army knife; the only player in the Super Bowl era with 1,000 passing, receiving, and rushing yards. \n\nHis nine-year tenure with the black and gold came to an end last season, with an emotional press conference after the team’s final home game marking what many felt had been coming with the 35-year-old in the last year of his contract. However, he only officially announced his departure from New Orleans just days ago.\n\n\nA statement from Taysom Hill: <a href=\"https://t.co/kSniFTwVW1\">pic.twitter.com/kSniFTwVW1</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints/status/2082610842915238386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd with that, his former head coach has wasted no time in starting to evaluate the possibility of a reunion in the Mile High.\n\nHill wouldn’t be the first of Payton’s former players to make the switch from New Orleans to Denver; a laundry list of coaching and playing personnel have also reunited with him over the last few years.\n\nWhat do you make of Hill’s potential fit with the Broncos and can he still produce as he turns 36 later this month? \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785675262;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"New Orleans Saints discussion\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";i:4381;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Taysom Hill\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1112;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dd9a62b29002be0aa22c55b3f0ed60f4\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Baker Mayfield had final say over what made it into the Quarterback series\";s:4:\"link\";s:136:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/baker-mayfield-had-final-say-over-what-made-it-into-the-quarterback-series\";s:11:\"description\";s:232:\"If we\'ve learned nothing about sports documentaries in recent years, it\'s that the subjects of the documentaries often have the ability to keep some of the facts that have been documented from being included in the finished product.\";s:7:\"content\";s:4576:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"541908\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers\",\"title\": \"Florio: Mayfield makes Quarterback series \'great\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/florio-baker-mayfield-part-of-why-quarterback-season-3-is-very-excellent\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-15T16:40:38Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n If we\'ve learned nothing about sports documentaries in recent years, it\'s that the subjects of the documentaries often have the ability to keep some of the facts that have been documented from being included in the finished product.And so it should surprise no one that Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had the ability to pull the plug on anything that the producers of the Quarterback series proposed for inclusion into the final cut.The topic came up during Mayfield\'s Thursday press conference, the one that focused primarily on his contract situation with the team.\"To be honest with you, I didn\'t watch the full series,\" Mayfield said. \"They sent all the clips of us in it, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://youtu.be/XKbJgwMMwBw?si=UvJtmy8I32sylNSC&t=532\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">just so I could give the final OK</a>. Apologies to the families of little kiddos because the language on there is actually not very suited for them. It\'s — might be a little <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcmz8T454cQ&t=81s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">angry elf</a> on the field every once in a while. So that\'s probably the part that I do regret a little bit, but that\'s the fire on the field, unfortunately, that comes out on TV.\"But, yeah, I wanted to portray that I\'m all ball. It\'s — you can say what you want in the media. You can say I\'m cocky and whatever, but it\'s all ball. I love my teammates, I love this game, and I love playing it.\"Mayfield added that \"there\'s a few things\" he exercised his prerogative to remove from the show.It\'s the key caveat to keep in mind as to any of these shows. Even though we\'re ostensibly getting access to key behind-the-scenes moments, we still only get to see and hear the things the subject of the production wants us to see and hear.And it\'s surely fair to assume the other quarterbacks who have submitted to the series have had that same power. Approval of the final cut became part of the deal from the early days of Hard Knocks. 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Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has Jackson taking snaps under center more often than he has in the past and Jackson was asked about his comfort level with that shift from past seasons. \"I am extremely comfortable with it,\" Jackson said, via a transcript from the team. \"In youth football I was under center – I haven\'t been consistently under center since youth football. We did it here and there in the past, but with this balanced type of offense, I feel like it will help us out a lot – identifying the defense, really keeping the defense on their toes.\"There have been other tweaks to the offense since Doyle was hired and Jackson said there have been \"no difficulties\" adjusting to what he\'s being asked to do in this system. The Ravens will need that to continue into the fall for their 2026 season to end in a better place than they did last year. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785672601;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1114;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3a1f32aa853ff89c6ee65cd9db2b8a42\";s:5:\"title\";s:29:\"Dynasty Trending Observations\";s:4:\"link\";s:78:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/08/02/dynasty-trending-observations-15/\";s:11:\"description\";s:60:\"We consider some of this week\'s social media talking points.\";s:7:\"content\";s:8153:\"Teams are practicing, and we finally have actual footage to digest. For this edition of Trending Observations, we’re going to focus on receivers, each of whom has their own questions heading into the season.\nMalik or Break\n\n\nOk so ya… Malik Nabers is going to play Week 1. Go get him. All formats. <a href=\"https://t.co/kcQkbX2FVQ\">pic.twitter.com/kcQkbX2FVQ</a>\n— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) <a href=\"https://x.com/jmthrivept/status/2082542812214816950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\nWill Giants receiver <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994001/Malik_Nabers\">Malik Nabers</a> start the season? That is one of the most asked questions this off-season, and speculation has only ramped up in recent days thanks to the aforementioned footage. It’s drawn so much attention because Nabers, in his brief NFL career, has positioned himself as part of the next generation of elite receivers. His rookie year saw him total over 1,200 and seven touchdowns to finish as a top-ten fantasy receiver as a 21-year-old.\nDisaster struck a month into his sophomore season when Nabers tore his ACL, forcing him to miss the rest of the season. It’s that injury that Nabers has been rehabbing and hoping to return from before the start of this third season. Without on-the-field action, it was hard to tell how far along Nabers was. In May, new coach John Harbaugh said he wasn’t sure when Nabers would see the field again, which didn’t inspire certainty among Nabers’ dynasty managers. But for the last couple of weeks, things have been trending in the right direction when it comes to news from Giants camp, and it now looks more likely than not that Nabers will be able to start the season.\nDynasty Impact: Nabers peaked as dynasty’s third receiver before the injury, which caused his ADP to go on a wild ride.\n\nBut now that Nabers is set to start the season, his ADP should stabilize and still be well within the top-10. Using our DLF Trade Analyzer, these are the players with similar value.\n\nNabers is younger than nearly all of them and could surpass their value with a healthy season. He’ll also (hopefully) have a full season of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993724/Jaxson_Dart\">Jaxson Dart</a> throwing him the ball. Nabers is still a risk but, for dynasty purposes, would be worth it.\nPop the Top\n\n\n\"Again, the Patriots’ top three-receiver grouping featured A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas. Interestingly, the offense has also featured every possible pairing from that trio at various times within two-back or two-tight end personnel, meaning Douglas is not always in… <a href=\"https://t.co/fHry38OrtE\">https://t.co/fHry38OrtE</a>\n— 32BeatWriters (@32BeatWriters) <a href=\"https://x.com/32BeatWriters/status/2082265318785757229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n2026 is a make-or-break season for Patriots receiver <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994388/Demario_Douglas\">Demario Douglas</a>, but it also might be the best situation he’s been in as a pro. Entering a contract year, Douglas is shaping up to be the third option in the Patriots’ new passing attack after they signed <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993612/Romeo_Doubs\">Romeo Doubs</a> and traded for <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992296/AJ_Brown\">AJ Brown</a>. Douglas also has quarterback <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993723/Drake_Maye\">Drake Maye</a> with another year under his own belt while coming off a top-two finish in MVP voting.\nOn the surface, it doesn’t seem like Douglas has breakout potential. He’s had three seasons and only totaled 1,629 yards and six touchdowns – stats that elite receivers accumulate in one season. Of course, Douglas was just a sixth-round pick in 2023, so the fact that he’s still on the roster, let alone primed to be a big part of the offense, is a win. But the post above is a good sign for a good season.\nIf Douglas keeps that third receiver role and the Patriots offense continues to ascend, where does that leave Douglas in dynasty leagues?\nDynasty Impact: The third receiver role in the improved Patriots offense may not be an elite position, but it will have value, especially if Douglas is deployed as described in the post above.\nAny offense with coordinator Josh McDaniels and Maye at the top is going to produce fantasy points. And yes, Brown and Doubs will be first up, but it doesn’t guarantee that Douglas (or whoever) can’t also have value. Douglas managed over 400 receiving yards last season on just 46 targets, and the Patriots offense ranked just 25th in pass attempts. If he can replicate his nearly 15-yard-per-reception average from last season, he needs just 1-2 more receptions per game to see 1,000 yards.\nAccording to our DLF Trade Analyzer, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/trade-analyzer/?teamA=9994388\">Douglas is practically free in dynasty leagues</a>. If you have roster space and a late rookie pick, Douglas would be a valuable stash while the Patriots offense ramps up.\nRicky Business\n\n\nAfter lengthy discussions with doctors, 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on the nagging PCL injury that dates back to last season and be out for the year, John Lynch told reporters. Pearsall is expected to make a full recovery in… <a href=\"https://t.co/JzS0yG4uce\">pic.twitter.com/JzS0yG4uce</a>\n— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2083596988885430703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\nWelp. After two injury-marred but promising seasons, it looks like more of the same for 49ers receiver <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994458/Ricky_Pearsall\">Ricky Pearsall</a>. A PCL injury he suffered last season hasn’t healed the way the 49ers had hoped, and he hasn’t practiced this off-season because of it. Now surgery is on the table, which will knock out his entire 2026 season.\n\nIt will just continue the roller coaster that is Pearsall’s NFL career. After being a mildly surprising first-round pick in 2024, Pearsall was entering an ideal situation for a dynasty receiver. With Kyle Shanahan at the helm, 49er offenses produce a ton of points for years to come. He could sit behind veterans <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993245/Brandon_Aiyuk\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992301/Deebo_Samuel\">Deebo Samuel</a> while he adjusted to the offense. Then the injuries started, including off the field after Pearsall suffered a gunshot wound right before the season started. He recovered in time to see the field after Aiyuk’s season-ending injury, totaling 400 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 11 games. His sophomore season never got off the ground after suffering a PCL injury a month into the season that caused him to miss half the season. He returned, but it never fully healed, which led us to the post above.\nIs Pearsall’s dynasty value still salvageable with everything that’s happened?\nDynasty Impact: Pearsall will still appear to have value between the draft capital of being a first-round pick and being coached by one of the better offensive minds in the league.\nBut if he doesn’t get on the field, there’s nowhere for his ADP to go but down. 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This past march, the Broncos swung a gargantuan trade to add an explosive playmaker to their offense. Sending off a first and third round pick […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4564:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 4: Jaylen Waddle (17) of the Denver Broncos speaks to members of the media during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nFalling short of their ultimate goal last season, the Denver Broncos knew they had to make a big move to improve their shots at a Super Bowl title in 2026. This past march, the Broncos swung a gargantuan trade to add an explosive playmaker to their offense. Sending off a first and third round pick [along with a fourth-round pick swap], Denver reeled in high-profile wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins.\n\nIt was an all-in move that was emblematic the team’s aggressiveness during the Sean Payton era. While the defense ranked among the NFL’s best in 2025, the offense posted league-average marks across the board. Waddle’s addition will certainly bolster the team’s offensive efficiency and productivity for their upcoming gridiron campaign. The cost was significant, but the franchise is confident the savvy wideout will give them some much needed juice on offense.\n\nWaddle has been a highlight reel thus far in camp. His speed and playmaking making ability have earned him significant praise from both coaches and players. Safety Brandon Jones, who spent three seasons alongside Waddle in Miami, spoke highly of his teammate after yesterday’s practice.\n\n“He’s exactly who he was in Miami. Might be a little faster, which is insane. I didn’t think that was physically possible, but great teammate, great person. He just brings a different type of juice,” stated Jones.\n\n“It’s a guy that can align anywhere, can catch any ball, run any route. Talks a lot of smack, too, which I appreciate. You kind of need that, especially during a training camp setting. Great dude, great teammate.”\n\nWaddle’s addition to the receiving corps gives them a strong five deep at the position. The leader of the room, Courtland Sutton, will also play a significant role in the Broncos’ aerial attack. Behind them, a slate of younger players is hoping to make an impact this season: Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and second-year wideout Pat Bryant.\n\nWhile there are only so many targets to go around, Jones felt confident Waddle’s presence will give the aforementioned a chance to shine this season when the time comes.\n\n“I think it gives a lot of the other guys some opportunities depending on obviously down and distance and stuff like that,” added Waddle.\n\nPerhaps nobody in Denver is more excited about Waddle than Bo Nix. Entering his third season leading the Broncos on offense, Nix is looking to make the next jump as a quarterback. Through two seasons, Nix has proven he was worth his draft slot and then some. \n\nNevertheless, there are certain aspects of his game that need a bit of work. With Waddle in the lineup, game day endeavors for Nix should be a little bit easier. In turn, those areas that need improvement will get better. After practice yesterday, he spoke happily and confidently about what Waddle can do to unleash their offensive potential.\n\n“He’s an explosive playmaker. The guy is really good at what he does. He makes plays, he’s fast, he’s really explosive. He’s great ball in hand, he’s great going to get the ball deep, he’s great in the screen game. He can do just a lot of things. He’s very versatile. He adds an extra element to our offense, and it’s exciting,” remarked Nix.\n\n“Middle of the field, outside, vertically, behind the line of scrimmage. Anywhere. We’re going to utilize him and whatever the defense is giving us, we’re going to attack.”\n\nThe Broncos haven’t had a wide receiver duo that posted 1,000 yards since Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in 2016. This season, Sutton and Waddle have the chance to be the franchise’s most dynamic duo at the position in a decade. If all goes as planned, Waddle’s addition to the team will catapult Denver’s standing as a middle-of-the-road offense to one of the league’s best in ‘26.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785672000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";i:1;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1116;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"758c069589cb6b747ee39c551fdfda31\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Why the Falcons paying Bijan Robinson is well worth the risk\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-analysis/94728/why-the-falcons-paying-bijan-robinson-is-well-worth-the-risk\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson continues his hold-in in an attempt to land a new contract that will completely reset the running back market, with an extension expected to push toward $25 million annually. He and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs seem to be colluding by both sitting out practices during training camp […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10880:\"\n\n\n \n US Atlanta Falcons\' running back Bijan Robinson attends the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/\">Atlanta Falcons</a> running back Bijan Robinson <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-training-camp/94680/reports-bijan-robinson-not-practicing-on-day-1-of-training-camp-looking-for-new-deal\">continues his hold-in</a> in an attempt to land a new contract that will completely reset the running back market, with an extension <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-jahmyr-gibbs-bijan-robinson-nfl-rb-contract/\">expected to push toward $25 million annually</a>. He and <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/\">Detroit Lions</a> running back Jahmyr Gibbs seem to be colluding by <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167987/detroit-lions-not-sweating-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-hold-in\">both sitting out practices</a> during training camp to put more pressure on their respective teams to get a deal done sooner rather than later. All signs indicate that the <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-news/92520/bijan-robinson-extension-on-the-way-this-offseason-per-adam-schefter\">Falcons will eventually pay Robinson</a>, but there are still some out there that would question if it’s worthwhile. However, paying Robinson is the right call for the Falcons.\n\nCertainly, a case can be made that paying running backs doesn’t age particularly well given the relatively short shelf life of the position in the NFL. Given that Robinson has already gotten a high volume of touches during his first three seasons, there is an increased risk of declining production from here on, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7351469/2026/06/18/bijan-robinson-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-extension-lions-falcons/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7351469/2026/06/18/bijan-robinson-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-extension-lions-falcons/\">according to a June article from The Athletic’s Austin Mock</a>, who demonstrates that high-workload backs suffer a sharp drop-off after age 26.\n\nThe replacement value running back fallacy\n\nHowever, the alternative to not paying Robinson and going with a cheaper running back option offers little upside to Atlanta. The idea that backs like Robinson and Gibbs can be readily replaced has been <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why-bijan-robinson-and-jahmyr-gibbs-are-worth-paying/\">debunked recently by CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson</a>, who argues that second-contract running back fears are overblown because elite, multi-dimensional talents like them are virtually irreplaceable and historically sustain high-level production after getting paid.\n\nLooking closer at middle-round running backs drafted from 2018 to 2022 to gauge real ‘replacement value’ over a rookie contract, a typical mid-round running back produces roughly on par with Kenny Gainwell (1,185 rushing yards in four combined seasons), which pales in comparison to the 3,910 yards Robinson has put up in just his first three seasons. If you can land a player like Kyren Williams (3,824 combined rushing yards in his first four seasons), it closes the gap. \n\nHowever, finding “surplus value” like Williams is a lot harder than people realize: <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/SVXHb\">less than 10 percent of mid-round backs in the sample</a> produced for a combined 3,000 rushing yards over their rookie contract. And that level of production is a far cry from the over 5,000 rushing yards Robinson is on pace to achieve after four years if he has just another “average” season in 2026. It only underlines the notion that finding competent running backs like Gainwell to fill out a committee is relatively easy, but landing a true lead back like Robinson who can produce at an elite level is much more difficult.\n\nWhat else could Atlanta actually buy for $25 million?\n\nAnother argument against paying Robinson is that running back is a non-premium position and $25 million per year is too high a cost. Instead, only premium positions like quarterback, wide receiver, left tackle, edge rusher, or cornerback are worth that type of money. But when you look at recent contracts around $25 million per year handed out at the premium positions, you’re looking at players that don’t come close to Robinson in terms of their impact on the game.\n\nQuarterback Malik Willis, wide receiver Christian Watson, left tackle Bernhard Raimann, edge rusher Odafe Oweh, and cornerback Jaycee Horn have all signed deals ranging between $22 and $25 million per year in the past calendar year. Except for Horn, none of them is an elite player. Horn is the only one in that group who is close to elite for his position, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49232779/ranking-nfl-top-10-cornerbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">landing eighth in a recent ESPN poll of NFL execs</a> ranking the top cornerbacks in the NFL. Watson wasn’t among the 26 WRs who received a vote in a <a href=\"https://preview.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49252915/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">similar ESPN poll.</a> \n\nNor did Willis or Oweh get a vote in the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">quarterback</a> and <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49237026/ranking-nfl-top-10-edge-rushers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">edge rusher</a> rankings. However, Raimann was <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49248530/ranking-nfl-top-10-offensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">one of 22 offensive tackles</a> that received a vote. Essentially, spending that same price tag on a premium position only lands you a second- or third-tier player at best.\n\nBy guaranteeing Bijan’s prime, the Falcons avoid the age 27 cliff\n\nExtending Robinson today also protects the Falcons against the exact post-age-26 drop-off Mock highlights since Robinson is currently 24. Assuming the Falcons lock in three years’ worth of guarantees on Robinson’s new deal, including this year, it should guarantee his contract through 2028, which will be his age 26 season. By waiting another year to get a deal done, the Falcons take on more risk if Robinson begins to decline thereafter. Instead of no guaranteed money after age 26 if they extend him this summer, every year the team waits adds a year of potentially paying for declining production.\n\nOf course, one might offer the alternative: why pay Bijan at all? After all, he’s already under contract through the 2027 season because the Falcons <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-news/92855/bijan-robinson-5th-year-option-2023-nfl-draft-rookie-contract\">picked up his fifth-year option</a>. The Falcons can let his contract expire after that season, franchise tag him in 2028, and still have the flexibility to move on from him after if they are seriously concerned about a decline in 2029 at age 27.\n\nThe high cost of pinching pennies\n\nThe problem with that strategy is that it falls under the technical term of not cool, bro. It basically means that you’re holding Robinson hostage for the next three years, barring him from earning massive money. Let’s assume that at least $60 million in guaranteed money is potentially on the table for Robinson on his next extension, with the bulk of that being paid out in the first three years of the new deal. Robinson is set to be paid about $15 million over the remainder of his rookie deal <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/bijan-robinson/10832\">according to OvertheCap</a>, and let’s project the 2028 franchise tag for a running back to be about $16 million, up from its current $14.3 million. That means if the Falcons do nothing, they can pay Robinson around half of what he could earn on a new deal in guaranteed money.\n\nIs saving $30 million over the next three years worth alienating your best player and the current face of your franchise? A player who is also widely considered to be one of the best people in the NFL? $30 million represents about 3 percent of the combined salary cap projections over the next three years. \n\nIs risking a toxic split with one of the NFL’s best players and one of the primary reasons that the Falcons are watchable each Sunday worth saving three cents on the dollar? Don’t you think if Bijan’s hold-in doesn’t result in a new deal this year, that things will only escalate from here to full-blown holdouts and demanding trades in the future? I’m sure there are some people out there that are fine with such an outcome, but those people are jerks.\n\nRobinson sets the stage for the next great Falcons quarterback\n\nNot to mention, the Falcons need Robinson on and off the field, for the time being. Without having any long-term solution at quarterback, Robinson is a huge stabilizing force for the Falcons offense. Let’s imagine the scenario where the Falcons find their long-term answer at quarterback in the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2027/story/_/id/49351347/2027-nfl-draft-hype-good-class-historic-quarterbacks-receivers-edge-rushers\">much-hyped 2027 NFL Draft</a>. It’s likely going to take the better part of two or three years for a rookie quarterback to be ready to shoulder the burden of carrying the Falcons offense. \n\nIn the meantime, having Robinson in the offense will be hugely beneficial to that QB. You only have to look at the last franchise quarterback in Atlanta, where Matt Ryan relied heavily on the ground game spearheaded by Michael Turner during his first three seasons, before the Falcons began transitioning into a pass-first offense after trading for Julio Jones.\n\nRobinson can be the Turner to the Falcons’ next great quarterback. Even if you think the Falcons already have said quarterback on the roster, do you think Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix, or dare I say, Jack Strand are capable of carrying this team without his help? Bijan isn’t an overpriced luxury for the Falcons, but rather the foundation of the entire offense. Pay the man his money.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785672000;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons analysis\";i:1;s:26:\"Atlanta Falcons salary cap\";i:2;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8154;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brian Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1117;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"85f1ada5bed9e698db660b4345922b40\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Quarterback-By-Committee (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-quarterback-by-committee-2026-advice/\";s:11:\"description\";s:281:\"There are many paths to a fantasy football championship. Gamers who invest an early-round pick in a stud quarterback can assemble a championship squad if things break correctly. However, teams only start one quarterback in non-Superflex formats. In contrast, they ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:22008:\"There are many paths to a fantasy football championship. Gamers who invest an early-round pick in a stud quarterback can assemble a championship squad if things break correctly. However, teams only start one quarterback in non-Superflex formats.\nIn contrast, they must start multiple running backs and wide receivers, putting a lot of pressure on elite-quarterback squads to hit on mid- and late-round picks at those positions, not to mention lower-quality depth.\nInstead of investing in a stud quarterback or overpaying for a middle-tier quarterback who is unlikely to outperform a handful of quarterbacks picked after them drastically, gamers can deploy a quarterback-by-committee approach.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Quarterback-By-Committee\nGamers who take a committee approach at quarterback must wait to maximize the strategy. They’re banking on playing matchups between two quarterbacks cobbling together similar results to a top-five or so quarterback without the fantasy football draft capital investment.\nThe cheaper investment at quarterback will allow gamers to load up on high-end talent at running back, wide receiver and perhaps even a stud tight end. Furthermore, with early-round talent at those positions, it’s much more palatable to use more than one roster spot on a quarterback.\nOf course, a committee approach at quarterback requires the right type of fantasy football manager. First, the manager must be willing to do some homework on the matchups for their quarterbacks. Second, they have to have the memory of a relief pitcher, shrugging off the occasional benching of the wrong quarterback. It’s the nature of the beast.\nGamers who check both of those boxes are in luck, as the quarterback position is robust this year. The following quarterback suggestions are the QB14 or later in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP), and there’s a variety of skill sets to pick from.\nIdeally, gamers will select one of the two high-floor pocket passers attached to high-scoring offenses with one of the more volatile, high-upside but low-floor options in the second section. That said, if the first two quarterbacks get pushed up the board too high, doubling up on the riskier signal-callers from the high-upside dart section is reasonable.\nReaders can also check out our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/qb-by-committee.php?min=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quarterback By Committee Finder (QBBC)</a> tool for customizable pairing options.\nReliable Quarterbacks\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)</a> | ADP: 108.3 (QB15)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a> is the reigning MVP after leading the NFL in passing yards (4,707, 276.9 per game) and passing touchdowns (46) last season. Even in an MVP campaign, Stafford was the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/qb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QB3</a> in total fantasy points (358.4) and fantasy points per game (21.1).\nStafford ran pure, and last year represents a ceiling outcome since he doesn’t add value with his legs. Moreover, the Rams improved their defense in the offseason, trading for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/myles-garrett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Myles Garrett</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trent-mcduffie.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trent McDuffie</a> and signing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Watson</a>, which could lead to fewer shootouts in 2026.\nStill, if a drafter doesn’t reach for Stafford based on last year’s performance and he’s available as the QB15 after the 100th pick, he’s a compelling part of a QBBC. The Rams remain a potent offense. According to <a href=\"https://www.firstdown.studio/implied-totals/season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Down Studio</a>, the Rams have the highest implied total (26.6 points per game) based on betting odds.\nStafford will also likely be a highly-ranked signal-caller in Week 1. The Rams are <a href=\"https://www.bettingpros.com/nfl/odds/spread/?season=2026&week=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3.5-point favorites</a> at home against the 49ers, and the game’s total is <a href=\"https://www.bettingpros.com/nfl/odds/total/?season=2026&week=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">48.5 points</a>, leaving Los Angeles with an implied total of 26 points. San Francisco has the offensive chops to push the Rams, and the game has shootout potential.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jared-goff.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jared Goff (QB – DET)</a> | ADP: 116.7 (QB16)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jared-goff.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jared Goff</a> was second in passing yards (4,564) and passing touchdowns (34) last season. Yet, he was tied for QB8 in total points (305.1) and QB13 in points per game (17.9) among quarterbacks with at least eight games played. Goff’s finish in points per game last year illustrates how high the bar is for a pocket passer to finish inside the top five.\nOf course, Goff and Stafford aren’t drafted that highly. They’re not even drafted as starting fantasy quarterbacks in 12-team leagues, and that’s appropriate. Both quarterbacks will often crack the top 12 quarterbacks in a given week, and they’ll likely both finish in a large bucket of tightly clustered quarterbacks in the fringe top 12.\nGoff is once again tied to an offense that’s projected to be among the NFL’s best. The Lions are tied with the Bills for the second-most implied points per game (26.1) in 2026. Also like Stafford, Goff’s betting info is favorable for Week 1. The Lions are 7-point favorites at home against the Saints, and the game’s total is 48.5 points. Detroit’s implied total is 27.75 points in Week 1.\nGoff and the Lions could also see an uptick in play volume. According to RotoViz’s pace app, the Saints were tied for fourth in plays per 60 minutes (66) and played the fastest (24.6 seconds/snap) in 2025. New Orleans could push the tempo and nudge the Lions into running more plays as well.\nGoff is a safe Week 1 starter, and he could also be in a shootout in Buffalo on Thursday Night Football in Week 2, enhancing the appeal of drafting him as the “safe” option in a QBBC with one of the following quarterbacks.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nRiskier Ceiling-Chasing Quarterbacks\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix (QB – DEN)</a> | ADP: 106.7 (QB14)\n\nI initially listed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> at the top of the section above, but I bumped him to this category for two reasons. First, Nix had ankle surgery after fracturing his right ankle in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Second, Sean Payton has ceded play-calling duties to first-time offensive coordinator Davis Webb.\nAccording to <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/dvEvj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StatHead</a>, in 36 career games, including the playoffs, Nix has averaged 23.8 rushing yards per game and scored nine rushing touchdowns. A dip in rushing production in his return from ankle surgery would hurt his fantasy outlook. Fortunately, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49507138/broncos-qb-bo-nix-afraid-run-repaired-ankle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nix is saying the right things</a> about his willingness to scramble and run.\nNix has also been a fantasy asset because of Payton’s play-calling tendencies. According to RotoViz’s pace app, the Broncos are tied for the fourth-highest situation-neutral pass rate (58%) since 2024. In addition, per the Fantasy Points Data Suite, Denver was fourth in pass rate over expectation (5.5% PROE) in 2025. Webb’s play-calling tendencies remain to be seen.\nOn an exciting note, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7309414/2026/05/27/denver-broncos-davis-webb/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Broncos may be a more uptempo this year</a>. Payton is also still the team’s head coach, and Webb has worked with him on the Broncos since 2023, so the offense will likely share some identity with the previous two years’ offenses. Payton also offers a safety net if Webb falters.\nSo far in his young career, Nix has been a fantasy football asset. He was the QB7 in total points (328.2) and the QB8 in points per game (19.3) among quarterbacks with eight games played in 2024 and the QB7 (315.8) and the QB11 (18.6) in 2025.\nIt wouldn’t have been unreasonable to include Nix in the section above, and he has a theoretically higher ceiling than Stafford and Goff because of his running ability. Nix can also take a step forward as a passer after the club acquired <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle</a> in the offseason. Nix is a more exciting pick than his QB14 ADP suggests.\nHowever, he isn’t the most appealing signal-caller in Week 1. The Broncos are 3-point underdogs in Kansas City on Monday Night Football in Week 1, and Denver’s implied total is only 19.75 points. Gamers who pick Nix as part of a QBBC will likely need a better option in Week 1.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray (QB – MIN)</a> | ADP: 135.7 (QB17)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> is only one year removed from finishing as a starting quarterback in 12-team leagues. In 2024, Murray was the QB10 in total points (308.2) and the QB12 in points per game (18.1).\nThe diminutive quarterback’s top passing-game weapons in 2024 were <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a>. McBride is unquestionably a baller, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> is a top-option upgrade, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> and, to a much lesser extent, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tj-hockenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T.J. Hockenson</a> aren’t slouches.\nKevin O’Connell could also be a plus for Murray’s outlook. From 2022-2024, the Vikings had the second-highest situation-neutral pass rate (61%). Will O’Connell return to his pass-happy tendencies after an outlier year with lousy quarterback play?\nIt’s worth rolling the dice on Murray at his low-risk price tag to see if he can recapture the form that resulted in a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/qb.php?year=2021&min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QB4</a> finish in points per game (22.1) in 2021 and a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/qb.php?year=2020&min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QB3</a> finish in points per game (24.4) in 2020, or, to a lesser extent, top-10 point-per-game finishes in 2022 and 2023.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis (QB – MIA)</a> | ADP: 139.3 (QB19)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis</a> is seven picks cheaper than when I highlighted him as a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/3-late-round-fantasy-football-sleepers-to-target-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">late-round sleeper</a> in mid-June. Willis made massive strides with the Packers after struggling mightily in limited playing time with the Titans through two years (2022-2023).\nMiami’s brain trust, namely new head coach Jeff Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, come from the Packers and saw Willis firsthand the previous two years. They obviously thought enough of him to bring Willis in as their starting quarterback.\nPer SumerSports, Willis was first in expected points added (EPA) per play among quarterbacks with at least 50 plays in 2025, and he was also fourth in EPA per play using the same 50-play threshold in 2024.\nIf even a fraction of his monumental strides as a passer stick, Willis should hold down the fort as Miami’s starting quarterback all year during a rebuilding season, even with unproven at best, dreadful at worst, pass-catching talent.\nAccording to Pro-Football-Reference, in six career starts, Willis has averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game and 6.56 yards per attempt, with four rushing touchdowns. Willis would essentially be a lock to reach at least 500 rushing yards if he started even 15 games this season.\nAccording to <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/5HYNJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StatHead</a>, excluding <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/taysom-hill.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taysom Hill</a>‘s 2022 and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>‘s rookie season in 2018, the other 20 instances of a quarterback reaching 500 rushing yards in a season since 2016 produced at least 17.27 fantasy points per game. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-fields.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Fields</a> is among that sample twice, scoring 19.73 fantasy points per game in 2022 and 17.71 in 2023.\nThe former would have ranked as the QB7 in points per game among those with at least eight games played in 2025, and the latter would have ranked as the QB14. Even a lousy real-life quarterback can be a top-10 or fringe fantasy starter at quarterback if they run well enough.\nFields is also a cautionary tale if Willis plays poorly enough this year. Fields was benched during the 2025 season after the Jets signed him as a high-priced bridge/dart-throw quarterback.\nEven if I’m charitable and handwave away Willis’ time in Tennessee, according to <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/EF0j6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StatHead</a>, among 65 quarterbacks with at least 80 pass attempts since 2024, Willis is 61st in sack rate (11%). If his sack-taking makes it impossible for the Dolphins to evaluate their young wide receivers, Willis could conceivably be benched.\nNevertheless, gamers who draft Willis around his QB19 <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADP</a> can keep him on the bench behind any of the four aforementioned quarterbacks to evaluate if he’s a viable fantasy option.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield (QB – TB)</a> | ADP: 140.7 (QB20)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> should have been charged rent for his residency on Tampa Bay’s injury report last year. He dealt with a slew of injuries, and his on-field performance suffered.\nIt would be unwise to dismiss injuries for a player of his stature with his playing style as a total fluke and give him a hall pass. Nonetheless, in a healthier 2024 season, Mayfield was tied for the QB3 in total points (381.8) and tied for the QB3 in points per game (22.5) among those with at least eight games played.\nAccording to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, among 39 quarterbacks with at least 250 dropbacks in the regular season and postseason in 2024, Mayfield was fourth in passing yards per game (260.3), fifth in yards per pass attempt (7.97), seventh in adjusted net yards per pass attempt (7.27), tied for fourth in adjusted completion percentage (80%) and tied for second in passing touchdowns (43). Mayfield was spinning it.\nFurthermore, Mayfield was an asset as a runner. Among 41 quarterbacks with at least eight games played in 2024, Mayfield was 12th in rushing yards per game (22.3) and tied for 12th in rushing touchdowns (three). Mayfield is more than just a pocket passer.\nThe Buccaneers signal-caller is an ideal cheap caddy for Nix or Willis drafters, as Mayfield would be a desirable starter in Week 1. The Buccaneers are 3.5-point underdogs in Week 1, but they’re playing in Cincinnati, and the game’s total is 51.5 points. The game has shootout potential. 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It’s also PPR scoring, which let me implement a modified Zero RB strategy. Obviously, in Superflex leagues you can start up to two quarterbacks, which will have them flying ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:15014:\"For this <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>, we shifted gears to Superflex. It’s also PPR scoring, which let me implement a modified Zero RB strategy. Obviously, in Superflex leagues you can start up to two quarterbacks, which will have them flying off the board early and often.\nRather than forcing running backs early, I wanted to take advantage of the elite wide receivers and tight ends that naturally slide, while still making sure I secured quality quarterbacks. \nThis approach meant the running back position took a back seat early in the draft. The good news? I was still able to come away with three to four running backs who project to have meaningful fantasy roles, proving you don’t have to spend premium draft capital to build a competitive backfield.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-assistant/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Mock Draft: Superflex League\nWith the 10th overall pick, let’s see how my team turned out.\nRounds 1-5\n\n1.10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)</a>\n2.03: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott (QB – DAL)</a>\n3.10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a>\n4.03: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens (WR – DAL)</a>\n5.10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Love (QB – GB)</a>\n\nStarting from the back half of the first round, I knew quarterback runs would push elite talent at other positions down the board, but I did not think it would push Puka Nacua down this far. What a steal.\nDak Prescott is one of my favorite fantasy football quarterback targets. Why? Well, he had the second-most pass attempts (600) and led the league in completions (404) for the second time in the past three seasons while also throwing 30 touchdowns.\nWhile we are talking about the Cowboys, landing George Pickens in the fourth round was another steal. He was excellent in his first season in Dallas, leading the team in targets (137), catches (93), yards (1,429) and touchdowns (nine). His 18 end-zone targets ranked second in the NFL.\nWhile I don’t go out of my way to force stacks, I’m always aware of them. If I’m deciding between two similarly ranked players, a quarterback/wide receiver stack can serve as the tiebreaker. The added weekly correlation gives your lineup a higher ceiling, and when that value presents itself naturally — as it did with Prescott and Pickens — it was a no-brainer.\nBrock Bowers is in line for a huge year with an upgrade at quarterback, whether that be <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a>.\nQuietly, Jordan Love remains one of the better quarterbacks in the league. He played through injuries to himself and his receivers, while playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league. Yet, he still produced at an elite level. Love ranked first in expected points added (EPA) in a clean pocket. He also ranked inside the top three in overall EPA per dropback, explosive pass rate and third-down conversion rate. \nHere’s a wild tidbit that makes me even more bullish on Love: There wasn’t a single game last season when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a> were all on the field together. Even more surprising, Love had just two of those three weapons available in only six games all season.\nDespite dealing with constant injuries around him, Love still put together a productive campaign. If Green Bay can finally keep its top playmakers healthy, there’s a very real chance we haven’t seen Love’s true ceiling yet.\nWant expert help every step of the way? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Guide</a> includes direct analyst access via Discord, plus rankings, cheat sheets, and strategy for every draft style.\nRounds 6-8\n\n6.03: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-jacobs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Jacobs (RB – GB)</a>\n7.10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX)</a>\n8.03: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson (RB – NE)</a>\n\nThis is where I built up my running back room.\nTaking Jacobs as my RB1 may be a little risky due to his legal situation, but the longer this plays out without any discipline, the more encouraging it is. If he escapes this without missing any games, I have a bona fide workhorse as my RB1.\nBhayshul Tuten has a clear path to being the Jaguars’ No. 1 RB entering 2026. Jacksonville did add <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.</a> to the backfield, which may eat into Tuten’s production, but this is the type of ceiling I target when waiting on running backs.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson</a> should eventually be the lead back in New England. For now, Rhamondre Stevenson is a trusted veteran who won’t disappear. Stevenson averaged over five yards per carry over his final four games, and became the team’s clear No. 1 RB in the playoffs.\nRounds 9-11\n\n9.10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)</a>\n10.03: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington (WR – JAX)</a>\n11.10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed (WR – GB)</a>\n\nAdding wide receiver depth to my team, both Marvin Harrison Jr. and Parker Washington have the opportunity to be the No. 1 WRs on their respective teams. A lot of people are concerned that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a>‘s breakout season will eat into <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>‘s production, but I think that concern is overstated.\nIt’s important to remember that the majority of Wilson’s production came while Harrison was sidelined. When Harrison was on the field, Wilson ran 327 routes but was targeted on just 12% of them while averaging only 0.85 yards per route run.\nParker Washington had a nice breakout season in 2025, but a lot of that had to do with an injury to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> and the slow start of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a>. Washington should be the primary slot receiver for the Jaguars, and if there is another injury to Thomas or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers</a>, Washington has a clear path to a ton of volume. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a> was also a consideration here.\nJayden Reed had a down year in 2025 but is coming into camp fully healthy and should benefit with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> leaving for other teams. Again, another stacking opportunity with Jordan Love.\nRounds 12-14\n\n12.03: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bryce-young.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryce Young (QB – CAR)</a>\n13.10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle (TE – SF)</a>\n14.03: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling (WR – SF)</a>\n\nBryce Young is a depth pick. I needed a QB3, especially in Superflex.\nGeorge Kittle normally goes a lot higher than the 13th round, but he’s another year older and coming off a nasty Achilles injury. Pass-catchers are falling like flies in San Francisco early on, and when he comes back healthy, he should be a main target for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a>. Not a bad option for my second tight end.\nSpeaking of 49ers pass-catchers, De’Zhaun Stribling has been my favorite late-round target in drafts, even before the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> injury news. Stribling has a clear path to starting the 2026 season as the 49ers’ No. 2 WR opposite <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>.\nRounds 15-16\n\n15.10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-little.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Little (K – JAX)</a>\n16.03: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marshawn-lloyd.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MarShawn Lloyd (RB – GB)</a>\n\nI took a flier on MarShawn Lloyd just in case Josh Jacobs does get suspended.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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Average draft position (ADP) shifts throughout the offseason, and the type of draft format you use, whether snake or linear, changes how you approach each round. I ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9281:\"In redraft leagues, every fantasy football manager has draft slot preferences each season. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Average draft position</a> (ADP) shifts throughout the offseason, and the type of draft format you use, whether snake or linear, changes how you approach each round.\nI prefer drafts take place in the second week of August because depth charts and injuries become clearer the closer you get to the season. Even with ADP movement, my process stays the same. I draft one player from each major position before doubling back to any spot.\nThe goal is to build a well‑rounded roster with strong depth. This article highlights three draft slot positions I prefer this season, using FantasyPros’<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> fantasy football mock draft simulator</a> as the foundation for each example.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTop 3 Fantasy Football Draft Slots\n1.01 Draft Slot\nSome fantasy managers love drafting first, while others avoid it because of the long wait between picks in snake formats. This year, the first pick is wide open and gives you flexibility.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\">Ja’Marr Chase</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\">Bijan Robinson</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> all fit as legitimate first-overall selections, depending on how you want to build your roster. If you take Chase at 1.01, your second and third picks in a snake draft often land you players like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\">Saquon Barkley</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\">Josh Allen</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\">Brock Bowers</a>, which sets up a balanced start.\nIn linear drafts, the first pick also works well. If you open with Robinson or Gibbs, you can still land <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\">Justin Jefferson</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\">Drake London</a> in the second round. This pick is strong this season regardless of format, and you should feel confident starting your draft from the top. The bonus is that you will likely secure the best defense in fantasy, the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/teams/houston-defense.php\">Houston Texans</a>, later in the draft.\n1.06 Draft Slot\nDrafting from the middle of the board is my personal preference. It simplifies decision‑making because you can predict who will be off the board before you’re on the clock. It also keeps snake and linear drafts feeling similar, which means your strategy does not need major adjustments.\nFrom the sixth pick, you can start with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\">Jaxson Smith‑Njigba</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\">Christian McCaffrey</a>. In the second round, you can pair them with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\">A.J. Brown</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\">Chase Brown</a>.\nThen you can set up your third and fourth rounds to land Josh Allen and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\">Colston Loveland</a>, filling all four major positions quickly and cleanly. Drafting in the middle gives you stability, balance and strong opportunities to build a complete roster without reaching.\n1.10 Draft Slot\nIn a 10‑team league, the 10th pick is often viewed as the worst spot on the board. Many managers assume all the top players are gone by then, but that is not the case this season.\nIn snake drafts, this pick is appealing as it offers variety, flexibility and strong upside. You can open with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\">Justin Jefferson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\">Jonathan Taylor</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\">James Cook</a>. Then in the third and fourth rounds, you can draft players like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\">Lamar Jackson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\">Trey McBride</a>.\nIn linear drafts, the board shifts slightly. You can still open with either Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Jonathan Taylor or James Cook at the 10th pick. However, your second-round options change to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens,</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\">Kenneth Walker III.</a> This gives you an excellent start to your draft before you move ahead and build the rest of your roster.\nHow These Draft Slots Shape Your Draft\nDraft slot preferences change every season, but the 1.01, 1.06 and 1.10 all offer real value this year. Each spot gives you a clear path to building a balanced roster while staying ahead of positional trends.\nWhether you want the freedom of the first pick, the stability of the middle or the flexibility of the turn, these draft slots allow you to execute a strong strategy from start to finish. 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We’re already seeing a constant stream of new information and, sadly, season-ending injuries. There hasn’t been much movement in the first round, however, but there are ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:19304:\"August means one thing and one thing only: Fantasy football season is truly here. We’re already seeing a constant stream of new information and, sadly, season-ending injuries. There hasn’t been much movement in the first round, however, but there are important notes to get to. If you have the 1.01 in your fantasy draft, or you’re just scoping out what the competition might do, this is the complete guide to the 1.01 pick. Now is the best time to practice your strategy with a <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.01\nPlayers to Consider at 1.01 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThese players will likely be available when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase (WR – CIN)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)</a>\n\nThe top five picks seem to be fairly locked in for early redraft and best ball formats. That isn’t to say that things won’t change. Quite often, as redraft season gets going, we see some players pushed up, but the general consensus is that this top tier is quite interchangeable. \nTypically, the running backs are interchangeable at 1.01, and the order of the wide receivers varies.\nPlayers to Target at 1.01 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)</a>\nLast year’s PPR RB2 in fantasy points per game, and now free from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-allgeier.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Allgeier</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a> feels primed to take a big step forward in 2026. \nAllgeier tied Robinson for 43.5% of the team’s carries inside the 5-yard line last season, and had 32 carries inside the red zone, compared to Robinson’s 35. The Falcons did add <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-robinson-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Robinson Jr.</a> in free agency, but they weren’t rushing to add a second body to this backfield, waiting almost two weeks before adding their second back.\nRobinson led the league in missed tackles forced (75), with 27 more than any other player, while also ranking in the top five in rushing yards, explosive run rate and yards per carry, while topping the league in yards after contact per attempt (3.06). \nWhere Robinson can take the leap is simple — touchdowns. Robinson scored only seven rushing touchdowns, which resulted in the lowest touchdown rate (2.4%) among the top seven running backs in fantasy. Nobody else was below 3%.\nThe situation with Bijan Robinson is worth watching during the next few weeks, in case we get word that Brian Robinson could play more than expected, similar to Allgeier. For now, confidence should be high.\nOne small note that is worth considering: Robinson is currently ‘holding in’ at training camp. Attending, but not participating in the physical side of the camp, while waiting for what we expect to be a record contract at the position. \nIn years gone by, we’ve seen holdouts and contract standoffs result in negative performances when returning to the field. It’s still very early, and if the situation is resolved soon, it shouldn’t be a problem, but if things drag on, it might be best to consider the downside.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET)</a>\nAnother young running back who has seen things clear out behind him is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, with the departure of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> and only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isiah-pacheco.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isiah Pacheco</a> added to the running back room. The reality is that Pacheco has gone under four yards per carry in each of the last two seasons, has missed time in each of the last three seasons and has recorded more than 19 receptions just once in the past four seasons. \nPerhaps a change of scenery helps Pacheco find his feet again, but Gibbs has the clearest avenue he’s ever had and is coming off a career-high 94 targets. Gibbs has had over 50 receptions in each of his three seasons in the NFL and averages 13 total touchdowns per season. With more touches, Gibbs could be one of the highest-ceiling plays in fantasy football.\nThe only real concern could be if one of offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s former Cardinals running backs is released and signs with the Lions. Would they be good enough to harm Gibbs’ ceiling?\nLike <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, Gibbs is also ‘holding in’ awaiting a new contract. Hopefully, both issues will be resolved soon. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase (WR – CIN)</a> \nThe Bengals might have slightly improved their defense, but they’re unlikely to become a unit that consistently allows them to move away from the passing game, and that continues to be excellent news for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a>. \nFor two consecutive seasons, Chase has led the league in targets with 175 and 185, respectively. Chase also has two years with 1,400+ receiving yards, and his consistency is worth paying for. Much of Chase’s ceiling is tied to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">‘s</a> health. In games with Burrow at quarterback since Chase was drafted, he averages 0.78 touchdowns and 20.67 PPR points. In the games without Burrow, those numbers drop to 0.33 touchdowns and 15.48 points. \nThose aren’t terrible numbers, but the lack of touchdowns hurts. Burrow is fully healthy this offseason, and the ceiling is the name of the game at the top of the draft. Lock Chase in for another WR1 overall season.\nBest Format-Specific Picks at 1.01\n\nBest PPR Selection: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>\nBest Half-PPR Selection: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>\nBest Non-PPR Selection: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>\n\nSuperflex Notes\nIn higher-stakes Superflex contests on the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) platform, we’re seeing Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs go at picks 1.01 and 1.02, ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>. \nThis is due to the range of quarterbacks available in the second and third rounds, such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a>. Still, Allen is a very comfortable 1.01 selection with 41 rushing touchdowns in his last three years.\nWant to draft like a pro? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Kit</a> features detailed positional primers, premium cheat sheets, and league-specific strategy to help you crush your redraft league.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.01 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)</a>\nLast season was by far <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a>‘s most complete year in the NFL, with 10 receiving touchdowns. That was one more than he’d managed in his first two years combined. Touchdowns aren’t always sticky, though, and before committing to Nacua this early, we have to consider that more in-depth. \nStafford had a career-high 7.7% touchdown rate in 2025 — 0.9% higher than any other year in his career and 0.7% higher than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>, who tied for the second-highest rate. It’s not unusual to see that kind of efficiency regress. \nThe Rams were kept in passing scripts as their secondary struggled at times, but they’ve made additions there this year, with the notable trade for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trent-mcduffie.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trent McDuffie</a>, and the defense in general should be stronger with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/myles-garrett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Myles Garrett</a> now a Ram. \nWe also have to consider that nine of Nacua’s 17 end-zone targets came in games when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a> played fewer than 60% of the snaps. Adams was an end-zone hog when healthy, but it’s hard to project which way his health will go in 2026.\nThe Rams and Nacua aren’t actively negotiating a contract, despite Nacua being eligible, and the price will likely go up if they wait. But Nacua seems unfazed and is participating in training camp, seemingly happy to wait until next year for it to be resolved.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)</a>\nEfficiency is always a concern when looking year to year for fantasy football, and it’s hard to ignore how efficient <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> was in 2025. Smith-Njigba ranked fifth in targets, but was second in receiving yards (1,794). Four of his touchdowns came on passes of 20+ yards downfield, on which he had an absurd 60% catch rate. Smith-Njigba averaged 2.10 fantasy points per reception on those passes. \nOnly Smith-Njigba and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a> (2.02) were above 1.80 among wide receivers with 10+ targets 20 yards downfield. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a> played out of his mind, and the Seahawks ran pure. They didn’t add any notable name-brand wide receiver, but re-signing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashid-shaheed.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashid Shaheed</a> to a big contract could give him more opportunity to be involved, with a full offseason to learn the playbook.\n <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tory-horton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tory Horton</a> should be healthy, who, despite playing only eight games, finished with five receiving touchdowns, with only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-barner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ Barner</a> (six) and Smith-Njigba (10) scoring more.\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.01 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nMost people will likely lean towards the running back position at the 1.01, which sets you up for either a Hero RB build or a RB/RB start. Starting with one of Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs likely allows you a Dual RB build with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/breece-hall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breece Hall</a> as your second running back. \nYour wide receiver room likely starts with your WR1 being <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a>. Contrast that with a Hero RB start of Robinson or Gibbs and then a combo of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a>, Pickens or Rice. \nRunning back tends to dry up quicker than usual this year, but only having one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your wide receiver room struggling to catch up.\nFantasy Football Mock Draft From the 1.01 Pick\nWe used our <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE fantasy football mock draft simulator</a> to show you an example of a draft from the 1.01 position. You can sync your league for free and mock draft against your fantasy football league settings to prepare more specifically for your draft. 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He\'s raw and imposing and has been unstoppable once he got a taste of the spotlight. Braelon Allen is that exact archetype for fantasy. And I\'m letting you know up front so he\'s not hailing from Parts Unknown when your draft day comes around. Allen is 22 years old, 6\'1\" and 235+ lbs. Breece Hall is the man right now for the Jets, this isn\'t arguing that Allen is a sneaky RB1 yet that you can draft in round 14. But Allen is a physical freak waiting for his moment to wreck your fantasy opponent if he gets any kind of push (aka a Hall injury or Allen having the red-zone role to himself). He forced 145+ missed tackles in college and is still younger than many of the rookie backs who entered the league this year. His size makes him a short yardage weapon, designed to rule the short-yardage situation. More than 56% of his career NFL rushing yards are after contact. He doesn\'t go down on first touch and drags defenders along for extra yardage. Don\'t Oba-think it and risk a fall from grace. Keep Allen on your radar this preseason and rule your fantasy league. submitted by /u/My_Chat_Account [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1554:\"Oba Femi is a massive force who showed up and started tossing grown men around like ragdolls. He\'s raw and imposing and has been unstoppable once he got a taste of the spotlight. Braelon Allen is that exact archetype for fantasy. And I\'m letting you know up front so he\'s not hailing from Parts Unknown when your draft day comes around. Allen is 22 years old, 6\'1\" and 235+ lbs. Breece Hall is the man right now for the Jets, this isn\'t arguing that Allen is a sneaky RB1 yet that you can draft in round 14. But Allen is a physical freak waiting for his moment to wreck your fantasy opponent if he gets any kind of push (aka a Hall injury or Allen having the red-zone role to himself). He forced 145+ missed tackles in college and is still younger than many of the rookie backs who entered the league this year. His size makes him a short yardage weapon, designed to rule the short-yardage situation. More than 56% of his career NFL rushing yards are after contact. He doesn\'t go down on first touch and drags defenders along for extra yardage. Don\'t Oba-think it and risk a fall from grace. Keep Allen on your radar this preseason and rule your fantasy league. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/My_Chat_Account\"> /u/My_Chat_Account </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vdfg1k/braelon_allen_could_be_the_oba_femi_of_this/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vdfg1k/braelon_allen_could_be_the_oba_femi_of_this/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785669412;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8155;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Breece Hall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11576;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Braelon Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1122;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4bbb377dbda4376680f507fcc784fa65\";s:5:\"title\";s:91:\"Ted Karras’ latest comments show just how quickly Dexter Lawrence is changing the Bengals\";s:4:\"link\";s:151:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/195264/ted-karras-latest-comments-show-just-how-quickly-dexter-lawrence-is-changing-the-bengals\";s:11:\"description\";s:356:\"The Cincinnati Bengals made one of the biggest splashes of the 2026 offseason when they acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. Through just a handful of training camp practices, it’s already becoming apparent that the veteran’s impact extends well beyond what he’ll do on Sundays. No one knows that better than veteran center Ted […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4478:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 13: Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants and the defensive line lines up against Ted Karras #64 of the Cincinnati Bengals and the offensive line during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium on October 13, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals made one of the biggest splashes of the 2026 offseason when they acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. Through just a handful of training camp practices, it’s already becoming apparent that the veteran’s impact extends well beyond what he’ll do on Sundays.\n\nNo one knows that better than veteran center Ted Karras.\n\nSpeaking with reporters following Saturday’s practice, Karras offered glowing praise for Lawrence after spending the first week of camp battling him in the trenches.\n\n\n“Better bring your f-ing shit when you’re going against Dexter Lawrence.” Ted Karras being texted daily against the stud DT. Karras compared it to going up against the 2016 Patriots in practice. <a href=\"https://t.co/fPSXYFBe9y\">pic.twitter.com/fPSXYFBe9y</a>— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) <a href=\"https://x.com/Trags/status/2083589457010115001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n“Better bring your f-ing stuff when you’re going against Dexter Lawrence.”\n\nThat’s about as strong of an endorsement as an offensive lineman can give.\n\nKarras went on to compare the challenge of practicing against Lawrence to facing the loaded defensive fronts he experienced during his time with the New England Patriots, emphasizing just how much the four-time Pro Bowler is elevating the level of competition every single day.\n\nIron sharpens iron\n\nTraining camp often revolves around one simple football cliché: Iron sharpens iron.\n\nIn Cincinnati, that saying appears to be coming to life.\n\nLawrence has consistently disrupted plays throughout the opening practices, forcing the Bengals’ offensive line to match his intensity. Rather than viewing it as a nuisance, Karras sees it as exactly what this team needs.\n\nEarlier this offseason, Karras called Lawrence “probably the best nose tackle in the last 30 years,” praising his rare combination of size, power and athleticism. After finally sharing the practice field with him every day, it doesn’t sound like he’s changed his opinion one bit.\n\nKarras also believes the daily battles are helping mold what could become the best run-blocking offensive line he’s been a part of in Cincinnati. If the Bengals’ offense can consistently move one of the NFL’s premier defensive tackles in practice, Sundays against opposing defenses should feel a bit easier.\n\nSetting a new tone on defense\n\nLawrence’s influence has been noticeable almost immediately.\n\nWhether it’s stuffing runs, celebrating with emphatic energy after a stop, or pushing teammates to compete harder, the 350-pound defensive tackle has brought an edge that has been evident throughout camp. That competitive fire has even spilled over into some spirited exchanges with Karras, though both veterans have made it clear it’s all rooted in making each other better.\n\nIt’s exactly the type of leadership Cincinnati hoped it was acquiring.\n\nA promising early sign\n\nTraining camp praise should always be taken with some caution. Pads have only recently come on, and real football is still weeks away.\n\nStill, when one of the team’s most respected veterans is repeatedly talking about the difference a newcomer has made after only a few practices, it’s worth paying attention.\n\nThe Bengals didn’t trade for Dexter Lawrence simply to improve their defensive line on paper. They brought him in to raise the standard throughout the entire roster.\n\nIf Ted Karras’ comments are any indication, that process is already well underway.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785669300;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5847;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Dexter Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1123;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bb3c3bef6abdda5d523aeaa9d02a2cef\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"New York Jets News: Geno Smith shines at Jets training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95285/new-york-jets-news-geno-smith-shines-at-jets-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"Happy Sunday, Jets fans! The Jets have their first day off since training camp began. While the team did not practice on Friday, there was still classroom instruction and meetings. Today the Jets do not have anything on the schedule. This comes after a Saturday practice that saw quarterback Geno Smith shine. Smith had a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8599:\"\n\n\n \n New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) practices his throws during a practice for the New York Jets at their training facility on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Florham Park. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nHappy Sunday, Jets fans!\n\nThe Jets have their first day off since training camp began. While the team did not practice on Friday, there was still classroom instruction and meetings. Today the Jets do not have anything on the schedule.\n\nThis comes after a Saturday practice that saw quarterback Geno Smith shine. Smith had a perfect practice throwing the ball. The quarterback having a strong practice isn’t a bad way to lead into a rest day.\n\nBelow are your daily Jets links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/david-bailey-jets-training-camp-sacking-the-quarterback-08-01-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/david-bailey-jets-training-camp-sacking-the-quarterback-08-01-2026\">Jack Bell</a> – Jets Edge David Bailey: Sacking QBs Is ‘the Best Feeling in the World’\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/kenyon-sadiq-mason-taylor-jets-training-camp-proving-themselves-08-01-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/kenyon-sadiq-mason-taylor-jets-training-camp-proving-themselves-08-01-2026\">Eric Allen</a> – Jets Tight Ends Could Put Defenses in a Twist in ’26\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-practice-report-geno-smith-red-hot-on-back-together-saturday\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-practice-report-geno-smith-red-hot-on-back-together-saturday\">Amanda Vogt</a> – Jets Practice Report | Geno Smith Perfect on Back Together Saturday\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/08/01/ny-jets-waive-rookie-competition-lineman/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/08/01/ny-jets-waive-rookie-competition-lineman/\">Michael Nania</a> – NY Jets waive rookie to end ST competition, sign D-lineman\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/08/01/should-the-ny-jets-make-a-run-at-baker-mayfield/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/08/01/should-the-ny-jets-make-a-run-at-baker-mayfield/\">Connor Long</a> – Should the NY Jets make a run at Baker Mayfield?\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/sports/geno-smith-has-perfect-day-has-rookie-qb-fades-late-at-jets-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/sports/geno-smith-has-perfect-day-has-rookie-qb-fades-late-at-jets-camp/\">Brian Costello</a> – Geno Smith has perfect day as rookie QB fades late at Jets camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jets-sign-dl-ben-barten\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jets-sign-dl-ben-barten\">Josh Alper</a> – Jets sign DL Ben Barten\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-mason-taylor-excited-kenyon-sadiq-special-tight-end-room\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-mason-taylor-excited-kenyon-sadiq-special-tight-end-room\">Colin Martin</a> – Jets’ Mason Taylor ‘excited’ to play alongside Kenyon Sadiq: ‘We’re building something special in that tight end room’\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/08/01/jets-david-bailey-kenyon-sadiq-training-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/08/01/jets-david-bailey-kenyon-sadiq-training-camp/\">Antwan Staley</a> – Jets rookies David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq wasting no time standing out during training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/08/01/geno-smith-rolls-cade-klubnik-struggles-during-saturdays-jets-practice/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/08/01/geno-smith-rolls-cade-klubnik-struggles-during-saturdays-jets-practice/\">Antwan Staley</a> – Geno Smith rolls, Cade Klubnik struggles during Saturday’s Jets practice\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/31/garrett-wilson-offers-his-praise-fellow-jets-wr-adonai-mitchell/91100996007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/31/garrett-wilson-offers-his-praise-fellow-jets-wr-adonai-mitchell/91100996007/\">Geoffrey A. Knox</a> – Garrett Wilson offers his praise to fellow Jets WR Adonai Mitchell\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/how-frank-reich-already-making-strong-first-impression-jets-training-camp-01kyss7msrg2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/how-frank-reich-already-making-strong-first-impression-jets-training-camp-01kyss7msrg2\">Nick Faria</a> – How Frank Reich Is Already Making a Strong First Impression at Jets Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/biggest-winners-losers-first-jets-training-camp-practices-01kyz1vprm0j\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/biggest-winners-losers-first-jets-training-camp-practices-01kyz1vprm0j\">Nick Faria</a> – Biggest Winners and Losers From First Jets Training Camp Practices\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-fans-given-cause-concern-with-early-tvondre-sweat-red-flag-01kyt2yp36ce\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-fans-given-cause-concern-with-early-tvondre-sweat-red-flag-01kyt2yp36ce\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Jets fans given cause for concern with early T’Vondre Sweat red flag\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/plaxico-burress-no-business-comparing-playing-jets-prison-01kyq52zpbpv\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/plaxico-burress-no-business-comparing-playing-jets-prison-01kyq52zpbpv\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Plaxico Burress has no business comparing prison to the Jets\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-offense-geno-smith-clicking-early-training-camp-practice-01kyyvngbdm9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-offense-geno-smith-clicking-early-training-camp-practice-01kyyvngbdm9\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Jets offense, Geno Smith clicking early in training camp practice\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/thomas-hennessy-fends-off-udfa-remain-longest-tenured-jet-flurry-roster-moves-01kyyxrchep2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/thomas-hennessy-fends-off-udfa-remain-longest-tenured-jet-flurry-roster-moves-01kyyxrchep2\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Thomas Hennessy fends off UDFA to remain longest-tenured Jet in flurry of roster moves\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/latest-wr-extension-keep-jets-fans-thankful-garrett-wilson-current-deal-01kywbvz47dr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/latest-wr-extension-keep-jets-fans-thankful-garrett-wilson-current-deal-01kywbvz47dr\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Latest WR extension should keep Jets fans thankful for Garrett Wilson’s current deal\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/garrett-wilson-jets-teammate-adonai-mitchell-explosive-comparison-01kyq98j6x59\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/garrett-wilson-jets-teammate-adonai-mitchell-explosive-comparison-01kyq98j6x59\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Garrett Wilson gave Jets teammate Adonai Mitchell an explosive comparison\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-sign-intriguing-ufl-star-another-wr-injury-01kyx156de5q\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-sign-intriguing-ufl-star-another-wr-injury-01kyx156de5q\">Justin Fried</a> – Jets sign intriguing UFL breakout star after another WR injury\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95253/new-york-jets-news-jets-take-a-partial-day-off-at-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95253/new-york-jets-news-jets-take-a-partial-day-off-at-training-camp\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\nHave a great Sunday!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785668400;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1373;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Geno Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1124;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e3942a913694affd643cbcb35cd561b1\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Bengals News (8/2): Maxx Crosby Worth 2 First-Round Picks for Cincinnati?\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/195277/bengals-news-8-2-maxx-crosby-worth-2-first-round-picks-for-cincinnati\";s:11:\"description\";s:355:\"Bengals News Bengals get another Maxx Crosby trade suggestion The Cincinnati Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence sort of kept the floodgates open for suggestions that the team should make other big splash moves around Joe Burrow. Training Camp Report | Boye Mafe Finds A Home; Erick All Jr.’s Wait Ends Monday There are those at Paycor Stadium […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4888:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nBengals News\n\n<a href=\"https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/08/01/bengals-maxx-crosby-trade-suggestion/91132966007/\">Bengals get another Maxx Crosby trade suggestion</a>\n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence sort of kept the floodgates open for suggestions that the team should make other big splash moves around Joe Burrow. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/training-camp-report-boye-mafe-finds-a-home-erick-all-jr-s-wait-ends-monday\">Training Camp Report | Boye Mafe Finds A Home; Erick All Jr.’s Wait Ends Monday</a>\n\nThere are those at Paycor Stadium who believe the pass Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had intercepted in one of Saturday’s team sessions at training camp wouldn’t have been tried in a game.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/08/02/cashius-howell-boost-cincinnati-bengals-pass-rush/91134314007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115539p118450c118450e1161xxv115539d--36--b--36--&gca-ft=165&gca-ds=sophi\">Cashius Howell brings an edge in attempt to boost Bengals pass rush</a>\n\nBefore the snap, Cashius Howell let everyone know what kind of fire he brings to the football field\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp-day-4-recap-uncharacteristically-inaccurate-day-for-joe-burrow-ends-with-dots-01kyza2qv3bf\">Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp Day 4 Recap: Uncharacteristically Inaccurate Day for Joe Burrow Ends With Dots</a>\n\nOffense flourishes in first red zone session of camp\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/bengals-player-profile-kris-jenkins-jr/\">Bengals Player Profile: Kris Jenkins Jr. needs to shine much brighter with added company around him</a>\n\nIt didn’t matter what Kris Jenkins Jr. did in the last two years.\n\n<a href=\"https://stripehype.com/bengals-trading-for-texans-justin-watson-would-fix-hidden-flaw\">Bengals trading for Texans’ Justin Watson would fix hidden flaw</a>\n\nYou have to love the weapons in Cincinnati. However…\n\nIf you’re thinking about placing a bet on the Cincinnati Bengals and their chances in 2026, the odds are in your favor. <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/odds\">America’s No. 1 Sportsbook, FanDuel</a>, has the team being +170 to win the Division (second behind Baltimore, and +2000 to win Super Bowl LXI.\n\nNFL News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/baker-mayfield-landing-spots-buccaneers-contract-free-agency-2027/\">Baker Mayfield says he feels ‘disrespected.’ If the Buccaneers move on, these six teams make sense</a>\n\nMayfield should have no shortage of suitors if he leaves Tampa Bay after the 2026 season\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/back-together-weekend-saturday-2026-nfl-training-camp\">2026 NFL training camp: Top seven takeaways from Back Together Weekend Saturday</a>\n\nFor the sixth consecutive year, all 32 clubs kicked off the 2026 preseason with Training Camp: Back Together Weekend presented by YouTube TV. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/falcons-continue-to-invest-in-young-starters-on-offense-by-giving-4year-extension-to-bergeron\">Falcons continue to invest in young starters on offense by giving 4-year extension to Bergeron</a>\n\nThe Atlanta Falcons continued to invest in their offense on Saturday when they announced they have signed left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49368181/training-camp-2026-latest-news-intel-updates-buzz-all-32-teams\">2026 NFL training camp: Latest news, intel for all 32 teams</a>\n\nThe 2026 NFL training camps have kicked off around the country, and our team reporters are on the ground every day following the action.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kyler-murray-seems-to-be-pulling-ahead-in-vikings-qb-competition-as-expected\">Kyler Murray seems to be pulling ahead in Vikings QB competition, as expected</a>\n\nWe’ve been 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Until then, Robinson will watch practice, and Stefanski sounds OK with that.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785666918;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8154;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brian Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1126;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bb093d35695aa3fb1077e2b4000fcd72\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"14 Players to Sell in Dynasty Leagues (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/14-players-to-sell-in-dynasty-leagues-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:223:\"We will take a look at some names to consider selling in dynasty leagues. These are all productive players who can help you push for your league title, but may better serve you as a trade chip, as they are ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:15695:\"We will take a look at some names to consider selling in dynasty leagues. These are all productive players who can help you push for your league title, but may better serve you as a trade chip, as they are all firmly in their maximizing return on investment windows. Let’s dig in. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/03/best-fantasy-football-rankings/\">Best Fantasy Football Rankings</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/consensus-cheatsheets.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n14 Players to Sell in Dynasty Leagues (2026 Fantasy Football)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams (RB – LAR)</a>\nThe discourse for trading someone who has been as productive as Kyren revolves around maximizing your return. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum</a> continues to see his role grow, and Williams’ main calling card has been his volume. Kyren will turn 26 before the season starts. A contract-based cut candidate as soon as 2027, try selling Williams to a contender while he still has name equity based market value. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce (WR – IND)</a>\nAlec Pierce may never have more trade value than he does now. He is firmly in the ‘sell high’ window, even if he is expected to have another strong year with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> at the helm. Pierce should set career highs in everything but yards per catch and aDoT this season if he stays healthy and is a tremendous redraft asset. Trade him to a believer in his long-term dynasty outlook vis-a-vis his current value. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson (WR – ARI)</a>\nMichael Wilson exploded when he moved to X for the Arizona Cardinals. Yes, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacoby-brissett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacoby Brissett</a> was an upgrade and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> was hurt or limited while Wilson flourished, but we finally saw the talented receiver come into his own. Wilson will be moving back to Z this season, and while this is a new offensive scheme, he will still theoretically move back to third in the target pecking order and will have to deal with a four-headed monster at running back. He has significant market value now if you can find the right manager, and if your league lacks one, wait until he ‘proves it’ with another strong game or two before making offers. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins (WR – HOU)</a>\nCollins is still an elite dynasty wide receiver but is too much of a risk versus the players you will be targeting in return. Injuries have become an annual concern for Collins, and there is little debate that Nico is near the peak of his subjective or objective market value. He will have healthy target competition at the position for the first time since <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nathaniel-dell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Dell</a> was healthy in 2026, as Dell, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Higgins</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylin-noel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylin Noel</a> are all expected to see expanded roles this year. Add to that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CJ Stroud</a>‘s struggles, and it may be a shrewd move to cash in on Collins while his value is at his highest. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)</a>\nLet’s start with his caveat: I love Ladd McConkey. The discourse here centers around subjective value versus objective value. Some managers have Ladd as a top-12 to top-16 wide receiver, and while that is certainly in his range of outcomes, the hype machine regarding Mike McDaniel as the new OC and a depth chart with questions behind him has inflated his value. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> is gone, which should mean more targets for Ladd but we also have to account for the increase in running back targets we will see here, that Tre Harris will see his role expand this year, that Brennan Thompson will eat up about 30-40 of those targets, and that the Chargers added not one, but two tight ends who are expected to play roles in the passing game behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/oronde-gadsden-ii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oronde Gadsden</a> in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-njoku.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Njoku</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/charlie-kolar.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Kolar</a>. Try pairing him with another strong asset for an upgrade. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (WR – KC)</a>\nRashee is actually a buy low candidate right now, so you will need to wait until he has back-to-back strong games before you attempt to jettison him from your roster. Send out feelers now, identify which managers have interest in him, and extract the maximum return possible when opposing managers are giddy over a spike week. His off-field risk is simply too much of an issue to ignore; send him elsewhere when you can get a strong return. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers (WR – JAC)</a>\nJakobi is an interesting one. On one hand, he has more market value than he has ever had. On the other hand, you still will not get a fair return for him in most leagues. He doesn’t have enough name equity among the casual dynasty player and is at the 30 year old mark where non-elite wide receivers start facing deep discounts in subjective value on the trade market. Meyers led the Jaguars in target share after he joined the team and should push for at least 100 targets with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a>, as the 1a/1b duo in Jacksonville.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – TEN)</a>\nWan’Dale’s value is at an all-time high. He still has believers due to the presence of Brian Daboll in Tennessee, so extract what you can for a clearly depreciating asset as far as trade value is concerned. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a> is already viewed by most dynasty managers as the number one for the Titans, but opposing managers who also play redraft or best ball will have a healthy opinion of Robinson’s value, at least in the short term. You will not get much for him compared to his expected production this year, but again this is about maximizing ROI. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)</a>\nAchane remains an elite running back option for dynasty, but contenders may want to target someone with a less volatile floor now that Mike McDaniel is no longer in Miami. Achane should remain a workhorse, but there is no denying that the offensive scheme and the weapons around him (or lack thereof) will present some challenges this season. De’Von saw a stacked box on just 23.1 percent of his attempts last season (29th in the league among qualified ball carriers). With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis</a> at quarterback and Achane as the Dolphins’ lone feared weapon, expect the box to be stacked at a near league-high clip with a spy roaming enough to cause additional issues. DO NOT trade Achane without the right return, but you should at least be assessing his trade value in your league(s).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker (RB – KC)</a>\nSuper Bowl MVP. Proud Member of the Kansas City Chiefs. These two things put Walker’s trade value at its absolute peak. Feel free to hold onto him if you are a contender, but for those in the middle of the pack or in a rebuild, trading him now may be your best option. His durability concerns and the presence of a receiving weapon at running back suggest that this backfield will eventually devolve into some sort of timeshare. Cash in on Walker’s sell-high window if you can find a buyer. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nJames Cook went off in 2025, recording 1,621 rushing yards (at a 5.2 yards per carry clip) and 291 receiving yards (on 33 receptions). Cook is projected to see his rushing volume dip a bit as he set a new career high by 70 carries in 2025 and will have a revamped receiver corps working in front of him. He should be closer to the 14-15 carries per game mark than the 18.2 he saw last season (he averaged 13.5 the prior two seasons). He should still eat at the end of games in an easy division but is projected to see his touches drop, which will likely affect his fantasy output. Trade the soon-to-be 27 year old running back to a contender where feasible. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown (RB – CIN)</a>\nBrown likely would have made this column in prior seasons, but now his value has reached its absolute apex. A potential workhorse back coming off a strong season, Chase is appealing to all contenders. Your potential return will depend on your rival manager’s subjective opinion of Brown, but there should be a much more robust market for his services than in the past. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)</a>\nTuten is still viewed by many as a potential workhorse in Jacksonville for whatever reason. Yes, some of it has to do with glowing reports in OTA’s when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez</a> was sidelined. Yes, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne</a> being in New Orleans has a lot to do with it as well. With that said, Tuten may see most of his work between the 20s on obvious running downs. C-Rod is expected to be the goal line back and should get some short yardage work as well. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lequint-allen-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LeQuint Allen</a>, who many aren’t truly factoring into the equation, is set to be the receiving back and will likely see an increased opportunity on the ground. There are at least two Tuten believers in every league; find them, and see what kind of return you may be able to receive. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL)</a>\nFerguson was the TE6 in fppg in 2025. However, his numbers were inflated by constant injuries to at least one of the Cowboys’ two elite receivers. Ferguson averaged 13.5 fppg in games <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> was injured or limited in, but just 7.3 fppg when he was healthy. Try selling to a contender with a question mark at tight end before his market value evaporates. He is still a serviceable back end TE1 option, but is someone those in dynasty will want to divest of wherever possible.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe: <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-football-podcast/id1138942145?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w?si=YOuECAqmSfuIiFca2d1N5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify</a> | <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/soundcloud.com/fantasypros-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SoundCloud</a> | <a href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-fantasypros-fantasy-footba-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iHeartRadio</a>\n\nRaju Byfield is a featured writer for FantasyPros. 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Checks calendar. Yup, it’s August alright\";s:4:\"link\";s:261:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160902/49ers-news-offseason-training-camp-deebo-samuel-kick-returner-stribling-hamstring-strain-brock-purdy-kamara-defensive-ends-back-jordan-james-kittle-kyle-shanahan-concussion-rookies-kaelon-black-raheem\";s:11:\"description\";s:403:\"49ers’ Deebo Samuel arrives in ‘really good shape,’ makes waves in first practice (paywall)“The 49ers practiced without top pick De’Zhaun Stribling, who’s dealing with hamstring tightness. A team spokesman clarified that it’s not a hamstring strain that’s affecting the rookie receiver, who’s coming off a pair of impressive practices.” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan addresses team […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5381:\"\n\n\n \n \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7485619/2026/08/01/deebo-samuel-sf-49ers-training-camp/\">49ers’ Deebo Samuel arrives in ‘really good shape,’ makes waves in first practice (paywall)</a> “The 49ers practiced without top pick De’Zhaun Stribling, who’s dealing with hamstring tightness. A team spokesman clarified that it’s not a hamstring strain that’s affecting the rookie receiver, who’s coming off a pair of impressive practices.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/kyle-shanahan-car-accident-update/1953732/\">49ers coach Kyle Shanahan addresses team for first time since car accident</a> “He addressed the team for the first time this morning as a whole. And they were excited. He got a nice welcome. And it was good to have him up there.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/ricky-pearsall-season-ending-injury-deebo-samuel/1953724/\">49ers place Ricky Pearsall on season-ending IR with PCL issue, sign Deebo Samuel</a> “The 49ers are hopeful Pearsall can make a full recovery and be back on the team in 2027, at which point he will be entering the final year of his original four-year contract.”\n\n<a href=\"https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/01/kawakami-deebo-samuel-ricky-pearsall-49ers-training-camp-notes/\">Kawakami: The emergency Deebo/Pearsall flip-flop and more 49ers notes from camp (paywall)</a> “Other than Evans, the most impressive WR in camp, by far, has been Stribling, who has a huge opportunity with Pearsall out and Christian Kirk nursing a sore calf.\n\nStribling is big, accelerates out of cuts very smoothly, catches the ball cleanly, and seems to have quickly earned the trust of the quarterbacks. He’s been so good that Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler, all but shouted out his name on Friday when asked to name a standout young player.\n\n“Strib!” Evans said. “Strib’s standing out. He’s had a really good offseason and OTAs and he’s continued to do that in training camp.”\n\nI’m a zero-time Pro Bowler, but in my eyes, Stribling’s early-camp play has been more consequential than any 49ers highly drafted rookie receiver since Aiyuk in 2020 and Deebo in 2019 — and has already placed him above Pearsall, Dante Pettis, Danny Gray, and Jalen Hurd.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160887/49ers-wr-dezhaun-stribling-sits-out-saturdays-practice-with-hamstring-tightness\">49ers injuries: De’Zhaun Stribling has hamstring tightness; Keion White has an adductor issue</a> “The more the top wideouts miss, the more other players will get their opportunities. We know about Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing, but undrafted free agent Wesley Grimes is a big beneficiary, as he could potentially slide into the “F” role, being a bigger body, as well as “Z” opposite Mike Evans.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201957-transcript-defensive-coordinator-training-updates/\">49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris shares training camp updates</a> “I’ve hated Deebo so long (laughter) and it’s so nice to have him back in a friendly atmosphere. He’s been one of those guys that’s been a highly competitive guy in the National Football League that you’ve got to deal with. No matter what the circumstance of the game is, what the situation is of the game, you’ve got to be aware. 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Caught up yesterday, but it’s always good to see him, a face that’s familiar around this building and getting him back is really cool.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201933-executive-paraag-marathe-departing-soccer/\">49ers executive Paraag Marathe departing after 25 years to focus on soccer clubs</a> “According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, executive vice president of football operations and president of 49ers Enterprises, Paraag Marathe, is leaving the 49ers to focus full-time on his leadership roles with Leeds United and Scottish club Rangers FC, as well as other sports ventures.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com.sg/nfl/story/_/id/49507290/deebo-samuel-reunion-49ers-just-matter\">Deebo Samuel on reunion with 49ers: ‘Just matter of time’</a> “It kind of felt like I didn’t even go nowhere, to be honest,” Samuel said. “When I got back, I was just like, ‘Well, I know what’s going on. I know the people here. 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Following three straight padded practices to conclude the first week, the team is off on Sunday before getting back to work. Before we focus on what lies ahead, however, let’s take one final look back at the week that was. Welcome to the latest installment of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11945:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA- JUNE 11: Eli Raridon #82 of the New England Patriots speaks to the media after New England Patriots Minicamp on June 11, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Summer Lamont/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots’ training camp is fully underway. Following three straight padded practices to conclude the first week, the team is off on Sunday before getting back to work.\n\nBefore we focus on what lies ahead, however, let’s take one final look back at the week that was. Welcome to the latest installment of our Sunday Patriots Notes.\n\nRaridon’s hot start\n\nThrough seven training camp practices, it’s been hard to miss rookie tight end Eli Raridon.\n\nRaridon has been active as a pass catcher this summer, often threatening New England’s up the seam and running away from second-level defenders across the field.\n\nOn Friday, that led to the rookie catching multiple passes during 7-on-7s, including a touchdown in the corner of the end zone from Drake Maye — a unit he is regularly been apart of as the team’s No. 2 tight end.\n\n“He is a big dude, first off, that can run. I mean, that’s pretty cool, and he is smart,” Maye said. “He went to Notre Dame and I know he is another guy that, half ACC, half not, but we like to call ourselves smart in the ACC so— He understands positions, he understands how to play both positions, the tight end spot. I think he is making plays on the football. That’s what you want to see from a young guy, and he is putting the work in. \n\n“That is the biggest thing with a young rookie. You want to see him go out there and take a rep when he is tired and not call for a sub, and he is doing all the things the right way, and I am looking forward to seeing what he does throughout camp. He has been a great player for us and a great dude.”\n\nWhile Raridon has seen his fair share of reps with Maye and the first-team offense, the rookie remains slotted behind veteran Hunter Henry on the depth chart.\n\nThat has also led to plenty of work with backup quarterback Tommy DeVito, who has no issues peppering the tight end with targets.\n\n“Have you seen him? That’s a big target. I bet you’d want to throw to him too,” DeVito said. “I mean, he’s big, he’s athletic, his confidence is growing. Trying to get more savvy with the offense, like as it’s going. But that just comes with time and how many reps he gets. So, just keep trying to get as many reps as we can. I know he’s got a lot of information coming at him. I know I’ve been a rookie before in a situation like this. So just keep him encouraged, keep him going. But he’s got awesome hands, he’s got the frame. He’s got everything going for him. So, I’m looking forward to seeing how he plays this year.”\n\nA quiet spring from Raridon, coupled with a season-ending injury to veteran free-agent addition Julian Hill, left the door open for a potential free agent addition at the position.\n\nWhile there is still work to be done for the 2026 third-round pick, Raridon’s emergence early in camp has him trending toward earning a role as a rookie.\n\n“You can see the game slowing down for him a little bit,” Hunter Henry said. “Every single time he gets reps, he learns from those reps. He’s watching them in the film room. We’re talking about things. He’s got a bright future ahead of him for sure.”\n\nCB depth\n\nThe Patriots depth at cornerback has been tested early in camp with Carlton Davis (unknown) sidelined for the last three practices after leaving Tuesday’s session early. Charles Woods has consistently been first up in his place.\n\n“Just having a full offseason in the system now, I’m more comfortable with the play calling. I’m understanding the scheme, what we’re trying to get done as a defense, and now just going out there and playing football,” said Woods, who spent last season as the No. 4 cornerback after being claimed off waivers during cutdown day.\n\nWith Christian Gonzalez (rest) then limited on Saturday, Kobee Minor, Kindle Vildor, and fifth-round pick Karon Prunty saw elevated snaps. Prunty made the most of it with an interception off of DeVito while Minor also recorded a pass breakup. That group will continue to sort itself out over the next few weeks with roster spots limited.\n\nGonzo update\n\nBeyond being a limited participant on Saturday due to rest reasons, Christian Gonzalez has remained a full participant in padded practices as he searches for a contract extension. Mike Vrabel has appreciated that approach from his top cornerback this offseason, but did not have an update on where negotiations stood.\n\n“It’ll either get done, and when it gets done, that’ll be the progress that’s made,” Vrabel said Saturday. “Everybody that’s involved is working hard. I cannot express the professionalism that Gonzo has started camp with. It’s clear that he wants to improve, that he wants to be the best at his craft and at that position. I think that he’s made that known by the way he’s come out here to practice.”\n\nUnderrated names\n\nTraining camp always provides a chance for underrated players to make a push for roster spots. Through seven practices, here are some who have caught our eyes:\n\n\nRB Jam Miller: While New England’s defensive front has largely won the rushing periods, Miller has caught the eye on numerous occasions for his quickness and ability to find holes. Lan Larison still seems like the top RB3, but Miller could make a push.\n\n\n\nWR Cameron Dorner: Dorner has been stacking positive days together which was recently rewarded with a handful of reps with Tommy DeVito and the second string offense. The UDFA receiver has shown the ability to separate and while the wide receiver depth chart is crowded, New England lost practice squader Jeremiah Webb for the season. Dorner is making an early case to stick around in that capacity.\n\n\n\nTE Tanner Arkin: Perhaps no longer underrated as the UDFA has consistently seen time with the top offense due to his blocking ability. That ability has slotted him in nicely behind Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon, and Arkin’s blocking ability has created some short play-action opportunities through the air.\n\n\n\nLB Khalil Jacobs: On the defensive side of the ball, Jacobs has repped next to K.J. Britt and Chad Muma recently on the second team defense. He logged a pressure in Saturday’s practice and has been around the ball often in run defense from the off-ball linebacker spot.\n\n\nChism’s growth\n\nEfton Chism and Mack Hollins quickly developed a strong relationship during Chism’s rookie season as they would often be two of the first people in the facility. The two enjoy pushing each other to get better and Chism calls Hollins one of his best friends, but the veteran has enjoyed seeing the 24-year old’s growth in Year 2.\n\n“I think the biggest thing is now he’s taken anything that he was with me doing last year, and he’s molded it. And like I told him, take everything I do, and then change to what’s best for you. And that’s what I’ve seen him do,” Hollins said.\n\n“It’s been it’s been really cool to watch him grow not only as a player on the field, but off in understanding how to be a pro and things it takes to be great and sustain that for more than a season and not just be like, ‘Oh, it’s a guy that is shining in a training camp for one year cause he’s small and white.’ Efton’s a baller, that’s why he’s shining.”\n\nWR room\n\nChism will have work to do to make the 53-man roster again this season after the team added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs to pair with him and Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas, and Kayshon Boutte.\n\nKeeping all seven wide receivers on the Week 1 roster feels like a stretch, which means one will be the odd man out. That could be still be Kayshon Boutte, who remains open to a trade after requesting one back in the spring, which would open the door for youngsters like Chism and Kyle Williams, who would remain a surprise cut, to remain off waivers.\n\n“I love having depth, but I would say that we’re always going to try to look to improve, whether that’s by adding draft capital, obtaining a player or keeping the guys we have,” Vrabel said. “We want to try to provide competition throughout the roster at each position. I think that’s something that’s critical. I think that’s what good teams do every year, year in and year out, that they’re making the roster as competitive as possible.”\n\nAccuracy work\n\nDespite connecting on 84 percent of his field goal attempts as a rookie in the regular season, accuracy was the focus for Andy Borregales this offseason. So far, the work has paid off as Borregales has appeared to connect of 21-of-his-23 field goal attempts this training camp — including a 5-for-5 performance on Saturday where distances appeared to reach the 55-yard mark.\n\nSlater’s impact\n\nMatthew Slater has been away from the Patriots organization for two years now, but his impact is still felt throughout the building. Besides Brenden Schooler sharing stories of his former teammate and special teams coach Tom Quinn often showing Slater film, the punt team has different releases and techniques with one called the “Slater release.” \n\n “I think he’s one of the best to do it and I think all of us kind of know that,“ Chism said.\n\nAutographs\n\nA regular scene throughout the first week of training camp has been Mack Hollins and Efton Chism on the field nearly an hour after practice has concluded to sign autographs for every fan left in attendance.\n\n\nA regular scene after the first four practices: Mack Hollins and Efton Chism III staying over an hour after practice ends to sign autographs. <a href=\"https://t.co/7FK8OyNe13\">pic.twitter.com/7FK8OyNe13</a>— Brian Hines (@iambrianhines) <a href=\"https://x.com/iambrianhines/status/2082152697088626790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nHollins took that to a new level on Friday, as he pulled fans out of the crowd to race across the practice field — with Chism serving as the starter.\n\nWeek ahead\n\nWith their training camp underway, the Patriots will remain busy for the time being. 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Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the twenty-eighth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks who are +1,100 odds. Article TL;DR: The reigning Super Bowl champions are running it back. Well, with everyone except for Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker. To replace Walker the Seahawks spent a first round draft pick on RB Jadarian Price out of Notre Dame. Price will compete with George Holani and free agent acquisition Emmanuel Wilson for the RB1 role while Zach Charbonnet recovers from an ACL tear. The Seahawks WR room is led by JSN, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, and Tory Horton. This WR corp will undoubtedly fuel Sam Darnol to another high-end QB2 finish. AJ Barner is the favorite to start at TE again this year, with Elijah Arroyo playing in two TE sets. Arroyo has improved as a route runner this year per camp reports, and may be able to push Barner for the starting job by the end of the season if Arroyo also makes strides as a blocker. The Seahawks lost their OC, Klint Kubiak, who took a job at the HC of the Raiders. In his place is Brian Fleury, who most recently was the run game coordinator and TEs coach with the 49ers. Mike Macdonald has stated that they won’t change their offensive philosophies that won them the Super Bowl. Expect another run heavy scheme for the Seahawks. Quick plug for the wonderful work our team has done on the Optimus Tools. If you\'d like to try out the tools for a week for free use code: CAM26 . With this code you can try out any tier of our subscription. I love the Play-by-Play Situational Analysis tool myself. It\'s helped me breakdown where players are most frequently used in their offense as I\'m working on my rankings. One more thing! I\'ll be at the Scott Fish Bowl Seattle Live event on 8/2 (today) at 1pm at Tom\'s Watch Bar at Seattle Center. If you\'re in the area come stop by and say hello! Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns New York Jets Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:6896:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vdboor/seattle_seahawks_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea/\"> </a> We’re closing in on the end of this series with only the top 4 teams to go. Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the twenty-eighth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks who are +1,100 odds. Article TL;DR: The reigning Super Bowl champions are running it back. Well, with everyone except for Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker. To replace Walker the Seahawks spent a first round draft pick on RB Jadarian Price out of Notre Dame. Price will compete with George Holani and free agent acquisition Emmanuel Wilson for the RB1 role while Zach Charbonnet recovers from an ACL tear. The Seahawks WR room is led by JSN, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, and Tory Horton. This WR corp will undoubtedly fuel Sam Darnol to another high-end QB2 finish. AJ Barner is the favorite to start at TE again this year, with Elijah Arroyo playing in two TE sets. Arroyo has improved as a route runner this year per camp reports, and may be able to push Barner for the starting job by the end of the season if Arroyo also makes strides as a blocker. The Seahawks lost their OC, Klint Kubiak, who took a job at the HC of the Raiders. In his place is Brian Fleury, who most recently was the run game coordinator and TEs coach with the 49ers. Mike Macdonald has stated that they won’t change their offensive philosophies that won them the Super Bowl. Expect another run heavy scheme for the Seahawks. Quick plug for the wonderful work our team has done on the Optimus Tools. If you\'d like to try out the tools for a week for free use code: <a href=\"https://tools.optimusfantasy.com/checkout?promo=CAM26\">CAM26 </a>. With this code you can try out any tier of our subscription. I love the Play-by-Play Situational Analysis tool myself. It\'s helped me breakdown where players are most frequently used in their offense as I\'m working on my rankings. One more thing! I\'ll be at the Scott Fish Bowl Seattle Live event on 8/2 (today) at 1pm at Tom\'s Watch Bar at Seattle Center. If you\'re in the area come stop by and say hello! 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competition, competition Dan Quinn has been adamant this will be the Commanders’ most competitive training camp since he took over in 2024. “You’ll find some competition in an everyday sense, and I think that’s one of the very best ways that we’ll get better — just good-on-good situations. Into tomorrow, there’ll be a two-point […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14928:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nCompetition, competition, competition\n\nDan Quinn has been adamant this will be the Commanders’ most competitive training camp since he took over in 2024.\n\n\n“You’ll find some competition in an everyday sense, and I think that’s one of the very best ways that we’ll get better — just good-on-good situations. Into tomorrow, there’ll be a two-point play competition — best out of five — and those are the moments I think you’ll find some game scenarios and situations in every practice [like] two minute and four minute [drills], last plays, setting up field goals.\n\n\n\n“Can we put ourselves in these spots so when we the air gets thin, that we feel like that’s our space, and we’re going to work really hard into that spot? I feel a hunger from the team, so they’re ready to get into that.”\n\n\nReacts survey\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/426632/which-position-group-is-most-vital-to-commanders-2026-success-survey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/426632/which-position-group-is-most-vital-to-commanders-2026-success-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This week’s Reacts survey</a> comprised a single question: Outside of quarterback, which position group’s development during this training camp will most dictate the Commanders’ success in the 2026 season?\n\nThe results were a bit unusual in that four different position groups got double-digit percentages of the overall vote.\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\nTwo defensive groups (LBs and DBs) and two offensive groups (WR/TEs and OL) comprised those 4 groups of top vote-getters.\n\nIn my mind, the four groups break out into three sub-groups when it comes to why readers voted for them.\n\nGroup 1: High confidence\n\nThe linebacking corps drew the largest percentage of this week’s responses, and I believe that’s because fans feel highly confident that this is a deep and talented position group. In fact, I’ve heard and read many people (myself included) suggest that this is the best overall group of inside linebackers that the Commanders has fielded in recent memory.\n\nIt may take some time to adjust to thinking about Washington’s edge rushers as primarily aligning as outside linebackers in a 3-man front instead of DEs in a 4-man front, but the work that Adam Peters did this offseason to re-make the edge rushing group was also part of what drove some Hogs Haven readers to vote for this position group.\n\nTo put a finer point on it, I think these 12 players are the ones that likely are in most people’s minds when they think of Washington’s training camp linebackers:\n\nAnchoring the middle, the inside linebackers appear to bring elite instincts, lateral speed, and bone-crushing physicality. While Sonny Styles is a rookie and unproven at the pro level, he is the son of an NFL player, and was drafted 7th overall for a number of good reasons. Expectations are high that Styles will step right into a high-performance group, and that the rookie will see a lot of play time alongside proven veterans Leo Chenal and Frankie Luvu. Frankie, in 2025, was asked to play out of position for much of the season to make up for a devastating number of injuries to other players. With him back in his natural position and in a scheme that is built to take advantage of his strengths, the group’s sideline-to-sideline pursuit ought to be perfectly complemented by the still-developing high-motor play of Jordan Magee, with Kain Medrano, and Ale Kaho competing for roster spots primarily on the strength of their special teams play.\n\nOn the perimeter, the outside linebackers have gotten a lot of “wows” from training camp observers in the first two days. With their size and experience, they should provide a terrifying edge presence characterized by raw speed and versatile coverage capabilities. The explosive tandem of Odafe Oweh and Dorance Armstrong will likely have the ability to set a ferocious edge against the run while consistently collapsing the pocket. Complemented by the twitchy athleticism of K’Lavon Chaisson and the length and potential of rookie Joshua Josephs, this group will be counted on to create consistent pressure, made relentless by the expected blitz-heavy scheme of new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones. Both Javonte Jean-Baptiste, who played about 26% of defensive snaps over the past two seasons, and Drake Jackson, who appeared in the final 3 games of the ’25 season after being activated from injured reserve, look to be on the roster bubble in 2026 following March and April roster upgrades.\n\nGroup 2: Shaky confidence\n\nThe pass catchers and defensive backs each drew about 1 in 5 voters this week, and I think the reason was that many Commanders fans remain unconvinced that Washington’s front office did enough to ensure that the starting talent is good enough or that the depth is sufficient to withstand injuries to starters.\n\nPass catchers\n\nFor the purposes of the survey, I had to combine the WRs and TEs together. \n\nAt tight end, I think most fans are sold on Chig Okonkwo being an explosive playmaker in the passing game, but may have more questions about his run game blocking. John Bates would be his mirror image as a skilled blocker, but merely a competent receiver. Questions hover around 2024 second-round pick Ben Sinnott, as well as 2024 UDFA Colson Yankoff.\n\nThe bigger concerns at WR have been discussed all offseason. \n\nFirstly, does Washington have enough skill at the position outside of Terry McLaurin, with the rookie Antonio Williams being added to the group of veterans that all have question marks: Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown, Treylon Burks and Van Jefferson?\n\n\n\"If Jayden Daniels is sitting back there and nobody\'s getting open with a decent scheme, that puts him into a position where he\'s at more risk because he\'s extending and he\'s running more.\" – Kevin Sheehan on the risk of Commanders\' lack of WR depth <a href=\"https://t.co/wfu4pGsVXj\">pic.twitter.com/wfu4pGsVXj</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2083258931443359852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nMany argue that, if Jayden Daniels is healthy, he will elevate this group of generally undistinguished receivers to achieve on the field just like he did in 2024. In fact, the argument can be made that: (a) this group is more skilled than the ‘24 group was; (b) Daniels is a more fully developed QB than he was in ‘24; and (c) the new offensive coordinator will be better able to use scheme and motion to create passing opportunities than was true in ‘24. So, maybe, with a healthy JD5, this group will be good enough.\n\nThat raises the second concern, however, of whether the group can perform at a playoff level if Terry McLaurin misses significant playing time, as he did in 2025. His absence from the field in training camp and most of the regular season last year is seen by many as a central factor in the team’s struggles. His presence throughout the offseason so far in 2026 has been credited as a major factor in a more energetic ‘vibe’ in this year’s camp. It’s hard to overstate the negative impact that another serious injury to Terry would have on the 2026 season, making the lack of a clear playmaking #2 receiver an issue that simply won’t go away.\n\n\nOne noticeable difference at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> camp this year is Terry McLaurin The difference? He\'s there… and practicing! With last year\'s contract dispute in the rear view, the star WR has his focus on performing, and mentoring.<a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JPFinlayNBCS</a> has the story<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/V7C5w704bG\">pic.twitter.com/V7C5w704bG</a>— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) <a href=\"https://x.com/NBC4Sports/status/2083241326225576130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nDefensive backs\n\nThe concerns about the DBs mirror those that surround the wide receivers. There are no proven stars at safety or cornerback, and question marks are linked to health, size, or performance of nearly every player in the position group. While many people have made strong arguments that Nick Cross, Will Harris, Trey Amos, Mikey Sainristil, Amik Robertson or Rasul Douglas will play very well this year in Daronte Jones’ expected new blitz-heavy, zone-heavy scheme, a different fan, analyst or observer could make an equally strong evidence-backed case against each of those players having a great year in 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nClearly, as defined in this week’s question, the development of the secondary during this training camp will probably have a lot to do with the Commanders’ success in the coming season.\n\nGroup 3: Confidence mixed with concern\n\nOn a fan site named for the most famous offensive line in NFL history, it’s no surprise that nearly a quarter of respondents opted for the offensive line in our survey. I don’t think anyone here would underestimate the importance of the OL to the team’s success.\n\nI think that most Commanders fans feel pretty damned good about 4 positions: LT, LG, RG, RT, with 3 of those positions being manned by former 1st- or 2nd-round draft picks who played well for at least part of last season, and all of whom enter the 2026 training camp fully healthy.\n\nThere has been, however, a lot of offseason angst about the center position — with an inexplicable series of events that saw Adam Peters release Tyler Biadasz early in the offseason before trying and failing to sign the top free agent center, Tyler Linderbaum, and then waiting until the 6th round to draft Matt Gulbin, who appears not-quite-ready for Week 1 in the NFL, and who many observers suggest may be a poor scheme fit for the new Commanders offense. \n\nThe team seems to be left with Nick Allegretti by default. While the coaches (and GM) have praised Allegretti’s intelligence and communication, fans have mostly been underwhelmed at the thought of him starting at this key position. That concern was exacerbated when Allegretti walked off the field on the first day of training camp with what was later reported to be a calf strain, and fans were faced with the sudden possibility of opening up against the Eagles in Week 1 with Jayden Daniels taking snaps from Julian Good-Jones or the rookie Gulbin. Sayings about the strength of chains and weakest links pop to mind when pondering this potential OL scenario.\n\nBottom Line\n\nComing off a 5-win season and entering the 2026 season with 2 new coordinators and at least 15 veteran free agents who weren’t playing for Washington a year ago, questions and opportunities abound.\n\nIt’s clear that, outside of Jayden Daniels’ health and performance, there is no single position group that holds the key to Commanders success in 2026; this is genuinely a case of the entire team needing to rise up to meet its potential.\n\nFinal notes:\n\nBack together weekend\n\nToday (Saturday, August 1st) is the first day of training camp that is open to the public, and it will be part of the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-training-camps-for-2026-season-open-this-week\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-training-camps-for-2026-season-open-this-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL’s “Back Together Weekend”</a>.\n\nPresented by YouTube TV, Back Together Weekend will feature celebrations that will once again span two days – Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2. \n\nNFL Network and ESPN will provide complete coverage of all the action, including practices, player interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and fanfests from around the country. Beginning at noon ET on August 1 and continuing at 10 a.m. ET on August 2, NFL Network will provide nine hours of live coverage over the two days as teams across the league hit the field. Separately, ESPN will provide three hours of coverage on August 1 starting at 9 a.m. ET. NFL Network’s Inside Training Camp coverage begins Monday, August 3 at 10 a.m. ET and provides daily coverage of training camps through Wednesday, August 12.\n\nFirst preseason game\n\nWashington’s first preseason game is less than two weeks away; it will be a home game vs the Miami Dolphins on Friday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. ET.\n\nWeek 1 game\n\nThe Commanders open the season on the road against the defending NFC East champs, the Philadelphia Eagles. The game will be played on Sunday, September 14th at 4:25 p.m. ET.\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> (I truly believe this) right now have a couple of questionable spots, but not a glaring weakness in any one area. Day 3 of camp is not time to make a permanent referendum. Could they do more? Sure. Can things go wrong? Yes. Can it be better than u expect? Yup.— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! 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Well gang, let’s get to it! Daniel Jones Had a Hot Hand on Saturday Rookie AJ Haulcy Gets Run with Starting D—with Justin […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3849:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 10: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (12) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts Minicamp on June 10, 2026 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWith rain in the forecast, Indianapolis Colts held an indoor training camp practice Saturday evening for “Back Together Weekend”—for the final practice of this weekend and the last before pads come on. \n\nWell gang, let’s get to it! \n\n\n\nDaniel Jones Had a Hot Hand on Saturday\n\n\nThat’s a wrap from Day 4 of Colts Camp. Great day for Daniel Jones. Very accurate and moves the ball down the field well. 12/15 with 3 TDs in 11s. Josh Downs with a very productive day as well. Was the favorite target of Jones and displayed great route running.— Andrew Moore (@AndrewMooreNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndrewMooreNFL/status/2083669976683000020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOne of the highlights of today was <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> QB Daniel Jones delivering a rocket to TE Tyler Warren for a TD in the red zone. This was in 11-on-11.— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2083676272853471515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRookie AJ Haulcy Gets Run with Starting D—with Justin Walley flashing again\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> Safety A.J. Haulcy getting work with the first team defense. Justin Walley another nice pass break up in the first 11 on 11 team period. <a href=\"https://x.com/WTHRcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WTHRcom</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2083653210800107682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nSauce Gets Sticky in Coverage\n\n\nSauce Gardner with a beautiful pass breakup in the 3rd 11 on 11 team period of the day. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a>— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/DomMirandaTV/status/2083659098357166392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRookie Seth McGowan Making RB2 Competition Interesting\n\n\nSeth McGowan with a nice run up the middle for a TD in the second round of 11s. Showing good burst.— Andrew Moore (@AndrewMooreNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndrewMooreNFL/status/2083655195792183739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNick Westbrook-Ikhine Pushing for WR3?\n\n\nNick Westbrook-Ikhine just reeled in a 50 yard rocket from Riley Leonard over two defenders… WR3? 👀— Logan Hancock (@ProFanLogan) <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFanLogan/status/2083665972133515720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNick Westbrook-Ikhine with ANOTHER tough contested catch in 11 on 11s… this time on Sauce Gardner 👀— Logan Hancock (@ProFanLogan) <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFanLogan/status/2083655753198383356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNo Steichen Due to Personal Reasons\n\n\nNo Shane Steichen at practice today, due to a personal matter. Rainy Saturday has the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> indoors for their first afternoon practice of camp. 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That brings some hefty expectations beyond just being a good player. He needs to be a player that makes everyone around him better. So far we have seen signs of that, but it will be hard to really see […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2084:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 29: Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the Cincinnati Bengals signs autographs during the Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields on July 29, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDexter Lawrence was brought in by the <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> straight up for the 10th overall pick. That brings some hefty expectations beyond just being a good player. He needs to be a player that makes everyone around him better.\n\nSo far we have seen signs of that, but it will be hard to really see until they line up Week 1 against another team.\n\nDefensive lineman Myles Murphy has already seen the impact.\n\n“Really, just a lot of it has been like him sharing his knowledge with the defensive tackles,” <a href=\"https://www.fox19.com/video/2026/07/30/bengals-training-camp-day-two/\">Murphy told FOX19</a>. “It correlates to everyone on the D-line just getting off blocks in general. So I mean, it’s been huge to have him as like another coach in a sense. So yeah, I think it helps all of us.”\n\nLawrence has picked up plenty of tips and tricks over his time in the NFL. He has been a dominant force, and not all of that has been because of his physical ability.\n\nThe game is just as much mental—even down in the trenches—in the NFL. This is an example of why Cincinnati felt comfortable giving up that pick in the draft. Lawrence has been getting involved with teammates since the team brought him in.\n\nHe has established himself as a leader, and a guy defenders should be listening to if they want to get better\n\nHe has done all of that, and it hasn’t even been an entire offseason. 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One of them being Tank Bigsby who is a premier handcuff, but was one of the better explosive players last year. 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He spoke about it during a Saturday appearance on NFL Network.\"There\'s been a lot of conversation about it outside of my own conversation for so many years,\" Rodgers told Kyle Brandt. \"You know, a big part of it was getting married and having those conversations with my wife that allowed me to kind of <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/KyleBrandt/status/2083628831500382717?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open up to the possibility</a> of coming together. It\'s been a couple-year process now, the conversations with them, but, you know, I\'ve been very, very closed off about that part of my life, and I want to keep it that way. But there\'s been a narrative that\'s gone on for too long, that I wanted to kind of shut down.\"And it\'s been really beautiful to reconnect with them. All of them. And I got to spend a week, a long weekend recently. Those pictures are from in Nashville. My parents, my brother, and his sweet wife, and their incredible two kids. I got to be an uncle. It\'s just really — it\'s really special. So a lot of my life has been full circle I think the last year. And that was part of it. I knew it was part of it. And I\'m happy to be reunited, and that part of my life is a really beautiful addition, and I\'ve got to give my wife a lot of credit for — not that she was pushing me, because she never was, but just the way that she loves and supports me, having her by my side during this process has been really special. And I missed those relationships. And there was reasons for it that don\'t need to be talked about, but I\'m thankful that that\'s come all the way back around.\"Although Rodgers said he reconnected with \"all of them,\" he mentioned only one brother. It\'s unclear whether Aaron and his brother, Jordan, have reconnected. It was Jordan who brought the family issues to light during a 2016 stint on The Bachelorette. 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With Sunday scheduled as an off-day before a return to the field on Monday, it seems like the goal for the Seahawks coaching staff is to still keep players fresh and not overdo it with intensity and physicality.\n\nHere’s a recap of Saturday’s practice!\n\n\n\nSeahawks training camp news and notes\n\nElijah Arroyo and Tory Horton shine on offense\n\nIt was an injury-riddled year for both Arroyo and Horton last season. Arroyo had a stint on IR due to a knee injury, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/171373/seahawks-receiver-tory-horton-details-season-ending-injury-cracked-tibia\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"171373\">while Horton cracked his tibia</a> and had his season end after Week 9. Horton had a fair bit more productivity than Arroyo, but they each have enticing traits that could help elevate the passing game.\n\nSaturday’s practice will be encouraging for Seahawks fans, as they each caught touchdowns during practice.\n\nFrom <a href=\"https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article316739045.html#storylink=cpy\">Tacoma News Tribune’s Gregg Bell</a>:\n\n\nThe second-year tight end and 2025 draft choice caught two touchdown passes on deft moves in his pass pattern during that same one-on-one drill that featured Smith-Njigba versus Witherspoon. Arroyo faked a move outside right then cut sharply left to turn around safety Rodney Thomas for one of his touchdowns. Arroyo also caught a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone from Darnold, past starting safety Ty Okada on a deep tight-end route that appeared to confuse Okada and Witherspoon on that side of the field.\n\n\n\n[…]\n\n\n\nSaturday was the fourth consecutive practice and sixth of the camp’s seven practices Horton’s participated in, in his return from the injury. On his latest day, Horton scored two touchdowns on consecutive drives in 11 on 11. For his first score the 6-foot-2 Horton leaped over 5-10 cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles to rip Drew Lock’s pass out of the air in the end zone. \n\n\n\nThe second score was out of the left slot, a seam route. Darnold’s bullet pass hit Horton’s hands in stride on his sprint through the starting secondary to the end zone.\n\n\nBud Clark’s involvement with the starters increases\n\nThe ball-hawking rookie safety out of TCU <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2083213596960383329\">had the dream moment of meeting Richard Sherman</a>, which we’ll likely see more of when Hard Knocks premieres on Aug. 4. On the field, Clark had (as expected) practiced seldomly with the starters to begin camp. With Julian Love only lightly participating in practice (likely a veteran rest day), Clark had extended time with the starters.\n\n“It felt amazing. It was moving fast and I felt like I was moving fast with it. I adapted to it pretty well,” Clark said to media after practice.\n\nTwo Seahawks veterans return to practice\n\nNo harm, no foul for Ernest Jones IV and Anthony Bradford after not finishing up practice on Friday. It’s never a given that training camp will end relatively unscathed, as we’ve seen across the NFL on an annual basis.\n\n\nThe Seahawks wrapped up their seventh practice of camp a few minutes ago. Huge day for Elijah Arroyo — more coming on that in my notebook. Also, Ernest Jones IV and Anthony Bradford were back after not finishing practice yesterday. Tomorrow is an off day.— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) <a href=\"https://x.com/BradyHenderson/status/2083694772850774443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nSeveral Seahawks sit out practice, including rookie corner Julian Neal\n\nMeanwhile, Jake Bobo’s apparent hamstring problem has meant #LessBobo on the practice field. Brandon Pili remains out with a leg injury, while rookie cornerback Julian Neal’s undisclosed injury has kept him out of the last several practices. At the moment, it seems Michael Dansby has been the rookie corner making the most noise at camp.\n\n\nDNPs: Julian Neal, Mike Morris, J.R. Singleton, Chris Paul Jr., Jamie Sheriff, Jared Ivey, Jake Bobo, Robbie Ouzts. PUP: Zach Chabonnet and Nick Emmanwori. <a href=\"https://t.co/IcM1Zm6Ca4\">https://t.co/IcM1Zm6Ca4</a>— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) <a href=\"https://x.com/Curtis_Crabtree/status/2083697758071078992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nGrey Zabel full press conference video\n\nJarran Reed full press conference video\n\n\n\nSeahawks training camp highlights\n\nTory Horton putting in work\n\n\nTory Horton in action catching an out route <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/LxkNePUpNS\">pic.twitter.com/LxkNePUpNS</a>— Corbin K. 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Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/CorbinSmithNFL/status/2083659665033105894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nJadarian Price working on his pass protection\n\n\nThe education and training of rookie RB first-round pick Jadarian Price in the pass game—including blocking he didn’t much of at Notre Dame—continues with position coach Thomas Hammock on day 7 here at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> training camp. <a href=\"https://x.com/thenewstribune?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@thenewstribune</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/TknNh4d070\">pic.twitter.com/TknNh4d070</a>— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) <a href=\"https://x.com/gbellseattle/status/2083666018938098104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nDid JSN stay in bounds?\n\n\nSideline work. <a href=\"https://x.com/jaxon_smith1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jaxon_smith1</a> Powered by <a href=\"https://x.com/Boeing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Boeing</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/mZ85QcN6mD\">pic.twitter.com/mZ85QcN6mD</a>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks/status/2083747269443293283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe will update with more highlights if available, but highlights will be scarce in this general era of tightening filming restrictions among fans and reporters alike at NFL training camps.\n\nReminder: Field Gulls reports from Seahawks training camp!\n\nField Gulls will be on site as part of the Seahawks Syndicate crew, which features myself, Bryce Coutts, Dan Viens, and Brandon Cain (who will be joining our podcasts virtually this year). 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Much of the evidence based on completion percentages and interceptions can be misleading, for various reasons.First, the quarterback of the starting offense will usually face the starting defense. The player running with the twos will be facing the second-string defense. Two, plays can be \"scripted for success,\" aimed at making the player look better by dialing up a specific play against a defense the play is designed to beat.Three, it\'s not live football. The quarterback can\'t get hit. That introduces a real difference to the stress the player is feeling as the walls close in.That said, all online indications based on Saturday\'s practice are that Kyler Murray has begun to assert himself. Which makes sense. He\'s objectively more talented than J.J. McCarthy. If it was close at first, Murray\'s lack of knowledge and experience in the offense was a factor.Murray\'s speed and elusiveness have yet to move to the forefront. That gives him a clear advantage when it\'s time to play, since the threat of Murray running will keep defenses honest. Which could open up passing lanes that, in practice, defenses aren\'t going to abandon as quickly.The Vikings, who passed on keeping Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones a year ago in lieu of giving McCarthy a full season as QB1, didn\'t sign Murray to ride the bench. If he was going to be the backup, he likely would have cast his lot with the Rams, who wanted him to be the understudy to Matthew Stafford.Consider the comments of Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown regarding the extra dynamic Murray brings to the position.\"We\'ve all seen SportsCenter, the stuff that he does with his legs — so <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/JoriEpstein/status/2082938655010660804?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can’t discount that</a>,\" McCown said, via Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports. \"We want to coach him and kind of ask him, to a degree, to operate in our offense and then add his touch to it within that as those plays. The game gives you those opportunities. You don\'t know when it\'s going to happen, but those plays come up. And so we\'re hoping that that\'ll be a positive for us if/when that does happen. But it\'s coaching him as if he\'s just another Vikings quarterback that\'s in our system, learning our system, trying to grow him in our system the right way. And then again, letting his God-given ability and skill set take over when he plays.\"Through all of the clips and snippets and quotes and scorecards from the first week of camp, the one thing that resonates the most for us came from an unnamed Cardinals coach, who gave this <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/alec_lewis/status/2082456735659217337?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">candid and telling comment</a> to Alec Lewis of The Athletic: \"I think you\'re about to see the best version of Kyler Murray. And I\'m fucking pissed that I\'m not going to get to be a part of it. I\'m going to be jealous when he\'s in a good environment, his headspace is good, and he shows people who the fuck he is.\"So, yes, it\'s a competition. But it would be a surprise if Murray doesn\'t win it. 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Prescott meant, these are my words based off of my interpretation to be clear, that that guy who spent the time to really develop that relationship […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2197:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Ryan Flournoy #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs after the catch during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOnce upon a time Dak Prescott said that, I’m paraphrasing here, the receiver who spent the most time working with him and developing a one-on-one connection with him thrived.\n\nPrescott meant, these are my words based off of my interpretation to be clear, that that guy who spent the time to really develop that relationship was often in positions to succeed. He was, to be clear as well, saying this once upon a training camp to hype up Jalen Tolbert.\n\nIt would appear that Ryan Flournoy is sort of that guy right now, and Saturday’s practice was the latest example.\n\n\nThis Is Just Pretty Beautiful Football………. 4 + 19= 7 Chef Kiss <a href=\"https://t.co/MponpVy1U2\">pic.twitter.com/MponpVy1U2</a>— JESSE (With No “i”) (@Mr4thAndLong) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mr4thAndLong/status/2083649381266608621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt is hard to stand out as a Cowboys receiver these days given that CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are who they are, but Ryan Flournoy is making it equally difficult to forget about him.\n\nWe are still in the early days of Oxnard, but Flournoy keeps popping on offense. 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Until he plays a regular-season game, all eyes will be on Nix. It’ll also lead to questions about how it’ll impact his play for the Denver Broncos. The Broncos […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7515:\"\n\n\n \n ENGLEWOOD, CO - JULY 31: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during training camp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit on July 31, 2026 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe injury to Bo Nix will always trigger some sort of PTSD. The highest of highs, followed by the lowest of lows. \n\nWhat could have been?\n\nUntil he plays a regular-season game, <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179601/all-eyes-are-on-bo-nix-as-broncos-qb-returns-to-the-field\">all eyes will be on Nix</a>. It’ll also lead to questions about how it’ll impact his play for the Denver Broncos. The Broncos quarterback has taken the first steps post-ankle injury by taking the field at training camp. \n\nAnd through the <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/180008/2026-denver-broncos-training-camp-day-2-news-and-notes-bo-nix-taysom-hill-jaylen-waddle-sean-payton-jonathon-cooper-nfl\">first two days of camp</a>, he hasn’t missed a beat. Nix is tossing bombs and dimes to receivers and running backs. As <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2083602905362493676\">Luca Evans</a> put on social media, Nix looks “considerably better + more poised + accurate two days into 2026 camp than at this time in 2025 camp.” \n\n\nTake this with a grain of salt, but an objective observation: Bo Nix looks considerably better + more poised + accurate two days into 2026 camp than at this time in 2025 camp <a href=\"https://t.co/p3nHM2O3tA\">https://t.co/p3nHM2O3tA</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083602905362493676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor those concerned that Nix wouldn’t be the same after his ankle injury, they can exhale.\n\nAs he said to the media after practice on Saturday: \n\n\n“I feel great. I feel normal. Nothing’s holding me back. I’m out there playing like I normally do and feel really good in my spot. I’m going to continue to push it and progress, and also continue to physically get ready for this long season. Right now, I’m exactly where I want to be for our plan, and actually was a little bit ahead of where I was last year going into the season, going into the summer. I feel really good, feel like I’m in a good spot. I think it’s showing on the field.”\n\n\nFor those curious whether the injury will change how Nix plays and what he does on the field, he emphatically ended that discussion. Specifically, if Nix has thought about not running quite as much. \n\n“Absolutely not. I’m going to roll, and I’m going to be as athletic as I can be,” Nix said to the media. “Like the earlier question, it’s a strength of ours, and we have to use our strengths. For me, that’s when I feel at my best, and that’s when I feel free. \n\n“When I’m playing like that, when I’m moving around, it’s a good thing, but at the same time, I also know what it’s like to not have that asset and have to stay in the pocket. I feel strong no matter what the play’s going to be, no matter what happens defensively, no matter what my reaction is, I feel capable of doing it.”\n\n\nMy word. Bo Nix continues to show how good he is off schedule. In the first 11-on-11 work of the day, Nix escaped the pocket and flicked the ball deep down the field with pressure in his face. 50-yard TD.— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) <a href=\"https://x.com/AricDiLalla/status/2083602278041489530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe fact that Nix’s ankle injury won’t impact his ability to extend and make plays with his legs is huge for him and the Broncos offense. That’s one of the major reasons the Broncos had the success they had last season. \n\nAs Broncos head coach Sean Payton said to the media on Saturday:\n\n\n“It’s one of his superpowers. It’s hard to sack some quarterbacks; he’s one of them. That was something you saw on college tape. In our league, when you take a sack, you just do the analytics on what your points become in that drive, or likelihood to kick a field goal, and it all drops dramatically. So it’s certainly one of his strengths.”\n\n\nThe key for Nix is not to become too reliant on that strength, injury or not.\n\n“For me, it’s just about the balance,” he said. “It’s making the plays when they’re there, but at the same time using that creativity and skill set when it’s not. Today, always I feel like at every practice I’ve ever been in, there’s a time or two in practice that you have to move and escape and practice that dynamic play. Our guys are in tune with it, and those guys are moving around with me. It’s just all about the play’s never over, and also being smart and just making plays.”\n\nJust like anything else in life that comes with experience. As Nix enters Year Three, there are areas where he’s shown drastic growth, such as his leadership. The more he plays and practices, the more he will improve. \n\n“Year 1, I’m trying to just not mess up for the team,” Nix said. “I feel like Year 3, I’m trying to make plays for the team. It’s just quite the different feeling. It’s just a confidence-level thing. I think playing as many games as I have already, there’s hardly going to be a situation I haven’t been in. So it’s good to lead our team. \n\n“It’s good to be on a team with other solid leaders, other veteran guys who do a great job of leadership. It’s not just me out there. There are a lot of voices, and I just think we have a really good feel right now with the leadership and the guys that are responding to our leadership. We have a really good team.”\n\n\nWeekend work at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BroncosCamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BroncosCamp</a> ⚒️ <a href=\"https://t.co/u4m6umdgX2\">pic.twitter.com/u4m6umdgX2</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2083645441523249495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nUntil Nix plays in the regular season and people see him, there will be some pause. At least for now, the concerns and thoughts about Nix and his injury can be put on ice.\n\nThat means good things not only for Nix but also for the Broncos as they look to build off last season. \n\n“It feels like we’re heading in the right direction as a team,” Nix said. “We’re all sort of continuing to get our feet wet the first couple of days, learning some new things, and also getting back to our favorites. I think it’s been good to see everybody move around. It’s been a competitive first couple of days, offense and defense, which is what you want to see. 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I feel like I kinda know what to expect at this point, especially with this staff, and what they want to get done and what they expect from each individual.”\n\nKmet pointed to the continuity within the current coaching staff and the clarity of expectations as a major difference compared to previous training camps.\n\n“It’s nice coming in and getting ready for a season understanding how you fit in the scheme of things, and then also the direction of this offense, where we want it go, and the identity we want to forge.”\n\nHe described the start of this year’s training camp as “operationally sound.”\n\nJohnson echoed similar sentiments, noting that the changes within the team have translated to the field and are reflected in the confidence and talent he has seen from this year’s group during training camp.\n\n“This is the best offense I’ve had in 7 years, as far as going against them … Caleb’s the best quarterback I’ve had since maybe Nick Foles if you want to go back that far. Just as far as slinging it, he’s doing his thing. You can see the accuracy. You can see the confidence throwing the ball in tight windows.”\n\nHe also highlighted the players’ buy-in to the offensive system and the belief the unit has in itself.\n\n\nBears CB Jaylon Johnson has high expectations for Caleb and the Bears offense 👀 🎥 via <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ChicagoBears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLonDAZN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLonDAZN</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BearDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BearDown</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/YUm1kzAYOn\">pic.twitter.com/YUm1kzAYOn</a>— NFL on DAZN (@NFLonDAZN) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonDAZN/status/2083674137499931046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nTraining camp is still in its early stages, and there is still plenty to prove before the Bears take the field for a regular-season game. 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The non-padded session lasted for a tad shy of two hours. Here’s what I observed at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. EAGLES PRACTICE NOTES UP NEXT: The Eagles have a rest day on Sunday before returning to practice on Monday […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10200:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Jalyx Hunt #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nToday marked the third <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/\">Philadelphia Eagles</a> training camp practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The non-padded session lasted for a tad shy of two hours. Here’s what I observed at the Jefferson Health Training Complex.\n\nEAGLES PRACTICE NOTES\n\n\nJALEN HURTS UPDATE: More bad than good from Hurts and the offense in this practice. \n\nTHE GOOD:\n\nHurts floated a pass to DeVonta Smith along the left sideline for about 15 yards on an extended play (though he may have been “sacked” before getting the throw off). \n\n\n\nHurts ripped a throw over the middle to Britain Covey in a tight window. The ball was bobbled and nearly picked off but that wasn’t Hurts’ fault. I liked the aggression from the Eagles’ QB. \n\n\n\nHurts made a good completion to a crossing Covey in 7-on-7 with Quinyon Mitchell trailing in the area.\n\n\n\nDuring situational drills late in practice, Hurts hit Dontayvion Wicks — who was going up against Michael Carter II — in stride on a quick slant to pick up a crucial first down. \n\n\n\n\n\nTHE BAD:\n\nEarly in the first 11-on-11 series, Hurts threw two passes that were batted down at the line of scrimmage. \n\n\n\nHurts couldn’t drop a pass to Dallas Goedert in the bucket, instead overthrowing his tight end. \n\n\n\nHurts took a lot of “sacks.” A lot. SportsRadio 94WIP’s Eliot Shorr-Parks charted eight of them. Some were a result of quick pressure but others were a result of him holding onto the ball for a long time. <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178116/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-jalen-hurts-and-new-offense-show-encouraging-signs\">After the first day of practice</a>, I talked about how under center play-action can help Hurts’ timing in the passing game. Well, there didn’t seem to be as much of that today with the Eagles more commonly operating out of the shotgun. \n\n\n\nHurts threw a checkdown to Saquon Barkley that got knocked down by Jeremiah Trotter Jr.\n\n\n\nHurts overshot a downfield target to Makai Lemon, though I wonder if the rookie failed to properly get to his spot. \n\n\n\nThe offense generally struggled to move the ball. \n\n\n\n\n\nTHE BOTTOM LINE BECAUSE STONE COLD SAID SO:\n\nDay 1 featured encouraging signs from Hurts. Day 2 and Day 3 served to remind us that the offense is still very much a work in progress.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEAGLES INJURY UPDATES: <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178368/eagles-training-camp-day-3-injury-report\">BGN’s Alexis Chassen wrote in more detail about the Eagles’ injury situation</a>. An overview below:\n\nDID NOT PRACTICE:\n\nOT Lane Johnson (excused absence/not injury related)\n\n\n\nLB Jihaad Campbell (excused absence/not injury related)\n\n\n\nDT Ta’Quon Graham (excused absence/not injury related)\n\n\n\nWR Elijah Moore (excused absence/not injury related)\n\n\n\nOT Cameron Williams (knee contusion)\n\n\n\nS Cole Wisniewski (hamstring)\n\n\n\n\n\nIN-PRACTICE INJURIES:\n\nOG Micah Morris and EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby left practice early to visit the medical tent. Undrafted rookie OL Jaedan Roberts was carted off after going down with what appeared to be a serious injury on the final play of practice. Pretty unfortunate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEFENSE DOMINATES: \n\nBuy all the Jalyx Hunt stock you can possibly acquire. The third-year edge rusher has been on fire to start camp. Hunt took advantage of Lane Johnson’s absence by terrorizing Fred Johnson, who repped at first-team right tackle. Hunt was living in the backfield both against the run and the pass. I also believe I saw him deflect a pass at the line of scrimmage. \n\n\n\nJalen Carter has also started camp strong. Fresh off a <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178008/jalen-carter-eagles-agree-to-record-breaking-contract-extension\">record-breaking contract extension</a>, Carter has been putting in the work on the field. He knocked down a Hurts pass at the line of scrimmage and also “sacked” a quarterback on a play where edge rush pressure forced Hurts to step up into Carter’s waiting embrace. \n\n\n\nNo Jihaad Campbell? No problem. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. took advantage of his reps with the first-team defense. Trot Jr. was in position to blow up Tank Bigsby in the flat right after the running back caught a pass from Hurts. Trot Jr. broke up a pass on a play where Hurts first read the field right and then turned left to try to throw a dump off to Barkley only for the ball to be knocked down. Good range and discipline from the Eagles’ third-year linebacker. If Campbell and/or Zack Baun have to miss time this season, I feel good about Trot Jr. being able to fill the void. \n\n\n\n\n\nSLOW START FOR THE EAGLES’ TOP TWO DRAFT PICKS: All the necessary disclaimers apply here. Rookie players, only the third day of camp, no pads yet, new offense going up against an established defense, yada yada yada. So, we’re in a safe space now, right? No one is going to overreact to what I’m about to share? Okay, good … because it’s been a quiet start to camp for Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers. (gasp)\n\nI’ve yet to see any kind of “wow” factor with Lemon. He didn’t look very fast on a vertical target where the ball landed in front of him. Not sure if that incompletion was an overthrow or if he simply didn’t get to where Hurts was expecting him to be. Lemon failed to hold on to the football on a target over the middle where Andrew Mukuba bumped him from behind as he was trying to make the catch. Lemon did draw either a defensive pass interference or defensive holding penalty during a red zone sequence, which is good! But his route on that play didn’t look very crisp prior to the contact. Lemon has looked natural fielding punts, which I didn’t fully expect since he only returned six of those in college. That’s been good to see. Ultimately, I think the Eagles are putting Lemon in a tough spot as a rookie. They really need him to be ready to contribute in a significant way as a rookie. To this point, I’m not ready to say I feel good about his chances in that regard. Of course, plenty of time for that to change between now and Week 1.\n\n\n\nStowers was pretty invisible during spring drills and he hasn’t done much to impress in the summer so far, either. The rookie tight end did do a nice job of playing defense and breaking up an off-target Tanner McKee pass that was put into harm’s way. But then another McKee throw hit him in the hands and he couldn’t make the grab while being covered by Mac McWilliams. \n\n\n\n\n\nDontayvion Wicks looks like a solid starting wide receiver so far.\n\n\n\nDon’t sleep on my guy Darius Cooper. Last year’s unexpected summer standout continues to make catches in camp. His most impressive snag came on a play where Hurts placed the ball a tad high but Cooper caught it above his head. Cooper has seen a decent share of first-team reps … and certainly more than Johnny Wilson, which seems notable since Nick Sirianni grouped those two in the same bucket competing for a “dirty work” role. \n\n\n\nSpeaking of Wilson, he had a catch knocked out of his hands by Jakorian Bennett. Probably an incompletion and not a fumble but a play that should’ve been made all the same.\n\n\n\nSpeaking of Bennett, he was flagged for DPI on a play where he basically tackled Quez Watkins well before the ball arrived. \n\n\n\nBACKUP QUARTERBACK BATTLE: Judging on camp alone, I’d give the edge to Andy Dalton over Tanner McKee thus far. Dalton has had more fruitful completions. \n\n\n\nSome nice plays by the Eagles’ safeties. As I already mentioned, Mukuba helped to break up a Hurts pass to Lemon in 7-on-7. The second-year safety read the quarterback and broke on the ball to force the incompletion. Marcus Epps had good downfield coverage on Goedert during the aforementioned play where Hurts overthrew his tight end. \n\n\n\nJordan Davis had a nice rep where he played the run (Saquon Barkley on play-action) before pursuing Hurts and pressuring the quarterback into a run for short gain/no gain to the left side. \n\n\n\nDrew Kendall saw some first-team left guard action with Landon Dickerson not taking 100% of the reps with the starters. \n\n\n\nThe second-team offensive line today: LT Markel Bell, LG Jake Majors, C Drew Kendall, RG Micah Morris (prior to injury), RT John Ojukwu. Majors had previously seen second-team center action. \n\n\n\nOn Thursday, I mentioned how I was curious to see Payton’s response to a bad Day 2. It was good to see the rookie quarterback bounce back with some good throws on Saturday afternoon. “Fearless” is the word that continues to come to mind with Payton. He ripped a ball to Danny Gray in a tight window just over the outstretched arm of a defender. Payton also looked good as a downhill runner on some designed QB runs, though it’s not like the defense is allowed to get near him. \n\n\n\nCooper DeJean, Makai Lemon, Britain Covey, and Quez Watkins were the punt returners in today’s practice. \n\n\n\nThe GOAT G.J. Kinne attended today’s practice. The Eagles shouldn’t let him out of the building. Bring him back to the coaching staff! \n\n\n\nThere’s a rainbow above Eagles training camp. 🌈 <a href=\"https://t.co/QG5M6Ej4eG\">pic.twitter.com/QG5M6Ej4eG</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2083594588179005613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nUP NEXT: The Eagles have a rest day on Sunday before returning to practice on Monday morning at 10:00 AM Eastern. 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Gardner-Johnson suffers lower calf strain\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137700/buffalo-bills-injuries-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-suffers-calf-strain\";s:11:\"description\";s:389:\"The Buffalo Bills received encouraging news late on Saturday, August 1, with further tests revealing that safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered only “a lower calf strain.” ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, citing anonymous sources, was first to share the injury update on Gardner-Johnson. Initial reports out of St. John Fisher University Saturday morning showed considerable […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2978:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #35 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi\'s Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills received encouraging news late on Saturday, August 1, with further tests revealing that safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered only “<a href=\"https://x.com/adamschefter/status/2083669892725711298?s=46&t=hNoLBzlei5gT4vi8cHWHkA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/adamschefter/status/2083669892725711298?s=46&t=hNoLBzlei5gT4vi8cHWHkA\">a lower calf strain</a>.” ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, citing anonymous sources, was first to share the injury update on Gardner-Johnson.\n\nInitial reports out of St. John Fisher University Saturday morning showed considerable concern, with several people calling attention the fact that the team’s athletic trainers were <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137667/buffalo-bills-injury-update-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-carted-off-field-at-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137667/buffalo-bills-injury-update-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-carted-off-field-at-training-camp\">looking closely at Gardner-Johnson’s lower rear leg</a>. When Gardner-Johnson was helped off the field and went to the medical tent only to then be seen hitching a cart ride to the locker room, murmurs of the word “Achilles” began to surface.\n\nIt would turn out to be an honest bit of overreaction by many outside observers, with any season-ending fears all but put to bed by left tackle Dion Dawkins when speaking with reporters after practice. Prior to the latest report of a strained calf, Dawkins informed those gathered around him that he walked up to Gardner-Johnson asking: “‘You alright? Take care of yourself — can you walk?’ And he got up and he did his thing, he could put weight on his legs, so he can walk,” adding “he’s alright.”\n\nDawkins’ comments are stone-cold reminder that injuries thrive in the violence of NFL football. It’s warranted to have shown so much concern for Gardner-Johnson’s health, especially when there’s a chance that any number of other serious outcomes could have been diagnosed. We don’t know the severity of the injury, but multiple medical outlets debrief that a Grade 1 strain to the area takes anywhere between one to three weeks to heal. A Grade 2 lower calf strain can take anywhere from four to eight weeks to fully heal. \n\nThankfully, this appears to be a minor setback for one of the Bills’ biggest personalities, and someone who could play a serious role during the 2026 NFL season. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785621760;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Injuries\";i:1;s:18:\"Buffalo Bills News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5893;s:11:\"player_name\";s:20:\"C.J. 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Traded to the Commanders in March 2025, Samuel re-signed with the 49ers this week after just a one-year absence from the team that drafted him. \"It kind of felt like I didn\'t even go nowhere, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201951-samuel-return-partnership-pearsalls-injury/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to be honest</a>,\" Samuel said Saturday after his first practice back with San Francisco, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. \"When I got back, I was just like, \'Well, I know what\'s going on, I know the people here. The staff\'s still the same.\' So it\'s kind of like the same, for real.\"They were happy, I was happy, and we\'re just ready to get the ball rolling.”While Samuel also has a history of requesting trades from the 49ers, he said there weren’t hard feelings with the team’s brass in head coach Kyle Shanahan and G.M. John Lynch.“Contract negotiations is contract negotiations, and then those are conversations for John, Kyle, and my agent to have,\" Samuel said. \"But our relationship has never changed or had a fallout. So, that was just like contract negotiations that I\'m not in control of.”Lynch told reporters on Saturday that Samuel will be used in a variety of roles in 2026, including returner and running back.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785621704;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1153;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2353cfb846cab6985928cdadddc5e75d\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Bo Nix says his surgically repaired ankle won\'t hold him back\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bo-nix-says-his-surgically-repaired-ankle-wont-hold-him-back\";s:11:\"description\";s:159:\"Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is back practicing on his surgically repaired right ankle, which he fractured at the end of the divisional-round win over the Bills.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3039:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"301601\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos\",\"title\": \"Payton will present Brees into the HOF\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/sean-payton-will-present-drew-brees-into-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T13:20:30Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is back practicing on his surgically repaired right ankle, which he fractured at the end of the divisional-round win over the Bills. The third-year player said the injury will not change the way he plays.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49507138/broncos-qb-bo-nix-afraid-run-repaired-ankle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Absolutely not</a>,\" Nix said, via Jeff Legwold of ESPN. \"I\'m going to roll [out]. I\'m going to be as athletic as I can be. . . . It\'s a strength of ours and so we\'ve got to use our strengths. For me that\'s when I feel at my best. That\'s when I feel free. When I\'m playing like that, when I\'m moving around, it\'s a good thing.\"Nix\'s 356 rushing yards last season were third on the team, and his five rushing touchdowns were second. He was sacked only 22 times despite 612 pass attempts. Coach Sean Payton has called Nix\'s mobility as \"one of his superpowers.\"\"It\'s hard to sack some quarterbacks, and he\'s one of them,\" Payton said after Saturday\'s practice. \"That was something we saw on college tape and in our league, when you take a sack, just do the analytics on it, getting points on that drive or likelihood to kick a field goal, it all drops dramatically.\"Nix underwent two surgeries on his ankle, with the second a follow-up in April to treat bone spurs. He missed most of the team\'s offseason program but has no limitations in training camp.\"I feel great, feel normal. Nothing\'s holding me back out there,\" Nix said. \"Playing like I normally do, and I feel really good and continue to push and progress and also continue to get ready for this long season.\"\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785621112;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1154;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fa0821175e070ecda9ee9f978cc80122\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 4 – Red zone drills, TDs, and INTs\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129341/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-4-red-zone-drills-tds-and-ints\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"Day 4 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place on Saturday, August 1. Both quarterbacks competing to start spoke to the media before practice. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 4 (8/1/26) 1. Watson & Sanders Speak: QB Deshaun Watson and QB Shedeur Sanders are competing for the starting job in training camp, and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11388:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JULY 29: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 29, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDay 4 of <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/\">Cleveland Browns</a> training camp took place on Saturday, August 1. Both quarterbacks competing to start spoke to the media before practice.\n\nCleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 4 (8/1/26)\n\n\n\n1. Watson & Sanders Speak: QB Deshaun Watson and QB Shedeur Sanders are competing for the starting job in training camp, and each of them spoke to the media before Saturday’s practice. Here is a snippet from Watson saying he’d be open to signing a contract extension to stay in Cleveland when his current contract expires. That would only happen if he wins the job and lights the world on fire this year. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129325/cleveland-browns-no-one-is-ready-to-close-the-door-on-deshaun-watson\">You can read more on Watson here</a>.\n\n\nDeshaun Watson would be open to signing a new contract with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> when the current one expires after this season. \"My wife and I have a house on the East Side. We love Cleveland.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/PKhx9VcMaw\">pic.twitter.com/PKhx9VcMaw</a>— Jeff Schudel (@jsproinsider) <a href=\"https://x.com/jsproinsider/status/2083593817916084295?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nDuring Sanders’ interview, he talked about some of the differences he sees in himself in year two, as well as the comfort level he has with Todd Monken’s offense.\n\n\nShedeur Sanders discusses the differences between Year 1 and Year 2, explaining how much more comfortable he feels in Todd Monken’s offense. The game is slowing down, and that confidence is showing in his command, timing, and overall play. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xTbdN6Ro3e\">pic.twitter.com/xTbdN6Ro3e</a>— Lance Reisland (Coach Riz) (@LanceReisland) <a href=\"https://x.com/LanceReisland/status/2083588158994764082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n2. Injuries Can Shift Momentum: For the second straight day, OG Teven Jenkins missed practice, allowing KT Leveston to work with the starters. Granted, the coaching staff isn’t going to make a decision solely based on training camp injuries, but it can make players fall out of favor in a competition. If you recall, QB Kenny Pickett missed much of camp last year, essentially eliminating him from the Browns’ quarterback competition.\n\n3. A Bit to Unpack Here: Yesterday, I put in a little note about TE Jack Stoll making some catches when it’s not what he’s known for. Well, this might be an example why. Early in practice, QB Deshaun Watson threw a short pass to Stoll that he should have caught. Instead, S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren helped knock it away, tip it in the air, and then S Christopher Edmonds came up with the pick six. Edmonds had two interceptions on the day.\n\n\n🚨tip drill🚨 <a href=\"https://t.co/3Ae7mWsdin\">pic.twitter.com/3Ae7mWsdin</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2083612579088212173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n4. Red Zone Drills: Much of practice involved the first installation of red zone drills, which meant a lot of touchdown opportunities. Unfortunately for the quarterbacks, it also led to quite a few interceptions, which the defense loved. Because they are just 7-on-7 drills, though, some of the touchdowns are pretty rudimentary, like this connection between QB Shedeur Sanders and WR Jerry Jeudy:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> Shedeur Sanders to Jerry Jeudy for a TD in goal line 7 on 7 <a href=\"https://t.co/bJCmJG2MVS\">pic.twitter.com/bJCmJG2MVS</a>— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) <a href=\"https://x.com/FredGreetham9/status/2083619733564178905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhat you don’t like seeing is how bad an interception can be in drills, like when QB Deshaun Watson threw it right to S Donovan McMillan after he was pretty much just standing there the whole time:\n\n\nDonovan McMillon with the pick off Deshaun Watson in the end zone <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a>: <a href=\"https://t.co/GeEBmvsTLu\">pic.twitter.com/GeEBmvsTLu</a>— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) <a href=\"https://x.com/AshleyBastock42/status/2083620404325712276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nI was said that Watson had a few designed rollout touchdowns in red zone drlls.\n\n5. Graham Continues Strong Start: I always say that it’s tough to evaluate offensive and defensive lines in camp, especially if pads aren’t on. Nonetheless, the defensive line has been bringing the heat, with DT Mason Graham consistently getting into the backfield.\n\n\nMASON GRAHAM WRECKING HAVOC 🔥🔥🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/kuddAa9Wrj\">pic.twitter.com/kuddAa9Wrj</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2083621735249612838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n6. Star of Camp: Through four practices, WR Denzel Boston has been the star of camp, looking like a home run pick for early in the second round and possibly the team’s No. 1 receiver. Here he is hauling in a contested catch on a long pass from QB Shedeur Sanders:\n\n\nBOSTON MOSS’D HIM 🔥🔥🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/93LyfRAxNh\">pic.twitter.com/93LyfRAxNh</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2083621955287015512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nthe only real conclusion to make from training camp thus far is that Denzel Boston appears to be That Guy— Jordan Zirm (@JordanZirm) <a href=\"https://x.com/JordanZirm/status/2083623458588807489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n7. First Fight of Training Camp: What started off as some post-snap jostling between C Elgton Jenkins and DE Sam Kamara turned into a fight between DE Alex Wright and RG KT Leveston. As is often the case in camp, the rest of the players were able to diffuse the situation.\n\n\nA little scuffle broke out during today\'s <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> training camp practice. <a href=\"https://t.co/cVQKvI3SVK\">pic.twitter.com/cVQKvI3SVK</a>— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) <a href=\"https://x.com/camijustice/status/2083636906059825605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n8. Just Missed: The Browns threw five interceptions on the day. It should have been six, but in one of the last red zone drills, QB Shedeur Sanders’ pass for WR Jerry Jeudy was dropped by S Grant Delpit.\n\n\nBrowns defense winning this red zone drill. Grant Delpit with a play. <a href=\"https://t.co/Q57QQYHetz\">pic.twitter.com/Q57QQYHetz</a>— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottPetrak/status/2083624863290241226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n9. Deep Interceptions: To end practice, the quarterbacks were throwing downfield passes to the right side, but both Watson and Sanders were victims of interceptions. Here is Sanders getting picked off by CB D’Angelo Ross when trying to get the ball to WR Jerry Jeudy. Some people noted that they feel if this was WR Denzel Boston as the target, that he would’ve come down with the ball.\n\n\nSanders picked off by D’Angelo Ross going against Jeudy down the right sideline <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/AGnRjnd7U2\">pic.twitter.com/AGnRjnd7U2</a>— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) <a href=\"https://x.com/AshleyBastock42/status/2083631830327050319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd then, QB Deshaun Watson tried getting the ball to WR Tylan Wallace, but it over overthrown and intercepted by S Christopher Edmonds.\n\n\nChristopher Edmonds ends practice picking off Deshaun Watson on a ball intended for Tylan Wallace <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a>: <a href=\"https://t.co/I23EoBp9f7\">pic.twitter.com/I23EoBp9f7</a>— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) <a href=\"https://x.com/AshleyBastock42/status/2083632219097018458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n10. Zac Weighs In: It’s always nice to get a pulse on which players look particularly sharp in training camp, and Zac Jackson of The Athletic gave this list of five players who have stood out thus far.\n\n\nThe five most impressive players of the first week of Browns camp from where I sit (mostly stand, takes me awhile to get up) Verse Ward Boston Graham Judkins No real order. And no clear leader at QB IMO but Sanders had a better throwing week.— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) <a href=\"https://x.com/AkronJackson/status/2083633441329819834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n11. Brownies: TE Harold Fannin returned from his personal absence day. … LB Carson Schwesinger did not practice, but watched from the sideline. … WR Luke Floriea got some yards on an end around. … Other players missing practice were WR Jamari Thrash, DT Kalia Davis, and TE Joe Royer (personal). … QB Dillon Gabriel has been noted by media as being the most consistent QB, although he was picked off by LB Reid Carrico to end practice. …\n\n12. Up Next: The Browns are off on Sunday. They will practice on Monday at 1:30 PM ET. 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And the 49ers won\'t be holding him back when it\'s time to play.On Saturday, G.M. John Lynch told reporters that Samuel will wear multiple hats during games.“You are going to see him in the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/LombardiHimself/status/2083605443121967536?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">return game, at receiver, and at running back</a>,\" Lynch said, via David Lombardi of the San Francisco Chronicle. \"We are going to use him all over the field, and we are really excited to have Deebo back. We have a lot of history with him, we know the type of player he is, and he looks to be in really good shape.”Samuel became more involved in the running game in 2021, with 59 carries for 365 yards and eight touchdowns. Coupled with his 1,405 receiving yards and six touchdowns, it made him a first-team All-Pro.He had 42 carries in 2022, 37 in 2023, and 42 in 2024. Last year with the Commanders, he ran the ball 17 times for 75 yards.Samuel returned a decent number of kicks in the past two seasons. In 2024 with the 49ers, he had 17 kickoff returns for 533 yards, an average of 31.4 yards per return. In 2025 with the Commanders, he returned 15 kickoffs for 452 yards (30.1 yards).The more times any player touches the ball, the greater the risk of injury. And Samuel has a habit of fighting for every blade of grass, at all times.But Samuel has been largely durable throughout his career. 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(So, just not <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/subvertadown/comments/1v9d1tg/whats_in_the_new_subscription_features_for/\">Inflation tracking and Syncing</a> with ESPN.) If you just want fast-N-easy sheets, don\'t sweat the following \"extras\". But I know some of you really REALLY wanted these. And they can really help: Tweak player ordering by simple drag-and-drop. (Match your favorite expert!) Adjust/ \"Boost\" certain positions that you think your league overvalues. Like \"RBs +10%\". Input team abbreviations (only for assigning picks, if using on the webpage). - <a href=\"https://preview.redd.it/owcrqa34stgh1.jpg?width=4290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=623da147fc5e3528c15c061613f6c15a15ee070a\">https://preview.redd.it/owcrqa34stgh1.jpg?width=4290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=623da147fc5e3528c15c061613f6c15a15ee070a</a> What\'s shown in Hold-My-BeerSheets, for Auction Mode Central idea: TapThatDraft calculates the \"$\" column. Your optimal target prices, for your settings. AAV. 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See ya /Subvertadown submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/subvertadown\"> /u/subvertadown </a> <a href=\"https://i.redd.it/4x99itzrstgh1.jpeg\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vcycx7/auction_version_of_holdmybeersheets_the/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785617381;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8392;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Nick Cross\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1159;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6a595bca990eb15dd8686c6c9976c7ef\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Reports: Lions rookie Jimmy Rolder out ‘a while,’ but injury not ‘severe’\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injuries/168171/detroit-lions-rookie-jimmy-rolder-training-camp-injury-update\";s:11:\"description\";s:348:\"The Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft class has already been hit with two significant injuries. 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According to a report from Justin Rogers, <a href=\"https://x.com/Justin_Rogers/status/2083639571351278026\">Rolder is expected to be out “for a while.”</a> As a response, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168160/detroit-lions-signing-former-all-pro-veteran-linebacker-devin-white\">the Lions opted to sign veteran Devin White to help Detroit’s linebacker room.</a>\n\nA positive update from Jordan Schultz: Rolder will miss time, but it is not considered a “severe injury” \n\n\nSome additional good news for the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lions</a> as sources say promising rookie LB Jimmy Rolder “didn’t suffer a severe injury” — he will “miss some time,” but not major. Rolder, the former Michigan star, left practice Friday to be evaluated for a leg injury. <a href=\"https://t.co/kDHgIKdDaO\">https://t.co/kDHgIKdDaO</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/TJbhfTBA5W\">pic.twitter.com/TJbhfTBA5W</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2083650132285825108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s a tough break for Rolder, as he had a promising start to training camp. While he wasn’t likely to be a prominent feature on Detroit’s defense in his rookie season, the former Michigan linebacker was in line for a significant role on special teams.\n\nBack in the spring, Lions coaches were optimistic about how Rolder was progressing in the early stages of his NFL career. \n\n“Still has a lot of room for growth, but I’m pretty good with where he is now,” Lions linebacker coach Shaun Dion Hamilton said in June. “I just continue to challenge him day in and day out, where it’s always a learning curve for rookies coming from college football to the pros, but I’m excited to work with him, and it’s gonna be a lot of meat on the bone and a lot of things that he can grow (from) coming into training camp.”\n\nUnfortunately, it appears Rolder’s development will have to be on hold. \n\nAt this point, it’s unclear just how long “a while” is, but Detroit cannot place him on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list now that training camp has started. If the Lions opt to place him on injured reserve now, his rookie season will be over. But Detroit could opt to carry him to roster cutdowns, then place him on IR, and he would only have to miss a four-game minimum. \n\nWe’ll likely get more clarity on Rolder’s issue the next time Dan Campbell is scheduled to talk to the media, which is Monday morning. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785616842;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Injuries\";i:1;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13494;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jimmy Rolder\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1160;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fa529bf4e7c7433e5826d52f06709725\";s:5:\"title\";s:113:\"Dynasty Startup ADP Risers/Fallers: July 1 → August 1 (12-man SF TEP) - SOMEONE has to catch the ball in Miami?\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vcy2dc/dynasty_startup_adp_risersfallers_july_1_august_1/\";s:11:\"description\";s:6066:\"Posting these at the beginning of each month to see who\'s been on the move in 12-man SF TEP startup drafts. We\'re almost to redraft season, so this will be the last dynasty startup list I do. Data is based on 100 recent completed Sleeper startup drafts, sourced from fantasyorphans.com/startup-draft-adp Join the Discord server to see risers/fallers for the past week every Monday morning for both startup and rookie drafts. Also see available orphan teams and startup leagues as they get posted or list your own! First we\'ll take a look at the top risers/fallers (rookies & vets combined) among the most fantasy relevant players (top 10 rounds): Rounds 1-10 Risers — Startup ADP (July 1 → August 1, 2026) | 12-man Superflex TEP # Player Pos Team Now July 1 Δ 1 Javonte Williams RB DAL 6.01 6.09 ▲8 2 RJ Harvey RB DEN 9.01 9.09 ▲8 3 Wan\'Dale Robinson WR TEN 10.03 10.10 ▲7 4 Cam Ward QB TEN 6.05 6.11 ▲6 5 Makai Lemon WR PHI 6.06 6.12 ▲6 6 Ty Simpson QB LAR 9.12 10.06 ▲6 7 Chase Brown RB CIN 3.11 4.04 ▲5 8 Kenneth Walker RB KC 3.12 4.05 ▲5 9 D\'Andre Swift RB CHI 8.03 8.08 ▲5 10 Kyle Monangai RB CHI 9.05 9.10 ▲5 11 Jonathon Brooks RB CAR 10.08 11.01 ▲5 12 Rashee Rice WR KC 5.05 5.09 ▲4 13 Cam Skattebo RB NYG 5.12 6.04 ▲4 14 David Montgomery RB HOU 8.05 8.09 ▲4 15 Bryce Young QB CAR 8.07 8.11 ▲4 16 Quinshon Judkins RB CLE 4.10 5.01 ▲3 17 Ricky Pearsall WR SF 10.01 10.04 ▲3 18 Jaylen Warren RB PIT 10.04 10.07 ▲3 19 James Cook RB BUF 3.02 3.04 ▲2 20 Christian McCaffrey RB SF 4.01 4.03 ▲2 Rounds 1-10 Fallers — Startup ADP (July 1 → August 1, 2026) | 12-man Superflex TEP # Player Pos Team Now July 1 Δ 1 Sam LaPorta TE DET 6.10 6.02 ▼8 2 DK Metcalf WR PIT 10.12 10.05 ▼7 3 Brian Thomas WR JAX 7.01 6.07 ▼6 4 Kyle Pitts TE ATL 7.02 6.08 ▼6 5 Oronde Gadsden TE LAC 8.09 8.03 ▼6 6 Chuba Hubbard RB CAR 10.07 10.01 ▼6 7 Nico Collins WR HOU 4.04 3.11 ▼5 8 Harold Fannin TE CLE 4.12 4.07 ▼5 9 Dalton Kincaid TE BUF 9.08 9.03 ▼5 10 Fernando Mendoza QB LV 5.09 5.05 ▼4 11 Rome Odunze WR CHI 6.02 5.10 ▼4 12 Eli Stowers TE PHI 9.10 9.06 ▼4 13 Jake Ferguson TE DAL 9.11 9.07 ▼4 14 Bo Nix QB DEN 4.03 3.12 ▼3 15 Brock Purdy QB SF 4.05 4.02 ▼3 16 Luther Burden WR CHI 5.03 4.12 ▼3 17 Tucker Kraft TE GB 5.06 5.03 ▼3 18 DeVonta Smith WR PHI 6.04 6.01 ▼3 19 Jared Goff QB DET 6.09 6.06 ▼3 20 Kenyon Sadiq TE NYJ 8.01 7.10 ▼3 Now we\'ll take a look at rookie & veteran lists individually and expand it to the first 25 rounds. Top 10 Rookie Risers — Startup ADP (July 1 → August 1, 2026) | 12-man Superflex TEP # Player Pos Team Now July 1 Δ 1 Caleb Douglas WR MIA 21.12 23.01 ▲13 2 Kaelon Black RB SF 18.02 19.02 ▲12 3 Drew Allar QB PIT 18.08 19.07 ▲11 4 Taylen Green QB CLE 23.06 24.04 ▲10 5 Seth McGowan RB IND 23.07 24.05 ▲10 6 J\'Mari Taylor RB JAX 25.09 26.06 ▲9 7 Marlin Klein TE HOU 25.10 26.07 ▲9 8 Carson Beck QB ARI 16.01 16.09 ▲8 9 Cade Klubnik QB NYJ 19.11 20.07 ▲8 10 Cyrus Allen WR KC 24.12 25.08 ▲8 Top 10 Rookie Fallers — Startup ADP (July 1 → August 1, 2026) | 12-man Superflex TEP # Player Pos Team Now July 1 Δ 1 Brenen Thompson WR LAC 22.08 22.01 ▼7 2 Bryce Lance WR NO 22.10 22.03 ▼7 3 Matt Hibner TE BAL 24.04 23.09 ▼7 4 Tanner Koziol TE JAX 24.07 23.12 ▼7 5 Chris Bell WR MIA 12.06 12.01 ▼5 6 Malachi Fields WR NYG 15.10 15.05 ▼5 7 Eli Heidenreich RB PIT 23.01 22.08 ▼5 8 Fernando Mendoza QB LV 5.09 5.05 ▼4 9 Eli Stowers TE PHI 9.10 9.06 ▼4 10 Kenyon Sadiq TE NYJ 8.01 7.10 ▼3 Top 25 Veteran Risers — Startup ADP (July 1 → August 1, 2026) | 12-man Superflex TEP # Player Pos Team Now July 1 Δ 1 Greg Dulcich TE MIA 17.09 19.06 ▲21 2 Rashod Bateman WR BAL 25.02 26.04 ▲14 3 Devaughn Vele WR NO 25.08 26.10 ▲14 4 Jordan Mason RB MIN 13.06 14.06 ▲12 5 Darnell Mooney WR NYG 22.11 23.11 ▲12 6 Isaiah Davis RB NYJ 24.05 25.05 ▲12 7 Chig Okonkwo TE WAS 11.12 12.11 ▲11 8 Jerry Jeudy WR CLE 18.10 19.09 ▲11 9 Aaron Rodgers QB PIT 15.04 16.02 ▲10 10 Kirk Cousins QB LV 20.04 21.02 ▲10 11 MarShawn Lloyd RB GB 22.02 22.12 ▲10 12 Stefon Diggs WR — 16.09 17.06 ▲9 13 Evan Engram TE DEN 22.07 23.04 ▲9 14 Javonte Williams RB DAL 6.01 6.09 ▲8 15 RJ Harvey RB DEN 9.01 9.09 ▲8 16 Colby Parkinson TE LAR 21.11 22.07 ▲8 17 Quinn Ewers QB MIA 24.06 25.02 ▲8 18 Wan\'Dale Robinson WR TEN 10.03 10.10 ▲7 19 Jacoby Brissett QB ARI 13.10 14.05 ▲7 20 Geno Smith QB NYJ 14.04 14.11 ▲7 21 Emanuel Wilson RB SEA 21.05 21.12 ▲7 22 Cam Ward QB TEN 6.05 6.11 ▲6 23 Courtland Sutton WR DEN 12.08 13.02 ▲6 24 Jaylen Wright RB MIA 21.04 21.10 ▲6 25 Chase Brown RB CIN 3.11 4.04 ▲5 Top 25 Veteran Fallers — Startup ADP (July 1 → August 1, 2026) | 12-man Superflex TEP # Player Pos Team Now July 1 Δ 1 Brandon Aiyuk WR SF 19.05 16.12 ▼29 2 David Njoku TE LAC 19.10 18.10 ▼12 3 Tre\' Harris WR LAC 16.07 15.08 ▼11 4 Isaiah Bond WR CLE 23.05 22.06 ▼11 5 Cole Kmet TE CHI 25.07 24.08 ▼11 6 Dalton Schultz TE HOU 16.04 15.06 ▼10 7 Jaylin Noel WR HOU 19.02 18.05 ▼9 8 Theo Johnson TE NYG 19.08 18.11 ▼9 9 Tory Horton WR SEA 19.09 18.12 ▼9 10 Chimere Dike WR TEN 21.03 20.06 ▼9 11 Tyreek Hill WR — 22.03 21.06 ▼9 12 Riley Leonard QB IND 25.03 24.06 ▼9 13 Sam LaPorta TE DET 6.10 6.02 ▼8 14 T.J. Hockenson TE MIN 14.10 14.02 ▼8 15 J.J. McCarthy QB MIN 15.12 15.04 ▼8 16 Justin Fields QB KC 21.08 20.12 ▼8 17 DK Metcalf WR PIT 10.12 10.05 ▼7 18 AJ Barner TE SEA 12.12 12.05 ▼7 19 Trey Benson RB ARI 19.01 18.06 ▼7 20 Mike Gesicki TE CIN 23.12 23.05 ▼7 21 Brian Thomas WR JAX 7.01 6.07 ▼6 22 Kyle Pitts TE ATL 7.02 6.08 ▼6 23 Oronde Gadsden TE LAC 8.09 8.03 ▼6 24 Chuba Hubbard RB CAR 10.07 10.01 ▼6 25 Khalil Shakir WR BUF 14.07 14.01 ▼6 submitted by /u/bsmithjmu [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6673:\"Posting these at the beginning of each month to see who\'s been on the move in 12-man SF TEP startup drafts. We\'re almost to redraft season, so this will be the last dynasty startup list I do. Data is based on 100 recent completed Sleeper startup drafts, sourced from <a href=\"http://fantasyorphans.com/startup-draft-adp\">fantasyorphans.com/startup-draft-adp</a> <a href=\"https://discord.gg/wm5k7NwSVs\">Join the Discord server</a> to see risers/fallers for the past week every Monday morning for both startup and rookie drafts. Also see available orphan teams and startup leagues as they get posted or list your own! First we\'ll take a look at the top risers/fallers (rookies & vets combined) among the most fantasy relevant players (top 10 rounds): Rounds 1-10 Risers — Startup ADP (July 1 → August 1, 2026) | 12-man Superflex TEP # Player Pos Team Now July 1 Δ 1 Javonte Williams RB DAL 6.01 6.09 ▲8 2 RJ Harvey RB DEN 9.01 9.09 ▲8 3 Wan\'Dale Robinson WR TEN 10.03 10.10 ▲7 4 Cam Ward QB TEN 6.05 6.11 ▲6 5 Makai Lemon WR PHI 6.06 6.12 ▲6 6 Ty Simpson QB LAR 9.12 10.06 ▲6 7 Chase Brown RB CIN 3.11 4.04 ▲5 8 Kenneth Walker RB KC 3.12 4.05 ▲5 9 D\'Andre Swift RB CHI 8.03 8.08 ▲5 10 Kyle Monangai RB CHI 9.05 9.10 ▲5 11 Jonathon Brooks RB CAR 10.08 11.01 ▲5 12 Rashee Rice WR KC 5.05 5.09 ▲4 13 Cam Skattebo RB NYG 5.12 6.04 ▲4 14 David Montgomery RB HOU 8.05 8.09 ▲4 15 Bryce Young QB CAR 8.07 8.11 ▲4 16 Quinshon Judkins RB CLE 4.10 5.01 ▲3 17 Ricky Pearsall WR SF 10.01 10.04 ▲3 18 Jaylen Warren RB PIT 10.04 10.07 ▲3 19 James Cook RB BUF 3.02 3.04 ▲2 20 Christian McCaffrey RB SF 4.01 4.03 ▲2 Rounds 1-10 Fallers — Startup ADP (July 1 → August 1, 2026) | 12-man Superflex TEP # Player Pos Team Now July 1 Δ 1 Sam LaPorta TE DET 6.10 6.02 ▼8 2 DK Metcalf WR PIT 10.12 10.05 ▼7 3 Brian Thomas WR JAX 7.01 6.07 ▼6 4 Kyle Pitts TE ATL 7.02 6.08 ▼6 5 Oronde Gadsden TE LAC 8.09 8.03 ▼6 6 Chuba Hubbard RB CAR 10.07 10.01 ▼6 7 Nico Collins WR HOU 4.04 3.11 ▼5 8 Harold Fannin TE CLE 4.12 4.07 ▼5 9 Dalton Kincaid TE BUF 9.08 9.03 ▼5 10 Fernando Mendoza QB LV 5.09 5.05 ▼4 11 Rome Odunze WR CHI 6.02 5.10 ▼4 12 Eli Stowers TE PHI 9.10 9.06 ▼4 13 Jake Ferguson TE DAL 9.11 9.07 ▼4 14 Bo Nix QB DEN 4.03 3.12 ▼3 15 Brock Purdy QB SF 4.05 4.02 ▼3 16 Luther Burden WR CHI 5.03 4.12 ▼3 17 Tucker Kraft TE GB 5.06 5.03 ▼3 18 DeVonta Smith WR PHI 6.04 6.01 ▼3 19 Jared Goff QB DET 6.09 6.06 ▼3 20 Kenyon Sadiq TE NYJ 8.01 7.10 ▼3 Now we\'ll take a look at rookie & veteran lists individually and expand it to the first 25 rounds. 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I think it’s way, way, way early to be talking about who’s going to be our quarterback next year — we’ve got to figure out who’s going to start the first game.”\n\n\nThose are both decent enough answers from Berry and Haslam, as it makes sense not to alienate a player you may need this fall or tip your hand on your plans.\n\nBut given everything he has gone through since arriving in town – the 11-game suspension from the NFL, shoulder surgery, two tears of his Achilles tendon, and one of the largest drop-offs in production in NFL history- there is no way that Watson would want to stay with the Browns one moment longer than is necessary.\n\nRight?\n\n\nDeshaun Watson would be open to signing a new contract with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> when the current one expires after this season. \"My wife and I have a house on the East Side. 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But this is still the same franchise that has bungled every quarterback it has made since 1999, including:\n\n\nnot building an offensive line for Tim Couch\n\n\n\nusing first-round draft picks on Brady Quinn, Brandon Weeden and Johnny Manziel, \n\n\n\nmismanaging the final years of Baker Mayfield’s time with the team,\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7482176/2026/07/31/browns-deion-sanders-shedeur-training-camp/?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.BXu8.zHAdsl13k7Lv&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feeling it needs to “bend the knee” to the family of a fifth-round draft pick with a questionable future</a>.\n\n\nSo until they prove otherwise, it may be best to hold off on sending any goodbye cards to a certain veteran quarterback.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785616200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1162;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"29a35b4177259a5778a1cc5108228b29\";s:5:\"title\";s:36:\"Bears’ Cole Kmet just wants to win\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/119840/chicago-bears-cole-kmet-just-wants-to-win-ben-johnson\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"Since Ben Johnson took over as head coach of the Chicago Bears, tight end Cole Kmet has seen his opportunities in the passing game shrink, while being asked to do more as a blocker. 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That comes after a 2025 campaign that was marred by a groin injury that cost Johnson 10 games. Framing this season as a push for a new deal \"whether that’s here, somewhere else\" means that Johnson will have to show he\'s back to top form in the wake of his injury troubles. \"I\'m <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49505992/bears-cb-johnson-views-2026-definitely-contract-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not a dummy</a>,\" Johnson said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com. \"We all know that and I\'ve structured my deal a certain way to put myself back at the table at the age of 27. For me, it was always for this point to get here, and then show how I do what I do and be healthy and be out there doing what I do best and that\'s covering, that\'s making plays, being a difference-maker. 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The team will hold its first practice in pads on Monday and that will bring Watson closer to being in a game for the first time since tearing his Achilles midway through the 2024 season. Watson tore the Achilles again while rehabbing and he told reporters that he\'s eager for a chance to show how far he\'s come when the team starts playing preseason games. “I’m looking forward to it,\" Watson said, via a transcript from the team. \"I haven’t played football in a long time, so for me, it doesn’t matter how long I play or how many games I play, I just want to play football. A lot of people wrote me off and said I wouldn’t be playing football again after two Achilles injuries. I’m proving that wrong and proving myself right. 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Today marked the final practice before the pads go on Monday, and there was plenty to discuss. Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf continue hot start […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5682:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass during a practice session at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nLATROBE – After what was a very lax practiced on Friday, he Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their first week of training camp with the helmets back for a team-drill-heavy Saturday morning. Today marked the final practice before the pads go on Monday, and there was plenty to discuss.\n\nAaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf continue hot start\n\nThe connection between Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf has been one to be excited about throughout the first week of camp. Over the last handful of days, the pair has dominated in team drills, hooking up for several completions all over the field. The crowd nearly came unglued when Rodgers launched a deep ball to Metcalf that just fell out of the receiver’s grasp after he made a diving attempt. They made up for that miss with a long completion on a crosser, as well as a deep out route. The synergy is there, and it needs to be a consistent cohesion for Pittsburgh’s offense to be more explosive in 2026.\n\nOn top of his connection with Metcalf, Rodgers has just looked dialed in over this first week. He hit Roman Wilson on a deep shot over the middle for a 45-50 yard gain, and the offense won the first two-minute drill again on Saturday that ended with Rodgers throwing a bullet to Pat Freiermuth down the seam for a touchdown. He looks very comfortable and fluid within the offense, and the arm talent and vision are both still near the top of the league. Should this carry into September, this will make for a memorable swan song for the four-time MVP.\n\nAsante Samuel continues to be the best player on the field\n\nThrough four practices, Asante Samuel Jr. was been the best player on either side of the ball, and he continued his hot start on Saturday. Will Howard launched a deep pass down the middle to Brandon Smith, but Samuel was there in coverage to prevent the completion. He also broke up a Rodgers pass to Metcalf during the two-minute drill. With everything going on with Joey Porter Jr, as well as the injury to Jalen Ramsey, Pittsburgh can feel good knowing Samuel is showing he is more than capable of stepping into a more prominent role.\n\nDrew Allar adds two more big time throws\n\nDrew Allar had a pair of big throws over the course of Saturday’s practice. The first came on a designed rollout to the right where he launched a pass down the right side to Kaden Wetjen for a gain of 30 yards. The second came during the second two-minute drill. On fourth down, Allar dropped back and sent a perfect back shoulder throw 40 yards down the left side of the field to A.T. Perry. The throw-and-catch set the Steelers up inside the five yard-line. And while the defense ended up holding the offense out of the end zone, the rookie continues to make notable plays.\n\nSearch continues for top rotational safety\n\nTo start off the day, the Steelers put rookie Robert Spears-Jennings in with the first-team defense alongside Jaquan Brisker at safety. This comes after Darnell Savage took those reps back on the first day with DeShon Elliott participating in a more limited role. Spears-Jennings possesses more sideline-to-sideline speed than any other safety on the roster, which could help him earn a spot on the 53-man roster. Pittsburgh just signed former Browns safety Rayshawn Jenkins to add to the mix, so they are leaving no stone unturned.\n\nOther notes\n\n\nWill Howard ripped a nice pass over the middle to Max Hurleman. His most noteworthy play of the day\n\n\n\nJaquan Brisker blew up a jet sweep to Roman Wilson. Would have been a two-yard loss in-game\n\n\n\nT.J. Watt dropped back into coverage and picked off Aaron Rodgers. Looks like Rodgers didn’t see No. 90 lurking.\n\n\n\nLew Nichols took reps with the first-team offense, including the entirety of the two-minute drill. Not the greatest sign for Kaleb Johnson as the Steelers continue the battle for the RB3 spot.\n\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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Stop me if you’ve heard that before. The Las Vegas Raiders are heading in a new direction under rookie head coach Klint Kubiak. And the hackneyed phrase of new energy and sense of urgency accompanies that, of course. Acknowledged as one of the game’s top […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8868:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 30, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) tackles Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images \n\nA different energy and sense of urgency in training camp?\n\nStop me if you’ve heard that before. \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders are heading in a new direction under rookie head coach Klint Kubiak. And the hackneyed phrase of new energy and sense of urgency accompanies that, of course. \n\nAcknowledged as one of the game’s top offensive minds with the play calling acumen to match the creative concoctions, it’s difficult to ignore the newness and overall excitement as the Silver & Black prep for Kubiak’s inaugural year helming a football program — his first experience of such magnitude as he heads into Year 13 in the NFL. \n\nBy all accounts thus far, the Raiders coaching staff — that Kubiak assembled — is zeroed in on putting players in the best possible position to succeed. \n\nDefensive coordinator Leonard is installing an aggressive and high-energy defense that boasts a 3-4 defensive front in base formations, a departure from the four-man base fronts the Raiders deployed previously. It’s a bold maneuver by a rookie defensive play caller, but drastic measures are often dialed up to turnaround an impotent group.\n\nLeonard’s goal is to have his defense attacking the ball (reckless abandon is fine with the defensive coordinator) that minimizes hesitation and allows his defenders to relentlessly pursue and swarm ball carriers. \n\nTalk about putting players in the position to succeed. \n\nThat’s not only the way Las Vegas’ elite edge rusher Maxx Crosby plays and thrives, that style of play certainly favors safety Jeremy Chinn’s strengths. \n\nBy The Numbers Jeremy Chinn, Safety, 7th Year\n\n\n2025: 15 games (15 starts), 114 total tackles (63 solo), 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles; 996 defensive snaps\n\n\n\nCareer: (2020-25), 86 games (82 starts), 553 total tackles (348 solo), 22 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 3 interceptions, 24 pass deflections, 6 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries; 4,970 defensive snaps, 593 special teams snaps\n\n\n\nJeremy Chinn layin\' the BOOM to prevent the catch 💥 <a href=\"https://t.co/rdtk1Cmd2r\">pic.twitter.com/rdtk1Cmd2r</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1974901940653023645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2025</a>\n\n\nStanding 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Chinn is one of a handful of safeties in the league who have imposing size. The 28-year-old joined Las Vegas last offseason on a two-year, $16.258 million deal ($12.25 million guaranteed) to bolster the loss of Tre’Von Moehrig (Carolina Panthers). And, in a funny twist, Chinn (the Panthers’ second-round pick (64th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft) notched the second most total tackles (114) in his initial year wearing Silver & Black as a 15-game starter. \n\nNotching 996 snaps (100 percent of the defensive snaps Chinn was available), the Southern Illinois’ product brought physicality and versatility to the Patrick Graham-led defense in 2025. With Graham now the defensive boss for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Leonard now in charge of the Raiders defense, Chinn provided insight on the change during minicamp in June. \n\n“Yeah, I’m super excited for this defense,” Chinn said after one of the team’s sessions. “Just the different looks, and I don’t want to get into too much detail, but like the different fronts and stuff that we’ll be able to do and incorporate, it’ll just allow me to play a little bit more free and play downhill to the ball.”\n\n “I mean, it’s big when it comes down to the style of play, which is really what football is about at the end of the day,” Chinn added when asked about being able to play fast without working about mistakes. “It allows us, like you said, to play fast, play physical, and not have to think too much.”\n\nLeonard’s is slated to deploy a fluid scheme that blends elements of coaches he’s learned from — this includes Seattle Seahawks head coach and defensive play caller Mike Macdonald, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Kansas City Chiefs defensive boss Steve Spagnuolo, and Graham — to create a player-friendly structure. \n\nLeonard deploying Chinn as a hybrid defender who boasts defensive back speed with linebacker size and hitting ability instead of a traditional deep safety is how he gets the most out of talented Indiana native. In his seven seasons in the league, Chinn is at his best when operating closer to the line of scrimmage as his size, speed, and instincts are maximized as a run defender and tackler while mitigating his less-than-ideal coverage skills. This allows the safety to get hands-on with bigger tight ends from the jump and also gives the Raiders a big nickel look where Chinn drops down in the slot. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> S Jeremy Chinn on Arizona safeties Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson, both drafted by Las Vegas: \"It keeps the offense guessing when we have guys who can play in different spots and rotate different ways… It\'s been impressive to see those guys be willing to be like,… <a href=\"https://t.co/EBMkw6TqzF\">pic.twitter.com/EBMkw6TqzF</a>— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) <a href=\"https://x.com/nickwalt/status/2062251913392070787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nSimulated pressures and disguised blitz packages are Macdonald’s, Flores’, and Spagnuolo’s calling cards and Leonard dialing those up in Las Vegas will be intriguing to watch. Chinn showcases prime ability to blitz and provides an extra rusher and run stopper with his size. Dropping Chinn into the box or even feigning with the safety moving back in coverage helps Leonard keep offenses honest and on its toes. And can help generate takeaways — an item the Raiders haven’t created more of. \n\nThe closing speed, ability to diagnose, and explosiveness Chinn brings to the mix is best suited this way to ensure a “see ball, get ball” style of aggressiveness. Arriving with ill intent downhill extenuates his strengths while mitigating exposure as a deep-end cover man. Chinn plays much better with clear intent than backpedaling or chasing in coverage. \n\nWhich brings us to a key element of Chinn’s game that must be improved: Tackling.\n\nFrom the defensive line, to linebackers, and the secondary, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-coaching-staff/134776/raiders-2026-defense-tackling-rob-leonard\">nary a Raiders unit tackled well the last two seasons</a>. From communication and fundamentals breaking down, to taking poor angles, and going for booming hits instead of proper wrap-up and takedown techniques, Las Vegas had the fifth most whiffs amongst the 32 teams in 2025. In terms of percentage of tackles missed, the Raiders notched the fifth-worst mark at 9.8 percent whiffed while the Cincinnati Bengals (who Pro Football Reference charted with a whopping league-leading 170 missed tackles) whiffed on 13 percent. Chinn had the fourth-most missed tackles on the Raiders with 10. \n\nChinn certainly amassed volume but improving the entire defense’s tackling form and efficiency ensures Leonard can have his group playing with its hair on fire. The additions of linebacker Quay Walker and slot cornerback Taron Johnson should provide on-field, lead-by-example types in proper tackling technique, and that becoming infectious to the entire group alongside coaching from Leonard and his defensive assistance should chart a better course. \n\nAdding versatile defensive back Treydan Stukes bolsters the Raiders backend coverage ability. 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Ricky Pearsall’s season is over with a lingering PCL injury. Christian Kirk has a calf strain. According to the media on hand, rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling isn’t practicing due to hamstring tightness. This team cannot catch a break. There’s no need for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3329:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: De\'Zhaun Stribling #15 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during a team OTA practice at SAP Performance Facility on May 28, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers headed into Saturday’s practice thin at wide receiver. Ricky Pearsall’s <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160883/49ers-former-1st-round-pick-ricky-pearsalls-season-is-officially-over\">season is over</a> with a lingering PCL injury. Christian Kirk has a <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/160651/a-couple-of-the-49ers-offseason-acquisitions-left-practice-with-injuries\">calf strain</a>. \n\nAccording to the media on hand, rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling isn’t practicing due to hamstring tightness. This team cannot catch a break. There’s no need for the Niners to push Stribling, so if there’s any indication of tightness or injury, they should give their first-year wideout as much time as he needs to return 100%. The 49ers want to avoid it becoming a strain.\n\nThe more the top wideouts miss, the more other players will get their opportunities. We know about Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing, but undrafted free agent Wesley Grimes is a big beneficiary, as he could potentially slide into the “F” role, being a bigger body, as well as “Z” opposite Mike Evans.\n\nGrimes was <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/160317/49ers-roster-preview-wesley-grimes-makes-sense-as-a-practice-squad-stash\">our sleeper pick</a> to push for a roster spot, but make the practice squad at the very least.\n\nUDFA rookie pass rusher Mikail Kamara was carted off\n\nRookie undrafted free agent pass rusher Mikail Kamara was carted off the practice field with an apparent leg/knee issue, per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. The team was already missing Cam Sample with a knee injury. \n\nEdge rusher is another position the 49ers can’t afford to be without bodies, as Nick Bosa still hasn’t practiced and Mykel Williams is on the PUP list.\n\nWe don’t want to assume the worst for Kamara. His injury history is suboptimal. Kamara suffered season-ending injuries that caused him to miss the 2021 and 2022 seasons in college. Kamara has had a torn labrum and multiple high-ankle sprains at James Madison. \n\nKeion White’s injury\n\nKeion White and Romello Height were also absent from Saturday’s session. Height was recently carted off, although the time clarified that it was just cramps. White sat out with an adductor issue. White has had minor injuries during his career. This wouldn’t be the first time he’s dealt with a groin injury, though. He was listed on the Patriots injury report multiple times in 2024 with groin designations.\n\nThe slew of injuries at defensive end meant the 49ers only had two players, Sam Okuayinonu and KJ Henry, as healthy bodies to practice. Kevin Givens, a defensive tackle, had to play snaps along the edge.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785613775;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"San Francisco 49ers Injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13417;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"De\'Zhaun Stribling\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4950;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Christian Kirk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1171;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f49a9faf314aaa9d4e99fad9e4b167ce\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Todd Monken updates Browns QB competition, timing on making a decision\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-roster/129320/todd-monken-updates-qb-competition-decision-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"At least according to our poll, Cleveland Browns fans feel confident that either they know who the starting quarterback should be already or will after the joint practice and preseason game with the Buffalo Bills: According to GM Andrew Berry (and as previously said by HC Todd Monken), the decision between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5196:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 10: Head coach Todd Monken of the Cleveland Browns watches a drill during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAt least according to our poll, Cleveland Browns fans feel confident that either they know who <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128305/cleveland-browns-how-qb-training-camp-battle-will-play-out-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\">the starting quarterback should be</a> already or will after the joint practice and preseason game with the Buffalo Bills:\n\nAccording to GM Andrew Berry (and as previously said by HC Todd Monken), <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129099/winner-browns-qb-competition-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-production\">the decision between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will come down to production and production alone</a>. A report on Saturday said that <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129289/browns-qb-competition-deshaun-watson-lead-shedeur-sanders-gaining\">Watson came into training camp with a lead but that Sanders has impressed</a> since arriving in Berea.\n\nOverall, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129185/browns-training-camp-bad-offense-or-good-defense-todd-monken-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson\">the Browns offense hasn’t looked sharp</a> so far in camp as <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129192/browns-hc-todd-monken-balancing-scheme-talent-fit-on-offense-still-in-training-camp\">Monken tries to balance scheme fit with the players’ talent</a>. The Cleveland head coach gave an update on the state of the QB competition and when he expects the two to potentially separate themselves:\n\n\n“Doing fine. I don’t think you’re really going to know until you get through all the installs, because we’re not game planning against our own defense. Each day has been a different part of the pass game, so it’s hard to really [tell]. And one day you go with the ones, the other day you go with the twos, certainly that matchup is going to be different depending on who you’re going against. I think the most important thing is, from a process standpoint, how are we operating at the line of scrimmage, where are their eyes, have they taken command of one the huddle, and then cadence, and then understanding the concepts. I think they’re all doing good, they’re all fine. All of our players are working through mistakes and fighting like hell to get better.”\n\n\nMonken noted that the team is only halfway through installs at this point (four of eight days in).\n\nNear the end of his media session, the Browns head coach also gave an interesting answer about what he is evaluating at the position right now:\n\n\nAt this point when you’re installing, when I’m scripting, I really am not scripting on who is at quarterback, they each have a different skill set, so as of right now, I’m not evaluating any of them. I’m not making a decision on any of them until we get through all the installs, and we get to where the practices are the same, we’re scripting it based on who’s taking the reps. And we’re playing the preseason games, and we’re going against the Bills. I’ll take that back. We are evaluating, but not to that extreme, nothing’s going to be decided over these install practices. We’re just getting it in, letting the guys compete, see where we’re at, that’s at all positions. Once we get further along in pads, the full install in, we get to compete against other people, that’s really when I’m going to be able to see it because I haven’t coached any of these four quarterbacks until now, I haven’t been around them. I don’t have any preconceived notions of who they’ve been or where they’re going. I just take it day to day, we install, and as we get further along, we’ll have a better idea.”\n\n\nAnyone expecting a quick quarterback decision in Cleveland/Berea might be in for a far different outcome, based on Monken’s comments.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about Monken’s comments about the QB competition and his process overall so far? Do you think it is taking far too long, or is the Browns coach doing the right thing by taking his time?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785613232;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Depth Chart\";i:1;s:23:\"Cleveland Browns Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1172;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"eeaaee4b68631e27bcdadff0b8006b01\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Am I the only one who’s not buying into the Stribling hype?\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vcwht5/am_i_the_only_one_whos_not_buying_into_the/\";s:11:\"description\";s:762:\"After the Ricky Pearsall news, it seems like his value is skyrocketing and everyone is almost expecting him to be the 49ers bonafide WR1 of the future. I am not sold on him yet though, what am I missing here? He wasn’t some remarkable prospect coming out of college, the draft capital was good but consensus seems to be that it was a bit of a reach. Even without Pearsall, it seems the most likely scenario for him is to be competing with Deebo and Christian Kirk to be the #4 option on the team. The guys ahead of him are injury prone but it doesn’t seem to justify in my mind the huge value spike that seems to have come as of late, opposed to the slight bump I would’ve expected. What do you think? submitted by /u/Anon124570 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1069:\"After the Ricky Pearsall news, it seems like his value is skyrocketing and everyone is almost expecting him to be the 49ers bonafide WR1 of the future. I am not sold on him yet though, what am I missing here? He wasn’t some remarkable prospect coming out of college, the draft capital was good but consensus seems to be that it was a bit of a reach. Even without Pearsall, it seems the most likely scenario for him is to be competing with Deebo and Christian Kirk to be the #4 option on the team. The guys ahead of him are injury prone but it doesn’t seem to justify in my mind the huge value spike that seems to have come as of late, opposed to the slight bump I would’ve expected. 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In 2025, he actually finished third in the NFL in tackles with 174—just behind Detroit’s Jack Campbell. However, he has not traditionally graded out well by PFF grade. He’s never finished a season with a grade above 57.0, struggling both in the coverage and run defense departments.\n\nThis is the second linebacker the Lions have added in the last week, signing Troy Reeder just at the start of training camp. During Friday’s practice, rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder suffered a leg injury and did not return. At this time, we don’t know the severity of that injury.\n\nUPDATE: Per Justin Rogers, this signing is indeed a result of Rolder’s injury, which will reportedly sideline him “a while.”\n\n\nDon\'t have all the details, but the Devin White signing is directly tied to Jimmy Rolder\'s practice exit on Friday. 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The latest contract is for Matthew Bergeron, who was heading into the final year of his rookie deal. Bergeron, selected 38th in 2023, was clearly held in high regard by the incoming coaching staff […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4075:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Matthew Bergeron #65 of the Atlanta Falcons is introduced prior to the NFL 2025 game between Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Atlanta, United States. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhile we wait for Bijan Robinson to get his mega deal, the Atlanta Falcons are still busy locking up their own. The latest contract is for Matthew Bergeron, who was heading into the final year of his rookie deal.\n\nBergeron, selected 38th in 2023, was clearly held in high regard by the incoming coaching staff and new offensive line coach Bill Callahan. The 26-year-old has been the starter at left guard continuously since his rookie season in 2023, starting and appearing in 49 of 51 possible games while grading out as an above average starter in 2024 and 2025. Last year, Bergeron was only blamed for one sack, per Pro Football Focus, and his 28 total pressures allowed were far less than Chris Lindstrom, Jake Matthews, and (obviously) Elijah Wilkinson gave up. His run blocking grade, meanwhile, was third on the team behind Lindstrom and Ryan Neuzil and 16th among NFL guards with at least 200 snaps. \n\nBergeron is both experienced enough and durable enough for the team to feel good about relying on and young enough to still reach greater heights, even if he has yet to be an elite player for longer than a few games at a time.\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Falcons</a> and G Matthew Bergeron have agreed to terms on a four-year, $96 million contract extension, sources tell me and <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JFowlerESPN</a>. The 38th overall pick in 2023 gets $60 million guaranteed in a deal done by <a href=\"https://x.com/Chase_Callahan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Chase_Callahan</a> of <a href=\"https://x.com/excelfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@excelfootball</a>. <a href=\"https://t.co/HwbDfp3sVJ\">pic.twitter.com/HwbDfp3sVJ</a>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2083591346527334479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nFellow starting guard Chris Lindstrom got a 5 year, $105 million deal with $62.7 million guaranteed back in 2023, so Bergeron’s hefty raise is a reflection of rising valuations and cap space since then. It’s likely to strike more than a few Falcons fans as an overpay, but the Falcons very clearly viewed Bergeron’s signing as a major priority. Per <a href=\"https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/atlanta-falcons-matthew-bergeron-contract-extension\">Tori McElhaney at AtlantaFalcons.com</a>: \n\n\n“Matthew is the type of player you build around,” Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said. “He’s establishing himself as one of the top young guards in the NFL, and his toughness, consistency and leadership have made him a cornerstone of our offensive line and the culture we’re building in Atlanta.”\n\n\nThat’s a strong endorsement, and clear proof that Kevin Stefanski and Bill Callahan wanted him to be a key piece of the offensive line. With uncertainty at right tackle and Jake Matthews aging at left tackle, the Falcons at least have stability and genuine talent at guard for the next few seasons. \n\nNow the next move is getting a deal done with Bijan, the man Bergeron is here to pave the way for. The Falcons will have a lot of money tied up into a handful of key offensive linemen and position players when the summer is over, and all of these players will need to be great in 2026 for an offense with question marks at quarterback to excel. 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RJ Harvey - offers useful depth as Denver\'s backup, but his touchdown-dependent production and limited efficiency make him a riskier dynasty handcuff than most high-upside backup running backs. Mike Washington Jr. - is a high-upside dynasty stash whose elite athleticism and path to a featured role behind Ashton Jeanty make him one of the most valuable backup running backs to roster. Jordan Mason - is a valuable dynasty handcuff who offers limited standalone value but has proven he can deliver reliable RB2 production if Aaron Jones misses time. Tyrone Tracy Jr. - is one of the better dynasty handcuffs, offering proven RB2 upside if Cam Skattebo misses time despite having limited standalone value in his current backup role. Jonathan Brooks - is a high-upside dynasty stash whose value could surge if he regains his pre-injury form and earns the Panthers\' starting role as the season progresses. Chris Rodriguez - is a worthwhile depth stash whose value could rise quickly if he earns a larger role in Jacksonville or takes over the starting job due to his reliable rushing production when given volume. submitted by /u/CoachstevenP [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2818:\"As we inch closer to the 2026 NFL season, now is the perfect time to rank the top 10 backup running backs in fantasy football. Full Breakdown - <a href=\"https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/must-have-backup-running-backs/\">https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/must-have-backup-running-backs/</a> Which Back up Running Backs should you be trading for before the 2026 season!? TreVeyon Henderson - is one of the highest-upside backup running backs in dynasty, with the talent to become an RB1 if he earns a larger role or Rhamondre Stevenson misses time. Isiah Pacheco - Is a strong dynasty buy-low whose value could spike into RB2 territory if Jahmyr Gibbs misses time, though his standalone production will likely be limited in Detroit\'s committee backfield. Blake Corum - is one of dynasty’s top backup running backs, offering standalone touchdown upside and league-winning RB1 potential if Kyren Williams misses time. Kyle Monangai - is a high-upside dynasty handcuff who has already shown he can produce with volume and could earn a larger role—or even RB2 value—if D\'Andre Swift misses time. RJ Harvey - offers useful depth as Denver\'s backup, but his touchdown-dependent production and limited efficiency make him a riskier dynasty handcuff than most high-upside backup running backs. Mike Washington Jr. - is a high-upside dynasty stash whose elite athleticism and path to a featured role behind Ashton Jeanty make him one of the most valuable backup running backs to roster. 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Where are you grabbing Kaelon Black in rookie drafts?\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vcvpdy/cmc_owners_where_are_you_grabbing_kaelon_black_in/\";s:11:\"description\";s:843:\"From what I’ve seen, it looks like Kaelon Black is going around pick 20 with Jordan James missing camp with his rib injury. 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Drafting 49ers RBs / CMC’s handcuffs has been pretty rough the last few years. But, we can’t ignore CMC’s age and the need for an insurance policy. Some 49ers comments on Black from camp: CMC: Praised Black as a mature \"pro\" with excellent work ethic, explosive ability, and great vision, noting he is \"exactly what you would want a rookie to come in and be like\". Kyle Juszczyk: Described him as a \"ball of muscle\" who is \"absolutely jacked,\" while also complimenting his mental approach and work ethic. 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(Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDenver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund that they will explore bringing in former New Orleans Saints veteran tight end/quarterback/running back Taysom Hill. \n\n\nBroncos Coach Sean Payton told <a href=\"https://x.com/cfrelund?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cfrelund</a> Cynthia Frelund and me today that the Broncos will explore bringing in free agent tight end Taysom Hill, who played for Payton with the Saints.— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) <a href=\"https://x.com/wyche89/status/2083624421047337340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nHill flourished under Sean Payton with the Saints and had teams scrambling to find the next Taysom Hill every year since. Now, the soon-to-be 36-year-old tight end who recently said his goodbyes to the Saints is a free agent, and the team will apparently explore the idea of bringing him in. Hill, in his goodbye message, said he is still working through what comes next, and many assumed he was heading towards retirement; he still could, but a trip to Mile High could be in the cards for the do-it-all player. \n\nFirst, the Broncos would have to see if Hill wants to continue playing. He turns 36 years old at the end of the month and has dealt with injuries the past few seasons. If he wants to continue, it would make sense to bring him in and see what he has left in the tank. He could add depth at the tight end position, give them a goal-line option at fullback, tight end, running back, or even quarterback. \n\nThe Broncos’ tight end depth is suspect at best. Veteran Adam Trautman is likely your starter, with Evan Engram, who had a great start to camp, as the main receiving threat. After that, you have a mix of Day 3 rookies and fringe roster players. 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Here\'s the data and our 3 picks.\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vcv6if/round_2_rbs_produce_league_winners_at_5x_the_rate/\";s:11:\"description\";s:5045:\"We\'ve been running a redraft hit rate study, tracking every player drafted in PPR leagues from 2021–2025 and measuring how often they hit (or missed) certain thresholds. This is the third post in the series breaking it down round by round. Previous posts covered our overall framework for the study, and the RB deadzone (rounds 4-6). A few of you left some comments that were too good to ignore, and we actually went back and incorporated some of them into our process. More on that below. The Round 2 data Over the full five-year sample, 37% of RBs drafted in Round 2 went on to finish as a top-6 fantasy RB (our “league winner” threshold). For WRs drafted in that same round? Just 26%. That gap is already significant. But when you zoom into the last two seasons, it gets ugly. 45% of Round 2 RBs finished top-6 over the last two years. For WRs, it dropped to 9%. That\'s a 5-to-1 ratio. And it\'s not a one-year blip — it\'s a two-year trend that\'s moving in opposite directions. RBs are trending up from their five-year baseline, while WRs are cratering. A commenter on a previous post (shoutout [u/bornandraised808](u/bornandraised808)) asked whether five years of data could be misleading since the league evolves so quickly — and it\'s a fair point. We had the same concern going in, which is why we looked at both five year and two year samples for this video. For Round 2, the recency split really strengthens the RB case. The five-year number is already good, and the recent trend makes it even better. Applied to this year\'s ADP Right now there are 7 RBs going in Round 2 and 5 WRs. At RB: James Cook, Derrick Henry, Omarion Hampton, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, Kenneth Walker, Jeremiyah Love. At WR: Drake London, AJ Brown, George Pickens, Chris Olave, Nico Collins. If you apply the last-two-year rates: ~3 of those 7 RBs should return a league-winning (top-6) season . ~0.5 of those 5 WRs should do the same. Meaning there\'s a real chance none of them finish top-6. That doesn\'t mean those WRs are all bad picks. It means Round 2 WR capital is paying for a floor (low-end WR1, high-end WR2), probably not a realistic ceiling. For top-6 production in this round, your best bet is RB. What about an even stricter threshold? Another commenter (shoutout [u/Corosis99](u/Corosis99)) pushed back on top-6 being too generous for a \"league winner\" label, especially across positions with different scoring curves. They suggested something like top-3 would be a better threshold. We went back and ran it. At the top-3 threshold, both RBs and WRs in Round 2 hit at just 7%. So the tighter you squeeze the definition, the more the positional gap disappears — but the hit rate also drops to a point where it\'s barely actionable. The top-6 framework captures the picks that actually swing your season, and at that level, the RB edge is massive. Our three league-winner (top 6) picks at RB We went through all 7 Round 2 RBs and landed on three guys we think have the best shot at a top-6 finish this year: James Cook (RB7 ADP) — The safest pick in the group. Led the NFL in rushing last season, finished as the RB6, and the Bills\' offense should be even better with the additions they made this offseason. Not groundbreaking, but don\'t overthink it. Omarion Hampton (RB8 ADP) — The polarizing one. His rookie numbers were underwhelming on the surface, but we think that says more about the Chargers\' bottom ranked run blocking offensive line than it does about Hampton. He\'s a 6\'2\", 221-pound freak who runs a 4.46 (93rd percentile speed score). Mike McDaniel comes in, the O-line gets healthy, plus additions — this is the kind of environment where a talent like that explodes. Chase Brown (RB10 ADP) — Finished as RB8 last year with Joe Burrow missing significant time. When Burrow was healthy, Brown was a top-6 back. We\'re not projecting a leap — we\'re projecting Burrow to play 17 games. He had only 6 rushing TDs last year, which should tick up if the Bengals improve as a team. Add in one of the highest light-front rates in the league (defenses are too worried about Burrow/Chase/Higgins to load the box) and his growing role in the passing game, and there\'s a clear path to a top-6 finish. The detailed breakdown on each guy — including some of the film stuff and the specific stats that sold us — is in the video we just dropped, linked here. We also briefly discuss other players we considered, and how positional scarcity factors into the RB v WR debate. This is the third video in the series. We\'ll be looking at the position specific \"bust rate\" data for each round next - and picking one player in each round to avoid this year. If you don\'t want to miss that one, feel free to subscribe on YouTube and follow along. Appreciate all the engagement on these posts. The comments from the last two really influenced how we approached this one. Let us know who you guys prefer in Round 2 this year... it\'s shaping up to be a pivotal part of the draft. submitted by /u/FFgoldmine [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5879:\"We\'ve been running a redraft hit rate study, tracking every player drafted in PPR leagues from 2021–2025 and measuring how often they hit (or missed) certain thresholds. This is the third post in the series breaking it down round by round. Previous posts covered our <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/s/s6oGhubC3O\">overall framework for the study</a>, and the <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/s/d2F72r8LTW\">RB deadzone (rounds 4-6)</a>. A few of you left some comments that were too good to ignore, and we actually went back and incorporated some of them into our process. More on that below. The Round 2 data Over the full five-year sample, 37% of RBs drafted in Round 2 went on to finish as a top-6 fantasy RB (our “league winner” threshold). For WRs drafted in that same round? Just 26%. That gap is already significant. But when you zoom into the last two seasons, it gets ugly. 45% of Round 2 RBs finished top-6 over the last two years. For WRs, it dropped to 9%. That\'s a 5-to-1 ratio. And it\'s not a one-year blip — it\'s a two-year trend that\'s moving in opposite directions. RBs are trending up from their five-year baseline, while WRs are cratering. A commenter on a previous post (shoutout [<a href=\"/u/bornandraised808\">u/bornandraised808</a>](<a href=\"/u/bornandraised808\">u/bornandraised808</a>)) asked whether five years of data could be misleading since the league evolves so quickly — and it\'s a fair point. We had the same concern going in, which is why we looked at both five year and two year samples for this video. For Round 2, the recency split really strengthens the RB case. The five-year number is already good, and the recent trend makes it even better. Applied to this year\'s ADP Right now there are 7 RBs going in Round 2 and 5 WRs. At RB: James Cook, Derrick Henry, Omarion Hampton, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, Kenneth Walker, Jeremiyah Love. At WR: Drake London, AJ Brown, George Pickens, Chris Olave, Nico Collins. If you apply the last-two-year rates: ~3 of those 7 RBs should return a league-winning (top-6) season . ~0.5 of those 5 WRs should do the same. Meaning there\'s a real chance none of them finish top-6. That doesn\'t mean those WRs are all bad picks. It means Round 2 WR capital is paying for a floor (low-end WR1, high-end WR2), probably not a realistic ceiling. For top-6 production in this round, your best bet is RB. What about an even stricter threshold? Another commenter (shoutout [<a href=\"/u/Corosis99\">u/Corosis99</a>](<a href=\"/u/Corosis99\">u/Corosis99</a>)) pushed back on top-6 being too generous for a \"league winner\" label, especially across positions with different scoring curves. They suggested something like top-3 would be a better threshold. We went back and ran it. At the top-3 threshold, both RBs and WRs in Round 2 hit at just 7%. So the tighter you squeeze the definition, the more the positional gap disappears — but the hit rate also drops to a point where it\'s barely actionable. The top-6 framework captures the picks that actually swing your season, and at that level, the RB edge is massive. Our three league-winner (top 6) picks at RB We went through all 7 Round 2 RBs and landed on three guys we think have the best shot at a top-6 finish this year: James Cook (RB7 ADP) — The safest pick in the group. Led the NFL in rushing last season, finished as the RB6, and the Bills\' offense should be even better with the additions they made this offseason. Not groundbreaking, but don\'t overthink it. Omarion Hampton (RB8 ADP) — The polarizing one. His rookie numbers were underwhelming on the surface, but we think that says more about the Chargers\' bottom ranked run blocking offensive line than it does about Hampton. He\'s a 6\'2\", 221-pound freak who runs a 4.46 (93rd percentile speed score). Mike McDaniel comes in, the O-line gets healthy, plus additions — this is the kind of environment where a talent like that explodes. Chase Brown (RB10 ADP) — Finished as RB8 last year with Joe Burrow missing significant time. When Burrow was healthy, Brown was a top-6 back. We\'re not projecting a leap — we\'re projecting Burrow to play 17 games. He had only 6 rushing TDs last year, which should tick up if the Bengals improve as a team. Add in one of the highest light-front rates in the league (defenses are too worried about Burrow/Chase/Higgins to load the box) and his growing role in the passing game, and there\'s a clear path to a top-6 finish. The detailed breakdown on each guy — including some of the film stuff and the specific stats that sold us — is in the video we just dropped, linked here. We also briefly discuss other players we considered, and how positional scarcity factors into the RB v WR debate. This is the third video in the series. We\'ll be looking at the position specific \"bust rate\" data for each round next - and picking one player in each round to avoid this year. If you don\'t want to miss that one, feel free to subscribe on YouTube and follow along. Appreciate all the engagement on these posts. 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If we apply it here, the law tells us that no, Davante Adams won’t recreate his 2025 production in 2026. OK, so it’s unlikely that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6380:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CA - JUNE 02, 2026: Davante Adams #17 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after the catch at Rams training facility on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Woodland Hills, CA. (Ric Tapia / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) \n\nGenerally speaking, when a headline asks a yes or no question, the answer is “no.” It’s called Betteridge’s law of headlines, and it’s a consistent guide in the journalism world.\n\nIf we apply it here, the law tells us that no, Davante Adams won’t recreate his 2025 production in 2026.\n\nOK, so it’s unlikely that Adams leads the NFL in receiving touchdowns in his age-34 season. But what can we expect from the veteran receiver?\n\nIt’s not impossible, but it would be somewhat shocking to see him completely fall off a cliff. Adams’s game is built to last, as it’s based far more on technique and precision than it is on raw, physical gifts. He’s been an elite route runner with a top-tier release for the balance of his career, and it’s a career with <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/141368/gold-jacket-watch-is-on-for-davante-adams\">legitimate Hall of Fame credentials</a>. Those kinds of players generally age more gracefully at the position.\n\n\nDavante Adams still has the best releases in the NFL <a href=\"https://t.co/M5pA1TOEXZ\">pic.twitter.com/M5pA1TOEXZ</a>— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2083613129380888914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nThat said, his transformation last year into the best red zone weapon in the league probably won’t continue. It could, certainly, but the odds don’t favor it. Again, he’ll turn 34 this season (albeit quite late in the year) and individual red zone production can be a volatile statistic. Even if he’s able to separate at nearly the same clip as 2025 near the goal line, there are numerous reasons why he might not score at the same level as he did a year ago.\n\nGiven his age, you have to temper expectations at least somewhat, and the 2025 season is a good example why. Only six players who turned 34 or older during last season caught a pass. One of those players was Aaron Rodgers, who caught a deflection and lost nine yards. Let’s take that fluke out, leaving us with just five “skill-position” players in that age group who caught a pass in 2025.\n\n\nTravis Kelce: 108 targets, 76 receptions, 851 yards, 5 TD\n\n\n\nZach Ertz: 72 targets, 50 receptions, 504 yards, 4 TD\n\n\n\nAdam Thielen: 35 targets, 19 receptions, 186 yards, 0 TD\n\n\n\nTaysom Hill: 16 targets, 11 receptions, 91 yards, 0 TD\n\n\n\nKyle Juszczyk: 28 targets, 24 receptions, 213 yards, 2 TD\n\n\nThat list features two tight ends, one wide receiver, one positionless offensive weapon and one fullback. That one wide receiver, the closest allegory for Adams, averaged under 10 yards per receptions, never scored and finished with a 45.7% success rate, over five percentage points below league average (per Pro-Football-Reference’s calculations.\n\nThielen, like Adams, has always won more with route running and separation ability than physical domination, so if that’s enough to give you pause that’s understandable. But Adams will be playing his age-34 season in a far better ecosystem than either of the ones Thielen played in last season, and Adams is simply a better player than Thielen ever was.\n\nFor what it’s worth, in 2024 there were also only five players in their age-34 season or older who caught a pass: Kelce, Ertz, Thielen, Hill and Marcedes Lewis (one catch, two yards). That only further hammers home that Adams is entering somewhat unchartered territory.\n\nBack to the original question. What can we actually expect from Adams in 2026? He’s WR2 in this offense behind Puka Nacua, and there isn’t a ton of depth behind him, but this offense shouldn’t require him to be an All-Pro again like he was in his late 20s.\n\n\nMatthew Stafford back on his BS with the no-look to Davante Adams via <a href=\"https://x.com/Ethanshirazi24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Ethanshirazi24</a><a href=\"https://t.co/UtNo4VeDla\">pic.twitter.com/UtNo4VeDla</a>— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/UnderdogNFL/status/2082583082536779801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nNacua will see a mass quantity of targets again. The Rams have an inordinate number of tight ends in training camp and have invested both significant financial and draft capital in plenty of them, those guys will be featured heavily. And every Sean McVay team is going to run the ball plenty. When you add in all those factors, it could realistically lower Adams’s production ceiling but should also keep him from putting too much wear and tear on his body over the course of 18 weeks.\n\nGiven what his role was last year, touchdowns are more important than yardage for Adams. If he racks up something in the neighborhood of the 500-700 yard range, that should be just fine. Scoring-wise, though, he hasn’t tallied fewer than eight touchdowns in seven years, and he’s scored eight or more times in nine of his 12 seasons. That seems like a reasonable goal this year, considering it’s been his baseline for the better part of a decade and he will have plenty of opportunities in this offense.\n\nOf course, that would still be somewhat unprecedented in recent memory. The last player to haul in eight or more receiving touchdowns in their age-34 season or later was Jimmy Graham in 2020 with the Chicago Bears. Prior to that? 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Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the twenty-eighth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Philadelphia Eagles who are +1,600 odds. Article TL;DR: We all knew it was coming. On the start of the new league year the Eagles traded AJ Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first round pick and a 2027 fifth. That makes the moves the Eagles made in the NFL draft make a lot of sense. The Eagles selected 2025’s Biletnikoff award winner (best WR in the nation) and the John Mackey award winner (best TE in the nation). They traded up in front of the Pittsburgh Steelers to select Makai Lemon while the Steelers were on the phone with Lemon getting ready to select him. They then took TE Eli Stowers, who made Diego Pavia relevant. Seriously, there’s something to an elite talent making an average talent look much better than they are. I first noticed it with Mike Evans and Johnny Manziel, and it’s popped up several times over the years (Jordan Addison & Kenny Pickett recently). In dynasty, these two are primed for successful careers in an offense surrounded by other elite talents. DeVonta Smith is set to absorb the majority of the targets vacated by AJ Brown going into 2026. Expect a high-end WR2 finish from him at the very least. Saquon Barkley has averaged nearly 300 rush attempts and 57 targets over the last four years, making him one of the safest players in fantasy football from a volume standpoint. Jalen Hurts is set for another QB1 finish with the weapons around him and his rushing TD upside. Sean Mannion takes over as the OC after spending the last two years with the Packers as their Offensive Assistant and QB coach. This will yet again be a run heavy offense, as Nick Sirianni led offenses have finished in the bottom half of the league in pass attempts for his entire tenure in Philadelphia. Quick plug for the wonderful work our team has done on the Optimus Tools. If you\'d like to try out the tools for a week for free use code: CAM26 . With this code you can try out any tier of our subscription. I love the Play-by-Play Situational Analysis tool myself. It\'s helped me breakdown where players are most frequently used in their offense as I\'m working on my rankings. Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns New York Jets Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:7054:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vcuu6c/philadelphia_eagles_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea/\"> </a> We’re closing in on the end of this series with only the top 5 teams to go. Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the twenty-eighth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Philadelphia Eagles who are +1,600 odds. Article TL;DR: We all knew it was coming. On the start of the new league year the Eagles traded AJ Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first round pick and a 2027 fifth. That makes the moves the Eagles made in the NFL draft make a lot of sense. The Eagles selected 2025’s Biletnikoff award winner (best WR in the nation) and the John Mackey award winner (best TE in the nation). They traded up in front of the Pittsburgh Steelers to select Makai Lemon while the Steelers were on the phone with Lemon getting ready to select him. They then took TE Eli Stowers, who made Diego Pavia relevant. Seriously, there’s something to an elite talent making an average talent look much better than they are. I first noticed it with Mike Evans and Johnny Manziel, and it’s popped up several times over the years (Jordan Addison & Kenny Pickett recently). In dynasty, these two are primed for successful careers in an offense surrounded by other elite talents. DeVonta Smith is set to absorb the majority of the targets vacated by AJ Brown going into 2026. Expect a high-end WR2 finish from him at the very least. Saquon Barkley has averaged nearly 300 rush attempts and 57 targets over the last four years, making him one of the safest players in fantasy football from a volume standpoint. Jalen Hurts is set for another QB1 finish with the weapons around him and his rushing TD upside. Sean Mannion takes over as the OC after spending the last two years with the Packers as their Offensive Assistant and QB coach. This will yet again be a run heavy offense, as Nick Sirianni led offenses have finished in the bottom half of the league in pass attempts for his entire tenure in Philadelphia. Quick plug for the wonderful work our team has done on the Optimus Tools. If you\'d like to try out the tools for a week for free use code: <a href=\"https://tools.optimusfantasy.com/checkout?promo=CAM26\">CAM26</a> . With this code you can try out any tier of our subscription. I love the Play-by-Play Situational Analysis tool myself. It\'s helped me breakdown where players are most frequently used in their offense as I\'m working on my rankings. 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A brief absence probably wouldn\'t alter plans for him to play a role right out of the gate, but any extended time off the field would work against an early impact for the rookie. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785606776;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13417;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"De\'Zhaun Stribling\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1188;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"164d5f8a503e1138ef733927df840e68\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Xavier Worthy left Chiefs practice with a shoulder injury\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vctv0g/xavier_worthy_left_chiefs_practice_with_a/\";s:11:\"description\";s:62:\" submitted by /u/SpongerPower [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:475:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vctv0g/xavier_worthy_left_chiefs_practice_with_a/\"> </a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/SpongerPower\"> /u/SpongerPower </a> <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/xavier-worthy-left-chiefs-practice-with-a-shoulder-injury\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vctv0g/xavier_worthy_left_chiefs_practice_with_a/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785606692;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11624;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Xavier Worthy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1189;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1504e0658c52959fe68d12513be3b43e\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Dave Toub explains presence of rookie WR Cyrus Allen on special teams at practice\";s:4:\"link\";s:143:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dave-toub-explains-presence-of-rookie-wr-cyrus-allen-on-special-teams-at-practice\";s:11:\"description\";s:82:\"Promising Chiefs rookie receiver Cyrus Allen exited Saturday\'s practice on a cart.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2975:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mahomesnewstyle_270726\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"299399\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mahomesnewstyle_270726\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_mahomesnewstyle_270726\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Kansas City Chiefs\",\"title\": \"Will Mahomes change playing style after injury?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/will-patrick-mahomes-change-his-playing-style-after-knee-injury\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T12:50:34Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Promising Chiefs rookie receiver Cyrus Allen <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-rookie-wr-cyrus-allen-carted-off-after-practice-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exited Saturday’s practice</a> on a cart. The injury happened while he was filling the role of gunner on the punt team.That has prompted some Chiefs fans to question why in the hell Cyrus Allen was serving as a gunner on the punt team.Chiefs special-teams coordinator Dave Toub addressed the issue in a post-practice press conference with reporters.“I hate to see somebody get hurt, especially on special teams,\" Toub said, via Nate Taylor of ESPN. \"He’s doing well on offense and for me, too. He was a gunner and a returner. Everyone is on special teams until they aren’t. Everyone starts as a four-phase guy, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/ByNateTaylor/status/2083586795862638603?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">especially rookies</a>.\"Toub added that first-round cornerback Mansoor Delane <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/goldmctNFL/status/2083587979621060855?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">would also be practicing</a> on special teams, but for his shoulder injury. Toub also said that, once upon a time, tight end Travis Kelce practiced on special teams.It\'s another example of the delicate balance of getting a football team ready for the season while keeping the individual players as healthy as possible. 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Rookie Cyrus Allen <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-rookie-wr-cyrus-allen-carted-off-after-practice-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was carted off</a> with a lower left leg injury that the team said is still being evaluated and third-year wideout Xavier Worthy had to leave the session with a shoulder injury. The extent of that injury is also under evaluation. Worthy missed time early last season after dislocating his shoulder and finished the year with 42 catches for 532 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver was already seen as a spot where the Chiefs might look to bolster the ranks ahead of the regular season. If either of Saturday\'s injuries lead to long-term absences, it will increase the urgency to make a move in Kansas City. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785606145;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11624;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Xavier Worthy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1192;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5b1456834211dcadb682a8116a3d6bf4\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"2026 Broncos training camp: Day 2 live updates\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179999/2026-broncos-training-camp-day-2-live-updates\";s:11:\"description\";s:293:\"Welcome to Day 2 of Denver Broncos training camp. After an exciting first day of camp where we saw some big plays from the offense and red zone dominance by the defense, both sides of the ball had their successes and setbacks on Friday. Bo Nix is looking sharp as ever too. Day 2 figures […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10965:\"\n\n\n \n ENGLEWOOD, CO - JULY 31: Nik Bonitto #15 of the Denver Broncos looks on during training camp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit on July 31, 2026 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to Day 2 of Denver Broncos training camp. \n\nAfter <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179864/2026-denver-broncos-training-camp-day-1-news-and-notes-bo-nix-sean-payton-jaylen-waddle-evan-engram\">an exciting first day of camp</a> where we saw some big plays from the offense and red zone dominance by the defense, both sides of the ball had their successes and setbacks on Friday. Bo Nix is looking sharp as ever too. Day 2 figures to bring some more excitement as the weekend fan attendance tends to be a bit more electric. \n\nScotty Payne will be updating this post today as I’ll be braving the eastern Oregon wildfires to find a path to the Redwood Coast this week. I’ll face any danger for some fresh air at this point. Wish me luck and I’ll be back at it on my laptop after this (hopefully) nine hour already-detoured drive.\n\nGo Broncos!\n\n\n\nBroncos training camp Day 2 live updates\n\n\nRing of Famer Rod Smith is at Broncos training camp today. Getting a close-up look at Jaylen Waddle.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083579913513422980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCelebrating 150 years of the beautiful state we call 🏠 Happy <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ColoradoDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ColoradoDay</a>! <a href=\"https://t.co/u7znBx2bHX\">pic.twitter.com/u7znBx2bHX</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2083558628854817180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix ready for another day of work 💪<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/KOABroncosCamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KOABroncosCamp</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/4ZYZBHAbbJ\">pic.twitter.com/4ZYZBHAbbJ</a>— KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM (@KOAColorado) <a href=\"https://x.com/KOAColorado/status/2083579790796403164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Broncos are “laser focused” on opening their new stadium at Burnham Yard in 2031, per Damani Leech. Believes it’s still a realistic timeline. Burnham Yard is still the “preferred site” <a href=\"https://t.co/S3k2YqlleJ\">pic.twitter.com/S3k2YqlleJ</a>— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083586575707898054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt will have 3.5 to 4 years to build the new stadium, per Damani Leech.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083586608058564956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHosting a Super Bowl is on the Broncos mind, per Damani Leech— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083587468839051533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe hope is to break ground on a new stadium next year, per Damani Leech. He pointed to the spring.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083589061001007152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStill no sign of Drew Sanders on <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> camp Day 2. Here’s the OLB group working today. Still no Caleb Lohner or WR Joseph Manjack. <a href=\"https://t.co/3N0w49beFI\">pic.twitter.com/3N0w49beFI</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083596214063550745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix just dropped a dime to RJ Harvey deep on a wheel route in 7-on-7. Perfect ball. Nix’s strong start to camp continuing today early.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083599010863210707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n*Notable* shift at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> camp today in backup-QB rotation for 7-on snaps.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083599272503861461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSam Ehlinger is the second QB up in 7on7s. Jarrett Stidham third. Interesting.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083600445520703864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDuring 7on7s, 3rd and 12, Bo Nix hit RJ Harvey in a 20+ yard wheel route. Could have gone for more too.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083600663339225292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix with another highlight early in 11-on-11. Rolling right, off-kilter, in-stride bomb to Pat Bryant for a TD. Nix turned around and barked in excitement at players/coaches watching on sideline— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083601936255971462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMy word. Bo Nix continues to show how good he is off schedule. In the first 11-on-11 work of the day, Nix escaped the pocket and flicked the ball deep down the field with pressure in his face. 50-yard TD.— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) <a href=\"https://x.com/AricDiLalla/status/2083602278041489530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTake this with a grain of salt, but an objective observation: Bo Nix looks considerably better + more poised + accurate two days into 2026 camp than at this time in 2025 camp <a href=\"https://t.co/p3nHM2O3tA\">https://t.co/p3nHM2O3tA</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083602905362493676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJaylen Waddle showing off the hops 😮‍💨 <a href=\"https://t.co/e86vywVJRi\">pic.twitter.com/e86vywVJRi</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2083603692440473817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nVery rough second team period for Bo Nix. Pulled back on one throw way short, airmailed a final crosser, didn’t complete a pass. Good coverage from Alex Singleton + Justin Strnad on an initial throw over middle— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083606961413845451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJarrett Stidham all over the place in second team period, amid what’s become a clear completion for QB2 Has taken two would-be sacks but also aired one out deep to Hakeem Butler, who’s been pretty involved in camp. Butler beat new CB Sam Webb in coverage breakdown— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083608515990753407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPS2 drill work 🔒🔒 <a href=\"https://t.co/GCfBnywfGe\">pic.twitter.com/GCfBnywfGe</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2083609097363141063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo throws from Broncos training camp today 🔥 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BroncosCountry?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BroncosCountry</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cC7J6UR6by\">pic.twitter.com/cC7J6UR6by</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2083609016996155451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJaylen Waddle just beat Pat Surtain II on a quick throw during team period. Bo quickly released the ball with pressure.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083611191298125919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJarrett Stidham with a 50-yard BOMB to Marvin Mims for a touchdown. Great pass. Separation. And great catch.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083612290507767883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> defense triumphs again in two-minute to close practice. Offense was down two with a little more than a minute to go. Nix came *this close* to finding Mims for what would have been a TD.— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) <a href=\"https://x.com/ParkerJGabriel/status/2083613758174404737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBiggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Bo Nix hit Pat Bryant for a 40-yard TD, then defense stepped up —Sam Ehlinger was the second QB up today, then Jarrett Stidham —Stidham hit Hakeem Butler for a 70-yard TD and Marvin Mims for 50 yard TD —No Drew…— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083613717149941996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> camp Day 2 takeaways: -Sam Ehlinger making a run/Denver evaluating him for QB2, very good day -Bo Nix started strong, but inconsistent day -RJ Harvey very active as RB in late-game situational team period -No Drew Sanders, Caleb Lohner, Joseph Manjack— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083614103483089237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n-Jonah Elliss with a great tip at LOS during one team period. Que Robinson also getting rotational OLB reps -IDL (Uwazurike, Sai’vion Jones, Onyedim, Jackson, Henningsen) is true open competition -A lot of looks for Lil’Jordan Humphrey. WRs all made plays— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083614106649858537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBroncos will be in full pads on Monday— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2083617796718506434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAsked Sean Payton about Sam Ehlinger and Jarrett Stidham switching reps + reasoning there. “Nothing remarkable, or anything we discussed at a meeting … I wouldn’t make anything into it.” <a href=\"https://t.co/b8oqQg426I\">pic.twitter.com/b8oqQg426I</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083618528335458698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785606101;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";i:1;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1193;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0741a31a7b4dfd000fa0c2ebc28ec651\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Chiefs training camp notebook Day 4: Defense is challenging Mahomes\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/206738/chiefs-training-camp-notebook-day-4-defense-challenging-mahomes\";s:11:\"description\";s:316:\"For the fourth consecutive day in St. Joe, Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches and fans were treated to a cool morning; this practice was breezy but sunny, and lasted roughly two hours. The team is looking ahead to a rest day on Sunday before the pads come on Monday. Here’s everything to know from Arrowhead […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8329:\"\n\n\n \n ST. JOSEPH, MO - JULY 29: Drue Tranquill #23 walks to the field before practice during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on July 29, 2026 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nFor the fourth consecutive day in St. Joe, <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> players, coaches and fans were treated to a cool morning; this practice was breezy but sunny, and lasted roughly two hours.\n\nThe team is looking ahead to a rest day on Sunday before the pads come on Monday. Here’s everything to know from Arrowhead Pride’s in-person observations of Saturday’s practice:\n\nInjury update\n\nJared Sapp has <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-injuries/206732/chiefs-rookie-wr-cyrus-allen-leaves-saturdays-practice-with-an-injury\">the details on rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen’s mid-practice injury</a> that drew a loud gasp from the crowd watching. It happened during punt team.\n\n\nDave Toub on Cyrus Allen: “I hate to see somebody get hurt, especially on special teams. He’s doing well on offense & for me, too. He’s was a gunner & a returner. Everyone is on special teams until they aren’t. Everyone starts as a 4-phase guy, especially rookies.”— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByNateTaylor/status/2083586795862638603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nDefensive lineup notes\n\nWith defensive end Ashton Gillotte unavailable due to a strained hamstring he suffered during Friday’s practice, fourth-year player Felix Anudike-Uzomah stepped up to play more with the starting defense on Saturday.\n\nAs practice began, the first-team unit walked through different formations. Most notable was this year’s first look at Dime personnel, the defensive formation with six defensive backs, one linebacker and four pass-rushing threats up front.\n\nIn the back end, cornerbacks Mansoor Delane and Nohl Williams manned the outside spots. Safety Christian Roland-Wallace stayed as the slot defender, the same role he mans in Nickel formations, and L’Jarius Sneed was substituted in the place of second linebacker Drue Tranquill coming off the field.\n\nThrough the first three days of camp, it appeared Sneed — who still leaves practice early for planned rehabilitation — was preparing to play on the outside. However, this suggests defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is, at the very least, considering using Sneed as the Dime safety.\n\nAgainst a balanced set, this would set up Sneed and Roland-Wallace as the two slot defenders to take on slot receivers, tight ends and running backs on pass downs.\n\nUp front, the Chiefs teased a pass-rush front that had defensive ends George Karlaftis and rookie R Mason Thomas on the edge; Chris Jones and Anudike-Uzomah were rushing from inside for a look.\n\nAs the practice moved forward, the Chiefs’ defense showed off multiple fronts in team periods. To start one full-team period against the starting offense, nose tackle Khyiris Tonga was joined by rookie Peter Woods on the interior instead of starter Chris Jones.\n\nLater in the period, Spagnuolo deployed a three-man front that used Tranquill as the fourth “on-ball” player along with Jones, Woods and Karlaftis. Behind them, linebackers Nick Bolton and Jeffrey Bassa played the second level in the 3-3 formation.\n\nIt’s also worth pointing out that veteran linebacker Jack Cochrane appeared to rotate in with Cooper McDonald as the SAM linebacker in base formations.\n\nOffensive lineup notes\n\nThe starting right tackle position continues to be manned by rookie Kahlil Benson, who appeared to be the exclusive first-team right tackle in Saturday’s practice for the third consecutive day. The second-team offensive line has featured Jaylon Moore and Esa Pole switching back and forth from right and left tackle every day.\n\nThroughout practices on Friday and Saturday, it has been clear that running back Brashard Smith has a stronger place in the Chiefs’ starting offense than rookie Emmett Johnson does. Smith played with the first-team offense during team periods early and often, catching multiple passes as an outlet in the flat for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.\n\n\nLengthy pre-practice talk between Chiefs RB coach DeMarco Murray and rookie Emmett Johnson. The rook has flashed in camp, but mostly with the 2nd and 3rd teams <a href=\"https://t.co/1i8eiNZEGG\">pic.twitter.com/1i8eiNZEGG</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083557757786218785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith Rice absent in team periods and the injury to rookie standout Cyrus Allen, the Chiefs’ starting offense featured more plays, including Nikko Remigio and Andrew Armstrong lined up at receiver.\n\nTight ends Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley are all playing a good number of snaps with Mahomes, whether the formation calls for one, two or three of them at a time.\n\nNotes from practice\n\nThe Chiefs’ pass defense has not made anything easy on Mahomes during team periods or seven-on-seven work. On Friday, his receivers found more open space than previous days, but Saturday appeared to go back to closing every throwing window and making Kansas City’s pass catchers earn big plays.\n\nWide receiver Xavier Worthy has been a prime example. We have yet to see him get easy separation in camp, aside from running past slot cornerback Kader Kohou on an all-out blitz that featured no safety help. On Saturday, Worthy overcame the tight coverage to make two finishes on two incredibly tough catches.\n\n\nOn the first play of the initial 11-on-11 period, the Chiefs’ defense deployed a one-high safety look with man coverage. Worthy ran across the formation and looked over his shoulder for a pass with a cornerback trailing him closely and safety Alohi Gilman over the top. The pass somehow got through, and Worthy secured it in traffic.\n\n\n\nOn another opening play of a full-team period, Mahomes lobbed it up for Worthy running away from man coverage to the pylon. Worthy laid out for it and secured the deep ball through the ground.\n\n\nOn another seven-on-seven play, Gilman finished the close coverage he had over the top of a deep route by wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, burying the ball at the catch point.\n\nGilman has given little to Mahomes over the middle, but it was Tranquill who baited him into a pick during seven-on-seven Saturday. Kelce worked a route to come open over the middle, but Tranquill read Mahomes’ eyes the whole way and jumped the pass from the backside for a highlight-reel pick.\n\nIt’s clear that cornerback Mansoor Delane is playing with intensity and fire, especially after <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/206585/andy-reid-mansoor-delane-playing-one-handed-camp\">learning that he is playing one-handed during camp</a>, potentially against the wishes of the staff.\n\nAfter one run play in a full-team period, he and wide receiver Nikko Remigio stayed face to face, getting into it enough for a crowd of teammates to come over and break them up to keep practice rolling.\n\nCloser to the end of practice, Delane kept his head on a swivel in zone coverage and snagged a pass off the outstretched hands of Kelce. Purposefully or not, Delane tossed the ball in Mahomes’ direction at the end of the play, symbolizing the confident mentality he has come to camp with despite donning the non-contact jersey.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785606000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1194;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4ff163eb74acf12055cacf738d8f7427\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Brandon Beane: C.J. 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On Friday, coach Todd Bowles was asked for his reaction.\"I didn\'t have a reaction,\" Bowles told reporters. \"You know, he had a few things to say. He said it. We\'re all about ball today, and we moved on.\"Bowles has the kind of even keel that rarely results in him having a public reaction to anything — except when the team <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/todd-bowles-lets-the-expletives-fly-in-post-game-press-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blew a Thursday night game</a> against the Falcons.From Bowles\'s perspective, Mayfield\'s status beyond 2026 doesn\'t matter. With 10 head-coaching jobs opening up after the 2025 season, it\'s clearer than ever that the NFL is a year-to-year business. Mayfield\'s contract status gives him an added incentive to have the best year possible in 2026. 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GM Andrew Berry and HC Todd Monken have made it clear that the only thing that matters is <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129099/winner-browns-qb-competition-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-production\">who produces the best between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders</a>, despite the latter’s age and potential development.\n\nSanders has been taking on some <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/129043/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-leadership-mentor-role-start-training-camp-taylen-green\">leadership and mentorship responsibility with rookie QB Taylen Green</a> and could really benefit from <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/129136/browns-shedeur-sanders-arm-talent-size-qb-competition\">adding a quick deep ball to his arsenal</a>, according to one analyst. Watson, on the other hand, is hoping to have a bounce-back season some six years after his last quality play.\n\nHeading into training camp, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster/124077/deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders-browns-qb-competition\">Watson reportedly had the lead in the quarterback competition</a>. That was reiterated by The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, live from Berea, but the long-time reporter also noted the positives seen from Sanders, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127205/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-progress-nathan-zegura-offseason-competition\">something noted by team reporter Nathan Zegura this offseason</a> as well:\n\n\nFrom Back Together Weekend, live from Cleveland: The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> QB battle is in focus. <a href=\"https://t.co/VQO8yspZUg\">pic.twitter.com/VQO8yspZUg</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2083591908945752219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128988/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-1-welcome-to-2026-as-deshaun-watson-throws-two-picks\">While there has been noted concern</a> about the Browns offense so far in training camp, including by Monken, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129185/browns-training-camp-bad-offense-or-good-defense-todd-monken-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson\">who noted the team’s defense is making things tough for their counterparts</a>, improvement from Sanders could push things to another level.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the above report, and who do you think leads the QB competition as the 1st week of camp winds down?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785605149;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Depth Chart\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1197;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c7e6a62e8f70d9e5fbef871a5499c9c2\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"Coby Bryant and the Bears’ Defense step up, another new left tackle, and more\";s:4:\"link\";s:143:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119743/coby-bryant-and-the-bears-defense-step-up-another-new-left-tackle-and-more\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"While the Chicago Bears’ defense had a couple of nice moments yesterday, they really stepped up on Saturday. After mostly glowing reviews of the Bears’ offense at previous training camp practices, today, the consensus from the beat reporters was that the defense won the day. This was supposed to be an open practice for fans, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7631:\"\n\n\n \n CHGO snaps a picture of Coby Bryant inside the Walter Payton Center | Pic from CHGO’s social media here https://x.com/CHGO_Bears/status/2083578424740745400/photo/1 \n\nWhile the Chicago Bears’ defense had a couple of nice moments yesterday, they really stepped up on Saturday. After mostly glowing reviews of the Bears’ offense at previous training camp practices, today, the consensus from the beat reporters was that the defense won the day.\n\nThis was supposed to be an open practice for fans, but some bad weather, including lightning in the area, forced the Bears to start practice inside the Walter Payton Center, so the practice was canceled for fans. The decision came late in the morning, so fans were already lined up before they received the news. \n\nThe Bears did get outside for the team portion of practice, but whether it was inside or out, Chicago’s defense had the edge.\n\n“Offense clearly had the upper hand the first 3 days. Today was a decisive win for the defense,” <a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2083576876765683788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2083576876765683788\">per</a> the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs.\n\n“Coverage was much better, but Caleb also wasn’t as sharp,” CHGO’s Adam Hoge <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamHoge/status/2083577057850634574\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/AdamHoge/status/2083577057850634574\">wrote</a>. “Too many drops in the slick conditions, too. Most of practice was in a light rain.”\n\n“Caleb was not sharp today with his accuracy nor timing.” Herb Howard of The Bigs Media <a href=\"https://x.com/HerbHoward411/status/2083575027950055574\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/HerbHoward411/status/2083575027950055574\">shared</a>. “He and Luther Burden, dominant to this point in Camp, could not sync up. It was a combination of timing, inaccuracy, and a drop.”\n\n“Ball was on the ground too much for the first team O,” <a href=\"https://x.com/danwiederer/status/2083577087516959092\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/danwiederer/status/2083577087516959092\">wrote</a> The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer. “Some of it understandable due to conditions. Some of it the result of being disjointed.”\n\n“Rain definitely affected the passing game today,” <a href=\"https://x.com/sean_hammond/status/2083575940999762414\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/sean_hammond/status/2083575940999762414\">according</a> to Sean Hammond from the Tribune. “Second-team offense scored in 2-min on a touchdown from Tyson Bagent to Zavion Thomas.”\n\nAnd yet another reminder that we’re talking ’bout practice. So don’t get too worked up over the highs or lows.\n\nA few other nuggets from the day.\n\nBraxton Jones ran with the ones at left tackle most of the offseason, but yesterday it was Kiran Amegadjie starting, and today it was Jedrick Wills Jr. with the first string, and Jones with the twos. (<a href=\"https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/2083576796902043886\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/2083576796902043886\">link</a>) This is all part of the Bears’ plans to get everyone some time with the ones.\n\nRunning back Kyle Monangai missed practice for a third straight day (no word from the Bears about it), and linebacker Jack Sanborn left practice and did not return. (<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2083577580641296678\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2083577580641296678\">link</a>)\n\nJaylon Jones is still running with the ones at nickel. (<a href=\"https://x.com/JoshGBuck/status/2083573036486107551\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/JoshGBuck/status/2083573036486107551\">link</a>)\n\nCairo Santos was 7-for-8 on his field goals, and long snappers Beau Gardner and Luke Elkin are still rotating. (<a href=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2083576572351525003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2083576572351525003\">link</a>)\n\nAnd a few videos and pics from the day.\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/_CobyBryant_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@_CobyBryant_</a>\'s been ballin\' 😤 <a href=\"https://t.co/9nWNcIN7h1\">pic.twitter.com/9nWNcIN7h1</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2083615585737244900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> D-line drilling with a sprint to the ball for the finish. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/MhAfFMJWNG\">pic.twitter.com/MhAfFMJWNG</a>— Josh Buckhalter (@JoshGBuck) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoshGBuck/status/2083599204547453329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWe got a race!!<a href=\"https://x.com/JordanvandenB12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JordanvandenB12</a> vs <a href=\"https://x.com/JaydenLoving1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JaydenLoving1</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XV4aQx69nF\">pic.twitter.com/XV4aQx69nF</a>— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) <a href=\"https://x.com/CHGO_Bears/status/2083580663672828143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMontez Sweat during individual drills, using those long arms. <a href=\"https://t.co/UnJUncyNIV\">pic.twitter.com/UnJUncyNIV</a>— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) <a href=\"https://x.com/sean_hammond/status/2083576409507635317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFormer Pro Bowl WR Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson was at Halas Hall today for practice. Chad spent time as a player with the Dolphins while <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> HC Ben Johnson was on Miami’s staff. Yesterday <a href=\"https://x.com/ochocinco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ochocinco</a> told Me that Ben was his “Uncle”. Lol! <a href=\"https://t.co/XCQntlr22u\">pic.twitter.com/XCQntlr22u</a>— Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) <a href=\"https://x.com/HerbHoward411/status/2083576853340549153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/dabears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dabears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/eyDc8dh6JU\">pic.twitter.com/eyDc8dh6JU</a>— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) <a href=\"https://x.com/ochocinco/status/2083588234244669842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/ochocinco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ochocinco</a> made it to Halas Hall 📍 <a href=\"https://t.co/wtQ8sRYH75\">https://t.co/wtQ8sRYH75</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/W6CIj6XHXz\">pic.twitter.com/W6CIj6XHXz</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2083593562625568832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOh, hi <a href=\"https://x.com/dae2walker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dae2walker</a> 👋 <a href=\"https://t.co/KAvdTZC3F9\">pic.twitter.com/KAvdTZC3F9</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2083627994652754193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785604713;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Chicago Bears News\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8293;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Coby Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1198;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d9c9b1c7c86a1ab2f5641105a0c6da42\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Saints LB Pete Werner speaks on leadership after Demario Davis’ departure\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/112368/pete-werner-speaks-on-leadership-after-demario-davis-departure\";s:11:\"description\";s:309:\"Demario Davis signing back with the New York Jets this summer no doubt leaves a huge void in the Saints locker room, not only for his play but for his commanding leadership. Speaking to the media after day 3 of camp, linebacker Pete Werner touched on what he learned from playing alongside Davis and how […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2406:\"\n\n\n \n NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23 : Pete Werner #20 of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the field during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDemario Davis signing back with the New York Jets this summer no doubt leaves a huge void in the Saints locker room, not only for his play but for his commanding leadership.\n\nSpeaking to the media after day 3 of camp, linebacker Pete Werner touched on what he learned from playing alongside Davis and how his own leadership style has developed over his five years in the NFL.\n\n\n\"Being in this system, you start to develop a voice and you want to be a guy that the guys can rely on.\" Pete Werner says that he\'s always been a \"lead by example\" type of leader but his style of leadership has changed to being more vocal. He mentions playing w/ Demario Davis. <a href=\"https://t.co/GbXsXsQSMz\">pic.twitter.com/GbXsXsQSMz</a>— Meagan Glover (@MeaganGTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/MeaganGTV/status/2083329459759849950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n“Second year in the [Brandon] Staley defense, you start to develop a little confidence,” said Werner. \n\nThe former Ohio State Buckeye mentioned his excitement to be reunited with Kaden Elliss, who returns to New Orleans after three seasons in Atlanta, but also made a point about the departing vet. “We miss a guy like Demario; that’s gonna be a guy that’s hard to replace.”\n\n“I’ve always been a guy that’s, you know, lead by example,” said Werner. “But being in this system, you start to develop a voice, and you want to be a guy that the guys can rely on. And I see myself in that position, not only making plays on the field but helping guys off the field and uniting this defense together.”\n\nWith Davis’ exit, the linebacker room has lost its leader. 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If you haven\'t come across my content yet, welcome! Join the 1,169 fantasy managers who subscribe to my free newsletter to receive my writeups directly in your inbox. Without further ado... Crazy week for Stribling’s outlook Mike Evans on which of the 49ers’ young WRs is standing out: “Strib” Brock Purdy on “Strib”: “Dude is a baller, and I mean that. He’s a great route runner. He’s smart. He’s learned the playbook really quick.” and then “This dude has proven to all of us that he’s reliable and we can trust him…I got a lot of trust in him right now.\" Finally, NBC 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco on if Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel should be the 49ers\' top 2 WRs: \"I think it\'s Mike Evans and De\'Zhaun Stribling.\" Oooo baby. What a week for De’Zhaun Stribling stock, man. It started out with Christian Kirk going down with a calf strain. 49ers reporter Grant Cohn said he’d be shocked if Kirk were on the active roster for Week 1. Then, it comes out that Ricky Pearsall is out for the entire 2026 season after reaggravating his 2025 PCL injury. After a couple days of no official report, Ian Rapoport reported this afternoon that Pearsall is officially undergoing season-ending surgery. Then, there were the glowing camp reports. Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard reports that “Stribling is big, accelerates out of cuts very smoothly, catches the ball cleanly, and seems to have quickly earned the trust of the QBs.” He is “tracking right now to becoming a full-time player faster than anybody expected”, per 49ers reporter Cam Inman. The Stribling hype train left the station overnight, and I feared I had missed my window. It looked as though he was going to be such an obvious “sleeper” that he would quickly ascend into the late middle rounds. But the 49ers proceeded to sign Deebo Samuel, thus slowing the Stribling steam and capping his ADP. Thank goodness for that, because despite the Deebo signing, I am very in on drafting Stribling in fantasy this season. The truth about ‘26 Deebo Samuel I think it’s worth addressing the Deebo signing upfront as it DOES matter for Stribling’s outlook. Last season, I was overconfident that Keenan Allen wouldn’t dramatically impact Ladd McConkey’s target share. I was very clearly wrong on that, even if Allen was inefficient on his targets. Like Allen, Deebo Samuel is not the player he once was, but he still commands targets. He earned a target on 23.1% of his routes run last season, good for 22nd out of 76 qualifying WRs, per TruMedia. That being said, I don’t think Deebo’s return to the 49ers blocks Stribling’s path to a breakout. 49ers reporter David Lombardi writes that Samuel “won’t have the same featured role that he muscled through in his first go-round with the team”, referring to Deebo as a “secondary offense weapon”. The 49ers spent the 33rd overall pick on Stribling, whereas they reportedly signed Samuel to an incentive-laden 1-year, up to $7M contract. That’s less money than Jahan Dotson ($7.5M APY) got from the Falcons, per Spotrac, and David Lombardi notes that the 2026 cap hit is almost certainly under $5M. San Francisco didn’t break the bank to bring Deebo back. Samuel’s PFF Grades over the years Plus, Deebo’s best days as a ball-in-hand specialist are behind him. In 2025, Samuel logged: 6.5 yards after catch per reception (career-low, has declined each of the past five seasons) 0.24 missed tackles forced per reception (career-low, has declined each of the past three seasons) 1.66 yards per route run (2nd-lowest mark of his career, behind only his 2024 season) 69.3 PFF Grade (career-low, has declined each of the past two seasons) Samuel’s return certainly clouds Stribling’s initial role, but let’s not get caught playing the “projectable volume” game. I want to zoom out and bet on the upside of the athletic freak rookie WR with strong draft capital emerging over the declining vet brought in on a cheap deal, even if the vet has a larger projectable Week 1 role. Which brings me to Stribling himself. There’s more to like about his profile than the 33rd overall draft capital, which shocked the fantasy football community on draft day. But draft capital is extremely important for fantasy outlook. According to Adam Schefter, there were multiple teams that felt like Stribling was the best wide receiver in the draft, and the Rams were supposedly one of the teams eyeing him. Let’s dive into why teams were so into this guy. Freak Athlete Stribling’s Relative Athletic Score profile First, he’s an athletic freak with a 9.57 Relative Athletic Score. That ranks 182nd out of 4196 wide receivers from 1987 to 2026. His 4.36 40-yard dash time sits in the 96th percentile, and he has good size at 6’2, 207 lbs, per PlayerProfiler. That speed shows up on the field via his YAC ability. Among 149 qualifying CFB wide receivers last season, Stribling ranked t-16th in yards after catch per reception (7.3). He’s not particularly shifty, but he’s a powerful ball-carrier with straight-line acceleration that pops on film (his 5-minute YouTube highlight reel). Seriously, go watch his highlights - you’ll quickly board the hype train. I’ll be here when you get back. https://preview.redd.it/64gy6u7vosgh1.png?width=611&format=png&auto=webp&s=9c9d84d76662f63187dd7934c6ffcee07f7f53c4 Additionally, Stribling has great hands. He had the t-11th lowest drop rate (1.8%) among that same cohort of 149 qualifiers last season. That was just one (1) drop on 74 targets. And lastly, we have his run blocking ability, which is undoubtedly a big reason San Francisco gave Stribling one of their 16 “gold helmet” distinctions among all prospects in the 2026 draft class. Per Albert Breer, the 49ers’ “gold helmets” are prospects who check every box from an athletic, football, and character standpoint. Stribling was viewed by many as the best blocking receiver in the class. We don’t score points for blocks in fantasy, but that’s a skillset that can earn Stribling playing time right away via increased utilization in condensed sets. Now-Minnesota Viking Jauan Jennings was a run blocking specialist and thrived in Shanahan’s scheme despite lacking Stribling’s athleticism. Stribling has an immediate path to volume via the Jauan Jennings role in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. Don’t take my word for it though, Shanahan himself said exactly that: Per The Coachspeak Index, on April 24th, when asked whether De’Zhaun Stribling’s reputation as a blocker means that he can step into the Jauan Jennings F position, Shanahan replied: “Yes, definitely. This guy can definitely fill that hole. I really fell in love with him as a route-runner, how fast he is, how big he is, how good his hands are, how physical he played with the ball. When you watch a guy with that size and how physical he runs with the ball, you assume that he’s a good blocker - and then to confirm that he’s the best blocker in the draft and has elite blocking skills was real cool to watch.” If Stribling does in fact earn that role, he has the talent and athletic ability to be more efficient than Jauan Jennings was with his opportunities. The difference between their two profiles is stark: Jennings: Drafted 7.03 (217th overall) 6’3, 215 lbs 4.72 40-yard dash (6th percentile) 2.76/10 RAS Stribling: Drafted 2.01 (33rd overall) 6’2, 207 lbs 4.36 40-yard dash (96th percentile) 9.57/10 RAS Dig Route King Stribling’s Reception Perception profile As I do with any prospect evaluation, I turned to those much smarter than me to learn more about De’Zhaun Stribling. Matt Harmon, who analyzes wide receivers at Reception Perception, had the answers I needed. In his Stribling profile, Harmon writes: “Overall, I think De’Zhaun Stribling is a really nice sleeper candidate as a mostly outside prospect in the 2026 class. He is physical, shows flashes of strong separation skills against man coverage and is already a credible ball-winner and carrier in the open field. He can play all three spots and projects as a usable outside option, given his success rates vs. man and press.” Harmon goes on to note that Stribling is particularly skilled at running in-breaking routes such as slants and digs. He and his co-host James Koh discussed this further on Reception Perception: The Show. In this episode, which was recorded before the NFL Draft, Harmon notes, “If we’re talking about Stribling as an off-ball outside receiver who does kick inside a little bit, those in-breaking routes are going to be a big part of his diet.” They went on to dream about ideal landing spots for Stribling, listing a McVay or Shanahan-type offense as the perfect fit given how his skillset could be utilized. Well, how about landing with Shanahan himself? Stribling’s fit with the 49ers could not be better, as Shanahan’s scheme utilizes in-breaking routes heavily, creates YAC opportunities, and values the versatility that comes with strong blocking receivers. Harmon and Koh noted that Stribling’s best route was the dig, on which he recorded an 83.3% success rate. Bleacher Report NFL Insider James Palmer is in agreement, stating that Stribling “murders you on dig routes” on his podcast with NFL legend Steve Smith. As luck would have it, the 49ers ran the highest rate of dig routes in the league last season (11.7%), per TruMedia. Shanahan’s system has elevated players like Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Marquise Goodwin, Dante Pettis…guys that aren’t considered exceptional talents. What if De’Zhaun Stribling is a special talent? Blame Lane Kiffin Stribling’s 2025 stats via Pro Football Reference One interesting thing I wanted to note from my Stribling research was his production at Ole Miss. After averaging a 3 catch, 39.1 yards, 0.2 TD statline through the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season, Stribling got hot down the stretch. Week 11: 4 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD Week 12: 4-66-2 Week 13: 5-79-1 Week 14: 7-122-0 Week 15: 5-77-0 One potential reason for the limited early-season production? Lane Kiffin. Per Albert Breer, during the pre-draft process, GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan spoke to former Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin about Stribling. Breer notes that Kiffin “conceded he was late to the party on Stribling, which limited him a bit early in the year, and that his offensive coordinator, Charlie Weis Jr., saw a special talent right away.” The 49ers are in need of a special, young talent, as their stars are aging and battling injuries: WR Mike Evans - turns 33 in August, coming off injury-riddled ‘25 TE George Kittle - turns 33 in October, tore achilles in January RB Christian McCaffrey - turned 30 in June WR Deebo Samuel - turned 30 in January WR Christian Kirk - turns 30 in November FB Kyle Juszczyk - 35 years old. Irrelevant for fantasy, relevant for this next sentence. Per Associated Press Sports Writer Josh Dubow, the only teams in the Super Bowl era to start 5 non-QB skill position players age 30 or older in the same game: 2004 Bucs (1 game) 2003 Broncos (1 game) 1992 Washington (2 games) With Pearsall out of the picture, the 49ers need De’Zhaun Stribling to play an immediate role as the young, playmaking talent in this offense. Wrapping it up Bringing it all together, De’Zhaun Stribling is someone I am targeting at the end of my fantasy drafts. His athletic ability, perfect fit on the 49ers, and path to Year 1 production have me incredibly intrigued. The asymmetric upside is there. The WR2 role on a receiver-friendly offense that has the 7th-highest average implied team total in the league (25.13), per Establish The Run, is one that can lead to massive fantasy production. If Stribling is the talent I (and multiple NFL teams) think he may be, he can turn that role into an incredible rookie season. That combination of opportunity and athletic upside is more than worth a dart throw on draft day. Thanks for reading! To receive my writeups directly in your inbox, subscribe for free here. submitted by /u/movesfantasy [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13904:\"To those of you who read my Demond Claiborne and Ryan Flournoy writeups, thanks for the support! If you haven\'t come across my content yet, welcome! Join the 1,169 fantasy managers who <a href=\"https://www.movesfantasy.com/subscribe\">subscribe to my free newsletter</a> to receive my writeups directly in your inbox. Without further ado... Crazy week for Stribling’s outlook Mike Evans on which of the 49ers’ young WRs is standing out: “Strib” Brock Purdy on “Strib”: “Dude is a baller, and I mean that. He’s a great route runner. He’s smart. He’s learned the playbook really quick.” and then “This dude has proven to all of us that he’s reliable and we can trust him…I got a lot of trust in him right now.\" Finally, NBC 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco on if Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel should be the 49ers\' top 2 WRs: \"I think it\'s Mike Evans and De\'Zhaun Stribling.\" Oooo baby. What a week for De’Zhaun Stribling stock, man. It started out with Christian Kirk going down with a calf strain. 49ers reporter Grant Cohn said he’d be shocked if Kirk were on the active roster for Week 1. Then, it comes out that Ricky Pearsall is out for the entire 2026 season after reaggravating his 2025 PCL injury. After a couple days of no official report, Ian Rapoport reported this afternoon that Pearsall is officially undergoing season-ending surgery. Then, there were the glowing camp reports. Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard reports that “Stribling is big, accelerates out of cuts very smoothly, catches the ball cleanly, and seems to have quickly earned the trust of the QBs.” He is “tracking right now to becoming a full-time player faster than anybody expected”, per 49ers reporter Cam Inman. The Stribling hype train left the station overnight, and I feared I had missed my window. It looked as though he was going to be such an obvious “sleeper” that he would quickly ascend into the late middle rounds. But the 49ers proceeded to sign Deebo Samuel, thus slowing the Stribling steam and capping his ADP. Thank goodness for that, because despite the Deebo signing, I am very in on drafting Stribling in fantasy this season. The truth about ‘26 Deebo Samuel I think it’s worth addressing the Deebo signing upfront as it DOES matter for Stribling’s outlook. Last season, I was overconfident that Keenan Allen wouldn’t dramatically impact Ladd McConkey’s target share. I was very clearly wrong on that, even if Allen was inefficient on his targets. Like Allen, Deebo Samuel is not the player he once was, but he still commands targets. He earned a target on 23.1% of his routes run last season, good for 22nd out of 76 qualifying WRs, per TruMedia. That being said, I don’t think Deebo’s return to the 49ers blocks Stribling’s path to a breakout. 49ers reporter David Lombardi writes that Samuel “won’t have the same featured role that he muscled through in his first go-round with the team”, referring to Deebo as a “secondary offense weapon”. The 49ers spent the 33rd overall pick on Stribling, whereas they reportedly signed Samuel to an incentive-laden 1-year, up to $7M contract. That’s less money than Jahan Dotson ($7.5M APY) got from the Falcons, per Spotrac, and David Lombardi notes that the 2026 cap hit is almost certainly under $5M. San Francisco didn’t break the bank to bring Deebo back. <a href=\"https://preview.redd.it/hxg0tu4kosgh1.png?width=553&format=png&auto=webp&s=a2817c87e782131dd2bf141c3c73c3d1d719587e\">Samuel’s PFF Grades over the years</a> Plus, Deebo’s best days as a ball-in-hand specialist are behind him. In 2025, Samuel logged: 6.5 yards after catch per reception (career-low, has declined each of the past five seasons) 0.24 missed tackles forced per reception (career-low, has declined each of the past three seasons) 1.66 yards per route run (2nd-lowest mark of his career, behind only his 2024 season) 69.3 PFF Grade (career-low, has declined each of the past two seasons) Samuel’s return certainly clouds Stribling’s initial role, but let’s not get caught playing the “projectable volume” game. I want to zoom out and bet on the upside of the athletic freak rookie WR with strong draft capital emerging over the declining vet brought in on a cheap deal, even if the vet has a larger projectable Week 1 role. Which brings me to Stribling himself. There’s more to like about his profile than the 33rd overall draft capital, which shocked the fantasy football community on draft day. But draft capital is extremely important for fantasy outlook. According to Adam Schefter, there were multiple teams that felt like Stribling was the best wide receiver in the draft, and the Rams were supposedly one of the teams eyeing him. Let’s dive into why teams were so into this guy. Freak Athlete <a href=\"https://preview.redd.it/g955mbnrosgh1.png?width=702&format=png&auto=webp&s=ed3b6e1c8bb25f3f0e587983c70124b1795e1d87\">Stribling’s Relative Athletic Score profile</a> First, he’s an athletic freak with a 9.57 Relative Athletic Score. That ranks 182nd out of 4196 wide receivers from 1987 to 2026. His 4.36 40-yard dash time sits in the 96th percentile, and he has good size at 6’2, 207 lbs, per PlayerProfiler. That speed shows up on the field via his YAC ability. Among 149 qualifying CFB wide receivers last season, Stribling ranked t-16th in yards after catch per reception (7.3). He’s not particularly shifty, but he’s a powerful ball-carrier with straight-line acceleration that pops on film (his 5-minute YouTube highlight reel). Seriously, go watch his highlights - you’ll quickly board the hype train. I’ll be here when you get back. <a href=\"https://preview.redd.it/64gy6u7vosgh1.png?width=611&format=png&auto=webp&s=9c9d84d76662f63187dd7934c6ffcee07f7f53c4\">https://preview.redd.it/64gy6u7vosgh1.png?width=611&format=png&auto=webp&s=9c9d84d76662f63187dd7934c6ffcee07f7f53c4</a> Additionally, Stribling has great hands. He had the t-11th lowest drop rate (1.8%) among that same cohort of 149 qualifiers last season. That was just one (1) drop on 74 targets. And lastly, we have his run blocking ability, which is undoubtedly a big reason San Francisco gave Stribling one of their 16 “gold helmet” distinctions among all prospects in the 2026 draft class. Per Albert Breer, the 49ers’ “gold helmets” are prospects who check every box from an athletic, football, and character standpoint. Stribling was viewed by many as the best blocking receiver in the class. We don’t score points for blocks in fantasy, but that’s a skillset that can earn Stribling playing time right away via increased utilization in condensed sets. Now-Minnesota Viking Jauan Jennings was a run blocking specialist and thrived in Shanahan’s scheme despite lacking Stribling’s athleticism. Stribling has an immediate path to volume via the Jauan Jennings role in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. Don’t take my word for it though, Shanahan himself said exactly that: Per The Coachspeak Index, on April 24th, when asked whether De’Zhaun Stribling’s reputation as a blocker means that he can step into the Jauan Jennings F position, Shanahan replied: “Yes, definitely. This guy can definitely fill that hole. I really fell in love with him as a route-runner, how fast he is, how big he is, how good his hands are, how physical he played with the ball. When you watch a guy with that size and how physical he runs with the ball, you assume that he’s a good blocker - and then to confirm that he’s the best blocker in the draft and has elite blocking skills was real cool to watch.” If Stribling does in fact earn that role, he has the talent and athletic ability to be more efficient than Jauan Jennings was with his opportunities. The difference between their two profiles is stark: Jennings: Drafted 7.03 (217th overall) 6’3, 215 lbs 4.72 40-yard dash (6th percentile) 2.76/10 RAS Stribling: Drafted 2.01 (33rd overall) 6’2, 207 lbs 4.36 40-yard dash (96th percentile) 9.57/10 RAS Dig Route King <a href=\"https://preview.redd.it/7rrts34yosgh1.jpg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ee71f6117b8ca646b43e162c32b67569ee2b11e\">Stribling’s Reception Perception profile</a> As I do with any prospect evaluation, I turned to those much smarter than me to learn more about De’Zhaun Stribling. Matt Harmon, who analyzes wide receivers at Reception Perception, had the answers I needed. In his Stribling profile, Harmon writes: “Overall, I think De’Zhaun Stribling is a really nice sleeper candidate as a mostly outside prospect in the 2026 class. He is physical, shows flashes of strong separation skills against man coverage and is already a credible ball-winner and carrier in the open field. He can play all three spots and projects as a usable outside option, given his success rates vs. man and press.” Harmon goes on to note that Stribling is particularly skilled at running in-breaking routes such as slants and digs. He and his co-host James Koh discussed this further on Reception Perception: The Show. In this episode, which was recorded before the NFL Draft, Harmon notes, “If we’re talking about Stribling as an off-ball outside receiver who does kick inside a little bit, those in-breaking routes are going to be a big part of his diet.” They went on to dream about ideal landing spots for Stribling, listing a McVay or Shanahan-type offense as the perfect fit given how his skillset could be utilized. Well, how about landing with Shanahan himself? Stribling’s fit with the 49ers could not be better, as Shanahan’s scheme utilizes in-breaking routes heavily, creates YAC opportunities, and values the versatility that comes with strong blocking receivers. Harmon and Koh noted that Stribling’s best route was the dig, on which he recorded an 83.3% success rate. Bleacher Report NFL Insider James Palmer is in agreement, stating that Stribling “murders you on dig routes” on his podcast with NFL legend Steve Smith. As luck would have it, the 49ers ran the highest rate of dig routes in the league last season (11.7%), per TruMedia. Shanahan’s system has elevated players like Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Marquise Goodwin, Dante Pettis…guys that aren’t considered exceptional talents. What if De’Zhaun Stribling is a special talent? Blame Lane Kiffin <a href=\"https://preview.redd.it/bhqo5fa1psgh1.png?width=376&format=png&auto=webp&s=315f1f9c8cc4cb35b1bc0372102c61f9209da137\">Stribling’s 2025 stats via Pro Football Reference</a> One interesting thing I wanted to note from my Stribling research was his production at Ole Miss. After averaging a 3 catch, 39.1 yards, 0.2 TD statline through the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season, Stribling got hot down the stretch. Week 11: 4 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD Week 12: 4-66-2 Week 13: 5-79-1 Week 14: 7-122-0 Week 15: 5-77-0 One potential reason for the limited early-season production? Lane Kiffin. Per Albert Breer, during the pre-draft process, GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan spoke to former Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin about Stribling. Breer notes that Kiffin “conceded he was late to the party on Stribling, which limited him a bit early in the year, and that his offensive coordinator, Charlie Weis Jr., saw a special talent right away.” The 49ers are in need of a special, young talent, as their stars are aging and battling injuries: WR Mike Evans - turns 33 in August, coming off injury-riddled ‘25 TE George Kittle - turns 33 in October, tore achilles in January RB Christian McCaffrey - turned 30 in June WR Deebo Samuel - turned 30 in January WR Christian Kirk - turns 30 in November FB Kyle Juszczyk - 35 years old. Irrelevant for fantasy, relevant for this next sentence. Per Associated Press Sports Writer Josh Dubow, the only teams in the Super Bowl era to start 5 non-QB skill position players age 30 or older in the same game: 2004 Bucs (1 game) 2003 Broncos (1 game) 1992 Washington (2 games) With Pearsall out of the picture, the 49ers need De’Zhaun Stribling to play an immediate role as the young, playmaking talent in this offense. Wrapping it up Bringing it all together, De’Zhaun Stribling is someone I am targeting at the end of my fantasy drafts. His athletic ability, perfect fit on the 49ers, and path to Year 1 production have me incredibly intrigued. The asymmetric upside is there. The WR2 role on a receiver-friendly offense that has the 7th-highest average implied team total in the league (25.13), per Establish The Run, is one that can lead to massive fantasy production. If Stribling is the talent I (and multiple NFL teams) think he may be, he can turn that role into an incredible rookie season. That combination of opportunity and athletic upside is more than worth a dart throw on draft day. Thanks for reading! 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Football is finally back as the preseason starts on Thursday with the Hall of Fame game, and the regular season is around the corner. With plenty of excitement in the air, let’s get to this week’s mailbag! Q: […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:17376:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 29: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders high fives teammates during the first practice of the team\'s training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on July 29, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/134607/raiders-training-camp-2026-preview\">Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp</a> is underway with the team wrapping up its first week of practice. Football is finally back as the preseason starts on Thursday with the Hall of Fame game, and the regular season is around the corner. With plenty of excitement in the air, let’s get to this week’s mailbag!\n\nQ: Do you think Klint Kubiak and Rob Leonard will tell Maxx Crosby that he can’t play every snap this year?\n\nA: It sounds like Kubiak and Leonard are laying the foundation for this, as one of the first pieces of news from training camp was that they told Crosby to dial it back a bit (h/t <a href=\"https://x.com/ryanmcfadden_/status/2082517907423268978\">ESPN’s Ryan McFadden</a>). Granted, the primary focus of that conversation seemed to be centered around not hitting the quarterback, essentially saying: “Don’t injure the future of the franchise, Maxx!” But I get the feeling that the overall message to the defensive end is that they want him to be smarter about how he approaches practices and his workload.\n\nNow, whether or not Crosby takes that message to heart is a different story. He’s always been a high-motor guy who wants to play every snap, and that’s part of what makes him great. However, at the same time, that’s part of why he’s finished the last two seasons on injured reserve, and being more efficient with his reps/snaps will help improve his longevity.\n\nI’m hopeful that Crosby will recognize that he needs to heed the coaching staff’s advice given how the last two years ended, and I’m encouraged that those conversations already seem to be taking place. But, of course, it remains to be seen if he’s actually listening.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135507/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag-questions?commentID=2586eb26-c375-4390-97c1-57f177f48480\"></a>R8RN8tionEthosHi Matt, There’s been a lot of dialogue this off season regarding surprise cuts and or surprise starters. One name I don’t believe that has been mentioned is Stokes. With the new reports coming out about Masses being a Spring stand out and earning 1st team reps, how shocked would you be if Stokes ends up being traded, cut, or loses his starting role considering the expectations of McCoy’s talent and Porter coming into his second year, with the potential emergence of 5th round rookie Masses? Can you see this scenario being a possibility? What are your thoughts on it and how would you feel? I think we’d all agree it’s a good thing just as long as they’re playing the best two options. However what’s the reality for such a surprising outcome like this happening? Especially because I believe the consensus has always been Stokes is safe and the only competition is on the other side of the field. \n\nA: I’d be pretty shocked if Eric Stokes isn’t a starter to begin the season, barring an injury, of course. He played well enough last year to earn the job, and it seems like the coaching staff has him firmly on the first-team defense because the rotation has exclusively been at the other cornerback spot. Plus, there’s still future value in Stokes since he just turned 27 years old and signed a three-year contract extension in the offseason.\n\nNow, in a scenario where Darien Porter, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135511/las-vegas-raiders-news-hezekiah-masses-training-camp-starter\">Hezekiah Masses</a> and Jermod McCoy are all playing well, Stokes’ contract is very tradable for the Raiders. The deal includes $20 million fully guaranteed, but only $6 million in signing bonus, so the trade partner would be taking on the bulk of the money and the Raiders wouldn’t have much dead cap hit ($1.2 million per year), according to <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/eric-stokes/9493\">Over The Cap</a>. \n\nThat being said, I’d see that happening closer to the trade deadline or in the offseason rather than at the end of training camp in that scenario. From a front office perspective, you want to make sure a young player isn’t just having a good month of practice during training camp and can maintain a high level of play throughout the grind of a 17-game season before making any drastic decisions. \n\nLong story short, I think Stokes is pretty much locked in as a starting corner heading into the 2026 season. But nothing is guaranteed beyond that, and the veteran should be looking over his shoulder if the young corners are showing out.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135507/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag-questions?commentID=9a9ee550-c20c-4de2-acb1-d2427df25043\"></a>208SilvaRaiderWith all of the Vita Vea to the Raiders smoke out there, do you think the Raiders will pull off a trade for him? Do you think the Raiders should pull off a trade for him? Seems like he would be a perfect fit on this defense at the weakest position group and the type of player in the middle that makes everyone better.\n\nA: I’m conflicted about Vita Vea.\n\nOn one hand, I love Vea’s game and think he’s one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL. He’d immediately be the second-best defensive player on the Raiders’ roster, and the gap between Vea and Crosby would be pretty narrow. That’s how much I think of the player.\n\nHowever, we’ve talked ad nauseam about how this is a rebuilding year for the Silver and Black where the primary focus is on the future and developing young players. Giving up a draft pick—in what many expect to be a very good class—for a 31-year-old doesn’t align with that strategy. Plus, they’d have to pay him immediately since the reason Vea wants out of Tampa Bay is that he and the Bucs can’t agree on a contract extension. \n\nUltimately, I’d love to see Vea in Las Vegas, but I think the smart move is to hold off on trading for him. Maybe he ends up hitting the free agent market in the offseason, and the Raiders can go after him then without having to give up a coveted draft pick. With how John Spytek operated this spring, I don’t see Spytek making a big swing for Vea.\n\nQ: Is there any path for Jackson Powers-Johnson to get back into the starting lineup at one of the two guard spots where he belongs? \n\nA: Absolutely. The early reports are that Powers-Johnson and Spencer Burford are the starting guards to begin camp. I’d consider JPJ the favorite to win one of the two jobs, and he clearly has an early lead over Caleb Rogers, Jordan Meredith and Trey Zuhn III. With a good summer, the 2024 second-round pick should be a first-stringer on Sept. 13. \n\nQ: Who will start at free safety against the Dolphins? And who will be the next man up there?\n\nA: This is a pair of million-dollar questions that I wish I had better answers to, LOL! I dove into more detail on this last week (<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135218/las-vegas-raiders-mailbag-training-camp-roster-jackson-powers-johnson-surprise-cut\">hyperlink</a>); to me, Treydan Stukes is the favorite to start at free safety. The problem is Stukes doesn’t have much experience playing the position right now, but he was versatile at Arizona and has the traits to make a smooth transition in the NFL.\n\nAfter that, option B is probably just running it back with Isaiah Pola-Mao. However, that didn’t work out well last year, so maybe Dalton Johnson gets a shot as the next man up. \n\nJohnson was also a versatile defensive back at Arizona, and he took a decent amount of snaps on the backend of the defense in college. I think he’s more of a strong safety/big nickel in the NFL, but this is kind of an experimental season for the Raiders, so I wouldn’t be opposed to giving him a shot at free safety. The options are pretty limited without a clear choice at the position; might as well see what the fifth-rounder can do. \n\nQ: What role will Trey Zuhn have this coming season? Is he strictly a guard?\n\nA: According to <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49425032/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">ESPN’s Ryan McFadden</a>, Zuhn has already been getting snaps at center with the second-team offense, switching back and forth with Meredith. I also wouldn’t be surprised if the rookie gets some run at right tackle, especially if both DJ Glaze and Charles Grant are struggling early on in training camp. \n\nZuhn’s versatility is one of his biggest calling cards, giving him a chance to earn a starting spot at one of the three open competitions in the trenches. That being said, he’s most likely destined to be a versatile backup in year one, a “sixth-man” of the o-line, if you will.\n\nQ: I’m bummed about Laki Tasi getting waived. What was the rush? Is it possible that the Raiders waived him so early to make other teams think he’s a bust and bring him back?\n\nA: If a player gets waived ahead of and even during training camp, that means the coaching staff didn’t see him making the roster or having a role on the team down the line. That’s especially true for someone like Tasi, who needs to get reps. So, this isn’t the Raiders playing 4D chess and hoping that they can bring Tasi back a month from now.\n\nI do feel bad for Tasi because he was jerked around in Las Vegas, originally signing as a defensive lineman but switching to the o-line under Pete Carroll, only to get moved back to the other side of the ball when Kubiak took over. He never had a full year to learn and play one position, which is difficult for any player, let alone someone who had never played the sport until last August. \n\nUltimately, Kubiak’s offense calls for lighter and more athletic offensive linemen, and it appears Tasi was too big a project for Leonard and Co. to take on. I think the other factor that played a role in the coaching staff’s decision is that teams only get one IPP player for the extra spot on the practice squad, and Kansei Matsuzawa also qualifies for it. \n\nIf we’re reading between the lines here, I’d imagine the Raiders’ plan is for Matt Gay to be the kicker this year and put Matsuzawa on the practice squad with the IPP exemption so that Matsuzawa can get stronger and improve his range, making Tasi expendable. So if you’re holding out hope that Tasi somehow makes his way back to Vegas, root for Matsuzawa to win the kicker job outright over Gay.\n\nQ: WR Dont’e Thornton is a big, tall and fast WR. Is there any chance he breaks out this year into the next big thing? What is stopping him?\n\nA: Is there a chance? Sure. But a good one? I don’t know about that.\n\nThornton definitely has the height, weight and speed that Al Davis would love and can’t be coached, but his route running is pretty rough right now. Also, part of what bugs me about his game is that he’s 6-foot-5 but plays small, meaning he doesn’t go up and get the ball in the air or make 50/50 catches. \n\nFor context, <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2025/REGPO/donte-thornton-jr/146547/receiving\">Pro Football Focus</a> had the fourth-round pick coming down with just three out of 15 contested catch (20%) opportunities last season. Wide receivers who can’t get open on their own and can’t haul in passes in traffic don’t last very long in the NFL.\n\nOf course, the 23-year-old is still young and has time to bounce back from a rough rookie campaign. But I was pretty disappointed by what I saw from him last year, and I’m not going to hold out hope much hope that Thornton turns the corner. I’ll gladly admit it if I’m wrong, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Tennessee product gets left off the roster at the end of the month.\n\nFor those interested in diving deeper, Marcus and I recently did a “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@tapedontlie/featured\">Tape Don’t Lie</a>” breakdown on Thornton and Jack Bech (<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThfObkA9GPI&t=14s\">link</a>).\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135507/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag-questions?commentID=9ee0a144-20de-454a-9be5-a8639873ca25\"></a>TreDeLADo you think Taysom Hill as a 3rd TE is a good idea?\n\nA: Five to 10 years ago, sure. But the rebuilding Raiders aren’t in the business of signing a guy who will turn 36 years old at the end of August. I’d rather see someone like Carter Runyon, who has more future/long-term value, get a shot to prove himself than bring Taysom Hill aboard for a year. \n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135507/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag-questions?commentID=8ab1a0f5-126e-49fc-ad67-000bfdb4a6bd\"></a>Silvercreek1965Hi Matt. Who do you think will make the 53, but probably should not.\n\nA: On the topic, Ian Thomas is the first player who comes to mind. I was kind of surprised the new regime brought him back. He has a reputation of being a blocking tight end, but he wasn’t that good of a run blocker last year. \n\nAt this point, we know what type of player the eight-year veteran is in the league. If that’s just as a third tight end, what’s the point of keeping a 30-year-old role player in a rebuilding year when Runyon (25) could get a shot at that job? But coaches love vets, so I’m expecting Thomas to make the team, as of right now.\n\nFor the same reason, I also wouldn’t mind seeing Adam Butler (32) get left off the roster. Butler is another older role player—or at least he should be—and I’d rather see guys like Jonah Laulu, Tonka Hemingway, JJ Pegues, Brandon Cleveland and Gary Smith III get opportunities to prove themselves this season. For clarity, this is assuming the early practice reports where Butler and Thomas Booker IV are the starting defensive tackles to begin training camp hold true. \n\nBenito Jones is another player who I think has a decent chance to make the roster but probably shouldn’t. Jones isn’t that old, turning 29 in late November. However, he’s been in the league since 2020 and has been a below-average nose tackle, hence why he was available in mid-May. But the Raiders don’t have many options at the position, so Jones could get the job by default. \n\nQ: At what point in the year do you anticipate being able to make a final assessment on the Raiders’ offseason and outlook for the regular season? What will you be looking for in order to make that assessment?\n\nA: I’ll definitely do something like this at the end of training camp/when the 53-man roster is finalized. It will probably be a separate article rather than being a part of mailbag, though, because I’ll do a deeper dive. That’ll be a fun one; I like the idea!\n\nOne of the biggest things I’ll be looking for is where each member of the 2026 draft class falls on the depth chart, and the same logic with other young players like Porter, JPJ, etc.\n\n\n\nThat’ll do it for this week’s mailbag. Thank you all for submitting questions and, as your weekly reminder, if you’d like to have your questions answered in a future column, tweet them at me, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/MHolder95\">@MHolder95</a>, email them to <a href=\"mailto:SBPQuestions1@gmail.com\">SBPQuestions1@gmail.com</a> or look for our weekly call for questions on the site. 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John Lynch said Saturday that the team will be putting Pearsall <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/mattbarrows/status/2083594946662289887?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on injured reserve</a>. By rule, he won\'t be eligible to return to the 49ers in 2026.Pearsall had a lingering PCL injury from 2025. He\'ll have surgery to repair the situation in the hopes of being healthy in 2027.A first-round pick in 2024, Pearsall\'s debut was delayed after he was shot during a robbery attempt on Labor Day weekend. He eventually appeared in 11 games, with four starts. Last year, he started all nine games in which he played.For his career, Pearsall has 67 catches for 928 yards and three touchdowns.On Thursday, the 49ers brought back receiver Deebo Samuel after he spent 2025 in Washington. They may need to add another receiver or two to complement veteran Mike Evans, who signed in March after 12 seasons in Tampa.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785603465;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1204;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c0c1286f8a593e8588d14c79f5626977\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"49ers’ former 1st-round pick Ricky Pearsall’s season is officially over\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160883/49ers-former-1st-round-pick-ricky-pearsalls-season-is-officially-over\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that the team is placing wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on the season-ending Injured Reserve. Pearsall will have surgery on his PCL, and the recovery time is anywhere from 6 to 12 months. As Matt Maiocco pointed out a couple of days ago, the 49ers were hopeful that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1869:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Ricky Pearsall #1 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility on July 27, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSan Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that the team is placing wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on the season-ending Injured Reserve. Pearsall will have surgery on his PCL, and the recovery time is anywhere from 6 to 12 months.\n\nAs Matt Maiocco pointed out a couple of days ago, the 49ers were hopeful that Pearsall’s PCL injury would heal on its own. Unfortunately, it only took a few practices for the team to realize that wasn’t the case.\n\nIt would have been a nagging injury throughout the season, leaving the team no choice but to pull the plug on the 2026 season. Pearsall is expected to recover in time for the 2027 season.\n\nThe good news is that Pearsall turns 26 in September and has plenty of football left. The bad news is he has suffered some type of injury that will now have sidelined him in each of his first three seasons. Pearsall, a former 1st-round pick, was incredible for the first month of 2025. But that PCL injury clearly zapped some of the juice he had, as he didn’t have another 100-yard game in the final five games he played in.\n\nThe corresponding move was to sign Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal officially. There are still no specifics about the incentives in Samuel’s contract.\n\nLynch said the team had been in contact with Samuel for about a month. The 49ers were hoping Deebo and Pearsall would be on the field together, but now a role opens for Samuel.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785603322;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"San Francisco 49ers Injuries\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1205;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c736af0cf345bfa075152f57526bd89b\";s:5:\"title\";s:103:\"49ers are putting Ricky Pearsall on season-ending IR. He’ll have surgery on his PCL, John Lynch said.\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vcscc8/49ers_are_putting_ricky_pearsall_on_seasonending/\";s:11:\"description\";s:60:\" submitted by /u/No-Departure-6872 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:314:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/No-Departure-6872\"> /u/No-Departure-6872 </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/mattbarrows/status/2083594946662289887?s=46\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vcscc8/49ers_are_putting_ricky_pearsall_on_seasonending/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785603009;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1206;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e7e58e8b6ac8ff0e9d701d021ff4ffa7\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Chiefs rookie WR Cyrus Allen leaves Saturday’s practice with an injury\";s:4:\"link\";s:135:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-injuries/206732/chiefs-rookie-wr-cyrus-allen-leaves-saturdays-practice-with-an-injury\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"Midway through Saturday’s training camp session at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen collided with cornerback Kaiir Elam on a punt drill. Allen reportedly stayed down on the play before being helped by trainers off the field. The rookie was then transported from practice in the front of a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3642:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 26: Cyrus Allen #13 walks toward the practice field during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMidway through Saturday’s training camp session at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen collided with cornerback Kaiir Elam on a punt drill.\n\nAllen reportedly stayed down on the play before being helped by trainers off the field. The rookie was then transported from practice in the front of a cart.\n\n\nCyrus Allen shaking his head and covering his face as the cart takes him out of practice. <a href=\"https://t.co/rT6IOTUAcR\">pic.twitter.com/rT6IOTUAcR</a>— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2083574098332926392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nAllen had been one of the early stars of Chiefs camp. He was lauded for reeling in multiple acrobatic catches from quarterback Patrick Mahomes <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/206582/chiefs-training-camp-notebook-day-3-two-rookies-stealing-show\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/206582/chiefs-training-camp-notebook-day-3-two-rookies-stealing-show\">in Friday’s practice</a>. The Chiefs had no immediate update on Allen’s status following Saturday’s practice. The team has an off-day Sunday before the first padded practice on Monday.\n\n\nCyrus Allen has a bone bruise, tests revealed. The Chiefs consider him day to day, per source.— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2083634731124412927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nElsewhere on the injury front, defensive end Ashton Gillotte missed Saturday’s practice. This was expected after the second-year pro left Friday’s session early with a hamstring injury. Rookie linebacker Wesley Bissainthe was also not seen on the field Saturday. Bissainthe missed much of the offseason program with an undisclosed injury after joining Kansas City this spring as an undrafted free agent out of Miami.\n\nKicker Harrison Butker was also absent on Saturday. Chiefs assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub confirmed after practice that Butker’s absence <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083586995872252197\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083586995872252197\">was for personal reasons</a>, and he is expected back on Monday.\n\nSecond-year defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott remains on the team’s Physically-Unable-to-Perform list and is not practicing. Rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane continues to practice while wearing a yellow, non-contact jersey.\n\n\nChiefs report that WR Cyrus Allen has a lower leg injury and is still being evaluated. WR Xavier Worthy left practice during the final period in the front of a cart with what the club says is shoulder related. Observation only: Worthy didn\'t seem distressed as he exited.— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2083607021295673559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe will pass along any further notes on Allen, Worhy and other situations as more information becomes available.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785601800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1207;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d59ff337d325a4245257b1fbdb5a9a1e\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"First-team snap counts on second day of practice and what they might mean\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/211694/first-team-snap-counts-second-day-of-practice\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"We don’t get snap counts for practices from the team. What we do get is an increasing amount of training camp videos, increasingly from DallasCowboys.com themselves. Which is why I reviewed all the videos I could find with Dak Prescott at quarterback, and charted which offensive and defensive player was in on which play. Overall, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14886:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe don’t get snap counts for practices from the team. What we do get is an increasing amount of training camp videos, increasingly from DallasCowboys.com themselves. \n\nWhich is why I reviewed all the videos I could find with Dak Prescott at quarterback, and charted which offensive and defensive player was in on which play. Overall, I found 19 documented plays, not all in sequence, but that doesn’t really matter if you’re just running scripted plays.\n\nThe first thing to look at is a simple snap count which details which player was in on how many plays. And that’s exactly what the two tables below show.\n\n\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table td,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table th,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table {\n border: 1px solid #000 !important;\n border-collapse: collapse !important;\n}\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table td,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table th {\n padding: 0px 6px !important;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCowboys’ Offensive Snapcount, 19 plays with Prescott as QB\n\n\nO-line\nRunning Backs /Fullback\nWide Receivers\nTight Ends\n\n\nPlayer\nSnaps\nPlayer\nSnaps\nPlayer\nSnaps\nPlayer\nSnaps\n\n\nGuyton\n19\nJ. Williams\n7\nFlournoy\n17\nFerguson\n9\n\n\nSmith\n19\nBlue\n6\nLamb\n10\nSchoonmaker\n7\n\n\nBeebe\n19\nLuepke\n6\nPickens\n10\nSpann-Ford\n6\n\n\nBooker\n19\nMafah\n4\nTurpin\n6\n \n \n\n\nSteele\n19\nDavis\n1\nMingo\n3\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \nValdes-Scantling\n3\n \n \n\n\n\n\nThe big boys on the offensive line were in for every snap Dak Prescott played, but then the Cowboys started subbing in and out most of their presumptive players from the final 53. The numbers suggest Malik Davis may have a shot at the 53, while Jonathan Mingo might be battling it out with Marquez Valdes-Scantling for the final WR spot.\n\n\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table td,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table th,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table {\n border: 1px solid #000 !important;\n border-collapse: collapse !important;\n}\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table td,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table th {\n padding: 0px 6px !important;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCowboys’ Defensive Snapcount, 19 plays with Prescott as QB\n\n\nDefensive Tackles\nOutside Linebackers\nInside Linebackers\nCornerbacks\nSafeties\n\n\nPlayer\nSnaps\nPlayer\nSnaps\nPlayer\nSnaps\nPlayer\nSnaps\nPlayer\nSnaps\n\n\nKenny Clark\n16\nRashan Gary\n12\nShemar James\n8 \nCaleb Downs\n15\nMalik Hooker\n15\n\n\nQuinnen Williams\n13\nDonovan Ezeiruaku\n11\nDeMarvion Overshown\n7\nShavon Revel\n10\nMarkquese Bell\n11\n\n\nOtito Ogbonnia\n7\nMalachi Lawrence\n7\nJaishawn Barham\n7\nDaron Bland\n9\n Jalen Thompson\n9\n\n\nJonathan Bullard\n3\nSam Williams\n4\nDee Winters\n6\nCaelen Carson\n9\n \n \n\n\nJay Toia\n2\nJames Houston\n3\nDominic Richardson\n1\nCobie Durant\n8\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDevin Moore\n3\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDerion Kendrick\n1\n \n \n\n\n\n\nThe top four seems pretty clear here, with Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams, Rashan Gary, and Donovan Ezeiruaku as the presumptive starters, and its nice to see that the rookies Malachi Lawrence and Jaishawn Barham appear poised to move up at some stage.\n\nFor the linebacker/secondary groups, Caleb Downs is a true charting nightmare, and I hope he will have a similar effect on opposing offenses. His 15 snaps numerically charted as follows:\n\n\n8/15 at Corner\n\n\n\n5/15 at Linebacker\n\n\n\n2/15 at Safety\n\n\nBut where he actually played is very difficult to tell, especially with the angle and shortness of the available clips.\n\nBeyond Downs, it’s surprising to see Shemar James lead the linebackers ahead of DeMarvion Overshown and Dee Winters. Same thing at corner, where Shavon Revel leads Daron Bland and Cobie Durant, and Markquese Bell ahead of Jalen Thompson at safety is also a bit surprising. \n\nAll of this is just 19 snaps in the second practice without pads and tackling, so let’s not be too hasty in drawing any definite solutions. The coaches are likely trying to get a good look at some areas they still have questions about, including guys who will be battling to hang on to a roster spot.\n\nAlso note, that of the 19 plays, there were 19 different lineups on offense and 19 different lineups on defense, which suggests the coaches were using these plays just as much for installing the playbook as they were testing out different players and player combinations. \n\nAs for how much the first team reps will determine the final 53-man, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXZUW7O6pv0\">The Bouncer</a>, a tune form 90s dance duo Kicks Like a Mule, explains it best: “If your name’s not down, you’re not coming in.“\n\n\n\nFor those interested, here’s detailed breakdown of the lineups for the 19 plays. \n\n\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table td,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table th,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table {\n border: 1px solid #000 !important;\n border-collapse: collapse !important;\n}\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table td,\nbody .sbnu-legacy-content-table th {\n padding: 0px 6px !important;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7 plays in sequence, all players identified \n\n\n \nJ.Williams right tackle for 2 yards (first contact M. Lawrence)\n \nD.Prescott pass deep left to G.Pickens for 21 yards (first contact. C. Carson)\n \nD.Prescott short right to CD Lamb for 6 yards (first contact. S. Revel)\n \nD.Prescott screen pass short right to J. Williams for 37 yards (first contact. D. Ezeiruaku)\n \nJ.Blue left tackle for 14 yards (first contact M. Hooker)\n \nD.Prescott short left to J. Ferguson 8 yards (tackle by S. Revel)\n \nP. Mafah up the middle for 14 yards (first contact J. Thompson)\n\n\nQB\nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n\n\nRB\nJ. Williams\n \nBlue\n \nMafah\n \nJ. 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Pickens for 5 yards (first contact. D. Bland)\n \n(Playaction) D.Prescott short right to R. Flournoy for 11 yards (first contact. C.Carson)\n \nD.Prescott deep right to G. Pickens incomplete. Penalty on S. Revel, DPI, 25 yards\n \nJ.Williams left tackle for 6 yards (first contact J. Thompson)\n \nD.Prescott crosser deep left to. CD Lamb for 20 yards (first contact D.Bland)\n \nD.Prescott slant deep middle to CD Lamb for 26 yards (first contact S. Revel, M. Bell)\n \nD.Prescott deep middle to J. Mingo for 43 yards (first contact D.Moore)\n\n\nQB\nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n \nPrescott\n\n\nRB\nBlue\n \nBlue\n \nBlue\n \nJ. Williams\n \nDavis\n \nBlue\n \nJ. 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However, Calvin Watkins reports some <a href=\"https://x.com/calvinwatkins/status/2082986692991226140\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/calvinwatkins/status/2082986692991226140\">unofficial QB numbers from 11-11 drills</a>: Dak Prescott 14-17, Sam Howell 5-9, Joe Milton 3-7. We have 11 of Dak’s completions, and just one of his incompletions in the tables above.\n\nAlso note that many of the highlights show players running to the endzone, even though they would have been tackled much earlier in a real game. That’s why I included “first contact” in the play description, as that’s likely where the play would have ended had there been real tackling.\n\nDay Two of camp, no pads, no tackling – much too early to be talking about a depth chart. But who cares, we’re doing it anyway.\n\nWhat’s your take on the 19 plays above?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785601800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1208;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6481151da356d95db6222740408566c1\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Patriots will activate rookie LB Gabe Jacas on Saturday\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patriots-will-activate-rookie-lb-gabe-jacas-on-saturday\";s:11:\"description\";s:45:\"It took a while to get his contract finished.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3129:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260728\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"584918\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260728\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260728\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos\",\"title\": \"PFT PM Mailbag: QB class of 2024 contracts\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/pft-pm-mailbag-will-teams-rush-to-sign-qbs-from-2024-draft-class\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-28T19:49:46Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n It took a while to get his contract finished. It took even longer to get him on the practice field, thanks to placement on the non-football injury list.On Saturday, rookie second-round linebacker Gabe Jacas will make his debut with the Patriots.\"We’ll have Gabe back today,\" coach Mike Vrabel told reporters on Saturday. \"We’ll get Gabe back today. Get that out on social [media] here, guys. . . . He’ll be out there in a limited role. We’ve talked to you about the return to play protocol that we have, and so now he gets handed over to the coaches, and that’ll be in a limited role. He won’t be involved in the team reps, but hopefully Monday, we’ll see him back out there.\"It\'s clear that Jacas has been wanting to get to work.\"He loves football,\" Vrabel said. \"He’s been itching to get back. He texts me all the time. He texts me late at night, \'Hey, am I going to practice tomorrow?\' I’m like, \'No, just like I told you at 6:30 last night or tonight that you’re not going to practice tomorrow. You don’t have to text me at 10:00 and ask again. The answer is still no, not yet.\' You want that. You want guys that are looking for ways in as opposed to looking for ways out. I think he just wants to get out there, get acclimated and be with his teammates. That is all he wants to do. He just wants to play football.\"He\'ll now get to do it, even if the path was a strange one — punctuated by an <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-gabe-jacas-injury-waiver-is-unusual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unusual injury waiver</a> that exempts his left knee from guarantees in 2027 and 2028.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785600934;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1209;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0a6ac58827b1663ac381d9cfe0648c24\";s:5:\"title\";s:92:\"After Myles, Giannis trades, Browns Jimmy Haslam weighs in on NFL, NBA rebuilding difficulty\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129274/myles-giannis-trades-browns-jimmy-haslam-nba-nfl-rebuilding\";s:11:\"description\";s:352:\"In the span of three weeks, teams owned by Jimmy Haslam traded DE Myles Garrett and SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo in deals that included players and draft compensation. For the Cleveland Browns and Milwaukee Bucks, Haslam’s teams, the trades reset their rosters and turn their attention toward the future. According to a report, Haslam pushed for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3840:\"\n\n\n \n MILWAUKEE, WI -MAY 06: Jimmy Haslam, Co-Owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, introduces new head coach Taylor Jenkins on May 06, 2026 at the Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images \n\nIn the span of three weeks, teams owned by Jimmy Haslam <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125877/browns-trade-myles-garrett-rams-jared-verse-draft-picks\">traded DE Myles Garrett</a> and SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo in deals that included players and draft compensation. For the Cleveland Browns and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/124579/browns-owner-jimmy-haslam-to-spend-more-time-with-his-nba-team\">Milwaukee Bucks</a>, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/2/27/23616660/cleveland-browns-haslams-reportedly-reach-deal-buy-into-milwaukee-bucks\">Haslam’s teams</a>, the trades reset their rosters and turn their attention toward the future.\n\nAccording to a report, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster/127054/giannis-trade-jimmy-haslam-browns-myles-garrett-trade-heat-celtics-jaylen-brown#comments\">Haslam pushed for the package from the Miami Heat over one from the Boston Celtics</a>, due to his experience with Garrett, which led to this humorous “<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/ZFvBbiT3AK0m\">Anthony Schwartz caused the Garrett and Antetokounmpo trades</a>.”\n\nBoth big trades were similar. The Browns acquired DE Jared Verse and three draft picks, while the Bucks added Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, four draft picks, and one pick swap.\n\nAccording to Haslam, he believes it is more difficult to rebuild in the NBA than the NFL: \n\n\nThe Haslams saw Myles Garrett and Giannis Antetokounmpo traded in June from <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bucks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bucks</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/C70LWLSC06\">pic.twitter.com/C70LWLSC06</a>— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) <a href=\"https://x.com/RuiterWrongFAN/status/2083318884564640161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nCleveland fans are aware that Haslam’s Browns have made the playoffs just twice, their only two seasons with a winning record during his ownership tenure, and his 14-year record as owner is 78-150-1. If rebuilding is more difficult for Haslam in the NBA, we send our condolences to the fine fans in Milwaukee for what their process might look like.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think? Is it harder to rebuild in the NFL or the NBA? Do you feel bad for Bucks fans or glad to have someone to experience Haslam ownership struggles with?\n\nShare your thoughts below in our comment section:\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785600281;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Cleveland Browns History\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1210;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a4f1f516a73efa737602846f739c49c5\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Keenan Allen reunion could still be in the cards for Chargers\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64888/keenan-allen-reunion-could-still-be-in-the-cards-for-chargers\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready to start training camp, where they will figure out exactly where their roster stands going into the season. The team could seek an additional wide receiver and could call a familiar face in Keenan Allen to return to the team. “General manager Joe Hortiz has never shut the door on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2285:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Keenan Allen attends the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at The Kia Forum on February 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready to start training camp, where they will figure out exactly where their roster stands going into the season.\n\nThe team could seek an additional wide receiver and could call a familiar face in Keenan Allen to <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/best-nfl-team-fits-for-notable-remaining-free-agents-stefon-diggs-to-nfc-east\">return to the team.</a>\n\n“General manager Joe Hortiz has never shut the door on Allen returning (again). In his 2025 return to L.A. after a one-year Chicago hiatus, Allen had a team-high 81 receptions for 777 yards,“ NFL.com contributor Grant Gordon wrote. ”This would be a feel-good homecoming (again) for the 34-year-old potential Hall of Famer. He has great chemistry with Justin Herbert and is a franchise legend, but does he fit in Mike McDaniel’s scheme?”\n\nThe Chargers selected Brenen Thompson in the fourth round of the draft but didn’t make any notable free agent decisions at the position. Allen was the team’s top wide receiver last season, so not having him will force other Chargers to step up like Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.\n\nThe change to offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel does explain why the Chargers might have moved off of him, but there’s reason to believe he could return if the team isn’t satisfied with its current wide receiver group.\n\nThe Chargers should be open to the idea of improving their team, which could include Allen returning to the mix.\n\nBFTB community, what do you think about Allen and would you want him back on the roster for the 2026 season? 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Allen was injured in a collision with a teammate during a special teams drill and checked out for an apparent left leg injury. Reporters at the practice noted that Allen was not able to put his full weight on the leg before taking a cart to the back for further evaluation. 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Heading into camp, one of the team’s biggest concerns was who would be the RB2 behind Javonte Williams? Jaydon Blue broke off a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5246:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Malik Davis #20 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere’s no sense in cutting players after two days of training camp, but the Dallas Cowboys have a few players who are starting to pull away from the rest of the group. Heading into camp, one of the team’s biggest concerns was who would be the RB2 behind Javonte Williams? Jaydon Blue broke off a long run in the team’s first practice and showcased why his breakaway speed made him an appealing prospect in the first place. Phil Mafah has also already had a few highlights in practice\n\nPlayers need to see their practice reps go up between now and the first preseason matchup, and need a few splash plays along the way. Here are a couple of names that need some action to help make the roster.\n\n\n\nMalik Davis, RB\n\n\nJaydon Blue breaking out into the open for the second day in a row <a href=\"https://t.co/vsJv4CXmqi\">pic.twitter.com/vsJv4CXmqi</a>— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2082916210661110151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nKeeping with the running back conversation, Malik Davis had a career year with Dallas last year, which should have earned him enough to be the unquestioned No. 2 back to start camp. Instead, Blue and Phil Mafah are seeing a lot more action.\n\nDavis came back to Dallas at the very end of camp last year and was able to play in a preseason game with little practice time. That impressed Schottenheimer and the coaching staff. However, if the team is looking at the long-term picture for the position group, Davis might not fit into the equation given the flexibility of rookie contracts with Mafah and Blue. \n\nThere were enough eyes on Davis’ production last season that could lure some trade interest from other teams. Maybe the Cowboys can pull off an end-of-training-camp trade for a position of need. If Dallas feels like they could do a player-for-player swap, maybe Davis could be someone who gets the front office what they’re looking for, and he can go compete for meaningful snaps elsewhere.\n\nThe running back rotation will be an interesting storyline to follow all of camp.\n\n\nPhil Mafah goes untouched on this outside carry <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XrZ4Nwttcn\">pic.twitter.com/XrZ4Nwttcn</a>— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) <a href=\"https://x.com/tommy_yarrish/status/2082924647985926502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nShemar James, LB\n\nThe hype around Jaishawn Barham is real. The 2026 third-round pick has looked solid across two days of practice and is excelling starting out as an off-ball linebacker.\n\nOne player who could be in danger of making the 53 might be Shemar James. Barham was already in the plans for this season, but his presence alone pushes James further down the depth chart. Combine that with the new coaching staff, and things look a little different for James than they did a season ago. With Christian Parker in the fold, he went out and added Barham, traded for Dee Winters, and signed Curtis Robinson back in April. \n\nThree new linebackers who could end up fitting what Parker’s vision of the defense is supposed to look like, leaving James as the odd man out. Brian Schottenheimer has also praised Justin Barron for what he’s seen in his development, so the final linebacker spot could be a fight between James and Barron. Or, James could lose out to an unnamed veteran who may be brought in. Stephen and Jerry Jones seem <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-rumors/211630/stephen-jones-trade-rumor\">to have trades or veteran free agents on their mind</a> to improve the defense. 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(Photo by Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) \n\nWith <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160822/49ers-insider-says-not-to-expect-ricky-pearsall-to-make-any-contributions-in-2026\">Ricky Pearsall’s 2026 uncertain</a>, the 49ers needed to prepare for the worst, and <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-free-agency/160831/deebo-samuel-is-back-with-the-49ers-on-a-one-year-deal\">Deebo Samuel being signed</a> Thursday was that preparation. \n\nAccording to Adam Schefter, it wasn’t so much of a knee-jerk reaction to Pearsall’s PCL injury as it may appear. <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2083226837379916106?s=20\">Appearing on the Pat McAfee show</a>, Schefter broke down what led to Samuel’s signing and how it wasn’t just a few days of talk. \n\n\n“The truth of the matter is Deebo had been talking to the 49ers all along, and the 49ers had told him that they were interested in bringing him back to San Francisco for weeks. There were actual conversations that occurred between Kyle Shanahan and Deebo Samuel. I think Deebo obviously was looking to see what kind of deal he could land on the open market, and when those deals that he was looking for don’t materialize, and those conversations with San Francisco continue on, and all of a sudden there are questions about Ricky Pearsall—who by the way right now is continuing to meet with doctors—he’s got another meeting planned for Monday right now with another doctor, but he’s going through his meetings with doctors and there are absolute questions about if and when he’ll be able to play this season that have to be answered still by the doctors. The Niners have been talking to Deebo. No other offers had materialized—meaningful offers. And so in the end, we’ve seen what San Francisco can do with Deebo, how the 49ers utilize him. He’s dangerous in their offense and I would imagine will be a factor again this year.”\n\n\nThis adds up to all the social media fun the 49ers were having with Samuel. Fullback <a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/george-kittle-kyle-juszczyk-vouch-for-deebo-samuel/1951059/\">Kyle Juszczyk and tight end George Kittle entered a bidding war</a>, offering their summer homes as a place for Samuel to stay. \n\nIt sounds like Deebo and the 49ers reuniting was more expedited with the Pearsall injury rather than being an immediate fix. Given that he was looking for what he could make on the open market, had Pearsall not gone down, the 49ers may have rolled the dice and waited until mid-season for a player to go down before bringing Samuel in (similar to how Kendrick Bourne came to the team last year). Obviously that has its own challenges, namely keeping Samuel from signing elsewhere, but before Pearsall’s knee flared up, it was harder to justify a roster spot with what the 49ers had.\n\nThis will give their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, second-rounder De’Zhaun Stribling, even more veteran tutelage along with Mike Evans. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785596400;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1218;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6e94d9019a207a025037a5e64c831125\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Survey results: The defense and Dart have the fans’ attention\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/nfl-reacts-survey/166509/survey-results-the-defense-and-dart-have-the-fans-attention\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"The New York Giants 2026 training camp is under way, and it’s already been a lively one. We expected a “Harbaugh” camp to be different from what we’ve seen from the Giants in recent years, with free agent tight end Isaiah Likely warning his new teammates to expect a tough environment. And despite the gorgeous […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3346:\"\n\n\n \n New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter after a play | Getty Images \n\nThe New York Giants 2026 training camp is under way, and it’s already been a lively one. \n\nWe expected a “Harbaugh” camp to be different from what we’ve seen from the Giants in recent years, with free agent tight end Isaiah Likely warning his new teammates to expect a tough environment. And despite the gorgeous views at Greenbrier, John Harbaugh’s first camp has been, active, competitive, and hard.\n\nEven so, we weren’t quite sure what to expect from this year’s camp with a new coaching staff, renovated roster, and a new venue. So for this week’s survey we asked fans what they were most interested in as camp opened, \n\nPerhaps unsurprisingly, most fans pointed to the defense and Jaxson Dart.\n\nThe defense just edged out Dart in our poll, and they’re also some of the biggest storylines through the first three practices of camp. \n\nThe offense won the first practice of camp, with Dart looking good as he delivered accurate passes and layered the ball over defenders in the intermediate area. Videos from camp have shown Dart throwing with more solid and repeatable technique, featuring crisp footwork, a solid foundation, and a slightly more compact three-quarters release. That should allow him to be more consistently accurate as well as better able to drive the ball. \n\nThe defense, however, took over on the second and third days of camp. The secondary got their hands on at least four passes in the second practice — though they couldn’t haul in any of the potential interceptions. The defensive front has been the star of the show, disrupting the offense at every opportunity. \n\nSecond year edge defender, in particular, has been an absolute menace. He’s been credited with at least four sacks through the last two practices and has given All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas all he can handle. Carter said after Friday’s practice that he’s set a goal of becoming Defensive Player Of the Year, and believes he can do so as soon as this season. \n\nRight now, Vegas disagrees giving him just the 13th-best odds of being named DPOY at +4,000 (<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">per FanDuel</a>), trailing Brian Burns at 12th (+3,300). We might see those odds shorten if both pass rushers can keep building on their performances in camp.\n\nThe rest of the front has shown out too, with Kayvon Thibodeaux disrupting behind the line of scrimmage, getting sacks and flushing the quarterback into his teammates’ arms, batting down passes, and even tipping one to himself for a pick six. Even second year defensive tackle Darius Alexander came away with an interception in the play of the day on Friday. \n\nThe Giants’ defense was a major pain point for fans in 2024 and 2025, but the early indications are that Dennard Wilson’s unit could be a lot of fun to watch in 2026. 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Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier in the week, fans were tasked with answering the question as to what position on the Seattle […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3278:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\n\n\nEarlier in the week, fans were tasked with answering the question as to <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-discussion/171155/seahawks-reacts-survey-jalen-milroe-question\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"171155\">what position on the Seattle Seahawks depth chart will Jalen Milroe be placed</a>. Obviously, it was not the starting role. That one is currently solidly in the hands of Sam Darnold, which is so nice to say. No starting quarterback controversy there. \n\nHowever, the question remains is whether Milroe will be the backup to Darnold, the backup to Drew Lock, or maybe not on the 53 man roster at all? The fans have answered, and here are the results!\n\nWith overwhelming confidence, fans believe that Milroe will remain on the roster as QB3, with 74% of the vote. This feels right for the 2026 NFL season. While he may not be active most game days, he can be the emergency quarterback should anything happen to both Darnold and Lock on game day.\n\nI do find it fascinating how close the vote was for Milroe overtaking Lock as the backup quarterback (14%) or being off the team entirely (12%). Very stark opinions on opposite sides, but very close in the polling. Milroe does have a chance to become the backup through training camp performance and preseason play. Reports out of training camp have been positive so far for Milroe, so the next step for him will be to continue that positivity in the preseason games. \n\nAs for the 12% who think Milroe will be off the team, that is unlikely for the 2026 season. I understand the logic of Darnold and Lock being similar style quarterbacks, and Milroe being a bit of an outlier and either having him on the practice squad or trading him to another team to gather more draft picks, and/or potentially another player, to free up a spot on the 53. It just does not seem like a likely option at this time for the team.\n\nWhat do you think? What does the future hold for Milroe? Do you agree with the results? 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We can’t play the Super Bowl tomorrow. We can’t play the first game tomorrow. Only thing we an worry about is getting through today, and hopefully tomorrow, hopefully tomorrow comes…if it does then we got another chance to get better, but we’re not worried about whenever the Super Bowl is. We’re just worried about this training camp and getting better each and every single day.” \n\nFans and talking heads can fantasize about the Super Bowl, but NFL players have to make that fantasy a reality. Williams knows his team is favored, he can simply look around the locker room and know they have some of the best talent in the NFL, but favored, not favored, who cares? What matters in the business of the NFL is who actually earns the win, not who’s favored to win.\n\nWilliams is right, L.A. being favored in July/August doesn’t matter. L.A. finding a way to win the whole thing? That matters. Will the Rams live up to those high goals? Adams seems worried that it’s not likely. 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Gardner-Johnson carted to locker room during training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:146:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-injuries/137667/buffalo-bills-injury-update-s-c-j-gardner-johnson-carted-off-field-at-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:366:\"Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was injured during on Saturday, August 1 during the team’s training camp practice at St. John Fisher University. An initial observation by News 4 Buffalo reporter Carl Jones stated that “Gardner-Johnson went down during team period holding his lower leg area” before being helped off the field by trainers. Early […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4173:\"\n\n\n \n ROCHESTER, NEW YORK - JULY 29: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #22 of the Buffalo Bills gets his fingers taped up during training camp at St. John Fisher University on July 29, 2026 in Rochester, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nBuffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was injured during on Saturday, August 1 during the team’s training camp practice at St. John Fisher University. An initial observation by News 4 Buffalo reporter Carl Jones stated that “<a href=\"https://x.com/jones11_/status/2083549824096293316?s=46&t=DAa6oKZga-iD13s_XZPBKQ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/jones11_/status/2083549824096293316?s=46&t=DAa6oKZga-iD13s_XZPBKQ\">Gardner-Johnson went down during team period holding his lower leg area</a>” before being helped off the field by trainers.\n\nEarly reports by The Athletic’s <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeBuscaglia/status/2083549871840088561?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/JoeBuscaglia/status/2083549871840088561?s=20\">Joe Buscaglia revealed that Gardner-Johnson was “unable to put much weight on his right foot,”</a> noting that the team’s athletic trainers were looking at the back of his foot. Gardner-Johnson was then helped to the medical tent before later being carted back to the locker room, as seen in the video below from 13WHAM sports director Mike Catalana.\n\n\nChauncey Gardner Johnson on a cart leaving with trainers after an injury at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bills</a> camp <a href=\"https://t.co/bjtVDnSovB\">pic.twitter.com/bjtVDnSovB</a>— Mike Catalana (@MikeCatalana) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeCatalana/status/2083552629284597815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nThough the early reports rattled Bills Mafia, a follow-up report from Buscaglia provided some additional, and positive, information about Gardner-Johnson’s potential injury situation. <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeBuscaglia/status/2083562841693393102?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/JoeBuscaglia/status/2083562841693393102?s=20\">Buscaglia reported that “Bills LT Dion Dawkins, who was next to Gardner-Johnson the whole time he was getting checked out, said he got the word from coaches during practice that Gardner-Johnson was OK.”</a> He followed that news by saying that it “(r)emains to be seen if he’ll miss any time after testing.”\n\n\nThis is the full answer from Dawkins. I want to reiterate, we have not heard an update from the team, but this was moments after practice ended. <a href=\"https://t.co/rcdcsEBIei\">pic.twitter.com/rcdcsEBIei</a>— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) <a href=\"https://x.com/Matt_Bove/status/2083565092570824784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nKyle Trimble (<a href=\"https://x.com/BangedUpBills\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BangedUpBills\">@BangedUpBills</a>) later weighed in with his initial observations after watching a video shared by <a href=\"https://x.com/BillsBabe721/status/2083556056521666955?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BillsBabe721/status/2083556056521666955?s=20\">@BillsBabe721</a>. Trimble astutely noted that Gardner-Johnson <a href=\"https://x.com/BangedUpBills\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BangedUpBills\">“can push off the foot as he increases the weight bearing, you can see them palpate the tendon as well.”</a> Trimble’s assessment based of that view was that “further testing appears to have a better outcome.”\n\n\nThis is an excellent view of the aftermath of Gardner-Johnson walking off. He can push off the foot as he increases the weight bearing, you can see them palpate the tendon as well. 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Reply to the comment above yours with the pick number, player name, and position ex: \"1.01 Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI.\" If you have league settings outside of this, feel free to start your own and add those custom settings in your 1.01 post such as \"12 team SF TEP\" but please make sure another one wasn\'t started already. Duplicates will be removed. Links to join mocks on Sleeper. Post the link for your mock, league settings, and the time(with timezones) so people have enough time to join. This is not for league recruiting, a separate Megathread will be posted for that. Draft Results. Feel free to post a text list, screenshot, or link to Sleeper results for the results of your actual(or mock) draft. 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That comes with the territory of taking a signal-caller with the first overall pick of the draft, as the fanbase wants to know how the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5239:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 29: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks to pass during the first practice of the team\'s training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on July 29, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders are only about a week into practice, but the biggest storyline from Raiders’ training camp is monitoring the quarterback situation and, more specifically, rookie Fernando Mendoza. \n\nThat comes with the territory of taking a signal-caller with the first overall pick of the draft, as the fanbase wants to know how the future of the franchise is looking. So head coach Klint Kubiak should expect to get questions about Mendoza and the most important position on the field throughout camp, and the topic was brought up after Friday’s practice.\n\nKubiak said that he’s “pleased” with where all the quarterbacks are right now and their work ethic, noting that the position battle has had a “positive start”. He also mentioned that Mendoza, along with expected third-stringer Aidan O’Connell, have been pushing Kirk Cousins, who was officially named the starter to begin training camp.\n\n\n“Anytime [Mendoza or O’Connell] complete a ball better than [Cousins] does or get it out faster than he does, then he should get pissed and want to do it better; that’s the goal,” the coach said. “And I think they’ve done that in these first three practices. Every guy is doing something good every day, and it makes the other guy want to stay after practice a little bit longer to work on that throw that they missed. So, it’s a really bright room. Coach Sullivan is doing a great job.”\n\n\nAs for Mendoza, specifically, Kubiak shed some light on how the rookie can grow and how he’s handling criticism.\n\n\n“I love the mindset that he has,” Kubiak replied. “That’s what all of our players should have. Nobody has arrived, especially a rookie quarterback. So, you just keep giving them a new rep every day, and coach from it, and go back the next day, solve the problem, and go to work and fix a new problem. He’s just like everybody else that’s got to earn their way.\n\n\n\n“…He’s very coachable, all the quarterbacks are. Really, all of our players are. We’ve got guys that want to get better. So, when they’re eager to get better, you better make sure you’re on it as a coach. So, we’ve got to challenge ourselves as coaches and make sure that we’re giving them the right coaching points and helping them get to where they want to get to.”\n\n\nIn summary, it’s all positive from the early stages of camp. However, the first true stress tests won’t come until the team puts the pads on next week, and then when the Arizona Cardinals roll into Las Vegas for the first preseason game on Aug. 13. \n\nIn Other Raiders’ Links:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/post/E5_aBLPpN_tv\">Kwity Paye OK:</a> After a scare in practice where Paye went down and did not return, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/post/E5_aBLPpN_tv\">Kubiak said the edge defender avoided a serious injury</a>, and the team is just trying to play it safe at this stage.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/135173/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-national-championship-miami\">Mendoza Mania National Championship:</a> The culmination of the summer series, diving into the <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/135173/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-national-championship-miami\">Heisman Trophy winner’s performance on the big stage</a>. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49471832/vita-vea-trade-request-fits-buccaneers-defensive-tackle-five-teams-patriots-49ers\">Raiders listed as fit for Vita Vea:</a> “Second-year general manager John Spytek was a longtime Buccaneers executive who played a role in drafting Vea out of Washington in 2018,” <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49471832/vita-vea-trade-request-fits-buccaneers-defensive-tackle-five-teams-patriots-49ers\">ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler</a> wrote. “The Raiders’ current defensive tackles are a journeyman (Adam Butler) and a promising 2024 seventh-rounder (Jonah Laulu). So there’s plenty of room for reinforcements.”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49490330/fernando-mendoza-fine-opening-raiders-qb2-kirk-cousins\">Mendoza fine with QB2 role:</a> “‘Whatever decisions are made at the end, that’s fantastic — and I’m well for it,’” the first overall draft pick said, via <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49490330/fernando-mendoza-fine-opening-raiders-qb2-kirk-cousins\">ESPN’s Ryan McFadden</a>. “‘I just want the team to win, so that’s where I’m at.’”\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785592800;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";i:1;s:27:\"Las Vegas Raiders Preseason\";i:2;s:31:\"Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1226;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1d88ec59c1a072413271d5b800195663\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Seahawks Football 101: The different types of Wide Receivers\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/171246/seahawks-football-101-different-types-wide-receivers\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"Wide receivers. They seem to come in all shapes and sizes. For awhile there the Seattle Seahawks had both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, who could not be more different in terms of size and skillset. With those stark contrasts, it may make you wonder what exactly are the different kind of wide receivers? What […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5416:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWide receivers. They seem to come in all shapes and sizes. For awhile there the Seattle Seahawks had both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, who could not be more different in terms of size and skillset. \n\nWith those stark contrasts, it may make you wonder what exactly are the different kind of wide receivers? What roles do they play? That is the topic we will be tackling in today’s Football 101. Let’s get started!\n\nX-Receivers: DK Metcalf/Sidney Rice\n\nThe X-receiver, also known as the split end receiver, is typically the bigger target for the quarterback outside of the tight ends. They do line up next to the tight end, and frequently on the weakside of the line close to the boundary. Oftentimes, the X-receiver is the most talented receiver on the team and is seen as WR1. They do not motion prior to the snap, and often are the biggest receivers on the team that face 1-on-1 coverage.\n\nTwo past examples of X-receivers on the Seahawks are DK Metcalf and Sidney Rice. Both receivers were 6’4”, with Metcalf coming in at 230lbs and Rice at 202lbs, and both having over 33 inch arm lengths. They used their big bodies and wide wingspans to catch passes coming their way on the boundary.\n\n\nDK METCALF!!! SEAHAWKS TOUCHDOWN <a href=\"https://t.co/RAgxydWPcB\">pic.twitter.com/RAgxydWPcB</a>— Seattle ON Tap (@SeattleONTap) <a href=\"https://x.com/SeattleONTap/status/1475214973248827395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 26, 2021</a>\n\n\nY-Receivers: Doug Baldwin/Jaxon Smith-Njigba\n\nThe Y-receiver, or the slot receiver, is a player who takes on the role a tight end generally would, or in some cases are the tight end. They line up next to the offensive tackle and on run plays will often assist in run blocking, but on pass plays will run short-to-intermediate routes like drags, slants, seams, as well as option routes with the goal of taking advantage of linebackers and safeties. \n\nBoth Doug Baldwin and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have played this role perfectly. Though both have lined up in different receiving roles, the Y-receiver is their bread and butter. Smith-Njigba can be seen as the X-receiver at times for the current iteration of the team; when the wide receiver trio was Lockett, Metcalf and Smith-Njigba, he was typically the Y-receiver.\n\n\n& well, I had to add this one, it might be more of a Russell Wilson video, but Doug Baldwin OF COURSE, was the man behind the catch. One of the most wild plays ever. <a href=\"https://t.co/ni0N2NcSbR\">pic.twitter.com/ni0N2NcSbR</a>— Sami ON Tap (@SamiOnTap) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamiOnTap/status/1725279859557949722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023</a>\n\n\nZ-Receivers: Steve Largent/Tyler Lockett\n\nZ-receivers, or flankers, are typically the speedsters, but not always. They line up off the line of scrimmage and can beat out any initial attempt to jam them within the first five yards of a route. Flankers do often get lined up outside like X-receivers but can be flexed out when needed. \n\nSteve Largent and Tyler Lockett both have played the role of Z-receiver, using motion, precision route running, and football speed to get open and create yards after the catch. Largent was especially a master of route running, always finding a way to get open, and held many receiving records for the NFL as he went on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.\n\n\nNobody looked better in those <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Seahawks</a> throwbacks than Steve Largent 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/GofUJMnYuL\">pic.twitter.com/GofUJMnYuL</a>— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms/status/1666142218116030465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 6, 2023</a>\n\n\n\nOh my goodness, Tyler Lockett! How did Russell Wilson fit that in? Insane throw. Incredible catch. Wowww<a href=\"https://t.co/5o1GwW0hru\">pic.twitter.com/5o1GwW0hru</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1179924223290204161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2019</a>\n\n\nReceiver is such a multi-faceted role on the team. They may line up as either X, Y or Z for one play, but can change up their positioning for the next play to keep the opposing defense guessing. Smith-Njigba did that last year for the Seahawks. \n\nTell me, though, who is your favorite receiver you’ve watched play for the Seahawks? Who is your current favorite receiver on the team? Who do you think will have a break out season in 2026? 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The full squad will have their fourth shorter session of the league’s mandated ramp up period. With two open 90-man roster spots, we will also look out for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13803:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Cyrus Allen #13 and Jeff Caldwell #8 walk toward the practice field during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSaturday’s <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/kansas-city-chiefs\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> training camp practice gets underway at 9:15 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on the practice fields alongside Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.\n\nThe full squad will have their fourth shorter session of the league’s mandated ramp up period. With two open 90-man roster spots, we will also look out for any tryout players the Chiefs may have brought in.\n\nPartly cloudy skies are expected, with temperatures ranging from the low to mid 70s. No rain is anticipated. Winds are expected from the northwest at 15 to 20 miles per hour.\n\nSaturday’s will be open to the public. There will be 13 additional public practices, plus one more that will be open only to Season Ticket Members. Tickets are required for admission to practices, and select sessions (including Saturday’s) require a $7 paid admission. Please <a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\">click here</a> for more information about the practice schedule.\n\nArrowhead Pride’s Ron Kopp (<a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs\">@RonOnChiefs on X</a>) is on hand to provide complete coverage of the session, along with other Chiefs beat reporters and TV crews. Here we’ll bring you the best practice updates found on social media. \n\nPlease note: The most recent posts will display first, with older content starting from the bottom.\n\nPlease use our comment section to give us your perspective, too!\n\n\nA wind-battled ball from Patrick Mahomes goes off the fingertips of Travis Kelce and into the hands of Mansoor Delane.— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2083579241350738207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes finds Xavier Worthy for a deep completion despite good coverage during 11-on-11. Great throw and catch.— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2083578926975074351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nA fiery Andy Reid gets the music turned down, forces the 3rd team offense to re-huddle before a play in team <a href=\"https://t.co/xQE6fJbpTi\">pic.twitter.com/xQE6fJbpTi</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083578406256693517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n2nd team 11on11: Toss play right, just saw some good athleticism to get out in front and lead by C Hunter Nourzad— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083577500152815781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes has tried to fit in a couple downfield throws to Kelce and Thornton this period. Both seemed catchable, but both a little tall and incomplete— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083576970567438695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChiefs starting defense just showed a 3-3 look that had Woods, Jones and Karlaftis up front with Tranquill (on ball), Bolton and Bassa behind them— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083576202804277379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWoods starting in Chris Jones’ place next to Tonga inside with 1st team defense to begin this 11on11 period— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083575823500763560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCyrus Allen shaking his head and covering his face as the cart takes him out of practice. <a href=\"https://t.co/rT6IOTUAcR\">pic.twitter.com/rT6IOTUAcR</a>— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2083574098332926392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes tried for Tyquan downfield but Gilman was all over it, denies the pass to finish another 7on7 period— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083573910948495361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCyrus Allen collided with Kaiir Elam as a gunner on a special teams punt rep. Allen stayed down with his helmet buried in the turf & then needed help to get off the field. Allen left the field in the front of the cart with what appeared to be a left knee injury.— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByNateTaylor/status/2083572300733972515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCyrus Allen ran into a teammate while playing gunner on a punt drill. He’s in pain and limping off, with help. <a href=\"https://t.co/az3glBufox\">pic.twitter.com/az3glBufox</a>— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2083571696196293051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI think we just got a little RPO look. Mahomes pulls it from Kenny, sidearms to Cyrus Allen on a slant from the slot for an open catch and run— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083568468142821741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKenneth Walker showing off his vision and cutback skills. Just a different level of running back KC hasn’t had since Damien Williams, who is on the field in coaches gear. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083568005947031560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBrashard gets a Power-run handoff out of shotgun in starting team Love seeing Trey on a pull block— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083567842306424963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChiefs starting offense tags a reverse to X with some under-center counter action. Defense seems to be all over it— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083567317666206205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNussmeier reads coverage well, anticipates the corner route coming open to Loyd in 3rd team He’s been slinging it— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083566789888516510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNussmeier with his best throw in camp to date. Back shoulder of defender, elevated up so Briningstool could get it with a defender in front of him down the seam. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083567143908491406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFields a little late to a couple of throws over the middle in 2nd team, Hicks and Canady break up both passes— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083566424803725748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFields just gave Brownlee a classic jump-ball chance over Melvin Smith. He goes up and gets it with authority— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083565884489224354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes takes off for a 20 yard run. No limp. No hobble. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083565872199737694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt’s a really windy day in St. Joseph. Tough conditions for what’s essentially still a passing camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/T4olYmq6Nf\">pic.twitter.com/T4olYmq6Nf</a>— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2083565757200236644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> DL working stunts. Tonga just looped around the left edge to get in Mahomes face, but he completes it to Tyquan with the pressure bearing down— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083565534495535493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes is throwing lasers in some nice wind gust.— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083565207326969857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBrashard Smith getting early work with the 1st team in 11on11. Pat climbs the pocket and gets it to him towards the flat— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083565027890704479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes just absolutely THREADED the needle to X over the middle between S and man trailing first play of team. Great catch— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083564604932997585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPole at RT, Moore at LT for first look at the 2nd team run by Fields <a href=\"https://t.co/zWE4gENPwP\">https://t.co/zWE4gENPwP</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083562132713701751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKahlil Benson is getting the nod at right tackle for the third straight day.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083561925804208144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGillotte will work off to the side with athletic trainers Saturday. He’s wearing a compression sleeve on his leg. <a href=\"https://t.co/KVL81JvV81\">https://t.co/KVL81JvV81</a>— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083561526602920347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGot a quick Dime defense look with the starters walking through stuff… Tranquill out, Sneed in as the Dime S potentially?— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083560988662812849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI’m told Harrison Butker is absent for personal reasons today. It is not injury related. <a href=\"https://t.co/xBmifOXiny\">https://t.co/xBmifOXiny</a>— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2083559802777510038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHere on Saturday at Chiefs camp, I don’t see LB Wesley Bissaunthe, K Harrison Butker and DL Ashton Gillotte. CB Mansoor Delane is still in a non-contact jersey and DL Omarr Norman-Lott remains on PUP.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083558851022815517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLengthy pre-practice talk between Chiefs RB coach DeMarco Murray and rookie Emmett Johnson. The rook has flashed in camp, but mostly with the 2nd and 3rd teams <a href=\"https://t.co/1i8eiNZEGG\">pic.twitter.com/1i8eiNZEGG</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083557757786218785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBeen cooler in St. Joe to start camp than usual. I feel like you rarely see players in sweats out here! <a href=\"https://t.co/ABheqVBYVO\">pic.twitter.com/ABheqVBYVO</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083556478317937149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJack Cochrane getting an early look as a 3rd linebacker with the Chiefs’ starting defense walking through stuff before practice gets going— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083555052321693897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe King and his Kingdom <a href=\"https://t.co/IleWldn3Ig\">pic.twitter.com/IleWldn3Ig</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083554381304320372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChiefs have signed DE Ethan Hurkett to fill one of their empty roster slots. The former Iowa edge initially signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent but was waived after rookie minicamp. He’s back after a couple injuries at edge. Wearing No. 54. <a href=\"https://t.co/tfxNVA7zjX\">pic.twitter.com/tfxNVA7zjX</a>— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2083554341403623736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChiefs’ Zelmar Vedder is now a two-time, down-the-hill-first champion at training camp. Setting a high standard early. <a href=\"https://t.co/oNRw4sX01X\">pic.twitter.com/oNRw4sX01X</a>— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) <a href=\"https://x.com/jessenewell/status/2083549228308058337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785592800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7591;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Justin Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1228;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ed5f6199e17ce6200d0c181e79464f0f\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"For those of you with late rookie drafts…\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vco6b4/for_those_of_you_with_late_rookie_drafts/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2110:\"Go get your guy. Period. Consensus ADP be damned. I’m so frustrated reading and listening to content that critiques any rankings slightly outside of consensus. Have we not learned our lesson on that? 2026 of all years should be the best opportunity yet to use your picks on players you believe in. Secondly, and probably more importantly… as a dynasty community we are some of the most analytical people on Earth. So why in the world would we disregard the information we’re gaining through training camp? I’ve seen MULTIPLE platforms and comments here downplaying reports and claiming consensus can’t change. Don’t get me wrong, I understand it’s week 1 of training camp and pads haven’t even been put on. But the reality is we’ve gained more information in the last week that we did from the past 2 months combined. I’ll put my money where my mouth is with some examples. Saw people discussing that Stribling absolutely could not be drafted ahead of Concepcion in a rookie draft? I’m sorry, why exactly? Because that’s what everyone else says? Look, I loved Concepcions tape… but they were only separated by 8 picks in the NFL draft. One of them is in a great offensive ecosystem and one is on the Browns who also drafted a player that is generating a ton of buzz in Denzel Boston. (Side note- Boston should rise too. Take him where ever you want) - if you like Concepcion better? Take him. If you like Stribling? Take him. No one knows the outcome for certain. Here’s another example, a podcast I listen to was discussing the Zachariah Branch buzz. Shockingly, the narrative was typical groupthink nonsense claiming Branch would just be a gadget player with a low ceiling and that he couldn’t be taken ahead of guys like Bernard, Bell, Brazzell (pre injury). Is that a possibility? Yes. Is that what we’ve seen in training camp so far? Absolutely not. TLDR- Week 1 and 2 of the NFL season alone will drastically change the landscape of all this consensus bullshit talk. Take players you believe in and be patient. submitted by /u/No-Departure-6872 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2434:\"Go get your guy. Period. Consensus ADP be damned. I’m so frustrated reading and listening to content that critiques any rankings slightly outside of consensus. Have we not learned our lesson on that? 2026 of all years should be the best opportunity yet to use your picks on players you believe in. Secondly, and probably more importantly… as a dynasty community we are some of the most analytical people on Earth. So why in the world would we disregard the information we’re gaining through training camp? I’ve seen MULTIPLE platforms and comments here downplaying reports and claiming consensus can’t change. Don’t get me wrong, I understand it’s week 1 of training camp and pads haven’t even been put on. But the reality is we’ve gained more information in the last week that we did from the past 2 months combined. I’ll put my money where my mouth is with some examples. Saw people discussing that Stribling absolutely could not be drafted ahead of Concepcion in a rookie draft? I’m sorry, why exactly? Because that’s what everyone else says? Look, I loved Concepcions tape… but they were only separated by 8 picks in the NFL draft. One of them is in a great offensive ecosystem and one is on the Browns who also drafted a player that is generating a ton of buzz in Denzel Boston. (Side note- Boston should rise too. Take him where ever you want) - if you like Concepcion better? Take him. If you like Stribling? Take him. No one knows the outcome for certain. Here’s another example, a podcast I listen to was discussing the Zachariah Branch buzz. Shockingly, the narrative was typical groupthink nonsense claiming Branch would just be a gadget player with a low ceiling and that he couldn’t be taken ahead of guys like Bernard, Bell, Brazzell (pre injury). Is that a possibility? Yes. Is that what we’ve seen in training camp so far? Absolutely not. TLDR- Week 1 and 2 of the NFL season alone will drastically change the landscape of all this consensus bullshit talk. Take players you believe in and be patient. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/No-Departure-6872\"> /u/No-Departure-6872 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vco6b4/for_those_of_you_with_late_rookie_drafts/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vco6b4/for_those_of_you_with_late_rookie_drafts/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785592787;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13320;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Zachariah Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13298;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"KC Concepcion\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13346;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Denzel Boston\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1229;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a7e7accd9a7893c698912d145812fda0\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Buffalo Bills 2026 scouting report: OT Spencer Brown\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137269/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-ot-spencer-brown\";s:11:\"description\";s:372:\"The Buffalo Bills have worked tirelessly to build a strong offensive line. Protecting the franchise quarterback is essential, and president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane has done well to surround Josh Allen with an excellent group of protectors. However, that offensive line group is also opening holes for people like NFL rushing leader James […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6565:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Spencer Brown #79 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a touchdown scored by Keon Coleman against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills have worked tirelessly to build a strong offensive line. Protecting the franchise quarterback is essential, and president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane has done well to surround Josh Allen with an excellent group of protectors. However, that offensive line group is also opening holes for people like NFL rushing leader James Cook III.\n\nWhether via the draft or free agency, Beane has not been shy about ensuring that Buffalo has plenty of depth up front. Perhaps ironically, the Bills don’t have any projected starters on the offensive line who were first-round draft picks, but that same factoid also shows how well Beane and the team’s scouting staff has identified quality players on the offensive line.\n\nIn today’s edition of “91 players in 91 days,” we discuss a former third-round pick of the Bills who has developed into an elite presence at right tackle. _____________________________________________________________________________\n\nName: Spencer Brown\n\nNumber: 79\n\nPosition: RT\n\nHeight/Weight: 6’8”, 311 pounds\n\nAge: 28 (29 on 2/28/2027)\n\nExperience/Draft: 6; selected by Buffalo in the third round (No. 93 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft\n\nCollege: Northern Iowa\n\nAcquired: Third-round draft choice\n\nFinancial situation (per Spotrac): Brown enters the second year of the four year, $72 million extension he signed prior to last season. His cap hit for the 2026 season is $8.181 million. If he’s released, Buffalo would carry a dead cap charge in excess of $32 million, which they would split between this season ($9,677,000) and next season ($22,580,000). \n\n2025 Recap: Brown started at right tackle for the Bills once again last season, and he brought the nasty to the offensive line as he has for his entire career. He continued to show out as one of the best run blockers at right tackle in the NFL, earning a <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/spencer-brown/42296\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/spencer-brown/42296\">top-ten run block grade from Pro Football Focus</a>. The analytics site graded him at an 85.3 in that phase of the game, which was seventh among 89 qualifying offensive tackles. PFF wasn’t as rosy on Brown as a pass blocker, grading him at a 61.3, which was 66th among 89 qualifying offensive tackles. Overall, his grade was a 76.6, which was 20th at his position. Brown was called for <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSp00.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSp00.htm\">just four penalties</a>, a huge improvement from the 15 flags he drew during the 2025 season. He missed three games last year, sitting in Week Four against the New Orleans Saints thanks to a calf issue before he missed games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals later in the season thanks to a shoulder injury. He returned to play in time for the playoffs, though, and started both of Buffalo’s playoff contests.\n\nPositional outlook: Brown is one of six players listed at offensive tackle on the current roster. Dion Dawkins and Chase Lundt are listed only at tackle. Jude Bowry and Tylan Grable are listed at tackle and guard. Travis Clayton is listed as an offensive tackle, but he played some defensive tackle during offseason workouts.\n\n2026 Offseason: Brown says he will be ready for the first day of training camp, but he<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/injuries-bills-spencer-brown-discloses-offseason-surgery-updates-injury-before-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/injuries-bills-spencer-brown-discloses-offseason-surgery-updates-injury-before-training-camp\"> missed time this offseason</a> while he recouperated from his various injuries last season. He had a minor knee surgery this offseason, as well.\n\n2026 Season outlook: Barring something strange, Brown will be the starting right tackle once again this season. He earned every bit of that huge extension, and while injuries prevented him from playing in all 17 games last season, there’s no question that Buffalo’s offensive line is better when he’s available. Availability has really been the only question mark with Brown during his career. Only once—in 2023—did Brown play every game. However, Brown has never played fewer than 13 games in a season, either.\n\nWith a newcomer entering the line at left guard, it will be nice to see the right side continue to work as a unit, as Brown and right guard O’Cyrus Torrence will work together yet again. In terms of expected points added (EPA), the right side of Buffalo’s offensive line was tied for the <a href=\"https://x.com/NutshellSportz/status/2080999708231635357?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/NutshellSportz/status/2080999708231635357?s=20\">eleventh-best combination in the league</a> last year, as runs to that direction resulted in .07 EPA per play. Buffalo has a lot of beef on that right side, and Brown combines mountainous size with superb athleticism, which allows him to do plenty of damage at multiple levels of the defense while clearing room for a potent rushing attack. \n\nIn short, there isn’t any drama here. If Brown is healthy, he is the starter at right tackle. 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But to improve your odds of picking the right players, you need to avoid picking the wrong players. Here are some of the players I’m bypassing in my 2026 drafts. ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:23971:\"Fantasy football is easy if you pick the right players. But to improve your odds of picking the right players, you need to avoid picking the wrong players.\nHere are some of the players I’m bypassing in my 2026 drafts.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nPat Fitzmaurice’s 11 Fantasy Football Players to Avoid (2026)\nQuarterbacks\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI)</a>\nAt his midrange QB1 price, Hurts has to deliver significant rushing value to give you a satisfying return on investment. Because let’s face it: Hurts has been a pretty average passer.\nHurts has never had a 4,000-yard passing season. He averaged 201.5 passing yards per game and 7.1 yards per pass attempt last year – modest numbers. His 25 TD passes last season were a career high.\nHurts’ top target for the last four years, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ Brown</a>, is now with the Patriots. WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devonta Smith</a> and TE <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dallas-goedert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Goedert</a> are still around. The Eagles also drafted WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon</a> and TE <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/eli-stowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eli Stowers</a>, and they traded for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a>. But many of the Eagles’ top pass catchers do their best work over the middle, and Hurts traditionally hasn’t thrown there very often.\nGranted, the Eagles’ passing game could be better under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion than it was under the much-maligned Kevin Patullo. But it seems unlikely that Hurts will suddenly become a prolific passer under the direction of a first-time NFL playcaller.\nFor Hurts to be a midrange QB1 or better, he’ll have to put up big rushing numbers, and we saw his rushing numbers decline last year.\nAfter four straight years of double-digit TD runs, with an average of 13 rushing touchdowns a season over that stretch, Hurts had eight TD runs last year. The Eagles had faithfully used the “tush push” every time they got inside the opponent’s 2-yard line in recent years. But last year, the Eagles started mixing in a shovel pass to Goedert when they were near the goal line. Goedert scored six such touchdowns last season from the opponent’s 5-yard line or closer.\nHurts’ 421 rushing yards last season were a five-year low.\nWith sensational rushing yards no longer bankable, Hurts is a fade.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)</a>\nThe 25th overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft, Dart made 12 starts for the Giants and played well despite a skeleton crew of pass catchers following WR Malik Nabers’ season-ending injury.\nDart completed 63.7% of his passes, averaged 189.3 passing yards per start and 6.7 yards per attempt, and threw 15 TD passes and five interceptions.\nThe swashbuckling Dart provided much of his fantasy-football value as a runner, with 487 rushing yards and 9 TD runs.\nBut Dart was something of a crash-test dummy as a runner. He took some big hits, including one against the Bears that resulted in a concussion and forced him to miss two starts. Dart was also a sack magnet. He was dropped for sacks 35 times and had a sack rate of 9.4%.\nDart’s aggressive running is obviously a double-edged sword. Fantasy managers love those juicy rushing stats, but Dart’s recklessness could very well lead to injuries.\nDart is being drafted as a back-end QB1 and seems risky at that price.\nRunning Backs\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)</a>\nThere’s no denying that Achane is an abundantly talented player and a fun watch. He’s averaged 5.6 yards per carry for his career, he’s scored double-digit touchdowns in each of his first three NFL seasons, and he’s had 145 catches over the last two years. Achane finished RB5 in half-point PPR scoring last year.\nBut Achane will be sailing into some fierce headwinds this year.\nThe Dolphins’ Vegas win total for 2026 was 4.5 as of this writing – and it was juiced toward the under.\nMiami’s offensive line is expected to be among the worst in the league.\nThe Dolphins’ new quarterback, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis</a>, averaged 18 pass attempts per game across his three starts for the Packers over the last two seasons. Only eight of his 54 throws in those three starts went to running backs.\nIt’s possible Achane’s talent overcomes the adverse conditions he faces in 2026, but that’s not a bet I’m eager to make in the second round of fantasy football drafts.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)</a>\nFantasy managers covet high-volume RBs, so why should we turn up our noses at a running back who might average 18 or more touches a game this season?\nIt’s possible that Judkins will be reasonably priced in August, but I fear that the siren’s song of big weekly touch counts will push his ADP into uncomfortable territory.\nJudkins averaged 18.3 touches a game for the Browns as a rookie, even though he missed training camp, the preseason, and Week 1 due to legal issues resulting from an arrest for battery. He ran for 75 or more yards in six of his 14 games and scored seven touchdowns.\nIn Week 16, Judkins dislocated his right ankle and fractured his fibula. Not only is he coming off a significant injury, but Judkins will be playing in a Browns offense expected to be among the league’s most anemic, and he’ll be running behind a completely remade offensive line composed of guys who haven’t played together.\nJudkins’ current ADP has him coming off the board in the middle of the fifth round, which isn’t egregious. But you’d probably be better off with one of the receivers available in that range – players such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle (RB – CAR)</a>\nAs of this writing, there was only about a half-round difference in the ADPs of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a>, the top two running backs on the Steelers’ depth chart. Warren was at RB30, 80th overall. Dowdle was at RB32, 86th overall.\nI know some people who prefer Dowdle, and the rationale seems to be that, because Dowdle became the Cowboys’ lead back in Mike McCarthy’s final season as Dallas’ head coach, he will be the lead back in McCarthy’s first season as Pittsburgh’s head coach.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a> is the prism through which we should view the Steelers’ backfield. The 42-year-old Rodgers is now immobile and seems less willing than ever to stand in the pocket and get hit. He’s going to want to play with a running back who can block for him and be a safety valve as a receiver. Steelers RBs accounted for 25.4% of team targets last season – the second-highest percentage in the league behind only the 49ers, who have pass-catching RB extraordinaire <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a>.\nWarren has averaged 2.6 receptions per game and 1.41 yards per route run over his career. Dowdle has averaged 1.4 receptions per game and 1.05 yards per route run over his career.\nWarren received a PFF pass-blocking grade of 72.0 last season, which is very good. Dowdle received a PFF pass-blocking grade of 24.6 last year, which is awful.\nMy money is on Warren as Pittsburgh’s primary running back this year, and it’s possible Dowdle has a smaller role than some expect.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/woody-marks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woody Marks (RB – HOU)</a>\nMarks wasn’t supposed to be the Texans’ lead back in his rookie year, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-mixon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Mixon</a> missed the entire season with a foot injury, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nick-chubb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Chubb</a> appeared to be out of gas. Marks averaged 3.6 yards per carry during the regular season and ranked 50th in yards after contact per attempt among running backs with at least 80 carries.\nThe Texans signed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> to be their lead back, which means Marks can slide back into the third-down role to which he’s better suited. But a third-down role might not be especially lucrative in Houston. The Texans have arguably the best defense in the league and figure to have a lot of run-friendly game scripts.\nThere are better darts to throw at a running back than Marks.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/cheat-sheets/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWide Receivers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (WR – KC)</a>\nIt’s easy to understand the appeal of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a> in fantasy football. Over the last two years, he’s averaged 6.4 catches and 71.6 receiving yards per game, with eight touchdowns in 12 regular-season games.\nRice has terrible personal judgment. He was involved in a high-speed street-racing incident in Dallas in 2024 that caused a multi-car crash, resulting in injuries. He pleaded guilty to third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury.\nIn May, Rice violated the terms of his probation by testing positive for marijuana and was ordered to serve 30 days in jail. He recently had cleanup surgery on his knee and had to do his rehab in a Texas jail.\nThere were drafts in which I took the discount on Rice last year, when everyone knew he would have to serve a six-game suspension at the start of the season. He had a late-sixth-round ADP, and I got him cheaper than that in a couple of home leagues.\nNow, Rice has an ADP of WR12 (30th overall). I’m fleeing at that price.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams (WR – LAR)</a>\nThe venerable Adams has enjoyed a splendid career, but he’s 33 now, he plays with target hog <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a>, and a huge percentage of Adams’ 2025 production came from touchdowns.\nAdams led the league with 14 TD catches last season. He scored a touchdown on 23.3% of his catches and 12.3% of his targets. In all likelihood, those percentages are unsustainable.\nAdams averaged 4.3 catches and 56.4 receiving yards per game in 2025 – his lowest totals in those two categories since his second year in the league in 2015.\nRams QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a> averaged 35.1 pass attempts per game last season and might not need to throw as often this year now that the Rams have added superstar edge rusher <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/myles-garrett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Myles Garrett</a> and some high-quality cornerbacks, which will help them smother opponents defensively and lead to run-friendly game scripts.\nLet someone else chase last year’s touchdowns.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC)</a>\nIt could be a colossal mistake to fade a former first-round draft pick who had 1,282 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie.\nBut Year 2 for BTJ was rough: 48 catches for 707 yards and two touchdowns. His drop rate was 11%. His yards per route run fell by a full yard, from 2.45 to 1.45. The passer rating on throws to BTJ went from 106.2 as a rookie to 81.2 last year.\nAnd when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> was really cooking down the stretch last season, averaging 265 yards and throwing 18 TD passes over the final seven games of the regular season, Thomas was not getting his fair share of the spoils. He played in six of those seven games and averaged 3.0 receptions and 47.8 yards per game, and he caught just one of those 18 TD passes.\nIn fairness, BTJ was banged up for much of last season. He had a wrist injury early on that he seemed to be favoring when he caught only seven of his first 25 targets in the first three weeks of the season. He injured his shoulder at midseason, although he didn’t miss any time. And he missed three games with a high-ankle sprain in the second half of the season.\nThe question is whether the promise of a healthier season is enough for us to buy back in.\nFor me, it is not.\nFor one thing, a lot of BTJ’s rookie-year production came with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mac-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Jones</a> at quarterback, not <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a>. With Lawrence at QB in the first nine games of the season, BTJ averaged 5.9 targets, 3.9 catches and 66.1 yards per game. Which isn’t bad. But from Week 10 on, when it was Jones at quarterback for all but 10 pass attempts in one partial game for Lawrence, BTJ averaged 10.0 targets, 6.5 catches and 85.9 yards per game.\nThe target competition is stiffer now, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers</a> joining the team midway through the 2025 season and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> looking like a breakout star late in the year. The Jags say two-way player <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a> will be deployed primarily as a cornerback this year, but he’s a potential wild card as a target thief.\nThis just doesn’t seem like an ecosystem that sets up well for a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> bounce-back.\nTight Ends\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride (TE – ARI)</a>\nMcBride has a top-20 ADP after a season in which he had 126 catches for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns – more than double the number of touchdowns he’d had in any previous season.\nThe Cardinals led the league in pass attempts last season. That won’t happen again – not after Arizona spent the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft on RB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a>. The Cardinals are also highly motivated to get third-year WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> more involved after two disappointing seasons.\nMcBride had 169 targets last season, 51 more than the next most targeted tight end. Only two wide receivers had more targets than McBride last season: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a>.\nMcBride’s target total will fall victim to the laws of gravity. The Cardinals could easily have 100 fewer pass attempts than they had last season. And some of those passes will probably be thrown by third-round rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carson-beck.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22953\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carson Beck</a>, who’s likely to get a multi-game audition. Beck’s first taste of NFL action probably won’t be pretty.\nIt’s not as if we should expect McBride to flop, but I worry he won’t produce the sort of numbers to justify taking him with a mid-second-round pick.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid</a> played 302 snaps last season, according to Pro Football Reference – about 25 snaps a game.\nKincaid’s efficiency numbers were great: 14.6 yards per catch, 11.7 yards per target, 2.70 yards per route run. Those are terrific numbers for a tight end.\nBut because he was a part-time player, Kincaid had 39 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns and was the TE18 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring, TE10 in fantasy football points per game.\nKincaid tore his PCL two seasons ago. He didn’t have surgery and apparently isn’t planning to. Bills GM Brandon Beane has talked about the team needing to manage his workload.\nThe Bills seemed to be managing his workload last year, and Kincaid was barely fantasy-relevant, even though he was wildly efficient as a pass catcher. 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sound\";s:4:\"link\";s:149:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160857/ricky-pearsall-waiting-to-have-surgery-on-pcl-wasnt-avoidance-it-was-medically-sound\";s:11:\"description\";s:318:\"Ricky Pearsall is currently out of the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp with a PCL injury, and initial reports say he might be out for much longer than that. While it did give us the return of Deebo Samuel to fill the wide receiver spot in an extended Pearsall absence, it’s rather concerning for Pearsall, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4890:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 17: Ricky Pearsall #1 of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room before the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 41-6. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nRicky Pearsall is <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160788/49ers-have-concern-about-ricky-pearsalls-knee-swelling-jordan-james-and-malik-mustapha-also-have-injuries\">currently out of the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp</a> with a P<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160822/49ers-insider-says-not-to-expect-ricky-pearsall-to-make-any-contributions-in-2026\">CL injury, and initial reports say he might be out for much longer</a> than that. While it did <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-free-agency/160831/deebo-samuel-is-back-with-the-49ers-on-a-one-year-deal\">give us the return of Deebo Samuel</a> to fill the wide receiver spot in an extended Pearsall absence, it’s rather concerning for Pearsall, a player who had little issue in college dealing with injuries, getting another season derailed due to an injury. \n\nThis injury was <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/154016/49ers-injury-updates-ricky-pearsall-re-aggravated-his-pcl-and-has-an-additional-injury\">re-aggravated in December of 2025</a>, and so now, in 2026 training camp, the wide receiver is going to be considering surgery? As you might expect, this has some fans questioning the timing. Why did he wait until 49ers training camp when symptoms showed up to now be considering an operation when he could have done it during the offseason? \n\nOh the timing! Oh the bad medical advice! Oh, that’s actually what doctors recommend. \n\nOn X, Dr. Nirav Pandya went over why these cases usually avoid surgery until it’s a last resort: \n\n\nRe: PCL injuries and the Rickey Pearsall situation. In general, the vast majority of PCL injuries are managed non-operatively; especially if they are isolated. If patients become symptomatic (swelling, pain, or instability), then surgery can be performed. Sometimes the symptoms…— Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. (@DrNiravPandya) <a href=\"https://x.com/DrNiravPandya/status/2082595696558162392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe post has that “show more” button, so here’s what else was said in the same post regarding surgery: \n\n\nSometimes the symptoms won’t creep up until players really start doing intensive activities. The reason to try and delay PCL surgery is that reconstruction has a long recovery process (9-12 months) and results are mixed; especially at an agility position like WR.\n\n\nThe word is ‘mixed results’. Not every player returns from a surgery the same way they were before. Sure, the 49ers and Pearsall could have decided surgery was the best option last year, but then they open up a whole new mess of potential problems. While Pearsall’s future in the NFL may be uncertain, the surgery would add another wrinkle to the uncertainty. \n\nWhat I’m getting at is it wasn’t some ill-advised decision to leave surgery until absolutely necessary and avoiding surgery wasn’t an option Pearsall or the 49ers were going for—it’s generally what is recommended. Pearsall practiced, then symptoms appeared during training camp. These are not paper cuts; they take months to heal on their own without surgery. \n\nThere’s nothing Pearsall could have done differently, according to many medical professionals. Now it might be time for the last resort. \n\n“The data on these is not good surgically,” <a href=\"https://x.com/DrJesseMorse/status/2082939232754999676?s=20\">Dr. Jesse Morse said </a>on X when discussing the injury. \n\nSo basically, rehab and rest are the first steps to recovery from this injury. Going <a href=\"https://x.com/LombardiHimself/status/2082679945135112393?s=20\">under the knife is a last resort</a> due to the risks and complications. \n\nSurgery still isn’t official either; it’s just an option and something discussed. An “if” of sorts. The first step was to see if this would heal on its own. 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One of the men who block for Baker is publicly supporting the player.On the key question of whether Mayfield is a \"franchise quarterback,\" Bucs guard Cody Mauch said this to reporters on Friday, via Abby DiSalvo of the Tampa Bay Times: “<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2026/07/31/bucs-guard-cody-mauch-has-baker-mayfields-back-amid-contract-fallout/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialNewsDesk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One hundred percent</a>. He for sure is.”Mauch knows Mayfield\'s malcontentedness with his contract won\'t affect him on the field.“It sucks to see him go through this and whatnot, but it’s not going to change his mentality, the way he plays,” Mauch said. “He’s talked a lot about it, but he’s just going to go and play ball.” The fact that other players are being asked about Mayfield\'s contract makes it a distraction by definition. But the side issue will subside quickly.“The biggest thing we took away from it is that we’re playing ball now,\" Mauch said. \"He’s not worried about contract stuff. It’s all about the 2026 Bucs.\"Come 2027, it may be all about Baker leaving the Bucs.“It’s unfortunate, but he’s gonna go ball out and it’s gonna get made right,” Mauch said. “No doubt in my mind he’s gonna do that and get even more money, so it’s gonna work out better for him in the end.”With the NFL evolving into a one-year-at-a-time league, it\'s easier than it used to be for the players to forget about anything but this year. That\'s what the Tampa Bay players should do, and Mauch has given them the key talking points for their own inevitable questions about Baker\'s contract brouhaha.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785590665;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1233;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"938bc1fd958068800f050848bd9518a7\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"L.A. Rams News: Somehow Deebo Samuel returned\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144870/la-rams-news-deebo-samuel-donald\";s:11:\"description\";s:298:\"Deebo Samuel is back with the San Francisco 49ers, and he’s older than ever, so you can say he’s not the player he once was, but I’ll say he likely still has enough juice to give the Los Angeles Rams some trouble. Samuel has made some big plays against L.A. over his career. I’d label […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6953:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Defensive tackles Aaron Donald #99 and Sebastian Joseph-Day #69 of the Los Angeles Rams stop wide receiver Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDeebo Samuel is back with the San Francisco 49ers, and he’s older than ever, so you can say he’s not the player he once was, but I’ll say he likely still has enough juice to give the Los Angeles Rams some trouble. \n\nSamuel has made some big plays against L.A. over his career. I’d label him a “Rams Killer”, so to speak. I understand the Rams should have a much-improved defense over last season, and potentially once of the best units they’ve ever had, but we don’t know that yet. \n\nWhat we do know is that when Samuel plays the Rams, he’s historically done well. Whether Deebo gets stats or not, I can recall plenty of times he and his 49ers earned the win. \n\nWe’ll see how he does in 2026. Meanwhile the Rams may be having a reunion of their own if Aaron Donald comes back. So, we may see Samuel and Donald face-off once again. Oh, what fun.\n\nThank you for checking out Turf Show Times, have a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-evans-deebo-samuel-is-a-hell-of-a-pickup-for-us\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-evans-deebo-samuel-is-a-hell-of-a-pickup-for-us\">Mike Evans: Deebo Samuel is a hell of a pickup for us</a> (nbcsports)\n\n““<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201915-49ers-stars-expect-version-samuel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I love the way he plays the game</a>,” Evans said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I think he’s going to bring what he brought before to the team — that energy, that versatility. Hell of a pickup for us.”\n\nSamuel spent his first six seasons with San Francisco before the club traded him to the Commanders last year. In 16 games for Washington in 2025, he recorded 72 catches for 727 yards with five touchdowns while taking 17 carries for 75 yards with a TD.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-empties-rams-notebook-training-camp-stop-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-empties-rams-notebook-training-camp-stop-2026\">Albert Breer Empties His Rams Notebook From Training Camp Stop</a> (si.com)\n\n“The buzz about the new guys is very real. <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/inside-rams-browns-negotiation-myles-garrett-trade\">Myles Garrett has been, believe it or not, better than advertised</a>, has fit in seamlessly and should benefit from having a deep, loaded group of defensive linemen around him. And Trent McDuffie has checked every box, as a guy who can play field, boundary and slot corner, and is a tough, physical tone-setter—I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s a captain in his first year as a Ram. The team believes he can become perhaps the NFL’s best defensive back in a role not unlike the one that Jalen Ramsey (who, admittedly, is a bigger, more physically imposing player) played in Los Angeles. Those two guys alone should make a very significant difference, and that’s with all due respect to Jared Verse, who was part of the cost of getting Garrett.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-day-5-rams-training-camp-2026-myles-garrett-davante-adams-stetson-bennett-ty-simpson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-day-5-rams-training-camp-2026-myles-garrett-davante-adams-stetson-bennett-ty-simpson\">10 Observations from Day 5 of 2026 Rams Training Camp: First padded practice; Myles Garrett and Davante Adams scheduled rest day; Stetson Bennett IV and Ty Simpson impress; defensive standouts in run-heavy practice</a> (therams.com)\n\n“LOS ANGELES – After the day off on Thursday, the Rams got back out on the turf on Friday for the first practice with full pads. Day 5 was the first day of Rams Training Camp presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union at LMU where Los Angeles put on the pads.\n\nWith it being Day 1 of the second four-day practice block, and therefore a scheduled off day for starter Matthew Stafford, the first-team offense was led by Stetson Bennett IV, which also meant an extended look at Ty Simpson leading the second-team offense, with both players having a solid day. Meanwhile, other wide receivers got extra reps with today being a scheduled off day for Davante Adams. The defense remained consistent with standouts from defensive end Poona Ford and cornerback Alex Johnson as defensive end Myles Garrett had a scheduled off day.\n\nSenior staff writer Stu Jackson spent the afternoon watching the offense, while staff writer Zach Edwards watched the defense. Here are 10 things that stood out:“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144805/la-rams-news-garrett-donald-nfl?commentID=fd58e401-4dfa-4188-8d87-0e31e0eed771\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144805/la-rams-news-garrett-donald-nfl?commentID=fd58e401-4dfa-4188-8d87-0e31e0eed771\">Random Ramsdom Fandom:</a>\n\n“As the season approaches, I have to say that this off-season has been one of the most epic in recent Rams history. With all the moves that took place, the addition of Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, the controversial 1st round draft pick, Ty Simpson, and the trade of Jared Verse for Myles Garrett, then you top that off with the rumors of an Aaron Donald return, it seems that anything less than a Super Bowl victory would be a big busted bubble!! Especially since last season ended in the NFC Championship with a narrow loss to the eventual Super Bowl winner. The Rams have more than adequately addressed their areas of weakness, including Special Teams, with a new ST coach, Ventrone and ST ace, LB Stuard. I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to a Super Bowl in Sofi Stadium with the host team, the Los Angeles Rams, lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy when it’s all said and done!!\n\nGO RAMS!!!“ -AntmanGee\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785589236;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1234;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"52bcbfd3fc44cc195526e195df3fb382\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Question of the Day: Who Will Lead the Team in Rushing Yards?\";s:4:\"link\";s:152:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/119076/question-of-the-day-who-will-lead-the-team-in-rushing-yards-dandre-swift-kyle-monangai\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"With D’Andre Swift in the final year of his contract and former 7th round steal Kyle Monangai entering year two after an incredibly productive rookie season, I can’t help but wonder who Ben Johnson will feed more this season, so I thought I would ask the question here: Who will lead the Chicago Bears in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1903:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Kyle Monangai #25 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after making a play during the first quarter of an NFL divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWith D’Andre Swift in the final year of his contract and former 7th round steal Kyle Monangai entering year two after an incredibly productive rookie season, I can’t help but wonder who Ben Johnson will feed more this season, so I thought I would ask the question here:\n\nWho will lead the Chicago Bears in rushing? \n\nLet’s first take a look at each player’s stats from last season.\n\nD’Andre Swift: 1,087 yards on 223 attempts (4.9 ypc) with 9 rushing TDs – 16 games with 16 starts\n\nKyle Monanagai: 783 yards on 169 attempts (4.6 ypc) with 5 rush TDs – 17 games with 1 start\n\nTogether, these two proved to be exceptional complements for the 205 Chicago Bears offense and helped the team rank 3rd league-wide with 2,456 rushing yards behind only the Bills and Ravens. And while the one-two punch of both players certainly led to such a high ranking, it was, and I predict will continue to be Swift’s backfield in 2026.\n\nThat said, I do not expect the former Georgia Bulldog to return in 2027 as next year’s draft is LOADED with talented backs who would complement Monangai equally as well at a lower price and for years to come.\n\n\n\nWhat about you? 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The team is expecting that he’ll live up to his athletic potential after a disappointing rookie season. The Giants are hoping that Carter can become the kind of impact player they envisioned when […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4234:\"\n\n\n \n Abdul Carter | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New York Giants are hoping for, and expecting, big things from edge defender Abdul Carter as he enters his second year.\n\nThe team is expecting that he’ll live up to his athletic potential after a disappointing rookie season. The Giants are hoping that Carter can become the kind of impact player they envisioned when selecting him with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. \n\nFor his part, Carter has his sights set just a bit higher than being an impact player on defense. He wants to be, and believes he can be, the best defender in the NFL.\n\n“I want to be Defensive Player of the Year,” Carter said, when asked about his goals. \n\nThis isn’t some far-off goal for Carter, either. He believes he can do it.\n\n“Absolutely,” he said. “I know what I’m capable of. I know if I put the work in and believe in myself, trust in myself, trust in my teammates, trust in my coaching, I can be whoever I want to be.”\n\nIf the first three days of training camp are any indication, Carter is at the very least a problem for opposing offensive linemen. He was credited with multiple sacks on Thursday and followed that up with at least one more on Friday. Carter has been a consistent presence in the offensive backfield, and a highly disruptive force behind the line of scrimmage. \n\nIn a change from his rookie camp, Carter has been primarily working on the defensive right, over the left tackle. He insists that he’ll be moving around as camp progresses, saying, “I’m in one spot right now, but I’m still going to be moving around. I’m going to be over the guards, be over the centers. It’s going to be fun.”\n\nBut for now the coaches seem to be controlling variables for Carter, only sending him against the left tackle. But he also isn’t rushing against just any left tackle, he’s rushing against one of the NFL’s best in Andrew Thomas. The battles between the two have been some of the highlights of camp over the first three days. \n\nFor his part, Thomas has complimented both Carter’s athletic prowess as well as his improvement since last season. \n\n“He can work edges really well,” Thomas said on Thursday. “Part of that is that he’s not a super tall rusher. He’s bending down with good ankle flexion. He’s really low to the ground, but he also has a good change of direction, so you can’t just anticipate which way he’s going to go, because he can cut off both feet.\n\n“He’s stringing his moves together better. He’s using his power more, and you can tell he just has a better understanding for different types of blocks, different types of attacks, recognizing play schemes.”\n\nFor his part, Carter is grateful to go against a great left tackle who will push him to excel. \n\n“I’m still growing,” Carter said. “But it means a lot coming from him [Thomas], especially the guys he’s been against, how long he’s been doing that at a high level.\n\n“Andrew, he’s the best of the best. Whenever we’re going against each other, we get the most out of each other. If I beat him, I’m going to let him hear about it, but he’s the best of the best.”\n\nCarter has gotten the better of Thomas several times so far. Though, in fairness to both players, pads haven’t gone on yet, which does give the pass rusher a distinct advantage. But, as the saying goes, “To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best.” \n\nIt follows then, that practicing against, and beating, one of the best left tackles in the NFL is a good first step if Carter wants to achieve his goal of being the Defensive Player of the Year.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785589200;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";i:1;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";i:2;s:27:\"New York Giants Transcripts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12574;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Abdul Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1236;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5f38a1006a36e70a321fd4d29a4e1a9e\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Ravens’ pass rush dominates 3rd day of training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/83566/ravens-pass-rush-dominates-3rd-day-of-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:360:\"Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver was all smiles after Friday’s training camp practice. He had reason to be. His defense had just closed practice with four straight red zone stops. Second-year safety Malaki Starks capped off the final stand with an interception that forced the offense to do push-ups before heading into The Castle. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2771:\"\n\n\n \n OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - JULY 29: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Baltimore Ravens participates in a drill on the first day of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on July 29, 2026 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nBaltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver was all smiles after Friday’s training camp practice.\n\nHe had reason to be. His defense had just closed practice with four straight red zone stops. Second-year safety Malaki Starks capped off the final stand with an interception that forced the offense to do push-ups before heading into The Castle. \n\nOn that play and several others, the Ravens’ pass rushers made an impact, consistently forcing the quarterbacks to throw off-platform or out of rhythm. Trey Hendrickson, who struggled against left tackle Ronnie Stanley during his time as a Bengal, has gotten the better of his new teammate a number of times to open camp. Mike Green has given right tackle Roger Rosengarten fits, and Tavius Robinson has wreaked havoc from multiple spots along the defensive line. \n\nUndrafted rookie Ethan Burke has also flashed. On Friday, he combined with UDFA defensive tackle Aaron Graves for back-to-back pressures, including a well-executed stunt/loop that sent Burke into the quarterback’s lap. The 6-foot-6, 257-pound Texas product is high-cut but a fluid mover with surprising bend. He could be a dark horse for the fifth spot in the edge rusher room. \n\nWhat’s more, Baltimore has been able to generate this consistent pressure without their top three interior rushers: Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, and Calais Campbell. Once all of his options are at his disposal, Weaver thinks his job as DC will be “pretty easy.”\n\n“You do not have to try to scheme up free runners or things like that,” he said. “You can use the complexity of illusion to let those guys go win.” \n\nWeaver could be hinting at the Ravens’ plan for their revamped pass rush. Streamlining edge rushers’ responsibilities and using more line games on the interior are both ways to get home with four while maintaining numbers in coverage. 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We all know Sam Darnold is due to get paid something spectacular soon enough, especially if this upcoming season turns out half as positive as most of os predict. When the time comes, how much are you willing to shell out? What percentage of the cap should QB1 take […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4781:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe question lingers, easy and free. We all know Sam Darnold is due to get paid something spectacular soon enough, especially if this upcoming season turns out half as positive as most of os predict. When the time comes, how much are you willing to shell out? What percentage of the cap should QB1 take up on a team with consistent championship aspirations? Maybe because it’s not your money, you don’t even care? Let us know in the comments below. Should be a good one. Happy Saturday. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!\n\n#np Spissky by Phoebe Rings\n\nSeattle Seahawks News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seasidejoe.com/p/how-much-seahawks-saved-by-not-re\">How much Seahawks saved by not re-signing free agent ‘losses’ – Seaside Joe </a>4 free agent replacements, $75 million in extra cap space\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/sam-darnold-uninterested-in-narratives-focused-on-seattle-seahawks-defending-title\">Sam Darnold uninterested in narratives, focused on Seahawks defending title – Seattle Sports </a>“It’s not about what I’ve done or what I’m going to do, it’s about what I’m doing right now,” Darnold said.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/5-observations-from-day-6-of-2026-seahawks-training-camp\">5 Observations From Day 6 Of 2026 Seahawks Training Camp – Seahawks.com </a>Notes and observations from Day 6 of Seahawks training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-get-physical-in-heated-practice-notebook/\">Seahawks get physical in heated practice | Notebook – The Seattle Times </a>The Hard Knocks crew undoubtedly got some prime footage for their show after the Seahawks had a few dustups at their sixth practice of training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/camp-takeaways-tempers-flare-tight-ends-explode-seattle-seahawks-sixth-practice\">Camp Takeaways: Tempers Flare, Tight Ends Explode for Seahawks in Heated Sixth Practice – Emerald City Spectrum </a>Calling themselves a brotherhood, the Seattle Seahawks have as tight knit of a locker room as any to be found in the NFL, which played a crucial role in their recent run to a Super Bowl LX title.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi/seahawks-rookie-report-who-is-rising-and-falling-on-the-depth-chart\">Seahawks Rookie Report: Who Is Rising and Falling on the Depth Chart? – si.com </a>The Seattle Seahawks have some talented rookies making noise during training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49427699/seattle-seahawks-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 Seattle Seahawks training camp: Latest intel, updates – ESPN.com </a>The Seahawks’ second practice in pads brought their first fight of this year’s training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv6Ekc-BU9g\">Seahawks Training Camp Week 1 Recap: Biggest Standouts, Moves & Rumors with Mookie Alexander – The Hawks Eye w/ Bryce Coutts </a>We’re LIVE tonight at 7 PM PT with Mookie Alexander for a complete recap of the first week of Seahawks training camp!\n\nNFC West News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/92907/cardinals-roster-training-camp-st-outlook\">Cardinals roster: Training Camp ST Outlook – Revenge of the Birds </a>There is a segment of every NFL team that most fans don’t take any time to absorb and discuss. Until something goes wrong. The Arizona Cardinals have players in this group as well, commonly called the special teams group.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160852/san-francisco-49ers-news-sign-two-pass-catchers-deebo-samuel-return-trenton-irwin-josiah-deguara\">49ers sign two more pass catchers on Friday after Deebo Samuel addition – Niners Nation </a>The Niners are adding more pass catching depth.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-history/144801/rams-history-live-action-spider-man-release\">How Rams have fared during every Spider-Man release year – Turf Show Times </a>The start of training camp marked a “Brand New Day” for the Rams\n\nFeed Post of the Day\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785589200;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Pre-Snap Reads\";i:1;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4943;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Sam Darnold\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1238;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ea90c298d152a5fe33a7fa93b35e9cd5\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Jaydon Blue is pushing for more reps in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:110:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211602/jaydon-blue-training-camp-practice-roster-reps\";s:11:\"description\";s:299:\"The Dallas Cowboys have set up shop for training camp in Oxnard, California. Like there always is at this time of year, there were plenty of things to monitor as the Cowboys look to get back to playoffs for the first time since 2023. One of them is the progression of running back Jaydon Blue. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3534:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Jaydon Blue #23 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys have set up shop for training camp in Oxnard, California. Like there always is at this time of year, there were plenty of things to monitor as the Cowboys look to get back to playoffs for the first time since 2023. One of them is the progression of running back Jaydon Blue.\n\nWhen Blue came to Dallas a year ago after being drafted in the fifth round out of Texas, there were expectations that he would be a contributor immediately. Unfortunately, Blue struggled with things like consistency and maturity, which are vital parts of being a professional. With that said, Cowboys’ head coach Brian Schottenheimer marveled about the growth of Blue this offseason <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/young-player-changes-narrative-one-week-into-otas-jaydon-blue/\">last month during OTAs</a>.\n\nAll of that is excellent, but Blue still came to Oxnard needing an outstanding camp as he battles for RB2 reps behind Javonte Williams. In the first two days of practice, Blue has done just that.\n\nBlue’s explosiveness is his biggest attribute. During the first practice Wednesday, he displayed that by breaking off touchdown run of over 40 yards. It continued on Thursday when Blue made a nice cutback run for another huge gain.\n\n\nJaydon Blue <a href=\"https://t.co/vkHhApDWf8\">pic.twitter.com/vkHhApDWf8</a>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmachota/status/2082553465105265022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJaydon Blue breaking out into the open for the second day in a row <a href=\"https://t.co/vsJv4CXmqi\">pic.twitter.com/vsJv4CXmqi</a>— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2082916210661110151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis is what Blue has to do. Stack good days on top of good days. His talent is undeniable, anyone can see that. However, availability and consistency are the two most important things for any player, and Blue is taking the right steps to bring those things together. Williams had a very good season in 2025, but he had to shoulder such a load that he did wear down some as the season came to an end. That’s what makes the development of Blue so important.\n\nHe’s a weapon that can flip the field with one touch due to his speed. It’s a perfect complement to Williams and his tough and gritty running style. He’s the type of asset that can take an offense that’s already one of the better units in the league to an even higher level. In addition to giving Williams less of a load, Blue’s progression gives quarterback Dak Prescott another guy that he can count on in the running game to make his job easier. This will allow him to carve up opposing defenses with play-action, which is something he does extremely well.\n\nBlue won’t win more reps easily, especially with guys like Phil Mafah and Malik Davis looking to get on the field as well. Nonetheless, if Blue’s trajectory keeps trending upward, he’s going to see the field quite a bit in 2026.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785589200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaydon Blue\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1239;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"05bdcc7c000a5315791eee9492868e9a\";s:5:\"title\";s:95:\"Eagles News: NFL insider says it’s “for sure much quieter” in Philly with A.J. Brown gone\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178336/eagles-news-nfl-insider-says-its-for-sure-much-quieter-in-philly-with-a-j-brown-gone\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Ian Rapoport aims subtle dig towards A.J. Brown following his Philadelphia Eagles exit – HITC“Well, first of all, the no A.J. Brown is certainly different. I mean, we’ve talked about A.J. Brown as it relates to the Philadelphia Eagles for two years, and here it’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:17318:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 29: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 runs a drill during the Philadelphia Eagles training camp on July 29th, 2026 at Jefferson Health Training Complex in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hitc.com/ian-rapoport-aims-subtle-dig-towards-a-j-brown-following-his-philadelphia-eagles-exit/\">Ian Rapoport aims subtle dig towards A.J. Brown following his Philadelphia Eagles exit – HITC</a> “Well, first of all, the no A.J. Brown is certainly different. I mean, we’ve talked about A.J. Brown as it relates to the Philadelphia Eagles for two years, and here it’s just much quieter,” said Ian Rapoport on The Pat McAfee Show. “There’s always noise around the Eagles. In the news world, we are always going to talk about them, but it’s not the same. It’s not like, “A.J. said this today, how do you react?” It is for sure much quieter.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178320/jalen-carter-contract-details-extension-weight-bonus-information\">Jalen Carter contract: Extension details, void years, and “weight bonus” – BGN</a> The Eagles signed Jalen Carter to a four-year extension just as training camp began. We learned that it was a $152 million deal, and now we know some more about how Howie Roseman structured things — and, you guessed it, utilized void years to cushion the cap.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-observations-training-camp-jalen-carter/744769/\">Roob’s Bonus Observations: Eagles thrilled with a humble, motivated Jalen Carter – NBCSP</a> When you’re Darius Cooper and you’re undrafted and low man on the depth chart and the Eagles just added four wide receivers this offseason, you really have to find ways to stand out in limited reps. Cooper sure did that Wednesday. He made a number of good catches, most notably a diving snag of a Jalen Hurts pass down the middle of the field. What was particularly impressive was that Cooper held onto the ball after landing hard. These are the things Cooper did to make the team last year, but the WR room is deeper this year and it won’t be easy for him to stick. But if he keeps making plays like that, especially in the preseason games, he’s going to force the Eagles to make a very difficult decision.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-s-top-five-defensive-tackles-in-2026-jeffery-simmons-at-no-1-what-about-aaron-donald\">NFL’s top five defensive tackles in 2026: Jeffery Simmons at No. 1; what about Aaron Donald? – NFL.com</a> JALEN CARTER — If this list were based solely on talent and tools, Carter would be the undisputed No. 1 player at the position. Checking in at 6-3 and 314 pounds, the No. 9 overall pick from the 2023 NFL Draft is a freak athlete with violent hands and a nasty disposition. The two-time Pro Bowler flashes “take over the game” ability when he is locked in, but his inconsistent motor and focus prevent him from dominating from the opening snap to the final whistle. That said, the steady stream of highlights makes it hard to ignore his talents as a splash-play specialist. Although he only managed to play 11 games in an erratic 2025 campaign, Carter can vault to the top of the chart if he turns it up a notch and decides he wants to dominate games week in and week out.\n\n<a href=\"https://allphly.com/eagles/eagles-jalen-carter-contract-howie-roseman-nfl-hurts-jordan-davis/\">Jalen Hurts is putting his money on Jalen Carter; Howie Roseman and the Eagles organization, even more so – PHLY</a> Jalen Hurts’ wife put a five-dollar bill in his backpack when the Eagles’ quarterback reported for training camp Tuesday. We don’t know why – after the first workout of camp Wednesday, Hurts told reporters it was “an inside joke.” Hurts brought it up because he said he’d arrived at the team facility Tuesday, and he’d learned defensive tackle Jalen Carter had agreed to a reported four-year, $152 million contract extension, with $106 million in guarantees. “I smacked it on his chest and said, ‘Let me put a five on top of that,’” Hurts said. “He’s a great competitor, great player. He was disrupting practice out there today. I’m just excited for him to be able to focus on what’s to come.” That was the importance of general manager Howie Roseman getting Carter’s deal done before Wednesday’s first workout. Players don’t really hold out of training camp anymore, there are stiff fines for that. They do hold in, showing up but watching from the sidelines as their teammates work. That was the case Wednesday with Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson and Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The Eagles, trying to get out of the gate fresh and rested after a too-long offseason, didn’t need any of that. Carter, coming off a frustrating year marred by shoulder injuries, didn’t need any of that.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-training-camp-cornerback-riq-woolen-brian-dawkins-20260801.html\">After meeting a legend, ‘rare guy’ Riq Woolen is even more fired up about being an Eagle – Inquirer</a> Riq Woolen stopped in his tracks. Following Thursday’s practice, the newest Eagles defensive back was sprinting off the field when he was waved down by one of his all-time favorite players: Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins. Woolen — who is the second tallest cornerback in the league — was enamored by the Eagles legend’s build at 52 years old. “He’s big as hell,” Woolen said with a laugh. “I didn’t expect him to be that big, bro.” People inside the building have been saying similar things about Woolen since he signed with the Eagles. Woolen, 27, is not your typical corner. Whereas other defensive backs stand at an average height of 5-foot-11 according to Joker Mag, Woolen has an impressive 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame. This physical advantage made him a Pro Bowler in 2022 and a key cog in the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run last season. These traits are the reason why general manager Howie Roseman handed him a one-year deal worth up to $15 million in March. With Woolen, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean in the defensive backfield, the Eagles now have three Pro Bowl cornerbacks for the first time in team history. So, how are things going with this potentially dominant trio so far? “It’s pretty cool because it’s just learning how to fit in with these guys,” Woolen said Thursday. “I know my personality, I get along well with everybody. So just being able to become close with these guys, that’s all I really care about.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jordan-mailata-if-stadiums-are-grass-for-the-world-cup-that-should-be-bare-minimum-for-us\">Jordan Mailata: If stadiums are grass for the World Cup, that should be bare minimum for us – PFT</a> Jordan Mailata has spent his NFL career playing for the Eagles, so he’s accustomed to his home field playing surface being grass. But Mailata also just watched the World Cup get played in NFL stadiums across the nation and all of those games were also played on grass, including in places where the surface is normally turf. As a member of the NFC East, Mailata plays at MetLife Stadium and AT&T Stadium every year — two of several sites that converted to grass for the World Cup. As Philadelphia’s NFLPA rep, Mailata has added his voice to the many who are calling for all NFL games to be played on grass, particularly in light of what we all saw this summer.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/171350/how-philadelphia-eagles-jalen-carter-extension-impacts-seattle-seahawks-murphy-williams\">How the Eagles extension of Jalen Carter impacts the Seahawks – Field Gulls</a> Williams is unquestionably in a different category than Carter or Murphy, neither of which has yet to reach their prime. At 32 years of age Williams is in the home stretch of his career, but coming off a second-team All Pro season in 2025 and back to back Pro Bowl selections, the extension Williams signs will certainly not be small, and it will undoubtedly provide another anchor point of supporting evidence towards the value of an extension for defensive linemen across the NFL, including Murphy. Further, any agent negotiating an extension for a high-level defensive lineman is all but certain to cite the recent Carter extension as evidence of a higher market for the position group as a whole, meaning that between now and whenever Murphy and the Seahawks enter contract extension talks, there will be multiple deals where the contract value was impacted by the Carter contract and then in turn used as backing for the arguments as to Murphy’s value. In short, the Carter extension resets the market for impact defensive linemen, specifically interior defensive linemen, and the Seahawks are set to extend two players to whom that description aptly applies. So, while the Carter extension won’t officially start until 2028, its impact on the league and Seattle in particular, is likely to be felt multiple times over the coming year.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49427703/new-england-patriots-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 NFL training camp: Latest news, intel for all 32 teams – ESPN</a> Quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver A.J. Brown connected on their first deep ball in training camp Friday, and Brown also delivered a one-handed catch in the end zone in 2-on-2 work. “It is just trying to feel the connectivity building now,” Maye said. “You know when things are clicking and I thought we had some good plays today.” Each play sparked a rousing cheer from one of the most energetic crowds the Patriots have had in their six overall practices. Those fans might have been expecting more immediate fireworks from Maye and Brown when it was clear they were working to get on the same page, but things seemed to have turned a corner in recent days. On Thursday, Maye connected with Brown on a couple of shorter touchdown passes. Friday marked the first time Brown got behind the defense with a double move (CB Christian Gonzalez closest in coverage), in part because coaches previously didn’t have him running many deeper routes, if any at all.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/check-in-nfc-east-teams-training-camps-cowboys-commanders-giants-eagles/\">A check-in on the ‘other’ NFC East teams’ training camps – PhillyVoice</a> Jerry Jones said that the Cowboys never stopped pursuing Maxx Crosby Back in March, the Raiders traded Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for a pair of first-round picks, and then the Ravens infamously reneged on the trade due to injury concerns. Crosby went back to Las Vegas, where he remains a commonly speculated trade target. Before that saga unfolded, the Cowboys were reportedly also in the mix for Crosby. At the start of Cowboys camp, Jerry Jones was asked why the Cowboys walked away from discussions to trade for Crosby. He said, “We didn’t.” So, you know, those rumors are going to heat right back up. The Cowboys need better edge rushers. They traded for Rashan Gary, who is probably now their best edge defender, but who also has zero double-digit sack seasons in his seven-year career. They spent recent high picks on a pair of edges in 2025 second-rounder Donovan Ezeiruaku and 2026 first-rounder Malachi Lawrence. They have some potential with those young guys, but they still have to prove themselves. The Raiders would almost certainly demand at least a first-round pick for Crosby, and likely more. Crosby would certainly help the Cowboys’ defense, but personally, that is not a price I would pay for a player with significant injury concerns who will turn 29 this month. It’s worth noting that the Cowboys have one first-round pick in 2027. They technically kinda-sorta hold two first-round picks — their own, and the Packers’ pick — but they owe whichever one of those picks ends up being better to the Jets. Obviously, that makes their first-round pick less valuable in trade discussions.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-rumors/211630/stephen-jones-trade-rumor\">Stephen Jones stirred the Dallas Cowboys rumor pot – Blogging The Boys</a> Stephen also left room for the possibility of bringing in a veteran. We know that there are players out there like Von Miller who would relish the opportunity to play for Dallas, so maybe somebody of that variety. Do you think the Cowboys are legitimately cooking something up? Or do you think this is just talk on an off day?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/427687/dan-quinn-focus-on-competition-commanders-must-gel-as-a-team-to-win-survey-results\">With DQ’s focus on competition, Commanders must gel as a team to win – Hogs Haven</a> Coming off a 5-win season and entering the 2026 season with 2 new coordinators and at least 15 veteran free agents who weren’t playing for Washington a year ago, questions and opportunities abound. It’s clear that, outside of Jayden Daniels’ health and performance, there is no single position group that holds the key to Commanders success in 2026; this is genuinely a case of the entire team needing to rise up to meet its potential.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166456/training-camp-rday-3-winners-losers-news-highlights-takeaways\">NY Giants training camp report, Day 3: Winners, losers, more takeaways – Big Blue View</a> After doing individual drills and running routes on air the first two days of training camp, the Giants gave wide receiver Malik Nabers, coming back from a torn ACL, Friday off. “I’d say it’s part of the process. Just got to work through it. And every single day will be what it is,” Harbaugh said. “Every day he’s working real hard. Made a lot of progress, and that’s what we decided to do today.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123593/kyle-shanaha-car-accident-cover-up-49ers-nfl-conspiracy\">Kyle Shanahan’s car accident has transformed into the NFL’s biggest mystery – SB Nation</a> Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident shortly before training camp began. That is the lone fact we know with certainty. What began as a seemingly routine traffic incident, one that should have made minor waves, has turned into a quagmire as numerous layers of attempted cover-ups, media favors, and altered facts have quickly transformed a snowball into an avalanche of speculation. The most bizarre element of all this is: Why? The official version of the incident is really quite benign, ostensibly saying that Shanahan was distracted, looking for his dropped phone and caused an accident. It’s reckless and dumb, but something that happens thousands of times every day across the United States. 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I was never a big car guy, so I had no real interest in the products I was trying to sell. The guy who owned the dealership was a jerk. I lasted two weeks. Hopefully, my sales pitches on players are better than my sales pitches on Mazdas. Here are my favorite targets in 2026 fantasy football drafts.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTop Fantasy Football Draft Targets for 2026\nQuarterbacks\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX)</a>\nIt took Trevor Lawrence a while to digest the scheme implemented by first-year Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, but once Lawrence got it down, the results were dazzling.\nOver his first 10 games of 2025, Lawrence averaged 215.1 passing yards, 1.1 touchdown passes and 16.7 fantasy points per game. He averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt over that span, and his passer rating was 79.4.\nOver his last seven regular-season games, Lawrence averaged 265.1 passing yards, 2.6 touchdown passes and 26.3 fantasy points per game. He averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt over those seven games, and his passer rating was 108.6. Lawrence was the fantasy QB1 over that span.\nLawrence also had his best season as a runner, establishing career highs in attempts (82), yards (359) and touchdowns (nine).\nIt took Lawrence a while to fully arrive, but with Coen’s help, the splendidly long-haired quarterback has finally become a top-10 quarterback. There’s high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy (QB – SF)</a>\nFantasy football enthusiasts are often beholden to draft capital. Perhaps that’s why Brock Purdy, the “Mr. Irrelevant” of the 2022 NFL Draft as the 262nd and final player selected, hasn’t fully charmed all fantasy managers.\nPurdy has averaged 19.2 fantasy points over 45 career regular-season starts. His finishes in fantasy points per game the last three seasons (among quarterbacks who played at least six games): QB6, QB10, QB5.\nIt’s reasonable to be concerned that star tight end <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle</a> might miss part of the season and/or be less effective than usual in 2026 after tearing his Achilles in last season’s playoffs.\nBut the 49ers have upgraded one wide receiver spot by replacing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>. Reliable YAC specialist <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\">Deebo Samuel</a> is back in the fold. And Purdy still has running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a>, perhaps the best pass-catching back of all time. Also, Kittle has vowed to be ready for Week 1.\nPurdy is a fine value for those who wait until the middle rounds to draft a quarterback — and I think waiting to draft a quarterback is the right move this year.\n Running Backs\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love (RB – ARI)</a>\nFrom 2015 to 2025, there were eight running backs selected with top-12 overall draft capital: Todd Gurley, Ezekiel Elliott, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/leonard-fournette.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leonard Fournette</a>, Christian McCaffrey, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a>.\nThose eight running backs averaged 1,474 yards from scrimmage and 10.9 touchdowns in their rookie seasons. The worst statistical output of any of those rookies came from McCaffrey, who had 1,086 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns for the Panthers in 2017. McCaffrey was the RB11 in half-PPR scoring that year.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a>‘s <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/consensus-cheatsheets.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expert consensus ranking</a> (ECR) as of this writing is RB13.\n“But the Cardinals are terrible.”\nWell, the winning percentage of the teams that drafted those eight rookie running backs in the seasons before they were drafted was .320. Those teams were mostly terrible, too.\nThere is a universal fear of the unknown. Some people are reluctant to draft rookies simply because they’ve never played in the NFL before. Drafting Love is a great way to capitalize on an irrational fear. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving (RB – TB)</a>\nIt seems as if everyone in the fantasy community is fading Bucky Irving.\nI’m buying.\nAfter a terrific rookie season in 2024, Irving sustained foot and shoulder injuries in 2025 and played only 10 games. When he was able to play, he was far less effective than he had been as a rookie.\nIrving had shoulder surgery in February, and Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles recently said Irving would be back on the field “sometime in the summer or fall.”\nIrving doesn’t have to play tackle football next week. By the time training camp arrives, he’ll have had about five months to recover. If Bowles’ curious choice of the word “fall” is causing panic… good. It’s creating a buying opportunity.\nIn 2024, from Week 10 through the Buccaneers’ playoff loss to the Commanders, Irving averaged 111.6 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns over nine games. That stretch included a game in which Irving played only 10 offensive snaps because he got banged up. Otherwise, he played at least 44% of the offensive snaps in all of those games.\nIrving hit a 44% snap share in only one of his first nine games that year, but the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator at the time, Liam Coen, realized the offense was better with Irving on the field than with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White</a>.\n\nIrving finished his rookie season with 1,514 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry. He averaged 3.93 yards after contact per carry (tops among all backs with at least 60 carries).\nIn his injury-plagued 2025 season, Irving averaged 3.4 yards per carry. He averaged only 2.33 yards after contact per carry. His percentage of breakaway runs went from 34.9% as a rookie to 13.4%.\nNot only was Irving banged up last year, but the Buccaneers’ offensive line was hit hard by injuries. It impacted Tampa Bay’s offensive line performance. The Buccaneers ranked second in adjusted line yards in 2024. They ranked 22nd in adjusted line yards in 2025.\nA lot of people are convinced Irving will be a committee back this season.\nYes, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sean-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Tucker</a> might get goal-line carries because he’s bigger than Irving. Yes, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a> might play on third-and-long because he’s a better pass blocker than Irving.\nTucker got the goal-line work last season, and Rachaad White got the third-down work, but Irving still averaged 20.3 touches per game. That’s workhorse usage by modern standards.\nGainwell averaged 6.7 carries a game for the Steelers last year — and that was a career high. The numbers suggest that Irving is a better pass-catcher than Gainwell. Irving has averaged 1.56 yards per route run in the NFL. Gainwell has averaged 1.19 yards per route run. Irving had more receptions in his best college season than Gainwell did against better competition.\nIt’s odd that so many people are forgetting just how good Irving was over a fairly large sample size of games over the second half of his rookie season. \nBuy the dip.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum (RB – LAR)</a>\nOne of my favorite maxims for fantasy drafts is, “Miss small, hit big.”\nAt worst, Blake Corum will be the backup to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a> all season in what should be an outstanding Rams offense. Corum won’t catch many passes — he had only eight catches in 2025 — and it’s possible he’ll be less efficient after a season in which he averaged 5.1 yards per carry. \nA down season for Corum in 2026 would be a small miss, since his ADP as of this writing is RB34 (96th overall).\nBut what if Williams were to go down? Corum would become the lead back for the Rams, who are the current championship favorites and are likely to have a season full of run-friendly game scripts. In any week Williams misses, Corum would likely be ranked as a top-10 fantasy back.\nYou’d have hit big on a mid-round pick. This is a bet worth making.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a>\nJonathon Brooks tore his right ACL in his final college season at Texas and then tore the same ACL in December 2024, in his third NFL game.\nThe Panthers reportedly had a highly regarded surgeon repair the second tear using a double-bundle technique that improves the knee’s rotational stability and yields a stronger reconstruction.\nAnd the Panthers have been very deliberate with Brooks’ recovery from the second ACL tear. They shut down Brooks for 2025. By the time training camp opens, it will have been 20 months since the injury.\n\nThe Panthers didn’t take another running back in this year’s draft. The projected starter is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a>, who had a big season in 2024 but has been an average running back for the rest of his five-year career.\nBrooks is likely to be inexpensive in drafts because of that terrifying injury history. But the potential payoff could be sweet if the talented Brooks stays healthy.\nDon’t go into your draft blind—unlock expert rankings, mock drafts, and cheat sheets in our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">Fantasy Football Draft Guide</a>.\nWide Receivers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin (WR – WSH)</a>\nIn 2024, Terry McLaurin and rookie quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a> made beautiful music together. McLaurin had 82 catches for 1,096 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns. He was the fantasy WR6 in half-PPR scoring.\nLast year, McLaurin missed seven games with a quad injury. Daniels missed 10 games.\nBoth players are healthy now, and McLaurin should command a big target share in 2026. It’s hard to tell who’s No. 2 in the Commanders’ pecking order for targets. Rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/antonio-williams-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonio Williams</a>? Tight end <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo</a>? New offensive coordinator <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-blough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Blough</a> said he feels obligated to find a way to get McLaurin 10 targets a game. \nMcLaurin rattled off five straight 1,000-yard seasons before the injury-plagued 2026. campaign. He averaged 80 catches, 1,092 receiving yards and 6.2 touchdowns over that five-year stretch.\nFor his career, McLaurin has averaged 8.9 yards per target and 1.89 yards per route run — outstanding numbers when you factor in some of the quarterbacks he played with early in his career.\nMcLaurin is a good value at his mid-range WR2 price.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)</a>\nThrough the first five weeks of the 2025 season, Emeka Egbuka had 25 catches for 445 yards and five touchdowns and was the WR3 in half-PPR scoring.\nThen, Egbuka tweaked his hamstring in Week 6. He played through it, but his production crashed. Quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a>‘s season took a bad turn, too. \nOver the first five weeks of the season, Egbuka averaged caught 65.8% of his targets and averaged 11.7 yards per target. From Week 6 on, Egbuka caught 42.7% of his targets and averaged 5.5 yards per target.\nPerhaps injuries to other receivers sort of left the door ajar for Egbuka early last season. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a> didn’t play the first three games of the season for Tampa Bay, and Mike Evans missed the Buccaneers’ fourth and fifth games.\nEvans is gone, and Godwin might not be the same player he was earlier in his career. Godwin is 30 now and has had a major leg injury.\nEgbuka was a first-round draft pick; he’s already had five weeks of high-end WR1 production, and let’s not forget all the buzz Egbuka generated in his first training camp. The hamstring injury probably played a big role in the sharp downturn in his rookie season.\nThere’s a good chance we get a full Egbuka breakout in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson (WR – GB)</a>\nSome people will dismiss Christian Watson out of hand because of his injury history. He’s missed 20 games in his four NFL seasons. \nBut Watson was excellent last season after coming back from an ACL tear at the end of the 2024 season. In 10 regular-season games last season, Watson averaged 17.5 yards per catch, 11.1 yards per target and 2.28 yards per route run. He produced at a 1,000-yard, 10-touchdown pace.\nThere should be increased target opportunities for Watson in 2026. The Packers have rotated four or five receivers in recent years. This year, it looks like it’s going to be a core three of Watson, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a>. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a> could be a major player in this offense, too, but he’s coming off a torn ACL.\nWatson is 6-foot-4, 208 pounds, and has 4.36 speed. He has a high-quality quarterback in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Love</a>.\nThe Packers have been run-heavy the last two years, ranking 31st and 22nd in pass rate over expected. What if Green Bay throws more this season and the targets are more concentrated among fewer receivers? \nWatson has the potential to be special. And his current cost assumes he’ll miss a few games. With a season of good health, Watson investors could reap handsome rewards.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon (WR – PHI)</a>\nThe <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> comparisons that accompany Makai Lemon as he transitions from USC to the NFL are not far-fetched. Lemon is an electric slot receiver who shakes defenders with remarkable quickness off the snap, makes tough catches and is tough to bring down once he has the ball in his hands.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a> has left Philadelphia. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith</a> is a terrific receiver, but it might be a mistake to assume that Smith’s 2026 numbers will dwarf those of Lemon, the 20th overall pick in this year’s draft.\nThis is another “miss small, hit big” proposition. At worst, Lemon will make modest contributions as a rookie. At best, he’s a star from the get-go.\nWith an ADP of WR39 (92nd overall) as of this writing, Lemon is a bet worth making.\nTight Ends\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a>\nI think it’s worth paying up at tight end this year, and I’m willing to take Brock Bowers anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts.\nWidely regarded as one of the best tight end prospects of all time, Bowers had 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns on 153 targets as a rookie.\nLast season, Bowers had five catches for 103 yards in Week 1, but he sustained a PCL injury and a bone bruise to his left knee in that game. He clearly was not himself over his next three games and was then shut down for three weeks.\nWhen he returned, Bowers scored seven touchdowns in eight games before the Raiders, looking to protect their star and to secure the No. 1 pick in the draft, placed Bowers on injured reserve (IR) for the last two weeks of the season.\nThe Raiders have an anemic wide receiver corps, so Bowers should be awash in targets this season.\nNew head coach Klint Kubiak has been entrusted with repairing the Las Vegas offense, and his track record suggests he can right the ship. No. 1 overall draft pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> offers hope, and the Raiders also have tight end-friendly quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a>, who was quarterbacking the Falcons last year in Week 15, when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-pitts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Pitts</a> had 11 catches for 166 yards and three scores.\nBowers could produce the sort of 2026 numbers that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> produced for the Cardinals in 2025.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland (TE – CHI)</a>\nColston Loveland was the TE12 in half-PPR scoring as a rookie with 58 catches for 713 yards and six touchdowns. However, the 10th overall pick in last year’s draft started the season slowly and had become a monster by the time the Bears were ousted from the playoffs in January.\nFrom Week 9 through the end of the regular season, Loveland was the TE2 in fantasy scoring behind only Trey McBride. And at the very end of the season, Bears head coach Ben Johnson fully unleashed Loveland.\nThe rookie had 10+ targets in each of his last four games (playoffs included), averaging 12 targets, seven catches and 94.5 yards over that stretch, with a pair of touchdowns. In the Bears’ playoff win over the Packers, Loveland had 15 targets, eight catches and 137 yards.\nThe 6-foot-6, 241-pound Loveland is a matchup nightmare. Most defensive backs can’t physically handle him. Most linebackers can’t run with him.\nBears quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a> seems to be getting better as he continues to learn Johnson’s offense. And with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> now in Buffalo, Loveland’s target competition has been lessened.\nIf you miss out on Bowers in the second round, target Loveland in the fourth round. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-pitts.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL)</a>\nThe Falcons don’t have a lot of firepower at wide receiver beyond <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a>, so Kyle Pitts could very well be Atlanta’s No. 2 target-earner this season.\nPitts tried to dispel his reputation of being a perennial fantasy tease with a strong 2025 performance. The former No. 4 overall draft pick had 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns, finishing as the TE2 in half-PPR fantasy scoring. It was Pitts’ best season since his 1,026-yard rookie campaign in 2021.\nThe Falcons’ quarterback duo of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Penix Jr.</a> doesn’t seem appealing, but it’s worth remembering that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-gesicki.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Gesicki</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonnu-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonnu Smith</a> had the best fantasy seasons of their careers with Tagovailoa as their primary quarterback.\nIf you miss out on Bowers and Loveland, grab Pitts before the sharp drop-off at the tight end 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Before the 2025 draft, Berry made a lot of moves to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5958:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OH - JANUARY 21, 2016: Executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown of the Cleveland Browns listens during an introductory press conference on January 21, 2016 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nIn many ways, Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry’s resume can be separated by what happened before the <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/109739/2025-nfl-draft-revisited-browns-shedeur-sanders-dillon-gabriel\">2025 NFL draft</a> (specifically <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2024/4/27/24141849/cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-trade-finally-officially-complete\">the Deshaun Watson trade</a>, which led to <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126207/browns-could-baker-mayfield-be-a-qb-option-appear-in-2027\">moving on from Baker Mayfield</a>) and everything that has happened since the start of that draft. Before the 2025 draft, Berry made a lot of moves to try to open up and create a Super Bowl window for the Browns. \n\nSince that draft, the moves have been far more about the future than the present:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/24/24416059/2025-nfl-draft-browns-trade-from-no-2-to-no-5-in-first-round-jaguars-trade-details\">Traded down from the #2 pick</a> (<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/109007/browns-nfl-draft-travis-hunter-trade-jaguars\">Travis Hunter</a>)\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/123902/browns-unique-ask-trade-talks-for-pick-6-trade-haul-chiefs\">Traded down from the #6 pick</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125877/browns-trade-myles-garrett-rams-jared-verse-draft-picks\">Traded away Myles Garrett</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126056/browns-trades-recap-myles-garrett-travis-hunter-greg-newsome-combined\">The haul in return for Hunter and Garrett</a> combined to give Cleveland a huge set of draft assets and talent.\n\nBerry, unlike his former Browns boss Sashi Brown and other Cleveland front office executives, has also refused to go scorched earth on the roster. Under Brown, the Browns roster was stripped to its foundations with only young and cheap players left. The idea was to bottom out as much as possible in order to get as high of draft picks and develop the young players selected with those picks.\n\nDuring Berry’s introductory press conference back in 2020, the young exec made it clear that he would be distancing himself from the “tanking” business of the past Browns front office he worked for. Quite often during that media session, Berry used the word “aggressive” to describe his plans, including in talent acquisition:\n\n\n“If we go back a little bit to what I talked about earlier, we are not going to limit ourselves to one method of player acquisition. If we can be targeted and strategic on the free agent market, we are going to be aggressive there. If there is anything that I want to be defined by, it is aggression. We want to aggressively acquire talent because that is the name of the game from an NFL front office perspective, and we are going to explore every avenue that enables us to do that.”\n\n\nWhile his moves prior to the 2025 draft have been hit and miss, including the big miss with Watson, Berry has stayed true to his word by being aggressive. Since 2025, he’s also been aggressive in making moves to set up the team’s future but, unlike Brown and others, has valued keeping talent on the roster. This offseason alone, three decisions show the big difference between Berry and other front offices as they were looking to rebuild:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125969/cleveland-browns-jared-verse-was-the-key-that-unlocked-the-myles-garrett-trade\">Required Jared Verse</a>, not more draft capital, in the Garrett trade\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128940/browns-cb-denzel-wards-contract-huge-money-deal\">Extended Denzel Ward</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129001/browns-contract-extension-grant-delpit\">Extended Grant Delpit</a>\n\n\nOn top of that, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129099/winner-browns-qb-competition-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-production\">Berry made it clear this week that production, not age and contract</a>, will decide whether Watson or Shedeur Sanders will be the team’s starting quarterback this season. Under Brown and others, Sanders would be locked into that spot due to his youth and rookie contract.\n\nThere is still a long way to go to find out if Berry’s method of rebuilding Cleveland’s roster will work or not. One thing is crystal clear, however, and that is that the Browns general manager has no plans to strip that roster bare, no plans to tank a season, and no plans to do anything but continue to be aggressive.\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785588685;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Cleveland Browns History\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1243;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d396e20134c9b17d0d2fa6ad62155180\";s:5:\"title\";s:88:\"Cyrus Allen: It\'s surreal to play with Patrick Mahomes, not just play with him in Madden\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cyrus-allen-its-surreal-to-play-with-patrick-mahomes-not-just-play-with-him-in-madden\";s:11:\"description\";s:107:\"The rookie wide receiver says the Chiefs were his favorite Madden team, even before the Chiefs drafted him.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3050:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mahomesnewstyle_270726\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"299399\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mahomesnewstyle_270726\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_mahomesnewstyle_270726\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Kansas City Chiefs\",\"title\": \"Will Mahomes change playing style after injury?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/will-patrick-mahomes-change-his-playing-style-after-knee-injury\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T12:50:34Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Not long ago, the closest Cyrus Allen got to Patrick Mahomes was playing with him in Madden. Now Allen is catching passes from Mahomes at Chiefs training camp.Allen, a fifth-round rookie wide receiver, said it\'s been a thrill to get the opportunity to share a practice field with Mahomes and not just see him on the screen.\"It\'s still a surreal moment for me because I used to play the game with Pat a lot,\" Allen said. \"On the game, that was my favorite team.\"Allen said his top priority is making sure that he\'s timing his routes so that he\'s exactly where Mahomes wants him to be at exactly the right time.\"Everything is pretty much timing,\" Allen said. \"This ain\'t college no more. This is big boy ball. So everything is pretty much timing and I\'m on his time, and everything is very precise in this league.\"Allen said he wants to learn every position on the offense so that Mahomes and the coaches will feel comfortable putting him anywhere that help is needed.\"Just learning every spot. I\'m a guy that tries to learn the whole playbook, even the protections and everything,\" Allen said. \"That\'s how I think so I can be available if my number is called.\"And Allen said that no matter how many snaps he gets on offense, he hopes to be doing everything he can on special teams, including returning punts and kickoffs and covering on punts and kickoffs.\"I want to play special teams, regardless. All four phases,\" Allen said. \"Whatever I need to do to help the team. Playing long snapper? Whatever I need to do to help the team I\'m prepared to do.\"That\'s the kind of attitude that earns playing time for rookies.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785587916;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1244;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"431ce0566e9c59c5011cfbadd096b64f\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Chiefs News: Chris Jones ranks No. 43 in NFL Top 100\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/206622/chiefs-news-chris-jones-ranks-43-nfl-top-100\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"The latest The Kansas City Chiefs now have three players included in this year’s “NFL Top 100.” Center Creed Humphrey, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones, who was revealed on Friday by the NFL on X. Chris Jones Lands at No. 43 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings | The Mothership Jones, whose […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8738:\"\n\n\n \n NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 21: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a stop on downs in the third quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe latest\n\nThe <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> now have three players included in this year’s “NFL Top 100.” Center Creed Humphrey, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones, who was revealed on Friday by the NFL on X.\n\n\nNo. 43 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Chiefs</a> DT Chris Jones! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Qn7ScXZJiC\">pic.twitter.com/Qn7ScXZJiC</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2082843664603390083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/chris-jones-lands-at-no-43-in-nfl-top-100-rankings\">Chris Jones Lands at No. 43 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings | The Mothership</a>\n\n\nJones, whose inclusion marks an eighth-consecutive mention in the yearly “Top 100,” amassed 63 pressures in 17 games last season, which ranked third among all interior defensive linemen. His 25 quarterback hits, 12 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks each led Kansas City in 2025.\n\n\n\nHe joins center Creed Humphrey (No. 94) and tight end Travis Kelce (No. 79) in this year’s “Top 100.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2026/08/01/kansas-city-chiefs-to-participate-in-training-camp-back-together-weekend-2026/91069949007/\">Chiefs to participate in ‘Training Camp: Back Together Weekend 2026’ | Chiefs Wire</a>\n\n\nThe NFL recently announced that, for the sixth consecutive year, all 32 teams will kick off the 2026 preseason with Training Camp: Back Together Weekend. The league-wide celebration will take place Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, with the Kansas City Chiefs providing interactive youth camps and on-field experiences.\n\n\n\nThe Chiefs are scheduled to hold Kids Zone flag competitions and family activities over the weekend as part of the league-wide initiative. Kansas City is also providing additional community, military, youth football, and diversity-focused programming, supplying Season Ticket Members with pancake breakfasts and team store discounts.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/31/sports/former-auburn-chiefs-star-bobby-hunt-dead-at-85/\">Former Auburn, Chiefs star Bobby Hunt dead at 85 | New York Post</a>\n\n\n“The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame mourns the passing of 2015 Inductee Bobby Hunt,” the Facebook post read. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”\n\n\n\nDecades before Bo Jackson would become Auburn’s most famous two-way player, Hunt played quarterback and defensive back for the Tigers.\n\n\n\nHe appeared in 30 games for the Tigers from 1959-61, and threw for 1,185 yards while adding five passing touchdowns in his career.<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/31/sports/former-auburn-chiefs-star-bobby-hunt-dead-at-85/#\"></a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49447878/kansas-city-chiefs-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 Kansas City Chiefs training camp: Latest intel, updates | ESPN</a>\n\n\nReid suggested that he wants to keep Benson atop the depth chart so that he can see how the rookie performs against the Chiefs’ top defensive ends — George Karlaftis, Ashton Gillotte, R Mason Thomas and Felix Anudike-Uzomah — next week during the team’s first padded practices.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-observations-from-friday-s-practice-chiefs-training-camp-7-31-\">Five Observations from Friday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 7/31 | The Mothership</a>\n\n\nThe plan dictates that Kansas City will take part in another practice of the one hour and 55-minute variety on Saturday, followed by a day off on Sunday and then – at long last – a padded practice on Monday.\n\n\n\nAs for the Chiefs’ progress so far in the “ramp up,” Coach Reid was pleased following Friday’s practice:\n\n\n\n“I liked the competition that was going on today,” said Head Coach Andy Reid. “[There was] great effort. [The] guys were challenging each other on both sides of the ball, which is important [when it comes to] getting better.”\n\n\nAround the NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-hc-sean-mcvay-doesn-t-have-aaron-donald-update-but-if-there-s-an-arrow-it-s-trending-upwards\">Rams’ Sean McVay doesn’t have Aaron Donald update but ‘if there’s an arrow, it’s trending upwards’ | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nAaron Donald’s potential return to the Los Angeles Rams will not be decided while they are in training camp, but coach Sean McVay said the defensive lineman’s status is “going in the right direction.”\n\n\n\n“If there’s an arrow, it’s trending upwards,” McVay said Friday following the Rams’ first practice in full pads.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49496985/tony-romo-placed-leave-cbs-sports-following-arrest\">Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports following arrest | ESPN</a>\n\n\nRomo received three citations from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office following a July 23 traffic stop after he was seen passing cars in a gore area, which separates interstate traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp.\n\n\n\nHe performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released. The sheriff’s office said Romo had an open container of alcohol in his black Jeep. Court records show Romo was later cited for refusing “to take test for intoxication after arrest.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-cam-skattebo-says-he-s-learned-from-backflip-mishap-probably-won-t-do-it-again\">Giants’ Cam Skattebo says he’s ‘learned’ from backflip mishap, ‘probably’ won’t do it again | NFL.com</a>\n\n\n“Obviously I do some dumb things here or there, but I learn from it,” Skattebo said Friday. “My coach talked to me, told me how he felt. I learned from it. Will I go do that backflip again? Probably not. We live and we learn and we move on.”\n\n\nIn case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride\n\n<a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/206582/chiefs-training-camp-notebook-day-3-two-rookies-stealing-show\">Chiefs training camp notebook Day 3: Two rookies are stealing the show</a>\n\n\n”Small moment,” Tranquill said. “We’re just competing at the end of the down, trying to get the ball out, punch, and then Kenneth’s fired up, throws the ball, and it’s all love. We’re smiling at each other after the play, but we’re just making each other better rep by rep.\n\n\n\n“[We’re] trying to make an emphasis this year on getting the ball out; we need to get the ball out more on defense,” Tranquill emphasized to finish his description of the play.\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social Media\n\n\nFacebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadPride/\">Like our page</a>\n\n\n\nInstagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadpride/\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nX: Follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/arrowheadpride\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nAP Staff on X: <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/21408757/arrowhead-pride-on-social-media\">See complete list</a>\n\n\n\n90.9 The Bridge on X: Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/909thebridge\">@909thebridge</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785587400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Arrowheadlines\";i:1;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1466;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Travis Kelce\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3558;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1245;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1a1f73603f7caaf5396b5e6323630f22\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"Cyrus Allen: Diagnosed with shin bruise\";s:4:\"link\";s:59:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/cyrus-allen-19631\";s:11:\"description\";s:206:\"Allen was diagnosed with a shin bruise on his left leg that he suffered during Saturday\'s training camp practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:206:\"Allen was diagnosed with a shin bruise on his left leg that he suffered during Saturday\'s training camp practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785587100;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1246;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ad420d49d5c29d3962702f70402ef7f3\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Could Marvin Harrison Jr. become a Colts trade target?\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-rumors/125643/could-marvin-harrison-jr-become-a-colts-trade-target\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"Marvin Harrison Jr. to Indianapolis sounds like fan fiction the first time you say it, mostly because of the last name on the jersey. The Colts drafting or trading for Marvin Harrison’s son would be one of those stories that feels almost too neat, the kind of full-circle reunion that writes itself before you even […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9104:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JULY 26: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Arizona Cardinals participates in a team practice ahead of the NFL season at State Farm Stadium on July 26, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMarvin Harrison Jr. to Indianapolis sounds like fan fiction the first time you say it, mostly because of the last name on the jersey. The Colts drafting or trading for Marvin Harrison’s son would be one of those stories that feels almost too neat, the kind of full-circle reunion that writes itself before you even get to the football part.\n\nThe connection is obvious. Marvin Harrison Sr. is one of the greatest players in Colts history and one of the best receivers to ever play the position. His son wearing that same horseshoe would be an easy story to sell. \n\nHarrison’s start in Arizona has not gone the way many expected. His second season was described by many Cardinals analysts as “incomplete” and “unfortunate,” and the production matched that sentiment: 41 catches, 608 yards and four touchdowns, finishing behind Trey McBride and Michael Wilson in the passing game. Wilson, meanwhile, broke out for over 1,000 yards and has kept building momentum as a major piece of Arizona’s offense.\n\nThat does not mean the Cards are shopping Harrison, and it does not mean they should be in a rush to do it. He was the No. 4 pick in 2024, he had elite college production, and the traits that made him one of the safest receiver prospects in recent memory did not just disappear. Teams do not usually give up on that kind of player quickly, especially when the cheaper and more logical answer is to try to fix it first.\n\nIf the situation keeps trending in the wrong direction, though, the Colts should be paying attention.\n\n\n\nThe Cardinals may have a big decision coming\n\nThe Cardinals drafted Harrison to become their No. 1 receiver, and that door is not closed. The talent is still there. The size, body control, pedigree and route-running foundation did not vanish after two uneven seasons, which is why Arizona is far more likely to keep trying to fix the situation than admit defeat this early.\n\nThe problem is that the NFL does not usually wait around forever, especially when other players start taking the role you were supposed to own.\n\nWilson’s emergence is big, and McBride is already one of the best tight ends in football and a major piece of the passing game. If Wilson is becoming Arizona’s top outside presence while Harrison continues to look unsure, banged up, inconsistent or low on confidence, then at some point the Cardinals have to ask what his role actually is. \n\nHis value is not what it was on draft night, because it can’t be. A former top-five pick who has not produced like a top-five pick does not carry the same value he had before playing an NFL snap. Arizona may still view him as part of its future, but if his role keeps shrinking and the confidence does not come back, there is at least a scenario where a reset starts making sense for both sides. The Colts should be ready if that scenario ever becomes real.\n\n\n\nThe fit in Indianapolis is clear\n\nThe Colts also have a real need at receiver, which is what makes this more than a fun last-name story.\n\nMichael Pittman Jr. is gone after being traded to Pittsburgh, leaving the receiver room in a different place. Alec Pierce is still the vertical outside threat, Josh Downs is the slot, and Tyler Warren is entering his second season as a major weapon at tight end. That is not a bad group, but it is missing a clean Pittman replacement at Z receiver, and that is exactly where Harrison could fit.\n\nHe would not have to come in and be a finished superstar on Day 1. The appeal is that he gives the Colts a young outside receiver with WR1 traits, even if he has not become that player yet. Indianapolis does not just need another body in the receiver room. It needs someone with the talent to grow into a top target, win outside, draw coverage and become part of the long-term core no matter who is playing quarterback.\n\nThat is why Harrison is so appealing as this would not be a nostalgia trade, even though the family connection would make the story louder and probably make Indianapolis more attractive if Harrison ever wanted a fresh start. The football case is strong enough on its own. The Colts need a young outside receiver with high-end talent, and Harrison may eventually need a place where his confidence, role and development can reset.\n\n\n\nThe price should not be a first-round pick\n\nThere is a reason Arizona would hesitate, and there is also a reason the Colts would need to be careful. Harrison has not proven he is a star yet, which is the entire reason this conversation exists in the first place. Trading for him would mean betting on talent, pedigree and fit more than proven NFL production, and that type of bet can absolutely go wrong. A change of scenery can unlock a player, but it can also expose that the problems were bigger than the situation.\n\nThe confidence piece is probably the most important part. If Harrison is struggling because the role has been messy, the quarterback fit has been inconsistent, or Arizona has not found the right way to feature him, then the Colts should be interested. If the issue is that the separation, physicality and reliability are not translating cleanly to the NFL, then the risk becomes much harder to ignore. That is why this should be viewed as a situation to monitor, not a move to force at any cost.\n\nThe Colts should not act desperate, and they should not pay like they are acquiring a proven top-10 receiver. Harrison should be viewed as a distressed, high-upside asset, which is exactly the kind of player worth checking on when a team has a clear need and the price may be lower than the name suggests.\n\n\n\nWhy the Colts should be aggressive if Arizona listens\n\nThe Colts have spent too many years patching holes instead of attacking them, and receiver is one of the spots where that approach has shown up. Pierce has value, Downs is a good player, and Warren could become a special weapon at tight end, but that still does not give Indianapolis the long-term outside receiver group it needs. The Colts traded Pittman, and while they have pieces, they do not have a clear replacement with the size, pedigree and upside to grow into that role.\n\nThat is what makes Harrison worth the swing. A 2027 second-round pick is not nothing, but it should not scare the Colts away from adding a young receiver with this kind of talent at a clear position of need. The best version of Harrison in Indianapolis is easy to see: he steps into the Pittman role, Pierce keeps stretching the field, Downs works inside, Warren becomes the matchup problem at tight end, and the offense suddenly has a much more balanced group of weapons. That kind of receiver room would make life easier for Daniel Jones now and for whoever leads the offense beyond him.\n\nThe family connection only adds to the appeal. There would be pressure, obviously, because playing in the same city where his father became a legend would not be simple. There could also be comfort in it, though. Indianapolis would embrace him quickly, the organization understands what the Harrison name means, and the move would give him a fresh start with a franchise that has every reason to want it to work.\n\n\n\nFinal thought\n\nThe Colts should call if Marvin Harrison Jr.’s situation in Arizona keeps slipping, even if that does not mean the Cardinals are anywhere close to trading him right now. They probably are not. A former No. 4 pick with that kind of talent is not the type of player teams move quickly, and Arizona’s first choice will almost certainly be to rebuild his confidence, settle his role and make the Wilson-Harrison-McBride trio work.\n\nIndianapolis should still be paying attention. If Wilson continues taking over as Arizona’s top receiver, Harrison’s role keeps shrinking, or the Cardinals eventually decide a reset is better than forcing the fit, the Colts should be one of the first teams in line. A 2027 second-round pick would be a fair, aggressive offer for a young receiver whose value has dropped but whose ceiling still fits exactly what Indianapolis needs.\n\nFor now, it is unlikely, which is why it is worth monitoring before it becomes obvious.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785585600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Indianapolis Colts Analysis\";i:1;s:25:\"Indianapolis Colts Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11628;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Marvin Harrison\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1247;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6d056da2cc7b2eb1d362ffade90164aa\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"5 “must-have” WRs for 2026 fantasy football\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vclhnh/5_musthave_wrs_for_2026_fantasy_football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:609:\"Gooooood morning and happy August! August is the biggest month of the year for fantasy football drafting, and I’m here to help you pick the right wide receivers for your fantasy teams. Here I’ve written up my five “must-have” wide receivers for the 2026 season. Check out why I’m confident that Zay Flowers, Luther Burden III, Parker Washington, Christian Watson, and Josh Downs will win you your leagues this season. Do you agree? Disagree? Who are some other must have WRs (you can’t say Ja’Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, or Jaxon Smith-Njigba)? submitted by /u/akoffler89 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:945:\"Gooooood morning and happy August! August is the biggest month of the year for fantasy football drafting, and I’m here to help you pick the right wide receivers for your fantasy teams. Here I’ve written up my five “must-have” wide receivers for the 2026 season. Check out why I’m confident that Zay Flowers, Luther Burden III, Parker Washington, Christian Watson, and Josh Downs will win you your leagues this season. Do you agree? Disagree? Who are some other must have WRs (you can’t say Ja’Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, or Jaxon Smith-Njigba)? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/akoffler89\"> /u/akoffler89 </a> <a href=\"https://www.rotoballer.com/5-fantasy-football-league-winners-to-draft-adams-must-have-wide-receivers-2026/1897591\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vclhnh/5_musthave_wrs_for_2026_fantasy_football/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785585563;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:7:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Puka Nacua\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8167;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Christian Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9997;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Zay Flowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12519;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Luther Burden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9487;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Parker Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9500;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Downs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1248;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"239ad3010224badd63d0ca08b2ced733\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"4 IDP Sleepers to Target (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:83:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/4-idp-sleepers-to-target-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:282:\"Some individual defensive player (IDP) fantasy football leagues run simple starting requirements, but deeper formats force managers to dig for value. You might be in a league that starts two defensive linemen, two linebackers and two defensive backs. Other leagues ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9631:\"Some individual defensive player (IDP) fantasy football leagues run simple starting requirements, but deeper formats force managers to dig for value. You might be in a league that starts two defensive linemen, two linebackers and two defensive backs.\nOther leagues break it down even further with separate spots for defensive ends, defensive tackles, cornerbacks and safeties. The structure matters because it changes where sleepers come from and how you build your roster.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nScoring matters just as much as lineup size. Most IDP formats generally fall into tackle‑heavy, big‑play heavy or balanced scoring, and each rewards different types of players. Tackle‑heavy leagues favor high‑volume tacklers. Big‑play formats boost sack artists and turnover creators. Balanced scoring keeps every position relevant and makes deep sleepers easier to find.\nFantasy Football IDP Sleepers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/azeez-al-shaair.php\">Azeez Al‑Shaair (LB – HOU)</a>\nThe Texans’ defense took a major step forward last season, and Azeez Al‑Shaair was a big part of that rise. He finished the year with 48 solo tackles, 103 total tackles, 55 assists, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a recovery.\nThe surprising part is that Al‑Shaair did all of that without recording a single sack, even while playing every game and handling Mike linebacker duties. That leaves obvious room for improvement, especially with how aggressive this front seven is expected to be.\nHouston continues to trend upward defensively, and Al‑Shaair is in a perfect spot to benefit. His tackle production already shows he can handle heavy responsibility, and a stronger pass rush should create more cleanup chances behind the line.\nEven a small bump in sacks or tackles for loss would push Al‑Shaair well past his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/idp-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LB28/IDP37</a> expert consensus ranking (ECR). He fits tackle‑heavy formats perfectly and still holds strong value in balanced scoring. With another year in this system, he has a clear path to an even better season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alex-anzalone.php\">Alex Anzalone (LB – TB)</a>\nAlex Anzalone was brought in by Tampa Bay to stabilize the middle of their defense, and he steps directly into the Mike role after <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lavonte-david.php\">Lavonte David’s</a> retirement.\nAnzalone comes off a productive season with the Lions where he played all 16 games and totaled 95 tackles, 52 solo stops, 43 assists, four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and an interception. He was a reliable piece in a defense that leaned on him heavily, and now he moves to a team that needs him even more.\nThe Buccaneers are reshaping their defense, and Anzalone becomes the centerpiece of that transition. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tevita-tuliakiono-tuipulotu-mosese-vahae-fehoko-faletau-vea.php\">Vita Vea</a> requesting a trade, the interior may not be as strong, which means more runners will reach the second level.\nAnzalone’s downhill style fits that situation perfectly. He attacks gaps, meets ball-carriers early and does not wait for plays to come to him. Tampa Bay is also expected to use him in more blitz looks, giving him chances to add to his sack total. With a full‑time role and expanded responsibilities, Anzalone is set up to outperform his LB34/IDP56 ranking.\nEverything you need to win your league—rankings, sleepers, projections, and more—is in the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">Draft Kit</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-downs.php\">Caleb Downs (S – DAL)</a>\nThe Cowboys landed one of the most complete defensive rookies in the class with Caleb Downs, and they plan to use every part of his skill set.\nAt Ohio State, Downs played as a true hybrid safety who could rotate single‑high, slide into nickel, play on the line or drop into the box. His instincts and play recognition are already elite, and he consistently finds the ball whether he is defending the run or the pass. Downs tackles well, creates stops behind the line and has natural ball‑hawk ability.\nThe Cowboys also love using their safeties in pressure packages, and Downs fits that perfectly. He has the burst and timing to disrupt quarterbacks when they send him. His versatility gives him a clear path to outproduce his ECR of S26/IDP95.\nWith a full‑time role and a defense that will move him all over the field, Downs has the profile to deliver an explosive rookie season in both balanced and tackle‑heavy formats.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaelan-phillips.php\">Jaelan Phillips (DE – CAR)</a>\nDefensive plans changed the moment <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nic-scourton.php\">Nic Scourton</a> went down with an ACL tear, and Jaelan Phillips is the player who now steps into a bigger spotlight. He only played eight games last season, finishing with two sacks, 28 combined tackles, 14 solo tackles, 14 assists, a forced fumble and a recovery.\nThe limited sample size makes his current ranking of DE18/IDP112 misleading because the production was solid when he was actually on the field. If he stays healthy, he will absolutely outperform those numbers.\nThe Panthers will have to adjust their pressure packages and EDGE rotations, and Phillips is the one who gains the most from those changes. He should see more snaps, more designed rush opportunities and more chances to attack the quarterback.\nCarolina also has questions at inside linebacker, which means Phillips will be involved in chasing down outside runs and cleaning up plays that break past the first level. Increased responsibility usually leads to increased production, and the coaching staff will have no choice but to feature him.\nPhillips already has the athleticism and burst to win off the edge. Now he gets a clearer path to volume and a bigger role in a defense that needs someone to take over. With health on his side and Carolina shifting its scheme, Phillips is set up for a strong bounce‑back season and a real chance to beat his current IDP ranking.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785584584;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:12:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"IDP\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:8:\"Sleepers\";i:7;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:8;s:13:\"Alex Anzalone\";i:9;s:15:\"Azeez Al-Shaair\";i:10;s:11:\"Caleb Downs\";i:11;s:15:\"Jaelan Phillips\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7635;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jaelan Phillips\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13376;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Caleb Downs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4118;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Alex Anzalone\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6485;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Azeez Al-Shaair\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:1249;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4579fc395489ae4db1d1571e807a4786\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"Ultimate Top 350 Fantasy Football Rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vcl42s/ultimate_top_350_fantasy_football_rankings/\";s:11:\"description\";s:3899:\"The 2026 projections are live, and before we get into the rankings themselves I wanted to walk through how I actually see each offense shaking out. Every number below, pass rate, rush rate, attempts, touchdown splits, target share, rush share, comes straight out of the model that is manually created for each team. No vibes from last year’s headlines, just what the data says these 32 offenses are going to look like. This is a snapshot, not the full picture. The complete top 350 rankings, broken out by position and as one overall big board, are in the linked spreadsheet below. That’s where you’ll find the actual ADP comparisons, blend rankings, and every player in the player pool. All 32 teams are in the article but here is a snippet of what to expect inside. Green Bay Packers Green Bay is one of the more balanced offenses in this set, 51.5% pass against 48.5% rush, with 517 pass attempts and 486 rush attempts. Passing and rushing touchdowns land close together too, 28.7 to 17. Josh Jacobs leads the ground game at a 57% rush share and 10.6 rushing touchdowns. The passing game is spread out, Christian Watson at 21% target share, Tucker Kraft at 19%, Jayden Reed at 18%, and rookie Matthew Golden already carved out a 16% share, making this a true committee in the passing attack behind Jordan Love. Dallas Cowboys Dallas projects at a 55/45 pass rush split, 594 pass attempts against 486 rushes, with 32.5 passing touchdowns against 13.8 rushing scores, a clear pass heavy scoring profile. CeeDee Lamb leads the target share at 25% with George Pickens right behind at 23%, giving Dak Prescott two legitimate number one options. Javonte Williams leads the backfield at a 55% rush share and 8.8 rushing touchdowns. Jake Ferguson still carries a real role at 16% target share out of the tight end spot. Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia is dead even, a 50/50 pass rush split with 519 attempts on each side of the ball, and the touchdown total follows suit, 23.3 passing against 21.1 rushing. That’s driven by Jalen Hurts, who carries a 27% rush share of his own and is projected for 7.1 rushing touchdowns on top of Saquon Barkley’s workload. Barkley still leads the backfield at a 53% rush share and 11 rushing scores. DeVonta Smith paces the receivers at a 24% target share, with rookie Makai Lemon already up to 17%. Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville leans pass, 56.1% to 43.9%, with 577 pass attempts against 452 rushes, and 29.2 passing touchdowns against 14.2 rushing scores. The receiving corps is spread three ways, Parker Washington at a 21% target share, Brian Thomas Jr. at 18%, and Jakobi Meyers at 17%, making this one of the more distributed passing games in the league. Bhayshul Tuten leads the backfield at a 47% rush share and 5.5 rushing touchdowns, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. mixing in behind him at 28%. Top 24 Rankings Jahmyr Gibbs — Average Rank: 1.00 Bijan Robinson — Average Rank: 2.00 Puka Nacua — Average Rank: 3.67 Ja’Marr Chase — Average Rank: 3.33 Christian McCaffrey — Average Rank: 6.00 Amon-Ra St. Brown — Average Rank: 8.00 Jaxon Smith-Njigba — Average Rank: 5.33 Jonathan Taylor — Average Rank: 6.67 James Cook III — Average Rank: 11.00 Kenneth Walker III — Average Rank: 25.00 Justin Jefferson — Average Rank: 11.00 Malik Nabers — Average Rank: 33.33 Chase Brown — Average Rank: 18.33 CeeDee Lamb — Average Rank: 9.67 Saquon Barkley — Average Rank: 14.67 Brock Bowers — Average Rank: 22.67 Ashton Jeanty — Average Rank: 14.33 De’Von Achane — Average Rank: 10.67 Omarion Hampton — Average Rank: 17.67 A.J. Brown — Average Rank: 21.33 George Pickens — Average Rank: 23.67 Derrick Henry — Average Rank: 20.33 Josh Jacobs — Average Rank: 26.00 Nico Collins — Average Rank: 24.67 Rest of the projections and rankings in the article attached. submitted by /u/SuperrNova38 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4917:\"The 2026 projections are live, and before we get into the rankings themselves I wanted to walk through how I actually see each offense shaking out. Every number below, pass rate, rush rate, attempts, touchdown splits, target share, rush share, comes straight out of the model that is manually created for each team. No vibes from last year’s headlines, just what the data says these 32 offenses are going to look like. This is a snapshot, not the full picture. The complete top 350 rankings, broken out by position and as one overall big board, are in the linked spreadsheet below. That’s where you’ll find the actual ADP comparisons, blend rankings, and every player in the player pool. All 32 teams are in the article but here is a snippet of what to expect inside. Green Bay Packers Green Bay is one of the more balanced offenses in this set, 51.5% pass against 48.5% rush, with 517 pass attempts and 486 rush attempts. Passing and rushing touchdowns land close together too, 28.7 to 17. Josh Jacobs leads the ground game at a 57% rush share and 10.6 rushing touchdowns. The passing game is spread out, Christian Watson at 21% target share, Tucker Kraft at 19%, Jayden Reed at 18%, and rookie Matthew Golden already carved out a 16% share, making this a true committee in the passing attack behind Jordan Love. Dallas Cowboys Dallas projects at a 55/45 pass rush split, 594 pass attempts against 486 rushes, with 32.5 passing touchdowns against 13.8 rushing scores, a clear pass heavy scoring profile. CeeDee Lamb leads the target share at 25% with George Pickens right behind at 23%, giving Dak Prescott two legitimate number one options. Javonte Williams leads the backfield at a 55% rush share and 8.8 rushing touchdowns. Jake Ferguson still carries a real role at 16% target share out of the tight end spot. Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia is dead even, a 50/50 pass rush split with 519 attempts on each side of the ball, and the touchdown total follows suit, 23.3 passing against 21.1 rushing. That’s driven by Jalen Hurts, who carries a 27% rush share of his own and is projected for 7.1 rushing touchdowns on top of Saquon Barkley’s workload. Barkley still leads the backfield at a 53% rush share and 11 rushing scores. DeVonta Smith paces the receivers at a 24% target share, with rookie Makai Lemon already up to 17%. Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville leans pass, 56.1% to 43.9%, with 577 pass attempts against 452 rushes, and 29.2 passing touchdowns against 14.2 rushing scores. 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Top 10 Quarterbacks In Summer Scouting Honorable Mentions *Has remaining eligibility post-2026 collegiate season. Tier 1: Definitely Outside Colts Pick Range Dante Moore really impressed me throughout the 2025 season, raising his stock significantly as the year went on. He will be missing his top target Kenyon Sadiq from last […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16455:\"\n\n\n \n BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - APRIL 23: Josh Hoover #10 of the Indiana Hoosiers throws the ball during the 2026 Indiana Spring Football Game at Memorial Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images for ONIT) | Getty Images for ONIT \n\nHow is Quarterback a need?\n\n\nTo be determined how Daniel Jones looks post-Achilles tear at the start of the season. Could take time if ever to regain confidence in his ankle.\n\n\n\nCan Daniel Jones stay healthy? Struggled to finish a full season every year he’s been in the league.\n\n\n\nAnthony Richardson Sr. is on an expiring deal. He is unlikely to be retained.\n\n\n\nChris Ballard is on last year of deal and with new ownership who didn’t hire him in charge. Should 2026 be another disappointing year, the Irsays could look to hire a new General Manager after a decade of Ballard at the helm. Unclear if Shane Steichen would be fired as well too. New leadership could want to bring in their own QB, either via 2027 or 2028 Draft.\n\n\nTop 10 Quarterbacks In Summer Scouting\n\n\nDante Moore, Oregon*: Round 1 Grade\n\n\n\nArch Manning, Texas*: Round 1 Grade\n\n\n\nDrew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State*: Round 1-2 Grade\n\n\n\nCJ Carr, Notre Dame*: Round 1-2 Grade\n\n\n\nJulian Sayin, Ohio State*: Round 1-2 Grade\n\n\n\nDarian Mensah, Miami*: Round 1-2 Grade\n\n\n\nJayden Maiava, USC: Round 2 Grade\n\n\n\nDrake Lindsey, Minnesota*: Round 2 Grade\n\n\n\nTrinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss: Round 2-3 Grade\n\n\n\nLaNorris Sellers, South Carolina*: Round 3 Grade\n\n\nHonorable Mentions\n\n\nJosh Hoover, Indiana\n\n\n\nSam Leavitt, LSU*\n\n\n\nBrenden Sorsby, n/a\n\n\n\nKatin Houser, Illinois\n\n\n\nJohn Mateer, Oklahoma\n\n\n*Has remaining eligibility post-2026 collegiate season.\n\n\nAll we\'ve heard for the last year is how legendary the 2027 quarterback class is. Today it\'s time to find out SUMMER SCOUTING IS BACK<a href=\"https://x.com/ConnorJRogers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ConnorJRogers</a> & I are live on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLSEshow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLSEshow</a> right now giving you our top 12 QBs for the 2027 NFL Draft Come hangout!<a href=\"https://t.co/NrbppfLBgu\">https://t.co/NrbppfLBgu</a>— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) <a href=\"https://x.com/TampaBayTre/status/2069149885555769597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nTier 1: Definitely Outside Colts Pick Range\n\nDante Moore really impressed me throughout the 2025 season, raising his stock significantly as the year went on. He will be missing his top target Kenyon Sadiq from last year, but the Ducks have a strong successor in Jamari Johnson who could be another Round 1 Tight End in the 2027 Draft. The WR2 of 2024 behind Tez Johnson returns with Evan Stewart coming back from injury that cost him all of 2025. They also added a speedy slot Iverson Hooks out of UAB to the room.\n\n\nDante Moore | QB | Oregon | 6-3, 215 Natural in every way of playing the position. Smooth release that distributes in a timely and efficient manner. Plays with his eyes, feet, and motion all connected. <a href=\"https://t.co/oCTwZdcAZ3\">pic.twitter.com/oCTwZdcAZ3</a>— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jordan_Reid/status/2070526671069843650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nCan Moore build off of his impressive 2025 season? Can he step up after draft losses to his offensive line and top target? Was the issues against the Hoosiers’ pressure a sign of his limits as a passer or just a rare off game or two? Can he show off more dynamism as a mobile QB and increase his decent but nothing special ball velocity?\n\nArch Manning is the continuation of the Manning Quarterback dynasty. The nephew of both Peyton and Eli and grandson of Archie, he inherited his dad Cooper’s athleticism as the only Manning who didn’t play QB: he was a highly recruited wideout. So unlike his uncles and grandfather, Arch can run like a dual threat QB with 399 yards and 10 Rush TDs in his first year as a starter at Texas. \n\n\nQuick scouting reports on some of the top QBs that could be in the 2027 NFL draft: • Arch Manning, Texas • Dante Moore, Oregon • CJ Carr, Notre Dame • Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State • Darian Mensah, Miami <a href=\"https://t.co/jeuxKUcHm7\">pic.twitter.com/jeuxKUcHm7</a>— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jordan_Reid/status/2077382603363983408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nHe still had his inconsistencies on tape, especially early on in 2025. But there were flashes of true dominance and high end QB talent worthy of his family’s legacy. He knows what to do in terms of processing, field reading, passing technique, and touch. Manning just needs to show it more consistently and be more disciplined. With Arch’s tantalizing upside and resources to at least 1 Hall of Fame QB (and 2 Hall of Very Good QBs at worst on top of that), there is a strong chance he continues the family legacy of being a top draft pick. After all, the lowest draft pick in the Manning family is his grandfather Archie at 2nd Overall.\n\nArch could very well be the QB1 on my board once the season begins, but based off of 2025 tape I got Dante Moore just ahead of him due to more consistent tape of Moore being a very polished QB. \n\nDeep Class…maybe\n\nMuch has been said about the depth of the 2027 QB draft class. This class has a lot of hype behind it, but plenty of questions remain for all these QBs. 2026 will be a big opportunity for each of these passers to show development and vie for positioning on the QB totem pole. Only two currently have Round 1 Grades for me, but that can change and QBflation in draft big boards vs draft slot is a major thing. There could be a lot of jostling and changes in rankings by end of season.\n\nOne under-reported factor that dilutes the hype of this QB class: 8 of the Top 10 QBs in the class has remaining eligibility left. With NIL contracts getting more and more lucrative, plenty of QBs have opted to stay longer in college in recent years to continue to develop/try to improve their draft stock rather than enter the NFL Draft immediately. Dante Moore most notably could have competed with Fernando Mendoza for the top QB in the 2026 Draft and was a lock to go in the top 5 of the draft, but opted to return to Oregon.\n\n\n✍️ Why is Dante Moore still here? Instead of being a New York Jet with $50 million guaranteed, he\'s still Oregon\'s QB. Why he came back and why he says it wasn\'t about the Jets. \"He didn’t want to let $50 million get in the way of $600 million.\" Story: <a href=\"https://t.co/AV2oDXv5Tc\">https://t.co/AV2oDXv5Tc</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/9jW5u00UIr\">pic.twitter.com/9jW5u00UIr</a>— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChrisVannini/status/2082096779026186255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nThere is hardly a guarantee even half of the QBs listed in the top 10 enter the 2027 Draft, and even then the 5 that do could very well get taken before the Colts Round 2 pick. The Colts will be hoping for a large amount of declares if they decide they need to address QB in 2027, as otherwise their options may be amongst the honorable mention QBs. Or they could hope for a lot of QBs to return to college and potentially boost the 2028 Draft class when the Colts have their own Round 1 pick back again.\n\nThe Best Last Year Eligibility QBs\n\nOf the QBs with no eligibility left after 2026, Jayden Maiava from USC and Trinidad Chambliss out of Ole Miss stand out as the top 2, with Indiana’s Josh Hoover and Illinois Katin Houser up transferring to the BIG10 and having opportunities to really raise their stock against one of the toughest conferences in college after previous starting experiences at TCU for Hoover and Michigan State (freshman year) and East Carolina for Houser.\n\nMaiava is a prototypical size QB at 6’4 230 lbs and has showcased a ton of toughness, escapability as an improviser, high end velocity, and touch passes into tight windows at every depth. He had some spectacular throws on tape to Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane, helping both of them be very productive and well drafted in 2026.\n\n\nJayden Maiava 2025 <a href=\"https://t.co/j4QRubE70F\">pic.twitter.com/j4QRubE70F</a>— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/NoFlagsFilm/status/2077814237867503746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe native Hawaiian also has shown strong presnap adjustments and identification, able to find soft spots in coverage and mismatches consistently. His problems predominantly lie with his gunslinger mentality, which has gotten him in trouble (26 INTs in 34 games) with picks. Paired with some questionable field reading post snap and inconsistent mechanics in his throwing platform that cause inaccuracy at times, Maiava still has work to do to reach his potential.\n\n\nJayden Maiava in 2025: ⚔️ 3,711 passing yards (5th) ⚔️ 92.3 grade from clean (9th) ⚔️ 6.2% BTT rate ⚔️ 4.6% TWP rate <a href=\"https://t.co/VeNkkvmDnU\">pic.twitter.com/VeNkkvmDnU</a>— PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF_College/status/2054252867205357687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nStill, Maiava’s issues are coachable and he has a good one in Lincoln Riley who is a known QB whisperer. If he can learn from his mistakes, he has the tools to be a quality NFL starter.\n\nTrinidad Chambliss took college football by storm towards the end of the 2025 season, earning the starting job and propelling the Rebels to a Playoff run. He is a bit undersized at 6’0 205 lbs. but has sensational arm elasticity and throw layering reminiscent of Russell Wilson. A fun combination of quick RPO processor, strong decision-maker in the quick game and with rushers in his face, excellent improviser (with rare positive EPA even when pressured), with some nice pocket movement to avoid the rush, the former 0 star recruit and Ferris State National Champion was a joy to watch.\n\n\nTrinidad Chambliss | QB | Ole Miss | 6-0, 208 Dangerous and elusive dual threat. Thrives throwing in-breakers over the middle of the field and shots outside. Quick throwing motion and suddenness as a runner provides headaches for defenses. <a href=\"https://t.co/Ay3gWc3Be4\">pic.twitter.com/Ay3gWc3Be4</a>— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jordan_Reid/status/2071713633919250497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nStill he is far from perfect as a prospect. He will be a 25 year old rookie. He lacks high end velocity fastball in his throws. His accuracy can be a mixed bag at times. He doesn’t have much experience with post-snap coverage changes, full field reads beyond RPO concepts, and only has 1 year of experience outside of Ferris State. On top of potentially not fitting every team’s size requirements (albeit looks more below average than tiny overall at QB).\n\nChambliss also had a long drawn out and controversial court battle to try to get one last year of eligibility, potentially indicating he didn’t get the grade he wanted from scouting services as well and might have had some doubts on his pro-readiness. Perhaps with another year in high level competition he could answer some more of these questions and grow as a prospect despite his age.\n\nJosh Hoover has had a lot of turnover issues at TCU and can hold on to the ball too long at times. Now gets to have an opportunity to learn from arguably the best coach and developer in college football with Curt Cignetti in Mike Shanahan’s Offense. The coaching staff at IU has experience with coaching up transfers at QB, getting Ohio University’s Kurtis Rourke to be a 7th Round QB and Cal’s Fernando Mendoza to be the 1st Overall pick in the last 2 years.\n\n\nJosh Hoover (6’2 200) Indiana ✅ 73.2% adjusted completion rate during the 2025 season ✅ Experienced player that will be entering his 4th season as a starter ✅ Velocity on short and immediate throws ✅ Keeps his eyes downfield when maneuvering in or outside pocket <a href=\"https://t.co/kiwPmlAMn7\">pic.twitter.com/kiwPmlAMn7</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2061138628147871792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nHoover has a lot of tools and is a very experienced QB out of TCU. If he develops in this excellent environment at Bloomington, Hoover could be a major riser in the 2027 Draft.\n\n\n“Josh Hoover, Indiana.” “I think this guy is going to surprise S*** ton of people…”<a href=\"https://x.com/FBallGameplan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FBallGamePlan</a> on his QB2 in the Big 10 this season: <a href=\"https://t.co/EafDYHC3rY\">https://t.co/EafDYHC3rY</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/gOpQuOG9zo\">pic.twitter.com/gOpQuOG9zo</a>— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) <a href=\"https://x.com/RossTuckerPod/status/2071606948441546919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nKatin Houser goes to a less prestigious program, but still a solid one in Illinois, which was in the Top 25 for 8 of the first 9 weeks of the 2025 season. Houser is a toolsy QB with some dual threat rushing ability, a great fastball, strong deep ball accuracy paired with good football IQ in field reading and progression speed.\n\n\nConsider me a huge fan of new Illinois QB Katin Houser Verified 6\'3\'\' 226 lbs with a big arm, running ability, a smooth release and shows a good command of the offense. However high you think I have him probably isn\'t high enough <a href=\"https://t.co/Y1jYsIeDej\">pic.twitter.com/Y1jYsIeDej</a>— Anthony Russo (@Anthony_Russo97) <a href=\"https://x.com/Anthony_Russo97/status/2069386203179221302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nHe showed a lot of grit in his journey from starter, backup, and starter again, along with becoming a leader for East Carolina. He should be a strong fit for Illinois’ spread Offense and has a chance to have his stock soar in 2026.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/illini?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#illini</a> QB Katin Houser — can run. 9 rushing TDs last year. Looks especially effective in the red zone \"I take pride in running the ball. I\'m not like I\'m not going to make anybody miss or anything. I\'m pretty north and south runner.\" At East Carolina, he also threw 19 TDs <a href=\"https://t.co/E4e2hK5ddZ\">pic.twitter.com/E4e2hK5ddZ</a>— Carson Gourdie (@GourdieReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/GourdieReport/status/2082173446092403064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile there is so much that can change in the 2027 QB class from the ranking of the QBs to the amount of declares, there is a good chance this class is a deep one that could have some surprising talent slip to Round 2 or later. Post Round 1 QBs are generally a pretty low hit rate, with such QBs like Jalen Hurts, Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott, Gardner Minshew, Jacoby Brissett, Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson, Nick Foles, Collin Kaepernick, Tyrod Taylor, Desmond Ridder, Malik Willis (maybe) and Tyler Shough being the only multi-year starters with a large variance of success level (or lack thereof) since 2011. That is 14-16 multi year starters of the 130+ QBs drafted outside of Round 1 in the last 16 years.\n\nWhile the Colts could take a swing at a QB in 2027 again, odds are not great that it works out for a QB taken after of Round 1 when the Colts have draft capital. Perhaps this position is best left to be addressed in 2028 instead.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785582000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:5:{i:0;s:15:\"Draft Prospects\";i:1;s:24:\"Indianapolis Colts Draft\";i:2;s:32:\"Indianapolis Colts Draft Central\";i:3;s:9:\"NFL Draft\";i:4;s:17:\"Road to the Draft\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13330;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kenyon Sadiq\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1252;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6febdc64cc9d2ed677337b0d11839355\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"3-Point Stance: Patriots’ training camp expectations have changed\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-analysis/131749/patriots-training-camp-expectations-have-changed\";s:11:\"description\";s:301:\"The 2024 season left the New England Patriots in a bleak spot. New England finished the season with a 4-13 record and moved on from Jerod Mayo as head coach after just one season. The only factors offering the fan base hope were 2024 third overall pick Drake Maye making a potential leap and new […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6216:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - July 25: New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at training camp on July 25, 2026. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nThe 2024 season left the New England Patriots in a bleak spot.\n\nNew England finished the season with a 4-13 record and moved on from Jerod Mayo as head coach after just one season. The only factors offering the fan base hope were 2024 third overall pick Drake Maye making a potential leap and new head coach Mike Vrabel building a competitive culture and foundation in year one.\n\nBut none of that was guaranteed.\n\nStill, everything seemed to go right for the Patriots. They made the Super Bowl last season as champions of the AFC, which was a surprise to a majority of NFL fans and media, who had lower expectations. \n\nMaye also became an MVP finalist while Vrabel put together one of the most well-rounded coaching staffs in the league, raising the floor of the team and elevating the franchise’s player development pipeline.\n\nAs a result, expectations entering training camp have changed from a year ago.\n\nEyeing cohesiveness over individual player development\n\nIn 2025, Vrabel’s goals for his players heading into the summer sessions were built on creating a foundation: building a team, earning a role and preparing to win.\n\n“We have to start coming together as a football team,” Vrabel said ahead of last summer’s first practice. “The other thing is [the players] have to earn a role, and that’s a great time for them to personally earn a role through training camp, what they can do for the team, how they can help us and how they can help themselves.”\n\nLeading into 2026, however, that approach has changed in Vrabel’s second season with New England, wanting to expand on the team’s season success as starters established themselves.\n\n“The expectations always get higher … Our job is to recreate the things that we did really well last year, the culture, the ability to win different ways, to find ways to win, understand how to win and how to prepare,” Vrabel said before practice on July 25. “We’re going to have a more difficult journey.”\n\nFrom an evaluation standpoint, the emphasis last year was centered on tracking the progression of young talent and identifying potential long-term starters. Maye was the focal point, with each practice offering another opportunity to evaluate his development and ability to lead the first-team offense.\n\nBut through a championship-level lens, the attention has now shifted to how well each unit orchestrates as a collective group; it’s about how Maye is meshing with the new offensive pieces as they get acclimated to a new scheme. \n\nOne of the biggest storylines of camp, for instance, is his connection with A.J. Brown, which progressed from an out-of-rhythm start to four completions on Thursday and a 50-yard touchdown the following practice.\n\nWe’re nitpicking the details that could determine whether they can raise banner No. 7, like the tight end room’s needed young talent and Cory Durden’s transition to becoming the starting nose tackle.\n\nSchematic expansion and fine-tuning schemes\n\nEn route to building one cohesive group at each unit, part of the change this summer is conducted within the playbooks.\n\nIn the spring, quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant mentioned the coaching staff trying to “weaponize” the quarterbacks’ minds. And of course, as the starter, much of that responsibility to improve mental processing falls on Maye.\n\nRather than proving he can lead the offense, training camp is now about determining how much more responsibility Maye can handle making adjustments at the line of scrimmage as offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels expands on his scheme.\n\nThe same principle applies to Zak Kuhr’s defense as well. Back in February, Vrabel called for his staff at all three units to bring him “fresh ideas” for 2026.\n\nBoth staffs identified over the offseason what worked last year and what didn’t, correspondingly adding pieces throughout the calendar break to fine-tune areas of the roster they felt needed change.\n\nLeft guard Alijah Vera-Tucker was signed to bolster the point of attack for both Maye and the ground game. Meanwhile, second-round pick Gabe Jacas and free-agency signing Dre’Mont Jones were brought in on the defensive edge to help turn pressures into sacks — the primary shortcoming of a largely successful defense in 2025.\n\nVeterans sustaining the team culture\n\nThe team culture Vrabel guided his players into cementing last year was a driving variable for why outside talent came to Foxboro in free agency.\n\n“I think it comes down to Vrabel coming in and establishing that culture where everybody has real love for each other, wants to play for each other, and wants to do everything they can on that field,” Vera-Tucker said earlier this offseason. “All those factors came into play in the decision to come here.” \n\nVrabel overhauled the Patriots’ roster entering 2025, resetting around 50% of the roster he originally inherited from the season prior. Currently, a large majority of 2025’s active roster is intact as the franchise selectively upgraded.\n\nInstead of Vrabel building the culture from scratch, returning players and New England’s veterans are now tasked with establishing that camaraderie with those new additions.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785582000;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"New England Patriots Opinion\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1253;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f759b71871287b6fcf0477dd46ee27e5\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Cowboys news: Dak Prescott is more motivated than ever\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/211668/dak-prescott-motivated-caleb-downs-stephen-jones-rumors\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"Time’s moving fast for Dak Prescott, and Cowboys QB is attacking Year 11 with a sense of urgency – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News Dak Prescott is highly motivated to win. OXNARD, Calif. — Dak Prescott’s decision to wear a Super Bowl shirt on the flight to training camp may have drawn headlines, but it wasn’t exactly a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9487:\"\n\n\n \n OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/dak-prescott-super-bowl-goti-training-camp-22369013.php\">Time’s moving fast for Dak Prescott, and Cowboys QB is attacking Year 11 with a sense of urgency – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News</a>\n\nDak Prescott is highly motivated to win.\n\n\nOXNARD, Calif. — Dak Prescott’s <a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/cowboys-training-camp-dak-prescott-george-pickens-22367543.php\" class=\"\">decision to wear a Super Bowl shirt on the flight to training camp</a> may have drawn headlines, but it wasn’t exactly a new concept for the veteran quarterback. He’s always been on a mission to manifest.\n\n\n\n“I said I would be the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys when I was 6 years old,” Prescott said on Thursday. “I said I would be in the NFL, and I got here. A lot of things I said I’d do, I did it.”\n\n\n\nThere is one difference between the 6-year-old who dreamed of being the quarterback for the Cowboys and the one currently living that existence. Time isn’t exactly on his side. And he knows it.\n\n\n\nPrescott is entering his 11th season in the NFL. <a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/dak-prescott-33rd-birthday-cowboys-super-bowl-22365690.php\" class=\"\">He turned 33 earlier this week</a>, making him the fifth-oldest projected starting quarterback in the NFL. The fourth-round rookie who took the league by storm in 2016 is now the second-oldest player on the team behind 15-year veteran Bryan Anger. \n\n\n\nPrescott admitted that he thought there would be more chances to go on deep playoff runs after he and the Cowboys finished that 2016 season. They went 13-3 that year and lost by a field goal in the divisional round against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. \n\n\n\n“We’ll get back here next year,” Prescott recalled thinking. “We’ll block the field goal, or we’ll score and not get in that situation and then you look up and seven, eight years later, you’ve been to the playoffs, you’ve lost some games, some tough games in some brutal ways, and then you get into last season and you think you can control a lot of it and you think your play is ultimately going to be the deciding factor, and I probably had the best year of my career [last year], and we’re not even a playoff team. And then you realize these chances, these opportunities to put teams together that can actually make a run, don’t come often.” \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/stephen-jones-cowboys-continuing-to-explore-defensive-additions-at-training-camp\">Stephen Jones, Cowboys continuing to explore defensive additions at training camp – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nWill the Cowboys bolster their defense before the start of the season?\n\n\nOXNARD, Calif. – In the Cowboys’ opening press conference at training camp, owner/GM Jerry Jones said that he had a discussion with another team’s owner about a trade earlier in the week, although the talks weren’t in a place where something was imminent.\n\n\n\nHe also said <a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/jerry-jones-cowboys-willing-to-trade-top-pick-for-added-firepower-in-2026\">he’d be willing to give up a high-draft pick in order to add “firepower”</a> to his roster. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan on Friday, Cowboys COO/co-owner Stephen Jones said Dallas is exploring different possibilities to add, specifically on defense.\n\n\n\n“We’ve got several things that we’re considering right now, some of it trades, some of it signing guys,” Jones said. “A lot of these older players who have still got some tread on the tires can come in here and help you. It may come in the form of a trade; it may come in the form of a veteran signing as you move into camp.”\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to what kind of players Jones and the Cowboys are looking to add to the roster, Jones hinted towards them being able to contribute as starters.\n\n\n\n“I’d be surprised if the starting players on this defense don’t change over time,” Jones said. “We’re always looking to be better, we’ll continue to monitor this.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7482890/2026/07/31/cowboys-training-camp-oberservations/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.2FA.kFZr.YcuUDBWeR2kq&smid=ta-android-share\">Cowboys training camp observations: Dak Prescott is thinking big – Jon Machota, The Athletic</a>\n\nThe first two days of training camp provided much to talk about.\n\n\nPrescott-Pickens connection\n\n\n\nThe rapport that standout wide receiver George Pickens has had with Prescott early in camp is ahead of where the two were at this time last season. Pickens and Prescott look similar to what we’ve seen from CeeDee Lamb and Prescott entering previous camps. One of the highlight plays of the first two days was a beautiful ball Prescott threw over the top of cornerback Caelen Carson directly into the hands of Pickens running up the left sideline. There’s no tackling in these practices, but the play would’ve gone for at least 30 yards in a game.\n\n\n\nPickens’ personality has been on display after catches such as that one. He has celebrated after some of his notable plays as if it were a regular-season game. Some might have wondered how Pickens would handle camp while playing under the franchise tag. He appears to be pleased with his current situation.\n\n\n\n“I left it up to my agent,” Pickens said after Thursday’s practice. “Even when we were (several) months from training camp, I was already thinking about ball. I was already training. I kind of leave (contract discussions) to the people who can do that for me. 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The rookie 11th-overall pick has now experienced rookie minicamp, OTAs and mandatory minicamp, but none of those compare to what he’ll experience in his first-ever training camp with the Dallas Cowboys.\n\n\n\nThe rubber meets the road in Oxnard, and the physicality is already ratcheted way up, as ordered by head coach Brian Schottenheimer. With the first two days of practice of his belt and padded practice firing up on Monday, Downs says bring it on.\n\n\n\n“Yeah, I feel like every day things slow down just a little bit, and that’s how it’s supposed to be,” the former Ohio State superstar said. “It’s always positive to have the spring behind me, to be able to learn from what I did in the spring and make the adjustments that I need to and learn what I need to focus on. 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E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785578400;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13377;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Arvell Reese\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1256;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"23932384292d3599eb5610d3d0a1cc43\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Process 1st Podcast - Ep 11 - Boogaloo - Fox\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vcj62j/process_1st_podcast_ep_11_boogaloo_fox/\";s:11:\"description\";s:987:\" \\*Also available in podcast format, search Future 1st Podcast wherever you get your podcasts*\\** This week on Process 1st, Fox comes on to discuss her value-first startup build. 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Dobbins: Sean Payton is my favorite head coach I\'ve ever played for\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/j-k-dobbins-sean-payton-is-my-favorite-head-coach-ive-ever-played-for\";s:11:\"description\";s:74:\"\"This organization is amazing,\" Dobbins said. \"I was born to be a Bronco.\"\";s:7:\"content\";s:3337:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"301601\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_breeshof_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos\",\"title\": \"Payton will present Brees into the HOF\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/sean-payton-will-present-drew-brees-into-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T13:20:30Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n J.K. Dobbins signed a one-year contract with the Broncos last year, and this year, despite a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-j-k-dobbins-had-deal-in-place-with-jaguars-before-re-signing-with-broncos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strong offer from the Jaguars</a>, he stayed in Denver on a two-year deal. Dobbins says Sean Payton is a big part of the reason he didn\'t want to leave.Dobbins, who rushed for 772 yards in 10 games before a season-ending foot injury last season, says there\'s no better coach than Payton.\"When I first got here, I just felt the love,\" Dobbins said, via the team\'s website. \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/born-to-be-a-bronco-rb-j-k-dobbins-eyes-best-season-yet-for-team-that-believed-in-me-from-the-beginning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Payton is my favorite head coach</a> I\'ve ever played for. It just all feels like family here. They believed in me from the beginning.\"The other head coaches Dobbins has played for in the NFL were John Harbaugh with the Ravens and Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers. At Ohio State he played for Urban Meyer and Ryan Day. For Dobbins, playing for Payton in Denver is as good as it gets.\"This organization is amazing,\" Dobbins said. \"I was born to be a Bronco. I know I was drafted to the Ravens and played for the Chargers for one year, but I think I\'m truly a Bronco. All roads led to here. I said last year, I had to get over the mountain to get here, and I\'m here. I\'m here to stay.\"Payton said he expects a big season from Dobbins this year.\"He was a big part of why we won 14 games last year, and sometimes that can get lost in the narrative,\" Payton said. \"Certainly, he\'s been injured, and yet what we were able to do when he was healthy had a lot to do with where we ended up, so it was unfortunate. 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Last season, he finished as the RB9 in PPG (16.0 FP/G) and was RB10 overall prior to his devastating injury in Week 8. The above stats include a Week 1 game where had an 11.8% snap count and a Week 8 game where he got injured in the 2nd quarter with only a 21.2% snap count. Now here are his stats with those two weeks removed: 19.1 FP/G (equivalent to overall RB6 in FP/G over the season). And keep in mind, this period from Week 2-7 involved some difficult matchups against DAL, KC, LAC, PHI, and DEN. 4/6 of these games were losses, which makes his scoring even more impressive. During the offseason, the Giants moves seemed to emphasize a commitment to the run game. They brought in an elite FB in Patrick Ricard and drafted Francis Mauigoa top 10 + further OL signings/resignings to bolster what should be an improved OL for this season. Harbaugh led teams have had 13/18 seasons as top 10 in rushes and 15/18 top 15 (a lot of credit has to go to Lamar, but Harbaugh likes to build ground focused teams). It remains to be seen what Nagy’s playcalling style will be, but given the teams build it’s hard to believe it wouldn’t be a ground focused attack. Especially earlier in the season if Nabers doesn’t return (which seems to be likely). Now obviously a big concern for Skattebo is the injury. No denying this, what he suffered could absolutely be career altering. But according to NYG beat reporters and himself, he appears to be healthy and ready to go for Week 1. If this is the case, he should be in for a huge role on this team. He’s lined up to be the goal line back and will be very active in the passing game (again, if no Nabers he could end up being Dart’s favorite target early on). And from a strategical standpoint, it’s very easy to grab Tyrone Tracy Jr. as a handcuff in the last round of drafts to secure the backfield if concerned about his injury. Overall, Skattebo could be a home-run at ADP. He will be in a featured role that offers both rush TD and receiving upside. This is usually hard to find where he is getting drafted. In his limited sample size of games, he has proven to be a RB1 level back. Now he should be coming back to an improved RB environment which should only raise his ceiling. submitted by /u/ffinstructor [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2685:\"Cam Skattebo is currently RB18 and ADP 43.6 on ESPN for PPR. Last season, he finished as the RB9 in PPG (16.0 FP/G) and was RB10 overall prior to his devastating injury in Week 8. The above stats include a Week 1 game where had an 11.8% snap count and a Week 8 game where he got injured in the 2nd quarter with only a 21.2% snap count. Now here are his stats with those two weeks removed: 19.1 FP/G (equivalent to overall RB6 in FP/G over the season). And keep in mind, this period from Week 2-7 involved some difficult matchups against DAL, KC, LAC, PHI, and DEN. 4/6 of these games were losses, which makes his scoring even more impressive. During the offseason, the Giants moves seemed to emphasize a commitment to the run game. They brought in an elite FB in Patrick Ricard and drafted Francis Mauigoa top 10 + further OL signings/resignings to bolster what should be an improved OL for this season. Harbaugh led teams have had 13/18 seasons as top 10 in rushes and 15/18 top 15 (a lot of credit has to go to Lamar, but Harbaugh likes to build ground focused teams). It remains to be seen what Nagy’s playcalling style will be, but given the teams build it’s hard to believe it wouldn’t be a ground focused attack. Especially earlier in the season if Nabers doesn’t return (which seems to be likely). Now obviously a big concern for Skattebo is the injury. No denying this, what he suffered could absolutely be career altering. But according to NYG beat reporters and himself, he appears to be healthy and ready to go for Week 1. If this is the case, he should be in for a huge role on this team. He’s lined up to be the goal line back and will be very active in the passing game (again, if no Nabers he could end up being Dart’s favorite target early on). And from a strategical standpoint, it’s very easy to grab Tyrone Tracy Jr. as a handcuff in the last round of drafts to secure the backfield if concerned about his injury. Overall, Skattebo could be a home-run at ADP. He will be in a featured role that offers both rush TD and receiving upside. This is usually hard to find where he is getting drafted. In his limited sample size of games, he has proven to be a RB1 level back. 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(Hunter has great contingent value if one of the three WRs in front of him gets hurt) - Parker Washington (JAX): There has been tons of hype already (seemingly getting talked up like the WR1), I think Hunter playing as an outside WR when on offense makes Washington as the WR1 even stronger given he plays more from the slot. - Patriots: After a shaky first couple days between Maye and Brown, through two padded practices Maye to Brown is 8 of 9 - Colston Loveland (CHI): Loveland had an impressive day according to many reports / saw lots of targets his way (not shocking). High buzz about the Bears top three options in Loveland, Burden, and Odunze in camp so far - Cyrus Allen (KC): Chiefs rookie WR has been getting some good buzz with the 1s, even some impressive catches. However, Rashee Rice hasn’t been participating in team drills - Kenneth Walker (KC): Walker has had some solid buzz with catching passes in the screen game or in general / something that he didn’t always get to showcase in Seattle - DJ Giddens (IND): Taylor had a rest day / Giddens took the majority of 1st team reps according to multiple reporters (nothing major but something to note) - Quinshon Judkins (CLE): Browns RB coach said: “I think Quinshon can play all three downs.\". Judkins only 18.0% of snaps on 3rd down last year. - Bucky Irving (TB): “Irving was given the most carries on Friday morning, as Kenny Gainwell was primarily utilized as a receiver out of the backfield,” per beat reporter REMINDER: these are all reports and sometimes projections from reporters; take it with a grain of salt Sources: Zain Dhanani, 32 Beat Reporters, Coach Speak Index, and Beat Reporters submitted by /u/Zach_B32 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3491:\"- Kayshon Boutte (NE): While having a solid camp / Patriots still may trade him away with an already deep WR Room (Boutte is an FA next season) - Jaydon Blue (DAL): Has broken off a couple big runs with the 1st team / Seems to be the RB2 early in camp (has good contingent value) - Kyle Monangai (CHI): Has missed both days of practice (unknown reason currently) - Tua Tagovailoa (ATL): Did walkthrough period at half speed today (return soon seems likely) - Commanders WRs: Committee behind Terry McLaurin/ Treylon Burks looked to be the WR2 before foot soreness after Day 1 / Rotation between Luke McCaffrey, Van Jefferson, and Antonio Williams / Chig Okonkwo could see many targets with questions at WR this season / Stefon Diggs has been rumored to Washington - Tucker Kraft (GB): Off the PUP and practiced today / Week 1 feels likely for Kraft - Bhayshul Tuten (JAX): With Rodriguez out of team drills, Tuten has seen a bulk of 1st team carries Travis Hunter (JAX): More snaps on offense today than the first couple of days; per multiple reports, he was working as an outside WR. 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If there’s an arrow, it’s trending upward.\"— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/UnderdogNFL/status/2083357941374066733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n“Things are going in the right direction,” said McVay on Friday. But he’s continuing to preach patience as it pertains to when Donald will return, not necessarily “if” anymore.\n\nMcVay doesn’t expect until a final decision for at least another week, as the head coach said he doesn’t expect an update until the Rams return to Woodland Hills, <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/rams-aaron-donald-sean-mcvay-no-update-until-woodland-hills\">which will happen after their final Loyola Marymount practice on August 7</a>.\n\n\n“There’s some conversations that we’ve had,” McVay said after Friday’s practice at Rams Training Camp presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union at LMU. “We’ve loosely had some different timelines that are kind of temporary. I want to keep those between us, just if something unforeseen happens, out of respect for him and the situation. But I know this, things are going in the right direction, and if there’s an arrow, it’s trending upwards.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/144103/rams-aaron-donald-cap-contract-rumors\">The Rams still have to settle the $30 million question</a>: How much of Donald’s original salary want to be paid in order to come back?\n\n\nSean McVay said he doesn’t expect there to be an update on Aaron Donald’s return until the Rams get to Woodland Hills. McVay did say that if there’s an arrow, “it’s trending upward.”— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) <a href=\"https://x.com/sarahbarshop/status/2083356560101941679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s not a question of whether the Rams want to pay Donald $30 million, it’s what his contract stipulates he’s owed if he returns to the team. Donald can work out a different contract to the return to the team, but he can always demand $30 million if the team wants him that bad.\n\nHowever, given that it would be Donald coming out of retirement for this opportunity to play on L.A.’s defense this year, we can assume money is not his motivation. If it was, why did he retire in the first place?\n\nBy most accounts, Aaron Donald is trending towards a Rams return.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785551552;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";i:1;s:23:\"Los Angeles Rams Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1265;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0b9a05672688c90897fcf34ce84dac3e\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Colts Training Camp ‘Day 3’: Quick Hits\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-training-camp/125806/colts-training-camp-day-3-quick-hits\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"The Indianapolis Colts’ ‘Day 3’ of training camp practice is in the books, as it marked the camp debut of rookie linebacker CJ Allen, who was activated off PUP on Friday. Here are some other key takeaways from the practice: Quarterback Play Inconsistent on Friday Colts Rookie LB CJ Allen’s Camp Debut Westbrook-Ikhine Heating Up […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4984:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 31, 2026; Westfield, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker CJ Allen (53) participates in a drill on day three of training camp at Grand Park Sports Campus. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Indianapolis Colts’ ‘Day 3’ of training camp practice is in the books, as it marked the camp debut of rookie linebacker CJ Allen, who was activated off PUP on Friday. Here are some other key takeaways from the practice: \n\n\n\nQuarterback Play Inconsistent on Friday\n\n\nFrom earlier today, <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> QB Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Sr. throwing in individual drills. As for team drills, I didn’t think any QB had a “good” day. Choppy all around between DJ, AR and Riley Leonard. <a href=\"https://t.co/zqpTawuvid\">pic.twitter.com/zqpTawuvid</a>— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2083300638742417412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nColts Rookie LB CJ Allen’s Camp Debut\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> LB CJ Allen is with the first-team defense to start his first training camp practice.— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2083198953751822538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> rookie LB CJ Allen’s entire individual period in his training camp debut. He was just activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List this morning. <a href=\"https://t.co/wi8WqBAIcp\">pic.twitter.com/wi8WqBAIcp</a>— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) <a href=\"https://x.com/nerlens_/status/2083199770101780855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nWestbrook-Ikhine Heating Up WR3 Camp Competition? \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> QB Daniel Jones launched one deep to WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine who got the best of CB Justin Walley in a jump ball scenario. Likely sacked in game, but still a strong rep for the newcomer. NWI then kicked off the 2nd team’s 11-on-11 session with another strong reception.— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) <a href=\"https://x.com/nerlens_/status/2083203841386848452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nAR5 Has ‘Play of Day’ But Snap Struggles\n\n\nArguably the play of camp so far during 11s, Anthony Richardson Sr. avoided pressure, stepped up in the pocket and dropped it in a bucket down the right side from about 50 yards for a touchdown to Sahmir Hagans. Jaylon Jones had decent coverage.— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/JakeArthurNFL/status/2083204963648381032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAnthony Richardson bobbled or double-caught five snaps during 11-on-11 work Friday. Concern or just an off day? <a href=\"https://t.co/7D0FMCZLpm\">pic.twitter.com/7D0FMCZLpm</a>— SleeperColts (@SleeperColts) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperColts/status/2083311032601063600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nDeForest Buckner Participates in 11-on-11s\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> DT DeForest Buckner, who had neck surgery last December, is participating in 11-on-11. He was only doing individual work yesterday and Wednesday.— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2083206656695935141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nScheduled Rest Day for Colts Veterans\n\n\nColts rest day: Grover Stewart Jonathan Taylor Mo Alie-Cox Mooney Ward (also hip)— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) <a href=\"https://x.com/mchappell51/status/2083194991866712472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nTeam Owner Talks to Media After Practice\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon spoke to the team this week and she shared this very important message regarding the upcoming season: <a href=\"https://t.co/lapJ9Syira\">pic.twitter.com/lapJ9Syira</a>— WISH-TV News (@WISHNews8) <a href=\"https://x.com/WISHNews8/status/2083216871990481098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nColts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon on selecting “find a way” as this year’s mantra. The Colts lost seven straight to end 2025, leading her to emphasize “consistency” and “resilience” as the qualities that need to define them. <a href=\"https://t.co/AsPsMAPKp9\">pic.twitter.com/AsPsMAPKp9</a>— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) <a href=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2083253850048168107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785550957;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Indianapolis Colts Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13388;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"CJ Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1266;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d2d14a88a66351c69a83b7d85ac1f744\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Maxx Crosby hears Cowboys\' trade chatter: It doesn\'t change anything for me\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/maxx-crosby-hears-cowboys-trade-chatter-it-doesnt-change-anything-for-me\";s:11:\"description\";s:72:\"The Cowboys had interest in a trade for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3464:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_jerryjones_260729\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"517917\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_jerryjones_260729\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_jerryjones_260729\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Dallas Cowboys\",\"title\": \"Jones would trade a top pick for impact player\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/jerry-jones-says-cowboys-would-trade-a-top-pick-to-add-an-impact-player\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-29T12:40:03Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Cowboys had interest in a trade for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby. They might still have interest.Dallas attempted to acquire the five-time Pro Bowler in March. The Raiders instead sent him to the Ravens for two first-round picks before reneging on the deal because of long-term concerns about Crosby\'s surgically repaired left knee.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked earlier this week about walking away from a deal for Crosby and took offense to the question.“<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7475898/2026/07/28/jerry-jones-cowboys-super-bowl-roster/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We didn’t</a>,” Jones said, via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com. “We did not walk away. That’s about all there is to say. We understood his injury well. We thought he could help us then. We were surprised by the way that was resolved. To interject anything about what we’re thinking or doing, because he went back to the Raiders, would be a mistake. He’s a Raider.“If the team is coming along well, then those things stay alive. If all of a sudden you don’t think it’s coming along, then those things don’t stay alive. It’s a good indicator of how good we feel about this team. . . . He’s such a Raider. He’s completely a Raider. He’s happy to be a Raider. Everything in the book. We shouldn’t even be having this kind of discussion.”The Cowboys\' team doctor, Dr. Dan Cooper, was one of the doctors the Ravens consulted about Crosby.But Jones\' comments Tuesday reignited speculation about a possible trade of Crosby to the Cowboys.Crosby heard the trade talk and brushed it off.\"It <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2026/07/30/maxx-crosby-trade-raiders-ravens-cowboys/91105145007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doesn’t change anything</a> for me, to be honest,\" Crosby said Thursday, via Jarrett Bell of USA Today. \"People act like they don\'t. . . . If you\'re an athlete in this position, you see everything. 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It seems inevitable that the three-time Defensive Player of the Year will return to the Rams.McVay said he doesn\'t expect the defensive lineman to decide until the Rams return to their team facility in Woodland Hills. They are conducting training camp 25 miles south at Loyola Marymount University, with camp wrapping up Aug. 7.But McVay offered a positive update on Donald\'s future.\"If there’s an arrow, it’s trending upward,\" McVay said, via Nate Atkins of TheAthletic.com.Donald, 35, has not played since 2023, his 10th season in the NFL. But he has stayed in shape, and the team\'s acquisition of two-time Defensive Player of the Year piqued Donald\'s interest in a return.The Rams open the season in Australia against the 49ers on Sept. 10.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785547120;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1268;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2f41957a3c9411c0d868974f782bcaa2\";s:5:\"title\";s:27:\"Inside the Chris Olave deal\";s:4:\"link\";s:89:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/inside-the-chris-olave-deal\";s:11:\"description\";s:119:\"One of the various training-camp hold-ins ended on Thursday, when the Saints signed receiver Chris Olave to a new deal.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3777:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_gibbsbijanhold_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"389155\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_gibbsbijanhold_260730\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_gibbsbijanhold_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions\",\"title\": \"Robinson, Gibbs appear to be hold-ins at camp\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/bijan-robinson-and-jahmyr-gibbs-appear-to-be-hold-ins-while-seeking-deals\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:40:58Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n One of the various training-camp hold-ins ended on Thursday, when the Saints signed receiver Chris Olave to a new deal.Due to make $15.493 million in 2026, Olave added a four-year extension, reportedly worth up to $132 million.The full details of the deal have now made their way to PFT HQ. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms:1. Signing bonus: $35 million.2. 2026 base salary: $1.293 million, fully guaranteed.3. 2026 per-game roster bonus: $1.36 million total ($80,000 per game); fully guaranteed (but must be earned).4. 2027 base salary: $13.64 million, fully guaranteed.5. 2027 per-game roster bonus: $1.36 million total ($80,000 per game); fully guaranteed (but must be earned).6. 2028 base salary: $23 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2028.7. 2028 per-game roster bonus: $1.36 million total ($80,000 per game); guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2028 (but must be earned).8. 2029 base salary: $27 million, $13 million of which is guaranteed for injury and becomes fully guaranteed in March 2029.9. 2029 per-game roster bonus: $1.36 million total ($80,000 per game).10. 2030 offseason roster bonus: $3 million.11. 2030 base salary: $29.76 million.12. 2030 per-game roster bonus: $1.36 million total ($80,000 per game).The contract also includes $2 million in escalators for 2027 through 2030, based on performance in the prior season. The formula goes like this: $400,000 for being named a first-team All-Pro; $400,000 for making it to the Pro Bowl; $400,000 for 1,200 or more receiving yards; $400,000 for 101 or more catches; and $400,000 for 10 or more receiving touchdowns. (In four NFL seasons, Olave has hit none of those triggers.)The actual base value is $124 million, with a maximum value of $132 million. The new-money APY is $31 million, and the base value from signing is $27.898 million.The $1.36 million in per-game roster bonuses for each of the next five years gives the Saints protection against injury. In 2024, Olave missed nine games, mainly due to multiple concussions. He started 16 games in 2025.Of the amount, $52.653 million is fully guaranteed at signing. By 2027, $77.013 million is fully guaranteed. 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HH and 2025 Njoku not a direct comparison.. but a guy can dream submitted by /u/tmaxxxxx [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:718:\"Still early but seeing a lot of positive buzz surrounding Eli Raridon. Are you buying the hype? Will Hunter Henry be able to fend him off this year? I think if the drumbeat continues I could see him having an Oronde Gadsden type rookie year, dare I say his ceiling could be a Harold Fanin type rookie year? 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Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Well I wanted to wish you all a Happy Friday, but now who knows. The Arizona […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2006:\"\n\n\n \n Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) practices during a walkthrough in training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on July 25, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\n\n\nWell I wanted to wish you all a Happy Friday, but now who knows.\n\nThe Arizona Cardinals are only have a line of 4.5 wins on the season according to our friends at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, that there are low expectations, even with the pay bump to Jacoby Brissett.\n\nSo that begged the question, how many games does Brissett get in 2026?\n\nThe vast majority of fans see him getting maybe half the season (even though there is no half the season anymore thanks to 17 games).\n\nI was actually surprised, even though that was my thought as well, how many of you see it only being up to eight games. 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He finished with 70 catches, 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns despite playing in an offence that was not consistently producing big passing numbers. That is not a projection. He already proved he can handle WR1 coverage and command serious volume as a rookie. The situation also remains favourable. Carolina does not have another established receiver threatening his position as the clear first read, and Chris Brazzell’s season-ending injury removes one more potential target competitor. The concern is Bryce Young. McMillan’s ceiling depends on Carolina becoming a more productive passing offence, because it is difficult to finish as an elite fantasy receiver without enough yards and touchdowns available. But that is also the opportunity. McMillan does not need to become dramatically better. If Bryce takes another step and McMillan moves from 122 targets into the 135–145 range, something around 85 catches, 1,250 yards and nine touchdowns is realistic. He is currently being drafted around WR17. I would not call him a guaranteed top-five receiver, but his combination of size, target share, age and proven rookie production gives him a legitimate top-10 ceiling. At WR17, I am buying the chance that last season was his floor rather than his breakout. submitted by /u/blitzinc43 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1739:\"McMillan’s rookie season somehow feels underrated. He finished with 70 catches, 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns despite playing in an offence that was not consistently producing big passing numbers. That is not a projection. He already proved he can handle WR1 coverage and command serious volume as a rookie. The situation also remains favourable. Carolina does not have another established receiver threatening his position as the clear first read, and Chris Brazzell’s season-ending injury removes one more potential target competitor. The concern is Bryce Young. McMillan’s ceiling depends on Carolina becoming a more productive passing offence, because it is difficult to finish as an elite fantasy receiver without enough yards and touchdowns available. But that is also the opportunity. McMillan does not need to become dramatically better. If Bryce takes another step and McMillan moves from 122 targets into the 135–145 range, something around 85 catches, 1,250 yards and nine touchdowns is realistic. He is currently being drafted around WR17. I would not call him a guaranteed top-five receiver, but his combination of size, target share, age and proven rookie production gives him a legitimate top-10 ceiling. 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McCarthy are competing for the starting quarterback job in Minnesota. Justin Jefferson doesn\'t have a favorite for the job, wanting only for the best man to win it.“Right now, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://bringmethesports.com/justin-jefferson-embracing-vikings-qb-competition-building-connections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we don’t know</a> who’s the number one,” Jefferson said, via Will Ragatz of Bring Me The Sports. “It’s all about having communication and connection with both of the guys until further notice. Coming out here and getting work with both of them, talking to both of them, making sure we all understand and [are] on the same page.“It’s a competition. It’s all on who comes to practice and who’s the better guy. At this point, it’s still early in training camp for any of us to understand or know who’s the number one guy. 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In Friday’s media availability session, the second-year player out of Colorado State confirmed that the injury that ended his rookie campaign in November had actually happened several weeks prior. “It was kind of weird,” Horton said. “It was about Week […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3017:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 21, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) makes a 95 yard punt return for a touchdown during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images \n\nThe mystery surrounding Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton’s season-ending shin injury is no more. \n\nIn Friday’s media availability session, the second-year player out of Colorado State confirmed that the injury that ended his rookie campaign in November had actually happened several weeks prior.\n\n“It was kind of weird,” Horton said. “It was about Week 3 I kinda started feeling my shin. I worked through it through a couple of games, got to Week 9, got it checked up, and found out there was a crack [in my tibia]. So I ended up getting surgery on it.\n\n\nTory Horton shed light on the shin injury that cut his rookie season short after six touchdowns in eight games. The Seahawks’ second-year receiver said he had a crack in his tibia, and that he had surgery to place a rod in it after the Super Bowl. He avoided PUP to begin camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/4W49LaMD91\">pic.twitter.com/4W49LaMD91</a>— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) <a href=\"https://x.com/BradyHenderson/status/2083330869394391236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nHorton said his injury “didn’t feel as bad as it got” until after the Commanders game, in which he scored two touchdowns in what was otherwise the best receiving performance of his young career. To repeat: Horton lit up the Commanders defense on a fractured tibia. And if he started feeling something with his shin in Week 3, that means it happened after a two-touchdown (one receiving, one punt return) day against the New Orleans Saints. \n\nOn the plus side, Horton recovered well enough to avoid starting training camp on PUP and is obviously on course to be ready for Week 1 of his second season. He was held out of one practice for maintenance/ramp-up reasons, but he’s otherwise been eager and quickly able to showcase what made him look like such a steal as a fifth-round pick.\n\n\nTapped in. 🙂‍↕️ <a href=\"https://x.com/toryhorton11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@toryhorton11</a> Powered by <a href=\"https://x.com/Boeing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Boeing</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/BWmSD8QGuM\">pic.twitter.com/BWmSD8QGuM</a>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks/status/2083009441054777764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile this injury is now hopefully in the rearview mirror, it’ll still be worth monitoring Horton’s health a little more closely moving forward, given his collegiate career ended with a knee injury and subsequent surgery. 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The Chicago Bears beat reporters noted the defense got on the board today with Caleb Williams registering his first interception in the 7-7 drill, picked by Jaylon Johnson, and the defense gave trouble to the offense in the red zone. But the Williams-Loveland connection was […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6380:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JULY 29: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nA recap of Chicago Bears training camp practice number 3.\n\nThe Chicago Bears beat reporters noted the defense got on the board today with Caleb Williams registering his first interception in the 7-7 drill, picked by Jaylon Johnson, and the defense gave trouble to the offense in the red zone. But the Williams-Loveland connection was on display all day.\n\nDan Wiederer of The Athletic remarked, “Jaylon Johnson proof of life. Instinctive, athletic pick at the goal line in red zone 7-on-7.”\n\n“Defense had the upper hand in the first red zone period. Both Austin Booker and Montez Sweat with ‘sacks’ on back-to-back plays,” noted ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.\n\nStill, it was a pretty good day for the offense and Caleb Williams on the whole. Josh Buckhalter of ClockerSports remarked that the interception to Jaylon Johnson was “Caleb Williams’ only mistake.” He also noted Tyson Bagent had a solid performance running the offense.\n\n“It was the Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland show on Friday at Halas Hall in practice number three,” said Nicholas Moreano of Bears REKAP, “when Caleb Williams expected #84 to be in a spot, Loveland was there to make plays…Caleb Williams connected with Loveland on three of his last four passes, including a 14-yard seam route touchdown.”\n\nThe left tackle situation for the Bears seems very much in flux. Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic noted that the Bears opened team drills with Kiran Amegadjie, followed by Braxton Jones. As Adam Jahns of the Hoge & Jahns podcast remarked, “the LT competition is very, very real.” Kiran did get most of the reps with the 1s today, with Braxton Jones working with the second team and Wills with the 3s. However, while the Bears clearly have an open competition at left tackle, one shouldn’t jump to conclusions based on which player is running with the 1s in a given practice. Because the competition is open, Bears coaches clearly want to see each candidate with different linemates in practice. \n\nSo as far as the full day of practice goes, the defense made more plays today. The offense had some struggles in the red zone. But it was still a winning day for the Bears offense. As we’ve noted in these writeups before, we shouldn’t get too high or too low from shorts-and-shells practice, but I think we all prefer this kind of news to some of the worrying signs we’ve seen in early practices in past seasons.\n\nA few other nuggets from the day.\n\nBen Johnson had an answer in response to Liam Coen’s comments that his players are under the radar because he sees “40 pictures of Caleb Williams” when he scrolls through his feed. (<a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2083184398938128577\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2083184398938128577\">link</a>)\n\n\n“Well, we’re the No. 1 regression candidate,” Ben said, “so I think we’ve got plenty of motivation ourselves. We’ve talked about Caleb in the past. He’s used to handling a lot of attention, so I’m not worried about that.”\n\n\nRunning back Salvon Ahmed got substantial practice reps as Kyle Monangai missed practice for the second day in a row, and there is still no word as to why (don’t panic…yet). (<a href=\"https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2026/07/31/kyle-monangai-practice/\">link</a>) \n\nBen Johnson said that the two-minute drill in end-of-half situations is a “huge emphasis” in training camp. (<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448378/chicago-bears-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">link</a>) \n\nAnd a few videos from the day.\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/CALEBcsw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CALEBcsw</a> threading the needle to <a href=\"https://x.com/colstonlovelan1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@colstonlovelan1</a> 🪡 <a href=\"https://t.co/aRltkJg0GJ\">pic.twitter.com/aRltkJg0GJ</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2083274890870714671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCaleb Williams perfect ball to Colston Loveland. Loveland goes up and gets it. My goodness <a href=\"https://x.com/CalebIsHim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CalebIsHim</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/kDm63oIpYX\">pic.twitter.com/kDm63oIpYX</a>— Dave (@davebftv) <a href=\"https://x.com/davebftv/status/2083196850610520258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSheeeeeesh 😮‍💨 <a href=\"https://t.co/fExcnJefg7\">pic.twitter.com/fExcnJefg7</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2083288324937064954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRookie TE Sam Roush putting in work at Bears Training Camp 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/NXI2sZX0Yv\">pic.twitter.com/NXI2sZX0Yv</a>— Bearsszn (@bearszn) <a href=\"https://x.com/bearszn/status/2083259466481578348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nA little get-off action for the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> D-line <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/jYntnLyfaS\">pic.twitter.com/jYntnLyfaS</a>— Josh Buckhalter (@JoshGBuck) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoshGBuck/status/2083217464322654608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/JordanvandenB12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JordanvandenB12</a> showing love 🫶 <a href=\"https://t.co/DwKff1HEOO\">pic.twitter.com/DwKff1HEOO</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2083255803222397139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785540735;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Chicago Bears discussion\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10235;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Roschon Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Caleb Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1275;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"95450f09db66eb424b86fbb655950f74\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"J.K. Dobbins makes a pinky promise Broncos fans will love\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179947/j-k-dobbins-makes-a-pinky-promise-broncos-fans-will-love\";s:11:\"description\";s:302:\"Whoever is reading this needs to stop right now and knock on wood. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, it’s no secret that J.K. Dobbins will play a crucial role in the success of the offense and the Denver Broncos this season. Specifically, his health and staying on the field. We don’t […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6501:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Denver Broncos smiles against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 5, 2025 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhoever is reading this needs to stop right now and knock on wood. \n\nNow that we’ve got that out of the way, it’s no secret that J.K. Dobbins will play a crucial role in the success of the offense and the Denver Broncos this season. Specifically, his health and staying on the field. \n\nWe don’t need to revisit it, since it’s well known at this point. Most recently, Dobbins had the fluke Lisfranc injury that ended his season and kept him out of the playoff run. Had he been available for the AFC Championship Game, who knows how that would have changed the outcome?\n\nThis year, the Dobbins injury curse ends. \n\nAfter the first day of Broncos training camp, the Denver running back made a promise. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> RB J.K. Dobbins makes his claim far and wide that he will be the “number one” rushing RB in the NFL in 2026. “I’m gonna be number one, and I’m gonna keep it there for the whole year. 17 games.” “This year, there won’t be any (injuries).” <a href=\"https://t.co/K60ZsTvAxa\">pic.twitter.com/K60ZsTvAxa</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083271692387021040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n“I know a lot of people will always say, ‘Oh, he’s good for the first 10 weeks,’” Dobbins said to the media on Friday. “I’ll be in the top three the first 10 weeks, right? ‘Dude, he does this every time.’ Well, this year, forget the top three. I keep saying it, and people will think I’m crazy, but I’m going to be No. 1. And I’m going to keep it there for the whole year. Seventeen games. \n\n“A lot of people will always get mad when I say, yeah, the injuries are over because I said it last year. That one was pretty fluky. This year, there won’t be any (injuries). There won’t be anything for anyone to say about my injuries because I’m going to play all 17 games, and I’m going to give my team everything I’ve got for all 17 games. And I will be there for all 17 games. I’ll pinky promise all of you right now about that.”\n\nIf Dobbins is able to make good on his promise, the Broncos will win a lot of games in 2026. \n\nPrior to his injury against the Las Vegas Raiders, Dobbins was one of the best running backs in the NFL. And as he said, this seems to always happen. \n\nSo what has Dobbins done to end his run of bad injury luck? \n\n“When I was younger, I could do the splits,” Dobbins said to the media. “I think I lost a little bit of that flexibility; I just wasn’t paying attention to it as much. Now I’m back to that. And back to my college weight. And I’m doing all the little things that’s going to, even if it’s some fluky stuff about to happen, I’m going to be like Elastiboy or Elastigirl. I’ll be over bouncing back up from it. Like, if I get hip-drop tackled, I’ll be like, I can touch my head with the back of my foot. And get back up.”\n\n\nJ.K. Dobbins pinky promised the media he won’t get hurt this year. He double pinky promised the Broncos that. “Remember this day”— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083263462642454862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhat you have to admire about Dobbins is his positive attitude. No matter what, he’ll just keep going. \n\n“I just can’t stop. I can’t lose. It’s just … I don’t want to let myself down either,” Dobbins said. “I’ve had the three big injuries, the knee first, which took like a couple of surgeries to clean up and get back to myself, I had the Achilles, and then I had the foot last year. I never really cared about it because I’m going to come back, and I’m going to be better. I’m going to keep doing it. Whatever life throws at you, you can’t give up, right? It’s a thing that I learned for the long haul, not just football. You get knocked down. Just keep getting back up.” \n\nDobbins’ attitude and what he brings to the offense explain why the Broncos brought him back this offseason. \n\nAs head coach Sean Payton said to the media on Thursday: \n\n\n“There’s a lot to him, and when you’re evaluating the type of injury he had, how it happened, and what he brings to the team, we had strong opinions (General Manager) George (Paton) and I, and the rest of the group about re-signing him. He was a big part of why we won 14 games last year, and sometimes that can get lost in the narrative. Certainly, he’s been injured, and yet what we were able to do when he was healthy had a lot to do with where we ended up, so it was unfortunate. I believe in the player a lot. That room has gotten markedly better from what I remember in 2023.”\n\n\nPlus, Dobbins believes this was always in the cards. \n\n“This organization is amazing,” Dobbins said. “I was born to be a Bronco. I know I was drafted to the Ravens and played for the Chargers for one year, but I think I’m truly a Bronco. All roads led to here. I said last year I had to get over the mountain to get here. And I’m here. And I’m here to stay. \n\nNow it’s a matter of Dobbins finally staying on the field. \n\n“I talked to somebody who said things come in threes,” Dobbins said to the media. “All on my left leg, I’ve had the knee, the Achilles, and the foot. It’s over. Whoever has my doll, on the left side, they’re done. Like, it’s just done. You’ll see.” \n\nIt can’t hurt to knock on some wood again.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785539958;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6806;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"J.K. Dobbins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1276;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9bfe9df966ddf927041920f65c9520cb\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Bears player and team ratings revealed in ‘Madden NFL 27’\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119780/chicago-bears-madden-27-ratings\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"EA Sports recently announced their full player and team ratings for the upcoming Madden NFL 27 video game. Given that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover, it is of particular interest this year to see how Chicago’s players stack up compared to the rest of the NFL. With an 83 overall, the Bears […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3177:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nEA Sports recently announced their <a href=\"https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/ratings\">full player</a> and <a href=\"http://windycitygridiron.com\">team ratings</a> for the upcoming Madden NFL 27 video game. Given that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover, it is of particular interest this year to see how Chicago’s players stack up compared to the rest of the NFL.\n\nWith an 83 overall, the Bears are tied for the 12th-best record in the game to start this year. It’s worth noting that ratings can and often do change over the course of the season. For now, though, they have an 85 overall offense and an 82 defense, tying for the 12th-best offense and tying for the 9th-best defense in the game. This differs from the analytics in both cases, as the Bears had the No. 9 offense by <a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-hq/rankings/offense\">PFN Offense Impact Scoring</a> and the No. 23 defense by <a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-hq/rankings/defense\">PFN Defense Impact Scoring</a> last year.\n\nLeft guard Joe Thuney leads the Bears’ roster with a 96, which is the highest rating of any guards in the entire game. The top ten players on the roster in the game are below:\n\n\nThe top 10 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> players by overall in Madden NFL 27: 1. Joe Thuney: 96 2. Caleb Williams: 90 3. Jaylon Johnson: 90 4. Darnell Wright: 87 5. Devin Bush: 86 6. D\'Andre Swift: 85 7. Colston Loveland: 84 8. Kyler Gordon: 83 9. Montez Sweat: 82 10. 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Karras has pretty much been an Ironman for the Bengals, missing only one regular-season start, and will enter the 2026 season as the starting center, possibly for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4809:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 4: Ted Karras #64 of the Cincinnati Bengals stands for the national anthem prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Cincinnati, United States. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen the <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> signed center Ted Karras to be the center of Joe Burrow’s offensive line, it immediately became one of the better signings of the Zac Taylor era. Karras has pretty much been an Ironman for the Bengals, missing only one regular-season start, and will enter the 2026 season as the starting center, possibly for the last time.\n\nTed Karras\n\n\nHeight: 6-4\n\n\n\nWeight: 310 lbs.\n\n\n\nAge: 33 (turns 34 next March)\n\n\n\nCollege: Illinois\n\n\n\nHometown: Chicago, Illinois\n\n\n\nExperience: 11 years\n\n\nCap Status\n\nKarras signed a one-year extension in June of 2024 that would keep him in Cincinnati through the 2026 season. That extension was worth $6 million and included $3 million fully guaranteed. His base salary in 2026 is set to be $3.4 million with a workout bonus of $100,000. The overall cap hit of $4.5 million represents 1.49% of the team’s total cap space.\n\nBackground\n\nKarras primarily played right guard at Illinois and was the Patriots’ sixth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played both guard and center, but he wasn’t a consistent starter at either position until the 2019 season, when he started 15 games at center.\n\nThe Dolphins signed Karras as a free agent to a one-year deal, and he started 16 games for Miami that season before returning to the Patriots on another one-year deal in 2021, where Karras started multiple games at left guard.\n\nThe Bengals signed Karras in 2022 to a three-year, $18 million deal, and he has since become one of the most beloved players in the city.\n\nNot only is he one of the NFL’s better centers, but he’s also a strong vocal leader who knows how to bring out the best in his teammates.\n\n“I love him. He’s probably the most competitive guy I’ve ever been against in practice,” <a href=\"https://x.com/Dan_Hoard/status/2083263555449868598\">Dexter Lawrence said of Karras following a recent training camp practice</a>. “It’s a joy. In practice it’s easy to lose that edge, but he helps you keep it with how much of a pro he is.”\n\nOf course, you have to actually be good for teammates to listen.\n\n\nTed Karras just finished 2nd amongst Centers in True Pass Sets grade from PFF. This is after he was ranked 3rd in 2024. He gave up 1 sack all year and had his highest Pass Block Efficiency since 2020. <a href=\"https://t.co/JkhU4JPRhb\">https://t.co/JkhU4JPRhb</a>— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeGoodberry/status/2023487423720944130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nOutlook for 2026\n\nKarras has been a consistent force at center for the Bengals since he’s been here, despite consistency issues at both guard positions at times on either side of him. Now, though, the Bengals are entering the 2026 season with the same core five starting offensive linemen as they did the year before, which is a first in Burrow’s career.\n\nWith Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims at tackle, and Dylan Fairchild and Dalton Risner at guard, Karras, a team captain, will hopefully lead an offensive line that keeps Burrow clean and opens holes in the running game. If everyone can stay healthy, the sky’s the limit for this offense.\n\nConsidering Karras is entering a contract year, and Connor Lew, drafted in 2026, is now on the roster, it’s possible that the end of the Karras era will come when the 2026 season comes to a close. Hopefully Karras, who has won two Super Bowls, helps the Bengals win their first, and then he can ride off into the sunset.\n\nIf this is the last ride for Karras, remember him at his best:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/WPMOYChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WPMOYChallenge</a> Ted Karras <a href=\"https://t.co/zVhrwBoqI7\">pic.twitter.com/zVhrwBoqI7</a>— Bengals Graphics (@bengalsgraphic5) <a href=\"https://x.com/bengalsgraphic5/status/1734935490996896045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 13, 2023</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785537039;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1279;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7ca36cb84072accece9cb2573162f0dc\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Walter Nolen leaves Arizona Cardinals training camp practice early… 2026 edition\";s:4:\"link\";s:146:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-injuries/92954/walter-nolen-leaves-arizona-cardinals-training-camp-practice-early-2026-edition\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"Let’s hope it is nothing, let’s hope this is nothing… Let’s not overreact. For the second consecutive year, Walter Nolen has left training camp practice early with a leg injury, this time, well we don’t know, but based on the video we are seeing it looks like a left leg injury for the second year […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2930:\"\n\n\n \n Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (97) practices during a walkthrough in training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on July 25, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nLet’s hope it is nothing, let’s hope this is nothing… Let’s not overreact.\n\n\nDL Walter Nolen now headed to locker room with trainer.— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) <a href=\"https://x.com/Cardschatter/status/2083304734828749046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor the second consecutive year, Walter Nolen has left training camp practice early with a leg injury, this time, well we don’t know, but based on the video we are seeing it looks like a left leg injury for the second year defensive lineman.\n\n\nWalter Nolen III walking back onto the Arizona Cardinals practice field after leaving for a short time <a href=\"https://t.co/KVbRPCuCy7\">pic.twitter.com/KVbRPCuCy7</a>— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) <a href=\"https://x.com/BoBrack/status/2083302298315571282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt looks like Walter Nolen’s day is done at Arizona Cardinals training camp. Left earlier before coming back to sideline. <a href=\"https://t.co/XJkVCrrRrT\">pic.twitter.com/XJkVCrrRrT</a>— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) <a href=\"https://x.com/BoBrack/status/2083305365429780627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nNolen of course was the Arizona Cardinals first round pick in 2025, and missed the first half of the season with an injury, then was able to play in only six games, before having a season-ending knee injury on December 21st.\n\nMany of us wondered if he would be ready for the start of 2026 training camp, and when it was announced that he would NOT start on the PUP list, we were all excited.\n\nNow we have to wonder… what the hell is happening?\n\nLet’s just hope nothing important/big and instead it is just precautionary, but this Cardinals defense cannot afford to lose any player, let alone one that had a chance to be one of the best players at their position this year based on early camp projections.\n\n\nTakeaways from day 4 of Cardinals camp: – Ihmir Smith-Marsette has an extremely good chance to make the roster. 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T.J. Watt signed a new deal to pay $41 million per year before week one last year, and Nick Herbig inked a four-year, $100 million contract this offseason. Needless to say, it puts Alex Highsmith in a difficult position. With two years […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3620:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe future may be complicated for one Pro Bowl Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher. T.J. Watt signed a new deal to pay $41 million per year before week one last year, and Nick Herbig inked a four-year, $100 million contract this offseason.\n\nNeedless to say, it puts Alex Highsmith in a difficult position. With two years remaining on his contract, Highsmith remains a valuable part of the highest-paid defense in football. His future could also be in doubt after the Steelers committed more money to two players at the same position over the last two offseasons. Regardless, <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkKaboly/status/2083224907853242408/video/1?s=46\">Highsmith said after practice on Friday</a> that he wants to remain with the Steelers his entire career. \n\n“That’s my dream,” Highsmith said. “I do want to be a Steeler for life.”\n\nHighsmith will turn 30 next week and is entering his seventh season in Pittsburgh. In 90 games, Highsmith owns 45 sacks, 337 tackles, 10 forced fumbles, 10 passes defended, and three interceptions. \n\nDespite the uncertainty, Highsmith is focused on this season and getting the Steelers back over the hump. \n\n“I just want to go out there and do whatever I can to help bring another Super Bowl to this team and city,” Highsmith said. “I do want to be a Steeler for life, so for me, I’m just excited for this year.” \n\nThe outside linebackers are the deepest and most talented group on the roster. \n\n“Our group, we’re the best group in the league edge-wise. The three of us and Jack (Sawyer),” Highsmith said. “I think we’re going to do some special things.”\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn this week’s Saints reacts poll, we asked our readers which quarterback do they think will win the backup position?\n\n\n\nAn overwhelming 69% of voters said that it will be 3rd year QB Spencer Rattler. \n\nThe 25-year-old who was drafted by the Saints in the 5th round of the 2024 NFL Draft, enters 2026 with a 1-13 record as a starter over the past two year. Last season, Rattler lost the starting job to then rookie 2nd-round pick Tyler Shough halfway through the Saints’ loss to the Buccaneers in Week 8. However, this is Rattler’s second full season under Kellen Moore and with that comes more knowledge and understanding of Moore’s offensive system, which obviously makes him the number one candidate to be the backup quarterback. However, you shouldn’t count out yet what Kellen Moore can do with Zach Wilson, who the Saints signed in free agency. 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The New England Patriots hosted safeties Eric Butler and Tysheem Johnson for workouts on Friday, according to the NFL transaction wire. 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The San Diego State product appeared in 48 games, including 23 starts, during his Aztecs career. Blocking a pair of punts, Butler had a hand in 119 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one interception returned a touchdown.\n\nJohnson, listed at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds, made collegiate stops at Ole Miss and Oregon before going undrafted in 2025. The 23-year-old defensive back appeared in 53 games, including 46 starts, while totaling 131 tackles, two sacks and six interceptions. Waived by the Chicago Bears with an injury designation at the 53-man roster deadline last summer, Johnson finished his rookie season on the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons. He was waived in May.\n\nOn Friday morning, the Patriots <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/132173/patriots-release-linebacker-otis-reese\">waived</a> linebacker Otis Reese, who finished 2025 as a member of the practice squad. 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He was named Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt and became the first true freshman running back in program history to rush for 100+ yards in consecutive games.\n\nVidal’s workload increased in his second year, going from 101 carries to 152 which he turned into 701 yards and five scores. He also pitched in 22 catches for 134 receiving yards and was once again named a Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt selection.\n\nThe stocky runner officially broke out in his third season with a new career highs of 231 carries, 1,132 rushing yards, and 10 touchdowns. With another 140 receiving yards thrown in, Vidal went on to earn Second-Team All-Sun Belt honors. With a pair of performances that topped 200 yards on the ground, Vidal also became just the second player in program history to rush for 200+ yards in multiple games during a season.\n\nVidal saved his best season for last, rushing for 1,661 yards on a whopping 297 carries to go with 15 total touchdowns (14 rushing, one receiving). He would go on to be named a First-Team All-Sun Belt selection, the Sun Belt’s Offensive Player of the Year, and a Third-Team All-American.\n\nIn the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game, Vidal was named the MVP after rushing for five touchdowns in the Trojans’ win, becoming the first player to ever rush for five scores in a conference’s title game.\n\nFollowing his collegiate career, Vidal was selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Chargers. His first NFL touchdown came on a nifty catch over the head of a Broncos defender for a touchdown. His rookie campaign saw him tote the rock 43 times for 155 yards while recording 62 receiving yards and the aforementioned score.\n\nVidal saw an increase in usage during the 2025 season after injuries hit both Najee Harris and rookie Omarion Hampton. He earned 10 starts while playing in 13 total games, rushing for a career-high 643 yards and three touchdowns. He also score once more through the air and recorded 136 receiving yards on 16 receptions. In the team’s playoff loss to the Texans, Vidal rushed for 31 yards on 11 carries and caught two passes for 20 yards.\n\nThe Good\n\nVidal went from a sixth-round pick to impact player for the Chargers by his second year. He stepped in for two talented backs and helped keep the offense afloat with several strong rushing performances.\n\nSeveral of Vidal’s biggest runs from 2025 were outside the tackles which may have proved to the coaching staff that he can play and succeed in Mike McDaniel’s outside zone scheme.\n\nThe Bad\n\nVidal may have been a better fit for Greg Roman’s gap run system over McDaniel’s outside zone scheme on paper and there’s a chance McDaniel feels the same way given the team’s signing of speedster Keaton Mitchell.\n\nThe production from Vidal during his stretch of starts was extremely inconsistent. In between three games with over 100 rushing yards, Vidal recording single-game rushing totals of 11, 13, 20, 30, and 33. The line obviously did him no favors, but he was more down than up when given the chance to lead the backfield.\n\n2026 Outlook\n\nVidal showed he was a valuable member of the backfield last season and he’s rightfully in the mix as one of the team’s top three running backs. There are no real threats to his position on the depth chart behind him and I would be shocked to see him not make the active roster as RB3, at the minimum.\n\nAs far as his production goes, he’ll likely fall between his rookie and sophomore production numbers as he jockeys his way into snaps behind Hampton and alongside Mitchell.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785532436;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Los Angeles Chargers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11647;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kimani Vidal\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1286;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ba0844a19b421d28f5aa7e2320beba05\";s:5:\"title\";s:244:\"Rashee Rice’s legs look so sluggish and heavy. Something to keep an eye on (I know he was in a jail cell for a while, limiting conditioning ability but still) as he continues to rehab from the knee scope procedure. Clearly not moving at 100%.\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vc398r/rashee_rices_legs_look_so_sluggish_and_heavy/\";s:11:\"description\";s:49:\" submitted by /u/HookFL [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:273:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/HookFL\"> /u/HookFL </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2083290494969262273\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vc398r/rashee_rices_legs_look_so_sluggish_and_heavy/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785531800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1287;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9d1604c296eb4c15c1a31700705ba4a4\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Mike Evans: Deebo Samuel is a hell of a pickup for us\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-evans-deebo-samuel-is-a-hell-of-a-pickup-for-us\";s:11:\"description\";s:78:\"Count Mike Evans among those happy to see Deebo Samuel is back with the 49ers.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2389:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_deebo49ers_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"200834\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_deebo49ers_260731\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_deebo49ers_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"Deebo returning to 49ers is a \'good fit\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/deebo-samuel-returning-to-san-francisco-49ers-is-a-good-fit\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T13:00:29Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Count Mike Evans among those happy to see Deebo Samuel is back with the 49ers. Evans, who joined San Francisco in free agency back in March, told reporters on Friday that he’s expecting plenty from Samuel, as he returns to the place where he’s spent most of his career.“<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201915-49ers-stars-expect-version-samuel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I love the way he plays the game</a>,\" Evans said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. \"I think he\'s going to bring what he brought before to the team — that energy, that versatility. Hell of a pickup for us.”Samuel spent his first six seasons with San Francisco before the club traded him to the Commanders last year. 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Brown finding their rhythm at Patriots camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/132196/drake-maye-aj-brown-finding-their-rhythm-patriots-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"Building chemistry can take time. Drake Maye and A.J. Brown learned that over the Patriots’ four training camp practices, as the duo struggled to get on the same page. But since the pads came on Thursday, their connection has come to life. “Just giving more chances to him,” Maye said. “I think you see with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3501:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 27: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots spots A.J. Brown #1 of the New England Patriots during New England Patriots Training Camp on July 27, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nBuilding chemistry can take time.\n\nDrake Maye and A.J. Brown learned that over the Patriots’ four training camp practices, as the duo struggled to get on the same page. But since the pads came on Thursday, their connection has come to life.\n\n“Just giving more chances to him,” Maye said. “I think you see with the ball in his hands what he can do, so just finding more chances, intermediate, short, deep, just not shying away from it – I am not going to shy away from him. That is how I play. I am going to keep going at it, and it could be the fifth play in a row I am going to give him the rock.”\n\nOn Thursday in high red-zone work, Maye connected on four of his five passes to Brown, resulting in at least two would-be touchdowns on slants.\n\nStill waiting to see the duo strike a big play in full-field work, they delivered quickly on Friday.\n\nMaye’s first pass of the day in full-team work was a deep shot down the right sideline that Brown hauled in for a gain of more than 40 yards after beating Christian Gonzalez on a double move. The quarterback later found Brown on back-to-back completions in low red-zone 11-on-11 work.\n\n“You feel like you know when things are clicking. I feel like we had some good plays today,” Maye said. “He’s a force in this league, he’s been a force in this league… I am blessed to play with a player like him and looking forward to giving him the rock and seeing him do his thing.”\n\nThe recent success has stemmed from more opportunities, but also from the relationship the two have built off the field since Brown arrived in a trade on June 1.\n\n“It is great for us to talk and pull up some old things that he has run and how he liked to run them and what he liked to do, and the routes for his different looks,” Maye said. “So, it is just trying to feel the connectivity building now. I think that is the biggest thing with a player like him and a lot of players that we have. 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Kevin Knight breaks down all the biggest news from the third day, including the return of Tua Tagovailoa to practice, the emergence of Zachariah Branch, and notes on the various position battles across the roster. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live!\n\nWatch the stream below or on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive\">YouTube</a>\n\nYou can also listen to all of our video shows in an audio-only podcast format, available on all your favorite podcast platforms or by using the player below. The podcast typically posts a few hours after the live show records.\n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in supporting the show, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive/membership\">become a Channel Member</a> or <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/falcoholiclive\">check out our Patreon page</a> to unlock access to exclusive perks including Patron Q&A sessions, Discord perks, live shout-outs and more!\n\n<a href=\"https://discord.gg/A2ybd2ywnd\">Be sure to check out the new community Discord server here!</a> Come chat with your fellow Falcons fans about the show, the team, the NFL draft, and more.\n\nYou can watch the show here on The Falcoholic, but we recommend <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive\">watching on YouT</a><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76XTQnl0BK0\">u</a><a href=\"https://youtu.be/7fFK6u5lyhc\">be</a> for the best experience—including full 1080p HD video and access to the live Q&A in the chat. 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Despite roster machinations that might have initially appeared to suggest otherwise, that seems to have been the case from the second the Packers traded up to snag […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4064:\"\n\n\n \n ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 09: Rookie Trey Smack #28 of the Green Bay Packers participates in drills during the Green Bay Packers mandatory minicamp at Don Hutson Center on June 09, 2026 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIf this week hasn’t made it clear enough, let’s go ahead and say it loud and clear: Trey Smack is going to be the Packers’ kicker this year.\n\nDespite roster machinations that might have initially appeared to suggest otherwise, that seems to have been the case from the second the Packers traded up to snag him in the sixth round of this spring’s draft. The plan was always for Trey Smack to be the kicker, and nothing has changed on that front. Smack has the job, and barring injury or a truly insane collapse in camp, he’s going to keep it through the regular season.\n\nThe Packers have been sending that message with practically every move they’ve made not just since Smack was drafted, but dating back to last season. Lucas Havrisik, Smack’s recently departed competition, was around and kicking for the Packers while Brandon McManus recovered from an injury. But <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/83660/packers-top-plays-of-2025-8-lucas-havrisik-sets-a-packers-record\">despite his record-setting performance in Arizona</a>, Havrisik couldn’t hang onto the job when McManus came back — apparently because when called upon to kick in practice, he couldn’t reliably deliver.\n\nUnless he’d dramatically changed in the intervening few months, that’s pretty strong evidence that he was never a real source of competition for Smack. He couldn’t take the job from an injured and poorly performing Brandon McManus. What shot did he really have against Smack the draft pick?\n\nThen, enter Lenny Krieg. A potential International Player Pathway (IPP) option because of his German roots, Krieg had a solid performance at the 2025 NFL Combine and has been kicking around (pun very much intended) the Falcons and Jets organizations over the past season plus. After Havrisik departed earlier this week, the Packers signed Krieg just to cut him less than two full days later. Did he actually attempt a kick in Green Bay? If he did, it wasn’t noteworthy enough to keep him around.\n\nIt seems like there’s a pretty obvious plan in the works here. Smack is going to be the kicker, but the Packers are either trying to avoid overworking him or developing their ready sheet in the event that they have to make a call at some point this season. 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He <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/205876/andy-reid-gives-6-chiefs-injury-updates-patrick-mahomes-cleared-to-practice\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/205876/andy-reid-gives-6-chiefs-injury-updates-patrick-mahomes-cleared-to-practice\">was reportedly just cleared for practice</a> as rookies arrived to St. Joseph last week.\n\nDelane has participated in every practice dating to the rookie portion last weekend. He has worn a yellow, non-contact jersey each time. \n\nSpeaking after Friday’s session, head coach Andy Reid described Delane as in an unusual position of practicing while still recovering from injury. \n\n“He’s a tough kid,” the coach remarked. “He was a state wrestling champ and all that stuff. Tough kid. He wants to be out there. He wants to do everything. We’re not allowing him to use that arm. He’s out there playing kind of one-handed. Until he’s completely clear, we’re going to keep an eye on him.”\n\n\nRookie CB Mansoor Delane breaks up the pass to Cyrus Allen<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> l <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/1F7bp2e0ZJ\">pic.twitter.com/1F7bp2e0ZJ</a>— Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) <a href=\"https://x.com/SportsRadio810/status/2083233495233495112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs such, Delane’s focus in camp so far has been on what his feet can do, as opposed to arm placement while covering receivers. \n\nWhile Reid stressed the importance of time, fans may see his work lessened in the coming days as the team transitions to padded practices. 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We learned that it was a $152 million deal, and now we know some more about how Howie Roseman structured things — and, you guessed it, utilized void years to cushion the cap. According to Spotrac’s breakdown, Carter received $40.8 million […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3247:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 30: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts during training camp at Jefferson Health Training Complex on July 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178008/jalen-carter-eagles-agree-to-record-breaking-contract-extension\">Eagles signed Jalen Carter to a four-year extension </a>just as training camp began. We learned that it was a $152 million deal, and now we know some more about how Howie Roseman structured things — and, you guessed it, utilized void years to cushion the cap.\n\nAccording to Spotrac’s breakdown, Carter received $40.8 million guaranteed at signing. He also has five option bonuses, and the team added four void years to the deal. As usual, Roseman kept the salary cap in mind — and knowing he’s got some expensive cornerbacks to pay next year — kept the cap hits relatively low for the next few years.\n\n\nDL Jalen Carter\'s <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Eagles</a> Extension ▪️4-yrs, $152M new ▪️$40.8M g\'teed at sign ▪️$30M more next March ▪️5 option bonuses ▪️4 void years ▪️$4-yrs, $106.8M practical Cap Hits 2026: $9.1M ($2.1M lost) 2027: $9.5M ($17.6M saved) 2028: $15.5M 2029: $22.2M 2030: $29.4M 2031: $26.2M…— Spotrac (@spotrac) <a href=\"https://x.com/spotrac/status/2083203137960132615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jalen-carters-deal-has-a-250-000-annual-weight-bonus\">ProFootball Talk also reported </a>that the team included $250,000 in bonuses related to a weight check every year. In the report, <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jalen-carters-deal-has-a-250-000-annual-weight-bonus\">PFT’s Mike Florio suggested</a> that a “weight bonus” is not typically included in veteran contracts, but throughout the offseason, the coaches mentioned publicly their want for Carter to get in better shape, so it’s not entirely surprising.\n\nGood thing for the fourth-year defensive tackle, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178091/howie-roseman-nick-sirianni-comment-jalen-carter-contract-extension-reaction\">head coach Nick Sirianni said that Carter returned for training camp in phenomenal shape</a>, so having a set expectation might be a nice guardrail for him and the team. <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178091/howie-roseman-nick-sirianni-comment-jalen-carter-contract-extension-reaction\">GM Howie Roseman said they had no concerns re-signing Carter</a>, and he hadn’t had any issue off the field since coming to Philly, so his weight might be the only thing they wanted to monitor.\n\nAll told, the deal looks like yet another win-win for the Eagles organization and for one of the league’s top defensive tackles who deserved a second contract.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785525660;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";i:1;s:30:\"Philadelphia Eagles salary cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10888;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1300;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"52d854cbc2abb41e2574e180236bdff4\";s:5:\"title\";s:89:\"How Chris Olave’s Extension Stacks Up Against the 2022 NFL Draft’s Top Wide Receivers\";s:4:\"link\";s:152:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/112341/how-chris-olaves-extension-stacks-up-against-the-2022-nfl-drafts-top-wide-receivers\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"The New Orleans Saints finally locked in their WR1 under contract, giving him an extension that keeps him on the team until 2030. Olave’s deal is worth up to $132 million with $90 million in guarantees. With his extension, the 2022 first-round pick becomes the sixth highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. Above him are […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5348:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe New Orleans Saints finally locked in their WR1 under contract, giving him an extension that keeps him on the team until 2030. Olave’s deal is worth up to $132 million with $90 million in guarantees.\n\nWith his extension, the 2022 first-round pick becomes the sixth highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. Above him are Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja’Marr Chase, Drake London, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb. Olave is also the final of the 2022 first-round wide receivers who are with the team that drafted them to receive a contract extension, so how does the former Buckeye’s new contract stack up against his draft class?\n\nWR Garrett Wilson, New York Jets\n\nNew York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson was the first of the wide receivers taken in the 2022 NFL Draft to sign an extension. Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Jets signed Wilson to a four-year $130 million deal. \n\nThe Jets’ standout receiver has an average annual value of $32.5 million. When Wilson signed his contract, everyone in the Saints community paid attention. Wilson’s contract would be the blueprint for New Orleans when it was time to pay their star. Fittingly, the Saints signed Olave to a similar deal, with Olave squeaking out an extra $500,00 a year, earning $33 million annually.\n\nThe former Buckeye teammates have had similar experiences in their young careers. Both were drafted to struggling franchises with questions at quarterback, yet each wideout has found success in the league. In his four seasons with New York, Wilson has accumulated 3,644 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in 58 games. Olave, who has appeared in 55 games, just edges out Wilson with 3,728 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. \n\nLength: 4 years Total Value: $130 million AAV: $32.5 million Guaranteed: $90 million\n\nWR Drake London, Atlanta Falcons\n\nAtlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London was the first of the wideouts taken in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he is fittingly the highest-paid, getting a four-year $141 million contract earlier in the offseason. \n\nLondon’s deal came as a surprise. While the 6-foot-4 wideout has been solid in his early career, he’s only gone over 1,000 receiving yards once, achieving 1,271 yards in 2024. While the Falcons’ wideout has had the best single-season of his fellow 2022 draftees, he hasn’t been as consistent. London went for 919 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2025 before earning his contract. \n\nWhat London has been able to do that Olave and Wilson haven’t, however, is remain healthy. The former eighth overall pick appeared in 12+ games each season and has played in 16+ games in each of his first three years. In 62 games, London has logged 3,961 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns, both the most of any other 2022 wideouts.\n\nLength: 4 years Total Value: $141,054,000 AAV: $35,263,599 Guaranteed: $99,871,000\n\nWR Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions\n\nThe Detroit Lions followed quickly behind the Jets to extend their star wideout, signing Jameson Williams to a three-year $83 million deal with $67 million guaranteed just a month later.\n\nSimilarly to Londo’s, Williams extension came as a surprise. The former Alabama wideout only achieved a single 1,000-yard season before signing his deal, logging just 395 yards total in his first two years. But the Lions didn’t go all in on Williams. While he earned a significant payday, 17 wide receivers earn more annually than the former first-round pick. With Amon-Ra St. Brown on the roster, Detroit only had to give Williams WR2 money rather than paying him as their first option. \n\nWilliamson has become electric since signing his deal, however. Over his last two seasons, he’s logged back-to-back 1,000+ yard campaigns and scored 14 touchdowns in that span. Despite his productive last two seasons, the star wideout is behind his fellow draft class in receiving yards, logging 2,513 in four seasons. \n\nLength: 3 years Total Value: $80 million AAV: $26,666,667 Guaranteed: $66.58 million\n\nThe 2022 NFL Draft class was wide receiver-heavy. While other first-round receivers such as Jahan Dotson and Treylon Burks couldn’t find as much success as their counterparts, the wide picks that landed were hits. \n\nOlave’s deal makes him the second-highest-paid wide receiver in his draft class, and he’s earned it. Through their first four seasons, Olave has the second-most receiving yards and touchdowns in that span. While health has remained a concern, a growing connection with second-year quarterback Tyler Shough means New Orleans had to lock their star receiver up on a significant contract.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785525410;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:27:\"New Orleans Saints analysis\";i:1;s:29:\"New Orleans Saints discussion\";i:2;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1301;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"89c5f12dd97763e08ef2c099cfd7c62e\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Jacoby Brissett knocking the rust off in first week of action\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-training-camp/92922/jacoby-brissett-knocking-the-rust-off-in-first-week-of-action\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"We are through a week of Arizona Cardinals practices and the changes are… well good it seems. Will it lead to wins in 2026? Who knows? The Cardinals are banking on a first time head coach, a young defensive coordinator who has struggled, an offensive coordinator who doesn’t have very much respect around the league […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6225:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWe are through a week of Arizona Cardinals practices and the changes are… well good it seems.\n\nWill it lead to wins in 2026? Who knows?\n\nThe Cardinals are banking on a first time head coach, a young defensive coordinator who has struggled, an offensive coordinator who doesn’t have very much respect around the league and a veteran quarterback sitting at 20-45 in his career as a starter.\n\nYet, there are things to be excited about.\n\nThe offense has been open quite a bit in the passing game during practices:\n\n\nI’ve been impressed by the route combinations from Mike LaFleur early in camp. Doesn’t have the QB to compete this year but I’m intrigued to see what his offense looks like in the regular season.— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) <a href=\"https://x.com/Kyle_Odegard/status/2082893154831974815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGuys consistently getting open <a href=\"https://t.co/wT89ZXD7Xh\">https://t.co/wT89ZXD7Xh</a>— Blake Allen Murphy (@blakemurphy7) <a href=\"https://x.com/blakemurphy7/status/2082894760793301305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nLaFleur’s passing schemes are doing a good job, of course LaFleur’s Rams offense with Sean McVay running things scored an ungodly amount of points on the Nick Rallis Cardinals defense last year, so maybe this is not a surprise? It is training camp.\n\nOne thing that has been interesting to watch, and get text about is the quarterback… Jacoby Brissett.\n\nBrissett has been understandably up and down, but there are some issues that we have to hope get ironed out before September 13th, which seems really far away, but is in fact right around the corner.\n\n\nImpressions so far: Much better day today. Way more balanced (offense won early, defense won late) Brissett looked rusty at first (as to be expected) but bounced back nicely after the first 11v11 Minshew was lights out. Michael Wilson and Budda Baker had themselves a day…— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarGator9NFL/status/2081499181244727421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe rust was to be expected, especially on what was essentially his first full practice, and then was hit and miss from there the next couple days.\n\n\nJacoby Brissett too high on this one for Tre McBride Andrew Wingard on the coverage <a href=\"https://t.co/GT3HCaC9yV\">pic.twitter.com/GT3HCaC9yV</a>— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarGator9NFL/status/2082252440242638860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nThen Wednesday came and JaguarGator9 who has been there all the time captured some moments, and then my guy on the ground was also texting me quite a bit that day (two separate people for those curious) and it was interesting.\n\n\nJacoby Brissett has not had a good day today Overthrows another receiver here <a href=\"https://t.co/xp4kCtlYz3\">pic.twitter.com/xp4kCtlYz3</a>— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarGator9NFL/status/2082618128941580713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n2-minute drill installations and Jacoby Brissett starts off by getting called for intentional grounding <a href=\"https://t.co/77ermrFZcl\">pic.twitter.com/77ermrFZcl</a>— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarGator9NFL/status/2082628268189241717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHe then follows that up by throwing a pass middle of the field at the line of scrimmage No situational awareness here for Brissett at all. A really bad day for him <a href=\"https://t.co/suTCBaFSBO\">pic.twitter.com/suTCBaFSBO</a>— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarGator9NFL/status/2082628603934826712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTakeaways from day 4 of Cardinals camp: – Ihmir Smith-Marsette has an extremely good chance to make the roster. If you’re keeping five, right now, it’s Harrison, Wilson, Bourne, Duvernay, and ISM – Jeremiyah Love needs to be RB1. Running laps around everyone else – Jacoby… <a href=\"https://t.co/buQvHpPMiA\">https://t.co/buQvHpPMiA</a>— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarGator9NFL/status/2082648773784977515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nSo I want to start by saying I was not there, so this is trusting someone I trust and someone I don’t know but has no reason to not be unbiased in Gator, but I wanted to address a couple of points.\n\n\nThe penalty issues are on JB. It is what it is, but when you haven’t been at anything, and now you are changing up cadences, etc. there will be some rough patches, not unexpected, but this is part of the issue with holding out the whole season.\n\n\n\nThe misses are not unexpected either, but the deep misses are something I have been told about, and after watching there is a reason… he is out of shape. His legs are dead, he looks a little ballooned, and he’s not moving well right now. That again is a byproduct of this offseason or maybe lack of offseason.\n\n\n\nI think that the MHJ “hate” is way overblown and he is going to have a productive year.\n\n\n\nI think their plan with Love is smart. See what this OL looks like, let Allgeier be the guy that finds out early.\n\n\nThe Brissett thing is what it is right now. I am hopeful he will get into shape and the work will clear up the presnap issues we are seeing as of now.\n\nOutside of that, this week has been mostly unexceptional, and that is good for training camp.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785524536;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";i:2;s:31:\"Arizona Cardinals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1302;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"41693c14a8b45583ff34797813629564\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"How the Eagles extension of Jalen Carter impacts the Seahawks\";s:4:\"link\";s:152:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/171350/how-philadelphia-eagles-jalen-carter-extension-impacts-seattle-seahawks-murphy-williams\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"In the immediate aftermath of the 2023 NFL Draft, there were fans of the Seattle Seahawks who were certain that general manager John Schneider had erred by drafting Devon Witherspoon fifth overall, while Jalen Carter remained available. The Philadelphia Eagles would select Carter with the ninth overall pick, and in the three seasons since then […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6932:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 30: Leonard Williams #99, Derick Hall #58 and Byron Murphy II #91 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate together during the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on November 30, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn the immediate aftermath of the 2023 NFL Draft, there were fans of the Seattle Seahawks who were certain that general manager John Schneider had erred by drafting Devon Witherspoon fifth overall, while Jalen Carter remained available. \n\nThe Philadelphia Eagles would select Carter with the ninth overall pick, and in the three seasons since then the Seahawks and Eagles have each taken home a Lombardi Trophy. \n\nWith both Witherspoon and Carter eligible for contract extensions once the 2025 season ended, there was no shortage of chatter during the offseason regarding the potential of a new contract for both. Rumblings have emerged that the Seahawks offered Witherspoon the opportunity to become the highest paid cornerback in the NFL months ago, but so far the two sides have yet to agree to a deal, while the <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178008/jalen-carter-eagles-agree-to-record-breaking-contract-extension\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178008/jalen-carter-eagles-agree-to-record-breaking-contract-extension\">Eagles and Carter agreed to a four-year deal worth $152M that makes Carter the highest paid interior defensive lineman in NFL history</a>. \n\nCarter inking an extension won’t have an immediate impact on a potential Witherspoon contract, but it is very likely to have an impact on the Seahawks, in particular as the Seattle front office works to negotiate contract extensions with other members of the Seahawks roster. \n\nMost importantly, the extension Carter signed will undoubtedly be cited in negotiations next offseason when 2024 first round pick Byron Murphy is extension eligible. Murphy has yet to garner the same kind of attention and accolades as Carter, in spite of an on-field impact that is universally lauded by experts and analysts. Certainly, being on a West Coast team that plays most of its games in the late slot impacts how many fans and members of the media watch Murphy on a weekly basis compared to a player who is much more likely to be on television screens during the early Sunday game. \n\nRegardless of how much attention is paid to Murphy by fans of and beat writers for other teams, though, any general manager across the league would unquestionably have interest in adding an impactful, young interior defensive lineman given the opportunity. That means Murphy’s ability to disrupt the plans of opponents in both the run and pass make him the exact type of three-down interior defensive lineman general managers dream of, and at whom they would be willing to throw very large amounts of cash should such a player ever hit free agency. \n\nAdd in that Murphy won’t turn 24 years of age until the day before the Seahawks kickoff the 2026 season against the New England Patriots in Week 1, the upside potential for the future remains massive. Thus, it’s not a question of if, but rather how much, the Carter extension will impact the negotiations between Murphy and the Seahawks next offseason. \n\nThe relevance of this is that prior to Philadelphia making Carter the highest paid interior defensive lineman in league history there were only two players in that position group whose contracts exceeded $28M per year. Those two players were Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans and Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs, which means the Carter contracts represents a significant reset of the top of the market for the interior defensive line. \n\nPerhaps most importantly, though, the market reset brought about by Carter’s $38M per year extension will likely impact every major contract negotiated by an interior defensive lineman in the coming months, even if those contracts don’t reset the top of the market. Specifically, every young defensive lineman who may not be of Murphy’s caliber or have the same upside potential, who signs a contract extension or free agent contract between now and next offseason where the value was impacted by Carter’s $38M per year extension will add another data point upon which Murphy’s agent can use to strengthen the foundation of arguing for Murphy’s value. \n\nEven more immediately, though, the Seahawks front office could see an impact Carter’s extension as they work to negotiate an extension of their own in the coming days or weeks with Leonard Williams. Williams has been a superstar since coming over from the New York Giants at the trade deadline in 2023, and <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171203/nfl-news-leonard-williams-seattle-seahawks-extension-talks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171203/nfl-news-leonard-williams-seattle-seahawks-extension-talks\">multiple reports have established that Williams and the team are working towards an extension agreement</a> that would keep him in Seattle past 2026. \n\nWilliams is unquestionably in a different category than Carter or Murphy, neither of which has yet to reach their prime. At 32 years of age Williams is in the home stretch of his career, but coming off a second-team All Pro season in 2025 and back to back Pro Bowl selections, the extension Williams signs will certainly not be small, and it will undoubtedly provide another anchor point of supporting evidence towards the value of an extension for defensive linemen across the NFL, including Murphy. Further, any agent negotiating an extension for a high-level defensive lineman is all but certain to cite the recent Carter extension as evidence of a higher market for the position group as a whole, meaning that between now and whenever Murphy and the Seahawks enter contract extension talks, there will be multiple deals where the contract value was impacted by the Carter contract and then in turn used as backing for the arguments as to Murphy’s value. \n\nIn short, the Carter extension resets the market for impact defensive linemen, specifically interior defensive linemen, and the Seahawks are set to extend two players to whom that description aptly applies. 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With Caleb Downs drawing so much attention, Lawrence is flying under the radar as a rookie. But with likely a key role at a spotlight position on defense, Lawrence is sure to generate hype this August and hopefully in the regular […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16548:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nMalachi Lawrence may be one of the most unheralded first-round picks in Cowboys history. With Caleb Downs drawing so much attention, Lawrence is flying under the radar as a rookie. But with likely a key role at a spotlight position on defense, Lawrence is sure to generate hype this August and hopefully in the regular season.\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 0 Acquired by: 2026 1st-round pick\n\nLawrence had a full five-year, redshirt run at Central Florida as a pass rusher. His career-high in sacks was 7.5 in 2023, but last season he earned First-team All-Big 12 honors with seven sacks, 11 tackles for loss, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles for the Knights. A strong showing at the scouting combine boosted his stock, pushing Lawrence into late first/early second-round consideration for the 2026 NFL Draft.\n\nWith two firsts last April, the Cowboys were poised for an exciting Thursday night. Coming off a dreadful defensive year, that was Dallas’ assumed focus for its rookie class. Improving the pass rush was also a top priority, with several scenarios that could have an edge player going at the 12th-overall pick. But as it turned out, blue-chip safety Caleb Downs fell out of the top 10 and was grabbed by the Cowboys after a quick move up to the 11th pick.\n\nTwelve picks later, we were still celebrating the Downs pick by the time Dallas was back on the clock. With Downs helping the secondary, a pick for the front seven felt likely. Lawrence was among the top possibilities, though some thought it could be Auburn’s Keldric Faulk, or Clemson products Peter Woods or T.J. Parker. There were also a few intriguing offensive prospects like WRs KC Concepcion or Omar Cooper Jr., or OT Caleb Lomu. But in a fitting use of a pick they obtained in the Micah Parsons trade, the Cowboys went with the pass rusher in Lawrence.\n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 4 2026 Cap Hit: $3.68 million\n\nDuring the 2029 season, Dallas will likely have to make two fifth-year option decisions on Downs and Lawrence. Ultimately, it’s a nice problem to have if both guys turn into defensive leaders. We’ll also be at the end of Dak Prescott’s current contract, so it’s hard to project what the Cowboys’ salary cap landscape will be.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Rotation OLB Roster Chance: 100%\n\nWe already know that Lawrence will have a big share in the pass-rushing rotation, even as a rookie. How Dallas divides the snaps between Lawrence, Rashan Gary, and Donovan Ezeiruaku is one of the big questions ahead of 2026. But they will all see plenty of work, hopefully with enough mutual success to be labeled a “three-headed monster” by the end of the season.\n\nAs far as starting jobs, Gary is the most likely for early-down work as a veteran and a run stopper. How Ezeiruaku and Lawrence perform in run defense will probably decide who gets the most starts between them. Last year, Ezeiruaku was surprisingly good there despite his size. Being a first-round pick won’t give Lawrence any extra consideration for starts or playing time, as Ezeiruaku has plenty of potential and long-term consideration as well.\n\nWhile this top three feels pretty certain, we can’t dismiss guys like James Houston and Sam Williams, either. Lawrence is still a rookie and has plenty to learn, giving these veterans a chance to impress early and perhaps claim their own shares in the rotation. Though we’re rightfully concerned about whether or not there’s a true sack artist in this bunch, there are plenty of guys who could produce in a well-designed and executed defensive scheme.\n\nLawrence may not be getting the kind of fanfare that most first-round picks are accustomed to, but it’s all speculative in the offseason. If the rookie gets his flowers now and especially starting in September, it will be far more beneficial to him and the Cowboys going forward. In a year full of shiny new toys on defense, Lawrence will get every opportunity to show his stuff as one of the top newcomers.\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\">K Brandon Aubrey</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">LB Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/211055\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/211055\">S Markquese Bell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210989\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210989\">DT Jonathan Bullard</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\">CB Caelen Carson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210684\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210684\">DB Zion Childress</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\">DT Kenny Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\">DT Tommy Dunn</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\">CB Cobie Durant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205227/2026-roster-rundown-edge-donovan-ezeiruaku\">OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\">TE Princeton Fant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204926\">TE Jake Ferguson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\">WR Ryan Flournoy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\">OT Tyler Guyton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\">WR Tyler Johnson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204459/2026-roster-guard-trevor-keegan-backup-competition\">G Trevor Keegan</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\">CB Derion Kendrick</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\">WR CeeDee Lamb</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\">OLB Isaiah Land</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\">OLB Marist Liufau</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\">S P.J. Locke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204762\">FB Hunter Luepke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204999\">RB Phil Mafah</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\">QB Joe Milton III</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210991\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210991\">WR Denzel Mims</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204256/2026-wide-reciever-jonathan-mingo-contract-trade\">WR Jonathan Mingo</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205228\">CB Devin Moore</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\">DT Otito Ogbonnia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210365\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210365\">DT L.T. Overton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\">LB DeMarvion Overshown</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210682\">WR George Pickens</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\">QB Dak Prescott</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\">CB Shavon Revel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210993\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210993\">LB Curtis Robinson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\">TE DJ Rogers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\">TE Luke Schoonmaker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\">OT Drew Shelton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204456/2026-veteran-long-snapper-trent-sieg\">LS Trent Sieg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205884\">WR Anthony Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\">G Tyler Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210385\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210385\">OLB Charles Snowden</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\">TE Brevyn Spann-Ford</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205769/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-terence-steele\">OT Terence Steele</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205851\">CB Reddy Steward</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\">OT Nate Thomas</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\">S Jalen Thompson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205972\">DT Jay Toia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\">TE Michael Trigg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\">WR KaVontae Turpin</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\">WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204634/2026-roster-review-edge-tyrus-wheat\">OLB Tyrus Wheat</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\">RB Javonte Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\">DT Quinnen Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205145/2026-roster-review-edge-sam-williams\">OLB Sam Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210383\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210383\">OL DJ Wingfield</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\">LB Dee Winters</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\">DT D.J. Withers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\">S Julius Wood</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785524400;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13376;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Caleb Downs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13359;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Malachi Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1304;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f07df64bd855a0d2a7366394cbb008e7\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Browns Think Quinshon Judkins \"Can Play All Three Downs\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vbzl90/browns_think_quinshon_judkins_can_play_all_three/\";s:11:\"description\";s:156:\"https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/browns-think-quinshon-judkins-can-play-all-three-downs/1900606 submitted by /u/Pakcricfan [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:582:\"<a href=\"https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/browns-think-quinshon-judkins-can-play-all-three-downs/1900606\">https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/browns-think-quinshon-judkins-can-play-all-three-downs/1900606</a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Pakcricfan\"> /u/Pakcricfan </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vbzl90/browns_think_quinshon_judkins_can_play_all_three/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vbzl90/browns_think_quinshon_judkins_can_play_all_three/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785523528;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12512;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinshon Judkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1305;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9590ade985f62d264b3c587a4fb5609b\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"What happens with the Bucs and Baker Mayfield in 2027?\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/what-happens-with-the-bucs-and-baker-mayfield-in-2027\";s:11:\"description\";s:141:\"If, as it appears, quarterback Baker Mayfield doesn\'t sign a new contract with the Buccaneers until after the 2026 season, what happens next?\";s:7:\"content\";s:4131:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_bakermayfield_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"914347\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_bakermayfield_260731\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_bakermayfield_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Tampa Bay Buccaneers\",\"title\": \"Will Mayfield ever be paid like a franchise QB?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/will-baker-mayfield-ever-be-paid-like-a-franchise-quarterback\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T13:15:06Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n If, as it appears, quarterback Baker Mayfield doesn\'t sign a new contract with the Buccaneers until after the 2026 season, what happens next?The team will have, in theory, exclusive negotiating rights with Mayfield until the opening of the negotiating window in March. By then, Mayfield may be determined to see what the market will be for him in 2027. (There\'s a chance his agents already have an inkling as to the possible options.)The franchise tag will be available. With a cap number in 2026 of $39.975 million, the 2027 tag would be $47.7 million. As noted by the folks at Spotrac, Mayfield\'s current deal has a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/spotrac/status/2083178349782823070?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$30.15 million dead-money charge</a> for 2027. Using the tag would result in Mayfield counting for $77.85 million against the cap in 2027.They could tag him and trade him, but they\'d need to carry the extra $47.7 million in cap space until they do.Or the Bucs could let him walk away. The market would then determine his value.That\'s where it gets interesting. Via ESPN, Mayfield\'s camp pointed to quarterbacks whose contracts are currently north of $50 million in APY: Jordan Love ($55 million), Trevor Lawrence ($55 million), and Brock Purdy ($53 million). Right or wrong, deals of that magnitude were given to players who were drafted and developed by the team that paid them. Veterans rarely get that kind of a contract from a team for which they\'ve never played.It still happens. Kirk Cousins has twice gotten major contracts on the open market. The Vikings made him the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL in 2018, when he left Washington. The Falcons paid him $45 million per year two years ago.Much of what happens in early 2027 depends on how things go this year. The better his season, the more he\'ll make. And the more likely the Bucs will be to find a way to tag him.That\'s where the dog starts chasing its tail. The more likely he\'ll break the bank as a free agent, the more likely it becomes that the Bucs will tag him.Then there\'s the possibility that Mayfield\'s decision to take a flamethrower to the Bucs wasn\'t just Baker being Baker but a strategic move aimed at making them want to move on.If so, the Buccaneers had better have a good plan for finding a quarterback in 2027. The current options on the roster are Jake Browning, Jalon Daniels, and Connor Bazelak. Which confirms the point. If Mayfield leaves, they\'ll need to find a new starter.There\'s a long way before we get there. But there isn\'t. Once the season gets rolling, it\'ll be over before we know it. 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Godsey was also on last year’s Ravens staff as tight ends coach when Hopkins was with Baltimore.If this is indeed the end for Hopkins as an NFL player, he’ll finish with 1,006 receptions for 13,295 yards with 85 touchdowns in 195 games over 13 seasons. He had 22 catches for 330 yards with two TDs with the Ravens last year.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785522692;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1426;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"DeAndre Hopkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1307;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9289ab83c2cd5acab49d2b2db1feeb82\";s:5:\"title\";s:100:\"49ers LT Trent Williams is ‘trying to soak in every day’ in his final couple of years in the NFL\";s:4:\"link\";s:151:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/160820/49ers-lt-trent-williams-is-trying-to-soak-in-every-day-in-his-final-couple-of-years-in-the-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"Not many players make it to ten years in the NFL and are still considered among the best at their positions. For Trent Williams, he’s entering Year 16 while being widely considered a top-5 left tackle. Williams spoke to the media earlier this week about whether his approach is changing heading into training camp as […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4407:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CA - JUNE 03: Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers speaks with the media after a team OTA practice at SAP Performance Facility on June 3, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nNot many players make it to ten years in the NFL and are still considered among the best at their positions. For Trent Williams, he’s entering Year 16 while being widely considered a top-5 left tackle.\n\nWilliams spoke to the media earlier this week about whether his approach is changing heading into training camp as he heads into the final couple of seasons in his career. Williams said:\n\n“I wouldn’t say it changed my urgency, but it does change my mind frame a little bit. Like, instead of just coming to work, I actually try to soak it in. I just don’t know. Obviously, it could be my last two years. It’s probably the plan. So I’m just really trying to soak in every day, build these relationships, take advantage of it, because once that window closes, it generally don’t open back up.”\n\nAs for Williams’ preparation heading into the year, he said this offseason he focused more on “remaining explosive” and speed training, so that he can “remain nimble at the spry age of 38.”\n\nOne talking point since Kyle Shanahan’s accident has been how the locker room would react. Williams seems unbothered in that regard: “Nah, we gotta lot of vets, man. He really can be on autopilot. We got that locker room.”\n\nOne of the big changes for Williams is a new-look defense. The Niners have changed defensive coordinators, but the scheme has been the same since Williams has been on the roster:\n\n\nEverything is different. We’ve been going against the same defense, in a team environment, since I’ve been here. It’s always been a four-down front. It’s all different. Obviously, we’re not brand new to it. We played it a lot when Rah[eem Morris] was in L.A. We played it last year in Atlanta.\n\n\n\nIt’s actually one of those defenses that a lot of people try to throw in their repertoire. So getting work on it early in camp and being able to do it as much as we have is going to help us in the season.\n\n\nWilliams was describing a 5-man front, or as he said, “the presentation of a 5-man front.” From there, you can play all sorts of games, like dropping defenders or messing with the protection of the offensive line.\n\nIt won’t be long until Williams is going 1-on-1 with Nick Bosa. Trent said he couldn’t tell that Bosa ever suffered an injury. That’s how good he looks:\n\n“Most people, when they have a knee injury that’s that catastrophic. You can see something. You can see it in the atrophy. In the muscle and the legs. You can see something. I mean, Bosa looks better than he did before he got hurt last year.”\n\nOne player Williams could be playing next to is second-year pro Connor Colby. Williams said he’s “excited” to see Colby this year. Here’s more from Trent about Colby:\n\n\nJust confidence. As an 0-lineman, you can see confidence not in just the personality, it’s more in the movements. You can see his pass sets, and how he’s coming along. He’s just sure of himself. Last year, you could tell there’s, we throw a lot at him.\n\n\n\nA lot of the things we know today, it took us five, six years to learn. Any time you get a guy coming in first year, as much as we want him to be the best he can be, realistically, that information is just too much for any one person in one year.\n\n\n\nI can tell now that he is very confident in which direction he’s going. He knows his plays. 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On paper, it’s a three-year, $57 million deal, but the accounting gets more complicated than that, considering Wyatt was set to play on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3218:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT,MICHIGAN-DECEMBER 5: Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field at halftime during a game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images \n\nGreen Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt officially signed a new three-year extension with the team earlier this week, and we finally have the hard numbers of what the team looks like. On paper, it’s a three-year, $57 million deal, but the accounting gets more complicated than that, considering Wyatt was set to play on a fifth-year option worth $12.9 million in 2026 already.\n\nFunctionally, Packers fans should treat this as a four-year contract, since Wyatt’s base salary (game checks) dropped from $12.9 million to just $1.2 million with this deal. It’s three years and $57 million in new money on top of the one year and $12.9 million already on the books, but the money has been moved around structurally.\n\nHere’s the year-by-year breakdown of the cash Wyatt will receive:\n\n2026\n\n\n$1.2 million salary\n\n\n\n$20 million signing bonus\n\n\n\n$2.2 million roster bonus\n\n\n\nTotal: $23.4 million\n\n\n2027\n\n\n$1.5 million salary\n\n\n\n$7.3 million roster bonus\n\n\n\n$1.7 million active per game roster bonus\n\n\n\n$500,000 workout bonus\n\n\n\nTotal: $11 million\n\n\n2028\n\n\n$9.3 million salary\n\n\n\n$7 million roster bonus\n\n\n\n$1.7 million active per game roster bonus\n\n\n\n$500,000 workout bonus\n\n\n\nTotal: $18.5 million\n\n\n2029\n\n\n$14.8 million salary\n\n\n\n$1.7 million active per game roster bonus\n\n\n\n$500,000 workout bonus\n\n\n\nTotal: $17 million\n\n\nNone of this money is guaranteed at signing other than Wyatt’s signing bonus and his 2026 roster bonus.\n\nHere’s what it looks like from a cap perspective for the Packers:\n\nDevonte Wyatt cap hits\n\n\n2026: $8.4 million ($22.2 million dead cap)\n\n\n\n2027: $16 million ($15 million dead cap)\n\n\n\n2028: $23.5 million ($10 million dead cap)\n\n\n\n2029: $22 million ($5 million dead cap)\n\n\nUnsurprisingly, the Packers backloaded the cap hits but frontloaded the payment with a big signing bonus (and low guarantees otherwise). This is pretty standard procedure for Green Bay.\n\nOn paper, this should be treated like a two-year, $34.4 million contract (from a cash perspective) with two team options. With that being said, that’s only one year and $21.9 million in new money for Wyatt, as his fifth-year option was already on the books.\n\nIn 2028, the Packers have the option to pay Wyatt $18.5 million in cash for his services or save $13.5 million in immediate cap space (as a pre-June 1st release). 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Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nFollowing their <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132127/patriots-training-camp-recap-drake-maye-a-j-brown-connection-comes-to-life\">first padded practice</a> of training camp, the New England Patriots were back to work on Friday and once again donned full pads as the focus was mainly in the red zone again.\n\nHere’s what went down on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium.\n\nAttendance\n\nAbsent: CB Carlton Davis III, DT Christian Barmore (new)\n\nReturnee: CB Brandon Crossley\n\nLimited: OT Morgan Moses, OG Alijah Vera-Tucker\n\nPUP/NFI: ED Gabe Jacas, RB Terrell Jennings, TE C.J. Dippre, ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nInjuries: N/A\n\nIn the secondary, the Patriots saw Brandon Crossley return after missing yesterday’s practice while Carlton Davis remained sidelined. Christian Barmore was then a new absence, while veteran offensive lineman Morgan Moses and Alijah Vera-Tucker were limited for likely veteran rest.\n\nTakeaways\n\nMaye’s day: It was another strong showing for Drake Maye as the quarterback continues to stack positive days together. After throwing touchdowns to Eli Raridon and Romeo Doubs to open practice in 7-on-7, Maye was efficient and decisive as work remained in the low red zone as he tossed just one incompletion.\n\nIn addition to a pair of short completions to A.J. Brown, Maye threw touchdowns to Hunter Henry, Mack Hollins, and DeMario Douglas — the last coming with the QB dropping a ball in the bucket in the back left corner of the end zone.\n\nIn total, he completed 19 of 21 combined passes in 7-on-7s and 11-on-11s. His only two incompletions were throwaways, with one of them seemingly ending up a Christian Gonzalez interception.\n\nDialing up the pressure: While Maye was sharp throughout the day, it came with some pressure around him. After New England’s front held up in pass protection on Day 1 in pads, the defensive got home on Friday. That came from several blitzes to produce free rushers, with Craig Woodson and Kevin Byard in the backfield at times.\n\nNew England’s offensive line, which was without Morgan Moses and Alijah Vera-Tucker at times, also struggled to find much room in the ground game for the second straight padded practice.\n\nBig play A.J.: The Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection came to life in the red zone on Thursday, but the duo was still in search of a big play in full-field work. It didn’t take long on Friday as Maye’s first pass of the day in 11-on-11 was a 40-plus yard completion down the left sideline to Brown, who got open on a double move against Christian Gonzalez as the corner guarded the sticks with New England blitzing.\n\nBrown then hauled in two short touchdown completions in low red zone work from Maye as the chemistry and physicality continue to show in that area of the field.\n\nAs for the rest of New England’s wideouts, Romeo Doubs went up-and-over Gonzalez for a strong touchdown catch in 7s, but did not see a target in full team work.\n\n\nROMEO OH ROMEO 😯 <a href=\"https://t.co/43jPCTfeHr\">pic.twitter.com/43jPCTfeHr</a>— New England Patriots (@Patriots) <a href=\"https://x.com/Patriots/status/2083266668126507343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nDeMario Douglas was more active today, while Kyle Williams ended the day hauling in a goal line fade from Behren Morton and also made a strong contested sideline catch from Tommy DeVito.\n\nEfton Chism III shined in an early 2-on-2 goal line period, where was a tough cover for any New England defensive back and continues to be sprinkled in with the top offense in run looks. 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Rookie running back Jam Miller also caught the eye again finding running lanes.\n\n\n\nCaleb Lomu settled in at right tackle in full team work, but the rookie had a rough start in 1-on-1s — including losses to Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson, who won with a strong swim move.\n\n\n\nWill Campbell held up well again in 1-on-1s including a win over Dre’Mont Jones.\n\n\n\nSome movement on the backup offensive line with Mehki Butler replacing Caedan Wallace at guard. Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich continue to serve as the top two depth options along the interior.\n\n\n\nAndy Borregales appeared to connect on five of his six field goal attempts continuing to work between roughly 30 and 50 yards.\n\n\n\nThe Patriots will be back to work on Saturday where the current expectation is they will be back in full pads. 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Vea has already requested a trade after not being able to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5827:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 3: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on January 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTraining camp for the 2026 season is officially underway but for the Buccaneers, a lot of the focus is unfortunately off the field right now and the attention has turned to the contracts of quarterback Baker Mayfield as well as defensive tackle Vita Vea. Vea has already requested a trade after not being able to get an extension done with the team and even though it is unlikely he is dealt, this is still not something you want becoming a distraction. On the Mayfield front he has made it very clear that he will not be negotiating with Tampa Bay any further once training camp started a Mayfield was very blunt when talking to the media Thursday afternoon. \n\nMayfield confirmed he addressed the team, saying this won’t be a distraction. Plans to have a huge year, believes he’s in best shape. ‘If you’ve waited this long to pay your franchise quarterback, it’s only going to get worse…I’m going to have a big year.’ <a href=\"https://t.co/DiAmpgw5g2\">https://t.co/DiAmpgw5g2</a>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2082840411039494650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a> \n\nMayfield isn’t happy, the team isn’t happy but what are the pros and cons of signing Mayfield to an extension right now? Lets dive right into it. \n\nPro: Sign him early to keep him happy\n\nThis ship probably has already sailed huh? Now if I had to guess, Mayfield was genuine when he set a deadline. That being said though, if the Bucs call his agent with an offer that is much improved in Mayfield’s eyes are they really not even going to hear them out? The agent has to take that call and if they offer the deal, you are looking for, I wonder if Mayfield’s deadline all of the sudden doesn’t appear so set. \n\nThe team probably has already lost the ability to keep Mayfield completely happy unless they give him an incredible deal but that’s the risk they ran when they didn’t extend him. Had they come to an agreement by this point, Mayfield would have been pretty pleased and it would have avoided a lot of awkward interviews and limit the distractions. Mayfield says he is now focused on football but the contract situation will be looming in the back of everyone’s head. Extending him by this point would have made things a lot more simple. \n\nPro: Bucs could get a bargain\n\nNow this obviously is reliant on Mayfield performing at a high level for an entire season but getting an extension done could end up looking good for the team if he is able to play like a top ten quarterback and lead the team back to the playoffs. The salary cap in the NFL is only going to keep rising and with that eventually a contract that may be a lot right now will look a lot better in 2-3 years. Short term pain for long term could happen but again, that relies solely on Mayfield performing well and at times outperforming his potential new deal. \n\nCon: Bucs could also be stuck with a bad contract\n\nYes, if Mayfield plays well and the Bucs win a lot of football games then that contract looks really good. If he doesn’t though and it looks a lot like the second half of 2025 for Baker, the Bucs would have one of the worst contracts in the NFL on their hands with no realistic way to get rid of it. Teams can often survive giving out a bad deal or two, but it’s not often a team can survive it when it is at the quarterback position. Look at the Cardinals with Kyler Murray and Dolphins with Tua Tagovailoa, both were signed to massive extensions with their teams, and they just never got to that next level. Both Murray and Tua are now on different teams playing for very little money. You could make the argument that Mayfield is better than both of those guys, but it still doesn’t change the fact that handing out a big contract to a QB that doesn’t perform can sink a team. \n\nBucs would be betting on Mayfield and if they are wrong, it becomes a hole that would take a long time to dig themselves out of.\n\nCon: Uncertainty in other areas for Tampa Bay\n\nSimply put, this team could look a lot different in just a few months. After missing the playoffs in embarrassing fashion, it is safe to assume Head Coach Todd Bowles enters 2026 on the hot seat and he likely won’t survive a second straight year without a playoff appearance. If Bowles is out, how bad does the season have to be to question General Manager Jason Licht’s job security? I think it would take a lot for Licht to be in trouble but if Tampa Bay only wins a handful of games and find themselves at the bottom of the NFC South, all bets could be off. \n\nSo, with all the uncertainty surrounding the head coach and potentially general manager, what if they commit to Mayfield right now? Tampa Bay would be stuck with Baker who, if the Bucs played bad enough to get Bowles and Licht fired likely didn’t play well himself. Any new coaching or general manager candidate would now be stuck with Mayfield as their signal caller for 2027 and likely 2028 as well. 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Tagovailoa said at a press conference that he started feeling \"just some tightness\" in his back sometime last week and that led to the decision for him to sit out Wednesday\'s opening practice of training camp. Tagovailoa has done limited practice work the last couple of days and said that the current plan is to continue taking things slow because of where they are in the calendar. \"I think just right now, it\'s just a precaution thing early on in camp and then <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RToZuvIwYTU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we’ll work through that</a>,\" Tagovailoa said. \"I feel great right now. Like I said, it feels good to be out there with the guys, be able to throw, continue to hear the plays, get in the huddle with the guys. All of that.”Tagovailoa said this is the first time he\'s experienced the back issue and that he\'s done a lot of work in a pool with the training staff to relieve the tension he\'s been under. 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Things got off with acclimation days on Wednesday and Thursday. If you haven’t seen this drone tour of their new training facility, it is a must watch for any Broncomaniac. It should be a well-attended camp by fans. Bo Nix is back and healthy with new […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14345:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JULY 29: Red Murdock (50) of the Denver Broncos works out during practice at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nWelcome to Day 1 of Denver Broncos training camp. Things got off with <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179742/2026-denver-broncos-training-camp-acclimation-practice-news-and-notes\">acclimation days on Wednesday</a> and <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/2025/7/24/24473801/2025-broncos-training-camp-acclimation-day-2-news-and-notes\">Thursday</a>. If you haven’t seen this <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/post/yjPm3KBetOHY\">drone tour of their new training facility</a>, it is a must watch for any Broncomaniac. \n\nIt should be a well-attended camp by fans. Bo Nix is back and healthy with new elite talent at wide receiver in Jaylen Waddle, plus plenty of new wrinkles surely to be added by new offensive coordinator Davis Webb. This figures to be a huge camp and the tone setter for the regular season. \n\nI’ll be tracking the days events and posting any interesting tidbits in this post today. We will have Scotty Payne’s daily recap posts, which should be the best high level overview of each days events out there. I hope you are all as excited as we are for this upcoming season. Go Broncos!\n\n\n\nBroncos training camp Day 1 live updates\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> training camp is officially off and running. <a href=\"https://t.co/pTbXGgy0Oe\">pic.twitter.com/pTbXGgy0Oe</a>— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) <a href=\"https://x.com/ParkerJGabriel/status/2083229363206865037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nYear 17 Let’s Freaking Go<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> Training Camp<a href=\"https://x.com/KOAColorado?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KOAColorado</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/BroncosRadio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BroncosRadio</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/yJCo8CXXWJ\">pic.twitter.com/yJCo8CXXWJ</a>— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2083230022085861882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNot the start of camp Drew Sanders needed if he is indeed missing practice <a href=\"https://t.co/Ft28Jl0erH\">https://t.co/Ft28Jl0erH</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2083223479919292571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTwo immediate takeaways from first couple periods of <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> practice today: -Evan Engram could well be more involved with Davis Webb as play-caller, particularly in hurry-up situations -Eyioma Uwazurike and Jordan Jackson will have big roles to play in DL competition— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083229227621740911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBroncos fans FIRED UP for the first practice of training camp 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/rWZWaHmspB\">pic.twitter.com/rWZWaHmspB</a>— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083229392910901325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n🗣️🗣️🗣️<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BroncosCamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BroncosCamp</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/VsTiI6mnwq\">pic.twitter.com/VsTiI6mnwq</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2083230034916237620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJaylen Waddle was tracking a deep ball, realized the ball was falling right on his head, intentionally fell down and the ball landed on his chest for a catch.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083235970560999654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst two passes from Bo Nix during 7on7: 20-yard completion to Courtland Sutton middle of the field 30+ yard completion to Pat Bryant. Bo did an incredible job looking off the defense before throwing to an open Pat— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083237042235011137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst play of 7 on 7, Nix hits Sutton on a deep in-breaking route that he took the distance for a 70 yard TD. Courtland hyped up the crowd after Deep pass to Pat Bryant on the next play <a href=\"https://x.com/KOAColorado?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KOAColorado</a>— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2083237072568299748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix’s first incompletion of 7on7s was when he tried to go at Pat Surtain II. Pat with smothering coverage and knocked the contested pass down.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083237349778243822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLil’Jordan Humphrey with an incredible high-point catch during 7on7s— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083238018459312193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJarrett Stidham sharp in 7s. Really nice ball to Jaylen Waddle on a deep crosser, who will clearly be an exceedingly tough cover for any Broncos CB in camp Sam Ehlinger slinging it too. Lil’Jordan Humphrey with a tough stretching grab over the middle— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083238352640409931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIn 7-on-7 the ball touched the ground just once — when PS2 broke up a pass for Sutton. Lil’Jordan Humphrey had the best catch of the period, an outstretched grab.— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) <a href=\"https://x.com/MaseDenver/status/2083238876290875848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst play of team period, appropriately, was a completion to Waddle for 7+ on a slant. Next completion was to Mims on a screen that he took up the sideline for a decent gain Offense humming early <a href=\"https://x.com/KOAColorado?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KOAColorado</a>— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2083239504627016105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGetting going 💪<a href=\"https://x.com/BoNix10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BoNix10</a> x <a href=\"https://x.com/marvindmims?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@marvindmims</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/F2cb2i7Ac5\">pic.twitter.com/F2cb2i7Ac5</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2083239803135668242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nEarly play of the day at Broncos training camp: Jarrett Stidham throws a deep shot to Evan Engram in 11-on-11 work for what would’ve been 60- or 70-yard completion. Stidham launched it at least 50 yards in the air.— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) <a href=\"https://x.com/AricDiLalla/status/2083240334524571993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix throws from Day 3 of Broncos training camp 🎯 <a href=\"https://t.co/XIbHUdkBQr\">pic.twitter.com/XIbHUdkBQr</a>— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/DNVR_Broncos/status/2083240856275030203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCannot emphasize enough that just on pure eye test, Evan Engram has thus far been the biggest winner of <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> camp Day 1 Just had a shoestring grab on a deep crosser from Sam Ehlinger. <a href=\"https://t.co/XQL75f0EqU\">https://t.co/XQL75f0EqU</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083241130817450264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMarvin Mims with a 35+ yard catch from Jarrett Stidham on the left sideline. Really good contested catch.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083244841958596613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBetter work from the defense second time through in team. Riley Moss had back-to-back PBUs. Then Karene Reid forced and recovered a fumble against Michael Bandy.— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) <a href=\"https://x.com/ParkerJGabriel/status/2083244985345061355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBig catch for Marvin Mims on a deep crosser. Skinner in coverage— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2083244930588426598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKarene Reid with a forced fumble on Michael Bandy THEN picked it up and potentially ran it back for a TD.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083244658264850942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStrong second team period for Riley Moss. Broke up a fade ball to Courtland Sutton in one-on-one rep, had a near-pick on Bo Nix as Nix was rolling right + firing cross-body— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083244006100832551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Bo Nix to Jaylen Waddle connection just looks so seamless. So easy and smooth.— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) <a href=\"https://x.com/Romi_Bean/status/2083243773220581513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGreat PBU by Riley Moss in coverage against Sutton— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2083243719642546451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> ILB Karene Reid with defensive play of the day so far, poked out ball from Michael Bandy after a catch and recovered himself. Other second-period notes: -Jarrett Stidham ⬆️ -Marvin Mims great route + grab on deep crosser, JL Skinner in coverage— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083245128937033828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBack-to-back days with an impressive PBU for Brent Austin. Yesterday during goal line and today and diving effort over the middle— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2083245972709363873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHakeem Butler deep TD from Ehlinger— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2083245500514664569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/SuttonCourtland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SuttonCourtland</a> ready for Year 9️⃣ <a href=\"https://t.co/9GL8mGFc19\">pic.twitter.com/9GL8mGFc19</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2083246998078308666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBo Nix with a DEEP 50-yard completion to Marvin Mims. Great throw. Great catch. Riley Moss in good coverage.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083249307826970641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHighlight of the day: Bo Nix just dropped it in the bread basket deep down the left sideline for Marvin Mims Jr. Perfect ball for Mims, who’s had a day. Nix was *sharp* in final team period.— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083249381160206436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> first open camp practice is finished. Defense got the best of Bo Nix and the offense on a closing two-minute drive.— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) <a href=\"https://x.com/ParkerJGabriel/status/2083251680783786258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNot seen in attendance at Broncos practice today: TE Caleb Lohner, LB Drew Sanders, WR Joseph Manjack— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) <a href=\"https://x.com/kylefredrickson/status/2083251922174369807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> Training Camp Day 1 thoughts: -A lot of fireworks from the offense, attacking deep often -Big plays from Engram, Sutton, Mims, Butler, Franklin, Bandy -Waddle is ELITE off of the line -Nix looked very comfortable -Reid strip/fumble recovery -Moss/Austin PBUs— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2083252061232386316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBiggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Jaylen Waddle had a REALLY good first day of camp —Evan Engram arguably the star of the day, catching a pass from every QB, including 50+ yard bomb from Stidham —Play of the day: Bo Nix with a DEEP 50-yard… <a href=\"https://t.co/VjdNxKcMLE\">pic.twitter.com/VjdNxKcMLE</a>— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2083251369692234186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> camp takeaways, Day 1: -Davis Webb impact flashing. One play-call popped early in team with Marvin Mims in motion -Bo Nix-Jaylen Waddle quick game already developing. Nix w/great command today -Evan Engram looks anew, Marvin Mims very involved + diversified route tree— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2083251395143311536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785521418;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";i:1;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1314;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6b9d3f0613198491b3bee24c7ce38bee\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Packers Training Camp Recap: Dani Dennis-Sutton starting to find a role\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-preseason/84249/packers-training-camp-recap-dani-dennis-sutton-starting-to-find-a-role\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"Training camp can be fickle. Earlier this week, the Green Bay Packers signed kicker Lenny Krieg. Just yesterday, receiver Brendan Rice missed his first practice with a hamstring injury. On Friday, both of those players were released to make room for the additions of receiver Kaden Prather and long snapper Cal Adomitis. The old adage […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9145:\"\n\n\n \n ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 09: Kingsley Enagbare #55 and Dani Dennis-Sutton #51 of the Green Bay Packers participates in drills during the Green Bay Packers mandatory minicamp at Don Hutson Center on June 09, 2026 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTraining camp can be fickle. Earlier this week, the Green Bay Packers signed kicker Lenny Krieg. Just yesterday, receiver Brendan Rice missed his first practice with a hamstring injury. On Friday, both of those players were released to make room for the additions of <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84225/packers-sign-ufl-champion-receiver-kaden-prather\">receiver Kaden Prather</a> and <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84229/packers-to-sign-a-former-starting-long-snapper-cal-adomitis\">long snapper Cal Adomitis</a>.\n\nThe old adage is that you can’t make the club in the tub, and that’s truer the further you go down the depth chart. This is your reminder of how thin the margins are for the bottom 20-ish players on the Packers’ 91-man offseason roster to keep their jobs on a day-to-day basis.\n\nBeyond the transactions, here’s what you missed on Friday if you weren’t able to attend today’s training camp practice.\n\nInjuries\n\n\nA big ovation for Tucker Kraft who took a lap around Nitschke before practice. <a href=\"https://t.co/OE2MNTxd0a\">pic.twitter.com/OE2MNTxd0a</a>— weston hodkiewicz (@WesHod) <a href=\"https://x.com/WesHod/status/2083218657308520687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84246/packers-activate-tucker-kraft-off-physically-unable-to-perform-list\">TUCKER KRAFT IS BACK</a>. The tight end isn’t participating in team drills just yet, but he is off the physically unable to perform list and did do individual drills on Friday. For those keeping track at home, he did return to practice earlier than receiver Christian Watson did off his ACL tear. If edge rusher Micah Parsons follows the same timeline as Kraft, his return to practice would be somewhere in mid-September (which is now allowed for players on the PUP list due to an offseason rule change).\n\nLinebacker Edgerrin Cooper’s injury on Thursday was not serious and be practiced on Friday.\n\nIn his pre-practice press conference, head coach Matt LaFleur stated that cornerback Kamal Hadden is close to returning to the field and that the hope is that tight end Luke Musgrave’s neck issue will “work itself out, but it’s not gonna be in the short term.” The Musgrave injury is likely why the Packers continue to work out tight ends, <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84207/packers-work-out-pass-catchers-long-snappers-on-thursday\">including three on Thursday</a>.\n\nThe only player not on Green Bay’s reserve lists who didn’t practice today was offensive lineman Jager Burton, who is dealing with a short-term hamstring issue. If you need a refresher, this is what the Packers’ reserve lists look like currently:\n\n\nRB Chris Brooks (hamstring, NFI)\n\n\n\nTE Luke Musgrave (neck, PUP)\n\n\n\nOL Brant Banks (hamstring, PUP)\n\n\n\nDL Javon Hargrave (knee, PUP)\n\n\n\nDL Jordon Riley (Achilles, PUP)\n\n\n\nEDGE Micah Parsons (knee, PUP)\n\n\n\nCB Kamal Hadden (ankle, PUP)\n\n\n\nLS Matt Orzech (calf, PUP)\n\n\nOffense\n\n\nStarting lineup: Love Jacobs Watson – Golden Whyle – Dabney Morgan – Monk – Rhyan – Benton – Kinnard Sorrell – Stackhouse – Brooks – LVN Coop – Zaire Nixon – Bullard – Valentine Williams – X— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2083226979478688068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Packers continue to slow-play their players who are coming off injury, which on the starting offense includes Kraft, right tackle Zach Tom and left guard Aaron Banks. Consistently, Jacob Monk (left guard) and Darian Kinnard (right tackle) have been the “starters” in camp as injury replacements.\n\nWorth noting: It doesn’t seem like the <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-depth-chart/76155/jayden-reed-returns-to-full-time-slot-receiver-role-for-the-packers\">Jayden Reed slot-only role</a> is changing. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden are getting priority looks over Reed when the team is running two-receiver sets with the starting offense.\n\n\nMatthew Golden just skied to catch a Jordan Love pass between Xavier McKinney and Zaire Franklin in middle of the field for 18 yards. Best catch of camp so far. Golden got ups.— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByRyanWood/status/2083228068521394503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nSpeaking of Golden, he made a couple of splash plays in today’s practice, including a jump ball in double coverage and a 50-plus-yard touchdown. Maybe there’s a good reason why he’s getting reps over Reed at outside receiver, despite Reed’s production.\n\nUndrafted rookie receiver J. Michael Sturdivant, who was the highest-rated signing the Packers made in the UDFA period, is starting to generate some buzz, too. While he’s had a couple of drops, the 6’3”, 207-pounder with 4.40 speed is making some plays in camp. Ultimately, the sixth receiver job could come down to Skyy Moore, Sturdivant and Isaiah Neyor. It’s going to be fun to watch that battle in the preseason.\n\nDefense\n\nDon’t make too much about the defensive line rotation right now, because Devonte Wyatt and Javon Hargrave still aren’t participating in team drills. The starting job battle we can pay attention to, though, is outside cornerback, and it’s starting to be the same story every day. While Brandon Cisse got looks with the first-team “starters” when Kesiean Nixon was outside of the lineup, Carrington Valentine has consistently been a starter throughout camp.\n\nWith Nixon back, it was Nixon and Valentine at outside cornerback with the 1s to open the day, the same as Thursday. It sure looks like the Packers’ cornerback pecking order right now (and this is obviously subject to change) is: Nixon, Valentine, Cisse and then Benjamin St-Juste. With that being said, St-Juste did make a nice play today, hauling in a pick-six from backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor.\n\n\nFun DL with the 2’s rn: Sorrell – McClellan – DDS – Oliver— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2083229072415506814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nBarryn Sorrell is pretty consistently getting the “start” opposite of Lukas Van Ness on the edge right now, but the group is rotating heavily. One interesting trend is that rookie fourth-round pick Dani Dennis-Sutton is pretty consistently kicking into the interior line when the team is presumably working on obvious passing downs. You’d have to think that this role will eventually go to Parsons when he’s healthy, but maybe that’s where we see DDS’ biggest contribution until Parsons returns to the field.\n\n\nTwo minute drill. 1:00 left. Tie game. 1 timeouts Ball on own 35. First and 10. 1. Reed from Love for a really nice gain along the sidelines and out of bounds. Ball on opposing 42. Great ball from 10. 2. Love to Golden over the middle. First down. Clock ticks. Opposing 28…— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2083231139750088933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe first-team defense won the two-minute drill today, which usually ends practice, on the back of two Nixon pass breakups. Start the hype train now? For what it’s worth, practice actually ended on a competitive red zone period on Friday, where Christian Watson caught a three-yard slant for a touchdown against Valentine.\n\nSpecial Teams\n\n\nNew <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Packers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Packers</a> long snapper Cal Adomitis warming up, providing some relief while Matt Orzech remains on PUP. Matt LaFleur said Trey Smack’s first live field goals of camp won’t come until Sunday. <a href=\"https://t.co/GsBTCsSGUs\">pic.twitter.com/GsBTCsSGUs</a>— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByRyanWood/status/2083214009759670442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nNo kicking today, if you were interested in that. 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For the first time since 2007, they will have a new head coach at the helm in Pittsburgh’s own Mike McCarthy. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3446:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAfter a miraculous division-clinching win in the final moments of their Week 18 games against the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have a much different look to them in 2026. For the first time since 2007, they will have a new head coach at the helm in Pittsburgh’s own Mike McCarthy. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has returned for his second season with the team for what he is certain <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172725/aaron-rodgers-reveals-why-he-returned-for-one-more-season-pittsburgh-steelers\">will be his final season</a> in the NFL.\n\nDespite retaining many of the key pieces that led them to a 10-win season last year, <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> projects the Steelers to have their first losing season since 2003. Their win total has been placed at 7.5. Do you have faith in McCarthy and Rodgers to lead the Steelers past their win total? 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And for some players, those responsibilities grow large. That’s the case for green-dot linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. During the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp session on Thursday, his green-dot responsibilities put him under the microscope […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4367:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nNFL football is as much a game of mental aptitude and psychological warfare as it is a showcase of raw physical ability. And for some players, those responsibilities grow large. That’s the case for green-dot linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.\n\nDuring the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp session on Thursday, his green-dot responsibilities put him under the microscope as head coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Christian Parker orchestrated a little technological malfunction that provided a test for their young linebacker.\n\n\non DeMarvion Overshown: in the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> first practice, Christian Parker pretended his headset went out (but Overshown thought he was serious — CP and Schotty having planned the deception to test his green dot ability). \"Overshown immediately made the right [play] call.\"— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href=\"https://x.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/2082894880947540384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nDuring team periods, the defense was trying to shut down a potent Cowboys offense when the coaching staff got a little fancy. Right in the middle of a crucial pre-snap sequence, Overshown’s radio went dead. It wasn’t a glitch or his battery dying. It was pure sabotage. The coaches purposely cut the communication line to see how his linebacker would handle himself.\n\nNo communication. No problem. With the time winding down and the offense shifting into formation, Overshown did not panic. No distress signals to the sideline. Instead, he took complete command of the situation. He got into the exact call he was supposed to. He had gone through this repeated times with the coaches in meetings, so there was no need to improvise. He knew exactly what he needed to do. By the time the ball was snapped, the entire unit was perfectly aligned, ready for action.\n\nFrom Schottenheimer…\n\n\n“D-Mo got to the exact call that he was supposed to, which is what you expect. 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He is playing not just for a permanent starting role as a defensive leader, but also to prove his resiliency and add a little financial job security in the NFL.\n\nThis little mind game was a good first test to see how Overshown would handle himself without a safety net. The Cowboys defense was notorious for in-game breakdowns last season, so it is critical to make sure their leaders have got their affairs in order and can get their troops organized, and do so in a hurry. By intentionally creating a chaotic environment, the coaches learned that Overshown has the mental fortitude necessary to be an on-field general. \n\nCoaches try to make things as easy as possible for their players by providing the tools they need, but there is only so much direction available. Sometimes, they have to think for themselves and make split-second decisions. Training camp will tell them where they are with certain elements of the defense, and on Thursday, they learned that radio silence will not slow down their rising star linebacker. The communication may have cut off, but the message was received loud and clear, and that message is that Overshown is completely dialed into his new role on the defense.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785519000;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10933;s:11:\"player_name\";s:19:\"DeMarvion Overshown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1319;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aaf1356cd88d2d6193516a7bd02c8dab\";s:5:\"title\";s:134:\"Cyrus Allen has \"undoubtedly\" been Pat Mahomes\' favorite target in training camp, per @pgsween. Rashee Rice hasn\'t worked team drills.\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbxbn8/cyrus_allen_has_undoubtedly_been_pat_mahomes/\";s:11:\"description\";s:49:\" submitted by /u/HookFL [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:273:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/HookFL\"> /u/HookFL </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2083241736474620025\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbxbn8/cyrus_allen_has_undoubtedly_been_pat_mahomes/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785518558;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1320;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dd3598745fbb049b438d270513fe171a\";s:5:\"title\";s:219:\"Pete Sweeney on X: \"Early in camp here with Rashee Rice not working team, Cyrus Allen has undoubtedly been Patrick Mahomes’ favorite target. It feels like he’s looking Allen’s way every time he’s out there.\" / X\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbx67o/pete_sweeney_on_x_early_in_camp_here_with_rashee/\";s:11:\"description\";s:61:\" submitted by /u/Ok-Confection-9315 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:307:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Ok-Confection-9315\"> /u/Ok-Confection-9315 </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083217735782142379\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbx67o/pete_sweeney_on_x_early_in_camp_here_with_rashee/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785518237;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1321;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e373d51df56dc0d914fdefa63b2c55a8\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"49ers sign two more pass catchers on Friday after Deebo Samuel addition\";s:4:\"link\";s:157:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160852/san-francisco-49ers-news-sign-two-pass-catchers-deebo-samuel-return-trenton-irwin-josiah-deguara\";s:11:\"description\";s:348:\"On Thursday evening, the San Francisco 49ers brought back a very familiar face to their receiving core, signing wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year, $7 million deal, ending his long-lasting free agency. Samuel, 30, had spent the 2025 season with the Washington Commanders after getting traded there last offseason ahead of the final year […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2152:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JUNE 5: Trenton Irwin #83 of the Jacksonville Jaguars works out during a NFL Organized Team Activities (OTAs) offseason practice at Miller Electric Center on June 5, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Thursday evening, the San Francisco 49ers brought back a very familiar face to their receiving core, signing wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year, $7 million deal, ending his long-lasting free agency.\n\nSamuel, 30, had spent the 2025 season with the Washington Commanders after getting traded there last offseason ahead of the final year of his contract. He caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns, but did not see much usage as a rusher, taking only 17 carries for 75 yards.\n\nSamuel hit free agency this offseason along with many other veteran receivers and went unsigned until Thursday, when the 49ers brought back the former All-Pro wideout on a one-year deal. The news came after Ricky Pearsall dealt with knee swelling and was held out of training camp, with surgery being a potential option for his nagging PCL injury.\n\nWell, on Friday morning, the 49ers added even more pass-catching depth, signing tight end Josiah DeGuara and wide receiver Trenton Irwin to one-year deals, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.\n\nDeGuara, a third-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in the 2020 NFL Draft, has 53 career catches for 471 yards and three touchdowns. He spent the 2025 season with the Arizona Cardinals, bouncing between the practice squad and the active roster, as he played in 12 games.\n\nIrwin, on the other hand, went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, and has not played in an NFL game since 2024. He spent the first six years of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, catching 46 passes for 601 yards, before being waived in December of 2024. He spent last year with the New York Jets on the practice squad.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785517334;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1322;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a96179ec29878d72e17676957517596c\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Report: Colts Rookie Linebacker CJ Allen Activated\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125782/report-colts-rookie-linebacker-cj-allen-activated\";s:11:\"description\";s:348:\"the Indianapolis Colts today announced that they had activated rookie Linebacker CJ Allen from the active/physically unable to perform list allowing him to return to the practice field after missing the opening portion of training camp with a calf injury. Allen had been sidelined since the Colts placed him on the active/PUP list before camp […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1600:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 11: Indianapolis Colts linebacker CJ Allen (53) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts Minicamp on June 11, 2026 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\n\nthe Indianapolis Colts today announced that they had activated rookie Linebacker CJ Allen from the active/physically unable to perform list allowing him to return to the practice field after missing the opening portion of training camp with a calf injury. \n\nAllen had been sidelined since the Colts placed him on the active/PUP list before camp began, but his absence ultimately lasted just two practices. The Colts drafted CJ Allen in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the hopes of him becoming the new leader on the team’s defense which was in dire need of faster and younger bodies. His activation gives the coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate one of the franchise’s most promising young defenders as preparations for the regular season continue. \n\nAllen was lauded by most draft experts prior to the draft for his instincts, tackling ability and leadership, Allen was viewed as a player capable of making an immediate impact at the NFL level despite being a rookie. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785516889;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Indianapolis Colts News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13388;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"CJ Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1323;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"518a603bdd8fc1973970817c909cb200\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Detroit Lions training camp observations: Jameson Williams is getting even better\";s:4:\"link\";s:135:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-training-camp/168105/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations-jameson-williams-even-better\";s:11:\"description\";s:346:\"By Dan Campbell’s own admission, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams took his biggest jump last year. His route tree developed, his cuts were sharper, and his hands became more reliable. In short, he became a trusted receiver by Jared Goff and the entire offense. But through the spring program and three training camp practices, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9103:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) practices during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, July 31, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nBy Dan Campbell’s own admission, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams took his biggest jump last year. His route tree developed, his cuts were sharper, and his hands became more reliable. In short, he became a trusted receiver by Jared Goff and the entire offense.\n\nBut through the spring program and three training camp practices, Williams has taken his game to another level. And the next step in his development appears to be coming down with contested catches. On the first day of camp, he elevated between Ennis Rakestraw and Chuck Clark to come down with a bomb. On Day 2, he made a couple catches in traffic. And on Friday morning, he was as impressive as ever. \n\nIt started with a one-on-one rep against Rakestraw. He initially blasted by the third-year corner, but when the pass came up short, he was forced to hit the breaks and elevate over the 5-foot-11 defensive back. Despite Rakestraw being all over him, Williams came down with the grab—as he has done for nearly every contested target this summer. \n\nMore importantly, these strides have carried over into the team activities. On the final session of the day—an end-of-half drill with 1:10 left—Williams caught two passes in traffic: a short 7-yard catch with Rock Ya-Sin in close pursuit, and a 20-ish yard deep shot with Ya-Sin all over him again that put Detroit’s offense in field-goal position for the simulated win. \n\n“He’s doing all the little things right. That’s where he’s made the most growth, man,” Campbell said before practice. “Watch his route definition. Watch the details to it. Him dropping his weight. Him pulling out, playing strong, catching the ball, reaching out, plucking. And, so with his ability, man, the sky’s the limit.”\n\nHere’s more from Friday’s practice: \n\nThe left guard competition is on\n\nWith Christian Mahogany off of the NFI list after a non-injury related absence, it appears the left guard competition is on. In his first day back, Mahogany split first-team reps with Juice Scruggs and got plenty of work with the second team offense as well. I didn’t get a ton of looks on how he played, but I did see him lock down Tyler Lacy during a one-on-one rep.\n\nWhile Mahogany is already on his way to reclaiming the top spot on the depth chart at guard, his biggest competition—Ben Bartch—should be coming soon. As of now, the Lions have kept Bartch out of team drills as a precautionary measure from the foot injury that ended his 2025 season early. But he has been getting some first-team reps during walkthroughs. Campbell expects Bartch to be out there next week. \n\n“We’re being smart with Bartch. We hope we start to get some team reps next week with him, that’s the plan,” Campbell said.\n\nAs for Scruggs, Campbell says they really like him at center, and some of the reason he’s been getting so much play at guard is because of the absences from Mahogany and Bartch. His play at guard as been up and down, but Campbell noted that playing against Alim McNeill will do that to you. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injuries/168097/detroit-lions-training-camp-injury-update-alim-mcneill-leaves-early\">Speaking of McNeill, he left practice early, along with rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder. We have a full training camp Day 3 injury report here.</a>\n\nFirst taste of 1-on-1s\n\nFor the first time in camp, we got a look at some highly entertaining 1-on-1 drills. I’ll bullet point my observations from each. \n\nOL/DL\n\n\nDetroit clearly didn’t want to overwhelm rookie tackle Blake Miller, so they had Aidan Hutchinson go up against Penei Sewell. It was a pretty clean win for Sewell in both reps between the two, although Hutchinson’s relentlessness had him fighting to the whistle. \n\n\n\nAs for Miller, I had him with a stalemate against DJ Wonnum on the first rep, and on the second rep between them, Miller took the veteran edge defender to the ground when he tried an inside move. \n\n\n\nAhmed Hassanein showed off some serious explosiveness in his first rep against Devin Cochran, beating him decisively with an inside move. However, Cochran got the best of him on rep 2, with the frisky Hassanein unable to get out from Cochran’s clutches.\n\n\n\nThe two best collective reps from the pass rushers belonged to rookie Derrick Moore. On the first against Larry Borom, he swam inside for an immediate pressure. On the second, he flashed his speed to get around Colby Sorsdal in a hurry.\n\n\n\nTyleik Williams and Cade Mays split their series of two reps. On the first, Williams used his strength to execute a rip move past Mays. On the second, Mays had him locked up. \n\n\nCB/WR\n\nAdmittedly, I was paying a little less attention to this, as it was taking place at the far end of the field, but I do have a few notes:\n\n\nIsaac TeSlaa made a nice back shoulder grab while shielding his body away from Rock Ya-Sin, who was in relatively good position.\n\n\n\nLater, Nick Whiteside continued his strong camp with a great pass breakup against TeSlaa. Earlier in the practice, Whiteside logged an interception on a pass over the middle that was intended (but overthrown) to Tom Kennedy (via Teddy Bridgewater).\n\n\n\nD.J. Reed has been quietly impressive to start camp. He had a very strong jam against Jameson Williams, forcing the young receiver to get a little off balance and mess up the timing of the play. While Williams eventually got by him, the target was way over both players’ head because of the disruption. \n\n\n\nGreg Dortch cleanly beat Roger McCreary on one rep, but Khalil Dorsey got the best of Dortch later with a pass breakup.\n\n\nOther notes: \n\n\nWhen McNeill left due to injury, it was Mekhi Wingo who stepped in with the first-team defense at the three tech. Levi Onwuzurike, who picked up another tackle for loss on Friday, continues to rep between the first and second team.\n\n\n\nMcCreary did a great job staying with a play on an attempt to Cedrick Wilson Jr. The veteran receiver bobbled the catch attempt, and McCreary attacked the ball as both players went to the ground. Initially, it looked like Wilson still came down with it, but the ball was jarred loose for the fumble/incompletion.\n\n\n\nFormer UFL WR Lawrence Keys made an improbable toe-tapping catch on an impressive ball from Luke Altmyer. In terms of overall arm talent, I like what I’m seeing from Altmyer so far. \n\n\n\nRookie Keith Abney made a nice pass breakup during 7-on-7 drills \n\n\n\nDetroit worked on a lot of third down on Friday, and unsurpringly, that meant a lot of passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown.\n\n\n\nRunning back Jabari Small made the juke of training camp on linebacker Joe Bachie, who looked like he was left doing splits trying to change direction. The juke drew a large roar from the players. \n\n\n\nIt’s hard to tell without full contact, but I remain optimistic about Isiah Pacheco’s explosiveness. There’s been some warranted concern that he’s lost it after a few injuries, but on one catch during Friday’s practice, he turn upfield and accelerated into the next gear in a hurry. \n\n\n\nPlayer who impressed the most Friday: Derrick Moore (multiple pressures in 1-on-1s and team drills), Ahmed Hassanein (another TFL during teams), Jameson Williams, Nick Whiteside (again)\n\n\nEnd of half drill ends with some hijinx\n\nTo close out practice, the Lions worked on an end-of-half drill. The scenario: starting on their own 25-yard line with 1:10 left with a couple timeouts. \n\nHere’s how it went down (yardage is estimated) : \n\n\n9-yard pass to St. Brown (in bounds) \n\n\n\n7-yard pass to Williams (in bounds) — timeout, 40 seconds left\n\n\n\n5-yard pass to Sam LaPorta (in bounds) \n\n\n\n8-yard pass to Sione Vaki (in bounds) — timeout, 20 seconds left\n\n\n\n20-yard pass to Williams (in bounds)\n\n\n\nSpike\n\n\nWith the offense in somewhat comfortable field goal position, they celebrated the win and it appeared practice was over. But then Campbell got the group together, and the team lined up for a 48-yard field goal to really seal the win. The kick was good.\n\nBut here’s the twist: it wasn’t Jake Bates kicking the field goal, it was Jack Fox (and Isaac TeSlaa holding). Fox didn’t clear the crossbar by much, but that’s still pretty impressive for the punter. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785516459;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"Detroit Lions Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3163;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Jared Goff\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8148;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jameson Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1324;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0a03b7910010cf7fcfc418c4cf96a492\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Deebo Samuel back in San Francisco: The Dynasty Fantasy Football Impact\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/31/deebo-samuel-back-in-san-francisco-the-dynasty-fantasy-football-impact/\";s:11:\"description\";s:53:\"We break down the return of Deebo Samuel to the 49ers\";s:7:\"content\";s:8579:\"While Rice-a-Roni remains the San Francisco treat, there was a time when <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992301/Deebo_Samuel\">Deebo Samuel</a> was making that company pretty nervous as he was the talk of the Bay Area back in the early 2020’s. Samuel’s versatility and explosiveness made him an amazing weapon in both fantasy and reality for the 49ers and dynasty managers alike. However, that star faded some as the 49ers wisely built their offense around <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9990905/Christian_McCaffrey\">Christian McCaffrey</a>, taking many opportunities for Samuel away in the process and ultimately leading to him spending last season with the Commanders, a tenure that ended up being both short-lived and disappointing. As camps opened, Samuel was looking for another opportunity and it ironically comes again with the 49ers, as they signed him to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million. The move is an interesting one, so let’s re-assess some player value.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992301/Deebo_Samuel\">Deebo Samuel</a>, WR SF\nIt’s a reunion for Deebo, who played for the 49ers from 2019 to 2024. While everyone remembers his magical 2021 season where he posted 77 catches for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing for 365 and scoring a whopping 14 times, Samuel has mostly been a streaky player when all is said and done. Over his 97 career games, Samuel has posted 406 catches, 5,519 yards, rushed for 1,218 yards and scored a grand total of 48 touchdowns. While the overall stats don’t blow you away, the number that jumps out is the touchdown total as he essentially finds the end zone at a solid rate of once every couple of weeks. His stop in Washington was an odd one as a he posted a 72/727/5 season as a receiver (the second most catches he’s had in a season) but only had 75 rushing yards. It’s clear the Washington coaching staff never really figured out how to use his skill set and the quarterback issues they had last year due to injuries likely didn’t help him much either. In the end, a reunion with Kyle Shanahan could help his numbers, especially in the rushing department. Samuel remains a bench player in dynasty leagues but he could have some intrigue again in San Francisco and re-emerge as a WR2 in time, especially with the unsettled depth chart he now finds himself in the middle of.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/deebo-samuel-dynasty-adp.jpeg\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/16597/Mike_Evans\">Mike Evans</a>, WR SF\nAfter an amazing run in Tampa Bay, Evans signed on with the 49ers this past off-season. While it looked like he could be a luxury at the time, there’s little doubt he’s going to be the alpha receiver on this team. Evans remains a solid veteran pickup for dynasty managers and should put up borderline WR1 numbers for San Francisco if he stays healthy. The addition of Samuel really shouldn’t affect his numbers too much. In fact, we were getting to the point where teams were going to be able to really key in on stopping him without other real threats on the other side at the receiver position. We know one thing about Evans – he’s as consistent as it gets and that shouldn’t change this season, regardless of anything else happening.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/mike-evans-dynasty-adp-c-2.jpeg\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992292/Christian_Kirk\">Christian Kirk</a>, WR SF\nKirk’s time in the bay area hasn’t started out great as he’s currently missing time with a calf strain. This is coming off a disappointing year with Houston that saw him catch just 28 passes for 239 yards and a touchdown in 13 regular season games. While he was a little better in the playoffs (10/164/2 in two games), it feels like a long time ago when Kirk was putting up fantasy relevant numbers with either the Cardinals or Jaguars. The addition of Samuel won’t help him re-emerge and he’s really feeling like a roster clogger at this point.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/christian-kirk-dynasty-a.jpeg\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994458/Ricky_Pearsall\">Ricky Pearsall</a>, WR SF\nPearsall is still recovering from a PCL tear and it seems he started camp with some swelling and discomfort. The vibe from the 49ers doesn’t seem very promising and the signing of Samuel may further indicate we aren’t going to see him at all this season. There are even some reports stating there’s some concern about his availability for 2027 if a surgery isn’t performed soon. Regardless, there’s a lot of smoke here about Pearsall being far away from the field and dynasty managers are getting to the point where they need to consider just how important it is to build around him as his ADP is going to decline even more now.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ricky-pearsall-dynasty-a-1.jpeg\"></a>\n \n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993998/DeZhaun_Stribling\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a>, WR SF\nThe 49ers made Stribling a shockingly high pick in the NFL Draft and dynasty managers have had to swallow their pride a little and hope San Francisco knows what everyone else seemingly didn’t as Stribling is going in the first two rounds of rookie drafts. The addition of Samuel could certainly derail some early opportunities for the young wideout but the draft capital they used on him will likely keep is ADP pretty stable. 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San Francisco was more than willing to give Samuel up to $7 million to continue to not deal with Aiyuk and that tells you about all you need to know.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/brandon-aiyuk-dynasty-ad.jpeg\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9991880/George_Kittle\">George Kittle</a>, TE SF\nKittle’s health is the only thing that’s going to keep him from posting TE1 numbers and the addition of Samuel won’t change that. The 49ers are taking it slow with him but it seems he may just be ready for the start of the season. Time will tell if that materializes but Kittle remains a solid get for a contending dynasty team, despite age and injury concerns.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/george-kittle-dynasty-ad.jpeg\"></a>\nOther San Francisco Receivers\nThis includes the likes of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994798/Jordan_Watkins\">Jordan Watkins</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993567/Jacob_Cowing\">Jacob Cowing</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993959/Malik_Turner\">Malik Turner</a>, <a href=\"http://<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9991081/Demarcus_Robinson\">Demarcus Robinson</a>\">Demarcus Robinson</a> and a few others.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9990905/Christian_McCaffrey\">Christian McCaffrey</a>, RB SF\nSure, I guess Samuel could take a few rushing opportunities away from McCaffrey. Am I concerned at all? Nope. 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Quarterback Josh Allen has continued to develop an on-field rapport with new wide receiver DJ Moore, while defensive lineman Michael Hoecht was able to participate in drills during Thursday’s session as he works his […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12313:\"\n\n\n \n ROCHESTER, NEW YORK - JULY 29: O\'Cyrus Torrence #64 of the Buffalo Bills greets fans on the way to the field during training camp at St. John Fisher University on July 29, 2026 in Rochester, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills have been busy during the first two days of the team’s training camp at St. John Fisher University. Quarterback Josh Allen has continued to develop an on-field rapport with new wide receiver DJ Moore, while defensive lineman Michael Hoecht was able to participate in drills during Thursday’s session as he works his way back from an Achilles injury.\n\nToday’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by offering up a recap of those developments and everything else Bills fans need to know so far through the first two days at camp.\n\nCheck out the assessments and then be sure to leave your thoughts on what has stood out to you in the comments section.\n\nJosh Allen and DJ Moore continue building chemistry at training camp\n\nAmong the biggest storylines and developments from the first two days at Bills training camp: It is evident that Josh Allen is enjoying having DJ Moore in the mix at wide receiver, and that the duo are continuing to build up both their relationship and their chemistry, with Moore making a few highlight-reel catches on both days of camp.\n\n“I feel myself trying to be perfect when I’m throwing to him in some of the routes on air,” <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49434544/buffalo-bills-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">Allen said after the first day of camp</a>. “And [on Wednesday] I walked up to him and said I’m just going to throw it. 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Good run up the middle and then a catch-and-run from the flag to shake a defender for YAC.— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2082476587065147687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe all know what Barkley can do, and much of last year’s struggles were due to an offensive line that saw an injured Cam Jurgens getting beat up and manhandled on a weekly basis as he fought through a lot of pain. Same for guard Landon Dickerson, who was nowhere near the same player he had been throughout his career. 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McNeill was in good spirits and talking with some of the friends and family in the stands nearby, while Rolder was getting a little more assistance from a trainer that was escorting him inside the facility. \n\nAt this point, the Lions have only offered the following update:\n\n\nThe following players left practice early today to be evaluated for potential injuries.\n\n\n\nLB Jimmy Rolder (leg) DT Alim McNeill (neck)\n\n\nEarlier in the day, Campbell spoke about just how important McNeill is to the defense this year. \n\n“Mac is very important. It is going to be huge,” Campbell said. “Particularly when, look, on all of it, it’s big, right because you’re part of the other 10 that are on that field. But, when you’re talking about transitioning to rush off a play pass from the offense or even just, here we go, man, it’s a known pass down. Somebody’s going to get a one-on-one. […] There’s these times where either he’s not doubled or (Aidan Hutchinson) Hutch—they have got to win. Mac’s got to win. And, he has the ability to win a one-on-one.” \n\nLast year, McNeill missed the first half of the season as he recovered from a torn ACL suffered in 2024. Campbell admitted that going back on the film, it was clear McNeill was still favoring that leg when he initially returned. Thankfully, this injury appears unrelated. \n\nThe Lions next take the field on Sunday, but coach Dan Campbell isn’t expected to speak with the media until Monday. 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That question revolved around when tight end Tucker Kraft would be cleared to return to practice coming off his torn ACL, and we now have our answer: that day is today. On Friday morning ahead of the Packers’ […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3810:\"\n\n\n \n Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft rides a bicycle to practice during the first day of training camp on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wis. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nOne of the Green Bay Packers’ biggest injury questions to start the 2026 season is now answered. That question revolved around when tight end Tucker Kraft would be cleared to return to practice coming off his torn ACL, and we now have our answer: that day is today.\n\nOn Friday morning ahead of the Packers’ third practice of training camp, head coach Matt LaFleur told the media that Kraft has officially been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list and will participate in the day’s practice session. LaFleur did note that Kraft will not participate in team drills, only doing individual work to get him up to speed. \n\nThe Packers are scheduled to have a day off from practice on Saturday, which will give Kraft one more day before potentially stepping in as part of the team portion of practice on Sunday.\n\nKraft’s return aligns closely with the expectations he has been communicating all offseason, as he had indicated that he expected to be ready to start practicing early on in training camp. It comes at a critical time as well, with the Packers suddenly facing questions about the availability of Luke Musgrave.\n\nMusgrave, who like Kraft was a day-two draft pick in 2023, is on the PUP list himself with a neck injury that gives him an uncertain timeline on a return. LaFleur said on Friday that Musgrave’s injury would “work itself out,” but added that it “will not be in the short term.” That’s a discouraging sign for the fourth-year tight end, who dealt with significant injuries in each of his first two NFL seasons before finally playing all 17 games in 2025, and it causes an unfortunate depth concern at tight end, a position where Kraft, Musgrave, and Josh Whyle are the only players on the roster who have taken NFL snaps at the position. \n\nIt was Musgrave’s lacerated kidney as a rookie that brought Kraft into the starting lineup in 2023, allowing him to grab hold of that job. Kraft started every game from the following week until suffering his torn ACL during the Packers’ week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers last November 2nd. His activation from the PUP list comes almost nine months to the day after that injury, which closely follows the timeline that Christian Watson followed last season — Watson tore his ACL on January 5, 2025, then returned to practice nine months and one day later, on October 6 of that year, though his first game action came about three weeks later on October 26.\n\nThat timeline also is important to monitor for Micah Parsons, the Packers’ other star player coming off a torn ACL this year. His injury took place in Denver last season on December 14. Nine months from that date would be September 14th, one day after the Packers’ season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. If Parsons starts the regular season on the PUP list, he would not be able to begin practicing until a week later, following the Packers’ week two contest, but he would be eligible to return as early as week five against the Chicago Bears.\n\nKraft returning to the practice field early in camp should ensure that he is in game shape in time for the season opener, which is just over six weeks away. With the team’s tight end depth already slim, the Packers will need their star player back for a full season in 2026.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785512705;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Green Bay Packers injuries\";i:1;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9484;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tucker Kraft\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1334;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f2cf0bf4e8bae587e9bf0b7777540b98\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Tucker Kraft officially off PUP and practicing today\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbuf15/tucker_kraft_officially_off_pup_and_practicing/\";s:11:\"description\";s:51:\" submitted by /u/LoganXup [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:284:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/LoganXup\"> /u/LoganXup </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/WesHod/status/2083206185121968188\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbuf15/tucker_kraft_officially_off_pup_and_practicing/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785512301;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9484;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tucker Kraft\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1335;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4d43931ee6ed3357b37794ef811dbdb7\";s:5:\"title\";s:33:\"Cash, Stash, or Slash: TJ Edwards\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-salary-cap/119685/chicago-bears-salary-cap-cash-stash-or-slash-tj-edwards-cut-release\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"The Chicago Bears will have several contract decisions to make over the next 13 months. The Bears have several veterans from the Matt Eberflus era that will have contracts expiring, and the Bears will have to decide if they want to keep them. There are plenty of younger players from the 2023 and 2024 draft […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3035:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 10: T.J. Edwards #53 of the Chicago Bears runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears will have several contract decisions to make over the next 13 months. The Bears have several veterans from the Matt Eberflus era that will have contracts expiring, and the Bears will have to decide if they want to keep them. There are plenty of younger players from the 2023 and 2024 draft that will have to decide about extensions as their rookie contracts get close to finishing.\n\nWe’ve already looked at Darnell Wright’s potential contract; now let’s look at TJ Edwards. Edwards was signed in 2023 and had a great season in Chicago. His 2024 season was solid but a step back from 2023. 2025 also went in the wrong direction and included a significant injury.\n\nIt’s 2026, and Edwards is under contract with the Bears through the 2027 season. What should the Bears do with their linebacker?\n\nTJ Edwards: Slash\n\nThe Bears need to move on from Edwards as soon as possible.\n\nWhen Edwards was extended after the 2024 season, it was largely met with applause from Bears fans and media. Some had concerns with Edwards’ age and that his production headed in the wrong direction in 2024, and that this might have been done prematurely. Those concerns certainly played out in 2025, where Edwards was nowhere near the same player he was in 2023.\n\nWe’ve now reached 2026; the Bears have signed Devin Bush, brought back D’Marco Jackson, and have drafted linebackers in each of the last two drafts. The Bears are poised to move on from Edwards sooner rather than later.\n\nIf Edwards were cut this season, it would do nothing in terms of creating cap space. Cutting him this year would leave the Bears with $10.5 million dead in 2026 and $2.3 million dead in 2027. That certainly doesn’t seem like a sensible plan with their salary cap moving forward.\n\nBut if the Bears cut Edwards after the 2026 season, he leaves just $2.3 million in dead cap behind. If the Bears can find a trade partner who wants Edwards before the season, that would get him off the books and get his contract largely off the books as well, however, there’s no reason to think a team would give up any draft compensation for a linebacker on the wrong side of 30 with declining production coming off a major injury and pay himn $8.5 million for the season.\n\nEdwards will almost certainly be on the Bears for the 2026 season, but the odds he’s on the roster when the new league year hits in March of 2027 are about as close to 0% as it can be.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785511800;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:1;s:24:\"Chicago Bears Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5960;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"T.J. 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According to Josh Dubow of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2251:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 04: Deebo Samuel #1 of the Washington Commanders walks through the tunnel prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIf signing Deebo Samuel is a 1-for-1 swap, the San Francisco 49ers are going from 25-year-old Ricky Pearsall to 30-year-old Deebo Samuel. Even if Samuel isn’t the starter and it’s Christian Kirk (turns 30 in November) or Demarcus Robinson (31), the Niners’ offense just got five or six years older.\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://x.com/joshdubowap/status/2083042935785025711?s=46\">Josh Dubow</a> of the Associated Press, the 49ers could start five skill-position players age 30 or older: Mike Evans, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk, and the “Z” receiver, between Deebo, Kirk, and Robinson.\n\nThe only teams in the Super Bowl era to start five non-QB skill position players age 30 or older in the same game were the 2004 Tampa Bay Bucs for one game, the 2003 Denver Broncos for one game, and the 1992 Washington team for two games.\n\nThe 49ers aren’t entering the season hoping those players start a game or two. Those are the players they’re counting on for the remainder of the season. So, assuming one of the three 30+ year-old wideouts starts, the 49ers will become the fourth team in the Super Bowl era to start five non-QB skill positions.\n\nThe 49ers will undoubtedly be older without Pearsall. They may lose their ability to stretch the field in some ways without Pearsall. But Deebo can still run. Last September, on a kickoff against the Raiders, Deebo reached a max speed of 19.23 miles per hour. That would have been among the top times among all 49ers last season.\n\nFor a team that was coming into the year with inexperience at returner, Samuel could solve the kick returner question. Deebo averaged 30.1 yards per return on 15 tries. 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James Cook last season: 309 carries, 1,621 rushing yards, 33 catches, 291 receiving yards and 14 total touchdowns. That is only a six-yard difference in total offence. Cook has already reached the yardage level of prime Dalvin. The biggest difference was touchdowns and receiving volume, not rushing ability. Cook led the NFL in rushing while averaging 5.2 yards per carry. He also remains the clear lead back in one of football’s highest-scoring offences. The path is simple: maintain roughly the same rushing production, catch 10–15 more passes and convert a few more scoring opportunities. Josh Allen will always take touchdowns near the goal line, so Cook probably never gets Dalvin’s exact workload. But he also does not need much improvement to pass Dalvin’s peak fantasy total. I am not saying Cook has already had the better career. I am saying the statistical gap between current James Cook and prime Dalvin Cook is much smaller than most people realize. submitted by /u/blitzinc43 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1527:\"Dalvin’s legendary 2020 season: 312 carries, 1,557 rushing yards, 44 catches, 361 receiving yards and 17 total touchdowns. James Cook last season: 309 carries, 1,621 rushing yards, 33 catches, 291 receiving yards and 14 total touchdowns. That is only a six-yard difference in total offence. Cook has already reached the yardage level of prime Dalvin. The biggest difference was touchdowns and receiving volume, not rushing ability. Cook led the NFL in rushing while averaging 5.2 yards per carry. He also remains the clear lead back in one of football’s highest-scoring offences. The path is simple: maintain roughly the same rushing production, catch 10–15 more passes and convert a few more scoring opportunities. Josh Allen will always take touchdowns near the goal line, so Cook probably never gets Dalvin’s exact workload. But he also does not need much improvement to pass Dalvin’s peak fantasy total. I am not saying Cook has already had the better career. I am saying the statistical gap between current James Cook and prime Dalvin Cook is much smaller than most people realize. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/blitzinc43\"> /u/blitzinc43 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vbtxx3/james_cook_will_surpass_prime_dalvin_cook_this/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vbtxx3/james_cook_will_surpass_prime_dalvin_cook_this/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785511263;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8138;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"James Cook\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1338;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"37dd5f58e66af9af68409a9fe49dead5\";s:5:\"title\";s:206:\"I\'m convinced Isaiah Likely finally breaks out this year and not enough people are talking about it. Check out what happens if you plug Likely\'s metrics into Theo Johnson\'s 2025 snap count and target share.\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbtvm4/im_convinced_isaiah_likely_finally_breaks_out/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2229:\"I\'ve owned Likely since his rookie year and the games where Mark Andrews was hurt were always electric. Lamar used his as a glorified WR and that\'s exactly what the NY Giants and Jaxson Dart need. FantasyPros consensus ranks Likely TE12 in full-PPR and this feels low. I thought it would be interesting to plug Likely into Theo Johnson\'s 2025 usage to see how he would\'ve done. I didn\'t project a bigger role for Likely, I gave him Theo\'s 2025 snap count and targets but swapped in Likely\'s numbers from two datasets. Dataset 1: 75% full season catch rate Dataset 2: 14.6 YPR and 12.8% TD rate per target from Likely\'s 9 career games without Mark Andrews on the field. Run that on Theo\'s 74 targets from 2025: 74 × 75% = 55 catches 55 × 14.6 = 803 yards 74 × 12.8% = 9 TDs 55/803/9 is 189.3 full PPR. That\'s a TE4 performance on Theo\'s exact target share. Likely has better hands and his consistency should demand a higher + more consolidated target share. The biggest criticism I hear is \"we don\'t know how Likely\'s going to be used.\" I feel like his new contract and history with Harbaugh tells us exactly how he\'s going to be used. Shift Brick-Hands Johnson into a short yardage/blocking role and run a 2 tight end set where Likely\'s on the move as a primary receiver. What speaks volumes to me is Harbaugh left Baltimore on January 6th, became Giants head coach January 20th, and on Day 1 of free agency Likely signs with New York for 3yr/$40M. I\'m not saying Harbaugh set up the Mark Andrews Ravens extension knowing he was done after last season, but it\'d be some pretty badass 4D chess to lock up the TE you don\'t want on your way out; leaving the TE you really want to be using available as a free agent at your new landing spot. Taking the tinfoil hat off, what 100% did happen is the coach who drafted Likely as a rookie and watched him for four years made him his first big signing and paid him starter money on Day 1. Then he hired Nagy (Reid tree, built his best offense around a move TE) to run the thing, and Callahan is coaching Dart. TLDR: If Isaiah Likely was in Theo Johnson\'s role last year, he would have been TE4. I see him as TE7-TE10 this year. submitted by /u/flyguy851 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3040:\"I\'ve owned Likely since his rookie year and the games where Mark Andrews was hurt were always electric. Lamar used his as a glorified WR and that\'s exactly what the NY Giants and Jaxson Dart need. FantasyPros consensus ranks Likely TE12 in full-PPR and this feels low. I thought it would be interesting to plug Likely into Theo Johnson\'s 2025 usage to see how he would\'ve done. I didn\'t project a bigger role for Likely, I gave him Theo\'s 2025 snap count and targets but swapped in Likely\'s numbers from two datasets. Dataset 1: <a href=\"https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask?q=isaiah+likely+catch%25\">75% full season catch rate</a> Dataset 2: <a href=\"https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/isaiah-likely-stats-without-mark-andrews\">14.6 YPR and 12.8% TD rate per target from Likely\'s 9 career games without Mark Andrews on the field</a>. Run that on Theo\'s <a href=\"https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/how-many-targets-did-theo-johnson-have-in-2025\">74 targets from 2025</a>: 74 × 75% = 55 catches 55 × 14.6 = 803 yards 74 × 12.8% = 9 TDs 55/803/9 is 189.3 full PPR. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/stats/te.php?year=2025&scoring=PPR\">That\'s a TE4 performance</a> on Theo\'s exact target share. Likely has better hands and his consistency should demand a higher + more consolidated target share. The biggest criticism I hear is \"we don\'t know how Likely\'s going to be used.\" I feel like his new contract and history with Harbaugh tells us exactly how he\'s going to be used. Shift Brick-Hands Johnson into a short yardage/blocking role and run a 2 tight end set where Likely\'s on the move as a primary receiver. What speaks volumes to me is Harbaugh left Baltimore on January 6th, became Giants head coach January 20th, and on Day 1 of free agency Likely signs with New York for 3yr/$40M. I\'m not saying Harbaugh set up the Mark Andrews Ravens extension knowing he was done after last season, but it\'d be some pretty badass 4D chess to lock up the TE you don\'t want on your way out; leaving the TE you really want to be using available as a free agent at your new landing spot. Taking the tinfoil hat off, what 100% did happen is the coach who drafted Likely as a rookie and watched him for four years made him his first big signing and paid him starter money on Day 1. Then he hired Nagy (Reid tree, built his best offense around a move TE) to run the thing, and Callahan is coaching Dart. TLDR: If Isaiah Likely was in Theo Johnson\'s role last year, he would have been TE4. 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Enjoy! Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:39465:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Daily Slop – 31 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7477186/2026/07/30/jayden-daniels-commanders-training-camp-david-blough-offense/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7477186/2026/07/30/jayden-daniels-commanders-training-camp-david-blough-offense/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Commanders have remade their roster; they will still rise or fall with Jayden Daniels</a>\n\nFor Washington to bounce back to the team that earned its way to the NFC title game in 2025, the Commanders need their lodestar to again play light and with joy — and to throw seeds past opposing defenders’ earholes on the way to his receivers’ hands, the way he did in his historic 2024 rookie season, when he was the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-lGZ4JrPNU&t=3s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The dazzle</a>, the swagger, <a href=\"https://youtu.be/kLSLNAvsL3I?si=kPExDFxHXawQFO6q&t=951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the hope that the franchise can compete again</a> year in and year out in the NFC, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7255146/2026/05/07/washington-commanders-stadium-rfk-site/?unlocked_article_code=1.1VA.fXm7.xo1XULzDacMW&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the new stadium</a> that will now rise where RFK once stood: It all emanates, first, from Daniels.\n\nA new year presents another chance.\n\nDaniels got healthy, working out with his longtime trainer and quarterback coach, Taylor Kelly, who works at the development group 3DQB in Huntington Beach, Calif. He organized separate workouts for his offensive skill players in Los Angeles: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DW4Q5TVR2qI/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one in April</a>, and the second just a couple of weeks ago <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Dax3uhjxhRK/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at UCLA</a>. McLaurin, Dyami Brown and other receivers, <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2075306939668467888?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">along with tight ends and running backs</a>, took part in on-field drills and off-field bonding with Daniels and third-string quarterback Sam Hartman.\n\nA better defense should also create more than 10 measly turnovers — second-lowest in the league last season — and get Daniels and the offense the ball in plus territory. Blough’s offense should lessen potential risk to Daniels by leaning more on the run.\n\nIn all ways, now, the Commanders will go as Daniels goes. And says. And acts. And performs. The phrase people in sports use these days is “I’m built for this.” We will soon see how the first two years of Jayden Daniels’ time in Washington have shaped the third and all the years that will follow.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7477186/2026/07/30/jayden-daniels-commanders-training-camp-david-blough-offense/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7477186/2026/07/30/jayden-daniels-commanders-training-camp-david-blough-offense/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nJP Finlay\n\n<a href=\"https://jpfinlay.substack.com/p/training-camp-day-2-minor-injury\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jpfinlay.substack.com/p/training-camp-day-2-minor-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Training Camp Day 2: Minor (injury) bug bites</a>\n\n1) Quinn says Allegretti will be ok. 2) NFL rosters are currently sitting at 90 men. By the end of August those rosters will be at 53/70, so there will be experienced centers either hitting the wire or available to poach off other practice squads. Maybe this Allegretti calf issue will encourage Adam Peters to add a veteran after roster cuts.\n\nIt’s also possible that Washington would actually go with Matt Gulbin, the 6th-round rookie out of Michigan State, if Allegretti missed time. But maybe they’re not ready to do that in July.\n\nListen, it’s not good news that Allegretti strained his calf on the first day of camp. Coupled with fan confusion over the offseason release of Tyler Biadasz and not adding another veteran snapper in free agency, it seems worse.\n\nIt’s something to monitor, for sure, but probably too early to worry.\n\nBurks’ injury lands a bit different, mainly because of his lengthy injury history. A 1st-round pick in 2022, Burks has never played more than 11 games in a season. He’s a big, strong receiver with good hands that runs good routes. He’s just never been able to stay healthy, and like Allegretti’s calf issue, foot soreness on the first day of training camp is unnerving.\n\nThe good news is unlike at the center spot Washington did much more to build WR depth this offseason. The team brought in veterans Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson, so they’re in better shape then last year when the injury bug hit the WR room.\n\nCould the Burks foot scare hasten the organization’s desire to sign a veteran free agent wideout? Maybe. And Stef Diggs remains available.\n\nOnto the notes:\n\nJohn Bates didn’t get much action (maybe a vet day?), so in his place there was plenty of work for Chig Okonkwo and Ben Sinnott. It was another impressive day for both tight ends, although arguably the catch of the day belonged to Colson Yankoff.\n\n\nNick Allegretti injury doesn’t seem too serious, but getting injured on the first day of camp is a reminder of just how big of a gamble at Center Washington made settling with Nick. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/CljCCw0W16\">pic.twitter.com/CljCCw0W16</a>— Jamual (@LetMualTellit) <a href=\"https://x.com/LetMualTellit/status/2082869754390249782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://jpfinlay.substack.com/p/training-camp-day-2-minor-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nLast Man Standig\n\n<a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/nick-allegretti-treylon-burks-injuries?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=5151072&post_id=209179122&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=p4t30&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/nick-allegretti-treylon-burks-injuries?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=5151072&post_id=209179122&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=p4t30&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nick Allegretti, Treylon Burks injuries serve as an early reminder of the NFL’s fragile plans</a>\n\nThe Commanders are banking on center Nick Allegretti enhancing the offensive line communication directly in front of Jayden Daniels. Wide receiver Treylon Burks is a tantalizing talent with overt athletic gifts.\n\nWashington made several bold choices in the offseason. Much of its ample free-agent spending occurred on all three levels of the defense that ranked last in yards allowed and 31st in turnovers. Premium draft capital was used on first-round linebacker Sonny Styles.\n\nWashington also invested on offense, headlined by the signing of tight end Chig Okonkwo and drafting third-round receiver Antonio Williams. There were more subtle choices on that side of the ball. Perhaps none more than positioning Allegretti as the line’s man in the middle after an unsuccessful pursuit of free-agent center Tyler Lindenbaum.\n\nNeither injury is expected to keep the player sidelined for long. Other bumps, bruises, and worse for others on the roster are inevitable, no matter the best-laid plans. Thursday’s news reminded the hopeful that you just never know what the next day will bring.\n\nFor more from Ben Standig, <a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-notebook-rasul-douglas-jayden-daniels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-notebook-rasul-douglas-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Training camp notebook | Defense has strong Day 2 performance</a>\n\nIt’s becoming clearer by the day that this year’s defense is much faster than the one that was on the field last season. The Commanders started the day with another competition — a first-and-goal drill — and the defense was the clear victor in the five-minute series. Things started off well with a touchdown from the offense, but a play was later ruled dead as Jayden Daniels scrambled to avoid pressure. Daniels was “sacked” on the following play (the pocket collapsed around Daniels, which forced the coaches to blow their whistles), and his end zone shot to Jaylin Lane fell incomplete.\n\nAlthough there is still plenty of work to be done, it appears that the secondary and pass rush are working well together to create difficult scenarios for the quarterbacks. It’s worth pointing out that most of the snaps taken in team drills have been in the red zone, where it’s more difficult for receivers to find open space downfield, but all the quarterbacks have needed more time than normal to find targets and are working through their progressions thanks to the coverage from the secondary. At the same time, the Commanders’ pass rush is putting pressure on them, which has led to some off-target throws. That should please defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, who wants to emphasize creating turnovers after the unit generated just 10 takeaways in 2025.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-training-camp-notebook-rasul-douglas-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latest news from Commanders camp</a>\n\nThursday, July 30\n\nWashington’s tight ends have been far more active as a group than they had been the previous two seasons.\n\nNewly-signed Chig Okonkwo can be used all over, with wide receiver Terry McLaurin saying he runs routes like a big receiver. That versatility was evident again Thursday, but it’s also not just Okonkwo — all the tight ends, including 2024 second-round pick Ben Sinnott, have run a wider variety of routes.\n\n“It’s not even close,” Sinnott said. “So many different variations. Today we’re lining up at number one [receiver on the outside], we’re running five-step ins, we’re running corners, we’re running options, we’re running flat [routes]. We’re just doing everything. It’s so much fun. It’s a breath of fresh air for this offense and how it uses tight ends.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49448046/washington-commanders-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-11-nfl-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-candidates-in-2026-cowboys-boast-two-contenders\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-11-nfl-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-candidates-in-2026-cowboys-boast-two-contenders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 11 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates in 2026</a>\n\nRank 3 – Sonny Styles – Washington Commanders · LB\n\nWe haven’t seen off-ball linebackers win DROY in back-to-back seasons since DeMeco Ryans, Patrick Willis, Jerod Mayo and Brian Cushing corralled the award in four straight years from 2006 to ’09, but Styles has the potential to produce the kind of debut campaign that would make him the worthy successor to the Browns’ Carson Schwesinger. Styles had jaws dropping at the NFL Scouting Combine with a <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/sonny-styles-generates-huge-buzz-with-2026-nfl-scouting-combine-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">historic performance</a> that included the highest vertical jump (43 1/2 inches) by any combine prospect 6-foot-4 or taller and any prospect weighing 240-plus pounds since at least 2003. The rave reviews have followed the seventh overall pick into camp. “He doesn’t seem like a rookie. He seems like an eight-year vet,” fifth-year LB Leo Chenal told <a href=\"https://x.com/AlexFlumTV/status/2082616698029412586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DC News Now</a>. “… He’s an animal on the field. He’s a monster out there. The way he carries himself, the way he’s disciplined in his routine. It’s really showing up every day. He’s really consistent.” Replacing Bobby Wagner is a huge ask of any player, let alone a rookie, but Styles has the pedigree to not allow the moment to get too big for him.\n\nOdds to win: +750\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-11-nfl-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-candidates-in-2026-cowboys-boast-two-contenders\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"407150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-day-2-takeaways-defense\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-day-2-takeaways-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Good and Not So Good From Commanders’ Second Training Camp Practice</a>\n\nWashington’s defense created three turnovers, young pass-catchers flashed and both kickers remained perfect during Thursday’s practice\n\nWhile it’s great to see the receiver room still producing evenly, the competition for WR2 remains unsettled despite Washington’s younger room taking advantage of the opportunities they get.\n\nThe kicking competition had a great day, as both Jake Moody and Drew Stevens finished 6-for-6. It’s always good to see your kickers doing well, but in terms of how the competition goes, this was an uneventful day.\n\nWhile Washington’s defensive success in the first two days is great, overall it’s just exposing offensive mistakes that should not be ignored. Knowing that Croskey-Merritt had issues fumbling last year and then seeing him drop it on the ground today is a bit concerning. Ball security is what limited him some in his rookie season.\n\nInterceptions in camp are not that shocking when you are telling the defense to play overly aggressively to create turnovers. Turning the ball over three times in one session, however, should give the offensive staff several workable areas of concern to address in the film room.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-day-2-takeaways-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49464348/nfl-training-camps-preseason-risers-history-davis-cruz-crosby#WSH\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49464348/nfl-training-camps-preseason-risers-history-davis-cruz-crosby#WSH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Every NFL team’s best training camp, preseason riser ever</a>\n\nWashington Commanders\n\nOT Joe Jacoby\n\nHe was a late addition as an undrafted free agent out of Louisville in 1981 — and he was so low on the roster that coach Joe Gibbs initially thought he was a defensive lineman. Jacoby was the last offensive lineman added in camp, but he eventually started 13 games as a rookie (eight at left tackle). He became a fixture at left tackle over the next eight seasons before moving to the right side for the majority of his final five seasons.\n\nJacoby started 148 games, earned three first-team All-Pro honors and made the Pro Bowl four times. The organization has long felt he belongs in the Hall of Fame, calling him the best player on the fabled “Hogs” offensive line in the 1980s and early ’90s. — John Keim\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49464348/nfl-training-camps-preseason-risers-history-davis-cruz-crosby#WSH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7482518/2026/07/31/laremy-tunsil-offseason-training-josh-conerly/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7482518/2026/07/31/laremy-tunsil-offseason-training-josh-conerly/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inside Laremy Tunsil’s offseason: The workouts, fuel and people who make it happen</a>\n\nEvery offseason, Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil follows an immersive program he developed with his team of trusted specialists, including his longtime strength and conditioning coach, dietician, personal chef and private offensive line coach.\n\nFor nearly a month leading to training camp, Tunsil isolates to focus on football.\n\nThe days begin around 7 a.m., and every hour, every detail has a purpose. It’s an exercise in mental fortitude that, this year, <a href=\"https://youtu.be/mUJbx1Khtz0?si=nahAMROMphf6xQJn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unfolded in Tuscaloosa, Ala</a>.\n\n“I learned this process through trial and error,” Tunsil told The Athletic. “I probably didn’t have the answers my first year and my second year, but I had good guys around me. I could just ask some questions from the (Ndamukong) Suhs, the Cameron Wakes, the Mike Pounceys, Ja’Wuan James.”\n\nTunsil’s program was built over years and tailored to him. The personalized approach is integral to Divine Tree, the full-service management company he runs with longtime business partner and manager Laolu Sanni. His five Pro Bowl selections are the proof of concept.\n\nTunsil’s 6-foot-5, 313-pound body is his business, and for much of his career, business has been booming.\n\nTo stay among the NFL’s elite tackles, Tunsil invests heavily — in his training, recovery and diet. He’s also quietly invested in his teammates, a less heralded aspect of his career that has especially benefited a couple of younger Commanders linemen. This offseason, Tunsil invited second-year tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and guard Brandon Coleman to Alabama to train alongside him.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7482518/2026/07/31/laremy-tunsil-offseason-training-josh-conerly/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7482518/2026/07/31/laremy-tunsil-offseason-training-josh-conerly/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPhotos\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-camp-day-2-in-the-books#823dfafb-7755-4793-8447-ab63c091e2ce\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-camp-day-2-in-the-books#823dfafb-7755-4793-8447-ab63c091e2ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHOTOS | Camp Day 2 in the books</a>\n\nCheck out the top photos of the Washington Commanders’ second day of training camp\n<a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/mejyfllnvntsx5kn8gsi.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/eguxlxybvk5ymnqgpnt6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/l5y0s3n4vxx7jyosz5tn.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/vgxlznl69ecqaqcmfmtt.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/j0ya936p8wx2nxa10nyf.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\n Kay Adams: I Spent a Day with the Washington Commanders at Training Camp\n\n\n\nTraining Camp Day II: Terry and Jayden; the Defense\n\n\n\nCommanders Training Camp Day 2: More practice observations, issues at center & a win for the defense\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\n\nEagles DT Jalen Carter\'s new contract includes a $250,000 annual \"weight bonus.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/hVjGahVWtd\">https://t.co/hVjGahVWtd</a>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/2083021022802907384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49489537/mayfield-felt-disrespected-undervalued-buccaneers-offers\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49489537/mayfield-felt-disrespected-undervalued-buccaneers-offers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayfield felt ‘disrespected’ and ‘undervalued’ by Buccaneers’ offers</a>\n\nBaker Mayfield said Thursday that he felt “disrespected a little bit” that he and the team could not reach an agreement on a new contract before his imposed deadline of the start of training camp, and that he and his agent were “not presented with an offer that’s appealing whatsoever.”\n\nHe said that all contract discussions would cease until after the 2026 season concludes.\n\n“That’s really the disappointing part — to feel undervalued after thinking you’ve earned it,” said Mayfield, who led the Bucs to back-to-back NFC South titles in 2023 and 2024 before an injury-marred season derailed his and the team’s efforts in 2025.\n\nHe said even if the Bucs wanted to continue to try to negotiate, he said he won’t be speaking to the organization and that, his agent is “not going to be bothering him with it unless he’s actually recognized for his value.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49489537/mayfield-felt-disrespected-undervalued-buccaneers-offers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nFull Dan Quinn statement on the Burks and Allegretti injuries. Doesn\'t sound like either is serious, but kinda sounds like Burks could be back before Allegretti <a href=\"https://t.co/QYAKBs9Mid\">pic.twitter.com/QYAKBs9Mid</a>— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2082879341373874355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nfancy footwork 🏃<a href=\"https://x.com/SeatGeek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeatGeek</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/PZE3056X6Y\">pic.twitter.com/PZE3056X6Y</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2082979805876584473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMalik Spencer got 🆙<a href=\"https://x.com/SeatGeek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeatGeek</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/43kilam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@43kilam</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/jwkFuWNtnK\">pic.twitter.com/jwkFuWNtnK</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2082952626430169437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLuuuuuuuuke<a href=\"https://x.com/SeatGeek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeatGeek</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/mccaffrey_luke?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mccaffrey_luke</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/bofHBnCxHL\">pic.twitter.com/bofHBnCxHL</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2082921924058087908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/RasulEra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RasulEra</a> pick ‼️<a href=\"https://x.com/SeatGeek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeatGeek</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/yGtXol53GN\">pic.twitter.com/yGtXol53GN</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2082888959936610362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTerry McLaurin said the offense got “beat” today. I talked to Amik Robertson about that comment and the competitive back and forth of camp. “Dan Quinn always preaches, competitive bad mother******s. BMF and that’s what we want.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/qt0SQax7Oc\">pic.twitter.com/qt0SQax7Oc</a>— John Doran (@JohnDoranTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/JohnDoranTV/status/2082850725227294764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSpoke with Frankie Luvu today after practice. On the defense, Frankie said, \"when we put it all together it\'s going to be a masterpiece. We got some dawgs. We holding \'em back right now because you ain\'t got the pads on.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/ytAaueEVFB\">pic.twitter.com/ytAaueEVFB</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2082870431288107199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAll you need is six seconds with Javon Kinlaw to set the right tone for training camp. On the new look Washington offense, JK said, \"they are going to be running mother f***** off the ball for sure. These mother f***** are flying. They flying for sure and I like that s*** man.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/1miKZbRElq\">pic.twitter.com/1miKZbRElq</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2082866878561591608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nColson Yankoff had the play of the day on offense. I caught up with him after Day 2.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/rYdi7m9HKg\">pic.twitter.com/rYdi7m9HKg</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2082840479872237786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSeems a bit early in camp to catchup with a rookie 6th rounder but here\'s center Matt Gulbin <a href=\"https://t.co/Y6ZzNaBiQl\">pic.twitter.com/Y6ZzNaBiQl</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2082857426374561829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDE Drake Jackson on the competition level at camp this year.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ubFdxzHBaG\">pic.twitter.com/ubFdxzHBaG</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2082840163953049896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMalik Spencer Interview – His transition to the NFL <a href=\"https://t.co/GmJaAdaBpk\">https://t.co/GmJaAdaBpk</a> with <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SkyMad03</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/MalikSpencerMSU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MalikSpencerMSU</a>— WINSports (@WINSportsDC) <a href=\"https://x.com/WINSportsDC/status/2082894772709339277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLoved the perspective on camp and competition from Jacoby Jones. Feels like the exact right mindset heading into year 2 with nothing guaranteed. <a href=\"https://t.co/DLUWYKtL0A\">pic.twitter.com/DLUWYKtL0A</a>— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler/status/2082892731974598981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt sounds like Ben Sinnott is much more comfortable in this offense. Full article below. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/5VDy7I0nPs\">https://t.co/5VDy7I0nPs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/fGNQKnHZXB\">pic.twitter.com/fGNQKnHZXB</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2082967608337305780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHow are opposing offenses going to stop – Oweh -Chaisson -Armstrong -Josephs -Omenihu -Payne -Kinlaw -Settle -Newton -Styles -Chenal -Luvu -Cross From getting after the “head of the 🐍”? These guys can literally come from anywhere!— Tiller56 (Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) <a href=\"https://x.com/Tiller56/status/2082949831769620854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDamn Coach Norton is 🔥 S/O to <a href=\"https://x.com/BurgundyPerk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BurgundyPerk</a> 🎬 <a href=\"https://t.co/BSR7kicMsM\">pic.twitter.com/BSR7kicMsM</a>— On The Fence Podcast (@theotfpodcast) <a href=\"https://x.com/theotfpodcast/status/2082867571519352920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHere is my video recap of Day 2 of <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Commanders</a> training camp. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/1340AMFOXSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1340AMFOXSports</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/Wole_USS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Wole_USS</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/UrbanSportScene?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UrbanSportScene</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/ABG_Errrything?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ABG_Errrything</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/hkN1voucMj\">pic.twitter.com/hkN1voucMj</a>— Felix Trammell (@FelixDTrammell) <a href=\"https://x.com/FelixDTrammell/status/2082842439295946832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDay 2 Instant Analysis and Highlights of Commanders Training Camp <a href=\"https://t.co/tLVvZrxkxa\">https://t.co/tLVvZrxkxa</a> via <a href=\"https://x.com/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@YouTube</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/HTTC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HTTC</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ESPNRadio?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ESPNRadio</a>— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewisJr) <a href=\"https://x.com/LakeLewisJr/status/2082987699263164782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRecap of Day 2 of <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> camp -Jayden looked way more comfortable stock 📈 -RB room is really talented ⭐️ -the defense continues to be FAST ⚡️ <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ARQagA3jCI\">pic.twitter.com/ARQagA3jCI</a>— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheDentonDay/status/2082841681628459186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPt. 2: • Front 7 continues to impress (definitely makes you excited for pads and joint practices) <a href=\"https://t.co/saUpr7MgJ0\">https://t.co/saUpr7MgJ0</a>— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) <a href=\"https://x.com/SkyMad03/status/2082859275093774342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWasn’t going to be an option here. Washington continues to monitor Stefon Diggs. Does not appear any other FA WR is a legit option. <a href=\"https://t.co/mbOJlqMaP7\">https://t.co/mbOJlqMaP7</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2082999952771297461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMy assessment of the first two days of Commanders camp: <a href=\"https://t.co/RtTE7ELg5H\">pic.twitter.com/RtTE7ELg5H</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2082830249608261812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> ESPN reporter John Keim on the team potentially adding Stefon Diggs: “I don’t think there’s anyone else other than him [Stefon Diggs] that would be a possibility at this point…and I think that some people that may come free later have not helped themselves this…— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2082818826698133916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Commanders ship sailed long ago. If there\'s a WR addition coming, Stefon Diggs or bust? <a href=\"https://t.co/htbprzUZqW\">https://t.co/htbprzUZqW</a>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2083001968113356808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSaints, WR Chris Olave agree to 4-year extension worth up to $132M with $90M guaranteed. (via <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdamSchefter</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/P7022vAGh0\">pic.twitter.com/P7022vAGh0</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2082933084698345963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bills</a> have signed veteran WR Dante Pettis. <a href=\"https://t.co/jJOU6clNkH\">https://t.co/jJOU6clNkH</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/AQ6T6wUrgn\">pic.twitter.com/AQ6T6wUrgn</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2082957708139823583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBengals edge Shemar Stewart, who was carted off yesterday after a scary looking knee injury, suffered just a hyperextended knee and will have treatment, per <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RapSheet</a> and me. The belief is no ligament damage for Stewart. “He’s good,” one source said. <a href=\"https://t.co/tAHlXRQoME\">pic.twitter.com/tAHlXRQoME</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082858157316223087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJohn Keim\'s nemesis. IYKYK. 😂 <a href=\"https://t.co/Yj9sysIKg5\">https://t.co/Yj9sysIKg5</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2082918771107287212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nmost expensive offenses in 2026: 1. Rams ($207M) 2. Buccaneers ($185M) 3. Cowboys ($183M) 4. Vikings ($180M) 5. Bengals ($179M) 6. Lions ($174M) 7. Bills ($171M) 8. Panthers ($170M) 9. Eagles ($166M) 10. Broncos ($163M) 11. Chiefs ($162M) 12. Packers ($154M) 13. Seahawks ($153M)…— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2082901487055769689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nhighest pass rate on 2nd & 10 after a first down incompletion 1. Colts (92%) 2. Patriots (86%) 3. Rams (82%) 4. Falcons (82%) 5. Chiefs (81%) 6. Chargers (79%) 7. Panthers (78%) 8. Commanders (77%) 9. Cardinals (77%) 10. Bills (77%) 11. Lions (75%) 12. Saints (75%) 13. Browns…— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2082820508186194330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe NFL issued instructions to game officials about false starts and the tush push in a training video distributed last September. There are no plans now for new formal guidance to officials on the tush push, after no NFL team proposed this offseason to ban it. <a href=\"https://t.co/aHubcQ4dhZ\">https://t.co/aHubcQ4dhZ</a>— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkMaske/status/2082875993966919876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTrey Amos iced out at today\'s practice. Dang. <a href=\"https://t.co/hBsNcbECpv\">pic.twitter.com/hBsNcbECpv</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2082947854138569063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785509100;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13375;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Sonny Styles\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1343;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"07c2197ebbaf09c4eb58bca72542a8bd\";s:5:\"title\";s:88:\"Eagles News: Dak Prescott is saying the Cowboys have the “Greatest Offense There Is”\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178299/eagles-news-dak-prescott-is-saying-the-cowboys-have-the-greatest-offense-there-is\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb turn in big day at Dallas Cowboys training camp – Star-TelegramIn early July, Prescott took the offensive skill players on an annual trip to bond and workout together for three days. This year, the destination was Park City, Utah where they […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:19092:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) gets hit by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on November 23, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article316719429.html\">George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb turn in big day at Dallas Cowboys training camp – Star-Telegram</a> In early July, Prescott took the offensive skill players on an annual trip to bond and workout together for three days. This year, the destination was Park City, Utah where they spent some time on the lake in cool weather. While they were on the trip, Prescott presented a nickname for the offense heading into 2026 that he said was met with a lot of positive reviews: GOTI, meaning “Greatest Offense There Is”. “We were close to some historic things last year,” Prescott said. “And when you have the guys [on the offense], why can’t we be? Let’s be the Greatest Offense There Is. You’ve heard of the Greatest Show On Turf and all of the other nicknames. We take pride in it, and it’s the way we’ve been practicing.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178236/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-tank-bigsby-must-be-more-involved-in-the-offense-this-year\">Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Tank Bigsby must be more involved in the offense this year! – BGN</a> Tank Bigsby broke off multiple long runs to the end zone. He’s not someone you need to lock in on in order to notice him at practice; the way he moves is really eye-catching. I know I’ve been beating this drum a lot but I just can’t stop thinking about how the Eagles MUST get him more involved this season. He’s simply too electric to be an afterthought in this offense. Bigsby logged just 3.6 carries per game last season … and that’s with him benefiting from garbage time/the Eagles resting their starters in Week 18. His workload needs to be bigger in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eagles-training-camp-observations-day-2-defense-dominates/id787201336?i=1000779162472\">Eagles Training Camp Observations, Day 2: Defense Dominates – Go Birds! Podcast</a> Eliot Shorr-Parks and Brandon Lee Gowton recap the second day of Eagles Training Camp and discuss their expectations for the Birds’ offense after another day of the getting dominated by the defense.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-fantasy-football-10-overvalued-undervalued-nfl-players-to-know-before-you-draft\">2026 NFL fantasy football: 10 overvalued, undervalued NFL players to know before you draft – NFL.com</a> OVERVALUED — From a passing perspective, Jalen Hurts had a decent 2025, tossing a career-high 25 touchdowns and topping 3,000 yards for the fourth time in five seasons as the starter. However, he dropped to just 421 yards and eight touchdowns rushing, both fewest since taking the helm in 2021. Specifically, with Jason Kelce gone and the tush push somewhat neutered, Hurts scored just five TDs from inside the 3-yard line last season, fewest as the starter and six fewer than he had in both 2023 and 2024 (11). As a result, he finished as the QB8 in fantasy, well below the elite tier he’d previously called home. With A.J. Brown’s departure and a(nother) first-time offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion, it’s tough to see Hurts’ passing numbers really improving. And with the Eagles lacking their former dominance at the goal line, the QB5 price tag in the fifth round is simply too high.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/seven-takeaways-vic-fangio-initial-training-camp-press-conference/\">Seven takeaways from Vic Fangio’s initial training camp press conference – PhillyVoice</a> Temper expectations for Uar Bernard Fangio was asked what the plan is for Bernard. “The ‘PP Plan,’ lots of patience and lots of persistence. The day he put on a helmet here was the first time he ever put on a helmet. He hasn’t had shoulder pads on yet. That would be a new experience for him. Everybody, including himself and us, needs to temper any expectations down. He’s got a process to go through. Process, that’s a bad word around here [jokingly].” #JimmySays: I watched a little bit of Bernard with the developmental players during the Eagles’ first day of practice, and, uh, he’s got a long, loooong way to go.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/training-camp-day-2/\">Training Camp – Day 2 – Iggles Blitz</a> The defense took center stage on Day 2 of Training Camp. That’s no surprise since the Eagles should be a Top 5 defense in the league this season. The unit has playmakers at all three levels and is very talented overall.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7482031/2026/07/31/philadelphia-eagles-53-man-roster-projection/\">Eagles 53-man roster projection: How many WRs will Howie Roseman keep? – The Athletic</a> Offensive line. Kubena (9): Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Markel Bell, Fred Johnson, Cam Jurgens, Landon Dickerson, Tyler Steen, Myles Hinton, Drew Kendall. The swing tackle battle is still in … full swing between Bell and Fred Johnson. But given Philadelphia’s third-round investment in Bell, the odds are stacked against Fred Johnson. Hinton, a sixth-round pick in 2025, continues to see reps at second-team left guard. Kendall is getting second-team reps at guard, too. I have not seen Kendall take snaps at center yet in training camp, but the Eagles know from his days at Boston College he can play the position. Berman (10): Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson, Fred Johnson, Markel Bell, Drew Kendall, Myles Hinton, Micah Morris. I have the Eagles going deeper on the offensive line to develop their young linemen. Morris, a sixth-round pick who plays on the interior, makes sense to keep. Cameron Williams left practice early Thursday; it’ll be interesting to monitor his status. I was debating between Williams and Hinton before the injury and leaned toward Hinton because of position flexibility. Perhaps the Eagles will keep Michael Jordan because of his starting experience. What about Willie Lampkin, a player who intrigued the front office when it claimed him off waivers last summer?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-training-camp-observations-tank-bigsby-cornerbacks-quarterback-depth-chart-20260730.html\">Eagles practice observations: Tank Bigsby and run game juice; expendable cornerbacks; Jake Elliott’s pressure – Inquirer</a> Kicking and redeeming. I’m going to start with how practice started: Jake Elliott kicking field goals. It might not be as sexy as the new offense or how the rookies look, but the Eagles need Elliott to return to form this season. He’s coming off back-to-back down years, and yet the team didn’t add competition in camp. Kickers are essentially competing with whoever is on the street. But special teams coordinator Michael Clay’s comment about Elliott during the spring — that his job was to help the 10-year veteran “fall in love with the game again” — made me wonder if Elliott could have benefited from additional pressure. His camp got off to a solid start in windy conditions. He made 6 of 7 kicks, hitting from around 33, 35, 37, 43, 43 and 46 yards. He hooked a 40-yard try wide left. Elliott has a natural tendency to draw the ball, and the wind was blowing in that direction, so it was a tough kick from the right hash mark. Nevertheless, he has more riding on this summer’s performance than he has in years.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/inside-the-jalen-carter-deal\">Inside the Jalen Carter deal – PFT</a> Earlier this week, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter became the highest-paid interior defensive lineman in NFL history. The full details are now out. Here’s the breakdown, per a source with knowledge of the terms.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/healthy-landon-dickerson-cam-jurgens-full-go-at-training-camp/744645/\">The best news of Eagles camp: A healthy Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens – NBCSP</a> Considering what Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson have been through the last couple years and the questions they faced coming into training camp, that’s awfully encouraging. Both dealt with serious injuries during the 2024 Super Bowl run, and last year Jurgens missed three games with a knee injury and dealt with lingering back pain, and although he did make his second straight Pro Bowl he was just a shell of his usual self. And this time last year Dickerson was out with a torn meniscus that had to be scoped and then dealt with back and ankle injuries during the season. Although he played 16 of 18 games, he was also just a shell of his three-time Pro Bowl self. Both spent time this offseason in Medellin, Columbia, receiving stem-cell treatments to try to get healthy enough to regain their elite form, and here we are at training camp and both are full-go and look fine. It’s only a couple days, but it’s awfully encouraging seeing both of them out there running around with no apparent issues. Without elite offensive line play, the offense can’t function at a high level. And without the offense functioning at a high level, the Eagles aren’t going to be Super Bowl contenders.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/for-saquon-the-learning-and-improvement-never-ends\">Spadaro: For Saquon, the learning and improvement never ends – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> A new offense brings a new challenge, which as running back Saquon Barkley explains, is “starting from scratch.” The terminology is different. The structure is, in some respects, different. The way to attack defenses is different. For a running back, having the quarterback under center versus having the quarterback in the shotgun presents a new way of conducting business. In the world of precision and fundamentals, it can be a seismic change. That is why, quite frankly, Barkley is so fresh and smiling and accepting of an offense that is in the very early stages of implementation in this 2026 Training Camp at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. “I think it’s pretty cool that you start from scratch, learn a new language, get familiar with a new system. It’s fun,” Barkley said. “The way you take it is a little bit different … as a competitor, you welcome that challenge.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49464348/nfl-training-camps-preseason-risers-history-davis-cruz-crosby#PHI\">Every NFL team’s best training camp, preseason riser ever – ESPN</a> WR Vince Papale. Papale, a 30-year-old local high school teacher and bartender, attended an open tryout held by coach Dick Vermeil in 1976 and did enough to earn a training camp invite. “What you’re looking for is a real sleeper, or a guy who can come in and make a contribution — even if it’s only at training camp — with talent and an attitude that can get the players around him hungry and ready to play,” Vermeil once told ESPN. Papale beat the longest of odds and turned that opportunity into a three-year NFL career, playing special teams and receiver for the Eagles. His story captivated the region and inspired the movie “Invincible,” with the role of Papale played by Mark Wahlberg.\n\n<a href=\"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/07/31/philadelphia-hbcu-football-northeast-revival/\">HBCU Football Is Back in Philadelphia. Can the City Build a Tradition? – HBCU Gameday</a> One successful crowd does not create a revival. Two games do not automatically establish a tradition, either. The real measure will be whether Philadelphia continues bringing HBCU football back after Jackson and Vick are no longer the primary attraction. An annual weekend could rotate programs, strengthen Lincoln’s connection to the city and give Northeast alumni a recurring destination. The foundation already exists. Philadelphia has the history, alumni population, NFL partnership and geographic location. Last year’s 47,266 fans proved the audience could still be activated. This October represents the next step. Delaware State–Norfolk State can expand the crowd, while Lincoln–Virginia Union can reconnect the city with its local HBCU football roots. Philadelphia is not trying to invent a new tradition. It is trying to bring one home and give HBCU football a stronger future in the Northeast.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-rumors/211391/jerry-jones-training-camp-trade-rumors\">Jerry Jones excites Cowboys camp with potential trade talk – Blogging The Boys</a> Jerry Jones was blunt, stating that he feels good enough about this team to be comfortable in pulling the trigger to make a big trade to help them go from good to great. He knows the clock is ticking and he doesn’t have a lot of time to lolligag if he wants to capitalize on a dwindling window where Dak Prescott is leading the offense. Time is of the essence. Jones is always saying things. He is quite the talker, but he created real excitement by leaking that he had just recently been on the phone with some unnamed owner discussing a big trade to strengthen the defense. He backpedaled slightly to avoid implicating himself in any potential tampering violations, but it was too late. Jones now has the fanbase believing they are just a piece here or there away from something big happening in Dallas, and maybe, just maybe, Jerry is going to finally push those chips in the middle.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/427484/deebo-samuel-returns-49ers-after-season-washington-commanders-nfl\">Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers after a season with the Commanders – Hogs Haven</a> He was traded to the Commanders last year, for a 2025 fifth-round pick, to be their No. 2 behind Terry McLaurin, but ended the season as the most productive receiver due to McLaurin missing time. Samuel had 72 receptions for 727 yards and 5 TDs, along with 17 rushes for 75 yards and another score in 16 games. Deebo was an effective kick returner as well, returning 15 kicks for a 30.1 yards/return average. Washington wasn’t expected to re-sign him, and now that option is off the table with him returning to San Francisco. [BLG Note: The Commanders giving up a fifth-round pick for Deebo wasn’t a big price to pay but Washington also had to pay him above $17 million, over $12 million of which will count against their cap this year in dead money. Not a good value.] \n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166334/training-camp-abdul-carter-big-day-andrew-thomas\">NY Giants training camp: Abdul Carter has big day – Big Blue View</a> Abdul Carter had the kind of day at New York Giants training camp on Thursday that the Giants and their fans can only dream about him having once the 2026 regular season begins. Working against All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas, the second-year edge defender had at least two would-be sacks of Jaxson Dart, and broke through the line to bat down a tight end screen intended for Isaiah Likely. Carter also did his fair share of woofing, the cleaned-up version of which is Carter stating that Thomas was going to have to put in some work during this training camp. Thomas, one of the NFL’s best offensive tackles, wasn’t engaging in the trash talk.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/games/in-5/nfl/07-31-2026\">Can you guess this DROY in today’s in-5 trivia game? – SB Nation</a> Hello football fans! Welcome to the SB Nation NFL in-5 daily trivia game. Click on “Instructions” to learn how to play the game. Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.\n\n<a href=\"https://overthecap.com/50m-qbs-in-the-nfl\">$50M QBs in the NFL – Over The Cap</a> I think if you take a step back and have an honest look at these numbers you can see why teams should be pushing back more on the QB contracts. Teams probably have a bit more to lean on with the Seahawks winning the title with a mid tier type contract at the position and that is something that had not existed in the past- all of the mid level signings ended up being poor players- but the problem is the alternative can be a total draft disaster if they do not get their QB locked up. If there is a happy medium it probably is to make the QB contract more incentive based based on wins and performance to where a player like Mayfield can reach that $50M a year average if he delivers on the field year after year. That certainly is different than what we see now, but that may be an area that teams and players should look at in the future.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785508401;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8137;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"George Pickens\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6786;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"CeeDee Lamb\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1344;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"eecad1edff88d7714a1a85fa4901ac7f\";s:5:\"title\";s:105:\"Saints WR’s Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson to host back-to-school giveaway to support local area students\";s:4:\"link\";s:170:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/112323/saints-wr-chris-olave-and-jordyn-tyson-to-host-back-to-school-giveaway-to-support-local-area-students\";s:11:\"description\";s:357:\"On Saturday, August 1, 2026, New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson will host The Kickoff: Back‑to‑School Giveaway which will provide hundreds of local students with backpacks, school supplies, and access to essential community resources as they prepare for their upcoming school year. The event will be held at The City of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1633:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nOn Saturday, August 1, 2026, New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson will host The Kickoff: Back‑to‑School Giveaway which will provide hundreds of local students with backpacks, school supplies, and access to essential community resources as they prepare for their upcoming school year. \n\nThe event will be held at The City of Love, located on 8601 Palmetto Street in New Orleans from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\n\nPresented by the Olave Family Foundation in partnership with The City of Love, The Kickoff is designed to equip students with the tools they need for academic success while strengthening connections between professional athletes, community organizations, and the families they serve. \n\n“Investing in young people extends far beyond the game,” said Chris Olave. “We want students to walk into the new school year feeling prepared and supported.”\n\nWhile attending the event is free, registration is required and each child must be registered individually using their name and they must also be present to receive a backpack and school supplies.\n\nFor more details and to register, please visit: <a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-kickoff-a-back-to-school-experience-with-chris-olave-jordyn-tyson-tickets-1995199220578?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">www.eventbrite.com/e/the-kickoff-a-back-to-school-experience-with-chris-olave-jordyn-tyson-tickets-1995199220578?aff=ebdssbdestsearch</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785508180;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:35:\"New Orleans Saints Community Events\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13281;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordyn Tyson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1345;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2b97b3801b644c3103cebb7f8755866d\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Browns training camp: Bad offense or good defense? Todd Monken weighs in\";s:4:\"link\";s:150:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129185/browns-training-camp-bad-offense-or-good-defense-todd-monken-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"All eyes are on the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition in Berea, with GM Andrew Berry making it clear that only one thing will decide who wins the starting quarterback job. ESPN’s Ben Solak noted how important it is for QB Shedeur Sanders to add a Russell Wilson-type weapon to his arsenal while he tries to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3817:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JULY 29: Head coach Todd Monken of the Cleveland Browns directs a drill during Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 29, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAll eyes are on <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128305/cleveland-browns-how-qb-training-camp-battle-will-play-out-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\">the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition</a> in Berea, with GM Andrew Berry making it clear <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129099/winner-browns-qb-competition-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-production\">that only one thing will decide who wins the starting quarterback job</a>. ESPN’s Ben Solak noted how important it is for <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/129136/browns-shedeur-sanders-arm-talent-size-qb-competition\">QB Shedeur Sanders to add a Russell Wilson-type weapon to his arsenal</a> while he tries to fight off veteran QB Deshaun Watson.\n\nAs noted in our recaps from <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128988/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-1-welcome-to-2026-as-deshaun-watson-throws-two-picks\">Day 1</a> and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129109/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-2-deion-sanders-in-the-house\">Day 2 of training camp</a>, the offense, especially the passing offense, has not looked in sync overall. That isn’t totally surprising given the new offensive system, remade offensive line, new but young weapons, and two quarterbacks competing for the starting job.\n\nIn a video posted by the team’s social media, HC Todd Monken seemed to give credit to the Browns defense for making things tough on the offense so far in training camp:\n\n\nprocess-oriented and focused on our goals 🔒 <a href=\"https://t.co/MkZJVIW5Ga\">pic.twitter.com/MkZJVIW5Ga</a>— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns/status/2082979659839676867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nInteresting to note that DE Jared Verse, who wasn’t added to the roster until June, is who Monken has breaking the team huddle at the end of practice.\n\nA lot of positives were noted by Monken during this talk, especially that the roster has always been trying to go too fast, too hard. Is it necessarily a good thing that Cleveland’s defense is controlling practice so far? It is too early to tell. Often, different drills are set up to create opportunities for success for each side of the ball, but Monken may not value that as much as other coaches.\n\nFor now, the Browns defense is making things tough on the Browns offense. That could either bring out the best in Cleveland’s offense down the road or be a sign that the Browns will once again struggle scoring points in 2026.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think? Is it good defense or bad offense leading to the results so far in Browns training camp?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785508052;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Cleveland Browns Discussion\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1346;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"15560763bf51d777230e89abf8487194\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Mike McCarthy Praises Roman Wilson, Wants to Get Him Involved Across the Field\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbsa07/mike_mccarthy_praises_roman_wilson_wants_to_get/\";s:11:\"description\";s:59:\" submitted by /u/jsparks50 [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:486:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbsa07/mike_mccarthy_praises_roman_wilson_wants_to_get/\"> </a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/jsparks50\"> /u/jsparks50 </a> <a href=\"https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/mike-mccarthy-praises-roman-wilson-wants-to-get-him-involved-across-the-field/1900470\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbsa07/mike_mccarthy_praises_roman_wilson_wants_to_get/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785507523;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11630;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Roman Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1347;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b79df5f884abbf47a6fea6112ff198be\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Jared Verse: Having Jadeveon Clowney in the room would be \"monumental\" for me\";s:4:\"link\";s:136:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jared-verse-having-jadeveon-clowney-in-the-room-would-be-monumental-for-me\";s:11:\"description\";s:82:\"The Browns are interested in bringing back veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3460:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_monkensanders_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"520353\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_monkensanders_260731\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_monkensanders_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cleveland Browns\",\"title\": \"Monken meets with Deion at Browns training camp\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/todd-monken-meets-with-deion-sanders-at-cleveland-browns-training-camp\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T12:40:28Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Browns are interested in bringing back veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Fellow edge rusher Jared Verse would be a big fan of the move if it happens. “Clowney’s obviously one of the best rushers I’ve ever watched,” Verse said Thursday, via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. “Watching his film from college and everything like that, that’s one of the biggest reasons I even ever played D-end. So, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/07/why-jadeveon-clowney-would-be-good-for-jared-verse-and-why-verse-would-love-to-have-him-mary-kay-cabot.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">having that dude in the room would be monumental for me</a>. But I will say having that vet presence is probably even bigger than just my personal honor of him.“Having that vet presence, someone that’s been around the game, someone that can teach you things like that. That’s why I went to the Sack Summit to be around Von Miller, Maxx Crosby, all these high-end rushers because you can learn so much from them.”Verse added that Clowney can “100 percent” help him expand his set of pass-rushing moves.“I mean, obviously we’re signing him to help on the field and to help the team develop as a whole,” Verse said. “But I think me personally, selfishly, I think it would be very helpful to have that vet presence around.”Verse, who has finished his first two seasons with 4.5 and 7.5 sacks, wants to start converting more of his pressures into sacks, and feels Clowney can help him do that.“When you look at the numbers and everything like that, I’m never a big stat guy, big number guy, but to be [transparent] with it and to talk about the statistics over there, I’m one of the highest pressure rates,” Verse said. “But pressures don’t mean anything if you can’t finish. Getting to the quarterback means nothing if you can’t finish. 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Rams News: Myles Garrett will let the Aaron Donald rumors play out\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144805/la-rams-news-garrett-donald-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"Myles Garrett has expressed that he’d be excited to have Aaron Donald back with the Los Angeles Rams. Who on the Rams wouldn’t be? Maybe the offensive lineman would dread practice a bit more, but seemingly everyone on the Rams would welcome AD back with open arms. However, Garrett says more or less whatever will […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4581:\"\n\n\n \n Westchester, - July 26: Defensive End Myles Garrett #95 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first day of the Los Angeles Rams Rams training camp on the campus of Loyola Marymount University in Westchester on Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nMyles Garrett has expressed that he’d be excited to have Aaron Donald back with the Los Angeles Rams. Who on the Rams wouldn’t be? Maybe the offensive lineman would dread practice a bit more, but seemingly everyone on the Rams would welcome AD back with open arms. However, Garrett says more or less whatever will be will be with Donald coming back. It’s up to AD.\n\nThat seems like a good approach. Dont get too high, don’t get too low. Easier said then done, but a good approach. If Donald comes back, one assumes the Rams will be in an even better position than they already are, and they are seemingly already in a very sstrong position to compete for a Super Bowl.\n\nIf this team can stay healthy, sky seems the limit, but it won’t be easy. Whether Donald is back or not.\n\nI have some good news, it’s Friday! Please comment on whatever you want. Be safe, be well. Thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/myles-garrett-won-t-push-aaron-donald-s-difficult-comeback-decision-with-rams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/myles-garrett-won-t-push-aaron-donald-s-difficult-comeback-decision-with-rams\">MYLES GARRETT WON’T PUSH AARON DONALD’S ‘DIFFICULT’ COMEBACK DECISION WITH RAMS</a> (nfl.com)\n\n““If he’s here, I’m going to be excited to be his teammate, his partner in crime,” Garrett said Wednesday, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://apnews.com/article/myles-garrett-aaron-donald-1a59728e0c4225483276e2690b795855\" target=\"_blank\">via the Associated Press</a>. ”I think we’re going to do great things. But it’s a difficult thing, coming back.”\n\nDonald began a workout program following the blockbuster Garrett <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-network-browns-trading-myles-garrett-to-rams-jared-verse\">trade</a>, but has yet to decide whether he’s in a place to return. The Rams have no desire or reason to force the 35-year-old to make a decision.\n\n“I think there’s a lot we can learn from each other,” Garrett said. “I’d love to pick his brain on the kind of things he does to attack his matchups, and I think the same could be said vice versa. … I’ve told him I’d love to learn from him. I’ve watched his tape. Obviously, I think everyone who’s been a rusher from anywhere across the line, they have a lot of respect for him. But I don’t want to push him one way or another.”\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/31/rams-myles-garrett-training-camp-browns-difference/91119936007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/31/rams-myles-garrett-training-camp-browns-difference/91119936007/\">Myles Garrett describes differences between Rams and Browns training camps</a> (ramswire)\n\n“I would just say it’s a team that has a culture that’s a little bit more set in stone with leaders all across the board and I think Cleveland has some leaders that are continuing to develop,” Garrett said. “Some great teammates that I had and some great young talent that they continue to draft or pick up. You see a lot of older veterans here who’ve had a lot of years here or a lot of years in the league and been able to learn things and develop who they are as a person, as a teammate, as a leader and they’ve helped instill a great culture here. I think that’s something that’s already ingrained and I can help to nurture, but it’ll take time.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/videos/sean-mcvay-respectfully-blocks-out-media-expectations-for-the-rams-the-insiders\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/videos/sean-mcvay-respectfully-blocks-out-media-expectations-for-the-rams-the-insiders\">Sean McVay respectfully blocks out media expectations for the Rams | ‘The Insiders’</a> (nfl.com)\n\n“Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay addresses the media at 2026 NFL Training Camp.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785506679;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1349;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"580010468a5130a10f16c597826fb488\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Where will the Browns offense rank in 2026?\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/129180/where-will-the-browns-offense-rank-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:366:\"The Cleveland Browns’ offense has struggled to put a consistent product on the field over the last few seasons. The 2026 offense has a few new elements, including some exciting young pass catchers and offensive linemen, but the uncertainty at quarterback makes this group unpredictable. KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston have an opportunity to produce at a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1861:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Cleveland Browns’ offense has struggled to put a consistent product on the field over the last few seasons. The 2026 offense has a few new elements, including some exciting young pass catchers and offensive linemen, but the uncertainty at quarterback makes this group unpredictable. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/123386/browns-updated-wr-depth-chart-kc-concepcion-denzel-boston\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/123386/browns-updated-wr-depth-chart-kc-concepcion-denzel-boston\">KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston</a> have an opportunity to produce at a high level, and Quinshon Judkins coming back from his injury could really move the needle in the running game. First-round tackle Spencer Fano has more promise than many of the injury-riddled members of the offensive line over the last few seasons. These are all things to get excited about, but the lingering question of Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders leaves some questions. \n\nThe most likely scenario is that the Browns offense ranks in the middle to bottom half of the league. The best-case scenario is probably in the 10-13 range. The Cleveland offense ranked among the league’s bottom five in most offensive metrics in 2025, so even an improvement to the middle of the pack would represent meaningful progress. 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If, Cousins, who turns 38 next month, indeed, does start, the Raiders and their fans can rest assured that he brings some veteran consistency. Maybe even […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3388:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 03: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Las Vegas Raiders practices during an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 03, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNew Las Vegas Raiders veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is currently expected to begin the season as the starter while the team grooms rookie, No. 1 overall draft Fernando Mendoza.\n\nIf, Cousins, who turns 38 next month, indeed, does start, the Raiders and their fans can rest assured that he brings some veteran consistency. Maybe even a surprising amount of it.\n\nA recent X post by Kalshi Football looked at the all-time NFL quarterback with the most seasons of a 95 or higher passer rating. Cousins, who entered the league in 2012, is tied for the seventh most on the list with seven seasons of having a passer rating of 95 or higher. As you can see on the below X post, there are some all-time great quarterbacks on the list.\n\n\nDrew Brees posted a 95+ passer rating in 14 different seasons. Rodgers and Brady sit at 12. And somehow Kirk Cousins shows up here tied with Steve Young. Efficiency doesn\'t care about your reputation. <a href=\"https://t.co/2VoCyHZzO9\">pic.twitter.com/2VoCyHZzO9</a>— Kalshi Football (@KalshiFB) <a href=\"https://x.com/KalshiFB/status/2078529176991142375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nCousins last had a quarterback rating of more than 95 was in 2023 while with Minnesota. Spanning 2019-21 when new Raiders’ coach Klint Kubiak was either Cousins’ quarterbacks coach or offensive coordinator, Cousins had quarterbacks rating of, at least, 103.1 in all three seasons.\n\nSo, there’s no reason to expect more of the same this season for the Silver and Black.\n\nIn other Raiders’ news:\n\n\nTop tight ends: PFF Ranks the <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pff-tight-end-rankings-the-top-32-players-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=null\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pff-tight-end-rankings-the-top-32-players-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=null\">NFL’s tight ends.</a>\n\n\n\nReady for work: The Raiders’ website looks at quarterback Kirk Cousins <a href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/kirk-cousins-2026-raiders-training-camp-qb1-klint-kubiak-fernando-mendoza\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/kirk-cousins-2026-raiders-training-camp-qb1-klint-kubiak-fernando-mendoza\">as training camp starts.</a>\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785506460;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";i:1;s:24:\"Las Vegas Raiders Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1166;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kirk Cousins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1351;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cc9ad77049a365ce55bb751816649385\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"What will Jaxon Smith-Njigba do for an encore after historic season?\";s:4:\"link\";s:143:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/171295/seahawks-predictions-offensive-player-of-the-year-jaxon-smith-njigba-do-encore\";s:11:\"description\";s:300:\"Can you believe it? Jaxon Smith-Njigba has already played three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, and he is about to begin his fourth in a little over a month from now on September 9. Last year, JSN went from a good wide receiver to one of the NFL’s best, earning Offensive Player of the Year […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4794:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 8: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after winning the NFL Super Bowl LX football game against the New England Patriots at Levi\'s Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nCan you believe it? Jaxon Smith-Njigba has already played three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, and he is about to begin his fourth in a little over a month from now on September 9.\n\nLast year, JSN went from a good wide receiver to one of the NFL’s best, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/162101/nfl-honors-2026-results-seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-wins-offensive-player-of-the-year\">earning Offensive Player of the Year honors</a> and setting new single-season team records for receptions (119) and receiving yards (1,793). <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171078/seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-becomes-newest-member-madden-99-club\">The former Ohio State wideout was recently named a 99 overall player in Madden 27</a>, along with <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170619/seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-makes-top-3-espn-wide-receiver-ranking-above-puka-nacua\">being ranked as the third-best WR in ESPN’s annaul survey</a>, behind only Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. Needless to say, Smith-Njigba will be an exciting player to watch for the Seahawks this coming year.\n\nWhen starting in all 17 games for Seattle during the regular season, JSN has shown that he is more than capable of being a 1,000 receiver. Before he nearly broke 1,800 yards last year, Smith-Njigba put up 1,130 receiving yards in his sophomore season of 2024, giving the football world a taste of what would come next.\n\nOver his first two full seasons as a starting wide receiver, JSN has averaged 1,462 yards and eight touchdowns on 110 receptions, showcasing his talents as one of the league’s most lethal wideouts. Quite impressive numbers all around, especially given the fact that this was all achieved before his 24th birthday this past February.\n\nFor comparison’s sake, Seahawks legend Steve Largent averaged 1,319 yards and nine touchdowns per 17 games from 1978 to 1979, his first two 1,000-yard seasons and the NFL’s first two years with a 16-game regular season schedule. If you would like a more recent example, Tyler Lockett tallied an average of 1,056 yards and nine touchdowns receiving from 2019 to 2020, which were his first two 1,000-yard campaigns and his first two seasons starting in all 16 games. When measured across a 17-game season, Lockett was averaging 1,121 yards and 10 touchdowns through the air during this time.\n\nBased on the data I have mentioned here, I am predicting that Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s final receiving totals for 2026 will consist of 1,500 yards and nine touchdowns on 108 receptions. Not quite the otherworldly levels of 2025, but then again, it’s hard to capture lightning in a bottle twice. That being said, JSN will certainly still be one of the league’s top receivers this coming year, among the likes of the aforementioned Jefferson and Chase and the Rams’ Puka Nacua.\n\nSeattle’s receiving corps will greatly benefit from another productive year from Smith-Njigba in his age-24 season, and if he can play in all 17 games again this year, there is little doubt that he will be able to eclipse 1,000 yards for the third consecutive season. JSN is already in a class of his own, becoming just the second player in Seahawks history to win Offensive Player of the Year (<a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/168542/seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-defensive-player-of-the-year-trophy\">despite what his trophy will tell you</a>), and he is sure to take the next step towards bolstering his status as a franchise legend in 2026.\n\nHow do you think JSN will do this season? How many receiving yards will he finish with? How many receptions and touchdowns? Tell us in the comments!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=fieldgulls&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fieldgulls.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785506400;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:37:\"Seattle Seahawks Analysis and Opinion\";i:1;s:27:\"Seattle Seahawks Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1352;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"55151cffc157bd9faf6eb5c01a3b44cf\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Jadarian Price: First up for first-team reps\";s:4:\"link\";s:62:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/jadarian-price-19299\";s:11:\"description\";s:202:\"Price got the opening first-team backfield reps during Seattle\'s first full-team scrimmage Thursday, Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:202:\"Price got the opening first-team backfield reps during Seattle\'s first full-team scrimmage Thursday, Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785506340;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13286;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1353;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9199bbcc9ba03153ba0836643d085907\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Live updates from Friday’s Chiefs training camp practice: Day 3\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-training-camp/206488/live-updates-from-fridays-chiefs-training-camp-practice-day-3\";s:11:\"description\";s:362:\"Friday’s Kansas City Chiefs training camp practice gets underway at 9:15 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on the practice fields alongside Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. The full squad will have their second shorter session of the league’s mandated ramp up period. With two open 90-man roster spots, we will also look out for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11816:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 30: Quarterbacks Chris Oladokun #19, Garrett Nussmeier #14, Patrick Mahomes #15 and Justin Fields #6 walk toward the practice field during Kansas City Chiefs training camp at Missouri Western State University on July 30, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFriday’s <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/kansas-city-chiefs\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> training camp practice gets underway at 9:15 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on the practice fields alongside Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.\n\nThe full squad will have their second shorter session of the league’s mandated ramp up period. With two open 90-man roster spots, we will also look out for any tryout players the Chiefs may have brought in. \n\nPartly cloudy skies are expected, with temperatures ranging from the mid 70s to low 80s. There is a slight rain chance. Winds are expected from the west/northwest at 15 to 25 miles per hour.\n\nFriday’s will be open to the public. There will be 14 additional public practices, plus one more that will be open only to Season Ticket Members. Tickets are required for admission to practices, and select sessions (generally on weekends) require a $7 paid admission. Please <a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\">click here</a> for more information about the practice schedule.\n\nArrowhead Pride’s Ron Kopp (<a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs\">@RonOnChiefs on X</a>) is on hand to provide complete coverage of the session, along with other Chiefs beat reporters and TV crews. Here we’ll bring you the best practice updates found on social media. \n\nPlease note: The most recent posts will display first, with older content starting from the bottom.\n\nPlease use our comment section to give us your perspective, too!\n\n\nJimmy Holiday with a great adjustment to the Fields ball making an outstanding catch. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083218210975830482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nEarly in camp here with Rashee Rice not working team, Cyrus Allen has undoubtedly been Patrick Mahomes’ favorite target. It feels like he’s looking Allen’s way every time he’s out there.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083217735782142379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nEmmett Johnson is so smooth in his fluidity to cut, juke and accelerate again. He just showcased it on the screen. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083217571390627946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes lofts one deep to Thornton on the go route for a touchdown of 40+ yards. Mahomes jogs down to celebrate with him.— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083217422534734132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBlitz coming off the left side. Mahomes tossed it to Walker on the screen. He took it to the house but remember. Sometimes each side is giving the other’s looks. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083216858707108203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWR Omari Evans landed hard after trying to make a diving catch. He got up after a minute or so and jogged over the offense’s sidelines. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083216563151196604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nUDFA WR Omari Evans tries for an outstretched ball from Nussmeier on the sideline in team period, stayed down after the play and is being attended to— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083216200222605316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChris Rolland-Wallace with a great deflection that would have been a touchdown. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083212940912546113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChris Rolland-Wallace with a great deflection that would have been a touchdown. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083212940912546113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJustin Fields another fade-ball dot between the CB and S, this time Remigio hauls it in at the pylon and draws a crowd eruption— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083212009609498918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes to Walker over the middle on a crosser. Walker turns it upfield, accelerates and Kelce maintained his block to spring him for the endzone if he wanted. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083211241850318850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKenneth Walker catching the pass. He got knocked down and tossed the football Tranquill’s direction. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083211017190830492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCyrus Allen continues stacking days. Had a one-handed grab on a post between two defenders earlier, now in 7-on-7 he makes a catch while mugged by Nohl Williams.— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2083209831754715246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThis guy is unreal <a href=\"https://t.co/8HjzcPupRb\">pic.twitter.com/8HjzcPupRb</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083209549742514318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFWIW, notable Chiefs players who rotated in today at least once with the 1s during 11-on-11s: Kahlil Benson (all), Cyrus Allen, Andrew Armstrong, Emari Demercado, Brashard Smith, Jared Wiley, Kader Kohou, FAU, Cooper McDonald, Jeffrey Bassa, Chris Roland-Wallace, Melvin Smith.— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) <a href=\"https://x.com/jessenewell/status/2083209317021307113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFelix Anudike-Uzomah is getting work with the first team right now.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083205809916268979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCyrus Allen with an outstanding, one-handed catch up the middle despite double coverage during 11-on-11. Perfect throw by Mahomes and a great catch by Allen. Awesome play.— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2083203653993738485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes to Kenneth Walker on the screen pass. A smooth catch by Walker in between traffic and great burst upfield for a solid 10 before defenders would have tackled him. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2083202952928354587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst play of full-team period: X inside-release vertical, gets a step on Delane but ball’s too far…— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083202641296052726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFeels like Brashard Smith is working ahead of Emmett Johnson on the depth chart currently. Long camp to go obviously— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083201570339176693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n2nd team OL on air: After playing LT yesterday, Moore plays RT with Pole at LT again for Justin Fields— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083200109513461919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt appears that Kahlil Benson will get his second straight day of work at starting right tackle.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083199375941980377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRashee Rice running a Post on air <a href=\"https://t.co/CKAEEy65kI\">pic.twitter.com/CKAEEy65kI</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083198828367467000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStatus quo here Friday. No changes. <a href=\"https://t.co/pGG9FjHajy\">https://t.co/pGG9FjHajy</a>— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2083195738125644078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSuper Bowl LIV hero Damien Williams is here at Chiefs Camp helping the team in some way. Talking with UDFA RB Jaydn Ott as warmups get going here <a href=\"https://t.co/yFRqtJF9rj\">pic.twitter.com/yFRqtJF9rj</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083195362387578983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n2nd year linebacker Jeffrey Bassa on the field early working by himself as Chiefs practice gets rolling <a href=\"https://t.co/HlyvHOHTAo\">pic.twitter.com/HlyvHOHTAo</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2083190337980481712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n🧱 Wall at LT. <a href=\"https://t.co/SQfJbFd70S\">pic.twitter.com/SQfJbFd70S</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2083189389132534081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNo change with Mansoor .. still in Yellow Jersey. <a href=\"https://t.co/axqanGsQQZ\">pic.twitter.com/axqanGsQQZ</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2083187814381044001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGood morning again from St. Joe — Kader Kohou (#26) among the 3 players we\'ll hear from today. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/WYd2Gz7b3w\">pic.twitter.com/WYd2Gz7b3w</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2083187082621796619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChiefs rookie cornerback Zelmar Vedder is today’s first player down the hill for practice. 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Per a source with knowledge of the situation, it was a two-year extension.It\'s a subtle but significant point. Mayfield believes he was \"disrespected.\" An offer of a two-year deal seems less respectful to a reasonable person with no skin in the game than an offer of a three-year deal.ESPN\'s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Buccaneers ultimately offered Mayfield \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49489537/mayfield-felt-disrespected-undervalued-buccaneers-offers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a two-year deal worth slightly above $100 million in total.</a>\" While not mentioned in the ESPN article, this necessarily means it was a two-year extension; given the manner in which veteran contracts are analyzed, a two-year, $100 million deal would have a \"new-money\" average of $72.5 million, based on the \"old money\" of $27.5 million.That\'s where the disconnect may be coming from. Mayfield may be looking at the offer in total average from signing, and the Bucs may be looking at new-money average. In this specific case, a two-year extension worth more than $100 million has a new-money APY of more than $50 million. The three-year deal would have a real average from signing of $42.5 million.While none of it apparently matters at this point, given the lingering impasse that Mayfield currently has no desire to attempt to resolve, it underscores the reality that teams and players often interpret contract offers very differently. Mayfield\'s goal is to get the fans to agree that he was indeed \"disrespected\" and \"undervalued.\" Characterizing the Buccaneers\' offer as a two-year \"deal\" and not a two-year \"extension\" is one way to tip public opinion his way.Will it work? In a question of laundry versus person wearing the laundry, the fans typically get behind the laundry. And if the ultimate fight is whether the contract will have a value from signing that is closer to $50 million than $40 million, most fans won\'t be persuaded to alter their habit of rooting for the laundry.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785505845;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1355;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"44fcd855d36e8f79c7b12f6f013b5abd\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Dan Campbell: Alim McNeill being healthy is huge for Lions\' defense\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dan-campbell-alim-mcneill-being-healthy-is-huge-for-lions-defense\";s:11:\"description\";s:170:\"Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL in December of 2024, wasn\'t cleared to return until the middle of the 2025 season, and was never fully healthy last year.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2670:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_cowboysoffensevsother_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"397497\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_cowboysoffensevsother_260731\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_cowboysoffensevsother_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams\",\"title\": \"How do Cowboys stack up against best offenses?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/how-do-dallas-cowboys-stack-up-against-the-nfls-best-offenses\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T12:55:12Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL in December of 2024, wasn\'t cleared to return until the middle of the 2025 season, and was never fully healthy last year. 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In a recent interview, Coen said it has been easy to motivate his players with the Jaguars by pointing out how they\'ve been overlooked despite a 13-win season. Coen said on 1010XL that he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/1010XL/status/2082949597261910044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doesn’t see</a> any discussion of his team while scrolling the NFL\'s website, but sees 40 pictures of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. During a Friday press conference, Johnson was asked if he\'d heard Coen\'s comments and whether he feels he has the opposite problem with the Bears because there is more hype around the team. “We’re the number one regression candidate, so I think we’ve got <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2083172458903773290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plenty of motivation</a> ourselves,\" Johnson said. \"We talked about Caleb in the past. 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Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano of The Real Forno Show — part of the Vikings 1st & SKOL network on Bleav — broke down the early themes, key roster battles, and what to watch for as camp progresses.\n\nThe Quarterback Competition: Context Over Completions\n\nHead coach Kevin O’Connell has been clear: this competition will be thorough, but not a rigid 50/50 snap split. As Forness explained, “It’s not a exact science, as O’Connell says. You wanna get the information and you wanna find out how he’s going about things.” The Vikings are scheduling practices in blocks of four, giving coaches a richer sample before drawing conclusions.\n\nThe early theme for McCarthy? A noticeably higher completion percentage — but a significantly shorter average depth of target. Forness flagged it as a trend worth monitoring: “Over the course of the first two days, some of the themes of J.J. McCarthy have been he has a higher completion percentage, but he’s got a much lower depth of target.” Is McCarthy pressing, playing conservatively to win the job, or simply working within what the defense is giving him? The answer isn’t clear yet — but O’Connell’s offense rewards quarterbacks who take calculated risks. As Forness noted, “O’Connell wants you to make those throws, and he will live with a couple extra interceptions because it’s going to result in touchdowns, hence Sam Darnold in 2024.”\n\nMurray, meanwhile, is showing the inconsistency expected of someone who received the Vikings playbook in March. He’s made some impressive downfield throws — including a deep corner to Dontae Fleming and a near-miss to Jordan Addison — but has also dealt with snap-exchange issues with Blake Brandel and Michael Jurgens. “He’s still kind of getting his bearings,” Forness said, calling it entirely normal for a quarterback learning a new system.\n\nKey Bullet Points from This Episode:\n\n• Quarterback timeline: Forness projects O’Connell will name a starter between August 18–23, around the joint practices window.\n\n• Jamal Adams worked with the first-team defense early, but his special-teams role remains a major question vs. Ivan Pace.\n\n• Demond Claiborne (RB) draws mixed reviews — elite speed, praise from Matt Daniels as a potential kick returner, but contact balance and pass-protection concerns remain.\n\n• Blake Cashman was all over the field and continues to be a critical piece of Brian Flores’ defense.\n\n• Brian O’Neill signed a 4-year, $96 million extension and made clear he hated missing even OTA drills — a strong culture sign.\n\n• Jordan Addison reportedly looked sharp and is coming off a relatively quiet offseason.\n\n• Gavin Bartholomew had a standout Wednesday practice and is emerging as a name to watch at tight end.\n\n• Vita Vea trade rumors: Forness doesn’t expect the Vikings to pursue Vea, preferring a younger edge rusher to backup and eventually replace Alex Van Ginkel.\n\n• Whoever loses the QB competition is likely headed to the trade block, per Forness — including Kyler Murray if J.J. wins.\n\nListen:\n<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-days-into-vikings-training-camp-what-weve-learned-so-far/id1679589019?i=1000779272965\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\nOr on your favorite podcast aggregator.\n\nWatch:\n\nThe Real Forno Show delivers the kind of nuanced, in-the-weeds Vikings analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Tyler Forness brings genuine expertise and unfiltered takes, while producer Dave Stefano keeps the conversation sharp and entertaining. This is essential listening for any serious Vikings fan navigating the most intriguing training camp in years. Catch every episode on the Vikings 1st & SKOL network, part of the Bleav Network — and subscribe now so you don’t miss a snap of coverage.\n\nFan with Us!!!\n\nTyler Forness <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheRealForno\">@TheRealForno</a> of Vikings 1st & SKOL <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Vikings1stSKOL\">@Vikings1stSKOL</a> and A to Z Sports <a href=\"https://x.com/AtoZSportsNFL\">@AtoZSportsNFL</a>, with Dave Stefano <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Luft_Krigare\">@Luft_Krigare</a> producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RealFornoShow\">@RealFornoShow</a> found at the <a href=\"https://x.com/BleavNetwork\">@BleavNetwork</a>.\n\nWhat do you think?\n\nDoes J.J. 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Harbaugh said “that might have been talked about” in the course of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2636:\"\n\n\n \n Cam Skattebo | Getty Images \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Cam Skattebo failed backflip boondoogle is the New York Giants’ story that just won’t die.\n\nOn Thursday, New York Giants coach John Harbaugh was asked if he had discussed the backflip with the energetic second-year running back. Harbaugh said “that might have been talked about” in the course of five or six recent conversations he has had with Skattebo.\n\nHarbaugh had previously reacted to the incident at the Fanatics Fest by jokingly saying “<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165634/john-harbaugh-reaction-cam-skattebo-failed-backflip-flop\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165634/john-harbaugh-reaction-cam-skattebo-failed-backflip-flop\">Dude, at least stick it</a>.”\n\nIt was clear on Thursday, though, that the veteran head coach really did not see the humor in Skattebo’s flop.\n\n“Skatt and I have had, I don’t know, five, six really good conversations since he got back. That might have been talked about in there with some other stuff,” Harbaugh said. “It might have been. It might have been. There might be a good chance. 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Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nTEAM TALK\n\n\nPatriots Training Camp: <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/trainingcamp/\">Schedule, fan activities, Alumni signings, FAQs</a>. What to know before you go.\n\n\n\nPaul Perillo’s <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/day-5-blogservations-3-2-1-contact\">Day 5 Blogservations:</a> After some pass-heavy days in shorts, the Patriots put on the pads for the first time on Thursday and went to work on the running game.\n\n\n\nRoster Move: Patriots <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-lb-otis-reese\">release LB Otis Reese</a>.\n\n\n\nTranscript: <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-head-coach-mike-vrabel-press-conference-7-30\">Mike Vrabel</a> (Plus 15 min. video)\n\n\n\nPress Conferences: <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/video/kayshon-boutte-caleb-lomu-eli-raridon-mike-onwenu-cory-durden-reggie-gilliam-player-media-availability-7-30\">Kayshon Boutte, Caleb Lomu, Eli Raridon, Mike Onwenu, Cory Durden, Reggie Gilliam</a>.\n\n\n\nTraining Camp-Cast: <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/video/training-camp-cast-7-30-first-day-in-pads-maye-brown-connection-heating-up-kyle-williams-with-catch-of-the-day\">First day in pads</a>, Maye-Brown connection heating up, Kyle Williams with catch of the pay. (5 min. video)\n\n\n\nPatriots Unfiltered: Live from camp, first <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/video/training-camp-cast-7-30-first-day-in-pads-maye-brown-connection-heating-up-kyle-williams-with-catch-of-the-day\">padded practice, observations</a> and analysis. (2 hours)\n\n\n\nPhotos: <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/photos/photos-first-day-of-padded-patriots-training-camp-practice#0b2ef039-f42b-445d-b4db-835262f0f28a\">First day of padded practice</a>.\n\n\nLOCAL LINKS\n\n\nNick Goss, Michael Hurley, Phil Perry’s <a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/live-updates-patriots-training-camp-christian-gonzalez-aj-brown/797441/\">Training camp recap:</a> Drake Maye strengthens connection with A.J. Brown, Gonzalez impresses, Kyle Williams had a bounce-back day with multiple TD catches; More.\n\n\n\nMark Daniels gives us 5 takeaways from <a href=\"https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/07/5-takeaways-from-patriots-first-training-camp-practice-in-pads.html\">Pats camp Day 5</a>: Caleb Lomu shines in 1-on-1s, undrafted rookie free agent TE Tanner Arkin had a handful of eye-opening blocks during full-team drills; More.\n\n\n\nAlex Barth’s <a href=\"https://985thesportshub.com/2026/07/30/patriots-training-camp-notebook-stars-shine-on-first-day-of-full-pads-for-day-5/\">Camp Notebook:</a> Stars shine on first day of full pads for Day 5.\n\n\n\nEthan Hurwitz’ Training <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-training-camp-notebook-pads-come-on-a-j-brown-heats-up\">Camp Day 5 notebook:</a> Attendance, passing stats, More!\n\n\n\nAndrew Callahan’s <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/patriots-training-camp-day-5-aj-brown-scores-2-touchdowns-new-rookies-make-a-push/ar-AA295aS8\">Training camp Day 5:</a> New rookies make a push, QB Corner, Play of the Day: Kyle Williams’ one-handed touchdown catch, studs, duds; More!\n\n\n\nMike Reiss updates his <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49427703/new-england-patriots-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">training camp notebook:</a> Latest intel, updates. 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Pats play the Broncos in Week 17.\n\n\n\nCharean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Dak Prescott, <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dak-prescott-cowboys-nickname-offense-greatest-offense-there-is\">Cowboys nickname their offense</a> “Greatest Offense There Is.” /Insert eye-roll emoji followed by three laughing emojis here.\n\n\n\nBryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Ranking the <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/greatest-nfl-players-ever-ranked-tom-brady-jerry-rice-top-100/\">top 100 players in NFL history:</a> Tom Brady leads all-time list.\n\n\n\nNFL Nation (ESPN) Every team’s best training <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49464348/nfl-training-camps-preseason-risers-history-davis-cruz-crosby\">camp, preseason riser</a> ever. Patriots: CB Malcolm Butler.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785504002;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:39:\"New England Patriots daily news roundup\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1360;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9ecd0303ef1d9e7876fc14ac0e09d6a4\";s:5:\"title\";s:185:\"what went wrong for Ryan Coleman-Williams in \'25 + can Bryant Wesco or Ryan Wingo live up to their explosive potential and become 1st Round NFL Draft Picks? 2027 Summer Scouting pt. 2.3\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vbqgpz/what_went_wrong_for_ryan_colemanwilliams_in_25/\";s:11:\"description\";s:4837:\"2027 Summer Scouting Series 33\\ Prospects in 4 Podcast Episodes & Posts* This is the final post for Part 2 of the Summer Scouting Series. Part 2: https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante Additional Prospects in Pt. 2: Dante Moore, C.J. Carr, Ahmad Hardy, Antwan Raymond, & L.J. Martin The best and most detailed notes on the Summer Scouting Series can be found by listening to the Fantasy for Real podcast. Part 1 can be found on my previous posts or through the Substack. // WRs Part 2 // Bryant Wesco, WR, Clemson 6’2” 190 lbs || (21.11) GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR3) Without injury, Wesco was on pace to become the next “big name” in the 2027 NFL Draft. That injury – a spinal injury – could cause him to miss time, regress, or push into the 2028 NFL Draft, but if Wesco hits the ground running in 2026 at the same pace he started the 2025 Season, Wesco will be a clear 1st Round NFL Prospect. On the field, Wesco will still need to develop his consistency while getting stronger at the catch point. His explosive speed is clearly his biggest advantage right now, which may not carry him as far at the NFL level. // Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama (FULL PROFILE SAMPLE) 6’ 0” 182 lbs || (20.07) Eligibility Remaining (including 2026): 3 Years* Pros: Special mover who can separate Deep & Underneath while also being slippery as a YAC player Despite downturn in performance, Ryan Coleman-William still has elite age adjusted production with 1,554 Receiving Yards & 12 Receiving TDs against a primarily SEC schedule all before turning 19 YO Similarly, despite all production flaws, Coleman-Williams maintains a career 2.16 Y/RR alongside 10+ Forced Missed Tackles in each season, which would both score near the top of the underclassmen Age likely increases the potential for RCW’s mistakes to be seen as fixable, as well as creates opportunity for elite analytical upside Cons: By the numbers, RCW may have the worst hands of any major prospect in at least the 2020s; Coleman-Williams has a career 14.9% Drop% which was up to 16.9% Drop% in 2025 Most numbers got worse in 2025, including a declining Y/RR (2.51 → 1.84) GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR5) Catch the damn ball. There will be factors outside of Drops – like Coleman-Williams’ size (negative) or his age / Development potential (positive) – but realistically if Coleman-Williams just catches the football at a league-average rate, he’ll be an easy 1st Rounder and likely top 20 pick. What’s perhaps most striking from Coleman-Williams is the 1.84 Y/RR last year – because while that number is not great for the NFL as a prospect necessarily, it is a number that suggests an effective contributor at the SEC level. Which means at 18 YO and dropping 1 of 6 catchable passes, Coleman-Williams was still effective and efficient enough to be a (analytically speaking) net positive. Being as good as he has been in spite of his Drop issues shows how special Ryan Coleman-Williams could be if he got the Drops under control. // Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas 6’2” 211 lbs || (21.06) GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR9) An explosive WR who truly has Elite athletic potential and upside. There are obviously many great athletic prospects, and so it is important to highlight what makes Wingo different: physically, he might check every box. He is explosive & dynamic. He moves well in space & changes direction. He has long speed. Not only that, but Wingo achieves all of this while being listed at not just 6’ 2”, but a well-built 211 lbs. Someone like Nyck Harbor might be a more “special” athlete depending on how you define it with his far greater size and better track speed, but Harbor does not have the ease of movement outside of a straight line. Despite this, Wingo has never achieved the success someone like that should at Texas. For a player who takes a fair number of shorter passes, Wingo’s Catch% is fairly poor, and much of his surface production came beating up on lesser competition. Wingo has every tool and opportunity in front of him, including less pressure now as the presumed #2 behind Cam Coleman, but he’ll need to translate that high upside athleticism into an ability to beat CBs on Saturday before he can dream of beating CBs on Sunday. // Summer Scouting WR Rankings (Part 2) - - Bryant Wesco, Clemson Nick Marsh, Indiana via Michigan State Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama T.J. Moore, Clemson - - Ryan Wingo, Texas - - // Full Part 2: https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante Next post to this subreddit will begin Part 3 focusing on QBs Julian Sayin, Drew Mestemaker, & Jayden Maiava Questions & Comments welcome, and feel free to reach out in the comments about any other questions you may have. C.J. submitted by /u/cjfreel [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5752:\"2027 Summer Scouting Series 33\\ Prospects in 4 Podcast Episodes & Posts* This is the final post for Part 2 of the Summer Scouting Series. Part 2: <a href=\"https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante\">https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante</a> Additional Prospects in Pt. 2: Dante Moore, C.J. Carr, Ahmad Hardy, Antwan Raymond, & L.J. Martin The best and most detailed notes on the Summer Scouting Series can be found by listening to the Fantasy for Real podcast. Part 1 can be found on my previous posts or through the Substack. // WRs Part 2 // Bryant Wesco, WR, Clemson 6’2” 190 lbs || (21.11) GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR3) Without injury, Wesco was on pace to become the next “big name” in the 2027 NFL Draft. That injury – a spinal injury – could cause him to miss time, regress, or push into the 2028 NFL Draft, but if Wesco hits the ground running in 2026 at the same pace he started the 2025 Season, Wesco will be a clear 1st Round NFL Prospect. On the field, Wesco will still need to develop his consistency while getting stronger at the catch point. His explosive speed is clearly his biggest advantage right now, which may not carry him as far at the NFL level. // Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama (FULL PROFILE SAMPLE) 6’ 0” 182 lbs || (20.07) Eligibility Remaining (including 2026): 3 Years* Pros: Special mover who can separate Deep & Underneath while also being slippery as a YAC player Despite downturn in performance, Ryan Coleman-William still has elite age adjusted production with 1,554 Receiving Yards & 12 Receiving TDs against a primarily SEC schedule all before turning 19 YO Similarly, despite all production flaws, Coleman-Williams maintains a career 2.16 Y/RR alongside 10+ Forced Missed Tackles in each season, which would both score near the top of the underclassmen Age likely increases the potential for RCW’s mistakes to be seen as fixable, as well as creates opportunity for elite analytical upside Cons: By the numbers, RCW may have the worst hands of any major prospect in at least the 2020s; Coleman-Williams has a career 14.9% Drop% which was up to 16.9% Drop% in 2025 Most numbers got worse in 2025, including a declining Y/RR (2.51 → 1.84) GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR5) Catch the damn ball. There will be factors outside of Drops – like Coleman-Williams’ size (negative) or his age / Development potential (positive) – but realistically if Coleman-Williams just catches the football at a league-average rate, he’ll be an easy 1st Rounder and likely top 20 pick. What’s perhaps most striking from Coleman-Williams is the 1.84 Y/RR last year – because while that number is not great for the NFL as a prospect necessarily, it is a number that suggests an effective contributor at the SEC level. Which means at 18 YO and dropping 1 of 6 catchable passes, Coleman-Williams was still effective and efficient enough to be a (analytically speaking) net positive. Being as good as he has been in spite of his Drop issues shows how special Ryan Coleman-Williams could be if he got the Drops under control. // Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas 6’2” 211 lbs || (21.06) GRADE: WR Tier 3 (WR3-10 || WR9) An explosive WR who truly has Elite athletic potential and upside. There are obviously many great athletic prospects, and so it is important to highlight what makes Wingo different: physically, he might check every box. He is explosive & dynamic. He moves well in space & changes direction. He has long speed. Not only that, but Wingo achieves all of this while being listed at not just 6’ 2”, but a well-built 211 lbs. Someone like Nyck Harbor might be a more “special” athlete depending on how you define it with his far greater size and better track speed, but Harbor does not have the ease of movement outside of a straight line. Despite this, Wingo has never achieved the success someone like that should at Texas. For a player who takes a fair number of shorter passes, Wingo’s Catch% is fairly poor, and much of his surface production came beating up on lesser competition. Wingo has every tool and opportunity in front of him, including less pressure now as the presumed #2 behind Cam Coleman, but he’ll need to translate that high upside athleticism into an ability to beat CBs on Saturday before he can dream of beating CBs on Sunday. // Summer Scouting WR Rankings (Part 2) - - Bryant Wesco, Clemson Nick Marsh, Indiana via Michigan State Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama T.J. Moore, Clemson - - Ryan Wingo, Texas - - // Full Part 2: <a href=\"https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante\">https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante</a> Next post to this subreddit will begin Part 3 focusing on QBs Julian Sayin, Drew Mestemaker, & Jayden Maiava Questions & Comments welcome, and feel free to reach out in the comments about any other questions you may have. 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Allen was placed on the physically unable to perform list with a minor calf injury at the start of camp and the team announced on Friday that he has been activated. That clears Allen to get on the practice field and leaves wide receiver Alec Pierce as the only player on their PUP list. The Colts drafted Allen in the second round this April. He was an All-American at Georgia during his final college season. 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Earl Dotson and Tramon Williams may have inscribed their names into franchise lore 15 years apart, but they’re now inextricably linked after they were inducted together into the Packers Hall of Fame. On their face, it’s tough to compare these two players. Dotson was […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5006:\"\n\n\n \n Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams speaks during a press conference before the 2026 Packers Hall of Fame induction banquet on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Williams and former offensive lineman Earl Dotson are the 2026 inductees. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nThursday was a big day for two former Green Bay Packers. Earl Dotson and Tramon Williams may have inscribed their names into franchise lore 15 years apart, but they’re now inextricably linked after they were inducted together into the Packers Hall of Fame.\n\nOn their face, it’s tough to compare these two players. Dotson was a big, physical offensive tackle who quietly went about his business and locked down the right side of the line in front of Brett Favre. Offensive linemen rarely make the highlight reel, and Dotson was even quieter than most, with no Pro Bowl recognition. But he simply got the job done, play after play and game after game and year after year.\n\nWilliams, on the other hand, was an athletic, playmaking cornerback who went from a practice squad journeyman to a Super Bowl starter. He has the highlights — his pick-six of Matt Ryan in the 2010 Divisional Playoffs being his single biggest play — and he got a Pro Bowl nod that same season as he helped lead the Packers’ Super Bowl-winning defense.\n\nStill, these two players shared some similarities; for example, neither one was an instant contributor. Dotson was a two-year backup after being drafted in the third round, while Williams spent his first year bouncing around on practice squads and was mostly a special teams contributor in his second professional season. But both were critical pieces of Super Bowl champion teams, and now they both are in the Packers Hall of Fame together.\n\nLet’s look at those two players and some current Packers who could follow in their footsteps moving forward. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/30/earl-dotson-tramon-williams-join-elite-in-packers-hall-of-fame-green-bay/91099854007/\">Earl Dotson, Tramon Williams join elite in Packers Hall of Fame | Green Bay Press Gazette</a> Congratulations to these two players for their induction.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.packers.com/news/underrated-earl-dotson-finally-gets-long-awaited-recognition-2026\">‘Underrated’ Earl Dotson finally gets long-awaited recognition | Packers.com</a> Dotson didn’t start a game until his third year, but he became a steady presence at right tackle for the 1990s Packers and was a key component of the team that won Super Bowl XXXI.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/31/green-bay-packers-hope-they-have-another-earl-dotson-in-travis-glover/91113141007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx01p002550c002550e002700v11xx01d--xx--b--xx--&gca-ft=61&gca-ds=sophi\">Green Bay Packers hope they have another Earl Dotson in Travis Glover | Packersnews.com ($) </a>That’s a high bar for a player whose only extended game action was a disastrous stint in a playoff game. Still, the Packers seem to love Glover, who is back in action after missing all of last season with an injury. \n\n<a href=\"https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/30/keisean-nixon-focused-on-growth-after-first-full-season-at-outside-cb/91114770007/\">Keisean Nixon focused on growth after first full season at outside CB | Packers Wire </a>Nixon, who went undrafted and started his career as a special teams stalwart like Williams, seemed to acknowledge that he was a little too focused on his pass breakup stats last season and that helped lead to a huge number of penalties. In 2026, he says he’s locked in on being a more complete corner.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/surprise-player-turning-heads-at-packers-training-camp\">Surprise Player Turning Heads at Packers Training Camp | SI.com </a>Jonathan Baldwin spent most of his time on the practice squad last year as a safety, but he has been running as the Packers’ second-string nickel in camp and has impressed early on, culminating in a big interception on Thursday.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/reflect-orbital-approval-fcc-9.7287535\">U.S. FCC approves giant space mirror to deliver ‘sunlight on demand,’ but what are the legal implications? | CBC</a> They’re worried about the legal implications? <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQeXiur38xA\">What about when a tiny space rock shifts the mirror’s axis and turns it into an uncontrollable death laser?</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785502857;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:52:\"Cheese Curds: Daily Green Bay Packers News And Links\";i:1;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12482;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Savion Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1363;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"12fb02a4cfa0d008d82fb5974d4694f0\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Why Jaylin Lane will be better in Year 2 as a Washington Commander\";s:4:\"link\";s:155:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/425212/jaylin-lane-sophomore-season-washington-david-blough-kliff-kingsbury-receiver-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:311:\"When Jaylin Lane was selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Adam Peters made it clear the selection was endorsed by everyone in the building. Part of the reason was the Virginia Tech alum was their No. 1 punt returner in the draft. Lane met expectations with two punt return touchdowns, which […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13129:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWhen <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LaneJa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaylin Lane</a> was selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Adam Peters made it clear the selection was <a href=\"https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/commanders-gm-adam-peters-heaps-praise-on-former-hokies-wr-everybody-in-the-building-wanted-to-draft-jaylin-lane-01jtp4mvxmw2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">endorsed by everyone</a> in the building. Part of the reason was the Virginia Tech alum was their No. 1 punt returner in the draft. Lane <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders-news/5-way-too-early-predictions-for-the-commanders-2026-season-expect-a-jayden-daniels-bounce-back-and-a-step-forward-for-the-defense/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">met expectations</a> with two punt return touchdowns, which tied for the league lead last season. His 314 punt return yards were good for eighth-most, and his average of 13.7 yards per punt return finished fifth-best. \n\n\nJaylin Lane got the Commander tag and was the top punt returner on Washington\'s board<a href=\"https://t.co/7yiBuULfn5\">pic.twitter.com/7yiBuULfn5</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/1916220670322631095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 2025</a>\n\n\nPeters also drafted the wide receiver for his speed and versatility in the passing game. Despite his success on special teams, Lane has become something of an afterthought in the receiver room headed into his second season. Analysts are predicting either Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, or Dyami Brown will have a bigger role than the Commanders fourth-round selection. In this article, we will look at why one of the team’s fastest skill players is currently being slotted towards the <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-just-made-their-stance-on-rollercoaster-rookie-crystal-clear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bottom</a> of the receiver depth chart, and what the reasonable expectations should be for his sophomore season.\n\nThe first thing to discuss regarding Lane’s rookie season is his drop rate. Fan perception is that it was unusually high but, in fact, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LaneJa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro Football Reference</a> only credited Lane with one drop for a rate of 3.1%, which is well below the league average of 4.0% in 2025.\n\n\nJaylin Lane drops the easy catch on 1st down, and the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> are badly missing their top 3 receivers. <a href=\"https://t.co/doKV8XGilx\">pic.twitter.com/doKV8XGilx</a>— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChadwikoTWW/status/1980018520198099414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2025</a>\n\n\n\nJaylin Lane drops what would have been his first NFL Touchdown catch.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/VpqZMsZp0S\">pic.twitter.com/VpqZMsZp0S</a>— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChadwikoTWW/status/1969818675852333083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2025</a>\n\n\nWhile clearly at least one more drop could be credited to Jaylin, his total on the season still wasn’t excessive. Lane wasn’t known for having an issue with the <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfc-rookies-picked-after-round-1-of-the-nfl-draft-who-could-earn-key-roles-in-2025-cowboys-rb-among-sleepers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drops</a> coming out of Virginia Tech, with only 12 dropped passes on 294 targets at Middle Tennessee State and Virginia Tech. The problem is those drops came in key moments that altered the perception of his performance. There is a strong possibility the moment may have been too much for him in his rookie season, and he will be able to resolve this issue with a full offseason and less pressure to carry the offense.\n\nThe other issue with his receiving ability revolves around a similar, yet different metric, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20114211/the-nfl-stats-matter-most-2017-offseason-bill-barnwell\">catch rate</a>. Catch rate is simply the number of passes a receiver catches divided by the number of targets in his direction. Targets can be hard to assess — there are some passes that get arbitrarily assigned to a receiver even though they’re not remotely catchable or get batted away before the receiver has a shot at catching the ball. Still, a receiver’s catch rate is a worthwhile measure of efficiency. Lane’s 2025 catch rate was 50%, well below the 62.4% league average, which leads us to the next part of the discussion— route running.\n\nWhile drops certainly play into catch rate, part of the reason his production was down on 32 targets was due to his route running. While going from starter Jayden Daniels to backup Marcus Mariota accounts for some of it, Lane’s lack of timing and refinement on his routes resulted in several missed connections. Coming into the league, Lane was <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jaylin-lane/32004c41-4e31-2554-c6a4-fc92e7409218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not known</a> as a great route runner, needing to work on being more consistent and fluid while adding separation at the top of his routes. While it was by no means perfect, Jaylin did demonstrate significant improvement over the course of his rookie season.\n\nLane’s All-22 film from the Bengals preseason game showed some early promise, as he gains separation by driving the corners off balance with his speed, but it also highlights how he lacks variation and nuance in the timing of his routes. Most of Lane’s routes are run at 100% speed.\n\n\nJaylin Lane All-22 (12 routes) vs Bengals <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/y71bFPB66N\">pic.twitter.com/y71bFPB66N</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/1957921708280877072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2025</a>\n\n\nOver the course of the season, Jaylin started to add to the mix. Below you can see it against Tyrique Stevenson in the Bears game, and then later in the year versus Pat Surtain.\n\n\nThe rookie Jaylin Lane with the sweet double move <a href=\"https://t.co/Uu9T3bl5ls\">pic.twitter.com/Uu9T3bl5ls</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1977926874186822071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 14, 2025</a>\n\n\n\nPretty nice route by Jaylin Lane vs Pat Surtain <a href=\"https://t.co/8Zj5QtIKX0\">pic.twitter.com/8Zj5QtIKX0</a>— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkBullockNFL/status/1996018664269906298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 2025</a>\n\n\nWhile the double move is impressive, I would like to focus more on Lane’s route versus the Broncos. Initially, you can again see how Lane uses his speed to eat up the big cushion Surtain gives him, and then takes a subtle jab step at the 45-yard line to gain some space before breaking his route inside. There isn’t a huge amount of separation as Surtain recovers quickly but, given the cornerback’s talent level, it is impressive. This may have been a completion if Mariota didn’t have quick, direct pressure in his face.\n\nWhile his route skills have improved, Lane still won’t consistently win on press coverage and needs to be schemed open to utilize his speed and yards-after-catch ability. Prior to his rookie season, I <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/2025/6/23/24450526/how-kliff-kingsbury-will-maximize-jaylin-lanes-rookie-season-with-the-commanders\">detailed ways</a> then offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury could use his play-calling to maximize Lane’s skill set, including switch releases, stick routes, and screens in the short area of the receiving game. Possibly due to Terry McLaurin’s absence, Kingsbury went almost the complete opposite direction with the wide receiver’s utilization, making Lane into more of a vertical threat. His average depth of target was 13.3 yards last season. Instead, Deebo Samuel was the one moved around the formation and heavily targeted in the underneath passing game (<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SamuDe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADOT 5.2</a>) with varying levels of success. Below is a route diagram Bobby Peters of <a href=\"https://alertthepost.substack.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alert The Post</a> drew of one of Kingsbury’s plays last season.\n\n\nCreative Cross / Wave variation from Kingsbury and the 2025 Commanders. Flat and Hook control underneath the Cross with two vertical clear outs. <a href=\"https://t.co/m7veC8DdWj\">pic.twitter.com/m7veC8DdWj</a>— Bobby Peters (@b_peters12) <a href=\"https://x.com/b_peters12/status/2069215938981871973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nYou will note how the diagram demonstrates Kingsbury’s use of the vertical passing game to help clear out the underneath with crossers happening well down the field. Kliff typically had Lane playing on the outside or in a stasis role, instead of using him in motion or underneath. Conversely, new coordinator David Blough’s offense is expected to utilize multiple players with Lane’s type of versatility that can split wide, line up in the slot, and take sweeps off designed runs. The offense is expected to target the short-to-intermediate portions of the field, and there should be opportunities to get multiple players in space where they can use their speed and quickness to create yards after the catch. For a visual reference, here is another diagram from Bobby Peters on how Ben Johnson utilizes stick combinations.\n\n\nA few Ben Johnson Stick combinations <a href=\"https://t.co/AGRivAE0Iy\">pic.twitter.com/AGRivAE0Iy</a>— Bobby Peters (@b_peters12) <a href=\"https://x.com/b_peters12/status/2069572583083692032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nWashington’s prospective offense and Lane’s development both appear to set the receiver up for an improved sophomore campaign. But in order to realize his potential within the offense, Jaylin needs to earn his place within it. Competition for snaps will be greater this season than last, with the addition of TE Chig Okonkwo and WRs Antonio Williams, Brown, and Van Jefferson. UDFAs Jaden Bradley and Chris Hilton Jr. will also push for a spot on the team. So far, Lane has been keeping pace, returning from <a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2025/12/20/washington-commanders-jaylin-lane-ruled-out-eagles/87865444007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a December ankle injury</a> for full participation in offseason activities and minicamp.\n\nHe continues to work on his route running and footwork, and Dan Quinn <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/transcripts-hc-dan-quinn-06-02\">singled him out</a> during those sessions, saying “You see it, I think [WR Jaylin] Lane is taking that step that you’d hope to see a player take from Year 1 to Year 2 of what it can be.” \n\nAs training camp gets rolling, Lane will need to make his mark early to win a spot in the rotation. He has the talent and speed to push players like Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown for snaps this season. Importantly, the Commanders’ new offense should give him a chance to show it.\n\n\nNo more rookie tag for <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> WR Jaylin Lane. In a wide open wide receiver room, could Lane be the one to emerge as a true, reliable target for JD5? Great catching up with him after Day 1. <a href=\"https://t.co/8LqX8NuHg9\">pic.twitter.com/8LqX8NuHg9</a>— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) <a href=\"https://x.com/_nataliespala/status/2082502008209101301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785502800;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaylin Lane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1364;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e7f95427b9d4aa16d24c6b805b7a3f35\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"What was the best part of the 2026 Lions draft episode of ‘Inside the Den?’\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/168079/best-part-2026-lions-draft-episode-of-inside-the-den\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"With training camp now officially underway, the Detroit Lions gave their fans a surprise Thursday night when they dropped episode two of, “Inside the Den.” The latest episode of the Emmy-award winning series dove into the 2026 NFL Draft, and how Lions general manager Brad Holmes, coach Dan Campbell, and the rest of their staff […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2222:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWith training camp now officially underway, the Detroit Lions gave their fans a surprise Thursday night when they dropped episode two of, “Inside the Den.” The latest episode of the Emmy-award winning series dove into the 2026 NFL Draft, and how Lions general manager Brad Holmes, coach Dan Campbell, and the rest of their staff operated in what was their sixth draft since taking the reigns in Detroit. \n\nAs always, the Lions’ media department did an excellent job when putting the episode together. From documenting the approach the team took in the first-round when they had their eyes fixed on right tackle Blake Miller, to their decision to move up to draft Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore. \n\n“Derrick Moore was our No. 1 guy, we have multiple fours,” Holmes said of his thought process to move up to draft Moore. “That’s why I felt like let’s not lose out on our top guy. That’s why we went ahead and just made the move up just to make sure that we secured them.”\n\nWe even got a Michigan-Ohio State joke from Principal Owner and Chair, Sheila Hamp, when the Lions drafted another Michigan defender in Jimmy Rolder. That brings us to today’s question of the day—what was your favorite moment from last night’s episode of “Inside the Den?”\n\nMy answer: I am going with the footage that we got from Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley’s initial pre-draft meeting with Blake Miller. It was awesome to see Miller breeze through what is essentially the pop quiz section of the interview where he is asked to explain certain looks or checks to Fraley in real time. You could tell the rookie was really prepared, as he rattled off answers to his soon-to-be position coach. Fraley would go on to tell Miller that he really loved his tape and how he plays the game, and that hopefully he would be speaking with him again in the near-future. \n\nWhat about you? What was your favorite moment from last night’s episode? Let us know why in the comments below. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785502800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:59:\"Detroit Lions conversation starters and community questions\";i:1;s:24:\"Detroit Lions Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1365;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bebc9433cfd378d0b1c1c1ab3880d258\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Jonathan Mingo not going down without a fight\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-injuries/211498/jonathan-mingo-training-camp-roster-wide-receiver\";s:11:\"description\";s:366:\"So far, so good. The Dallas Cowboys have gotten off to a great start at training camp. The defense especially looks to have made some progress that’s hard to ignore. For example, to test DeMarvion Overshown’s communication skills, new defensive coordinator Christian Parker pretended the technology wasn’t working to gauge how the linebacker would handle […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4630:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Jonathan Mingo (81) carries the ball wearing a Guardian helmet cap at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nSo far, so good. The Dallas Cowboys have gotten off to a great start at training camp. The defense especially looks to have made some progress that’s hard to ignore. For example, to test DeMarvion Overshown’s communication skills, new defensive coordinator Christian Parker pretended the technology wasn’t working to gauge how the linebacker would handle the challenge. Overshown made the correct call and passed the mock test with flying colors. \n\nAlso, fellow linebacker Marist Liufau was moved in a lot of different ways on day two of camp. As we have seen thus far, both sides of the ball have looked as advertised, especially the key players. \n\nYet, who is quietly making some noise? \n\nJonathan Mingo\n\nAfter the first days in Oxnard, Jonathan Mingo has done some nice things. To end practice yesterday, he made a nice deep catch on a bullet pass from Joe Milton. \n\n\nFinal play of today’s practice: Joe Milton to Jonathan Mingo <a href=\"https://t.co/3BiUoeVlRF\">pic.twitter.com/3BiUoeVlRF</a>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmachota/status/2082558550552056181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nToday, Mingo made himself available to Dak Prescott for a nice catch and run over the middle of the field. \n\n\nDak Prescott over the middle to Jonathan Mingo <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/zeIrBAaT3h\">pic.twitter.com/zeIrBAaT3h</a>— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) <a href=\"https://x.com/tommy_yarrish/status/2082925859389034549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nRyan Flournoy, who has reshaped his body coming into this season, is the runaway favorite for the third receiver spot. KaVontae Turpin will also be there as a fourth receiver. Mingo has shown that he is a capable target who is trying to grab the fifth spot on the roster. \n\nHe’s a big body receiver with very good ball skills for passes thrown into in his radius. Sure, Dallas may have overpaid in a trade to acquire Mingo, but the talent is there, and he is trying to show it in this camp so far. \n\n\nBack-to-back strong days for Jonathan Mingo 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/EnOMr1HsRE\">pic.twitter.com/EnOMr1HsRE</a>— SleeperCowboys (@SleeperCowboys) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperCowboys/status/2082967056677523875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCaelen Carson got some 1-team work at CB. Just an observation but Dee Winters hasn’t picked up work yet at MLB. It’s early, though. If u keep 5 WRs, Jonathan Mingo off to a good start for that spots Marquez Valdez-Scantling made a nice leaping catch today, he’s in the mix.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href=\"https://x.com/calvinwatkins/status/2082989327135773167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst Cowboys practice in the books. Will have full observations later on <a href=\"https://x.com/dallasnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dallasnews</a>, but two under the radar guys I thought had good days: – Brevyn Spann-Ford – Jonathan Mingo— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeJHoyt/status/2082559545554124906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Cowboys have formed a logjam of wide receivers after Flournoy that includes Mingo, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Anthony Smith, and Denzel Mims among others. KaVontae Turpin is all but assured to earn the fourth receiver spot as the primary return specialist. 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No question about it: The 2026 Saints are Tyler Shough’s. ‘The […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1863:\"\n\n\n \n METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - MAY 28: Head coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints attends the OTA Offseason Workout at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on May 28, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-injuries/112282/saints-cb-leaves-practice-early-with-an-injury\">Saints CB leaves practice early with an injury</a>\n\nHopefully nothing to worry about. \n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/07/30/chase-young-saints-demario-davis-departure-reaction/91108685007/\">Chase Young ready to lead Saints after Demario Davis’ departure</a>\n\nExactly what you want to hear from a top player.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/ask-anyone-the-2026-saints-are-tyler-shoughs-team/article_ee695628-a7d1-433f-987f-239e70e73aaf.html\">No question about it: The 2026 Saints are Tyler Shough’s. ‘The team respects Tyler.’</a>\n\nShough will be the guy for 2026, but he must solidify that role as well. \n\n\n\"I can\'t believe you just did that\" 🥹<a href=\"https://x.com/drewbrees?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DrewBrees</a> asks <a href=\"https://x.com/SeanPayton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeanPayton</a> to present him at the <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFootballHOF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ProFootballHOF</a> 🎥: <a href=\"https://x.com/GregBensel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GregBensel</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/GKJniyiJLj\">pic.twitter.com/GKJniyiJLj</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints/status/2082859369662652811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785501000;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6782;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1052;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Demario Davis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1370;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"296b73c82041557ff16f2a115d017b0f\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Buffalo Bills training camp: DJ Moore & Josh Allen off to special start\";s:4:\"link\";s:136:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp/137608/buffalo-bills-training-camp-dj-moore-josh-allen-off-to-special-start\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"The Buffalo Bills didn’t trade for wide receiver DJ Moore so that he could be just another piece of the offense. They acquired Moore in the hopes of landing a bona fide difference maker, a receiver capable of changing the complexion of games. They were looking for someone to perform as a true number-one target […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3921:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Rochester, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a pass during training camp at St. John Fisher University. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Buffalo Bills didn’t trade for wide receiver DJ Moore so that he could be just another piece of the offense. They acquired Moore in the hopes of landing a bona fide difference maker, a receiver capable of changing the complexion of games. They were looking for someone to perform as a true number-one target for quarterback Josh Allen, something he hasn’t had since the departure of Stefon Diggs.\n\nIt’s true that there’s only been two days of training camp at St. John Fisher University so far this summer, but the early signs are hard to ignore. If there’s been one storyline that stands out above the rest through Buffalo’s first two practices, it’s the rapidly developing connection between Allen and Moore.\n\nWednesday’s session offered the first glimpse. The timing wasn’t perfect early, which is hardly surprising considering the two are still learning one another’s on-field rhythm. A couple of throws missed their mark, but instead of forcing things, the chemistry seemed to improve with every miscue. By the end of practice, Allen dropped a perfectly placed sideline pass into Moore’s hands, allowing the veteran receiver to drag both feet in bounds despite the rain. It quickly became one of the highlights of Day 1.\n\nThen came Thursday. Any questions about how quickly this relationship might develop were answered in a hurry. Allen and Moore connected on multiple explosive plays throughout practice. \n\nDuring Thursday’s 7-on-7 drills, Allen found Moore behind the defense for a long touchdown after recognizing a breakdown in coverage. Later, during 11-on-11 work, Moore created separation on a post route against rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun before hauling in another deep completion.\n\nTwo days. Multiple explosive plays. Two deep touchdowns. That’s exactly what One Bills Drive envisioned when president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane acquired Moore from the Chicago Bears this offseason.\n\nPerhaps the most encouraging takeaway isn’t simply the catches. Instead, it’s how both players are talking about everything happening between them.\n\nFollowing Thursday’s practice, Moore credited constant communication as the biggest reason their chemistry is developing so quickly. Rather than waiting, he said the conversations are happening continuously, before reps, after reps, and throughout practice as they work through timing, routes, and adjustments.\n\nThat approach has clearly made an impression on Allen as well. Allen admitted he initially found himself trying to be too perfect when throwing to Moore. Instead of simply trusting what he saw, he was aiming the football. Once he got back to just letting it rip, everything started to click.\n\nTraining camp always comes with the usual disclaimer that defenders aren’t game planning. Everyone looks good in shorts. Big plays in July don’t automatically become touchdowns in September.\n\nBut some things translate regardless of the calendar. Timing. Trust. Communication. 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The way he carries himself is just on the next level. The last player we saw similar to that was Tom Brady. Brady is widely viewed […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4162:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 29: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals talks to the media during Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields on July 29, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nQuarterback Joe Burrow has always had that one thing you need from a quarterback that can never quite be defined with a number you’ll find in the box score. The way he carries himself is just on the next level.\n\nThe last player we saw similar to that was Tom Brady. Brady is widely viewed as the best quarterback in NFL history between winning championships and statistical accomplishments.\n\nBurrow is obviously still searching for his first ring, but just from the way he completely turned this team around upon arrival. From one of the worst teams in the NFL to playing in a Super Bowl. Burrow played a massive role in that.\n\nBurrow may never reach the heights of Brady himself, but he is going to be fun to watch for a while either way.\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/mike-green-compares-joe-burrow-to-tom-brady-nfl-top-100-2026/\">Bengals’ rival player revives the rare comparison that seems to only find Joe Burrow in the NFL</a>\n\n\nSince even before he was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, quarterback Joe Burrow has been the subject of a truly unfair comparison. An enemy from the AFC North was the latest to compare Burrow’s game to that of the greatest QB of all time during the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2026.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/quick-hits-training-camp-2026-demetrius-knight-shemar-stewart\">Quick Hits | Knight and Day at LB; Stewart Avoids Major Injury</a>\n\n\nOff their tough rookie seasons, linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter have shown the Bengals a snap-crackle-and-pop confidence in their demeanors, and they teamed up for the rarity of rarities Thursday morning for an interception of quarterback Joe Burrow in a training camp practice.\n\n\nIt is good to see signs of life from this linebacker duo. How much this defense can improve may depend on how these two develop.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/training-camp-report-2026-day-2-july-30-chase-brown-erick-all\">Training Camp Report | ROH Member James Brooks And Chase Brown’s Summit Of Little Big Men</a>\n\n\n“It looks like he can still play,” Brown said of the 67-year-old Brooks. “He was talking about how being physical is a mentality, and he carried that chip on his shoulder. And it was funny because I couldn’t agree with him more. I mean, I carry the same thing on my shoulder.\n\n\nBrooks passing on anything to Chase Brown is just an incredible thing. It is funny how Brooks is today’s standard to be a dual-threat running back. He was a do-it-all back, and now Brown takes up that latest mantle for the Bengals.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49489169/source-bengals-shemar-stewart-suffered-hyperextended-knee\">Bengals DE Stewart out multiple weeks with hyperextended knee</a>\n\n\nThe team’s 2025 first-round pick went down Wednesday during team drills on the opening day of training camp. Stewart had to be carted off the field and had imaging done later in the day to see the extent of the damage.\n\n\nFrom all accounts, this seems like the best case scenario. The way he had to be carted off the field after giving walking a go could easily have signaled a potential season-ending injury. 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There are also plenty of cases in which players are sold with an expected decline, only to defy the odds. This series will examine what you should do as players approach these decision points.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992296/AJ_Brown\">AJ Brown</a>, WR NE\nFor four seasons, Brown was the engine of the Eagles’ offense and one of the most physically dominant receivers in the league. Now, after a frustrating 2025 and a very public falling out over his role, he has been traded to New England to become <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993723/Drake_Maye\">Drake Maye</a>‘s WR1. That move both rebuilds and complicates his fantasy outlook in some ways. So the question is whether the change of scenery reignites a top-tier fantasy asset, or whether this is the moment to sell a 29-year-old receiver before the decline gathers pace.\nPrevious Performance\nBrown entered the league as a second-round pick out of Mississippi in 2019 and was productive almost immediately in Tennessee, topping 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons despite a run-first offense and shaky quarterback play. His real breakout arrived when the Titans traded him to Philadelphia on draft night in 2022. In his first year with the Eagles, he posted a career-high 1,496 receiving yards, and he backed it up with another 1,400-yard season in 2023.\nThe last two years are where the profile gets more complicated. Brown remained an elite per-game producer, but he missed time, sitting out six games in 2024 and 2025 due to knee and hamstring issues. Then came a genuinely down 2025 by his standards. He finished with 78 receptions for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns on 121 targets, good for WR12 overall, but on a career-low 12.9 yards per catch. It was still his sixth 1,000-yard season in seven years, which tells you how high his floor is, but his average dropped from the 83-plus yards per game he posted in each of his first three seasons with the Eagles to 66.9 yards per game.\nThe bigger story was the noise. Brown openly pushed for more targets throughout the year, and the Eagles’ run-heavy approach left him as a complementary piece for stretches rather than the focal point. Even so, when they leaned on him, he was still excellent. From week seven to week 17, he commanded a 28.6% target share, 36.7% of the team’s air yards, and posted 2.63 yards per route run, all top-11 marks at the position. The talent has not gone anywhere. The usage did.\n\nSituation and Usage\nThis is where it gets interesting. In New England, Brown is the unquestioned number one target for Drake Maye, and that is a real upgrade in one specific way. Maye led the entire NFL in completion rate and yards per attempt in 2025 and finished second among quarterbacks in fantasy points per game. Brown is now catching passes from a genuinely ascending passer rather than sitting in a run-first offense that had soured on feeding him.\nThere is a reunion angle too. Head coach Mike Vrabel coached Brown in Tennessee and specifically wanted him to give Maye a true alpha. The room around him, headed by <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993612/Romeo_Doubs\">Romeo Doubs</a> with the likes of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993336/Kayshon_Boutte\">Kayshon Boutte</a>, DeMario Douglas and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9991876/Mack_Hollins\">Mack Hollins</a> behind, is thin enough that there is no real threat to his target share. He should command a big role from day one.\nThe one concern that carries over is philosophy. New England was one of the more run-heavy teams in the league in 2025, ranking 25th in pass rate, so the raw volume may not spike the way it would in a true pass-first offense. The bet with Brown has always been that his target share and efficiency can carry him even when his team runs a lot. That thesis is about to be tested again in a new building.\nThe other concern is age and health. Brown is still an elite physical receiver, but he is getting on and closing in on the age cliff at the position, and there is a real chance his athleticism starts to fade over the next couple of years.\nContract\nIn April 2024, Brown signed a three-year extension through 2029. However, because he has been traded, his contract is very easy to get out of. The signing bonus stays with the Eagles, meaning that after the 2026 season the deal is essentially a series of very affordable one-year commitments thanks to the option bonuses. With cap hits of $7m, $10.9m, $17.8m and $23.5m, the Patriots are getting a very good deal.\nThere is a chance Brown pushes for more money and more guarantees, but that will probably come after the 2026 season rather than right now.\nADP and Trade Value\nHe is the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/index.php?type=superflex\">WR17 in May ADP</a> and the 45th overall player. The trade analyzer values him at a random future first- and second-round pick in a superflex league. Recent trades are below:\n\nConclusion\nAJ Brown is one of those players where the name and the fresh trade are doing a lot of the heavy lifting on his price. Whenever I see that, my first instinct is to work out whether the market is paying for what he is now or what he was two years ago. Here, I think it is a bit of both, which makes me cautious about his current cost.\nThe positive case is real, so I do not want to wave it away. He is still a genuinely elite talent; he has landed with an ascending young quarterback in Drake Maye, and his situation is better than the one he just left. If it clicks, he returns to WR1 numbers this year and WR17 looks like a bargain. I get the appeal.\nMy problem is the profile underneath the shine. He is heading into his age-29 season, coming off the least efficient year of his career; he has missed games in each of the last two seasons, and the offense around him may not throw enough to fully unlock him. That is a win-now asset, not a dynasty cornerstone, and the market is asking for a WR1 price. That is exactly why I have him lower than most. Even a strong 2026 does very little to lift his price, while the first sign of the decline sends it tumbling.\nIf you are a genuine contender, I understand holding, and I would even consider buying if the price reflects the age. An alpha receiver tied to Maye is a lovely win-now piece. What I would not do is pay the WR17 sticker. I want a discount that acknowledges you are buying two or three good years, not a long-term building block.\nIf you are anywhere else, this is a sell, and it might be the best window you get. The trade has given him a fresh coat of paint, and the market has responded, and that is exactly when a value-focused manager should be cashing out. I would be looking to turn him into a younger, ascending receiver plus a pick, or a package built around future firsts. Something like Brown for a WR3 with genuine upside and a rookie first keeps you competitive now while buying back years and optionality.\nAs ever, selling an aging receiver a year early is far cheaper than selling it a year late.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785499236;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:5:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:8:\"AJ Brown\";i:2;s:16:\"Dynasty Decision\";i:3;s:8:\"featured\";i:4;s:4:\"free\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1373;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"99ad80bdd13d051adfddfbed29a9b57f\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Kayshon Boutte: My feet are here today, not thinking about what\'s next\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kayshon-boutte-my-feet-are-here-today-not-thinking-about-whats-next\";s:11:\"description\";s:182:\"A report in June said that Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is interested in being traded and Boutte got a chance to address his feelings about being in New England on Thursday.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3390:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"259926\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos\",\"title\": \"Which WR on a new team will have biggest impact?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/jaylen-waddle-headlines-wrs-on-new-teams-that-could-have-biggest-impact\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-28T12:55:32Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n A report in June said that Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-kayshon-boutte-interested-in-a-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interested in being traded</a> and Boutte got a chance to address his feelings about being in New England on Thursday. Boutte is part of a receiver room that got more crowded at the top with the arrivals of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason. Those moves would seem to work against the chances of Boutte securing a long-term deal with the team and their presence could limit his opportunities to showcase himself for other teams, which helps explain why he might see greener grass elsewhere. On Thursday, Boutte acknowledged that he\'d like to have his best year in a contract year but said his attention is firmly on what\'s right in front of him. “I think <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wOSeV5Cf9Ak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my attitude</a> — We all hear a lot of the stuff that’s going on,” Boutte said, via NBCSportsBoston.com. “I think my main focus was just that I’m here ’til I ain’t. My feet are here today. If I’m somewhere else next week, the week after, that’s kind of what it is. That’s part of the business. I’m taking every day, day by day, not thinking about what’s next.”When asked if he thinks he\'s on the trade block, Boutte said it was a question better suited for head coach Mike Vrabel and that his own conversations with the coach are only about football. Vrabel praised Boutte\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-vrabel-has-a-lot-of-respect-for-how-kayshon-boutte-has-handled-a-tricky-situation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">approach</a> earlier this week, but said Thursday that the team is always open to using depth at one spot to address other areas should the right opportunity present itself. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785499219;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9504;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kayshon Boutte\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1374;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d17ed867adff9c3c412b4dc6427d2372\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Talanoa Hufanga and Broncos defense focused on improving in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179836/talanoa-hufanga-and-broncos-defense-focused-on-improving-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:320:\"Over the past two seasons, the Denver Broncos defense has been a forced to be reckoned with. Their penchant for sacks has been their forte. Without question, their ability to get after opposing quarterbacks is second to none. They have done well limiting big plays down the field and tout one of the top performing […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4602:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 4: Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos talks to members of the media during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nOver the past two seasons, the Denver Broncos defense has been a forced to be reckoned with. Their penchant for sacks has been their forte. Without question, their ability to get after opposing quarterbacks is second to none. They have done well limiting big plays down the field and tout one of the top performing third down units in all of football.\n\nEven so, the defense remains hungry. This year, the coaches and players are looking to build upon ‘the standard’ they have set for themselves in recent seasons. Yesterday, after the team’s second ramp-up practice of training camp, safety Talanoa Hufanga took time to field questions on how the Broncos’ defense can make strides and be even better in 2026.\n\n“What does that standard look like? It’s guys being in early, it’s guys staying late, it’s guys studying and it’s guys learning. At the end of the day, it’s really the type of style that you play. The schematics is always going to be down there and that’s game plan to game plan, but what’s the style that you want,” stated Hufanga.\n\nHufanga, one of the highlight free agent signings from last season, took quickly to Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph’s scheme. He was an impact player on the squad in his first season donning orange and blue. The stalwart safety started every game for the Broncos and amassed 106 tackles, 2 sacks, 11 passes defended, and one forced fumble. That top-tier play and <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HufaTa00.htm\">production</a> earned him second-team All-Pro honors.\n\nHis knack for bone-crushing hits, ability to cover well, and make plays against the run was a terrific addition to the backend of the Broncos’ defense. Entering his second season with the franchise, he feels a lot more comfortable with the playbook and what Joseph wants to call throughout the course of the game. Such knowledge should bode well for his gridiron endeavors in ’26. \n\nHowever, he and his teammates know they can raise ‘the standard’ even higher this season. That means performing better in one key category—turnovers—which was the major point of emphasis for them at the advent of training camp and earlier in the offseason.\n\n“For sure, it was the first thing. For us, it’s just really attacking the ball. Whether it’s in the air or in the ground game. For everybody, it was really just a lack of turnovers,” stated Hufanga. \n\n“We did a really good job of getting sacks, but how can we get to sacks with a force fumble? Or how can we change this pass deflection into an interception or a tip just to get somebody else an interception? It’s been talked about and it’s been drilled.”\n\nLast season, Denver’s defense was tied for the <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/opp.htm\">fourth least turnovers</a> in the league with just 14 during the regular season. That’s nineteen turnovers shy of the Chicago Bears who led the NFL in that category in 2025, and about seven turnovers below league average. \n\nBelow average won’t cut it for this year’s Broncos. That certainly doesn’t meet ‘the standard’. In order to forge themselves into true Super Bowl contenders, fighting and clawing their way from the bottom of that list towards the top will be mission critical.\n\nJust one big turnover can change the momentum and course of the game. The Broncos did well in one-score battles last season. Nevertheless, finding a way to create more turnovers through the course of the upcoming season will help turn some of those close games into decisive victories.\n\n“I really messed up last year when it came to those things. I left a lot of—we call it money—but money on the field as a team. 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Parker’s real path to snaps behind Bradley Chubb. Now I move to the back end of Jim Leonhard’s defense, where the outside cornerback room has more talent than settled jobs, and where a rookie […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7377:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn the fourth installment of this series, <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137343/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-lb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137343/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-lb\">I covered linebackers — Kaleb Elarms-Orr’s dual audition next to Terrel Bernard, and T.J. Parker’s real path to snaps behind Bradley Chubb.</a> Now I move to the back end of Jim Leonhard’s defense, where the outside cornerback room has more talent than settled jobs, and where a rookie safety with a fallen draft stock might be closer to playing time than his draft slot suggests.\n\nBills’ DB depth chart entering camp\n\n\nOutside Cornerback: Christian Benford, Maxwell Hairston, Davison Igbinosun, Toriano Pride, Kani Walker, Jordan Dunbar\n\n\n\nSlot Cornerback (Nickel): Dee Alford, Jordan Hancock, Te’Cory Couch\n\n\n\nSafety: Cole Bishop, CJ Gardner-Johnson, Jalon Kilgore, Geno Stone, Damar Hamlin, Sam Franklin, Wande Owens\n\n\nOutside Cornerback: Maxwell Hairston’s 2nd-year leap\n\nHairston enters Year 2 as a first-round pick with a real shot to lock down a starter job — and to become one of the actual standouts of this defense, not just a rotational name. The talent isn’t the debate here.\n\nThe debate is whether he can stay on the field. If Hairston opens the door with any kind of injury during the preseason or camp, Davison Igbinosun is right there to take advantage. Igbinosun fits what Jim Leonhard wants to do in his first year as coordinator, and I think he’s a real threat to win a starting job outright opposite Christian Benford if he gets the opportunity.\n\nThat’s what makes this room worth watching closely: If Hairston and Igbinosun both show their ceiling at full health, Benford himself becomes a name worth questioning in this defense — not because of a decline, but because the room around him has simply gotten better, cheaper, and younger. All three of these guys will handle the bulk of the outside cornerback snaps regardless of how the starting battle shakes out.\n\nToriano Pride is the name I’d watch behind that trio. He’s undersized for the outside, but he has real ability to play there anyway, and I believe he makes the 53-man roster.\n\nCuts here: Kani Walker and Jordan Dunbar are competing for whatever’s left at the bottom of this group — practice squad territory more than realistic roster locks.\n\nPositional battle interest level: High\n\nSlot Cornerback: Dee Alford’s job, for now\n\nAlford was brought in to start at nickel, and the job is his to keep for now — he should do enough with it over the course of the season to hold onto it. But this room has real long-term options behind him.\n\nJordan Hancock, who played mostly safety last season, should start seeing more nickel reps, and it could end up being the position that fits him best in Year 2. Pride, mentioned above at outside corner, could also see some nickel snaps if the Bills want that versatility.\n\nRookie Jalon Kilgore, who played safety at South Carolina, looks like the guy stepping into the role Hancock occupied last year while Hancock makes his own transition to nickel — but I wouldn’t rule out Kilgore getting real nickel looks himself either.\n\nC.J. Gardner-Johnson also has nickel experience, and if Jalon Kilgore or Geno Stone show enough to be legitimate options next to Cole Bishop at safety, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Gardner-Johnson kick inside to nickel as well.\n\nPositional battle interest level: Medium\n\nSafety: Cole Bishop and C.J. Gardner-Johnson\n\nBishop and Gardner-Johnson should be the starters here, and I don’t see that changing. What I’m genuinely interested in watching through camp and preseason is everything behind them.\n\nJalon Kilgore is the name I care about most. He’s a rookie who fell in the draft and landed with Buffalo, and I think he’s a real candidate to be Bishop’s long-term partner at safety. How ready he looks right out of the gate says a lot about where this room is headed past 2026.\n\nGeno Stone is the experienced, opportunistic veteran of the group — the kind of player who can carve out a bigger role on this team just by generating turnovers. Damar Hamlin is fighting for his roster spot, and I don’t think he makes the 53. Sam Franklin is a special-teams ace, and the rest of this group is mostly fighting for a practice-squad look rather than a real shot at the final roster.\n\nCuts here: I’d expect Hamlin and most of the depth beyond Kilgore and Stone to miss the 53, with practice squad as the realistic ceiling for that group.\n\nPositional battle interest level: Medium\n\nFinal Thoughts\n\nThis secondary has more talent than it has settled jobs, and that’s a good problem to have. Hairston’s ceiling is obvious if he stays healthy, but Igbinosun waiting behind him means Buffalo doesn’t have to hope — they should have a real answer if something goes wrong. Nickel is Alford’s to lose with depth developing behind him. And at safety, the starters are set, and CJGJ, Stone and Kilgore all offer different reasons to be excited about the group in 2026. \n\nOverall, there’s reliability, there’s young star potential, and there are experienced vets trying to show everybody they still belong as starters on a winning team in this league. Things have to go real bad not to have, at least, solid starters all across the board in this secondary.\n\nCatch up on the series:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136078/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-qb-rb-ol\">Part 1: QB, RB and OL</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136540/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-wr-and-te\">Part 2: WR and TE</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136878/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-defensive-line-ed-oliver-deone-walker\">Part 3: Defensive Line</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137343/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-lb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137343/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-lb\">Part 4: Linebacker</a>\n\n\n\n\nCatch up on all this and more with the latest edition of <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/icPktGUTt5g?si=AegUNur017oSQUtH\">Leading the Charge!</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785499200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";i:2;s:27:\"Buffalo Bills Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Kaleb Elarms-Orr\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8311;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terrel Bernard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4967;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Bradley Chubb\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13455;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"TJ Parker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1376;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e1a5f8c4524657949807b786c282fe8a\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Carnell Tate is off to a fast start at Titans training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-training-camp/66055/carnell-tate-is-off-to-a-fast-start-at-titans-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:380:\"The Tennessee Titans held two training camp practices on Wednesday and Thursday. There’s obviously lots of attention on how rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate is performing. All indications are that Tate is off to an impressive start, showcasing chemistry with franchise quarterback Cam Ward. Tate caught a practice-high three catches at Wednesday’s session, according to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3135:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate reacts as he puts on a hat after bring picked fourth overall by the Tennessee Titans in the green room during the the first round NFL football draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> held two training camp practices on Wednesday and Thursday. There’s obviously lots of attention on how rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate is performing. All indications are that Tate is off to an impressive start, showcasing chemistry with franchise quarterback Cam Ward.\n\nTate caught a practice-high three catches at Wednesday’s session, according to <a href=\"https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/ten-observations-from-the-first-day-of-titans-training-camp\">Jim Wyatt’s summary</a>. That included a touchdown from Cam Ward in the red-zone that made social media rounds. Tate added another catch to his camp totals at Thursday’s practice.\n\n\nTater got 🆙 <a href=\"https://x.com/SeatGeek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeatGeek</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/MxPKqGaEkV\">pic.twitter.com/MxPKqGaEkV</a>— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) <a href=\"https://x.com/Titans/status/2082585431166636128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s arguably been the continuation of what Tate displayed throughout OTAs and minicamps. Remember that at the Titans’ first open practice of the offseason, Tate caught three touchdowns from Ward with reporters in attendance. Wednesday’s touchdown drew similar reactions.\n\nThe general sentiment is that the Titans’ defense won Thursday’s practice. Both Ward and backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky <a href=\"https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/ten-observations-from-the-second-day-of-titans-training-camp\">were intercepted</a>. The Titans defense had numerous pass breakups and quarterback pressures. The highlight play was when receiver Elic Ayomanor climbed the ladder on cornerback Cor’Dale Flott for a touchdown.\n\nDon’t hold it against Tate that Thursday’s practice performance was quieter than Wednesday’s. The entire offensive operation struggled to produce consistent results. When the offense was generating chunk plays on Wednesday, Tate was clearly being a playmaker.\n\nThe Titans believe Tate is capable of being the offense’s No. 1 receiver. He’ll share starting duties with $70 million free agent addition Wan’Dale Robinson. Calvin Ridley, who was a 1,000 yard receiver for the Titans in 2024, is also back after a contract restructure. One of these three wideouts will lead Brian Daboll’s offense in receiving throughout 2026.\n\nThe Titans will practice again on Saturday. It’s the first session that’s open to the fanbase. 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Finding mid-round running backs who outperform their average draft position gives fantasy players a massive ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10884:\"While everyone wants to talk about the first few rounds of their fantasy football drafts, the middle rounds are where you can win your league. Finding mid-round running backs who outperform their average draft position gives fantasy players a massive advantage at winning the league, especially if the injury bug hits their team.\nWhich mid-round running backs can win fantasy leagues? Let’s look at seven potential league-winning running backs that fantasy players can draft between the fifth and 10th rounds.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football League-Winning Running Backs\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADP via FantasyPros</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson (NE)</a> – ADP 51.3 | RB22\nUnfortunately, Henderson will split the backfield workload with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson</a> again in 2026. However, the veteran turned 28 this offseason and could lose work to the former Ohio State star this year. Henderson averaged 12.1 PPR fantasy points per game as a rookie. Yet, he was a superstar when Stevenson missed time with an injury, averaging 19 touches for 110 scrimmage yards, 1.7 touchdowns, and 24.3 fantasy points per game, earning 74% of the backfield workload. If Henderson can earn 60-65% of the workload, he will be a league winner.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (JAC)</a> – ADP 57.5 | RB25\nThe Jaguars put their faith in Tuten this offseason, letting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a> out of the building while only adding <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.</a> to the backfield. Last year, Tuten averaged only 5.9 PPR fantasy points per game, as Etienne was the featured guy. However, he only had 93 touches in 15 games, averaging 0.95 fantasy points per touch. Had Tuten gotten the 296 touches Etienne earned last season, the former Virginia Tech star would have averaged 16.6 fantasy points per contest, making him the RB7 on a points-per-game basis.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price (SEA)</a> – ADP 65.3 | RB26\nPrice is a long shot to finish as an RB1 this season. However, the Seahawks lost <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> in free agency, while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a> is coming off a torn ACL and likely won’t be 100% anytime soon. Last year, Seattle had a run-first offense, ranking third in rushing attempts, averaging 25.8 per game from their running backs. While <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emanuel-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emanuel Wilson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-holani.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Holani</a> will have a role early in the season, Price should be a second-half breakout star as a featured guy and push for a top-12 finish.\nDon’t go into your draft blind—unlock expert rankings, mock drafts, and cheat sheets in our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">Fantasy Football Draft Guide</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-monangai.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Monangai (CHI)</a> – ADP 94.5 | RB34\nWhile he won’t replace <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dandre-swift.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D’Andre Swift</a> as Chicago’s starter, Monangai is an excellent mid-round pick. He finished his rookie year as the RB30, averaging 8.6 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Monangai earned more work as the year progressed, averaging six rushing attempts per game over the first eight weeks compared to 13.4 over the final nine weeks of the fantasy season. Furthermore, he had 198 scrimmage yards and 22.8 fantasy points in the lone game without Swift last year, putting Monangai an injury away from a likely RB1 season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell (TB)</a> – ADP 103.5 | RB35\nNo one expected Gainwell to finish last year as the RB16, averaging 13 PPR fantasy points per game, especially with Warren finishing as the RB17. The veteran was a force in the passing game, ranking fourth among running backs in receptions (73) and fifth in receiving yards (486). While he won’t have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a> throwing to him in 2026, the Buccaneers signed Gainwell to a significant contract in free agency. If <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a> struggles to stay healthy for the second consecutive season, Gainwell could have a career year.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White (WAS)</a> – ADP 110.3 | RB38\nWashington doesn’t have a clear-cut starting running back on their roster. However, White has been impressive and is the heavy favorite to start in Week 1. If he can hold onto the starting role, White could be a league winner. The last time he had a featured role was in 2023. White finished that year as the RB4, averaging 15.8 PPR fantasy points per game, accounting for 76% of the backfield workload. Even if he isn’t a fantasy superstar, expect White to have a massive role in the passing game.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (CAR)</a> – ADP 113.3 | RB40\nDespite having a career year in 2025 and replacing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a> as the lead running back, the Panthers let <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> walk in free agency this offseason. That move showed their faith in Brooks despite him playing in only three contests during his two-year NFL career because of multiple ACL injuries. Reportedly, the former Texas star has had a positive offseason and has been a standout guy at the start of Carolina’s training camp. 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For more from Mike, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/mike-fanelli.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Mike_NFL2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Mike_NFL2</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785496536;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:14:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:8:\"Sleepers\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:14:\"Bhayshul Tuten\";i:8;s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";i:9;s:15:\"jonathon brooks\";i:10;s:16:\"Kenneth Gainwell\";i:11;s:13:\"Kyle Monangai\";i:12;s:13:\"Rachaad White\";i:13;s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:6:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12534;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kyle Monangai\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13286;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11583;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12490;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bhayshul Tuten\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12529;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:1378;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7df87ea90ed212905e1522ab4d1237df\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Joe Burrow pushes for the Bengals to extend Chase Brown\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/195110/joe-burrow-extend-chase-brown\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"Joe Burrow has never been shy about telling the Cincinnati Bengals what he thinks they need to do to build a championship-caliber team. The star quarterback has mentioned this 2026 Bengals team being one of the best he’s been a part of to date. On Wednesday, as the Bengals opened training camp for the 2026 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5574:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 4: Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJoe Burrow has never been shy about telling the Cincinnati Bengals what he thinks they need to do to build a championship-caliber team. The star quarterback has mentioned this 2026 Bengals team being one of the best he’s been a part of to date.\n\nOn Wednesday, as the Bengals opened training camp for the 2026 season, <a href=\"https://x.com/Bengals/status/2082498698798305783\">Burrow offered a particularly strong endorsement</a> of one player who is currently looking for a new contract: running back Chase Brown.\n\nBrown is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and while contract talks have been part of the Bengals’ offseason storyline, the 26-year-old running back remains without an extension. Burrow’s latest comments certainly sounded like a quarterback who would like to see that situation changed.\n\n“He does everything. He’s a complete back,” Burrow said of Brown.\n\nThat is arguably the most important part of Burrow’s endorsement.\n\nRunning backs have become one of the more replaceable positions in the NFL, making it increasingly difficult for players to command major second contracts. But Brown brings something to the table that is harder to replace: the ability to stay on the field in essentially every situation.\n\nBurrow specifically pointed to Brown’s ability as a pass protector, his work as a receiver and his explosiveness with the football. He also praised Brown’s ability to make defenders miss, as well as his intelligence and approach to the game.\n\nThat versatility was on full display in 2025.\n\nIn his first season as Cincinnati’s full-time starting running back, Brown rushed for 1,019 yards and six touchdowns on 232 carries while adding 69 receptions for 437 yards and five more scores. His 1,456 yards from scrimmage were a career high and represented one of the more productive seasons by a Bengals running back in recent memory.\n\nAnd Burrow believes Cincinnati should take advantage of everything Brown can provide.\n\n“I think there’s very few backs in this league that you can say that about,” Burrow said when discussing Brown’s ability to stay on the field for every-down situations.\n\nThat matters in an offense built around one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks.\n\nIf Brown can line up in the backfield, motion out as a receiver, pass protect and remain a legitimate rushing threat, defenses cannot simply substitute personnel based on who is on the field. The Bengals can create mismatches without giving away what they are trying to do.\n\nThat is a valuable weapon for Burrow. And apparently, he wants Cincinnati to use Brown a lot more in 2026.\n\n“…a close second is Chase Brown,” Burrow said when discussing his hopes for getting the football into the hands of Cincinnati’s playmakers, with Ja’Marr Chase naturally occupying the top spot.\n\nJa’Marr Chase is obviously the centerpiece of the Bengals’ passing attack, and Tee Higgins remains another major component of the offense. But Burrow making the case that Brown could be next in line for touches speaks to how highly he views the running back.\n\nIt also makes the contract situation increasingly interesting.\n\nThe Bengals have already invested heavily in their offensive core, and managing the salary cap will always be part of the equation. Running back contracts are also notoriously difficult to project, particularly when a player is coming off his first 1,000-yard season.\n\nAnother tricky aspect is the roller coaster of wide-ranging opinions on the value of the running back position around the league. In the 1990s, it was of utmost importance, dwindled a bit in more recent years, but teams are coming back around to see the value of a talented player at the spot.\n\nBrown is not simply being asked to carry the football. He has shown that he can contribute as a runner and receiver, while Burrow believes he can be trusted as a pass protector and deployed throughout the formation. That type of versatility potentially gives Brown more value to Cincinnati than a traditional early-down running back.\n\nThe Bengals will ultimately have to determine what Brown is worth and whether that number fits into their long-term plans. But coming from the franchise quarterback, the message is pretty clear.\n\nJoe Burrow wants Chase Brown on the field. He wants the ball in his hands. And based on these comments, he would probably like to see Brown remain in Cincinnati beyond the 2026 season.\n\nNow, it is up to the Bengals to decide whether they agree with their quarterback.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785496500;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9224;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1379;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1a2c711130beae249a0a72255fc96d53\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"4 Late-Round Wide Receivers to Target (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/4-late-round-wide-receivers-to-target-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:244:\"Drafting a wide receiver like Puka Nacua, Ja’Marr Chase or Jaxon Smith-Njigba will go a long way to helping your fantasy football team win a championship, but it won’t get you all the way. Every contending team will have a ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12325:\"Drafting a wide receiver like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> will go a long way to helping your fantasy football team win a championship, but it won’t get you all the way. Every contending team will have a few studs they can rely on every week. What can set a team apart are the players chosen later in drafts or plucked off the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-central.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waiver wire</a> that become immediate contributors.\nBased on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) for wide receivers in 2026, there is value up and down the draft. Even after you pass the first 50 wide receivers at the draft, plenty of players should be strong fantasy football contributors in 2026. This piece will look at four wide receivers who are going very deep in drafts and should be able to help teams at some point in 2026.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nLate-Round Fantasy Football Wide Receivers\nPer FantasyPros’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consensus ADP</a> at the time of writing, all of the receivers below are currently being drafted outside of the top 50 players overall in half-PPR leagues.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker (WR – CAR)</a> | ADP: WR53\nJalen Coker was famously undrafted, but he eventually became a fantasy football success story in 2025 because of his ability to make big plays and come down with contested balls. Overall, Coker put up 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns in just three starts ( and over 11 total games). He averaged 11.9 yards per catch while achieving 9.2 yards per target.\nCoker will absolutely be the second passing option on this offense behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a>, but after that, who exactly is there for competition? <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks</a> are both middle-of-the-pack running backs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-legette.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Legette</a> hasn’t proven anything, and third-round selection <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-brazzell-ii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Brazzell II</a> was just lost for the season with a knee injury.\nThe appeal with Coker is the opportunity for increased volume as a full-time starter, with little competition around him. Carolina enters 2026 with another year adjusting to Dave Canales’ offense, and they might be looking to expand their passing attack after the late-season offensive surge and scoring 31 points against the Rams in the playoffs. Coker could be a player who sees 90 targets in 2026, and he is going after pick 130 in drafts.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-concepcion.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Concepcion (WR – CLE)</a> | ADP: WR54\nThe Cleveland Browns spent the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on KC Concepcion despite the uncertainty surrounding Cleveland’s offense and quarterback, giving him both high draft capital and a strong chance to earn a big role immediately. Concepcion was highly productive in his lone season at Texas A&M (he was at North Carolina State for two seasons before that), catching 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns, while averaging 15.1 yards per reception. He also added 75 rushing yards and a touchdown to show the multitude of talents in his bag.\nThe biggest reason to take Concepcion late in drafts is his ability to create plays after the catch. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), he averaged 8.5 yards after the catch per reception from 2023-2025. He also won the Paul Hornung Award in 2025 as the most versatile player in college football, as he scored touchdowns as a receiver, runner and punt returner. There is certainly some risk in drafting a rookie wide receiver in Cleveland, but at a very late draft price, Concepcion is the type of player worth chasing.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/flex.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ryan-flournoy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Flournoy (WR – DAL)</a> | ADP: WR65\nRyan Flournoy may not be a household name, but he is appealing as a late-round pick because he has already demonstrated that he can produce in the NFL when given the opportunity. After catching just 10 passes for 102 yards as a rookie in 2024, Flournoy took a step forward in 2025, getting playing time thanks to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>‘s injuries, catching 40 passes for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games. He averaged 11.9 yards per catch and recorded five catches of at least 20 yards.\nDallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has specifically praised the way Flournoy earned his increased role when the team needed him to step up.\nThe real fantasy appeal, though, is contingency value. Dallas has CeeDee Lamb and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> at the top of the depth chart, but that also means Flournoy is being drafted behind two players who will command enormous target shares.\nIf either Lamb or Pickens misses significant time, Flournoy could suddenly move from a bench stash to a starting receiver in one of the league’s more talented passing offenses. Lamb had 75 catches for 1,077 yards in 2025, while Pickens exploded for 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns, so there would be a massive amount of receiving production available if either player went down.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling (WR – SF)</a> | ADP: WR70\nDe’Zhaun Stribling is certainly everyone’s fantasy wide receiver deep sleeper right now, considering the state of injuries to San Francisco’s pass-catchers. The San Francisco 49ers used the No. 33 overall pick on Stribling, which means the organization could see a much bigger role for him than the consensus fantasy market currently does (and the NFL as well, considering the criticism they heard after the pick). \nStribling finished his 2025 season at Ole Miss with 55 receptions for 811 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 14.7 yards per catch, after producing 52 catches for 882 yards and six touchdowns at Oklahoma State in 2024.\nEven with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> signing with the 49ers on Thursday, fantasy managers are essentially betting that Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers know how to deploy a player they value, who will now have a big role. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>‘s knee not looking good, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle</a> still coming back from injury, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> in Minnesota and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> going off the deep end, Stribling may find himself in a big role early in the season.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" 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Some of it will be informative, and others may get blown out of proportion. Remember when Ja’Marr Chase couldn’t catch balls in camp and ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9813:\"With training camp officially underway for all 32 teams, news is going to spread like wildfire. Some of it will be informative, and others may get blown out of proportion. Remember when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> couldn’t catch balls in camp and was labeled a fantasy football bust? Yeah.\nIt’s important to stay even-keeled and not to overhype certain news. This is a time when some players’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) will rise while others will fall. Using FantasyPros’ expert consensus rankings (ECR), I identified three players who have already received plenty of hype and shouldn’t be drafted at their current ADP.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nOverhyped Fantasy Football Players\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)</a> | ECR: WR24/ADP:49\nThe hype on Luther Burden III began when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> was traded to Buffalo. His ADP climbed into the late-fourth round to early-fifth round. Burden should benefit from Moore’s departure, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> should also have an uptick as well and offers better value at WR29 in ECR. \nLet’s not forget how well Odunze played before injuring his foot. He continued to play through it, and his production understandably declined. \nThrough the first eight weeks last season, among 37 qualifying wide receivers (minimum 200 routes run), Odunze ranked eighth in yards per route run, eighth in targets per route run, fourth in first downs per route run and sixth in fantasy points per route run.\nIf he’s healthy and gets comfortable with what he called his “new normal,” there’s a real path for Odunze to be the most targeted Bears wide receiver. It’s not to say Burden won’t improve. But with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> clearly in the mix, he could easily end up being an overvalued boom-or-bust receiver.\nWant to draft like a pro? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Kit</a> features detailed positional primers, premium cheat sheets, and league-specific strategy to help you crush your redraft league.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels (QB – WSH)</a> | ECR: QB5/ADP:54\nA lot of people expect Jayden Daniels to bounce back after being injured last season. He has the talent to do so, but he’s already being drafted near his ceiling at QB5. The pass-catchers in Washington aren’t that exciting. Outside of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a>, who is really going to command a large target share?\nDaniels did finish QB5 in fantasy points per game as a rookie in 2024 despite having a less-than-stellar wide receiver corps. However, it also took him rushing for 891 yards to get there.\nThat is tough to bank on considering his injury history. He was just OK as a passer, relying heavily on his rushing ability.\nIn 2024, according to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, among quarterbacks with at least 300 dropbacks, Daniels ranked 21st in passing yards per game (209.9), 13th in yards per attempt (7.43) and tied for the most sacks charged to the quarterback (19).\nWith Daniels dealing with multiple injuries last season, I’m not sure it’s wise to rely on him to try and rush for nearly 900 yards again. He does have a new offensive coordinator in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-blough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Blough</a>, who was promoted from quarterbacks coach in Washington. He will be calling plays for the first time in his NFL career.\nBlough could help Daniels improve in some areas, but betting on Daniels to outperform an already expensive QB5 price tag is a gutsy bet that I’m not willing to take.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers (WR – BAL)</a> | ECR: WR14/ADP:29\nIt’s hard for me to get behind the momentum around Zay Flowers, who’s now ranked as a fringe WR1 in fantasy football. He had career highs in receptions and yards, finishing WR12 in PPR fantasy points per game.\nBaltimore enters the season under a new head coach in Jesse Minter. He brought in Declan Doyle, who previously worked with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ben-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Johnson</a> in Chicago, to call plays. I do like what Doyle can bring to this offense and possibly even open up more passing volume. But it doesn’t mean more high-value opportunities. Flowers hasn’t really established himself as a reliable red-zone target. \nFlowers saw only 11 targets from inside the 20-yard line last season. Since 2022, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>‘s best finish in red-zone attempts among quarterbacks was 12th.\nWhen you have a running back like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a>, who has continued to carry a full workload, and a quarterback capable of making people miss, it limits touchdown upside. 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Unfortunately, this time of year the news is usually not great for players or fantasy managers who roster said players. ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:8449:\"NFL Training Camps have only been open a few days, and there have already been a few fantasy football-relevant happenings. Unfortunately, this time of year the news is usually not great for players or fantasy managers who roster said players. This week brought some scary injury news for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>. Rookie wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a> was a fantasy darling for a beat, but now his flame is dimmed by the 49ers signing of veteran <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a>. Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson provide their outlooks for the three players below.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/03/best-fantasy-football-rankings/\">Best Fantasy Football Rankings</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\n2026 Fantasy Football Draft Advice: 49ers Sign <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a>\nDerek Brown and Andrew Erickson break down the fantasy football impact of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> signing with the San Francisco 49ers.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> rejoins the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal after a one-year dalliance with the Commanders. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> likely sidelined for the entire season, Samuel will compete with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a> to be the WR2 in the pecking order behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>. Last year, Samuel was the WR29 in fantasy points per game while putting up a varied stat line. Samuel posted some metrics that make me want to feel bullish about his 2026 outlook, but there are also concerning pieces of his analytical profile. Let’s start out with the good. Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Samuel was 18th in target share (22.4%), ninth in yards after the catch per reception (6.6), 21st in first-read share (27.3%), and ninth-best in missed tackles forced per reception. Unfortunately, though, among the same sample of receivers, he was also 38th in yards per route run and 53rd in first downs per route run (0.076) while seeing his usual bevy of underneath targets (5.3 aDOT, 103rd out of 109 qualifying receivers). I find myself more in than out with Samuel for 2026. His ability to break tackles and create with the ball in his hands has always been his calling card, and he’s still posting stellar metrics in those departments and target-earning areas. The per-route efficiency worries I’ll chalk up to Washington’s struggling offense last season. Samuel should be a viable WR3/flex with upside for 2026 in the 49ers’ offense. \n– Derek Brown\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a> has been zooming up draft boards and ADP since the news of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>‘s recurring PCL issues. Many could pump the brakes on that now that San Francisco brought back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> on a one-year deal, but I’ll still be drafting Stribling at cost. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> (calf) is also dealing with an injury to open camp. At this point in Kirk’s career, he can’t be counted on to stay healthy or be an effective weekly cog of an NFL passing attack. Stribling had a solid collegiate career, with his skill set fitting what the 49ers want from their receivers. During his final two collegiate seasons, he posted 2.15 and 2.44 yards per route run with 7.3 and 6.7 yards after the catch per reception (17 missed tackles forced across both seasons, per PFF). Stribling offers the 49ers a varied skill set with shades of what they have hoped to get from Pearsall. He can make players miss in space, outrun them with the ball in his hands (4.36 40-yard dash), and create yards after the catch. Stribling is a great late-round selection in fantasy football drafts in 2026. \n– Derek Brown\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> quietly flashed major upside in an injury-shortened 2025 season, posting four games with at least 85 receiving yards while leading the 49ers in receiving yards per game. The opportunity was massive entering 2026 with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> gone, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle</a> recovering from a torn Achilles, and San Francisco carrying significant vacated targets and air yards. Pearsall had a realistic path to becoming a featured option in Kyle Shanahan’s offense if he could finally stay healthy. Alas, he re-injured his PCL in training camp (knee swelling)…making his 2026 projection very fragile. \n– Andrew Erickson\nView the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/team-names\">Best Fantasy Football Team Names</a> >>\nFantasy Football Draft Rankings\nCheck out the consensus 2026 fantasy football draft rankings from our experts.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/consensus-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Rankings</a> powered by FantasyPros\n\n\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe: <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-football-podcast/id1138942145?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w?si=YOuECAqmSfuIiFca2d1N5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify</a> | <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/soundcloud.com/fantasypros-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SoundCloud</a> | <a href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-fantasypros-fantasy-footba-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iHeartRadio</a>\n\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785496443;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:8:\"Featured\";i:2;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:3;s:3:\"NFL\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1382;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a6745c30ef9cc5bfa8efff4114531d01\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.12 (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-mock-draft-how-to-approach-pick-1-12-2026-advice/\";s:11:\"description\";s:256:\"Training camp is in full flow, and before you know it, we’ll have joint practices and preseason games to scrutinize. It truly is fantasy football season. Picking on the turn always brings about the joy of double-tapping quicker than any ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:20756:\"Training camp is in full flow, and before you know it, we’ll have joint practices and preseason games to scrutinize. It truly is fantasy football season. Picking on the turn always brings about the joy of double-tapping quicker than any other player in the league, and potentially securing two of the top 13 players, something nobody else can boast. Much will change between now and September, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) is starting to fall into place. Currently, this is what to expect when you’re drafting from the 1.12 pick. Take a look for yourself by participating in a <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.12\nPlayers to Consider at 1.12 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThese players will likely be available when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley (RB – PHI)</a>\n\n\nThe top of the draft will start with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> as the most likely first three picks off the board. After that, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> typically go next before things open up slightly. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> usually goes between the 1.06 and the 1.08, and in most leagues, you’ll see <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> going before you get a chance to take them. The next tier of players includes <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>, all of whom have positives.\nPlayers to Target at 1.12 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\nIt was a really disappointing 2025 for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, posting the second-lowest numbers of his career in targets (117), receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,077), with only his rookie season in 2020 worse. He also had a career-low three touchdowns. \nThe newly arrived <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> recorded a 22.1% target share in the red zone compared to Lamb’s 18.6%, which was also behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson</a>, who led the team with 23.1%. Contrast this to 2024, when Lamb had a 27.7% red-zone target share and led the team by 10%. In 2023, it was 28.8% and also led the team by 10%.\nIf you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range. Betting on Lamb’s well-established connection with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> and this team as a whole to bounce back isn’t the worst bet in the world.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nIn 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> dominated, scoring 16 touchdowns and rushing for 1,009 yards. That production seemed unsustainable. In 2025, he recorded 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, and gave us even more reason to be confident.\nWith the Bills’ offense under Joe Brady never finding a dominant receiver, Cook has had to stand up and lead the offense, and there’s no reason to think that can’t continue this season.\n The Bears didn’t seem to be concerned about losing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,</a> and the Bills paid a price far higher than most expected for a 29-year-old wide receiver who has never had double-digit touchdowns, with a season over 1,000 yards just once in the last four years. \nWhile the passing offense will be spread around, Cook remains the safest and strongest bet outside of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>. If Allen ever sees regression on his 41 rushing touchdowns over the last three years, Cook is ready and waiting to clean up.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a>\nOne player available at this spot with undeniable upside is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a>. When the Raiders selected him sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, the expectations were tempered slightly because of where the Raiders were as an offense. \nWhat wasn’t expected, though, was how dramatically bad the offense performed, starting with the offensive line, which ranked dead last in Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) offensive line rankings. \nAs PFF pointed out in their end-of-season rankings, no team other than the Raiders gave up more than 35 sacks. They allowed a whopping 47. This woeful play led to Jeanty ranking 48th out of 49 running backs with 100+ attempts in yards before contact per attempt. \nJeanty dealt with that contact fairly well, ranking 17th in yards after contact per attempt, and almost two-thirds of his 975 yards came after contact. Getting close to 1,000 yards in that environment is admirable, and with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-linderbaum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Linderbaum</a> resetting the center market and left tackle <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kolton-miller.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kolton Miller</a> healthy, the Raiders will have enough pieces on this offensive line to be a marked upgrade. \nNot to mention that Super Bowl-winning Klint Kubiak is now in charge of the team and, most importantly, the offense. It’s not hard to imagine a world where Jeanty is a top-five fantasy performer.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley (RB – PHI)</a>\nYes, last season was pretty awful for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a> and those who drafted him, but the warning signs were there. Barkley had an absurd number of touches in 2024 and ran hot on explosive runs. Once he and the Eagles were hit with regression, it was no wonder things crashed back to Earth. \nOf course, it wasn’t all Barkley’s fault. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a> had one of his worst seasons as a professional, and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo went one-and-done. With a new offensive coordinator and a healthy offensive line, it’s not hard to start seeing the positives for Barkley.\nThe Eagles running back is the undoubted No. 1 RB on an offense that will score points. Without <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>, the Eagles might not try to force passing situations quite as often as they felt compelled to last season. Of course, there’s some risk with Barkley, but he’s only 29 years old, and it’s been over two years since he last missed a game. \nGain a competitive edge with expert-written strategy guides, advanced mock draft tools, player outlooks, and live Discord access — all inside our powerful <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Draft Kit</a>.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.12 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a> and the Chargers are very much the target of offseason hype, and it’s worth remembering there have been plenty of times in the past that the Chargers haven’t paid off that hype. Of course, this is a different year, and these are different players, but there are reasons not to get too carried away with offseason hype. \nThe Chargers saw <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell</a> as a priority for new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, with him printing off wanted posters and putting them up around the facility. \nMitchell has rarely put it all together despite the promise, but he’s a more electric option than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kimani-vidal.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimani Vidal</a> was, who started last year on the practice squad. Even if you’re very high on Hampton, he’ll likely make it back to you.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a> & <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride (TE – ARI)</a>\nWhether you prefer <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> doesn’t really matter. Neither should be drafted this high. Last season, McBride averaged 18.6 PPR points per game, and Bowers averaged 15.5 in 2024, the better season of his two years in the NFL.\n Five running backs and five wide receivers averaged more than 18.5 points per game in 2024, and 11 managed the same achievement in 2025. It’s incredibly hard for tight ends to score as highly as the top wide receivers and running backs, and both elite tight ends still have issues to face. \nMcBride caught fire with positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing, and he ran 67 more routes than any tight end in at least 20 years. \nBowers, meanwhile, is onto his third quarterback in three years and will be hoping that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> adjusts quickly to the NFL. Redraft ADP has yet to decide what it wants to do with the tight end position, and sometimes you’ll see one or both make it back in the third round. Better to take that gamble than draft them earlier than makes sense.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)</a>\nLast season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a> exceeded his previous career-high of 907 rushing yards by 443 rushing yards (1,350). He surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career while hitting 85+ targets for the second consecutive year. \nIt’s hard, though, not to be concerned that his receiving numbers could dip significantly without <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa</a>, having averaged five targets per game with him and 2.45 without him. The offense has no weapons, and if they can’t move the ball and stay on the field, it could be catastrophic for Achane’s value.\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.12 Fantasy Football Draft Pick \n\nThe back end of the draft board is a good place to double up on running backs, pairing either <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> with the likes of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> in the second round before adding a receiver like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a> in the third round.\nIf you choose to side with the wide receivers, the running back options are also good second-round options, with elite tight ends available. \nRunning back tends to dry up quicker than usual this year, but only having one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your wide receiver room struggling to catch up. It’s a good year to consider a more balanced approach.\nFantasy Football Mock Draft From the 1.12 Pick\nWe used our <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE fantasy football mock draft simulator</a> to show you an example of a draft from the 1.12 position. 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Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in July. Jack Bell – Jets Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. on Stepping Up to the NFL: ‘Everybody Is Smarter’ Amanda Vogt – Jets Notice HC Aaron Glenn’s ‘Attention to Detail’ and Passion as Training Camp Begins Eric […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10533:\"\n\n\n \n FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JULY 29: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets reacts with Geno Smith #7 of the New York Jets during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 29, 2026 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Friday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/omar-cooper-jr-jets-stepping-up-to-nfl-challenges-training-camp-07-30-2026\">Jack Bell</a> – Jets Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. on Stepping Up to the NFL: ‘Everybody Is Smarter’\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/aaron-glenn-jets-training-camp-taking-on-defensive-playcalling-07-30-2026\">Amanda Vogt</a> – Jets Notice HC Aaron Glenn’s ‘Attention to Detail’ and Passion as Training Camp Begins\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-wr-quincy-skinner-jr-07-30-2026\">Eric Allen</a> – Jets Sign WR Quincy Skinner Jr.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-practice-report-david-bailey-aaron-glenn-defense-07-30-2026\">Amanda Vogt & Eric Allen</a> – Jets Practice Report | Rookie David Bailey Shows Speed Off the Edge\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49419756/new-york-jets-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">Rich Cimini</a> – 2026 New York Jets training camp: Latest intel, updates\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/sports/frank-reich-proving-hes-no-nfl-dinosaur-as-jets-offense-takes-shape/\">Ryan Dunleavy</a> – Frank Reich proving he’s no NFL dinosaur as Jets offense takes shape\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/sports/jets-newcomers-hope-to-make-up-receiving-core-alongside-garrett-wilson-for-long-term/\">Ryan Dunleavy</a> – Jets newcomers hope to make up receiving core alongside Garrett Wilson for the long-term\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/sports/cade-klubnik-impresses-aaron-glenn-at-jets-training-camp/\">Ryan Dunleavy</a> – Cade Klubnik impresses Aaron Glenn at Jets training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-david-bailey-impressing-early-first-training-camp\">Alex Smith</a> – Jets first-round pick David Bailey impressing early in first training camp: ‘Everything that we expect him to be’\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/aaron-glenn-shares-what-most-excites-him-calling-jets-defense/91100199007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Aaron Glenn shares what most excites him about calling the Jets’ defense\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/jets-need-faster-camp-start-from-david-bailey-after-joseph-ossai-news/91088441007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Jets need faster camp start from David Bailey after Joseph Ossai news\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/jets-geno-smith-excited-work-garrett-wilson-nfl/91095002007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets’ Geno Smith excited about opportunity to work with Garrett Wilson\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/minkah-fitzpatrick-theory-winning-nfl-defense-aaron-glenn-nfl/91101161007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Minkah Fitzpatrick shares his theory on where winning defense begins\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/jets-qb-brady-cook-firmly-on-roster-bubble-heading-into-training-camp/91061238007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Jets QB Brady Cook firmly on roster bubble heading into training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/2026-new-york-jets-training-camp-cornerbacks-nashon-wright-dangelo-ponds-nfl/91058598007/\">Craig Moffett</a> – 2026 New York Jets Training Camp Preview: Cornerbacks\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/jets-insider-makes-geno-smith-biggest-responsibility-crystal-clear/91062352007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets insider makes Geno Smith’s biggest responsibility crystal clear\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/new-york-jets-tight-ends-change-narrative-kenyon-sadiq-mason-taylor-nfl/91056326007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets’ young tight ends have a chance to change the narrative\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/30/how-many-receiving-yards-will-jets-wr-omar-cooper-jr-have-in-2026/91073960007/\">Justin Melo</a> – How many receiving yards will Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. have in 2026?\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsnaut.com/nfl/jets-rookies-impress-already-training-camp-no-one-is-given-anything\">Jim Cerny</a> – Jets Rookies Impress Already at Training Camp: ‘No One is Given Anything’\n\n<a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/david-bailey-jets-aaron-glenn-training-camp\">Elijah Hamilton</a> – Aaron Glenn Is Already Getting What He Drafted David Bailey to Provide\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/cade-york-already-proving-jets-kicker-competition-far-from-over-01kyt5gq603n\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Cade York Is Already Proving That Jets’ Kicker Competition Is Only Getting Started\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-day-2-takeaways-david-bailey-dominates-cade-klubnik-impresses-01kyss5fyzhh\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Training Camp Day 2 Takeaways: David Bailey Dominates, Cade Klubnik Impresses\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/t-vondre-sweat-could-become-more-expensive-jets-after-nfl-s-latest-mega-deal-01kyqx18hjjp\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – T’Vondre Sweat Could Become More Expensive for Jets After NFL’s Latest Mega Deal\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/garrett-wilson-can-t-hide-how-feels-special-jets-01kyqwh2wxj9\">Nick Faria</a> – Garrett Wilson Can’t Hide How He Feels About ‘Special’ Jets\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/cade-klubnik-role-in-jets-qb2-competition-just-become-even-more-important-01kyrp99mq0f\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Cade Klubnik’s Role in Jets’ QB2 Competition Just Become Even More Important\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/good-to-go-jets-gm-darren-mougey-addresses-likelihood-more-roster-moves-01kyqx2v83vz\">Nick Faria</a> – Good to Go? Jets GM Darren Mougey Addresses Likelihood of More Roster Moves\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/31/jets-training-camp-observations-from-the-first-two-practices/\">Steve Johnson</a> – Jets Training Camp Observations From the First Two Practices\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/30/jets-training-camp-report-david-bailey-steals-the-show-on-day-2/\">Phil Sullivan</a> – Jets Training Camp Report: David Bailey Steals the Show on Day 2\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/30/made-some-throws-didnt-he-cade-klubnic-impresses-glenn/\">Glenn Naughton</a> – “Made Some Throws, Didn’t he”, Cade Klubnic Impresses Glenn\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/30/onlookers-take-note-of-bulked-up-pair-of-young-jets/\">Glenn Naughton</a> – Onlookers Take Note of Bulked up Pair of Young Jets\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-cut-ties-injured-wr-sign-former-falcon-corresponding-move-01kyte8pwqk1\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Jets cut ties with injured WR, sign former Falcon in corresponding move\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/geno-smith-gave-jets-another-reason-confront-quarterback-reality-01kyj7tkbstj\">Jake Elman</a> – Geno Smith just gave the Jets another reason to confront their quarterback reality\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-might-snap-miserable-league-leading-drought-01kyk3hgmvnx\">Derek Praschak</a> – Jets might finally snap this miserable league-leading drought\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/robert-saleh-reportedly-pours-gasoline-jets-week-1-revenge-game-01kys7bax96s\">Jake Elman</a> – Robert Saleh reportedly pours gasoline on Jets Week 1 revenge game\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/demario-davis-confirms-jets-fully-behind-aaron-glenn-training-camp-01kync40jb05\">Mike Luciano</a> – Demario Davis confirms Jets are fully behind Aaron Glenn as training camp kicks off\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/david-bailey-making-jets-fans-forget-about-arvell-reese-training-camp-breakout-01kysmrawpzh\">Mike Luciano</a> – David Bailey making Jets fans forget about Arvell Reese in training camp breakout\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-aaron-glenn-has-honest-reaction-to-cade-klubnik-day-2-at-training-camp\">Abdullah Imran</a> – Jets HC Aaron Glenn has honest reaction to Cade Klubnik’s Day 2 at training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-aaron-glenn-immediate-reaction-david-bailey-dominating-training-camp-practice\">Ben Strauss</a> – Aaron Glenn’s immediate reaction to David Bailey dominating Jets training camp practice\n\n\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95228/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-30-26\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95228/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-30-26\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785495812;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13276;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Omar Cooper\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1384;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e66f27351b93b2027723556954c76774\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Tweets of the Week: Hines-Allen on the Top-100 and more\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/86967/tweets-of-the-week-hines-allen-on-the-top-100-and-more\";s:11:\"description\";s:349:\"Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week. The best leg in the league and Danny Striggow celebrated birthdays: Josh Hines-Allen was ranked at number 48 on the NFL’s Top-100 Players of 2026 List: Hines-Allen posted this after the ranking was […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7025:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 07: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) reacts after a play during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts on December 7, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nHappy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week.\n\nThe best leg in the league and Danny Striggow celebrated birthdays:\n\n\nCooking up a special birthday for our guy, <a href=\"https://x.com/LoganCooke2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LoganCooke2</a>! 🎂<a href=\"https://x.com/FISGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FISGlobal</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/8pVioo9zbJ\">pic.twitter.com/8pVioo9zbJ</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2082089690702970906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGo Striggow, Go! Have a day 🎉 <a href=\"https://x.com/FISGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FISGlobal</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/LiGgu76m33\">pic.twitter.com/LiGgu76m33</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2080641717162635657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nJosh Hines-Allen was ranked at number 48 on the NFL’s Top-100 Players of 2026 List:\n\n\nNo. 48 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> DE Josh Hines-Allen! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/60tdUUtsKT\">pic.twitter.com/60tdUUtsKT</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2082103786794058135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nHines-Allen posted this after the ranking was announced:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/K18vP2st0j\">pic.twitter.com/K18vP2st0j</a>— Joshua Hines-Allen (@JoshHinesAllen) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoshHinesAllen/status/2082267734935560335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nZach Banner and Kyle Williams will be joining the Jaguars’ staff through the end of training camp as part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Program:\n\n\nTwo coaches will join our staff through the end of training camp as part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program: Zach Banner and Kyle Williams! <a href=\"https://t.co/bSLChBxs6J\">pic.twitter.com/bSLChBxs6J</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2082180761097007508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nESPN NFL Analyst and Insider Peter Schrager made an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show and spoke about Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars’ wide receiver group, and how they ended the season:\n\n\n\"Trevor Lawrence had an outstanding offseason.. Their wide receiver group is really interesting and they really ended the season strong\" ~ <a href=\"https://x.com/PSchrags?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PSchrags</a><a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/oyPOcz7oGF\">pic.twitter.com/oyPOcz7oGF</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2080349975280583090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nB.J. Green discussed his NFLPA Community MVP Award on The Insiders:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/0MQA99DvxI\">pic.twitter.com/0MQA99DvxI</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2081895073847918932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnton Harrison does not like matcha:\n\n\nFoodTakeTonn is Back! MATCHA IS TERRIBLE— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2082471754753077549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nJourdan Lewis sent his love:\n\n\nHey it’s Jourdan love you <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/duvallll?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#duvallll</a> 😘— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2082469373478891531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nNFL Network made the comparison between Lawrence and Raef Cubbedge during the NFL Flag Championships:\n\n\nInsert Spider-Man meme here for Raef Cubbedge & <a href=\"https://x.com/trevorlawrence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@trevorlawrence</a> 😅<a href=\"https://x.com/KyleBrandt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KyleBrandt</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/ChrisRose?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ChrisRose</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a><a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFLAG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFLAG</a> Championships on ESPN/NFLN | NFLFlag.com2026 <a href=\"https://t.co/fLSu28JFp2\">pic.twitter.com/fLSu28JFp2</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2081127706012553292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nChop Wood, Carry Water:\n\n\nChop Wood, Carry Water. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a>— Parker Washington (@CPW11_) <a href=\"https://x.com/CPW11_/status/2082441562152181825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nCam Little’s NFL career thus far:\n\n\nCam Little’s Career Thus Far: – Longest Kick in NFL History (68 Yards) – 2nd Longest Kick in NFL History (67 Yards) – Longest Outdoor Kick (67 Yards) – Longest Preseason Kick (70 Yards) – Eight 50+ Yard FGs in ‘25 (Franchise Record) … continued ⬇️ <a href=\"https://t.co/Jr2m9HVzcN\">pic.twitter.com/Jr2m9HVzcN</a>— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanDGriffis/status/2082458858870518025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nI hope you have a good weekend! Not following Big Cat Country on social media? You can find us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bigcatcountry.bsky.social\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BigCatCountry/\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sbnbigcatcountry/\">Instagram</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@sbnbigcatcountry\">Threads</a>.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785495600;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Jacksonville Jaguars News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5840;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Josh Hines-Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12544;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"LeQuint Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1385;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b0c29448a06f85ccfd3586a4854d5de1\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Falcons training camp 2026: Roster battles to watch\";s:4:\"link\";s:154:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-training-camp/94702/what-is-the-most-compelling-battle-of-falcons-training-camp-charlie-woerner-maason-smith\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"Training camp is in full swing, and the battles have begun. While some have been derailed already—Jawaan Taylor can’t compete for right tackle right now because he’s out, and Michael Penix Jr. may not be fully cleared for a month—others are just getting going and offer plenty of intrigue. Here are three that we’ll be […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3462:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 29: A.J. Terrell Jr. #24 and Avieon Terrell #12 of the Atlanta Falcons warm up during training camp at IBM Performance Field on July 29, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTraining camp is in full swing, and the battles have begun. While some have been derailed already—Jawaan Taylor can’t compete for right tackle right now because he’s out, and Michael Penix Jr. may not be fully cleared for a month—others are just getting going and offer plenty of intrigue. \n\nHere are three that we’ll be monitoring throughout August. Please check out our roundtable and then let us know which positions and players you’re particularly keen to see in camp and preseason. \n\nNose Tackle\n\nSince we don’t see many man-for-man trades in the NFL, sending off Ruke Orhorhoro for Maason Smith got a bit more traction than it may have if, say, it happened now. The nose tackle position is not a done deal; LaCale London showed last season that he can make plays in limited snaps, logging five sacks, four QB hits, a pass deflection and a forced fumble with only 270 snaps.\n\nNot saying that London is anything particularly special; the nose tackle position is still likely in dire straits and will probably be addressed early in next year’s draft, but I do wonder if we may be able to get a bit of a surprise performance out of London or Smith as we head into training camp. —Saivion Mixson\n\nInside linebacker\n\nWith the quarterback battle on very uncertain footing, given the injuries piling up, this is the one that intrigues me most. \n\nThere are plenty of other worthy ones, but I’m most looking forward to seeing Christian Harris and Kendal Daniels duke it out for the starting job next to Divine Deablo. Harris has always had intriguing ability but hasn’t been consistent enough to make the most of it, while Daniels is fresh off a college career where he showed worthwhile potential. Both players fit the rough mold of what Jeff Ulbrich wants in terms of length, athleticism, and physicality, and if Daniels is healthy, it should be a fun one to watch. The only problem is the if with Daniels. –Dave Choate\n\nTight End\n\nIs Kyle Pitts’ job security still in doubt after his polarizing new deal? No. However, the return of Austin Hooper has put some pressure on Charlie Woerner.\n\nThe assumption with the hire of Keven Stefanski is that a 12-personnel (two tight ends, 2 wide receivers, and 1 running back) approach is going to be a staple of the offense, but who will be the tight end featured opposite Kyle Pitts the most? Hooper is the most well-rounded tight end in the room, while Woerner has always functioned as a 6th lineman. If the team wants more versatility out of their anticipated 12-personnel look, it seems that it would be Hooper’s job to lose, but Woerner has a cap hit nearly three times Hooper’s and is the superior blocker. It may not be the most highly anticipated battle, but it will give some insights about how this offense wants to attack defenses down to down. –Tre’shon Diaz\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785495600;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11559;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Penix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1386;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0cb61a6183d6066a8d69b6e1c70e62db\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Cowboys news: Recapping training camp practice #2\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/211524/recapping-training-camp-practice-oxnard-javonte-williams\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Day 2 Notes: Javonte Williams is being asked to do something he didn’t do enough of last year and more – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports The Cowboys offense has shined through two training camp practices. Javonte Williams as a pass catcher changes things There has been a clear focus […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8956:\"\n\n\n \n \n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/training-camp-day-2-notes-javonte-williams-jaydon-blue/\">Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Day 2 Notes: Javonte Williams is being asked to do something he didn’t do enough of last year and more – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports</a>\n\nThe Cowboys offense has shined through two training camp practices.\n\n\nJavonte Williams as a pass catcher changes things\n\n\n\nThere has been a clear focus by the Cowboys in these first couple of practices to develop the screen game, and that could be huge for the offense.\n\n\n\nGranted, screens can get predictable if you go about them the wrong way. Cowboys fans, media, and content creators know that all too well from years past. However, it has been a long time since running backs posed a legitimate threat in Dallas’ passing game, and that might change in 2026.\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys are trying to get Williams more involved as a receiver. One play stood out from Thursday’s practice: Dak Prescott found Williams on a screen, and safety Caleb Downs came crashing down as a blitzer. The full view wasn’t available, but it looked like Downs was caught off guard by the play.\n\n\n\nHere’s the thing about Williams as a pass catcher: if he can contribute in the receiving game, the value you’re getting out of him goes up a notch. Last season, as good as Williams was running the ball, he was a non-factor through the air. Out of 51 running backs with minimum targets, <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/league-strong-stance-javonte-williams-big-change-must-happen/\">Williams ranked dead last in EPA per target</a> and dead last in yards per route run. His success rate came in 48th out of 51. He was essentially a checkdown catcher who gave you a completion but no damage after the catch.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-points-thursday-s-quick-observations\">Practice Points: Thursday’s quick observations – DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nWhat stood out in Thursday’s practice?\n\n\nOXNARD, Calif. – Back at it for Thursday’s Day 2 of training camp, the Cowboys put together another spirited practice — even without pads coming on.\n\n\n\nThe offense continued to make plenty of plays, much like it did on Wednesday, but the defense responded and helped even things out. This team entered camp relatively healthy, which makes every rep that much more important as players try to get on the field as much as possible.\n\n\n\nHere are some quick observations from the Cowboys’ staff writers.\n\n\n\n4-2-88: The middle of the field has been friendly grounds for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to connect over the years, and the same was true on Thursday’s practice. Lamb was open on several occasions, and Prescott found him each time, allowing Lamb to turn the corner and finish plays that would’ve gone for chunk gains. Prescott was also able to get Jonathan Mingo involved in the middle of the field for a big gain, as Mingo fights for a spot on the 53-man roster. – (Tommy Yarrish)\n\n\n\nAdding Spice: After saying he’s feeling better than he did following his first foot surgery, Cowboys CB DaRon Bland had a strong practice highlighted by jumping a quick short route and breaking up a pass intended for Brevyn Spann-Ford. From there, you didn’t notice Bland too much, which is never a bad thing for defensive backs because it means they’re not getting picked on. Bland said Wednesday that his reps would be limited as he gets back into playing shape, but made the most of the work he saw on Thursday. – (Tommy Yarrish)\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49492624/cowboys-dak-prescott-not-going-shy-away-lofty-goals\">Cowboys’ Dak Prescott not shying away from setting lofty goals – Todd Archer, ESPN.com</a>\n\nDak Prescott has his eyes set on the Super Bowl in 2026. Is he right for doing so?\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys\">Dallas Cowboys</a> quarterback <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577417/dak-prescott\">Dak Prescott</a> isn’t afraid to let everybody know he carries big goals into 2026.\n\n\n\nPrescott wore a vintage T-shirt from the Cowboys’ last Super Bowl appearance — Super Bowl XXX in 1995 — when the team arrived in Oxnard, California, for training camp Monday. And while working out with skill players in Park City, Utah, before camp, Prescott came up with the anacronym GOTI, which stands for Greatest Offense There Is.\n\n\n\n“We want stuff in life a lot of times, but then when people start talking about it, you kind of hesitate. ‘Should I say that if they’re going to hold me to it?\'” Prescott said. “Well, absolutely. Playing in this organization, being in it 10 years, going into year 11, I’m not going to shy away from it. When you don’t have it, it sucks when you don’t get to play for it. When you’re watching other teams play in the playoffs, there’s nothing worse than that. And so, yeah, I said I’d be the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys when I was 6 years old and said I’d be in the NFL, and I got here.\n\n\n\n“A lot of things in my life, I said I’d do and I did it. And so why shy away from that now? Why shy away from asking people to hold me to the same standard that I believe that I can accomplish and this team can accomplish?”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/jaishawn-barham-6-surprise-dallas-cowboys-turning-heads-training-camp\">Jaishawn Barham & 6 Surprise Dallas Cowboys Turning Heads Early at Training Camp – Josh Sanchez, SI.com</a>\n\nA look at a few surprises early in training camp.\n\n\nJaishawn Barham, Linebacker\n\n\n\nNot enough great things can be said about third-rouond pick Jaishawn Barham. The former Michigan Wolverines star is a no-nonsense player whose physicality is jumping off of the screen, even without the team in pads.\n\n\n\nHe has also shown an incredible attention to detail. If Barham is not going through drills himself, he is getting up close and personal, paying attention to every word the coaches say.\n\n\n\nFans, media members, and even Brian Schottenheimer can’t help but turn their heads when Barham is taking reps.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211417/cornerback-daron-bland-shavon-revel-training-camp-healthy-injury\">CB DaRon Bland, Shavon Revel ‘feeling good’ at start of training camp – Brian Martin, Blogging the Boys</a>\n\nAll eyes are on the cornerback room in the first week of training camp.\n\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys spent the entire offseason attempting to upgrade the roster from top to bottom, and by most accounts they’ve succeeded. There are a few positions that may still need to be addressed at some point, but maybe cornerback will not be one.\n\n\n\nDating back to December when DaRon Bland was placed on injured reserve, there’s been some concerns about his long-term future in Dallas. This is due to the injuries he sustained to his left foot that has required offseason surgery in consecutive years. No one quite knew how he would bounce back from surgery No. 2, but early reports definitely sound encouraging.\n\n\n\nSeeing that No. 26 is the Cowboys most seasoned and proven CB on the entire roster, and someone who is expected to start, him already “feeling really good” right now and running with the first-team defense is amazing news. Now, he just needs to find a way to remain healthy and return to his 2023 form.\n\n\n\nAfter two rather disappointing seasons, it’s easy to forget how well Bland played back in 2023. He was an All-Pro and set the NFL record for pick-sixes in a season with five, plus led the league in total interceptions with nine. That production ultimately led to the four-year, $92 million contract he signed in 2025.\n\n\n\n\nDaily discussion question: Who is standing out to you so far from camp?<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211417/cornerback-daron-bland-shavon-revel-training-camp-healthy-injury\"> </a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785495600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Dallas Cowboys News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7588;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Javonte Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6118;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinnen Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1387;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2da211c403d346c059252cb278d221e2\";s:5:\"title\";s:86:\"Ja’Marr Chase discusses competitiveness from Jalen Davis and others in training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp/195113/jamarr-chase-jalen-davis\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"Everyone was talking about the training camp scuffle from Day 1 of camp for the Cincinnati Bengals. Some people were concerned that Zac Taylor was letting too much go. In reality, it was just players going out and competing against one another to get better. Ja’Marr Chase talked to the media after Day 2 of camp. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2213:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja\'marr Chase (1) runs a route during the first day of Cincinnati Bengals training camp at the Paycor Stadium practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nEveryone was talking about the training camp scuffle from Day 1 of camp for the <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\">Cincinnati Bengals</a>. Some people were concerned that Zac Taylor was letting too much go.\n\nIn reality, it was just players going out and competing against one another to get better.\n\nJa’Marr Chase talked to the media after Day 2 of camp. When asked if he liked seeing that type of fire from the defensive back,\n\n“A lot of competitiveness going on, and getting each other better. That’s what I want, exactly what I want. I never seen JD like that. It’s new. I like it. I think it makes them guys practice a little harder,” he said.\n\nThe “JD” he was referring to is expected nickel corner starter Jalen Davis. It isn’t surprising that a former undrafted free agent who has had to scratch and claw his way on the practice squad and roster would be out there with a bit of a chip on his shoulder. Davis mixed it up with Chase, but also with Mike Gesicki during day one of training camp.\n\nThe defense is looking to play with more of an edge this season, and Chase is happy about that. The Bengals will head into day three of their training camp on Friday.\n\n\n“That’s what I want … But I like it. I do like it, hell yeah.” – Ja’Marr Chase on yesterday’s scuffle with Jalen Davis<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengals</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/WCPO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WCPO</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ZGZ0VPTRuc\">https://t.co/ZGZ0VPTRuc</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/V2tgt6dllB\">pic.twitter.com/V2tgt6dllB</a>— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/CalebNoeTV/status/2082865178639577244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785493800;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1388;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0825d635e3a089a0797af84eff32f831\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Sean Payton sees a little Drew Brees in Bo Nix\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179831/sean-payton-sees-a-little-drew-brees-in-bo-nix\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"Good morning, Broncos Country! People always try to find comparisons and make connections. That is especially true in the wide world of sports. And it’s even truer when you have Sean Payton. As one of the best head coaches in the NFL and for one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, Payton brings a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2800:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos warms up before kickoff against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nPeople always try to find comparisons and make connections. \n\nThat is especially true in the wide world of sports. And it’s even truer when you have Sean Payton. \n\nAs one of the best head coaches in the NFL and for one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, Payton brings a unique perspective. Payton will present Drew Brees for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next week. \n\nOf course, Payton was asked about his years coaching Brees with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday. It makes sense given the success the two had and the relationship they built over their time together.\n\n\nOne day at a time. 😤 <a href=\"https://t.co/Wu7BnICusZ\">pic.twitter.com/Wu7BnICusZ</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2082951377274192265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nRegarding the Denver Broncos, Payton was asked about Brees and Bo Nix. Hence, the comparison and connection referenced earlier.\n\nPayton said about Brees and Nix:\n\n“I think that No. 1, they were high-volume college players. He (Brees) played a lot of snaps at Purdue. I would say the immediate, just analytical statistical number would be the accuracy numbers. From an NFL perspective, he’ll go down as the most accurate passer in the history of the league, and, collegiately, he was at Purdue. I think historically speaking, Bo was the most accurate college passer when you look at a lot of numbers, so that would be the first. \n\n“(It’s) a tough comparison for anybody in their (third) year, but that would just be the beginning. Their personalities are different, of course, but their accuracy and their positioning of the ball is certainly noticed.”\n\nNix has a long way to go before he’s in the discussion with Brees.\n\nHowever, Nix is on the right path after his first two seasons in the league. Coming off an ankle injury after one of the best wins in franchise history is an interesting element to the coming season. \n\nWe’ll see what the future holds, but it’s going to be fun to see Nix’s continued development and growth this season and going forward. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785492000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";i:1;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1389;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"585f8416177e1cd2485ce9966cc7362f\";s:5:\"title\";s:31:\"The Bear’s Den, July 31, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/119718/chicago-bears-den-july-31-2026-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:352:\"THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS The Chicago Bears offense leads the way early on in camp, a radical departure for this franchise It sparked a pretty impressive day for the offense, with Williams connecting often with Raymond and Luther Burden III, as the second-year receiver showed off his run-after-catch ability down the left sideline for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14485:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Austin Booker #94 and Grady Jarrett #50 of the Chicago Bears tackle Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL wild card football game at Solider Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7481023/2026/07/30/bears-wide-receivers-caleb-williams-training-camp/?unlocked_article_code=1.1lA.pyD-.v4gSGYpmeEW0&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share\">The Chicago Bears offense leads the way early on in camp, a radical departure for this franchise</a>\n\nIt sparked a pretty impressive day for the offense, with Williams connecting often with Raymond and Luther Burden III, as the second-year receiver showed off his run-after-catch ability down the left sideline for a long gain later in practice. Free article on The Atheletic.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/30/bears-training-camp-luther-burden-wide-receiver-buzz-builds-second-year-tricky-ryan-poles-ben-johnson-caleb-williams-nfl\">Buzz builds for Bears’ Luther Burden, even as 2nd-year WR leaps have proven tricky</a>\n\nThe narrative makes sense, intellectually — after having to learn the playbook as a rookie, receivers grow more comfortable in Year 2. They know what’s expected of them on and off the field. They put up better numbers. Recent history, though, has said otherwise.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/30/bears-wr-rome-odunze-backtracks-on-new-normal-comment-says-foot-is-completely-fine\">Bears WR Rome Odunze backtracks on ‘new normal’ comment, says foot is ‘completely fine’</a>\n\nI think he explains it more than backtracks, but he says the foot is good to go so that’s what matters.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/30/bears-training-camp-report-practice-no-2\">Bears Training Camp Report: Practice No. 2</a>\n\nQuarterback Caleb Williams was sharp, including on an impressive deep throw, and the offense at large seemed to be running smoothly.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/30/savannah-bananas-bears-chairman-george-mccaskey-umpired-wrigley-field-series-nfl\">Bears boss George McCaskey umpired for Savannah Bananas at Wrigley Field</a>\n\nMcCaskey got quite the warmup for training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/30/chicago-bears-training-camp-report-caleb-williams/\">Chicago Bears training camp report: Caleb Williams and offense off to smooth start a year after growing pains</a>\n\nCaleb Williams launched a deep ball that landed perfectly in stride for Kalif Raymond. Tribune article.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/30/chicago-bears-rome-odunze-foot-new-normal/\">Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze says his ‘foot feels great’ — clarifying his ‘new normal’ comment</a>\n\nChicago Bears WR Rome Odunze wanted to make clear that his foot is not an issue. Tribune article.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/chicago-bears-taking-running-game-to-the-next-level-by-preaching-urgency-and-evolution-288604507/\">Bears taking running game to the next level by preaching urgency and evolution</a>\n\nThe Chicago Bears see the running game taking another step forward, despite some changes to the offensive line.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/chicago-bears-training-camp-notebook-730-rome-odunze-gets-vote-of-confidence-288600520/\">Chicago Bears Training Camp Notebook 7/30: Rome Odunze gets vote of confidence</a>\n\nReport from 247 sports.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/ahead-of-pivotal-year-two-colston-loveland-making-big-strides-in-chicago-bears-training-camp--288601899/\">Ahead of pivotal year two, Colston Loveland making big strides in training camp</a>\n\nEverybody’s noticing it.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/excitement-surrounds-chicago-bears-wr-luther-burden-iii-in-training-camp-288582644/\">Excitement surrounds Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III</a>\n\nLuther as well.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deebo-samuel-returns-to-the-49ers-on-a-one-year-deal\">Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a one-year deal</a>\n\nPerhaps he can hang out with Brandon Aiyuk. No? Well, probably not.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/george-pickens-appreciates-jerry-jones-kind-words\">George Pickens appreciates Jerry Jones’ kind words</a>\n\nJerry Jones. Kind words. Not something we expect to hear.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-rb-derrick-henry-has-no-thoughts-of-retirement\">Ravens RB Derrick Henry has no thoughts of retirement</a>\n\nGood on him.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/t-j-watt-embracing-a-chance-to-play-both-sides-youre-going-to-see-us-move-around\">T.J. Watt embracing a chance to play both sides: You’re going to see us move around</a>\n\nPresented without comment. \n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/packers-to-sign-wr-kaden-prather\">Packers to sign WR Kaden Prather</a>\n\nUFL to Cheez-It. Poor fella.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chris-olave-agrees-to-four-year-extension-with-saints\">Chris Olave agrees to four-year extension with Saints</a>\n\nJustin’s former teammate gets paid.\n\nIN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119720/caleb-williams-chicago-bears-offense-wins-the-day-still-no-pads-though\">Chicago Bears offense ‘wins’ the day (still no pads though)</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119710/chicago-bears-rome-odunze-clarifies-his-new-normal-comment-im-completely-fine\">Rome Odunze Clarifies his new normal comment – “I’m completely fine”</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-salary-cap/119662/cash-stash-or-slash-darnell-wrights-potential-contract-extension\">Cash, Stash, or Slash: Darnell Wright’s potential contract extension</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119102/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-tight-end-cole-kmet-colston-loveland\">Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Tight end</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119626/battle-of-the-hawgs-preview-for-the-chicago-bears-training-camp-battle-at-center\">Battle of the Hawgs – Preview for the Chicago Bears’ Training Camp Battle at Center</a>\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMXAZtZvYznksYB2z5cMDjA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2nd City Gridiron</a> is our video home! 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Here are the stories you need to know about after Day 2 of Giants training camp. For Jaxson Dart, it’s time to flip the switch at Giants training camp | The Record WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. − The road from good to greatness for quarterbacks is often not paved […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7509:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about after Day 2 of Giants training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/30/jaxson-dart-giants-training-camp-development/91104625007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z113932p001150l004150c001150e1103xxv113932d--58--b--58--&gca-ft=154&gca-ds=sophi\">For Jaxson Dart, it’s time to flip the switch at Giants training camp | The Record</a>\n\n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. − The road from good to greatness for quarterbacks is often not paved with perfection on the practice fields, and especially during the summer.\n\n\n\nThat’s something Jaxson Dart has come to appreciate, but it’s not easy. Aaron Rodgers has always encouraged young quarterbacks to take more risks in practice.\n\n\nNew patches for Giants practice jerseys\n\n\nJohn Harbaugh explains the jersey patches the Giants\' players wore in practice today: <a href=\"https://t.co/yVOet3kl3N\">pic.twitter.com/yVOet3kl3N</a>— SNY Giants (@SNYGiants) <a href=\"https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/2082910248864456960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49480176/2026-nfl-season-second-year-sophomore-qbs-ward-dart-shough-sanders\">2026 NFL season: How Ward, Dart, Shough, Sanders can improve | ESPN.com</a>\n\n\nJaxson Dart, New York Giants Where he could get better: Consistency. Dart is an extremely frustrating watch. He has very little consistency to his process as a thrower and a pocket manager. His feet are frequently disconnected from the ground, which affects the timing of his throws and delays his reaction to pressure. His lower-body mechanics change willy-nilly, and he often looks like a kid alone on a basketball court attempting pretend buzzer-beaters, lurching to launch from odd angles for no apparent reason.\n\n\n\nI’m confident there’s a quality starting QB somewhere in Dart’s game, but it’ll take quite a bit of development to get him there. The good news is that a steady hand is at the mast. With new head coach John Harbaugh comes a legacy of quality Ravens teams. He’ll buy Dart time to grow, as the Giants should improve in all three phases under Harbaugh’s experienced gaze. The offensive brain trust has some worrying names — Matt Nagy, Brian Callahan and Greg Roman — but all three are experienced coaches who should be able to impress upon Dart the importance of a consistent process to create predictable results. Until then, Dart is still more theory than practice.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/jaxson-dart-has-his-missing-piece-of-the-giants-offensive-puzzle/\">Jaxson Dart has his missing piece of the Giants’ offensive puzzle | New York Post</a>\n\n\nThe first practice of the John Harbaugh Era had ended, and there was a bare-chested Jaxson Dart tossing footballs to Malik Nabers.\n\n\n\nThe vision of the young Giants franchise quarterback having the chance to target the electric Go-To Guy he had on the field with him as a rookie for a mere 23 snaps makes Dart’s heart, and Harbaugh’s heart, and the hearts of all Giants fans, sing with joy, and allows all of them to dream, and dream big.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/malik-nabers-aura-giants-open-training-camp\">Even in limited capacity, Malik Nabers brings ‘aura’ as Giants open training camp | SNY.tv</a>\n\n\nHope, rejuvenated. It had been 304 days since Nabers tore his ACL and lateral meniscus. Confidence that he would return for the start of the 2026-27 season had waned in the months since. But seeing Nabers there with his quarterback, hours after he took part in individual drills, changed that outlook.\n\n\n\nThere is now justified optimism that the two will share the field against Dallas in 46 days. “There is an aura that he has on the field that is exhilarating,” Dart said. “It’s ‘Leek.’”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/veteran-dt-johnathan-hankins-retires\">Veteran DT Johnathan Hankins retires | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\nVeteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins has hung up his cleats. Hankins, 34, told Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report that he is retiring after 12 seasons. A second-round pick of the Giants, he also played for the Colts, Raiders and Cowboys. Hankins appeared in 169 career games and was among the league’s premier run-stuffing interior defensive linemen, with 433 tackles, including 44 for loss.\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166252/training-camp-report-winners-losers-more-takeaways-from-day-2\">NY Giants training camp report: Abdul Carter, Giants fans win the day</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166334/training-camp-abdul-carter-big-day-andrew-thomas\">Abdul Carter’s big day excites everyone, except Andrew Thomas</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166228/training-camp-2026-live-updates-highlights-news-day-2-fans-west-virginia\">Giants training camp 2026: Live updates, Day 2 — the fans are here!</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166122/joe-schoen-on-cam-skattebo-backflip-id-rather-him-not-do-that\">Joe Schoen on Cam Skattebo’s backflip: ‘I’d rather him not do that’</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166181/ny-giants-qb-jaxson-dart-trying-to-continue-to-grow-in-year-2\">Jaxson Dart ‘trying to continue to grow’ in Year 2 as Giants quarterback</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166249/brian-burns-training-camp-should-be-hard-greenbrier-resort\">NY Giants Brian Burns: ‘Camp should be hard’ — even at a swanky resort</a>\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nNOTE: We will occasionally drop good Feed posts into the links. Your recommendations will help determine that.\n\nSubmit a question\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785492000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1391;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bd080eb572278d97b0738507b7faa385\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Battle Red Newswire: Friday July 31, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-news/76810/battle-red-newswire-friday-july-31-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"Houston Texans News Day 2 Brings Dimes, Defense and New Names to Watch | Harris Hits (HoustonTexans.com) Texans training camp notes: Tank Dell sits and a vote for grass turf (Houston Chronicle) Jake Hansen left Texans practice on a cart. 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(Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) \n\n<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/\">Houston Texans</a> News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstontexans.com/news/day-2-brings-dimes-defense-and-new-names-to-watch-harris-hits\">Day 2 Brings Dimes, Defense and New Names to Watch | Harris Hits</a> (HoustonTexans.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-texans-training-camp-22365101.php\">Texans training camp notes: Tank Dell sits and a vote for grass turf</a> (Houston Chronicle)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/training-camp-observations-injury-22366877.php\">Jake Hansen left Texans practice on a cart. What it means for the defense</a> (Houston Chronicle)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/onsi/texans-work-out-two-rbs-including-former-700-yard-rusher\">Texans Work Out Two RBs, Including Former 700-Yard Rusher</a> (Sports Illustrated)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/c-j-stroud-on-his-contract-im-focused-on-ball-holding-down-my-end-of-the-bargain\">C.J. 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NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport was first to report the news of the agreement.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201870-insider-reasonable-expect-pearsall-season/\">49ers insider: It’s reasonable to expect Ricky Pearsall to miss the 2026 season</a> “If they had decided to have the surgery, say in February or March or whenever, you’re not giving it the full time to recover on its own, but also you’re probably going to miss the season anyway,” Maiocco said. “So I think that they made a calculated attempt to hope that thing would heal on its own, like it often does. And once it didn’t, or it hasn’t, now it’s time for the 49ers and Ricky Pearsall to decide what they want to do.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/raheem-morris-defense-22365720.php\">Raheem Morris is giving 49ers’ defense a makeover: ‘I think everything’s different’ (paywall)</a> “I think everything’s different,” Williams said. “We’ve been going against the same defense in a team environment since I’ve been here. It’s always been the four-down front.”\n\nEarly signs of a defensive makeover under new 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris have been hard to miss. Five-man fronts. Sticky coverage. Disguised shells. \n\n“I was talking to Fred about that,” quarterback Brock Purdy said. “Like it’s just, it is different. In camp, it’s usually the four-down traditional stud defensive lineman with three linebackers and a strong quarter shell defense. Now it’s like, all right, we got five down. He gives us all these different kinds of looks and the shell’s always changing. Raheem’s done a good job with, I think, trying to disguise things against the quarterback but also the techniques that the DBs are playing with now, too, that’s a whole other thing.”\n\n….A big emphasis for Morris since the spring has been about affording his players enough schematic simplicity to play fast. Saleh preached the same thing last season. Returning cornerback Renardo Green was asked about the differences, as the incumbent starter at a position that Morris has specifically coached before across multiple stops as an assistant.\n\n“It’s easier to play faster,” Green said as a credit to Morris, “and I feel like he’s finer, more detailed with just realistic things. It’s a lot less thinking.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201875-49ers-three-running-jordan-injury/\">49ers work out three running backs after Jordan James injury</a> “Blackshear entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in 2022 but has spent his regular-season career with the Carolina Panthers. Over 41 games (two starts), he has rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns while adding 16 receptions for 138 receiving yards.\n\nThe Chicago Bears selected Herbert in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 63 career games, making 13 starts, and has rushed for 1,957 yards and nine touchdowns. Herbert has also caught 54 passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns during stints with the Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, and New York Jets.\n\nWright signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent and has appeared in four career games with the Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has totaled six rushing yards on three carries.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201880-49ers-training-practice-schedule-availability/\">49ers training camp Week 2: Full practice schedule, media availability, and key dates</a> “Friday, July 31 10:10 a.m. – Practice Following practice – Chris Foerster and player press conferences\n\nSaturday, August 1 10:10 a.m. – Practice Following practice – Raheem Morris and player press conferences\n\nSunday, August 2 Walk-through – No media availability\n\nMonday, August 3 10:10 a.m. – Practice After practice – Brant Boyer and player press conferences\n\nTuesday, August 4 Players’ day off – No media availability”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785488700;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:54:\"Golden Nuggets: San Francisco 49ers daily news roundup\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1393;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c89ff5e77dcb48b3530d946fb57787bc\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Kayshon Boutte staying focused amid Patriots trade rumors\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132129/kayshon-boutte-focus-trade-rumors\";s:11:\"description\";s:289:\"Kayshon Boutte knows his future may not be in New England. But for now, the wide receiver is focused on where his feet are. “I think my main focus is just that I’m here today. If I’m somewhere else next week or the week after, I mean that’s kinda what it is. That’s part of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3240:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (9) walks to the practice field at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nKayshon Boutte knows his future may not be in New England.\n\nBut for now, the wide receiver is focused on where his feet are.\n\n“I think my main focus is just that I’m here today. If I’m somewhere else next week or the week after, I mean that’s kinda what it is. That’s part of the business,” Boutte said.\n\nBoutte has gotten off to a strong start in training camp, hauling in a highlight-reel deep catch from Drake Maye in each of the team’s first three competitive practices.\n\nHis ability to block out the noise and perform on the practice fields has earned him praise by head coach Mike Vrabel and his teammates.\n\n“I think my attitude. I mean, we all hear a lot of the stuff that’s going on,” Boutte said. “I’m taking every day, day-by-day, not thinking about what’s next.”\n\nAfter acquiring A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason, Boutte entered camp lower on the Patriots’ wide receiver depth chart. That room also features Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas and second-year receivers Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III, who each made highlight-reel grabs during <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132127/patriots-training-camp-recap-drake-maye-a-j-brown-connection-comes-to-life\">Thursday’s practice</a>.\n\n“Me and Kyle were talking about it yesterday, don’t worry about the next guy,” Boutte said. “Everybody’s going to make plays. Don’t let that affect your opportunities.”\n\nFollowing his second straight 500-yard season, Boutte again found his name in trade speculation this offseason as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.\n\nWith the Patriots adding veterans to the room and the 24-year-old looking toward his first significant payday, the two sides could ultimately decide that a fresh start is the best outcome.\n\n“I love having depth, but I would say that we’re always going to try to look to improve, whether that’s by adding draft capital, obtaining a player or keeping the guys we have. We want to try to provide competition throughout the roster at each position. I think that’s something that’s critical,” Vrabel said. \n\n“I think that’s what good teams do every year, year in and year out, that they’re making the roster as competitive as possible. 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Earlier on Thursday, we asked what <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/160825/3-training-camp-notes-from-day-3-of-49ers-practice-whats-deebo-samuel-up-to\">Deebo was up to</a>. We’re about to find out.\n\nThe “up to” $7 million is important, as it’s a sign that Samuel signed an incentive-laden deal where he’ll have to reach specific benchmarks to earn the full $7 million.\n\nDeebo needs no introduction. He spent the entirety of his career in the Bay Area before a one-year stint with the Commanders last year. Samuel saw more targets last season than he had since 2021. He finished the season with 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns.\n\nMost of Deebo’s targets came near the line of scrimmage. His average air yards per target was the lowest since 2022, at 5.3. Of those 99 targets, 67 came under 10 yards.\n\nWashington used Samuel primarily as a slot receiver. He ran 260 routes in the slot, compared to 141 out wide. 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Mine is Malik Benson in Raiders camp. Talented WR taken in the 6th round splitting first team reps in a Raiders WR room that’s completely unsettled. He, Bech, and Thornton are virtually all the same age (they all turn 24 during the season). Strong OTA\'s and start to camp, and if he can continue proving himself then he has a chance to start as a top pass-catcher for the team. submitted by /u/Wooden-Display-7823 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:773:\"Who\'s your guy? Mine is Malik Benson in Raiders camp. Talented WR taken in the 6th round splitting first team reps in a Raiders WR room that’s completely unsettled. He, Bech, and Thornton are virtually all the same age (they all turn 24 during the season). 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Signing bonus: $22.5 million.2. 2026 base salary: $1.145 million, fully guaranteed.3. 2026 <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jalen-carters-deal-has-a-250-000-annual-weight-bonus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weight bonus</a>: $250,000, fully guaranteed (but must be earned).4. 2027 option bonus: $14.94557 million, fully guaranteed.5. 2027 offseason workout bonus: $500,000, fully guaranteed (but must be earned).6. 2027 base salary: $1.26 million, fully guaranteed.7. 2027 weight bonus: $250,000, fully guaranteed (but must be earned).8. 2028 option bonus: $27.435 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2027.9. 2028 offseason workout bonus: $500,000, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2027.10. 2028 base salary: $1.305 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2027.11. 2028 per-game roster bonus: $510,000 total, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2027.12. 2028 weight bonus: $250,000, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2027.13. 2029 option bonus: $33.39 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2028.14. 2029 offseason workout bonus: $500,000, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2028.15. 2029 base salary: $1.35 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2028.16. 2029 per-game roster bonus: $510,000 total, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2028.17. 2029 weight bonus: $250,000, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed in March 2028.18. 2030 option bonus: $35.26 million.19. 2030 offseason workout bonus: $500,000.20. 2030 base salary: $1.48 million.21. 2030 per-game roster bonus: $510,000 total.22. 2030 weight bonus: $250,000.23. 2031 option bonus: $35.215 million.24. 2031 offseason workout bonus: $500,000.25. 2031 base salary: $1.525 million.26. 2031 per-game roster bonus: $510,000 total.27. 2031 weight bonus: $250,000.The four-year extension has a base value of $152 million, for a new-money average of $38 million per year.The contract includes a $4 million escalator for 2030 and a $4 million escalator for 2031, pushing the total potential value to $160 million.With two remaining years and a payout of $30.85057 million, the total base value over six years is $182.85057 million. 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The WR spoke to reporters after the Eagles’ first training camp practice, and gave some insights into how new OC Sean Mannion is handling the responsibility.\n\n\n“I think he’s doing a tremendous job getting everybody up to speed, helping everybody understand the small details of the offense.”\n\n\nTraining camp is a really important time to learn more about a new play-caller, and Smith talked a bit about some of the things he focuses on when working with someone new.\n\n\n“Biggest thing is understand his flow, how he’s going to call it, the new terminology and things like that. I think that’s the biggest thing about it — when you kinda don’t know what the flow is, you kinda don’t know what to expect, you have to grow and learn. 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Howie Roseman said he has <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/howie-roseman-no-hesitation-about-extending-jalen-carter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no off-field concerns</a> about the player.Based on the contract details, the team has at least one.Per a source with knowledge of the terms, Carter\'s contract contains an annual \"weight bonus\" in the amount of $250,000.The weight limit, and the timing for compliance, aren\'t currently known. Carter is officially listed at 314 pounds. That was his weight at the 2023 Scouting Combine. 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(Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears beat reporters were all pretty much in agreement in their praise for the offense on day two of training camp practice. \n\n“Good day overall for the offense,” shared Bear Reports’ Zack Pearson, who had a nice <a href=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2082847392655708584\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2082847392655708584\">recap thread</a> about the day.\n\n“Massive day for Luther Burden, he was the most targeted receiver on the field,” <a href=\"https://x.com/Devan_Kaney/status/2082849107115126993\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/Devan_Kaney/status/2082849107115126993\">wrote</a> FOX32’s Devan Kaney. “Caleb Williams looked great, completing the majority of his passes.”\n\nCHGO’s Adam Hoge <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamHoge/status/2082847955803869357\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/AdamHoge/status/2082847955803869357\">shared</a> that it was “One of Caleb Williams’ better practices. Well over 70% today. Only 4 incompletions all day in 7-on-7/team, and two were tipped at the line.”\n\nThe Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs <a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2082849804942442589\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2082849804942442589\">highlighted</a> a “Nifty diving catch by Colston Loveland with LB Devin Bush in tight coverage for 20 yds in 11/11. Dart of a throw by CW.”\n\nAnd yes, the Bears are just practicing in shorts and shells, but it’s 100% better to hear positive reports about the offense than negative ones. \n\nThat said, if our favorite team’s offense is showing out, that means our favorite team’s defense is not. However, we won’t know how the team truly shapes up until week one of the regular season, so brace yourself for plenty of ups and downs throughout camp, and don’t get too high or too low over practice reports. \n\nA few other nuggets from the day. \n\nWideout Rome Odunze has looked sharp over the past two days, and in case you missed it, he discussed his health after so many people overreacted to his “new normal” comments from several weeks ago. (<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119710/chicago-bears-rome-odunze-clarifies-his-new-normal-comment-im-completely-fine\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119710/chicago-bears-rome-odunze-clarifies-his-new-normal-comment-im-completely-fine\">link</a>)\n\nRunning back Kyle Monangai was the only player not on an injury list to miss practice, and no one could determine why—my advice: don’t overreact. \n\nRookie tight end Sam Roush got some run with the ones. (<a href=\"https://x.com/sean_hammond/status/2082848529622434271\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/sean_hammond/status/2082848529622434271\">link</a>)\n\nBraxton Jones was with the ones at left tackle (I expect this is just what it is now), with Jedrick Wills Jr. getting a few reps there, but mostly he was splitting reps with the twos with Kiran Amegadjie. (<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2082849047560196136\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2082849047560196136\">link</a>) (<a href=\"https://x.com/sean_hammond/status/2082849934953369905\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/sean_hammond/status/2082849934953369905\">link</a>) \n\nTheo Benedet appears to only be backing up at right tackle, and Cairo Santos was perfect on field goals with his long snappers, Luke Elkin and Beau Gardner, splitting reps. (<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2082849047560196136\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2082849047560196136\">link</a>)\n\nThe nickelback was Jaylon Jones and Cam Lewis, with Josh Blackwell backing up. (<a href=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2082848042730889322\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2082848042730889322\">link</a>)\n\nAnd a few videos from the day.\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/CALEBcsw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CALEBcsw</a> launched it 🚀 <a href=\"https://t.co/0xg6YpFSW7\">pic.twitter.com/0xg6YpFSW7</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2082951757563392029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nKalif Raymond has been impressive since OTA’s in mini camp and he’s picking up right where he left off. He’s quick he’s fast he shifty he catches the ball. Well, he’s gonna be a weapon this year. He was the player of the day today. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ChicagoBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ChicagoBears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/mhZQOiv9WO\">pic.twitter.com/mhZQOiv9WO</a>— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) <a href=\"https://x.com/clayharbs82/status/2082890228419657970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWe got weapons 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/FwNrEXgrRf\">pic.twitter.com/FwNrEXgrRf</a>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2082928337618366595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLuther Burden reps👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/atHwQdNTVb\">pic.twitter.com/atHwQdNTVb</a>— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) <a href=\"https://x.com/CHGO_Bears/status/2082869495610130897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGonna be so excited to see what Logan Jones Can Do <a href=\"https://t.co/EKHU0f8VAv\">pic.twitter.com/EKHU0f8VAv</a>— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatTheDesigner/status/2082951715611906516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nD\'Andre Swift has had a solid couple of days. 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Only this time around, we arguably saw a crisper Daniel Jones among other tidbits from the day: \n\n\nColts Day 2: Daniel Jones sharp.Opens 3/3 in team, 5/5 in 7 on 7,— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) <a href=\"https://x.com/mchappell51/status/2082838038401450385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nColts LB Austin Ajiake Makes a Big Play \n\n\nDaniel Jones makes his first mistake of camp. Doesn’t see Austin Ajiake and throws it right to him. Would’ve been a pick 6. Great pressure from Laiatu Latu on this play also.— Angela Moryan (@AngelaMoryanTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/AngelaMoryanTV/status/2082842421033848985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nCB Justin Walley Hasn’t Skipped Beat\n\n\nDaniel Jones with a really nice thrown deep ball intended for Josh Downs. Excellent play by Justin Walley in coverage to break it up. Really nice to have him back healthy. 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Here are some of the winners and losers, as well as other takeaways. Winners Abdul […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6509:\"\n\n\n \n Fans watch practice Thursday at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Abdul Carter was dominant, Malik Nabers worked again, Kayvon Thibodeaux made an impact, and fans had fun on a beautiful West Virginia day as the New York Giants held their second practice of training camp.\n\nHere are some of the winners and losers, as well as other takeaways.\n\nWinners\n\nAbdul Carter — Carter got the better of Andrew Thomas on Thursday, and let everybody know about it. [<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166334/training-camp-abdul-carter-big-day-andrew-thomas\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166334/training-camp-abdul-carter-big-day-andrew-thomas\">More about Carter’s big day</a>]\n\nBraxton Berrios — The veteran wide receiver/return man made several catches on Wednesday. He backed that up with another productive day on Thursday. Berrios is making an early impression in the competition for one of the final roster spots.\n\nDominic Zvada — There were no placekicking sessions in Thursday’s workout. On the final play of practice, though, Zvada walked on and drilled a 57-yard field goal after the ball had been clocked by backup quarterback Brandon Allen with :01 left on the clock. Score one for the undrafted free agent in his competition with Ben Sauls.\n\nLeki Fotu — The journeyman defensive tackle had a disruptive day. Fotu had a tackle for loss and was in the backfield on a handful of other occasions.\n\nMalik Nabers — The star wide receiver was on the field for a second straight day during individual drills. Every day that Nabers practices is a win for both him and the Giants.\n\nKayvon Thibodeaux — For the second straight day, Thibodeaux made an impact play. This time, Thibodeaux picked off a Jameis Winston pass at the line of scrimmage and took it to the house for a score. Thibodeaux has been working with the second team, but head coach John Harbaugh said he does not consider him a backup.\n\n“He knows he’s going to play a bunch,” Harbaugh said. “We have three starters outside the linebacker. Those are all starting football players. Slice it how you want.”\n\nGiants fans — This was the first practice attended by fans, and it happened on a gorgeous, sunny, comfortable day here in West Virginia. \n\nLosers\n\nBen Barten — The Turk came for the undrafted free agent defensive tackle on Thursday, as he was cut and replaced on the roster by linebacker Anfernee Orji.\n\nTheo Johnson — The third-year tight end, who has had an issue with drops over his first two seasons, dropped a pass for the second straight day. \n\nDante Miller — ‘Turbo’ fumbled after catching a short pass from Jameis Winston, with the result being a scoop-and-score for linebacker Micah McFadden.\n\nWalk-throughs? What walk-throughs?\n\nOne thing we have seen is that Harbaugh doesn’t believe in using a bunch of walk-through or install periods. After early special teams and individual work, the rest of practice the first two days has been full-speed 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 work. 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The deal was first reported by ESPN/NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport. He was traded to the Commanders last year, for a 2025 fifth-round pick, to be their No. 2 behind Terry McLaurin, but ended the season […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2333:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nDeebo Samuel has reportedly signed a 1-year deal to return to the San Francisco 49ers team that drafted him. \n\nThe deal was first reported by <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2082996866770203061?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESPN/NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport</a>. \n\nHe was <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-trade-for-wr-deebo-samuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traded to the Commanders last year</a>, for a 2025 fifth-round pick, to be their No. 2 behind Terry McLaurin, but ended the season as the most productive receiver due to McLaurin missing time. Samuel had <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SamuDe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">72 receptions for 727 yards and 5 TDs</a>, along with 17 rushes for 75 yards and another score in 16 games. Deebo was an effective kick returner as well, returning 15 kicks for a 30.1 yards/return average. Washington wasn’t expected to re-sign him, and now that option is off the table with him returning to San Francisco.\n\n\nWasn’t going to be an option here. Washington continues to monitor Stefon Diggs. Does not appear any other FA WR is a legit option. <a href=\"https://t.co/mbOJlqMaP7\">https://t.co/mbOJlqMaP7</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2082999952771297461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Commanders could still be looking to add another veteran wide receiver to the roster to pair with McLaurin, or go with the mix of youth and veterans already on the team. ESPN’s John Keim noted that Washington continues to monitor the Stefon Diggs situation, but doesn’t seem to be interested in any other free agents. \n\nDiggs has been dealing with some legal issues this offseason, but has kept the Washington option open. <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-at-least-five-teams-have-checked-in-on-stefon-diggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five teams have reportedly been checking in on Diggs</a>, with the Commanders being one of them.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785461400;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1406;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a51940536924a2950a3b43af000b79b8\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a one-year deal\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deebo-samuel-returns-to-the-49ers-on-a-one-year-deal\";s:11:\"description\";s:55:\"It\'s reportedly a one-year deal worth up to $7 million.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2739:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_deebo49ers_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"200834\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_deebo49ers_260731\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_deebo49ers_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"Deebo returning to 49ers is a \'good fit\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/deebo-samuel-returning-to-san-francisco-49ers-is-a-good-fit\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T13:00:29Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n At a time when a 49ers receiver badly wants to join the Commanders, a former Commanders receiver is rejoining the 49ers.Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Deebo Samuel is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2082996866770203061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">returning to San Francisco</a>. It\'s a one-year deal worth up to $7 million. (The base value has not yet been disclosed.)A second-round pick of the 49ers in 2019, Samuel became a first-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowler in his third season, with 1,405 receiving yards and 365 rushing yards in 2021. Things got ugly between Samuel and the 49ers in the 2022 offseason, with Samuel asking to be traded. He eventually signed a three-year, $73.5 million extension.Before the final year of the deal in 2025, the 49ers traded Samuel to the Commanders for a fifth-round pick. He also agreed to a reduced contract, with a $17 million base salary and up to $3 milion in incentives.With 2024 first-rounder Ricky Pearsall\'s season in doubt due to the lingering effects of a knee injury, the 49ers needed help at the position. Samuel joins a depth chart that includes Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, De\'Zhaun Stribling, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowling, and Demarcus Robinson.Samuel, 30, has one career 1,000-yard season. 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Can they back it up?Dak Prescott showed up to training camp wearing a Super Bowl XXX championship T-shirt. That\'s the last Super Bowl the franchise won, which came more than 30 years ago. \"It\'s just a manifesting thing,\" Prescott said Thursday, via Fox 4. \"Going into year 11, I\'m <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-cowboys-training-camp-dak-prescott-talks-super-bowl-goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not going to shy away</a> from it. When you don\'t have it, it sucks.\"Why shy away from that now? Why shy away from asking people to hold me to the same standard that I believe I can accomplish and that this team can accomplish?\"Prescott also revealed the nickname for the team\'s offense this season: GOTI. It stands for: Greatest Offense There Is.Prescott presented the idea to the offensive skill players during their annual bonding trip, which this summer was held in Park City, Utah. 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Lane flashed both of those traits on the second day of training […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3252:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Ownings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane (6) stretches during practice at the Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Baltimore Ravens were not shy about their priorities in the 2026 NFL Draft. Taking 6-foot-4 Ja’Kobi Lane and 6-foot-2 Elijah Sarratt with back-to-back picks made it clear they wanted to add some size and contested catch ability to their wide receiver room. \n\nLane flashed both of those traits on the second day of training camp. He made a few catches in the middle of the field, including a leaping grab over Marlon Humphrey during 7-on-7 work:\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/Lj_era8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Lj_era8</a> ➡️ <a href=\"https://x.com/cantGuardJak1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cantGuardJak1</a> 😮‍💨 <a href=\"https://t.co/vJoRj6S2ew\">pic.twitter.com/vJoRj6S2ew</a>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ravens/status/2082880111192297620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nA few plays later, Jackson targeted Lane on a similar play, this time with an even higher ball. Lane could not get up and over Jaylinn Hawkins to reel it in, but it serves as an example of the early trust the rookie wideout has earned from his MVP quarterback. \n\nDeveloping chemistry with Jackson has been a make-or-break task for the Ravens’ young receivers over the years. After practice, Zay Flowers, perhaps the best example of that, noted that Lane’s catches represented Jackson’s ability to adjust to his pass-catchers.\n\n“He knows Ja’Kobi is going to make tough catches, like in the middle of the field today,” Flowers said. “He threw it high, he knew Ja’Kobi was going to get it.” \n\nBut, to play devil’s advocate, Lane’s ability to high-point the ball has never been in doubt. It is all over his college film. His slim frame and play strength, though, are legitimate concerns, especially considering how his size limits his route-running. He will need to not just go up and get the football, but come down with it as well, through contact. 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There are a few positions that may still need to be addressed at some point, but maybe cornerback will not be one. Dating back to December when DaRon Bland was placed on injured […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4092:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys spent the entire offseason attempting to upgrade the roster from top to bottom, and by most accounts they’ve succeeded. There are a few positions that may still need to be addressed at some point, but maybe cornerback will not be one.\n\nDating back to December when DaRon Bland was placed on injured reserve, there’s been some concerns about his long-term future in Dallas. This is due to the injuries he sustained to his left foot that has required offseason surgery in consecutive years. No one quite knew how he would bounce back from surgery No. 2, but early reports definitely sound encouraging.\n\n\nDaRon Bland was a full participant in the first training camp practice and here’s what he had to say about his recent foot issue: “I feel really good — way better than I was the 1st time I had the surgery. … I\'m confident right now. This whole rehab, I had no hiccups like last…— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href=\"https://x.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/2082623434564194759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nSeeing that No. 26 is the Cowboys most seasoned and proven CB on the entire roster, and someone who is expected to start, him already “feeling really good” right now and running with the first-team defense is amazing news. Now, he just needs to find a way to remain healthy and return to his 2023 form.\n\nAfter two rather disappointing seasons, it’s easy to forget how well Bland played back in 2023. He was an All-Pro and set the NFL record for pick-sixes in a season with five, plus led the league in total interceptions with nine. That production ultimately led to the four-year, $92 million contract he signed in 2025.\n\nBland is currently the seventh highest-paid CB in the entire league and needs to start living up to his contract. The Cowboys are relying on him to start this year and play well. If not, they will be forced to turn to some younger and unproven players such as Shavon Revel to fill the void.\n\nRevel is coming off a rather ho-hum rookie season, one in which he never really looked fully healthy after sustaining a season-ending knee injury in his final collegiate season. He played all of last season with a knee brace, but has been moving/playing much more loosely and confidently without it in OTAs and now in training camp.\n\nMuch like with DaRon Bland, there was some concerns about Revel’s health and how his knee would respond once things got much more physical and training camp. If early signs are any indicator, he too is “feeling good” right now.\n\n\nShavon Revel told me his knee feels night-and-day better than last year. evidence: he banged it during a play (ouch) today and it went right back to feeling perfectly fine just a few minutes later. he’s all smiles and ready for Year 2. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a>— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href=\"https://x.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/2082566003549196511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nAlthough Revel isn’t a projected starter right now, he could be competing with free agent addition Cobie Durant for the job. He was considered a first-round talent who slid to the Cowboys in the third round in last year’s draft. And, at 6’2”, 198-pounds, he would add some much-needed size to the Cowboys secondary.\n\nWith both DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel well ahead of where they were a year ago, the Cowboys CB position is much less of a concern that it was before learning more about their health status. Hopefully they can continue to remain healthy from now throughout the rest of the 2026 NFL season. Christian Parker and his new-look defense is certainly hoping so.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785457800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:23:\"Dallas Cowboys Injuries\";i:1;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:2;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8476;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"DaRon Bland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1411;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"99fa7481f7a56648110bf25434e6d021\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Cleveland Browns continue to sit low in the preseason rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129143/cleveland-browns-continue-to-sit-low-in-the-preseason-rankings\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"The Cleveland Browns made it through Day 2 of training camp on Thursday under the watchful eye of visiting Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. That led to far too many breathless questions from the media to head coach Todd Monken about what Sanders the elder thought about various things related to the Browns. Fortunately, that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4012:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JULY 29: Head coach Todd Monken of the Cleveland Browns watches a drill during Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 29, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129109/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-2-deion-sanders-in-the-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleveland Browns made it through Day 2 of training camp</a> on Thursday under the watchful eye of visiting Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.\n\nThat led to far too many breathless questions from the media to head coach Todd Monken about what Sanders the elder thought about various things related to the Browns.\n\nFortunately, that did not distract from the important work at hand for Monken, which includes:\n\n\nFiguring out who the starting quarterback will be from the equally poor choices of Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. (<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129099/winner-browns-qb-competition-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-production\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best get comfy, Browns fans, because Monken is in no hurry</a>.)\n\n\n\nDetermining which pieces of the rebuilt offensive line fit best, with plenty of combinations on the field in the early part of camp.\n\n\n\nKeeping an eye on new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg, who is adding some much-needed freshness to the defensive scheme, according to safety Grant Delpit.\n\n\nThis is all to be expected with a new head coach, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/128903/browns-rookie-roster-predictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a team filled with several first- and second-year players</a> at key positions, and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/128938/biggest-difference-between-the-2025-and-2026-browns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coming off a two-year run that produced just eight wins</a>.\n\nThe offensive line will work itself out, and while there may be a few growing pains in the opening weeks of the season, Rutenberg’s defense should be fine. (Or at least no worse than the one that allowed Carson Wentz to drive 80 yards for a game-winning touchdown pass last season.)\n\nIt is still the Browns, of course, so everything begins and ends with the ongoing issue at quarterback, which explains in large part why Cleveland checks in at No. 27 in <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464171/2026/07/28/nfl-power-rankings-training-camp-rams-seahawks/?unlocked_article_code=1.1lA.uYmE.XqzeuLGWESNX&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josh Kendall’s latest rankings at The Athletic</a>:\n\n\nIn exchange for a $230 million guaranteed contract, the Browns have gotten 19 games, and nine wins out of Watson. He’s back for the final year of his deal after missing 10 games in 2024 and all of 2025 due to a twice-torn Achilles. He and Shedeur Sanders will compete for the starting job under new coach Todd Monken. Oh, and Myles Garrett is gone, after being traded to the Rams.\n\n\nYes, Garrett is now with the Rams, but it is not as if Verse is the second coming of Nate Orchard, so the dropoff at the position may not be quite so impactful.\n\nUnfortunately, there is not much to be done this year about the quarterback play, other than hope that Monken can figure out a way to get something approaching average play out of the Watson/Sanders combo.\n\nThe good news is that ranking is just one writer’s opinion, and being so low means there is nowhere to go but up!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785455516;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1412;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d9bb5896df78053798983b08319364ac\";s:5:\"title\";s:160:\"Tyler Allgeier has gotten majority of carries with first-team offense through 8 days of training camp, per @joshweinfuss. 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He will play this season on the one-year, fully guaranteed $27.3 million franchise tag.\"I left it up to agents, so I was, even when we were nine, 10 months from training camp, I was already thinking about ball. I was already training,\" Pickens said. \"I kind of leave that to the people that can do that. For me, I just make catches, make plays, be a playmaker.\"Pickens had a career year in his first season in Dallas, with 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. With another season like last season, Pickens will get paid handsomely by someone.He and the offense expect to be even better than they were in 2025.\"That\'s the thing, the limitations and the nuance of a limitation, you shouldn\'t put that on yourself,\" Pickens said. \"You can really do anything you want. I feel like as an offense, that\'s one thing and one mindset that we have. 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The deal averages $33 million per year and makes Olave the sixth-highest-paid wide receiver in the league, behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1861:\"\n\n\n \n NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with first-round WR Chris Olave on a new contract extension.\n\nAdam Schefter reports the extension is for four years and worth $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed. \n\n\nJust in: Saints are signing WR Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus, and Robert Bailey, tell ESPN. <a href=\"https://t.co/YrExVcnt4H\">pic.twitter.com/YrExVcnt4H</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082940104520171641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe deal averages $33 million per year and makes Olave the sixth-highest-paid wide receiver in the league, behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja’Marr Chase, Drake London, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb.\n\nThis is a great deal for both sides. 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Based on early training camp reports of Nacua looking better than ever, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7110:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Puka Nacua #12 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during the Los Angeles Rams Training Camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams are content with letting Puka Nacua play this season without a contract extension, with the 2027 franchise tag as a fail safe plan, but is it a decision that will cost them millions of dollars in future cap space? Based on early training camp reports of Nacua looking better than ever, and his motivation to prove that he will not become a headache again, the Rams’ hesitancy to commit now could end up leading to the first $50 million per year receiver contract in history.\n\nAs opposed to attempting to settle with Nacua for $43 million in average salary today. Is it worth it?\n\nPuka Nacua no contract now\n\nNFL Networks’ Ian Rapoport reported this week that Nacua is “focused on improving off the field” and that a “contract extension is more likely to be a discussion for next season”. \n\n\nFrom The Insiders on <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLNetwork</a>: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rams</a> WR Puka Nacua is focused on improving off the field, which is one reason why a contract extension is more likely to be a discussion for next offseason — not this training camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/yBAuW2rsLo\">pic.twitter.com/yBAuW2rsLo</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2082606551563457006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIf the Rams allow Nacua to go through the entire 2027 season without a new deal, he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2027.\n\n2027 franchise tag\n\nThe <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/franchise-transition-and-rfa-tenders\">2027 franchise tag for a receiver is projected to be $31.5 million</a>. If that sounds like a discount to you because of the average annual salary of Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($42 million), it’s not.\n\nBecause the Rams can’t spread that $31 million over multiple seasons. They have to swallow it whole in 2027, a year in which they have too many free agents to sign.\n\nFans should expect that the franchise tag would only be used in case of emergency, and as a last-ditch effort to buy time before coming to an extension agreement with Nacua before the deadline. But spending $31 million in cap space on Nacua next season would not be the plan.\n\nJustin Jefferson looming\n\nThe Saints signed Chris Olave to a four-year, $132 million contract on Thursday, but right now Nacua would be worth much more than that. Nacua would instead focus on the four-year, $168.6 million deal signed by Smith-Njigba. That’s more of the benchmark for an elite, All-Pro caliber receiver.\n\nFor now.\n\nNext season, Justin Jefferson is due to make $49 million in salary. The most-ever to a receiver. Which is probably while the Minnesota Vikings could go back to the table to talk extension again, three years after extending Jefferson to a four-year, $140 million deal. Money that looks paltry for a player of Jefferson’s caliber.\n\nAssuming Jefferson gets better QB play to work with in 2026, he could end up having a career-year. Maybe even challenging for 2,000 yards. If that happens, <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/justin-jefferson/8762\">Jefferson will be trying to get a four-year, $200 million contract. The first receiver to ever make $50 million per season</a>.\n\nIf the Rams wait to pay Nacua after Jefferson’s extension, and Nacua has a career-year, the Rams may end up paying Nacua $7-$10 million more per season than they could get him for right now.\n\nNacua having a great camp\n\nTo nobody’s surprise, early camp reports about Nacua have been glowing. \n\n\nIf you had any concerns about Puka Nacua – by all accounts he is still just destroying camp coming off his rehabilitation stint Take: He’s my WR1 for 2026 Via <a href=\"https://x.com/NateAtkins_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NateAtkins_</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vBggknYHQW\">pic.twitter.com/vBggknYHQW</a>— Zain Dhanani (@DhananiZain) <a href=\"https://x.com/DhananiZain/status/2082838705912369252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nComing off of a season in which he led the NFL in catches (129) despite missing a game, Nacua could set a new franchise record for receiving yards in a single year. Matthew Stafford has no reason not to do it.\n\nNacua also says that he recognizes his off-field mistakes, takes responsibility, and will look to grow from this experience. And who wouldn’t? Nacua’s mistakes could end up costing him hundreds of millions in earnings if he doesn’t put it in the past and keep it there.\n\n\nMaturity: Rams WR Puka Nacua says he\'s learned from his offseason mistakes and that they don\'t reflect who he is. He will be closing his circle of trust and implementing a better support system, including his mother and brothers. A true role model on and off the field 👏 <a href=\"https://t.co/Iog4v5iSfl\">pic.twitter.com/Iog4v5iSfl</a>— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2082906572984905733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor an offense so clearly designed to feed him the ball, Puka Nacua looks on track for a career-best season and he will still only be 25 when it’s time for a franchise tag in 2027.\n\nAre the Rams making a mistake?\n\nPossibly. If Nacua comes out in Week 1 against the 49ers and puts on a show for 200 yards, the time for discounts is over. All it takes is a hot start and Nacua will have $50 million per year in his sights.\n\nThe Rams can tag him and try to pay him $31.5 million for one season, but with so many free agents, can they afford to do that? And if Nacua has another great season in 2027, the tag in 2028 will be beyond Nacua’s wildest dreams. They’ll end up paying him even more.\n\nHowever, there is the risk that Nacua will get injured, or have more immaturity issues, or simply not be worth the $50 million AAV price tag. \n\nThere are no easy answers here, but there is one predictable outcome: With how he’s looking so far this camp, Puka Nacua can line himself up for a post-Jefferson pay day over $200 million. 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Week 1 of Browns training camp still has two more practices, and the decision on whether Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders will be the team’s starter […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3740:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 09: Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Cleveland Browns watches a drill during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 09, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nTo the surprise of almost no one, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128305/cleveland-browns-how-qb-training-camp-battle-will-play-out-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\">the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition</a> has not been the star of the show in <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128988/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-1-welcome-to-2026-as-deshaun-watson-throws-two-picks\">Day 1</a> or <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129109/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-2-deion-sanders-in-the-house\">Day 2</a> of training camp. Week 1 of Browns training camp still has two more practices, and the decision on whether Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders will be the team’s starter is not required until Week 1 of the season, as both HC Todd Monken and GM Andrew Berry have noted during the first two days in Berea.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129099/winner-browns-qb-competition-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-production\">Berry also noted that the only variable that matters in deciding the competition is production</a>, not Sanders’ age and developmental arc, Watson’s contract and history, or any other thing.\n\nAccording to Ben Solak of ESPN, Sanders’ lack of “elite size to shrug off contact” and lack of “special arm talent,” along with being a “below-average mover for the position,” <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49480176/2026-nfl-season-second-year-sophomore-qbs-ward-dart-shough-sanders#sanders\">means he needs to be able to make sure he has perfected one specific throw</a>:\n\n\nIf Sanders is to succeed at the NFL level, he needs this throw in his bag: the quick-release vertical ball against one-on-one coverage. It will be hard for him to create explosive plays otherwise.\n\n\nThe type of throw that Solak is describing Sanders needs is similar to the deep throws Russell Wilson often threw down the sidelines, which were often described as “moon balls.” Those throws do not require a big arm, per se, but great timing and placement are key attributes that can lead to big plays.\n\nSolak did note that Sanders is comfortable in the scramble drill and is often willing to “give his receivers a shot,” which could help him make plays out of structure. Adding a quick-release vertical talent to the good traits Sanders showed last year could unlock the young quarterback’s future.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think of Solak’s comments on Sanders’ size, arm talent and movement skills? Do you think the kind of throw he describes could take Sanders to another level in the NFL?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785451955;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Cleveland Browns Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Depth Chart\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1418;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c8eb63757a754ba5605d22d67543e501\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Ravens RB Derrick Henry has no thoughts of retirement\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-rb-derrick-henry-has-no-thoughts-of-retirement\";s:11:\"description\";s:40:\"Ravens running back Derrick Henry is 32.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3181:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_pavia_260724\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"462128\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_pavia_260724\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_pavia_260724\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Baltimore Ravens\",\"title\": \"What\'s next for Pavia after being waived?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/whats-next-for-diego-pavia-after-being-waived-by-baltimore-ravens\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-24T16:15:25Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Ravens running back Derrick Henry is 32. That\'s 2 years beyond where most running backs are run off. Henry, though, is defying the odds.In the two seasons since he turned 30 and joined the Ravens, Henry has rushed for 3,516 yards, averaged 5.6 yards per carry and scored 32 touchdowns. Henry is entering his 11th season with no thoughts of his career ending any time soon.“I don’t try to enter another season thinking about retiring and have that on my mind,” Henry said after the Ravens’ training camp practice Thursday, via Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com. “<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7481279/2026/07/30/ravens-derrick-henry-training-camp/?unlocked_article_code=1.1lA.mWCV.J9tyZMivMkZn&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_twitter&smid=tw-share-ta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">That’s not even my mindset</a>. My mindset is: How can I get better, be the best I can be so we can be the best team we can be? But no, I haven’t thought about retirement at all.”The five-time Pro Bowler, who has put together a Hall of Fame resume, still has plenty left to accomplish. He has never won a Super Bowl ring, which he says is \"the No. 1 goal, always,\" and he has a chance to move up on the NFL\'s all-time rushing list.His 13,018 rushing yards rank 10th, and with another 1,500-yard season, he can pass Eric Dickerson (13,259), Jerome Bettis (13,662), LaDainian Tomlinson (13,684) and Curtis Martin (14,101) into sixth place.Emmitt Smith, the NFL\'s all-time leading rusher, was 35 years old in his final season of 2004. Henry isn\'t thinking about how long he\'s going to play, but has no thoughts of retirement.“I love the game, and once I feel like that love is gone, then I’ll hang it up,\" Henry said. \"But I’m just focused on getting better.”\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785451435;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3198;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Derrick Henry\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1419;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2de1b88a366166683dcefd104be81cc2\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Lions News: Detroit has a new motto for 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168053/lions-news-detroit-has-a-new-motto-for-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:375:\"The way the Detroit Lions have operated all offseason feels a little… different. After last season’s disappointing 9-8 campaign, Lions coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes have seemingly approached their jobs differently, making little tweaks to their routines. Holmes skipped the owners meetings to hunker down with NFL Draft preparation and opted to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4111:\"\n\n\n \n ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN - JULY 29: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions speaks during a press conference during Detroit Lions Training Camp at Detroit Lions Meijer Performance Center on July 29, 2026 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe way the Detroit Lions have operated all offseason feels a little… different. After last season’s disappointing 9-8 campaign, Lions coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes have seemingly approached their jobs differently, making little tweaks to their routines. Holmes skipped the owners meetings to hunker down with NFL Draft preparation and opted to not hold a local pro day. Campbell nixed joint practices this year, and their spring schedule was a little different than normal.\n\nMost offseason, the mantra has been something close to what <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/164514/nfl-schedule-release-videos-detroit-lions-strictly-business\">the Lions’ extremely simple schedule release video projected: “Strictly business.”</a>\n\nBut during an appearance on Fox 2 Detroit’s training camp special on Wednesday, Campbell revealed another motto for the season that he would soon be sharing with the team. \n\n“I haven’t told the team this yet, but it’s like, man, I want some R&R. And you’re like, what are you talking about? Man, Redemption and Respect. That’s what this league’s about,” Campbell said, per 97.1 The Ticket’s Will Burchfield. \n\nI don’t know about you, but I love it. Redemption and Respect. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-lions\">Burchfield has a nice breakdown of Campbell’s media appearance on Fox 2</a>. As of right now, it doesn’t appear that full interview is available to watch anywhere online, but as soon as it is, we’ll update this post with a link. \n\n\n\n\nOver on The Feed Hungry Lion has a nice, succinct 10 thoughts about the Lions after Day 1 of training camp: \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Day 2 Detroit Lions training camp recaps from around the media: <a href=\"https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-training-camp-day-2-observations-barnes-bates-miller\">DetroitLions.com</a>, <a href=\"https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/07/30/lions-training-camp-observations-passing-o-finds-groove-in-7-on-7/91108408007/\">Detroit News</a>, <a href=\"https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/07/30/lions-observations-training-camp-day-2/91109641007/\">Freep</a>, <a href=\"https://www.mlive.com/lions/2026/07/observations-lions-use-jahmyr-gibbs-absence-to-douse-backups-in-awesome-reps.html\">MLive</a>, <a href=\"https://www.detroitfootball.net/p/lions-camp-observations-barnes-picks\">Detroit Football Network</a>, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7480880/2026/07/30/jahmyr-gibbs-lions-training-camp/\">The Athletic</a> \n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Palazzolo and Sam Monson, both formerly of PFF, preview the Lions’ 2026 season. Outside of some odd commentary on the offensive line, it’s a good show:\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoyed this piece on <a href=\"https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/07/29/detroit-lions-ennis-rakestraw-nfl-training-camp/91078695007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx60p119750l003650c119750e1188xxv11xx60d--43--b--43--&gca-ft=217&gca-ds=sophi\">Ennis Rakestraw getting his degree from Dave Birkett</a>: How Ennis Rakestraw Jr. found peace in a lost season. \n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s apparently Tom Kennedy season. Just a few days after <a href=\"https://www.detroitfootball.net/p/the-improbable-career-of-tom-kennedy\">Justin Rogers put out a nice profile on Kennedy</a>, the Lions media department published a great video on his football career: \n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785450069;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";i:1;s:19:\"Detroit Lions Notes\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1420;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"501c5796b713c183c783737b7b20d777\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Sam Darnold after Super Bowl season: \"I think I can always get better\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sam-darnold-after-super-bowl-season-i-think-i-can-always-get-better\";s:11:\"description\";s:69:\"Quarterback Sam Darnold made the most of his first year in Minnesota.\";s:7:\"content\";s:4294:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_simmsbucs_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"382382\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_simmsbucs_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_simmsbucs_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Tampa Bay Buccaneers\",\"title\": \"Simms shares training camp stories\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/chris-simms-shares-some-of-his-favorite-training-camp-stories\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:25:15Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Quarterback Sam Darnold made the most of his first year in Minnesota. Which gave him an opportunity in Seattle.Where he absolutely made the most of it, winning the Super Bowl.So what\'s his personal plan for 2026?“I think I can always get better,\" Darnold told reporters on Thursday. \"There were a lot of things for me like moving on in my progressions and working from one field to the other. I felt like I was throwing behind some targets, especially if I was going left to right. \"There were a couple throws in the Super Bowl that I\'d like to have back, and then not only during the Super Bowl, but before that as well, where I just missed some guys going through my progressions. So I think just being calm with my feet and making sure my feet don\'t get super wide. A lot of guys like to keep their base wide, but my base has always been wide, and sometimes I get too wide. So, just making sure that I keep my base with the hip width apart, is going to make me a little bit more accurate. Just working on little things like that and always working on the deep ball every offseason as well.”Darnold sees getting better as an annual challenge.\"There\'s always going to [improve],\" he said. \"This game is so tough, so difficult, and there\'s so much that goes on for us as quarterbacks mentally. I think making sure when we get to the game that everything physically is just muscle memory, and that\'s why you work so hard in the offseason so that you\'re not thinking about those things when you get out there on Sunday.”It worked for Darnold last year, erasing the narrative that he can\'t show up in the biggest moments. Not that it mattered to him.“For me, I never paid attention to stuff like that,\" Darnold said. \"I\'ve been very confident in myself. I\'ve been very confident in my teammates and the coaches that I have. I don\'t allow myself to really pay attention to anything like that. If I do catch wind of it, I have my process on how to handle that. Like I said, it\'s just about handling my process and doing it my way, so that when I get out there, it’s not about what I\'ve done or what I\'m going to do, it\'s about what I\'m doing right now. I think if I just continue to have that mindset as we go on, we\'ll be just fine.”Even so, he continues to be on a year-to-year arrangement in Seattle, with no new contract (yet) despite last year\'s Super Bowl win. He\'ll make $27.5 million this year, with up to $5 million available in incentives. Even if Darnold earns every penny, he\'s still barely north of 50 percent of the top of the market.Unless he gets an extension, 2026 becomes an important year for Darnold. Regress, and the Seahawks could swap him out for, say, Baker Mayfield (who lit up the Seattle defense during the 2025 season). 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Watt has played mostly on the left side in his career. He took only 10 snaps on the right side last season, leaving that side to Alex Highsmith.Watt indicated in the offseason that he would move around more, and according to Bob Labriola of the team website, that has been the case in training camp. Watt played both sides in Thursday\'s practice, per Labriola.The four-time All-Pro, who has admitted being resistant to playing the right side, has embraced a chance to move around this season in Patrick Graham\'s defense.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.steelers.com/news/training-camp-report-july-30-x0457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Very dynamic</a>, very elite group,\" Watt said about his position group. \"I think you\'re going to see us moving all around. I know I say it every year, but I think you\'re truly going to see us moving all around this year. It\'s a better problem to have when you have guys who are really capable to aﬀect the game in any area. 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Mayfield talked about the deadline he set so his focus could shift […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3396:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 29: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes the field during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center on July 29, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nBaker Mayfield didn’t hold back when discussing the failed contract negotiations with the Buccaneers following Thursday’s training camp practice. In fact, his frustration was evident on the topic.\n\nThe veteran quarterback stated he felt “disrespected” and “undervalued” after extension talks stalled before camp. Mayfield talked about the deadline he set so his focus could shift entirely to football, but believed the organization expected him to accept offers he felt didn’t reflect his value.\n\n“I wanted the deal done and set the deadline and told them it was going to be all ball after that, and I did mean that,” Mayfield said. “And I don’t know if they thought I was just going to take some of the offers that they gave, but I’m at the point of my career and understanding what I’ve brought to this franchise. One, I’m very, very thankful for the chance they gave me — do not get me wrong on that — but I also really know what I’ve brought to this franchise leadership-wise and even play-wise. It’s been some of the best years of my career, and I think it’s only going to trend upwards, just being comfortable and feeling that. So, disappointing in that regard to not have… to feel disrespected a little bit. And that’s really the disappointing part, to feel undervalued after thinking you’ve earned it.”\n\nReports throughout negotiations indicated the two sides remained significantly apart, with Tampa Bay reportedly below Mayfield’s desired $50 million annual average value. Other reports also suggested the guarantees in the Buccaneers’ proposals were comparatively low, becoming another major sticking point in discussions.\n\nAnd all that is ‘too bad’ according to Mayfield.\n\n“If you’ve waited this long to take care of your franchise quarterback, that’s too bad because it’s only going to get worse from here. I’m going to have a really big year.”\n\nMayfield noted, <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2082863951822442704?s=20\">when speaking to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler</a>, the most disappointing part of the negotiations was that no offer had more than two years on it.\n\nPerhaps the Bucs played their cards right here. Mayfield had career numbers when he was slinging the ball around while Mike Evans was on the field. Now with Mike Evans gone, the team may want to see what he does now post-Evans.\n\nOn the flip side, Tampa Bay’s signal caller believes he brings more to the table and even without Evans in the lineup — but having 2025 rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka — he was leading a lot of MVP talks at least through the midway point of last season.\n\nWe may not know who took the right approach here until the season ends. 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(Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nShed a tear; we’ve reached the finale of <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/135058\">Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania</a> series, as we’ll be diving into <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135079/raiders-news-fernando-mendoza-signs-rookie-contract\">Fernando Mendoza’s</a> performance in the National Championship against Miami. \n\nUnlike the previous playoff games, Indiana was in a dogfight against the Hurricanes, squeaking out a 27-21 victory. That was due in part to the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft completing <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401769076\">16 of 27 passes (59.3%) for 187 yards</a> with no passing touchdowns and no interceptions, but a famous 12-yard touchdown run that will be seen below.\n\nThis is certainly a case where the stat line doesn’t do the performance justice because the Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback’s impact on the game was much bigger than what the numbers above show. Part of the reason for that is he was pressured on nearly 35 percent of his dropbacks, according to <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/positions/2025/CUSTOM/passing-pressure?division=fbs&position=QB&split=pressure&week=20\">Pro Football Focus</a>. \n\nWhile Mendoza had moments where he was pressing too much in the National Championship, he also delivered when the lights were brightest. \n\n\nAlmost the same throw in the Natty <a href=\"https://t.co/z0azZ3iRom\">pic.twitter.com/z0azZ3iRom</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2080334495463739490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nAfter going through every pass attempt he made last season, one way to know if Mendoza is pressing is when he starts predetermining throws. If you’ve followed this series closely, you know that it’s one bad habit he needs to kick in the NFL. Indiana was struggling to get much going through the air early in the contest, partially because Miami’s defensive backs were sitting on and ready to defend the back shoulder passes, and this play is a good example of that. \n\nWith the offense lined up in a three-by-one formation and the defense in Cover 1, Mendoza does have a one-on-one matchup with one of his favorite targets, Charlie Becker, who runs a sluggo route against press coverage. So, the quarterback is trusting that his guy is going to win with the double move. However, the cornerback has perfect coverage and is in a spot where he can defend against the back-shoulder throw or a ball over the top.\n\nIn other words, Becker is never open. But Mendoza throws it anyway and misses too far inside, forcing the receiver to play defense and prevent the interception in the end zone. Mendoza is lucky this wasn’t picked because that would have taken a scoring opportunity off the board. It’s one thing to like a one-on-one matchup pre-snap, but the receiver has to at least show signs of getting open on the actual play to make the throw.\n\n\nMissed opportunity for Fernando Mendoza with Cooper getting wide open <a href=\"https://t.co/kgZVTumSsN\">pic.twitter.com/kgZVTumSsN</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2080339237434736819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis next one is another forced throw and a big missed opportunity.\n\nMiami is playing Cover 1 again, and Indiana dials up a bootleg with a half rollout, meaning the quarterback gets out of the pocket but settles down around midfield instead of staying on the run. It looks like his first read is to Omar Cooper Jr., who runs about a 10-yard out from the slot, and gets physical with the defensive back by running the DB over to be wide open near the sideline. However, Mendoza comes off that read for some reason.\n\nMaybe he was thinking Cooper was going to fall with the defender or was worried that the timing would be thrown off with the contact at the top of the route. Regardless, that’s a missed opportunity for an explosive play that could have tilted the momentum of the game.\n\nOn top of that, the No. 1 pick ends up forcing a throw to Elijah Sarratt, who is double covered on the pylon route with the safety coming over the top to help the cornerback in a trail position. While the pass falls incomplete and the offense still has a chance to move the sticks, what should have been an easy first down ends up being a third and long situation. \n\n\nGreat processing under pressure from Fernando Mendoza Sees LG losing and comes off his first read to find a quick answer and beat the pressure<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/CCfbOcoko7\">pic.twitter.com/CCfbOcoko7</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2080342553917051194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nBut, as mentioned in the intro, the Heisman Trophy winner had plenty of moments where he handled pressure well to earn some more hardware by night’s end. \n\nThis time, the Hurricanes get more creative with their coverage by showing a two-high look pre-snap before rotating the boundary safety down to play Cover 3. Meanwhile, the Hoosiers run a concept where the two outside receivers run 10-yard outs, and the two slot receivers run curls right at the sticks. \n\nInitially, Mendoza looks to hit Sarratt on the out since it appeared as if Sarratt would have a one-on-one matchup as the single receiver. However, the safety rotating down and into the curl-to-flat zone makes that a risky throw. Additionally, that’s one of the two longer developing routes in the play call, and the left guard gets beaten in pass protection by the defensive tackle pretty quickly.\n\nLuckily, Mendoza recognizes that the pressure is coming and comes off his first read to get his quick-hitter or answer against pressure, finding the tight end on the sit/curl route right over the center right before taking a hit. That’s great processing and a great read to nullify the pass-rush, move the sticks and put the offense in scoring position. \n\n\nPocket caving in, nice job by Fernando Mendoza to get this throw off and to the WR without being able to finish it <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/iRsd6lLuY6\">pic.twitter.com/iRsd6lLuY6</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2080363980263174223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis next rep builds on the last one as it’s another good decision and throw under pressure.\n\nMiami’s coverage is simpler this time, showing a one-high look pre-snap and staying in it post-snap. It appears as if this is supposed to be a three-deep, three-under fire zone where the WILL linebacker blitzes off the edge since the defensive end loops inside and the defensive tackle stays in the B-gap on the line game up front. So, the defense is a little out of whack here, but the important aspect is that they have three deep third defenders like a Cover 3 call. \n\nMeanwhile, Indiana is in a two-by-two formation and has a mirrored passing concept where the outside receivers have go routes that they can convert into curls and the slots are attacking the seams. A mirrored concept means that the route combinations are the same on both sides of the formation and is designed so that the quarterback can pick a side and attack a matchup that he likes.\n\nSince the boundary cornerback (top of the screen here) starts bailing before the ball is hiked, while the field side corner is within five yards of the line of scrimmage, Mendoza starts his read to the wide side of the field and is likely looking to hit Sarratt on a deep shot. However, that corner ends up bailing post-snap, so he works to the other side of the read.\n\nThe reason for that is there’s no opportunity for an explosive play, and with the ball on the hashmark, throwing to Sarratt would be much more difficult than attacking the same route against the same type of coverage to the short side of the field. In other words, it’s a smart decision because there’s no reason to make the pass more challenging.\n\nThat being said, the pass-rush is coming with the defensive tackle pushing the center into the quarterback’s lap. So, Mendoza has to get the ball out and have enough velocity to get it to Becker without being able to finish the throw. The latter is why the pass ends up being low, but Mendoza has the arm strength to still get the ball to Becker, and the placement being low and outside actually helps the receiver use his body to keep the corner from being able to break up the pass.\n\nAnother smart decision and good throw under pressure to move the sticks.\n\n\nThe National Championship run Great read by Fernando Mendoza to work off the RB\'s and LG\'s block, and then it\'s all heart from there<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/8BqX5nMdIt\">pic.twitter.com/8BqX5nMdIt</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2080372978353832343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nTo shift gears for a second, a breakdown of the National Championship wouldn’t be complete without dissecting the famous run mentioned above. \n\nIt’s fourth down, and Indiana calls an RPO where the quarterback can throw a quick pass to one of the receivers or call his own number on the QB draw. With Miami showing a five-man box and man coverage pre-snap where the outside receivers are facing press coverage and two defenders can bracket each of the slot receivers, the pre-snap read favors the draw. That decision gets confirmed post-snap when neither slot fade nor short curl routes are open.\n\nAs a result, Mendoza takes off and starts veering toward the middle of the field. However, the center starts to lose control of the defensive tackle, while the lead blockers (the running back and left guard) both block the middle linebacker. So, the safety is unblocked and crashing downhill. In other words, the lane opens up outside of the hashmarks.\n\nMendoza recognizes that and pivots outside, hurdles the center’s legs to follow his blocking and pick up the first down. It’s really just a matter of heart and wanting it more from there, as he breaks a couple of tackles, runs over a linebacker and puts his body on the line by stretching out to get the ball in the paint and give Indiana a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. That ended up being the difference in the game.\n\n\n3rd and 7 with Indiana holding onto a 3-point lead, Fernando Mendoza hits Becker with a back-shoulder throw to set up a FG<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/KdwXQ0AfIR\">pic.twitter.com/KdwXQ0AfIR</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2080380042186825876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nBut the job wasn’t finished since the Hurricanes marched down the field on the ensuing drive to make it a three-point game about halfway through the final frame. So, Indiana needed its quarterback to make one more play, and he delivered.\n\nPreviously, we saw Mendoza force a back shoulder throw to Becker that was nearly intercepted in the end zone. But he makes up for it and gets retribution here. \n\nBecker does a slightly better job of getting the cornerback turned around this time by giving an inside jab step around the 50-yard line to get the corner to open his hips inside a bit. That forces the corner to play with a little more pace to avoid getting beaten deep and prevents him from getting his head around to locate the ball in the air, creating a little more room for the back-shoulder throw. Granted, this is still pretty tight coverage. \n\nBut the defender not having eyes on the quarterback to be able to track the ball is the biggest difference between the previous back-shoulder attempt being a bad decision and this one being worth the risk. Also, Mendoza has much better ball placement on this throw, putting it toward the sideline and where Becker can open to make the catch and use his body to shield off the defender. That puts Indiana in field goal range, and the rest is history, literally.\n\nOf course, the Hoosiers went on to win by six and hoist the golden trophy, a perfect way to culminate what was a magical season for the Heisman Trophy winner.\n\n\n\nWhether this was your first time reading the series or you’ve followed along with all 16 columns throughout the summer, I owe you a big thank you for supporting my project! This is something I’ve wanted to do since February, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your support. 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At this point, it’s an easy argument to make that the Cowboys have the best pair of receivers in the NFL. This afternoon, Dallas’ talented wideouts showed why they both are so special, making plays all practice long.\n\nPickens started the show, kicking off the afternoon with an impressive grab by the sideline.\n\n\nDak to George Pickens <a href=\"https://t.co/ODIdZG7JzF\">pic.twitter.com/ODIdZG7JzF</a>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmachota/status/2082916648156287068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs practice wore on, both Pickens and Lamb continued to make their presence felt. \n\n\nGeorge Pickens <a href=\"https://t.co/4chSq5a9uo\">pic.twitter.com/4chSq5a9uo</a>— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2082920951499637005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nA lot of CeeDee Lamb today too <a href=\"https://t.co/mKWQ5TriGE\">pic.twitter.com/mKWQ5TriGE</a>— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2082922053922132374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nLast season we saw defenses struggle time and time again trying to stop the slant to George Pickens. Today, it was his running mate who burned the defense on this route, as Lamb got off the line with a great release and made a nice catch on the run. \n\n\nCeeDee Lamb has had a nice day <a href=\"https://t.co/nvzVfbt44N\">pic.twitter.com/nvzVfbt44N</a>— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeJHoyt/status/2082924099064717493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile he did put together a more-than-solid 2025 campaign, Lamb’s breakaway speed is something we didn’t see a whole lot of last season. Lamb’s 320 YAC and his 4.3 YAC/REC were both the second-lowest of his six-year NFL career. 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After practice, his teammates threw their entire support behind the Pro Bowl running back. “Jah’s doing what he can do,” fellow running back Sione Vaki […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4069:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his touchdown with Jahmyr Gibbs #0 during a 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Thursday morning, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media and downplayed his concern about Jahmyr Gibbs’ absence from training camp practices, as he awaits a new contract. After practice, his teammates threw their entire support behind the Pro Bowl running back. \n\n“Jah’s doing what he can do,” fellow running back Sione Vaki said. “He definitely wants to be out there. That’s something he wanted to emphasize. This isn’t something he do. It’s just a business. He definitely wants to be with his teammates, man. He’s that kind of guy. So, anytime we get to see him, we’re just loving him up, telling him, ‘Do what you’ve got to do.’”\n\nGibbs is currently under contract through 2027 after Detroit exercised his fifth-year option this offseason. But he became eligible for an extension this year, and after putting together three straight Pro Bowl seasons, it’s clear he’s ready for his first big-time payday. \n\n[From Gibbs’ instagram page]\n\n\nsame, Waymo. <a href=\"https://t.co/jGHXpj0b36\">pic.twitter.com/jGHXpj0b36</a>— Morgan Cannon (@MCannon313) <a href=\"https://x.com/MCannon313/status/2082845492233273660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nAmon-Ra St. Brown has a particularly valuable perspective on the situation. Not only is he very close to Gibbs, but two years ago, St. Brown was dealing with his own contractual negotiations that resulted in a four-year, $120 million extension. He’s hopeful Gibbs will join practice soon. \n\n“Jahmyr’s my dawg. I miss him out here. I think he’ll be out here hopefully sooner rather than later,” St. Brown said. “I talk to him quite a bit. Obviously, I can’t share with you guys everything, but I love Jahmyr. I miss him out here. Like I said, he’ll be out here sooner rather than later, hopefully.”\n\nBut while St. Brown’s deal got done very early in the process—he signed his extension days before the 2024 NFL Draft—Gibbs’ negotiations have bled into training camp. Campbell admitted on Thursday he expected a deal to get done by now. \n\n“I thought we’d have been done by now, but I also know how this goes,” Campbell said. “I’ve been in this league a long time, player and a coach. So know how it goes. I’m not sweating it.”\n\nDetroit isn’t wasting their time with Gibbs’ absence. It’s been the perfect opportunity for free agent add Isiah Pacheco to get valuable reps in a new offense, and Vaki to get his first significant starter reps since joining the team in 2024.\n\n“We’re still out there practicing, doing our thing,” St. Brown said. “Guys stepping up: Isiah, Vaki, (Jacob) Saylors. So, getting other guys opportunities too to show what they can do. So it all works out for a reason.”\n\nMost importantly for Detroit, Gibbs’ absence doesn’t appear to be creating any sort of animosity in the locker room. He’s still at the facility, going through all the same meetings and other responsibilities. And as many players know, these negotiations are just part of life as an NFL player. \n\n“Obviously, we’re missing one of our best players on offense, which sucks, but he’s still in the building,” St. Brown said. “He’s still at all the meetings and everything. So, I think that the players understand what’s going on. Everyone kinda gets it as part of this business.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785445157;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";i:1;s:20:\"Detroit Lions Quotes\";i:2;s:27:\"Detroit Lions Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1432;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"970d7336e044d4941049b76756c54d2e\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"49ers work out 3 RBs, including former Bears starter\";s:4:\"link\";s:154:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160832/san-francisco-49ers-news-work-out-3-rbs-jordan-james-injury-kyle-shanahan-christian-mccaffrey\";s:11:\"description\";s:350:\"The San Francisco 49ers announced that they hosted three running backs for a workout on Thursday: Raheem Blackshear, Khalil Herbert, and Owen Wright. The news comes after second-year back Jordan James suffered a rib injury earlier this week during Monday’s practice, which will cause him to miss some time. James was projected as the team’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2652:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Khalil Herbert #26 of the Indianapolis Colts runs against Odafe Oweh #98 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the first quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers announced that they hosted three running backs for a workout on Thursday: Raheem Blackshear, Khalil Herbert, and Owen Wright.\n\nThe news comes after second-year back Jordan James suffered a rib injury earlier this week during Monday’s practice, which will cause him to miss some time. James was projected as the team’s No. 2 running back before the injury, and the opportunity will allow for rookie Kaelon Black and veterans Patrick Taylor Jr. and Sincere McCormick to get more opportunities in camp.\n\nBut with the injury, San Francisco is also looking for more depth, which is where Thursday’s workout comes in.\n\nOf the three running backs brought in, Khalil Herbert is easily the most accomplished in the NFL, having accumulated nearly 2,000 rushing yards over five NFL seasons.\n\nHerbert was a sixth-round pick of the Chicago Bears in the 2021 NFL Draft, and he quickly received opportunities as a rookie. He played in all 17 games in 2021, starting two, while rushing for 433 yards and two touchdowns in 103 carries.\n\nHe followed that up with the two best years of his career. In 2022, Herbert rushed for 731 yards and four touchdowns on 5.7 yards per carry in 13 games, while starting one. Then, in 2023, the running back went for 611 yards and two touchdowns in 132 carries.\n\nHerbert’s role dwindled after that as he was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024 during the year, getting only 36 carries during the year. Then, last season, he played seven games for the New York Jets, rushing for 52 total yards.\n\nBlackshear went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft and was signed by the Carolina Panthers during the 2022 season. He spent three years with the team, rushing for 203 yards and three touchdowns. He’s since spent time on several practice squads, including with the Jets last year.\n\nWright was undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, and has bounced around several practice squads throughout his three-year career. His lone NFL action came last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played in three games.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785445012;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12467;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordan James\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1433;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fc4ffcf863b7f6ea04feac65a95fbcaf\";s:5:\"title\";s:173:\"Just in: Saints are signing WR Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus tell ESPN\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb5uwe/just_in_saints_are_signing_wr_chris_olave_to_a/\";s:11:\"description\";s:54:\" submitted by /u/Ma1ikNabers [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:301:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Ma1ikNabers\"> /u/Ma1ikNabers </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/adamschefter/status/2082931688749871528?s=46\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb5uwe/just_in_saints_are_signing_wr_chris_olave_to_a/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785444626;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1434;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f4d83846702515a6628870e078044e3e\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"NY Giants training camp: Abdul Carter has big day\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166334/training-camp-abdul-carter-big-day-andrew-thomas\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Abdul Carter had the kind of day at New York Giants training camp on Thursday that the Giants and their fans can only dream about him having once the 2026 regular season begins. Working against All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas, the second-year edge defender had at least two would-be sacks […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3078:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Abdul Carter had the kind of day at New York Giants training camp on Thursday that the Giants and their fans can only dream about him having once the 2026 regular season begins.\n\nWorking against All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas, the second-year edge defender had at least two would-be sacks of Jaxson Dart, and broke through the line to bat down a tight end screen intended for Isaiah Likely.\n\nCarter also did his fair share of woofing, the cleaned-up version of which is Carter stating that Thomas was going to have to put in some work during this training camp.\n\nThomas, one of the NFL’s best offensive tackles, wasn’t engaging in the trash talk.\n\n“That’s all defenders,” Thomas said. “They make one play, and they’re the best. You do a second, you’re All-Pro.”\n\nThomas, though, certainly recognized that Carter, the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is tougher to block than he was as a rookie, when he had just 4.0 sacks and his season was marred by a pair of benchings.\n\n“He’s stringing his moves together better. He’s using his power more,” Thomas said. “And you can tell he just has a better understanding for different types of blocks, different types of attacks, recognizing play schemes.”\n\nCarter is <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/166043/ny-giants-abdul-carter-faces-big-expectations-in-year-2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/166043/ny-giants-abdul-carter-faces-big-expectations-in-year-2\">considered a breakout candidate</a> for the Giants. Thursday’s practice was an indication that such prognostications for the former Penn State star, who drew Micah Parsons comparisons before last year’s draft, might not be wishful thinking.\n\n“He’s had two good practices,” said head coach John Harbaugh. “He’s doing everything well right now. He was in the backfield quite a bit.\n\n“He’s going against a really good tackle too. I thought those guys were making each other better. I just appreciate that kind of competition.”\n\nHarbaugh said that Carter, whose work ethic was questioned after his benchings for missing practice and being late to meetings last season, has shown “amazing work ethic and a really deep determination” thus far this season.\n\nThomas wasn’t thrilled about having a tough day handling the precocious young pass rusher.\n\n“I never get excited when I lose,” Thomas said.\n\nThe fact that Thomas did lose to Carter on Thursday, though, has to be exciting for the Giants.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785444601;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12574;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Abdul Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1435;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"944e30501f27ed2e813f2931b851d771\";s:5:\"title\";s:33:\"Marv and BTJ. Where do you stand?\";s:4:\"link\";s:84:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb5qkl/marv_and_btj_where_do_you_stand/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1593:\"I have both on my squad and I\'m torn on what to do. I\'m contending heavily this year and I just don\'t feel like I can trust either of them in my lineup. For weeks now I\'ve gone back and forth between keeping both and hoping they return to form- or trading one/both away for a sure thing and hoping someone bites on the potential. I\'m happy to chalk up Marv\'s last season as a fluke because he was incredibly unlucky on the injury front. However, and I know it\'s early, but his camp tape thus far has been...rough. As someone who took him in the first round in my 2024 startup (lol) it hurts to see him seemingly plagued by the yips with his drop issues thus far. Obviously Arizona\'s offense should(?) be a bit more dynamic this year with teams having to respect the run game with the addition of Love, but I\'m still not sure where I stand on MHJ this season/for the future. I really feel like he\'d benefit from a change of scenery, but who knows what his future holds. As for BTJ, it\'s been talked about ad nauseam that his rookie breakout occurred with a different QB, different coach, etc. I recently watched a deep dive video on his 2025 performance and a lot of points were made about him quitting early on routes and/or not really seeming to give full effort. It really doesn\'t seem like he has a great connection with TLaw. I\'m really hoping we see him come back to form as a true alpha WR1, but this is dynasty, and we have to be predictive to be competitive. Where would you guys plant your flag? Curious to know your thoughts. submitted by /u/azimm212 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1883:\"I have both on my squad and I\'m torn on what to do. I\'m contending heavily this year and I just don\'t feel like I can trust either of them in my lineup. For weeks now I\'ve gone back and forth between keeping both and hoping they return to form- or trading one/both away for a sure thing and hoping someone bites on the potential. I\'m happy to chalk up Marv\'s last season as a fluke because he was incredibly unlucky on the injury front. However, and I know it\'s early, but his camp tape thus far has been...rough. As someone who took him in the first round in my 2024 startup (lol) it hurts to see him seemingly plagued by the yips with his drop issues thus far. Obviously Arizona\'s offense should(?) be a bit more dynamic this year with teams having to respect the run game with the addition of Love, but I\'m still not sure where I stand on MHJ this season/for the future. I really feel like he\'d benefit from a change of scenery, but who knows what his future holds. As for BTJ, it\'s been talked about ad nauseam that his rookie breakout occurred with a different QB, different coach, etc. I recently watched a deep dive video on his 2025 performance and a lot of points were made about him quitting early on routes and/or not really seeming to give full effort. It really doesn\'t seem like he has a great connection with TLaw. I\'m really hoping we see him come back to form as a true alpha WR1, but this is dynasty, and we have to be predictive to be competitive. Where would you guys plant your flag? Curious to know your thoughts. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/azimm212\"> /u/azimm212 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb5qkl/marv_and_btj_where_do_you_stand/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb5qkl/marv_and_btj_where_do_you_stand/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785444362;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1436;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"69cd9b928e447459c782fc8097d8e25e\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 2 – Deion Sanders in the house\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129109/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-2-deion-sanders-in-the-house\";s:11:\"description\";s:311:\"Day 2 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place on Thursday, July 30. This is the last day for players to get work in prior to fans starting to show up, so were the quarterback performances any better today? Let’s dive in. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 2 (7/30/26) 1. Deion Sanders in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7088:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JULY 30: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes watches practice during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 30, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDay 2 of <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/\">Cleveland Browns</a> training camp took place on Thursday, July 30. This is the last day for players to get work in prior to fans starting to show up, so were the quarterback performances any better today? Let’s dive in.\n\nCleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 2 (7/30/26)\n\n\n\n1. Deion Sanders in the House: Watching practice today was Deion Sanders, the father of QB Shedeur Sanders. Deion talked to head coach Todd Monken before practice, but beyond that and catching up with his son after practice, he was an observer, not doing media interviews.\n\n\nDeion Sanders is at <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> practice today. He politely declined an interview. \"I\'m not doing media,\" he said. \"I\'m just here to watch.\" Sanders and Browns head coach Todd Monken chatted on the field earlier in the day. <a href=\"https://x.com/ShedeurSanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShedeurSanders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vzV5EIfLG9\">pic.twitter.com/vzV5EIfLG9</a>— Jeff Schudel (@jsproinsider) <a href=\"https://x.com/jsproinsider/status/2082886788968849835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n2. Pre-Practice QB Talk: Browns GM Andrew Berry talked about the quarterback situation, including whether they should favor starting the young quarterback (Shedeur Sanders) over the veteran (Deshaun Watson). Ultimately, it simply depends on who will perform better now — age is not a factor. You can <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129099/winner-browns-qb-competition-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-production\">read more about that here</a>.\n\nHead coach Todd Monken also talked to reporters, and was quick to cover for Watson after all the headlines rained down on his two interceptions on Day 1. He thought the first throw was an ‘elite’ throw by Watson that CB Denzel Ward made a great play on:\n\n\nTodd Monken just reiterated these sentiments on Deshaun Watson’s INTs yesterday. Said Watson’s first pick was an “elite” throw but Denzel Ward made a “great play.” On the second INT, Monken said there was some “leakage” on the offensive line that forced Watson to slide and be… <a href=\"https://t.co/ZtgUfEDobh\">https://t.co/ZtgUfEDobh</a>— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/2082873872420876544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n3. Delpit With a Note on Defense: Players are always going to talk up a new coaching staff’s scheme, but nonetheless, here is the optimistic take that S Grant Delpit has on the Browns’ style of defense, in comparison to the past few years of Jim Schwartz:\n\n\nBrowns S Grant Delpit called new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg’s scheme “exotic” and said there is a lot of disguise and communication. Cleveland is keeping the basis of Jim Schwartz’s attacking scheme intact, but the disguised looks could be a big differentiator.— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/2082866099658338631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n4. QB Reps: The quarterback rotation began today, with Sanders being on the first team offense (along with LT Spencer Fano), and Watson going to the No. 2 team. They wanted to keep other personnel relatively consistent to compare reps accordingly, so that means rookie receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston remained with the second team.\n\n5. Offensive Line Update: We’re expecting a healthy competition at right guard too, and Zac Jackson of The Athletic noted that KT Leveston was first up at right guard for Day 2 of practice.\n\n6. Who Said He Wasn’t a Receiving Tight End? The Browns signed TE Jack Stoll with the reputation that he would be a blocking tight end, but he made several catches today, including this one from Sanders:\n\n\nAfter back-to-back false starts for the offense, Shedeur Sanders to tight end Jack Stoll <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a>: <a href=\"https://t.co/xLQXoC8B0X\">pic.twitter.com/xLQXoC8B0X</a>— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) <a href=\"https://x.com/AshleyBastock42/status/2082898737936912660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n7. Watson With a Better Day 2: Quarterbacks seem to like working with WR KC Concepcion so far. Here is QB Deshaun Watson connecting with him on a pass to the perimeter:\n\n\nWATSON TO KC 🎯🎯🎯 <a href=\"https://t.co/FsI8GDSWh3\">pic.twitter.com/FsI8GDSWh3</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2082900608755929302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt was a sharper day for Watson, <a href=\"https://x.com/AkronJackson/status/2082896685802414522?s=20\">according to reports</a>, than his first day of camp. Here is a good timing pass to WR Malachi Corley in 11-on-11 drills:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> Deshaun Watson to Malachi Corley in 11v11: <a href=\"https://t.co/bZiWirxNyF\">pic.twitter.com/bZiWirxNyF</a>— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) <a href=\"https://x.com/AshleyBastock42/status/2082902932979138933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n8. Brownies: TE Joe Royer is still dealing with a personal matter. … DE Jared Verse talked to the media before practice, including the possibility of the team adding DE Jadaveon Clowney. … One report said that Mason Graham “has been living in the backfield the first two days of camp.”… CB Damarri Mathis was back at practice, but not DT Kalia Davis.\n\n9. Up Next: The Browns will practice on Friday at 1:30 PM ET. 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They moved on from Cousins and signed veteran Tua Tagovailoa this offseason.Yet, it\'s Jack Strand currently running their offense.The undrafted rookie got a phone call from Falcons quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt the night before the first training camp practice. Van Pelt informed Strand that Tagovailoa would miss some time with a back injury and Penix was not cleared for team work, leaving Strand as the only quarterback on the roster.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-camp-report-jack-strand-tua-tagovailoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I didn’t think about it too much</a>,\" Strand said after Thursday\'s practice, via Will McFadden of the team website. \"I\'m coming into training camp and everything just trying to take it day by day. Keep attacking every day. Keep getting better every day, whether I\'m getting a bunch of reps or I\'m not getting as many reps. Whatever reps that I do get, whether it\'s in Indy, whether it\'s in RVA, whether it\'s in team, anything, I\'m just going to try to attack those reps and try to keep getting with those, and then also from watching the guys around me.\" The Falcons have since signed veteran Cooper Rush, and Tagovailoa did some light throwing during the individual periods on Thursday. So, Strand might not have much longer with the first-team. But the former Minnesota State-Moorhead is focused on getting better every day, no matter where he is on the depth chart or in the rotation.\"That\'s something that I\'ve been telling myself a ton: Be where your feet are. Enjoy the moment,\" Strand said. \"Don\'t look in the past. Don\'t dwell on any mistakes or any success that you might have had. Don\'t look to the future and wonder what\'s going to be happening in two weeks, in three weeks, in a couple of months or anything. 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For the most part, the 49ers were healthy coming into camp. Even the players on the PUP list were not considered a big deal, with returns on the horizon for all four players. Fast forward to the day after […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3778:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWhat would a training camp be for the San Francisco 49ers without a soul-crushing injury update? For the most part, the 49ers were healthy coming into camp. Even the players on the PUP list were not considered a big deal, with returns on the horizon for all four players. Fast forward to the day after day three of open practices, and there is a huge amount of concern. Let’s run down three notes from day three of training camp for the 49ers.\n\nRicky Pearsall’s knee swelling is a cause for major concern\n\nPearsall dealt with a PCL issue in his knee last season, but the thought was that an offseason of rest would rectify the issue. Well, here we are with swelling in the same knee, and the team announced there is concern and “everything is on the table.” That means it could just be a wait-and-see approach for Pearsall to see if the swelling goes down, or he could opt for surgery to repair the PCL. \n\nThis isn’t a simple answer either. If they opt for a wait-and-see approach, then a plan to monitor the issue and his practice time has to be in place. If surgery is the move, that will end his season. Matt Maiocco went on KNBR and <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160822/49ers-insider-says-not-to-expect-ricky-pearsall-to-make-any-contributions-in-2026\">explained the timeline and the possibility </a>of Pearsall missing the season.\n\nIn the meantime, this is a golden opportunity for rookie wide receiver D’Zhaun Stribling to take command of a role. Anyone know what Deebo Samuel is up to these days? \n\nD’Zhaun Stribling continues to impress\n\nOpportunity pops up for players very quickly. Before the news of Pearsall’s injury, Stribling was already turning heads. The difference now is that Stribling is in line for a large role in the offense, as opposed to a role similar to Jauan Jennings in 2023. ESPN’s <a href=\"https://x.com/nwagoner/status/2082574321319657541?s=20\">Nick Wagoner</a> envisions Stribling’s role in the offense and where he would line up. \n\n“Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling was already making a positive first impression, and that continued on Wednesday. He’s fast but has a smooth speed that seems to allow him to accelerate and decelerate with little issue. He’s also big enough and unafraid to go over the middle. Had him down for five more catches Wednesday, including a nice job climbing the ladder on a high pass over the middle from Adrian Martinez. It’s hard to say how things will shake out in terms of alignment, but Stribling is working all three spots right now. My early guess: If Pearsall misses time, they’d like to go with Kirk or Demarcus Robinson at ‘Z’ and let Stribling handle the ‘Y.’”\n\nJack Jones isn’t going quietly from the CB2 battle\n\nThe 49ers signed Jones in the offseason with a reputation for being a ball hawk and someone who creates turnovers. Also, to send a message to Renardo Green. Green has turned heads under Raheem Morris so far, but Jones continues to put pressure on the young cornerback. Jones intercepted another pass on Wednesday intended for Jacob Cowing.\n\nJones is a feast-or-famine type cornerback, but it is nice to know the 49ers have some semblance of reliable depth in the secondary. Green is still the frontrunner for the job, but Jones isn’t making that decision easy. 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Mahomes did not start training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list and started working with the team\'s rookies last week. With veterans now on the field as well, head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Wednesday that Mahomes has continued to look good in practice. \"Yeah, he looked pretty good today, I thought. Strong,” Reid said in his press conference, via transcript from the team. “You see the strength in his legs, which is important with a leg injury. You kind of look at that first. See how his feet are moving, feet are moving well. So, I thought it was positive. I mean, I thought he looked well.”Reid, of course, is watching Mahomes intently throughout camp as the quarterback returns from a major injury.“I’m obviously giving a close eye on him. I’m not the doctor, but I\'m keeping a close eye on the small things, technique-wise,” Reid said. “But he\'s prepared for those things and [assistant athletic trainer] Julie [Frymyer] has done a great job with him, with his rehab of really giving him opportunities to push off, whether it\'s lateral or straight ahead to make sure he can escape as needed.“He’s got good strength. You make good strength through the practice he’s been in, where he can still bend and throw and he trusts the leg to drive on it. So, I think those are all important things. I stand right behind him. So, we talk.”The Chiefs did bring in Justin Fields to be a high-level backup for the club this season. 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Tuipulotu’s rookie deal expires after the 2026 season and it would […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1546:\"\n\n\n \n El Segundo, CA - July 29: Linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu #45 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first day of NFL training camp at The Bolt in El Segundo on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nChargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu began training camp on Wednesday on the sidelines, working with trainers without his helmet and pads. That came after head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters pre-practice that he expected every player to be on the field to begin camp.\n\nTuipulotu’s rookie deal expires after the 2026 season and it would come as no surprise if he were to “hold-in” in an effort to get a new deal done before they’re in the thick of camp.\n\nLuckily, that doesn’t seem to be the case as Tuipulotu hit the practice field with his teammates on Thursday, helmet in hand like everyone else, although it wasn’t a full day in the end. The third-year player stayed on the sidelines for all of team drills, but that’s progress nonetheless.\n\nHere’s to hoping day three brings with it another step forward for No. 45.\n\n\nTuli Tuipulotu in individual drills. <a href=\"https://t.co/2UhKLHtkzs\">pic.twitter.com/2UhKLHtkzs</a>— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) <a href=\"https://x.com/danielrpopper/status/2082879662674620533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785443287;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10898;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tuli Tuipulotu\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1441;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0001742bedc873ed1290cb6d5d9426a1\";s:5:\"title\";s:96:\"Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Tank Bigsby must be more involved in the offense this year!\";s:4:\"link\";s:142:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178236/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-tank-bigsby-must-be-more-involved-in-the-offense-this-year\";s:11:\"description\";s:354:\"Today marked the second Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The non-padded session lasted for about 90 minutes. Here’s what I observed at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. EAGLES PRACTICE NOTES UP NEXT: The Eagles have a walkthrough closed to media access on Friday. They’ll return to practice at 10:00 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9253:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 09: Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby #8 is shown during the Philadelphia Eagles off season minicamp on June 9th, 2026 at the Jefferson Health Training Complex in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nToday marked the second <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/\">Philadelphia Eagles</a> training camp practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The non-padded session lasted for about 90 minutes. Here’s what I observed at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. \n\nEAGLES PRACTICE NOTES\n\n\nJALEN HURTS UPDATE: Whereas the <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178116/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-jalen-hurts-and-new-offense-show-encouraging-signs\">first day of training camp offered reason to be encouraged about the Eagles’ new offense</a>, the second day was a reminder that this unit is still very much a work in progress. Especially as it relates to the passing attack. \n\nVic Fangio’s defense dominated the first 11-on-11 series to the point where Hurts was coverage “sacked” multiple times. One of the few attempts that Hurts did get off was batted incomplete by Zack Baun, who appeared to be in zone coverage. \n\n\n\nHurts and the offense did look sharper in 7-on-7. Hurts had good completions back-to-back to DeVonta Smith, who beat Quinyon Mitchell each time. Hurts also hit Makai Lemon on a quick slant in addition to connecting with Elijah Moore. Hurts was fortunate that a pass over the middle intended for Hollywood Brown went through Riq Woolen’s hands after the cornerback undercut a route to be in position for a pick that ultimately wasn’t made. \n\n\n\nDuring another 11-on-11 series, Hurts made a nice anticipatory completion to a crossing Dallas Goedert. But then he threw wide of the tight end on a screen. \n\n\n\nHurts’ flashiest completion came when he rolled left and threw downfield to Dontayvion Wicks, who made a leaping 50/50 ball catch to beat Jakorian Bennett and Cole Wisniewski in coverage. The ball wobbled in the air and I thought there was a good chance it was going to get picked but I give Hurts credit for being willing to give his receiver a chance to make the play. Turnover avoidance is obviously prudent but not to the point where offensive ambition is completely neutered. I like to see Hurts taking some more risks, especially in a practice setting. UPDATE: Scroll down for the video of this play.\n\n\n\nI somehow missed this play but <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/03ORuTHGuauegDEUmuO5o2\">BGN alumnus Eliot Shorr-Parks noted that Hurts underthrew an open DeVonta downfield</a>. He said that a better throw would’ve resulted in a sure touchdown. I’m less irked by that miss, which I’d classify as uncharacteristic, than what seemed to be a turn down on what might’ve been a deep touchdown to Wicks along the left sideline at one point. Of course, it’s hard to say with certainty that Wicks was in the progression, but Hurts seemed to be looking at him before checking down. Wicks seemed to be a little bummed that Hurts didn’t give him a chance there.\n\n\n\nAll told, an uneven day for QB1. Which is clearly the end of the world. Season over. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlay of the day from today’s Eagles training camp practice: <a href=\"https://t.co/aKCvvRFsmk\">pic.twitter.com/aKCvvRFsmk</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2082928306127524328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe best part of the Eagles’ offense was their rushing attack. Fangio’s defense was all over the run during the first 11-on-11 series. After that, though, multiple running backs broke off some big runs. (Again, note that this practice was not padded and there isn’t live tackling to the ground). \n\nTank Bigsby broke off multiple long runs to the end zone. He’s not someone you need to lock in on in order to notice him at practice; the way he moves is really eye-catching. I know I’ve been beating this drum a lot but I just can’t stop thinking about how the Eagles MUST get him more involved this season. He’s simply too electric to be an afterthought in this offense. Bigsby logged just 3.6 carries per game last season … and that’s with him benefiting from garbage time/the Eagles resting their starters in Week 18. His workload needs to be bigger in 2026. \n\n\n\nSaquon Barkley found a crease in the left side of the offensive line to find daylight, which prompted Sean Mannion to raise his hands to signal a touchdown. \n\n\n\nDameon Pierce caught my attention for the second day in a row. At first it was for turning a dump off reception into a nice catch-and-run gain. He looked natural as a pass-catcher and made a smooth transition turning upfield. Pierce also broke off a big gain as a runner. He’s got some juice. \n\n\n\n\n\nEAGLES INJURY UPDATES: <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178225/vic-fangio-eagles-training-camp-comments-player-evaluation-notes\">Speaking about Jonathan Greenard prior to practice</a>, Fangio said the veteran edge rusher is going to miss a good amount of training camp. And he said Greenard’s absence isn’t ideal in part because the Eagles are going to be asking him to do some things (such as dropping into coverage) he previously hasn’t been tasked with doing. In other news, Cameron Williams suffered an injury that prompted a visit to the medical tent. A cart originally came out for Williams, who is on the roster bubble entering his second season, but he was able to walk off the field. Something to monitor.\n\n\n\nSAFETY BATTLE UPDATES: Marcus Epps and Michael Carter II both saw first-team reps again. Fangio confirmed there’s a true competition going on at that spot. Neither player has done anything to create separation thus far.\n\n\n\nBACKUP QUARTERBACK BATTLE UPDATES: Andy Dalton was the first QB2 up in 7-on-7 but Tanner McKee was the primary backup in the firsts second-team series in 11-on-11. McKee seemed to get sacked a bunch but he did have a completion to a crossing Britain Covey, who was schemed open. Dalton wasn’t bad but didn’t do anything remarkable. Early on, this competition is a mid-off. \n\n\n\nHave yet to see any “wow” factor with Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers. Again, it’s early. \n\n\n\nJohnny Mundt continues to be the second tight end in 12 personnel with the starting offense. \n\n\n\nHollywood Brown drew a defensive pass interference penalty deep down the field. The flag was either on Ambry Thomas or Andre’ Sam. \n\n\n\nElijah Moore took a jet sweep with the first-team offense that resulted in no gain with the defense all over him. \n\n\n\nJordan Davis was in good position to “sack” Hurts from a rush up the middle. \n\n\n\nRough outing for Cole Payton, who impressed on Day 1. The rookie quarterback threw three interceptions in total. The first one might not have been his fault (can’t clearly recall if the pass was high of his target); the ball bounced off Danny Gray’s hands and into the hands of a diving A.J. Epenesa. Good play by an edge defender with a lack of coverage experience (related: <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178225/vic-fangio-eagles-training-camp-comments-player-evaluation-notes\">Fangio praised Epenesa prior to Thursday’s practice</a>). The second one came on a throw up the seam that looked like it may as well have been intended for linebacker Chance Campbell. The third one was a throw to fellow rookie Keyshawn James-Newby in the flat for a sure pick six. I kind of like this progression for Payton, looking good on the first day but then getting humbled. Now we’ll see if he can bounce back or not.\n\n\n\nCam Latu, facing tight coverage from Mac McWilliams, dropped a Dalton pass up the seam. \n\n\n\nJake Elliott attempted some field goals early in practice. BGN alumnus Jimmy Kempski had the best vantage point on those kicks and he informed me that Elliott went 6/7 with makes from 33, 35, 37, 43, 43, and 46 yards out. Elliott’s sole miss was a 40-yard attempt that went wide left, which is the direction that the wind was blowing. \n\n\n\nJake Elliott getting some pre-practice warmup kicks in. <a href=\"https://t.co/Dzyz4Dxgpy\">pic.twitter.com/Dzyz4Dxgpy</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2082817965460705439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Eagles finished practice with a drill where the quarterbacks threw to every player on the team save for specialists, interior defensive linemen, and offensive linemen. \n\n\n\nThe legendary Brian Dawkins was in the house for today’s practice. \n\n\n\nShout out to Rita’s, a tradition at Eagles training camp since 2013. (Feel free to send me free stuff, Rita’s.) \n\n\n\n\nUP NEXT: The Eagles have a walkthrough closed to media access on Friday. They’ll return to practice at 10:00 AM Eastern on Saturday morning. 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Odunze seems like such an obvious year 3 breakout, but the consensus seems concerned about the foot and how it will \"permanently impact\" him. He\'s healthy and his \"new normal\" comments were obviously completely overblown. A lot of people are going to look back at this and wonder how they got it wrong submitted by /u/ObamaIsFat [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:871:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb4a0x/rome_odunze_clarifies_new_normal_comment_my_foot/\"> </a> I feel like the community has gotten this situation very wrong. Odunze seems like such an obvious year 3 breakout, but the consensus seems concerned about the foot and how it will \"permanently impact\" him. He\'s healthy and his \"new normal\" comments were obviously completely overblown. 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Nabers is working in individual drills after tearing his ACL in late September 2025. Nabers said on Wednesday that he feels great and that his hope is to keep having good days until he feels prepared to do everything. “Mindset is just keep stacking days,\" Nabers said, via Charlotte Carroll of TheAthletic.com. \"Trying to get back out there with my teammates. If I can keep on stacking days with the training staff and they continue to see improvements with my body, continue to see improvements with my knee and where I\'m at, it just gives me more confidence to go out there and play. . . . No target dates. Just continue to listen to the training staff and they continue to ask me questions. 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Jones continued to operate the electrifying run-pass-option style offense that — prior to his season-ending Achilles injury — went into last year’s Week 14 matchup in Jacksonville leading the NFL averaging 6.3 yards per play and 29.8 points per game.\n\nJones started off hot with a few quick throws underneath before opening it up during 7-on-7 drills. He finished with a clean session while hitting Josh Downs on an out route, followed by a pass over the middle to Ashton Dulin. He also found veteran receiver Laquon Treadwell twice on dig routes and developed a strong connection with Warren, who fetched a handful of targets throughout Thursday’s team periods.\n\nJones completed 7-of-9 passes and though he showed he can still orchestrate the offense, the defense made it just as difficult than it had a day earlier. Ajiake wasn’t the only defender to capitalize on a turnover opportunity. During the 7-on-7 session, quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. sailed a pass intended for rookie receiver Deion Burks. After Burks had to leap to just tip it in the air, it was cornerback Cameron Mitchell who caught it and returned the interception approximately 30 yards for the first defensive score of camp. \n\nRichardson responded in the final team session with perhaps his best throw of the morning. Off play action, he fired a strike over 20 yards downfield to receiver Anthony Gould, who likely would have absorbed a massive hit from rookie safety A.J. Haulcy had the pads been on.\n\nSecond-year cornerback Justin Walley continued his impressive start to camp, showcasing his closing speed with a diving deflection on a deep sideline throw from Jones intended for Downs. Walley missed his entire rookie season after suffering a torn ACL during a joint practice in Baltimore last August, but the former third-round draft pick has looked comfortable while manning the vacant nickel spot during the first few practices.\n\nThe secondary as a whole continues to prove why the Colts traded future draft picks to assemble one of the deepest position groups on the roster. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo admitted after practice the organization has invested “a lot of capital” into the secondary, and the early competition has reflected that investment. Hunter Wohler once again worked with the first-team defense at strong safety, while AJ Haulcy, Johnathan Owens and Juanyeh Thomas continued rotating at the position during team drills. \n\nDuring the final team periods, Anarumo mixed his defensive fronts by deploying a five-man look featuring Latu, Colby Wooden, Adetomiwa Adebawore, Grover Stewart and Jaylahn Tuimoloau, who notably received his first extended work with the starters after veteran addition Arden Key opened camp in that role. \n\nAny physical evaluation of the trenches will have to wait until the pads come on next week, but through two practices, Anarumo’s creativity and exotic formations have players scrapping and clawing to earn their spot across the stampede up front. The Colts host a third straight morning practice at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus on Friday at 10 a.m., then close the first week of training camp with a Saturday afternoon practice at 4 p.m. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785440892;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:32:\"Indianapolis Colts Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11669;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Laiatu Latu\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5870;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Daniel Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12518;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Warren\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1445;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ca986c56d3adeb2b2f057fb618a16cf7\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Steelers training camp: Will Howard takes command of backup QB battle\";s:4:\"link\";s:172:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172784/steelers-training-camp-will-howard-takes-command-of-backup-qb-battle-aaron-rodgers-dk-metcalf\";s:11:\"description\";s:358:\"LATROBE — If a quarterback battle is what you wanted, you’ve certainly got it. In each of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first two practices of training camp, a young quarterback has stepped up and made noteworthy plays to raise their respective stocks. Yesterday was rookie Drew Allar, today was second-year signal-caller Will Howard’s turn. Plus, a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5889:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 30, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) participates in training camp drills at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nLATROBE — If a quarterback battle is what you wanted, you’ve certainly got it. In each of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first two practices of training camp, a young quarterback has stepped up and made noteworthy plays to raise their respective stocks. Yesterday was rookie Drew Allar, today was second-year signal-caller Will Howard’s turn. Plus, a defensive back continues to show he is worthy of a high snap count while Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf have a strong day. Let’s dive into today’s training camp notebook.\n\nWill Howard has a big day\n\nAfter a quiet Day One, Howard made several high-quality throws throughout the second practice. He had a nice rip over the middle of the field to Robert Tonyan during a team drill and hit Levi Wentz on a sideline shot for a gain of 15. The highlight of the day, though – and of camp thus far – was a deep pass to the right side that was caught by Kaden Wetjen for a 60 yard touchdown. Like Allar on Day One, he did have some errors. Leading the second two-minute drill, Howard double clutched a throw, letting it go a bit late, which allowed Sebastian Castro to pick it off and win the second two-minute drill for the defense. That said, it was still a day where there was far more good than bad for the Ohio State product. \n\nIt’s obviously still very early, but with Howard’s big second day compared to a somewhat pedestrian start for Mason Rudolph, the QB2 battle is heating up, and the second-year quarterback may have just put himself in the early lead.\n\nAsante Samuel Jr continues hot start\n\nSamuel had two big plays on <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172749/steelers-training-camp-drew-allars-touchdown-roman-wilson-highlight-first-practice-asante-samuel-jr-will-howard-aaron-rodgers\">Day One of training camp</a>, and he picked up where he left off on Day Two. During team drills, Pat Freiermuth sprung open down the right sideline. Mason Rudolph launched a pass in his direction, but Samuel made a break on the ball, getting over and beating Freiermuth to the pass to bat it down and prevent a big gain. The depth in the secondary was a big talking point all offseason, and Samuel is stacking high-quality days together and showing he should be a high-volume player come September.\n\nDrew Allar has another solid day\n\nWhile Howard stole the show with several high-quality throws, Allar had another strong day himself. He ripped a throw over the middle to Brandon Smith on a crosser that went for a big gain, and had multiple connections with A.T. Perry throughout the day, including a layered pass over the top of one linebacker and underneath a safety for a chunk play. The footwork and rhythm are getting better, and if you were to compare his feet now to his Penn State film, the improvement is clear. \n\nAaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf’s growing chemistry\n\nQB1 and WR1 of the Steelers should look more in lockstep entering Year Two together, and they look far better now than they did at this time a year ago. The pair connected several times during team drills for chunk plays over the middle of the field, and a long pass down the sideline where Rodgers fit the ball in over Jamel Dean. The final toss-and-catch came with Metcalf going up and over Daylen Everette for a touchdown to give the offense a win in the first two-minute drill. If the offense is going to take a step forward, Rodgers and Metcalf being in sync with one another will be a big reason why.\n\nOther notes\n\n\nI alluded to it earlier, but the constant targeting of the middle of the field is promising and hopefully something that carries over into actual games being played.\n\n\n\nRoman Wilson continues to get a ton of targets. He made a nice leaping catch on the sideline during the two-minute drill.\n\n\n\nRodgers ripped a seed between Cole Holcomb and Payton Wilson to Pat Freiermuth for a nice gain. That arm talent hasn’t fallen off at all.\n\n\n\nDeShon Elliott returned in a more heavy workload capacity after being limited on Wednesday.\n\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172778/former-steelers-linebacker-signs-with-49ers-kj-henry\">Former Steelers linebacker signs with 49ers</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-free-agency/172769/steelers-interested-in-signing-veteran-safety-jordan-whitehead-tampa-bay-buccaneers\">Steelers interested in signing veteran safety</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172754/steelers-stock-report-after-day-1-of-training-camp-drew-allar-asante-samuel\">Steelers stock report after Day 1 of training camp</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172749/steelers-training-camp-drew-allars-touchdown-roman-wilson-highlight-first-practice-asante-samuel-jr-will-howard-aaron-rodgers\">Steelers training camp: Drew Allar’s touchdown, Roman Wilson highlight first practice</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172744/browns-complicate-steelers-contract-negotiations-with-joey-porter-jr-denzel-ward-christian-gonzalez\">Browns complicate Steelers’ contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785440364;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";i:1;s:33:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12511;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Will Howard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1446;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7ac624196b83e88370f003f37b922a37\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Camp holdouts, when is there reason for concern, if any?\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb3t9z/camp_holdouts_when_is_there_reason_for_concern_if/\";s:11:\"description\";s:726:\"Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Chris Olave are some of the top players not currently practicing due to contract concerns or perceived contract concerns. I feel like in the past players like Terry McLaurin (could be some other issues as he was injury ridden all last season) that held out of camp struggled to get going. Since Gibbs and Bijan are going top 3 in most if not all redraft fantasy drafts and top 5 in dynasty start ups and Olave is a very enticing fantasy pick and for dynasty owners hope he can repeat what he did last year. With these hold outs and I understand the slight overreaction of it being day 2, but when is there reason for concern, if any? submitted by /u/fantasyburner17 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1052:\"Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Chris Olave are some of the top players not currently practicing due to contract concerns or perceived contract concerns. I feel like in the past players like Terry McLaurin (could be some other issues as he was injury ridden all last season) that held out of camp struggled to get going. Since Gibbs and Bijan are going top 3 in most if not all redraft fantasy drafts and top 5 in dynasty start ups and Olave is a very enticing fantasy pick and for dynasty owners hope he can repeat what he did last year. With these hold outs and I understand the slight overreaction of it being day 2, but when is there reason for concern, if any? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/fantasyburner17\"> /u/fantasyburner17 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb3t9z/camp_holdouts_when_is_there_reason_for_concern_if/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb3t9z/camp_holdouts_when_is_there_reason_for_concern_if/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785440181;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1447;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c5563e005359ea7232278ea19603289e\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Nick Bosa suggests Joey Bosa won\'t play this season\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nick-bosa-suggests-joey-bosa-wont-play-this-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:246:\"Defensive end Joey Bosa remains a free agent and apparently it\'s going to remain that way for the foreseeable future. 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said May 28 that his older brother was \"working on his golf game\" and not thinking about football.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2628:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_gibbs_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"690823\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_gibbs_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_gibbs_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons\",\"title\": \"Florio: Something\'s ‘clearly wrong’ with RB market\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/somethings-clearly-wrong-with-running-back-contract-market-mike-florio\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:40:56Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Defensive end Joey Bosa remains a free agent and apparently it\'s going to remain that way for the foreseeable future.49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said May 28 that his older brother was \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nick-bosa-free-agent-joey-bosa-is-working-on-his-golf-game-right-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">working on his golf game</a>\" and not thinking about football. That hasn\'t changed, Nick Bosa said on the Murph & Markus Show this week.\"Joey might need to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkR45LpG8P8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start training</a> if that\'s going to be the case,\" Nick Bosa said, suggesting Joey Bosa was nine holes into his golf outing on Monday.Nick Bosa added, \"No, probably not,\" when asked if news could be coming about Joey Bosa returning to the NFL.Joey Bosa, 31, has not had a double-digit sack season since 2021. The five-time Pro Bowler has only 19 across the past four seasons, including five in 2025 for the Bills.He was 35th on PFT\'s list of top-100 free agents this offseason.The only question left is: Is Joey Bosa retired or would he consider joining a contender late in the season or next season?\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785439716;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5816;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Nick Bosa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3156;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Joey Bosa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1448;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aca0cd31f546fd7a290ab31318961315\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Can Jeff Hafley & Bobby Slowik Get Anything From the Dolphins\' Offense!?\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb33xt/can_jeff_hafley_bobby_slowik_get_anything_from/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2220:\"While it will be a trying season for the Dolphins, they absolutely still have pieces that can help your 2026 dynasty rosters out. . With Miami being the first NFL head-coaching role for Hafley, there are a lot of question marks that will need to be answered. Having come over from the Green Bay Packers, Hafley was a part of one of the best-run organizations in the league. Slowik’s tenure calling plays for the Houston Texans was very inconsistent, as their offense had very high highs and very low lows. Shanahanian concepts are mixed into Slowik’s offensive playbook, as he marries passing concepts from Shanahan’s scheme (mesh, hi-low crossing patterns, calculated deep shots off of play-action) with a hybrid run scheme. The run game will likely incorporate a mix between zone and downhill plays (depending on personnel, situation, etc.), and these multiple looks/formations will allow for more of a natural play-action scheme built on the running game Full Breakdown - https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/miami-dolphins-jeff-hafley-2026-fantasy-football-impact/ Outside of Achane, can you see anyone else make a real impact!? Biggest 2026 Takeaways Malik Willis is going to vulture a lot more rushing work than Achane rosters are going to be happy with, but that dual-threat ability gives Willis a weekly starting upside. Not mentioned much here is the involvement of TE Greg Dulcich, who has a great chance to be Willis’s safety valve and second-favorite target, all while not having any real competition. Devon Achane is what makes this offense thrive, and his passing-game work will be the biggest element of his game to follow this offseason. While expecting his rushing workload to take a small hit, he can easily make up for that if he just adds that production into his passing-game work. Malik Washington is not locked into the WR1 spot, even though he clearly is the best receiver on this roster right now. If I had to pick which rookie WR of the bunch had the best shot at becoming a real option this year, my money would be on Kevin Coleman, as his athleticism and speed are two elements that this Miami roster needs in the worst way. submitted by /u/CoachstevenP [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2775:\"While it will be a trying season for the Dolphins, they absolutely still have pieces that can help your 2026 dynasty rosters out. . With Miami being the first NFL head-coaching role for Hafley, there are a lot of question marks that will need to be answered. Having come over from the Green Bay Packers, Hafley was a part of one of the best-run organizations in the league. Slowik’s tenure calling plays for the Houston Texans was very inconsistent, as their offense had very high highs and very low lows. Shanahanian concepts are mixed into Slowik’s offensive playbook, as he marries passing concepts from Shanahan’s scheme (mesh, hi-low crossing patterns, calculated deep shots off of play-action) with a hybrid run scheme. The run game will likely incorporate a mix between zone and downhill plays (depending on personnel, situation, etc.), and these multiple looks/formations will allow for more of a natural play-action scheme built on the running game Full Breakdown - <a href=\"https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/miami-dolphins-jeff-hafley-2026-fantasy-football-impact/\">https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/miami-dolphins-jeff-hafley-2026-fantasy-football-impact/</a> Outside of Achane, can you see anyone else make a real impact!? Biggest 2026 Takeaways Malik Willis is going to vulture a lot more rushing work than Achane rosters are going to be happy with, but that dual-threat ability gives Willis a weekly starting upside. Not mentioned much here is the involvement of TE Greg Dulcich, who has a great chance to be Willis’s safety valve and second-favorite target, all while not having any real competition. Devon Achane is what makes this offense thrive, and his passing-game work will be the biggest element of his game to follow this offseason. While expecting his rushing workload to take a small hit, he can easily make up for that if he just adds that production into his passing-game work. Malik Washington is not locked into the WR1 spot, even though he clearly is the best receiver on this roster right now. If I had to pick which rookie WR of the bunch had the best shot at becoming a real option this year, my money would be on Kevin Coleman, as his athleticism and speed are two elements that this Miami roster needs in the worst way. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/CoachstevenP\"> /u/CoachstevenP </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb33xt/can_jeff_hafley_bobby_slowik_get_anything_from/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb33xt/can_jeff_hafley_bobby_slowik_get_anything_from/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785438659;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:7:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12474;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Woody Marks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9226;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"De\'Von Achane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13338;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kevin Coleman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8172;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Greg Dulcich\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11610;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Malik Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8161;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Willis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11821;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Tahj Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1449;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"adbec60760527db9a7450b6ec25f8a06\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"Report: If Ricky Pearsall requires surgery, it will keep him out for all of 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-if-ricky-pearsall-requires-surgery-it-will-keep-him-out-for-all-of-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:235:\"49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out of practice due to swelling in his knee related to the PCL injury he suffered during the 2025 season and the 49ers said on Wednesday that they are considering all options to address the injury.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2895:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_shanahanpt2_260729\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"919619\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_shanahanpt2_260729\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_shanahanpt2_260729\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"How 49ers could have handled accident differently\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/florio-49ers-handling-of-kyle-shanahan-accident-an-organizational-failure\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-29T12:40:04Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out of practice <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ricky-pearsall-dealing-with-knee-swelling-related-to-2025-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">due to swelling</a> in his knee related to the PCL injury he suffered during the 2025 season and the 49ers said on Wednesday that they are considering all options to address the injury. One of those options would be a surgical procedure and going that route would reportedly lead to a long absence for the 2024 first-round pick. Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com said on KNBR that Pearsall will <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/KNBR/status/2082888121109422200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">miss the entire season</a> if the injury requires a surgical fix. Maiocco said that Pearsall and the 49ers \"made a calculated attempt to hope that thing would heal on its own\" this offseason, but the swelling after a few days of practice suggests that the injury did not heal as hoped. He also notes that Pearsall likely would have missed the season if he had surgery in March and that further time spent waiting to see if it heals on its own that still leads to surgery could impact Pearsall\'s availability and/or readiness for the 2027 campaign. None of that creates much confidence that Pearsall will be contributing to the 49ers this fall. It also makes the need for second-round pick De\'Zhaun Stribling to contribute right out of the gate that much greater for the 49ers. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785438634;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1450;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"df7fb22453d456d5796d4fe5d5c69471\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Rome Odunze clarifies \"new normal\" comment: \"My foot feels amazing\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rome-odunze-clarifies-new-normal-comment-my-foot-feels-amazing\";s:11:\"description\";s:193:\"Bears receiver Rome Odunze raised some concerns about his foot when he told reporters during the offseason program that his “new normal” is going to be dealing with some sort of discomfort.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3329:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"505238\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Chicago Bears\",\"title\": \"Williams reveals he lost 10-15 pounds\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/caleb-williams-reveals-he-lost-10-15-pounds-in-the-offseason\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:45:13Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Bears receiver Rome Odunze raised some concerns about his foot when he told reporters during the offseason program that his “<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rome-odunze-says-he-has-a-new-normal-with-his-foot-after-injury-last-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new normal</a>” is going to be dealing with some sort of discomfort.But on Thursday, Odunze clarified that’s not exactly how he’s feeling as he’s entering his third training camp.\"I really didn’t articulate it well, honestly. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/2082886931587678309?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">That’s not really what I meant</a>,” Odunze said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. \"I just kind of meant that I had an injury. That’s it. That’s football. My foot feels great. My foot feels amazing. The training staff here, the training staffs I work with in the offseason, all the work that I’ve put in to get it right, honestly it’s not even really something that I think about anymore which I think is the best thing I think you can have after an injury.“I know ‘new normal,’ that has a bunch of connotations of chronic and severe, like it’s never going to be the same. It’s not like that at all. I’m completely fine. I went through my process of recovery and rehab, and it’s been great. Obviously I do my due diligence and all those things. Being out sucks. That really is the No. 1 thing as a football player, any athlete, you all know, you don’t want to be out — practice, game, whatever it is. Went through my process of getting that right, and I feel amazing.”That’s positive news for a Bears team that’s likely going to feature Odunze in a larger role in 2026 after trading DJ Moore to the Bills.After catching 54 passes for 734 yards with three touchdowns as a rookie, Odunze caught 44 passes for 661 yards with six TDs in 12 games last year.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785438634;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11620;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rome Odunze\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1451;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"180c1556e73732b464d081c074e6b90d\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Saints CB leaves practice early with an injury\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-injuries/112282/saints-cb-leaves-practice-early-with-an-injury\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"New Orleans Saints Training Camp is in its very early stages, but already, one player has stood out. Kool-Aid McKinstry had a really great Day 1, leading to the media and players singing his praises throughout the day. For the Saints, improvement for McKinstry is arguably one of the most important factors for this team. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1606:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nNew Orleans Saints Training Camp is in its very early stages, but already, one player has stood out. Kool-Aid McKinstry had a really great Day 1, leading to the media and players singing his praises throughout the day. For the Saints, improvement for McKinstry is arguably one of the most important factors for this team. The CB group is young and unproven, and if the Saints want to stay in games, they need these players to step up. If McKinstry proves to be a high-level CB1 in the NFL, the Saints could be a playoff team this season.\n\nHopefully, this upward trajectory can continue, but a small roadblock has popped up. Today during practice, McKinstry left early with an ankle injury, per Nick Underhill.\n\n\nKool-Aid didn’t finish practice. Kellen Moore said precautionary after Kool-Aid rolled his ankle a little.— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) <a href=\"https://x.com/nick_underhill/status/2082850933810102708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe good news is this seems like a precautionary move by Kellen Moore and McKinstry should be fine, but ankles are something to pay attention to. 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It was an ongoing debate for his first few seasons in the league, but the talk essentially ended the moment Simpson was taken in the first round of this year’s draft. That alone signified that the Rams see Simpson as the eventual successor to Matthew Stafford, with the clock ticking on Bennett’s time in L.A.\n\nIt’s not like he wasn’t given plenty of chances either. Leading up to the Simpson pick, Bennett had three full offseasons to give the Rams’ front office reason to consider keeping him in their long-term plans, yet struggled to make the most of his opportunities. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.therams.com/team/players-roster/stetson-bennett/logs/2026/reg/\">According to the Rams’ official website</a>, he has completed 121-of-195 passes for 1,296 yards and eight touchdowns in seven preseason games, including six starts. Most of his production came during the 2025 preseason, when he tied for the most passing touchdowns (5), finished second in passing yards (512), seventh in completion percentage (68.8%) and fifth in passer rating (105.7). His improvement was noticeable last preseason, but he had an extremely low bar to clear.\n\nIn his first two preseasons, he had a 3-to-8 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The lowlight of his professional career to date was a four-interception outing against the Cowboys in the 2024 preseason opener. While, yes, he did lead a miraculous late game-winning drive, it doesn’t change the fact that he was playing like a below-average NFL quarterback against the backups to the backups. \n\n\nRams QB Stetson Bennett throws his fourth interception of the game vs the Cowboys. \"It\'s just decision-making. And not seeing the field well, to be honest.\" – Mina Kimes \"All four of those interceptions look stunningly similar.\" – Andrew Siciliano 🏈🎙️ <a href=\"https://t.co/6428KEyuoI\">pic.twitter.com/6428KEyuoI</a>— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) <a href=\"https://x.com/awfulannouncing/status/1822776641904681053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 11, 2024</a>\n\n\nImproving his preseason completion percentage from 59% in 2024 to 69% in 2025 is no doubt a promising sign. However, it ultimately didn’t matter as he wasn’t playing to win the QB2 job, as veteran Jimmy Garoppolo already had the role locked up without taking a snap. \n\nFor the first time in his career, Bennett has a legitimate path to actually winning the backup role behind Stafford. His three seasons in Sean McVay’s system should give him the edge, assuming he capitalizes on the improvement he had shown last preseason. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/142647/rams-qb-battle-stetson-bennett-simpson\">Read more: Stetson Bennett is completely expendable</a>\n\nBennett began training camp receiving most of the first-team reps, yet was <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-preseason/144544/rams-ty-simpson-stetson-bennett-battle\">reportedly outshined by Simpson</a> on Day 1. Granted, it was just one day, and it’s only the first week of camp, but Bennett cannot afford to be outshined very often this offseason. Not if he intends to earn future NFL opportunities once the Rams move on one day. \n\nSimply put, Bennett desperately needs to put the rookie in his place in training camp and preseason if he wishes to stick around in the league. 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How could you not with the way Pearsall’s career has started? He was shot in San Francisco as a rookie in an attempted […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4477:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Ricky Pearsall #1 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen the news came out that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160788/49ers-have-concern-about-ricky-pearsalls-knee-swelling-jordan-james-and-malik-mustapha-also-have-injuries\">had knee swelling</a> that concerned the team, it was easy for fans to think of the worst-case scenario immediately.\n\nHow could you not with the way Pearsall’s career has started? He was shot in San Francisco as a rookie in an <a href=\"https://t.co/L8xIDMjPBD\">attempted robbery</a>. After starting out hot in the first month of the season, a PCL injury sidelined Pearsall for nearly two months. He didn’t recapture that early-season mojo until December before <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/154016/49ers-injury-updates-ricky-pearsall-re-aggravated-his-pcl-and-has-an-additional-injury\">re-aggravating the injury</a>.\n\nAccording to Matt Maiocco, the latest on Pearsall “doesn’t look good” in an interview on <a href=\"https://x.com/underdognfl/status/2082894531972706405?s=46\">KNBR</a>:\n\n\nThe PCL is an injury that oftentimes heals on its own. And that was the expectation last year. He injured that thing, came back, kinda re-aggravated it, and he had a difficult time shaking that.\n\n\n\nWell, the idea was, or the thought, was that it would heal on its own through the offseason. It doesn’t appear as if that has happened. After the first two days of training camp, which he ran all of the routes. He wasn’t limited in any fashion. He experienced swelling in that knee. And now, it’s kind of back to the drawing board.\n\n\n\nIf surgery is required, he’s going to miss the season. He’s going to miss the entire season. And I know, even looking at it objectively, you’re like, ‘Gosh, this happened the second day of training camp,’ where the swelling became so bad that they had to back him off and kind of seek medical advice to determine what they’re going to do.\n\n\n\nThe idea and the reason the 49ers didn’t kind of push the envelope and have him experience the surgery early in the offseason is because the expectation was that it could heal on its own. And if they decided to have the surgery, say in February or March, or whenever, you’re not giving it the full time to recover on its own. But, probably, you’re going to miss the season anyway.\n\n\n\nSo, I think they made a calculated attempt to hope, I guess, that that thing would heal on its own. And once it didn’t, now it’s time for the 49ers and Ricky Pearsall to decide what they want to do.\n\n\n\nNow, I guess if you have that surgery, you’ve got to look ahead. This is his third year in the NFL. If they wait and wait and wait, and try to play through it, maybe the srugery is required. Maybe that cuts into his 2027 season. At this point, I think it’s reasonable, rational, logical, for the 49ers to not expect Ricky Pearsall to make any contribution in 2026.\n\n\n\nSo, really kind of amplifies how important it was for the team to select De’Zhaun Stribling where they did with the 33rd overall pick. At the time, many people thought it was kind of a luxury pick. But now, it’s looking more and more like a necessity.\n\n\nIt would be difficult to script a worse way for Pearsall’s career to begin if he needs surgery. 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Colts begin training camp and slow the speculation season.\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-analysis/125736/finally-colts-begin-training-camp-and-slow-the-speculation-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:287:\"We have seen players get PUP designation, which is generally one of the first legit pieces of information shared from the team. They let you know in advance why a player is not on the field. In our case, we had to be happy about a short list that did not include Buckner. Most were […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3369:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWe have seen players get PUP designation, which is generally one of the first legit pieces of information shared from the team. They let you know in advance why a player is not on the field. In our case, we had to be happy about a short list that did not include Buckner. Most were not surprised to read Pierce’s name on the list, but seeing our first pick in the draft added, did catch most off guard. Then you had to wait to find out what body part was the reason for the designation. The good news is that it appears to be a minor calf issue. It is not optimal, but unless is lingers for more than a couple of weeks, I’d say we have to be pretty pleased with the first report.\n\nFrom there, we get actually practices! No pads or anything, but it did offer the chance to see who got the initial 1st team reps. On offense, someone had to take Pittman’s reps and Dulin, somewhat expectantly got first dibs. Treadwell was also part of the 1’s, as a Pierce replacement was needed. The backfield and the O-line were all of the starters from last year. Whether Farmer can create a role for himself, may be the only question that will be resolved in training camp. AR did get 2nd team snaps over Leonard.\n\nOn defense, even with Buckner not designated as unable, he didn’t take snaps. Wooden slid in there for now. I think we will see a lot of Limited Participation (LP) weekly designations during the season for Buck. Boettcher played Allen’s role, which highlights just how fragile the LB room might be. Pratt is still out there and shouldn’t be expensive, so pick up the phone! The CBs were as expected, as Walley moved into the slot with the 1st team. Wohlers got the first shot over Haulcey. Nothing against Wohlers and he was a darling of camp last year, but I’d be a little disappointed if Haulcey did not win role opposite Bynum. \n\nAP’s sidelined status, should provide a lot of opportunities to see if roles will go to our rostered players, or if an upgrade is required. I would guess that all of the WRs get a shot with Jones, as you may not be able to tell as much by what they do with AR and Leonard. As for AR, the outward line is that he is a valuable member of the team and that we still expect him to succeed in the league. How many fans really expect to see him succeed with us? 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The veteran receiver talked about a ton, from Antonio Williams to Chig Okonkwo to his working relationship with quarterback Jayden Daniels and coordinator David Blough. Each answer was thoughtful and provided insight […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6510:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nTerry McLaurin spoke to the media for 14 minutes and 55 seconds on Thursday afternoon, following the second Commanders training camp practice. \n\nThe veteran receiver talked about a ton, from Antonio Williams to Chig Okonkwo to his working relationship with quarterback Jayden Daniels and coordinator David Blough. Each answer was thoughtful and provided insight to the topic at hand. He was comfortable discussing the technical aspects of his position and how small adjustments can turn a small gain to big ones. \n\nThere was one sentence among hundreds uttered that truly encapsulated McLaurin and his value to the 2026 Commanders. \n\n“I’m trying to think of things that help us all.” \n\nThat line got me. McLaurin was talking specifically about the collaborative culture Blough is building, but it could’ve applied to any topic on the table. \n\nThat seems to be McLaurin’s baseline motivation this year. \n\nI’m trying to think of things that help us all. \n\nThat obviously involves his role as No. 1 receiver and a primary offensive producer. It involves his mentorship of young receivers. It involves making plays in practice that creates energy. \n\nIt involves a conceptual knowledge of Blough’s offense and how best to function from each position, while understanding how he impacts those around him. It involves consistent work with Daniels throughout the offseason, and using the rapport built in previous seasons to adapt to and execute a new system. \n\nMcLaurin wasn’t as involved to this point last season while working through a contract issue – he can’t be blamed for being a businessman – that ended in a <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/29112/terry-mclaurin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">three-year, $97 million contract extension</a>. \n\nHis impact has been felt this spring summer, in a massive and all-encompassing way. \n\n“His presence, his voice – this is a guy who has been doing it for countless years,” Daniels said on Wednesday. “…He’s a true pro, a true vet. 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They were working together after practice today. <a href=\"https://t.co/5SGr07wDnV\">pic.twitter.com/5SGr07wDnV</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2082495752824115474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n“Since I’ve been here and got more years under my belt, I’ve always tried to bring young guys under my wing,” McLaurin <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXMyc5sPNtQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said in his presser</a>. “The great thing about it is that I’ve had young guys who are curious. I’m an open book. As a young guy, I was very curious and I had really good vets. I know the importance of passing that information. All of them have a great skill set or they wouldn’t be here. But there are nuances of the position. There’s gaining trust from the quarterback that’s very important. Creating certain habits at this level are important to establish the consistency that allows you to excel, continue to get better and have a long career. \n\n“It’s great to have a group of young guys who are hungry and looking to make the most of their opportunities. I’m happy to help them, but I learn something as well. …That’s a big part of being a leader. In camp, you see things from start to finish, see guys grow and see yourself grow and help build it from the ground up.” \n\nThat was a long quote, but speaks directly to our overall theme. \n\nI’m trying to think of things that help us all. \n\nThat motivation is clear in his work with Daniels, even on practice plays that work. The pair huddled up on Thursday after a successful completion and diagnosed how a productive play could’ve been better. \n\nMcLaurin felt like he had to throttle a bit on the route to make the timing work. Was the issue Daniels’ eyes? Was it McLaurin’s steps within the route? 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The DT also joked that it would probably be worth $500 if the QB would have signed it first. \n\nOn a serious note, though, Carter called Hurts “My guy” and talked about how they’ll sit together and have real serious conversations, saying the QB is like a big brother figure.\n\nJordan Davis\n\n\n“I know he’s super excited about the whole process, and we always try to leave the league better than we found it — obviously, [Jalen Carter] reset the market. He’s the highest paid [DT] in NFL history, and that sets the bar for everybody else and the people behind him. So, I think that’s important and we love everything about it.”\n\n\nDavis said that Carter was excited about getting back to work and everyone knows the caliber of player he is, which is why he was drafted and then signed to a big deal.\n\n\n“Coming into the league, it’s a learning process. You have to learn to be a professional, you have to learn to navigate things — how to navigate problems we didn’t have in college, that we didn’t have in high school. Obviously, football is going to take care of itself, we have great coach in Coach Hurtt, but seeing him with all the off-the-field things, and seeing him persevere through everything he’s been through, that’s really the biggest thing that I can really give him a take away from.”\n\n\nDavis’ big thing was that he was proud of Carter, and he saw the DT attack his rehab this offseason with intention and focused on getting healthy.\n\nSaquon Barkley \n\n\n“[Jalen Carter] hasn’t even scratched — you guys don’t understand how scary it actually can be. So, I’m excited for him and his family and everything.”\n\n\nBarkley commented that it was a big contract but was also well-deserved, and he looks forward to seeing the next level Carter takes things to this season. He also was very complimentary to the Eagles and how they handle their business when it comes to paying players.\n\n\n“Something about this organization, something about Howie [Roseman], they just do it the right way in my opinion. There’s a reason this team’s been successful.”\n\n\nBarkley went on to say that he and Dallas Goedert were recently talking about being in Year 9, and the TE mentioned only missing the playoffs one season of his career. That’s all a reflection of how the organization handles things, including their roster building and approach to contracts — Barkley was also sure to note that his compliments for the Eagles were not meant to be a diss toward the Giants.\n\n\n“Obviously, Howie [Roseman] does a great job, but just from everybody up there on the top, it’s actually very impressive. And, if I ever became a GM or got enough money to own a team, I would run it how they do it here.”\n\n\nOther comments\n\nDeVonta Smith\n\n\n“I think it’s great. 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He missed all of last season after recovering from an ACL tear in November of 2024. Well, he is cleared for training camp, and he has been looking great. Normally it might take a guy a bit more […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2099:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 13: Erick All Jr. #83 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball during an NFL game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 13, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTight end Erick All Jr. has unfortunately had knee issues before the Cincinnati Bengals even drafted him. He missed all of last season after recovering from an ACL tear in November of 2024.\n\nWell, he is cleared for training camp, and he has been looking great. Normally it might take a guy a bit more time to get that confidence in his knee back, but All attributes it to a freak accident that happened in Greece to being ahead of schedule.\n\nJust in case you needed another example of NFL players being built differently. All likely survived an accident most people would leave with some lingering injury. However, for him, it was probably getting blindsided by a linebacker.\n\nWe are all wishing All a good bill of health, and maybe he is extra careful crossing the street onto the practice field for a while over at Paycor Stadium.\n\n\nErick All Jr. said he was hit by a moped type vehicle walking around in Greece. It threw him to the ground and he scraped his face up but was fine. Said that was huge for him and gave him confidence because he’s normally “the hammer” but took his first “pancake” and was fine.…— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) <a href=\"https://x.com/LaurelPfahler/status/2082871620285186369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBengals TE Erick All Jr. got hit by a moped in Greece, which strangely gave him a ton of confidence after missing all of last season with an ACL injury he sustained in 2024. <a href=\"https://t.co/8CpPJXaNzu\">pic.twitter.com/8CpPJXaNzu</a>— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ben_Baby/status/2082887734167818613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785436065;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals injuries\";i:1;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";i:2;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11592;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Erick All\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1464;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ec0752c292c6e30dffcd63cf66da3f11\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Things are starting to click for Eli Raridon at Patriots training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132131/things-are-starting-to-click-for-eli-raridon\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"After back-to-back training camp practices with multiple catches and securing two red. zone touchdowns on Thursday, New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon is growing more comfortable at the NFL level. “It’s going well,” Raridon said Thursday about his first training camp as a pro. “I’ve got a lot of great people in the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4629:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 28, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon (82) works with a member of the coaching staff during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nAfter back-to-back training camp practices with multiple catches and securing two red. zone touchdowns on Thursday, New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon is growing more comfortable at the NFL level.\n\n“It’s going well,” Raridon said Thursday about his first training camp as a pro. “I’ve got a lot of great people in the tight end room to learn from. Hunter Henry’s been great to me. Just learning every day, trying to apply it on the field and just playing as hard as I can.”\n\nNew England’s third-round draft choice this year hauled in his first score in <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132127/patriots-training-camp-recap-drake-maye-a-j-brown-connection-comes-to-life\">Thursday’s practice</a> on an open play-action bootleg pass from quarterback Drake Maye, waltzing into the end zone from about the 5-yard line. Raridon later caught another touchdown working with Tommy DeVito’s second-team offense.\n\nHead coach Mike Vrabel spoke about having the younger athletes play fast and not worry about mistakes when asked about Raridon’s growth ahead of Monday’s practice. He explained that the coaching staff can correct mistakes, not coach someone to play faster.\n\n“[It’s] helpful,” Raridon said of that coaching approach. “It’s a great mentality to have, and to win in this league you have to play fast. And as a young player, it’s hard not to be thinking about a lot of stuff out there … I think we can play fast and obviously play smart but not worry too much about making a mistake. 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When you get to training camp, it’s something completely different … Eli’s learning and figuring this game out, and I think he can find a way to help us.”\n\nThe Notre Dame product credits his time learning the offense during spring practices with helping him apply elements more quickly, allowing him to play faster in training camp.\n\nEarly in the spring, free-agency signing Julian Hill <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/129363/julian-hill-injury-reaction-patriots-mike-vrabel\">suffered a season-ending knee injury</a>, thinning out an already uncertain position group. 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Today, more information was discovered about the Packers’ injury situation and their current depth chart.\n\nIf you weren’t at training camp on Thursday, here’s what you missed.\n\nInjuries\n\n\nKeisean Nixon is indeed back. <a href=\"https://t.co/6PBZxZlhwu\">pic.twitter.com/6PBZxZlhwu</a>— weston hodkiewicz (@WesHod) <a href=\"https://x.com/WesHod/status/2082856314976276504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Packers’ injury situation mostly stayed the same between Wednesday and Thursday. Green Bay’s reserve list is currently made up of:\n\n\nRB Chris Brooks (hamstring, NFI)\n\n\n\nTE Tucker Kraft (knee, PUP)\n\n\n\nTE Luke Musgrave (neck, PUP)\n\n\n\nOL Brant Banks (hamstring, PUP)\n\n\n\nDL Javon Hargrave (knee, PUP)\n\n\n\nDL Jordon Riley (ankle, PUP)\n\n\n\nEDGE Micah Parsons (knee, PUP)\n\n\n\nCB Kamal Hadden (ankle, PUP)\n\n\n\nLS Matt Orzech (calf, PUP)\n\n\nBeyond those players, the non-participants on Thursday were receiver Brendan Rice (hamstring) left guard Aaron Banks (load management day as he comes off a knee injury) and offensive lineman Jager Burton (hamstring). Burton was injured during Wednesday’s practice but stated that it wasn’t a serious injury.\n\nCornerback Keisean Nixon returned to practice today after experiencing what head coach Matt LaFleur called “tightness” on Wednesday. Nixon was seen doing drills with a band around his thighs on Thursday.\n\nLaFleur also stated that the team hopes that Musgrave’s neck issue will “subside over time,” which doesn’t instill great confidence that the tight end’s injury luck will turn around soon. Keep an eye on that situation, as the Packers are short on roster-worthy tight end bodies already.\n\nOffense\n\n\nStarters in team: Love Jacobs Whyle (FB) Dafney (TE) Golden – Watson Morgan – Monk – Rhyan – Belton – Kinnard Sorrell – Brinson – McClellan – Brooks – LVN Zaire – Coop Nixon – Valentine Williams – X (Bullard came in at nickel) Cisse & St-Juste rotated in with the 1’s.— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyHermanNFL/status/2082864291183509772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith Banks and Burton out of practice and Zach Tom still not participating in team drills, the offensive line remained the same with the 1s on Thursday. Jacob Monk appears to be the next man up at guard, while Darian Kinnard has been holding down the fort at right tackle.\n\nThe Packers’ premier two-tight end look right now involves Josh Whyle, who was called up from the practice squad in-season last year after he was let go from the Tennessee Titans, and Drake Dabney, who was called up for just the last two games of last regular season. It’s a less-than-ideal situation for Green Bay right now.\n\nConsidering that the Packers don’t have full pads on yet, I wouldn’t make too much about individual player performances at this stage on offense, considering how much further ahead the defense is at this point in the season. Generally, the offensive side of the ball takes a longer time to gel. \n\nDefense\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Packers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Packers</a> rookie Brandon Cisse working individual drills. <a href=\"https://t.co/wiGtbezdJO\">pic.twitter.com/wiGtbezdJO</a>— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByRyanWood/status/2082859885356573153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs I see it, there are really two big position battles on the defensive side of the ball this camp, at least on the starter level. The first is on the defensive line, where the question is who the third starter will be next to Devonte Wyatt and Javon Hargrave. The second is at cornerback, where the question is who will start opposite Keisean Nixon.\n\nOn the line, no questions are being answered so far, as Wyatt remains out of team drills as he comes off his ankle injury and Hargrave remains on the PUP list. Because of the injuries, we’ve seen back-to-back days of a starting line of Warren Brinson, Karl Brooks and Chris McClellan, the three players most likely in the running for that third starting spot.\n\nAt cornerback, though, Carrington Valentine was the “starter” with Nixon in several team periods on Thursday, a hint of how the Packers’ pecking order at the position looks in late July. For what it’s worth, even with Nixon out yesterday, Benjamin St-Juste has been primarily a second-team cornerback for the last two days. On Wednesday, rookie second-round pick Brandon Cisse was getting looks over him with the 1s.\n\nDuring practice, linebacker Edgerrin Cooper dropped out of action but did not reportedly receive attention from the medical staff. In different periods, both Isaiah McDuffie and Ty’Ron Hopper came in as Cooper’s sub.\n\nA name generating some buzz early on in camp is “safety” Johnathan Baldwin, who has a chance to make the 53-man roster this year as the fifth safety and backup slot. For whatever reason, Baldwin is getting looks in the slot ahead of Kitan Oladapo, who was the third option (behind Javon Bullard and the now-released Nate Hobbs) in 2025. Baldwin, who played the slot primarily at UNLV, recorded an interception in today’s practice.\n\nSpecial Teams\n\nThe Packers don’t even have a healthy long snapper in practice right now, and they certainly aren’t going live in kicking periods, but rookie kicker Trey Smack went three-for-three today from the 25-yard line. Hey, we’ll take it.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785434450;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Green Bay Packers preseason\";i:1;s:31:\"Green Bay Packers training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6333;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Keisean Nixon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1470;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7a439a3354768a8630f6cb013540328a\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Rome Odunze Clarifies his new normal comment – “I’m completely fine”\";s:4:\"link\";s:146:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119710/chicago-bears-rome-odunze-clarifies-his-new-normal-comment-im-completely-fine\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"Speculation has swirled ever since Rome Odunze made comments about his “new normal” following a foot injury that slowed him for much of the 2025 season. Odunze set the record straight on Thursday. “I know ‘new normal,’ that has a bunch of connotations of like chronic and severe, like never going to be the same. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2913:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 10: Rome Odunze #15 of the Chicago Bears prepares to run drills during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 10, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSpeculation has swirled ever since Rome Odunze made comments about his “new normal” following a foot injury that slowed him for much of the 2025 season.\n\nOdunze set the record straight on Thursday. “I know ‘new normal,’ that has a bunch of connotations of like chronic and severe, like never going to be the same. It’s not like that at all. Like, I’m completely fine.”\n\nThis is welcome news for a Chicago Bears team looking for Rome Odunze to take another step in his third season, following DJ Moore’s departure to Buffalo.\n\nWednesday marked the start of the Bears’ training camp, and videos surfaced of Odunze participating at full speed, with many noting that he looks much quicker than he did at any point during the 2025 season.\n\n\nRomes “new normal” was looking solid today. Got in and out of breaks caught the ball well in individual. I think he will be just fine. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ChicagoBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ChicagoBears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/OrbbkFsy5R\">pic.twitter.com/OrbbkFsy5R</a>— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) <a href=\"https://x.com/clayharbs82/status/2082486053156360543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nPress Taylor noted, “He looks like he’s moving around really well. I think if he hadn’t said anything, I don’t know that you necessarily would have noticed through the spring the way he was moving, because he looks like he’s moving really well. We’re excited to see what Rome does through this training camp.”\n\nEnthusiasm is only growing in Bears camp as Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, Odunze, and a talented offensive core look to build upon their offensive success in 2025. That enthusiasm isn’t going to be dampened by this update from Odunze, especially when noting, “I feel amazing.”\n\n\nRome Odunze clarifies his “new normal” comment. Rome says his foot feels great and he probably didn’t articulate his thoughts well with that comment. Said he doesn’t even think about his foot anymore. Here’s his full answer. <a href=\"https://t.co/UC0oeXErHM\">pic.twitter.com/UC0oeXErHM</a>— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) <a href=\"https://x.com/sean_hammond/status/2082854555172188185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785434400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Injuries\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11620;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rome Odunze\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1471;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3d05a9b7e170449a80b130f39ec26b39\";s:5:\"title\";s:165:\"Who are your tier jumpers going into the 2026 season? Essentially guys that will increase value and be in the next tier in their position after the season completes.\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb0llf/who_are_your_tier_jumpers_going_into_the_2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:380:\"Here are my predictions for each position: RB - Bucky - I think his value will be closer to the 2025 season. WR - Ladd - I think he’s top 10 dynasty WR. QB - Malik Willis - His floor will elevate him and keep him relevant. TE - Eli Stowers - I think he makes an impact sooner than expected. Who are your predictions? submitted by /u/el_gato_fabricado [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:714:\"Here are my predictions for each position: RB - Bucky - I think his value will be closer to the 2025 season. WR - Ladd - I think he’s top 10 dynasty WR. QB - Malik Willis - His floor will elevate him and keep him relevant. TE - Eli Stowers - I think he makes an impact sooner than expected. Who are your predictions? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/el_gato_fabricado\"> /u/el_gato_fabricado </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb0llf/who_are_your_tier_jumpers_going_into_the_2026/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vb0llf/who_are_your_tier_jumpers_going_into_the_2026/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785433306;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13349;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Eli Stowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8161;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Willis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1472;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1138d1864be4f2d80f4e3ab597522e01\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Report: Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell to have season-ending knee surgery\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-panthers-rookie-wr-chris-brazzell-to-have-season-ending-knee-surgery\";s:11:\"description\";s:196:\"Word on Wednesday was that Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell would miss up to eight weeks after tearing his LCL during practice, but his absence from the field is set to be even longer.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2731:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_injuries_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"295262\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_injuries_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_injuries_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Carolina Panthers\",\"title\": \"Why do so many injuries happen at training camp?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/why-do-so-many-injuries-happen-during-nfl-training-camp\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:25:10Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Word on Wednesday was that Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-panthers-rookie-wr-chris-brazell-tore-his-lcl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">would miss up</a> to eight weeks after tearing his LCL during practice, but his absence from the field is set to be even longer. Joe Person of TheAthletic.com reports that Brazzell received a second opinion about the knee injury and that he and the team concluded that the best course of action is for the third-round pick to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7480699/2026/07/30/carolina-panthers-chris-brazzell-season-ending-injury/?unlocked_article_code=1.1lA.bImR.T2DNu7xLkx6v&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have season-ending surgery</a>. Brazzell is the second Panthers player to suffer a serious knee injury since camp opened last week. Linebacker Nic Scourton will miss the season with a torn ACL. The Panthers also placed wide receiver Dan Chisena on injured reserve this week. The Panthers have signed wideouts Casey Washington and Gabriel Benyard over the last two days. They join Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette, John Metchie, Jimmy Horn, Brycen Tremaine, David Moore, and Ainias Smith as available options at wideout. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785433079;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13353;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Chris Brazzell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1473;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9bb3c7019fadf60b0ed697f2826111bb\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Fernando Mendoza embracing current \"following role\" with Raiders\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/fernando-mendoza-embracing-current-following-role-with-raiders\";s:11:\"description\";s:211:\"Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak made it clear that Kirk Cousins is the team\'s starting quarterback entering training camp, with rookie signal-caller Fernando Mendoza part of the group that will push the veteran.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3630:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mendoza_260729\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"517417\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mendoza_260729\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_mendoza_260729\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Las Vegas Raiders\",\"title\": \"Kubiak says Cousins is \'the guy\' over Mendoza\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/klint-kubiak-says-kirk-cousins-is-the-guy-over-fernando-mendoza\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-29T13:05:07Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak made it clear that Kirk Cousins is the team\'s starting quarterback entering training camp, with rookie signal-caller Fernando Mendoza part of the group that will push the veteran. On Thursday, Mendoza once again reiterated how he\'s just fine doing what\'s best for the team to help Las Vegas win, noting that at this point he\'s taking a \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/fernando-mendoza-focused-on-the-next-rep-amid-following-role-with-raiders-3857031/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=sports&utm_term=Fernando%20Mendoza%20focused%20on%20the%20next%20rep%20amid%20%E2%80%98following%20role%E2%80%99%20with%20Raiders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">following role</a>.\" “I’m just trying to do my part and focus on the next rep and do everything that I can possibly can to prepare myself to be the best asset I can for my team and whatever decision is made at the end, that’s fantastic,” Mendoza said, via Sam Gordon of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. \"I’m all for it. I just want the team to win. That’s where I’m at.”The quarterback’s comfort level with the scheme is improving, as he said he’s feeling more like a Raider rather than a new rookie on the scene.“Every day, it’s more and more reps that I get, I feel like the entire team improves,” Mendoza said. “The more experience you put out there on the field, the more beneficial for everybody.”While Mendoza feels like he has a better understanding of the Raiders’ new offense, he admitted there is plenty for him to improve.“<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/fernando-mendoza-focused-on-the-next-rep-amid-following-role-with-raiders-3857031/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=sports&utm_term=Fernando%20Mendoza%20focused%20on%20the%20next%20rep%20amid%20%E2%80%98following%20role%E2%80%99%20with%20Raiders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I still have a long way to go</a>,” Mendoza said, via Sam Warren of TheAthletic.com. “I feel more comfortable, but I’m nowhere near where I need to be, especially with learning the playbook. I still need to go a long longer and attack the playbook harder.“I’m still ways away.”\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785433027;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1166;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kirk Cousins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1474;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ed786e01af2397f9eceb48cb837ffdd7\";s:5:\"title\";s:235:\"Breaking: Panthers 3rd-round rookie WR Chris Brazzell II will miss the entire 2026 NFL season with a knee injury he suffered this week, per @josephperson. 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Brown connection comes to life\";s:4:\"link\";s:143:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132127/patriots-training-camp-recap-drake-maye-a-j-brown-connection-comes-to-life\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"Following their first off day of training camp, the New England Patriots were back to work on Thursday and donned full pads for the first time this summer as work transitioned into the red zone. Here’s what went down on the rainy practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Attendance Absent: CB Carlton Davis (new), CB Brandon […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5822:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 28, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) makes a catch during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nFollowing their first off day of training camp, the New England Patriots were back to work on Thursday and donned full pads for the first time this summer as work transitioned into the red zone.\n\nHere’s what went down on the rainy practice fields behind Gillette Stadium.\n\nAttendance\n\nAbsent: CB Carlton Davis (new), CB Brandon Crossley (new)\n\nPUP/NFI: ED Gabe Jacas, RB Terrell Jennings, TE C.J. Dippre, ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nInjuries: N/A\n\nThe Patriots saw a pair of new absences in their secondary on Thursday, as Carlton Davis and Brandon Crossley were absent. Davis left Tuesday’s session early. Rhamondre Stevenson and Charles Woods, both who also left last practice early with apparent heat issues, were back on the field.\n\nTakeaways\n\nMaye and Brown: After a shaky start to the summer, Drake Maye and A.J. Brown had their best day of practice together in the red zone — where they showcased early chemistry back in minicamp. The duo was in sync for much of the day as Maye was 4-of-5 targeting Brown with at two touchdowns coming on slants, while the lone incompletion came with Christian Gonzalez in coverage.\n\nThe pair also had a pretty connection in 1-on-1s with Maye perfectly dropping a fade route in the bucket as Brown was in the back left corner of the end zone.\n\n“I know everybody tracks the numbers and everything else. I’m confident that they will continue to progress,” Mike Vrabel said of the chemistry between the two prior to practice. “Again, it’s good work. It’s good competitive work out there, and guys are in tight coverage or challenging and whatever that may be.\n\n“I’m really confident that that relationship will continue to grow, and A.J. will have plenty of opportunities to help us.”\n\nYear 2 receivers: Brown was not the only receiver to shine on Thursday, as second-year pros Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III found the end zone on numerous occasions. Williams was on scene for two of the day’s highlights working with Tommy DeVito: beating Kobee Minor off the line of scrimmage before hauling in a touchdown through contact and then later snagging a one handed back shoulder fade and getting a knee in bounds for another score.\n\nShortly after Williams’ second score, Chism got on the board by working back to the ball and going up-and-over Mike Brown for a touchdown. The shifty wideout also had multiple wins in 1-on-1 work as he remains a tough cover.\n\nElsewhere at wide receiver, it was the quietest day of the summer for DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte as they each went without a target in team work. Romeo Doubs then had just one catch from Maye, while UDFA Cameron Dorner hauled in an impressive touchdown catch from Behren Morton over Karon Prunty.\n\nGonzo’s participation: Asked Tuesday whether he would continue to practice in full as work transitioned to full pads, Christian Gonzalez replied, “I’ll be out there.”\n\nOut there he was on Thursday and the cornerback remained a full participant in all periods. Gonzalez’s strong start to camp contemned as well as he started his day in 1-on-1s with a pass breakup against A.J. Brown, who got him back on the aforementioned fade, and forced two incompletions against Kayshon Boutte. \n\nTrench work: The full pad work allowed for our first true look at the Patriots offensive and defensive lines. New England’s starting offensive line held up well in pass protection, but it was the Patriots defensive front that largely controlled the line of scrimmage in the run game.\n\nWhile rookie Caleb Lomu did record a pancake on his first rep, linebackers Christian Elliss, Robert Spillane, Khalil Jacobs, and Namdi Obiazor and defensive lineman Cory Durden and Leonard Taylor were all in the backfield throughout the day.\n\nOther notes:\n\n\nRookie tight end Eli Raridon continued to be active as a pass catcher hauling in a play-action bootleg touchdown from Drake Maye and a later reception in the flat from DeVito.\n\n\n\nUDFA tight end Tanner Arkin also remained with the first team at times and showcased his physicality in the run game.\n\n\n\nJared Wilson and Drake Maye had one bad exchange where the ball ended up on the ground.\n\n\n\nUDFA edge rusher Xavier Holmes had a noticeable amount of snaps along the edge today working in with Dre’Mont Jones and Elijah Ponder.\n\n\n\nCharles Woods was again first-up to replace the injured Carlton Davis in the secondary. 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To start, there’s a stark difference between the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4602:\"\n\n\n \n New York Giants pass rusher Brian Burns celebrates a sack | Getty Images \n\nEdge defender Brian Burns is in his third training camp with the New York Giants, and things are just a bit different than his previous two camps. \n\nBurns’ previous two camps were held at the Giants’ facilities at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J.\n\nTo start, there’s a stark difference between the scenery at the Giants’ facilities, nestled between MetLife Stadium’s parking lots and New Jersey route 3, and the lush greenery at Greenbrier Country Club in West Virginia. \n\n“I definitely look into the distance,” Burns said, talking about the scenery. “It’s beautiful out here. There’s a couple cribs up there [in the mountains], it’s nice. I notice quite a bit of things, we’re trying to figure out something to do on the off day, maybe we’ll go fishing or something.”\n\nIt’s a change of pace for someone born and raised in southern Florida (born in Fort Lauderdale, went to high school in Miami metropolitan area, college in Tallahassee), spent the first part of his NFL career in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the second part in northern New Jersey and New York City.\n\n“I think I’ve seen an eagle or something,” he said. “There was a big bird that flew over the practice field when we was out there.\n\n“I (didn’t) see no bears or nothing,” he added with a laugh. “I’m not trying to see that.\n\n“It’s nice. It’s peaceful, a lot of mountains, trees, wildlife. So, you know what I’m saying, it’s a peaceful view, but there’s a lot of chaos on the field.”\n\nChaos on the field. That’s the kind of thing fans want to hear about. And that brings us to another feature of the Giants’ camp this year. The pretty, peaceful views stands in stark contrast to the intensity of camp under John Harbaugh. \n\n“He’s intense,” Burns said of Harbaugh. “I knew that from his team meetings but, I mean Harbs, he’s all about ball, and that’s what you want in a head coach.”\n\n“Every time he opens his mouth,” he added. “That’s who he is, he can’t help it. He’s got that intensity regardless. Enthusiasm I should say, not intensity.”\n\nThe enthusiasm and intensity is something Burns already likes about Harbaugh’s camp. It’s the way training camp should be. \n\n“I don’t know about any of the younger guys that have been through it. Camp’s supposed to be hard,” he said. “Camps supposed to be hard, that’s how it’s supposed to be. I don’t know, man. We’re definitely going to work and I’m looking forward to it.”\n\n“(Harbaugh) makes it very clear what he expects. He expects you to work. He expects you to be a pro, show up on time, prepared. He’s not a man for excuses, he understands stuff happens, but he ain’t trying to give too much of that.”\n\nBurns noted that while the Giants only have two days off in the first 12 days of camp, there’s a good plan in place to allow players to recover. He noted that there’s a good balance between work and recovery so the players don’t “overdo” it, to use his words. \n\n“Top priorities are obviously getting in football shape,” Burns said. “being in better condition than your opponent and I would say really just getting good at your identity. What you’re going to be calling most of the time. There’s a good handful of calls that you’re going to have that you can always fall back on. You need to be able to execute them against any look, any personnel that the offense may throw at you and that’s kind of what you need to focus on.”\n\nThe Giants were one of the best teams in the NFL at forcing third downs in 2025, but they were also one of the worst at getting off the field in those situations. \n\nAn enthusiastic training camp and a focus on identity and a foundation that can get opponents off the field should go a long way toward helping to fix the defense. \n\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785432600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";i:1;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";i:2;s:27:\"New York Giants Transcripts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5862;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Brian Burns\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1478;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9ff3aab72f6166b0064724a0bfabfd40\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"10 Observations from Day 2 of Jaguars Training Camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-training-camp/86941/10-observations-from-day-2-of-jaguars-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:341:\"After a Day 1 of Jacksonville Jaguars training camp that belonged almost entirely to the defense, Thursday brought a far more competitive practice to the Miller Electric Center. Depending on who you ask, the debate over which side of the ball came out ahead may be somewhat unsettled. Where Wednesday was a defensive showcase, Thursday […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9032:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 26: Wide Receivers Brian Thomas Jr. #7 and Parker Washington #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars go through workout drills during OTA Offseason Workouts at Miller Electric Center on May 26, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAfter a Day 1 of Jacksonville Jaguars training camp that belonged almost entirely to the defense, Thursday brought a far more competitive practice to the Miller Electric Center. Depending on who you ask, the debate over which side of the ball came out ahead may be somewhat unsettled. Where Wednesday was a defensive showcase, Thursday was a dogfight from start to finish. Both units dominated in different periods, and the honest answer on who won the day depends entirely on which stretch of practice you were watching.\n\nHere is a breakdown of the ten most notable takeaways from Day 2 of Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp.\n\n\n\nCole Van Lanen Looks Good on the Side\n\nMultiple members of the media in attendance were in agreement: starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen, who was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list to open camp as he continues recovering from his Week 18 knee injury against Tennessee, is looking sharp working out to the side of the field. The team is reportedly managing his return deliberately, with the plan being to bring him along gradually toward an eventual return during camp, a timeline consistent with what head coach Liam Coen indicated during the offseason program. But his clearly spry mobility makes his return seem like more of a when, not if, conversation.\n\n\n\nJack Kiser To Return to Camp\n\nThe Jaguars announced Thursday that linebacker Jack Kiser will be back sometime in camp after undergoing an MRI on his right knee overnight. The injury was confirmed as on the minor side, and Kiser’s return is not expected to be a prolonged absence.\n\n\n\nLawrence and Washington Heating Up\n\nThe Trevor Lawrence and Parker Washington connection is heating up, and Thursday gave the crowd two of the more impressive throws of early camp. A deep ball, sideline throw that Lawrence dropped perfectly into Washington’s hands with cornerback Montaric Brown in coverage was a clean display of the timing and trust the two have built up over the offseason. More importantly, Washington climbed the latter to bring the throw in, in a contested catch scenario. The moment that stood out most, though, was a deep sideline route where Lawrence beat the coverage to the spot with an exceptionally-timed throw, and Washington got both feet down inbounds in tight quarters. \n\n\nOtw to an endzone near you 😮‍💨 Free camp tickets: <a href=\"https://t.co/fhVdfYSB9O\">https://t.co/fhVdfYSB9O</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/z37tRb0JkJ\">pic.twitter.com/z37tRb0JkJ</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2082921051348979859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt was the kind of play that makes the extension conversation surrounding Washington feel like a formality. If there was an offensive player of the day award for each training camp day, Thursday’s would go to Washington.\n\n\n\nJosh Cameron Makes His Case\n\nThe most impressive catch of the day, arguably, belonged to sixth-round rookie wide receiver Josh Cameron, who hauled in a diving deep ball from backup quarterback Nick Mullens that drew a strong reaction from everyone watching. \n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/Josh_Cameron34?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Josh_Cameron34</a> is cooking at camp 🍳<a href=\"https://x.com/Dream_Finders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Dream_Finders</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/wF0cbWzhqN\">pic.twitter.com/wF0cbWzhqN</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2082920613291647306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nCameron followed that up with two additional catches during team periods and logged multiple competitive reps throughout the session. His most talked-about moment came on a deep out-breaking route against Travis Hunter, where the crowd and media in attendance were split on the ruling. Cameron made the catch along the sideline, but Hunter forced him out of bounds and the play was ruled incomplete. It was a good rep for both players: Cameron showing the contested-catch ability that made him a training camp name to watch, and Hunter demonstrating the competitive instincts at cornerback that the organization has been counting on.\n\n\n\nTravis Hunter Makes Plays on Both Sides \n\nSpeaking of Hunter, beyond the Cameron coverage rep, he made his presence felt on offense as well, pulling in a 15-yard out-breaking route later in the session. The dual-contribution day is exactly what Liam Coen has described as the plan for Hunter in 2026, and Thursday was an early example of it playing out in practice.\n\n\n\nBrian Thomas Jr. Finishes Strong\n\nThursday began as a quiet morning for Brian Thomas Jr. And then it wasn’t. After his slower start, Thomas erupted in the final two periods with three receptions of 20 or more yards, including one catch and run that would have likely been a touchdown in a live game. In many ways, it felt like one of those games where a player has no catches at the end of halftime, and you turn around at the end of the third quarter and they have a hundred yards and a touchdown on three catches. It’s those types of explosive plays that Jacksonville fans hope becomes a theme for his 2026 campaign.\n\n\n\nDefense Getting Hands On The Ball\n\nThe secondary had a strong day, as a unit, even beyond the Hunter coverage rep. Cornerbacks Jourdan Lewis and Jarrian Jones each recorded two pass breakups.\n\n Meanwhile, linebacker Branson Combs turned in perhaps the most underrated rep of the day, running stride for stride with Parker Washington on a contested catch where initial appearances suggested a near-interception. The ball arrived with simultaneous possession, and Combs’ ability to hang with one of the team’s most productive receivers in a contested situation was a notable takeaway from a player looking to carve out a larger role. \n\nLinebacker Ventrell Miller closed out the day’s defensive highlights by picking off a Nick Mullens in a middle period.\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/ventrell_miller?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ventrell_miller</a> with the user lurk 🎮<a href=\"https://x.com/Dream_Finders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Dream_Finders</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/c7gWb4DfZM\">pic.twitter.com/c7gWb4DfZM</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2082920903126503602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRayuan Lane Draws Attention\n\nThe three-way safety competition for the role behind Antonio Johnson and Eric Murray continues to develop storylines. Rayuan Lane had an interception on a Trevor Lawrence pass in the final period, a play that was ultimately called back due to a pass interference penalty on the underneath corner in coverage. While the flag took the “official” stat away, the play itself was hard to miss. It echoed the pattern from Day 1, when Eric Murray’s interception generated attention in a similar context. The safety competition has been one of the more compelling subplots of the opening two days.\n\n\n\nMilum and Pregnon Watch\n\nThe offensive line work continues to generate questions worth monitoring. Wyatt Milum received extensive reps at right guard for the second consecutive practice, while Emmanuel Pregnon worked on the left side. The positional movement is worth tracking as the competition for the starting guard spots takes shape heading into padded practices. It’s unknown if these additional reps were a result of anything going on with starting right guard Patrick Mekari, who spent much of the early periods on the side.\n\n\n\nCam Little’s Perfect Day\n\nKicker Cam Little closed out the day going four for four on field goals, including a long of approximately 50-yards.\n\n\n\nThat wraps up day 2 from the Miller Electric Center. Day 3 of Jaguars Training Camp kicks off on Friday, July 31 at the MEC: an exclusive practice for season ticket members. The Jaguars’ next open public practice is scheduled for Sunday, August 2, per the team’s official training camp schedule. 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Stroud have had “productive conversations” on a second contract for the young quarterback.For his part, Stroud said he’s focused on what he can do on the field while his representation handles the negotiation.“I think everything has been great,” Stroud said in his Wednesday press conference, via transcript from the team. “I\'m focused on ball. I’m trying to hold my end of the bargain down on just the football side and do what I can and what I should be doing as the quarterback of this team. I\'m letting them handle it, and seems like everything is going great.”Stroud said he’s not imposing a deadline on when negotiations must end, noting he’s leaving that to his agent.While there could be some unwanted pressure on a player seeking a new deal, that’s not how Stroud sees it.“I think pressure is part of my job,” Stroud said. “That\'s just something I think is part of the gig and something that I\'m not naive to, but I\'ve learned you have to keep the main thing the main thing. You have to just focus on one day at a time, one play and the football is what\'s gotten me to even have the conversation, to be able to get a second contract. I have to focus on football.”Stroud feels like if he does that, the contract will take care of itself.“What I\'ve done is what I\'ve done on the field and what I will do, we\'ll see,” Stroud said. “I think I\'ve had some success and I think I\'ll continue to have success as a quarterback in this league.“I\'m excited for the future and to pass all the contracts stuff, I love playing football.”Stroud, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft, is under contract through 2027 after the Texans exercised his fifth-year option in the spring.In his 46 career games, Stroud has completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 10,876 yards with 62 touchdowns and 25 interceptions. 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Rams fans to ask a series of questions about the team on Tuesday</a>, the queries about training camp produced some of the most interesting results. Many of those answers came down to one word:\n\n“Pressure”\n\nWhat do these answers tell you about the Rams? Perhaps more importantly, what do they tell you about the perception of certain players in Rams camp?\n\nOmar Speights most likely to lose job\n\n“Which starter will lose his job in camp?”\n\n\nLB Omar Speights, 42%\n\n\n\nNobody, 33%\n\n\n\nTE Colby Parkinson, 14%\n\n\n\nDE Braden Fiske, 9%\n\n\n\nRT Warren McClendon, 2%\n\n\nAs you can see, fans had the option to simply choose “nobody” if they had confidence in everybody, but <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144062/rams-depth-chart-omar-speights\">there’s barely any confidence in Speights at linebacker</a>. With players like Shaun Dolac and Grant Stuard behind him, there is a lot of competition for those linebacker snaps. They’re not the only ones.\n\nLook at the results to this question:\n\n“Which surprising player will be a camp stand out?”\n\n\nLB Nikhai Hill-Green, 28%\n\n\n\nWR Brennan Presley, 21%\n\n\n\nOther, 16%\n\n\n\nTim Keenan III, 15%\n\n\n\nS Alex Cook, 13%\n\n\n\nG Bill Murray, 3%\n\n\n\nQB Matthew Caldwell, 2%\n\n\nCould Hill-Green be a future starter for the Rams, say by 2027?\n\nBut at least Speights will still be on the roster. Not everybody in the survey was so lucky.\n\nDavis Allen more likely to be cut than ‘nobody’\n\nWhen asked for a surprise cut candidate, here’s what you said:\n\n\nTE Davis Allen, 42%\n\n\n\nNobody, 29%\n\n\n\nCB Emmanuel Forbes, 10%\n\n\n\nRB Jarquez Hunter, 10%\n\n\n\nWR Jordan Whittingon, 7%\n\n\n\nK Harrison Mevis, 1%\n\n\nIf none of the tight ends in front of him get traded, then Allen would be TE5 on the Rams. Is that too low on the depth chart for a player to make the 53? Many of you think so!\n\nAllen easily beat out “nobody” to be the player most likely to be cut by the Rams.\n\nBut Allen will be picked up by another team if that happens. So is he the one with the most to lose? Probably not.\n\nStetson Bennett has most at stake this month\n\nThe strongest consensus choice of any question here, most of you agree that Bennett has the most to lose in this camp’s battle for QB2. If Stetson Bennett doesn’t make the Rams as the backup, will another team even call him?\n\n“Which player has the most to lose?”\n\n\nQB Bennett, 61%\n\n\n\nWR Whittington, 30%\n\n\n\nDE Fiske, 5%\n\n\n\nRB Kyren Williams, 4%\n\n\nIf Bennett can’t back up Stafford, it’s hard to see how he’d help another team. Puka Nacua says that Bennett has always played with confidence.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rams</a> WR <a href=\"https://x.com/AsapPuka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AsapPuka</a> talks backup QBs 🗣️ The early report on Stetson Bennett & Ty Simpson ✍️<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/TheFanLA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TheFanLA</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PukaNacua?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PukaNacua</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLtrainingcamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLtrainingcamp</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RamsHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RamsHouse</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/UT6EoXIFVJ\">pic.twitter.com/UT6EoXIFVJ</a>— 97.1 The Fan (@TheFanLA) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheFanLA/status/2082606270855492089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Rams might even sign a veteran QB to sit in front of Ty Simpson if Bennett does fail to impress Sean McVay enough. A veteran QB isn’t the only player who could join the Rams.\n\nFans still want Taylor Decker\n\nEven though AJ Jackson hasn’t been suspended yet, Rams fans are still hopeful for more help at tackle. Jackson did rest this week because of blood clots. \n\n“Which free agent would help the most?”\n\n\nOT Taylor Decker, 51%\n\n\n\nWR Stefon Diggs, 15%\n\n\n\nWR Deebo Samuel, 14%\n\n\n\nLB Bobby Wagner, 13%\n\n\n\nEDGE Joey Bosa, 6%\n\n\nNot even close. Fans are confident enough in those other positions to want to see L.A. sign Decker, but will they be signing a $15 or $20 million insurance policy? Do they have that kind of money if Aaron Donald returns?\n\nNot that surprising when you look at these results:\n\n“What position worries you the most?”\n\n\nTackle, 43%\n\n\n\nLB, 30%\n\n\n\nReceiver depth, 16%\n\n\n\nOther, 8%\n\n\n\nCenter, 3%\n\n\nAll hands on Decker. But tackle isn’t a position battle fans are watching:\n\n“Which position battle is most interesting?”\n\n\nWR3, 46%\n\n\n\nTE, 31%\n\n\n\nLB2, 20%\n\n\n\nEDGE depth, 3%\n\n\nMaybe I should have asked QB2?\n\nBut if Bennett has the most to lose, who has the most to prove?\n\nTerrance Ferguson needs to step up now\n\nWhen asked which player on the Rams has the most to prove this camp, the winner was clear:\n\n\nTE Terrance Ferguson, 36%\n\n\n\nQB Ty Simpson, 22%\n\n\n\nRB Hunter, 21%\n\n\n\nQB Bennett, 18%\n\n\n\nOther, 2%\n\n\nFerguson should be able to work his way into a steady role in year two. If he can’t do that, does he have much of a future with McVay?\n\n\nRams TE rotation can be a mess if Tyler Higbee is still in the TE1 rotation – nothing should really suggest he isn’t Was TE1 last year until injuries zapped him Clear trust with the coaches Ferguson might play a completely different role – but this impacts Park Via <a href=\"https://x.com/StuJRams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@StuJRams</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/OVEX7em1Ec\">pic.twitter.com/OVEX7em1Ec</a>— Zain Dhanani (@DhananiZain) <a href=\"https://x.com/DhananiZain/status/2081862924763574483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s going to be a fascinating camp either way. Some will win, some will lose, some will be added, some will depart.\n\nBut you know who never changes, even over decades?\n\nThe fans.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785431890;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Los Angeles Rams Preseason\";i:1;s:30:\"Los Angeles Rams Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13275;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Simpson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10857;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Stetson Bennett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12140;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Omar Speights\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1482;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d04ac55c4a73c978b0adca59e89866e0\";s:5:\"title\";s:91:\"Packers News: Why Christian Watson’s biggest contributions in 2026 won’t be statistical\";s:4:\"link\";s:148:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84195/packers-news-why-christian-watsons-biggest-contributions-in-2026-wont-be-statistical\";s:11:\"description\";s:353:\"Christian Watson has spent much of the past two seasons answering questions about injuries and production. Fair. But I’d argue it’s also fair to shift the 2026 conversation about Watson away from counting stats and toward understanding what he brings to Green Bay’s offense. As Packers Wire recently posted, Watson has embraced the idea that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4049:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nChristian Watson has spent much of the past two seasons answering questions about injuries and production. Fair. But I’d argue it’s also fair to shift the 2026 conversation about Watson away from counting stats and toward understanding what he brings to Green Bay’s offense.\n\nAs Packers Wire recently <a href=\"https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/30/christian-watson-green-bay-packers-wide-receivers-2026-quotes-injuries-jayden-reed-matthew-golden/91107203007/\">posted</a>, Watson has embraced the idea that his role extends beyond filling up the stat sheet. His size-speed combo forces defenses to account for him on every snap, creating opportunities for everyone else in Matt LaFleur’s offense.\n\nThat’s especially important because the Packers finally appear to know exactly who the core of their receiving corps is. After a few seasons of quite a crowded kitchen, we’re down to a comfy three-chef lineup. Watson, Jayden Reed and first-round pick Matthew Golden each bring distinct skill sets, giving LaFleur complementary weapons rather than a bunch of players competing for the spotlight. Watson stretches the field, Reed thrives underneath and after the catch, and Golden adds another playmaking ability at all levels. \n\nWhen defenses dedicate extra attention to Watson, those teammates stand to benefit. Reed should find more room to operate in the middle of the field, Golden could see favorable one-on-one matchups, and the running game may even face lighter boxes (though that is TBD). Those contributions won’t appear next to Watson’s name in the box score, but they can have a significant impact on the offense as a whole.\n\nI do expect Watson to deliver on yards and touchdowns this year, but that shouldn’t be the only measuring stick. If he stays healthy, the Packers may get exactly what they’ve been betting on all along: a player whose biggest influence comes from making life easier for everyone around him.\n\n<a href=\"https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/30/christian-watson-green-bay-packers-wide-receivers-2026-quotes-injuries-jayden-reed-matthew-golden/91107203007/\">Christian Watson says Packers WRs must fulfill ‘potential’ in 2026</a> – Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Watson was optimistic about Green Bay’s receiver room, but emphasized the need to take another step forward.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84140/packers-training-camp-recap-injury-info-gets-cleared-up-on-day-1\">ICYMI: Recapping day 1 of Packers training camp</a> – Aaron Banks and Nazir Stackhouse have already been activated from the Green Bay Packers’ PUP list.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/article/keisean-nixon-returns-to-the-practice-field-after-brief-hamstring-tightness--288603476/\">Keisean Nixon should be good to go for Thursday’s practice</a> – After hamstring tightness kept him from participating in the first day of training camp, Nixon should be back in the mix on Thursday.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49488047/packers-career-rushing-leader-green-reveals-parkinson-battle\">Packers career rushing leader Green reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis</a> – The 49-year old Packers legend spoke about his diagnoses with Tyler Dunne on the “Go Long with Tyler Dunner” podcast. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785431685;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:52:\"Cheese Curds: Daily Green Bay Packers News And Links\";i:1;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8167;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Christian Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1483;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"db3de2e77052bb14af0dc9633b33b0d7\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Lions safety Kerby Joseph optimistic about injury with help from his faith\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168016/detroit-lions-safety-kerby-joseph-optimistic-injury-faith-god\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"The saga of Kerby Joseph’s knee injury continues. 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A day after coach <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injuries/167876/detroit-lions-big-updates-injuries-brian-branch-kerby-joseph-christian-mahogany\">Dan Campbell said he wasn’t expecting the Detroit Lions safety for Week 1 of the regular season</a>, Joseph talked to the media for the first time since midway through his injury-plagued 2025 season.\n\nJoseph finally gave some insight into how the knee injury crept up on him last season, starting in training camp.\n\n“I woke up, it was swollen. I didn’t think nothing much. I was just like, ‘I can still run, do all of that. I’m finna go out there and practice.’” Joseph said. “We had scrimmage, but I’m running, I’m like, ‘Man, I ain’t that fast today.’ I thought—you know, I ate good that day. I’m thinking it’s a little breakfast or something going on. It’s not, my knee is just—I couldn’t, you know. I got the MRI, I got the news.” \n\nJoseph would battle the knee injury for the first six weeks of the season until things came to a head in Detroit’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. In that game, Joseph had to go to the sidelines several times due to knee pain. He would miss the next few games. And after a failed attempt to return later in the season, Detroit shut him down for good. \n\nSince then, there there has been rampant speculation on Joseph’s NFL future, and the Lions haven’t made things much clearer. Campbell continues to say they don’t know how Joseph’s knee will respond nor when he’ll be ready for action.\n\nOn Wednesday, Joseph was seen doing a pretty intense workout at training camp, and he followed it up on Thursday with a bout of confidence that things will turn out okay.\n\n“I’m super optimistic. I never gave up,” Joseph said. “I’m going to always work hard. All I do is work! If you see me outside, I’m working.” \n\nWhat’s clear from Joseph’s time with the media is that he’s keeping spirits high by relying on his faith. <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DYziVvPkbUN/\">Earlier this offseason, he was baptised and it changed his perspective</a>. \n\n“My baptism, it was like an opening,” Joseph said. “It opened a lot of things. God opened my eyes, informed me of a lot of things. I’m just so thankful for it, because if I never got baptized, I would never be able to see the things I needed to see.” \n\nHe also referred to the last 10 months of battling this injury as his “walk with God,” noting that He is the only person who can truly help him navigate this time. As for when he expects to finally return to the field? \n\n“Whenever God wants me out there, I’m going to be out there. 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Tier week continues, it\'s another great day to be great! Breaking down tight ends -- I know the images have been a little grainy so wrote them out as well below, first wanted to provide some bullets on some specific thoughts. As always please feel free to yell, scream, bark, compliment, question anything and everything! This year\'s JSN is Brock Bowers. Been loving the \"Super Bowers\" draft strategy where you get a stud RB in Rd 1, Bowers Rd 2, then get to spend the next 3-4 rounds pounding fun tiers of WRs before we address RB2 in the murky RB3-4 range (PIT, WSH, MIN types) and with handcuffs. late-round QB range is soooo nicey that I really do like this. ideal for having an early/mid Rd 1 pick (tougher at the turn) and in leagues where you have to start 3 WR I know everyone is going to yell about Loveland > McBride. and you guys might be right. McBride is the man. For me, I just have so much more faith in Loveland-Caleb-Johnson than McBride-Brissett/Minshew/Beck-LaFleur/Hackett. 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His speed was there, and he was able to use that early on to produce as a rookie. Since then, he has improved as a route runner every year. It has led to an improvement to his statistical output every season. \n\nHowever, Tucker could have been more of an impact player if he had consistent quarterback play. Tucker has played with Jimmy Garappolo, Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, and Geno Smith. All four quarterbacks have struggled with the best performance coming from O’Connell. Tucker has been running wind sprints wide open down the field and even ended up throwing up on the sideline against the Browns.\n\nAgainst the Browns Tucker had 10 targets but only three receptions. A perfect example is the play below which was the first play of the game. Tucker wins off the line and wide open with a potential for huge play. Smith misses him by a yard on a play that should have been explosive for the Raiders offense. \n\nThese types of situations have been a constant for Tucker throughout his career. 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Sanders said he want to have the meeting to talk about coaching his son Shedeur because Sanders \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deion-sanders-i-want-to-meet-todd-monken-to-talk-about-shedeur-as-a-coach-not-as-a-dad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can tell him</a> a few things about how to get him going\" after their time together at Colorado. Monken said <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/todd-monken-cant-wait-to-speak-to-deion-sanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he was interested</a> in having that conversation this spring and said on Thursday that it was \"awesome\" to get it done. Monken said he and Sanders spent much of their time telling stories about their football careers, but that Sanders \"gave me a little bit of insight\" into how his son processes things as a quarterback. 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But all of that now seems to be water under the bridge, as Clowney visited with Cleveland on Wednesday and appears to be getting closer to signing with the club. Browns General Manger Andrew Berry told reporters on Thursday that he has no qualms about re-signing Clowney after a “really good visit.”“<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/07/gm-andrew-berry-hopeful-the-browns-can-sign-jadeveon-clowney-who-visited-wednesday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No. 1, reconciliation is possible in life</a>,” Berry said, via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. “And I don’t subscribe to the notion of defining people by really their worst or best moment.“But in this case, a moment of weakness, he made a mistake. It’s something you talk through. We’ve maintained a good relationship with JD since, really since 2022. 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There will be no stopping the incessant commentary on the QB situation because, well, it does create interest (i.e., clicks). It is a tough situation for O’Connell, McCarthy, and Murray to be in really. KOC is trying to toe a fine […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:41298:\"\n\n\n \n EAGAN, MN. - JULY 2026: Vikings GM Nolan Teasley left, and head coach Kevin O\'Connell speaks to members of the Media at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (Photo by Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) \n\nTraining camp is underway and the “reports” and speculation is off to the races. There will be no stopping the incessant commentary on the QB situation because, well, it does create interest (i.e., clicks). It is a tough situation for O’Connell, McCarthy, and Murray to be in really. KOC is trying to toe a fine line IMO.\n\nI believe he wants to continue to develop JJ and does not want to hurt his confidence in any way. At the same time he is tasked to win games and his salary dictates that that is the number 1 goal. Resurrecting Kyler Murray is a new challenge and getting him up to speed takes time. I suspect that neither QB really likes this setup but what can you do. They both are handling it very well IMO.\n\nThis situation is going to create daily soap opera stories for us to regale.\n\nI wish I could give an educated opinion on whether or not this is good for the team or for the eventual starting QB. I do respect KOC for doing it his way though. If you are going to go out then you should go out doing it the way you want. But he really did not have much choice due to JJ not being able to stay healthy. If he could have played every game last year then I doubt they would have signed Murray. It sucks but it is as it should be (I do not like to say it is what it is).\n\nHow would you handle the QB situation?\n\nBased on who the Vikings brought in for a workout, EDGE rusher Victor Dimukeke is interesting. Could it be a sign that the team is looking for cheaper options to add at EDGE rusher?\n\n\n\n2026 Vikings Training Camp Full Schedule <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/schedule/vikings-events/training-camp/schedule\">https://www.vikings.com/schedule/vikings-events/training-camp/schedule</a>\n\nDATE : TIME : PRACTICE Saturday, Aug. 1 : Noon- 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 : 5 – 11 p.m. : 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. : Joint Practice with Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Aug. 20 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. : Joint Practice with Baltimore Ravens\n\nThe Minnesota Vikings 2026 preseason schedule features three matchups Week 1: Saturday, August 15 at New York Giants (1:00 PM ET) Week 2: Saturday, August 22 vs. Baltimore Ravens (12:00 PM ET) Week 3: Friday, August 28 at Denver Broncos (Time TBD)\n\n\n\nMinnesota Vikings News and Links\n\nVikings 2026 Camp Opens with Alignment, Addition, Extension & QB Plan <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-alignment-quarterback-plan\">https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-alignment-quarterback-plan</a>\n\nThe Vikings head coach relishes training camp, which kicks off for Minnesota this week, and the opportunity it provides to continue developing the roster ahead of the 2026 season.\n\nNew Vikings General Manager Nolan Teasley is equally optimistic about camp getting underway, as he noted Tuesday afternoon during a joint press conference with O’Connell.\n\nTeasley, whom Minnesota hired June 1, emphasized how in-step he and O’Connell have been over the past two months.\n\n“Working together with this guy every day,” Teasley said, gesturing at O’Connell, “it’s become clear we’re aligned in our vision — but in terms of where we are currently and as we embark on the 2026 season, but also where we’re headed in the future and as we build this thing out.”\n\nO’Connell told Twin Cities media members he’s “really enjoyed” working alongside Teasley and his staff.\n\n“It’s been a really cool summer getting to build these relationships and see so many of the things that made us all so excited about bringing Nolan here,” O’Connell said. “It’s just awesome when it starts coming to life on a daily basis. And it’s not only Nolan, but the staff that he’s assembled has been just as good of a staff as I’ve been around, quite honestly.”\n\nO’Connell and Teasley are pleased with Minnesota’s offseason, both in player acquisitions and work accomplished during OTAs and minicamps, and now it’s time for the next level.\n\n“I know I speak on behalf of our players when I say they’re excited about what the potential of our team can be,” O’Connell said. “That’s what this time of year is for all 32 teams. There’s a wonderful opportunity out in front of all of us, and we’ve got to go to work and maximize it every single day.”\n\n\n\nKevin O’Connell Reveals How Vikings Will Split Reps Between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy <a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/kevin-oconnell-reveals-how-vikings-will-split-reps-between-kyler-murray-j-j-mccarthy\">https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/kevin-oconnell-reveals-how-vikings-will-split-reps-between-kyler-murray-j-j-mccarthy</a>\n\nThe starting quarterback audition that will shape this season for the Minnesota Vikings and perhaps define multiple careers is clearly the featured attraction during training camp.\n\nFor as consequential as this competition will be, Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and their teammates have no interest in intensifying the spotlight or indulging in feelings about the process. The players themselves are trying to keep things as cool as they can.\n\nVikings coach Kevin O’Connell was remarkably transparent in his news conference this week about the plan for dividing up drills in practice between the two. Murray went first with the first team Wednesday, but the repetitions were equally split.\n\n“It’s going to be more by certain periods,” O’Connell said. “Maybe a guy’s gotten a little bit more third down work, so then we’ll make sure we try to even it out, but I will say this, and I told the quarterbacks: ‘We don’t need to make this 50-50.’ It’s going to be that way to start when we’re on a time crunch, but when we get into some longer practices and some move-the-ball periods, there’s some periods where the amount of plays is unknown sometimes as you really start to get into what real football is.”\n\nMurray, of course, was the most seismic change after McCarthy’s rocky debut. As the first overall pick in the 2019 draft with 87 starts and more than 20,000 passing yards in his career, Murray is the clear favorite to win this competition. But O’Connell has committed to opening it up, and McCarthy has said he believes him.\n\n“My job’s to make it right for either of them, so that’s kind of all I can focus on,” right tackle Brian O’Neill said. “It’s just like any other guy and any other position battle. That’s really what it is from my perspective.”\n\nMurray mentioned earlier the challenge of mastering a new offense without taking all of the turns with the first team, but he said Wednesday he feels much better about the playbook after going through spring practices and continuing to immerse himself in it over the last six weeks.\n\nMcCarthy, too, said he has recovered from the time lost and the rhythm interrupted by his late-season injuries.\n\n“I felt like I was hitting that upward trajectory, and I’m certain it’s still been going up since then,” McCarthy said.\n\n\n\nVikings camp opens with the QBs and their teammates playing it cool over the spotlighted competition <a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/vikings-training-camp-quarterbacks-54c7284ea4833f7fef4cb945a004590e\">https://apnews.com/article/vikings-training-camp-quarterbacks-54c7284ea4833f7fef4cb945a004590e</a>\n\nFor as consequential as this competition will be, Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and their teammates have no interest in intensifying the spotlight or indulging in feelings about the process. The players themselves are trying to keep things as cool as they can.\n\n“I’m not really too focused on the long-term vision of it,” Murray said Wednesday before the team’s first formal practice of camp. “I’m really just focused on process, and that’s day to day, trying to put my best foot forward, and proving to the guys and the coaches what I’m capable of.”\n\nMcCarthy brings a decidedly different resume, style and personality to this derby, but his public stance on his approach to trying to keep the same job he had last year sure sounded similar to Murray’s.\n\n“It’s just refining every little detail, leaving no stone unturned and just trying to get better in every aspect,” said McCarthy, whose injuries have limited him to 10 starts in two seasons since he was drafted with the 10th overall pick in 2024. “That’s a constant battle with yourself every single day until you hang ’em up.”\n\n\n\nVikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Candid About QB Competition <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/vikings-j-j-mccarthy-gets-candid-about-qb-competition/\">https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/vikings-j-j-mccarthy-gets-candid-about-qb-competition/</a>\n\nMcCarthy was asked how competition like this can bring the best out of him, given the circumstances.\n\n“Studying the best and learning from the best, they’re always competing with themselves every day. There’s no ceiling they’re putting on themselves. It’s always a constant ‘look at myself in the mirror’ at the end of each day and ‘did I get better?’\n\nJust focus on what you can control, how you can improve, and when you’re done with it, looking back and seeing where you’re at.”\n\nCertainly a mature answer from the young quarterback. McCarthy was then asked about conversations with Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell have been like the past couple of days.\n\n“Conversations were great. Just all about, you know, doing my job and doing it to the best of my ability. Taking completions, taking what the defense has given me, making smart decisions, and at the end of the day, just doing my job. Very simple.”\n\nMany have theorized that Kyler Murray was brought in to be the starter immediately. Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings have continued to claim that it’s a fair competition. McCarthy was asked for verification.\n\n“100%. Yeah.” … Vikings QB Kyler Murray was asked about his “perception” of Justin Jefferson and the standard he’s set. This came during the same media session where J.J. McCarthy spoke.\n\n“I think it’s greatness. You know, not only does he believe he’s the best receiver in the league, he wants to be. From what I’ve seen out here, he’s proved it every single day. Those are the guys you want to be around. You know, it’s few and far between having guys like that. But when you get around one, you see why, you know. So, again, I’m just grateful I get to throw the ball [to him].”\n\n\n\n“They’re in Trouble”: Analyst Shares True Feelings After Vikings HC Announces QB Reps Plan for J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/trouble-analyst-shares-true-feelings-012452302.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/trouble-analyst-shares-true-feelings-012452302.html</a>\n\nReacting to the situation, Chris “Mad Dod” Russo said on Wednesday on “ESPN NFL”:\n\n“I can understand why he’s doing it. You know, he wants to give Murray a chance, but they’re in trouble at this position. I didn’t like McCarthy anyway; I drafted him out of Michigan. He hadn’t thrown a lot of balls at Michigan. I thought that was a little risky. He rescued Darnold, let him go, and then Darnold won a Super Bowl. And now, by bringing Murray in, he’s telling you they’re not so sure about McCarthy, because if they loved McCarthy, why bring in Murray, who’s been a starting quarterback and a playoff quarterback in the past? Now I don’t like Murray. Arizona gave up on him. They went to Brissett. To me, that’s a bad sign.” .. J.J. McCarthy Shares Game Plan for the 2026 Season J.J. McCarthy has had a tough luck in his NFL journey so far. He missed his entire rookie season after getting injured in a preseason game, and then continued to struggle with injuries in the 2025 season.\n\nDuring a conversation with the reporters on Wednesday, McCarthy opened up about his mindset while also reflecting on what went wrong last season.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Vikings</a> QB JJ McCarthy on his takeaway from last season: “Being obsessive with the day to day routine. Being obsessive with each moment, trying to find those times to get better. Also getting that time to balance the recovery aspect… making space for game plans, what’s the… <a href=\"https://t.co/GSWRo2TSaw\">pic.twitter.com/GSWRo2TSaw</a>— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) <a href=\"https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/2082533232369955236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhat we saw from Vikings QBs Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy in first practice of camp <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7479022/2026/07/30/vikings-kyler-murray-jj-mccarthy-training-camp/\">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7479022/2026/07/30/vikings-kyler-murray-jj-mccarthy-training-camp/</a>\n\n“Excited to be here,” Kyler Murray told reporters Wednesday afternoon. “Excited to get started.”\n\nJ.J. McCarthy later added: “Best day of the year.” … What position does newly signed veteran defensive back Jamal Adams expect to play in Flores’ system?\n\n“I can play linebacker, safety, corner, nose tackle, D-end, kicker, it don’t even matter,” the three-time All-Pro said Wednesday. “Whatever you want me to play, I’ll play. You want me to walk the dog, I’ll walk the dog.”\n\nNote: Adams sounds great but I wonder if he could clean the cat box?\n\n\n\nVikings Training Camp Observations: 1st-Round Pick Caleb Banks Joins Defensive Newcomers in Mix <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-observations-caleb-banks\">https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-observations-caleb-banks</a>\n\nReturnee J.J. McCarthy and free-agent addition Kyler Murray picked up where they left off this spring. Both met with local reporters before the session, and so did right tackle Brian O’Neill after he re-upped his contract with the team Tuesday. The only thing missing was a sea of fans. Well … and “The Hitman.”\n\nThere’s no shortage of confidence in the secondary sans Harrison Smith, who hasn’t decided on if he will return for his 15th season or head for the sunset, but there’s certainly a surplus of expertise that is gone.\n\n“I think, collectively, there’s a sense of trying to bring what he brought to the table from a communication [and] leadership standpoint with him being absent, or not being absent, but not being here; I still haven’t gotten over it,” Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores told media before practice.\n\n“Obviously, he brought a lot to our team,” he continued with a smile. “We love him dearly. Hope he hears that and knows what I mean by that. But, yeah, I think his impact on the other guys as far as leadership, communication, ownership of the defense, I think he especially took to that ownership and the ability to change [the defensive call] based on what they see” as a group.\n\nFlores stated his belief that there’s at least a few other players who learned from Smith in that regard. … No 1. I Spy: Agent Caleb Banks\n\nYou can ignore our ridiculous play on words (we blame the heat), but not the Vikings first-round pick. A full participant in practice Wednesday, the 18th overall pick Banks turned heads without making any tackles for loss or sacks. His size alone was something to behold. Calves. Thighs. Torso. Arms. You name it, Banks, who is listed at 6-foot-6 and 327 pounds, looked like he was dressed in full pads in his debut.\n\nBanks spent the offseason program finishing his rehab for a foot injury and shared afterward that his first NFL practice was fun. He called it “different” than anything he’s experienced before, and described Defensive Running Game Coordinator Ryan Nielsen, who led defensive line drills, as “a very serious guy.”\n\nBanks added that Nielsen is someone “that I feel like every defensive tackle would want in their corner.”\n\nNo 2. Defensive newcomers show up\n\nThe newest veteran on the Vikings, Jamal Adams, acclimated quickly to his change of scenery and new uniform No. – 54. The 30-year-old former safety settled in with the inside linebackers during individual drills and got plenty of work in the second level with the second defense in 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 periods.\n\nAdams showed feel for space and sinking into zones. On one snap, he provided tight underneath coverage in tandem with a deep safety on a McCarthy pass that was denied over the middle of the field. Later, he nearly disrupted a seam shot to TE Gavin Bartholomew, but McCarthy had just the right touch.\n\nAnother veteran preparing for his first Vikings season, James Pierre, forced the only turnover of the day. The 29-year-old cornerback who signed in free agency high-pointed a pass that Murray probably wanted back (it appeared to be affected at the line of scrimmage by Redmond). Pierre plucked it with ease, but he stayed on the ground for a moment, likely due to a cramp, and eventually jogged off.\n\nEarlier in the session, Pierre tapped into his length and closed his cushion with purpose on an in-breaker intended for Justin Jefferson and broke it up. He also was in ideal position on a laser beam over the middle to Addison, but the receiver wrestled the rock away and made a strong catch with his fingertips.\n\nNo 3. Dazzling backfield\n\nOf course, it’s difficult to gauge knockback and the success of a run play in the absence of shoulder pads.\n\nBut it was simple to spot the sauce in Jordan Mason’s step on a short reception via Murray in the left flat. Mason, better known for his bruising than his finesse, evaded safety Joshua Metellus, one of the team’s soundest tacklers, with a well-timed change of direction. A good-natured and rip-roaring scene followed.\n\nIn addition to Mason’s exciting catch-and-run, 31-year-old Aaron Jones, Sr., epitomized “all-out effort” by finishing every one of his touches with a burst into the end zone. On one rep, Jones nabbed a short pass to the right side and was instantly tagged by two defenders, but he still legged out almost 30 extra yards.\n\n\n\nVikings QBs J.J. McCarthy & Kyler Murray Aim to Maximize Every Camp Rep <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/news/jj-mccarthy-kyler-murray-2026-training-camp-rep\">https://www.vikings.com/news/jj-mccarthy-kyler-murray-2026-training-camp-rep</a>\n\n“Once I got healthier after that Seattle week, in the Washington and Dallas [games], I felt like I was hitting that upward trajectory,” McCarthy said. “And I’m certain it’s still been going up since then. And just being able to keep the routine the way it is, adjust a little bit here or there, but just keep getting those reps and keeping that familiarity with this offense and performing at the highest level possible.”\n\nHe described things as “clicking” from the moment of relaying the play call to delivering the football, synching his footwork with the rhythm and timing of the plays.\n\n“Just being able to have that chemistry and the organic chemistry with all the receivers and the relationships that I have, it’s really awesome to really feel a part of this team and just step out here every day with those guys and keep getting better,” McCarthy said. … Murray joined the Vikings during free agency after spending seven seasons as Arizona’s starter. The 2019 No. 1 overall pick won Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and went to Pro Bowls after the 2020 and 2021 seasons but endured multiple changes during his time with the Cardinals.\n\nHe described wanting to lead by example and establish that footing play by play.\n\n“As I get to prove myself by the plays that I make, being around the guys, it’s easier for me to continue to open up, be more vocal,” Murray said when asked about his leadership. “And I think all that naturally comes, especially when we get out here, play games, practice, and just being around the guys more, that organically happens.\n\nMurray has spent time getting caught up in the system, going over scripts and the playbook “every day for the last six weeks.”\n\n“I feel great. It really helped me going through OTAs for sure,” Murray said. “Having done it once now, obviously this time it’s about to be real, but I truly believe that going through OTAs has prepared me for what’s to come.\n\n“I think it’s a reps thing — continue to do it over and over again, say it over and over again,” he added. “And the more you do it, the more you say it, the more it comes natural, the more it comes easier. And I think that’s really the process for me. I think once all that settles down, for me, it’s just playing football.”\n\n\n\nWill Vikings pick big and strong or experienced playmaker? Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy offer different flavors <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/will-vikings-pick-big-and-strong-or-experienced-playmaker-kyler-murray-jj-mccarthy-offer-different-flavors-035016178.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/will-vikings-pick-big-and-strong-or-experienced-playmaker-kyler-murray-jj-mccarthy-offer-different-flavors-035016178.html</a>\n\nMurray had started team work with a smooth initial 11-on-11 series. But 7-on-7 work had proved less rhythmic, and Murray overthrew Jefferson down the left sideline.\n\nThis was the type of throw training camp is for — to iron out expectations between quarterback and receiver, ensuring each player enters Week 1 with an aligned understanding of a play’s rhythm. So O’Connell gathered the duo to discuss just that.\n\n“It was more of a timing play and a timing throw that it didn’t really work as timely as we wanted it to,” Jefferson told Yahoo Sports after practice Wednesday. “So really just talking with each other and having that communication is really, really key.\n\n“Being on the same page is the main factor.”\n\nMurray would hit Jefferson deep down the right sideline before the 90-minute practice ended.\n\nMurray received initial first-team snaps during 11-on-11 drills, but each quarterback received first- and second-team snaps. McCarthy led off an earlier quarterback footwork drill before Murray received initial snaps when throwing routes on air. … McCarthy arrived in 2024 as the 10th overall selection of the NFL Draft with a college championship to his name and a strong arm. A torn meniscus sidelined him for the 2024 season, and one teammate said his throws last year were sometimes late. The Vikings must decide: Were McCarthy’s inconsistent mechanics last year more about his health and inexperience or a longer-lingering barrier to precision? Can McCarthy grow into that touch and layered passing that the college level requires less with its spacing?\n\n“You see the arm strength,” quarterbacks coach Josh McCown told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday. “He can drive the ball, but it’s really taking that next step as a passer and really be able to develop all the clubs in his bag, so to speak. And we felt like he made strides this spring and you should want to continue to see those manifest now obviously.” … “Any chance I could get going over scripts, going over the playbook every day,” Murray said Wednesday. “Every day for the last six weeks. Then obviously workouts and stuff going out there and implementing what we’ve done. Obviously get more familiar with the footwork and verbiage and stuff.”\n\nMcCarthy’s assessment of his improvement since fracturing his hand last season: “I’m certain I’ve grown, mentally and physically, just dramatically.”\n\n\n\n‘We want an elevator’: As Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy split first-team reps, what will determine Vikings QB battle? <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/we-want-an-elevator-as-kyler-murray-and-jj-mccarthy-split-first-team-reps-what-will-determine-vikings-qb-battle-182133295.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/we-want-an-elevator-as-kyler-murray-and-jj-mccarthy-split-first-team-reps-what-will-determine-vikings-qb-battle-182133295.html</a>\n\nHead coach Kevin O’Connell met with each of his quarterbacks as they reported to camp this week to explain his vision and plan for managing snaps and determining who will start Week 1. O’Connell has an ideal timeline in mind for making a decision, he said Tuesday, though he declined to share it publicly.\n\n“I told the quarterbacks: ‘We don’t need to make this 50-50,\'” O’Connell said in an introductory news conference from team headquarters. “Over the sequence of many days, or as many days as we hope to have before we make a decision, I know we’ll be thorough. I know both guys will feel like they’ve gotten an opportunity to compete.” … And first-team work will not be the only important portion of the analysis. Second-team work with a less-advanced cast will help coaches determine how the quarterbacks perform with more challenges.\n\n“That gives different layers to the evaluation as well,” O’Connell said. “We want an elevator at the quarterback position. And in many ways, doing that in this system is kind of a do-your-job mentality, which is running the show, showing completions and just showing the ability to execute our offense with comfort.\n\n“We want to be comprehensive with this. But at the same time, I think it’s important when we feel good about a decision as a group … we give our team and our players clarity of exactly the direction we’re going.” … General manager Nolan Teasley, whom the Vikings hired June 1 after he spent 13 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, saw Murray often during their seven overlapping years in the NFC West.\n\n“It’s not just about what he can do with his arm,” Teasley said. “We all know that he can operate on schedule, and I was excited about the potential of seeing him in this system and then how we’re going to complement it with the run game. But rarely do things go as planned in the National Football League. And so it’s the extension of the play and what he can do in that arena, and he can create as well.” … McCarthy arrived this spring with deeper experience in O’Connell’s offense than Murray, who described the offense as quarterback-friendly while acknowledging it stretched his comfort zone.\n\n“Our offense is maybe different than what he’s been accustomed to,” O’Connell said. “We also want to make sure we’re running an offense that’s comfortable and something where a quarterback has a lot of confidence that they can go be the best versions of themselves in this offense.”\n\nO’Connell said the Vikings will plan to follow their timeline for an expected resolution to the battle, while leaving room to shift that timeline if the competition warrants. How well does each quarterback grasp a command of the offense? How accurately does he throw, how well does he manage protections at the line of scrimmage, and how smoothly does he absorb the chaos that is often Flores’ defense? Production and consistency will factor into the Vikings’ analysis.\n\n“The term ‘iron sharpens iron’ gets thrown around a lot,” O’Connell said, “but when you’re going up against Flo[res] every day, you better be iron.”\n\nO’Connell emphasized his desire to promote transparency through the quarterback battle, including naming the starter as soon as the Vikings decide. After reporting to five training camps as a player and coaching for five different teams across 12 seasons, O’Connell said he understands the urgency to settle on a starter.\n\n“We want to make sure that there is a comprehensive decision made,” O’Connell said. But “I’m well aware, having gone through training camps before as a player and a coach at that position, the time it takes to truly go into Week 1 comfortable and ready to get off to a really good start.”\n\n\n\nKyler Murray Drops Major Vikings Offense Update Amid QB Battle <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kyler-murray-drops-major-vikings-073028962.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kyler-murray-drops-major-vikings-073028962.html</a>\n\n“I think it’s a reps thing,” Murray added. “Continue to do it over and over again. Say it over and over again. The more you do it, the more it comes naturally, the more it becomes easier. I think that’s really the process for me. Once all that settles down for me, it’s just playing football.” … Amid the competition starting with training camp and the preseason, former Vikings wideout Adam Thielen shared his thoughts on the competition during a July 27 appearance on “NFL Live.”\n\n“I think it’s Kyler Murray’s job right now,” Thielen said. “But if J.J. McCarthy comes in and shows what he wasn’t doing well last year, he could win that job. First of all, when you see J.J. in person and you’re around him, you want to be around him.\n\n“He’s a great leader [and] fun to be around. He’s just a guy that everyone loves. At the end of the day, they drafted him in the first round, and they want him to have success. So if he comes in and shows it, he could win that job. But right now, it’s Kyler’s job.”\n\nBrian Flores Addresses the Unique Plan for Newest Viking Jamal Adams https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-plan-for-jamal-adams/\n\n“Excited about the acquisition,” said Flores. “A lot of competition at backer, safety. Obviously he’s played a lot of different roles, so what’s it gonna be? We’ll see what that looks like.”\n\nFlores went on to compare Adams to safety Joshua Metellus, who has played close to every position on the field for the Vikings.\n\n“I tell guys all the time, ‘Your role with this group is whatever you make it’. The more you can do and be productive with–I think Metellus is a good example of that. He’s got a lot of catching up to do as far as playbook and getting comfortable. But 36 hours in, it’s been good,” Flores said about Adams.\n\n\n\nTraining camp recap: Day 1 <a href=\"https://www.purpleinsider.football/p/training-camp-recap-day-1\">https://www.purpleinsider.football/p/training-camp-recap-day-1</a>\n\nThe Vikings Brought 9 Players to Town for a Workout <a href=\"https://vikingsterritory.com/2026/news/top_news/the-vikings-players-workout\">https://vikingsterritory.com/2026/news/top_news/the-vikings-players-workout</a>\n\nVikings suspend DBs coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks following drunken driving charge <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-suspend-dbs-coach-gerald-alexander-drunken-driving-charge\">https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-suspend-dbs-coach-gerald-alexander-drunken-driving-charge</a>\n\nWill Kyler Murray Playing Out Of Shotgun Limit the Vikings Offense? <a href=\"https://zonecoverage.com/2026/minnesota-vikings-news/will-kyler-murray-playing-out-of-shotgun-limit-the-vikings-offense/\">https://zonecoverage.com/2026/minnesota-vikings-news/will-kyler-murray-playing-out-of-shotgun-limit-the-vikings-offense/</a>\n\nOne Vikings Receiver Stole the Show at Wednesday’s Practice <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-vikings-receiver-stole-show-043322540.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-vikings-receiver-stole-show-043322540.html</a>\n\nVikings’ Christian Darrisaw is healthy heading into training camp <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-christian-darrisaw-healthy-heading-185527575.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-christian-darrisaw-healthy-heading-185527575.html</a>\n\n\n\nVikings Predicted to Cut Ties With Kevin O’Connell, Kyler Murray <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-predicted-cut-ties-kevin-230212051.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-predicted-cut-ties-kevin-230212051.html</a>\n\nBill Simmons of The Ringer appeared on “The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny” on Monday, July 27 and posited that the upcoming season could be it for O’Connell in Minnesota if the Murray experiment does not work out and/or the coach can’t get McCarthy on track.\n\n“Honestly [Kevin O’Connell], is this it for him in Minnesota?” Simmons said.\n\n“I saw him on, I don’t know if it was [Rich] Eisen or something, or Dan Patrick, where he was like, ‘Well, every time I’ve had average quarterback play, we’ve won 10 games,\'” Kimes responded. “And it felt, like, pretty defensive.”\n\nSimmons continued, putting some of the blame for the Darnold and McCarthy gaffes on O’Connell.\n\nKimes noted that O’Connell has eluded responsibility for those decisions, at least to some degree, over the last several months in the wake of the team’s choice to fire Adofo-Mensah.\n\n“First of all, Sam Darnold was better than average and then proved it in Seattle the next year, and they completely screwed that up,” Simmons said. “Second, [O’Connell] touted JJ McCarthy to us all last year, and talked about his Zoom calls he did with JJ every day and all this stuff, and then JJ couldn’t have been worse.”\n\nSimmons went on to predict a strong start for Murray prior to an epic flame out.\n\n“Kyler will look good for three weeks. [O’Connell] will scheme some different things for him to run around and do stuff. And then the [other] teams will figure them out, and [the Vikings] will go 1-8 to finish the season, and we won’t hear from them again,” Simmons continued. “I love the Minnesota fans, I feel bad, but that team is not gonna be good.”\n\n\n\nVikings Get Intriguing Message Involving Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-intriguing-message-involving-buccaneers-081923185.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-intriguing-message-involving-buccaneers-081923185.html</a>\n\nOn July 28, ESPN reported, citing sources, that Mayfield will play out the final year of his contract before becoming an unrestricted free agent. With that being the situation, Austen Bundy of FanSided named the Vikings as a potential landing spot for Mayfield next offseason.\n\n“Considering he hasn’t shown any doubtful signs in play over the last couple years, Mayfield would get at least a two-year deal so that if he beats out McCarthy, the team has a transition QB while it determines how to flip the former Michigan product and plan whether to draft a future starter,” Bundy wrote in his July 29 article.\n\n“Kyler Murray is on a one-year ‘prove it’ deal while the Minnesota Vikings buy time to figure out what to do with potential first-round draft bust J.J. McCarthy,” Bundy wrote. “There is a real possibility both passers start games this year and fail to impress.\n\n“The team likely wouldn’t welcome Murray back, and head coach Kevin O’Connell would probably give McCarthy his final second chance in 2027. Though O’Connell wouldn’t do so without another challenger to insulate his job (if he survives the immediate offseason). 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Hard to pinpoint exactly how much in training camp that’ll be. But, very fortunate because obviously it looked bad and he’s put in a lot of work. So, hard to see him go down like that. But, the good news is we’ll be getting him back sooner rather than later.”As noted by a joint report from ESPN and NFL Network, Stewart is not believed to have suffered any ligament damage.The No. 17 overall pick of the 2025 draft, Stewart appeared in eight games with five starts as a rookie. He recorded one sack with two tackles for loss, four quarterback hits, and one pass defensed last year.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785429012;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Shemar Stewart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1492;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a7d539b72e13e1658e3555534af01d1e\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Bucky Irving Taking First-Team Reps, Running at Full Speed [Scott Smith]\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vayk84/bucky_irving_taking_firstteam_reps_running_at/\";s:11:\"description\";s:58:\" submitted by /u/ASmithFS [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:460:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vayk84/bucky_irving_taking_firstteam_reps_running_at/\"> </a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/ASmithFS\"> /u/ASmithFS </a> <a href=\"https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/bucky-irving-taking-first-team-reps-running-at-full-speed/1899849\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vayk84/bucky_irving_taking_firstteam_reps_running_at/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785428971;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11584;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Bucky Irving\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1493;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6eec12e9043617d583532714a92a015b\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Training Camp News From The Last Few Days\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vay4e8/training_camp_news_from_the_last_few_days/\";s:11:\"description\";s:8336:\"Hey, all wanted to share some bits of training camp news from a few teams from the last day or two. This is all info sourced directly from the beat writers. The whole report was over 100,000 characters so it wouldn\'t let me post it even after going down to just two bits for each team. The whole report had over 180 news nuggets. Enjoy! Arizona Cardinals Michael Wilson Wilson is now a key part of the run game, regularly inserting through the offensive line to block linebackers and safeties. On one play last week, he even took a handoff on a jet sweep — the same type of motion that could be used to change the defense’s rules on a passing play. The overarching point is that, before the ball is snapped, each look could lead to a run or pass. And with Wilson being used in such a versatile role, the Cardinals hope that defenses will occasionally lose track of him, creating opportunities for explosive receptions. Source: Theo Mackie Jeremiyah Love As for Love, he ripped off a nice run off the left side on his first snap with the starters. Later, on a play inside the red zone, he made a fantabulous (yes, I said that) cut in traffic that only a few guys could ever pull off. Sorry, I don\'t have that video. You have to trust me. With the pads on, it will be fun to see what this offense -- and this run game -- can be. Tyler Allgeier is still the first running back out there will the first string, although Love got his time. Source: Darren Urban Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix Jr. There wasn\'t much full-team work on Wednesday, however, which meant that Penix has plenty of opportunities to throw the ball. Until Tagovailoa can rejoin the action, these are valuable reps for Penix as he continues to build chemistry with new receivers Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus and learn the ins and outs of Rees\'s offense. When he\'s not in the huddle, Penix says he\'s using every chance to get a mental rep. He does this by standing behind the quarterback who is on the field and dissecting the defense from that vantage point, going through the play call in his mind and what he\'d do in that situation. Penix said he\'d meet again with his medical team before the season starts but that he\'s been feeling good throughout all of the work he\'s done thus far. In his most recent check-in with his doctor, Penix said he was told another four weeks — possibly sooner — before he\'d be ready to progress to the next stage, depending on how his body responds to his work in training camp. Until then, Penix\'s focus will remain where it has been this offseason. Source: Will McFadden Kyle Pitts There have been questions about what Atlanta\'s new offense under coordinator Tommy Rees and head coach Kevin Stefanski would look like, and we got our first glimpse of that early in Wednesday\'s session. After spending time on individual work, the offense gathered on one practice field while the defense gathered on the other to go through plays as a unit. The first three plays Atlanta\'s offense ran against air all came out of 13 personnel, which features three tight ends. Heavy personnel groupings have been a hallmark of Stefanski\'s time calling plays, and the Browns deployed two tight ends at the highest rate in the league last year with Rees running the offense. With Kyle Pitts, u/Austin Hooper and Charlie Woerner on the roster, the Falcons are well-equipped to have multiple tight ends on the field at once. Woerner was fairly active as a checkdown option, which felt notable for a player with 15 catches in his two seasons with the Falcons. It could be a sign of just how involved the tight ends will be in this offense. Source: Will McFadden Baltimore Ravens Zay Flowers Expected to have a monster season, Zay Flowers was all over the field catching passes and several other receivers shined after an offseason when multiple pass catchers departed. On the very first play of 11-on-11s, Jackson found Flowers for a big gain. Expect to see a lot more of that this season. Source: Ryan Mink Lamar Jackson Jackson was 10-of-13 passing, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, and all three of his incompletions hit his receiver\'s hands. Jackson\'s best throw of the day dropped between two defenders for a big play to Rashod Bateman. Jackson continues to look good running more plays from under center, which could be one of the bigger changes under first-year Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle. Safety Kyle Hamilton said \"it feels very natural from my perspective for [Jackson] — just play fakes, running out of every handoff like he has the ball. It is just little stuff like that that he has been very intentional about.\" Source: Ryan Mink Buffalo Bills Keon Coleman The rain certainly could have been a factor on the very first play when quarterback Josh Allen threw a short pass to wide receiver Keon Coleman, who dropped the ball. On the very next play, Allen went back to Coleman, this time on the right sideline and into a tight window. The third-year wide receiver, who\'s been the subject of plenty of talk this offseason, bounced back nicely to make the grab and turn upfield. Source: Sal Capaccio D.J. Moore The Bills were quick to post a highlight on social media when Moore and Allen made a big connection during the first 11-on-11 period on Wednesday. Moore was running an out route toward the left sideline, and Allen needed to make a near-perfect pass to give his receiver a chance. In usual Allen fashion, the ball was in a spot that only Moore could make a play on it. So he hauled it in and managed to get both feet in bounds before diving out of bounds. Moore draws attention, and he garners coverage from the opposing team’s top cornerbacks. He’s proven many times that he makes big-time catches, and he’s starting early in camp. Source: Matt Parrino Carolina Panthers Mitchell Evans Evans was carted off midway through practice with an ankle injury, but Canales said they were \"optimistic\" it wasn\'t serious. The second-year tight end was still going for a battery of tests to determine next steps. Source: Kassidy Hill Jonathon Brooks \"I don\'t see any hesitation in his play,\" coach Dave Canales said of the running back after Tuesday\'s practice. \"He\'s pressing runs, he\'s hitting the ground, popping up. So that\'s what I like to see.\" On no play was that more evident than a run towards the end of the last team period. It checks in as our play of the day not only for the impressive nature of the play itself, but also for what it represented as a whole. During the period, the offense was moving the ball against the first-team defense. There were no directives as to whether or not the period should be run or pass heavy; just move the ball. So, when Bryce Young handed off to Brooks, the latter did what he does best — find space and make a play. He made an initial cut to get through his offensive line blocking. Then, he juked All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd, then a defensive back for good measure. After picking up more than enough for a first down, he was finally brought down, but the (theoretical) damage was done. The play was a reminder for Brooks, the Panthers, and everyone watching why he was the first running back drafted in his class. It was also validation that he is fully ready to return to the field for the first time since December 8, 2024. Source: Kassidy Hill Chicago Bears Luther Burden III Burden III was a popular target for quarterback Caleb Williams in a short 7-on-7 period, and the brief work in 11-on-11 had an emphasis on screen passes, which is an interesting area because coach Ben Johnson has a variety of players who can affect the game on those. Source: Brad Biggs Luther Burden III Burden wasted little time making an impression during the opening practice of training camp. He was heavily involved throughout the session, seeing plenty of targets both inside and outside while continuing to showcase the versatility that made him such an intriguing addition to the offense. His route running reportedly looked even quicker than it did a year ago, and there is already optimism that the Bears will move him all over the formation to create favorable matchups. Early returns suggest he is firmly on track to be one of the focal points of Chicago\'s passing attack. Source: Zack Pearson submitted by /u/32BeatWriters [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9451:\"Hey, all wanted to share some bits of training camp news from a few teams from the last day or two. This is all info sourced directly from the beat writers. The whole report was over 100,000 characters so it wouldn\'t let me post it even after going down to just two bits for each team. The whole report had over 180 news nuggets. Enjoy! Arizona Cardinals Michael Wilson Wilson is now a key part of the run game, regularly inserting through the offensive line to block linebackers and safeties. On one play last week, he even took a handoff on a jet sweep — the same type of motion that could be used to change the defense’s rules on a passing play. The overarching point is that, before the ball is snapped, each look could lead to a run or pass. And with Wilson being used in such a versatile role, the Cardinals hope that defenses will occasionally lose track of him, creating opportunities for explosive receptions. Source: Theo Mackie Jeremiyah Love As for Love, he ripped off a nice run off the left side on his first snap with the starters. Later, on a play inside the red zone, he made a fantabulous (yes, I said that) cut in traffic that only a few guys could ever pull off. Sorry, I don\'t have that video. You have to trust me. With the pads on, it will be fun to see what this offense -- and this run game -- can be. Tyler Allgeier is still the first running back out there will the first string, although Love got his time. Source: Darren Urban Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix Jr. There wasn\'t much full-team work on Wednesday, however, which meant that Penix has plenty of opportunities to throw the ball. Until Tagovailoa can rejoin the action, these are valuable reps for Penix as he continues to build chemistry with new receivers Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus and learn the ins and outs of Rees\'s offense. When he\'s not in the huddle, Penix says he\'s using every chance to get a mental rep. He does this by standing behind the quarterback who is on the field and dissecting the defense from that vantage point, going through the play call in his mind and what he\'d do in that situation. Penix said he\'d meet again with his medical team before the season starts but that he\'s been feeling good throughout all of the work he\'s done thus far. In his most recent check-in with his doctor, Penix said he was told another four weeks — possibly sooner — before he\'d be ready to progress to the next stage, depending on how his body responds to his work in training camp. Until then, Penix\'s focus will remain where it has been this offseason. Source: Will McFadden Kyle Pitts There have been questions about what Atlanta\'s new offense under coordinator Tommy Rees and head coach Kevin Stefanski would look like, and we got our first glimpse of that early in Wednesday\'s session. After spending time on individual work, the offense gathered on one practice field while the defense gathered on the other to go through plays as a unit. The first three plays Atlanta\'s offense ran against air all came out of 13 personnel, which features three tight ends. Heavy personnel groupings have been a hallmark of Stefanski\'s time calling plays, and the Browns deployed two tight ends at the highest rate in the league last year with Rees running the offense. With Kyle Pitts, <a href=\"/u/Austin\">u/Austin</a> Hooper and Charlie Woerner on the roster, the Falcons are well-equipped to have multiple tight ends on the field at once. Woerner was fairly active as a checkdown option, which felt notable for a player with 15 catches in his two seasons with the Falcons. It could be a sign of just how involved the tight ends will be in this offense. Source: Will McFadden Baltimore Ravens Zay Flowers Expected to have a monster season, Zay Flowers was all over the field catching passes and several other receivers shined after an offseason when multiple pass catchers departed. On the very first play of 11-on-11s, Jackson found Flowers for a big gain. Expect to see a lot more of that this season. Source: Ryan Mink Lamar Jackson Jackson was 10-of-13 passing, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, and all three of his incompletions hit his receiver\'s hands. Jackson\'s best throw of the day dropped between two defenders for a big play to Rashod Bateman. Jackson continues to look good running more plays from under center, which could be one of the bigger changes under first-year Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle. Safety Kyle Hamilton said \"it feels very natural from my perspective for [Jackson] — just play fakes, running out of every handoff like he has the ball. It is just little stuff like that that he has been very intentional about.\" Source: Ryan Mink Buffalo Bills Keon Coleman The rain certainly could have been a factor on the very first play when quarterback Josh Allen threw a short pass to wide receiver Keon Coleman, who dropped the ball. On the very next play, Allen went back to Coleman, this time on the right sideline and into a tight window. The third-year wide receiver, who\'s been the subject of plenty of talk this offseason, bounced back nicely to make the grab and turn upfield. Source: Sal Capaccio D.J. Moore The Bills were quick to post a highlight on social media when Moore and Allen made a big connection during the first 11-on-11 period on Wednesday. Moore was running an out route toward the left sideline, and Allen needed to make a near-perfect pass to give his receiver a chance. In usual Allen fashion, the ball was in a spot that only Moore could make a play on it. So he hauled it in and managed to get both feet in bounds before diving out of bounds. Moore draws attention, and he garners coverage from the opposing team’s top cornerbacks. He’s proven many times that he makes big-time catches, and he’s starting early in camp. Source: Matt Parrino Carolina Panthers Mitchell Evans Evans was carted off midway through practice with an ankle injury, but Canales said they were \"optimistic\" it wasn\'t serious. The second-year tight end was still going for a battery of tests to determine next steps. Source: Kassidy Hill Jonathon Brooks \"I don\'t see any hesitation in his play,\" coach Dave Canales said of the running back after Tuesday\'s practice. \"He\'s pressing runs, he\'s hitting the ground, popping up. So that\'s what I like to see.\" On no play was that more evident than a run towards the end of the last team period. It checks in as our play of the day not only for the impressive nature of the play itself, but also for what it represented as a whole. During the period, the offense was moving the ball against the first-team defense. There were no directives as to whether or not the period should be run or pass heavy; just move the ball. So, when Bryce Young handed off to Brooks, the latter did what he does best — find space and make a play. He made an initial cut to get through his offensive line blocking. Then, he juked All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd, then a defensive back for good measure. After picking up more than enough for a first down, he was finally brought down, but the (theoretical) damage was done. The play was a reminder for Brooks, the Panthers, and everyone watching why he was the first running back drafted in his class. It was also validation that he is fully ready to return to the field for the first time since December 8, 2024. Source: Kassidy Hill Chicago Bears Luther Burden III Burden III was a popular target for quarterback Caleb Williams in a short 7-on-7 period, and the brief work in 11-on-11 had an emphasis on screen passes, which is an interesting area because coach Ben Johnson has a variety of players who can affect the game on those. Source: Brad Biggs Luther Burden III Burden wasted little time making an impression during the opening practice of training camp. He was heavily involved throughout the session, seeing plenty of targets both inside and outside while continuing to showcase the versatility that made him such an intriguing addition to the offense. His route running reportedly looked even quicker than it did a year ago, and there is already optimism that the Bears will move him all over the formation to create favorable matchups. Early returns suggest he is firmly on track to be one of the focal points of Chicago\'s passing attack. 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TL;DR below so you don’t have to click through blind: Round 1 1.01 Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State — generational, can’t miss prospect since high school 1.02 Arch Manning, QB, Texas — NFL-ready frame and pedigree, consistency is the swing skill 1.03 Dante Moore, QB, Oregon — led FBS in big-time throws, highest ceiling QB 1.04 Cam Coleman, WR, Texas — talent never matched Auburn role, fresh start with Manning 1.05 Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri — SEC’s leading rusher, monitoring his recovery from a May shooting 1.06 Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss — led FBS in rushing first downs, proven bell-cow volume 1.07 CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame — quick processor, should be in for a monster second season as the starter 1.08 Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama — talent’s real, drops are real, bet on the youth and upside 1.09 Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State — No. 1 PFF grade, size/mobility questions linger 1.10 Nate Frazier, RB, Georgia — Nick Chubb comps, hasn’t hit 1,000 yards yet 1.11 Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana — portal winner into a title-defending offense 1.12 Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville — explosive but oft-injured, picked on upside alone Round 2 2.01 Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida — arguably the safest back in the class, three-down profile 2.02 Bryant Wesco Jr., WR, Clemson — special first round tools, but a 2025 spinal injury demands caution 2.03 Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana — quiet all year, then torched OSU in the B1G title game 2.04 Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU — 6-7 mismatch, Lane Kiffin + Sam Leavitt upgrade the situation 2.05 Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami — bell-cow frame, CFP-record stretch 2.06 Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon — some scouts like him over former teammate Kenyon Sadiq 2.07 Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M — electric YAC weapon, undersized durability risk 2.08 LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina — 2025 was ugly, but the arm/legs are still special 2.09 Darian Mensah, QB, Miami — 34:6 TD:INT at Duke, now with real weapons in Coral Gables 2.10 TJ Moore, WR, Clemson — quietly productive, stepped up when Wesco went down 2.11 Jayden Maiava, QB, USC — led the nation in QBR, turnovers are the swing factor 2.12 Duce Robinson, WR, Florida State — 6-6 Mike Evans comp, highest ceiling in the round Curious where you think I nailed it and where I whiffed 👇 and with college football about to kick off, who are you most excited to actually watch play this fall? submitted by /u/rotostreetjournal [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:3523:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vaxxm4/2027_dynasty_rookie_mock_draft_2_rd_sf_bryant/\"> </a> After publishing a 2027 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft about a month ago, I decided to cook up a 2-Rounder to show off the depth of what should be a terrific dynasty draft class. 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TL;DR below so you don’t have to click through blind: Round 1 1.01 Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State — generational, can’t miss prospect since high school 1.02 Arch Manning, QB, Texas — NFL-ready frame and pedigree, consistency is the swing skill 1.03 Dante Moore, QB, Oregon — led FBS in big-time throws, highest ceiling QB 1.04 Cam Coleman, WR, Texas — talent never matched Auburn role, fresh start with Manning 1.05 Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri — SEC’s leading rusher, monitoring his recovery from a May shooting 1.06 Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss — led FBS in rushing first downs, proven bell-cow volume 1.07 CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame — quick processor, should be in for a monster second season as the starter 1.08 Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama — talent’s real, drops are real, bet on the youth and upside 1.09 Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State — No. 1 PFF grade, size/mobility questions linger 1.10 Nate Frazier, RB, Georgia — Nick Chubb comps, hasn’t hit 1,000 yards yet 1.11 Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana — portal winner into a title-defending offense 1.12 Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville — explosive but oft-injured, picked on upside alone Round 2 2.01 Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida — arguably the safest back in the class, three-down profile 2.02 Bryant Wesco Jr., WR, Clemson — special first round tools, but a 2025 spinal injury demands caution 2.03 Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana — quiet all year, then torched OSU in the B1G title game 2.04 Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU — 6-7 mismatch, Lane Kiffin + Sam Leavitt upgrade the situation 2.05 Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami — bell-cow frame, CFP-record stretch 2.06 Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon — some scouts like him over former teammate Kenyon Sadiq 2.07 Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M — electric YAC weapon, undersized durability risk 2.08 LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina — 2025 was ugly, but the arm/legs are still special 2.09 Darian Mensah, QB, Miami — 34:6 TD:INT at Duke, now with real weapons in Coral Gables 2.10 TJ Moore, WR, Clemson — quietly productive, stepped up when Wesco went down 2.11 Jayden Maiava, QB, USC — led the nation in QBR, turnovers are the swing factor 2.12 Duce Robinson, WR, Florida State — 6-6 Mike Evans comp, highest ceiling in the round Curious where you think I nailed it and where I whiffed 👇 and with college football about to kick off, who are you most excited to actually watch play this fall? 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Since that day, the news around Nix and his rehab has been mostly on schedule and positive and now that training camp […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2925:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 16: Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos works out during minicamp at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nAll eyes have been on Bo Nix since the shocking <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-nfl-playoffs/170173/bo-nix-injury-denver-broncos\">announcement of his season-ending ankle</a> injury just minutes after a <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-nfl-playoffs/169359/afc-playoffs-buffalo-bills-at-denver-broncos-divisional-round\">thrilling comeback overtime win</a> against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round. Since that day, the news around Nix and his rehab has been mostly on schedule and positive and now that training camp has begun, head coach Sean Payton has confirmed he is all the way back and good to go. \n\nWhen asked where Nix could take a step in his third season, Payton mentioned how great of a season he was already coming off of and the real improvement will come from improving the offense around him.\n\n“The next step is kind of cliché,” Payton said. “He just finished winning 14 games and having a really good season. Do I think he’s going to continue to improve? Yes. I’m pleased with the shape he’s in. The timeline relative to everything we’ve discussed injury-wise is falling into place. It’s good to have him back out there in the team periods. I think there are certain areas for us offensively that can help with the quarterback, a consistent run game throughout the year. There are some things that we can do to help him, so we’re off and getting started.”\n\n“I think there are certain areas for us offensively that can help with the quarterback, a consistent run game throughout the year. There are some things that we can do to help him, so we’re off and getting started.”Sean Payton\n\nI <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179790/sean-payton-prototypes-walk-on-water-jaylen-waddle\">touched on this in my last post</a> about what Jaylen Waddle will bring to the offense. The offense essentially brought everyone back and the only changes at starter-level positions is in play-calling from Davis Webb and the trade for Waddle. 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So we can probably start carving out Bailey’s bust for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. Or maybe we can […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2725:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 30, 2026; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets edge David Bailey (31) warms up during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Jets conducted their second practice of training camp in 2026 on Thursday, and the big winner of the day was their top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, edge rusher David Bailey.\n\n\nPractice 2 in the books: Big day for the defense, which harrassed Geno Smith. Rookie David Bailey led the way — three sacks, unofficially. His quickness and short-area acceleration jump out. It’ll be fascinating to gauge his development throughout camp, especially when the pads…— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) <a href=\"https://x.com/RichCimini/status/2082834138277503006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDavid Bailey with an impressive practice. He’s fun to watch. So quick. Next step is seeing what he does when the pads come on.— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrianCoz/status/2082835339933094149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets</a> practice is over. David Bailey was the story today. Kingsley Enagbare was also very good. The QBs Geno Smith was 3/4 in 11 on 11 and 3/4 in 7 on 7. Cade Klubnik was 6/7 in 11 on 11 and 3/4 in 7 on 7. More coming …— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZackBlatt/status/2082833284224938404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAaron Glenn on David Bailey: “He’s everything that we expect him to be. 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Mayfield laid out his issues with the franchise, but also left the door open to getting something done before the season if the club can work out an agreement with his agent. But given Mayfield\'s comments on Thursday, any agreement between the two sides feels unlikely. \"I wanted a deal done, and set the deadline, and told them it was going to be all ball after that. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-_So3QGuTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">And I did mean that</a>,\" Mayfield said. \"And I don’t know if they thought I was just going to take some of the offers that they gave. But I’m at the point of my career and understanding what I brought to this franchise — one, I’m very, very grateful for the chance they gave me, do not get me wrong on that. But I also really know what I’ve brought to this franchise leadership-wise and even play-wise. It’s been some of the best years of my career. And I think it’s only going to trend upwards. Just feeling comfortable in feeling that. \"So, disappointing in that regard to not have…to feel disrespected a little bit. And that’s really the disappointing part, to feel undervalued after thinking you’ve earned it.\" Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports the Buccaneers offered Mayfield a two-year deal, which disappointed the QB. Mayfield told Fowler the Bucs were \"pretty far\" from a $50 million average annual value in the offer. Since Mayfield arrived in 2023, he’s started every game for the franchise with a pair of postseason appearances. The club beat the Eagles in the 2023 postseason, but lost to Detroit in the divisional round before falling to Washington in the wild card round of the 2024 postseason. The team missed the playoffs in 2025.Overall, the Bucs have gone 27-24 in the regular season with Mayfield at QB over the last three seasons.“This is not a ‘poor me’ thing,” Mayfield said. “There’s a lot of other people who have it way worse off. But I can sit here and look at other quarterbacks and peers, and evaluate myself based on that and put myself in certain categories that, I deserve to be compensated for that. I think I’m a franchise quarterback. I’ve been told I’m a franchise quarterback. It’s been said publicly from ownership down, here. So to not have a deal done is very disappointing.“But I said, the deadline was the deadline. I addressed the team to let them know I meant that. It’s all ball. I’m with these guys. I think all the guys that have been here know exactly who I am. The guys that are new here, I wanted to address that because they might’ve had a notion prior to coming here about who I am as a person. But it’s all team. It’s all about winning here now and what we’re going to do.”Mayfield noted that part of the reason for his start-of-camp deadline was to avoid the contract becoming a distraction.“Yeah, like I’ve told you guys, it’s all ball. I don’t want to talk about it,” Mayfield said, also noting that he’s not going to answer questions about the contract after Thursday. “And if you’ve waited this long to take care of your franchise quarterback, that’s too bad, because it’s only going to get worse from here. I’m going to have a really good year.”But there is a chance the Bucs and Mayfield can put all of this behind them for an extension.“They’re not talking to me, I know that,” Mayfield said. “If my agent answers it, he’s not going to bother me with it unless it’s actually recognized for my value.”So that’s the opportunity. As for the future, Mayfield doesn’t see the Bucs tagging him next offseason (“There’d be a lot of dead money,” he said), but does anticipate their offer going up after a successful season.“Obviously, yes,” Mayfield said. “But, I’ve been on the other side of the nasty business that is the NFL. And so, yeah, I have hope. But expecting and hoping [are] two different things. Yeah, I hope so. But all I can control is how I play this year and how the team does this year. And, for me, that’s wins. Good things happen when the team wins. The rest should take care of itself.“I think if I hadn’t gone through a couple of different situations earlier on in my career, I’d probably be in a different head space,” Mayfield added. “It also helps being a little bit more mature now, and having different priorities in life. But, yeah, I’m at peace. I think what I’ve done here is my resume and I think it spoke for itself. And so, if that’s not recognized, that’s OK. I’m just going to continue to add to it.”Despite feeling disrespected, Mayfield noted that the potential for more money isn’t his driving motivating factor.“No. Money should never be the motivation in football,” Mayfield said. “It’s, how do I help this team win? That’s never going to be the motivation for me. When it comes to having a chip on your shoulder and all that, for me, it just puts me in the mindset of betting on myself. And that’s something I’m pretty familiar with. And it’s a good place to be. As a high-competitive guy, sometimes you have to put yourself backed into a corner and fight your way out. But I have a lot of guys and a lot of staff around me that are with me. So, I’m not alone in it. We’re fighting for the same goal, and that’s to be playing in February.”And at this point, Mayfield says it’s “really easy” to just focus on getting prepared for the upcoming regular season.“When you’re not presented with an offer that’s appealing whatsoever, it’s easy to turn the page,” Mayfield said. “But also, it’s that time of the year where you’re itching to get on the field. You’re itching to see how this team comes together, how the offense comes together in a new system with a new coach. It’s just the exciting time of year that, on paper, we’ve got a lot of potential. But it’s just potential.“So, we know we have to put that all together. So, yeah, it’s easy to put that in the past when you’re coming together with a great group like this.”\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785426032;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1502;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1775e62232e21ec1a2499d9c52c85c8b\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"TST Survey Results: Rams’ fans think Aaron Donald will be back\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/144629/rams-aaron-donald-2026-nfl-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:294:\"About one week ago, I asked our readers in The Feed to share whether they/you thought Aaron Donald would be unretiring to come back to the Los Angeles Rams? 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When he is back is not clear, but fans expect he’ll be back. Do these votes count for the entire fan base? No. Do these votes give any insight on what fans think? They sure do!\n\nNo stat or poll/survey is necessarily the end all be all, but it’s data and information for our amusement, and in some cases, it’s accurate.\n\nNow, my survey was about whether or not AD would be coming back. If you want to talk about whether or not you think he should come back, then let us know in the comments below, and or check out this article <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/144621/rams-training-camp-survey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/144621/rams-training-camp-survey\">here and fill out the survey!</a>\n\nYour feedback is always appreciated! Will Aaron Donald actually be back? Will the fans be happy if Donald returns? 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Less than a week after announcing the veteran wide receiver had joined his staff, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel revealed that Hopkins’ time with the club has met its end again. “It was a great experience,” Vrabel said ahead […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2366:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 27: Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDeAndre Hopkins’ coaching tenure with the New England Patriots came and went, seemingly in an instant.\n\nLess than a week after announcing the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131555/deandre-hopkins-training-camp-coaching-staff\">veteran wide receiver had joined his staff</a>, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel revealed that Hopkins’ time with the club has met its end again.\n\n“It was a great experience,” Vrabel said ahead of Thursday’s practice at Gillette Stadium. “Hop’s not here, but it was a great experience for, I think, all of us.”\n\nHopkins leaving the Patriots again after a few days was always the plan.\n\nThe 34-year-old originally arrived last week to get an up-close look at the team’s coaching and scouting operations. He was on the field during all four training camp practices before Wednesday’s off-day, assisting the wide receiver group and its position coach, Todd Downing.\n\n“That’s what we’re trying to do when we have some of these unique situations where a player or former player, whatever it may be, wants to come in and help and learn and they love football,” Vrabel said. “So, I think it was good for everybody.”\n\nWhether or not Hopkins will be back with the Patriots in some capacity in the future is not known. Neither is whether the five-time All-Pro wants to continue his active career. A free agent since his contract with the Ravens expired in March, he has not yet officially announced his retirement.\n\nHopkins originally entered the NFL as a first-round draft pick by the Texans in 2013 and has since appeared in a combined 204 regular season and playoff games. Spending time in Houston, Arizona, Tennessee, Kansas City and Baltimore, he has a total of 1,046 receptions, 13,770 receiving yards and 87 on his résumé.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785425212;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:35:\"New England Patriots Coaching Staff\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1426;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"DeAndre Hopkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1504;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f33a8d406c6a60c8aefbde947ec271d1\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Identifying Fantasy Football\'s Next Breakout Wide Receivers\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vaw9yq/identifying_fantasy_footballs_next_breakout_wide/\";s:11:\"description\";s:942:\"Hey everyone, this is Andrew Erickson from FantasyPros! I spent the last week updating my research on every first-time fantasy WR1 season since 2012. A few things surprised me: Year 3 WRs are still the gold standard, but Year 4 breakouts have become a legitimate trend. The WR18-WR50 ADP range continues to produce most first-time WR1s. There\'s been at least one first-time WR1 drafted outside the top 50 WRs since 2022. The article breaks down the historical trends, what actually predicts breakouts, and which 2026 WRs best fit those profiles. Would love to hear where you agree/disagree. RIP Ricky Pearsall. And S/O to Reddit user Moose343. They messaged me about whether I was doing this article again, and that moved it to the top of the priority list. LFG. Link: https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/identifying-the-next-breakout-wide-receivers-2026-fantasy-football/ submitted by /u/Dazzling_Mortgage_68 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1422:\"Hey everyone, this is Andrew Erickson from FantasyPros! I spent the last week updating my research on every first-time fantasy WR1 season since 2012. A few things surprised me: Year 3 WRs are still the gold standard, but Year 4 breakouts have become a legitimate trend. The WR18-WR50 ADP range continues to produce most first-time WR1s. There\'s been at least one first-time WR1 drafted outside the top 50 WRs since 2022. The article breaks down the historical trends, what actually predicts breakouts, and which 2026 WRs best fit those profiles. Would love to hear where you agree/disagree. RIP Ricky Pearsall. And S/O to Reddit user Moose343. They messaged me about whether I was doing this article again, and that moved it to the top of the priority list. LFG. Link: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/identifying-the-next-breakout-wide-receivers-2026-fantasy-football/\">https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/identifying-the-next-breakout-wide-receivers-2026-fantasy-football/</a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Dazzling_Mortgage_68\"> /u/Dazzling_Mortgage_68 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vaw9yq/identifying_fantasy_footballs_next_breakout_wide/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vaw9yq/identifying_fantasy_footballs_next_breakout_wide/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785424054;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1505;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4f1b3eaf883c0cc2592be076be1427bf\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Raiders fans split on whether Michael Mayer will remain in Las Vegas\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-free-agency/134559/raiders-michael-mayer-tight-end-2026-preview\";s:11:\"description\";s:284:\"There is a strong chance Michael Mayer may be entering his final season with the Las Vegas Raiders. 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(Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere is a strong chance Michael Mayer may be entering his final season with the Las Vegas Raiders.\n\nThe tight end, who the Raiders traded up to draft in 2023, is set to be a free agent after this season. <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-roster/133952/raiders-roster-2026-previewm-imchael-mayer-tight-end\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-roster/133952/raiders-roster-2026-previewm-imchael-mayer-tight-end\">In a post exploring whether he will return or not</a>, we asked our readers if they think Mayer will leave the Raiders in free agency in 2027. The vote was close, but most of the voters do think he will be leaving.\n\nI tend to agree even though there is a lot still to be determined.\n\nThe Raiders unexpectedly drafted fellow tight end Brock Bowers in the first round a year after Mayer was drafted and Bowers is already an elite player. Yes, the Raiders will use both players together, but still Mayer is a backup option to Bowers at the end of the day.\n\nIf Mayer does finally put together a strong season, he could become a top free agent target and he could make a ton of money. However, if he doesn’t produce much and he is blocked by Bowers’ presence in the offense, Mayer may look to move on to get a better chance elsewhere albeit on a likely modest contract.\n\nSo while, Mayer can return, the odds, at the moment probably point toward him being elsewhere in 2027.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/post/RLp-gYHW-xvc\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/post/RLp-gYHW-xvc\">You can read the comments on this FEED post here.</a>\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785423840;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Las Vegas Raiders Discussion\";i:1;s:29:\"Las Vegas Raiders Free Agency\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9482;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Mayer\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1506;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2873e301937773350a563d3dbf61f2a0\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Tight end\";s:4:\"link\";s:150:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119102/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-tight-end-cole-kmet-colston-loveland\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"Are you sick of hearing about 13 personnel yet? Shortly after the Chicago Bears drafted Sam Roush in the third round (69 overall), analysts started discussing how he’d be deployed with Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland. Playing three tight ends is a trend that more teams started doing last year, but you really need a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6058:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears gets set during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi\'s Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAre you sick of hearing about 13 personnel yet? \n\nShortly after the Chicago Bears drafted Sam Roush in the third round (69 overall), analysts started discussing how he’d be deployed with Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland. \n\nPlaying three tight ends is a trend that more teams started doing last year, but you really need a unicorn at the position to take advantage of possible mismatches that are created, so not every team is equipped to run 13 effectively.\n\nThe Bears are. \n\nRoster Locks\n\nLoveland’s blocking was the most underrated part of his game coming out of Michigan, but it’s the first thing I noticed in the regular season. In his first four games, he had only 5 receptions for 54 yards, so much of his film was as a blocker, and while his technique had some inconsistent moments, his effort was always there. As he proved he could block in Ben Johnson’s offense, the rock started to come his way more and more.\n\nRunning 13 personnel with Loveland will allow the Bears to be right, no matter how the defense counters. As a receiver, the 6’6″, 241-pounder is too big for most defensive backs to match up with, and he’s too good a route runner for most linebackers to cover. \n\nIn a recent article by Dwain McFarland of Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life, Loveland is ranked in their tier 2 of tight ends, only behind Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders and Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals. \n\n“He brings a rare combo of target-earning and vertical usage, the same traits that have driven ceiling seasons from Rob Gronkowski, Jimmy Graham, and Mark Andrews,” McFarland <a href=\"https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/tight-end-tiers-for-2026-fantasy-football-can-colston-loveland\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/tight-end-tiers-for-2026-fantasy-football-can-colston-loveland\">writes</a> about Loveland’s 2026 projection.\n\nTo highlight the “vertical usage,” Loveland’s aDOT (average depth of target when targeted) was tied for 4th-best among all tight ends last season at 9.0, but in his two playoff games, it increased to 12.5.\n\nBut there’s more to his fantasy projection than aDOT.\n\nMcFarland continued, “Ben Johnson leaned into TE-friendly personnel last season, using 12 personnel on 33% of plays (5th) and 13 personnel at 9% (5th)—both strong signals for TE route volume and production. Johnson also creates high-efficiency looks for his pass catchers. Chicago ranked 6th in play action (33%) and 6th in motion at the snap (59%), two areas that consistently boost TE efficiency.”\n\nBut staying on the aDOT theme, guess who was just two tight ends away from Loveland in that category?\n\nYep, Chicago’s other tight end, Cole Kmet. He wasn’t just sneaking out into the flat in 2025, because his aDOT was 8.8. He may never approach the career highs of 73 receptions and 719 yards he had in 2023, but he’s still a <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/119458/bears-have-two-of-the-top-32-tight-ends-in-the-nfl-colston-loveland-cole-kmet\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/119458/bears-have-two-of-the-top-32-tight-ends-in-the-nfl-colston-loveland-cole-kmet\">top 32</a> player at the position. \n\nRoush will need to acclimate to the pro game, but Lance Zierlein of <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/sam-roush/3200524f-5555-0040-9f45-115396e964bb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/sam-roush/3200524f-5555-0040-9f45-115396e964bb\">NFL.com</a> called him a “plug-and-play” Y (in-line) tight end. He’s going to play more than last year’s TE3, so expect Chicago’s 13 usage to be more than just 9% of the time. \n\nA Good Bet To Make It\n\nThe Bears only carried three tight ends last year, but I think UDFA Hayden Large has a good chance to make it. He’s a tenacious blocker, he lined up at fullback for Iowa, and he had plenty of special teams experience with the Hawkeyes as well. If the Bears plan to play more 13, it makes sense to have a fourth on the 53-man roster.\n\nRoster Bubble/Practice Squad\n\nThe Bears had three tight ends on their practice squad most of last season, and Nikola Kalinic, Stephen Carlson, and Qadir Ismail all return to try and make it again. Kalanic and Carlson were both elevated for two games each last season, but Ismail ended the year on injured reserve for the Bears. Of the three, Ismail, a former wide receiver, is the only one who has the athleticism to line up as a move tight end.\n\nWhat are your expectations for Loveland? Do you think the Bears carry a fourth tight end this season? Sound off in the comment section!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=windycitygridiron&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.windycitygridiron.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785423600;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6826;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Cole Kmet\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1507;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c953f3eeec8b57e220ccba840c76785c\";s:5:\"title\";s:90:\"Caleb Williams: Ben Johnson is putting more on my plate, I\'m excited to take the next step\";s:4:\"link\";s:149:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/caleb-williams-ben-johnson-is-putting-more-on-my-plate-im-excited-to-take-the-next-step\";s:11:\"description\";s:131:\"Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took some obvious steps in his development in 2025, his first season under head coach Ben Johnson.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3333:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"505238\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Chicago Bears\",\"title\": \"Williams reveals he lost 10-15 pounds\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/caleb-williams-reveals-he-lost-10-15-pounds-in-the-offseason\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:45:13Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took some obvious steps in his development in 2025, his first season under head coach Ben Johnson.The No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 draft, Williams now says he and Johnson are pushing things forward for 2026.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/under-ben-johnson-s-guidance-caleb-williams-looks-to-raise-game-to-next-level\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plays get more detailed</a>,\" Williams said this week, via Larry Mayer of the team’s website. “[Johnson is] adding more on my plate of figuring out the coverage before and having an idea of where I can go with the ball faster and sooner. I haven\'t thrown a lot of picks in my career because I can see the coverage and feel the coverage. It\'s a little more detailed from play-to-play and specifics within the play towards the coverage that we are attacking. Then adding more plays in there so that we can kill, alert, and check to these different man checks, Cover 2 checks, one high, or whatever the case may be.\"We are excited about that. I\'m excited. The challenge that he\'s giving me to be able to take the next step and progress is what I\'m most excited about. It\'s going to be hard. It\'s going to be tough like it is every year. That\'s what you embrace, that\'s what you enjoy. Because when it shows up on game days and Sundays or whatever day we play on, it\'s really rewarding.”Williams has talked about how Johnson’s approach to coaching him hard made him think the head coach didn’t like him at times. But now, Williams and Johnson have a much better understanding going into their second season together.“I know we have a real common goal and it\'s to find a way to make the Chicago Bears champions,\" Williams said. \"So, everything he says to me, I\'ll do it at 200 percent and won\'t look back.“That\'s kind of how it is now. 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Multiple reporters at the Falcons\' second practice of camp shared pictures and video of Tagovailoa on the field with a helmet on. The videos show Tagovailoa throwing passes and doing some other individual drills. Tagovailoa did join quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Jack Strand for other positional work, but he should ramp up his workload in the coming days as long as the back issue does not flare up again. 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Vrabel said Hopkins, who previously played for Vrabel in Tennessee, was a good presence during his brief time in New England.\"It was a great experience,\" Vrabel said. \"Hop\'s not here, but it was a great experience for all of us. That\'s what we try to do when we have some of these unique situations where a player or former player or whatever it might be wants to come in and help and learn and they love football, and I think it was good for everybody.\"The 34-year-old Hopkins has said he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deandre-hopkins-i-have-a-lot-left-but-in-no-rush-to-be-a-regular-season-superstar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has a lot of football left</a> and hopes to sign with a contender at some point this season.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785422756;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1426;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"DeAndre Hopkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1510;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"359b0d01b910fc25b3bf8d6453bc3174\";s:5:\"title\";s:92:\"Sean Payton says certain prototypes ‘can walk on water’ and Jaylen Waddle is one of them\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179790/sean-payton-prototypes-walk-on-water-jaylen-waddle\";s:11:\"description\";s:297:\"With the Denver Broncos primed to start training camp on Friday, we had a few early acclimation practices this week where the media got to talk with members of the team with Head Coach Sean Payton being one of them. There were a couple of things he mentioned that really stood out to me. The […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2521:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 4: Jaylen Waddle (17) of the Denver Broncos speaks to members of the media during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nWith the Denver Broncos primed to start training camp on Friday, we had a few early acclimation practices this week where the media got to talk with members of the team with Head Coach Sean Payton being one of them. There were a couple of things he mentioned that really stood out to me.\n\nThe biggest being how he heaped praise upon new Broncos’ wide receiver Jaylen Waddle this week. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a coach refer to a player’s ability as ‘walking on water’ until yesterday.\n\n“There are certain prototypes at every position, and then there is that one where if they can walk on water… He’s one of those players relative to how he runs, how he stops and his competitive instincts.”Sean Payton\n\n“There are certain prototypes at every position, and then there is that one where if they can walk on water… He’s one of those players relative to how he runs, how he stops and his competitive instincts,” Payton said on Wednesday. “There is a clear vision for him. I think the knowledge we had with all the other pieces relative to a trade like that was important.”\n\nWhile Waddle is clearly not Jesus out there, what Payton clearly trying to imply is that Waddle is so dang good at what he does that he doesn’t really have to coach him. All Payton and his staff need to do is create opportunities for Waddle to break the big plays.\n\nLast season, this offense lacked consistency through the whole 60 minutes of a game. Whether it was the run game flailing about or the passing game misfiring for large stretches of the game, Waddle figures to help provide stability and consistency to help both find outlets. Defenses will be forced to account for Waddle, which should open things up for other wide receivers and also running lanes that would otherwise have stacked boxes. \n\nNo player will benefit more from this addition than Bo Nix. He had to single-handedly put this team on his back in comeback after comeback last year. Hopefully we only have to see him do that a couple of times in the bigger games. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785422578;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1511;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3d433b1b17429275fbaf05112b0db3fc\";s:5:\"title\";s:24:\"Going Heavy: The WR3 Tax\";s:4:\"link\";s:82:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1vavj7q/going_heavy_the_wr3_tax/\";s:11:\"description\";s:5619:\"Fading WR3s in Heavy Offenses I\'ve been spending a lot of the offseason digging into how important the \"does he play in 2WR sets\" talking point actually is. TL;DR: It\'s super important! Teams played ~45% of offensive snaps in heavy personnel packages, and they\'re pairing these 2-TE (and, for Shanahan, 2-RB) looks with tons of play action, especially on first and second down, resulting in some of the highest EPA plays in football. Down Heavy rate EPA/dropback spread (3+ WR) EPA/dropback heavy (≤2 WR) Delta 1st 46.6% 0.04 0.10 +0.06 2nd 37.4% 0.06 0.10 +0.04 3rd 16.9% -0.06 -0.01 +0.05 4th 31.4% — — — (2023-2025 regular season) Being on the field for these opportunities is how a receiver produces tons of fantasy points. Offenses are using 12, 21, etc. personnel as a disguised look and passing about as frequently as they are rushing, despite being a look most would consider for the latter. Who\'s on the field? I also looked into where the ball is going when the team goes down to 2WR. Unfortunately, for fantasy\'s sake, there\'s typically no target funnel to the receivers who stay on the field. Personnel Grouping WR TE RB/FB 11 pers 3WR 63.7% 18.6% 17.6% 12 pers 2WR/2TE 49.6% 32.6% 17.7% 21 pers 2WR/2RB 48.0% 16.9% 35.0% 13 pers 1WR/3TE 25.9% 57.0% 17.2% (2021-2025 regular season, target share by position) Tight ends absorb much of the workload that the WR3s vacate, and by-and-large, it goes to the top tight end. Even some of the league\'s best tight ends, including George Kittle, Trey McBride, and Brock Bowers, play an uptick of snaps in 2WR or heavier sets compared to in 3+ WR sets, putting the alpha TE in a spot where the offense is more productive and they\'re receiving a higher share of targets. A small number of receivers see a bit more work in heavy sets, including Alec Pierce (31.6% more targets per snap in 2025), Davante Adams (+31.5%), and Rashee Rice (+26.9%), but most receivers either maintain or slightly lose target share in these looks. How bad is it, really? Anyone would understand that being on the field less is typically worse for opportunities, leaving them worse off for fantasy. I\'ll offer a quick exception: Keenan Allen in 2025, where 120 of 122 targets came in 3WR or more looks. However, not everyone is Keenan Allen, and for most others, the less you play in these 2WR-or-heavier sets, the worse you are. And we can bin these receivers by the role they play, based on their level of involvement. Archetype Heavy-snap rate n Targets/G PPR/G Pure spread-only <15% 120 2.38 3.95 Package slot 15–35% 156 2.87 4.81 Rotational 35–55% 88 4.25 7.42 Most-downs 55–75% 72 5.96 10.96 Every-down ≥75% 32 7.43 13.26 (2023-2025 regular season) For most receivers, playing 35% or fewer of his team\'s heavy personnel snaps means they\'re missing too many opportunities to be a good fantasy option. A receiver playing 35-55% of these snaps takes a massive leap over one who only plays 15-35%. While there isn\'t necessarily a way to get those ≥75% guys very late in the draft, it\'s still worthwhile to toss out most of those guys in the bottom two bins. Who are we talking about? Josh Downs played only 5.3% of his team\'s heavy snaps, putting him around the 10th percentile in 2025. He still finished as WR43 in PPR, but we will need to see him have success on the outside (or at the very least, stave off a potential Keenan Allen signing). Khalil Shakir was the first WR3 or better (WR36), but his 13.9% snap share in heavy sets is within the 35th percentile, massively dwarfing Downs\'. Receivers like Jaylin Noel, Jayden Reed, Pop Douglas, and Pat Bryant are others who finished poorly, in no small part due to their lack of involvement in their team\'s best offensive looks. Teams that drafted or signed high-end talent at TE are the most prone to using heavier sets, further eroding the work the third receiver has to do (there were 2.5 WR per play in 2025, a low point for the decade). In the range from 2017-2025, teams that drafted a tight end in the first two rounds of the draft saw an uptick in their heavy personnel usage by 10.7% of snaps. While he was a third-round pick, Harold Fannin Jr.\'s talent led Kevin Stefanski to adopt significantly more 2WR sets to keep him on the field, even after being an 11-personnel practitioner. In the 2026 draft, five teams drafted TEs in the first two rounds, and another four drafted them in the third. Keep an eye out for heavy looks from the Texans, especially after they\'ve been quoted as saying that it\'s part of their design. Conclusion The NFL is genuinely getting heavier, and the ice that designated WR3s stand on is getting smaller. We\'re in a period where tight ends are securing larger target shares in offenses that are being rewarded for this shift. It\'s more important now to snag receivers with established roles because the world of trusty waiver-wire pickups who live off PPR scoring is going the way of telephone operators. On the bright side, TEs, especially the best, are truly in better spots than they have been, leaving the position deeper and more robust. Watch during training camp to see which teams are playing more 2- or even 1-WR packages, and plan accordingly (or be left in the dust!). If you enjoyed what you read, follow me on here and check out Trust The ADP, my web and iOS app that allows you to vote on players by several metrics and see how others weigh in. Have more questions about who is most likely to be affected by this shift? Let\'s keep the conversation going in the comments. submitted by /u/trusttheadp [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6003:\"Fading WR3s in Heavy Offenses I\'ve been spending a lot of the offseason digging into how important the \"does he play in 2WR sets\" talking point actually is. TL;DR: It\'s super important! Teams played ~45% of offensive snaps in heavy personnel packages, and they\'re pairing these 2-TE (and, for Shanahan, 2-RB) looks with tons of play action, especially on first and second down, resulting in some of the highest EPA plays in football. Down Heavy rate EPA/dropback spread (3+ WR) EPA/dropback heavy (≤2 WR) Delta 1st 46.6% 0.04 0.10 +0.06 2nd 37.4% 0.06 0.10 +0.04 3rd 16.9% -0.06 -0.01 +0.05 4th 31.4% — — — (2023-2025 regular season) Being on the field for these opportunities is how a receiver produces tons of fantasy points. Offenses are using 12, 21, etc. personnel as a disguised look and passing about as frequently as they are rushing, despite being a look most would consider for the latter. Who\'s on the field? I also looked into where the ball is going when the team goes down to 2WR. Unfortunately, for fantasy\'s sake, there\'s typically no target funnel to the receivers who stay on the field. Personnel Grouping WR TE RB/FB 11 pers 3WR 63.7% 18.6% 17.6% 12 pers 2WR/2TE 49.6% 32.6% 17.7% 21 pers 2WR/2RB 48.0% 16.9% 35.0% 13 pers 1WR/3TE 25.9% 57.0% 17.2% (2021-2025 regular season, target share by position) Tight ends absorb much of the workload that the WR3s vacate, and by-and-large, it goes to the top tight end. Even some of the league\'s best tight ends, including George Kittle, Trey McBride, and Brock Bowers, play an uptick of snaps in 2WR or heavier sets compared to in 3+ WR sets, putting the alpha TE in a spot where the offense is more productive and they\'re receiving a higher share of targets. A small number of receivers see a bit more work in heavy sets, including Alec Pierce (31.6% more targets per snap in 2025), Davante Adams (+31.5%), and Rashee Rice (+26.9%), but most receivers either maintain or slightly lose target share in these looks. How bad is it, really? Anyone would understand that being on the field less is typically worse for opportunities, leaving them worse off for fantasy. I\'ll offer a quick exception: Keenan Allen in 2025, where 120 of 122 targets came in 3WR or more looks. However, not everyone is Keenan Allen, and for most others, the less you play in these 2WR-or-heavier sets, the worse you are. And we can bin these receivers by the role they play, based on their level of involvement. Archetype Heavy-snap rate n Targets/G PPR/G Pure spread-only <15% 120 2.38 3.95 Package slot 15–35% 156 2.87 4.81 Rotational 35–55% 88 4.25 7.42 Most-downs 55–75% 72 5.96 10.96 Every-down ≥75% 32 7.43 13.26 (2023-2025 regular season) For most receivers, playing 35% or fewer of his team\'s heavy personnel snaps means they\'re missing too many opportunities to be a good fantasy option. A receiver playing 35-55% of these snaps takes a massive leap over one who only plays 15-35%. While there isn\'t necessarily a way to get those ≥75% guys very late in the draft, it\'s still worthwhile to toss out most of those guys in the bottom two bins. Who are we talking about? Josh Downs played only 5.3% of his team\'s heavy snaps, putting him around the 10th percentile in 2025. He still finished as WR43 in PPR, but we will need to see him have success on the outside (or at the very least, stave off a potential Keenan Allen signing). Khalil Shakir was the first WR3 or better (WR36), but his 13.9% snap share in heavy sets is within the 35th percentile, massively dwarfing Downs\'. Receivers like Jaylin Noel, Jayden Reed, Pop Douglas, and Pat Bryant are others who finished poorly, in no small part due to their lack of involvement in their team\'s best offensive looks. Teams that drafted or signed high-end talent at TE are the most prone to using heavier sets, further eroding the work the third receiver has to do (there were 2.5 WR per play in 2025, a low point for the decade). In the range from 2017-2025, teams that drafted a tight end in the first two rounds of the draft saw an uptick in their heavy personnel usage by 10.7% of snaps. While he was a third-round pick, Harold Fannin Jr.\'s talent led Kevin Stefanski to adopt significantly more 2WR sets to keep him on the field, even after being an 11-personnel practitioner. In the 2026 draft, five teams drafted TEs in the first two rounds, and another four drafted them in the third. Keep an eye out for heavy looks from the Texans, especially after they\'ve been quoted as saying that it\'s part of their design. Conclusion The NFL is genuinely getting heavier, and the ice that designated WR3s stand on is getting smaller. We\'re in a period where tight ends are securing larger target shares in offenses that are being rewarded for this shift. It\'s more important now to snag receivers with established roles because the world of trusty waiver-wire pickups who live off PPR scoring is going the way of telephone operators. On the bright side, TEs, especially the best, are truly in better spots than they have been, leaving the position deeper and more robust. Watch during training camp to see which teams are playing more 2- or even 1-WR packages, and plan accordingly (or be left in the dust!). 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All this was good enough to earn him a Top-15 slot in <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pff-tight-end-rankings-the-top-32-players-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insider_scoop&_kx=O4TsQgqsmbIcBoQr6Fj21u8i0RU4NTLFuxBwXedA1Uc.U7MhhG\">PFF’s Tight End Grades</a>:\n\n\n13. <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/dalton-schultz/47304?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dalton Schultz</a>, <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/teams/2024/REGPO/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\"></a><a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/teams/2024/REGPO?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houston</a><a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/houston-texans/13?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/houston-texans/13?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texans</a>\n\n\n\nAfter <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/nico-collins/61441?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\">Nico Collins</a>, Schultz was quarterback <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud/129759?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\">C.J. Stroud</a>’s favorite target in 2025. His 777 receiving yards were the sixth-most in the NFL, as were his 362 yards after the catch. Schultz also only dropped one of his 83 catchable targets all season.\n\n\n\nHe generated 362 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. His average depth of target was 6.6 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.\n\n\nBehind Schultz the depth chart features Foster Moreau, Brevin Jordan and Marlin Klein – all promising, but none as proven in Houston’s system like Schultz. \n\nTE2 Foster Moreau\n\nThe former Raider and Saint, Moreau brings a solid, dependable veteran presence to the tight end room. With 151 catches, 1772 receiving yards, 91 1st downs and 18 touchdowns in his 7 year career, Moreau is 2nd only to Schultz in NFL productivity. \n\n\nDalton Schultz on the tight end room & Foster Moreau: “I’m excited. We have a very well rounded room & a bunch of guys that do a lot of different stuff really well. I think Foster’s been a great addition for us, just bringing the energy, the juice. He’s like a classic Louisiana… <a href=\"https://t.co/D94vGHUm0j\">pic.twitter.com/D94vGHUm0j</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2067299200375607750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nTE3 Brevin Jordan\n\nThe 5-year veteran behind Moreau is Brevin Jordan. Drafted in 2021, Jordan has done an admirable job in the backup TE role. Unfortunately a knee injury kept him off the field in 2025. However, the big man was cleared for training camp recently with the expectation that he will contribute early and often in 2026. \n\n\nFoster Moreau when stating he knows his role to <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansVoice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TexansVoice</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/jharrisfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jharrisfootball</a> (not a ghost anymore!) on Texans All Access gave HIGH praise to Brevin Jordan: “I’m not blind to what my position is on this team. I’m here for leadership, skill development, help these young guys.… <a href=\"https://t.co/NH8xsEelOn\">pic.twitter.com/NH8xsEelOn</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2062691874268192794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nTE4 Marlin Klein\n\nSpeaking of big men, the 6’6” 250lbs rookie, Marlin Klein has a lot of eyes on him heading into his first training camp. Having helped the Michigan Wolverines win a national championship in 2023, the giant German is looking to do the same in H-Town. Klein’s collegiate career was more indicative of his ability to block in the run game, than contribute as a receiver. However, when called upon to play catch, he seldom disappointed. \n\nWe often tend to rank tight ends based on their ability to play wide receiver, but their blocking contributions are often far more valuable. Having Klein on the end of the line should bode well for any Bulls On Parade antics the Texans may dial up in 2026. \n\n\nDalton Schultz on Marlin Klein this spring: “Good athlete. Big dude. Moves well. In this offense specifically, you are asked to do everything. Just knowing where to be, where to line up & how to execute is a big hurdle, big learning curve. As a young guy, being able to soak that… <a href=\"https://t.co/36RnrUooAU\">https://t.co/36RnrUooAU</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/WbWhkWfXaJ\">pic.twitter.com/WbWhkWfXaJ</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2080115485383827636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith Dalton Schultz landing a 13th place overall grade, and the depth behind him, this may be the strongest Texans tight end room in recent memory. While Owen Daniels and CJF350 are nowhere to be seen, odds are they’re both smiling when they think about the future of their past position group. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785420000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:23:\"Houston Texans Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Houston Texans Roster\";i:2;s:23:\"Houston Texans Schedule\";i:3;s:13:\"Red Zone Play\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"David Montgomery\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7569;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Nico Collins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9758;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"C.J. Stroud\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5001;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dalton Schultz\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1518;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"17b47ad4ee236d6e98d74746547b7174\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Seahawks have shown interest in Jadeveon Clowney reunion\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171269/nfl-news-seahawks-shown-interest-jadeveon-clowney-reunion\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"The Seattle Seahawks are apparently still monitoring the veteran edge rusher market, including someone who has a history with both the Seahawks and head coach Mike Macdonald. Jordan Schultz reported on Wednesday that the Cleveland Browns have met with Clowney for their own possible reunion. He noted that an NFC West team had also expressed […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3079:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks recovers a fumble to score a touchdown over the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi\'s Stadium on November 11, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Seattle Seahawks are apparently still monitoring the veteran edge rusher market, including someone who has a history with both the Seahawks and head coach Mike Macdonald.\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2082578851306053851\">Jordan Schultz reported on Wednesday</a> that the Cleveland Browns have met with Clowney for their own possible reunion. He noted that an NFC West team had also expressed interest in his services, then fellow NFL insider Aaron Wilson went a step further and said both the Seahawks and Houston Texans have kept tabs on the 33-year-old.\n\n\nFormer top overall <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft</a> pick, three-time Pro Bowl edge Jadeveon Clowney visited <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> today and has interest from <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> among several other teams as his market continues to grow, per league sources Clowney lives and trains in Houston and told <a href=\"https://x.com/KPRC2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KPRC2</a> this… <a href=\"https://t.co/kSeRPpKttk\">https://t.co/kSeRPpKttk</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/99FSbWzW1I\">pic.twitter.com/99FSbWzW1I</a>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/2082597224039567438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nClowney last played for the Dallas Cowboys, appearing in 13 games and recording 8.5 sacks, only one sack behind his career high, which he managed with both the Texans and his one season in Mike Macdonald’s Baltimore Ravens defense. The former number one overall pick has played for six teams since the Texans traded him to the Seahawks in 2019, when he had just three sacks but recorded a pick-six, a fumble return touchdown, and led the team with 13 QB hits.\n\nUnlike in 2019, when Clowney was effectively tasked to be Seattle’s primary pass rusher on a sub-par defense, he wouldn’t have such a situation in a second go-round. Add in his ability to play the run and it’s easy to see why, despite Clowney’s injury history and bouncing around the league, the Seahawks might kick the tires on a Clowney reunion. \n\nUltimately, the interest may just max out at exactly that, especially when Seattle already signed Dante Fowler Jr earlier in the offseason. We’ll keep tabs on whether or not the Seahawks make a move for one more veteran before the regular season starts.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785420000;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";i:1;s:23:\"Seattle Seahawks Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1519;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1ae2ccbc655d483d51af52f515b20446\";s:5:\"title\";s:88:\"Patriots injury updates: Mike Vrabel shares news on Gabe Jacas, Carlton Davis and others\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/132111/training-camp-gabe-jacas-carlton-davis-update\";s:11:\"description\";s:350:\"Before kicking off the fifth practice of this year’s training camp, the New England Patriots made their head coach available to the media again. One of the big talking points, especially with full pads being introduced to the mix on Thursday, was the injury statuses of multiple players. Vrabel provided some updates. Patriots injury updates: […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2882:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 10: Carlton Davis III #7 of the New England Patriots during New England Patriots Minicamp on June 10, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nBefore kicking off the fifth practice of this year’s training camp, the New England Patriots made their head coach available to the media again. One of the big talking points, especially with full pads being introduced to the mix on Thursday, was the injury statuses of multiple players.\n\nVrabel provided some updates.\n\nPatriots injury updates: 7/30\n\nCB Carlton Davis III: The starting outside cornerback was one of multiple players banged up during the Patriots’ most recent practice on Tuesday, and as a consequence will not participate during Thursday’s session. What he is dealing with or how long he is expected to remain out, Vrabel did unsurprisingly not specify. Davis’ absence will, however, open the door for some of the depth players at the position to see extended reps with the starters.\n\nCB Charles Woods: Vrabel had a pretty straight-forward answer when asked about the other Patriots cornerback leaving practice on Tuesday: “I don’t think that was anything major.” Woods is set to practice on Thursday, possibly filling Davis’ spot in the lineup.\n\nED Gabe Jacas: The Patriots’ second-round draft pick “continues to progress well” and that is getting “closer to return to play.” Jacas has been on the non-football injury list since he signed his rookie contract on Day 2 of camp because of a knee procedure he underwent in the offseason. Due to questions about that knee, the team added some <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-draft/131969/gabe-jacas-contract-details-injury-waiver\">rather unusual safety measures</a> to his deal. Vrabel also positively mentioned Jacas’ attentiveness in meetings and doing “everything he needed to do” to get on the field and up to speed.\n\nED Harold Landry III: While Vrabel did not give any concrete information about the team captain, he “probably would say that Gabe’s closer to coming back than Harold is.”\n\nPUP/NFI players: None of the five players on those lists — Jacas, Landry, RB Terrell Jennings, TE C.J. Dippre, S Brenden Schooler — are set to return just yet.\n\nThe Patriots will hold their fifth practice of the summer on 10:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. 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Cowboys fans are arrogant and delusional. Browns fans self-pity. Raiders fans are proud and intense. Texans fans? Well, Texans fans are pessimistic. We’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5282:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nEvery fanbase has a personality. An underlying tone that spans across seasons and generations, whether good or bad. Eagles fans are rowdy and demanding. Cowboys fans are arrogant and delusional. Browns fans self-pity. Raiders fans are proud and intense. Texans fans? Well, Texans fans are pessimistic. We’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop and for the team to fall apart. This sentiment remains true even while Houston is coming off its first ever back-to-back-to-back Divisional Round appearances. The team’s potential has arguably never been higher, yet the sentiment around the team is impending doom. There’s too much “I’ll believe it when I see it” mentality for a club that’s competing at the highest level in the sport. Most of the fans would swap their team’s plight for Houston’s position any day. We’ve got a QB on a rookie contract, a defense that’s at the height of its dominance, and a young core powering the entire team.\n\nHow does this mindset take hold? Well, over the years the lows have been… low. Multi-year rebuilds, incompetent front offices, and QB carousels have sown discontent among the fanbase. But now, the city has a legitimate reason to believe in the team, yet shows no sign of excitement, anticipation, or optimism. We as a fanbase should celebrate how far we’ve come in such little time. Or, should we give Jack Easterby a call to see if he wants to run it back.\n\nMuch of this surrounds C.J. Stroud’s regression and woeful playoff performance. Has he declined since his rookie season? Yes. Has the situation around him not been perfect? Absolutely. Did he completely, utterly collapse during the playoffs? Certainly.\n\nAll that is true and can’t be argued. What’s also undeniable is he has been at the helm throughout this unprecedented run. The offense isn’t perfect, but it is light-years better than what it was four seasons ago.\n\nFor the number of years we’ve spent toiling and spinning our wheels waiting for a QB, we should absolutely get behind and support Stroud.\n\nThe alternatives are 1) we tear down everything to roll the dice on a rebuild around a rookie QB, 2) overpay for an over-the-hill veteran whose own team passed on him, or 3) pay an exorbitant cost of draft and salary to acquire a top-end QB. All of those options pale in comparison to Stroud actually succeeding and being paid appropriately in two seasons. Fans, we are in the best-case scenario as is and, we need to embrace it.\n\nFrom a roster standpoint, he has everything he needs to succeed now. Houston has 20 of 22 starters under contract for two seasons. That’s an unbelievable accomplishment by Nick Caserio. For the first time in a decade, we should have roster continuity. Fans can go buy a jersey and know the player will be here next season. The roster is deep, possesses elite talent, and isn’t going anywhere.\n\nReason to hope? Yes, but the fanbase has a reason to believe. \n\nI truly believe teams take on the personality of their fans. The fanbase can provide a player a longer leash given their sentiment and exclamation about him. \n\nBack in 2022, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Trea Turner to a blockbuster deal worth $300M over 11 years. Turner stumbled out of the blocks the next season and was met with immense criticism and booing. However, in the video below, you’ll see one fan’s social media post shift the fans’ mindset to cheer on Turner instead of booing him.\n\nTexans fans need to give C.J. Stroud the Trea Turner experience. The fanbase should rally behind their quarterback, not pile on more pressure than he is already under.\n\nThe kid is 24 years old, he’s going to struggle at times, lose his composure, and feel the weight of criticism. He’s obviously a player who is deep in his own head and clearly pressing. Stroud is not the first QB to struggle under the bright lights and won’t be the last. This is not the time for fans to be calling for his demotion. We should instead be propping up Stroud and reveling in this short period where we have an above-average QB on an extremely friendly contract. What’s the point of being a fan if we can’t root for our players and embrace winning?\n\nAm I advocating for accepting mediocrity? Absolutely not. We have to hold hard-working talent to a high standard. But that standard does not have to come with negative criticism every time they underperform, even on the biggest stage.\n\nGerman philosopher Johann Goethe once said, “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of becoming.” I truly believe if this fanbase can pivot its worry and criticism into belief and support of the young star, it will turn his career around. We all win if Stroud succeeds.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785419580;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:23:\"Houston Texans Analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"Houston Texans Offseason\";i:2;s:28:\"Houston Texans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9758;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"C.J. 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(Chargers.com) Former Chargers LB Billy Ray Smith passed away at 64 (Chargers.com) Justin Herbert showed a level of comfort with his new footwork in the shotgun (Chargers Wire) Did Derwin James […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3227:\"\n\n\n \n EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Tyler Biadasz #63 of the Los Angeles Chargers pats Josh Kaltenberger #66 on the top of his helmet during the Los Angeles Chargers Training Camp at The Bolt on July 29, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Chargers</a> fans!\n\nYou know what to do!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/los-angeles-chargers\">Chargers</a> News:\n\nChargers <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/training-camp-report-day-1-akheem-medisor\">training camp report</a> No. 1 has landed! (Chargers.com)\n\nFormer Chargers LB <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/billy-ray-smith-passing-obit\">Billy Ray Smith</a> passed away at 64 (Chargers.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/07/29/chargers-justin-herbert-mike-mcdaniel-footwork/91097540007/\">Justin Herbert</a> showed a level of comfort with his new footwork in the shotgun (Chargers Wire)\n\nDid <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/derwin-james-fans-the-flames-of-chargers-potential-vita-vea-pursuit\">Derwin James</a> fan the flames for fans wanting the Chargers trade for Vita Vea? (Bolt Beat)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49484416/versatile-taysom-hill-not-returning-saints-10th-season\">Taysom Hill</a> put out a statement saying he won’t be returning to the Saints this year (ESPN)\n\nThe data actually says that running backs are <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why-bijan-robinson-and-jahmyr-gibbs-are-worth-paying/\">not so easily replaceable</a> in the NFL (CBS Sports)\n\nSaints DT <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-dt-bryan-bresee-torn-acl\">Bryan Bresee</a> may have suffered a torn ACL to begin training camp (NFL.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/will-anderson-i-had-two-high-ankle-sprains-on-the-metlife-turf-real-grass-is-better\">Will Anderson</a> said he suffered two sprained ankles at MetLife Stadium (Pro Football Talk)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/will-anderson-i-had-two-high-ankle-sprains-on-the-metlife-turf-real-grass-is-better\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> has already been in a training camp fight (Bleacher Report)\n\nWhat does a <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/super-bowl-road-map-buccaneers-could-be-on-brink-of-rebuild-2026\">roadmap</a> look like for the Bucs to win this year’s Super Bowl? 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Head coach Dan Campbell didn\'t explicitly confirm that, but it is certainly the implication with what he told reporters during his Thursday press conference. \"I’ll just leave it at this: You guys know how I feel, how we feel about Gibbs — and what the team feels about him. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bGiPm31JCI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">And I’ll leave it at that</a>,\" Campbell said. \"Listen, all the other stuff — my job is to coach who’s out there right now. And I love the kid. But I’ve got a team to coach right now. \"And, listen, whatever all this [is], at some point here, it’ll get done. It’s going to get done. I’m not even sweating it.\"Asked directly if Gibbs will not be on the field until he receives a new contract, Campbell deflected. \"No. I don’t know,\" Campbell said. \"Look, I know, this thing, before yesterday, he did his conditioning test and had a little bit of a back [issue], and we’ll see. \"But, look, I’m not sweating it.\"Campbell did note that if there’s a silver lining, it’s that the situation has opened up opportunities for players like Isiah Pacheco and Sione Vaki to get more practice reps.With Bijan Robinson — a member of the same 2023 draft class — also staging an apparent hold-in with the Falcons, we\'ll see who gets a new deal first. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785418659;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1526;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e42e830356b65bad5c7f637dd141a45b\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Live updates from Thursday’s Chiefs training camp practice: Day 2\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-training-camp/206377/live-updates-from-thursdays-chiefs-training-camp-practice-day-2\";s:11:\"description\";s:364:\"Thursday’s Kansas City Chiefs training camp practice gets underway at 9:15 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on the practice fields alongside Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. The full squad will have their second shorter session of the league’s mandated ramp up period. With two open 90-man roster spots, we will also look out for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11624:\"\n\n\n \n ST. JOSEPH, MO - JULY 29: Travis Kelce #87 walks to the field before practice during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on July 29, 2026 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThursday’s <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/kansas-city-chiefs\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> training camp practice gets underway at 9:15 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on the practice fields alongside Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.\n\nThe full squad will have their second shorter session of the league’s mandated ramp up period. With two open 90-man roster spots, we will also look out for any tryout players the Chiefs may have brought in. \n\nCloudy skies are expected, with temperatures hovering in the mid 70s. There is a significant rain chance, which could move practice inside and out of the public eye. Winds are expected from the southeast at 10 to 15 miles per hour.\n\nThe extent that Thursday’s practice will be happen outside will be open to the public. There will be 15 additional public practices, plus one more that will be open only to Season Ticket Members. Tickets are required for admission to practices, and select sessions (generally on weekends) require a $7 paid admission. Please <a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\">click here</a> for more information about the practice schedule.\n\nArrowhead Pride’s Ron Kopp (<a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs\">@RonOnChiefs on X</a>) is on hand to provide complete coverage of the session, along with other Chiefs beat reporters and TV crews. Here we’ll bring you the best practice updates found on social media. If practice moves inside, reporters are generally prohibited from providing live updates.\n\nPlease note: The most recent posts will display first, with older content starting from the bottom.\n\nPlease use our comment section to give us your perspective, too!\n\n\nArmstrong got a lot of 1s reps today with Rashee Rice still sitting out live periods while in ramp-up mode with his knee. Armstrong had good summer and should continue to be a top name to watch for end of WR room. <a href=\"https://t.co/KK9SBA53gm\">https://t.co/KK9SBA53gm</a>— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) <a href=\"https://x.com/jessenewell/status/2082853619750076639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPunt team got some work in while it was coming down. That’s a wrap on a rainy day in St. Joe! <a href=\"https://t.co/BWwajixIsk\">pic.twitter.com/BWwajixIsk</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082853093583274467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSome Day 2 Chiefs notes: Justin Fields had a nice bounce back performance The offense was under center quite a bit Patrick Mahomes scrambled & showed no issues rolling to his right Nohl Williams has been the best corner so far, including a nifty pick Josh Simmons is a wall— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByNateTaylor/status/2082851690827379033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCanady seems to be moving down to playing more with the 3rd team defense than the 1st. Don’t remember seeing much of Kohou yesterday, but he was in the mix today.— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082850283785466210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes sees an all out blitz and lofts one up. Worthy runs under it for the 40 Yard plus strike. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2082849616303624500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFields throwing much better today— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082849393733226540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes finds Xavier Worthy for a deep touchdown down the middle of the field during 11-on-11. Beautiful throw and catch.— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2082849090883178879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes just flipped a quick screen to Ken Walker, who proceeded to maneuver his way downfield for a touchdown. Great execution and well-blocked. The crowd liked that one!— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2082848612476686694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFields patient, layers a throw to Pline running a deep crossing pattern. Good catch downfield— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082847518250131503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nPatrick Mahomes was back out there for 11-on-11 drills this morning. He found Jalen Royals, Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton for completions during the period.— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2082847250200367308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFields throwing much better today— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082849393733226540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNohl Williams and Chamarri Conner with INTs on back-to-back plays in first team 7s. Williams undercut a route. Conner caught a deflection.— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2082845248355438951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNohl Williams red-zone pick <a href=\"https://t.co/AvsScfReJP\">pic.twitter.com/AvsScfReJP</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082844681428484498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFields just dotted a fade ball to Armstrong, hauls it in at the pylon over Fulton— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082844098759983451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWe’re seeing more of Kadwr Kohou in the Nickel for the Chiefs’ starting defense today— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082843937224728892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes just went vintage sidearm trying to thread the needle to Kelce at the 2nd level. An outstretched 87 puts his hand up, he thinks he could’ve hauled it in— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082843652028809636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJosh Simmons dominating in 1-on-1s today. Tyreke Smith had some good reps on the edge.— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2082843594344243466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n3rd team 7on7, Nussmeier tries for De Jesus in the slot but Canady has him blanketed, breaks up the pass— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082843284347769112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCyrus Allen just made an incredible catch on an in-breaker Fields threw way behind him. Reaches back and snags it— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082843024166719547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes trying to push the ball downfield in 7on7s today. Tries for X against Nohl Williams deep here <a href=\"https://t.co/9OkrGg1UmA\">pic.twitter.com/9OkrGg1UmA</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082842696444752098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIn today’s initial defensive period, L’Jarius Sneed is moving inside and outside. On Wednesday, he left the field before the live session (along with Rashee Rice). We’ll see if he sticks around today.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2082840170630434969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJaylon Moore got all the reps yesterday. Benson has been first up today. <a href=\"https://t.co/qmmpL72zSp\">https://t.co/qmmpL72zSp</a>— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2082839974680879300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLooks like Kahlil Benson will get the first-team look at right tackle on Day 2— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2082839702550266325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nYour morning dose of Mahomes. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ozEyWKDa1g\">pic.twitter.com/ozEyWKDa1g</a>— Rob Collins (@RobCollinsTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/RobCollinsTV/status/2082835022382346730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNo changes to the Chiefs’ attendance report on Thursday. Everyone expected is on the practice field for warmups. DT Omarr Norman-Lott remains without a helmet (PUP). CB Mansoor Delane is still in the yellow non-contact jersey.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2082830611132100615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>: Rashee Rice clocking in <a href=\"https://t.co/TyqGWQjU7i\">pic.twitter.com/TyqGWQjU7i</a>— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) <a href=\"https://x.com/McKenzieMNelson/status/2082829141804732561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>: Chris Jones & Omarr Norman-Lott (PUP) <a href=\"https://t.co/J1kCWR2RPs\">pic.twitter.com/J1kCWR2RPs</a>— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) <a href=\"https://x.com/McKenzieMNelson/status/2082828367511085162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLightning in the area preventing the gates from opening at Chiefs camp 🥲— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082827104929141201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>: Steve Spagnuolo will talk today after practice. <a href=\"https://t.co/okPoCkEoRm\">pic.twitter.com/okPoCkEoRm</a>— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) <a href=\"https://x.com/McKenzieMNelson/status/2082827994041884798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMore Chiefs camp coverage today! 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Rams News: Dude says he just wants to play ball\";s:4:\"link\";s:86:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144725/la-rams-news-puka-nacua-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"Puka Nacua isn’t holding out or in with the Los Angeles Rams, and is instead choosing to participate as usual. When asked about his plans, Puka basically expressed he just wants to play ball, and he wants to be with his teammates. Now, will there come a time where Nacua wants a new contract? He […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5448:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28: Puka Nacua #12 of the Los Angeles Rams during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nPuka Nacua isn’t holding out <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/144719/rams-puka-nacua-chris-olave-saints#comments\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/144719/rams-puka-nacua-chris-olave-saints#comments\">or in</a> with the Los Angeles Rams, and is instead choosing to participate as usual. When asked about his plans, Puka basically expressed he just wants to play ball, and he wants to be with his teammates.\n\nNow, will there come a time where Nacua wants a new contract? He may want it now. But if he continues to ball, he’s going to get paid at the NFL level either by the Rams through a long contract, franchise tag or by another team entirely. Either way, unless something changes, Nacua will get paid more than his current rookie.\n\nSo, for now, Puka can focus on football. The contract will work itself out as long as he keeps producing. And seemingly Puka being ready for 2026 is one less thing the Rams will have to worry about, for now.\n\nPlease comment on whatever you want and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/29/rams-puka-nacua-holdout-contract-training-camp/91100454007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/29/rams-puka-nacua-holdout-contract-training-camp/91100454007/\">Puka Nacua says holding out for new deal ‘never crossed’ his mind</a> (ramswire)\n\n“No, not really,” Nacua said of whether he considered a holdout, via Michael J. Duarte of the California Post. “I think the game of football is a safe place for me, and I enjoy that. There have been things outside of my control that I think have impacted the way I’ve been able to kind of focus and enjoy this game of football. But coming out here and seeing that jersey No. 12 hung up in my locker is something that I don’t take for granted and being around this group of guys, I think of all the guys that have reached out in this offseason to be there by my side, and then when we’re here in the meeting rooms, just the the level of connection that I feel like I have with all the guys out there. (It) has never crossed my mind that I don’t want to be out here with these guys.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/stetson-bennett-makes-big-time-throw-in-bid-for-rams-backup-qb-job/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/stetson-bennett-makes-big-time-throw-in-bid-for-rams-backup-qb-job/\">Stetson Bennett makes ‘big time’ throw-in bid for Rams backup QB job</a> (ajc.com)\n\n“Bennett, in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, is looking to prove his worth as a capable backup for what’s projected to be a Super Bowl-capable team, despite his not having taken a snap in an NFL game his first three seasons in the NFL.\n\nTy Simpson, selected 13th overall in the first round of last April’s NFL Draft recently signed a four-year, $25.4 million fully guaranteed deal, which would seem to indicate the Rams view him as their quarterback of the future.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/49355492/los-angeles-rams-betting-outlook-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/49355492/los-angeles-rams-betting-outlook-2026\">Betting on the Los Angeles Rams in 2026: It’s Super Bowl or bust in L.A.</a> (espn)\n\n“But its a hallmark of good teams and well-built front offices to never be satisfied and to not get complacent, which explains why the Rams went out and traded for superstar <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3122132/myles-garrett\">Myles Garrett</a> and appear to be on the brink of nudging Aaron Donald out of retirement. Last season’s squad kicked off the season with 10-1 odds to win the NFC, and they were a bounce or two away from cashing those tickets. This year, the Rams are heavy favorites to win it all, and they will likely close the preseason with the shortest title odds since 2009 for a team that didn’t win its conference the prior season. — Kevin Pulsifer”\n\nRandom Ramsdom Fandom:\n\n“It would be cool to see CJ Daniels flourish and become our next immediate impact draft steal, but this just seems like it’s typical training camp fluff reporting. Every year we get a bunch of reporting hyping up a certain player based on mildly positive coach speak. It typically doesn’t turn out to be that predictive (just like the preseason hype for Whittington and Mumpfield wasn’t)” <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144652/l-a-rams-news-cj-daniels-turning-heads?commentID=63580fcc-1d0f-45d0-a10f-eab55a66d917\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144652/l-a-rams-news-cj-daniels-turning-heads?commentID=63580fcc-1d0f-45d0-a10f-eab55a66d917\">-croaker</a>\n\nRams’ Feed:\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785418175;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Puka Nacua\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1529;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ced40f171be91bed2890f087ac16c9a9\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Lamar Jackson, as before, declines to talk about his contract\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lamar-jackson-as-before-declines-to-talk-about-his-contract\";s:11:\"description\";s:125:\"When it comes to his contract, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has a consistent habit of sharing as few details as possible.\";s:7:\"content\";s:4147:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"205939\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Baltimore Ravens\",\"title\": \"\'Something\'s off\' with Lamar\'s Top 100 ranking\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/lamar-jackson-falling-67-spots-in-nfl-top-100-player-ranking-is-off\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-14T14:35:50Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n When it comes to his contract, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has a consistent habit of sharing as few details as possible. He has continued to choose to keep the situation as private as he can.Jackson was asked during his first press conference of training camp whether he would provide an update on any negotiations with the team.\"I\'m gonna keep it the same way I\'ve been keeping it. You know, not here,\" Jackson said. \"You know, it\'s private between me and the G.M.\"Because he doesn\'t have an agent, Jackson has in the past cut off talks once football season began. He was asked whether he\'d be working on a new deal, now that training camp has opened.\"Yeah, you know, focus on football, like it\'s always been,\" Jackson said.It\'s been clear for more than a year that Jackson wants, and deserves, a new deal. When he signed his current contract in 2023, he became the highest-paid quarterback in the league, at $52.5 million. Since then, that APY has slid farther and farther down the list of top quarterback compensation packages.In January, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti made it clear that the team wanted to get a new deal done, ideally before the beginning of the league year in March. That didn\'t happen. And it still hasn\'t happened — even though it would be very easy to get it done.With the new Patrick Mahomes deal moving the bar <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/inside-the-latest-patrick-mahomes-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to $63 million per year</a>, a Jackson deal at say, $63.5 million per year, would consist of three new years at $190.5 million plus the remaining $104 million on the final two years of his current contract. That\'s a grand total of $294.5 million over five years, an average from signing of $58.9 million.The guarantees would also need to be negotiated, with perhaps the first two years fully guaranteed at signing and the third year fully guaranteed as of the start of the second year. That essentially makes the first three years fully guaranteed.Still, both sides have to get there. Before they can get there, they have to want to get there. Since neither side will say anything about the negotiations, it\'s impossible to know how and why a fairly simple negotiation has once again been bogged down — like it was throughout 2021 and 2022, until a new contract was finally signed after the rookie deal had expired in 2023.This time around, the Ravens won\'t be able to use the franchise tag, if/when the current deal expires. That gives Jackson more leverage than he had under his rookie deal. 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Others will break down the numbers, discuss the salary cap implications, and debate whether he was worth it. Those conversations are important, but they […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:28326:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Eagles just agreed to a <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178008/jalen-carter-eagles-agree-to-record-breaking-contract-extension\">record-breaking contract extension with Jalen Carter</a> this week, so I feel inspired to write about him. There are plenty of ways to analyze the deal. Others will break down the numbers, discuss the salary cap implications, and debate whether he was worth it. Those conversations are important, but they aren’t the ones that I want to focus on here. Instead, I just want to focus on the film. It’s easy to forget that’s what it’s all about…\n\nWhen the Eagles traded up to draft Carter in 2023, I made my feelings pretty clear. This was from my rookie film review!\n\n\n“The most talented player in the class, regardless of position. An elite prospect as a disruptive three-technique, but he can do it all. He could play anywhere along the defensive line and would be fine. He’s a high-level prospect with outstanding traits and the film to back it up. He has an explosive element to his game and can win in so many ways. The upside is as high as anyone in this class.”\n\n\nI actually don’t think Carter has already become the complete player I thought he could be. If anything, I still believe there’s another level for him to reach. His 2025 season was fine, but by the incredibly high standards he had already set, it wasn’t quite as dominant or consistent as I hoped. Injuries undoubtedly played a part, but when I watched his film again, the flashes are still extraordinary. The ability to completely take over a football game is still there.\n\nIn my opinion, there is only one defensive lineman in the NFL whose overall talent level I would place above Carter’s today, and that’s Myles Garrett. Garrett has earned that status through years of elite production and remarkable consistency, and Carter still has to prove he can sustain that level over the course of a full season. Outside of Garrett, I don’t think there is another defensive lineman in football with a higher ceiling. Carter possesses an incredibly rare combination of explosiveness, power, flexibility, hand usage, and football intelligence that very few players have. That’s exactly why the Eagles were so comfortable making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.\n\nSo rather than discussing the contract itself, let’s just talk about the player. \n\nElite athletic profile\n\nEverything about Jalen Carter’s game starts with his athletic ability. There are plenty of powerful defensive tackles in the NFL, and there are plenty who win with quickness, but it is exceptionally rare to find a player who combines both traits at Carter’s size. At over 310 pounds, he possesses the explosiveness of a lightweight speed rusher whilst retaining the power to overwhelm interior offensive linemen. It is the foundation of everything he does as a pass rusher. I know this play doesn’t matter, but he’s above 310 pounds… \n\n\nEagles Defense All22 thread vs. Washington. 1) Jalen Carter. Lol. That\'s one way to deal with a cut block. He\'s not a bad athlete is he?! Oren Burks was excellent coming downhill at avoiding blocks and making plays against the run. The Eagles\' LB coach deserves a lot of credit! <a href=\"https://t.co/5PcRZAFusD\">pic.twitter.com/5PcRZAFusD</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1884320440065331368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 28, 2025</a>\n\n\nOne of the play-style comparisons I made during the 2023 draft process was Aaron Donald. That wasn’t because they are identical players, but because they create the same reaction when you study the film. Donald’s movement skills always looked unnatural for an interior defensive lineman. Carter gives me a similar feeling, only in a bigger frame. His combination of first-step explosiveness, lower-body power, flexibility and balance simply shouldn’t exist in a player of his size. \n\n\n3) How many defensive tackles have you ever seen that look this athletic? Seriously, Carter weighed 314 pounds at the combine. He\'s a freak! The quickness and burst on this play just remind me so much of Aaron Donald. You don\'t see many linemen make this play. Donald weighed 285… <a href=\"https://t.co/U4UNxKwRTi\">pic.twitter.com/U4UNxKwRTi</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1863678365124764044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 2, 2024</a>\n\n\nIt wasn’t a one-off, either… \n\n\n10) Jalen Carter. Lol. He was so good in this game. The Eagles have a superstar. <a href=\"https://t.co/MrrMzN45Nf\">pic.twitter.com/MrrMzN45Nf</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1729621270600315347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 2023</a>\n\n\nWhen you see him at his best, you remember what a physical freak he is. His burst forces offensive linemen onto the back foot immediately after the snap. His flexibility allows him to reduce his surface area and squeeze through gaps that most defensive tackles cannot exploit. His balance enables him to recover when blockers appear to have gained leverage, whilst his lower-body explosion allows him to transition from speed to power almost instantly. There are more explosive players in the league at other positions, but very few interior defenders possess Carter’s complete athletic profile.\n\nElite first-step explosiveness\n\nIf I had to identify one defining trait, it would be Carter’s first step. Hence, the Donald comparison. His get-off is exceptional and, when he times the snap correctly, he is almost impossible to block one-on-one. His burst off the football immediately forces offensive linemen into recovery mode. Rather than being able to dictate the rep, they are reacting almost instantly, opening their hips earlier than they would like and exposing themselves to inside counters. Carter’s first step doesn’t just help him penetrate the pocket. It creates the conditions for every other aspect of his pass-rush game. \n\nWhat makes his get-off even more dangerous is his timing. Carter has an outstanding feel for the snap count and repeatedly leaves the line of scrimmage a fraction before the offensive line is fully engaged. Half a step can be the difference between a clean punch from the guard and Carter already working past his shoulder. Few defensive tackles consistently win the race off the ball in the way Carter does, and it remains the defining characteristic of his game. I’ve always wondered if snap timing is something you can really coach, or if some players just have it. Jalen Carter just seems to have it. I mean, just stick him at edge and he can still time the snap…\n\n\nJalen Carter on the EDGE 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/pEA4TCBtrX\">pic.twitter.com/pEA4TCBtrX</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1729263304546132058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 27, 2023</a>\n\n\nA complete pass-rush toolbox\n\nMany elite pass rushers have one signature move that they repeatedly return to. Carter is different because he has answers for almost every situation an offensive lineman presents. His favorite move remains the violent inside club, where he attacks the guard’s outside shoulder before knocking away the hands and working back inside, but that is only one part of his pass-rush arsenal.\n\n\nEagles\' Defense Al22 thread vs. Packers. 1) I think the bye week came at the right time for Jalen Carter. This was the most \'2024\' version of Carter I have seen this year. I still think he\'s playing so many snaps that he can\'t consistently dominate, but he had some freaky-looking… <a href=\"https://t.co/jNC8mTPrZL\">pic.twitter.com/jNC8mTPrZL</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1988676365336433064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 12, 2025</a>\n\n\nCarter is equally comfortable winning with a club-swim, a long-arm bull rush, converting speed-to-power, or just bursting through a gap before the offensive linemen have time to think. He can pull offensive linemen off balance before swimming over the top, chain together multiple counters within the same rep or collapse the pocket by driving straight through the middle of a blocker. The variety is what makes him so difficult to prepare for. Offensive linemen cannot simply sit on one move because Carter is constantly adapting to the picture in front of him. One more club move? Oh, go on then. \n\n\n2) There\'s a lot of bad clips I could post of Cunningham in coverage… but just watch Jalen Carter. My word. Backup OL or not, this guy is going to be a complete star. The speed and explosiveness he has is next level. He had some crazy snaps in this one. <a href=\"https://t.co/pmmS13vbeb\">pic.twitter.com/pmmS13vbeb</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1702047964921749786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 13, 2023</a>\n\n\nThe most impressive aspect of his pass rushing isn’t any individual technique, but how he can react within the rep. If a guard recovers from his initial club, Carter can transition into another move without losing momentum. If the blocker oversets, he attacks inside. If the guard sits back, Carter converts speed into power and walks him into the quarterback. Everything happens instinctively and at remarkable speed. That ability to process and react within the rep is what separates elite pass rushers from very good ones.\n\n\n15) And of course, Carter blows past the center again on 4th down which forces Stafford to get rid of this early which disrupts the timing of the play. Jalen Carter saved the Eagles at the end. Big games are decided by superstars. Jalen Carter is a superstar. <a href=\"https://t.co/m0ohcQcoz8\">pic.twitter.com/m0ohcQcoz8</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1881464447421895153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 20, 2025</a>\n\n\nOutstanding football intelligence\n\nThe easiest mistake to make when evaluating Jalen Carter is to focus solely on the physical traits. They are obvious from the first snap and immediately catch your attention. However, the more I study his film, the more convinced I become that Carter’s football intelligence is just as important to his success as his athletic ability. I sort of reference this above, but he doesn’t always win because he is bigger, stronger, or quicker than the player in front of him. Although the vast majority of the time he is. I think he’s a smart player, too. \n\n\n4) Something else to note is that over the past 2 weeks, the Eagles have been locked in with their film study. They are calling out plays occasionally before the snap, and getting it right! Look at Jalen Carter point out the inside run, and both Baun and Dean trust him and fly… <a href=\"https://t.co/9EXcawhagZ\">pic.twitter.com/9EXcawhagZ</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1990878221693562952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 18, 2025</a>\n\n\nHis intelligence is most obvious as a pass rusher. Carter has an excellent understanding of offensive line protections and rarely attacks blocks without a clear plan. Rather than wasting energy driving directly into double teams, he works to split blockers, attack leverage or force the protection to collapse around him. It is a subtle part of his game, but one that repeatedly shows up on film. \n\n\n14) Jalen. Carter. My word. I am 90% sure he fakes a stunt here, confuses the center (who turns to his left) before exploding through the gap and taking down Stafford. He\'s a rare athlete with fantastic football IQ for a 2nd year player. The sky is the limit. Superstar. <a href=\"https://t.co/LukUQyxOz2\">pic.twitter.com/LukUQyxOz2</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1881463827369505263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 20, 2025</a>\n\n\nHis awareness also allows him to affect passing plays even when he doesn’t reach the quarterback. One of the most underrated aspects of Carter’s game is his ability to recognize when his rush lane has disappeared. Instead of continuing to fight a block with little chance of success, he immediately gets his hands into the throwing lane, using his timing and vertical explosion to disrupt passes at the line of scrimmage. Those plays rarely receive the same attention as sacks, but they are another example of Carter understanding that affecting the quarterback is not just about hitting them.\n\nThat processing speed carries over into the running game. Carter consistently diagnoses blocking schemes quickly and rarely loses sight of the football whilst engaging offensive linemen. Against gap schemes, he identifies pullers early and understands where the ball is likely to hit. Against zone runs, he works hard to maintain his leverage, preventing offensive linemen from reaching his outside shoulder and forcing runners to alter their path.\n\n\n7) Jalen Carter has such a high football IQ. His athleticism and natural talent is off the charts. However, he\'s become a special player due to his conditioning and high football IQ. This is a heads up play and it was a huge play. This was one of the biggest plays of the game. <a href=\"https://t.co/TazOYOozh6\">pic.twitter.com/TazOYOozh6</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1881459418963091791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 20, 2025</a>\n\n\nBetter against the run than he gets credit for\n\nFor all the attention Carter receives as a pass rusher, I think his run defense has become slightly underrated. Whenever a defensive tackle starts producing sacks and pressures, it’s easy to assume that getting after the quarterback is their primary value. Carter certainly has the ability to dominate on passing downs, but his impact against the run is a huge reason why Vic Fangio can leave him on the field in every situation.\n\nThe biggest strength of Carter’s run defense is that he rarely loses at the point of attack. His combination of lower-body strength, leverage and violent hand usage allows him to consistently control offensive linemen rather than allowing them to control him. He plays with heavy hands, regularly locking out blockers to create separation before locating the football. Rather than becoming stuck on blocks, Carter keeps his eyes in the backfield and gives himself every opportunity to shed late and make a play on the ball carrier. \n\n\nEagles Defense All22 thread vs. Steelers. 1) I couldn\'t be more impressed with the aggression on early downs against the run. The defense makes it seem like every yard is a personal insult against them. We saw more base again without BG and the Steelers could not get the running… <a href=\"https://t.co/jxodiCqF1r\">pic.twitter.com/jxodiCqF1r</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1869045271692235103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2024</a>\n\n\n\n2) Jalen Carter shifts inside pre-snap, slants inside post-snap, and still makes the tackle on the outside run! That\'s insane. I think this was Nolan Smith\'s best game as a pro. He excelled in numerous areas but especially in run defense. The Eagles base defense was excellent… <a href=\"https://t.co/bytTr45oDk\">pic.twitter.com/bytTr45oDk</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1869046809265393969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2024</a>\n\n\nI mean, come on… \n\n\n7) Do you think Fangio is enjoying working with Jalen Carter? This is perfect gap and a half technique. The way he gets his head inside before getting back to his other gap is just perfect. Also, Jordan Davis is phenomenal on this play. He literally shoves the tackle into the… <a href=\"https://t.co/GLwSRJj9pl\">pic.twitter.com/GLwSRJj9pl</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1856381500515606719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 12, 2024</a>\n\n\nAnother underrated part of Carter’s game is how well he handles double teams. \n\n\n2) Jalen Carter clearly isn\'t playing up to his level from last year, but he also flashed a lot more early on. He played 67 (!) snaps this week, and it\'s hard not to think that workload is taking a toll. Look at him beat the double team here and make a really athletic tackle. <a href=\"https://t.co/3Of9szpL9V\">pic.twitter.com/3Of9szpL9V</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1975592836977598543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 7, 2025</a>\n\n\nMost defensive tackles will inevitably lose ground when two offensive linemen arrive together. Carter certainly isn’t always going to win against double teams, but his lower-body strength and natural leverage allow him to survive situations that would move most interior defenders several yards off the line of scrimmage. Just as importantly, he rarely accepts the double team. He is constantly fighting to split blocker or create enough disruption to prevent the offensive line from climbing cleanly to the second level. \n\n\n7) Here\'s Jalen Carter getting doubled again why Bryce Huff fails to get past a tight end. The Falcons showed 0 respect for the Eagles EDGE defenders and I don\'t blame them. I\'m unsure if this is a hot take, but I think the Eagles EDGE defenders are a far bigger problem than the… <a href=\"https://t.co/OIx81QUakq\">pic.twitter.com/OIx81QUakq</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1836113395504001169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 17, 2024</a>\n\n\nPerhaps the biggest compliment I can give Carter’s run defense is that it doesn’t feel like a competition between playing the run or the pass. There are plenty of elite pass-rushing defensive tackles who become liabilities against the run because they are desperate to penetrate upfield on every snap. Carter isn’t one of them. He understands when to attack vertically, when to sit down and anchor, and when simply occupying two blockers is the correct play. In fact, quite often his best reps when he explodes up the field are against the run, because offensive linemen are more likely to be moving to a spot, either by pulling or moving laterally. His freakish first-step quickness helps him massively. \n\n\n11) The Eagles FINALLY (sort of, anyway) used a 5-man front with Baun stepping up as an EDGE defenders (which they did loads last week?!) and it left Carter with a rare one-on-one matchup where he instantly wins. My concern levels with Carter moving forward are very, very low. He… <a href=\"https://t.co/3lH7mlm1nn\">pic.twitter.com/3lH7mlm1nn</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1836116351754101125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 17, 2024</a>\n\n\nBeyond the box score\n\nOne of the easiest mistakes to make when evaluating defensive linemen is to focus too heavily on sacks. They are obviously important, particularly when discussing an interior pass rusher, but they are not everything. \n\nTurn on the film, and it quickly becomes clear how much attention he demands from opposing offensive lines. Few defensive tackles consistently force offenses to change their protection plans in the way Carter does. Guards are reluctant to leave him isolated in one-on-one situations and centers regularly slide towards him before the snap. That respect doesn’t always appear on the stat sheet, but it matters hugely. In fact, I recently wrote about Moro Ojomo, and I stated this… \n\n\n“Has played alongside interior defensive linemen Jalen Carter, who frequently attracts double teams and create favorable one-on-one opportunities across Philadelphia’s defensive front”\n\n\nIf Carter attracts two blockers, someone else is playing one-on-one. Carter’s disruption creates favorable situations for the players around him, even when he doesn’t finish the play himself. It’s one of the reasons coaches value him so highly and why his influence often exceeds his individual statistics.\n\nUltimately, that’s what makes Carter so valuable. He isn’t simply an explosive athlete with a deep pass-rush repertoire or an outstanding run defender. He changes the way offenses are forced to play. Every protection call, every double team, and every extra blocker committed to slowing him down creates opportunities elsewhere. There are very few players in the NFL capable of having that kind of influence on a game, and Carter has already shown he belongs in that company.\n\nWhere can Carter still improve?\n\nObviously, he isn’t perfect. Duh. No one is. In fact, I wasn’t even convinced the Eagles would pay him this contract, which seems absurd after everything I’ve just said. There aren’t many glaring weaknesses in his game. Instead, the areas for improvement are largely about refining what is already there and limiting errors. \n\nThe biggest area for improvement, in my opinion, is consistency. Carter has already shown he can completely dominate NFL games. We’ve all watched those performances where he looks unblockable, collapsing the pocket almost every passing down and taking over drives by himself. The next challenge is producing that level of performance every week, regardless of the opponent or stage of the season. Myles Garrett has set the standard here. Offensive lines know exactly what Garrett is going to do every Sunday and still struggle to stop him because his performance level almost never drops. Carter has produced those games already. He simply needs to make them the expectation rather than the exception. Carter does have bad games, which isn’t good enough when considering how talented he is.\n\nTechnically, I think there are still moments where Carter relies a little too heavily on his extraordinary athletic gifts. His first-step explosiveness is so exceptional that he occasionally trusts it to win the rep on its own, playing with too much forward lean and leaving himself vulnerable to technically sound offensive linemen who are able to catch his momentum or use his aggression against him. It doesn’t happen often, but the very best interior blockers have shown they can exploit it when his pad level rises, or his balance drifts over his toes. Improving his consistency in these moments will make him even harder to block because it removes one of the few opportunities offensive linemen currently have.\n\nI thought his run defense was pretty poor last year, which surprised me based on his first two years in the league. My guess is that he simply wasn’t healthy, but we can’t just fully ignore all the bad reps and put everything down to health. I do want to see him bounce back. \n\n\n11) The Eagles FINALLY (sort of, anyway) used a 5-man front with Baun stepping up as an EDGE defenders (which they did loads last week?!) and it left Carter with a rare one-on-one matchup where he instantly wins. My concern levels with Carter moving forward are very, very low. He… <a href=\"https://t.co/3lH7mlm1nn\">pic.twitter.com/3lH7mlm1nn</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1836116351754101125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 17, 2024</a>\n\n\nThe final area is conditioning and staying healthy. Vic Fangio has spoken publicly in the past about wanting Carter to maintain his level of play deeper into games, and it’s a fair point. Carter plays an incredibly demanding position, often absorbing double teams whilst remaining the focal point of the opposition’s protection plan. The effort has never been the issue, but sustaining that same explosiveness over a full game (over the course of the whole season, without getting hurt) is another step in becoming a complete player. He played last year at times when he clearly was not right. \n\n\n7) Not to hate on the guy because it was his first game back (and he still played well overall), but Jalen Carter was not in shape this week. There were some weird moments on film, such as this rush. I expect him to be back to his best quickly, but missing last week clearly… <a href=\"https://t.co/wpbJymTYHv\">pic.twitter.com/wpbJymTYHv</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1968050730515755092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 16, 2025</a>\n\n\nThere may be some off-the-field stuff that caused him to fall in the draft, but I’m not getting into that here because I know nothing about it. I’ll leave that to others. \n\nUltimately, none of these concerns are about talent. They are about refinement and staying on the field. Carter doesn’t need another pass-rush move, more power or greater explosiveness. He already possesses all of those qualities. The next stage of his development is about maximizing them every single snap, every single week. \n\nConclusion\n\nThis contract doesn’t change my opinion of Carter as a player or suddenly elevate him into a conversation where he didn’t already belong. I already viewed him as one of the premier defensive tackles in football. If anything, the extension simply reinforces how highly the Eagles think of him internally and how confident they are that his best football still lies ahead.\n\nSome fans may argue that Carter’s overall play hasn’t yet lived up to being worthy of the highest-paid defensive tackle in football. I think that’s probably fair if you are looking at last year only. But, don’t forget how special 2024 was. However, the Eagles are not paying for past performance; they are paying for what he is going to do in the future. Carter already possesses virtually every trait you could ask for. I believe he has as much natural talent as nearly any defensive player in the league.\n\nThe next step is simply putting everything together over the course of an entire season. If Carter can combine his extraordinary physical ability with the week-to-week consistency of someone like Myles Garrett, then we won’t just be talking about one of the best defensive tackles in football. We’ll be talking about one of the best defensive players in the NFL. I’m not certain he will get there, but I feel a lot better knowing that the Eagles are confident internally. \n\nI’m also going to get a video out on Carter over on my <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/Eaglesfilmroom\">Patreon</a>. 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Obviously, this is an overreaction and probably redraft focused, but it got me thinking: are there players you want to buy/sell, but are deliberately waiting until a perceived buy low/sell high window opens that you don\'t think reflects the players true value? I.e., waiting to buy Herbert until Week 8 after facing multiple stacked defenses. Doesn\'t have to be schedule related, could be for a different reason! submitted by /u/JackTheRealOne [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:889:\"I saw an interesting tweet about Justin Herbert\'s tough schedule in weeks 3-8 and how he would be \"useless\" to start the season. Obviously, this is an overreaction and probably redraft focused, but it got me thinking: are there players you want to buy/sell, but are deliberately waiting until a perceived buy low/sell high window opens that you don\'t think reflects the players true value? I.e., waiting to buy Herbert until Week 8 after facing multiple stacked defenses. 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Head coach Dan Quinn updated Allegretti’s status before Thursday’s morning practice session, revealing the nature of his ailment. It is not expected to be a long-term issue. “We’re still […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3317:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nCommanders center <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/team/players-roster/nick-allegretti/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nick Allegretti </a>suffered a calf strain on Wednesday, which caused him to leave training camp’s first practice early and with a trainer. \n\nHead coach Dan Quinn updated Allegretti’s status before Thursday’s morning practice session, revealing the nature of his ailment. It is not expected to be a long-term issue. \n\n“We’re still going through the evaluation process,” Quinn <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZZmKIM6zKc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said in a morning press conference</a>. “(It’s) not something we’re overly concerned about in terms of a long (-term) deal), but I think I’ll know a little bit more through the weekend.” \n\nThe Commanders have a scheduled off day on Friday, which will give Allegretti another chance to rest. \n\nQuinn also said that receiver Treylon Burks is dealing with some foot soreness that would keep him out of practice on Thursday. Burks’ foot situation is not considered long-term, but his troubling injury history magnifies even minor moments like these. \n\nBurks had a solid first day, highlighted by this touchdown catch in the red zone. \n\n\nJayden Daniels to Treylon Burks for 6️⃣! <a href=\"https://t.co/isOo54WCQE\">pic.twitter.com/isOo54WCQE</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2082564569986130190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn-site reporters chronicled the fact that <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoodJu00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julian Good-Jones</a> was working with first-team quarterback Jayden Daniels in the early going. \n\n\nJayden Daniels working with Julian Good-Jones during the early portion of camp today since Nick Allegretti (calf) is out. <a href=\"https://t.co/1pehC0QUEa\">pic.twitter.com/1pehC0QUEa</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2082808002810187822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nSixth-round interior offensive lineman <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/matt-gulbin/32004755-4c10-3822-5bc7-d80cb80ecd18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Gulbin</a> should also get a longer look with better units while Allegretti is out, which can be of benefit to a young player during training camp’s early stage. \n\nSame goes for Good-Jones, who might not get tons of reps with Daniels. \n\n“We just keep it going. Those are the (situations) were you move it around some,” Quinn said. “But, even within a practice, there are going to be times where a guys go up to the first group. 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Most recently, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed there will be such a contest for the starting job at Center. The two contestants are veteran Garrett Bradbury and rookie Logan […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9445:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JULY 29: Logan Jones #54 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs we’ve finally made it to Training Camp for the Chicago Bears, and there shall be a slew of competitions at multiple positions across the roster. Most recently, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed <a href=\"https://x.com/peggykusinski/status/2082159239691173983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2082159239691173983%7Ctwgr%5E968c60f830404bbe476b091a7ba8d35a920916e0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bleachernation.com%2Fbears%2F2026%2F07%2F28%2Fbears-center-competition%2F\">there will be such a contest for the starting job</a> at Center. The two contestants are veteran Garrett Bradbury and rookie Logan Jones.\n\nRegardless of who ultimately wins the job this season, all signs point to Logan Jones becoming *the* guy at Center for 2027 and beyond. That being said, the youngster from Iowa will have his chance to unseat the veteran in Bradbury, who was acquired this offseason via trade from the New England Patriots. I firmly believe this is the most underrated competition to watch at Halas Hall this year. \n\nIn the Blue Corner at 6ft 3in and 305 pounds – #67 Garrett Bradbury \n\nAge: 31\n\nExp: 8 seasons\n\nPrevious team(s): NC State Wolfpack; Minnesota Vikings; New England Patriots \n\nThe former 18th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft has started in all 105 career games he dressed for between the Vikings and the Patriots. Just coming off a Super Bowl run with the Patriots he was also in a similar situation when they selected current starter Jared Wilson with the 95th overall pick and played him at guard during his rookie season. While there was no competition during training camp in Foxborough, he cemented himself as a key cog for an efficient group which spearheaded one of the most dangerous offenses in the league. Nothing spectacular, just solid. And solid is all the Bears need at Center for the time being. \n\nNaturally, the Bears didn’t plan for this transition to happen so soon in the first place. Pro Bowler Drew Dalman was just 27 years old and coming off his best season of his career before abruptly retiring in the spring. This caused Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles to scramble for both an immediate and long-term solution to their center position on relatively short notice. Ultimately, they pivoted towards a trade that landed Garrett Bradbury. He now reunites with a former NC State teammate in All-Pro Guard and reigning Protector of the Year Joe Thuney as well.\n\nWhat I will point out is that offensive line coach Dan Roushar has only seen one rookie in his career take the mantle as his team’s starting center – Erik McCoy in 2019. Then again, Garrett Bradbury himself started in every game as a rookie too. The center position is by far the most difficult to learn as you have to master both calling protections and your techniques between snapping the ball and identifying the first threat from inside. A team pursuing their own run at the Super Bowl, like the Bears, may not have the appetite for a learning curve at center.\n\nNot all rookies are the same. \n\nIn the Orange Corner at 6ft 3in and 299 pounds – #54 Logan Jones\n\nAge: 24\n\nExp: None (rookie) \n\nPrevious Team(s): Iowa Hawkeyes \n\nHere we have the young challenger to the Bears’ job at Center. While he doesn’t have any experience as a pro just yet, there is a ton of buzz surrounding this latest selection from the OL factory known as Iowa Hawkeye brand football. And it’s not just because the jersey number (54) has returned to the Bears’ lineup. \n\nThe Bears picked him as the first center to hear their name called during the 2026 NFL Draft at selection number 57 overall. A spot that has seen great history for the Bears from previous draft classes, including one Devin Hester. The Heinz 57 sponsored product brings with him an excellent set of physical tools anchored by sound technique and a keen awareness for how protections are set. He was named the recipient of the 2025 Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top ranked center in NCAA football as well.\n\nA player most frequently brought up as a pro comparison for Logan Jones – Drew Dalman. Their physicality and athleticism from the center position are reminiscent to each other, where you can see both players pulling naturally when called upon in protection or road paving. The Bears had Logan Jones as their top choice at Center from the start of the process and pounced on him when he was still there in the second round. \n\nThere have not been a ton of rookies to start and finish a full season at center for the Bears in recent history. The last such occurrence was in 2016 when Cody Whitehair was kicked inside shortly after the surprise signing of All-Pro Guard Josh Sitton. Even Olin Kruetz himself started just one game during his rookie season. Yet I’d argue the Bears haven’t drafted a pure center who’s nearly as good as Logan Jones is in quite some time. \n\nFrom the moment his name was called there always was a chance for him to compete for a starting job this year instead of waiting until Garrett Bradbury’s eventual departure. When the pads come on starting next Monday, his opportunities will open up. I’d expect this competition to last all the way until the second preseason game. \n\nMatch-up between both players \n\nSize: Tie \n\nEven though Garrett Bradbury is listed as a few pounds heavier, their wingspans are almost identical, with Garrett Bradbury being measured at 1.94m (6ft 4-1/2in) and Logan Jones at 1.93m (6ft 4in). I would almost be willing to bet that Logan Jones will be at or around 305 pounds solid by the end of this season as well. \n\nExp: Bradbury \n\nThis is almost self-explanatory, as we have an 8-year veteran with 105 career starts going against a rookie. That experience will come in handy as the Bears look to get into an offensive groove as quickly as possible.\n\nSchematical fit: Jones \n\nLogan Jones is almost as perfect of a fit for what both Ben Johnson and Dan Roushar want at center that you can possibly imagine. While Bradbury is no slouch himself with a 4.92 forty compared to Jones’ 4.90 forty, Jones wins hands-down in the 3-cone time with a stunning 7.35, in comparison to a respectable 7.41 by Bradbury. What’s more is Jones’ athleticism pops on film as he can run any protection asked of him, while Bradbury has occasionally struggled when tasked to pull or slide in protection. Jones is extremely powerful at the point of attack as well. \n\nShort term fit: Bradbury \n\nWhat I’m looking at here is seeing who can be counted on right this second to line up and play center for the Bears if a game were happening at the time this article was published. Garrett Bradbury has all the experience, technical expertise, and knowledge of protections to identify the first threat before the ball is snapped. His previous chemistry with Joe Thuney is a plus as well. It is a very tall task for any rookie to line up at center during week one. \n\nLong term fit: Jones \n\nMuch like the experience question above, this is blatantly obvious. Never mind the 7-year age difference between each player, their contracts also are drastically different. Garrett Bradbury signed a revised deal following his arrival to Chicago which amounts to 1-year and $4.7M. Out of the total value $3.7M is fully guaranteed with an additional $1M moved to what’s called Not Likely to be Earned (NLTBE) incentives. Logan Jones is on the standard 4-year rookie contract with a pre-slotted $8.47M and a $2.12M annual average. \n\nMy pick: Logan Jones \n\nYes, I did literally just say I’d expect Garrett Bradbury to get the nod if a game happened while I’m sitting at my desk typing this article. However, if Logan Jones performs well enough during training camp, then I cannot see Ben Johnson turning down a chance for the future to begin right away at center. I’m not simply saying he needs to be adequate – he needs to be outstanding for him to unseat Garrett Bradbury. I.E. dominate from the very moment the pads come on. Otherwise, the job will go to Garrett Bradbury, and Logan Jones will wait his turn. 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After losing a franchise record 14 games last year, one offseason is not going to mend all of the issues. However, hopefully all of the new athletes […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6193:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 21: Jadeveon Clowney #42 of the Dallas Cowboys rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDespite all the changes that the Arizona Cardinals have made to the roster and the coaching staff this offseason, obviously not all of the holes have been filled. After losing a franchise record 14 games last year, one offseason is not going to mend all of the issues.\n\nHowever, hopefully all of the new athletes that GM Monti Ossenfort has signed will pay off and fix the leaks.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/92339/annual-espn-position-poll-best-dt-edge-rushers-which-cardinals-made-the-list\">RELATED: ESPN BEST DT & DE POSITION POLL</a>\n\nOne of the areas that may not have been touched on is a good pass rush from the side opposite pass rusher Josh Sweat, who is listed as an outside linebacker, but in reality, he is an EDGE rusher.\n\nThere was an assumption that Ossenfort would take one of the three elite pass rushers in this year’s NFL draft, but he chose the best running back instead. So, other players at other positions became the focus, such as the offensive line.\n\nDarius Robinson was taken in the first round a few years ago to become the pass rusher on that left side. Zaven Collins has become the main guy on that side with Baron Browning as his backup. Both players have been given a good number of snaps.\n\nIs this enough? Are these players taking care of the opposite side’s pass rush?\n\nShould the Cardinals bring in another player?\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s look at last year’s stats:\n\n\nCollins: 9 starts, 543 snaps, 40 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 10 QB hits, 7 knockdowns, 11 pressures, 2 hurries, and 4 missed tackles\n\n\n\nBrowning: 7 starts, 519 snaps, 34 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 5 QB hits, 3 knockdowns, 7 pressures, 2 hurries, and 5 missed tackles\n\n\n\nRobinson: 12 starts, 507 snaps, 43 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 2 QB hits, 1 knockdown, 5 pressures, 3 hurries, and 1 missed tackle\n\n\nJadeveon Clowney is well-known for his pass-rushing skills. He is currently a free agent and available. It has been documented that two teams have contacted him about signing for the 2026 season. One is the Cleveland Browns. The other has been identified as an NFC West Division team.\n\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> hosted DE Jadeveon Clowney on a visit today, which was considered successful, and the two sides will remain in contact as they have for weeks. My understanding is there’s also an NFC West team in the mix that is very interested in Clowney, per sources. It’s unclear… <a href=\"https://t.co/rLj8IMJ0Dv\">pic.twitter.com/rLj8IMJ0Dv</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2082578851306053851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nIs the other club the Cardinals?\n\nMost likely, it isn’t the Los Angeles Rams. When Clowney was a member of the Browns from 2022-2023, he and DE Myles Garrett butted heads and did not get along. At all. Now, Garrett is with the Rams.\n\nClowney played for the Seattle Seahawks in 2019 and had a weak production year. The San Francisco 49ers continue to compete for a playoff spot, and if a player can help them with additional pass rush, they could be interested. The Cardinals are in the midst of a full rebuild with a roster full of new players and coaches and are in need of additional pass rush.\n\nClowney’s career is full of inconsistency. He has 29 sacks early in his time with the Houston Texans. After leaving Houston, he had a lull in production. Over the past three seasons, he has 23.5 sacks, marking a resurgence in his pass rush production.\n\nIn his final year with Cleveland, he had only two sacks and 28 total tackles. Since then, he played for the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and the Dallas Cowboys in 2025. He had 9.5 sacks with the Ravens, but they did not continue his contract. He inked a two-year deal with Dallas, but after one season, that franchise cut him loose.\n\nAccording to Jordan Schultz, Cleveland has at least one other competitor for Clowney’s services and mentioned that club resides in the NFC West.\n\nClowney has played 12 seasons and has been named to three Pro Bowls. He has 450 total tackles, 120 tackles for loss, 66.5 sacks, 36 batted passes, 1 interception, 16 forced fumbles, 11 fumble recoveries, 149 QB hits, 54 knockdowns, 95 hurries, 200 pressures, and 36 missed tackles.\n\nArizona has a very good defensive backfield with both the cornerback group and the safety room. The linebackers are an improved unit. The defensive tackle position could be solved if players stop being injured and landing on IR.\n\nClowney’s contracts have not been significant. He made under $5 million with Baltimore and Dallas, while pulling in just under $10 million with the Panthers in 2024. 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A “boring” offseason storyline wise has put an even more intense focus on the football activities of the team. On day one, this featured a lot of expected, familiar names on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4629:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Caleb Downs of the Ohio State Buckeyes poses on the NFL Network set during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys have completed their first practice of 2026 training camp in Oxnard, California, and crossing this big offseason milestone feels so good. A “boring” offseason storyline wise has put an even more intense focus on the football activities of the team. On day one, this featured a lot of expected, familiar names on offense doing their thing, and a whole host of new ones in Christian Parker’s defense doing the same – including first-round pick Caleb Downs.\n\nThe narrative on the Cowboys defense until they prove otherwise is that they were abysmal in 2025, and no single player acquisition or coaching change can fix this. While that may be true, the Cowboys did find a brilliant way to land the best defensive back in this year’s draft, likely it’s most versatile overall defender, and an elite communicator that’s highly coachable to pair with a defensive back expert in Parker. Step aside 31 other fanbases, Cowboys fans should finally feel justified to let the hype train leave the station when it comes to year one for Downs.\n\nThe Cowboys wasted no time utilizing Downs in a variety of ways at his first practice. Rookie minicamp and OTAs set the expectation that Downs would be a primary nickel defender, which Downs did play up against the first team offense, with P.J. Locke (who got banged up in practice as well), Malik Hooker, and Jalen Thompson getting the deep safety reps.\n\n\nCaleb Downs looks to be in the nickel here with PJ Locke as trailing safety. both are facing the first team. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/8DdvgYW0fG\">pic.twitter.com/8DdvgYW0fG</a>— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href=\"https://x.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/2082554986828075427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nDowns also lined up off the edge, in the box, and deep in the secondary according to reports, and came from a deep position to recover a forced fumble by Rashan Gary on running back Phil Mafah for his first splash play of camp.\n\n\nRashan Gary punch out and Caleb Downs recovery <a href=\"https://t.co/Dwdo9n56km\">pic.twitter.com/Dwdo9n56km</a>— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/2082552993715745038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhen Downs was in the nickel, the Cowboys’ starting cornerbacks from the jump at practice were Cobie Durant and DaRon Bland. For a defense that gave up an onslaught of big plays over the top last season, this is as good of a place to start on the back end as one could hope for. The next positive things to look for in the secondary would be more work from Shavon Revel and Caelen Carson, and rookie Devin Moore as potential further options at cornerback, but most of all above all this is the development of Downs in the perfect environment to really hit the ground running as a rookie.\n\n\nCaleb Downs, a very popular player among Cowboys fans <a href=\"https://t.co/GntoQT0891\">pic.twitter.com/GntoQT0891</a>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href=\"https://x.com/jonmachota/status/2082565277305454767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Cowboys’ second practice on Thursday will begin at the same time as their first, and will be their last until the pads come on for the first time on Monday, August 3rd. With the most experienced safety on this roster, Malik Hooker, already finding a way to make a physical play with a “deck” of Phil Mafah without pads on, the rest of the Cowboys safety group will be extra motivated to make a play in this practice as well, and will have the motivation from Parker to do so given the energy he brings to the practice field. This should be another big day to watch for Caleb Downs to do new things that make us go “wow”. \n\n\nLater on, Malik Hooker decked Phil Mafah. 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He has great arm talent, and this is a hand-in-glove fit for this scheme. If Hoover’s able to elevate his game in his final year in college, the first 2round is not out of the question.\nIndiana had a productive backfield in 2025, though it was still a surprise when <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994970/Kaelon_Black\">Kaelon Black</a> was the third running back off the board in April. Black went in the third round to the 49ers, while <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994296/Roman_Hemby\">Roman Hemby</a> signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent. Transfer Turbo Richard is the presumed starter after heading over from Boston College. Richard ran for 749 yards for the Eagles last year and his nickname (Turbo – real name Avoni Richard) is due to his track background, a level of burst which is apparent every time he touches the football. His explosive skills and receiving ability will be a vital piece within the Hoosier offense, and he too should his draft profile rise in Bloomington. Behind him, veteran Khobie Martin is set for an expanded role. Martin is tough to bring down and had great moments behind Black and Hemby in 2025. Throw in former UAB runner Lee Beebe Jr – who missed much of last year with injury – and the Hoosiers are deep at running back.\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785412838;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:22:{i:0;s:4:\"Devy\";i:1;s:12:\"Andrew Marsh\";i:2;s:15:\"Bryce Underwood\";i:3;s:14:\"Charlie Becker\";i:4;s:13:\"Darius Taylor\";i:5;s:11:\"DJ Vonnahme\";i:6;s:14:\"Elijah Sarratt\";i:7;s:8:\"featured\";i:8;s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";i:9;s:16:\"Jacory Barney Jr\";i:10;s:13:\"Jaime Ffrench\";i:11;s:11:\"JJ Buchanan\";i:12;s:15:\"Jordan Marshall\";i:13;s:11:\"Josh Hoover\";i:14;s:14:\"Justice Haynes\";i:15;s:12:\"Kaelon Black\";i:16;s:13:\"Kurtis Rourke\";i:17;s:16:\"Malik Washington\";i:18;s:10:\"Nick Marsh\";i:19;s:7:\"premium\";i:20;s:11:\"Roman Hemby\";i:21;s:12:\"Savion Hiter\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13268;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Elijah Sarratt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13416;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Roman Hemby\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13414;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kaelon Black\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11610;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Malik Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:1546;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6aa03cb3e3d1f43106c575dd5cf529ca\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Drew Allar is finding purpose in every snap at training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172761/drew-allar-is-finding-purpose-in-every-snap-at-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"We’ve made it. It’s here. Football is back and the shiny new toys are being taken out of the box. The Steelers took the field for the first organized practice of training camp at St. Vincent College on Wednesday morning. It was the first time Steelers fans could watch favorites, newcomers, and the 2026 draft […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3182:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 11: Drew Allar #16 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe’ve made it. It’s here. Football is back and the shiny new toys are being taken out of the box.\n\nThe Steelers took the field for the first organized practice of training camp at St. Vincent College on Wednesday morning. It was the first time Steelers fans could watch favorites, newcomers, and the 2026 draft class at the same time, including third-round pick and former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar.\n\nAllar underwent significant changes to his processing and footwork during OTAs and minicamp, being broken down and built back up again by new head coach Mike McCarthy. Following a strong career at Penn State, but one that left much to be desired, Allar explained after practice how McCarthy is impacting his season. \n\n“Definitely makes you be very detail oriented and have a purpose behind every rep,” <a href=\"https://x.com/farabaughfb/status/2082544099194773969?s=46&t=N2Ft50p-TgXY6uljxpiPEQ\">Allar said</a>. “I think that’s the biggest thing I’ve learned.”\n\nAllar missed half the season with a broken ankle but was the first of three players taken by the Steelers in the third round. In 45 career games, 35 starts from his sophomore to senior year, Allar threw for 7,402 yards, 61 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. \n\nThe lack of accuracy and clutch performances in big games hurt Allar’s stock and was never able to win the big game at Penn State. The slate is wiped clean in the NFL, especially with a more accomplished and well respected offensive head coach.\n\n“Have a purpose and intent behind everything in those individual drills where you’re throwing to stationary targets and do all the hard work there,” Allar said, describing what he’s been working on. “When it’s time to go play 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 football just go play ball and coach it up after.”\n\nAllar began his college career with an FBS record 311 passes before throwing an interception. He finished his career with the Nittany Lions first all-time in completion percentage 63.2%. McCarthy had success working with Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, and other quarterbacks in the past to get the most out of their potential. Allar has all the tools necessary to be a starting quarterback, but significant work remains. \n\n“When it’s in those [individual] drills, making sure I’m doing the correct footwork, correct reads, whatever the case is, and being very intentional with that,” Allar said. \n\nThe Steelers’ first preseason game is Thursday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium and will be the first time Allar takes the field inside their home stadium.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785412800;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:33:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1547;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"38222f6b772b0dc1d8faf9c45836ad62\";s:5:\"title\";s:124:\"“We’re gonna try to get the ball in (Ja’Marr Chase’s) hands as much as we can, but a close second is Chase Brown.”\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1var66m/were_gonna_try_to_get_the_ball_in_jamarr_chases/\";s:11:\"description\";s:794:\"The Bengals and Chase Brown obviously haven’t managed to agree on an extension yet, and Burrow has been vocal in wanting his guys to get paid. So I imagine his comments after the first day of training camp has a good bit to do with Joe putting some pressure on the front office. There has been noise about them incorporating more under center this year, which should boost Brown’s efficiency a little bit. We saw in the second half of last year what a three-down bell-cow looks like for a top 5 offense in the nfl (rb4 in ppg from week 8). If Burrow can stay healthy, it’s hard not be very excited about Chase Brown headed into next year. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cincinnati-bengals-joe-burrow-makes-004022584.html submitted by /u/Conscious-Falcon-961 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1213:\"The Bengals and Chase Brown obviously haven’t managed to agree on an extension yet, and Burrow has been vocal in wanting his guys to get paid. So I imagine his comments after the first day of training camp has a good bit to do with Joe putting some pressure on the front office. There has been noise about them incorporating more under center this year, which should boost Brown’s efficiency a little bit. We saw in the second half of last year what a three-down bell-cow looks like for a top 5 offense in the nfl (rb4 in ppg from week 8). If Burrow can stay healthy, it’s hard not be very excited about Chase Brown headed into next year. <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cincinnati-bengals-joe-burrow-makes-004022584.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cincinnati-bengals-joe-burrow-makes-004022584.html</a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Conscious-Falcon-961\"> /u/Conscious-Falcon-961 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1var66m/were_gonna_try_to_get_the_ball_in_jamarr_chases/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1var66m/were_gonna_try_to_get_the_ball_in_jamarr_chases/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785411557;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9224;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1548;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2a2abb748c037bbac74dc301eb5244f1\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"20 Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Steals (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/20-late-round-fantasy-football-draft-steals-2026-picks/\";s:11:\"description\";s:264:\"Here are the late-round fantasy football draft steals that our Featured Pros think are worth targeting to help turn a good draft into a great one. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football Expert Rankings 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:43631:\"Here are the late-round fantasy football draft steals that our Featured Pros think are worth targeting to help turn a good draft into a great one.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/redraft-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nLate-Round Fantasy Football Draft Steals\nWhich one RB outside the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-rb.php\">top 45 in half-PPR RB ADP</a> do you plan to target in all drafts as a late-round steal and why?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell (RB – LAC)</a>\n\n“If I’m digging for half-PPR value in the late rounds, I’m looking for players that have at least some standalone value that could then be vaulted into must-have territory should the primary back miss time; Keaton Mitchell checks those boxes. The Chargers will have one of the strongest offensive lines in the league, a new and projected high-scoring offense, a head coach that plays through the run game, and a new Offensive Coordinator in Mike McDaniel that “WANTED” Mitchell on the team. This offense just screams 2023 <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/raheem-mostert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-14338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raheem Mostert</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, and while I think <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a> will have a great year, he’s expensive; if I miss on him, I’m perfectly happy landing Mitchell.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Dadbodfantasy\" rel=\"noopener\">Avery Thrasher</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://thebrandedsports.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Branded Sports</a>)\n“Keaton Mitchell is one of my favorite late-round running back targets because his explosiveness is unmatched, averaging over 6.0 yards per carry and leading all qualifying running backs with a 14.49 MPH average rushing speed last season. His move to Mike McDaniel’s offense is an ideal fit, as McDaniel has maximized speed backs like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/raheem-mostert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-14338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raheem Mostert</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a> consistently. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a> will lead the backfield, but Mitchell has a clear path to a change-of-pace role with designed touches that can create fantasy value. At his current ADP outside the top 45 running backs, he’s the type of high-upside swing I’m targeting in every draft.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/blitzlink_\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Linkletter</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blitzsportsmedia.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Blitz Sports Media</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-allgeier.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Allgeier (RB – ATL)</a>\n“The running back I’m targeting in the late round of my drafts is Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier. I know what you’re thinking: didn’t the Cardinals just use the third overall pick to draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a>? Yes, they did, but that’s exactly why I am taking a shot on Allgeier. Allgeier has already proven that even when he is assumed to be the backup to a talented rookie, as he was in Atlanta, he is going to see far more involvement than any Love owners are going to be comfortable with. Rookies, even highly drafted ones, rarely start the season with a full workload. So regardless of what the Cardinals are telling me, I’m going to grab some shares of Allgeier with the expectation that he is going to be a thorn in the side of rookie-year Love, just as he was to rookie-year <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>. At RB47 (133rd overall) cost, there is almost no downside, and if they start Love off slowly, Allgeier could be a steal.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/FFMadScientist\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron St Denis</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://fantasysportsadvice.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Sports Advice Network</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaydon-blue.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)</a>\n“Jaydon Blue’s quiet rookie season explains why he remains available near the end of drafts. But Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer praised his offseason and said Blue will be a “huge part of what we want to do.” He’s the early favorite for the No. 2 job behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams</a>, whose injury history and uneven play create upside for the second-year back.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/KEnglishDS\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin English</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://draftsharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Sharks</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/demond-claiborne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demond Claiborne (RB – MIN)</a>\n“Demond Claiborne is going to be a late-round target for me since he’s an intriguing prospect faced with a depth chart that should be reasonably easy to ascend. Claiborne has 4.37 speed and a bagful of moves. He’s also surprisingly good at bouncing off contact for a 5-10, 188-pound back. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a> is 31, and his rushing metrics fell off in 2025. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason</a> is a one-dimensional bruiser. Although the hit rate isn’t great for sixth-round RBs, it doesn’t seem far-fetched for Claiborne to quickly carve out a meaningful role in the Vikings’ offense.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Fitz_FF\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Fitzmaurice</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alvin-kamara.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)</a>\n“Give me the old dog in Alvin Kamara. Prior to the bottom dropping out last season thanks to ankle and knee injuries, Kamara had never finished lower than RB13 in fantasy points per game at any point in his career. The Saints signed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne</a> and paid him handsomely this offseason, but they also reworked Kamara’s deal, allowing him to stay with the team at a lower salary. He’s no longer the locked-in RB1 of yesteryear, but in this fast-paced Kellen Moore offense, Kamara still has some upside. With an ADP in the Round 12-13 range, there’s minimal risk to clicking on a player with Kamara’s track record.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wolf Trelles-Heard</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-washington-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Washington (RB – LV)</a> | <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nick-singleton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicholas Singleton (RB – TEN)</a>\n“There are a lot of solid handcuffs RBs to stash on the bench, but if you are looking at late-round RBs that do not require an injury to return even some value, look no further than Mike Washington and Nicholas Singleton. Both are tied to coaching staffs that are known for split backfields, have ideal measurables, and don’t have much competition for the #2 role. Washington could have some standalone value if Kubiak continues a version of his painful almost 50-50 backfield. For Singleton, his main competition is a cap casualty, and the other has poor grades no matter the way you look at them and has no ACL.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Weigal</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasysharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasySharks</a>)\n“Prior to breaking his foot at a Senior Bowl practice, Nicholas Singleton was viewed by many as one of the better backs in the class, often being mocked inside the top 100 on NFL Mock Draft Database. Despite falling into the 5th round, Singleton landed on a favorable depth chart in Tennessee, where he sits behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyjae-spears.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyjae Spears</a>, both of whom are on expiring contracts. Should Singleton receive a chance to start, he has the size for goal-line work (6’0, 219 lbs) and pass-catching chops (102 receptions at Penn State) that he could pop for fantasy. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CharlieSisian\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Sisian</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://charliesisian.wixsite.com/fantasydc\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy DC</a>)\n“Nicholas Singleton lands in an interesting spot. Singleton has the ideal size and offers an explosive skill set. This is a new coaching staff and both of the top running backs are free agents in 2027. There are a lot of scenarios that could lead to a path for Singleton in this backfield. Right now he is free and worth a shot with your last pick in drafts.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/DynastyDorks\" rel=\"noopener\">David Heilman</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://keeptradecut.com/trade-calculator\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Trade Calculator</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-robinson-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – ATL)</a>\n“If you snag Brian Robinson Jr. before the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a> team has a chance, there is a great chance that the Bijan team is going to give you a lot of value in a trade. Not only would Brian Robinson Jr. have RB1 upside if Bijan misses any time, but he is also a deep flex insurance during the bye week blues. If you do end up drafting Bijan Robinson, make sure you draft Brian Robinson Jr. earlier than his ADP suggests. Just make sure to triple-check you are drafting BIJAN in the 1st Round.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BEASTDOMECOM\" rel=\"noopener\">Muntradamus </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.beastdome.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beast Dome</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isiah-pacheco.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isiah Pacheco (RB – DET)</a>\n“Analysts who think that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> will get all of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a>‘s volume are wrong. Lions’ GM Brad Holmes knows how vital Gibbs is and doesn’t want him to wear down or get injured, so he will keep him on the strong side of a RBBC instead of making him a bell-cow. That’s why Isiah Pacheco was signed in free agency, to take some of the workload off of Gibbs. In his three years with the Lions, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> finished at RB 13th, 18th, and 27th in half-point PPR, so regardless of whether Gibbs gets injured, Pacheco should have standalone value. The only concern with Pacheco is that his violent running style increases his injury risk. However, considering <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isiah-pacheco.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isiah Pacheco</a>‘s ADP is at RB 50, the risk is worth the reward, especially on a high-powered offense like Detroit has, imo.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MarkRingo12\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Ringo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sleepersandbusts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleepers and Busts</a>)\n“If you’re looking for a running back who is being undervalued with plenty of upside, it has to be Isiah Pacheco. Despite the expectation that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> will take another step forward in 2026, Pacheco should still carve out a meaningful role in Detroit’s offense. Even in what was considered a down season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> finished as the RB27, showing there is fantasy value to be had alongside Gibbs. Pacheco could realistically produce around 600 rushing yards and six touchdowns while serving as the Lions’ secondary back. With Detroit projected to have one of the league’s easiest schedules, there should also be plenty of opportunities for Pacheco to see extra work late in games and outperform his current value.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CoachStevenP\" rel=\"noopener\">Steven Pintado</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://football.pitcherlist.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">QB List</a>)\n“If Isiah Pacheco is even 50% of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a>, we like the value here. If Gibbs misses time this year, all of a sudden we are talking fringe RB1 production.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ffgoonz\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://rumble.com/c/c-3230958\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dylan-sampson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE)</a>\n“Dylan Sampson finished 2nd in yards per route run and first in target rate per route run (28%) among qualifying RBs last season. As a rookie. The other RBs who he ranked around? CMC, Bijan and Gibbs. Maybe you’ve heard of them.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Andrewerickson_\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Erickson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyjae-spears.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN)</a>\n“This is a pivotal year for Tyjae Spears, who has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career. However, if he can stay healthy, taking a chance on him late in drafts (RB49) has the potential to pay off, especially in PPR leagues. Spears has forced more missed tackles per touch than any running back in the NFL over the last 3 years, although that statistic is somewhat skewed because he has not handled a true workhorse workload. Even so, I would much rather target Spears late in drafts than take <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard</a> at RB32. In the 5 games over the last two seasons where Spears has logged at least 9 carries, he has scored 11 or more PPR fantasy points in every one of them.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BASportsPodcast\" rel=\"noopener\">Brady Auer</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/basportscards\" rel=\"noopener\">BA Sports Podcast</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-conner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Conner (RB – ARI)</a>\n“I want to scoop up as much James Conner as possible. I don’t think that he will be on the Cardinals’ roster before Week 1. I still believe there’s a decent chance he is traded to Green Bay or Detroit during the preseason. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isiah-pacheco.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isiah Pacheco</a> has looked like a shell of his former self in recent seasons, and we still have to see <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marshawn-lloyd.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MarShawn Lloyd</a> stay healthy for Green Bay to believe in him as the locked-in RB2. Last year, during his brief playing sample, Conner still posted a 19% missed tackle rate, which is strong, so any talk about him being washed is probably premature (per Fantasy Points Data). Take swings on the upside that Conner could present as an RB3/flex play this year if he is moved.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/dbro_ffb\" rel=\"noopener\">Derek Brown</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/draft-intel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nWhich one WR outside the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-wr.php\">top 50 in half-PPR WR ADP</a> do you plan to target in all drafts as a late-round steal and why?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-bell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Bell (WR – MIA)</a>\n“Miami is completely gutted, and their WR may be the worst in football, but they’re going to be playing from behind often and will need to throw the ball to someone. While Chris Bell may not be ready early in the season, if you can stomach the wait, he’s far and away the most talented WR on the team and should step into the alpha role as soon as he’s able. He’s currently ranked as the WR 83 in Half-PPR (282 overall), largely going undrafted in season-long leagues, and if your league has IR spots, I’d pick him up and stash him. Let me be clear, this is not a safe pick and comes with considerable risk, but could turn out to be a free WR1 during the fantasy playoffs.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Dadbodfantasy\" rel=\"noopener\">Avery Thrasher</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://thebrandedsports.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Branded Sports</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen McMillan (WR – TB)</a>\n“The wide receiver I’m targeting in the late round of my drafts is Buccaneers receiver Jalen McMillan. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> is now the man in town for Tampa with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> moving on to San Francisco, and with the WR2 slotted to be the aging and injury-plagued <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a>, I’m willing to gamble on McMillan late in drafts. Godwin was recently signed to an extension despite rehabbing from a scary leg injury, but this may have been the Buccaneers buying the injury discount rather than showing actual faith in the veteran. McMillan started slow last season before closing the season on a hot streak with six touchdowns from Week 14-18. I’m going to take a shot on the talent of McMillan and bet against the health of Godwin on this one. Let me declare Jalen McMillan Breakout SZN open for business.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/FFMadScientist\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron St Denis</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://fantasysportsadvice.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Sports Advice Network</a>)\n“Jalen McMillan sitting at WR58 feels like a fun click. We know <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a> are entrenched as starters, but McMillan has a chance to carve out a substantial role now that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> is no longer with the Buccaneers. Last season, McMillan only played in the final four games after suffering a severe neck injury in the preseason. In those games, he played over 50% of the snaps three times and had one outing with seven catches for 114 yards. And don’t forget, he went nuclear down the stretch in 2024, posting five consecutive top-20 weekly finishes to end his rookie season. If McMillan plays a meaningful snap count in 2026, he has the talent to put up WR3 numbers.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wolf Trelles-Heard</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n“The Buccaneers offense has a lot of changes this year. The biggest one is that there will be no <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> for the first time in a decade. A lot of expectations on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a>, and the hope is that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a> can bounce back from a scary injury in 2024. Let’s not forget that Jalen McMillan was balling out his rookie year. He is a perfect dark throw with huge upside as this team looks to replace Mike Evans.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/DynastyDorks\" rel=\"noopener\">David Heilman</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://keeptradecut.com/trade-calculator\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Trade Calculator</a>)\n“Jalen McMillan is one of my favorite late-round wide receiver targets after injuries caused many fantasy managers to overlook him following a promising rookie season. He averaged 2.23 yards per route run and ranked sixth among qualifying receivers in fantasy points per target as a rookie, showcasing legitimate breakout potential. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> gone, McMillan is expected to step into a starting role opposite <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> in one of the NFL’s better passing offenses with a favorable schedule. At WR68, you’re drafting him much closer to his floor than his ceiling, making him one of my favorite late-round values in 2026.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/blitzlink_\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Linkletter</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blitzsportsmedia.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Blitz Sports Media</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefon Diggs (WR – FA)</a>\n“Maybe Stefon Diggs signs in the next few days, and his ADP jumps well into the top-50 among WRs. For now, though, he’s a low-risk stash, especially if he lands with his most likely suitor (Washington). Diggs was excellent last year, tallying 85-1,013-4 despite coming off a mid-season ACL tear. He’d likely see fantasy WR3-level volume with the Commanders, given their lack of depth behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a>.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/KEnglishDS\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin English</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://draftsharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Sharks</a>)\n“Stefon Diggs is just outside the top 55 in wide receiver ADP at the moment, but he’ll be safely inside it once he signs with an NFL team – and a signing is inevitable. Despite tearing his ACL in October 2024 and having his snaps carefully managed by the Patriots last year, Diggs was terrific. He played only 55% of the Patriots’ offensive snaps but finished with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 9.9 yards per target and 2.08 yards per route run. Diggs is bound to sign with a team that needs WR help, so he should walk right into a favorable situation. Diggs is in the twilight of his career, but his performance last year coming off a major injury suggests that he still has juice left.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Fitz_FF\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Fitzmaurice</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n“When you have Stefon Diggs in your starting lineup for your Fantasy Football team, you are confident. Diggs is a potential every-week WR2 in Fantasy Football when he is in the right situation. Right now, his legal problems have him in the wrong situation. Right now there is a lot of uncertainty regarding where Diggs will play, but when he signs, his ADP could rise in no time. Not so long ago Diggs was a 2nd Round Pick in all Fantasy Football leagues, and last season revived the Patriots passing offense to the Super Bowl. Worst case scenario you waste a late round draft pick, best case scenario you have a WR you could depend on.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BEASTDOMECOM\" rel=\"noopener\">Muntradamus </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.beastdome.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beast Dome</a>)\n“Well, if FA WR Stefon Diggs stays outside the top-50, he’s the easy pick, with it looking more likely he becomes a Washington Commander in the coming weeks. But he feels like a cheap answer. So we will dig deeper. I love the parameters as a sleeper outside the top-50 WRs because we have seen first-time WR1s emerge from this ADP range in the past (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a>). My pick? Chargers second-year WR Tre Harris. The second-year WR is being grouped into the “elite” Chargers WR conversation alongside <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston</a> by HC John Harbaugh. And even though his rookie year didn’t feature a ton of highlight-reel plays or counting stats, his playing time increased because of his contributions as a run-blocker. That suggests he could see much more playing time (and targets) than his bottom-dwelling ADP would indicate in 2026. Harris can create big plays (both downfield and after the catch) and is versatile enough to line up all over the formation. He also averaged 5.5 targets in the last two games that QJ missed in the second half of the season. If the Chargers lean into the run game more with their new OC, Mike McDaniel, Harris could be a major benefactor in terms of snaps/routes based on how well he does the dirty work.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Andrewerickson_\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Erickson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n“I know that at the time of writing this, Stefon Diggs is a free agent, but I want to draft him anyway. Diggs had a strong 2025 season that proved that he has plenty left in the tank to post a strong fantasy season in 2026. Last year, he was the WR23 in fantasy points per game with only a 65.4% route share (62nd out of 109 qualifying receivers). Among 109 qualifying receivers, he was stellar on a per-route basis, ranking 22nd in target per route run rate (25%), 20th in receiving yards per game (59.6), and eighth in yards per route run (2.53) and first downs per route run (0.127, per Fantasy Points Data). Diggs could be a WR2/3 again this season depending upon his landing spot.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/dbro_ffb\" rel=\"noopener\">Derek Brown</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-nailor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Nailor (WR – LV)</a>\n“Jalen Nailor is essentially free in drafts at WR70, and he could offer upside as the likely 2nd option in the passing game. There is not much to go off of stat-wise except decent PFF grades. He has flashed when given the opportunity as the 4th receiving option in Minnesota with 5+ touchdowns the last 2 years. He is in the prime years of his career and is being paid at the level of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/khalil-shakir.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khalil Shakir</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a>. There really isn’t much downside besides losing work to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker</a> (WR73), and he was hand-picked by the current regime in free agency.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Weigal</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasysharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasySharks</a>)\n“Jalen Nailor played in the shadows of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison</a>, but make no mistake, Nailor is electric in the open field. He’s also a good route runner and has a physicality to his game when it comes to creating YAC (yards after the catch). Nailor is reunited with former Vikings’ teammate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a> in Sin City. Waiting in the wings to take over at QB is the number one overall pick, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a>. All Mendoza did was lead the unheralded Indiana Hoosiers to a National Championship. With an ADP at WR 71, Nailor is pretty much free, and I think based on his talent alone, he outperforms his draft cost in street shoes.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MarkRingo12\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Ringo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sleepersandbusts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleepers and Busts</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/antonio-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonio Williams (WR – WAS)</a>\n“After parting ways with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a> and his 24.69% target share, Washington added Antonio Williams in the third round of the draft this past April. It will be important to monitor Williams’ usage during training camp – one of the knocks on him coming out of school was his high slot rate (77.2% per The Huddle); however, it is possible he could work his way into two-WR sets ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treylon-burks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treylon Burks</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luke-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luke McCaffrey</a>. Additionally, while I won’t be betting against <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a> this year, it remains possible he regresses during his age-31 season. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> likely out of the picture, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefon Diggs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> are the only major threats remaining on the market – until they sign, I’ll keep drafting Williams at cost.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CharlieSisian\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Sisian</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://charliesisian.wixsite.com/fantasydc\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy DC</a>)\n“Antonio Williams is one of my favorite late-round upside wide receivers to target. He has a legitimate chance to emerge as Washington’s WR2 behind an aging <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a>, especially if the Commanders’ offense rebounds with a healthy <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a> under center. Outside of McLaurin, the race to become the team’s second-leading target is wide open, giving Williams a clear path to meaningful playing time. His combination of speed and polished route running should translate well to the NFL. At his current draft cost, Williams is the type of high-upside pick that could turn out to be a good FLEX player.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CoachStevenP\" rel=\"noopener\">Steven Pintado</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://football.pitcherlist.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">QB List</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker (WR – CAR)</a>\n“Jalen Coker is one of the easiest late-round targets on the board, and the wide receiver 59 price tag is enough to turn us all into cokeheads. From Week 12 through the end of the season, he outproduced <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a> while posting a 20% target share, 2.30 yards per route run, and a higher first-read rate. He then followed it up with 11 targets and 134 receiving yards in his first career playoff game, proving Carolina had no issue leaning on him when the lights were brightest. He also led all qualifying wide receivers in EPA per target over the last two seasons and ranked sixth in EPA per route run in 2025, per @FantasyPtsData. WR59 is simply too cheap for a player with this kind of profile.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">James Emrick-Wilson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://thearmchairscoutingcorner.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armchair Sports Corner</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden (WR – GB)</a>\n“Matthew Golden showed some juice on minimal usage last year. The departure of Doubs and Wicks and the fragility of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> could give the first-round pick more targets this year.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ffgoonz\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://rumble.com/c/c-3230958\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Goonz</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker (WR – LV)</a>\n“Tre Tucker is a wide receiver I’m targeting late in drafts. He led this offense in targets last season, and I expect him to be the clear No. 2 option behind a healthy <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> this year. This offense has been revamped under new head coach Klint Kubiak, whose scheme is built around maximizing play-action opportunities. 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(2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-4-nfl-training-camp-risers-fallers-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:279:\"NFL training camp officially kicked off on July 17TH when the Seattle Seahawks reported, and with that, we’ve begun getting reports from around the league. These reports include touchdowns in practice, who’s getting reps, what coaches and players are saying ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10872:\"NFL training camp officially kicked off on July 17TH when the Seattle Seahawks reported, and with that, we’ve begun getting reports from around the league. These reports include touchdowns in practice, who’s getting reps, what coaches and players are saying and more. Admittedly, it’s far from concrete evidence of who is a “riser” or “faller,” but below I’ll cover two fantasy football risers and two fallers based on early reports. \nReminder: This could change at any time. Let’s dive in.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTraining Camp Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers\nTraining Camp Fantasy Football Risers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a>\nOne player receiving a lot of buzz this preseason and in training camp is Jonathon Brooks. He has just nine carries in his NFL career, and those came in 2024. He’s dealt with two ACL tears, and his career has never really gotten started. \nAccording to Mike Kaye of <a href=\"https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316589782.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Charlotte Observer</a>, Brooks was given reps with the first-team offense. Head coach Dave Canales also had positive things to say about Brooks. Not only did he say he looked fast and applauded his “mental resiliency” for going through the training to come back from two torn ACLs, but he also said, “He looks like the guy that I remember.” \nBrooks received a lot of Jamaal Charles comparisons coming out of Texas, and this is a job he could win after fellow running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a> was less-than-stellar as a runner, averaging fewer than four yards per carry. ESPN’s <a href=\"https://x.com/CameronWolfe/status/2080300817530179950\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cameron Wolfe</a> mentioned that Brooks could potentially win the job.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling (WR – SF)</a>\nThe 49ers drafted De’Zhaun Stribling 33rd overall with the first pick of the second round in the 2026 NFL Draft over other receiver prospects like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/denzel-boston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denzel Boston</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard</a>. It was a bit of a head-scratcher. \nHowever, the team liked what they saw from the 6-foot-2-and-change receiver who ran a 4.36 40-yard dash. \nThe team and quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a> are talking him up. Purdy called him a “baller,” and said that he’s running great routes, has learned the playbook quickly, has strength and is creating separation. \nThose types of comments are notable because — for now — Stribling is behind players like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> on the depth chart. Kirk is now dealing with a calf injury, and the severity isn’t known. He’s dealt with numerous injuries over his career and is only signed to a one-year deal. This is a prime opportunity for Stribling to earn more playing time.\nGet ready to dominate your draft with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a> from FantasyPros.\nTraining Camp Fantasy Football Fallers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa (QB – ATL)</a>\nTua Tagovailoa is slated to be the Week 1 starter for the Falcons following <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Penix Jr.</a>‘s knee injury last season, but he’s dealing with an injury of his own. According to <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49479437/tua-tagovailoa-flare-falcons-add-cooper-rush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN</a>, the team is referring to it as a “flare-up,” but the nature of the injury hasn’t been disclosed beyond the fact that it’s impacting his back. \nWith Penix and now Tagovailoa injured, the team signed veteran signal-caller <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cooper-rush.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16477\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cooper Rush</a>. \nIt could ultimately be nothing, but with Tagovailoa learning a new offense on a new team, missing any training camp time is detrimental not only to him but also to the receivers around him. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-conner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Conner (RB – ARI)</a>\nIt’s no secret that the Cardinals’ running back depth chart has a lot of names, and it appears to be trending in the wrong direction for James Conner. \nThe depth chart consists of Conner, former third-round pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-benson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey Benson</a>, new-signee <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-allgeier.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Allgeier</a> ($12.25 million deal over two years), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> (third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zonovan-bam-knight.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bam Knight</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/corey-kiner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corey Kiner</a>. \nWhile <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49084086/2026-arizona-cardinals-nfl-training-camp-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss</a> expects the Cardinals to keep four backs — which could simply mean cutting Knight and Kiner — it seems like Conner could still be buried on the depth chart given the reports from camp we’ve seen.\nAccording to <a href=\"https://x.com/theo_mackie/status/2081490025548833116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theo Mackie</a> of AZ Central, Love and Allgeier traded off series with the first-team offense, with Allgeier getting the first series. 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(2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/5-players-to-buy-low-in-dynasty-fantasy-football-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:225:\"The NFL offseason is a time to figure out ways to bolster your dynasty teams in fantasy football. The best way to do this, aside from rookie drafts, is to look for players to buy low. In this column, we’re ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:8071:\"The NFL offseason is a time to figure out ways to bolster your dynasty teams in fantasy football. The best way to do this, aside from rookie drafts, is to look for players to buy low.\nIn this column, we’re going to focus on five players who are currently available at rock-bottom prices.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2025/07/best-fantasy-football-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Fantasy Football Tools</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl-mock-drafts-picks-predictions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Rookie Mock Drafts</a>\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/dynasty-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nDynasty Fantasy Football Buy-Low Players\n\n\n\n\nWe’re going to focus on super cheap players that can be easily acquired, using FantasyPros’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-superflex.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dynasty rankings</a>. The focus here is on Superflex leagues.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy (WR – CLE)</a> | ECR: WR75\nJerry Jeudy is one year removed from a season where he put up 90 catches for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns. Still only 27 years old, there’s no reason to believe that Jeudy is on the decline. Last year’s underwhelming production had to do with a complete dumpster fire of an offense.\nThe Browns drafted wideouts <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-concepcion.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Concepcion</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/denzel-boston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denzel Boston</a> this past offseason, but that just means we could ultimately see Jeudy traded to a better situation. 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Still only 25 years old, there’s time for Lloyd to show what he can do for the Packers.\nYou won’t have to send much to acquire him.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/rookie-draft-simulator/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/anthony-richardson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthony Richardson (QB – IND)</a> | ECR: QB36\nAnthony Richardson was the apple of the fantasy community’s eye when he came out of the 2023 NFL Draft. Everyone was enamored with his rushing upside.\nYes, I know, he’s been terrible as a passer. But we’re talking about a league where <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a> just won a Super Bowl. The point is, formerly touted prospects can always find their footing. Sometimes, it just takes time. Mostly, it takes a change of scenery or an injury to force them into action.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> has been great for the Colts, but he’s coming off a torn Achilles. It’s not a bad idea to take a shot on Richardson to see if he can find his way onto the field again. The rushing ceiling is too good to pass up.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-mayer.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Mayer (TE – LV)</a> | ECR: TE38\nIt’s easy to overlook that Michael Mayer was considered an intriguing tight end prospect, considering that the Raiders selected a generational one in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> in the following case. 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But soon enough, the pain melts away when you realize you have ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:19177:\"Picking at the back of the first round can sometimes be a frustrating experience, as you have to sit and watch 10 talented players disappear before your eyes. But soon enough, the pain melts away when you realize you have two of the top 14 players in the draft. Or you could if you make the right selections. In this article, we’ll talk through draft strategy for the 1.11 pick, players to target and players to fade. Test out how your draft might look from the 1.11 spot with a <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.11\nPlayers to Consider at 1.11 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThese players will likely be available when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a>\n\n\nThe top of the draft will start with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> likely as the first three picks off the board. After that, it typically leans to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> before things open up slightly. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> usually goes between the 1.06 and 1.08 picks. In most leagues, you’ll see <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> come off the board before you get a chance to take either. If one or both should fall, they’re easy picks. If not, the following three players are your best targets.\nPlayers to Target at 1.11 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\nIt was a really disappointing 2025 for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, posting the second-lowest numbers of his career in targets (117), receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,077), with only his rookie season in 2020 worse. He also had a career-low three touchdowns. \nThe newly arrived <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> recorded a 22.1% target share in the red zone compared to Lamb’s 18.6%, which was also behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson</a>, who led the team with 23.1%. Contrast this to 2024, when Lamb had a 27.7% red-zone target share and led the team by 10%. In 2023, it was 28.8% and also led the team by 10%.\nIf you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range. Betting on Lamb’s well-established connection with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> and this team as a whole to bounce back isn’t the worst bet in the world.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\nCondolences if you rostered <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> in 2025. According to our data, Jefferson teams had a 3.54% win rate in 2025. That level of return stings and isn’t something fantasy managers forget in a hurry, but there are reasons for optimism in 2026.\nJefferson is coming off career lows in receiving yards (1,084), receptions (68) and receiving touchdowns (two) in a season he played all games. This wasn’t Jefferson’s fault, however. Among wide receivers with 50+ targets, Jefferson ranked 58th in catchable target rate (71%). \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> stunk, and all indications are that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> is the clear favorite to be the starter in 2026, and possibly beyond. The Vikings had the fourth-fewest pass attempts per game under McCarthy. In 2024, under <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a>, they ranked 17th. Given the lackluster running back room, Jefferson should be fine if his catchable target rate increases and he sees a bump in volume.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nIn 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> dominated, scoring 16 touchdowns and rushing for 1,009 yards. That production seemed unsustainable. In 2025, he recorded 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, and gave us even more reason to be confident.\nWith the Bills’ offense under Joe Brady never finding a dominant receiver, Cook has had to stand up and lead the offense, and there’s no reason to think that can’t continue this season.\n The Bears didn’t seem to be concerned about losing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,</a> and the Bills paid a price far higher than most expected for a 29-year-old wide receiver who has never had double-digit touchdowns, with a season over 1,000 yards just once in the last four years. \nWhile the passing offense will be spread around, Cook remains the safest and strongest bet outside of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>. If Allen ever sees regression on his 41 rushing touchdowns over the last three years, Cook is ready and waiting to clean up.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a>\nOne player available at this spot with undeniable upside is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a>. When the Raiders selected him sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, the expectations were tempered slightly because of where the Raiders were as an offense. \nWhat wasn’t expected, though, was how dramatically bad the offense performed, starting with the offensive line, which ranked dead last in Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) offensive line rankings. \nAs PFF pointed out in their end-of-season rankings, no team other than the Raiders gave up more than 35 sacks. They allowed a whopping 47. This woeful play led to Jeanty ranking 48th out of 49 running backs with 100+ attempts in yards before contact per attempt. \nJeanty dealt with that contact fairly well, ranking 17th in yards after contact per attempt, and almost two-thirds of his 975 yards came after contact. Getting close to 1,000 yards in that environment is admirable, and with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-linderbaum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Linderbaum</a> resetting the center market and left tackle <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kolton-miller.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kolton Miller</a> healthy, the Raiders will have enough pieces on this offensive line to be a marked upgrade. \nNot to mention that Super Bowl-winning Klint Kubiak is now in charge of the team and, most importantly, the offense. It’s not hard to imagine a world where Jeanty is a top-five fantasy performer. \nTake the guesswork out of draft day—access projections, player tiers, and expert strategies in our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.11 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a> and the Chargers are very much the target of offseason hype, and it’s worth remembering there have been plenty of times in the past that the Chargers haven’t paid off that hype. Of course, this is a different year, and these are different players, but there are reasons not to get too carried away with offseason hype. \nThe Chargers saw <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell</a> as a priority for new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, with him printing off wanted posters and putting them up around the facility. \nMitchell has rarely put it all together despite the promise, but he’s a more electric option than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kimani-vidal.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimani Vidal</a> was, who started last year on the practice squad. Even if you’re very high on Hampton, he’ll likely make it back to you. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London (WR – ATL)</a>\nSimilar to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a>, this is too soon for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a>, despite him being seemingly on the cusp of a jump to elite status. Over the first 10 weeks of 2025, London was the fantasy WR6, but with the Falcons stuttering and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Penix Jr.</a> injured, he dropped to WR25 for the rest of the season.\nLondon has topped a 28% target share in three of his four NFL seasons. We know he’ll draw targets, but it’s their value that matters here. If London had a legitimate quarterback, we could draft him higher, but instead, he’ll once again have to deal with mediocrity in the form of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa</a> or Penix.\nLondon did average 19.9 PPR points with Penix last year, but the sample was small, and Penix’s health makes even that side of things hard to bet on. London is a fine selection in round two, but look elsewhere here.\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.11 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThe back end of the draft board is a good place to double up on running backs. You can pair either <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> with the likes of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> in the second round before adding a receiver like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a> in the third round. \nIf you choose to side with the wide receivers, your running back options are solid second-rounders, with the elite tight ends also available. Doubling up on wide receivers lets you come away with some combo of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>.\nRunning back tends to dry up quicker than usual this year, but only having one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your wide receiver room struggling to catch up. 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On one rep he had a 1-on-1 vs. Mailata, who was on an island. Hunt got Mailata leaning outside before jumping back inside […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16760:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Jalyx Hunt #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after an interception against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-2026-training-camp-practice-notes-day-1-initial-look-sean-mannion-offense/\">Eagles 2026 training camp practice notes, Day 1: An initial look at Sean Mannion’s offense – PhillyVoice</a> Jalyx Hunt had a great day. On one rep he had a 1-on-1 vs. Mailata, who was on an island. Hunt got Mailata leaning outside before jumping back inside with a free path to Hurts, and he got the “sack.” On the next play Hunt then beat Mailata to the outside for another “sack,” although that one was more of a coverage sack. Hunt also had a tackle for loss on Tank Bigsby, and he just generally he set the edge well against the run.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7478730/2026/07/29/eagles-training-camp-jonathan-greenard-jalen-carter-jalen-hurts/\">10 Eagles camp observations: Jonathan Greenard’s injury, Jalen Hurts’ new offense – The Athletic</a> Two buzzworthy players who stood out in practice: Hunt and running back Tank Bigsby. Jalyx Hunt forced pressure against the Eagles’ first-team offensive line. Bigsby showed some juice catching the ball out of the backfield and could carve a role on offense.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-training-camp-observations-sean-mannion-jalen-hurts-jalyx-hunt-20260729.html\">Eagles practice observations: Sean Mannion’s offense starts clicking; Jalen Hurts under center; Jalyx Hunt hunts – Inquirer</a> Hunting season. Greenard’s absence pushed Jalyx Hunt into the starting spot at right outside linebacker opposite Nolan Smith Jr. Hunt will likely play as many snaps as the other two this season. There’s an argument to be made that he should get more playing time than Smith. Nevertheless, he took advantage of his opportunities with Greenard out. Hunt shot into the backfield unblocked and forced Hurts to check down to Cooper on one play-action pass that came from under center. He blew up tight end Dallas Goedert with an edge rush and Hurts had to hurry a dump to Bigsby that wasn’t caught. And he beat Mailata on back-to-back rushes — one with an inside move and the other from the outside — that blew up pass plays.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178116/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-jalen-hurts-and-new-offense-show-encouraging-signs\">Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Jalen Hurts and new offense show encouraging signs – BGN</a> JALEN HURTS UPDATE: Just like the headline says, there were encouraging signs from the Eagles’ quarterback and the team’s new offense. Was it perfect? No, it wasn’t. There were drops. There were procedural penalties, as Lane Johnson brought up during his post-practice press conference. But this offense looked much more functional than the version that was largely dominated by Vic Fangio’s defense during the team’s spring practices.\n\n<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/4G1Gs2rAM81y59P4Fibkzg\">Training Camp Observations, Day 1: A Good, Boring Practice – Go Birds! Podcast</a> Eliot Shorr-Parks is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton and Tucker Bagley to help break down the first day of 2026 Training Camp. The guys dive in to a solid day for Jalen Hurts, a slow day for the defense and express concern for a couple of the team’s rookies.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/updated-roster-prediction/\">Updated Roster Prediction – Iggles Blitz</a> QB – 3 – Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Cole Payton. The team has four QBs for now. Andy Dalton is the odd man out in my projection. The Eagles could look to trade him if some team wants a veteran this summer. They could also trade McKee, but only for a good return. The only way that happens is if another team loses a key QB due to injury and still wants to be competitive this season. I’m guessing McKee remains with the Eagles. Payton has to play his way onto the roster. Kyle McCord couldn’t do that last year. I think Payton is a better prospect and the team will do what they can to hold onto him because of his upside.\n\n<a href=\"https://allphly.com/eagles/eagles-training-camp-observations-jalen-hurts-sean-mannion/\">Eagles training camp diary: The Sean Mannion era begins with a bang – PHLY</a> Jalen Hurts has a new mantra. Listening to Nick Sirianni’s team address at the start of training camp, Jalen Hurts wrote down what will likely be his mantra for 2026: 100% alignment, 0% entitlement. Whether the phrase originated from Sirianni or if it was Hurts’ interpretation, Hurts opened his first press conference of the season emphasizing “discipline and unity” at the center of everything. Parse that how you choose, but it’s a message that underscores something Sirianni also harped on during the spring. When everyone is rowing in the same direction, this team has been more successful than just about anyone. Hurts seems to be acknowledging that from the jump this year. It’s fair to wonder if correlation doesn’t equal causation here. The 2024 Eagles had plenty of tension before going on to win Super Bowl LIX and the 2022 may have had the best “vibes” of any team I’ve covered, but it’s noteworthy nonetheless that Hurts and Sirianni are keying in on this so much at the start of the season in reflection of last year.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49434399/philadelphia-eagles-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 Philadelphia Eagles training camp: Latest intel, updates – ESPN</a> There were some encouraging signs from the Eagles’ new-look offense on Day 1 of camp. The learning curve they’re working through is obvious — there was one sequence where a pre-snap penalty was followed by a botched running play when Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley were on different pages. But there were also moments where things clicked, like on a hookup between Hurts and DeVonta Smith where Hurts dropped to his right and zipped a strike to his now-No. 1 receiver down the left seam with Quinyon Mitchell tight in coverage. Hurts worked primarily under center and targeted the middle of the field a good amount, departures from how he has generally operated to this point in the NFL. There was enough good mixed in to consider it a positive opening to the summer.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-training-camp/jalen-carter-extension-jordan-davis-zack-baun/744459/\">Jalen Carter vows huge contract will only motivate him to work harder than ever – NBCSP</a> He swears nothing will change. Nothing at all. Jalen Carter, $152 million wealthier than he was a couple days ago, promised Wednesday that becoming the highest-paid interior lineman in NFL history won’t change who he is or how he goes about his business. “I don’t really think the money is ever gonna change me,” Davis said after the first practice of training camp. When you get picked in the first round and you’re a top-10 pick, you kind of get a little bit of decent money. And that didn’t change me. I still came in, I had a goal, let the team know and the fans know that the goal was to get a championship. And it happened. But it’s a new contract and it’s time to get more championships for the city of Philly.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-all-rookie-team-projections-25-impact-newcomers-on-offense-defense-and-special-teams\">2026 NFL All-Rookie Team projections: 25 impact newcomers on offense, defense and special teams – NFL.com</a> TE Eli Stowers. In his four-year run with the Eagles, A.J. Brown averaged 130 targets per season. So, in the wake of Brown’s trade to New England, Philadelphia has an obvious pass-catching vacuum. Who will fill it? First-round receiver Makai Lemon certainly factors in as a slot machine to complement DeVonta Smith, but I wouldn’t overlook the potential impact of this second-round tight end. Truth be told, Stowers feels more like a supersized receiver at 6-4, 239 pounds. A converted quarterback who showcased rare athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine, the reigning John Mackey Award winner (college football’s most outstanding tight end) wasn’t drafted to be an in-line blocker. But in an NFL that’s increasingly obsessed with multi-TE formations, new Eagles OC Sean Mannion could deploy the rookie in a playmaking role to complement veteran mainstay Dallas Goedert and recently inked blocking tight end Johnny Mundt.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-once-again-just-do-it-the-right-way-jalen-carter-extension\">Spadaro: The Eagles once again ‘just do it the right way’ – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> It has been a minute, hasn’t it? The “E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES” chants. The intensity of practice. The voices of coaches. Players chirping. On a picture-perfect Wednesday at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, your favorite football team returned to the practice fields for Day 1 of the 2026 Training Camp and it was everything you’d hoped it would be. Good, crisp football. Obvious competition throughout the roster. Optimism throughout, along with the understanding that it is a small step in a series of many, and that there is a whole lot of work ahead. Nothing is going to be given to these Philadelphia Eagles, and that’s the way it should be.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-coaching-staff/211168/christian-parker-called-hardest-working-coach-brian-schottenheimer\">Brian Schottenheimer calls Christian Parker “maybe the hardest working coach” – Blogging The Boys</a> The Cowboys are doing that right now at a level that should excite fans considerably, and coach Schottenheimer started to get into this later on during opening remarks. The same rookie head coach that said the reason the Cowboys would be contenders with him at the helm was in part because of how hard he works before the 2025 season, said that his new rookie defensive coordinator Christian Parker is “maybe the hardest working coach I’ve ever been around.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-training-camp/426589/tylers-take-offensive-weapons-terry-mclaurin-chig-okonkwo-ben-sinnott-bill-croskey-merritt-rachaad-white\">Washington Commanders already have quality offensive weapons entering camp – Hogs Haven</a> The Commanders need more weapons. This is all we have been hearing from the national and local media and, of course, the fans. Much of the offseason focus was trying to get a true complement opposite receiver Terry McLaurin in an attempt to get quarterback Jayden Daniels more weapons. Although those efforts went largely unrewarded, there is some reason for fans to be optimistic about what Washington currently has on the team.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/166152/malik-nabers-training-camp-knee-rehab-day-1-training-camp\">NY Giants ‘will take it one day at a time’ with recovering Malik Nabers – Big Blue View</a> Malik Nabers did not do a lot on Wednesday during the first practice of New York Giants training camp. Nabers took part in some wide receiver agility drills, then ran a few routes. Every bit that that Nabers, coming back from a torn ACL that cost him most of last season, did on the field was an encouraging sign for the Giants. Nabers, as has been well-documented, had two surgeries to repair the ACL. The fact that the Giants did not place the 23-year-old on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list meant that he could get on the practice field at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center from Day 1.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132019/winners-losers-patriots-training-camp-2026-fourth-practice\">6 performances of note from the Patriots’ fourth training camp practice – Pats Pulpit</a> QB Drake Maye: The Patriots’ quarterback started a bit slowly and his connection with A.J. Brown remains a work in progress, but he overall had a good day — an encouraging development after struggling with accuracy during the last full-speed practice on Sunday. Maye got into a rhythm during 11-on-11s, finding Boutte on his long touchdowns and also connecting with Hunter Henry and Rhamondre Stevenson for long completions.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129001/browns-contract-extension-grant-delpit\">Browns sign another key defender to a big extension after very short training camp hold in – Dawgs By Nature</a> Very quickly, Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry has wrapped up some important contract discussions with key defenders on the team’s roster. As Browns training camp was set to get underway, CB Denzel Ward signed a huge extension to stay with the Browns. Ward’s extension will reportedly make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL and came after he avoided offseason activities as part of negotiations. Next on Berry’s list was S Grant Delpit, who was set to be a free agent at the end of the season. Cleveland’s second-round pick in 2020, Delpit signed a three-year contract extension in 2023 and is now inking another three-year extension to that deal. [BLG Note: There was thought that the Eagles could trade for Delpit. Won’t be happening now.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1123374/nba-reacts-are-the-lebron-sixers-the-best-team-in-the-east\">NBA Reacts: Are the LeBron Sixers the best team in the East? – SB Nation</a> Last week LeBron James announced he would be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, immediately making them possibly the most interesting team in the NBA. But what does that mean on the court? In addition to James, the Sixers traded for Jaylen Brown over the offseason, adding both All-Star players to a roster that already includes Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, and Tyrese Maxey. There is no reason this team can’t compete with anyone in the league. But it doesn’t necessarily mean they are the best team in the league, or even the Eastern Conference for that matter. With the defending world champion New York Knicks right down the road, a still intriguing Boston Celtics, a revamped Miami Heat, and a challenging Cleveland Cavaliers, the East is anything but a cake walk. So for this week’s NBA Reacts survey, we want to know who you think is the best team in the Eastern Conference.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785411054;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11703;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Jalyx Hunt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1553;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"eaabf29fc3f1fded733f49fde611dc5d\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Myles Garrett on Aaron Donald: A difficult decision, don\'t want to push him\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/myles-garrett-on-aaron-donald-a-difficult-decision-dont-want-to-push-him\";s:11:\"description\";s:66:\"Garrett thinks a pairing with Donald would lead to \"great things.\"\";s:7:\"content\";s:3420:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_ramsdonald_260731\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"751551\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_ramsdonald_260731\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_ramsdonald_260731\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Los Angeles Rams\",\"title\": \"Donald returning to the Rams feels ‘inevitable’\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/aaron-donald-returning-to-the-los-angeles-rams-feels-inevitable\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-31T12:25:53Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Myles Garrett\'s arrival in Los Angeles sparked talk of Aaron Donald coming back to play for the Rams in 2026, but Garrett isn\'t going to try to sell Donald on returning to the NFL after two years of retirement. Rams head coach Sean McVay said earlier this week that he has no news of an \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-mcvay-aaron-donalds-training-going-well-but-no-decision-imminent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">imminent decision</a>\" from Donald about whether he\'ll join Garrett on the Rams\' defensive line. Garrett spoke to reporters from Rams training camp on Wednesday about the difficulty of \"getting back to that tempo\" after so much time away from the game, but said he believes Donald would be able to do it \"for however many games he chooses to play.\" Garrett did not make it sound like he plans to tell Donald that or anything else because he believes the ultimate decision has to come from Donald himself. “I’d love to learn from him,\" Garrett said. \"I’ve watched his tape. Everyone who’s been a rusher from anywhere across the line, they have a lot of respect for him. I don\'t want to push him in one way or another. If he\'s here, I\'m going to be excited to be his teammate, his partner in crime. And I think we can do great things, but it\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNyrCiUws10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a difficult thing</a> coming back, and I know he has a family. He has a lot of decisions to make. Last thing he needs is me to push him in one direction or another. I’m gonna support him either way and I look forward to seeing whatever happens.\"Donald has been on a workout regimen to help him determine if he\'s physically up to the task or returning to the NFL trenches and it\'s not clear when any decision about his plans will come. 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Craig Woodson and Jaylinn Hawkins — a fourth-round rookie and a career backup — patrolled the team’s defensive backend, and they did a fine job. However, the Patriots still decided […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2733:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 28, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (4) looks on during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe New England Patriots’ secondary was one of the best in the NFL in 2025, perhaps surprisingly given who they used as their starting safeties. Craig Woodson and Jaylinn Hawkins — a fourth-round rookie and a career backup — patrolled the team’s defensive backend, and they did a fine job.\n\nHowever, the Patriots still decided to make a change by letting Hawkins leave in free agency and signing first-team All-Pro Kevin Byard to take his place. Four practices into their first training camp together, the pairing has looked solid.\n\nLike the rest of the secondary, it also has been feeding off each other to build its chemistry.\n\n“Feel really good about the secondary. We just got to continue to build and keep getting better,” said Byard.\n\nFor the 33-year-old, training camp is business as usual despite being his first in New England. For his young comrade, meanwhile, it is a chance to get an up-close look at one of the best safeties of his era and a player who led the NFL in interceptions in 2025.\n\nThat is particularly true off the field, where Woodson said he is watching everything from Byard’s film study to his training routine.\n\n“I’m just watching his routine. It’s pretty good. He does the contrast, does the sauna, does the massages and everything else. 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D’Angelo Ponds, T’Vondre Sweat and Joseph Ossai all missed the practice with various injuries characterized as minor by Jets staff. These three are all expected to play significant roles for the Jets defense this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11064:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 30: Qwan\'tez Stiggers #37 of the New York Jets celebrates with teammates after a play during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium on November 30, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets opened training camp with their first practice of the 2026 season yesterday. D’Angelo Ponds, T’Vondre Sweat and Joseph Ossai all missed the practice with various injuries characterized as minor by Jets staff. These three are all expected to play significant roles for the Jets defense this season. If these ailments were to linger into the regular season they might be cause for concern. For now, the Jets appear to just be erring on the side of caution early in camp. With any luck all three will be back shortly and we can begin to see what the Jets completely revamped defense looks like this year. \n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Thursday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/jets-aaron-glenn-f54cccce5af672f2f79b3e04aa4b4633\">Dennis Waszak Jr.</a> – No slogans or hype speeches as Aaron Glenn’s Jets open camp and chase improvement\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsnaut.com/nfl/why-breece-hall-surprise-breakout-choice-new-york-jets\">Jim Cerny</a> – Why Breece Hall is surprise breakout choice for New York Jets this season\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-training-camp-practice-report-aaron-glenn-geno-smith-breece-hall-garrett-wilson-07-29-2026\">Amanda Vogt and Eric Allen</a> – Jets Practice Report | Excitement Abounds for Green & White on Day 1\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/darren-mougey-jets-training-camp-utilizing-ai-analytics-07-29-2026\">Eric Allen</a> – GM Darren Mougey and the Jets are Taking a Deep Dive Into AI and Analytics\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49419756/new-york-jets-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">Rich Cimini</a> – 2026 New York Jets training camp: Latest intel, updates\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/jets-gm-darren-mougey-more-in-sync-with-aaron-glenn-in-year-2/\">Brian Costello</a> – Jets GM Darren Mougey ‘more in sync’ with Aaron Glenn in Year 2\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/garrett-wilson-wants-just-one-thing-as-he-enters-fifth-jets-season/\">Brian Costello</a> – Garrett Wilson wants just one thing as he enters fifth Jets season\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/aaron-glenns-temper-boils-over-in-first-jets-practice-of-training-camp/\">Brian Costello</a> – Aaron Glenn gets fired up in first Jets practice of training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/kingsley-enagbare-sees-phenomenal-future-for-jets-david-bailey/\">Grace McCarron</a> – Kingsley Enagbare sees ‘phenomenal’ future for Jets rookie David Bailey: ‘Sky’s the limit’\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-garrett-wilson-champing-at-the-bit-2026-special\">Alex Smith</a> – Jets’ Garrett Wilson ‘champing at the bit’ in return from knee injury, believes 2026 can be ‘special year’\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/29/geno-smith-demario-davis-explains-why-jets-believe-in-aaron-glenn/91094277007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Geno Smith Demario Davis explains why Jets believe in Aaron Glenn\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/29/new-york-jets-aaron-glen-three-words-kenyon-sadiq/91090208007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets’ Aaron Glenn needs just 3 words to detail rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/29/new-york-jets-aaron-glenn-dangelo-ponds-injury-update-nfl/91092632007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets’ Aaron Glenn provides D’Angelo Ponds injury update\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/29/tvondre-sweat-trade-looks-smarter-new-york-jets-jalen-carter-deal-nfl/91088365007/\">Justin Melo</a> – T’Vondre Sweat trade looks smarter for Jets after Jalen Carter deal\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/29/aaron-glenn-jets-have-thankfully-stopped-chasing-quick-fixes/91052279007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Aaron Glenn’s Jets have thankfully stopped chasing quick fixes\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/29/adonai-mitchell-omar-cooper-jr-breakout-new-york-jets-nfl/91052035007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr. have breakout potential for Jets\n\n<a 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Aaron Glenn’s possible jab at Robert Saleh\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-rookies-on-rise-training-camp-young-player-on-way-out-01kyq26kfxgv\">Mike Luciano</a> – Jets rookies are on the rise at training camp (while 1 young player on the way out)\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-2025-draft-pick-needed-practice-jeopardize-roster-spot-01kyq4mq3y3k\">Jake Elman</a> – Jets 2025 draft pick only needed 1 practice to jeopardize his roster spot\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-dt-room-showing-elite-value-after-jalen-carter-insane-contract-01kyn3krd055\">Mike Luciano</a> – Jets DT room is showing off elite value after Jalen Carter’s insane contract\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-fans-will-have-wait-little-bit-longer-dangelo-ponds-training-camp-debut-01kyqeadnzg2\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Jets fans will have to wait a little bit longer for D’Angelo Ponds’ training camp debut\n\n<a 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data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95212/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-29-26\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785409200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7678;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Joseph Ossai\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1557;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"39bed45c9afc0aa9fdb13f67051cc6aa\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Cowboys news: Recapping Day 1 of training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/211337/recapping-day-1-training-camp-practice\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"Observations from the first Dallas Cowboys training camp practice in Oxnard – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram The first day of training camp is in the books. Jaydon Blue Takes Advantage Of Phil Mafah Fumble The backup running back role is up for grabs going into training camp, and Wednesday served as the first opportunity […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7907:\"\n\n\n \n \n\n<a href=\"https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article316706182.html\">Observations from the first Dallas Cowboys training camp practice in Oxnard – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram</a>\n\nThe first day of training camp is in the books.\n\n\nJaydon Blue Takes Advantage Of Phil Mafah Fumble\n\n\n\nThe backup running back role is up for grabs going into training camp, and Wednesday served as the first opportunity for the players behind Javonte Williams on the depth chart to make an impression.\n\n\n\nAfter Williams started with the first-team, Mafah was the first one to rotate in. He saw a few handoffs before a Rashan Gary punchout saw him drop the ball only for rookie Caleb Downs to recover. Just like your coach in middle school would do if a player turned the ball over in practice, Mafah was subbed out.\n\n\n\nJaydon Blue rotated in and immediately ran for a 45-yard touchdown that probably would have stood if the pads were on. It was a big play to set the tone for what is to come this training camp at the position.\n\n\n\nDeeper in the room, Israel Abanikanda and Dominic Richardson both popped big runs with the third-team unit.\n\n\n\nGeorge Pickens Generates Crowd Excitement\n\n\n\nThe crowd on-hand at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard wasn’t packed by any means in the middle of a weekday, but there were a good amount of youth groups and Cowboys fans on-hand.\n\n\n\nThe ones who did make the trip to see the Cowboys were treated with some excitement in the form of George Pickens during the team period. In one of the first plays of full 11-on-11 work, Dak Prescott found Pickens on the right side for a quick completion. Had it been in full pads, he most likely would’ve immediately been wrapped up by DaRon Bland, but he squeaked out and ran all the way down the field before falling on his back across the end zone.\n\n\n\nThe crowd loved it, and they cheered on Pickens while he ran back into the huddle. After the practice, he spent a good amount of time signing autographs with fans as well. For a player that has had a public eye on his contract situation this offseason, Pickens has been front-and-center with his mentality and approach in Oxnard so far.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/it-took-one-training-camp-practice-caleb-downs-usage-reveal/\">It took one practice for the Dallas Cowboys to make telling Caleb Downs reveal at training camp – Mauricio Rodriguez, AtoZ Sports</a>\n\nCaleb Downs was all over the field on the first day of camp. \n\n\nIt took one Dallas Cowboys practice to reveal something surprising about first-round rookie Caleb Downs. The Cowboys held their first open practice of training camp in Oxnard, California, and the early defensive alignment was very revealing. That starts with the first-round rookie’s usage.\n\n\n\nCowboys use Downs everywhere in first practice\n\n\n\nFor months, the Cowboys had Caleb Downs penciled in as the starting nickel cornerback. That may still be the case come September. But based on what reporters saw on the field during Day 1 of camp, Dallas appears willing to deploy Downs all over the defense, not just in the slot.\n\n\n\nAccording to Joseph Hoyt from the Dallas Morning News, Downs did start the practice session at nickel. However, Hoyt offered a revealing observation that caught my attention:\n\n\n\n“In the last three plays I have seen, Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs line up near the edge in the box and play deep middle third,” Hoyt <a href=\"https://x.com/JoeJHoyt/status/2082550069962870961\">wrote on social media</a>. “They wanted a versatile defensive back and they plan to use downs accordingly.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/pj-locke-injury-dallas-cowboys-training-camp-22365697.php\">Safety P. J. Locke exits Cowboys’ first training camp practice with non-contact knee injury – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News</a>\n\nIt appears to not be serious.\n\n\nOXNARD, Calif. — <a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2026/03/18/pj-locke-dallas-cowboys-free-agency/\" class=\"\">Cowboys safety P.J. Locke</a> was helped off the field during Wednesday’s training camp practice with a knee injury, a person familiar with the situation told The Dallas Morning News.\n\n\n\nLocke limped off the field with roughly half an hour left in the team’s first training camp practice. He was back pedaling during a play and appeared to injure his left knee when he planted on it. It was a non-contact injury. Locke walked alongside Jim Maurer, the team’s head trainer, off the field. He didn’t return.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/tyler-guyton-on-competition-2026-challenges-i-want-to-be-a-better-player\">Tyler Guyton on competition, 2026 challenges: ‘I want to be a better player’ – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nThe former first-round pick is ready to take the next step.\n\n\nOXNARD, Calif. — Tyler Guyton is no stranger to competition. The Austin native has been battling for position ever since he picked up a football as a child, and upwards through his time at TCU and, ultimately, the University of Oklahoma.\n\n\n\nHe’d weather all of those storms to become a first-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024, and now comes yet another round of competition to test his mettle — from two entirely different directions.\n\n\n\n“I mean, it’s the same as every day: coming to work and getting better, to try and get one percent better every day,” Guyton said following the first practice of 2026 training camp.\n\n\n\nOutwardly, he’s working to stave off offensive lineman Nate Thomas, but his biggest opponent is himself and his health. If he wins against the latter, Guyton will likely win against the former.\n\n\n\nAbility isn’t the question — availability is.\n\n\n\nGuyton has shown he can make strides when he’s on the field, but he’s suffered injury in both of his first two seasons that has cost him significant time and, as such, a significant opportunity at gaining experience.\n\n\n\nHe’s made changes to both his diet and training regimen to improve durability, also noting that he’s “put on “grown man strength” for this coming season while balancing it with being technically sound against literally the most freakishly athletic pass rushers on the planet.\n\n\n\nFrom there, well, here’s how Guyton sees it through his point-of-view:\n\n\n\n“I [want to get] more technically sound, more confident in the playbook and the scheme and, overall, just a better player,” he said. “It’s a process, of course, and we have to take it day by day, one foot in front of the other. But, at the end of the day, I’m trying to get to a certain point where I feel good about going to the season.”\n\n\n\n\nDaily discussion question: What was your biggest takeaway from the first practice of camp?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785409200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Dallas Cowboys News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaydon Blue\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12738;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Phil Mafah\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1558;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"55addcc2d7179f1c6b3489cf496ace33\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Projecting Jonathan Taylor’s next contract\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-free-agency/125642/projecting-jonathan-taylors-next-contract\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"Jonathan Taylor is actively having negotiations with the Colts on a 3rd contract with the team, one that would pay him handsomely once his current deal expires after this upcoming season. After previous reports suggested that Jonathan Taylor would be a hold in during Training Camp, he reported fully on the first day of camp […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13370:\"\n\n\n \n WESTFIELD, INDIANA - JULY 29: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts participates in training camp at Grand Park Sports Campus on July 29, 2026 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJonathan Taylor is actively having negotiations with the Colts on a 3rd contract with the team, one that would pay him handsomely once his current deal expires after this upcoming season. After previous reports suggested that Jonathan Taylor would be a hold in during Training Camp, he reported fully on the first day of camp with a very positive update regarding his negotiations.\n\n\nColts RB Jonathan Taylor says of his contract situation, “there’s been some good conversations” and “I have faith” in the team coming through with a new deal.— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) <a href=\"https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/2082484940801704144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJonathan Taylor on his contract, says there have been conversations: “I have faith things are moving in the right direction”— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/2082484628317741416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nAll signs point to the Colts and Taylor’s camp having productive conversations and could reach an agreement prior to the 2026 season. Taylor himself has repeatedly expressed his desire to be a Colt for life, and the Colts themselves seem eager to keep their All Time Rushing TD leader and reigning 2025 TD leader (and likely soon-to-be All Time Rushing Yards Leader with another 1628 yards on the ground).\n\n\n\"I would love to be a Colt for life.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> running back Jonathan Taylor is entering the final year of his contract, and wants to continue wearing the Horseshoe: <a href=\"https://t.co/BA05a94flg\">pic.twitter.com/BA05a94flg</a>— WISH-TV News (@WISHNews8) <a href=\"https://x.com/WISHNews8/status/2082493426444984494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBallard on still appreciating the greatness of Jonathan Taylor. <a href=\"https://t.co/HhZISBlUT1\">pic.twitter.com/HhZISBlUT1</a>— Matt Taylor (@MayTayColts) <a href=\"https://x.com/MayTayColts/status/2082129013955272881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nSo what could the deal look like?\n\nCurrently Jonathan Taylor is on a 3 year, $42 million deal. He ranks 8th in Total Contract Value, 7th in Average Annual Value ($14 million per year), and 9th in Total Guarantees.\n\nFor 2026 Jonathan Taylor has the highest Cap Hit in the NFL among RBs at $15.56 million, but by 2027 that number will be eclipsed by Christian McCaffrey, Kenneth Walker III, Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, and Alvin Kamara and by 2028 Saquon Barkley and Devon Achane do so as well.\n\n\nRB leaders in EPA per rush (2025, min. 175 attempts) 1. D\'Andre Swift: +0.069 2. De\'Von Achane: +0.059 3. Jonathan Taylor: +0.055 4. Javonte Williams: +0.048 5. TreVeyon Henderson: +0.047 6. Derrick Henry: +0.030 <a href=\"https://t.co/G7uIhJ9YQB\">pic.twitter.com/G7uIhJ9YQB</a>— Fantasy Points Data (@FantasyPtsData) <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData/status/2081841052034748774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nExpect Taylor to receive an extension in the ballpark of Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey’s deals annually. They are the two highest earners at the RB position and each got 2 year extensions averaging $20.6 million and $19 million per year respectively. He likely will get an average either in between this total, or just exceeding Saquon record setting figure per year. Their Total Guarantees were in $36 million and $24 million as well.\n\n\nThe NFL\'s leading rushers by EPA in 2025: 1. Jonathan Taylor (18.8) 2. Blake Corum (15.9) 3. D\'Andre Swift (15.4) 4. De\'Von Achane (14.0) 5. Javonte Williams (12.2) 6. Rachaad White (10.4) 7. Kareem Hunt (9.7) 8. Derrick Henry (9.2) 9. TreVeyon Henderson (8.4) 10. Chris… <a href=\"https://t.co/00U3nHQikf\">pic.twitter.com/00U3nHQikf</a>— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFN365/status/2081001733962997784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nBoth Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey signed these extensions at age 28 which is at around the same part of their career as 27 year old Jonathan Taylor right now. Albeit their deals were ahead of time to pay them in their age 30-31 year seasons whereas Taylor’s 1st year of his extension would begin at his age 28 season.\n\n\nNFL coaches/execs/scouts rank their Top 10 RBs: 1) Bijan Robinson 2) Jahmyr Gibbs 3) Saquon Barkley 4) Christian McCaffrey 5) Jonathan Taylor 6) Derrick Henry 7) James Cook 8) De’Von Achane 9) Kenneth Walker 10) Breece Hall (<a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JFowlerESPN</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/caCfYzvARQ\">pic.twitter.com/caCfYzvARQ</a>— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperNFL/status/2074144301475606892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nBecause of Taylor’s age at signing in the midst of a contract year, there is a chance his new deal would be more than 2 years. Devon Achane (age 25 when extended in 2026), James Cook (age 26 when extended in 2025) and Travis Etienne (age 27 when signed in 2026) all signed 4 year deals.\n\nAlbeit Cook and Etienne signed theirs at $11.5-$12 million respectively. Achane got $16 million per year, but he got the lowest % of his contract guaranteed of any RB making over $12 million by a large margin at 27.2% ($24 million total guaranteed out of $64 million) and was the youngest RB of the trio, making his contract a more unique circumstance.\n\nWith all that in mind, here’s what Jonathan Taylor’s contract is likely going to be in the range of based off of current RB contracts* (no based off of insider information).\n\n\n2-3 Years\n\n\n\n$37.4-$43.3 Million/$56.1-$65 Million (Median: $40.35/$60.55 Million)\n\n\n\n$18.7-$21.7 Million Average Annual Value (Median: $20.2 Million)\n\n\n\n$17.5-$25 Million/$30-$45 Million Total Guaranteed (Median: $21.25/$37.5 Million)\n\n\nWith the CBA increasing by $22 Million or $45.8 Million since Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey’s extensions in 2024-2025, Jonathan Taylor has the opportunity to reset the RB market and be the highest paid RB in NFL history by exceeding Achane’s extension total, Saquon’s Average Annual Value and Guarantees. Being only 27 means a 3 year contract could pay him handsomely for the rest of his 20s as his deal would expire just before he turns 30.\n\n\nJonathan Taylor, 2025 by the numbers: • 6.9 YPC running off tackle • 1,028 yards vs 6-man boxes • Positive EPA at every gap Load the box, doesn\'t matter. <a href=\"https://t.co/JHsEybZnHQ\">pic.twitter.com/JHsEybZnHQ</a>— Outside Zone • Football Data (@OutsideZoneIO) <a href=\"https://x.com/OutsideZoneIO/status/2081848608572477748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nBut it isn’t a guarantee Taylor exceeds Saquon and McCaffrey’s contract due to his lessened receiving value compared to them, so he could instead on the lower end of his contract range he could be in between the two or just below McCaffrey’s deal as the 2nd/3rd highest paid back in the NFL.\n\nIf the Colts end up giving Taylor a shorter deal, it is more likely going to be closer to Saquon/market topping deal. If its a longer deal, expect the per year cost to be lower and in the ball park of Christian McCaffrey’s deal or lower, as well as the contract to be front loaded to minimize the long term risk associated with a RB in his late 20s potentially regressing as most have at that age range. A 3 year deal could look like:\n\n\n2027: $27 Million (highest paid RB just over Christian McCaffrey’s $26.4 Million under contract at this point*, currently 15 RBs with cap hits over $10 Million in 2027), $25 Million guaranteed.\n\n\n\n2028: $17 Million (4th highest paid RB behind Kenneth Walker III, Saquon, and Achane under contract at this point*, currently 13 RBs with cap hits over $10 Million in 2028), $10 Million guaranteed.\n\n\n\n2029: $10 Million (6th highest paid RB under contract at this point*, currently only 5 RBs with cap hits over $10 Million in 2029), $2.5 Million guaranteed.\n\n\n\nCurrent <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> RB Contract Watch Jonathan Taylor (negotiating) Bijan Robinson (negotiating) Jahmyr Gibbs (negotiating) Looming Christian McCaffrey (SF) Zach Charbonnet (SEA) D\'Andre Swift (CHI) Chase Brown (CIN) Jaylen Warren (PIT) Alvin Kamara (NO) Derrick Henry (BAL) Tony…— Spotrac (@spotrac) <a href=\"https://x.com/spotrac/status/2082487409783017530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n*Remember that by 2029 there would be:\n\n\n3 More draft classes of Running Backs added to the NFL, with early Round backs having high contracts for RBs.\n\n\n\n3 Entire offseasons for teams to sign or extend backs, such as:\n\n Saquon Barkley\n\n\n\nChristian McCaffrey\n\n\n\nDerrick Henry\n\n\n\nBijan Robinson\n\n\n\nJahmyr Gibbs\n\n\n\nJosh Jacobs\n\n\n\nDavid Montgomery\n\n\n\nBreece Hall\n\n\n\nJK Dobbins\n\n\n\nD’Andre Swift\n\n\n\nAlvin Kamara\n\n\n\nTony Pollard\n\n\n\nAaron Jones\n\n\n\nJames Conner\n\n\n\nKenneth Walker III\n\n\n\nKyren Williams\n\n\n\nThe 2025 Rookie Draft class with Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, Cam Skattebo, etc.\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of a 3 year deal, the Colts would have minimal guarantees left if they want to move Jonathan Taylor for 2029 via trade or cut, and there would be a large host of RBs who would be over the $10 Million per year threshold at that time. Don’t be shocked if a vast majority of NFL teams have a RB making 7 figures per year with the increased salary cap.\n\nIf he has regressed by then, Taylor is a very moveable asset for potential draft pick compensation with minimal cap casualty ($7.5 Million in savings). If Jonathan Taylor is still running roughshod over NFL defenses at age 29, then he is an absolute steal of a value in 2029 at that price. Heck with this contract structure he could be moved in 2028 as well for similar savings, albeit with a $10 Million dead cap instead.\n\n\nThe hold-in for top RB money begins. Both Robinson & Gibbs are expected to reset the current $20.6M market, with deals close to $25M per year in clear view. <a href=\"https://t.co/PoUNX6AK7M\">https://t.co/PoUNX6AK7M</a>— Spotrac (@spotrac) <a href=\"https://x.com/spotrac/status/2082470662770208806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nJonathan Taylor is far from the only Running Back negotiating a new deal right now, as 2025 Yards from Scrimmage Leader Bijan Robinson and 2024’s TD Leader Jahmyr Gibbs are also due for new contracts as their rookie deals expire in 2026 (albeit both also have potential 5th year options in 2027 as 1st round draft picks). This is the first offseason both of them can negotiate a new deal, and neither is practicing at the beginning of Training Camp.\n\nTaylor initially was going to be a fellow holdout/hold-in, but he was a full participant for the first day of camp. The Colts don’t the 5th year option to exercise like the Falcons and Lions with their star backs, so it makes sense that they would have more pressure to get a deal done quicker. With the those two’s deals looming, whoever signs first of the trio has the opportunity to either reset the elite RB market or maintain the status quo of the current market.\n\n\nFantasy-Relevant RBs Entering Contract Years: Jonathan Taylor Chase Brown D\'Andre Swift Aaron Jones/Jordan Mason Tony Pollard/Tyjae Spears Zach Charbonnet Alvin Kamara Tank Bigsby Which RB are you targeting in drafts? 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/5Irt0utB4X\">pic.twitter.com/5Irt0utB4X</a>— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperNFL/status/2076858384675205608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nIdeally Chris Ballard and the Colts will get a deal done before the Falcons and Lions do with their star backs, otherwise their deals could risk stalling negotiations/making Taylor’s deal more expensive. 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They seemed to have done just that on paper, landing players like Dexter Lawrence, Bryan Cook, and Super Bowl-winning defensive end Boye Mafe. Coming to the Queen City from Seattle, Mafe has seen a team transform quickly as the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2241:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThis offseason, the <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> front office had one major job: Revamp the defensive side of the ball. They seemed to have done just that on paper, landing players like Dexter Lawrence, Bryan Cook, and Super Bowl-winning defensive end Boye Mafe.\n\nComing to the Queen City from Seattle, Mafe has seen a team transform quickly as the Seahawks won another title last season. Now suiting up for the Bengals, he sees some similarities between his time in the PNW and his time in Cincy so far.\n\nHe recently joined <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2080800023487611386?s=20\">The Insiders</a> on the NFL Network last week and had this to say about Al Golden’s defense:\n\n“When I was in Seattle, when we first had Mike (McDonald) there, there was always a learning curve. Guys are learning a new defense. There’s gonna be a learning curve,” Mafe said. “Coming into spring, I’m seeing that guys are comfortable with the defense. I’m seeing that guys are understanding everything. They’re seeing the vision. They’re seeing how he (Golden) wants to run the defense, and what he wants it to look like. \n\n“It’s starting to become his vision of what the defense should look like.”\n\n\n\"It\'s starting to become his vision\" 👓<a href=\"https://x.com/Bengals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Bengals</a> Boye Mafe on DC Al Golden <a href=\"https://t.co/bD5COWcHeh\">pic.twitter.com/bD5COWcHeh</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2080800023487611386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nBengals fans should love hearing that as the team searches for a defensive pulse this year to keep up with their potent offense. If all of these new additions can click, it could mean another deep playoff run for Zac Taylor’s squad.\n\nHowever, we will have to wait and see if those pieces are actually fitting together before we all start booking our flights and hotels in Los Angeles.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785405900;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8343;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Boye Mafe\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5847;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Dexter Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2064;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"DeMarcus Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1563;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0c4f4ef484fd7683082bb7c3661e7c51\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Discussion: Should Lions fans be mad about Jahmyr Gibbs’ sit-in?\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/167964/detroit-lions-fans-mad-jahmyr-gibbs-sit-in-contract-dispute\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"Turns out the offseason rumors were right. The Detroit Lions opened training camp on Wednesday morning, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs wasn’t there on the practice field. He has officially reported to camp, as evidenced by a photo from the Lions’ media team, but at this point it’s pretty clear Gibbs doesn’t intend to actually […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3553:\"\n\n\n \n ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN - JUNE 17: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions works out at mandatory minicamp at Detroit Lions Meijer Performance Center on June 17, 2026 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTurns out the offseason rumors were right.\n\nThe Detroit Lions opened training camp on Wednesday morning, and <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167886/jahmyr-gibbs-absent-detroit-lions-1st-training-camp-practice\">running back Jahmyr Gibbs wasn’t there on the practice field.</a> He has officially reported to camp, as evidenced by a photo from the Lions’ media team, but at this point it’s pretty clear Gibbs doesn’t intend to actually practice until there is some sort of new contract deal in place.\n\nWhile this isn’t the first time the Lions have found themselves in some contractual drama (remember Alex Anzalone last year?), this is the first time there has been a snag in extending a core player beyond their rookie contract while Brad Holmes has been in town. Typically, those deals have gotten done well ahead of time with literally no drama. \n\nNow, the Lions do still have a long runway with Gibbs. After exercising his fifth-year option earlier this offseason, the Lions have their star running back under contract through the 2027 season. But this is the time in which the Lions have typically given new deals to their best players still on rookie contract, so it’s somewhat reasonable for Gibbs to be making this negotiating tactic. \n\nSo today’s Question of the Day is: \n\nAre you mad about Jahmyr Gibbs’ sit-in? If so, who’s to blame?\n\nMy answer: At this point, I don’t think there’s any valid reason to be mad. Gibbs has missed a single practice, and <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167832/adam-schefter-detroit-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-extension-coming-soon\">it appears there’s been at least some progress in contract talks</a>, as evidenced by Adam Schefter’s relatively optimistic reporting on the situation. If this thing lingers several weeks into training camp, that’s the time to be annoyed. \n\nDon’t get me wrong. It would be nice to have Gibbs out there for the entirety of training camp. I’d love to see him out there getting used to Drew Petzing’s new scheme, preparing his body for a more full workload, and I’d rather him not set this sort of precedent for other players in similar situations.\n\nHowever, I can also recognize that Gibbs doesn’t want to risk any sort of injury before getting paid. An NFL career is so fragile, and it can turn your fortune around completely in an instant. We saw how quickly the career outlook of Kerby Joseph changed last season, and there’s already been a handful of NFL players who have suffered season-ending injuries before the first week of training camp has ended. With running backs’ careers being especially short and fragile, I don’t fault Gibbs for trying to cash in when he can.\n\nIt’s not an ideal situation, and I certainly understand those who are frustrated to see this happen after what has already been a pretty frustrating offseason. But until Gibbs actually misses significant time, I’m not too worried about it. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785405600;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:59:\"Detroit Lions conversation starters and community questions\";i:1;s:24:\"Detroit Lions Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1564;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c83a9e1e3deccd858da85028f3697159\";s:5:\"title\";s:31:\"The Bear’s Den, July 30, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/119609/chicago-bears-den-july-30-2026-training-camp-williams-johnson-sweat\";s:11:\"description\";s:348:\"THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears DE Montez Sweat back from illness That was brief. Bears coach Ben Johnson still ‘yells and curses’ at QB Caleb Williams, but they’re connecting much better Whatever works! Bears Training Camp Report: Practice No. 1 Odd, a bunch of reports from an early camp practice that don’t contain words […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13337:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears tips the ball as Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during an NFL wild card playoff game at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/29/bears-training-camp-montez-sweat-back-from-illness-defensive-end-nfl\">Bears DE Montez Sweat back from illness</a>\n\nThat was brief.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/29/bears-coach-ben-johnson-still-yells-and-curses-at-qb-caleb-williams-but-theyre-connecting-much-better\">Bears coach Ben Johnson still ‘yells and curses’ at QB Caleb Williams, but they’re connecting much better</a>\n\nWhatever works!\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/29/bears-training-camp-report-practice-no-1-wednesday-halas-hall-luther-burden-tory-taylor-nfl\">Bears Training Camp Report: Practice No. 1</a>\n\nOdd, a bunch of reports from an early camp practice that don’t contain words like “disorganized, sloppy, out of sync, defense ahead of the offense, etc.”\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/29/bears-training-camp-edge-rusher-defensive-end-likely-not-add-dennis-allen-ryan-poles-dayo-odeyingbo-montez-sweat-austin-booker-nfl\">Bears didn’t add a relevant edge rusher — and don’t plan to now</a>\n\nRabble rabble rabble rabble rabble….\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/excitement-surrounds-chicago-bears-wr-luther-burden-iii-in-training-camp-288582644/\">Excitement surrounds Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III</a>\n\nDenmaster Ken told y’all about Luther when he was drafted and many were rumbling, and calling him a bust this time last year.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/chicago-bears-training-camp-notebook-729-dennis-allen-points-to-fixing-mechanics-for-upgraded-pass-rush-288578452/\">Chicago Bears Training Camp Notebook 7/29: Dennis Allen points to fixing mechanics for upgraded pass rush</a>\n\nI hope it works.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/ben-johnson-sets-clear-goals-for-chicago-bears-quarterback-caleb-williams-as-training-camp-begins-288580426/\">Ben Johnson sets clear goals for Bears QB Caleb Williams as training camp begins</a>\n\nHigh goals. Good goals. Winning goals.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/the-halas-beat-takeaways-from-day-one-of-bears-training-camp-ryan-poles-ben-johnson-288570235/\">The Halas Beat: Takeaways from day one of Bears training camp</a>\n\nIt was a good day at camp.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/denzel-ward-agrees-to-two-year-contract-extension-with-browns\">Denzel Ward agrees to two-year contract extension with Browns</a>\n\nWard’s agents told reporters that it’s a $62.2 million deal with $52.3 million guaranteed.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mason-rudolph-to-begin-camp-as-steelers-no-2-qb\">Mason Rudolph to begin camp as Steelers’ No. 2 QB</a>\n\nHe’s going to sit behind that bum?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/taysom-hill-bids-farewell-to-new-orleans-though-his-future-is-unclear\">Taysom Hill bids farewell to New Orleans, though his future is unclear</a>\n\nWell. Bye.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/maxx-crosby-i-have-a-little-more-reason-to-go-out-there-and-whoop-ass\">Maxx Crosby: I have a little more reason to go out there</a>\n\nYes, Maxx. You do.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-payton-on-jonathon-cooper-were-staying-the-course-with-league-protocol\">Sean Payton on Jonathon Cooper: We’re staying the course with league protocol</a>\n\nPresented without comment. Now I have to go wash my hands.\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/packers-make-three-moves-including-activating-og-aaron-banks\">Packers make three moves, including activating OG Aaron Banks</a>\n\nDid any of them involve jumping off a cliff? No? 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Here are the stories you need to know about after Day of Giants training camp. 5 QBs Highlight The NFL’s 12 Biggest Comeback Candidates For 2026 | FOX Sports 6. Malik Nabers, WR New York Giants. The Giants hope to have Nabers, who tore his ACL and meniscus in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9069:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about after Day of Giants training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/top-12-nfl-comeback-candidates-2026-season\">5 QBs Highlight The NFL’s 12 Biggest Comeback Candidates For 2026 | FOX Sports</a>\n\n\n6. Malik Nabers, WR New York Giants. The Giants hope to have Nabers, who tore his ACL and meniscus in Week 4, ready for the start of the season. With a promising young quarterback in Jaxson Dart, the former LSU star receiver could put together a season that rivals or exceeds his standout rookie campaign in 2024 (109 catches, 1,204 yards, 7 TDs). \n\n\nMalik and OBJ\n\n\nMalik Nabers and Odell Beckham Jr. on the field together <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/giants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#giants</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/QKd9y5S6Us\">pic.twitter.com/QKd9y5S6Us</a>— Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) <a href=\"https://x.com/charlottecrrll/status/2082542148956704889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/29/new-york-giants-cam-skattebo-good-to-go-training-camp-opens/91094015007/\">New York Giants’ Cam Skattebo ‘good to go’ as training camp opens | USAToday.com</a>\n\n\n“Yeah, he’s good to go,” Schoen told reporters. “I’m sure you guys saw the video. Yeah, he’s been busting his tail. That video shows a little bit of how good his rehab’s been, that he’s able to not land it and still be okay. So yeah, he’ll be out here. He’ll be ready to go today, and he’ll be doing everything.”\n\n\n\nThe video Schoen was referring to was from last week’s Fanatics Fest in New York, where Skattebo did a backflip on stage and nearly wiped out.\n\n\n\n“He’s a young man, and so he’s in the spotlight and in New York City, and you’ve got to be conscious of your actions, not only from a health standpoint but a perception standpoint,” Schoen said. “But he knows, I’d rather him not do that, especially this close to camp. But also a testament to, you know, how good of a job our training staff and medical staff did in terms of getting him back and ready to go here as we start camp.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/28/sports/those-who-know-john-harbaugh-best-sense-something-different-with-giants/\">There’s a subtle difference with ‘reenergized’ John Harbaugh as he begins new Giants chapter | New York Post</a>\n\n\nChris Horton has witnessed that for the past 12 years on Harbaugh’s staff, the past six as the Ravens special teams coordinator. It was wholly expected that Harbaugh would pluck Horton out of Baltimore and he did, adding the title of assistant head coach to his Giants job description. Horton, 41, always gets a kick out of watching and hearing Harbaugh at the annual introductory team meeting. This time around, standing in front of the Giants for the first time to open up the spring offseason workout program, Horton noticed a subtle difference.\n\n\n\n“Did I see a little more juice, more pop?’’ Horton said. “He’s excited. We’re excited. You know, we’re excited to be here. We’re the New York Football Giants. We’re all excited to be here. He was ready to go. He was fired up. It was an awesome team meeting.’’\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7475445/2026/07/29/new-york-giants-training-camp-john-harbaugh-greenbrier/\">Why the Giants are in West Virginia and how they turned a resort into a home away from home | The Athletic</a>\n\n\n\nLargely, because The Greenbrier has proven up to the task many times before. In 2014, then-New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton worked with the resort to establish a facility equipped for an NFL training camp. In the years since, the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals have used the facility for training camp or other parts of the NFL season. This year, the venue even hosted Iraq’s national soccer team as part of the World Cup. Rosburg spoke with Abir Chaudhry, the Browns’ director of team logistics and operations, to learn how the team got the most out of its time at The Greenbrier, from small details like outfitting player lounges and commute patterns to the big-picture planning of making the excursion as easy as possible.\n\n\n\nDuring training camp, the Giants will stay at The Greenbrier Hotel. But the main benefit isn’t the luxury lodging; it’s what’s down the road from the historic hotel. Not only do the Giants have access to two grass fields and a FieldTurf field, but also fully equipped meeting rooms, offices, a training room and an on-site weight room, which is a big change from the Giants’ Albany days, when team meetings were held in college classrooms. They also don’t have to bring lockers or weights to set up a weight room.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25458376-1-reason-every-nfl-team-shouldnt-be-overlooked-2026\">1 Reason Every NFL Team Shouldn’t Be Overlooked in 2026 | Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants: Realizing Their Collective Talent. The New York Giants are ready to emerge as a legitimate Super Bowl threat on the heels of a transformative offseason. With John Harbaugh taking over as head coach, the stage is set for this potential-laden squad to put all its high-upside pieces together and make a run. The team has an enviable young offensive nucleus built around Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers, while the defense added a ton of veteran playmakers in free agency.\n\n\n\nThe expectations for Big Blue may be unreasonably high for a program that hasn’t won more than six games since 2022, but there is every reason to trust Harbaugh can maximize the roster’s potential and get the Giants to live up to these lofty projections.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=arrowheadpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bigblueview.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp/166173/training-camp-day-1-takeaways-were-john-harbaugh-malik-nabers-jaxson-dart-schedule\">Giants get down to business on Day 1 — ‘We’re getting ready for the games’</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/166152/malik-nabers-training-camp-knee-rehab-day-1-training-camp\">Malik Nabers is back on the field, but the Giants will go slowly with star wide receiver</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-power-rankings/166064/nfl-power-rankings-giants-begin-year-in-bottom-third\">Pre-training camp NFL power rankings: Giants begin year in bottom third</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-rumors/166100/vita-vea-trade-rumors-bucaaneers-giants\">Vita Vea as a New York Giant sounds nice, but probably isn’t happening</a>\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nNOTE: We will occasionally drop good Feed posts into the links. 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He doesn\'t think that\'s a coincidence.Asked about the use of real grass in the World Cup, both at MetLife and at the Texans\' NRG Stadium, Anderson said it\'s the superior playing surface.“Yes, most definitely. I would most definitely say grass. Grass 100 percent,\" Anderson said. \"I think it\'s just the natural feel of grass, your feet not getting stuck in the ground like in turf. I had two high ankle sprains up in MetLife because of the turf. I think grass is just a better option.”Still, Anderson said he hasn\'t talked to the Texans about using a grass field in Houston for NFL games.“Not really. At the end of the day, it\'s up to them. They\'ll figure it out. You just control what you can control. 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This appealed to McCaffrey as he searched for a new layer to his training and recovery regimen.\n\n“It’s almost too much to even give you an answer with words,” McCaffrey said, “but it was a heck of an experience. … He’s a brilliant mind when it comes to movement, the body, the mind, everything.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-kyle-shanahan-relies-quick-mind-22362905.php\">49ers’ Kyle Shanahan built a career on quick decisions. A concussion makes lunch feel impossible (paywall)</a> “Shanahan occasionally closed his eyes when he spoke because doing so, he said, felt better when there was too much stimulus. It can be disorienting when multiple people speak to him, and he said the music that pulsates when he observes part of practice was “killing” him. He’s dealing with regular headaches and fatigue and, of course, there’s his indecisiveness: His lunch decisions can require as much thought as how to plan the 49ers’ schedule in the week before their regular-season opener in Melbourne, Australia.\n\nThe team’s doctors have told Shanahan his injured brain needs to push through pain — to a point. He has a numerical scale to judge the intensity of his headaches — from 1 to 6 — and that’s served as a guide as he’s watched practice film and tackled other duties before leaving the facility far earlier than he’s accustomed.\n\n“The whole thing that I used to think was you lay in a dark room and rest — and that’s not it,” Shanahan said. “When your pain’s a 2, they want you to do something to bring it up to a 4. But as soon as it gets there, you’re supposed to stop and let it come down. And then just keep building that muscle.\n\n“(On Monday), I was able to watch all the film and I felt like I never got to a 4. And it really excited me. I didn’t have as bad of a headache. And then I got home, and my head started hurting because I just get fatigued. … But it’s so much better. I know I’m going to be all right.” \n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-49ers-notebook-training-camp-kyle-shanahan-christian-mccaffrey\">Albert Breer Empties His 49ers Notebook From Training Camp Stop in Santa Clara </a>“This isn’t a faux absence. Shanahan’s not disconnected. But offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has the walkie talkie that goes to Brock Purdy’s helmet, and the head coach is watching like a personnel guy might at training camp. For now, the Niners are encouraged with Shanahan’s progress, with the caveat that it hasn’t been, and won’t be, linear. There’ll be ups and downs. He’s contributing where he can. His body is healing nicely. The concussion is lingering a bit. The hope is he’s back soon. And as for what the team is missing most at the moment, everyone I asked brought up the absence of his team meetings. Rather than try and replicate them, the Niners have put those on ice for now, breaking into offensive and defensive meetings with the coordinators for the time they’re scheduled. We’ve got more coming on all that tomorrow.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/ricky-pearsall-knee-injury-update-2/1953062/\">Ricky Pearsall misses 49ers training camp practice with concerning knee flare-up</a> “Tight end Jake Tonges, who could play a big role with George Kittle’s status uncertain early in the season, is having a good camp. He caught a pair of passes from Jones on Wednesday.” \n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/good-not-so-good-day-3-49ers-camp-ricky-pearsall-injures-knee-again\">The Good and Not So Good from Day 3 of 49ers Camp: Ricky Pearsall Injures Knee Again </a>“Intercepted his second pass in three days of camp. Today, he intercepted a pass that was intended for Jacob Cowing and thrown by Mac Jones (more on him in a minute). Jack Jones takes lots of risks and gets burned occasionally, but he’s also a playmaker, arguably the biggest one in the secondary. Renardo Green is good as well, but he’s not a playmaker….[Stout] gave up a 10-yard catch to Robinson on 3rd and 7, but also broke up two short passes that were intended for Stribling. Stout is having an outstanding training camp, but he hasn’t faced any elite wide receivers yet. He’ll have a tougher task when the season starts and he has to face Puka Nacua.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7478670/2026/07/29/49ers-injuries-ricky-pearsall-training-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7478670/2026/07/29/49ers-injuries-ricky-pearsall-training-camp/\">49ers injuries (including to Ricky Pearsall) mounting again, while Brock Purdy rebounds (paywall)</a> “Following a Monday practice in which aggressive defensive backs got their hands on a lot of passes, Purdy and the other quarterbacks had a measure of revenge. 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He wasn’t permitted to scramble in the spring, so this is a good sign of his progress since having Achilles surgery.— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href=\"https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2082480799970963793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nAlec Pierce Performing Light Work on Side\n\n\nAlec Pierce working out on side with Reggie Wayne. 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Their sticky coverage proved to be a huge challenge for Jones and Co. You’d like to see them going against Pierce and Downs, but a good way to boost their confidence. <a href=\"https://t.co/l6qtlIkdcQ\">https://t.co/l6qtlIkdcQ</a>— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) <a href=\"https://x.com/nerlens_/status/2082517393826369728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nBuckner Being Eased Back Into Action\n\n\nThe first 11-on-11 period appeared to be a walkthrough but other than that newcomer DT Colby Wooden — who was brought in from Green Bay in the Zaire Franklin trade — was taking the reps alongside Stewart. Colts are slowly but surely getting Buckner back into the swing of things.— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) <a href=\"https://x.com/nerlens_/status/2082504159706730550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nColts Safety Switching to Wideout \n\n\nReggie Wayne running his receivers through drills. You’ll notice No. 34, which is safety Ben Nikkel. 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The problem was that Jacas has a pre-existing injury for which the team wanted financial protection.As explained by Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, the Jacas contract has an injury waiver <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/28/sports/patriots-linebacker-gabe-jacas-contract/?event=event12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regarding his left knee</a>. The fact that he\'s on the non-football injury list suggests that his left knee injury has kept him from passing a pre-training camp physical.Per Volin, the first three years of Jacas\'s contract are fully guaranteed, along with roughly 17.5 percent of the fourth year. The injury waiver covers the 2027 and 2028 league years. It means that the injury guarantee doesn\'t cover the left knee in those two seasons.As a source with extensive knowledge regarding contract negotiations and injury waivers explained it to PFT, the unusual insertion of an injury waiver into a slotted rookie deal points to three possible explanations: (1) failing to disclose a medical condition at the Scouting Combine; (2) suffering an injury after the Scouting Combine and before the draft; or (3) sustaining an injury away from the team facility after the player was drafted.For Jacas, there weren\'t many alternatives to accepting the injury waiver. He could have refused to sign the contract including the injury waiver, sat out the year, and re-entered the draft. But what would that have gotten him? He most likely wouldn\'t have been drafted any higher in 2027, and he would have gone a year without playing football — and without getting paid.There\'s also a question of whether, if he suffered the injury while working out on his own after the Combine or after the draft, the Patriots should not have insisted on the injury waiver, since he was doing what he needed to do to stay in shape for football season. If, alternatively, Jacas suffered the injury in some other way, it becomes more reasonable to take the position that the guarantees for 2027 and 2028 don\'t apply to the damaged knee.Whatever the explanation, it\'s a rare situation. Teams draft players on an as-is basis. If they know or had reason to know about a player\'s injury history, that becomes a factor as to when he\'s picked. And if the Patriots had been insisting on an injury waiver for a condition that they knew or should have known about before picking him, Jacas, his agent, and the NFL Players Association should be making a stink about it.They aren\'t. Which points to one of the three explanations listed above. And which forced Jacas to either agree to the waiver and sign the deal he was offered, or to not play this year and roll the dice in the 2027 draft.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785375389;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1573;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d8f9388e971143408bd0ee9265e850d4\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Why is Chris Olave ‘holding in’ while Puka Nacua isn’t?\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/144719/rams-puka-nacua-chris-olave-saints\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"Chris Olave reported to New Orleans Saints training camp but is sitting out of team drills. He’s “holding in” in hopes of landing a new contract with the team. Olave is set to make nearly $15.5M this season in the final year of his rookie deal. Meanwhile Puka Nacua, who is also in a contract […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2954:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints and Puka Nacua #12 of the Los Angeles Rams embrace following the game at SoFi Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nChris Olave reported to New Orleans Saints training camp but is sitting out of team drills. He’s “holding in” in hopes of landing a new contract with the team. Olave is set to make nearly $15.5M this season in the final year of his rookie deal.\n\nMeanwhile Puka Nacua, who is also in a contract year, is active in training camp for the Los Angeles Rams. Despite having more career yards and receptions in fewer games played, Nacua will get paid just $5.75M this season. \n\nOlave is taking a more aggressive stand on his contract dispute despite making nearly $10M more than Nacua and as the less productive player.\n\nThat doesn’t make sense.\n\n\n \n \n Player\n Games\n Receptions\n Receiving Yards\n Receiving TDs\n \n \n \n \n Chris Olave\n 55\n 291\n 3,728\n 19\n \n \n Puka Nacua\n 44\n 313\n 4,191\n 19\n \n \n\n\n Data via Pro Football Reference.\n\n\n\nOf course, one major factor is that Nacua had his fair share of off-field issues last season that resulted in an offseason stint in rehabilitation. The Rams may want to see that he can keep his name out of the news from a negative standpoint before they pay him as a face of the franchise. Injuries are also a concern, but Nacua is on pace for one of the most productive starts to a receiver’s career in the history of the NFL. It would take a lot to derail his forthcoming massive payday.\n\nThe Rams preach the “we, then me” mentality. Nacua is embodying this mindset by participating in training camp and keeping his focus on football. LA has Super Bowl expectations and Nacua will need to play a major role to make good on those hopes.\n\nOlave’s situation is what you’d expect from a player on an underperforming team. He’s played more than a half season beyond Nacua and still produced inferior stats. The fifth-year option for first-round picks is designed for situations like this. Olave is being compensated fairly for someone at this stage of his career—his 2026 money is fully-guaranteed.\n\nIf either of these players has the right to hold in or out, it’s Nacua. While receivers are known for being divas, Nacua is doing his part to earn back his positive reputation.\n\nWhy in the world is Chris Olave “holding in” while Puka Nacua isn’t? 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Are they right?\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1vaevnd/the_sharps_are_buying_caleb_williams_above_market/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1198:\"I track completed trades across roughly 200K Sleeper dynasty leagues, and I flag managers with strong long term trade results, draft performance, and high win % separately. Caleb Williams has the widest gap between poll value and actual sale price of any premium player right now. The season: 19.2 PPG, 3,942 passing yards, 27 TD to 7 INT in year two under Ben Johnson. The market: his KTC value is ~7800. Over the last 180 days of real superflex trades he\'s cleared an average of about 73% above that, and the price paid has gone up every single month since February. The sharp managers: 59% of their Williams trades are buys, and they\'re paying about 9% over his going rate. Regular managers are on the opposite side, 57% sellers. He\'s also the centerpiece in nearly half of sharp acquisitions, meaning they\'re building trades around him rather than taking him as a throw in. The other side of it: my projection model has him finishing QB9 with only a modest increase in performance. If that\'s right, buyers at these prices are paying for a leap that may not come, and the sellers are the ones getting fair value. What are you doing with Caleb? submitted by /u/Snowkos [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1530:\"I track completed trades across roughly 200K Sleeper dynasty leagues, and I flag managers with strong long term trade results, draft performance, and high win % separately. Caleb Williams has the widest gap between poll value and actual sale price of any premium player right now. The season: 19.2 PPG, 3,942 passing yards, 27 TD to 7 INT in year two under Ben Johnson. The market: his KTC value is ~7800. Over the last 180 days of real superflex trades he\'s cleared an average of about 73% above that, and the price paid has gone up every single month since February. The sharp managers: 59% of their Williams trades are buys, and they\'re paying about 9% over his going rate. Regular managers are on the opposite side, 57% sellers. He\'s also the centerpiece in nearly half of sharp acquisitions, meaning they\'re building trades around him rather than taking him as a throw in. The other side of it: my projection model has him finishing QB9 with only a modest increase in performance. If that\'s right, buyers at these prices are paying for a leap that may not come, and the sellers are the ones getting fair value. 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It was an offense Bears fans have dreamed about, literally their whole lives. We thought we might have had a glimpse of an offense with Marc Trestman in 2013, but that quickly derailed. Matt Nagy gave up hope, but the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3520:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT,MICHIGAN-SEPTEMBER 14: Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images \n\nAs Bears fans, we all loved what we saw last year out of Ben Johnson. It was an offense Bears fans have dreamed about, literally their whole lives. We thought we might have had a glimpse of an offense with Marc Trestman in 2013, but that quickly derailed. Matt Nagy gave up hope, but the same collapse happened.\n\nBen Johnson is different. 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Ben was ranked first overall by at least one defensive coach, and the lowest he was on anyone’s rankings was 4th. The way the voting broke down, there were three names- Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, and Johnson- that clearly were ranked a cut above every other offensive play caller in the league.\n\nShanahan, like Johnson, was ranked first on at least one survey and no lower than fourth on any. He finished first overall. McVay also finished first on at least one survey, but his lowest ranking was sixth. Johnson, McVay, and Shanahan- two of those three names occupied the top two spots on every survey but one, where Josh McDaniels was ranked first on one person’s list.\n\nMatt LaFleur finished fourth, Liam Coen was fifth, Andy Reid was sixth, Shane Stichen was seventh, Josh McDaniels was eighth, Klint Kubiak finished ninth, and Mike McDaniel rounded out the top ten.\n\nIn the other receiving votes category were Sean Payton, Kevin O’Connell, Drew Petzing, Brian Schottenheim, Todd Monken, and Joe Brady.\n\nWhat this survey tells us in there is a new big three of offensive play callers in the league. That threesome is Johnson, Shanahan, and McVay. Shanny and McVay have been doing this a while; Johnson, however, is still ascending. The Bears have arguably the best play caller in the league, and it’s not impossible that he could claim the top spot in this survey as early as next year.\n\nBen Johnson is here, and the dividends are paying off already. 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Said Brady, \"I don\'t think you ever go into each game with a mindset of, \'This is how many carries he\'s going to have.\' But it does pile up throughout the season, and I give him a lot of credit. I would love to be able to get Ray (Davis), Ty (Johnson), Frank (Gore Jr.) those guys involved and I hope those opportunities come up this year. James was just playing at such a high level last year. And this year again we\'re looking at everything.\"\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:781:\"New coach Joe Brady acknowledged this week that Cook\'s workload was high after the running back took 309 carries over 17 regular-season games, and the coach discussed the potential of sharing the load a bit more this season, Chris Brown of the Bills\' official site reports. Said Brady, \"I don\'t think you ever go into each game with a mindset of, \'This is how many carries he\'s going to have.\' But it does pile up throughout the season, and I give him a lot of credit. I would love to be able to get Ray (Davis), Ty (Johnson), Frank (Gore Jr.) those guys involved and I hope those opportunities come up this year. James was just playing at such a high level last year. 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The Giants took the practice field for the first time Wednesday afternoon, and for their first training camp with Jaxson Dart as their starting quarterback. The media at large doesn’t think much of the Giants this year, with some feeling as though Big Blue is being […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5903:\"\n\n\n \n Jaxson Dart | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New York Giants 2026 training camp is underway.\n\nThe Giants took the practice field for the first time Wednesday afternoon, and for their first training camp with Jaxson Dart as their starting quarterback. \n\nThe media at large <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-power-rankings/166064/nfl-power-rankings-giants-begin-year-in-bottom-third\">doesn’t think much of the Giants this year</a>, with some feeling as though Big Blue is being disrespected. Whether or not those feelings are justified is a debate for another time. For his part, Dart is coming into training camp with a chip on his shoulder.\n\n“Because,” he said, “we didn’t have a good year last year. I can’t wait for this upcoming year. This whole offseason I’ve just been waiting to get back with the guys. I really like where we’re at. We’ve got to continue to grow.”\n\nDart certainly also included himself in the collective “we”. He acknowledges that while there were great moments last year, he needs to build off of them.\n\n“There’s a lot that I’ve got to still learn,” he said. “There are reps of things that I haven’t really had a ton of experience doing. I’m taking it day by day. I’m trying to keep everything around me simple. From the things that I give my attention to, to my daily and study habits. That’s just me trying to continue to grow because I saw what it was like last year for a tough season. It was new for my career. I want to make sure that doesn’t happen again. So, just continuing to take the next steps and really pour myself into my teammates and my coaches.”\n\n“There are a few things mechanically that are different,” he added later, speaking about the parts of the offense that are played under center. “Probably just the biggest thing is a little bit of footwork landmarks in the pocket. But we’ve repped the hell out of it, I’m feeling really good with the track that we’re on and I’m feeling comfortable.”\n\nThat comfort will likely be aided by the return of wide receiver Malik Nabers, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/166152/malik-nabers-training-camp-knee-rehab-day-1-training-camp\">who took part in the individual wide receiver drills</a>. Dart didn’t have much time with Nabers last year, and he’s looking forward to having a more consistent explosive element as well as the return of running back Cam Skattebo.\n\n“It makes me really excited, that’s for sure,” Dart said. “In the short time that we had, as me and Skatt were rookies, there was a lot of energy, there were a lot of explosives, and that’s what kind of player he is. He brings a completely different element to an offense. So, I’m really looking forward to the future, getting him back healthy, because I think the sky is the limit for what we can do.”\n\nDart also spoke glowingly of veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Not only has Dart acknowledged the presence that Beckham brings to the team, but also the veteran leadership and team-first mentality.\n\n“I’m definitely excited about O,” he said. “I think the big thing is you never know how somebody’s going to respond from having that time off coming back. I think that his ability to pour into his teammates – and you would think a lot of times when there’s a big comeback that it’s about the individual himself, but he’s really just about the teammates, the guys around him. I’ve loved having him here so far. He’s just a great guy. He’s a great leader. He’s had the ultimate experience of the highs and the lows, and I think that the more that you’re able to communicate with him, get perspectives from him, with him also being, obviously, a really good player, is huge for our team.”\n\nDart mentioned “growth” multiple times speaking with the media. New head coach John Harbaugh will be the man tending to, and guiding, that growth. Dart helped to lure Harbaugh to East Rutherford, and the two have seemingly hit it off.\n\n“I love Harbs,” Dart said. “Just his intensity, his love for the game, his leadership. There are a lot of things that stand out as to why he’s been so successful in this league. All of us are just focused on buying in and taking the necessary steps for all of us to grow each and every day. Just super pumped for right now and continuing to move forward with him.”\n\nExperience and accolades aside, Harbaugh is a pretty significant departure from Brian Daboll. Where Daboll was an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at heart, Harbaugh truly tries to be a “head coach” who oversees the whole team.\n\n“Right now, he’s very observant,” Dart said. “He’s very observant from every single facet. From the offense, to the defense, the special teams. He has his hand in every single one of them, of his expectations. Things that he likes. I just think the really cool thing is he’s so open to communication, from the coaching staff to the players. I think that’s just been really cool to have that openness, no ego. 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He would like nothing better than to make it his final stop.\"I <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/quinnen-williams-extension-talks-cowboys-winning-22365695.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">definitely want to be here</a> for the long haul,\" Williams said Wednesday, via Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas Morning News. \"I definitely would love being here for the long haul, but I want to win, and that\'s really the only thing I\'m focused on is winning and getting this defense into the groove where we can win football games for this team.\"His price likely went up after Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter recently signed a four-year, $152 million deal following Jeffery Simmons\' three-year, $105.8 million extension with the Titans.\"It\'s pretty cool to see the guys get paid,\" Williams said.Williams didn\'t know that the Cowboys had preliminary talks with his agent this offseason. He reiterated that he is focused only on helping the Cowboys win.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785367904;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7588;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Javonte Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6118;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinnen Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1581;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"facfd1df7d90809d3c7b47c5673477bf\";s:5:\"title\";s:92:\"Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles isn’t worried about ‘distractions’ heading into camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:171:\"https://www.bucsnation.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-training-camp/68031/buccaneers-head-coach-todd-bowles-isnt-worried-about-distractions-baker-mayfield-vita-vea-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:373:\"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened training camp with two contract situations hanging over the organization, but head coach Todd Bowles does not expect either to derail the team’s preparation. Quarterback Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract after extension talks failed to produce an agreement. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Vita Vea has reportedly […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2377:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 29: Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with head coach Todd Bowles during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center on July 29, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened training camp with two contract situations hanging over the organization, but head coach Todd Bowles does not expect either to derail the team’s preparation.\n\nQuarterback Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract after extension talks failed to produce an agreement. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Vita Vea has reportedly requested a trade following his unsuccessful push for a new deal.\n\nBut Bowles is focused on what goes on at the practice facility for now.\n\n“Well, there [are] players every year [that] you’re going to have them [with]. These happen to be two of our biggest players,” <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/todd-bowles-theres-always-distractions-these-happen-to-be-two-of-our-biggest-players\">Bowles said</a>. “We haven’t had two of our biggest in a while, but we’ve had players every year. It just hasn’t been of that magnitude. But, it’s always about football. There [are] always going to be distractions just like there are on game day. There are going to be sudden changes and there are going to be sudden changes on the field. We have a very professional and mature group with a lot of leadership there, starting with Baker. So, he makes sure that’s separate. He makes sure the team knows that’s separate. Like I said, we’re not going to make this training camp about what he signed or what he didn’t sign or it being his contract year. We’re just going to play ball.”\n\nBowles acknowledging that Mayfield and Vea are two of Tampa Bay’s most important players, he’s also acknowledging the circumstances are larger than the typical training-camp issue. 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He recorded 23 receptions and 348 yards for the Chanticleers.\n\n\nSeattle is a little bit banged up at wide receiver at the moment. Jake Bobo left Monday’s practice with an undisclosed leg injury, while Irv Charles has been absent from the last couple of practices after he picked up a knock on Sunday.\n\nDuplessis also returned a handful of kicks and punts in his lone season at Delaware, with one punt run back for a touchdown. He also had this highlight reel one-handed catch against Delaware State.\n\n\nCatch of the year ⁉️🤯 <a href=\"https://t.co/2TfSBLRMJp\">pic.twitter.com/2TfSBLRMJp</a>— Delaware Football (@Delaware_FB) <a href=\"https://x.com/Delaware_FB/status/1961811057191665742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2025</a>\n\n\nIncidentally, some more info has been shed on McIntosh’s release. He started training camp on the PUP list after tearing his ACL last year. 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Free agent acquisition Christian Kirk <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/christian-kirk-out-of-49ers-practice-with-a-calf-strain\">has also been sidelined due to a calf injury</a>, although that doesn’t seem to be as big of a deal. It’s still no surprise that the 49ers have brought in a trio of wide receivers for tryouts, including a familiar name to Seattle Seahawks fans…\n\nYes, Dee Eskridge remains a free agent with training camp underway for all 32 NFL teams. The Seahawks’ top draft choice (in the second round) of the 2021 NFL Draft was most recently with the Miami Dolphins after he was waived by Seattle in 2024. Through 19 games in Miami, Eskridge caught seven passes for 106 yards and returned 33 kicks for 872 yards.\n\nWe know Eskridge’s Seahawks story well enough to not deeply rehash what transpired. Injuries (including a scary concussion in the 2021 season opener) affected Eskridge’s availability, and when he did play he was mostly a non-factor.\n\nOn the plus side, Eskridge’s two biggest highlights both came against the 49ers. His only NFL touchdown came in Seattle’s 30-23 win against San Francisco in 2021.\n\n\nThe first of many for <a href=\"https://x.com/allaroundplays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@allaroundplays</a>. 📺 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/SFvsSEA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SFvsSEA</a> on CBS <a href=\"https://t.co/me7fAiCDtk\">pic.twitter.com/me7fAiCDtk</a>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks/status/1467631665191157761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 5, 2021</a>\n\n\nHe also had his career-long kick return of 66 yards in an otherwise disastrous Thanksgiving night in 2023.\n\n\nA 66-yard return for Dee Eskridge! <a href=\"https://t.co/ulHUJRntmu\">pic.twitter.com/ulHUJRntmu</a>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks/status/1727863325240016940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 24, 2023</a>\n\n\nIf Eskridge does sign with the 49ers, that means two of the three Seahawks picks from the 2021 draft will have eventually found themselves in San Francisco. 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Crosby admits, though, that the chip might be a bit bigger than in past seasons.The Ravens agreed to trade for him before reneging because of long-term concerns about Crosby\'s surgically repaired left knee. He missed two games last season to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus.“Of course, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7478526/2026/07/29/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-practice-report/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">there’s added motivation</a>,” Crosby said, via Sam Warren of TheAthletic.com. “It’s beautiful at the same time. I love being doubted. I love being told I can’t do something because I’ll go to the end of the world to make it happen.”Crosby fully participated in the Raiders\' opening training camp practice after spending the offseason program rehabbing. Thus, Wednesday marked his first practice since December.“It’s a blessing, man,” Crosby said. “I love this game. 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The good news for the QB competition, no matter what drama might be stirred up, like the Jerry Jeudy livestream, is the quality of the relationship between […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3125:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 09: Shedeur Sanders #2 and Taylen Green #15 of the Cleveland Browns watch a drill during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 09, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nNot a lot will be decided on <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128988/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-1-welcome-to-2026-as-deshaun-watson-throws-two-picks\">Day 1 of Cleveland Browns training camp</a>, especially when it comes to the quarterback competition <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128305/cleveland-browns-how-qb-training-camp-battle-will-play-out-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\">between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders</a>. The good news for the QB competition, no matter what <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128825/jerry-jeudy-video-drama-qb-competition-browns-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\">drama might be stirred up, like the Jerry Jeudy livestream</a>, is the quality of the relationship between Watson and Sanders.\n\nLast year, while Kevin Stefanski was still the head coach of the Browns, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/111582/browns-2026-plans-qb-deshaun-watson-contract-role-shedeur-sanders-nfl-draft\">a report came out that Watson’s role in supporting and mentoring Sanders would lead to his return for the 2026 season</a>. At that point, few believed Watson would actually get a chance to start again in Cleveland, but a lot of things changed, including Stefanski being fired and Todd Monken taking over as head coach.\n\nAfter the first day of training camp, Sanders is now taking on the mentor role with rookie QB Taylen Green, it seems:\n\n\nShedeur Sanders staying after practice with rookie QB Taylen Green. Practice reps are limited this summer for the sixth-round pick amid a QB competition and crowded room. <a href=\"https://t.co/KpGJmnsrgc\">pic.twitter.com/KpGJmnsrgc</a>— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/2082545464914681995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nGreen wasn’t the only one getting extra work in after practice:\n\n\nShedeur Sanders working with Taylen Green for a little extra work after practice. 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Since then, Clowney has played for three different teams (Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys), each for one season. \n\nClowney’s one season with the Ravens overlapped with now-Browns HC Todd Monken, but the way Clowney departed <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128994/potentially-shocking-reunion-jadeveon-clowney-back-to-the-browns-visit-on-wednesday\">made his visit to Berea a shocking one on Tuesday</a> with GM Andrew Berry still in place from his first stint. \n\nWith 23.5 sacks over the last three seasons, Clowney has seen a resurgence in his pass rush production but has remained on the NFL free agent market despite a solid year for the Cowboys in 2025. According to Jordan Schultz, Cleveland has at least one other competitor for Clowney’s services:\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> hosted DE Jadeveon Clowney on a visit today, which was considered successful, and the two sides will remain in contact as they have for weeks. My understanding is there’s also an NFC West team in the mix that is very interested in Clowney, per sources. It’s unclear… <a href=\"https://t.co/rLj8IMJ0Dv\">pic.twitter.com/rLj8IMJ0Dv</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2082578851306053851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nGiven his possible poor relationship with Garrett, the Los Angeles Rams can probably be crossed off the list. The Arizona Cardinals are in the midst of a full rebuild, making a dessert signing unlikely. The defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are always competing for the playoffs and always looking to add pass rush help; one is likely the team Schultz is referencing.\n\nAaron Wilson later noted that the Seahawks were indeed that team and added the Houston Texans to the list:\n\n\nFormer top overall <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft</a> pick, three-time Pro Bowl edge Jadeveon Clowney visited <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> today and has interest from <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> among several other teams as his market continues to grow, per league sources Clowney lives and trains in Houston and told <a href=\"https://x.com/KPRC2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KPRC2</a> this… <a href=\"https://t.co/kSeRPpKttk\">https://t.co/kSeRPpKttk</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/99FSbWzW1I\">pic.twitter.com/99FSbWzW1I</a>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/2082597224039567438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nClowney was drafted by Houston and spent his first five seasons there, he also played for Seattle, in 2019.\n\nSince departing the Browns, Clowney’s contracts have not been significant. 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Falcons training camp Day 1 report ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep383\";s:4:\"link\";s:182:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-training-camp/94687/falcons-training-camp-2026-day-1-report-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix-injury-nfl-ft-joe-patrick-falcoholic-live-ep383\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"The Falcons began training camp today with a flurry of news, most of it at the quarterback position. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss Day 1’s events, including both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. dealing with injuries to start camp, Bijan Robinson’s absence, the players beginning the season […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2480:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Jack Strand #18 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during training camp at IBM Performance Field on July 29, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Falcons began training camp today with a flurry of news, most of it at the quarterback position. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss Day 1’s events, including both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. dealing with injuries to start camp, Bijan Robinson’s absence, the players beginning the season on PUP, and a whole lot more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live!\n\nWatch the stream below or on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive\">YouTube</a>\n\nYou can also listen to all of our video shows in an audio-only podcast format, available on all your favorite podcast platforms or by using the player below. 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You can also access the show using your smart TV or device using the YouTube app for the real big-screen experience!\n\nWe hope you enjoy the show! If you have comments, we’d love to hear them. Send them to us on Twitter (@FalcoholicLive), leave them below, or e-mail the show at falcoholiclive@gmail.com.\n\nThanks for watching!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785362400;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons analysis\";i:1;s:22:\"Atlanta Falcons roster\";i:2;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11559;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Penix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8154;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brian Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";s:9:\"watchlist\";s:9:\"player_id\";i:13602;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jack Strand\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1592;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5058ea4a23b8be1c46be062e8dcbc621\";s:5:\"title\";s:102:\"Fernando Mendoza College Football Playoff versus Oregon, Part XV of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania\";s:4:\"link\";s:161:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/135058/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-college-football-playoff-oregon\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"We’re nearing the end of Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series, diving into the second-to-last game of Fernando Mendoza’s 2025 season with a College Football Playoff contest against Oregon. Indiana cruised to a 56-22 victory due in part to an efficient outing from the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft. The Las […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13998:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 09: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers rushes the ball against the Oregon Ducks in the second half during the CFP Semifinal Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by CFP/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe’re nearing the end of <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134946\">Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series</a>, diving into the second-to-last game of <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134853\">Fernando Mendoza’s 2025 season</a> with a College Football Playoff contest against Oregon. Indiana cruised to a 56-22 victory due in part to an efficient outing from the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft.\n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback completed <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401769074\">17 of 20 pass attempts (85.0%) for 177 yards and five touchdowns</a> with no interceptions during his second matchup of the season against the Ducks. With a dominant performance from the Hoosiers as a whole, the team didn’t need its quarterback to play hero ball and drop deep shot after deep shot. Instead, this outing was more about Mendoza’s accuracy and game management. \n\n\nSomething I\'d like to see Fernando Mendoza improve on is knowing when a play is dead. He gets strip-sacked here and is still loose with the ball before taking another sack <a href=\"https://t.co/1ZqZeFXa1q\">pic.twitter.com/1ZqZeFXa1q</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079973774057959588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nThat being said, this game did highlight one area of improvement when it comes to the Heisman Trophy winner’s game management skills: knowing when a play is dead. \n\nIt’s third and long in the clip above, and Indiana’s right tackle gets beaten around the edge pretty quickly. Meanwhile, Mendoza starts his read on the left side of the progression, so he doesn’t see and doesn’t feel the pressure coming, resulting in a strip sack. Luckily, the ball bounces in his favor to avoid the turnover, and he scrambles to keep the play alive.\n\nStill, nothing is open while the pass-rush is coming and closing in on the quarterback. He tries to evade another defender but sticks the ball out, putting it in harm’s way before taking another sack on the wrong side of the 50-yard line. Luckily, Mendoza didn’t cough up the rock a second time, but he was certainly playing with fire with poor ball security.\n\nNow, a sack isn’t a terrible result here since it was third down and the Hoosiers’ kicker had a <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/5078315/nico-radicic\">career-long field goal of just 46 yards</a> and never even attempted a 50-yarder. For context, it would be about a 55-yard field goal from the 37-yard-line. The bigger issue here is the lack of ball security, especially after getting a friendly bounce on the strip-sack.\n\nThis can happen a lot with young quarterbacks, where they need to learn to recognize when a play is dead. Once Mendoza leaves the pocket, sees no one open and has several defenders chasing after him, it’s time to either throw the ball away or just go down and take the sack without extending the ball away from his body. In the NFL, the former is the right decision since kickers have much better range and 55-yarders have almost become routine in today’s game. \n\n\nSimilar on this one. Yes, it\'s 3rd down, he has to get the 1st and can\'t slide, but just dive and go down at the sticks <a href=\"https://t.co/N8i4V2EA8o\">pic.twitter.com/N8i4V2EA8o</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079980946472996879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe’ll take a look at a similar play here, only it’s a run, and the issue is strictly about understanding when the play is dead rather than avoiding making a bad play worse.\n\nIt’s third and long again, and it’s about the same area of the field as the previous clip. Oregon does another good job in coverage, taking away all options from the quarterback, so he takes off and runs. \n\nNow, it’s understandable that Mendoza doesn’t slide. He has to pick up the first down, and there are two defenders right in front of the marker. So, if he slides to avoid contact, the ball will be placed around the 30-yard-line or likely short of the sticks. However, what he can do is dive, and that should get the job done.\n\nInstead, Mendoza runs between the defenders and does manage to break a tackle. But after that, he tries to hit a spin move on a second tackle attempt and ends up getting the ball punched out by another pursuing defender. The Hoosiers clearly had luck on their side this evening as an offensive lineman manages to fall on the ball to avoid a disaster, meaning the quarterback was playing with fire again.\n\nAnother factor at play here is that the No. 1 pick needs to understand how he’s built. He isn’t Michael Vick, Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen who can make people miss in the open field and break tackles. Mendoza can be a threat with his legs at the next level, but he’s much more of a “take what the defense gives you” type of runner for NFL standards rather than the dynamic playmaker he’s trying to be on this play. \n\nAlso, beyond the fumble, there’s an element of Mendoza avoiding taking an unnecessary hit. At the end of the day, having a healthy quarterback is more important than picking up a few extra yards on one run.\n\n\nNice find by Fernando Mendoza to hit Sarratt on the backside of the read for a TD <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/rMvlNKEPho\">pic.twitter.com/rMvlNKEPho</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079990490393678234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nBut on the positive end of the game management spectrum, the Heisman Trophy winner did have a few impressive reads that didn’t lead to many yards on the stat sheet but did make a big impact on the game.\n\nIt’s third and three in the rep above, and the Hoosiers dial up a smash concept on the short side of the field, where the slot receiver runs a corner route and the outside receiver motions into a stacked set before running a curl route in the front of the end zone. Based on the slot receiver’s hard outside release off the line of scrimmage, it looks like the offense is trying to set up a pick or rub route for an easy touchdown to the outside receiver. \n\nHowever, Oregon’s cornerback does a good job of avoiding it to cover the short curl route, so Mendoza moves onto the backside of the progression. Granted, the corner route does come open on his initial read. But nickelback is on top of the receiver initially, and if this is a designed pick play, the corner route is more of a decoy than truly part of the progression.\n\nRegardless, Mendoza gets his head around and notices that Elijah Sarratt is matched up with a safety in man coverage after a switch release. Sarratt wins and manages to create separation in the back of the end zone, so the quarterback hits him with a fastball that’s right in the bread basket for a touchdown. That’s a good read, accuracy and velocity on the throw, all for a three-yard touchdown.\n\n\nFernando Mendoza with a money back-shoulder to throw Sarratt open and beat tight coverage<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/22HvNjXS6f\">pic.twitter.com/22HvNjXS6f</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079994525662191977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nSticking with the Mendoza-Sarratt connection, those two were money on back-shoulder throws all season, and this one might be the best of the bunch.\n\nIndiana comes out in a two-by-two formation while Oregon responds by playing man coverage. With the tight end on the short side of the field running a crossing route, Sarratt has a one-on-one opportunity against press coverage. He doesn’t win at the line of scrimmage, and the cornerback is in his hip throughout the route, though, meaning this is tight coverage with no separation.\n\nHowever, that’s where the back-shoulder throw/catch becomes the ultimate equalizer. Mendoza puts the ball in a perfect spot—outside or toward the sideline and placed where the receiver can catch it, but the corner can’t get to it—and Sarratt makes a good/late adjustment to beat the coverage. That’s pretty much the definition of “throwing a guy open”, and even pass interference can’t save the corner on this rep.\n\n\nNFL-level throw from Fernando Mendoza -Far hash to opposite sideline -Anticipates Becker getting open on the out vs. inside leverage -Accurate to beat the coverage for a 1st<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/rrzxQ1wlCG\">pic.twitter.com/rrzxQ1wlCG</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079998985746670004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nContinuing with the theme of Mendoza’s accuracy beating good coverage, the play above is a legitimate NFL-level throw.\n\nThe Hoosiers come out in a three-by-one formation, and Oregon responds by playing quarters. Technically, this is a four-deep, two-under fire zone since the SAM linebacker blitzes. But the coverage is a quarters concept since there are four defenders on the third level of the defense and they’re executing a man- or pattern-matching coverage.\n\nThat means the outside receivers have one-on-one matchups with the outside cornerbacks, who are essentially in man coverage with no other threats in their respective areas. Both wideouts run deep out routes, and there is an opportunity for Mendoza to try and take advantage of Sarratt (bottom of the screen) on a one-on-one opportunity again. But go back to the start of the play and notice what leverage the two corners are playing with.\n\nThe corner covering Sarratt has outside leverage while the corner over Charlie Becker (No. 80, top of the screen) has inside leverage. After taking in that pre-snap information, Mendoza knows that Becker has the better chance of getting open toward the sideline since his corner is lined up inside of him. On top of that, the defender stays inside post-snap.\n\nSo, the quarterback anticipates that the receiver will be open by starting his throwing motion before Becker gets out of the break. At the catchpoint, Mendoza’s combination of arm strength and accuracy becomes a factor, throwing from the opposite hash mark to the far sideline with the ball staying on a line and hitting the wideout in stride while being high and far enough outside that the cornerback can’t make a play on it. \n\nThat’s a throw that will translate well on Sundays.\n\n\nLove this read and throw from Fernando Mendoza Sees the FS stays in the MOF post-snap, knows he has Becker 1on1 vs press coverage, gets his head around and drops a dime on the go ball for a TD<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/RwqCsYjBP1\">pic.twitter.com/RwqCsYjBP1</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2080005720465162612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe’ll wrap up with a play that steps outside of the “game manager” theme, as it’s a dime of a deep shot down the field.\n\nThe Ducks try to get tricky pre-snap by showing a two-high coverage with the Hoosiers coming out in a three-by-one formation. But the defense ends up rolling the boundary safety (top of the screen, here) down when the offense motions the tight end to get into a two-by-two set. Notice how the field/free safety didn’t budge, though. \n\nClearly, Oregon wanted to favor the passing strength since Indiana has two wide receivers on the wide side of the field. So, they left the free safety on the midline, setting up Becker with a one-on-one opportunity on the boundary. He beats press coverage at the line of scrimmage and wins on the go route to be open for a touchdown.\n\nMeanwhile, Mendoza gets the snap and immediately takes his eyes to the free safety, confirming that the defender is staying in the middle of the field. Then, the quarterback snaps his head around to the opposite sideline and sees the receiver has a step on the cornerback. Finally, he lets it rip and puts the ball where Becker can go up and get it for the score.\n\nGreat read, great arm strength, and great accuracy—the trifecta!\n\n\n\nUp next is the conclusion of Mendoza Mania, as we’ll dive into the National Champion’s performance on the big stage against Miami. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785361620;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Las Vegas Raiders Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Las Vegas Raiders Draft\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1593;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2f47436cef24275efb0dadceaf666bf9\";s:5:\"title\";s:87:\"Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Jalen Hurts and new offense show encouraging signs\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178116/eagles-training-camp-practice-notes-jalen-hurts-and-new-offense-show-encouraging-signs\";s:11:\"description\";s:366:\"Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice notes are back, baby! Today marked the Birds’ first summer practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. It wasn’t padded and it lasted for about 70 minutes*. Here’s what I observed at the Jefferson Health Training Complex (formerly NovaCare). EAGLES PRACTICE NOTES UP NEXT: The Eagles practice again tomorrow starting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11785:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks out of a weight room for the start of training camp at Jefferson Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nPhiladelphia Eagles training camp practice notes are back, baby! Today marked the Birds’ first summer practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. It wasn’t padded and it lasted for about 70 minutes*. Here’s what I observed at the Jefferson Health Training Complex (<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/170651/philadelphia-eagles-headquarters-has-a-new-name\">formerly NovaCare</a>).\n\nEAGLES PRACTICE NOTES\n\n\nJALEN HURTS UPDATE: Just like the headline says, there were encouraging signs from the Eagles’ quarterback and the team’s new offense. Was it perfect? No, it wasn’t. There were drops. There were procedural penalties, as Lane Johnson brought up during his post-practice press conference. But this offense looked much more functional than the version that was largely dominated by Vic Fangio’s defense during the team’s spring practices.\n\nThere were a lot of under center play action looks. Hurts made some quality on-time completions in these situations. I wonder if under center play action helps Hurts’ timing because there’s more pressure to deliver the ball not knowing if a defender is bearing down on him while his back is turned to the defense, as opposed to him perhaps holding the ball too long while operating from shotgun and being able to see the defense at all times. Just a thought.\n\n\n\nHurts made a good number of completions over the middle of the field, to which I saw a lot of “But I was told he couldn’t do that!” reactions. To that I’d say, the criticism hasn’t reasonably been about Hurts’ capability in that regard, though, as much as it has been about the frequency of his attempts between the numbers. Regardless, it was good to see him frequently target that portion of the field on Wednesday.\n\nHurts had good back-to-back completions to Dontayvion Wicks and DeVonta Smith for moderate gains. The throw to Smith beat Quinyon Mitchell in coverage (update: see video below!)\n\n\n\nThe highlight play of practice was Hurts hitting a diving Darius Cooper over the middle with an anticipatory throw against tight coverage. \n\n\n\n\n\nNot the first time I’ve said it this offseason and certainly not the first offseason I’ve said the following but it really does seem like Hurts is targeting running backs more often than usual. Answering a question about pass protection duties after practice, Saquon Barkley alluded to having a bigger role as a pass-catcher. So, maybe there’s really something to this?! Have to see it in the real games to fully believe it. \n\n\n\nI thought Hurts’ post-practice press conference was good. He included a line about “100 alignment, zero entitlement” in addition to speaking about an emphasis on “discipline and unity.” Was Hurts solely taking shots at A.J. Brown? I don’t believe that to be the case. But it’s probably more than zero percent about Brown. Hurts is very intentional and I think he’s preaching the right messages as he continues to take on a bigger leadership role every year.\n\n\n\nStock up! \n\n\n\n\n\nFeels good to be seeing this again 🤌 <a href=\"https://t.co/GdCUhyA6CP\">pic.twitter.com/GdCUhyA6CP</a>— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) <a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles/status/2082606963536363872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJalen Hurts said he’s emphasizing “discipline and unity” with his teammates as the Eagles begin training camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/lNQ9dqYusg\">pic.twitter.com/lNQ9dqYusg</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2082497832783618368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJalen Hurts is rocking some bright cleats to start training camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/J4DXxmR60J\">pic.twitter.com/J4DXxmR60J</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2082465592586457446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI am trying not to overreact to what we’ve seen in practice settings thus far but it’s hard not to buy the Eagles’ offense looking stylistically different under Sean Mannion this season. Obviously, we need to see it carry over to the real games, and it’s the results of those differences that matter most.\n\n\n\nSean Mannion hands on working with the Eagles’ QBs. <a href=\"https://t.co/D61ad6QBPk\">pic.twitter.com/D61ad6QBPk</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2082471805483126930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe general vibe of the team seems to be pretty positive! Which is somewhat to be expected at this time of year when optimism is abound. Still, things feel good, which is good! And therefore not bad. You can’t get this kind of high-level analysis anywhere else. \n\n\n\nEAGLES INJURY UPDATES: The Eagles officially placed <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178083/jonathan-greenard-eagles-pup-list-to-start-training-camp\">Jonathan Greenard on the active/PUP list</a> prior to practice. Howie Roseman revealed that the veteran edge rusher suffered a pectoral strain while lifting weights. He added that it is “not a long-term injury; nothing to be concerned about.” The rest of the roster is apparently healthy, which is huge! (Though I did not explicitly see Drew Kendall taking part in team drills, which was also the case at times in the spring. But maybe I just missed him being in there.) Jalen Carter, Makai Lemon, and Jihaad Campbell were notably back in action after missing time during OTAs/minicamp. Important to see.\n\n\n\n2026 DRAFT CLASS UPDATES: Lemon made some short catches via Hurts passes, nothing flashy. Eli Stowers was invisible to me just like he was in the spring (<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HFOsMhZgx2XW08JYES5O7\">speaking together on a practice recap episode of the Go Birds! podcast</a>, Eliot Shorr-Parks said he only noticed Stowers when he bobbled a short catch). Markel Bell continues to rep at second-team right tackle. Cole Payton made some good throws, more on that later. Micah Morris repped with the third-team offensive line. Didn’t really notice Cole Wisniewski, Uar Bernard, or Keyshawn James-Newby do much. \n\n\n\nAll aboard the Tank Bigsby hype train. The Eagles’ No. 2 running back saw some run with the first-team offense (behind Saquon Barkley, of course) and stood out on two plays. The first was a long run up the middle where he fought through “contact” and looked explosive. The second was a catch-and-run that he set up by coming back to the ball and cutting upfield in a way that shook his defender to get yards after the catch. The dude clearly has juice. They’ve gotta find ways to get him involved. \n\n\n\nDontayvion Wicks dropped a Hurts pass that Quinyon Mitchell may have gotten a hand on. Wicks has struggled with drops in the past, so, it would be good to see him avoid those issues in camp. \n\n\n\nGood to see the aforementioned Darius Cooper make some good catches. It was a quiet spring for him but, as I’ve said, he comes alive in the summer. Just like he did last year. \n\n\n\nSAFETY BATTLE: Marcus Epps took the first first-team safety reps in nickel defense (Cooper DeJean is the first-team safety next to Andrew Mukuba in base). But Michael Carter II also saw some time with the starters in place of Epps. \n\n\n\nBACKUP QUARTERBACK BATTLE: The QB2 competition we saw in the spring is rolling on to camp. Tanner McKee took the first set of second-team reps, including in the pre-practice walkthrough portion. But McKee and Andy Dalton frequently rotated with the backups. McKee didn’t do anything that made my notes while Dalton made some positive completions to a leaping Johnny Wilson and Hollywood Brown in stride on a quick slant. \n\n\n\nMore on QB4, who saw limited action with the third-team offense. Cole Payton made a ballsy attempt over the middle to a contested Quez Watkins, who made the grab in 7-on-7. On the final play of practice, Payton completed a downfield pass to Britain Covey, who was able to find the end zone after the catch. Good to see that Payton doesn’t look scared to pull the trigger, as can be the case with some rookie quarterbacks. Payton is slowly but surely building the case for the Eagles to keep him as a developmental option. \n\n\n\nDameon Pierce had a long run at one point. Could be the favorite to be RB4, likely on the practice squad, although the Eagles did keep four running backs last season. \n\n\n\nThe second-team offensive line I saw: LT Fred Johnson, LG Michael Jordan, C Jake Majors, RG Myles Hinton, Markel Bell. \n\n\n\nThird-team offensive line: LT John Ojukwu, LG Hollin Pierce, C Willie Lampkin, RG Micah Morris, RT Cameron Williams. \n\n\n\nAs you may have noticed, there wasn’t a ton to say about the defense today. The biggest standout from that side of the ball was Jalyx Hunt, who had some quality wins against Jordan Mailata. Good sign that Hunt is ready to make another leap from Year 2 to Year 3 after doing so from Year 1 to Year 2. \n\n\n\nEagles 2025 draft pick Ty Robinson was repping on the third-team defensive line, lining up next to undrafted rookie Zion Wilson and the incredibly inexperienced Uar Bernard. Doesn’t seem like a good sign for his stock. (<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177761/eagles-film-review-this-is-a-huge-offseason-for-ty-robinson\">RELATED READING — Eagles Film Review: This is a huge offseason for Ty Robinson</a>.)\n\n\n\nMakai Lemon, Britain Covey, and Elijah Moore were the three players fielding punt returns during special teams drills. \n\n\n\nJERSEY NUMBER UPDATES: Jihaad Campbell moving from No. 30 to No. 11 has been officially confirmed. DB Shaun Wade, who was <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/176764/eagles-reportedly-sign-another-ufl-player\">signed out of the UFL</a>, has taken over No. 30. Other newer additions: EDGE A.J. Epenesa is No. 57, OG Michael Jordan is No. 79, WR Erik Ezukanma is No. 49, DT Zion Wilson is No. 78 (shared with Myles Hinton). Official #JerseyNumberAnalytics stance: Ezukanma and Wilson are cooked. Wade is on the roster bubble but leaning off. Epenesa’s number is perfectly fine and Jordan’s is actually good (formerly worn by the likes of Brandon Brooks and Todd Herremans), especially for being signed so late in the offseason.\n\n\n\nI can’t say I expected someone to be wearing an Uar Bernard jersey at practice. It was a young fan wearing a kelly green youth uniform. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that they’re not related. \n\n\n\n*Some people seem to think it’s weird when I say “70 minutes” instead of one hour and ten minutes. The former just seems more efficient to me. Fewer characters to type, fewer words to speak out loud. Do you think it’s weird or nah? \n\n\n\nDeVonta Smith and company getting some ball security work in. <a href=\"https://t.co/7D010WK8F3\">pic.twitter.com/7D010WK8F3</a>— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton/status/2082471581465415974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nUP NEXT: The Eagles practice again tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM Eastern. 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Veteran Alohi Gilman, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens, is that player ahead of the 2026 season. Throughout the offseason, Gilman has been open about […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4732:\"\n\n\n \n ST. JOSEPH, MO - JULY 29: Alohi Gilman #17 walks to the field before practice during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on July 29, 2026 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo seems to always have a tried-and-true safety to lean on when assembling the defense in St. Joe at training camp. Veteran Alohi Gilman, formerly of the <a href=\"https://boltsfromtheblue.com\">Los Angeles Chargers</a> and <a href=\"https://baltimorebeatdown.com\">Baltimore Ravens</a>, is that player ahead of the 2026 season.\n\nThroughout the offseason, Gilman has been open about the learning curve he is experiencing in his first year with the Chiefs. After the first practice of this year’s camp, he acknowledged he is gaining ground while putting his new setting into perspective.\n\n“The coaches here are great; they are phenomenal,” Gilman said to reporters at the podium. “I’ve never been around this steady of a group coaching-wise who has this much experience and wisdom. The connection is there, easily, where they’re able to get all the questions that I have, which is a lot, taken care of.”\n\nGilman’s side note on the volume of questions he has for the Chiefs’ coaching staff was a serious point.\n\n“Every chance I got, I was trying to get an answer to a question,” Gilman explained about his offseason. “I would meet with coaches before, after, call them late at night as much as I could to learn because coach Spags expects a lot out of us and I’ve got a lot of work to go.”\n\n“I’ve got a big jump ahead I’m going to take.”\n\nAhead of his seventh NFL season, Gilman understands that the quickest way to assimilate in Kansas City is to build chemistry with his teammates in the secondary. When he elaborated on that point, he pointed out a unique trait of the Chiefs’ young defensive backfield.\n\n“This group is a little bit more quiet, I’d say,” Gilman said. “Compared to other defensive-back personalities that I’ve been around.”\n\nGilman alluded to the fact that it has been hard to get some of his new teammates out of their shells, but he is making the effort to help them do so.\n\n“I would take them out to dinner every week during OTAs… little stuff like that,” Gilman shared. “They’re a great group; I love every single one of them, they’ve welcomed me with open arms, and [they’re] just hard workers, straight to the point, kind of like me: no nonsense, just get to work and get out there.”\n\n\nNew Chiefs safety and 7-year pro Alohi Gilman on connecting with the younger DBs on the team: \"They\'re all NIL babies most of them. I didn\'t have the NIL (at their age), I was living off FAFSA checks and I thought I was rich still.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/alohigilman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@alohigilman</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/KQ2SPORTS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KQ2SPORTS</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/jk5TRXfKKH\">pic.twitter.com/jk5TRXfKKH</a>— Brett Kennedy – KQ2 (@KCKennedy93) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCKennedy93/status/2082529695048859745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile it’s clear Gilman is the general leader of the Chiefs’ secondary, he is still growing into the role of a “vocal leader” that players like Tyrann Mathieu and Justin Reid excelled at in their respective times with Kansas City.\n\n“I’ve evolved in that,” Gilman said when asked about vocal leadership. “I wouldn’t say I’m the loudest, but I feel like when I speak, my words mean a lot; [I’m] trying to be as genuine as possible.”\n\n“Be a friend, be a brother,“ Gilman continued. ”That’s kind of how I approach it.”\n\nIt remains to be seen whether Gilman can fill the shoes of Mathieu, Reid or even now <a href=\"https://cincyjungle.com\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> safety Bryan Cook as the lead man of the back end. Until then, Gilman is making it known that he is working hard on leading his position group.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785361500;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";i:1;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13460;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Zion Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7069;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Alohi Gilman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1595;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"287a915f1da084b4c6b6a6ffc4d82443\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Sean Payton on Jonathon Cooper: We\'re staying the course with league protocol\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-payton-on-jonathon-cooper-were-staying-the-course-with-league-protocol\";s:11:\"description\";s:232:\"Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper didn\'t take part in the team\'s minicamp after being arrested twice on domestic violence charges, but he is back with the team and participated in their first practice of training camp on Wednesday.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2890:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"259926\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos\",\"title\": \"Which WR on a new team will have biggest impact?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/jaylen-waddle-headlines-wrs-on-new-teams-that-could-have-biggest-impact\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-28T12:55:32Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/broncos-olb-jonathon-cooper-has-a-court-hearing-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">didn’t take part</a> in the team\'s minicamp after being arrested twice on domestic violence charges, but he is back with the team and participated in their first practice of training camp on Wednesday. Head coach Sean Payton said on Wednesday that he, General Manager George Paton and team owner Greg Penner all met with Cooper after the arrests and that Cooper completed a counseling program that the team made part of his path to returning. Payton said he is \"proud\" of the work that Cooper has done since the arrest and that the team will \"see where it goes.\"“We’re <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/DenSports1043/status/2082547196193624282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staying the course</a> with league protocol, we\'re staying the course with club protocol, relative to what we’re advised to do,” Payton said, via Denver Sports 104.3. “He’s been fantastic working away from the building, and we’ll continue to do that, and monitor it. We’re supportive, and very much aware of the seriousness of these types of things.”Cooper faces an August 31 arraignment on multiple charges, including second-degree count assault by strangulation. 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While it wasn’t an open practice (i.e., no Tweets from the beat or fans during the practice), there were a few press conferences, some reports shared, and Tweets fired out after […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7454:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JULY 29: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears speaks to the media during Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears reported to Halas Hall yesterday for training camp, but today they were out on the field for a crisp 75ish-minute practice. While it wasn’t an open practice (i.e., no Tweets from the beat or fans during the practice), there were a few press conferences, some reports shared, and Tweets fired out after the fact. \n\nThe biggest news circulating on social media all day was Caleb Williams announcing that he’d dropped between 10 and 15 pounds. “I’m excited about that to be able to move a little bit better, be smoother,” Williams <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrAZ4aAdQPo\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrAZ4aAdQPo\">said</a> at his presser. \n\nCaleb also talked about his second-year tight end, Colston Loveland. \n\n“He can become the best tight end in the league,” Williams said about Loveland. “I think he is. But stats and us going out there and proving it is what it is going to take, and to be able to do that, we’ve got to put in work, we’ve got to build a connection, hang out inside and outside the building, have tough conversations, or have open communication throughout the year and throughout camp. So it’s going to be exciting, it’s going to be fun.”\n\nA few other nuggets from the day. \n\nIf you need a recap on the injured Bears, <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119598/chicago-bears-make-2-more-roster-moves-montez-sweat-elijah-hicks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119598/chicago-bears-make-2-more-roster-moves-montez-sweat-elijah-hicks\">you can click here</a>, but this morning, the Bears activated defensive end Montez Sweat from the non-football illness list, so that was a very short stay. \n\nWith Kyler Gordon (calf) out, Jaylon Jones was getting #1 reps at nickel with Josh Blackwell and rookie Malik Muhammad also rotating in. (<a href=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2082482223047983197\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2082482223047983197\">link</a>) Cam Lewis was also spotted at nickelback with the ones in 7 on 7. (<a href=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2082496259277955259\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/adamjahns/status/2082496259277955259\">link</a>)\n\nNo surprises on the offensive line as Braxton Jones was with the ones at left tackle and Garrett Bradbury was starting at center. (<a href=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2082482786615673137\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2082482786615673137\">link</a>)\n\nAs is his tradition, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had his entire defense do 40 up-downs. \n\nThe Bears installed permanent cameras on all their practice fields, so if you were planning on sitting near the portable cameras for the best view of practice, you’ll need to figure out a new tell for which field they’ll be on.\n\nNow for a few videos shared after the fact, in no particular order. \n\n\nRomes “new normal” was looking solid today. Got in and out of breaks caught the ball well in individual. I think he will be just fine. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ChicagoBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ChicagoBears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/OrbbkFsy5R\">pic.twitter.com/OrbbkFsy5R</a>— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) <a href=\"https://x.com/clayharbs82/status/2082486053156360543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBears QB Caleb Williams <a href=\"https://t.co/JNbTH88raX\">pic.twitter.com/JNbTH88raX</a>— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) <a href=\"https://x.com/NicholasMoreano/status/2082484722018472041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> first practice of training camp in the books. Pretty light day of practice lasting around 75 minutes. <a href=\"https://t.co/JCk94fCHDZ\">pic.twitter.com/JCk94fCHDZ</a>— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) <a href=\"https://x.com/Zack_Pearson/status/2082481054711984601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nColston Loveland looks good. Looks bigger running good routes soft natural hands lining up everywhere. Caleb said he thinks he has the ability to become the best TE in the NFL. I agree. Uncommon skillset. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xtKgcEZ9y1\">pic.twitter.com/xtKgcEZ9y1</a>— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) <a href=\"https://x.com/clayharbs82/status/2082496234208563209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a>’ Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze: <a href=\"https://t.co/Vxf2Bh4v58\">pic.twitter.com/Vxf2Bh4v58</a>— Mason Williams (@mvsonwilliams) <a href=\"https://x.com/mvsonwilliams/status/2082482957890043915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCoach Studesville making sure The running backs Ball Security is on Point <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/uN0prkJZtm\">pic.twitter.com/uN0prkJZtm</a>— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatTheDesigner/status/2082483358664106221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLuther Burden looked quick and twitchy today. Had a couple very nice routes. One play against Devin Bush in zone spun him around with his release and stem showing great recognition of the coverage. You can see why Ben Johnson is buying stock in this guy. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Y8IDr9Vjf1\">pic.twitter.com/Y8IDr9Vjf1</a>— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) <a href=\"https://x.com/clayharbs82/status/2082524611648880877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n1st <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> training camp practice ✅ Ran approx 70 minutes. <a href=\"https://x.com/fox32news?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@fox32news</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xpeu921PGF\">pic.twitter.com/xpeu921PGF</a>— Cassie Carlson (@CassieCarlsonTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/CassieCarlsonTV/status/2082482649273126943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785360711;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Chicago Bears News\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6124;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Montez Sweat\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Caleb Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1597;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f6598e73c4d1c5490e16de912fe874e7\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: LB Curtis Robinson\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210993/2026-roster-rundown-linebacker-curtis-robinson\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"Curtis Robinson had a mostly unheralded arrival in Dallas, overshadowed by the aftermath of the 2026 draft, rookie free agent news, and the Cowboys’ trade for his teammate Dee Winters just days earlier. But with much-needed experience at a thin position, Robinson has a great shot at making the roster and playing meaningful snaps this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16266:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Curtis Robinson #59 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nCurtis Robinson had a mostly unheralded arrival in Dallas, overshadowed by the aftermath of the 2026 draft, rookie free agent news, and the Cowboys’ trade for his teammate Dee Winters just days earlier. But with much-needed experience at a thin position, Robinson has a great shot at making the roster and playing meaningful snaps this season.\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 5 Acquired by: Free agency (2026)\n\nAfter going undrafted in 2021, Robinson signed with the Broncos. He started the season on their practice squad but got called up for three games, playing mostly on special teams but also getting time at linebacker. After being released by Denver in late November, he was quickly added to the 49ers’ practice squad and was activated for three games to close the year, getting all of his snaps on special teams.\n\nFrom 2022-2024, Robinson kept hanging around San Francisco for his special teams work. He only played three games in each of those seasons, sometimes due to an injury or just from the three-game limit of being called up from the practice squad. Robinson might’ve seen more action in 2024 as a member of the 53-man roster, but a late-September ACL injury cut his season short.\n\nHe returned in 2025 to a more active role. Robinson appeared in 14 games, starting three, and saw regular time on defense while also being a key special teamer. The three starts put him alongside Winters, who the Cowboys traded for on Friday evening of the draft. Two days after the draft ended, it was announced that Robinson had signed with Dallas as a free agent.\n\nOne more notable thing about Robinson: for the last two years, he was the 49ers’ nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. \n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 1 2026 Cap Hit: $1.08 million\n\nIf Robinson just makes the roster, let alone plays a significant role in the LB rotation, it will be at a steal with his minimal, non-guaranteed contract.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Backup LB Roster Chance: 60%\n\nUnlike some positions in this year’s training camp, inside linebacker isn’t overflowing with candidates. You have three sure things in Winters, DeMarvion Overshown, and rookie Jaishawn Barham. But then there are just four more guys vying for the last roster spots: Robinson, Shemar James, Justin Barron, and UDFA Langston Patterson. Unless there are any veteran free agents added over the next few weeks, there’s not a lot in Robinson’s way.\n\nHe brings the most overall experience to the party, albeit with limited defensive reps. In fact, James’ 554 snaps at linebacker as a rookie are nearly double the 335 that Robinson’s played in his entire career. But five years of going through camps, practices, meetings, and supporting teammates in other ways, plus plenty of time spent with a new key member of the group in Winters, still gives Robinson value.\n\nGiven his minimal contract, Robinson may be nothing more than veteran insurance against injury, which is especially important until Overshown proves he can stay on the field. As long as Barham and James show competence as younger players, Robinson may not stick around. Some other roster candidates like OLB Marist Liufau and S Markquese Bell have the potential to be emergency depth at ILB, which could allow Dallas to go short there.\n\nStill, after a year where he ascended in role and responsibility in San Francisco, Robinson should not be ignored among this year’s LB contenders. He brings a different sort of value to the locker room, and has already proven to be a reliable special teams player over the last five seasons. Those will work heavily in his favor in this year’s camp.\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\">K Brandon Aubrey</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">LB Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210989\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210989\">DT Jonathan Bullard</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\">CB Caelen Carson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210684\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210684\">DB Zion Childress</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\">DT Kenny Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\">DT Tommy Dunn</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\">CB Cobie Durant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205227/2026-roster-rundown-edge-donovan-ezeiruaku\">OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\">TE Princeton Fant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204926\">TE Jake Ferguson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\">WR Ryan Flournoy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\">OT Tyler Guyton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\">WR Tyler Johnson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204459/2026-roster-guard-trevor-keegan-backup-competition\">G Trevor Keegan</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\">CB Derion Kendrick</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\">WR CeeDee Lamb</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\">OLB Isaiah Land</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\">OLB Marist Liufau</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\">S P.J. Locke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204762\">FB Hunter Luepke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204999\">RB Phil Mafah</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\">QB Joe Milton III</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210991\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210991\">WR Denzel Mims</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204256/2026-wide-reciever-jonathan-mingo-contract-trade\">WR Jonathan Mingo</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205228\">CB Devin Moore</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\">DT Otito Ogbonnia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210365\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210365\">DT L.T. Overton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\">LB DeMarvion Overshown</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210682\">WR George Pickens</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\">QB Dak Prescott</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\">CB Shavon Revel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\">TE DJ Rogers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\">TE Luke Schoonmaker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\">OT Drew Shelton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204456/2026-veteran-long-snapper-trent-sieg\">LS Trent Sieg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205884\">WR Anthony Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\">G Tyler Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210385\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210385\">OLB Charles Snowden</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\">TE Brevyn Spann-Ford</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205769/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-terence-steele\">OT Terence Steele</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205851\">CB Reddy Steward</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\">OT Nate Thomas</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\">S Jalen Thompson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205972\">DT Jay Toia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\">TE Michael Trigg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\">WR KaVontae Turpin</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\">WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204634/2026-roster-review-edge-tyrus-wheat\">OLB Tyrus Wheat</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\">RB Javonte Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\">DT Quinnen Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205145/2026-roster-review-edge-sam-williams\">OLB Sam Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210383\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210383\">OL DJ Wingfield</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\">LB Dee Winters</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\">DT D.J. Withers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\">S Julius Wood</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785360600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Dee Winters\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1598;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6002c388b9df2c79f5480fc08ca451e7\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Tuli Tuipulotu not participating to open Chargers training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64850/chargers-tuli-tuipulotu-training-camp-contract-extension\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"Wednesday marked the first training camp practice for the Chargers. Head Jim Harbaugh addressed the media prior to the start of the day’s session and was forthcoming in that he believed every single player on the roster was cleared medically to participate and expected everyone to be on the field. That also included a note […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1894:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 14: Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu (45) celebrates after a sack in the third quarter of an NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs on December 14, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWednesday marked the first training camp practice for the Chargers. Head Jim Harbaugh addressed the media prior to the start of the day’s session and was forthcoming in that he believed every single player on the roster was cleared medically to participate and expected everyone to be on the field. That also included a note about edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu who is due for a contract extension at some point this season.\n\nWhen asked about Tuli specifically, Harbaugh reiterated that he expected everyone to be out there on the field.\n\nOnce practice began, reporters were quick to note that Tuli was working off to the side without pads or a helmet. He would stay on the sideline in that capacity for the entire practice. \n\nAfter coming off a breakout season that saw him notch career highs in both sacks and tackles for loss, it’s no surprise that he may be looking to sign a new deal before putting his body on the line in camp. \n\n\nTuli Tuipulotu is working off to the side with a trainer at the start of Chargers practice. Tuipulotu is entering the final year of his rookie contract after finishing sixth in the NFL with 13 sacks last season. Earlier Wednesday, Jim Harbaugh said everyone on the roster had…— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) <a href=\"https://x.com/krisrhim1/status/2082513468457148848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785359975;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10898;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tuli Tuipulotu\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1599;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1c2a562bea7eb5521a19d97076bc2689\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"49ers work out 3 wide receivers after the Ricky Pearsall injury news\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/160795/49ers-work-out-3-wide-receivers-after-the-ricky-pearsall-injury-news\";s:11:\"description\";s:354:\"On the heels of Ricky Pearsall’s likely missing some time with knee swelling, the San Francisco 49ers worked out three wide receivers, per the NFL’s transaction wire: WR Alex BachmanWR De’Wayne EskridgeWRTrenton Irwin Bachman, listed at 6′, 190 pounds, was with the Raiders in 2025. The 30-year-old caught two passes for 12 yards with Vegas […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1943:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Ricky Pearsall #1 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn the heels of Ricky Pearsall’s <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160788/49ers-have-concern-about-ricky-pearsalls-knee-swelling-jordan-james-and-malik-mustapha-also-have-injuries\">likely missing some time with knee swelling</a>, the San Francisco 49ers worked out three wide receivers, per the NFL’s transaction wire:\n\nWR Alex Bachman WR De’Wayne Eskridge WRTrenton Irwin\n\nBachman, listed at 6′, 190 pounds, was with the Raiders in 2025. The 30-year-old caught two passes for 12 yards with Vegas last year and had three receptions for 31 yards in 2024. Bachman was an undrafted free agent out of the 2019 NFL Draft.\n\nEskridge is a name that should sound familiar. He was a second-round draft pick by the Seahawks back in 2021. Eskridge spent the previous two seasons in Mike McDaniel’s offense. He’s totaled seven receptions for 106 yards during that time. Eskridge is on the smaller side, at 5’9″, 190 pounds.\n\nIrwin is the biggest of the three, at 6’2″, 200 pounds. Irwin went to Stanford, where he was an undrafted free agent out of the 2019 NFL Draft as well. Irwin’s entire career was with the Bengals. He last recorded a statistic in 2024. The majority of Irwin’s production came in 2022 and 2023. Irwin combined for 40 receptions and 547 receiving yards in those two seasons. His season-high was 34 receiving yards in three other seasons.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785359777;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11638;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Ricky Pearsall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1600;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bbae63bbba5679795911076ac0e1701d\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Jaylen Waddle 5 questions: Is he the missing piece for Denver’s offense?\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179655/jaylen-waddle-5-questions-is-he-the-missing-piece-for-denvers-offense\";s:11:\"description\";s:305:\"Excitement is in the air. After the best season in nearly a decade, a roster that returns pretty much intact, and expectations of a Super Bowl, you see why. What adds to all of this is that Bo Nix finally got his offensive weapon in Jaylen Waddle. The most exciting thing about Broncos training camp […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7737:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 4: Jaylen Waddle (17) of the Denver Broncos speaks to members of the media during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nExcitement is in the air. \n\nAfter the best season in nearly a decade, a roster that returns pretty much intact, and expectations of a Super Bowl, you see why.\n\nWhat adds to all of this is that <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/173843/bo-nix-finally-gets-his-offensive-weapon-with-jaylen-waddle\">Bo Nix finally got his offensive weapon</a> in Jaylen Waddle. \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179298/jaylen-waddle-set-to-seal-the-show-at-broncos-training-camp\">most exciting thing</a> about Broncos training camp starting is Waddle. It’ll also be their first look at what the offense could look like with Waddle in the mix, the type of rapport he and his quarterback have, and <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179601/all-eyes-are-on-bo-nix-as-broncos-qb-returns-to-the-field\">Nix back on the field</a> for the first time since he fractured his ankle in the win over the Buffalo Bills.\n\nTo help Broncos Country get an idea of what to expect from Waddle in Denver, the impact he could have on the offense, and the hole he leaves behind for the Miami Dolphins, we go behind enemy lines with Kevin Nogle from <a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/\">The Phinsider</a> to get the answers. \n\nMHR: How much of a loss is Waddle to the Dolphins? How will they look to replace him?\n\n\nKevin: The Dolphins offense is going to be completely different than what we have seen over the past few years, with the team turning from the finesse, speed-based team that Mike McDaniel wanted into a more power-focused team under new head coach Jeff Haffley. Waddle absolutely could have been a big part of the rebuild for the team, giving quarterback Malik Willis a dynamic threat on the outside, that this is not going to be a quick-fix rebuild for the Dolphins and adding multiple draft picks for Waddle made a lot of sense.\n\n\n\nWaddle was a huge part of the Dolphins’ offense, but he was always in the shadow of Tyreek Hill. Waddle’s best years were his first two seasons, when he caught 104 passes in his rookie season and tallied 1,356 yards on a league-high 18.1 yards per reception average his second year. Miami’s offense went through Hill, then to Waddle, who always seemed on the verge of breaking out as a true number one receiver, but never fully made that leap.\n\n\n\nMy guess for how the Dolphins replace Waddle (and Hill) is that they will be looking for their true No. 1 receiver in 2027. Malik Washington has a chance to step up after being the third option the last couple of seasons. Free agents Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, and Terrace Marshall could factor into the passing game. Rookies Caleb Douglas (third round), Chris Bell (third round), and Kevin Coleman, Jr., (fifth round) were all drafted to rebuild the group and could fight their way into the top spot this summer and into the season. Miami’s plan right now has to be to find the best options possible for this year, then evaluate their needs for next year after the season.\n\n\nMHR: What makes Waddle a good receiver? Where are some areas he needs to improve?\n\n\nKevin: Waddle’s strength is his speed. When he has the ball in his hands, he can run away from just about everyone on the field. His best performances seemed to come when he was targeted on in-breaking routes or slants over the middle, allowing him to get up to full speed, see the entire field, and make the right move to add yards after the catch. He has a good catch radius, allowing him to make catches away from his body and remain at speed. He can also be very precise in his route running, which worked really well in the McDaniel offense, which stressed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa placing the ball in an exact spot with trust that the receiver would be there.\n\n\n\nAs for weaknesses, Waddle is not the most durable receiver in the league. He has missed a game or two each of the last few seasons, and he will end up on the sideline for stretches in games. He relies on his speed to get off the line of scrimmage and create separation, but if a cornerback is able to get his hands on him early, Waddle does not have the size to fight through effective jams.\n\n\nMHR: How will Waddle respond to Sean Payton and his coaching? Could Waddle get even better?\n\n\nKevin: I think Waddle is Sean Payton’s missing joker. He’s not Reggie Bush or Alvin Kamara, coming out of the backfield, and he is nowhere near Jimmy Graham’s size, but I think Payton sees the potential of moving Waddle around to create mismatches that he wants out of the joker role. Miami used motion and strange alignments under McDaniel, primarily focusing on Hill but with Waddle as well, and I think that experience will allow Waddle to adapt quickly to what Payton wants.\n\n\n\nThere is definitely still potential for Waddle to get better. Everything says he should be a number one receiver, but he just has not gotten there yet. Part of that was obviously Hill, but part of it was Waddle getting in his own way sometimes – whether it was injuries or just not seeming to fully commit. A change of scenery and Payton’s past success should lead to Waddle taking that next step.\n\n\nMHR: What should Broncos fans expect from Waddle in his first season in Denver?\n\n\nKevin: I think he will be a great compliment to Courtland Sutton, adding more speed to the Broncos’ offense. Waddle playing the two to Sutton as the one, especially early in the season, would make the most sense to a Dolphins fan looking at the Broncos’ depth chart, but I would not be surprised if Waddle has more receptions than Sutton by the end of the season. \n\n\n\nWaddle is going to have some absolute highlight plays, especially if he is able to get the ball and use his speed to gash opposing defenses. But there will be some times where he simply disappears for chunks of a game.\n\n\nMHR: How much better does Waddle make Bo Nix and the Broncos offense? And is this a good fit?\n\n\nKevin: I think it is a great fit. The Broncos need that piece to push them over the top, and Waddle could be it. He is going to become a favorite for Nix, who will be able to trust a short throw over the middle could break for a long gain simply because Waddle is the receiver. I think where you will see Waddle’s stats jump is moving away from the Dolphins’ tendency to throw passes at or behind the line of scrimmage – McDaniel loved the screen pass – and letting Waddle get out a little deeper. \n\n\n\nPayton will find the right way to create the mismatches that get Waddle away from jams and utilize his speed to maximize his effectiveness. 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WRs for the win. As always any comments, questions, personal insults and praise are encouraged! Big thoughts: Chase over Puka b/c I think chase is better in real life and we got the whole bite gate thing going on Have been tempted to move Sun God over JSN just with how consistent the man has been. Lions also basically don\'t have an outdoor game of consequence until Week 17. Wouldn\'t blame someone for doing so! This year we will spell redemption J-e-t-t-a-s AJ Brown WR6. Really think the hamstring had a lot to do with slow start last season. And there were some rough drafts. And yet, WR11 in PPR points per game!!! Motivated AJB (seemingly) getting the cleanest passes of his career from the MVP runner-up. Sign me the hell up Nico Collins only trails Puka in yards per route run over the last three seasons and it\'s like none of you even care DeVonta Smith-Njigba JAYLEN WADDLE WR11. You don\'t have to draft him that high. I don\'t care man. Pisses me off when people do fantasy ranks soooo close to ADP and expect you to know who they are high on. I love Waddle this year. My guy. He\'s going to freaking ball out. Let\'s ride. Malik Nabers sure looks healthy! ABSOLUTELY buying in Round 4, fine in Round 3 I have Pickens lower than most -- I just think he\'s NFC Tee Higgins, and I\'m taking (fellow) really talented dudes who are more clean WR1s in their own offense ahead of him I think Olave\'s 2025 was a little ... fraudulent? Probably a strong word. But did benefit from Shaheed leaving AND the same soft schedule we give pause to Shough for. REALLY like Tyson (my pre-draft WR1 in an offense not exactly expected to be the 99 Rams (Vegas has the Saints 23rd in implied scoring) I\'m very happy letting someone else draft Rashee Rice this season. If he stays out of trouble and the Chiefs remain committed to revolving their entire offense around fancy Khalil Shakir I will look dumb for doing so Also fine letting someone else draft Garrett Wilson in Round 4. I prefer my top-50 picks to not be catching passes from Cade Klubnik in December. Sue me. Should\'ve isolated McLaurin + Adams + Evans in the UNC tier. Missed opportunity. We\'ll watch the film and get better Haven\'t been drafting a ton of Jameson Williams or Makai Lemon and that scares me Quentin Johnston is probably too high but damnit I\'m betting on the Chargers being SWEET this year Worthy being as high as he is goes alongside the bet against Rice Ricky Pearsall will slide behind Shaheed if we get news the injury is really bad. Stribling would move up to the end of that tier as well I think Travis hunter is a great sleeper. We believe in the talent, offense, and QB ... what if we just aren\'t perfect at predicting usage in JULY? RYAN FLOURNOY FC STAND UP Tiers for anyone having problems seeing the image: 1 (stone cold baller WR1s): Ja\'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown 2 (overall WR1 upside): Justin Jefferson, AJ Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Nico Collins, Drake London 3 (high-volume WR1s and overqualified WR2s): DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, Malik Nabers, Ladd McConkey, Emeka Egbuka, Zay Flowers, George Pickens, Tee Higgins, Chris Olave 4 (clear upside but we have questions): Rashee Rice, Tet McMillan, Garrett Wilson, Luther Burden, Terry McLaurin, Davante Adams, Mike Evans 5 (we\'re saying there\'s a change): Christian Watson, Jameson Williams, DJ Moore, Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, Rome Odunze 6 (would WR2 numbers really surprise us?): Quentin Johnston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Brian Thomas, Parker Washington, DK Metcalf, Xavier Worthy, Chris Godwin, Courtland Sutton, Josh Downs, Jayden Reed, Makai Lemon 7 (keeping a candle lit): Jordan Addison, Ricky Pearsall, Michael Pittman, Jakobi Meyers, Alec Pierce, Michael Wilson, Matthew Golden, Wan\'Dale Robinson 8 (favorite late-round sleepers): KC Concepcion, Jayden Higgins, Rashid Sahheed, Travis Hunter, Omar Cooper, Jerry Jeudy, Romeo Doubs, Jalen Coker, Khalil Shakir 9 (won\'t work out, but you could imagine what it\'d be like if they did): Denzel Bonston, Antonio Williams, Ryan Flournoy, Jalen McMillan, Stefon Diggs, Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Tre Harris, Jauan Jennings, Zacharriah Branch, Rashod Bateman, Tyquan Thornton, De\'Zhaun Stribling, Calvin Ridley, AD Mitchell, Cooper Kupp https://preview.redd.it/qpt39c7gh8gh1.png?width=889&format=png&auto=webp&s=84cf6eeb5adbef57926b2cbd3de0b8473fc01270 submitted by /u/ihartitz20 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5101:\"What\'s up reddit fam we are BACK for another round of tiers! WRs for the win. As always any comments, questions, personal insults and praise are encouraged! Big thoughts: Chase over Puka b/c I think chase is better in real life and we got the whole bite gate thing going on Have been tempted to move Sun God over JSN just with how consistent the man has been. Lions also basically don\'t have an outdoor game of consequence until Week 17. Wouldn\'t blame someone for doing so! This year we will spell redemption J-e-t-t-a-s AJ Brown WR6. Really think the hamstring had a lot to do with slow start last season. And there were some rough drafts. And yet, WR11 in PPR points per game!!! Motivated AJB (seemingly) getting the cleanest passes of his career from the MVP runner-up. Sign me the hell up Nico Collins only trails Puka in yards per route run over the last three seasons and it\'s like none of you even care DeVonta Smith-Njigba JAYLEN WADDLE WR11. You don\'t have to draft him that high. I don\'t care man. Pisses me off when people do fantasy ranks soooo close to ADP and expect you to know who they are high on. I love Waddle this year. My guy. He\'s going to freaking ball out. Let\'s ride. Malik Nabers sure looks healthy! ABSOLUTELY buying in Round 4, fine in Round 3 I have Pickens lower than most -- I just think he\'s NFC Tee Higgins, and I\'m taking (fellow) really talented dudes who are more clean WR1s in their own offense ahead of him I think Olave\'s 2025 was a little ... fraudulent? Probably a strong word. But did benefit from Shaheed leaving AND the same soft schedule we give pause to Shough for. REALLY like Tyson (my pre-draft WR1 in an offense not exactly expected to be the 99 Rams (Vegas has the Saints 23rd in implied scoring) I\'m very happy letting someone else draft Rashee Rice this season. If he stays out of trouble and the Chiefs remain committed to revolving their entire offense around fancy Khalil Shakir I will look dumb for doing so Also fine letting someone else draft Garrett Wilson in Round 4. I prefer my top-50 picks to not be catching passes from Cade Klubnik in December. Sue me. Should\'ve isolated McLaurin + Adams + Evans in the UNC tier. Missed opportunity. We\'ll watch the film and get better Haven\'t been drafting a ton of Jameson Williams or Makai Lemon and that scares me Quentin Johnston is probably too high but damnit I\'m betting on the Chargers being SWEET this year Worthy being as high as he is goes alongside the bet against Rice Ricky Pearsall will slide behind Shaheed if we get news the injury is really bad. Stribling would move up to the end of that tier as well I think Travis hunter is a great sleeper. We believe in the talent, offense, and QB ... what if we just aren\'t perfect at predicting usage in JULY? 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Well, for Cousins, “pushing” and “competing with” are effectively synonyms.“I think that\'s pro football,” Cousins said, via transcript from the team, when asked about being pushed by the QBs behind him on the depth chart. “I think every day we go out there, we all try to work together and raise the standard every day for one another. I think every position group, we\'re all competing. I just think that\'s the world we\'ve lived in even going back to college. They\'re going to put as many good players in a room as they can and see who can come out as the guy who is taking the spot to play.“We\'re all supporting one another and working together. That\'s just the journey we\'ve always been on, and it\'s pretty much the norm.”On “competing with” Mendoza, Cousins added he feels like that’s “always trying to ask good questions, help one another, challenge one another, and raise the standard. Have fun competing because competition is fun. Have fun doing that together. And I think that\'s what it will always be.”Cousins noted that when he got into the league, he had Rex Grossman in his QBs room in Washington and asked him questions “maybe to the point of being annoying.” But they built a good rapport that “made a big difference for me in my career.”Cousins is in Las Vegas to play, but there is still a way he can help fill Mendoza in on many of the nuances of playing QB in the league by being a mentor.“I think it\'s just a great daily conversation in the meeting room, certainly on the practice field, but even in the downtimes in the cafeteria,” Cousins said when asked about Mendoza and mentorship. “The conversation can drift from football to other things, and we can all learn from each other. So, I enjoy being in here with the guys. When I\'m at home in the summer, I get a lot of time with my family, which is nice too. But it\'s also fun to hang out with a bunch of young 25-year-olds with a lot of energy, and they make me laugh. I was laughing almost till I cried yesterday at lunch. The guys are so funny. So, I didn\'t have that the last six weeks in the summer break. So, it\'s good to get back with everybody.Cousins appeared in 10 games with eight starts for the Falcons last year, completing 61.7 percent of his passes for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785358558;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1166;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kirk Cousins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1606;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5c4cd011be5b3fe4d72d15687bd3e87e\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Kyler Murray leads off 11-on-11 work at Vikings camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kyler-murray-leads-off-11-on-11-work-at-vikings-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:72:\"Murray is competing with J.J. 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Head coach Kevin O\'Connell said on Tuesday that Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will both work with <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kyler-murray-j-j-mccarthy-will-both-take-first-and-second-team-reps-to-start-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the first team</a> as he makes his decision about who will be under center for Week 1. That approach means there will be plenty of attention paid to who gets what repetitions and the first day saw Murray in the lead spot. Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports that Murray was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/JoriEpstein/status/2082563534508966359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the first man up</a> when the Vikings moved into 11-on-11 work and that he hit wide receiver Jordan Addison for a 30-yard gain. \"I’m not really too focused on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/JoriEpstein/status/2082549998244200766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the long-term vision</a> of it,\" Murray said before practice. \"I’m focused on the process and that’s day to day, coming out here with this walkthrough and then practice later. . . . 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But Coleman, who is entering his third season, has handled everything well, as he begins training camp. General Manager Brandon Beane was asked about Coleman in his press conference on Wednesday and said that Coleman as exhibited signs of turning over a new leaf.“If you know Keon through two years, right, and this is Year 3, if you know him the way I know him and the way a lot of his teammates know him, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdXNyK-ByO8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you feel a guy who’s really matured</a> — like the light has come on, he understands some of the things he could’ve done better along the way,” Beane said. \"I think back to when I was 21, 22, there’s things that I [feel like], gosh I probably should’ve done that a little bit better. So I like to remind everyone — was his first two years perfect? No. But, if you just talk to him and are around him, you feel a guy growing into his own, comfortable in his skin, and just like, I know that I can’t do the same things that I did the first two years and expect to have success on the field or in the locker room with my teammates.“And his teammates see it. He dropped the first ball today, and I saw like three guys come over and dap him up. Josh [Allen] comes right back to him the next play — a much harder play — and he makes it.”That play captured much of what Beane has liked about Coleman’s 2026 offseason.“I’m very proud of where Keon is,” Beane said. “He could’ve taken the negativity from the press conference thing, the season, the benchings — whatever has happened to him, he has had a positive outlook on things. And I think not only myself, I think everybody in this organization is excited.“He’s still got to go out there and do it. And nothing is given. 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They announced that they have activated defensive end Montez Sweat from the non-football injury list. He went on the list on Tuesday, so he only missed the opening practice of training camp. Sweat started every game for the Bears last season. He had 53 tackles, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in the regular season. Sweat added five tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in the playoffs. Linebacker T.J. Edwards remains on the non-football injury list. 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Oddsmakers aren’t overly optimistic, instead giving the Lions the best odds to win the North in 2026. Detroit has +150 odds to go worst-to-first as of the start of training camp, <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">according to FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, with the Packers coming in second at +260. Chicago is next up with just +320 odds as the books expect significant regression, while Minnesota brings up the rear at +470.\n\nThe Packers finished with exactly 9 wins in two of the last three years. They went 9-8 in Love’s first season back in 2023, then finished 11-6 but were still the 7th seed in 2024 before last year’s 9-7-1 finish. This season, FanDuel expects more of the same, with the team’s over/under win total set at 9.5.\n\nHere’s the Packers’ full schedule of games for the 2026 season.\n\nPackers Schedule\n\nPreseason\n\nWeek 1: Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, August 13, 6:00 PM CT Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA\n\nWeek 2: Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos Friday, August 21, 8:00 PM CT Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO\n\nWeek 3: Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers Friday, August 28, 7:00 PM CT Lambeau Field\n\nRegular Season\n\nWeek 1\n\nGreen Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 13, 3:25 PM CT U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN TV Channel: CBS\n\nWeek 2\n\nGreen Bay Packers at New York Jets Sunday, September 20, 12:00 Noon CT MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ TV Channel: FOX\n\nWeek 3\n\nAtlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 24, 7:15 PM CT Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI Broadcast: Amazon Prime\n\nWeek 4\n\nGreen Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, October 4, 12:00 Noon CT Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: FOX\n\nWeek 5\n\nChicago Bears at Green Bay Packers Sunday, October 11, 3:25 PM CT Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI TV Channel: FOX\n\nWeek 6\n\nDallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers Sunday, October 18, 7:20 PM CT Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI TV Channel: NBC\n\nWeek 7\n\nGreen Bay Packers at Detroit Lions Sunday, October 25, 3:25 PM CT Ford Field, Detroit, MI TV Channel: FOX\n\nWeek 8\n\nCarolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers Thursday, October 29, 7:15 PM CT Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI Broadcast: Amazon Prime\n\nWeek 9\n\nGreen Bay Packers at New England Patriots Sunday, November 8, 3:25 PM CT Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA TV Channel: FOX\n\nWeek 10\n\nMinnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers Sunday, November 15, 12:00 Noon CT Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI TV Channel: FOX\n\nWeek 11\n\nBYE WEEK\n\nWeek 12\n\nGreen Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams Wednesday, November 25, 7:00 PM CT SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA Broadcast: Netflix\n\nWeek 13\n\nGreen Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints Sunday, December 6, 12:00 PM CT Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA TV Channel: FOX\n\nWeek 14\n\nBuffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers Sunday, December 13, 7:20 PM CT Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI TV Channel: NBC\n\nWeek 15\n\nMiami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers Sunday, December 20, 12:00 Noon CT Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI TV Channel: FOX\n\nWeek 16\n\nGreen Bay Packers at Chicago Bears Friday, December 25, 12:00 Noon CT Soldier Field, Chicago, IL Broadcast: Netflix\n\nWeek 17\n\nHouston Texans at Green Bay Packers Monday, January 4, 2027, 7:15 PM CT Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI TV Channel, ESPN\n\nWeek 18\n\nDetroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Saturday, January 10 or Sunday, January 11, 2027; time TBD Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI TV Channel: TBD\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785357141;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Green Bay Packers schedule\";i:1;s:36:\"Green Bay Packers scores and results\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6804;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jordan Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1610;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"39ce1389efda65568c5c69189f6c607c\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Patrick Queen expresses faith in Patrick Graham, new Steelers defense\";s:4:\"link\";s:170:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172756/patrick-queen-expresses-faith-in-patrick-graham-new-steelers-defense-tj-watt-alex-highsmith\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"Practice No. 1 of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp has come and gone, and the Mike McCarthy era is one step closer to officially beginning when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. While the offense was, and will continue to be, what fans tend to have more interest in with McCarthy running the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3242:\"\n\n\n \n CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 21: Patrick Queen #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during a NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nPractice No. 1 of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp has come and gone, and the Mike McCarthy era is one step closer to officially beginning when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1.\n\nWhile the offense was, and will continue to be, what fans tend to have more interest in with McCarthy running the show, the defense will also look much different than in did under Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin. Speaking with the media following practice, Patrick Queen applauded the unit and the confidence they have.\n\n‘We’re confident,“ <a href=\"https://x.com/C_AdamskiTrib/status/2082510756009156643?s=20\">Queen said via Chris Adamski</a>. ”Everything we went over in OTAs all the way through now, everything is about details. We all feel like we’re on one page with everything. There’s a lot of communication going on. Still a lot to improve on, but it was a good Day One.“\n\nThe Steelers are already showing more diversity than it showed under Austin and Tomlin’s direction. T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Nick Herbig all moved around to different alignments along the defensive line, and all three were on the field together at different points during team drills. Pittsburgh will take the field for the first time on August 11 agains the Green Bay Packers to kickoff preseason play.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172749/steelers-training-camp-drew-allars-touchdown-roman-wilson-highlight-first-practice-asante-samuel-jr-will-howard-aaron-rodgers\">Steelers training camp: Drew Allar’s touchdown, Roman Wilson highlight first practice</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172744/browns-complicate-steelers-contract-negotiations-with-joey-porter-jr-denzel-ward-christian-gonzalez\">Browns complicate Steelers’ contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp/172738/t-j-watt-shares-promising-insight-into-steelers-pass-rush-plan-patrick-graham-alex-highsmith-nick-herbig\">T.J. 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Nabers took part in some wide receiver agility drills, then ran a few routes. Every bit that that Nabers, coming back from a torn ACL that cost him most of last […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4130:\"\n\n\n \n Malik Nabers | Getty Images \n\nWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.VA. — Malik Nabers did not do a lot on Wednesday during the first practice of New York Giants training camp. Nabers took part in some wide receiver agility drills, then ran a few routes.\n\nEvery bit that that Nabers, coming back from a torn ACL that cost him most of last season, did on the field was an encouraging sign for the Giants.\n\nNabers, as has been well-documented, had two surgeries to repair the ACL. The fact that the Giants did not place the 23-year-old on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list meant that he could get on the practice field at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center from Day 1.\n\n\nMalik Nabers running drills at Giants training camp today. 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/DQPScCfwiA\">pic.twitter.com/DQPScCfwiA</a>— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) <a href=\"https://x.com/nypostsports/status/2082544282326495609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nNabers was not wearing a knee brace during his time on the field Wednesday afternoon.\n\n“It was great,” head coach John Harbaugh said of having Nabers on the field. “He looked good.”\n\nQuarterback Jaxson Dart worked little with Nabers last season. Dart was the backup quarterback while Nabers worked almost exclusively with then-starter Russell Wilson. Dart said Wednesday that “it’s huge” to have Nabers on the field, even in a limited capacity.\n\n“I have a quarter, and one week, really, of reps with him last year,” Dart said. “So any time that we’re able to just have communication, have dialogue between each other, watch tape, which we’ve done a lot, just communication throughout this offseason, which I think has been really good for us.\n\n“Trying to get those reps before he’s 100%, and I think that that will help mold our relationship into what we want it to be. He’s obsessed with this game, and he’s attacking it the right way.”\n\nDart and Nabers even spent a few minutes post-practice playing catch before Dart’s media session.\n\nHarbaugh said there is no exact plan for Nabers, who caught a franchise record 109 passes for 1,204 yards as a rookie in 2024.\n\n“Next will be tomorrow,” Harbaugh said. “We’ll see where he’s at … How it feels. How it responds … We’ll just take it one day at a time.”\n\nHarbaugh said there is no definitive date when the Giants think Nabers will be ready for game action.\n\n“We’ll take it one day at a time. We’ll meet the circumstances where we find him every single day. Maybe he’ll get way ahead. Maybe he won’t. You can’t really put a timetable on it exactly, I don’t think.\n\n“Just see where it goes. Because we want him to be at his best. So when he’s ready to be at his best, he’ll be at his best. If you work hard every day, the body’s amazing. He’s been doing it. That’s really what matters.”\n\nThe only real play Harbaugh would offer for Nabers is that “I don’t think he’ll be scheduled for a full practice for a little while yet.”\n\nDart said “it makes everybody happy” just to see Nabers on the field.\n\n“He definitely has a presence about him. There’s an aura that he has on the field that is exhilarating. It makes me happy,” Dart said. “I mean, it’s Leek. That’s it. It’s Leek. 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We have time to figure that out when the time comes.” \n\n<a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/2024/3/11/24098026/nfl-2024-free-agency-seahawks-re-signing-leonard-williams\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6655\">Williams is entering the final year of the three-year extension</a> he signed after Seattle acquired him from the New York Giants during the 2023 season. Although there is still plenty of time before he would reach free agency, the fact that talks are already underway suggests the Seahawks would prefer to avoid another key player entering the final months of his contract.\n\nThe timing of those discussions is anything but coincidental.\n\nJust days before Williams acknowledged negotiations, the Philadelphia Eagles reset the defensive tackle market by signing <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178008/jalen-carter-eagles-agree-to-record-breaking-contract-extension\">Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth $38 million per season</a>, making him the highest-paid interior defensive lineman in NFL history. While Williams is eight years older than Carter and isn’t expected to command a deal anywhere near that figure, elite contracts have a ripple effect across the market. Every new extension is negotiated against the latest benchmark, and Carter’s deal effectively raised the asking price for every high-end defensive tackle seeking a new contract.\n\nThat creates an interesting challenge for general manager John Schneider. Seattle has already committed significant money to Leonard Williams, Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall and other core pieces, while Byron Murphy II is going to be extension-eligible next offseason. Locking up Williams now could provide some long-term cost certainty before the market climbs even higher.\n\nDespite turning 32 this season, Williams has shown few signs of slowing down and <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170407/seahawks-leonard-williams-ranked-nfl-best-defensive-tackle-espn-survey\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"170407\">was just named the top defensive tackle in an ESPN survey</a>. He remains one of the NFL’s most complete defensive linemen, capable of generating interior pressure while consistently disrupting the run game. His ability to occupy double teams also creates opportunities for teammates such as Murphy, Hall and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s defensive front.\n\nBeyond the production, Williams has become one of Seattle’s most respected veterans since arriving from New York. His leadership and consistency have helped stabilize the defensive line, and his presence was instrumental during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl-winning campaign.\n\nNothing appears imminent, and Williams emphasized that his attention remains on football rather than contract negotiations. Still, confirmation that discussions have already begun is significant. 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While the biggest headlines centered around the <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167886/jahmyr-gibbs-absent-detroit-lions-1st-training-camp-practice\">absences of Jahmyr Gibbs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injuries/167876/detroit-lions-big-updates-injuries-brian-branch-kerby-joseph-christian-mahogany\">starting safeties</a> Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, several players turned in noteworthy performances on the field.\n\nWith the Lions practicing in shells rather than full pads, many of the standout moments came through the passing game or from players who capitalized on expanded opportunities.\n\nJared Goff’s receiving triplets — WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR Jameson Williams, and TE Sam LaPorta\n\nEven without Gibbs, Detroit’s offensive playmakers wasted little time reminding everyone how stacked this group is.\n\nSt. Brown opened 7-on-7 drills with one of the catches of the day, hauling in a fully extended toe-tapping reception along the sideline despite tight coverage draped over his back. It was the perfect way to begin camp, looking every bit like the aerial assassin All-Pro receiver who left off last season. He later added two more receptions on underneath throws.\n\nWilliams stole the show.\n\nHis highlight-reel, 40-yard contested catch down the middle was arguably the play of the day. After throttling down to track the deep post perfectly, Williams elevated between Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Chuck Clark, who were both in tight coverage, and came down with the football before popping up with the bravado of a player poised for a breakout season.\n\nEarlier in practice, Williams also appeared to come down with another contested ball along the sideline against D.J. Reed. Without replay, it was difficult to determine whether he got both feet in bounds, and both sides had differing opinions, but it was another impressive display of his catching ability. \n\nUPDATE: The Lions posted a replay, and he’s clearly in.\n\n\nWaymo 🤝 Ironsides <a href=\"https://t.co/fzEe6khVZw\">https://t.co/fzEe6khVZw</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/GuymrIA6Z4\">pic.twitter.com/GuymrIA6Z4</a>— Detroit Lions (@Lions) <a href=\"https://x.com/Lions/status/2082547889159454749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWilliams also added a sharp curl-route reception during 7-on-7 drills with Ennis Rakestraw in tight coverage, showcasing continued growth as a route runner.\n\nWhile several injured players—including Levi Onwuzurike and Ben Bartch—were limited to warmups and individual drills, LaPorta looked fully healthy. The Pro Bowl tight end took roughly 90% of the first-team offensive reps, only coming off the field for a handful of snaps.\n\nLaPorta wasn’t heavily featured as a receiver, finishing with one short catch from Jared Goff, but the bigger takeaway was how comfortable and fluid he looked coming off his back injury. Having one of Detroit’s premier offensive weapons moving at full speed again is an encouraging development entering the season.\n\nCB Nick Whiteside\n\n“Old Ironsides,” as Dan Campbell affectionately calls him, may have been the biggest surprise of Day 1.\n\nWhiteside opened practice with the third-team defense but earned a few second-team reps late in practice after recording three pass breakups.\n\nHis first came during 7-on-7 drills when he broke up a Luke Altmeyer scramble-drill downfield throw intended for Jackson Meeks. Shortly afterward, he knocked away a slant intended for tight end Miles Kitselman before capping his day with another breakup against Tarik Black, sticking with the receiver throughout an extended scramble before punching away a low Altmeyer pass.\n\nWhiteside enters camp on the outside looking in for a roster spot, but he made the most of his opportunities Wednesday. He proved capable of stepping in when called upon last season, and performances like this could make it difficult for the coaching staff to leave him off the final 53-man roster.\n\nFollowing Terrion Arnold’s release, Detroit elected not to add another cornerback. With only eight cornerbacks currently on the roster and likely six making the team, Whiteside should receive every opportunity to make his case throughout camp.\n\nStarting linebackers — Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, and Malcolm Rodriguez \n\nJack Campbell’s place in this defense was never in question, but Day 1 provided encouraging signs for roles of the two linebackers alongside him.\n\nMost notably, Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez handled every first-team linebacker snap during team drills. Outside of warmups, no other linebacker rotated in with the starters, suggesting Rodriguez has an early grip on the starting WILL linebacker job while Barnes appears positioned to ascend to an every down role.\n\nAs expected for the opening practice, Detroit spent plenty of time in its base defense, with Barnes aligned at SAM linebacker on the line of scrimmage. When the Lions shifted into nickel personnel and Roger McCreary replaced Rodriguez, Barnes transitioned to off-ball linebacker, reinforcing his value as one of the defense’s most versatile pieces.\n\nJust as noteworthy was the communication between Campbell, Barnes, and Rodriguez. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing consistently tested the defense with shifts and motions, forcing Detroit’s linebackers to communicate pre-snap and adjust responsibilities on the fly. The trio responded well, even getting Jared Goff and Cade Mays to check protections and audible before the snap on occasion.\n\nBarnes also found his way into the backfield on multiple occasions, and when Campbell, Barnes, or Rodriguez dropped into coverage, Goff largely avoided attacking the intermediate middle of the field. Campbell also appeared to get his hand up to bat away a ball on a blitz.\n\nCB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.\n\nMaybe the third time is the charm for the much-maligned former second-round pick.\n\nOne of the biggest surprises from Day 1 was just how much work Ennis Rakestraw Jr. received with the first-team defense.\n\nWhile veteran Rock Ya-Sin rotated in throughout practice and opened as the No. 2 cornerback during certain periods, Rakestraw appeared to receive the slight majority of first-team reps opposite D.J. Reed. During one stretch, Ya-Sin even rotated in for Reed—possibly as part of a workload management plan—while Rakestraw remained on the field with the starting defense.\n\nRakestraw didn’t record a pass breakup or interception, but he received invaluable reps against one of the NFL’s premiere receiving duos in St. Brown and Williams. Williams beat him for two tough receptions, while St. Brown hauled in the outstanding sideline catch in tight coverage, but Rakestraw consistently stayed in phase and competed throughout the day.\n\nMore importantly, Detroit’s coaching staff appears committed to giving him every opportunity to earn the starting job vacated by Arnold. Dan Campbell also mentioned before practice that Rakestraw could receive slot reps in nickel packages, further highlighting the staff’s confidence in his versatility.\n\nSpecial teams reinforced that trust as well. Rakestraw lined up as the first-team gunner opposite Khalil Dorsey on the punt team, another indication the Lions intend to rely on him in multiple phases.\n\nQuick Hitters\n\n\nCB D.J. Reed: Detroit’s CB1 looked fully healthy. Goff rarely challenged him throughout practice, targeting the opposite side of the field far more often. Reed was only tested twice—allowing Williams’ contested sideline catch before later breaking up a slant intended for LaPorta.\n\n\n\nRB Sione Vaki: While the run game was naturally limited in shells, Vaki’s best moment came in pass protection, where he stonewalled Chuck Clark on a blitz pickup. He also served as the first-team punt team’s personal protector and opened multiple periods with the first-team offense in Gibbs’ absence. Similar to Rakestraw, Vaki is receiving every opportunity to prove he deserves a larger role, competing with Isiah Pacheco for touches and situational responsibilities behind Gibbs. \n\n\n\nDL Tyler Lacy: Wednesday’s heavy usage of base personnel played directly into Lacy’s hands. With Levi Onwuzurike largely held out, Lacy consistently worked as the starting big end (5-technique), opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and in between Barnes and Tyleik Williams. He also received quality reps with the reserve units, logging significantly more snaps than DJ Wonnum, who primarily entered in nickel packages for the first-team.\n\n\n\nOL Juice Scruggs: With Christian Mahogany on the NFI list and Ben Bartch limited, Scruggs handled the overwhelming majority of first-team reps at left guard alongside Cade Mays and Penei Sewell. Notably, all of his work came at guard rather than center.\n\n\n\nOL Miles Frazier: Campbell often talks about young players “drinking from a firehose,” and that certainly applied to Frazier. With Mahogany and Bartch unavailable, the second-year OL received extensive work at left guard with both the second- and third-team offensive lines. The concentrated reps should accelerate his development. I spoke with Frazier after practice, and while he was gassed, he was hungry for as many reps as possible.\n\n\n\nRT Blake Miller: Stop the fight. One day in and it appears Blake Miller is the Lions starting right tackle, receiving every first-team rep, with Larry Borom primarily playing second-team left tackle and as the first-team’s sixth offensive lineman.\n\n\n\nTE Miles Kitselman: After watching 21 tight ends hear their names called during the NFL Draft, the undrafted rookie is already making the most of his opportunity. With Tyler Conklin sidelined, Kitselman saw first-team reps and even served as the lone tight end during at least one 11-personnel rep, an encouraging sign early in camp.\n\n\n\nNT Aidan Keanaaina: Keanaaina opened camp as the primary backup to Tyleik Williams at nose tackle before Chris Smith mixed in later. Following Jay Tufele’s release, the undrafted rookie has a clearer path to earning a roster spot.\n\n\n\nWR Greg Dortch: Dortch looked completely comfortable as the Lions’ primary punt returner and appeared firmly entrenched as the team’s No. 4 wide receiver on Day 1.\n\n\n\nS Avonte Maddox: After working with the second-team defense during OTAs and minicamp, Maddox opened training camp alongside Chuck Clark in the starting lineup with the other safeties sidelined. If Joseph misses time into the regular season, Maddox’s skillset as a deep post safety could make him Detroit’s best internal option. He also served as the backup personal protector behind Sione Vaki on the punt team.\n\n\n.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785355595;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"Detroit Lions Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8348;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kerby Joseph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10905;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brian Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1616;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"84f40f0bbfde67c30f9f393a85ade05c\";s:5:\"title\";s:99:\"Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 1 – Welcome to 2026, as Deshaun Watson throws two picks\";s:4:\"link\";s:152:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128988/cleveland-browns-training-camp-recap-day-1-welcome-to-2026-as-deshaun-watson-throws-two-picks\";s:11:\"description\";s:312:\"Day 1 of Cleveland Browns training camp kicked off for the 2026 season on Wednesday, July 29. As we do every year, we will compile a summary of what happened before, during, and after each practice, based on notes from the local media and the team. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 1 (7/29/26) […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10407:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JULY 29: Tyre Phillips #69 of the Cleveland Browns sings with the offensive line as they warm up during Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 29, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDay 1 of <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/\">Cleveland Browns</a> training camp kicked off for the 2026 season on Wednesday, July 29. As we do every year, we will compile a summary of what happened before, during, and after each practice, based on notes from the local media and the team.\n\nCleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 1 (7/29/26)\n\n\n\n1. Construction Changes: I hope to cover this more in-depth if I get the chance to go to Berea for a training camp session next week, but the construction changes in the neighborhood outside of the Browns’ headquarters continued. Daryl Ruiter provided this shot as a re-configuration of Pearl Street:\n\n\nConstruction 🚧 🚜🏗️🛠️🦺 progress in Berea <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Mnb8kpGPvM\">pic.twitter.com/Mnb8kpGPvM</a>— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) <a href=\"https://x.com/RuiterWrongFAN/status/2082489029069623709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nInside the walls of the outdoor grounds, the Browns also have added permanent bleacher seating going across the entire west side of the field. If you imagine the tall grandstand bleachers you’ve seen for years, then the picture you see below is what you’d see on the complete opposite side:\n\n\nNew setup for <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> training camp as CrossCountry Mortgage Campus expands: <a href=\"https://t.co/hrSGlMyiPn\">pic.twitter.com/hrSGlMyiPn</a>— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) <a href=\"https://x.com/MaryKayCabot/status/2082496261693874298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n2. Cleveland Maintains Commitment to Secondary: The Browns have been busy showing a commitment to their secondary over the last two days. On Tuesday, the Browns extended CB Denzel Ward, making him a top paid cornerback in the NFL. Ward told reporters that he is ‘Cleveland’ through and through, despite seeing DE Myles Garrett get traded away. Ward says him not participating in offseason programs was related to him seeking an extended contract with Cleveland.\n\n\nBrowns Denzel Ward said wasn’t hesitation to sign extension after Myles Garrett was traded and team in roster rebuild. Said he’s Cleveland through and through. <a href=\"https://t.co/76KRCq1HCT\">pic.twitter.com/76KRCq1HCT</a>— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottPetrak/status/2082501516573745233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nThen, right before practice today, the Browns extended S Grant Delpit. Delpit gets a 3-year extension worth $48 million, including $35 million guaranteed. You can <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/129001/browns-contract-extension-grant-delpit\">read more on the extension here</a>, but it looks like GM Andrew Berry gave him the good news or another congrats as practice was starting:\n\n\nBrowns GM Andrew Berry came out moments ago to give Delpit the good news. He’s practicing now. Short hold-in over. <a href=\"https://t.co/0wcMWdWUD1\">https://t.co/0wcMWdWUD1</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/FBpKu9k9o9\">pic.twitter.com/FBpKu9k9o9</a>— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/2082523135715217596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n3. Clean Bill of Health: There aren’t any injuries to report this year as the Browns head into training camp, except for veteran DT Maliek Collins, who begins camp on the PUP list as he recovers from his torn quad suffered last season. However, head coach Todd Monken said that Collins has looked great and “hopes he’ll be ready for camp.” The rest of the guys should be a full-go, although we’ll see if the team takes it slower with anyone like RB Quinshon Judkins or TE Harold Fannin, who are coming off of surgeries.\n\n\nBrowns coach Todd Monken said DT Maliek Collins, who’s on PUP after torn quad last year, looks great, hopes he’ll be ready during camp.— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottPetrak/status/2082508408750498256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n4. Starting Offensive Lines: According to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, here were the starting offensive lines for Cleveland to begin Day 1 of camp:\n\n\nFirst Team: LT Spencer Fano, LG Zion Johnson, C Elgton Jenkins, RG Teven Jenkins, RT Tytus Howard\n\n\n\nSecond Team: LT Dawand Jones, LG Zak Zinter, C Parker Brailsford, RG KT Leveston, RT Austin Barber\n\n\nJackson notes that this was just the first rotations, and that someone like Jones was working with the starters later as Fano went with the twos. Nonetheless, it’s always a bit of a camp tradition to look at some lineups and over-read into things.\n\n5. Deshaun Watson First Up: Head coach Todd Monken has made it clear that both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will see work with the ones in the quarterback competition, but for the first day, Watson was up first…and it did not go well. Early on in practice, he was picked off on back-to-back throws. Here is the first one, which was picked by CB Denzel Ward: \n\n\nWARDEN WITH THE PICK 🔥🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/wKevqpI13x\">pic.twitter.com/wKevqpI13x</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2082529812766183778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn the next throw, he was picked by CB Damarri Mathis. Unfortunately, later in practice, Mathis went inside with a trainer.\n\n\nDamarri Mathis with the pick on Deshaun. Both QBs struggling early. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#browns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/N6ooYMvdyc\">pic.twitter.com/N6ooYMvdyc</a>— Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) <a href=\"https://x.com/dan_labbe/status/2082529942789906792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n6. Things You Like to See: It’s good to see QB Shedeur Sanders connecting down the sideline with WR KC Concepcion. The quarterbacks were working initially in 7-on-7 drills, and both rookie receivers were working with the second team (Sanders), not Watson. During 11-on-11 drills later, Watson had some work with other receivers like Concepcion.\n\n\nSHEDEUR DEEP 🔥🔥🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/U9yJdnOGR0\">pic.twitter.com/U9yJdnOGR0</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2082533958399492532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n7. Camp Speed: It’s Day 1 of training camp, so sometimes, you have plays like this that are going at…less than half speed. Either that, or it’s a really bad throw. I’ll try to be optimistic and go the half speed route, as Watson connects with WR Jerry Jeudy at the end of practice.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> Deshaun Watson throws a deep ball to Jerry Jeudy near the end of the first day of practice <a href=\"https://t.co/uWKn7hn6yF\">pic.twitter.com/uWKn7hn6yF</a>— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) <a href=\"https://x.com/FredGreetham9/status/2082549083382624440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd then yeah, after seeing this Shedeur Sanders throw in a similar drill, it’s definitely half speed:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> Shedeur Sanders throws over the middle to Brenden Bates near the end of the first practice. A couple plays earlier he threw deep to Denzel Boston. <a href=\"https://t.co/nwUcJNb9JY\">pic.twitter.com/nwUcJNb9JY</a>— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) <a href=\"https://x.com/FredGreetham9/status/2082549684866801862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n8. Brownies: WR Cedric Tillman was starting off with the third-team offense. … QB Dillon Gabriel worked with the third unit in 11-on-11 drills. … DT Kalia Davis left practice early with a member of athletic training staff. … TE Joe Royer did not practice for a personal reason. … If you’re interested in the ESPN QB stats tracker, <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2082544654570901618?s=20\">that is here</a> … Talking about Watson’s two interceptions early in practice, Monken said the following about them on radio after practice:\n\n\nTodd Monken talking about practice on the team’s official radio show said this INT was a better play by Ward than a mistake by the QB. On the next one, Monken said “it was a dig and he was late.”— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) <a href=\"https://x.com/AkronJackson/status/2082547303110279546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n9. Up Next: The Browns will practice on Thursday at 1:15 PM ET. The first session open to the public is on Friday.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785355272;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1617;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5589fbce216c5aa8058dc7a01d3552ff\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Daniel Jones a full participant as Colts open final camp at Grand Park\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-analysis/125634/daniel-jones-a-full-participant-as-colts-open-final-camp-at-grand-park\";s:11:\"description\";s:359:\"WESTFIELD, Ind. — For perhaps the final time at Grand Park Sports Campus, the Indianapolis Colts turned the page toward a new season and opened training camp. The first practice won’t define the 2026 season, but Wednesday’s session featured a healthy starting quarterback, one of the league’s deepest secondaries and new faces stepping into more […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5100:\"\n\n\n \n Ashton Dulin runs through warmup drills ahead of Indianapolis Colts training camp practice at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Ind. — July 29, 2025 | Thomas Butler-Guerrero \n\nWESTFIELD, Ind. — For perhaps the final time at Grand Park Sports Campus, the Indianapolis Colts turned the page toward a new season and opened training camp. The first practice won’t define the 2026 season, but Wednesday’s session featured a healthy starting quarterback, one of the league’s deepest secondaries and new faces stepping into more significant roles on a revamped defense.\n\nThe biggest takeaway from the first open practice was watching quarterback Daniel Jones back in action after being cleared with no restrictions. The eight-year veteran took every first-team rep during the hour-long practice and looked comfortable directing Shane Steichen’s offense, then mentioned afterward he felt satisfied about being ready for the start of camp. Jones finished just 4-of-8 passing during the competitive team periods as the Colts assembled a secondary capable of making every completion difficult throughout camp.\n\n\n“ready to go.” <a href=\"https://t.co/Mpu16NSPRH\">pic.twitter.com/Mpu16NSPRH</a>— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) <a href=\"https://x.com/Colts/status/2081797837357035796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith former All-Pro cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward blanketing Colts receivers, the throwing windows instantly disappeared after each snap. In the final team session, Ward swatted away a curl route intended for receiver Laquon Treadwell before Gardner broke up Jones’ final pass intended for receiver Josh Downs. Jones still flashed several encouraging moments, connecting with Tyler Warren on both a hitch and a post route during the opening team period.\n\nDuring the 7-on-7 session, Jones delivered a couple of deeper completions to receiver Ashton Dulin on a post and then an out route. He connected with Treadwell on a dig, but his most impressive pass was to a wide open Jonathan Taylor running a wheel route after he ran past linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither down the sideline. \n\nFor the first time in the five years I’ve been covering training camp, there isn’t a starting QB position battle. The only quarterback battle appears to be behind Jones as Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard split second-team opportunities throughout practice to compete for the backup job. Leonard experienced more growing pains of working with the backups and his toughest moment came when he rolled left to keep the play alive before floating a duck of a pass that safety Trey Washington intercepted while diving near the sideline. The quarterback rotation may have even contributed to an errant exchange with second-team center Dalton Tucker as one snap sailed over the head of Leonard. \n\nIndy’s offense features 10 returners from last season. Two receivers stepped into new roles as Dulin and Treadwell occupied the outside receiver spots with Alec Pierce unavailable. Despite combining for 17 NFL seasons, the veteran duo enters camp looking to expand their roles with just 10 career touchdowns between them.\n\nThe revamped defense showed just how much turnover occurred during the offseason. Six new players lined up with Lou Anarumo’s starting defensive unit, beginning with free-agent additions Arden Key off the edge and Akeem Davis-Gaither at linebacker. Bryce Boettcher, one of the Colts’ rookie linebackers, worked alongside Davis-Gaither with the starters as first-round draft pick CJ Allen begins camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Allen’s absence also highlighted Davis-Gaither’s familiarity with Anarumo’s system. Before nearly every snap, Anarumo stepped into the middle of the defensive huddle to relay play calls through his veteran linebacker as the pair shared five years in Cincinnati. \n\nAlong the defensive front, Colby Wooden worked with the starters alongside Grover Stewart while veteran DeForest Buckner continues progressing toward his 10th NFL season following a surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck. The secondary also featured new combinations as Justin Walley handled first-team nickel responsibilities in place of longtime cornerback Kenny Moore II. Hunter Wohler took reps with the starters at strong safety, while Jonathan Owens and rookie AJ Haulcy are also in the mix as one of the most intriguing position competitions on the roster officially began.\n\nWednesday’s camp kickoff offered an early glimpse into what kind of identity this Colts team may showcase in 2026. 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One Bills Drive has added wide receivers DJ Moore and Skyler Bell to the mix, the former through a trade with the Chicago Bears, and the latter during the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6019:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 29, 2026; Rochester, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) catches a pass during training camp at St. John Fisher University. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nThe Buffalo Bills are trying to remedy an inconsistent and predictable performance room that plagued the team’s wide receivers in big moments during the 2025 season. One Bills Drive has added wide receivers DJ Moore and Skyler Bell to the mix, the former through a trade with the Chicago Bears, and the latter during the 2026 NFL Draft.\n\nYet by and large, the team’s group of wide receivers remains otherwise very similar entering 2026. That includes Keon Coleman, who has a lot to prove in year three. Coleman has just turned 23 years old, but this season feels like it carries the weight of a necessary redemption arc for his NFL career. \n\nPresident of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane and quarterback Josh Allen understand this, and both have made sure to build a case for Coleman as fairly as possible. During his first press conference of camp, Beane spoke at length about Coleman, and his level of maturity stating “if you know Keon the way I know him and his teammates know him, you feel a guy who’s really matured — the light has come on, he understands some of the things he could’ve done better along the way,” while reflecting on his own level of maturity at a similar age and adding that Coleman finally appears to be “growing comfortable in his skin.”\n\nBeane then went on to say that he’s “very proud of Keon and where he is. He could’ve taken the negativity from the press-conference thing, the season, the benchings, whatever has happened to him. He has has the most positive outlook on things… …I think he’s done everything that he could control, up to this point.”\n\nBeane was then asked if expectations are higher for Coleman now, given the hurried “not for long” nature of professional football. Ever in Coleman’s corner, Beane said that “if you handle the things the way he’s handled them this offseason up to this point… …I think those things will come. If you just prepare, do the right things on the field, off the field, I think the rest will come.” \n\nBeane then stated that he doesn’t believe Coleman “has come up short with his ability. I think he’s shown plenty of things going back to his rookie year before the injury.” In summing it up, Beane said “I think when he’s done things the right way — which, he’s doing that — and the light is on, I think that will naturally come,” before adding that he’s unconcerned about the immaturity issues from prior seasons thanks to what Coleman’s shown so far in 2026.\n\nAllen also continues to show confidence in Coleman, evidenced by the offense’s first 7-on-7 play of camp — a quick out to Coleman on the edge. The pass fell incomplete, but the key takeaway was that Allen went right back to Coleman on the very next play, which was a far more difficult pass and catch down the right side of the field that Coleman hauled in to applause. \n\nAfter practice, when asked about Coleman and whether he’s earned his trust, Allen responded by saying “Absolutely. You know, he’s put in the work this offseason. He continues to get better. He continues to master the offense and the role that we’re asking him to do.” Allen would go on to add that Coleman is “working extremely hard and I think people see that. I respect that about him. He’s never once put his head down and pouted and ‘woe is me.’ It’s always ‘hey, I’m gonna figure this thing out.’ And when you have a guy that’s willing to put in the extra work, that you start pulling for that guy. But again, I understand his body language now. I know where he’s gonna be.”\n\nAs for what transpired on that first incomplete pass, Allen mentioned that “back-shoulder balls, some guys aren’t easy to throw to, but he’s got such a big frame where those are something that he’s gotta be very very excellent at. But it takes reps to do that and I’m glad we got that today.” Though the internet has been sharply divided where some are quick to criticize Coleman, it’s best for outsiders to calm down after one pass on the first (and very rainy) day at camp. Everyone is rusty and it takes time to (re)establish football rhythm.\n\n\nColeman drops the first pass, but gets the next one 🏈 <a href=\"https://t.co/yKI0QeJNbY\">pic.twitter.com/yKI0QeJNbY</a>— Lauren 💕 (@BillsBabe721) <a href=\"https://x.com/BillsBabe721/status/2082497346835795996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nColeman was busy throughout day one, the successful target of several additional passes, but folks in attendance saw a new wrinkle to his pro game. When it came time for punt returns, Coleman was the first man up for the job — as in ahead of everyone else on the roster. 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While Jonathan Taylor is not on his first pro deal, he is in a contract year. But he\'s not taking the same approach with the Colts. Taylor was on the field practicing with the team on Wednesday and said after the session that he feels like an extension is on its way.“<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2026/07/29/why-colts-jonathan-taylor-no-hold-in-waiting-for-extension/91049600007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I have faith</a>,” Taylor said, via Nathan Brown of the Indianapolis Star. “There have been some good conversations, but I have faith between my agent and the front office.“Like I‘ve said already, I would love to be a Colt for life, and I have faith that things are moving in the right direction.”Taylor signed a three-year, $42 million extension with Indianapolis midway through the 2023 season. 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One of the questions posed to General Manager Howie Roseman had to do with a report that the team was hesitant to extend the 2023 first-round pick. Carter pleaded no contest to street racing charges stemming from a crash that occurred before he was drafted and he was benched for part of a game in 2024 after being late for a meeting. Carter\'s conditioning was questioned by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio ahead of last season and Carter was ejected in Week 1 for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Roseman said he had not seen that report, but that the team went into the offseason hoping to get a deal done with Carter and said that there were no off-field issues that raised a red flag about committing to him for the long term. \"I don\'t know what off-field concerns,\" Roseman said, via a transcript from the team. \"Since Jalen\'s been here, he\'s put his head down, he\'s worked hard, and he\'s made huge impact plays for this organization, for this team. Last year, he wasn\'t 100 percent. He tried to fight through that and play through that. We understand that. Like anyone, when you\'re 25 years old, you\'re still growing as a person and as a player. I saw Zack Baun yesterday and he made a great comment. He said to me, \'When I signed my contract, someone told me you don\'t pay me for what I did, you\'re paying me for what I\'m going to do.\' And that\'s why we do these deals. We don\'t do anything based on retroactive performance; we\'re doing things based on future performance. We were trying to sign Jalen in March, understood it was unique because of where the market was and where he thought and [Agent] Drew [Rosenhaus] thought it was going, but it was always positive and we were always trying to get him extended.\"Carter missed six games last season with shoulder injuries, but none of the issues that have cropped up outweighed what he\'s shown the Eagles on the field over the last three years. 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What a doozy it was, too. \n\nAs soon as I got to Flowery Branch, the news broke that <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-roster/94653/injuries-training-camp-pup-nfi-lists-trevor-siemian-jawaan-taylor-billy-bowman-jr-deangelo-malone-zach-harrison\">Trevor Siemian was being released with an injury settlement</a>, in addition to a handful of other roster moves. Michael Penix still isn’t medically cleared, and Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with some back tightness that has him sidelined for now. That left the Falcons with exactly one quarterback on the roster — rookie and former D2 darling Jack Strand — but the Falcons also signed Cooper Rush on Wednesday morning to round out the depth chart a bit. \n\nThe other big news of the day is what appears to be <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-training-camp/94680/reports-bijan-robinson-not-practicing-on-day-1-of-training-camp-looking-for-new-deal\">a potential Bijan Robinson hold-in</a>. Robinson wasn’t in cleats or a helmet today, and though he did some footwork and was engaged watching drills, he did not participate. Robinson is the consummate professional and I am not even remotely worried about this getting resolved. \n\nFor my full rundown from today’s practice, click below.\n\nOther notes and quotes from Falcons training camp, Day 1: \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-injuries/94658/tua-tagovailoa-injury-update-training-camp-flare-up-trevor-siemian-jack-strand-qb-depth-chart\">Tua Tagovailoa is not expected to miss much time</a>. Kevin Stefanski emphasized this multiple times. From his lips to the football gods’ ears. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-roster/94665/cooper-rush-signed-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix-jr-trevor-siemian\">Atlanta’s newest addition to the QB depth chart, Cooper Rush</a>, spoke to the media after practice. Rush said he flew in from Dallas late last night and was in Flowery Branch bright and early to sign his deal. Jahan Dotson said that when he left the dorm this morning, he saw Rush working through his tryout. \n\n\n\nWhen asked about the double whammy of Tua’s injury and Siemian’s release with an injury settlement, head coach Kevin Stefanski said “This is the NFL. You cannot predict what’s coming.” He doesn’t want to put a timetable on Tua’s timetable to full practice, but said it’s short term and he should be back “sooner rather than later.”\n\n\n\nNot surprising, but it was hot and humid out there today, which was one of the first things new OL Wanya Morris noted when he spoke to the media after practice. Morris drank too much water too fast, resulting in him throwing up during a blocking drill. 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While the first handful of practices are padless, there were still plenty of takeaways from Day One, including a big performance from Drew Allar, and a cornerback making the most of his increased reps. Roman […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5877:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 11: Drew Allar #16 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLATROBE — Training camp is officially underway in Latrobe for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they officially begin their 2026 season. While the first handful of practices are padless, there were still plenty of takeaways from Day One, including a big performance from Drew Allar, and a cornerback making the most of his increased reps. \n\nRoman Wilson and his usage in the offense\n\nWhen the Steelers trotted out their starting 11 personnel, the receivers were DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, and Roman Wilson. This may have surprised some who expected second-round pick Germie Bernard to get that spot – and there is a very good chance it will be his – but Wilson was a focal point in team drills throughout the first practice. \n\nIt was hard to count how many times he was targeted, but I would say he was thrown to more than any other pass-catcher during team periods. Now, these were the same things we were seeing in camp this time last year, so do with that information what you will. In individual drills, though, his footwork looked clean, he was agile in his cuts and breaks, and he genuinely looked like a player that has been working to improve and earn real snaps in 2026. Considering where he was drafted two years ago, he will be a name that will be circled during exhibition play.\n\nSteelers get the full Drew Allar experience\n\nFans in attendance got the first taste of the quarterback battle between Will Howard and Drew Allar to kickoff camp, and Day One would go to Allar in terms of big plays. The rookie out of Penn State had the two best throws of any quarterback during team drills, ripping a seam shot to Max Hurleman in seven-on-sevens and closing practice with a touchdown pass down the middle to Robert Tonyan from 15 yards out.\n\nThere were, however, a few throws Allar would have liked to have back. A check down in seven-on-sevens was tipped by Cole Holcomb and picked off by Payton Wilson. Another sideline shot on a corner route was thrown into a tight window and nearly picked. It was admirable seeing him take some chances when others would simply throw three-yard check downs or easy pitches-and-catches to the flat, but you would also like to see a bit more precision on the tight-window throws. Overall, though, it’s a practice he can walk away happy with his performance.\n\nEdge rusher deployment and movement\n\nT.J. Watt said he and the pass rushers would be moving around, and he wasn’t kidding. He, Alex Highsmith, and Nick Herbig all lined up at multiple spots throughout practice, and were all on the field at the same time at one point. If that is a sign of things to come, fans will be very pleased with Patrick Graham and his usage of the three edge rushers.\n\nBig day for Asante Samuel Jr\n\nWith Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr both on the PUP list, that opened up opportunities for other defensive backs to shine, and Asante Samuel Jr. took advantage of the extra reps. The Florida State product was the best defensive back on the field, breaking up a pair of passes during team drills. The first was a pass from Rodgers to Pittman on the sideline where Samuel read the play, broke on the ball, and batted it away. The second came on a go ball to DK Metcalf from Rodgers. Samuel stayed with Metaled step for step and broke up the pass at the catch point. \n\nOther notes\n\n\nBroderick Jones looks very light. It was good to see him on the field, but he’ll need to bulk up to get to playing weight\n\n\n\nBrandin Echols picked off Aaron Rodgers in the end zone on a tipped pass that was intended for Darnell Washington\n\n\n\nThe first-team offensive line was from left to right: Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Spencer Anderson, Dylan Cook. 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But after only playing in eight games last year before being released, Greenlaw is now back as the LB2 in San Francisco alongside Fred Warner.\n\nWhile he’s looking to prove himself again, the veteran linebacker has already made his presence known in the 49ers locker room.\n\n“It’s huge,” Brock Purdy said of having Greenlaw’s presence around. “Obviously when he came back, it was like one of our brothers that came back. It’s almost like let’s pick up where we left off after that season when he left. Just his presence. The dawg that he has when he steps on the field, it’s like everybody feeds off that kind of energy. \n\n“Being on offense, I’ll look across the ball and be like, ‘oh shoot’, you got Dre Greenlaw next to Fred [Warner] again, and they’re flying around, and they’re filling the gaps like you can feel them. Just having him in our locker room and his presence, man, it’s a real thing. He looks out for all the young guys too; he’s a real brother. The minute that dude steps on the field, you got to be ready. And we all just want to go to war with him. I think it was a huge addition to get him back.”\n\nCornerback Deommodore Lenoir was also hyped up to play with Greenlaw again, noting the linebacker’s mentality and intensity.\n\n“He’s the bully. We got our bully back,” Lenoir chuckled. “I was mad when he left cause I know the intensity he plays with. He’s gonna go 110 percent every game, every practice. I know that he’s gonna give it his all.”\n\nBut of course, no player is happier to have Greenlaw back than his running partner Fred Warner.\n\n“It’s just been special from the moment he gave me that phone call telling me he was coming back,” Warner said of Greenlaw. “It’s been super special. Then today, kind of met every expectation. Even days leading up to today, I’ve been having to tell him like, ‘Hey bro, relax,’ because he’s been amped up and ready to go. 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(Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Commanders need more weapons.\n\nThis is all we have been hearing from the national and local media and, of course, the fans.\n\nMuch of the offseason focus was trying to get a true complement opposite <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McLaTe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">receiver Terry McLaurin</a> in an attempt to get <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4426348/jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quarterback Jayden Daniels</a> more weapons.\n\nAlthough those efforts went largely unrewarded, there is some reason for fans to be optimistic about what Washington currently has on the team. \n\n\n\nTraining camp started this week and the talk still centers around Washington adding another offensive weapon to the roster — and there is a chance they very well may.\n\nThe national media is <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/whats-latest-commanders-stefon-diggs-030123931.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">projecting veteran Stefon Diggs to Washington</a>, while Brandon Aiyuk is projecting himself as a Commander.\n\nBut what if the offensive weapons fans so desperately desire are staring us right in the face?\n\nWeapons, you say? I’ll give you weapons!\n\nBefore we dive head-first into the offensive weapons Washington currently has, let’s first talk a bit about scheme. \n\nThis new offense that coordinator David Blough is set to roll out projects to be run-focused, with multiple tight end sets. This could mean heavy doses of 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends), and even some three tight end looks. With each tight end added, you can essentially assume a wide receiver is subtracted. If Blough uses a heavy dose of 12 personnel, that means just two wide receivers would be on the field.\n\nI’m not pointing this out to try and diminish the need for more playmakers at the wide receiver position, however It’s definitely something that has to be factored in when accounting for weapons in this new-look offense. \n\nNow, onto the fun part…\n\nWeapons\n\nQuarterback: Washington has one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the league in Jayden Daniels. Only Lamar Jackson may be considered more lethal as a runner, either by design or when the defense turns their back on him in the passing game.\n\nGetting a true weapon more weapons is a fun problem to have!\n\nRunning back: Bill Croskey-Merritt was a bit one-dimensional as a rookie, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrosJa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catching just nine passes for 68 yards</a>. So, what did Adam Peters do? He signed veteran Rachaad White. The 27-year-old has averaged 51 receptions, 363 receiving yards and three touchdowns per season over his four-year career.\n\n\nCannot wait to see Rachaad White take plays like this to the house in the Burgundy & Gold <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/jvy3V3j6iP\">pic.twitter.com/jvy3V3j6iP</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2071205052132245979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nDon’t forget, both of these backs are capable of toting the rock as well, with Croskey-Merritt collecting 805 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie, while White had a 990-yard, six-touchdown year his second season in Tampa Bay. Bill has home-run speed, while White, who is not quite as fast, is no slouch in that department either.\n\nTight end: This is where things begin to get fun…\n\nAdam Peters needed more from the tight end room in an offense that is projected to feature a lot of underneath routes designed to produce chunks of YAC. He went out and signed the 6’3” 238-pound <a href=\"https://pro.nfl.com/players/player/54608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chig Okonkwo</a> to act as Blough’s new JUMBO receiver. Yes, you are reading this right – I did say JUMBO receiver!\n\n\nI don\'t think people realize how close Trey Burks and Chig Okonkwo profile athletically. Chig is an undersized TE. Burks is an oversized WR. Chig is faster and in the 96th percentile for TEs. Most sites have Chig at 238lbs too. Chig is basically a glorified WR. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/OaLIBXqeMh\">pic.twitter.com/OaLIBXqeMh</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2080829731671355620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nChig is a 4.5-second 40-yard-dash guy who excels with the ball in his hands after the catch. He offers very little as a blocker, so calling him a true tight end is a bit of a stretch, however, he forced 13 missed tackles (4th best among tight ends in the NFL) while his 345 yards after the catch were ninth best last year in Tennessee, so he’s very capable of creating yards with the ball in his hands.\n\nAside from Chig, Washington also has third-year pro Ben Sinnott. He was the No. 53 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, but was used sparingly by former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury during his first two seasons. He can double as an H-back operating out of the backfield but, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ben-sinnott/32005349-4e71-3776-3bdc-4e1c4b9de595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">athletically, he profiles</a> like today’s Move-TEs, with a 4.68 40, a 40-inch vertical and a 6.82 3-cone drill. When he has been targeted, he has produced!\n\n\nDriscoll hits Sinnott down the seam for BIG gain. Watch Ben fight for extra yardage at the end 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 <a href=\"https://t.co/drAEwU0q0q\">pic.twitter.com/drAEwU0q0q</a>— Tiller56 (Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) <a href=\"https://x.com/Tiller56/status/1822321203710693679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2024</a>\n\n\nReceiver: Terry McLaurin is coming off a down, injury-plagued season which saw him play in just 9.5 games, posting career lows in receptions (38), yards (582) and touchdowns (3). At 31, Terry may not be the same explosive athlete he was early in his career but make no doubt about it – he’s still a weapon on the outside.\n\nPeters swung for the fences in free agency, <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-commanders-wanted-alec-pierce-194207721.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reportedly prepared to offer Colts WR Alec Pierce</a> a massive deal. Ultimately, Pierce wound up re-signing in Indy. Peters was also in on Packers free agent receiver Romeo Doubs, who would up in New England. Peters was forced to settle on veterans Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson, with the draft just around the corner.\n\nThere were definitely eyes on Carnell Tate (fourth overall to the Titans) and Jordyn Tyson (eighth overall to the Saints) in the draft, but Peters sat tight and landed what he felt was a first-round talent in Antonio Williams at pick 71. \n\nAt a tad under 6-0 and now around 190 pounds, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/antonio-williams/32005749-4c14-3106-6d4c-8265048e714b\">Williams ran a 4.41 40 at the combine</a>, while posting nearly 40” in the vertical. He’s known as a savvy route runner who can operate on the outside or from the slot and is dangerous with the ball in his hands after the catch. He had a down year in 2025 on a Clemson offense that certainly wasn’t clicking on all cylinders, but if you look at his 2024 season, you’ll see the talent the young man possesses (75 receptions, 904 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns).\n\n\nJayden Daniels has a new weapon in Antonio Williams 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/l7McFBp7Lu\">pic.twitter.com/l7McFBp7Lu</a>— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperNFL/status/2047854236277653710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nSome others to watch are:\n\n\nDyami Brown – deep threat who has some rapport with Jayden\n\n\n\nLuke McCaffrey – big-bodied receiver who has inside/outside versatility and good speed/quickness\n\n\n\nTreylon Burks – former first rounder who can win with play strength\n\n\n\nJaylin Lane – blazer who is still learning the nuances of the position\n\n\n*As of this writing, there is still a chance Washington adds another player to the wide receiver room. \n\n\n\n12/21 Personnel Scenario:\n\nQB: Jayden Daniels\n\nRB: Rachaad White\n\nTE/Jumbo WR: Chig Okonkwo\n\nTE: Ben Sinnott\n\nWR: Terry McLaurin\n\nWR: Antonio Williams\n\nWith the above lineup, you don’t know what Washington is going to do. With two TEs (one who does well as a blocker), and a capable runner in the backfield in White, Blough could choose to run outside zone if Jayden sees a six-man front. If the defense chooses to stack the box, Washington has two outside threats in McLaurin and Williams, a mismatch threat against a safety or linebacker in Okonkwo and a dangerous weapon out of the backfield in White who can beat most linebackers in this league in the open field.\n\nThe beautiful part of this look is playaction. Washington can line up under center with Sinnott in the HIP and show OZ left, only to have Jayden pull and have Terry, Antonio and Chig on a high-to-low vertical read (backside post, bang 9-route to clear and deep out). If Jayden likes what he sees, he can pull the trigger. If he sees open field, he can tuck it and run.\n\nIn this scenario, who does the defense give the attention to? Who may be the guy who gets bracketed?\n\n11 Personnel Scenario:\n\nQB: Jayden Daniels\n\nRB: Bill Croskey-Merritt\n\nTE: Ben Sinnott\n\nWR: Terry McLaurin\n\nWR: Antonio Williams\n\nWR: Luke McCaffrey/Treylon Burks\n\nIn this scenario, the Commanders again have a lot of options. With Sinnott in as a more “traditional” TE, we have the ability to put him in-line, in the HIP, or even split as a “MOVE” TE without giving up anything play-calling wise. Croskey-Merritt may not offer the same receiving threat out of the backfield as White, but as a pure zone runner, he would be a threat to make a house-call on every carry. McLaurin, Williams and McCaffrey/Burks are all good blockers, so this keeps the run game open from traditional 11 personnel.\n\nIf Washington is behind the sticks and need to air it out, we have nice high/low options and some big-bodied threats. What I really love about this grouping is the versatility it affords at both TE and WR. I’ve already mentioned the different ways Blough can line Sinnott up without giving away his play call. The same versatility can also be applied to this wide receiver group. McLaurin is more of a true outside threat, but he can be motioned basically anywhere pre-snap to create an ideal mismatch. We know Williams can be an inside/outside weapon, and the same can be said for McCaffrey and Burks. The Commanders have guys who can win with speed, guys who can win with advanced route running and guys who can win with play strength/body type. It’s really a truly beautiful combo! And don’t count out Jayden creating with his legs.\n\n\n\nDo the Commanders have the necessary weapons to compete for the NFC East title? Can this group earn a playoff win? Do you feel we are still lacking and need to add another piece to be able to compete? 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With all players in the building and no contract drama hanging over their heads, this seemed to be the most upbeat start to camp in recent years. As is common in training camp, we did see a bit of a scuffle […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3620:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 28: Ja\'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields on July 28, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> were back on the field Wednesday, holding their first practice of training camp.\n\nWith all players in the building and no contract drama hanging over their heads, this seemed to be the most upbeat start to camp in recent years.\n\nAs is common in training camp, we did see a bit of a scuffle early on between wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and cornerback Jalen Davis.\n\n\nA better look at day one\'s fight. Ja\'Marr ripped off and tossed DJ\'s helmet, jawed with the entire defense, and then flinched at Jalen (who for a split second squared up at WR1).<a href=\"https://x.com/WLWT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WLWT</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/tIa01kioZB\">pic.twitter.com/tIa01kioZB</a>— Jaron May (@jaron_may) <a href=\"https://x.com/jaron_may/status/2082495018334314641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt appears DJ Turner II’s helmet got ripped off and tossed by Chase, and then Davis acts as if he is going to throw a punch at Chase. Luckily, no players were injured, and the situation looked to be diffused relatively quickly. From the video, it doesn’t look as if any actual punches connected.\n\nWhen asked about the scuffle after practice, Davis said, “We’re just competing, that’s all it is. I always feel like the energy’s gotta be like that on both sides of the field. (Expletive) I hope there’s a fight every day.”\n\n\n\"I hope there\'s a fight every day.\" I asked Jalen Davis about his scuffle with Ja\'Marr Chase, here\'s his response:<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bengal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengal</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/FOX19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FOX19</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/pwQBee68Bc\">pic.twitter.com/pwQBee68Bc</a>— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/GSorrentinoTV/status/2082513635708957021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nTurner downplayed the fight and didn’t seem to have any ill will toward Chase.\n\n“Brothers fight. That’s all it is. Nothing to it,” Turner said.\n\nJoe Burrow didn’t seem to mind the scuffle either.\n\n“Whatever those guys need to get excited to get better, go ahead and do it,” Burrow said while later adding, “If you can maybe punch someone in the face in about 15 to 20 seconds and then get back and lined up, that’s probably ideal.”\n\n\n\"Brothers fight\" DJ Turner, Jalen Davis and Joe Burrow react to today\'s scuffle. Ja\'Marr Chase will speak to the media tomorrow.<a href=\"https://x.com/WLWT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WLWT</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/N9DT8WJaWM\">https://t.co/N9DT8WJaWM</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/QlSz2LwQe2\">pic.twitter.com/QlSz2LwQe2</a>— Jaron May (@jaron_may) <a href=\"https://x.com/jaron_may/status/2082526437479719052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt didn’t seem like anyone in the locker room was going to let the scuffle carry over, so hopefully it’s not a huge deal, and no fights lead to any injuries going forward.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785349691;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";i:1;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1635;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"89808a08aea702b5857b2c014ca27cf1\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Report: Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazell tore his LCL\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-panthers-rookie-wr-chris-brazell-tore-his-lcl\";s:11:\"description\";s:165:\"Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell was injured in Wednesday\'s training camp practice and it looks like he\'s going to be out for an extended period of time.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2729:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_strahan_260729\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"601734\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_strahan_260729\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_strahan_260729\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Tennessee Titans\",\"title\": \"Strahan addresses criticism over Johnson interview\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/michael-strahan-addresses-criticism-over-chris-johnson-interview\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-29T12:14:55Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell was injured in Wednesday\'s training camp practice and it looks like he\'s going to be out for an extended period of time. Brazzell went down during a 7-on-7 drill and had to be carted off the field. Joe Person of TheAthletic.com <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/josephperson/status/2082527229414642104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reports that the third-round pick suffered</a> an LCL tear that is expected to keep him out for up to eight weeks. Head coach Dave Canales said that Brazzell was held out of a couple of earlier practices because of knee soreness, although Person reports that the injury is not believed to be related to the previous issue. \"It was just something that kind of <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.panthers.com/news/dave-canales-chris-brazzell-will-get-evaluation-on-left-knee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">started to get sore</a> after the first couple of days, and then we just, he mentioned it to us,\" Canales said, via the team\'s website. \"We started to look at it and we put him through some good recovery stuff and de-loaded him for a couple of days, got him back out there, and he couldn\'t finish the day.\"The Panthers saw linebacker Nic Scourton go down with a torn ACL during practice last week, so it has been a rough start to camp on both sides of the ball for Carolina. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785348724;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13353;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Chris Brazzell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1636;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c0338ea7f0fe814d07b62a7fc7850328\";s:5:\"title\";s:120:\"Giants WR Malik Nabers has been running, cutting, running routes and taking part in individual drills, per @JordanRaanan\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1va41ad/giants_wr_malik_nabers_has_been_running_cutting/\";s:11:\"description\";s:54:\" submitted by /u/Ma1ikNabers [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:300:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Ma1ikNabers\"> /u/Ma1ikNabers </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/sleepernfl/status/2082513043012133013?s=46\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1va41ad/giants_wr_malik_nabers_has_been_running_cutting/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785348439;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1637;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7a0b5c420549a46f26a92be3a0e201b7\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Report: Browns \"strongly considering\" re-signing Jadeveon Clowney\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-browns-strongly-considering-re-signing-jadeveon-clowney\";s:11:\"description\";s:88:\"There might be a reunion in order for a veteran edge rusher and a team in the AFC North.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2675:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_brownsqbs_260715\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"300333\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_brownsqbs_260715\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_brownsqbs_260715\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cleveland Browns\",\"title\": \"Who will win the QB competition in Cleveland?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/cleveland-browns-qb-competition-heats-up-deshaun-watson-vs-shedeur-sanders\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-15T16:50:04Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n There might be a reunion in order for a veteran edge rusher and a team in the AFC North. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the Browns are \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/07/browns-are-strongly-considering-bringing-back-jadeveon-clowney-whos-visiting-today-on-the-1st-day-of-camp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strongly considering</a>\" re-signing Jadeveon Clowney. Clowney is in town to visit with the team on Wednesday. Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2014 draft, previously played for Cleveland in 2021 and 2022. He registered 9.0 sacks for the club in 2021. But that number was reduced to 2.0 sacks in 12 games in 2022.Things ended poorly between Clowney and the organization, as Clowney complained that the Browns were going out of their way to give Myles Garrett favorable matchups to juice his sack totals.But with the Browns trading Garrett to the Rams, that personal matter is now a non-issue.Clowney appeared in 13 games with six starts for Dallas last season, finishing with 8.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, and 10 quarterback hits.In his 153 career games for Houston, Seattle, Tennessee, Cleveland, Baltimore, Carolina, and Dallas, Clowney has recorded 66.5 sacks with 120 tackles for loss and 149 QB hits.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785348283;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1638;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a2d6929be42214fa147e3295ba261b6e\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Nnamdi Madubuike’s return headlines Ravens’ start of training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/83535/nnamdi-madubuikes-return-headlines-ravens-start-of-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:320:\"The Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 training camp got off to an excellent start before they ran a single play. Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, who missed virtually all of last year due to a neck injury, was activated from the physically unable to perform list and jogged out on the field to join his teammates for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3051:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Nnamdi Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 training camp got off to an excellent start before they ran a single play.\n\nStar defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, who missed virtually all of last year due to a neck injury, was activated from the physically unable to perform list and jogged out on the field to join his teammates for the first time in more than 10 months. He participated in individual drills and went through some conditioning on a side field, but did not see any full-team work. Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed after practice that Madubuike passed his physical and would begin a ramp-up process to return to the field. \n\nThat sentence was unthinkable months ago. Madubuike’s career seemed to be in jeopardy after he went down in Week 2 last year, and the Ravens declined to comment on his status over the the rest of the season. In the spring, they finally expressed some cautious optimism, which was followed by reports of a second surgery and a positive outlook for the two-time Pro Bowler. He was medically cleared by independent spine and cervical doctors last week, but today’s appearance was still somewhat of a surprise. \n\n“It’s still a process to get ready to play football,” Minter cautioned. “Everybody has a good feeling.” He indicated that the Ravens had a plan and timeline for Madubuike’s ramp-up process, but declined to provide any details. \n\nOther than Baltimore’s coaching overhaul, Madubuike’s return could have the biggest impact on the team out of any offseason move. Their pass rush virtually collapsed in his absence last year. Opposing offensive lines were able to double-team Travis Jones and take their chances against the Ravens’ shorthanded stable of edge rushers. That will not be an option if Madubuike is on the field – not to mention Trey Hendrickson off the edge. \n\n\nBaltimore’s four man rush ranked 28th in pressure rate, 29th in sack rate and 30th in pass rush win rate last year. With Nnamdi back, Hendrickson in the fold, and other additions/young players stepping up…could go from bottom to top five. <a href=\"https://t.co/2seCp6mMhK\">https://t.co/2seCp6mMhK</a>— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) <a href=\"https://x.com/minakimes/status/2082483982172840443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Ravens will be cautious with the seventh-year defensive lineman. It is far more important that he be available in December and January than for Week 1. 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Photo: Andreas Gora/dpa (Photo by Andreas Gora/picture alliance via Getty Images) \n\nBijan Robinson did not practice on the first day of training camp, a decision <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nfl-training-camp-2026-live-updates-news/QI9EfSewYCIQ/vwzmof3J83xY/?unlocked_article_code=1.1VA.9Zx4.uSsUIutHvmWO&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_live_blog_twitter&smid=tw-share-ta\">The Athletic’s Josh Kendall reports has to do with Bijan’s desire for a new contract</a>. \n\nPer Kendall, the Falcons and Bijan’s representation have been discussing a new deal this summer, but have not come to an accord just yet. <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-news/93928/falcons-sign-drake-london-to-four-year-extension\">Drake London</a> and <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-analysis/94307/falcons-kyle-pitts-extension-good-value-for-atlanta-2026\">Kyle Pitts</a> received new long-term deals before training camp started, which likely made Bijan and his team more eager for a new deal given that he’s the most prominent of the team’s three position player stars. \n\nThe Falcoholic’s Jeanna Kelley spoke with Falcons media relations staff and they were not able to provide a reason for Robinson sitting out practice on Wednesday. Jeanna told me that he was not in cleats or a helmet but did some footwork…work and jogged around, engaging with teammates during practice as always. Bijan was originally slated to meet with the media today, but <a href=\"https://x.com/putemupcdukes/status/2082488144067256562\">Carl Dukes at 92.9 noted that he did not</a>. \n\nRobinson is under contract for 2026 and the team holds a fifth-year option because he was a first round pick, but is likely looking to be both the league’s highest-paid running back and achieve long-term financial security many running backs never get to enjoy. As NFL writer Dan Pizzuta notes, even a record-setting running back deal would likely be a smaller percentage of Atlanta’s salary cap than Ezekiel Elliott was for the Cowboys, Todd Gurley for the Rams, or Christian McCaffrey’s extension with the Panthers, simply because of cap inflation and running back valuation remaining lower than some other position groups. That means that while any deal will certainly be expensive, it should not destroy Atlanta’s long-term cap flexibility on its own.\n\nBecause they just handed out significant multi-year deals to London and Pitts, however, the Falcons will undoubtedly want to structure this deal in a way that gives them as much cap flexibility and insurance against the inevitable wear-and-tear running backs endure as possible while still offering Bijan the moon. Whether Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs—who is also a camp hold-in—gets to wear the crown as the league’s highest paid runner when the dust settles is not particularly relevant to fans, but Bijan will want to at least temporarily stand alone atop the heap.\n\nIt’s hard to argue that he doesn’t deserve it. Last year’s leader in scrimmage yards, Robinson has 3,910 rushing yards and is already 7th on Atlanta’s all-time rushing list; he’s also an excellent receiver, greatly improved blocker, and widely loved Falcon who is still just 24 years old. The combination of talent, potential, and importance for Atlanta means he’s going to get a gigantic deal from the franchise. It’s just a question of how quickly and what that deal will look like. \n\nThis would have merited more immediate angst if the Falcons didn’t have a laundry list of injuries and Michael Penix’s admission that it could be a month until he’s medically cleared, but it’s obviously a situation worth monitoring regardless. Bijan is notoriously fanatical about taking care of his body and will undoubtedly be ready to hit the practice field once this situation is resolved, but there’s no indication of how long this reported hold-in might last. \n\nI will say I’m not particularly concerned. Bijan has been a great teammate throughout his run in Atlanta and there’s no hint that this has become acrimonious, so we’re likely just talking about a short-term absence from practice. That’s hardly ideal ahead of a season we all want to go well, but unless we’re still talking about this being an issue in a couple of weeks and Bijan’s digging in, I think we have bigger things to worry about for now. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785347425;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:20:\"Atlanta Falcons news\";i:1;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8112;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Drake London\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8154;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brian Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1642;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"93c746ee7ff9115fa27e1aae6d93c8ce\";s:5:\"title\";s:100:\"LOOK: Fight breaks out on Day 1 of Bengals training camp with Ja\'Marr Chase at center of the scuffle\";s:4:\"link\";s:87:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/fight-breaks-out-bengals-training-camp-jamarr-chase/\";s:11:\"description\";s:65:\"Tempers flared as Cincinnati opened up training camp on Wednesday\";s:7:\"content\";s:65:\"Tempers flared as Cincinnati opened up training camp on Wednesday\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785347413;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1643;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9f4d513954631dabc2998c57e0aae5f4\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Ricky Pearsall dealing with knee swelling related to 2025 injury\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ricky-pearsall-dealing-with-knee-swelling-related-to-2025-injury\";s:11:\"description\";s:70:\"49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is dealing with more knee problems.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2318:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_shanahanupdate_260728\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"472839\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_shanahanupdate_260728\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_shanahanupdate_260728\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"Florio: Shanahan crash treated as a \'state secret\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/mike-florio-49ers-treated-kyle-shanahan-accident-like-a-state-secret\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-28T20:00:15Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is dealing with more knee problems. The team said that Pearsall is out of practice on Wednesday because of swelling in his knee. The issue is related to the PCL injury that Pearsall suffered last year. Pearsall was limited to nine games last season and he also missed time due to a hamstring injury. The team said, via multiple reporters, that they are exploring all options to deal with Pearsall\'s swelling and that there is some \"concern\" about the nature of the injury. Christian Kirk <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/christian-kirk-out-of-49ers-practice-with-a-calf-strain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remains sidelined</a> by a calf injury, so the 49ers are short on healthy wideouts at the moment. 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But things are effectively status quo from the offseason program as practices get underway this week.“Yeah, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kkvyqaKCNU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nothing’s really changed</a>,” head coach Todd Monken said during his Wednesday press conference. “We anticipate alternating. First of all, all four quarterbacks are going to compete. They all won’t get equal reps. Obviously, we will alternate, just like we did in the spring, Deshaun and Shedeur with the ones.”Aside from Sanders and Watson, second-year QB Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green are also on the team’s roster. They may not be at the top of the depth chart right now, as Monken mentioned, he’s expecting them to be a factor.“Obviously, [if] you don’t have as many opportunities, you’ve got to take advantage of the opportunities you get,” Monken said. “But you never know how it’s going to go at any position. Minor injuries are a part of training camp. So, guys go down, their shoulder’s a little sore and Dillon comes in and plays well — or another position.“Again, we have to divide the reps up according to the depth chart. In a perfect world in camp, me personally, I would prefer the ones get 50 percent, the twos get 33 percent, and the threes get 17 percent, and somewhere the other guys have got to fill in. Can you always count on that? No. So, the more those guys, you start to see them with the ones, you can kind of anticipate they’re our starters.”Monken said the Browns don’t have to choose who will be the starter until the beginning of the regular season. He’s planning on playing starters in the preseason, beginning with the Aug. 15 matchup with the Bears.“We’ve got to see what we’ve got, especially at quarterback,” Monken said.As for that final choice, Monken noted repeatedly that it will be a performance-dictated conclusion.“Ultimately, I’m not going to decide who the starter is. They decide by their play. 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Former Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson is slated for a workout with Seattle, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It could be yet another former Cowboys defensive player reuniting with current Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde. Wilson […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2721:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 14: Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) makes a leaping interception during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants on September 14, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Seattle Seahawks may have Wednesday off from training camp practice, but they’re busy looking at possible roster additions. \n\nFormer Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson is slated for a workout with Seattle, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It could be yet another former Cowboys defensive player reuniting with current Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde.\n\n\nFormer Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson is working out today for the Seahawks. Seattle’s defensive coordinator Aden Durde coached Wilson in Dallas.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082505673510621368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWilson was drafted by the Cowboys in 2019 and started in five of his seven seasons with the team. He recorded 13 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and eight interceptions in his career, including (barring an un-retirement) the final interception of Russell Wilson’s career.\n\n\nDono tracked it down ❌ 📺: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NYGvsDAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NYGvsDAL</a> on FOX 📲: Stream on NFL+ <a href=\"https://t.co/RmDxAeCG4M\">https://t.co/RmDxAeCG4M</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xbjW27HKYu\">pic.twitter.com/xbjW27HKYu</a>— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href=\"https://x.com/dallascowboys/status/1967327554928287754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2025</a>\n\n\nWhen Dan Quinn was the defensive coordinator, Wilson as among the three safeties in Quinn’s “big nickel” package, and his best season came in 2022 when he had a career-high five sacks and seven tackles for loss, earning him a three-year contract extension. \n\nThe Seahawks are currently without Nick Emmanwori, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/170838/injury-update-seahawks-nick-emmanwori-ankle-surgery-pup-nfl-news\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"170838\">whose recent ankle surgery landed him on the PUP list</a>. 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The big one is Ricky Pearsall, who has a knee issue related to last year’s PCL injury that sidelined him. According to the beat writers on hand, the 49ers have concerns […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2014:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Ricky Pearsall #1 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility on July 27, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers return to practice Wednesday, but they’ll be without a trio of players they expect to be key contributors this season.\n\nThe big one is Ricky Pearsall, who has a knee issue related to last year’s PCL injury that sidelined him. According to the beat writers on hand, the 49ers have concerns about Pearsall’s condition, since this is the knee that plagued him in 2025. The 49ers are not ruling out surgery, as all options are being explored to improve his condition and get Pearsall back onto the field.\n\nRunning back Jordan James went from RB2, and on Monday he lost that role to rookie Kaelon Black. There was speculation that it was due to James being injured. On Wednesday, it was announced that James has fractured ribs.\n\nThat’s brutal, as the Niners are going to need three running backs this season. Christian McCaffrey is the player the team will look to give relief after a heavy workload last season, but that can’t happen if there isn’t anybody reliable behind CMC. We’ll see how long this injury keeps James sidelined.\n\nSafety Malik Mustapha has a hamstring strain. Like James, this injury occurred during Monday’s practice. Safety might be the position where the 49ers are thinnest. Mustapha is battling to start with Ji’Ayir Brown and Marques Sigle. He’ll slip on the depth chart if he isn’t available. 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According to ESPN’s Mike Garafolo, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is visiting the Browns today: Clowney played two seasons with the Browns from 2021 to 2022. Following the 2022 season, though, he made it known that he likely would not be back to Cleveland, and that he […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2550:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns and Jadeveon Clowney #24 of the Baltimore Ravens interact after the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAre the Cleveland Browns about to have a reunion? According to ESPN’s Mike Garafolo, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is visiting the Browns today:\n\n\nPossible reunion: DE Jadeveon Clowney is visiting the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Browns</a> today, source says. Following an 8.5-sack season with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a>, Clowney is exploring another stint in Cleveland, where he had 11 sacks in two seasons from 2021-22. <a href=\"https://t.co/ikdNM2Ytve\">pic.twitter.com/ikdNM2Ytve</a>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2082513047801762177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nClowney played two seasons with the Browns from 2021 to 2022. Following the 2022 season, though, he made it known that he likely would not be back to Cleveland, and that he was <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/1/5/23541537/jadeveon-clowney-myles-garrett-browns-joe-woods\">frustrated with the team</a> trying to create more favorable matchups for Myles Garrett, at his expense, compared to what they had practiced or game-planned for. 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As 2026 NFL training camps kick off around the league, head coach Liam Coen’s message to his team is: “Let’s go earn something.” Above all else, the Jags are hunting for wins — but their desire for respect is no secret either. “Nothing in this league is […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10152:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JULY 29: Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during Training Camp at The Miller Electric Center on July 29, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Jacksonville Jaguars are back on the prowl. As 2026 NFL training camps kick off around the league, head coach Liam Coen’s message to his team is: “Let’s go earn something.” \n\nAbove all else, the Jags are hunting for wins — but their desire for respect is no secret either. \n\n“Nothing in this league is given. Every year is a brand new year. Yes, we have a lot of returning, a lot of coaches returning, a lot of staff members returning, a lot of players returning. But we have to treat it as new, right? In a lot of ways, we have to reconnect our relationships and be intentional about the way that we communicate and practice and meet with each other. \n\n“These guys know, I mean, what is it, 30-something out of the next 40 games in the next two years? They’re not going to be played here in Jacksonville. So we’re not going to use it as an excuse. We’re not going to use it as a ‘but’. It’s just, it is what it is. And our mindset and mentality is going to be: drop us off in a plane anywhere, and we’ll go play you.”\n\nThe Jags will scrimmage at the Miller Electric Center over the next month before starting to compete against other teams at joint practices, preseason games, and finally, regular season football. \n\nWednesday marked the first day of training camp in Jacksonville. Here’s everything we saw and heard from along the sidelines. \n\nSecondary Steals the Show\n\nIt very much looked like Day 1 for the offense. While there weren’t too many takeaways to be had from the trenches, considering that pads won’t be going on until August 3, some uncharacteristic sloppiness from skill-position players allowed several defensive backs to have a day. \n\nJakobi Meyers dropped a wide-open pass over the middle; Eric Murray intercepted an overthrow from Trevor Lawrence; and I noted pass breakups for Montaric Brown, Jabbar Muhammad, Caleb Ransaw, Jalen Huskey, and Dennis Gardeck. \n\nIt was great to see sticky coverage from a secondary aiming for improvement in that area specifically, but as Coen said after practice, “I thought [practice] was a little sloppy in terms of drops and some inaccuracy.” Trevor Lawrence admitted, “I didn’t think I had the best day today necessarily.” \n\nThe expectation is that Jacksonville’s offense won’t be rusty for long. Lawrence added, “I feel like this whole offseason and even today, I threw it well and just missed a couple. But I feel really healthy. I feel like I’m in great shape. I think I’m throwing it as good as ever. I think the chemistry with the guys is really, really good. I like where our team’s at. So, I’m excited, really excited for this training camp.” \n\nThe franchise quarterback is “very optimistic” that the offense can pick up where it left off in 2025.\n\n“To be honest, we should be able to do that, and we should do that day one. Not every day’s going to be perfect. We’re going to have some days. We have a good defense too, so we’ll have some days. Like today, the guys on defense made some great plays and made some adjustments and made some really good plays in the ball. That’s going to happen but for us to operate smoothly, get in and out of the huddle, to know all the checks, to know all the changes that we’re making at the line of scrimmage, get the ball snapped to play clean football … the plays will come.”\n\n2 Key Pieces Return\n\nOne of the most hyped individuals in franchise history got back on the grass on Wednesday. \n\nTravis Hunter, the two-way phenom drafted second overall last year, wore a teal (offensive) jersey that would be covered by a white (defensive) pinnie at various points throughout practice. \n\n\nTravis Hunter getting loose in an offensive jersey <a href=\"https://t.co/WQXU7cUEMn\">pic.twitter.com/WQXU7cUEMn</a>— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) <a href=\"https://x.com/gus_logue/status/2082450759048630628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nback to defense for Travis Hunter <a href=\"https://t.co/x9Sn1bb00Z\">pic.twitter.com/x9Sn1bb00Z</a>— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) <a href=\"https://x.com/gus_logue/status/2082453534511870054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNdirocco/status/2082484272934371703\">ESPN’s Michael DiRocco</a>, No. 12 played 12 total snaps during 11-on-11 team drills: eight on defense, four on offense. The plan has not changed. Hunter will focus on being a starting cornerback while continuing to cross-train on offense. \n\n“I got to give a lot of credit to Shane Waldron, Jay Kaiser, and Chris Bach, our sports science [director]. Those guys put in countless hours and time, really looking at the reps, where he needs to be now, right? How do we balance his reps here, knowing that we’re trying to ease him in, but he also at some point needs to get double the amount that a normal player gets … We’ve been extremely intentional about it. So there’s no hiccups, miscommunication, and everybody’s got confidence knowing exactly where he’s at and what plays he’s in on.”\n\nHunter had a strong rep against rookie wideout Josh Cameron to force an out-of-bounds pass, then a climb-the-ladder catch that was knocked out of his hands as he was going to the ground. The fireworks haven’t quite started but the flashes are certainly there. It doesn’t really look like Hunter is recovering from an injury. \n\n“He’s definitely got some of those freaky traits,” Coen said. “He made a comment to me on the grass the other day that he feels, when he’s running, he feels lighter. So, you put on 10 pounds of muscle, he feels lighter. I mean, that’s a good thing, right? So, I feel like he’s confident in himself, in his physicality right now. I think he’s going to go into the season feeling more confident in what he’s been able to put on his body, for armor purposes and physicality. And, you know, he’s got to get in football shape, that’s for sure. But it’s exciting to see.”\n\nFree agent addition Chris Rodriguez Jr. was also back on the field. He didn’t participate in team drills as he continues to return from <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/general/86042/report-rodriguez-to-undergo-foot-surgery\">offseason foot surgery</a>, but it was a step in the right direction for Coen’s former running back at Kentucky. \n\n“What he brings to this team, I don’t think any of us are going to see throughout the entire training camp,” Coen said. “Until we play tackle football, it’s going to be very difficult for all of us here to gain a true appreciation for who he is and what he does. I’ve seen it, so I do appreciate his skill set and what he brings, but just as a pro, he’s a good dude. He doesn’t say a ton, but he’s tough. I mean, he’s one of those glass eaters. He’s going to run through a wall for his teammates, for his coaches, for this organization when the time comes.”\n\n“Pleased to see him. He was so down. I mean, it was a frustrating time when you get here and get hurt on the first day. So I think he was just pleased to be able to get out here, be with his teammates, take some coaching points, and knowing that the best of C-Rod will not be seen until the pads come on and we play tackle.”\n\nIn other injury news, backup linebacker and special teams contributor Jack Kiser went down with an injury during Wednesday’s practice. “No update yet,” Coen said. “Getting an MRI tonight. We’ll have a better idea. He wasn’t, like, screaming or freaking out in pain. And so, very hopeful that it’ll be shorter than longer, but really don’t know exactly what it is at this time.”\n\nA New Starter at Guard?\n\nMost of the new Jaguars brought in this offseason profile to be rotational or developmental pieces. With minimal high-profile names added, Jacksonville’s starting lineup won’t see significant turnover. \n\nOne of the few true <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-depth-chart/86728/5-crucial-jaguars-position-battles-before-week-1\">positional battles</a> expected to arise during training camp is at the right guard spot. Versatile veteran Patrick Mekari held down that spot last season, but the 28-year-old appears to be at risk of losing his starting job to second-year pro Wyatt Milum. \n\nOn Wednesday, we saw Milum spend a significant amount of time playing with the first-team offense. That should not lead us to make assumptions about his 2026 playing time. 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Kupp was the more vocal of the duo, adding that playing on grass makes his body feel significantly better than playing on turf.\n\n“It makes a huge difference,” Kupp said. “I know all the metrics and all the data that say the injury rates of this, but I don’t know. I know how I feel. You ask a lot of players who will say the same thing. Whether injury rates change or not, I know how my body feels, everything on turf versus grass. You can ask coaches how their backs feel after standing on the turf versus grass. Coaches have a lot of other issues. 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Players from across the league, including San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, have begun a push backed by the NFLPA to institute grass playing surfaces league-wide.\n\nHowever, this advocacy is not new for Kupp or the Seahawks.\n\nBack in 2022, Kupp was asked about the same item during his time with the Los Angeles Rams, who play on turf at SoFi Stadium.\n\n“We should be on grass,” Kupp said at the time. “That’s all I’m gonna say.”\n\nIn that same season, former Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs pushed back on turf fields following several non-contact injuries taking place at SoFi. 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(Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n“Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.” A common adage credited to Edgar Allen Poe (boo, a slight Baltimore Ravens reference on a Cleveland Browns site) is true in so many walks of life, including professional sports. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128940/browns-cb-denzel-wards-contract-huge-money-deal\">With Browns CB Denzel Ward now locked up to a huge extension</a> and the team all together for the start of training camp, we have learned that <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125709/browns-cb-denzel-ward-ota-absence-girlfriend\">the former Ohio State Buckeye star was not all the way truthful with the media earlier this offseason</a>.\n\nWard previously noted, somewhat jokingly, that he had not been present for offseason activities and OTAs for Cleveland because he had a girlfriend and had to take her on dates.\n\nOn Wednesday, after signing his extension, Ward shared that the real reason was contract-related:\n\n\nBrowns Denzel Ward said skipping voluntary offseason program was related to wanting new contract. Now he has it.— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottPetrak/status/2082501581790912584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWard is obviously excited about the new deal and to continue to play in his home state for the Browns:\n\n\nBrowns CB Denzel Ward on his new record-setting contract that once again makes him the highest-paid DB in the NFL <a href=\"https://t.co/bQxbfUU668\">pic.twitter.com/bQxbfUU668</a>— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/2082501664943100319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn the eight seasons since being drafted fourth overall, Ward has played in 110 games with 18 interceptions and has been considered one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for most of his career, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127737/browns-cb-denzel-ward-ranking-espn\">including a recent survey</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785344725;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1655;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ba671f9ec99da6c9c326b5b25efdc113\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Dan Campbell addresses Lions’ decision to cut Terrion Arnold\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167905/terrion-arnold-dan-campbell-comments-detroit-lions-release-cornerback-room\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"On Wednesday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had the first opportunity to address the team’s decision to cut Terrion Arnold after his arrest earlier in the offseason in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping case. Campbell didn’t offer much in terms of comment on the situation, but did say it was the tough-but-right move. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3109:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Terrion Arnold #6 of the Detroit Lions looks on during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Wednesday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had the first opportunity to address the team’s decision to cut Terrion Arnold after his arrest earlier in the offseason in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping case.\n\nCampbell didn’t offer much in terms of comment on the situation, but did say it was the tough-but-right move.\n\n“So, I addressed the team last night over that. It stinks,” Campbell said. “You never want to let go of a player, especially somebody that you’ve been around for a while here and you drafted and all that. And it’s unfortunate that we made the move we felt was best for us.”\n\nArnold is currently out of jail on $1 million bond, but is still facing eight felonies in relation to the alleged incident in February—three counts of kidnapping, three counts of armed robbery, and an additional count for conspiracy of each crime. Despite the legal issues, his representation recently said there are <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166543/former-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-clears-waivers-despite-interest-from-teams\">several teams who have expressed interest in signing Arnold and he expects the former Lions cornerback to sign with a team in the next couple of months.</a>\n\nMeanwhile, the Lions appear ready to move on from the incident. Campbell expressed confidence in the players that remain at cornerback, including D.J. 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Defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field after suffering an apparent leg injury during 11-on-11 drills at Wednesday\'s practice. Video posted by Caleb Noe of WCPO <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/calebnoetv/status/2082494959895146795?s=46&t=hUOcK3c8CaVW6bg2JUaP3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shows Stewart’s left leg buckling</a> before he went down. Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer noted Stewart was<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/kelseylconway/status/2082489404287824233?s=46&t=hUOcK3c8CaVW6bg2JUaP3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> not able to put any weight on his left leg</a> while leaving the field. The Bengals\' medical staff examined him briefly on the field before calling over the cart to take Stewart inside. The No. 17 overall pick of last year’s draft, Stewart appeared in eight games with five starts as a rookie. 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The definition of breakout can be different to everyone, but there are a handful of options on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3213:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: Josaiah Stewart #10 of the Los Angeles Rams walks off after an OTA offseason workout at Rams Village at Warner Center on May 26, 2026 in Woodland Hills, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams added a pair of past All-Pros on defense between Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie, but do they have any future All-Pros on the same side of the ball who have yet to truly breakout? The definition of breakout can be different to everyone, but there are a handful of options on L.A.’s defense who could clearly step up a level and become nationally-recognized names to the average NFL fan who doesn’t follow the Rams.\n\nOn Tuesday, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/144621/rams-training-camp-survey\">Turf Show Times ran a survey asking fans to choose a breakout star on defense</a> from a handful of options and the results are incredibly well split down the middle of four or five names.\n\nEdge rusher Josaiah Stewart has an extremely slim lead over second-place cornerback Jaylen Watson, followed closely by defensive end Braden Fiske, safety Kam Kinchens, and linebacker Byron Young.\n\nNow some of those names might seem past a “breakout” to you already. After all, Watson just got a lucrative free agent contract with the Rams to reunite with McDuffie. But is he a star? Not by any mans. Most NFL fans aren’t really aware of Watson by name. Could 2026 be the first time that Watson makes a Pro Bowl or even gets significant Pro Bowl consideration?\n\nWatson has three interceptions in four seasons. Could he double or even triple that total in one year?\n\n\nRams training camp Practice 1: Myles Garrett is eye-popping, even at half speed w/ no pads; QBs coach Dave Ragone is glued to Ty Simpson; Defense won most 50-50 plays today. Obvs no Stafford is a big reason why, but a lot of guys made plays, from Jaylen Watson to Cam Lampkin.— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) <a href=\"https://x.com/gregbeacham/status/2081549536762454152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nByron Young had 12.5 sacks last year, doesn’t that already make him a breakout? I don’t think so. Young is not even close to a household name yet even though he did make the Pro Bowl. 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The Browns had a number of injuries late in the 2025 NFL season that could have lingered into 2026, including <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-injuries/113610/browns-harold-fannin-injury-update-week-17-vs-steelers\">TE Harold Fannin Jr.’s groin</a> and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128839/injury-update-quinshon-judkins-browns-training-camp-roster-expectations\">RB Quinshon Judkins multiple leg issues</a>.\n\nFannin was a minimal participant throughout offseason activities, but teams are not required to divulge the nature or severity of injuries during that time. With the team’s social media sharing videos of <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127900/browns-harold-fannin-tight-end-power-rankings\">the talented second-year tight end</a> running routes last week, concerns about his status were alleviated.\n\nOn Wednesday, the first official day of training camp, Fannin shared that he actually had offseason surgery:\n\n\nBrowns TE Harold Fannin Jr. said he had surgery this offseason, which is why he missed spring workouts. 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Just before the 7-on-7 portion was set to begin, wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed left the field. Crucially when reporting on training camp injuries, both players were seen walking […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3582:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Wide receiver Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp on July 25, 2023 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> briefly caused a scare at their first training camp practice Wednesday from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. \n\nJust before the 7-on-7 portion was set to begin, wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed left the field. Crucially when reporting on training camp injuries, both players were seen walking back up the hill and out of the public’s eye.\n\n\nAwait word here .. but Rashee Rice and L\'Jarius Sneed headed up the Hill. <a href=\"https://t.co/1jq2ATlG8n\">pic.twitter.com/1jq2ATlG8n</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2082479292714492184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nSneed, now in his second stint with the Chiefs, has managed knee problems much of his career. Rice was absent for most of Kansas City’s offseason program due to a cleanup procedure on his previously injured knee coupled with a short incarceration in Dallas.\n\nAfter practice, head coach Andy Reid confirmed that the plan had always been to have both players partially participate in practice and then work with training staff. This routine may be repeated in the early part of camp.\n\n“Rashee and L’Jarius,” the coach explained, “we had planned to get some work in, and then they went up mid-practice and got some rehab done. It was all positive. It was planned. We’ll gradually ramp them up as we go.”\n\nRookie cornerback Mansoor Delane remained in a yellow non-contact jersey. Delane reportedly was medically cleared from an offseason shoulder injury as he arrived to camp on Friday with the team’s other rookies.\n\n“Delane worked,” said Reid, “but just no contact with him.”\n\nThe most important injury news fans could have heard was encouraging news on star quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he returns from a major knee injury from December.\n\n“Pat did everything,” Reid remarked, “so that’s a positive there.”\n\nSecond-year defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott remains on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list and ineligible for practice as he continues recovery from his own ACL tear last season. Arrowhead Pride’s Ron Kopp shared a video of Norman-Lott’s work with trainers as he makes his way back to the practice field. \n\n\nONL working off to the side at Chiefs camp <a href=\"https://t.co/31ErqSpcqN\">pic.twitter.com/31ErqSpcqN</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082483851197374800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nReid confirmed that the Chiefs have moved defensive end Ethan Downs and rookie tight end John Michael Gyllenborg to season ending injured-reserve. Downs reportedly tore his ACL in the team’s first rookie practice. 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Quarterback Josh Allen has had enough of that, bringing up the issue unprompted at the end of his Wednesday press conference. \"And <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MJgNNmyMaeGL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stop hating on the jerseys</a>, guys,\" Allen said after having finished an answer about the team\'s mentality with a new head coach in Joe Brady and a new stadium. Allen quickly clarified that he wasn\'t necessarily talking directly to the assembled media members. But he did have a message to the larger public about the uniform and the team in general.\"I don’t know if you guys are hating, I don’t know, I don’t see anything,\" Allen said. \"They’re great. I honestly — speaking of new, it’s a new look, it is, I understand that. We’ve got to be new. And I think these jerseys are kind of symbolic of that. And I’m excited to wear them. \"We had a lot of people that put in a lot of hard work for these jerseys. And it symbolizes a lot of newness. 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And the NFLPA has concluded that the Panthers did nothing wrong.Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFLPA has reviewed the video of the injury. It confirmed the preliminary conclusion that it was simply an unfortunate injury.The issue became a proper subject of curiosity given the negotiated limits of the five-day acclimation period. Among other things, it mandates no contact during practice.Ultimately, it\'s one of the basic realities of training camp. A season-ending injury can happen at any time, to any player. 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While most were worried about rookie Jordyn Tyson’s availability for drills, which turned out to be full participation, maybe some attention should have been put on Chris Olave’s contract. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2015:\"\n\n\n \n METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JUNE 17: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints takes part in drills during mandatory mini camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 17, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAlthough training camp is back and the New Orleans Saints are finally on the field again, the business side of football always tends to creep in. While most were worried about rookie Jordyn Tyson’s availability for drills, which turned out to be full participation, maybe some attention should have been put on Chris Olave’s contract.\n\nYesterday, in Saints General manager Mickey Loomis’ press conference with Saints media, he spoke on the contract talks and had nothing negative to say. 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As frequently happens in the early days of training camp, the team is dealing with some minor injuries. \n\nDefensive end Joseph Ossai is starting camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.\n\n\nJets transactions: * Placed Edge Joseph Ossai on the PUP list. * Moved WR Tim Patrick from PUP to active roster. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jets</a>— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) <a href=\"https://x.com/RichCimini/status/2082198691444592955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nA stint on the PUP list may sound daunting, but it only means the player is not ready to take the field for the first practice. During training camp, a player can come off the list the day he is ready to start practicing. It can be the day after he is placed there.\n\nA player can suffer the exact same injury on the first day of practice, miss the same amount of time, and not be placed on the PUP list.\n\nRookie cornerback D’Angelo Ponds isn’t going on an injury list, but he is dealing with a minor injury as well.\n\n\nPonds has a strained calf, Glenn said. Not overly concerned.— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrianCoz/status/2082469084810080666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s not a big deal, but it would be nice to get Ponds back on the practice field sooner rather than later. Rookies can use the training camp reps to get up to speed. 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Reacts Survey\";s:4:\"link\";s:150:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/128889/what-do-we-think-of-the-browns-defensive-end-position-heading-into-camp-reacts-survey\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This offseason, we’ve had plenty of discussion about the fact that DE Myles Garrett was traded […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1907:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 03: Alex Wright #91 of the Cleveland Browns talks with defensive line coach Jaques Casaire during the Cleveland Browns OTA Offseason Workouts at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 03, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\nThis offseason, we’ve had plenty of discussion about the fact that DE Myles Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for DE Jared Verse (and some valuable draft picks). What we haven’t talked about as much is the overall opinion of the team’s defensive end position.\n\nWith Garrett, a two-time defensive MVP, it was easy to not worry as much about the other defensive ends on the depth chart because you could just rely on him to save the day. We also saw moments where the likes of Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire made some nice plays opposite him.\n\nVerse has the reputation of one of the league’s best young pass rushers, but he obviously isn’t Garrett, who at times drew the attention of two to three blockers. With that in mind, when you think of Cleveland’s depth chart at defensive end including Verse, Wright, McGuire, Julian Okwara, Logan Fano, Tyreak Sapp, Khordae Sydnor, and Benton Whitley, what do you think of the position? 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After all, what else was left? The 34-year-old had spent more than a decade chasing a championship, made multiple Pro Bowls, established himself as one of the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5190:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 08: QB Drake Maye (10) of the New England Patriots is hit by LB DeMarcus Lawrence (0) of the Seattle Seahawks as he throws during the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots Super Bowl LX game on February 8, 2026, at Levi\'s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWhen the Seattle Seahawks <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-super-bowl/162494/super-bowl-2026-score-seahawks-defense-dominates-lombardi-trophy\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"162494\">hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in February</a>, there was a legitimate possibility that DeMarcus Lawrence had just played the final game of his NFL career.\n\nAfter all, what else was left?\n\nThe 34-year-old had spent more than a decade chasing a championship, made multiple Pro Bowls, established himself as one of the league’s most respected edge defenders, and finally won the Super Bowl in his first season away from the Dallas Cowboys. Walking away on top would have made perfect sense.\n\nAs it turns out, Lawrence seriously considered doing exactly that.\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/stacy-rost-seattle-seahawks-demarcus-lawrence-very-close-retiring\">Speaking with Seattle Sports’ Stacy Rost and Michael Bumpus</a> during training camp, Lawrence admitted that retirement wasn’t simply speculation from the outside—it was a decision he wrestled with throughout the offseason.\n\n\n“I was very close,” Lawrence said during his interview with Seattle Sports’ Bump and Stacy. “Went through a long offseason of going back and forth – am I going to retire, am I not?\n\n\n\n“I think the one thing that held me steady is… it’s easy to take over a kingdom. But the hard part is when you’ve got the kingdom and now it’s time to defend it. Are you going to sit back and eat the fruits of your labor? Or are you gonna start building up your walls and making sure everything is structurally prepared to defend it? I didn’t want to go out on an easy way. I wanted to make sure I go out on top with a bang to let the whole world know this wasn’t some facade – this was something real.”\n\n\nFor Seahawks fans, that’s a remarkable admission considering how confident Mike Macdonald appeared earlier this year that Lawrence would be back. While there were <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/163691/very-real-question-whether-demarcus-lawrence-will-retire-seattle-seahawks\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"163691\">reports shortly after the Super Bowl suggesting retirement was a legitimate possibility</a>, the organization never publicly behaved as though it expected to lose one of its defensive leaders.\n\nUltimately, Lawrence decided he still had enough football left in him.\n\nThe explanation is as simple as it is important: winning one championship didn’t eliminate his competitive drive. Rather than viewing the Super Bowl as the perfect ending, he saw another opportunity to help Seattle defend its title and continue playing alongside a roster he clearly enjoys being part of.\n\nThat decision matters for reasons that extend well beyond the stat sheet.\n\nLawrence isn’t expected to carry Seattle’s pass rush by himself. Byron Murphy II, Leonard Williams, Derick Hall, Dante Fowler Jr, and the rest of the defensive front will generate plenty of attention on their own. What Lawrence brings is something that becomes increasingly valuable for a championship team: stability.\n\nLast season, the veteran finished with six sacks (with another two in the playoffs) while continuing to be one of Seattle’s most physical run defenders. More importantly, he became an emotional leader inside Mike Macdonald’s defense, setting the tone with his relentless playing style and veteran presence. Younger players consistently pointed toward his preparation and professionalism as examples worth following.\n\nThat’s difficult to replace, regardless of who might be available on the open market.\n\nHis comments also serve as a reminder that the Seahawks are operating year-to-year with one of their most respected veterans; Lawrence’s contract expires at the end of the 2027 season. The fact that Lawrence chose to return is great news for Seattle, but it also reinforces that every additional season from this point forward should probably be viewed as a bonus rather than a guarantee.\n\nFor at least one more year, though, the Seahawks will have one of the defense’s emotional anchors back on the field. 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The biggest news is, of course, that second-year pass rusher Shemar Stewart was carted off the field with an apparent knee injury. Hopefully, Stewart’s injury won’t keep him out for long. The second biggest story was a veteran corner […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5709:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 01: Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (35) during the Cincinnati Bengals training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields on August 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals’ first training camp practice of the offseason had its fair share of drama. \n\nThe biggest news is, of course, that second-year pass rusher Shemar Stewart was carted off the field with an apparent knee injury.\n\n\n🎥 Video of Shemar Stewart’s injury: Fair warning… It’s not a fun watch 😕<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengals</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/WCPO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WCPO</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/IPjcI2Qhlx\">pic.twitter.com/IPjcI2Qhlx</a>— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/CalebNoeTV/status/2082494959895146795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNot sure what happened here, Shemar Stewart fell down and then hobbled off the field. He\'s being worked on by trainers off to the side right now. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengals</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/FOX19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FOX19</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Z21ugyruQG\">pic.twitter.com/Z21ugyruQG</a>— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/GSorrentinoTV/status/2082483542668283966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n🎥 Bengals Edge Rusher Shemar Stewart was just carted off the practice field with an apparent injury. Happened during 11-on-11 team drill. <a href=\"https://t.co/uitKLpD36s\">pic.twitter.com/uitKLpD36s</a>— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/CalebNoeTV/status/2082484941619704080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nHopefully, Stewart’s injury won’t keep him out for long. \n\nThe second biggest story was a veteran corner riling up the offense.\n\nJalen Davis got into it with star receiver Ja’Marr Chase.\n\n\nAnd now we have our first fight of <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengals</a> training camp. Ja’Marr Chase and Jalen Davis go at it after a play and both the offense and defense come together in a massive scrum. <a href=\"https://t.co/yD8lYtUnDZ\">pic.twitter.com/yD8lYtUnDZ</a>— Yanni Tragellis (@yannitragellis) <a href=\"https://x.com/yannitragellis/status/2082485526318174692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt seems Chase was really heated. \n\n\nJust had our first scuffle. Ja’Marr ended up with DJ Turner’s helmet in his hands and heaved it 20 yards, a la Lou Piniella— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByJayMorrison/status/2082485166639845615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nHere’s a clip of Chase tossing DJ Turner’s helmet and then Davis getting in his face.\n\n\nA better look at day one\'s fight. Ja\'Marr ripped off and tossed DJ\'s helmet, jawed with the entire defense, and then flinched at Jalen (who for a split second squared up at WR1).<a href=\"https://x.com/WLWT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WLWT</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/tIa01kioZB\">pic.twitter.com/tIa01kioZB</a>— Jaron May (@jaron_may) <a href=\"https://x.com/jaron_may/status/2082495018334314641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnd Davis got a mouthful from Mike Gesicki after jumping on the big tight end’s back and trying to rip the ball.\n\n\nMike Gesicki not happy with Jalen Davis after he jumps on his back after this play.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengals</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/FOX19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FOX19</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/VBIP3Nms07\">pic.twitter.com/VBIP3Nms07</a>— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/GSorrentinoTV/status/2082488950912901334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt honestly might not be a bad thing to see Davis bringing attitude and bite to the defense. In fact, he may be solid rotational piece this year. \n\n\nI love the Bengals DB room I think Jalen Davis is going to have an excellent year and I have little concern about their depth— Matt (@CoachMinich) <a href=\"https://x.com/CoachMinich/status/2082491476982759706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn the positive side, Joe Burrow looks as sharp as ever. \n\n\n9 ➡️ 1 <a href=\"https://t.co/X0nzlPIIhA\">pic.twitter.com/X0nzlPIIhA</a>— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) <a href=\"https://x.com/Bengals/status/2082482915213013116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst completion of Bengals camp. Burrow to Chase <a href=\"https://t.co/wMsX9ZUfSq\">pic.twitter.com/wMsX9ZUfSq</a>— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) <a href=\"https://x.com/char_cliff/status/2082482088066822341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFrozen rope from Burrow to Ja’Marr in 11’s. Uno just barely couldn’t hang on. <a href=\"https://t.co/b55v1of8Df\">pic.twitter.com/b55v1of8Df</a>— Pat Brennan (@PBrennanENQ) <a href=\"https://x.com/PBrennanENQ/status/2082484990269337931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785341054;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Cincinnati Bengals preseason\";i:1;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Shemar Stewart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1674;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"00603687588c608f25d6fc9629be1a7a\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"5 Cowboys in the running for a training camp contract extension\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211174/discussion-training-camp-contract-extension-player-candidates\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"During the opening press conference of training camp, Dallas Cowboys COO and Executive Vice President Stephen Jones was emphatic when asked about getting a potential contract extension done with Quinnen Williams. “Absolutely, Jones said. I mean we’re very open to that. We want Quinnen here for the long haul. Obviously we got a lot of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8748:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nDuring the opening press conference of training camp, Dallas Cowboys COO and Executive Vice President <a href=\"https://youtu.be/OFsYbKKNHlM?si=4VuZIUBX__Xwb1wE&t=1478\">Stephen Jones was emphatic when asked about getting a potential contract extension done with Quinnen Williams</a>.\n\n\n“Absolutely, Jones said. I mean we’re very open to that. We want Quinnen here for the long haul. Obviously we got a lot of resources tied up in him and he knows what we think about him. We’ve had some discussions with the agent about how to go about the process, but certainly he’s one of the best in the business. We know kind of what that market is. Obviously it evolves and changes with each new deal which is the case at any position. Certainly he’s at the top of the list in terms of people that we want to keep around here long-term and there’s other players on the roster we may take a look at as well. As we move forward, camp seems to always be a nice time to look at something like that.”\n\n\nStephen Jones is right. The Oxnard air has a way of getting deals done with players, sometimes out of nowhere. Malik Hooker, Trevon Diggs, Dez Bryant, Travis Frederick, Tyron Smith, and many more have all gotten extensions under the California sun. So, which players could be next in line during this training camp? Here are a few names to consider.\n\n\n\n1. Quinnen Williams, DT\n\nWilliams is the obvious choice considering what Stephen Jones said. The Cowboys do have a lot of resources tied up in the player; they traded a first- and second-round pick for him. When Dallas traded for Amari Cooper during the bye week of 2018, he was still on his rookie deal set to expire in 2020. The Cowboys made sure to lock up a player they also invested a first-round pick in.\n\nThe defensive tackle market is changing. Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082149239660884094?s=20\">Jalen Carter just signed a contract extension that made him the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history</a>. Can Williams ask for more money? He certainly has more Pro Bowls, an All-Pro nomination, and the experience, despite spending a long time on a horrible New York Jets team. \n\nIt would be wise for the Cowboys to lock in their franchise face on defense for the long term. At just 28 years old, there should be at least five more great years from a player like Williams. \n\n2. DeMarvion Overshown, LB\n\nWhen Barry Church suffered a torn Achilles in Week 3 of the 2012 season, it looked like his future in Dallas would be near its end. However, the front office felt the opposite. In the middle of the season, they awarded Church with a four-year contract extension. Not only did the player deserve it, but Dallas was hoping to get a discount considering he was dealing with an injury.\n\nIt always felt like, given the belief and hope around DeMarvion Overshown, the Cowboys would have done something similar. So far, they haven’t. Overshown is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has appeared in just 19 games across three seasons. One and a half seasons were lost to two major knee injuries, but what we saw from the first part of 2024 was special. Before the injury, Overshown had 90 combined tackles, five sacks and eight tackles for loss.\n\nHe recently changed agents and is now represented by David Mulugheta. The Cowboys and Mulugheta don’t necessarily have the warmest history together. Still, both sides can come together during training camp and reach an agreement to provide guaranteed security for the player and lock down a centerpiece of Christian Parker’s defense. Overshown has a chance to be one of the best off-ball linebackers in the NFL when healthy, and the Cowboys might cash in on that hope.\n\n3. Kenny Clark, DT\n\nIn years past, would you see not one but two defensive tackle names pop up on a contract extension list for the Cowboys? When the position has become the strength of the defense, maybe even the team, it’s important to keep that continuity. \n\nThe minute the Cowboys dealt Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers, it opened up the door for Clark to be with the team on a long-term basis. From an optics standpoint, Jerry Jones might not let Clark leave the building, considering he was the player the team was so desperate to have in the Micah Parsons trade. If he leaves Dallas just after two seasons, it wouldn’t be a great look for the Cowboys owner. Not to mention Clark is constantly praised by Brian Schottenheimer and the front office as being one of the team’s core leaders.\n\nClark will turn 31 this season and has already received a big payday with the Green Bay Packers. He won’t need a contract on the same level as Williams. Still, a respectable three-year deal might be worth exploring for Dallas and could finally provide some stability to a historically maligned defensive tackle position.\n\n4. Ryan Flournoy, WR\n\nGetting a contract extension done with Ryan Flournoy just feels very Cowboys. An under-the-radar name that the common NFL fan might not know, but would be a home run for fans. After being released from the team during the final roster cuts last offseason, Flournoy came back to Dallas’ practice squad only to be elevated when CeeDee Lamb went down with his ankle injury and flourished.\n\nHis sophomore season was a breakout year with 40 receptions, 475 yards, and four touchdowns. His best games of the year came against the New York Jets and Detroit Lions, where he showed some real upside as a reliable No. 2 wide receiver.\n\nThe front office has been steadfast in its approach with George Pickens this offseason. Give him the franchise tag, and see if he can repeat the same success as last year. If Pickens has close to the same level of production as he did a season ago, he’s most likely gone before the 2027 season. \n\nFlournoy will be a restricted free agent in 2027, meaning the team has a little bit more control by issuing a tender or matching any qualifying offers from another team. Why let it get to that point? If the Cowboys want to make sure their wide receiver core is intact for the next few years, offering Flournoy a nice two-year extension will allow Dallas to maneuver the Pickens negotiations with something in their back pocket in case he walks after this year.\n\n5. Brevyn Spann-Ford, TE\n\n\nBrevyn Spann-Ford (#89) is a hoss. <a href=\"https://t.co/n40IE1Df8c\">pic.twitter.com/n40IE1Df8c</a>— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) <a href=\"https://x.com/Nate_Tice/status/2081850702998253730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe hype around Brevyn Spann-Ford is starting to take off. Analysts around the league are starting to notice Dallas’ big, bruising tight end and his effectiveness as a run blocker. Sean McVay made it cool to have multiple tight end sets on offense, so having players in the tight end room with different strengths is important. Years ago, the third tight end on the depth chart was only known for playing on special teams and getting some preseason action. It was the equivalent of a backup quarterback—you never heard of them unless you needed to.\n\nNow, if a team doesn’t have three capable tight ends, they aren’t keeping up with the times. In the case of Spann-Ford, there’s a chance he takes over as the team’s second-best tight end, pushing out Luke Schoonmaker from his spot. Since arriving in Dallas in 2024, he’s developed his game to be one of the best run-blocking tight ends in the NFL. There have been flashes of his pass-catching ability, but nothing past a 100-yard season.\n\nIf he can show more in that area, maximizing his 6′ 7″ frame, then Dallas might want to buy in early, getting a deal done with him in training camp that keeps him a part of what they do on offense for the next few years. 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(Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe NFL has changed their roll-out of the Top 100 list, as voted by players, and it took several weeks before an Eagles player was named to the 2026 iteration — but now we’re up to three:\n\n\nNo. 45 — Zack Baun, LB\n\n\n\nNo. 47 — Quinyon Mitchell, CB\n\n\n\nNo. 56 — Jalen Hurts, QB\n\n\nThere are still several Eagles expected to be revealed over the next few weeks, including guys like Cooper DeJean, Jalen Carter, and Saquon Barkley. \n\nThe rest of the list will continue to be revealed two players per day, Monday through Friday, and then one player per day beginning Monday, August 24 through Friday, September 4.\n\nHere’s where Eagles players have ranked in the 2026 NFL Top 100 list up to this point:\n\n\n\nNo. 45: Zack Baun, LB\n\nThe Eagles signed their defensive leader to a big money contract last offseason and he went on to prove that he was worth the commitment. Baun continued to dominate in 2025, finishing with 123 total tackles, 64 solo, 7 pass breakups, 3.5 sacks, a career-high two interceptions, and one forced fumble. The LB is just as committed as he’s been since arriving in Philly, and should have an equally impressive season in 2026.\n\n\nNo. 45 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Eagles</a> LB Zack Baun! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/VUd3Bketx6\">pic.twitter.com/VUd3Bketx6</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2082481283519705127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nNo. 47: Quinyon Mitchell, CB\n\nComing off his second season, Mitchell earned All-Pro and was immediately recognized as one of the best corners in the league. He finished the 2025 season with 17 pass breakups, allowed just 39 completions, and allowed only 94 total yards after the catch all season. 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While General Manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters that he’s open to the possibility of Parsons coming off the active/physically unable to perform list before the end of training camp, it doesn’t seem like that’s going to happen.“Yeah, I’d like to have enough flexibility to leave the door open. But <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoPGxlVg14I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">that would be unlikely, just from a timing perspective</a>,” Gutekunst said in his Wednesday press conference. “We’ve invested a lot in him, so we want to make sure he’s ready to go before we even think about putting him out there.”That being said, Parsons has made plenty of progress since suffering the injury in December.“I may have mentioned it before, but he’s a little bit of a genetic freak, so things come pretty easy to him,” Gutekunst said. “Again, he’s still, obviously, got a long ways to go. 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Madubuike missed most of last season with a neck injury that led to questions about his playing future, but reports throughout the offseason were optimistic about his chances of returning. Word over the weekend was that Madubuike has <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-dt-nnamdi-madubuike-lands-on-pup-but-cleared-to-return\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">been fully cleared</a>, but he was placed on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp. The stay was a short one as the Ravens announced that Madubuike has been activated on Wednesday. That clears him to start practicing with the team and clears a path for him to return to his spot on the defensive line in Baltimore. 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Per the team’s 2025 starting quarterback, his recovery from his November ACL injury is progressing nicely, but it still could be a month until he’s fully medically cleared. If all goes well, Penix […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4279:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to media during training camp at IBM Performance Field on July 29, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNFL teams and NFL players are not famously open and transparent about injury timelines, but Michael Penix Jr. was an exception today. \n\nPer the team’s 2025 starting quarterback, his recovery from his November ACL injury is progressing nicely, but it still could be a month until he’s fully medically cleared. If all goes well, Penix noted, it could be a little sooner. Because the long end of that estimate would put us at August 29, that likely means the <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-analysis/94554/falcons-training-camp-2026-quarterback-battle-important-for-present-critical-for-future-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix\">most hotly-anticipated battle of camp</a> is all but over. So long as Tua Tagovailoa’s back tightness is indeed minor, he’ll be starting in Week 1. \n\n\nMichael Penix Jr. said doctors have said it could be four weeks until he\'s fully cleared medically, but it\'s not a firm timeline and could happen sooner depending on how his body responds. Doctors have told him he\'s ahead of where they expected him to be at this point. <a href=\"https://t.co/UAeoCAEuIf\">pic.twitter.com/UAeoCAEuIf</a>— Joe Patrick (@JoePatrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoePatrick/status/2082474739872747813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhen Penix suffered his ACL injury and had surgery, insider Ian Rapoport initially reported that it would carry a nine month recovery at minimum. Since then, both the team and Penix have avoided putting concrete timelines on his recovery, but mid-August would be around nine months and Penix now seems unlikely to be cleared by then. \n\nFans inserted their own timelines into the vacuum between Rapoport’s initial report and the months that have come. Some very optimistic souls believed he could be cleared for minicamp, but that time came and went. Others hoped we might see Penix cleared in time for the start of training camp, a more reasonable guess but still a bit of an optimistic one. \n\nOn the first day of training camp, Penix was out there moving and throwing, but he still has not been fully medically cleared and cleared for full team work. The long and short of it is that Penix can do some work and give the coaching staff a measure of his ability, but cannot fully participate in training camp and almost certainly will not appear in preseason action. He’ll get to build rapport with receivers because he’s there and throwing—and he chucked a long touchdown to Zachariah Branch Wednesday—but obviously the work of running the offense and participating in scrimmages and the like is still a ways away. \n\nThis is not the ideal outcome by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s also not one that should completely blindside us. Recovery from ACL surgery is slow and Penix is on his third ACL reconstruction, meaning the Falcons were never going to rush him back. The hope was that he’d be way ahead of schedule and able to go head-to-head with Tua, and it was a battle I very much wanted to see given that Penix winning the job and excelling would be my preferred 2026 outcome. It is much better to have Penix giving a refreshingly honest look at his recovery, nonetheless, so we can adjust our expectations accordingly. \n\nIf all goes well from here, Penix will be healthy enough to enter the season as the team’s backup and will be able to step in if Tua is injured or falters. As Penix himself noted, <a href=\"https://x.com/marcraimondi/status/2082473836507771148\">his injury history</a> means there’s no sense in pushing too hard, too fast to get back and risking the entire 2026 season. The most important outcome now is having both him and Tua ready to go for Week 1, lest the team enter a critical season with yet another full-blown quarterback crisis. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785337824;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons injuries\";i:1;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11559;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Penix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1689;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6efdd3c4dd50285b82d0d4fde460769e\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Patrick Mahomes: Taking part in 11-on-11s\";s:4:\"link\";s:63:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/patrick-mahomes-11839\";s:11:\"description\";s:212:\"Mahomes (knee) is participating in 11-on-11 team drills during Wednesday\'s training camp practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs\' official site reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:212:\"Mahomes (knee) is participating in 11-on-11 team drills during Wednesday\'s training camp practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs\' official site reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785337500;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1690;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c2610aeece8f9f7c113df46537342885\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Rams receiver unit won’t be put in mothballs\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/144649/rams-receiver-unit-wont-be-put-in-mothballs\";s:11:\"description\";s:316:\"Much has been made about the Los Angeles Rams and the expectation that the 2026 offense will be multiple tight end heavy. The signs may certainly be there, but an offense headed up by Mathew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams is not suddenly going to check itself. And Head coach Sean McVay didn’t bring […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:17090:\"\n\n\n \n Puka Nacua and Davante Adams provide a formidable one-two punch for the Los Angeles Rams.(Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMuch has been made about the Los Angeles Rams and the expectation that the 2026 offense will be multiple tight end heavy. The signs may certainly be there, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/144388/re-examining-the-rams-need-or-lack-thereof-for-another-receiver\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/144388/re-examining-the-rams-need-or-lack-thereof-for-another-receiver\">but an offense headed up </a>by Mathew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams is not suddenly going to check itself. And Head coach Sean McVay didn’t bring in Kliff Kingsbury to slow down the proceedings, not with his up-tempo background. \n\nBehind Nacua and Adams, positional versatility and/or run after catch may become the determinant factor as to who gets the most reps. Expect fewer huddles and more hurry-up creating more possibilities of mismatches, speed, size, or power. Versatility allows the Rams to line up quickly in multiple formations without substitution packages, not allowing the opposition time to substitute and possibly forcing them into vanilla/standard defenses. Run after catch becomes important on quick reads, short and mid depth routes and again, mismatches.\n\nThere are 10 Rams receivers in camp competing for six likely openings. Fact is, the players down the depth chart may be all battling for a single place on the opening roster. Let’s meet the prospects.\n\nThe one-two punch\n\nPuka Nacua – 6’2” 201 lb. 4.57/1.62 forty 4.36 shuttle 7.32 3cone 33” vert 10’1” broad\n\nEntering his fourth season with the Rams and the<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144405/puka-nacua-rams-practice-without-new-contract\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144405/puka-nacua-rams-practice-without-new-contract\"> final on his rookie contract.</a> There aren’t enough superlatives to describe what his presence means to the L.A. offense. He’s averaged 103 catches for 1397 yards and 19 touchdowns on a 72.5 catch percentage. He’s drawn All-Pro honors in two of three seasons.\n\nDavante Adams – 6’1” 212 lb. 4.51/1.60 forty 4.30 shuttle 6.82 3cone 39.5” vert 10’7” broad \n\nAdams returns for his final year under contract to the Rams. Even at 34, he still runs sharp routes, gets clean releases off the line of scrimmage, and is threat near the end zone. Just a solid year puts him well into the all-time Top 10 for receptions, Top 20 for yards, and Top 5 for touchdowns.\n\nLikely WR#3 battle\n\nJordan Whittington – 6’1” 205 lb. 4.47/1.55 forty 4.12 shuttle 6.80 3cone 36” vert 10’ broad \n\nHe’s been knocking on the door for two seasons, now it’s time for Whittington to lock down the WR#3 role. He’s played in 32 games with nine starts, 721 offensive reps and 338 more on special teams. Whittington’s pro career thus far mirrors his college work. Best suited to a supporting role, he does the dirty work with toughness and full effort. \n\nPlays to his size and has sneaky athleticism. With L.A., he’s done most of his work underneath, as an outside check down target, over the middle, and on screens. He lacks tempo as a route runner, but is sharp out of his breaks and has a mix of moves/releases. Reads defensive leverage to find open zones. Hands are good and he adjusts to off-target balls with plus body control and ball-tracking. Has shown the ability to run after catch in the open field and this has resulted in a job as the Rams primary kick returner. Can line up anywhere in any formation. Rugged blocker. \n\n\nRams shifting then motioning Jordan Whittington back-and-forth to help block up the Duo run. <a href=\"https://t.co/F9V26Ly6TO\">pic.twitter.com/F9V26Ly6TO</a>— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) <a href=\"https://x.com/Nate_Tice/status/1840869474469363812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 30, 2024</a>\n\n\nKonata Mumpfield – 5’11” 188 lb. 4.59/1.54 forty 4.19 shuttle 6.77 3cone 36” vert 10’4” broad\n\nFans have a hard time getting fired up about a Round 7 wide out who isn’t particularly big, long, or fast. In his first training camp, Mumpfield showed the Rams he could play football. Coaches were impressed with him from the beginning of preseason and it carried through the season, He played in all 20 games, getting in 436 offensive reps, he added 73 snaps on special teams. The ST work was done early in the year and waned to nil by the playoffs.\n\nCoaches praise his crisp route-running, showing an understanding of angles, alternating tempo, and feel for space. Crafty, more than speed-based, although his athletic testing numbers shows excellent burst, short area agility, change of direction, and lower body explosiveness. He was not targeted much (23 regular season, 6 playoffs) and had a catch percentage under 50 percent.\n\nXavier Smith – 5’9” 174 lb. 4.48/1.52 forty 4.16 shuttle 7.19 3cone 36.5” vert 9’8” broad\n\nL.A,’s primary punt returner for the past two seasons, Smith took on a much bigger role in the Rams 2025 offense. While his stats were modest over 233 receiver snaps, he offered a deep threat and averaged 17 yards per catch. In the Rams mold of late round/undrafted prospects that have proven to overcome and advance, the diminutive speedster entered college as a walk-on and left with a truck full of accolades, including being a finalist for the Walter Payton Award as the top offensive player in the FCS.\n\nWith the ball in his hands, he’s not a dancer. More of a one-cut linear runner, who gets north/south in a hurry. In the open field he can stack moves at speed and uses head/shoulder feints rather than stop-and-go cuts on a dime. Stellar burst and long speed. Has more than speed to create separation, shows good moves off the line, fairly sharp and very quick in/out of breaks, and doesn’t fear the middle.\n\nThe rookie\n\nCJ Daniels – 6’2” 202 lb. 4.62/1.61 forty 4.27 shuttle 7.03 3cone 34.5” vert 10’3” broad\n\nThe most recent addition to Rams wide receiver room, L.A. took him in Round 6 of the 2025 NFL Drafts. <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/142859/rams-2026-draft-cj-daniels-profile\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/142859/rams-2026-draft-cj-daniels-profile\">Evan Craig penned a bio </a>on Daniels in June, while <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-draft/139175/ramalytics-cj-daniels-could-shake-up-rams-receiving-depth\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-draft/139175/ramalytics-cj-daniels-could-shake-up-rams-receiving-depth\">JB Scott gave fans a look at his analytics </a>in April.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144008/rams-depth-chart-cj-daniels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144008/rams-depth-chart-cj-daniels\">Has the appropriate “Rams WR” frame. </a>Hasn’t shown he can create a lot of space in man coverage, but makes up for it with stellar contested catch ability and is very good at finding open areas of zone coverages. Understands how to his arm length, strong hands, and body positioning. Very good ball tracker. Loose limbed with good body control. I would rate his route running as adequate and based on guile and IQ, rather than speed and burst. Can Daniels be the latest Rams mid/late round receiver to push for play time?\n\nOn the outside, looking in\n\nBrennan Presley – 5’8” 176 lb. 4.53/1.64 forty 4.07 shuttle 6.71 3cone 34” vert 9’11” broad\n\nWell-polished for an undrafted player, Spent the bulk of last season on the practice squad, elevated only once, for the 11/23 game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In college, he was Oklahoma State’s all-time receptions leader and returned both punts and kickoffs, averaging over 1000 all-purpose yards per season. Lauded by coaches for his work ethic, leadership and competitive fire.\n\nPredominantly a slot receiver. Ran a lot of short/mid length routes. Shows good hands, tracks well, and transitions from catch to pass fluidly. Although he can bullied in man/press, he has a good feel for soft areas in zone and finds a way into use when the QB is forced out of the pocket. Presley offers similar WR/KR value as Xavier Smith. The X-Man may be faster, but film shows Presley to have better open-field moves. In his first three college seasons, he not only worked as a returner, but played on coverage as well. \n\nTyler Scott – 5’10” 177 lb. 4.39/1.51 forty 4.25 shuttle 6.99 3cone 39.5” vert 11’1” broad \n\nAn interesting acquisition, L.A. signed Scott to the practice squad last October after his release by the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams are his fourth team since being drafted by the Chicago Bears (2022) early in Round 4 (#113). His play time has been modest, 459 offensive snaps and another 90 on special teams as a kickoff returner, all in his first two seasons with the Bears. He was on the practice squad full-time with the Colts, Seahawks, and Rams.\n\nOn the Feldman’s Freaks List for speed/athleticism/strength.Wicked fast with good, not great hands, a former running back with excellent open-field shiftiness. Tracks ball well, good hand/eye coordination and has body control to identify and corral errant throws. Came into the pro’s as a development project on route running and physicality at the catch point. Played almost exclusively outside in college, but fits better into the slot role as a pro.\n\n\nAs Mark Sanchez pointed out, Tyson Bagent makes the correct pre-snap read and changes the play from an inside run to a outside run.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DaBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaBears</a> Tyler Scott with the conversion past Marcus Peters <a href=\"https://t.co/c4kZ3Wg6NV\">pic.twitter.com/c4kZ3Wg6NV</a>— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) <a href=\"https://x.com/MattWaldman/status/1716242502016020713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 22, 2023</a>\n\n\nMario Williams – 5’9” 170 lb. 4.50/1.53 forty 4.16 shuttle 6.96 3cone 33” vert 10’ broad\n\nA hotly pursued four-star recruit, originally signed with Oklahoma, moved on to USC and then, interestingly, stepped down to Tulane. On film, hard to miss the similarity in how Williams was employed by Tulane and how the Rams used Tutu Atwell, lots of over and dig routes, both staples of the Rams outside passing scheme. In the OU/USC offense, he was used on short, quick throws to rely on his open field running. His overall route running is fairly polished at all three depth’s. \n\nGood hand catcher away from his body, nice hand/eye coordination in tight coverage, and liquid fast in transition to run. Begins with tempo and then explodes into another gear, whether running after catch or off route breaks. Stellar feet and very sharp on cuts. Quicker than fast, but 4.5 is more than adequate. Willing and able on balls over the middle. Williams’ twitchy move skills and short area agility will be of help in countering press coverage. He’ll need to prove there is more growth available.\n\nTru Edwards – 6’2” 198lb. 4.57/1.59 forty 4.27 shuttle 7,28 3cone 39.5” vert 10’7” broad\n\nTook the long road to the NFL, a juco stop, a year at Hawaii, and finished at Louisiana Tech. Well put together and room for more muscle, if needed. As attested by his Pro Day numbers, Edwards has adequate speed and short area agility with good length, explosive leaping skills, and a strong upper body. At the college level, he was often used on tunnel and quick, outside screens.\n\nOn film, where he shines is contested catches and fearlessly attacking the middle of the field. He tracks the ball very well and uses big, strong hands to snatch it at its highpoint. Good body control helps him haul in errant throws. Has potential as an open-field runner. Not wicked fast or bursty, but has a quick catch/run transition. He appears a long strider with buildup speed and more swervy through traffic than a sharp cutter. Breaks arm tackles and is tough for one guy to bring down. Played mostly out of the slot, but also outside, in bunch sets and in motion.\n\n2026 outlook: Who’s out and who’s in?\n\nAt first glance, it would appear that five spots are locked up and just maybe, that is mostly due to the power of incumbency. Although, seemingly thin behind the Top 2, overall, this years wide receiver room, has the feel at least, of being fairly deep in skills, but shallow in experience. \n\nLast year’s undrafted rookies, Brennan Presley, Tru Edwards, and Mario Williams all had successful preseason outings. Against lesser competition and simple schemes indeed, but all three showed themselves to run sharp routes, create separation, and have good hands. Presley strikes me as having a high floor. He can wear a lot of hats on offense and special teams. Plenty of return work, both punts and kickoff as well as gunner on coverage. He gets his the hard way, grinding. Edwards fits the Rams mold of size, toughness, and contested catch ability. He can run after catch, as well. Williams stands out on tape has having the natural traits of a receiver, flowing fluidity and potential. Size and a lack of return experience in his past may limit him.\n\nTyler Scott is the big mystery and has a boom/bust vibe. Coming out of college, he was tagged with high-end potential. He needed polish and play strength, but offered playmaker traits and more importantly, versatility to line up anywhere on offense and be of value in the return game. So far, he hasn’t played up to expectations. L.A. wide receivers coaches Eric Yarber, Rob Calabrese, and Robert Woods are tasked with rehabilitating him. Scott’s progression would be big (and welcome) news.\n\nI expect WR#6 goes to CJ Daniels, the Rams are usually on board with rostering their drafted rookies. Injuries that put incomers behind creates the exception. Daniels appears to have the IQ and toughness McVay covets and in the L.A. precision-style offense, his relative lack of burst/speed won’t be much of a consequence. A steady all-around game matched with his toughness/physicality at the point of contested catches and in the middle of the field fits in very well with the Rams.\n\nIn the battle for WR#3, I like Jordan Whittington over Konata Mumpfield and Xavier Smith. When re-watching his film, he is the most versatile, moveable piece and has the most balanced tools of the in-house prospects. Also fits as a willing blocker. Rams coaches like the cut of Mumpfield’s jib which means a lot, but I can’t help but have the feeling that he is the most vulnerable as far as possible replacement. Smith has the special teams upside, but it’s fair to say his performance has been only adequate as a punt returner.\n\nPuka Nacua and Davante Adams are a pair of wild cards to draw to. Nacua just keeps getting better and fans should fully expect Adams to perform much closer to his career catch percentage (63%). 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Should the better athletes of the group get a longer look or should the Rams stay with the hard-nosed, effort/IQ prospects? \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785337320;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Los Angeles Rams Depth Chart\";i:1;s:23:\"Los Angeles Rams Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Puka Nacua\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2133;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Davante Adams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1691;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"582352e0ad35363571fab640efad0da4\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"2026 Dynasty Riser, Faller and Longshot Predictions: Washington Commanders\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/08/02/2026-dynasty-riser-faller-and-longshot-predictions-washington-commanders/\";s:11:\"description\";s:56:\"Which players on the Commanders worth buying or selling?\";s:7:\"content\";s:2707:\"\n \n Summer is the best time to evaluate dynasty assets and their place in the dynasty market. In this series, we will bring you a riser, faller, and longshot from each NFL team. We’ll cover dynasty values, positional trades, and overall team outlooks.\nLet’s jump into the Commanders!\nRiser: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993943/Rachaad_White\">Rachaad White</a>, RB\nWashington made one of the more underrated off-season additions when it acquired Rachaad White from Tampa Bay. While <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994811/Jacory_Croskey-Merritt\">Jacory Croskey-Merritt</a> is expected to handle a significant portion of the early-down workload, White brings a skill set that offensive coordinator <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993225/David_Blough\">David Blough</a> should be able to maximize. In an offense led by <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992820/Jayden_Daniels\">Jayden Daniels</a> that projects to be among the league\'s most efficient, White\'s receiving ability gives him multiple paths to outperform his current dynasty price.\nCurrent Market Value\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp-over-time/\">Courtesy of DLF’s ADP Over Time App.</a>\nWhite currently sits outside the top-40 dynasty running backs despite producing multiple fantasy-relevant seasons. Over the past four years, he has established himself as one of the NFL\'s premier receiving backs, totaling more than 200 career receptions while demonstrating three-down versatility. His ADP reflects concerns about Croskey-Merritt\'s emergence, but it may be overlooking the value White can provide as the Commanders\' primary passing-down back. 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Roseman noted that they still expect him to be ready to go by Week 1, saying, “Not a long-term injury, nothing to be concerned about.”\n\nGreenard was the new veteran voice for a still-young group of edge rushers this offseason, and was brought in as a replacement of sorts for Jaelan Phillips. It’s unfortunate he’ll miss these training camp reps to build timing and instincts with his new teammates, but hopefully he’s back on the field soon — and thankfully he was able to participate in the rest of the team’s offseason program.\n\nSome have wondered if Greenard on PUP leaves an opening to get Brandon Graham back in the fold much earlier than they did last season, but Roseman wouldn’t talk about the conversations he has with his first-ever Eagles draft pick, only to say that they do and will continue to communicate.\n\nNote that Greenard still counts against the Eagles’ limit while on active/PUP. 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Per Aaron Wilson, Jaylin Noel will miss the beginning of training camp due to an undisclosed injury. Even if Wilson reassured via Twitter/X that there should be little cause for alarm, Texans fans are right to be […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4664:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Jaylin Noel #14 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOne update shocked fans and the media when the team had to post their obligatory player injury updates. Per Aaron Wilson, Jaylin Noel will miss the beginning of training camp due to an undisclosed injury. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> second-year slot wide receiver and returner Jaylin Noel, who was placed on non-football injury list today, is dealing with a short-term, undisclosed injury, per a league source. Not a cause for concern heading into training camp. He\'ll be back <a href=\"https://t.co/pE1ny3pcs7\">https://t.co/pE1ny3pcs7</a>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/2082239866063008157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nEven if Wilson reassured via Twitter/X that there should be little cause for alarm, Texans fans are right to be overly concerned and doubtful. Last year’s <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-news/70554/texans-will-not-activate-rb-joe-mixon-will-begin-2025-on-nfi-list\">injury saga with Joe Mixon</a> and <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/2025/7/24/24473969/houston-texans-training-camp-status-of-christian-harris-nfl\">Christian Harris’ the year before</a> bothered fans due to the vague communication from the staff and front office. The non-football injury list is the greyest of areas regarding player injuries. As with Mixon and Harris’ previous injuries, no indication has yet been given to the severity or specifics of Noel’s injury, but it doesn’t bode well for a player many had pegged as a breakout candidate this season. \n\nAs this post was written before Nick Caserio speaks to the media Wednesday morning, there is no timeline for Noel to return. His absence opens up opportunities for other players on the roster to earn more reps. Justin Watson and Lewis Bond are by far slated to have the greatest benefit from Noel’s early training camp injury. \n\nJustin Watson has been the odd man out in every <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/nfl-training-camp/76514/houston-texans-rosterology-2-0-predicting-the-2026-53-man-roster\">Rosterology</a> and 53-man roster prediction out there. The Super Bowl-winning, veteran wide receiver only played in three games since suffering a near-season ending calf/achilles injury in September 2025. He returned for the last game of the season and Wild Card round before once again leaving injured, this time with a concussion. \n\nBehind Tank Dell, Watson is the biggest unknown entity on this offense. He was targeted only four times last year but was a surprise starter the first two weeks of the season. Offensive Coordinator Nick Caley must value his experience and blocking ability as Watson’s been given another opportunity. 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Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nTEAM TALK\n\n\nPatriots Training Camp: <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/trainingcamp/\">Schedule, fan activities, Alumni signings, FAQs</a>. No practice today.\n\n\n\nEvan Lazar shares <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/18-thoughts-on-the-patriots-through-the-first-four-training-camp-practices\">18 thoughts</a> through the first four training camp practices. /Good read.\n\n\n\nPaul Perillo’s <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/day-4-blogservations-gonzalez-continues-to-let-his-play-do-the-talking\">Day 4 Blogservations:</a> Gonzalez continues to let his play do the talking; More.\n\n\n\nAlexandra Francisco reports how dozens of <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/dozens-of-dogs-find-forever-homes-at-second-annual-pawtriots-training-camp-dog-adoption-event\">dogs found forever homes</a> at second-annual Pawtriots Training Camp dog adoption event.\n\n\n\nPress Conferences: <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/video/christian-gonzalez-christian-elliss-kyle-williams-and-k-j-britt-player-media-availability-7-28\">Christian Gonzalez, Christian Elliss, Kyle Williams, and K.J. 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(2 min. video)\n\n\nLOCAL LINKS\n\n\nMike Reiss updates his <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49427703/new-england-patriots-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">training camp notebook:</a> Latest intel, updates.\n\n\n\nAndrew Callahan’s <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/patriots-training-camp-day-4-a-rocky-drake-maye-aj-brown-connection-more-kayshon-boutte-highlights/ar-AA28UzMU\">Day 4 camp notes:</a> A rocky Drake Maye-AJ Brown connection, more Kayshon Boutte highlights. “Officially time to worry? Hardly. Something to note? You bet.”\n\n\n\nEthan Hurwitz’s <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-training-camp-notebook-speed-contact-slowly-ramps-up\">Training Camp Notebook:</a> Speed, contact slowly ramps up, a little more physicality.\n\n\n\nMark Daniels gives us five <a href=\"https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/07/5-takeaways-on-day-4-of-patriots-training-camp.html\">takeaways on Day 4:</a> Hunter Henry steps up, Gabe Jacas present and on the sideline, DT Cory Durden stands out; More.\n\n\n\nAlex Barth’s <a href=\"https://985thesportshub.com/2026/07/28/patriots-training-camp-notebook-going-deep-on-day-4/\">Camp notebook:</a> Going deep on Day 4.\n\n\n\nEthan Hurwitz’s <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-rookie-report-who-is-rising-and-falling-on-the-depth-chart\">Patriots Rookie Report:</a> Who is rising (and falling) on the depth chart after Day 4?\n\n\n\nKaren Guregian is still waiting for some<a href=\"https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/07/still-waiting-for-some-drake-maye-aj-brown-fireworks-karen-guregian.html\"> Drake Maye-A.J. Brown</a> fireworks.\n\n\n\nDoug Kyed talks up <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/patriots-rookie-pass-catcher-ascending-depth-chart-in-training-camp/ar-AA28SKNM\">rookie TE Eli Raridon</a>, who is ascending the depth chart at training camp.\n\n\n\nZack Cox hears from <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/young-patriots-wideout-reacts-to-lack-of-training-camp-reps-out-of-my-control/ar-AA28SlmW\">WR Kyle Williams</a> reacting to lack of training camp reps: ‘Out of my control.’\n\n\n\nJake Seymour posts a video of Drake Maye connecting with <a href=\"https://985thesportshub.com/2026/07/28/patriots-kayshon-boutte-drake-maye-training-camp/\">Kayshon Boutte for touchdown</a> catch.\n\n\n\nKaren Guregian is concerned after Christian Gonzalez <a href=\"https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/07/christian-gonzalez-says-little-to-allay-fears-about-his-contract-situation-karen-guregian.html\">said little to allay fears </a>about his contract situation.\n\n\n\nSara Marshall notes Mike Vrabel puts lingering A.J. Brown <a href=\"https://musketfire.com/mike-vrabel-finally-puts-an-end-to-the-a-j-brown-story-that-just-won-t-go-away-01kyjmtqmjqs\">knee concern to rest</a>.\n\n\n\nEthan Hurwitz relays Morgan Moses explaining why the Patriots give <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/why-do-patriots-give-veterans-rest-days-allow-morgan-moses-to-explain\">rest days to veterans</a>.\n\n\n\nAndrew Callahan reports Rhamondre Stevenson was the third player to <a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/rhamondre-stevenson-two-patriots-defenders-leave-practice-early-tuesday/ar-AA28Thf0\">leave Tuesday’s practice</a> early after CBs Carlton Davis and Charles Woods.\n\n\n\nHector Longo points out Mike Vrabel’s offseason awards show how the <a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/patriots-vrabel-offseason-award-winners\">Patriots’ culture is taking hold</a>.\n\n\n\nStephen Sheehan sees <a href=\"https://musketfire.com/mike-vrabel-and-eliot-wolf-are-finally-getting-the-patriots-credit-they-earned-01kyjecb4zmq\">Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf</a> finally getting the credit they earned. ‘It’s one thing to have a plan. 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Lan Larison separates himself as the clear RB3.\n\n\n\nAlex Barth reports Denzal Ward just became the <a href=\"https://985thesportshub.com/2026/07/28/new-highest-paid-cornerback-nfl-history-christian-gonzalez-devon-witherspoon-denzel-ward/\">highest-paid cornerback</a> in NFL history.\n\n\nNATIONAL NEWS\n\n\nShanna McCarriston (CBS Sports) Five Patriots with the <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-training-camp-2026-drake-maye-a-j-brown/\">most to prove at training camp</a> after surprise Super Bowl run.\n\n\n\nKevin Patra (NFL.com) <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-position-battles-in-2026-picks-to-win-12-notable-training-camp-competitions\">NFL position battles</a> in 2026: Picks to win 12 notable training camp competitions. Patriots backup WR included.\n\n\n\nTyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Biggest <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/afc-training-camp-storylines-2026/\">training camp storyline</a> for every AFC team. 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Milton Williams 5th.\n\n\n\nCarter Bahns (CBS Sports) Ranking <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-edge-rushers-2026-ranked-myles-garrett-rams/\">all 32 NFL edge rusher</a> groups. Patriots 25th. /Click for commentary.\n\n\n\nEva Geitheim (SI) 2026 <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/offseason-superlatives-most-improved-most-likely-succeed\">offseason superlatives:</a> Most improved, most likely to succeed and more. No Pats.\n\n\n\nJeremy Fowler (ESPN) <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49471832/vita-vea-trade-request-fits-buccaneers-defensive-tackle-five-teams-patriots-49ers\">Vita Vea trade request:</a> Five NFL team fits for the Bucs DT. 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FlexWork agreed on my behalf and emailed all camp attendees that day offering refunds for those that didn’t want to attend the other camp option.\"The last part conflicts with the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/flexwork-sports-fumbled-tetairoa-mcmillan-youth-football-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reporting regarding the timing of the notification</a>, and regarding the claim from some parents that they never received word that the camp had been canceled.And so the lesson to be learned is this — if a player commits to a camp (or any other appearance that entails fans paying a fee) and then can\'t make it, make sure to follow up with the event organizer to ensure that the cancellation was handled properly. 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Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Happy Wednesday one and all. The Arizona Cardinals made the call, paid Jacoby Brissett a little […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2663:\"\n\n\n \n Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett speaks with the press during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 26, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\n\n\nHappy Wednesday one and all.\n\nThe Arizona Cardinals made the call, paid Jacoby Brissett a little bit, and now have their starting quarterback in the fold.\n\nNow the question becomes, how many games do you think the Arizona Cardinals paid for?\n\nI think it will be an interesting situation to watch.\n\nLast year Brissett was 1-11.\n\nThe year before that he was 1-4.\n\nIn fact, in his career, Jacoby Brissett has never had a winning record as a starter, and his best two seasons record wise was 7-8 in 2019 ad then 2-3 in 2021. \n\nSo, is this the year that he gets back to being a near .500 quarterback, or will the trend of struggling to win games with Brissett at quarterback continue?\n\nThat really leads to this question, how many games do you think Brissett starts? \n\nNo matter the stats, the wins have to come at some point to continue to roll him out there, right?\n\nSo, does Brissett get the enough wins to get through four games? 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Sixth-round rookie CJ Daniels is stealing the show in the early days of training camp.\n\nWhile the Rams are not yet outside of the five-day acclimation period—meaning the team is not yet wearing pads—Daniels has made impressive catches, <a href=\"https://x.com/FootballByNikko/status/2081913677566108074?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/FootballByNikko/status/2081913677566108074?s=20\">put in extra work after practice</a>, and drawn the attention of the media. It has only been a few days. Still, these are promising signs from any young player.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-from-day-2-of-2026-rams-training-camp-matthew-stafford-puka-nacua-davante-adams-trent-mcduffie-cam-lampkin\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-from-day-2-of-2026-rams-training-camp-matthew-stafford-puka-nacua-davante-adams-trent-mcduffie-cam-lampkin\">From the Rams’ site</a>:\n\n\nWorking mostly with the backup quarterbacks, the rookie caught just about every target thrown his way on Monday. “I’m excited about CJ, and he’ll be another guy, when you talk about the importance of the preseason, he’ll be a guy I’m looking forward to watching play and obviously in these practice settings as well,” McVay said.\n\n\nVinny Bonsignore of the New York Post:\n\n\nShocker: The <a href=\"https://x.com/RamsNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RamsNFL</a> may have found a keeper in Miami WR CJ Daniels. The rookie is putting on a show today— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) <a href=\"https://x.com/VinnyBonsignore/status/2081896116229210196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://ramsactive.substack.com/p/recap-of-rams-training-camp-day-2?r=69vxdu&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ramsactive.substack.com/p/recap-of-rams-training-camp-day-2?r=69vxdu&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true\">RamsActive on SubStack</a>:\n\n\nThe rookie has been one of the biggest things on fans’ minds, and day two showed why. Daniels made two impressive plays…a deep shot catch from the NFL MVP, and a toe grab while covered before being sent out of bounds. \n\n\nGary Klein of the LA Times:\n\n\nOn Day 2, Rams receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams made several impressive catches on passes from Matthew Stafford. Rookie receiver CJ Daniels caught just about everything thrown his way from Stetson Bennett with the second team offense.— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) <a href=\"https://x.com/LATimesklein/status/2081916889350156691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nReceivers are often the star players in the early days of camp. We should temper the excitement for Daniels even if news of him standing out may be encouraging. His real test will come once padded practices begin. He could also be the highest-volume targeted receiver over the preseason. \n\nBut hearing that Daniels is “catching everything thrown his way” and making contested grabs fits his profile coming out of the draft. 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Daniels ranked third out of the anticipated late-round receivers in 2026. His analytical profile is strong. We are now seeing this spill over to the field.\n\nMore on breakout age:\n\n\nWhat does breakout age tell us about Daniels? He had the third-best breakout age among projected late round receivers in the 2026 class behind De’Zhaun Stribling (selected with the first pick of the second round) and Ja’Kobi Lane (third round). In effect, Daniels was the best of the receivers truly taken in the late rounds.\n\n\nAre you buying the hype for CJ Daniels or remaining skeptical? 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He was not listed on the team’s Physically Unable to Perform or Non-Football-Injury list to start camp, suggesting his absence is not injury related. Earlier this offseason, 97.1 The […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2842:\"\n\n\n \n ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN - JUNE 17: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions works out at mandatory minicamp at Detroit Lions Meijer Performance Center on June 17, 2026 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Detroit Lions may officially have a hold-out on their hands. \n\nRunning back Jahmyr Gibbs was absent from the team’s first training camp practice on Wednesday. He was not listed on the team’s Physically Unable to Perform or Non-Football-Injury list to start camp, suggesting his absence is not injury related. Earlier this offseason, 97.1 The Ticket radio host Jon Jansen suggested a Gibbs absence could be coming because the star running back is seeking another contract.\n\n”I have heard it from multiple sources close to the team where I don’t think anybody would be surprised if he missed a couple of days,“ Jansen said. \n\nGibbs did report to training camp, as evidenced by a photo taken by the Lions’ official media team during player arrivals. \n\nWhile this appears to be a sit-in from Gibbs, the good news is that it appears there has been progress with Gibbs’ contract situation. Earlier this week, Adam Schefter told Brad Galli that a deal could be done in the next week or so. \n\n“I think the Gibbs thing could be relatively quick, whatever that is,” Schefter told Galli. “And, LaPorta, I haven’t heard as much on, but I think they’ll be moving in the running back market in the coming week plus.”\n\nGibbs is under contract for this season, and the Lions exercised his fifth-year option for 2027, as well. But it appears Gibbs wants to be locked up long-term and the Lions have already expressed a public interest in entering negotiations. \n\nLions coach Dan Campbell had the following to say to ESPN on the situation after practice:\n\n\nI asked <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lions</a> HC Dan Campbell on if there is any update with Jahmyr Gibbs\' extension: \"This will kind of continue. It\'ll come as it comes. I think that\'s the best way to say it. 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Skies are expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures hovering […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14412:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 26: Quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier #14, Chris Oladokun #19, Patrick Mahomes #15 and Justin Fields #6 participate during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWednesday’s <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/kansas-city-chiefs\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> training camp practice gets underway at 9:15 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on the practice fields alongside Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.\n\nRookes, quarterbacks and selected veterans have already been practicing after arriving Friday for the early portion of camp.\n\nSkies are expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures hovering in the low 80s. There is a slight chance of rain. Winds are expected from the southeast at five to seven miles per hour.\n\nWednesday’s session is open only to season ticket holders. There will be 16 additional public practices, plus one more that will be open only to Season Ticket Members. Tickets are required for admission to practices, and select sessions (generally on weekends) require a $7 paid admission. Please <a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/schedule\">click here</a> for more information about the pratice schedule\n\nArrowhead Pride’s Ron Kopp (<a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs\">@RonOnChiefs on X</a>) is on hand to provide complete coverage of the session, along with other Chiefs beat reporters and TV crews. Here we’ll bring you the best practice updates found on social media.\n\nPlease note: The most recent posts will display first, with older content starting from the bottom.\n\nPlease use our comment section to give us your perspective, too!\n\n\nSneed was the first cornerback up during installs before coming off the field as he ramps up. Delane came on as the team began 7 on 7. <a href=\"https://t.co/DrBEAo0Y3I\">https://t.co/DrBEAo0Y3I</a>— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2082488989773185088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThat’s a wrap on the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>’ first team practice of 2026! Follow <a href=\"https://t.co/likg8f2sYd\">https://t.co/likg8f2sYd</a> for observations and notes! <a href=\"https://t.co/qqA7USGEgl\">pic.twitter.com/qqA7USGEgl</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082488707194733012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGarrett Nussmeier to Tre Watson <a href=\"https://t.co/6iD877tAgA\">pic.twitter.com/6iD877tAgA</a>— Craig McMullen (@craigmcmullen53) <a href=\"https://x.com/craigmcmullen53/status/2082485407715877127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nChiefs working punt game. The players in rotation to return the punts are: Nikko Remigio Brashard Smith Cyrus Allen Jacob De Jesus— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082486085134033324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNussmeier flushed from the pocket. He steps up and to his right. He connects with Pline over the middle.— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2082484120509186425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt’s been noticeable since he arrived and again today: What stands out most about Kenneth Walker is not necessarily that he runs at a different speed — but rather that he changes directions at a different speed than what the Chiefs have had. He doesn’t slow down.— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2082484076754153788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nONL working off to the side at Chiefs camp <a href=\"https://t.co/31ErqSpcqN\">pic.twitter.com/31ErqSpcqN</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082483851197374800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGarrett Nussmeier with a great throw on the run to find Jake Briningstool way down the field. Excited to see Nussmeier in the preseason.— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2082482394246877304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWrap up 7-on-7 in Red Zone with Mahomes to Cyrus Allen. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/LgWccqObYc\">pic.twitter.com/LgWccqObYc</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2082481813667348663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nButler makes it from about 55 yards out. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a>— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jacobs71/status/2082481732222108048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFirst play of full-team period: Tyquan drops an open in-breaker over the middle— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082481188325966178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes is in at quarterback to begin 11-on-11 drills. Significant!— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2082481097816830230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes jumping up and down in frustration after missing a TD throw in 7on7 red zone work <a href=\"https://t.co/K8rRPVHNNO\">pic.twitter.com/K8rRPVHNNO</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082481016493789422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJared Wiley .. nice throw from Mahomes and nice catch. Wiley looking good. <a href=\"https://t.co/Dau6nc2YrA\">pic.twitter.com/Dau6nc2YrA</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2082480980678623378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCB Melvin Smith Jr. all over Armstrong on a comeback, buries him at the catch point for an incompletion in 2nd team 7on7— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082479994971001213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCyrus Allen taking plenty of snaps, getting throws from Pat in 1st team work so far today— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082479522109391014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAwait word here .. but Rashee Rice and L\'Jarius Sneed headed up the Hill. <a href=\"https://t.co/1jq2ATlG8n\">pic.twitter.com/1jq2ATlG8n</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2082479292714492184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNohl Williams in X’s hip pocket on a deep incompletion down the sideline, a little too far for 1— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082479173659136395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRashee Rice and L’Jarius Sneed walked off the field with an athletic trainer as 7 on 7 begins. To be clear: this appeared from my vantage point to be part of their ramp-up plan. Rice is coming off a knee cleanup and the Chiefs mentioned managing Sneed’s knee before camp began.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2082478802014273766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes down the seam in starting 7on7 work <a href=\"https://t.co/LPDyweaqsn\">pic.twitter.com/LPDyweaqsn</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082478438322164203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJustin Fields doesn’t see Jack Cochrane as he comes back to a throw over the middle, easy pick for the vet LB in 7on7— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082478540424171562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KCChiefs_Matt</a> And …we are off ….🚀 launch in 3…2…1 <a href=\"https://t.co/mbkCIZAMN7\">pic.twitter.com/mbkCIZAMN7</a>— Mitch Holthus (@mitchholthus) <a href=\"https://x.com/mitchholthus/status/2082476136743715274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWalkthrough period, Chiefs starting defense toying with a 5-man front that gets Jones, Tonga, Karlaftis, Gillette and Thomas all on the field at once— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082475911023341852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAs expected for the Chiefs’ 1st full-team camp practice, Jaylon Moore is with the projected starters at right tackle.— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) <a href=\"https://x.com/ByNateTaylor/status/2082474959826292774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHere’s a quick look at Rashee Rice on the Chiefs practice field running a crosser before he disappears behind a sea of photographers’ heads. <a href=\"https://t.co/DaMzij1dIl\">pic.twitter.com/DaMzij1dIl</a>— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick/status/2082474683438408189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt appears your Practice 1 starting cornerbacks will be L’Jarius Sneed and Nohl Williams outside. Chris Roland-Wallace inside. Chamarri Conner and Alohi Gilman at safety.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2082474614144278718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes to Kelce .. tried and true. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/dt5fumf8bW\">pic.twitter.com/dt5fumf8bW</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2082474587045195871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes to Rice. Crosser. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vcCSFht3ZV\">pic.twitter.com/vcCSFht3ZV</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2082474381431935374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nEarly defensive-team walkthroughs show L’Jarius Sneed manning an outside CB position— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082474098454827159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMahomes to K9 Kenneth Walker .. get used to it. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Fn2xAI6BAY\">pic.twitter.com/Fn2xAI6BAY</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2082472471673135517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWR Drills directed by Chad O’Shea <a href=\"https://t.co/4TuQyTeff4\">pic.twitter.com/4TuQyTeff4</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082472515029631433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI’ve taken attendance here at Chiefs’ camp. Everybody is here and working. Only notes: DT Omarr Norman-Lott remains on PUP and CB Mansoor Delane continues to work in a yellow non-contact jersey.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href=\"https://x.com/pgsween/status/2082471126903464054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAlways together in warmup lines lol <a href=\"https://t.co/HdA50fp1e9\">pic.twitter.com/HdA50fp1e9</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2082470661000413511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nXavier Worthy is donning a red jersey rather than the yellow no-contact jersey he wore in the summer.— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2082470703312277523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWelcome back L\'Jarius Sneed. Alongside long tenured James Winchester. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/HdqgOTNnMX\">pic.twitter.com/HdqgOTNnMX</a>— Harold R. 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Those are the small markers that you think of, that guys are going to seek him out. \n\n“I remember last year, he told Josh (Conerly Jr.), ‘just get on a plane and come see me. Moments like that go unnoticed, about the teammate he is. The skill is there. He’s in fantastic shape coming in. … It’s incredible. He has a presence. He’s fit. He’s strong. He’s ready. He has been a really good teammate. That doesn’t show up on a stat sheet or when you’re looking into free agency and trades — there was more there than I even thought about the impact on other people he makes. I feel really fortunate that he’s here. \n\n— Quinn said that Dorance Armstrong (knee) and Deatrich Wise Jr. (quad) are making progress while remaining on the active/PUP list. They’ll continue to work on the side during practice, and Quinn said both guys have “turned corners” and hit markers in the rehab process. 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The Birds’ 2026 training camp schedule officially kicks off today, Wednesday, July 29. Following Nick Sirianni’s press conference at 9:30 AM Eastern, the on-field action at the Jefferson Health Training Complex will begin at 10:00 AM. Jalen Hurts and some other players will be available to media after […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2038:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nPhiladelphia Eagles football is BACK, sort of!\n\nThe Birds’ 2026 training camp schedule officially kicks off today, Wednesday, July 29.\n\nFollowing Nick Sirianni’s press conference at 9:30 AM Eastern, the on-field action at the Jefferson Health Training Complex will begin at 10:00 AM. Jalen Hurts and some other players will be available to media after practice ends.\n\nIt’s an exciting time of year! Yeah, the real games don’t begin until September … but this is where the long road back to the <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl\">Super Bowl</a> truly begins. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, there’s much to monitor in terms of position battles, player development, and the <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-roster/178055/eagles-training-camp-preview-53-man-roster-prediction\">projected 53-man roster outlook</a>.\n\nWith Eagles training camp mostly closed to public access (save for one open practice at The Linc), there’s no better way to track all of the news than with the comprehensive coverage we have lined up for you here at Bleeding Green Nation. Follow me on Twitter (<a href=\"https://twitter.com/BrandonGowton\">@BrandonGowton</a>) for live practice updates. For the 14th year in a row, I’ll be covering Eagles training camp from the team’s headquarters. You can find practice tweets from myself and other Philly beat reporters that will appear in the list below.\n\nNEWS TRACKER\n\nNote: if the tracker isn’t properly loading for you, you can <a href=\"https://twitter.com/i/lists/127611597\">CLICK HERE</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen/lists/eagles-news?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">A Twitter List by BleedingGreen</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785330660;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"Philadelphia Eagles preseason\";i:1;s:33:\"Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6904;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jalen Hurts\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1718;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a6545fae6f46589a58148643a33b1213\";s:5:\"title\";s:90:\"Tua Tagovailoa won\'t practice after injury \"flared up,\" Michael Penix won\'t do team drills\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tua-tagovailoa-wont-practice-after-injury-flared-up-michael-penix-wont-do-team-drills\";s:11:\"description\";s:67:\"The Falcons expect Tagovailoa back soon from a reported back issue.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2731:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_falconsqbsit_260717\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"352152\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_falconsqbsit_260717\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_falconsqbsit_260717\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Atlanta Falcons\",\"title\": \"Who will start at QB for the Falcons Week 1?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/atlanta-falcons-quarterback-battle-intriguing-ahead-of-training-camp\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-17T15:45:05Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Falcons\' quarterback competition is on hold as the team starts training camp on Wednesday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Tua Tagovailoa will not practice after an injury \"flared up.\" Stefanski did not specify the injury, but Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the quarterback is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082447150089117856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dealing with back tightness</a>. Stefanski said the injury is not considered serious and that they expect him back sooner rather than later. The head coach also said that Michael Penix has not been cleared for team drills, so neither of the players who are vying for the starting job in Atlanta are going to be fully participating in practice at this point. The Falcons released Trevor Siemian with a non-football injury on Wednesday, which leaves undrafted rookie Jack Strand as the only healthy quarterback on the roster. The Falcons are expected to sign former Cowboys and Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush to give them another option at the position as they wait for Tagovailoa and Penix to get the green light for full practice activities. It\'s not an ideal way to kick off camp in Atlanta and the Falcons will be hoping for better news for both quarterbacks before they get too much deeper into their preparations for the 2026 season. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785330097;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11559;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Penix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1719;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"11f2b820e514f622b292dcf14486e25b\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"L.A. Rams News: CJ Daniels turning heads?\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144652/l-a-rams-news-cj-daniels-turning-heads\";s:11:\"description\";s:307:\"CJ Daniels is reportedly off to a decent start in training camp, and there will likely be ups and downs for the young player (that’s what practice is for), but so far, Daniels is getting some positive reports or takes with regard to his work at training camp. You can and likely should take training […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4582:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: CJ Daniels #6 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after the catch during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nCJ Daniels is reportedly off to a decent start in training camp, and there will likely be ups and downs for the young player (that’s what practice is for), but so far, Daniels is getting some positive reports or takes with regard to his work at training camp. \n\nYou can and likely should take training camp reports with some caution because as important as training and practices are, what really matters is gameday, and positive training camps do not always translate to big seasons. \n\nEither way, Daniels should have every chance to make this roster given that the Los Angeles Rams traded up for him in the latest draft, but we’ll see. The Rams are going to go with the roster they think gives them the best chance to win the Super Bowl. Daniels may be likely to make the roster, but he has to earn it. \n\nIt’s Hump Day as we march towards Friday. Please comment on whatever you want and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/28/rams-training-camp-standouts-players-day-2/91074531007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/28/rams-training-camp-standouts-players-day-2/91074531007/\">4 standouts from Day 2 of Rams training camp</a> (ramswire)\n\n“Based on reports from camp, here are four players who performed well in Monday’s practice.\n\nWR CJ Daniels\n\nThe Rams traded up for Daniels in the sixth round of the draft this year and they may have found their latest Day 3 gem. The former Miami receiver drew high praise from reporters in attendance, as well as his head coach Sean McVay. Stu Jackson of TheRams.com noted that Daniels “caught just about every target thrown his way on Monday” while working with the second-team offense.“\n\n<a href=\"https://ninernoise.com/vita-vea-blockbuster-only-49ers-beat-rams-own-game\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ninernoise.com/vita-vea-blockbuster-only-49ers-beat-rams-own-game\">Vita Vea blockbuster is the only way 49ers can beat Rams at their own game</a> (ninernoise)\n\n“News broke early Monday that star defensive tackle Vita Vea officially requested a trade from the Tampa Bay <a href=\"https://thepewterplank.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buccaneers</a>. To make matters more enticing, it was rumored he was looking to go to a team in California, putting the red and gold square in contention.\n\n49ers have means to pull off Vea trade and would be foolish not to\n\nGeneral manager John Lynch has <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49471832/vita-vea-trade-request-fits-buccaneers-defensive-tackle-five-teams-patriots-49ers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than enough financial flexibility</a> to bring on the Pro Bowler, according to ESPN. Therefore, it would only make sense for a team square in a championship window to make a push to even the score with their division rival.“\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-stetson-bennett-first-team-offense/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-stetson-bennett-first-team-offense/\">Los Angeles Rams Turn to 2-Time National Champion QB With First-Team Offense</a> (heavy.com)\n\n“The Rams said Stafford is expected to sit out the first and third days of each four-day practice block, creating additional opportunities behind him, according to <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-from-day-1-of-2026-rams-training-camp-stetson-bennett-myles-garrett-jaylen-watson-kam-kinchens-cam-lampkin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the team’s Day 1 training camp observations</a>.\n\nBennett’s opening assignment carried more significance because of who was behind him.\n\nSimpson signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $25.4 million rookie contract after Los Angeles drafted him in the first round, but the Rams didn’t immediately place their prized rookie ahead of Bennett when camp opened.“\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785330060;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10917;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Byron Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1720;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"725b86724491d8c0d3fdd7a4594f4e7c\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Offensive line\";s:4:\"link\";s:156:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119121/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-offensive-line-braxton-jones-caden-barnett\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"I was concerned about the Chicago Bears’ offensive line after Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman retired, but after thinking about how Ben Johnson schemed around their left tackle problems, and how Dan Rouschar coached this group up in 2025, I’m not worried. The Bears quickly addressed center in free agency, and they did it again […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6306:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Jonah Jackson #73 and Darnell Wright #58 of the Chicago Bears look on after a play during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nI was concerned about the Chicago Bears’ offensive line after Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman retired, but after thinking about how Ben Johnson schemed around their left tackle problems, and how Dan Rouschar coached this group up in 2025, I’m not worried. \n\nThe Bears quickly addressed center in free agency, and they did it again in the NFL Draft.\n\nThey brought back their best in-house option at left tackle, and then signed a former first-rounder looking to rehabilitate his career. This offseason, Chicago’s tackle group was putting in work with former Pro Bowler Terron Armstead to be ready for camp.\n\nI don’t think the drop-off from 2025 to this year will be significant. In fact, I think there’s an argument to be made that the 2026 version of the starting five could eventually be better overall than last year’s group.\n\nRoster Locks\n\nThe Bears’ best offensive lineman is also one of the best in the NFL. Left guard Joe Thuney is coming off his fourth straight Pro Bowl nod, third consecutive first-team All-Pro selection, and he was the winner of the inaugural Protector of the Year Award. He’s everything the Bears hoped he’d be, both on and off the field, and they got him for a fourth-round pick.\n\nRight guard Jonah Jackson proved the Bears were wise for sending a sixth-round pick last year to acquire him. He bounced back from a rough year in L.A. and looked like the same Pro Bowl talent he was with Ben Johnson in Detroit.\n\nRight tackle Darnell Wright was a second-team All-Pro in 2025, and if his contract extension plays out as expected, he’ll be the highest-paid offensive lineman in franchise history. A recent article by <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-mvp-one-non-qb-candidate-from-each-nfc-team-in-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-mvp-one-non-qb-candidate-from-each-nfc-team-in-2026\">NFL.com’s Kevin Patra</a> saw him pick one non-QB MVP candidate for each team, and Wright was his pick for the Bears.\n\n\nThe Bears finally employed a sexy offense last season, which overshadowed Wright’s ascension toward the top of the right tackle rankings. The 325-pounder has improved in each of his three seasons as both a road grader and pass protector. He shined in Year 1 under Ben Johnson, generating a career-best 3.8 percent pressure rate allowed last year, per Pro Football Focus (a shade below first-team All-Pro Penei Sewell’s 3.3 percent figure). Wright has the tools to continue climbing the charts as one of the best blockers in the NFL. At the very least, the man should earn a Pro Bowl nod after being snubbed last season.\n\n\nThe Bears are going to have a center competition in camp between veteran Garrett Bradbury and rookie Logan Jones. Bradbury’s experience seeing NFL fronts could give him the early edge, but the upside from Jones could force the Bears’ hand at some point. \n\nLeft tackle was a problem last year as they had to navigate around injuries and inexperienced players. Braxton Jones started, but was playing hurt. Theo Benedet was a good run blocker, but his pass blocking needed work. Ozzy Trapilo was the best of the bunch, and while his pass blocking was better than Benedet’s, he wasn’t as good in the running game. Ozzy showed promise, but he’ll be starting on the PUP list and may not play this season due to the knee injury. \n\nBraxton was re-signed for a year to man the left tackle spot, and if healthy — and all indications are that he’s 100% right now — he’ll be an upgrade over what they had at the position last season. \n\nAs a 2025 rookie, Luke Newman worked himself into being the first guard off the bench before a foot injury landed him on injured reserve. He appeared in nine games.\n\nA Good Bet To Make It\n\nThe Bears opened the 2025 season with 10 offensive linemen on the 53-man roster, and they finished the year with 8 on the 53. \n\nI have Braxton Jones, Thuney, Bradburry, Logan Jones, Jackson, Wright, Benedet, and Newman as eight locks, with Trapilo moving to the reserve/PUP list.\n\nJordan McFadden looked good in his playoff start, and I think he’ll be back to continue his development as a ninth o-lineman. \n\nRoster Bubble/Practice Squad\n\nKiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. could be battling for one reserve spot, and the player who shows an ability to back up more than just left tackle could have the edge. However, the 27-year-old Wills had 57 starts at left tackle for the Browns from 2020 to 2024, and he has that first-round-pick pedigree. He initially hurt his knee in 2o23 and never felt right in 2o24, so he took 2025 to let his knee heal. If he gets his body right and can get his confidence back to compete at a high level, he could be a one-year steal. \n\nKyle Hergel (iOL) returns after spending some time on the Bears’ practice squad last season. \n\nThe Bears have three UDFAs in camp: Mason Murphy, Jaren Kump, and Caden Barnett. Murphy played mostly right tackle in college (31 starts between USC and Auburn), but he was moved to center last year for three starts. Kump started games at all five positions along the o-line during his six years at Utah (41 starts over 59 games). Barnett (The Vanilla Gorilla) is already a fan favorite and was named second-team All-Mountain West Conference at right guard in 2025.\n\nHow many offensive linemen do you see the Bears opening the 2026 season with?\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785330000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10235;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Roschon Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1721;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2cf4200f306970a90b9bf012ad4ae45e\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Chiefs with the highest career stakes this season: Harrison Butker\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-roster/205973/chiefs-highest-career-stakes-harrison-butker\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"In this series, we will look at established players — virtual locks to make this year’s Kansas City Chiefs squad — with the most riding on the 2026 season. Where do we even start with the longtime Chiefs’ kicker? The league’s third-highest-paid kicker has to perform better than he did in 2025. Long considered to have one […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5818:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 08: Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs on set during a production shoot at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn this series, we will look at established players — virtual locks to make this year’s <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com/\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> squad — with the most riding on the 2026 season.\n\nWhere do we even start with the longtime Chiefs’ kicker?\n\nThe league’s third-highest-paid kicker has to perform better than he did in 2025.\n\nLong considered to have one of the league’s most clutch legs, the Chiefs could not consistently depend on Butker a year ago. To be fair, kicker mishaps are sometimes overmagnified. On field goal attempts, Butker was probably not as bad as perceived last season. However, he definitely slipped from the top option at the position to league-average.\n\nThe kicker made a name for himself by being money on what were once considered insanely long field goal attempts. On attempts from over 50 yards, he was successful on five of eight tries with a longest successful kick of 59 yards. He missed only two of his 30 tries from inside 50 yards, and he was perfect on field goals from 40 yards out or less. \n\nButker’s 86.8% success rate would have been 13th among kickers who appeared in 10 or more games in 2025. That would be perfectly acceptable production for an average kicker making a back-of-the-roster salary.\n\nButker, on the other hand, was paid over $3.8 million in 2025 and is scheduled to earn $5.9 million (with a fully guaranteed base salary) in 2026. \n\nWhile his field goal work a year ago was middling but acceptable, he was inexplicably bad on extra point attempts. Leaguewide, kickers had a 95.9% success rate on extra points. The play is so automatic that many fans miss it, going for a snack or running to the restroom after a touchdown.\n\nButker missed four extra points in 2025 (on 35 attempts) for a success average of 88.6%. This ranked 25th among kickers with ten or more appearances. Anecdotally, Chiefs fans will remember holding their breath for several of his nominally successful tries that seemed to barely stay inside the uprights. \n\nThe NFL’s new kickoff rule also appeared to frustrate Butker at times. Two of his kickoffs drew placement penalties last year. This included a crucial out-of-bounds kick against the <a href=\"http://www.bigcatcountry.com/\">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> in Week 5, near the end of the fourth quarter, that allowed the opponent to start the game-winning drive at their own 40-yard line.\n\nAlthough he is technically signed through 2028, Butker essentially is entering a contract season with Kansas City. His $5.7 million salaries for 2027 and 2028 are non-guaranteed and now seem disproportionate to the value he can deliver on the field.\n\nWith a continuously tight financial picture, the Chiefs could create $4.4 million in 2027 salary cap space by releasing Butker after the season. \n\nIf released, he could also find difficulty latching on with a new team. \n\nSimply put, players who have been among the highest paid at their positions are not always eager to settle for bargain contracts. Butker will have made over $30 million in his NFL career after 2026 and may be less inclined to take offers closer to the veteran minimum teams often throw at average kickers. \n\nThere is also a perpetual elephant in the room when discussing Harrison Butker. He has become notable off the field for expressing controversial opinions. While his remarks are certainly constitutionally protected, the potential for a public-relations headache could dampen interest in his free-agent market.\n\nUnless one boasts transcendent talent, it is generally better for NFL players not to be famous for anything except playing football. If Butker’s 2025 production is what to expect going forward, teams may be hesitant to choose his services over a less polarizing kicker. \n\nButker can make the perception he has created not matter. If 2026 sees a return to his status as one of the league’s best kickers, Butker could easily stay in Kansas City on his high 2027 salary — or even beat it in free agency if released. NFL teams often have little patience for drama from replaceable talent, but they show extreme tolerance when it comes from productive players.\n\nRegardless of one’s feelings about Butker’s production or personality, there is no debating his reputation as a professional. In training camp, we will likely see him out early practicing his craft. When he takes media questions at the podium, expect him to be candid and take accountability for his disappointing year. \n\nBut he has lost the fanbase’s trust that he can deliver in key moments. That will be very difficult to rebuild. \n\nAt 31 years old, there is certainly a path for Butker to retake the mountain as one of the league’s elite kickers. 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Kevin Stefanski told the media prior to Day 1 of training camp that Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a flare-up of some back stiffness and isn’t currently able to fully participate in practice. \n\nMichael Penix hasn’t been medically cleared to play following last season’s knee injury and reconstructive surgery. <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-roster/94653/injuries-training-camp-pup-nfi-lists-trevor-siemian-jawaan-taylor-billy-bowman-jr-deangelo-malone-zach-harrison\">Trevor Siemian was released Wednesday morning</a> with an injury settlement. \n\nA QB signing is definitely coming (<a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082446522830954680?s=20\">word on the street suggests it’ll be Cooper Rush</a>), and Stefanski did say the injury Tagovailoa is dealing with is minor. He referred to it as a “flare-up” and not something serious. He should not miss much time, per Stefanski. \n\nThoughts on the QB depth chart? Are you optimistic? Worried? 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Per the team, Jawaan Taylor, Billy Bowman Jr., DeAngelo Malone, and Troy Andersen have been placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. Zach Harrison and Anterio Thompson were both placed on the NFI (non-football injury) […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4105:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 13: Zach Harrison #96 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts while playing against the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAhead of the Falcons first training camp practice of 2026, the team announced a number of roster moves. \n\nPer the team, Jawaan Taylor, Billy Bowman Jr., DeAngelo Malone, and Troy Andersen have been placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. 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Siemian’s release limits the available competition at the position, and the Falcons are left with Penix, Tagovailoa, and rookie Jack Strand on the depth chart. \n\nI know fans aren’t going to be thrilled to see Troy Andersen’s name on there. Will this guy ever see the field? I don’t know, but it apparently won’t be happening today. \n\nActive non-football injury list rules\n\nBoth Zach Harrison and Anterio Thompson will not be able to practice while they’re on the NFI list. Players on this list do count against the roster maximum of 90 players, and they can be activated off this list as soon as they’re healthy enough. \n\nHarrison is a key piece of Atlanta’s defensive line as a disruptive force who rushes the passer effectively and can be a real asset against the run. 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Over the last 7 days, we tracked 28,101 completed trades across 96,784 active leagues, pulling from our database of over 412,000+ leagues scanned. Week-over-week movement The big story: Marvin Harrison is the new No. 1, rocketing up from No. 7 the week\'s biggest riser (+6 spots). Last week\'s leader, A.J. Brown, slid to No. 5. New to the top 10: Jonathon Brooks, DJ Moore, Zay Flowers Dropped out from last week: Rome Odunze, Jaylen Waddle, Travis Etienne Biggest repeat riser by rank: Marvin Harrison jumped from No. 7 to No. 1 (+6 spots) Most notable value signal: the board\'s only two buy-lows are both young RBs — Bhayshul Tuten (below market in 62%) and Jonathon Brooks (64%) Top 10 Most Traded Last 7 Days Market Value = each player\'s current Superflex consensus value on our rankings page. It\'s the number we score every trade against. Rank Player POS Trades Market Value Value Trend 1 Marvin Harrison WR 545 5,795 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 41% of trades 2 Brian Thomas WR 524 5,222 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 46% of trades 3 Bhayshul Tuten RB 518 4,188 📉 Declining — going below market price in 62% of trades 4 Jonathon Brooks RB 486 3,608 📉 Declining — going below market price in 64% of trades 5 A.J. Brown WR 485 5,793 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 50% of trades 6 Bucky Irving RB 469 5,128 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 44% of trades 7 Ladd McConkey WR 461 6,029 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 45% of trades 8 DJ Moore WR 458 3,945 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 41% of trades 9 David Montgomery RB 450 4,297 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 48% of trades 10 Zay Flowers WR 443 5,325 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 47% of trades Zoom out and most of the board is trading right around fair value the only two buy-lows are young RBs Bhayshul Tuten (below market in 62%) and Jonathon Brooks (64%), both getting acquired at a discount. It\'s six WRs to four RBs, and the week\'s biggest faller was David Montgomery, sliding from No. 2 all the way to No. 9. How to read Value Trend: We score every trade to determine if the acquiring manager paid above or below market value. The % always reflects each player\'s dominant trend — \"below market\" for buy-low names, \"above market\" for the rest so you can decide whether to buy low or sell high depending on the player and their situation. What is Market Value? Market value is determined by a proprietary algorithm which combines thousands of crowd-sourced player voting with real-time trade database tracking to establish the current community consensus price for every player and draft pick. All data pulled from DynastyDealer.com — also available on iOS and Android. Superflex Trade Calculator · Dynasty Trade Value Chart · Weekly Newsletter 📈 Sell-High Top 10 (bought above market) Min 50 trades, last 7 days. Ranked by how often the acquirer paid above market value. 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New to the top 10: Jonathon Brooks, DJ Moore, Zay Flowers Dropped out from last week: Rome Odunze, Jaylen Waddle, Travis Etienne Biggest repeat riser by rank: Marvin Harrison jumped from No. 7 to No. 1 (+6 spots) Most notable value signal: the board\'s only two buy-lows are both young RBs — Bhayshul Tuten (below market in 62%) and Jonathon Brooks (64%) Top 10 Most Traded Last 7 Days Market Value = each player\'s current Superflex consensus value on our <a href=\"https://www.dynastydealer.com/rankings\">rankings page</a>. It\'s the number we score every trade against. Rank Player POS Trades Market Value Value Trend 1 Marvin Harrison WR 545 5,795 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 41% of trades 2 Brian Thomas WR 524 5,222 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 46% of trades 3 Bhayshul Tuten RB 518 4,188 📉 Declining — going below market price in 62% of trades 4 Jonathon Brooks RB 486 3,608 📉 Declining — going below market price in 64% of trades 5 A.J. Brown WR 485 5,793 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 50% of trades 6 Bucky Irving RB 469 5,128 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 44% of trades 7 Ladd McConkey WR 461 6,029 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 45% of trades 8 DJ Moore WR 458 3,945 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 41% of trades 9 David Montgomery RB 450 4,297 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 48% of trades 10 Zay Flowers WR 443 5,325 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 47% of trades Zoom out and most of the board is trading right around fair value the only two buy-lows are young RBs Bhayshul Tuten (below market in 62%) and Jonathon Brooks (64%), both getting acquired at a discount. It\'s six WRs to four RBs, and the week\'s biggest faller was David Montgomery, sliding from No. 2 all the way to No. 9. How to read Value Trend: We score every trade to determine if the acquiring manager paid above or below market value. The % always reflects each player\'s dominant trend — \"below market\" for buy-low names, \"above market\" for the rest so you can decide whether to buy low or sell high depending on the player and their situation. What is Market Value? Market value is determined by a proprietary algorithm which combines thousands of crowd-sourced player voting with real-time trade database tracking to establish the current community consensus price for every player and draft pick. All data pulled from DynastyDealer.com — also available on iOS and Android. <a href=\"https://www.dynastydealer.com/trade-calculator/superflex\">Superflex Trade Calculator</a> · <a href=\"https://www.dynastydealer.com/dynasty-trade-value-chart\">Dynasty Trade Value Chart</a> · <a href=\"https://www.dynastydealer.com/newsletter\">Weekly Newsletter</a> 📈 Sell-High Top 10 (bought above market) Min 50 trades, last 7 days. Ranked by how often the acquirer paid above market value. 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(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/112160/beyond-the-game-how-a-chance-encounter-revealed-the-heart-of-the-saints-community\">Beyond the Game: How a chance encounter revealed the heart of the Saints community</a>\n\nThe exact thing you want to see from a young player. \n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/07/28/chris-olave-contract-extension-mickey-loomis-saints-nfl-news/91081616007/\">Saints GM Mickey Loomis shares update on Chris Olave’s extension talks</a>\n\nSeems like we are getting closer.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/the-saints-placed-2-players-on-pup-list-1-on-nfi-list/article_18d1c34c-e976-41d1-811c-98666ecfbb49.html\">The Saints placed two players on the Physically Unable to Perform list, one on the NFI list</a>\n\nNot 100% healthy, but also all potential starters stay off the list.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Saints</a> CB Kool-Aid McKinstry hates it when CBs don’t tackle: “I’m a team player. 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I ain’t gonna… <a href=\"https://t.co/ABEZKmpTTh\">https://t.co/ABEZKmpTTh</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/9VMseYqU0y\">pic.twitter.com/9VMseYqU0y</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2082194004410614196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785326400;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6782;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13387;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Christen Miller\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9757;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kendre Miller\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1731;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5a71e5c7958d215c72aa353469d5669c\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Dan Quinn: Bulked-up Bill Croskey-Merritt enters ‘competitive’ RB group\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/pressers/426217/dan-quinn-rb-group-competitive-bill-coskey-merritt-added-7-8-lbs\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"Training camp is finally here! The team Commanders started their first full team practice ON Wednesday morning to prepare for the new season. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media Tuesday night, and Quinn spoke again on Wednesday morning before practice began. Intro: Red zone emphasis: Energy and effort: […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8135:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nTraining camp is finally here! The team Commanders started their first full team practice ON Wednesday morning to prepare for the new season. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media Tuesday night, and Quinn spoke again on Wednesday morning before practice began.\n\nIntro:\n\n\nDan Quinn welcomes the media to Commanders training camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/3EnPfilhAD\">pic.twitter.com/3EnPfilhAD</a>— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) <a href=\"https://x.com/marshallkramsky/status/2082438655071682860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nRed zone emphasis:\n\n\nGood line from DQ to open – “it’s good to be back on the grass with the guys.” Says today will be a big red zone emphasis <a href=\"https://t.co/JewTHA8zOZ\">pic.twitter.com/JewTHA8zOZ</a>— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2082435908406505809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn said he broke up training camp into 6 blocks. Today and the next few days will be a ramp-up, focusing on red zone.— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2082436554849456138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nEnergy and effort:\n\n\nFirst day of Commanders’ 2026 Training Camp, head coach Dan Quinn says he talked to his team about coming into this period ‘in crazy shape’ and is excited to see the energy and effort from everyone today. <a href=\"https://t.co/LQdjTCfxtk\">pic.twitter.com/LQdjTCfxtk</a>— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2082436501015564501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nSpeakers during the offseason:\n\n\nQuinn added that Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy and guard Keyonte George spoke the team over the offseason— Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) <a href=\"https://x.com/10zJohnson/status/2082441639008551204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nRunning backs:\n\n\nDan Quinn said \"Bill\" added 7-8 pounds of lean muscle since the start of the offseason. Was a topic during minicamp … <a href=\"https://t.co/WdzaoVKpH5\">https://t.co/WdzaoVKpH5</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2082436992516640775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn said Jacory Croskey-Merritt added 7-8 pounds of muscle during the offseason. Described the RB as really \"competitive.\" Run after the catch an emphasis for the head coach. <a href=\"https://t.co/RxG2tgt60i\">pic.twitter.com/RxG2tgt60i</a>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2082439106051670305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDQ says Bill has added 7/8 lbs of muscle mass. Says the RB group very competitive and highlights White’s hands— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2082436964167340486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nFrankie Luvu:\n\n\nDQ says one byproduct of adding LB/edge depth is that Frankie Luvu gets to be a full time LB and “that’s when he’s at his best” when he gets a running start to the QB— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2082438054044635216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nTerry McLaurin:\n\n\nDan Quinn gives a great example of how Terry McLaurin is playing with joy. (Video courtesy <a href=\"https://x.com/wusa9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wusa9</a> on YouTube) <a href=\"https://t.co/pwgDViCV65\">pic.twitter.com/pwgDViCV65</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2082444215892541860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn said he can’t quantify what it means to have Terry McLaurin on the field compared to last offseason. Brings energy/passion. Talked about a play in the spring where TM sprinted down the field after a nice sideline catch by McNichols. Sets a tone.— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2082439425267527905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDan Quinn on Terry McLaurin this camp: “Man is he playing with joy”— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2082438360958636396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nDorance Armstrong/Deatrich Wise Jr:\n\n\nWhile Dorance Armstrong and Deatrich Wise remain on PUP, Dan Quinn said this morning that they\'ll be working on the side during practice. \"They\'ve turned corners\" and \"hit markers\" in rehab. 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Brown trade, no position on the New England Patriots’ roster has made more headlines this offseason than wide receiver. Of course, one other player is also responsible for that: Kayshon Boutte. The fourth-year wideout, who was among the Patriots’ most productive pass catchers in 2025, has been […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4247:\"\n\n\n \n Foxboro, MA - July 29 - Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (9) of the New England Patriots makes a catch during Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nBetween the Romeo Doubs signing and the A.J. Brown trade, no position on the New England Patriots’ roster has made more headlines this offseason than wide receiver. Of course, one other player is also responsible for that: Kayshon Boutte.\n\nThe fourth-year wideout, who was among the Patriots’ most productive pass catchers in 2025, has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the spring. And yet, with the first four days of training camp in the books, he remains in Foxborough — and not just that: seemingly unfazed by the speculation about his future, no other member of Drake Maye’s supporting cast has had a more notable impact on the practice fields so far.\n\nBoutte has made the biggest play of the day in all three of the competitive sessions, including a <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132002/practice-recap-day-4-tuesday\">40-yard back-shoulder touchdown catch</a> over All-Pro safety Kevin Byard on Tuesday.\n\n“That dude is unbelievable,” fellow wideout Kyle Williams said after practice. “I’m super proud of him. Obviously, he’s picking up where he left off, and this is only the beginning for him.”\n\nMaye sees Boutte’s impact thus far in camp the same way.\n\n“It’s nothing new. I mean, you guys see it. All year last year and the year before, he just keeps doing things right,” the Patriots’ starting quarterback said on Saturday. “I’m proud of him for getting in there, jumping in there. And he understands if he’s got something down the sideline and a ball down the field, he’s got a chance it’s coming his way.”\n\nA sixth-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, Boutte’s arrow has been pointing up since his sophomore campaign. He quickly developed a chemistry with then-rookie Maye, and continued to enjoy his QB’s trust during their second season together.\n\nAs a consequence, he finished 2025 with 42 catches in 18 games for 719 yards and seven touchdowns. While not a world-beater in terms of productivity or consistency, he still had an active hand in the Patriots’ offensive fortunes: the team’s starting X-receiver, he provided a deep element none of his teammates were able to duplicate.\n\nThat was a problem from the team’s perspective, however, and the reason why it went out and brought in Doubs and Brown over the offseason. And with those in the fold, as well as DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Efton Chism and the aforementioned Kyle Williams rounding out the depth chart, Boutte found himself as the potential odd man out.\n\nAnd yet, he continued to impress the coaching staff with his professionalism.\n\n“I have a lot of respect for Kayshon,” head coach Mike Vrabel said. “We went through this last offseason: he had a great offseason, he had a good training camp, and that played out during the season. He was a large part of our success. His communication through this offseason with Todd [Downing] and myself, he is a pro. 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One of the big storylines is the new-look wide receiver room. Sophomore Elic Ayomanor is tasked with navigating how he fits in Brian Daboll’s offense. The Titans signed Wan’Dale Robinson to a four-year, $70 million contract in free agency. Mike Borgonzi doubled down on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2427:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) makes a catch during day 1 of mini-camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> have their first training camp practice on Wednesday. One of the big storylines is the new-look wide receiver room. Sophomore Elic Ayomanor is tasked with navigating how he fits in Brian Daboll’s offense.\n\nThe Titans signed Wan’Dale Robinson to a four-year, $70 million contract in free agency. Mike Borgonzi doubled down on Cam Ward’s development by drafting Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Like Chimere Dike, Ayomanor is a sophomore trying to navigate all the newness.\n\nLast season, the Titans were overly reliant on Ayomanor, the third of three fourth-round picks they made in 2025. Ayomanor finished second on the Titans in receiving yards (515) and tied for first in touchdowns (4, with fellow rookie Dike). The former Stanford standout placed fifth in receptions with 41.\n\nAyomanor and Dike unexpectedly ended up in starring roles. Calvin Ridley suffered a season-ending injury during the first half of the campaign. Veteran Tyler Lockett was released after proving to be ineffective. Ayomanor and Dike were asked to pick up the slack.\n\nBy adding Robinson and Tate, and retaining Ridley, the Titans are far better prepared at receiver. The assumption is that Tate will be the starting X receiver. Robinson is a slot, and both Ridley and Dike can play the Z position.\n\nAyomanor is a throwback X receiver. He’s obviously not going to beat-out Tate for that role. The Titans could move personnel around, with Tate, Robinson, and Dike all being flexible enough to play different positions. Ayomanor could find himself at X in certain packages.\n\nAyomanor was a useful receiver as a rookie throughout the 2025 season. The Titans desperately needed to get better at the pass-catching spots though, and that’s precisely what they did this offseason, to better support Ward. Ayomanor must navigate those challenges and compete for reps.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785324600;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:1;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";i:2;s:30:\"Tennessee Titans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8126;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Wan\'Dale Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12499;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Elic Ayomanor\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1736;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"814ad812cad989e954a02bac2cc4ac5e\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Buffalo Bills 2026 training camp position battle primer: LB\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137343/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-lb\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"In the last installment of this series, we covered the defensive line — Ed Oliver’s every-down workload and the battle behind Deone Walker on the Buffalo Bills’ roster. Now we move to the second level of Jim Leonhard’s new 3-4 system, where two rookies have real runways to snaps and Terrel Bernard’s own health might […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8944:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Terrel Bernard #8 of the Buffalo Bills returns a fumble during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The fumble was ruled an incomplete pass. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nIn the last installment of this series, we covered the defensive line — <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136878/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-defensive-line-ed-oliver-deone-walker\">Ed Oliver’s every-down workload and the battle behind Deone Walker</a> on the Buffalo Bills’ roster. Now we move to the second level of Jim Leonhard’s new 3-4 system, where two rookies have real runways to snaps and Terrel Bernard’s own health might end up deciding who plays where. \n\nKaleb Elarms-Orr is fighting for a starting job and auditioning as Buffalo’s answer at Bernard’s own spot if things go wrong. T.J. Parker’s path isn’t as open, but it isn’t closed either. As training camp opens today, we dive into the linebackers — a group that bears watching throughout the rest of summer.\n\n\n\nBills’ LB depth chart entering camp\n\n\nInside Linebacker: Terrel Bernard, Dorian Williams, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Joe Andreessen, Keonta Jenkins, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Theron Gaines, Jimmy Ciarlo\n\n\n\nOutside Linebacker (EDGE): Greg Rousseau, Bradley Chubb, T.J. Parker, Michael Hoecht, Javon Solomon, Mike Danna, Andre Jones Jr., Cade Denhoff\n\n\nInside Linebacker: Kaleb Elarms-Orr vs. Dorian Williams\n\nThis is the battle to watch all camp, and it’s a two-layered one. On the surface, it’s about who starts next to Bernard. Beyond that, it could be about who becomes Buffalo’s answer at Bernard’s own spot if his health issues continue trending the wrong way. Elarms-Orr has impressed the coaching staff from the moment he arrived, has said openly that he’s targeting the starting job from day one, and has already gotten first-team looks during minicamps — opportunities that exist in large part because Williams’ injury opened that door for him. I believe he has everything needed to win this outright as a rookie.\n\nBut Williams isn’t handing this over easy. He brings traits that fit what Leonhard wants defensively, and a healthy Williams is a real problem for a rookie trying to take his job. Either way, this camp carries double duty for Elarms-Orr: he’s competing to start now, and effectively auditioning to be the answer at Bernard’s spot too if the captain’s body doesn’t cooperate. That dual-stakes situation is exactly why I have this at the top of my watch list all camp.\n\nThe Terrel Bernard Factor\n\nSpeaking of Bernard, the talent was never the question. Health is. Bernard has put together genuinely elite stretches before — in 2023 and 2024 he was playing at as high a level as any linebacker in the NFL — but he’s also spent long chunks of recent seasons playing through injuries and taking on blockers in space with little help clearing a path in front of him.\n\nDoes Leonhard’s scheme actually change that? Does it let him play cleaner and finally stay on the field for a full season? Or do we watch the same pattern repeat, with Bernard doing more than his share of the dirty work because the players ahead of him aren’t doing theirs? Scheme fit can only do so much here — a lot of this still comes down to luck. It’s exactly why Elarms-Orr’s camp matters as much as it does for the rookie.\n\nJoe Andreessen is the presumptive first man off the bench right now when thinking green dot, but “presumptive” is doing a lot of work in that sentence. He still has to prove it in these same camp battles. Keonta Jenkins, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Theron Gaines, and even Jimmy Ciarlo (more of a special-teams piece than a defensive one), are all fighting to show enough in hopes of earning a depth spot, or, for some of them, just a practice squad look.\n\nIf Bernard can’t stay on the field and this Williams-Elarms-Orr battle doesn’t produce someone ready to step up and hold the job, I wouldn’t rule out Buffalo circling back to Matt Milano or Shaq Thompson on a short-term, hole-filling deal. Neither has retired, and neither has signed elsewhere. That’s not the plan right now — it’s the contingency if the plan doesn’t work.\n\nCuts here: I’d expect just four ILBs making the team, with a couple of them (at least) being carried on the practice squad. Right now I’d keep Jenkins on the 53. Andreesen, Jenkins, Flannigan-Fowles, and Gaines fight for this last spot, and also with Ciarlo for a practice squad spot.\n\nPositional battle interest level: High\n\nOutside Linebacker: The starters and T.J. Parker’s real opportunity\n\nThere isn’t much debate on paper here. Rousseau and Chubb should be the undisputed starters at outside linebacker in this 3-4, full stop. The question is durability, not talent.\n\nThe rookie clearly isn’t walking into a starting job — Chubb is genuinely better than he gets credit for right now, in my opinion, and he’s not losing his spot to a rookie based on merit alone. But Chubb also comes with his own physical questions, and that’s where Parker’s real opening lives. If Chubb deals with anything physically this season, I could see Parker not just stepping into snaps but out-snapping the starter across from him. That’s a real possibility, as long as he’s ready, even without a clean path to a Week 1 starting job.\n\nThe rotation behind starting OLBs\n\nMichael Hoecht, working his way back from a torn Achilles, is the other complementary piece I expect the Bills to lean on, alongside Parker. That’s the quartet I think Buffalo trusts to generate pressure off the edge in 2026: Rousseau, Chubb, Parker, and Hoecht. He seems to be closer to his return than people believe, but if he really needs more time, there are some options.\n\nJavon Solomon is fighting to establish his value in a scheme that fits his style better than the old one did, and he’s someone who could push for real snaps if he shows well early. Mike Danna is the steadying veteran presence here — extremely experienced, and he sets a real floor for this group. If the Bills chose the conservative route with Hoecht, he’s a lock to make the team.\n\nAndre Jones Jr. and Cade Denhoff round out the group. I’m not expecting much beyond them showing enough effort to make a case for a practice squad spot, but the top four in this room feels well settled and unlikely to change much between now and Week 1.\n\nCuts here: Jones Jr. and Denhoff are the ones I’d flag as the longest shots to make the initial 53, more likely candidates for the practice squad if either sticks around at all. Solomon has to show more or his spot on the 53-man roster could be in danger.\n\nPositional battle interest level: Medium \n\nFinal Thoughts\n\nTwo rookies, two very different runways. Elarms-Orr’s path to real snaps is wide open — he can win a starting job outright and double as Buffalo’s insurance policy at Bernard’s spot in the same camp. Parker’s path is narrower on paper, but Chubb’s own durability questions mean the opportunity is still there if things break right. Bernard can still be the engine of this defense when healthy — the real question is whether he stays that way, and whether Leonhard’s scheme gives him the help he hasn’t always had.\n\nCatch up on the series:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136078/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-qb-rb-ol\">Part 1: QB, RB and OL</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136540/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-wr-and-te\">Part 2: WR and TE</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136878/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-defensive-line-ed-oliver-deone-walker\">Part 3: Defensive Line</a>\n\n\n\n\nCatch up on all this and more with the latest edition of <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/icPktGUTt5g?si=AegUNur017oSQUtH\">Leading the Charge!</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785324600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8311;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terrel Bernard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5841;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Ed Oliver\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1737;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ba5971c2a3911a7d247a269508c2ddd9\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Identifying the Next Breakout Wide Receivers (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/identifying-the-next-breakout-wide-receivers-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:256:\"In fantasy football, hitting on a breakout wide receiver can swing a league. But what exactly defines a breakout? For this article, we’re identifying breakout WR1s as players who have never finished a season as a top-12 wide receiver in ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:86027:\"In fantasy football, hitting on a breakout wide receiver can swing a league. But what exactly defines a breakout? For this article, we’re identifying breakout WR1s as players who have never finished a season as a top-12 wide receiver in fantasy football.\nUsing historical data, usage trends, and recent patterns, we can pinpoint the profile of players most likely to take that WR1 leap in 2025.\nThis article was inspired by a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2022/04/identifying-the-next-wr1s-2022-fantasy-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">piece written by Sam Ryner</a>, who collected WR1 data points from 2012-2021.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nIdentifying the Next WR Breakouts in Fantasy Football\nWhat Predicts a Fantasy Football WR1 Breakout?\nWhile no projection system is perfect, several factors tend to precede fantasy football WR1 breakouts:\n\nTarget volume and opportunity: You don’t luck into WR1 status without consistent looks.\nTalent isn’t in question: Whether it’s signaled by draft capital or film… most of the time, these are receivers we already believe in. It’s about past situations (bad quarterbacks, injuries, etc.) limiting the player more so than them shouldering all the blame.\nHigh-value usage and efficiency: Metrics like yards after catch (YAC) per reception and average depth of target (aDOT) tell us how these targets are being used and how these wideouts are taking advantage of those opportunities. Especially when a player ranks highly in both categories, given that the more air yards a WR commands, the more difficult it can be to generate YAC (versus seeing a surplus of low-ADOT targets).\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/troy-franklin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troy Franklin</a> didn’t break out in Year 2, but he took a major leap after a rookie year that featured a 14.5 average depth of target (13th in the NFL) and 5.3 YAC/reception (top-30). He was 8th in red zone targets (just one fewer than teammate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a> DID reach fantasy football WR1 status for the first time in 2025 after finishing 2023 third in YAC/reception with an average depth of target north of 12 yards.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston</a> also experienced another year of improvement in 2025 after finishing 22nd in YAC/reception despite an ADOT north of 12 yards in 2024.\nVersatility/dynamism is important as receivers look to leap into WR1 territory.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a> ranked in the top 24 in both YAC/reception (12th) and aDOT (24th) in 2023. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a> ranked in the top 28 in both aDOT and YAC/reception (17th) in 2023.\nBefore his 2024 breakout, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a> was 20th in <a href=\"https://espnanalytics.com/receivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN’s WR YAC model</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> also ranked top-12 in YAC/reception during his rookie season before a breakout in Year 2.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> flashed YAC potential long before they became annually-ranked WR1s.\nYAC specifically credits the player more and shines a light on their ability with the ball in their hands.\nBig takeaway: It’s difficult to have a high aDOT and a high YAC rate.\n\n\n2025 YAC/ADOT/RACR WRs to note:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> owns a career YAC/reception of 5 yards (5.3 in 2024, which ranked top-30). He has averaged north of 18 air yards per target over the last two seasons. 17.4 in 2025 (top-10).\nAmong WRs with at least 25 targets last season, no WR posted a better RACR (receiver air yards conversion rate) than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> (1.00). Flowers was one of 3 WRs (JSN and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a>) to post at least 470 yards of YAC with an ADOT of at least 10 yards.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> finished 18th in YAC/reception (5.2) despite a 13.2 aDOT during his rookie campaign (top-30).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker</a> finished 22nd in YAC/reception with a 10.7 aDOT.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> finished top-30 in both total YAC and aDOT in 2025.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker</a> finished 5th in RACR among WRs with at least 25 targets ( >10 aDOT).\nAmong WRs with aDOTs north of 12 yards, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> (third), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> (fifth) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a> (sixth) finished with the highest RACRs.\n\n\nQuarterback quality and red-zone involvement: A spike in touchdowns often vaults receivers into the top 12. Think <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a>. Even depth options like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> cracked the top 20 in red-zone targets per game (2024) in the pursuit of his first WR1 season. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a> all ranked top-20 in red-zone targets last season. All became fantasy football WR1s (Sutton/Wilson flip-flopped based on scoring setting).\nRed-zone targets are crucial: These high-value targets often provide the difference-maker in propelling WRs into WR1 range (and often to the WR1 overall). Good offensive environments create scoring opportunities. Ergo, if you’re torn between two potential wide receiver breakout candidates, the better offense is probably a good tiebreaker.\nTeams with vacated inside the 10-yard line opportunities: Chiefs, Packers, Jaguars, Bears, 49ers.\n\nHistorical Trends\nAccording to research from Sam Ryner’s <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2022/04/identifying-the-next-wr1s-2022-fantasy-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">original article</a>:\n\nFrom 2012 to 2021, an average of 4.4 first-time WR1s emerged per season.\nOver 50% of these breakouts came in Year 2 or Year 3, reinforcing the idea that early-career development is key.\n\n34% first became WR1s in their third season\n20% in their second season\n16% in their fifth season\n11% in their rookie season\n0% in Year 7, Year 9, Year 10 or Year 12 or later\n\n\nFifth- and sixth-year receivers, particularly those on new teams, represent another fruitful archetype.\nEven in strong wide receiver seasons, WR1 turnover is common. There was an average of 7.3 different WR1s year-over-year during the 2012-2021 sample.\nThis means that if history repeats itself, we can expect around four wideouts to finish as top-12 receivers for the first time in 2025, with up to seven not repeating the feat from 2024.\n\nRecent Seasons: New WR1 Breakouts\nUnfortunately, Ryner’s article stopped after the 2022 season. But I’ve gone back over the last three years and added the desired data (full PPR scoring).\n2022:\n\n5 new WR1s\n\n3 second-year WRs\n1 third-year WR\n1 fifth-year WR\n\n\n\n2023:\n\n3 new WR1s\n\n1 rookie\n1 third-year WR\n1 sixth-year WR\n\n\n\n2024:\n\n8 new WR1s\n\n3 rookies\n2 third-year WRs\n1 fifth-year WR\n1 sixth-year WR\n\n\n\n2025: \n\n5 new WR1s\n\n3 fourth-year WRs\n2 third-year WRs\n\n\n\nKey Data:\n\nYear 2/Year 3 WRs = 43% of breakouts\nRookies = 19%\nYear 5/Year 6 WRs = 19% (often on new teams)\nYear 3/4 WRs = 43%\nYear 2/3/4 WRs = 57%\n\nNotable Trends:\n\nZero Year 2 WR1s in the last three seasons (although the high rookie breakout rate shallowed the talent pool).\nRookie breakout spike in 2024 (three total) made it tougher for year-2 breakouts in 2025 (zero).\nYear-over-year WR1 turnover: Seven (2022), five (2023), nine (2024), eight (2025). 7.25 average. This aligns with the historical average of 7.3 from 2012-2021. Keep in mind that these could have been repeat WR1 performers, just not in back-to-back seasons.\nAverage of five new WR1s per year (close to the 4.4 average from 2012-2022).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a> made the WR1 leap when paired with an up-and-coming rookie quarterback. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> finished as a WR1 in his first season with his new team.\n\nKey Data From 2012-2025:\n\n33% of wide receivers had their first WR1 season in Year 3 (up from 32%)\n19% in Year 2 (down from 20%)\n20% in Year 4 (up significantly with the 2025 class)\n14% in Year 5\n14% in their rookie season\n\nMore than 50% of first-time WR1 breakouts still came from Year 2 and Year 3 receivers (52%), with Year 4 now emerging as the next most common breakout season after a 2025 class that featured three fourth-year breakouts.\nYear-over-Year Trends (2012-2025)\n\n7.1 new WR1s per season (previously 7.2)\n4.6 first-time WR1s per season (previously 4.5)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe biggest change to the historical trend is that Year 4 now rivals Year 2 as the second-most common breakout window, while Year 3 remains the clear leader.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/9bnkkgpEzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nPast ADPs of New WR1s\n2022:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> – 19.5 (WR7)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> – 63.5 (WR25)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle</a> – 47.5 (WR18)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devonta Smith</a> – 90 (WR37)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> – 100 (WR41)\n\n2023:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> – 265 (WR90)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> – 51 (WR20)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> – 168 (WR60)\n\n2024:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> – 118 (WR48)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a> – 25 (WR11)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> – 49 (WR24)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a> – 72 (WR31)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> – 40 (WR40)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a> – 12 (WR7)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a> – 144 (WR55)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a> – 105 (WR43)\n\n2025:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> – 68 (WR29)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a> – 78 (WR35)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> – 61 (WR26)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a> – 269 (WR81)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a> – 57 (WR27)\n\nInteresting ADP Takeaways\n\n10 of the last 21 first-time WR1s (48%) were drafted between WR18 and WR40.\n13 of the last 21 (62%) came between WR18 and WR50, reinforcing that this remains the premier breakout range.\nFive of the last 21 were drafted outside the top 50 receivers (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a>, at WR48 narrowly keeps the WR18-50 range strong).\nElite-priced receivers (WR1-WR12) have still produced only three first-time WR1s during this span (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a>), making them the exception rather than the rule.\nWR1 breakouts often carry an elevated <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP), but this doesn’t guarantee success.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman</a> (WR13, 2022), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a> (WR9, 2023), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a> (WR12), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a> (WR14, 2023), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> (WR9, 2024), MHJ again (WR19, 2025), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy</a> (WR23, 2025) all failed to deliver despite top-25 ADPs (the first four examples being top-15 ADPs).\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman</a>, entering his third season in 2022, busted as the WR20 with no prior WR1 finishes. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a>, in his second season in 2023, busted as the WR27. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a>, in his second season in 2023, was drafted as the WR12 despite zero top-12 finishes and busted as the WR16.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a> in Year 4 busted as the WR14 with zero prior WR1 finishes. In 2024, it was <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> As a rookie, he had zero career top-12 finishes, and that remains true after his disappointing first season (and injury-plagued sophomore campaign). Olave was also a bust again as the WR12 in ADP for the second consecutive season in 2024 (but rebounded massively in 2025).\nThis year’s receivers with the highest ADP despite zero WR1 career finishes are:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a> (Year 4).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> (Year 2).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a> (Year 2).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a> (Year 2).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> (Year 5).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> (Year 3).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a> (Rookie).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> (Year 3).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> (Year 4).\n\nOnly Rice is being drafted as a WR1 (WR11 ADP). This suggests the Chiefs’ No. 1 WR has a high bust rate (which is completely obvious given his red flags).\nBut like I said last year…the data also suggests that if Rice is available for the 2026 season, he’s a logical candidate to make the jump into season-long WR1 territory.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a> are also being drafted above the WR18-WR50 range. Technically, they didn’t “break out” by fantasy finish, but it’s not a stretch to say each player established themselves somewhat in their rookie years. T-Mac won OROY, and Egbuka was a fantasy football WR1 until injuries derailed the Bucs’ offense in the second half of 2026.\nT-Mac is an interesting case as his ADP has been slipping a bit (minor injury, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bryce-young.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryce Young</a>/Carolina offense passing volume concerns). And if you just look at his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/best-ball-overall.php\">best ball ADP</a> from 2025 compared to 2026…it’s nearly identical. It’s almost more bullish for him to make the WR1 leap if he stays in the backend fantasy football WR2 Range.\n\nWe’ve averaged one new WR1 from outside the top 50 receivers in ADP per season since 2022. Four receivers have accomplished the feat during that span (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a>).\nThe profiles? Rookie WRs who are being underrated, players who run a ton of routes, and WRs attached to breakout/improved QBs compared to their career.\nSeven first-time WR1 finishers were drafted outside the WR40 range over the last four seasons, reinforcing that league-winning wideouts regularly CAN and WILL emerge beyond the early-round receiver run.\nThe 91-120 overall ADP range still leads all draft windows with three first-time WR1s (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a>), but the distribution remains remarkably balanced across the rest of the draft. What’s interesting about this group is that Kirk/Thomas both finished as fantasy WR1s despite being drafted outside the top-40 WRs with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> as their QB for a solid chunk of their seasons. What’s more ironic is that T-Law’s most productive fantasy WR over the last two seasons has not been the one with the highest ADP. Ergo, the market has been consistently missing who the Jags’ No. 1 WR is.\n\nWR1 Candidates in the 2025 WR18-WR50 ADP Range\nEligible Years 1-5:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> (slightly outside the ADP bucket)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Higgins</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a>\n\nMy favorite bets\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> (even though technically outside this ADP bucket?)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Higgins</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-harris.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre’ Harris</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a>\n\nBest WRs in YAC (<a href=\"https://espnanalytics.com/receivers\">ESPN’s Receiver Score</a>)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/demario-douglas.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeMario Douglas</a> – 4th (same as 2024 Jamo)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-harris.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre’ Harris</a> – 7th (same as 2024 JSN)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> – 1oth (same as 2024 Olave)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> – 16th\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> – 16th\n\nSecond-Year Players Most Likely to Enter WR1 Territory\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Higgins</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-harris.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre’ Harris</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/pat-bryant.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Bryant</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaac-teslaa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaac TeSlaa</a>\n\nNineteen percent of new WR1 seasons come in Year 2 (down from 20% after last year). But again, this Year 2 breakout rate is somewhat a double-edged sword, as many Year 2 WRs (or the good ones) break out as rookies. But sometimes that’s more related to them not cracking the starting lineup soon enough.\nThe top names are obvious (I like drafting both T-Mac and Egbuka). After them (and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a>, who remains <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-draft-picks-to-avoid-2026-erickson/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overpriced in my opinion</a>), the remaining Year 2 WRs are essentially freebies going at or very much outside the top-50 overall WRs.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Higgins</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a> were hamstrung by playing time last season, so logical for them to see boosts by just seeing closer to full-time roles. Same for Tre Harris, who could have a much larger role under a new OC in Los Angeles.\nThe second-year WR is being grouped into the “elite” Chargers WR conversation alongside <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston</a> by HC John Harbaugh. And even though his rookie year didn’t feature a ton of highlight-reel plays or counting stats, his playing time increased because of his contributions as a run-blocker. That suggests he could see much more playing time (and targets) than his bottom-dwelling ADP would indicate in 2026. Harris can create big plays (both downfield and after the catch) and is versatile enough to line up all over the formation. He also averaged 5.5 targets in the last two games that QJ missed in the second half of the season. If the Chargers lean into the run game more with their new OC, Mike McDaniel, Harris could be a major benefactor in terms of snaps/routes based on how well he does the dirty work.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/derek-brown.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derek Brown (DBro)</a> is also a big fan of the Texans’ second-year WR, noting the following:\n“Last year, in Weeks 8-18, Higgins had seven finishes as a WR3 or better in weekly scoring. During that stretch, Higgins, among 119 qualifying receivers, also ranked 24th in target per route run rate (24%) and 38th in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). During those 11 games, among the same group of 119 receivers, Higgins was also 28th in yards per route run and 25th in route win rate as a perimeter receiver.”\nHiggins flashed TD upside when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> was out with the following stat lines: 2-23-1, 4-43-1 and 6-59-0. Entering Year 2, Higgins provides standalone value as a full-time starter across from Collins, but he also possesses some high contingent upside should anything happen to the Texans’ No.1 WR. That makes him a strong bench stash and depth piece in leagues that require a lot of starting WRs. Keep in mind that the coaching staff believes Higgins can do much of what Collins can. Being drafted outside the top-50 WRs, Higgins looks like he is being priced at his floor (WR46 last season).\nGolden has a “golden opportunity” in the Packers offense given all the departures. I do think he is a lock to improve in Year 2, but he might need a Watson injury to really capture a WR1 ceiling. I personally feel more confident pushing my chips in on Watson as the WR1 breakout in the Packers’ offense for 2026.\nHarris would be my sleeper pick, whereas Golden/Higgins probably need an injury to thrust them into larger target roles on their respective offenses to finish as WR1s.\nIf I’m picking one second-year receiver outside the top 50 WRs to make a massive leap, it’s <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-harris.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre’ Harris</a>.\nAnd <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a>? Wildcard. Bet on the talent. I can’t tell you what his WR/DB splits will look like. I do know he’s good at football (5 yards after the catch per reception in 2025). And <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> is a low-key fantasy football WR king maker.\n\n\"We should always be looking to take swings on talented second-year WRs\"\nJayden Higgins fits the bill for <a href=\"https://x.com/AndrewErickson_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AndrewErickson_</a><a href=\"https://t.co/r6K5slreQv\">pic.twitter.com/r6K5slreQv</a>\n— FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPros/status/2078182194615369754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\nThird-Year Players Most Likely to Enter WR1 Territory\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker</a>\n\nYear 3 remains the king of fantasy WR breakouts. One-third of all first-time WR1 seasons (33%) since 2012 have come from third-year receivers\nGiven we have three WRs in the 2024 class drafted inside the top-10 NFL Draft, you’d figure that one would be a lock to be in that position for 2026.\nNot quite.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> are the two obvious names that feel like candidates to finally make the first-time WR1 jump.\nHere’s what I wrote about them this offseason:\nMarvin Harrison Jr.\nMHJ finished WR49 overall and WR39 in PPG in his second season, averaging 8.9 half-PPR PPG across 12 games. He commanded a 17% target share and averaged 51 receiving yards/game with 10 red-zone targets. But the Cardinals’ No. 1 WR went through the wringer when it came to injuries. The former top-5 pick was plagued by unfortunate events (concussion, appendix, foot and heel) in 2025 that fully prevented him from benefiting from the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacoby-brissett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacoby Brissett</a>-led Arizona offense. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a> took full advantage when Harrison Jr. missed time, but he was a complete non-factor when MHJ was healthy (29% target rate per route run fell to 12% when Harrison was healthy in the lineup). If Harrison had stayed healthy, we would have seen some monster performances down the stretch, similar to what we saw with Wilson, given how much passing volume was being pumped in Arizona’s offense. From Weeks 1-13, Harrison was the WR27 in PPG. In his last five healthy games…12.8 PPG – low-end fantasy WR1 numbers. MHJ will be 24 years old in 2026. Year 3 WR breakouts still happen. And despite the tumultuous first two years, he has shown he can command high-value targets that lead to fantasy scoring – i.e., air yards and end zone/red zone targets. Per Fantasy Points data, Harrison finished second in end-zone target per route run in 2025 (4%, second to only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a>). And as bad as it was last season, Harrison’s catch rate and contested target rate both improved. Those are the exact underlying metrics we should be gravitating towards before true WR breakouts. Under the new Cardinals HC and offensive play caller, Mike LaFleur, we could see Harrison finally put into a position (lining up in different spots across the formation) to find sustained success.\nRome Odunze\nRome Odunze might end up as the third-best receiving option on the Chicago Bears in 2026. After all, the first two draft picks Bears HC Ben Johnson made after securing the job were offensive pass-catchers: TE <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> and WR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a>. The former top 10 selection battled through injuries in 2025, and his production absolutely nose-dived in the second half. He played in 12 games overall, dealing with late-season foot limitations. From Weeks 1-8: 9th in PPG among WRs (13.3), scoring five of his six TDs during the early portion of the year. After Week 8, the Bears’ WR was averaging under 50 receiving yards/game. Just six PPG with the second-most points scored UNDER expectation. And his final catch rate on the year was abysmal – 48.5%. Identical to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a> and bottom-5 in the NFL. But it’s worth mentioning that even when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> was on this team, Odunze was still averaging 7.5 targets per game (37th) as the WR27 in PPG – the majority of which came in the form of high-value opportunities. Led all Bears WRs in overall targets and red-zone targets and finished top 15 in air yards share (top 10 in deep targets). Injuries aside, it wasn’t for a lack of opportunities that caused Odunze to disappoint down the stretch. It’s very possible he could run hot with TDs and experience positive regression in an up-and-coming offense led by third-year QB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a>. Moore’s team-leading 8 receiving TDs are gone. The Bears, overall, are seventh in vacated air yards and target share (second in vacated WR targets and 5th in targets inside the 10). Even with Loveland and Burden set for second-year breakouts, it seems likely Odunze won’t be left too far behind – even if he was not hand-picked by the Bears’ HC. But that’s more than reflected in his price. Because the top-end ceiling might not be there for Odunze attached to Williams. Their connection hasn’t been good for two years. Odunze had a brutal uncatchable rate as a rookie (61%), and that trend continued in 2025 (59% per PFF) even under a new coaching staff. Part of that is the way Odunze is targeted – downfield. His average depth of target has surpassed 14 yards over the last two years. Still, any growth by Williams will benefit Odunze, who has been a positive regression candidate the last two years. Eventually, the chickens come to roost. FWIW, Mike Clay’s 2026 fantasy football season-long projections have Odunze four spots AHEAD of Burden (separated by just a few points). \nIt’s clear that neither of these guys is without their flaws, but the Year 3 WR breakouts are real (and probably always come with hesitation after a player has failed to deliver as a true fantasy football WR1).\nWe debated MHJ and Odunze on an earlier episode of the podcast, and it was tough for me to favor either guy. I think I ultimately settled with Odunze based on his position in the Bears offense (the more likely team to produce a top-end fantasy season). Then again, the Cardinals offense DID produce a low-end fantasy football WR1 last year in the form of Wilson….\nBut that seems more descriptive than predictive in an offense that figures to be much more balanced in 2026 under a new OC and playcaller. And don’t even get me started with Nathaniel Hackett…\nPart of me really wants to scratch both guys off my draft board entirely. But I have them ranked where they cannot be totally written off. And as Year 3 WRs, I think this is correct.\nOn that aforementioned podcast episode, I slightly leaned toward Odunze over Harrison. And nothing has fully swayed me to think otherwise since that point. Especially considering Harrison never projects to have serious YAC as part of his profile (both in the NFL and during college).\nBut if you think the argument for Marv Jr. is more compelling…tell me why!\nWe just recently hit on ambiguous WR rooms on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@fantasypros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros Fantasy Football podcast</a>, and Worm was pretty bullish on Odunze. That makes me feel better about targeting and ranking him ahead of MHJ.\nAs for the remaining Year 3 guys, I can keep it brief. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> goes outside the top-40 WRs despite leading the 49ers in receiving yards per game last season (59). He still posted four games with 85-plus receiving yards.\nThere is an immense opportunity for Pearsall in the 49ers’ offense (top 10 in vacated air yards/targets). <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> (team leader in red-zone targets) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> are not coming back. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle</a> is coming off a torn Achilles. Veterans <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> are no spring chickens (Kirk already hurt). Evans surpassed 60 receiving yards once last season. And the 2026 first-round rookie pick, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a>, hardly profiles as a major target-earner from Day 1.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy</a>‘s entire season got derailed after he got injured in Week 1 of 2025. But the thesis of his upside remains the same as it basically was last year when he was a top-24 WR.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker</a> has missed time the last two seasons with injuries. But per ESPN’s receiver analytics, Coker ranks 3rd overall over the last three seasons combined (4th over last 2 seasons).\nOne trend that kept surfacing throughout this research was how often Year 3 breakouts came after an injury-marred sophomore season. Fantasy football managers tend to overreact to disappointing second years without accounting for the context behind them. When talent remains intact, and opportunity improves, Year 3 becomes the perfect buying window.\nIt’s Odunze over Harrison, and Pearsall over Worthy for me in their respective draft ranges.\nAll prices considered, Pearsall is my favorite. 18th in ESPN receiver score over last 2 seasons (well ahead of all his 2024 first-round counterparts). The 49ers has/is a wagon for fantasy production.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFourth-Year Players Most Likely to Enter WR1 Territory\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/demario-douglas.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeMario Douglas</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kayshon-boutte.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kayshon Boutte</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nathaniel-dell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Dell</a>\n\nTwenty percent in Year 4 (up significantly with the 2025 class). Last year the Year 4 guys smashed. So naturally it needed to be added to the discussion.\nRice is the no-brainer Year 4 first-time WR for reasons I don’t need to divulge deeply into.\nBut admittedly, writing this article has made me much more bullish on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> as the ceiling bet in the Jaguars’ offense.\n\nFits the newly established Year 4 breakout archetype.\nCloser to Year 3 in terms of playing time because he has only started 16 games in his career.\nProduced when given a featured role.\nThrived in the slot, where Liam Coen’s offenses have historically generated strong fantasy football production.\nPlays with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a>, whom I’ve already highlighted as someone capable of supporting fantasy-relevant wide receivers.\nStill carries a relatively modest fantasy price because much of the market is anchored to his Day 3 draft capital.\n\nAt one point, Washington was seen as the heir apparent to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> in a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a>-led offense. And although the breakout was delayed under a new HC/GM combination, I just think dying on his 6th-round draft capital (even though he was underrated as a prospect) isn’t the right way to approach it. Simply put, why wouldn’t the Jaguars just let him do the same thing he did at the end of last year after it worked so well? I think that holds more weight and stickiness than BTJ’s star-studded 2024 finish under a different QB/HC combination.\nHere’s what I wrote about Washington this year (when I was slightly more bearish).\nWashington emerged as a legitimate contributor in 2025, finishing WR27 overall and WR38 in PPG with 9.0 half-PPR PPG across 16 games. He earned a 17% target share and averaged 53 receiving yards/game with 5 TDs and 12 red-zone targets. The fourth-year WR blew up the stretch for Jacksonville with over 87 receiving yards in his last four games. However, his eruption down the stretch coincided with the loss of WR/CB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a> midway through the year. 7 games with Hunter – just 6.4 PPG (Weeks 1-7). Nine games without Hunter: Weeks 9-18 – 14.2 PPG. He was also the team’s air yards leader over this stretch (32% air yards share), averaging 73 yards/game (2.8 yards per route run and 25% target rate) as the team’s primary slot option. The 24-year-old was smashing. But the question becomes…will that carry over into 2026? With Meyers and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> both healthy, will Washington be limited to strict 3-WR sets from the slot? And does Hunter’s WR usage trim enough to hurt Washington’s bottom line? These are all legitimate concerns with Washington for 2026. He benefited a ton from the Jaguars’ WRs around him getting banged up. Now he deserves credit for delivering with the additional opportunity, but paying a top 40 WR price tag for a player that might end up being the No. 3 option on his own team feels rich.\nWashington is the one “slot” guy who doesn’t project to be hindered by that role (unlike someone like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a>). The Liam Coen inside WR role has SMASHED in fantasy football.\nThink back to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a>‘s rookie year. Guy smashed as a Day 3 pick. And there were skeptics about him in Year 2 because he produced when everybody was hurt around him. The rest is history.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs</a> also has the talent and elite target-earning ability, but he just needs to carve out more big-boy routes on the outside.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston</a> has big fans (like my colleague Derek Bown). I am a bit more skeptical (especially at his massively rising ADP) just based on how inconsistent QJ can be. But fully acknowledging a boom-or-bust profile still should be embraced more often than not.\nStill three years into Johnston’s NFL career, he still has not put an official top-30 season together despite scoring 8 TDs in back-to-back seasons. But DBro and several other drafters boosting his ADP are buying that in McDaniel’s offense this could be his career year…and that wouldn’t surprise me.\nThe question isn’t whether Johnston can produce splash plays. It’s about whether he can become consistently good enough each week to deliver a WR1 season. I’m still skeptical, but McDaniel’s arrival makes this the most optimistic I’ve been about Johnston entering a season.\nOne thing stands out from this research: fantasy football managers continue to undervalue fourth-year receivers. Nearly every player listed above is being drafted in the WR40-WR50 neighborhood, yet that’s exactly where first-time WR1s continue to emerge. If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that Year 4 deserves to be viewed as a legitimate breakout window rather than an afterthought.\n\nQuentin Johnston in 2025\nWeeks 1-4 healthy Week 5 hamstring injury Missed Week 6 Weeks 7-8 snap rates – 89.5%, 52.1%\nInjury news is always a mess and attempting to figure out how healthy players are in season is tough but looking at snap rates etc\nI highly question whether QJ… <a href=\"https://t.co/o1FISOptPX\">pic.twitter.com/o1FISOptPX</a>\n— Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) <a href=\"https://x.com/DBro_FFB/status/2076160774028824921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\nExceptions to the Rule\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a> highlighted this section last year. Even though it was his fourth year, it was closer to his third season because of all the time he missed with injuries and suspensions, etc. As outlined, Year 3 is typically the most common year we see new WR1s break into the top-12. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> feels exactly like last year’s <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a>. Given he has played only 48 games through four seasons, so closer to three seasons played given his time missed with injuries. He is also entering the year with a new contract similar to how Jamo entered last season.\nJamo:\n\nYear 4\nLost development time\nExplosive profile\nNew contract after strong 2024 finish\nBreakout\n\nWatson:\n\nYear 5\nLost development time\nExplosive profile\nNew contract after strong 2025 finish\nPotential breakout\n\nWatson returned to the lineup in Week 8 of 2025 after tearing his ACL late in the 2024 season. Despite coming off a brutal injury, Watson was electric in just 11 games (received an All-Pro vote). He supplanted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> as the WR1 in the Packers’ offense. He was the WR17 in PPG (11.5) to go with a 34% air yard share (totaling over 1,000 air yards). Watson also achieved career highs in both yards and yards per route run. The 27-year-old was also a low-key target hog: never saw fewer than four targets in any contest. Watson led the NFL with 294 deep receiving yards after coming back from his injury (43% deep target share). With Doubs and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> gone, Green Bay enters 2026 with the 3rd-most vacated air yards and 4th-most vacated targets in the league, representing a substantial opportunity opening that Watson is well-positioned to absorb if he can stay on the field.\nWatson technically falls outside the historical Year 3 breakout bucket, but in reality, he fits the same developmental arc that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a> followed a year ago. Sometimes the breakout clock is delayed—not because the talent isn’t there, but because the player simply hasn’t had the opportunity to stay healthy long enough for it to happen.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/dynasty-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nOutside the Top-50 WRs\nWe’ve averaged at least one new WR1 from outside the top 50 receivers in ADP in each of the last three seasons.\nSix in total have gone after the WR40 range.\nWho you got? <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/best-ball-wr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WR ADP</a>. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/real-time-adp/wr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real-time ADP</a>.\nMy pick from WR40-50: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>\nPearsall checks nearly every box this research uncovered. He’s entering the magical Year 3 breakout window, plays in one of the NFL’s most fantasy-friendly passing offenses, quietly led the 49ers in receiving yards per game last season, and ranked 18th in ESPN’s Receiver Score over the past two seasons. He’s my favorite bet in this range to become the next first-time fantasy WR1.\nMy picks after WR50:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Higgins</a> — Strong underlying efficiency, full-time role entering Year 2 and contingent WR1 upside if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> misses time.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-harris.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre’ Harris</a> — My favorite deep sleeper. Elite YAC profile (25th in YAC/reception last season), growing role and a coaching staff that already trusts him in high-leverage situations.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a> — The ultimate ceiling play. The role uncertainty is baked into the ADP, but few players possess his combination of talent and explosive-play ability.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker</a> — Injuries have delayed the breakout, but the underlying receiver metrics remain among the league’s best.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-concepcion.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Concepcion</a> — My favorite rookie dart throw. His ADP reflects almost no expectation, making him an inexpensive bet on talent if he earns a meaningful role.\n\nRookies With Volume + Efficiency\nRookie WR1 seasons are no longer unicorns—they’re simply uncommon. Four of the nine rookie WR1 szns since 2012 occurred in two of the last three seasons.\n\nMost rookie WR1s were first- or second-round draft picks. (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a>, drafted in round five, is very far from the norm.)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a> stands out as a top candidate in this year’s class. Dark horse candidates for me would be <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a> (the other top-10 real-life draft selection) or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-concepcion.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Concepcion</a>.\nTate stands out because he checks nearly every historical box: elite top-5 draft capital, projected volume, and a realistic path to becoming his team’s No. 1 receiver.\nTyson possesses alpha-level traits to be a WR1 at the next level after checking off nearly all the boxes of an elite WR prospect (young, target earner, dominant producer, early breakout age). This is a sneaky situation where Tyson could be the 1B to Olave’s 1A in 2026 (also has a QB who helped fuel a career year for Olave). \n[Concepcion] the former NC State Wolfpack WR broke out as a true freshman and had the highest career dominator rating in the 2026 class. Obviously, the projected QB play is the main concern in Cleveland (both short and long term). But the staff has completely restructured the offensive line. And <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/shedeur-sanders.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shedeur Sanders</a> was still able to fuel fantasy football success for rookie tight end <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/harold-fannin-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harold Fannin</a> last year despite a patchwork offensive line. Also, the fact that Concepcion can create so much on his own (YAC-God with elite punt return skills) suggests he can overcome some shoddy QB play.\n\n\n\nIn the past 14 seasons, nine rookies have performed as WR1s (with four coming in two of the last three seasons, including three in 2024). Six of the nine were first-round picks. Two more were second-round picks. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> (fifth-round pick) remains the extreme outlier case.\nWith this data, we can assume that if a rookie does break into the WR1 range in 2026, it will likely be one of the more high-profile prospects.\nI wrote last season that, given the 2025 class was lackluster compared to previous years, it seems more likely than not that none of the rookies would break into the WR1 conversation. That analysis was proven correct (although buying the dip on the Year 2 guys that failed to fire did not, with the 3rd/4th-year WRs dominating the new-look WR1 crop).\nAnd as a result, the 2026 rookie WRs this year are vastly suppressed in price (all outside the top-30 WRs).\nUnlike recent rookie classes that featured aggressively priced receivers such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>, the 2026 class comes at a much more palatable cost. Every rookie is being drafted outside the top 30 at the position, meaning fantasy managers aren’t paying for a WR1 outcome. That creates an intriguing risk/reward profile if this class proves stronger than the market expects.\nFifth-Year/Sixth-Year WRs on New Teams\nThis archetype has hit three in the last four years: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> (2022), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> (2023) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry Jeudy</a> (2024).\nA common theme with these three, aside from them hitting on new teams, was that they all had at least one top-26 finish on their career resume, along with multiple seasons with 100+ targets. They already had some established production – just not to the extent of a fantasy WR1.\n\nAlready proven they could command volume.\nAlready flashed fantasy starter production.\nLanded in a better offensive situation with a clearer path to targets.\n\nThis year, the 5th-6th WR breakout list includes:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson</a> (new team, multiple seasons of commanding high/elite volume under OC Brian Daboll).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> (played only 48 games through four seasons, so closer to three seasons played given his time missed with injuries).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a> (got paid by the Colts as their new No. 1 WR, top-24 finish in 2025).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tutu-atwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tutu Atwell</a> (6th year, new team; yards and catches have increased since 2021 before missing the majority of 2025 with injuries).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-tolbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Tolbert</a> (5th year, new team, career-highs in Dallas in 2024: 49-610-7).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> (5th year, new team, two top-40 career WR finishes, proven TD/red-zone threat).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-nailor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Nailor</a> (5th year, new team, 12 RZ targets last season). Only started 16 games in 56 games played (missed the majority of 2024 with an injury).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/darnell-mooney.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Darnell Mooney</a> (7th year, new team, two seasons with nearly 1,000 receiving yards, past success with Giants current OC Matt Nagy).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers</a> (8th year, first-time fully with new team).\n\nThe trend pick for this would be <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson</a>, given he checks off the boxes based on his career body of work and projection on a new team. If <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a> doesn’t fire in Year 1, Robinson seems the most likely candidate to benefit (WR16 finish last season). Robinson is a very underrated real-life WR2 (who could very much be the WR1 to start the year for Tennessee). I like the idea of drafting both Robinson and Tate. You capture the upside with the rookie earlier in your draft, and front-load his production with a veteran.\nThis archetype reinforces one of the biggest lessons from the research: first-time WR1 seasons rarely come from nowhere. More often than not, they’re the product of talented receivers finally finding the right environment. Opportunity can matter just as much as age, and when proven target earners change teams, fantasy managers should pay attention.\nFinal Fantasy Football Takeaways\n2026 WR1 Breakout Cheat Sheet\n\nExpect roughly 4-5 first-time WR1s and approximately 7 new WR1s overall. History suggests 4-5 of last year’s top-12 WRs won’t repeat as WR1s.\n\nTop candidates to fall out (based on ADP)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson</a>\n\n\n\n\nPrioritize Year 3 wide receivers first, followed by Year 2 and Year 4 receivers, while keeping an eye on veterans changing teams.\nFirst-time WR1 seasons by NFL experience (2012-2025):\n\n33% Year 3\n20% Year 4\n19% Year 2\n14% Year 5\n14% Rookie\n\n\nMore than half (52%) of first-time WR1 breakouts have come from Year 2 or Year 3 receivers, while Year 4 has emerged as the next major breakout window after producing three first-time WR1s in 2025.\nSince 2012, we’ve averaged 7.1 new WR1s per season, including 4.6 first-time WR1s annually.\nThe WR18-WR50 ADP range remains the premier hunting ground for first-time WR1s, with nearly two-thirds of recent breakouts coming from that tier. The sweet spot continues to fall between Rounds 3-8.\nWe’ve averaged one first-time WR1 drafted outside the top 50 WRs in ADP every season since 2022, proving that league-winning upside still exists in the double-digit rounds.\nPrioritize quality volume over empty volume. Look for receivers who combine strong target shares with:\n\nHigh air-yard shares\nDownfield usage (aDOT)\nYards after catch (YAC) ability\nEnd-zone/red-zone targets\nRoute-winning efficiency\n\n\nContext matters. Injury-shortened seasons, quarterback upgrades and coaching changes frequently create discounted Year 3/Year 4 breakout opportunities.\nTarget ascending offenses, not just ascending players. Wide receivers attached to explosive offenses with concentrated target trees consistently offer the best path to a first-time WR1 season.\nTeams that stand out in 2026 include the 49ers, Packers, Jaguars, Chargers and Bears\nDon’t give up on talented receivers after disappointing sophomore seasons—especially when injuries played a major role. The 2025 breakout class reinforced that Year 3 and Year 4 breakouts often come from players the fantasy community has already cooled on. Buying the dip on talented wideouts entering those windows remains one of fantasy football’s most profitable strategies.\nTarget discounted Year 3 and Year 4 WRs whose underlying talent never disappeared—their opportunity just hadn’t aligned yet.\n\nIf I were building a portfolio of first-time WR1 bets in 2026, I’d want exposure to each archetype—not just one player.\n\nYear 3: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a>\nYear 4: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a>\nYear 2: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-harris.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre’ Harris</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a>\nVeteran/New Team: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson</a>\nException: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a>\nRookie: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" 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In many cases, some fall short of that hype, but others meet or even exceed the preseason hype. Below are five players ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10705:\"Before the start of every season, several NFL players are massively hyped up by the fantasy football community. In many cases, some fall short of that hype, but others meet or even exceed the preseason hype.\nBelow are five players you should get hyped about and potentially add to your fantasy squads. Let’s dive in.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Players Worth the Hype \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a>\nJonathon Brooks was the No. 46 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas, but two ACL tears have completely derailed his career. As a result, since being drafted, he’s taken just nine snaps in NFL games, recording 22 total yards.\nWhy buy the hype? Well, so far in camp, Brooks has been practicing without limitations and even took some first-team snaps.\nLast season, fellow running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a> handled 164 carries for 734 yards and four touchdowns. He did miss a couple of games, but he averaged fewer than four yards per carry and only recorded 34.3% of the running back carries. The rest went to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a>, who’s now in Pittsburgh.\nThis means there’s a prime opening for Brooks. Coming out of college, he was likened to former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles. Brooks is listed at 6-foot-0 and about 200 pounds. In his final season at Texas, he ran 187 times for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also caught 25 passes for 286 yards and a score.\nThis is mostly projection, but Brooks could earn the starting job.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray (QB – MIN)</a>\nIf you’re someone who enjoys taking quarterbacks late, Kyler Murray should be your go-to target, and I believe he could potentially be a league-winner.\nMurray signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Yes, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> is still on the team, but this is Murray’s job. In Murray, the Vikings are getting a dual-threat quarterback who has played well in the past.\nThe former Cardinals star signal-caller had a middling start to his 2025 season before missing 12 games. In 2024, he was the fantasy QB10 with 3,851 passing yards, a 68.8% completion rate, 21 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 572 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.\nOn a Vikings squad surrounded by <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tj-hockenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T.J. Hockenson</a> and more, top-five quarterback play isn’t out of the realm of possibility.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/flex.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon (WR – PHI)</a>\nThe Eagles had a passing play rate of just 52.5% last season, which ranked 27th in the NFL. With new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, they could change things up. Of course, they’re going to utilize quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a>‘ legs and running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>. However, Makai Lemon is currently going as the WR45 in PPR drafts, and there’s value to be had here.\nLast season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a> had a 26.1% target share, while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith</a> was at 24.4%. Smith should see the majority of the targets for this team, but with Brown leaving, so too did 121 targets with him.\nLemon isn’t exactly a speedster, but he catches everything and will be a reliable option for Hurts. If he finishes as a low-end WR2 or better, that wouldn’t surprise me. Lemon was my favorite wide receiver from this past year’s draft.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce (WR – IND)</a>\nAny time a wide receiver signs a $114-million deal, it’s impossible not to buy into the hype a little. But Alec Pierce has an <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) of WR32.\nWhen quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> was on the field last season, Pierce drew a 19.9% target share. Yes, this did trail <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> (22.5%) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> (21.2%). Pittman is gone, and Pierce is viewed as the go-to No. 1 WR. His big-play ability is something that could single-handedly win weeks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo (TE – WSH)</a>\nChig Okonkwo’s move to Washington is flying somewhat under the radar. Over quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a>‘ career, he’s attempted 668 passes. 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This will be based on FantasyPros’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expert consensus rankings (ECR)</a> using full PPR scoring and Superflex formats.\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2025/07/best-fantasy-football-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Fantasy Football Tools</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl-mock-drafts-picks-predictions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Rookie Mock Drafts</a>\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/dynasty-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nDynasty Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Target\nI’d be willing to pay up past ADP for each of these players.\nRound 1: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams (QB – CHI)</a> | ECR: 7 (QB6)\nCaleb Williams is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL. 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During that stretch last year, which was from Weeks 5-15, Waddle ranked first in air yard share and eighth in yards per route run (YPRR).\nNow dealt to the Broncos, expect Waddle to immediately emerge as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a>‘s new top target. Despite this, we’re getting him in the fifth round, which feels like a major value as he heads into his age-28 season.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/rookie-draft-simulator/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nRound 6: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)</a> | ECR: 64 (WR27)\nMarvin Harrison Jr. came into the NFL as one of the most touted wide receiver prospects in recent memory. Don’t you remember being eager to have the 1.01 that year so you can take Harrison?\nDespite a slow start to his career, Harrison is still only 24 years old. Going from Drew Petzing to Mike LaFleur as play-caller should help Harrison have a career year in 2026. His value is at a rock-bottom price right now, making him worth a look.\nRound 7: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)</a> | ECR: 82 (RB20)\nJavonte Williams shot up in value after a terrific debut season in Dallas, but he’s still undervalued because he’s a workhorse in an elite offense. There’s a good chance Williams can be even better in Year 2, especially with defensive improvements likely turning the Cowboys into contenders.\nThat means more positive game scripts where Williams can pound the rock while the Cowboys hold a lead. 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These are landmines that could sink your chances at winning a championship. In this article, we’re ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9184:\"As we get closer to the 2026 NFL season, it’s a good idea to think about players to avoid in your fantasy football drafts. These are landmines that could sink your chances at winning a championship.\nIn this article, we’re going to focus on tight ends. These are players we’re avoiding either due to a combination of cost and risk. Without further ado, let’s go over three tight ends to avoid this season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Tight End Busts\n\n\n\n\nBefore getting into my players to avoid, it’s worth pointing out my tight end strategy for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-tight-ends-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 fantasy football</a>. I’m making it a priority to secure <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> in the second round because I think he’s in line for a record-setting season with Klint Kubiak calling plays. If I miss on Bowers, I’m targeting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> in the fourth round, since the talented second-year tight end is in line for a leap in Year 2 with Ben Johnson. My last resort is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a> in the fifth round, as I feel that he’s underpriced due to injury.\nWith that in mind, I’m already completely avoiding the middle-to-late group of tight ends. If I’m shopping at that price, I’m looking at <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a>, who looked a lot better last season while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes</a> was healthy. Even though tight end is deeper than usual, those at the top have so much more upside than those in the later tiers.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle (TE – SF)</a> | ECR: TE10\nGeorge Kittle is available at a rock-bottom price because he’s coming off a torn Achilles. Reports have been positive, with the 49ers optimistic that Kittle will be ready to rock at the start of the season. But with talented tight ends available at the top of the draft, why would I wait to take a 33-year-old tight end coming off such a significant injury? Do we really think Kittle is headed for a ceiling season after this kind of injury?\nI want to aim higher at each position, including tight end. It’s not always just about finding solid value. You want to focus on players who could put up career years. Simply put, I don’t see that for Kittle. Add in the fact that he’s dealt with numerous other injuries throughout his career. Also, there’s more target competition with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> in the fold. Kittle is an easy avoid for me.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/flex.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL)</a> | ECR: TE11\nJake Ferguson’s career-high in the NFL is 71 catches for 761 yards and five touchdowns. While he scored eight touchdowns last season, there’s not enough upside in this profile. I just can’t see much more upside while he fights for targets with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ryan-flournoy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Flournoy</a>.\nIf you take Ferguson, you likely want to roster a second tight end and play matchups, which can be difficult in managed leagues. If I waited this long for a tight end, I’d take more of a shot on a boom-or-bust play like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/oronde-gadsden-ii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oronde Gadsden II</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews (TE – BAL)</a> | ECR: TE15\nMark Andrews is getting some buzz because the Ravens let both <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/charlie-kolar.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Kolar</a> in free agency. Plus, the Ravens don’t exactly have a viable No. 2 wideout, as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashod-bateman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashod Bateman</a> has been disappointing.\nHowever, Andrews is entering his age-31-season, coming off the least productive year of his career. Can we really expect a bounce-back in this situation? 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If <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> have a positive camp, could Jefferson climb past this range? If <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> is constantly catching passes, what does that mean for him? Those are questions we’ll get to in the coming weeks. For now, we can concentrate on how to approach the 1.10 in your fantasy football draft based on what we do know. Make sure to do a <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a> or two to prep for your draft.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.10\nPlayers to Consider at 1.10 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThese players will likely be available when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a>\n\n\nThe top of the draft will start with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> likely as the first three picks off the board. After that, it typically leans to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> before things open up slightly. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> usually goes between the 1.06 and the 1.08, and in most leagues, you’ll see <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> going before you get a chance to take them. If either should fall, they’re easy picks, but if not, then these are the best targets.\nPlayers to Target at 1.10 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\nIt was a really disappointing 2025 for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, posting the second-lowest numbers of his career in targets (117), receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,077), with only his rookie season in 2020 worse. He also had a career-low three touchdowns. \nThe newly arrived <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> recorded a 22.1% target share in the red zone compared to Lamb’s 18.6%, which was also behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson</a>, who led the team with 23.1%. Contrast this to 2024, when Lamb had a 27.7% red-zone target share and led the team by 10%. In 2023, it was 28.8% and also led the team by 10%.\nIf you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range. Betting on Lamb’s well-established connection with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> and this team as a whole to bounce back isn’t the worst bet in the world.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\nCondolences if you rostered <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> in 2025. According to our data, Jefferson teams had a 3.54% win rate in 2025. That level of return stings and isn’t something fantasy managers forget in a hurry, but there are reasons for optimism in 2026.\nJefferson is coming off career lows in receiving yards (1,084), receptions (68) and receiving touchdowns (two) in a season he played all games. This wasn’t Jefferson’s fault, however. Among wide receivers with 50+ targets, Jefferson ranked 58th in catchable target rate (71%). \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> stunk, and all indications are that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> is the clear favorite to be the starter in 2026, and possibly beyond. The Vikings had the fourth-fewest pass attempts per game under McCarthy. In 2024, under <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a>, they ranked 17th. Given the lackluster running back room, Jefferson should be fine if his catchable target rate increases and he sees a bump in volume.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nIn 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> dominated, scoring 16 touchdowns and rushing for 1,009 yards. That production seemed unsustainable. In 2025, he recorded 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, and gave us even more reason to be confident.\nWith the Bills’ offense under Joe Brady never finding a dominant receiver, Cook has had to stand up and lead the offense, and there’s no reason to think that can’t continue this season.\n The Bears didn’t seem to be concerned about losing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore,</a> and the Bills paid a price far higher than most expected for a 29-year-old wide receiver who has never had double-digit touchdowns, with a season over 1,000 yards just once in the last four years. \nWhile the passing offense will be spread around, Cook remains the safest and strongest bet outside of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>. If Allen ever sees regression on his 41 rushing touchdowns over the last three years, Cook is ready and waiting to clean up.\nWant expert help every step of the way? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Guide</a> includes direct analyst access via Discord, plus rankings, cheat sheets, and strategy for every draft style.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.10 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a> & <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride (TE – ARI)</a>\nWhether you prefer <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> doesn’t really matter. Neither should be drafted this high. Last season, McBride averaged 18.6 PPR points per game, and Bowers averaged 15.5 in 2024, the better season of his two years in the NFL.\n Five running backs and five wide receivers averaged more than 18.5 points per game in 2024, and 11 managed the same achievement in 2025. It’s incredibly hard for tight ends to score as highly as the top wide receivers and running backs, and both elite tight ends still have issues to face. \nMcBride caught fire with positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing, and he ran 67 more routes than any tight end in at least 20 years. \nBowers, meanwhile, is onto his third quarterback in three years and will be hoping that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> adjusts quickly to the NFL. There’s no sense in reaching for one of these players unless your league features a TE-Premium scoring setting. Only then can both be in the argument for first-round picks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)</a>\nLast season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a> exceeded his previous career-high 907 rushing yards by 443 rushing yards (1,350). He surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career while hitting 85+ targets for the second consecutive year. \nIt’s hard, though, not to be concerned that his numbers in the receiving game could dip significantly without <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa</a>, having averaged five targets per game with him and 2.45 without him. The offense has no weapons, and if they can’t move the ball and stay on the field, it could be catastrophic for Achane’s value.\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.10 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThe back end of the draft board is a good place to double up on either running backs or wide receivers if you don’t want to go with the balanced approach. You can pair either <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a>, both of which are interesting starts. \nRunning back tends to dry up quicker than usual this year, but only having one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your wide receiver room struggling to catch up. 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94 WIP Philadelphia reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:210:\"The Eagles placed Greenard on the active/PUP list Wednesday with a strained pectoral, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785323940;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6900;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Jonathan Greenard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1743;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d55ab6ec26c51c4063c8d6eb2d125884\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Leonard Williams: There\'s been a few conversations about a new contract\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/leonard-williams-theres-been-a-few-conversations-about-a-new-contract\";s:11:\"description\";s:207:\"Jalen Carter agreed to a new deal with the Eagles this week that will make him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the league and that development is of interest to plenty of people outside of Philadelphia.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3019:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_leonardwill_260729\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC 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One interested party could be found in Seattle. Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams is heading into the final year of his current deal, which has an average annual salary of $21.5 million. That ranks 14th at the position for a player who was a second-team All-Pro last season. Williams might not jump back to the top of the heap at this point in his career, but he said Tuesday that he\'s had \"a few conversations\" with the team about extending his stay in Seattle. Williams said he\'s doing his best to keep those conversations from impacting his preparation for the season. \"I try <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49475539/dl-leonard-williams-conversations-seattle-new-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not to think about it</a>, honestly,\" Williams said, via Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. \"I\'ve always been that type of guy. I\'ve obviously had a lot of contracts at this point in my career, and I\'ve always noticed players that really focus on their contract end up not playing well, they end up having their head in the wrong place, and I\'ve noticed that when I focus on just being where I\'m at, focusing on my team and how I can get better individually, things always tend to work themselves out.\"The Seahawks are also talking contract with cornerback Devon Witherspoon, so there could be multiple contract announcements in the near future if all goes well for two of their top defensive players. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785323866;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10888;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2311;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Leonard Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1744;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c949ca069467a2ff97b1ec84c467a3ea\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Ben Johnson: Caleb Williams has it all, there\'s nothing he can\'t do\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ben-johnson-caleb-williams-has-it-all-theres-nothing-he-cant-do\";s:11:\"description\";s:184:\"\"Elite arm talent, playmaking ability, escape-ability. 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There\'s just so many layers to who he is as a player,\" Johnson said of Williams.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3052:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"505238\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_calebwilliams_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Chicago Bears\",\"title\": \"Williams reveals he lost 10-15 pounds\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/caleb-williams-reveals-he-lost-10-15-pounds-in-the-offseason\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:45:13Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Bears head coach Ben Johnson says he has a uniquely talented quarterback in Caleb Williams.\"He\'s got it all,\" Johnson said of Williams. \"There\'s really nothing he can\'t do. Elite arm talent, playmaking ability, escape-ability. He has his legs that he can hurt a defense with. There\'s just so many layers to who he is as a player. That word \'consistency\' comes up over the course of a 60-minute game — or more if we need it — where we\'re getting high-level quarterback play throughout that game. You see flashes of it, and we\'re trying to tap into that, where we\'re just consistently delivering the ball where it needs to go, giving it to our guys, and then we all know that he has that ability to put on that Superman cape when the time calls for it.\"Johnson did acknowledge that he needs to see improvement in Williams\' completion percentage. Last year Williams completed just 58.1 percent of his passes, which ranked dead last among the 32 quarterbacks who threw at least 250 passes in 2025. This year Johnson wants to see Williams complete 70 percent of his passes.\"He\'s done a great job over the spring and summer, just looking at himself, body position-wise, from an accuracy standpoint, are my feet aligned to where I want to throw the ball?\" Johnson said. \"The ability to see where I should go with the football, to process a little faster, that\'s where I\'m hopeful that we see another step in terms of the processing speed.\"A 70 percent completion rate, which only one quarterback in the NFL (Drake Maye) achieved last season, may be an unrealistic expectation for Williams. But Johnson believes Williams is capable of doing just about anything at the quarterback position.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785323154;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Caleb Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1745;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fd18843157d016a141f1358d8433f8c9\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Eagles News: Jalen Carter contract extension draws praise\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178046/eagles-news-jalen-carter-contract-extension-draws-praise\";s:11:\"description\";s:320:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Jalen Carter and the Eagles struck a deal. What’s next for the franchise and NFL’s highest-paid DT? – The AthleticBerman: This was a smart move for the Eagles. Carter is a premium player — a true blue-chip talent with the upside to be the defensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:17903:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 23: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles works against Cooper Beebe #56 of the Dallas Cowboys during a game at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7475459/2026/07/28/eagles-jalen-carter-extension-reaction/\">Jalen Carter and the Eagles struck a deal. What’s next for the franchise and NFL’s highest-paid DT? – The Athletic</a> Berman: This was a smart move for the Eagles. Carter is a premium player — a true blue-chip talent with the upside to be the defensive player of the year, and those players are hard to find. He’s a building block for the Eagles. It’s a steep price, but it wasn’t going to go down. I was surprised that it stretched this far, but it was still his first offseason as an offseason-eligible player for a new deal. That’s how the Eagles have operated with their foundational players drafted in recent years, from Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith to Landon Dickerson to Cam Jurgens. His influence on the defense cannot be measured by his statistics. When Carter is at his best, he can change a game. (Sean McVay might have another Super Bowl if not for the way Carter played against the Rams on the final drive in the NFC divisional round playoff game in 2025.) The Eagles can and should expect more from him — whether it’s consistency or maturity — and my guess is that was part of the calculation in the investment. It’s incumbent upon Carter to understand as much. The Eagles made clear how much they valued him with this record-breaking deal. Carter is one of the best players in the league. The Eagles were smart to be aggressive.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/jalen-carter-extended/\">Jalen Carter Extended – Iggles Blitz</a> Carter’s best football is ahead of him, which is good news for the Eagles and bad news for the guys who have to block him. He’s still putting all the pieces together. If he stays healthy this season, he could have a breakout year. There is the possibility that the money will have a negative effect on him, but I think playing for Clint Hurtt and Vic Fangio will be enough to keep him on the right path. At his best, this is a guy you want in the middle of your defense. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/178008/jalen-carter-eagles-agree-to-record-breaking-contract-extension\">Jalen Carter, Eagles agree to record-breaking contract extension – BGN</a> Jalen Carter will neither be holding out nor holding in for a new contract this summer. With Philadelphia Eagles players reporting to the Jefferson Health Training Complex for training camp on Tuesday, the team officially announced they’ve reached a new deal with their two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle. Carter and the Eagles have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $152 million extension that could end up being worth $160 million, including $106 million guaranteed. This keeps the defensive tackle in Philly through 2031, right alongside Jordan Davis — who signed his own three-year, $78 million extension earlier this offseason.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/jalen-carter-and-jordan-davis-signing-long-term-deals-eagles-who-is-next/\">With Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis signing long-term deals with the Eagles, who’s next? – PhillyVoice</a> Likely gone next offseason: iDL Moro Ojomo. During training camp, Ojomo was by far the top “stock up” vote getter in our annual “stock up / stock down” training camp media poll. And sure enough, he had a breakout season, collecting 38 tackles, six sacks, and 12 QB hits while playing 66 percent of the team’s defensive snaps. The Eagles were hopeful that he could capably fill in for Milton Williams, who had departed in free agency last offseason, and Ojomo delivered. JimmyVerdict: The Eagles would undoubtedly love to keep Ojomo, but after signing Carter and Davis to massive long-term deals — and the aforementioned deals for Mitchell, DeJean, and Hunt on the horizon — it’s going to be hard for the Eagles to afford him. The very obvious play from Ojomo’s camp is to wait until free agency next offseason, and cash in, like Williams did. Enjoy Moro for one last season.\n\n<a href=\"https://allphly.com/eagles/eagles-training-camp-position-battles-safety-tanner-mckee/\">Eagles training camp preview: Reacting to Jalen Carter’s extension, previewing top position battles – PHLY</a> Player I’ll be watching on Day 1, offense edition: Makai Lemon. Makai Lemon seems to be ready for camp after being sidelined with a hamstring injury during spring workouts, setting up a pivotal few weeks for the first-round rookie to acclimate to Mannion’s system and build a rapport with Jalen Hurts. He’s the type of player who should look good in training camp, so there’s reason for cautious optimism there. The Eagles need him to look good, too. Of the options at receiver around him, there isn’t one that projects as cleanly into the No. 2 role behind Smith as a featured member of the passing game and possibly the third-highest target getter behind Dallas Goedert. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has been bullish on Dontayvion Wicks since the team traded for the 25-year-old, but projecting him into the No. 2 receiver spot is, well, a projection. Smith was second on the team with 113 targets last year and Goedert had the third-highest total at 82. Wicks’ most prolific season was two years ago, when he had 76 targets, 39 catches, and 415 receiving yards. Even more staggering, Wicks’ catch rate that year was just 51.3% compared to Smith’s 68.1% and Goedert’s 73.2%. Wicks caught 65.2% of his 46 targets last season, though, and the Eagles will be banking on that upward trend continuing. Hollywood Brown’s career history has more evidence of him being capable of handling heavy usage, although his numbers have been trending down some in recent years. He’s had triple-digit targets in four consecutive seasons between 2020-2023, but would probably be better suited as a horizontal/vertical stretch role player for this receiving corps rather than a true mainstay at the top of the depth chart. For that reason, it’ll likely come down mostly to whether Lemon can hit the ground running this summer.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-position-battles-in-2026-picks-to-win-12-notable-training-camp-competitions\">NFL position battles in 2026: Picks to win 12 notable training camp competitions – NFL.com</a> EDGE RUSHER OPPOSITE JONATHAN GREENARD: Jalyx Hunt vs. Nolan Smith Jr. Given how many defensive backs and defensive linemen teams rotate onto the field, there are not a ton of camp battles of consequence on defense. Even if a player doesn’t earn a starting gig, he’ll likely play a significant role. That’s true in Philly, but I wanted to highlight the edge battle between Hunt and Smith. The trade for Greenard underscored the Eagles’ need at pass rusher. Smith was pivotal during the Super Bowl run of 2024, but the triceps injury suffered in the Lombardi-lifting game seemed to take some of his bite away last season. Will he return to form? Hunt flashed upside while getting more reps in 2025, and feels like a smoother fit in Vic Fangio’s defense. Hunt has the upside to take his game to an even higher level after leading the club with 6.5 sacks last season. The outcome of this battle could play a big role in deciding which player gets paid to stay in Philly long-term. THE PICK: Hunt. Did he already break out or is there another level for the third-year pro to hit? I’m buying the latter.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/2026-nfl-training-camp-roster-battles-20260729.html\">The six biggest roster battles as Eagles training camp gets underway – Inquirer</a> Safety: Will Marcus Epps hold off the field? It’s worth starting with safety because it’s one of the few spots on the field where a starter is written in pencil and not pen. If you’ve been paying any attention to the Eagles since the spring, you know that Cooper DeJean is slated to move from nickel to safety in base defense. But the Eagles, like most NFL defenses, use nickel and dime packages much more often than base. So the spot next to Andrew Mukuba mostly will be manned by someone not named DeJean. Vic Fangio indicated that Marcus Epps is in the pole position for the job to replace Reed Blankenship, but the 30-year-old will have to earn it. There will be competition from converted nickel Michael Carter II, seventh-round pick Cole Wisniewski, veteran special teamer J.T. Gray, and long shots like Andre’ Sam, Kapena Gushiken, and Maximus Pulley. Don’t count out another roster addition, too, if Howie Roseman decides the Eagles need to upgrade the safety spot.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/video/eagles-rookies-play-guess-the-teammate\">Eagles rookies play guess the teammate – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> How well do the Eagles’ rookies know their new teammates as well as interesting facts about the City of Philadelphia? Watch as the top draft picks – Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers, Markel Bell, and Cole Payton – compete in this fun challenge ahead of Training Camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-hoping-to-feed-off-lebron-james-arrival-to-philadelphia/744053/\">Eagles hoping to feed off LeBron James’ arrival to Philadelphia – NBCSP</a> The whole city has been buzzing since we found out LeBron James is signing with the 76ers. The Eagles are excited too. “It’s just legendary, man,” linebacker Jihaad Campbell said to NBC10 at his 2nd Annual Back to School event. “It brings a lot of hope to the city, a lot of great spirits to the city. Of course, Philly is going to have a great welcome for him to come home. It’s amazing.” The news broke on Friday that James was joining the Sixers and the team officially announced the deal on Monday morning.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nj.com/eagles/2026/07/10-eagles-players-who-could-get-cut-this-summer-including-last-years-training-camp-star.html\">10 Eagles players who could get cut this summer, including last year’s training camp star – NJ.com</a> Quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton split reps with Tanner McKee during the spring, but it is unlikely the Eagles would demote McKee from the backup job while he remains on the roster. The Eagles could trade McKee before the season to a team in need of a backup or spot starter, but nothing indicates a trade is likely. Philadelphia could keep its fifth-round rookie quarterback, Cole Payton, on the roster over Dalton to not expose him to waivers.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/desean-jackson-michael-vick-renew-hbcu-football-rivalry-in-philadelphia/article_627887bf-eb17-4437-b693-ec275636691e.html\">DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick renew HBCU football rivalry in Philadelphia – The Philadelphia Tribune</a> Delaware State University and Norfolk State University announced Tuesday the two schools will return to Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 31 for a rematch of last year’s HBCU Battle of the Legends.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160726/49ers-boost-pass-rush-depth-signing-former-commanders-draft-pick\">49ers boost pass rush depth by signing former Commanders draft pick – Niners Nation</a> Having had an injury scare on the defensive line early in training camp when Romello Height was carted off with cramps, the 49ers have made a move to boost their pass rush options off the edge. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the 49ers are signing defensive end KJ Henry after he had a workout at the team’s facility. Henry, a fifth-round pick of the Commanders in 2023, was most recently with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the spring having bounced around the league over his first three seasons in the league. [BLG Note: Former Eagle.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49473797/jones-optimistic-cowboys-likes-put-together\">Jones optimistic about Cowboys, likes ‘what we put together’ – ESPN</a> As the Dallas Cowboys open training camp this week in Oxnard, California, owner and general manager Jerry Jones is confident he has put together a roster good enough to compete for the Super Bowl. “And if you contend, you’ve got a real chance of being in the game,” Jones said during a more than 40-minute state of the Cowboys news conference on Tuesday. “I think those are the kinds of things that I don’t believe are outlandish or a reach to expect. So, that’s a successful season.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/211102/qb2-roster-battle-training-camp-joe-milton-sam-howell\">Who will get the Cowboys job that no fan wants to see on the field? – Blogging The Boys</a> Sam Howell. The Cowboys brought Howell in during the offseason, likely because they wanted competition since they weren’t yet satisfied with what they had. That’s one mark in his favor. Additionally, Howell has actually started for a season in the NFL. Of course, he didn’t start after that and his turnover problems were a key part of that. So there is good and bad to that experience.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/426678/training-camp-takeaways-dan-quinn-adam-peters-jayden-daniels-nick-allegretti-chig-okonkwo\">Commanders: Five things we learned from Dan Quinn, Adam Peters presser – Hogs Haven</a> So, yeah, the door’s still open. DMV native Stefon Diggs seems like a decent option. Brandon Aiyuk did a while ago, but his often off-putting social media antics have seemingly made him a far less attractive option should the 49ers receiver ever apply for reinstatement off the reserve/left-squad list and be released by San Francisco. NBC4’s JP Finlay, in an expertly phrased question that got a laugh from Peters and Quinn, asked if social media can impact an evaluation. “We do look at everything,” Peters said. “We want to make sure it’s the right player to be in our locker room and our bloodstream and our culture. We look at that stuff. It’s not always the first thing we look at. You look at the tape and you look at the teams the players have been on and how they were in the locker room with the players they were playing with to make those decisions. But, yeah, that’s not usually a huge part of it. Usually.” It’s worth watching this exchange in full.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/166043/ny-giants-abdul-carter-faces-big-expectations-in-year-2\">NY Giants’ Abdul Carter faces big expectations in Year 2 – Big Blue View</a> Abdul Carter did not post the production many expected last season after the New York Giants made him the No. 3 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. NFL analysts expect that to change in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1123427/aaron-rodgers-dk-metcalf-toilet-pee-mellow-yellow\">Aaron Rodgers and D.K. Metcalf take part in training camp toilet pact – SB Nation</a> It’s Pittsburgh’s own version of The Odd Couple. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver D.K. Metcalf are sharing a suite at training camp for the second year in a row, and it’s led to establishing ground rules for living together during the Summer. Rodgers, prescribing to the “if it’s yellow, let it mellow” axiom, has dictated that if either of the athletes need to pee at night, they will not flush the toilet until the morning. This was a significant sticking point for Metcalf in 2025, who held strong beliefs in the “flush when you go” way of thinking.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785323148;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10888;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1746;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1afa562d8a35b8eadd6d74a65f06928a\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"New York Jets Flight Connections 07/29/26\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95212/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-29-26\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"Good morning Gang Green Nation! So it begins. The New York Jets will open training camp with their first practice of the 2026 season today. In six and a half weeks the Jets will be kicking off the season. In the meantime, Joseph Ossai gave the Jets some unwelcome news yesterday when he failed his […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9414:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos is sacked by Demario Davis #56 and outside linebacker David Bass #47 of the New York Jets at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! So it begins. The New York Jets will open training camp with their first practice of the 2026 season today. In six and a half weeks the Jets will be kicking off the season. In the meantime, Joseph Ossai gave the Jets some unwelcome news yesterday when he failed his physical examination and was placed on the PUP list. The Jets were vague as to the nature of the problem, but it is not considered serious at this time. Hopefully the Jets’ most expensive free agent signing will be back very soon. \n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Wednesday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/geno-smith-embraces-the-challenge-of-trying-to-get-better-ahead-of-training-camp\">Amanda Vogt</a> – Geno Smith Embraces the Challenge of ‘Trying to Get Better’ Ahead of Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-training-camp-report-day-notebook-demario-davis-07-28-2026\">Jack Bell</a> – Notebook | Jets Veteran LB Demario Davis: ‘The Word Is Just Work’\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-wr-garrett-wilson-determined-to-return-to-form-2026\">Jack Bell</a> – Jets WR Garrett Wilson Determined to Return to Form\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place--joseph-ossai-pup-activate-tim-patrick-07-28-2026\">Eric Allen</a> – Jets WR Tim Patrick Moved to Active Roster; Edge Joseph Ossai Placed on PUP List\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49419756/new-york-jets-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">Rich Cimini</a> – 2026 New York Jets training camp: Latest intel, updates\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49474294/jets-smith-rues-being-distraction-dispute-girlfriend\">Rich Cimini</a> – Jets’ Smith rues being ‘distraction’ after dispute with girlfriend\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/28/sports/breece-hall-more-hungry-to-prove-himself-after-landing-43-5-million-jets-deal/\">Collin Ward</a> – Breece Hall ‘more hungry’ to prove himself after landing $43.5 million Jets deal\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/28/sports/geno-smith-laments-being-a-potential-jets-offseason-distraction/\">Brian Costello</a> – Geno Smith laments being a potential Jets ‘distraction’ in tumultuous offseason\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/28/sports/breece-hall-sees-notable-difference-in-quiet-open-to-jets-camp/\">Brian Costello</a> – Breece Hall sees notable difference in quiet open to Jets camp after past ‘craziness and turmoil’\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-qb-geno-smith-offseason-allegations-moving-forward\">Alex Smith</a> – Jets QB Geno Smith addresses offseason allegations: ‘Looking forward to moving forward’\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-breece-hall-proving-contract-extension-more-hungry\">Colin Martin</a> – Jets’ Breece Hall looking to continue ‘proving’ himself after contract extension: ‘It makes me more hungry’\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/28/new-york-jets-betting-on-tight-end-kenyon-sadiq-mason-taylor-nfl/91051900007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Are the Jets are wisely betting on their tight end group?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/28/how-new-york-jets-better-defense-nfl-aaron-glenn/91051614007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – How the Jets have built a better defense than the NFL realizes\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/28/new-york-jets-offense-frank-reich-geno-smith-nfl/91051173007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets ceiling on offense may depend more on Frank Reich than Geno Smith\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/28/plaxico-burress-comparison-new-york-jets-jail-prison-sentence-nfl/91078126007/\">Nick Wojton</a> – Plaxico Burress says playing for Jets was like his real prison sentence\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/28/new-york-jets-jamien-sherwood-bounce-back-2026-nfl/91034436007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Can Jets LB Jamien Sherwood bounce back during 2026 NFL season?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/28/ranking-new-york-jets-defensive-line-harrison-phillips-aaron-glenn-nfl/91020210007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Ranking the Jets’ interior defensive line from best to worst (1-4)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/oregon-qb-dante-moore-reveals-how-jets-mattered-decision-return-college-football/68542084e9a9ab85df788619\">Billy Heyen</a> – Oregon QB Dante Moore reveals how Jets mattered in decision to return to college football\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/pressure-rises-jets-kicker-competition-new-name-becomes-available-01kyn2pb5ksg\">Devon Platana</a> – Pressure Rises on Jets Kicker Competition as New Name Becomes Available\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/moving-forward-geno-smith-speaks-out-distraction-filled-break-begin-jets-training-camp-01kyn0ptvfng\">Nick Faria</a> – Moving Forward: Geno Smith Speaks Out After ‘Distraction-Filled’ Break to Begin Jets Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/3-burning-questions-aaron-glenn-must-answer-open-jets-training-camp-01kyffbrspyd\">Nick Faria</a> – 3 Burning Questions Aaron Glenn Must Answer to Open Jets Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/full-jets-training-camp-schedule-dates-locations-and-practices-01kyje8gv4ga\">Devon Platana</a> – Full Jets Training Camp Schedule: Dates, Locations and Practices\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/28/jets-camp-kicking-off-taking-a-look-at-positional-battles/\">Glenn Naughton</a> – Jets Camp Kicking off; Taking a Look at Positional Battles\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/arch-manning-isnt-sec-quarterback-jets-fans-should-watch-01kyg3phv4vm\">Jake Elman</a> – Arch Manning isn’t the SEC quarterback Jets fans should watch this season\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/super-bowl-champion-change-jets-backup-quarterback-plans-01ky84e4v3mp\">Jake Elman</a> – Did a 2-time Super Bowl champion just change the Jets’ backup quarterback plans?\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/2-jets-players-must-produce-after-difficult-sophomore-seasons-01kyg7q3j44f\">Joshua Valdez</a> – 2 Jets players who must produce after difficult sophomore seasons\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-asking-too-much-brandon-stephens-entering-2026-01ky7nmmszav\">Justin Fried</a> – Jets may be asking far too much of Brandon Stephens entering 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jamal-adams-jets-comeback-bid-comes-screeching-halt-01kyk2t56ztc\">Charlie Baduini</a> – Jamal Adams’ Jets comeback bid comes to a screeching halt\n\n<a href=\"https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/07/28/jets-isaiah-davis-position/\">Michael Zimmelman</a> – Isaiah Davis Won’t Give Up Backup Running Back Spot Easily\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-demario-davis-message-geno-smith-situation\">Paolo Mariano</a> – Jets’ Demario Davis delivers strong message on Geno Smith’s off-field situation\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-breece-hall-shade-old-ny-teams-offseason-makeover\">Christopher Hennessy</a> – Breece Hall throws shade at old Jets teams after offseason makeover\n\n<a 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Strnad\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-roster/179676/denver-broncos-roster-justin-strnad\";s:11:\"description\";s:298:\"Justin Strnad is a Denver Bronco through and through. He was signed in 2021 in the 5th round of the NFL draft. He’s mostly been a very stout special teams player for the Broncos, though that started changing in the 2024 season. Last year he was a key piece of the Broncos defense, and I’d […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1534:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nJustin Strnad is a Denver Bronco through and through. He was signed in 2021 in the 5th round of the NFL draft. He’s mostly been a very stout special teams player for the Broncos, though that started changing in the 2024 season.\n\nLast year he was a key piece of the Broncos defense, and I’d argue the most consistent ILB talent the Broncos had on their roster.\n\nPlayer Profile\n\nJustin Strnad | Inside Linebacker | Denver Broncos\n\n\nHeight: 6′ 3″\n\n\n\nWeight: 235 pounds\n\n\n\nAge: 29 years old\n\n\n\nExperience: 7th season\n\n\n\nCollege: Wake Forest\n\n\n\n2025 stats: 1 INT, 3 PD, 58 tackles, 5 TFL, 8 QB Hits, 4.5 sacks\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/justin-strnad/8918\">Contract</a>\n\n\n2026 outlook with the Broncos\n\nJustin Strnad has earned his way to a starting position on the elite Denver Broncos defense. He brings good pass coverage ability to the middle of the field. He’s also a dangerous pass-rushing option and run stopper.\n\nFinal Word\n\nLook for Strnad to likely make a statement as a starter this season. He’s done nothing in his time in Denver other than improve each and every year. Some might say he’s almost at his ceiling, if not already there. I wouldn’t count myself amongst their numbers.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785322800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Denver Broncos Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6977;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Justin Strnad\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1748;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b237238596cb835cff2665ddfad9ddc7\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Buffalo Bills 2026 scouting report: RB Ty Johnson\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137142/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-rb-ty-johnson\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"The Buffalo Bills had a devastating rushing offense last season. Their top dog led the entire league in rushing yardage, becoming the first Bills player to earn that honor since NFL Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson did it during the 1976 season. The players who served as backups last season weren’t slouches, either. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5565:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Ty Johnson #26 of the Buffalo Bills runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills had a devastating rushing offense last season. Their top dog led the entire league in rushing yardage, becoming the first Bills player to earn that honor since NFL Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson did it during the 1976 season.\n\nThe players who served as backups last season weren’t slouches, either. With all of Buffalo’s top running backs returning this season, there’s a natural inclination to run it back with the same group. Do the financials make sense — and should that matter in making the decision?\n\nIn today’s edition of “91 players in 91 days,” we discuss a running back whose role might seem small, but whose absence during the postseason was definitely felt. _____________________________________________________________________________\n\nName: Ty Johnson\n\nNumber: 26\n\nPosition: RB\n\nHeight/Weight: 5’10”, 210 pounds\n\nAge: 28 (29 on 9/17/2026)\n\nExperience/Draft: 8; selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round (No. 186 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft\n\nCollege: Maryland\n\nAcquired: Signed with Buffalo on 8/21/2023\n\nFinancial situation (per Spotrac): Johnson enters the final year of the two-year deal he signed prior to last season. For the 2026 NFL season, Johnson’s cap hit is $3.275 million. Buffalo can release Johnson prior to Week 1 and carry a dead-cap hit of just $820,000. As a vested veteran, his base salary ($2.22 million) becomes fully guaranteed if he’s on Buffalo’s roster for Week 1, however.\n\n2025 Recap: Johnson had basically the same role in Buffalo’s offense during the 2025 season as he did during the 2024 season. He did see a slight uptick in playing time, as he increased his offensive snap count from 316 snaps to 335 and his touch total from 59 touches in 2024 to 74 touches in 2025. Johnson carried 50 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns last season, adding 24 catches for 263 yards and two more receiving scores on 33 targets. \n\nHe appeared in all 17 regular season games for the second straight season, but a high ankle sprain suffered during the regular-season finale made it so that he missed both of Buffalo’s postseason games. Johnson also did some work on special teams for the Bills, totaling two tackles and returning 11 kickoffs for 240 yards (21.8 yards per return).\n\nPositional outlook: Johnson is one of five running backs on the current roster. James Cook III, Frank Gore Jr., Ray Davis, and Ian Wheeler are the others.\n\n2026 Offseason: Johnson is fully healthy, having participated all offseason, and he’s ready to go for the start of training camp.\n\n2026 Season outlook: Buffalo has to decide a few things as it relates to Johnson this season. First, what is his role in the offense. Second, is that role worth a top-20 cap hit on the club? While Johnson was angling towards being the primary kickoff return man, he was surpassed by Ray Davis last season in that role. \n\nDavis is also a very good backup running back, and James Cook proved that he could be a workhorse by leading the entire NFL in rushing yardage. Is there room for Johnson on the roster, or should the Bills go with a younger, less expensive player in his place?\n\nThere is definitely room for Ty Johnson on the current Buffalo roster, and it’s hard to say that he isn’t head-and-shoulders better than at least Gore Jr. Perhaps Wheeler will come in and show explosiveness and ability in the passing game to make his case for Johnson’s role, but given the success that No. 26 has had in that role over the last two-plus seasons, it’s hard to see anyone on the current roster pushing him off of it.\n\nEven if we’re looking at finances only, Johnson’s cap hit doesn’t make me shy away from keeping him. If they release him, the team would have to eat that $820,000 dead-cap charge and keep one of Gore Jr. or Wheeler, whose cap hits are $885,000. Is it worth saving $1.5 million to downgrade a spot on the team that will see guaranteed use? Unless that $1.5 million is going to go to use this year at another position of need, I don’t know how I feel about it.\n\nJohnson’s cap hit has him at RB35, which is probably a little rich for his actual output. However, he’s a solid contributor in multiple phases of the game. He’s likely going to be on the team, and he’ll likely see plenty of run on third downs and in spelling Cook this season. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785322800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:21:\"91 Players in 90 Days\";i:1;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:2;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";i:3;s:20:\"Buffalo Bills Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1749;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"88b806074b22c3ecf2fb552b16719084\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Pre-training camp NFL power rankings: Giants begin year in bottom third\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-power-rankings/166064/nfl-power-rankings-giants-begin-year-in-bottom-third\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"With New York Giants training camp beginning on Wednesday at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia, let’s look at where the Giants stand in pre-training camp power rankings. FOX Sports (No. 21) Super Bowl odds: +7000 The good news is RB Cam Skattebo is healthy enough to do backflips. But WR Malik […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3348:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWith New York Giants training camp beginning on Wednesday at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia, let’s look at where the Giants stand in pre-training camp power rankings.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-power-rankings-where-every-team-stands-heading-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-power-rankings-where-every-team-stands-heading-training-camp\">FOX Sports</a> (No. 21)\n\n\nSuper Bowl odds: +7000\n\n\n\nThe good news is RB Cam Skattebo is healthy enough to do backflips. But WR Malik Nabers’ return from a knee injury isn’t as clear. No one wants to give a timetable or talk about Week 1, which is usually a bad sign.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464171/2026/07/28/nfl-power-rankings-training-camp-rams-seahawks/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464171/2026/07/28/nfl-power-rankings-training-camp-rams-seahawks/\">The Athletic</a> (No. 28)\n\n\nHow good was Dexter Lawrence (who was traded to Cincinnati for the No. 10 pick, which turned into OT Francis Mauigoa)? So good that New York added seven new defensive linemen with a combined 48 years of NFL experience in hopes of filling his shoes. New Giants coach John Harbaugh also added first-round linebacker Arvell Reese to his defense.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/07/23/nfl-power-rankings-training-camp-seahawks-rams-broncos/91016790007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/07/23/nfl-power-rankings-training-camp-seahawks-rams-broncos/91016790007/\">For The Win</a> (No. 21)\n\n\nA possible surprising 4-1 start for New York being undone by a Jaxson Dart injury feels about right. Maybe John Harbaugh’s first miracle in New Jersey will be teaching him to slide. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/analysis/nfl-power-rankings/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/analysis/nfl-power-rankings/\">Sharp Football </a>(No. 24)\n\n\nSuper Bowl 61 Odds: +7000\n\n\n\nI am sure the team would love it if Cam Skattebo would stop doing backflips and Malik Nabers shows he is 100% well before the season starts. Perhaps more importantly, the front office did a decent job rebuilding the defensive line, but that still looks like a worry spot.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://nfltraderumors.co/final-2026-nfl-offseason-power-rankings/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nfltraderumors.co/final-2026-nfl-offseason-power-rankings/\">NFL Trade Rumors </a>(No. 22)\n\nValentine’s View\n\nThese convinced me of a couple of things. The Giants still have a lot to prove to media writing about the NFL. Second, it seems like writers will never get tired of poking fun at Skattebo and Dart.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785322800;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:30:\"New York Giants power rankings\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1750;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cad9aab41e26af0a5fa5bc9e2b49b0b0\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Will we see you at Atlanta Falcons Training Camp? \";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-training-camp/94629/will-we-see-you-at-atlanta-falcons-training-camp-schedule\";s:11:\"description\";s:312:\"One of the great feelings of NFL training camp, besides the physical reminder that football is back, is the opportunity for the teams to truly embrace the community. As the team reports back to the fields at Flowery Branch, here’s a quick reminder of when training camp is open to the public, and you can […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3383:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - AUGUST 05: Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 signs autographs for fans after Atlanta Falcons training camp on August 5, 2023 at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, GA.(Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nOne of the great feelings of NFL training camp, besides the physical reminder that football is back, is the opportunity for the teams to truly embrace the community. As the team reports back to the fields at Flowery Branch, here’s a quick reminder of when training camp is open to the public, and you can see your Atlanta Falcons in person.\n\n\nFriday, July 31st – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/26TCseasonticketmemberday?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Tickets</a>\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. \n\n\n\nSeason Ticket Members Only\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday, August 1st – SOLD OUT\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday, August 3rd – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/aftrainingcamp2026?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Tickets</a>\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday, August 4th – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/aftrainingcamp2026?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Tickets</a>\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n1:55 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday, August 5th – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/aftrainingcamp2026?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Tickets</a>\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday, August 7th – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/aftrainingcamp2026?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Tickets</a>\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday, August 8th – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/2026SaturdayNightLights?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Saturday Night Lights Tickets</a>\n\nLanier High School\n\n\n\n7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday, August 10th – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/aftrainingcamp2026?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Tickets</a>\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n1:55 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday, August 11th – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/aftrainingcamp2026?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Tickets</a>\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday, August 12th – <a href=\"https://am.ticketmaster.com/falcons/en/buy/aftrainingcamp2026?webSyncID=77781253-0986-278b-e8bc-776895661504&sessionGUID=9c4a3948-3564-4274-4a4e-4162306ad646\">Tickets</a>\n\nIBM Performance Field\n\n\n\n1:55 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday, August 19th\n\nJoint practices at Indianapolis \n\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday, August 20th\n\nJoint practices at Indianapolis\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n2026 has all the makings of a transformative year for the Falcons, and these open practices give fans a front-row seat to the action. Don’t miss out! \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785322800;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13320;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Zachariah Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1751;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4cfe381cca060122b72bb2ac5334e946\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"Grant Delpit: Inks three-year extension\";s:4:\"link\";s:60:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/grant-delpit-14507\";s:11:\"description\";s:159:\"Delpit has agreed to a three-year extension with the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:159:\"Delpit has agreed to a three-year extension with the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785322260;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6799;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Grant Delpit\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1752;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e5c5af603250db65679ac0d3a84bbf3f\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Michael Strahan responds to criticism over Chris Johnson interview\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/michael-strahan-responds-to-criticism-over-chris-johnson-interview\";s:11:\"description\";s:65:\"Strahan defends not mentioning the link between ALS and football.\";s:7:\"content\";s:6539:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_strahan_260729\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"601734\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_strahan_260729\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_strahan_260729\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Tennessee Titans\",\"title\": \"Strahan addresses criticism over Johnson interview\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/michael-strahan-addresses-criticism-over-chris-johnson-interview\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-29T12:14:55Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Hall of Fame defensive end and multi-platform TV personality Michael Strahan took some criticism last month for not mentioning the connection between ALS and football in his interview with former NFL running back Chris Johnson, who disclosed that he has the disease.Appearing on Tuesday\'s edition of The Dan Patrick Show, Patrick asked Strahan if, in retrospect, Strahan believes he should have asked that question.“Well, I had that — <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://youtu.be/yz4Du1LMzjI?si=_kf3YWpLxIqjFbiU&t=402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I actually thought about that</a>, because I saw what every[one said], ‘Well you should have asked this, you should have asked that.’ Well, you should have got the interview. How about that?” Strahan said. “That’s one thing.\"That\'s one sort of petty thing. The \"get\" doesn\'t become a license to not get to the right questions. It also invites the question, generally speaking, as to whether an \"exclusive\" interview was less of a \"get\" and more of a \"give\" to someone who won\'t ask the most probing and necessary questions.“Two,\" Strahan told Patrick, \"two, that was Chris’s moment for Chris to share the story which Chris wanted to share. And when I got the call that Chris wanted to share that he has, you know, ALS, that was the story. It wasn’t for me to try to grandstand, which — I hate when people do this, Dan. As an interviewer, our job is [to] deliver information. I’m not trying to get a bigger name for myself by putting somebody else in an uncomfortable position. I was there as a service to Chris, for what Chris wanted people to understand and know about his life and where he was now. I was not there to make a story about myself or to get a big headline — that’s what it wasn’t about. The headlines were about Chris is where they needed to be. \"I did ask Chris about football, how the NFL has been supportive and all those things. He has twin boys who play football right now. So there are so many things that people don\'t know but a few were critical of, but overall I\'m very proud of what we did there at ABC in bringing that story. And I\'m very proud and very happy that Chris trusted us to tell it. Because that was Chris\'s story to tell. The headline\'s about Chris Johnson, not about Michael Strahan. I don\'t make any of these things about myself. And that was the disappointing thing for a few people who were critical of that. But if you don\'t have critics that means you\'re not doing a good job, too.”Many would say that\'s not how an interview should work, even on a feel-good network morning show. Certain topics are unavoidable. It\'s not \"grandstanding\" to ask an obvious question and to trust that the subject of the interview will be able to handle it.\"Do you believe your ALS is a result of playing football?\" If yes, \"Would you have still played football if you knew then what you know now?\" (The fact that Johnson\'s sons play football makes those questions even more appropriate.)And it\'s obvious that there\'s a connection between ALS and football, starting with the fact that ALS is a no-questions-asked condition that triggers payment under the NFL\'s concussion settlement fund and continuing with the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/new-study-finds-nfl-players-nearly-four-times-more-likely-to-die-of-neurodegenerative-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studies that show an increased risk of ALS</a> for those who played in the NFL.Here\'s the other point that Strahan didn\'t address. After the interview, when Strahan and his colleagues discussed the situation in the studio, the obvious connection could have, and arguably should have, been mentioned. Indeed, Strahan\'s narration of the interview included the conclusion that Johnson\'s diagnosis was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-link-between-als-and-football-should-not-be-overlooked-or-downplayed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attributed not to a family history of ALS</a> but to the 90 percent of ALS cases that are regarded as \"sporadic\" with no known cause. As noted by Brendon Kleen of Awful Announcing, the separate online story from ABC also <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://awfulannouncing.com/abc/michael-strahan-responds-backlash-chris-johnson-interview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">failed to address</a> the clear link between ALS and football.And so, even if Strahan is disappointed by the criticism, the criticism is fair. Even if he didn\'t feel comfortable in asking Johnson about the connection between ALS and football (Strahan didn\'t mention to Patrick whether Johnson asked before the interview to avoid that topic), ABC could have — and absolutely should have — addressed it. 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The youth that remains begins with the offensive line, as right tackle Mims and left guard Dylan Fairchild are both 23. So is guard Jalen Rivers, who started seven games last season because of injuries on the line. And fourth-round center Connor Lew will be 21 in August. The other position with a lot of youth is edge rusher: Myles Murphy is 24, Shemar Stewart is 22, and 2026 second-round pick Cashius Howell is 23. 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Here are your headlines for Wednesday, as we gear up for the beginning of training camp. Giants camp in W.Va.: Cool temps, plush grounds and some football | ESPN.com The Greenbrier boasts a state-of-the-art performance center, built in 2014, that has a locker room and multiple fields conducive to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10431:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are your headlines for Wednesday, as we gear up for the beginning of training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49433032/new-york-giants-training-camp-wv-features-cool-temps-plush-grounds-fine-dining\">Giants camp in W.Va.: Cool temps, plush grounds and some football | ESPN.com</a>\n\n\nThe Greenbrier boasts a state-of-the-art performance center, built in 2014, that has a locker room and multiple fields conducive to hosting an NFL team for training camp. o, New York will take its training camp on the road for 12 days to West Virginia. It was a decision that was in the works before new coach John Harbaugh was hired. And the Greenbrier meets the Giants’ needs with two grass fields, a turf option (in case of rain), meeting rooms, offices, a weight room, player and coach locker rooms, a training room, a hydrotherapy room and an equipment room.\n\n\n\nThe conditions are also conducive to a comfortable training camp. Temperatures usually range from the low 60s to around 80 degrees with low humidity in the mountains of West Virginia — cooler than the swamps of New Jersey.\n\n\nBBV’s Ed Valentine is on the scene\n\n\nWelcome to the Greenbrier practice facility. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NYG?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NYG</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/9aNuiVvHIB\">pic.twitter.com/9aNuiVvHIB</a>— Big Blue View (@bigblueview) <a href=\"https://x.com/bigblueview/status/2082152803691094156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/vita-vea-landing-spots-eight-destinations-buccaneers-dt-trade-request\">Vita Vea landing spots: Eight possible destinations for Buccaneers DT after trade request | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nThe need is clear after Big Blue traded Dexter Lawrence — perhaps the only current nose tackle better than Vea — this offseason. D.J. Reader is a solid veteran who can plug a hole, but he’s no Vea. It would take some work to fit Vea under the cap, but that shouldn’t be a prohibitor in the year of our Lord 2026 — of course, if the Giants didn’t want to pay Lawrence, they might balk at this scenario as well. Perhaps the Bucs would be interested in a Kayvon Thibodeaux swap? Vea playing alongside the likes of Brian Burns and Abdul Carter would provide a lethal front. Vea’s presence would also help clog the lanes for rookie Arvell Reese to torpedo in from the second level.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7474234/2026/07/28/new-york-giants-training-camp-preview-malik-nabers/\">Giants training camp preview: Why N.Y. decided to keep Malik Nabers off PUP list | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nThe Giants have been targeting a Week 1 return for Nabers, so they obviously didn’t prioritize the ability to potentially shift him to the reserve/PUP list. And even if Nabers isn’t ready for the opener, the Giants can evaluate him weekly rather than locking in a four-game absence.\n\n\n\nOf course, the Giants are hoping Nabers’ earlier start to practice this summer has him ready for Week 1. Avoiding the PUP list was a promising first step, but it’s not the final checkpoint. It will be a gradual process for Nabers and, barring any setbacks, it’s fair to be optimistic that he’ll be in the lineup against the Cowboys.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/07/28/giants-open-camp-west-virginia-nabers-jaxson-dart-harbaugh-carter/\">5 big questions as Giants open camp in West Virginia | New York Daily News</a>\n\n\nIs Jaxson Dart The Guy? Everything about the Giants’ fortunes in the 2026 NFL season centers around the ability of second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart to grow as a pocket passer and a game manager and finisher. Dart, 23, has a lot on his plate to accomplish that.\n\n\n\nHe is learning a new offense under a new coach and coordinator. He is in the public spotlight on the political side now after aligning with Donald Trump, which puts a different kind of spotlight on a young player who needs fewer distractions. Year 1 of Harbaugh’s program must be viewed as the beginning of a rebuild and turnaround that is not going to happen overnight. Dart, though, controls whether or not 2026 brings immediate promise in the team’s current core or if it demonstrates there is even more work to do than Harbaugh had hoped when he took the job.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.casino.org/blog/exclusive-phil-simms-giants-interview/\">Exclusive: 2x Super Bowl champion Phil Simms on Jaxson Dart, John Harbaugh and the Giants prospects | Casino.org</a>\n\n\n“It’s so huge to have that guy. I’ve been over there, and when John Harbaugh is in front of that group and they sit in that little theatre there with the lectern in front and Harbs comes in through that side door, trust me, everyone sits up straight and they’re a little bit nervous, because they know he’s the man and he is in charge.\n\n\n\n“But how he presents himself to the team, I’m just a big believer in him. He’s like Parcells. It didn’t matter if I had a great game or not; he’d come walk in that side door and he’d throw a pen on lectern and it was, not really fear, but he commanded your attention. What he’s creating there is a really good thing for that team.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-takeaways-fernando-mendoza-raiders-positive-momentum#inline-text-53\">Albert Breer’s Takeaways: With Fernando Mendoza Signed, the Raiders’ Positive Momentum Continues | SI..com</a>\n\n\nPredictably, [John Harbaugh] got roasted on social media, because social media is a cynical place. But, again, this is in line with who Harbaugh is and what he built over 18 years in Baltimore. It reflected his reverence for the game’s history and, obviously, the Giants’ place in it—and that was indeed a real factor in why he picked New York over the other options he had in January. It also showed what he wants his players to establish, which is almost a college-like pride in the program they’re about to build.\n\n\n\nBottom line, over 18 years, it wasn’t tough to identify what his Ravens were. My fourth-grader could spell it out. Big, tough, rugged, resourceful and smart. And it matches, in many ways, what the Giants’ best teams over the past half-century or so have been. So passing that mantle of Giants history on to the players in an effort to build a program that resembles the type he had in Baltimore makes all the sense in the world. Was the delivery of the message a little old-timey? Maybe. But that’s how the Harbaughs talk, and it’s genuine. And I’d bet, contrary to what people on X think, it works.\n\n\nHappy 23rd birthday, Malik!\n\n\nHBD LEEK! 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/AI0U84NtZR\">pic.twitter.com/AI0U84NtZR</a>— New York Giants (@Giants) <a href=\"https://x.com/Giants/status/2082126434026336279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/166017/how-hard-will-john-harbaughs-ny-giants-training-camp-be\">We’re about to find out how hard a John Harbaugh training camp can be</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/166043/ny-giants-abdul-carter-faces-big-expectations-in-year-2\">Abdul Carter expected to make leap to dominance in Year 2</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/165974/vita-vea-trade-request-should-the-giants-be-interested\">Vita Vea trade request: Should the Giants be interested?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165999/renovation-expansion-headquarters-locker-room-cafeteria-more\">Massive renovation, expansion of Giants’ headquarters underway</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/166041/survey-what-do-you-want-to-see-in-the-ny-giants-camp\">Survey – What do you want to see in the NY Giants camp?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165980/ny-giants-roster-giants-sign-dt-marlon-davidson\">Giants sign 2 players to fill open roster spots</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-training-camp\">New York Giants training camp</a>\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nNOTE: We will occasionally drop good Feed posts into the links. 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It’s the most wonderful time of year to be a fan. Everyone is optimistic, and as of yet, we have no evidence suggesting we shouldn’t be. Sure, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1540:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - JULY 26: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 throws a pass during Atlanta Falcons training camp on July 26, 2025 at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, GA. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — On Tuesday, veterans reported to the Falcons facility in Flowery Branch to settle in before everything kicks off in earnest on Wednesday, July 29. \n\nIt’s the most wonderful time of year to be a fan. Everyone is optimistic, and as of yet, we have no evidence suggesting we shouldn’t be. Sure, there are a lot of questions surrounding this team, but for the next few weeks, we’ve got plenty of hope for a successful season. \n\nThere wasn’t much to glean from players reporting to training camp on Tuesday morning. You can review what I did cover in the post below. \n\nI’ll be up at Flowery Branch today for the first official training camp practice. Pads won’t come on until next week, so it should be pretty low key, but I’ll be reporting what I can in the Feed. \n\nKevin Stefanski will hold his presser before practice, and Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson are scheduled to speak to the media after practice.\n\nLet me know what questions you have for today, and I’ll do my best to get them answered. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785319200;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13320;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Zachariah Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1760;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1685338e2884e93a1a8a5abffe31cd62\";s:5:\"title\";s:31:\"The Bear’s Den, July 29, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/119613/chicago-bears-den-july-29-2026-training-camp-presser\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"THE DAILY SPONGIE KYLER GORDON SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears’ Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles tell all — with a little help from a translator — on eve of training camp Here’s the whole sod story, “jigamarow” and all. 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(Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE KYLER GORDON SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/28/bears-ben-johnson-ryan-poles-caleb-williams-training-camp-halas-hall-2026\">Bears’ Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles tell all — with a little help from a translator — on eve of training camp</a>\n\nHere’s the whole sod story, “jigamarow” and all.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/28/bears-coach-ben-johnson-eager-to-see-qb-caleb-williams-turn-potential-into-consistency-in-training-camp\">Bears’ Ben Johnson sends clear message to QB Caleb Williams about completion percentage: Target is 70%</a>\n\nFrom Ben’s lips to Caleb’s heart.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/28/bears-training-camp-kyler-gordon-get-healthy-ben-johnson-ryan-poles-calf-injury-cornerback\">Frustration mounts as Bears tell CB Kyler Gordon to ‘get healthy’</a>\n\nThis soft tissue stuff was old last year, it ain’t getting better with age\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/28/bears-training-camp-montez-sweat-non-football-illness-list-nfl-defensive-end\">Bears DE Montez Sweat put on Non-Football Illness List</a>\n\nHe won’t be on the field when the Bears open training camp Wednesday.\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/bears/news/bears-coach-ben-johnson-provides-his-checklist-for-caleb-williams\">Coach Ben Johnson has checklist for Caleb Williams</a>\n\nRumor has it that Ben Johnson is slightly detail oriented.\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/bears/players/bears-need-to-make-vita-vea-trade-happen-no-matter-the-cost\">Bears “need” to make Vita Vea trade “no matter the cost”</a>\n\nYes, another person who couldn’t do a single job in the Bears management organization spouts off about what the Bears “need” to do, even if doing it destroys the organization’s future (I mean, he said ‘no matter the cost’) Trade Caleb and a couple of firsts for Vita? You said no matter the cost, brah.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/geno-smith-hates-the-fact-that-he-created-a-potential-distraction-for-jets\">Geno Smith “hates” the fact that he created a potential “distraction” for Jets</a>\n\nIt’s OK, Geno, when we watch you play we need a distraction.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/adam-peters-gets-a-creative-question-about-brandon-aiyuk\">Adam Peters gets a creative question about Brandon Aiyuk</a>\n\nFinlay asked Commanders G.M. 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Oh, wait.\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/84124/packers-make-kicker-swap-signing-lenny-krieg-and-releasing-lucas-havrisik\">Packers make kicker swap, signing Lenny Krieg and releasing Lucas Havrisik</a>\n\nShhhh…. I think I hear me some “Augusta Silence” from up north…\n\nIN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119578/what-is-your-favorite-chicago-bears-training-camp-story\">If you’ve been to Chicago Bears Training Camp, tell us your best story</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/119601/chicago-bears-training-camp-26-opening-press-conference-darnell-wright-kyler-gordon\">Chicago Bears Training Camp ‘26 Opening Press Conference</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119598/chicago-bears-make-2-more-roster-moves-montez-sweat-elijah-hicks\">Chicago Bears make 2 more roster moves</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-depth-chart/119564/pre-training-camp-chicago-bears-53-man-roster-projection\">Pre-Training Camp Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster Projection</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119528/are-the-chicago-bears-going-to-suffer-from-regression-in-2026\">Are the Chicago Bears Going to Suffer From Regression in 2026?</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119053/chicago-bears-2026-53-man-roster-battles\">Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Roster Battles</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119114/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-wide-receiver-rome-odunze-luther-burden\">Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Wide receiver</a>\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMXAZtZvYznksYB2z5cMDjA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2nd City Gridiron</a> is our video home! 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The Cleveland Browns and five-time Pro Bowler Denzel Ward reached an agreement on Tuesday that would reportedly pay him $62.2 million over two years, including $52.3 million in guarantees. While full details of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3426:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) works out at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect \n\nWhile the contract negotiations between the New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez are ongoing, the cornerback market in the NFL was reset.\n\nThe Cleveland Browns and five-time Pro Bowler Denzel Ward reached an agreement on Tuesday that would reportedly pay him <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128940/browns-cb-denzel-wards-contract-huge-money-deal\">$62.2 million over two years</a>, including $52.3 million in guarantees. While full details of the pact are not yet available, reports indicate that the 29-year-old is now indeed the highest-pair cornerback in football on the basis of annual average value.\n\nHis $31.1 million AAV barely beats the previous record set by Trent McDuffie’s $31 million per-year deal signed with the Rams earlier this offseason. This is also something the Patriots and Gonzalez will have noticed.\n\nNew England’s No. 1 cornerback, after all, is trying to become the top-compensated cornerback in the game himself. According to team owner Robert Kraft, the organization is willing to help him in that quest and has an <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131664/christian-gonzalez-contract-robert-kraft\">offer on the table</a> that would at least have put him above McDuffie.\n\nWith Ward now signing a new deal, however, the floor has been raised ever so slightly.\n\nWard’s $31.1 million per year is the new benchmark now, a minuscule increase in the grand scheme of things but one that nonetheless has reshaped the market. Gonzalez, after all, is not the only CB vying a new deal: Seattle and fellow 2023 first-round draft pick Devon Witherspoon are working on what will be a record-breaking pact themselves, and the belief is that the Patriots and Gonzalez are waiting for this one to drop first before committing.\n\nIf so, and assuming Witherspoon also wants top-of-the-market money when he signs his own deal, we can now expect Gonzalez to make at least $32.3 million annually on a new pact. When that pact will be signed remains to be seen, but the 24-year-old fully participating in training camp can be seen as an encouraging sign.\n\n“It’s different, but at the end of the day, it’s business and I’m blessed to be able to do this as my job,” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/132006/christian-gonzalez-contract-talks-private-robert-kraft-comments\">Gonzalez said</a> following <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132002/practice-recap-day-4-tuesday\">Tuesday’s practice at Gillette Stadium</a>. “So, you know, can’t get too much into it. Get to wake up and come out here and play football for a job. So very blessed, just happy that I’m able to come out here, run around and do what I love for my living.” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/132006/christian-gonzalez-contract-talks-private-robert-kraft-comments#comments\"></a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785316926;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Around the NFL\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Christian Gonzalez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1762;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"67f05052ce0e4cc8ff9f5cb3fc90e5fd\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Kansas City Chiefs Fantasy 2026: Reading the Tea Leaves\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9p2ra/kansas_city_chiefs_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea/\";s:11:\"description\";s:3315:\" We’re closing in on the end of this series with only the top 20% of the teams to go. Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the twenty-sixth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Kansas City Chiefs who are +1,600 odds. Article TL;DR: Mahomes suffered an ACL and LCL injury to his left knee that ended his 2025 season. Mahomes reworked his contract and was extended an additional two years to earn a total of $504.75M over the next eight, that’s right, eight years! If Mahomes isn’t ready to start the season they have hedged their QB room by trading for Justin Fields and drafting Garrett Nussmeier in the 7th round. 2026 will likely be a run-heavy year for the Chiefs, who signed former Super Bowl MVP Ken Walker to a 3-year $40M contract with achievable incentives for him to earn an additional $5M. My second favorite RB prospect, Emmett Johnson, was selected in the 5th round by the Chiefs and there has been good buzz coming out on him all offseason. WR Rashee Rice has avoided a suspension so far and is cleared from his offseason knee surgery to participate in camp. He is coming at a discount as fantasy managers only heard negative news on Rice all offseason. WR Xavier Worthy is fully healed from the dislocated shoulder he suffered in week 1 of last year. Expect his usage to look different from 2025. He’s another buy-low option to get a piece of a Mahomes led offense. WR Cyrus Allen tore up the American Bowl, Senior Bowl, and was one of the prospects with the most Top 30 visits with teams ahead of the NFL draft. Travis Kelce is back on what is essentially a 1-year deal worth $12M. Expect another TE1 season from Taylor Swift’s husband. TE John Michael Gyllenborg was a priority UDFA signing for the Chiefs. He’s athletically gifted and came from a run heavy scheme at Wyoming. There’s probably nothing to get excited about here, but we’re all looking for Kelce’s successor and “JMG” has the profile to become it. Eric Bienemy takes over as the Chiefs’ OC. Bienemy has a long history with Andy Reid, and has spent most of his career as a running backs coach. The tea leaves indicate this will be a run-heavy offense in 2026. Don’t forget that when you’re evaluating the backfield. Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns New York Jets Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:6667:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9p2ra/kansas_city_chiefs_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea/\"> </a> We’re closing in on the end of this series with only the top 20% of the teams to go. Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the twenty-sixth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Kansas City Chiefs who are +1,600 odds. Article TL;DR: Mahomes suffered an ACL and LCL injury to his left knee that ended his 2025 season. Mahomes reworked his contract and was extended an additional two years to earn a total of $504.75M over the next eight, that’s right, eight years! If Mahomes isn’t ready to start the season they have hedged their QB room by trading for Justin Fields and drafting Garrett Nussmeier in the 7th round. 2026 will likely be a run-heavy year for the Chiefs, who signed former Super Bowl MVP Ken Walker to a 3-year $40M contract with achievable incentives for him to earn an additional $5M. My second favorite RB prospect, Emmett Johnson, was selected in the 5th round by the Chiefs and there has been good buzz coming out on him all offseason. WR Rashee Rice has avoided a suspension so far and is cleared from his offseason knee surgery to participate in camp. He is coming at a discount as fantasy managers only heard negative news on Rice all offseason. WR Xavier Worthy is fully healed from the dislocated shoulder he suffered in week 1 of last year. Expect his usage to look different from 2025. He’s another buy-low option to get a piece of a Mahomes led offense. WR Cyrus Allen tore up the American Bowl, Senior Bowl, and was one of the prospects with the most Top 30 visits with teams ahead of the NFL draft. Travis Kelce is back on what is essentially a 1-year deal worth $12M. Expect another TE1 season from Taylor Swift’s husband. TE John Michael Gyllenborg was a priority UDFA signing for the Chiefs. He’s athletically gifted and came from a run heavy scheme at Wyoming. There’s probably nothing to get excited about here, but we’re all looking for Kelce’s successor and “JMG” has the profile to become it. Eric Bienemy takes over as the Chiefs’ OC. Bienemy has a long history with Andy Reid, and has spent most of his career as a running backs coach. The tea leaves indicate this will be a run-heavy offense in 2026. Don’t forget that when you’re evaluating the backfield. 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They’re still not in pads yet, but come Thursday things will really start to ramp up in terms of intensity and what’s allowed in camp.\n\nHere’s a recap of notable events from Day 4.\n\nSeahawks training camp news and notes\n\nA big day for Jalen Milroe\n\nMaybe the Seahawks will post some highlights, but otherwise Seattle is restrictive as far as training camp video. It’s been a purportedly tough start to camp for Milroe, but the splash plays came in bunches for the former Alabama quarterback. 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Julian Neal left Monday’s practice early, as did Jake Bobo, and both were held out of Tuesday’s session.\n\n“We had a couple guys today that we took in,” Mike Macdonald said on Monday. “Didn’t seem like anything major, but we’re going to get him checked out. See what we need to do.”\n\n\nSome notes from Seahawks practice today… DNPs: Julian Neal, Jamie Sheriff, Josh Jones, Jake Bobo, Jarran Reed. Jalen Milroe has had some rough days, but this wasn\'t one of them. Maybe his best practice I\'ve seen with Seattle. A few really nice throws.— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) <a href=\"https://x.com/Curtis_Crabtree/status/2082244757288522018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nNeal had been practicing with the second-team defense. 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Sometimes they’ll motion two to one side and run the ball the opposite way. So, you can’t really guess, you’ve got to really just read your keys.” \n\n\nHighlight of the Day: Jadarian Price continues to get work in the passing game\n\nFirst-round draft pick Jadarian Price doesn’t have much history as a receiving back. He had just 15 career grabs at Notre Dame, but that doesn’t mean he’s not going to be a threat in the pros. On Monday, he beat Ernest Jones on a wheel route for a touchdown. Same route, different player (Maxen Hook), same result.\n\n\nRook\'s got hands. <a href=\"https://x.com/Jadarian15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jadarian15</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/OyuVIQvGOJ\">pic.twitter.com/OyuVIQvGOJ</a>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks/status/2082302050902425627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nErnest Jones said this of Price after Monday’s practice: “He’s good. He’s good, man. Mature for his age. You don’t get too many words out of him, but he’s working. He got me today. He had a hell of a route on me today. He’s good. I think he’s going to help us. He’s doing everything right and he’s got a great group of backs in front of him that are kind of teaching him the way.”\n\n\n\nWednesday is a day off for the players before returning to the practice field on Thursday.\n\nComing soon: Field Gulls at Seahawks training camp!\n\nBy this time next week, Field Gulls will be on site as part of the Seahawks Syndicate crew. We’ll be at three practices on Aug. 5, 7, and 8, with live podcasts streaming from Fast Fashion Breweing in SoDo! You’re invited to a special Town Hall style show on Aug. 7 at 7:30 pm. Myself, Bryce Coutts, and Josh Hite are among the Field Gulls staff that will be at camp in some capacity during these days. 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That effort, as previously explained, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nflpa-should-focus-its-push-for-grass-on-one-team-at-a-time-starting-with-the-seahawks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">should start with the Seahawks</a>, who are in the process of getting a new owner.On Tuesday, a pair of Seattle veterans made the case for grass during training-camp press conferences.Defensive lineman Leonard Williams was asked whether seeing temporary grass at Lumen Field for the World Cup made him wish the grass would remain permanently.\"For sure,\" Williams told reporters, \"I think the whole NFL felt that way. We obviously prefer to be on grass. It\'s less impact, better on the body. I understand there’s a lot of things that go into having grass in the stadium that I don’t fully understand yet, but if it was up to a player and it just came down to grass or turf, we obviously prefer grass.\"Receiver Cooper Kupp was initially more concise. “That would be sweet,\" he said with a laugh.Why the laugh? “It would be awesome,\" Kupp said. \"I\'ve been vocal about it in the past. There\'s so many moving parts, which I get. What we need to do -- there’s a great crew that works out in that shed out there. It\'s a great crew that keeps this [practice field] grass nice. Go ask them, ‘Hey, what would it look like?’ I don\'t know the ‘grassology’ of all that stuff. You got soccer teams playing on it, you have a lot of stuff happening. You have events being hosted. I would like to think with all the resources in the NFL that we can make that happen. There\'s people that can make that happen. We need to, as players, keep voicing what we want and what we think is important, but eventually I do think it\'ll get done.”The best place to start would be in Seattle.“It makes a huge difference,\" Kupp said regarding the difference between grass and artificial turf. \"I know all the metrics and all the data that say the injury rates of this, but I don\'t know. I know how I feel. You ask a lot of players who will say the same thing. Whether injury rates change or not, I know how my body feels, everything on turf versus grass. You can ask coaches how their backs feel after standing on the turf versus grass. Coaches have a lot of other issues. But it does make a difference. . . .\"It\'s possible. I know it\'s possible. It\'s a conversation that needs to continue.”At some point, the conversation needs to become action. It has become a Collective Bargaining Agreement issue, which means that the players will have to give something up in order to get grass on all fields. But the individual teams can still choose grass over turf, like the Bills have done in their new stadium.With the Seahawks soon having a new owner, why not launch a concerted effort to get Vinod Khosla to install a high-quality grass field that can be properly maintained and protected during the other events held at Lumen Field?Talk is cheap. Grass fields aren\'t. The players need to find a way to get more owners to ignore misleading injury data and to focus on the overwhelming anecdotal evidence that the players who have to perform on grass or turf strongly prefer grass because of how their bodies feel after playing on it, versus how they feel after playing on a surface that causes the extreme forces they create to ricochet back into their ankles, knees, and hips.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785294106;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2311;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Leonard Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cooper Kupp\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1765;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"227473ab28dc9c3061aaf972159ca34c\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Colts currently intend to keep all three quarterbacks, but situation remains fluid\";s:4:\"link\";s:141:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125626/colts-currently-intend-to-keep-all-three-quarterbacks-but-situation-remains-fluid\";s:11:\"description\";s:407:\"On training camp eve, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard indicated that the club currently intends to keep all three quarterbacks: Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson, and Riley Leonard. While Richardson’s earlier offseason trade request still stands, the Colts have appreciated the ongoing positional competition between Leonard and him behind Jones, with Richardson consistently being a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2638:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 11: Daniel Jones #17 and Anthony Richardson Sr. #5 of the Indianapolis Colts participate in minicamp at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on June 11, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn training camp eve, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard indicated that the club currently intends to keep all three quarterbacks: Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson, and Riley Leonard. \n\nWhile Richardson’s earlier offseason trade request still stands, the Colts have appreciated the ongoing positional competition between Leonard and him behind Jones, with Richardson consistently being a high quality teammate—and don’t plan to ‘give him away’ by any means (via WISH-TV): \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> general manager Chris Ballard said the intention is to keep all three quarterbacks: Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson, and Riley Leonard. Ballard on if Richardson\'s trade request is still on the table: \"It is, but… we\'re not just giving him away.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/KJNeDxTOx9\">pic.twitter.com/KJNeDxTOx9</a>— WISH-TV News (@WISHNews8) <a href=\"https://x.com/WISHNews8/status/2082138651748647102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nPerhaps it’s purely trade posturing, but Ballard insinuated that he believes Richardson still has a bright future in this league—although he stopped short of saying it will continue to be with the Colts. It’s worth noting that Richardson is in the last year of his Colts rookie contract, and Indy would save $5.385M if traded this season. \n\nWith Jones limited, the Colts had been splitting offseason reps between Richardson and Leonard with the first-team offense. It’ll be interesting to see who primarily receives the backup quarterback reps behind Jones now or whether it’ll continue to be a split throughout training camp and preseason until the QB2 victor emerges. \n\nAt any rate, it seems as though if the Colts get meaningful trade return value for Richardson, they may move him. \n\nOtherwise, given that Jones is coming off a torn Achilles and has had some durability concerns throughout his career—dating even back to his New York Giants days, it may be more prudent to keep him around for additional quarterback depth, with Leonard only having one career start to his name. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785293057;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Indianapolis Colts News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5870;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Daniel Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Anthony Richardson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12470;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Riley Leonard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1766;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d56cefda1375ab8bc9237268aa10eaa8\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Colts GM Chris Ballard provides encouraging injury update on standout wideout\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125622/colts-gm-chris-ballard-provides-encouraging-injury-update-on-standout-wideout\";s:11:\"description\";s:381:\"According to their longtime general manager Chris Ballard, Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Alec Pierce, who was recently placed on PUP, is ‘a week or so away’ from returning (via Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell): The lucratively re-signed lead wideout underwent minor cleanup surgery on his injured ankle earlier this offseason, and the expectation was that he’d […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2240:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 11: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) watches a drill during the Indianapolis Colts Minicamp on June 11, 2026 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAccording to their longtime general manager Chris Ballard, Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Alec Pierce, who was recently placed on PUP, is ‘a week or so away’ from returning (via Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell): \n\n\nAlec Pierce. Week or so away with ankle rehab. <a href=\"https://t.co/0lEVU4BU2O\">https://t.co/0lEVU4BU2O</a>— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) <a href=\"https://x.com/mchappell51/status/2082121601672220678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe lucratively re-signed lead wideout underwent minor cleanup surgery on his injured ankle earlier this offseason, and the expectation was that he’d be back some time during the back half of Colts training camp. \n\nColts training camp officially kicks off tomorrow and concludes on Thursday, August 20th, so that would put him right in line with that updated recovery timeline—which is encouraging news. \n\nThat being said, the Colts may initially take it a bit easy initially on Pierce during his eventual training camp return, gradually ramping him up and seeing how his surgically cleaned up ankle responds. \n\nThe Colts reached a contract extension with Pierce on a once historic 4-year, $116 million deal right when free agency formally kicked off in early March. 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In the first offseason of his second tenure with the team, Smith was involved in an incident that sparked an on-again, off-again police investigation. (The probe is currently off.)On Tuesday, in his first press conference since the situation unfolded, Smith expressed regret for creating an off-field issue for his team.\"I really hate the fact that something I was a part of c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49474294/jets-smith-rues-being-distraction-dispute-girlfriend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ould’ve been a distraction for this team</a>, my teammates and this organization because a lot of hard work has been put in,\" Smith said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN.\"A lot of guys have put in a lot of work for us to be in a good spot as a team. I\'m happy that I\'m able to put this behind me. I\'m looking forward to moving forward.\"Smith, per Cimini, also said he discussed the situation with coach Aaron Glenn, General Manager Darren Mougey, and veteran leaders on the team. Smith did not elaborate on what was said.And while the investigation currently has been closed, it could still open again — if, for example, the alleged victim decides to provide police with a sworn statement.The full police report suggested that there were multiple skirmishes between Smith and his accuser. Smith also claimed that she had tried to steal $20 million in watches and jewelry during the dispute.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785291127;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1373;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Geno Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1768;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b95a3521d8b59bc0f535fbe2c43a15dc\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Saquon Barkley wants to be remembered for more than backward hurdle\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/saquon-barkley-wants-to-be-remembered-for-more-than-backward-hurdle\";s:11:\"description\";s:99:\"Saquon Barkley\'s backward hurdle from 2024 immediately became one of the best plays in NFL history.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3005:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_phihurts_260730\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"387954\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_phihurts_260730\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_phihurts_260730\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Philadelphia Eagles\",\"title\": \"Will Hurts buy into Eagles\' offensive plan?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/will-jalen-hurts-buy-in-to-the-philadelphia-eagles-offensive-plan\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-30T12:55:32Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Saquon Barkley\'s backward hurdle from 2024 immediately became one of the best plays in NFL history. The too-good-to-be-true move even made its way onto Madden 25.As good as it was, Barkley doesn\'t want to be known for it.“When I got to the locker room and got to see the play, I realized I was able to do <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2026/07/22/saquon-barkley-aj-brown-super-bowl-eagles/91001593007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">something pretty cool</a>,” Barkley told Chris Bumbaca of USA Today. “It’s something. It’s a play I’ll never forget. But I also don’t want to be remembered for that play.“I’m happy I was able to make that play, but I’m ready for the next one.”Odell Beckham never did anything better than his one-handed catch for a touchdown over Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr in 2014. The wide receiver once said, \"It\'s unfortunate, in a way, to be known only for the catch.\"Barkley has had a 2,000-yard season, won Offensive Player of the Year and won a Super Bowl ring, all in the same season. But he had only 1,140 yards last season, and the Eagles went 11-6 and lost in the wild-card round.Barkley wants more than last season.“So that’s a motivation for me -- try to get back to that game,” Barkley said. “That’s why I train the way I train. I would love to have had a faster start last year, but you can’t get caught up in the stats. You can’t get too caught up in numbers. Some of my better years weren’t based off numbers. It was based off how I handled myself in certain situations.”\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785290785;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4866;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Saquon Barkley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1769;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9f7a24f036bc03b2bb035195d169516b\";s:5:\"title\";s:38:\"Commissioners: Keep It Simple, Stupid.\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9hw5x/commissioners_keep_it_simple_stupid/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1665:\"I started running fantasy football leagues in the late 1980s (seriously), and I currently run 8 leagues of all different varieties. Dynasty, Keeper/Salary Cap, Guillotine, Redraft, Steal-A-Player leagues, I\'ve done them all. And the one piece of old person advice I\'d like to give to everyone is this: Simplify whenever you can. For instance, I see guys come one here saying something like: We have 16-man rosters with 4 Taxi Squad spots and 2 IR spots. Then invariably in October they come here and complain because Yahoo (or whatever) hasn\'t officially put Troy Franklin on IR yet and how they should handle it. Here\'s a thought: Why not just have 22-man rosters? No Taxi, no IR, just let the owners handle the roster by themselves as they see fit, and you get rid of all the headache of dealing with IR of Taxi \'rules\' violations when those rules didn\'t need to be there in the first place. And speaking of letting the owners handle their own roster, it\'s been at least 15 years since I\'ve had any league that required the owners to draft a specific number of players from each position. Just tell everyone in the league how many players they have to start, and let them fill out their roster however they want. This not only helps a bit during the draft (where you don\'t have to monitor if someone took too many TEs), but it\'s also really helpful for trades, since teams don\'t have to match positions. I could probably mention a bunch of other things as well, but I wonder if the group agrees and maybe has some other examples of you simplifying things that have made your league better and your job easier. submitted by /u/andypro77 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1976:\"I started running fantasy football leagues in the late 1980s (seriously), and I currently run 8 leagues of all different varieties. Dynasty, Keeper/Salary Cap, Guillotine, Redraft, Steal-A-Player leagues, I\'ve done them all. And the one piece of old person advice I\'d like to give to everyone is this: Simplify whenever you can. For instance, I see guys come one here saying something like: We have 16-man rosters with 4 Taxi Squad spots and 2 IR spots. Then invariably in October they come here and complain because Yahoo (or whatever) hasn\'t officially put Troy Franklin on IR yet and how they should handle it. Here\'s a thought: Why not just have 22-man rosters? No Taxi, no IR, just let the owners handle the roster by themselves as they see fit, and you get rid of all the headache of dealing with IR of Taxi \'rules\' violations when those rules didn\'t need to be there in the first place. And speaking of letting the owners handle their own roster, it\'s been at least 15 years since I\'ve had any league that required the owners to draft a specific number of players from each position. Just tell everyone in the league how many players they have to start, and let them fill out their roster however they want. This not only helps a bit during the draft (where you don\'t have to monitor if someone took too many TEs), but it\'s also really helpful for trades, since teams don\'t have to match positions. I could probably mention a bunch of other things as well, but I wonder if the group agrees and maybe has some other examples of you simplifying things that have made your league better and your job easier. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/andypro77\"> /u/andypro77 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9hw5x/commissioners_keep_it_simple_stupid/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9hw5x/commissioners_keep_it_simple_stupid/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785288964;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11627;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Troy Franklin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1770;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ab7a6f224fe92d92ff43f1dbfab2aa30\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Is the Parker Washington hype real? Or just…hype?\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9hh97/is_the_parker_washington_hype_real_or_justhype/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2560:\"It feels like every fantasy “expert” has a Parker Washington take. And on paper, with good reason. He led the Jaguars in receiving and finished the year looking like a real WR1. My question is whether that was a player leveling up or a player standing in exactly the right spot for nine weeks? Here’s what bothers me. He opened the season fourth on the depth chart behind Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown** **— 17 catches for 207 yards through seven games, including a zero-target Week 1. Then the room fell apart. Hunter suffered a knee injury and was placed on IR Oct. 31, eventually needing LCL surgery. Thomas suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 9 and missed the next three games, and the Jaguars later said he also played through shoulder and wrist issues. Jacksonville traded for Jakobi Meyers at the deadline, which pushed Meyers outside and slid Washington back inside. Washington’s slot rate went from 37% before the Week 8 bye to 58% after it. And the part everyone quotes is smaller than that. From Week 16 through the wild card he went 26-454-3 and averaged 22.2 FPPG. Across his first 39 NFL games he had 1,022 receiving yards total and averaged barely six fantasy points a game. That’s four games carrying an entire dynasty valuation. Now the room gets better, not worse. Meyers is extended. Thomas says “it doesn’t hurt to run” after cleaning up his body. Brenton Strange got paid and they spent pick 56 on Nate Boerkircher, pointing to more 12 personnel and a real squeeze on targets. Matt Harmon’s read is that if there’s a big hit in that room, Thomas is the obvious answer. The counter I can’t dismiss: it wasn’t only volume. His yards per route run (2.08) more than doubled his career best, and he was actually better on the perimeter — 2.59 YPRR on 192 outside routes versus 1.87 in the slot. That’s the opposite of the injury-created-slot-guy story. His four best games also came after Thomas returned in Week 13, not while he was out. Coen has publicly talked about expanding him to a complete slot-and-outside route tree, Hunter is reportedly headed for full-time corner and part-time receiver, and Jacksonville has been trying to extend him since February. So the price is where I’m stuck. FantasyCalc has him around WR44 in SF dynasty while BTJ sits at WR28 — and Washington outproduced him. If the four games are real, that’s a steal. If it was a health window, that’s exactly what a mirage costs you. What am I missing? submitted by /u/k1ngofk1cks [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2921:\"It feels like every fantasy “expert” has a Parker Washington take. And on paper, with good reason. He led the Jaguars in receiving and finished the year looking like a real WR1. My question is whether that was a player leveling up or a player standing in exactly the right spot for nine weeks? Here’s what bothers me. He opened the season fourth on the depth chart behind Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown** **— 17 catches for 207 yards through seven games, including a zero-target Week 1. Then the room fell apart. Hunter suffered a knee injury and was placed on IR Oct. 31, eventually needing LCL surgery. Thomas suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 9 and missed the next three games, and the Jaguars later said he also played through shoulder and wrist issues. Jacksonville traded for Jakobi Meyers at the deadline, which pushed Meyers outside and slid Washington back inside. Washington’s slot rate went from 37% before the Week 8 bye to 58% after it. And the part everyone quotes is smaller than that. From Week 16 through the wild card he went 26-454-3 and averaged 22.2 FPPG. Across his first 39 NFL games he had 1,022 receiving yards total and averaged barely six fantasy points a game. That’s four games carrying an entire dynasty valuation. Now the room gets better, not worse. Meyers is extended. Thomas says “it doesn’t hurt to run” after cleaning up his body. Brenton Strange got paid and they spent pick 56 on Nate Boerkircher, pointing to more 12 personnel and a real squeeze on targets. Matt Harmon’s read is that if there’s a big hit in that room, Thomas is the obvious answer. The counter I can’t dismiss: it wasn’t only volume. His yards per route run (2.08) more than doubled his career best, and he was actually better on the perimeter — 2.59 YPRR on 192 outside routes versus 1.87 in the slot. That’s the opposite of the injury-created-slot-guy story. His four best games also came after Thomas returned in Week 13, not while he was out. Coen has publicly talked about expanding him to a complete slot-and-outside route tree, Hunter is reportedly headed for full-time corner and part-time receiver, and Jacksonville has been trying to extend him since February. So the price is where I’m stuck. FantasyCalc has him around WR44 in SF dynasty while BTJ sits at WR28 — and Washington outproduced him. If the four games are real, that’s a steal. If it was a health window, that’s exactly what a mirage costs you. What am I missing? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/k1ngofk1cks\"> /u/k1ngofk1cks </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9hh97/is_the_parker_washington_hype_real_or_justhype/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9hh97/is_the_parker_washington_hype_real_or_justhype/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785287864;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12530;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Travis Hunter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9487;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Parker Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11631;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brian Thomas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jakobi Meyers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9480;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Brenton Strange\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1771;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"da68f3d0681b720e4a118a3ace93a972\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"Michael Pittman might be the boring value everyone ignores\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9hdn7/michael_pittman_might_be_the_boring_value/\";s:11:\"description\";s:816:\"Nobody is excited to draft Michael Pittman, which is probably why his price is reasonable. He is not likely to become a top-five receiver, but he has been a reliable volume player for years and now steps into Pittsburgh as the clear complement to DK Metcalf. Metcalf can handle the explosive plays while Pittman works underneath, moves the chains and gives Aaron Rodgers a large, dependable target. There are more exciting receivers available around him, but many of them still need to earn consistent snaps or targets. Pittman already has a clear role and a long history of catching passes. He is not a league-winning sleeper. He is simply a fairly safe WR4 who has a realistic path to finishing as a useful WR3. Around the tenth round, boring can be valuable. submitted by /u/blitzinc43 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1147:\"Nobody is excited to draft Michael Pittman, which is probably why his price is reasonable. He is not likely to become a top-five receiver, but he has been a reliable volume player for years and now steps into Pittsburgh as the clear complement to DK Metcalf. Metcalf can handle the explosive plays while Pittman works underneath, moves the chains and gives Aaron Rodgers a large, dependable target. There are more exciting receivers available around him, but many of them still need to earn consistent snaps or targets. Pittman already has a clear role and a long history of catching passes. He is not a league-winning sleeper. He is simply a fairly safe WR4 who has a realistic path to finishing as a useful WR3. 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However, on Tuesday, the organization hosted eight free agents, including former first round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2020 NFL Draft — running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Edwards-Helaire spent the first four seasons […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2163:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Miami Dolphins will hit the fields in Miami Gardens tomorrow for the first practice of the team’s training camp. However, on Tuesday, the organization hosted eight free agents, including former first round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2020 NFL Draft — running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.\n\n\n\nEdwards-Helaire spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Chiefs before playing two games for the New Orleans Saints in 2024. He rejoined Kansas City for two games during the 2025 NFL season. He has amassed 1,904 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 52 games during his 6-year career. \n\n\n\nThe full list of tryouts the Dolphins conducted today are as follows:\n\n\n\n\nElijhah Badger, WR — Florida\n\n\n\nElijah Cooks, WR — San Jose State\n\n\n\nJakobie Keeney-James, WR — Massachusetts\n\n\n\nTyler Vaughns, WR USC\n\n\n\nClyde Edwards-Helaire, RB — LSU\n\n\n\nJack Plummer, QB — Louisville\n\n\n\nAustin Reed, QB — Western Kentucky\n\n\n\nBen Te Kura, OT — No College\n\n\nTe Kura has never played American football at any level. He is a former Australian Rules Football player — standing 6’9” tall and weighing 268 lb. He looks to follow in the footsteps of fellow countryman, Jordan Mailata, who has been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles since he was drafted in the 7th round of the 2018 NFL Draft. \n\n\n\nWe will continue to keep you updated on all things Miami Dolphins as the team begins training camp practices on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785285948;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"The Phinsider\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Miami Dolphins News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7591;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Justin Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1773;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4dafc3d1f6bd0ac3a0bd47defabd1aee\";s:5:\"title\";s:84:\"Marvin Harrison Jr. being \"Treated as the main WR1 Not Michael Wilson\" [Theo Mackie]\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9glup/marvin_harrison_jr_being_treated_as_the_main_wr1/\";s:11:\"description\";s:51:\" submitted by /u/ASmithFS [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:359:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/ASmithFS\"> /u/ASmithFS </a> <a href=\"https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/marvin-harrison-jr-being-treated-as-primary-wr1-in-arizonas-offense/1898963\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9glup/marvin_harrison_jr_being_treated_as_the_main_wr1/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785285568;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11628;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Marvin Harrison\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10232;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Michael Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1774;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3cf791e5b8c41ed8d167285c7749963a\";s:5:\"title\";s:34:\"Breece or Kyren? Who do you prefer\";s:4:\"link\";s:86:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9glk2/breece_or_kyren_who_do_you_prefer/\";s:11:\"description\";s:374:\"Who do you prefer between Breece Hall and Kyren Williams??? There are arguments for both and I see that they’re going next to each other in redraft leagues. I’m curious to hear opinions on the two backs and hearing which one you’d rather have on your dynasty teams, especially the contenders out there. submitted by /u/Upset_Cartoonist_154 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:659:\"Who do you prefer between Breece Hall and Kyren Williams??? There are arguments for both and I see that they’re going next to each other in redraft leagues. 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To comment on the player is to risk a tampering jackpot.On Tuesday, JP Finlay of NBC 4 in D.C. came up with a way to ask about 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, without asking about 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Finlay asked Commanders G.M. Adam Peters \"in a general sense\" whether a potential player\'s social-media habits is a factor in the analysis as to whether he should be added to the roster.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2082241834756063402?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">That’s a good roundabout question</a>,\" Peters said. \"We look at everything, JP. I mean, it\'s a great question, but we do look at everything and, you know, we want to make sure it\'s the right player to be in our locker room and our bloodstream and in our culture and, you know, we often, you know, we look at that stuff. I mean, it\'s not always the first thing we look at. 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With the top of the group seemingly set in stone, he has been fighting with fellow sophomore Efton Chism for the sixth spot on the depth chart. Consequently, quality reps have been hard to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4397:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 23: New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) runs for the ball during a drill during the New England Patriots Training Camp on July 23, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. (Photo by Summer Lamont/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nFour practices into his second training camp, Kyle Williams finds himself buried on the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-depth-chart/122534/updated-roster-practice-squad-2026-nfl-season\">New England Patriots’ wide receiver depth chart</a>. With the top of the group seemingly set in stone, he has been fighting with fellow sophomore Efton Chism for the sixth spot on the depth chart.\n\nConsequently, quality reps have been hard to come by. Knowing the need to stand out in a crowded room, the 23-year-old therefore has a simple plan: make the best of every opportunity, however small it might be.\n\n“You don’t know what is promised and what’s not,” Williams told reporters after <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132002/practice-recap-day-4-tuesday\">Tuesday’s practice</a>. “So, every day just coming up whether it’s in the film room, meetings, on the field pre-practice, after practice, just doing extra stuff to give myself the advantage to take forth to these opportunities.”\n\nSo far, those opportunities have been few and far between. On Tuesday, for example, Williams caught just one pass while working with the second team.\n\n“It’s just control the controllables,” he said. “A lot of things are out of my control and when I get a chance to be able to control those things, I try to take the most of it. But I don’t really have expectations. I just show up every day just ready to take advantage of the opportunities given to me.”\n\nDuring the offseason, Williams did just that — and the Patriots recognized it as well. This is why he was announced as one of the club’s <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131916/will-campbell-patriots-2026-offseason-award-winners\">offseason award winners</a> by head coach Mike Vrabel.\n\nUnfortunately, the honor did not help him climb the depth chart. At the moment, Williams finds himself behind the likes of A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins in the pecking order. The aforementioned Efton Chism has also gotten some reps over him in recent days.\n\nFor the Patriots, the depth at receiver is a positive. For Williams, it is a problem, to a degree.\n\n“Iron sharpens iron at the end of the day,” he explained. “When you have guys like A.J, Pop, Mack — from top down, these dudes can play. It just forces you to come out here and compete at a higher level and have no slack in your game.”\n\nDuring the offseason, Williams focused on several areas in hopes of turning into a more complete player. Assisted by Hollins, the 2025 third-round draft pick tried to work on his physicality while still maintaining his speed. The ultimate goal was to become more versatile.\n\nDuring his rookie season, that versatility was lacking: Williams ran routes virtually exclusively from the X-receiver spot, where he served as a backup to Boutte. 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He also lined up in the slot and at linebacker twice, and as a defensive tackle and cornerback once. He’s only a “linebacker” on the depth chart.\n\nBell could be the body type defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is looking for to walk down from his linebacker depth to incorporate 5-man fronts along the line of scrimmage. That’s how the Dolphins used Bell against the Bills last season:\n\nBell is the Dolphin lined up further to the left in the image above.\n\nMorris might be interested in players with experience playing in a two-point stance on the line of scrimmage.\n\nBell rushed the passer on 53 of his snaps last season. He had a pressure rate of 11.5%, while he dropped back in coverage enough times to be targeted 3 times.\n\nBell is an impressive athlete. He ran a sub-4.5 40-yard dash entering the NFL. That’s impressive, even if he is seven years and about 15 pounds removed from that day.\n\nMorris will also want to prepare for a lineup that might not have the edge presence of Mykel Williams in it for Week 1.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785280743;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13311;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Chris Bell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1778;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a3b631b568da23511363221611cbfe0a\";s:5:\"title\";s:199:\"RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) is a \"potential close call\" to be ready for Week 1, per @AlbertBreer \"The Seahawks are going to be smart with him, in the hopes that they get his best when it matters most.\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9dtuy/rb_zach_charbonnet_knee_is_a_potential_close_call/\";s:11:\"description\";s:49:\" submitted by /u/HookFL [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:278:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/HookFL\"> /u/HookFL </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2082213009548845537\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9dtuy/rb_zach_charbonnet_knee_is_a_potential_close_call/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785278754;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9753;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Zach Charbonnet\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1779;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9798ca5488c2492b67f1854783119be8\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"14 team leagues strategy? (deep leagues)\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9deuh/14_team_leagues_strategy_deep_leagues/\";s:11:\"description\";s:703:\"This is obviously more of a redraft question, but how do you guys think strategy shifts for deeper leagues (14+) with everything else remaining equal? My first instinct would be to go late QB and TE, but then you run the risk of getting shut out if teams start doubling up, and you\'re all of a sudden stuck with Jordan Love and Chig Okonkwo (no shade to either of those guys). But, if you go early-mid QB and TE, you run the risk of getting left behind at RB and WR, leaving you with questionable depth, at the very least, in a 14 teamer. I\'d love to hear thoughts on this, especially if someone has done the math on this before Edit for grammar submitted by /u/sonderhistory [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1015:\"This is obviously more of a redraft question, but how do you guys think strategy shifts for deeper leagues (14+) with everything else remaining equal? My first instinct would be to go late QB and TE, but then you run the risk of getting shut out if teams start doubling up, and you\'re all of a sudden stuck with Jordan Love and Chig Okonkwo (no shade to either of those guys). But, if you go early-mid QB and TE, you run the risk of getting left behind at RB and WR, leaving you with questionable depth, at the very least, in a 14 teamer. 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The question lingered as Ward missed much of OTAs (spending time with his girlfriend, he said) and even lingered as Browns training […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3526:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 09: Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 09, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns offseason has been all about the youth movement, which led <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125951/browns-rumor-denzel-ward-myles-garrett-contract\">many to wonder if CB Denzel Ward would be the next superstar traded away</a> after <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125936/browns-confirm-myles-garrett-trade-gm-andrew-berry-says-best-for-the-organization\">DE Myles Garrett was dealt</a>. The question lingered as Ward missed much of OTAs (<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125709/browns-cb-denzel-ward-ota-absence-girlfriend\">spending time with his girlfriend, he said</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128718/cleveland-browns-news-taylen-green-harold-fannin-denzel-ward\">even lingered as Browns training camp was set to open</a>, despite the talented cornerback <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126333/browns-denzel-ward-future-myles-garrett\">making his intentions to stay in Cleveland known</a>.\n\nWith veterans reporting to Berea on Tuesday, and practice starting up on Wednesday, Ward’s future was given a lot more clarity as the veteran out of Ohio State signed a two-year extension, worth over $60 million, to remain with the Browns long-term:\n\n\nSources: Browns and five-time Pro-Bowl CB Denzel Ward reached agreement on a two-year, $62.2 million deal that includes $52.3 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid DB in NFL history for the second time in his career. Tory Dandy of Athletes First and the Browns put the… <a href=\"https://t.co/neCq9jShmP\">pic.twitter.com/neCq9jShmP</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082218593438069101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nBefore the extension, Ward was set to hit free agency after the 2027 season and would have cost over $30 million against Cleveland’s salary cap. The new extension will take him through his age-32 season in 2029. Details of the contract will likely impact the salary cap hit for this season.\n\nWard was the fourth overall pick in Cleveland in 2018. In eight seasons, the former Buckeye and Macedonia native has played in 110 games, with 18 interceptions, two pick-6s, 104 passes defended, six fumble recoveries, and four forced fumbles.\n\n\n\nHow surprised are you by the Browns signing Ward to this extension? Do you think they should have made the move or been more willing to trade him away?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785277239;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1781;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d75708b7db1ca7466611e214a448c5c1\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Adam Schefter hints Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs extension could be coming soon\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167832/adam-schefter-detroit-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-extension-coming-soon\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"It’s been eerily quiet when it comes to a potential contract extension for Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter suggested the silence could break very soon. 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(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt’s been eerily quiet when it comes to a potential contract extension for Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter suggested the silence could break very soon.\n\nIn an interview with local Detroit sports reporter Brad Galli, <a href=\"https://youtu.be/CmQV0ZVOxpg?si=yEwpPKaytyLmn4LA\">Schefter said there’s buzz about a Gibbs extension coming down the pike in the next couple weeks</a>—with not as much known about a potential Sam LaPorta extension. \n\n“I think the Gibbs thing could be relatively quick, whatever that is,” Scheter told Galli. “And, LaPorta, I haven’t heard as much on, but I think they’ll be moving in the running back market in the coming week plus.”\n\nLions general manager Brad Holmes has been very proactive when it comes to signing Detroit’s young, core players. We’ve already seen eight of his draft picks—Penei Sewell, Alim McNeill, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Derrick Barnes, Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams, Kerby Joseph, and Jack Campbell—receiving significant extensions, and those deals were typically done well before their rookie deals expired. \n\nGibbs has two years remaining on his rookie contract after the Lions exercised his fifth-year option earlier this offseason. But despite that extra cushion, Holmes has expressed publicly an interest in signing Gibbs to a long-term deal—along with Campbell (who got his extension already), LaPorta, and Brian Branch. \n\nGibbs is the most logical player to be next in line for his extension. LaPorta and Branch are returning from injury, while Gibbs is coming off another fantastic season. He has now found the end zone at least 10 times in three consecutive seasons, and in the last two seasons alone, Gibbs has 2,635 rushing yards, 29 rushing touchdowns, 1,133 receiving yards, and nine receiving touchdowns. \n\nIt’s unclear how much Gibbs is set to make on a new contract, but this offseason saw a few big-time running backs set the market. Devon Achane got a four-year, $64 million extension ($16 million per year) and Breece Hall got three years, $43.5 million ($14.5M/year). The top of the market still belongs to Saquon Barkley (two years, $41.2M — $20.6M per year) and Christian McCaffrey (two years, $38M — $19M per year). \n\nIn the meantime, Lions veterans reported to Allen Park on Tuesday for the start of training camp. 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He has four in his first season in Pittsburgh.It\'s a unique situation with starter Aaron Rodgers in his final season, and the Steelers evaluating their future at the position. Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and rookie Drew Allar are behind Rodgers, and the Steelers could keep all four into the season.\"I <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://triblive.com/sports/mason-rudolph-will-re-assume-2nd-team-qb-reps-as-mike-mccarthy-evaluates-steelers-qb-depth-chart/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">don’t know why it wouldn’t</a> be [an option],” coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday, via Chris Adamski of triblive.com. “I’m not philosophically opposed to keeping the best players.”Rudolph, the nine-year veteran, will start training camp as the No. 2. 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Dell was not one of the players that the team placed on their physically unable to perform list on Tuesday. Dell missed all of last season after suffering a severe knee injury in December 2024 and was able to do limited work during the team\'s offseason program. Dell had 98 catches for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons. Linebacker E.J. Speed and safety M.J. Stewart have been placed on the PUP list. Speed tore his quad this offseason and could miss the entire season. The Texans also placed wide receiver Jaylin Noel on the non-football injury list. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785275302;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9502;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Tank Dell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1785;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5200dcfc1ef4086a6e3489949f4b4604\";s:5:\"title\";s:89:\"Fernando Mendoza Rose Bowl versus Alabama, Part XIV of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134946/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-rose-bowl-alabama\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"It’s Bowl Season in Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series, as we’ll be taking a look at the first of three Fernando Mendoza College Football Playoff games from last season. This one wasn’t much of a contest as Indiana took down Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl. The Hoosiers didn’t need a heroic performance […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13805:\"\n\n\n \n PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt’s Bowl Season in <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134853\">Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series</a>, as we’ll be taking a look at the first of three <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134555\">Fernando Mendoza</a> College Football Playoff games from last season. This one wasn’t much of a contest as Indiana took down Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl.\n\nThe Hoosiers didn’t need a heroic performance from the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft. Instead, the Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback put together an efficient outing, completing <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401769072\">14 of 16 passes (87.5%) for 192 yards and three touchdowns</a> with no interceptions. Diving deeper, he was also credited with three “big-time throws” from <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/players/2025/REGPO/fernando-mendoza/158323/passing\">Pro Football Focus</a> to earn an elite 92.9 passing grade, his highest mark as a passer for the season. \n\nAdditionally, Mendoza had a handful of impressive runs against the Crimson Tide, recording <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/players/2025/REGPO/fernando-mendoza/158323/rushing\">38 rushing yards on five attempts</a> when removing sacks from the stat line. Among those were a couple of third-down conversions that give us a starting point for this breakdown.\n\n\nGood play call from Bama to take away the short routes on 3rd & 3, but Fernando Mendoza uses his legs to pick up the 1st anyway<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ZUAQyAtgU1\">pic.twitter.com/ZUAQyAtgU1</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079617935900115013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis first play has to be frustrating for Alabama’s defensive coordinator because it’s a great design and call; the Heisman Trophy winner just makes a play with his legs to pick up the first down anyway.\n\nPre-snap, Bama shows a double-mug look with seven defenders on the line of scrimmage to force the offense to account for a blitz and make the quarterback think he has to get the ball out quickly. However, it’s a simulated pressure where the four defenders in two-point stances on the line drop in coverage while the right defensive end pinches into the B-gap and the nickelback blitzes off the edge for a four-man rush with Cover 2 behind it.\n\nThe four backers who dropped in coverage are all in perfect spots to take away Indiana’s quick game concept. Starting at the top of the screen: the flat defender (No. 8) is in the passing lane against the short route by the single receiver, the middle hook (No. 18) takes away the sit route from Omar Cooper Jr. while the curl-to-flat defender (No. 10) also steps into that window on his way to pickup the short curl from the tight end, and the other flat defender (No. 1) has the other short out taken care of.\n\nMaybe Mendoza can squeeze the ball into the tight end before No. 10 can get there, and it looks like he considers it by rearing back to throw. However, that’s a risky decision since the defender’s momentum is taking him into the passing lane for a potential PBU or even a pick-six. So, Mendoza wisely pulls the ball down and starts to scramble.\n\nThe quarterback’s subpar change of direction skills do show up, as he takes a couple of gather steps around the 40-yard-line to pivot up the field. But once he gets north and south, his ability to read blocks and find rushing lanes comes into play. Mendoza eventually locates an opening and dives forward to pick up the first down, keeping the drive alive.\n\n\nGood play call from Bama to take away the short routes on 3rd & 3, but Fernando Mendoza uses his legs to pick up the 1st anyway<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ZUAQyAtgU1\">pic.twitter.com/ZUAQyAtgU1</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079617935900115013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis next clip is pretty similar to the last one; it’s just a different pre-snap look and a designed quarterback run on third and three.\n\nGranted, this is an RPO, as all the receivers are running routes instead of run blocking. The decision for the quarterback likely comes down to two factors: how many defenders are in the box, and what the right (from the defense’s perspective) edge defender does. So, with Alabama in a six-man box and the edge (who it looks like Mendoza is reading) dropping into coverage, the correct read is for the quarterback to keep the ball and run.\n\nHe starts to press toward the wide side of the field since the interior gaps/lanes are pretty congested with the defensive line slating and getting penetration. However, with his eyes on the other side of the field, Mendoza is late to see the SAM linebacker blitzing off the other edge. Also, since the right tackle has to pass off the defensive end and make sure the guard has control of the end, the linebacker penetrates the backfield unblocked.\n\nLuckily, Mendoza recognizes the blitz before it’s too late and pivots toward cutting upfield. That action also sets up the other linebacker and helps make the running back/lead blocker’s block easier, allowing the running back to seal the backer outside. \n\nBut what makes this run really impressive is how the quarterback navigates the traffic in the backfield and squeezes through a very narrow rushing lane (see the end zone view above) to move the sticks on third down, again. That’s the result of impressive vision and a good job of setting up a second-level defender.\n\n\n3rd and long facing Cover 0, Fernando Mendoza puts it up in the end zone for Charlie Becker to go up and get it <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/TIN4F4deil\">pic.twitter.com/TIN4F4deil</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079628329611915498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe’re moving on to the passing game but sticking with third-down situations, as the No. 1 pick was money on money downs against the Tide.\n\nSomething he does well when throwing into the end zone is putting the ball up high but still in a spot where the receiver can get to it. Typically, that’s to beat tight coverage. While that’s not the case here since Charlie Becker has plenty of separation on the post route, Mendoza is facing some pressure in the pocket with the Cover 0 call from Alabama and the running back holding on for dear life against the blitzing linebacker.\n\nSo, the quarterback does have to put some air on the pass to prevent the ball from getting tipped at the line of scrimmage. That makes the catch more difficult for Becker, but the trajectory is still well within his reach to turn third down into a touchdown. Even if the defensive back had tight coverage or undercut the route, this still would be six points with where the ball was placed. \n\n\n3rd and 1, nice ball from Fernando Mendoza for 6<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/P89hokPvJq\">pic.twitter.com/P89hokPvJq</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079633474030604503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nRinse and repeat, as this is a pretty similar rep to the one we just dove into.\n\nIt’s third down again; it’s just third and short this time. Indiana appears to be expecting Cover 0 or at least a blitz from Alabama by using heavy personnel with the extra offensive lineman in the game at tight end while dialing up a pass with max protection and a two-man route. \n\nThe offense doesn’t get the exact look they were expecting from the defense with just a five-man rush where one line of scrimmage linebacker drops into coverage and one off-ball linebacker blitzes off the edge, but the Hoosiers still have the upper hand with the play call. \n\nThe Tide are in quarters, which essentially turns into Cover 0 without the blitz since the extra offensive lineman—who is ineligible because linemen can’t report as eligible in college and the outside receiver covers him up—can account for the extra pass-rusher. \n\nAlso, especially with the running back and other/eligible tight end on the same side of the formation as the receivers, there is no eligible receiver on the ride side (offense’s perspective) of the field. However, Bama has three defenders in coverage on that side, all of whom end up covering nothing but grass. On top of that, the back and eligible tight end are involved in the pass protection call, forcing the strong safety (No. 18) to bracket the slot receiver with the nickel corner.\n\nAll of that sets up for a one-on-one matchup with Elijah Sarratt against a corner with no safety help at the bottom of the screen. Mendoza immediately takes his eyes to that. Once he sees Sarratt get even with the corner, he lets the ball go and drops a beautiful pass with a great trajectory—high but still catchable—for another touchdown. It’s hard to find a pass to a go route into the end zone that is placed any better than that. \n\n\nAnother 3rd down and a beautiful throw on the run from Fernando Mendoza<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cZAAutddtl\">pic.twitter.com/cZAAutddtl</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079645054201938399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe’re shifting gears here to end with a couple of throws that likely caught Klint Kubiak’s eye. This first one comes on, you guessed it, third down!\n\nKubiak likes to dial up bootlegs to give quarterbacks an easy/designed escape from pressure, which is exactly what Indiana is doing against another double-mug look and Cover 0 call from Alabama. That gives all three wide receivers in the route concept one-on-one matchups, including Cooper in the slot. \n\nCooper is running a pylon route—a staple in Kubiak’s playbook—where he gives a hard inside release off the line of scrimmage to sell a vertical or seam route before breaking toward the sideline at a roughly 45-degree angle. The release gets the nickel cornerback to open his hips to the middle of the field, which puts the corner in a bad position to cover Cooper.\n\nMeanwhile, Mendoza starts his read with the outside receiver, who also ends up getting open. However, he shifts his eyes to Cooper and immediately recognizes that the nickel is in a bad position to cover the pylon route. So, Mendoza lets the ball go right as Cooper gets into his break, throwing a perfect pass on the run by hitting the receiver in stride for an explosive play. \n\nAs a result, what looked like a promising drive for the defense, with the offense facing a third-and-long in their territory, becomes another scoring opportunity.\n\n\nFernando Mendoza, under center!!<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/njnzrFdfrd\">pic.twitter.com/njnzrFdfrd</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079653756757848478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nTo be honest, this last clip is included because it’s a throw from under center, which is one of the biggest concerns with the No. 1 pick’s transition to the NFL. Obviously, he has to prove it on a bigger sample size, and this throw was pretty easy since both receivers are open. Mendoza just had to pick one and not choke on the pass attempt. 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According to them, he has done everything he has needed to do this off-season to prepare and get healthy, but when asked about what his message has been to Kyler Gordon, Ben Johnson succinctly said: “Get healthy.”\n\nA healthy Kyler goes a long way for this team. But your best ability is availability, so it remains to be seen if he sees out his recently inked contract just a year ago.\n\nJoining Kyler on PUP are TJ Edwards, Elijah Hicks, Keyshaun Elliott, and Montez Sweat, but none of them are expected to be long-term. \n\nFor more on the Bears’ roster moves today, you can <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119598/chicago-bears-make-2-more-roster-moves-montez-sweat-elijah-hicks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119598/chicago-bears-make-2-more-roster-moves-montez-sweat-elijah-hicks\">click here</a>.\n\nDarnell Wright\n\nThe young stalwart at RT was also discussed today, specifically regarding his contract extension. According to Poles, that is something they are working on and they have a “window of time” they are focused on getting it done. But it remains to be seen if the window is now. \n\nWith Vikings RT Brian O’Neill signing a lucrative contract to open up camp in Minnesota, there is now a reasonable floor for Wright’s next deal. \n\n4 years $96million\n\nWhile Poles “doesn’t want any distractions” regarding the contract and dragging it on into the season, he also said Wright “is a guy we want here for a while.” So hopefully we hear some news in the coming days or weeks for one of the best tackles in the league remaining in Chicago. \n\n\n\nLeft Tackle Competition\n\nI found it noteworthy to hear both Poles and Ben to highlight this position and how each player is looking healthy and ready to compete. Loved the mention of Theo Benedet as a player to watch and how Jedrick Wills has gained double digit lean mass weight. Braxton is the healthiest he’s been since his rookie season and seems to be the frontrunner but some encouraging update on Ozzy and even a positive mention of Kiran. \n\nCenter Competition\n\nIt sounds like Garret Bradbury will not be given the job to start the season. While he obviously has a leg up from an experience standpoint, rookie Logan Jones will have every opportunity to compete for the starting gig. Poles touted the “knowledge and wisdom, especially with a young QB behind him” in regards to Bradbury, but the “hunger” of Jones will be something to watch. I will add his athleticism and headiness for a young player. \n\nMiscellaneous \n\n\nThoughts and prayers for former Bears OC Eric Bieniemy and his wife Mia as she is in stable condition following a tragic shooting. \n\n\n\nHats off to the Bears camp crew for preparing for camp. 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Attached the tier breakdown for you guys to agree with, disagree with, scream about, you know the drill. would love to get some good feedback and sharpen the ole ranks ahead of August. some big thoughts: Gibbs > Bijan because Lions > Falcons scoring upside and it doesn\'t seem particularly close Comfortable with CMC 1.05. had more PPR points from receiving than Saquon did period last season!!! Tier 3 feels VERY important to get correct. I\'ve been calling it the \"The Great Wall of RBs\" at the 1-2 turn Man, I know Breece Hall and Jeremiyah Love are really good at football ... is it okay to not want dudes from potentially two of the bottom-five-ish offenses in the NFL INSIDE THE FIRST THREE ROUNDS? I know Jeanty + Achane apply too -- a bit more confident in them getting enough targets to make up for it I believe in Bhayshul Tuten and I don\'t care who knows!!! David Montgomery gives me dead zone RB vibes mannnnn Out of all the ambiguous/muddled RB3 situations: Gimme the Steelers backs. Have studied old QBs and last 10 years 15/20 QBs 38+ years old ranked top-8 in RB targets. Rodgers is old and wants to get the ball out as quick as possible. Helped Steelers RBs as a whole score more PPR points than anyone outside of SF, DET, and ATL last season!! really hope Jonathon Brooks is still so affordable by this time next month, but I kinda doubt he will be Rachaad White in the 2024 Ekeler+ role I\'m very skeptical of RJ Harvey. Was bad last season, brought back Dobbins to seemingly (again) lead the backfield, except this time I\'m less confident of a handcuff-workhorse role being there with Coleman being very adept short-yardage and even in the passing game I think ETN/Kamara is far closer to 60/40 or even 55/45 than most are picking up https://preview.redd.it/t3tsrt7el1gh1.png?width=889&format=png&auto=webp&s=34f5cac855e634391d421a5b23b6e78fb39ebde8 big thoughts: submitted by /u/ihartitz20 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2451:\"What\'s up reddit fam -- keeping on keeping on with tier week looking at all things RBs! Attached the tier breakdown for you guys to agree with, disagree with, scream about, you know the drill. would love to get some good feedback and sharpen the ole ranks ahead of August. some big thoughts: Gibbs > Bijan because Lions > Falcons scoring upside and it doesn\'t seem particularly close Comfortable with CMC 1.05. had more PPR points from receiving than Saquon did period last season!!! Tier 3 feels VERY important to get correct. I\'ve been calling it the \"The Great Wall of RBs\" at the 1-2 turn Man, I know Breece Hall and Jeremiyah Love are really good at football ... is it okay to not want dudes from potentially two of the bottom-five-ish offenses in the NFL INSIDE THE FIRST THREE ROUNDS? I know Jeanty + Achane apply too -- a bit more confident in them getting enough targets to make up for it I believe in Bhayshul Tuten and I don\'t care who knows!!! David Montgomery gives me dead zone RB vibes mannnnn Out of all the ambiguous/muddled RB3 situations: Gimme the Steelers backs. Have studied old QBs and last 10 years 15/20 QBs 38+ years old ranked top-8 in RB targets. Rodgers is old and wants to get the ball out as quick as possible. Helped Steelers RBs as a whole score more PPR points than anyone outside of SF, DET, and ATL last season!! really hope Jonathon Brooks is still so affordable by this time next month, but I kinda doubt he will be Rachaad White in the 2024 Ekeler+ role I\'m very skeptical of RJ Harvey. Was bad last season, brought back Dobbins to seemingly (again) lead the backfield, except this time I\'m less confident of a handcuff-workhorse role being there with Coleman being very adept short-yardage and even in the passing game I think ETN/Kamara is far closer to 60/40 or even 55/45 than most are picking up <a href=\"https://preview.redd.it/t3tsrt7el1gh1.png?width=889&format=png&auto=webp&s=34f5cac855e634391d421a5b23b6e78fb39ebde8\">https://preview.redd.it/t3tsrt7el1gh1.png?width=889&format=png&auto=webp&s=34f5cac855e634391d421a5b23b6e78fb39ebde8</a> big thoughts: submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/ihartitz20\"> /u/ihartitz20 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9c5xc/ian_hartitz_running_back_tiers/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v9c5xc/ian_hartitz_running_back_tiers/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785274916;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:9:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8155;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Breece Hall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11583;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"David Montgomery\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12489;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"RJ Harvey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12490;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bhayshul Tuten\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:8;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1788;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"164f1629b27b23ac4662b85845981e8e\";s:5:\"title\";s:37:\"Packers put Micah Parsons on PUP list\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/packers-put-micah-parsons-on-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:195:\"Micah Parsons was not part of the initial batch of Packers players to land on the teams physically unable to perform list, but word was that the move was coming on Tuesday and it is now official.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2316:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_lambeau_260728\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"265932\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_lambeau_260728\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_lambeau_260728\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Green Bay Packers\",\"title\": \"Policy: GB won’t sell naming rights to Lambeau\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/ed-policy-says-green-bay-packers-wont-sell-naming-rights-to-lambeau-field\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-28T13:00:43Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Micah Parsons was not part of the initial batch of Packers players to land on the teams physically unable to perform list, but word was that the move was coming on Tuesday and it is now official. The NFL\'s daily transaction report shows that the defensive end has been moved to the list along with offensive tackle Brant Banks, long snapper Matt Orzech, defensive end Jordon Riley, and defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse. The Packers also signed kicker Lenny Krieg and tight end Thomas Yassmin. Defensive tackle Dante Barnett and kicker Lucas Havrisik were waived to round out the day\'s moves. Parsons is not expected to be ready to return from his torn ACL until October at the earliest. He can move to the reserve version of the PUP list at the cut to 53 players, which would keep him out at least four games. 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Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the 49ers are signing defensive end KJ Henry after he had a workout at […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2252:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 14: Cleveland Browns defensive end KJ Henry (52) is shown during the joint training camp session between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cleveland Browns on August 14th, 2025 at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nHaving had an injury scare on the defensive line early in training camp when Romello Height was carted off with cramps, the 49ers have made a move to boost their pass rush options off the edge.\n\nPer NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the 49ers are signing defensive end KJ Henry after he had a workout at the team’s facility.\n\nHenry, a fifth-round pick of the Commanders in 2023, was most recently with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the spring having bounced around the league over his first three seasons in the league.\n\nHaving tallied 13.5 sacks and 28.5 tackles for loss over a five-season career with Clemson that saw him display intriguing the lateral quickness to win to the tackle’s inside shoulder and the flexibility to bend around the edge, Henry has struggled to make those skills translate to the next level.\n\nHe had 1.5 sacks in his first and only season with the Commanders and has never topped that number across spells with the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns.\n\nThe 49ers have previously shown interest in Henry, having had a Zoom interview with him prior to the 2023 draft.\n\nHenry’s signing means the Niners now have 10 defensive ends on the roster and he likely faces an uphill battle to make the team, with Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Height, Keion White all locks for the 53 and Sam Okuayinonu a strong bet to join them.\n\nBut there is value in making low-risk bets on players experienced players that have previously displayed enticing physical gifts. 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On Tuesday, the team added five more players […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2524:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 14: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers defends during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84105/packers-place-6-players-on-injury-lists\">placed six players on injury lists on Monday</a>: running back Chris Brooks (non-football injury list), tight end Tucker Kraft (physically unable to perform), tight end Luke Musgrave (PUP), left guard Aaron Banks (PUP), defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (PUP) and cornerback Kamal Hadden (PUP). On Tuesday, the team added five more players to the list, including two we expected — edge rusher Micah Parsons (PUP, torn ACL) and defensive lineman Jordon Riley (PUP, torn Achilles).\n\nThe other three players were surprises: tackle Brant Banks (PUP), defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (PUP) and long snapper Matt Orzech (PUP). Notably, Orzech is the only long snapper on the team, meaning that the Packers will presumably be without one until he returns or another player is signed. Green Bay officially starts training camp practices on Wednesday, so keep an eye out for some potential action there.\n\nAs a reminder, the PUP list doesn’t come with any timeline designation. A player can be placed on the PUP list upon reporting to camp but can be taken off as early as the first practice. The same is true for NFI players, which currently only applies to Chris Brooks.\n\nThe good news here: right tackle Zach Tom and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt are full go for training camp. It’s a bit of a surprise that Hadden isn’t ready to return to the field yet, considering that he said his recovery was going to be a four- to five-month process back in January. It was already assumed that Kraft was going to miss the first week or two of camp, so there’s no major worry there. Parsons will miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season (as the team has stated he’s starting the 2026 campaign on the regular-season PUP list), and Riley is unlikely to contribute in 2026.\n\nSo far, we have no word on the injuries to Musgrave, Banks, the other Banks, Hargrave, Stackhouse or Orzech. 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After missing last year with a significant knee injury, this is excellent news.”\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9bfmp/ian_rapoport_rapsheet_the_texans_released_their/\";s:11:\"description\";s:50:\" submitted by /u/thomp94 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:321:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/thomp94\"> /u/thomp94 </a> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/2082212567317876798?s=46&t=_qFJbQ2eIKvWwGFYylLTtw\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v9bfmp/ian_rapoport_rapsheet_the_texans_released_their/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785273284;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9502;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Tank Dell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1795;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a2a4b36f1706c6583aa80d2c654c3e63\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Seahawks Reacts Survey: The Jalen Milroe question\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-discussion/171155/seahawks-reacts-survey-jalen-milroe-question\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Seattle Seahawks don’t have a starting quarterback debate right now. What a relief to finally […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2672:\"\n\n\n \n RENTON, WASHINGTON - JULY 25: Jalen Milroe #6 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on July 25, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\n\n\nThe Seattle Seahawks don’t have a starting quarterback debate right now. What a relief to finally say that after enduring “Geno Smith vs. Drew Lock and “Can Sam Howell be the guy?” in those first three post-Russell Wilson seasons. This is Sam Darnold’s team until further notice. \n\nBut this week’s Seahawks Reacts survey question and poll is all about second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe, whose rookie season intrigue fizzled out by Week 5 after an ill-fated option play led to a turnover. The former Alabama star was restricted to third-team offense throughout training camp and preseason, slotting in as the third-string quarterback behind Darnold and Drew Lock. \n\nSam Darnold’s continued success lessens the quarterback worries for now, but it’s still fair to wonder how Milroe’s development will come along. Is he somehow going to make enough strides to be QB2 over veteran Drew Lock and his expiring contract? Or will he once again be QB3 and subject to some healthy scratches? Could he be QB3 but still feature in the offense more often? Worst case scenario (for him): Is his Seahawks tenure already in jeopardy?\n\nVote in the poll below! What lies ahead for Milroe entering Week 1? Note that “starting QB” is not an option because we live in the real world and it would take extraordinary circumstances for him to earn the starting spot this year.\n\nCheck back at the end of the week for the full results!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=fieldgulls&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fieldgulls.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785273188;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Seattle Seahawks Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12510;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Milroe\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1796;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a521b99a7cf4f3b10e4647be08f7ca83\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Jaylin Noel: Lands on non-football injury list\";s:4:\"link\";s:59:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/jaylin-noel-18555\";s:11:\"description\";s:190:\"Noel (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Texans on Tuesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:190:\"Noel (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Texans on Tuesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785273180;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12536;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaylin Noel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1797;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"30ad7e1157dcd2d4156b081627a042eb\";s:5:\"title\";s:38:\"Chicago Bears make 2 more roster moves\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-injuries/119598/chicago-bears-make-2-more-roster-moves-montez-sweat-elijah-hicks\";s:11:\"description\";s:350:\"The Chicago Bears opened training camp today, and with everyone reporting to Halas Hall, they made two more roster moves by placing defensive end Montez Sweat on the Active/Non-Football Illness list and safety Elijah Hicks on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. Sweat joins linebacker T.J. Edwards on the NFI list, and much like T.J., […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1562:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 4: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears gets set during the second half of the NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Solider Field on January 4, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears opened training camp today, and with everyone reporting to Halas Hall, they made two more roster moves by placing defensive end Montez Sweat on the Active/Non-Football Illness list and safety Elijah Hicks on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.\n\nSweat joins linebacker T.J. Edwards on the NFI list, and much like T.J., Sweat’s stay isn’t expected to be long. Earlier today, general manager Ryan Poles said Edwards injured his calf during offseason training and is expected back soon, calling it “nothing major.” Sweat’s illness is expected to keep him away for a few days.\n\nHicks reported some shin discomfort when reporting, so his start to camp will be delayed a bit. He joins nickelback Kyler Gordon, linebackers Keyshaun Elliott and Noah Sewell, offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, and defensive lineman Shemar Turner on the PUP list.\n\nPoles said Gordon spent the entire offseason at Halas Hall to make sure he was ready, but there has been a “delay” in his recovery. This latest issue is with this calf, and there is no timetable to return. \n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785272887;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Injuries\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6124;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Montez Sweat\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5960;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"T.J. Edwards\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1798;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f3847cacc329aaf451b7828a179686c8\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: WR Denzel Mims\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210991/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-denzel-mims\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"It wasn’t that long ago that Denzel Mims was a more highly-regarded WR prospect than George Pickens. Their careers have gone very different directions, with Pickens playing 2026 on the franchise tag and Mims coming off a two-year stint in the UFL. While likely not to the same degree, can the Cowboys help Mims’ career […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16995:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 19: Denzel Mims #11 of St. Louis BattleHawks warms up prior to the game against the Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/UFL/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt wasn’t that long ago that Denzel Mims was a more highly-regarded WR prospect than George Pickens. Their careers have gone very different directions, with Pickens playing 2026 on the franchise tag and Mims coming off a two-year stint in the UFL. While likely not to the same degree, can the Cowboys help Mims’ career as they did Pickens’ last year?\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 4* Acquired by: Free agency (2026)\n\nMims was a second-round pick by the Jets in 2020, part of a loaded WR class that included CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Brandon Aiyuk, Jerry Jeudy, and several others who’ve found steady, contributing roles in the NFL. But on top of entering the league during COVID, which that entire class had to overcome, Mims also missed most of his rookie training camp to injury. He didn’t play until Week 7, but still had what ended up being his most productive season with 23 catches for 357 yards in nine games.\n\nIn Mims’ second season, the Jets went from offensive-minded head coach Adam Gase to Robert Saleh, who brought in Matt LaFleur as a new offensive coordinator. This regime change, plus his own issues, hurt Mims’ development and footing with the team. He went from eight starts as a rookie to just three in 2021. Mims requested a trade ahead of the 2022 seasons but was denied, and again was limited to a minor role in the WR rotation.\n\nThe Jets did finally trade him away in the 2023 offseason to the Lions, but he was waived/injured by Detroit midway through the preseason. He spent about two months on the Steelers’ practice squad but didn’t make it to their training camp the following year. The Jaguars gave him a look during their camp in 2024, but released him before final cuts.\n\nWithout an NFL job, Mims started working in the UFL. He spent 2025 with the St. Louis Battlehawks and this past spring with the Dallas Renegades. He only had 11 catches for 110 yards over those two UFL seasons. Still, someone in the Cowboys’ scouting department must have kept tabs on Mims, and he signed with Dallas in mid-June.\n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 1 2026 Cap Hit: $1.15 million\n\nAs the veteran minimum is based on accrued seasons, and not just when you got drafted, Mims’ salary is a little lower than what most 2020 draft picks would be making. But even a fifth- or sixth-year player would only get $1.22 million, so it’s a nominal difference in the grand scheme.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Backup WR Roster Chance: 10%\n\nAfter that damning background section, you may be struggling with why Mims is even here. While Dallas has dabbled with spring league talents before, they’ve generally been league leaders. KaVontae Turpin was the USFL MVP before Dallas signed him, and Brandon Aubrey was its scoring leader. So for Mims, who flamed out of the NFL and then couldn’t even shine in the minors, this opportunity is rather surprising for the now 28-year-old.\n\nBetween the pandemic, injuries, and three years with the Jets, Mims didn’t get an ideal start to his professional career. His primary QBs during that run were Sam Darnold, who was still looking like a bust in 2020, and then two years of Zach Wilson. Mims certainly didn’t help the situation, but a late second-round pick is often more of a dependent than a catalyst.\n\nSomeone in the Cowboys organization must feel that Mims has unrealized potential. If nothing else, he’s still 6’3” and known for being a dangerous redzone target. Last year, Dallas’ offense had no problem getting close to paydirt but struggled at times to finish the job. If Mims can show there’s an NFL player in that big body, perhaps that redzone threat gives him an edge over some of the WR competition.\n\nStill, there’s a lot of competition for the bottom of the depth chart. We’ve been through it several times already: three assured spots for Lamb, Pickens, and Flournoy, then a likely fourth for Turpin. Mims isn’t even the front-runner among the other veterans vying for work: Jonathan Mingo or Marquez Valdes-Scantling is right now. Then you have all of the young prospects: Anthony Smith, Traeshon Holden, Jordan Hudson, and others. Mims has to be shockingly good to beat out the experienced guys and the youth, especially if Dallas only keeps one more WR on the roster.\n\nAll that said, Mims isn’t here because he won a raffle or a reality show. Someone decided that this 28-year-old backup from the UFL was worth one of Dallas’ 91 spots for training camp. Will Mims make that person look really smart, or will this be the last gasp of his NFL dream?\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\">K Brandon Aubrey</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">S Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210989\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210989\">DT Jonathan Bullard</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\">CB Caelen Carson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210684\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210684\">DB Zion Childress</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\">DT Kenny Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\">DT Tommy Dunn</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\">CB Cobie Durant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205227/2026-roster-rundown-edge-donovan-ezeiruaku\">OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\">TE Princeton Fant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204926\">TE Jake Ferguson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\">WR Ryan Flournoy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\">OT Tyler Guyton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\">WR Tyler Johnson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204459/2026-roster-guard-trevor-keegan-backup-competition\">G Trevor Keegan</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\">CB Derion Kendrick</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\">WR CeeDee Lamb</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\">OLB Isaiah Land</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\">OLB Marist Liufau</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\">S P.J. 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The Jets picked him in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.\n\n2026 will be a success if: Cooper has a quality developmental season on the practice field and looks primed to take over the starting left guard spot in 2027. There are certain positions where you frequently see good teams find and develop late round gems. Guard is one of them. If the Jets are able to use this season turning Cooper into a starting caliber player, they will be able to save $5 million in a year moving on from Dylan Parham. Little moves like those are what make successful franchises successful.\n\nOf course the odds are against any individual late round pick from hitting, but if the Jets are going to turn it around they need more than just a few extra early picks and excess cap space. 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But according to head coach Sean McVay, Donald\'s decision isn\'t coming soon. \"Here’s what I’ll tell you, we’ve kept in contact,\" McVay said in his Tuesday press conference. \"He’s feeling good. His training is going really well. But <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8uCZnJmQzs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no new news on the front of any imminent decision</a> on whether he’s going to play or not.\"As to where that training is taking place, McVay claimed he wasn\'t sure whether or not Donald is using the Rams\' facility in Woodland Hills, as the team is conducting training camp 25 miles south at Loyola Marymount University. \"There’s nobody at the Rams facility right now. Maybe <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-aaron-donald-works-out-at-rams-facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMZ knows the answer to that</a>,\" McVay said, tongue-in-cheek. 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RB Jordan James wasn’t seen during the second portion of Monday’s session, but it is unclear whether it was due to an injury, and the team breathed a sigh of relief as rookie EDGE Romello Height was carted off before the official diagnosis of cramps was announced. \n\nHere are three notes from day two of 49ers training camp\n\nStribling has a golden opportunity to gain reps\n\nEven before Kirk’s injury, it felt as if the 49ers were pushing rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling into the third receiver role, at the very least. Now, with Kirk set to miss valuable practice time, Stribling has a chance to put a stranglehold on his role with very little competition. 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He’s also the lone Cleveland under-25 player to make <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/all-under-25-team-drake-maye-abdul-carter-among-nfl-s-ascending-young-players-entering-2026-season\">The NFL Network’s “All-NFL team” of young players</a>:\n\n\nA former walk-on at UCLA, Schwesinger has routinely overcome long odds to find success on the gridiron. He arrived in Cleveland without much of a national reputation but quickly won the hearts of Browns fans with his relentless motor, which saw him tally 156 tackles (11 for loss), nine QB hits, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions in 16 games. Schwesinger proved himself as a versatile, athletic, three-down linebacker capable of leading a defense by example, then earned a permanent place in Browns lore with his performance in a Week 17 win over the rival Steelers, a 13-6 triumph that leaned heavily on Cleveland’s defense and required Schwesinger to play through an obvious injury before calling it a season shortly after the victory. 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Thomas had 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns after being drafted in the first round in 2024, but his second season halted all talk of him jumping right to the top of the list of NFL wideouts. Thomas caught less than half of the balls thrown his way and he was credited with 10 drops en route to 48 catches for 707 yards and two touchdowns. The drop in production led to trade chatter this offseason, but the Jaguars were quick to shut it down and call Thomas a big part of their plans for 2026. That talk and other doubts about his upside still found their way to Thomas and he credits a conversation with his father for putting him in the right mindset to bounce back.“We heard everything that was going on, all that, but he just told me, ‘Come out here <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://apnews.com/article/jaguars-brian-thomas-jr-a891a57fd31ab7f1ab085b4a6bff410f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and be undeniable</a>,’” Thomas said, via Mark Lane of the Associated Press. “That’s just something I live by every day. I want to be undeniable.”Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington stepped up as the team\'s most reliable wideouts during a 13-4 season, so Jacksonville has a full deck of options in the passing game. 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In Part Two, Femi tests criticism of Jackson’s play against the film and data and resets the remaining goalpost where it belongs: the Super Bowl. In December 2023, Fox Sports […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8960:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Lamar Jackson of Louisville poses after being picked #32 overall by the Baltimore Ravens during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome back to former Raven Femi Ayanbadejo’s four-part series on Lamar Jackson. <a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-analysis/83418/from-a-former-raven-why-the-goalposts-keep-moving-on-lamar-jackson\">Part One</a> examined why the narrative surrounding the two-time MVP requires a reset. In Part Two, Femi tests criticism of Jackson’s play against the film and data and resets the remaining goalpost where it belongs: the Super Bowl. \n\nIn December 2023, Fox Sports Radio host Monse Bolanos argued that Jackson did not deserve the MVP. “I want my quarterbacks to be quarterbacky,” she said. “To me, Lamar Jackson’s just a great athlete.” \n\nThe backlash was swift. ‘Quarterbacky’ became somewhat of a rallying cry for the Ravens in press conferences and social media posts. Ray Lewis and LeBron James clowned the take. Jackson, as always, did his talking on the field, throwing five touchdowns and recording the third perfect passer rating of his career. \n\nThe word exposed a framing that has followed Jackson since before he was drafted: the tendency to strip him of intellectual credit and reduce him to his physical gifts. When another quarterback escapes pressure, it is called creativity or processing. When Jackson does it, the play is often described as instinct, as though elite cognition and elite athleticism cannot occupy the same body. \n\nJackson is the “and.” Instinct and intellect. Improvisation and structure. Creativity and discipline. \n\nThe Common-Denominator Argument \n\nThis past June, Emmanuel Acho argued that Baltimore had again changed coordinators while its postseason results remained the same, making Jackson the common denominator. \n\nThe phrase sounds conclusive, but it confuses continuity with causation. Jackson is a common denominator, but not the only one. Identifying him as present in every loss does not establish how much responsibility he carries for each one. As the face of the franchise, he takes blame for the team’s shortcomings without a full accounting of his actual responsibility for each. \n\nWhen it comes to coordinators, Jackson is actually the common denominator of success. In Greg Roman’s first full season as OC, he led the Ravens to the No. 1 seed in the AFC and earned a unanimous MVP. After Todd Monken was hired in 2023, he repeated the feat (with 49 of 50 MVP votes).\n\nThose offenses were not identical. Roman emphasized the zone-read game and a record-setting rushing attack. Monken expanded the route tree, spacing, progression game, and Jackson’s responsibility as a passer, even while Baltimore remained committed to the run. Jackson thrived in both systems – better yet, both systems thrived because of Jackson.\n\nThe playoffs require a more exact audit. In his first two losses to the Chargers (2018) and the Titans (2019), Jackson’s late production did not erase slow starts, turnovers, and missed opportunities. His pick-six against the Bills in 2020 was decisive. And though Baltimore’s abandonment of the run is partially to blame for the heartbreaking 2023 AFC Championship loss to the Chiefs, Jackson also pressed, held the ball, and threw a costly end-zone interception. Those are not imaginary failures. They belong in his evaluation. \n\nOther losses require shared attribution. Protection, play selection, penalties, drops, fumbles by teammates, and defensive performance also shape elimination games. “Common denominator” is a starting question, not a completed analysis. The responsible conclusion is that Jackson has contributed materially to several playoff losses without being the sole explanation for Baltimore’s postseason record.\n\nWhat the Regular-Season Record Shows \n\nJackson ended the 2025 season tied with Aaron Rodgers for the highest qualifying career passer rating in NFL history at 102.2. In 2024, he produced a 119.6 passer rating from the pocket. He shares the record of four qualifying perfect-passer-rating games with Peyton Manning and Ben Roethlisberger. He is the first quarterback to throw at least 40 touchdown passes with fewer than five interceptions in a season. \n\nIn other words, his passing production is not simply the byproduct of scrambling. In Jackson’s 2019 MVP season, 25 of his 36 touchdown passes came from the pocket. Warren Sharp’s charting showed Jackson leading quarterbacks from the start of 2024 in touchdown passes traveling more than 10 yards through the air, while also ranking first in red-zone passing efficiency and EPA per attempt on throws released within 2.5 seconds over the same period. \n\nFilm provides the mechanism behind the numbers. Jackson manipulates second-level defenders with his eyes and legs, resets throwing platforms without surrendering vision downfield, and turns simulated pressure into favorable space. Under Monken, he showed greater patience through full-field concepts and more willingness to win from inside the structure. His mobility changes coverage rules, but exploiting the resulting leverage still requires recognition, timing, and accuracy. Athletic stress creates the question. Quarterback play supplies the answer. \n\nThat distinction matters when commentators treat the effect of Jackson’s legs as evidence against his passing. A quarterback does not lose intellectual credit because one elite trait creates opportunities for another. Every great player forces defenses to overreact to what he does best. \n\nDurability in Context \n\nJoe Burrow is an exceptional quarterback and belongs in any discussion of the league’s elite. Durability, however, is part of quarterback value. From his 2020 debut through the 2025 regular season, Burrow missed roughly one-third of Cincinnati’s games because of injury. Jackson missed less than 10 percent of Baltimore’s regular-season games because of injury over his career through 2025 and has not undergone surgery. \n\nThis comparison does not diminish Burrow. It demonstrates how selectively availability enters quarterback debates. Jackson’s open-field style is regularly presented as a durability liability even though his actual injury history has been less severe than that of several celebrated pocket passers. \n\nWhere the Criticism Is Valid \n\nJackson’s postseason record is 3-5. His postseason passer rating is 84.6, far below his regular-season standard. Across eight playoff games, he has thrown 10 touchdown passes and seven interceptions, taken 29 sacks, and committed additional fumbles. The exact fumble total varies by statistical classification, but the conclusion does not: his elimination-game ball security has been materially worse than his regular-season norm. \n\nThe performance is not static. In his four most recent playoff games through the 2024 season, Jackson completed 70 percent of his passes, produced seven passing touchdowns against two interceptions, and posted two of the best postseason performances of his career. That improvement matters. So does the fact that Baltimore did not finish the job. \n\nThe fairest critique is specific: Jackson has sometimes pressed when the game turned against Baltimore, held the ball while searching for an explosive answer, and exposed the offense to sacks or turnovers. The coaching staff has compounded that problem by departing from its identity in critical moments. Both can be true. Accountability does not require assigning every failure to one person. It requires identifying what that person controlled. \n\nJackson does not need to prove that he can play quarterback, win from the pocket, master different systems, or produce historically efficient seasons. 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The Pro Bowl wide receiver signed a one-year, fully guaranteed $27.3 million franchise tag on April 29.He is scheduled to become a free agent in March.\"He\'s a valued part of our aspirations and potential success,\" Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday at his training camp news conference. \"The combination that he has with the other talent on the team I think will make you feel pretty positive about what we\'ve got a chance to do. That with the way we have worked this out is the way it fit. I\'m proud that he will work it that way. I\'m proud that he will. I hope he comes out here and is the most prolific, successful receiver in the NFL this year. Now, how would you like to be a free agent with his credentials and step out there and have a year like that. So, I wish all of that, because if that happens, that was good for us. We did it the way we thought it was best for everybody concerned.\"Jones said Pickens\' desire for a life-changing long-term contract and the Cowboys\' desire to push the can down the road, so to speak, is not \"uncommon tension\" in the NFL.The Steelers traded Pickens to the Cowboys for a third-round pick last year and Pickens had a career year, with 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. With another season like last season, Pickens is likely to become one of the — if not THE — highest-paid players at his position. The Cowboys are not ruling out keeping Pickens beyond this season despite what he might cost.\"This can be a very win-win thing that we\'ve done here, us, George and George being on the team,\" Jones said. \"Make no mistake about it, George could be a Cowboy for the rest of his career and that would be a long time. Make no mistake about it. 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One of the biggest questions from the Raiders’ OTAs and minicamp sessions is centered around the health and availability of <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135282/former-raider-gerald-mccoy-says-crosby-is-a-little-pissed-off\">defensive end Maxx Crosby</a> and cornerback Jermod McCoy. Head coach Klint Kubiak provided updates on Crosby’s and McCoy’s statuses, stating that “everyone’s going to be practicing [on Wednesday].”\n\n\n“The plan is to get [McCoy] reps early and see how he responds in his recovery,” Kubiak explained. “It’s a moving target with him. He’s a guy that worked extremely hard and has been dedicated to the program that we’ve put in front of him. But Jermod hasn’t played football in a year and we’re aware of that. 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Everyone being together in a tighter compound just seems to be a recipe for deals to get done, and the subject of a particular one coming together came up.\n\nStephen Jones noted that the Cowboys have held discussions with Quinnen Williams’ agent about the process of a hypothetical extension. He noted before he said that the team is quite invested in Williams which is the case as they executed a trade deadline deal to acquire him last season.\n\nOn some level this gives Williams a bit of leverage. His representation knows that the Cowboys traded what they did for him so they are pot committed on some level. It doesn’t help that the defensive tackle market is on the rise at the moment, consider that about an hour before Stephen said this that <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2082149239660884094?s=20\">the Philadelphia Eagles gave Jalen Carter a four-year, $152M extension</a>. That is the new going rate.\n\nTraining camp has just begun so perhaps a deal will come together. Williams is the only player of note who the Cowboys have to work with on something like this at the moment, keep in mind that George Pickens is playing on the franchise tag and as we are past the July 15th the team and he can literally not negotiate a new deal until the season is over.\n\nWould you pay Quinnen Williams the new going rate? 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But I want Fernando and I want Aidan to push him.\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v98569/klint_kubiak_on_raiders_qb_competition_when_we_go/\";s:11:\"description\";s:51:\" submitted by /u/mvanigan [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:315:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/mvanigan\"> /u/mvanigan </a> <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/nflnewsposter.bsky.social/post/3mrq3iywbkr2e\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v98569/klint_kubiak_on_raiders_qb_competition_when_we_go/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785265967;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1166;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kirk Cousins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1823;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"307d4c262ddf46818d8b8d105ea6d916\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Las Vegas Raiders Summer Scouting: TE Rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/134811/las-vegas-raiders-summer-scouting-te-rankings\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"I broke down the 2027 scouting classes in my early summer scouting series, and the room has a ton of potential with a long list of potential standout players. I broke down the offense and defense in articles and I suggest reading those for a broad aspect of the room. Brock Bowers remains an elite […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9855:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 09: Jamari Johnson #9 of the Oregon Ducks catches a pass for a two-point conversion against D\'Angelo Ponds #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the third quarter in the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nI broke down the 2027 scouting classes in my early summer scouting series, and the room has a ton of potential with a long list of potential standout players. I broke down the <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/131969/summer-scouting-early-look-at-2027-nfl-draft-class-offense\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/131969/summer-scouting-early-look-at-2027-nfl-draft-class-offense\">offense </a>and <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/131962/summer-scouting-early-look-at-2027-nfl-draft-class-defense\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/131962/summer-scouting-early-look-at-2027-nfl-draft-class-defense\">defense</a> in articles and I suggest reading those for a broad aspect of the room. Brock Bowers remains an elite tight end, and arguably the best in the NFL, but the Raiders do have some questions behind Bowers after the 2026 season. Former 2nd rounder Michael Mayer is sent to be a free agent, and with a good season he should be looking at a decent contract as a TE2, blocking specialist. Additionally, Ian Thomas is set to be a free agent and Las Vegas also has former UDFA Carter Runyon, who’s flashed, but it’s likely even with retaining Mayer the Raiders should add another TE. \n\n\n\nThese rankings are extremely early, and they will evolve over not only the summer but the next 8-10 months throughout the season, and into draft season. Some lists will feature 10, 15, 20, or more ranked prospects but I’ll include others on the list below to note.\n\n\n\n\nJamari Johnson, Oregon – 6’5/260, R-So\n\nJohnson was a key focal point of the Ducks offense last year with 32 receptions, 510 yards, and 3 TD after coming over from Louisville. He’s better than Kenyon Sadiq, and in my opinion has a chance to be a better prospect than Bowers. Johnson has absurd movement skills, he’s shown exceptional length, fires off the ball, and Johnson also shows a ton of quickness and movement in his route running. Johnson has fluid hips, he makes his cuts well, and Johnson shows an innate ability to adjust to the ball in the air and come down with tough catches. Where he makes a ton of impact is as a run blocker, where Johnson uses his length and athleticism with good technique, and a ton of lower body power to get off the line of scrimmage and into space. Johnson will need to continue his play as the starter at TE, instead of the supplementary piece, but he has the core traits, athleticism, and technique to be a top 10 pick. \n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Clarke, Temple – 6’6/270, Sr\n\nPete Clarke exploded onto the scene in 2025 with 30 receptions, 483 yards, and 6 TD for Temple. He had the chance to transfer to multiple P4 programs but chose to remain at Temple. He has exceptional size, power, and length, and he’s also relatively new to football after playing at the NFL Academy in London before landing with Temple. Clarke has good movement off the line of scrimmage, his initial quickness is elite, and likely the best in the class where Clarke blocks like an offensive tackle. He has an innate ability to seal the corner, walls off defenders, finishes blocks, and drives his full body through the rep. Clarke’s natural movement excells in the run game, but he can also work as a functional pass protector as well. As a route runner Clark moves well for his size, he sinks his hips, has good initial quickness out of his breaks, and Clarke also does a good job to adjust to the ball in the air, work in YAC situations, and all around can be a very high end TE in the NFL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Corbo, Georgia Tech – 6’5/246, Sr\n\nCorbo is someone to know, and I may be a bit high on his ranking but I have faith. The former Dartmouth standout had 32 receptions, 315 yards, and 7 TD in 2024 then 45/516/4 in 2025. He has great size, incredible length, and he moves well for someone at his size as well. Corbo fires off the line of scrimmage, has a quick second step, and his explosiveness out of cuts is also exceptional which is where Corbo wins. He’s a high end route runner who uses his lower body agility, football IQ, and ability to diagnose coverages/leverage to his advantage. Corbo does a good job coming back tot he ball, has strong hands, and he can win majority of contested catches with good YAC skills as well. Corbo wins a ton in the run game, often off his athleticism but advanced technique, though there’s a question mark on his power profile. Corbo is someone to watch, and he has a chance to be a longtime NFL player, and may project best as an elite TE2. \n\n\n\n\n\nDJ Vonnahme, Iowa – 6’5/240, R-Jr\n\nVonnahme is a former QB, but his ceiling as a TE is truly incredible. A year after logging 29 receptions, 434 yards, and 3 TD, Vonnahme is a high end athlete, has elite physicality to pair with his explosiveness, and he shows advanced receiving skills for his limited experience at the position. Vonnahme does struggle with drops, he’s an average contested catch receiver, and he’ll need to improve as a blocker which is a given due to his limited experience. Vonnahme is a good route runner, who shows flashes of high end traits, and he wins largely off his athletic ability. The Iowa TE does a great job controlling his body, has good movement skills, and he’s powerful while also having top end speed at the position. He may be a 2028 option but Vonnahme has a chance as a first rounder in 2027. \n\n\n\n\n\nTrey’Dez Green, LSU – 6’7/245, R-Jr\n\nWhen you talk about athletes, there’s really no one better than Green. The 6’7, 240 TE wins mainly off his athletic profile, with inconsistencies in his route running, receiving, and he’s an adequate blocker. Green has the size, length, and athleticism to be a top TE in both college and the NFL, but he’ll need to get better in the small technique fashions. Green is likely a big slot, or H-Back TE in the NFL, as he’s an average blocker who doesn’t show a ton of immediate movement, and defenders do get up under his pads easy which pushes him out. As a receiver, he’s fluid, a decent route runner with flashes, and there’s also moments in the YAC game as well. After 33 receptions, 433 yards, and 7 TD, Green is looking for a consistent season to build on, and pivot his name higher. \n\n\n\n\n\nBen Brahmer, Penn State – 6’7/255, R-Jr\n\nBrahmer transferred to Penn State from Iowa State, and there’s a lot of potential in his game. A big player, Brahmer has been a dominant blocker at the Big 12 level, and needs to show so again in the Big 10. He has above average movement skills, but needs to be more consistent as a receiver with flashes of being an above average route runner, though there’s also come questions in his hands which have been up and down. Brahmer is coming off his best sesaon, where he showed a good ability to work the intermediate range, and his natural athleticism shows he has the potential to be a good receiver in the NFL. \n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Rappleyea, Penn State – 6’4/251, Sr\n\nLikely more of a 2028 candidate, but Rappleyea projects to start for Penn State with Brahmer and he has incredible athleticism. He’s played just 17 games in his career, with 13 coming in 2025 where he logged 20 receptions, 190 yards, and 3 touchdowns. \n\n\n\n\n\nBrady Foley, Louisville – 6’6/260, Sr\n\n\n\nDorian Thomas, Cal – 6’4/240, Jr\n\nThomas has bounced around in his career, he transferred to New Mexico in 2025 after spending 2024 at Arizona, before now landing at Cal. Thomas is an incredible athlete, he shows an elite blend of lower body agility, with good hips, ankles, and explosiveness off the line of scrimmage. Thomas does an incredible job after the catch, with good initial movement skills, and natural hip/ankle flexibility that allow him to maneuver past defenders. Additionally, Thomas did show a good ability to snag the ball in tough situations, he attacks out of his frame, and he’ll track the ball as well. Thomas’ biggest concern is as a blocker, where he’s undersized with average length, but does have some flashes using his athleticism to his advantage and can seal outside as a blocker. Thomas only has one real year of production in 2025 with 56 receptions, 560 yards, and four touchdowns but he joins a high octane Cal offense. \n\n\n\n\n\nLawson Luckie, Georgia – 6’4/245, Sr\n\n\n\n\nOther Names to Watch:\n\n\nLuke Reynolds, Virginia Tech – Former Penn St starter, good size. Blocks well w/ upside\n\n\n\nTy Ty Washington, Notre Dame – Elite blocker, good athlete, limited experience \n\n\n\nTerrance Carter Jr, Texas Tech – Exceptional athlete, great in YAC situations. Just 6’1, limited blocker\n\n\n\nGarrett Oakley, Kansas State – Breakout candidate, 6’5/250, high end blocker, receiving skills developing\n\n\n\nChristian Abney, Illinois – Former QB, first season as starter. Missive frame, great length. \n\n\n\nLuke Lindenmeyer, Nebraska \n\n\n\nEli Finley, Louisiana Tech – Good mover in space, blocks well, likely a TE2/3 in the NFL\n\n\n\nCarter Moses, Kansas State – FCS to FBS transfer, blocks exceptionally well, athletic. 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McCarthy is about to heat up. Head coach Kevin O\'Connell told reporters in his Tuesday press conference that Murray and McCarthy will each take reps with the club\'s first-team and second-team offense to begin training camp. O\'Connell also noted that Minnesota has a date in mind to choose the QB1, though he did not disclose it. \"I met with all those guys, really, on an individual basis over the last day or so. And really, just want to be able to articulate the vision and the plan,\" O\'Connell said. \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/Vikings/status/2082156899030405188?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I feel very good about our plan</a>. Both Kyler and J.J. will take reps with the first team. They’ll also take reps with the second group, and I think that gives different layers to the evaluation as well.\"We want an elevator at the quarterback position. And in many ways, doing that in this system is kind of a ‘do-your-job mentality,’ which is running the show, throwing completions, and just showing the ability to execute our offense with comfort. That offense is an evolving thing, and we’re excited about what this year’s offense could look like. But we do want to be thorough, we want to be comprehensive with this. But at the same time, I think it’s important, when we feel good about a decision as a group and we’re ready to move forward, it’ll be good to do that so we can prepare that player for the season.\" O\'Connell mentioned being \"transparent\" about the decision, which the club plans to announce when one has been made. But the process could take a little time. \"I think there’s an ideal date based upon training camp to make sure we check a lot of boxes for our team, but also for not only that player, but our entire offense,\" O\'Connell said. \"So, yeah, there’s absolutely a date in mind — subject to what we think is best. 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That\'s the last time the Cowboys won a Super Bowl.The Cowboys have not shied away from Super Bowl talk heading into the 2026 season, and many of the questions at the team\'s opening news conference Tuesday centered on getting where they haven\'t been in three decades.\"I like the idea [of Prescott] thinking that positive about what we\'re going to work for,\" Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. \"We\'ve got a long way. . . . That\'s good, to me, to be positive, especially coming from him. He\'s a big part. He\'s got a first-hand feel for what we can do, certainly on his side of the ball. I like it. I like him to be thinking at that success level.\"The Cowboys have five Super Bowl titles, behind only the Patriots and Steelers, but they have the longest drought in the NFC of not playing in the conference championship game. Their last Super Bowl championship in 1995 is the last time they played in the NFC Championship Game.They are open about wanting even more than just a championship game appearance.\"We\'re in pursuit of that every day to get that sixth one,\" Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said.The Cowboys overhauled their defense after allowing the most points in the NFL last season. They hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator, switched to a 3-4 and have turned over the roster on that side of the ball.\"I think there\'s always moves that you can make to be better,\" executive vice president Stephen Jones said. \"We\'re entertaining thoughts on players as we speak right now. . . . We\'re always looking for ways to get better. 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Jerry Jones noted that he liked that perception and then matters turned to what lies ahead instead of what is in the rearview mirror. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2119:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 06: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders stands on the field during the coin toss prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys held their annual press conference to start training camp on Tuesday, and the idea of the offseason being free of drama came up a lot at the beginning.\n\nJerry Jones noted that he liked that perception and then matters turned to what lies ahead instead of what is in the rearview mirror. In a very non-Jerry way, the team’s owner, president, and general manager was expressing such confidence in the group set to start out in Oxnard by saying that he would be willing to risk future assets in the name of helping them.\n\nObviously that is a hint that Jones could orchestrate a trade to help the Cowboys. In fact, he said that he specifically spoke to an NFL team about “something” on Monday. It is worth noting that on Monday it was reported that Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade. That could just be coincidence, though.\n\nAs this conversation was going on, Jerry was asked why he and the team moved on from the Maxx Crosby situation after Crosby’s trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens fell through. He thought long and hard and then was pretty pointed.\n\n“We didn’t. We did not walk away.“\n\nEveryone involved suddenly recognized that the conversation could be viewed as tampering as Crosby is currently a member of a different NFL team, so matters turned hypothetical. Still though, Jerry clearly made it known that they did not walk away from a Maxx Crosby deal.\n\nShould the Cowboys pursue Maxx Crosby? Again? What do you think?\n\nLet us know. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785264218;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5991;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Maxx Crosby\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1828;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"976150544640c0d2a899d526c82f90b8\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Packers make kicker swap, signing Lenny Krieg and releasing Lucas Havrisik\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/84124/packers-make-kicker-swap-signing-lenny-krieg-and-releasing-lucas-havrisik\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"Let’s add some more intrigue to the Green Bay Packers’ kicking situation this summer. A few months after drafting Trey Smack in the 6th round of the 2026 NFL Draft and releasing veteran Brandon McManus, the Packers are making another swap in the specialist room. After working out German kicker Lenny Krieg on Monday, the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2692:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 8: Lenny Krieg #46 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up on the sideline during the first half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s add some more intrigue to the Green Bay Packers’ kicking situation this summer. A few months after drafting Trey Smack in the 6th round of the 2026 NFL Draft and releasing veteran Brandon McManus, the Packers are making another swap in the specialist room.\n\nAfter working out German kicker Lenny Krieg on Monday, the team is signing him to the 90-man roster, as first reported by Bill Huber of SI. This move puts Krieg into the summer competition along with Smack, moving forward with a pair of youngsters with no NFL experience.\n\nThat competition remains a two-man fight, however. Lucas Havrisik will not be part of the battle, as Tom Silverstein reports that the team has waived him in order to make room for Krieg on the roster. Havrisik was a great story and set a Packers franchise record with a 61-yard field goal last season, but he was unable to hold onto the kicking job despite McManus’ ongoing injury issues around midseason.\n\nA major benefit to the Packers in the long term is the fact that Krieg could qualify for an International Player Pathway exemption due to his being from Germany. The Berlin native picked up football a few years ago after playing soccer in his youth, and if the Packers designate him as their IPP player, he would qualify for a bonus 91st roster spot this offseason and an extra practice squad spot should the team elect to sign him to that part of the roster during the regular season.\n\nThat could allow the team to keep Krieg in the organization on the practice squad without taking up a normal spot, should they keep Smack on the 53-man roster as their #1 kicker after training camp. Krieg could then develop while providing some injury insurance for Smack at the same time. Still, this sets up to be a real competition between the two players once practices begin on Wednesday.\n\nCurrently, the Packers have applied their IPP designation to Dante Barnett, an edge rusher from England. However, the team can change which player receives that designation in the future. Thus, if Barnett does not end up making the team or the practice squad in the regular season, the team could shift the IPP status to Krieg at a later date.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785263606;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";i:1;s:24:\"Green Bay Packers roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Trey Smack\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1829;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a8a090844962cc1fa3c9c2c0dabc1a80\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Chiefs’ rookie E.J. Smith has different path to NFL than his father did\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/206167/e-j-smith-building-own-legacy-path-much-different-from-fathers\";s:11:\"description\";s:341:\"Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie running back E.J. Smith had imagined the moment before. But when he finally came down the hill at Missouri Western State University and onto the Chiefs’ training camp practice fields, the journey required to get there made the moment mean something more. “It was a dream come true,” Smith said Monday […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7199:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Running back EJ Smith #35 walks toward the practice field during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/\">Kansas City Chiefs’</a> rookie running back E.J. Smith had imagined the moment before. But when he finally came down the hill at Missouri Western State University and onto the Chiefs’ training camp practice fields, the journey required to get there made the moment mean something more.\n\n“It was a dream come true,” Smith said Monday following practice. “It was a long road to get here, but I’m very grateful for the opportunity. Just through all the obstacles that made me become the person who I am today in order to prepare me for this opportunity.”\n\nSmith knows better than most what an uncomplicated path to the NFL can look like.\n\nHis father, Emmitt Smith, starred at Florida, where he rushed for more than 1,300 yards as a freshman and went on to a dominant three-year college career totaling 3,928 rushing yards. He earned All-American honors and SEC Player of the Year before the <a href=\"https://bloggingtheboys.com\">Dallas Cowboys</a> selected him with the 17th overall pick of the 1990 NFL Draft.\n\nThe rest became NFL history: three Super Bowl championships, a league MVP award, eight Pro Bowls, the NFL’s all-time rushing record and eventually a gold jacket in Canton.\n\nE.J.’s road to an NFL training camp looked nothing like it.\n\n“Y’all know who my dad is,” Smith said. “He was a first-rounder. I’m an undrafted guy, so my path is already different from his.”\n\nE.J. grew up with one of the most recognizable surnames a running back could carry. His father didn’t simply play the same position — he became the standard by which generations of running backs have been measured.\n\nBut Emmitt’s message to his son wasn’t to follow him. It was to find his own way.\n\n“Just as a kid, my dad always told me, you know, build my own legacy,” E.J. recalled. “It’s my life, and so making the best out of it.”\n\nThat philosophy would become increasingly important as E.J.’s football career unfolded.\n\nHis college journey stretched across six seasons, beginning at Stanford before finishing at Texas A&M. Instead of the steady climb toward the NFL that his father experienced, E.J.’s career repeatedly stopped and restarted.\n\nSmith said Monday that he endured approximately four injuries during his college career.\n\nOne of the most significant came at Stanford in 2022, just as it appeared he was beginning to emerge. Smith opened the season with a career-high 118 rushing yards against Colgate and had 206 rushing yards and three touchdowns through Stanford’s first two games.\n\nThen his season was over.\n\nRather than view those setbacks as something that derailed his path, Smith now sees them as part of what made reaching Kansas City possible.\n\n“I wouldn’t say it changed it,” Smith said when asked how the injuries affected his NFL journey. “I feel like it molded the person who I am today.\n\n“I went through about four injuries throughout my whole college career. And so it just made me show more perseverance, made me more resilient, and it prepared me for this moment, for this opportunity.”\n\nThat opportunity was never guaranteed.\n\nSmith finished his college career at Texas A&M without the résumé that once made his father a first-round selection. When the 2026 NFL Draft ended, Smith’s name had not been called.\n\nHis father’s NFL journey began with the Cowboys trading into the first round to select him.\n\nHis began with a phone call after the draft. On the other end was a familiar voice.\n\nChiefs running backs coach DeMarco Murray had recruited Smith coming out of high school. Years later, Murray was offering him an opportunity to continue his career in Kansas City.\n\n“Coach DeMarco called me right after the draft,” Smith recalled. “It was awesome to hear him. He recruited me out of high school, and so just hearing his voice, talking to him, knowing that he’s going to be my running back coach, I was really excited for the opportunity.”\n\nThe Chiefs officially list Smith as an undrafted rookie entering his first NFL season.\n\nThat designation might represent another stark contrast with his father’s journey, but it also places E.J. exactly where his father’s advice prepared him to be: building something of his own.\n\nFor Smith, making an NFL roster now requires embracing more than carrying the football.\n\nAs an undrafted rookie, every practice rep matters. So does every special-teams assignment, block and opportunity to demonstrate that he can contribute somewhere.\n\nSmith believes versatility and effort can separate him.\n\n“They love hard workers here,” he said. “Guys that grind, hustle every play, show great effort. And so I believe that I’m that guy. Wherever they need me to be utilized, I’m there and I’m ready for it.”\n\n“A lot of people didn’t think I would be here today,” Smith continued. “Just through the amount of injuries I went through in college and everything of that nature. And so just being out here, being able to practice with these guys and getting better every day, it’s a blessing for sure.”\n\nE.J. Smith isn’t trying to recreate his father’s road. He couldn’t if he wanted to.\n\nOne arrived as a first-round pick with expectations of becoming a franchise running back. The other arrived undrafted, fighting for every rep and searching for any role that could keep his NFL opportunity alive.\n\nTwo running backs. One family.\n\nTwo very different roads to the NFL.\n\nAnd after everything it took E.J. Smith to reach the bottom of that hill in St. Joe, he’s finally getting the chance to build the legacy his father always told him should be his own.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785263400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12455;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brashard Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7591;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Justin Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1830;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f431b4fc0aa0d55f36b2e4b04ab734e1\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Chargers’ Justin Herbert, singer Madison Beer are engaged\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64837/chargers-justin-herbert-singer-madison-beer-are-engaged\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"Do you hear wedding bells? You do? That’s because love is in the air as the Chargers veterans report to training camp on Tuesday on the back of quarterback Justin Herbert popping the question to girlfriend and pop star Madison Beer. On Tuesday morning, the couple posted a joint instagram announcement with all the types […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2305:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 31: Justin Herbert and Madison Beer attends a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers on March 31, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images \n\nDo you hear wedding bells? You do?\n\nThat’s because love is in the air as the Chargers veterans report to training camp on Tuesday on the back of quarterback Justin Herbert popping the question to girlfriend and pop star Madison Beer.\n\nOn Tuesday morning, the couple posted a <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DbV8JJoFN2Y/\">joint instagram</a> announcement with all the types of photos you’d come to expect from one of the happiest moments of their lives.\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DbV8JJoFN2Y/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nHerbert and Beer began dating in 2025, sometime prior to the start of the season. Their first sighting together came in mid-August when Herbert was seen alongside Beer during the shoot of a music video as she introduced him to members of her production team.\n\nWe got to watch that relationship blossom over the course of the last year and slowly but surely watched as the Chargers’ humble and quiet passer stepped out of his usual comfort zone and into more of a spotlight than he’d ever had while off the field.\n\nWhat a way to start a training camp that already has tons of hype and expectations following it.\n\nWill this be the thing that sends Herbert back into the stratosphere of NFL quarterbacks? It seem to have a positive effect on Josh Allen after his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld.\n\nOnly time will tell (and I’m jesting for the most part). Congrats to both Herbert and Beer!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785263007;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6797;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Justin Herbert\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1831;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a44f15ea836a775bc201250cdd69a400\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"The most divisive players from last week, which side are you on?\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v96mbb/the_most_divisive_players_from_last_week_which/\";s:11:\"description\";s:3552:\"On twif, we research the analysts’ conversation, sentiment and narratives regarding every fantasy relevant player. Today we take a look at the most divisive players in terms of sentiment from last week, 07/24/2026. Davante Adams | ADP Composite: 49.6 Case For: High TPRR and strong open score, elite offense, fantasy gold for 9 straight seasons. Case Against: Old (turns 34 this year) and almost mandatory TD/red zone usage regression. twif take: No one wants to get caught holding the bag on an old player but there are legitimate points that he actually could improve his yardage and receptions this year. The Rams did not add anything in the draft or free agency. As such, at his current ADP I am not sure I am ready to commit Adams to the old folks’ home this season. Bucky Irving | ADP Composite: 48.3 Case For: Belief that he and the rest of the Bucs are healthy, with a return to his 2024 efficiency possible. Case Against: Gainwell was given $10M/2yr deal, likely siphons pass volume, Tucker still there will likely siphons goal line volume, durability and mental health concerns are not behind him. twif take: At current ADP, I think I would rather take Bucky than Adams for the shot he returns to 2024 form. Feels like more of a gamble but with a payout that could get you week-winning upside like he did in 2024. Malik Nabers | ADP Composite: 36.4 Case For: Positive health news that he is expected to avoid the PUP, competition is non-existent on the Giants roster. Case Against: Still unclear when he makes his return, analyst community still wary of his injury and ramp-up time. twif take: This past week made a lot of early best ball investors very happy. Expect him to uptick in ADP in the coming weeks. I want to see more practice tape without the hitch in his giidy up before I get moist about Nabers. Josh Jacobs | ADP Composite: 27.4 Case For: Highly likely to avoid suspension this year making him a value in the 4th (Underdog), top 10 RB the last two years. Case Against: Not willing to invest in someone with the question marks around potential disciplinary action in the first 3-4 rounds. twif take: I am in the camp that Josh Jacobs (jingleheimer schmidt) is likely going to avoid suspension this year, getting him as your RB2 or RB1 when taking a premium TE seems like a no brainer. Rashee Rice | ADP Composite: 27.2 Case For: When on the field he crushes, massive target share inside the 5 yard line. The middle third round cost seems reasonable. Case Against: A walking injury and suspension waiting to happen. Even when he came back last season he still got hurt, again. Off-season surgery and jail time not helping. twif take: He could be a league winner. I just don’t think I have the stones to pull the trigger at cost without a guarantee Mahomes is playing week 1. If that becomes true through the preseason activity and camp drumbeat, I am likely in on Rice, especially if the off-the-field noise is quieted. The problem then is how much will his ADP rise? Definitely worth exposure in Best Ball but I find myself pulling the trigger on DeVonta Smith or Olave instead when given the choice. That wraps the recap from this week, thanks for reading. If you like this please come check out our free site. Every day, our platform ingests a curated set of social media and podcast content from the fantasy football ecosystem. Sync your team and you\'ll see what the analyst community is saying about your players alongside all the meaningful stats and analytics. submitted by /u/t1break [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4751:\"On twif, we research the analysts’ conversation, sentiment and narratives regarding every fantasy relevant player. Today we take a look at the most divisive players in terms of sentiment from last week, 07/24/2026. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/54/davante-adams\">Davante Adams</a> | ADP Composite: 49.6 Case For: High TPRR and strong open score, elite offense, fantasy gold for 9 straight seasons. Case Against: Old (turns 34 this year) and almost mandatory TD/red zone usage regression. twif take: No one wants to get caught holding the bag on an old player but there are legitimate points that he actually could improve his yardage and receptions this year. The Rams did not add anything in the draft or free agency. As such, at his current ADP I am not sure I am ready to commit Adams to the old folks’ home this season. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/33/bucky-irving\">Bucky Irving</a> | ADP Composite: 48.3 Case For: Belief that he and the rest of the Bucs are healthy, with a return to his 2024 efficiency possible. Case Against: Gainwell was given $10M/2yr deal, likely siphons pass volume, Tucker still there will likely siphons goal line volume, durability and mental health concerns are not behind him. twif take: At current ADP, I think I would rather take Bucky than Adams for the shot he returns to 2024 form. Feels like more of a gamble but with a payout that could get you week-winning upside like he did in 2024. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/24/malik-nabers\">Malik Nabers</a> | ADP Composite: 36.4 Case For: Positive health news that he is expected to avoid the PUP, competition is non-existent on the Giants roster. Case Against: Still unclear when he makes his return, analyst community still wary of his injury and ramp-up time. twif take: This past week made a lot of early best ball investors very happy. Expect him to uptick in ADP in the coming weeks. I want to see more practice tape without the hitch in his giidy up before I get moist about Nabers. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/27/josh-jacobs\">Josh Jacobs</a> | ADP Composite: 27.4 Case For: Highly likely to avoid suspension this year making him a value in the 4th (Underdog), top 10 RB the last two years. Case Against: Not willing to invest in someone with the question marks around potential disciplinary action in the first 3-4 rounds. twif take: I am in the camp that Josh Jacobs (jingleheimer schmidt) is likely going to avoid suspension this year, getting him as your RB2 or RB1 when taking a premium TE seems like a no brainer. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/60/rashee-rice\">Rashee Rice</a> | ADP Composite: 27.2 Case For: When on the field he crushes, massive target share inside the 5 yard line. The middle third round cost seems reasonable. Case Against: A walking injury and suspension waiting to happen. Even when he came back last season he still got hurt, again. Off-season surgery and jail time not helping. twif take: He could be a league winner. I just don’t think I have the stones to pull the trigger at cost without a guarantee Mahomes is playing week 1. If that becomes true through the preseason activity and camp drumbeat, I am likely in on Rice, especially if the off-the-field noise is quieted. The problem then is how much will his ADP rise? Definitely worth exposure in Best Ball but I find myself pulling the trigger on DeVonta Smith or Olave instead when given the choice. That wraps the recap from this week, thanks for reading. If you like this please come check out our free <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/auth?mode=signup\">site</a>. Every day, our platform ingests a curated set of social media and podcast content from the fantasy football ecosystem. Sync your team and you\'ll see what the analyst community is saying about your players alongside all the meaningful stats and analytics. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/t1break\"> /u/t1break </a> <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/articles/divisive-players-from-last-week-07-24-2026\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v96mbb/the_most_divisive_players_from_last_week_which/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785262789;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:8:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7525;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"DeVonta Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8131;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Isaiah Likely\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11584;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Bucky Irving\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5850;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Josh Jacobs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2133;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Davante Adams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1832;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8326b286ffdbb77d4cef839ba7b51a1d\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Patriots training camp recap: Kayshon Boutte delivers another highlight\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/132002/practice-recap-day-4-tuesday\";s:11:\"description\";s:349:\"Following a walkthrough on Monday, the New England Patriots ramped things back up on Tuesday; players echoed practice felt like the first real one of the summer. 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Dippre, ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nInjuries: CB Carlton Davis, CB Charles Woods, RB Rhamondre Stevenson\n\nThe Patriots active roster featured perfect attendance again on Tuesday while five players remained on injured lists. Rookie Gabe Jacas did briefly make his first appearance on the field in street clothes as an observer.\n\nEarly in practice, cornerback Carlton Davis departed with a member of the medical staff and did not return. Charles Woods, who then filled in for Davis, then also left the field. Late in practice, running back Rhamondre Stevenson walked off before final conditioning work with what appeared to be a heat issue.\n\nTakeaways\n\nBig play Boutte: In the Patriots two competitive practices this summer, the highlight of each day came from wide receiver Kayshon Boutte making impressive grabs down the field. With the intensity ramped back up on Tuesday, Boutte was on scene again for the highlight of the day getting behind the defense to haul in a 40-plus yard touchdown from Maye.\n\n\nDRAKE & KAYSHON 🎯 <a href=\"https://t.co/K12OK9uijE\">pic.twitter.com/K12OK9uijE</a>— New England Patriots (@Patriots) <a href=\"https://x.com/Patriots/status/2082133847999734009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nBeyond his long score, Boutte hauled his lone other target from Maye and also a pair of passes from Tommy DeVito.\n\nWhile Boutte entered training camp with an uncertain future due to his contract, the 24-year old has been the best offensive player in camp through the first week.\n\nEnding strong: Opening practice with their first 7-on-7 period of the summer, Drake Maye started on the shaky side with a pair of overthrows. That continued through the early full-team work as Maye tossed four total uncatchable passes. Later in the day, the QB settled in and delivered the aforementioned touchdown bomb to Boutte and several strong downfield throws to Hunter Henry on a corner and a deep out.\n\nMaye’s last throw of the day then put the exclamation mark on his strong finish, as he stepped up in the pocket and floated a pass right in the bucket to Rhamondre Stevenson on a corner route out of the backfield.\n\nDrake and A.J.: Of Maye’s four uncatchable passes on Tuesday, three were in the direction of new wide receiver A.J. Brown. After Maye overthrow an open Brown on the first pass of the day in 7s, the duo appeared to be on the wrong page on Maye’s first two passes in 11-on-11s as their chemistry continues to be a work in progress.\n\nThroughout the day, Maye did connect with Brown three times (one coming in 7s) — all coming in the underneath area of the field.\n\nAs for the rest of New England’s pass catchers, it was another quiet day for Romeo Doubs who saw just one target late in the day from Drake Maye in the flat. DeMario Douglas and Boutte were active again, while Efton Chism III caught his long target from Maye before adding two receptions from Tommy DeVito. The backup QB also connected once with Kyle Williams and Mack Hollins underneath.\n\nPonder’s pressure: After being named an offseason award winner, second-year pass rusher Elijah Ponder got off to a strong start in the Patriots’ most physical practice of the summer. Ponder was active along the edge and was in the backfield near Maye on multiple occasions — forcing one bad throw in the process.\n\nNew England could use someone to emerge from their young group of pass rushers, and Ponder, who has consistently run opposite of veteran Dre’Mont Jones, has started off strong.\n\nOther notes:\n\n\nRookie tight end Eli Raridon continued to be active as a pass catcher hauling in all three targets from DeVito — including a downfield reception and a catch after settling in a zone. UDFA Tanner Arkin also got on the board with the backup QB while continuing to mix in with the first-team.\n\n\n\nWith Morgan Moses (rest) limited during competitive periods, Caleb Lomu and James Hudson rotated in as the top right tackle.\n\n\n\nRunning 1-on-1s in the trenches with shells on, offensive tackle Will Campbell got off to a strong start with a pair of wins.\n\n\n\nCharles Woods was first-up to replace the injured Carlton Davis in the secondary. 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Kraft said over the weekend that the Patriots have <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/robert-kraft-weve-offered-to-make-christian-gonzalez-the-top-paid-cornerback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offered a contract that would make</a> Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league and the highest-paid Patriots player in history, but Gonzalez said he wasn\'t interested in having a public discussion about what is currently on the table in New England. “A ton of respect for Mr. Kraft and what <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://985thesportshub.com/2026/07/28/christian-gonzalez-patriots-contract-robert-kraft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he’s done with this franchise</a>,” Gonzalez said, via 98.5 The Sports Hub. “It\'s just something we don\'t want to handle in the media. 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Scourton was widely expected to start opposite new free agent Jaelen Phillips and feature as a large piece of the Panthers improving pass rush. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1559:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 28: Jaelan Phillips #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn case you missed it, Carolina Panthers second year edge rusher and fan favorite <a href=\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-training-camp/60116/panthers-training-camp-roundup-nic-scourton-is-out-for-the-season\">Nic Scourton has already been ruled out for the year</a> after suffering a torn ACL last week. Scourton was widely expected to start opposite new free agent Jaelen Phillips and feature as a large piece of the Panthers improving pass rush. Now the Panthers have another large void to fill in their front seven and not a ton of proven talent to fill it with.\n\nThis week we are keeping our Reacts question simple for you. We all expect Phillips to lead the team in sacks. Which other edge rusher will have the second most sacks? Your answer could even be Phillips, but if it is then we expect you to sound off in the comments to tell us who you think will lead the team.\n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Panthers fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785260476;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Cat Scratch Reader\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:26:\"Carolina Panthers Injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7635;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jaelan Phillips\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12562;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Nic Scourton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1838;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5e863420f9d263807d350fad3e729ba4\";s:5:\"title\";s:100:\"2026 NFL Draft first-round pick contract tracker: Ty Simpson signs deal with Rams to round out class\";s:4:\"link\";s:84:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-draft-first-round-pick-contract-tracker/\";s:11:\"description\";s:77:\"A rundown of the rookie contracts for the first-round picks of the 2026 class\";s:7:\"content\";s:77:\"A rundown of the rookie contracts for the first-round picks of the 2026 class\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785260053;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13275;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Simpson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1839;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"779bfc9ea81956b7cd6583135610f88a\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"EA Sports releases Seahawks rookie Madden 27 ratings\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-nfl-draft/171151/ea-sports-releases-seahawks-rookie-madden-27-ratings-clark-price\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"As the 2026 NFL season inches closer and closer, EA Sports has begun to release their Madden 27 player ratings. This started with them announcing players in the “99 club,” including reigning offensive player of the year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The newest batch of ratings released are for the 2026 rookies. Let’s take a look at […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3086:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nAs the 2026 NFL season inches closer and closer, EA Sports has begun to release their Madden 27 player ratings. This started with them announcing players in the “99 club,” <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171078/seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-becomes-newest-member-madden-99-club\">including reigning offensive player of the year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a>. The newest batch of ratings released are for the 2026 rookies. Let’s take a look at where <a href=\"https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/ratings?rookie=true&team=28\">EA Sports has ranked the rookie class for the Seattle Seahawks</a>.\n\n\nSafety, Bud Clark: 75 overall\n\n\n\nRunning back, Jadarian Price: 75 overall\n\n\n\nCornerback, Julian Neal: 71 overall\n\n\n\nRight guard, Beau Stephens: 70 overall\n\n\n\nCornerback, Andre Fuller: 67 overall\n\n\n\nWide receiver, Emmanuel Henderson Jr.: 67 overall\n\n\n\nCornerback, Michael Dansby: 67 overall\n\n\n\nDefensive tackle, Deven Eastern: 64 overall\n\n\nThe first items that come to mind when looking at these ratings is that EA Sports seems to have been less strict in their rookie ratings this season compared to previous ones. Typically rookies will receive comically low ratings. However, this season four of the eight draft picks a rating over 70 seems a little more reasonable. To add some more context to the overall rookie ratings, only four players received a rating of over 80\n\n\nDallas Cowboys safety, Caleb Downs: 82\n\n\n\nArizona Cardinals running back, Jeremiyah Love: 82\n\n\n\nNew York Jets right edge, David Bailey: 81\n\n\n\nTampa Bay Buccaneers left edge, Reuben Bain Jr.: 80\n\n\nAnother thing to keep an eye on when more ratings drop later is where some of the Seahawk veterans are rated, specifically in the safety and running back room. With Bud Clark and Jadarian Price receiving a 75 overall rating, will those be good enough to surpass some veterans in the room such as Zach Charbonnet or Ty Okada? What about right guard? One would think that Anthony Bradford should have a higher rating at right guard than Beau Stephens at 70. However, EA Sports has done crazier things.\n\nAnother one to keep in mind is cornerback. Devon Witherspoon will surely have a higher rating than any of the rookie cornerbacks. Josh Jobe should as well. However, it will be interesting to see where the rest of the cornerback room (Nehemiah Pritchett, Noah Igbinoghene, Shemar Jean-Charles, and Brandon Johnson) end up in comparison to the rookies.\n\nOf course Madden ratings are only that. They will have no bearing on the actual camp battles the Seahawks will have (obviously). That being said, it is still fun to see where the new Seahawk players end up in a completely arbitrary set of ratings by EA Sports. 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(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJalen Carter will neither be holding out nor holding in for a new contract this summer.\n\nWith Philadelphia Eagles players reporting to the Jefferson Health Training Complex for training camp on Tuesday, the team officially announced they’ve reached a new deal with their two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle.\n\nCarter and the Eagles have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $152 million extension that could end up being worth $160 million, including $106 million guaranteed. This keeps the defensive tackle in Philly through 2031, right alongside Jordan Davis — <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/170692/eagles-sign-jordan-davis-contract-extension-defensive-tackle-nfl\">who signed his own three-year, $78 million extension earlier this offseason</a>.\n\n\nJC is here to stay! We have agreed to terms with Jalen Carter on a contract extension through 2031. <a href=\"https://t.co/qGlKwqJQn4\">pic.twitter.com/qGlKwqJQn4</a>— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) <a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles/status/2082149284070203694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nAn annual value of $38 million makes Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. The recently extended Jeffrey Simmons ranks below him at $35.3 million per year. $38 million also puts Carter right between the annual values of Myles Garrett at $40 million and Maxx Crosby at $35.5 million. Those are the sixth-most and seventh-most valuable edge rushers, respectively. \n\nCarter has flashed immense potential since the Eagles traded up to select him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was incredibly instrumental to the team’s Super Bowl success in 2024, including his late-game heroics in a playoff win over the Los Angeles Rams. \n\nCarter’s massive workload from that season seemingly left him worse off for 2025, however, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-injuries/165379/jalen-carter-injury-eagles-dt-will-miss-monday-night-game-after-undergoing-procedure-shoulders-news\">as he ultimately needed a procedure on both of his shoulders</a>. One would imagine the Eagles are extending Carter with confidence in his medical situation moving forward.\n\nOf course, it’s notable that this extension didn’t seem to be quite the “get way out of ahead of the market” aim that the Eagles typically strive for. Whether that was related to concern about his medical, his behavior (such as when he spit on Dak Prescott and missed the entire Week 1 game last year), or his consistency moving forward is not perfectly clear. But it’s also moot now in terms of their commitment to Carter. \n\nNow we’ll see if he lives up to the massive investment that the Eagles are making in him.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785259797;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10888;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1841;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4c3f4df8f969e8ae059b5cea6ed18a9a\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr suffers surprise injury at training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:156:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172732/steelers-cb-joey-porter-jr-suffers-surprise-injury-ahead-of-training-camp-jalen-ramsey\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"During his training camp press conference on Tuesday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan disclosed that defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Donte Kent would be placed on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp. Just a few hours after Khan spoke, there was a shocking late addition to the PUP list […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3423:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nDuring his training camp press conference on Tuesday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan disclosed that defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Donte Kent would be placed on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp. Just a few hours after Khan spoke, there was a shocking late addition to the PUP list in Steelers star cornerback Joey Porter Jr.\n\nBoth Khan and Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy did not name Porter Jr. when listing players who were dealing with injuries to start camp, so this move comes as a surprise to most.\n\n\nWhoa. Joey Porter Jr to open Steelers camp on the PUP list Neither Omar Khan nor Mike McCarthy have any indication this was coming, and team previously announced that Jalen Ramsey and Donte Kent will open camp on PUP— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) <a href=\"https://x.com/C_AdamskiTrib/status/2082150810272628777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nPorter Jr. is currently eligible for an extension that would pay him upwards of 30 million dollars per season. While Khan and the organization have expressed interest in extending the corner, a deal has yet to materialize. It’s hard to imagine that Porter Jr. would be placed on the PUP list for any contractual reasons, rather than simply staging a “hold-in,” much like he did at OTAs.\n\nInterestingly enough, <a href=\"https://x.com/bepryor/status/2082154981570867530?s=20\">ESPN’s Brooke Pryor</a> said that while no details of a potential injury were disclosed to the media today, Porter Jr. was seen on an exercise bike off and on during OTAs.\n\nFor now, there isn’t too much reason to be concerned given the fact that details about any injury have not been revealed. As the team is set for their first practice tomorrow at Saint Vincent College, they will be without two of their top defensive backs.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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As we know, he has been dealing with some off-the-field legal drama, and the team has expressed its disappointment with what happened, but it appears Cooper […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3277:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - JANUARY 25: Jonathon Cooper #0 of the Denver Broncos looks on from the field during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAccording to The Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel, Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper is expected to report to training camp today with the rest of the team’s veteran players. As we know, he has been dealing with some off-the-field legal drama, and the team has expressed its disappointment with what happened, but it appears Cooper will be present for Broncos Camp. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> OLB Jonathon Cooper is expected to report with the rest of Denver’s veterans today, sources told <a href=\"https://x.com/denverpost?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@denverpost</a>. Unclear what his participation level will be — HC Sean Payton talks tomorrow — but Cooper is in the building today. NFL review remains ongoing.— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) <a href=\"https://x.com/ParkerJGabriel/status/2082148378167951624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nCooper has had an eventful offseason, which has included multiple arrests and is facing multiple charges in court. He currently has an arraignment date set for August 31st, which falls in between the end of the preseason and the start of the regular season. 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Rodgers seems to think so.\n\nDuring his first press conference of training camp on Tuesday, the quarterback was not shy about his expectations for the young wideout heading into 2025.\n\n“I expect him to start to make some splash plays,” <a href=\"https://x.com/asaunders_pgh/status/2082127360774545671?s=46&t=jNmEG6W7OCY0fYI9DulWwg\">Rodgers said Tuesday</a>. “He did in the spring. I expect him to have a nice camp.”\n\n\nAaron Rodgers was practically glowing when he talked about his expectations for Roman Wilson this year. \"I expect him to start to make some splash plays. He did in the spring. I expect him to have a nice camp.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/3COfpKGHl9\">https://t.co/3COfpKGHl9</a>— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) <a href=\"https://x.com/ASaunders_PGH/status/2082127360774545671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nRodgers and Wilson had formed a nice connection last summer in Latrobe, and after a strong summer showing, many expected Wilson to take a step up in 2025. However, Wilson didn’t see the opportunities that many were hoping for.\n\nNew head coach Mike McCarthy’s offense will feature more 11 personnel, meaning three wide receivers on the field at a time, and more opportunities to go around. If Wilson puts together a nice camp, he will certainly have more opportunities to make some splash plays like Rodgers is hoping for.\n\nAlthough it has been a tumultuous start to a career for Wilson, it may not be smart to write him off just yet.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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However, this is also the first year of the Raiders’ rebuild, hence why our friends at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> have Las Vegas’ win total set at 5.5 and longshots to win Super Bowl LXI (+12500).\n\nWith that in mind, below is a look at the Raiders’ 2026 schedule, and each score will be updated weekly as the games progress throughout the season. 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The edge rusher showed improvement down the stretch, logging 3.5 of his four sacks in the final five weeks. With a strong get-off and more seasoning, Carter should put up bigger numbers in 2026. The Giants upgraded the surroundings for new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, which should provide more opportunities for Carter to cause havoc on a consistent basis after ebbs and flows last season.\n\n\nCarter was also named to <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/all-under-25-team-drake-maye-abdul-carter-among-nfl-s-ascending-young-players-entering-2026-season\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/all-under-25-team-drake-maye-abdul-carter-among-nfl-s-ascending-young-players-entering-2026-season\">NFL.com’s All-Under 25 team</a>, this time by Nick Shook. He wrote:\n\n\nCarter arrived with great expectations as a top-three pick and attracted attention for his winding journey toward selecting a jersey number, then seemed to fly under the national radar throughout most of his rookie season. Those paying closer attention, however, understood that Carter had a strong debut campaign. Despite recording just four sacks in 2025, Carter finished seventh in quarterback pressures with 72 (per NGS), just five fewer than Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett recorded. He earned enough Defensive Rookie of the Year votes to finish fifth, and if he can convert more of his pressures into sacks, he’ll quickly climb the popularity charts. He turns 23 in October, too, so he has plenty of time to do so. \n\n\nValentine’s View\n\nGiants fans can only hope these prognostications are right, and that Carter will have a monster season. The talent is unquestionably there for that to happen. The well-documented issues Carter had last season with being late, or missing practices and meetings entirely, were growing pains associated with maturity. 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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to Pittsburgh for a second season with the organization after leading the Steelers to an AFC North title in 2025, throwing 24 touchdowns to seven […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3020:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 21: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFor the first time since the 2019 and 2020 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have the same Week 1 starter for two years in a row.\n\nQuarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to Pittsburgh for a second season with the organization after leading the Steelers to an AFC North title in 2025, throwing 24 touchdowns to seven interceptions in the process. Rodgers had said last summer that he intended on 2025 being his final year in the NFL. However, when speaking to the media to kickoff training camp, he revealed why he decided to come back.\n\n“I felt last year might be it,” <a href=\"https://x.com/ASaunders_PGH/status/2082124114752307509?s=20\">Rodgers said.</a> “And then Mike [McCarthy] got hired. I talked to the wife and she said, ‘you can do one more year.’”\n\nWhile Rodgers will be entering his 22nd NFL season, he made it clear that there is “zero debate” on 2026 being his final season.\n\nThe Steelers will have their first padded practice on Monday, August 3, with their first preseason game taking place Thursday August 11 against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. They’ll begin their 2026 regular season at home against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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Mayfield has publicly stated that he does not want to continue negotiations past the start of camp. While the report from ESPN indicates Mayfield and the Bucs are not expected to agree to new terms before the first practice on Wednesday, there is still time to sort through things and strike a deal.Mayfield has just one year left on his current contract. According to ESPN, Mayfield wants a new contract reflecting his performance that is “more in line with what quarterbacks of a similar caliber are making, which includes leading the Bucs to two straight playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024.”It was recently reported that Mayfield would be willing to play under the franchise tag in 2027, which would be a one-year deal worth $47.97 million. But that, of course, depends on the Buccaneers electing to tag him.Mayfield signed a three-year, $100 million deal during the 2024 offseason, after leading the Bucs to a 9-8 record and a postseason victory in 2023. 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Among the biggest battles that will continue from OTAs and mini-camp is that of the backup quarterback position, one that head coach Mike McCarthy shined a light on as he opened camp speaking to the media.\n\nMcCarthy revealed that <a href=\"https://x.com/JBaileyNFL/status/2082119200991027366?s=20\">Mason Rudolph</a> will take second-team reps, with Will Howard and Drew Allar taking third-team reps. In OTAs, it was Howard who was taking the second-team reps, but it will be the veteran who gets the nod – at least to begin camp.\n\n\nSteelers HC Mike McCarthy says Mason Rudolph will take second-team reps— Jarrett Bailey (@JBaileyNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/JBaileyNFL/status/2082119200991027366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nMany have wondered if the Steelers will do what few teams have ever done – keep all four quarterbacks on the roster. When asked if it was an option, McCarthy gave a brief response.\n\n“Why wouldn’t it be?”\n\nIt’s something few teams have done. Since 2013, only five teams have kept four signal-callers on the roster to start the season. Should it come down to Rudolph or Howard, the former sixth-round pick could be the odd man out.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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Metcalf said he’s noticed a change in third-year receiver Roman Wilson. “Just his confidence,” Metcalf said of Wilson per Steelers Now’s Brendan Howe. “The way he attacks the field every day — he’s smiling, he’s bouncing around, he’s attacking every route. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2429:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Roman Wilson #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAhead of Steelers’ training camp at a Tuesday morning press conference, wide receiver D.K. Metcalf said he’s noticed a change in third-year receiver Roman Wilson. \n\n“Just his confidence,” Metcalf said of Wilson per <a href=\"https://x.com/bybrendanhowe/status/2082092368799346721\">Steelers Now’s Brendan Howe</a>. “The way he attacks the field every day — he’s smiling, he’s bouncing around, he’s attacking every route. 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Will the three-time defensive player of the year come out of retirement to scratch it? That\'s still an open question as the Rams continue with training camp in late July, which General Manager Les Snead addressed during a Monday interview with ESPN Los Angeles. \"This is the first time Aaron’s … probably had the itch to come back, try to do something meaningful — <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9OaNGgDJ88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">which has been cool to see</a>,” Snead said. “When you retire from the NFL, that’s probably a cliff that’s like, the next chapter, it’s foggy. It’s like, wait a minute, is the next portion of my life going to be as… But it’s interesting with Aaron, he’s really enjoyed these years off and hasn’t necessarily missed the game. He says he’s missed it every now and then, but not enough to say, I want to come back. This is the first time that, you know what, there’s a real itch there.”The obvious appeal for Donald to come back is to play with fellow multi-time defensive player of the year winner Myles Garrett. If Donald does elect to string up his cleats again, count Snead among those who would appreciate seeing it just for the sake of potential football history.“It’s almost like, how many times in a lifetime in like this universe thing where, OK, wait a minute, [you get] Myles Garrett, now Aaron Donald wants to come back,” Snead said. “He happens to be still young enough to do it. Like, that doesn’t happen often.“So, I think I would show up to the game, and it wouldn’t be like you were the G.M. It would be like, wow, this is kind of something I’m watching on Netflix.”Donald reportedly is going to take his time with making a decision. 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The first of these, is the 5-1-5 defense, which at it’s core […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14732:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS , NV - DECEMBER 7: Maxx Crosby (98) of the Las Vegas Raiders hangs his head after a first down by RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the Broncos\' 24-17 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nPreviously, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/133473/the-technique-analytics-of-rob-leonards-las-vegas-raiders-defense\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/133473/the-technique-analytics-of-rob-leonards-las-vegas-raiders-defense\">an article was published outlining what to really expect from the Rob Leonard defense,</a> over the next week or two, I’m going to outline a few specific concepts that I believe Leonard will run, and thus what to expect from these units. The first of these, is the 5-1-5 defense, which at it’s core is a 3-4 defense with some core adaptations. The defense originally was developed by Wink Martindale, and then adopted heavily by Brian Flores, before both Mike MacDonald & Jesse Minter adopted the unit. If you didn’t see the trend, Raiders DC Rob Leonard has worked under MacDonald & Flores, while also working for Patrick Graham who dabbled with the 5-1-5 defense, but lacked the personnel to do so.\n\n* If you want a quick prediction what I think the defense looks like, scroll to the bottom *\n\n/\n\nThe core of the defense is to build the defense around a hybrid front that can work against the run & the pass, with core of the unit surrounding hybrid DE/DT’s on the interior defensive line and hybrid DE/OLB types on EDGE. Additionally, the defense has some core principles which are largely in line with what Raiders DC Rob Leonard wants to run which are aggression, attack, pursuit, and communication. The defense can often be classified as a 3-4 defense, largely because of the way the EDGE & LB are positioned, though a core part of the linebackers are often their existence as a box safety. An additional core part of this defense comes at linebacker, with run defense linebackers, who can also provide production in the pass rush department. As for the secondary, the scheme lives off versatile defenders in the secondary, and a bandit (which I touch on later). \n\n\n\nBelow is a standard picture, via “That Franchise Guy” on YouTube showing the Vikings iteration of the 5-1-5 look:\n\nThe Vikings traditionally run the defense with 3 safeties, as Josh Metellus plays their “bandit safety” role, and while the Raiders don’t have an identical player to Metellus there’s a few players on the roster with those capabilities to play a nickel defender, slot corner, free safety, and box linebacker role. The defense lives in a zone where at it’s core 4 defensive backs are on the field, though most often it’s 5 with one charted as an inside linebacker which is something I’d expect to see a bit of this season for the Raiders. Unlike the Vikings, the Raiders main defense will not be the 5-1-3 “penny” defense, largely with their backend personnel and the Raiders having two good linebackers in Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean who signed large contracts this off-season. Despite that, it’s likely a unit that will be ran heavily this year, and one if done well can see a ton of success. \n\n\n\nThe 5-1-3 defense also adds a strong layer of versatility, something again that has been a priority for Rob Leonard. Unlike the Vikings, the Raiders will not live out of the 5-1-3, but they will run the defense with the ability to rotate into other coverages such as a traditional 3-4, a 4-3, and even a 3-3 defense with a variety of rotations during pre and post snap. Another core aspect of the defense comes with the ability to rotate the defensive backs, which Rob Leonard has stated will happen. The unit has the ability to rotate their strong safety into the bandit role, or into the nickel, while their free safety can also swap with the bandit and strong safety. When it comes to Cover-3, you’ll see the boundary corners flip into the back third coverages, the free safety often rotates up to cover one flat along with the strong safety, and your bandit safety plays a hybrid deep middle and mid coverage. \n\n\n\nDefensive Line:\n\nAs mentioned, the 5-1 defense has a core philosophy that surrounds athletic versatile DT/DE hybrids, which despite lacking some talent on their interior defensive line, the Raiders do fit that mold. For a full breakdown of how their DL will operate, you can check out an <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/124983/how-las-vegas-raiders-3-4-shift-redefines-defensive-line\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/124983/how-las-vegas-raiders-3-4-shift-redefines-defensive-line\">article from April where I broke down the unit</a>. The traditional “defensive tackle” is going to be a primary 2, 3, and 4i defensive tackle while your “defensive end” traditionally lines up at the 4 & 5 technique (don’t read too much into this please). A true traditional EDGE rusher will likely be aligned at the 9 or 7 technique, with some time at 6 and 5 technique as well dependent on the system. Lastly, a “nose tackle” is usually lining at the 0, 1, or 2i technique. If you want to sum it up in one sentence “The IDL is a traditional 3-4, focusing on taking gaps, and attacking the front while the EDGE rushers collapse the pocket horizontally”\n\n\n\nIn terms of a 5-1-5 front, a true NT will be on the field often aligned at a true 0, with two base DT/DE often as 3-Techniques, and then two EDGE rushers at a 7-Tech or Wide-9 (need to be an UBER athlete). For the Raiders, it’s clear they will have a competition with nose tackle between 7th rounder Brandon Cleveland, UDFA Gary Smith, and free agent Benito Jones. The winner of the nose tackle competition is going to need to live off two core factors, athleticism & a minor ability to rush the passer. Among the three, Brandon Cleveland is the best athlete, though he can get pushed around at times which can create an issue with his ability to truly hold a 0-technique role. Benito Jones & Gary Smith are adequate athletes, but struggle to present a real threat in the twist/stunt department, which Cleveland does extremely well. \n\n\n\nAs above, the defensive line will work heavily with twists/stunts, something Leonard has done through his career with the Raiders defensive line. A core part of being able to pull off twists & stunts is athletic ability, and versatility on the DL. The versatility piece isn’t a concern for the Raiders, with their IDL having a ton of ability to rotate across the unit especially Adam Butler. Butler is coming off a down 2025 season, and even if he’s starting to regress, he’s still shown high end versatility with 50% of his snaps at 3-Tech, 15% at 4, and 21% coming from 0-2 technique. Additionally, Thomas Booker & Tonka Hemingway who are undoubtedly the best two pass rushers on the Raiders interior, both have versatility with Booker playing 31% at 2-Tech, 44% at 3-Tech, and 17% at 4-Tech. Meanwhile, Tonka Hemingway played over 250 snaps at 1, 2 (400), 4, and 5 Technique with another 753 snaps at 3-Tech during his time at South Carolina. Jonah Laulu is also a versatile piece on the interior, but works more towards the 2/2i technique than a 3/4 technique. Another name to note is 6th rounder JJ Pegues, who does haver versatility to play 0, 2, 3, and 4 technique with good strength vs the run, and quality athleticism.\n\n\n\nIn terms of the EDGE rushers, Maxx Crosby & Malcolm Koonce both fit the traditional 7/9 Technique pass rusher, though both have an ability to rush from a 5-Tech role as well, though I don’t expect that much this year. Crosby has played 88% from 7-Tech, Koonce 66%, and new free agent signing Kwity Paye 78% though he does have some experience working as a 6/5 Technique which could be a core role for him. I’d expect Paye to still play at 7-Technique, largely as a run defender, and he should be able to tap into his athleticism to stunt and twist. 3rd Rounder Keyron Crawford is a core piece of this defense, should he develop. Crawford can drop into the flats, work exceptionally well in pass rush games, and his athleticism allows him the ability to align all over the defensive line. Additionally, UDFA Cian Slone can do similar things to Crawford, and he plays with a ton of athleticism which should allow him to work in small samples if he makes the roster. \n\n\n\nBandit Safety:\n\nThis is the core of the 5-1 defense, a safety who has the ability to effectively do everything from a nickel cornerback, nickel defender, box safety, free safety, and some. Additionally, the bandit safety needs to have the ability to play against TE/Slot Receivers in man coverage, play overhang coverage, and also be able to rotate across the unit. If that sounds familiar, it’s basically my breakdown of 2nd rounder Treydan Stukes. The 6’2, 190 pound safety is going to be a versatile chess piece for the Raiders secondary, and he fills the bandit safety role exceptionally well. Through his career at Arizona, Stukes played 966 snaps at boundary CB, 925 in the nickel, 237 at strong safety, 500 at free safety, and another 155 as a box defender. \n\n\n\nStukes plays with a ton of athleticism, high level instincts, and he’s an extremely advanced run defender with high level instincts, an understanding of leverage, and also an innate ability to play bigger than he is which helps when playing in the box. The Raiders will very likely move Stukes around, and he’s more than capable of doing so. In certain situations he’ll take the FS role and play downfield, while also having an ability to play the nickel position, box linebacker role, or a traditional strong safety as well. If Stukes can do what the Raiders imagine he can, and if he can do so at a good level, the defense will heavily rely on him and he has the chance to be a game changer for the unit. I’d also keep an eye on Dalton Johnson, who while also a rookie, has done similar things to Stukes at Arizona. \n\n\n\nNickel Defender(s) & Safeties:\n\nAs I broke down earlier, the nickel defender here isn’t the traditional slot cornerback but he’s more of a bigger defender, similar to Harrison Smith with the Vikings, Nick Emmanwori in Seattle, and Kyle Hamilton in Baltimore. In no world am I comparing Jeremy Chinn to those three, but Chinn can function in that role, and it’s something he’s done before in his time with the Commanders. Chinn is versatile, he’s able to play near the line of scrimmage, and does best when he’s not tasked with keeping defenders from getting behind him. Chinn is an extremely good run defender, and he’s physical enough to play against tight ends, something he’ll likely be asked to do in this position. Jeremy Chinn is a foundational piece if the Raiders want to run a 5-1 defense, as he’s an extension of the secondary and required to heavily play a role in a variety of assignments. \n\n\n\nAdditionally, nickel cornerback Taron Johnson will rotate into the strong safety, free safety, and nickel defender role but he’s not the true “nickel defender” that Chinn is. I also want to note on other safeties, mainly Isaiah Pola-Mao. Pola-Mao is versatile, he’s similar to Chinn when working near the line of scrimmage, and I’m not a fan of his working as a true free safety, or he’d have a chance to play in the bandit safety role. Pola-Mao is a capable defender, he’s likely an average safety in the NFL long term, but he’s able to play in short yardage situations, has good athleticism, and his instincts near the line of scrimmage make him a vastly different player than when he is downfield in a free safety role. \n\n\n\nI can see the Raiders running a traditional 5-2 base defense, with the 3 interior lineman, 2 EDGE rushers, and 2 linebackers. That would put just 4 defensive backs on the field, which can create some stress on the secondary but gives you two boundary cornerbacks, a traditional strong safety in Jeremy Chinn, and traditional FS in Treydan Stukes. This is also a 3-4 defense, though it’s the traditional 5-2 in modern era. \n\n\n\nInside Linebacker:\n\nAthletes, that’s the core principle here but it stems into two major aspects as well. For starters, a lot of blitzing is built around the linebackers, and the Raiders did acquire to exceptional blitzing linebackers, with Nakobe Dean the best of the two. In addition, they are capable to play zone coverage in small drops which will allow them to take away parts of the middle of the field, an area the Raiders haven’t been able to cover for a long time. Lastly, the way the defensive front is adjusted, the linebacker unit will be crucial to the run game, with an ability to create negative plays but also clean up the work the defensive line does. The Raiders defensive line will be extremely aggressive, and as a result they can create lanes for the linebacker duo allowing them to come uphill and work on stopping backs near the line of scrimmage. The front protects the linebackers from having to take on offensive lineman at the second level, leaving them free to quickly snap and react to the ball.\n\n\n\nDefensive Depth Chart Predictions:\n\nIgnore the positioning of each defender in terms of their alignment, but these are two guesses I have for what the Raiders defense COULD look like this season.\n\nThe 5-1-5 Defense with a traditional Bandit & Big Nickel (right click, open new tab for bigger photo)\n\nThe 5-2-4 BASE Defense with a traditional Bandit & Big Nickel (right click, open new tab for bigger photo)\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785250920;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Las Vegas Raiders Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Las Vegas Raiders Coaching Staff\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13398;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Treydan Stukes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1864;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0491b74eab728f498112b01561d6f8d4\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Seahawks star Byron Murphy II aiming for double-digit sacks in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171120/seahawks-star-byron-murphy-ii-aiming-double-digit-sacks-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"One of the most underrated young cornerstones of the new era of Seattle Seahawks football was the very first pick (16th overall) of the new John Schneider/Mike Macdonald regime. Byron Murphy II is already accomplished after two years in the league. He sees himself as “dominant” against the run. Stats, but mostly the eye test, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5165:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nOne of the most underrated young cornerstones of the new era of Seattle Seahawks football was the very first pick (16th overall) of the new John Schneider/Mike Macdonald regime.\n\nByron Murphy II is already accomplished after two years in the league. He sees himself as “dominant” against the run. Stats, but mostly the eye test, confirm that notion. Murphy does a lot of the dirty work on the ground.\n\nHis sights, however, are set on improvement across the board, including in pass rush productivity.\n\nWhen discussing the run game, Murphy talks his talk, proclaiming in his interview with <a href=\"https://seattlesports.com\">Seattle Sports</a>: “I know I’m a master at it.” He then immediately pointed out the need to constantly improve, despite that feeling.\n\n\n\"I\'m trying to get double-digit sacks this year.\" 👀<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> DT Byron Murphy II discusses the area of his game he\'s worked on the most this offseason on with <a href=\"https://x.com/WymanAndBob?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WymanAndBob</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xhDu6bEE4F\">pic.twitter.com/xhDu6bEE4F</a>— Seattle Sports (@SeattleSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/SeattleSports/status/2081898163393429581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nMurphy confidently reveals one of his goals for the 2026 season: “I’m mainly focused on pass rushing, though. That’s my biggest thing. I’m trying to get double digit sacks this year.” This, after a 7-sack output in ‘25.\n\nThose are strong words, but ones that are backed up by a belief. That belief is reflected in the opinions of his teammates.\n\nEdge rusher, Derick Hall (<a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-nfl-salary-cap/169323/details-seahawks-edge-rusher-derick-hall-contract-extension\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"169323\">who just got paid by the Seahawks</a>) was asked about Murphy II during the preseason in the leadup to an eventual championship run: “Last year I think Murph was hugely effective. He’s one of the best to play the double team in a league, I feel like that’s his strong point being able to add the scale of pass rush” … Derick went on to state how he feels that, “Byron is going to have a really, really huge year for us.”\n\nIndeed, he did. Murphy finished third in sacks among all interior defensive linemen, notching seven QB takedowns. They weren’t flukes either, with BMII ranking top ten in pressures (50).\n\nIn a year in which they finished as the No. 1 scoring defense, the Seattle Seahawks stop unit held the New England Patriots to only 78 yards gained through three quarters of Super Bowl play. Per <a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/seattle-seahawks-2025-defense-is-stamped-in-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seahawks.com</a>: “This defense ranks No. 8, all time in DVOA defense going as far back as 1978, which is how far DVOA stats go back.”\n\nAfter a resounding Super Bowl win with multiple major contributions from a talent-laden “Dark Side” defense, star safety, Julian Love discussed how the defense put up such an impressive performance. Love said, “Yeah, it’s a combined effort. To be able to run the scheme that we do and have success the way we have, it just takes talent. It starts up front. Byron Murphy, honestly, is the heartbeat of our defense. And he’s just an unsung hero. I think his name needs to be mentioned more him, Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed up front, the depth that we have in the interior.”\n\nByron Murphy talked in a <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4V6cNShQpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previous sit-down</a> with Wyman and Bob about “how much dedication it took” to grow into his expanded role in 2025. He went on to say, “I know I can be the best D-tackle in this league. In order to do that, I just gotta make strides, each and every day. Work on my game. Yeah man… I’m aiming high this year.”\n\nFor the uninitiated, defensive guys have a whole different way about them. You love to see the nasty and the swagger out of those guys.\n\nMurphy said of the return of training camp: “I’m just happy to be here. I was ready to get back. Ready to get back to something I love doing, which is football.”\n\nCan Murphy get even better in year three? If he continues to apply that monster work ethic, that will shine through even in the middle of the trenches. He’ll need three more sacks than he recorded last year to meet one of his goals. 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Typically like holding WRs for at least 3 years but it\'s looking very bleak for these guys. Does anyone on this sub have hope for any of these guys? Ed McCaffrey didn\'t break out until like year 8 but obviously times are different. All thought are appreciated lmk if I should kick these guys to the curb! submitted by /u/StockTough419 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:741:\"Bottom of the roster guys... title says it all do you think they\'re cooked? Typically like holding WRs for at least 3 years but it\'s looking very bleak for these guys. Does anyone on this sub have hope for any of these guys? Ed McCaffrey didn\'t break out until like year 8 but obviously times are different. All thought are appreciated lmk if I should kick these guys to the curb! submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/StockTough419\"> /u/StockTough419 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v90mzf/are_luke_mccaffrey_and_or_donte_thornton_jr_worth/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v90mzf/are_luke_mccaffrey_and_or_donte_thornton_jr_worth/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785250050;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11650;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Luke McCaffrey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12541;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Dont\'e Thornton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1866;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"15690beb225cbad9551cee9e58818d0e\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"The case for Saquon Barkley finishing as the RB1 this year\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v90kh3/the_case_for_saquon_barkley_finishing_as_the_rb1/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1482:\"Saquon being ranked around RB10 in Fantasypros PPR feels like a massive overreaction. He is still the clear workhorse in one of the best offences in football, behind a strong offensive line, with almost no serious competition for touches. That gives him a realistic path to 300 carries, strong receiving usage and double-digit touchdowns. People keep pointing to his age and workload, but we should probably stop treating every running back like they age the same way. Sports science, recovery, nutrition and workload management are all better than they were 15 years ago. More importantly, Saquon is not an average NFL athlete. NFL players are already the upper echelon of athletes, and Saquon is in the upper echelon of that group. He is a genuine physical outlier. That does not make him immune to decline, but it makes it much more believable that he can remain elite longer than the average running back. The talent is still obvious. He can score from anywhere, catch passes and take over games in a way very few backs can. Even with Jalen Hurts stealing some goal-line touchdowns, Saquon does not need every carry inside the five because he can create touchdowns on his own. If he stays healthy, 1,600 total yards, 50 catches and 15 touchdowns is completely realistic. People are drafting him like the decline has already happened. There is a very real chance he reminds everyone that his RB1 ceiling never went anywhere. submitted by /u/blitzinc43 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1841:\"Saquon being ranked around RB10 in Fantasypros PPR feels like a massive overreaction. He is still the clear workhorse in one of the best offences in football, behind a strong offensive line, with almost no serious competition for touches. That gives him a realistic path to 300 carries, strong receiving usage and double-digit touchdowns. People keep pointing to his age and workload, but we should probably stop treating every running back like they age the same way. Sports science, recovery, nutrition and workload management are all better than they were 15 years ago. More importantly, Saquon is not an average NFL athlete. NFL players are already the upper echelon of athletes, and Saquon is in the upper echelon of that group. He is a genuine physical outlier. That does not make him immune to decline, but it makes it much more believable that he can remain elite longer than the average running back. The talent is still obvious. He can score from anywhere, catch passes and take over games in a way very few backs can. Even with Jalen Hurts stealing some goal-line touchdowns, Saquon does not need every carry inside the five because he can create touchdowns on his own. If he stays healthy, 1,600 total yards, 50 catches and 15 touchdowns is completely realistic. People are drafting him like the decline has already happened. 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Fellow cornerback Donte Kent will also begin the season on the PUP list.\n\nHowever, the Steelers did get some good news on the injury front, as offensive tackle Broderick Jones has been cleared to practice after recovering from a neck injury he suffered at the tail end of last season.\n\n“He’s in a good place and he’s been cleared to go,” <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2iEGrU6x38\">general manager Omar Khan said</a>. “Obviously, we’re going to be smart about how we progress him, but you guys are going to see him out there on Wednesday.”\n\nWith Jones being cleared, that makes the competition for both tackle positions much more interesting. Troy Fautanu will be a starter, meaning the other tackle spot will come down to Jones, Dylan Cook, and rookie Max Iheanachor.\n\nShould Jones not earn a starting spot, his name would instantly become one to watch on the trade market, as the Steelers didn’t pick up his fifth-year option and drafted the aforementioned Iheanachor in the first round this past April. \n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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Multiple players, as well as general manager Omar Khan are in place to speak with the media throughout the day on Tuesday. Khan spoke early Tuesday morning and revealed that defensive back Jalen Ramsey suffered a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2768:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers have arrived for training camp in Latrobe, PA, with their first practice taking place on Wednesday. Multiple players, as well as general manager Omar Khan are in place to speak with the media throughout the day on Tuesday.\n\nKhan spoke early Tuesday morning and revealed that defensive back <a href=\"https://x.com/JBaileyNFL/status/2082107065741230574?s=20\">Jalen Ramsey</a> suffered a knee injury during mandatory minicamp and will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list. The injury will not require surgery. Additionally. second-year cornerback Donte Kent will also start camp on the PUP list due to an injury dating back to last season.\n\nThe Steelers are very deep in the secondary, having re-signed Asante Samuel Jr. and still having the services of Brandin Echols. That said, Ramsey is their biggest chess piece of the unit who defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will be looking to move all over the defense this season. The sooner he gets back, the better for Pittsburgh.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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With Stetson Bennett getting reps with the starters on Sunday, Stafford returned to the field—and returned to form—with a good first day […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3602:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams poses with USA Flag Football representatives at Loyola Marymount University on July 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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That’s the question the first couple of days of training camp has yielded when it comes to quarterback Carson Beck. He has been… a third round rookie. That is most rookie quarterbacks are taken before they deserve to be taken as part of paying the quarterback tax, you pay it by having […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2451:\"\n\n\n \n Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) practices during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 26, 2026. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nDoes it matter?\n\nThat’s the question the first couple of days of training camp has yielded when it comes to quarterback Carson Beck.\n\nHe has been… a third round rookie.\n\nThat is most rookie quarterbacks are taken before they deserve to be taken as part of paying the quarterback tax, you pay it by having to over invest.\n\nSo, for a player like Carson Beck, he probably wasn’t worth the 65th pick, but if the Cardinals wanted a quarterback they had to pay that price.\n\nThat also means he likely wouldn’t light things up immediately, especially coming from a program that had just a lot more talent than their opponents most of the time.\n\nMy thing is that the only negative about Beck being bad in camp is that it may make them not be overly confident in putting him in games if they get to the point of needing to see someone other than Jacoby Brissett.\n\nWith Beck, the signs of needing time were there. He wasn’t elite at Georgia or even at Miami, really being more of a game manager on really good teams. Which is fine in the NFL, if you are on a really good team. Maybe the Cardinals first team offense will be that, and he can be the game manager that gives them a chance week-in and week-out.\n\nYet, from the scenes at camp, it has not been that way.\n\n\nCarson Beck has had a lot of *big* misses early in camp. Like, 5+ yards off target. 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This news came just one day before the Raiders’ veterans report to training camp (Tuesday, July 28), and four days after the rookies reported to camp (July 23). Sanders, 29, has played for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7321:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 22: Miles Sanders #6 of the Carolina Panthers breaks a tackle by Luke Masterson #59 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders held a workout with 2022 Pro Bowl running back Miles Sanders on Monday, according to <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2081786520281731103\">ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler</a>. This news came just one day before the Raiders’ veterans report to training camp (Tuesday, July 28), and four days after the rookies reported to camp (July 23).\n\n\nFormer Pro Bowl running back Miles Sanders worked out for the Raiders today, per source. Sanders, a free agent, is fully cleared from a knee injury that required surgery and cut short his 2025 season in Dallas. <a href=\"https://t.co/1XpN9HmUTt\">pic.twitter.com/1XpN9HmUTt</a>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2081786520281731103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nSanders, 29, has played for four teams in seven years. The Penn State product was originally a second-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, earning the Pro Bowl bid during his last season in Philadelphia by rushing for <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SandMi01.htm\">1,269 yards (4.9 ypc) and 11 touchdowns</a>. However, the Eagles decided to let him walk during the following offseason, and his production has declined every season since setting career highs four years ago.\n\nIn 2023, Sanders signed a four-year, $25.4 million contract with the Carolina Panthers. However, he battled injuries and struggled to find his footing with the Panthers before being released with two years left on the deal. The running back had just 939 yards from scrimmage and four total touchdowns in 27 games (seven starts) with the Panthers.\n\nThis past season, the former Eagle returned to the NFC East, inking a one-year contract for the veteran minimum with the Dallas Cowboys. Sanders continued to battle the injury bug, suffering a knee bruise and ankle sprain in training camp before being put on season-ending injured reserve after having chondral tissue graft surgery on his left knee, per <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46554845/cowboys-rb-miles-sanders-season-ending-surgery-knee\">ESPN’s Todd Archer</a>. He played in just four games with the Cowboys, collecting just 147 yards from scrimmage and 1 touchdown.\n\nMeanwhile, the Raiders could use some depth behind Ashton Jeanty. The front office was expected to be more active in the running back market, but only used a fourth-round pick on Mike Washington Jr. from Arkansas and signed Indiana’s Roman Hemby as an undrafted rookie during the offseason. Last year’s holdovers, Dylan Laube and Chris Collier, have a combined 17 career touches from scrimmage during the regular season.\n\nIn other words, the position group is pretty young. Jeanty, who is heading into his second season, is the only running back with double-digit rushing attempts. Also, the team could use a reliable pass-catcher out of the backfield, and Sanders has 183 catches for 1,274 yards and four touchdowns in his career to add more reason for the Raiders’ interest.\n\nIn addition to Sanders, the Raiders also hosted the following players for workouts on Monday, per <a href=\"https://x.com/ryanmcfadden_/status/2081842978570854635\">ESPN’s Ryan McFadden</a>. \n\n\nWR K.J. Hamler\n\n\n\nWR Deven Thompkins\n\n\n\nWR Casey Washington\n\n\n\nTE Zack Kuntz\n\n\n\nLB Buddy Johnson \n\n\n\nLB Jamon Johnson \n\n\n\nDE Patrick Johnson\n\n\nAfter the workouts, the <a href=\"https://x.com/RAIDERS_PR/status/2081891194934845899\">Raiders announced</a> the signings of Buddy Johnson, Patrick Johnson and Thompkins. In corresponding moves, the team released wide receiver Jonathan Brady, linebacker Chris Thomas and defensive tackle Laki Tasi. \n\nTasi, who was a former professional rugby player and part of the NFL’s IPP program, is the most significant of the bunch. His story helped him become a popular player within the fanbase last season despite not playing a down during the regular season and spending all of 2025 as a practice squad offensive lineman.\n\nSilver and Black Pride will continue to monitor the situation and report any signings prior to and during training camp. \n\nIn Other Raiders’ Links:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134853/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-big-ten-championship-ohio-state\">Fernando Mendoza film breakdown:</a> S&BP’s latest Mendoza Mania column dives into the <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134853/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-big-ten-championship-ohio-state\">No. 1 pick’s performance on a big stage in the Big Ten Championship against Ohio State</a>. \n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134427/keyron-crawfords-las-vegas-raiders-timeline\">Keyron Crawford’s timeline:</a> “His 2026 season should be slightly inconsistent with Crawford likely behind Maxx Crosby, Malcolm Koonce, Kwity Paye for rotational snaps and he’ll likely also be pushed by UDFA Cian Slone who’s made waves in the off-season so far,” <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134427/keyron-crawfords-las-vegas-raiders-timeline\">S&BP’s Tristen Kuhn</a> wrote. “…Year two & three are likely the biggest for Crawford, 2027 can likely see one or all of those above him on the depth chart gone.”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/fernando-mendoza-enters-first-training-camp-ready-to-learn-listen-and-lean-into-the-grind\">Mendoza ready to learn:</a> “‘Being a part of the Silver and Black, we want to compete every single day and do the best that we can for the organization and best for the team so we can win games,’” Mendoza told <a href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/fernando-mendoza-enters-first-training-camp-ready-to-learn-listen-and-lean-into-the-grind\">Paul Gutierrez of the team’s website</a>. “‘Everybody in the quarterback room is a top-tier quarterback and it’s going to be competing with each other, not competing against each other.’”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/BarstoolGruden/status/2081462055014739989?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\">Jon Gruden hypes up Klint Kubiak:</a> “Enter Klint Kubiak, who could solve a lot of problems,” the former head coach said in a video posted on his <a href=\"https://x.com/BarstoolGruden/status/2081462055014739989?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\">X/Twitter account</a>. “Not only did they get a young, up-and-coming head coach, they got a guy who can really call plays and coach quarterbacks, and run the offense.” \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785247200;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"Las Vegas Raiders Free Agency\";i:1;s:27:\"Las Vegas Raiders Preseason\";i:2;s:31:\"Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6151;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Miles Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1878;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"804e342a76fbe24045989288be89b547\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Drew Brees sees bright future for Tyler Shough, Saints’ rebuilt offense\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/112147/drew-brees-sees-bright-future-for-tyler-shough-saints-rebuilt-offense\";s:11:\"description\";s:356:\"With the New Orleans Saints officially entering a new era at quarterback, no one understands the demands of leading the franchise better than Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees. In an exclusive one-on-one interview with Covers.com, the future Hall of Famer sat down with DJ Siddiqi to discuss the Saints’ outlook under quarterback Tyler Shough, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3723:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11: Drew Brees announces a light heavyweight fight during the UFC 329 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) \n\nWith the New Orleans Saints officially entering a new era at quarterback, no one understands the demands of leading the franchise better than Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees.\n\nIn an exclusive one-on-one interview with <a href=\"https://www.covers.com/nfl/exclusive-interview-drew-brees-on-shough-allen-herbert\">Covers.com</a>, the future Hall of Famer sat down with DJ Siddiqi to discuss the Saints’ outlook under quarterback Tyler Shough, who enters his second season and first as the team’s Week 1 starter. Brees praised the young signal-caller’s maturity, poise and leadership while expressing optimism about the direction of the offense under head coach Kellen Moore.\n\n“I’ve been really impressed with him,” Brees said. “I talked to him around the draft last year, at training camp, during the season and right before he took over.”\n\nBrees said he watched the Saints gradually come together despite facing significant changes on both sides of the football.\n\n“To watch that team come together—in a lot of ways it was a new offense with Kellen Moore, it was a new defense with Brandon Staley—but man, they really hit their stride at the end of the year, and in large part, the quarterback was playing well.”\n\nThe Saints legend believes Shough possesses many of the physical and mental traits needed to succeed at the professional level.\n\n“Tyler, he’s a big, strong athlete, mature beyond his years, plays with great poise. Strong arm. He can run the ball well, creates some versatility as an offense.”\n\nWith another offseason in Moore’s system, Brees expects Shough to take another step in his development in 2026.\n\n“I think he’s got some natural leadership ability. The guys seem to gravitate to him.”\n\nThat said, Brees believes continuity could be one of New Orleans’ biggest advantages entering the season.\n\n“And now in his second year in the offense, you add a weapon like Jordyn Tyson to go along with Chris Olave and some of the other guys that they have—Juwan Johnson, Alvin Kamara’s coming back, and you go out and sign Travis Etienne.”\n\nThe collection of offensive playmakers gives New Orleans plenty of reasons for optimism.\n\n“You’ve got some weapons and guys to spread the ball to that are real playmakers,” Brees said. “But it’s all about the guy pulling the trigger making great decisions and putting everybody in positions to succeed.”\n\nFor Brees, that’s the next challenge for Shough. The supporting cast appears to be in place. Now it’s about the quarterback making the right reads, distributing the football efficiently and elevating the players around him.\n\nGiven Brees’ intimate knowledge of what it takes to succeed in New Orleans, his endorsement carries considerable weight. While expectations surrounding Shough remain measured, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history sees a player with the physical tools, leadership qualities and offensive support necessary to help lead the Saints into their next chapter.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785245400;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"New Orleans Saints analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1879;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"525473de91de6b2307b76e2c501c4a0a\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Jared Goff, the epitome of waiting on drafting QB\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8y1bq/jared_goff_the_epitome_of_waiting_on_drafting_qb/\";s:11:\"description\";s:469:\"There are a lot of options at QB, but I feel like Jared Goff is being slept on a bit too much. He finished as the QB9 last season but is the QB16 in ADP on Fantasy Pros. The only QB with at least 30 TD passes in each of the last 3 seasons. Leads the NFL with 12 games of 300+ passing yards over the last 2 seasons. Then, the best ability is availability, and Jared Goff hasn\'t missed a game in 4 seasons. submitted by /u/LengthinessCapable56 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:817:\"There are a lot of options at QB, but I feel like Jared Goff is being slept on a bit too much. He finished as the QB9 last season but is the QB16 in ADP on Fantasy Pros. The only QB with at least 30 TD passes in each of the last 3 seasons. Leads the NFL with 12 games of 300+ passing yards over the last 2 seasons. Then, the best ability is availability, and Jared Goff hasn\'t missed a game in 4 seasons. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/LengthinessCapable56\"> /u/LengthinessCapable56 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8y1bq/jared_goff_the_epitome_of_waiting_on_drafting_qb/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8y1bq/jared_goff_the_epitome_of_waiting_on_drafting_qb/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785244135;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3163;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Jared Goff\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1880;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ba74a08614a44999127817e995847789\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Seahawks News: RBs making noise as Seahawks training camp pushes forward\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/171133/seahawks-news-rbs-making-noise-as-seahawks-training-camp-pushes-forward\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"Arguably the most urgent battles within the context of the 2026 Seattle Seahawks training camp are the RB1 and RB2 positions (pre Charbonnet’s return). Each contender, be it Emmanuel Wilson, George Holani, or Jadarian Price, has their own unique virtues to offer to the ‘Hawks backfield. There may not be a more perfect back amongst […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4983:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nArguably the most urgent battles within the context of the 2026 Seattle Seahawks training camp are the RB1 and RB2 positions (pre Charbonnet’s return). Each contender, be it Emmanuel Wilson, George Holani, or Jadarian Price, has their own unique virtues to offer to the ‘Hawks backfield. There may not be a more perfect back amongst them. But, no doubt, they play ball like they. In the modern era, RBs-by-committee is statute quo. The question begs then, who will get the bulk of the load? Who will share the load? Who do you want to take the rock and go? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for being here. 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The highly anticipated news came down that Jones will be a full participant in training camp. Fans can rejoice. That is a big piece of the puzzle, but the Colts are still risking their entire season. Jones needs someone to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2683:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 10, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16), Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Coleman Owen (9) and Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott (32) participates in a drill during minicamp at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images \n\nDaniel Jones will be back on the field for the Indianapolis Colts sooner than expected. The highly anticipated news came down that Jones will be a full participant in training camp. Fans can rejoice. That is a big piece of the puzzle, but the Colts are still risking their entire season. Jones needs someone to throw it to, and currently, the options are sparse.\n\nAlec Pierce is starting camp on the PUP list, which isn’t a surprise. Just because no one was caught off guard, it doesn’t mean it isn’t something to stir slight concern, though. Heck, even if he was full go from the start, are you ranking this receiving corps as one of the tops in the league? I know we all bleed blue here, but if you think that, you might have lost a little too much blue blood because you aren’t thinking straight. I’ll take Pierce on my team for sure, but stacked against Justin Jefferson or Ja’Marr Chase, he falls short. Worse yet is the drop-off behind him. \n\nJosh Downs will still do his thing, but that number two on the outside is missing. Ashton Dulin is slated for that role currently. If the Colts don’t nab a veteran soon, it will be sink or swim, and I am not prepared to see a ton of swimming. There continues to be a lot of smoke around Keenan Allen and even some mentions of Deebo Samuel. Neither of those men will save the day, but that is the current reality. It’s best to pile on as many sandbags as possible, even if it won’t keep all the water out. The Colts must bring in a veteran wideout who can be a threat to soften the opposing defense. There are weapons on offense, but more is needed. \n\nPeyton Manning and Philip Rivers thrived because they could get the ball out immediately. Their running backs and receivers made quick work of things to give them a target. If Daniel Jones has to sit back in the pocket, waiting for separation, he is exposed to another injury. Alec Pierce should be back for the regular season. Then again, he might not be. Regardless, he can’t do it alone. 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Moore was Chicago’s number one wideout all three years he was a Bear, averaging 81 receptions and 1,004 yards, and he never missed a game. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5266:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Luther Burden III #10 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball during an NFL wild card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears traded DJ Moore away this offseason, partly for money reasons, but also with the expectation that their young receivers are all ready to step up in 2026. Moore was Chicago’s number one wideout all three years he was a Bear, averaging 81 receptions and 1,004 yards, and he never missed a game.\n\nBen Johnson’s offense may not feature any one receiver, but they’ll still need to replace Moore’s 979 snaps.\n\nRoster Locks\n\nLuther Burden III figures to be the biggest beneficiary of Moore not being in Chicago, as he’ll slide into a full-time starter role now. Last year, as a rookie, Burden played in 15 games with 5 starts, and he caught 47 passes for 652 yards. He’s been mentioned as a breakout player by several analysts this offseason, which I agree with. There’s just something different about the way Burden moves on a football field, and I expect him to get at least 80 touches this season.\n\n“He makes the first guy miss every time. That’s his trait,” quarterback Caleb Wiliams <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_JqUzMsWMs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_JqUzMsWMs\">said</a> about Burden on a recent appearance with Kay Adams. “He catches everything. Easy passes. Hard passes. He’s a friendly receiver; is what we call it as a QB. His route running and things like that, he’s super friendly. And when you get the ball in his hands, he makes that first player miss quite often.”\n\nRome Odunze was the 10th overall pick in 2024, and early on last year, he looked like a potential breakout star, but injuries derailed his sophomore season. After his hot four-game start to open the year (20 catches, 296 yards, 5 TDs), he missed five games and finished with 44 receptions for 661 yards and 6 touchdowns. \n\nKalif Raymond (5’9, 180) figures to start the season as the WR3, but the Bears are very high on 2025 UDFA Jahdae Walker (6’3″, 206). They kept Walker on the 53-man roster all season, and while they tried to make a special teamer out of him early, they eventually started giving him some offensive reps, and in weeks 16, 17, and 18, he played 78 snaps on offense and had 6 receptions for 87 yards and 2 TDs. As Walker and Raymond are physically different receivers, it may be a matchup game to see who plays more.\n\nThe Bears will likely bring rookie third-round pick Zavion Thomas around slowly, but he should be in the mix as a returner immediately. His 4.28 speed popped this offseason at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson has already <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/rookie-zavion-thomas-flashing-rare-speed-in-practice\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/rookie-zavion-thomas-flashing-rare-speed-in-practice\">discussed</a> what he needs to see before making Thomas a consistent part of the offense. \n\n\n“If we can harness all of this energy and make sure that we can trust him and he’s going to align where he needs to and run the route the way we need him to, that we really could use him and he could be a big weapon for us this year.”\n\n\nA Good Bet To Make It\n\nThe Bears carried six receivers on the 53-man roster last year, so if the five above are locks, there’s only room for one more.\n\nConsidering he appeared in 13 games last year for the Steelers, and 93 total in his seven-year career, 29-year-old Scotty Miller makes sense. He doesn’t have a ton of special teams experience, but in 2022 and 2023, he logged 240 snaps in the third phase.\n\nRoster Bubble/Practice Squad\n\nMaurice Alexander has been with Ben Johnson for a few years now on his offense’s practice squads. He appeared in one game last year.\n\nKaden Davis spent parts of the last two years on the Browns’ practice squad, where he was elevated for three games. The Bears are his eighth professional stop since being a 2022 Broncos UDFA, and that includes a few months in Detroit with Ben Johnson in 2024.\n\nJP Richardson was a 2025 UDFA, and he returns after spending last season on the practice squad while being elevated for one game. \n\nThe Bears have two rookie UDFA’s this offseason: Kyron Hudson (6’1″, 212) and Omari Kelly (5’11”, 190). Hudson was at USC for two years with Caleb Williams, and in 2025, while at Penn State, he caught 23 passes for 288 yards. 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(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe are 48 days away from the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>‘ season-opening game against the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.\n\nThe No. 48 jersey will be worn by linebacker Cole Christiansen in Chiefs training camp, and he has worn it since he joined Kansas City before the 2022 season.\n\nThe uniform has an underrated group of all-time Chiefs to have worn it:\n\nThe memorable No. 48s in franchise history\n\nTodd McNair (1989 – 1993, 1996)\n\nDuane Wood (1960 – 1964)\n\nNate Allen (1971 – 1974)\n\nJames Hadnot (1980 – 1983)\n\nAfter the Chiefs drafted McNair in the eighth round of the 1989 draft, he carved out a receiving-first role out of the backfield when the Chiefs ran the West Coast offense. Over six years with the Chiefs, McNair <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McNaTo00.htm\">caught 186 passes</a>, gained 1,856 yards and caught six touchdowns while rushing just 128 times for 667 yards and another three scores.\n\nIn a late-season, 24-21 win over the San Diego Chargers in 1990, McNair gained a career-high 111 receiving yards on three catches, one gaining 65 yards and another being a 40-yard touchdown catch late in the first half.\n\n48: The number of combined tackles by George Karlaftis last season\n\nThe leading tackler among the Chiefs’ defensive linemen in 2025 was Karlaftis, who finished (48) with the 11th-most combined tackles among all NFL defensive ends, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/defense.htm\">according to Pro Football Reference</a>.\n\nIt speaks to how active Karlaftis is on all downs, even as he played through a broken hand for a portion of last year. 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There will be several players competing to become the top guy, whether it\'s at running back, wide receiver, etc. This will obviously depend on which players everyone has on their dynasty teams, but I\'ll list a few situations to keep an eye on. Colts: Given the recent Alec Pierce news, it\'ll be intriguing to see what happens over the coming weeks. Will Warren take on an even bigger role, or will we finally see Downs take the next step? Dolphins: It\'s Malik Willis season! What will happen in the battle to become his top receiving option? Will Malik Washington emerge as the top guy, or will rookie Caleb Douglas prove he\'s the one? Chris Bell\'s injury makes it possible for either of them. If neither pans out, perhaps Bell becomes the guy once he\'s healthy. Jaguars: Who the heck knows? Haha. This one will be fun to watch. I\'m rooting for Travis Hunter, especially given how many people have already lost hope. I\'m still a believer in his talent. Browns: Another interesting battle among the receiving options. Rookie training camp went well for both Boston and Concepcion. It\'ll be different now that they\'re practicing with the full roster. They both have a chance to climb to the top of the pecking order alongside Fanin. Will it take them long, or have they already established themselves ahead of Jeudy and Bond? I don\'t have many storylines at running back, tight end, or quarterback. Let\'s hear what everyone else is keeping an eye on. Cheers! submitted by /u/Herejst4thisquestion [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1919:\"As we all know, training camp begins for many teams today. There will be several players competing to become the top guy, whether it\'s at running back, wide receiver, etc. This will obviously depend on which players everyone has on their dynasty teams, but I\'ll list a few situations to keep an eye on. Colts: Given the recent Alec Pierce news, it\'ll be intriguing to see what happens over the coming weeks. Will Warren take on an even bigger role, or will we finally see Downs take the next step? Dolphins: It\'s Malik Willis season! What will happen in the battle to become his top receiving option? Will Malik Washington emerge as the top guy, or will rookie Caleb Douglas prove he\'s the one? Chris Bell\'s injury makes it possible for either of them. If neither pans out, perhaps Bell becomes the guy once he\'s healthy. Jaguars: Who the heck knows? Haha. This one will be fun to watch. I\'m rooting for Travis Hunter, especially given how many people have already lost hope. I\'m still a believer in his talent. Browns: Another interesting battle among the receiving options. Rookie training camp went well for both Boston and Concepcion. It\'ll be different now that they\'re practicing with the full roster. They both have a chance to climb to the top of the pecking order alongside Fanin. Will it take them long, or have they already established themselves ahead of Jeudy and Bond? I don\'t have many storylines at running back, tight end, or quarterback. Let\'s hear what everyone else is keeping an eye on. 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Carr has good potential but lacks proof entering the CFB Season -- 2027 Summer Scouting pt. 2.1\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8xg8j/can_dante_moore_improve_on_his_2026_nfl_draft/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2527:\"2027 Summer Scouting Series 33\\ Prospects in 4 Podcast Episodes & Posts* This is the first r/DynastyFF post to features Part 2 of the Summer Scouting Series, listed below. Like Part 1, Part 2 covers an additional 8 Prospects. Part 2: https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante Additional Prospects in Pt. 2: Ahmad Hardy, Antwan Raymond, L.J. Martin, Bryant Wesco, Ryan Coleman-Williams, & Ryan Wingo The best and most detailed notes on the Summer Scouting Series can be found by listening to the Fantasy for Real podcast. Part 1 can be found on my previous posts or through the Substack. // QBs Part 2 // Dante Moore, QB, Oregon 6’ 3” 206 lbs || (22.03) GRADE: QB Tier 1 (QB1-2 || QB2) A “safe” QB prospect who could take another step with a 2nd Year of experience. There are some concerns under pressure which threaten the “safe” label, but Moore’s overall performance in 2025 was excellent with every reason to believe in a repeat season in 2026. Perhaps more importantly, Moore is the “floor > ceiling” player compared to Arch Manning in my top two, but Moore still can improve. Not only will the increased experience help Moore analytically, but more comfort, confidence, and a potential National Championship run could establish Moore as a clearly better version of the QB who may have been the 1.02 in the 2026 NFL Draft. // C.J. Carr, QB, Notre Dame 6’ 2” 215 lbs || (22.03) GRADE: QB Tier 2 (QB3-7 || QB5) Promising, but still largely untested. C.J. Carr had a very encouraging 2nd Year in College Football and shows high-upside passing potential, but with only 12 Starts and questionable performance against the better teams on Notre Dame’s schedule, Carr is someone who likely needs to have a big 2026 to cement himself in the 2027 NFL Draft. As is, Carr is a player who projects more clearly for the 2028 NFL Draft as things currently stand, though that can change particularly with a deep playoff run. // Summer Scouting QB Rankings (Part 2) Arch Manning, Texas Dante Moore, Oregon - - C.J. Carr, Notre Dame Darian Mensah, Miami (FL) via Duke - - - - // Full Part 2: https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante Next post will continue Part 2 of the Summer Scouting Series with RBs Ahmad Hardy, Antwan Raymond, & L.J. Martin. Once again, I\'m pushing TE Trey\'Dez Green (who was in Part 1) to the end of the Series as I only have 2 TEs for the entire Series. Questions & Comments welcome, C.J. submitted by /u/cjfreel [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3394:\"2027 Summer Scouting Series 33\\ Prospects in 4 Podcast Episodes & Posts* This is the first <a href=\"/r/DynastyFF\">r/DynastyFF</a> post to features Part 2 of the Summer Scouting Series, listed below. Like Part 1, Part 2 covers an additional 8 Prospects. Part 2: <a href=\"https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante\">https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante</a> Additional Prospects in Pt. 2: Ahmad Hardy, Antwan Raymond, L.J. Martin, Bryant Wesco, Ryan Coleman-Williams, & Ryan Wingo The best and most detailed notes on the Summer Scouting Series can be found by listening to the Fantasy for Real podcast. Part 1 can be found on my previous posts or through the Substack. // QBs Part 2 // Dante Moore, QB, Oregon 6’ 3” 206 lbs || (22.03) GRADE: QB Tier 1 (QB1-2 || QB2) A “safe” QB prospect who could take another step with a 2nd Year of experience. There are some concerns under pressure which threaten the “safe” label, but Moore’s overall performance in 2025 was excellent with every reason to believe in a repeat season in 2026. Perhaps more importantly, Moore is the “floor > ceiling” player compared to Arch Manning in my top two, but Moore still can improve. Not only will the increased experience help Moore analytically, but more comfort, confidence, and a potential National Championship run could establish Moore as a clearly better version of the QB who may have been the 1.02 in the 2026 NFL Draft. // C.J. Carr, QB, Notre Dame 6’ 2” 215 lbs || (22.03) GRADE: QB Tier 2 (QB3-7 || QB5) Promising, but still largely untested. C.J. Carr had a very encouraging 2nd Year in College Football and shows high-upside passing potential, but with only 12 Starts and questionable performance against the better teams on Notre Dame’s schedule, Carr is someone who likely needs to have a big 2026 to cement himself in the 2027 NFL Draft. As is, Carr is a player who projects more clearly for the 2028 NFL Draft as things currently stand, though that can change particularly with a deep playoff run. // Summer Scouting QB Rankings (Part 2) Arch Manning, Texas Dante Moore, Oregon - - C.J. Carr, Notre Dame Darian Mensah, Miami (FL) via Duke - - - - // Full Part 2: <a href=\"https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante\">https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/181-2027-summer-scouting-pt-2-dante</a> Next post will continue Part 2 of the Summer Scouting Series with RBs Ahmad Hardy, Antwan Raymond, & L.J. Martin. 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Summer time is really the only time I have to travel and the family took a much needed vacation to Alaska before all the craziness of training camp and work get started. This will be the final in the make or break series here before training camp and you better believe […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5034:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIt has been awhile. Summer time is really the only time I have to travel and the family took a much needed vacation to Alaska before all the craziness of training camp and work get started. This will be the final in the make or break series here before training camp and you better believe that I noticed that all of these nominees are on the offensive side of the football. \n\nTank Dell could probably be best compared with Lance McCullers Jr. of the Houston Astros. For those of you that don’t follow baseball, McCullers is now a former Astro and is currently unemployed. You can compare the two because they both have (or had) immense talent and they had some really huge moments for their respective franchises. Depending on your life perspective, you could say they were victims of bad luck. You could also say that given their particular physical traits (size in the case of Dell and pitching style/delivery in the case of McCullers) they were also destined to be this type of player. \n\nAt any rate, the McCullers story is largely written. He just had one too many arm injuries. He missed all of 2023 and 2024. He was a shell of his former self when he returned. For hardcore Astros fans it was a very difficult thing to watch. The grounded and wiser fans knew he was giving it everything he had. The more emotional fans got the point of even threatening his family after bad outings. Scumbags are scumbags and unfortunately Houston is not immune to the presence of scumbag fans.\n\nDell’s comeback story is largely unwritten. He is participating in team activities. He is running routes and catching balls. He is doing so without pads and without the need to go 100 percent with press coverage. Simply put, we have no idea what he has left in the tank. The stories intersect because we know these are high character guys that want nothing more than to win for their team. In other words, they are easy guys to root for.\n\nIf desire were enough to make it happen then Dell would be a shoo in to get the job done. He worked out feverishly in the offseason to get back, so there is hope that he can return to near 100 percent. Of course, that is complicated by itself. One could argue that he wasn’t 100 percent when he was playing in 2024 due to his previous injury. The production from the previous season certainly wasn’t there. Was that a physical thing or was that the general malaise from the second year of the Bobby Slowik offense? I suppose we might never know the answer to that.\n\nSo, we start training camp with a number of questions. The first question is where Dell fits in the offense if he is healthy? Jayden Higgins seems destined to be the second outside receiver with Nico Collins. It seems rational enough. Higgins is much like Nico Collins in size and physical traits so the expectations are clear to see. Dell is smaller and quicker, so some would be inclined to think he would fit in comfortably as the slot receiver. Yet, he was an outside receiver when he was at his best.\n\nOne of the weaknesses of the Nick Caley offense is that it didn’t show much imagination in terms of taking advantage of individual player strengths. In other words, there were few targeted plays that highlighted individual players. There were few speciality packages that caused mix matches. This could have been a function of simply trying to install an intricate offense slowly. It could be a function of not putting too much on C.J. Stroud’s plate. It could be a function of not trusting the protection upfront enough. It could be a function of DeMeco Ryans wanting to play things close to the vest do his defense could win games. It could be a lot of things. It could also simply be that this is something the Nick Caley offense simply doesn’t do.\n\nAll of this assumes Dell is at or near 100 percent. What if he isn’t at or near 100 percent? What is he able to give you then and is that better than what a Jaylin Noel or Xavier Hutchinson can provide? Suffice it to say, there are tons of moving parts for the offense in this camp. The good news is that most of them have played in the Caley system for a year, so Ryans himself has said the offense is far ahead of where they were last year at this time. Still, that doesn’t tell us how individual players will perform.\n\nDell is officially in his fourth year of his contract. It is the last year of his contract. 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Rams News: Madden ‘27 gives them two of the best players\";s:4:\"link\";s:84:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144560/la-rams-news-madden-27-99\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"Madden ‘27 is coming out, and its best players are traditionally given a rating of 99 (not 100) and Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett will be coming to the new video game each with their own 99 rating. It doesn’t mean anything other than it’s expected that Stafford and Garrett are two of the best […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4142:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 12: Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett (95) assists on a sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during game action between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions on November 12, 2017 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nMadden ‘27 is coming out, and its best players are traditionally given a rating of 99 (not 100) and Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett will be coming to the new video game each with their own 99 rating. It doesn’t mean anything other than it’s expected that Stafford and Garrett are two of the best players at their position going into the 2027 season. \n\nWill video game ratings matter on Sunday’s? No. Do video games ratings matter at all? In terms of Madden, for a lot of fans and players, it’s neat. To be rated so highly in Madden is something many players who grew up playing Madden are proud of. \n\nSay what you want (and you should!), but if Stafford and Garrett play as well as the video games expects, the Rams should be fun to watch.\n\nPlease comment on whatever you want. Thank you for checking out Turf Show Times! \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/videos/rams-qb-matthew-stafford-de-myles-garrett-given-99-overall-rating-for-madden-27-the-insiders\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/videos/rams-qb-matthew-stafford-de-myles-garrett-given-99-overall-rating-for-madden-27-the-insiders\"> Rams QB Matthew Stafford, DE Myles Garrett given 99-overall rating for Madden ’27 | ‘The Insiders’</a> (nfl.com)\n\n“NFL Network’s Patrick Claybon shares the news of the ratings adjusters at EA Sports giving Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive end Myles Garrett 99-overall ratings in the upcoming video game Madden ’27.”\n\n<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/rams-secondary-wasted-no-time-giving-fans-reason-believe\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ramblinfan.com/rams-secondary-wasted-no-time-giving-fans-reason-believe\">Rams secondary wasted no time giving fans a reason to believe</a> (ramblinfan)\n\n“While the Los Angeles Rams made plenty of roster changes this offseason, the key impact area is the secondary. As training camp kicks off fans are eager to learn about new starting cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. But younger defensive backs also stepped up to prove they are still relevant.\n\nCornerback Cam Lampkin and safety Kam Kinchens joined Watson in raising coaches’ eyebrows <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-from-day-1-of-2026-rams-training-camp-stetson-bennett-myles-garrett-jaylen-watson-kam-kinchens-cam-lampkin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">with great plays in their training camp debuts.</a> And there’s plenty more where that came from.“\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/27/rams-roster-moves-training-camp-signings/91069952007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/27/rams-roster-moves-training-camp-signings/91069952007/\">Rams sign two free agents as training camp gets underway</a> (ramswire)\n\n“Cook was teammates with Trent McDuffie and Puka Nacua during their time at the University of Washington and was coached by current Rams pass game coordinator Jimmy Lake for a portion of his collegiate career.\n\nMurray, a 2020 UDFA from William and Mary, spent his first four professional football seasons with the New England Patriots. 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While Shanahan oversees the entire team, he\'s best known for running the team\'s offense and that role has him interacting with quarterback Brock Purdy quite often. Purdy held his first press conference of camp on Monday and shared how it\'s been going through workouts without having Shanahan in his ear. \"He\'s our guy. He\'s the one leading all the team meetings and stuff and going over just situational football, what practice <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201767-transcript-raheem-morris-training-updates/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is going to look like</a>,\" Purdy said, via 49ersWebzone.com. \"He\'s our leader. So, it has been weird in terms of not having that, but I will say the assistant coaches have done a good job with stepping up.\"Purdy is in his fifth season and said he understands \"what needs to be done and getting guys in and out of the huddle and sort of pushing the tempo\" during practices. That\'s helped things go smoothly over the last few days and it gives Purdy confidence that the team could handle opening the season without Shanahan if he\'s not healthy enough to resume his duties. \"We\'ve got guys that can definitely lead this team in moments, especially when we have guys player-wise that are, we\'ve been around the block and understand how this goes and what all goes into winning games in the NFL,\" Purdy said. \"We have that. We have older guys that can help the young guys and we can go through installs, we can go through practice, we can go through game prep and understand what it takes. And so, that\'s the good thing. Obviously, we want our guy with us in Kyle and the goal is when he\'s ready, he\'s going to come back in and it\'s going to be smooth, we\'re just going to keep going. Obviously, you don\'t want the worst to happen, but we\'ll be ready for it, but more than anything we just want Kyle to be good and healthy and ready to come back when he\'s ready.\"No one with the 49ers wants to put Purdy\'s feelings to the test in Week 1 against the Rams, but the makeup of the team should allow most people to get on the same page as the quarterback when it comes to getting ready for the season. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785241476;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8183;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Brock Purdy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1890;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1ca19de7e218a417662c86d31c51355b\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Matthew Stafford: We have a high ceiling, have to continue raising our floor\";s:4:\"link\";s:136:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matthew-stafford-we-have-a-high-ceiling-have-to-continue-raising-our-floor\";s:11:\"description\";s:218:\"The Rams were among the favorites for Super Bowl LXI before they traded for Myles Garrett in June and acquiring the defensive player of the year has only pushed expectations for the coming season higher in Los Angeles.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3618:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_ramsexpect_260728\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"549582\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_ramsexpect_260728\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_ramsexpect_260728\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Los Angeles Rams\",\"title\": \"How will Rams handle massive expectations?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/how-will-los-angeles-rams-handle-massive-expectations\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-28T12:35:36Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Rams <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://apnews.com/article/rams-matthew-stafford-d616064c04b634c81afbd3cebffc02c5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">were among the favorites</a> for Super Bowl LXI before they traded for Myles Garrett in June and acquiring the defensive player of the year has only pushed expectations for the coming season higher in Los Angeles. Head coach Sean McVay acknowledged those expectations at the start of training camp while noting that \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-mcvay-outside-expectations-wont-change-the-rams-approach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">there’s a lot of stuff</a> in the midst of the journey that we don’t control.\" McVay wants the Rams to prioritize the things they do control when it comes to preparing for the season and quarterback Matthew Stafford was in a similar frame of mind when he spoke to reporters on Monday. Stafford said he wants the team to focus on improving their baseline level of play rather than thinking about how high they can climb if everything falls into place. “We can’t help but make each other better, [but] pieces of paper and names on a roster, those don’t win football games,” Stafford said, via Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. “Teams and players and groups do. . . . Sean said it the other night, we’ve got potentially a high ceiling, right? We’ve got great players that have done a lot in this league. What can we do to continue to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://apnews.com/article/rams-matthew-stafford-d616064c04b634c81afbd3cebffc02c5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raise our floor</a>, so if I’m off a little bit, we can still go find a way to win a football game? If our defense is off a little bit, we can still find a way to go win a football game. Continuing to raise that floor is something that’s going to be a huge part of our journey this season.”There are a number of ways that a talented team can get thrown off track over the course of an NFL season. The work that Stafford and the Rams do now can\'t eliminate all of them, but anything they can do to pare that number down will help them weather the inevitable curveballs that come their way over the next few months. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785240136;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1891;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f6578d612b85703ada035f3a09e220e8\";s:5:\"title\";s:32:\"Dynasty Fantasy Football Mailbag\";s:4:\"link\";s:81:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/28/dynasty-fantasy-football-mailbag-32/\";s:11:\"description\";s:44:\"Eric Hardter dives into the dynasty mailbag.\";s:7:\"content\";s:10055:\"Welcome back to the DLF Mailbag, the preeminent mailbag in all the dynasty fantasy football land.\nAt long last, NFL training camps are now underway! As always, be sure to overreact to every highlight reel catch, read into every bit of beat writer prose, and discern signal from the noise of convoluted coach-speak. Or, ya know… don’t. After all, training camp is one of fantasy football’s great Rorschach Tests.\nIn truth, there’s no right or wrong way in determining the magnitude of your feeling and conviction. Still, what I would advise is don’t be complacent if you’re feeling something, particularly about a player you like. Your valuation should come first and foremost, but if you’re worried others might catch on about “your guy” then it might be time to move quickly before even more training camp positivity comes forward.\nAs a reminder, there are multiple ways to pose your burning questions! You can send me a tweet on Twitter/X (<a href=\"https://x.com/EDH_27\">@EDH_27</a>), and you can also reach out using our <a href=\"https://discord.com/login?redirect_to=%2Fchannels%2F1004568073619111957%2F1027706683620868176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discord</a> channel, or the old-fashioned way (<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/contactus/dlf-mailbag/\">via our online webform</a>).\nLet’s get to it!\nFrom the old school webform…\nWhatchu Talkin’ About Willis?\nIn a 14-team superflex league, I have <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992187/Lamar_Jackson\">Lamar Jackson</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992531/Kyler_Murray\">Kyler Murray</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993867/Malik_Willis\">Malik Willis</a>, and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9038/Matthew_Stafford\">Matthew Stafford</a>. I have a trade offer for Malik Willis for <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994780/Kenyon_Sadiq\">Kenyon Sadiq</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994199/Antonio_Williams\">Antonio Williams</a>. Should I take this trade? – Daniel in Florida\n\nI’ll have to confess my surprise at Willis’ relative valuation. It’s true that with <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993963/Jalen_Tolbert\">Jalen Tolbert</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994541/Malik_Washington\">Malik Washington</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993625/Greg_Dulcich\">Greg Dulcich</a> as his top targets he’s not exactly set up for immediate success. But, as a counterpoint…\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillMa12.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of Pro Football Reference</a>.\nIt’s an admittedly small sample size, but as shown above Willis is an elite rusher. Moreover, during this 22-game sample size (six started), Willis only has 155 passing attempts, meaning he’s run the ball nearly half as often as he’s passed it. New Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley, the former Packers defensive coordinator, is clearly aware of these capabilities, and it would shock me if he doesn’t make strong use of them.\nTo continue putting Willis’ rushing prowess into perspective, if he had enough qualifying attempts, his 5.6 YPC in 2025 would’ve been second best in the league, along with tops at the position just ahead of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992181/Josh_Allen\">Josh Allen</a>. His 63.6% rushing success (quantified as gaining at least 40% of the necessary yards on first down, 60% on second down, or 100% on third or fourth down) would’ve been tops in the league, just edging out the ever-dependable <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993174/Kyren_Williams\">Kyren Williams</a>. All told his career numbers are just a bit behind the alien Lamar Jackson’s 6.0 YPC, which is about as good a measuring stick as you could hope for. The small sample size is the glacier of salt with which we need to digest these numbers, but the fact is Willis has been elite.\nWillis’ passing acumen will undoubtedly be a work in progress. He’s had four years in the league to learn and grow, but the simple truth is there is no replacement for game action. He’s continued to improve during his time in the league, culminating in video game numbers in 2025 (30 for 35, 422 yards, three scores, no turnovers), but these were with defenses not being able to adequately prepare for him. This changes in 2026 as the game film sample size grows.\nSo ultimately my question to you would be, how much do you believe in Willis?\nNo, he’s unlikely to start for you given you have Jackson and Matt Stafford, and a wild card in Kyler Murray. This is a killer crew in a 14-team, superflex league setting. But Jackson is another year old and coming off a down campaign, Stafford is on the metaphorical 17th or 18th tee of his career, and Murray is exactly as stated – a player with upside but who simply hasn’t been effective in recent years.\nAs such there’s a scenario where even if not in 2026, Willis becomes a viable starter for you sooner rather than later. Again, he’s not set up for immediate success, as the team’s only proper skill position player is running back <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993330/DeVon_Achane\">De’Von Achane</a>. But if nothing else, the Dolphins sure have the feel of a team who are going to be trailing a lot of contests, meaning volume and garbage time should be plentiful.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/kenyon-sadiq-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of Sports Reference</a>.\nContinuing, it’s not as if Sadiq doesn’t come with question marks of his own! Yes, perhaps more importantly, he also comes with strong draft capital, given his recent selection as the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. And as shown below, he immediately enters the league as one of the, if not the biggest mismatch at the position given his speed and explosion, as something of a contemporary <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/5084/Vernon_Davis\">Vernon Davis</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/kenyon-sadiq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metrics courtesy of Mock Draftable</a>.\nStill, it’s hard to ignore his paucity of production. Getting on the board in his junior season is better than not getting on the board at all, but he was outproduced by a sixth-round pick in <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994399/Malik_Benson\">Malik Benson</a>, nearly fought to a standstill by a redshirt freshman <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994511/Jeremiah_McClellan\">Jeremiah McClellan</a> (in only six games, no less), and he also ceded 510 yards to fellow tight end <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994884/Jamari_Johnson\">Jamari Johnson</a>. Maybe he would’ve been on the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994626/Tyler_Warren\">Tyler Warren</a> “just wait until I’m the guy” trajectory, but given his early declaration we’ll never know. What we do know is he was catching the ball from a likely 2027 early first-round pick in <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994273/Dante_Moore\">Dante Moore</a>, and could only average a weekly 3.6-40-0.6 line.\nWilliams possesses a stronger collegiate profile, but he was nonetheless a third-round pick. He steps into a great situation for early production, catching the ball from <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992820/Jayden_Daniels\">Jayden Daniels</a> and with only veteran <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993005/Terry_McLaurin\">Terry McLaurin</a> truly in the way. But there’s a reason he carries with him the least amount of trade value in the proposed deal.\nLet’s get back to the growing list of questions you need to ask yourself. We started with how you feel about Willis. From here, it’s how do you feel about Sadiq? Further to that, even if you’re not a huge believer in Sadiq, do you think he will at least retain his dynasty value between now and around this time next year, particularly if he only has a middling rookie season?\nGoing by this faux decision tree, if you feel very strongly about Willis, then I think he might be a player worth hanging on to, even if you like Sadiq too. The league format dictates the preference towards starting signal callers, and we know that running quarterbacks come with both a floor and ceiling unmatched by their pocket passing peers. The value in the DLF Trade Analyzer might say otherwise, but I think the upside is there.\nIf you are lukewarm on Willis and love Sadiq, then conversely it’s an easy accept for the former Duck. If neither player gives you much in the way of the warm and fuzzies, then you need to get back to the concept of dynasty value, and which one will make your roster more valuable moving forward. While admittedly subjective, I’m of the belief a first-round pick in Sadiq is more insulated than Willis, who the NFL dictated was “only” worthy of the 18th-highest 2026 quarterback contract despite hitting free agency when the salary cap was at an all-time high.\nIn truth I don’t think there’s a wrong answer here. This is a deal comprised of two players who as 2026 NFL rookies are pure projections, and another in Willis who has flashed tantalizing talent but remains extremely raw. At the risk of beating a dead horse, the league format dictates a slant towards Willis as a quarterback, but that’s not an inherent reason to hang onto him. 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Kellen Moore is up for a career-defining season in 2026 Moore can keep himself off the hot seat and set up his future. Saints training camp preview: Offensive tackle duo must meet potential The young players could be franchise greats. Jordyn Tyson leads trio […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1569:\"\n\n\n \n METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JUNE 03: Head coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints speaks to media during the OTA Offseason Workout at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 03, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-coaching-staff/112100/kellen-moore-is-up-for-a-career-defining-season-in-2026\">Kellen Moore is up for a career-defining season in 2026</a>\n\nMoore can keep himself off the hot seat and set up his future. \n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/07/27/saints-training-camp-preview-taliese-fuaga-kelvin-banks-jr/91044843007/\">Saints training camp preview: Offensive tackle duo must meet potential</a>\n\nThe young players could be franchise greats. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/rookies-to-watch-entering-new-orleans-saints-training-camp-2026\">Jordyn Tyson leads trio of rookie receivers to watch entering New Orleans Saints training camp</a>\n\nThe future is bright in New Orleans. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/a25pK6Fy6p\">https://t.co/a25pK6Fy6p</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/3AbNZkzfba\">pic.twitter.com/3AbNZkzfba</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints/status/2081772914651615241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785240000;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13281;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordyn Tyson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6782;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1893;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"801e136bd786b9d888adf41573f2d2ee\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"The Falcoholic Reacts: Projecting how many games Tua Tagovailoa will start\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/nfl-reacts-survey/94597/the-falcoholic-reacts-projecting-how-many-games-tua-tagovailoa-will-start\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"The perception of Tua Tagovailoa is that his sharp processing and accuracy can’t make up for his limitations as a quarterback. No matter how well-constructed an offense can be from a personnel and schematic standpoint, he will leave you wanting more. That is one of the biggest reasons why the Miami Dolphins failed to win […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1743:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe perception of Tua Tagovailoa is that his sharp processing and accuracy can’t make up for his limitations as a quarterback. No matter how well-constructed an offense can be from a personnel and schematic standpoint, he will leave you wanting more. That is one of the biggest reasons why the Miami Dolphins failed to win a playoff game at their peak in the past five years. Those shortcomings will leave fans pondering how many games he could start in Atlanta. \n\nMichael Penix Jr. will return at some point. It’s hard to imagine him being completely disregarded, as he possesses the attributes and intangibles you want to see from a quarterback. That will leave Tagovailoa without much margin for error. Unless he regains his 2023 Pro Bowl form, the pressure will ramp up for Penix Jr. to be back on the field. That will take time due to the young quarterback’s <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-injuries/89287/michael-penix-jr-injury-update-knee-outlook-kirk-cousins\">devastating ACL injury</a> from last November. It’s one of the main reasons why Tagovailoa will start plenty of games in Atlanta, regardless of his overall performance.\n\n\n\nIn a close vote, more fans believe the former top five overall pick will start until November. Although many are optimistic he starts for most of the season, there is slightly greater belief in Penix Jr. taking over after a difficult stretch where the Falcons will play teams like the 49ers, Bears, and Bengals.\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">This result is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook.</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785240000;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Atlanta Falcons discussion\";i:1;s:20:\"Atlanta Falcons news\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1894;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2d65634625b59653150b167fe0cd1155\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Caleb Williams: We\'ll be more entertaining throughout the whole game this year\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/caleb-williams-well-be-more-entertaining-throughout-the-whole-game-this-year\";s:11:\"description\";s:249:\"The Bears had a knack for saving their best work for the latest portions of games while winning the NFC North and advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs last year, but quarterback Caleb Williams isn\'t looking for a repeat of that in 2026.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2963:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_superbowlpostgame_260720\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"136870\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_superbowlpostgame_260720\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_superbowlpostgame_260720\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"NFL should revamp Super Bowl postgame ceremony\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/nfl-should-revamp-super-bowl-postgame-ceremony\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-20T17:55:39Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Bears had a knack for saving their best work for the latest portions of games while winning the NFC North and advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs last year, but quarterback Caleb Williams isn\'t looking for a repeat of that in 2026. 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McBride (252.9 half-PPR points) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dallas-goedert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Goedert</a> (155.1 half-PPR points) were the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-te.php?min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TE1 and the TE4</a>, respectively, in half-PPR total points in 2025. McBride and Goedert were tied for the most <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/stats/te.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">receiving touchdowns (11)</a> among tight ends in 2025.\nIn 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews</a> led the position with 11 receiving touchdowns, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonnu-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonnu Smith</a> were tied for second, with eight receiving touchdowns. They were the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-te.php?year=2024&min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TE5, TE2, and TE4</a>, respectively, in half-PPR total points that season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta</a> paced tight ends in touchdown receptions in 2023, scoring 11. Unsurprisingly, he was the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-te.php?year=2023&min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TE1</a> in half-PPR total points in 2023. Kittle, Andrews, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-njoku.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Njoku</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cole-kmet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19229\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cole Kmet</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/hunter-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunter Henry</a> were in a five-person pile-up for the second-most touchdown receptions at tight end in 2023, with six. They were the TE5, TE13, TE6, and TE18 in half-PPR total points. Sadly, Andrews’s total points were hampered by injuries. Andrews was limited to only 10 games in 2023. He was the TE4 in half-PPR points per game (11.3) among tight ends with at least eight games played in 2023, though.\n\nTouchdowns are a straightforward path to a top-five TE finish, and Andrews finished at a top-five TE in half-PPR total points as recently as 2024 and was a top-five one in half-PPR points per game among those with at least eight games played in 2023.\n\nAndrews bottomed out for a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-te.php?min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TE16</a> finish in half-PPR total points and a TE24 half-PPR points per game (6.3) finish among those with at least eight games played in 2025.\nAndrews had a down year last season. Maybe it was the cliff, but the Ravens clearly don’t believe he’s gone off the cliff. Baltimore signed him to a <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-te-mark-andrews-agrees-to-three-year-39-3m-contract-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three-year extension</a> worth $39.3 million, including $26 million in guaranteed money in December.\n\nAndrews and the Ravens will look to get back on track this year, and their ability to rebound all starts with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>‘s health. Andrews’s fantasy value is also tied to his multi-time MVP’s health. Andrews had the following in-out splits in Jackson’s starts and non-starts, with data via the Fantasy Points Data Suite.\n(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nOddsmakers like the outlook for the Ravens in 2026. Baltimore’s <a href=\"https://www.bettingpros.com/nfl/odds/team-futures/over-under-wins/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consensus win total</a> for 2026 of 11.5 is tied for the highest in the NFL. Moreover, per <a href=\"https://www.firstdown.studio/implied-totals/season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Down Studio</a>, their implied average points per game for 2026 is the sixth-highest at 25.9 points per game. Andrews should once again be in the mix to finish among the leaders at tight end in touchdowns this season if Jackson is healthier and things go according to the expectations of the betting markets.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/juwan-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)</a> | ADP: 145.7 (TE20)\nThings don’t always need to be complicated. Running routes is critical for scoring fantasy points for a tight end.\n\nIt’s not specific to “leading the league in routes run,” either.\nSince the NFL went to 17-games, hitting 500+ routes at the TE position has yielded the following results:\nTop-6 TE – 67% hit rate \nTop-12 TE – 83% hit rate\nSimple high route volume is usually enough to equate to… <a href=\"https://t.co/xV05FkhXgI\">https://t.co/xV05FkhXgI</a>\n— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) <a href=\"https://x.com/jagibbs_23/status/2076820306438537580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/juwan-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Juwan Johnson</a> was fourth in routes run (504) by tight ends in the 2025 regular season. Sadly, that wasn’t enough to crack a top-five finish at tight end last year. Instead, Johnson was the TE10 in half-PPR total points (141.4) and the TE16 in half-PPR points per game (8.3) among tight ends with at least eight games played.\nGamers who scooped up Johnson off waivers last year were rewarded with a quality finish, but there’s room for more from Johnson in 2026, despite his TE20 ADP being considerably lower than his fantasy finish last year. For starters, Johnson was more productive after rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough</a> took over for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/spencer-rattler.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spencer Rattler</a> as the starting quarterback for the Saints. The following table shows his splits with Rattler and Shough as the starting quarterback in 2025.\n(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nJohnson’s expected half-PPR points per game dipped after Shough took over, but he logged significantly more yards per route run, receiving yards per game, and upped his first downs per route run. It’s also important to remember Shough was a rookie last year, and there’s room for improvement from the second-year pro and increased rapport with an entire offseason of Shough operating as the team’s starter with Johnson. Moreover, Johnson’s uptick in fantasy scoring in Shough’s starts, despite his first-read rate sliding, could prove especially helpful for him this year since the team spent the eighth pick in this year’s NFL Draft on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a>, reducing the need for Kellen Moore to direct first-read targets toward Johnson.\nSpeaking of Moore, his desire to play fast is outstanding for the fantasy football outlook of any of the team’s fantasy-relevant players, including Johnson. According to RotoViz’s pace app, the Saints were tied for the fourth-most plays run per 60 minutes (66) in 2025. Moreover, New Orleans was tied for the fourth-highest situation-neutral pass rate (59%).\nJohnson was already a TE1 in half-PPR total points last year, and a step forward from Shough while he continues to run many routes could unlock a top-five TE season in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> |<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> |<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> |<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> |<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> |<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> |<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> |<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\nJosh Shepardson is a featured writer at FantasyPros. For more from Josh, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/josh-shepardson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BChad50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BChad50</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\n \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785238227;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:11:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:8:\"Discover\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:8:\"Sleepers\";i:7;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:8;s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";i:9;s:12:\"Mark Andrews\";i:10;s:10:\"tight ends\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8130;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Trey McBride\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7002;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11604;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brock Bowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5012;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Mark Andrews\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:1896;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b87146ea4335c9cb12be7d6ce5db297b\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Mike Borgonzi keeps relying on familiarity to bolster Titans’ CB depth\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-training-camp/66004/mike-borgonzi-keeps-relying-on-familiarity-to-bolster-titans-cb-depth\";s:11:\"description\";s:367:\"Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi totally revamped the cornerback room this offseason. It was necessary after he gutted the position by trading Jarvis Brownlee and Roger McCreary, and cut L’Jarius Sneed. As soon as free agency began, Borgonzi signed Alontae Taylor, Cor’Dale Flott, and Joshua Williams to be the Titans’ top three new boundary […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2650:\"\n\n\n \n Photo of the new Titans helmets set up during a pre NFL draft press conference held at the Titans practice facility Thursday, April 16, 2026. | Alan Poizner/For The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> general manager Mike Borgonzi <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-training-camp/65975/titans-training-camp-preview-cornerbacks-and-safeties\">totally revamped the cornerback room this offseason</a>. It was necessary after he gutted the position by trading Jarvis Brownlee and Roger McCreary, and cut L’Jarius Sneed. As soon as free agency began, Borgonzi signed Alontae Taylor, Cor’Dale Flott, and Joshua Williams to be the Titans’ top three new boundary corners.\n\nNow, a fourth addition has arrived. The Titans agreed to terms with cornerback Nazeeh Johnson before training camp opened. Johnson marks the second former <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> cornerback to sign with the Titans this offseason, joining Williams.\n\nIt seems that Borgonzi is very content to rely on familiarity to remake the Titans’ depth at cornerback. He didn’t know Flott and Taylor from Kansas City, but still signed them to very lucrative contracts to be the new starters. But when it came to supporting Flott and Taylor, he felt comfortable calling on Williams, and now Johnson.\n\nBorgonzi was with the Chiefs when they drafted both Williams and Johnson. That certainly isn’t a coincidence. He’s also signed defensive end Malik Herring and punter Tommy Townsend this offseason, two other players he spent time with in KC.\n\nEssentially every free agent the Titans signed this offseason had ties to Borgonzi or the new coaching staff. Daniel Bellinger, Flott, Austin Schlottmann, and Wan’Dale Robinson have connections to Brian Daboll. John Franklin-Myers, Jacob Martin, Solomon Thomas, Tony Adams, and Jordan Elliott are among those with connections to Robert Saleh.\n\nWilliams is essentially guaranteed to be the Titans’ primary backup cornerback on the outside behind Flott and Taylor. Johnson probably isn’t assured a 53-man roster spot, but he has a decent chance to compete for the fifth cornerback role with Micah Robinson, Keydrain Calligan, and a bunch of undrafted free agent rookies.\n\nJohnson will arrive at training camp with designs on making the 53-man roster.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785238200;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:1;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";i:2;s:30:\"Tennessee Titans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8333;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Alontae Taylor\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1897;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"680976662500a266a1f63f900c171988\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"3 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Busts to Avoid (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:89:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/3-fantasy-football-wide-receiver-busts-to-avoid-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:264:\"With training camp officially underway, welcome back to fantasy football season. Now is the time to get brushed up on players’ average draft position (ADP). In case you missed it, I wrote a four-bounce-back wide receivers article. With the good ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10676:\"With training camp officially underway, welcome back to fantasy football season. Now is the time to get brushed up on players’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP).\nIn case you missed it, I wrote a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/4-bounce-back-wide-receivers-to-draft-2026-fantasy-football/\">four-bounce-back wide receivers</a> article. With the good comes the bad. There are always players who underperform when you least expect it. Below are three wide receivers you should avoid based on ADP.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Wide Receiver Busts\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)</a> | ECR: WR24/ADP: 49\nDon’t get me wrong, there’s a lot of optimism surrounding Luther Burden III and this entire Bears offense. He flashed elite upside, particularly in the second half of the season last year. My concern is that we haven’t seen enough to draft him as a WR2 in 2026.\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> now in Buffalo, I’m not arguing that opportunity and volume share won’t increase; I think we should temper expectations. \nDuring the big spike weeks from Week 14 on, Burden was off the charts. He averaged 3.64 yards per route run, commanded 27.3% of the first-read share and averaged 81 receiving yards per game, while ranking 16th among wide receivers in receptions, per the Fantasy Points Data Suite.\nWhat’s getting lost in all the hype is that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> was out with a foot injury for every one of these games. Burden’s current ADP already has Moore’s departure baked in, so you’re paying a premium for a boom-or-bust receiver.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> also broke out during the same stretch, including in the playoffs. From Week 17 through the Wild Card game, he scored over 20 PPR fantasy points per game. Sorry to remind you, Packers fans.\nBurden’s numbers came back down to earth when Odunze returned for the playoffs. He combined for six catches and 66 yards across the two playoff games. Small sample size aside, it serves as another reminder that Burden’s late-season explosion came while Odunze was off the field.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/flex.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams (WR – DET)</a> | ECR: WR25/ADP: 51\nThe Lions’ offense is one you want exposure to in fantasy football for 2026. Drew Petzing left Arizona as the offensive coordinator, where they ranked first in pass rate over expectation. He now inherits a Detroit offense graded fifth by Pro Football Focus (PFF). \nDespite finishing WR21 in PPR points per game, Jameson Williams remains too volatile to trust in lineups. Starting Williams is like staring at a volcano, wondering if he’s going to erupt.\nWilliams produced seven WR1 weekly finishes last season, including three weeks inside the top five at the position. However, in seven other games, he finished WR50 or worse. \nLet’s not forget about <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta,</a> who missed the final eight games with a back injury, and Williams still found a way to go catchless in Week 12 last season.\nDon’t overlook <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaac-teslaa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaac TeSlaa</a> either, who shared snaps with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kalif-raymond.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kalif Raymond</a> last year. With Raymond now in Chicago, the second-year receiver is in line to see more work as the third wideout for Detroit.\nDespite having a limited role, TeSlaa finished with more red-zone targets than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle</a>, DJ Moore and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a>. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce (WR – IND)</a> | ECR: WR32/ADP: 74\nAlec Pierce’s new contract and the departure of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> are the two main reasons his value spiked, and it’s understandable. Does that mean he will suddenly catapult to a high-end WR2 in fantasy? I have my doubts. \nPierce surged late and had a breakout season, leading the Colts with just over 1,000 receiving yards. He was a downfield monster, leading all wide receivers with a minimum of 50 targets with an absurd 19.4 aDOT (average depth of target). \nHowever, Pierce’s reception total is bothersome. He finished with only 47 catches, just one more than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a>, and was fourth among Colts pass-catchers.\nIt’s hard to rely on steady volume when you have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> and Taylor as the focal points of the offense. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs</a>, who had more receptions than Pierce, is only getting better. \nIt’s quite possible we already witnessed Pierce’s ceiling. When looking at wide receivers in this range, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a> has a safer floor; <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston</a> offer the same risk at a lower price. \nPierce’s <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football ADP</a> is reasonable; it’s just the options later that I prefer that make him an easy player to fade.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785238189;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:11:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:5:\"Busts\";i:2;s:8:\"Discover\";i:3;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:4;s:8:\"Featured\";i:5;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:6;s:3:\"NFL\";i:7;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:8;s:11:\"Alec Pierce\";i:9;s:16:\"Jameson Williams\";i:10;s:17:\"Luther Burden III\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12519;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Luther Burden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8142;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Alec Pierce\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8148;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jameson Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:1898;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"179797aba49df1d3ff5439eccd286a08\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"8 Dynasty Players to Trade Now (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:89:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/8-dynasty-players-to-trade-now-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:256:\"The 2026 NFL preseason is around the corner. While most fantasy football players are preparing for their upcoming redraft league draft, now is the time for dynasty players to be active on the trade market. Therefore, let’s look at eight ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:8714:\"The 2026 NFL preseason is around the corner. While most fantasy football players are preparing for their upcoming redraft league draft, now is the time for dynasty players to be active on the trade market.\nTherefore, let’s look at eight sell-high candidates for dynasty fantasy football players.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/03/best-fantasy-football-rankings/\">Best Fantasy Football Rankings</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/consensus-cheatsheets.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nSell-High Dynasty Fantasy Football Players\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)</a>\nStafford won his first NFL MVP award last year at the age of 37. Furthermore, he finished as the QB3, averaging 20.6 fantasy points per game, hitting the 20-point mark for only the third time in his career and first since joining the Rams. While Los Angeles signed him to a new contract this offseason, the team also spent a first-round draft pick on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ty-simpson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ty Simpson</a>. While Stafford should be a solid option for fantasy players until he retires, now is the time to move on from the veteran.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAC)</a>\nAfter years of failing to live up to hype, Lawrence had an outstanding 2025 season with Liam Coen taking over on the sidelines. He finished as the QB4, averaging 19.9 fantasy points per game, a career high. However, fantasy players have seen Lawrence have a breakout year only to regress the following season. Furthermore, the former Clemson star needed a hot four-game stretch to finish last year as the QB4. He scored 36% of his fantasy points and 40% of his total touchdowns for the season over the final month.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\nNo one scored more PPR fantasy points than Christian McCaffrey last year (416.6). Unfortunately, the superstar running back turned 30 this offseason and is a ticking time bomb because of his age and injury history. He had 413 touches in 2025, a career high. The last time McCaffrey had over 400 touches in a year, the superstar missed 69.7% of the games over the next two seasons because of injury. Fantasy players need to get McCaffrey off their dynasty rosters, as last year was likely his last as a superstar.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)</a>\nThe Cowboys signed Williams to a contract extension after he finished last season as the RB12, averaging 15.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Williams had 11 rushing touchdowns, matching his career total entering the year. However, he cooled off after a hot start, ranking as the RB5 over the first eight weeks, averaging 18.6 fantasy points per game. By comparison, Williams was the RB29 over the final nine weeks, averaging 11.8 fantasy points per contest. I would try to sell high on him for a more proven running back.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – TEN)</a>\nRobinson has been a target machine the past two years, averaging 8.5 per game. Last season, he improved his efficiency, averaging 11 yards per reception after averaging 7.5 in 2024. While the veteran signed a meaningful contract with the Titans in free agency, the team also used a top-five draft pick on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a>. Therefore, Robinson will likely see a significant decline in target volume this upcoming year. After finishing last season as the WR14, averaging 13.6 PPR fantasy points per game, it’s time to sell high on the veteran.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson (WR – ARI)</a>\nAfter spending most of his career as a fantasy afterthought, Wilson finished last year as the WR10, averaging 13 PPR fantasy points per game. However, he needed a massive second-half run to become a fantasy star. Furthermore, Wilson was only a fantasy starter when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> missed time. He averaged 4.8 targets and 7.6 fantasy points per game last season with Harrison playing. By comparison, Wilson averaged 11 targets and 21.2 fantasy points per game with Harrison injured. I would happily take a 2027 second-round pick for Wilson.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dallas-goedert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Goedert (TE – PHI)</a>\nLast season, Goedert was the TE7, averaging a career-high 12.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he had a career-high 11 receiving touchdowns, the second-most in the NFL and first among tight ends. However, the veteran had 24 receiving touchdowns over the other seven years of his career, never totaling more than five in a season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon</a> and, more importantly, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/eli-stowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eli Stowers</a>. Goedert won’t be back with the Eagles in 2027 and is coming off a career year at age 31, making him a must-sell candidate.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews (TE – BAL)</a>\nThe veteran was once an elite fantasy tight end, but those days are over. Andrews averaged 3.8 fewer yards per target (9.8 vs. 6.0) and an 8.8% lower touchdown rate (15.9% vs. 7.1%) in 2025 compared to 2024. Some believe the loss of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely</a> will lead to the veteran bouncing back this season. However, Likely had only 36 targets in 14 games last year. Meanwhile, the Ravens drafted two big-body wide receivers, putting Andrews’ role in the red zone at risk despite signing a contract extension in December.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe: <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-football-podcast/id1138942145?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w?si=YOuECAqmSfuIiFca2d1N5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify</a> | <a href=\"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/soundcloud.com/fantasypros-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SoundCloud</a> | <a href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-fantasypros-fantasy-footba-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iHeartRadio</a>\n\nMike Fanelli is a featured writer at FantasyPros. 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Before you know it, the 2026-2027 NFL season will officially be here. Ahead of training camp and the preseason, I wanted to ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14849:\"NFL players have begun reporting for training camp, and with that, we’re nearing the start of the preseason. Before you know it, the 2026-2027 NFL season will officially be here. Ahead of training camp and the preseason, I wanted to take the time to conduct a 12-team <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a> with standard scoring and picking from an early spot.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Mock Draft\nBelow are the results of the mock draft using <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard</a> tool. This is a 12-team league with standard scoring and the following roster settings: 1-QB, 2-WR, 2-RB, 1-TE, 1-FLEX, 1-D/ST and six bench slots. I drew the second pick.\nSpoiler: This team was graded 98/100 by the Draft Wizard.\nRound 1: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET)</a>\nIn a standard league, getting a running back such as Jahmyr Gibbs, who will handle well over 200 carries and catch the ball a bunch, was a no-brainer after <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a> went off the board.\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> shipped out of town, the Lions brought in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isiah-pacheco.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isiah Pacheco</a>, but he’s a downgrade from Montgomery. I’m expecting a bunch of fantasy points from Gibbs.\nRound 2: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)</a>\nAt the tail-end of the second round, I shored up my other running back slot with Omarion Hampton. He dealt with some injuries as a rookie, but averaged 4.4 yards per carry, with five total touchdowns and 32 receptions across nine games.\nHampton will now play under a fantastic offensive coordinator in Mike McDaniel, and hopefully the Chargers’ offensive line can stay healthy. Hampton should be used similarly to Jahmyr Gibbs — a lot of carries and plenty of targets.\nRound 3: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride (TE – ARI)</a>\nI haven’t taken a receiver yet, but with Trey McBride still on the board, he was too good to pass up.\nSure, the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> will naturally eat into McBride’s overall usage and target share, but I believe he’s still the No. 1 pass-catcher on this team. Last season, he caught a jaw-dropping 126 passes and scored 11 touchdowns. McBride’s 27.4% target share was equally as mind-blowing.\nRound 4: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams (WR – LAR)</a>\nWhile I missed out on the top receivers, I’m getting a solid WR2 with WR1 upside in fantasy in Davante Adams. There’s some off-the-field stuff with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> brewing, and it’s unclear how exactly that’ll all shake out in terms of suspensions and whatnot.\nYes, Adams is older and will turn 34 during the season. However, in 14 games in his first season with the Rams, he was fantastic, scoring 14 touchdowns.\nRound 5: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams (WR – DET)</a>\nJameson Williams is always electrifying to watch, and he’s coming off a season where he caught 65 passes for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns.\nWilliams is firmly the No. 2 WR behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a>, but his 18.5% target share is more than good enough for me, especially as my WR2.\nRound 6: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin (WR – WSH)</a>\nThe Commanders were a train wreck last season, and part of that was Terry McLaurin only playing 10 games. 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On Sunday, he arrived in Foxborough to put his signature under a four-year, $8.7 million deal. While since put on the non-football injury list, Jacas signing his […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5353:\"\n\n\n \n BLOOMINGTON, IN - SEPTEMBER 20: Gabe Jacas #17 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on during a college football game against the Indiana Hoosiers on September 20, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nIt took until the first day of training camp, but the New England Patriots and second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas finally reached an <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131665/gabe-jacas-signs-rookie-contract\">agreement on his rookie contract</a>. On Sunday, he arrived in Foxborough to put his signature under a four-year, $8.7 million deal.\n\nWhile since <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131822/patriots-jeremiah-webb-injured-reserve-gabe-jacas-signs-nfi\">put on the non-football injury list</a>, Jacas signing his pact is a major step toward him becoming the player the Patriots drafted him to be: a core member of their edge rotation and potential cornerstone at the position for years to come. That, of course, is the best case outcome. However, the team is also protecting itself against an alternative scenario.\n\nWith that said, let’s dive into his contract details as provided by <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/gabe-jacas/13199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Over the Cap</a>.\n\nED Gabe Jacas: Contract details\n\nBase value: $8,656,970 Maximum value: $8,656,970\n\nGuarantees: $6,591,473 Base salary (2026): $885,000 Base salary (2027): $1,278,499 Base salary (2028): $1,671,998 Signing bonus: $2,755,976\n\n2026 (age 22): Base salary: $885,000 Signing bonus: $688,994 Salary cap hit: $1,573,994\n\n2027 (age 23): Base salary: $1,278,499 Signing bonus: $688,994 Salary cap hit: $1,967,493\n\n2028 (age 24): Base salary: $1,671,998 Signing bonus: $688,994 Salary cap hit: $2,360,992\n\n2029 (age 25): Base salary: $2,065,497 Signing bonus: $688,994 Salary cap hit: $2,754,491\n\nThe protections mentioned above make Jacas’ contract somewhat unusual as far as rookie deals go, particularly those handed out to second-round selections in this year’s NFL Draft. The reason for that is the uncertainty surrounding his left knee.\n\nTo recap: Jacas dealt with a hamstring injury that limited him during the pre-draft process, but he also underwent what has been described as a “clean-up” procedure on his knee at one point in the offseason. That surgery and the subsequent status of his knee is why the team inserted an injury waiver into the rookie pact, as first <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeReiss/status/2081723310077862203\">reported</a> by Mike Reiss of ESPN.\n\nThe waiver voids after 2028, the third year of Jacas’ rookie pact. That is also when the salary guarantees in his contract end. For comparison, the players selected right before and after Jacas in the second round of this year’s draft — Eagles TE Eli Stowers and Jaguars TE Nate Boerkircher — all have guarantees extending into their fourth seasons; Stowers has a $482,466 guarantee in 2029 (23% of his base salary), Boerkircher a $248,183 guarantee (12.1%)\n\nEven with the rookie wage scale in place, Jacas’ deal looks different from those around him. Most elementary, the 55th pick in the draft has fewer guarantees in his deal than the 56th pick.\n\nThe structure of the deal as well as waivers such as the one embedded into Jacas’ contract are not standard practice in the NFL. However, the knee issue apparently prompted the team to take this unusual step — one that could allow the Patriots to alter the deal should medical reasons prevent the young defender from reaching pre-defined parameters.\n\nFor example, the contract language and details of the waiver might allow the Patriots to void guarantees should his left knee force him to miss regular season playing time. As far as 2026 is concerned, however, head coach Mike Vrabel sounded confident that that is not expected to happen.\n\n“Nothing is 100%. I don’t anticipate that whatsoever. I don’t,” Vrabel said ahead of <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131898/patriots-training-camp-recap-day-3\">Monday’s practice at Gillette Stadium</a>. “I am excited where he is at. I am excited that he wants to be here, he wants to get going, and he does not want to be on the field with the trainer, I will tell you that. He wants to get back out there, play ball and be the player that we drafted and wanted to be here.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785236400;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:26:\"New England Patriots Draft\";i:2;s:31:\"New England Patriots Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1901;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f9cb6c63a694318332e9e60fb904bd34\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Chiefs News: Rookie running back has standout pass-catching routine\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/206132/chiefs-news-rookie-running-back-standout-pass-catching-routine\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"The latest There’s one thing Kansas City Chiefs fans can feel certain about the 2026 offense: running back Kenneth Walker will be a large, pivotal factor in its success. That said, there’s a lot to learn about the backs behind him on the depth chart. Veteran running back Emari Demercado projects to fill the third-down […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9885:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 26: Emmett Johnson #10 participates during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe latest\n\nThere’s one thing <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> fans can feel certain about the 2026 offense: running back Kenneth Walker will be a large, pivotal factor in its success.\n\nThat said, there’s a lot to learn about the backs behind him on the depth chart. Veteran running back Emari Demercado projects to fill the third-down back role, but could rookie running back Emmett Johnson challenge him for those pass-down snaps?\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-news/chiefs-emmett-johnson-and-6-things-that-stood-out-rookie-head-start-training-camp-2026/\">Emmett Johnson’s pass-catching prowess and 6 things that stood out in Kansas City Chiefs’ head start to 2026 training camp | A to Z Sports</a>\n\n\nThat third area stood out the most. Johnson has proven to be a natural catcher of the football. It’s through hard work, as he was seen on the JUGS machine before and after practice. He told reporters he gets 200 catches in per day, and prides himself on catching the ball well. He sees it as his path to contribute quickest in the NFL.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/all-under-25-team-drake-maye-abdul-carter-among-nfl-s-ascending-young-players-entering-2026-season\">All-Under-25 team: Drake Maye, Abdul Carter among NFL’s ascending young players entering 2026 season | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nPos. OT J. Simmons KC | Age 23\n\n\n\nHe was remarkably solid in his first few games as a pro, seemingly answering Kansas City’s persistent question at left tackle. But after Simmons missed four games because of a “family matter,” a wrist injury ultimately ended his rookie season after just eight contests. The health issues will remain a concern, especially when considering the patellar tendon injury that tanked his draft stock, but if Simmons stays active, he’ll own a place on this team at this time next year, too — and the Chiefs will be glad they took a risk on him with the 32nd pick two Aprils ago.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kmbc.com/article/joe-bleymaier-to-help-lead-chiefs-offense-while-eric-bieniemy-is-away/73278325\">Joe Bleymaier to help lead Chiefs offense while Eric Bieniemy is away | KMBC 9</a>\n\n\nDuring Bieniemy’s absence, pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier will help oversee the offense, and offensive line coach Andy Heck will continue to lead the run game.\n\n\n\n“So, we’ll be able to keep it moving here. But the most important thing is that EB has an opportunity to spend some time there and take care of that business,” Reid said.\n\n\n\nBleymaier has been with the Chiefs since 2016, beginning as an offensive quality control coach.\n\n\n\nHe later served as pass game analyst and assistant quarterbacks coach from 2018 to 2020, and as wide receivers coach from 2021 to 2022.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25456922-1-udfa-best-chance-make-roster-every-nfl-teams-training-camp\">The 1 UDFA with Best Chance to Make the Roster in Every NFL Team’s Training Camp | Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\nKansas City Chiefs: S Xavier Nwankpa\n\n\n\n“Nwankpa is routinely in the right place,” Harms said. “As such, he can wear a multitude of hats for a defense. He excels as a box safety, reading out plays and triggering downhill to make big hits. The defensive back reads the quarterbacks eyes and locates the football at a high level, adding to his impact as a read-and-react defender, particularly in the run game. He’s a well-equipped tackler and understands leverage.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cincyontheprowl.com/the-kansas-city-chiefs-have-two-more-bearcat-pass-catchers-that-are-turning-eyes-01kyja9tvd6r?utm_source=google-newsstand&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=google-newsstand\">The Kansas City Chiefs have two more Bearcat pass catchers that are turning eyes | FanSided</a>\n\n\nChiefs digest writer Matt Derrick has been at almost every Chiefs practice and camp available to the media and has noted that “He’s looked the same in every practice. I have not seen him have a bad practice yet.” Derrick also said that he had a few catches from Mahomes in a 7-on-7 period and that he continues to be impressed with him.\n\n\n\nThere haven’t been much camp news surrounding Jeff Caldwell, but his NFL Combine athleticism score of 99 keeps fans excited for what is it come of the 6-foot-5 receiver.\n\n\nAround the NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49465466/two-pro-bowl-dt-vita-vea-requests-trade-buccaneers\">Two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers | ESPN</a>\n\n\nVea was a hold-in at the team’s mandatory minicamp last month because of his contract situation. Coach Todd Bowles said he wasn’t concerned at that time, calling it “part of the business.”\n\n\n\nVea, 31, is entering the final year of a four-year, $71 million contract. He is set to earn $17 million this season, but none of it is guaranteed. He also is set to earn a per-game roster bonus that is capped at $1 million total.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/commanders-fire-te-coach-ben-steele-following-dwi-arrest-in-virginia-143018254.html\">Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest in Virginia | Yahoo! Sports</a>\n\n\nIn the announcement, the Commanders said they would share no further information. But The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala reported that Steele was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on June 7 in Loudoun County, Virginia.\n\n\n\nAdditionally, Steele was charged with obstruction/resisting an officer without force for refusing to take a blood/breath test on the scene, according to court records (via ESPN’s John Keim).\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jamal-adams-joins-the-vikings\">Jamal Adams joins the Vikings | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\n\nAdams spent three years with the Jets, making it to two Pro Bowls and finishing 2018 as a second-team All-Pro and 2019 as a first-team All-Pro.\n\n\n\nHe was traded to the Seahawks in 2020, qualifying for a third Pro Bowl and finishing on the All-Pro second team. The next year, he signed a four-year, $70 million extension that made him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.\n\n\n\nHe stayed with the Seahawks through 2023. In 2024, he played for the Titans and Lions. After switching last year from safety to linebacker, Adams appeared in 17 games with four starts for the Raiders.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/madden-nfl-27-99-club-revealed-josh-allen-matthew-stafford-myles-garrett\">‘Madden NFL 27’ 99 Club Revealed: Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett Headline 6-player class | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nThe cover athlete for Madden NFL 24, Allen returns for his second straight 99 Club appearance following a debut in the group in last year’s title. Allen finished third in MVP voting last season after posting 3,668 passing yards and 25 touchdowns along with 579 yards and 14 more TDs on the ground.<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/players/ja-marr-chase\"></a>\n\n\nIn case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride\n\n<a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/205999/10-biggest-chiefs-questions-patrick-mahomes-scramble\">10 Biggest Chiefs Questions: Can Mahomes play with fewer scrambles?</a>\n\n\nMahomes has long helped this issue with his legs. If that’s off the table, how will the Chiefs be able to compensate for that?\n\n\n\nThe offense will need receivers to step up in these situations to help Mahomes out. I’m skeptical.\n\n\n\nThe Chiefs will likely struggle to move the chains on third-and-long if Mahomes has to stay within the pocket, but having a stronger run game can mitigate how many of those situations you’re put in.\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social Media\n\n\nFacebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadPride/\">Like our page</a>\n\n\n\nInstagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadpride/\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nX: Follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/arrowheadpride\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nAP Staff on X: <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/21408757/arrowhead-pride-on-social-media\">See complete list</a>\n\n\n\n90.9 The Bridge on X: Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/909thebridge\">@909thebridge</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785234600;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Arrowheadlines\";i:1;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11199;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Emari Demercado\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8151;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kenneth Walker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1902;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"92882735e094ac32e81e149cc19ec811\";s:5:\"title\";s:100:\"Duke Tobin does not anticipate DJ Turner or Dax Hill skipping practice amidst ongoing contract talks\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp/194805/duke-tobin-dj-turner-contract-talks-dax-hill\";s:11:\"description\";s:353:\"The Cincinnati Bengals have a good problem most teams would take. They have two young corners worthy of re-signing for a second contract. DJ Turner (a second-round pick in the 2023 draft) and Dax Hill (a first-round selection from the 2022 draft) are both quality starters—especially Turner, who has received the underrated tag pretty frequently […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3757:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati cornerback DJ Turner (0) takes the field during minicamp, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in downtown Cincinnati. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals have a good problem most teams would take. They have two young corners worthy of re-signing for a second contract.\n\nDJ Turner (a second-round pick in the 2023 draft) and Dax Hill (a first-round selection from the 2022 draft) are both quality starters—especially Turner, who has received the underrated tag pretty frequently this offseason.\n\nHowever, it is still a problem when you need to re-sign them. The Bengals have been spending quite a bit, and while they could re-sign both players. The team would be left without the wiggle room it usually would like to have. \n\nWe’ve seen players like Trey Hendrickson, Jessie Bates, and Ja’Marr Chase all skip portions of training camp as they entered the last years of their respective contracts. The Bengals aren’t expecting that this time around.\n\n“When you draft guys like that that come in and find roles and elevate their game and elevate the people around them. Those are guys you want to be around,” <a href=\"https://x.com/FOX19Joe/status/2081782726332383343\">Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin said of the cornerback duo</a>. “And I’m not going to make any predictions about future contracts. We have everyone signed up right now, which is really good. It’s a good feeling. I think everyone is locked in on the season, and we’ll see what the future holds. But right now, our focus is winning and winning now.”\n\n“I’m not going to give any potential contract details or anything like that. Everyone’s under contract, and we want the good players to stay here long term. That’s always the way we’ve been.”\n\nTobin’s last line is certainly one most fans will scoff at considering the team’s track record. It also seems like this is mostly from the team’s perspective that they do not expect any hold-ins or hold-outs. They would probably have a good idea, though, given they are negotiating with these players’ agents. Still, hold-ins and trade requests remain the only leverage a player looking for a new deal has without sacrificing (potentially) tons of money in the process.\n\nWe did see Tee Higgins practice during training camp the year that he would eventually play on the franchise tag. However, that has been more of the exception than the rule around the NFL.\n\nUltimately, it is up to each player to do what they think is best for their situation. You could argue that playing out the contract and performing well would let you hit the market with some momentum. But you could just as easily suffer a major injury and then need to prove yourself all over again if you are even able to play at that level again.\n\nWe will see how Turner and Hill decide to handle their business.\n\n\n\"We want the good players to stay here long term.\" \"I\'m not going to make any predictions about future contracts. We have everyone signed up right now, which is really good.\" Duke Tobin on contract seasons for DJ Turner, Dax Hill, Chase Brown. <a href=\"https://t.co/OMAs5hKuki\">pic.twitter.com/OMAs5hKuki</a>— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) <a href=\"https://x.com/FOX19Joe/status/2081782726332383343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785234600;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Cincinnati Bengals roster\";i:1;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13477;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Colbie Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1903;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5e5a524341dcb2ed4b2f7630c23e1024\";s:5:\"title\";s:24:\"Bengals News: Motivation\";s:4:\"link\";s:82:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/194868/bengals-news-motivation\";s:11:\"description\";s:318:\"Optimism among Cincinnati Bengals fans is as high as it has ever been in the Joe Burrow era. After an aggressive offseason, the Bengals will start training camp and preparations for the 2026 season, and the pressure is on. That optimism isn’t saved for the fans, though. It has been apparent in the locker room […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5445:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor takes questions from the press during the annual season kickoff media day event at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 27, 2026. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nOptimism among Cincinnati Bengals fans is as high as it has ever been in the Joe Burrow era. After an aggressive offseason, the Bengals will start training camp and preparations for the 2026 season, and the pressure is on.\n\nThat optimism isn’t saved for the fans, though. It has been apparent in the locker room during the offseason program. Joe Burrow has committed to being a more vocal leader as well. July is a great time for optimism, but the results need to be reflected on the scoreboard in September and beyond.\n\nBengals News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/quick-hits-optimism-training-camp-2026-duke-tobin-media-luncheon\">Optimism Palpable with Bengals Set to Begin Training Camp</a>\n\n\n“With everybody upstairs and ownership and personnel doing an unbelievable job, trying to provide us with the resources to go in. It’s on the players and the coaches to go get it done.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/zac-taylor-duke-tobin-lay-out-expectations-chase-brown-dax-hill-dj-turner-ii-contract-talks-entering-training-camp/\">Zac Taylor, Duke Tobin lay out expectations for players with ongoing contract talks entering Bengals training camp</a>\n\n\n“Cornerbacks <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/dj-turner-ii-agent-andre-odom-al-golden-temple/\">DJ Turner II</a> and Dax Hill, along with running back <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/chase-brown-running-back-rankings-espn-pff-contract-projection/\">Chase Brown</a>, remain in contract negotiations with Cincinnati, but the organization’s expectation is that each player will report and participate when camp opens.“\n\n\n<a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/dan-pitcher-bengals-offense-joe-burrow-2791e8401483a0e2f5533cbc77ec3156\">Bengals OC Dan Pitcher says more explosive plays and fewer turnovers are the goal in 2026</a>\n\n\n“During the second half of last season, the Bengals found a much higher level of success in their run game. As young offensive linemen Amarius Mims and Dylan Fairchild emerged as impact players, as the offensive line as a whole developed more continuity and as running back Chase Brown continued to develop, the running game took off.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/zac-taylor-mindset-could-define-010049724.html\">Zac Taylor’s New Mindset Could Define the Bengals’ 2026 Season</a>\n\n\n“I felt the pressure after the Super Bowl to get back to the Super Bowl. I don’t feel it as pressure, it’s exciting to me. You want to feel something, and, in this profession, you feel something.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-week-1-opponent-dealing-with-multiple-contract-issues-new-trade-request-ahead-of-2026-season-01kyjx37ps6y\">Bengals Week 1 Opponent Dealing With Multiple Contract Issues, New Trade Request Ahead of 2026 Season</a>\n\n\n“A holdout from him would hurt Tampa’s interior defense tremendously, and the locker room could be a little less stable if both he and Mayfield are playing without new deals. Even no training camp would leave him in worse football shape than normal. “\n\n\nNFL News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jamal-adams-joins-the-vikings\">Jamal Adams joins the Vikings</a>\n\nA former All Pro joins the NFC North.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49462862/commanders-fire-te-coach-ben-steele-following-dwi-charge\">Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI charge</a>\n\nAnd right before training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-insider-reveals-potential-vita-030400770.html\">NFL Insider Reveals Potential Vita Vea Trade Price</a>\n\nIf Vea is going to be moved, this could be the price.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-training-camp-storylines-2026-nfc/\">NFL training camp storylines: Aaron Donald watch, QB battles, rookie breakouts among NFC questions</a>\n\nPlenty of storylines to watch as training camps open leaguewide.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-insider-concern-49ers-kyle-shanahan-concussion-july-2026/\">‘A Layer of Unpredictability’ — NFL Insider Raises Concern As 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan’s Recovers From Concussion</a>\n\nThankfully, Shannahan is okay, but the timing is not great.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785232800;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1904;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0b54e86ec8b0c07e03b1ca8d2506e75e\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Patriots 2026 scouting report for TE Mitch Van Vooren\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131949/mitch-van-vooren-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"The New England Patriots’ tight end group remains a work in progress, even with team captain Hunter Henry a quality player firmly entrenched atop the depth chart. Behind him and third-round draft pick Eli Raridon, however, there are serious questions about the depth — especially after Julian Hill was lost for the year with injury. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8597:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Mitch Van Vooren (46) reaches for the ball at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nThe New England Patriots’ tight end group remains a work in progress, even with team captain Hunter Henry a quality player firmly entrenched atop the depth chart. Behind him and third-round draft pick Eli Raridon, however, there are serious questions about the depth — especially after Julian Hill was lost for the year with injury.\n\nIn order to increase their chances of finding viable answers, the Patriots brought in a pair of depth pieces before training camp. One, Jeremiah Franklin, we <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131767/jeremiah-franklin-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">already looked at</a> in our <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128033/scouting-reports-salary-cap-analysis-player-profiles-2026-season\">Patriots scouting report series</a>. Now, it’s time for the other.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Mitch Van Vooren\n\nPosition: Tight end\n\nJersey number: 46\n\nOpening day age: 25 (1/13/2001)\n\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14LLaSssFI5_6B_DhZAxuMyr4b74A_hOnhrtLbcrY1h8/edit?usp=sharing\">Measurements</a>: 6’4 1/2”, 255 lbs, 8 3/8” hand size, 33 1/8” arm length, 81” wingspan, N/A Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: Seattle Seahawks (2025), Cleveland Browns (2025), New England Patriots (2026-) | College: Marquette (2019-22), St. Norbert (2023-24)\n\nVan Mooren lettered in football, track and basketball at Peshtigo, WI, High School and went on to join Marquette as a hurdler. He spent four seasons with the Golden Eagles, setting a school record in the 400-meter hurdles and being voted to the All-Big East Outdoor team (2022). He then moved to St. Norbert College as a graduate student, and promptly earned first-team All American honors (2023).\n\nDuring his first year at the school, he also revived his football career. He caught 32 passes for 535 yards and three touchdowns in his first season, followed by a 33-catch, 510-yard, 10-touchdown season during a 2024 season that saw him focus exclusively on football. He was named first-ream All-NACC in 2024 and was an honorable-mention in 2023.\n\nDespite his success in Division III, Van Vooren was not drafted in 2025. Via stints in Seattle and Cleveland, he found his way to New England during the 2026 offseason. He has yet to appear in a non-preseason NFL game.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Van Vooren combines decent size with a mouth-watering athletic skillset. He has the straight-line speed to get behind defenders down the seam or on go routes down the sideline, and the build let alone the leaping ability — he is a former hurdler, after all — to be competitive in jump-ball and contested-catch situations. Aiding him in that regard is his length; his long arms allow him to make catches out side his natural frame. He also has shown a good feel for tempo and good concentration on back-shoulder throws.\n\nIn addition, Van Vooren also is alignment-flexible and offers ability to move around the formation both as a receiver and a blocker. In general, he is a feisty blocker who plays with active hands at the point of attack.\n\nWeaknesses: Even though he has the athleticism needed to compete at the NFL level, Van Vooren is as a whole still very raw. That is not a surprise given that his only significant football experience since high school has come in the form of 22 games against Division III opposition. His route running lacks nuance, his route tree is underdeveloped, and he has not yet shown the technical repeatability to shake free from man coverage; he won mostly through superior athleticism in college — something he can not count on against the pros.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: N/A\n\nSeason recap: Van Vooren did not hear his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft, and also was not treated as a hot commodity during rookie free agency. He did get an invitation to the Browns’ rookie minicamp but ended up not receiving a contract offer. It took until early June before he signed his first pro deal, joining the Seahawks on a stint that ultimately was short-lived: he was released again after just nine days.\n\nVan Vooren remained unsigned into training camp, and until the Browns came knocking again. Cleveland signed him this time around, and kept him on its roster until late August. In between, he appeared in three preseason games and played 13 offensive snaps plus seven more on special teams without registering any statistics.\n\nFollowing his release from the Browns, Van Vooren was not picked up by another NFL team and spent the 2025 season as a free agent.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: F-tight end | Ability: Camp body/Practice squad candidate | Contract: Signed through 2026 (2027 ERFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Van Vooren’s athleticism was his best attribute in college, and he was used accordingly at St. Norbert. The Patriots will likely also try to make use of it this summer, potentially employing him as a rotational flex tight end capable of filling multiple spots in the lineup.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? Bringing only limited football experience to New England, Van Vooren remains a raw player even at age 25 who has yet to perform up to his athletic abilities in the NFL. Will he ever do so? That’s the big question, but with some more time in a pro-level program he could find himself competing for a role as a backup inline/H-back-type player.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Theoretically, yes, even though it remains to be seen just how much the Patriots will actually lean into it in 2026. He has, however, had reps as an in-line blocker, slot receiver, split out wide and a backfield option. In addition, the Brown used him on their kickoff return, punt return and punt coverage units during last year’s preseason.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? Van Vooren signed a one-year minimum deal to join the Patriots. It consists entirely of a non-guaranteed $885,000 base salary that a) simultaneously functions as his cap number, and b) does not qualify him for Top 51 status.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? Even though he has some skill, Van Vooren’s outlook appears to be quite bleak. Not only is he an underdeveloped player, he also joined the team a few days before training camp. While the Patriots do have an opening behind Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon, other tight ends on the team’s roster are in better position to fill it.\n\nSummary: For Van Vooren, training camp will not primarily be about pushing for a roster spot but for proving himself worthy of further development on the practice squad. If he can show some promise in practice and preseason, he could have a shot. If not, he will remain a camp body.\n\nWhat do you think about Mitch Van Vooren heading into the 2026 season? Will he make it out of camp? Or will his Patriots tenure be over quickly? 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But, he said, Jones also has been guilty of surrendering too many plays.\n\n“That’s the biggest key,” Morris said. “When you play corner in this league, there will always be play (opportunities). You got to learn those play ops and when to take advantage of them. He’s one of those guys who can take advantage of them.”\n\nIn four NFL seasons, Jones has eight career interceptions, four of which he returned for touchdowns.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201767-transcript-raheem-morris-training-updates/\">49ers QB Brock Purdy and DC Raheem Morris share training camp updates</a> “[Renardo Green] is showing it. He’s shown the ability to go out there and play at an elite level from off, from bump. He’s shown the ability to be able to take it from the classroom to the field. He made a big time play today. He’s showing up in a big way. He showed up at OTA days. He’s exciting. He’s got great length. He’s got great ball skills. He’s got all the ability in the world. 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If he gains yardage at his career average of 36.9 rushing yards per game, Allen would reach 5,000 yards in his eighth game of this season.With 5,000 yards, Allen would join Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (6,522 yards) and retired quarterbacks Michael Vick (6,109 yards), Cam Newton (5,628 yards) and Russell Wilson (5,568 yards) as the only quarterbacks ever to reach 5,000 rushing yards.Allen is already the NFL\'s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns for a quarterback, with 79. He has at least six rushing touchdowns in every season of his career, and if he crosses the goal line six times this year, he\'ll become just the fourth player ever with at least six rushing touchdowns in nine consecutive seasons, along with Marshall Faulk (10), LaDainian Tomlinson (10) and Jim Brown (nine).\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785225358;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1908;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bd9a3d1a5fc0c3cf4882dc22284df673\";s:5:\"title\";s:38:\"First dynasty start up punt, thoughts?\";s:4:\"link\";s:89:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8r9gb/first_dynasty_start_up_punt_thoughts/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1276:\"I made a few good value trades in my start up dynasty league. I traded back from the 1.01 and cascaded that package plus a couple double digit round pick swaps, a 27 3rd and 4th for what turned out to be Jayden Daniels, Jadarian Price, two 27 firsts, and a 28 2nd. My QB & WR room are young and solid. My only RB is Jadarian price and I have no TE. I’m on the clock here at the 11.1, after that the 12.07, 12.12, 14.12, 15.01 and the normal draft slot from there on out. On the clock and I’m looking at Quentin Johnston, Xavier Worthy, Jonah Coleman, Blake Corrum. I think QJ & Worthy have top 15 WR upside this year so I’d rather go that route. My question is do I still take my guys since I don’t need to win this year or do I fill RB? I have a plan for waiting in TE a bit more, but all the RBs that have a prayer will be gone soon. I do plan on using 2 of my 3 27 firsts and likely 2.01 to either trade for RBs before next season or draft the studs rookie RBs. For a punt tank for Jeremiah Smith roster I see the value of a back up RB not another flex producer + on the bench. But I also think they pop and I’ll be able to flip them for more or move other guys. If you’re still with me, thoughts? submitted by /u/FirmFriendship3400 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1558:\"I made a few good value trades in my start up dynasty league. I traded back from the 1.01 and cascaded that package plus a couple double digit round pick swaps, a 27 3rd and 4th for what turned out to be Jayden Daniels, Jadarian Price, two 27 firsts, and a 28 2nd. My QB & WR room are young and solid. My only RB is Jadarian price and I have no TE. I’m on the clock here at the 11.1, after that the 12.07, 12.12, 14.12, 15.01 and the normal draft slot from there on out. On the clock and I’m looking at Quentin Johnston, Xavier Worthy, Jonah Coleman, Blake Corrum. I think QJ & Worthy have top 15 WR upside this year so I’d rather go that route. My question is do I still take my guys since I don’t need to win this year or do I fill RB? I have a plan for waiting in TE a bit more, but all the RBs that have a prayer will be gone soon. I do plan on using 2 of my 3 27 firsts and likely 2.01 to either trade for RBs before next season or draft the studs rookie RBs. For a punt tank for Jeremiah Smith roster I see the value of a back up RB not another flex producer + on the bench. But I also think they pop and I’ll be able to flip them for more or move other guys. If you’re still with me, thoughts? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/FirmFriendship3400\"> /u/FirmFriendship3400 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8r9gb/first_dynasty_start_up_punt_thoughts/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8r9gb/first_dynasty_start_up_punt_thoughts/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785224186;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:6:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13345;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jonah Coleman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9754;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quentin Johnston\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13286;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6782;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11624;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Xavier Worthy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1909;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3d58ea6da6e4879229e66a70501293aa\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"Anyone know what happened to Chris Brooks?\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8qe4t/anyone_know_what_happened_to_chris_brooks/\";s:11:\"description\";s:424:\"According to the NFL transaction wire, the Packers placed the following players on NFI: Chris Brooks According to the NFL transaction wire, the Packers placed the following players on PUP and NFI: PUP Tucker Kraft Luke Musgrave Aaron Banks Javon Hargrave Kamal Hadden NFI Chris Brooks Brooks looked like the lead for the RB2 role but maybe not anymore. What’s going on? submitted by /u/lev_eon [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:839:\"<a href=\"https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/2081840085545230579\">According to the NFL transaction wire, the Packers placed the following players on NFI: Chris Brooks</a> According to the NFL transaction wire, the Packers placed the following players on PUP and NFI: PUP Tucker Kraft Luke Musgrave Aaron Banks Javon Hargrave Kamal Hadden NFI Chris Brooks Brooks looked like the lead for the RB2 role but maybe not anymore. What’s going on? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/lev_eon\"> /u/lev_eon </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8qe4t/anyone_know_what_happened_to_chris_brooks/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8qe4t/anyone_know_what_happened_to_chris_brooks/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785221319;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3256;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Javon Hargrave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11370;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chris Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9484;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tucker Kraft\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1910;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3d52a030799802c0180d9de4b8157a9a\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Is Quentin Johnston the most underrated WR this year?\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8okse/is_quentin_johnston_the_most_underrated_wr_this/\";s:11:\"description\";s:734:\"I know he’s not the best separator in the league. I know he runs a lot of deep routes, which generally correlates negatively with fantasy points. I know that with Ladd, the TEs, and Harris, he faces a lot of target competition. I know TD regression is likely for him. And yet, last year he was the WR26 with 12.2 PPG, and 15 PPG with Joe Alt on the field. We believe that the Chargers offense with McDaniel will be significantly better this year, and there are reports that he’s set to get more YAC opportunities, which he was generally good at least year (WR 1 in Missed Tackles Forced). Still, he’s going as WR44 in ADP. Am I missing something, or is that way too low? submitted by /u/Fine-Try-8153 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1094:\"I know he’s not the best separator in the league. I know he runs a lot of deep routes, which generally correlates negatively with fantasy points. I know that with Ladd, the TEs, and Harris, he faces a lot of target competition. I know TD regression is likely for him. And yet, last year he was the WR26 with 12.2 PPG, and 15 PPG with Joe Alt on the field. We believe that the Chargers offense with McDaniel will be significantly better this year, and there are reports that he’s set to get more YAC opportunities, which he was generally good at least year (WR 1 in Missed Tackles Forced). Still, he’s going as WR44 in ADP. Am I missing something, or is that way too low? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Fine-Try-8153\"> /u/Fine-Try-8153 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8okse/is_quentin_johnston_the_most_underrated_wr_this/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8okse/is_quentin_johnston_the_most_underrated_wr_this/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785215552;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9754;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quentin Johnston\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Tre\' Harris\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1911;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0cf7feaba10c5ca8fe80cbbdc36e3a7a\";s:5:\"title\";s:25:\"Time to drop Cooper Kupp?\";s:4:\"link\";s:77:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8nlmp/time_to_drop_cooper_kupp/\";s:11:\"description\";s:816:\"I\'m a rebuilder hoping to compete in 27 (but realistically it might take a little longer). My roster is almost entirely constructed of young players and rookies, and I got two 27 1sts. Kupp doesn\'t fit in there but I can\'t get any draft capital for him. Seems like it might be time to cut bait. On the other hand, I\'m not seeing too many interesting options on the waiver (Isiah Bond, Darnell Washington, Minshew, J. Lane, Dotsun, etc.). And since I\'m going for a higher draft pick in 27, Kupp might actually help me get a worse score if I plug him into my starting lineup all season. Then there\'s always the off chance he catches lightning in a bottle and I can flip him for any pick anyone\'s willing to give. I\'m leaning keep for the above reasons but idk submitted by /u/wayoffsideteam [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1084:\"I\'m a rebuilder hoping to compete in 27 (but realistically it might take a little longer). My roster is almost entirely constructed of young players and rookies, and I got two 27 1sts. Kupp doesn\'t fit in there but I can\'t get any draft capital for him. Seems like it might be time to cut bait. On the other hand, I\'m not seeing too many interesting options on the waiver (Isiah Bond, Darnell Washington, Minshew, J. Lane, Dotsun, etc.). And since I\'m going for a higher draft pick in 27, Kupp might actually help me get a worse score if I plug him into my starting lineup all season. Then there\'s always the off chance he catches lightning in a bottle and I can flip him for any pick anyone\'s willing to give. I\'m leaning keep for the above reasons but idk submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/wayoffsideteam\"> /u/wayoffsideteam </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8nlmp/time_to_drop_cooper_kupp/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v8nlmp/time_to_drop_cooper_kupp/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785212566;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cooper Kupp\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaylin Lane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9479;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Darnell Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1912;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4670bcd43eaf69afdb8c1a3c2abae3ee\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Colts’ PUP list contained another notable omission\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125610/colts-pup-list-contained-one-notable-omission\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"On Monday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that both starting wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) and projected starting rookie linebacker CJ Allen (calf) would begin training camp on PUP. The former wasn’t a surprise at all, as Pierce is expected to return later on in training camp from a purported minor cleanup surgery on his injured […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2063:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 05: DeForest Buckner #99 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Monday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that both starting wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) and projected starting rookie linebacker CJ Allen (calf) would begin training camp on PUP. \n\nThe former wasn’t a surprise at all, as Pierce is expected to return later on in training camp from a purported minor cleanup surgery on his injured ankle earlier this offseason. \n\nHowever, Allen’s injury is a new one and came as a surprise, as he apparently aggravated his calf during a workout, although it’s not expected to be a long-term injury by any means. \n\nThat being said, there’s still one notable omission from the Colts’ PUP list, as veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who is still working his way back from a season-ending neck injury, isn’t on it yet. 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If Josh Allen goes 1.01, who are you taking? I’m considering Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Drake Maye, or Ja’Marr Chase. I’m leaning toward building a win-now roster, but I still want long-term value since it’s dynasty. League settings: 12 teams Full PPR 4-point passing TDs Start QB, Superflex, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex Who would you take at 1.02 and why? Would you prioritize an elite QB in Superflex, or is one of the elite RBs/Ja’Marr worth taking over them? Any insight is appreciated. submitted by /u/FatherSplash [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:930:\"I have the 1.02. If Josh Allen goes 1.01, who are you taking? I’m considering Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Drake Maye, or Ja’Marr Chase. I’m leaning toward building a win-now roster, but I still want long-term value since it’s dynasty. League settings: 12 teams Full PPR 4-point passing TDs Start QB, Superflex, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex Who would you take at 1.02 and why? 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That is comparable to Y1 Jayden Higgins, who was WR47 in 2025. ADPs: KC Concepcion WR52 Omar Cooper WR59 Denzel Boston WR64 De’Zhaun Stribling WR69 I’m usually drafting at least two of these wide receivers late. Of these four, who are you targeting? submitted by /u/Few-Opportunity6432 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:765:\"The avg rookie WR drafted between picks 23-43 over the last 3 yrs has an avg useable Week rate of 38%, ranging from 7% to 76%. That is comparable to Y1 Jayden Higgins, who was WR47 in 2025. ADPs: KC Concepcion WR52 Omar Cooper WR59 Denzel Boston WR64 De’Zhaun Stribling WR69 I’m usually drafting at least two of these wide receivers late. 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Indeed, Pickens was at the minicamp on June 16-18, and on Monday, he was with the team as players reported to training camp in Oxnard, California.The Pro Bowl wide receiver will play the 2026 season on the one-year, fully guaranteed $27.3 million franchise tag. Pickens signed the non-exclusive tag on April 29.He will be the only player in the NFL to play on the franchise tag.Pickens will need another season like last season to potentially become one of — if not the — highest-paid at his position. 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Both are processing oriented pocket passers who benefit from great offensive systems and strong supporting cast. Goffs situation is better, but Shough has more rushing upside so I think that part equals out. I’m thinking Shough will play point guard much like Goff, in a system with a proven great offensive mind in Moore and a strong cast of playmakers. What stands out to me: • Similar size (Shough 6’5” 225, Goff 6’4” 215) • Both are rhythm/timing passers who win with anticipation and processing rather than elite scrambling ability. • Both are at their best attacking the intermediate middle of the field and operating from a clean pocket. • Both in good offensive systems with great coaches and playmakers These two are priced nearly identical on KTC. Feel like Shough is Goff lite that you can get at a discount. Any saints fans care to weigh in? submitted by /u/CantaloupeFun1426 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1467:\"Is Jared Goff an accurate comparison for Tyler Shough? Obviously Goff was the #1 overall pick at 21 while Shough went in the 2nd round at 25, so this is a numbers and current situation comparison. Both are processing oriented pocket passers who benefit from great offensive systems and strong supporting cast. Goffs situation is better, but Shough has more rushing upside so I think that part equals out. I’m thinking Shough will play point guard much like Goff, in a system with a proven great offensive mind in Moore and a strong cast of playmakers. What stands out to me: • Similar size (Shough 6’5” 225, Goff 6’4” 215) • Both are rhythm/timing passers who win with anticipation and processing rather than elite scrambling ability. • Both are at their best attacking the intermediate middle of the field and operating from a clean pocket. • Both in good offensive systems with great coaches and playmakers These two are priced nearly identical on KTC. Feel like Shough is Goff lite that you can get at a discount. 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But better late than never, I reckon, so let’s get to those results here now. We asked you, the readers of the best Minnesota Vikings fan site on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3042:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 21: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings runs after the catch during the game against the New York Giants on December 21, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nOnce again, we’re a bit late with the results of our SB Nation Reacts poll for this week and once again, you have my apologies for that. But better late than never, I reckon, so let’s get to those results here now.\n\nWe asked you, the readers of the best Minnesota Vikings fan site on the internet, how many receiving yards star wide receiver Justin Jefferson would have this season after a rough 2025 season. Not surprisingly, it seems that a lot of you are expecting a solid bounce-back year from #18.\n\nIn a close race, the top spot in our poll for this week went to those who feel that Justin Jefferson is going to find his way to somewhere between 1,400 and 1,599 yards this coming season. That’s how 34% of our respondents voted in our poll. Just behind them, at 33%, was the group who think that Jefferson will get somewhere between 1,200 and 1,399 yards. There were 19% of you who believe that Jefferson will really explode and will go over the 1,600-yard mark once again, while 9% feel that he’ll be somewhere between 1,000 and 1,199 yards. And the other 4% of our respondents are apparently Bears, Lions, or Packers fans.\n\nHonestly, what other explanation is there?\n\nIf Jefferson does have the kind of season the results of this poll project, he could wind up making team history. He’s going into this season needing 1,520 yards to become the second player in team history to amass 10,000 receiving yards in a Vikings uniform, joining Cris Carter in that category. He’s got a long way to go to catch Carter for the franchise lead in that category. . .Carter had 12,383 receiving yards as a member of the Vikings while Jefferson currently has 8,480.\n\nEven if Jefferson “only” goes over the 1,000-yard mark again, he’ll pass Randy Moss for the second-most receiving yards in franchise history. Moss had 9,316 yards in his two tours of duty with the Vikings. . .yes, the second one counts, even though we’ve largely tried to forget about it. Moss needed 113 games in a Vikings uniform to get that many yards, while Jefferson is just 836 yards behind him in only 94 games.\n\nThose are the results of our poll for this week, folks. We’ll have another poll for you later this week, so keep your eyes open for that, and thank you to all of you who participated in our poll this past week!\n\nCheck out the <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785199928;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"Daily Norseman\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"Minnesota Vikings News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6794;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Justin Jefferson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1918;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"347f250a15b68e4011993edf4979145e\";s:5:\"title\";s:96:\"Ian Hartitz Quarterback Tiers! Here to bark about BALL. Feel free to be mean. Let\'s get smarter!\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8ie06/ian_hartitz_quarterback_tiers_here_to_bark_about/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1201:\"What\'s up Reddit fam! Ian Hartitz here from RotoWire, wanted to get a bit of a tier week going and discuss my thoughts ahead of August when things REALLY get spicy. Big takeaways/thoughts: -Josh is the man but I admittedly LOVE the late-round QB scene in re-draft land this season -Drake Maye feels too low and it terrifies me -Biggest bet this year I\'m making overall: Chargers to the moon. What could go wrong? -Patrick Mahomes is as cheap as ever. And I get it. Return to fantasy glory last year was almost entirely due to the rushing. Then again, the best QB of the last 5 years is as cheap as ever. -Kinda love the late-round \"Boomer Sooner\" strategy and reuniting Kyler with Baker -High-volume dual-threat QBs don\'t really ever bust in fantasy land ... and Malik Willis is actually cheap!! -I really want Cam Ward to be good. But do I trust Brian Daboll? Not really man. Not really. Anyways, would love to hear what you guys think! Love my Twitter fam but looking forward to getting a lot more active in these streets too! https://preview.redd.it/rlwkwhuc7vfh1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b99b26b522e56d20f06aab0e28f97277d402a544 submitted by /u/ihartitz20 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1706:\"What\'s up Reddit fam! Ian Hartitz here from RotoWire, wanted to get a bit of a tier week going and discuss my thoughts ahead of August when things REALLY get spicy. Big takeaways/thoughts: -Josh is the man but I admittedly LOVE the late-round QB scene in re-draft land this season -Drake Maye feels too low and it terrifies me -Biggest bet this year I\'m making overall: Chargers to the moon. What could go wrong? -Patrick Mahomes is as cheap as ever. And I get it. Return to fantasy glory last year was almost entirely due to the rushing. Then again, the best QB of the last 5 years is as cheap as ever. -Kinda love the late-round \"Boomer Sooner\" strategy and reuniting Kyler with Baker -High-volume dual-threat QBs don\'t really ever bust in fantasy land ... and Malik Willis is actually cheap!! -I really want Cam Ward to be good. But do I trust Brian Daboll? Not really man. Not really. Anyways, would love to hear what you guys think! Love my Twitter fam but looking forward to getting a lot more active in these streets too! <a href=\"https://preview.redd.it/rlwkwhuc7vfh1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b99b26b522e56d20f06aab0e28f97277d402a544\">https://preview.redd.it/rlwkwhuc7vfh1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b99b26b522e56d20f06aab0e28f97277d402a544</a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/ihartitz20\"> /u/ihartitz20 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8ie06/ian_hartitz_quarterback_tiers_here_to_bark_about/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v8ie06/ian_hartitz_quarterback_tiers_here_to_bark_about/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785198481;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12522;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"Cam Ward\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8161;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Willis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1919;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"59336a7c3415ca909046efcc30adb78d\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Clock is ticking on a new Baker Mayfield deal\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/clock-is-ticking-on-a-new-baker-mayfield-deal\";s:11:\"description\";s:132:\"Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has made it clear that his deadline for getting a new deal done is the start of training camp.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3115:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"541908\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers\",\"title\": \"Florio: Mayfield makes Quarterback series \'great\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/florio-baker-mayfield-part-of-why-quarterback-season-3-is-very-excellent\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-15T16:40:38Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has made it clear that his deadline for getting a new deal done is the start of training camp. With Buccaneers veterans reporting on Wednesday, July 29, the clock is ticking. Loudly.The Bucs reportedly are <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-camp-looming-buccaneers-will-dive-in-on-baker-mayfield-negotiations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trying to get something done</a>. Of course, they tried to extend defensive tackle Vita Vea\'s deal; that has resulted in Vea <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bucs-dt-vita-vea-requests-trade-after-failed-attempts-at-contract-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">requesting a trade</a>.Mayfield\'s play apparently would be to finish the final year of his three-year, $100 million deal and see what happens next.Over the weekend, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Mayfield <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2081483283666203081?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">would be willing to play</a> under the franchise tag in 2027, at a one-year tender of $47.97 million. The question is whether the Bucs would use it. The challenge continues to be putting the right new-money value of an extension. 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Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea, a two-time Pro Bowler who has averaged six sacks per season over the last four years, has requested […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2740:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watches drills during mandatory minicamp the AdventHealth Training Center on June 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhile the Los Angeles Rams prepare for the potential return of Aaron Donald, he’s not the only superstar defensive tackle who could be added to a defense right before the season starts. Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea, a two-time Pro Bowler who has averaged six sacks per season over the last four years, has requested a trade out of Tampa Bay.\n\nAccording to ESPN’s Ian Rapoport, Vea is unhappy with his contract and would rather go to a team willing to meet his demands. Could Vea be added to the NFC West’s arms race this year?\n\n\nLong-time <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bucs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bucs</a> DT Vita Vea has requested a trade, sources say. Vea had hoped for a long-term contract extension and talks stalled. Now, he wants out. <a href=\"https://t.co/sDl05JTYJy\">pic.twitter.com/sDl05JTYJy</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2081866752900681866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nVea, 31, is entering the final season of a four-year, $71 million contract. A former 12th overall pick, Vea has largely lived up to his pre-draft hype and been a disruptive star in the middle of the Bucs’ defensive line, helping Tampa Bay win a Super Bowl in 2020 with Tom Brady.\n\nHis age is not as much of a concern as Donald’s, but could be the reason that the Bucs are hesitant to extend him again without seeing how he holds up in 2026.\n\nIt is unlikely that Vea would go to the Rams, of course. 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He agreed with his head coach that he should have caught the ball.\n\n“Just being on the same page — communication,” Brown said of what tweaks he and Maye have to make. “Maybe an angle here. I may need to go higher or something small like that. The details are very small in this league, and you have to execute … You know how the game goes.”\n\nDespite the incompletion, Vrabel took note of Brown’s effort in learning what is a new offense for him ahead of practice.\n\n“There is a lot there to unpack as a receiver, especially if you want to move around and you do not want to just line up in one spot,” Vrabel said. “So, A.J. worked really hard with Todd [Downing] and his position coach, and they will continue to do that … I think he will have plenty of time through training camp and everything that we are going to do to make sure that he is where he needs to be.”\n\nFor the other wide receivers this offseason, the Ole Miss product has been a valuable resource. 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They traded for Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett and signed Jaylen Watson to a big […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4715:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams and Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions talk after the game at SoFi Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen it comes to the NFC, everyone is chasing the Los Angeles Rams. \n\nThey may not have made it to the Super Bowl last year, but the Rams are considered the favorites in the conference after several big offseason moves. They traded for Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett and signed Jaylen Watson to a big deal. After making it all the way to the NFC Championship last year, the Rams are now not only the Vegas favorite to win the conference, but they are clear Super Bowl favorites as well (+550 odds, per FanDuel Sportsbook).\n\nBut which NFC team is most likely to challenge them this year? That was the topic on NFL Network’s “GMFB” earlier this week. The Bears, Eagles, and Seahawks were among the teams discussed. But the Lions also made their list of contenders.\n\n“The Lions are a really, really good team,” former WWE star Seth Rollins—now a regular on “GMFB” said. “They had a rough year last year, but they are a really, really well-coached team. Jared Goff is an excellent quarterback. They’re an efficient offense. Jahmyr Gibbs is going to take the brunt of the load this year and I think he’s ready for it. He could be an MVP candidate at running back. That’s how good I think he is. I’m on <a href=\"https://x.com/KyleBrandt/status/2080385275826487805\">the Kyle Brandt wagon when it comes to Jahmyr Gibbs</a>. The Lions are a really, really good team, and I think people are kinda overlooking them because they didn’t make the playoffs last year.” \n\nRollins would continue to wax poetic about the Lions’ offense, putting them right up there with the Rams, in terms of overall talent. \n\nIt’s a good reminder that while there are warranted questions about Detroit’s defense, their offense is stacked with talent and it could carry this team quite far.\n\nOnto the rest of today’s Notes: \n\n\n\n\nIf you read one Lions story not on Pride of Detroit, make it this one: <a href=\"https://www.detroitfootball.net/p/the-improbable-career-of-tom-kennedy\">a great profile on Tom Kennedy’s “improbable” football journey from Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network</a>. \n\n\n\n\n\nOver on <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/feed\">The Feed</a>, commenter Blueingreer looked at the rosters of some of the best offenses in NFL history and compared the current Lions to them: \n\n\n\n\n\nSome Lions training camp preview content is rolling out this week. <a href=\"https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-watch-2026-detroit-lions-training-camp-goff-miller-rolder-joseph-reed-moore\">DetroitLions.com has 5 things to watch,</a> and <a href=\"https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/07/27/lions-training-camp-preview-7-starting-battles-to-watch/91054744007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=undefined&gca-ft=0&gca-ds=sophi\">the Detroit News has 7 starting battles to watch</a>. \n\n\n\n\n\nMaybe one of my favorite things on the internet. A young kid was looking for advice on his pass sets, and a bunch of player—including Barry Sanders—offered him some overall guidance: \n\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbELlGBM6d6/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\n(<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DYQcvnrgC9W/\">Original video is here</a>)\n\n\n\n\nIf you didn’t see it, Aidan Hutchison walked out with country artist Morgan Wallen during one of his performances at the Big House this past weekend: \n\n\n\nAidan Hutchinson walking out with Morgan Wallen at the Big House <a href=\"https://t.co/cUGF7t6waI\">pic.twitter.com/cUGF7t6waI</a>— Blue By 90 (@bluebyninety) <a href=\"https://x.com/bluebyninety/status/2080837765520867688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/Vikings/status/2081757504548311432\">The Vikings will be wearing their new “Rivalry” uniforms for their Week 15 game against the Lions</a> this year. 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Including Thomas.Thomas, who went to Kansas City with the 40th overall pick in April, says he was shocked when his phone rang during the second round and it was the Chiefs, talking to him for the first time since a meeting at the Scouting Combine two months earlier.\"I would\'ve never known a Kansas City, Missouri, area code would call my phone on draft day. They didn\'t really talk as much,\" Thomas said. \"I had a formal meeting with them, and that was the first meeting of the Combine. After that we didn\'t talk. So I guess they\'re low-key. They like to keep it quiet.\"Some teams like to bring in the players they\'re interested in drafting for meetings at the team facility to get to know them better. Other teams view those meetings as a way for other teams to identify the players they want and perhaps move up ahead of them in the draft. 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Wide receiver Alec Pierce and rookie linebacker CJ Allen have both been placed on the PUP list as Indianapolis begins camp. The designation means both players are not ready to practice at the start of camp, although players […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3468:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 11: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) watches a drill during the Indianapolis Colts Minicamp on June 11, 2026 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Colts will open training camp with two important players on the physically unable to perform list.\n\nWide receiver Alec Pierce and rookie linebacker CJ Allen have both been placed on the PUP list as Indianapolis begins camp. The designation means both players are not ready to practice at the start of camp, although players on the active/PUP list can be activated at any time before the regular season.\n\nPierce’s status is not a major surprise. He underwent an ankle cleanup procedure earlier this offseason after dealing with the issue during the 2025 season, and Colts head coach Shane Steichen previously said the team expected him back “at some point in training camp.” Pierce explained in June that the ankle worsened late last season and eventually required surgery after a PRP injection did not solve the problem.\n\nThe Colts have maintained that the injury is not expected to create long-term issues. General manager Chris Ballard said in April that Pierce’s recovery timeline was around three months and that the team did not expect any long-term implications from the procedure.\n\nStill, this is worth monitoring because Pierce is expected to play a major role in the offense. He is coming off the best season of his career, crossing the 1,000-yard mark while again giving Indianapolis a true vertical presence. Missing early camp reps is not ideal, especially with Daniel Jones back as the full-time starter and needing timing with his receivers off his Achilles injury. Pierce does not need every summer rep to know his role, but this offense needs its top weapons available as soon as possible so there is less gelling needed later in the summer. \n\nAllen’s placement is a little more notable because he is a rookie and needs the practice time. The Colts drafted him to play early, and there is a clear path for him to earn a major role in the defense. Linebacker is one of the spots where Indianapolis needs quick growth, and Allen’s athleticism and college experience at Georgia made him one of the rookies most likely to contribute right away.\n\nThat is why even a short absence matters. A veteran can miss a few practices and catch up quickly. A rookie linebacker needs the installation periods, the communication reps, and the live-speed adjustments that come with camp. If Allen is activated soon, this probably becomes a minor note. If it lingers, it could affect how quickly he pushes for a starting job.\n\nFor now, there is no reason to panic. The active/PUP list is often used cautiously at the start of camp, and neither player is automatically at risk of missing regular-season time. However, the Colts need Pierce healthy for the passing game and Allen ready to compete in a defense that should have early snaps available for him.\n\nThis is not a major setback yet. 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Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com reports that Parsons will join the list on Tuesday.Running back Chris Brooks went on the non-football injury list.It was a timing issue that delayed Parsons\' move to the PUP list, per Schneidman.Parsons has said he does not expect to return from his torn ACL until at least October. He did not undergo surgery until Dec. 29 and needed a follow-up arthroscopic procedure on his meniscus, delaying his return.Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt and right tackle Zach Tom are fully cleared to begin camp. Wyatt fractured his left fibula and tore ligaments in his left ankle on Thanksgiving Day, and Tom required offseason surgery for a partially torn patellar tendon.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785185648;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7640;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Micah Parsons\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1930;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2867f21bf58b609169b18f5e1c8a79b1\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"Packers place 6 players on injury lists\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/84105/packers-place-6-players-on-injury-lists\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"The Green Bay Packers’ injured players, along with rookies, reported to Green Bay today. Per the NFL wire, the following players were placed on injury lists: All but Brooks, who was placed on the non-football injury list, were placed on the physically unable to perform list. This means that they were all injured under the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2236:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Tucker Kraft #85 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers’ injured players, along with rookies, reported to Green Bay today. Per the NFL wire, the following players were placed on injury lists:\n\n\nRB Chris Brooks\n\n\n\nTE Tucker Kraft\n\n\n\nTE Luke Musgrave\n\n\n\nLG Aaron Banks\n\n\n\nDL Javon Hargrave\n\n\n\nCB Kamal Hadden\n\n\nAll but Brooks, who was placed on the non-football injury list, were placed on the physically unable to perform list. This means that they were all injured under the Packers’ watch, other than Brooks.\n\nThe two big injuries we know about from this list are Tucker Kraft’s ACL and Kamal Hadden’s ankle injury. <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/80694/packers-injury-recovery-timelines-micah-parsons-tucker-kraft-and-more\">As we broke down earlier this year</a>, Kraft should be able to fully go somewhere around August 23rd, with a potential return to practice as early as three weeks before that. Don’t assume that Kraft’s stay on the PUP list will be long.\n\nAs expected, neither defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt nor offensive lineman Zach Tom are on injury lists to start the year. The surprise here is that Hadden, <a href=\"https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/01/12/devonte-wyatt-expects-to-be-back-for-training-camp-more-injury-updates/88145675007/\">who said his injury was going to be a four- to five-month recovery process in January</a>, isn’t ready to go.\n\nEdge rusher Micah Parsons wasn’t put on PUP list today as a formality and will be added to the group tomorrow, <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2081842133921620274\">according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo</a>. 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(Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nThe most anticipated battle of Los Angeles Rams training camp will be the competition for the backup role behind Matthew Stafford. \n\nFirst-round pick Ty Simpson impressed those in attendance,<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/27/sports/rams-rookie-ty-simpson-shines-open-training-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/27/sports/rams-rookie-ty-simpson-shines-open-training-camp/\"> including former Rams beat writer Vinny Bonsignore of the New York Post</a>:\n\n\nThere was quiet satisfaction inside the Rams building with how Simpson handled being thrown into the deep end by McVay on Sunday.\n\n\n\nSplitting reps with Bennett, Simpson was the sharper, more efficient quarterback on Day One.\n\n\n\nNot perfect – he forced a sideline throw into double coverage while on the move that could have been picked – but the mistake was balanced by flashes of poise, command, mobility and a willingness to push the ball downfield. When his first reads were covered, he worked to secondary options and kept plays alive.\n\n\n\nFor a rookie facing a loaded defense, it was a clean start…\n\n\n\nThat’s why Simpson’s first day mattered. Not just for his throws, but for how he ran the offense\n\n\nWe know that fourth-year quarterback <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144529/stetson-bennett-rams-training-camp-with-rams-1s#comments\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144529/stetson-bennett-rams-training-camp-with-rams-1s#comments\">Stetson Bennett was under center for most of the first-team reps</a>. If Simpson continues to outshine Bennett, we could see the mix change in the coming weeks.\n\nIt’s also important not to get ahead of ourselves. All eyes will be on the quarterback position when the national media rolls into town. Simpson will have bad days sprinkled in with the good. There will be days where Bennett is the better player. We can’t put too much stock into a single outing—especially when it’s the first day.\n\nBut if Sunday was any indication, Simpson is on a path to overtaking Bennett and earn the backup role behind Stafford.\n\nSuch an outcome would be a massive benefit to Los Angeles. In a year where there are probably more good players than available roster spots—which could get further crunched by Aaron Donald returning to the team—keeping only two quarterbacks would allow more depth at a position of need. LA could find it useful to carry an extra linebacker, running back, or corner—especially as they renew their commitment to special teams.\n\nI personally wasn’t expecting headlines that Simpson “shined” on the first day of camp. It’s welcome news and a possible sign of things to come. 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Bullock overlapped with Makai Lemon for one year at USC and he recalled when the Eagles’ rookie wide receiver actually played […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2006:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 18: Philadelphia Eagles first round draft pick, wide receiver Makai Lemon, throws out a first pitch before a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFormer Eagles undrafted free agent Reed Blankenship earned a huge new contract with the Houston Texans this offseason, and he and Cooper DeJean welcomed Blankenship’s new teammate <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX9eeXBEJq8\">Calen Bullock on their Exciting Mics podcast</a>. Bullock overlapped with Makai Lemon for one year at USC and he recalled when the Eagles’ rookie wide receiver actually played in games at cornerback.\n\nBullock explained that a lot of their corners were hurt that season, and Lemon played both receiver and corner in high school, so they had to call him over to play on defense. The WR took 18 defensive snaps (per Pro Football Focus) his rookie season in 2023, but eventually made his way back to the offensive side of the ball.\n\n\nMakai Lemon played CB at USC?! 🤯 <a href=\"https://t.co/Hp1KCGf2wB\">pic.twitter.com/Hp1KCGf2wB</a>— Exciting Mics (@excitingmics) <a href=\"https://x.com/excitingmics/status/2080390062106091842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nBullock went on to credit Lemon’s work ethic and said that the WR is a dog ever since his early days in college. They didn’t get many opportunities to go against each other in practice because Lemon was dealing with some injuries in the year they overlapped, but Bullock was excited to see how Lemon grew and developed every year.\n\nAs for the rookie receiver’s personality, Bullock said Lemon is a really chill guy, and once he’s comfortable, he’s really funny.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785184667;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Makai Lemon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8406;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Reed Blankenship\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11678;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Cooper DeJean\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1936;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"84518278604fbd98d675fb064202077d\";s:5:\"title\";s:105:\"Colts QB Daniel Jones declares himself ready for training camp after recovering from season-ending injury\";s:4:\"link\";s:85:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/daniel-jones-injury-update-colts-qb-training-camp/\";s:11:\"description\";s:183:\"The Colts quarterback said he expects to participate in full-team drills when training camp opens Wednesday, marking a rapid recovery from the Achilles tear that ended his 2025 season\";s:7:\"content\";s:183:\"The Colts quarterback said he expects to participate in full-team drills when training camp opens Wednesday, marking a rapid recovery from the Achilles tear that ended his 2025 season\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785184349;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5870;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Daniel Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1937;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3931d92ba63b8ce446c1c79aa1f27b75\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Titans announce Nazeeh Johnson signing, waive CB Latrell McCutchin\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/titans-announce-nazeeh-johnson-signing-waive-cb-latrell-mccutchin\";s:11:\"description\";s:63:\"Cornerback Nazeeh Johnson is officially a member of the Titans.\";s:7:\"content\";s:1993:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_grassfields_260724\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"432432\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_grassfields_260724\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_grassfields_260724\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"Kittle\'s grass field comments raise NFLPA concerns\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/how-george-kittles-grass-field-comments-raise-broader-nflpa-concerns\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-24T16:30:07Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Cornerback Nazeeh Johnson is officially a member of the Titans. Johnson agreed to terms with the AFC South team late last week and the Titans officially announced the signing on Monday. Cornerback Latrell McCutchin was waived to open a spot for Johnson on the 90-man roster in Nashville. Johnson played in 29 regular season games and six playoff contests for the Chiefs over the last four years. He had 74 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, and four passes defensed while playing for Kansas City. McCutchin signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent. 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Brown hasn\'t been with the Patriots for very long, as the trade bringing him to New England from Philadelphia was officially executed last month.But he’s had enough time to get familiar with the club’s scheme, telling reporters on Monday he feels his comfort level with it is at “90 percent.”“<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/27/sports/aj-brown-patriots-training-camp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I’m in a pretty good spot</a>,” Brown said, via Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe. “It’s just really about executing and being on the same page with Drake [Maye] each and every day. I’m really comfortable.”Brown added that he likes the variety offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels provides within the system.He also is a fan of his new quarterback, calling Maye “a true professional” with the young signal-caller’s attitude and approach to practice.“We’ll get going as camp progresses,” Brown said. “You have to do what your quarterback likes.”\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785183192;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. 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Of the six players with a rating of 99, four of them are represented by NFC West teams <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/169079/nfl-news-los-angeles-rams-trade-myles-garrett-cleveland-browns-nfc-west-seahawks\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"169079\">since Garrett is now a Los Angeles Ram.</a> Even if you do not include Garrett, that would still mean the NFC West represents half of the 99 Club this year, going to show how tough the division is.\n\nJaxon enters a fairly exclusive club in terms of Seahawks. Only three other Seahawks have been rated 99 at the start of the games release: Walter Jones in Madden 07, Richard Sherman in Madden 15, and Bobby Wagner in Madden 20. Russell Wilson did get a mid-season update to be 99 in Madden 21. That means overall only five Seahawks been had a rating of 99 in Madden, which is impressive given how many great players the Seahawks have had during the time Madden has been around: Marshawn Lynch, Shaun Alexander, Kam Chancellor, and Earl Thomas to name a few.\n\nWhat are your thoughts on Jaxon getting a rating of 99? Are there any players that you think Madden left out that should have 99 status? Who do you think could get a 99 mid-season update like Wilson did? Leave your comments below and let’s have a discussion!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=fieldgulls&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fieldgulls.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785182815;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Seattle Seahawks Discussion\";i:1;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8130;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Trey McBride\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1942;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"105bb0d91e2da3f642564adc6434b03f\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Brock Purdy: Rookie WR De\'Zhaun Stribling is going to come in and play\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brock-purdy-rookie-wr-dezhaun-stribling-is-going-to-come-in-and-play\";s:11:\"description\";s:113:\"49ers rookie wide receiver De\'Zhaun Stribling is making a positive early impression on a very important teammate.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2968:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_brandonaiyuk_260727\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"389556\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_brandonaiyuk_260727\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_brandonaiyuk_260727\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"Simms: Aiyuk is ‘ruining his career’\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/brandon-aiyuk-is-ruining-his-career-with-offseason-antics-chris-simms\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T12:15:05Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n 49ers rookie wide receiver De\'Zhaun Stribling is making a positive early impression on a very important teammate. Stribling joined the 49ers with the top pick of the second round and the selection drew some negative reviews because of who else was available at that point in the draft. Stribling can\'t do anything to change the initial response, but the long-term opinion of the choice will be shaped by what the receiver does now and quarterback Brock Purdy thinks Stribling is going to make an impact. \"Dude <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDtDEcXkCQ0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is a baller</a>, and I mean that,\" Purdy said on KNBR, via 49ersWebzone.com. \"It\'s hard to say that for a rookie, right off the jump, but just seeing him run routes, going up against defenders in OTAs and then in camp yesterday. He\'s a great route runner. He\'s smart. He\'s learned the playbook really quick, which is awesome. And then, on top of that, you can see his strength, too. 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With Micah Parsons likely out for at least four games, the team certainly needs to find a way to generate more pressure on the quarterback while their superstar gets back towards full health. Parsons’ […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4685:\"\n\n\n \n Green Bay Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness (90) celebrates his sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) during the third quarter of their game Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThere has been much discussion of the Green Bay Packers’ need to get more out of their pass rush in 2026. With Micah Parsons likely out for at least four games, the team certainly needs to find a way to generate more pressure on the quarterback while their superstar gets back towards full health.\n\nParsons’ 12.5 sacks represented just over one-third of the team’s total, underscoring the need to find more sources of pressure. However, a look at when sacks took place shows just how much of a one-man show the Packers’ pass rush was late in games and how badly the team needs help for Parsons when games are on the line.\n\nA whopping 8 of Parsons’ 12.5 sacks came in the last 15 minutes of regulation or in overtime, the most for any player in the NFL last season. Unfortunately for the Packers, that number was half of the entire team’s total, as the rest of the defense was especially inept at bringing quarterbacks to the ground with the game on the line.\n\nHere are the sack totals for the Packers in the 4th quarter and overtime last season:\n\n\nMicah Parsons: 8\n\n\n\nRashan Gary: 2\n\n\n\nDevonte Wyatt: 2\n\n\n\nBrenton Cox: 1\n\n\n\nKingsley Enagbare: 1\n\n\n\nLukas Van Ness: 1\n\n\n\nKarl Brooks: 0.5\n\n\n\nBarryn Sorrell: 0.5\n\n\nAs noted above, Parsons recorded almost two-thirds of his sacks late in games. Gary, on the other hand, had 7.5 sacks in total last season, but only had two after the fourth quarter began. That only bolsters the argument that his conditioning was abysmal in 2025, and it surely helps to explain why the Packers were content to deal him away this offseason.\n\nTo make matters worse, a few of these sacks are barely meaningful at all. One of Gary’s two sacks came on the very first play of the fourth quarter in week one, just barely fitting inside the criteria. Meanwhile, Cox’s sack came in the week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings, when he blew up Max Brosmer — it happened in an entirely meaningless game against the worst quarterback to start an NFL game last season. (Well, probably the second-worst, behind his counterpart in week 18, Clayton Tune.)\n\nIf this isn’t illustration enough of the team’s need to find someone to help Parsons close out games on the defensive side of the ball, let’s look at the team’s splits when they did or did not record a late-game sack. When getting at least one sack after the start of the 4th quarter last season, the Packers were 7-2-1. But when they failed to sack the quarterback in that time frame, they had just a 2-6 record.\n\nThere’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation here, of course. Teams with a lead are more likely to be able to pin their pass rushers’ ears back and get after the quarterback, giving them more sack opportunities. In many ways, it’s similar to the old cliché about getting a certain number of carries or yards in the run game and the correlation (not necessarily causation) those numbers have with winning games. Still, even if the sacks aren’t always directly responsible for wins, they certainly did correlate closely with the Packers’ results in 2025.\n\nLook at what happened to the team when Parsons got injured. The team’s five-game losing streak to end the season coincided with his injury, and in that time frame they had just two late-game sacks: the one from Cox mentioned earlier and one from Lukas Van Ness early in the fourth quarter of the Wild Card loss in Chicago (which also came very early in the 4th quarter). Their pass rush completely fell apart without Parsons, but it was most evident late in games when they absolutely needed someone on defense to make a play and they just couldn’t get it.\n\nMaybe Van Ness takes that step and can help Parsons close the door on wins this season. Maybe Devonte Wyatt stays healthy and contributes a bigger interior rush to help get some big stops. Maybe a younger player like Sorrell or Dani Dennis-Sutton can step up. 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While DJ Turner rightfully gets more of the attention as one of the NFL’s best young corners, don’t sleep on what his running mate can do in what could be a breakout campaign for Dax Hill.\n\nIt’s been quite the journey for Hill, a 2022 first-round pick out of Michigan who began his career at safety for two seasons, then bounced between slot and boundary corner for the past two years before finally settling in on the boundary for the second half of the 2025 season. He also suffered a torn ACL five games into the 2024 season that slowed his development.\n\nBut after getting his bearings while moving to the boundary full time in Week 11 last year, Hill ended the season on a strong note that’s generated a lot of excitement for what he can do over a full season.\n\n\nBengals moved Dax Hill to Outside CB in Week 11. From that point on: – Allowed just 15 Rec on 30 targets (50% Rec % Ranked 9th/61st) – Allowed just 22.6 Yards Per Game – 6 PBUs to 0 TDs Allowed – PFFs 10th Rated CB – Just 2 Missed Tackles (6.3% Ranked 11th/61 CBs)— Marcus Whitman (@TFG_Football) <a href=\"https://x.com/TFG_Football/status/2028499598239510655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nNow, Hill will enter the 2026 season as a full-time starter on the boundary, head coach Zac Taylor confirmed on Monday.\n\n“Outside is absolutely where we want him to play. Outside is absolutely where he will play,” Taylor told reporters when asked about Hill’s position status.\n\nDefensive coordinator Al Golden, now in his second season leading the Bengals defense, sees a bright future ahead for the 25-year-old Hill.\n\n“I think clearly when we made that move (moving Hill to the boundary full time), we made great strides as a team, and I think a lot of that also has to do with his personal improvement over that time for Dax and the healing,” Golden told reporters on Monday. “He played with so much confidence down the stretch for us. \n\n“And he brings a physical presence at corner. I would say he’s one of the best tackling corners that there is. He brings length, experience. I see him starting at a whole different level than he was a year ago, fighting through what he had to fight through a year ago.”\n\nIt remains to be seen if the Bengals will extend Hill or let him play out what is the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, but one thing is for sure: There’s a lot of hope in the building that he can become a star that helps take this rebuilt defense to the next level.\n\n\nDax Hill returns as the starting outside corner opposite of DJ Turner. Both guys will be in contract years, and looking to have their best seasons to date. <a href=\"https://t.co/xPRMZBwDiu\">pic.twitter.com/xPRMZBwDiu</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2080388945590772199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785182228;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Cincinnati Bengals roster\";i:1;s:32:\"Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13477;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Colbie Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1945;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dc821377d23f8cf86f1c8c838aeb8ff1\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Jordan Love: I love the team we\'ve got, I think everybody is in a good place\";s:4:\"link\";s:135:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jordan-love-i-love-the-team-weve-got-i-think-everybody-is-in-a-good-place\";s:11:\"description\";s:93:\"Green Bay is set to begin training camp this week and the team\'s quarterback is ready for it.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2588:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260723\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"1473238\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260723\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260723\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Green Bay Packers\",\"title\": \"PFT Mailbag: Does the NFL have a future in Canada?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/pft-mailbag-does-the-nfl-have-a-future-in-canada\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-23T22:10:16Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Green Bay is set to begin training camp this week and the team\'s quarterback is ready for it. Speaking at his youth football camp in Milwaukee over the weekend, Jordan Love said he\'s excited to get back on the field. \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.cbs58.com/news/jordan-love-hosts-youth-football-camp-ahead-of-packers-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I love the guys we got</a>,\" Love said, via Indiana Schilz of CBS 58 Milwaukee. \"I love the team we got, and I think everybody is in a good place. Now it\'s time to get back for training camp and keep building on things we left off on in OTAs and get ready to attack the season. \"For me, it\'s just getting back, continuing to focus on things I want to improve on mechanic-wise. A lot of it really starts when you get back with the team, get grinding with everybody else and the coaches and all of that.\"Love and the Packers are coming off a disappointing playoff finish to what was a solid regular season. Love completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 3,381 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions in 15 games. His passer rating (101.2) was his highest of his three seasons as a starter, while his interception rate (1.4 percent) was his lowest.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785181221;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6804;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jordan Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1946;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"01abcc0af8c419ef78803affaef0e52c\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Stetson Bennett opens training camp with Rams’ 1s\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144529/stetson-bennett-rams-training-camp-with-rams-1s\";s:11:\"description\";s:318:\"As expected, the Los Angeles Rams are giving starting quarterback Matthew Stafford a rest day every other day, and Sean McVay will give Stetson Bennett more opportunities than he’s ever had to feel like a starter. That was the case on Sunday, as Bennett took every rep with the 1s in the Rams’ first training […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4834:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Stetson Bennett IV #13 of the Los Angeles Rams throws during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs expected, the Los Angeles Rams are giving starting quarterback Matthew Stafford a rest day every other day, and Sean McVay will give Stetson Bennett more opportunities than he’s ever had to feel like a starter. That was the case on Sunday, as Bennett took every rep with the 1s in the Rams’ first training camp practice of 2026. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-from-day-1-of-2026-rams-training-camp-stetson-bennett-myles-garrett-jaylen-watson-kam-kinchens-cam-lampkin\">Per the Rams website, McVay opened camp with Bennett as a starter</a>, not Ty Simpson, the rookie first-round pick who will bide his time as a third-string quarterback until the coaches see fit to make a change.\n\n\nBennett leads first team offense: As noted above, today was a scheduled day off for QB1 with it being Day 1 of the Rams’ first four-day practice block (McVay on Saturday said Stafford would be off Days 1 and 3). So Sunday was a big opportunity for Bennett stepping up to lead the first-team offense, with Simpson sliding into the backup role as the leader of the second team offense. \n\n\n\n“I appreciate his competitiveness in all moments,” offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase said of Bennett. “And going back to last year, obviously you get to experience him in training camp, you get to experience him in preseason, and just seeing the way that he went to work, the way that guys would rally around him, he competes. And I think anybody enjoys playing with a quarterback who competes, who’s going to throw it all in there, and that’s the mentality he has. And so that’s only grown, you know, since being here, but that’s something that’s been his calling card since the jump.”\n\n\nThrough his first three seasons in the NFL, <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/stetson-bennett-enjoying-being-back-around-football-after-spending-rookie-season-back-home-addressing-mental-health?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">including a tumultuous rookie year that saw him inactive for reasons that he later cited as “mental health”</a>, Bennett has strictly been a third-string quarterback and preseason starter. Bennett’s workload in the preseason over the last two years has been far more than the average player because McVay refuses to put either Stafford or his backup into harm’s way during exhibition weeks.\n\nBennett has had a few hero plays during that time,<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2024/8/15/24221409/film-study-stetson-bennett-rams-preseason\"> but also threw way too many interceptions</a>. There was one point when Bennett had thrown <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2024/8/13/24219760/stetson-bennett-rams-interceptions-preseason?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=turfshowtimes&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook\">seven interceptions between his most recent touchdown and his next touchdown</a>. \n\nA quarterback who turns 29 in October, Bennett has yet to be active for an NFL game. If he wins the backup quarterback job, Bennett’s entire future could change, and it’s not the most ludicrous possibility in the world. Stafford wasn’t always backed up by experienced players like Jimmy Garoppolo and Blake Bortles, but has also had John Wolford and Bryce Perkins and Brett Rypien.\n\nSurely if the bar is Wolford, Bennett isn’t out of the running.\n\nMeanwhile, Simpson didn’t get any reps with the starters, but did work with the 2s and Stu Jackson called him “eager” to learn more:\n\n\nAlthough Simpson didn’t run with the first-team offense during the 11-on-11 drills, after every time he got taken out, he would walk over to associate coordinator/quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone for feedback. The eagerness and willingness to learn and receive feedback and criticism is good to see out of the rookie.\n\n\nIt is perhaps more likely that the Rams would sign or trade for a veteran than to promote Simpson before Week 1, if Stetson Bennett fails to impress coaches enough to be named as Stafford’s backup.\n\nIt’s only day one so a lot can happen before then. 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Roster construction requires awareness as to which players at each position are still on the board, and more importantly, which players could be later on. For example, while a top tier quarterback may seem like the best pick in the moment, sometimes pivoting to another player at a different position is more worthwhile. There are options everywhere worth waiting for instead of paying a premium with higher draft picks. Let’s look at some players at each position that managers should consider later on rather than those ranked ahead of them. Below are excerpts from a free article via FTN Fantasy. While specific players are named, some write-ups are more focused on draft philosophy than player evaluation. Feel free to include, in the comments, your own \"Draft This, Not That\" scenarios you\'ve seen so far in the comments in regard to Average Draft Position (ADP). Draft This, Not That for the 2026 Fantasy Football Season Why draft Jalen Hurts as a Top-8 QB when you can draft Bo Nix, Kyler Murray or Tyler Shough outside the Top 12? Jalen Hurts’ usual rushing upside took a turn for the worse last season. After averaging 9.85 rush attempts per game in 2021-2024, Hurts averaged 6.5 attempts per game in 2025. That still ranks fourth most among qualified quarterbacks last season, but his 105 total attempts in 16 games are a significant dip from 139, 165, 157 and 150 attempts in each prior respective season. More importantly, Hurts averaged roughly 5.6 fantasy points per game from rushing production. That’s down from an average of 9.5 per game across the four prior seasons. Hurts’ 26.3 rush yards per game and eight rushing touchdowns in 2025 were both his fewest since assuming the starting role in 2021. In 2026, Hurts and the Eagles will have yet another new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion, a first-time play caller. Consider, too, that this offense traded away A.J. Brown, who earned 27.3% of Philadelphia’s regular season target share since arriving in 2022, even despite missing six total games over the last two seasons. Hurts is appropriately ranked behind other quarterbacks with significant rushing upside to include Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels. He’s still capable of finishing as a top-five player at the position. However, when it comes to using a mid-round pick on Hurts, it’s not so simple with a handful of options at the position that possess the ability to finish just as high, but with at a far cheaper cost. Bo Nix finished 12th in rush attempts per game (4.9) last season but also has a bit more upside through the air. Nix’s 87 red zone pass attempts in 2025 ranked fifth, and the Broncos just added Jaylen Waddle which should increase the number of explosive pass plays. Kyler Murray is getting a fresh start with the Vikings and is loaded with weapons like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings. Murray’s history of rushing upside remains evident, as well. Tyler Shough is the more unknown of these late-round options but was a top 10 fantasy quarterback over the last five weeks of the season with multiple games of over 300 passing yards. These are just three examples of quarterbacks that fantasy managers can wait to snag at the end of 2026 drafts rather than pay up for someone like Hurts who lacks trustworthiness in comparison to previous seasons. MORE Draft This, Not That Scenarios here Why draft Jeremiyah Love at the top of Round 3 when you can draft Javonte Williams? This is a reminder to “get your guy” in drafts. Your draft slot can limit which players are generally available to you when you’re on the clock in each round. If you think a player you’re specifically targeting in 2026 isn’t going to make it back to you with your next pick, there’s no harm in reaching a bit. This is an often forgotten key element of playing fantasy football: You should draft players you believe in and you want! In this case, just because most consensus rankings have Jeremiyah Love ahead of Javonte Williams does not mean you must to take Love instead of Williams. Both are currently coming off the draft board in Round 3 of most 12-team, 1QB, PPR drafts. However, if you have a higher draft slot in this round, and prefer Williams to Love, as I do, then take the veteran! Williams signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the Cowboys back in February. This is after finishing the season with the 13th-most touches per game (17.9), 10th-most rush attempts (252), fifth-most red zone carries (54) and 12th-most fantasy points per game (15.4) among running backs. Williams enters the 2026 season with the same play caller, same competition for touches (or lack thereof) in the Dallas backfield, and on a team that finished seventh in points per game (27.7) and ran the most plays per game (65.9) last season. Love, despite being the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, joins a backfield with James Conner, Trey Benson and newly signed Tyler Allgeier already in place. This, too, on a Cardinals team with an entirely new coaching staff and brutal schedule awaiting them. This isn’t to say Love can’t command a bell cow role and live up to his draft value based on volume, but is there enough confidence in the concept that supports drafting him anywhere between the RB12 and RB15 for fantasy football? Confidence can be the key to picking one player over another in fantasy drafts. I’m more confident in Williams’ success in 2026, after seeing it just last season, than rookie Love, who’s going a few picks ahead of the veteran. MORE Draft This, Not That Scenarios here Draft This, Not That Quick Hitters to Consider Why draft Kyren Williams as a top-15 running back when you can draft Blake Corum just outside the top 30 at the position? It’s possible that Corum is more involved in 2026 after seeing an increase from 58 carries as a rookie to 145 carries last season. Corum also averaged 10.4 carries per game across the final 10 games of the season compared to 5.8 over the first seven. Among 49 qualified running backs in 2025, Corum ranked fourth in yards per carry (5.1) and second in explosive run rate (15.9%). He is one of a few presumed number two running backs that may be a better value at cost than the player ahead of him in the same backfield. Why draft Matthew Stafford instead of Jared Goff in a SuperFlex or 2QB League? It’s possible one or both of these quarterbacks are selected in 1QB fantasy leagues. In superflex or 2QB leagues, however, Goff is the better play of these two pocket passers for the 2026 season. It sounds a bit crazy after Stafford tossed 46 touchdowns last season, but he is 38 years old and one of his top weapons, Davante Adams, is 33 having missed three games in each of the last two seasons. This is a bit nitpicky, but Goff, too, has top talent in his passing game arsenal with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions also play indoors for nearly the entirety of the season, but specifically just twice in Weeks 5-17. Bet on the overall Lions bounceback with Goff over Stafford repeating an MVP-worthy season. The above are just some Draft This, Not That scenarios featured in the free FTN article. The rest can be found here: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/draft-this-not-that-2026-fantasy-football-draft-pivots submitted by /u/Colin_McT [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9060:\"Drafting a fantasy football team is so much more than just picking the next name on a list of rankings. Roster construction requires awareness as to which players at each position are still on the board, and more importantly, which players could be later on. For example, while a top tier quarterback may seem like the best pick in the moment, sometimes pivoting to another player at a different position is more worthwhile. There are options everywhere worth waiting for instead of paying a premium with higher draft picks. Let’s look at some players at each position that managers should consider later on rather than those ranked ahead of them. Below are excerpts from a <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/draft-this-not-that-2026-fantasy-football-draft-pivots\">free article via FTN Fantasy</a>. While specific players are named, some write-ups are more focused on draft philosophy than player evaluation. Feel free to include, in the comments, your own \"Draft This, Not That\" scenarios you\'ve seen so far in the comments in regard to Average Draft Position (ADP). Draft This, Not That for the 2026 Fantasy Football Season Why draft Jalen Hurts as a Top-8 QB when you can draft Bo Nix, Kyler Murray or Tyler Shough outside the Top 12? Jalen Hurts’ usual rushing upside took a turn for the worse last season. After averaging 9.85 rush attempts per game in 2021-2024, Hurts averaged 6.5 attempts per game in 2025. That still ranks fourth most among qualified quarterbacks last season, but his 105 total attempts in 16 games are a significant dip from 139, 165, 157 and 150 attempts in each prior respective season. More importantly, Hurts averaged roughly 5.6 fantasy points per game from rushing production. That’s down from an average of 9.5 per game across the four prior seasons. Hurts’ 26.3 rush yards per game and eight rushing touchdowns in 2025 were both his fewest since assuming the starting role in 2021. In 2026, Hurts and the Eagles will have yet another new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion, a first-time play caller. Consider, too, that this offense traded away A.J. Brown, who earned 27.3% of Philadelphia’s regular season target share since arriving in 2022, even despite missing six total games over the last two seasons. Hurts is appropriately ranked behind other quarterbacks with significant rushing upside to include Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels. He’s still capable of finishing as a top-five player at the position. However, when it comes to using a mid-round pick on Hurts, it’s not so simple with a handful of options at the position that possess the ability to finish just as high, but with at a far cheaper cost. Bo Nix finished 12th in rush attempts per game (4.9) last season but also has a bit more upside through the air. Nix’s 87 <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/stats\">red zone pass attempts in 2025 ranked fifth</a>, and the Broncos just added Jaylen Waddle which should increase the number of explosive pass plays. Kyler Murray is getting a fresh start with the Vikings and is loaded with weapons like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings. Murray’s history of rushing upside remains evident, as well. Tyler Shough is the more unknown of these late-round options but was a top 10 fantasy quarterback over the last five weeks of the season with multiple games of over 300 passing yards. These are just three examples of quarterbacks that fantasy managers can wait to snag at the end of 2026 drafts rather than pay up for someone like Hurts who lacks trustworthiness in comparison to previous seasons. <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/draft-this-not-that-2026-fantasy-football-draft-pivots\">MORE Draft This, Not That Scenarios here</a> Why draft Jeremiyah Love at the top of Round 3 when you can draft Javonte Williams? This is a reminder to “get your guy” in drafts. Your draft slot can limit which players are generally available to you when you’re on the clock in each round. If you think a player you’re specifically targeting in 2026 isn’t going to make it back to you with your next pick, there’s no harm in reaching a bit. This is an often forgotten key element of playing fantasy football: You should draft players you believe in and you want! In this case, just because most consensus rankings have Jeremiyah Love ahead of Javonte Williams does not mean you must to take Love instead of Williams. Both are currently coming off the draft board in Round 3 of most 12-team, 1QB, PPR drafts. However, if you have a higher draft slot in this round, and prefer Williams to Love, as I do, then take the veteran! Williams signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the Cowboys back in February. This is after finishing the season with the 13th-most touches per game (17.9), 10th-most rush attempts (252), fifth-most red zone carries (54) and 12th-most fantasy points per game (15.4) among running backs. Williams enters the 2026 season with the same play caller, same competition for touches (or lack thereof) in the Dallas backfield, and on a team that finished seventh in points per game (27.7) and ran the most plays per game (65.9) last season. Love, despite being the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, joins a backfield with James Conner, Trey Benson and newly signed Tyler Allgeier already in place. This, too, on a Cardinals team with an entirely new coaching staff and <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals\">brutal schedule awaiting them</a>. This isn’t to say Love can’t command a bell cow role and live up to his draft value based on volume, but is there enough confidence in the concept that supports drafting him anywhere between the RB12 and RB15 for fantasy football? Confidence can be the key to picking one player over another in fantasy drafts. I’m more confident in Williams’ success in 2026, after seeing it just last season, than rookie Love, who’s going a few picks ahead of the veteran. <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/draft-this-not-that-2026-fantasy-football-draft-pivots\">MORE Draft This, Not That Scenarios here</a> Draft This, Not That Quick Hitters to Consider Why draft Kyren Williams as a top-15 running back when you can draft Blake Corum just outside the top 30 at the position? It’s possible that Corum is more involved in 2026 after seeing an increase from 58 carries as a rookie to 145 carries last season. Corum also averaged 10.4 carries per game across the final 10 games of the season compared to 5.8 over the first seven. Among 49 qualified running backs in 2025, Corum ranked fourth in yards per carry (5.1) and second in explosive run rate (15.9%). He is <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/consider-these-no-2-rbs-before-starters-in-2026-fantasy-football\">one of a few presumed number two running backs</a> that may be a better value at cost than the player ahead of him in the same backfield. Why draft Matthew Stafford instead of Jared Goff in a SuperFlex or 2QB League? It’s possible one or both of these quarterbacks are selected in 1QB fantasy leagues. In superflex or 2QB leagues, however, Goff is the better play of these two pocket passers for the 2026 season. It sounds a bit crazy after Stafford tossed 46 touchdowns last season, but he is 38 years old and one of his top weapons, Davante Adams, is 33 having missed three games in each of the last two seasons. This is a bit nitpicky, but Goff, too, has top talent in his passing game arsenal with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions also play indoors <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/2026-nfl-schedule-release-winners-and-losers\">for nearly the entirety of the season</a>, but specifically just twice in Weeks 5-17. Bet on the overall Lions bounceback with Goff over Stafford repeating an MVP-worthy season. The above are just some Draft This, Not That scenarios featured in the free FTN article. 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Jeanty is going to be fed a ton, but rookie Mike Washington was drafted for a reason; Kubiak’s incessant reliance on Zach Charbonnet cratered some of Kenneth Walker III’s workload, so while this won’t be that same kind of split, there probably will be enough moments of frustration this year. Mayer, Nailor, and Tre Tucker will absolutely have roles in this offense, as Kubiak will need to have a few guys step up on the depth chart; but don’t be surprised if Bech takes a step forward too, as Kubiak will likely look to utilize him in better ways than his rookie season (including blocking in the run game, which will help him earn snaps). What are your thoguhts on Kubiak!? 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Lateral movement is the bread and butter of this scheme from the offensive line side of things, as they have to create either an edge or cut-back lane for the back. These runs typically come out of heavier personnel groupings, so the 11, 12 & 13-personnel formations (1 RB, 1/2/3 TEs, 3/2/1 WRs) will be heavily relied on by Kubiak. Biggest 2026 Takeaways Bowers is in line to be Kubiak’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, so expect the Georgia tight end to be spread out across different formations, lining up in line, with his hand in the dirt, and split out wide to maximize matchups. Jeanty is going to be fed a ton, but rookie Mike Washington was drafted for a reason; Kubiak’s incessant reliance on Zach Charbonnet cratered some of Kenneth Walker III’s workload, so while this won’t be that same kind of split, there probably will be enough moments of frustration this year. 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Can he get this Raiders offense going for us in fantasy football this year!? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/CoachstevenP\"> /u/CoachstevenP </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v89v21/can_klint_kubiak_make_the_raiders_offense_fun_in/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v89v21/can_klint_kubiak_make_the_raiders_offense_fun_in/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785179094;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:14:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9753;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Zach Charbonnet\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8180;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jalen Nailor\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11604;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brock Bowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8266;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Quay Walker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12527;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ashton Jeanty\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12483;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Jack Bech\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1166;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kirk Cousins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:8;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10213;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Tre Tucker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:9;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13305;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Mike Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:10;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9482;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Mayer\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:11;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaylin Lane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:12;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8151;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kenneth Walker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:13;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1951;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b0358e4f54709ad479aa1a2196da974a\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"49ers rookie Romello Height leaves practice on a cart with cramps\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/160706/49ers-rookie-romello-height-leaves-practice-on-a-cart-with-cramps\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"This is not how the San Francisco 49ers wanted to begin training camp. Injuries are a part of the game. Unfortuantely for this team, it’s become the norm. Rookie Romello Height was carted off the field, which was apparently a leg injury. According to the reporters on hand, the training staff was working on Height’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1828:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 8: Romello Height #94 of the San Francisco 49ers goes through a drill during Rookie Minicamp at SAP Performance Facility on May 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThis is not how the San Francisco 49ers wanted to begin training camp. Injuries are a part of the game. Unfortuantely for this team, it’s become the norm. Rookie Romello Height was carted off the field, which was apparently a leg injury. According to the reporters on hand, the training staff was working on Height’s right leg as well as both his arms.\n\nThe training staff was tending to Height for a while before he was lifted onto the cart. The team announced that Height had cramps. So, hopefully there is nothing to see here.\n\nHeight is in line to take the place of Bryce Huff as the speed rusher for the defense and be the designated pass rusher. That’ll be a significant role for Height.\n\nEven if Height is fine and it ends up being nothing more than cramps, the 49ers could still look to add a veteran pass rusher if Mykel Williams isn’t ready for the start of the season. Haason Reddick, Joey Bosa, Leonard Floyd, Kyle Van Noy, and Jadeveon Clowney would all be fits.\n\nHere are the other four players who did not participate during Monday’s practice:\n\nOT Vederian Lowe (high ankle sprain) WR Christian Kirk (calf strain) DT Gracen Halton (knee bone bruise) DL Andrew Farmer II (back)\n\nRaheem Morris is scheduled to speak after practice. We’ll see if he provides any further updates on Height.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785179015;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"San Francisco 49ers Injuries\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13361;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Romello Height\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1952;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2669c5fa07c6d879bea6061be61e521a\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: DT Jonathan Bullard\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210989/2026-roster-rundown-defensive-tackle-jonathan-bullard\";s:11:\"description\";s:320:\"While not a former All-Pro like Quinnen Williams or even a Pro Bowler like Kenny Clark, Jonathan Bullard is still their peer as part of the new veteran core in the Cowboys’ defensive front. He won’t be as prevalent in Dallas’ DT rotation, but Bullard could fill important roles in certain formations and as a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15594:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWhile not a former All-Pro like Quinnen Williams or even a Pro Bowler like Kenny Clark, Jonathan Bullard is still their peer as part of the new veteran core in the Cowboys’ defensive front. He won’t be as prevalent in Dallas’ DT rotation, but Bullard could fill important roles in certain formations and as a mentor to one particular rookie.\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 10 Acquired by: Free agent (2026)\n\nLike new teammates Clark and Dak Prescott, Bullard entered the NFL with the 2016 draft class. He was an early third-round pick by the Chicago Bears, playing as a smallish 3-4 DE. Coincidentally, Bullard’s first three seasons in Chicago were as part of a defense run by Vic Fangio, whose name we’ve heard a lot this offseason as the previous boss and mentor to Dallas’ new DC, Christian Parker.\n\nBullard was kept in a rotational, formation-specific role in Chicago and only started five games in three seasons. After being waived by the Bears at final cuts in 2019, he got claimed by Arizona and spent the next three years bouncing from the Cardinals to the Seahawks to the Falcons in backup roles.\n\nIn 2022, Bullard found stability as a free agent with the Vikings. Their new DC that year, Ed Donatell, had just finished working as the DC in Denver for Fangio during his brief head-coaching run. Back in a familiar scheme, Bullard had his most productive years and emerged as a full-time starter for the first time in his career. He developed a strong reputation for run defense as an edge-setting DE, though without the pass-rushing presence for high stock at his position.\n\nLast year, at 31, Bullard signed with New Orleans and was back to a more rotational role. He did have six starts in 15 games, but was generally off the field on perceived passing downs. Back on the market again this past March, Bullard sat available for about two weeks before signing with the Cowboys.\n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 1 2026 Cap Hit: $1.94 million\n\nIt’s a fairly minimal deal for a 10-year veteran, but Bullard did get $1.5 million of it guaranteed. That speaks to some solid job security this summer, and the Cowboys likely already having a clear role in mind for him.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Backup DT Roster Chance: 85%\n\nThe DT position now revolves around Quinnen Williams, leaving guys like Clark, Bullard, Otito Ogbonnia, and LT Overton to fit in where they’re best suited depending on formations and situations. When the Cowboys want beef up front, Clark and Ogbonnia will be the guys. But when they’re looking for more athleticism up front, while not sacrificing too much power, Bullard will likely be the early go-to as Overton continues to develop and transition into a new role.\n\nTo that end, Bullard is a fantastic mentor for Dallas’ fourth-round rookie. While Bullard was never an edge rusher like Overton was in college, his best work has been at the 4-and-5-tech spots that both will likely play most in Parker’s scheme. If Overton does build up his size and power, he may even get some work inside the way Bullard has throughout his career.\n\nThe reason we’re leaving some room for Bullard to not make the roster is because of Overton, who just might take to his new role quickly and earn the coaches’ trust. If so, that could make Bullard expendable. It isn’t likely, hence the high probability that he’s on the 53, but what if Overton has a great camp and then some other defensive lineman like Tommy Dunn, Kevin Gilliam, or Jay Toia shows up? At that point, the $1.5 million in guaranteed money may not be enough for Dallas to risk losing a much younger prospect.\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\">K Brandon Aubrey</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">S Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\">CB Caelen Carson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210684\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210684\">DB Zion Childress</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\">DT Kenny Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a 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data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\">OT Tyler Guyton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\">WR Tyler Johnson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204459/2026-roster-guard-trevor-keegan-backup-competition\">G Trevor Keegan</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\">CB Derion Kendrick</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\">WR CeeDee Lamb</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\">OLB Isaiah Land</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\">OLB Marist Liufau</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\">S P.J. Locke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204762\">FB Hunter Luepke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204999\">RB Phil Mafah</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\">QB Joe Milton III</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204256/2026-wide-reciever-jonathan-mingo-contract-trade\">WR Jonathan Mingo</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205228\">CB Devin Moore</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\">DT Otito Ogbonnia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210365\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210365\">DT L.T. Overton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\">LB DeMarvion Overshown</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210682\">WR George Pickens</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\">QB Dak Prescott</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\">CB Shavon Revel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\">TE DJ Rogers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\">TE Luke Schoonmaker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\">OT Drew Shelton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204456/2026-veteran-long-snapper-trent-sieg\">LS Trent Sieg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205884\">WR Anthony Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\">G Tyler Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210385\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210385\">OLB Charles Snowden</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\">TE Brevyn Spann-Ford</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205769/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-terence-steele\">OT Terence Steele</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205851\">CB Reddy Steward</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\">OT Nate Thomas</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\">S Jalen Thompson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205972\">DT Jay Toia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\">TE Michael Trigg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\">WR KaVontae Turpin</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\">WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204634/2026-roster-review-edge-tyrus-wheat\">OLB Tyrus Wheat</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\">RB Javonte Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\">DT Quinnen Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205145/2026-roster-review-edge-sam-williams\">OLB Sam Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210383\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210383\">OL DJ Wingfield</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\">LB Dee Winters</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\">DT D.J. 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According to Maiocco, the medical staff appeared to be working on both Height\'s right leg and both his arms. He was lifted onto the cart, and practice ended shortly thereafter.The 49ers later announced, though, that Height was cramping up.Defensive end Nick Bosa raved about how quickly Height, a third-round pick, has learned defensive coordinator Raheem Morris\' defense.\"I\'ve never seen a guy come in and <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201753-shares-impressions-odighizuwa-romello-height/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get the scheme as quickly</a> and seamlessly as he has,\" Bosa said on KNBR on Monday morning, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. \"Even when vets come in who haven\'t played in this scheme, he\'s gotten it quicker than I did. Just the way he picked it up, it seems like second nature to him.\"The 49ers were missing defensive lineman Andrew Farmer II (back), offensive tackle Vederian Lowe (high-ankle sprain), defensive tackle Gracen Halton (knee) and wide receiver Christian Kirk (calf strain) at Monday\'s practice. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785178605;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13361;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Romello Height\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1954;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"09d65da2144f72e3e45587e6dac5b606\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"Injury update on Browns RB Quinshon Judkins and his training camp status: Video\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128839/injury-update-quinshon-judkins-browns-training-camp-roster-expectations\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"While most of the talk, including some seemingly made-up drama, around the Cleveland Browns relates to the quarterback competition and the revamped offensive line, Todd Monken’s offense will run through RB Quinshon Judkins. The Browns are likely to run the ball at a high clip this year to help the offensive line gel and whoever […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3668:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 03: Quinshon Judkins #10 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the Cleveland Browns OTA Offseason Workouts at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 03, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nWhile most of the talk, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128825/jerry-jeudy-video-drama-qb-competition-browns-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\">including some seemingly made-up drama</a>, around the Cleveland Browns relates to the quarterback competition and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128517/browns-offensive-roster-free-agency-nfl-draft-spencer-fano-zion-johnson\">the revamped offensive line</a>, Todd Monken’s offense will run <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127675/browns-roster-rb-depth-chart-expectations-prediction\">through RB Quinshon Judkins</a>. 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Returning from injury, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/125644/browns-rb-quinshon-judkins-already-looks-way-ahead-of-schedule-at-otas-nick-chubb\">Judkins looked ahead of schedule</a> during the spring as he hopes to build on his 827 rushing yards and seven touchdowns last year.\n\nThe young running back put out a video highlighting the offseason work that has gotten him prepared for training camp:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/07/quinshon-judkins-is-full-go-for-camp-and-harold-fannin-jr-is-back-denzel-ward-is-here-to-stay-browns-insider.html\">According to Mary Kay Cabot</a>, Judkins is full go for training camp. Cabot noted that Judkins’ recovery was “the best-case scenario for a full recovery.”\n\nGiven Monken’s history, including recently with Derrick Henry getting over 300 carries in both seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Judkins could see a big increase from the 230 rushes he saw in 2025.\n\nA healthy Judkins getting a lot of carries could be the best thing for the Browns offense, no matter who is starting at quarterback.\n\n\n\nWhat stat line do you expect for Judkins this year under Monken? 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The good news is that, unlike last year, he is not THE key part of the Titans’ offense. Tennessee added Wan’Dale Robinson in free agency and Carnell Tate in the draft. Ridley might be the third option for this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1320:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 05: Calvin Ridley #0 of the Tennessee Titans runs a route during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nCalvin Ridley is going to be a key part of the Tennessee Titans’ offense in 2026. The good news is that, unlike last year, he is not THE key part of the Titans’ offense. Tennessee added Wan’Dale Robinson in free agency and Carnell Tate in the draft. Ridley might be the third option for this team this year.\n\nThis week, I asked how many yards you expect Ridley to have this season. Here are the results:\n\n88% of you expect Ridley to have at least 500 yards this season. While 500 would be a disappointment, anything over 650 yards would be enough. Before he got hurt last season, we saw his explosive play ability. Robinson doesn’t have the big-play ability. Tate will bring that threat eventually, but having Ridley opposite him will take some of that pressure off early in his career.\n\nCheck out <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> for all of your sports betting needs.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785177207;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Tennessee Titans Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4981;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Calvin Ridley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8126;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Wan\'Dale Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13279;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Carnell Tate\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1956;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"51b13271fffef312b575a9b402e5898e\";s:5:\"title\";s:86:\"Nick Bosa heaps praise on rookie pass rusher, believes he’ll be an early contributor\";s:4:\"link\";s:174:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160699/san-francisco-49ers-news-nick-bosa-heaps-praise-rookie-pass-rusher-romello-height-early-contributor-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"The San Francisco 49ers are back at training camp, with the first practice happening this past Sunday. It was an eventful non-padded practice, with several of San Francisco’s stars on the field, including Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, who missed much of last season due to injury. Bosa, who tore his ACL early in the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3406:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: Romello Height #94 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during a team OTA practice at SAP Performance Facility on May 28, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers are back at training camp, with the first practice happening this past Sunday. It was an eventful non-padded practice, with several of San Francisco’s stars on the field, including Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, who missed much of last season due to injury.\n\nBosa, who tore his ACL early in the season, was not among the group of players placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and was out in uniform for the first day of camp. It’s been a different type of offseason than usual for Bosa, as the veteran elected to rehab at the facility rather than do his usual offseason training at his home in Florida.\n\nThat has kept him in the building for every stage of the offseason, and he’s gotten to rehab with his teammates, in particular Mykel Williams, who is also recovering from a torn ACL.\n\nBeing in the building has also given Bosa a first glance at his new teammates on the defensive line. The 49ers added veteran Osa Odighizuwa to the defensive tackle mix via a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, giving the team some much-needed pass rush at the position.\n\nThey also added rookies Romello Height (edge rusher) and Gracen Halton (defensive tackle) to a young group that still includes 2025 rookies Mykel Williams, C.J. West, and Alfred Collins.\n\nHeight, who played at Texas Tech in 2025, was the team’s third-round pick and was considered one of the more accomplished pass rushers entering the draft. A six-year college player, he was one of the older prospects in the draft, but he showed quickness, good get-off, and strong production in his final season at Texas Tech, where he earned First Team All-Big 12 honors.\n\nThis offseason, he’s the player who’s caught Bosa’s eye.\n\n“For rookie-wise, I’ve never seen a guy come in and get the scheme as quickly and seamlessly as he has,” Bosa said about Height. “Even when vets come in who haven’t played in this scheme, he’s gotten it quicker than I did. Just the way he picked it up, it just seems like second nature to him, and he’s super explosive. He’s got a bag of tricks in pass rush that you can tell he’s been coached well. And he’s a little older, so that might be a part of it for a rookie, but I think he’s going to contribute pretty quick.”\n\nThe 49ers need pass rush badly after their unit ranked 32nd in the NFL last season in sacks. Granted, Bosa’s return and the addition of Odighizuwa should certainly benefit that unit, but it’s clear the 49ers envisioned a pass-rush role for Height when drafting him in the third round this offseason.\n\nWith Bryce Huff’s sudden retirement, Height has a clearer path to earn snaps this season and will compete to climb the depth chart in camp. 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Brown and Romeo Doubs, fourth-year wideout Kayshon Boutte could be getting fewer targets in 2026. To no surprise, he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-kayshon-boutte-interested-in-a-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly wants to be traded</a>.Coach Mike Vrabel was asked by reporters on Monday how he has navigated the situation.\"I have a lot of respect for Kayshon, and we went through this last offseason,\" Vrabel said. \"He had a great offseason, and he had a good training camp, and that played out during the season. He was a large part of our success, and his communication through this offseason with Todd [Downing] and myself, he is a pro. He understands what his job is, and he has gotten off to a good start. So I have a lot of respect for him for the way that he has handled all these different situations, the conversations outside of here and the noise that does not affect his performance on the field.\"A sixth-round pick in 2023, Boutte caught 33 passes for 551 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in 2025. He added 168 yards on nine catches in the postseason.Entering the last year of a contract that pays him $3.674 million in 2026, he\'s part of a crowded depth chart that includes Brown, Doubs, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, and Ryan Williams. 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There\'s not a lot of recent Achilles skill position examples- but off the top of my head Akers, Dobbins, Cousins, and Rodgers. And from my memory Akers was never the same, Dobbins was young and took a while to come back, Cousins and Rodgers were not the same (at least in terms of mobility), but were also old (side note, Kittle is old). Kittle: 32 years old, 8 months off Achilles. Again, I know people aren\'t valuing him as a TE1, but to me TE13 is still insanely high. He\'s ranked 6 spots ahead of the two years younger, 1 less recent Achilles tear and way less target competition Mark Andrews?? I\'d also take Ferguson, Strange, Kinkaid, Barner over him - all who are ranked lower. Kittle\'s success was based on being a blocker who could be on the field all the time, improved route running, yards after the catch, and power. My scorching hot take is that a torn Achilles at 32 is going to affect those things In my opinion, it\'s over for Kittle, as a fantasy contributor with any form of reliability. He might have a vintage performance or two - I think he\'s ranked 6-7 spots too high on KTC at least, and maybe more like 8-12 spots too high. He might (might!) be recovered at the end of 2026 and have a good playoff game or two, but I would not count on it. And then he\'s 33. Again, I know you\'re not selling him for a 2027 1st, but if I can get anything close to his current \'value\' I\'m trying. Jones: He\'s more appropriately ranked (QB27 on KTC) - but this is more about the general lack of panic of how this year is going to look like for the Colts as a whole. Jones is 29, will be around 9 months post Achilles tear week 1, and no one really seems to be worried about it. Unless I\'m off, everyone has repeated the same talking points of, his recovery has gone great (they always do!), and he\'s on track to start week 1. Ok. Again, his plant foot Achilles was torn 8 months ago. Also, I\'ve heard the \'he didn\'t even run that much in 2025\' statement. That is true but also having a qb who has the threat of being mobile changes how he\'s rushed, at least I would think. Not to mention mobility in the pocket, rolling out, etc. I know Rodgers and Cousins came back in a year, but they weren\'t the same. The other argument I\'ve heard, sadly, is that if he can\'t plant well or drive this might favor receivers closer to the line of scrimmage. I feel like this is obvious but since I\'ve seen the point a couple of times - this is not a favorable outcome for anyone. Defenses compress, running games suffer. A QB who can\'t throw deep well does not benefit anyone. Besides Jaylen Warren last year. But definitely not Alex Pierce. Finally - for what it\'s worth - Daniel Jones had an insanely easy early season schedule- similar to the one Trevor Lawrence had in the back half of the season. I think if he made the season healthy he was regressing in the 2nd half at least a little anyway. Again, I understand that no one is relying on Daniel Jones as QB1, but my opinion on him is if I was a contender I\'d take my chances with Kyler Murray or even Malik Willis. More importantly, I\'m worried about their skill position players. JT regressed hugely last year in the 2nd half of the season. I think Colts are a sneaky contender for much worse season than we thought. Josh Downs is one of the most hyped players this year because Pittman is gone and because really smart fantasy football people keep telling us that he\'s an amazing separator and awesome at football. It may be true - but I\'m not buying at a premium, which means I\'m not getting him. IMO There is also no earthly scenario where JT, Pierce, Downs, and Warren all perform near their draft capital. As for Kittle, I just think he\'s done for fantasy, and maybe a better real-life asset in spot duty. In other words, I think he\'s 2025 Cooper Kupp. I\'m not happy to report this, Kittle won me a redraft championship a long time ago - but we all get old. For the inevitable comment that says something like \'obviously we are worried about them\' here\'s the tldr: I think the panic meter for Jones and Kittle is at 4/10 or so, where it should be at about 8.5/10 (Jones) and 10/10 (Kittle). My prediction is that Kittle has 1-2 top 12 games this year, and only after week 8. Also, I think Downs and Pierce finishes outside wr36, Jones outside QB18, and the Colts go under their 7.5 vegas o/u. What are your thoughts on these two, at cost. Am I way off? Are DJ and Kittle going to come out firing week 1 and week 5, respectively? Will these two be the new (only?) example of players not needing at least a year for these injuries? submitted by /u/StrongAmbassador47 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5607:\"To start off - I know neither of these players are viewed as tier-one slam dunk players, but a lot of podcasts (SoS, Fantasy Pros, Dynasty Points to name a few) casually reference that \'Daniel Jones is practicing and on track for week one\' and George Kittle could start the season or be out for 4 weeks I know modern medicine has gotten better - but while there\'s been insane knee recoveries - Achilles injuries still seem like at best, an 12-18-month till all better injury, and at worst, a career ender. There\'s not a lot of recent Achilles skill position examples- but off the top of my head Akers, Dobbins, Cousins, and Rodgers. And from my memory Akers was never the same, Dobbins was young and took a while to come back, Cousins and Rodgers were not the same (at least in terms of mobility), but were also old (side note, Kittle is old). Kittle: 32 years old, 8 months off Achilles. Again, I know people aren\'t valuing him as a TE1, but to me TE13 is still insanely high. He\'s ranked 6 spots ahead of the two years younger, 1 less recent Achilles tear and way less target competition Mark Andrews?? I\'d also take Ferguson, Strange, Kinkaid, Barner over him - all who are ranked lower. Kittle\'s success was based on being a blocker who could be on the field all the time, improved route running, yards after the catch, and power. My scorching hot take is that a torn Achilles at 32 is going to affect those things In my opinion, it\'s over for Kittle, as a fantasy contributor with any form of reliability. He might have a vintage performance or two - I think he\'s ranked 6-7 spots too high on KTC at least, and maybe more like 8-12 spots too high. He might (might!) be recovered at the end of 2026 and have a good playoff game or two, but I would not count on it. And then he\'s 33. Again, I know you\'re not selling him for a 2027 1st, but if I can get anything close to his current \'value\' I\'m trying. Jones: He\'s more appropriately ranked (QB27 on KTC) - but this is more about the general lack of panic of how this year is going to look like for the Colts as a whole. Jones is 29, will be around 9 months post Achilles tear week 1, and no one really seems to be worried about it. Unless I\'m off, everyone has repeated the same talking points of, his recovery has gone great (they always do!), and he\'s on track to start week 1. Ok. Again, his plant foot Achilles was torn 8 months ago. Also, I\'ve heard the \'he didn\'t even run that much in 2025\' statement. That is true but also having a qb who has the threat of being mobile changes how he\'s rushed, at least I would think. Not to mention mobility in the pocket, rolling out, etc. I know Rodgers and Cousins came back in a year, but they weren\'t the same. The other argument I\'ve heard, sadly, is that if he can\'t plant well or drive this might favor receivers closer to the line of scrimmage. I feel like this is obvious but since I\'ve seen the point a couple of times - this is not a favorable outcome for anyone. Defenses compress, running games suffer. A QB who can\'t throw deep well does not benefit anyone. Besides Jaylen Warren last year. But definitely not Alex Pierce. Finally - for what it\'s worth - Daniel Jones had an insanely easy early season schedule- similar to the one Trevor Lawrence had in the back half of the season. I think if he made the season healthy he was regressing in the 2nd half at least a little anyway. Again, I understand that no one is relying on Daniel Jones as QB1, but my opinion on him is if I was a contender I\'d take my chances with Kyler Murray or even Malik Willis. More importantly, I\'m worried about their skill position players. JT regressed hugely last year in the 2nd half of the season. I think Colts are a sneaky contender for much worse season than we thought. Josh Downs is one of the most hyped players this year because Pittman is gone and because really smart fantasy football people keep telling us that he\'s an amazing separator and awesome at football. It may be true - but I\'m not buying at a premium, which means I\'m not getting him. IMO There is also no earthly scenario where JT, Pierce, Downs, and Warren all perform near their draft capital. As for Kittle, I just think he\'s done for fantasy, and maybe a better real-life asset in spot duty. In other words, I think he\'s 2025 Cooper Kupp. I\'m not happy to report this, Kittle won me a redraft championship a long time ago - but we all get old. For the inevitable comment that says something like \'obviously we are worried about them\' here\'s the tldr: I think the panic meter for Jones and Kittle is at 4/10 or so, where it should be at about 8.5/10 (Jones) and 10/10 (Kittle). My prediction is that Kittle has 1-2 top 12 games this year, and only after week 8. Also, I think Downs and Pierce finishes outside wr36, Jones outside QB18, and the Colts go under their 7.5 vegas o/u. What are your thoughts on these two, at cost. Am I way off? Are DJ and Kittle going to come out firing week 1 and week 5, respectively? 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Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com reports that Kirk <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/MaioccoNBCS/status/2081791748918145119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will miss practice</a>. Kirk suffered a calf strain during Sunday\'s practice and left the field with a trainer to be evaluated. Kirk signed with the 49ers this offseason after catching 28 passes for 239 yards and a touchdown in 13 regular season games for the Texans last year. He also had 10 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns in the playoffs. Offensive tackle Vederian Lowe also left Sunday\'s practice and Maiocco reports he will miss time with a high ankle sprain. Defensive linemen Gracen Halton (knee) and Andrew Farmer (back) are the other 49ers set to miss Monday\'s session. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785173375;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4950;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Christian Kirk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1960;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"300b7ff289538438f155188395c652d3\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Patriots training camp recap: Intensity dialed down on Day 3\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131898/patriots-training-camp-recap-day-3\";s:11:\"description\";s:357:\"The New England Patriots held their third practice of training camp on Monday on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Tempo slowed down for a shortened walkthrough session as they continue through the five-day ramp up period. 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Dippre, ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nInjuries: N/A\n\nThe Patriots active roster featured perfect attendance on Monday as Reggie Gilliam returned after a veteran rest day on Sunday. Five players remained on injured lists, including Gabe Jacas who continues to work through his rehab.\n\n“We were going to evaluate him, we are going to see where he is at. This is all part of the process,” Mike Vrabel said before practice. “So, I am again, cautiously optimistic that he will work his way through the return to play, and we will get him back out there.”\n\nTakeaways\n\nWalkthrough style: As the Patriots often did last season, the intensity was dialed back as players wore bucket hats and sneakers for a jogthrough style of practice after three days of speed work (run tests plus two practices).\n\n“This is something that we feel like can help us be able to learn and still develop and install it at different paces,” Vrabel explained. “It was good for us last year. If we can handle that, then hopefully we can continue with this. When we work, we work. I think you guys noticed that. Then being able to come out there today and still act like a professional football team and take care of the details and some of the technique, but just at a different pace.”\n\nPlayers after practice noted the pace helps with the mental side of the game, which then helps them play with more confidence as the work translates back to full-speed.\n\nWide receiver splits: As the offense and defense each split into units across two fields, Drake Maye worked with A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, and DeMario Douglas consistently throughout the day. In the first session, Kyle Williams was part of that group while Efton Chism III worked on the opposite field. Following a special teams period, the second-year receivers swapped fields for the second full-team session.\n\nMaye’s group: With jobs to be won at the third running back and tight end spot, it was notable to see Lan Larison and Tanner Arkin also on the field with Drake Maye. Through three practices, Larison has been the first back to receive carries behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson while Arkin has been a consistent presence behind Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon.\n\nOffensive lines: It was no surprise to see Will Campbell, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu, and Morgan Moses protecting Drake Maye from left-to-right. In front of DeVito, Andrew Rupcich served as the center with Ben Brown and Caedan Wallace at his sides. Tackle duties were then mainly left for Marcus Bryant and Caleb Lomu, who continues to show his versatility.\n\n“Try to get him some jumbo tight end work, and he will play some tackle, he will play some guard,“ Vrabel said of Lomu. ”We are just going to look at some versatility and see where he fits and how he can help us, but there will be a lot of things that are going to be new to him and some techniques that are different and run schemes and pass protection.“\n\nOther notes:\n\n\nIn a reoccurring theme through three days, the offense continued to practice tempo even in a slower setting.\n\n\n\nQB coach Ashton Grant served as the offensive coordinator on the second field.\n\n\n\nTempo will increase as the Patriots retake the practice fields on Tuesday for Day 4 of camp which is set to start at 10:15 a.m. ET.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785173166;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1961;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d3d0bd5ff277836b2bd9b750cc641f63\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"49ers OL Vederian Lowe has a high-ankle sprain; Christian Kirk has a calf strain\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/160651/a-couple-of-the-49ers-offseason-acquisitions-left-practice-with-injuries\";s:11:\"description\";s:360:\"Chris Foerster spoke for Kyle Shanahan on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers. Foerster was mum about injuries. Two free agents the 49ers signed this past offseason, Vederian Lowe and Christian Kirk, didn’t make it through practice. Foerster didn’t say anything about Kirk. Foerster spoke about Lowe, who suffered some type of ankle injury: “We’ll […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3891:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 28: Vederian Lowe #59 of the New England Patriots during the game against the New York Jets on December 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nChris Foerster spoke for Kyle Shanahan on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers. Foerster was mum about injuries. Two free agents the 49ers signed this past offseason, Vederian Lowe and Christian Kirk, didn’t make it through practice.\n\nFoerster didn’t say anything about Kirk. Foerster spoke about Lowe, who suffered some type of ankle injury: “We’ll see. It’s his ankle. We’ll see exactly what it is. With all the injuries, I know Kyle [Shanahan] goes through the report. I’m not doing that. We’ll see. Hopefully, he’s not that bad.”\n\nRookie Enrique Cruz Jr. filled in for Lowe. Foerster had positive things to say about Cruz Jr.:\n\n“Yeah, Enrique’s been a real plus. Everybody in the building’s pleased with him. People come up out of nowhere from all over the building and say, ‘Gosh, that Enrique’s doing a really nice job.’ He’s really professional, really working on it. He has a learning curve, like all the young guys do. He’s got a long way to go, but he’s done all the right things to this point.”\n\nCruz Jr. wasn’t the only player who didn’t make it through practice. Newly signed wideout Christian Kirk walked off with the trainers midway through practice.\n\nUnfortunately for Kirk, injuries are nothing new for him. He dealt with hamstring injuries that caused him to miss the first couple of games of the 2025 season, before later re-aggravating those. With Jacksonville in 2024, Kirk had groin and core muscle injuries. We’ll see if the injury ends up keeping Kirk out for an extended time, but there is no guarantee that he makes the roster.\n\nHe’s on a one-year deal. The 49ers would eat $2.78 million by releasing Kirk, but, as the saying goes, you cannot help the club from the tub.\n\nFoerster did have glowing reviews for a couple of the other receivers. Here’s what he said about Mike Evans: “Man, I love having him out there. The guy’s obviously he’s a real pro. His skillset and the things he does well are going to add so much to our football team. We saw a play today in the red zone in OTAs. There’s just so many places where Mike’s going to help our football team and I’m very excited to have him.”\n\nThe red zone will be the No. 1 place where Evans’ presence will be felt. Brock Purdy’s margin for error is sky-high when targeting Evans. Foerster also spoke highly about rookie De’Zhaun Stribling:\n\n“He’s awesome, man. He’s phenomenal. He’s everything that I think we thought he would be and more when he came out. Just mature, strong, fast, physical, understands the game, lines up the formations, very professional about things. He’s been so good and everything we thought he could be. It’s really nice to see.”\n\nThe team isn’t wearing any pads yet, but it shouldn’t take long for Stribling’s presence to be felt.\n\nKyle’s update, 10:21 a.m. PT: Matt Maiocco tweeted that Vederian Lowe has a high-ankle sprain and will miss extended time. Wide receiver Christian Kirk officially sustained a calf strain. Rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton has a knee bone bruise, while defensive lineman Andrew Farmer has a back injury. Neither player will practice today.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785173048;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:28:\"San Francisco 49ers Injuries\";i:1;s:29:\"San Francisco 49ers Preseason\";i:2;s:33:\"San Francisco 49ers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4950;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Christian Kirk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1962;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"03244729343aaa9b4bf072c7d48b584b\";s:5:\"title\";s:104:\"Fernando Mendoza Big Ten Championship versus Ohio State, Part XIII of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania\";s:4:\"link\";s:161:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134853/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-big-ten-championship-ohio-state\";s:11:\"description\";s:402:\"It’s time to dive into the postseason for Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series, as we’re breaking down Fernando Mendoza’s performance in the Big Ten Championship against Ohio State. Despite a rather pedestrian stat line—15/23 (65.2 completion percentage), 222 yards, one touchdown and one interception—the Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback was pretty flippin’ impressive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15054:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 06: Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza (15) throws a pass during the Big Ten Championship football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on December 6, 2025 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nIt’s time to dive into the postseason for <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134602\">Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series</a>, as we’re breaking down <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134519\">Fernando Mendoza’s</a> performance in the Big Ten Championship against Ohio State.\n\nDespite a rather pedestrian stat line—<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401777353\">15/23 (65.2 completion percentage), 222 yards</a>, one touchdown and one interception—the Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback was pretty flippin’ impressive on the big stage and played much better than the box score showed. Four of his incompletions were throwaways, and one came via a batted pass, according to <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/players/2025/REGPO/fernando-mendoza/158323/passing\">Pro Football Focus</a>, and the interception was on a screen where the corner jumped the route to beat the block and make the pick.\n\nOn top of that, PFF credited the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft with three “<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pro-how-we-at-pro-football-focus-grade-quarterbacks-at-the-nfl-and-fbs-level\">big-time throws</a>” and zero “turnover-worthy plays” to earn an elite 91.9 grade for the evening. That was his highest single-game grade of the 2025 season, as Mendoza’s ability to throw deep and on the run really stood out against the Buckeyes.\n\nIn full disclosure, a few clips from this game were included in a previous and more general breakdown earlier in the year, which can be found <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-draft/119469/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-indiana-quarterback-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\">via this link</a>. To avoid repeating information, all of the plays below were not included in the previous article and vice versa. That means Mendoza’s famous deep shot to Charlie Becker that flipped the momentum of the contest isn’t included here, but a detailed breakdown of that play is in the <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-draft/119469/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-indiana-quarterback-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\">hyperlinked article</a> for those who are interested. \n\n\nFernando Mendoza is a good linear athlete, but his lateral movement skills could use some work and can make it difficult to escape the pocket quickly <a href=\"https://t.co/dORgSN1MCm\">pic.twitter.com/dORgSN1MCm</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079257665398776053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nBefore diving into the highlights, Mendoza’s lateral movement skills are one area of improvement for him in the NFL, and that shows up in his pocket management or mobility. He’s a good linear athlete who has the speed to pick up yards with his legs when needed, but his change of direction and agility are lacking. The latter can lead to sacks like the play above.\n\nTo the quarterback’s credit, nothing is open since Ohio State’s defensive backs are doing an excellent job in man coverage with safety help over the top in the Cover 2 Man/Cover 5 look. Also, both linebackers are on the line of scrimmage and essentially playing two-on-two with the quarterback and running back. One backer covers the running back to take away the checkdown, and the other serves as a spy to take away the scramble.\n\nThat gives the three-man rush enough time to get pressure, as the left defensive end beats the right tackle around the edge. Mendoza does a good job of seeing that and stepping up in the pocket, but the spy takes away the interior or linear rushing lane in the B-gap. That forces Mendoza to change directions and move laterally to get out of the pocket, exposing his lack of agility and short-area quickness to pivot and escape the pocket.\n\n\nAnother sack against OSU, this one is more of a lack of feel for pressure. He runs himself into trouble and can\'t escape <a href=\"https://t.co/Q9IftwgXcu\">pic.twitter.com/Q9IftwgXcu</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079263767481958831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nHere, we’ll take a look at another sack where the No. 1 pick’s movement skills are a factor, but his feel for pressure is the bigger issue on this play specifically.\n\nAgain, nothing is open with Ohio State doing an excellent job in man coverage, on top of having one safety come off the deep over route from the slot receiver to wall off the dig route from the outside. While there is a coverage bust where the slot receiver ends up being open in the end zone since neither of the safeties stuck with him initially, that happened late in the play and the pressure was already starting to penetrate the pocket.\n\nMendoza does show a good internal clock, as he starts to try and escape the pocket before the defensive end wins around the edge. However, instead of stepping up and taking advantage of the lane outside of the guard, he runs into pressure. That’s likely because he doesn’t have a feel for where the defensive end is. Now, Mendoza’s lateral movement skills come into play as he’s out of his element and has to be an escape artist in the pocket, leading to the sack on third down.\n\nTo be fair, Arvell Reese—the fifth overall pick of April’s draft—is serving as the spy and waiting for the quarterback to scramble. So, the Heisman Trophy winner probably isn’t going to pick up the first down here anyway. \n\nBut taking advantage of the open lane could at least give the offense a chance to move the chains by getting all seven yards with his legs on this play, or by cutting the distance in half to set up a potential go-for-it opportunity on fourth down. Either of those two results is better than taking a sack.\n\n\nOn top of the toughness, I love that Fernando Mendoza comes off his 1st read and delivers a perfect throw on the run on this play<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/nNaTcVBvSK\">pic.twitter.com/nNaTcVBvSK</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079271162308337993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nNow, let’s get into the fun stuff, starting with the famous first play of the Big Ten Championship where Mendoza delivers a strike on the run right before taking a huge hit.\n\nIt’s a designed roll-out that Indiana ran frequently last year, where the tight end in the three-by-one formation blocks to pin the edge defender inside. But Ohio State was ready for it by having the edge defender widen right before the snap and attack the tight end instead of getting caught off-guard, leading to the pressure.\n\nOn the backend of the play, the Buckeyes are in man coverage again. The outside corner takes away the go route from the outside receiver, and the slot receiver takes too long to get into his route and out of the break, especially with the pressure coming since the tight end couldn’t pin the edge defender inside. So, Mendoza comes to the backside of the read, where he finds Elijah Sarratt open on a drag route after a pair of defenders collided.\n\nWhile on the run and knowing that he’s about to get crushed, Mendoza hits Sarratt with a perfect ball that’s in front of the receiver and instride for a nine-yard gain. That highlights a pair of important traits from the No. 1 pick: the toughness to throw under pressure and the ability to maintain his accuracy without having a stable base.\n\n\nMy favorite aspect of Fernando Mendoza\'s scrambling is how good he is at taking advantage of DBs who don\'t plaster to their man Results in a 3rd down conversion here<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/TchmfZAhYR\">pic.twitter.com/TchmfZAhYR</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079278347797119098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhat’s encouraging about Mendoza’s pocket management moving forward is that he can be effective at evading pressure when it isn’t coming from the blind side and is decent at making off-script plays. He has a few tricks to help with the latter, the best being that he’s really good at recognizing when defensive backs don’t plaster and come off their man on scramble drills.\n\nThis time, Ohio State comes out in a five-man front and runs Tampa 2 behind it, where both edge defenders drop in coverage. With eight defenders to cover five receivers, nothing is open down the field on Indiana’s mesh concept. That being said, there is a window to hit Becker right at the sticks on the short drag route right where the middle linebacker/Tampa dropper was. But Mendoza doesn’t see it in time, and the pressure starts to come.\n\nLuckily, he bails out of the pocket in the proper direction this time and recognizes that the defense doesn’t have anyone containing the edge since both standup linebackers dropped in coverage. So, the quarterback manages to buy more time by scrambling toward the wide side of the field. Then, he sees the nickelback come downhill and leave Becker wide open, quickly transitioning from runner to thrower by pulling off a jump pass to pick up the third-down conversion.\n\n\nGood read and anticipation from Fernando Mendoza -Gets quarters, knows the in from slot WR will occupy the nickel, making the out even tougher to cover for the outside CB in off coverage -Starts to throw before the WR is out of the break to beat the coverage for a 1st<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/s38prMREhy\">pic.twitter.com/s38prMREhy</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079283156327563422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis next play is one that probably goes unnoticed when looking at the big picture or the entire game, as it’s just a first down that puts the offense even deeper into scoring position. But when diving into the nuances of the play, it’s an excellent read and anticipation throw from Mendoza.\n\nOhio State is playing quarters, where the outside corners are in off coverage to prevent giving up the touchdown. Meanwhile, the curl-to-flat defenders (the nickelback at the top of the screen and the edge defender at the bottom) can help take away any intermediate routes toward the sideline by getting in the passing lane and forcing the quarterback to layer the ball between the second and third levels of the defense. \n\nHowever, the curl-to-flat defenders are responsible for taking away a curl route between the hash marks and the numbers before working wide and helping defend the sideline. So, with the slot receiver at the top of the screen staying outside of the nickel and running an in route, Mendoza knows he has the outside corner on an island against the intermediate out route. \n\nOn top of that, he throws with anticipation by starting this throwing motion before the receiver is out of the break to beat the coverage and move the sticks. \n\n\nUp 3 with 2:41 left and facing a 3rd and 6 in the Big Ten Championship, Fernando Mendoza calls game<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/DjJLuvbCuC\">pic.twitter.com/DjJLuvbCuC</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2079287720996987038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile the throw referenced in the intro rightfully garnered a lot of attention, the deep shot above to Becker ended up sealing the Big Ten Championship for the Hoosiers.\n\nIndiana’s up three points and facing third and six with 2:41 left on the clock, and Ohio State just used the first of their second-half timeouts. So, while a first down doesn’t outright win the game, it’d give the Buckeyes very little time left on the clock and no timeouts to get the tying field goal. \n\nWith the offense coming out in a three-by-one formation, it seems pretty clear that the defense’s primary concern is stopping Sarratt as the single receiver. They’re playing Cover 1 but have the free safety bracket Sarratt with the outside corner instead of staying deep and trying to help over the top. So, it’s really more like Cover 0 since the other defensive backs are left one-on-one with no safety help. Also, the middle linebacker blitzes while the two edge defenders drop into the low holes to take away a slant or a short throw over the middle.\n\nPost-snap, Mendoza sees the safety open toward the sideline to bracket Sarratt and snaps his head around to Becker, who is running a go route on the other side of the field. Becker beats press coverage at the line of scrimmage and gets a step on the corner, so Mendoza lets it rip and drops the ball in the bucket for a 33-yard gain.\n\nNot only does that pick up the first down and help melt time off the clock, but it also flips the field and allows Indiana to pin Ohio State deeper into their territory. The Hoosiers ran the ball three times and punted on the ensuing plays, forcing the Buckeyes to start the final drive at their 14-yard line with 18 seconds left and no timeouts. As you likely already know, that resulted in Indiana’s first Big Ten Championship since 1967.\n\n\n\nUp next is an efficient outing from Mendoza, where he and Indiana took care of Alabama in their first College Football Playoff game. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785171660;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Las Vegas Raiders Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Las Vegas Raiders Draft\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1963;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fa2a5f3560e71212ac91e8558e08d245\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Lions DT Tyleik Williams says he lost an ABSURD amount of weight in 5 months\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167739/lions-dt-tyleik-williams-absurd-weight-loss-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"As Detroit Lions players start to descend upon Allen Park for training camp, one player appears to have gone through a complete body transformation this offseason. Lions defensive tackle Tyleik Williams posted to Instagram on Monday with a caption claiming he has long 50 pounds over the last five months: At the end of the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3428:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyleik Williams #91 of the Detroit Lions takes the field during player introductions prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on September 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs Detroit Lions players start to descend upon Allen Park for training camp, one player appears to have gone through a complete body transformation this offseason. \n\nLions defensive tackle Tyleik Williams posted to Instagram on Monday with a caption claiming he has long 50 pounds over the last five months: \n\n\nOn his Instagram page, Lions DT Tyleik Williams claims to have lost 50 pounds in the last five months. <a href=\"https://t.co/eq9gXNN5jh\">pic.twitter.com/eq9gXNN5jh</a>— Jeremy Reisman (@DetroitOnLion) <a href=\"https://x.com/DetroitOnLion/status/2081768809497588075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nAt the end of the season, Williams was listed at 328 pounds. Right now, he’s listed at 325 pounds. At this point, it’s unclear if Williams will suddenly drop to under 300 pounds or if he’s talking specifically about body fat that may have been replaced by muscle. \n\nUPDATE: Williams provided a little clarity about his weight here, suggesting he weighed more than the Lions’ website had him listed at the end of the year. \n\n\nI was not 328 5 months ago😂😂😂😂😂 let’s relax— Tyleik Williams € (@tyleikk) <a href=\"https://x.com/tyleikk/status/2081777184616641010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s worth noting that his position-mate Alim McNeill went through a similar body transformation early in his career. Back in 2023,<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/5/30/23742071/alim-mcneill-serious-life-changes-better-pass-rusher-2023-detorit-lions-yoga-diet\"> McNeill said thanks to a stricter diet and more diligent stretching, he cut his body fat all the way down to 13%.</a> But he stayed around the same 325 pounds that he played in the previous season. What followed was McNeill’s best season to date, posting 32 tackles, 5.0 sacks, 10 quarterback hits, and a career-high 86.8 PFF grade to go with 43 pressures. \n\nLast year, the Lions took Williams in the first round of the 2025 draft, and spoke about how they view him very similarly to how they saw McNeill—a college nose tackle that has some untapped potential as a three-tech and pass rusher. \n\n“He has a lot of similar traits to Alim McNeill, almost a similar body type,” Lions general manager Brad Holmes said on draft night. “I just think that he–Alim came out more nose tackle-ish, a little bit. Obviously, (he) slimmed his body down (and) became a three-technique. I think [Williams] is kind of coming in closer to that right now.”\n\nAre the Lions planning to make a full three-tech transition for Williams? 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Jones confirmed Monday on The Pat McAfee Show that he will fully participate when training camp begins this week at Grand Park. The Colts quarterback said the plan is for him to return to 11-on-11 team drills, adding that he is “ready to go” […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3264:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 11: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts participates in minicamp at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on June 11, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDaniel Jones will be ready when the Colts open training camp.\n\n\n\"I\'m feeling really good and I\'m gonna be full go to start training camp.. I\'m ready to go\" ~ <a href=\"https://x.com/Daniel_Jones10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Daniel_Jones10</a> That\'s GREAT news 👏 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/UcWFE1zKsl\">pic.twitter.com/UcWFE1zKsl</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2081779220468969648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nJones confirmed Monday on The Pat McAfee Show that he will fully participate when training camp begins this week at Grand Park. The Colts quarterback said the plan is for him to return to 11-on-11 team drills, adding that he is “ready to go” after working his way back from the Achilles injury he suffered last season in December.\n\nThat is a significant step for Jones and the Colts, who needed some clarity at quarterback before camp opened. Jones had already participated in seven-on-seven drills during OTAs and continued doing extra sprint work after practice, but training camp will represent a more complete test. The speed, traffic, pocket movement and timing of 11-on-11 work are different from offseason drills, especially for a quarterback coming off an Achilles tear.\n\nJones’ goal throughout the recovery process was to be fully ready for camp, and he appears to have reached that point. The injury happened in Week 14 against the Jaguars, meaning Jones will be returning to full participation about seven and a half months later.\n\nFor Indianapolis, this removes one of the first major questions of camp. The Colts do not need Jones limited, eased in slowly or missing key reps while trying to build chemistry with the offense. They need him working with the first-team unit and proving that last season’s success before the injury can carry over.\n\nBefore getting hurt, Jones had thrown for 3,101 yards and 19 touchdowns in 13 starts, while also adding five rushing touchdowns. Among qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked third in yards per attempt, sixth in QBR and seventh in passing yards, while the Colts’ offense led the league in points per game through Week 11.\n\nThe bigger question still has to be answered on the field. Being cleared for training camp is good news, but it does not guarantee Jones will be the same player right away or that the offense will immediately pick up where it left off. He still has to show that the Achilles is not limiting his movement, confidence or ability to operate under pressure.\n\nStill, this is the update the Colts needed. 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They are coming off a 5-12 season but still got four primetime games and a “home” game in London. Quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered multiple injuries, and will be looking to bring the team back to the form from his rookie season, when Washington reached […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3884:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 26: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders attempts to break a tackle against Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-announce-2026-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Commanders 2026 NFL season schedule</a> has officially been released. They are <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2025.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coming off a 5-12 season</a> but still got four primetime games and a “home” game in London. Quarterback <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/jayden-daniels-commanders-elbow-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jayden Daniels suffered multiple injuries</a>, and will be looking to bring the team back to the form from his rookie season, when Washington reached the conference title game.\n\nThat all starts in Week 1 when the Commanders will go on the road to face last season’s NFC-East-champion Philadelphia Eagles. That game will set the tone for the rest of the year. The schedule starts off with a tough schedule that Washington will have to get through with a decent record if they want to return to the playoffs.\n\nFanDuel has the Commanders <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">win total O/U set at 7.5</a>. 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Pretty good season. The question for this team: How hard will the return to Earth be? It’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3489:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 11: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks raises the Lombardi Trophy during the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl LX victory celebration and parade at Lumen Field on February 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen and where: Week 15 at home at 5pm on Saturday\n\nKey additions: None\n\nKey subtractions: OC Klint Kubiak, RB Kenneth Walker, S Coby Brant, EDGE Boye Mafe, CB Tariq Woolen\n\nLast season: They won the Super Bowl. Pretty good season.\n\nThe question for this team: How hard will the return to Earth be?\n\nIt’s really hard to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Seattle is a well run team and knows this. They probably also know it’s going to be really hard for them to repeat because they took a small beating this offseason, losing two starters in the secondary, their top running back, and their offensive play caller. Those must be painful losses for a defensive coach who has a RUN THE DAMN BALL hat. New OC Brian Fleury is a former RB and TE coach, so at least there should be plenty of running of the damn ball. But their RBs are a guy coming off an ACL tear in January and a rookie who was a backup in college. To replace their losses, the Seahawks signed or traded for…. no one of consequence. The 2025 Seahawks were a very good team, but they weren’t “we can withstand this level of attrition” good. \n\nIn their favor for 2026 is that Sam Darnold probably won’t lead the league in turnovers again, right? Right? Maybe not. Darnold’s interception percentage of 2.9% in 2025 was closer to his Jets tenure, where 2.9% was his career best there, than his time as a journeyman, with marks of 3.2, 2,1, 2.2, and 2.2 again with the Panthers, 49ers, and Vikings. Darnold will likely cut down on fumbles, where he led the league with 11, but he might throw a few more interceptions.\n\nSeattle has gotten him no help. Throughout the 2025 season the Seahawks lacked a decent WR2 behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and they still don’t have one. Rashid Shaheed had just 188 yards in 9 games with Seattle, and his career bests are 59 catches (in 18 games in 2025) and 719 yards (in 2023). Zach Charbonnet, career high 209 touches in 2025 before tearing his ACL, or Jadarian Price, who had 295 career touches in three seasons at Notre Dame behind Jeremiyah Love, are question marks.\n\n<a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/adjusted-games-lost-2025-no-team-suffered-like-the-cardinals\">The Seahawks had the third healthiest team in 2025</a>, behind only the Eagles and Patriots in Adjusted Games Lost. Even just an above average season will test their already weakened depth.\n\nSeattle’s scoring improved by over 6 points per game from 2024 to 2025, going from 18th to 3rd. That’s almost certainly coming back down, and that alone could have them in 3rd place in the NFC West and on the road to start the playoffs. If they even make them. 7 of the past 20 Super Bowl teams did not make the playoffs the following year. 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Receiver Brandon Aiyuk <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-lynch-on-brandon-aiyuk-were-focused-on-players-that-are-here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remains on the reserve/left squad list</a>.He also remains determined to play for the Commanders.Via The Athletic, Aiyuk made it even more clear in a Friday text message that <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7472071/2026/07/27/brandon-aiyuk-49ers-commanders-training-camp/?unlocked_article_code=1.01A.Hkh9.t-XyW-vjb7gK&source=user_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he wants to sign with Washington</a>.Said Aiyuk: “[Adam Peters] and [Dan Quinn] quietly put together a SQAUD! [sic] I’m the final peice [sic] that will swing all the odds in our favor.\"The final piece can\'t be put in place until the 49ers release him. Nothing will happen until Aiyuk files a petition for reinstatement with the league, the league grants it, and he shows up for work. At that point, the 49ers would have to choose between letting him practice (and risk owing him more than $26 million if he suffers a season-ending injury) or cutting him. Common sense suggests they\'d cut him.Common sense also points to Aiyuk filing the petition for reinstatement. He has <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brandon-aiyuk-says-he-wont-be-reinstating-with-the-49ers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vowed not to do it</a>. Unless the 49ers choose to release him from the reserve/left squad list, nothing will happen.There\'s a chance nothing will happen if/when he\'s released. While the Commanders clearly had interest at one point, he may have scared them away with social-media antics that included multiple skirmishes with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.At some point, life will go on. 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I don’t anticipate that whatsoever. I don’t. I am excited where he is at. I am excited that he wants to be here, he wants to get going, and he does not want to be on the field with the trainer, I will tell you that. He wants to get back out there, play ball and be the player that we drafted and wanted to be here.\"Vrabel also declined to get into specifics about Jacas\'s contract, which reportedly includes an injury waiver that would keep the Patriots from having to pay him in full if the knee keeps him off the field.\"I think the one thing is I am not going to talk about specific contracts or the details with the contract,\" Vrabel said. \"The most important thing is that Gabe is here, that we are all on the same page and that we are excited to move forward with Gabe. We try to explain to him that again, with everything in this business, in professional sports, we have talked about that there is a professional side and there is a personal side. He had to deal with the professional side much earlier than some other players in their careers. So, we have maintained a personal relationship, and Smitty [Patriots assistant coach Mike Smith] did the same thing as his position coach. He, by all accounts, has been working hard and is ready to go, and we will evaluate that here over the next couple of days and be able to acclimate him as quickly as possible.\"It\'s common for players to drop in the draft because of medical red flags, but it\'s an unusual situation for Jacas in that this issue has arisen after the Patriots spent a second-round pick on him. Now the Patriots will hope he can get off the non-football injury list and on the field, some time this year.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785166990;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1971;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8112bcad567d90aabc210fb36dc02e9c\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Kyle Williams: Appears buried on depth chart\";s:4:\"link\";s:61:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/kyle-williams-19126\";s:11:\"description\";s:202:\"Williams ran almost exclusively with the second- and third-team offenses at Monday\'s practice, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:202:\"Williams ran almost exclusively with the second- and third-team offenses at Monday\'s practice, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785166800;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12547;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kyle Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1972;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fc65f820011fe0ea8dfac2776b4d7f1a\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Eagles News: Philadelphia’s biggest question entering training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177976/eagles-news-philadelphias-biggest-question-entering-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … The Biggest Question for Every NFL Team as Training Camps Begin – The RingerPhiladelphia Eagles — How will Jalen Hurts play in a new offensive scheme? Even after trading away receiver A.J. Brown, Philadelphia still has one of the league’s best rosters, along with a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14261:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 2: Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles look on during OTA offseason workouts at Jefferson Health Training Complex on June 2, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.theringer.com/2026/07/23/nfl/nfl-training-camp-2026-one-question-all-32-teams\">The Biggest Question for Every NFL Team as Training Camps Begin – The Ringer</a> Philadelphia Eagles — How will Jalen Hurts play in a new offensive scheme? Even after trading away receiver A.J. Brown, Philadelphia still has one of the league’s best rosters, along with a quarterback-friendly environment for Jalen Hurts. The Eagles offense will look different in 2026 under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who has previously coached under Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur. Expect more run plays from under center and a more consistent play-action passing game. Ideally, Hurts will be trusted to work through his progressions and throw into the middle of the field. The pressure is on for Hurts to have his best year yet. That starts in training camp, where we’ll get the first legitimate look at how he is able to handle the new scheme.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/jalen-hurts-it-will-be-a-fun-training-camp\">Jalen Hurts: ‘It will be a fun Training Camp’ – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> “It carries over. I’ve played with (Smith) since I was 17, 18 years old, so that’s something to consider when you think about chemistry and the foundation of where we come from,” Hurts said. “Having his presence has always been very valuable, I’ve always appreciated that and I think as he leads and as I lead, it’s just about putting those things together and continuing to improve given all the change that we have in front of us.” For Hurts, comfort comes with repetition. There has been a lot of work this offseason in implementing the new offensive scheme in the film room and meetings. While players were able to get their first taste of the system during OTAs and minicamp, the real test will come in Training Camp. “Thought it was a really good spring, being able to onboard another new system and put everything together, lay the foundation,” Hurts said. “I’m encouraged by the work that we were able to put in. We’ve got a fun summer ahead of us, and it’ll be a fun training camp.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177869/as-a-passer-only-jalen-hurts-rankings-make-some-sense\">As a passer only, Jalen Hurts’ rankings make some sense – BGN</a> Jalen Hurts is one of the most perplexingly great players in the NFL and, perhaps, Eagles history. He has won a Super Bowl, played in two of them, and was the best player on the field in both. He is 56-22 in the regular season as a starter. He has been to three Pro Bowls and was MVP runner-up in 2022. And yet, the football world, including all of us in Philadelphia, don’t quite seem to able to put our finger on just how good he is.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/30-things-ill-be-watching-2026-eagles-training-camp-jalen-hurts-sean-mannion/\">30 things I’ll be watching at 2026 Eagles training camp – PhillyVoice</a> 2) Is there actually a camp battle for the QB2 spot? Tanner McKee has quietly gone about his business as a backup quarterback for the Eagles for three full years, diligently preparing as if he’s the starter. And when he has gotten his opportunities — with the exception of one game last season during which he played with the second-team offensive line and backups at the skill positions — he has mostly looked the part of a player who could earn a starting job at some point, even if with another team. And yet, despite his continued progression as a pro quarterback, he was competing for the QB2 job this spring with a 38-year-old Andy Dalton, who the team acquired via a mere seventh-round pick this offseason. Weird. McKee pretty clearly outplayed Dalton during the spring, at least during the media-attended practices, but it’s interesting that the team felt that he should have to earn the QB2 spot, which in my opinion, he already has the last three-plus years.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/eagles-notebook-nick/\">Eagles Notebook – Nick the Bum – Iggles Blitz</a> DeVonta Smith is poised to have a big year for the Eagles. He’s been really good over the first five years of his career, averaging 82-1067-7. And that was sharing the ball with a workhorse like AJ Brown. Smitty should be a star this season. We know he can get the job done on deep balls. It should be fun to see Smith handle the role of featured receiver. He did that in college and won the Heisman Trophy. He can be a star.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7469162/2026/07/27/eagles-nfl-training-camp-2026-roster-defense-breakdown/\">One thought on each Eagles defensive player ahead of training camp – The Athletic</a> Jalen Carter, DT: A simmering story entering training camp is Carter’s contract status. Are the Eagles ready to make Carter one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL? The talent and the upside warrant it. Carter can be the Defensive Player of the Year, but the Eagles would need to pay accordingly.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/49355399/philadelphia-eagles-betting-outlook-2026\">Betting on the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026: Upside remains after slow finish to 2025 – ESPN</a> 2026 outlook: Upside is still there for Super Bowl LIX winners. We don’t know exactly what we’ll see on offense in Philadelphia, with Mannion in at offensive coordinator after serving as the quarterbacks coach for the Packers in 2025, A.J. Brown gone and Hurts and Saquon Barkley coming off down years. But those unknowns are why the Eagles can present betting opportunities — good or bad. Largely, I’m backing Philadelphia across the board. The roster is still loaded — CB Riq Woolen and LB Jonathan Greenard were great acquisitions this offseason — so the upside is absolutely there for the Eagles to eclipse posted numbers at the books.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/15-eagles-veterans-on-roster-bubble-as-2026-training-camp-nears/743400/\">15 Eagles veterans on roster bubble as 2026 training camp nears – NBCSP</a> WR Darius Cooper: Last training camp, Cooper was one of the great stories. The UDFA from Tarleton State impressed all summer to earn a roster spot. Despite a shoulder injury, Cooper still played in 13 games and had 9 catches for 92 yards. But the WR room is a bit crowded this year and Cooper is fighting for a spot.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/year-6-for-nick-sirianni-visiting-where-it-all-began-for-eagles-coach-01kyaza7crbf\">Year 6 For Nick Sirianni: Visiting Where It All Began For Eagles Coach – SI</a> Eagles jerseys in town may be in short supply, but Nick’s parents are always repping their son’s team. “There’s almost never a time when I see Fran and Amy Sirianni that they’re not wearing Eagles gear,” said Salisbury. “…To have somebody local do what Nick is doing, an NFL coach, and not only doing that but winning a Super Bowl is amazing, and I know that, and I know that working here at the school where Nick was a student and an athlete, we couldn’t be prouder of him. …We look forward to hopefully him winning some more Super Bowls. He is doing a great job in Philly.” Winning more Super Bowls might mean beating the region’s beloved Bills at some point. It nearly happened in 2024, the season the Eagles won it all. The Eagles upheld their end of the deal, beating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC title game. In the AFC title game, held in Buffalo, the Bills fell 32-29 to the Chiefs; otherwise, it would’ve been Eagles-Bills. Leading up to that championship Sunday, Salisbury had a conversation with his wife, Michelle, because there was a chance both teams could win that day and play in Super Bowl 59. “My wife is a big Bills fan, and I remember saying to her, ‘You understand if this happens, I’m rooting for Nick, and I’m rooting for Philly,’” Salisbury recalled. “She said, ‘No way, you can’t do that.’ It was a no-brainer for me.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analysis/96941/skepticism-about-lebron-james-sixers-out-of-hand-joel-embiid-jaylen-brown\">The skepticism about LeBron James and the Sixers is out of hand – Liberty Ballers</a> Those naysaying the impact that LeBron James will have on the Sixers are coming off as concern trolls.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131815/mack-hollins-fierce-competition-wide-receiver-room\">Mack Hollins embracing fierce competition in Patriots’ wide receiver room – Pats Pulpit</a> The competition is especially fierce inside his wide receiver room this year. A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs were added to the top of the depth chart, while Hollins joins Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III in competing for snaps behind them. For Hollins, the talent around him is simply more motivation.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210928/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-tyler-guyton\">Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: OT Tyler Guyton – Blogging The Boys</a> Will any Cowboys player be under the microscope more than Tyler Guyton in this year’s training camp? The former first-round pick is entering Year 3 with lingering questions about his long-term viability, and even talk of his starting job being up for grabs.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/426340/commanders-part-ways-tight-ends-coach-after-dui-arrest\">Commanders part ways with TEs coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest – Hogs Haven</a> The Washington Commanders are set to open training camp this week, but they will be doing it without new tight ends coach Ben Steele. The team announced Monday morning that it was parting ways with Steele, and wouldn’t comment further on the situation. Per Virginia court records, Steele was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated on June 7, and he faces an additional charges for refusing the field blood/breath test, obstruction/resisting arrest without force and changing course without a signal.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165540/things-i-think-on-the-eve-of-training-camp-john-harbaugh-malik-nabers-west-virginia\">5 ‘things I think’ on the eve of NY Giants training camp – Big Blue View</a> The John Harbaugh “This is the New York Giants” speech to his team on their first day together has drawn criticism. I think that criticism is stupid and misguided. The Giants are one of the league’s iconic original franchises. They have won eight championships — four Super Bowls and four titles in the pre-Super Bowl era. Harbaugh was reminding players of what the franchise has been, of the legacy they should embrace and strive to emulate. He wasn’t simply blowing rah-rah smoke. Players and assistant coaches have all lauded Harbaugh’s daily messages to the team. To take one small snippet, without hearing the rest of Harbaugh’s message, and twist it into something “cringey” or to be made fun of is nonsense.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/formula-one/1123106/f1-feed-sbnation\">How to join the F1 conversation on the new SB Nation F1 Feed – SB Nation</a> If you are reading this, chances are you are a Formula 1 fan. And if my years of covering the sport have taught me anything, it is this: F1 fans have opinions. Lots of them. If that sounds like you, then you are in luck. As part of several new features we are rolling out here at SB Nation, we have created a new F1 Feed, a home for F1 fans to congregate and chat about the sport we love. Interested in how to get started? Let’s dive in, answering some questions that you might have before you start posting.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\n\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785166796;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. 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When it comes to the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition, it has all the makings of being “TNT”, both in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4817:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 07: Shedeur Sanders #12 and Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate a 7-yard touchdown pass by Sanders during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nFor those of us of a certain age, “TNT knows drama” was a well-known saying. It often got used in pop culture sayings, at least for a short amount of time, when people were being dramatic. \n\nWhen it comes to <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128305/cleveland-browns-how-qb-training-camp-battle-will-play-out-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\">the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition</a>, it has all the makings of being “TNT”, both in terms of being capable of being explosive but also capable of a lot of drama. Let’s look at the variables:\n\n\nMost important position on the football field\n\n\n\nA big name, hugely popular QB in Shedeur Sanders\n\n\n\nA controversial, used-to-be-good QB trying to make an unlikely comeback in Deshaun Watson\n\n\n\nA team with a long history of struggles at the position\n\n\n\nA head coach unfraid to speak his mind\n\n\n\nA team with low expectations and no other national-level storylines\n\n\nThat is a crockpot ready for drama and, potentially, very volatile drama. We got our first glimpse of that possibility when Browns WR Jerry Jeudy was live on social media when he was asked who should be Cleveland’s starting quarterback. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49457862/browns-jerry-jeudy-disputes-video-appearing-show-qb-pick\">As noted on ESPN’s lead story</a>, as of Monday morning’s headlines, the clip seems to indicate the receiver wants Watson, but the video looks altered:\n\n\nIn <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2081397060884930796?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the TikTok video</a>, Jeudy flashes four fingers on a livestream, which has been taken by many as a reference to Deshaun Watson, who wears the No. 4. However, the video appears to have been edited as there is a skip in the clip between when Jeudy shows his fingers and when the question is shown.\n\n\n\n“Yall cut the clip perfectly for that narrative,” <a href=\"https://x.com/jerryjeudy/status/2081415396368761210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeudy posted to X</a> on Sunday.\n\n\nThe clip in question:\n\n\nSomeone asked Jerry Jeudy on Tik Tok who he wants the Browns starting QB to be 👀👀👀👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/dLHykNWv3o\">pic.twitter.com/dLHykNWv3o</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2081397060884930796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nAnyone watching can clearly see a skip in the video around the four-second mark. Jeudy was unhappy, to say the least:\n\n\nI don’t speak on decisions that aren’t mine to make. I support my teammates/Brothers, I do my job, and control what I can control. Let’s stop creating narrative that aren’t there for likes and clicks. I bet this won’t go viral because it’s too positive/real for y’all 💯.— Jerry Jeudy⁴ (@jerryjeudy) <a href=\"https://x.com/jerryjeudy/status/2081462361802572248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nGiven all the combustible variables noted above, the “drama” surrounding the Jeudy video could be a preview of what is to come during Browns training camp. We’ve all gotten used to the QB tracker; this year we might get some version of a body language tracker as well. \n\nOnce upon a time, TNT knew drama. 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Still, there is another second-year Saint that some may be overlooking: Kellen Moore. Moore is entering his second season as a head coach in the NFL and is already being praised despite coaching […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3451:\"\n\n\n \n NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe focus around the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season often revolves around the exciting development of second-year quarterback Tyler Shough. Still, there is another second-year Saint that some may be overlooking: Kellen Moore. \n\nMoore is entering his second season as a head coach in the NFL and is already being praised despite coaching the black and gold to a 6-11 record in 2025. The team’s strong 5-4 finish is enough to keep the fans excited and the media interested, but 2026 will be a career-defining year for the young head coach.\n\nThe Super Bowl-winning playcaller has his choice of quarterback as the starter, and the roster is starting to take shape as the vision he sold to the front office when he got the job. From adding an explosive running back in free agency with Travis Etienne to putting a superstar talent at wide receiver with a top-10 pick in the draft next to Chris Olave, Moore is building an offense of his dreams. \n\nBut with excitement comes pressure. The Saints are now expected to perform the best they have in years, and anything short of it will bring up plenty of questions on Moore’s ability to coach and the Saints’ future altogether. If Shough looks poor, he’ll be a 27-year-old struggling second-year quarterback with not much room to grow. Criticism will be on the team’s “all in” approach on offense, citing the multiple big deals the team made in free agency with the idea that Shough is the guy. \n\nAnd despite being an offensive coach, if the team were to perform poorly on defense, Moore won’t be fully excused for the struggles. Moore took an offensive-heavy approach in his second offseason with the team, adding less talent than what left in free agency. Sure, they added some strong names such as Kaden Ellis, but New Orleans’ main focus was surrounding their young quarterback with talent. \n\nWhile a strong-performing offense would likely keep Moore off the hot seat, his approach to building the roster wouldn’t be free from the rough New Orleans criticism if the defense can’t play at a high-level, a level we saw them play at in 2025. \n\nDespite all the pressure, a strong season by Moore and the Saints would be monumental for both sides. The Saints have been a bottom-half team in the NFL since Brees’ departure, and fans are getting restless. Moore and Shough have brought back the spark that had slowly drifted away during that span. \n\nFootball is everything to New Orleans. The gumbo tastes better, and crime is down when the Saints are good. While they rightfully aren’t projected to be Super Bowl contenders in 2026, Moore has the chance to make the black and gold competitive again and has the opportunity to win the NFC South. 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Brown has had some knee issues in the past, which were reportedly a factor in the Rams electing to pass on trading for the wideout. Brown and the Patriots\' brass have dismissed those concerns over the last couple of months, with head coach Mike Vrabel again expressing that sentiment during his Monday press conference. \"I think a lot of things get fabricated, and <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/DougKyed/status/2081736349934146028?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">people tell stories</a>,” Vrabel said, via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. “We\'re very confident in where he\'s at physically. He\'s done every single thing. Will he do every single thing? Nope. … But I think he\'s gotten off to a really good start, both mentally and physically, and acclimating himself to his team.”Brown, 29, appeared in 13 games for Philadelphia in 2024 before playing 15 games in 2025. 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While all three players are eligible to come off the PUP list at any time, it’s still a disheartening development for Joseph, who has been […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3580:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Kerby Joseph #31 of the Detroit Lions reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Sunday, the Detroit Lions dropped the disappointing news that Kerby Joseph—along with Brian Branch and tight end Tyler Conklin—would start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. While all three players are eligible to come off the PUP list at any time, it’s still a disheartening development for Joseph, who has been dealing with an unspecified chronic knee injury for almost a full year now. \n\nOn Saturday, Joseph appeared to give a positive update, asking his followers on Twitter “How much yall wanna bet im not on [PUP].” Less than 24 hours later, he was officially put on PUP.\n\nJoseph playfully reacted to the news Sunday night, joking on social media that “Yall should’ve bet me.” But after facing considerable backlash on Twitter, he responded to a ton of fans—posting over 50 tweets from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. 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Earlier this offseason, Campbell admitted he didn’t have a clear vision on Joseph’s availability for the 2026 season. \n\n“I honestly do not know. I know this, we’ve done everything we can do and he’s done everything he can do to this point,” Campbell said in June. “And we are trying to be as smart as we can and not push this until we absolutely have to because once we’ve done that, then we’ll know one way or another and it’s not worth it right now. \n\n“We’re just slowly building, continuing the strength in there. He’s getting treatment. He’s done some of these different things at different places to try to help. So, I feel good about that. I feel good about that we’ve done everything we can and so has he. And so, we won’t know. 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His Lions teams were always near the top of the league rankings in running the ball, so it’s no surprise […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4301:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images \n\nChicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson gets the offensive genius and offensive innovator label dropped on him from time to time, and yes, he is those things, but he’s also an old-school smash-mouth football guy. His Lions teams were always near the top of the league rankings in running the ball, so it’s no surprise he improved that aspect of the Bears in year one. \n\nIn year two, the Bears lost running backs coach Eric Bieniemy to the Chiefs, but they hired Eric Studesville, who is not only a well-respected teacher of the position but also had just spent the previous four years working for Mike McDaniel in Miami. McDaniel’s running game was one of the most innovative in the NFL, and Ben Johnson is ready to add some new wrinkles to his run game. \n\n“He’s [Studesville] got a wealth of experience from a number of different places,” Johnson <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/chicago-bears-news/bears-ben-johnson-plans-to-add-new-wrinkles-to-run-game-eric-studesville-mike-mcdaniel/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/chicago-bears-news/bears-ben-johnson-plans-to-add-new-wrinkles-to-run-game-eric-studesville-mike-mcdaniel/\">said</a> about his assistant coach in June. “I can’t wait to dive into his cutups that he’s got for Miami. They did some unique things, particularly in the run game, over the last few years.”\n\nRoster Locks\n\nThe Bears had a better scheme, a revamped offensive line, and a commitment to multiple tight end sets in 2025, and all of that helped D’Andre Swift’s average yards per carry increase by over a yard from 2024. Swift also matured as a runner, taking what the defense gave him and lowering his shoulder when he had to. Swift, who turned 27 earlier this year, still plays with quickness and speed, and I expect another outstanding season from him.\n\nKyle Monangai was a nice complement to Swift last year, but his second season should bring a bigger impact. \n\n“There are a lot of things I can improve on for sure,” Monangai <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-2025-position-review-running-back-dandre-swift-kyle-monangai\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-2025-position-review-running-back-dandre-swift-kyle-monangai\">said via</a> the team site after the season. “I was just coming into this thing, just trying to gain the trust of the organization, gain the trust of my teammates, make them feel like they made the right decision in bringing me here, and then trying to help us win games at the end of the day.”\n\nWhile I believe Swift will remain the starter, I wouldn’t be surprised if their snap counts were closer to split in 2026.\n\nA Good Bet To Make It\n\nI think it’s wide open behind Swift and Monangai.\n\nRoster Bubble/Practice Squad\n\nWith Travis Homer gone, Roschon Johnson will try to become the Bears’ top special teams running back, but injuries have hit him each of his first three seasons. \n\nBrittain Brown spent most of last year on the Bears’ practice squad, but in his one game, he had more rushing yards (37) than Homer and Johnson had combined the entire year (15).\n\nSalvon Ahmed spent 2020 to 2023 in Miami with Studesville, but the last two years he was on the Broncos, then the Colts’ practice squad. <a href=\"https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/player/0/\" class=\"\"></a>Rookie UDFA Coleman Bennett was a physical runner at Kennesaw State, but that might not translate to the NFL due to his size (5’11”, 185).\n\nThe Bears might have their eye on the waiver wire on cut-down day. \n\nBesides the top two tailbacks, who do you think make the team?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785164400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7002;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10235;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Roschon Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1978;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7353c1e8470ccec843f44fc19cf7a06f\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"RB2 is Jaydon Blue’s to take in Cowboys training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210763/rb2-jaydon-blues-training-camp-roster-battle\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"Year one was quite disappointing for Jaydon Blue. 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After reports surfaced during training camp that Blue has some maturity and professionalism concerns, later comments from head coach Brian Schottenheimer seemed to confirm some of those reports.\n\nHeading into year two, the RB2 job is up for the taking and Blue will be in a heavyweight fight for the job with Malik Davis, who impressed in limited work in 2025, and Phil Mafah, who the Cowboys seem to be very high on, also heading into year two.\n\nIn his rookie campaign, Blue put up 129 rushing yards, one touchdown, and one fumble in five games played. He did most of his damage in Week 18 when he rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown against the New York Giants. Blue saw action in four consecutive weeks in weeks five through eight, but a fumble in Dallas’ 44-24 loss to the Denver Broncos seemingly put him back in the doghouse until Week 18.\n\nBlue came out of Texas known for his big-play and pass catching ability. While there were certainly signs of that during training camp, in preseason, and in Week 18, the amount of game breaking plays we saw from Blue in the regular season were few and far between.\n\nSchottenheimer has spoken highly of Blue’s growth heading into year two.\n\n\nCowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer on Jaydon Blue: “He\'s going to be a huge part of what we want to do, but he\'s gotta continue to do his part, which he\'s doing great right now. Night and day from where he was last year…\" <a href=\"https://t.co/r4HCikL5Py\">pic.twitter.com/r4HCikL5Py</a>— 105.3 The FAN (@1053thefan) <a href=\"https://x.com/1053thefan/status/2064441033866322304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2026</a>\n\n\nTraining camp will be a massive box for Blue to check. With a need for a true RB2 and the comments earlier in the offseason from Schottenheimer, the job is there for the taking. 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In our newest episode, we discuss our favorite bargain players you can draft late and shouldn\'t cost more than a few dollars. The three players I looked at each had a 30-day AAV of $2 or less based on seven auction mock drafts across both 1QB and Superflex formats. Kyle Monangai The Bears were tied with the Giants for 2nd as the heaviest run team in 2025, only the Bills ran more. What all three teams have in common is they have QBs who run, although Caleb was only 8th in QB rush attempts last year, about 4.5 per game. The Bears have the 10th highest implied point total per game, so plenty of scoring opportunities should be available. Monangai averaged just over 8 PPR pts/g over the course of the season, but in the seven games he got at least 10 rushing attempts, he averaged almost 80 rushing yards, and 13.5 PPR pts/g. He\'s been decent when he\'s given opportunities. We\'ll see if the Bears favor a more balanced offense this coming year in light of the emergence of Burden and Loveland, but being able to draft a player like Monangai, who was as involved as he was, for so cheap, seems like a good investment late in your auction draft. Chig Okonkwo In 2024, which was Jayden Daniels\' rookie season, Zach Ertz finished as the TE7 in PPR. In the seven games Daniels played last season, Ertz averaged over 12.5 fpts/g. Okonkwo averaged just 4.5 targets per game last season. One additional target per game would put him on the doorstep of the top 10 in that category. He was 13th in total TE targets last year, so I don\'t think it would take very much to push him into that low TE 1 territory. He really doesn\'t need a lot to make a significant impact for fantasy and even if the Commanders sign Diggs, I think Okonkwo is a really good spot to pay off at his cost. If the Commanders don\'t sign another WR, then I think it\'s wheels up for Okonkwo. Jayden Higgins Higgins got much more involved during the Texans\' second half last season. From week 8 on, he averaged 9.2 fpts/g. Certainly not eye popping numbers, but for a guy on a team that passed the 7th most in 2025, his fantasy production wasn\'t terrible, either. Higgins is going into his second year in the NFL, and I think if you\'re looking for a player that could make a big second season jump, he definitely qualifies. Though Nico Collins remained pretty healthy last season, only missing one game, he does have a bit of an injury history, recently missing 5 games in 2024. Higgins seems like a player you can easily draft late for a dollar or two and safely plug into your flex spot and expect 9 or 10 PPR points. And if Collins were to miss any time, he instantly becomes a solid WR2. Other players we discussed: Tyrone Tracy Jonathon Brooks \\The current values are pulled directly from real-user completed mocks, making this the most accurate source available. They serve as the foundation for my annual AAV dataset.* The site updates after every mock and can be accessed here: AAV. If you would like to join a mock draft, please DM. We are always looking for committed auction drafters! submitted by /u/Always__Auctions [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3562:\"Hey, everyone! In our newest episode, we discuss our favorite bargain players you can draft late and shouldn\'t cost more than a few dollars. The three players I looked at each had a 30-day AAV of $2 or less based on seven auction mock drafts across both 1QB and Superflex formats. Kyle Monangai The Bears were tied with the Giants for 2nd as the heaviest run team in 2025, only the Bills ran more. What all three teams have in common is they have QBs who run, although Caleb was only 8th in QB rush attempts last year, about 4.5 per game. The Bears have the 10th highest implied point total per game, so plenty of scoring opportunities should be available. Monangai averaged just over 8 PPR pts/g over the course of the season, but in the seven games he got at least 10 rushing attempts, he averaged almost 80 rushing yards, and 13.5 PPR pts/g. He\'s been decent when he\'s given opportunities. We\'ll see if the Bears favor a more balanced offense this coming year in light of the emergence of Burden and Loveland, but being able to draft a player like Monangai, who was as involved as he was, for so cheap, seems like a good investment late in your auction draft. Chig Okonkwo In 2024, which was Jayden Daniels\' rookie season, Zach Ertz finished as the TE7 in PPR. In the seven games Daniels played last season, Ertz averaged over 12.5 fpts/g. Okonkwo averaged just 4.5 targets per game last season. One additional target per game would put him on the doorstep of the top 10 in that category. He was 13th in total TE targets last year, so I don\'t think it would take very much to push him into that low TE 1 territory. He really doesn\'t need a lot to make a significant impact for fantasy and even if the Commanders sign Diggs, I think Okonkwo is a really good spot to pay off at his cost. If the Commanders don\'t sign another WR, then I think it\'s wheels up for Okonkwo. Jayden Higgins Higgins got much more involved during the Texans\' second half last season. From week 8 on, he averaged 9.2 fpts/g. Certainly not eye popping numbers, but for a guy on a team that passed the 7th most in 2025, his fantasy production wasn\'t terrible, either. Higgins is going into his second year in the NFL, and I think if you\'re looking for a player that could make a big second season jump, he definitely qualifies. Though Nico Collins remained pretty healthy last season, only missing one game, he does have a bit of an injury history, recently missing 5 games in 2024. Higgins seems like a player you can easily draft late for a dollar or two and safely plug into your flex spot and expect 9 or 10 PPR points. 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His hype continues to build after he finally signed his rookie contract and is in the building for training camp. Mendoza isn’t expected to play right away, with the coaching staff not wanting to rush him onto the field. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2541:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 09: (L) Kirk Cousins #8 and Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders warmup during mandatory minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza number one overall to become the potential franchise quarterback. His hype continues to build after he finally signed his rookie contract and is in the building for training camp. \n\nMendoza isn’t expected to play right away, with the coaching staff not wanting to rush him onto the field. 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His arm strength is incredible. Mahomes’ ability to change his arm angle is arguably the best the NFL has ever seen. He can adjust his throw to hit any throwing window. Mahomes’ feel for space and coverage is some of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8127:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 14: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter of the NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere are many qualities that make <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> quarterback Patrick Mahomes a special player. His arm strength is incredible. Mahomes’ ability to change his arm angle is arguably the best the NFL has ever seen. He can adjust his throw to hit any throwing window. Mahomes’ feel for space and coverage is some of the best ever.\n\nHowever, the first thing I think about in Mahomes’ game is all the plays outside the pocket or scrambling over his career. Mahomes has the arm strength and flexibility to make a throw from any platform, even while sprinting. He forces defenses to cover every blade of grass behind the line of scrimmage, since Mahomes is a threat to throw from any position.\n\nHe also has the speed to create explosive runs with his legs. Mahomes’ feel in the pocket for small openings has bailed the Chiefs out many times. Mahomes has made countless crucial first downs with his rushing ability.\n\nAs the Chiefs’ offensive infrastructure and talent have decreased in recent years, Mahomes’s ability to scramble to create throwing or rushing windows has become even more important. The Chiefs’ wide receivers have needed more time to get open downfield against man coverage, and Mahomes gives them that with his scrambles.\n\nArguably, the Chiefs best answer on third down in recent years has been Mahomes scrambles. His ability to get just enough for a first down has kept the offense buoyant. \n\nWhile this has been a major weapon for the Chiefs, this need for Mahomes to create so much with his legs caught up to him. The floor fell out for the Chiefs’ offense last season. The team couldn’t run the ball at all, and the wide receivers struggled to do anything downfield. The offense was cramped and could not string together drives often.\n\n\n“There was so much pressure on Mahomes to carry things. … The Kansas City Chiefs must find a way to make life easier for [Patrick Mahomes].”<a href=\"https://x.com/tthasselbeck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@tthasselbeck</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/minakimes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@minakimes</a> on how the Chiefs should handle Mahomes\' return from injury 🏈 <a href=\"https://t.co/I2jaGDTKEu\">pic.twitter.com/I2jaGDTKEu</a>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNNFL/status/2080755339293552994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn an attempt to overcome this, Mahomes had to scramble more often. By the end of the season, despite Mahomes’s best heroics, he wasn’t able to lift the offense with his playmaking.\n\nTo make matters worse, Mahomes tore his ACL against the <a href=\"https://boltsfromtheblue.com\">Los Angeles Chargers</a> during the fourth quarter of Week 15. Not only was that the final conclusion of a rough season, but it affects this coming season too.\n\nMahomes has proven over the years to be able to come back from an injury quicker than others, and he’s doing that again. Despite only tearing his ACL seven months ago, Mahomes has been a full participant in training camp.\n\nIt’s remarkable that Mahomes is going to even be able to play that shortly after his injury. Just having Mahomes back, even if he’s limited, is a major boost to the offense. However, Mahomes is going to have to alter his playing style to account for his injury, mainly running less.\n\nMahomes <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/205883/patrick-mahomes-plans-everything-before-chiefs-offense\">acknowledged this in a recent press conference about running less this season</a>.\n\nIf anyone could come back in that short amount of time and still be able to run, it is Mahomes. However, the most likely outcome is that Mahomes is going to need to scramble less after the injury.\n\nThat will materially change the offense. What could that look like?\n\n\nPatrick Mahomes (knee) on changes to his play this season: \"I think I ran a little bit too much last season… If all else fails, I\'ll just hand it off to K9 and let him go to work.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/dLlhbMqdc2\">pic.twitter.com/dLlhbMqdc2</a>— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/UnderdogNFL/status/2080750772757655975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs Mahomes mentioned, having running back Kenneth Walker as a nearby weapon should help with that. Walker gives the Chiefs a credible run threat that defenses have to account for. He’s also potentially their best avenue to creating explosive plays, particularly if Mahomes is limited in his running. \n\nA byproduct of running the ball more might be going under center. Going under center can help the run game by unlocking easier angles to block and allowing extra blockers into the play. \n\nAnother benefit of going under center is that the Chiefs can keep Mahomes in the pocket while giving him more protection. There can be extra bodies dedicated to protection.\n\nHaving the threat of a run will make those play actions look easier, and it also helps the receivers in this offense. Using condensed formations from under center can get the receivers free releases and more space to run into. Mahomes can also manipulate zone defenders from his eyes. It would be an easy transition for Mahomes to be more of a play-action quarterback.\n\nStill, the question is about third-and-long situations. The Chiefs can’t mitigate the primary receiver issues on these snaps, as defenses aren’t going to fear the run. Teams will play man coverage without strong proof that Kansas City’s receivers strike fear in one-on-one situations.\n\nMahomes has long helped this issue with his legs. If that’s off the table, how will the Chiefs be able to compensate for that?\n\nThe offense will need receivers to step up in these situations to help Mahomes out. I’m skeptical.\n\nThe Chiefs will likely struggle to move the chains on third-and-long if Mahomes has to stay within the pocket, but having a stronger run game can mitigate how many of those situations you’re put in. \n\nAnother thing the Chiefs could do is throw short of the sticks on third down and be more aggressive on fourth down. If a third-and-8 can become a fourth-and-short, the play calling can rely on short-pass concepts that help the receivers. \n\nThe hope is that the Chiefs are able to adapt the offense to more under-center formations early in the season as Mahomes gets comfortable. The best-case scenario is that as the season goes on, Mahomes becomes more capable and willing to scramble and run. If the offense can spend the early part of the season developing the run game, that is a formula that could be dangerous by the playoffs, when Mahomes is potentially hitting a physical stride\n\nBut until Mahomes is fully comfortable with scrambling again, the Chiefs are going to need to adapt the offense, or the team could really struggle to move the ball. It’s on the staff to adapt the scheme to account for this.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785160800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1984;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"04673b2b92deb8415cd23368118c87f1\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"What can the Seahawks ‘D’ for a Super Bowl encore?\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170920/nfl-opinion-what-can-seattle-seahawks-do-super-bowl-encore\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"History used to be kinder to dynasties. Steelers, Niners, Ming. You know, the big three. Now it kneecaps them, with notable exceptions. It’s widely known that Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and John Elway are the only quarterbacks to lead their team to Super Bowl repeats in the salary cap era. Of course, you’ll rightly tell […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14699:\"\n\n\n \n Leonard Williams of the Seattle Seahawks holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on February 11, 2026. (Photo by Jason Redmond / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images \n\nHistory used to be kinder to dynasties. Steelers, Niners, Ming. You know, the big three. Now it kneecaps them, with notable exceptions. It’s widely known that Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and John Elway are the only quarterbacks to lead their team to Super Bowl repeats in the salary cap era.\n\nOf course, you’ll rightly tell me Brady and Mahomes are no Sam Darnold. And Rob Gronkowski or Travis Kelce aren’t even in the same discussion as AJ Barner. Silly to talk about those old men when it’s a young man’s league. Plus, Seattle is armed with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning Defensive AND Offensive Player of the Year, a cleated malevolent sprite who breaks ankles for breakfast and swallows souls for Sunday dinner.\n\nAh, but to frame the Seattle Seahawks’ repeat chances through their offensive playmakers is both unjust and inaccurate. While Mahomes gets the endorsements, Brady gets to play owner in Vegas and Darnold is throwing <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/post/yZWJN4hUMz5v\">out first pitches at ball games</a>, the truth remains, defense wins championships, same as always.\n\nSame. As. Always. Which is better news for the Dark Side anyway.\n\nSo in honor of the type of defense the 2025 Seahawks played, four D-related reasons they can repeat are listed below; in honor of how the National Football League actually works, three D-related reasons they cannot repeat will follow. Quick apology which is fake: I’m calling them Dreasons. \n\nDreason 1: Defense wins Lombardis\n\nLongtime fans will easily recall the 2000 Ravens, the 2002 Buccaneers, the 2013 Seahawks, the 2015 Broncos, and other examples from decades of defensive determinism. However, the Brady and Mahomes examples are also arguments for defense. The Patriots won consecutive titles before Tom was in anyone’s top QB tier because defensive guru Bill Belichick assembled a unit that led the league in scoring defense for 2003 and came in second a year later. The Chiefs’ last title came because defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo developed enough Shanahan counter-moves and spooked Brock Purdy in crunch time. Man, that guy would’ve made such a great Seattle DC when we desperately needed one.\n\nMinus a raw milk asteroid hitting the V-Mac midseason, the Seahawks defense will again stake a claim to be the league’s best.\n\nErnest Jones, Julian Love, Leonard Williams, and Devon Witherspoon shepherded by Mike Macdonald in his third year — those are the dudes I want leading the charge for a repeat that would put Seattle in anyone’s discussion of the NFL’s most storied franchises. I want them angry that people are picking the Rams, and keeping their teammates sharp.\n\nDeMarcus Lawrence, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy, Jarran Reed and Uchenna Nwosu along the defensive line all at once? Sorry to say, your offensive play is probably wrecked.\n\nNick Emmanwori being everything everywhere all at once, teleporting from the defensive backfield to the line of scrimmage because he can, sauntering from sideline to sideline, salivating with malice? God have mercy.\n\nGrowing role players like Josh Jobe, Drake Thomas and Ty Okada coming into their own, now with valuable experience and a taste for winning? You can try and pick on them out of necessity, but they are not weak links. \n\nY’all, if we’re throwing the Seahawks another parade in February, it’ll be because of those 14 men, their capable understudies, and their head coach, about whom no amount of superlatives will do. Which brings up —\n\nDreason 2: Depth\n\nWhile it may sometimes feel to opponents like Seattle has 14 defenders on the field at once, I checked, and the rulebook says 11 at most, and no touching the receivers, ever. Still, you get my drift — while other squads struggle to fill the 53-man with 53 men who can actually hold their own on the field, the Seahawks have more starting-level players than starting spots. And that’s not even counting the incoming rookie class, which figures to hold one or more immediate pleasant surprises (Bud Clark, Julian Neal, please pick up an action green courtesy phone). \n\nI’m not the spirit of John Clayton, RIP. I can’t recite the entire roster of all 32 teams, plus practice squads. So apply the traditional grain of salt to this assertion — Seattle has the deepest team in all of football.\n\nThe depth argument even extends to a place we haven’t taken it recently: the offensive line. Yes, the offensive line, yes of the Seahawks, you’re thinking of the same Seahawks as me, don’t close the tab yet. Did you know? Seattle returns all five starters from the unit that allowed the fifth-fewest sacks. Did you know? \n\nIf I had a quarter for every time an ex-lineman came on the local radio or TV broadcast to say that continuity is everything to a line, I’d be happily stuck in the 80s arcade all day. So much Galaga. Don’t look now, but the Hawks have cohesion, competency, experience, talent. As a result, they also suddenly have (drum roll) legitimate depth. They don’t have to start guys like Bryce Cabeldue and Josh Jones in a pinch, but could. Backup center Olu Oluwatimi has 13 starts, just in case. No need to plug in youngsters Beau Stephens and Mason Richman right away; they can learn behind the scenes first.\n\nThat’s a real OL, people. I would not be surprised to hear this offensive line praised for securing multiple wins in 2026. \n\nDreason 3: Duration of windows\n\nWe can laugh at the 2022 Rams all we want for missing the playoffs with a 5-12 record one year after hoisting the trophy. No, really, we can. There is no laughing police on Field Gulls until you drop an lol in the chat. \n\nBut usually, teams defending their title don’t crater immediately. This is how the 59 winners before our Seahawks fared a season later:\n\n\nMissed playoffs: 17 times\n\n\n\nLost in Wild Card round: 6 times\n\n\n\nLost in Divisional Round: 13 times\n\n\n\nLost Conference Championship game: 7 times\n\n\n\nLost Super Bowl: 7 times. (Yeah, we know.)\n\n\n\nWon Super Bowl: 9 times. Which is a lot, but again, only three times under the cap rules.\n\n\nNFL teams are more likely to win multiple playoff games coming off a title than they are to miss the playoffs. If you reorganize the results into three roughly equal groups it’s more apparent:\n\n\nMissed playoffs entirely: 17 times\n\n\n\nEliminated before conference championship game: 19 times\n\n\n\nGot to conference championship game or Super Bowl: 23 times\n\n\nWith one of the youngest rosters in the NFL and a 38-year old head coach who already wears a ring, the window is wide open for 2026, according to history, which is more predictive than your neighborhood football blogger.\n\nDreason 4: DNA\n\nFor a solid quarter century now, the Seahawks are a franchise that doesn’t suffer mediocrity. They don’t let it get in the water, they don’t let it get in their veins, they don’t let it get in their heads. Because once it makes a home in your facility, your uniform, your brand, the stench of repeated losing is exceedingly hard to wash off. Jacson Bevens mentioned this all the time and I can’t get it out of my mind, nor refute it, even if I wanted to. \n\nLosing isn’t in Seattle’s football DNA. They win the division more than any of their rivals. They fired a coach after one season and took a big swing to bring in the man who’d soon start filling the trophy case. They’ve finished last once in the NFC West. Wanna know how they responded the next three seasons? 1. Back to playoffs, 2. Ten wins with new coach, 3. Super Bowl title. Cowabunga. \n\nImagine the Jets, Browns, Cardinals, Lions (it’s true), Bears, Commanders, Dolphins, Jaguars, Titans or Raiders trying to emulate that paragraph. I’ll save you the time: they haven’t and they can’t. An occasional conference title game appearance is their ceiling, as demonstrated by… them. \n\nNeed more proof? I gotchu. Nobody from the 2005 Seahawks remained on the 2014 team that reached its own Super Bowl, and nobody from then remained on the 2025 Super Bowl championship team. The personnel churns yet the winning continues apace. Something is pretty dang right with the Seattle Seahawks, fundamentally.\n\nThe Seahawks have had exactly the right franchise DNA under Allen ownership. The most important job Vinod Khosla’s team at the top has is to preserve an existing culture of victory. Because once you’ve lost your winning pattern, it is actual living sports hell trying to recapture it.\n\nThat was fun. I’ll try to make these next three quick.\n\nDrawback 1: Difficulty increases\n\nLossess can outweigh gains. What if Kenneth Walker, Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant’s replacements are all duds? What if the rookie class is more 2013-2014 than 2022-2023?\n\nWhat if injuries mount — think the substation Niners — and by January, gamedays are staffed with dudes off the street? We’ve seen it happen here and elsewhere.\n\nThe 2025 Seahawks didn’t have a target on their back and they possessed a certain element of surprise. You think any defense will let Zach Charbonnet pick up a loose ball after the play, ever again? Is E-man catching any OC off guard from this point on? Will Leo and Tank get younger instead of older? Is JSN gonna win OPOY every season? The answers are all the same, and all sobering. It’s f—king hard to win a single, solitary Super Bowl, once. Since the advent of the cap, it’s impossible to repeat without a convincing GOAT candidate under center. No hyperbole needed: It’s been literally impossible.\n\nSo much, maybe even too much, has to go right.\n\nDrawback 2: Darnold has no GOAT particles\n\nSam Darnold is not the caliber of player who guides his team to a repeat, and he never will be. Say, remember the Jimmy Garoppolo overthrow, the Matt Ryan third down sack in field goal range, XLIX, Colin Kaepernick with first and goal at the 5, Cam Newton’s fumble fiasco, or the mere concept of Rex Grossman? One mistake can kill a dream. And second-tier quarterbacks make more of those. Hence their place in the second tier. \n\nTo be sure, the Seattle QB showed himself to be up for big moments in the Thursday night Rams shootout and the NFCCG. He was a main reason they prevailed. Let’s give Sam all his flowers. He was elite those evenings. I’d like to see them again, if we’re being honest, those were enjoyable occasions. \n\nBut there’s a reason the game plan for LX was to let the defense win that game; there’s a reason Walker won MVP; there’s a reason Darnold was available as a free agent before the season. You’d have to break a lot of precedent to repeat with Sam under center. \n\nDrawback 3: Division hurdles\n\nEntering Week 17 of the now-happily concluded season, three NFC West teams had a realistic chance to win the 1 seed. On the final weekend, still two did. They all ended up winning at least one postseason contest. Such a crowded division is not conducive to long-term success by way of earning home field advantage. And every time the Seahawks have reached the Super Bowl, it’s been as a top seed. What’s the opposite of a coincidence, Ken?\n\nAnd now, entering Week 1 of the perhaps-happily concluding season to come, the same three NFC West teams have a top 5 active head coach. You couldn’t talk me into anyone besides Andy Reid outside the division, and the only other name that intrigues me is Mike Tomlin.\n\nSince we’re doing pronouncements today, there has never — I mean this with my entire gut — been a harder division to coach in since realignment. I dare you to find one.\n\n\n\nCan the Seahawks repeat? Of course. They almost did that one time, largely on the back of their defense, who intercepted Aaron Rodgers and Brady twice apiece along the way, setting the stage for a less than fortuitous pick. Perhaps you’ve seen the footage.\n\nTo play the expectations game wayyy too soon, what encore is enough? History suggests Seattle will be back in the postseason — we saw that 42 of 59 previous teams did that much. I don’t think a wild card exit would satisfy anyone, and the franchise made at least the divisional both chances it had to defend a crown. (Again with the good franchise DNA.)\n\nMy cop-out answer is simple enough: the Macdonald Seahawks will deliver an encore, in the form of winning another Lombardi, in the next 10 years. His Harbaugh-ian mentors are stuck on one despite having teams good enough to hoist the trophy on at least six other occasions. It takes time, it takes bites at the apple. Even Brady went ten years between rings.\n\nSo will the Seahawks repeat? Probably not. There are 30 other teams standing in their way, plus the Arizona Cardinals chasing whatever side quest has them occupied this season. Injury luck is the ficklest witch (just ask the crosstown Mariners!) and Sean McVay exists. The sheer audacity.\n\nBut they sure could. 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And unless your team happens to employ Patrick Mahomes, out of the gate, the Hawks have the best starting position a fan could ever hope for. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785160800;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:37:\"Seattle Seahawks Analysis and Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:1985;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1b75ee06f082a8030432811b76a62041\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Fred Warner: I know Kyle Shanahan\'s itching to be back, and there\'s no rush\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/fred-warner-i-know-kyle-shanahans-itching-to-be-back-and-theres-no-rush\";s:11:\"description\";s:177:\"While some in the 49ers organization did not know about head coach Kyle Shanahan\'s accident until the team\'s announcement over the weekend, others had been informed a while ago.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2695:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_accidentmeans_260727\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"299533\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_accidentmeans_260727\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_accidentmeans_260727\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"San Francisco 49ers\",\"title\": \"What Shanahan’s car accident means for the 49ers\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/what-kyle-shanahans-car-accident-means-for-the-san-francisco-49ers\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T12:09:56Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n While some in the 49ers organization did not know about head coach Kyle Shanahan\'s accident until the team\'s announcement over the weekend, others had been informed a while ago. Linebacker Fred Warner was one such individual, which he talked about during his Sunday press conference. \"Mandy, Kyle\'s wife, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201727-players-shanahan-observing-training-practice/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">let me and my wife know about the incident</a>,\" Warner said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. \"And of course, my first reaction was just trying to make sure everybody was good, everybody was OK.\"I mean, it\'s scary. Any type of car accident, you just never know what the severity of it is, but luckily everybody seems to be on the up-and-up and doing well. So, just super blessed in that way.\"Warner added that Shanahan’s presence at Sunday’s practice didn’t surprise him.\"I know he can\'t stay away,\" Warner said. \"I know he\'s given up his duties for a little bit, but that guy\'s obsessed with ball, so of course he\'s going to be around.\"I know Kyle\'s just itching to be back, and there\'s no rush,\" Warner added. \"This thing just keeps rolling, business as usual. It was unfortunate, but he\'s good, everybody\'s good.\"\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785160333;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5041;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Fred Warner\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1986;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"942e9756ac91bfd7440fb0bf0cff7f04\";s:5:\"title\";s:87:\"Myles Garrett\'s first Rams training camp practice \"definitely lived up to\" expectations\";s:4:\"link\";s:146:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/myles-garretts-first-rams-training-camp-practice-definitely-lived-up-to-expectations\";s:11:\"description\";s:205:\"The Rams weren\'t in full pads for Sunday\'s training camp practice, but they had their full squad on the field and that gave them a sense of how things will look with Myles Garrett at defensive end in 2026.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2755:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mcvaysurprise_270726\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"167834\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mcvaysurprise_270726\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_mcvaysurprise_270726\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Los Angeles Rams\",\"title\": \"McVay surprised by 49ers fans while on vacation\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/rams-head-coach-sean-mcvay-surprised-by-49ers-fans-while-on-vacation\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T12:25:30Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Rams weren\'t in full pads for Sunday\'s training camp practice, but they had their full squad on the field and that gave them a sense of how things will look with Myles Garrett at defensive end in 2026. Defensive coordinator Chris Shula said that the sight \"definitely lived up to\" the expectations that were created by the trade that brought Garrett to Los Angeles last month. Garrett only did limited work before the end of the offseason program and his first team work since joining the Rams got a strong review from cornerback Trent McDuffie as well. “When he’s out there, you can <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://apnews.com/article/rams-trent-mcduffie-myles-garrett-fd31ae5a1db4d3ad03f060161b5bebf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">just feel his aura</a>,” McDuffie said, via Greg Beachem of the Associated Press. “[It’s just] this aura that this guy has. I mean, he’s gigantic. He’s a monster. But I’m just excited to get him out here and get him loose and get him going, because I know he has a little chip on his shoulder, and I know he’s excited about being here, so I think that just fires everybody else up.”The Rams\' vision for Garrett includes a lot more than impressive outings on the practice field, but it is a necessary first step toward getting to the places they want to go with the reigning defensive player of the year on their side. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785158417;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:1987;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dcc62e3a228ddab4f6378663d58dc235\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"L.A. Rams News: Ty Simpson signed rookie deal\";s:4:\"link\";s:86:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144490/la-rams-news-ty-simpson-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"It became official over this past weekend that Ty Simpson signed his rookie deal with the Los Angeles Rams. It took some time, but once fellow rookie QB Fernando Mendoza signed his deal this last week, it was clear that Simpson would be signing his deal in time, and that time came right before the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5877:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Ty Simpson #15 of the Los Angeles Rams throws during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt became official over this past weekend that Ty Simpson signed his rookie deal with the Los Angeles Rams. It took some time, but once fellow rookie QB Fernando Mendoza signed his deal this last week, it was clear that Simpson would be signing his deal in time, and that time came right before the Rams started up their training camp.\n\nNow, Rams’ fans can sit back and hope their team stays healthy as they practice and prepare for the upcoming season. Will Simpson get any playing time during the preseason? If not, then Simpson may not see any game action this year, unless L.A.’s starting quarterback(s) go down. \n\nIt’s July going on August. The NFL season is gaining steam, but we’re still a little off from real game action. But NFL action is coming. Oh, it’s coming. \n\nIt’s Monday. I hope you had a great weekend. Please comment on whatever you want and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/rams-first-round-pick-qb-ty-simpson-reportedly-agree-to-4-year-rookie-contract-181749468.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/rams-first-round-pick-qb-ty-simpson-reportedly-agree-to-4-year-rookie-contract-181749468.html\">Rams, first-round pick QB Ty Simpson reportedly agree to 4-year rookie contract</a> (sports.yahoo.com)\n\n“ One day before training camp begins, the <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/la-rams/\">Los Angeles Rams</a> reached an agreement with first-round draft pick <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/403406/\">Ty Simpson</a>.\n\nThe quarterback will sign a four-year rookie contract worth $25.4 million, <a href=\"https://x.com/rapsheet/status/2081079483730157832\">according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport</a>. Selected <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/rams-take-qb-ty-simpson-with-13th-pick-with-an-eye-on-life-after-matthew-stafford-012720401.html\">No. 13 overall</a> in the <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/draft/\">2026 NFL Draft</a> Simpson will receive a $14.94 million signing bonus.\n\nSimpson was the last of the 32 first-round picks to agree to terms, days after <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/raiders-draft-qb-fernando-mendoza-with-first-overall-pick-in-hopes-of-turning-around-their-fortunes-001302427.html\">No. 1 overall selection Fernando Mendoza</a> reached agreement on <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2080335356541411717\">a four-year, $57.4 million deal</a> with the <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/las-vegas/\">Las Vegas Raiders</a> on Thursday.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/ty-simpson-rams-training-camp-first-practice\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/ty-simpson-rams-training-camp-first-practice\">What We Learned From Ty Simpson’s First Practice at Rams Training Camp</a> (si.com)\n\n“However, with Stafford not taking reps, the battle for the backup quarterback job took center stage and the Rams got a close look at rookie Ty Simpson. On Sunday, <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-from-day-1-of-2026-rams-training-camp-stetson-bennett-myles-garrett-jaylen-watson-kam-kinchens-cam-lampkin\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stu Jackson of TheRams.com reported</a> that it was Bennett stepping up to lead the first-team offense while Simpson slid into the backup role. \n\n“I’m encouraged,” said offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. “I appreciate the way that he works as much as anything. And I think anytime you’ve got that mindset, you’re going to continue to grow each time that you’re out there. 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Ever since arriving from Shepard University in 2023, he’s been nothing but business, support, and hard work. To this point in his career, Bagent has earned everything that has come his way, most notably the two-year $10 million deal he signed in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5669:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Tyson Bagent #17 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEntering his 4th season with the Bears, Tyson Bagent remains a steadfast presence. Ever since arriving from Shepard University in 2023, he’s been nothing but business, support, and hard work. \n\nTo this point in his career, Bagent has earned everything that has come his way, most notably the two-year $10 million deal he signed in 2025. \n\nStill, with Caleb Williams being positioned as the long-term starter in Chicago, you can’t help but imagine that Bagent’s time with the Bears has an eventual expiration date. In fact, with the current trend of former backups earning starting jobs (and big contracts) you have to imagine Bagent’s competitive spirit will lead him elsewhere sooner rather than later.\n\nWhich leads me to my question….\n\nWill Tyson Bagent be the Bears QB2 for the entirety of the 2026 season?\n\nThe implication of this question is not about if Bagent is supplanted by Keenum or another QB as the primary backup for the Bears, but whether another team goes shopping for QB help midseason. \n\nThere are two primary scenarios where Bagent could plausibly be traded mid-season. \n\n\nA starting QB gets injured, and Bagent is brought in to keep the ship afloat. \n\n\n\nA team moves on from their starter and view Bagent as a potential long term option. \n\n\nA midseason trade for a backup quarterback more often leans towards the first scenario, but there are some teams that may want a jump on bringing Bagent into their building before the season is over. \n\nBut first, let’s look at Bagent’s career so far. \n\n\nBagent is the all-time passing leader in NCAA Division II history, posting 13,658 yards on a 69% completion percentage, and 123 TDs to 38 INTs. \n\n\n\nIn the NFL he has started 4 games, going 2-2. \n\nHe has passed for 917 yards on 66.4% completion, with 3 TDs to 6 INTs. \n\n\n\nAll 6 of those INTs happened in his rookie year when filling in for the injured Justin Fields\n\n\n\n\n\nHowever, his best performance was in the 2025 preseason where he threw for 401 yards, 5 TDs, and 1 INT in three starts. This is where the chatter around his potential grew. \n\n\nBeyond his statistics, Bagent is a known gym rat whose <a href=\"https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/behind-mind-boggling-birthday-workouts-chicago-bears-qb-tyson-bagent-does-friends\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/behind-mind-boggling-birthday-workouts-chicago-bears-qb-tyson-bagent-does-friends\">non-traditional conditioning techniques</a> have captivated fans.\n\nSo, is he a good candidate to be traded? Considering he is one of the few backups that are still ascending, I think there is a very good chance he gets traded in 2026. Let’s look at some places that make sense.\n\nPlayoff Teams With Fragile QBs and Imperfect Backups\n\nThis first category is for teams that need to compete, have an established (and injury prone) QB1, but a poor QB2 option. \n\n\nDenver Broncos\n\nBo Nix is recovering from a bad injury in the playoffs, while the Broncos are absolutely gearing for a deep playoff run. To this point in his career, Jared Stidham has underwhelmed. He has also been in the league long enough for us to know who he is. \n\n\n\n\n\nLos Angeles Chargers\n\nJustin Herbert doesn’t have a long injury history, but he has missed enough time to make you worried. He has fractured his left hand/wrist three times and injured his throwing shoulder three times. When you look at the now journeyman Trey Lance behind him, you wonder if a better backup is needed. \n\n\n\n\n\nTampa Bay Buccaneers\n\nWhile Baker Mayfield is known to be a tough guy willing to play through injuries, a report noted he played with a litany of ailments in 2025 including MCL and PCL injuries. Pair this with a below average backup in Jake Browning, and it’s very possible Bagent could be viewed as an option in Tampa. \n\n\n\n\nTeams Looking to Improve QB1\n\n\nArizona Cardinals\n\nWhile the Cardinals appear to be preparing themselves for a #1 overall pick, it’s possible that a talented core of Jeremiyah Love, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Trey McBride keep them from being at the top. In that scenario, it may be worth taking on a flyer with Bagent midseason to give them time to evaluate ahead of the draft. \n\n\n\n\n\nNew York Jets\n\nThe Jets have found their way back to Geno Smith, who looks like he might be near the end of an interesting career. While a player like Cade Klubnik is interesting, they may not want to throw him into the first if Smith proves to be done. Bringing in a vet, that still possesses a ceiling like Bagent could be a savvy move for the Jets. \n\n\n\n\nBagent has been a great teammate and backup for the Bears so far in his career, and I firmly believe a bigger opportunity exists right around the corner for him. I suspect the Bears will get enough calls this year to trade Bagent for a nice draft package. \n\nNow it’s your turn! Do you think Tyson Bagent will remain QB2 for the entire 2026 season? 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If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Houston Texans who are +1,800 odds. Article TL;DR: The Texans made a deal with the Detroit Lions to acquire David Montgomery, solving the question marks at running back. Nico Collins signed a 2-year $60M extension to remain in Houston through 2027. The big winner from both of these offseason moves is CJ Stroud. Stroud has become underrated this offseason after rising into the top of the QB ranks after his rookie season. In the draft the Texans selected TE Marlin Klein with the 59th overall pick. 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If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Houston Texans who are +1,800 odds. Article TL;DR: The Texans made a deal with the Detroit Lions to acquire David Montgomery, solving the question marks at running back. Nico Collins signed a 2-year $60M extension to remain in Houston through 2027. The big winner from both of these offseason moves is CJ Stroud. Stroud has become underrated this offseason after rising into the top of the QB ranks after his rookie season. In the draft the Texans selected TE Marlin Klein with the 59th overall pick. 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Brown\'s arrival in New England has led to a lot of discussion about how quarterback Drake Maye will adjust to playing with a new No. 1 wide receiver, but it\'s not the only adjustment that Maye will be making as the team prepares for the 2026 season. The Patriots traded Garrett Bradbury to the Bears this offseason and that means 2025 third-round pick Jared Wilson will move over from guard for his second season. That process will include getting comfortable with Maye as well as getting comfortable making blocking calls on the line, which are both things that Maye believes will go more smoothly because Wilson had the chance to watch Bradbury do the job last year. \"I think Garrett, you get to know a center for a year, and you get to know his little things, how he likes things, if he\'s going left and I\'m going right, how it works, little under center things and how he understands mic points,\" Maye said, via a transcript from the team. \"But Jared, he\'s smart. He\'s real smart. 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And the best way to get even more value out of an RB1 is to ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:11471:\"The fantasy football landscape is constantly changing, but one thing has remained fairly constant over the years: There’s nothing more valuable than a true RB1. And the best way to get even more value out of an RB1 is to have snagged them for a bargain price on draft day. You read the headline, so you see where this is going. Here are four running backs being drafted as RB3s in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-rb.php\">Half-PPR ADP</a> that have legit RB1 upside.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football RB3s With RB1 Potential\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)</a> | ADP: RB25\nTuten is the obvious answer to this question, and not just because he’s the first player to be eligible with an ADP just one slot outside the top 24 backs. The second-year back checks literally every box that sharp fantasy managers look for in upside RBs.\nAthleticism is an easy place to start, as Tuten ran a blazing 4.32 40-yard dash at last year’s NFL Combine. And, unlike some other speed demons, he’s not doomed to be a change-of-pace back. He weighed a respectable 206 lbs at that same combine, and his 47% success rate ranked seventh among 64 RBs with at least 50 carries last season (per SumerSports). That’s enough that it’s plausible for Tuten to be a genuine workhorse.\nWe didn’t necessarily see it in his rookie season metrics, but Tuten’s prospect profile also provides reason to believe that he can be a difference-maker in terms of breakaway runs. He also has the pedigree to be solidly involved in the passing game, especially compared to Chris “six career receptions” Rodriguez.\nSpeaking of Rodriguez, we can check the box of Jacksonville’s backfield having very beatable competition. The former Commander was solid last season. Assuming he recovers fine from his <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49011003/jaguars-rb-chris-rodriguez-foot-expected-training-camp\">recent foot surgery</a>, he might even be the favorite to lead the Jaguars in carries. But we’re talking upside scenarios here. If Tuten hits his talent ceiling, the career practice squad guy will very quickly become a non-factor. Outside of Rodriguez, Tuten’s fellow second-year back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lequint-allen-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LeQuint Allen Jr.</a> will be involved on passing downs, but he’s more of a blocking specialist than a threat to steal significant touches. \nTo wrap things up, we can put one final big check mark in the “offensive environment” box. The Jaguars ranked sixth in the NFL in points per game last season, and they might be even better in year two under Liam Coen. Put it all together, and no one should be surprised if we get to the end of the season and the former fourth-round pick is a genuinely elite fantasy option.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)</a> | ADP: RB26\nThis one is extremely simple. Price was just selected in the first round by the reigning Super Bowl champions, who have an extremely run-heavy offense. Right now, his biggest competition for touches is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-holani.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Holani</a>, a 2024 UDFA with less than 100 career rushing yards. If that doesn’t scream RB1 upside, I don’t know what does.\nOf course, there’s a reason Price has an RB3 ADP. Things get less clear for him as we zoom into the details. Most analysts agree he wasn’t a first-round-worthy prospect in a vacuum. Since he spent his entire college career behind an elite talent in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a>, we’ve never seen him carry a full workload. And <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a>‘s eventual return looms, meaning Price could actually trend downward late in the season. But none of that changes the upside scenario, which is Price simply winning leagues for fantasy managers at this ADP.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)</a> | ADP: RB28\nLike Price, Harvey looks great from a bird’s-eye view. A second-round pick in last year’s draft, he racked up 12 total TDs as a rookie. He also displayed the dual-threat ability that is key to fantasy upside, ranking eighth among RBs with 58 total targets.\nAgain, it’s once we zoom in that things get concerning. Although he played well in the receiving game, Harvey was inefficient on the ground. He also spent the majority of the season as a clear backup to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a>, whom the Broncos brought back this offseason. The median outcome is that Harvey remains in a part-time role this season, leading to inconsistent fantasy results.\nOn the other hand, Dobbins has yet to post a full, healthy season since entering the league in 2020. Even if the veteran remains healthy, we can’t ignore the chance that Harvey simply improves and earns an expanded workload in his second year in the league. Once we factor in potentially the league’s best O-line and Sean Payton’s track record of scheming up running back fantasy production, Harvey’s ceiling is undeniable. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a> | ADP: RB38\nThe rest of the picks in this article have been extremely chalky, including three of the four highest drafted eligible players. To make up for that, let’s slide down to a player who technically isn’t even an RB3 because he’s being drafted too low (at least for now). Brooks’ ADP is rising, but he is currently just the RB38. \nIt’s hard to blame managers for not rushing to draft Brooks. Despite being drafted two full years ago, he has just nine career NFL carries. Brooks didn’t debut until Week 11 of his rookie season thanks to a torn ACL suffered in his final year at Texas; he tore that same ACL again just two weeks later. The latter injury caused him to miss not just the end of 2024 but also the entire 2025 season.\nHowever, Brooks is now healthy and <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-coach-dave-canales-rb-jonathon-brooks-looks-like-the-guy-that-i-remember\">making noise in Carolina’s training camp</a>. And, although he hasn’t gotten a chance to show it yet in the NFL, the 23-year-old has talent. After all, he was selected 46th overall in the loaded 2024 draft class, despite being injured at the time. It’s not an absurd stretch to think he might have been a first-rounder if he was healthy on draft night.\nMeanwhile, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a>, the Panthers’ current RB1, lost his job to journeyman <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> for a few weeks last season. It’s a huge if, but if Brooks can stay healthy and make good on his potential, he should be able to take over this backfield. 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Find him on<a href=\"https://x.com/TChmyz\"> Twitter</a> and<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/tchmyz.bsky.social\"> Bluesky</a> @Tchmyz for more fantasy content or to ask questions.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785150634;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:12:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:8:\"Sleepers\";i:6;s:14:\"Bhayshul Tuten\";i:7;s:16:\"Fantasy Football\";i:8;s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";i:9;s:15:\"jonathon brooks\";i:10;s:9:\"RJ Harvey\";i:11;s:13:\"Running Backs\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13286;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11583;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12489;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"RJ Harvey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12490;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bhayshul Tuten\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2000;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"608bf62dca6679e6227ff480fb1e8962\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"Fantasy Football Never Again Team (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:75:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-never-again-team-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:247:\"We’re getting into the thick of fantasy football draft prep, so we’re going to name my Never Again Team. These are frustrating players who I’m not going to draft, at least for this season. I’ll go through each position as ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9745:\"We’re getting into the thick of fantasy football draft prep, so we’re going to name my Never Again Team. These are frustrating players who I’m not going to draft, at least for this season.\nI’ll go through each position as if it were a starting lineup for your fantasy teams. Without further ado, let’s dive into my Never Again Team for the 2026 NFL season.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Never Again Team\nI wouldn’t go as far as to say I’d never draft these players again, but they’d have to fall significantly past <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) to be considered.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)</a> | ADP: 90 (QB7)\nJaxson Dart showed a lot of potential as a rookie. He’s a dual-threat quarterback who plays a fantasy-friendly game. But my issue here is that he plays so recklessly. Dart is one of the biggest injury risks you can find at the quarterback position.\nThere’s nothing worse than when your quarterback leaves a game early, essentially losing your matchup. It’s hard to recover from an absolute dud at that position. Add in the fact that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> is recovering from a significant knee injury, and you can see why Dart is a pass.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a> | ADP: 6 (RB3)\nChristian McCaffrey is coming off a monster season for the 49ers. But he is entering his age-30 season with a lengthy injury history, fresh off a year with 400+ touches.\nTaking McCaffrey at ADP feels like a recipe for disaster. I don’t think you’re getting a full season out of him this time around. Simply put, the opportunity cost is too high. It’s hard to trust a veteran running back off such a crazy workload.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)</a> | ADP: 71 (RB27)\nJaylen Warren is a good player, but the Steelers brought in Mike McCarthy and signed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a>. Remember that Dowdle was the Cowboys’ running back when McCarthy was head coach.\nIt’s clear McCarthy brought in someone he trusts. Despite that, Dowdle is being drafted after Warren, which feels like a mistake. You can wait a few picks and take Dowdle if investing in the Steelers’ backfield.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (WR – KC)</a> | ADP: 27 (WR11)\nRashee Rice continues to have run-ins with the law, even spending some time in jail during the offseason. He’s also coming off offseason knee surgery. Last season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-worthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Worthy</a> played through a torn labrum, which impacted his play. This forced the Chiefs to rely on Rice a bit more. That won’t be the case with a healthy Worthy.\nWe’re not saying that Rice isn’t the Chiefs’ No. 1 WR, but with his off-field issues and more target competition in an offense that will run more with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a>, I’m out.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams (WR – DET)</a> | ADP: 51 (WR25)\nJameson Williams is one of the most volatile wideouts in fantasy. Think back to the beginning of last season, when he gave you dud after dud, making you consider benching him, only to watch him go off in the one time you didn’t start him.\nDo you really want that headache? Especially with Drew Petzing as the new offensive coordinator. The former Cardinals’ play-caller couldn’t figure out how to properly use <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore (WR – BUF)</a> | ADP: 56 (WR26)\nDJ Moore is a declining wideout who has been bumped up in value because he’s <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>‘s new No. 1 WR. But Moore has always been overrated in fantasy, with only one finish inside the top 28 in points per game in the last five seasons.\nJoining the Bills means being part of an offense that likes to run the ball and spread it around in the passing game. This feels like Amari Cooper 2.0.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)</a> | ADP: 81 (TE8)\nSam LaPorta has dealt with injuries in the last two seasons, to the point where I don’t want to target him this season. His rookie year breakout feels like ages ago. Yes, Drew Petzing likes to involve his tight ends, but it’s better to pay up for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a>. If I wait on tight end, I’m riding with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a>. 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Where teams really differentiate throughout the season is by discovering hidden gems late in drafts or ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12225:\"While it’s important to get the beginning of a fantasy football draft right, nobody wins their league based on their first- or second-round pick. Where teams really differentiate throughout the season is by discovering hidden gems late in drafts or through the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-central.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waiver wire</a>.\nIs it just as important to nail the later rounds? While you don’t have to nail every pick after round 10 in fantasy football drafts, your roster will be immediately set up for success if you can hit on a couple of late-round wide receivers who far outproduce their <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP).\nThis piece will look at five wide receivers who are going late in drafts and should be able to help teams beginning right away in Week 1.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nLate-Round Fantasy Football Wide Receivers\nPer FantasyPros’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consensus ADP</a> at the time of writing, all of the receivers below are currently being drafted outside of the top 100 players overall in half-PPR leagues.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC)</a> | ADP: 112\nQuentin Johnston finally began to look somewhat like the first-round talent the Chargers drafted all the way back in 2023.\nIn 2025, he caught 51 passes for 735 yards and eight touchdowns on 84 targets in just 10 starts, finishing as a top-45 fantasy receiver despite operating behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> in the passing hierarchy.\nJohnston’s eight receiving touchdowns led the team, and his increased red-zone usage demonstrated <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-herbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Herbert</a>‘s trust in him near the goal line.\nWhile McConkey and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a> remain the Chargers’ top two options in the offense, Johnston is an outstanding value outside of the top 100 picks because his role provides weekly touchdown upside.\nLos Angeles should continue to lean on Herbert’s arm in scoring situations, the offensive line is now healthy and Johnston’s combination of size and vertical speed makes him a big target in the end zone. Players capable of producing 700+ yards and eight touchdowns are rarely available this late in drafts.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs (WR – IND)</a> | ADP: 120\nJosh Downs is one of the best late-round values because he consistently earns targets when he can get on the field, even though other players like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> get more headlines.\nIn 2024, Downs caught 72 receptions for 803 yards and five touchdowns on 107 targets, leading Indianapolis in catches while averaging over seven targets per game when healthy. Even after his production dipped in 2025 to 58 catches for 566 yards, the Colts have indicated they plan to expand his role following <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a>‘s departure.\nThe biggest reason to target Downs is increased opportunity. Indianapolis has discussed using him more frequently outside instead of limiting him to the slot, so he could be looking at a career-high snap share and target total.\nDowns has already shown he can handle a bigger workload. If he returns closer to his 2024 production while benefiting from an expanded role, he’s more than capable of outperforming an ADP outside of the top 115.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/flex.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashid-shaheed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashid Shaheed (WR – SEA)</a> | ADP: 141\nRashid Shaheed remains one of the league’s most dangerous deep threats, and he showed that in a partial season with Seattle in 2025. Throughout his career, he has consistently ranked near the top of the position in yards per reception and average depth of target (aDOT), while also adding value after the catch. Shaheed’s elite speed forces defenses to track him on every snap, giving him big-play potential every week.\nEven though he is thought of as a deep threat, Shaheed has shown improvement as a complete receiver capable of earning intermediate targets as well. If he continues seeing increased volume while maintaining his trademark efficiency, he could easily finish several tiers above his current draft position.\nShaheed might have some boom-bust weeks throughout 2026, but for a receiver you can get in the 14th round, you can’t ask for much more in terms of potential.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Higgins (WR – HOU)</a> | ADP: 153\nEven in an up-and-down offensive year for Houston, Jayden Higgins put together one of the better rookie seasons, catching 41 passes for 525 yards and six touchdowns despite playing fewer than 60% of Houston’s offensive snaps.\nHiggins’ six receiving touchdowns tied <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> for the team lead. Among rookie receivers, Higgins ranked fourth in receiving yards and tied for second in touchdowns, making the most of his limited opportunities.\nThe path to a second-year breakout will be defined by opportunity and the play of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud</a>. Higgins is expected to take on a larger role opposite Collins after his playing time steadily increased throughout his rookie season.\nAt 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Higgins gives the Texans a physical outside receiver who has already proven he can convert scoring opportunities. Higgins has an excellent chance to dramatically outperform an ADP outside of the top 100 if this offense takes a step forward with a competent run game.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker (WR – CAR)</a> | ADP: 156\nAfter going undrafted in 2024, Jalen Coker burst out as one of the NFL’s biggest undrafted success stories in 2025. He recorded 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns in just three starts (11 games), averaging 11.9 yards per catch while producing an impressive 9.2 yards per target.\nCoker’s efficiency was important on a Panthers offense that struggled but did improve over the second half of the season. He consistently earned more playing time over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/xavier-legette.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Legette</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jimmy-horn-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jimmy Horn</a> as the year progressed.\nThe appeal with Coker is the opportunity for an increase in volume as a full-time starter. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bryce-young.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryce Young</a> finished the season playing some of the best football of his career, and Carolina enters 2026 looking to expand its passing attack after the late-season offensive surge and scoring 31 points against the Rams in the playoffs.\nCoker has already demonstrated he can earn targets and produce efficiently when given opportunities, making him one of the more 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Coker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2002;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"de9eb69b0577da42b4ca8910ac87422b\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"5 Running Back Busts to Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/5-running-back-busts-to-avoid-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:262:\"As we approach preseason, it’s a good time to think about which running backs we’re fading in fantasy football. These are players with expensive price tags that make it tough to invest, especially when you consider their risk profile. I’m ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10567:\"As we approach preseason, it’s a good time to think about which running backs we’re fading in fantasy football. These are players with expensive price tags that make it tough to invest, especially when you consider their risk profile. I’m going to dive into five running backs to avoid for 2026.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Running Backs to Avoid\nEach of these running backs would have to fall significantly past their <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) to be considered.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)</a> | ADP: 13 (RB7)\nDe’Von Achane is one of the most talented running backs in the NFL. But I disagree with the popular term “always bet on talent” when it comes to fantasy football. Achane has had a major downgrade in team context.\nFor one, Mike McDaniel is no longer calling plays. He has his faults, but one thing you have to give credit to McDaniel is that he is a great play-caller, especially in the running game. McDaniel has been replaced by Bobby Slowik, who was underwhelming in his tenure with the Texans.\nOn top of that, the Dolphins have the worst receiving corps in the NFL, including <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-tolbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Tolbert</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Washington</a> as their top two targets. It’s going to be tough to move the ball when there’s not much of a threat on the perimeter.\nNew quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis</a> loves to take off and run, which can also hurt Achane’s receiving volume. He’s gone from a statuesque pocket quarterback who loves to check it down in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa</a> to Willis, so that’s a major downgrade. Put it all together, and you have a full fade at Achane’s second-round ADP.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)</a> | ADP: 44 (RB19)\nThe appeal of Cam Skattebo is understandable. He was a workhorse in his rookie season, who made an impact both on the ground and through the air while working as a major threat in the red zone.\nBut Skattebo is a back who has a reckless playing style, which makes me concerned that he’s going to be one of those players who is always dealing with a lingering injury.\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> also recovering from a torn ACL and Matt Nagy calling plays, I’m skeptical about this Giants offense. The first year of the John Harbaugh era is going to be a major flop.\nSkattebo is an injury-prone running back on a bad team, and a player to avoid in 2026 fantasy football drafts.\nWant to draft like a pro? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Kit</a> features detailed positional primers, premium cheat sheets, and league-specific strategy to help you crush your redraft league.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)</a> | ADP: 65 (RB26)\nJadarian Price is another running back to fade. While everyone loves rookie running backs with first-round draft capital, here’s the thing: He’s not your usual first-round running back.\nThe Seahawks reached on Price because they wanted to replace <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> and didn’t have other pressing needs. It’s unlikely he would have gone in the first round if another team was picking 32nd.\nOn top of that, this is likely to be a committee with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-holani.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Holani</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emanuel-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emanuel Wilson</a>. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a> will start the year on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but he’ll eventually be back. That creates a crowded backfield not worth investing in.\nThe issue here is also that I prefer several running backs who go later than Price, including <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard (RB – TEN)</a> | ADP: 67 (RB28)\nTony Pollard is a veteran running back with a track record. He had a strong finish to his 2025 season. But now 29 years old, I’m looking elsewhere. If I want to take a shot on the Titans’ backfield, I’d rather wait a few rounds and draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyjae-spears.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyjae Spears</a>.\nThere’s just not enough appeal to pay up for a veteran running back on a rebuilding offense, even one that’s improving due to their offseason upgrades. I’m usually taking my quarterback or another wide receiver at his ADP.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR)</a> | ADP: 79 (RB29)\nChuba Hubbard has had some nice moments during his time with the Panthers, but we saw him briefly lose the starting role to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> last season. I’m betting that something similar happens with Jonathon Brooks.\nBrooks is a more explosive back who is now finally healthy. He’s one of my favorite targets in fantasy football this season. Hubbard is more of a plodder. 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Whether you play redraft or dynasty, the same rules apply. Every reception adds points, and the value of those points depends on your fantasy football ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10140:\"Drafting in a PPR format requires a completely different mindset than drafting in standard scoring. Whether you play redraft or dynasty, the same rules apply. Every reception adds points, and the value of those points depends on your fantasy football league settings.\nSome leagues are half-PPR, others are full PPR. Then the are leagues that use custom scoring, adding bonuses for first downs or big plays. Leagues with TE-Premium scoring are also especially popular, often adding an extra point per reception for tight ends. These scoring variations matter, and they should directly influence how you build your roster.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football PPR Draft Strategy\nHow PPR Changes Everything About Your Fantasy Football Drafts\nIn standard leagues, touchdowns carry most of the scoring weight. A player can be invisible for three quarters, punch in a one‑yard touchdown and walk away with a respectable fantasy day. PPR formats change that completely.\nReceptions become steady production, and players who earn consistent targets provide reliable scoring every single week. This scoring structure creates clear differences in how players produce. Some thrive on volume and rack up 8-12 targets a game.\nOthers rely heavily on red‑zone usage and become volatile when they do not score. Some turn short throws into chunk gains with yards after the catch. Then there are the rare players who combine all of these traits and become the most valuable pieces in PPR formats.\nThis is especially true at running back. Players such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\">Christian McCaffrey</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\">Bijan Robinson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\">De’Von Achane</a> all cleared 60 receptions last season. They produce in every phase of the game. They handle carries, rack up rushing yards, catch passes, create explosive plays and score touchdowns.\nThese are the types of running backs who dominate PPR formats because they generate points in multiple ways. You want these players over running backs like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\">Jonathan Taylor</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\">James Cook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\">Saquon Barkley</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\">Kenneth Walker III</a>, who rely more heavily on yardage and traditional rushing volume.\nThis position is often misunderstood because managers get caught up in rushing production and overlook how valuable receptions are. In PPR formats, even half‑PPR formats, a running back who catches passes can outscore a pure runner without needing a touchdown. When your league uses full PPR, custom scoring or TE-Premium, the gap becomes even wider.\nUnderstanding how players produce within your scoring system is essential. PPR rewards players who touch the ball often, earn consistent targets and create yardage without relying solely on touchdowns. When you draft with that mindset, your roster becomes far more stable and explosive.\nPrioritizing Receiving Upside Across All Positions\nWhen you load your draft queue in a PPR league, your entire philosophy must shift toward receiving upside. This applies across every skill position, but it radically impacts how we evaluate running backs, wide receivers and tight ends.\nRunning Backs Need Targets\nThe biggest shift in PPR formats happens at running back. Traditional runners who rely on volume alone lose value. A running back who catches passes is worth significantly more than a runner who only handles early‑down work.\nTarget share is the most important metric for running backs in PPR. A running back who catches five or six passes a game is essentially giving you a free touchdown every week before yardage is even factored in.\nUsage and scheme matter. Look for offensive coordinators who design plays that isolate their running backs in space. Angle routes, option routes, screens and quick flats are all high‑percentage throws that turn running backs into PPR machines.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWide Receivers Thrive on Volume\nIn PPR formats, target share is everything for wide receivers. A slot receiver who commands at least a 25% target share is often more valuable than a deep threat who catches three long passes a game. Volume beats volatility.\nLook for receivers who operate in timing‑based offenses such as the West Coast offense, run high‑percentage routes and consistently earn targets. Players who live in the short and intermediate areas of the field thrive in PPR because they accumulate receptions even when they are not producing explosive plays.\nYards after the catch also matter. A receiver who can turn a five‑yard slant into a 20‑yard gain gives you both the reception point and the bonus yardage. These players create scoring opportunities without relying on deep shots or touchdowns.\nTight Ends Benefit From Premium Scoring\nPass‑catching tight ends have even more value in TE-Premium formats. Many leagues add an extra point per reception for tight ends, making route participation crucial. A tight end who catches six passes for 60 yards in a TE‑Premium league can outscore mid‑tier wide receivers.\nLook for tight ends who operate as slot receivers or move around in the offensive scheme. These players earn more targets and offer more consistent weekly production. Blocking tight ends lose value in PPR and TE‑Premium formats because they simply do not run enough routes.\nThe Mindset Shift Fantasy Managers Need in PPR Leagues\nThe final step in PPR drafting is mental. You have to train yourself to value receiving upside over traditional rushing or touchdown upside.\nWhen you are choosing between two players, take the one who earns targets and catches passes. You want players who stay on the field in every situation. A running back with strong receiving usage will outscore a pure runner more often than not, even in half-PPR. In full PPR, the gap becomes even wider.\nFantasy managers get into trouble when they chase yardage and touchdowns instead of receptions. 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What a beautiful sentence to type. No month is more synonymous with fantasy football than August. Hopes, dreams, drafts and hype, it has it all. If you’re ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:20076:\"We’re days away from August, and every NFL team reporting for training camp. What a beautiful sentence to type. No month is more synonymous with fantasy football than August. Hopes, dreams, drafts and hype, it has it all. If you’re drafting from the 1.09 pick, this is the article for you. We’ll cover strategy, targets, fades and more before diving into a <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a> to get you ready to crush your league in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.09\nPlayers to Consider at 1.09 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThese players will likely be available when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\n\nThe top of the draft will start with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> likely as the first three picks off the board. After that, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> usually go next before things open up slightly. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> comes off the board between picks 1.06 and 1.08. In some leagues, you’ll see running back hungry drafters take <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> ahead of their <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP). Generally speaking, though, if you’re drafting at the 1.09 pick, you should have a chance to grab McCaffrey, Taylor, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>.\nPlayers to Target at 1.09 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\nIt’s true that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> is coming off quite a poor year by his standards in the ground game, rushing for 3.9 yards per carry, his lowest mark since 2020 in Carolina. This ranked 48th among running backs with 50+ rush attempts, while also ranking 47th in yards after contact per attempt and 29th in missed tackles forced. \nBut for fantasy purposes, that simply didn’t matter, as McCaffrey saw 129 targets, more than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> had. McCaffrey was the RB1 in points per game, scoring 2.5 points more than the RB2. \nOnce again, the 49ers did very little to persuade us that they don’t believe in McCaffrey’s ability to be a workhorse, instead continuing their habit of talking up a later-round dart throw at the position, who’ll likely struggle to see any involvement. \nMcCaffrey is 30 years old, but like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a>, he seems as committed as anyone to working hard year-round. If he can PPR scam his way to another dominant receiving role, it’s hard not to argue in his favor if you’re OK with some risk.\nIt’s possible McCaffrey might be pushed higher in running back-heavy leagues, but if your league is risk-averse and is available here, you should embrace the risk and enjoy the discount.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> was absolutely dominant for the first half of last season. Had <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> not gotten injured, Taylor most likely could have stayed effective throughout the whole season. \nAccording to teams synced with our FantasyPros tools, the Colts back led all players in playoff advance rate at 66.8%. Simply drafting Taylor gave you a two-in-three chance of making the playoffs. Sadly, though, that wasn’t the whole story. \nTaylor was the fantasy RB4 in points per game, but from Week 12 onwards, he was the RB21, with an explosive run rate of 0.7% (41st). He ranked 36th in yards after contact and scored only three rushing touchdowns. \nTaylor is heading into a contract year, likely his last massive one, after turning 27 this offseason. He’ll be motivated, have his quarterback returning, who might need to lean on the run game more, and once again has virtually no competition for touches. There’s a very real world where Taylor is a top-two back this season. He makes too much sense at this point in the first round.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\nIt was a really disappointing 2025 for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, posting the second-lowest numbers of his career in targets (117), receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,077), with only his rookie season in 2020 worse. He also had a career-low three touchdowns. \nThe newly arrived <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> recorded a 22.1% target share in the red zone compared to Lamb’s 18.6%, which was also behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson</a>, who led the team with 23.1%. Contrast this to 2024, when Lamb had a 27.7% red-zone target share and led the team by 10%. In 2023, it was 28.8% and also led the team by 10%.\nIf you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range. Betting on Lamb’s well-established connection with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> and this team as a whole to bounce back isn’t the worst bet in the world.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\nCondolences if you rostered <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> in 2025. According to our data, Jefferson teams had a 3.54% win rate in 2025. That level of return stings and isn’t something fantasy managers forget in a hurry, but there are reasons for optimism in 2026.\nJefferson is coming off career lows in receiving yards (1,084), receptions (68) and receiving touchdowns (two) in a season he played all games. This wasn’t Jefferson’s fault, however. Among wide receivers with 50+ targets, Jefferson ranked 58th in catchable target rate (71%). \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> stunk, and all indications are that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> is the clear favorite to be the starter in 2026, and possibly beyond. The Vikings had the fourth-fewest pass attempts per game under McCarthy. In 2024, under <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a>, they ranked 17th. Given the lackluster running back room, Jefferson should be fine if his catchable target rate increases and he sees a bump in volume.\nUnlock positional rankings, tiered cheat sheets, perfect draft blueprints, and exclusive player intel with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a> — everything you need to draft with confidence.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.09 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a> & <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride (TE – ARI)</a>\nWhether you prefer <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> doesn’t really matter. Neither should be drafted this high. Last season, McBride averaged 18.6 PPR points per game, and Bowers averaged 15.5 in 2024, the better season of his two years in the NFL.\n Five running backs and five wide receivers averaged more than 18.5 points per game in 2024, and 11 managed the same achievement in 2025. It’s incredibly hard for tight ends to score as highly as the top wide receivers and running backs, and both elite tight ends still have issues to face. \nMcBride caught fire with positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing, and he ran 67 more routes than any tight end in at least 20 years. \nBowers, meanwhile, is onto his third quarterback in three years and will be hoping that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> adjusts quickly to the NFL. There’s no sense in reaching for one of these players unless your league features a TE-Premium scoring setting. Only then can both be in the argument for first-round picks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nIn 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> dominated, scoring 16 touchdowns and rushing for 1,009 yards. That production seemed unsustainable. In 2025, he recorded 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, and gave us even more reason to be confident. \nThe counter to this would be that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> is coming off his lowest passing yardage total since 2019 (3,668), and hasn’t thrown for more than 30 touchdowns in the last three seasons. However, the Bills seem positive their offense will take a step forward this year with the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> under new head coach Joe Brady.\n That remains to be seen. If it does happen, and the team scores more passing touchdowns and moves the ball better, could it come at the expense of Cook’s ceiling?\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.09 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThe back end of the draft board is a good place to double up on running backs, pairing either <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> with the likes of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> in the second round before adding a receiver like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> in the third round. \nIf you choose to side with the wide receivers, loading up with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>, the above running backs are solid second-round options, with the elite tight ends also available and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> occasionally falling to the third round. \nRunning back tends to dry up quicker than usual this year, but only having one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your wide receiver room struggling to catch up. It’s a good year to consider a more balanced approach.\nFantasy Football Mock Draft From the 1.09 Pick\nWe used our <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE fantasy football mock draft simulator</a> to show you an example of a draft from the 1.09 position. 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Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Monday in July. Lucas Hutcherson – Jets 2026 Make or Break: Can Adonai Mitchell live up to his tantalizing potential? Justin Melo – How many sacks will Jets DE Joseph Ossai have in 2026? Geoffrey A Knox – 5 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4242:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 30: Adonai Mitchell #15 of the New York Jets runs onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium on November 30, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation!\n\n\n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Monday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-make-or-break-adonai-mitchell\">Lucas Hutcherson</a> – Jets 2026 Make or Break: Can Adonai Mitchell live up to his tantalizing potential?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/26/how-many-sacks-will-jets-de-joseph-ossai-have-in-2026/91006067007/\">Justin Melo</a> – How many sacks will Jets DE Joseph Ossai have in 2026?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/26/trends-defense-new-york-jets-aaron-glenn-david-bailey-2026-nfl/91000033007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – 5 trends on defense Jets’ Aaron Glenn can build on in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/26/aaron-glenn-rebuilt-defense-not-overnight-david-bailey-nfl/91002393007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Aaron Glenn’s rebuilt defense won’t come together overnight\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-roster-full-90-man-list-entering-camp-who-on-bubble-01kyahjr5n80\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Training Camp Roster: Full 90-Man List Entering Camp (And Who Is on the Bubble)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/analyzing-vj-payne-outlook-jets-before-training-camp-01ky7zshp6qn\">Colby Colwell</a> – Analyzing VJ Payne’s Outlook With Jets Before Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-depth-chart-entering-training-camp-starting-on-bubble-01ky7dst1cyc\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Depth Chart Entering Training Camp: Who’s Starting, Who’s on the Bubble?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/3-jets-clearly-on-hot-seat-entering-training-camp-01kxrh0v4e5c\">Colby Colwell</a> – 3 Jets Clearly on the Hot Seat Entering Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/26/projecting-the-new-york-jets-2026-53-man-roster/\">Glenn Naughton</a> – Projecting the New York Jets 2026 53-man Roster\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/26/the-premium-position-where-jets-could-be-sneaky-good-in-26/\">Glenn Naughton</a> – The Premium Position Where Jets Could be Sneaky Good in ’26\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/darren-mougey-masterclasses-have-jets-sitting-pretty-under-25-talent-ranking-01ky51h54jnp\">Mike Luciano</a> – Darren Mougey’s masterclasses have Jets sitting pretty in under-25 talent ranking\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-fans-should-keep-close-eye-second-year-player-camp-01ky7vnwwgka\">Richard Louis</a> – Jets fans should keep a close eye on this second-year player at camp\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/espn-latest-arch-manning-update-should-have-jets-fans-sick-01kycadz20pv\">Jake Elman</a> – ESPN’s latest Arch Manning update should have Jets fans feeling sick\n\n\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95180/new-york-jets-news-tvondre-sweat-tim-patrick-and-tyler-baron-to-start-training-camp-on-injured-lists\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95180/new-york-jets-news-tvondre-sweat-tim-patrick-and-tyler-baron-to-start-training-camp-on-injured-lists\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785150000;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7678;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Joseph Ossai\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11625;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Adonai Mitchell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2006;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"30475df29b6a4e84884798344ecc896d\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Breaking Down Sonny Styles, Commanders’ high-upside linebacker corps\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/425907/training-camp-film-breakdown-sonny-styles-frankie-luvu-leo-chenal\";s:11:\"description\";s:381:\"Following the massive overhaul general manager Adam Peters has done to Washington’s front seven, the Commanders’ linebacker unit has a chance to be special. The group boasted high football intelligence with Bobby Wagner’s leadership the past two seasons, but lacked athleticism and dynamic playmaking ability. Wagner played 99% of the team’s defensive snaps; he never […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4759:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nFollowing the massive overhaul general manager Adam Peters has done to Washington’s front seven, the Commanders’ linebacker unit has a chance to be special. The group boasted high football intelligence with Bobby Wagner’s leadership the past two seasons, but lacked athleticism and dynamic playmaking ability. Wagner played 99% of the team’s defensive snaps; he never got off the field, and at times, depending on the matchup, he struggled covering or running in space. This unit easily has become Washington’s highest-ceiling position group in 2026, and that potential starts and ends with their athleticism, versatility, and schematic flexibility.\n\nWashington made it a priority to upgrade the second level of its defense this offseason, pairing first-round pick Sonny Styles with the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48167616/source-leo-chenal-agrees-3-year-deal-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free agent addition Leo Chenal</a>. Styles is the most important player in this unit’s ascension. His <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/sonny-styles/32005354-5952-6035-2123-fe49ff747b1d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ability to impact the game in multiple ways</a> makes him one of the most intriguing defensive rookies in the NFL. Whether he’s rushing the passer, dropping into coverage, defending the slot, penetrating the line of scrimmage, or flowing sideline to sideline against the run, Styles has the skill set to stay on the field in virtually every situation. \n\nThe question with Styles, when you discuss this projection, is how quickly he adjusts to the speed of the NFL. If the transition time is quick and effortless, Washington’s defense could unlock a level of flexibility it has not had in years.\n\nChenal, who spent his first four seasons in Kansas City behind an established linebacker corps, now has an opportunity to earn a significant role in Washington and cement himself as something bigger than just a depth piece. His profile undoubtedly complements Styles and gives the Commanders two linebackers capable of wreaking havoc on the first two levels of the defense. \n\nWith Styles and Chenal being expected to play large roles in Daronte Jones’s defense, the biggest unknowns of the position group are the two returning linebackers, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LuvuFr00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frankie Luvu</a> and <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/3124180/jordan-magee/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordan Magee</a>. Stylistically, both are exactly what Jones could use in his defensive scheme. Luvu’s ability to create pressure as a blitzer and disrupt plays as a penetrating linebacker is a weapon that Jones needs. Despite <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/25901/frankie-luvu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entering the final year of his contract</a>, Luvu, if utilized correctly by Jones this year, could reestablish himself as one of the league’s dynamic linebackers as he was in 2024. While on paper things could work out in Luvu’s favor, it will still be interesting to know if Washington would be entertaining calls on the vet LB as they get closer to the regular season.\n\nMagee was Washington’s most explosive linebacker on the team the last two seasons, but the biggest hindrance for him was his ability to stay on the field. In 2024, injuries kept him off the field, and in 2025, while healthy and seeing more defensive snaps, he was overshadowed by Wagner and Luvu. The best news for Magee heading into his third season is that Jones doesn’t owe loyalty to anyone in front of him on the depth chart. The competition is the most important separator moving forward, and his athletic traits make a difference on the field. But Magee’s athletic ability alone won’t keep him on the field. \n\nThere are still questions surrounding the interior defensive line, and that group will ultimately help determine just how dominant the linebackers can become. But if Washington’s front can consistently occupy blockers, this linebacker corps has the speed, range, and versatility to dictate as many matchups as they want. 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Phil Mafah When a running back brings the size and power Mafah does to the table, it’s only natural to find ways to get him on the field and let him […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9635:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 25: Brevyn Spann-Ford #89 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball before the NFL game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2026/07/25/4-young-cowboys-ready-for-expanded-roles-in-2026/91005915007/\">4 young Cowboys ready for expanded roles in 2026- Terence Watson, Cowboys Wire</a>\n\nPay more attention to these names heading into the 2026 season.\n\n\nPhil Mafah\n\n\n\nWhen a running back brings the size and power Mafah does to the table, it’s only natural to find ways to get him on the field and let him wear down opposing defenses. Fans likely would have seen more from the young back last season if not for the shoulder injury that sidelined him until the season finale, in which he punched in a goal-line touchdown. That’s the type of role Mafah needs to carve out for himself as he battles for more snaps this year.\n\n\n\nDallas would love to keep starting running back Javonte Williams fresh and healthy throughout the season, and one way to accomplish that is by handing more of the goal-line work to Mafah. At 6-foot-1 and 232 pounds, he has the frame to punish defenders and move the pile in short-yardage situations. It benefits everyone involved. Williams takes fewer unnecessary hits, while Mafah gives the Cowboys a true battering ram in the red zone, someone capable of turning tough yards into touchdowns.\n\n\n\nBrevyn Spann-Ford\n\n\n\nLike Mafah, Spann-Ford enters the season behind an established starter in Jake Ferguson. However he managed to carve out a role for himself last year as Dallas’ primary blocking tight end. This season presents an opportunity to expand that role. With Luke Schoonmaker’s standing on the roster far from secure, Spann-Ford has a chance to climb the depth chart if he proves he can be a more consistent receiving threat. The red-zone portion of training camp could be the perfect place to make that statement.\n\n\n\nStanding 6-foot-7, Spann-Ford presents matchup problems few defenders are equipped to handle near the goal line. Rather than limiting him to blocking duties in those situations, Dallas should look for ways to take advantage of his size and create mismatches in the passing game. He’s shown reliable hands when given opportunities, and expanding his role as a receiver could help the Cowboys become more efficient inside the 20. Before that happens, though, he’ll need to overtake Schoonmaker and establish himself as the clear TE2.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://thelandryhat.com/3-dallas-cowboys-on-roster-bubble-who-could-steal-the-show-training-camp\">3 Cowboys on the roster bubble who could steal the show in training camp- Maitland Rutledge, The Landry Hat</a>\n\nRoster cuts are on the horizon. \n\n\n3. Traeshon Holden, WR\n\n\n\nIf Cowboys fans should keep an eye on one unknown receiver during training camp, it’s Traeshon Holden. CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin make up the top of the depth chart, but the fifth WR spot is up for grabs. That spot could be Holden’s if he has just as good a camp as he had last year.\n\n\n\nWhenever Holden was on the practice field last summer, he made plays. <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperCowboys/status/1950647337615052929?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The biggest was a one-handed catch in the back of the end zone on a Joe Milton throw</a>. He also had long catches in the preseason games against the Rams and Ravens. That prompted Dallas to sign him to the practice squad. While he did not see the field in the regular season, he enters camp as one of the favored young receivers to make the team.\n\n\n\nDallas brought in veterans like Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Denzel Mims, and Tyler Johnson, but there is no guarantee they make the team. Time is also running out for Jonathan Mingo. Despite all the competition around him, <a href=\"https://thelandryhat.com/dallas-cowboys-forgotten-man-has-real-chance-to-crash-the-depth-chart\">Holden should have a spot at least on the practice squad again</a> if he catches everything thrown his way like last year.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/dallas-cowboys-2026-nfl-training-camp-calendar-dates-preseason-schedule\">Dallas Cowboys 2026 Training Camp Calendar, Dates, & Preseason Schedule- Josh Sanchez, Sports Illustrated</a>\n\nMark these dates; football is fast approaching. \n\n\nDallas Cowboys 2026 Training Camp Schedule\n\n\n\nJuly 27: Team Charter arrives in Oxnard\n\n\n\nJuly 28: Opening Press conference (11:00 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nJuly 29: First practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nJuly 30: Open practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 1: Opening Ceremony (11:15 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 3: First padded practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 4: Open practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 6: Open practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 8: Open practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 9: Open practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 11: Joint practice at LA Rams (TBD)\n\n\n\nAugust 13: Open practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 15: Dallas at Seattle (5:00 p.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 17: Open practice (11:45 a.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 18: Joint practice with New Orleans (2:00 p.m. PDT)\n\n\n\nAugust 22: Dallas at Arizona (7:00 p.m. MST)\n\n\n\nAugust 22: Return to Dallas ( Saints 08/28 @ 7:00 p.m. CDT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://insidethestar.com/christian-parker-could-create-an-unexpected-reunion-in-27\">Christian Parker Could Create an Unexpected Reunion in 27′- Cody Warren, Inside The Star</a>\n\nLooking further down the road. \n\n\nParker Will Get His Chance to Prove Himself\n\n\n\nI don’t want this to get twisted into Parker being halfway out the door. He hasn’t earned anything yet.\n\n\n\nI can be rough on defensive coordinators and I think most fans are with me. One week the new guy is a genius, and the next week, after a running back breaks loose for 140 yards, we all want him escorted out of The Star by security.\n\n\n\nThat’s the life of a coach for the Cowboys. The good is good, but bad is the worst in the league for us fans.\n\n\n\nWe can’t operate like that, but we do.\n\n\n\nWe need to <a href=\"https://insidethestar.com/christian-parkers-blueprint-a-bigger-more-physical-26-cowboys-defense\">give Parker enough time to build his defense</a> instead of patching together someone else’s defense. If the first year is bumpy, we ride those bumps like driving on Oklahoma roads.\n\n\n\nI want to see if the defense improves, and whether the young guys are developing. Let’s see if his plan makes sense in December, and if it does, keep building…\n\n\n\nThe Dan Quinn Connection is a Whole Thing\n\n\n\nThis hypothetical only works if Washington falls apart, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/news/washington-commanders-dan-quinn-might-be-on-the-hot-seat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quinn gets fired</a> and Parker eventually takes a head coaching job.\n\n\n\nI know that’s a lot of dominoes to fall.\n\n\n\nStill, <a href=\"https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article312516618.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quinn and Schottenheimer aren’t strangers</a> who shared a hallway once. They coached together with <a href=\"https://www.profootballarchives.com/2007nflnyj.html#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the New York Jets in 2007 and 2008</a>, then reunited <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-offseason-2022-brian-schottenheimer-hired-in-dallas-after-short-stint-with-jaguars-per-report/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Dallas in 2022</a> and 2023.\n\n\n\n\nDaily discussion question: What is your bold prediction for training camp?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785150000;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Dallas Cowboys News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12738;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Phil Mafah\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2008;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c4929f4844af7548f204d49ed8996016\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Drake Maye: Christian Gonzalez\'s main focus is football, not his contract\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/drake-maye-christian-gonzalezs-main-focus-is-football-not-his-contract\";s:11:\"description\";s:111:\"Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez wants a new contract, but he\'s not sitting out training camp to get one.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2665:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_brownvrabel_260610\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"352152\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_brownvrabel_260610\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_brownvrabel_260610\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots\",\"title\": \"How will Brown fit in the Patriots\' offense?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/how-will-a-j-brown-fit-in-josh-mcdaniels-offense-with-patriots\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-06-10T11:55:04Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez wants a new contract, but he\'s not sitting out training camp to get one. Drake Maye appreciates that.Maye, the Patriots\' quarterback and team captain, said that Gonzalez is one of the players he most looks up to, even though they\'re exactly the same age — Gonzalez turned 24 last month and Maye turns 24 next month — because Gonzalez has such a businesslike approach.“I think that shows his main focus, and that’s football,\" Maye said. \"He’s the best corner in the league, in my opinion. He\'s not a big rah-rah guy, he does it his own way, but he does it at the highest level, so I\'m glad to be his teammate. We\'re around the same age, and I tell him . . . Gonzo is someone I look up to, even as the same age. I look up to how he does things. How he handles himself.\"Maye said one of the reasons the Patriots have had success is the way they practice against each other, which includes Maye throwing to A.J. 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That’s the Patriots.”\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785149356;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Christian Gonzalez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2009;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"77a753e57735354ba1e32f19e5de50a9\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"Tee Higgins nearly earns the top spot in best WR2 rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194758/tee-higgins-best-wr2-rankings-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"The Cincinnati Bengals have had one of the best, if not the best, WR2 in Tee Higgins across the NFL since Ja’Marr Chase was drafted back in 2021. 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Since joining the Bengals as a second-round pick in 2020, Higgins has recorded two 1,000-yard receiving seasons and two double-digit receiving touchdown seasons. Had Higgins not missed multiple games due to injury in each of the past three seasons, he’d likely have even more 1,000-yard campaigns on his résumé,” SI wrote.\n\n“With Higgins and Chase out wide, the Bengals hold one of the best passing attacks in the NFL—especially when Joe Burrow is healthy—and Higgins is a pivotal part of that success as he hauls in contested catches and touchdowns. After all, there’s a reason Burrow vouched so heavily for both Higgins and Chase to get paid,“ SI continued.\n\nHiggins has officially been surpassed by Dallas Cowboys wideout George Pickens, who plays alongside their WR1 Ceedee Lamb.\n\nSports Illustrated wrote that the Cowboys have two true WR1’s and Pickens could have an even bigger year in 2026 as he looks to solidify a contract extension in Dallas.\n\nNo matter what, Higgins is one of the best wideouts in the league and is the perfect complement to Chase when healthy.\n\nIf Higgins can put together a complete season in 2026, the numbers will show why I believe he is the best of the best.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785148200;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6801;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Tee Higgins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2010;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dfd68523cc917ca2d1f3b7a69df26d49\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Is Drake Maye a top 5 pick in SF Dynasty?\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v7vvzx/is_drake_maye_a_top_5_pick_in_sf_dynasty/\";s:11:\"description\";s:698:\"I’m currently analyzing the first round of a 12-team SF TEP dynasty startup, and I’ve noticed that Drake Maye is ranked as a top-5 startup asset in a lot of rankings. Is he really that valuable, or are people putting too much weight on the relatively favorable schedule he had last season? From my perspective, I’d feel much safer taking players like Allen, Bijan, Gibbs, Chase, St. Brown, or even JSN ahead of him. I understand the value of young franchise QBs in Superflex, but taking Maye over proven elite producers still feels aggressive to me. Am I underrating Drake Maye, or is the market simply valuing elite young QBs that highly? submitted by /u/Daxilein [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1081:\"I’m currently analyzing the first round of a 12-team SF TEP dynasty startup, and I’ve noticed that Drake Maye is ranked as a top-5 startup asset in a lot of rankings. Is he really that valuable, or are people putting too much weight on the relatively favorable schedule he had last season? From my perspective, I’d feel much safer taking players like Allen, Bijan, Gibbs, Chase, St. Brown, or even JSN ahead of him. I understand the value of young franchise QBs in Superflex, but taking Maye over proven elite producers still feels aggressive to me. 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And good old Mike Florio’s thoughts on Kyle Shanahan’s accident. User KeepThemGuessing shared his thoughts in The Feed about John Lynch’s press conference from this past weekend. 2026 San Francisco 49ers training camp: Latest intel, updates More observations […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8538:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Nick Martin #45 of the San Francisco 49ers gets set during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi\'s Stadium on November 24, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThis morning you’ll read about some training camp updates from some of the San Francisco 49ers beat. And good old Mike Florio’s thoughts on Kyle Shanahan’s accident.\n\nUser KeepThemGuessing shared his thoughts in The Feed about John Lynch’s press conference from this past weekend.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49427696/san-francisco-49ers-training-camp-2026-intel-updates\">2026 San Francisco 49ers training camp: Latest intel, updates</a>\n\nMore observations from the day:\n\n\nDefensive back <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240542/nate-hobbs\">Nate Hobbs</a> was the only player on the active roster not participating at the beginning of practice. Hobbs dealt with knee issues last season.\n\n\n\nOffensive tackle <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240554/vederian-lowe\">Vederian Lowe</a> and wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3895856/christian-kirk\">Christian Kirk</a> were hobbled a bit during the session.\n\n\n\nIt was a strong day for QB <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361741/brock-purdy\">Brock Purdy</a>, who went 10-of-12 in team drills with the highlight coming on a deep ball down the left sideline to WR <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16737/mike-evans\">Mike Evans</a> for a big gain against CB <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4242488/deommodore-lenoir\">Deommodore Lenoir</a>.\n\n\n\nConversely, we saw a couple of interceptions for backup QB <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241464/mac-jones\">Mac Jones</a>, including one thrown right to S <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4693337/marques-sigle\">Marques Sigle</a>.\n\n\n\nLB <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4573188/nick-martin\">Nick Martin</a> appears to be getting the first crack at the Sam linebacker spot, though the Niners have multiple options to work through there.\n\n\n\nThe same is true of <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4431523/connor-colby\">Connor Colby</a> at left guard. He took all the reps with the starters Sunday, though Chris Foerster said <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4570495/robert-jones\">Robert Jones</a> will also compete there.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sfstandard.com/2026/07/26/49ers-kyle-shanahan-practice-takeaways/\">49ers first impressions: Shanahan arrives, Purdy and Evans connect, and Bosa returns</a>\n\n\n“Nick Bosa looks better than he did before he got hurt last year,” 49ers left tackle Trent Williams said. “I see him every day. I can’t tell he had an injury and came back from anything. Most people with an injury that catastrophic, you can see it with something, like with atrophy in the leg.”\n\n\n\nBosa looks like a player who can singlehandedly rectify one of the 49ers’ most glaring weaknesses from last season: the pass rush. The team finished last in the NFL with just 20 sacks. Their struggles came after the 49ers actually sealed two early-season wins, including one over the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, with their pass rush.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/49ers-wanted-to-keep-shanahan-accident-quiet-and-some-in-the-media-complied\">49ers wanted to keep Shanahan accident quiet, and some in the media complied</a>\n\nOthers who cover the 49ers knew about it, too. Before the news was released, Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard dropped a hint: “I think there’s <a href=\"https://x.com/timkawakami/status/2081024421398298673?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">going to be some news</a> later this morning.” Kawakami later admitted that he was aware of the situation, but that he didn’t report it because he “<a href=\"https://x.com/timkawakami/status/2081109527840346249?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knew about 15% of the details</a>.”\n\n\nStill, he apparently knew 100 percent of the fact that there was an accident. Not every detail related to the story needed to be reported, especially when plenty of the basic information about the collision was available from public sources.\n\n\n\nNews regarding events that entail the involvement of the police and/or other first responders rarely gets held. It’s public information. (For example, news regarding Tony Romo’s recent arrest was shared as soon as Fox News 6 in Wisconsin obtained the public arrest detention report.) In this situation, the conduits for publicly-available information to the general public either were asleep at the switch or made a deliberate choice not to perform one of the core functions of journalism.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/niners/2026/07/26/49ers-depth-chart-lb-nick-martin-sam/91056913007/\">Day 1 of 49ers training camp shows glimpse of change on LB depth chart</a>\n\n\nBig changes appear to be coming for the San Francisco 49ers linebacking corps. At least that’s what Day 1 of training camp taught us.\n\n\n\nThe Sacramento Bee’s Chris Biderman reported second-year linebacker <a href=\"https://x.com/ChrisBiderman/status/2081451672103248216?s=20\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Martin was running with the first-team</a> defense as the Sam linebacker alongside veterans Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw.\n\n\n\nThis could be an indicator of some of the changes coming from defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Warner will take his usual Mike LB spot, while Greenlaw slots back in as the Will LB where he spent his first six NFL seasons in San Francisco. The third LB wasn’t used as frequently in past iterations of the 49ers’ defense and the prototypical player at that spot was bigger than Martin’s 6-foot, 220-pound frame.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-training-camp/training-camp-report-day-1/1952311/\">49ers training camp report: Kyle Shanahan on hand for Day 1 after car accident</a>\n\nOffensive play of the day\n\nQuarterback Brock Purdy and veteran wide receiver Mike Evans figure to get quite familiar with each other through training camp and heading into the regular season.\n\nThose two gave an early preview of what might be expected this year, as they hooked up on a couple of pass completions. The top play was a deep pass down the left sideline in which Evans was matched against cornerback Deommodore Lenoir. Safety Marques Sigle was a split-second late, as Evans made the reception.\n\nDefensive play of the day\n\nLinebackers Garret Wallow and Jalen Graham teamed up for the most-notable defensive play of the day for an interception of backup quarterback Mac Jones.\n\nJones looked to fit a throw into Jordan Watkins over the middle, but Wallow made a leaping deflection of the pass. The ball was deflected again before hitting the ground, and Graham finally gathered it in and returned it back the other way.\n\nCompetition to watch\n\nConnor Colby appears to be in the lead in the competition for the starting job at left guard. Now, all he has to do is give the 49ers no reason to try anyone else in that spot.\n\nColby and veteran pickup Robert Jones separated themselves during the offseason program, Foerster said. 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So, what’s the holdup? One belief is that the Patriots want to wait for the Seattle Seahawks to first finalize a contract extension with their own 2023 first-round cornerback, Devon Witherspoon. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4061:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) and owner Robert Kraft attend training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nIf Robert Kraft is to be believed, the New England Patriots are fully prepared to make Christian Gonzalez the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131664/christian-gonzalez-contract-robert-kraft\">highest-paid cornerback in NFL history</a>. So, what’s the holdup?\n\nOne belief is that the Patriots want to wait for the Seattle Seahawks to first finalize a contract extension with their own 2023 first-round cornerback, Devon Witherspoon. With Witherspoon as the benchmark, the Patriots would then know where to set Gonzalez’s own deal to indeed make him the top-earning CB in football.\n\nIf so, Monday could be a big day.\n\nBy the end of the business day, after all, roster bonuses embedded into first-round rookie contracts are due to be paid. For the Patriots, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-analysis/131716/sunday-patriots-notes-offense-increased-urgency-training-camp\">three such players qualify</a>, including Gonzalez: the fourth-year defender is set to see his bank account go up by $550,000.\n\nWitherspoon is also in that group for the Seahawks, and his bonus is a lot higher on the basis of him being selected 12 draft picks before Gonzalez: it’s worth roughly $3.95 million. The Seahawks can easily fit that number under their cap — in fact, it already is part of the calculations. The question is whether or not they want it to be paid out as a lump-sum rather than spread over the duration of a potential new deal.\n\nWith such a deal rumored to be close, John Gilbert of SB Nation’s Seahawks blog, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Gulls</a>, argues that Seattle might be <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170873/why-monday-notable-date-devon-witherspoon-contract-extension-seattle-seahawks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">motivated to push the Witherspoon extension over the line</a> on Monday:\n\n\n[B]ecause the bonus becomes earned Monday, at that point the associated $3,949,702 2026 cap charge connected to the bonus becomes locked in and would not be impacted by a extension between the two sides. In contrast, if the two sides reach agreement on an extension prior to Monday, the roster bonus could be wrapped into a signing bonus, allowing for a small bit of cash flow to be pushed into the future, along with part of the cap hit, which would potentially reduce the 2026 cash obligations of the team. …\n\n\n\nNow, certainly the Seahawks can afford to pay in either scenario, but almost any business owner who has the option on whether to spend $26,145,000 instead of $30,094,702 now with the difference being paid at some point in the future will opt for the lower amount.\n\n\nWhile the motivation itself might be speculative, the numbers are not. Could they be enough to spur the Seahawks into action? It at least seems possible, because even soft deadlines can have a certain power to them.\n\nIn turn, the Patriots-Gonzalez stalemate might also finally see some movement. Although it seems unlikely that New England worries too much about the roster bonus, in part because it is only a fraction of Witherspoon’s, anything happening in Seattle appears to be of interest to the organization and Gonzalez’s representatives.\n\nMonday could therefore be quite a big stop on the road toward the 24-year-old becoming the highest-paid cornerback in the game and officially a long-term Patriot. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785142800;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:14:\"Around the NFL\";i:1;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:2;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:3;s:31:\"New England Patriots Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Christian Gonzalez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10891;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Devon Witherspoon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2013;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7731e5f2f3ca3fa73b74cb28043e8c00\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Daniel Jones says he feels \"really good\" and is ready to go for training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/daniel-jones-says-he-feels-really-good-and-is-ready-to-go-for-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:52:\"Jones suffered a torn Achilles tendon on December 7.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2410:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_danieljones_260527\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"92826\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_danieljones_260527\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_danieljones_260527\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Indianapolis Colts\",\"title\": \"Jones \'in a good spot\' in recovery\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/daniel-jones-in-a-good-spot-in-recovery-from-achilles-injury\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-05-27T13:12:35Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Colts quarterback Daniel Jones says he is feeling no ill effects from the torn Achilles tendon that ended his 2025 season.Jones <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/espnnfl/status/2081480713749073975?s=46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">joined the ESPN booth</a> for the NFL Flag Championships in Indianapolis and said he\'ll be 100 percent for the Colts\' first training camp practice on Wednesday.\"I feel good. Really good. Excited to get going. We report tomorrow, first practice Wednesday, so good to go. I\'m excited to get rolling,\" Jones said.Colts head coach Shane Steichen was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7SXjbHRScY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">also at the NFL Flag Championships</a> and said he\'s been thrilled with Jones\' work this offseason.\"He looks great. He\'s attacked the rehab process, as good as it gets,\" Steichen said. \"He\'ll be a full participant.\"Jones was having a solid season before he suffered the injury. He signed a two-year, $88 million contract this offseason to remain with the Colts.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785139519;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5870;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Daniel Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2014;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c7c2cddbd1c94fe1990e56bfe7fbe2c6\";s:5:\"title\";s:15:\"Bijan is unreal\";s:4:\"link\";s:74:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v7qk7e/bijan_is_unreal/\";s:11:\"description\";s:663:\"Just an interesting stat I stumbled upon. RBs last year, when hit at or behind the LOS (min. 20 Att, 46 RBs): Yards per Attempt Bijan Robinson: 2.64 2nd best: Jonathan Taylor: 1.35 only 5 players were above 1 YPC Explosive Yards Bijan Robinson: 143 2nd best: Jonathan Taylor: 68 Only 12 RBs had > 0 explosive Yards Yards after contact Bijan Robinson: 4.68 2nd best: Zach Charbonnet: 3.4 Small sample size an probably not fantasy relevant (and many of these situations happen on the goal line), but it\'s crazy to see how much better Bijan is compared to the rest. Stats via fantasypointsdata submitted by /u/Fine-Try-8153 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:973:\"Just an interesting stat I stumbled upon. RBs last year, when hit at or behind the LOS (min. 20 Att, 46 RBs): Yards per Attempt Bijan Robinson: 2.64 2nd best: Jonathan Taylor: 1.35 only 5 players were above 1 YPC Explosive Yards Bijan Robinson: 143 2nd best: Jonathan Taylor: 68 Only 12 RBs had > 0 explosive Yards Yards after contact Bijan Robinson: 4.68 2nd best: Zach Charbonnet: 3.4 Small sample size an probably not fantasy relevant (and many of these situations happen on the goal line), but it\'s crazy to see how much better Bijan is compared to the rest. Stats via fantasypointsdata submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Fine-Try-8153\"> /u/Fine-Try-8153 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v7qk7e/bijan_is_unreal/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v7qk7e/bijan_is_unreal/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785128003;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9753;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Zach Charbonnet\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6813;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathan Taylor\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2015;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c796a0338f3745e8c1f42cfbdec5fa9b\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"Seahawks training camp 2026: News, notes, and a super Cooper Kupp catch on Day 2\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-preseason/171048/seahawks-training-camp-2026-news-notes-super-cooper-kupp-catch\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their first weekend of training camp with another public practice. As was the case for Saturday, Sunday’s practice was sold out, as fans got a glimpse of the Super Bowl champions gearing up for their “run it forward” season. Here are the notable events from Day 2 of practice. Seahawks […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7537:\"\n\n\n \n RENTON, WASHINGTON - JULY 25: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on July 25, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their first weekend of training camp with another public practice. As was the case for Saturday, Sunday’s practice was sold out, as fans got a glimpse of the Super Bowl champions gearing up for their “run it forward” season.\n\nHere are the notable events from Day 2 of practice.\n\nSeahawks Day 2 training camp news and notes\n\nDante Fowler Jr practices for first time\n\nThe Seahawks’ free agent pickup at the edge rusher position sat out Saturday’s practice for precautionary reasons. He was available and practicing on Sunday, getting some work in with the second-team defensive unit. Friend of the site and <a href=\"https://seahawksdraftblog.com\">Seahawksdraftblog.com</a> guest columnist Curtis Allen was on the scene with his observations.\n\n\nDante Fowler working with twos lining up left end in two point stance <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#seahawks</a>— Curtis Allen (@curtis93969) <a href=\"https://x.com/curtis93969/status/2081493054259937552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nSeahawks work their first-round running back\n\nYou might have seen in The Feed some footage of Jadarian Price dropping passes in drills. Well before you declare him a bust, remember that it’s barely the opening phase of training camp. As Tacoma News Tribune’s Gregg Bell noted, Price, whose Notre Dame career saw him scarcely used as a receiver, was involved with the starters, 2s, and 3s in his second camp. If you want him getting pass-catching reps, he’s getting that experience.\n\n\nJadarian Price getting drilled—a lot—in the passing game in these first days of <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> training camp. The rookie RB and 1st-round pick has been on the 1st-, 2nd and 3rd-team offenses in 11 on 11. Coaches maximizing his reps.<a href=\"https://x.com/thenewstribune?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@thenewstribune</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/xQOUod5CId\">pic.twitter.com/xQOUod5CId</a>— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) <a href=\"https://x.com/gbellseattle/status/2081518308659286046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#seahawks</a> are feeding Price lots of reps going out for passes. Just had a great catch on a low throw by Milroe to keep the ball off the turf— Curtis Allen (@curtis93969) <a href=\"https://x.com/curtis93969/status/2081496324592324843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nD’Anthony Bell effectively filling in for Nick Emmanwori\n\nAs Emmanwori recovers from ankle surgery, someone has to play that “big nickel” role. For now, that responsibility falls on D’Anthony Bell, the special teams standout who has some starting safety experience from his time with the Cleveland Browns. Bell returned to Seattle after he was snapped up off waivers late last season by the Carolina Panthers. Luckily for him, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/165595/seahawks-super-bowl-ring-danthony-bell-waived-returning-nfl-news\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"165595\">the Seahawks still gave him a Super Bowl ring</a>.\n\n\nAs Nick Emmanwori recovers from ankle surgery, veteran D’Anthony Bell will fill in as the third safety. Julian Love raved about Bell today and recalled how bummed teammates were when he missed the Seahawks’ playoff run last season after Carolina claimed him in Week 18. <a href=\"https://t.co/aVdMEeHEif\">pic.twitter.com/aVdMEeHEif</a>— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) <a href=\"https://x.com/BradyHenderson/status/2081543609728565450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nSomething happened to Irv Charles\n\nIrv Charles, who was brought over to Seattle via trade, is trying to make the roster through his special teams abilities. There was no Mike Macdonald presser, so no injury updates. Curtis Allen noted that Charles left practice with a trainer but returned sans helmet, so hopefully it’s nothing serious for him.\n\n\nIrv Charles left the field with a trainer Now back without helmet <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#seahawks</a>— Curtis Allen (@curtis93969) <a href=\"https://x.com/curtis93969/status/2081497904645312542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nQuote of the day: Julian Love learns more about Mike Macdonald\n\nThe Seahawks’ star safety said he learns something new everyday about head coach Mike Macdonald. When asked to expand on that, Love’s response confirmed that Coach Macdonald knows ball… basketball, that is.\n\n\n“He’s good. His team meeting was on point today. Talking about the early Bulls teams, like the ‘91 team and how they got over the hump. The idea of [Michael] Jordan being the scoring champ for years before that, but still not getting over that hump of the [Detroit] Pistons. Him being selfless enough to dial it back a little bit and understand that ‘We’ gets the job done. When you start to play team ball that Phil Jackson incorporated, that’s when you see the good stuff happening. The new little nugget he gave to us was that ‘12 as One’ is real. The more we dive into and invest into each other, the more we’ll receive out of this whole deal. It’s a cool little nugget.”\n\n\nHighlight of the day: Cooper Kupp with the diving one-handed catch!\n\nWhat do the kids say? “Unc still got it” or something like that? Coop still got it.\n\n\nCatch of the day 🎣 <a href=\"https://t.co/cGeI9MVFSz\">pic.twitter.com/cGeI9MVFSz</a>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks/status/2081547232680255582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026</a>\n\n\n“That’s Cooper Kupp for you,” Jaxon Smith-Njigba said. “Great concentration with the left hand diving. You don’t see that often. He makes it regular and brushes it off, but it’s a spectacular play and something he has in his arsenal, still has in his arsenal.”\n\n\n\nThe Seahawks will have a Monday practice without fans in attendance, before another open practice on Tuesday, July 28. \n\nField Gulls at Seahawks training camp!\n\nField Gulls will be on site as part of the Seahawks Syndicate crew for practices on Aug. 5, 7, and 8, with live podcasts streaming from Fast Fashion in SoDo! You’re invited to a special Town Hall style show on Aug. 7 at 7:30 pm. Myself, Bryce Coutts, and Josh Hite are among the Field Gulls staff that will be at camp in some capacity during these three days. Come hang with us at Fast Fashion and/or meet us at the berm on those two VMAC days.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785119400;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";i:1;s:26:\"Seattle Seahawks Preseason\";i:2;s:30:\"Seattle Seahawks Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cooper Kupp\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2016;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cfd0fb74a1cfce1734f625ead5e06529\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Jacoby Brissett on signing his new deal: I\'m glad it\'s over with\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jacoby-brissett-on-signing-his-new-deal-im-glad-its-over-with\";s:11:\"description\";s:123:\"Jacoby Brissett got himself a $10 million raise, negotiating the deal himself, but serving as his own agent cost him sleep.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2915:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_jacobybrissett_260727\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"356623\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_jacobybrissett_260727\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_jacobybrissett_260727\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Arizona Cardinals\",\"title\": \"Cardinals do \'right thing\' with new Brissett deal\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/cardinals-do-the-right-thing-with-new-jacoby-brissett-deal\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T13:10:23Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Jacoby Brissett got himself a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-jacoby-brissett-strike-a-new-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$10 million raise</a>, negotiating the deal himself, but serving as his own agent cost him sleep.The Cardinals quarterback said the stress was limiting him to three hours of sleep a night.\"It\'s your livelihood; <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/news/jacoby-brissett-cardinals-work-out-new-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it’s business</a>; and it\'s part of this game,\" Brissett said Sunday, via Darren Urban of the team website. \"You want to be out there with the guys and that causes another stressor. I\'m glad it\'s over with.\"It took the entire offseason, which Brissett skipped the voluntary portion of, and into training camp before Brissett got what he wanted. The team\'s presumptive starter was scheduled to make a max $5.39 million in 2026, with only $1.5 million guaranteed.\"It definitely got dark a couple of times,\" Brissett said.He said wanting a raise was about \"having respect for yourself.\"Now, he begins the process of winning the job. He is the favorite, but coach Mike LaFleur has promised only that Brissett will work with the starters on Tuesday. Brissett will have to beat out Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck to start Week 1. The hard part, though, is done.\"After the sleep I get tonight,\" Brissett said, \"I\'ll go back to three hours of sleep for work purposes now.\"\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785115639;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2017;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"28243d0b77e4e6aa061a0edc0dc67827\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Guesses on Matthew Berry’s Ride or Die?\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v7lv72/guesses_on_matthew_berrys_ride_or_die/\";s:11:\"description\";s:243:\"I’m guessing Ladd McConkey or Colston Loveland. Also, will he be revealing it at the Hall of Fame game next week or later in the season? Cannot believe we’re already this close in Fantasy. submitted by /u/djmv91 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:527:\"I’m guessing Ladd McConkey or Colston Loveland. Also, will he be revealing it at the Hall of Fame game next week or later in the season? Cannot believe we’re already this close in Fantasy. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/djmv91\"> /u/djmv91 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v7lv72/guesses_on_matthew_berrys_ride_or_die/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v7lv72/guesses_on_matthew_berrys_ride_or_die/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785114426;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11635;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ladd McConkey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2018;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"635f6c9d2ee8f317c653e26d05a53bc3\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"As a passer only, Jalen Hurts’ rankings make some sense\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177869/as-a-passer-only-jalen-hurts-rankings-make-some-sense\";s:11:\"description\";s:277:\"Jalen Hurts is one of the most perplexingly great players in the NFL and, perhaps, Eagles history. He has won a Super Bowl, played in two of them, and was the best player on the field in both. He is 56-22 in the regular season as a starter. He has been to three Pro Bowls […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5750:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs under pressure from San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff (47) during the fourth quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images \n\nJalen Hurts is one of the most perplexingly great players in the NFL and, perhaps, Eagles history.\n\nHe has won a Super Bowl, played in two of them, and was the best player on the field in both. He is 56-22 in the regular season as a starter. He has been to three Pro Bowls and was MVP runner-up in 2022. \n\nAnd yet, the football world, including all of us in Philadelphia, don’t quite seem to able to put our finger on just how good he is.\n\nThis off-season, two sets of rankings have generated a lot of conversation. The first was <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler’s survey of NFL executives</a>, coaches and front office personnel who collectively rated Hurts as the 17th-best quarterback in the NFL. This week, as the NFL Network runs through its list of the top-100 players in the NFL, Hurts became the first Eagle to appear on the list, <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177843/jalen-hurts-is-the-first-eagles-player-revealed-on-this-years-nfl-top-100\">at No. 56 overall</a>. \n\nLast year, following a Super Bowl victory in which he was named the game’s MPV, he was No. 19. The year before, he was No. 15 and, following his incredible performance in a losing effort in Super Bowl 57, he was the third-best player in the entire league.\n\nThat’s not a great trend, but he may also be one of the hardest player to get a handle on in the NFL.\n\nJalen Hurts has never been the QB with the golden arm.\n\nHis incredible success during his five years as the Philadelphia Eagles starter has always rested on his abilities as a dual-threat, plus-one in the running game, a skill that has always masked his limitations as a passer. \n\nAnd that’s all fine. It’s good that, if you’re not a prototypical NFL passer that you compensate for it in some other way. Hurts has always compensated by being a great runner. \n\nLast season, he stopped doing that.\n\nIn 16 starts he ran for only 421 yards, a drop of 209 yards from 2024, and a decrease of 363 yards from his all-time high of 784 yards rushing in ‘21. His success rate as a runner fell to 50.5% a year ago, down from 55.3% in ‘24 and 61.1% in 2023. He averaged just 26.3 yards per game on the ground, far below his 42.0 average in 2024. In his first two full seasons, he averaged more than 50 yards a game rushing.\n\nAs a pure passer, Hurts has generally been a middling QB. Below are Hurts’ numbers over the last four seasons in terms of QB rating, passing yards, passing touchdowns, interception percentage and passing success rate.\n\n\n2022: Rate (101.5, 4th), Yards (3701, 10th), TDs (22, 14th), INT% (1.3, T-4), Succ% (46.4%, 13th)\n\n\n\n2023: Rate (89.1, 20th), Yards (3858, 14th), TDs (23, T-13), INT% (2.8, 27th), Succ% (46.7%, T-13)\n\n\n\n2024: Rate (103.7, 5th), Yards (2903, 20th), TDs (18, T-20), INT% (1.4, T-5), Succ% (46.6%, 16th)\n\n\n\n2025: Rate (98.5, 12th), Yards (3224, 16th), TDs (25, T-9th), INT% (1.3, T-2), Succ% (41.8%, 29th)\n\n\nIt’s fair to note Hurts has only once had the same offensive coordinator for two seasons in a row and, in that second season with Shane Steichen calling the shots, he had his best overall year. But Brian Johnson and Kevin Patullo were ill-suited for the job and had to be replaced. \n\nNow, Hurts once again begins a season with a new offensive coordinator, and yet another first-time play caller, in Sean Mannion. \n\nMannion’s offense is expected to place Hurts under center more frequently and will largely move away from the all-shotgun, all-the-time, RPO offensive “scheme” that Hurts has played in during his first five seasons. It’s likely Mannion’s new offense will ask Hurts to run less, something Hurts appeared to be trending towards a season ago, anyway.\n\nIf the running game is going to be less a feature of Hurts’ overall portfolio, his historical numbers as a passer accurately reflect some of the rankings we’ve seen this off-season. He has simply not shown that he can lead a pass-first offense yet.\n\nBut “yet” is the key word. When Hurts has had a coordinator who could scheme up open receivers and give him places to throw the football, he’s thrived. This may be exactly the change he needs at this stage of his career.\n\nWe simply have no idea what the 2026 Eagles offense is going to look like, or how Hurts will perform in it. It is one of the greatest unanswered questions in the NFL heading into the season. Based off last year’s performance, it’s fair to be skeptical of him being one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL right now (although ranking him 17th is wildly dumb). \n\nIf he’s not going to run, he must improve notably as a passer.\n\nAnd Mannion has to help him get there.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785110880;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Philadelphia Eagles analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6904;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jalen Hurts\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2019;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d50b4d7ab35bdd5734740afa815193d3\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Miami Dolphins Fans On 2026 QB Roster Depth\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-depth-chart/121188/miami-dolphins-fans-on-2026-qb-roster-depth\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"With all expectations pointing to our Miami Dolphins rolling with a run-first approach on offense with a new starter at quarterback in Malik Willis, who is known for his ability to pick up yardage and first downs with his legs, I asked the following question last week: Considering Malik Willis’ aggressive style of play, should […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7019:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 27: Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWith all expectations pointing to our Miami Dolphins rolling with a run-first approach on offense with a new starter at quarterback in Malik Willis, who is known for his ability to pick up yardage and first downs with his legs, I asked the following question last week:\n\nConsidering Malik Willis’ aggressive style of play, should the team prioritize carrying three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster? If so, do you believe the current roster has three capable options, or should the team look to the waiver wire or a trade to secure that third spot?\n\nBelow are some of your thoughts and answers-\n\nEducated money, a self-described “football guru,” says two is enough. Also, can we retire the terms “hater” and “haters” for those who just happen to not hold the same opinion as ours, already?\n\n\nTwo is definitely sufficient considering we’re gonna be more of a run attack style offense so with that being said, I think this team can surprise a lot of teams considering they don’t have any film on this offense this quarterback, this new coaching staff so I think if our coaches can actually coach we should be able to win 10 to 12 games with a young healthy roster and let me put things in perspective for most of you people out there the critics if you will if you’re in the NFL you can play football. So for all the haters and the doubters out there, we can win 10 to 12 games and make the playoffs and if we want to shock the football world, let’s win a few playoff games as well. I fully believe we can do that with this roster only if the coaches are any good.? so with that being said to the media, why don’t we start shining a bigger light on the coaches and their play calling and how they bond with the players as far as everyone buying in and in all fairness talent wise all 32 teams in the NFL are equal the difference is the coaching and the plays that they call for their players because an outstanding coach knows their players and creates plays for their players. I am a football guru and I do know what I’m talking about.\n\n\nEjplaya says roll with two and maybe put one on the PS.\n\n\nTwo is definitely enough. We’re not going anywhere, and you have an okay backup in ewers. If malik goes down he starts and you bring in one of the two off the street that went through training camp. Not likely either is getting signed. If you want to waste a practice squad spot on one of them, then fine.\n\n\nDolfanjoe says to go with two and two. \n\n\nTwo on the active roster, 2 QBs on the practice squad. If we get into the third and fourth QB on the roster, well like any other team were screwed ! But just think about the QBs we could give a shot with. No telling what we might find while not winning a game………………………..\n\n\nNeenerWhacker says roll with two because if they both go down, we might as well mail it in.\n\n\nTwo is plenty. Our season is already on thin ice, lose Willis and Ewers and we may go winless. And better off going winless in that case.\n\n\nPA phinphan is in agreement with SuperG! and just about everyone else.\n\n\nI am with G. Two is good. Don’t waste a spot on a 3rd stringer. Let another young guy get on the roster to see what they can do.\n\n\nFLexile says if they both go down, just call up whichever washed-up-ex-Phin you can find.\n\n\nIf Willis and Ewers both go down, just get Tannehill out of retirement to finish out the season. If he says no, Chad Henne? Chad Pennington?\n\n\nMiamiItaliano says go with Willis and Ewers and sign Gronowski to the practice squad.\n\n\nWillis and Ewers on the main roster. I think Gronowski plays well enough to earn a PS contract. Miller is gone.\n\n\nSuperG! believes that we can look to last season as a guide.\n\n\nYes. I don’t want to waste a roster spot on a 3rd stringer. We did that last year and the emergency 3rd QB never came into the game. Keep whoever it is between Gronowski or Miller on the PS. Use that roster spot on one of the new guys who might have more of a chance to play.\n\n\nStanleyDoyle1 believes that Willis’ build will help him survive the season. \n\n\nWillis is built like an RB, so he should be pretty durable. But if the plan is to have him run RPO all day, he won’t last the season. The smart move would be to model the route taken by another great athlete turned excellent QB – Lamar Jackson. Jackson learned – or maybe is still in the process of learning – to ween off his leg game, and has upgraded his passing game to avoid injury. That better be the plan with Willis, or we will never learn whether he can be a complete QB.\n\n\nTheRoo1, in response to StanleyDoyle1, believes that Willis’ game, as it applies to being a passer, has improved.\n\n\nWillis has already improved his passing game. His completion percentage has improved year over year as he has sought other training on his game.\n\n\n\nThe need for a third QB however still stands as a leader for the scout team needs to be someone other than Ewers.\n\n\n\nWhoever the coaches prefer, Miller or Gronowski will get that spot, but do they dare let them go to the waiver process in order to get them on the practice squad?\n\n\nIt’s rare that we get any sort of true consensus around here, but this is clearly a subject where everyone agrees. Two QB’s on the roster are enough, and it’s hard to disagree with now that fragile Tua has moved on, not to mention that the 53-man roster really doesn’t allow for adequate depth across the board as it is. If you missed our original post this past week and you would like to chime in, please post your thoughts in the comment section below. As always thank you to every one of you who took the time to join in on the Phinsider Question Of The Day.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785110400;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"The Phinsider\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:26:\"Miami Dolphins Depth Chart\";i:1;s:25:\"Miami Dolphins Discussion\";i:2;s:19:\"Miami Dolphins News\";i:3;s:21:\"Miami Dolphins Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8161;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Willis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2020;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"94977be3d3833802f6af17f38826d36a\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"What moving Jeremiah Webb to IR after Gabe Jacas signing means for the Patriots\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-analysis/131840/jeremiah-webb-injured-reserve-gabe-jacas-signing-roster-salary-cap\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"It did not take the New England Patriots long to suffer their first season-ending injury of training camp. On Sunday, after he had suffered what looked like a non-serious injury in the previous day’s practice, Jeremiah Webb was placed on the injured reserve list. The move puts a premature end to the wide receiver’s sophomore […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5634:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Jeremiah Webb (29) warms up during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nIt did not take the New England Patriots long to suffer their first season-ending injury of training camp. On Sunday, after he had suffered what looked like a non-serious injury in the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131677/patriots-training-camp-recap-day-1-christian-gonzalez-aj-brown\">previous day’s practice</a>, Jeremiah Webb was <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131822/patriots-jeremiah-webb-injured-reserve-gabe-jacas-signs-nfi\">placed on the injured reserve list</a>.\n\nThe move puts a premature end to the wide receiver’s sophomore season. What else does it mean for the Patriots, though? Let’s find out.\n\nSecond shoe dropped\n\nWhen the news broke on Saturday that Gabe Jacas had <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131665/gabe-jacas-signs-rookie-contract\">agreed to his rookie contract</a> with the Patriots, the clock started ticking. Once he had <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/post/BJiXJZBjp2Ja\">officially signed the deal</a>, the Patriots needed to make space for him on their active <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-depth-chart/122534/updated-roster-practice-squad-2026-nfl-season\">90-man offseason roster</a> (which actually stands at 91 due to the presence of roster-exempt offensive tackle Lorenz Metz).\n\nThey did so by moving Webb to IR. That transaction was already preceded by New England already bolstering its wide receiver group through <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131718/patriots-claim-kobe-prentice-panthers-waive-sebastian-gutierrez-training-camp\">claiming Kobe Prentice off waivers</a> on Saturday.\n\nWR room back to 11\n\nPrentice joining the Patriots on Saturday temporarily increased the number of wide receivers on the Patriots’ roster to 12. With Webb now on injured reserve, it is back down to 11:\n\n\nW. de receiver (11): A.J. Brown (1), Romeo Doubs (87), DeMario Douglas (3), Kayshon Boutte (9), Mack Hollins (13), Kyle Williams (18), Efton Chism III (86), Kyle Dixon (83), Nick DeGennaro (23), Cameron Dorner (88), Kobe Prentice (19)\n\n\n\nIR (2): Jeremiah Webb, Jimmy Kibble\n\n\nWebb now joins Jimmy Kibble on injured reserve; the undrafted rookie was <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131600/patriots-waive-jimmy-kibble-injured-training-camp\">waived with an injury designation</a> on the eve of training camp and subsequently reverted to IR after going unclaimed. In total, the Patriots now have three players on IR: Webb, Kibble and tight end Julian Hill.\n\nLimited impact\n\nWebb was one of the feel-good stories of last year’s training camp. Signed as a rookie free agent, who had joined the Berlin Thunder of the European League of Football even before the 2025 NFL Draft had taken place, he delivered multiple quality performances in training camp and preseason to earn himself a spot on New England’s practice squad for the 2025 season.\n\nEntering his second year in the system, however, his outlook was murky. The Patriots had invested some serious resources in their wide receiver group over the offseason, and Webb found himself facing an uphill battle for the roster. The practice squad was not a given either considering that the team had also added four undrafted rookies to the mix as well.\n\nFrom a pure football perspective, therefore, Webb’s season ending in late July is unlikely to have a major impact on the fortunes of New England’s passing game in 2026.\n\nCap changes\n\nMoving Webb to injured reserve actually has no impact on New England’s salary cap at the moment. With a salary of $885,000 and no guarantees in his deal, he did not count against the team’s books under the Top 51 rule. However, his split salary of $515,000 will become relevant once said rule is lifted before the regular season begins.\n\nEven with Webb’s move off the active roster not directly changing the Patriots’ cap yet, it looks different today than it did 24 hours ago. The reason for that is Jacas signing his rookie contract: his combined cap number of $1.57 million does qualify for Top 51 status and therefore pushes a lower-salaried player — there are actually six that have identical $1.08 million cap hits — from the list. This results in a net cap space loss of $498,994.\n\nEdge questions remain\n\nLet’s briefly close on Jacas. While him signing his rookie contract is without doubt a positive development, the questions about New England’s edge position remain now that he has been placed on NFI. With him and Harold Landry both on injury lists now, two of the projected top three players at the position — all but free agency pickup Dre’Mont Jones — are now sidelined for medical reasons.\n\nObviously, Jacas and Landry can both return at any point. How quickly they are brought up to speed once that happens, however, is unclear.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785105723;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:29:\"New England Patriots Injuries\";i:2;s:27:\"New England Patriots Roster\";i:3;s:31:\"New England Patriots Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2021;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ebbaa084bd0463b03d559d4c23f79580\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Jordan James clear RB2 behind CMC at practice, has multiple big runs\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v7ie1d/jordan_james_clear_rb2_behind_cmc_at_practice_has/\";s:11:\"description\";s:51:\" submitted by /u/bigaudra [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:297:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/bigaudra\"> /u/bigaudra </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/dhananizain/status/2081481745036120358?s=46\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v7ie1d/jordan_james_clear_rb2_behind_cmc_at_practice_has/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785105330;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12467;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordan James\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2022;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"35f35e0e36cd49164528393422d546c8\";s:5:\"title\";s:90:\"Eagles News: Saquon Barkley says he doesn’t want to be remembered for the reverse hurdle\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177952/eagles-news-saquon-barkley-says-he-doesnt-want-to-be-remembered-for-the-reverse-hurdle\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Saquon Barkley on missing A.J. Brown, another new OC and that hurdle | Exclusive – USA TodayLooking back on the play two years later, Barkley said he never thought it would continue to carry this much cultural relevance. “When I got to the locker room […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15245:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles reverse hurdles over Jarrian Jones #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-saquon-barkley-doesn-t-want-to-be-remembered-for-hurdle-i-m-ready-for-the-next-one\">Saquon Barkley on missing A.J. Brown, another new OC and that hurdle | Exclusive – USA Today</a> Looking back on the play two years later, Barkley said he never thought it would continue to carry this much cultural relevance. “When I got to the locker room and got to see the play, I realized I was able to do something pretty cool. It’s something, it’s a play I’ll never forget. But I also don’t want to be remembered for that play. I’m happy I was able to make that play. But I’m ready for the next one.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177757/maybe-nfl-execs-should-look-more-at-winning-in-evaluating-jalen-hurts\">Maybe NFL execs should look more at winning in evaluating Jalen Hurts – BGN</a> It’s a week now since ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler put out his exhaustive annual work on how NFL executives, coaches and scouts view quarterbacks. It’s a provocative, thankless, comprehensive look at what decisionmakers feel. Somehow, someway, Jalen Hurts fell from No. 9 in 2025 to No. 17 in 2026. There is no question that Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Matt Stafford and Lamar Jackson are among the best in the NFL. But are Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Jared Goff and Caleb Williams really better than Hurts? Prescott, in terms of what he did last year (30 TDs vs. 10 INTs, 4,552 yards passing) has an argument. The others may not. Let’s simplify things. Let’s go with who of the previous 16 named above Hurts won more.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-notes-quinyon-mitchell-cooper-dejean-next-contracts/\">Eagles notes: Quinyon Mitchell’s and Cooper DeJean’s next contracts – PhillyVoice</a> The current highest-paid corner in the NFL is Trent McDuffie, who signed four-year, $124 million deal in Los Angeles after the Rams traded a first-round pick to the Chiefs for him this offseason. That’s $31 million per year. Gonzalez is obviously angling for more, and the Patriots have decided to try to put pressure on him by negotiating through the media and general public. (Bush league tactic, in my opinion, but whatever.) Gonzalez isn’t the only top cornerback in negotiations for a new deal. The Seahawks’ Devin Witherspoon could cash in this offseason as well. Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Texans Pro Bowl CB Kamari Lassiter will all be eligible for contract extensions next offseason. Assuming he stays healthy and has another good season, Mitchell will likely be looking to top any deals given to Gonzalez and/or Witherspoon. The better the deals Gonzalez and Witherspoon get, the more leverage Mitchell will have to ask for a commensurate deal. DeJean’s earning power isn’t a true apple-to-apples comparison, as he’ll play a mix of slot corner and safety in 2026, but certainly he’ll be rooting for Gonzalez and Witherspoon to break the bank as well. A lot of corners will soon land monster second contracts.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/lets-about-donovan/\">Let’s Talk About Donovan – Iggles Blitz</a> Jalen Hurts has a good chance to go down as the best QB in Eagles history. His career numbers are about halfway to Donovan McNabb’s numbers, but Hurts is only 27 (about to be 28 in August). He can either catch McNabb or come close if he stays in Philly long enough. Hurts does have the advantage of two Super Bowl appearances and one ring. Plus he played at a high level in those games. As of now McNabb is the best QB in team history. Ron Jaworski had a good run and got the team to its first SB. Randall Cunningham is the most dynamic QB in team history. He finished second in MVP voting in 1988 and 1990. He gave us a lifetime of memories, but struggled in the postseason. Norm Van Brocklin was only in Philly for three seasons, but his teammates swear he is the main reason they won the NFL Championship in 1960. They speak about him with reverence. McNabb had individual and team success. He also did it over the course of a decade.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-observations-jihaad-campbell-nakobe-dean-jalen-hurts-brian-westbrook/743849/\">Roob’s Observations: Can Jihaad Campbell make the Eagles forget Nakobe Dean? – NBCSP</a> THE MOST INTRIGUING STORY OF CAMP: There are a ton of intriguing stories as we head into training camp, a bunch of guys whose every move we’ll all be watching. Can Marcus Epps and Drew Makuba hold down safety or will Howie have to go out and find someone? Will Makai Lemon perform well enough to slide into that WR2 role? Can Jonathan Greenard live up to that massive contract and become the double-digit sack guy the Eagles need? Can Riq Woolen return to his Pro Bowl form and give the Eagles the NFL’s best cornerback group? Will Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens hold up physically after their stem cell treatments in Columbia? But for me, the most compelling storyline is how will Jihaad Campbell manage as a full-time linebacker replacement for Nakobe Dean. Let’s not forget just how good Nakobe was over the last two years. In just 25 games, he piled up 183 tackles, 7.0 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, an interception, two fumble recoveries, 12 quarterback hits and three forced fumbles. The only other players to put up those numbers were Frankie Luvu, one-time Eagle Eric Wilson and current Eagle Zack Baun. Dean was such a playmaker the last couple years and will definitely be missed. But the Eagles did invest a 1st-round pick in Campbell last year, and he did some good things in the 10 games he started, notably that athletic fumble recovery against the Bills, an interception off Baker Mayfield in Tampa and a red-zone forced fumble off Miles Sanders in the opening-day win over the Cowboys. He also had 80 tackles, which is a lot for someone who only played 710 snaps. Vic Fangio was forced by circumstance to play Campbell out of position as an edge rusher for about 150 snaps last year, but Campbell isn’t an edge, he’s an off-ball linebacker, and while he wasn’t all over the field like Dean I thought it was a promising rookie year for a 21-year-old rookie. Out of 64 linebackers who played at least 500 snaps, Campbell’s overall Pro Football Focus grade of 76.2 was 12th-highest, which is awfully good, and his 78.6 coverage grade was 4th-highest. Without the distraction of having to change positions this year, Campbell can just focus on becoming a better linebacker, and I expect he will. He’s a fast, big, tough, athletic player, and I’m looking for a big step forward in Year 2.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analysis/96799/lebron-james-sixers-jaylen-brown-trade-paul-george-joel-embiid-tyrese-maxey\">Philly, you deserve this – Liberty Ballers</a> In 2013, the Sixers brought on Sam Hinkie as general manager. The Daryl Morey protege took a sledgehammer to the roster, hoping to pull the franchise out of NBA purgatory and into perpetual relevancy. You could liken the next decade-plus to getting on a rollercoaster that never stops and is on fire. Sure, there have been thrilling moments, but sometimes, you just really wanted to get off the ride. Now, 13 years later, LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er. You did it, Sixers fans. You trusted the process. It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was downright tortuous at times, but you’re here. Like Andy Dufresne, you crawled through a river of shit and came out clean on the other side.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1123092/nba-power-rankings-for-all-30-teams-after-lebron-76ers\">NBA Power Rankings for all 30 teams updated after LeBron James signs with 76ers – SB Nation</a> LeBron James wasn’t lying when he said he didn’t care about money when assessing his options in NBA free agency. Any team in the league could have landed James for essentially the veteran’s minimum if they could make the case that they gave him the best chance to win a fifth championship. In the end, the Philadelphia 76ers won the LeBron sweepstakes. James is joining a lineup that already includes Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, V.J. Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid. The bench is pretty strong too with Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Labaron Philon, Dominick Barlow, Adem Bona, Justin Edwards, and Ariel Hukporti. I predicted the Sixers were the favorites to sign James last weekend, but it’s still hard to believe it actually happened.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-draft/210808/brendan-sorsby-interest-draft-quarterback\">Cowboys were allegedly very interested in Brendan Sorsby – Blogging The Boys</a> It makes sense for the Cowboys to begin looking for a successor to Dak Prescott. Dak is, after all, the longest-tenured player on the team and he is the longest-tenured starting quarterback in the entire league with respect to the team he plays for (Aaron Rodgers obviously isn’t playing for the Green Bay Packers). Practically speaking, financially more than anything, Prescott is at least going to be quarterbacking the Cowboys through the 2027 season and looking at future options is the responsible thing to do. On the subject of 2027, the draft class that Sorsby is a part of is expected to be particularly deep at quarterback in a way that recent classes haven’t been. The top of it may feature Texas’ Arch Manning, but there will be options all the way through. Perhaps we can consider this a sign that Dallas is going to seriously consider drafting a quarterback next year. Maybe it will wind up being Sorsby. Who knows. What do you think?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-roster/425779/training-camp-battle-cornerback-mike-sainristil-rasul-douglas\">Washington Commanders Camp Battles: Mike Sainristil vs. Rasul Douglas – Hogs Haven</a> The cornerback spot opposite Trey Amos is still an unknown heading into Commanders training camp, as new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has made no clear declarations of his intentions. Mike Sainristil and Amik Robertson profile similarly on the inside, but neither has Rasul Douglas’s length and experience on the boundary. Amos’ latest injury update, directly from the corner himself, indicates he will be fully healthy for the start of training camp, but the team put him on the active/PUP list on Saturday. Washington’s staff is typically slow to reinsert players who have previously missed time due to injury, preferring instead to allow the player to ramp up.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165678/training-camp-53-man-roster-projection-locks-bubble-players-longshots\">NY Giants training camp 53-man roster projection: Locks, bubble players, longshots – Big Blue View</a> Wide receiver. Locks (5) — Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields. Bubble players (4) — Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios, Isaiah Hodgins. Long shots (5) — Dalen Cambre, Ryan Miller, Jalin Hyatt, Xavier Gipson, Beaux Collins. The Giants got good news when it was reported that Nabers would avoid the PUP list. That doesn’t guarantee that he will be ready Week 1, or that he will be the Nabers of 2024 right away, but it was a positive development. The sixth, and seventh spots at wide receiver, if the Giants keep that many, are wide open. Beckham could get a spot if he makes it through training camp healthy and can practice consistently, but that remains to be seen. If the Giants feel they need special teams contributions from that roster spot, someone like Berrios, Cambre, or Miller could win it.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2027/story/_/id/49351347/2027-nfl-draft-hype-good-class-historic-quarterbacks-receivers-edge-rushers\">Will the 2027 NFL draft class live up to the hype? – ESPN</a> Is the hype around the 2027 draft class justified? “Next year’s class is loaded.” We hear this cliché every year. But in speaking with scouts and executives this summer, I noticed more excitement than normal, and the upcoming 2027 class might actually live up to that standard-issue statement. The hype is indeed real, and this class is loaded with potential at several premium positions. Many evaluators are particularly excited about the quarterback class; I’ve heard the word “potential” a lot. Texas’ Arch Manning and Oregon’s Dante Moore should be top-five picks, but teams could have many early-round options. If you need an offensive playmaker, keep an eye on wide receivers Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) and Cam Coleman (Texas). They look like top-10 guys, and Smith could be one of the best college WRs we’ve seen in decades. People around the NFL are also excited about this defensive class, which should include some top-level potential cornerstone players. 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Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785101782;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. 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The New England Patriots opened a 91-man spot on Sunday by placing wide receiver Jeremiah Webb on injured reserve. Barring an injury settlement at a later date, the transaction ends the sophomore’s campaign just two practices […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2974:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Jeremiah Webb (29) runs after making a catch at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nAfter one last unsigned draft pick agreed to terms at Gillette Stadium, another roster move loomed to make room.\n\nThe New England Patriots opened a 91-man spot on Sunday by <a href=\"https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-second-round-draft-pick-gabe-jacas-place-wr-jeremiah-webb-on-injured-reserve\">placing</a> wide receiver Jeremiah Webb on injured reserve. Barring an injury settlement at a later date, the transaction ends the sophomore’s campaign just two practices into training camp.\n\nWebb, 25, entered the NFL as part of New England’s 2025 undrafted class. After catching six passes for 80 yards and one touchdown during his rookie preseason, the 5-foot-11, 198-pound wideout and returner was waived at the 53-man roster deadline last August. He went through the league wire unclaimed and proceeded to join the organization’s practice squad at its formation.\n\nFrom there, Webb served as an inactive <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/118670/patriots-elevate-jeremiah-webb-leonard-taylor-iii-practice-squad-nfl-wild-card-playoffs-chargers\">standard elevation</a> for January’s wild card versus the Los Angeles Chargers and reached a <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/121960/patriots-sign-11-from-super-bowl-practice-squad-futures-contracts-leonard-taylor-iii\">futures contract</a> following Super Bowl LX. The former transfer from South Dakota to South Alabama now no longer counts against the club’s active limit.\n\nIn a precursor on Sunday, the Patriots announced the signing of outside linebacker Gabe Jacas, the No. 55 overall pick in the 2026 class, to his <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131665/gabe-jacas-signs-rookie-contract\">four-year, $8.6 million</a> rookie contract. Yet to practice, the Illinois product has since been moved to the active/non-football injury list <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131557/brenden-schooler-injury-list-training-camp\">alongside</a> running back Terrell Jennings and special teams captain Brenden Schooler.\n\nAll three on the NFI list are eligible to begin practicing at any point during training camp. The same holds true for tight end C.J. Dippre and veteran edge Harold Landry III, who currently reside on New England’s <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131349/injury-update-pup-nfi-harold-landry-training-camp\">physically unable to perform</a>.\n\nThe team will hold a walkthrough at 10 a.m. ET on Monday.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785099946;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Injuries\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:27:\"New England Patriots Roster\";i:3;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2025;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c414d314de9f566e33c64cbafa4b1459\";s:5:\"title\";s:93:\"Seattle Seahawks 2026 training camp preview: Which UDFAs have the best shot to make the team?\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170959/seattle-seahawks-2026-training-camp-preview-which-udfas-have-best-shot-make-roster\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"The Seattle Seahawks begin training camp on Saturday with the first of 10 publicly held practices. One of the most consistent aspects of John Schneider’s tenure as general manager is his ability to find rookie undrafted free agent gems. Jake Bobo, George Holani, and Patrick O’Connell are among the UDFAs Seattle signed right away, while […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5779:\"\n\n\n \n RENTON, WASHINGTON - JUNE 11: Lance Mason #42 of the Seattle Seahawks runs into a block during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 11, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Seattle Seahawks begin training camp on Saturday with the first of 10 publicly held practices. One of the most consistent aspects of John Schneider’s tenure as general manager is his ability to find rookie undrafted free agent gems. Jake Bobo, George Holani, and Patrick O’Connell are among the UDFAs Seattle signed right away, while Drake Thomas and Jalen Sundell eventually made their way to the Seahawks roster as rookies after their original teams let them go.\n\nWith Seattle maintaining the bulk of its roster and drafting more players than expected, the UDFA class for 2026 was much smaller than usual. <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/167503/nfl-news-seattle-seahawks-confirm-7-undrafted-free-agent-signings\">Only four of the seven initial UDFA signings are still on the team</a>, while they added a couple more later on in the offseason. \n\nHere’s a quick rundown of the UDFA rookies as of July 26, so as to account for any signings made after this article goes live.\n\nAidan Hubbard, EDGE\n\nThe former Northwestern star not getting drafted was a bit of a surprise, especially with 13.5 sacks over his final two seasons on an otherwise mediocre (at best) power conference school. Hubbard won’t amaze with blinding speed but he has a quick first step and has shown effectiveness defending the run. \n\nHubbard’s guaranteed money is $267,500, which is the highest of any Seahawks UDFA by far, and maybe speaks to their interest in having him compete for what is effectively the fifth EDGE spot behind Derick Hall, Uchenna Nwosu, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Dante Fowler Jr. Hubbard’s competition figures to be Jared Ivey (or maybe not, given Ivey’s huge frame for the position could lead to a switch or versatility along the line), Connor O’Toole, fellow UDFA rookie Marvin Jones Jr, and Jamie Sheriff.\n\nI think Hubbard has a very real chance to crack the 53-man roster.\n\nUso Seumalo, Nose Tackle\n\nThe big fella from Kansas State is 330 pounds and may be a fun preseason watch. Nose tackle is not a glamorous position and therefore not one where the box score is valuable. You won’t see high sack totals, tackle numbers, or anything of that sort in the traditional stats. For nose tackles, it’s about taking on/creating double teams, clogging running lanes, disrupting the pocket so that there’s interior pressure, etc.\n\nThe only true nose tackle on last year’s roster was Brandon Pili. Jarran Reed and Byron Murphy have had snaps at 0-technique but neither of them is a traditional nose. The problem for Seumalo is less of Pili and more of a numbers game. When Pili was on the roster, he averaged about 11 snaps per game in 13 regular season appearances. He was inactive for the Super Bowl and in two of the final three regular season games.\n\nAs much as Mike Macdonald values big bodies, there’s no guarantee either Seumalo or Pili is on the active roster for 2026. However, they kept a few guys on the practice squad (Pili included before he was promoted), so it’s a matter of whether or not the Seahawks want to dedicate a spot to a true nose again. I think they will, so Seumalo has a shot. Watch out for Bubba Thomas and J.R. Singleton as other possibilities after their PS stints last year.\n\n\n\nMarvin Jones Jr, EDGE\n\nJones is very much traits over production. He went from Georgia to Florida State to Oklahoma and had eight total sacks. Jones has an 81-inch wingspan and has an interesting athletic profile. Much like Hubbard, his positioning on the squad is whether or not he can snag that fifth EDGE spot. I’m less bullish on his prospects compared to Hubbard.\n\nLance Mason, Tight End\n\nMason comes to the Seahawks from Wisconsin, where he caught 30 receptions for 398 yards and four touchdowns on an otherwise horrific offense that managed the rarity of shutout home losses in consecutive weeks. He’s probably got more upside as a receiving tight end than Nick Kallerup, but that’s about the only feasible chance he has to make the roster, particularly with Nick Vannett now added to the fold. Seattle has a mix of veterans and young talent at the top of the depth chart that put Mason in a spot where the practice squad is the realistic goal.\n\nRashad Rochelle, Wide Receiver\n\nNot to be mean or sound crude, but Rochelle is almost certainly not making this roster as a wide receiver. There are too many people to contend against and Seattle’s top five is set in stone, so Rochelle’s pathway is exclusively through his deep kick and punt return experience from his days at Indiana State.\n\n\n\nHubbard and Seumalo have the best opportunities to be the UDFA stars, whereas I believe everyone else is a long shot to no shot.\n\nMyself and fellow Field Gulls staff writer and The Hawks Eye host, Bryce Coutts, talk a bit more about the UDFAs in the timestamped video below! 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The team announced on Sunday that Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, and Tyler Conklin will start on the PUP list. It’s worth noting that all three players are free to come off the PUP […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2564:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31), left, and safety Brian Branch (32) walk off the field after practice during mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Detroit Lions have placed three players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of the start of training camp. The team announced on Sunday that Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, and Tyler Conklin will start on the PUP list. \n\nIt’s worth noting that all three players are free to come off the PUP list at any time, and it’s quite common for players to be taken off within days of the start of training camp. However, if the players remain on the PUP list throughout training camp and through roster cutdowns, they move to the reserve/PUP list and must miss at least the first four games of the season.\n\nBranch is likely to stay on the list for some time. He suffered a torn Achilles at the start of December, and coach Dan Campbell did not sound optimistic about his chances to return to the field at any point in training camp.\n\n“Uh, I don’t know. I mean, I guess there’s always a chance,” Campbell said.\n\nWhile Branch was expected to start on PUP, the same can’t be said for Joseph. The other Lions starting safety <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167612/detroit-kerby-joseph-injury-update-optimistic-training-camp-pup-list\">teased earlier this weekend that he may avoid the PUP list</a>, tweeting, ‘“How much yall wanna bet im not on there.” \n\nJoseph has been dealing with a knee injury that caused him to miss the last 11 games last season. 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Tight end Tyler Conklin is also on the list as the team nears their first practices of the summer. Branch tore his Achilles last December and head coach Dan Campbell said in June that he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dan-campbell-no-setbacks-for-brian-branch-but-no-timetable-for-return-either\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has not had any setbacks</a> in his recovery. Campbell declined to set a target date for his return to action, however. Joseph missed 11 games with a knee injury in 2025. 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Brissett is now set to make a base salary of $15.5 million, which better reflects his standing as the team\'s likely No. 1 quarterback to open the 2026 season. Head coach Mike LaFleur did not commit to Brissett serving in that role, but he said he will be working with the starters when the team holds its first padded practice of the summer on Tuesday. LaFleur also said that he\'s happy to eliminate a reason to think or talk about anything other than football. \"It hasn\'t been <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/news/jacoby-brissett-cardinals-work-out-new-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a distraction by any means</a>,\" LaFleur said, via the team\'s website. \"We have very much mature and professional players. We have a mature roster. Never thought it was ever a distraction but it\'s one less thing we have to talk about, or that they have to read about. 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Jeudy has responded to the viral clip.First, it\'s important to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2081397060884930796?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch the video</a>. There\'s a skip. After the question appears on the screen regarding his choice at the position, the image jumps. After the edit, Jeudy flashes four fingers, which is being interpreted as Jeudy wanting Deshaun Watson to get the job over Shedeur Sanders.Here\'s what Jeudy had to say, on Twitter: \"I <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/jerryjeudy/status/2081462361802572248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">don’t speak on decisions</a> that aren’t mine to make. I support my teammates/Brothers, I do my job, and control what I can control. Let’s stop creating narrative that aren’t there for likes and clicks. I bet this won’t go viral because it’s too positive/real for y’all.\"Again, the video isn\'t reliable. It skips before Jeudy holds up four fingers. 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Granted, part of that is influenced by the fact that this is the dead period for NFL news, so our minds cling on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5529:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 14: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on from the sideline prior to an NFC Wild Card Playoff football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn what has been an exceptionally newsworthy offseason for the Los Angeles Rams, the specter of an Aaron Donald return to the royal and sol is the biggest story of the year.\n\nGranted, part of that is influenced by the fact that this is the dead period for NFL news, so our minds cling on to the few stories that do exist and turn them into headline news consistently since there’s nothing else going on in the football world until the whole league reports for training camp.\n\nBut in a spring and summer that has featured a trade for an All-Pro cornerback, a trade for the reigning defensive player of the year and drafting Matthew Stafford’s expected successor in the first round, Donald and his will-he, won’t-he saga still has a chokehold on the league.\n\nIf he returns to the Rams, it takes the best roster in the league to yet another level. After all, he is one of the best defensive players in NFL history and he’s still young enough that you’re not worried about his body breaking down like you would be when someone like Philip Rivers reemerged from retirement for the end of the 2025 season in Indianapolis. It would be a major boon for that Rams defense.\n\n\nFormer Rams DT Aaron Donald is going through a \"very strict, regimented process\" to decide whether he wants to unretire this season, Rams head coach Sean McVay said. And if Donald does decide he wants to play, McVay said, \"we are going to try to be able to make that happen.\"…— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNNFL/status/2081116267981734045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nThey shouldn’t need him to be one of the best defensive fronts in football, however. In fact, the expectation should be that this is one of the most fearsome units in the sport whether Donald suits up or not.\n\nTake a look at the talent across the Rams’ front seven. There aren’t many teams in the NFL that have even remotely as much talent and production as this group does. Myles Garrett is currently the best defensive player in the league, at least among front-seven players, and we’ve spent tons of time this offseason <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/141280/opportunity-abounds-for-byron-young-after-the-myles-garrett-trade\">discussing how much he’ll help Byron Young</a> (and how high of a floor Young already has).\n\nOn the line, you start with Kobie Turner, easily one of the best players in the game without a Pro Bowl honor over the last three years. Braden Fiske is healthy and almost certainly hasn’t hit his ceiling yet. And anchoring the middle is the perennially underrated Poona Ford, who’s as good of a run stopper at nose tackle as there is in professional football. Just based on names and reputations alone, that’s a fantastic group.\n\nThe production backs up the reputations, too. Last season, the Rams ranked fifth in the NFL in pressure rate (per NFL Pro/Next Gen Stats) and eighth in Pass Rush Win Rate (per ESPN). They did that despite ranking 24th in average get-off time, defined as the average amount of time it takes to get over the line of scrimmage. Who finished first? The Cleveland Browns, led by the Who finished first among qualified defensive linemen in average get-off? Myles Garrett.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#49ers</a> GM John Lynch says he shared a John Wooden quote with Kyle Shanahan this offseason: “Don’t lose sleep worrying about your competition. 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Are you targeting the early & mid round QBs at value or waiting this year? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Calo_FF\"> /u/Calo_FF </a> <a href=\"https://open.substack.com/pub/calofootball/p/2026-qb-rankings-updated-dynasty?r=5proiw&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v7e3bw/is_there_even_an_elite_qb_advantage_in_2026_im/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785095388;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:6:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3163;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Jared Goff\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7523;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Trevor Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8183;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Brock Purdy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2032;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1623be74d71308a33e6f4c4c313fca57\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Report: Signing with Washington \"intriguing\" to Stefon Diggs\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-signing-with-washington-intriguing-to-stefon-diggs\";s:11:\"description\";s:185:\"A recent report indicated five teams have been keeping tabs on free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs heading into free agency and there\'s now word of a team that has caught Diggs\'s eye.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2799:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"259926\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_wrimpact_260728\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos\",\"title\": \"Which WR on a new team will have biggest impact?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/jaylen-waddle-headlines-wrs-on-new-teams-that-could-have-biggest-impact\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-28T12:55:32Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n A recent report <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-at-least-five-teams-have-checked-in-on-stefon-diggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indicated five teams</a> have been keeping tabs on free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs heading into free agency and there\'s now word of a team that has caught Diggs\'s eye. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the prospect of joining the Commanders is \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2081391424126275843?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intriguing</a>\" to the veteran wideout. The presence of quarterback Jayden Daniels is a major part of the draw for Diggs, who grew up outside Washington in Maryland and attended college at the University of Maryland.There\'s no word if the Commanders share the interest, but they have been linked to a possible move for Brandon Aiyuk throughout the offseason. That\'s unlikely to happen as long as Aiyuk remains on the 49ers\' <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-lynch-on-brandon-aiyuk-were-focused-on-players-that-are-here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reserve list</a>, however, and Diggs is another option to upgrade the No. 2 receiver spot alongside Terry McLaurin in their offense. 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Bosa tore his ACL in Week 3 of the 2025 season, but left tackle Trent Williams said on Sunday that one wouldn\'t know that from watching him on the field. \"I see him every day, I can’t tell he had an injury and came back from anything,\" Williams said, via Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. \"Most people with an injury that catastrophic, you can see it with something, like with atrophy in leg. Bosa looks better than he did <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/CamInman/status/2081458732693946424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">before he got hurt</a>.”It\'s the third time that Bosa has recovered from a torn ACL — he tore his right one for the second time last season — and that experience likely helped him with his approach to this round of rehab. 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In place of the reigning Defensive Player of the Year will be Jared Verse, who, while not on the same level as Garrett, is no slouch, as he has posted 99 pressures since entering the league as a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5380:\"\n\n\n \n Cleveland Browns Jared Verse (8) runs a drill as teammates defensive end Julian Okwara, Khordae Sydnor, Alex Wright and Adin Huntington look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. | Mike Cardew / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns will begin the post-Myles Garrett era this week when veterans report for training camp.\n\nIn place of the reigning Defensive Player of the Year will be Jared Verse, who, while not on the same level as Garrett, is no slouch, as he has posted 99 pressures since entering the league as a first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.\n\nVerse does not have to do it alone, of course, as the Browns are banking on Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire to step up and be more than support players while Verse does all the heavy lifting. \n\nWright, for one, is <a href=\"https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/looking-at-the-browns-defensive-line-ahead-of-the-2026-season-position-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not shying away from the challenge as he explained during Organized Team Activities in June</a>:\n\n\n“Somebody gotta take control, like somebody has to take charge. So, just trying to step into that role. It just don’t have to be me; it could be all of us. But I’m taking on that ownership; just because (Myles is) gone, that doesn’t mean the standard that he set since he’s been here, since he was a rookie, is going to change. We are all still going to work and be a top defense; we’re still going to just work our butts off.”\n\n\nThat is all very exciting, but general manager Andrew Berry did try to add another edge rusher as the club originally agreed to a deal with free agent A.J. Epenesa, only to see him fail the team’s physical and eventually sign with the Philadelphia Eagles. \n\nBerry is reportedly still on the hunt, <a href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/07/quinshon-judkins-is-full-go-for-camp-and-harold-fannin-jr-is-back-denzel-ward-is-here-to-stay-browns-insider.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot</a>:\n\n\nThe Browns are still in the market for a veteran defensive end to add to the rotation and make up for the loss of former Bills edge rusher A.J. Epenesa, who failed their physical before signing with the Eagles. Ideally, the Browns would like to have one in place before the start of camp, but they might have to wait a bit to find their man.\n\n\nThe problem is, the list of available players has some familiar names on it, but they are not necessarily all that exciting. Some of the options include:\n\n\nJoey Bosa, who had five sacks, five forced fumbles, and 42 quarterback pressures last season with the Buffalo Bills. At this stage in his career, he is nothing more than a situational rusher, but that could fit what Cleveland is looking for.\n\n\n\nJadeveon Clowney, who was with the Browns in 2021 and 2022. Since then, Clowney has been one-and-done with the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Dallas Cowboys. He was productive last season with the Cowboys in posting 8.5 sacks and 32 quarterback pressures, and could fit as a rotational pass rusher in Cleveland.\n\n\n\nHaason Reddick, who has trended downward in each of the past two seasons after a four-year stretch that saw him average 12.5 sacks a season. He was with the New York Jets in 2024 along with new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg (the Jets linebackers coach), so the familiarity could be a potential asset. \n\n\n\nKyle Van Noy, who spent the past three seasons in Baltimore, so he is familiar with the teams in the AFC North. His production fell off last season, but he is dependable, having played at least 13 games every season since 2017, which is always a nice bonus.\n\n\nThose are just a few of the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-101-nfl-free-agents-of-2026-who-are-the-best-players-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">names that reside on the various lists of available free agents</a>. How much interest the Browns would have in any of them is unknown, as is whether or not any of them would want to play in Cleveland in what could be another long season. \n\nBerry could also be waiting to see how undrafted free agents Tyreak Sapp or Logan Fano look during the preseason before making a move. If one or both flash enough for the coaching staff, then perhaps Berry does not make a move for an aging player on a one-year deal.\n\nBut the Browns signaled earlier this summer that they are looking for another rotational player at defensive end, so even if one of these veterans is not an option, Berry may still have a move to make before the season opens on September 13 in Jacksonville.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think, Browns fans? Are you content with the current group of defensive ends? Or do you want the Browns to bring in another option? 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The first overall pick will continue to learn head coach Klint Kubiak\'s offense while, per a recent report, getting <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/raiders-are-expected-to-sprinkle-first-team-reps-for-quarterback-fernando-mendoza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a sprinkling of work</a> with the first team. Kirk Cousins is expected to get the rest of the work with the starters and one of the storylines of Raiders camp will be whether the rookie can push past the veteran to become the team\'s starter. During <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/fernando-mendoza-enters-first-training-camp-ready-to-learn-listen-and-lean-into-the-grind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an appearance</a> on the team\'s Upon Further Review podcast, Mendoza cast that competition as a cooperative effort by saying that they will \"be competing with each other, not competing against each other\" over the coming weeks. \"Competing with each other [is] pushing each other to be the best quarterback we can possibly be for the Las Vegas Raiders, and to enable [us] to then win as many games as possible,\" Mendoza said. \"Against [is] withholding information, wishing maybe not the best intent on somebody.\"The team\'s upcoming practices will show how open the competition for the top job in Las Vegas will be this summer and Mendoza will have to make the most of his time as a backup if that is how things play out to start his career. 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Brissett will now be paid like a starter for the 2026 season and has a chance to go from lowest paid starter to slightly not lowest paid starter with incentives.\";s:7:\"content\";s:1196:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe most embarrassing holdout/hold-in is over, as the Arizona Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett have agreed on a new contract for the 2026 season.\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/AZCardinals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZCardinals</a> and veteran QB Jacoby Brissett have reached a deal to increase his compensation for 2026, as its new one year worth $15.5M with a chance to get $21M. AZ’s starter is now locked, already having begun practicing. <a href=\"https://t.co/LwnQqqupIX\">pic.twitter.com/LwnQqqupIX</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2081449549621518734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nBrissett will now be paid like a starter for the 2026 season and has a chance to go from lowest paid starter to slightly not lowest paid starter with incentives.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785093367;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2038;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ab33a45d184e095eede348be06446d6d\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"PFF QB Annual: Can Matthew Stafford replicate MVP season?\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/144440/rams-matthew-stafford-mvp-odds\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"Pro Football Focus (PFF) released its 2026 QB Annual. It’s a deep dive into all things analytics surrounding quarterback performance last season and over their careers. There were some important takeaways for Matthew Stafford in terms of changes that elevated his game en route to the MVP award in 2025. The question moving forward is […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5114:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, CA - JANUARY 25: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to the sidelines during warm ups before the NFC championship game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 in Seattle, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) \n\nPro Football Focus (PFF) <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/qb-annual#qb=4924&season=2025\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/qb-annual#qb=4924&season=2025\">released its 2026 QB Annual</a>. It’s a deep dive into all things analytics surrounding quarterback performance last season and over their careers.\n\nThere were some important takeaways for Matthew Stafford in terms of changes that elevated his game en route to the MVP award in 2025. The question moving forward is which pieces are sustainable and which may be primed for regression.\n\nLet’s dive into the annual and put its predictive powers to good use.\n\nA new scheme wrinkle\n\nWith the Rams deploying heavier personnel and addition tight ends more often last season, Stafford moved from a heavily shotgun quarterback to playing under center more often than anyone. In some ways this is a scheme change that sent the NFL back to the early 2000’s. It is truly the best way to marry the run and pass games, and we often saw tight ends and receivers disguised as blockers only to leak out into routes. It’s the latest and most impressive wrinkle from Sean McVay and it worked to great effect for Stafford.\n\nStafford was the quarterback most often under center on a percentage basis and the least often in the shotgun according to PFF:\n\nAnd the Rams went to this well often because it worked. Stafford’s PFF passing grade was better under center than in the shotgun. He’s one of the best processors left in the league, and he’s a quarterback of an era gone by. It makes sense how he’d excel in this facet while other quarterbacks don’t have the same depth of background.\n\nTurnovers are primed for regression\n\nThe path to winning MVP honors in the NFL is narrow. It takes only one bad game for the media to jump on board and derail a campaign. Stafford was able to stay the course and stave off the bad game.\n\nIt also took a little luck for that to happen.\n\nAccording to PFF’s interception modeling, Stafford threw nearly seven fewer interceptions than expected. Two of these came from turnover-worthy plays (likely dropped interceptions, etc.) and 4.5 were purely good fortune through non-turnover-worthy throws where nothing went wrong (receivers batting well-thrown balls to defenders, etc.).\n\nWhile Stafford finished with single-digit interceptions with nine, he really should have been closer to 16 when all said and done. Additionally, opposing defenders dropped nine of Stafford’s would-be interceptions. This is additional “luck” that is not captured in the model. \n\nAppearances matter in MVP campaigns. Sometimes the stars need to align. They did for Stafford in 2025. That could all change in 2026 at no fault to the quarterback. This is an area where Stafford is due for regression.\n\nPerfectly accurate often, but not always consistent\n\nStafford’ accuracy is a topic I have written about often. The analytics surrounding his performance in this area can be head-scratching.\n\nThe QB Annual nails the strange juxtaposition. Stafford throws perfectly aimed passes as often as any other quarterback. He also misses throws at a rate that puts him towards the bottom of the NFL.\n\nWhile the Rams had one of the most explosive passing games in the league last year, they weren’t always efficient. Davante Adams received a very high volume of targets but on average caught just one of every two passes. LA is leaving a lot of meat on the bone. This is an area where they fortunes have potential to improve into the new year.\n\nIn summary\n\nThere are areas where we could likely see Stafford regress in 2026 only because of statistical probabilities. In the same vein, there are certainly areas where the Rams offense can take a notable step forward.\n\nThe under center passing game is something McVay should expand on as Los Angeles continues to embrace heavier personnel packages. This is something Stafford uniquely does well and he’s the engine that makes the machine go.\n\nBut Stafford could easily play just as well as he did last year only for his numbers and interception totals to be worse in 2026. 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Head coach Mike Vrabel, however, has stood by his current group when asked about the position both this spring and at the start of training camp. One of those players, veteran Dre’Mont Jones, agrees. “I think we’re an underrated group, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2742:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - May 27: New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel works with linebacker Dre\'Mont Jones on May 27, 2026. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nTo many, the New England Patriots’ edge group carries the most questions on the roster.\n\nHead coach Mike Vrabel, however, has stood by his current group when asked about the position both this spring and at the start of training camp. \n\nOne of those players, veteran Dre’Mont Jones, agrees.\n\n“I think we’re an underrated group, and the world’s going to see how good we can be,” he said.\n\nJones was signed to a three-year, $39.5 million contract on the first day of free agency to bolster the Patriots’ pass rush and run defense along the edge. \n\nComing off of a career season that included seven sacks, the 29-year old will join Harold Landry III atop the depth chart once the veteran is activated off the PUP list. Behind them, however, is young group that is led by Elijah Ponder, Bradyn Swinson, and second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas, who officially signed his rookie contract on Sunday.\n\nOne of those young edge rushers emerging would be a welcome development for the Patriots this summer. And through his early time with Ponder and Swinson, Jones believes both have the potential to make that leap.\n\n“Elijah, he can be the truth… He’s going to be a helluva player. I think Pats Nation got a steal,” Jones said. “Swinson, he can be a killer in this league. \n\n“How they work and how talented they are. They are a smart young couple of players who understand the game. 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That should change once the pads come on, something veteran safety Kevin Byard is eager to see.\n\n“When the pads come on days into training camp, I expect those guys to start making a lot more plays,” he said. “But defense, we’ve been having a lot of fun the first couple days.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785092612;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:31:\"New England Patriots First Read\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8359;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Marcus Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2040;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"52e6a4b02235f5900b03aaf2f26e39a5\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Quarterback\";s:4:\"link\";s:177:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119098/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-quarterback-caleb-williams-miller-moss-tyson-bagent-case-keenum\";s:11:\"description\";s:309:\"There’s zero drama in the Chicago Bears quarterback room this season, which is exactly what we want. Last year, head coach Ben Johnson showed us how he wants his QB room to shape up, and with all three players back, it’ll be business as usual. Roster Locks Caleb Williams is on the cusp of something […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6894:\"\n\n\n \n SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Caleb Williams #13 congratulates Miller Moss #7 of the USC Trojans after defeating the Louisville Cardinals 42-28 in the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on December 27, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere’s zero drama in the Chicago Bears quarterback room this season, which is exactly what we want. Last year, head coach Ben Johnson showed us how he wants his QB room to shape up, and with all three players back, it’ll be business as usual.\n\nRoster Locks\n\nCaleb Williams is on the cusp of something special. Most of our fans feel it. Fans of the Vikings, Lions, and especially the Packers feel it, which is why they spend so much time online talking about him. The NFL feels it, which is why he’s been one of their most marketed players. And his peers feel it, which is why he was <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119441/chicago-bears-caleb-williams-nfl-top-100-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119441/chicago-bears-caleb-williams-nfl-top-100-2026\">voted number 51</a> of the Top 100 Players list. \n\nHe was so good in 2025, while still having so much more room to grow. And that’s not lost on him. \n\n“There’s so much to unlock,” he said <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/ascending-star-caleb-williams-far-from-satisfied\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/ascending-star-caleb-williams-far-from-satisfied\">via</a> the team site, “there’s so much to get better at, there’s so much left of ball for me and us and accolades that we’ll have as a team.”\n\nHe’s paired with a like-minded head coach in Ben Johnson, and their parallel drive for greatness is exactly what you want from the QB/head coach relationship. \n\nHis backup is Tyson Bagent, and I’m so glad the silliness around him has died down, because he’s a good football player. He hasn’t taken a meaningful rep since his rookie year, but the quality tape he put together during each preseason, plus the coaching he’s received from Ben and the Bears’ offensive staff, could land him an even bigger payday (he inked a 2-year, $10 million deal last year) when he’s a free agent in 2028.\n\nJohnson bringing in Case Keenum to be a veteran presence in the room paid dividends. \n\nIn January, during the week the Bears were preparing to play the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs, Ben spoke about what Keenum meant to their 2026 season. \n\nFrom <a href=\"https://x.com/NicholasMoreano/status/2012324063062987113\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/NicholasMoreano/status/2012324063062987113\">Nicholas Moreano’s social media</a>.\n\n\n“He’s been an integral part of what we’ve done. He’s been tremendous in terms of Caleb’s growth. That was really the thought process of bringing him in, a guy with skins on the wall. He’s played in big games himself at a high level. He’s won big games. He’s lost big games. His experience has been something that all these young players can really lean into, particularly in weeks like this, where you come off an emotional win and yet you’ve got to turn your sights onto the next page pretty quickly.\n\n\n\nThe vision we had bringing him in, it’s been pretty incredible. I give Ryan (Poles) a lot of credit for that. As we’re talking about, in the springtime, how do we best help our young quarterback grow and develop? Case’s name came up pretty quickly in that process, and it’s just been a phenomenal fit. I know if he ever needed to play, I know he could still play at a high level too. We see that every day at practice as well.”\n\n\nThis is a strong quarterback room, and one analyst recently ranked Chicago’s backup situation the sixth-best in the NFL. \n\n“While he’s seen minimal work over the last couple of seasons, Bagent was solid in a four-game stretch as the starter in 2023,” wrote <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-backup-quarterback-rankings-2026-super-bowl/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-backup-quarterback-rankings-2026-super-bowl/\">CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan</a> a couple of days ago. “He led Chicago to a 2-2 record while completing 65.1% of his passes, totaling four touchdowns (three passing and one rushing) and five interceptions. Along with Bagent, the Bears have Case Keenum, who has over a decade of league experience, including 66 regular-season starts. His best season game in 2017 when he went 11-3 as the starter for Minnesota in the regular season and helped them advance to the NFC Championship after the Minneapolis Miracle. His most recent starts came back over two weeks in 2023 as a member of the Texans. He completed 64.2% of his passes, but had just one passing touchdown to three interceptions. While Bagent would be the first man up after Williams, having Keenum as a third option isn’t too shabby, given his experience.\n\nA Good Bet To Make It\n\nSee above…\n\nRoster Bubble/Practice Squad\n\nIf the Bears carry three on the active roster, that leaves little room for a fourth on the practice squad. However, with Keenum being 38 years old, maybe UDFA Miller Moss catches Ben Johnson’s eye, and they decide his upside is worth sticking around. \n\n“His tape popped off,” Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor said about Moss <a href=\"https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/how-miller-moss-future-chicago-bears-qb-room\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/how-miller-moss-future-chicago-bears-qb-room\">via FOX32</a>. “This is a player that can play on time, that can be an accurate passer, that can win from the pocket, and has enough ability to move around when need be. You just saw a poise. You see an experienced guy that played a lot of football. 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Brissett was thrust into the starting role during the regular season. He entered 2026 as the default QB1.And so he needed to be paid that way.Ian Rapoport of ESPN reports that Brissett will have <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2081449549621518734?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">base compensation of $15.5 million</a>, with a chance to make $21 million.Even with the upside, it\'s the low end of the veteran starter scale. But it\'s much more than the $6.5 million APY under his prior deal.Brissett didn\'t hold out of training camp, but he hadn\'t been participating in 11-on-11 drills. 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For <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane, it doesn’t come with guarantees.\n\nAs Delane works through his first training camp in Kansas City, the first-round pick is focused on finding the balance between the aggressive style that helped get him drafted and the discipline required at the NFL level.\n\nHead coach Andy Reid has already addressed that aggression, noting that there are times when the rookie may need to dial it back during practice. He implied it had something to do with the shoulder injury that has him donning a yellow, non-contact jersey to begin camp.\n\nWhen asked about Reid’s comments and whether there is a happy medium, Delane acknowledged that adjustment won’t necessarily come naturally.\n\n“That’s something that’s gonna be hard for me to turn down — my aggression,” Delane said. “Obviously you got to be smart.”\n\nPart of that is understanding that training camp is about preparing teammates for the season, not treating every rep like a Sunday afternoon.\n\n“It’s the NFL,” Delane added. “You got to protect your teammates. That’s the most important thing.”\n\nFor Delane, learning when to unleash that physicality is simply another part of his transition to the league.\n\nAnd there is plenty he still wants to learn.\n\nAsked what defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and defensive backs coach Dave Merritt have taught him so far, Delane summarized their message in two words.\n\n“Chasing perfection,” he said.\n\n\nDay 2 of “pre-camp” practices in St. Joe. <a href=\"https://t.co/BQAsCjyxpT\">pic.twitter.com/BQAsCjyxpT</a>— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2081381438415360261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\n“You may not always get it, but I’m trying to get the closest thing to it. There’s little room for error, so [I’m] trying to be the best I could be.”\n\nThat pursuit also shapes how Delane responds when things don’t go his way.\n\nHis first training camp practice wasn’t perfect. Delane didn’t expect it to be.\n\n“First day is always ups and downs,” he said.\n\nRather than becoming frustrated by a lost rep, Delane sees it as information he can use.\n\n“I’m a guy, you know, [when] I lose reps, I don’t do good or whatever, it motivates me to get better,” Delane explained. “That just means I got more room to grow.”\n\nThere is even part of him that welcomes those moments.\n\n“I almost get excited about those things,” he said, “but at the same time, don’t let the same mistakes keep happening.”\n\nThat mentality fits with something Spagnuolo noticed about Delane long before the Chiefs drafted him.\n\nAfter playing at Virginia Tech, Delane chose to transfer to LSU rather than enter the NFL Draft, giving himself an opportunity to compete in the SEC before making the jump to the league.\n\nSpagnuolo recently pointed to that decision as something that impressed him during Kansas City’s evaluation.\n\nAsked why he chose that path, Delane’s explanation was simple.\n\n“I run to competition,” he said.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> 1st round pick Mansoor Delane says he\'s \"chasing perfection\" despite being a rookie. He\'ll wear a yellow no-contact jersey for the time being as he recovers from a shoulder injury during OTAs. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/KSHB41?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KSHB41</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/CPS4s434yi\">pic.twitter.com/CPS4s434yi</a>— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/MattFosterTV/status/2081175778272616739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nDelane believed there was still something left for him to prove before turning professional.\n\n“I felt like I had more on the table, more on the plate,” he said. “So I just wanted to finish that off.”\n\nThat desire for competition hasn’t changed now that he’s in Kansas City.\n\n“I’m excited to go against the best every day in practice,” Delane said. “That makes me better.”\n\nDelane’s attention is on the preparation required to eventually make Sundays feel easy. He’s not trying to win training camp; he’s trying to master it. Every rep, every mistake, every correction is part of the same goal: stack enough consistency that when the lights come on, nothing feels new.\n\nIn a room full of veterans and expectations, the rookie corner is betting on the same thing that got him here: that competing every day is the fastest way to become ready for any Sunday.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785091500;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";i:1;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13385;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Mansoor Delane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2043;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5f65213b445c8eceaa81b6859172ce10\";s:5:\"title\";s:84:\"Despite previous statement, Rams DE Myles Garrett looks to cut another Cleveland tie\";s:4:\"link\";s:142:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128746/despite-previous-statement-rams-de-myles-garrett-looks-to-cut-another-cleveland-tie\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"Most of us already knew that former Cleveland Browns EDGE rusher Myles Garrett lived in Wadsworth, Ohio. We just have never actually been invited for tea and crumpets there. Make that sweet tea, sliced tomatoes, and brisket. RELATED: GARRETT IS GONE. WHAT DOES IT MEAN GOING FORWARD? Now that Garrett has been traded into the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4970:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nMost of us already knew that former Cleveland Browns EDGE rusher Myles Garrett lived in Wadsworth, Ohio. We just have never actually been invited for tea and crumpets there.\n\nMake that sweet tea, sliced tomatoes, and brisket.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125932/myles-garrett-is-gone-from-the-browns-what-does-it-mean-going-forward\">RELATED: GARRETT IS GONE. WHAT DOES IT MEAN GOING FORWARD?</a>\n\nNow that <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125877/browns-trade-myles-garrett-rams-jared-verse-draft-picks\">Garrett has been traded into the NFC with the Los Angeles Rams</a>, he requires a new pad, close to all of the Hollywood types. His old digs? Now listed on Zillow for sale. \n\nOne thing Garrett has is money. Lots of it. But surprisingly, his house and adjacent two acres are only appraised at $2.1 million. In 2025, Garrett inked an extension worth $160 million. So, one might assume his home would look like a hotel from a drone cam, but it is actually quite modest.\n\nThe reason is that Garrett had the house built a year after he was drafted in 2018. That first deal was for $30,41 million, plus a $20.25 million signing bonus. And although he has gotten more wheelbarrows for his cash, he has remained in the same house during all these years with the Cleveland Browns. Frugal? Modest? Or just comfortable with where he chose to be, and stayed that way? \n\nThe home has five bedrooms and six bathrooms, with 4,300 square feet of living space. Some portions of the home are two-story, with two staircases. There is also a grand office, a spa, a full gym, a theater, a custom bar, walk-in closets, and a bonus room used for gaming. \n\nOnly a portion of the property has been cleared and comes with a metal front gate. As far as the exterior, parts include stone along with an adjacent three-vehicle garage. Stone work is also on both sides of the electric gate.\n\nRight after the Browns traded Garrett, he signed a restructured contract for five years that will pay him $208.2 million, with $37 million fully guaranteed ⁠this year and $99 million guaranteed through the 2028 season.\n\nGarrett was the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft and played nine years with Cleveland. He has been voted to the Pro Bowl seven times, selected First Team or Second Team All-Pro another seven times, won the Deacon Jones Award in 2025, named the “NFL Defensive Player of the Year” twice, and was a member of the NFL All-Rookie Team. \n\nWith Garrett selling his custom-built home, this means that after his career is over, he is unlikely to be headed back to Northeast Ohio <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/onsi/news/myles-garrett-views-cleveland-as-home\">despite making this statement two years ago</a>, around the time he purchased a piece of the Cleveland Cavaliers:\n\n\n“I’m not gonna sell my house and pack up and leave,” Garrett said of Cleveland. “I definitely plan to be here for a long time. I’ll start a family here. I’m not just gonna rip and run once things are over and I hang up the cleats. I’m gonna be here supporting the Cavs, supporting the Browns for a mighty long time.”\n\n\nSince the news of Garrett’s <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49435178/myles-garrett-cleveland-home-sale-los-angeles-rams\">home going on the market went public</a>, the listing on Zillow has been taken down, but <a href=\"https://elligroupcle.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/d230/5224272/5623-Graven-Way-Wadsworth-OH?widgetReferer=true\">it is listed with The Elli Group</a>. In the pictures connected with the listing, you can see some of Garrett’s collectibles, along with dinosaur-related themes, and a few Browns related objected sprinkled around the house, including a child-sized jersey hanging above the washer and dryer set.\n\n\n\nAre you surprised Garrett sold his house after his statement 2 years ago? Do you think he sells his stake of the Cavs soon as well?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785091234;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Cleveland Browns History\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2044;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3d035697581fd2fdf117c4fa8e0af419\";s:5:\"title\";s:270:\"Arizona and QB Jacoby Brissett, who skipped most of the team’s off-season program as he requested a new deal, reached agreement today on a reworked contract. 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But certain supposedly controversial comments aren\'t really as big of a deal as some may interpret them to be.Case in point: Cardinals offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is catching some heat for comments he made on Saturday about rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.\"He\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/video/nathaniel-hackett-press-conference-july-25-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">definitely a rookie</a>, and — as we\'ve talked about,\" Hackett said. \"And he\'ll keep growing every single day. I\'m very excited for him. All those guys. Not just him.\"The broader context has to be considered, especially since Hackett specifically added \"as we\'ve talked about.\"Earlier in the session, Hackett addressed the challenges that first-year players face when training camp opens. The question related to the things that are different for rookies.\"Everything you can imagine,\" Hackett said. \"I mean, coming to this league is — I mean, just the speed is so different. You talk about the speed, being in a new building. . . . [I]t\'s a whole new environment. New people to work with, and definitely new playbooks that are very, very intricate. Due to the fact of all the things that we see and all the different — I mean, just our defense out there. I mean, you get almost everything and more. Which is great, because it helps you for the season, but for a young player to have to be able to adjust and learn just basic system and then apply it to different defenses. It takes some time. So heads are spinning right now, especially after two days, but I think it\'ll just get better and better. That\'s the goal.\"Hackett wasn\'t dismissing or minimizing Love. He\'s a rookie. Like the rest of the rookies. Everything is different. 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(Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills are facing another season with high expectations, as former NFL MVP Josh Allen looks to finally lead the Bills to the franchise’s first Super Bowl in 2026.\n\nEntering a pressure-packed season, Brandon Beane finally did what many Bills fans have been demanding for a few years now: he went out and acquired veteran wide receiver DJ Moore in a trade with the Chicago Bears, hoping a reunion with Joe Brady, Moore’s offensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers, will help Moore rediscover his ways as a 1,000-yard receiving threat.\n\nWith Moore in the mix, Allen will now have Moore, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Keon Coleman and rookie Skyler Bell in the wide receiver room, joining tight ends Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes as the weapons available to Allen in the passing game.\n\nHas Beane done enough to improve Buffalo’s aerial attack? Can Moore bounce back from his worst season as a pro and become Buffalo’s first 1,000-yard receiver since Stefon Diggs during the 2023 season? Is this the year Kincaid realizes his full potential and stays healthy for an entire season?\n\nToday’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks attempts to answer some of those questions and leads off by previewing the state of Buffalo’s wide receivers and tight ends heading into the 2026 season.\n\nCheck out the assessments and then be sure to leave your thoughts on how much talent is in Buffalo’s wide receivers and tight ends in the comments section.\n\nThe state of Buffalo’s WRs and TEs\n\nWe preview Buffalo’s wide receivers—including what Moore brings to the passing game and whether Coleman can finally enjoy a breakout season—and dissect Buffalo’s tight ends, including why Kincaid is the X-factor to unlocking the Bills offense and how Kincaid, Knox and Hawes give the Bills a talented group of tight ends.<a href=\"https://platform.buffalorumblings.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2026/04/gettyimages-2250152891.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"></a>\n\nPlus, discussing how Joe Brady will adjust to his new role as both head coach and offensive play caller; and how new offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. will aid Brady and improve Buffalo’s offense.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/07/20/bills-believe-dalton-kincaid-can-elevate-offense-in-2026/90958667007/\">Why the Bills’ offensive X-factor may not be a newcomer – Democrat & Chronicle</a><a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/injuries-early-signs-point-to-major-role-for-bills-rookie-kaleb-elarms-orr-after-minicamp\"></a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/article_5caa2e86-157f-40a2-8baa-2a10c62259f2.html\">Bills position preview: Why Buffalo’s tight ends and fullbacks should offer Joe Brady more options – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2026/07/bills-2026-wide-receivertight-end-training-camp-preview-can-moore-kincaid-bring-pass-game-to-new-heights.html\">Bills 2026 wide receiver/tight end training camp preview: Can Moore & Kincaid bring pass game to new heights? – newyorkupstate.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wivb.com/sports/buffalo-bills/bills-training-camp-preview-tight-ends/\">Bills training camp preview: tight ends – WIVB</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/training-camp-bills-tight-ends-on-the-roster-bubble-vs-roster-locks-rumors\">Bills Tight Ends on the Roster Bubble vs. Roster Locks – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/article_fc49c756-39e0-48a0-869d-31d87b77e8be.html\">Bills position preview: Can Keon Coleman take advantage of clean slate with Bills? We’re about to find out – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/rumors-bills-wide-receivers-on-roster-bubble-vs-roster-locks-training-camp-skyler-bell\">Bills Wide Receivers on the Roster Bubble vs. Roster Locks – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_86f65d95-33ab-4636-bf74-b0f00d41e5d5.html\">Inside Joe Brady’s transition to calling plays as the Bills’ head coach – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_c7da74be-9131-4dc6-a7d5-018c412fb886.html\">How will Pete Carmichael help Joe Brady and the Buffalo Bills’ offense? – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\nEven more Bills news\n\nBreaking down the punter competition between returner Mitch Wishnowsky and rookie Tommy Doman Jr. Plus, seeing where Buffalo ranks among the teams with the most talented players under the age of 25; catching up with Josh Allen, DJ Moore and Bradley Chubb as they get ready for the upcoming season; and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_22b5eaf7-e20a-4fb7-a187-badcf205ee64.html\">Bills position preview: Competition at punter will take center stage for Bills’ special teams at camp – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2026/07/buffalo-bills-training-camp-special-teams-preview-is-there-really-a-punter-competition.html\">Buffalo Bills training camp special teams preview: Is there really a punter competition? – newyorkupstate.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49417396/2026-ranking-all-32-nfl-teams-25-young-players\">We ranked every NFL team by under-25 talent: What are the league’s best young cores? – ESPN.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalobills.com/video/exclusive-all-access-look-into-josh-allen-dj-moore-and-bradley-chubb-s-offseason-buffalo-bills\">Exclusive All-Access Look Into Josh Allen, DJ Moore, And Bradley Chubb’s Offseason! | BuffaloBills.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalobills.com/news/one-bills-live-radio-show-gets-new-time-slot-beginning-july-27\">One Bills Live radio show gets new time slot beginning July 27 – BuffaloBills.com</a><a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/james-cook-bigger-stronger-faster-combined-with-oc-carmichael-could-spell-trouble-for-rest-of-nfl\"></a>\n\n\nBuffalo Bills articles recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137097/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-guard-ocyrus-torrence\">Do the Bills offer O’Cyrus Torrence a big deal after the 2026 season? – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137049/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-outside-linebacker-michael-hoecht\">Michael Hoecht can be the ultimate X-factor on Buffalo’s defense – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136966/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-defensive-tackle-phidarian-mathis\">Can this former Jet become a key rotational piece in Jim Leonhard’s defense? – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137146/how-high-is-the-ceiling-for-buffalo-bills-rookie-class\">Does the Bills rookie class have a high ceiling? – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135995/plays-that-defined-2025-buffalo-bills-at-new-england-patriots-week-15\">Plays That Defined 2025: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, Week 15 – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-26-2026\">Can you guess this Bills offensive lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/post/p4OXR0NsZ98S\">Feed Post of the Day: Give your take on the rumored new Bills alternate jersey – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785090605;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Buffalo Bills News\";i:1;s:13:\"Web Rumblings\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5127;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Kyle Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2047;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"acc7892d8fe80574d55e5402603daa5b\";s:5:\"title\";s:105:\"What happened to Brandon Aiyuk? 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The 90-minute session did not feature any pads and contact remained limited as they continue to ramp things up. Here’s what went down throughout the day. Attendance Absentees: ED Gabe Jacas, WR Jeremiah Webb (new), […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5457:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (4) makes a catch at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nThe New England Patriots held their second practice of training camp on Sunday on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. The 90-minute session did not feature any pads and contact remained limited as they continue to ramp things up.\n\nHere’s what went down throughout the day.\n\nAttendance\n\nAbsentees: ED Gabe Jacas, WR Jeremiah Webb (new), FB Reggie Gilliam (new)\n\nPUP/NFI: RB Terrell Jennings, TE C.J. Dippre, ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nInjuries: N/A\n\nEdge rusher Gabe Jacas was in the building to sign his rookie contract on Sunday but did not yet join the team on the practice field as he works back from several pre-drafty injuries.\n\nReggie Gilliam was a new absence in addition to Jeremiah Webb, who was slightly <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131677/patriots-training-camp-recap-day-1-christian-gonzalez-aj-brown\">banged up to end Saturday’s session</a>. All four players then remained on PUP/NFI lists.\n\nTakeaways\n\nPass defense shines: After the Patriots’ offense struck its fair share of explosives to open camp, New England’s defense punched back on Sunday. That was highlighted by the first interception of camp, as a high pass intended for A.J. Brown over the middle of the field tipped off the receiver’s outstretched finger tips and was corralled by Craig Woodson.\n\nThe Patriots pass defense didn’t stop there, as Christian Gonzalez, who was again a full participant, and Carlton Davis recorded pass breakups of their own. Milton Williams even got into the action batting a pass down at the line of scrimmage.\n\nDrake’s inaccuracies: The miss to Brown was not the only overthrow of the day for Drake Maye. The quarterback’s first pass of the afternoon saw him miss Hunter Henry high on a crosser, while Maye also overthrow an open Eli Raridon later off a play-action bootleg with a free rusher chasing him from behind.\n\nBoutte’s big play: A day after making the highlight play of the day, Kayshon Boutte was on scene again to provide the Patriots’ offense their largest play of Sunday’s session. Working against Carlton Davis, Boutte worked the sideline nicely to haul in a back shoulder ball from Maye for a roughly 20-yard gain.\n\nElsewhere at wide receiver, Maye and Brown connected for the first time in camp on a simple slant route. Maye’s lone target to Romeo Doubs on the day was incomplete. Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams, who ran a strong downfield comeback route, got their first catches of the summer from Tommy DeVito. UDFA Nick DeGennaro then got on the board with two catches from Behren Morton.\n\nLomu’s snaps: With veteran right tackle Morgan Moses not taking any competitive reps on Sunday, first rounder Caleb Lomu repped in his place. The Patriots also got Lomu reps as the jumbo tight end where they would then insert Marcus Bryant at right tackle with Lomu eligible.\n\nThe rest of the Patriots offensive line remained the same with Will Campbell, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, and Mike Onwenu filling the other four spots. The lone procedural blemish appeared to be a false start on Vera-Tucker.\n\nOther notes:\n\n\nIt was another impressive showing for rookie quarterback Behren Morton is his limited work. Morton continues to look comfortable stepping up and navigating in the pocket.\n\n\n\nLan Larison was again the first running back to receive a carry behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson. While it’s tough to judge running backs in these settings (especially with no pads), Jam Miller had some strong moments.\n\n\n\nEli Raridon continued to be used in 12 personnel packages next to Hunter Henry and was open on an overthrow by Maye. DeVito also missed the rookie high before later connecting.\n\n\n\nAlso in the tight end room, UDFA Tanner Arkin got a run with the first unit as a pseudo fullback with Gilliam sidelined. He also took some warmup reps as a long snapper alongside Julian Ashby at one point.\n\n\n\nWhile contact is limited in these settings, both Christian Elliss and Jesse Luketa drew a reaction from the crowd for plays on running backs.\n\n\n\nAfter Mike Brown served as the big nickel on Saturday, safety Dell Pettus took over that role Sunday alongside Craig Woodson and Kevin Byard.\n\n\n\nAndy Borregales went 6-for-6 in his first field goal period of the summer, with distances appearing to range from 30 to 50 yards.\n\n\n\nThe Patriots will be back on the practice fields on Monday for Day 3 of camp which is set to be a walkthrough that starts at 10 a.m. ET. 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Between Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, second-year playmaker Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen, rookie Max Klare is next in line to earn ample playing time in the Rams’ TE-heavy offense. Klare is L.A.’s second straight tight end selected in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7742:\"\n\n\n \n Woodland Hills, - June 08:Rams Max Klare (86) at Rams practice on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams have invested heavily in the tight end position in the last few seasons. Between Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, second-year playmaker Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen, rookie Max Klare is next in line to earn ample playing time in the Rams’ TE-heavy offense. \n\nKlare is L.A.’s second straight tight end selected in the NFL draft, going No. 61 overall in April. This comes after Ferguson was taken 46th overall in last year’s draft. \n\nKlare is going to have his work cut out for him if he aims to stand out in this loaded grouping. He’ll certainly have an uphill climb. However, his versatile skills as a receiving TE — not to mention surviving the Purdue Boilermakers — could potentially make him stand out in the crowd. \n\nMoving from dreadful Boilermakers to greener pastures\n\nKlare attended St. Xavier in Cincinnati, Ohio, and committed to the Purdue Boilermakers out of high school as a three-star recruit. He chose the Boilermakers over schools like Duke, Eastern Michigan, Georgia Tech and the nearby Cincinnati Bearcats. \n\nThrough his first two years at Purdue, nothing of note happened for the young tight end. He played in just two games during his freshman campaign in 2022. Then, the following year, he was on his way to potentially breaking out before suffering a season-ending injury in a 44-19 win over Illinois. \n\nDespite the injury, Klare was a dependable target in short-yardage situations. Purdue quarterback Hudson Card sung his praises to <a href=\"https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2024/04/17/purdues-max-klare-back-from-injury-aims-to-be-big-tens-best-te/73294983007/\">Sam King of the Lafayette Journal & Courier</a>, a sign of something special to come in Year 3:\n\n\n“He’s one of the best tight ends that I’ve been around. He’s a great player. He can block and he also runs some of the best routes that I’ve been around. He makes my life easy and he’s going to do some special things.”\n\n\nKlare had the best season of his collegiate career in 2024, leading the team with 51 receptions for 685 yards and four touchdowns, which was the sixth-highest receiving yardage total by a TE in program history. <a href=\"https://purduesports.com/sports/football/roster/player/max-klare\">According to Purdue Athletics</a>, he finished eighth in the FBS in receiving yards by a tight end and was the ninth different Big Ten TE since 2000 to record at least 680 receiving yards. \n\nHe returned from injury with a vengeance against FCS Indiana State in the season opener with a five-catch, 71-yard output. Later in the season, Klare also recorded a career-high 133 yards against the Fighting Illini. For his efforts, Klare was named third-team All-Big Ten. \n\nHe would’ve likely gotten more respect from the voters had Purdue not performed so poorly that season. The Boilermakers finished 1-11 during his final season, including 0-9 in the Big Ten, lowlighted by 66-7 and 66-0 losses to in-state foes Notre Dame and Indiana, respectively. \n\nIt was time for a change, and Klare opted to transfer to defending national champion Ohio State ahead of the 2025 season. While in Columbus, Klare worked to improve his blocking. Being with a contending program seemed to bring out his best, as he took quick notice of his improvement. \n\nThe Buckeyes coasted through the regular season undefeated before back-to-back losses to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship and Miami in the College Football Playoff. Both of those teams faced off in the national championship, with the Hoosiers coming out on top. \n\nIt was still a successful season for Klare, even if he missed out on the championship glory. He ended his lone year at Ohio State <a href=\"https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/football/roster/max-klare/12358\">playing all 14 games</a>, including 11 starts, finishing with 43 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns. Even with the slight dip in production compared to his final season at Purdue, he earned first-team all-Big Ten honors. \n\nAdditionally, he had one year of eligibility remaining, but elected to enter the 2026 NFL draft. The Buckeyes’ loss will hopefully be the Rams’ gain. \n\nKlare might be lost in the crowd in Year 1 in Los Angeles \n\nEverybody knows the Rams like tight ends and cannot lie. That alone is a plus and a minus for the incoming Klare. \n\nOn the plus side, Klare was drafted to the perfect team, one that utilizes multiple tight ends at any given time. Given L.A.’s commitment to the position, a receiving-first TE such as Klare will likely see the field more often than not. As for the minuses, for one, the Rams selected Ferguson in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, which will give him priority on the field alongside veterans like Parkinson and Higbee. \n\nFerguson played in 14 games last season, but wasn’t on the field as much as you’d think. The Oregon product started three of those 14 games and played just 39% of the offensive snaps in the regular season, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FergTe00.htm\">per Pro Football Reference</a>. Having a lot of mouths to feed is certainly a great problem to have as an offensive-minded coach like Sean McVay, but it’s also a problem for a rookie hoping to get playing time. Klare will undoubtedly be one of the Rams’ tight ends entering the season, yet where exactly he falls on the depth chart is undetermined. \n\nOverall. Klare doesn’t have a high ceiling as a blocker, which might hinder his time on the field, at least initially. While he did work on improving his blocking at Ohio State, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/the-beast-2026/player/max-klare-ohio-state-tight-end/\">The Athletic’s Dane Brugler</a> cautioned that it will “likely never be a strength of his game”:\n\n\n“Klare has a low ceiling as a blocker and needs to continue adding refinement as a route runner, but his combination of athleticism, toughness and ball skills gives him a modern-day skill set. He projects as an F tight end, similar in ways to Dalton Kincaid.”\n\n\nA projection similar to Kincaid is a positive. He has been a serviceable target for Josh Allen for the last three years and has averaged just over 560 receiving yards since his selection in the 2023 NFL draft. 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This is particularly true on offense. Tough-nosed Eric Bieniemy returns as offensive coordinator after three seasons away from Kansas City. Rookies have already reported to the team’s training camp at Missouri Western State University in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4656:\"\n\n\n \n ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Cyrus Allen #13 walks toward the practice field during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> attempt to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season, the team has made coaching a focus. This is particularly true on offense. Tough-nosed Eric Bieniemy returns as offensive coordinator after three seasons away from Kansas City.\n\nRookies have already reported to the team’s training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. \n\nEven the early portion is living up to the brutal reputations of training camps under Bieniemy and head coach Andy Reid.\n\n“It definitely was right that it’s one of the hardest training camps, for sure,” said rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen after practice. “I’m just getting my feet wet and understanding the playbook and everything. Just keep going.”\n\nThe approach of Bieniemy and Reid reminds Allen of the environment in his last college season with the Cincinnati Bearcats.\n\n“They don’t play,” he said of the staff. “That’s all I can say. Everything is intentional. Everything is process oriented. We did that a lot at Cincy, so I’m coming back into it. Coach EB is definitely pounding us every day about [having] our shirts tucked in. Everything is structure.”\n\nRunning back Emmett Johnson is all for Bieniemy’s fiery nature.\n\n“He’s going to push you,” remarked the rookie. “He’s going to push you a lot. He wants the best from you at the end of the day. I don’t take anything personally. I pride myself in hard coaching, so I really love that he’s here pushing me to be better every single day.”\n\nAllen also reportedly had some one-on-one coaching from Reid during Sunday’s practice.\n\n“[He was] just making sure I’m looking at the coverages,” the wideout recalled. “Pre-snap awareness and stuff like that. Just being where my feet are and making decisions quicker.”\n\nAs both players enter the league, they are showing a humble nature as they work to earn rookie roles on this year’s Chiefs squad.\n\n“It’s surreal for me,” Allen acknowledged. “A lot of people are proud of me back home. I appreciate them for that. I worked extremely hard to be here. Nothing was given. I earned everything. I’m pretty happy with myself, but I still have that underdog mentality that I live by every day. Every day, I come to work, and I’m willing to learn.”\n\nJohnson’s professionalism showed as he was <a href=\"https://x.com/jessenewell/status/2081380216593592344\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/jessenewell/status/2081380216593592344\">unofficially credited</a> as Sunday’s first player down the hill for practice. \n\n\nRB Emmett Johnson is first Chiefs player down the hill today (cc: <a href=\"https://x.com/mattderrick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mattderrick</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/VbnYeEcfj9\">pic.twitter.com/VbnYeEcfj9</a>— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) <a href=\"https://x.com/jessenewell/status/2081380216593592344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nExpect to see more early appearances from Johnson as he continues a routine dating to high school of getting 200 receiving reps each day from the JUGS machine. \n\nJohnson knows that extra time will be required to be successful as a pro. He has meticulously planned his transition and sought advice from players such as <a href=\"https://bigcatcountry.com\">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> running back Ameer Abdullah. \n\n“At this level, especially,” he explained, “I feel like you have to do the extra things like recovery. You’ve got to get in the building early. You’ve got to stay late, I feel, to be successful at this level. So, I’m kind of learning through my routine right now. [I’m] asking older guys like Ameer Abdullah who played at Nebraska. Just picking his game on recovery because he’s been playing a long time. 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Half of the survey respondents chose Parker Washington. After standing out during practice in consecutive offseasons, Washington emerged as a legitimate playmaker over the course of the 2025 regular season. The Penn State product was Jacksonville’s most productive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2381:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Parker Washington #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThis week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans: who is the team’s best player under 25 years old?\n\nHalf of the survey respondents chose Parker Washington. \n\nAfter standing out during practice in consecutive offseasons, Washington emerged as a legitimate playmaker over the course of the 2025 regular season. The Penn State product was Jacksonville’s most productive pass-catcher, capturing team-highs in targets (95), receptions (58) and receiving yards (847). His 5 receiving touchdowns through the air were trumped only by Travis Etienne’s 6 — but Washington also added 2 scores as a punt returner and finished with the league’s fifth-most punt return yards (341). \n\nFrom Week 12 through the Wild Card Round, there were 108 wide receivers with at least 15 targets, per PFF. The only one with higher marks than Washington in yards per route run (2.94) and PFF receiving grade (90.1) was Puka Nacua. \n\n\nParker Washington <a href=\"https://t.co/BuEdEYSsq7\">pic.twitter.com/BuEdEYSsq7</a>— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ihartitz/status/2042347246553870588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 9, 2026</a>\n\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, Washington has +40000 odds to win 2026 Offensive Player of the Year. The Jaguars have +2700 odds to win Super Bowl LXI. \n\nTop comments from <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-discussion/86724/jags-reacts-survey-best-player-under-25-years-old\">Wednesday’s post</a>:\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-discussion/86724/jags-reacts-survey-best-player-under-25-years-old?commentID=bba2d0b0-5ac8-4c1c-88f7-0d36a044e746\"></a>JaguardianGenerator Washington leads, but hopefully BTExpress is right in his rear view mirror this season…👍🏾\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785083514;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:31:\"Jacksonville Jaguars discussion\";i:1;s:27:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9487;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Parker Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2052;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8fa5d0b9da87c5bf4e376bcfe698752c\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Will Howard in ‘pole position’ for Steelers backup QB job\";s:4:\"link\";s:150:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172662/will-howard-in-pole-position-for-steelers-backup-qb-jomason-rudolph-drew-allar\";s:11:\"description\";s:364:\"The Pittsburgh Steelers report to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA on Tuesday for training camp, officially beginning their 2026 season. Of the several position battles that will take place, few, if any, will have more attention than the competition at backup quarterback. Veteran Mason Rudolph and second-year quarterback Will Howard will be competing for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3867:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 11: Will Howard #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers report to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA on Tuesday for training camp, officially beginning their 2026 season. Of the several position battles that will take place, few, if any, will have more attention than the competition at backup quarterback.\n\nVeteran Mason Rudolph and second-year quarterback Will Howard will be competing for the No. 2 job behind Aaron Rodgers. With Drew Allar all but guaranteed a spot of some sort after being drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Howard and Rudolph will battle it out for what will likely be the final spot on the roster.\n\nWhile Rudolph played a key role in Pittsburgh’s Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and started one game in relief of an injured Aaron Rodgers, two Steelers insiders believe it is Howard that has the inside track to win the QB2 job.\n\nIn respective appearances on <a href=\"https://x.com/DonChed54/status/2081090307135844834?s=20\">93.7 The Fan</a>, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive and Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette both have Will Howard in pole position to win the job.\n\n\nBack-to-back days w/ team reporters (<a href=\"https://x.com/rayfitt1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rayfitt1</a> & <a href=\"https://x.com/FarabaughFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FarabaughFB</a>) telling me Will Howard is in “pole position” to be the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Steelers</a> backup QB. <a href=\"https://t.co/s03ehnrHAI\">pic.twitter.com/s03ehnrHAI</a>— Donny Football (@DonChed54) <a href=\"https://x.com/DonChed54/status/2081090307135844834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nHoward was unable to partake in preseason play last year due to a hand injury he sustained in camp. Rudolph is entering the final year of his deal with the Steelers and will be a free agent in 2027.\n\nHoward notably took QB2 reps in OTAs, which signaled that the Steelers were giving him every chance to earn the job.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/24480911/patriots-christian-gonzalez-could-make-joey-porter-jr-contract-harder-for-steelers-nfl\">Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez could make Joey Porter Jr. contract harder for Steelers</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172618/steelers-ranked-in-bottom-five-of-nfl-in-young-talent-troy-fautanu-zach-frazier\">Steelers ranked in bottom five of NFL in young talent</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172626/steelers-sign-qb-drew-allar-to-rookie-contract-nfl\">Steelers sign QB Drew Allar to rookie contract</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172614/former-steelers-tight-end-works-out-for-seattle-seahawks-nick-vannett-training-camp-nfl\">Former Steelers tight end works out for Seattle Seahawks</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172605/cam-heyward-bud-dupree-give-brutally-honest-thoughts-on-training-camp-in-latrobe-pittsburgh-steelers\">Cam Heyward, Bud Dupree give brutally honest thoughts on training camp in Latrobe</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785082548;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";i:1;s:26:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4972;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Mason Rudolph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12511;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Will Howard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2053;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b4585b102a4dd3b71842abac7caf7cc8\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Panthers are cooperating with NFLPA investigation of Nic Scourton\'s ACL tear\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/panthers-are-cooperating-with-nflpa-in-investigation-of-nic-scourtons-acl-tear\";s:11:\"description\";s:116:\"On the first day of 2026 training-camp practice, Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a season-ending ACL tear.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3252:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"221788\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"NFL training camps\' top issue is major injury\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/nfl-training-camps-top-issue-is-major-injury\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-23T22:05:00Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n On the first day of 2026 training-camp practice, Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a season-ending ACL tear. Given that it happened during the mandatory, five-day acclimation period, the NFL Players Association is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/given-the-limits-of-the-acclimation-period-the-nflpa-will-check-video-of-nic-scourton-acl-tear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">investigating the situation</a>.Via Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer, a Panthers spokesperson said on Sunday morning that the team is aware of the situation and <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2081377570629538099?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will cooperate with the NFLPA</a>.The investigation begins, and possibly ends, with a review of the video of the injury. That will show whether Scourton was doing something that the CBA prohibits in the early days of training camp.The rules aren\'t nearly as specific as they could be. Some have suggested that this would be an occasion to create more precise standards aimed at giving players who have been away from football for more than a month a chance to ease their bodies back into practicing, before the pedal is fully pressed against the metal.If Scourton\'s injury happened under circumstances that comply with the current rules of the five-day acclimation period (and there\'s currently no reason to think otherwise), the mere fact that an ACL tear happened so early in the process suggests that there should be tighter restrictions for the first official day that the players are practicing.Everyone should want that — players, teams, and the league. The best players should be available to play in as many games as possible. 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As a result, the vast majority of players who are waiting for their next deal will hold in, showing up for training camp but not risking injury at practice until the ink is drying on the last page.Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who has had three stellar seasons and who is little more than seven months away from free agency, apparently won\'t be holding in.“Oh, he\'ll practice, yes,\" coach Sean McVay told reporters on Saturday when asked about Nacua. \"My understanding is everybody\'s going to practice and be ready to go.\"Nacua is due to make $5.767 million this year. Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, drafted the same year as Nacua, has gotten a contract that pays a record-setting $42.15 million annually.Complicating Nacua\'s situation is the off-field issues that emerged during the offseason. It has put Nacua in a far different posture. He\'s grateful for the support he has gotten from the Rams. And if he\'s not extremely leery about what could happen with the civil lawsuit alleging that he bit a woman on New Year\'s Eve, he should be. The <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/new-photo-shows-detailed-puka-nacua-bite-mark-on-woman-who-is-suing-him\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest reporting</a> on the case mentioned the possibility of Nacua entering a diversion program, which would open the door to a suspension under the Personal Conduct Policy.That fact alone significantly complicates Nacua\'s negotiations with the Rams. A suspension would likely void his guarantees, unless the contract specifically carves out the incident that gave rise to the lawsuit and potential diversion program. Even if the Rams would be willing to do that, such a concession will come with a price, likely in the form of less total money under the contract.Regardless, Nacua has far greater value than $5.767 million. He has been every bit as good, if not better, than Smith-Njigba. At Nacua\'s best, no receiver in the NFL is better.Surely, efforts have been made by Nacua\'s agents to get him the security he has earned. But if the security is going to come with an asterisk due to the lingering off-field problem, it\'s not really security.Nacua\'s only viable option is to move forward. To have another great year. To hope that his incredibly physical style doesn\'t lead to an injury that hampers his long-term value. And to hope that the off-field situation can be wrapped up efficiently and as favorably as possible, so that he can get the contract he already deserves after the 2026 season.Unless, of course, the Rams decide to take advantage of a franchise tag that, for receivers, falls far below market value.The situation reveals the very real financial consequences of off-field misconduct, alleged or actual. 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The <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/page/FFPreseasonRank26TE/nfl-fantasy-football-draft-rankings-2026-te-tight-end\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/page/FFPreseasonRank26TE/nfl-fantasy-football-draft-rankings-2026-te-tight-end\">collective rankings</a> according to ESPN have Kincaid ranked as the 15th best tight end, just behind Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) and Isaiah Likely (New York Giants). Kincaid would likely be ranked higher if healthy, with his 37% snap share in 2025 <a href=\"https://fantasy.espn.com/football/players/projections\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://fantasy.espn.com/football/players/projections\">noted as a reason</a> for any skepticism. With that being said, the <a href=\"https://fantasy.espn.com/football/players/projections\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://fantasy.espn.com/football/players/projections\">statistical projections</a> show an increase for Kincaid in 2026 with 698 receiving yards on 59 receptions.\n\nDawson Knox does not crack the top 25 rankings on ESPN, and he is <a href=\"https://fantasy.espn.com/football/players/projections\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://fantasy.espn.com/football/players/projections\">projected</a> to have a statistical dip this season. This can be accounted to the uptick in production for Kincaid, as Knox is projected to finish with 25 receptions for 265 yards. While Knox remains a valuable piece of the Bills offense, at this point he is likely a bye week waiver wire addition.\n\nThe expectations for second-year tight end Jackson Hawes also remain in check – with a projection of 11 receptions for 110 yards. Hawes may see more playing time this season, but his value comes from his work as a blocking tight end.\n\nAre you more optimistic about Kincaid’s chances this season? If not, do you see Knox as a roster-worthy addition? Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785073301;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:1;s:30:\"Buffalo Bills Fantasy Football\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10236;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2061;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"52bfad651f4fd93c4a9003945b36739b\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Patriots 2026 scouting report for TE Jeremiah Franklin\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131767/jeremiah-franklin-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:352:\"The New England Patriots made some investments into their tight end group this offseason, signing Julian Hill to a three-year free agency deal and selecting Eli Raridon in the third round of the NFL Draft. With the former suffering a season-ending injury during offseason workouts, however, the depth at the position has been tested. Accordingly, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9491:\"\n\n\n \n May 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Jeremiah Franklin (17) makes a catch during the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nThe New England Patriots made some investments into their tight end group this offseason, signing Julian Hill to a three-year free agency deal and selecting Eli Raridon in the third round of the NFL Draft. With the former suffering a season-ending injury during offseason workouts, however, the depth at the position has been tested.\n\nAccordingly, the team brought in two free agent tight ends just before the start of training camp. One of them comes from just down the road.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Jeremiah Franklin\n\nPosition: Tight end\n\nJersey number: 80\n\nAge: 22\n\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14LLaSssFI5_6B_DhZAxuMyr4b74A_hOnhrtLbcrY1h8/edit?usp=sharing\">Measurements</a>: 6’3 1/8”, 245 lbs, 10 1/4” hand size, 31” arm length, 75 7/8” wingspan, 4.85s 40-yard dash, 7.27s 3-cone drill, 4.57s short shuttle, 32 1/2” vertical jump, 9’5” broad jump, 15 bench press reps, 3.85 Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: New England Patriots (2026-) | College: Boston College (2022-25)\n\nA tight end and defensive end at Walkersville, MD, High School, Franklin received his first scholarship offer from Boston College in 2020. The three-star recruit later picked up more interest, but despite Liberty, Old Dominion and Yale among those also offering, he stayed true to his initial commitment.\n\nFranklin saw consistent action as an Eagle from early on in his career. A part-time player as a freshman, he eventually finished with 30 career starts out of 44 in-game appearances. Along the way, he became one of the most productive tight ends in B.C. history: he finished with 93 receptions in four seasons, ranking fifth all-time at the position in the school’s annals. He took those catches for 1,010 yards and six touchdowns.\n\nDespite his productivity, Franklin had a quiet start to his NFL career. He did participate in the Patriots’ rookie minicamp after going undrafted, but was not initially signed. It took him almost three more months before the team finally signed him to his first pro contract.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Franklin offers decent height at the position and despite not being the most bulky of tight ends has proven himself a productive blocker both in the run and the pass game — a blocker who showed strides every year in college. He offers good core strength and a solid overall anchor in pass protection, while also having the burst to execute down blocks in the run game or get to his landmarks on zone runs. He also uses his big hands well to reel in catches as a target in the short and intermediate passing game; he dropped only 3.8% of his targets in college. He furthermore provides good versatility, having lined up in multiple spots.\n\nWeaknesses: Standing at 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds with relatively short arms, Franklin lacks the desired frame or length to go up against NFL-level competition. He also does not have a particularly exciting athletic makeup. Outside of his burst, he offers a limited skillset in terms of foot speed: both his long speed and his quickness are average at best, which in turn might further limit how he can be used at the next level. He is not the most agile runner with the ball in his hands, and doesn’t have the speed to run away from players both in pursuit and coverage.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: 12 games (12 starts) | 675 offensive snaps, 60 special teams snaps | 70 targets, 49 catches (70.0%), 506 receiving yards (10.3/catch), 2 TDs, 3 drops, 1 fumble (0 lost) | 1 QB pressure surrendered (1 sack) | 0 penalties\n\nSeason recap: Franklin already had a career year in 2024, but he managed to take his game and productivity to another level during his senior campaign. Starting all 12 of the Eagles’ games, his 675 snaps ranked fifth overall on the team and clearly put him atop his position group in terms of on-field opportunities.\n\nHe made the most out of those, too. Franklin ranked second on the team in receptions (49), third in targets (70) and receiving yards (497) and fourth in touchdowns (2). His consistency might have been more remarkable than his actual numbers: he caught at least one pass in every game, including for a 6-yard overtime touchdown in an overtime thriller against Michigan State — a game that saw him gain a career-best 84 yards.\n\n\nThe Patriots are reportedly signing UDFA TE Jeremiah Franklin. Listed at 6’3”, 225 lbs. Recorded 49 catches for 506 yards and 2 TDs in ‘25 at Boston College. His receptions total on the season was 5th highest by a TE in BC program history. <a href=\"https://t.co/vTsKNE7pCV\">pic.twitter.com/vTsKNE7pCV</a>— Jack Aylmer (@Jack_Aylmer) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jack_Aylmer/status/2080424783414440362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nDespite being an integral part of the Eagles’ passing game, Franklin was also heavily employed as a blocker: he either pass-protected or run-blocked on almost half of his snaps (48.9%). Thanks in part to his efforts, B.C. averaged 4.5 yards per carry when running to the outside in 2025.\n\nAfter the conclusion of his senior campaign, Franklin was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine or any other college showcases. He did, however, participate in the Patriots’ local pro day.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Y-tight end | Ability: Camp body/Practice squad candidate | Contract: Signed through 2028 (2029 RFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Franklin was employed as a multi-purpose tight end in college, both from an alignment and a usage perspective. However, the Patriots might try to use him in a more pre-defined manner suited to his skillset relative to NFL competition. Accordingly, it would not be a surprise if he started out as a Y-tight end and possible H-back/fullback primarily focused on blocking.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? Not the most electrifying athlete, Franklin likely will develop most favorably as a role player. What could that role be? As outlined above, blocking should probably be his main focus early on. If he can bring his game to a proper level, he could develop into a suitable TE2 further down the line.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Based on his college usage, one is inclined to say yes. Franklin, after all, lined up in-line, in the slot, out wide and even in the backfield on occasion. That said, it seems unlikely the Patriots will use him like this early on in his career especially after joining the team relatively late in the process.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? Franklin signed a standard three-year undrafted rookie contract with the Patriots. The pact includes a $885,000 base salary for the 2025 season that simultaneously functions as his cap hit. With no guarantees in the deal and the salary not high enough, he currently does not qualify for Top 51 status and does therefore not count against New England’s books at the moment.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? The Patriots’ tight end depth is a question mark, but Franklin still is facing an uphill battle to make the roster. Before he proves himself capable of elevating his game to pro-level standards and earns quality practice reps, he will most likely have to aim for the practice squad.\n\nSummary: Franklin is an able blocker at the tight end position who also has some solid production on his college résumé. While that alone will not help him make the team, it shows that he comes with a decent foundation. All he has to do next is quickly build on it, or else the practice squad let alone the 53-man roster will prove themselves out of reach.\n\nWhat do you think about Jeremiah Franklin heading into the 2026 season? Will he make name for himself within the tight end mix? Or will his Patriots stint find a quick end? Please head down to the comment section to share your thoughts.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785071691;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"New England Patriots Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Eli Raridon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2062;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4ca14e13ca59d1593251d8af8f2678f4\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Puka Nacua will practice without new contract\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144405/puka-nacua-rams-practice-without-new-contract\";s:11:\"description\";s:292:\"Puka Nacua’s entering the final year of his rookie contract and is worth a lot more on the football field than what he’s set to be paid, but the fourth-year receiver will not hold out or hold in for a new deal. As the Rams started camp on Saturday, Nacua not only reported, but Sean […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2404:\"\n\n\n \n Woodland Hills, - June 08:Rams Puka Nacua (12) at Rams practice on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) g | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nPuka Nacua’s entering the final year of his rookie contract and is worth a lot more on the football field than what he’s set to be paid, but the fourth-year receiver will not hold out or hold in for a new deal. As the Rams started camp on Saturday, Nacua not only reported, but Sean McVay said he is set to fully participate in practice. However, speculation started to gain traction on Saturday that Nacua is not out of the woods from a possible suspension by the NFL.\n\n\nSean McVay said WR Puka Nacua will be at training camp and will take part in practices. Nacua is going into the final season of his rookie deal.— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) <a href=\"https://x.com/sarahbarshop/status/2081063676094853142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nA new contract for Nacua could be north of $43 million per season and $100 million guaranteed. That’s typical money these days for a WR1, but there are some extenuating circumstances with Nacua.\n\nLike can he stay out of trouble and healthy enough to play week to week?\n\nAs <a href=\"https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-07-23/puka-nacua-attorney-questions-authenticity-of-bite-marks-color-photo-lawsuit\">Nacua is dealing with an accusation that he allegedly bit a woman who is now suing him</a>, the NFL could determine that his off-field incidents could fall under the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. The same policy that led to AJ Jackson being suspended for two games in 2024.\n\n\nThe way this reads, it sounds like Puka Nacua could still get disciplined by the NFL Via <a href=\"https://x.com/LATimesklein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LATimesklein</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/v0rriI5XuS\">pic.twitter.com/v0rriI5XuS</a>— Zain Dhanani (@DhananiZain) <a href=\"https://x.com/DhananiZain/status/2081193654513705177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nIn any case, Nacua is at practice and he doesn’t have a new contract.\n\nEither of those situations could change.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785071580;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Puka Nacua\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2063;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"094c6ee1a59e03db07f2458c816c2b11\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"Cardinals OC Nathaniel Hackett opens up\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/92719/cardinals-oc-nathaniel-hackett-opens-up\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"Now that Arizona Cardinals training camp has begun, even if this stage is just helmets and shorts, the new offensive system is being explained and explained again to everyone on this year’s roster. A lot of new players can sometimes be a good thing. RELATED: CARSON BECK SIGNS ROOKIE CONTRACT Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14494:\"\n\n\n \n Nathaniel Hackett (offensive coordinator) answers questions during a news conference at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe on Feb. 18, 2026. | Mark Henle/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nNow that Arizona Cardinals training camp has begun, even if this stage is just helmets and shorts, the new offensive system is being explained and explained again to everyone on this year’s roster.\n\nA lot of new players can sometimes be a good thing. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/92627/arizona-cardinals-sign-carson-beck-to-rookie-contract\">RELATED: CARSON BECK SIGNS ROOKIE CONTRACT</a>\n\nOffensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett went through a Q&A session after practice on Saturday. Here is what he had to say.\n\n————————————————————————————————————————\n\nQ: How do you think you’re doing in terms of just getting started here in training camp 3 days in?\n\nHackett: Great. It’s really an extension of OTAs. We don’t have full pads on. That’s when we’re really going to be excited as a group. But just from a mental and operational standpoint, it’s been great for the guys. Just everybody coming back, you always wonder how much is going to stick. And I really feel like they’ve done a nice job.\n\nQ: How’s it been having Jacoby (Brissett) back and just what does he bring at quarterback?\n\nHackett: Oh, he’s great. He’s a veteran. He’s been in this league for a long time. I’ve known him for a long time, and it’s great to have him in there, and he’s just working through learning everything, and it’s a nice little process.\n\nQ: How different is he from the guy that you saw at the Senior Bowl? \n\nHackett: He’s a lot older. Not as old as me. I was a lot younger back in those days. But you know he’s got that veteran presence. When you first get the rookies, they don’t know what’s going on. So, I think that just the conversations, the things that he’s gone through, just his understanding of football, and the different systems he’s been in. I think all those things help him with us, and you see that growth and just his wisdom.\n\nQ: What are some more of the things about his skill set that you think will fit well in your in this offense?\n\nHackett: I think before I go there, it’s one of those things I want him to come into the offense and see what he can do. But just throughout all my experience going against him, he’s a big strong guy that is not afraid to sling it in there. And I think that’s something you’re always excited about. And we’ll see how it goes as we move forward.\n\n\n\n\n\nQ: When you talk about the rookies not knowing what’s going on, exactly what are you talking about? \n\nHackett: Is it like they don’t know their directions around the facility, the playbook, how to just keep their schedule from college to the pros, everything. Everything you can imagine. Coming to this league is just the speed is so different. You talk about the speed being in a new building; a lot of the guys nowadays might be in different rooms and different facilities because of all the transfers and stuff. But most of the time they’ve been in one place for a while, and now it’s a whole new environment. New people, new people to work with, and definitely new playbooks that are very, very intricate due to the fact of all the things that we see and all the different just our defense is out there.\n\nYou get almost everything and more, which is great because it helps you for the season. But for a young player to have to be able to adjust and learn just the basic system and then apply it to different defenses. It takes some time. So, heads are spinning right now. Especially after two days. But I think it’ll just get better and better. That’s the goal.\n\nQ: How do you think Carson (Beck) is dealing with that in two days? \n\nHackett: I’ll tell you, Carson works really hard. I don’t think I even knew from that standpoint how he would be, and I think he’s done a great job learning as much as he possibly can. And he’s really grasping it. But it’s still about getting those reps, which is so critical at this position. And even just with pads is going to be huge because the live situations, the practice pads, no pads, it’s so different. Just on the timing of the routes, how people block, just everything is different. So, it’s just going to keep getting better, but he’s a very hard worker, and I appreciate that from him.\n\nQ: How do you assess kind of what he’s shown throughout spring and then these first two practices?\n\nHackett: You assess every single thing, every step, and every movement. I think my favorite thing about him is if you give him a correction, he doesn’t do the same thing twice. He learns from it, and I appreciate that. And he doesn’t let it affect him. So, I think that that’s what you want, and we grow from there. Love his arm strength, love his footwork, intelligence, all those things. He’s done a fine job, and we just got a long way to go.\n\nQ: Does having an elite tight end change how a coordinator wants to structure an offense?\n\nHackett: I’ll tell you, he’s fun to be on the same field with. Usually, you have specific things that you do with each position. The more guys that you have that can do more things, the more exciting it is from our standpoint. So, I think to have a guy like Trey (McBride) makes the tight end room really solid. And all those guys.\n\nElijah (Higgins) is doing really well, and he can do more things. So, it allows you to put them in different spots, create different matchups. There are so many different things, and at the same time, they can still run block. We’ll see that as the pads come on, when we finally get to test that. But anytime you have guys that can do multiple things, it’s fun. Our wide receivers, they can run all kinds of different routes instead of just being very specific. So, it just lets you be more fluid.\n\nQ: You mentioned Carson’s arm strength. That was one of the questions about him coming out of college, right? You’re pretty pleased with his arm strength so far?\n\nHackett: I am. I am. I don’t know where that came from. I sure enjoy watching him throw the ball down the field. He had a couple really nice ones, and for him tying his feet in and getting the timing of it and then actually calling those things and getting those opportunities. Those are things that we just can’t get enough for him. But up to this point, he’s been able to place the ball all over the field.\n\nQ: When you’re mentioning an offense for the first time, what techniques do you use to to teach it?\n\nHackett: I think that’s kind of the magic sauce, you know? It’s the process that you go about. Because the reality of it is, obviously, Coach LaFleur, myself, the coaches, we know it really well. We’ve put it together. We’ve built it. But it doesn’t matter necessarily for us. It’s the guys have to own it. They have to go out there, and it has to be second nature to them. For me, it’s always been about processes. It’s how you break it down one step at a time. Just don’t jump to “Z.”\n\nYou have to start with everything beforehand and be very, very specific in the things that you want to teach and how you teach them. There might be something you’re very excited to get to, but there are a couple other steps. As long as you can stay organized and understand what you’re trying to accomplish and have a goal each day, I think that’s the best way to do it. A couple of days ago, to do it and especially not trying to get ahead of yourself when you know what’s coming up. These guys have run the pieces before different schemes. Like, is that hard not to get it? Of course.\n\nI think you’re always battling that because, especially as a coach, you see something and you’re like, “Oh, let’s do this or let’s game plan this.” And it’s like, “Hold on, let’s think, our foundation right now is let’s get up there. Let’s operate. Let’s be great in those little things first and then be able to build off that.” Even though you can sit there and say, “Oh, well, we could do this versus this or this versus that.” That’s the chess game that we play. But you can’t play chess if you don’t know the basic rules first. So, I think for us right now it’s let’s get those fundamentals down. Let’s make sure we know exactly what we’re doing. Then we can build off of it.\n\nQ: You were installing this system earlier this offseason. It was mostly with players that you’ve maybe seen on film or coached against and now with rookies. So, at what point in camp, maybe after pads come on or a few preseason games, are you able to tweak and kind of tailor-make this scheme to the players and have a better idea of what they can really do?\n\nHackett: That’s what you want to do. You want to obviously run the routes the guys are the best at. Whatever the quarterback can throw the best at. Whatever the line can block, all that stuff. The reality is, back in my day when we had more practice, you got to that point earlier. Now, with the limited practice that we have as coaches to train and for the players to learn that\n\nstuff. It takes a little longer. It’s on the players to know mentally. So, then every rep matters. Whether it’s successful or not, there’s something you can learn from it. So, I think that the more reps we get, through preseason, all that stuff, again, that’s the goal. But I don’t think there’s ever a perfect time; it’s how fast can they get it all with your top two wide receivers.\n\nDo you see those guys as competing during training camp for targets and opportunities? Or do you already kind of know how you want to deploy Marvin (Harrison)? Everything’s competition. I love it. I want everybody to compete for everything. I want all those guys that want the ball every single play, and if they don’t get the ball, be mad. In the end, it’s a competitive game and we want that always to be brewing in them.\n\nWe always want to throw everybody the ball. We want to hand the ball to everyone. We’ve got a lot of fun players to highlight, and right now it’s, hey, let’s just go, let’s learn the system, learn those fundamentals, see where the defense takes us. We might sit there and say, hey, this is a perfect play for Michael (Wilson) or Trey. But things happen. It’s about everybody else across the board being perfect right now, and we’ll continually get to that and try to get everybody the football.\n\nQ: As someone who knows what it’s like to sit in the head coach’s chair, do you offer advice to Mike or does he come to you with questions on how to do certain things or how you did things? Anything like that?\n\nHackett: It’s been great. Up to this point, I’m here for Mike. I want him to be the best version of himself. He wants me to be the best version of myself. We both have jobs to do and he’s doing a great job. I mean, it’s early, undefeated. It’s a great time right now. But for us, it’s just about working as much as I can help him, as much as we can help each other. There have been conversations. I want him to talk to everybody. We’ve got a lot of great experience in the coaching staff. The players, everything, let’s learn from everyone. Grow with all of us together. I think that’s what creates a great team.\n\nQ: Do you see this running back room as having a starter as it stands right now?\n\nHackett: Right now, it’s a great room. I’m really excited about it. Excited for James (Conner) to get out there and show what he’s got. All the guys, right now, we’re just trying to work on that operation. We’re trying to make sure we’re crisp, we’re clean, and we’ve got a great play style.\n\nQ: Where’s Jeremiah at his progression?\n\nHackett: He’s definitely a rookie, and as we’ve talked about, he’ll keep growing every single day. I’m very excited for him. All those guys, not just him. I’m very excited about this room. There are a lot of guys that have a lot of carries, a lot of experience. Guys that can do multiple things. You don’t have guys that are just kind of specific in one thing that they do. They can catch, they can block, they can run different schemes. So, I think that’s really exciting. I’ve been lucky to be around some good running backs, and it’s about these guys right now. I’m excited to see what they can do.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785070800;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:31:\"Arizona Cardinals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13272;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Carson Beck\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2064;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b89460c45796b275f385ebb9b60d46d0\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Denver Broncos roster review: Quarterback Jarrett Stidham\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-roster/179370/denver-broncos-roster-review-quarterback-jarrett-stidham\";s:11:\"description\";s:362:\"When Bo Nix suffered his season ending injury against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, the weight of the world was placed on backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham’s shoulders. The veteran quarterback hadn’t thrown a regular season pass since finishing out the final three-game stretch of the 2023 season replacing Russell Wilson. But when […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4795:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 25: Jarrett Stidham #8 of the Denver Broncos looks on during the second quarter in the AFC Championship Playoff game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen Bo Nix suffered his season ending injury against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, the weight of the world was placed on backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham’s shoulders.\n\nThe veteran quarterback hadn’t thrown a regular season pass since finishing out the final three-game stretch of the 2023 season replacing Russell Wilson. But when Nix went down, Stidham was given a gargantuan task to help lead the Broncos to victory over the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.\n\nAfter an early three-and-out to open the game, Denver’s offense rebounded with a second drive touchdown. At that point in time, it seemed like “Stiddy” and his offensive teammates could do enough to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. Alas, their efforts fizzled the remainder of the game and zero points were added to the scoreboard through the final three quarters.\n\nStidham’s lost fumble and interception proved to be costly and the Broncos’ miraculous season would come to a crushing end with a 10-7 loss. Entering his fourth year with the Broncos, the veteran quarterback hopes to be the primary backup to Nix for the 2026 season. Will Stidham earn the backup job with the Broncos once again or will Sam Ehlinger find a way to unseat him as the primary backup to Nix? Let’s discuss.\n\nPlayer Profile\n\nAge: 30 | Experience: Seventh Year | College: Auburn | Height: 6’3” | Weight: 215 pounds\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StidJa00.htm\">2025 Statistics</a>: 17 regular season appearances as Nix’s backup. No regular season passing statistics. 17 of 31 for 133 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception in AFCCG vs. Patriots. Three sacks taken, one lost fumble.\n\nJarrett Stidham’s 2026 outlook with the Broncos\n\nAt this juncture, I’d presume Stidham is the favorite to win the backup job. Nevertheless, it certainly isn’t an absolute guarantee. While many fans were upset with Stidham’s performance in the AFC Championship Game, there is no denying Stidham has more experience with and knowledge of Head Coach Sean Payton’s system than Ehlinger. \n\nThat in itself is enough for me to have him as the early favorite in the competition. Also, I’d venture to say that Stidham’s overall mechanics and ability as a quarterback are a bit more advanced than Ehlinger’s. Though I would argue Ehlinger may have a slight edge when it comes to arm strength. But is an edge in one category enough to supplant a longtime NFL backup?\n\nIt may also be of note that Stidham was the first outside free agent signing the Broncos made when Payton took over. He is a player Denver’s offensive staff clearly think high off. Both Payton and newly crowned Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb have given nothing but praise for Stidham during his stint with the Broncos.\n\nFinal Thoughts\n\nMy gut tells me that Stidham will wind up earning the Broncos’ backup job for their ‘26 gridiron campaign for the reasons above. In the final year of his two-year contract signed in 2025, Stidham is scheduled to make roughly $8 million this season. Ehlinger on the other hand, accounts for just $2 million against the salary cap. If the Broncos opt to roll with Ehlinger, the Broncos will gain a decent amount of salary cap space—$4.5 million vs. 3.5 million in dead money.\n\nAt the end of the day, I don’t think salary cap savings will have an impact on the staff’s decision at backup quarterback. The only question that will matter to them is “Who gives us the best shot to win each week if Nix isn’t available?” In my opinion, I’d give the edge to Stiddy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785067200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Denver Broncos Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jarrett Stidham\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2065;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"34f1edf97d130045b676be5426feb78a\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Chiefs rookie Mansoor Delane says his injured shoulder is getting better every day\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-rookie-mansoor-delane-says-his-injured-shoulder-is-getting-better-every-day\";s:11:\"description\";s:177:\"Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane wore a yellow non-contact jersey at his first training camp practice as a result of the shoulder injury he suffered during the offseason.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2485:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_patrickmahomesnewmoney_260611\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"812945\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_patrickmahomesnewmoney_260611\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_patrickmahomesnewmoney_260611\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Kansas City Chiefs\",\"title\": \"Mahomes\' reworked deal carries major significance\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/chiefs-did-something-they-didnt-have-to-with-patrick-mahomes-new-deal\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-06-11T12:05:17Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane wore a yellow non-contact jersey at his first training camp practice as a result of the shoulder injury he suffered during the offseason. But he says he\'ll be fully cleared \"some time soon, for sure.\"\"It\'s good, just getting better every day. Biggest thing right now is just getting my feet under me, acclimating to the conditioning,\" Delane said.Delane spent time studying the playbook and doing the conditioning he can while his shoulder healed. He acknowledged that the shoulder injury was a result of going too hard during Organized Team Activities but said he understands that in training camp he needs to dial it down, and save the big hits for the regular season.\"That\'s something that\'s going to be hard for me to turn down, my aggression, but you\'ve got to be smart. In the NFL, you\'ve got to protect your teammates. That\'s the most important thing,\" Delane said.The Chiefs traded up to the sixth overall pick to draft Delane because they think he\'s going to dial it up in a big way when the season starts.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785066973;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13385;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Mansoor Delane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2066;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d33cb1b761bbd807bf96d491f1dbcb3c\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Buffalo Bills 2026 scouting report: wide reciever Joshua Palmer\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/137166/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-wide-reciever-joshua-palmer\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"The Buffalo Bills revamped their receiving corps this offseason. Often, that means that we should expect numerous new faces; however, in this case, the Bills really just added two pieces who are expected to contribute. That might not sound like much, but given the failures of Buffalo’s receivers in 2025, it could be just enough. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6659:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Joshua Palmer #5 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills revamped their receiving corps this offseason. Often, that means that we should expect numerous new faces; however, in this case, the Bills really just added two pieces who are expected to contribute. That might not sound like much, but given the failures of Buffalo’s receivers in 2025, it could be just enough.\n\nThat’s not to say that the Bills didn’t add receivers last season. They just added the wrong players—or at least players whose contributions were vastly underwhelming.\n\nIn today’s edition of “91 players in 91 days,” we discuss a 2025 signee who is currently living squarely in “Bust” territory. _____________________________________________________________________________\n\nName: Joshua Palmer\n\nNumber: 5\n\nPosition: WR\n\nHeight/Weight: 6’1” 210 lbs.\n\nAge: 26 (27 on 9/22/2026)\n\nExperience/Draft: 6; selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round (No. 77 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft\n\nCollege: Tennessee\n\nAcquired: Signed with Buffalo on 3/13/2025\n\nFinancial situation (per Spotrac): Palmer enters the second year of his three-year, $36 million contract. If he’s on the 53-man roster, he carries a cap hit of $11.75 million, which is the fifth-highest total on Buffalo’s roster. If he’s released, Buffalo will carry a dead cap charge of $14.24 million for the season. If he’s traded, Buffalo will carry a $1.6 million dead cap hit this year and a $4.8 million dead cap hit in 2027. Asa vested veteran, Palmer’s $9.66 million base salary becomes fully guaranteed if he’s on the roster Week One.\n\n2025 Recap: Palmer came over from the Chargers last season, and he was immediately expected to slot in as either the second or third wideout in Buffalo’s passing attack, with Khalil Shakir the clear top receiver. Instead, Palmer was a nonfactor for much of the season. The initial returns were solid, as he caught five passes for 61 yards on nine targets in Buffalo’s season-opening 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. That was the high-water mark, however, as he did not catch more than two passes in a game for the rest of the season. In the first quarter of Buffalo’s Week Six tilt against the Atlanta Falcons, it looked like Palmer might have a coming-out party, as he caught two passes for 60 yards. However, he injured his knee and his ankle on the same play, which caused him to miss the next three games. When he returned, he was still limited by the injuries, and he missed two more games as a result. Faced with roster decisions and mounting injuries at the receiver position, Buffalo placed Palmer on injured reserve ahead of the postseason, ending his season before he could appear in a playoff game. He finished his disappointing campaign with just 22 receptions for 303 yards on 37 targets. All of those totals were career-lows.\n\nPositional outlook: Palmer is one of 14 wideouts on the current roster. Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, DJ Moore, Skyler Bell, Mac Dalena, Mecole Hardman Jr., Ja’Mori Maclin, Jalen Virgil, Trent Sherfield, Tyrell Shaver, Stephen Gosnell, Max Tomczak, and Quentin Skinner are the others. \n\n2026 Offseason: Palmer was still rehabbing his injuries at the start of offseason work, but he was a full participant during minicamp. He is healthy now. He did not have surgery to repair his injuries, choosing rest and rehabilitation over surgery.\n\n2026 Season outlook: It’s easy to say that injuries caused Palmer’s season to be a dud last year, but that’s an oversimplification. He was a nonfactor for much of the year even before he was hurt, and while we can debate whether the Bills mismanaged his injuries by not putting him on injured reserve after that Monday Night Football loss to the Falcons, what we do know is that he was not terribly useful for Buffalo’s offense. Add in the fact that his cap hit is the fifth-highest on the team, and we have all the makings of an abysmal contract.\n\nNothing about Palmer’s play—not his time in college with Tennessee or his performance with the Chargers—suggested that he should be paid like a top-50 wideout in the NFL, but his contract has him at WR42 right now. That’s a pretty huge miss on the part of general manager Brandon Beane. One good thing to come from that contract was Beane realizing that he needed to add receiving help this offseason, so the Bills went out and traded for a legitimate stud in DJ Moore. We can argue about whether that was an overpay another time. \n\nPalmer is likely to be on the Bills’ roster this season. I don’t think they’ll eat the huge dead cap hit by releasing him, and I’d be very surprised if they found a trade partner given Palmer’s horrendous 2025 showing. Allocating top-five cap dollars to someone who’s probably fighting, at best, to be WR3 isn’t ideal, but it’s legitty for the Bills this season. Hopefully, Palmer can bounce back and be a meaningful contributor to a revamped Bills’ passing offense. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s used in a far more niche role this season, especially if Coleman and Bell can beat him out for snaps. \n\nPalmer averaged 46 catches, 572 receiving yards, and 3 touchdowns per year with the Chargers. If he can approach those numbers this season, it will be a win for the Bills. I’m not a gambler, but I’d bet the under on all three of those totals, though. Palmer is not someone I’m counting on as a big contributor this season, though I wouldn’t mind being proven wrong.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785066891;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:6:{i:0;s:21:\"91 Players in 90 Days\";i:1;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:2;s:25:\"Buffalo Bills Depth Chart\";i:3;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";i:4;s:20:\"Buffalo Bills Roster\";i:5;s:7:\"General\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7670;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Joshua Palmer\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2067;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f3b3760cdefdace35993740bf68fcc61\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Jacoby Brissett: Signs new deal with Arizona\";s:4:\"link\";s:63:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/jacoby-brissett-10919\";s:11:\"description\";s:161:\"Brissett and the Cardinals agreed to a reworked contract Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:161:\"Brissett and the Cardinals agreed to a reworked contract Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785066240;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2068;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"762ddd69969b1d7e87a7c5b1feb0017b\";s:5:\"title\";s:106:\"New York Jets News: T’Vondre Sweat, Tim Patrick, and Tyler Baron to start training camp on injured lists\";s:4:\"link\";s:157:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95180/new-york-jets-news-tvondre-sweat-tim-patrick-and-tyler-baron-to-start-training-camp-on-injured-lists\";s:11:\"description\";s:316:\"Happy Sunday, Jets fans! Here are your daily Jets links. Ethan Greenberg – Jets Place 2 Players on PUP, 1 on NFI Brian Costello – Top five Jets players to watch during training camp 2026 Brian Costello – Aaron Glenn’s second Jets season features a retooled roster — and same heavy burden to shed Bent […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5989:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 07: T\'Vondre Sweat #93 of the Tennessee Titans waits for the snap during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nHappy Sunday, Jets fans!\n\nHere are your daily Jets links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-pup-tyler-baron-tim-patrick-nfi-tvondre-sweat-07-25-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-pup-tyler-baron-tim-patrick-nfi-tvondre-sweat-07-25-2026\">Ethan Greenberg</a> – Jets Place 2 Players on PUP, 1 on NFI\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/25/sports/top-five-jets-players-to-watch-during-training-camp-2026/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/25/sports/top-five-jets-players-to-watch-during-training-camp-2026/\">Brian Costello</a> – Top five Jets players to watch during training camp 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/25/sports/aaron-glenns-second-jets-season-features-a-retooled-roster-and-same-heavy-burden-to-shed/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/25/sports/aaron-glenns-second-jets-season-features-a-retooled-roster-and-same-heavy-burden-to-shed/\">Brian Costello</a> – Aaron Glenn’s second Jets season features a retooled roster — and same heavy burden to shed\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-make-or-break-braelon-allen\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-make-or-break-braelon-allen\">Bent</a> – Jets 2026 Make or Break: How will Braelon Allen respond from injury-shortened 2025 season?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/25/ny-jets-qb-signal-callers-training-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/25/ny-jets-qb-signal-callers-training-camp/\">Connor Long</a> – Former Jets QB working with NYJ signal-callers before training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/25/3-ny-jets-players-land-on-injury-lists-ahead-of-training-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/25/3-ny-jets-players-land-on-injury-lists-ahead-of-training-camp/\">Connor Long</a> – 3 NY Jets players land on injury lists ahead of training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/25/ny-jets-offense-reshuffle-fix-weaknesses/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/25/ny-jets-offense-reshuffle-fix-weaknesses/\">Stefan Stelling</a> – Could a reshuffle fix the Jets offense’s biggest weakness?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/25/ny-jets-film-session-can-francisco-mauigoa-win-lb3/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/25/ny-jets-film-session-can-francisco-mauigoa-win-lb3/\">Joe Blewett</a> – NY Jets film session: Can Francisco Mauigoa win LB3?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/25/new-york-jets-rookies-get-early-start-to-2026-nfl-season/91047987007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115233e1153xxv115233d--58--b--58--&gca-ft=175&gca-ds=sophi\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/25/new-york-jets-rookies-get-early-start-to-2026-nfl-season/91047987007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115233e1153xxv115233d--58--b--58--&gca-ft=175&gca-ds=sophi\">Nick Wojton</a> – New York Jets rookies get early start to 2026 NFL season\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-competitions-to-monitor-and-who-is-most-likely-to-be-cut-01ky094tjaqv\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-competitions-to-monitor-and-who-is-most-likely-to-be-cut-01ky094tjaqv\">Colby Colwell</a> – Jets Training Camp Competitions to Monitor (and Who is Most Likely to Be Cut)\n\n<a 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Today, John Portis wraps up our coverage with a look at the cornerbacks. We hoped you enjoyed this series and come back for all our coverage as training camp finally […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7791:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nEditor’s note: We have been running down some key battles for playing time in the the leadup to Washington Commanders training camp later this month. Today, John Portis wraps up our coverage with a look at the cornerbacks. We hoped you enjoyed this series and come back for all our coverage as training camp finally arrives.\n\nThe cornerback spot opposite Trey Amos is still an unknown heading into Commanders training camp, as new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has made no clear declarations of his intentions. Mike Sainristil and Amik Robertson profile similarly on the inside, but neither has Rasul Douglas’s length and experience on the boundary.\n\nAmos’ latest injury update, directly from the <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2078834971037364283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">corner himself</a>, indicates he will be fully healthy for the start of training camp, but the team put him on the active/PUP list on Saturday. Washington’s staff is typically slow to reinsert players who have previously missed time due to injury, preferring instead to allow the player to <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/1956702490730336692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ramp up</a>.\n\nWhile this may slow Amos’s development somewhat, it does provide an opportunity for the team to put Mike Sainristil and Rasul Douglas on the field with the first unit for a side-by-side evaluation of their performance in the new defense.\n\nThe scheme would seem to be a fit for Sainristil, a third-year cornerback and 2024 second-round pick. Miscast in press-man assignments, Sainristil has looked better in zone coverage when allowed to keep his eyes in the backfield and lean on his natural instincts and ball skills. Jones’ system should be a welcome change for Sainristil, who is in desperate need of one.\n\nShifted outside during his rookie season, Sainristil was credited for performing well in a less-than-ideal situation. <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SainMi00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to Pro Football Reference</a>, his 2024 allowed passer rating was 96.7, but he actually allowed more passing yards than he did in 2025, which was a regression.\n\n\nMike Sainristil finishes regular season as one of the WORST CORNERS in football 👇 #90 in TD Allowed (6th) #80 in Separation Rate (1.8) #92 in Receptions Allowed (55) #93 in Yards Allowed (655) #99 in Man Success Rate (62.1%) #77 in Passer rating Allowed (107.5) <a href=\"https://t.co/deQzPT1HBm\">https://t.co/deQzPT1HBm</a>— Intrinsic (@intrinsicvalyou) <a href=\"https://x.com/intrinsicvalyou/status/1877441596439810224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 9, 2025</a>\n\n\nHis plus ball skills have always been evident, with 14 passes defended and four interceptions in 2024 to go with <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4428414/mike-sainristil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 passes defended and four interceptions</a> last season. Sainristil also recorded 93 tackles in his rookie season and 85 tackles in his sophomore campaign. Versatility, ball skills, and tackling are three things Daronte Jones covets in his cornerbacks. Expect Sainristil to have a role this season.\n\nDouglas is coming off a season in a scheme that was already a friendly fit, as former Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is a fan of zone coverage. Douglas responded well and demonstrated his own ball skills. In <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025</a>, he was targeted 82 times, allowing 54 catches for 515 yards and three touchdowns. He also defended 13 passes and recorded two interceptions, and over his career, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Douglas has 21 interceptions</a>. The Eagles’ 2017 third-round selection has plus size at 6-foot-2 and 209 pounds. He has spent the majority of his career on the outside but does offer some versatility to play the slot or occasional hybrid role. Douglas is also strong against the run, with 62 tackles and 2 tackles for a loss last season. Again, we have the three things Jones looks for in cornerbacks: versatility, ball skills, and tackling.\n\nSo where does that leave us? Hogs Haven’s camp battle series has not been about claiming roster spots. Instead, it focuses on players fighting for playing time in new schemes. Jones’ teachings <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/mike-sainristil-commanders-defense-slot-outside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promote</a> them to learn the system as a whole and not by individual assignment, as they will sometimes be asked to do multiple, different things.\n\nBoth defensive backs should have a role this season, as will Amik Robertson. While some fans may say Douglas is just depth or insurance, Rasul hasn’t played less than 87% of a team’s defensive snaps in the last six years and chose to come to Washington after a strong season. Length on the outside matters, and it isn’t something Sainristil or Robertson can bring to the secondary. \n\nThe team is still very high on Sainristil’s potential, and Jones <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2064365868394426577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mentioned</a> the cornerback’s history at Michigan and inside/outside versatility during the offseason. However, Jones is ultimately about putting his players in the best position to make plays. Sainristil’s success this season will hinge on finding the proper fit, and the team will most certainly use camp and the preseason to find it. When Amos is medically cleared and returns to practice, will that primarily be on the outside, or will Mike give way to Douglas on the boundary for a more suitable role?\n\n\nEven after a bumpy 2025 I still like Mike Sainristil to be a contributor & starter on defense. 2025 CB stats: 4 INT (3rd) Solo Tackles (7th) 7 Pass Breakups (28th) Most catches allowed… Blindly trust Daronte Jones to get the most out of him and in the right position – whether… <a href=\"https://t.co/FVurIznZ0r\">pic.twitter.com/FVurIznZ0r</a>— Carolina Commander (@SC_Commanderr) <a href=\"https://x.com/SC_Commanderr/status/2018378345751478730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nVs.\n\n\nAll-22: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> newly-acquired CB Rasul Douglas started 13 of 15 games with the Dolphins in 25’. He recorded 37 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions & 13 passes deflections. PFF graded him 72.7 overall (21st among CBs) with a 82.0 pass rush grade. He… <a href=\"https://t.co/a2LZjC3lAw\">pic.twitter.com/a2LZjC3lAw</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2075951233836237261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785063600;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Roster\";i:1;s:36:\"Washington Commanders Roster Battles\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11676;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Mike Sainristil\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2070;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a45be32dcb48105f9fdc1a7d15c4cf5a\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Mike Vrabel keeps mum on Harold Landry’s injury status\";s:4:\"link\";s:110:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/131757/harold-landry-injury-status-mike-vrabel-update\";s:11:\"description\";s:352:\"Five players were absent from the New England Patriots’ first training camp practice on Saturday, including starting outside linebacker Harold Landry. The team captain had been placed on the physically unable to perform list leading up to camp, and his status remains unclear. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Mike Vrabel was unable to give any […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3105:\"\n\n\n \n Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry III (2) warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi\'s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images \n\nFive players were absent from the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131677/patriots-training-camp-recap-day-1-christian-gonzalez-aj-brown\">New England Patriots’ first training camp practice</a> on Saturday, including starting outside linebacker Harold Landry. The team captain had been <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131349/injury-update-pup-nfi-harold-landry-training-camp\">placed on the physically unable to perform list</a> leading up to camp, and his status remains unclear.\n\nSpeaking to reporters on Friday, Mike Vrabel was unable to give any concrete updates either. In fact, the Patriots’ head coach even refrained from ruling out the issue impacting Landry’s regular season availability.\n\n“I’m not going to predict that. I’m not going to pretend to predict that,” Vrabel said. “Where Harold is at the start of the season, I wouldn’t be able to tell you right now. He won’t be practicing, but he’ll be working, and hopefully we’ll get him back.”\n\nLandry arrived in New England last offseason on a three-year, $43.5 million contract. He had an encouraging start to his <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128011/harold-landry-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">first season with the club</a>, but a knee injury kept bothering him down the stretch.\n\nAfter playing 78.7% of defensive snaps and registering 6.5 sacks and a forced fumble over the first half of the season, he was limited to 33.8% and two quarterback takedowns after playing through the knee injury in a Week 12 contest versus the Bengals. In total, he finished his first season with 18 games and a 56.7% playing time share.\n\nLandry was a limited during offseason workouts earlier this spring, and did not participate during any of the three mandatory minicamp practices. For his coach, this is all part of the unfortunate nature of the game.\n\n“We’re going to talk about injuries that could happen, they’re 100% in football,” Vrabel explained. “At some point and time everybody’s going to get hurt. The expectation is they all work extremely hard to get back. That they’re where they’re supposed to be when they’re supposed to be there. They focus on what they can do as opposed to what they can’t do. I’m very confident with our return‑to‑play.”\n\nVrabel and the other players on the PUP or non-football injury lists — RB Terrell Jennings, TE C.J. Dippre, S Brenden Schooler — can be activated at any point during training camp.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785063600;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Injuries\";i:1;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5030;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Harold Landry\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2071;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"947a713160a0eb13bd60206888c9cb75\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"5 areas where Jaxson Dart needs to improve, and how the Giants can help him do it\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/164931/5-areas-where-jaxson-dart-needs-to-improve-and-how-the-giants-can-help-him-do-it\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"Jaxson Dart did enough in his rookie season to make the New York Giants believe they might have found the answer they have been seeking at quarterback since Eli Manning retired. Dart played well enough, in fact, to be one of the reasons why John Harbaugh was interested in taking the Giants’ head-coaching job. “The […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:24473:\"\n\n\n \n Jaxson Dart | Getty Images \n\nJaxson Dart did enough in his rookie season to make the New York Giants believe they might have found the answer they have been seeking at quarterback since Eli Manning retired.\n\nDart played well enough, in fact, to be one of the reasons why John Harbaugh was interested in taking the Giants’ head-coaching job.\n\n“The quarterback’s kind of important. You know, that’s kind of a big deal,” Harbaugh said at his introductory press conference. “I’m excited about Jaxson Dart.”\n\nAfter working with the young quarterback for a few months, Harbaugh’s excitement has grown.\n\n\n“I don’t know about surprised, probably just impressed more than anything. I do think he’s obsessed. I believe he really really wants to be good,” Harbaugh said recently via <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx50nx9G0OM&t=1409s\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx50nx9G0OM&t=1409s\">Bleav in Giants</a> with Bob Papa and Carl Banks.\n\n\n\n“He’s kinda got the it factor from a leadership standpoint because he’s respected by the guys. They just know how hard he works, how much he prepares and they respect his talent. He’s got some charisma.”\n\n\nDart has all those things. What he doesn’t have are the pelts on the wall that prove he is a top 10-type quarterback the Giants can and will win with on a consistent basis. \n\nQuarterback rankings should be taken with a grain of salt. This list of starting quarterback rankings, though, tells a consistent story:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-quarterback-rankings-all-32-starters-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-quarterback-rankings-all-32-starters-2026\">Pro Football Focus</a> — Dart is No. 25\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122435/nfl-starting-qbs-ranked-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122435/nfl-starting-qbs-ranked-2026\">SB Nation</a> — Dart is No. 28\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/2026-nfl-preseason-qb-rankings\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/2026-nfl-preseason-qb-rankings\">Sports Illustrated</a> — Dart is No. 23\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/qb-stock-market-ranking-all-32-starters-heading-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/qb-stock-market-ranking-all-32-starters-heading-training-camp\">FOX Sports</a> — Dart is No. 21\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-qb-rankings-quarterback-analysis-breakdowns-from-chris-simms-heading-into-otas\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-qb-rankings-quarterback-analysis-breakdowns-from-chris-simms-heading-into-otas\">NBC Sports</a> (Chris Simms) — Dart is No. 22\n\n\nThe story those rankings tell? That Dart has a long way to go to become the quarterback the Giants drafted him to be, and think he can be.\n\nSimms summarized Dart this way:\n\n\nDart is a master of backyard football who can make magic happen but questions remain about the quarterback’s ability to thrive in the pocket heading into his second season.\n\n\nThe Giants have been here before\n\nNot so long ago a rookie quarterback named Daniel Jones excited the fan base by throwing 24 touchdown passes to 12 interceptions while passing for 3,207 yards in 13 games, 12 of them starts.\n\nJones was “Danny Dimes.” He could throw it. He could run it. His rookie season offered hope that GM Dave Gettleman, criticized for using the No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on Jones, would be proven right.\n\nThat, of course, did not happen. Jones has never again reached 20 touchdown passes in a season. The 2025 season with the Indianapolis Colts is the only time Jones has surpassed the 232.8 yards passing per game that he averaged as a rookie. He averaged 238.5 yards in 13 games.\n\nSo, as good as most feel about Dart’s future, there are no guarantees. The hoped-for leap into the upper tier of quarterbacks never truly happened for Jones. Will it happen for Dart?\n\nThe New York Post did some <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/sports/the-success-and-cautionary-tales-staring-down-jaxson-dart-entering-critical-second-giants-season/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/sports/the-success-and-cautionary-tales-staring-down-jaxson-dart-entering-critical-second-giants-season/\">Year 2 quarterback research that bodes well for Dart</a>:\n\n\nThe Post researched the 33 first-round quarterbacks drafted from 2016-24 to see how many actually took a Year 2 leap — or was it more like a baby step? — and how many went in the other direction.\n\n\n\nRemoving five instances where there is not enough data over the first two seasons to draw a conclusion, 19 of the other 28 experienced a spike in quarterback rating, including seven whose progress was dramatic. Of the nine who went in reverse, only one (the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels) was limited by injury.\n\n\n\nBut perhaps the most interesting finding related to expectations for Dart in 2026 is that quarterbacks who had a new head coach and new offensive coordinator made some of the biggest strides.\n\n\nThe Post pointed to Drake Maye of the New England Patriots and Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears as examples of the quarterback/new coach jump.\n\nYoung quarterback issues\n\nYoung quarterbacks in the NFL always have a lot to learn. The variety of things Dart needs to improve upon appear to be things typical of quarterbacks early in their NFL careers. Let’s break these down into a handful of categories. In reality, as you will see, the various categories overlap in some ways.\n\nToo much hero ball\n\nThis is really the “Dart takes too many hits when he runs” category. \n\nThe Giants can’t take running the ball out of Dart’s game, it is part of what makes him dynamic. Per Sumer Sports, Dart was third in the NFL in quarterback rush yards (487), second in rushing touchdowns (9), and second in Expected Points Added (EPA) when running (38.12).\n\nHarbaugh has <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165282/john-harbaugh-wont-take-qb-run-game-away-from-jaxson-dart\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165282/john-harbaugh-wont-take-qb-run-game-away-from-jaxson-dart\">no intention of taking that away from his quarterback</a>.\n\nAs has been discussed ad nauseum, what the Giants need Dart to do when he does run is to protect himself, to make smarter decisions about when to put the ball and his body at risk.\n\nAs a rookie, Dart seemed resistant to the idea that discretion was the better part of valor. The unnecessary hit that he took against the New England Patriots after missing two games with a concussion is evidence of that.\n\n\nThe fight that broke out after Patriots LB Christian Elliss hit Jaxson Dart (🎥: <a href=\"https://x.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@espn</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/0vKvKPWRju\">pic.twitter.com/0vKvKPWRju</a>— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/ComplexSports/status/1995677927841955855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 2, 2025</a>\n\n\nOffensive coordinator Matt Nagy and quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan have spent time showing Dart clips and going over when it is and is not worth taking risks. Callahan said there have been some “very direct conversations” with Dart about things he needs to improve upon.\n\nOne of those, of course, is not subjecting himself to unnecessary hits.\n\n“There’s an awareness of when to put yourself at risk, when to get out of bounds, when to get down on the ground and not take a hit, and when to be smart with the football,” Callahan said. “Those are things you just point out … but I never want to take that ability to affect the game with his legs because it’s something that makes him a really dangerous player.”\n\nDart sounds like he has <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/162399/ny-giants-qb-jaxson-dart-knows-he-needs-to-make-mature-decisions\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/162399/ny-giants-qb-jaxson-dart-knows-he-needs-to-make-mature-decisions\">gotten the message</a>.\n\n“It’s important for the quarterback to make sure how he’s feeling one play that he’s going to feel that same way the next play,” Dart said this spring. “And at the same time, just having the experience last year of sitting out two games, I hadn’t done that in my career. So, I just hated that time of not being out there with my teammates.\n\nSo obviously I understand the most important thing is to be out there. So, you just grow and learn from things. And I think I’m going to do a good job at it this year for sure.\n\n“My competitiveness isn’t going to change at all. I think, just like I said, it just goes into situationally. Just what times it’s worth it and what times it’s not. And just making those mature decisions.”\n\nWe will see if words lead to actions. \n\nNot always making the right read\n\nGreg Cosell, one of the premier quarterback analysts in the business, said recently of Dart that “there were times he didn’t see it the right way” during his rookie season. Cosell told Ross Tucker that Dart will “get better in that regard with more experience.”\n\n\n“Jaxson Dart had a solid rookie season…” “There were times he didn\'t SEE it the right way. And when quarterbacks can run, when they don\'t see it the right way, they TAKE OFF…”<a href=\"https://x.com/gregcosell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GregCosell</a> breaks down the Giants QB going into Year 2: <a href=\"https://t.co/AE8YtdXIgj\">pic.twitter.com/AE8YtdXIgj</a>— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) <a href=\"https://x.com/RossTuckerPod/status/2077732483744067668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne of Dart’s strengths is, of course, his ability to make plays with his legs. Cosell pointed out that this is a double-edged sword for young quarterbacks that often causes them to run before they need to.\n\n“When quarterbacks can run, when they don’t see it the right way, they take off,” Cosell said. “And that disrupts your pass game and obviously as we saw last year, it caused problems for him in terms of injury.”\n\nAccording to Pro Football Focus, Dart was the worst quarterback in the league last season in terms of allowed pressure — defined as pressures where the quarterback is fully or partly responsible for being pressured while attempting to pass. \n\nDart was at least partly responsible 39.1% of the time when pressured. Shedeur Sanders was second at 27.3%. Dart was at least partially at fault on 50 pressures. Only Maye (52) was responsible for more. Maye’s total, though, came on 234 dropbacks under pressure, while Dart’s came on 128 dropbacks under pressure.\n\nOne of the reasons for those self-allowed pressures? Leaving the pocket too soon, thus putting your blockers at a disadvantage because they don’t know where you are.\n\nLike Cosell, Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSnyDA3k2Gw&t=46s\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSnyDA3k2Gw&t=46s\">also saw Dart taking off from the pocket before he needed to</a>. \n\n“I actually think Shedeur Sanders is worse at this despite what the numbers maybe showed there in the percentages because I think when you watch Shedeur a lot of his problems are it’s not it’s before the first read. It’s before he’s finished his like first step,” Baumgardner said. “I don’t see that as much with Jaxson. I see I’ll see one to two and then he freaks out instead of one to two to three and then we got to keep going through the thing and if I get through four and I don’t know what I’m doing then I’ll go.”\n\nNot throwing with anticipation\n\nBaumgardner lauded Dart’s accuracy in terms of ball placement and ability to make all the throws. What he did express concern about was Dart’s tendency to throw the ball a tick too late, to not throw with anticipation that could help receivers turn modest gains into big plays. Or turn incompletions into completions.\n\n“He’s one of these guys where it’s you’ve got to be wide open sometimes before he’s ready to rip it,” Baumgardner said. “He’s just a guy that needs to see that receiver break two full steps or two full strides into a really wide window before he rips the ball.”\n\nBaumgardner calls that “a hangover from the [Lane] Kiffin offense” that Dart played in at Ole Miss, where anticipatory throws weren’t required.\n\nThis was always an issue for Jones. It still is. Some quarterbacks improve in this area, and some do not. Baumgardner thinks Dart can get better.\n\n“I don’t think he’s a guy that it’s totally a lost cause. I think he can coax more out of it,” Baumgardner said. “But I do think it might be one of those things where it’s like, hey, we got to be careful with how we run the offense because it might not be something that he’s ever super, super strong at. Can he get better at it? Yeah, but I’m not sure he’ll ever be great at it.”\n\nLearning to play under center\n\nDart admitted during the spring that the team’s new offensive scheme will feature “a lot more of the under-center action game.”\n\nYes, the more traditional reliance on plays with the quarterback under center is a Harbaugh thing. Offenses around the league are <a href=\"https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/fantasy/nfl-offensive-trends-fantasy-football/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/fantasy/nfl-offensive-trends-fantasy-football/\">playing more under center,</a> and with heavier personnel, to counter defensive trends. The chart below is from Sharp Football:\n\nPlaying from under center forces defenses to have more respect for the run, rather than simply adjusting to the run on their way to a quarterback who is in shotgun. Sharp Football puts it this way:\n\n\nWhen you are in a static shotgun situation, you lose more offensive leverage.\n\n\n\nThat is not always the case in neutral game scripts, as offenses like the Colts, Eagles, and Ravens have had success in recent seasons when everything is in order.\n\n\n\nStill, when you are in a static dropback game out of shotgun, you are fighting with a hand tied behind your back and allow the defense to know the assignment.\n\n\nAs Dart alluded to, it also brings real play-action passing into play. Another chart from Sharp Football, detailing passing success under center vs. shotgun in 2025:\n\nThese numbers show the value of passing from under center. Unfortunately, Dart was not good at this skill as a rookie. And, it is clear that Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka knew it.\n\nAmong 36 quarterbacks who dropped back to pass at least 325 times in 2025, Dart used play-action 106 times. Per <a href=\"https://www.giants.com/news/jaxson-dart-john-harabugh-arvell-reese-tremaine-edmunds-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.giants.com/news/jaxson-dart-john-harabugh-arvell-reese-tremaine-edmunds-training-camp\">Giants.com</a>, only 24 of those were true under center dropback play-action passes Only Joe Flacco (79) and rookie Tyler Shough (62) used play action less often. Dart completed just 57.3% of his passes using play action. Only Shough (56.3%) and Trevor Lawrence (56.1%) were worse.\n\nWithout play action, Dart completed 65.1% of his passes. \n\nHere are more damning stats from the Giants on Dart’s play-action struggles:\n\n\nDart’s EPA per dropback on play-action plays under center last season was .05, which was 27th among 45 quarterbacks with at least 100 pass attempts. His sack rate of 20 percent was 33rd of 33 quarterbacks and his average time to throw on those plays was 4.01 seconds, longer than only Tyrod Taylor and Cam Ward of quarterbacks that had at least 100 pass attempts.\n\n\nClearly, a concept designed to give the offense an advantage did not with Dart playing last season.\n\nDart spent considerable time this spring working on drop backs and play-action fakes from under center. That will continue through training camp.\n\nDeep ball accuracy\n\nEven though Baumgardner praised Dart’s accuracy, there is one area where Dart did not fare well. Among 36 qualifying quarterbacks, Dart was 32nd in the NFL in deep ball accuracy, completing just 16 of 50 passes of 20 or more yards downfield, just 32%.\n\nDart wasn’t afraid to take those deep shots, as Jones had sometimes been while with the Giants. Dart threw deep 14.7% of the time, fourth-most often among those 36 qualifiers. He just did not do it well.\n\nWas that about Dart? Was it about the Giants, without Malik Nabers, not having receivers who could get open or make plays down the field? Four of those deep throws were dropped. If those were caught, a 40% completion rate would vault him to 13th among those 36 quarterbacks.\n\nWhatever it is, it needs to get better. After all, we know Dart can throw the deep ball.\n\n\nGiants QB Jaxson Dart enjoying his offseason with an absolute DART off the boat 🎯 <a href=\"https://t.co/JCU2xUCpam\">pic.twitter.com/JCU2xUCpam</a>— Outta Pocket with RGIII (@OuttaPocketRG3) <a href=\"https://x.com/OuttaPocketRG3/status/2074203999109026136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nDart understands the assignment\n\n“This dude works. He works at it, and he wants to be great.”— John Harbaugh on Jaxson Dart\n\nMost of the “young quarterback issues” described above are about learning the nuances of the position at the NFL level, and learning to play the game from within the pocket.\n\nDart gets it.\n\n“There’s steps in my game that I want to grow within the pocket,” Dart said. “So, I just think that each and every rep you’re just trying to identify pre-snap, post-snap reads and then just be really solid with progressions. And those are just steps I’m trying to take at this time for sure.”\n\nWho will help Dart get there?\n\nHarbaugh is a former special teams coach, and admittedly involves himself more in the nitty gritty of the defense than the offense. Still, he has been there and done that when it comes to successfully developing young quarterbacks.\n\nJoe Flacco was the first player drafted after Harbaugh became Baltimore Ravens coach in 2008. Harbaugh and the Ravens won a Super Bowl with Flacco at quarterback. Many weren’t sure Lamar Jackson could play quarterback in the NFL. He won two MVP awards playing the position for Harbaugh.\n\nNagy as offensive coordinator seems uninspiring to some. Nagy, though, has worked with Patrick Mahomes, Alex Smith, and gotten better play from Mitchell Trubisky than any other coach. He has also been mentored by Andy Reid.\n\n“It’s going to start off by building off the confidence he [Dart] has from last year,” Nagy said in the spring. “He was able to really put together a good year as a rookie. You want to grow from that. So it’s our job as coaches to make sure we see what he did well, but then we’re also going to make sure we’re staying locked in on him improving on certain areas.\n\n“He wants to be the best. He wants to be coached hard, have that discipline, and work on his footwork, his timing, and his connection with teammates. We’re going to do that.”\n\nCallahan has been both a head coach and offensive coordinator. He has worked with quarterbacks like Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, Derek Carr, and Peyton Manning. Senior offensive assistant Greg Roman is a four-time coordinator who has worked with Jackson, Justin Herbert, Alex Smith, and Colin Kaepernick.\n\nCallahan will be the coach working most closely with Dart.\n\nCallahan said during minicamp that being successful from the pocket is “always, always, always, always” going to start with footwork.\n\n“There’s a timing and footwork element to everyting in the passing game,” Callahan said. “If your feet are in rhythm with what the play design is, whether it’s a five-step or a seven-step or play-action, whatever that timing is for the routes, and the route depth with the footwork is really, really important.\n\n“Along with that is where your eyes are. That eye discipline, and where you’re supposed to look, and what you’re looking at, and why you’re looking at it also helps that decision-making process and that timing.”\n\nCallahan said being able to do those things correctly time and again is critical.\n\n“To me the biggest mark in this league for quarterbacks is how consistent are you with those things on a snap-to-snap basis,” Callahan said. “That’s what you work on, that it never changes, so your rhythm and timing for whatever the concept requires of you is consistent over the course of plays and games and series and weeks and months. That’s what you hope for. That’s what we’re drilling pretty hard on right now.”\n\nFinal thoughts\n\nDevelopment, as SB Nation’s Mark Schofield told me years ago, is never linear for quarterbacks. Dart has all the arm talent, charisma, play-making ability, and intelligence, to be successful as the Giants’ quarterback for the next decade.\n\nHow quickly he gets there, or whether he does at all, depends upon the things we have discussed. The Giants have surrounded him with more talent, though the roster remains a work in progress, and an established, veteran coaching staff.\n\nLet’s see what kind of jump he makes in Year 2. Training camp in West Virginia is the next step.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785063600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:24:\"New York Giants analysis\";i:1;s:25:\"New York Giants preseason\";i:2;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2072;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7c41e957842ae66424eb7c37b3a93fd4\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"All eyes are on Bo Nix as Broncos QB returns to the field\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179601/all-eyes-are-on-bo-nix-as-broncos-qb-returns-to-the-field\";s:11:\"description\";s:294:\"Good morning, Broncos Country! For the first time since January, Bo Nix will be a full go on a football field. With the Denver Broncos training camp set to start in a few days, it’s the first time Nix will be a full-go since the infamous gut punch. Not that anyone needs a reminder, but […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4254:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) waits for the snap in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round game at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nFor the first time since January, Bo Nix will be a full go on a football field. With the Denver Broncos training camp set to start in a few days, it’s the first time Nix will be a full-go since the infamous gut punch.\n\nNot that anyone needs a reminder, but the Broncos had just recorded one of the best wins in franchise history after beating Josh Allen and the favored Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime. Broncos Country was giddy and in an absolute party mood. It was 30 minutes later that the news of Nix breaking his ankle hit, and the vibe swung to despair.\n\nAll eyes will be on Nix when he steps foot on the practice field and will remain on him through the rest of training camp and the preseason. No amount of words will fight off the narrative battle and the questions of Nix’s ankle until people see.\n\nStill, Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Nix have done what they can to dispel those questions. Namely, that Nix will somehow be limited now, and he won’t have the same mobility because of the ankle injury.\n\nAs Payton said to the media in the middle of June: \n\n\n“I think I mentioned this last week, and I think this is important. I don’t think when he’s fully recovered, and he’s out here participating (that) you’re going to see someone that doesn’t move. All of that, some of his superpowers, his ability to move and not get sacked, find throws — I don’t think any of that will be impacted at all. I think he’s working extremely hard on this recovery. I think he’s more than ahead of schedule.”\n\n\nNix took the will he be the same QB and mobility question and flipped it on its head. \n\n“Well, my concern is they say it’s back healthy, as good as new, and I hadn’t really been like that in a couple years,” Nix said to the media in June, laughing. “So my concern is maybe moving around a little bit better.”\n\nThis also isn’t the first time Nix has dealt with an ankle injury in his football life, so he knew what to do and how to approach it. \n\n“When I had an ankle injury in high school, we won the state championship,“ Nix said to the media. ”When I had an ankle injury in college, we went and won a lot of games at Oregon. Now I expect it to be the same thing. For me, it’s just another bump in the road. It’s another thing, but one thing I don’t necessarily worry about right now is my health. We play this game long enough, you get hurt, and you get bumps and bruises. We have great medicine nowadays and great training to where you get back on the field. \n\n“You look at some of the worst injuries you could get, and guys are playing the next year and feel stronger and better than ever. I think just where we are as a culture and a society, we just heal fast. We have a good operation of getting back healthy. I don’t worry about that at all. I think it probably won’t be the last time I’m injured and miss a couple games, but hopefully that’s not the case. Just take it however it comes and take it day-by-day. For right now, just getting back healthy and getting back to where once this season comes, it’s just right in the past for me, and I don’t even think about it.”\n\nYes, all eyes will be on Nix as he steps on the football field as an active participant for the first time since his injury in January.\n\nWhat they see will be the quarterback who outdueled Allen for one of the best wins in Broncos’ history. And as Nix said, he may be even better. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785060000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2073;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0872c29850f5c0642bb51c477d0a5258\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"6 interesting receiving backfields this season (PIT, CLE, TB, NE, BUF, JAG)\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v6vn0d/6_interesting_receiving_backfields_this_season/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1534:\"I looked at RB YPRR from last year to identify running backs who could have a larger role this season, or those who might be limited by a strong receiving back. Here are the 6 most interesting backfields (min. 70 RTE, without Screens): Pittsburgh Steelers Jaylen Warren: 1,91 (RB 1) Rico Dowdle: 1,13 (RB 20) If Jaylen Warren gets the Gainwell role from last year he can be a huge value at ADP. ESPNs Mike Clay pojects the Steelers with the 2nd Most pass attempts. Cleveland Browns Dylan Sampson: 1,43 (RB 6) Quinshon Judkins: 0,63 (RB 52) We know that Judkins is probably a 2nd down back. His YPRR confirms that. I dont want that in a bad offense. But i do like Sampson as a late round flyer Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bucky Irving: 1,52 (RB 5) Kenneth Gainwell: 1,4 (RB 9) Maybe Gainwell is not that big of a threat to Irving, if Irving is better at Gainwells best skill New England Patriots Rhamondre Stevenson: 1,36 (RB 10) TreVeyon Henderson: 0,82 (RB 38) Another argument against a Henderson breakout this year? Buffalo Bills James Cook: 1,33 (RB 13) Ty Johnson: 0,79 (RB 42) Maybe Cook can see more receiving work this year, which would be a huge boost to his ceiling. The hiring of Pete Carmichael is also a positive sign. Jacksonville Jaguars Bhayshul Tuten 0,59 (RB 55) Chris Rodriguez: 0,41 (RB 62) LeQuint Allen: 0,33 (RB 65) Tuten is not a good receiver by any means, but i think he can be a 3 Down back, if the competition looks like this submitted by /u/Fine-Try-8153 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1941:\"I looked at RB YPRR from last year to identify running backs who could have a larger role this season, or those who might be limited by a strong receiving back. Here are the 6 most interesting backfields (min. 70 RTE, without Screens): Pittsburgh Steelers Jaylen Warren: 1,91 (RB 1) Rico Dowdle: 1,13 (RB 20) If Jaylen Warren gets the Gainwell role from last year he can be a huge value at ADP. ESPNs Mike Clay pojects the Steelers with the 2nd Most pass attempts. Cleveland Browns Dylan Sampson: 1,43 (RB 6) Quinshon Judkins: 0,63 (RB 52) We know that Judkins is probably a 2nd down back. His YPRR confirms that. I dont want that in a bad offense. But i do like Sampson as a late round flyer Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bucky Irving: 1,52 (RB 5) Kenneth Gainwell: 1,4 (RB 9) Maybe Gainwell is not that big of a threat to Irving, if Irving is better at Gainwells best skill New England Patriots Rhamondre Stevenson: 1,36 (RB 10) TreVeyon Henderson: 0,82 (RB 38) Another argument against a Henderson breakout this year? Buffalo Bills James Cook: 1,33 (RB 13) Ty Johnson: 0,79 (RB 42) Maybe Cook can see more receiving work this year, which would be a huge boost to his ceiling. The hiring of Pete Carmichael is also a positive sign. Jacksonville Jaguars Bhayshul Tuten 0,59 (RB 55) Chris Rodriguez: 0,41 (RB 62) LeQuint Allen: 0,33 (RB 65) Tuten is not a good receiver by any means, but i think he can be a 3 Down back, if the competition looks like this submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Fine-Try-8153\"> /u/Fine-Try-8153 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v6vn0d/6_interesting_receiving_backfields_this_season/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v6vn0d/6_interesting_receiving_backfields_this_season/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785046683;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:18:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5127;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Kyle Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7021;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rico Dowdle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10974;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Antonio Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8138;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"James Cook\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7611;s:11:\"player_name\";s:19:\"Rhamondre Stevenson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12469;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Dylan Sampson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:8;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7567;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kenny Gainwell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:9;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12512;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinshon Judkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:10;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11584;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Bucky Irving\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:11;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12504;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaleb Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:12;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12490;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bhayshul Tuten\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:13;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12529;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:14;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10219;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Chris Rodriguez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:15;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12485;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Tez Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:16;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12544;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"LeQuint Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:17;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8228;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Warren\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2074;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3ccdc94521e0d0aa47333087491fe06b\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"The case for Puka Nacua being the WR1 (at potential value)\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v6s16k/the_case_for_puka_nacua_being_the_wr1_at/\";s:11:\"description\";s:788:\"The biting allegations are ugly, and there is obviously some suspension risk. But that is also where the value could come from. Right now, this is a disputed civil lawsuit, and no NFL suspension has been announced. If the uncertainty pushes him down draft boards, you could get a bonafide top-three pick later in the first round. On the field, he is a bonafide target hog in a Sean McVay offence and has already proven he can finish as the overall WR1 Most receivers being drafted around him need another step forward. Puka just needs to keep doing what he has already done The off-field risk is real, but fantasy is about price. If the scandal turns a bonafide WR1 candidate into a late-first-round discount, I will gladly take it. submitted by /u/blitzinc43 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1110:\"The biting allegations are ugly, and there is obviously some suspension risk. But that is also where the value could come from. Right now, this is a disputed civil lawsuit, and no NFL suspension has been announced. If the uncertainty pushes him down draft boards, you could get a bonafide top-three pick later in the first round. On the field, he is a bonafide target hog in a Sean McVay offence and has already proven he can finish as the overall WR1 Most receivers being drafted around him need another step forward. Puka just needs to keep doing what he has already done The off-field risk is real, but fantasy is about price. If the scandal turns a bonafide WR1 candidate into a late-first-round discount, I will gladly take it. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/blitzinc43\"> /u/blitzinc43 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v6s16k/the_case_for_puka_nacua_being_the_wr1_at/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v6s16k/the_case_for_puka_nacua_being_the_wr1_at/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785035538;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Puka Nacua\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2075;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0d5c8d8d4f331d4736d2078e36c0b769\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Trey McBride regrets offseason comments about Cardinals fans\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/trey-mcbride-regrets-offseason-comments-about-cardinals-fans\";s:11:\"description\";s:98:\"Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had some things to say about Cardinals fans during the offseason.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3233:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_lafleurcards_260724\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"485151\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_lafleurcards_260724\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_lafleurcards_260724\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Arizona Cardinals\",\"title\": \"LaFleur \'may be playing a bad hand\' with reporters\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/mike-lafleur-may-be-playing-a-bad-hand-with-reporters\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-24T16:20:38Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had some things to say about Cardinals fans during the offseason. He now says he wishes he hadn\'t said them.\"Yeah, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49449469/cardinals-te-trey-mcbride-walks-back-dig-arizona-fanbase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I probably shouldn’t have said that</a>,\" McBride told reporters on Saturday, via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. \"It came out wrong, and obviously the fanbase is great. We have a tremendous fanbase. Arizona\'s been here, loyal fans to all the sports teams here, and we\'re very lucky to have a lot of these guys, and we\'re going to have a great season. We\'re going to win games and we\'re going to make sure those fans have something proud to cheer for.\"I love it here in Arizona, and I hope they love me too, but it\'s a special place. The fans are great, and I\'m excited for this year to give them something to be proud of.\"Here\'s what he said, in a visit to the Bussin\' With The Boys podcast: \"Living in Arizona, no one\'s from Arizona. Everyone has kind of moved in from another state, so they\'re all fans of their own teams, so now you have the Arizona that sits there and there\'s no Arizona fans in Arizona. So it\'s a tough deal. Hopefully, we start winning some games and we can bring some of those fans back.\"The simple reality is that the Cardinals aren\'t currently competitive. They\'ve been to the playoffs once since 2016. And they\'re stuck in a division with three Super Bowl contenders.Winning draws fans. For plenty of franchises, no one wants to show up to watch a team that isn\'t competitive.McBride has apparently figured it out. And he\'s one of the bright spots on a roster that needs plenty of work. 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Emmanwori injured the ankle during practice four days before Super Bowl LX. He played 70 of 72 defensive snaps against the Patriots, but the ankle never bounced back in the offseason.\"It’s the ankle from the Super Bowl,” coach Mike Macdonald said Saturday, via Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. “I guess the best way to describe it is, it’s something <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article316658571.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he’s been dealing with</a> since the Super Bowl. He was able to perform, was able to train and do some things in the offseason program. But [he] just got to the point where it was the best for him, really just best for him in the long term, just go get it fixed. So that’s what he all decided to do. “Really, [it’s] the best for him for now and the foreseeable future, the rest of his career.”Macdonald was noncommittal about Emmanwori\'s return. 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He will begin training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list, but Madubuike has come a long way after 10 months of uncertainty over whether he would ever return.Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com reports that independent doctors <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7465058/2026/07/25/ravens-nnamdi-madubuike-cleared-to-return/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.0VA.ouRE.EyJIr3Oxk8Qn&smid=ta-ios-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have cleared Madubuike</a> to return and the two-time Pro Bowler could practice as soon as next week.Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta had expressed optimism earlier this month, saying \"everything looks to be pointed in the right direction\" in Madubuike\'s return.The Ravens also placed nose tackles Travis Jones (pectoral) and John Jenkins (undisclosed), linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee), outside linebacker Adisa Isaac (elbow) and cornerback Bilhal Kone (knee) on the active/PUP list. Jones, who led the team with five sacks last year, is working his way back from surgery, per Zrebiec.Center Corey Bullock will start camp on the non-football illness list.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785023021;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6818;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Nnamdi Madubuike\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2079;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"701361faaaf4c906d3f81424164abfe8\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Ravens place Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones and others on PUP list\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-injuries/83493/ravens-place-nnamdi-madubuike-travis-jones-and-others-on-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:350:\"On Saturday evening, the Ravens officially placed defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, as reported by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebeic. In addition to Madbuike, they also placed several other players on the PUP list: DT Travis Jones, ILB Teddye Buchanan, CB Bilhal Kone, DT John Jenkins, and OLB Adisa […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3273:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11: Nnamdi Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens lines up before the snap during an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Saturday evening, the Ravens officially placed defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, <a href=\"https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/2081126537269592518?s=20\">as reported by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebeic</a>. In addition to Madbuike, they also placed several other players on the PUP list: DT Travis Jones, ILB Teddye Buchanan, CB Bilhal Kone, DT John Jenkins, and OLB Adisa Isaac, all for varying different injuries. \n\nThe update on Madubuike is most notable, as fans have been long awaiting news on the status of the All-Pro in his recovery from a neck injury. While the PUP list sometimes indicates a player will be sidelined for an extended period of time, this does not appear to be the case for Madubuike. \n\nAccording to Zrebiec, Madubuike has been cleared to return to football action by independent spine and cervical doctors — a significant hurdle that at least ensures he can ultimately take the field again. Ever since Madubuike suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2025, there’s been a looming cloud of uncertainty as to whether or not he may ever play again. \n\nZrebiec also added that the 28-year-old is on PUP for the team to evaluate his conditioning state and could begin practicing as early as next week. Madubuike’s return to action would be a huge boost for the Ravens’ defense, as he’s the team’s best interior pass rusher. He racked up 54 pressures, 19.5 sacks and 50 quarterback hits in 2023 and 2024 combined. \n\nJones, who had a career-best season in 2025, is returning from a pectoral injury but should also be set to take the field sooner rather than later. Jones stepped up as a leading defensive presence in Madubuike’s absence last year and earned a three-year contract extension. When Jones and Madubuike are both back in the fold, now joined by veteran Calais Campbell, the Ravens will have a much-improved defensive front. \n\nBuchanan suffered a torn ACL in the back-half of his 2025 season, which cut short a solid rookie campaign. He had seized the starting linebacker role opposite Roquan Smith and was named AFC Defensive Rookie of the Month in October. Buchanan’s recovery status will be worth watching, but the Ravens have a serviceable option to start in the meantime in Trenton Simpson. \n\nPerhaps the biggest disappointing PUP placement from this list is Isaac, who is entering a make-or-break summer. The former fourth-round pick has played only 32 total defensive snaps since being drafted in 2024 and has dealt with multiple injuries that have kept him sidelined. 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The edge unit, already a team strength, took another step forward with the addition of six-time All-Pro Myles Garrett. For the soon-approaching season, he be complimented by a deep bench. The edge position has evolved from defensive ends of the past, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12275:\"\n\n\n \n Myles Garrett (95) at Rams practice (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nBlockbuster trades have punctuated the news about the Los Angeles Rams defense in 2026. The edge unit, already a team strength, took another step forward with the addition of six-time All-Pro Myles Garrett. For the soon-approaching season, he be complimented by a deep bench.\n\nThe edge position has evolved from defensive ends of the past, they were always the most athletic of the big guys in front, but now are certified playmakers that can change the flow and even its outcome of game with a single play. With explosive plays and forcing turnovers being such harbinger of victory, it’s almost a necessity that every successful team boasts game breaker off the edge.\n\nThe 2026 Rams are blessed with a deep edge room featuring two potential All-Pro’s, complimented by a pair of backups that are short on experience, but long on effort/potential and primed for rotational success. Behind those Top 4, there’s a handful of players pushing for their slice of the pie. Let’s meet them.\n\nThe new guy\n\nMyles Garrett 6’4” 272 lb.\n\nA lot has been expected of Garrett. He was a Top 5 high school recruit, garnered All-American accolades in all three college seasons, and was the Number 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Although a late training camp injury kept him from being a Day 1 starter and shelved him for five games, he’s produced at a Hall of Fame level since. He’s booked double-digit sacks in eight straight seasons. He’s already 20th all-time in sacks and 12th all-time in tackles for loss.\n\nClearly a generational talent, now it’s Rams fans turn for high expectations. Garrett is in his prime and will have a superior cast of supporting characters. Fans may see more four-down fronts from the L.A. defense, because Garrett has played predominantly with a hand in the dirt and outside the the shoulders of opposing offensive tackles.\n\nReturnees\n\nByron Young 6’2” 250 lb.\n\nIn the final year of his rookie contract, Young has proven to be a durable, steady edge providing a solid return on his mid-Round 3 draft stake. In 2025, according to Next Gen Stats, he led the defensive front starters in tackles for loss (12), hustle stops (12), sacks (12), QB hits (29), and pass rush pressure percentage (14.1). He was 2nd in total pressures (54) and stops (62). He also dropped into coverage on 121 of his 813 snaps (15%).\n\nA stellar blend of speed and power, Young was a raw prospect coming out of college and has consistently worked to upgrade his game.That improvement shows in his year-to-year on-field production. At his best, he is explosive off the snap and uses good pad level to put blockers on their heels.You can see on his 2025 film that he has improved his hand strikes/swipes and now uses/stacks more moves. Enough speed and dip to get around the corner. Not just a pass rusher, Young has become a stout against the run and his burst in pursuit leads to many hustle tackles. Decent in pass coverage, I’ve never liked the Rams dropping their edges into coverage so often, but he’s got the agility and change of direction.\n\n\nByron Young has been the most dangerous member of a DEEP Rams edge rushing rotation so far this season. His 43.5% pass rush win rate is 2nd in the NFL, behind only Myles Garrett 🤯 <a href=\"https://t.co/55keTnH8xw\">pic.twitter.com/55keTnH8xw</a>— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DF/status/1968046897681346940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 16, 2025</a>\n\n\nJosiah Stewart – 6’1” 249 lbs\n\nThe narrative on Stewart coming out of college was that he was a Top 50 prospect, but for whatever reason, chose not to test at the NFL Combine or Michigan Pro Day. In a private, individual testing/workout, he performed poorly. He fell into the Rams lap at #90. He’s a bit under-sized, but plays much bigger and fits the Rams inclination for players that have success at smaller schools and the continue that production at a higher level of competition.\n\nThe Rams got Stewart’s feet wet early, he played in all 20 games as a rookie, 374 snaps on defense and another 121 on special teams. His game film doesn’t show a lack of athleticism, he looks to have good get-off and enough speed to get around tackles outside. His pursuit speed looks to be above-average and bolstered by good angles and 100 percent effort. Out in space and into coverage, he appears to be agile and loose-limbed. While he still needs some strength work to stack and shed bigger pro’s, Stewart is cognizant of where the ball is/going and flows to it naturally.\n\nDesjuan Johnson – 6’2” 285 lb.\n\nJohnson was drafted out of Toledo in Round 7 of 2022 as an interior player, he lined up primarily between the tackles in college. He made the Rams opening roster in his first two seasons and was employed inside. In mostly mop-up work, he saw action in 21 games and logged 207 defensive reps. For 2025, Johnson was moved outside to edge. The Rams previously had some success transitioning another athletic defensive lineman, Michael Hoecht, to the perimeter. It took over half the season, but when Johnson became comfortable with the switch, from Week 14 through the playoffs he was part of the edge rotation.\n\nWhile not a gifted athlete, Johnson does show good get-off, violent hands, and good contact balance. His mass was below par when playing inside and he could be moved, now standing up on the outside, he sets a strong edge and has the strength and hand technique too fight off blockers. Uses his basic inside pass rush move, bullrush, swim, chop and has nice head/shoulder jab feint. Not a bendy player that going use speed to get the corner and flatten out.\n\n\nhow to bull rush AND keep contain … keep head up, don\'t get sucked inside well done by Desjuan Johnson–gets a QB knockdown <a href=\"https://t.co/eAyYEjQWoD\">pic.twitter.com/eAyYEjQWoD</a>— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) <a href=\"https://x.com/53_jim70721/status/2008257992362512816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nKeir Thomas – 6’2” 272 lb.\n\nSomewhat similar to Johnson, Thomas was a hand in the dirt lineman in college. Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022, he made the opening roster, but has bounced back and forth from the practice squad. He spent all of 2025 on the Injured Reserve List. In three partial seasons, he’s played in 17 games with one start and charted 204 defensive snaps and 147 more on special teams.\n\nSteady well-rounded game and plays with full effort. The problem is that he doesn’t have the mass to play inside in the NFL and lacks the athleticism to be valuable stand-up edge. Good handwork, plays with leverage, and naturally flows towards the ball, staying engaged lets him make back door tackles.. Good linear speed and burst to shoot gaps.Solid tackler, but lumbers a bit when navigating space in coverage.\n\nUndrafted practice squad battle\n\nTomon Fox – 6’2” 253 lb.\n\nSigned as a free agent on June 2 when the Rams placed 2026 undrafted edge Eddie Walls on the Injured Reserve List. Fox treks west after four seasons with the New York Giants. Signed as a UDFA in 2022, he bounced between their active roster and practice squad, playing in 37 games with two starts and logging 621 defensive snaps along with another 564 on special teams.\n\nFox plays an effort-based game and while his skills are enough to compete for a roster spot, they are not enough to make an real impact. Not a bad player to have at the bottom of the roster. He offers a veteran’s approach, can spell staters off the edge, and play some special teams. He’s also familiar with moving up and down from the roster to practice squad.\n\n Darryl Peterson – 6’1” 248 lb.\n\nCompact build although a bit short. Peterson meets the NFL size/athleticism standards in arm length, speed/burst, agility/change of direction, flexibility/balance, and upper/lower body explosion. Although he played standing up early in his career, Wisconsin miscast him as an interior player with a hand in the dirt. Reportedly bulked up to play inside last season, often lining up as a 3tech, shading between the guard and tackle. \n\nOn film, the violence in his hands stands out, he chops and swipes blockers attempts to strike or latch on. When lineman can get ahold of him, they can move him. Relentless effort. Sets a strong edge, good patience on RPO, doesn’t bite on fake the handoff and give up the edge. Can bullrush outside with a little runway, but wins inside by getting off first into gaps with leverage and good contact balance. Relentless effort. Peterson plays a solid, all-around game, not elite at any one aspect, but no glaring weakness.\n\nWesley Bailey – 6’5” 265 lb.\n\nMatches prototypical frame and length for edge position with outstanding testing for athleticism. As athletic as he is, he’s more of a power-based player. As a senior he played roughly a 50/50 mix on stand up and hand in the dirts snaps. Oftimes, Louisville moved him down inside on pass rush situations. With Bailey, there’s a good starting base to work with and a developable ceiling,\n\nOn film, he shows enough pass rush moves in his toolbox, but he doesn’t string them together. Good swipe/chop when attacking outside with adequate dip and contact balance turning the corner. I wouldn’t call him bendy, but has good change direction for a big guy. Against the run, his high pad level limits his anchor. And he can get lost in traffic. He uses his length leverage, is a solid tackler, and stays with plays to make hustle and back side tackles. At his best, he can be handful for offensive linemen with his athleticism and power, but he can also disappear in games. Cleaning up his tendency to play too upright and developing a pass rush plan seems solvable with coaching.\n\n2026 outlook: Who’s in and who’s out?\n\nWith all the defensive front depth the Rams have, it’s hard to make a case for more than four edges. The two undrafted rookies Darryl Peterson and Wesley Bailey will battle with veterans Tomon Fox and Keir Thomas for a spot, maybe two, on the practice squad. Peterson and Bailey strike me as better prospects than the Rams edge camp bodies from the recent past, but not enough to challenge. Fox offers experience, but not a ceiling. Time may have run out on Thomas, not big enough on the interior and not agile enough to play outside and in space.\n\nIt will be interesting to see if Desjuan Johnson has leaned out his body, more appropriately for edge work. After a full season in his new role, one that suits him, he could make some noise in the rotation at E#4. Josaiah Stewart should build on his assignment-based and hair-on-fire style, a Year 2 blossom into a solid, all-around game. If Byron Young continues and takes another rung on his upward growth, his ceiling is All-Pro. And finally, there’s zero reason to think that Myles Garrett will not stack up another stellar season and make the whole defense better.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785021300;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Los Angeles Rams Depth Chart\";i:1;s:23:\"Los Angeles Rams Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2081;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"774ec308a2ed88a9bef3eb95ecba68ff\";s:5:\"title\";s:35:\"Pick 1.10 Options or trade for vet?\";s:4:\"link\";s:86:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v6ly5n/pick_110_options_or_trade_for_vet/\";s:11:\"description\";s:390:\"Need depth at both WR and RB. Eyeing Stribling, Singleton, Coleman at Pick 1.10. Do I select one of these players or any suggested sleepers? 👀 Or do I target a veteran player to trade for? For context, this is assuming I take KC Conception at Pick 1.06. Therefore, not as interested in Denzel Boston as I’d have 2 Cleveland WRs. submitted by /u/geaux-getta [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:659:\"Need depth at both WR and RB. Eyeing Stribling, Singleton, Coleman at Pick 1.10. Do I select one of these players or any suggested sleepers? 👀 Or do I target a veteran player to trade for? For context, this is assuming I take KC Conception at Pick 1.06. Therefore, not as interested in Denzel Boston as I’d have 2 Cleveland WRs. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/geaux-getta\"> /u/geaux-getta </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v6ly5n/pick_110_options_or_trade_for_vet/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v6ly5n/pick_110_options_or_trade_for_vet/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785018515;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13346;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Denzel Boston\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2082;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6b324ed0008f8ff7086a688e3c37a2b7\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"What claiming Kobe Prentice, waiving Sebastian Gutierrez means for the Patriots\";s:4:\"link\";s:148:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-analysis/131728/kobe-prentice-claimed-sebastian-gutierrez-waived-roster-practice-squad-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:352:\"The New England Patriots were quite busy on Saturday. Not only did they hold their first practice of this year’s training camp and finally break the contract stalemate with second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas, they also made some roster moves: wide receiver Kobe Prentice was claimed after getting waived by the Panthers, while waiving offensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5004:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive lineman Jacob Rizy (64) and offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez (61) work with coaching staff at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nThe New England Patriots were quite busy on Saturday. Not only did they <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131677/patriots-training-camp-recap-day-1-christian-gonzalez-aj-brown\">hold their first practice of this year’s training camp</a> and <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131665/gabe-jacas-signs-rookie-contract\">finally break the contract stalemate with second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas</a>, they also <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131718/patriots-claim-kobe-prentice-panthers-waive-sebastian-gutierrez-training-camp\">made some roster moves</a>: wide receiver Kobe Prentice was claimed after getting waived by the Panthers, while waiving offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez in a follow-up transaction.\n\nLet’s analyze what the moves mean for the club.\n\nMore speed\n\nChecking in at 5-foot-10, 184 pounds, Prentice is not the most physically imposing player. Where he wins and was able to produce a 26-catch, 380-yard, six-touchdown season during his senior year at Baylor, is due to his speed. His 14.6 yards per reception already suggest it: he can get down the field in a hurry.\n\nIn fact, the 4.37-second 40-yard dash he ran at his Pro Day would have ranked him sixth among wide receivers at the Scouting Combine this year. Overall, it ranks him in the 96th percentile among all wideout prospects over the last 40 years.\n\nAnother slot\n\nNew England waived fellow another rookie wide receiver, Jimmy Kibble, with an injury designation on Friday (and he has since reverted to the club’s injured reserve). However, Prentice is not the same type of player: whereas Kibble projected as more of a Z-receiver in the NFL, the newest Patriot was a slot in college and will be a slot as a pro.\n\nAs such, he will mostly provide depth behind the club’s current top slot, DeMario Douglas. In total, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-depth-chart/122534/updated-roster-practice-squad-2026-nfl-season\">12 wide receivers</a> are now under contract in New England:\n\n\nWide receiver (12): A.J. Brown (1), Romeo Doubs (87), DeMario Douglas (3), Kayshon Boutte (9), Mack Hollins (13), Kyle Williams (18), Efton Chism III (86), Jeremiah Webb (29), Kyle Dixon (83), Nick DeGennaro (23), Cameron Dorner (88), Kobe Prentice (—)\n\n\n\nIR (1): Jimmy Kibble\n\n\nPrentice will be facing an uphill climb to make the roster, especially as part of a deep wide receiver group. What might help his chanced would be the kicking game, but he played no special teams snaps in college.\n\nOT depth intact\n\nEven though Gutierrez is now on to the waiver wire, the Patriots have plenty of depth at the offensive tackle position. Seven players remain signed at the spot, including three who can be considered roster locks: starters Will Campbell and Morgan Moses as well as first-round rookie Caleb Lomu.\n\n\nOffensive tackle (7): Will Campbell (66 | LT), Morgan Moses (76 | RT), Caleb Lomu (74), James Hudson III (51), Marcus Bryant (52), Lorenz Metz (72), Dametrious Crownover (68)\n\n\nDuring Saturday’s practice, which might not necessarily be an accurate reflection of the pecking order, the Patriots used both James Hudson and Marcus Bryant as the next men up behind the top three. Gutierrez, meanwhile, ran with the depth players as he did all spring.\n\nHis release did therefore not come as a surprise, even if it means that Minot State now has no players on an active NFL roster at the moment.\n\nNo cap impact\n\nWe covered several Patriots transactions over the last week, and they all had one thing in common: they did not impact New England’s salary cap in any way. Today’s are no exception.\n\nGutierrez was on a one-year, $1.08 million deal that was no high enough to qualify for Top 51 status and included no guarantees of any kind. Prentice’s UDFA deal with the Panthers did include a $15,000 signing bonus prorated over three years, but that money will remain in Carolina; what transfers to New England is his non-guaranteed salaries including $885,000 in 2026.\n\nThe Patriots therefore are still $34.2 million under the cap right now.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785018398;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"New England Patriots Roster\";i:2;s:31:\"New England Patriots Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2083;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"66bde4924c127fcc2147fbba204606bb\";s:5:\"title\";s:30:\"Luther Burden… Trust or Bust\";s:4:\"link\";s:80:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v6lw3k/luther_burden_trust_or_bust/\";s:11:\"description\";s:4859:\"I’ve been pretty vocal on X over the last few weeks about being out on **Luther Burden** at his current cost. I absolutely understand the upside case. The problem is that I think the market is pricing in almost exclusively the best-case scenario while ignoring several very real pathways for failure. My projections have Burden as **WR34**, while he’s currently being drafted around **WR18–WR22**. That’s a massive gap, and here’s why. **1. The efficiency is unlikely to repeat** A lot of Burden’s rookie production came from elite efficiency. Historically, that tends to regress when players receive larger workloads. Fantasy managers already accept this principle with running backs. When a highly efficient backup earns a starting role, we almost never project the same yards per carry because increased volume generally comes with lower efficiency. The same concept applies to receivers. Burden’s role should grow in Year 2, but I don’t expect him to maintain the same level of efficiency over a much larger route share. **2. His rookie production dramatically outperformed his underlying usage** In Burden’s three breakout games, he averaged **17 fantasy points per game** despite averaging only **9 expected fantasy points per game**. That’s a huge overperformance. Explosive efficiency can absolutely happen over small samples, but it’s much harder to sustain over an entire season. The market seems to be assuming those spike weeks are simply his new baseline. **3. There are more target competition concerns than people acknowledge** One of the biggest bullish arguments is Rome Odunze’s foot injury. However, Rome himself said months ago that the callus on his foot is simply something he’ll manage going forward. Shortly afterward, Ben Johnson said Rome looks great and is the same player he’s always been. Even if Rome isn’t 100%, Burden still has multiple obstacles. Rome Odunze could become Caleb Williams’ No. 1 target. Colston Loveland could immediately emerge as the focal point of the passing game. Burden still has to establish himself as more than the clear No. 2 or No. 3 option. I actually think Loveland’s rookie role is being underrated. He pushed aside a much better established player in Cole Kmet much faster than Burden had to compete with Olamide Zaccheaus. **4. The Bears offense isn’t guaranteed to improve** Many projections simply assume Chicago takes another step forward offensively. Maybe they do. But they also face a significantly tougher schedule this year, including a first-place schedule against stronger secondaries and pass defenses. If the offense underperforms expectations, it becomes much harder for Burden to justify a WR2 fantasy price. **5. History doesn’t support this type of leap very often** Looking at the last 15 years, receivers with similar draft capital who averaged roughly **7 fantasy points per game as rookies** have gone on to finish around **WR22 or better** in Year 2 only about **7% of the time**. Could Burden be one of those exceptions? Absolutely. But the market is drafting him as if that’s the expected outcome rather than a relatively uncommon one. **6. Even if he hits, where’s the return?** This is probably my biggest issue. Let’s say Burden finishes exactly as **WR22**. Did you actually win? Not really. That’s already where you’re drafting him. To generate meaningful value, he has to outperform an already aggressive ADP. Compare that to Jaxson Smith-Njigba. JSN made a very similar Year 2 leap after averaging about seven fantasy points per game as a rookie. The difference is that his ADP was around **90th overall**, so fantasy managers were rewarded for betting on the breakout. Burden doesn’t offer that discount. You’re already paying full price for the breakout before it happens. **7. We’ve seen this movie before** To me, this feels similar to players like **Gabriel Davis** or **Xavier Worthy**. Both were secondary receiving options on offenses people expected to be explosive. Both flashed exciting efficiency. Both were steamed up because of perceived opportunity and quarterback play. The market became much more confident than the historical profile justified. **My Final Thoughts** Could Luther Burden break out? Absolutely. I don’t think his ceiling is impossible. I simply think the market is treating his breakout as the most likely outcome while discounting the numerous ways it doesn’t happen. Between likely efficiency regression, increased target competition, a tougher schedule, historical hit rates, and an already expensive ADP, I don’t see enough margin for profit. I’d much rather draft receivers in the same range who have already demonstrated WR2 production, carry fewer questions, and still possess league-winning upside. submitted by /u/Few-Opportunity6432 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5448:\"I’ve been pretty vocal on X over the last few weeks about being out on **Luther Burden** at his current cost. I absolutely understand the upside case. The problem is that I think the market is pricing in almost exclusively the best-case scenario while ignoring several very real pathways for failure. My projections have Burden as **WR34**, while he’s currently being drafted around **WR18–WR22**. That’s a massive gap, and here’s why. **1. The efficiency is unlikely to repeat** A lot of Burden’s rookie production came from elite efficiency. Historically, that tends to regress when players receive larger workloads. Fantasy managers already accept this principle with running backs. When a highly efficient backup earns a starting role, we almost never project the same yards per carry because increased volume generally comes with lower efficiency. The same concept applies to receivers. Burden’s role should grow in Year 2, but I don’t expect him to maintain the same level of efficiency over a much larger route share. **2. His rookie production dramatically outperformed his underlying usage** In Burden’s three breakout games, he averaged **17 fantasy points per game** despite averaging only **9 expected fantasy points per game**. That’s a huge overperformance. Explosive efficiency can absolutely happen over small samples, but it’s much harder to sustain over an entire season. The market seems to be assuming those spike weeks are simply his new baseline. **3. There are more target competition concerns than people acknowledge** One of the biggest bullish arguments is Rome Odunze’s foot injury. However, Rome himself said months ago that the callus on his foot is simply something he’ll manage going forward. Shortly afterward, Ben Johnson said Rome looks great and is the same player he’s always been. Even if Rome isn’t 100%, Burden still has multiple obstacles. Rome Odunze could become Caleb Williams’ No. 1 target. Colston Loveland could immediately emerge as the focal point of the passing game. Burden still has to establish himself as more than the clear No. 2 or No. 3 option. I actually think Loveland’s rookie role is being underrated. He pushed aside a much better established player in Cole Kmet much faster than Burden had to compete with Olamide Zaccheaus. **4. The Bears offense isn’t guaranteed to improve** Many projections simply assume Chicago takes another step forward offensively. Maybe they do. But they also face a significantly tougher schedule this year, including a first-place schedule against stronger secondaries and pass defenses. If the offense underperforms expectations, it becomes much harder for Burden to justify a WR2 fantasy price. **5. History doesn’t support this type of leap very often** Looking at the last 15 years, receivers with similar draft capital who averaged roughly **7 fantasy points per game as rookies** have gone on to finish around **WR22 or better** in Year 2 only about **7% of the time**. Could Burden be one of those exceptions? Absolutely. But the market is drafting him as if that’s the expected outcome rather than a relatively uncommon one. **6. Even if he hits, where’s the return?** This is probably my biggest issue. Let’s say Burden finishes exactly as **WR22**. Did you actually win? Not really. That’s already where you’re drafting him. To generate meaningful value, he has to outperform an already aggressive ADP. Compare that to Jaxson Smith-Njigba. JSN made a very similar Year 2 leap after averaging about seven fantasy points per game as a rookie. The difference is that his ADP was around **90th overall**, so fantasy managers were rewarded for betting on the breakout. Burden doesn’t offer that discount. You’re already paying full price for the breakout before it happens. **7. We’ve seen this movie before** To me, this feels similar to players like **Gabriel Davis** or **Xavier Worthy**. Both were secondary receiving options on offenses people expected to be explosive. Both flashed exciting efficiency. Both were steamed up because of perceived opportunity and quarterback play. The market became much more confident than the historical profile justified. **My Final Thoughts** Could Luther Burden break out? Absolutely. I don’t think his ceiling is impossible. I simply think the market is treating his breakout as the most likely outcome while discounting the numerous ways it doesn’t happen. Between likely efficiency regression, increased target competition, a tougher schedule, historical hit rates, and an already expensive ADP, I don’t see enough margin for profit. I’d much rather draft receivers in the same range who have already demonstrated WR2 production, carry fewer questions, and still possess league-winning upside. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Few-Opportunity6432\"> /u/Few-Opportunity6432 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v6lw3k/luther_burden_trust_or_bust/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v6lw3k/luther_burden_trust_or_bust/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1785018364;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:10:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6826;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Cole Kmet\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7002;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10235;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Roschon Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11624;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Xavier Worthy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Caleb Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6271;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Olamide Zaccheaus\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12519;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Luther Burden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:8;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11620;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rome Odunze\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:9;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2084;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d83a2bcc9d914dfbbd3c0e5e1a7438ca\";s:5:\"title\";s:127:\"Who are some unexpected/surprise guys you think could be Top 20 WRs or Top 10 RBs or just totally outperform their projections?\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v6la9u/who_are_some_unexpectedsurprise_guys_you_think/\";s:11:\"description\";s:848:\"I wanna hear some interesting takes on guys you could see surprising everyone and being Top 20 WRs or Top 10 RBs that are (possibly) being overlooked. Who is gonna be this year’s George Pickens, Michael Wilson, Wandale Robinson, Johnathan Taylor, Travis Etienne, Rico Dowdle, etc. Essentially, what WRs and RBs could you see massively outperforming their projections just based on their situation or breaking out, not necessarily just a top 20 WR/top 10 RB My picks would be Emeka Egbuka, Alec Pierce, Ladd McConkey and Tory Horton for WRs. Bhayshul Tuten, Quinshon Judkins, and Bucky Irving for RBs Obviously we won’t know till the end of the year whether any of us are right but I thought it would be a fun little discussion and interesting to hear from others on who they could see submitted by /u/Winter-Sort292 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1167:\"I wanna hear some interesting takes on guys you could see surprising everyone and being Top 20 WRs or Top 10 RBs that are (possibly) being overlooked. Who is gonna be this year’s George Pickens, Michael Wilson, Wandale Robinson, Johnathan Taylor, Travis Etienne, Rico Dowdle, etc. Essentially, what WRs and RBs could you see massively outperforming their projections just based on their situation or breaking out, not necessarily just a top 20 WR/top 10 RB My picks would be Emeka Egbuka, Alec Pierce, Ladd McConkey and Tory Horton for WRs. 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My main thesis is that I could focus on players with proven production in rounds 1–8, all under 26–27 years old depending on position. At some point in the draft, I hope to land Baker in the 5th or 6th, or punt further to the 7th/8th and take Shough or Stafford as my QB1. From there, my late targets include Malik Willis, Bryce Young, Tua, Darnold, and Daniel Jones. After that tier, I’m also considering Carson Beck, Ty Simpson, and Mac Jones as upside value for next year. Given that I’d be able to acquire some of this year’s rookie WRs plus proven under-27 talent, my thought process turns toward focusing my rookie drafts mainly on QB prospects over the next three years. Is this completely backwards, or is it something strategic? submitted by /u/Routine-Break-525 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1267:\"I’m doing my first 12 team Superflex dynasty startup and am curious whether Zero QB is at all a viable strategy if it’s done well. My main thesis is that I could focus on players with proven production in rounds 1–8, all under 26–27 years old depending on position. At some point in the draft, I hope to land Baker in the 5th or 6th, or punt further to the 7th/8th and take Shough or Stafford as my QB1. From there, my late targets include Malik Willis, Bryce Young, Tua, Darnold, and Daniel Jones. After that tier, I’m also considering Carson Beck, Ty Simpson, and Mac Jones as upside value for next year. Given that I’d be able to acquire some of this year’s rookie WRs plus proven under-27 talent, my thought process turns toward focusing my rookie drafts mainly on QB prospects over the next three years. 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The Bears announced that linebacker T.J. Edwards was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. The NFI list is for players who are injured away from the team’s facilities (practice or […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2076:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 26: T.J. Edwards #53 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a defensive play with Kyler Gordon #6 during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on December 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWith the Chicago Bears rookies and quarterbacks reporting to Halas Hall today for training camp, that means we also get a wave of roster moves. \n\nThe Bears announced that linebacker T.J. Edwards was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. The NFI list is for players who are injured away from the team’s facilities (practice or games), so this injury is unrelated to Edwards’ broken fibula that he suffered in the Wildcard game. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2081119347016147198\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2081119347016147198\">reported</a> that it’s a “minor muscle strain” and T.J.‘s stay on the NFI list “should be short.”\n\nThe Bears also placed rookie linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, nickleback Kyler Gordon, linebacker Noah Sewell, offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, and defensive lineman Shemar Turner on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. 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Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images \n\nJimmy Lake, the LA Rams’ newly appointed defensive backs coordinator who also serves as the pass game coordinator, has a history with the Rams’ newly acquired cornerback, Trent McDuffie.\n\nJimmy Lake was Trent McDuffie’s coach during his three-year stay at the University of Washington, first as the Huskies’ defensive coordinator in 2019, then as the head coach in 2020 and ’21. \n\n In 2019, McDuffie’s first with Washington, Lake’s defense limited opposing offenses to 19.4 points per game despite losing nine defensive starters from the previous year. 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He’s a perfectionist, and I think we need to have a coach that’s a perfectionist and that’s going to work on the details day in and day out.”\n\n\nAn interesting side note in Trent McDuffie’s full-circle acquisition by the Rams: he and Quentin Lake (no relation to Jimmy) played together on the same high school team, Mater Dei, in Santa Ana for one season. \n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXXbFPWkpqC/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nI’m thinking they got a deal on those helmets.\n\nJimmy Lake (cue music)\n\nThis list, compiled by Pro Football Reference, perfectly illustrates the arduous journey coaches can take to reach the NFL. As I’m researching his journey, there’s a Beatles tune playing in my head. Kudos to anyone who guesses the tune and posts in the comments!\n\nAt Eastern Washington, his alma mater, Lake was a defensive backs coach from 2000-2003, after which he moved up to the Washington Huskies for one year, still with defensive backs, and then to Montana State.\n\nAt Montana, Lake’s defense led the Big Sky conference, allowing just 165.6 passing yards per game. The NFL was watching, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him as their assistant DB coach, where he stayed for two years working under Monte Kiffin.\n\nOnward and upward to the Detroit Lions as their DB coach. Those are the infamous 0-16 Lions. Joe Barry, the Lions’ defensive coordinator at the time, also got his feet wet under the legendary Kiffin. \n\nBack to Tampa working with Raheem Morris in Morris’ first head coaching position for two years. Yet another good defensive brain to learn from.\n\nFrom Tampa he returned to college ball for ten years. Two years at Boise St. and back once again to Washington.\n\nLake rose up through the ranks, finally becoming the head coach following the unexpected resignation of Chris Petersen. In his first year as a head coach, in the covid shortened four game season, the Huskies went 3-1 and won the Pac-12 <a href=\"https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/jimmy-lake/5346\">North Division title.</a>\n\n\nIn his six prior seasons at Washington – two as defensive backs coach, two as co-defensive coordinator and the last two as defensive coordinator – Lake has earned a reputation as a teacher, recruiter and tactician, helping the UW become one of the strongest and most consistent defensive teams – and specifically one of the top secondaries – in the nation.\n\n\nThe team’s performance and a sideline scuffle led to Lake’s firing at the end of the following season.\n\nBack to the NFL\n\n2023, Lake returns to the NFL with the Rams as Assistant Head Coach, perhaps at the suggestion of Raheem Morris. 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While the Steelers have publicly expressed confidence that Porter is part of their long-term plans, any record-setting agreement for Gonzalez would likely strengthen the negotiating position of Porter’s representatives.\n\nThe connection between the two extends beyond simply sharing the same draft class. Pittsburgh had an opportunity to draft Gonzalez with the 14th overall pick in 2023 but instead selected offensive tackle Broderick Jones after trading up three spots with the New England Patriots. \n\nThe Patriots then remained on the board and landed Gonzalez with the 17th overall selection, a move that has proven to be one of the biggest steals of that draft. The Steelers later addressed their need at cornerback by selecting Porter with the 32nd overall pick.\n\nSince entering the NFL, both Gonzalez and Porter have emerged as two of the league’s brightest young defensive backs. 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He’ll battle with Stetson Bennett to earn the rights to backup Matthew Stafford.\n\nAs players report to training camp, it seems the Rams have a plan to both manage Stafford’s workload and provide additional opportunities to Simpson in order to aid in his development. Nate Atkins from The Athletic <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7470097/2026/07/25/ty-simpson-la-rams-rookie-contract/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7470097/2026/07/25/ty-simpson-la-rams-rookie-contract/\">touched on this Saturday</a>:\n\n\nThe plan for Simpson is to sit and learn behind Stafford for as long as the reigning MVP continues to play. The Rams feel as if he could use that learning after starting just one season at Alabama, when he led the Crimson Tide to the second round of the College Football Playoff and finished with 28 touchdown passes and five interceptions…\n\n\n\nSimpson will see some reps this summer as Stafford manages a degenerative back issue. The Rams have broken training camp into four-day blocks where Stafford will practice on the second and third days while resting on the first and fourth days. Stafford will not participate in the team’s first practice on Sunday.\n\n\n\nSimpson will use this training camp, as well as three preseason games, to try to beat out Stetson Bennett for the No. 2 quarterback role. Jimmy Garoppolo had held that spot for the past two seasons but is a free agent considering retirement.\n\n\nThe Rams have seemingly drawn the conclusion after watching Stafford miss the entirety of last year’s camp and then going on to win the NFL’s MVP award that the veteran probably doesn’t need much practice. You can’t argue with the results. Similar to how Jimmy Garoppolo kept the train on tracks in 2025, this approach now creates opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be there for Bennett and Simpson to train with the starters. 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Jacas\' holdout was short-lived, however.He agreed to terms on a four-year, $8.6 million contract on Saturday, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report.Jacas\' signing will complete the Patriots\' draft class signings.Jacas underwent arthroscopic surgery on a knee during the offseason, missing all of the team\'s offseason work. He will have some catching up to do when he is cleared to practice.The Patriots traded up in the second round to select Jacas 55th overall. The Illinois product totaled 11 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles last season.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785011256;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2095;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"342645db544a0fef607d8d4cb5a8b898\";s:5:\"title\";s:95:\"Given the limits of the acclimation period, the NFLPA will check video of Nic Scourton ACL tear\";s:4:\"link\";s:156:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/given-the-limits-of-the-acclimation-period-the-nflpa-will-check-video-of-nic-scourton-acl-tear\";s:11:\"description\";s:158:\"Season-ending injuries are one of the constant risks of training camp, and Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton experienced one on the first day of 2026 practice.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2822:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"221788\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"NFL training camps\' top issue is major injury\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/nfl-training-camps-top-issue-is-major-injury\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-23T22:05:00Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Season-ending injuries are one of the constant risks of training camp, and Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton experienced one on the first day of 2026 practice.Scourton suffered an ACL tear on a field that reporters have characterized as wet. Given that the first five days of camp are supposed to be an \"acclimation period,\" the outcome merits closer scrutiny.Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFL Players Association will review video of the practice to understand the circumstances. If it was a non-contact fluke, that\'s one thing. If the Panthers were straying beyond the limits of the acclimation period, it\'s another.Article 23 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement contains general rules regarding the five-day, on-field acclimation period. 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There was optimism from Coach Mike Macdonald <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/169489/mike-macdonald-seahawks-looking-at-early-training-camp-return-tory-horton\">that he would be ready for training camp</a> (without committing to Day 1), and here’s evidence of Horton’s readiness.\n\n\nNo PUP list for Tory Horton. The WR is onto the field for the first <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> training-camp practice, after season-ending shin injury last November.<a href=\"https://x.com/thenewstribune?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@thenewstribune</a><a href=\"https://x.com/933KJR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@933KJR</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/s5239a7TBF\">pic.twitter.com/s5239a7TBF</a>— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) <a href=\"https://x.com/gbellseattle/status/2081109906183299147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nHorton’s final game of last season saw him catch two touchdowns against the Washington Commanders, ending the year with five touchdown grabs on 13 catches. He also showcased his speed on special teams, returning a punt 95 yards for a score in a blowout September win over the New Orleans Saints.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-roster/154083/nfl-news-trade-seahawks-add-wide-receiver-rashid-shaheed\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"154083\">When Seattle traded for Rashid Shaheed at the deadline</a>, it was not because of Horton’s injury. Unfortunately, we never got to see Horton, Shaheed, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Cooper Kupp all healthy at the same time as anticipated. 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Last week we posted our redraft hit rate study, and a lot of people asked us to put names to the numbers. So that\'s what this video does, starting with the running back dead zone, rounds 4 through 6. We pulled ADP from 1,500+ leagues (2021–2025) via Fantasy Football Calculator, matched every drafted player to their FantasyPros season finish and asked three questions. Were they startable, were they a league winner, and were they a bust? Startable: Top 24 RB finish. League Winner: Top 6 RB finish. Bust: finished 12 or more spots below their positional ADP rank (i.e. they were drafted as RB20 off the board and finished RB32 or worse in total fantasy points). Ten running backs are currently going in Rounds 4–6, and history is brutal about this range. We compared the last five years\' data and the last two years, to uncover more recent trends. The floor is actually getting safer. 40% of RBs drafted in Rounds 4–6 have been startable over the five-year sample, and that number climbs to 52% over the last two years. The league winner ceiling has vanished. 5% have been league winners across five years. Over the last two years, that number is 0%. Not a single running back drafted in rounds 4-6 has finished Top 6 in the last two seasons. Roughly half of them bust. For both time frames, close to 50% finished 12+ spots below where they were taken (in terms of positional rank). So the realistic outcome for these ten guys is five or six have startable seasons, four or five busts, and probably nobody (maybe one) is a league winner. We went through all ten running backs in this range and picked four busts, six startables, and one league winner each (we didn’t agree). Although the data is there, it was definitely hard for us to pick who we thought fits in each category. But take a read below and let us know who you disagree about! One caveat about the busts. The realistic path to a bust finish for a lot of these guys probably involves some kind of injury, and we\'re not in the business of predicting injuries. So we focused on the player, backfield situation, and offense as whole. The 4 busts: Bucky Irving (RB21). This one was hard because we both like the player. But Tampa gave Kenny Gainwell real money, coming off a year in Pittsburgh where he was a legitimate weapon as a receiver out of the backfield. Bucky needs PPR volume to hit at this cost. Add the risk of Sean Tucker getting goal line work and last year’s injury. A three-way backfield is a real outcome. Bhayshul Tuten (RB26). Painful pick for E as a Jags fan. He was RB53 last year in a backup role. Jacksonville didn\'t spend big draft capital or big money on him, so the system doesn\'t owe him anything. Tuten vs. Chris Rodriguez v. LeQuint Allen. Yes, we know Coen just hyped him up, but at the end of the day it\'s just coach speak. And Coen also made a point to go get his guy, Rodriguez. No one really knows what this backfield will look like. Jaylen Warren (RB27). He was RB17 last year and he\'s been underrated most of his career. But Pittsburgh signed Rico Dowdle in free agency, and there are already beat reporters saying Dowdle has the inside track to the lead role. Mike McCarthy has a long history of riding one back (roughly 67% of the touches to his main guy). Rhamondre Stevenson (RB28). A lot of positive hype behind Rhamondre from other analysts. But the Patriots used strong draft capital on TreVeyon and he is too explosive to keep off the field. Assuming rational coaching and offseason improvements, the workload tilts. The six startables: Travis Etienne (RB20). He was RB10 last year and RB3 back in 2023, so the talent is obvious. But New Orleans restructured Alvin Kamara and made it clear he\'s staying involved. Closer to a 60-40 split is exactly the thing that caps a guy at high end startable instead of league winner. D\'Andre Swift (RB22). Going RB22 means he\'d have to finish RB34 or worse to bust, and he\'s been an RB2 essentially every year of his career. Boring, steady, hard to see it breaking unless Monangai takes the job outright. Quinshon Judkins (RB23). The clearest workhorse of the group. RB26 as a rookie, coming off a leg injury, on a bad offense, with nobody else in that backfield taking meaningful work (maybe Sampson?). TreVeyon Henderson (RB25). The other side of the Rhamondre call. He finished RB21 as a rookie and there were weeks where he was a legitimate week winner, putting up 25+ points. A great offense and there\'s a real chance both backs are startable. The last two startables are also our league winner picks, and this is where we differ: Cam Skattebo (RB19). Garrett\'s league winner. The Giants rebuilt the offensive line, the identity of that offense is going to be the run game, and Jaxson Dart is openly telling media Skattebo is the focal point. They\'re not hiding it. Pair that with a defense good enough to keep games in script and the volume gets scary. David Montgomery (RB24). Ethan’s league winner. Big jump from RB24 to Top 6, I know. But he posted a Top 5 fantasy season on a bad Bears team, and he\'s going to a Houston roster with the best defense in the league and an offense that has nowhere to go but up with Nico Collins healthy and the line addressed. He\'s the goal line back, he\'s caught 60+ passes in a season before, and there\'s no Jahmyr Gibbs in that backfield taking half his work. Do you think either of us will be right? Or are you betting on someone else from this group to provide league winning upside? Feel free to leave a comment down below if you disagree with any of the player takes! Full reasoning on all ten is in the video linked above. submitted by /u/FFgoldmine [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6578:\"My co-host and I run a small fantasy football YouTube channel focused on analytics and scouting. Last week we posted our redraft hit rate study, and a lot of people asked us to put names to the numbers. So that\'s what this video does, starting with the running back dead zone, rounds 4 through 6. We pulled ADP from 1,500+ leagues (2021–2025) via Fantasy Football Calculator, matched every drafted player to their FantasyPros season finish and asked three questions. Were they startable, were they a league winner, and were they a bust? Startable: Top 24 RB finish. League Winner: Top 6 RB finish. Bust: finished 12 or more spots below their positional ADP rank (i.e. they were drafted as RB20 off the board and finished RB32 or worse in total fantasy points). Ten running backs are currently going in Rounds 4–6, and history is brutal about this range. We compared the last five years\' data and the last two years, to uncover more recent trends. The floor is actually getting safer. 40% of RBs drafted in Rounds 4–6 have been startable over the five-year sample, and that number climbs to 52% over the last two years. The league winner ceiling has vanished. 5% have been league winners across five years. Over the last two years, that number is 0%. Not a single running back drafted in rounds 4-6 has finished Top 6 in the last two seasons. Roughly half of them bust. For both time frames, close to 50% finished 12+ spots below where they were taken (in terms of positional rank). So the realistic outcome for these ten guys is five or six have startable seasons, four or five busts, and probably nobody (maybe one) is a league winner. We went through all ten running backs in this range and picked four busts, six startables, and one league winner each (we didn’t agree). Although the data is there, it was definitely hard for us to pick who we thought fits in each category. But take a read below and let us know who you disagree about! One caveat about the busts. The realistic path to a bust finish for a lot of these guys probably involves some kind of injury, and we\'re not in the business of predicting injuries. So we focused on the player, backfield situation, and offense as whole. The 4 busts: Bucky Irving (RB21). This one was hard because we both like the player. But Tampa gave Kenny Gainwell real money, coming off a year in Pittsburgh where he was a legitimate weapon as a receiver out of the backfield. Bucky needs PPR volume to hit at this cost. Add the risk of Sean Tucker getting goal line work and last year’s injury. A three-way backfield is a real outcome. Bhayshul Tuten (RB26). Painful pick for E as a Jags fan. He was RB53 last year in a backup role. Jacksonville didn\'t spend big draft capital or big money on him, so the system doesn\'t owe him anything. Tuten vs. Chris Rodriguez v. LeQuint Allen. Yes, we know Coen just hyped him up, but at the end of the day it\'s just coach speak. And Coen also made a point to go get his guy, Rodriguez. No one really knows what this backfield will look like. Jaylen Warren (RB27). He was RB17 last year and he\'s been underrated most of his career. But Pittsburgh signed Rico Dowdle in free agency, and there are already beat reporters saying Dowdle has the inside track to the lead role. Mike McCarthy has a long history of riding one back (roughly 67% of the touches to his main guy). Rhamondre Stevenson (RB28). A lot of positive hype behind Rhamondre from other analysts. But the Patriots used strong draft capital on TreVeyon and he is too explosive to keep off the field. Assuming rational coaching and offseason improvements, the workload tilts. The six startables: Travis Etienne (RB20). He was RB10 last year and RB3 back in 2023, so the talent is obvious. But New Orleans restructured Alvin Kamara and made it clear he\'s staying involved. Closer to a 60-40 split is exactly the thing that caps a guy at high end startable instead of league winner. D\'Andre Swift (RB22). Going RB22 means he\'d have to finish RB34 or worse to bust, and he\'s been an RB2 essentially every year of his career. Boring, steady, hard to see it breaking unless Monangai takes the job outright. Quinshon Judkins (RB23). The clearest workhorse of the group. RB26 as a rookie, coming off a leg injury, on a bad offense, with nobody else in that backfield taking meaningful work (maybe Sampson?). TreVeyon Henderson (RB25). The other side of the Rhamondre call. He finished RB21 as a rookie and there were weeks where he was a legitimate week winner, putting up 25+ points. A great offense and there\'s a real chance both backs are startable. The last two startables are also our league winner picks, and this is where we differ: Cam Skattebo (RB19). Garrett\'s league winner. The Giants rebuilt the offensive line, the identity of that offense is going to be the run game, and Jaxson Dart is openly telling media Skattebo is the focal point. They\'re not hiding it. Pair that with a defense good enough to keep games in script and the volume gets scary. David Montgomery (RB24). Ethan’s league winner. Big jump from RB24 to Top 6, I know. But he posted a Top 5 fantasy season on a bad Bears team, and he\'s going to a Houston roster with the best defense in the league and an offense that has nowhere to go but up with Nico Collins healthy and the line addressed. He\'s the goal line back, he\'s caught 60+ passes in a season before, and there\'s no Jahmyr Gibbs in that backfield taking half his work. Do you think either of us will be right? Or are you betting on someone else from this group to provide league winning upside? 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From there, the Raiders engage in several practices before a trio of preseason clashes starting on August 13 versus the visiting Arizona Cardinals. \n\nLet’s start with the current running backs on the roster then shift to preliminary pecking order, and where the competition lies. \n\nJoining Jeanty, the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, are: 2026 fourth-rounder Mike Washington Jr. out of Arkansas, 2024 sixth-rounder Dylan Laube, and undrafted free agents Chris Collier (2024) and Roman Hemby (2026). Interestingly enough, the way each tailback name is listed, is the preliminary pecking order. \n\nAnd the competition that looms is for that RB3 role that Laube currently has a grip on. But out of the backend trio of Laube, Collier, and Hemby, it’s the latter that brings intriguing size and physicality that other two don’t. \n\nBy The Numbers Roman Hemby, Running Back, Indiana\n\n\n2025: 16 games, 230 carries, 1,120 yards, 7 touchdowns; 17 receptions, 165 yards; 9 kick returns, 203 yards.\n\n\n\nCareer: (2021-25; Maryland and Indiana), 58 games, 711 carries, 3,467 yards, 29 touchdowns; 129 receptions, 1,086 yards, 5 touchdowns; 16 kick returns, 287 yards.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> UDFA RB Roman Hemby has the talent to carve out a change-of-pace role alongside Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr., especially as a receiver. A dynamic playmaker staying tied to Fernando Mendoza 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/s1TpSY9kLX\">pic.twitter.com/s1TpSY9kLX</a>— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) <a href=\"https://x.com/nickwalt/status/2049526549607780650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nSpending most of his collegiate career at Maryland before a standout 2025 campaign during Indiana’s national championship run, Hemby stands 6-feet and 210 pounds and offers a more natural, physical, between-the-tackles power style than Laube or Collier. \n\nAlongside Hoosier backfield mate Kaelon Black (selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2026 draft; 90th overall), Hemby helped power Indiana’s ground game with a team-leading 230 carries for 1,120 yards with seven end zone visits. Black led the Hoosiers with 10 rushing touchdowns (alongside 1,040 yards on 186 carries). Both provided Indiana with grinder-type tailbacks who welcomed contact and typically fell forward for additional yards when eventually brought down. \n\nHemby, in particular, was the more violent of the two Indiana halfbacks and thrives as a decisive runner in both gap and zone schemes. He’s a reliable back to pound the rock inside and brings added value of pass protector and pass catcher out of the backfield. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is installing his preferred wide/outside zone scheme in Las Vegas, but he (alongside offensive line coach Rick Dennison and offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko) adapted to incorporate more gap/power elements into the ground game during their respective times with the Seattle Seahawks last season. \n\nWhich makes a running back with Hemby’s profile and traits an attractive option. Jeanty and Washington bring elements of drive through contact as physical power runners who can thrive between the tackles or one-cut and dash outside for yardage. \n\nUnlike Laube and Collier who are more agile ball carriers who don’t have the physical makeup for the collision style the aforementioned tailbacks bring to the table. Laube (5-foot-9 and 204 pounds) is a pass-catching type runner who has the hands and foot quickness, but hasn’t put it together for two previous Raiders coaching staffs to earn any significant offensive snaps (just 29 total and he’s got eight career carries for nine yards and three receptions for 18 yards to show for it). Collier, meanwhile, stands 5-foot-10 and 203 pounds and is of similar ilk physically and trait-wise, and he’s logged 19 career offensive snaps (16 with the Raiders in 2025) and has five carries for 12 yards and one reception for minus-four yards as he heads into Year 3 like Laube. \n\nThus, the opportunity is there for Hemby to showcase the skillsets that made him a dependable running back at Indiana as the Raiders embark on training camp and upcoming preseason tilts. \n\n\nNew TDL just dropped with <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MHolder95</a> starting to look at the UDFA class with RB Roman Hemby and Edge rusher Cian Slone. Check it out with the link below! <a href=\"https://t.co/MUfYxdKfY7\">pic.twitter.com/MUfYxdKfY7</a>— Marcus Johnson (@TheMarcJohnNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheMarcJohnNFL/status/2056076850154340812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs our Matt Holder penned this past Tuesday, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/134884/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-2026-draft-class-fernando-mendoza\">Washington has the clear-cut path towards a roster spot and complementary role to Jeanty as RB2</a>. And I agree, unless the Arkansas speed/power back face plants as the rest of the offseason proceeds, he’s likeliest to earn the backup role and provide a change-of-pace option behind Jeanty. \n\nThe rest of the group has plenty to prove, however. Despite heading into Year 3, Laube and Collier remain unproven products at age 26, and of course, as an undrafted free agent, Hemby (23 years old) is even more neophyte coming from Indiana to Las Vegas. \n\nThere’s one particular area where Laube has an edge over Collier and Hemby, however: Special teams work. \n\nWith 33 kick returns for 855 yards (long of 38), the New Hampshire product was one of the primary return specialists alongside veteran tailback Raheem Mostert (23 kick returns for 673 yards; long of 54). Laube also notched five special teams tackles and was called out by new special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis earlier this offseason. \n\n“I think he’s done a great job throughout the OTAs,” <a href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/2026-position-breakdown-raiders-running-backs-ashton-jeanty-mike-washington-jr-connor-heyward\">DeCamillis said of Laube</a>. “He’s another one that’s really, really sharp, gets the game and he knows the way he’s going to make it is by the more he can do, and he’s accentuated that all the way through camp. I really like him so far. … I think he’s going to be a good player for us.”\n\nCollier and Hemby are no strangers to special teams work, either. In Hemby’s case, he was a core special teamer at both Maryland and Indiana and returned nine kickoffs for 203 yards. 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He is still a bonafide workhorse, a bonafide elite receiver and the centre of the 49ers offence. Most backs need 15 touchdowns and a huge rushing season to finish RB1. McCaffrey can catch six passes on a bad rushing day and still give you a strong week. The age and injury risk are real, but his ceiling is still higher than anyone else’s. He has already proven multiple times that, when healthy, he is a bonafide fantasy cheat code. The easiest path to RB1 is still the guy who has already done it. submitted by /u/blitzinc43 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:954:\"People are overthinking this because he turned 30. He is still a bonafide workhorse, a bonafide elite receiver and the centre of the 49ers offence. Most backs need 15 touchdowns and a huge rushing season to finish RB1. McCaffrey can catch six passes on a bad rushing day and still give you a strong week. The age and injury risk are real, but his ceiling is still higher than anyone else’s. 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Hill on PUP list\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bengals-place-dl-b-j-hill-on-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:74:\"The Bengals are set to open up training camp without defensive tackle B.J.\";s:7:\"content\";s:1990:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_nabersgood_260724\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"192025\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_nabersgood_260724\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_nabersgood_260724\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"New York Giants\",\"title\": \"Nabers not on PUP list is \'good news\' for Giants\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/malik-nabers-not-on-pup-list-is-good-news-for-new-york-giants\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-24T16:24:50Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Bengals are set to open up training camp without defensive tackle B.J. 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Sportswire) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAs New England Patriots center Jared Wilson transitions back to the middle of the formation in 2026 after spending his rookie season at left guard, communication is vital to building chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye.\n\n“The snap and communication,” Wilson said after <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131677/patriots-training-camp-recap-day-1-christian-gonzalez-aj-brown\">Saturday’s training camp practice</a>, of what he feels is important in that development. “First it’s communication, then you’ve got to get the ball to [Maye].”\n\nWilson, a center in college at Georgia, originally repped at the position during training camp last year; however, after frequent mishaps delivering the ball to Maye, he switched to guard, with Garrett Bradbury taking over the reins at the heart of the interior.\n\nNow, with <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123208/patriots-trading-garrett-bradbury-bears\">Bradbury traded to the Bears</a> and the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123599/alijah-vera-tucker-signing-analysis-contract-salary-cap-roster\">signing of Alijah Vera-Tucker</a> to be the starting left guard, Wilson has reverted to center.\n\nHead coach Mike Vrabel was asked about what he looks for in the chemistry between a quarterback and his center.\n\n“Well, I think just the unspoken communication to be able to see it quickly, see it the same [as the quarterback], see it very similar, whether that’s pressure or defensive front, to be able to set the defense or get us in the right play,” Vrabel said. “Communication. I think that the center is the conduit to the rest of the offensive line. \n\n“So, when the quarterback needs to get something to the line, the center is the easiest way to get it. And then his communication with everybody else has to be great. So, we’re looking forward to seeing Jared in that transition, working with Drake.”\n\nMaye’s and Wilson’s cohesion with one another carries significant weight in the fluency of the offense’s progressions next season. This offseason, New England’s signal-caller has seen Wilson take strides in his communication.\n\n“Now you’ve got to be loud; you’ve got to communicate. It’s hard to do. So I think [Wilson’s] done a great job just getting used to the little things at center and how he likes to do the cadence and stuff like that,” Maye said of Wilson’s improved communication. “But we’ve got a great deal with cadence and all that.”\n\nThough, their chemistry isn’t perfect just yet. The duo mishandled a snap during Saturday’s practice as Maye continues to learn how Wilson likes to play the position.\n\n“[Jared] hasn’t played center for a year, so you get to know his little things,” Maye said. “What he likes, how things work, if he’s going left and I’m going right, how it works, and some of the under-center things.”\n\nEach of Wilson’s and Maye’s North Carolina backgrounds may help the duo progress quickly in their chemistry with one another. Out of high school, Maye connected with Wilson through social media, recruiting him to play at UNC.\n\nEventually, Wilson committed to the university in April of 2020, poised to become Maye’s center roughly half a decade ago. That said, Wilson later flipped his commitment to Georgia five months later.\n\nThe 23-year-old said the two frequently talk about their past all the time, and were during Saturday’s practice.\n\n“Very fortunate. It was always meant to be,” Wilson said about being teammates with Maye. “That’s my guy. 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Aiyuk did not play at all last season and the 49ers placed him on the reserve/left squad list in December after voiding the remaining guarantees on his contract earlier in the year. That move came because Aiyuk did not rehab a knee injury with the team and he has said that he won\'t move for reinstatement because he refuses to do \"any business\" with the club.Doing so would force the 49ers to make a decision about cutting him loose, but the status quo leaves the 49ers with little reason to make a move and Lynch said that he\'s going to keep his attention on players that are still with the team. “Brandon is on a left squad designation,\" Lynch said. \"As such, he’s not on our 90-man roster. I, personally, and we as an organization, are going to focus on the players that are here. I don’t have anything to add to that. We wish him well. We wish his family well.”The 49ers play the Commanders in Week 6, but it doesn\'t look like Aiyuk will be playing for anybody in that contest or any other unless he decides on a different course of action in the near future. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785006778;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6803;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2107;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f53270f179414c4d2e147f7a37a6ff8e\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"Paris Johnson Jr activated off of PUP list\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/92716/paris-johnson-jr-activated-off-of-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"The Arizona Cardinals announced they have activated their best offensive lineman, well hopefully he is their best offensive lineman this year as they announced that Paris Johnson Jr. has been activated off the PUP list. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nThe Arizona Cardinals announced they have activated their best offensive lineman, well hopefully he is their best offensive lineman this year as they announced that Paris Johnson Jr. has been activated off the PUP list.\n\nPJJ has been good when healthy, maybe not elite, but he has played well and anchored the left tackle position the last two years.\n\nThe issue becomes that PJJ has struggled the last two seasons to stay healthy and when that happens, the Arizona Cardinals offense seems to struggle as well.\n\nSo, for the Cardinals that is also the question when it comes to an extension. 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That did not stop him from participating in full. It also did not stop Drake Maye, who was looking to start training camp with a bang, from testing the No. 1 cornerback immediately. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3468:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft speaks to cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nAs Christian Gonzalez took the field for <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131677/patriots-training-camp-recap-day-1-christian-gonzalez-aj-brown\">Day 1 of New England Patriots training camp</a>, he did so without a contract extension. \n\nThat did not stop him from participating in full. It also did not stop Drake Maye, who was looking to start training camp with a bang, from testing the No. 1 cornerback immediately. \n\nLined up across from A.J. Brown on the team’s first 11-on-11 play, Gonzalez saw Maye’s pass intended for the star receiver hit the turf.\n\n“I think that shows his main focus, and that’s football. He’s the best corner in the league in my opinion. He’s not the big rah-rah guy. He does it his own way, but he does it at the highest level. So I’m glad to be his teammate,” Maye said. “Gonzo is someone I look up to even at the same age. I look up to how he does things, how he handles himself, and just his swagger he has in his own way. I think it’s great to see him out here playing around. And I think you saw it in the locker room before.\n\n“Everybody was wondering, ‘What’s Gonzo gonna do?’ And he’s coming out here and first play he’s guarding A.J. in man coverage.”\n\nGonzalez’s participation level was a change from this past spring. During mandatory minicamp, the cornerback watched from the sideline once practice shifted to full-team periods.\n\nAs Maye noted, Gonzalez’s participation level while awaiting a lucrative contract extension was one of the biggest storylines entering training camp. On Day 1, he answered those questions by participating fully.\n\n“He’s a team guy, and he’s not gonna let whatever’s going on, you know, he’s out here with us,” cornerback Carlton Davis said. “That’s all I can say about that is he’s out here with us, and he’s always been a good guy. He’s always been a team player.”\n\n“That’s just who he is,“ added Milton Williams. ”He want to be here and he’s showing up for us even though he’s got his situation going on. But he’s letting everyone know that he wants to be here and I feel like the contract will handle itself.“\n\nPrior to practice beginning, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131664/christian-gonzalez-contract-robert-kraft\">owner Robert Kraft shared</a> that the team had offered Gonzalez an extension that would pay him as the highest paid cornerback in league history — which would then make him the highest paid Patriot of all-time. 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With that no longer an option, they should now set their sights on free agent LB Bobby Wagner. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2335:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 7: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders looks on during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAny hopes of the Dallas Cowboys trading for Jordyn Brooks to upgrade their linebacker position have now gone out the window after the Miami Dolphins signed him to a three-year, $51.3 million contract extension earlier this week. With that no longer an option, they should now set their sights on free agent LB Bobby Wagner. Below are three reasons why.\n\nReason #1: Talent upgrade\n\nEven at 36 years old, Bobby Wagner would immediately upgrade the position. He may not be the player he once was, but is still playing as one of the best off-ball LBs in the league. He earned an overall 78.6 PFF defensive grade, ninth among 88 qualified players at the position. His run-defense grade (93.3) ranked fifth and his pass-rush grade (92.4) ranked second. He did struggle in coverage, ranking 51st in the league with a 51.1 grade.\n\nReason #2: Experience/leadership\n\nWagner has proven to be an ironman throughout his career, starting at least 15 games each season since 2015 and all 17 in the last two years. The Cowboys don’t currently have anyone even close with that kind of starting experience; the closest is Dee Winters with 27 career starts. With all of his years of accumulated knowledge/experience, Wagner could be the leader this position is currently lacking and serve as a mentor both on and off the field to Dallas’ young LBs.\n\nReason #3: Insurance policy \n\nDeMarvion Overshown and Dee Winters are the Cowboys projected starters entering training camp, with this year’s third-round pick Jaishawn Barham a close third on the depth chart. After that Dallas’ potential candidates to start are few and far between. By signing Wagner, that all changes. Not only do they get a future Hall of Famer still playing at a high level, but someone capable of being a full-time starter if Overshown doesn’t work out as planned.\n\nWould you sign Wagner? 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Hill and Josh Kattus placed on injury lists to start off Bengals training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp/194722/b-j-hill-josh-kattus-injury-lists\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"The Bengals are set to kick off training camp next Wednesday, which means players will be reporting to Cincinnati in the coming days. That also means we’ll see guys placed on various injury lists to start camp, the first being veteran defensive tackle B.J. Hill and rookie tight end Josh Kattus. On Saturday, the Bengals […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1582:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 16, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill (92) reacts after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens (not pictured) and picking up the fumble in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bengals</a> are set to kick off training camp next Wednesday, which means players will be reporting to Cincinnati in the coming days. That also means we’ll see guys placed on various injury lists to start camp, the first being veteran defensive tackle B.J. Hill and rookie tight end Josh Kattus.\n\nOn Saturday, the Bengals announced that Hill was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list and Kattus was placed on the Non-Football Injury list.\n\nPUP applies to players with football-related injuries, while NFI applies to injuries or illnesses that were sustained away from team activities. 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Simpson’s contract, which had a predetermined number of years and dollar amount already, is a four-year, $25.4 deal that is fully-guaranteed, and a fifth-year option that the team will need to make a decision on in 2029.\n\nThe contract contains a $14.94 million signing bonus, per Ian Rapoport.\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rams</a> and No. 13 overall pick Ty Simpson have agreed to terms on his rookie contract and he is signing his four-year, $25.4M fully guaranteed deal with a fifth-year option. He gets a $14.94M signing bonus in a deal done by Ed Berry of <a href=\"https://x.com/caa_sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@caa_sports</a>. <a href=\"https://t.co/Gesekuse8N\">pic.twitter.com/Gesekuse8N</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2081079483730157832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nSimpson, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 draft out of Alabama, is competing against Stetson Bennett to be Matthew Stafford’s backup quarterback. The Rams could also continue to call Jimmy Garoppolo about the job given that the quarterback has put aside thoughts of retirement and is open to the right situation, per reports this week.\n\nI recently spoke to <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/144109/ty-simpson-alabama-writer-interview-rams\">Brent Taylor, an Alabama blogger, about Simpson’s four years with the Crimson Tide</a>. He speaks highly of Simpson’s ability to read a defense and to consume an NFL playbook quickly, the type of skills that should translate well for Sean McVay. But that he will need to gain more awareness of oncoming rushers and pull the trigger faster, things that he will have to work on in training camp.\n\nMcVay has spoken more highly of Bennett’s development this offseason than Simpson’s, but that’s only through a handful of practices. Nothing compared to training camp. 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The 90-minute session did not feature any pads and minimal contact while the focus of the day was the zone run game installation. “There’ll be a few more runs. We have to get into that,” Mike […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6599:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) walks to the practice fields at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nThe New England Patriots kicked off their 2026 training camp on Saturday on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. The 90-minute session did not feature any pads and minimal contact while the focus of the day was the zone run game installation.\n\n“There’ll be a few more runs. We have to get into that,” Mike Vrabel said before the session. “Admittedly there’ll be more zone runs, to take away some of those double teams that you have and some of the the gap scheme runs. We we’ll save pads for that… So, there’ll be some of that with the outside zone. We’ll work on first and second down. We’ll have tempo.”\n\nHere’s what went down throughout the day.\n\nAttendance\n\nAbsentees: ED Gabe Jacas\n\nPUP/NFI: RB Terrell Jennings, TE C.J. Dippre, ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler\n\nInjuries: N/A\n\nEdge rusher Gabe Jacas continued to be away from the team on Saturday, but that may change soon. The Patriots’ second-round draft pick <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131665/gabe-jacas-signs-rookie-contract\">reportedly agreed to terms</a> on his rookie contract earlier in the day, and might therefore make his practice debut before the start of full-pads sessions later in the week.\n\nOutside of Jacas and the four players on the injury lists, the Patriots enjoyed perfect attendance on Day 1 of camp. They also suffered no notable injuries.\n\nTakeaways\n\nGonzo participates: Shortly after <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131664/christian-gonzalez-contract-robert-kraft\">owner Robert Kraft shared</a> that his team had offered Christian Gonzalez a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, the 24-year-old was a full participant in Saturday’s session. That was a noteworthy change from the spring, when Gonzalez stayed away from a large portion of voluntary workouts and sat out of full-team drills during mandatory minicamp.\n\nIt took no time for him to be tested either, as Drake Maye’s first pass of camp went to A.J. Brown with Gonzalez tight in coverage to help force an incompletion.\n\n“I think I had too,” Maye said. “One-on-one over there with Gonzo. I was going to try to start off the camp with a little bang.”\n\nAggressive Drake: Outside of testing Gonzalez on his first pass of camp, Drake Maye was aggressive throwing the football in his four periods of work. With a focus on the run installation, Maye threw the ball just nine times in competitive work but quickly delivered the highlight of the day early connecting on a deep ball to a diving Kayshon Boutte.\n\nNear the end of his day, Maye seemingly hand-delivered a seam ball to Hunter Henry just on top of Christian Elliss before hitting an open DeMario Douglas over the middle of the field for a chunk gain.\n\nReceiver watch: A.J. Brown did not catch a pass on Day 1 of camp while Romeo Doubs and Maye connected on their lone target. But those two were stapled on Maye’s unit for much of the afternoon with DeMario Douglas often being the third receiver in 11-personnel.\n\nAs Kayshon Boutte worked in with both first and second units (catching just the deep ball from Maye), that left Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins, and Efton Chism III largely serving as Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton’s receivers. Chism hauled in one catch from the latter and saw another open target sail far and high from DeVito.\n\nO-line shuffle: The Patriots’ starting offensive line looked as expected with Will Campbell, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu, and Morgan Moses aligning as the top unit from left to right. First-round rookie Caleb Lomu received reps as the sixth O-lineman and in place of Moses at right tackle, while veteran offseason signing James Hudson also saw time in that spot.\n\nAs he ended the spring, Alijah Vera-Tucker participated in full as he works back from last year’s season ending triceps injury. The end of practice also featured a bad snap between Jared Wilson and Maye, which the QB took the blame for.\n\nBig Nickel: Carrying over from the spring, the Patriots defense continued to deploy more three-safety packages to open the summer. Joining regular starters Kevin Byard and Craig Woodson in the secondary was free agent addition Mike Brown, who moved into the slot in those looks. Dell Pettus held that role with the second defensive unit and also came onto the field when New England went big nickel.\n\nOther notes:\n\n\nBackup QB Tommy DeVito opened with a rough first period as he misfired on all three of his attempts. DeVito settled down a bit in his second session while rookie Behren Morton had several nice completions to Efton Chism and stepping up in the pocket to find Myles Montgomery.\n\n\n\nRookie tight end Eli Raridon sparingly worked in with the first unit behind Hunter Henry. 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Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Simpson <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2081079483730157832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has agreed to</a> his four-year rookie deal with the NFC West club. Simpson will make $25.4 million under the terms of the deal and the Rams will hold an option for a fifth season. Simpson, who was the 13th overall pick this year, is set to compete with Stetson Bennett for the backup job behind Matthew Stafford. Now that Simpson has agreed to his deal, Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas is the only unsigned player from the entire 2026 draft class. 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In the 8 games where he played at least 90% of team snaps (snap% according to footballguys), he averaged 247 yards and 1.0 TDs, which would be roughly 4200 yards and 17 TDs over a 17-game season, and I think the TD number will increase with the new offensive additions. Olave played 7 of those 8 games and averaged 6.1 rec, 79 yards and 0.7 TDs in games he played. Good for 103.7 rec, about 1350 yards and 11.9 TDs over a full 17-game season. Those would add up to 309.4 fantasy points or 18.2 PPG in a PPR format. submitted by /u/CarsonKellyFan1 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1098:\"My recent Chris Olave post got taken down, and I have done some research to back up him being at 14 overall. I am very excited about the Saints\' offense with the additions of Travis Etienne and Jordyn Tyson this offseason, I am a Tyler Shough believer. 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If he’s feeling good about that, we’ll move forward and what those dates are I’ll share when we have more information.\"McVay said that he has no doubt that Donald will be \"ready to rock\" if he decides to move forward with resuming his playing career, but it looks like it will be at least a little while before we know which way the three-time defensive player of the year is going to go. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1785002566;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2117;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8e459a39f91e78ced870f25f462604b2\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Chiefs rookie Peter Woods is comfortable at 308 – 313 pounds in camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/205941/chiefs-rookie-peter-woods-comfortable-308-313-pounds-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"The Kansas City Chiefs’ first practice of training camp consisted solely of rookies, quarterbacks and select veterans, as it will for the next two days before the full team gets together for practice on Wednesday, July 29th. After the first day of practice, rookie defensive lineman Peter Woods, the No. 29 pick in this year’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3698:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 08: Peter Woods #99 of the Kansas City Chiefs on set during a production shoot at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>’ first practice of training camp consisted solely of rookies, quarterbacks and select veterans, as it will for the next two days before the full team gets together for practice on Wednesday, July 29th.\n\n\nA few notes from today’s first “pre-camp” practice, which featured quarterbacks, rookies and select veterans: 🏈 Jadon Canady had a strong day with multiple PBUs and an INT during 7-on-7 red zone drills 🏈 Andrew Armstrong was impressive with multiple catches 🏈 Jimmy Holiday…— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) <a href=\"https://x.com/KCChiefs_Matt/status/2081052226798129656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nAfter the first day of practice, rookie defensive lineman Peter Woods, the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft, stood at the podium and <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/1pciZk18rK8?si=cRMS9UN8xiEMngD7\">answered questions from reporters</a>. He was excited for camp to get rolling, and talked about how he felt physically.\n\n“I’m really comfortable,” Woods said. “My weight is like 308 – 313 [pounds]; I want to try to play around 308, so I’m there; I’m ready to go.”\n\n“Camp sweat will get some more off of me,” Woods acknowledged. “So I just have to balance that, make sure I’m eating my meals, stuff like that, so I’m really excited about that and being able to find where my niche is in playing weight.”\n\nWhen asked about what he can do at that size, an increase in weight from his final year at Clemson, where he questionably played at a sub-300 weight, Woods listed off some enticing keywords.\n\n“Speed. Quickness. Acceleration. Mismatch. So I’m really excited.”\n\n\nPeter Woods: \"Just making sure I\'m detailed on my end.\" On transition from College to Pro .. says he feels like a \"kid in a candy store\" being here with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/SSJdU9mSRN\">pic.twitter.com/SSJdU9mSRN</a>— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href=\"https://x.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/2081050806695121204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nWoods had great energy at the podium on Saturday, glowing with anticipation for the rest of the practices in St. Joe. 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Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that the team has offered Gonzalez a deal that would set records for both NFL cornerbacks and members of the Patriots organization. \"We love Christian Gonzalez. We love him as a player, as a person, and that\'s why we\'ve made an offer to him to make him <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49447151/kraft-patriots-gonzalez-offer-highest-paid-cb-ever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the highest-paid player</a> to ever play that position in the NFL,\" Kraft said, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. \"And coincidentally, it is the highest contract in Patriots franchise history. So we\'re glad we drafted him, he\'s developed here, and we hope he\'ll be with us for a long time.\"Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie set the bar at the position when he signed a four-year, $124 million deal this offseason. 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After sitting out for the 2025 season, Plummer joined the Orlando Storm of the United Football League in 2026, throwing 2,188 yards with 17 touchdowns, one interception, and a 104.2 passer rating. His passing yards and rating were both league highs, while his passing touchdowns were the second most in the league. \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers had a workout with Plummer earlier this week. \n\nPlummer, no relation to former Pro Bowl quarterback Jake Plummer, started his college career at Purdue for four years before transferring to California. He transferred again a year later, finishing his last season at Louisville. He led Louisville to the 2023 ACC Championship game, losing to Florida State, and the Holiday Bowl, losing to USC.\n\nIf Plummer impresses in his workout, he could find himself in competition with Ewers, Miller, and Gronowski for a backup role behind presumed starter Willis. 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Guys like Anthony Richardson, JJ McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr, and to a lesser extent your Will Levis & Spencer Rattler types all could currently fall into this criteria. Are they worth keeping stashed in case they take years to develop, or should you look to cash out/cut them at the earliest opportunity? I’ve seen this dilemma become more and more prevalent over the last few years and am curious to hear some added perspective from the community. submitted by /u/headcanoncustom [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1207:\"Considering the redemption stories of players like Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith, Daniel Jones, Malik Willis (TBD), and in all likelihood Mac Jones - who were all young QBs that struggled early on in their careers but have somehow clawed their way back to NFL success and fantasy relevance, how do you determine when the right time is to cut bait or commit to a longterm hold? 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But are Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Jared Goff and Caleb Williams really better than Hurts? Prescott, in terms of what he did last year (30 TDs vs. 10 INTs, 4,552 yards passing) has an argument. The others may not.\n\nLet’s simplify things.\n\nLet’s go with who of the previous 16 named above Hurts won more.\n\nOf the 16 ranked above Hurts, only Mahomes, Stafford and Sam Darnold have won Super Bowls.\n\nHurts has a cumulative 22-13-1 record head-to-head against the previous 16 quarterbacks listed ahead of him. 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He has had his issues, holding on to the ball too long, not trusting himself to throw in tight windows, and not trusting the playcalling. \n\nWhether it is his choice to limit the times he runs on designed plays, or the coaching staff’s decision in trying to preserve him, it has not helped his overall development.\n\nWe’re counting on an even year in the decade of the 2020s, and each time Hurts has been a starter in an even year of the 2020s, the Eagles have reached the Super Bowl (losing in 2022 and winning in 2024). Much of the Eagles’ 2026 success will rely on how well Hurts plays under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion—and how well he plays, if willing, under center.\n\nHurts already has a pile of motivation to succeed this season. He will soon be up for another contract extension. The Eagles have not budged yet on that. It is a bottom line that refuses to go away: Hurts has no guaranteed salary in 2028. 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The Raiders also had some good news just ahead of camp with Jermod McCoy and Fernando Mendoza signing their contracts, so the entire team should be in attendance to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:17029:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Jackson Powers-Johnson #58 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135102/raiders-training-camp-2026-preview\">Training camp</a> is finally here as the rookies on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster reported on Thursday, and the veterans will join them this upcoming Tuesday. The Raiders also had some good news just ahead of camp with <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135057/raiders-news-jermod-mccoy-sign-cornerback\">Jermod McCoy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135079/raiders-news-fernando-mendoza-signs-rookie-contract\">Fernando Mendoza</a> signing their contracts, so the entire team should be in attendance to kick off the summer practice sessions, barring any surprises next week. On that note, let’s get to this week’s mailbag!\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135130/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag?commentID=a9fcf2fd-4303-436a-b700-0a6dff76857d\"></a>Raiderguy68Maybe its too broad a question, on the brink of training camp. Who do you forsee as possibly the biggest surprise in regards to not being on the 53-man roster to start the season? That includes trades or practice squad designations. Kinda wondering if JPJ could be a trade candidate if things don’t go well in training camp. \n\nA: Jackson Powers-Johnson has been a popular subject when it comes to this topic during the offseason, especially after the Raiders signed a new starting center (Tyler Linderbaum) and used another third-round pick on a guard (Trey Zuhn III). I definitely agree with the thought that Powers-Johnson will be a trade candidate if he doesn’t win one of the two open starting interior offensive line spots during training camp.\n\nWith Zuhn and Caleb Rogers both having more years left on their rookie contracts than JPJ does, the organization has a pair of young guards to develop outside of the 2024 second-round pick. So if he’s not starting, there’s less reason to keep him on the roster, especially since that likely means Rogers or Zuhn is already ahead of Powers-Johnson on the depth chart.\n\nThat being said, I think JPJ should win one of the starting jobs because he’s the most talented lineman in the competition. But he has to prove it, and he’s been inconsistent so far. To be clear, I’d imagine he’d get traded rather than being cut outright. The return would probably be pretty minimal, but I’d be willing to bet that some team liked him enough during the draft a couple of years ago to be up for buying low and bet on his potential.\n\nAs for other potential surprise cuts, I <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-roster/134263/las-vegas-raiders-roster-surprise-cuts-training-camp-isaiah-pola-mao\">dove into this a little more than a week ago</a> and listed five players (other than JPJ) who could be on the chopping block. Probably the biggest shocker would be Malcolm Koonce!\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135130/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag?commentID=66a7bb02-6c35-478a-ac70-9b2300b9a88a\"></a>NunchucksHey Matt…There’s going to be a position group in need due to injuries or inadequate play in camp…DT, WR, FS and LB depth come to mind…What group do you see as the biggest weakness that the Raiders need to address and who would you like the Raiders to bring in to help out?…Thank You!\n\nA: I lean toward the offensive line, and defensive tackle isn’t too far behind. The other three positions you mentioned are certainly up there, too. However, the sticking point for me is that there are a lot of young players who I’d like to see get playing time during the season to help gauge if they can be part of the long-term plan. \n\nWe already went over the o-line, and the interior d-line is full of young guys outside of Adam Butler and Benito Jones. Wide receiver has Jack Bech, Malik Benson and Dont’e Thornton, while the linebacker depth includes the Bergs, both of whom are still on their rookie contracts. Granted, the options are limited at free safety; more on that later.\n\nSo, it comes down to this: In a season where we’re expecting the Raiders to be rebuilding (i.e., long shots to be playoff contenders), would you rather see old guys on one-year contracts like Devin White, Jamal Adams and Elandon Roberts, or youngins who are trying to prove themselves and have a future with the organization? \n\nI’m going with the latter, which is why I’d rather see the Raiders stay away from adding veterans who are available at the end of July and stick with the roster as is.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135130/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag?commentID=268ec27a-e829-471d-b460-f736abbcf6ec\"></a>RaiderjoeEnglish version: I just watched your TDL film analysis of Polamao and Stukes. If we all agree that neither Polamao nor Chinn can play as a deep safety on a full-time basis, does that mean Stukes is our only option? The thing is, no matter how many of his Arizona games I watch, he spends about 95% of his snaps close to the line of scrimmage rather than playing deep. We can’t draft the best slot/apex defender in the class and then move him to deep safety when he has barely played there. I want him around the action, where he can make the biggest impact. And even if they plan to rotate post-snap or move pieces around, what happens if Stukes gets injured? I don’t see that they’ve really thought through an alternative. I still believe their plan was to strengthen the slot/apex position, which is why they brought in both a veteran like Taron Johnson and a rookie like Stukes. But I don’t see anyone on the roster who is a true answer at deep safety. \n\nA: This was the reason why Treydan Stukes wasn’t on my radar much heading into the draft; he was a nickelback in college and only took a handful of snaps at free safety. Ironically, after trading for Taron Johnson, I thought the other Arizona safety, Genesis Smith, would be more of a target for John Spytek since Smith was the Wildcats’ deep defender. However, Spytek opted for the better overall player and is taking a flier on Stukes’ versatility.\n\nIn other words, you’re 100 percent correct that the second-round pick primarily played in the box in college and is a projection at free safety. But if you want him on the field in year one, the clearest path is on the backend of the defense. Jeremy Chinn is the starting strong safety and can play big nickel, while Johnson can fill the slot corner role, and a big question mark exists at free safety.\n\nFor what it’s worth, I think Stukes has the traits to become a good deep defender in the NFL. He has good instincts, is fast (ran a <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/videos/treydan-stukes-runs-40-yard-dash-at-2026-combine\">4.33 40 at the combine</a> after tearing an ACL in 2024), shows good ball skills (f<a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/treydan-stukes-1.html\">our interceptions, six PDs</a> last year), and is willing to downhill and mix it up in the running game. \n\nOn top of that, I think his skill set might actually translate better at free safety than at nickel because I’m not a big fan of his change of direction skills and short-area quickness, both of which are necessary to cover shifty slot receivers in the league. \n\nGranted, you could be onto something where maybe the plan is to have Stukes take over at nickel in the future. Chinn’s contract expires at the end of the year, and Johnson’s deal has two more years on it, but 2027 is more like a team option since the Raiders can cut him without taking a dead cap hit, per <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/taron-johnson/7006\">Over The Cap</a>. But that would just mean free safety is a need again next spring because the cupboard is pretty bare.\n\nIf Stukes or Isaiah Pola-Mao isn’t lining up at free safety, option C right now is Tristin McCollum, who has been in the league since 2022 and has played less than 500 regular-season snaps in his career. Dalton Johnson has some experience on the backend of the defense, but Johnson profiles more like a strong safety/big nickel to take over for Chinn. So, in my opinion, Stukes is the best option at free safety.\n\nIf anyone is interested, here’s a <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH3jFhaOfgI\">link to the Tape Don’t Lie episode</a> referenced in the question. \n\nQ: Should we take Klint Kubiak and Kirk Cousins at their word; i.e., the best QB out of camp will be the one to start. Suppose that QB is Aiden O’Connell. How does that change the narrative?\n\nA: If O’Connell is the best quarterback in training camp, then that makes him a good trade asset for the Raiders. \n\nThe organization committed itself to Fernando Mendoza for at least two to three years by taking Mendoza No. 1 overall in the draft, ending any hopes that O’Connell has a future in Las Vegas if he wants to be a starter in the NFL since he’s entering a contract year. \n\nI’m sure Spytek is hoping AOC balls out in the preseason because that increases his trade value. But the situation and the narrative doesn’t change, this is Fernando Mendoza’s team moving forward and O’Connell only sticks around if he’s comfortable being a backup.\n\nQ: I’m curious about the reports that Mendoza is set to start Week 1 against Miami?\n\nA: There wasn’t much of a “report”, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/134863/raiders-fernando-mendoza-kirk-cousins-quarterback-start\">Ian Rapoport just said on NFL Network</a> that there is a chance that the No. 1 pick is a Week 1 starter, while also saying that there’s a chance he doesn’t see the field at all this season if Cousins is playing well. In other words, Rapoport is just reitierating what we’ve known for months: the plan for when Mendoza makes his first start is up in the air and dependant on how he looks in training camp and the preseason.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135130/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag?commentID=ba92b79f-6615-488a-a3eb-ef4a75affaaa\"></a>TVRaiderMatt you’ve been posting a ton of all the U Indiana 2025 games. For all the successful passes you have shown, how would you handicap their success? More of the play design or Mendoza’s execution? What’s the share of each?\n\nA: It’s definitety a share because Curt Cignetti has a good scheme and has won every where he’s been, including a successful 11-2 season at Indiana the year before Mendoza got there. But rather than give you an arbitrary number for the share of each, let’s compare Mendoza to the Hoosiers’ quarterback during Cignetti’s first season in Bloomington: Kurtis Rourke.\n\nRourke was entering his sixth college season in 2025 after spending five years at Ohio, and was the Bobcats’ starting quarterback for three seasons. He had a good year at Indiana, <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/kurtis-rourke-1.html\">completing 69.4 percent of his passes for 3,042 yards and 29 touchdowns</a> with five interceptions in 12 games, earning a second-team All Big Ten bid and finishing nineth in the Heisman voting before being a seventh-round pick in San Francisco.\n\nMeanwhile, Mendoza was at Cal for three years and had two season as the starter before becoming a Hoosier. He played in four more games than Rourke, but posted a higher completion percentage (<a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/fernando-mendoza-1.html\">72.0 %</a>) and threw just one more interception while leading the country with 41 touchdown passes (about 2.6 per game versus about 2.4 for Rourke). Granted, Rourke did throw for about 35 more yards per game.\n\nIn other words, Cignetti’s scheme does help quarterbacks be successful and Indiana was a good team with an NFL-caliber quarterback before the No. 1 pick got there. However, it took a special talent to elevate them into National Champions, and two quarterbacks who played in the same scheme were viewed very differently by the league. \n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135130/las-vegas-raiders-training-camp-mailbag?commentID=fb20cb80-443d-4684-bc61-610ea35c4f91\"></a>TraiderNWhere would you rate this offseason in terms of optimism compared to the last 15 years? I’d have it third behind 2017 and 2021. I’m not expecting playoffs like I was those years but this is probably the most excited I’ve been to see what the team looks like other than those 2 years. \n\nA: It’s tough to say because while I’m optimistic about this offseason, I’m also not expecting immediate results in terms of wins and losses this season. My optimism is centered around the furture and having a young core that grows together, similar to the 2014 squad with rookies Derek Carr and Khalil Mack. I didn’t expect much going into that season, but once Carr, Mack and the rest of that team starting showing promise and were competitive in 2015, I had high hopes heading into 2016. \n\nGranted, the most optimistic I’ve been about a Raiders team at this time of year was 2017, and that was one of the most disapointing seasons of my fandom, LOL! I thought that team was going to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender that year.\n\nSo, I’m optimistic that the Raiders are finally on the right path to rebuild, and feel like they’re on a path to be a perenial contender for the first time in about a decade. Hopefully, this unit can avoid a 2017-level setback, though.\n\nQ: Now that the World Cup is over, how has it affected matters for the upcoming NFL season in the US and globally? I.e., the Raiders playing internationally?\n\nA: It’s not going to impact much for this season since the timelines are too close. But honestly, I think the biggest change stemming from the World Cup is the push for grass fields across the entire NFL. \n\nThere’s been a push for that from the players for a few years, and now they have more ammunition since NFL stadiums that typically have turf were rolling out the grass for the World Cup. That discussion seems to have gained steam over the last couple of months. \n\nAs fas as the global impact and the Raiders playing internationally, the league has already been pushing for more opportunities to grow the game across the world. The 2026 season is set to have the most international games in NFL history with nine contests in seven different countries, and it’s not just the Jaguars anymore. \n\nThey’re sending several iconic franchises that already have big fanbases like the 49ers, Steelers, Cowboys, Ravens, Patriots and Eagles. Meanwhile, the Raiders haven’t played outside of the US since 2019, so I’m expecting them to be in the mix in the next year or two. But, to answer the question, I don’t think the World Cup impacts that at all.\n\n\n\nThat’ll do it for this week’s mailbag. Thank you all for submitting questions and, as your weekly reminder, if you’d like to have your questions answered in a future column, tweet them at me, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/MHolder95\">@MHolder95</a>, email them to <a href=\"mailto:SBPQuestions1@gmail.com\">SBPQuestions1@gmail.com</a> or look for our weekly call for questions on the site. The latter will continue to publish on Thursdays.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784998860;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:27:\"Las Vegas Raiders Preseason\";i:1;s:24:\"Las Vegas Raiders Roster\";i:2;s:31:\"Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13368;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jermod McCoy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2123;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"73d6a9dd35320e4aab1bfab9886f8d10\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Jordyn Brooks is at the center of the Dolphins\' cultural change\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jordyn-brooks-is-at-the-center-of-the-dolphins-cultural-change\";s:11:\"description\";s:71:\"The Dolphins have torn apart their roster in an effort to build a team.\";s:7:\"content\";s:7883:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_falconsqbsit_260717\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"352152\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_falconsqbsit_260717\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_falconsqbsit_260717\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Atlanta Falcons\",\"title\": \"Who will start at QB for the Falcons Week 1?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/atlanta-falcons-quarterback-battle-intriguing-ahead-of-training-camp\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-17T15:45:05Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Dolphins have torn apart their roster in an effort to build a team. One important holdover could be the key to changing the culture.Linebacker Jordyn Brooks.He\'s the player who had no qualms about calling the team \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dolphins-lb-jordyn-brooks-we-were-soft-on-thursday-night-the-elements-played-a-role\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soft</a>\" after a 2024 Thanksgiving night embarrassment at Lambeau Field. He was even more candid about the past, present, and future in a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.golongtd.com/p/jordyn-brooks-is-the-captain-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent conversation</a> with Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com.“If the team is playing soft, we’re playing soft,” Brooks told Dunne. “We’re not playing the way that we should be playing. Let’s call it what it is. We’re getting killed out here in the cold. We’re fitting right into the narrative. As a leader, that’s what you’re supposed to do.”The issue with the Dolphins of recent years was a lack of true leadership from their supposed leaders.“I don’t think you can be a leader because somebody says you are one,” Brooks told Dunne. “It’s a natural instinct — and people go about it in different ways — but it’s a natural instinct to get something done: No, we’ve got to get it done. . . .“It came to a point where I realized, ‘OK, some of these guys aren’t serious about this, and we are suffering behind it. I can’t just sit here and just let it go by. Showing up late to meetings. Not buying into what we’re trying to do. We play football. If enough guys are not all the way locked in, we’re going to suffer. Basketball team, 15 guys, it’s a lot easier to get everybody to buy in. Whoever isn’t bought in is going to stick out like a sore thumb. But it’s easier to hide when it’s 50, 60 guys.”The team\'s struggles in the cold weren\'t the disease. They were the symptom. Miami\'s Super Bowl-winning teams of 50-plus years ago won wherever, whenever. In whatever conditions they faced.During our offseason interviews with new coach Jeff Hafley and new G.M. Jon-Eric Sullivan, that message was unmistakable. It\'s not about finding players who can play in the cold. It\'s about finding players who can play under all types of weather. Under any type of circumstances. That\'s the culture they\'re trying to instill. And Brooks was, by all appearances, the outlier in recent years. Now, he could be the lightning rod.“My true value is to be a leader of men,” Brooks said. “We’ve got a bunch of rookies. I’ve got a lot of knowledge that I can give them through my own experience that can help them be more successful. That’s my true value. . . . I went through all those lows for these moments.”The Dolphins will be relying heavily on young, cheap players in 2026 (and 2027), thanks to the massive financial consequences of the disastrous <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tua-tagovailoa-the-market-is-the-market-thats-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">market-is-the-market</a> contract given to former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. (The Dolphins will pay him more than $50 million this year to play for the Falcons.)Brooks believes the culture change can change everything.“I know a lot of people look at it like, ‘Man, I’m not trying to be part of no rebuild,\'\" Brooks said. \"But look at it the right way. Nobody said a rebuild has to be three years. It can be three months. They drafted a lot of great dudes that are going to be stars in the league. . . . Who knows man? The Miami Dolphins might surprise a lot of people this year.”It\'s not just idle talk. Brooks can feel the difference.“A lot of people on the outside are going to look at our team and be like, ‘Yeah, 0-17,’” Brooks said. “But me? When you’re in it, it’s different. You never have that mindset. I understand why people would say the things they say. ‘How many stars do they have? Proven guys?’ We ain’t got a lot of them. But we tried that and it didn’t work. To me, this is exactly what we need. Whatever the vision is, I’m all-in. The best teams win. Not the best players.”He\'s right. Great teams perform in a way that allows specific players to be perceived as great. With 10 teammates on the field, it\'s very hard for one player to stand out, if the other 10 aren\'t fully committed.Commitment was the issue in the past. Dunne\'s article includes comments from unnamed former Dolphins players who painted a troubling picture about the attitude of some of the team\'s captains. The status apparently was based on past production, not true leadership.“Nobody respected the guys with the Cs on their chest, because they didn’t give a fuck,\" an unnamed player told Dunne. \"They made some crazy plays. Jalen [Ramsey] is one of the most talented, gifted athletes I’ve ever seen. Obviously, Tyreek [Hill] is. But other young players follow them. And watch them. And see how they do things.”If players see enough of certain things, they\'ll get to the point where they\'ve seen enough.“We didn’t fight for each other on the field,” a former Dolphins player told Dunne. “We just didn’t give a fuck. Offense didn’t care about the defense. Defense didn’t care about the offense. That’s how it went. I stopped giving a fuck.”Dunne\'s article places plenty of blame on former coach Mike McDaniel. An offensive starter said McDaniel “was just too much of a bro” and lost control of the locker room.McDaniel tried to get things under control after G.M. Chris Grier was fired and McDaniel was given a chance to save his whistle. He benched Tagovailoa after a Monday night loss in Pittsburgh.By then, it was too late. The Dolphins needed a full reset. The most encouraging sign moving forward is the presence of a G.M. and head coach who are fully aligned. That limits the possibility of dysfunction settling in once adversity arrives.And if they\'ve made the right decisions as to the players they\'ve dropped, the players they\'ve kept, and the players they\'ve added, the perpetually underachieving collection of stars could be replaced by a group of unknown players who will become stars if the collection of them performs like a team.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784998089;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6949;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jordyn Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2124;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a2addf31630784c8fac766aa2579b946\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Washington Commanders Camp Battles: Luke McCaffrey vs. Jaylin Lane\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/424999/training-camp-battles-luke-mccaffrey-jaylin-lane-receiver\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"Editor’s note: We’ll be running down some key roster battles in the the leadup to Washington Commanders training camp later this month. John Portis has taken the lead on this series that will look at rookies, veterans, and free agents who are fighting for playing time in July, but Christian Paolantonio hops in for this look […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5443:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nEditor’s note: We’ll be running down some key roster battles in the the leadup to Washington Commanders training camp later this month. John Portis has taken the lead on this series that will look at rookies, veterans, and free agents who are fighting for playing time in July, but Christian Paolantonio hops in for this look at young receivers vying for increased roles.\n\nThe wide receiver position has been a consistent discussion point surrounding the Washington Commanders heading into the 2026 season. Whether it’s Brandon Aiyuk or Stefon Diggs, media and fans alike continue to debate whether the team should add another threat for Jayden Daniels and the offense.\n\nNo matter which direction the team decides to go, the previously added depth poses a threat to recent draft picks like <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4426948/luke-mccaffrey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke McCaffrey</a> and <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LaneJa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaylin Lane</a>, who have impressed on special teams alongside slight offensive success.\n\nThe current Commanders wideouts group heading into training camp also includes Terry McLaurin, Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown, Treylon Burks, Van Jefferson, Jacoby Jones, Nick Nash, Jaden Bradley, and Chris Hilton Jr. Outside McLaurin, Williams, Brown, and Burks, it begins to become murky as to who will be on the roster for Week 1. <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2067657052055343279?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Van Jefferson reportedly impressed</a> during OTAs and minicamp, but training camp and the preseason will be the true test for most of these fringe guys.\n\nWhile both McCaffrey and Lane should make the team unless one falls completely flat, playing time could be impacted by how this battle goes. \n\nWhen comparing McCaffrey and Lane, their on-field production is similar thus far in their young careers. In McCaffrey’s first two seasons, he played in 26 games with 29 receptions on 39 targets, totaling 371 receiving yards and three touchdowns. McCaffrey’s 2025 season was unfortunately cut short after he <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1985346482375938402?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suffered a broken collarbone against Seattle</a> in Week 9.\n\nMcCaffrey’s special teams impact was also felt in 2025 on kickoffs, as he finished with the third-highest kickoff (<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCaLu00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">29.6 yards</a>) return average in the NFL.\n\nLane’s rookie campaign included 16 catches on 32 targets, finishing with 225 receiving yards in 15 games played. Lane’s impact was certainly felt more so on the punt-return team, as he finished 5th in the NFL in yards per return (13.7) along with two return touchdowns (tied for league-lead).\n\nThe underlying question remains: Does Washington have the roster space for two receivers who are also special teams returners? \n\nWith Lane entering his second season and a full NFL offseason under his belt, we should expect a more comfortable and savvy version of the former Hokie this upcoming year on offense. \n\nMcCaffrey will enter training camp with heavier expectations than previous years due to the sheer openness of the wide receivers position on Washington’s current roster. The entire landscape of the offense could change with the addition of Diggs or Aiyuk or another veteran, but McCaffrey and Lane now have an opportunity to earn legitimate snaps for new coordinator David Blough’s unit.\n\nBoth young wideouts are entering a critical summer, especially with an entirely new offense to grasp. That’s paired with new competition across the board with vets like Brown, Jefferson and UDFAs like Jaden Bradley and Chris Hilton Jr. carrying a chip on their shoulder.\n\nKeep an eye and ear out for camp reports/updates involving McCaffrey and Lane as preseason rolls along and Week 1 at Philadelphia approaches.\n\n\nJayden connects on a deep ball to Luke McCaffrey! 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The Cowboys re-signed the running back in free agency after he had a very good 2025 season. Williams rushed for 1,201 yards last year.\n\nWe wanted to know how he would do this year compared to last year. Would he avoid injury again? Could he match or surpass his yards total from last season? Would some of the other running backs eat into his carries?\n\nThe top response from BTB was that Williams wouldn’t quite match last year statistically, but he would come close. 33% said he would have between 1,100 and 1,199 yards. just under last year’s total. 25% had him at 1,200 – 1,299 yards, while 24% pegged between 1,000 and 1,099 yards as the anwer.\n\nIn general, it seems Cowboys fans have faith in Williams to basically run it back in 2026, maybe with the help of a real RB2 this year.\n\nBonus question: How many yards will the RB2 have in 2025, and who will that be? 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How will second-year cornerback Maxwell Hairston develop following an injury-plagued rookie season?\n\nToday’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks attempts to answer some of those questions and leads off by previewing the state of Buffalo’s cornerbacks and safeties heading into the 2026 season.\n\nCheck out the assessments and then be sure to leave your thoughts on how much talent is in Buffalo’s secondary in the comments section.\n\nThe state of Buffalo’s defensive backs\n\nChristian Benford has proven himself to be one of the league’s best lockdown cover cornerbacks, while Cole Bishop enjoyed a breakthrough 2025 campaign and is expected to take another big step forward as a dynamic playmaker at the back of the defense.\n\nBut beyond those two, there are plenty of questions in Buffalo’s secondary, a unit that saw plenty of turnover this offseason with the departure of nickel corner Taron Johnson, cornerback Tre’Davious White and safety Jordan Poyer.\n\nIn their place, the Bills signed nickel corner Dee Alford and safeties C.J. 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(Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIf the Los Angeles Rams added Deebo Samuel that would be wild given the fact that there has never been much love between the Rams and Samuel. There was the time when he and Aaron Donald had some beef (Donald basically said he didn’t know who Samuel was), and Samuel has somewhat terrorized the Rams for parts of his career with the San Francisco 49ers. \n\nIs it likely that Samuel joins the Rams? I don’t think so, but you never know. If it did happen, it would certainly be interesting. \n\nIt’s Saturday. Thank you for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great weekend!\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rams-best-landing-spot-free-142439641.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEWT-OGxzB9sQYot7DlW3Gm4DNwjRNs375efhlC4cw5tP8Kr42Ar9vswsZH8VYoIhZd2etHh6vuBohWaBzc43kszK7IGEj5ok2GP5dbvriBiZsFtWNbzds0Jqq268yj_kJoPmuJ9q4j5yFxTuS3E2AZJIeTUOOLD4y2afKLyBhkL\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rams-best-landing-spot-free-142439641.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEWT-OGxzB9sQYot7DlW3Gm4DNwjRNs375efhlC4cw5tP8Kr42Ar9vswsZH8VYoIhZd2etHh6vuBohWaBzc43kszK7IGEj5ok2GP5dbvriBiZsFtWNbzds0Jqq268yj_kJoPmuJ9q4j5yFxTuS3E2AZJIeTUOOLD4y2afKLyBhkL\">Rams are ‘best landing spot’ for free agent ex-Commanders, 49ers All-Pro WR</a> (sports.yahoo)\n\n“<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7466856/2026/07/24/nfl-free-agent-wide-receivers-wrs-allen-diggs/\">The Athletic’s Daniel Popper</a> named the Rams the “best landing spot” for free-agent wide receiver <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/31868/\">Deebo Samuel</a>. The former <a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/san-francisco-49ers\">San Francisco 49ers</a> and <a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/washington-commanders\">Washington Commanders</a> WR would be a great addition as a WR3 in <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/la-rams/\">Los Angeles</a> for a few reasons.\n\nRams named as Deebo Samuel’s ‘best landing spot’ in free agency\n\n“Deebo Samuel. Best landing spot: <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/la-rams/\">Los Angeles Rams</a>,” Popper writes. “… Sean McVay feels like the perfect coach to get the most of Samuel at this stage. …He would not have to shoulder a huge load as a true receiver. Instead, Samuel would fill a role that leans into his strengths as a dangerous ball carrier.”\n\n<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/aaron-donalds-rams-return-lead-logically-another-question\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ramblinfan.com/aaron-donalds-rams-return-lead-logically-another-question\">Aaron Donald’s Rams return would lead logically to another question</a> (ramblinfan)\n\n“While Aaron Donald is still undecided on unretirement, there remains a strong sentiment that he will rejoin the Los Angeles Rams at some point this season, whether that happens by Week 1 or just in time for a late-year Super Bowl push. \n\nThe second-biggest question, subordinate only to whether he will indeed return, is what kind of role he would play. In 2023, Donald’s final season, he logged 867 defensive snaps in 16 games. He was on the field 81 percent of the time. He never played fewer than 600 snaps in a season. In his last seven seasons, he never saw fewer than the above 81 percent of available snaps.“\n\n<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/new-rams-uniforms-dont-move-needle-team-wardrobe-rankings\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ramblinfan.com/new-rams-uniforms-dont-move-needle-team-wardrobe-rankings\">New Rams uniforms don’t move the needle in team wardrobe rankings</a> (ramblinfan)\n\n“Perhaps inevitably, the uniforms themselves deliver considerably<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/rams-fans-finally-glimpse-steve-avila-biting-his-tongue-month\"> less than the hype</a>. That said, the blinding banana-peel yellow of the Classic Sol edition is already growing, begrudgingly, on at least this Rams fan.\n\nRanking the Rams’ five uniforms for 2026\n\nIt’s not the fault of the new patterns if they fall short: matching up to the pre-existing laundry in the Rams’ suave closet is a tall task. \n\nHere, however, is how one subjective set of rankings shakes out: \n\n1. Royal Blue. When it comes to classic modern-day Rams, it’s hard to top the standard home wear. A proud representation of the Blue and Yellow faithful, with bonus points for the warm and fuzzy feeling associated with watching and/or attending Horns games at home.“\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784992834;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2129;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bd6d927618af05707ea8873f33e2efd9\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Eagles News: DeVonta Smith will help you win your fantasy league\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177933/eagles-news-devonta-smith-will-help-you-win-your-fantasy-league\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Fantasy Football 2026: 5 league winners for drafts – PFFWR DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles (ADP: 4.02). Smith has been a dependable fantasy starter during his time in the NFL, averaging at least 3.5 receptions and 50 receiving yards per game throughout his career. He’s ranked […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:20055:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Devonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/fantasy-football-2026-5-league-winners-for-drafts\">Fantasy Football 2026: 5 league winners for drafts – PFF</a> WR DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles (ADP: 4.02). Smith has been a dependable fantasy starter during his time in the NFL, averaging at least 3.5 receptions and 50 receiving yards per game throughout his career. He’s ranked among the top 30 wide receivers in fantasy points per game in each of the last four seasons despite being the second option in the Eagles’ offense behind A.J. Brown. Smith has consistently graded between a 78.0 and 84.0 each season, putting him in the range of a great, but not elite, receiver. That’s culminated in an 89.4 career overall PFF grade, slotting 20th among wide receivers over the last five seasons. Because career grades reward sustained performance over larger samples, his sits above any single season’s mark. That is particularly impressive considering Smith’s career 20.5% target rate, tied for third-lowest among those 20 receivers. Smith has played more in the slot over the last two years than in his first three, but has improved most out wide. He posted an 89.9 PFF receiving grade out wide in 2025 with a 25.3% target rate. Smith also achieved 2.95 yards per route run when lined up out wide last season, tied for third-best behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua. Meanwhile, Smith’s grades in the slot have deteriorated over time. The Eagles traded away Brown and lost Jahan Dotson in free agency while adding Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown and Dontayvion Wicks. Lemon will primarily be a slot receiver, while both Brown and Wicks have played inside at times in their careers. We should see a significant shift toward Smith playing out wide rather than in the slot. The departure of Brown should help Smith’s target rate.\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/23/2026-dynasty-riser-faller-and-longshot-predictions-philadelphia-eagles/\">2026 Dynasty Riser, Faller and Longshot Predictions: Philadelphia Eagles – Dynasty League Football</a> RISER: DeVonta Smith […] A.J. Brown has seen more targets, receptions and yards in every season for the Eagles since 2022 than Smith. While Smith is a fantastic receiver, Brown is more of the typical WR1 archetype as a bigger-bodied alpha. What’s notable is that in games without Brown, per Fantasy Points, Smith has been the WR8 in yards per route run, WR6 in targets per route run and WR4 in expected fantasy points per route run since 2022. With Brown leaving the team, Smith has a chance to leap into an alpha role – both for fantasy and on the field.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177911/lebron-james-joins-michael-jordan-in-philadelphia\">LeBron James joins Michael Jordan in Philadelphia – BGN</a> What was first just a dream has become a frightening reality for those who may oppose the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia now has both Michael Jordan AND LeBron James. Wow!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analysis/96783/lebron-james-jaylen-brown-mike-gansey-orchestrated-greatest-offseason-philadelphia-76ers-sixers-nba-history\">Mike Gansey has orchestrated the greatest offseason in Philadelphia 76ers history – Liberty Ballers</a> That transformation set the stage for the final stroke in Mike Gansey’s offseason masterpiece: the signing of LeBron James. The greatest NBA player of his generation is going to suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, I’m not going to suggest Gansey is personally responsible for James coming. More than anyone else in the league, LeBron has his own personal agency over how things will unfold in his career. The Klutch connection with Tyrese Maxey played a large part, I’m sure. But you can’t deny Gansey and LeBron being friendly from their Mr. Ohio Basketball days playing some sort of role. And everything else Gansey did with this roster allowed LeBron to view himself as a final missing piece in potentially bringing a championship to Philadelphia. If he was going to set aside personal history with his childhood home in Cleveland or somewhere where he spent a lot of years in Miami, it had to be for basketball reasons. This roster allowed Gansey and Bob Myers and whoever else to make the “basketball reasons” case to LeBron. The Sixers team that get swept by the Knicks in May isn’t snagging King James.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1122789/lebron-james-signs-with-philadelphia-76ers-on-stunning-2-year-deal\">LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers on stunning 2-year deal – SB Nation</a> LeBron James is trying to win the NBA’s GOAT argument on longevity, and he’s somehow still going strong on the brink of his 42nd birthday. James isn’t the best player in the NBA anymore, but he proved last season with the Los Angeles Lakers that he can still carry a team for long stretches and look like an All-NBA player in his best moments. James hit free agency for the fourth time in his career this summer, and now he has announced his next chapter after eight years in LA. James announced he’s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season, in a move first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. This will be the 24th season of his career, and he’s spending it with a team no one could have seen coming a few weeks ago.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/lebron-james-philadelphia-reaction-saquon-barkley\">Saquon Barkley, NFL players react to LeBron James joining Philadelphia: ‘Welcome to the city!’ – NFL.com</a> LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers shook up the sports world on Friday, inspiring reactions from the NBA legend’s fellow athletes, including in the NFL. Eagles teammates Saquon Barkley and Lane Johnson were especially excited to welcome James to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. “Welcome to the city!” Barkley posted on X, tagging James. “Let me know when you tryna tee it up.” Barkley’s invitation comes two weeks after the star running back told reporters his pitch to bring James to the City of Brotherly Love. “I think it is one of the greatest sports towns in the world,” Barkley said at the time. “If you want to go out with a bang, I feel like a great spot would be in Philly, and bringing a championship to Philadelphia, you’d be remembered forever.” It appears James picked up what Barkley was putting down.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/hurts-good-and-bad/\">Hurts – Good and Bad – Iggles Blitz</a> One of his bad habits is bailing to the right and throwing the ball way out of bounds. That is fine on occasion, but Hurts does it too much. We know he can make plays outside the pocket. He’s got some big time highlight moments. There is a need for more consistency. This is an important season for Hurts. He’s won a Super Bowl for the Eagles, but Howie Roseman can’t entirely focus on the past. He’s got to think about the future and how Hurts fits in that. If Jalen can adapt to the new scheme and coaches, he could sign an extension in the future and stay QB for the foreseeable future. It will be interesting to see how this year plays out.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-backup-qb-battle-2026-training-camp/742327/\">Taking a closer look at Eagles’ backup QB battle in 2026 training camp – NBCSP</a> That becomes the next big question. Would the Eagles really keep four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster? Roster spots are precious, so that’s not an ideal way to build. But the Eagles value the position and have said publicly they would keep four. Perhaps a team comes calling with an offer for McKee or Dalton. That seems possible and with a surplus at the position, the Eagles could decide to be opportunistic this summer. Until then, this is looking like a competition. But there’s a chance the battle is decided when Howie Roseman makes a trade.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-training-facility-renovations-funding-project-20260725.html\">Eagles to receive $4 million in state funding to assist with Jefferson Health Training Complex expansion – Inquirer</a> The Eagles listed their planned renovations in the application, which included the expansion of the locker room and the training room, the construction of a cafeteria addition to include a rooftop area, the expansion and renovation of the seating area in the existing cafeteria, the renovation of the kitchen, the expansion and renovation of the staff locker rooms and coaches locker rooms, and the expansion and development of the main lobby and coaches’ entrance. The grant, the Eagles wrote, would be used to “offset hard construction costs associated with the renovations to the amenities” they listed in the application, resulting in a “more efficient workplace and training facility.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/riq-woolen-the-sky-is-the-limit\">Riq Woolen: ‘The sky is the limit’ – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> Riq Woolen loved watching football movies growing up. “Any Given Sunday,” “The Comebacks,” “Varsity Blues,” “Friday Night Lights,” you name it – Woolen has watched it. So, it was no surprise that one of Woolen’s first actions upon arriving in Philadelphia was to ask where Mark Wahlberg’s character from “Invincible” was. “I just like the story of him just being a guy, being able to get off the street and come and play football with everybody else,” Woolen said after a June minicamp practice. “There’s a lot of guys out there on the street that wish they could have the chance just like us, and we get these chances every day.” Woolen is not an average person off the street; in fact, he’s not even an average cornerback in the NFL. The Pro Bowl defender stands at a whopping 6-foot-4 with a wingspan measuring just under six feet, seven inches. How rare is that for a cornerback? In 2025, only one other cornerback (Nahshon Wright of the Bears) was listed as 6-foot-4 alongside Woolen.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7466300/2026/07/24/best-mental-advice-pro-athletes/\">We asked 13 athletes for the best mental advice they’ve ever received – The Athletic</a> Jason Kelce: Embrace losing. Kelce played 13 seasons in the NFL, all with the Philadelphia Eagles, and was a six-time All-Pro. Kelce: As much as that sucks, you don’t like losing — the goal is to go out and win — but you learn a lot in those losses and in those training days. It’s a feedback loop of how to improve. I think sometimes people get so down on themselves because in the moment they had a poor performance. In reality, yeah, that was a bad game, you didn’t do what you were supposed to do, and that sucks. But it’s also an opportunity to now do better the next time.\n\n<a href=\"https://nebraska.tv/sports/national/pro-bowler-cam-jurgens-returns-home-to-host-free-youth-football-camp-in-beatrice\">Pro Bowler Cam Jurgens returns home to host free youth football camp in Beatrice – Nebraska.TV</a> Long before he became a Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowl center with the Philadelphia Eagles, Cam Jurgens was a kid growing up in Beatrice dreaming of one day playing football at the highest level. This week, Jurgens returned to where that journey began, hosting a free youth football camp for hundreds of children in his hometown.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-training-camp/60116/panthers-training-camp-roundup-nic-scourton-is-out-for-the-season\">Panthers Training Camp Roundup: Nic Scourton is out for the season – Cat Scratch Reader</a> Nic Scourton is out for the season. One day into training camp, and the Panthers have lost their first casualty for the season, and it was their promising young 2025 2nd round pick, EDGE Nic Scourton. Scourton appeared primed to have a big role on this front seven opposite Jaelen Phillips, but we’re going to have to wait til 2027 as Scourton went down with what appeared to be a severe knee injury early in the day. Speculation was it was very serious due to how he and the players around him reacted, and sure enough, its a torn ACL. Horrible news for the Panthers, sending best wishes to Nic on a speedy and healthy recovery. [BLG Note: The Eagles host the Panthers in Week 6.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/six-nfl-win-total-over-unders-i-like-2026-bears-cowboys-commanders-patriots/\">Six NFL win total over-unders I like – PhillyVoice</a> The Cowboys are what I would call a good fantasy football team, in that they have some good players at the skill positions in QB Dak Prescott, WR CeeDee Lamb, and WR George Pickens. But, man, the rest of that roster has major issues. As we detailed in their dumpster fire post this year, they have no pass rush whatsoever, the corners got absolutely destroyed last season, and they whiffed on all their free agent targets at linebacker. And then on offense, although they have their share of guys who can make plays, they have one of the worst pairs of offensive tackles in the NFL. It’s a high-profile team with some high-profile players, but no real backbone. I don’t see a double-digit win season here.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/will-grier-to-join-cowboys-coaching-staff-as-offensive-assistant\">Will Grier to join Cowboys coaching staff as offensive assistant – Dallas Cowboys</a> Grier, a collegiate standout at West Virginia, has also spent time with the Bengals, Patriots, Chargers and Eagles – along with the Panthers and Cowboys.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210598/win-now-pressure-dak-prescott-roster\">Here’s why the Cowboys need to win now – Blogging The Boys</a> The folks at ESPN put together a ranking of NFL teams by under-25 talent. With all due respect to the list, the age of 25 is an arbitrary point and that should be said. If the same exercise was done for under-26 talent then things significantly change based off of just a single year. You get the point. We can still have takeaways from this type of thing, though. The idea here is that these are teams in the NFL who are on the rise as their young groups gather experience and time in the league. The New England Patriots came in at the top spot for some context. The Dallas Cowboys are nowhere near the top, though. In fact they are much closer to the bottom. Dallas ranked 24th for under-25 talent with not much to show for their name in this particular capacity.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tony-romos-owi-arrest-came-after-he-participated-in-a-golf-tournament\">Tony Romo’s OWI arrest came after he participated in a golf tournament – PFT</a> More details are emerging regarding the arrest of former Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst Tony Romo on suspicion of Operating While Intoxicated. Other important details have not. From Fox 6 News, apparently the first to obtain the arrest detention report, Romo was in Wisconsin for a golf tournament. He had participated in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship in West Bend, which concluded on Thursday. Romo finished tied in a four-way tie for 73rd. The arrest reportedly happened on I-43 in Milwaukee, some 40 miles away. Romo is a native of Burlington, Wisconsin.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/426019/27-yr-old-odafe-oweh-poised-career-best-season-washington-commanders-2026\">27-yr-old Odafe Oweh poised for career-best season in Washington in 2026 – Hogs Haven</a> In fact, 70% of respondents said that they are either generally confident or absolutely confident — a strong indication of support for a player who peaked with 10 sacks in 2024, but who went sack-less in his first 5 games of the 2025 season before being traded from the Ravens to the Chargers. That change of scenery seemed to do Oweh a lot of good. He tallied 7.5 sacks in 12 games in his powder-blue jersey — that pace put him on track for 10.5 sacks in 17 games. What are the expectations, then, for a player who is being paid $24m per season as a pass rusher?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-depth-chart/165680/depth-chart-entering-training-camp-what-the-roster-looks-like\">NY Giants depth chart entering training camp: What the roster looks like – Big Blue View</a> If Malik Nabers is ready Week 1 I think Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin, and Malachi Fields are roster locks. The last spot or two is anyone’s guess. Odell Beckham probably wins a spot if he makes it through camp healthy. […] Will the Giants choose to move on from Jon Runyan? Could Bryan Hudson win the backup center job?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49445904/former-nfl-guard-jordan-devey-38-died-suicide-family-says\">Former NFL guard Jordan Devey, 38, died by suicide, family says – ESPN</a> Former NFL guard Jordan Devey died Tuesday at the age of 38, with family saying the Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots died by suicide. Devey appeared in 44 career games (21 starts) for five teams over seven seasons. He played in seven regular-season games for the Patriots when they won the Super Bowl in the 2014 season and 15 games with nine starts for the San Francisco 49ers the following year. He retired in 2021 after playing one game for the Buffalo Bills in 2020\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784992805;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7525;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"DeVonta Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10873;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Nolan Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2130;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2bffbfbf1d49578b3b724cf770b72ae6\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Gabe Jacas finally signs rookie contract with Patriots, per report\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131665/gabe-jacas-signs-rookie-contract\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"The wait is finally over: Gabe Jacas has signed his rookie contract with the New England Patriots According to a report by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Patriots and the second-round draft choice have reached an agreement on a four-year, $8.6million contract. Jacas was one of two players selected in this year’s draft who were […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2331:\"\n\n\n \n CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 13: Illinois Football OLB Gabe Jacas (17) during a college football game between the Western Michigan Broncos and Illinois Fighting Illini on September 13, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe wait is finally over: Gabe Jacas has signed his rookie contract with the New England Patriots\n\nAccording to a <a href=\"https://x.com/schultz_report/status/2081026708539314192?s=46&t=qP7mC8IbCPUtgT8MiHbUsg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report</a> by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Patriots and the second-round draft choice have reached an agreement on a four-year, $8.6million contract. Jacas was one of two players selected in this year’s draft who were left unsigned, the other being Rams quarterback Ty Simpson.\n\nComing off a four-year career at Illinois, Jacas was picked 55th overall by the Patriots in this year’s draft. Unlike the other eight players selected by the club, however, his signing progress dragged on throughout the offseason program and into the early stages of training camp: the 22-year-old did not report to camp earlier this week, and was absent from the first practice of the summer on Saturday.\n\nHowever, head coach <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131550/mike-vrabel-update-gabe-jacas-contract-situation\">Mike Vrabel expressed optimism</a> during a press conference on Friday.\n\n“Every contract is unique. Every contract is different. But it will get resolved, I’m positive that it will,” Vrabel said. “I’d use the word cautiously optimistic. Those conversations have been great, and excited to see where he’s at.”\n\nHow quickly Jacas will enter the mix remains to be seen, but the Patriots would benefit from getting him up to speed quickly. Fellow edge Harold Landry, after all, remains on the physically unable to perform list and therefore out of practice.\n\nThe Patriots will open their 2026 training camp with four straight days of practice, starting Saturday.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784990961;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"New England Patriots Draft\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2131;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"274309644c67b45e2da49954316b76c1\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"Lions S Kerby Joseph offers some reassurance on his health\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167612/detroit-kerby-joseph-injury-update-optimistic-training-camp-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"Detroit Lions rookies report to training camp on Saturday, and veterans will follow on Tuesday. One of the first steps for players upon their return to the Meijer Performance Center is to get a physical prior to taking the field. That means those who aren’t ready will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2691:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) practices during OTAs at Detroit Lions headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. \n\nDetroit Lions rookies report to training camp on Saturday, and veterans will follow on Tuesday. One of the first steps for players upon their return to the Meijer Performance Center is to get a physical prior to taking the field. That means those who aren’t ready will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) or Non-Football Injury (NFI) list until they are medically cleared.\n\nMany eyes will be on whether Lions safety Kerby Joseph will start camp on the PUP list due to the knee injury he’s been dealing with for nearly an entire year. But Joseph offered some vaguely optimistic words about his current health via Twitter on Saturday morning. Responding to a tweet that was wondering whether Joseph would start training camp on the PUP list, Joseph replied, “How much yall wanna bet im not on there”\n\n\nHow much yall wanna bet im not on there 👌🤔 <a href=\"https://t.co/vJsHyjvjR8\">https://t.co/vJsHyjvjR8</a>— ZEANU REAVES🥷🏿 (@ZUPE31) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZUPE31/status/2081011552266637814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nJoseph missed the last 11 games of last season with this knee injury, and the prognosis for his condition has always been murky at best. Surgery apparently has not been an option for his knee, and last season <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/151260/kerby-joseph-injury-diagnosis-recovery-time-surgery\">both Joseph and Lions coach Dan Campbell suggested this was something he is always going to have to manage</a>. \n\nEven if Joseph avoids the PUP list, it’s hard to know how Detroit will manage his injury in training camp and the preseason. In the spring, Campbell said they didn’t really know what to expect from Joseph’s knee and they’ll really only know for sure once he’s out there on the field testing it. \n\n“We’re just slowly building, continuing to strengthen there. He’s getting treatment; he’s done some of these different things in different places to try and help,” Campbell said in June. “So I feel good about that. I feel good about that we’ve done everything we can and so has he. So we won’t know. Honestly, we probably won’t know until we get into the thick of training camp.”\n\nThe Lions’ first training camp practice is currently scheduled for Wednesday. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784990700;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Injuries\";i:1;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8348;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kerby Joseph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2132;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"41988fedfd9c5a4e8890fafe4c4f0093\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Steelers ranked in bottom five of NFL in young talent\";s:4:\"link\";s:153:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172618/steelers-ranked-in-bottom-five-of-nfl-in-young-talent-troy-fautanu-zach-frazier\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to face questions about the long-term outlook of their roster, and ESPN’s latest evaluation of the league’s young talent did little to quiet those concerns. In their annual ranking of NFL teams based on players under the age of 25, the Steelers came in at No. 28 overall, dropping one spot […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4252:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers continue to face questions about the long-term outlook of their roster, and ESPN’s latest evaluation of the league’s young talent did little to quiet those concerns.\n\nIn <a href=\"https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1e369ce650ee9e6bb720a83a277e5ad411de915704e91cc71a9df23c86fbed8cJmltdHM9MTc4NDg1MTIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=30a1f519-18fa-68bc-1505-e79f1944698a&psq=espn+rankings+nfl+teams+under+25+years+old&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXNwbi5jb20vbmZsL3N0b3J5L18vaWQvNDk0MTczOTYvMjAyNi1yYW5raW5nLWFsbC0zMi1uZmwtdGVhbXMtMjUteW91bmctcGxheWVycw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1e369ce650ee9e6bb720a83a277e5ad411de915704e91cc71a9df23c86fbed8cJmltdHM9MTc4NDg1MTIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=30a1f519-18fa-68bc-1505-e79f1944698a&psq=espn+rankings+nfl+teams+under+25+years+old&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXNwbi5jb20vbmZsL3N0b3J5L18vaWQvNDk0MTczOTYvMjAyNi1yYW5raW5nLWFsbC0zMi1uZmwtdGVhbXMtMjUteW91bmctcGxheWVycw\">their annual ranking</a> of NFL teams based on players under the age of 25, the Steelers came in at No. 28 overall, dropping one spot from last year’s ranking of 27th. Even more concerning, ESPN did not identify a single “blue-chip” player on Pittsburgh’s roster among its under-25 talent.\n\nThe ranking places the Steelers near the bottom of the league in young cornerstone talent, a notable criticism for a franchise that has spent the last several seasons attempting to rebuild its roster through the draft.\n\nAccording to the graphic shared from the rankings, Pittsburgh also saw several key young players “graduate” from eligibility due to age, including offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones, as well as center Zach Frazier. Their removal from the under-25 pool leaves the Steelers with fewer established young standouts in ESPN’s evaluation.\n\nThe lack of blue-chip recognition could spark debate among Steelers fans, particularly with players such as Joey Porter Jr., Mason McCormick, and several recent draft selections expected to take major steps forward in 2026. Pittsburgh has also invested heavily in building its offensive line through the draft, hoping that group can become the foundation of the franchise for years to come.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172626/steelers-sign-qb-drew-allar-to-rookie-contract-nfl\">Steelers sign QB Drew Allar to rookie contract</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172614/former-steelers-tight-end-works-out-for-seattle-seahawks-nick-vannett-training-camp-nfl\">Former Steelers tight end works out for Seattle Seahawks</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172605/cam-heyward-bud-dupree-give-brutally-honest-thoughts-on-training-camp-in-latrobe-pittsburgh-steelers\">Cam Heyward, Bud Dupree give brutally honest thoughts on training camp in Latrobe</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172592/trust-the-board-an-offseason-review-of-the-afc-north\">Trust the Board: An offseason review of the AFC North</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172542/steelers-training-camp-offensive-position-battles-storylines-to-follow-mike-mccarthy-offensive-line-zach-frazier-troy-fautanu-michael-pittman-jr-dk-metcalf-germie-bernard-will-howard-drew-allar-kaleb-johnson-roman-wilson\">Steelers training camp: Offensive position battles, storylines to follow</a>\n\n\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784989335;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";i:1;s:30:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Commentary\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6782;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2133;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e75376f816544447648f6e4934184ee9\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"[M/Sa] Mock Draft/Draft Result Megathread\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v697w6/msa_mock_draftdraft_result_megathread/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1398:\"Welcome to the new and improved 2026 offseason Mock Draft/Draft Result Megathread. We\'ve made some changes from previous years based on your feedback to make them a little more robust. These megathreads will be posted every Monday and Saturday at 10am and are home to the following: Mock draft in this thread. Automod will start the 1.01 post for both SF and 1QB mocks. They are first come first serve. Reply to the comment above yours with the pick number, player name, and position ex: \"1.01 Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI.\" If you have league settings outside of this, feel free to start your own and add those custom settings in your 1.01 post such as \"12 team SF TEP\" but please make sure another one wasn\'t started already. Duplicates will be removed. Links to join mocks on Sleeper. Post the link for your mock, league settings, and the time(with timezones) so people have enough time to join. This is not for league recruiting, a separate Megathread will be posted for that. Draft Results. Feel free to post a text list, screenshot, or link to Sleeper results for the results of your actual(or mock) draft. Megathread Schedule: Sunday: Rate My Team Monday: Mock Draft/Draft Results Tuesday: Find-A-League Wednesday: Price Check Thursday: Find-A-League Friday(Every other week): App/Platform Sharing Saturday: Mock Draft/Draft Result submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1937:\"Welcome to the new and improved 2026 offseason Mock Draft/Draft Result Megathread. We\'ve made some changes from previous years based on your feedback to make them a little more robust. These megathreads will be posted every Monday and Saturday at 10am and are home to the following: Mock draft in this thread. Automod will start the 1.01 post for both SF and 1QB mocks. They are first come first serve. Reply to the comment above yours with the pick number, player name, and position ex: \"1.01 Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI.\" If you have league settings outside of this, feel free to start your own and add those custom settings in your 1.01 post such as \"12 team SF TEP\" but please make sure another one wasn\'t started already. Duplicates will be removed. Links to join mocks on Sleeper. Post the link for your mock, league settings, and the time(with timezones) so people have enough time to join. This is not for league recruiting, a separate Megathread will be posted for that. Draft Results. Feel free to post a text list, screenshot, or link to Sleeper results for the results of your actual(or mock) draft. Megathread Schedule: Sunday: Rate My Team Monday: Mock Draft/Draft Results Tuesday: Find-A-League Wednesday: Price Check Thursday: Find-A-League Friday(Every other week): App/Platform Sharing Saturday: Mock Draft/Draft Result submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/AutoModerator\"> /u/AutoModerator </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v697w6/msa_mock_draftdraft_result_megathread/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v697w6/msa_mock_draftdraft_result_megathread/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784988088;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2134;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ba6abeed48c871f44baad226ff6ec80c\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Commanders News: Rookies Sonny Styles, Joshua Josephs spotlighted today\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/425900/sonny-styles-joshua-josephs-antonio-williams-treylon-burks\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"The Daily Slop – 25 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 26 quotes […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:24279:\"\n\n\n \n Joshua Josephs runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 25 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-top-quotes-training-camp-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-top-quotes-training-camp-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">26 quotes to get you ready for Commanders 2026 training camp</a>\n\nAntonio Williams on where he prefers to play on the field: “I prefer everything. I feel like that’s when I’m at my best. I feel like I’m a versatile player and I can line up everywhere and run every route. So, I just like being able to go everywhere and I feel like I just have a lot of freedom to do that in this offense.”\n\nLeo Chenal on what he likes about Daronte Jones’ defense: “It really involves the linebackers. It involves playing to their skill set, so it’s really cool being able to walk through different things with coaches … They really want to have us take advantage of what we’re really good at. We kind of developed the scheme more and more, and we’re gonna continue to mold that around the guys that we have. It’s really cool how personalized it is.”\n\nDan Quinn on needing to have a main guy in the running back room: “Yeah, I think it’s probably some main guys in certain parts where it’s not maybe be one person, you know, the entire time. But I do like the competition in the group. Like I said, I thought Rachaad’s brought some things on the, you know, the catching and receiving phase of things. To see Bill [RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt], to see the guys get back into the mix, to see the two young running backs, what they can add. I don’t know yet, but I think we’ll for sure be more than just one.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-top-quotes-training-camp-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/trading-camp-primer-edge-rushers\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/trading-camp-primer-edge-rushers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can any edge rusher stay consistent through the season?</a>\n\nOweh has had one season of double-digit sacks in his career, and he was a no-show until he was traded to Los Angeles midseason. Chaisson was considered a bust with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders, and Armstrong had his best season last year, but he is coming off a serious injury, and he should not be counted on to carry the load fully. Oweh is being brought on to be the team’s top pass rusher, and his cap number backs up that. One potential scenario to look out for is inside linebacker Frankie Luvu coming in on passing situations and playing on the edge. \n\nAll in all, the Commanders have the depth and talent to have a very productive group, but they do not have a proven, consistent “war daddy” in the room heading into camp. New defensive coordinator Daronte Jones will have better pieces to work with than his predecessor Joe Whitt, but it is up to him to scheme his chess pieces on the board. \n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/trading-camp-primer-edge-rushers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nHeavy.com\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/sonny-styles-tipped-play-big-nickel/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/sonny-styles-tipped-play-big-nickel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sonny Styles Preparing for Hybrid Workload</a>\n\nSpeaking on <a href=\"https://youtu.be/nFxET7fQPO8?t=424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">106.7 The Fan</a>, Mitchell asked, “You know that big nickel thing they used to play? What if you have four and your big nickel is actually Sunny? Yeah. Sunny now is your fourth linebacker playing right on the nose of that damn tight end.”\n\n[R]easons to believe Styles will operate as a so-called “Big Nickel” [are] based on the former Ohio State star’s own experience, what Jones will do with this defense, and how often the Commanders have used the niche position, both under current head coach Dan Quinn and his predecessor Ron Rivera.\n\n[I]t’s not a stretch to envisage Styles spending [time] at safety in the pros. The case has only been strengthened by Styles “working with Defensive Back Specialist-Coach Aye in San Diego” this offseason, <a href=\"https://x.com/FLYSHit_Period\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">per highlights posted</a> by <a href=\"https://substack.com/@cdrsreport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Substack writer Hykeem Walker</a>, who noted Styles exhibited “Elite footwork” and “DB Hands.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/sonny-styles-tipped-play-big-nickel/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/sonny-styles-tipped-play-big-nickel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-rough-draft-diamond-could-become-impossible-hold-back\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-rough-draft-diamond-could-become-impossible-hold-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders rookie Joshua Josephs could have a path to early playing time</a>\n\nThe explosiveness and burst off the snap were as advertised. What was most surprising was Josephs’ ability to drop back into coverage and make plays. That’s something most pure pass-rushers cannot do effectively enough, so it could bring a different dynamic to Daronte Jones’ defense if the same trend continues.\n\nIt’s a good start from Josephs. The real tests are coming.\n\nThings will obviously get a lot more intense over training camp, especially when the pads go on. Joint practices and the preseason will be a strong measuring stick for the first-year pro, which could potentially determine what his role will be in 2026.\n\nIf he shines, Josephs could form a <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-outsmarted-league-with-joshua-josephs-people-are-noticing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core part of the defensive edge rotation</a>. Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, and the returning Dorance Armstrong Jr. will lead the charge, but it would be surprising if the Tennessee product wasn’t next in line.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-rough-draft-diamond-could-become-impossible-hold-back\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/sonny-styles-tipped-play-big-nickel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/predicting-who-survives-commanders-six-fiercest-training-camp-battles/1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/predicting-who-survives-commanders-six-fiercest-training-camp-battles/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Predicting who survives the Commanders’ six fiercest training camp battles</a>\n\nCommanders WR2 and WR3\n\nMuch has been made about the Washington Commanders’ wide receiver options. Some believe more is needed, with the team being linked to almost <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-may-seriously-regret-letting-stefon-diggs-clock-run-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">every big-name free agent</a> or potential trade target. General manager Adam Peters hasn’t moved as yet, which indicates a willingness to let the young options behind Terry McLaurin fight it out this summer.\n\nMcLaurin is the alpha; that’s not up for discussion. Several others will be fighting for the WR2 and WR3 roles, and they will all fancy their chances of securing their share of targets within David Blough’s system.\n\nTreylon Burks and Dyami Brown are reclamation projects. Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, undrafted free agent Jaden Bradley, and third-round rookie Antonio Williams are unproven. Van Jefferson Jr. at least has some previous production, but things have tailed off for the veteran pass-catcher in recent years.\n\nThe Commanders will be watching developments closely. If Peters isn’t satisfied, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-improved-camp-depth-smarter-late-addition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acquiring another dependable wideout</a> instantly becomes his top priority. But it’s also worth remembering how much tight end Chig Okonkwo and running back Rachaad White are expected to feature in the passing attack.\n\nThis is hard to call. One could make a strong case for almost everybody. But looking at the scheme Blough plans to operate, Burks may end up on the outside with Williams in the slot to start the season.\n\nPrediction: Treylon Burks (WR2), Antonio Williams (WR3-Slot)\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/predicting-who-survives-commanders-six-fiercest-training-camp-battles/1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/sonny-styles-tipped-play-big-nickel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\n\nEpisode 1,373 – Guest: <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkBullockNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MarkBullockNFL</a> on changes under David Blough & Daronte Jones as camp begins. – why more under center? – why Bill can thrive in zone-run scheme – Washington properly set up to pull off Brian Flores-style D? – bonus: Mark on US soccer<a href=\"https://t.co/fEDjVTcyXJ\">https://t.co/fEDjVTcyXJ</a>— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) <a href=\"https://x.com/AlGaldi/status/2080615728261013510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210598/win-now-pressure-dak-prescott-roster\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210598/win-now-pressure-dak-prescott-roster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here’s why the Cowboys need to win now</a>\n\nDallas ranked 24th for under-25 talent with not much to show for their name in this particular capacity.\n\n\n24. Dallas Cowboys\n\n\n\nLast year’s rank: 17\n\n\n\nBlue chips: G Tyler Booker, S Caleb Downs\n\n\n\nNotable graduated players: OT Tyler Guyton, WR George Pickens, G Tyler Smith\n\n\n\nMost of Dallas’ offensive line graduated from our list this year, but right guard Booker is still only 22 years old, as is fourth-round offensive tackle Drew Shelton. The rest of the young talent is mostly on defense.\n\n\n\nOn the edge, Donovan Ezeiruaku is 22, and Malachi Lawrence is 23; but their birthdays are only two months apart (Sept. 25 for Ezeiruaku, July 21 for Lawrence). First-rounder Downs is 21. Linebacker Shemar James, who started six games last season, is 22.\n\n\nAs you can see our point up top carries particular merit for the Cowboys. George Pickens and Tyler Smith would do some serious carrying for this team if they were able to right now, but they are not due to the exercise’s parameters. That’s just the way it goes sometimes.\n\nIt is certainly great to see the team’s recent first- and second-round picks here in Tyler Booker, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Caleb Downs, and Malachi Lawrence. They are all a part of the new foundation that the team is building. Drew Shelton joining that fold would help, too.\n\nBut the meat of this team is part of the elder statesmen crowd right now in Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Quinnen Williams joining Pickens and Smith above the threshold. This is where the idea of this team having a “window” comes from.\n\nThe most prevalent of those players is obviously the one who plays the most important position in Prescott. When the Cowboys are forced to find a successor is when things are going to get particularly dicey. For the most part the Cowboys have had stable quarterback play between Prescott and Tony Romo, both of whom the team fully lucked into. We have not seen the front office have to design a solution at the game’s most important position since the dawn of the internet.\n\nSo the pressure is on.\n\n\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-history/210395/late-game-mistakes-losses-defense\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-history/210395/late-game-mistakes-losses-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cowboys must break the cycle of late-game letdowns</a>\n\nthe real crux of the matter is that the Cowboys must find a way to stop being the team that falls short. They need to stop putting themselves into these stressful, high-chance situations in the first place. <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/210359/offense-points-first-quarter-leads-win-percentage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enough with digging deep holes early in games</a>, only to spend the remainder playing catch-up.\n\nThey need to stop relying on last-minute miracles and the team that is ready to go from the outset. A better defense will always help, but we often overlook the times when the defense actually comes through, and the offense simply fails to make up the necessary ground. The team needs to get its act together and build a true culture of winning rather than being the poster child for late-game letdowns.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-history/210395/late-game-mistakes-losses-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\n\nFormer QB Will Grier is joining the Cowboys coaching staff as an offensive assistant, according to a source. Grier retired on July 15 after signing with Carolina before the draft. Before joining the Panthers he contemplated joining the Cowboys coaching staff earlier in offseason.— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) <a href=\"https://x.com/toddarcher/status/2080731302982991999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> have hired former NFL QB Will Grier as an offensive assistant, per <a href=\"https://x.com/toddarcher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@toddarcher</a>. Grier spent time with HC Brian Schottenheimer and OC Klayton Adams as a player in Dallas and has been thinking about entering the coaching ranks for a number of years. <a href=\"https://t.co/OI1pSi6iQw\">pic.twitter.com/OI1pSi6iQw</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2080732658938654725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nESPN \n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49442413/packers-ceo-says-financial-bump-needed-stay-competitive\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49442413/packers-ceo-says-financial-bump-needed-stay-competitive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Packers CEO questions team’s viability</a>\n\nIn operating costs, the Packers reported $753 million in revenues and $754.1 million in expenses. Revenues were up 4.7%, but expenses increased 18.7%.\n\nPolicy said the rise in expenses was due to a $130 million increase in player costs. The Packers acquired All-Pro edge rusher <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361423/micah-parsons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micah Parsons</a> from the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Cowboys</a> last year and signed him to a four-year, $188 million contract with $136 million guaranteed. They also accelerated payments to some players who were traded.\n\n“We’re going to have to be more aggressive with revenue generation going forward,” Policy said. “We all know the cost of competing in the NFL is going up, and other teams have access to capital sources that we just don’t have.”\n\nPolicy noted that the ability of other NFL franchises to sell minority interests in their team puts the Packers at a potential disadvantage in the long run.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49442413/packers-ceo-says-financial-bump-needed-stay-competitive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nCommanders schedule for next week: Today – rookies report Tuesday – vets report/Adam Peters and Dan Quinn media availability Wednesday – Day 1 of training camp (8:30 a.m.) Thursday – Day 2 of training camp (8:30)— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2080704524017152301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/SonnyStyles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SonnyStyles</a> working with Defensive Back Specialist-Coach Aye in San Diego Elite footwork DB Hands <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/CHR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CHR</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Vhc0CQXGL9\">pic.twitter.com/Vhc0CQXGL9</a>— B&G Soulja 🪖 (@FLYSHit_Period) <a href=\"https://x.com/FLYSHit_Period/status/2080536293487108559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nRachaad White speaking on Jayden Daniels influence. Sounds like 5 has some pull in FO <a href=\"https://t.co/p1B5EDIbRF\">pic.twitter.com/p1B5EDIbRF</a>— ARP Reez (@Reez_Delaghetto) <a href=\"https://x.com/Reez_Delaghetto/status/2080654900703215657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLooking forward to Daronte Jones dialing up looks like this for the Commanders this season. Flores shows a six man front pre snap, then only rushes four. It puts Jaxson Dart in the blender and forces a throw Van Ginkel should’ve picked off. <a href=\"https://t.co/3KU1FG8ZJJ\">pic.twitter.com/3KU1FG8ZJJ</a>— Saint (@SaintWah) <a href=\"https://x.com/SaintWah/status/2080776864197378301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJamison Crowder\'s rookie season: 78 targets, 59 catches, 604 yds, 2 TDs Jahan Dotson\'s rookie season: 61 targets, 35 catches, 523yds, 7 TDs Most WSH fans would argue they had successful 1st seasons. I can see something similar with Antonio Williams. 50/600/5TD.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/kLzKjTa65A\">https://t.co/kLzKjTa65A</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/yQZHxVAB18\">pic.twitter.com/yQZHxVAB18</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2080657501456871855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nContinuing the NFL Top 100 countdown with 60-51 📈 <a href=\"https://t.co/IZp5uyzsKc\">pic.twitter.com/IZp5uyzsKc</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2080680316415443361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStarted 5 games for the Commanders last season. <a href=\"https://t.co/rII6Ah6z5m\">https://t.co/rII6Ah6z5m</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2080781331684884725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears</a> hosted former rugby star and 6-foot-9 OT Ben Te Kura for a tryout. Te Kura, was the tallest player in Australia\'s National Rugby League. No stone unturned for Ben Johnson and his coaching staff. <a href=\"https://t.co/PfDyxt69nB\">pic.twitter.com/PfDyxt69nB</a>— Dave (@davebftv) <a href=\"https://x.com/davebftv/status/2080756182679990389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFormer <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cowboys</a> QB and CBS announcer Tony Romo was arrested overnight in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while under the influence. Romo was pulled over yesterday around 8 pm and taken into custody after performing poorly on standard field sobriety tests. He’s due in court… <a href=\"https://t.co/9w3QpQKxCD\">pic.twitter.com/9w3QpQKxCD</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2080723776950390823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe date of the Super Bowl in Atlanta to conclude the 2027 NFL season is now officially set for Feb. 13, 2028, as <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdamSchefter</a> first reported.— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkMaske/status/2080675373793055185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nGo to <a href=\"https://t.co/dn6O1OC5j9\">https://t.co/dn6O1OC5j9</a> to buy your 2026 season tickets!🤣 <a href=\"https://t.co/KAuR0WAIhn\">pic.twitter.com/KAuR0WAIhn</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/sjyEte9RzX\">https://t.co/sjyEte9RzX</a>— Commanders War Room🏈 (@JD5DaBest2026) <a href=\"https://x.com/JD5DaBest2026/status/2080440541762785282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThis is still insane to me 🤯 <a href=\"https://t.co/sNRSuBghhg\">pic.twitter.com/sNRSuBghhg</a>— Footballism (@FootbaIIism) <a href=\"https://x.com/FootbaIIism/status/2080711206210261391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784988000;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13375;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Sonny Styles\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2135;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c554f6bca0ea527cc81bfdacc211575c\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"51 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘R Mason Thomas’ days away\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/205910/51-days-until-chiefs-football-r-mason-thomas-days-away\";s:11:\"description\";s:302:\"We are 51 days away from the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season-opening game against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1. The No. 51 jersey will be worn by rookie defensive end R Mason Thomas, who could have a key role in upgrading the pass rush in 2026. He is taking the jersey […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2723:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 08: R Mason Thomas #51 of the Kansas City Chiefs on set during a production shoot at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe are 51 days away from the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>‘ season-opening game against the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.\n\nThe No. 51 jersey will be worn by rookie defensive end R Mason Thomas, who could have a key role in upgrading the pass rush in 2026. He is taking the jersey over from Mike Danna, who is now with the <a href=\"https://buffalorumblings.com\">Buffalo Bills</a>.\n\nHere are some all-time Chiefs who came to mind when thinking of players who have worn No. 51:\n\nThe memorable No. 51s in franchise history\n\nJim Lynch (1967 – 1977)\n\nMike Danna (2020 – 2025)\n\nFrank Zombo (2013 – 2018)\n\nCharles Jackson (1978 – 1984)\n\nScott Fujita (2002 – 2004)\n\nLynch was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 1967 draft as a middle linebacker out of Notre Dame. He famously competed with legendary Chiefs linebacker Willie Lanier for the middle linebacker spot on the team; head coach Hank Stram paired the two together as roommates for training camp and road trips.\n\nLanier would win the job, becoming the first black middle linebacker in professional football history, and Lynch would become a Pro Bowl outside linebacker, staying roommates with Lanier for the next eight seasons. The two were key factors in winning Super Bowl IV.\n\n51: The number of team rushing yards against the Titans in Week 16 last season\n\nIn the first game without starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes last season, the offense laid as big of an egg as it had all season, especially in the run game. 51 rushing yards as a team were the second-lowest total of the season, a putrid effort considering the interior three of the starting offensive line was still intact.\n\nIt’s a reminder that the flaws on the offense were deeply rooted last season, and the dramatic changes to personnel and the coaching staff reflect that. The offense shouldn’t look as inept as it did in the absence of Mahomes. There needs to be a stronger foundation in the scheme and the ability to run the ball if Mahomes were to miss time this year.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784988000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:26:\"Kansas City Chiefs History\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13372;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"R Mason Thomas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2136;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d410002dbb5d77b0410c93df59e97717\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"The Seahawks are running it forward with focus, camaraderie, and hunger\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170932/seattle-seahawks-making-a-champion-documentary-takeaways\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"Over the cusp of training camp, it is perhaps the perfect time to turn the final page on the Seattle Seahawks’ 2025 Super Bowl-winning team. The final three episodes of Making a Champion (which started with John Schneider) centered around Rashid Shaheed (ep. 7), Sam Darnold (ep. 8) and Mike Macdonald (ep. 9). Those tied […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8181:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nOver the cusp of training camp, it is perhaps the perfect time to turn the final page on the Seattle Seahawks’ 2025 Super Bowl-winning team.\n\nThe final three episodes of Making a Champion (<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNaZRlWUl-8&t=3s\">which started with John Schneider</a>) centered around Rashid Shaheed (<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuQNa1v5z74\">ep. 7</a>), Sam Darnold (<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcENnAGjz2w\">ep. 8</a>) and Mike Macdonald (<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z--BXMJNS9I\">ep. 9</a>). Those tied the series—and really the whole vibe of that title squad together in a neat bow before the slate is wiped clean for another campaign.\n\nThe Focus\n\nOne of the things themes that stood out when hearing from all three men, was how focused, disciplined and committed to the mission, this team felt.\n\nShaheed was asked when he realized that the NFC West has a different level of intensity in their level of competition. He said, “It didn’t take me long at all. It took me two drives to realize how serious this team was and how on track we were to our goals.” Shaheed referenced “the intensity and the urgency that everybody had in the building, from the coaches to the players: everyone just believed in one another.”\n\nShaheed went on to discuss organizational mindset, even while up big (like against the San Francisco 49ers): “I feel like, with this team, it’s definitely foot on the gas. I feel like that’s what our coaches instilled in us: win, loss, up on the board, tie game, you kind of just stay even keeled throughout it all. And you know, just keep your head down, keep grinding it out, ‘cus in this game, you never know. This game could flip like that, as we’ve seen. so, just keep the foot on the gas and you know, never let up. That’s the mindset we’ve had, and that’s how we’re able to finish games so strong.”\n\nSam Darnold added to the chorus of individuals in this outfit that are constantly able to block out the noise: “You can’t give into, like, anything that they’re saying; whether it’s good or bad, ‘cus like, you’re investing in it. If you invest in something that someone on TV says that’s good about you, subconsciously, you’re going to hold their opinion to a different weight. If they say something bad about you, you can be like, ‘oh, I don’t care’, but you really do, because you validated it by saying, ‘they told me I was good, that’s awesome for me.’”\n\nHe goes on to say, “For me, it was just like, not paying attention to what anyone said. That really changed things for me, and I started doing that a few years ago. I really do think football is like, the ultimate team sport. when you start caring what people say about you, that kind of goes against everything that I grew up loving about football. It is the ultimate team sport, and I know that it takes a team to have success. It’s just up to me to be smart with the football and put the ball in the end zone.”\n\nThe Bond\n\nAnother common thread across these interviews was something we’ve heard before. The special level of bonding that took place on this team, in particular. All three guys have come from different team backgrounds and expressed that this was different.\n\nShaheed spoke on the media criticism and doubt of QB, Sam Darnold throughout the season and up until the Super Bowl game: “I feel like the noise and all that other stuff, it didn’t really phase him, or us. We know what type of player Sam was, we knew what type of leader he was. He’s proven that he can win games. You know, the media is going to say what they want to say, but as long as Sam goes out there and continues to lead and win games here; and to see what he did in his first year in the organization, not a lot of guys can do that and handle it the way he did and ultimately win a championship.”\n\nIt’s clear that the members of the Seattle Seahawks care about each other’s success. That was reinforced by the man in charge on gameday.\n\nMacdonald on seeing the vets win a championship who had been waiting for a long time in their careers to get to this point: “I’m not thinking that they were thinking, ‘wow, finally, it’s my time.’ It’s like, their mentality was just like… they were excited for our team. I think that’s how we were able to become the team we became, because we didn’t have all these guys that were kind of just, ‘hey, I’ve been in a league for X-amount of years. I’ve never been to the Super Bowl.’ I’m sure they were thinking that, but their actions didn’t really back that up, you know.’\n\nThe Hunger\n\nWhat we all want to know, is if the 2026 Seattle Seahawks have what it takes to go back to the top of the mountain?\n\nMike Macdonald on the Super Bowl experience: “One thing I didn’t anticipate was how many media members are out there, like across the world, had really no idea about who we were and what we did, and like, our guys. It just felt like we were this team that showed up that they had no idea, you know, how we did things. And so, for that to come through for the world to show, or kind of learned who the Seahawks were was a really great byproduct of the whole week.”\n\nCoach Mike has now experienced the high-level East-Coast bias that all Seattle athletes from time immemorial have had to embrace. The underdog mentality. I like to hear that edge in Macdonald’s bullish belief in this team.\n\n\nEpisode 8 of Making A Champion. Out now. Watch here » <a href=\"https://t.co/hqHNERJWXZ\">https://t.co/hqHNERJWXZ</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/EqNOH07gxv\">pic.twitter.com/EqNOH07gxv</a>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks/status/2077167215967949176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nOf course, the thesis of these sit-downs was to ask each participant to define what made the 2025 team a championship outfit.\n\nShaheed on what made the 2025 Seahawks a championship team: “I feel like everybody, um… we grind. We work here. Coming from New Orleans to here, I saw the difference in what a championship football team really—no disrespect to New Orleans—but you know, obviously you just kind of feel what needs to be done. Now that we’ve done that, I feel like we can kind of, carry it on to the team that is the 2026 Seahawks. Super excited about that.”\n\nThat’s great focus.\n\nDarnold on what made the 2025 Seahawks a championship team: “I would say how close we were. I would say, just the chemistry that we all—the bond, the love that he had for each other.”\n\nThat’s great unity.\n\nMacdonald on what made the 2025 Seahawks a championship team: “I think them adopting the M.O.B. ties mentality, of just how we’re going to do it every day. So, what’s included in that? It’s the daily mentality about who we want to be. It’s a focusing. It’s about us. It’s the connection with the team. That’s what made it special. So, X’s and O’s are important, but not that important.\n\nThat is all of it. The mindset, the team building and the constant chasing of edges that Coach Macdonald often speaks of. From all indications, the 2026 Seattle Seahawks seem to understand that last year is last year. 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Welcome to the twenty-second piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the San Francisco 49ers who are +1,900 odds. Article TL;DR: Mike Evans is a 49er after signing a 3-year $42M deal that is incentive laden in years two and three of the contract. San Fran continued bolstering their WR room in the draft, taking De’Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd pick. Veteran WR Christian Kirk was also brought in on a 1-year deal. Suddenly, this WR room is packed with talent. Evans is clearly the WR1. The WR2 in the offense will be decided during camp. If Ricky Pearsall can stay healthy he’s my bet to win the WR2 role to start the year. George Kittle tore his achilles in January. There is optimism about his week one availability, but the tea leaves point in TE Jake Tonges direction who signed a 2-year $8M deal that is heavily incentivized by percentage of snaps played and hitting achievable catch and yardage goals. There’s also a bonus option of $2.2M for 2027. Tonges is a value at TE heading into the 2026 season. Christian McCaffery is due for a bit of negative regression in 2026 after seeing the heaviest workload of his career in 2025. Isaac Guerendo, Jordan James, and rookie 3rd round pick Kaelon Black will compete for the RB2 role. All of the reports coming out of the 49ers camps indicate it will be Black backing up CMC. 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We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the San Francisco 49ers who are +1,900 odds. Article TL;DR: Mike Evans is a 49er after signing a 3-year $42M deal that is incentive laden in years two and three of the contract. San Fran continued bolstering their WR room in the draft, taking De’Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd pick. Veteran WR Christian Kirk was also brought in on a 1-year deal. Suddenly, this WR room is packed with talent. Evans is clearly the WR1. The WR2 in the offense will be decided during camp. If Ricky Pearsall can stay healthy he’s my bet to win the WR2 role to start the year. George Kittle tore his achilles in January. There is optimism about his week one availability, but the tea leaves point in TE Jake Tonges direction who signed a 2-year $8M deal that is heavily incentivized by percentage of snaps played and hitting achievable catch and yardage goals. There’s also a bonus option of $2.2M for 2027. Tonges is a value at TE heading into the 2026 season. Christian McCaffery is due for a bit of negative regression in 2026 after seeing the heaviest workload of his career in 2025. Isaac Guerendo, Jordan James, and rookie 3rd round pick Kaelon Black will compete for the RB2 role. All of the reports coming out of the 49ers camps indicate it will be Black backing up CMC. A toe injury prevented Brock Purdy from achieving another QB1 season last year, but our Optimus Tools indicate that he has the upside to achieve a top 5 QB season in 2026. Backup QB Mac Jones was a trade target for NFL teams this offseason, but the 49ers wanted more than NFL teams were willing to pay. Jones will become a free agent in 2027 and will wind up a starting QB in 2027. Stash him in superflex dynasty leagues. This article is the longest one of the series and I highly recommend reading the whole thing. 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The tight end spoke<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Xy9mheGXY\"> with Chris Simms about the still-going</a> Brandon Aiyuk situation and didn’t offer much on the defense of the soon-to-be-former 49ers wide receiver. \n\nKittle used his own experiences with contract negotiations in his response, which winds up making the whole Aiyuk situation even more petty: \n\n\n\n\nA majority of this has come during the summer break. I literally got back to the building yesterday, and I have not seen anyone or heard anyone talk about it. I would say, in general, I feel like I know basically everything that’s happened and what’s gone on and I can’t share all of that cause it’s not my business to share or tell, but I just want to let you know that I feel like the Niners have done a very good job throughout the entire process and have tried. Kyle has tried, John has tried, teammates have tried, and this is where we are. I think the organization itself has done a really good job. Like I said, I know plenty of things and I don’t ever want to single out a player. I don’t want ever want to point a finger at anybody, but I’ve been here for 10 years and I’ve been treated with nothing but respect and love my entire career. I feel like I’ve done it the right way as long as I can. Contract negotiations are always hard for everybody. You just your best to sit out and not be sensitive about it. I will say Richard Sherman gave me advice during my first contract negotiation: \n\n\n\nContracts are like braces. They hurt and they suck the entire time. And once you get your braces off and you get paid, you don’t ever remember having them. That’s the mindset you have to have. You get offended by something and you hold onto it, that’s kinda on you, because everyone goes through contract negotiations and they are all difficult. \n\n\nWhile Kittle can’t pull back the curtain and get granular on who did what in this debacle, he makes a good point about contracts. 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Given how drawn out the Aiyuk contract went (like right up to the final seconds), he signed the deal with one foot in the door and one out. \n\nThat much is obvious, but for how much money he was guaranteed, he really did sacrifice a lot for a petty grudge. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784986380;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";i:1;s:29:\"San Francisco 49ers Preseason\";i:2;s:33:\"San Francisco 49ers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6803;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4217;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"George Kittle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2139;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2c40348747b65d8b453eb4daaa1451ab\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Tetairoa McMillan on youth camp snafu: \"I never committed to that\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tetairoa-mcmillan-on-youth-camp-snafu-i-never-committed-to-that\";s:11:\"description\";s:105:\"Earlier this month, news emerged of a Tetairoa McMillan youth football camp that didn\'t involve McMillan.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3507:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"221788\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_no1campv2_260723\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"NFL training camps\' top issue is major injury\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/nfl-training-camps-top-issue-is-major-injury\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-23T22:05:00Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Earlier this month, news emerged of a Tetairoa McMillan youth football camp <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/flexwork-sports-fumbled-tetairoa-mcmillan-youth-football-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">that didn’t involve McMillan</a>. Or, ultimately, a camp.It was clear from the reporting that the company that set up the event, FlexWorks Sports Management, bungled it. On Friday, McMillan was asked about the situation during his first 2026 training camp visit with the media.\"I don\'t want anybody to think that I don\'t like kids or anything like that,\" McMillan told reporters. \"You know, I love the kids. Obviously, you know, they\'re the next generation. So, [I] try to give back as much as possible. But, yeah, I don\'t know where that came from. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.panthers.com/video/tetairoa-mcmillan-we-re-very-slept-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I never committed to that</a>. . . . I look forward to seeing all the kids that expected me to be at that camp either at a game or come out to a practice, or, you know, just so I can make up for it.\"How did the miscommunication happen regarding the camp?\"I have no idea,\" McMillan said. \"I wish I knew.\"While it seemed at first that McMillan may have been offering to provide game tickets to the kids who had signed up for the camp that never happened, it\'s not clear whether that\'s the case.\"You know, obviously, there\'s a lot of people that wait for us [at] practice either before practice or after practice,\" McMillan said. \"So, you know, just stop by or, you know, just come to a game. Fill up the Bank of America Stadium, do whatever you can, just to give back.\"McMillan should be pissed. Even if he never committed to the youth camp, FlexWorks damaged his reputation and brand. Even if he has a perfectly valid explanation (and he apparently does), the fact that someone else put him in a position where he had to explain himself should have him asking pointed questions and demanding clear answers from the company that misled young fans and their families to believe he\'d be participating in the camp.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784985982;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Tetairoa McMillan\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2140;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8d8942205640dfff5f737d1cb16dd76a\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Jordan Battle is primed to break out next to Bryan Cook\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/193950/jordan-battle-player-preview-2026-nfl-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"Jordan Battle is a returning starter at safety for the Cincinnati Bengals. After the Bengals added Bryan Cook to play next to him, he should be in line for an even bigger season in 2026. Jordan Battle Contract Status Jordan Battle is entering the 4th season of his 4-year $5,325,000 rookie contract. His base salary […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3220:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) celebrates the win after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images \n\nJordan Battle is a returning starter at safety for the <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cincinnati Bengals</a>. After the Bengals added Bryan Cook to play next to him, he should be in line for an even bigger season in 2026.\n\nJordan Battle\n\n\nHeight: 6´1¨\n\n\n\nWeight: 215 pounds\n\n\n\nAge: 25 years old\n\n\n\nCollege: Alabama\n\n\n\nHometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida\n\n\n\nExperience: 3 seasons\n\n\nContract Status\n\nJordan Battle is entering the 4th season of his 4-year $5,325,000 rookie contract. His base salary for 2026 is just under $3.7 million. He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season.\n\nOverview\n\nBattle played his high school football at Florida powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas. He was selected to the Under Armour All-American game during his senior season. After graduating high school, he chose to continue his football and academic career at Alabama, playing for Coach Nick Saban. \n\nHe was an immediate contributor early in his career at Alabama. He played in 54 total games, with 44 starts during his four seasons with the Crimson Tide. He finished his career with 251 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 16 passes defensed. He was recognized as a third-team All-American during both his junior and senior seasons. He was also a captain and won a national title with the 2020 team.\n\nBattle was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. After starting 13 games over his first two seasons with the Bengals, Battle started all 17 games in 2025. He led the team with 112 tackles on the season. He had career highs with 6 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, and 4 interceptions during the season. \n\nOutlook for 2026\n\nJordan Battle is a returning starter at safety. He will be playing alongside Bryan Cook on the back end of the defense. After the best statistical season of his career, it is expected that Battle will be even better during the 2026 season.\n\nAfter collecting 4 interceptions in 2025, I could see Battle improving upon that number now that the Bengals have a deeper and more talented defensive line to get pressure on the quarterback. The biggest thing for Battle will be to improve on missed tackles. If he can improve that part of his game, this is a player who will cash in during free agency after the season concludes.\n\n\nJordan Battle should benefit from the addition of Bryan Cook at safety this season. <a href=\"https://t.co/s85hHVpHav\">pic.twitter.com/s85hHVpHav</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2078951477876232574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 19, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784985300;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jordan Battle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2141;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4838e8175967a7cde5981ffcfbc3c312\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Browns: What advice would you give to a new fan?\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-franchise-history/128727/cleveland-browns-what-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-fan\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"Kermit the Frog famously said that, “it’s not easy being green.” While that might be true, Kermit has nothing on being a fan of the Cleveland Browns. The franchise was one of the league’s original dynasties, steamrolling through the NFL in the 1950s behind innovative head coach Paul Brown. But unless you are nearing the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5564:\"\n\n\n \n Cleveland Browns fans after Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The Bengals begin the season with a 17-16 win over the Browns. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nKermit the Frog famously said that, “it’s not easy being green.”\n\nWhile that might be true, Kermit has nothing on being a fan of the Cleveland Browns. \n\nThe franchise was one of the league’s original dynasties, steamrolling through the NFL in the 1950s behind innovative head coach Paul Brown. But unless you are nearing the age of 70, you really don’t have much more than hazy memories of the team’s last NFL Championship in 1964. \n\nThe Browns had a nice run under head coach Sam Rutigliano and quarterback Brian Sipe in the late 1970s. They went to three AFC Championship Games with quarterback Bernie Kosar operating a talented offense in the late 1980s. But this season marks 40 years since the first of those conference championship game appearances. \n\nFor fans who have only known the Browns since their return in 1999, they have a handful of talented players – Josh Cribbs, Phil Dawson, Nick Chubb, and Joe Thomas to name a few – and that one playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Other than that? A seemingly never-ending list of quarterbacks, head coaches, general managers, and seasons of double-digit losses.\n\nSo why would anyone want to be a fan of this team?\n\nThat question came to mind while reading about a man in Michigan named John Sparrow who is adopting the Browns as his team, and <a href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/pluto/2026/07/welcome-to-the-dawg-pound-terry-plutos-advice-on-what-this-fan-should-expect-after-converting-to-the-browns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wrote to cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto asking for advice on what to expect</a>. \n\nPluto’s response, at least in the written article as he <a href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/pluto/2026/07/will-the-guardians-bring-back-this-outfielder-at-the-trade-deadline-advice-for-a-new-browns-fan-terrys-talkin-podcast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">may have expanded on the answer on his Terry’s Talkin’ podcast</a>, was short and to the point:\n\n\n“It teaches you not to have great expectations out of life. Keep those expectations to a minimum.”\n\n\n\nTo be a Browns fan is to have recalibrated your definition of success, Pluto said. A winning season feels like a championship. A playoff appearance is cause for a street celebration.\n\n\nNot to channel Bane from The Dark Knight Rises, but it does feel like you have to be born into being a Browns fan. Because otherwise, why would you sign up for this?\n\nThat has defined being a Cleveland fan overall for a good part of our lives. The Cavaliers had their “Miracle of Richfield” moment in 1976 before almost moving to Toronto seven years later under the disastrous ownership of Ted Stepien, who makes the Haslams look like the geniuses. Michael Jordan derailed the resurgence in the late 1980s before hitting another dark period that was only interrupted by LeBron James. (Perhaps not a name to be bringing up this weekend.)\n\nThe Indians were a “3,000 fans on a weeknight game” for all of the 1970s and 1980s, but have evolved into the town’s gold standard, despite having the longest current drought without a World Series title in Major League Baseball at 77 years and counting.\n\nBut this is a Browns site, so let’s get back to the question at hand. We would never want to discourage someone from joining the family, so what advice would we give someone thinking of signing up for this?\n\nTry your best to enjoy those three hours on a Sunday afternoon and don’t let the losing, the sometimes comical play, the things you see that you can never unsee, get you down. Go with the flow, cheer, but understand that, for now, things are going to remain bad. \n\nAnd try to get to a game before the team moves into its new indoor stadium in 2029. The new stadium will be nicer, but the tailgating experience will likely not be the same.\n\nBut the good news is, with a young core built off the past two drafts, and the prospect (as always) of the next franchise quarterback being just one draft away, the Browns may be nearing the end of the beginning of this current rebuild. \n\nIf you think about it that way, this could be one of those opportunities where you can buy low as a fan, suffer for maybe a year or two, then get to reap the rewards as the team finally figures out how to stop losing games and learns to start winning them.\n\nOK, enough from me. Time for everyone else to have their say. What advice would you give Mr. Sparrow or anyone else thinking of booking a seat on the Browns bandwagon? Let us know in the comments.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784984400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Cleveland Browns History\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13306;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Taylen Green\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2142;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"85ddf8ed41b1c0ba932c38d81d56b46c\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba: We\'re ready for the next thing\";s:4:\"link\";s:110:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jaxon-smith-njigba-were-ready-for-the-next-thing\";s:11:\"description\";s:198:\"One of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald\'s talking points this offseason was the need for the team to \"run it forward\" after winning the Super Bowl and that mindset was on players\' minds on Friday.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3077:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_seahawksbidding_260720\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"119987\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_seahawksbidding_260720\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_seahawksbidding_260720\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Seattle Seahawks\",\"title\": \"Seahawks sale sees \'very close\' final bids\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/seattle-seahawks-sale-had-final-bids-that-were-extremely-close\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-20T18:00:51Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n One of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald\'s talking points this offseason was the need for the team to \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-macdonald-wants-seahawks-to-run-it-forward-instead-of-running-it-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">run it forward</a>\" after winning the Super Bowl and that mindset was on players\' minds on Friday. The Seahawks have reported to training camp and linebacker Ernest Jones said that his message to the team was that \"those wins last year won\'t help you this year\" as they fully turned the page to the 2026 season. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba shared the view that the Seahawks have to put the title in the past and said that he thinks the team is embracing the chance to start all over again. \"It feels like a revamp, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-report-to-camp-with-a-new-energy-in-the-building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a new energy in the building</a>, honestly,\" Smith-Njigba said, via the team\'s website. \"It feels good to put the past behind us and really focus on the future. On right now in front of us, that\'s attacking training camp, and I can just tell by the vibe of the guys, talking to them in the locker room, we\'re ready for that. We\'re ready for the next thing. It\'s awesome to be here now.\"There will still be reminders of what the Seahawks accomplished in the weeks and months to come because they\'ll start the season by raising a banner before facing the Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl LXII, but they won\'t get any boost from what happened in that game and any hope of ending in the same place will be dashed if the team rests on its laurels. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784983413;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2143;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4bfd7836679f63d09658b01a741e012e\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Patriots survey results: Fans interested in this training camp competition\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131627/patriots-survey-results-fans-interested-training-camp-competition\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"The New England Patriots take the practice fields on Saturday for their first training camp practice of the summer. As competition starts across the roster, several spots on the depth chart are left to be filled out. Among them is the edge group, where Harold Landry III was placed on the PUP list and rookie […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2488:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Bradyn Swinson (43) walks to the practice fields at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nThe New England Patriots take the practice fields on Saturday for their first training camp practice of the summer.\n\nAs competition starts across the roster, several spots on the depth chart are left to be filled out. Among them is the edge group, where Harold Landry III was placed on the PUP list and rookie Gabe Jacas remains unsigned.\n\nPatriots fans view that edge group as the most interesting camp competition on the roster. In the results of the latest SB Nation Reacts survey, 43% of participants said that they would be watching that positional group.\n\nAll in all, this week’s survey results look as follows:\n\nThe Patriots did sign veteran Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year contract worth $39.5 million this offseason while Mike Vrabel and the coaching staff have remained high on second-year pass rushers Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson.\n\n“I think we’ve got a lot of guys that are going to take advantage of the opportunity, that they’re going to earn reps and continue to improve,” Vrabel said Friday. “Some young guys that we had on the roster last year and some players that we’ve added in free agency.”\n\nElsewhere on the roster, 20% of participants are looking at the third running back battle behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson. 18% of voters are looking at other spots such as wide receiver, while nine percent of participants are worried about the defensive depth on the second and third levels of the defense.\n\nEven with questions to answer this summer across the roster, New England has positioned themselves to get back to the Super Bowl this season. Currently, the Patriots have the eighth highest odds on <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> to win Super Bowl LXI — the fifth highest odds in the AFC.\n\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784981798;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:31:\"New England Patriots Discussion\";i:1;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";i:2;s:18:\"Pats Pulpit Reacts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5030;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Harold Landry\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2144;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ba45fee5254a6e1721f346e22b685d7b\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"4 Fantasy Football Player Trends to Know for Your 2026 Draft\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/4-fantasy-football-player-trends-to-know-for-your-2026-draft/\";s:11:\"description\";s:271:\"Fantasy football is a game all about taking the past and using it to predict the future. While things change, trends from last season could help fantasy players this year. Therefore, let’s look at four players with significant second-half performances ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:11634:\"Fantasy football is a game all about taking the past and using it to predict the future. While things change, trends from last season could help fantasy players this year. Therefore, let’s look at four players with significant second-half performances from 2025 and examine their impact and potential fantasy value for the 2026 season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Trends to Know\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown (RB – CIN)</a>\nUnfortunately, the Bengals’ offense fell apart when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a> suffered a turf toe injury early in the year. Thankfully, it improved after the team traded for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-flacco.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Flacco</a>. More importantly, Cincinnati held onto Flacco this offseason, giving the team a high-end backup quarterback and one fantasy players who draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> love. Meanwhile, Brown’s production exploded once Burrow got back under center after struggling with Flacco and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-browning.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Browning</a> starting.\nThe former Illinois star was the RB16 over the first two weeks, averaging 13.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Brown had a few spike weeks but scored 13.2 or more fantasy points in only three of those 11 contests. By comparison, he was far better when Burrow returned from his toe injury. Brown was the RB2 from Week 13 through Week 18, averaging 22.3 fantasy points per game, scoring 18.3 or more in all but one contest.\nYet, the veteran didn’t see a change in his role in the passing game. Brown averaged a 23% target per route run rate and a 13.6% target share over the first 12 weeks last year. By comparison, he averaged a 23% target per route run rate and a 13.5% target share once Burrow returned from his injury. More importantly, Brown has averaged 17.1 fantasy points per game in the 24 contests the superstar quarterback has started over the past two years.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)</a>\nWilliams was one of the best fantasy football draft values last season. Despite being the RB36 in ADP, the former North Carolina star ended the year as the RB12, averaging 15.2 PPR fantasy points per game. The Cowboys signed the veteran running back to a long-term extension this offseason following his breakout year, making him the team’s clear-cut featured guy again in 2026. However, Williams’ production trailed off at the end of last season.\nThe former North Carolina star had 11 rushing touchdowns in 2025, matching his career total entering the year. Williams was outstanding the first half of the season with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> missing time and playing through a high-ankle sprain injury. He was the RB5 over the first eight weeks, averaging 18.6 fantasy points per game, scoring eight rushing touchdowns. However, Williams’ production slipped significantly once Lamb returned to the lineup at near-100 % health.\nAfter ranking as the RB5 over the first half of the year, the veteran was the RB29 from Week 9 through Week 18, averaging 11.8 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Williams had only three rushing touchdowns during those eight contests. Yet, he saw the same volume of work, averaging 15.5 rushing attempts from Week 1 through Week 8 and 16 from Week 9 through Week 18. While Williams is a solid RB2 option for fantasy players, don’t expect high-end touchdown production.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams (WR – DET)</a>\nAnyone who plays in best ball fantasy football leagues loves the thought of drafting Williams. The former Alabama star is one of the most dangerous players in the NFL when at his best and can score a touchdown on nearly any play. Unfortunately, his fantasy production can be hit or miss, especially when the Lions’ offense is at full strength. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> are the focal points, leaving Williams to compete for volume with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta</a>.\nLast year, the former Alabama star finished as the WR12, averaging 12.9 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Williams needed a massive second half of the season to finish as a top-12 wide receiver. He was the WR34 over the first 10 weeks, averaging 4.8 targets and 10.9 fantasy points per game. During that span, LaPorta averaged 5.4 targets and 11.9 fantasy points per contest. Unfortunately, the star tight end missed the final eight weeks of the year with a back injury.\nWith LaPorta sidelined, Williams became the clear-cut third option in Detroit’s offense. He was the WR9 from Week 11 through Week 18, averaging 7.4 targets and 15.2 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, his target per route run rate (19% vs. 16%) and target share (18.3% vs. 15.6%) improved after LaPorta suffered his season-ending injury. Meanwhile, many believe new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing will lead to a breakout year for LaPorta, which would make Williams a bust at his WR25 ADP.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson (WR – ARI)</a>\nWhile <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> had high expectations entering the NFL, the former Ohio State star has been a massive bust. Yet, he showed signs of breaking out last year with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacoby-brissett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacoby Brissett</a> under center, ranking as the WR7 from Week 9 through Week 10, averaging 18.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, injuries derailed Harrison’s season starting in Week 11, forcing him to miss five of the final eight contests. However, that led to Wilson becoming a league winner for fantasy players.\nThe veteran finished last year as the WR10, averaging 13 fantasy points per game, thanks to his massive second-half performance. He was the WR76 over the first 10 weeks, averaging 4.2 targets and 5.7 fantasy points per game with a 12% target per route run rate. By comparison, Wilson was the WR2, averaging 11 targets and 21.2 fantasy points per game with a 29% target per route run rate over the final eight weeks. However, he was only a fantasy star when Harrison was sidelined.\nWilson averaged 4.8 targets and 7.6 fantasy points per game in the 12 contests with Harrison, posting a 13.4% target share and a 14% target per route run rate. 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This is it. This is what we’ve waited for. In the words of Kevin McCallister, don’t get scared now. And ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:18869:\"Training camps are opening, and fantasy football news is going to start coming thick and fast in the coming days. This is it. This is what we’ve waited for. In the words of Kevin McCallister, don’t get scared now. And practice with a <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>.\nWhether you’ve done hundreds of drafts or ignored everything this offseason — and sometimes it feels like easy arguments can be made for either — now is definitively the time to lock in and get ready for your fantasy drafts. If you’re drafting from the 1.08 pick, this is how things currently stand. Read on to see who you should draft and who you should avoid.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.08\nPlayers to Consider at 1.08 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThese players will likely be available when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\n\n\nIt’s likely that at least two of these players will be gone, if not three of the four, but the uncertainty about which player will be left makes it worth considering the pros and cons of each. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> will all be off the board unless anything changes substantially between now and the clock starting. \nPlayers to Target at 1.08 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\nIt’s true that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> is coming off quite a poor year by his standards in the ground game, rushing for 3.9 yards per carry, his lowest mark since 2020 in Carolina. This ranked 48th among running backs with 50+ rush attempts, while also ranking 47th in yards after contact per attempt and 29th in missed tackles forced. \nBut for fantasy purposes, that simply didn’t matter, as McCaffrey saw 129 targets, more than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> had. McCaffrey was the RB1 in points per game, scoring 2.5 points more than the RB2. \nOnce again, the 49ers did very little to persuade us that they don’t believe in McCaffrey’s ability to be a workhorse, instead continuing their habit of talking up a later-round dart throw at the position, who’ll likely struggle to see any involvement. \nMcCaffrey is 30 years old, but like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a>, he seems as committed as anyone to working hard year-round. If he can PPR scam his way to another dominant receiving role, it’s hard not to argue in his favor if you’re OK with some risk.\nIt’s possible McCaffrey might be pushed higher in running back-heavy leagues, but if your league is risk-averse and is available here, you should embrace the risk and enjoy the discount.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> was absolutely dominant for the first half of last season. Had <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> not gotten injured, Taylor most likely could have stayed effective throughout the whole season. \nAccording to teams synced with our FantasyPros tools, the Colts back led all players in playoff advance rate at 66.8%. Simply drafting Taylor gave you a two-in-three chance of making the playoffs. Sadly, though, that wasn’t the whole story. \nTaylor was the fantasy RB4 in points per game, but from Week 12 onwards, he was the RB21, with an explosive run rate of 0.7% (41st). He ranked 36th in yards after contact and scored only three rushing touchdowns. \nTaylor is heading into a contract year, likely his last massive one, after turning 27 this offseason. He’ll be motivated, have his quarterback returning, who might need to lean on the run game more, and once again has virtually no competition for touches. There’s a very real world where Taylor is a top-two back this season. He makes too much sense at this point in the first round.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\nIt was a really disappointing 2025 for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, posting the second-lowest numbers of his career in targets (117), receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,077), with only his rookie season in 2020 worse. He also had a career-low three touchdowns. \nThe newly arrived <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> recorded a 22.1% target share in the red zone compared to Lamb’s 18.6%, which was also behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson</a>, who led the team with 23.1%. Contrast this to 2024, when Lamb had a 27.7% red-zone target share and led the team by 10%. In 2023, it was 28.8% and also led the team by 10%.\nIf you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range. Betting on Lamb’s well-established connection with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> and this team as a whole to bounce back isn’t the worst bet in the world.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\nIt’s more likely that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> is gone than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> based on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP), with drafters more scared of Lamb’s competition than St. Brown’s competition. \nWhen you draft St. Brown, you have a pretty solid idea of what you’re getting. He has recorded over 119 targets in every one of the five seasons he’s played in the NFL and scored double-digit touchdowns in each of the last three. \nPerhaps the ceiling gets capped slightly if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a> trends upwards and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta</a> is healthier, but the Lions were bad last season, and the most important thing is that they might have a competent play-caller once again in Drew Petzing. \nThe team has said they want to lean into what <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jared-goff.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jared Goff</a> does best by using play-action passes heavily. That would be a bonus for St. Brown, who has consistently led the team in first-read target share on such plays.\nFrom must-have players to players to avoid, and everything in between, our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">Fantasy Football Draft Guide</a> delivers the insight you need to build a championship roster.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.08 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a> & <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride (TE – ARI)</a>\nWhether you prefer <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> doesn’t really matter. Neither should be drafted this high. Last season, McBride averaged 18.6 PPR points per game, and Bowers averaged 15.5 in 2024, the better season of his two years in the NFL.\n Five running backs and five wide receivers averaged more than 18.5 points per game in 2024, and 11 managed the same achievement in 2025. It’s incredibly hard for tight ends to score as highly as the top wide receivers and running backs, and both elite tight ends still have issues to face. \nMcBride caught fire with positive touchdown regression while the Cardinals led the league in passing, and he ran 67 more routes than any tight end in at least 20 years. \nBowers, meanwhile, is onto his third quarterback in three years and will be hoping that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> adjusts quickly to the NFL. There’s no sense in reaching for one of these players unless your league features a TE-Premium scoring setting. Only then can both be in the argument for first-round picks.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nIn 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> dominated, scoring 16 touchdowns and rushing for 1,009 yards. That production seemed unsustainable. In 2025, he recorded 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, and gave us even more reason to be confident. \nThe counter to this would be that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> is coming off his lowest passing yardage total since 2019 (3,668), and hasn’t thrown for more than 30 touchdowns in the last three seasons. However, the Bills seem positive their offense will take a step forward this year with the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> under new head coach Joe Brady.\n That remains to be seen. If it does happen, and the team scores more passing touchdowns and moves the ball better, could it come at the expense of Cook’s ceiling?\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.08 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThe middle of the draft board always provides the most flexibility for draft strategy, and this year is no different, allowing us to start with either a wide receiver or a running back.\nStarting WR/WR could let you lean into Zero RB with an elite tight end such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> available in the second or third round. You could also draft your first running back between the likes of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/breece-hall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breece Hall</a>.\nIf you tilt towards a running back here, your wide receiver pick will likely come down to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>.\nRunning back tends to dry up quicker than usual this year, but only having one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your wide receiver room struggling to catch up. It’s a good year to consider a more balanced approach.\nFantasy Football Mock Draft From the 1.08 Pick\nWe used our <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE fantasy football mock draft simulator</a> to show you an example of a draft from the 1.08 position. 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Rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/25/six-players-with-significant-gaps-between-adp-and-rankings/\";s:11:\"description\";s:69:\"Tim Riordan looks at some discrepancies between ADP and DLF rankings.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3332:\"\n \n Dynasty player values are a delicate balance between two sets of data that DLF provides to you: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/rankings/dynasty-rankings/#\">Expert Rankings</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/index.php?type=startup&y=2026&m=7&pos=All&myDLF=231398\">ADP</a>. On one hand, a group of selected experts rank their top dynasty players and we take a consensus. On the other hand, we run a number of mock startup drafts and average the draft position of each player. You get the opinions of the experts, and the opinions of the masses. Sometimes, those numbers are drastically different. When that’s the case, who should we tail? The experts or the public?\nLet’s take a look at the six players in the top 150 picks with the most extreme differences in each direction.\nBetter ADP\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994541/Malik_Washington\">Malik Washington</a>, WR MIA (ADP: 150; Ranking 238; Delta 88)\n\nDynasty ADP History for Washington, per <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994541/Malik_Washington\">DLF</a>. \nWashington’s ADP chart looks more like a thrilling roller coaster ride than a typical ADP chart. He’s had a couple of flashes in his two-year career in Miami, causing the sudden rises in ADP, but he ultimately hasn’t had much value. Now that the Dolphins have released <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/18082/Tyreek_Hill\">Tyreek Hill</a> and traded <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992522/Jaylen_Waddle\">Jaylen Waddle</a>, Washington is left behind as the receiver on this team that has had the most fantasy success in the past.\nWashington’s “WR1” status on this team is fueling the current rise in ADP, but is the WR1 on this Dolphins team really worth consideration in dynasty leagues? The expert rankers don’t think so, ranking him 88 spots lower than his ADP. The lack of experience and talent at wide receiver is multiplied by the lack of talent and experience at quarterback. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993867/Malik_Willis\">Malik Willis</a> is unproven as a starting quarterback, despite some successful weeks filling in for <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992879/Jordan_Love\">Jordan Love</a> over the last couple of seasons. The offense in Miami could be very, very ugly, and Washington isn’t someone I’m pushing too far up my board.\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784980835;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League 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Whether it be via the draft or through free agency, the franchise has done well over the years finding players at both positions that compete at a high level on the backend of their defense. In the 2025 free […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4548:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) after the game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images \n\nThe Denver Broncos have a storied history of safeties and cornerbacks donning the orange and blue. Whether it be via the draft or through free agency, the franchise has done well over the years finding players at both positions that compete at a high level on the backend of their defense.\n\nIn the 2025 free agency period, one of the Broncos’ first big splashes was signing safety Talanoa Hufanga away from the San Francisco 49ers. A former All-Pro and Pro-Bowl player in 2022, Hufanga battled injuries in 2023 and 2024 that limited his impact and potential. Nevertheless, the former USC Standout earned a lucrative three-year deal with up to $45 million with $20 million in total guaranteed money.\n\nHufanga’s first year in the Mile High City was productive. He stayed healthy for the entire season and started every game. Overall, he posted 106 tackles, 11 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, and 2 sacks. Entering his second season with the Broncos, I’m a firm believer Hufanga will have an even larger impact for Denver in 2026. Let’s discuss.\n\n\nTalanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones checked in around the 20th and 21st best safeties in the NFL among league coaches, executives and scouts via ESPN’s <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JFowlerESPN</a>. They fell in the “also receiving votes” category, well outside the top 10. <a href=\"https://t.co/BtWqKvcNuw\">pic.twitter.com/BtWqKvcNuw</a>— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevens/status/2077762044204581146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nPlayer Profile\n\nAge: 27 | Experience: Sixth Year | College: USC | Height: 6’0” | Weight: 200 pounds\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HufaTa00.htm\">2025 Statistics</a>: 17 games played with 17 starts. 106 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 11 pass deflections.\n\nTalanoa Hufanga’s 2026 outlook with the Broncos\n\nHufanga is slated to be the starter opposite of Brandon Jones at safety once again for the Broncos. While most pundits and analysts rank Denver’s backend duo outside of the top ten, I believe they are one of the more diverse and consistent pairings in the NFL.\n\nIn coverage in ’25, Hufanga allowed just 60-percent of passes his direction to be completed—the second-best mark of his career. I thought he was fundamentally sound in that regard and only allowed three touchdowns through the air. Additionally, his 106 tackles were the most of his career. That ranked second on the Broncos defense last season behind only linebacker Alex Singleton.\n\nFrom Day 1, Hufanga’s versatility and fiery on the field demeanor were a huge asset for the Broncos’ defense. His on the field temperament is palpable. The aggression and penchant for tone-setting hits were an important addition to Vance Joseph’s defense last season. That will continue for the upcoming season.\n\nOne area of improvement would be generating more turnovers. 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A young offense and defense with an unproven head coach. \n\nA team filled with questions and not a lot of answers.\n\nUnrealistic Expectation: The Browns contending for a playoff spot\n\nBefore Cleveland traded Garrett, it wouldn’t be out of the equation for the Browns to contend for a wild card spot in the AFC. A young offense with explosive playmakers, a defense that had Garrett, and an easy schedule would have some fans thinking Cleveland could surprise everyone. Unfortunately, it’s not the case. Looking at the landscape of the AFC, the Browns are nowhere close to contending for a playoff spot. 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(Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/425634/will-edge-rusher-odafe-oweh-be-worth-his-96m-deal-this-season-survey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/425634/will-edge-rusher-odafe-oweh-be-worth-his-96m-deal-this-season-survey\">this week’s Reacts survey</a>, we asked Hogs Haven readers to rate their confidence that this year’s big offseaon free agent signing, edge rusher Odafe Oweh, will live up to his 4-year, $96m contract in 2026.\n\nThe results are unsurprising, with more than half of all respondents saying that they are ‘generally confident’, which would equate to a grade of 4 on a 5-point scale.\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\nIn fact, 70% of respondents said that they are either generally confident or absolutely confident — a strong indication of support for a player who peaked with 10 sacks in 2024, but who went sack-less in his first 5 games of the 2025 season before being traded from the Ravens to the Chargers.\n\nThat change of scenery seemed to do Oweh a lot of good. He tallied 7.5 sacks in 12 games in his powder-blue jersey — that pace put him on track for 10.5 sacks in 17 games.\n\nWhat are the expectations, then, for a player who is being paid $24m per season as a pass rusher?\n\n<a href=\"https://overthecap.com/position/edge-rusher\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://overthecap.com/position/edge-rusher\">According to Over the Cap</a>, there are 4 NFL edge rushers currently on contracts with average annual cap hit of between $22m and $24.5m: George Karlaftis, Andrew Van Ginkel, Odafe Oweh, and Montez Sweat. \n\nHere’s a snapshot of some key metrics for those 4 players for the past two seasons combined:\n\nCombined 2024 & 2025 statistics\n\nSource: <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KarlGe00.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KarlGe00.htm\">Pro Football Reference</a>\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Karlaftis leads in 3 metrics: total defensive snaps played, total pressures, and snaps per pressure.\n\n\n\nAndrew Van Ginkel tallied the most sacks of the four players listed.\n\n\n\nOdafe Oweh stacks up pretty well overall despite playing the fewest snaps of the group. He is 2nd in sacks and highly efficient, ranking #1 in snaps per sack and #2 in snaps per pressure.\n\n\nIt looks like this salary range should buy an NFL team around 674 defensive snaps, with 26 pressures and 7.5 sacks in a 17-game season. \n\nIn 2024 & 2025, Oweh produced just about exactly that number of pressures and at least that many sacks while playing significantly fewer snaps. If he only reproduces what he did in 2025, this analysis indicates that he’ll be earning his AAV of $24m per season.\n\nBut can Commanders fans expect even more from Oweh now that he has signed with Washington?\n\nA Transition from Rotational to Alpha Role\n\nHistorically, Oweh’s raw numbers were capped because he was utilized as a rotational asset rather than a true foundational piece. In 2025, he played the first five weeks struggling for snaps in Baltimore before a mid-season trade to the Los Angeles Chargers. Once integrated into Jesse Minter’s defense in Los Angeles, Oweh’s efficiency skyrocketed, culminating in a dominant 17.3% quarterback pressure percentage and a franchise playoff-record 3-sack, 2-forced fumble performance against New England.\n\nThe turning point for his career has now arrived in 2026. Recognizing this elite trajectory, the Commanders signed Oweh to a massive four-year, $96 million contract ($68 million guaranteed) to serve as the undisputed “Alpha” edge rusher.\n\nBy stepping out from the shadow of playing behind other veteran rushers, Oweh is expected to see his snap share rise from 575 snaps per year to 670+ defensive snaps in Washington’s scheme. If he can maintain his per-snap efficiency with the increased snap count, he could generate roughly 28 pressures and 10.5 sacks in 2026. If he plays closer to 800 snaps this season, then his production could align closely with that of Andrew Van Ginkel, who averaged 796 defensive snaps per season over the past two years.\n\nBacked by a defensive scheme explicitly designed to isolate his 90th-percentile athletic traits and a contract that guarantees he will be on the field as much as possible, Oweh possesses both the proven efficiency and the volume opportunity to make 2026 the most productive year of his career.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784977200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Reacts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7626;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Odafe Oweh\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2154;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7722666e446e491ba8323e16fe6ab4de\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Detroit Lions fans predict top-10 season for Sam LaPorta\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/167576/sam-laporta-2026-season-projections-yards\";s:11:\"description\";s:364:\"Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans to project how many receiving yards Sam LaPorta would have during the 2026 season. For this survey, we gathered the receiving totals from LaPorta’s previous three seasons, created five different ranges of totals, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3792:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Tight end Sam LaPorta #87 of the Detroit Lions enters the field during player introductions prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Commanders, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEarlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, and asked Detroit Lions fans to <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/167375/survey-how-many-receiving-yards-will-sam-laporta-have-in-2026\">project how many receiving yards Sam LaPorta would have during the 2026 season</a>.\n\nFor this survey, we gathered the receiving totals from LaPorta’s previous three seasons, created five different ranges of totals, and asked fans to pick which one the All-Pro tight end would land in this season.\n\nLet’s take a look at the results from our survey:\n\n\n\nWhile the majority of fans picked the middle-of-the-road projection for LaPorta, it’s worth pointing out that if he indeed hits this range, he’ll still likely land amongst the top-10 tight ends in the NFL. Last season, only 11 tight ends cleared 651 yards, and only five tight ends exceeded 800 yards, which is where another third of the vote landed. For what it’s worth, <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>’s over/under receiving yards projection for LaPorta currently sits at 650.5 (-114)—a number 75% of the fan base expects him to clear.\n\nLet’s take a look at the <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/167375/survey-how-many-receiving-yards-will-sam-laporta-have-in-2026#comments\">comment section of our original article and The FEED post</a> to see fans’ explanations for their selections (slightly edited for clarity).\n\n\nPhoenix Dark: “If he stays healthy and plays at least 15 games? 700-800 yards. There are so many receiving threats, and when you account for Amon Ra getting at least 1200 yards and Jamo getting around 1000-1200, it makes sense for the third highest to be in the 700-800 range.”\n\n\n\nLenny20: “With all of the weapons the Lions have, I think that somewhere around 700 yards is doable.”\n\n\n\nPanzer1943: “It’s a contract year for him. Goff loves having him on the field. Barring injury, of course, I can see him getting 800+ yards and a Pro Bowl.”\n\n\n\nAman Ramen St. Broth: “I hope the answer is: So Many.”\n\n\nAs a reminder, this survey was sponsored by the folks over at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, who currently have the Lions listed as +1800 to win this year’s Super Bowl, +900 to win the NFC Championship, and +150 to win the NFC North as the current favorites.\n\n\n\nThroughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/\">Detroit Lions</a> fans and fans across the country. If you want to receive these surveys by email weekly, you can <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">sign up here</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784977200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"Detroit Lions Discussion\";i:2;s:21:\"Detroit Lions Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Sam LaPorta\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2155;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9a04c307051f280cfbf178599b94435d\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Commanders EDGE Odafe Oweh poised for career-best season in Washington\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/426019/odafe-oweh-training-camp-ravens-chargers-free-agency\";s:11:\"description\";s:353:\"In this week’s Reacts survey, we asked Hogs Haven readers to rate their confidence that this year’s big offseaon free agent signing, edge rusher Odafe Oweh, will live up to his 4-year, $96-million contract in 2026. The results are unsurprising, with more than half of all respondents saying that they are ‘generally confident’, which would […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5517:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/425634/will-edge-rusher-odafe-oweh-be-worth-his-96m-deal-this-season-survey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/425634/will-edge-rusher-odafe-oweh-be-worth-his-96m-deal-this-season-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this week’s Reacts survey</a>, we asked Hogs Haven readers to rate their confidence that this year’s big offseaon free agent signing, edge rusher Odafe Oweh, will live up to his 4-year, $96-million contract in 2026.\n\nThe results are unsurprising, with more than half of all respondents saying that they are ‘generally confident’, which would equate to a grade of 4 on a 5-point scale.\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\nIn fact, 70% of respondents said that they are either generally confident or absolutely confident — a strong indication of support for a player who peaked with 10 sacks in 2024, but who went sack-less in his first 5 games of the 2025 season before being traded from the Ravens to the Chargers.\n\nThat change of scenery seemed to do Oweh a lot of good. He tallied 7.5 sacks in 12 games in his powder-blue jersey — that pace put him on track for 10.5 sacks in 17 games.\n\nWhat are the expectations, then, for a player who is being paid $24m per season as a pass rusher?\n\n<a href=\"https://overthecap.com/position/edge-rusher\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://overthecap.com/position/edge-rusher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to Over the Cap</a>, there are four NFL edge rushers currently on contracts with an average annual cap hit of between $22 million and $24.5 million: George Karlaftis, Andrew Van Ginkel, Odafe Oweh, and Montez Sweat.\n\nHere’s a snapshot of some key metrics for those 4 players for the past two seasons combined:\n\nCombined 2024 & 2025 statistics\n\nSource: <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KarlGe00.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KarlGe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro Football Reference</a>\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Karlaftis leads in 3 metrics: total defensive snaps played, total pressures, and snaps per pressure.\n\n\n\nAndrew Van Ginkel tallied the most sacks of the four players listed.\n\n\n\nOdafe Oweh stacks up pretty well overall despite playing the fewest snaps of the group. He is second in sacks and highly efficient, ranking #1 in snaps per sack and #2 in snaps per pressure.\n\n\nIt looks like this salary range should buy an NFL team around 674 defensive snaps, with 26 pressures and 7.5 sacks in a 17-game season. \n\nIn 2024 & 2025, Oweh produced just about that number of pressures and at least that many sacks while playing significantly fewer snaps. If he only reproduces what he did in 2025, this analysis indicates that he’ll be earning his AAV of $24 million per season.\n\nBut can Commanders fans expect even more from Oweh now that he has signed with Washington?\n\nA Transition from Rotational to Alpha Role\n\nHistorically, Oweh’s raw numbers were capped because he was utilized as a rotational asset rather than a true foundational piece. In 2025, he played the first five weeks struggling for snaps in Baltimore before a midseason trade to the Los Angeles Chargers. Once integrated into Jesse Minter’s defense in Los Angeles, Oweh’s efficiency skyrocketed, culminating in a dominant 17.3% quarterback pressure percentage and a franchise playoff-record 3-sack, 2-forced fumble performance against New England.\n\nThe turning point for his career has now arrived in 2026. Recognizing this elite trajectory, the Commanders signed Oweh to a massive four-year, $96 million contract ($68 million guaranteed) to serve as the undisputed “alpha” edge rusher.\n\nBy stepping out from the shadow of playing behind other veteran rushers, Oweh is expected to see his snap share rise from 575 snaps per year to 670+ defensive snaps in Washington’s scheme. If he can maintain his per-snap efficiency with the increased snap count, he could generate roughly 28 pressures and 10.5 sacks in 2026. If he plays closer to 800 snaps this season, then his production could align closely with that of Andrew Van Ginkel, who averaged 796 defensive snaps per season over the past two years.\n\nBacked by a defensive scheme explicitly designed to isolate his 90th-percentile athletic traits and a contract that guarantees he will be on the field as much as possible, Oweh possesses both the proven efficiency and the volume opportunity to make 2026 the most productive year of his career.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784977200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Reacts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7626;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Odafe Oweh\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2156;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b49ae3185f790d797d57dfbe4e5f5db7\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"27-yr-old Odafe Oweh poised for career-best season in Washington in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/426019/27-yr-old-odafe-oweh-poised-career-best-season-washington-commanders-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:346:\"In this week’s Reacts survey, we asked Hogs Haven readers to rate their confidence that this year’s big offseaon free agent signing, edge rusher Odafe Oweh, will live up to his 4-year, $96m contract in 2026. The results are unsurprising, with more than half of all respondents saying that they are ‘generally confident’, which would […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5730:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens sacks Gardner Minshew #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter during a game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/425634/will-edge-rusher-odafe-oweh-be-worth-his-96m-deal-this-season-survey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/425634/will-edge-rusher-odafe-oweh-be-worth-his-96m-deal-this-season-survey\">this week’s Reacts survey</a>, we asked Hogs Haven readers to rate their confidence that this year’s big offseaon free agent signing, edge rusher Odafe Oweh, will live up to his 4-year, $96m contract in 2026.\n\nThe results are unsurprising, with more than half of all respondents saying that they are ‘generally confident’, which would equate to a grade of 4 on a 5-point scale.\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\nIn fact, 70% of respondents said that they are either generally confident or absolutely confident — a strong indication of support for a player who peaked with 10 sacks in 2024, but who went sack-less in his first 5 games of the 2025 season before being traded from the Ravens to the Chargers.\n\nThat change of scenery seemed to do Oweh a lot of good. He tallied 7.5 sacks in 12 games in his powder-blue jersey — that pace put him on track for 10.5 sacks in 17 games.\n\nWhat are the expectations, then, for a player who is being paid $24m per season as a pass rusher?\n\n<a href=\"https://overthecap.com/position/edge-rusher\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://overthecap.com/position/edge-rusher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to Over the Cap</a>, there are 4 NFL edge rushers currently on contracts with an average annual cap hit of between $22m and $24.5m: George Karlaftis, Andrew Van Ginkel, Odafe Oweh, and Montez Sweat.\n\nHere’s a snapshot of some key metrics for those 4 players for the past two seasons combined:\n\nCombined 2024 & 2025 statistics\n\nSource: <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KarlGe00.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KarlGe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro Football Reference</a>\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Karlaftis leads in 3 metrics: total defensive snaps played, total pressures, and snaps per pressure.\n\n\n\nAndrew Van Ginkel tallied the most sacks of the four players listed.\n\n\n\nOdafe Oweh stacks up pretty well overall despite playing the fewest snaps of the group. He is 2nd in sacks and highly efficient, ranking #1 in snaps per sack and #2 in snaps per pressure.\n\n\nIt looks like this salary range should buy an NFL team around 674 defensive snaps, with 26 pressures and 7.5 sacks in a 17-game season. \n\nIn 2024 & 2025, Oweh produced just about exactly that number of pressures and at least that many sacks while playing significantly fewer snaps. If he only reproduces what he did in 2025, this analysis indicates that he’ll be earning his AAV of $24m per season.\n\nBut can Commanders fans expect even more from Oweh now that he has signed with Washington?\n\nA Transition from Rotational to Alpha Role\n\nHistorically, Oweh’s raw numbers were capped because he was utilized as a rotational asset rather than a true foundational piece. In 2025, he played the first five weeks struggling for snaps in Baltimore before a mid-season trade to the Los Angeles Chargers. Once integrated into Jesse Minter’s defense in Los Angeles, Oweh’s efficiency skyrocketed, culminating in a dominant 17.3% quarterback pressure percentage and a franchise playoff-record 3-sack, 2-forced fumble performance against New England.\n\nThe turning point for his career has now arrived in 2026. Recognizing this elite trajectory, the Commanders signed Oweh to a massive four-year, $96 million contract ($68 million guaranteed) to serve as the undisputed “Alpha” edge rusher.\n\nBy stepping out from the shadow of playing behind other veteran rushers, Oweh is expected to see his snap share rise from 575 snaps per year to 670+ defensive snaps in Washington’s scheme. If he can maintain his per-snap efficiency with the increased snap count, he could generate roughly 28 pressures and 10.5 sacks in 2026. If he plays closer to 800 snaps this season, then his production could align closely with that of Andrew Van Ginkel, who averaged 796 defensive snaps per season over the past two years.\n\nBacked by a defensive scheme explicitly designed to isolate his 90th-percentile athletic traits and a contract that guarantees he will be on the field as much as possible, Oweh possesses both the proven efficiency and the volume opportunity to make 2026 the most productive year of his career.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784977200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Reacts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7626;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Odafe Oweh\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2157;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"76faffb157ea368edfc6c5970671db0a\";s:5:\"title\";s:99:\"Nik Bonitto on the upcoming season: ‘Everybody’s champing at the bit to get the pads back on’\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179584/nik-bonitto-everybody-champing-at-the-bit-to-get-the-pads-back-on\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"Denver Broncos training camp it now finally upon us. Later next week, they will report and training camp will be open to the fans who already vacuumed up the ‘free’ tickets to these public events. There are none left. That is the price of hype and high expectations. I am here for it. The players […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2724:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images \n\nDenver Broncos training camp it now finally upon us. Later next week, they will report and training camp will be open to the fans who already vacuumed up the ‘free’ tickets to these public events. There are none left. That is the price of hype and high expectations. I am here for it. \n\nThe players are too. One of the best on the defense side of the ball, Nik Bonitto, was asked a few questions while at a charity event on Thursday. He was a myriad of questions <a href=\"https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/on-heels-of-pro-bowl-season-olb-nik-bonitto-eyes-improvement-in-all-facets-in-year-5\">covered on the teams’ main website</a>, but it was two comments that really stood out to me. \n\nFirst, he talked about how he can improve his skillset next season. He understands there is always ways even the league’s most elite players can get better. He clearly has the drive and desire to be the best and for a defense that has league the NFL in sacks in back-to-back seasons, that is great to see.\n\n\n“All facets,” said Bonitto of where he hopes to improve. “I still have a lot of room to grow in my game — in the run and in the pass. Just keep trying to fine-tune these things, keep looking at other guys around the league that are doing it at a high level and seeing how I can put it into my game to continue to be the best player I know I can be.”\n\n\nHe then segued into how the team is feel about the upcoming season and the hunger is there. They finished one game from the Super Bowl without their franchise quarterback in that final defeat, so the expectations have to be through the roof in that locker room heading into this season.\n\n\n“I’m really excited,” Bonitto said. “Especially how the season ended, I know everybody’s champing at the bit to get the pads back on and compete against each other these next couple months. It’s going to be real fun for sure.”\n\n\nThat is a big deal to be honest. A team can only go as far as the players in that building and if they are driven by an intense desire for greatness combined with superior talent, then the sky is truly the limit for these guys. \n\nI can’t wait for this season to begin. How about you?\n\nHorse Tracks\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784973600;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8280;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Nik Bonitto\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2158;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"55132e1eaa3b15d09c932b158583ac7e\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"NY Giants news: Training camp previews, Abdul Carter expectations\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165881/training-camp-previews-abdul-carter-expectations\";s:11:\"description\";s:298:\"Good morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about today. NFL MVP: One non-QB candidate from each NFC team in 2026 | NFL.com Abdul Carter, OLB. As a rookie, Carter might have netted just four sacks, but he led Big Blue with 72 QB pressures — seventh-most in the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7879:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about today.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-mvp-one-non-qb-candidate-from-each-nfc-team-in-2026?campaign=nfl-np-af-pa-2018653&affiliateId=21181&affiliateCustomId=83224X1595658X758901c4a8a548d8ec8c96a4d8ed6a79&clickId=5549227475\">NFL MVP: One non-QB candidate from each NFC team in 2026 | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nAbdul Carter, OLB. As a rookie, Carter might have netted just four sacks, but he led Big Blue with 72 QB pressures — seventh-most in the league, per NGS — and a 15.4 percent QB pressure rate. The edge rusher showed improvement down the stretch, logging 3.5 of his four sacks in the final five weeks. With a strong get-off and more seasoning, Carter should put up bigger numbers in 2026. The Giants upgraded the surroundings for new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, which should provide more opportunities for Carter to cause havoc on a consistent basis after ebbs and flows last season.\n\n\nPaul Schwartz on the OBJ/Harbaugh dynamic\n\n\nWill Odell Beckham Jr. make the team?<a href=\"https://x.com/NYPost_Schwartz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NYPost_Schwartz</a> doesn\'t think so, but \"wouldn\'t bet against him because [John] Harbaugh likes him.\" Blue Rush Training Camp Preview ➡️ <a href=\"https://t.co/5xOz4UQIhz\">https://t.co/5xOz4UQIhz</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/r7iN8gwfJa\">pic.twitter.com/r7iN8gwfJa</a>— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) <a href=\"https://x.com/nypostsports/status/2080641875187302443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nfl-training-camp-10-preseason-breakout-players-152108817.html\">NFL training camp: 10 preseason breakout players | Yahoo Sports</a>\n\n\nGiants DE Abdul Carter. Carter had an odd rookie season. He came in with a ton of hype as the third overall pick of last year’s draft, and had only four sacks. But the pressure stats were very good. He had the most quick pressures of any player in the NFL last season.\n\n\n\nThe best guess is Carter turns a lot of those pressures into sacks this season. There’s no better way to get off to a good start than having a strong preseason, which would be a good sight for new Giants head coach John Harbaugh. Everyone would be excited to see Carter have a big preseason heading into his second NFL season.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.giants.com/news/jaxson-dart-lamar-jackson-john-harbaugh-training-camp-preview\">20 Questions in 20 Days: Jaxson Dart in Year 2 | Giants.com</a>\n\n\nMatt Citak: What the 23-year-old does as an encore from his promising rookie campaign will be an important factor in determining how much success the team has this season. With a new coaching staff in tow, Dart is now learning his second NFL offense in as many seasons. The young signal-caller picked up last year’s system rather quickly, and the hope is that he is able to do the same this year.\n\n\n\nYear 2 is always a big one for quarterbacks. Some players make the jump and take their game to the next level, which is what New England’s Drake Maye and Chicago’s Caleb Williams were able to do last year. Others suffer from the dreaded “sophomore slump” and see their game take a step back. Where Dart lands on this spectrum is the million-dollar question.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25457553-over-under-win-predictions-every-nfl-team-2026\">Over-Under Win Predictions For Every NFL Team In 2026 | Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants: Over 7.5. Bet Confidence Level: Moderate. I’m extremely high on the 2026 Giants. Jaxson Dart registered 24 combined passing/rushing touchdowns to five interceptions as a first-round rookie in 2025 and appears to be on track to take the reins as the franchise quarterback. \n\n\n\nHe’ll now be coached by John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy, who bring considerable know-how and experience to this rising team. The offensive line should be better with top pick Francis Mauigoa on board, Dart now has vet Isaiah Likely as a safety valve, and he’s getting Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo back from injury. If that core can put it all together, a Giants team with several elite talents on defense should keep the momentum going after scoring 68 points in back-to-back wins to conclude 2025 with a run into or above the .500 range in 2026. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/24/nfl-insider-offers-optimistic-update-health-giants-owner-john-mara/91033492007/\">NFL insider offers optimistic update on health of Giants owner John Mara | USAToday.com</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants co-owner and CEO John Mara received an encouraging health update from long-time NFL reporter Gary Myers. Mara publicly disclosed his cancer diagnosis in September 2025, stating he felt strong and optimistic while following a recommended treatment plan. He remained involved with the organization, even adjusting his chemotherapy schedule to participate fully in the coaching search that led to John Harbaugh’s hiring.\n\n\n\n“I can tell you that John looked great when I saw him three or four weeks ago. He really looked great. I hope that’s an indication that things are going well for him health-wise,” Myers said on the Bleav in Giants podcast. “The only other time I’ve seen him publicly was at Harbaugh’s press conference in January. And, to my eyes at least, he looked much better — to the point that if you didn’t know what he was battling, you wouldn’t know. That’s how good he looked.”\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165809/revisiting-the-ny-giants-2023-draft-class\">Revisiting the NY Giants’ 2023 draft class</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165498/training-camp-undrafted-players-53-man-roster-dominic-zvada-ben-mann\">Which undrafted players will make the Giants’ 53-man roster?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165851/ny-giants-news-wr-malik-nabers-avoids-the-pup-list\">NY Giants news: WR Malik Nabers will avoid the PUP list</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-depth-chart/165680/depth-chart-entering-training-camp-what-the-roster-looks-like\">NY Giants depth chart entering training camp: What the roster looks like</a>\n\n\nBBV mailbag\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784973600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12574;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Abdul Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2159;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d2b2a9e9774a588d6e4ed53c4772a6d5\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Joe Flacco earns spot on the 2026 NFL All-Backup Team\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194451/joe-flacco-2026-nfl-all-backup-team\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"The Cincinnati Bengals surprised us all when they traded for Joe Flacco in the middle of the season after Joe Burrow went down last year. The Bengals were crumbling quickly early on last season, but Flacco brought a spark the team, the fanbase, and city desperately needed. Despite a lack of wins, Flacco was incredibly […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2206:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) drops back to throw in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Steelers led 10-6 at halftime. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals surprised us all when they traded for Joe Flacco in the middle of the season after Joe Burrow went down last year.\n\nThe Bengals were crumbling quickly early on last season, but Flacco brought a spark the team, the fanbase, and city desperately needed.\n\nDespite a lack of wins, Flacco was incredibly productive in Zac Taylor’s offense thanks to the help of Ja’Marr Chase and is now officially backing up Joe Burrow going into 2026. \n\nBill Barnwell of ESPN recently shared his <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49391788/2026-nfl-season-all-backup-team-rosters-bench-players-barnwell\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49391788/2026-nfl-season-all-backup-team-rosters-bench-players-barnwell\">NFL All-Backup team</a> going into the new season, and Flacco made the roster.\n\n“Here’s the veteran in our quarterback room. Flacco, 41, has been effective while bouncing around the league over the past three years, posting a 45.5 QBR while winning games for the Browns, Colts and Bengals. He’s going to throw some truly painful interceptions, but Flacco still has a strong arm, does a solid job of avoiding sacks and can run the offense from under center. 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If he plays well with it through training camp he\'ll keep it on, but if he decides to ditch the brace, he\'s medically cleared to play without it.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784970398;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2162;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a872053e23590e72c41467902e6558e9\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Chances of Tyrel Dodson being traded – The Splash Zone 7/25/26\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/121080/chances-of-tyrel-dodson-being-traded-the-splash-zone-7-25-26\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"The Miami Dolphins sort of shocked some of their fans and analysts when they went out and drafted three linebackers in this year’s NFL Draft. Just this past week, they also extended one of their defensive captains in Jordyn Brooks after a phenomenal season. So, the Dolphins appear set at linebacker and that’s even with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4361:\"\n\n\n \n MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Tyrel Dodson #25 of the Miami Dolphins is introduced prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n\nThe Miami Dolphins sort of shocked some of their fans and analysts when they went out and drafted three linebackers in this year’s NFL Draft. Just this past week, they also extended one of their defensive captains in Jordyn Brooks after a phenomenal season. So, the Dolphins appear set at linebacker and that’s even with Tyrel Dodson on the roster. \n\nWhich is why it wouldn’t be shocking to see Dodson traded at some point as his name has come up in trade talks. If Jacob Rodriguez can perform in training camp and inspire some confidence, then the Dolphins should probably explore Dodson’s trade value. While he won’t command much, he is a cheap veteran option for a team in need. \n\nYou can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-news/the-miami-dolphins-ended-the-trade-speculation-around-one-linebacker-but-it-may-be-time-to-wonder-about-another/\">The Miami Dolphins ended the trade speculation around one linebacker — but it may be time to wonder about another</a> The offseason was filled with trade speculation for Miami Dolphins star linebacker Jordyn Brooks. Is it time to speculate about another veteran linebacker being a trade piece?\n\n\n\nDolphins Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.ph/nfl/story/_/id/49096889/2026-miami-dolphins-training-camp-preview\">2026 Miami Dolphins training camp preview – ESPN</a> The Miami Dolphins 2026 training camp runs from July 28 to Aug. 26 at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida.\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/10-reasons-miami-dolphins-training-095352454.html\">10 reasons to follow Miami Dolphins training camp: Malik Willis </a>As the Miami Dolphins prepare to open their first training camp under new coach Jeff Hafley, expectations could not be lower.\n\n\n\nJeff Hafley\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-hired-someone-previous-nfl-110000815.html\">Should Dolphins have hired someone with previous NFL head coach experience? | Countdown to camp </a>With the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 season fast approaching, the South Florida Sun Sentinel ends its look at the top 10 storylines to watch ahead of the start of training camp on Wednesday.\n\n\n\nDolphins Quarterbacks\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-news/the-miami-dolphins-reportedly-have-a-workout-scheduled-with-the-ufls-most-valuable-player/\">The Miami Dolphins reportedly have a workout scheduled with the UFL’s Most Valuable Player </a>The Miami Dolphins are reportedly set to host a new quarterback for a workout next week.\n\n\n\nDolphins Secondary\n\n<a href=\"https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/training-camp-preview-2026-defensive-backs\">Training Camp Preview 2026: Defensive Backs</a> Head Coach Jeff Hafley cut his teeth coaching defensive backs. So, it’s no surprise the room takes on an entirely different look in his first year.\n\n\n\nPhinsider News You May Have Missed\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/121032/expectations-for-dolphins-new-look-offense-the-splash-zone-7-24-26-malik-willis-devon-achane-bobby-slowik\">Expectations for Dolphins new look offense – The Splash Zone 7/24/26 </a>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-discussion/121149/phinsider-victory-of-the-week-open-thread-discussion-vol-684\">Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 684 </a>Please join us on Friday evenings to share your personal victory of the week, big or small.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784970000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"The Phinsider\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Miami Dolphins News\";i:1;s:15:\"The Splash Zone\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6315;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyrel Dodson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6949;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jordyn Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2163;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"58703b2cd700c18264b55847c7b85247\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"49ers news: One analyst says it’s a make-or-break season for Deommodore Lenoir\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160616/49ers-news-one-analyst-says-its-a-make-or-break-season-for-deommodore-lenoir\";s:11:\"description\";s:308:\"The 49ers will have their first training camp practice today. There aren’t any pads, so don’t expect much news. But we are officially back. If you haven’t seen this feed post from Fooch, he asked how many games Mike Evans would appear in this season. What say you? Be sure to create an account if […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8256:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Deommodore Lenoir #2 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe 49ers will have their first training camp practice today. There aren’t any pads, so don’t expect much news. But we are officially back.\n\nIf you haven’t seen this feed post from Fooch, he asked how many games Mike Evans would appear in this season. What say you?\n\nBe sure to create an account if you haven’t, so you can participate in things like commenting, voting on polls, etc. Just go to the top <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/\">right corner of this link</a>.\n\nOnto today’s links…\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-brandon-aiyuk-future-contract/\">Agent’s Take: Brandon Aiyuk has only himself to blame for 49ers limbo chaos</a>\n\n\nAiyuk claimed he fired Williams in November. Williams was still listed as Aiyuk’s agent of record by the NFLPA until the end of June, when Aiyuk sent a written notice as required by their agent regulations. Presumably, Aiyuk told Williams verbally last November that his services were no longer needed. Although Williams hadn’t received a termination letter, it’s understandable that he wouldn’t be trying to protect Aiyuk’s interest anymore after such a conversation.\n\n\n\nThere wasn’t anything preventing Williams from making the split official at any time by sending Aiyuk a termination letter. For example, <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1272852/antonio-brown/\">Antonio Brown</a> and <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1824921/johnny-manziel/\">Johnny Manziel</a> were fired by their respective agents.\n\n\n\nI don’t doubt that Aiyuk was told by the NFLPA and/or Williams that he would be released in early June at the latest. That was likely before Aiyuk went AWOL. The 49ers are less inclined to reward what can reasonably be viewed as negative behavior.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/george-kittle-reveals-one-area-173523433.html\">George Kittle reveals one area where Kyle Shanahan has grown as 49ers coach</a>\n\n\n“His situational awareness, in my opinion, has grown so much,” Kittle said. “He’s been the head coach for going on 10 years now, and he’s just learned constantly — this part of the game matters the most. Got to hang onto the ball before halftime. Don’t let the other team score. Turnovers, whatever it is. Our whole team has realized that, too. We’ve all grown with it.” “Sometimes we get one of the most difficult game plans I’ve ever seen in my entire life, and then another game, it’ll be the easiest game plan I’ve ever seen, but it’s versus a better team,” Kittle said. “I’m just like, ‘Kyle, what are we doing?’ But then they all work, and I’m just like, oh well. I’m having a great time regardless.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/niners/2026/07/24/chad-johnson-predicts-career-year-for-49ers-wr-mike-evans-in-2026/91035788007/\">Former All-Pro WR predicts career year for 49ers wideout</a>\n\n\nComing to San Francisco, the 32-year-old is expected to be the team’s top wide receiver for Brock Purdy to target, and some, including legendary NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson, believe that Evans will be great for the 49ers.\n\n\n\nIn a post on social media, Johnson predicted that Evans will catch 98 passes for 1,343 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2026. That would be the most receptions, the second-most receiving yards and tied for the fourth-most touchdowns that he’s had in year.\n\n\n\nWith Evans coming off of a rough season where he missed nine games due to injury, those are lofty predictions for this year, but if the 49ers got even 80% of that production, they’d probably be thrilled this year.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-preseason-predictions-many-wins-playoff-22357404.php\">25 predictions for 49ers’ season: How many games will they win? Should you save up for playoff tickets? (Paywall)</a>\n\n\n10. Sack leaders: <a href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/nick-bosa/\" class=\"\">Nick Bosa</a> (10), Osa Odighizuwa (4.5), <a href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/mykel-williams/\" class=\"\">Mykel Williams</a> (4), Romello Height (4).\n\n\n\n11. Kittle will make his season debut in Week 2 after suffering a torn Achilles in January.\n\n\n\n12. Purdy will miss two starts with a sprained AC joint. His season stats: 3,772 yards, 25 TDs, 11 INTs, completing 68.1% of his passes.\n\n\n\n13. Their first draft pick, WR De’Zhaun Stribling, will have 36 catches for 458 yards and 3 TDs.\n\n\n\n14. A running back who is not on the current roster will have at least 40 carries.\n\n\n\n15. A pass rusher who is not on the current roster will have at least four sacks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/every-player-roster-bubble-49ers-whos-in-whos-out\">Every Player on the Roster Bubble for the 49ers: Who’s In, Who’s Out</a>\n\n\n\nRunning Back Isaac Guerendo \n\n\n\nGuerendo will need to make it with special teams.\n\n\n\nWide Receiver Demarcus Robinson \n\n\n\nRobinson could prove more reliable than Kirk in the preseason.\n\n\n\nWide Receiver Junior Bergen\n\n\n\nBergen could earn a spot by returning kicks and punts. \n\n\n\nTight End Brayden Willis \n\n\n\nThe tight end room is thin, opening a door for Willis. \n\n\n\nOffensive Tackle Austen Pleasants \n\n\n\nPleasants could outshine one of Vederian Lowe or Enrique Cruz. \n\n\n\nOffensive Lineman Nick Zakelj\n\n\n\nThe versatility of Zakelj gives him a chance to stick around.\n\n\n\nInterior Defensive Lineman Evan Anderson\n\n\n\nThe following three linemen will all compete for a fifth spot. They will also compete with Gracen Halton for the fourth spot. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/niners/2026/07/24/49ers-cb-deommodore-lenoir-make-or-break-season-per-pff/91015365007/\">49ers starter entering ‘make-or-break’ season, per PFF</a>\n\nPFF’s Bradley Locker wrote that Lenoir is one of 10 players on Super Bowl contenders who make or break his respective teams’ 2026 campaign. Locker pointed to a step back in coverage and run defense as reasons for concern with Lenoir.\n\n\nIt’s still remarkable that the 49ers reached the divisional round given their defense finished 31st in success rate. While injuries and issues affected almost every level of the unit, Lenoir was also more ineffective than usual.\n\n\n\nLenoir led San Francisco in defensive snaps but posted a 65.7 PFF coverage grade, good for the 62nd percentile — a dip from the 74-plus coverage grades he posted in each of the previous two seasons. His 99.8 passer rating allowed still ranked 20th-highest among qualified corners, and he graded in the 51st percentile in coverage at outside corner. 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In the process, the Patriots added to a previously aging tight end room. Following an Austin Hooper exit to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, New England signed hybrid tight end Julian Hill. It also […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7340:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA- JUNE 11: Eli Raridon #82 of the New England Patriots speaks to the media after New England Patriots Minicamp on June 11, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Summer Lamont/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nBased on the New England Patriots’ 2026 offseason moves, the organization made improving quarterback Drake Maye’s offensive weapons a priority. In the process, the Patriots added to a previously aging tight end room.\n\nFollowing an Austin Hooper exit to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, New England <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123932/patriots-agreed-to-terms-julian-hill-mike-brown-new-league-year-opens\">signed hybrid tight end Julian Hill</a>. It also <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-draft/126842/eli-raridon-third-round-pick-analysis-roster-impact\">selected Notre Dame’s Eli Raridon</a> in the third round of the NFL Draft. However, a <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/129302/julian-hill-season-ending-knee-injury-analysis\">season-ending injury to Hill</a> during a spring practice left a void in the group that remains unresolved.\n\nIn the final edition of our Patriots training camp preview series, we’ll take a look at New England’s tight end corps in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices.\n\n*Denotes player on the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/129871/2026-roster-projection-minicamp-offseason-workouts\">Pats Pulpit 53-man roster projection</a>\n\nDepth chart\n\nStarters: Hunter Henry (31)*, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131537/eli-raridon-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Eli Raridon (22/R)*</a> | Backups: Tanner Arkin (22/R)*, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130427/jack-westover-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Jack Westover (27)</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131506/cj-dippre-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">C.J. Dippre (24)</a>, Mitch Van Vooren (25), Jeremiah Franklin (22) | IR: Julian Hill (25)\n\nHunter Henry is entering his sixth season leading the position group and has proved to be nothing short of reliable. But as he enters his age-31 season, it’s fair to question whether he’ll have the same receiving impact on offense as in recent years. \n\nSo far, there haven’t been any indications this offseason of that being the case, and with unproven depth behind him, New England will need him to remain a stable presence.\n\nThe Patriots drafted Raridon as another receiving threat to pair with Henry, who can also extend vertically up the seam and be a red-zone threat. Two ACL tears on the same knee frequently sidelined him during his first two collegiate seasons with the Fighting Irish; Raridon’s a developmental piece that will need to make a quick impact in Foxboro.\n\nNew England’s fullback last season, Jack Westover, is also returning and switching back to tight end following the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123465/reggie-gilliam-fullback-signed-news\">Reggie Gilliam signing</a>. The 27-year-old has only caught two receptions in his Patriots career but was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention in 2023 as a receiver at Washington.\n\nRounding out the depth chart are 2025 undrafted free agent C.J. Dippre, who spent the majority of his rookie campaign on the practice squad, undrafted rookies Tanner Arkin and Jeremiah Franklin. The latter, just like second-year man Mitch Van Vooren, was added right before camp. Without Hill practicing, Dippre or Arkin seem to have the best opportunity out of quartet to make the final roster primarily as a blocking tight end.\n\nKey question: Will New England keep adding to the unit?\n\nWhile Hill’s strength is blocking, executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf believes he has <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-suffer-major-blow-at-te-place-newcomer-on-ir-julian-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">untapped potential as a receiver</a>. However, the tight end’s injury restructures the position heading into training camp, leaving the Patriots without an immediate versatile blocker and receiving threat even after adding the likes of Van Vooren and Franklin.\n\nAs a consequence, the team might keep exploring the market to add some veteran talent. A few available free agents include renowned blockers include Will Dissly, Nick Vannett and Pharaoh Brown, who was with New England in 2023.\n\nHaving an established blocker in the room would. help seal the open wound left by Hill and give the team more security than the likes of Arkin, Van Vooren and Franklin can provide. This would also allow Raridon to step up in a high-volume receiving role.\n\nX-Factor: Eli Raridon\n\nBecause of Raridon’s natural ability as a receiver, he can make a substantial impact as a receiving threat for Maye in year one.\n\nThe athletic tight end posted a 9.46 <a href=\"https://x.com/MathBomb/status/2047872490089669115\">Relative Athletic Score</a> for his testing at the NFL Combine in March. Raridon is also a fluid mover for his size (6-foot-6, 245 pounds) with a large catch radius. He can be a consistent target over the middle of the field at the intermediate level and vertically.\n\n“Willing, conscientious, wants to learn,” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/129726/tight-end-depth-chart-julian-hill-injury-eli-raridon\">Vrabel said of Raridon’s progress</a> at minicamp. “I think there are a lot of new things that come in from college, and terminology is different, and there are a lot of things that are new to him, but I would say that he picks things up quickly. When he’s able to play with the speed that he has available to him, that’s kind of shown up.”\n\nStill, it may take considerable time for the rookie to earn consistent offensive snaps.\n\nRaridon’s extensive list of previous injuries in college makes him more of a project player to begin his young career. 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He ranked WR10 in Air Yards and WR12 in Expected Fantasy Points per route run. Unfortunately, he also had the 6th-lowest catch rate and the 9th-fewest catchable targets, while Luther Burden actually led all WRs in catchable target rate. My initial thought was that Odunze was running a ton of deep routes while Burden received a lot of screen passes (which is true). But looking at the splits, that wasn\'t actually the problem: (stats via fantasypointsdata) Catch rate on out, in, slant-routes: Player TPRR CR% Rome Odunze 0,43 56% Luther Burden 0,34 75% Catch rate on targets when open: Player TPRR CR% Rome Odunze 0,26 65% Luther Burden 0,44 93% Catch rate on targets between the 10-19 yard range: Player TPRR CR% Rome Odunze 0,39 31% Luther Burden 0,33 71% 1st Read Targets: Player TPRR CR% Rome Odunze 0,35 59% Luther Burden 0,25 73% No matter what you look at, Odunze’s catch rate remained low across the board and Burdens remained high. Pressure rate or time to throw didn\'t make a difference either. And Rome wasn\'t just a deep threat; his TPRR on slants, ins, and outs were fantastic, as well as his targets in the 10-19 yard range. Injury definitely could have played a role here. From Week 6 on, his catchable target rate dropped and his average separation score took a hit as well. However, even on targets where he created separation, his catchable target rate still dropped. I’m not entirely sure what to make of all this just, but if Rome Odunze is healthy again (and there’s real concern that won’t be the case), he’s a prime positive regression candidate for this upcoming season. submitted by /u/Fine-Try-8153 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2139:\"Rome Odunze could have had a great 2025 season. He ranked WR10 in Air Yards and WR12 in Expected Fantasy Points per route run. Unfortunately, he also had the 6th-lowest catch rate and the 9th-fewest catchable targets, while Luther Burden actually led all WRs in catchable target rate. My initial thought was that Odunze was running a ton of deep routes while Burden received a lot of screen passes (which is true). But looking at the splits, that wasn\'t actually the problem: (stats via fantasypointsdata) Catch rate on out, in, slant-routes: Player TPRR CR% Rome Odunze 0,43 56% Luther Burden 0,34 75% Catch rate on targets when open: Player TPRR CR% Rome Odunze 0,26 65% Luther Burden 0,44 93% Catch rate on targets between the 10-19 yard range: Player TPRR CR% Rome Odunze 0,39 31% Luther Burden 0,33 71% 1st Read Targets: Player TPRR CR% Rome Odunze 0,35 59% Luther Burden 0,25 73% No matter what you look at, Odunze’s catch rate remained low across the board and Burdens remained high. Pressure rate or time to throw didn\'t make a difference either. And Rome wasn\'t just a deep threat; his TPRR on slants, ins, and outs were fantastic, as well as his targets in the 10-19 yard range. Injury definitely could have played a role here. From Week 6 on, his catchable target rate dropped and his average separation score took a hit as well. However, even on targets where he created separation, his catchable target rate still dropped. I’m not entirely sure what to make of all this just, but if Rome Odunze is healthy again (and there’s real concern that won’t be the case), he’s a prime positive regression candidate for this upcoming season. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Fine-Try-8153\"> /u/Fine-Try-8153 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v62xwl/rome_odunzes_catch_rate_makes_no_sense/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v62xwl/rome_odunzes_catch_rate_makes_no_sense/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784969371;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12519;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Luther Burden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11620;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rome Odunze\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2166;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2d0cfbbef492dcd4603f6ade0b27b864\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Mike LaFleur has no concerns about Josh Sweat\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-lafleur-has-no-concerns-about-josh-sweat\";s:11:\"description\";s:123:\"Josh Sweat was the subject of trade chatter in the offseason, as the Cardinals received calls about the outside linebacker.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3018:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_lafleurcards_260724\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"485151\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_lafleurcards_260724\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_lafleurcards_260724\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Arizona Cardinals\",\"title\": \"LaFleur \'may be playing a bad hand\' with reporters\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/mike-lafleur-may-be-playing-a-bad-hand-with-reporters\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-24T16:20:38Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Josh Sweat was the subject of trade chatter in the offseason, as the Cardinals received calls about the outside linebacker. He missed all of the voluntary offseason program, choosing to work out on his own as he has done in the past.It was unclear whether that was related to the firing of Jonathan Gannon, who Sweat followed from Philadelphia after two seasons together with the Eagles.Additional questions were raised when the Cardinals placed Sweat on the active/physically unable to perform list to start training camp this week.Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Friday that the move was related to Sweat\'s ramp-up for training camp and not any unhappiness from the one-time Pro Bowler.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/news/lafleur-no-concerns-about-josh-sweat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I’m going to say no</a>,\" LaFleur said, via Darren Urban of the team website, \"because I don\'t see any discontent, and he\'s never expressed any discontent to me.\"LaFleur clarified that while Sweat missed the voluntary work, he was around the Dignity Health Training Center and in contact with the team.\"Everyone is on the same page the entire time,\" LaFleur said. \"You guys can believe me or not, but I am not worried about Josh Sweat at all in terms of his health. 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But he\'s not really practicing.As noted by Darren Urban of the team\'s official website, Brissett \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/Cardschatter/status/2080815882264359340?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">isn’t participating in 11-on-11 drills yet</a>.\"That\'s surely a direct result of his dissatisfaction with a deal he signed under the impression that he wouldn\'t be the team\'s QB1. Now that he\'s the presumptive Week 1 starter, he\'s seeking an adjustment.The current range for veteran starters begins in the low $20 millions and stretches into the $60 millions. With Brissett currently at $6.5 million per year, triple that to $19.5 million and call it a day.He\'d be the lowest-paid veteran starter, while still making much more than he\'s due to make.And it would help get him as ready as he can be with a new coaching staff and a new offense. Which is even more critical, given that the Cardinals are in a division with three Super Bowl contenders.Who would have thought that the Cardinals would long for the days that they were the which-doesn\'t-belong-and-why fifth team in the NFC East?\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784941442;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2168;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"21d683cd9dafc3964e949385d2ca05dc\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Patrick Mahomes consulted with Tom Brady, others during the rehab process\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-consulted-with-tom-brady-others-during-the-rehab-process\";s:11:\"description\";s:88:\"Patrick Mahomes has made a remarkable recovery from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3751:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_brady_260722\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"163230\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_brady_260722\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_brady_260722\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Could Brady run for president in the future?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/examining-the-potential-of-a-tom-brady-u-s-presidential-run\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-22T19:10:50Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Patrick Mahomes has made a remarkable recovery from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. The Chiefs quarterback injured his knee in a Dec. 14 game and underwent surgery the following day.A little over seven months later, he is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-has-been-cleared-to-fully-participate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cleared for training camp</a>.Mahomes said he consulted with several players who went through a similar rehab.“I talked to Tom [Brady] <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316650104.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">early in the process</a> because he had the same injury, a very similar injury that I had,” Mahomes said Friday, via Pete Sweeney of the Kansas City Star. Brady tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee during the season opener in 2008 before winning Comeback Player of the Year in 2009.“It’s just talking to guys that have been through this process and just saying how you have to stay on top of it,” Mahomes said. “It’s a long process. I remember sitting on the table and watching us play those last few games and how much it hurt me, but I knew that if I continued to work, I could be at this spot where I get cleared for practice. Now I’m just trying to get to that spot where I’m cleared to play in the regular season on that first week.”Mahomes also talked to former Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu and veteran tight end Zach Ertz. Mathieu tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee in 2013 and had another ACL tear in 2015, and Ertz tore his ACL a week before Mahomes\' injury.His conversations with Ertz turned into a rehab competition.“We kind of had like competitions on where we were at, and where we were rehabbing,” Mahomes said of Ertz. “It would start off as how much deadlift — what you’re deadlifting, where you’re at — and then [we would] send little videos. 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An overwhelming 59% of voters said that Travis Etienne Jr. will be the one racking up the most rushing yards for the Saints this season. Etienne, who is a Jennings, LA native, was one of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1719:\"\n\n\n \n METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - MAY 28: Travis Etienne Jr. #3 of the New Orleans Saints attends the OTA Offseason Workout at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on May 28, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn this week’s Saints reacts poll, we asked our readers who they think will be the team’s leading rusher this season? \n\n\n\nAn overwhelming 59% of voters said that Travis Etienne Jr. will be the one racking up the most rushing yards for the Saints this season. Etienne, who is a Jennings, LA native, was one of the most sought-after free agents this year. On March 13, he signed a four-year, $52 million contract to play for the Saints back in his home state. Etienne just turned 27 years old in January and is being groomed to take over as Alvin Kamara’s successor, who is 30 years old, in the last year of his newly restructured contract and is likely to retire after this season. \n\nPrior to signing with the Saints, Etienne spent four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had a career year in 2025, rushing for 1,107 yards for 7 rushing touchdowns on 260 carries. He also had a career high 6 receiving touchdowns on 36 receptions for 292 yards. 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League-winning sleeper! - Explosive in spring workouts and strong start to camp - Chuba stunk in 2025 - Great prospect with a rare blend of speed, acceleration, and power - Soft hands as a pass catcher - Canales raving about him, plan in Y2 was to hand the keys to Brooks before his injury in Y1 (per Canales). submitted by /u/rotostreetjournal [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1106:\"<a href=\"https://www.rotostreetjournal.com/2026/07/24/jonathon-brooks-chance-to-be-starter-after-strong-start-to-2026-carolina-panthers-training-camp/\">https://www.rotostreetjournal.com/2026/07/24/jonathon-brooks-chance-to-be-starter-after-strong-start-to-2026-carolina-panthers-training-camp/</a> TLDR: Chuba could be relegated to the background if/when Brooks takes off. 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The press conferences marked the official start […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7146:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 28: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs follows through on a pass during the Kansas City Chiefs OTA\'s on May 28, 2026 at the Chiefs Training Facility in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAfter <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> head coach Andy Reid confirmed rumors that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be a full participant to begin training camp, the MVP signal-caller talked through the latest checkpoint in his goal to start Week 1 “Monday Night Football” against the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> at Arrowhead Stadium.\n\nThe press conferences marked the official start of camp, which could be one of the most challenging ever for Mahomes. Wearing the non-contact jersey that every quarterback wears in camp, it’s important to remember that “100%” in St. Joe doesn’t mean “100%” for a regular-season status.\n\nTo that point, coach Reid doesn’t see camp being much different for Mahomes, expressing that when asked about it by reporters on Friday afternoon.\n\n“I don’t think it will be,” Reid answered. “We’ll see about the games and all that once we get there, but right now… he’s been given clearance.”\n\n“It was always the goal to be able to practice when we got to training camp,” Mahomes told reporters during his press conference. “So we’ve kind of hit that next step, and now, it’s just going to be about building.”\n\nAfter months of private rehabilitation, Chiefs Kingdom will now have eyes on their favorite quarterback for the rest of his journey to being ready to start in the season opener on September 14th.\n\nMahomes sounds locked in on proving to all spectators that the injury and its recovery process won’t stop him from playing the position at its highest level.\n\n“You have to continue to work,” Mahomes said about himself. “Get better and better, and go throughout practice, prove to the coaches, prove to the doctors, everybody, that I’m the same quarterback I was before, if not better, and I can go out there, take care of myself and win football games.”\n\n\n\"Prove to the coaches, prove to the doctors and everybody that I\'m the same quarterback I was before, if not better.\" Patrick Mahomes shares his mindset coming back from a torn ACL and LCL ahead of training camp 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/964N8fWqXp\">pic.twitter.com/964N8fWqXp</a>— ESPN (@espn) <a href=\"https://x.com/espn/status/2080760246176252135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n“It’s a long process; the process isn’t over,” Mahomes acknowledged. “It’s something I’ll probably deal with for the next few years of my career and throughout the rest of my career. You have to stay on top of that stuff, but I feel comfortable now being able to go out there and run the offense the way it’s supposed to be run.”\n\nThe Chiefs’ starting quarterback is ready for full-time practice, comfortable wearing a brace because he wore one in college. There’s no plan for when he could shed the additional protection.\n\nRegardless, Mahomes made it clear at one point in the press conference that he won’t be satisfied with any limited version of himself.\n\n“I plan to be able to do everything I did before,” Mahomes said.\n\nFrom here, he is focused on a list of things to improve on, just like any other year.\n\n“I’m obviously going to try and take care of myself a little bit better than I did last season,” Mahomes pointed out. “I think I ran a little bit too much last season, so I’ll try to be better with that.”\n\nThe gunslinger was also reflective of his play before an injury came into the equation.\n\n“I feel like I wasn’t playing my best football at the end of last year before I got hurt,” Mahomes shared. “So I have to find ways to get better [at] navigating the pocket, running the offense better, getting the ball out of my hands and letting other guys make plays.”\n\n“I think this injury helped me kind of focus on those little things as I kind of get back to being who I am.”\n\nHe believes he will need an emphasis on translating offseason gym strength to on-field quarterback play after spending most of his time in a weight room to rehabilitate.\n\n“When you talk to guys who have had the injury I had,” Mahomes began. “A lot of times, you feel stronger; I feel stronger than I’ve ever felt, as far as strength, lifting and stuff like that. So now, it’s just about getting that quarterback stuff down: moving in the pocket quick, making those quick movements, reacting and doing stuff like that.”\n\nAbove all, Mahomes will need to make sure he’s available to the team for every game played by the Chiefs, all the way through the ultimate stage in February, potentially.\n\n\nAs Patrick Mahomes builds to 100% from the knee injury, he remembers this play from his first game back from a knee dislocation in 2019 \"It looks cool, but I actually did it because I was trying to get my knee out of there.\" Good example of 15 playing congizant of his knee <a href=\"https://t.co/9z6notW6pc\">pic.twitter.com/9z6notW6pc</a>— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) <a href=\"https://x.com/RonOnChiefs/status/2080765767826518399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nHe will need to play with caution for his knee, something he has experience with from the 2019 season. Speaking with reporters, he remembered the first game returning from dislocating his knee that season: a loss to the <a href=\"https://musiccitymiracles.com\">Tennessee Titans</a>. He made a highlight-reel throw that he revealed a key detail about: he made the jump throw in an attempt to keep his knee out of harm’s way in a muddied pocket.\n\nHe admitted that it was a turning point in letting cautiousness from the injury affect his game.\n\n“After that play. I showed that I could be athletic,” Mahomes remembered. “I could jump off the knee I injured, and I can still make plays that I’ve always made.”\n\nWe shouldn’t anticipate any jump passes in St. Joe, but Chiefs fans will be keeping an eye on Mahomes every day, watching him build back to feeling like the playmaker we’ve always known, and maybe more.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784932200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";i:1;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2172;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c37aa94a53df7d4c763648536cb813af\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Saints DE Cam Jordan hosts 8th annual C3 Youth Football Camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/112054/saints-de-cam-jordan-hosts-8th-annual-c3-youth-football-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"On Friday, July 24, 2026, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan hosted his 8th annual C3 Youth Football Camp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie. Jordan’s teammate Saints wide receiver Barion Brown was also in attendance. The annual event was held for over 200 local area children from ages 5 to 12. As […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1375:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nOn Friday, July 24, 2026, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan hosted his 8th annual C3 Youth Football Camp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie.\n\nJordan’s teammate Saints wide receiver Barion Brown was also in attendance.\n\nThe annual event was held for over 200 local area children from ages 5 to 12. As a part his foundation, Jordan’s 3C Football Camp helps to promote “character, confidence and courage” by challenging every kid, at every level, every day with football, and life skills. \n\nThe Cam Jordan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to positively impact children’s lives and improve the community through resources, youth development initiatives, and innovative experiences.\n\nTo learn more about Jordan’s foundation and the various programs, including the Legacy Scholarship Program and “Thank You NOLA campaign” which will feature 16 weeks (in honor of his 16 years with the Saints) of community engagement, surprise activations, and opportunities for fans to connect with Cam Jordan throughout his final season, please visit: <a href=\"https://camjordanfoundation.org/\">Cam Jordan Foundation | Creating Positive Change</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784931579;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:35:\"New Orleans Saints Community Events\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:957;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Cameron Jordan\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2173;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"475f3d02237ca9c8cd75a3b778325543\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Rashee Rice\'s knee is good to go for training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rashee-rices-knee-is-good-to-go-for-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:91:\"Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is cleared for training camp, coach Andy Reid said Friday.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2544:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mahomesrecovery_270726\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"492359\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_mahomesrecovery_270726\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_mahomesrecovery_270726\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Kansas City Chiefs\",\"title\": \"Will Mahomes and the Chiefs return to form?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/will-patrick-mahomes-and-the-kansas-city-chiefs-return-to-form-in-2026\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-27T12:45:17Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is cleared for training camp, coach Andy Reid said Friday.\"Rashee Rice, with his knee debridement, is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/onsi/chiefs-pre-training-camp-injury-updates-rashee-rice-omarr-norman-lott-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doing great</a>,\" Reid said, via Jordan Foote of SI.com. \"So he will, again, go. We\'ll keep an eye on him, but he\'s cleared to go.\"Rice underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in May before serving a 30-day sentence for violating his probation by testing positive for THC. Rice was released from Dallas County Jail on June 16.\"He\'s done a great job rehabbing up here,\" Reid said. \"He\'s been up here the whole time. He\'ll be in and out here in the next couple of days, but he\'s been here throughout.\"Undrafted rookie tight end John Michael Gyllenborg is working through a knee sprain that kept him out of the offseason program.\"Gyllenborg, he\'s still working through the knee sprain which he had,\" Reid said. \"They\'re doing some other evaluations on him, so we\'ll just see for this camp here, most likely, he won\'t get much work there.\"\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784931200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2174;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b61e4d40ea188bca5d9b0ef2391a7cb6\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Malachi Lawrence’s goals for this season are what you want to hear\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210809/malachi-lawrence-rookie-goals\";s:11:\"description\";s:308:\"Ask anyone which Dallas Cowboys defensive rookie they are most excited to see throughout training camp and you will get the same answer over and over: Caleb Downs. This is the right answer, to be clear. Downs is projected as a generational player and is set to transform what the Cowboys are able to do […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3348:\"\n\n\n \n May 1, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Malachi Lawrence (57) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images \n\nAsk anyone which Dallas Cowboys defensive rookie they are most excited to see throughout training camp and you will get the same answer over and over: Caleb Downs.\n\nThis is the right answer, to be clear. Downs is projected as a generational player and is set to transform what the Cowboys are able to do on the defensive side of the ball. Watching him in action with the rest of the team is going to be incredible and help justify the lofty beliefs that we have in him.\n\nIf you ask someone to mix it up though you will probably hear about Jaishawn Barham. The Cowboys have a need at linebacker and he may fit the mold that new defensive coordinator Christian Parker is lookig for there, so excitement is also warranted with him.\n\nWe often talk about how difficult it is to fly under the radar as a member of the Cowboys, but first-rounder Malachi Lawrence may be doing that thanks to what’s going on around him. How he fares is going to be an essential part of the team’s overall defensive story this season.\n\nRecently I was scheduled to interview Malachi while he was at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine as a part of a special charity challenge benefitting Make-A-Wish North Texas. Unfortunately we were not able to make it fully happen in a traditional sense, but Malachi and the Great Wolf Lodge team got creative and had him answer some questions that I posed to him.\n\nYou can watch his answers in those videos, but here are the relevant quotes.\n\nMalachi on his goals for the season:\n\n\nMy goals are really just to get better, 1% every day. You know, keep continuing to learn from our vets. They’ve been telling me some great things and I believe in them.\n\n\nMalachi on who he has been bonding with so far, whether rookie or veterans:\n\n\nI’ve been bonding with both. From my rookies like LT Overton, Caleb Downs, Anthony Smith… we’ve been bowling. And some from my vets like RG [Rashan Gary], EZ [Donovan Ezeiruaku], Sam [Williams], just guys in my room and it’s been a great experience.\n\n\nMalachi on what his impression has been of Christian Parker:\n\n\nIt’s been great. He believes that we are a great group from top to bottom from where it starts, from the D-line to the secondary. And so we’re just coming together, building that bond, building that culture, and it’s just the identity, like he wants guys that are just versatile but also do their job.\n\n\nAs noted, Malachi was interacting with children as a part of the event in question. It looks like it was a rather great time.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nLet’s see how camp goes for the young rookie.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784930400;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13376;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Caleb Downs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13359;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Malachi Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2175;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"11e29225f7c5282e40ab3588b01021ac\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: WR George Pickens\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210682/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-george-pickens\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"Since the 2000s began, the Cowboys have had several trades for big-name wide receivers. It’s still too early to make an official proclamation, but so far, the trade for George Pickens is looking like it may be the most successful. Our rundown series now comes to one of Dallas’ brightest stars, and perhaps their most […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:16047:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nSince the 2000s began, the Cowboys have had several trades for big-name wide receivers. It’s still too early to make an official proclamation, but so far, the trade for George Pickens is looking like it may be the most successful. Our rundown series now comes to one of Dallas’ brightest stars, and perhaps their most talked-about player this offseason.\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 4 Acquired by: Trade (2025)\n\n2022 was a year of sweeping change for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger retired, there was a new general manager, and the receiver position was also in flux. George Pickens was part of this new offensive era, a second-round pick to go with first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett. Unlike the rookie QB, Pickens was an immediate contributor in a trio with Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool. Pittsburgh traded Claypool away in November, leaving Johnson and Pickens as the clear starting duo.\n\nFor three years, Pickens’ talent was clear but so were issues with his maturity and relationship with the Steelers. The team struggled to find its next QB, going through the poo-poo platter of Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, and Mason Rudolph before bringing in Russell Wilson in 2023. While Wilson helped bring some respectability back at QB, Pickens’ status with the team was already breaking down. Criticism of his effort became public, and he went into his fourth year without a clear path forward in Pittsburgh.\n\nAs it turned out, the path led to Dallas. Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick were sent to the Cowboys for a 2026 third-rounder and Dallas’ fifth-round pick in 2027. For the Steelers, it was a decent return on a former second-rounder who they clearly had no intention of re-signing after his rookie deal. For the Cowboys, it was an immediate upgrade at WR2 and a much-needed wingman for CeeDee Lamb, who’d been carrying too much of the receiving load since the departure of Amari Cooper and the decline of Michael Gallup.\n\nFor Pickens, the fresh start was clearly needed. Whether it was a new set of coaches, the pressure from his expiring contract, finally having the right QB in Dak Prescott, or all of the above, Pickens exploded in 2025 with new career highs of 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. He went to his first Pro Bowl and was a Second-Team All-Pro.\n\nIn one year, Pickens went from the Steelers’ chopping block to the Cowboys’ franchise tag. A long-term deal was not reached this offseason, but Pickens reported to all mandatory activities and has said he’s ready to be at camp and play 2026 on the franchise tag. Even with the contract issue, Pickens’ relationship with Dallas seems undamaged and there’s plenty of excitement for his second season.\n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 1 2026 Cap Hit: $27.3 million\n\nHonestly, we’ve been waiting to do this one until we saw how the contract negotiations played out. But as of July 15th, the window for franchised players to sign a long-term deal closed and Pickens is now locked in to the franchise deal for 2026. We’ll circle back to this circus next February/March.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Starting WR Roster Chance: 100%\n\nWe have one of those “great problems to have” with the rising debate over who the Cowboys’ true franchise receiver is between Pickens and Lamb. How you feel about it depends on what you value in a receiver, and much credit you give one guy’s presence to helping the other thrive. In the end, does it even matter? Dallas has two receivers that would be the clear number one for most NFL teams, so let’s just enjoy it.\n\nOne of the fascinating things to watch in 2026 will be how defenses adjust to Pickens’ breakout. Does he get increased attention, making life easier for Lamb? Do teams commit so much to stopping the superstar receivers that guys like Ryan Flournoy and Jake Ferguson have huge years? Will Dallas’ running backs be the biggest beneficiaries from high concern over the passing attack?\n\nWithout a doubt, Pickens’ presence makes all of this possible. As good as Lamb was from 2022-2024, Pickens’ arrival opened things up and helped make the offense much less predictable. It also helped that Brian Schottenheimer was here for the locker room side, probably a much better coach for Pickens than Mike McCarthy would have been.\n\nIn life and in football, not everyone is suited for everyone. For whatever reasons, Pittsburgh wasn’t the right fit for Pickens at that point in his career. And for at least one season, his new relationship with Dallas was mutually beneficial. If it stays that way this season, maybe the courtship will become a marriage in 2027.\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210381\">K Brandon Aubrey</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">S Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\">CB Caelen Carson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\">DT Kenny Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\">DT Tommy Dunn</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\">CB Cobie Durant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205227/2026-roster-rundown-edge-donovan-ezeiruaku\">OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\">TE Princeton Fant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204926\">TE Jake Ferguson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\">WR Ryan Flournoy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\" 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He\'s officially taken another step in that endeavor, as he\'s been <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-has-been-cleared-to-fully-participate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medically cleared to fully participate in training camp</a>. Mahomes said in his Friday press conference that he found out he\'d been cleared two days ago. But while he\'s looking forward to practicing, he\'s not making any declarations about his Week 1 availability quite yet. \"Just looking at the dates, and there were certain checkpoints I had to get to, to get to this point,\" Mahomes said. \"And <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN7mkmT8xRU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this is just another checkpoint on the schedule</a>. So you have to continue to work. It’s not like it’s over and I’m going to be able to play a game tomorrow. You’ve got to continue to work and get better and better and go throughout practice and prove to the coaches, prove to the doctors, everybody that I’m the same quarterback I was before — if not better — and I can go out there and take care of myself and win football games.\" Mahomes said he\'s doing much better when it comes to changing directions than he was during the offseason program when he last spoke to the media. \"That’s the stuff I had to prove to the doctors and the coaches and everybody like that to be at this point,\" Mahomes said. \"So, it’s a long process. The process isn’t over. It’ll be something I’ll probably deal with for the next few years of my career and throughout the rest of my career. But you have to stay on top of that stuff. But I feel comfortable now of being able to go out there and run the offense the way the offense is supposed to be run.\" Both Reid and Mahomes talked about taking things day by day when it comes to the quarterback practicing, as he\'s still coming off of a major injury. But Mahomes wants to be fully immersed in whatever the Chiefs are doing to get himself ready for September. \"I want him to call [the offense in practice] like he’s going to call it in the regular season,\" Mahomes said. \"So, whatever that is, that’s going to be the best way for me to prepare myself. I can always let him know if I need to get pulled back or anything like that. But how I am as a competitor, I want to go out there and test it. You want to test it now in training camp, see where you’re at, so when you get to the regular season, it’s almost a little bit easier because you’ve kind of been through it all. That\'s how he runs training camp. \"I don’t think he’s going to take it light on anyone — including me. And then, I’m going to go out there and see what I can do.\" Mahomes usually plays in preseason games, but that could change this year given the status of his knee. \"I think we’ll just see when we get there,\" Mahomes said. \"I’m a competitor, so gameday, I’m going to want to be out there. But I understand the process of getting myself ready to play in the regular season is more important. But, we will see. The coaches and docs will kind of make that decision for me. But I’ll prepare myself like I”m going to play. And if I’m just doing a very hard warm-up, I will take that as serious as playing in the preseason game. It’s a couple weeks away, but it feels like a long way away. I’m going to go with the next step of just going out with the rookies this week.\"After a grueling process during the offseason, Mahomes is glad to be back out of the training room full-time. \"I’m excited just to be able to play football,\" Mahomes said. \"I’ve been seeing cinderblock walls rehabbing every day in Kansas City. So, now to get to be on the practice field with my teammates and my brothers, it’s going to be a lot of fun.\" \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784926062;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2181;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2051c05f09fcf6f9740fb6743a9cb1ac\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Ed Oliver is now the fourth-longest tenured Buffalo Bills player\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-roster/137172/ed-oliver-is-now-the-fourth-longest-tenured-buffalo-bills-player\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"That headline should serve as a stark reminder of the speed at which time flies in the NFL. After the firing of nine-year head coach Sean McDermott, the construction of a revamped coaching staff, the Buffalo Bills first-round pick from 2019, Ed Oliver, is now the fourth-longest tenured player on the roster. Can you list […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2647:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 31: Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a first quarter sack during a game against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThat headline should serve as a stark reminder of the speed at which time flies in the NFL. \n\nAfter the firing of nine-year head coach Sean McDermott, the construction of a revamped coaching staff, the Buffalo Bills first-round pick from 2019, Ed Oliver, is now the fourth-longest tenured player on the roster. \n\nCan you list the three-longest tenured Bills? \n\nThird-longest is Josh Allen (2018, first round) \n\nSecond-longest is Dion Dawkins (2017, second round) \n\nAnd the longest-tenured Bills player is long snapper Reid Ferguson, now 32, who joined the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of LSU after the 2016 NFL Draft. \n\nHeck, when Ferguson takes the field in Week 1, he will be playing for his third Bills head coach (Rex Ryan, McDermott, and now Joe Brady). \n\nHere’s a graphic to demonstrate:\n\nHats off to Dawson Knox too… the fifth-longest tenured member of the Bills entering the 2026 season. \n\nOne of the indisputable characteristics of the McDermott era was the coach’s unwavering reliance on familiar players regardless of age or amount of stops outside of Buffalo — think Jordan Phillips, Baylon Spector, A.J. Klein, Deane Marlowe, Matt Milano, Jordan Poyer, Shaq Thompson, Tre’Davious White, Shaq Lawson, Gabe Davis etc.\n\nBecause of that, the 2025 Bills were relatively well-represented by players acquired in some way, shape, or form during the 2016 and 2017 offseasons. And many of those players were placed in key roles, in key games. \n\nNow, when Oliver steps on the grass at the new Highmark Stadium, he will be the longest-tenured Buffalo defender by two whole years over Greg Rousseau. I don’t know if Oliver has reached “Unc” status yet. But his inching his way toward it.\n\nAnother indication of the Bills massive roster churning over the past few months — Rousseau, who only turned 26 in April, is the team’s seventh-longest tenured player. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784925448;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Buffalo Bills Odds\";i:1;s:20:\"Buffalo Bills Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5841;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Ed Oliver\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2182;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"904d1319b3ae75d127009f5c511c61c3\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Andy Reid gives 6 Chiefs injury updates; Patrick Mahomes cleared to practice\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/205876/andy-reid-gives-6-chiefs-injury-updates-patrick-mahomes-cleared-to-practice\";s:11:\"description\";s:377:\"On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs unofficially opened training camp as quarterbacks, rookies and select veterans arrived at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Head coach Andy Reid began his opening remarks with a rundown of the team’s initial injury situation. At the start of camp, injured players can be played on the Active/Physically-Unable-to-Perform […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5816:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands on the sidelines during mandatory minicamp at The University of Kansas Hospital Arrowhead Training Complex on June 09, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Friday, the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> unofficially opened training camp as quarterbacks, rookies and select veterans arrived at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.\n\nHead coach Andy Reid began his opening remarks with a rundown of the team’s initial injury situation.\n\nAt the start of camp, injured players can be played on the Active/Physically-Unable-to-Perform list (PUP). This gives players time to work back to health before being activated to practice. Players remaining on the list at the end of camp can be kept on the Reserve/PUP list to start the season — but they are then ruled out for the first four games of the season.\n\nStarting in Week 5, teams have five weeks to open a 21-day practice window to the return to the active roster before the players are moved to season-ending injured reserve.\n\nOnce a player practices in training camp, he is no longer eligible for the PUP list.\n\nPer Reid, fans can definitely expect second-year defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott to be placed on the PUP list ahead of next week’s practices. Norman-Lott tore his ACL in Week 7 of the 2025 season.\n\n“Norman-Lott most likely will start on PUP,” Reid confirmed. “But he’s making progress. He had the ACL reconstruction, there.”\n\nOf course, Norman-Lott is far from the most famous Chiefs player coming back from a major knee injury. The eyes of the NFL are when star quarterback Patrick Mahomes can retake the field after tearing his ACL and LCL in December.\n\nMahomes appears set to avoid the PUP list designation to start camp.\n\n\nPatrick Mahomes \"has clearance to practice and do all the different periods of practice we have,\" Chiefs HC Andy Reid just said. Doctors will monitor ACL/LCL return. But \"right now, he\'s been cleared to go ahead and participate fully.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/2ux6hIQGoa\">pic.twitter.com/2ux6hIQGoa</a>— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) <a href=\"https://x.com/JoriEpstein/status/2080743504544678385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n“Pat’s doing great with his,” Reid declared. “Right now, he’s got clearance to practice and do all the different periods that we have in this camp. We’ll just take it day by day and see how he does. He’ll have plenty of eyes on him from coaches to trainers to doctors. But right now, he’s been cleared to go ahead and participate fully.”\n\nLate in the offseason, we learned that wide receiver Rashee Rice would be absent from the team both due to a short incarceration and a cleanup surgery on his previously injured knee. Reid also does not expect any limitations on the wideout’s participation. \n\n“Rashee Rice with his knee debridement,” Reid continued, “is doing great. He will go. We’ll keep an eye on him, but he’s cleared to go.”\n\nRookie cornerback Mansoor Delane was sidelined at the Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp in June with what was later revealed to be a shoulder injury. Reid hopes that the sixth overall selection from April’s draft is on the verge of being cleared.\n\n“Delane is having his final physical, right now,” the coach revealed. “So, he’s right in the process of that but is doing well there.”\n\nCornerback L’Jarius Sneed returns to the Chiefs after two seasons spent with the <a href=\"https://musiccitymiracles.com\">Tennessee Titans</a>. In his previous tenure with the Chiefs, the team was very cautious with Sneed’s practice reps while managing multiple recurring injuries. Expect more of the same in Sneed’s second stint in Kansas City.\n\n“LJ Sneed,” remarked Reid, “We always kept an eye on him with his knee. We’ll just take him slowly and gradually get him back in the mix there was we go. We’re looking forward to getting him back on the field.”\n\nOne deep roster player that Chiefs fans may not see any time soon is undrafted rookie tight end John Michael Gyllenborg, a Kansas City native and Rockhurst graduate. Gyllenborg was not seen on the field throughout the offseason program. Reid described the issue as a knee sprain.\n\n“Gyllenborg,” he stated, “he’s still working through the knee sprain he had. They’re doing some other evaluations on him. We’ll just see for this camp. Most likely, he won’t get much work.”\n\nIf Gyllenborg is sidelined due to pre-exiting injury from college, he is likely heading to the team’s Acitve/Non-Football-Injury (NFI) list. \n\nOverall, Reid is pleased with the squad’s initial health.\n\n“Other than that,” he predicted, “I think everybody’s in a pretty good position to roll. Really, Norman-Lott’s the main one. 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They gave Chris Rodriguez the LeBron contract.\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5myb3/are_we_absolutely_sure_tuten_is_the_lead_back_for/\";s:11:\"description\";s:554:\"The Jaguars deciding to give Chris Rodriguez a contract on the level of THE LeBron James suggests they believe in him to a very high degree. You don’t just dole out similar years and dollar signs out like that just for a mere backup. Chris Rodriguez is making even MORE than a top 2 player of all time. LeBron James contract: 2 years, $8 million Chris Rodriguez contract: 2 years, $10 million I think it’s safe to fade Tuten at this point. LeChris LeCrod is set to take over this backfield. submitted by /u/Top_Shower_7869 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:886:\"The Jaguars deciding to give Chris Rodriguez a contract on the level of THE LeBron James suggests they believe in him to a very high degree. You don’t just dole out similar years and dollar signs out like that just for a mere backup. Chris Rodriguez is making even MORE than a top 2 player of all time. LeBron James contract: 2 years, $8 million Chris Rodriguez contract: 2 years, $10 million I think it’s safe to fade Tuten at this point. LeChris LeCrod is set to take over this backfield. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Top_Shower_7869\"> /u/Top_Shower_7869 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5myb3/are_we_absolutely_sure_tuten_is_the_lead_back_for/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5myb3/are_we_absolutely_sure_tuten_is_the_lead_back_for/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784924728;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12490;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bhayshul Tuten\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10219;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Chris Rodriguez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2184;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"985c7f17f34e31945bcc8c40e130919a\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes has been cleared to fully participate\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-has-been-cleared-to-fully-participate\";s:11:\"description\";s:128:\"Mahomes will not start training camp on the physically unable to perform list and is set to take his full reps at training camp.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3195:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_patrickmahomesnewmoney_260611\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"812945\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_patrickmahomesnewmoney_260611\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_patrickmahomesnewmoney_260611\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Kansas City Chiefs\",\"title\": \"Mahomes\' reworked deal carries major significance\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/chiefs-did-something-they-didnt-have-to-with-patrick-mahomes-new-deal\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-06-11T12:05:17Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Though he tore his ACL in December, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been fully cleared to practice, head coach Andy Reid said in his Friday press conference. “Pat’s doing great with his [rehab],\" Reid said. \"Right now he’s got clearance to practice and do all the different periods that we have in this camp. We’ll just take it day by day and see how he does. He’ll have plenty of eyes on him from coaches to trainers to doctors. \"But right now, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN7mkmT8xRU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he’s been cleared to go ahead and participate fully</a>.\"Does that mean he\'s going to play Week 1? \"I’m optimistic, and I know he is extremely optimistic,\" Reid said. \"But I think you’ve got to see how things go here. Let’s just see where we’re at and not make any predictions or anything else. Take it day by day and see where it goes.\" Reid noted that Mahomes will go through his normal reps at the start of camp. Chiefs quarterbacks and rookies reported to camp on Friday, which inherently gives the QBs a little more ramp-up time before the rest of the squad reports on July 28. But either way, Reid doesn\'t anticipate Mahomes\' reps will be any different in camp. \"We’ll see about games and all that once we get there. But right now, we’re just going to take it day by day and see how he does,\" Reid said. \"But he’s been given clearance.\"He’s been up here every day, doing his thing, rehabbing. I mentioned before how much time he spent — if anybody spent time doing this thing the right way, he’s it. We appreciate that. And he’s been given clearance by the doctors to work. And they’re pretty comfortable with that. But keeping an eye on him.\" \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784923394;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2185;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bf3b78127fff01e7b386952a3f97a54e\";s:5:\"title\";s:83:\"PFF - A data-driven look at NFL quarterback-receiver partnerships. 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Now that it should just be him and Christian Watson in two receiver sets, it\'ll be interesting to see what shakes loose. Tldr: the top five guys in efficiency need more targets. It will lower the efficiency as it should, but it\'s a sign they definitely don\'t suck. submitted by /u/stl_ball [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:1546:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5m2l6/pff_a_datadriven_look_at_nfl_quarterbackreceiver/\"> </a> I thought this was an interesting read. Tucker Kraft\'s efficiency was 5th all time for a TE. Matthew Golden was the most efficient WR, dropping 0 of 31 catchable passes. Coker was in there at 3rd. Often times these lists (efficiency metrics) are skewed because of a small sample size, but this can also be seen as a reason to throw to these guys more. That\'s also not exactly the case, because, as you can see, Puka, Jamo, Watson, and JSN were highly rated too. Hoping that this is a sign that the top five guys on the list are deserving of more opportunity, and should be given more opportunity... It at least be able to give us a little pause on the \"Matthew Golden is a Bust\" argument, when he was that efficient on a team that had five established wide receivers, and is known for bringing players along slowly. Now that it should just be him and Christian Watson in two receiver sets, it\'ll be interesting to see what shakes loose. Tldr: the top five guys in efficiency need more targets. 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He distanced himself from Twitter since his first season as a pro. Since then, Bosa has had several retweets. He shared former teammate De’Vondre Campbell’s post about the NFL needing to do away with turf fields. In between that, there’s a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4910:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi\'s Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSan Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa isn’t known for his social media. He distanced himself from Twitter since his first season as a pro.\n\nSince then, Bosa has had several retweets. He shared former teammate De’Vondre Campbell’s post about the NFL needing to do away with turf fields. In between that, there’s a Joe Rogan podcast retweet as well as a George Kittle one. But on Thursday, Bosa took the time to quote a tweet where ESPN cut ties with former NFL player Ryan Clark:\n\n\n👌 <a href=\"https://t.co/hH903xy6zy\">https://t.co/hH903xy6zy</a>— Nick Bosa (@nbsmallerbear) <a href=\"https://x.com/nbsmallerbear/status/2080450455369601250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nInstantly, the internet came out in droves to attack Bosa, calling him a racist and saying that he hates black people. \n\nPart of the reason Bosa has distanced himself from Twitter was some pre-draft tweets he had. In August of 2016, he had a tweet calling former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick a clown.\n\nThat was one of many deleted tweets that would’ve been viewed as controversial. During Bosa’s first press conference, he apologized, saying, “It wasn’t directed towards (Kaepernicks’ stance. It’s not like I’m saying his stance and what he was doing; that’s not what I was calling or talking about at all. It was just a specific thing that happened and me as a young kid a thought popping in my head and boom, decided to tweet it out. Bad decision. I respect what he’s done. If it empowers anybody, then he’s doing a good thing. So I apologize for that.”\n\nIt has been quite the decade for Bosa and girlfriend-turned-wife, Jenna Berman. She had some <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RzstProgramming/status/1421994631106080770\">regrettable tweets</a> as a kid and some <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/2021/7/29/22600655/49ers-bosa-expects-to-be-ready-by-week-1-im-moving-better-than-i-ever-have\">strong anti-vaccination</a> thoughts during COVID-19.\n\nAfter a few quiet years, Bosa was <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/2024/11/9/24292333/nick-bosa-49ers-fine-maga-hat\">fined over $11,000</a> for wearing a MAGA hat during Brock Purdy’s postgame interview in November 2024. There’s a faction of people who assume you’re a racist if you support a specific president.\n\nWhile the Bosas’ actions haven’t done them many favors to dispel that, his Ohio State teammates were outspoken about where they stand with Bosa. \n\n\nAll this slander on Nick Bosa name revolving racism is ridiculous. The people who truly knows him, know what’s up. That’s my dog!— Tracy Sprinkle | CEO (@TSprinkle93) <a href=\"https://x.com/TSprinkle93/status/1224362730066452480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 3, 2020</a>\n\n\nIf you click on the quote tweets, several Buckeyes and NFL players chime in on their thoughts.\n\nClark criticized Bosa in 2024 when he wore the MAGA hat, saying there was a double standard in how sports media treats political statements. Clark said that Bosa chose a side of division and called out media figures for not speaking up about Bosa in the ways they have told other athletes to “shut up and dribble.”\n\nI think there’s more to it than that, though. Clark used to go out of his way to call Brock Purdy a system quarterback. Clark would have extended rants about how he hated that he had to pretend that Purdy was among the league’s elite and that Purdy never elevated the team around him; rather, they were the ones propping him up. I wonder how much that played a factor in Bosa breaking his Twitter hiatus.\n\nInternet sleuths have brought up Bosa using the “okay” hand gesture as another reason to bring race into the conversation. 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That’s a class act franchise right there.\n\nThe question for this team: How soon does everyone get fired?\n\nThe 2025 Colts started 8-2 before hitting their bye in Week 11. They never won again. Daniel Jones had a good but overstated start before getting hurt and the team turned to a 44 year old high school coach to replace him. After 9-8 and 8-9 seasons in the two years prior, this is the kind of petering out that gets people fired. GM Chris Ballard, who has been there since 2017 and has one playoff win to show for it, and head coach Shane Steichen, who is 2-10 against the Texans and Jaguars, got to keep their jobs. This spring, they haven’t done anything to show they deserve to keep them.\n\nMichael Pittman was given away for scraps (a 7th/6th round pick swap), the team has no up and coming WR that he was blocking to replace him. 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Here are 2 examples I did: I waived Chig Okonkwo in a TEP league near the end of last season as I saw him losing snaps to Gunnar Helm. I failed to realize he was going to be a free agent that could get a value bump. I traded QJ for a 3rd before the \'25 season. I put too much weight in camp talk and should not have given up on a 1st round pick so quickly. submitted by /u/Federal-Success-9241 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:836:\"Name a player you waived or traded for cheap and why you should have known it was a mistake. Here are 2 examples I did: I waived Chig Okonkwo in a TEP league near the end of last season as I saw him losing snaps to Gunnar Helm. I failed to realize he was going to be a free agent that could get a value bump. I traded QJ for a 3rd before the \'25 season. I put too much weight in camp talk and should not have given up on a 1st round pick so quickly. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Federal-Success-9241\"> /u/Federal-Success-9241 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5k869/players_you_got_rid_of_and_why_it_was_a_mistake/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5k869/players_you_got_rid_of_and_why_it_was_a_mistake/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784918841;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8210;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chig Okonkwo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12502;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Gunnar Helm\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2189;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5d681109f71f90ad08d7759fd1c5187b\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Commanders training camp: Antonio Williams among five rookies to watch\";s:4:\"link\";s:156:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-roster/425980/training-camp-rookies-antonio-williams-drew-stevens-kaytron-allen-joshua-josephs-jaden-bradley\";s:11:\"description\";s:341:\"Commanders rookies reported for training camp on Friday. Oh, and quarterbacks and some others coming off injury. All that’s standard, allowing the new folks a few days to get settled in before the full squad reports on Tuesday. This pre-camp period came without much fanfare, though it’s an important stretch to help the rookies […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9334:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nCommanders rookies reported for training camp on Friday. Oh, and quarterbacks and some others coming off injury. All that’s standard, allowing the new folks a few days to get settled in before the full squad reports on Tuesday. \n\nThis pre-camp period came without much fanfare, though it’s an important stretch to help the rookies hit the ground running next week while battling for roles and roster spots ahead of this 2026 campaign. \n\nIt’s a seven-week stress test full of meetings, practices and walk-throughs where attention’s fully on football. Seeing how these players navigate their first camp will be revealing, though evaluation isn’t keyed to those avoiding mistakes. It’s about learning from them and maintaining the proper pace of absorbing information and then applying it. \n\nWashington needs several rookies to make an instant impact, while developing others for contributions over a longer term. \n\nThere are several we’ll be watching closely in camp. And, yes, No. 7 overall pick Sonny Styles sits atop the list. We’ll write a ton about him this summer, so he gets a pass here. There are quite a few more tabs to keep moving forward. Let’s identify a few, including members of the draft class and those signed after it was complete. \n\nWR Antonio Williams \n\nAntonio Williams carries high expectations into the 2026 season, likely higher than his draft slot demands. Part of that’s out of necessity, considering the glaring hole at the No. 2 spot opposite Terry McLaurin. Scary Terry’s the other component, considering he was a third-round pick who burst onto the scene with a strong rookie season. \n\nAll that pressure’s maybe a bit unfair for <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker/2026/rounds/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">someone selected No. 71 overall</a> and the ninth receiver selected, but here we are, hoping all the “draft steal” talk pans out. Williams is slippery and a top-tier separator, which should help him fit into new coordinator David Blough’s offense. \n\n\nI’m done hiding from it If the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> don’t sign Brandon Aiyuk or Stefon Diggs, then Antonio Williams will have 800+ yards as a rookie This dude is AWESOME <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/5R8WsNRgFz\">pic.twitter.com/5R8WsNRgFz</a>— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/FullCommandShow/status/2073051579725336837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s less important whether Williams plays inside or outside and more about whether he can build trust with quarterback Jayden Daniels in time to contribute this season. Moving from college to the NFL is a tough transition for receivers, maybe one of the toughest. The coverage is tighter and more physical, and better disguised than even guys from top programs are used to seeing. Then there’s multiple receiver positions to learn and timing to nail and unspoken communication to master. \n\nThat’s, well, a lot. It’ll be interesting to see how Williams handles all that, and how the coaches adjust to find ways to help him succeed early and improve throughout the year. \n\nRB Kaytron Allen \n\nKaytron Allen got tons of post-draft hype. That’ll happen after someone demands to be called “Fatman.” The nickname’s a fad in terms of fan interest. His Penn State highlight reel is not. The school’s all-time leading rusher can bring it, with a physical, slashing style that should play well in the pros. \n\n\nFlirting with the take that <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> RB Kaytron Allen will finish the season with 30% of the team\'s RB carries 4,180 yards, 39 TDs, and 5.4 YPC at Penn State is impressive. If Blough really wants Sonic and Knuckles, he\'s the clear Monty equivalent <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cyaZ3kJq0h\">pic.twitter.com/cyaZ3kJq0h</a>— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/FullCommandShow/status/2051708428515496006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nHe was still available in the sixth round for a reason, though late-round running backs can make an impact. Bill Croskey-Merritt’s an example of that, a seventh-round pick who looked good right away. Allen will battle with Croskey-Merritt and veteran Rachaad White for snaps and carries. Keep an eye on Allen when the pads come on, both as a rusher and a pass protector. Snaps are hard to come by if you can’t block, and that’s a tough transition to the pros. \n\nK Drew Stevens \n\nDrew Stevens is an undrafted free agent, but Washington entered him into a position battle with Jake Moody, a former third-round pick and <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoodJa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the first kicker taken in 2023</a>. The Iowa product has a big leg and an accurate one, with a <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/drew-stevens-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career 80% field-goal success rate</a> in college. He was at 87% as a junior and reportedly looked good during his first NFL offseason program. \n\nKickers don’t work every day, but coaches will put Stevens in high-leverage situations whenever possible, in camp practices and preseason games, before seeing whether he can unseat Moody for the right to be the 2026 Commanders kicker. It’ll be a fun position battle to watch as the summer progresses. \n\nEDGE Joshua Josephs \n\nJoshua Josephs was the third Commanders draft pick. It also happened to come in the fifth round. Like WIlliams, that creates some confusion about what’s possible in Year 1. Josephs had a successful run at Tennessee, with 9.5 sacks and 22 tackles for a loss during his college career. His RAS falls in line with what the Commanders like, even if his listed 242 pounds seems a bit light. \n\n\nJoshua Josephs is light for an edge rusher, but has very good length. Good speed and explosiveness are proper starting traits, though we don\'t get agility testing. If agility is a concern, it was a concern for Brian Orakpo as well, but he was similarly fast and explosive. <a href=\"https://t.co/2n49oL2nO2\">pic.twitter.com/2n49oL2nO2</a>— RAS.football (@MathBomb) <a href=\"https://x.com/MathBomb/status/2050942976801583587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 3, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Commanders spent big on frontline edge rushers in Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson but need help in the rotation. If Josephs can join that group and be productive when called upon and be a core special teams player, that’s a win. Anything beyond that is gravy. \n\nHe’s another one to watch when the pads come on and, in the preseason, when he should play a ton. Flash plays are important but run defense and playing fundamental football is what earns snaps. \n\nWR Jaden Bradley \n\nNot sure if you heard, but there’s opportunity in the receiver room. That’s true higher on the depth chart and possibly on the bottom if the Commanders keep six receivers. Even that bottom spot may be tough to crack with both presumptive returners, Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane, in the position group. \n\nThere are two intriguing undrafted receivers in camp, with LSU’s Chris Hilton and Nevada-Las Vegas’ Jaden Bradley. We’ll focus on Bradley here, as an intriguing prospect in the mix. \n\nHead coach <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2067657052055343279?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dan Quinn singled Bradley out</a> for a strong offseason program. McLaurin has mentored him a bit. Those are signs of potential identified. Bradley <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jaden-bradley-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">had a massive senior year at UNLV</a>, with 931 yards and four touchdowns. \n\nPractice-squad spots are also coveted, and Bradley could at least earn one of those with a camp where he’s able to earn first- and second-team reps and prove capable in preseason games. 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That was former Tennessee Titan teammate DeAndre Hopkins, who is working with the Patriots coaching staff the next few days to begin training camp as he searches for a post-playing career. “I […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2854:\"\n\n\n \n Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) defends Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first half of a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Dec. 12, 2022. \n\nAs Robert Spillane finished his conditioning test on Friday, he spotted a familiar, but unexpected face, near the back of the practice field.\n\nThat was former Tennessee Titan teammate DeAndre Hopkins, who is <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131555/deandre-hopkins-training-camp-coaching-staff\">working with the Patriots coaching staff</a> the next few days to begin training camp as he searches for a post-playing career.\n\n“I immediately ran over there and gave him a big hug,” Spillane said. “A potential Hall of Fame guy. A guy that played the game the right way. I’m sure he’ll do great as a coach.”\n\nOne of the best NFL receivers of this generation, Hopkins spent time with Mike Vrabel in Houston before joining the Titans in 2023. He went on to catch 75 passes for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns for Tennessee that season and spent six games with them in 2024 following Vrabel’s departure.\n\nIn between stops in Houston and Tennessee, Hopkins played three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, which led to a matchup against the Patriots in 2022.\n\n“Unbelievable player. The expertise when it comes down to it is much respected for everyone in the DB role. So having him in the building means a lot,” captain Marcus Jones said. “[His] expertise of knowing what progression he is in the route. Guys that are veterans know if they’re the first progression or third progression. Also, having late hands was something he was really good at. 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And even as the Chicago Bears prepare to open the 2026 NFL season with Super Bowl aspirations, one very important player has major question marks about their future with the franchise that could be illuminated soon. All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who seems to be […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4102:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) lines up for a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images \n\nLike it or not, there’s no escaping the business of sports. And even as the Chicago Bears prepare to open the 2026 NFL season with Super Bowl aspirations, one very important player has major question marks about their future with the franchise that could be illuminated soon.\n\nAll-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who seems to be healthy and ready to roll this year after a groin injury hampered him in 2025, is now in the second half of a four-year, $76 million contract signed back in 2024. That means he’ll be looking for new money soon—potentially the last big payday of his career.\n\nFortunately for him—perhaps less so for the Bears—a few elite defensive backs are about to set the terms of engagement for Johnson’s upcoming contract discussions.\n\nSeattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon and New England Patriots corner Christian Gonzalez—both of whom came out of the 2023 NFL Draft—are each talking contract extensions with their current teams heading into their fourth NFL seasons, though in different stages. The Seahawks, it seems, are already willing to pay Witherspoon, one of the best all-around players at the position, north of $31 million a year, likely making him the highest-paid corner in the league. At least, that is, until the Patriots match or exceed that mark to retain Gonzalez, one of the best pure cover corners in football.\n\nWith Houston’s Derek Stingley and Indianapolis’ Sauce Gardner averaging about $30 million after inking new deals last season, the top of the market is set for top cornerbacks. No doubt, Johnson will want in on that level of compensation.\n\nThough Johnson is older than all of those players, he’s still young enough at age 27 to merit a handsome payday. (Don’t forget that, at a similar age, the Bears inked DJ Moore to a long-term deal—four years, $110 million—to stay in Chicago, though they eventually traded him.) Though he doesn’t quite have the clean health record and complete resume to reset the market, a two-time Pro Bowler and 2024 Second Team All-Pro won’t come cheap.\n\nIf Johnson is able to remain healthy and anchor a defensive secondary that will be instrumental in holding down this year’s your-guess-is-as-good-as-mine defense, the Bears are going to have some intriguing discussions ahead for them.\n\nBecause not only is Johnson capable of locking up some of the best receivers in football when he’s operating at full capacity, but he’s also the only sure thing Chicago has at cornerback, with Kyler Gordon constantly battling soft tissue injuries, Tyrique Stevenson struggling with consistency, and rookie fourth-round Malik Mohammad needing experience. It makes sense to get something done with Johnson sooner rather than later, assuming health and everything else pass the vibe check, to avoid the price rising out of reach.\n\nMore likely than not, Chicago will let things play out a bit longer with Johnson and see if his body will justify the investment. After all, the Bears also have some major money to shell out in the future to the likes of Caleb Williams and (eventually) Colston Loveland and want to be careful with their spending, which is already bumping up against the cap.\n\nBut seeing as how the Bears are placed, it might behoove them to watch what the Seahawks do with Witherspoon and how the Patriots spend on Gonzalez and see if a slightly discounted version might not help them keep arguably their best defensive player around a while longer.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784917800;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"Chicago Bears Salary Cap\";i:2;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";i:3;s:7:\"General\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7002;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Christian Gonzalez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10235;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Roschon Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10891;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Devon Witherspoon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2192;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4b190f28e16ed9f2fd0ff327fffe11d6\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Rams should sign Joey Bosa, if not Aaron Donald\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-free-agency/144324/rams-joey-bosa-aaron-donald-reunion\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"The Los Angeles Rams have effectively gone all-in this offseason with their defensive additions, with a possible Aaron Donald reunion in tow. Should anything fail to pan out on the Donald front or the Rams wisely opt not to go that route, then they should continue their all-in push by signing Joey Bosa. After nine […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4544:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Joey Bosa #97 of the Buffalo Bills defends /ad during the first half of an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams have effectively gone all-in this offseason with their defensive additions, with a possible Aaron Donald reunion in tow. Should anything fail to pan out on the Donald front or the Rams wisely opt not to go that route, then they should continue their all-in push by signing Joey Bosa. \n\nAfter nine seasons with the Chargers to begin his career, Bosa signed a one-year deal with the Bills in March 2025. With the Chargers, he made three playoff appearances, yet immediately made a trip with Super Bowl-contending Buffalo in his lone season there, falling just short of an AFC Championship berth. \n\nIn 15 games, he finished with a modest 29 combined tackles, five sacks, nine tackles-for-loss and led the league with five forced fumbles. Those were his most forced fumbles since he had a career-high seven in 2021. Even if he isn’t a pass rushing machine as he was early in his career, Bosa can still make quarterbacks uncomfortable in the pocket, as evidenced by this strip-sack of Aaron Rodgers in a Week 13 win over the Steelers. \n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRstj8dkVEw/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nAgain, while Bosa doesn’t stuff the stat sheet as he did coming out of Ohio State, he would be a less risky option for the Rams compared to Donald. \n\nLet’s simply state the obvious here, as I want to make it clear that I’m no AD hater. Donald has been out of football since the conclusion of the 2023 campaign. That is something fans should be well aware of. Even though he continues to stay in game shape, he hasn’t played in an NFL game for TWO SEASONS. With absolutely no disrespect to a legend, all the rumors and the front office considering bringing him back are ridiculous, because a player like Bosa would be as effective at this stage. \n\nWe already know about Bosa’s ability to force turnovers, but he <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheBuffaloBillsNation/posts/joey-bosa-made-his-impact-felt-in-multiple-ways-during-the-2025-seasonhe-played-/1542849891182379/\">also led Buffalo with 16 QB hits</a>. Additionally, he also had eight QB hurries and 11 knockdowns — which is where the quarterback hits the ground after throwing — his most in three seasons. \n\nMissed tackles have been a problem throughout his career; <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BosaJo00.htm\">according to Pro Football Reference</a>, he averages seven per season, for a total of 41. He had six missed tackles with the Bills, for a missed tackle percentage of 17.1. While that does seem high, Bosa has had a double-digit missed tackle percentage in all but two career seasons and has made four Pro Bowls in that span. He’s always been a disruptive pass rusher. Even if he doesn’t always hit home, his presence is felt constantly, so opposing offenses must always know where he is. \n\n\nJoey Bosa tips the pass and it\'s picked! BUFvsCLE on CBS/Paramount+<a href=\"https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt\">https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Rj0srczUD2\">pic.twitter.com/Rj0srczUD2</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2002828474986492360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 21, 2025</a>\n\n\nLos Angeles would be able to sign Bosa for cheap, since Buffalo signed him to a one-year, $12.6 million deal last offseason. He will also be entering his age-31 season, which might make him a no-brainer consideration for the Rams aiming for a championship run if Donald wasn’t lurking in the shadows. \n\nLook, Bosa isn’t going to have the same appeal to Rams fans or draw the headlines as a potential AD reunion would. However, Bosa shouldn’t be discounted in any way, as he remains a strong and effective pass rusher as he pushes into his 30s. 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Jacas remains unsigned — he is the only unsigned second-round pick in the league — and head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed on Friday that the linebacker did not report to camp. Jacas dealt <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/injuries-mount-for-patriots-gabe-jacas-nfls-only-unsigned-second-round-pick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with a number of injuries</a> this offseason and did not take part in any part of the team\'s offseason program. Vrabel said he\'s \"positive\" that Jacas\'s contract will get done at some point, but declined to put a timeline on the process. He also said he doesn\'t know if the rookie is healthy enough to take part in practice. “I can <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/07/24/mike-vrabel-updates-patriots-negotiations-with-unsigned-rookie-olb-gabe-jacas/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">only go by</a> what [Jacas] says. 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A strategy for how to attack the draft and build a strong team. There are many paths to winning a dynasty league, but they all begin with the startup. Whether you’re playing in your first dynasty league ever or you go back to the USA Today scoring era, each dynasty manager should pick the plan that best fits their style because we all have the same goal…build a dynasty. How you get there is up to you.\nIn this series, we’ll be examining several different startup draft strategies, offering you a team-building roadmap with strategy-specific player targets.\nThe running back position has become a bit of an enigma in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Rapid value gains and crashes. Huge production swings and devastating injuries. Many managers love to build around the position but even more prefer to simply ignore the ball carriers until they’ve built a team ready to contend. Or better yet, try to contend without elite backs.\nThe Zero RB Strategy\nDespite what the name suggests, you’re not completely ignoring the running back position in a Zero RB team build. You’ll eventually draft a back, but not for a while. That can get uncomfortable, so you’ll need to be locked in and dedicated to this plan of focusing on passers and pass catchers instead\nAdvantages\nAvoiding the often-overpriced running back position creates a certain level of value insulation for your team. You’ll avoid the feeling of relying on that one stud running back to both stay healthy and produce. Also, ignoring running backs will result in crazy depth at the pass-catcher positions, creating plenty of trade flexibility when you need to go shopping.\nDisadvantages\nThere’s obviously a downside to not having top backs to start on a weekly basis. You’ll be left playing the matchup game, sometimes even hitting the waiver wire to find a spot starter. If you’re required to start two running backs, this strategy becomes even more challenging.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\"></a>\nThe Zero RB Strategy in Action\nIt’s time to see what a team might look like using this draft strategy. Exact draft slot matters so much when it comes to an exact pick-by-pick blueprint, so we’ll mostly be focusing on players in the middle portions of each round. We’ll also offer general guidance after consulting the latest DLF Dynasty ADP, along with identifying players as safe, risky, and value plays.\nIdeally, we’ll grab one quarterback early and load up on wideouts before starting to consider running backs after the first eight rounds.\nRound One\nIn most years, it’s hard to go wrong with your first-round pick. In dynasty startup drafts, these top-12 picks are typically young, established producers that still have plenty of upside. We know we want a pass catcher here, and 75% of the top-12 are made up of wideouts and tight ends, so there are plenty of options. Even though we’re ignoring the ball carriers, we can still build a strong, win-now team. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993338/Jaxon_Smith-Njigba\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> blew up a year ago, ascended to the dynasty 1.01 pick, and has now for some reason, slipped down to the fourth overall pick. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> cornerback room may not have many questions at the top of the depth chart, but the battle at the bottom could be one of the most competitive position fights in training camp.\n\nThe Chiefs appear to have a strong foundation entering camp: first-round draft pick Mansoor Delane, Nohl Williams, Kristian Fulton, L’Jarius Sneed, Christian Roland-Wallace and rookie Jadon Canady all have inside tracks toward making the initial 53-man roster, leaving only a limited number of openings for the remaining cornerbacks.\n\nThat reality creates an uphill climb for a handful of intriguing players, each hoping to force the coaching staff into a difficult decision.\n\nHere’s a look at the cornerbacks fighting to turn strong training camp performances into roster spots:\n\nKaiir Elam: The former first-round pick\n\nNo player in this group possesses a higher pedigree than Kaiir Elam.\n\nA first-round selection by the <a href=\"https://buffalorumblings.com\">Buffalo Bills</a> in 2022, Elam has already appeared in 43 NFL games while spending time with Buffalo, the <a href=\"https://bloggingtheboys.com\">Dallas Cowboys</a> and the <a href=\"https://musiccitymiracles.com\">Tennessee Titans</a>. While he has never fully lived up to his draft status, his physical tools remain evident. At 6 feet 1 inch tall, with nearly all of his NFL snaps coming as an outside cornerback, Elam brings legitimate NFL experience to Kansas City’s competition.\n\nExperience alone, however, won’t guarantee him a roster spot.\n\nThe Chiefs have shown they’re willing to reward performance over draft pedigree, making Elam’s training camp critical. If he can recapture the confidence and consistency that made him a first-round talent, he could emerge as Kansas City’s final boundary corner.\n\nMelvin Smith Jr.: The developmental ‘sleeper’\n\nAmong the fringe players, Melvin Smith Jr. may quietly hold one of the strongest cases.\n\nAfter spending last season developing within the Chiefs organization, Smith enters camp with something none of the rookie hopefuls possess: familiarity with the system of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.\n\nThe former Southern Arkansas standout also arrives with impressive athletic credentials, including <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1904271362589388841?s=20\">a verified 40-yard dash time of 4.39 seconds</a> and outstanding collegiate ball production, recording nine interceptions and 46 pass breakups during his college career.\n\nFor players battling for the final roster spots, understanding the defensive terminology and expectations can often prove just as valuable as raw athleticism.\n\nBryce Phillips: Built for special teams\n\nEvery year, the final few roster spots are often won through special teams.\n\nThat’s where undrafted rookie Bryce Phillips could make his strongest push.\n\nThe former San Diego State cornerback played more than 700 defensive snaps in each of his final two collegiate seasons while earning a reputation as a physical defender who isn’t afraid to support the run. That mentality often translates well to units coordinated by Dave Toub.\n\nIf Phillips consistently flashes as both a coverage defender and special teams contributor throughout August, he’ll give the coaching staff another difficult roster decision.\n\nD’Arco Perkins-McAllister: Length and versatility\n\nD’Arco Perkins-McAllister followed one of the more unique paths to Kansas City, playing at three different colleges before finishing at Louisiana-Monroe.\n\nThat journey exposed him to multiple defensive systems while allowing him to develop positional versatility. Although primarily an outside corner, Perkins-McAllister also logged meaningful slot experience during his final collegiate season.\n\nVersatility has long been valued in Spagnuolo’s defense, but the rookie will likely need an exceptional preseason while proving he can contribute immediately on special teams.\n\nZelmar Vedder: Betting on traits\n\nSometimes NFL teams simply bet on physical upside.\n\nZelmar Vedder fits that description.\n\nStanding 6 feet 3 inches tall, Vedder is the tallest cornerback among Kansas City’s developmental group. After transferring from Sacramento State to Houston for his final collegiate season, he demonstrated encouraging ball production while continuing to refine his game against higher-level competition.\n\nThe size cannot be taught.\n\nThe technique still can.\n\nWhether that development happens quickly enough to earn a roster spot remains one of training camp’s more intriguing storylines.\n\nThe bottom line\n\nThe numbers may ultimately dictate the competition more than the individual performances.\n\nKansas City could keep five or six true cornerbacks depending on how it structures the rest of the secondary. If the projected locks remain healthy, that may leave just one opening for the entire group of bubble players. The Chiefs have historically adjusted the number of defensive backs the roster carries based on versatility and special teams value rather than simply keeping the most talented corners.\n\nThat means every rep in St. Joe will matter.\n\n\nElam brings NFL experience.\n\n\n\nSmith has a leg up with familiarity in the system.\n\n\n\nPhillips provides physicality.\n\n\n\nPerkins-McAllister has versatility.\n\n\n\nVedder offers uncommon length and developmental upside.\n\n\nBy the time the Chiefs trim the roster to 53 players, not all of these names will survive the cut. But if history has shown anything under general manager Brett Veach, it’s that one overlooked defensive back often emerges from training camp to become an unexpected contributor.\n\nAt camp, look for the next success story to come from this list.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784916000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13385;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Mansoor Delane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2198;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d25da3aa0870ac540b8672c207690173\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"NFL writer makes a bold claim about the future for the 49ers at quarterback\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-rumors/160604/nfl-writer-makes-a-bold-claim-about-the-future-for-the-49ers-at-quarterback\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"The San Francisco 49ers just signed Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million contract in the spring of 2025. So there’s no way they’d part ways with him just two years after giving him over $177 million in guaranteed money, right? Purdy is 26 with plenty of valuable traits that make him a franchise quarterback. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4789:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during a team OTA practice at SAP Performance Facility on May 28, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers just signed Brock Purdy to a five-year, <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/2025/5/16/24431808/san-francisco-49ers-news-qb-brock-purdy-is-now-a-53-million-man-5-year-265-million-contract\">$265 million contract in the spring of 2025</a>. So there’s no way they’d part ways with him just two years after giving him over $177 million in guaranteed money, right?\n\nPurdy is 26 with plenty of valuable traits that make him a franchise quarterback. He’s aggressive, a playmaker, stays out of negative plays by avoiding sacks, and is accurate. While he’s undersized at 6’1″, Purdy isn’t small. He’s about 220 pounds.\n\nThe 49ers were on the doorstep of a Super Bowl during Purdy’s first season as a starter. They had a halftime lead in the Super Bowl during his first full season as a starter. The team suffered injuries to seemingly every important piece around Purdy during the previous two seasons. Is it fair to say this is somewhat of a prove-it year for Purdy?\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/24/sports/49ers-star-qb-brock-purdy-got-paid-265-million-and-he-must-deliver-this-season/\">NFL writer Vincent Bonsignore</a>, it is. He believes the 49ers are a team to watch for the potential Joe Burrow sweepstakes next offseason:\n\n\n“Multiple league sources have indicated that San Francisco is a team to watch if Burrow serves the Bengals with divorce papers. For the same reasons (49ers head coach) Kyle Shanahan and (general manager) John Lynch made an earnest run at Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in 2021, some believe they would not hesitate to do the same if Burrow is available.”\n\n\nThe NFL cannot quit Burrow. In <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN’s</a> annual rankings, Burrow was listed at No. 4 for quarterbacks, even earning a No. 1 ranking.\n\nPurdy was banged up last season. He had a catastrophic injury as a rookie that, to me, prevented the Niners from winning a Super Bowl. But Burrow is no stranger to injuries, either. He missed half the season last year and seven games in 2023. Back in 2020, Burrow had a season-ending left knee injury.\n\nBonsignore compared Matthew Stafford’s tenure with the Lions to Burrow, and that’s why he would eventually ask for a trade:\n\n\n“Much like Stafford’s patience with the Lions eventually ran out and ultimately led him to ask for a trade, Burrow could reach his boiling point with the Bengals. And there has been just enough ice cracking in Cincinnati to suggest another lost season could lead Burrow to take a page out of Stafford’s playbook. If that happens, and if Purdy and the 49ers don’t close the deal this season, the 49ers are a logical trade partner. In fact, Purdy could be the focal point of a hypothetical trade with the Bengals, along with a bunch of draft assets.”\n\n\nThe 49ers made a run at Stafford in 2021 before they had a franchise quarterback. So it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison. I don’t think anybody would argue that Burrow’s talent supersedes Purdy’s. However, Burrow’s injury history is real. You can’t avoid that.\n\nI think this season the discussion around Purdy will be much different now that he has a WR1 to throw to. When he did in 2023, he finished fourth in the MVP voting and seventh in the Offensive Player of the Year voting.\n\nI’d also argue that this season will be the best supporting cast Purdy’s had in his career — with the obvious health asterisk. If Evans>Brandon Aiyuk, and — from purely a route-running perspective — Ricky Pearsall>Deebo Samuel, Purdy gets an upgrade on the perimeter, and gets a big-bodied speedster over the middle in De’Zhaun Stribling, not to mention vertical threats in Christian Kirk, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins.\n\nIf Purdy is the quarterback the 49ers believed him to be when they gave him a massive deal a little more than a year ago, they’ll give him more than two seasons to prove himself — especially after an injury-riddled 2025.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784914450;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8183;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Brock Purdy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2199;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d46d06ad15445d04c9f06543ee080ef7\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Jonathon Cooper’s arraignment set for August 31\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179569/jonathon-coopers-arraignment-set-for-august-31\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"The Denver Broncos are just days away from having their veterans report on July 28 for this year’s training camp festivities. A lot of questions and headlines are out there leading up to camp, but perhaps none other is bigger than the legal situation with outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper. After sitting out all of minicamp […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2994:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 30, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) runs off the field after the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images \n\nThe Denver Broncos are just days away from having their veterans report on July 28 for this year’s training camp festivities. A lot of questions and headlines are out there leading up to camp, but perhaps none other is bigger than the legal situation with outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper.\n\nAfter sitting out all of minicamp last month, Cooper <a href=\"https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/jonathon-cooper-virtual-hearing-friday/73-7da463b7-c7d2-4a26-bc62-f7e45273c9eb\">recently completed</a> a handful of measures that focused on his mental health and over all well-being. Today, according to 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis, Cooper had a virtual hearing relating to his two arrests and subsequent charges in June. Those include second and third-degree assault, violation of a protection order, criminal mischief, and harassment. \n\nThe arraignment for those charges has now been scheduled for August 31. That date is well after training camp and two weeks before the regular season kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.\n\n\nArraignment means Jonathon Cooper is to enter a plea or guilty or not guilty. That step is Aug. 31. That means legal system could potentially play out for months to come. <a href=\"https://t.co/qZ9AAwxY4s\">https://t.co/qZ9AAwxY4s</a>— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/2080672913834033524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nKeep in mind, the lengthy legal process doesn’t have to play out for the NFL to suspend players in any incidents related to domestic violence. Per the league’s Personal Conduct Policy, first time offenses in this area carry a minimum suspension of six games without pay. Prior decisions [suspensions] on matters like this have often been rendered by the league by the middle of August.\n\nAs of now, it’s unknown whether or not Cooper will be present for training camp. Moreover, what his potential availability may be for the start of the season given his legal issues. In the event Cooper is suspended, the Broncos will turn to Jonah Elliss, Que Robinson, and Dondrea Tillman to help offset his loss.\n\nCooper, a late seventh-round draft selection by the Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft, has went from a reserve player his first two seasons in the NFL to a key starter for the Broncos’ defense. In each of the last three seasons, Cooper has started every game and has posted 27 sacks and 180 tackles. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784914200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7765;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Cooper\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2200;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d257367d722a977b6f4b12831bc09997\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Why Monday is a notable date for a Devon Witherspoon contract extension\";s:4:\"link\";s:142:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170873/why-monday-notable-date-devon-witherspoon-contract-extension-seattle-seahawks\";s:11:\"description\";s:307:\"Summer is in full swing with just a week left in July, and while the NFL regular season remains a month and a half off, the veteran members of the roster of the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks report for training camp Friday. One of those who is set to report is All-Universe cornerback […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5976:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 07: Devon Witherspoon #21 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSummer is in full swing with just a week left in July, and while the NFL regular season remains a month and a half off, the veteran members of the roster of the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks report for training camp Friday. \n\nOne of those who is set to report is All-Universe cornerback Devon Witherspoon, the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who has made the Pro Bowl in all three seasons of his career and is in line for a new contract. The <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-nfl-salary-cap/163767/nfl-news-fifth-year-option-numbers-seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-devon-witherspoon-revealed\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"163767\">Seahawks exercised the fifth year option in Witherspoon’s contract</a> during the spring, and are now reportedly deep in negotiations on an extension <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170812/ian-rapoport-seahawks-devon-witherspoon-nfl-highest-paid-cornerback\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"170812\">to make him the highest paid cornerback in the NFL</a>.\n\nAs for exactly when that extension might come, there’s no hard and fast deadline so there’s no guarantee of an impending announced. However, a looming roster bonus in Witherspoon’s rookie contract could be enough of an incentive to get the deal done over the weekend, as getting the extension knocked out before Monday could allow the Seahawks to reduce the cash spend and 2026 cap hit of any extension.\n\nThe reason for this is that Witherspoon’s 2026 cap hit is made up of three parts, including the base salary, the prorated portion of his signing bonus and his 2026 roster bonus. The three parts are as follows: \n\n\nBase salary: $1,145,000 (Fully guaranteed)\n\n\n\nProrated signing bonus: $5,042,937 (Already paid, recognizing against the cap for accounting purposes)\n\n\n\n2026 Roster bonus: $3,949,702 (Fully guaranteed)\n\n\nEven though Witherspoon’s 2026 roster bonus is fully guaranteed, according to a source who has reviewed the contract, it does not become due and payable until the third day following mandatory reporting to training camp for veterans. With mandatory reporting for training camp being Friday, that makes Monday the third day after the mandatory report date, and the date on which the $3,949,702 moves from fully guaranteed to earned and due to be paid. \n\nIt’s far from a huge difference, but because the bonus becomes earned Monday, at that point the associated $3,949,702 2026 cap charge connected to the bonus becomes locked in and would not be impacted by a extension between the two sides. In contrast, if the two sides reach agreement on an extension prior to Monday, the roster bonus could be wrapped into a signing bonus, allowing for a small bit of cash flow to be pushed into the future, along with part of the cap hit, which would potentially reduce the 2026 cash obligations of the team.\n\nThe reason for the difference is that the size of whatever extension Witherspoon signs with the team is unlikely to change based on the cash payout of his current contract. Thus, the only way to wrap the cash spend obligation and cap hit of his 2026 roster bonus into a new contract is by reaching an extension prior to it becoming due. \n\nLooking at the cash and cap impact of a hypothetical extension helps lay out the difference. Say Witherspoon and the Seahawks agree to a new contract that pays $100M over three years with a $25M signing bonus and keeps the 2026 base salary at the league minimum for a player with three credited seasons at $1,145,000. \n\nSuch an extension, if agreed to by the two sides before the roster bonus is due, could have the following cap hits and cash spend obligations:\n\n\nBase salary: $1,145,000 cash, $1,145,000 cap hit\n\n\n\nProrated rookie signing bonus: $0 cash, $5,042,937 cap hit\n\n\n\nExtension signing bonus: $25,000,000 cash, $5,000,000 cap hit\n\n\n\nTotal 2026 cash: $26,145,000\n\n\n\nTotal 2026 cap hit: $11,187,936\n\n\nPutting all those together the 2026 cap hit would be $11,187,936 on a cash spend obligation of $26,145,000. That would represent an increase in cash spend of $21,050,298 while Witherspoon’s 2026 cap hit would rise by just $1,050,298, because the roster bonus could be absorbed into the signing bonus. Witherspoon would still receive the same amount of money, just some portion of it pushed out into the future.\n\nIn contrast, if the same $100M contract extension were to be reached Monday or later, the breakdown would be: \n\n\nBase salary: $1,145,000 cash, $1,145,000 cap hit\n\n\n\nProrated rookie signing bonus: $0 cash, $5,042,937 cap hit\n\n\n\nExtension signing bonus: $25M cash, $5M cap hit\n\n\n\nRoster bonus: $3,949,702 cash, $3,949,702 cap hit\n\n\n\nTotal 2026 cash: $30,094,702\n\n\n\nTotal 2026 cap hit: $15,137,639\n\n\nNow, certainly the Seahawks can afford to pay in either scenario, but almost any business owner who has the option on whether to spend $26,145,000 instead of $30,094,702 now with the difference being paid at some point in the future will opt for the lower amount. \n\nSo, while it’s not a hard and fast deadline, given reports that the two sides are deep in negotiations, it may just be enough of an incentive for reports of an extension agreement to emerge over the weekend. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784914200;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:37:\"Seattle Seahawks Analysis and Opinion\";i:1;s:27:\"Seattle Seahawks Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10891;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Devon Witherspoon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2201;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"79afd3357916111c0e754906fc7aa769\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Drew Allar signs rookie contract with Steelers\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/drew-allar-signs-rookie-contract-with-steelers\";s:11:\"description\";s:23:\"And then there was one.\";s:7:\"content\";s:1963:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_rodgersstock_260721\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"212179\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_rodgersstock_260721\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_rodgersstock_260721\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Pittsburgh Steelers\",\"title\": \"\'Heartwarming\' to see Rodgers reunite with family\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/aaron-rodgers-reunion-with-estranged-family-is-heartwarming-to-see\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-21T14:54:57Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n And then there was one. Quarterback Drew Allar has signed his rookie deal with the Steelers, the team announced on Friday. That means Rams quarterback Ty Simpson is the lone remaining unsigned QB from the 2026 draft. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck put pen to paper with their respective teams earlier this week. 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But this time, that receiver won\'t be playing. Vrabel told reporters in his Friday press conference that DeAndre Hopkins will be at Patriots training camp for the next few days, working as a coach and with the personnel department. \"Him and I talked, and he asked if he could come hang out for a couple of days, and be around the coaches, and be <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/Patriots/status/2080679089686413712?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">around the personnel department</a>,\" Vrabel said. \"I called the league and made sure that was going to be OK. And then I invited him back, and that’s where he’s been the last couple of days and he’ll be here the next couple of days.\"[H]e has got coaching gear on and he is helping out the offensive coaches. And meeting with our personnel guys. I mean, he loves football. People that love football and have played the game for the length of time that he did, [he] wants, I think, to explore the opportunities and what that looks like after his playing career is over.\" Hopkins said in an interview last month that he feels like he has “<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deandre-hopkins-i-have-a-lot-left-but-in-no-rush-to-be-a-regular-season-superstar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a lot of ball left</a>,” but wasn’t trying to force anything when it comes to being with a team.Hopkins appeared in all 17 games for Baltimore last season, recording 22 catches for 330 yards with a pair of touchdowns.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784913424;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1426;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"DeAndre Hopkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2203;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a4429b3a13ba101d882d86fbde1a2cb5\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Steelers sign QB Drew Allar to rookie contract\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172626/steelers-sign-qb-drew-allar-to-rookie-contract-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"The Pittsburgh Steelers and rookie quarterback Drew Allar have agreed to terms on a contract, the team announced. Details on the deal have not yet been disclosed. The third-round pick was the only remaining rookie without a deal. The Steelers selected Allar out of Penn State with the 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2758:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 11: Drew Allar #16 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers and rookie quarterback <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2080702724828537270?s=20\">Drew Allar</a> have agreed to terms on a contract, the team announced. Details on the deal have not yet been disclosed. The third-round pick was the only remaining rookie without a deal.\n\nThe Steelers selected Allar out of Penn State with the 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft – the pick they received from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for wide receiver George Pickens. Over his career at Penn State, Allar threw for 7,402 yards, 61 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.\n\nAllar, Will Howard, and Mason Rudolph will compete throughout training camp and preseason for respective roster spots behind Aaron Rodgers. Pittsburgh reports for training camp on Tuesday, July 28 with their first practice taking place Wednesday July 29.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172614/former-steelers-tight-end-works-out-for-seattle-seahawks-nick-vannett-training-camp-nfl\">Former Steelers tight end works out for Seattle Seahawks</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172605/cam-heyward-bud-dupree-give-brutally-honest-thoughts-on-training-camp-in-latrobe-pittsburgh-steelers\">Cam Heyward, Bud Dupree give brutally honest thoughts on training camp in Latrobe</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172592/trust-the-board-an-offseason-review-of-the-afc-north\">Trust the Board: An offseason review of the AFC North</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172542/steelers-training-camp-offensive-position-battles-storylines-to-follow-mike-mccarthy-offensive-line-zach-frazier-troy-fautanu-michael-pittman-jr-dk-metcalf-germie-bernard-will-howard-drew-allar-kaleb-johnson-roman-wilson\">Steelers training camp: Offensive position battles, storylines to follow</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172587/pff-ranks-steelers-dk-metcalf-outside-of-top-25-wrs-nfl-michael-pittman-jr\">PFF ranks DK Metcalf outside of top 25 WRs</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784913258;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2204;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"70170badf3a2f4e0ab094e885089397b\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Las Vegas Raiders pushing for All-Pro honors in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134744/las-vegas-raiders-pushing-for-all-pro-honors-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:290:\"The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t have an All-Pro selected for the 2025 season, the first time in nearly half a decade the team didn’t have a player selected with the award. In 2025, TE Brock Bowers was named as a first team All-Pro by the AP, NFLPA, PFF, & PFW while AJ Cole was named […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10978:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 7: Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs downfield during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders didn’t have an All-Pro selected for the 2025 season, the first time in nearly half a decade the team didn’t have a player selected with the award. In 2025, TE Brock Bowers was named as a first team All-Pro by the AP, NFLPA, PFF, & PFW while AJ Cole was named the PFF & NFLPA 2nd team All-Pro. Extending back to 2023, Maxx Crosby & Cole were named All-Pro’s, and 2022 saw the Raiders peak with Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby, Daniel Carlson, and AJ Cole all earn All-Pro honors. \n\n\n\nThe Raiders have a variety of players that can push for a possible All-Pro selection this season, though All-Pro honors are also widely tied to team success as well, and if Las Vegas can’t cross at least 6-8 wins it may be harder for them. \n\n\n\nStrong Odds:\n\nTE Brock Bowers – Finished 10th in AP All-Pro Voting in 2025\n\n\nBowers was named an All-Pro in his rookie season after hauling in 112 receptions, 1194 yards, and 5 touchdowns. He suffered a knee injury early into the 2025 season which limited him to 12 games, but was truly healthy for only 9-10 of those and still posted 64 receptions, 680 yards, and seven touchdowns. Bowers is not without competition as Cardinals’ Trey McBride, Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, Falcons’ Kyle Pitts, and 49ers George Kittle all earned All-Pro honors last year. McBride is coming off back to back 1200+ yard seasons, Kelce remains one of the better tight ends in the NFL with top name recognition. Pitts will see a large volume of work this season operating as a big slot and thus large production, & Kittle is among the best blocking TE in the NFL and widely considered a top 3 player in the NFL at the position. Bowers will see a large volume of production moving around the Raiders offense, and thus his production should be high enough to get the All-Pro honors, especially after being ranked as the third best TE in the NFL by personnel staffs, via ESPN. Among those mentioned, Colts’ Tyler Warren, Lions’ Sam LaPorta, and Packers’ Tucker Kraft could see big seasons and also push Bowers for the honor. \n\n\nEDGE Maxx Crosby – Finished 8th in AP All-Pro Voting in 2025\n\n\nCrosby has traditionally been viewed by All-Pro voters as a DE, instead of an OLB, which does make his competition a bit tougher. The 2025 season saw Will Anderson, Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, and Aidan Hutchinson all earn first team EDGE rushers honor, along with Brian Burns, Tuli Tuipultou, and Byron Young. Parsons is expected to miss most of the season, and he should likely be out of the running but pending injuries you can pencil in Anderson, Garrett, and Hutchinson as shoe ins with Tuipulotu and Young having a good chance as well to push for the spot given their situations. Crosby is coming off a 2025 season, where I’m shocked he didn’t at least make a 2nd team All-Pro, after logging 73 tackles, 28 TFL, 10 sacks, an INT, 6 PBU, and 2 FF. Crosby did see his pressure rate fall, and he did miss games with injuries, but he’s remained one of the best players in the NFL against the run, which will push in his favor going forward. Crosby should see a lower workload, but that will increase his overall efficiency and thus likely higher numbers. Keep an eye on Browns’ Jared Verse, Texans’ Danielle Hunter, 49ers Nick Bosa, and Ravens’ Trey Hendrickson who can all push for the spot as well. \n\n\nP AJ Cole – Did not receive an AP All-Pro Vote in 2025\n\n\nFor the first time since 2021, AJ Cole was not named to the first or second team All-Pro, but I’d expect him back on track in 2026. Cole logged 71 punts (2nd highest in his career) for 3379 yards, a 47.6 average (3rd worst in his career), a 5.6% touchback rate, and a 34% in20 rank. Cole saw his In20 rate fall, as did his net yards/punt. The 30 year old is coming off a down season, but apparently was dealing with some lower body injuries, and the Raiders punt units were far from the previous levels they had been in 2021-2023. Last season saw Lions Jack Fox, Jaguars Logan Cooke, and Seahawks Michael Dickson all also earn honors, and I’d imagine Fox is one of the biggest competitors for Cole with his recent success. Cole has been a tremendous punter, and currently holds the NFL All-Time record for career yards/punt. Keep an eye on Packers Daniel Whelan, Jets’s Austin McNamara, Commanders’ Tress Way, & Giants Jordan Stout as others who can push for the spot. \n\n\n\n\nFirst Time but Possible:\n\nOL Tyler Linderbaum – Finished 3rd in AP All-Pro voting in 2025, 2024, & 4th in 2023\n\n\nLinderbaum has never been named to a first or second team all-pro, and it’s largely due to his inconsistencies as a pass protector. Linderbaum has never been the best pass protector, but he’s been a top 3-5 center in that regard. Where Linderbaum does pop off the screen, and where he’s made his pure money is his pre snap abilities, and run blocking, which both will play huge roles in the Raiders system under Klint Kubiak. The former Ravens star has stayed healthy in his career, and he figures to be a gamechanger for the Raiders offense that struggled in the run game last year. Last season saw Chiefs’ Creed Humphrey, Bears Drew Dalman (who’s since retired), and Dolphins Aaron Brewer earn All-Pro honors. Linderbaum was named the 2nd best center in the NFL by personnel executives, a good sign for his chances, but also keep an eye on Eagles’ Cam Jurgens, Vikings’ Ryan Kelly, and Brown Elgton Jenkins. \n\n\nILB Tommy Eichenberg – Finished 9th in AP All-Pro Special Teams Voting in 2025\n\n\nEichenberg won’t make the All-Pro list at linebacker, but the official PFW and AP lists include special teams standouts. As noted, Eichenberg did finish with 3 votes last season largely off his 2025 season that had 22 tackles which ranked top 5 in the NFL for special teams tackles. Additionally, his special teams EPA was 7th among all special teams players (not counting returners). Eichenberg figures to be a big staple of the Raiders special teams units in 2026, alongside Cody Lindenberg, Dareke Young, and Segun Olubi with Olubi one to watch after finishing 15th last season off just 14 tackles, a blocked punt (ironically on AJ Cole), and 2 FR. The Raiders need an overhauled special teams unit, and Eichenberg should be the staple\n\n\n\n\nLong Shots:\n\nRB Ashton Jeanty – Did not receive an AP All-Pro Vote in 2025\n\n\nThe runningback position is super volatile in the NFL, and especially in the All-Pro/Pro-Bowl spaces. Last season saw James Cook, Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson, De’Von Achane, and Jonathan Taylor earn votes and they should again in 2026 if they stay healthy. Additionally, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Breece Hall, and Kenneth Walker should see some attention in the space. Jeanty was not ranked among the top 10 runningbacks in the NFL within the recent NFL executives poll, but was named an honorable mention. The top ten selection finished his rookie season with 975 yards, five touchdowns, a 3.7 yards per carry, and an additional 346 yards and five touchdowns in the air. Jeanty’s under the hood numbers were impressive in his breakaway ratings, elusiveness, missed tackles forced, broken tackles, and all while his offensive line and yards before contact ranked inside the bottom five for the NFL. Jeanty is talented, he provides a ton of big play ability, and working in a wide zone for the 2026 season should be beneficial, but it will be a long shot for him to make the All-Pro list. \n\n\nILB Nakobe Dean – Did not receive an AP All-Pro Vote in 2025 & 15th in 2024\n\n\nNakobe Dean played just 15 games in 2024 but he posted 128 tackles, 10 TFL, 3 sacks, 4 PBU, a FF, interception, and 2 FR while also posting nearly 30 pressures which is largely why he earned a few All-Pro votes. Assuming Dean can stay healthy, which has been a big task in his career, I can truly see him placing himself inside the top 10 linebackers in the NFL and a possible All-Pro award. Dean is fast, fluid, diagnoses plays well, and he’s a high end linebacker moving forwards. There’s some inconsistencies in coverage, but he’s able to take up space, play sideline to sideline, and I do think there’s a chance with a full season that Dean crosses the 150+ tackle mark with double digit tackles, and 5.5+ sacks given the aggressive defense he’ll play in. It’s a long shot, but I’d expect a healthy Dean to get votes again in 2026. \n\n\nCB Eric Stokes – Finished 13th in AP All-Pro Voting in 2025\n\n\nStokes enjoyed a breakout season in 2025, and that should roll over into 2026 under a similar system and coaching with new Raiders DC Rob Leonard. Stokes ranked top 20 among NFL cornerbacks in separation allowed, yards, QBR, receptions, and touchdowns allowed while also ranking 18th in EPA/target. Stokes played up to the level of a first round pick, and the soon to be 27 year old could be entering his prime. Like fellow Georgia teammate Nakobe Dean, Stokes will need to stay healthy after missing 8 games in 2022, 14 in 2023, and 1 in 2025. Stokes likely will never rank super high on All-Pro and fan lists because his lack of ball production (19 career PBU, 1 INT), but he’s also rarely targeted at times as well. The Raiders are comfortable with Stokes having a successful season not being targeted essentially taking away at least 1/3 of the field. \n\n\nCB Jermod McCoy \n\n\nIt’s extremely rare for rookies to make All-Pro lists, especially in the secondary with Xavier Watts, Cooper DeJean, Devon Witherspoon, & Sauce Gardner as the only to do so since 2020. McCoy will be coming off missing the entire 2025 season with injury, and a possible bone plug issue in 2026 that could limit his snap counts. Despite this, the cornerback was a top ten pick prior to the knee issue arising, and his 4th round selection is not indictive of his talent. McCoy might start across from Eric Stokes, and if so he’ll get a ton of work his way which can drive up his ball production. 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With a little luck and a lot of over thinking we got it right and he ended up being a league winner for me in 2 dynasty leagues (thanks bro). I even had one league where I payed Roschon Johnson and a 4th round pick for Williams. So what else could we do but try again amiright? The things that lead me to Williams last year were a few combinations of things. Historical success of RBs within the team/offense. (I.e. if dowdle can do it why can’t Javonte) Opportunity - I.e. how much will they have to fight for a role, and is there a chance we have a multi week stretch where they aren’t getting the rock, or getting significantly load managed. A team that can be competitive but needs help to make the playoffs. I don’t want my guy getting benched and saved for playoffs 5+ games out, or rested for the next year if the teams terrible from week 1. Suppressed value due to injury history, but a strong statistical backing that shows they can produce. Based on that I’m sure none of you will be shocked (haha) that my pick is Jordan Mason. Please be gentle. Here’s where I’m coming from. As a unit the Vikings o line ranks 10th in the nfl. Mason, when healthy, has shown he’s capable of putting up numbers that give you an rb1 season if sustained. And his competition isn’t exactly the top of the league. He’s competing with the ghost of Aaron jones and Caliborne. Now, one of the reasons Javonte did well was that cowboys unit had a great attack, moved the ball down field, and as a result he got great goal line opportunities. Our boy Ferguson also thrived from that. Given the Vikings new add of Kyler Murray I could see a substantial increase in offensive production as a unit. And I can 100% see Mason being the goal line guy, and getting a lot of high value touches. Now I know I know “He gets hurt” “He fumbles” “Kyler is gonna poach tuddies” Yes yes you’re right. But he’s the RB43 on keep trade cut. We’re talking about a guy who could be the starting rb, and he’s currently worth about the same as Keaton Mitchell or a 3rd rd pick. This is one of those “if you miss who gives a shit” shots in the dark that can win a league. The recipe is there. It’s possible. At cost I see very little downside. Who’s your cheapest rb1 this year? submitted by /u/Think-Confidence-424 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2933:\"Hey Booooys, My claim to fame is that last year I famously made a thread where we projected that Javonte Williams would be the cheapest rb1 you could buy. With a little luck and a lot of over thinking we got it right and he ended up being a league winner for me in 2 dynasty leagues (thanks bro). I even had one league where I payed Roschon Johnson and a 4th round pick for Williams. So what else could we do but try again amiright? The things that lead me to Williams last year were a few combinations of things. Historical success of RBs within the team/offense. (I.e. if dowdle can do it why can’t Javonte) Opportunity - I.e. how much will they have to fight for a role, and is there a chance we have a multi week stretch where they aren’t getting the rock, or getting significantly load managed. A team that can be competitive but needs help to make the playoffs. I don’t want my guy getting benched and saved for playoffs 5+ games out, or rested for the next year if the teams terrible from week 1. Suppressed value due to injury history, but a strong statistical backing that shows they can produce. Based on that I’m sure none of you will be shocked (haha) that my pick is Jordan Mason. Please be gentle. Here’s where I’m coming from. As a unit the Vikings o line ranks 10th in the nfl. Mason, when healthy, has shown he’s capable of putting up numbers that give you an rb1 season if sustained. And his competition isn’t exactly the top of the league. He’s competing with the ghost of Aaron jones and Caliborne. Now, one of the reasons Javonte did well was that cowboys unit had a great attack, moved the ball down field, and as a result he got great goal line opportunities. Our boy Ferguson also thrived from that. Given the Vikings new add of Kyler Murray I could see a substantial increase in offensive production as a unit. And I can 100% see Mason being the goal line guy, and getting a lot of high value touches. Now I know I know “He gets hurt” “He fumbles” “Kyler is gonna poach tuddies” Yes yes you’re right. But he’s the RB43 on keep trade cut. We’re talking about a guy who could be the starting rb, and he’s currently worth about the same as Keaton Mitchell or a 3rd rd pick. This is one of those “if you miss who gives a shit” shots in the dark that can win a league. The recipe is there. It’s possible. At cost I see very little downside. 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And I’m excited about having Christian back here with us and the impact he can make on our football team. Really enjoy the person, enjoy the player, and that’s what I’m looking forward to.”There was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-devon-witherspoon-further-along-in-contract-talks-than-christian-gonzalez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reporting earlier this week</a> that part of the hold up for Gonzalez’s new deal is the ongoing negotiations between the Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon — with whom Gonzalez shares an agent. Vrabel told reporters, however, that it does not have much of an effect.“I don’t think they have anything to do with one another,” Vrabel said. “We’re not negotiating with the Seahawks, we’re negotiating with Christian’s representatives. I don’t think that there’s anything different than just our communication with him.”Gonzalez is slated to make $2.259 million in base salary in 2026.Vrabel said he’s expecting Gonzalez to do more work on the field during camp than he did during the offseason program.“We’re getting ready to prepare to win,” Vrabel said.” And that’s what this is going to take through training camp. We talked about this last year — earning a role, building a team, and preparing to win. And players have an opportunity to earn a role. Coaches are going to be there to help them. We all have to build a team and I have to do my best to prepare us to win by our situations and the way we practice throughout training camp.” \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784912146;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Christian Gonzalez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2208;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"88950ac7fbea386d577adf578d869fc9\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Denver Broncos 2026 Training Camp: 7 positional battles to watch\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179565/denver-broncos-2026-training-camp-7-positional-battles-to-watch\";s:11:\"description\";s:361:\"One of the more interesting aspects of training camp each year is the positional battles ongoing throughout camp and into the preseason. We have seen multiple quarterback competitions happen during Broncos camp, but thankfully, Bo Nix has that job locked down for the foreseeable future. However, the Broncos will have multiple camp battles happening this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14810:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Marvin Mims Jr. #19 of the Denver Broncos celebrates during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOne of the more interesting aspects of training camp each year is the positional battles ongoing throughout camp and into the preseason. We have seen multiple quarterback competitions happen during Broncos camp, but thankfully, Bo Nix has that job locked down for the foreseeable future. However, the Broncos will have multiple camp battles happening this summer that could greatly impact how this team looks come Week 1.\n\nWhile the Broncos starters are mostly locked and loaded for Week 1, there still will be plenty of competition for roles and even roster spots happening during camp. So, with all that said, here are the Denver Broncos positional battles I will be paying attention to during Broncos Camp.\n\nBackup Quarterback \n\nVeteran Jarrett Stidham has been Sean Payton’s backup since he was acquired and hired by the Broncos, but could his role be up for grabs this summer? Sam Ehlinger joined the team as the QB3 last season and quickly impressed the Broncos coaches on and off the field. Ehlinger re-signed with the team this offseason and, according to reports from OTA and minicamp, looked pretty good and may have even outplayed Stidham. \n\n\nDenver Broncos roster review: QB Sam Ehlinger <a href=\"https://t.co/OPvYowMoQv\">https://t.co/OPvYowMoQv</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2078450472349040864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nDo I think Ehlinger can really take the QB2 role from Stidham? I have my doubts. Payton has spoken fondly of Stiddy in the past; he was Payton’s first free agent signing with the Broncos, and he knows the system well. With that said, his performance in the AFC Championship Game was, well, not great. In fairness to Stidham, the circumstances were not great for him, but you still hoped he would have played a little better than that. \n\nHowever, if Ehlinger outplays Stidham throughout camp, we could have a real conversation here. I will need to see it happen consistently for me to really believe this could happen, but we’ll have to wait and see. It certainly is possible. \n\nRunning Back – The battle for carries\n\nThe Broncos are expected to enter Week 1 with veteran JK Dobbins, second-year back RJ Harvey, and rookie Jonah Coleman as their three running backs on the roster. All three backs are expected to have a role on this offense this season, but the exact details remain up in the air. \n\nVeteran JK Dobbins re-signed with the team after a successful 2025 season that was unfortunately cut short by injuries. Unfortunately, that has been the story of Dobbins’ career, and the Broncos have to be wary of his injury history. To his credit, he has bounced back and performed well despite multiple serious lower-body injuries, but the concern remains. He will be the Broncos’ starting running back this season, but could we see him share carries with a pair of young Broncos ball carriers? \n\nRJ Harvey had a mixed bag when it came to his rookie year. On a positive note, he had 12 total touchdowns last season, which is pretty damn good for a rookie running back. However, once Dobbins went down with an injury, Harvey struggled as the Broncos’ main ball carrier. Harvey averaged just 3.7 yards per carry but did look better as a receiver and in space, which was the role the team envisioned for him when he was drafted. I would anticipate he would have a similar role this season, but could he lose snaps to rookie Jonah Coleman?\n\n\nBroncos RB Jonah Coleman <a href=\"https://t.co/hM87I7VuGb\">pic.twitter.com/hM87I7VuGb</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2048077756961861697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe real X-Factor here is rookie Jonah Coleman. The talented rookie back has three-down traits and could push for significant playing time his rookie year. He is a powerful and patient runner who can run between the tackles, catch passes out of the backfield, and probably most importantly, come in on third downs and be a pass blocker. If he were to have a strong camp and preseason, he could push for significant snaps early on this season. \n\nSean Payton in the past has said it is difficult to manage a three-headed backfield, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out. All three backs will be on the team, but it will be interesting to see the pecking order come Week 1. \n\nWR3 battle\n\nProbably the most interesting positional battle to happen this summer during Broncos Camp will be the WR3 battle between Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant. \n\nAs we know, the team made a blockbuster trade for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle during the offseason, and that addition shook up the Broncos’ wide receiver room. With Waddle and veteran Courtland Sutton being your WR1 and WR2 in the offense, that battle for the WR3 job is expected to be a competitive one. \n\nMarvin Mims Jr. has shown up in the biggest moments throughout his career and has routinely made big plays down the field. On top of that, he is also an All-Pro returner who can take one all the way back for a touchdown whenever he touches the ball. However, he has never fully lived up to his potential as a wide receiver. Now in a contract year, could that all change? \n\nThis time last year, all the hype was about Troy Franklin. He added weight and was making plays throughout OTAs and minicamp and carried that into training camp, preseason, and into the regular season. He finished the 2025 season with 65 receptions for 709 yards and 6 touchdowns, which is pretty decent considering how his rookie year went. However, with Waddle now on the team, Franklin seems like the player most negatively impacted by this addition. He will once again need to have a strong summer if he wants to solidify himself in this Denver Broncos wide receiver room. \n\nPat Bryant had himself a solid rookie season. His role in the offense was growing as the season progressed, and it appeared he surpassed Troy Franklin late in the season. However, the injury bug bit him late in the year and derailed what could have been a strong end to his rookie year. Now, in year two, Bryant is hoping to put the concussions behind him and take that big second-year jump and become a mainstay in the Broncos offense. Bryant is a big and physical target who can work the middle of the field, contribute as a blocker, and was arguably the Broncos’ most reliable wide receiver when it came to catching the ball. He is my personal favorite in this competition, but all three can and should make strong cases for the Broncos’ WR3 job. \n\nThe bigger picture here is: how will the team utilize all three of these receivers? Will there be a potential trade? Will they rely on the depth and use all three in a rotation? It could go a number of ways right now and I am excited to see how it plays out throughout camp. \n\nIs there a LG competition?\n\nI’ll say this from the start. This is pure speculation on my part, but I believe there will be a three-way battle for the Broncos starting left guard position. \n\nVeteran Ben Powers is in the final year of his contract, and despite briefly being rumored to be a pay cut or trade/cut candidate, he is back with the team and expected to be their starting left guard. However, the team does have competition on the roster that could change things down the road. \n\nFirst, the team signed versatile reserve lineman Alex Palczewski to a two-year extension this offseason. He started at left guard last season while Powers was sidelined with an injury and performed well. He provides the team with a talented, younger, and cheaper option and someone they know they can plug and play at the position. \n\n\nSome Kage Casey highlights <a href=\"https://t.co/Ec7daUOJ4c\">pic.twitter.com/Ec7daUOJ4c</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2048081085754491246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe team also drafted Boise State offensive lineman Kage Casey in the 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played left tackle throughout his college career but is expected to focus on the left guard position his rookie year. Left guard is coincidentally the position Ben Powers is currently slated to be the starter at. It is certainly a possibility that Casey impresses this summer and pushes for that left guard job.\n\nAgain, I am mostly spitballing here, but the tea leaves are there. Palcho and Casey are likely viewed as the long-term candidates for the position, but a strong summer from one or both could speed things up a bit. \n\nWhat happens at tight end?\n\nThe Broncos tight end room is a bit of a question mark. The only one I feel safe about is Adam Trautman, who just re-signed with the team this offseason. He will likely be the “starter” at the position and be their main in-line blocker. However, everything beyond that is a bit up in the air. \n\nVeteran pass catcher Evan Engram is probably safe. His good friend and former teammate Davis Webb is now the Broncos’ offensive coordinator and playcaller, so that may bode well for the veteran after a disappointing first season with the team. However, Engram kinda fits as that surprise camp cut that nobody really saw coming. I don’t think it will happen, but I am not comfortable saying it won’t happen. My money is on Engram occupying the same role he had last season, with maybe some more emphasis on him with Webb now calling the shots. \n\nAfter that, though, things get tough to predict. Rookie Justin Joly made my camp breakouts list, and I believe he will, but for now, he is a question mark. Nate Adkins has been a reliable blocker for the Broncos, but now he’s on a vet minimum deal, so he is firmly on the roster bubble. Same goes for Lucas Krull, but the writing is truly on the wall there. Rookie tight end Dallen Bentley is a bit of a forgotten man in this conversation. The former Utah tight end slipped a bit further than anticipated in the draft and has some in-line and sneaky pass-catching potential. Finally, you have the X-Factor in Caleb Lohner. The developmental project made some noise during rookie minicamp, but an injury sidelined him for OTAs and minicamp, and now he will attempt to continue his breakout performance during training camp. \n\nYour guess is as good as mine when it comes to guessing how this all plays out. I just hope we feel better about our tight end room at the end of training camp and preseason. \n\nReplacing JFM\n\nThe Broncos’ biggest offseason departure was veteran interior defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers signing with the Tennessee Titans during free agency. This left a large void in the middle of the Broncos’ pass rush and one that will need to be filled if they want to have a dominant pass-rushing unit once again this season.\n\nThey planned for JFM’s departure last year when they drafted LSU defensive lineman Sai’vion Jones. He basically had a reshirt season for the Broncos last season and will look to use that year of development and have a breakout performance during training camp and the preseason. Like JFM, he is a big, long, and athletic interior pass rusher who could thrive in Vance Joseph’s defense. \n\nDespite having Jones in the mix this offseason, the Broncos doubled down and selected Tyler Onyedim with their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, which came early in the 3rd round. Onyedim is a high-motor interior pass rusher whom the team envisions filling JFM’s role as early as this season. Now, a rookie defensive lineman contributing like that right away is probably far-fetched, but he figures to be part of the Broncos’ rotation along the defensive line. \n\nVeterans Eyioma Uwazurike and Malcolm Roach will likely factor into the mix, but all eyes will be on Jones and Onyedim this summer. Hopefully, we see both players stand out throughout camp and the preseason and give the Broncos two talented interior pass rushers they can rotate in and out throughout the game. We saw the Eagles win a Super Bowl due to this, and hopefully, the Broncos can do the same with this unit. \n\nWill Jahdae Barron push for CB2?\n\nOne of the more intriguing positional battles that may happen this summer is between former first-round pick Jahdae Barron and Riley Moss and/or Ja’Quan McMillian.\n\nAs we know, Moss and McMillian are in the final year of their contracts with the team, and the Broncos will likely have to choose which of the two they will re-sign. On top of that, the Broncos used a first-round pick on Jahdae Barron last year, and he is a logical in-house replacement for one of the two. Head Coach Sean Payton mentions how he has inside/outside versatility, so he is in play for both positions. \n\nThe biggest X-Factor here is Barron. Will he push for a starting job this summer and make the decision difficult for the Broncos ‘ decision-makers? If he does, the Broncos will have to decide how to utilize all four of these corners and potentially even consider a trade. Like wide receiver, they could just utilize the talented depth they have and head into the season deep at one of the more important positional groups on the team. \n\nThis scenario could play out multiple different ways, and the implications of this outcome will be felt moving forward. So, this will be a very important roster battle and situation to watch moving forward. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784912077;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";i:1;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2209;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fc74a65fde9279726cefb4ceb2a73e73\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Bears QB Caleb Williams ranks No. 51 in NFL Top 100\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119441/chicago-bears-caleb-williams-nfl-top-100-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:308:\"The NFL has been releasing its NFL Top 100 participants slowly over the last few weeks, and on Friday, the moment came that Bears fans were waiting for: Caleb Williams was announced as the No. 51 player on their list. 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However, he will not be on the field catching passes. Instead, as Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced during a pre-camp press conference on Friday, Hopkins will be assisting the team’s coaching […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3138:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 23: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the game against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDeAndre Hopkins, one of the best wide receivers of his era, will be part of the New England Patriots’ training camp this summer. However, he will not be on the field catching passes.\n\nInstead, as Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced during a pre-camp press conference on Friday, Hopkins will be assisting the team’s coaching staff.\n\n“DeAndre Hopkins is here with us just to kind of check things out as far as what he wants to do as far as coaching. You’ll see him on the field,” Vrabel said.\n\nHopkins and Vrabel go back to 2014, when the former was a second-year receiver for the Houston Texans and the latter joined the organization as its linebackers coach under Bill O’Brien. They later reunited in Tennessee during the 2023 season and have now joined forces again in New England.\n\n“He asked if he could hang out for a couple of days and be around the coaches and around the personnel department,” Vrabel said about the 34-year-old. “I called the league to make sure that was going to be okay, and then I invited him back. That’s where he’s been the last couple of days, and he’ll be here for the next couple of days.”\n\nBetween entering the league as a first-round draft pick in 2013 and his 2025 season with the Baltimore Ravens, Hopkins appeared in a combined 204 regular season and playoff games. A five-time All-Pro selection and five-time Pro Bowler, he has a total of 1,046 receptions, 13,770 receiving yards and 87 on his résumé.\n\nHopkins has not officially announced his retirement from the NFL yet, but Vrabel made sure to point out that he is not in town in hopes of continuing his active playing career.\n\n“He is coaching from here on, and he is helping the offensive coaches and work with the personnel guys. He loves football. People that love football and have played the game for the length of time that he did, once they explore the opportunities and what that looks like once his playing career is over.\n\nThe Patriots’ wide receiver group is being coached by Todd Downing, and heads into training camp with offseason acquisitions A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs as the headline names. The veteran pair is being joined by returning veterans Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Kyle Williams, among others.\n\nThey and the rest of the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-depth-chart/122534/updated-roster-practice-squad-2026-nfl-season\">12 total wideouts on the current roster</a> will take the practice fields on Saturday, 10 a.m. ET for the first time this summer.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784910850;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:35:\"New England Patriots Coaching Staff\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1426;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"DeAndre Hopkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2211;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"07e61212f88a6fe19c0659621df74da9\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Former Steelers tight end works out for Seattle Seahawks\";s:4:\"link\";s:157:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172614/former-steelers-tight-end-works-out-for-seattle-seahawks-nick-vannett-training-camp-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Nick Vannett worked out for the Seattle Seahawks, per Aaron Wilson. Vannett was originally drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Steelers in 2019, where he caught 13 passes for 128 yards during his lone campaign in Pittsburgh. He […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2867:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 1, 2019: Tight end Nick Vannett #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball in the third quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns on December 1, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won 20-13. (Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nFormer Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Nick Vannett worked out for the Seattle Seahawks, per <a href=\"https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/2080400864255107527?s=20\">Aaron Wilson</a>. \n\nVannett was originally drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Steelers in 2019, where he caught 13 passes for 128 yards during his lone campaign in Pittsburgh. He then signed with the Denver Broncos in the offseason ahead of the 2020 season. Overall, Vannett has played for an astounding nine teams throughout his 10-year NFL career.\n\nThe Steelers are less than a week away from reporting to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA for training camp, and Behind the Steel Curtain will be on site for first-hand coverage and reactions. Be sure to keep BTSC open for live updates from Latrobe.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172605/cam-heyward-bud-dupree-give-brutally-honest-thoughts-on-training-camp-in-latrobe-pittsburgh-steelers\">Cam Heyward, Bud Dupree give brutally honest thoughts on training camp in Latrobe</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172592/trust-the-board-an-offseason-review-of-the-afc-north\">Trust the Board: An offseason review of the AFC North</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172542/steelers-training-camp-offensive-position-battles-storylines-to-follow-mike-mccarthy-offensive-line-zach-frazier-troy-fautanu-michael-pittman-jr-dk-metcalf-germie-bernard-will-howard-drew-allar-kaleb-johnson-roman-wilson\">Steelers training camp: Offensive position battles, storylines to follow</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172587/pff-ranks-steelers-dk-metcalf-outside-of-top-25-wrs-nfl-michael-pittman-jr\">PFF ranks DK Metcalf outside of top 25 WRs</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-history/172585/former-steelers-qb-kenny-pickett-begged-eagles-to-trade-him-cleveland-browns-las-vegas-raiders\">Former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ‘begged’ Eagles to trade him</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784910414;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11630;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Roman Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11727;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Payton Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11435;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Emanuel Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2212;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"34d0e41403e58d9ee0ab7501a1d9b404\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Mike Vrabel gives update on Gabe Jacas contract situation with Patriots\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131550/mike-vrabel-update-gabe-jacas-contract-situation\";s:11:\"description\";s:341:\"Entering Friday, only three out of the 257 players picked in this year’s NFL Draft have not signed their rookie deals yet. Besides quarterbacks Ty Simpson and Drew Allar, New England Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas is the only non-quarterback to remain out of contract. As a consequence, Jacas did not report to the Patriots’ […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2808:\"\n\n\n \n Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois defensive lineman Gabe Jacas (DL44) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \n\nEntering Friday, only three out of the 257 players picked in this year’s NFL Draft have not signed their rookie deals yet. Besides quarterbacks Ty Simpson and Drew Allar, New England Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas is the only non-quarterback to remain out of contract.\n\nAs a consequence, Jacas did not report to the Patriots’ training camp this week. As head coach Mike Vrabel said during a pre-camp press conference on Friday, however, conversations between the two sides have been positive.\n\n“We’re continuing to work through the contract,” Vrabel explained. “I think those have been positive between the club and his representatives. Hopefully, we’ll get him in here sooner rather than later. I’m not going to put a timeline on it or a timeframe, but I’ve spoken to Gabe personally. Excited to get him in when he’s under contract.”\n\nVrabel did not go into too much detail about the matter, but he pointed to the nature of the contract as a potential hold-up between the Patriots and Jacas’ camp.\n\n“Every contract is unique. Every contract is different. But it will get resolved, I’m positive that it will,” he said. “I’d use the word cautiously optimistic. Those conversations have been great, and excited to see where he’s at.”\n\nFollowing a short trade-up, the Patriots selected Jacas as the 55th overall pick in this year’s draft. He arrived in New England after a four-year career at Illinois, where he registered 11 sacks and was voted second-team All-Big Ten during his final season.\n\nHowever, his pre-draft process was impacted by hamstring a hamstring issue and the fallout of a clean-up procedure on his left knee. Whether or not the medical concerns played a part in the slow signing process was not said by Vrabel.\n\n“We’re not going to go into the injuries,” he pointed out. “I’ve mentioned that Gabe had a surgery to take care of some things, and that’s where we’re at. 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John Portis has taken the lead on this series that will look at rookies, veterans, and free agents who are fighting for playing time in July. The Commanders backfield looks set for the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7356:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nEditor’s note: We’ll be running down some key roster battles in the the leadup to Washington Commanders training camp later this month. John Portis has taken the lead on this series that will look at rookies, veterans, and free agents who are fighting for playing time in July.\n\nThe Commanders backfield looks set for the <a href=\"https://ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/depthchart/WAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first three slots on the depth chart</a> headed into camp. While the order is yet to be determined, Bill Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, and rookie Kaytron Allen all appear poised to secure spots on the roster with a good camp and preseason. Behind them, one of the better roster battles of training camp is brewing between <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FordJe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerome Ford</a> and <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McNiJe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeremy McNichols</a>.\n\nFord was drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. After going on injured reserve early in his rookie season, Ford would get a lot of run in 2023 after Nick Chubb tore his ACL. Ford acquitted himself well, finishing the <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FordJe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">season</a> with 813 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 204 rushing attempts, as well as 44 catches for 319 yards and five touchdowns on 63 targets. Ford was named the starter headed into 2024 but was replaced by Chubb when healthy and relegated to third-down duties in 2025.\n\nWashington fans can’t help but look at his 4.3 yards-per-carry average along with his highlight reels and get excited about what he may add to the backfield as a change-of-pace back for the Commanders. From a roster standpoint, Ford may not be as appealing. While his numbers in a relief role look good, his inefficiency shows up when given multiple carries. Jerome’s <a href=\"https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2023/11/09/jerome-ford-kareem-hunt-the-cleveland-browns-have-a-problem-at-this-position/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poor vision</a> results in frequent tackles for a loss or minimal gains. His efficiency in 2023 ranks closely to another current Commanders running back, one poorly regarded for his rushing ability.\n\n\nRunning Back Efficiency – Through Week 14 <a href=\"https://t.co/eJZ1YGJ65K\">pic.twitter.com/eJZ1YGJ65K</a>— SūmerSports (@SumerSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/SumerSports/status/1734602701407699034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 12, 2023</a>\n\n\nFord also doesn’t offer much in the way of special teams, historically playing less than ten percent of the Browns’ special teams stats. Ford’s history indicates his role would appear to be more of a change-of-pace option instead of a reliable backup and special teamer.\n\nMeanwhile, efficiency and special teams are a hallmark of Ford’s competition. \n\nAlso drafted in the fifth round by the Buccaneers, McNichols joined the NFL in 2017. The Boise State product was a fringe/practice squad player for <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McNiJe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">years</a>, with the notable exception on his second stint with the Titans. Upon arriving in Washington, McNichols was earmarked for the practice squad by many fans, but impressed the coaching staff. His versatility won him a roster spot. He was used effectively in a rotation in 2024, and stepped in admirably after Austin Ekeler’s departure last season, where he made the most of his limited carries and receptions.\n\n\nJeremy McNichols\' ability to move the chains is just crazy. On 44 rushes, 13 went for 1st downs. On 25 catches, 10 went for 1st downs. 23 1st downs on 69 touches. 1 out of every 3 touches was a 1st down! <a href=\"https://t.co/wsuqbQd7kI\">pic.twitter.com/wsuqbQd7kI</a>— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2079230670497329459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nA plus special teamer and protector, McNichols played on 53% the Commanders special teams snaps in 2024, but only 14% last season when he was more heavily involved in the running back rotation.\n\nSo far, in offseason activities, Ford has caught the eye of the staff and media, with team beat writer Zach Selby <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-ota-notebook-luke-mccaffrey-treylon-burks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noting</a> he “continues to run hard and look impressive as a pass-catcher.” Meanwhile, McNichols has shown up ready to go for another season and has also caught Selby’s attention.\n\n\n Jeremy McNichols might be one of the older active players on the roster, but the 30-year-old running back still has some quickness to him. He’s looked impressive running team drills throughout OTAs as both a ball carrier and pass catcher. He managed to avoid getting touched by defenders during seven-on-seven drills, juking multiple defenders near the right sideline.\n\n\nBoth players appear ready to bring their all to the competition for the last roster spot in the running back room, but just beating out the other man might not be enough. There are several areas on the roster where an additional spot might be needed and with three versatile players projected in the running back room, Washington might opt to only carry three running backs this year. The idea would be at least one of Ford or McNichols would be available to sign to the practice squad, with the possible addition of <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-draft/416522/washington-commanders-udfa-draft-robert-henry-utsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert Henry Jr</a>. there as well. Will the running backs make a case for the need to carry a fourth player at the position? If so, will Ford or McNichols be that player?\n\n\nJerome Ford runs 62 yards for the TD! 📺: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/KCvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KCvsCLE</a> on CBS/Paramount+ 📱: <a href=\"https://t.co/waVpO909ge\">https://t.co/waVpO909ge</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/SUozPWSvm1\">pic.twitter.com/SUozPWSvm1</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1868390601479401500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 15, 2024</a>\n\n\nVs.\n\n\nJeremy McNichols bounces off tackles for the 60-yard TD! LVvsWAS on FOX/FOX One<a href=\"https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt\">https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/x8j0UTgN2I\">pic.twitter.com/x8j0UTgN2I</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1969828382826435063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2025</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784908800;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Roster\";i:2;s:36:\"Washington Commanders Roster Battles\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8143;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jerome Ford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2214;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"04725637f76f1a8ebaba440c381546b0\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Eagles News: Philadelphia’s top non-quarterback MVP candidate\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177901/eagles-news-philadelphias-top-non-quarterback-mvp-candidate\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … NFL MVP: One non-QB candidate from each NFC team in 2026 – NFL.comSAQUON BARKLEY – Much was made of the Eagles’ offensive fall-off last season. One of the lesser-discussed aspects was the explosive plays from Barkley drying up. It’s natural to see some regression following […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:18118:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 28: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes for yards during the third quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-mvp-one-non-qb-candidate-from-each-nfc-team-in-2026\">NFL MVP: One non-QB candidate from each NFC team in 2026 – NFL.com</a> SAQUON BARKLEY – Much was made of the Eagles’ offensive fall-off last season. One of the lesser-discussed aspects was the explosive plays from Barkley drying up. It’s natural to see some regression following a 2,000-yard campaign, but Barkley lost 1.7 yards per carry from his 5.8 mark in 2024, plummeting to 4.1 in ’25. The RB had just four runs of 20-plus yards — the same number as <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/players/jaxson-dart/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaxson Dart</a> and <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/players/marcus-mariota/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marcus Mariota</a>. With the offensive line returning healthier than a year ago, I’m sure we will see a more explosive Barkley. Not a ton is known about new OC Sean Mannion’s plans, but if he takes anything from his former boss in Green Bay, we’d expect Philly to lean on the ground game — Matt LaFleur’s team ran the ball on the fifth-highest percentage of plays last season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/saquon-barkley-s-biggest-critic-is-himself\">Saquon Barkley’s biggest critic is himself – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> Change has been afoot for everyone with Sean Mannion joining the team as the new Offensive Coordinator. Mannion has worked in offenses that utilize the quarterback under center in many packages, something that affects the running back position. To prepare for the potential change, Saquon Barkley has been talking to former NFL running back Todd Gurley. Every offseason, Barkley studies film of running backs across the league to see what he can add to his game. Growing up as a fan of the two-time All-Pro, Barkley decided to reach out to Gurley personally to learn more about the way he attacked NFL defenses. “Under center, you can see it a little clear. You’re not blinded,” Barkley said after a June minicamp practice. “There’s a lot of unique things you can do … look forward to doing that. Probably be the most I’ve ever done it under center.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464199/2026/07/24/eagles-nfl-training-camp-2026-roster-offense-breakdown/\">One thought on each Eagles offensive player ahead of training camp – The Athletic</a> Saquon Barkley, RB: He chose Philadelphia in 2024 partly because of its storied offensive line and subsequently broke the NFL’s full-season rushing record en route to a Super Bowl title. Can he experience a similar multiplier season within an overhauled system that will use more wide-zone concepts?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177598/philadelphia-eagles-hidden-gems-3-underrated-players-on-the-2026-roster\">Philadelphia Eagles Hidden Gems: 3 underrated players on the 2026 roster – BGN</a> Which is where the trade for former Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks comes in. Last season, the 6’1”, 206-pound Wicks caught 30 passes on 44 targets for 332 yards and two touchdowns. Calf and ankle injuries, as well as concussion issues, limited his time on the field in 2025, which is why he wasn’t able to replicate his 2024 production, when he caught 41 passes on 80 targets for 454 yards and five touchdowns. Still, when your yards per catch stays exactly the same from one season to the next (11.1), and your catch rate increases from 51.3% to 68.2%, that’s a good thing. “Me and Sean built a relationship, just like [with] Coach Mahaffey,” Wicks said of his new home with Mannion and former Green Bay receivers coach Ryan Mahaffey. “Relationships play a big part in things, so I felt like that was a big part of the reason [for] the trust for me to be here and for them to bank on me.” Howie Roseman explained why Wicks was a consideration before the Brown trade even happened, and why the Eagles gave him a one-year, $10.5 million contract extension with a max value of $12.5 million. ”You see his skill set,” Roseman said of Wicks. “He is a physical, explosive player at the top of routes. He can play inside or out, so he is a guy we had our eye on.” Sirianni has admired Wicks’ abilities to a similar degree.\n\n<a href=\"https://establishtherun.com/thorn-offensive-line-rankings-2/\">Thorn: 2026 Offensive Line Rankings – Establish The Run</a> 2) Eagles (Chris Kuper). LT Jordan Mailata, LG Landon Dickerson, C Cam Jurgens, RG Tyler Steen, RT Lane Johnson. Unit Profile: Elite bookend-driven unit with rare tackle play, high-end left-side power, and enough center stability to offset the clear RG weak link. Notes: The Eagles had a tumultuous 2025 season due to injuries to Landon Dickerson, who played through a preseason knee injury all year, and Lane Johnson, who missed the final eight games with a Lisfranc injury, along with schematic issues that contributed to the retirement of legendary OL coach Jeff Stoutland. This remains a star-studded line built around an elite tackle duo, including the best pass-protecting tackle in football in Johnson, whose timing, positioning, and one-on-one dominance still separate him from the field. Jordan Mailata remains a high-quality starter with rare run-game impact, while Cam Jurgens gives the unit a solid center with rebound potential if his health returns closer to the baseline. Dickerson is still an elite guard when healthy and, at minimum, a stout, powerful presence on the left side. That core gives Philadelphia enough top-end quality to mask the unit’s weak link, Tyler Steen, whose first full year as a starter showed serviceable run-game play but clear pass-protection limitations. With all five starters returning and a Shanahan-esque structure built on under-center play-action and the zone run game, the unit should have more built-in pass-protection help than ever before. The starting five is more fragile than in recent years due to wear and tear, but the talent remains among the league’s best. Markel Bell was drafted to compete with Fred Johnson at swing tackle, while Drew Kendall headlines the competition for the swing interior role.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/more-praise-for/\">More Praise for the OL – Iggles Blitz</a> Drew Kendall – Has a chance to be top backup at C/G. Good athlete with solid size at 6-4, 308. Didn’t play much as a rookie, but started the season finale and showed good potential. He does a good job with snaps so he can play C or G. He is quick off the ball and plays with good leverage. Good feet. Moves well and can block on the move. Needs to do a better job of sustaining blocks and finishing blocks. Jimmy Bama has some clips of Kendall here.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49107696/2026-nfl-training-camp-preview-storylines-53-man-roster-projections#PHI\">2026 NFL training camp previews, projections for all 32 teams – ESPN</a> Biggest storyline: How will Jalen Hurts fare in the reimagined offense? Sean Mannion, the 34-year-old former QB coach of the Green Bay Packers, is implementing a scheme expected to feature more under center, motion and throws over the middle, elements the offense hasn’t leaned heavily into with Hurts as its signal-caller. Hurts appears to have bought into both Mannion and the changes so far, but, as the spring practices revealed, there are going to be some stumbles as the unit works through the learning curve. It is clear the front office wants to move the attack in a more modern and imaginative direction. Whether Hurts’ skill set and Mannion’s vision align is the single biggest question facing an Eagles team trying to round back into championship form following a wild-card exit in 2025.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/some-takeaways-nick-sirianni-pre-training-camp-press-conference/\">Some takeaways from Nick Sirianni’s pre-training camp press conference – PhillyVoice</a> Tank Bigsby is a hustler. Sirianni: “I told the story about Franco Harris that Tony Dungy told us — and I said this our first year — he was always running to the ball. So basically, what Dungy said was like the act in itself that he caught the ‘Immaculate Reception,’ that may have been lucky. But his habit of being around the football and being there at the right place at the right time was not unlucky because that’s who he was, his habits. Well, now I’m thinking about that, and it’s like, well, that’s Tank Bigsby, he is constantly running to the football, he is constantly doing everything he’s supposed to do.” #JimmySays: This was part of a much longer answer about Nick’s use of ChatGPT. He called it “ChatGP.” Zach Berman had a good story about that. Anyway, I just thought that the quick aside about Bigsby’s practice habits was interesting. Maybe they should give him the ball sometimes.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/15-eagles-on-defense-to-watch-in-2026-training-camp/743049/\">15 Eagles on defense to watch in 2026 training camp – NBCSP</a> DT Uar Bernard: There’s not a better story in Eagles training camp this summer than Bernard. The seventh-round pick out of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program had never played football before coming to the United States from his native Nigeria. He faces an uphill battle to learn a new sport but his freakish athleticism makes him a ball of clay for defensive line coach Clint Hurtt to mold. The Eagles did it once with Jordan Mailata. Can they do it again?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/analytically-challenged-former-eagles-exec-hit-a-traditionalist-glass-ceiling-01ky874110gj\">Analytically-Challenged? Former Eagles’ Exec Hit A Traditionalist Glass Ceiling – SI</a> Sources say the men spearheading the football side of the organization didn’t like Halaby’s presentation for the most part, perhaps confusing self-confidence with a lack of humility. That impacted relationships. The personnel side was the opposite. Roseman obviously valued Halaby greatly as he climbed the ladder to assistant GM, and owner Jeffrey Lurie was also firmly in Halaby’s corner. Multiple NFL sources confirmed that Sirianni had a much better relationship with Halaby than his predecessors. Last season, though, when Sirianni’s availability was impacted by taking on a larger role in the weeds with a struggling offense, his time became more limited and ancillary issues had to be put to the side. Since being promoted to assistant GM in 2022, Halaby was able to generate several GM interviews, including discussions with Washington, Carolina, the New York Jets and Miami but never crossed the finish line.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/sam-mills-book-paul-domowitch-chance-to-fail-20260724.html\">New book details inspiring life of former Philadelphia Stars and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Mills – Inquirer</a> It’s fitting to see Sam Mills’ face on the cover of a book, seeing as he was the personification of the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Mills, the Pro Football Hall of Fame member and Long Branch, N.J., native who began his pro career with the USFL Philadelphia Stars, is the subject of a new biography written by former Inquirer and Daily News columnist Paul Domowitch. Just Give Me a Chance To Fail: The Life of NFL Linebacker Sam Mills chronicles the late linebacker’s improbable rise from Long Branch High School and Montclair State to the New Orleans Saints’ “Dome Patrol” defense and the expansion Carolina Panthers, despite being undersized at 5-foot-9.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122874/nfl-player-that-can-do-the-most-to-improve-legacy-2026-mvp-breakout-season-super-bowl-win\">Which NFL player can do the most to impact his legacy in 2026? – SB Nation</a> Which NFL player’s legacy would benefit the most from winning a Super Bowl in 2026? RJ: I’m admittedly very biased here, but my answer is easily Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Someday the Cowboys are going to win the Super Bowl again. We may all be gone, but it is going to come together inevitably. I’ve long said that whoever is most responsible for getting the team back there, in essence the quarterback, is going to be treated differently than most Super Bowl-winning people of that variety given the spotlight surrounding the Cowboys. If Dak can truly be The One who delivers The Ring back to Mordor then he will become invincible from a legacy standpoint. He easily has the most to gain because he has it all.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/210528/offensive-line-pressure-tackles-tyler-guyton-terence-steele\">Cowboys O-line: Pressure from the edges, stability from the inside – Blogging The Boys</a> The Cowboys don’t have an offensive line problem. They have an edge protection problem. The data from 2025 makes that distinction surprisingly clear. While both tackle spots allowed well above-average pressure, Dallas’ three interior starters quietly performed at or above the NFL average.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-depth-chart/425657/washington-commanders-92-player-2026-training-camp-roster-depth-chart\">Washington Commanders 92-man 2026 pre-training camp roster/depth chart – Hogs Haven</a> I don’t think all the questions about the cornerback room are settled. I don’t think we know if Trey Amos is fully healthy. I don’t think we know whether Rasul Douglas was signed in the expectation of him starting or simply providing depth. I don’t think we know whether Mike Sainristil will end up as a starter or a backup, or whether he will align primarily as a wide corner or slot defender. In a manner similar to the increased use of tight ends on offense, the expected increase in three-safety looks on defense this season could lead to more alignments with only two 2 cornerbacks on the field instead of traditional nickel schemes. I have chosen, in the chart below, to assume that Amos will be healthy, that Douglas will be the primary CB on the opposite side, and that Sainristil will be the primary backup at both slot and out wide. I have listed him behind Amik Robertson on the chart.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165851/ny-giants-news-wr-malik-nabers-avoids-the-pup-list\">NY Giants news: WR Malik Nabers will avoid the PUP list – Big Blue View</a> Wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) is not expected to start training camp on the PUP list, per a report from Jordan Raanan of ESPN. That is much-needed good news for the New York Giants. As we well know, Nabers suffered a torn ACL with additional meniscus damage in the Giants Week 4 win against the Los Angeles Chargers a year ago. In addition to the surgery to repair his torn ACL, Nabers also needed to have his meniscus repaired. He also had a cleanup surgery earlier in the off-season, which raised questions as to his readiness for the 2026 season — let alone training camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/96083/lebron-james-sixers-nba-free-agency-2026\">LeBron is going to be a Sixer (yes, this is real) – Liberty Ballers</a> Normally, when we write something along the lines of “it’s never a dull moment with the Sixers,” something either horrible or incredibly annoying has taken place. For once, the news is unquestionably exciting. LeBron James, arguably the greatest player to ever touch a basketball and one of the most successful athletes on the planet, is going to be a Philadelphia 76er.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784907379;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4866;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Saquon Barkley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2215;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9643c826c25f44dd37ee4576950ce6c9\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Bigsby is 23, born in 2002, not 2001 as many sources have had for years\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5emto/bigsby_is_23_born_in_2002_not_2001_as_many/\";s:11:\"description\";s:461:\"I do not know if x links are allowed here and I can\'t directly post an image, but there was a hype post about Tank Bigsby which mentioned him only being 23. This sparked some discussion on Eagles Twitter about his age, because almost all sources had him as 24, born in 2001. He responded when asked and confirmed he is 23 and born in 2002: > For everyone asking I am 23 born 2002 August 30! get right⚡️ submitted by /u/dextersdad [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:754:\"I do not know if x links are allowed here and I can\'t directly post an image, but there was a hype post about Tank Bigsby which mentioned him only being 23. This sparked some discussion on Eagles Twitter about his age, because almost all sources had him as 24, born in 2001. He responded when asked and confirmed he is 23 and born in 2002: > For everyone asking I am 23 born 2002 August 30! get right⚡️ submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/dextersdad\"> /u/dextersdad </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5emto/bigsby_is_23_born_in_2002_not_2001_as_many/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5emto/bigsby_is_23_born_in_2002_not_2001_as_many/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784906937;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9225;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Tank Bigsby\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2216;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f48903025db2f6fed44a325feef4d2ca\";s:5:\"title\";s:34:\"Raiders training camp 2026 preview\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-preseason/135102/raiders-training-camp-2026-preview\";s:11:\"description\";s:355:\"The Las Vegas Raiders’ first training camp practice will be held Wednesday. Here are three storylines to look for: The injuries: The big early training camp questions will be about star defensive end Maxx Crosby, free-agent addition, linebacker Nakobe Dean and rookie cornerback Jermod McCoy. They missed all or most of the offseason sessions. The […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2901:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles exits the field after warmups prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders’ first training camp practice will be held Wednesday. Here are three storylines to look for:\n\nThe injuries:\n\nThe big early training camp questions will be about star defensive end Maxx Crosby, free-agent addition, linebacker Nakobe Dean and rookie cornerback Jermod McCoy. They missed all or most of the offseason sessions. The team has said they expect them all to be ready for training camp fairly early on. So, this is a key for the Raiders as they try to be as healthy as possible for the Sept. 13 season opener against the Miami Dolphins.\n\nThe quarterbacks:\n\nEyes around the NFL will be on raining cap as veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza will compete. <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/134863/raiders-fernando-mendoza-kirk-cousins-quarterback-start\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/134863/raiders-fernando-mendoza-kirk-cousins-quarterback-start\">There has been some media speculation </a>that it may not be much of a battle because the Raiders are leaning toward making Cousins the starter. Still, Mendoza, who is expected to get some first-team reps in camp, has a chance to steal the job in training camp and in the preseason and that starts as soon as camp begins.\n\nThe kicking battles:\n\nThere will be many camp battles other than at quarterback, including at wide receiver, the offensive line, the defensive line a nd in the secondary. But the kicking battle is also key. The Daniel Carlson era is over and this competition will be one of the biggest in training camp this year. The competition between veteran addition Matt Gay and heralded undrafted rookie Kansei Matsuzawa AKA The Tokyo Toe will be worth watching on a daily basis. \n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784905260;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Las Vegas Raiders Preseason\";i:1;s:31:\"Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5991;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Maxx Crosby\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13368;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jermod McCoy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8267;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Nakobe Dean\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2217;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"83f93d4c6024e53ba80879c08282b061\";s:5:\"title\";s:35:\"Devy Landscape Review: SEC Part Two\";s:4:\"link\";s:80:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/24/devy-landscape-review-sec-part-two/\";s:11:\"description\";s:59:\"Rob Willette continues his breakdown of the devy landscape.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3818:\"\n \n Welcome to the Devy Landscape, an article series previewing the upcoming college football season through the lens of the devy format.\nFirst, we will look at the SEC, in two parts. We will knock them out in alphabetical order: Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Texas, and Vanderbilt are up second.\nThe Heavyweights\nMissouri Tigers\nEli Drinkwitz’s tenure with the Missouri Tigers has been a strong one, especially recently. His Tigers are loaded with devy talent heading in to the 2026 season.\nUnder center, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994828/Austin_Simmons\">Austin Simmons</a> comes from Ole Miss after losing his job to breakout star <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994898/Trinidad_Chambliss\">Trinidad Chambliss</a> with the Rebels. Injuries played a part, but there is no denying Chambliss had a certain magic during the team’s run to the College Football Playoff. Simmons – a southpaw – has always been dripping with talent, but his down-to-down consistency has left something to be desired. Simmons has strong arm talent, and when he gets in a rhythm, few can match his ability to dissect a defense with timing and precision passing. His profile could rebound with the Tigers, especially with a strong supporting cast.\nRunning back <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994690/Ahmad_Hardy\">Ahmad Hardy</a> was a day one star after transferring over from Louisiana-Monroe prior to the 2025 season. Hardy set the single-season rushing record for the Tigers, using his elite contact balance and electric feet to become a workhorse in the SEC. It is worth noting Hardy was the victim of a random shooting this spring, but <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49410596/missouri-ahmad-hardy-healed-gunshot-wound-return-date-unclear\">recent reports of his recovery have been optimistic</a>. If he can expand his role in the passing game (14 receptions over two seasons) he is right in the mix to be the RB1 in 2027. He sits at <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49410596/missouri-ahmad-hardy-healed-gunshot-wound-return-date-unclear\">18th overall and RB4 in DLF’s devy rankings</a>.\nWith a sturdy frame already built for the college game, it took no time for true freshman <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994897/Donovan_Olugbode\">Donovan Olugbode</a> (a Top 100 recruit in the 2025 recruiting cycle) to make an impact. He finished second behind Miami Dolphins draft pick <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994914/Kevin_Coleman_Jr\">Kevin Coleman Jr</a> in receiving, an impressive debut for a polished player whose value should only grow with an expanded role in 2026. He is 80th overall and WR31 in the DLF devy rankings, though he is my 48th-ranked player.\nOle Miss Runnin’ Rebels\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784905213;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:31:{i:0;s:4:\"Devy\";i:1;s:11:\"Ahmad Hardy\";i:2;s:12:\"Arch Manning\";i:3;s:14:\"Austin Simmons\";i:4;s:14:\"Braylon Staley\";i:5;s:16:\"Caleb Cunningham\";i:6;s:11:\"Cam Coleman\";i:7;s:18:\"De\'Zhaun Stribling\";i:8;s:13:\"DeSean Bishop\";i:9;s:11:\"Diego Pavia\";i:10;s:16:\"Donovan Olugbode\";i:11;s:14:\"Faizon Brandon\";i:12;s:8:\"featured\";i:13;s:18:\"Hollywood Smothers\";i:14;s:13:\"Isaiah Horton\";i:15;s:14:\"Isaiah Sategna\";i:16;s:12:\"Jared Curtis\";i:17;s:16:\"Kevin Coleman Jr\";i:18;s:10:\"Kewan Lacy\";i:19;s:10:\"KJ Edwards\";i:20;s:16:\"LaNorris Sellers\";i:21;s:11:\"Marcel Reed\";i:22;s:12:\"Mario Craver\";i:23;s:13:\"Mike Matthews\";i:24;s:11:\"Nyck Harbor\";i:25;s:14:\"Omar Cooper Jr\";i:26;s:7:\"premium\";i:27;s:12:\"Raleek Brown\";i:28;s:12:\"Rueben Owens\";i:29;s:10:\"Ryan Wingo\";i:30;s:18:\"Trinidad Chambliss\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13276;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Omar Cooper\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13427;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Diego Pavia\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13417;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"De\'Zhaun Stribling\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13338;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kevin Coleman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2218;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d00fe816dcbe935a0f18d7a50d5daa29\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Training Camp Battle: LT: Braxton Jones vs Jedrick Wills vs Theo Benedet\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117744/training-camp-battle-lt-braxton-jones-vs-jedrick-wills-vs-theo-benedet\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"The Chicago Bears’ offensive line has felt like a dumpster fire for years and years. After Ryan Pace’s offensive line fell apart the last couple of years, Ryan Poles took a long time to address the offensive line and didn’t do too much outside of Darnell Wright until Ben Johnson arrived. Finally, in 2025, Bears […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6867:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 10: Braxton Jones #70 of the Chicago Bears speaks to media after Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 10, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears’ offensive line has felt like a dumpster fire for years and years. After Ryan Pace’s offensive line fell apart the last couple of years, Ryan Poles took a long time to address the offensive line and didn’t do too much outside of Darnell Wright until Ben Johnson arrived.\n\nFinally, in 2025, Bears fans got the offensive line they had been dreaming of. There was stability. There was talent. There was success. The Bears had one of the best offensive lines in the league. But then the playoffs hit, and Ozzy Trapilo was hit with a catastrophic knee injury, and two months later, Drew Dalman retired.\n\nSometimes you wonder if Bears fans truly can’t have nice things.\n\nWe’ve already talked about the training camp battle that will happen between Garrett Bradbury and Logan Jones with the departure of Drew Dalman. Now let’s talk about the left tackle position with the injury to Trapilo.\n\nLet’s start with Trapilo. We know the Bears are going to be without him to start the season. But there is no indication at this point as to when exactly he would return. Optimistic timetables would hope he returns in October and that this left tackle situation may only last for 6 or 7 games. More conservative timetables have him missing the entire season, or at least most of it.\n\nOn top of that, we don’t know how effective Trapilo will be and how well that knee will hold up and bend when he’s out there. It’s possible that even if Trapilo is back, he isn’t quite ready to actually be back, and he may struggle.\n\nWithout knowing exactly what Trapilo’s situation will be, it’s a safer bet to assume the conservative estimates are more accurate. If the more optimistic estimates come to fruition and Trapilo can play and play well, that’s icing on the cake and great news. But you’d rather be prepared for the worst and hope for the best.\n\nIf Trapilo is out for most of the year, it puts the Bears in a tricky situation of needing to find a solid left tackle for one season so Trapilo can take his spot back in 2027. To do that, the Bears have three potential candidates to fill in for Trapilo. Theo Benedet, Braxton Jones, and Jedrick Wills.\n\nLet’s start with Benedet. Personally, I don’t think Benedet factors in here unless both Jones and Wills are disasters. Benedet was the break-glass in case of emergency last year after both Jones and Trapilo weren’t ready to play out of the gates, and I think he fills the same role this year. Benedet struggles to pass protection off the edge, and if we are being honest, we definitely saw the passing game come together more when Trapilo strengthened the pass protection. Also, keep in mind that after Trapilo was injured, Ben Johnson chose to bump Joe Thuney out to LT and play Jordan McFadden rather than have Benedet play in the playoffs. That’s telling.\n\nSo let’s look at what presumably are the two main candidates here: Wills and Jones.\n\nLet’s start with Wills, who is a unique case. Wills was a top-ten pick back in 2020 and played decently for the Cleveland Browns. He was inconsistent in the run game, and there was a lot of talk about whether he loved football and had the competitive fire to do what was necessary in run blocking. His pass blocking was generally considered solid.\n\nWills suffered multiple injuries that caused him to basically have realignment surgery to get his lower half right and sat out the 2025 season. Does Wills have the mental fortitude to fight all the way back and try to earn a starting position? The talent isn’t the problem. If Ben Johnson and Dan Roushar can show Wills what it takes to be successful at this level and pull the talent out of him, this could be a steal of a signing. If Wills shows that he’s not that interested in fighting for a starting position and a spot on the Bears, he simply isn’t going to be here in September.\n\nThat leaves Braxton Jones, who is just kind of the default choice. Jones had been one of Ryan Poles’ best draft picks through the first three seasons of his career. Finding a starting left tackle in round 5 is nearly impossible to do, but credit Poles for doing it. Jones was solid, but injured his ankle at the end of the 2024 season and was never able to put it together in 2025. \n\nWas the injury too much to overcome? Was he simply not strong enough? Was he struggling in the scheme? Was it all of the above? Jones certainly has questions, and the rest of the league believes that too, as he didn’t have offers beating down his door. If Jones gets back to the player he was from 2022 to 2024, the Bears will have themselves a perfectly capable left tackle who can go out and get paid in 2027 after a nice 2026.\n\nIf Jones looks like the guy from 2025, that’s not a guy Ben Johnson is going to have interest in starting on his offensive line. Perhaps that opens the door for Wills. Perhaps they go back to Benedet. Perhaps they go wild and sign Taylor Decker. Anything is possible if Jones doesn’t return to the player he was previously.\n\nThis left tackle battle is critically important for Caleb Williams and the offense. They need competency opposite Darnell Wright. They can’t have a revolving door over there that’s constantly allowing pressure and forcing Caleb Williams to play backyard football all game long. If Jones can prove he’s back, the job will be his, but if he opens the door, anything is possible.\n\nI think Jones will be good enough to earn the job. I think he will be better than he was in 2025, but I don’t think he will be as good as the player we saw from 2022 to 2024. If that’s the case, the Bears will certainly hope that the more optimistic outlooks for Trapilo become fact and not fiction.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784905200;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Chicago Bears Analysis\";i:1;s:25:\"Chicago Bears Depth Chart\";i:2;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10235;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Roschon Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2219;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4eef4559cca75cfd649ee6e9630dbfde\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Patriots 2026 scouting report for TE Eli Raridon\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131537/eli-raridon-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:316:\"For years, the New England Patriots have paid minimal attention to the tight end position in the NFL Draft. After selecting Rob Gronkowski in 2010, they invested only two more picks within the first two days of the event. Both of those — Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene — fizzled out without having made much […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10142:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 2, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon (82) looks on during the team\'s OTA at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nFor years, the New England Patriots have paid minimal attention to the tight end position in the NFL Draft. After selecting Rob Gronkowski in 2010, they invested only two more picks within the first two days of the event. Both of those — Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene — fizzled out without having made much of an impact on the team.\n\nWhere Eli Raridon will land on the Gronkowski-Asiasi/Keene spectrum will be seen. Fact is, however, the third-round rookie has a dynamic skillset the Patriots have not had from a rookie at the position in a long time.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Eli Raridon\n\nPosition: Tight end\n\nJersey number: 82\n\nOpening day age: 22 (2/12/2004)\n\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14LLaSssFI5_6B_DhZAxuMyr4b74A_hOnhrtLbcrY1h8/edit?usp=sharing\">Measurements</a>: 6’6 1/8”, 245 lbs, 10 3/4” hand size, 32 3/4” arm length, 80” wingspan, 4.62s 40-yard dash, 7.16s 3-cone drill, 4.38s short shuttle, 36” vertical jump, 10’3” broad jump, 20 bench press reps, 9.46 Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: New England Patriots (2026-) | College: Notre Dame (2022-25)\n\nA multi-sport athlete who also lettered in basketball at Valley High School in West Des Moines, IA, Raridon was a productive tight end on the football field. He received considerable interest as a four-star college recruit and even after tearing his ACL as a senior made his way to Notre Dame, the school he had been rooting for going back to his childhood days.\n\nWhile his career with the Fighting Irish was disrupted by knee issues early on — he tore his ACL a second time as a freshman — Raridon earned a regular role on offense. In four seasons, he appeared in 40 games with 18 starts and hauled in 48 passers for 623 yards and three touchdowns. His most productive year came in 2025, which allowed him to enter the NFL Draft as one of the top tight end prospects available.\n\nRaridon was eventually selected 95th overall in the third round by the Patriots.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Raridon is a well-built player with an NFL-caliber frame and massive 10 3/4-inch hands. He has some good straight line speed, which allows him to carry linebackers up the seam in coverage and also attack the field horizontally. He doesn’t necessarily shake defenders but creates subtle separation in his routes, and has also shown a willingness to fight for contested catches; he has good body control and concentration, and knows how to use his physique to shield off defenders.\n\nAs a blocker, Raridon is willing to engage and keep his feet working through contact. He also has shown the ability to be used as a move blocker who identifies his targets well when climbing to the second level or shooting across the formation.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots</a> fans, you landed one of the most complete tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft in Eli Raridon. Haling from one of the best TE-developing programs in Nore Dame, he’s both a high-end blocker and receiver as a Y-Tight end. As a 6’6 tight end and a 98% athlete, he finished… <a href=\"https://t.co/QiIzrGJ3lH\">pic.twitter.com/QiIzrGJ3lH</a>— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) <a href=\"https://x.com/EricGalko/status/2047872778330644835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nWeaknesses: A linear athlete, Raridon is a rigid mover in the open field and lacks elusiveness in his release and through his routes. His speed is of the build-up variety while his quickness is marginal, which allows defenders to lock onto him through his breaks. His hands are also not the quickest to snag passes. He has a hard time maintaining leverage as a blocker and is up-and-down blocking in space. He also lacks the stout base and overall power to move people as a pass protector or in the run game. Weighing only 245 pounds relative to his 6-foot-6 frame, he would benefit from adding more mass.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: 12 games (12 starts) | 641 offensive snaps | 44 targets, 32 catches (72.7%), 482 receiving yards (15.1/catch), 2 drops | 1 QB pressure surrendered (1 hurry) | 2 penalties (incl. 0 declined/offsetting)\n\nSeason recap: A rotational tight end and part-time starter his first three seasons at Notre Dame, Raridon took a major step forward in his fourth year in the program. Taking over as the team’s top option at the position for Mitchell Evans, who got drafted in the fifth round by the Panthers, he very much set the tone right out of the gate: in the season opener against Miami, the new TE1 registered a team-leading 97 receiving yards.\n\nRaridon did not remain on that trajectory throughout the year, a direct byproduct of his usage within Notre Dame’s offense: he finished the season with significantly more snaps as a blocker (410) than as a receiver (231). When called upon to catch the ball, however, Raridon still performed at a proper level — including in the most productive game of his career: he hauled in seven passes for 109 yards against N.C. State in Week 7.\n\nOverall, he finished with 32 catches for 482 yards, which were both clear career highs. Those numbers allowed him to finish third on the team in both categories, while his 15.1 yards per catch ranked second among Notre Dame’s receivers with double-digit targets (trailing only fellow future third-round draft pick Malachi Fields’ 17.5). \n\nAll in all, Raridon’s final season of college football proved to be a solid one both in the receiving and, to a slightly lesser degree, the blocking department. As a consequence, he later received invitations to the East-West Shrine Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Y-tight end | Ability: Depth player/Role player | Contract: Signed through 2029 (2030 ERFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Initially joining a tight end group led by team captain Hunter Henry and veteran free agent Julian Hill, Raridon projected as a top-three option at the position capable of making an impact right out of the gate. With Hill out for the year due to injury, however, his outlook might have changed and he could see serious action as New England’s TE2 this year. After all, he is a true Y-tight end who has the versatile skillset to help the team as a receiver and a blocker. He might not be an every-down player yet, but could be used in a variety of packages.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? Even though he has NFL-caliber traits, Raridon has some work to do before reaching his full potential. His blocking in particular leaves some to be desired, partially because of his high-cut build. If he can get stronger and fill out his frame, he should be able to develop into a Hunter Henry-like player in New England: a true allrounder capable of contributing on all three downs.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Raridon is a flexible player, who has experience lining up as an inline tight end as well as in the slot. He also was moved to the backfield on occasion and has a handful of snaps on his résumé moving out wide. He furthermore played some special teams in college, but Notre Dame decided not to give him too much exposure in the kicking game.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? Raridon signed a four-year rookie contract with the Patriot shortly after getting drafted, and it comes with a $1.23 million cap number this season. That cap hit can be divided into a $885,000 base salary as well as a fully-guaranteed $342,038 signing bonus proration.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? Typically, players selected within the first four rounds of the NFL Draft can be regarded as roster locks regardless of their performance in training camp. Raridon will be no exception, but also should have a fairly important role to play: he is the highest-upside tight end on the team not named Hunter Henry and on paper projects as the primary backup behind the team captain, particularly as a pass catcher.\n\nSummary: The Patriots have plenty of receiving talent at wide receiver and running back, and Hunter Henry will also not be going anywhere anytime soon. That, in turn, might limit Raridon’s exposure in 2026 but he nonetheless should get his fair share of chances to prove himself as New England’s current TE2.\n\nWhat do you think about Eli Raridon heading into the 2026 season? Will he rise to the occasion? How will he be used? 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The Panthers announced that they have placed Scourton on injured reserve on Friday. Scourton injured his right knee during the team\'s first practice of training camp on Thursday and reports indicated that the linebacker tore his ACL. The Panthers did not confirm the nature of the injury, but moving him to season-ending injured reserve suggests that is the case. Scourton had five sacks for Carolina as a rookie in 2025. The Panthers also confirmed that they have signed 2026 UFL defensive player of the year Cam Gill. Gill had 11 sacks for Louisville this spring and will try to earn a role in Carolina\'s plans to replace Scourton on their defense. The Panthers also signed offensive tackle Derrell Bailey and waived guard Joshua Gray. Bailey went undrafted out of Georgia State this season. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784902017;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12562;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Nic Scourton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2222;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"486b4272da931bca5826fb82c54642f1\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Raiders news: Maxx Crosby is such a monster against the run\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/134851/raiders-maxx-crosby-tackle-for-loss\";s:11:\"description\";s:297:\"Maxx Crosby is widely known as one of the premier pass-rushes sin the NFL. But the Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end doesn’t get enough love for his ability to affect the game in the run game as well. And that’s what makes his so special. A recent X post by NFL analyst Ryan Paganetti […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3207:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 03: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders attends a news conference after an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 03, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMaxx Crosby is widely known as one of the premier pass-rushes sin the NFL.\n\nBut the Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end doesn’t get enough love for his ability to affect the game in the run game as well. And that’s what makes his so special.\n\nA recent X post by NFL analyst Ryan Paganetti (who used to work for the Raiders) illustrates just how effective Crosby is against the run. Check this out:\n\n\nNow we can get back to the other football. People still underestimate how dominant <a href=\"https://x.com/CrosbyMaxx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CrosbyMaxx</a> is in the run game. Highest TFLs per game rates excluding sacks in NFL history: (TFLs − sacks) ÷ games; TFLs tracked since 1999 Maxx Crosby, 2025 — 1.20 Sean Lee, 2017 — 1.18 J.J.…— Ryan Paganetti (@RyanPaganetti) <a href=\"https://x.com/RyanPaganetti/status/2078964409062273227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 19, 2026</a>\n\n\nThose are silly-good numbers and it shows just how unique and special Crosby is. He can beat offenses in every phase of the game and you just don’t see strong pass-rushers have an equal impact in the ground game as well.\n\nIn other Raiders’ news:\n\n\nX- Factors: Athlon Sports looks at the X-Factors for all 32 teams going <a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-2026-training-camp-key-players-x-factors\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-2026-training-camp-key-players-x-factors\">into the 2026 NFL season.</a>\n\n\n\nPredictions: SB Nation has<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\"> 61 big predictions </a>for the 2026 NFL season.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784901960;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";i:1;s:24:\"Las Vegas Raiders Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5991;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Maxx Crosby\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2223;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"861402f4fc541255be506a6b0d6d64ad\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Chiefs with the highest career stakes this season: Justin Fields\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-roster/205810/chiefs-highest-career-stakes-justin-fields\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"In this series, we will look at established players — virtual locks to make this year’s Kansas City Chiefs squad — with the most riding on the 2026 season. When the Chicago Bears selected Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the 11th selection of the 2021 NFL Draft, the player’s current situation was unlikely anywhere on his […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5847:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: Justin Fields #6 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass during mandatory minicamp at The University of Kansas Hospital Arrowhead Training Complex on June 09, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn this series, we will look at established players — virtual locks to make this year’s <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com/\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> squad — with the most riding on the 2026 season.\n\nWhen the <a href=\"https://windycitygridirons.com\">Chicago Bears</a> selected Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the 11th selection of the 2021 NFL Draft, the player’s current situation was unlikely anywhere on his mind.\n\nFive years later, Fields finds himself the backup passer in Kansas City. After the Bears traded him to the <a href=\"https://behindthesteelcurtain.com\">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> in 2024, the Chiefs will now be Fields’ third team in as many seasons. He spent 2025 with the <a href=\"https://ganggreennation.com\">New York Jets</a>, who <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/196869/report-chiefs-to-acquire-quarterback-justin-fields\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/196869/report-chiefs-to-acquire-quarterback-justin-fields\">traded him to the Chiefs</a> in March. \n\nAt the time of Fields’ second trade, the Chiefs faced offseason questions with starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes early in the rehab process from a season-ending knee injury suffered in December. \n\nAt his first three stops, Fields was auditioning to be a team’s regular quarterback, and he has been a Week 1 starter each of the last four seasons. It will be disappointing for Chiefs fans if that streak continues.\n\nWith the Chiefs <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-rumors/205676/chiefs-rumored-full-clearance-patrick-mahomes-this-week\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-rumors/205676/chiefs-rumored-full-clearance-patrick-mahomes-this-week\">reportedly optimistic</a> that Mahomes will be cleared before training camp begins next week, Fields will likely open the season on the bench. Ideally, Fields will not see the field at all this season other than finishing a game’s garbage time amidst a blowout Chiefs victory — or in package plays should head coach Andy Reid design special formations to take advantage of his rushing ability. \n\nFields is scheduled to be a free agent after the season, and has already played for 12.5% of the NFL’s teams. \n\nIf the Kansas City front office were to be entirely honest, the collective would probably prefer that rookie Garrett Nussmeier, the seventh-round pick from April’s draft, show enough over the season to take over as Mahomes’ backup in 2027. With the ever-increasing price of free agent backup quarterbacks, Nussmaier would offer a cost-controlled solution for at least three seasons.\n\nFor his part, Fields undoubtedly still has aspirations to be a starter. This is a player who led Ohio State to the 2020 College Football National Championship Game and has started 53 NFL games. He may find himself a hard sell next spring at age 28 after already having three previous chances to claim a starting job. Fields’ biggest question in 2026 likely is whether or not he can transition seamlessly to a backup role. \n\nTo be fair, a backup quarterback in the NFL can still be very lucrative employment. Former Missouri Tigers star Chase Daniel (the Chiefs’ backup quarterback from 2013-15) made a career $43 million over 13 seasons despite starting only 5 total games. Expected backups Jarrett Stidham of the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> and Marcus Mariota of the <a href=\"https://hogshaven.com\">Washington Commanders</a> are each expected to make at least $7 million in 2026.\n\nProspective future teams (including possibly the Chiefs) will want Fields to remain competitive while accepting his place in Kansas City’s quarterback room. The sixth-year pro could also benefit from showing a bit of versatility to his game (given the desirability of backup quarterbacks who can fit a variety of schemes). Fields’ running style will probably always offer more value than his arm, but he teased a higher ceiling as a passer in his short stint with the Steelers to start 2024.\n\nWith Mahomes likely to be very limited in the Chiefs’ preseason slate, Fields should have plenty of exhibition opportunities with the Chiefs’ top players to show his ability to run Reid’s offense to audition for other teams (or for a longer stint in Kansas City).\n\nUltimately, we will not know one of the biggest determining factors in Fields’ fit in a backup role: what he offers in the film room. The reputation he builds in game planning with a veteran (and well-connected) coaching staff will be very important in how teams see his career going forward.\n\nIt will be an important year for where Fields’ career goes. With a deep quarterback class expected in next year’s draft, many teams will look for bridge starters for the 2027 season. \n\nIf he underwhelms in preseason action or (in the worst-case scenario) in relief of Mahomes when the games matter, it could start to feel very late, very early on Fields’ career.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784901600;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:25:\"Kansas City Chiefs Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7591;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Justin Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2224;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0d96265c5f79b2234c5a348d769d1681\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Beatdown roundtable: favorite almost-draft pick in Ravens history\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-analysis/83476/beatdown-roundtable-favorite-almost-draft-pick-in-ravens-history\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"Baltimore Beatdown is all about Almost Ravens this week! In addition to our reader-driven bracket narrowing down the biggest near-acquisitions in team history, our staff will also be providing their opinions on their favorite moves the Ravens almost pulled off. Today, we’re focusing on trades: This one is easy. Imagine a prime Cooper Kupp as […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4217:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Cooper Kupp #10 and Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams come to the line of scrimmage during a 44-42 win over the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nBaltimore Beatdown is all about Almost Ravens this week! In addition to our reader-driven bracket narrowing down the biggest near-acquisitions in team history, our staff will also be providing their opinions on their favorite moves the Ravens almost pulled off. Today, we’re focusing on trades:\n\n\n\nThis one is easy. Imagine a prime Cooper Kupp as Lamar Jackson’s WR1 from 2019 to 2021. He was one of the most complete receivers in the game and could have been the kind of do-it-all target Jackson has never really had in his career. Does he still hit his receiving Triple Crown in Baltimore? Probably not, but Kupp was the kind of difference-maker that could have changed the outcome of a playoff game or two. – Nikhil Mehta\n\n\n\nMy favorite player the Ravens almost drafted is Puka Nacua. Nobody predicted Nacua would instantly become one of the league’s top wide receivers, evidenced by him falling to the fifth round, but he’s exceeded expectations in a major way. The Ravens selected CB Kyu Blu Kelly at No. 157 overall, 20 picks earlier then Nacua was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. Blu Kelly went on to be released by the Ravens before Week 1. Nacua would have been a huge weapon for Lamar Jackson and an ideal fit alongside Zay Flowers as an elite possession-catch threat. Instead, the Ravens have struggled to get consistent production from their supporting wideouts over the last few seasons. – Frank Platko\n\n\n\nI could do Jalen Ramsey here again, but I’m more upset that the Ravens never traded for Ramsey after the fact, considering they got Ronnie Stanley in the 2016 draft. The one I think about a lot is the 2010 draft and both Dez Bryant and Rob Gronkowski. It was also no secret that the Ravens coveted Dez Bryant in that draft, and probably would have taken him with their 25th overall pick but the Cowboys traded up to the 24th pick and nabbed him. Then, the Ravens nearly drafted Gronk…twice. Gronkowski recently told a story where he said the Ravens were going to pick him at #25 overall in 2010 draft, likely their top option once Bryant was taken. Instread of drafting Gronk once they were on the clock, the Broncos traded up with the Ravens to take that pick and draft Tim Tebow. Later, in the second round, the Ravens were prepared to take Gronk once again at #43 overall, probably thrilled that he had fallen so far after prepping to take him with the 25th pick. Instead, history will remember the Patriots swooping at 42, drafting the tight end, and the Patriot dynasty continued for another near-decade. You have to wonder what Joe Flacco and the Ravens could have accomplished with such a dominate tight end, a favorite position for Flacco to target. And maybe wonder what would have happened with the Tom Brady and Patriots without Gronk in New England. Instead the Ravens lost two high impact receiving threats that would go on to become legends in the game. – Zach Canter\n\n\n\nI have to go with Rob Gronkoswki here. Possibly the greatest tight end in NFL history was so close to being a Baltimore Raven. Instead, Gronk’s name is forever etched in history as a key figure in the Patriots’ dynasty. While the Ravens certainly had quality tight ends over the years after failing to draft Gronk, you have to imagine just how much he could have helped Joe Flacco in the passing game as Baltimore struggled to field quality wide receiver corps following the 2012 Super Bowl. Not to mention Gronk’s dominance as a run blocker, which would have obviously fit in perfectly with the Ravens. – Dustin Cox\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/post/8kKMUQhy_PnU\">Who is the biggest Almost-Raven in franchise history? | Baltimore Beatdown</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784901600;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Baltimore Beatdown\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Baltimore Ravens analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"Baltimore Ravens Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4039;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cooper Kupp\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2225;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"23b3e1225c0289279452a13986278f74\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Seahawks Football 101: What are the different types of tight ends?\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170365/seahawks-football-101-what-are-different-tight-end-types\";s:11:\"description\";s:296:\"The tight end position may be one of the most versatile positions in the NFL. They are blockers, they are big targets for the quarterback, and if your name is AJ Barner, you can run that Tush Push/Barn-yard. The question some fans may have though is what exactly is the role of a tight end? […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5577:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe tight end position may be one of the most versatile positions in the NFL. They are blockers, they are big targets for the quarterback, and if your name is AJ Barner, you can run that Tush Push/Barn-yard. The question some fans may have though is what exactly is the role of a tight end? \n\nWell, I am here to tell you that there are three main roles for tight ends. In this piece, I plan to go over them and provide two Seattle Seahawks examples of those types of tight ends to paint a picture as to what each of those roles do on the field to give you a better understanding of the tight end position as a whole. Time to roll the tape!\n\nIn-Line Tight End (Y-TE)- Eric Saubert/A.J. Barner/Luke Willson\n\nAn in-line tight end typically lines up at the end of the offensive line with one hand in the dirt. You may also hear them be referred to as a “Y” tight end. They focus heavily on blocking to assist the offensive line in both run and pass protection, while also running short to intermediate routes. In the current iteration of the Seahawks, Eric Saubert is the primary blocking tight end on the squad who can run shorter routes when needed, such as when he got into the end-zone for the winning two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Rams. Back in the Pete Carroll era of the Seahawks, Luke Willson would be the Y-TE. A.J. Barner is listed as an in-line tight end, but contributes heavily in both the passing game and blocking game and is a bit of a hybrid of an in-line tight end and a flex tight end, which we will be covering next.\n\n\nSam Darnold and the Seahawks capped an incredible comeback by choosing their finish on TNF. Despite finishing -3 in turnover margin, this 2 point conversion to the backside TE, Eric Saubert, helped Seattle stun the Rams, 38-37, in overtime.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/SeahawksvsRams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SeahawksvsRams</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/lN86vfDbiN\">pic.twitter.com/lN86vfDbiN</a>— All 22 Films (@All_22_NFL_Cuts) <a href=\"https://x.com/All_22_NFL_Cuts/status/2001880300079685868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2025</a>\n\n\nFlex/Move Tight End (F-TE)- Jimmy Graham/Elijah Arroyo\n\nThe flex/move tight end, also known as the “F” tight end, plays the role of a big wide receiver, running routes against linebackers and safeties in intermediate routes and rarely block. Jimmy Graham played this role throughout his career and excelled at it. He currently holds the majority of receiving tight end records for the Seahawks. Elijah Arroyo would be the current F-tight end. At Miami, he was essentially that X-receiver, lining up out wide and running both intermediate and deep routes, using his big body to get the receptions. If he is able to remain healthy this season, expect to see him to play a similar role as Graham on the team.\n\n\nJimmy Graham for the touchdown!!! Boxes out the defender. Does a great job at using his body to secure the catch. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/SEAvsAZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SEAvsAZ</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/jVpvR1JB6B\">pic.twitter.com/jVpvR1JB6B</a>— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) <a href=\"https://x.com/SamuelRGold/status/928804047175462912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 10, 2017</a>\n\n\nHybrid Tight End (H-back)- Robbie Ouzts/Brady Russell\n\nThe Hybrid Tight End, also referred to as the H-back, is a versatile position that is a mix of a tight end and a fullback. They line up behind the line of scrimmage, usually somewhere in front of the running back, instead of out next to the tackles. Robbie Ouzts and Brady Russell fill this role perfectly. Both former tight ends who are listed as fullbacks, they are the H-backs on the team. They can line up and block for the running back, or they can line up where the in-line tight ends are and block from there, or line up wide with the hybrid tight ends and catch a pass. They are your jack of all trades.\n\n\nRobbie Ouzts, FB, #40 Amazing block in open space. <a href=\"https://t.co/rwlGvp62OL\">pic.twitter.com/rwlGvp62OL</a>— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) <a href=\"https://x.com/alexcastrofilho/status/2008727977945620980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhether your tight end is pass blocking, catching passes and touchdowns, run blocking, or carrying the rock themselves, you can expect them to be a key part of the offense. With Brian Fleury as the new offensive coordinator, and was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers, you can expect the tight ends to be a bit more involved in this offense. Barner, Saubert, Arroyo, Russell, and Ouzts will all be involved in this offense heavily, and who knows? They may even catch a few more touchdowns and two point conversions than they did last year.\n\n\nWhy are all these athletic blocking TEs with poor receiving production being drafted so high? Kacmarek, Roush, Boerkircher, Delp, Klein? Because EVERYBODY wants the next AJ Barner… <a href=\"https://t.co/f99qSaK8pr\">pic.twitter.com/f99qSaK8pr</a>— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DF/status/2047866663828156564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784901600;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:37:\"Seattle Seahawks Analysis and Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11603;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"AJ Barner\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2226;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a46884c711a06d3ee0c9dd6e400b307c\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Commanders News – Okonkwo, Williams & Burks: Enough help for Daniels?\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/425881/commanders-news-okonkwo-williams-burks-enough-help-jayden-daniels\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"The Daily Slop – 24 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Sports Illustrated Chig […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:36741:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 30, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (13) makes a catch for a touchdown defended by Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) in the third quarter of the game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images | Peter Casey-Imagn Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 24 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/chig-okonkwo-washington-commanders-tight-end-jayden-daniels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/chig-okonkwo-washington-commanders-tight-end-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chig Okonkwo gives Jayden Daniels a more dynamic receiving threat, allowing Bates and Sinnott to settle into clearer roles</a>\n\nWhen <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-QAYiZnldQ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zach Ertz went down</a> in Week 14 last season after taking a hit to his right knee, fans’ worst fears were confirmed almost immediately. A Washington Commanders campaign that was already tainted by a relentless slew of injuries added another notable name to the IR in their veteran tight end, who’d see his second straight season with at least 50 receptions prematurely end at the hands of a torn ACL.\n\nThe loss of his presence as star quarterback Jayden Daniels’ most comfortable go-to short-area target was stark over the last four weeks of the disappointing winter, especially when his understudies were unable to fill the pass-catching vacuum he’d left behind. As <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-roster-rankings-john-bates-tight-end-blocking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helpful as John Bates’ blocking was</a>, and with as much as third-stringer Ben Sinnott stands to prove, Washington’s front office readied for a pressure-filled offseason where they’d have to find someone to balance out the Commanders’ offense.\n\nEnter Chig Okonkwo. The former University of Maryland standout is on the move for the first time since getting drafted by the Tennessee Titans four years ago, and as a free-agent addition, he’ll step right into Ertz’s former role as the top receiving option <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-53-man-roster-projection-training-camp-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">within the positional depth chart</a>.\n\nHis impact will stretch well beyond what he’s able to do at the individual level as <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/jayden-daniels-chig-okonkwo-commanders-tight-ends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of Daniels’ newest targets</a>; with Okonkwo’s added flavor, the returning supplementary contributors at tight end have the chance to surge in settling into their own niches.\n\nWhile Okonkwo left a few of his most ardent believers disappointed with his inability to look like a star next to Tennessee’s No. 1 drafted quarterback in Cam Ward, especially given the rookie’s usual willingness to lean on hitting checkdown targets, he did what Ertz couldn’t in making plays happen after the catch. His <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OkonCh00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6.1 yards after the catch per reception</a> in 2025 were his most since his rookie season, and he did that while setting career highs in targets (79) and receptions (56).\n\nThe physical 26-year-old is much more dynamic than your average replacement-level, catch-first tight end. He should be able to hold his own on the <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2033679709704491037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blocking end</a> and stands to thrive in space as one of Daniels’ top receiving options behind Terry McLaurin.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/chig-okonkwo-washington-commanders-tight-end-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNOTUS.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.notus.org/sports/commanders-training-camp-players-to-watch\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.notus.org/sports/commanders-training-camp-players-to-watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five Players to Watch at Commanders Training Camp</a>\n\nFor all the chatter about the Commanders <a href=\"https://www.notus.org/sports/commanders-wide-receivers-tight-ends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">needing another receiver</a> ahead of training camp, it seems pretty clear they’re rolling with what they currently have. Which means someone has to line up opposite McLaurin, and it would appear Williams, a 2026 third-round pick, and Burks, a 2022 first-rounder in Tennessee, have the upper hand.\n\nDuring 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills at OTAs and minicamp, Williams and Burks got a lot of time working with quarterbacks Daniels and Marcus Mariota.\n\nWilliams was primarily used out of the slot at Clemson last season, and his production didn’t exactly scream modern NFL starter (55 receptions, 604 yards, 11.0 yards per reception). But he is versatile and slippery, often used in jet sweeps and screens that take advantage of his speed. Much like most of the rest of the receiving corps, Williams is not a deep threat, but he can feast on defenses in intermediate routes.\n\nInjuries have derailed Burks’ career, limiting him to just 35 games played in the last four years. But he’s shown big-play <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKJB1y7ZzHQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ability</a>, albeit in spurts.\n\nIf Williams can find gaps in coverage and Burks can stay healthy, there’s a good chance one of them will earn a starting spot by the end of camp.\n\nTo read more of this NOTUS article, <a href=\"https://www.notus.org/sports/commanders-training-camp-players-to-watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\nThinking about the Commanders’ WR room tonight. 1) Because teams play so much zone, it is actually less important than it used to be to have WRs who can beat man. This — and the elevation of WSH’s receivers in the Blough scheme via shifts and motions — gives me hope that their…— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) <a href=\"https://x.com/GrantPaulsen/status/2080503781255532924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/commanders-training-camp-who-steps-up-opposite-terry-mclaurin-in-ashburn\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/commanders-training-camp-who-steps-up-opposite-terry-mclaurin-in-ashburn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From Commanders Roundtable</a>:\n\nSelected 71st overall out of Clemson, [Antonio] Williams’ primary strength lies in his route-running nuance and ability to create separation. Williams stood out as a college junior, compiling 904 yards and 11 touchdowns on 75 catches while displaying elite short-area quickness and spatial awareness.\n\nHowever, his senior season was plagued by minor injuries and inconsistent quarterback play. That production dip allowed Williams to slip to the third round—which could end up being a major steal for Washington if things break right.\n\nWilliams’ disciplined route-running should fit like a glove in David Blough’s structured system.\n\nThe Scheme Fit: Blough’s offense borrows heavily from the Detroit Lions’ system, where Blough spent time as a backup quarterback under Ben Johnson. That system famously weaponizes route technicians who can win inside the slot and flex outside.\n\nThe Stumbling Block: He’s a rookie. While analysts have drawn comparisons to Amon-Ra St. Brown due to his frame and route precision, Williams must quickly prove he can handle the physical demands of the NFL and showcase true scheme versatility both in the slot and on the perimeter.\n\nIf Williams hits the ground running in August, he gives Washington an organic, high-upside WR2 who can win at all three levels.\n\nThe Case for Burks: He gives Jayden Daniels a true “big-bodied” target on the boundary. In 50/50 ball situations and red-zone packages, Burks provides a physical presence that complements McLaurin’s speed.\n\nThe Red Flag: Durability and consistency. Burks has flashed elite potential in spurts, but he must prove he can stay healthy across a full training camp workload and absorb Blough’s playbook without hesitation.\n\nTo read more of this article from Commanders Rountable, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/commanders-training-camp-who-steps-up-opposite-terry-mclaurin-in-ashburn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-east-training-camp-2026-preview-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-east-training-camp-2026-preview-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFC East training camp 2026 preview: Top storylines for Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants</a>\n\nHow Daniels looks and feels after sustaining a sprained knee, strained hamstring and dislocated left elbow is tops on the agenda. He also needs to get <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-qb-jayden-daniels-on-learning-david-blough-s-offense-i-ve-still-got-a-long-way-to-go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acclimated</a> to David Blough’s offense, which will see Daniels taking snaps under center far more now that his former assistant QB coach is his offensive coordinator after two seasons with Kliff Kingsbury in that role. Daniels is also in the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/jayden-daniels-baker-mayfield-cam-ward-to-be-featured-in-season-3-of-netflix-s-quarterback-docuseries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">latest season</a> of Netflix’s Quarterback series. All eyes and a heap of responsibility will be on Daniels. How he bounces back — and how well he adapts to a new offense — could be the story of the Commanders’ season.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-east-training-camp-2026-preview-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/leo-chenal-love-daronte-jones-linebacker-friendly-scheme\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/leo-chenal-love-daronte-jones-linebacker-friendly-scheme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leo Chenal loves Daronte Jones’ ‘linebacker-friendly’ schemetequila</a>\n\nThe Commanders’ defense was in need of an upgrade in 2026 after struggling in the previous system. Jones is the architect of that upgrade, but Chenal is one of several tools Jones can use to make his vision come to life. And as long as he can make plays, Chenal is up for whatever Jones can throw at him.\n\n“I love the system that Coach Jones brings with him from Minnesota,” Chenal said. “It really speaks to a linebacker like myself and guys in the middle of the defense. We get to make plays, and it’s really exciting.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/leo-chenal-love-daronte-jones-linebacker-friendly-scheme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49083620/2026-washington-commanders-nfl-training-camp-preview\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49083620/2026-washington-commanders-nfl-training-camp-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Washington Commanders training camp preview</a>\n\nEarly roster projection\n\nRB (4): Rachaad White, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jerome Ford, Kaytron Allen\n\nTE (4): Chig Okonkwo, John Bates, Ben Sinnott, Colson Yankoff\n\nWR (6): Terry McLaurin, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown\n\nOL (9): Laremy Tunsil, Chris Paul, Nick Allegretti, Sam Cosmi, Josh Conerly Jr., Brandon Coleman, Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott, Matt Gulbin\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49083620/2026-washington-commanders-nfl-training-camp-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/what-can-washington-commanders-rookies-prove-in-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/what-can-washington-commanders-rookies-prove-in-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What the rookie and UDFA class can prove for the Washington Commanders</a>\n\nWR Jaden Bradley\n\nWith all the talk about the wide receivers, can a UDFA make a case for himself? A former star at DeMatha, where he also teamed up with new safety Nick Cross, Bradley drew praise through OTAs into minicamp before joining several of the skill players for workouts with quarterback Jayden Daniels earlier this month. Washington doesn’t have a lot of body types like Bradley where the 6-foot-4 is the tallest receiver on the current roster, and after flashing at Pitt then UNLV, can Bradley do similar in the stadium less than one mile away from where he played in high school?\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/what-can-washington-commanders-rookies-prove-in-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-project-defining-fight-damaging-roster-snub\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-project-defining-fight-damaging-roster-snub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyler Owens must start delivering on his obvious promise to make the Commanders’ roster</a>\n\nFor all of Owens’ imposing physical gifts, everything just hasn’t come together. His positional sense often lets him down, and his tackling technique remains raw two years into his time in Washington. The <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-otas-brought-surprise-development-fans-should-not-overlook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coverage capabilities have improved slightly</a>, but there is a huge amount of hard work ahead this summer to earn a third year on the squad.\n\nCross, Harris, Martin, and Reaves are seemingly roster locks. That leaves one or two spots for the rest, and given how valued Butler is as a special-teamer, he may have the upper hand on Owens right now.\n\nAnd if he cannot beat out Butler for the fifth safety spot, perhaps Washington isn’t the best place for Owens after all.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-project-defining-fight-damaging-roster-snub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-underrated-players-luke-mccaffrey-frankie-luvu-odafe-oweh\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-underrated-players-luke-mccaffrey-frankie-luvu-odafe-oweh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who are the most underrated players on Washington’s roster?</a>\n\nFrankie Luvu\n\n“Everybody is really excited about Leo Chenal. Everybody is really excited about Sonny Styles. We got Nick Cross and K’Lavon Chaisson. I was watching 2024 film, just being a psycho, and I was like, ‘This man is a killer.’ When you get him going downhill, aggressive towards the line of scrimmage…I think fans, for whatever reason, are sleeping on him right now.”\n\nJosh Conerly\n\n“They don’t show Conerly enough damn respect, because this kid played every snap of the season last year. This kid was going against every rush end you can think of in the league last year … And all he did was get better each and every week.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-underrated-players-luke-mccaffrey-frankie-luvu-odafe-oweh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPhotos\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-reporting-for-offseason-duty#a1673431-1041-43c1-8e5b-7c1f70dcb434\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-reporting-for-offseason-duty#a1673431-1041-43c1-8e5b-7c1f70dcb434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHOTOS | Reporting for (offseason) duty</a>\n\nCheck out the top photos of the Washington Commanders returning to the BigBear.ai Performance Center at Commanders Park for the start of the offseason workout program back in April\n<a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/bbtvbttakhfof91zxcol.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/kt1m2kgwzshq8gdjyi5r.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/dv6jjey1gm9l19o22htv.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/hnziwsnpziotp94thavf.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\nElite Linebacker Analysis, 2026 Training Camp Insights & Run Game Deep Dive | Command Center | NFL\n\n\n\n\nEpisode 1,372 – Guest: <a href=\"https://x.com/PattonAnalytics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PattonAnalytics</a> on his research revealing Jayden Daniels was the QB most hurt by drops on a per-play basis last season. No, he did not \"regress.\" Terrific analysis on a reality that hasn\'t received anywhere near enough attention.<a href=\"https://t.co/oJdkz2TbFF\">https://t.co/oJdkz2TbFF</a>— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) <a href=\"https://x.com/AlGaldi/status/2080254605217149193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nOn video talking about the D. More on Daronte Jones and his potential impact. Digging into the defensive roster. More. <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNRichmond?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@espnrichmond</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/tSfxfKvkQB\">https://t.co/tSfxfKvkQB</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2080285541933756518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRESULTS: Commanders Aren’t Chasing Relevance, Training Camp Tests The Ceiling\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210526/linebacker-demarvion-overshown-cornerback-daron-bland\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210526/linebacker-demarvion-overshown-cornerback-daron-bland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cowboys’ LB identified as player with the ‘most on the line’ in 2026</a>\n\nOf the potential Dallas Cowboys players Jon Machota could have chosen as the player with the most at stake entering the 2026 season, you can’t argue LB DeMarvion Overshown wasn’t the right choice. Not only does he have to prove he can overcome his past injury history, but also has to prove he can be a reliable starter in a contract year.Of the potential Dallas Cowboys players Jon Machota could have chosen as the player with the most at stake entering the 2026 season, you can’t argue LB DeMarvion Overshown wasn’t the right choice. Not only does he have to prove he can overcome his past injury history, but also has to prove he can be a reliable starter in a contract year.\n\n[However,] [t]here is one player on the roster who might have more at stake than him, cornerback DaRon Bland, who could potentially be playing his last season in Dallas if his play doesn’t improve.\n\nDespite being the seventh highest-paid CB in the league, Bland’s play hasn’t lived up to his big-money contract recently. A lot of that probably has to do with the reoccurring foot injury that’s required surgery in back-to-back seasons. He too, like Overshown, has to prove he can overcome his concerning injury history.\n\nBoth have troubling injury histor[ies] over the past few years and both could be playing to remain in Dallas beyond this year. Bland could potentially be a salary-cap casualty if his play doesn’t improve and Overshown may not receive an extension from the Cowboys.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210526/linebacker-demarvion-overshown-cornerback-daron-bland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165851/ny-giants-news-wr-malik-nabers-avoids-the-pup-list\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165851/ny-giants-news-wr-malik-nabers-avoids-the-pup-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NY Giants news: WR Malik Nabers will avoid the PUP list</a>\n\nNabers suffered a torn ACL with additional meniscus damage in the Giants Week 4 win against the Los Angeles Chargers a year ago. In addition to the surgery to repair his torn ACL, Nabers also needed to have his meniscus repaired. He also had a cleanup surgery earlier in the off-season, which raised questions as to his readiness for the 2026 season — let alone training camp.\n\nInstead, it does appear that he’s trending toward being ready for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. Just how ready remains to be seen, but this is better news than the possibility of missing the first four weeks on the PUP list. Nabers will be ineligible for the PUP list once he practices the first time or plays in a preseason game.\n\nLikewise, running back Cam Skattebo will be active to start training camp.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165851/ny-giants-news-wr-malik-nabers-avoids-the-pup-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464172/2026/07/23/eagles-cooper-dejean-safety-training-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464172/2026/07/23/eagles-cooper-dejean-safety-training-camp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can Cooper DeJean make the transition to safety this season?</a>\n\nLast summer, DeJean alternated between cornerback and safety in the base defense, while Fangio tried to determine his best quartet. It was settled that DeJean would play at cornerback, where he lined up for about 22 percent of the defensive snaps last season. 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Sonny Styles and Terry McLaurin at the <a href=\"https://x.com/EASTERNMOTORS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EASTERNMOTORS</a> commercial shoot <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JPFinlayNBCS</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/MlinaresDC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MlinaresDC</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/nbcwashington?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nbcwashington</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/LBl0ssWIKl\">pic.twitter.com/LBl0ssWIKl</a>— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) <a href=\"https://x.com/NBC4Sports/status/2080353106445955258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSchedule for the next week for <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> fans Today: Rookies report to Training Camp Monday: Veterans report Tuesday: Press conference Wednesday: First practice open to media Saturday (8/1): First practice open to fans And then full steam ahead towards Week 1— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mason_Kinnahan/status/2080604187432292556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDespite having a smaller offensive role, <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> RB Rachaad White was quietly efficient in 2025. White recorded a 95% catch rate on 42 targets as an receiver. He averaged 5.5 yds per reception and recorded an impressive 87.2 PFF rushing grade. 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That\'s the same number as last year.— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkMaske/status/2080324588529909816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOne on One with Sonny! Great catching up with Commanders first round pick Sonny Styles before training camp begins. I asked him his goal for the upcoming season. Sonny said, \"just win.\" Yeah, he\'s ready to rock. <a href=\"https://t.co/T3Dx0NZKbp\">pic.twitter.com/T3Dx0NZKbp</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2080326260706648563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTerry McLaurin is ready to go! Plenty of chatter about this Commanders wide receiver room. About the current WR group, Terry told me, \"it\'s not really my job to add or subtract on the team…my job is to embrace whoever they bring in, if they bring somebody in.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/g90NKtKd99\">pic.twitter.com/g90NKtKd99</a>— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) <a href=\"https://x.com/Scott7news/status/2080353269948301424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCaught up with Sonny Styles at the Eastern Motors commercial shoot. Talked about what he learned in offseason camp; what he wants to show in camp and more. <a href=\"https://t.co/ynNcr2DEdY\">https://t.co/ynNcr2DEdY</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2080400423702155675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Washington Commanders announced today the team\'s 2026 Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellows for training camp: Ryan Crawford, Sammy Morris, and DJ Gillins. Washington will host all three fellows through the first week of the preseason schedule. Ryan Crawford will work…— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2080372115933438171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Commanders have earned SAFETY Act Designation from DHS, recognizing Northwest Stadium’s year-round security program. It’s the latest milestone in more than $150 million in ownership investments, including drone detection, frictionless screening and gunshot detection.— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82/status/2080374465385386412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJust in: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Panthers</a> OLB Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL on Day 1 of training camp and will miss the entire 2026 season, per <a href=\"https://x.com/CameronWolfe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CameronWolfe</a>. Scourton was Carolina’s 2nd-round pick in 2025 and had 5 sacks as a rookie. He was poised for a big season opposite Jaelan Phillips. <a href=\"https://t.co/DdSMuGGeFY\">pic.twitter.com/DdSMuGGeFY</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2080381463095095619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTepper Sports & Entertainment and the Carolina Panthers have released new renderings of the Bank of America Stadium renovation project. This is in conjunction with announcing a long-term extension of their naming rights partner Bank of America and a significant additional private… <a href=\"https://t.co/8vWh0ACtzc\">pic.twitter.com/8vWh0ACtzc</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2080275524455104587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNo QB lost more EPA per dropback to drops than Jayden Daniels last year at +0.178. 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I didn\'t view him as a first round pick.” “It hasn\'t worked out for a NUMBER of reasons, some of which I felt like I saw on tape when I watched him in college…”<a href=\"https://x.com/gregcosell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GregCosell</a> on J.J. 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Welcome to the twenty-first piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Detroit Lions who are +1,900 odds. Article TL;DR: The Detroit Lions opted to rebuild their offensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft, selecting one of my favorite lineman in offensive tackle Blake Miller out of Clemson. In 2025 the Lions lost 4x Pro Bowl C Frank Ragnow to retirement. This offseason they released their 1x Pro Bowl OT Taylor Decker. The line is still anchored by OT Penei Sewell, but it is considerably worse than the elite line we remember from the early 2020s. RB David Montgomery was traded to Houston. Filling his shoes is former Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco. Pacheco is likely in line for 20-30% of snaps, while RB Jahmyr Gibbs dominates the remainder of the workload. The offensive line’s performance shouldn’t affect Gibbs value in fantasy. Drew Petzig takes over as the OC after spending the last three years as Arizona’s OC where he led a rushing offense that was in the top 10 in 2023 and 2024. This signing is an indication that their knee cap biting brand of football isn\'t going to change. Goff is perennially undervalued, finishing as a QB1 in the past four years and is being drafted as a QB2 in 2026. There aren’t any new pass catchers to commit to memory. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta will dominate the target share again in 2026. WR Isaac TeSlaa finished 12th in EPA per play last year amongst the WRs. His big play ability is intriguing for best ball formats and as a bye week fill-in. Detroit’s offense will roll again in 2026. Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns New York Jets Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:5353:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v5bg39/detroit_lions_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea_leaves/\"> </a> Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the twenty-first piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Detroit Lions who are +1,900 odds. Article TL;DR: The Detroit Lions opted to rebuild their offensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft, selecting one of my favorite lineman in offensive tackle Blake Miller out of Clemson. In 2025 the Lions lost 4x Pro Bowl C Frank Ragnow to retirement. This offseason they released their 1x Pro Bowl OT Taylor Decker. The line is still anchored by OT Penei Sewell, but it is considerably worse than the elite line we remember from the early 2020s. RB David Montgomery was traded to Houston. Filling his shoes is former Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco. Pacheco is likely in line for 20-30% of snaps, while RB Jahmyr Gibbs dominates the remainder of the workload. The offensive line’s performance shouldn’t affect Gibbs value in fantasy. Drew Petzig takes over as the OC after spending the last three years as Arizona’s OC where he led a rushing offense that was in the top 10 in 2023 and 2024. This signing is an indication that their knee cap biting brand of football isn\'t going to change. Goff is perennially undervalued, finishing as a QB1 in the past four years and is being drafted as a QB2 in 2026. There aren’t any new pass catchers to commit to memory. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta will dominate the target share again in 2026. WR Isaac TeSlaa finished 12th in EPA per play last year amongst the WRs. His big play ability is intriguing for best ball formats and as a bye week fill-in. Detroit’s offense will roll again in 2026. 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Dippre\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131506/cj-dippre-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"The tight end position is one of the biggest question marks on the New England Patriots’ roster. While Hunter Henry remains a reliable starter and team captain, and the team just invested a third-round draft choice in Eli Raridon, the depth behind the two suffered a major loss when free agency signing Julian Hill went […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9564:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - January 4: New England Patriots tight end CJ Dippre warms up before the game. The Patriots played the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nThe tight end position is one of the biggest question marks on the New England Patriots’ roster. While Hunter Henry remains a reliable starter and team captain, and the team just invested a third-round draft choice in Eli Raridon, the depth behind the two suffered a major loss when free agency signing Julian Hill went down with a season-ending injury during offseason workouts.\n\nThis created a vacuum particularly in the blocking department; Hill projected as a complementary piece alongside Henry and Raridon. Now, however, somebody else might have to step in.\n\nThat somebody might just be second-year man C.J. Dippre.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: C.J. 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Before entering the transfer portal late during his second season he had amassed 33 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns.\n\nDippre received multiple high-profile scholarship offers as a transfer, but eventually picked Alabama over his other finalist, Ohio State. He finished his college career with a two-year stint in Tuscaloosa, adding 27 games and 24 starts to his totals while also catching 32 passes for 443 yards.\n\nAfter the conclusion of his senior campaign, Dippre entered the NFL as a rookie free agent signing by the Patriots. He appeared in two games during his first season without registering any statistics.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Dippre offers an NFL-caliber combination of size and athleticism. He has good straight-line speed to challenge teams down the seam or on crossing patterns, and a feel for finding openings against zone coverage. He also has the strength to be competitive as a blocker, particularly in the run game but also, and plays with some high effort and a solid base in pass protection. He showcases some powerful hands to generate an initial push upon contact, and is able to keep his legs driving to move defenders off the ball when blocking the run.\n\nWeaknesses: Dippre is more of a linear athlete whose lack of explosiveness and lower-body agility can limit his route running and success when challenged at the line of scrimmage and through his patterns. He won’t easily shake defenders but also hasn’t been capable of consistently out-boxing them at the catch point. As a consequence, his receiving upside does seem limited. He also has been uneven as a blocker; he has the tools and core strength to succeed but misplaces his hands and is late on lateral adjustments.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: 2 games (0 starts) | 20 offensive snaps (1.5%), 26 special teams snaps (4.7%) | 0 penalties\n\nSeason recap: Considered a potential late-round selection in the draft — he ranked 263rd on <a href=\"https://wideleft.football/p/2025-consensus-big-board-the-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arif Hasan’s consensus big board</a> — Dippre did not hear his name called during the event’s seven rounds. Instead, he entered free agency and shortly thereafter reached an agreement on a three-year deal with the Patriots that gave him a then-team record $264,000 in guarantees.\n\nDespite the investment, Dippre found himself on the roster bubble throughout training camp and the preseason. He did see action in all three of the team’s preseason games, but after spending 42 of his 59 total offensive snaps as a blocker and not registering any statistics was released ahead of roster cutdowns.\n\nAfter going unclaimed through waivers, Dippre returned to New England as part of its initial practice squad. He remained there until mid-November, when the club opted to promote him to its 53-man team to prevent others from poaching him. He ended his season on the Patriots’ active roster, but only saw marginal action: all 20 of his offensive snaps came in the club’s late-regular season blowout wins over the Jets and Dolphins, and he once again served primarily as an in-line blocking option (15 snaps).\n\nDippre finished his rookie season without any catches or other notable stats, and spent all four playoff games as a healthy scratch.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Y-tight end | Ability: Depth player/Role player | Contract: Signed through 2026 (2027 ERFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Dippre was used primarily as an in-line blocking tight end during his rookie season with the Patriots, and little is expected to change with his role heading into his sophomore campaign. He projects mostly as a rotational backup behind Hunter Henry and complementary option next to rookie Eli Raridon.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? As noted above, Dippre’s receiving upside appears to be limited despite some decent size and straight-line speed. Where he could fully earn himself a spot on an NFL roster is through his blocking, which suggests that the best case for his development would be to become a rotational second or third option similar to how the Patriots would have used the aforementioned Julian Hill.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Dippre is not a particularly versatile player relative to other tight ends in the league or even on the Patriots’ current roster; he simply lacks the receiving talent and dynamic athleticism to be regularly moved around the formation. That said, he did see action on four special teams units during his two-week stint on New England’s game roster last season: he played on the kickoff and punt return units, the punt coverage team, and was part of the field goal/extra point protection crew.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? His original rookie contract with the Patriot was terminated last August, meaning that Dippre is now on the deal he received when he was promoted to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. The 2026 portion of that pact consists entirely of a non-guaranteed $1.01 million base salary that also functions as his cap number. That number is not high enough to qualify for Top 51 status, meaning that he is not counted against New England’s books at the moment.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? Despite the Patriots protecting him by moving him up to their active roster last November, Dippre is far from a lock to make the team again in 2026. Two of the tight end spots will already be occupied by Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon, leaving what likely will be no more than one spot — if that — for the 24-year-old to fight for. To earn it, he will have to prove himself against Jack Westover, who took practice reps over him during the spring, as well as the likes of Tanner Arkin and recently-added Mitch Van Vooren and Jeremiah Franklin.\n\nSummary: Julian Hill’s season-ending injury created an opening for Dippre and company to make the team. And while he does lack the experience of a Jack Westover or the upside of a Tanner Arkin, the team does seemingly like what he brings to the table. The competition projects to be a fierce one.\n\nWhat do you think about C.J. Dippre heading into the 2026 season? Will he make an impact on offense? Will he even make the team? 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His versatility opens things up for Dennis Allen, which is why he was paid so handsomely before the 2025 season. But missing so many games last year and now missing time during the offseason workouts must have head coach Ben Johnson a bit miffed. \n\n“This spring was going to be a springboard for us to get going in the right direction,” Johnson said last month <a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/06/03/bears-kyler-gordon-ben-johnson-injury-spoils-offseason-springboard-joint-practice-rams-myles-garrett-nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/06/03/bears-kyler-gordon-ben-johnson-injury-spoils-offseason-springboard-joint-practice-rams-myles-garrett-nfl\">via the Chicago Sun-Times</a>. “So, you know, we’re still working through that. We’re still trying to get that availability piece going. We know he’s a good player when he’s out there, but trust level is a huge thing for this team, for this coaching staff, for the locker room, and you can only develop that trust by being available.”\n\nGordon’s deal runs through the 2028 season, and contractually, the Bears would take a big dead cap hit if they moved on before that season, so they need him to get right and be one of the best nickels in the game for at least the next two years. \n\nJaylon Johnson was slowed a bit during the offseason, but earlier this month, in a social media post, his foot specialist declared him to be <a href=\"https://x.com/bearszn/status/2075253543637008429\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/bearszn/status/2075253543637008429\">100%</a>. \n\nTyrique Stevenson is probably the odds-on favorite to start at corner opposite Jaylon, but he needs to be more consistent. The flashes have always been there — in 45 games over 3 years, he has 7 interceptions (1 TD), 38 passes defended, 5 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 tackles for loss — but it’s the lapses between the flashes that have been the issue, so hopefully that’s in the past.\n\n“The young man that reported last year is so totally different than the young man that’s reporting this year,” Stevenson’s position coach, Al Harris, recently <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49369341/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-five-players-most-stake\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49369341/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-five-players-most-stake\">said</a> about him. “He’s focused in, he’s locked in.”\n\nStevenson’s main competition could be fourth-round pick Malik Muhammad, but don’t be surprised if Muhammad is also working out at nickel.\n\nJosh Blackwell has been a core special teamer for Richard Hightower’s third phase since 2022. \n\nThe Bears ended the 2025 season with eight cornerbacks on the 53-man roster, and they opened up week one with six of them. Cam Lewis, whom I mentioned with the safeties, has nickel experience and could factor into the depth of this position group.\n\nA Good Bet To Make It\n\nSince being a UDFA in 2022, Jaylon Jones has 6 starts across 56 games played for the Bears, and his ability to play outside, nickel, and special teams will likely find him back in Chicago. \n\nTerell Smith also shared a workout video earlier this month and looks to be <a href=\"https://x.com/bearszn/status/2078556062639415805\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/bearszn/status/2078556062639415805\">good to go</a>. He was drafted for the previous zone-based scheme, so we’ll need to see how he fits into Allen’s defense. I like his physicality, so if he can press, redirect, and recover, he should make the team. \n\nRoster Bubble/Practice Squad\n\nDallis Flowers was on the Bears’ practice squad last year, and he was active for a game. 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While most fans will look at Dexter Lawrence as the key to that (rightfully so), we can’t overlook the possibility of what Boye Mafe can bring to the table. Moe Moton […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4525:\"\n\n\n \n Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe speaks to the media during a press conference at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, March 12, 2026. | Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nPart of the defensive rebuild this offseason was clearly to drastically improve the defensive line that struggled to create any pass rush last season.\n\nWhile most fans will look at Dexter Lawrence as the key to that (rightfully so), we can’t overlook the possibility of what Boye Mafe can bring to the table.\n\nMoe Moton from Bleacher Report is predicting Mafe to have a breakout year, and it makes tons of sense. Mafe was a rotational player with the Seattle Seahawks. It wasn’t really about him not being able to play a bigger role. Their defensive line was just incredibly deep, and the team wanted to rotate in fresh bodies as much as possible.\n\nMafe was incredibly productive when he did get a chance—constantly being able to at least pressure the quarterback. Now he gets to play on a defensive line where it will be hard for offenses to get help blocking him on the outside with a presence like Lawrence in the middle demanding double teams.\n\nIt wouldn’t be surprising at all to see Mafe have a very solid 2026 season where he rises into double-digit sacks.\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25456627-7-edge-rushers-verge-breakout-2026-nfl-season\">7 Edge-Rushers on the Verge of a Breakout 2026 NFL Season</a>\n\n\nAfter a few years in Pete Carroll’s and Mike Macdonald’s defenses, Mafe can be a versatile defender within the Bengals’ front seven. That said, expect play-caller Al Golden to unleash him in the pass rush.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/elizabeth-blackburn-lean-in-show-out-this-is-our-jungle\">Elizabeth Blackburn: Lean In. Show Out. This Is Our Jungle.</a>\n\n\nThe organization made significant investments in the football team and our stadium. On the verge of a new season, the next wave are key investments in our effort, time and dedication. Our players and coaches put in the work every single week. They prepare. They compete. They push forward. Our fans are very invested — we collectively want to keep raising the bar and ask that, together, we lean in even more to continue building something meaningful.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-snubbed-in-latest-list-of-teams-that-could-win-the-super-bowl-01ky303mmf3r\">Bengals Snubbed in Latest List of Teams That Could Win the Super Bowl</a>\n\nThe Bengals definitely deserve to be on this list. Any team with a Joe Burrow-level quarterback has a shot at winning the Super Bowl. They are a dark horse team, not one of the first teams people will list. However, to keep them off is just not paying attention to what they do.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/07/23/deebo-samuel-bengals-free-agent-candidate-cbs/91031044007/\">Deebo Samuel, free-agent WR, could land with Bengals, per CBS Sports</a>\n\n\n“This landing spot was recommended by CBS Sports’ Mike Renner,” Jordan Dajani wrote. “Some would claim the Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best wide receiving corps in the NFL with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but apart from those two pass-catchers, it’s questionable. Andrei Iosivas is the No. 3, followed by players like Mitchell Tinsley, Charlie Jones and the rookie Colbie Young. 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Rams News: Tyreek Hill is damaged goods\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144317/la-rams-news-hill-uniforms-donald\";s:11:\"description\";s:316:\"There’s been some talk about the Los Angeles Rams adding another veteran wide receiver like Stefon Diggs to the roster, but Tyreek Hill was someone the Rams possibly maybe could have considered, but that seems highly unlikely with Hill revealing he seems to have a long way to go before he suits up again. If […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5017:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins runs the ball against Kamren Kinchens #26 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere’s been some talk about the Los Angeles Rams adding another veteran wide receiver like Stefon Diggs to the roster, but Tyreek Hill was someone the Rams possibly maybe could have considered, but that seems highly unlikely with Hill revealing he seems to have a long way to go before he suits up again. If he suits up again.\n\nHill was one of the best receivers in the NFL for a time, but that time seems long gone after a few seemingly wasted seasons with the Miami Dolphins, and some serious injuries. To be fair, Hill was still crushing it in Miami until he wasn’t. Now, even if he were to come back to the NFL, it’s unclear how effective he would be.\n\nSo, the Rams have options when it comes to adding another receiver and or seeing if someone on their roster can fill whatever void the fans (and potentially the Rams) think they have. \n\nHill was a bit of a controversial player, he had some negative press regarding him and his time in the NFL, he was also a true talent, so teams wanted him. He may still be talented, but his body may be slowing down, and at this point, it remains to be seen if any team will want to take a shot on him, or if he’ll be able to take the field.\n\nEither way, the season is coming whether Hill is ready or not. \n\nThank you for checking out Turf Show Times and I have great news! It’s Friday. We made it. Comment on whatever you want, and thank you (again) for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49431301/tyreek-hill-posts-workout-video-says-no-power-leg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49431301/tyreek-hill-posts-workout-video-says-no-power-leg\">Tyreek Hill posts workout video, says still ‘no power’ in leg</a> (espn)\n\n“Hill <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RIuEHCZXno\">posted a YouTube video</a> Wednesday night that showed him working out as he discussed the dislocated knee and multiple ligament tears he suffered in Week 4 last season against the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets\">New York Jets</a>.\n\n“So it’s about 10 months after doing two surgeries,” Hill said. “My left leg is the one that I injured. I have no power in my left leg, so I’m trying to regain all the power back in my left leg. But it’s one day at a time.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49431301/tyreek-hill-posts-workout-video-says-no-power-leg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49431301/tyreek-hill-posts-workout-video-says-no-power-leg\">Rams CEO’s statement leaves door open for Aaron Donald’s NFL return</a> (clutchpoints)\n\n“Demoff called Donald one of the most accomplished players in franchise and NFL history, crediting him as a major reason the Rams won Super Bowl 56.\n\n“I think we all follow along like you,” Demoff said. “When Aaron Donald raises his hand and said he’s considering coming back … we’re fans as well. He’s one of the most decorated players in NFL history, in franchise history. 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As always in the NFL, quarterback, head coach, owner, and offensive play caller tend to be the most important and widely discussed topics. Since […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4153:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 12: Quarterbacks Kenny Pickett #8 Joe Flacco #15 Shedeur Sanders #12 Dillon Gabriel #5 of the Cleveland Browns warm up before organized team activities at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWith everyone wondering about <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128305/cleveland-browns-how-qb-training-camp-battle-will-play-out-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\">who will be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns</a>, the rest of the team’s roster has <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128601/browns-rosters-nfl-draft-andrew-berry\">quickly become young</a> and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-power-rankings/128590/browns-young-roster-ranked-power-ranking-andrew-berry\">highly rated for that young talent</a>. As always in the NFL, quarterback, head coach, owner, and offensive play caller tend to be the most important and widely discussed topics.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2012/10/16/3511566/browns-sale-to-jimmy-haslam-approved-unanimously-by-nfl-owners\">Since Jimmy Haslam bought the Browns</a>, the team has gone through its fair share of QBs and coaches. HC Todd Monken is next in line, while we await the winner of Deshaun Watson versus Shedeur Sanders.\n\nLast year, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/1/24399108/cleveland-browns-in-praise-of-kenny-pickett\">former first-round pick Kenny Pickett was one of many quarterbacks</a> attempting to solve Cleveland’s longstanding issue. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/3/10/24382671/browns-trade-qb-kenny-pickett-dtr-roster-free-agency\">Acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles</a>, Pickett seemed to have an early lead on the starter’s job before an injury all but eliminated him from contention. Interestingly, Pickett’s college coach, Pat Narduzzi, said that the quarterback was desperate to leave the Eagles (<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-history/172585/former-steelers-qb-kenny-pickett-begged-eagles-to-trade-him-cleveland-browns-las-vegas-raiders\">as transcribed by Behind the Steel Curtain</a>):\n\n“The Eagles did not want to trade him,” <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuIpEBM18zs\">Narduzzi said on 99.9 The Fan</a>. “He begged to be traded because he wanted to compete, and he felt like he wasn’t going to have a chance to beat out Jalen Hurts.”\n\nWith the Browns, Pickett did have a chance for the starting job before his injury, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/102283/browns-trade-qb-kenny-pickett-to-raiders-get-nfl-draft-pick-in-return\">then was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders</a> in exchange <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/123487/kenny-pickett-trade-results-cleveland-browns-las-vegas-raiders-2026-nfl-draft-pick\">for a fifth-round pick</a>. With the Raiders, Pickett played in six games, including two starts, completing 62% of his passes for 188 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.\n\nThis offseason, Pickett signed a one-year, $4 million contract to back up Bryce Young with the Carolina Panthers. Barring an injury, Pickett will once again not have a chance to start in 2026, which is what led him to “beg” for a trade in 2025.\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784897495;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Cleveland Browns History\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8160;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kenny Pickett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2236;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"501f6d776259310af85ab27fa0f70671\";s:5:\"title\";s:85:\"Diego Pavia\'s next move after Ravens release; 100 And 1 college basketball storylines\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/diego-pavia-ravens-nfl-college-basketball-storylines/\";s:11:\"description\";s:60:\"Plus, winners and losers from LeBron James\' free agency saga\";s:7:\"content\";s:60:\"Plus, winners and losers from LeBron James\' free agency saga\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784896846;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13427;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Diego Pavia\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2237;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c2ed490bd015217328ccaaf05bea94a1\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Mike LaFleur: Jeremiyah Love is a mature young man, \"awesome with the locker room\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-lafleur-jeremiyah-love-is-a-mature-young-man-awesome-with-the-locker-room\";s:11:\"description\";s:121:\"\"He\'s been awesome with the locker room. He is himself, but he also has some awareness that he\'s a rookie,\" LaFleur said.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2895:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"425158\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Arizona Cardinals\",\"title\": \"Arizona Department of Gaming investigating Gold\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/ryan-gold-under-investigation-from-arizona-department-of-gaming\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-22T18:05:43Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is the youngest player on the Cardinals, but head coach Mike LaFleur says he carries himself like a veteran.And LaFleur says that includes the 21-year-old Love knowing his place well enough to know he has plenty he can learn from his more experienced teammates.\"Jeremiyah, what a mature young man,\" LeFleur said. \"He\'s been awesome with the locker room. He is himself, but he also has some awareness that he\'s a rookie, in terms of, \'I\'m gonna be a rookie in there and I\'m gonna lean on these guys that have done it in the league.\'\"Love grew up with a police officer for a mother and an Army veteran and football coach for a father, and LaFleur says it\'s clear to anyone who interacts with Love that he was raised to hold himself to high standards.\"When I got a chance to meet his parents, and even before I met the parents, just seeing it Saturdays watching College GameDay and the tidbits they had, you kind of knew right there, what a foundation this guy — how lucky to have the situation he had growing up. Great for him to be able to absorb that, soak that in and then be his own man,\" LaFleur said.The Cardinals took Love with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft not only because of his talent on the field, but also because of the way he carries himself off the field. We\'re still a couple months away from our first look at how well his on-field talent translates from college to the NFL, but LaFleur is seeing exactly what he hoped for off the field.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784895958;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2238;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a1f190ffa342d6d29b178fc468cab719\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Jesse Minter: There aren\'t 68 better players than Lamar Jackson\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jesse-minter-there-arent-68-better-players-than-lamar-jackson\";s:11:\"description\";s:141:\"Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson\'s ranking in the NFL Network list of the league\'s top 100 players caught the eye of head coach Jesse Minter.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3109:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"205939\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Baltimore Ravens\",\"title\": \"\'Something\'s off\' with Lamar\'s Top 100 ranking\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/lamar-jackson-falling-67-spots-in-nfl-top-100-player-ranking-is-off\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-14T14:35:50Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson\'s ranking in the NFL Network list of the league\'s top 100 players caught the eye of head coach Jesse Minter. Jackson is ranked 69th on the list, which is compiled by a vote of players. Jackson was No. 2 on 2025\'s list and <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lamar-jackson-falls-67-spots-on-the-nfln-list-of-top-100-players\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the two-time MVP’s drop</a> was noticed by plenty of other people as well. During an appearance on the team\'s The Lounge podcast, Minter said that he had an \"interesting back and forth\" with the quarterback about a ranking that he feels is at odds with how things actually look on the field. \"Look, there may not even be one other player in the league better than Lamar, yet alone 68 players <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-jesse-minter-nfl-top-100-snub-69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in the league better</a> than Lamar,\" Minter said. \"When you have one year where he dealt with a little bit of injury and the team [missed the playoffs], certain players they hold onto that and certain players they give them the benefit of the doubt. This guy is a multi-MVP winner, has transcended the quarterback position. He knows how I feel about him. I guess I don\'t put too much stock into what the list looks like.\"Minter said he doesn\'t think Jackson puts much stock into the rankings either and suggested the quarterback just focus on being himself because he has \"proven over time that the best version is the best player in the league.\" If he makes the case for that again in 2026, Minter\'s first season in Baltimore should play out pretty well. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784895904;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2239;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"12d09cad73883a931577a1c60bc0a7d4\";s:5:\"title\";s:32:\"Dynasty Decision: Jordan Addison\";s:4:\"link\";s:77:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/24/dynasty-decision-jordan-addison/\";s:11:\"description\";s:38:\"What should we do with Jordan Addison?\";s:7:\"content\";s:7272:\"We all know the pain of holding onto a stud player too long as their production evaporates, and your once highly-priced asset becomes worthless. There are also plenty of cases in which players are sold with an expected decline, only to defy the odds. This series will examine what you should do as players approach these decision points.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993573/Jordan_Addison\">Jordan Addison</a>, WR MIN\nAddison came into the league with a bang, two seasons of big plays and touchdowns lining up opposite <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993199/Justin_Jefferson\">Justin Jefferson</a>, before a miserable, suspension-shortened 2025 dragged his production and his price down. With <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992531/Kyler_Murray\">Kyler Murray</a> now in town to steady the quarterback play, is this the dip to buy, or is Addison a receiver whose ceiling was always going to be capped as the second option?\nPrevious Performance\nAddison entered the league as the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 draft out of USC and made an immediate impact. As a rookie, he caught 70 passes for 911 yards and ten touchdowns, tying for the most receiving scores of any rookie in the league that year. He slotted in straight away as the clear number two behind Justin Jefferson and looked every bit worth his first-round billing.\nHis sophomore season followed a similar shape. Addison posted 63 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns, and he probably would have cleared 1,000 yards had an ankle sprain not cost him a couple of games early in the year. The switch from <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/14252/Kirk_Cousins\">Kirk Cousins</a> to <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992180/Sam_Darnold\">Sam Darnold</a> under center did not slow him down. It was the same profile as his rookie year, a high rate of big plays and touchdowns on fairly modest volume of around six or seven targets a game – a very good second receiver.\nThen 2025 happened, and it was ugly. Addison served a three-game suspension to open the season following an offseason DUI arrest, then returned to catch just 42 of 79 targets for 610 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games. Every counting number was a career low, and it was the first time in his career he finished a season outside the top 24 at the position. A big chunk of that can be pinned on a dreadful quarterback room, but it was still a forgettable year that has knocked his dynasty value down a peg.\n\nSituation and Usage\nAddison has always been the clear second fiddle in Minnesota, moved around the formation and used heavily on the big plays downfield, with a career aDOT of 13.6. His game is feast or famine. When the deep balls land, he can win you a week on his own. When they do not, he can disappear for stretches as the offense runs through Jefferson.\nThe quarterback situation is really the whole story here. His 2025 collapse came catching passes from a nightmare room, and the Vikings have moved to fix it by bringing in Kyler Murray to compete with <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993952/JJ_McCarthy\">JJ McCarthy</a>, who is coming off a lost year and a hand injury. Murray is the projected starter and has reportedly built an early rapport with Addison in workouts. Even the pessimistic reading is that this is a clear step up on last year, and Kevin O’Connell remains one of the more receiver-friendly play callers in the league.\nThe flip side is that the target competition has quietly grown. Jefferson is not going anywhere as the alpha. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992298/Jauan_Jennings\">Jauan Jennings</a> was added on a one-year deal fresh off a 643-yard, nine-touchdown season, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992741/TJ_Hockenson\">TJ Hockenson</a> still commands a healthy share over the middle, and undrafted rookie <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994578/Dillon_Bell\">Dillon Bell</a> has reportedly pushed for reps this summer. Addison’s path to a genuine target-share spike is narrower than the bounce-back crowd seems to assume.\nContract\nAddison is extension eligible given he has completed three years of his rookie deal, but given the current cap situation in Minnesota, it makes sense to have Addison prove his worth before handing over a long-term extension. Especially when you take into account the inflated price of receiver contracts in recent years. The Vikings picked up Addison’s fifth-year option, meaning they have until the end of the 2027 season to negotiate a longer-term deal. It sets up nicely for the 2026 season to be a true prove-it year for Addison to go out and earn any long-term extension he can\nADP and Trade Value\nHe is the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/index.php?type=superflex\">WR35 in June ADP</a> and the 95th overall player. The trade analyzer values him at a little less than a random future first-round pick in a superflex league. Recent trades are below.\n \nConclusion\nThe optimistic case on Addison is simple enough. He is only 24, he is talented, and he has already shown he can score double-digit touchdowns as a secondary option. Blame 2025 on the quarterback play, plug in something competent, and the production comes back. I understand the appeal, and if he were going a round or two cheaper, I would probably be writing this as a buy.\nThe problem is that almost everything you like about Addison relies on things he does not control. He has never been the number one and never will be while Jefferson is around. The quarterback upgrade is Kyler Murray, who hasn’t exactly been a stable, elite performer throughout his career, and an unproven JJ McCarthy, which is better than last year without being anything to get excited about. There are also more mouths to feed than there were 12 months ago. Add it all together, and I have a capped receiver whose best case is a very good WR2 and whose worst case is the season we just sat through.\nAt a little under a future first, he is not badly priced, and that is rather the point. This is not a value I am rushing to pay. If you are a contender, he is a fine bench body but far too volatile to bank on week to week, and I would not be spending a first to find that out. If you are rebuilding, I have no problem holding a cheap, young lottery ticket and seeing where the arrow points, but I would not be going out to buy more of him.\nIf someone in your league is sold on the Murray-fixes-everything story and will hand you a clean first for him, I would take it every time and let them carry the quarterback risk. Addison is a good player in a bad spot to squeeze value from. I would rather sell the story than buy it. The challenge you have is that he is not the most desirable asset on the market, so you’re likely going to have to add him into a bigger deal or wait for a spike week or two to get people interested. 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He racked up 4 INTs his first season, earned his first All-Pro nod his second season, and earned the AP Defensive Player of the Year in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2898:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 14: Pat Surtain II #2 of the Denver Broncos catches an interception against Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on December 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nPatrick Surtain II started his rookie season with the Denver Broncos as ready as any NFL player has been to step on the field and be an impact player. He racked up 4 INTs his first season, earned his first All-Pro nod his second season, and earned the AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.\n\nSurtain is an elite shutdown cornerback who is arguably the best in the NFL over the past couple of years. He commonly draws the best receiver the opponents have and never blinks. \n\nMany would say Surtain had a down year last season if they look at the stat sheet, but I don’t think that was the case at all. Most quarterbacks ignore his matchup on game days, which leaves him with fewer chances to rack up the stats in the first place.\n\nSurtain is a relentless competitor with true dedication to the game and a deep desire to be truly great. He will continue that pursuit in 2026, hungry to help this Broncos team climb to higher ground.\n\nPlayer Profile\n\nPat Surtain II | Cornerback | Denver Broncos\n\n\nHeight: 6’2″\n\n\n\nWeight: 202 pounds\n\n\n\nAge: 26 years old\n\n\n\nExperience: 6th season\n\n\n\nCollege: Alabama\n\n\n\n2025 stats: 47 tackles, 12 passes defended, 1 INT, 1 TFL\n\n\n2026 Broncos outlook\n\nSurtain is a player in his absolute prime. He signed an extension in 2024 with a revision last year with the goal of avoiding any potential holdout situations.\n\nSurtain is a key reason that this defense is as elite as it is. His ability to shut down the best receiver on the other team allows the defense to gain more time for their deadly pass rush to get home. This also allows Vance Joseph to roll coverage to help out other areas of the field that face challenging matchups.\n\nI expect nothing short of amazing from Surtain. He’s bounced back from his partially torn pectoral muscle after missing 3 games last season and was able to finish the season strong.\n\nFinal Word\n\nThe Denver Broncos defense with Patrick Surtain II in the defensive backfield is an absolute juggernaut. He’s one of the (if not the) best corners in the league. 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A new coach, OC, and special teams coordinator. Guys who are now healthy for the defensive backfield, and maybe nobody injured right away. There were a few players who have already been added to the PUP list. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8141:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nThe Arizona Cardinals opened 2026 training camp with a lot on their minds. Like, installing a new offense. A new coach, OC, and special teams coordinator.\n\nGuys who are now healthy for the defensive backfield, and maybe nobody injured right away. There were a few players who have already been added to the PUP list. This link describes all those types of issues:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/92647/news-from-arizona-cardinals-training-camp\">RELATED: NEWS FROM CARDINALS TRAINING CAMP</a>\n\nWhile the defense had its issues last year, the offense has been on everyone’s mind going into camp this year. Playing in the NFC West Division, the Cardinals have front-row seats to both the Los Angeles Rams’ and San Francisco 49ers’ offensive outputs. Arizona’s new head coach, Mike LaFleur, was employed by both clubs and is part of their extensive coaching trees.\n\nThe Cardinals offense will look like both of these clubs’ offenses. Eventually. Maybe. Hopefully. What was the question?\n\nHaving said this, it isn’t as simple as substituting Splenda for sugar while making Kool-Aid. This new offense is complicated. It is new, and so is the terminology and scheme. These players have better been studying during the 40-days away from the training facility.\n\nThree quarterbacks, journeyman Gardner Minshew, veteran Kedon Slovis, and rookie Carson Beck, have arrived early during OTAs and spent every moment on the field. They have attended each minicamp and class meetings. Do these three have this offense down pat? Of course not, but they have been working that clutch in grandad’s old truck instead of crying that it isn’t an automatic transmission.\n\nNew stuff takes time to adjust – and learn.\n\nJacoby Brissett has missed all of this. The only appearance he has made up until the beginning of camp was as a ball boy during the mandatory minicamp. “I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” Yeah, something like that.\n\nBut lo and behold, Brissett has shown up for the Cardinals’ training camp. Or should we say, “Well, he’s here.”\n\nOn Thursday, Brissett worked out in his first practice session of 2026.\n\nWord is, his desire to have his contract reworked with added years and/or an additional bump in salary remains in the same spot it has always been. In limbo. He is appearing at practice despite not signing a restructured deal. Hmmm…..\n\nAccording to team sources, the contract negotiations are ongoing. \n\nNow, Brissett is his own agent, right? If he knows his number and the number of years he wants attached, why is this still ongoing? Exactly what is the roadblock? Because all of us regular folk understand the process between agents – who are attorneys – and a team’s GM. It’s friggin’ back and forth with wants, desires, and demands until one side or the other (usually both) caves in and gets less than they wanted.\n\nHowever, in the duel between Brissett and Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort, there aren’t any lawyers involved. Brissett is a communications major out of NC State. Ossenfort earned two master’s degrees in business administration and sports management while at Ohio University.\n\nGod made the Earth, but attorneys run it. So, what’s the issue?\n\nOn July 9, Arizona safety Budda Baker tweeted out:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Just want bro to get his (expletive) done… he is not asking for what you think. Bro is asking for below the bare minimum. Let’s just get it done!!! At the end of the day, I want all of our players to get theirs and ultimately all of our players to be in the building, being able to practice (and) being able to get better because you only get better by practicing.”\n\n\n\nA day to before the Cardinals report, and there is not yet a resolution to Jacoby Brissett’s contract situation. AZ and Brissett (who is his own agent) have been actively negotiating for the last several months and agree he’s due a raise. No consensus yet on the number. <a href=\"https://t.co/GwHgf03Rlq\">https://t.co/GwHgf03Rlq</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2079622419044524203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nBoth sides seem to be in agreement that Brissett deserves more money than the backup position deal he signed last year. LaFleur was asked about the contract status. He told ESPN Arizona:\n\n\n\n\n“It’s been productive between us and his team, so still ongoing, but I’d say we’re productive.”\n\n\nMeanwhile, back on the practice field. When the four quarterbacks were getting reps, no matter what the drill was, Brissett was last.\n\nRemember when the Cardinals ditched Kyler Murray after LaFleur was hired? Recall that LaFleur came right out and announced that Brissett was his starting quarterback for the season? Which raises the question: Is the starting job now up for competition among all four QBs?\n\nWell, of course, LaFleur was asked about this. His response?\n\n\n\n\n“I’d describe it as practice one on July 23.”\n\n\nAnother moment to go hmmm…..\n\nLaFleur did state that he is doing everything he can to help Brissett as these sessions roll along. And he should. It is not his fault that his presumed starting quarterback hasn’t been around. And it’s not like LaFleur doesn’t see Brissett as the probable starter for the Week 1 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers.\n\nMaybe he still does. Maybe LaFleur is frustrated with the whole ordeal and was hoping that being an NFL head coach was going to come with a lot less drama. After all, didn’t they cut the drama, who then signed with the Minnesota Vikings? Another hmmm…..?\n\nLaFleur’s job at this juncture with 90 players in camp is to do everything himself and his coaching staff can to field the best Arizona team they can place on the pitch (yes, still have some World Cup feelings lingering).\n\nIf that is Brissett under center, or someone else, now that Brissett has bit the bullet and showed up regardless of if he gets what he wants or not, the coaches can’t really harp on what his quarterback has or has not done in these past few months. Can he catch up? Can he excel beyond the other three guys?\n\nLaFleur added:\n\n\n\n\n“Not really worried about that stuff right now. It’s just about building that one day at a time and seeing how good we can be every single day. We need to have the best first block we can without pads. And then we put the pads on; now we get to play a little bit more real football, and we don’t have to peak on July 30 or whenever.”\n\n\nRight now, Brissett isn’t competing against Minshew, Slovis, or Beck. He is competing against himself and the Week 1 timeline. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784894400;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:31:\"Arizona Cardinals Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2242;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cdffb0cd028ebcf68e55a4a9cc5abb62\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"NY Giants news: Defining success, rookie expectations, good news on Malik Nabers\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165842/defining-success-rookie-expectations-malik-nabers\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"Good morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about today. Giants WR Malik Nabers is expected to avoid PUP list | Pro Football Talk The question remains about when Malik Nabers will return from rehab on his right knee, with the Giants hopeful he can play the season opener […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8466:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about today.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/giants-wr-malik-nabers-is-expected-to-avoid-pup-list\">Giants WR Malik Nabers is expected to avoid PUP list | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\n\nThe question remains about when Malik Nabers will return from rehab on his right knee, with the Giants hopeful he can play the season opener against the Cowboys. The Giants wide receiver, though, is expected to avoid the active/physically unable to perform list to start camp, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.\n\n\nHarbaugh: Real football players play special teams\n\n\nSpecial Expectations pt2. Banks LT Pepper = Carter Reese Hood? Stay ready.. Want to -Want to! Full <a href=\"https://x.com/BleavNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BleavNetwork</a> ep👇🏾<a href=\"https://t.co/bOq1pSit6a\">https://t.co/bOq1pSit6a</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/6W0xdvsa4Z\">pic.twitter.com/6W0xdvsa4Z</a>— Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII) <a href=\"https://x.com/CarlBanksGIII/status/2080291651751158111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/8-nfl-rookies-to-watch-in-training-camp-and-preseason-164840334.html\">8 NFL rookies to watch in training camp and preseason | Yahoo Sports</a>\n\n\nWhich offensive and defensive rookies are you most excited to see in training camp and preseason? Defensively, give me Arvell Reese. He was a bit of a surprise pick to the Giants, though his talent is not in question. Reese was a hybrid defender at Ohio State, splitting his time between edge rusher and off-ball linebacker, and it appears the Giants will deploy him similarly. Even with changes up front, Reese could be a monster on a front that features Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter, along with free-agent LB addition Tremaine Edmunds.\n\n\n\nI’ll be curious to see just how much the Giants put on Reese’s plate. They tried a similar approach with Carter as a rookie, and it took until later in his rookie season for the former Penn State star to really shine. Reese has all the tools to be a star eventually, but his instincts will be put to the test in Year 1. The preseason tape should be fascinating to watch.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.theringer.com/2026/07/23/nfl/nfl-training-camp-2026-one-question-all-32-teams\">The Biggest Question for Every NFL Team as Training Camps Begin | The Ringer</a>\n\n\nWhat will this offense look like if Malik Nabers is sidelined? There’s no certainty that receiver Malik Nabers, who is recovering from injuries to his ACL and meniscus, will be cleared to practice without restrictions at the start of training camp, and we should not assume that the Giants’ best offensive player will be ready by the start of the season. If he can’t go, the Giants will be trying to patch together a passing game with receivers like Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin III, Darnell Mooney, and Odell Beckham Jr. I don’t envision much explosive passing from New York until Nabers is back, and I worry about quarterback Jaxson Dart’s development without him.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49107696/2026-nfl-training-camp-preview-storylines-53-man-roster-projections\">2026 NFL training camp previews, projections for all 32 teams | ESPN.com</a>\n\n\nBiggest storyline: How will the Giants handle increased expectations and a new coach? New York added a Super Bowl-winning coach with John Harbaugh to work with a young quarterback in Jaxson Dart. That combination alone has some thinking the Giants will have an immediate turnaround. (Reminder: They won just seven games in the past two seasons combined.) Throw in that they had two top-10 draft picks who are expected to contribute immediately and it’s supposed to instantly produce more wins.\n\n\n\nBut with new schemes offensively and defensively, it might not look so promising right away. How will the organization handle that? The increased workload will also be something to watch, especially when Harbaugh is known as an old-school coach who runs one of the league’s harder training camps. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7462531/2026/07/23/ny-giants-training-camp-preview-john-harbaugh-dexter-lawrence/\">Giants’ 10-step plan revisited: Will New York regret lack of investment in trenches? | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nCutting Okereke, keeping Thibodeaux, re-signing Eluemunor, letting Robinson walk and taking the best player available with the fifth pick were clear similarities between my plan and the Giants’ actions. There were also some differences, particularly in the lack of investment in the trenches in free agency. The Mauigoa pick mitigates that to an extent, but the Giants couldn’t have known they’d have that pick while making free-agency decisions.\n\n\n\nThe biggest divide was the Lawrence situation. It was impossible at the time of my plan to have a full grasp on the interpersonal dynamics that eroded the relationship. I still wonder whether the Giants, if they had proactively made my extension offer, could have avoided the ugly standoff, but all things considered, they made the best of a tough situation by securing the 10th pick in the trade.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25456718-ranking-nfls-divisions-worst-first-entering-2026\">Ranking the NFL’s Divisions from Worst to First Entering 2026 | Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\nBiggest Additions: The New York Giants are beginning a new era with young players like Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, and quarterback Jaxson Dart. This offseason, they added a Super Bowl-winning coach in John Harbaugh to the equation.\n\n\n\nAs a group, the NFC East has the potential to be a very improved division in 2026. If Harbaugh can get the most out of New York’s roster—and players like Dart, Nabers and Skattebo can get and stay healthy—the Giants could make some noise during the regular season. The Cowboys, meanwhile, could make noise in the postseason if their defense plays up to its potential.\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165689/what-would-a-successful-john-harbaugh-giants-tenure-look-like\">What would a successful John Harbaugh Giants tenure look like?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165810/giants-coach-john-harbaugh-has-learned-not-to-blow-things-out-of-proportion\">John Harbaugh has learned not to ‘blow things out of proportion’</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165438/training-camp-1-thing-each-rookie-needs-to-prove\">NY Giants training camp: 1 thing each rookie needs to prove</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165713/fantasy-football-2026-preliminary-rb-rankings-and-tiers\">Fantasy Football 2026: Preliminary RB rankings and tiers</a>\n\n\nBBV mailbag\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784892739;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2243;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"21d85c2abf9bd668a2fea54073fcc2c9\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Best Fantasy Football Draft Values in Every Round (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/best-fantasy-football-draft-values-in-every-round-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:243:\"The 2026 fantasy football season is just around the corner with training camps getting underway. One of the keys to building an elite fantasy football team is finding value in each round of your draft and coming away with the ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:18574:\"The 2026 fantasy football season is just around the corner with training camps getting underway. One of the keys to building an elite fantasy football team is finding value in each round of your draft and coming away with the best option at each pick.\nTherefore, let’s look at the best value in each round of a 12-team, 1QB, PPR draft using the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros ADP</a>. Remember, this isn’t a mock draft, so I’m not building a balanced team. Instead, I am looking for the best value player in each round.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nTop Fantasy Football Draft Values in Every Round\nRound 1: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a> | ADP: 10.8\nBuffalo’s offense should remain the same after promoting Joe Brady from offensive coordinator to head coach this offseason. Therefore, Cook is one of my favorite running backs to draft this year. He has improved every season of his career, totaling at least 1,000 rushing yards in three consecutive years, including an NFL and career-high 1,621 in 2025. More importantly, Cook is one of six running backs to average 16 or more PPR fantasy points per game in each of the past two seasons.\nRound 2: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown (RB – CIN)</a> | ADP: 19.8\nBrown finished as the RB10 in 2024, averaging 15.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he was the RB7 last year, averaging 16.6 fantasy points per game despite only playing half the season with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a>. More importantly, Brown has been a touchdown machine on a high-powered offense, totaling 11 scores in back-to-back years. The Bengals did nothing to challenge his role as the featured guy this offseason, meaning fantasy players should expect another top-10 finish from Brown in 2026.\nRound 3: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (WR – KC)</a> | ADP: 26.3\nUnfortunately, Rice has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this offseason. He served a 30-day sentence for violating his probation and had a clean-up procedure on his knee. Hopefully, Rice doesn’t get suspended, and he is ready to play in Week 1. Last year, the superstar played in only eight games due to a suspension and an injury. However, he was outstanding when on the field, averaging 18.8 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring over 23.1 in half the contests.\nRound 4: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)</a> | ADP: 44.3\nHopefully, Skattebo can stay healthy after suffering a gruesome ankle injury last year. The former Arizona State star was outstanding for fantasy players when healthy, ranking as the RB6 from Week 2 through Week 7, averaging 18.8 touches for 96.3 scrimmage yards, a touchdown, and 19.1 PPR fantasy points per game, despite playing an average of only 64.2% of the snaps during the stretch. Skattebo could have a breakout season, especially if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> isn’t ready to start the year.\nRound 5: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore (WR – BUF)</a> | ADP: 56.5\nDespite never playing with an elite quarterback, Moore has been productive, averaging 14 or more PPR fantasy points per game in five of seven seasons since his rookie year despite never being a high touchdown scorer. Meanwhile, the Bills have lacked a go-to wide receiver since <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefon Diggs</a> was traded. However, Diggs finished as the WR9 in his final season in Buffalo, averaging 9.4 targets and 16.1 fantasy points per game. Moore could have similar success with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> under center.\nRound 6: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)</a> | ADP: 61.8\nOdunze got off to one of the hottest starts last year, ranking as the WR3 over the first month, averaging 19.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he scored 15 or more fantasy points in half of his games. Meanwhile, DJ Moore is gone, and the Bears did nothing to replace him. While <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> are popular breakout candidates, Odunze could easily have a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a>-like top-12 finish if he sees the same 7.5 targets per game he got last season.\nRound 7: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft (TE – GB)</a> | ADP: 80.3\nThankfully, Kraft expects to play in Week 1 without limitation after suffering a torn ACL last year. He was the TE1 on a points-per-game basis over the first eight weeks of last season, averaging 16.2 PPR fantasy points per contest, the same average as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a>. Meanwhile, the Packers moved on from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> this offseason without adding any meaningful additions. Kraft is my sleeper pick to end the year as the overall TE1.\nRound 8: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-herbert.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Herbert (QB – LAC)</a> | ADP: 89.5\nUnfortunately, the Chargers’ offensive line was a mess last season because of injury. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashawn-slater.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashawn Slater</a> missed the entire year, while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-alt.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Alt</a> only played in six contests. Yet, Herbert finished as the QB10, averaging 17.9 fantasy points per game, a higher average than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a> (16.8) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a> (16.5). Meanwhile, Los Angeles improved their offensive line this offseason and hired Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator. While he likely won’t have a career year, expect a bounce-back season from Herbert.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nRound 9: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)</a> | ADP: 103.3\nDespite suffering a significant knee injury at the end of last year, Mahomes is on pace to play in Week 1. Last season, the superstar was quietly one of the top quarterbacks in fantasy football despite never having a healthy receiving corps. He was the QB2 over the first 13 weeks, averaging 21.1 fantasy points per game, totaling 23.1 or more in eight of 12 contests. While Mahomes might get off to a slow start, expect him to have another top-10 finish this year.\nRound 10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jared-goff.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jared Goff (QB – DET)</a> | ADP: 119.5\nGoff has never been a fantasy superstar. Yet, the veteran has always been a solid top-12-ish quarterback since getting traded to Detroit. Last year, he finished as the QB12, averaging 17.5 fantasy points per game despite the Lions having multiple play callers and issues along the offensive line. Furthermore, Goff is the only quarterback to have at least 30 passing touchdowns in each of the past three seasons, including 34 last year, the second-highest total of his career.\nRound 11: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-concepcion.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Concepcion (WR – CLE)</a> | ADP: 128.8\nCleveland made massive changes to their wide receiver room this offseason, using two of their first three draft picks on Concepcion and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/denzel-boston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denzel Boston</a>. However, the former Texas A&M star is my favorite Browns’ wide receiver for 2026. Head coach Todd Monken spent the past three years coaching <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> in Baltimore and should see similarities with Concepcion. Therefore, the rookie will likely lead Cleveland in targets as a rookie, getting a meaningful number of designed touches.\nRound 12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough (QB – NO)</a> | ADP: 136.5\nLast year, Shough was the QB4 over the final six weeks, averaging 20.1 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he had four top-12 finishes during that stretch. More importantly, the Saints made him one of the biggest winners this offseason. They improved the offensive line by signing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-edwards.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Edwards</a>. New Orleans also added <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bryce-lance.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryce Lance</a> to go with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a>, giving Shough several options in the passing game. Expect him to build on his rookie year success.\nRound 13: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-mcmillan.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen McMillan (WR – TB)</a> | ADP: 152.5\nWhile fantasy players should be excited about <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a>, don’t forget about McMillan. Unfortunately, the former Washington star only played in the final four contests last season because of injury, averaging 7.5 PPR fantasy points per game. However, he was a star to end his rookie year, averaging 6.2 targets, 1.4 touchdowns, and 19.8 fantasy points per game over the final five regular-season contests. Don’t be surprised if McMillan pushes the aging <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a> for the No. 2 wide receiver role.\nRound 14: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo (TE – WAS)</a> | ADP: 157.3\nOkonkwo is in line to finish second on the Commanders in targets behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a> this season. Last year, the veteran set career-highs in receptions (56), targets (79), receiving yards (560), and PPR fantasy points per game (7.3) despite playing on an awful Tennessee Titans offense. Yet, he thrived late in the season as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-ward.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Ward</a> developed, averaging 12.7 fantasy points per game during the fantasy playoffs. Even if Washington adds <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefon Diggs</a>, Okonkwo should have his first career top-12 finish.\nRound 15: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-nailor.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Nailor (WR – LV)</a> | ADP: 173.5\nThe Raiders’ passing will flow through <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a>. However, the team has a wide-open competition for their No. 1 wide receiver role. Nailor should be the favorite to win that job after being Las Vegas’ only meaningful addition to their wide receiver unit this offseason. Last year, he averaged 13.9 PPR fantasy points per game in the four contests with at least five targets. Furthermore, Nailor is a scoring machine, posting a 17.5% receiving touchdown rate over the past two seasons in Minnesota.\nRound 16: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emmett-johnson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmett Johnson (RB – KC)</a> | ADP: 191.3\nEven after signing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> to a massive contract in free agency, the Chiefs spent a mid-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Johnson. The rookie could see enough volume to be a flex option in deeper leagues. Yet, the former Nebraska star’s fantasy value primarily comes as Walker’s handcuff. 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For fantasy managers looking to deploy running back strategies like Zero RB or Hero RB, or simply looking to fortify ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:11483:\"We are now in late July, so fantasy football redraft leagues are well underway ahead of the 2026 NFL season. For fantasy managers looking to deploy running back strategies like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/zero-rb-fantasy-football-draft-strategy-targets-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zero RB</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/05/hero-rb-fantasy-football-draft-strategy-targets-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hero RB</a>, or simply looking to fortify your bench, late-round running backs are a must. This piece spotlights four running backs to draft currently outside the top 50 of FantasyPros’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/consensus-cheatsheets.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expert consensus rankings</a> (ECR).\nEven if these running backs don’t end up in your starting roster in Week 1, each ball-carrier should pay off their return on draft investment this upcoming season. All are either on new teams, have new roles or are returning to starting positions after time missed last season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nLate-Round Fantasy Football Running Backs\nWhen searching for running backs in the later rounds, consider each of these players in half-PPR formats. The table is set for them all to have big seasons in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)</a> | ECR: 52\nIn Week 15 of 2025, Quinshon Judkins suffered a dislocated right ankle and a fractured fibula. It was a horrific injury to end the season, but he has participated in organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp after undergoing immediate surgery seven months ago. That injury has taken off some of the shine from the fact that Judkins was a borderline true workhorse in his first season in Cleveland.\nJudkins averaged 18.7 touches per game from Weeks 2-15, including almost 73 yards per game. In Todd Monken’s offense, there will figure to be more run-heavy game plans, especially as the team tries to sort out who the best quarterback is under center. Even with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dylan-sampson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dylan Sampson</a> around, Judkins is the workhorse and could get 250+ touches assuming good health for the entire season.\nNow a second-year running back, Judkins is in the window of time when running backs start to explode. He knows the offense. He knows the NFL. And the Browns have reworked their offensive line. Judkins did score seven touchdowns across his rookie season, and there is no reason to think that can’t jump to 10 in a full season. Currently going as the RB20, exposure to his type of upside doesn’t cost a lot.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX)</a> | ECR: 64\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a> now in New Orleans, there are now more than 250 vacated touches in Jacksonville for Bhayshul Tuten and new running back addition <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.</a> Let’s address Rodriguez first. He has never rushed more than 112 times in a season in his three-year career. And he has six total receptions. He has been brought in as a depth piece, opening the door for Tuten to be a workhorse.\nAs a rookie with a very limited role behind Etienne, Tuten recorded 307 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. But digging in a little more, we see a clear picture of an efficient runner. He was fifth in rushing success rate and 11th in missed tackles forced. Under Liam Coen’s innovative offensive system, Tuten could see plenty of action on the ground and through the air in 2026.\nThe other thing working in Tuten’s favor is the likely regression of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a>‘s rushing touchdowns. Lawrence scored nine touchdowns on just 82 rushing attempts, a staggering score for every nine times he took off with his legs. If even a third of those go to Tuten, this could be a 12-touchdown season for the second-year back.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/flex.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins (RB – DEN)</a> | ECR: 93\nJ.K. Dobbins is certainly one of the most controversial running backs in fantasy football, but it has nothing to do with his play on the field. It has to do with his ability (or rather, inability) to stay on it. But for a ninth- or 10th-round draft price? It’s hard to argue with the risk at that point.\nBefore he was forced to the sidelines with an injury, Dobbins averaged 16 touches and 81 yards per game, as well as five yards per attempt, subverting what many thought would be an <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a> takeover year. That didn’t happen, even after Dobbins’ injury, so Sean Payton is on board again with Dobbins as his early-down and goal-line back.\nDrafters don’t have to pay a premium to secure Dobbins anymore with the injury history. He is being drafted as a solid RB3 or FLEX option in most drafts. With Harvey unlikely to take away many carries, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a>‘s rushing likely to be limited after breaking his ankle in the AFC Conference Championship, Dobbins could be in line for a significant workload again.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell (RB – TB)</a> | ECR: 102\nIn 2025, Kenneth Gainwell started the season as an afterthought to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren</a> in Pittsburgh, but ended up as a league-winner because of his strong rushing style and his uncanny work in the passing game. Coming into a situation with a running back who is injured and a quarterback who likes to sling the ball, Gainwell could again be a fantasy savior, and he is still going after pick 100 in drafts.\nIncumbent <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a> is working his way back from injury, and there have been vague and non-committal reports about his progress. This is a situation where Gainwell could outpace his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/consensus-cheatsheets.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football ADP</a> with just the third-down role and the occasional relief work where he would come in and replace Irving. But he would be a top-15 running back if given the role full-time.\nLast season, Gainwell caught 73 passes for 486 yards on a mediocre Pittsburgh offense. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/baker-mayfield.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baker Mayfield</a> as his quarterback and a new two-year, $14 million contract under his belt, Gainwell could explode with numbers beyond those in 2026, while also rushing for 600+ yards.\nIn any kind of point-per-reception format, Gainwell deserves to be a clear top-100 player, but he is often going in drafts as a bench piece. 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Dobbins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2245;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2fef36482ab765aa2919831078317e9a\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid: Wide Receivers (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-busts-to-avoid-wide-receivers-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:307:\"It’s easy to dream on young wide receivers, especially those with first-round draft capital who’ve flashed their potential. Sadly, the two following wide receivers have significant bust potential at their respective average draft positions (ADPs) in half-point per reception (half-PPR) ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12869:\"It’s easy to dream on young wide receivers, especially those with first-round draft capital who’ve flashed their potential. Sadly, the two following wide receivers have significant bust potential at their respective <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft positions (ADPs)</a> in half-point per reception (half-PPR) formats.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/coach/getstarted/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Fantasy Football Tools</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Wide Receiver Busts\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)</a> | ADP: 37.7 (WR15)\nThe Panthers should be ecstatic about pulling the trigger on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\">Tetairoa McMillan</a> with the eighth pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He had a stellar rookie season. According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, among 91 wideouts with at least 250 routes in the regular season and playoffs, McMillan was sixth in route participation rate (89.6%), third in air yards share (42.4%), 16th in target share (22.5%), 14th in first-read rate (28.5%), tied for 10th in receiving yardage market share (30.7%), tied for 24th in yards per route run (1.94 Y/RR), and 13th in first downs per route run (0.107).\n\nT-Mac was unquestionably an alpha. He had fantastic underlying data. Having said that, what did it amount to in fantasy football? The big-bodied wideout tallied 4.2 receptions per game, 60.8 receiving yards per game, seven receiving touchdowns, 10.4 half-PPR points per game, and 12.6 expected half-PPR points per game. T-Mac was only the WR21 in half-PPR points per game out of that sample of 91 wide receivers, and he was the WR20 in expected half-PPR points per game.\n\nT-Mac is saddled by a lousy environment. According to RotoViz’s pace app, in Dave Canales’s two years as Carolina’s head coach, the Panthers are tied for 24th in situation-neutral pass rate (53%) and dead last in plays per 60 minutes (60). Carolina was also 29th in pass rate over expectation (-4.0% PROE) in 2025.\n\nFrankly, I can’t fault Canales for slowing the game down and leaning on the running game when he can. Per SumerSports, among 45 quarterbacks with at least 100 plays in 2025, Bryce Young was 32nd in expected points added (EPA) per play (-0.03), sandwiched between <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\">Tyler Shough</a> (-0.02), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\">Kirk Cousins</a> (-0.02) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyrod-taylor.php\">Tyrod Taylor</a> (-0.05).\n\nIn addition, according to Pro Football Reference, Young has made 45 career starts, including the playoffs, clearing 200 passing yards only 16 times (35.6%) and besting 300 three times (6.7%). He’s also thrown multiple touchdowns only 13 times (28.9%). Furthermore, Young has surpassed 200 passing yards and thrown multiple touchdowns in only nine career games (20%). Young could take a step forward in his fourth year, but barring an unexpected breakout, he caps T-Mac’s ceiling.\n\n\nMcMillan also benefited from lousy target competition for much of last year. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\">Jalen Coker</a> missed the first six weeks in 2025, and he didn’t immediately hit the ground running. In Carolina’s final five games after their Week 14 bye, T-Mac had the following numbers:\n\n\n87.6% route participation rate\n12.8-yard average depth of target (aDOT)\n38.6% air yards share\n19.4% target share\n0.19 targets per route run (TPRR)\n28.4% first-read rate\n3.6 receptions per game\n53.8 receiving yards per game\n1.74 Y/RR\n1 receiving touchdown\n0.090 first downs per route run\n8.2 half-PPR points per game\n10.3 expected half-PPR points per game\n\nCoker actually outproduced T-Mac in many categories during that period, and the organization inked him to an extension in the offseason. I’m not suggesting Coker is a better player than McMillan. Still, he is a thorn in T-Mac’s side, though, namely in a run-heavy offense. T-Mac is an unfortunate victim of circumstances and a Young-fueled bust risk.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC)</a> | ADP: 74.0 (WR30)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> had an electrifying rookie campaign. He finished as the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-wr.php?year=2024&min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WR4</a> in half-PPR points (240.5) and was tied for the WR11 in half-PPR points per game (14.1) among those who played at least eight games in 2024. There was excitement in the air for BTJ’s sophomore season, and he faceplanted.\nThomas was the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-wr.php?min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WR43</a> in half-PPR points (114.8) and the WR43 in half-PPR points per game (8.2) among those who played at least eight games in 2025. In his defense, he dealt with a wrist injury. Nevertheless, the falloff between his rookie and sophomore season was stark, and he has quality target competition this year.\nIt’s also disconcerting how much better BTJ played with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mac-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Jones</a> than with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> in 2024. Jones played over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/snap-counts/qb.php?year=2024&show=perc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">70%</a> of Jacksonville’s snaps in eight games. Per the Fantasy Points Data Suite, Thomas tallied 16 half-PPR points per game and 17.6 expected half-PPR points per game when Jones played the majority of the game. In the nine games that Lawrence played the majority of the snaps in 2024, BTJ recorded 12.5 half-PPR points per game and 11.4 expected half-PPR points per game. Expanding on BTJ’s numbers with T-Law, the following table illustrates the speedy wide receiver’s work through two years with Jacksonville’s franchise quarterback.\nTrevor Lawrence Played At Least 80% Of Snaps” aria-label=”Table” id=”datawrapper-chart-P8xGI” src=”https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/P8xGI/1/” scrolling=”no” frameborder=”0″ data-external=”1″>(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(\'message\',function(e){if(e.data[\'datawrapper-height\']!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\'iframe\');for(var n in e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'][n]+\'px\';i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nAmong 91 wide receivers with at least 250 routes run in the regular season and the postseason combined in 2025, BTJ’s career 9.9 half-PPR points per game would have ranked 25th and his career 11.5 expected half-PPR points per game would have ranked 32nd.\nBTJ’s career marks would support his WR30 ADP. Having said that, his most recent performance should carry more weight, and the presence of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-hunter.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Hunter</a>, even if I’m inclined to believe he’ll play a much higher rate of snaps on defense than offense, work against BTJ’s 2026 outlook.\nIn eight games after Jacksonville’s Week 9 bye last season, BTJ topped out at 87 receiving yards, cleared 50 receiving yards only two other times, and caught just two touchdowns. In addition, in Jacksonville’s final four games, Meyers paced the wideouts in route participation (91.0%), followed by Washington (77.4%) and then BTJ (76.8%). In those four games, Thomas had the following underwhelming numbers:\n\n13.9-yard aDOT\n17.5% air yards share\n11.1% target share\n0.13 TPRR\n14.4% first-read rate\n2.8 receptions per game\n31.8 receiving yards per game\n1.07 Y/RR\n1 receiving touchdown\n0.067 first downs per route run\n6.1 half-PPR points per game\n7.4 expected half-PPR points per game\n\nBTJ should certainly be much better than he was in the final four games of the 2025 season, and a rebound from his sophomore slump is likely, but a rebound is unlikely to be to his world-beating rookie production. 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When you’re picking from the 1.01, every decision has a ripple effect throughout the rest of your ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:18968:\"Superflex drafts completely change the way you have to approach the board, since there is a high demand for quarterbacks early and often. When you’re picking from the 1.01, every decision has a ripple effect throughout the rest of your draft, resulting in having to reach for players who may not make it back to you. With back-to-back selections, you have to think several picks ahead and anticipate positional runs while drafting with a little more strategy. Ending with a 93/100 A+ grade in this <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>, I was pretty pumped about how this went down.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Mock Draft\n1.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen (QB – BUF)</a>\nThis was an easy choice.\n2.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a> & 3.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a>.\nAfter taking <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>, I knew I didn’t want to draft another quarterback this early, so I capitalized on the top playmakers left on the board. \nHaving both <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> fall to me was phenomenal value.\n4.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough (QB – NO)</a> & 5.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis (QB – MIA)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a>\nWith little surprise, quarterbacks were flying off the board, and with me skipping out on a second signal-caller in the rounds prior, I doubled dip at the position.\nBoth quarterbacks I drafted are projected to open the season as their team’s Week 1 starter, and if they play well, there’s a good chance they keep those jobs all year.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough</a> took over as the starter in Week 9 last season. From Week 10 on, he completed nearly 70% of his passes while averaging 7.7 yards per attempt. He now has the benefit of an entire offseason, training camp and preseason working with the first-team offense, giving him a chance to take his talent to the next level.\nShough will be throwing to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,</a> <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a>, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alvin-kamara.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alvin Kamara</a> in the backfield, and Kellen Moore orchestrating a fast-paced offense. That’s the type of environment fantasy managers should be targeting late in drafts.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis</a> is my quarterback sleeper. He looked impressive during his opportunities in Green Bay, showcasing both his athleticism and arm talent. Across six career starts, he averaged 6.2 yards per carry, giving him the rushing upside that can quickly elevate a quarterback’s fantasy value.\nMiami is expected to be one of the league’s weaker teams in 2026, but from a fantasy perspective that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Willis could spend plenty of time playing from behind, leading to increased passing volume and valuable garbage-time production.\n6.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)</a> & 7.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore (WR – BUF)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins</a>\nNow that my quarterback room is complete, I can load up on skill-position players.\nI had a few options at the running back position, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> may have been the best pick here, but I was too excited over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo</a>‘s backflip.\nI was happy to select <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a>, as it sets up a nice stack with him and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>.\n8.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft (TE – GB)</a> & 9.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a>\nI know I wanted to add another pass-catcher here, and while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a> are viable options, I ended up filling my tight end slot with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a>. \nYes, Kraft is coming off an ACL injury, but before that, he was playing at an elite level. Kraft was the TE4 in fantasy through his first seven full games, hauling in 41 receptions for 469 yards and six touchdowns.\n Despite missing roughly half the season, Kraft still finished fourth on the team in receptions, showing just how involved he was in Green Bay’s passing attack. If healthy, he has legitimate top-five upside at the position. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price</a> is expected to enter 2026 as Seattle’s No. 1 RB, and while he wasn’t heavily utilized as a pass-catcher in college, the projected workload is simply too appealing to ignore. Price has a clear path to lead-back volume with very little competition behind him, making him an excellent late-round upside selection. \n10.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall (WR – SF)</a> & 11.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason (RB – MIN)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Addison</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston</a>\nIt was a disappointing season in 2025 for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>, but he is set up nicely for a bounce-back season in 2026. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle</a> is coming off an injury. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> is gone. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> does not look like he will return. Pearsall should see some good looks with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> taking over as the top option in the passing game.\nI knew I wanted to add another running back here, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason</a> was the option left with a legit path to high volume. He’ll likely split reps with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a> early in the season, but Jones is entering his age-31 season, and history hasn’t been kind to running backs at that stage of their careers. \nMason may not offer much as a pass-catcher, but he’s proven to be an extremely efficient runner whenever he’s been given starting opportunities.\n12.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden (WR – GB)</a> & 13.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr.</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> are now out of the picture, so <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a> should see high volume entering 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta</a> is poised to have a bounce-back year after back surgery. When healthy, he is a top-five tight end. LaPorta finished with 81 catches, 900+ yards and eight touchdowns in the 17 games before getting hurt.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid</a> was heavily considered as part of a Bills stack with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a>, but I feel like LaPorta is going to have a big year in 2026.\n14.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/denzel-boston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denzel Boston (WR – CLE)</a> & 15.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aubrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aubrey (K – DAL)</a>\nThis is a dart throw on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/denzel-boston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denzel Boston</a>. He has the physical stature to become a gifted receiver in this league, but quarterback play could hinder his value.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aubrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aubrey</a> is one of the best fantasy kickers in the league. Aubrey was one of three kickers last season to score 15+ points in five or more weeks. \n16.12: Los Angeles Chargers D/ST\nI always use my last pick on a D/ST even if I miss out on the top-ranked defense. 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Each week, I’ll dive into 10 key questions that are popular within the fantasy community. These will be carefully chosen to ensure that only the most polarizing topics and players are ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9842:\"Welcome to our weekly fantasy baseball burning questions article. Each week, I’ll dive into 10 key questions that are popular within the fantasy community.\nThese will be carefully chosen to ensure that only the most polarizing topics and players are featured. Let’s get to my 10 burning questions.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook/baseball-trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Assistant</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook/baseball-lineup-assistant.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Baseball Lineup Assistant</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bettingpros.com/mlb/picks/prop-bets/?distinct_id=$device:18e86043cc72d2-01b1bcf99de83b-1c525637-1fa400-18e86043cc72d2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MLB Prop Bet Cheat Sheet</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/plans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Baseball 10 Burning Questions\n1. Where will <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/kevin-gausman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-4671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin Gausman</a> be traded?<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/jac-caglianone.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7354363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nThe Blue Jays have been ice-cold, falling further from contention. This makes them likely to be sellers at the trade deadline, with Kevin Gausman a trade candidate, especially because he’s a free agent at the end of the season. The Braves would be a great fit, since they’re a contender that desperately needs a pitching upgrade.\n2. Where will <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/daulton-varsho.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daulton Varsho</a> be traded?\nDaulton Varsho is having a tough season in a contract year for the Blue Jays. He’s another player who is likely to be on the move at the deadline. 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How good is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/cade-cavalli-p.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-43871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cade Cavalli</a>?\nCade Cavalli is absolutely rolling for the Nationals right now. In his last six starts, he has a 2.43 ERA (2.54 xERA) and a 0.90 WHIP with a 34.9% strikeout rate and a 4.7% walk rate in 33.1 innings. This is the case of a pitcher finding his groove. It’s wheels up for Cavalli as a mid-level starter with upside.\n5. How good is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/sean-burke.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-44752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Burke</a>?\nSean Burke is another pitcher who has been rolling lately. In his last five starts, Burke has a 1.40 ERA (2.67 xERA) and a 0.88 WHIP with a 32.4% strikeout rate and a 4.1% walk rate in 38.2 innings.\nLike Cavalli, this is another example of a young pitcher who has found his groove. 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So, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. Do you think there is any chance the Pats don’t give Gonzo a new contract? If so, what do you think happens? […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6242:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) looks on during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nThe New England Patriots are back at Gillette Stadium and set to hit the practice field for the first day of training camp on Saturday.\n\nSo, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag.\n\nDo you think there is any chance the Pats don’t give Gonzo a new contract? If so, what do you think happens? Do you think they could actually get 2x 1sts for him? If Gonzo isn’t on the field this season for whatever reason (holdout, trade, injury), who are the top 3 corners and how good is that unit? How much would the D suffer overall? – Maye The Force Be With You\n\nThe Patriots have been adamant this offseason that Christian Gonzalez is part of their long-term plans. As of now, there is no reason to believe otherwise. It would not be a surprise to see the Seahawks first extend Devon Witherspoon, then have the Patriots and Gonzalez — who shares an agent with Witherspoon — use that deal as a framework.\n\nIn the hypothetical scenario that Gonzalez does not sign an extension, a trade package would likely be slightly lower than what the Jets received for Sauce Gardner due to the fact that the acquiring team would immediately need to pay him. New England, however, still controls Gonzalez’s rights for this season and next through his fifth-year option (and then could even franchise tag him), so there should be no urgency to move him.\n\nGonzalez then holding out into the regular season would also be a major surprise, as he would need to play at least six games to earn an accrued season toward free agency.\n\n\n\nBased on the reporting when Hill, Gilliam, and Vera-Tucker were signed, I was expecting new wrinkles on offense this season. What plans might be abandoned or adjusted as a result of Hill missing the season and the ongoing uncertainty at TE2? – slunkywontergreen\n\nWhile losing Julian Hill is an underrated loss, I would hope the Patriots don’t have to make significant adjustments to their playbook. The goal behind adding Hill, Gilliam and Vera-Tucker was to generate better production out of heavier personnel groupings and make the running game more consistent. Their athleticism and experience also made it easy to envision more zone-run concepts being installed, which would naturally open the door for more play-action boots, moving pockets and other ways to get Drake Maye on the move.\n\nNew England will need someone to claim the TE2 role — hopefully Eli Raridon — in order to confidently play more 12 personnel groupings, but Gilliam and Vera-Tucker should still help the offense in numerous ways.\n\n\n\nAll the talk has been about AJ and whether or not Boutte will be around. What do you think Romeo Dobbs will bring to the team? – Leatherhelmets\n\nI’d would expect Doubs to fill much of the role Stefon Diggs held last season. With A.J. Brown on the outside, Doubs may not see 100-plus targets in the slot role like Diggs did, but the route tree and usage could be similar. Last week, we labeled the 800-yard mark as a realistic target.\n\n\n\nThe free-for-all at backup OL confuses me. Just based on RAS scores the hierarchy is:\n\nLomu and Rizy – 9.88, Gutierrez – 9.44, Bryant – 8.96, Wallace 8.23, Crownover – 7.82 (incomplete, didn’t Bench), Rupcich – 7.76, Butler – 6.11, Hudson – 3.83, Brown, Morgan – no official RAS.\n\nBut, I’d expect Brown and Crownover to make it over Wallace, Gutierrez and Rizy. I really don’t understand what Hudson, Morgan, and Butler are doing on the roster. Are the Pats committed to getting more athletic at every OL position or not? – WannaBe Pats GM\n\nThere is definitely an emphasis on getting more athletic up front to better pass protect and move the pocket with Drake Maye at quarterback. But, I believe there is still value to having some bigger bodies up front and it’s hard to fill out an offensive line depth chart with purely athletes. There is always going to be some variety — especially at a position with 10-plus players in the room.\n\n\n\nWho has the edge at LB, Namdi Obiazor or Khalil Jacobs? – mathblaster97\n\nLike most rookies, neither received much of an opportunity this spring with veterans K.J. Britt and Chad Muma ahead of them. While the team showed plenty of interest in Jacobs pre-draft, I’ll side with Obiazor due to his athleticism (which will help on special teams) and draft status.\n\n\n\nAre there any concerns about the new turf being installed so close to training camp after natural grass was used for the world cup? Could it increase the chances of non contact injuries while settling or the first time it rains? Will the turf be the same type as before? – DarthVrabel\n\nI believe the turf is the same, but the Patriots won’t be practicing inside Gillette Stadium during training camp anyway. They have plenty of time to get it ready for the first preseason game on Aug. 13, so not much worry here.\n\nThat’s all for this week’s #PostPulpit mailbag. If you have questions you’d liked to be answered next week, submit them online in our weekly submission post or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. 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Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in July. Amanda Vogt – Jets Training Camp Preview | Minkah Fitzpatrick Headlines 2026 Safeties Jack Bell – Notebook | Former Jets WR Braylon Edwards Knows From ‘Fresh Starts’ Edward Lewis – Geno Smith explains altercation with ex […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7398:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 9: Will McDonald IV #9 of the New York Jets celebrates after a defensive stop during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on November 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation!\n\n\n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Friday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-training-camp-preview-2026-safeties-minkah-fitzpatrick\">Amanda Vogt</a> – Jets Training Camp Preview | Minkah Fitzpatrick Headlines 2026 Safeties\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/notebook-former-jets-wr-braylon-edwards-knows-from-fresh-starts-kenyon-sadiq\">Jack Bell</a> – Notebook | Former Jets WR Braylon Edwards Knows From ‘Fresh Starts’\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/23/sports/geno-smith-explains-altercation-with-ex-on-new-police-bodycam-footage/\">Edward Lewis</a> – Geno Smith explains altercation with ex on new police bodycam footage: ‘I got a knot on the back of my head’\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-make-or-break-will-mcdonald\">Lucas Hutcherson</a> – Jets 2026 Make or Break: Will McDonald needs to take the next step\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/23/new-york-jets-trends-offense-frank-reich-2026-geno-smith-nfl/90978016007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – 4 trends on offense Jets OC Frank Reich can build on in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/23/new-york-jets-triplets-rank-nfl-geno-smith-garrett-wilson-breece-hall/90977195007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Where do the Jets’ ‘triplets’ rank in last NFL ratings?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/23/darrelle-revis-confidence-new-york-jets-hall-of-fame-career-nfl/90977536007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Darrelle Revis reflects on confidence with Jets in Hall of Fame career\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/23/new-york-jets-biggest-need-2026-nfl-cornerback-nahshon-wright-nfl/90960343007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – What is still the Jets’ ‘biggest need’ ahead of the 2026 NFL season?\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets-news/grok-simulates-the-new-york-jets-2026-season-game-results-statistical-leaders-and-a-disney-like-run-back-to-the-playoffs/\">Mike Payton</a> – Grok simulates the New York Jets’ 2026 season, game results, statistical leaders, and a Disney-like run back to the playoffs\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/tennessee-titans-news/projected-nfl-breakout-players-quincy-riley-gunnar-helm-elijah-williams-isaiah-davis-lequint-allen-juju-brents-shavon-revel-jr-justin-walley-jamaree-caldwell/\">Tyler Forness</a> – Projected NFL breakout players range from an overlooked running back to an impressive all-rookie cornerback and a first overall pick’s best friend\n\n<a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-position-groups-2026-season\">Elijah Hamilton</a> – Three Jets Position Groups That Could Make or Break the Entire Season\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/diego-pavia-landing-spots-heisman-finalist-nfl-cfl-wwe/34e427906c0fd583c986d135\">Daniel Mader</a> – What’s next for Diego Pavia? Landing spots for former Heisman finalist, from second NFL chances to CFL to WWE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-darren-mougey-could-make-trade-during-training-camp/6de4de10915a20249a09c955\">Anne Erickson</a> – Jets and Darren Mougey could make a surprise trade during training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-trade-rumor-215-sack-edge-rusher-could-training-camp/e563da746fd8805e3e7aa486\">Matt Sullivan</a> – Jets trade rumor on career 21.5-sack edge rusher could lead to training camp deal\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-new-favorite-cb-battle-dangelo-ponds-vs-nahshon-wright/1e616db3d73874f6f9f0825f\">Matt Sullivan</a> – Jets have new favorite in CB battle of D’Angelo Ponds vs. Nahshon Wright\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/4-jets-players-playing-their-next-contract-what-they-could-earn-01ky6f66fh7b\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – 4 Jets Players Playing for Their Next Contract (And What They Could Earn)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-wr-garrett-wilson-elite-playmaker-new-york-s-no-1-player-2026-season-01kxxtcsyfvg\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets WR Garrett Wilson: Elite Playmaker Is New York’s No. 1 Player Ahead of 2026 Season\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/every-rookie-watch-during-jets-training-camp-david-bailey-headlines-1st-year-group-01ky2tz0gy29\">Colby Colwell</a> – Every Rookie to Watch During Jets Training Camp: David Bailey Headlines 1st-Year Group\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/23/demario-davis-looks-to-continue-achieving-the-impossible/\">Glenn Naughton</a> – DeMario Davis Looks to Continue Achieving the Impossible\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/raiders-could-provide-jets-another-intriguing-quarterback-scenario-01kxvdzvaxhx\">Jake Elman</a> – Raiders could provide the Jets with another intriguing quarterback scenario\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/darren-mougey-quietly-mastered-massive-jets-offseason-strategy-01kxqz9atc8n\">Jake Elman</a> – Darren Mougey has quietly mastered a massive Jets offseason strategy\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/3-benchmarks-aaron-glenn-must-hit-2026-season-01ky34556hw2\">Joshua Valdez</a> – 3 benchmarks Aaron Glenn must hit in 2026 season to prove he’s right for the job\n\n<a href=\"https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/07/23/jets-rumors-will-mcdonald/\">Anthony Palacios</a> – Jets Rumors: $17M Star Dangled in Training Camp Trade Prediction\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-rumors-keep-eye-another-trade-1-candidate-standing-out\">Benjamin Adducchio</a> – Jets rumors: Keep eye on another trade, with 1 candidate standing out\n\n\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95151/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-23-26\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95151/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-23-26\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784890800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4963;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Minkah Fitzpatrick\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1373;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Geno Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2250;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"24caecc786389676adc4fe1b53378b93\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Tweets of the Week: Lawrence on the Top-100 and more\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/86813/tweets-of-the-week-lawrence-on-the-top-100-and-more\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week. Jeff Lageman, Shad Khan, and Rayuan Lane III celebrated birthdays: Trevor Lawrence came in at number 62 on the NFL’s Top-100 Players of 2026 list: B.J. Green II made an appearance on NFL […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9797:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 4: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during the second quarter of an NFL 2025 game against the Tennessee Titans at Everbank Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHappy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week.\n\nJeff Lageman, Shad Khan, and Rayuan Lane III celebrated birthdays:\n\n\nHappy birthday to the ultimate film connoisseur, <a href=\"https://x.com/logs56?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@logs56</a> 🎉 <a href=\"https://t.co/WhP9Yygp2N\">pic.twitter.com/WhP9Yygp2N</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2078465812277461148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in wishing Shad Khan a very happy birthday! 🥳<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/CxYSZ4maUW\">pic.twitter.com/CxYSZ4maUW</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2078465812273283216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHappy Birthday to our guy 2️⃣5️⃣, <a href=\"https://x.com/rayuanlanelll?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rayuanlanelll</a>! 🎉🎉<a href=\"https://x.com/FISGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FISGlobal</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/1xSrlIXVAr\">pic.twitter.com/1xSrlIXVAr</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2079562134103421306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nTrevor Lawrence came in at number 62 on the NFL’s Top-100 Players of 2026 list:\n\n\nNo. 62 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> QB Trevor Lawrence! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vPxM2Fi8zq\">pic.twitter.com/vPxM2Fi8zq</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2078117526194774393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTrevor Lawrence was on fire down the stretch 🔥<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLTop100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLTop100</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/FXqO0e5NCJ\">pic.twitter.com/FXqO0e5NCJ</a>— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus/status/2078162818021589101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nB.J. Green II made an appearance on NFL Network and spoke about Coach Camp:\n\n\nNothing but love for Anthony Campanile from <a href=\"https://x.com/bjgreenII?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bjgreenII</a> 🖤 <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/UOEsuhZPlT\">pic.twitter.com/UOEsuhZPlT</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2080081354944057476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nJosh Hines-Allen was named a 2026 MVP, and Arik Armstead received the Community Service Award at the Sack Summit:\n\n\nLooks like the Sack Summit was a Win for the Jaguars!! -Josh Hines-Allen is 2026 MVP🔥🔥 -Arik Armstead got the Community Service Award -All the people worried about Travon Walker, he’s there cooking too That’s how you win the day!!💪🏾 📸: Sack_Summit on IG <a href=\"https://t.co/rstHKDSp0I\">pic.twitter.com/rstHKDSp0I</a>— J-Villains Podcast (@JVillainsPod) <a href=\"https://x.com/JVillainsPod/status/2077540614950764695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nSince 2019, Jakobi Meyers has caught 60.7% of his contested targets, ranking him second amongst wide receivers with a minimum of 200 targets during that time span:\n\n\nJAKOBI MEYERS, <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> WR Since 2019, Meyers, has caught 60.7% of his \'Contested\' Targets – the 2nd HIGHEST % of any <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFL</a> WR during that span, min. 200 Targets (Per <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PFF</a>)<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Duuuval?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Duuuval</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jags?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jags</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jacksonville?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jacksonville</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLX</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLNews?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLNews</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLKickoff?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLKickoff</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL2026?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL2026</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLTwitter?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLTwitter</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLFootball</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/HjuOJHz1du\">pic.twitter.com/HjuOJHz1du</a>— Pro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador (@PFHOFAmbassador) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFHOFAmbassador/status/2080373512267506059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nTeam results from day one of the NFL Flag Championships:\n\n\nJaguars teams went a combined 10-4 on day one of the NFL FLAG Championships, including the following individual team performances: 🏈 Jaguars Elite 12u Boys: 3-0 🏈 Jaguars Elite 12u Girls: 2-0 🏈 Jaguars Elite HS Girls: 2-1 🏈Jaguars Elite 14u Boys: 2-1— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarsPR/status/2080416655666995710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nBrysen Wright highlights from last year’s NFL Flag Championships:\n\n\nBrysen Wright’s best plays from last year’s Flag Championship 🤩 <a href=\"https://x.com/kraftmacncheese?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@kraftmacncheese</a> 2026 <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFLAG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFLAG</a> Championships — July 24-26 on ESPN/NFLN<a href=\"https://t.co/u9u8C2UgX8\">https://t.co/u9u8C2UgX8</a> to find a league near you <a href=\"https://t.co/enJndI9KZz\">pic.twitter.com/enJndI9KZz</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2079280179986534703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Jaguars shared their NFL Latino Youth Honors nominees, Enrique Ordoñez and Lorena Clutter:\n\n\nCongratulations to Nease RB Enrique Ordoñez & Bolles WR/LB Lorena Clutter, our 2026 NFL Latino Youth Honors nominees! 👏 <a href=\"https://t.co/a2atosbUtl\">pic.twitter.com/a2atosbUtl</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2079567073039065452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nDevin Lloyd voiced his support for natural grass:\n\n\nNatural grass isn\'t out of reach. Prioritizing players shouldn\'t be either! We\'re <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/WorthTheCost?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorthTheCost</a>— devin lloyd (@DevinLloyd_) <a href=\"https://x.com/DevinLloyd_/status/2078210899534286994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nOffseason “tune-up”:\n\n\nSlight tune-up with the guys 🤝<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/R1GRosOGJ8\">pic.twitter.com/R1GRosOGJ8</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2079549105479577761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nTuten highlights to start the weekend:\n\n\nAll aboard 🚂 🎟️: <a href=\"https://t.co/omVjvL3gOl\">https://t.co/omVjvL3gOl</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/mFFMtR2N0q\">pic.twitter.com/mFFMtR2N0q</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2077759204085928047?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/bhayshul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bhayshul</a> who is going to step up in 2026 with the free agent loss of Etienne? Bet on Bhayshul! <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/duval?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#duval</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BaldysBreakdowns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BaldysBreakdowns</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ZrODFD4qav\">pic.twitter.com/ZrODFD4qav</a>— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/BaldyNFL/status/2077827072236323258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nI hope you have a good weekend! Not following Big Cat Country on social media? You can find us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bigcatcountry.bsky.social\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BigCatCountry/\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sbnbigcatcountry/\">Instagram</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@sbnbigcatcountry\">Threads</a>.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784890800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Jacksonville Jaguars News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7523;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Trevor Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2251;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0a9399224ea94a724aa3b9eb4b824acb\";s:5:\"title\";s:87:\"Nick Bosa breaks extended Twitter silence to express agreement with Ryan Clark\'s ouster\";s:4:\"link\";s:148:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nick-bosa-breaks-extended-twitter-silence-to-express-agreement-with-ryan-clarks-ouster\";s:11:\"description\";s:198:\"The story of the week came from ESPN, where a supposed exercise in removing red ink became, for NFL analyst Ryan Clark, more like a Red Wedding. 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has chosen to chime in.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3882:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_espnclark_260721\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"558057\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_espnclark_260721\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_espnclark_260721\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Florio: ESPN laying off Clark was a \'stunner\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/mike-florio-espn-laying-off-ryan-clark-was-a-stunner\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-21T14:54:58Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The story of the week came from ESPN, where a supposed exercise in removing red ink became, for NFL analyst Ryan Clark, more like a Red Wedding.49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has chosen to chime in.In his first actual tweet since November 2022 (he\'s had a handful of retweets since then without comment), Bosa reposted the original article from The Athletic about Clark\'s ouster <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/nbsmallerbear/status/2080450455369601250?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with an “OK” emoji</a>.It\'s an odd postscript to the (relatively speaking) old news. And while those in the media accept that the public nature of the job will include a public reaction to the job ending, Bosa\'s tweet is another example of the notion that someone\'s firing is something to be celebrated on social media.Of course, it happens to players. And while it\'s usually fans and not media members who pop a cork publicly when the player is cut from his team, it\'s easy to blur the lines. Especially if the media member in question has a reputation for the kind of candor that will ruffle feathers.There are two general ways to handle these jobs. One, kiss everyone\'s ass and say everything is great. Two, consistently share honestly-held opinions and beliefs, even if those opinions and beliefs may at times piss people off.The consumers have to ask themselves what they want. If it\'s incessant, superficial cheerleading, plenty of outlets, shows, and personalities will provide it. There are multiple sports utopias where the approach is to constantly glorify everything (including gambling) and never to directly criticize anyone or anything. There are also platforms where those who spend the bulk of their time focusing on one specific sport share the views they\'ve developed without pulling punches or pretending to believe something they don\'t.It\'s not as if Clark took a sudden turn in the way he did the job. He\'s always been exactly who he is. And that was fine and dandy for ESPN, for more than a decade. Clark didn\'t change; ESPN\'s attitude toward him did. And now that ESPN has decided to move on (with the bush-league move of pulling the plug while he was on the air), many are doing a victory lap.It just feels different when a big-name player with no habit of expressing his views on Twitter chooses to fuel the ticker-tape parade. It feels personal. (It may be political.) 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Because of the price the Chiefs paid to move up three slots to sixth overall for Delane, there will be little patience for talk of a rookie curve.\n\nWhen assessing his camp, we will need to remember that cornerback mistakes are often magnified, and the position is rarely noticed when a player is performing well. That said, Delane needs to establish himself as one of the best in the league at his position quickly. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7461880/2026/07/23/chiefs-training-camp-players-to-watch-2026/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7461880/2026/07/23/chiefs-training-camp-players-to-watch-2026/\">Five Chiefs players with something to prove in training camp | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nMansoor Delane\n\n\n\nThere are two truths when it comes to rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane:\n\n\n\n1. Because the team traded up to select him with the No. 6 pick, he needs to be an immediate starter.\n\n\n\n2. He didn’t get off to a smooth start in spring practices, sitting out mandatory minicamp with a shoulder injury.\n\n\n\nThe second note might seem minor, but it could quickly turn into a big deal if Delane shows any ill effects when he arrives this week.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25456922-1-udfa-best-chance-make-roster-every-nfl-teams-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25456922-1-udfa-best-chance-make-roster-every-nfl-teams-training-camp\">The 1 UDFA with Best Chance to Make the Roster in Every NFL Team’s Training Camp | Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\nKansas City Chiefs: S Xavier Nwankpa\n\n\n\nIn his pre-draft scouting report for Iowa safety Xavier Nwankpa, <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25265402-xavier-nwankpa-2026-nfl-draft-scouting-report-kansas-city-chiefs-s\">Bleacher Report’s Daniel Harms</a> graded the 6’3″ 208-pounder as a fourth-round pick while touting his physicality against the run.\n\n\n\n“Nwankpa is routinely in the right place,” Harms said. “As such, he can wear a multitude of hats for a defense. He excels as a box safety, reading out plays and triggering downhill to make big hits…”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49433361/nfl-training-camp-2026-kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-chris-jones-2026-season\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49433361/nfl-training-camp-2026-kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-chris-jones-2026-season\">As training camp opens, Chiefs point to brighter future in 2026 | ESPN</a>\n\n\nKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Even a month ago, when the Kansas City Chiefs finished their mandatory minicamp, pass rusher Chris Jones acknowledged a reality that to him felt odd.\n\n\n\n“It’s been a while since I’ve had this long of a break with football,” Jones said, referencing the Chiefs missing the playoffs last season for the first time since 2014.\n\n\n\nJones and the rest of the Chiefs have spent the past several weeks on another extended break, too, a hiatus that will be 42 days before training camp begins next week. When Jones rejoins his teammates on the practice fields on Missouri Western State’s campus, he and some of the Chiefs’ most prominent veterans have vowed to keep last season in their minds.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nfl-training-camp-top-5-unresolved-issues-including-the-brandon-aiyuk-drama-170232528.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nfl-training-camp-top-5-unresolved-issues-including-the-brandon-aiyuk-drama-170232528.html\">NFL training camp: Top 5 unresolved issues | Yahoo Sports</a>\n\n\nWill Patrick Mahomes look like his normal self?\n\n\n\nMahomes tore his ACL and LCL late last season, but the stories about his recovery this offseason have all been positive. The team is hopeful Mahomes is cleared for training camp in the upcoming days, according to SI.com’s Albert Breer. 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The goal is to get the speedster back into shape before he considers a landing spot.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49434956/ravens-waive-rookie-diego-pavia-make-room-ethan-pocic\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49434956/ravens-waive-rookie-diego-pavia-make-room-ethan-pocic\">Ravens waive rookie Diego Pavia to make room for Ethan Pocic | ESPN</a>\n\n\nAfter throwing 29 touchdown passes and rushing for 10 more, Pavia was named first-team All-American and SEC Offensive Player of the Year and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as the best upperclassman quarterback in college football.\n\n\n\nThroughout the predraft process, there were questions about Pavia’s age (24), lack of height (5-foot-10) and decision-making off the field. After finishing runner-up to Heisman winner <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4837248/fernando-mendoza\">Fernando Mendoza</a> in December, Pavia posted a photo on Instagram with the caption “F- ALL THE VOTERS” along with a thumbs-down emoji on social media. He later apologized.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49433276/panthers-scourton-carted-knee-injury-1st-day-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49433276/panthers-scourton-carted-knee-injury-1st-day-camp\">Sources: Panthers lose Nic Scourton to torn ACL on 1st day of camp | ESPN</a>\n\n\nIt’s a huge blow for the Panthers, who were counting on Scourton to be a top pass rusher opposite free agent addition Jaelan Phillips.\n\n\n\nScourton went down on a wet field late in practice Thursday during team drills and players immediately gathered around him on one knee.\n\n\n\nHe held his hand over his face as he was led into an awaiting cart. 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Britt</a> and two rookies, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-draft/127262/namdi-obiazor-linebacker-pick-selection-sixth-round-nfl\">Namdi Obiazor</a> and <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/127830/undrafted-rookie-free-agent-signings-roster-nfl-draft\">Khalil Jacobs</a>, to create a unit with more stability.\n\nIn the next edition of our Patriots training camp preview series, we’ll take a look at New England’s linebacker corps in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices. Veterans will report to the facility on July 24.\n\n*Denotes player on the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/129871/2026-roster-projection-minicamp-offseason-workouts\">Pats Pulpit 53-man roster projection</a>\n\nDepth chart\n\nStarters: <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128874/robert-spillane-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Robert Spillane (30)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130910/christian-elliss-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Christian Elliss (27)*</a> | Backups: <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130826/chad-muma-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Chad Muma (26)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130344/kj-britt-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">K.J. Britt (27)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130973/otis-reese-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Otis Reese (28)</a>, Amari Gainer (26), <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130712/namdi-obiazor-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Namdi Obiazor (24/R)</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131002/khalil-jacobs-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Khalil Jacobs (22/R)</a>, Riley Wilson (24/R)\n\nSpillane as the green-dot communicator and Christian Elliss as the quick, physical weakside complement are currently slated to be the starting pair once again in 2026. But behind these starters is a wide-open competition for the rotational spots on the main roster.\n\nVeterans Chad Muma and Britt are currently most equipped to take over those roles. Muma considerably repped with the first-team defense during spring practices, while Britt offers extensive special teams experience.\n\nThen, sixth-round rookie Obiazor and undrafted free agents Jacobs and Wilson will spend training camp competing for a spot on the final roster.\n\nObiazor, who converted from defensive back to linebacker at TCU, has the 4.53-second 40-yard dash speed to cover a lot of space and the build (6-foot-3, 229 pounds) to finish tackles and be a force against the run. Jacobs is a bit undersized (6-foot-1, 227 pounds) but played with tenacity as a reliable tackler for the Tigers while emerging as a defensive leader. Wilson (6-foot-1, 226 pounds) joined the team just before camp and has on- and off-ball flexibility.\n\nAll three rookies also bring significant special-teams backgrounds to New England.\n\nFinally, Otis Reese and Amari Gainer were each late-season practice squad additions to reinforce the Patriots’ defensive depth over the latter half of 2025; they’ll look to do the same next season. Reese logged 20 total games for the Tennessee Titans over the prior two seasons, while Gainer was primarily a specialist for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024. \n\nKey question: Can Robert Spillane remain fully healthy for postseason play?\n\nDuring Week 15, Spillane suffered a foot/ankle injury in a divisional showdown against the Buffalo Bills, which sidelined the veteran for the remaining four games of the regular season. \n\nWhile Spillane returned for the playoffs and played 96.3% of the defensive snaps against the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans, the injury had been bothering him for some time. The signal caller was a limited participant in the two practices leading up to the Buffalo contest, and he would later reinjure his foot/ankle against the Denver Broncos, forcing him out of the championship game early.\n\nEven though Spillane avoided offseason surgery and participated in the spring sessions after following a physical training plan with the franchise, it’s fair to question whether he can remain healthy throughout the entire 2026 season and possibly through another postseason run.\n\nSpillane manned the field for 95.4% of New England’s regular-season defensive snaps across the 13 matchups he appeared in. Furthermore, because of the nature of the linebacker position, he’s engaging in contact during almost every play, constantly hitting with force to wrap up running backs bursting upfield.\n\nNo player currently on the roster can fully replace what Spillane provides to the defense, which further emphasizes the need for rotational pieces to make routine contributions.\n\nX-Factor: The rotational committee\n\nReplacing Spillane would require a collective effort. An effective committee not only provides stability and strengthens depth behind the starters, but it also reduces their workload over a 17-game season.\n\nBased on his involvement during the spring, Muma appears to be the frontrunner for the top substitute role and the leading candidate to step in if Spillane were to miss time. Even at 6-foot-3 and 239 pounds, he also possesses the lateral athleticism to match up against tight ends in coverage. Muma is versatile enough to rotate with either Spillane or Elliss.\n\nBritt’s experience lining up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024 also makes him a potential option. The 27-year-old played 54.9% of the team’s defensive snaps that season.\n\nAdditionally, Obiazor is a dark horse candidate to achieve a larger role because of his combination of size and athleticism. If the rookie quickly adjusts to the mental demands on the field, he could increase his opportunities throughout training camp.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784887287;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5726;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Robert Spillane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2255;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3f6d4409b310351cb246d4e96160bbc2\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"A monster season was just the beginning for Nik Bonitto\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179561/a-monster-season-was-just-the-beginning-for-nik-bonitto\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"Good morning, Broncos Country! Nik Bonitto is coming off a career season. The Denver Broncos edge totaled 14 sacks, finished fourth in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting, and went to his second Pro Bowl. It’s Bonitto’s second straight season of double-digit sacks. In the win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3508:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - JANUARY 25: Nik Bonitto #15 of the Denver Broncos lines up before the snap during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nNik Bonitto is coming off a career season. \n\nThe Denver Broncos edge totaled 14 sacks, finished fourth in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting, and went to his second Pro Bowl. It’s Bonitto’s second straight season of double-digit sacks.\n\nIn the win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, he was a game-wrecker, tallying two forced fumbles, including a strip sack of Josh Allen.\n\nBonitto is now in the discussion as one of the top pass rushers in the NFL.\n\n Now, he wants to get even better. \n\nAs Bonitto said to the Broncos <a href=\"https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/on-heels-of-pro-bowl-season-olb-nik-bonitto-eyes-improvement-in-all-facets-in-year-5\">website</a> on Thursday: \n\n\n“All facets. I still have a lot of room to grow in my game — in the run and in the pass. Just keep trying to fine-tune these things, keep looking at other guys around the league that are doing it at a high level and seeing how I can put it into my game to continue to be the best player I know I can be.”\n\n\nWhat gives Bonitto the confidence is the success he had in the win over the Bills. How could it not? He was a huge reason Denver recorded one of the best wins in franchise history. \n\n“It’s obviously great when you can do it in the regular season,” Bonitto said Thursday to the Broncos website. But doing it in the postseason in those big type of moments, it gives you that confidence to know you’re supposed to be there and you can make those types of plays on big stages.”\n\n\n\"I still have a lot of room to grow in my game. Just keep trying to fine-tune these things.\" OLB Nik Bonitto eyes improvement in \'all facets\' in Year 5 » <a href=\"https://t.co/6vN2y2cm08\">https://t.co/6vN2y2cm08</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/kz4hlxPAx8\">pic.twitter.com/kz4hlxPAx8</a>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos/status/2080424473572823132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs Bonitto and Denver look to take the next step after finishing one game away from the Super Bowl, Bonitto will play a key role in making that come to life. He’s one of the leaders on defense and has put himself in the discussion as one of the best edge rushers in the NFL. \n\nIf Bonitto is able to take his game to another level this season, that makes the Broncos defense better and the team. His mindset will force his teammates to match his commitment and desire. It’s exactly what a team needs looking to build off a season like Denver just had.\n\n“I’m really excited,” Bonitto said to the team website. “Especially how the season ended, I know everybody’s champing at the bit to get the pads back on and compete against each other these next couple months. It’s going to be real fun for sure.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784887200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8280;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Nik Bonitto\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2256;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"31ada74a9301086465aca032c15456d3\";s:5:\"title\";s:31:\"The Bear’s Den, July 24, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/119395/chicago-bears-den-july-24-2026-offseason\";s:11:\"description\";s:349:\"THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Get to know the Chicago Bears’ 7 rookies before training camp begins The Chicago Bears selected seven players in the NFL draft this year. Get to know the rookies before training camp starts. Tribune article. Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Will 1st-round pick Dillon Thieneman continue to be a quick study? […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10464:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane on the field before the NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/23/chicago-bears-rookies-training-camp/\">Get to know the Chicago Bears’ 7 rookies before training camp begins</a>\n\nThe Chicago Bears selected seven players in the NFL draft this year. Get to know the rookies before training camp starts. Tribune article.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/23/chicago-bears-dillon-thieneman-rookie-profile/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/23/chicago-bears-dillon-thieneman-rookie-profile/\">Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Will 1st-round pick Dillon Thieneman continue to be a quick study?</a>\n\nSpeed is a great trait, but without a feel for the game, it’s a lot less effective. The Chicago Bears like Dillon Thieneman’s sense for where a play is going. Tribune article.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/identifying-the-non-qb-who-can-swing-the-chicago-bears-2026-season\">Identifying the Non-QB Who Can Swing the Chicago Bears’ 2026 Season</a>\n\nThe success of a season and ever a career could revolve around one player making the difference this season after 2025 struggles.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-sweat-paris-johnson-among-cardinals-placed-on-pup-list\"></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-sweat-paris-johnson-among-cardinals-placed-on-pup-list\">Josh Sweat, Paris Johnson among Cardinals placed on PUP</a>\n\nSlow start to the season for those two.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/giants-put-roy-robertson-harris-two-others-on-pup-list\">Giants put Roy Robertson-Harris, two others on PUP list</a>\n\nOur old friend gets an extended offseason, whether he likes it or not.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-owner-carlie-irsay-gordon-will-present-adam-vinatieri-at-hall-of-fame-induction\">Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon will present Adam Vinatieri at Hall of Fame induction</a>\n\nIsn’t Vinatieri 97 years old?\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/panthers-lb-nic-scourton-diagnosed-with-torn-acl-after-practice-injury\">Panthers LB Nic Scourton diagnosed with torn ACL after practice injury</a>\n\nThe Bears open against the Panthers this season. Wishing Nic a complete and speedy recovery.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/panthers-agree-to-terms-with-olb-cam-gill-after-nic-scourtons-injury\">Panthers agree to terms with OLB Cam Gill after Nic Scourton’s injury</a>\n\nNext man up?\n\nIN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119380/chicago-bears-ranking-ryan-poles-draft-picks\">Ranking Ryan Poles’ draft picks from 2022 and 2023</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119269/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-safety-coby-bryant-elijah-hicks\">Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Safety</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119245/offensive-training-camp-battles-for-the-chicago-bears-braxton-jones-logan-jones\">Projecting The Top 3 Offensive Training Camp Battles For The Chicago Bears</a>\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMXAZtZvYznksYB2z5cMDjA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2nd City Gridiron</a> is our video home! 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However, Kittle strongly hinted that the problems trace to the protracted and difficult contract negotiations between Aiyuk and the 49ers from 2024.\"I feel like I know basically everything that\'s happened and what\'s gone on, and I can\'t share all of that, because it\'s not my business to share or tell,\" Kittle said. \"But . . . I feel like the Niners have done a very good job throughout the entire process and have tried. [Coach] Kyle [Shanahan] has tried. [G.M.] John [Lynch] has tried. Teammates have tried. And this is where we are. And so I think the organization itself has done a really good job. And like I said, I know plenty of things. . . . I don\'t want to point a finger at anybody, but I\'ve been here for 10 years, and I\'ve been treated with nothing but respect and love my entire career. I feel like I\'ve done it the right way as long as I can.\"That\'s the right approach. Kittle and Aiyuk have been teammates for six years. Technically, they still are — even if Aiyuk undoubtedly will never play for the 49ers again (barring a dramatic and unexpected change of heart).Kittle pivoted during his response to the contract issue that bogged down the relationship between Aiyuk and the 49ers. And Kittle\'s comments make clear his belief that, for Aiyuk, the situation left a wound that never healed.\"Contract negotiations are also — those are always hard for everybody,\" Kittle said. \"And you just try your best to not be sensitive about it. But I will say, you know, Richard Sherman gave me advice back in the day when I was going through my first contract negotiation. It was, \'Contracts are like braces. They hurt and they suck the entire time, and then once you get your braces off and you get paid, you don\'t even remember having them. And it\'s a great time.\' Like, that\'s kind of the mindset you have to have, and, you know, if you get offended by something, you hold onto it, that\'s kind of on you, because everybody goes through contract negotiations, and they\'re all difficult.\"Regardless of how much sense that makes, something happened that pushed Aiyuk past the point of no return. For him, it was the first real contract negotiation of his pro career. The 49ers do them all the time and, frankly, this creates an obligation to not treat all of them the same. For someone like Kittle, the discomfort of the braces was forgotten immediately. For someone like Aiyuk, the pain and discomfort can\'t be.Successful coaches have a different approach to coaching different players. Front offices should do the same. Hardball can\'t be the only game played; for some players, the echoes of chin music never fade away.Whether or not the 49ers had reason to believe Aiyuk would hold a grudge over contentious contract talks is a different issue. As the situation was unfolding two summers ago, however, there was plenty of evidence to support the conclusion that the time had come to move on. And the 49ers had a chance to do it, with a trade to the Steelers teed up before Aiyuk suddenly decided to accept the team\'s offer.Surely, the 49ers wish they\'d gone through with the trade. Even more surely, they\'ve learned from the experience a better way to resolve the next negotiations that turn extra ugly. Or maybe they\'ve learned how to keep the negotiations from getting extra ugly. 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Over the offseason the Dolphins released QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill while also trading away WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. Those three were main characters in this offense under Mike McDaniel, who was also relived of head coaching […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7113:\"\n\n\n \n May 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik works with his players during rookie minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images \n\n\nThe Miami Dolphins offense is going to look drastically different this upcoming season. Over the offseason the Dolphins released QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill while also trading away WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. Those three were main characters in this offense under Mike McDaniel, who was also relived of head coaching duties after the season.\n\nWith McDaniel gone, Bobby Slowik will be in charge of this Dolphins offense. Slowik had some success with the Houston Texans when C.J. Stroud entered the league. But after one bad season (2024), Slowik was relieved of his duties then spent 2025 with the Dolphins coaching staff. After Jeff Hafley took over, he made it a priority to keep Slowik as offensive coordinator and it’s going to be interesting to see how much this offense looks different with a new play caller and several new players, along with a new quarterback in Malik Willis.\n\nYou can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/expect-dolphins-offense-season-under-110000516.html\">What to expect from Dolphins’ offense this season under Bobby Slowik | Countdown to camp </a>At first glance, the Dolphins offense, which is entering its first season under the direction of offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, is an interesting mix of knowns, somewhat knowns and unknowns.\n\n\n\nJon-Eric Sullivan\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-dolphins-gm-jon-eric-105328481.html\">Why Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan has most of the heavy lifting ahead </a>The Miami Dolphins extended De’Von Achane, Aaron Brewer and Jordyn Brooks because they are young veterans among the best at their positions.\n\n\n\nDolphins Wide Receivers\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hill-waddle-gone-step-among-110000018.html\">With Hill, Waddle gone, who will step up among Dolphins’ pass-catchers? | Countdown to camp </a>With the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 season fast approaching, the South Florida Sun Sentinel takes a look at the top 10 storylines to watch ahead of the start of training camp on Wednesday.\n\n\n\nDolphins Defensive Line\n\n<a href=\"https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/training-camp-preview-2026-edge\">Training Camp Preview 2026: Edge </a>Change is the theme for the 2026 Miami Dolphins, especially on the edge of the defense. Two incumbents remain in Chop Robinson and Cameron Goode, while the Dolphins signed four veteran free agents, drafted Iowa’s Max Llewellyn in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft and signed a pair of undrafted free agents.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/dolphins-2026-camp-dt-preview-young-group-and-the-key-veteran-on-the-spot-01ky323za706\">Dolphins 2026 Camp DT Preview: Young Group (And the Key Veteran) on the Spot</a> Breaking down the Miami Dolphins by position as head into training camp\n\n\n\nDolphins Linebackers\n\n<a href=\"https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/training-camp-preview-2026-inside-linebackers\">Training Camp Preview 2026: Inside Linebackers</a> On paper, the 2026 Dolphins inside linebacker room is loaded. Led by All-Pro Jordyn Brooks, the group is full of proven veteran talent and highly drafted rookies brimming with potential. Miami spent a second-round pick on Heisman finalist Jacob Rodriguez and a pair of fourth-round picks on Trey Moore and Kyle Louis.\n\n\n\nDolphins Secondary\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/two-more-players-sidelined-for-start-of-camp-how-it-impact-the-cb-competition-01ky89erqphc\">Two More Players Sidelined for Start of Camp; How It Impact the CB Competition</a> The Miami Dolphins placed two players on PUP\n\n\n\nDolphins Offseason\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chris-perkins-dolphins-extend-contracts-152300062.html\">Chris Perkins: Dolphins extend contracts of right players for right reasons – Yahoo Sports</a> Here’s the most encouraging thing about the new Dolphins regime, led by general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley: they walk the walk.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/dolphins-rookie-power-rankings-who-starts-who-might-get-cut-01ky84mmefze\">Dolphins Rookie Power Rankings: Who Starts, Who Might Get Cut</a> More than two dozen Miami Dolphins rookies reported for training camp this week\n\n\n\nPhinsider News You May Have Missed\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/121007/dolphins-rookies-report-for-training-camp-the-splash-zone-7-22-26-jordyn-brooks-chris-johnson\">Dolphins rookies report for training camp – The Splash Zone 7/22/26 </a>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/121088/dolphins-make-major-leap-in-espns-under-25-talent-list\">Dolphins make major leap in ESPN’s ‘Under-25 Talent’ list </a>Dolphins go from #31 on last year’s list, to #12 in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-discussion/121092/miami-dolphins-discussion-is-two-enough-edition\">Miami Dolphins Discussion: Is Two Enough Edition </a>We ask Dolphins fans if the team should carry more than two quaterbacks into the season given Willis’ style of play.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-analysis/121112/3-major-questions-that-must-be-answered-for-miami-dolphins-in-2026\">3 major questions that must be answered for Miami Dolphins in 2026 </a>Despite low expectations, 2026 remains a pivotal year for Miami Dolphins.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-roster/121059/miami-dolphins-rookies-2026-who-are-you-excited-to-see\">Miami Dolphins rookies 2026: Who are you excited to see? </a>Who do you want to see the most this summer from the Miami Dolphins’ first three rounds of draft picks?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-discussion/121127/dolphins-fans-share-their-biggest-overlooked-bust\">Dolphins Fans Share Their Biggest Overlooked Bust </a>Miami fans share the overlooked player that they believed would be great that never quite lived up to their own hype.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784883600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"The Phinsider\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Miami Dolphins News\";i:1;s:15:\"The Splash Zone\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3321;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Tyreek Hill\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2259;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8dc7ee8db1f960cab7745824524e389b\";s:5:\"title\";s:93:\"49ers News: Logan Paul vs Tom Brady? 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(Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201636-george-kittle-recalls-shanahan-challenging/\">49ers’ George Kittle recalls Kyle Shanahan challenging him to a fight</a> “After every year, we go down to Cabo to hang out,” Kittle shared. “One, because it’s such an easy flight, and two, they have great golf courses down there that I really, really enjoy. This was probably like four or five years ago—we’re golfing with Kyle at his golf course, and I think it’s just me and my wife, and then him and his wife and their kids.”\n\nAccording to Kittle, the group was enjoying a round of golf and a few drinks when Shanahan unexpectedly challenged the All-Pro tight end to a fight—and Kittle had no intention of backing down.\n\n“I think it’s like hole 15 or 16, he was like, ‘I think I could take you in a fight.’ And I was like, ‘Really? You think you could take me in a fight, Kyle?’ He’s like, ‘Yeah, I think I could.’ And I’m like, ‘All right. Bring it.’\n\n“And he kind of like rushes me, and I pick him up, and I put him over my shoulder, and I walked him down—because it was a par 3 on the ocean—I walked him down to the beach, and I put him in the ocean.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-preseason-predictions-many-wins-playoff-22357404.php\">25 predictions for 49ers’ season: How many games will they win? Should you save up for playoff tickets? (Paywall)</a> “The 49ers’ overreliance on aging 30-something players due to their series of lackluster recent drafts will catch up to them (and those NFL-record travel miles won’t help): They will finish 9-8, miss the playoffs and finish in third place in the NFC West behind the Rams and Seahawks.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464728/2026/07/23/49ers-roster-depth-chart-defense/\">One thought on Fred Warner, Osa Odighizuwa and every player on the 49ers defense (paywall)</a>“ When Dre Greenlaw first walked back into the San Francisco 49ers’ facility this offseason after a year away, everybody got a hug from the linebacker.\n\n“It was just an unbelievable feeling, just missing the guys, missing the organization, missing just everybody,” said Greenlaw, who left to play for the Denver Broncos in 2025. “It was just a sense of feeling like home.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/160572/which-49ers-player-will-be-the-biggest-standout-during-training-camp\">Which 49ers player will be the biggest standout during training camp?</a> “So I’m going with Jacob Cowing, a guy who adds a speed dimension that the 49ers did not have a season ago. Ricky Pearsall tested extraordinarily well, but, to the eye test, Cowing plays faster than Pearsall.\n\nCowing will be lined up in the slot and off the ball in advantageous matchups against a secondary that does not run well, at least compared to Cowing. Usage matters. Cowing will likely run deep crossing routes or routes with vertical stems. He may have a screen or two mixed in with an underneath route, but he’s a vertical threat.\n\nThat’ll lead to big plays, splash plays, and “oohs and ahhs” from the crowd.” \n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201630-49ers-quarterback-plummer-ahead-training/\">49ers to work out UFL MVP quarterback Jack Plummer ahead of training camp</a> “In January 2026, Plummer was allocated to the Orlando Storm of the UFL. He quickly made an impact, leading the league with 2,188 passing yards during the 2026 UFL season and earning UFL Most Valuable Player honors. He threw 17 touchdowns compared to just one interception.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784883600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:54:\"Golden Nuggets: San Francisco 49ers daily news roundup\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4217;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"George Kittle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2260;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"17700f8ab9ab44e0c2a09642557d1c3a\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"49ers news: Apparently, there are 53 players in the NFL better than Fred Warner\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160577/49ers-news-apparently-there-are-53-players-in-the-nfl-better-than-fred-warner\";s:11:\"description\";s:247:\"Slow news days are about to be a thing of the past, as training camp is underway. It may take a few days for the news to roll in, but we will be back in business in no time. The Feed post of the day that made me laugh: Be sure to sign up for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8340:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: San Francisco 49ers\' Fred Warner #54 celebrates their 24-9 NFL victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nSlow news days are about to be a thing of the past, as training camp is underway. It may take a few days for the news to roll in, but we will be back in business in no time.\n\nThe Feed post of the day that made me laugh:\n\nBe sure to sign up for an account if you haven’t. That way you can post your own feeds and participate in the polls listed in The Feed.\n\nOnto today’s links…\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/george-kittle-gets-honest-davante-201903172.html\">George Kittle Gets Honest About Davante Adams Ahead of 49ers-Rams</a>\n\n\n“He’s fantastic. He’s still such an elite route runner. I try to watch this film and be like, ‘Oh, I could do that. So, I’m just like, ‘Nah, I can’t do that. He’s pretty special,’” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/NFL/status/2080306948239704407\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kittle said</a> during the video on X on July 23. “Just to be an elite red-zone threat? Like, ‘Hey, we’re in the red zone. Now, Davante’s going to score.’ To have that confidence from your quarterback, from your team. I don’t think there’s anybody even closer than touchdowns right now.\n\n\n\n“Share some of those big dog.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201630-49ers-quarterback-plummer-ahead-training/\">49ers to work out UFL MVP quarterback Jack Plummer ahead of training camp</a>\n\n\nAccording to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the San Francisco 49ers are set to work out United Football League (UFL) MVP Jack Plummer on Friday, a day before veterans report to training camp.\n\n\n\nPlummer also has a workout scheduled with the Miami Dolphins.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49084201/2026-san-francisco-49ers-nfl-training-camp-preview\">2026 San Francisco 49ers training camp preview</a>\n\nDid the 49ers do enough to contend in football’s toughest division?\n\n\nA 35-point playoff defeat would seem to indicate the Niners have a long road back to the top of their division. But they don’t see it that way, as their many offseason moves can attest.\n\n\n\nThey added wide receivers <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16737/mike-evans\">Mike Evans</a> and <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3895856/christian-kirk\">Christian Kirk</a>, defensive tackle <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035840/osa-odighizuwa\">Osa Odighizuwa</a> and linebacker <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916903/dre-greenlaw\">Dre Greenlaw</a>. And they figure to get some of their stars back from injury, including defensive end <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040605/nick-bosa\">Nick Bosa</a>, linebacker <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3138826/fred-warner\">Fred Warner</a> and tight end <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3040151/george-kittle\">George Kittle</a>. Even their top three 2026 draft picks (wideout <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4710714/dezhaun-stribling\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a>, edge rusher <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4432244/romello-height\">Romello Height</a> and running back <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4696044/kaelon-black\">Kaelon Black</a>) are age 23 or older and have extensive college football experience.\n\n\n\nIf all of the above falls into place, the Niners hope they can catch — and potentially pass — Seattle and Los Angeles in the NFC West and reclaim the conference’s top spot.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/10-most-interesting-49ers-training-camp\">The 10 Most Interesting 49ers in Training Camp This Year</a>\n\n7. Renardo Green | Cornerback\n\n\nStatistically, he was the 49ers’ best cornerback last season. But he got in a shouting match with head coach Kyle Shanahan during their playoff loss to the Seahawks, and the 49ers even benched him for a drive, so you know they’re not completely satisfied with him. Then this offseason, they signed veteran cornerbacks Nate Hobbs and Jack Jones. Clearly, the 49ers want to push Green, who’s a subpar tackler and has intercepted just two passes since high school. If he doesn’t have a lights-out camp, he could lose his starting spot for Week 1.\n\n\n8. Upton Stout | Nickelback\n\n\nHe’s the 49ers’ best young defensive player, but he was a non-factor in the playoff loss to the Seahawks because he hardly was on the field. In fact, he played just 18 snaps. The Seahawks offense used lots of tight ends, and Robert Saleh didn’t feel confident leaving Stout on the field against Seattle’s base offense. Will Raheem Morris find a way to keep Stout on the field all the time this season? He’s too good to come off it, especially given the lack of talent the 49ers have in their secondary.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/49ers-biggest-weakness-ahead-training-camp\">The 49ers’ Biggest Weakness Ahead of Training Camp</a>\n\n\nThe glaring flaws in depth were seen at linebacker, wide receiver and along the defensive line.\n\n\n\nThe 49ers have been the most injured team in the National Football League over the last 10 years while fielding some of the oldest rosters during that time frame. Depth should always be an offseason point of emphasis.\n\n\n\nBut the 49ers took a different approach to their offseason moves by doubling down on proven veteran talent.\n\n\n\nThe team opened free agency by signing 32-year-old Mike Evans, who has a reputation as one of the best wide receivers of this decade but has also dealt with injuries over the past couple of years.\n\n\n\nThe 49ers’ next-best move was signing Dre Greenlaw, who has spent the last two years in and out of the lineup because of injuries.\n\n\n\nThe 49ers addressed last season’s positional weaknesses with these moves, but they are not transactions to rely on because of the players’ histories of missing time. If that trend repeats itself, the team will be back where it started this offseason.\n\n\n\nThe 49ers’ front office may understand this reality based on the type of contracts Evans and Greenlaw received, which were low-risk, high-reward deals.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/23/sports/fred-warner-has-something-to-prove-after-catastrophic-injury/\">49ers’ Fred Warner has something to prove after catastrophic injury: ‘Toughest times’</a>\n\n\nHis absence from the final 11 games of the year seemingly played a role in Warner’s drastic drop on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026. The list is determined by current players, who vote on their peers based on their performance from the previous year.\n\n\n\nWarner earned the No. 54 spot on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 after coming in at No. 16 last season.\n\n\n\n“I always believed strongly that everything happens for a reason,” <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7344376/2026/07/21/fred-warner-ankle-injury-comeback-49ers-byu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warner told The Athletic in a recent feature.</a> “And it would be wrong to abandon that in the toughest times.”\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784883600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:54:\"Golden Nuggets: San Francisco 49ers daily news roundup\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5041;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Fred Warner\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2261;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"28d1b5ae0c5808230cb2d3e1558f37a0\";s:5:\"title\";s:28:\"What\'s next for Diego Pavia?\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/whats-next-for-diego-pavia\";s:11:\"description\";s:173:\"After failing to win a chance at training camp to secure a spot as one of Lamar Jackson\'s backups, former Ravens quarterback Diego Pavia has entered the NFL\'s waiver system.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3674:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_pavia_260724\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"462128\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_pavia_260724\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_pavia_260724\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Baltimore Ravens\",\"title\": \"What\'s next for Pavia after being waived?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/whats-next-for-diego-pavia-after-being-waived-by-baltimore-ravens\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-24T16:15:25Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n After failing to win a chance at training camp to secure a spot as one of Lamar Jackson\'s backups, former Ravens quarterback Diego Pavia has entered the NFL\'s waiver system. If unclaimed, what\'s next?He could choose to wait for another NFL opportunity. Injuries could open a door for Pavia to participate in a training camp as an extra arm, which would in turn give him an opportunity to earn a 53-man roster spot or a position on a practice squad.If there\'s no NFL interest, Pavia could go to the CFL. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold his negotiating rights, and they\'ve made it clear that <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/winnipeg-blue-bombers-have-been-talking-to-diego-pavias-representatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">they are interested</a>.The UFL apparently has interest, too — if the social-media team has its finger on the pulse of the league\'s priorities. The league retweeted the announcement of Pavia\'s waiver by the Ravens <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/TheUFL/status/2080388213047271481?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with the eyes emoji</a>. Then there\'s college football. While he doesn\'t fit within the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/texas-lineman-wins-preliminary-right-return-to-college-football-after-attending-rookie-minicamps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCAA’s new eligibility rule</a> (he turned 20 the year before his four-year college career began), Pavia could try to sue for another season. He played two years of junior-college football before commencing a four-season NCAA career in four years.With every NCAA rule currently subject to an antitrust challenge, Pavia could give it a shot. Of course, the fact that he signed a contract with the Ravens would make it harder. But he didn\'t get a signing bonus or a game check; at most, he received the standard per diem for his offseason work.It doesn\'t hurt to try, and it wouldn\'t be ridiculously expensive (in theory) to hire a lawyer to file the paperwork and roll the dice.Surely, someone would be interested. Pavia finished second in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting. 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After missing Week One, Judkins started Week Two and started every game until his injury ended his season in Week 16.Judkins finished his rookie season with 230 carries for 827 yards and seven touchdowns, and he projects to be the Browns\' top running back this season.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784881841;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12512;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinshon Judkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2263;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fa2e93616ee4f762bd2600f387e32091\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"Unfortunately, ESPN analyst doesn’t see Colts re-finding 2025 first half form\";s:4:\"link\";s:135:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125556/unfortunately-espn-analyst-doesnt-see-colts-re-finding-2025-first-half-form\";s:11:\"description\";s:363:\"According to ESPN’s Ben Solak, the Indianapolis Colts won’t realistically regain their 2025 first half form, citing starting quarterback Daniel Jones’ uncertain health and the loss of a number of key veterans as the realistic reasons for the continued regression: First and foremost, Solak makes a valid point on Jones, who Indianapolis re-signed to a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4638:\"\n\n\n \n Inglewood, CA - October 19: Quarterback Daniel Jones #17 talks with head coach Shane Steichen of the Indianapolis Colts during a time out against the Los Angeles Chargersin the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nAccording to ESPN’s Ben Solak, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/49354986/indianapolis-colts-betting-outlook-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/49354986/indianapolis-colts-betting-outlook-2026\">the Indianapolis Colts won’t realistically regain their 2025 first half form, citing starting quarterback Daniel Jones’ uncertain health and the loss of a number of key veterans as the realistic reasons for the continued regression</a>:\n\n\n\n2026 outlook: Repeat of early ’25 success seems unlikely\n\n\n\nIt’s tough to expect anything close to a repeat performance from Jones in 2026, even before we consider the effect of the Achilles injury.\n\n\n\nIt’s also worth noting that the Colts endured another offensive line departure (Braden Smith) and saw a key offensive weapon (Michael Pittman Jr.) leave the building to boot. Veteran defenders Nick Scott and Zaire Franklin both departed this offseason, leaving Day 2 rookies A.J. Haulcy and CJ Allen in line to fill their big shoes.\n\n\n\nThe sheer number of departures, along with uncertain health for Jones, makes them a tough horse to back in 2026. — Ben Solak\n\n\n\nFirst and foremost, Solak makes a valid point on Jones, who Indianapolis re-signed to a 2-year contract extension worth up to a total of $100 million in earned incentives. \n\nHaving suffered the season-ending torn Achilles late in Week 14 of last year, and for a quarterback who relies a lot on his mobility for playmaking, it will be realistically surprising if he’s able to make a fully recovery in such a short period of time. \n\nHis ongoing Achilles rehab results are encouraging, but 2026 could be more of a redshirt year for him, and that may have been built into his recent contract in Indianapolis, considering it’s a two year pact for Indiana Jones. \n\nThat being said, in my opinion, he’s overstating the loss of Colts veterans outside of longtime veteran wideout Michael Pittman Jr., who did a lot of the little things that help an offense be productive and move the sticks. \n\nChange was arguably needed at both starting linebacker by trading Zaire Franklin, as well as at right tackle by allowing veteran starter Braden Smith to depart in free agency without any reported resistance by Indianapolis. \n\nThe Colts needed to get younger and more cost-controllable at both spots. Franklin didn’t seem to be as good of a natural fit in Lou Anarumo’s defensive scheme and his play had fallen off recently, while Smith’s durability remained a major concern going forward at his higher price tag. I’m appreciative of both of their prior tenures in Indianapolis, but I think each veteran player’s production had fallen off a bit in more recent seasons for the cost. \n\nThe Colts shouldn’t lose much at all from Franklin to rookie CJ Allen and Smith to 2nd-year tackle Jalen Travis from a playing and production standpoint, although the dip in experience and veteran leadership may hurt a bit. \n\nNick Scott? But yes, Nick Cross is a nicer young safety in this league, who excelled at times against the run and in-the-box, but was a bit of a wild card in coverage. Rookie safety AJ Haulcy should be more of a versatile, natural fit for Anarumo’s scheme, and the hope is that it comes with a lot more pass coverage consistency in time. \n\nSolak ultimately may land on the right conclusion, but I do disagree with a bit of his initial reasoning. \n\nThe bigger issue to me is the failure to meaningfully upgrade at edge and wide receiver along with Jones’ continued questionable 2026 health. Fingers crossed it turns out differently for the Colts, and in a good way! \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784860973;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Indianapolis Colts News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5870;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Daniel Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2264;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8bc33d464dd2caa41ea44f73e36f732b\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Cleveland Browns training camp 2026: TE and FB preview, who replaces David Njoku?\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128435/cleveland-browns-training-camp-2026-te-and-fb-preview-who-replaces-david-njoku\";s:11:\"description\";s:301:\"Next up on our training camp preview is the tight end position. There are fix tight ends on the roster, but after the departure of David Njoku, all we really have confidence in is Harold Fannin, who had an outstanding rookie season. Who is the next man up, though? We also check out the team’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12179:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - APRIL 21: Harold Fannin Jr. #44 and run game coordinator/tight ends coach Jeff Blasko of the Cleveland Browns run a drill during a voluntary veteran minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 21, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nNext up on our training camp preview is the tight end position. There are fix tight ends on the roster, but after the departure of David Njoku, all we really have confidence in is Harold Fannin, who had an outstanding rookie season. Who is the next man up, though? We also check out the team’s fullback candidates heading into camp.\n\n\n\n1. Harold Fannin – Starting TE\n\nHeight: 6-4 | Weight: 241 lbs | Age: 22 Experience: 2 years | College: Bowling Green\n\nBrowns fans are <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/128430/browns-fans-expecting-big-things-from-harold-fannin\">expecting big things</a> from Harold Fannin this year. After his impressive rookie season with 731 yards receiving, fans are predicting him to be in the 800-1,000 yard receiving range. For some of the league’s elite tight ends, that’s not too far-fetched. In fact, Travis Kelce has done it all 11 seasons he’s been in the NFL. However, David Njoku, who was viewed as an explosive receiving tight end for Cleveland, only surpassed 800 yards once in his 9 years with the team. It’s easy to jump to that being more indicative of the Browns’ quarterback situation as opposed to the talent of the tight end himself.\n\nNonetheless, the most important part here is that Fannin is viewed as a big-time weapon for this offense. As a rookie, he showed a nice mix of acrobatic catches and the strength to generate yards after the catch that didn’t seem like they were even there. If there’s one negative on his receiving game as a rookie, it would be that, in my opinion, he sometimes dropped the easy ones.\n\nTo grow his game over time, he’ll need to be a better in-line blocking tight end. It took Njoku a few years to get to that point. For now, we’ll see how Todd Monken’s offense utilizes Fannin. Will he be kept in the slot more often like he was as a rookie, with one of the other guys on the depth chart taking on a heavier blocking role?\n\nFinal Roster Odds: 100%\n\n\n\n2. Blake Whiteheart – Backup TE\n\nHeight: 6-4 | Weight: 250 lbs | Age: 26 Experience: 4 years | College: Wake Forest\n\nI usually try to have a loose ranking in these previews for how the depth chart or competitions may unfold, but that isn’t true for the tight end position from the second spot onward. The backup roles after Harold Fannin are wide open. But let’s try to focus back in on Blake Whiteheart here.\n\nWhiteheart was an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023, but didn’t make their roster at the end of camp in 2024. The Browns added him, and he was off-and-on the team’s practice squad that year before being a backup tight end in 2025.\n\nHe had maybe one semi-memorable catch in two years with Cleveland, having 8 catches for 55 yards and 1 touchdown. He also contributed 10 tackles on special teams last year.\n\nFinal Roster Odds: 40%\n\n\n\n3. Jack Stoll – Blocking TE\n\nHeight: 6-4 | Weight: 245 lbs | Age: 28 Experience: 6 years | College: Nebraska\n\nJack Stoll was an undrafted free agent in 2021, and spent the first three years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. After that, he’s tried to find a home with the Giants, Dolphins, and Saints. He is not much of a receiving tight end — last year with the Saints, he started 4 games, but had 6 catches for 46 yards and 1 touchdown. Prior to that, his highest receiving totals was in 2022, when he had 11 catches for 123 yards.\n\nStoll has been relied on as a blocking tight end, and the expectation is that he’ll fill that same void in Cleveland. According to Pro Football Focus, Stoll was a Top-15 pass blocking tight end in 2025. It’s not unheard of for career blocking tight ends to see a bigger receiving role, but we’re assuming he won’t be the complementary receiving tight end to Harold Fannin — but he could be the lead candidate for the blocking role.\n\nFinal Roster Odds: 75%\n\n\n\n4. Joe Royer – Rookie TE\n\nHeight: 6-5 | Weight: 250 lbs | Age: 24 Experience: Rookie | College: Cincinnati\n\nIf there’s a top candidate for the complementary receiving tight end, it might be rookie Joe Royer. He finished out his college career with Cincinnati, but played several seasons at Ohio State, so many fans will be familiar with him. Taken in the <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/123527/2026-nfl-draft-cleveland-browns-pick-te-joe-royer-at-no-170\">fifth round of this year’s draft</a>, Dane Brugler had him as the 12th-ranked tight end prospect in this year’s class. He’s expected to make his mark as a receiver, not a blocker:\n\n\nRoyer is a smooth athlete for the position, with the impressive hands needed to easily adjust and frame the football, regardless of the placement. Although he is more of a one-speed receiver down the seam, he runs hard and has some giddy-up with the ball in his hands (only FBS tight end with multiple receptions of 60-plus yards in 2025). Though competitive as a blocker, his execution must improve for NFL coaches to trust him.\n\n\nDBN’s Barry Shuck also wrote a couple articles about Royer this offseason. The first tells you <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/124310/browns-te-joe-royer-nfl-draft-roster\">everything you need to know about Royer’s background</a>, while the other <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-roster/127755/browns-te-joe-royer-can-be-more-than-just-a-fifth-round-draft-pick\">pumps up the possibility</a> of him forming an explosive duo with Fannin.\n\nFinal Roster Odds: 90%\n\n\n\n5. Carsen Ryan – Rookie FB/TE\n\nHeight: 6-3 | Weight: 255 lbs | Age: 22 Experience: Rookie | College: BYU\n\nIn the seventh round of the draft, the Browns selected Carsen Ryan. Two tight ends at the back of the draft? Or is there something else going on with Ryan?\n\nHe was the <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/123533/2026-nfl-draft-cleveland-browns-pick-te-carsen-ryan-at-no-248\">18th-ranked tight end in this year’s draft class</a> by Dane Brugler. He went to BYU for his final college season in hopes of getting more reps as a receiving tight end, and it paid off. Brugler praised his all-around game and didn’t summarize any weaknesses, which begs the question: why did he fall to the 7th round?\n\n\nA surprising NFL combine snub, Ryan stands out in both phases as a receiver and blocker. He is an urgent, controlled route runner who feasts underneath against zone coverage, with reliable hands and some creativity after the catch. He is limited by some body stiffness and needs to do a better job with body position to win a crowd. As a blocker, he is both quick and physical with his inline duties to reach, cut off or get outside defenders.\n\n\nI’ve seen some labels thrown out there that Monken might consider Ryan for the fullback position, considering his former experience as a running back. But with there not being a proven candidate at tight end, he has just as good of a chance as any to ascend the depth chart, even as a 7th round pick. On the same note, since his draft status wasn’t high to begin with, Cleveland is also in a position to where they can probably stash him on the practice squad. Barry Shuck also did <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/124467/browns-te-carsen-ryan-everything-you-need-to-know-from-childhood-to-nfl-draft\">a nice write-up on Ryan’s background here</a>.\n\nFinal Roster Odds: 50%\n\n\n\n6. Brenden Bates – Backup TE\n\nHeight: 6-5 | Weight: 255 lbs | Age: 26 Experience: 3 years | College: Kentucky\n\nBrenden Bates has now had two stints with the Browns. He began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent in 2024 with the Bears, and then went to the Jets. Cleveland signed him at the end of 2024, and then spent half the season on the team’s practice squad before the Texans signed him. When he was waived, he then was re-signed by the Browns to their roster.\n\nWith the Browns last year, Bates started 3 games and had 2 catches for 25 yards. He’s lumped into the same group as Whiteheart and Stoll, and unfortunately he likely falls third in that group, so I’m expecting him more so to play a role on the third-team offense in camp.\n\nFinal Roster Odds: 25%\n\n\n\n7. Michael Burton – Fullback\n\nHeight: 6-0 | Weight: 247 lbs | Age: 34 Experience: 12 years | College: Rutgers\n\nLast, but not least, we have fullback Michael Burton on the team. If someone would’ve asked you, “Which player on the Browns’ roster has been in the league the longest,” you probably wouldn’t have guessed Burton (although that might be because you didn’t even know he was on the team). Burton has 12 years of NFL experience.\n\nOriginally a fifth-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Lions, Burton has bounced around over the years with 2-3 year stints in Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans, Washington, Kansas City, and most recently Denver.\n\nFor 10 straight years, Burton had a regular gameday role with an NFL team. Then, right at the end of training camp in 2025, the Broncos placed him on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ending his streak of action. We have to consider the fact that with the Ravens, Monken had veteran Patrick Ricard on offense and utilized him very often. That would explain the signing of Burton in the first place for Cleveland. 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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor listed team’s non-QB ‘Most Valuable Player’ choice\";s:4:\"link\";s:141:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125552/jt-4-mvp-colts-rb-jonathan-taylor-listed-teams-non-qb-most-valuable-player-choice\";s:11:\"description\";s:387:\"According to NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, Indianapolis Colts star workhorse Jonathan Taylor is the team’s best candidate among non-quarterbacks to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award for the 2026 campaign: Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor, Running Back Daniel Jones is coming off an Achilles injury that could slow the passing game at least early in the season. I expect […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2870:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 26: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAccording to NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-mvp-one-non-qb-candidate-from-each-afc-team-in-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-mvp-one-non-qb-candidate-from-each-afc-team-in-2026\">Indianapolis Colts star workhorse Jonathan Taylor is the team’s best candidate among non-quarterbacks to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award for the 2026 campaign: </a>\n\nIndianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor, Running Back\n\n\nDaniel Jones is coming off an Achilles injury that could slow the passing game at least early in the season. I expect head coach Shane Steichen to lean heavily on Taylor as his QB works through things. An every-down workhorse with explosive potential, the only question I have about Taylor is whether back-to-back seasons with 300-plus carries will sneak up on him or force the club to siphon off some of his totes as the season wears on. Regardless, if the Colts are to rebound from last year’s collapse, it’ll be on the strength of their Pro Bowl RB.\n\n\nIt’s a pretty easy choice for the Colts. \n\nLast year, with the red hot Colts once sitting at an 8-2 overall record, featuring a historically elite offense and Taylor as unquestionably the unit’s best player and its focal point, Taylor was a bona fide NFL MVP candidate—not just NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He would’ve been the first running back to win the award since Adrian Peterson back in 2012, and it was a serious conversation among league media—albeit short-lived thereafter. \n\nSpecifically, critical injuries to starting quarterback Daniel Jones, derailed not only the Colts, but Taylor’s MVP chances down the stretch. With Jones hobbled and eventually out of action with a season-ending Achilles injury, Taylor failed to eclipse 100 rushing yards in each of his final 7 starts, and not by coincidence, Indy lost all 7 games. \n\nThat being said, Taylor still earned Pro Bowl honors, and had another monstrous season when it was all said and done, rushing for 1,585 total rushing yards and a league-leading 18 rushing touchdowns on his also league-leading 323 total carries during all 17 starts this past year. \n\nThere’s no better choice here for Indianapolis. While it’s a longshot again, ‘JT 4 MVP’ still has a nice ring to it. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784859445;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Indianapolis Colts News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5870;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Daniel Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6813;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathan Taylor\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2266;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c0f409a48a006b3bb088370c95905a7a\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"How are you ranking Tate, Tyson and Lemon? Any different than consensus?\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v4xquh/how_are_you_ranking_tate_tyson_and_lemon_any/\";s:11:\"description\";s:549:\"Consensus seems to be pretty set that Tate is the best of the three but I don’t know. When I watch clips of the three, Tyson is just so damn twitchy and athletic. The way Tyson moves reminds me of Justin Jefferson. The injury concern is real which I understand. Part of me feels like Tate is getting a boost for being an Ohio State receiver. Don’t get me wrong I still think he’ll be solid. Like a Tee Higgins. Could be more but that’s who I see when I watch him. What do you think? submitted by /u/BunkHammer [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:860:\"Consensus seems to be pretty set that Tate is the best of the three but I don’t know. When I watch clips of the three, Tyson is just so damn twitchy and athletic. The way Tyson moves reminds me of Justin Jefferson. The injury concern is real which I understand. Part of me feels like Tate is getting a boost for being an Ohio State receiver. Don’t get me wrong I still think he’ll be solid. Like a Tee Higgins. Could be more but that’s who I see when I watch him. 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In 2025, he had 14 sacks and was fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.He expects a similar jump from 2025 to 2026 but likely sees even more attention from the opponent. He spent the offseason studying other top pass rushers to see how they dealt with double teams.Bonitto said Thursday he hopes to improve in \"all facets\" of his game this season.\"I still have <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/on-heels-of-pro-bowl-season-olb-nik-bonitto-eyes-improvement-in-all-facets-in-year-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a lot of room to grow</a> in my game — in the run and in the pass,\" Bonitto said, via Aric DiLalla of the team website. \"Just keep trying to fine-tune these things, keep looking at other guys around the league that are doing it at a high level and seeing how I can put it into my game to continue to be the best player I know I can be.\"Bonitto might have been even better in two postseason games, forcing two fumbles, including a strip-sack, along with three tackles, a quarterback hit and a tackle for loss. 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For former Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the \"For Sale\" sign has come nearly two months after he was traded to the Rams.Via Kalan Hooks of ESPN, Garrett\'s home in Wadsworth, Ohio, is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49435178/myles-garrett-cleveland-home-sale-los-angeles-rams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">available for $2.1 million</a>.Sitting on two acres, the house has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 4,300 square feet of living space. 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LaFleur told reporters that both players are dealing with knee issues and that the Cardinals will \"be smart\" with them at this point in the calendar. The Cardinals will practice the next four days before taking Monday off and neither player will practice before that rest day, but LaFleur suggested they won\'t be out much longer. \"The Paris thing, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-place-four-players-on-pup-list-as-training-camp-begins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">that is honestly nothing</a>,\" LaFleur said, via the team\'s website. \"It\'s really just maintenance. He\'ll be back before you know it. Same thing with Josh. Seeing him, he\'s fired up to be here. He\'s in great spirits and feeling good.\"The Cardinals also placed cornerback Garrett Williams (Achilles) and tight end Tip Reiman (ankle) on the PUP list to open camp. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784851007;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4999;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Sweat\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2271;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"54735f997fdd6699fb7c819140ee0f18\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"NY Giants news: WR Malik Nabers will avoid the PUP list\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165851/ny-giants-news-wr-malik-nabers-avoids-the-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"Wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) is not expected to start training camp on the PUP list, per a report from Jordan Raanan of ESPN. That is much-needed good news for the New York Giants. 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Just how ready remains to be seen, but this is better news than the possibility of missing the first four weeks on the PUP list. Nabers will be ineligible for the PUP list once he practices the first time or plays in a preseason game.\n\nLikewise, running back Cam Skattebo will be active to start training camp.\n\nWhile Nabers won’t be on the PUP list to start their training camp, allowing him to practice in some capacity, the Giants have placed three players on the PUP list in advance of camp. \n\n\nDL Sam Roberts (undisclosed)\n\n\n\nDL Roy Robertson-Harris (Achilles)\n\n\n\nTE Thomas Fidone II (foot)\n\n\nDefensive tackle Sam Roberts was one of the Giants first free -agent signings, added to beef up their defensive line with Rakeem Nunez-Roches departing, as well as provide more interior pass rush. However, he has missed their off-season program with an undisclosed injury.\n\nTight end Thomas Fidone II, a 7th round pick in 2025, finished his rookie year on the injured reserve after trying to play through a foot injury. He had a cleanup procedure in June and has been expected to return to the practice field at some point in training camp. \n\nDefensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris is one of a trio of Giants to suffer a ruptured Achilles in OTAs. The Giants believe he could return to the field before the season is out and are trying to avoid putting him on season-ending injured reserve. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784849191;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:24:\"New York Giants injuries\";i:1;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";i:2;s:25:\"New York Giants preseason\";i:3;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2272;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"97111fded776621120e5d86d3803ac87\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"News from Arizona Cardinals training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/92647/news-from-arizona-cardinals-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"The Arizona Cardinals came in yesterday to training camp, but today things really kicked off, and that started with four players on the PUP, and the word that Jacoby Brissett would participate in practice (I guess that Carson Beck signing got things rolling a little quicker). We are not sure what is happening with either […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3089:\"\n\n\n \n Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur speaks to the media during a training camp press conference at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on July 23, 2026. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Arizona Cardinals came in yesterday to training camp, but today things really kicked off, and that started with four players on the PUP, and the word that Jacoby Brissett would participate in practice (I guess that Carson Beck signing got things rolling a little quicker).\n\n\nJosh Sweat and Paris Johnson Jr. placed on PUP to start Arizona Cardinals training camp. They\'re joined by Tip Reiman and Garrett Williams. <a href=\"https://t.co/1uGO4ZWEmy\">pic.twitter.com/1uGO4ZWEmy</a>— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) <a href=\"https://x.com/PHNX_Cardinals/status/2080397180263911591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe are not sure what is happening with either Josh Sweat or Paris Johnson Jr., but we are not surprised that both Tip Reiman and Garrett Williams are starting off on the PUP.\n\nSweat – Does he really want a trade that bad? A contract restructure? Is he actually hurt?\n\nPJJ – Is this a hold-in? \n\nQuote from someone I trust: \n\n\nEveryone wants to get paid before this season starts.\n\n\nWe will see how long these things take, but man, this is not ideal. At least this early, but maybe both really do have “knee issues”.\n\n\nMike LaFleur isn’t concerned about LT Paris Johnson Jr. and Josh Sweat landing on PUP to start camp. LaFleur says mostly maintenance but both have knee issues. <a href=\"https://t.co/rEN8tysOyX\">pic.twitter.com/rEN8tysOyX</a>— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) <a href=\"https://x.com/BoBrack/status/2080411834985894167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nI joke a little bit about Brissett being out there as a product of Beck being signed, but maybe it is not. \n\n\n“Still ongoing, but productive.” Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur on Jacoby Brissett contract negotiations and said the QB will practice. <a href=\"https://t.co/HHTH999bJE\">pic.twitter.com/HHTH999bJE</a>— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) <a href=\"https://x.com/BoBrack/status/2080411388200325522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/AZCardinals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZCardinals</a> coach Mike LaFleur told reporters that QB Jacoby Brissett will practice today. <a href=\"https://t.co/L1KFPfs3wI\">https://t.co/L1KFPfs3wI</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2080412706209743122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nJames Conner and Trey Benson are back, but they’ll take it easy with both.\n\nAnything else stand out?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784848745;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13272;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Carson Beck\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2273;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8c35eb3fbcf81c10d40d6f267bc4df7a\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Browns: Should they take a chance on this massive OT?\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128650/cleveland-browns-should-they-take-chance-on-dodji-dahoue\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has received mostly positive reviews for the work he did in the offseason to address the team’s aging and injured offensive line. Sure, there have been some grumblings that Berry may have overpaid in free agency, most notably guard Zion Johnson, but no one can say that Berry did […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4653:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 7, 2009; Berea, OH, USA; A general feature of a Blocking Sled at Cleveland Browns training camp. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images \n\nCleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has received mostly positive reviews for the work he did in the offseason to address the team’s aging and injured offensive line.\n\nSure, there have been some grumblings that Berry may have overpaid in free agency, most notably guard Zion Johnson, but no one can say that Berry did not see a need and did what he could to fix it.\n\nTeams have to look past just the upcoming season, of course, which is why Berry selected Spencer Fano, Austin Barber, and Parker Brailsford in the 2026 NFL Draft. Fano is expected to hold down the left tackle position for the next decade or so, Barber looks to have a future at either guard or tackle, and Brailsford will be looking to earn the starter’s role at center this summer.\n\nWith the line mostly set for the next year or two, now could be a time to bring in a developmental player, one who has some skills but could use some polishing and some quality coaching from the likes of offensive line coach George Warhop.\n\nA player like Dodji Dahoue, who is looking for a team after not sticking with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.\n\n\nNo immediate signing for former undrafted <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Giants</a>, Eastern Michigan <a href=\"https://x.com/EMUFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EMUFB</a> offensive tackle Dodji Dahoue, per league source, but remains a good potential practice squad International Player Pathway candidate for team. Dahoue (6-foot-9, 310) born in France, raised in Washington,… <a href=\"https://t.co/Mw6CMcKQoF\">https://t.co/Mw6CMcKQoF</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/09c1Jxh5kx\">pic.twitter.com/09c1Jxh5kx</a>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/2080412506640535717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\nDahoue is massive (6-foot-9 and 300 pounds), smart (he earned a degree in mechanical engineering at Eastern Michigan), and a quick learner, as <a href=\"https://emueagles.com/news/2026/4/26/football-emu-offensive-lineman-dodji-dahoue-signs-with-new-york-giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pointed out in this story from the Eastern Michigan football team’s website</a>:\n\n\nDahoue’s path to Eastern Michigan stands out for how quickly he developed into a contributor after coming to football later than most. Born in France and raised between the Washington, D.C., area and Mali, he did not play football in high school at Lycée Liberté de Bamako, graduating at just 16 before returning to the United States in 2021. He enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College, where he initially redshirted while learning the fundamentals of the game after briefly exploring basketball. By 2022, he broke through as the program’s Freshman of the Year, and in 2023 he served as a team captain and earned All-Nor-Cal Conference honors, showing rapid growth on the field.\n\n\n\nAt Eastern Michigan, Dahoue continued that upward trajectory. He saw action in six games during the 2024 season, gaining experience at the collegiate level, before stepping into a starting role in 2025. He started five games and was establishing himself as a key piece of the lineup before a season-ending injury cut his year short. Throughout his time at EMU, Dahoue’s impact was evident in his physical presence and continued development, culminating in a unique journey from no football background to a junior college standout and Division I starter.\n\n\nNot your normal path to the NFL, but Dahoue was a starter his senior year before being injured, and the MAC is a respectable enough football conference that some team will likely give him a look. Could that be the Browns? Maybe. They need all the bodies they can get when it comes to the offensive line, and developmental players are not just reserved for the quarterback. So perhaps they would be open to giving Dahoue a tryout to see if he brings enough to the field to warrant a longer look.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think, Browns fans? Should the team bring Dahoue in for a look? Or do they have enough on their plate already when it comes to the offensive line? Let us know in the comments!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784848373;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7002;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2274;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7dbe92ce6ac87cdb0567e6e52d326eaa\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Patriots 2026 scouting report for OL Ben Brown\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131479/ben-brown-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:320:\"Jerod Mayo’s one-year stint as New England Patriots head coach was mostly forgettable, but there are a few exceptions. One, of course, is selecting Drake Maye third overall in the draft. And while that decision will shape the franchise for years to come, it is not the only one still impacting the roster to this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9651:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 28: Ben Brown #77 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJerod Mayo’s one-year stint as New England Patriots head coach was mostly forgettable, but there are a few exceptions. One, of course, is selecting Drake Maye third overall in the draft. And while that decision will shape the franchise for years to come, it is not the only one still impacting the roster to this day.\n\nThe Patriots’ top interior offensive line backup, for example, was also acquired under Mayo.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Ben Brown\n\nPosition: Interior offensive line\n\nJersey number: 77\n\nOpening day age: 28 (5/19/1998)\n\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14LLaSssFI5_6B_DhZAxuMyr4b74A_hOnhrtLbcrY1h8/edit?usp=sharing\">Measurements</a>: 6’5 1/8”, 313 lbs, 10 1/4” hand size, 34 3/8” arm length, 81 3/4” wingspan, N/A Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: Cincinnati Bengals (2022), Seattle Seahawks (2023), Arizona Cardinals (2023), Las Vegas Raiders (2024), New England Patriots (2024-) | College: Ole Miss (2017-21)\n\nA three-star recruit out of St. Aloysius High School in Vicksburg, MS, Brown spent his college career in his home state: he joined Ole Miss in 2017, and over the course of his five seasons as a Rebel started all 40 games he appeared in; he lined up at right guard for 30 of those games, and at center for the remaining 10.\n\nDespite his versatile experience, he did not hear his name called during the 2022 NFL Draft. Instead, Brown entered the league as a rookie free agent signing with the Cincinnati Bengals. After spending his rookie campaign on the Bengals’ injured reserve with a biceps issue, he joined the Seahawks’ and Cardinals’ practice squads as a sophomore, playing one game in Seattle along the way.\n\nHe was not retained by Arizona following the 2023 season, and joined the Raiders in 2024. However, he was later signed off Las Vegas’ practice squad by the Patriots. Since joining New England, he has added 31 more games and his first 14 career starts to his NFL résumé.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: The 6-foot-5, 313-pound Brown combines good size and length with a proper athletic foundation. He is a fluid mover who has the agility to mirror in the pass game and the speed to climb to the second level or to execute as a pull and reach blocker. His spatial awareness and processing are quite solid, allowing him to recognize his targets even with moving parts around him. He generally is capable of rendering speed rushers and loopers ineffective, in part due to his vision and lateral movement skills, and also because of his active hand usage. Furthermore, his versatility is a plus.\n\nWeaknesses: Despite a good athletic makeup, Brown is not the most explosive of blockers. He can be thrown off from a timing perspective on screen and zone plays, and takes time to disengage from double-team blocks to get upfield. He is a competitive player and good mover, who will fight for the dirty yards but also occasionally runs into trouble against power. He does not have the strongest overall makeup extending from his base and anchor in pass protection, to his leg drive in the run game, to his upper body, to his general hand power and grip strength.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: 21 games (4 starts) | 331 offensive snaps (24.4%), 100 special teams snaps (18.2%) | 10 QB pressures surrendered (2 hits, 8 hurries) | 3 penalties (incl. 0 declined/offsetting)\n\nSeason recap: Despite joining the Patriots midway through the regular season, Brown started 10 games for them in 2024. However, heading into 2025, the circumstances had changed drastically: with a new coaching staff in town and a different offensive system to be installed, his outlook was unclear entering exclusive rights free agency. Nonetheless, the team decided to tender him and thus allowed him to compete for a roster spot again.\n\nBrown did just that, and more. Not only did he make the 53-man roster out of camp as the top interior backup behind starters Jared Wilson, Garrett Bradbury and Mike Onwenu, he also ended up seeing some meaningful playing time in six games — mostly as a replacement for Wilson.\n\nThe first such game came in Week 3 against Carolina, when the rookie left guard was out with an ankle injury. Brown reentered the lineup in Week 11 versus the Jets as a blocking tight end to help replace an injured Austin Hooper, and again the following week in Cincinnati after Wilson hurt his ankle once more (an injury that also kept him out in Week 13 against the Giants).\n\nWith a concussion then forcing Wilson out of the Patriots’ final two regular season games against the Jets and Dolphins, Brown was able to add two more starts and his final 125 offensive snaps to his season totals. He did not see the field on offense in the playoffs but continued playing his regular role as a member of New England’s field goal and extra point protection unit.\n\nDespite his backup status and resulting uneven playing time, the Patriots’ new staff apparently liked what it saw from Brown in their first few months together. As a consequence, he was signed to a two-year, $5 million contract extension in December.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Center/Left guard/Right guard | Ability: Depth player/Role player | Contract: Signed through 2027 (2028 UFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Brown was the next man up along the Patriots’ interior offensive line in 2025, and he looks like the frontrunner to earn that role again in 2026. This means that he will serve as the backup behind the starting left guard (Alijah Vera-Tucker), center (Jared Wilson) and right guard (Mike Onwenu). While that job ideally comes with no meaningful snaps, the reality of NFL offensive line play is a different one.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? Although some minor strides are within the realm of possibility, Brown making any significant jumps or pushing for a starting role this season is unlikely to happen. That is not necessarily a bad thing, though: a 53-man NFL roster cannot go “Oops! All Starters” and there is a definitive need for readily-available super subs such as Brown.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Brown has the versatility the Patriots are long for from their interior O-linemen. He can play all three spots in the middle of the offensive line, and was even given a handful of reps as a jumbo tight end on both the left and the right side of the line in 2025. Additionally, he saw special teams action as a field goal/extra point protector in all 21 games last year and should be expected to keep playing that role.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? As part of last December’s contract extension, Brown is carrying a $1.97 million salary cap hit into the 2026 season. That number consists of a $1.2 million base salary and a $366,666 signing bonus proration, both of which are fully guaranteed, as well as $340,000 in likely-to-be-earned roster bonuses and a $60,000 workout bonus.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? Despite not being a starter, Brown’s spot on the Patriots’ roster this year seems fairly secure. After all, he appears to be the next man up at three positions and has not been seriously challenged in a while now. New England does have some young talent along its interior O-line, but the 28-year-old is still the clear frontrunner to win any potential competition.\n\nSummary: Brown is not a household name, and likely never will be. What he is, however, is a reliable and versatile player who checks plenty of the boxes the Patriots are looking for. 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There has been no agreement on a new deal at this point, but LaFleur said at his press conference that talks on that front have been \"productive.\" As long as things remain unresolved on the contract front, there would be a chance that Brissett makes a different decision regarding his practice plans but camp will open with the veteran taking reps along with his fellow quarterbacks Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784844427;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2277;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"db403f9e58329046e726071711b19710\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Panthers Training Camp Roundup: Nic Scourton is out for the season\";s:4:\"link\";s:136:\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-training-camp/60116/panthers-training-camp-roundup-nic-scourton-is-out-for-the-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:311:\"Good evening Panthers fans! We’re into training camp and a lot of information is floating around the internet. I’m here to try and highlight some pieces I think fans want to know about and just help you keep up with all the happenings in general! This is not an all encompassing piece, so if there’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3587:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Brooks (25) walks off the field during the first day of mini camp at Bank of America Stadium practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images \n\nGood evening Panthers fans! We’re into training camp and a lot of information is floating around the internet. I’m here to try and highlight some pieces I think fans want to know about and just help you keep up with all the happenings in general! This is not an all encompassing piece, so if there’s something that happened that you find interesting/exciting, feel free to share below!\n\nNic Scourton is out for the season\n\nOne day into training camp, and the Panthers have lost their first casualty for the season, and it was their promising young 2025 2nd round pick, EDGE Nic Scourton. Scourton appeared primed to have a big role on this front seven opposite Jaelen Phillips, but we’re going to have to wait til 2027 as Scourton went down with what appeared to be a severe knee injury early in the day. Speculation was it was very serious due to how he and the players around him reacted, and sure enough, its a torn ACL. Horrible news for the Panthers, sending best wishes to Nic on a speedy and healthy recovery.\n\n\n\nOther tidbits\n\n\nRunning back Jonathon Brooks practiced in training camp for the first time in his career (<a href=\"https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2080297262937190716?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2080297262937190716?s=20\">shout-out to Mike Kaye for that factoid</a>). While I know many fans have been skeptical of his health, he appears primed to have a significant role in the offense if this direction continues.\n\n\n\nThe Panthers have officially announced rookie first round pick Monroe Freeling will be starting at right tackle to start the year given the medical issue keeping Taylor Moton out. Initially, Freeling was set to enter a competition with Rasheed Walker at left tackle, but the team quickly created a new plan for Moton’s absence. \n\n\n\nDave Canales said OL Brady Christensen <a href=\"https://www.panthers.com/news/training-camp-observations-lead-with-love-after-nic-scourton-knee-injury-mri\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.panthers.com/news/training-camp-observations-lead-with-love-after-nic-scourton-knee-injury-mri\">“looked good”</a> in his first training camp action back with the team. Christensen is coming off a torn Achilles last season, but he may be needed sooner than later if the Panthers injury luck continues.\n\n\n\nCanales also said he’s optimistic that Jaycee Horn will return in the next couple weeks from his foot injury, which was a laceration requiring stitches. Good news for an otherwise heavy amount of injury news this off-season. \n\n\n\nTetairoa McMillan and LB Trevin Wallace are <a href=\"https://www.panthers.com/news/training-camp-observations-lead-with-love-after-nic-scourton-knee-injury-mri\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.panthers.com/news/training-camp-observations-lead-with-love-after-nic-scourton-knee-injury-mri\">fully practicing after being limited in OTAs</a>. I doubt I have to go into how important McMillan is, but Wallace is returning from an injury and is expected to be the 2nd linebacker starting alongside Devin Lloyd on the interior. \n\n\nWhat are you all looking for/seeing from the Panthers during training camp, Panthers fans? Comment down below!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784844087;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Cat Scratch Reader\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:26:\"Carolina Panthers Injuries\";i:1;s:22:\"Carolina Panthers News\";i:2;s:24:\"Carolina Panthers Roster\";i:3;s:31:\"Carolina Panthers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12562;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Nic Scourton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2278;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6127e5a982d9e0daced1ebace1a9cfa7\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Cam Heyward, Bud Dupree give brutally honest thoughts on training camp in Latrobe\";s:4:\"link\";s:170:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172605/cam-heyward-bud-dupree-give-brutally-honest-thoughts-on-training-camp-in-latrobe-pittsburgh-steelers\";s:11:\"description\";s:354:\"We are officially less than one week away from having Steelers football back, as players are set to report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe this coming Tuesday. However, some players may not necessarily be looking forward to staying in Latrobe. Appearing on Cam Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast, former Steelers edge rusher Bud Dupree […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4193:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) looks on during the NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers on September 16, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWe are officially less than one week away from having Steelers football back, as players are set to report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe this coming Tuesday. However, some players may not necessarily be looking forward to staying in Latrobe.\n\nAppearing on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvydSO39R5c\">Cam Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast</a>, former Steelers edge rusher Bud Dupree made it known he was not a fan of living in the dorms at Saint Vincent College.\n\n“Nah, they still go to Latrobe?” <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvydSO39R5c\">Dupree asked Heyward.</a> “The best training camp we had was the COVID year. We stayed at our own house. I hated the dorms. I hated it.”\n\nHeyward seemed to agree with Dupree that the living situation for players in Latrobe was not ideal.\n\n“The COVID year, we were trying so hard to win a Super Bowl so then we could tell Mr. Rooney and be like, Mr. Rooney, we won a Super Bowl, we don’t need to go back to Latrobe,” Heyward said. “It did not work out in that way. We were back in Latrobe the next year.”\n\nIt was one thing to hear Dupree speak out of the dorms, but for Heyward to echo his opinion was eye-opening. The Steelers have held training camp in Latrobe at Saint Vincent College since 1966. The players stay in college dorms through the duration of camp, making it a unique training camp experience from the rest of the NFL.\n\nThe Steelers tend to have a fairly rigorous training camp in the heat of August. While this isn’t any different from what any other NFL team does, the living conditions don’t allow for the same freedom that other teams may have available for their players who stay at home throughout training camp, much like they would during the season.\n\nIt’s hard to imagine Pittsburgh ever leaving Latrobe to have training camp somewhere else, but it is interesting to see former and current players let their thoughts on the Steelers training camp program be known.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments below! Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172592/trust-the-board-an-offseason-review-of-the-afc-north\">Trust the Board: An offseason review of the AFC North</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172542/steelers-training-camp-offensive-position-battles-storylines-to-follow-mike-mccarthy-offensive-line-zach-frazier-troy-fautanu-michael-pittman-jr-dk-metcalf-germie-bernard-will-howard-drew-allar-kaleb-johnson-roman-wilson\">Steelers training camp: Offensive position battles, storylines to follow</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172587/pff-ranks-steelers-dk-metcalf-outside-of-top-25-wrs-nfl-michael-pittman-jr\">PFF ranks DK Metcalf outside of top 25 WRs</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-history/172585/former-steelers-qb-kenny-pickett-begged-eagles-to-trade-him-cleveland-browns-las-vegas-raiders\">Former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ‘begged’ Eagles to trade him</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172520/steelers-wr-roman-wilson-listed-as-player-with-most-on-the-line-in-2026\">Steelers WR Roman Wilson listed as player with most on the line in 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784844029;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";i:1;s:33:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:843;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Cameron Heyward\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2279;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0663a1fac64168cecaba5ada55483c80\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Giants put Roy Robertson-Harris, two others on PUP list\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/giants-put-roy-robertson-harris-two-others-on-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:150:\"Wide receiver Malik Nabers avoided the physically unable to perform list to open Giants training camp, but three of his teammates were less fortunate.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2085:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_rooneyrule_260722\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"476543\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_rooneyrule_260722\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_rooneyrule_260722\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Florio: Flores should keep legal pressure on NFL\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/mike-florio-why-brian-flores-should-keep-legal-pressure-on-nfl\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-22T18:05:48Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Wide receiver Malik Nabers avoided the physically unable to perform list to open Giants training camp, but three of his teammates were less fortunate. The team announced that defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris, tight end Thomas Fidone, and defensive lineman Sam Roberts were all placed on the list. All three players can be activated at any point during camp, but it will be some time before Robertson-Harris is ready to play. He tore his Achilles during the team\'s offseason program, so the move to PUP as opposed to injured reserve keeps some hope alive that he can return during the season.Giants rookies reported to training camp on Thursday. 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Cooper will appear virtually along with his attorney, Harvey Steinberg. The expectation is Cooper’s case will be continued to a later date, which would leave it unresolved before the Broncos report to training camp Tuesday.Cooper was arrested twice in June and faces multiple charges arising from the June 4 incident involving his then-girlfriend. He is charged with second-degree assault, third-degree assault, criminal mischief, violating a protective order and harassment via repeated telephone calls.He sat out minicamp last month in a mutual decision with the team to focus on his personal health and well-being. Klis reports that Cooper recently completed an inpatient counseling, therapy, mental health and overall wellness program that lasted more than a month. Cooper, 28, has 31.5 sacks through the first five seasons of his career, with 27 coming in the past three seasons. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784842111;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7765;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Cooper\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2281;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8590dd03dd590a26484298f88a04bea5\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Ravens cut Diego Pavia from Lamar Jackson\'s QB room before start of training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:58:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-cut-diego-pavia/\";s:11:\"description\";s:103:\"Pavia already lost his shot at being the Ravens\' QB3 behind Jackson and former Pro Bowler Tyler Huntley\";s:7:\"content\";s:103:\"Pavia already lost his shot at being the Ravens\' QB3 behind Jackson and former Pro Bowler Tyler Huntley\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784841056;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7083;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Tyler Huntley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13427;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Diego Pavia\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2282;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1ec11f22c0f4d6ed3aaddaeee89167b3\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Josh Sweat, Paris Johnson among Cardinals placed on PUP list\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-sweat-paris-johnson-among-cardinals-placed-on-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:112:\"The Cardinals added four players to their physically unable to perform list on their first day of training camp.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2367:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"425158\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Arizona Cardinals\",\"title\": \"Arizona Department of Gaming investigating Gold\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/ryan-gold-under-investigation-from-arizona-department-of-gaming\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-22T18:05:43Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Cardinals added four players to their physically unable to perform list on their first day of training camp. The NFL\'s daily transaction report shows that left tackle Paris Johnson, linebacker Josh Sweat, cornerback Garrett Williams, and tight end Tip Reiman landed on the list. None of the players will be able to practice as long as they remain on it, but they count against the 90-man roster and can be activated at any point. Sweat was the subject of trade chatter this offseason and he skipped the voluntary portion of the team\'s offseason work. He returned for mandatory minicamp, but did not participate in any on-field work. The Cardinals picked up their option on Johnson\'s contract for 2027, but he is eligible for an extension. 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San Francisco clearly had an affinity for the wideout, as head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch revealed after the draft that Stribling would’ve been the team’s pick at No. 27 overall, where the 49ers were initially slated to pick.\n\nBut the team was able to pick up additional draft compensation and move back to No. 33, where they ultimately still took Stribling.\n\nEarlier this week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed that one of the teams interested in Stribling was the Los Angeles Rams, with some even believing the Ole Miss product was the best receiver in the draft.\n\n“What’s interesting about this selection is there were some people that wondered if it was too early for De’Zhaun Stribling to go, and yet there were a couple of teams that I spoke to in the draft process leading up to the draft that felt that De’Zhaun Stribling was the best wide receiver in the draft,” Schefter said.\n\n“Another team, supposedly the Los Angeles Rams, had eyes on him as well. The 49ers didn’t just come up with this pick out of nowhere. They knew that there were other teams that had a very high grade on Stribling when the 49ers declined to trade out the top draft slot in the second round and take him there.”\n\nOf course, while Stribling may have been a surprise for some at his draft slot, he did feel like a good fit with the 49ers with his skill set.\n\n“He’s an interesting player,” ESPN’s Mina Kimes added on Get Up. “You can see why it’s possible the 49ers valued him a bit more than other teams in the NFL. That draft pick did take some folks by surprise, but when you dig into the tape, playing at Ole Miss, the route tree is somewhat limited by the scheme. \n\n“But you see a lot of the attributes that they want. You mention running that sub-4.4 40. He’s 6’2. That’s a rare combination. He’s also really tough. He’s a good blocker, again very San Francisco 49ers-coded. And he fits in with the players they already have and added. Mike Evans is the true X. 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In fact, so many people are predicting a career season from Gibbs, that he is actually the <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl?tab=awards\">odds-on favorite to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year Award, according to FanDuel Sportsbook</a>.\n\nAs of Thursday afternoon, here were the five players with the best odds to come away with the award: \n\n\nJahmyr Gibbs: +650\n\n\n\nBijan Robinson: +900\n\n\n\nJa’Marr Chase: +1000\n\n\n\nPuka Nacua: +1300\n\n\n\nChristian McCaffrey: +1600\n\n\nGibbs is coming off a season in which he finished top 10 in most statistical categories for running backs. He ran for 1,223 yards (seventh), 5.0 yards per carry (ninth), and rushed for 13 touchdowns (t-fourth). But that was with an offensive line that struggled. This offseason, Detroit signed center Cade Mays in free agency and drafted offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. 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The contract contained <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/diego-pavia-received-no-signing-bonus-with-the-ravens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no signing bonus or guarantees</a>.Pavia finished the offseason program with the Ravens. He\'ll now be subject to the waivers system. 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The move clears a 90-man roster spot for recent signing Ethan Pocic, who is seen as a frontrunner for Baltimore’s starting center job. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.\";s:7:\"content\";s:877:\"\n\n\n \n OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - JUNE 09: Diego Pavia #17 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass during Baltimore Ravens Mandatory Minicamp at Under Armour Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Ravens have waived undrafted rookie quarterback Diego Pavia, per a team announcement. 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However, this was the Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback’s worst performance of a passer […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13120:\"\n\n\n \n WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 28: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers scores a touchdown while being chased by Charles Correa #5 of the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 28, 2025 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe’re wrapping up the regular season in <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134519\">Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series</a>, diving into film breakdowns for each of <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134555\">Fernando Mendoza’s</a> games during his last College Football season, and looking at Indiana’s dominant 56-3 win over in-state rival Purdue.\n\nHowever, this was the Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback’s worst performance of a passer from last year, going <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401752924\">eight for 15 (53.3% completions) with 117 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions</a>. The latter is misleading, though. \n\n<a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/players/2025/REGPO/fernando-mendoza/158323/passing\">Pro Football Focus</a> had him on the hook for three “<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pro-how-we-at-pro-football-focus-grade-quarterbacks-at-the-nfl-and-fbs-level\">turnover-worthy plays</a>” at a 17.6 percent rate, his most TWPs and highest rate (by over 12 percent) on the year. Also, the 2026 NFL draft No. 1 pick didn’t account for any “big-time throws” and posted his lowest PFF passing grade (28.3) of the season by more than 20 points against the Boilermakers.\n\nSo, fair warning, this breakdown is going to be more negative than positive, as it looked like the Heisman Trophy winner was pressing and forced a handful of throws. \n\n\nPurdue was Fernando Mendoza\'s worst game last season, forcing a handful of throws He likes the 1on1 matchup with Sarratt here, but Sarratt is never open, and he misses on the back-shoulder throw <a href=\"https://t.co/mDlbfu8APZ\">pic.twitter.com/mDlbfu8APZ</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077435516593807604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis was Mendoza’s first pass of the game and, in a way, set a precursor for how the rest of the night went for him. \n\nPurdue is playing man coverage and makes no secret about it by showing and staying in Cover 1 pre- and post-snap while both corners are lined up in press coverage. With Indiana in a three-by-one formation, that sets up Elijah Sarratt with a one-on-one matchup that Mendoza clearly likes and wants to take advantage of. \n\nHowever, the cornerback plays soft-shoe press coverage instead of going for the jam at the line of scrimmage and stays in Sarratt’s hip throughout the route, meaning the receiver is never open. Ideally, the quarterback comes off the one-on-one matchup and works the other side of the progression, where the outside receiver and tight end are open.\n\nInstead, Mendoza tries to throw a back-shoulder pass to Sarratt and misses too far inside, forcing the receiver to be the defender and prevent the interception. Predetermining and being inaccurate with the throw is a bad combination, and he’s lucky this wasn’t a turnover. \n\n\nTries to hit Cooper on the drag route, but the CB undercuts it and the pass is too flat. Lucky this wasn\'t an INT <a href=\"https://t.co/pMpbjj6ImY\">pic.twitter.com/pMpbjj6ImY</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077438790495519027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile the receiver and route are different here, this play is almost a carbon copy of the previous one. \n\nThe Boilermakers have the same play call, running Cover 1 with a six-man pressure, while the Hoosiers come out in a three-by-one formation again. Granted, it doesn’t look like this is a predetermined throw/decision by Mendoza, but more of him trying to force the ball into someone who isn’t open.\n\nThe matchup to watch here is in the slot, where the nickelback does a great job of covering Omar Cooper Jr. on the drag route. The defender knows he has safety help over the top with the single-high coverage. So, once Cooper releases off the line and starts to work across the field, the nickel can undercut the route to get into the passing lane since the free safety is protecting him from being beaten deep.\n\nAs a result, the receiver isn’t open. But Mendoza throws it anyway and doesn’t get enough air on the ball to place it between the second and third levels of the defense. Instead, the pass goes right to the defender and should have been intercepted if the receiver didn’t play great defense to force the drop.\n\nWhat makes this play more frustrating is that if Mendoza had gotten to his next read, he would have seen the cornerback who was covering Sarratt slip to create an opportunity for a big play. While the pass-rush was coming, he had plenty of time to move on in the progression.\n\n\nMissed read on this one, picture changes post-snap and he doesn\'t see Sarratt open for the 3rd down conversion <a href=\"https://t.co/mZXeuKe2MZ\">pic.twitter.com/mZXeuKe2MZ</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077444423072497842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis next one is a missed read more than anything.\n\nPurdue mixes up their coverage by showing the Cover 1 look they ran in the first two clips with the free safety in the middle of the field pre-snap. However, post-snap, they rotate into Cover 3 with pattern-matching principles in the secondary, where the nickelback in the boundary (bottom of the screen) rotates into the middle deep third and the safety slides over to take the hook-to-curl area. \n\nAlso, they’re protecting against a deep or intermediate throw by having the middle linebacker drop well past the sticks in the other hook-to-curl zone, on top of the safety staying about five yards beyond the marker. That becomes the most significant aspect of the coverage because it leaves Sarratt wide open for an easy first down on the drag route.\n\nHowever, Mendoza doesn’t recognize it and appears to be looking for a big play despite it being third and seven, meaning it’s more important for the offense to convert and stay on the field. Additionally, he could hit the running back for a potential first down, especially since the defender closest to the back is a line of scrimmage player who dropped in coverage. \n\nWith no one other than the checkdowns open, the quarterback has to hold onto the ball and the pass-rush starts to hit home. He eventually finds Charlie Becker (No. 80), who is working across the field on the dig route, and tries to layer the ball over the aforementioned linebacker in the middle of the field, but the pass falls incomplete.\n\nIn fairness, Becker does get alligator arms with Riley Nowakowski (No. 37) working toward the middle of the field. So, maybe this pass could have been completed with a more courageous effort from the receiver. But that doesn’t change the fact that an easy completion that would have gotten the job done was there for the taking.\n\n\nBootleg, late to find Becker and then misses the throw <a href=\"https://t.co/gwVThCmbuL\">pic.twitter.com/gwVThCmbuL</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077450217004425671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nSomething was off with the Heisman Trophy winner in this game. He wasn’t seeing the field as clearly as he did in previous weeks, with the rep above serving as another example. \n\nOnce again, the Boilermakers are playing Cover 1. Meanwhile, Indiana draws up a bootleg, where Mendoza could hit the running back in the flat to keep the offense on schedule. But there is an opportunity for a bigger play, so it’s understandable that he turns that down, especially since the receiver at the top of the screen wins on the corner route. However, Mendoza doesn’t see it or make that throw, either.\n\nThen, Becker comes from the other side of the field and is open on the drag route. Mendoza eventually finds Becker, but not until after he pivots toward the line of scrimmage, causing him to be late and miss the throw on the run. Maybe he was trying to get those two underneath defenders to come downhill, but he didn’t need to do that, and it’s more important to be on time and accurate with the throw than play games with the defense.\n\nOverall, this was definitely an off-night from the No. 1 pick. He had plenty of examples of going through the proper reads, making good decisions and good throws on the run throughout the season. However, Mendoza did tend to have one to two forced or predetermined throws that were dangerous per game; it was just more frequent against Purdue.\n\nSo, that’s something he’ll want to be conscious of in the NFL because one or two bad decisions from a quarterback can be the difference between winning and losing a game.\n\n\nOn a positive note, Mendoza did have a couple of good runs vs Purdue. Nice job working off the blocks for a TD here <a href=\"https://t.co/Nx6WgBuNwt\">pic.twitter.com/Nx6WgBuNwt</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077458238833037447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nTo end on a high note, Mendoza did have a pair of nice runs against Purdue, accounting for two carries, 27 rushing yards and the score the ground seen above.\n\nThe breakdown is simple here because the blocking is perfect from Indiana. They run a read option with inside/split zone action in the backfield. Since the defensive end is the read man and crashes down the line of scrimmage to tackle the running back, the quarterback pulls the ball and the tight end working across the formation serves as the lead blocker.\n\nWith the safety coming downhill hard, all the tight end has to do is get to the safety’s outside shoulder and pin the safety inside, creating an outside rushing lane. That makes Mendoza’s job easy, as he reads the block well by staying wide and has the speed to outrun the linebacker, going untouched into the end zone. Working off or setting up blocks is one of his biggest strengths as a runner.\n\n\nNo one open, takes advantage of man coverage by picking up 20 with his legs <a href=\"https://t.co/CiukzBd5Co\">pic.twitter.com/CiukzBd5Co</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077461010911543517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe’ll wrap up with arguably the best read the quarterback made in the passing game all night.\n\nPurdue stays true to form, running Cover 1 again here. The biggest difference from the other clips is that they don’t bring pressure and have the middle linebacker serve as the low-hole player or a spy. I lean toward the latter because his eyes are locked on the quarterback the entire time, and he never turns his head to locate a receiver, evidenced by the backer getting taken out by Becker on the shallow route.\n\nWith no one open down the field and once the spy gets removed from the equation, Mendoza recognizes an opportunity to make a play with his legs since the defense is in man coverage, so the defensive backs have their backs turned to the quarterback. Then, he makes a move to avoid a pass-rusher and goes right down the middle of the defense for a 20-yard run that puts the offense in the red zone.\n\nAgain, this was by far the Heisman Trophy winner’s worst game of the season, and it, surprisingly, came against a 2-10 team. But a big part of that is the Boilermakers’ game plan was clearly to stop the passing game. Indiana threw for just 193 yards (Alberto Mendoza had 76 of those) but rushed for 355 yards and 9.6 yards per carry as a team. 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McCaffrey playing in a game a few days after the trade says everything you need to know about the player. After that game against the Chiefs, he took […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4869:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers gets set during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers had made the Super Bowl, had deep playoff runs, and had been among the best teams in the NFL before acquiring Christian McCaffrey.\n\nMcCaffrey playing in a game a few days after the trade says everything you need to know about the player. After that game against the Chiefs, he took off. Since then, McCaffrey has consistently found himself in the top-5 of MVP voting. Not many running backs can say that.\n\nAs we know, McCaffrey is no ordinary running back. The gravity that he commands as a receiver is unlike any player Kyle Shanahan has had in the Bay Area. And Shanahan has taken full advantage of that.\n\nAfter missing all but four games in the 2024 season, McCaffrey played 932 snaps in 2025, which was nearly 83% of the team’s snaps. McCaffrey was the 49ers’ offense last year. He had 10 games with at least 45 receiving yards. He forced a league-high 113 missed tackles, per Next Gen Stats.\n\nUnderstanding that it was a struggle to generate offense, Shanahan went out of his way to target McCaffrey behind the line of scrimmage. CMC had 73 receptions behind the line of scrimmage, which was 35 more than the next-closest running back. McCaffrey still managed 697 receiving yards and 35 first downs.\n\nOff a season with 311 rushing attempts and 102 receptions, Shanahan’s hand will be forced to dial back the touches for McCaffrey.\n\nBasic Info\n\nAge: 30\n\nExperience: 9 accrued seasons\n\nHeight: 5’10\n\nWeight: 210 pounds\n\nCap Status\n\nMcCaffrey is under contract through the 2026 season. This is the final year of McCaffrey having a relatively cheap cap number.\n\nMcCaffrey’s base salary is $1.3 million in 2026. That number spikes to $16.85 million next season. That is in addition to McCaffrey’s annual prorated bonuses.\n\nHe has a $18.6 million signing bonus that pays out $3.94 million this year and next. Plus a $24.79 option bonus that will be paid out $4.95 in 2026 and 2027.McCaffrey’s base salary is $1.3 million in 2026. That number spikes to $16.85 million next season.\n\nThat is in addition to McCaffrey’s annual prorated bonuses. He has a $18.6 million signing bonus that pays out $3.94 million this year and next. Plus a $24.79 million option bonus that will be paid out $4.95 million in 2026 and 2027.\n\nThat’s how you get a cap number of $26 million during McCaffrey’s 31-year-old season next year.\n\nIf the 49ers were to release McCaffrey after this season, they would save $17.5 million in cap space. The alternative could be restructuring McCaffrey’s contract, which would save $11.7 million in cap space. The latter option does not have any dead money, while the former has $8.9 million.\n\nIs this the final year we see McCaffrey in a 49ers uniform?\n\nSalary cap and age will have a big say in this. There is no arguing about McCaffrey’s impact and what he means to the 49ers. He’s incredible. But we know how Father Time is with running backs once they hit 30.\n\nWe also know what history says about players coming off 400-touch seasons. Injuries are as close to inevitable as it gets. If it’s not injuries, it’s the production that falls off a cliff.\n\nIt’s difficult to imagine McCaffrey not being successful in a Shanahan offense with the weapons currently on the roster. The added speed and WR1 at wide receiver should only make McCaffrey more dangerous out of the backfield.\n\nThe data tells us McCaffrey has lost a step. That doesn’t mean he’s any less effective, as evidenced by his missed tackle rate. But the 49ers will have to make a decision on McCaffrey with a ballooned salary.\n\nThe team just used a third-round pick on Kaelon Black. Jordan James is 22. If those two look like they can be the future, the 49ers may turn the page from McCaffrey. If not, a restructure may be in the works.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784833260;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";i:1;s:30:\"San Francisco 49ers Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4034;s:11:\"player_name\";s:19:\"Christian McCaffrey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2295;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cf30a669d3ababd34187af2af8fb97f2\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Ranking Ryan Poles’ draft picks from 2022 and 2023\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119380/chicago-bears-ranking-ryan-poles-draft-picks\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"Ryan Poles concluded his fifth draft as the general manager of the Bears in April, headlining the class with Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. It’s exciting to imagine what could come from his haul in the 2026 NFL Draft, especially seeing the success Chicago had from their rookie class in 2025. The general belief within the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12450:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 23: Darnell Wright #58 of the Chicago Bears lines up before a play during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on November 23, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nRyan Poles concluded his fifth draft as the general manager of the Bears in April, headlining the class with Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. It’s exciting to imagine what could come from his haul in the 2026 NFL Draft, especially seeing the success Chicago had from their rookie class in 2025.\n\nThe general belief within the NFL scouting community is that it takes three years to evaluate whether a draft pick was good or not. This coincidences with the fifth-year option deadline, and it gives players a long enough runway period to get acclimated into the league while putting some accountability on the table once contract extensions become a possibility.\n\nAs of this writing, two of Poles’ draft classes as general manager of the Bears have concluded at least three NFL seasons: the 2022 and 2023 classes. There’s a possibility some of these rankings change as the years progress, but there’s enough film and data on these players to know who the good picks were.\n\nThese rankings will factor in peak production, longevity, and draft status. For example on the latter: a player who fizzled out as a third-round pick would be ranked lower than a seventh-round pick who fizzled out due to the higher expectations that come with the earlier draft selection. Without further ado, here’s my ranking of all 21 draft picks the Bears made in those two years.\n\n21. Velus Jones Jr.\n\nOriginally drafted as a wide receiver in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Velus Jones Jr. only ever caught 12 passes for the Bears. He eventually made the change to running back to improve his chances of making the 53-man roster with a better group of weapons in 2024. His pre-draft specialty as a returner didn’t pan out, as he fumbled four times in 27 games before the Bears released him midway through his third year in Chicago.\n\n20. Zacch Pickens\n\nZacch Pickens didn’t even make it to his third year with the Bears, as he ended up a roster cut before the start of the 2025 season, which would’ve been Year 3 in his stint. Their 2023 third-round pick didn’t make much of an impact in two years, tallying just 1.5 sacks and 39 tackles. The only reason Pickens isn’t in last place is because he didn’t actively cost the Bears games like Jones did.\n\n19. Tyler Scott\n\nHand up: I really liked the Tyler Scott pick at the time it was made. The speedster from Cincinnati entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick in 2023 and caught 17 passes for 168 yards as a rookie. He only caught one pass the entire 2024 season, though, and he didn’t offer much value as a special teams defender. The Bears ended up releasing him before the 2025 season, too.\n\n18. Travis Bell\n\nOne of <a href=\"https://www.al.com/sports/2023/05/bears-gm-on-montgomery-rookie-1-of-my-favorite-human-beings.html\">Ryan Poles’ “favorite human beings”</a>, Travis Bell was a seventh-round pick in 2022 at defensive tackle but never played a regular season snap with the Bears. He bounced around a few NFL practice squads but most recently won a UFL championship with the Louisville Kings this past season.\n\n17. Trestan Ebner\n\nPart of Baylor’s one-two punch in the backfield including Abram Smith, Trestan Ebner was the speedster of the two, and despite being less heralded in the pre-draft process, was the only one drafted. Unfortunately, he only played one season with the Bears, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry on 24 rushing attempts. Chicago waived him before the 2023 season, and he never signed with another team.\n\n16. Zachary Thomas\n\nOne of the three sixth-round picks the Bears made in 2022, Zachary Thomas also never played a snap for the team. He got waived before the start of the regular season and made the practice squad, but he ended up claimed by the Rams in November of that year. Even though he never played for Chicago, the fact that he stuck around the league for a while longer ranks him above Ebner.\n\n15. Trenton Gill\n\nThe Bears got two years out of Trenton Gill as their punter, but the results were never great. In both of his years, he finished outside of the top 20 in the NFL in both yards per punt and percentage of punts inside the 20-yard line. He ended up released after Chicago drafted Tory Taylor in 2024. Gill played more than the average seventh-round pick, but the production wasn’t up to par for what you’d hope from using a draft pick on a special teamer.\n\n14. Ja’Tyre Carter\n\nJa’Tyre Carter ended up starting two games at guard for the Bears in 2023, but his other 11 appearances with the team were as a backup on special teams. He’s currently on a futures deal with the Panthers, so he’s still in the NFL. For a seventh-round pick, you can do worse than someone who’s remained in the league for five years, even if it’s not with the team who drafted him.\n\n13. Kendall Williamson\n\nA seventh-round pick in 2023, Kendall Williamson spent his rookie year on the Bears’ practice squad. However, they didn’t sign him to a futures deal at the end of the regular season, so he became a free agent without ever suiting up for the team. The reason he’s higher than others on this list is because of what he’s done outside of Chicago; he appeared in all 17 games with the Chargers last year, serving as a backup safety and special teams contributor.\n\n12. Doug Kramer\n\nDoug Kramer is the highest ranked of his fellow 2022 sixth-round picks, though that’s not necessarily a high bar. He spent 2024 as a primary backup offensive lineman for the Bears, subbing in as a fullback in some instances. He most notably fumbled a handoff on the goal line in Chicago’s loss to the Commanders that year — you know the one — though that’s more the coaching staff’s fault than anything. Kramer gets some credit for having some staying power with the team, as he was on the Bears for the most part of three years.\n\n11. Roschon Johnson\n\nThe first player on this list who’s still on the Bears, Roschon Johnson showed some encouraging flashes in his second NFL season, rushing for six touchdowns on just 55 carries in 2024. With the addition of Kyle Monangai last offseason, though, Johnson took a step back in his offensive role, carrying the ball just twice in 2025. He’s Chicago’s third-string running back and projects as a special teamer heading into 2026.\n\n10. Noah Sewell\n\nNoah Sewell is also still on the Bears’ roster, and he even started in nine games for them in 2025 when T.J. Edwards went down with injury. The results weren’t pretty, though; among 81 qualified linebackers, he ranked just No. 78 with a 64.7 <a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-hq/rankings/linebacker\">PFN LB Impact Score</a> last year. Sewell has been a serviceable backup and special teamer, though he faces more competition for a roster spot going into 2026.\n\n9. Dominique Robinson\n\nThough he never took that giant leap Bears fans had hoped from him as a developmental edge rusher, Dominique Robinson has made out well for himself as a raw fifth-round pick from Miami (OH) in 2022. He spent four years with the Bears and played in 46 games, tallying 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Texans this offseason.\n\n8. Terell Smith\n\nIf Terell Smith hadn’t missed the 2025 season due to injury, he’d probably rank higher on this list. He looked the part of great cornerback depth through his first two seasons with the Bears, playing in 26 games and starting in six of them. Heading into the final year of his rookie deal, he’s allowed a passer rating of just 76.9 when targeted in his NFL career thus far.\n\n7. Elijah Hicks\n\nThe first player on this list to earn a second contract with the Bears, Elijah Hicks has been a staple on their special teams units each of the last four years. He’s combined for 122 tackles in that time and has even stepped in as a replacement on defense when needed, having started 15 games for Chicago. He came back on a one-year, $2.6 million deal this offseason.\n\n6. Tyrique Stevenson\n\nIt’s tough to tell where to rank Tyrique Stevenson, because while he hasn’t fully lived up to expectations, he’s far from the worst result you can get from a second-round pick. Since joining the Bears in 2023, he’s started in 40 games, intercepting seven passes and breaking up 38. He allowed 15.9 yards per catch in 2025 but has never been a major weakness starting at cornerback.\n\n5. Gervon Dexter\n\nA lot of the same sentiment that can be said about Stevenson applies to Dexter, even though there’s a little more production to come with the latter. With a 12.7% career missed tackle rate, he’s been a liability against the run, but he has an impressive 11.0 sacks in his last two years with the Bears. Now in the final year of his rookie deal, Dexter feels primed to make some money with his speed and pass-rushing ability, but he could really help his case by finally improving in run support.\n\n4. Jaquan Brisker\n\nThe Bears didn’t bring back Jaquan Brisker at the end of his rookie deal, as he signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Steelers this offseason. However, he started all 52 games he played in Chicago, proving himself versatile with his instincts in coverage and hard-hitting demeanor. He was prone to allowing completions but limited big plays pretty well; all told, he was a perfectly serviceable starter at safety who I anticipated would get more on the open market this March.\n\n3. Braxton Jones\n\nBraxton Jones ranks higher than some of the other players below him for two reasons: he earned a second contract with the Bears, and his accomplishments as a fifth-round pick are more impressive than the most recent three entries’ accomplishments as second-round picks. Jones stepped in and started at left tackle as a rookie in 2022, and he was a serviceable starter from 2022 to 2024. That’s very tough to do for a Day 3 pick out of an FCS school. Injuries cut his 2025 season short, but he earned a one-year, prove-it deal worth $10 million. He figures to start at left tackle for the Bears with Ozzy Trapilo out.\n\n2. Kyler Gordon\n\nAt the time of his three-year, $40 million extension in April of 2025, Kyler Gordon was the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the NFL at $13.3 million AAV. His fluidity in coverage, ability to make plays on the ball, and blitzing versatility made him a valuable piece of the Bears’ defense. Going into 2026, a multitude of injuries since then have put his future with the team in doubt. If he can return back to form, though, he should remain one of the top slot cornerbacks in the league.\n\n1. Darnell Wright\n\nAs of this writing, Darnell Wright is the only All-Pro that Poles has drafted. It’s been an incredible ascension for Wright, who has gotten better each year since the Bears used a first-round draft pick on him in 2023. He ranked seventh among offensive tackles and fourth among right tackles with an 85.0 <a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-hq/rankings/offensive-linemen\">PFN OL Impact Score</a> in 2025. He’s a physical, nasty lineman with the movement skills and technical skills to thrive in Ben Johnson’s offense, particularly as a wide-zone run blocker. 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The deal is reportedly a $57.27 million deal that is fully guaranteed with a fifth year option. Now that that domino has fallen, will Ty Simpon’s deal with the Los Angeles Rams […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4483:\"\n\n\n \n NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 15: Fernando Mendoza accepts the Best College Athlete, Men\'s Sports award onstage during the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders reached an agreement on a rookie deal with Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49433918/raiders-sign-no-1-pick-fernando-mendoza-rookie-contract\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49433918/raiders-sign-no-1-pick-fernando-mendoza-rookie-contract\">The deal is reportedly a $57.27 million deal that is fully guaranteed with a fifth year option.</a> Now that that domino has fallen, will Ty Simpon’s deal with the Los Angeles Rams be next? <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/144256/ty-simpson-contract-fernando-mendoza\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/144256/ty-simpson-contract-fernando-mendoza\">He’s the only player taken in the first round of the 2026 draft waiting to be signed.</a>\n\nThough heavily debated as a good or bad move, Simpson was selected by the Rams with the 13th overall pick. That’s more than 10 picks after Mendoza, but still within the top-15 of the draft. How much will those picks in-between impact Simpson’s deal?\n\nFor comparison’s sake, Bo Nix was taken in the 2024 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick, and <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/90341/bo-nix/contract/summary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/90341/bo-nix/contract/summary\">spotrac.com lists Nix’s deal as an $18,613,166 deal</a>. The cap has gone up since 2024, so odds are Simpson will command a larger deal than Nix, but that’s not official, yet.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=ty+simpson%27s+rookie+deal&sca_esv=de982f5a9a8bacae&sxsrf=APpeQnvNWozr29gEiwaT_zj50q6sEegrJA%3A1784831885604&source=hp&ei=jV9iauyRIora5NoPn5W32QM&iflsig=ABILxe8AAAAAamJtnT6b4SD2d1lU6shNm0FEjUr38fvX&ved=0ahUKEwisjJf0uOmVAxUKLVkFHZ_KLTsQ4dUDCC4&uact=5&oq=ty+simpson%27s+rookie+deal&gs_lp=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_gBgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=ty+simpson%27s+rookie+deal&sca_esv=de982f5a9a8bacae&sxsrf=APpeQnvNWozr29gEiwaT_zj50q6sEegrJA%3A1784831885604&source=hp&ei=jV9iauyRIora5NoPn5W32QM&iflsig=ABILxe8AAAAAamJtnT6b4SD2d1lU6shNm0FEjUr38fvX&ved=0ahUKEwisjJf0uOmVAxUKLVkFHZ_KLTsQ4dUDCC4&uact=5&oq=ty+simpson%27s+rookie+deal&gs_lp=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_gBgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz\">If you use Google/AI</a> (this is likely subject change), it’s expected that Simpson will fetch around a $25 million deal. That’s quite a bit more than Nix, but still well under Mendoza’s contract, which makes sense given that Mendoza was taken first overall as opposed to Simpson at pick 13.\n\nUnless something truly unprecedented happens, Simpson will be signing his deal with the Rams. It’s a matter of when and not if. 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The question was first answered by former NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins, who doubted the team has enough “on the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3535:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 23: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs attempts a pass while under pressure from Adetomiwa Adebawore #95 of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Thursday morning, ESPN’s “Get Up” crew previewed the 2026 NFL season with a question about the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>: how good are the Chiefs if quarterback Patrick Mahomes can’t be 100% healthy this season?\n\nThe question was first answered by former NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins, who doubted the team has enough “on the outside” to succeed like the organization has in past years of the Mahomes era, before pointing out that the quarterback may need to tweak his game to make it work.\n\n\n“Does he need to change his style? He probably will need to,” Hawkins said. “He’s a little older, he’s obviously coming off injury, I don’t think that he can.”\n\n\n\n“They can’t afford a diet version of Patrick Mahomes and still expect to be as good as they’ve been in his career,” Hawkins concluded.\n\n\nNFL insider Adam Schefter responded to Hawkins with the context of the team’s actions this offseason, looking to strengthen the team around a recovering Mahomes.\n\n\n“This is why you break the bank and sign Kenneth Walker III,” Schefter said. “This is why you bring in Eric Bieniemy as your offensive coordinator. This is why you plan to have the ground game, the rushing attack as much a part of your offense as it has been in any recent season.”\n\n\nFormer NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum countered Schefter with the significance of the pass game in having an elite run game.\n\n\n“If [they] don’t have somebody on the outside, you’re going to load the box and say, ‘Hey, make somebody on the outside beat us, you’re going to load the box, we’re not going to let Walker be that guy,‘” Tannenbaum noted.\n\n\nFormer NFL offensive lineman Damien Woody finished the segment with a definitive statement on where he believes the Chiefs are in the pecking order this season.\n\n\n“I don’t know if any Andy Reid team is going to go ground and pound,” Woody mentioned. “But this might be the first year in quite some time where they’re going to be forced to have an identity on offense because of the lack of explosiveness in the passing game.”\n\n\n\n“This team needs an identity,” Woody continued. “Too many times over the last few years, we saw the team ask Patrick Mahomes to basically throw on his cape and try to will this team to win, and I don’t think that’s going to be the case for this team moving forward this year. 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Mendoza and Simpson were the last two first-round picks who had not signed their rookie contracts, but that changed on Thursday as the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2941:\"\n\n\n \n THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE - Hosted by Marcello Hernández, who will bring his signature humor to the stage as he joins a star-studded roster of athletes and celebrities honoring the greatest achievements in the world of sports. \"The ESPYS\" will air live on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT on ABC, ESPN+ and be available to stream next day on Hulu. (Disney/Frank Micelotta) FERNANDO MENDOZA (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Disney via Getty Images) | Disney via Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams don’t usually make first-round picks and maybe Ty Simpson’s prolonged waiting game to sign his rookie contract helps explain why, especially now that Fernando Mendoza is under contract. Mendoza and Simpson were the last two first-round picks who had not signed their rookie contracts, but that changed on Thursday as the Las Vegas Raiders officially locked down the first overall pick of the draft.\n\nMendoza signed a four-year, $57 million deal, which we all knew would happen because of the rookie pay scale as per the CBA. We already know what Simpson is going to sign for, we already know it will be fully-guaranteed, but the Rams continue to work on “contract language” with the 13th overall pick.\n\nThe only other two unsigned rookies in the NFL are quarterback Drew Allar and edge rusher Gabe Jacas.\n\n\nOne finally is done: The Raiders and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza reached agreement today on a four-year, $57.2 million contract. With the Raiders rookies having reported to camp, Mendoza now can get to work. <a href=\"https://t.co/5wBD7nP1UH\">pic.twitter.com/5wBD7nP1UH</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2080335356541411717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/ty-simpson-contract-update-rams-former-nfl-agent\">As per Blaine Grisak’s interview with Joel Corry of CBS Sports</a>, the wait with Simpson is likely related to a signing bonus:\n\n\n“Simpson’s camp is probably insisting that the Rams extend the 2024 quarterback payment convention to him since he was drafted one slot lower than Nix,” said Corry. “Nearly every team besides the Jaguars and Rams requires offsets with salary guarantees for draft picks, including those selected in the top 10.”\n\n\n\n“Based on past practices, Simpson’s contract with the Rams shouldn’t contain offsets,” continued Corry. “The last time the Rams had a first-round pick, edge rusher Jared Verse in 2024, his contract did not contain offsets in the salary guarantees despite being the 19th overall selection.”\n\n\nThe Rams report to camp on Saturday. 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Travis and I will be out at the Miller Electric Center throughout the next few weeks to report back on your Jacksonville Jaguars. While he monitors several positional battles, I’ll be keeping an eye on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8624:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: General manager James Gladstone talks with Nate Boerkircher #87 and Tanner Koziol #89 of the Jacksonville Jaguars walks off the field during rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center on May 09, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n2026 NFL training camps are about to kick off around the league, turning America’s attention back from fútbol to football. \n\nTravis and I will be out at the Miller Electric Center throughout the next few weeks to report back on your Jacksonville Jaguars. While he monitors <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-depth-chart/86728/5-crucial-jaguars-position-battles-before-week-1\">several positional battles</a>, I’ll be keeping an eye on two players in particular. \n\n\n\nTE Nate Boerkircher\n\nJacksonville’s skill player lineup for 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WRs) looks impressive on paper. The starting receivers will be Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Jakobi Meyers; the top tight end will be Brenton Strange; and the lead running back role will rotate between Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez Jr., and LeQuint Allen Jr.\n\nThe Jaguars are equipped for lighter packages as well. 10 personnel (1 RB, 0 TEs, 4 WRs) would allow Travis Hunter to play alongside those aforementioned wideouts, while 21 personnel (2 RBs, 1 TE, 2 WRs) — specifically, “pony” packages that field two receiving-capable backs as opposed to a tailback and a fullback — is another potential wrinkle to create schematic advantages.\n\nBut what about when the offense wants to put heavier bodies on the field? \n\nLiam Coen could experiment with jumbo packages that add an extra offensive lineman to the equation, as he did on 108 snaps (sixth-most in the NFL) in his first year as Jaguars head coach. But that was more so a necessity than a luxury. About halfway through the 2025 season, Strange was placed on injured reserve, Hunter Long and Quintin Morris missed five combined games, and Johnny Mundt was at one point a healthy scratch. A lack of tight end availability gave way to more jumbo package opportunities.\n\nPlays with extra offensive linemen will still be part of Coen’s offense, but he’ll want to scale back those looks in favor of ones with multiple tight ends. \n\nThe return of 12 personnel (1 RB, 2 TEs, 2 WRs) and 13 personnel (1 RB, 3 TEs, 1 WR) to a league ruled by three-receiver sets is perhaps the top schematic story of this offseason. \n\nJacksonville re-signed Morris before selecting two tight ends, Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol, in a draft that saw 22 tight ends in total go off the board (most since 2002).\n\nAs a nearly-25-year-old prospect with just 38 career receptions, the selection of Boerkircher at No. 56 overall originally caught observers off guard. He’s an intriguing athlete, sure, but a near-top-50 selection? For someone who projects to be a No. 2 tight end? Really?\n\nReally. \n\nThe Jags liked Morris enough to bring him back, and Long is still on the roster, but they’re hoping to see Boerkircher earn a Week 1 role as a complementary piece to Strange.\n\nDuring OTAs in June, Coen hinted toward a larger receiving workload for his top tight end so long as Boerkircher can hold up as a blocker.\n\n\n“As much as man, we love Brenton Strange blocking and he’s so tough, he wants to do it, he’s physical, he’ll bite you. He also missed some time last year … when you look at when he has production what our record looks like, it’s kind of interesting to see. And so, allowing Brenton to continue to do what he does well, but also to maybe take some of that wear and tear, some of the pounding that it takes when you’re blocking the Travon Walkers of the world and Josh Hines-Allens of the world, getting him matched up more on those linebackers and safeties and now he’s an advantage for us. Now we have an edge. So, we always feel good about Strange blocking at the point of attack, but we needed some help there. Being able to provide Strange an option to go maybe split out or go block other people that maybe keep him out of some of those one-on-one big situations, I think that’s going to help us tremendously.”\n\n\nI’m prepared to be underwhelmed by Boerkircher’s impact in the pass game for the duration of his rookie season. However, if he can hold his own in the trenches as early as training camp, I’ll feel much more comfortable about the flexibility of Coen’s offense entering the 2026 season.\n\nEDGE Travon Walker\n\nAt the NFL’s annual league meetings back in March, Coen <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/83773/liam-coen-travon-walker-aaron-donald-habits\">revealed</a> a bold goal he set for Walker. \n\n\n“I had an almost two-hour meeting with him at the end of the season. Just what that looked like in terms of dominating. You know, I was with Aaron Donald in L.A., and we literally had to take him out of practice in order for us to gain yards on offense. And so, if you want to get where you want to go, and where we want you to go, and where you can go, I need to be taking you out of practice so that we can operate on offense. I want that kind of destruction and mindset and mentality. And he was on the same page about it.”\n\n\n\n“Not talent, not anything about their length and size and anything that way. It’s just habits. Elite habits, elite practice preparation, game preparation, that. Those habits. The way that you practice on a day-to-day basis. I’d better be taking you out of the practice for us to operate. You should disrupt the entire thing in order for us to operate. I want that.”\n\n\nLet’s see if we get it!\n\nWalker does have a lot of momentum entering this season, and not just because he’s <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/83847/jags-sign-travon-walker-contract-extension-details\">$110 million richer</a>. After ranking top-15 among all NFL defenders in sacks (2) and pressures (12) through the first three games of last season, he sustained the first of several injuries in Week 4, but continued to play relatively well nonetheless.\n\nThe former Bulldog offers defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile the type of X’s and O’s advantage that Coen is hoping to get out of Boerkircher. On <a href=\"https://x.com/Jason_Hamby14/status/2040172077999661222\">The Brent & Austen Show</a> in April, Campanile said Walker’s versatility “is really what enables us to do a lot of the things that we do.”\n\n\n“A guy like Travon lets us play so many different fronts over the course of the game with the same personnel grouping that it makes it hard for the offense to ever get a gauge on what you’re going to be in in terms of the front. It’s one thing in the backend, you know, to be multiple and changing coverages and all that, but to be able to come out and be in over defense, be in under defense, be in bear, be in 6-1 defense, you know, be in loaded fronts. You really have to have a guy who’s versatile enough to do that.”\n\n\nThe now-healthy and wealthy Walker started to flash those AD-like habits at OTAs, to the delight of his head coach. “Travon Walker showed up in a big way, especially when we got into some competitive situations, doing what I challenged him with, which was to dominate. Through the first two days of minicamp, he didn’t lose many reps.”\n\nJacksonville’s roster is stocked with high-potential first-round picks. Walker, Anton Harrison, Brian Thomas Jr., and Travis Hunter are already significant contributors, but to take a leap in the NFL hierarchy, the Jaguars will need these players to take a leap individually. It starts with the guy who just got paid.\n\n\n\nJaguars fans, let us know your thoughts in the comments below!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784830087;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"Jacksonville Jaguars analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Roster\";i:2;s:34:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Ventrell Miller\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2301;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"020326fca7fac63aa091729f9a7959af\";s:5:\"title\";s:34:\"Eagles schedule preview: Cardinals\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/177662/eagles-schedule-preview-cardinals\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"When and where: Week 13 in Arizona Key additions: HC Mike LaFleur, G Isaac Seumalo, RB Tyler Allgeier, DT Roy Lopez, WR Kendrick Bourne, QB Gardner Minshew Key subtractions: QB Kyler Murray, S Jalen Thompson, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, DL Calais Campbell, LT Kelvin Beachum, RT Jonah Williams Last season: The Cardinals, the franchise with the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2372:\"\n\n\n \n Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) is introduced before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 25, 2025. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nWhen and where: Week 13 in Arizona\n\nKey additions: HC Mike LaFleur, G Isaac Seumalo, RB Tyler Allgeier, DT Roy Lopez, WR Kendrick Bourne, QB Gardner Minshew\n\nKey subtractions: QB Kyler Murray, S Jalen Thompson, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, DL Calais Campbell, LT Kelvin Beachum, RT Jonah Williams\n\nLast season: The Cardinals, the franchise with the second worst winning percentage among active NFL teams, lost more games in 2025 than in any season in franchise history\n\nThe question for this team: Which QB are the Cardinals drafting in April?\n\nThe Cardinals season is already over. This is a team in a contract dispute with Jacoby Brissett, who led the team to one win in 12 starts in 2025.\n\nBrissett isn’t wrong to hold out, he’d probably make more money as a backup on another team, at the least he would have the benefit of no longer being on the Cardinals, a franchise that has charged players for the food they have given them.\n\nAt the same time, the Cardinals also aren’t wrong to not give Brissett any additional money, they have Gardner Minshew and 3rd round pick Carson Beck to tank with. They don’t need Brissett, nobody does.\n\nThere’s really no point in discussing the 2026 Arizona Cardinals. This is a team with the 6th most dead money (virtually the same as the Eagles) for 2026, and yet the 5th most cap space for 2026. According to Over The Cap, 24.8% of the Cardinals cap space is from rookie contracts, the most in the league. Over a third of the Cardinals salary cap for 2026 is being used on nobody on the roster. They’re not trying to compete this year. 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That\'s a significant development for the 2024 second-round pick. Brooks made a late debut as a rookie because he was recovering from a torn ACL and his run ended when he tore the same ACL again in his third game. Brooks missed all of last season while recovering and said in April that he was feeling close to 100 percent after an extended rehab period. On Thursday, head coach Dave Canales said Brooks resembled the player that the team was so high on when he came out of Texas. \"Really looking forward to, just the hard work that JB has had to do over the last couple of years to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.panthers.com/news/training-camp-observations-lead-with-love-after-nic-scourton-knee-injury-mri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get him to this point</a>,\" Canales said, via the team\'s website. \"He feels great. He feels strong. He looks fast; he looks like the guy that I remember, and I\'m really excited for that. But more so just, for a guy to go through things and to be able to have the emotional and mental resiliency to go through that training twice, to get himself back, this is a celebration, and you can feel the gratitude in him; you can feel the focus and how important this opportunity is for him.\"The Panthers have Chuba Hubbard and Trevor Etienne back from last year\'s team, but Rico Dowdle moved on to Pittsburgh after leading the team in rushing and that should leave the door open for Brooks to grab a share of the backfield work if he continues to impress the coaching staff. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784828963;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11583;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2303;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ef7710e1102d94d023f5a2d22a6ed0e8\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Which 49ers player will be the biggest standout during training camp?\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/160572/which-49ers-player-will-be-the-biggest-standout-during-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"We are a few days away from the San Francisco 49ers’ entire team reporting to training camp. 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That opens the door for some other players on the roster to make a name for themselves and catch the eyes of the coaching staff.\n\nThat’s especially true for the new faces on the roster. And there are plenty of those who will look to take advantage of potential openings. Whether that’s Christian Kirk at wide receiver, Robert Jones or Brett Toth at guard, Nate Hobbs in the secondary, or one of the undrafted free agent rookies added on defense, we can expect somebody to stand out.\n\nLast season, that was Demarcus Robinson. He was unguardable during training camp. You would have thought he was Brandon Aiyuk the way he was being talked about last August. Unfortunately, that summer success never came to fruition during the season.\n\nSo, who will be the summer standout this year?\n\nWhich 49ers player will be the biggest standout during training camp?\n\nMy answer: Jacob Cowing\n\nIn these practice settings, it tends to be the wide receiver, much like Robinson a year ago. 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And imagine if he didn’t just break the record, but that he shattered it.\n\nIn making 61 predictions for the 2026 NFL season, <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys\">SB Nation’s Jarrett Bailey went above and beyond when it came to predicting the type of first season that Garrett will have in L.A.</a>:\n\n\nMyles Garrett breaks sack record for second straight year\n\n\n\nAfter recording 6.5 sacks in the first two weeks of the season, the Myles Garrett sack record watch becomes a focal point around the NFL for the second straight season. It doesn’t take him the full 17 games to achieve it this time around, though, as he gets to Baker Mayfield in Week 15 to get sack No. 24 on the year before finishing the season with 25.5 and winning his second consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award.\n\n\nIn addition to breaking the sacks record, Bailey also predicted that Garrett would have 3.5 sacks against the Giants in Week 2. That’s the type of start that Garrett will need to get off to in order to break his own record.\n\nPlaying along side Aaron Donald couldn’t hurt, if that’s what happens.\n\nBailey also predicted that the Rams will blow out the 49ers in Week 1 and eventually earn the number one seed.\n\n\n“Nothing groundbreaking here. The Rams essentially built their own version of the MonSTARS by trading for both Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett to add to a team that already featured Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and reigning MVP Matthew Stafford. 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No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has signed his rookie contract, the team announced. \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/Raiders/status/2080329814716920091?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let’s get this thing rolling</a>,\" Mendoza said in a video released by the team on social media. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes Mendoza\'s deal is worth $57.27 million, fully guaranteed. The Raiders also hold a fifth-year option on the first-round pick. Mendoza\'s signing should clear the way for Rams quarterback Ty Simpson and Steelers quarterback Drew Allar to also sign their rookie deals. Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract earlier this week.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784825550;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2309;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"73c0b371f469916c93f03cb6bffeb441\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza signing rookie contract\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135079/raiders-news-fernando-mendoza-signs-rookie-contract\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"The wait is over. The Las Vegas Raiders have now secured its entire rookie draft class by signing No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. It was a long process since the Raiders drafted the Heisman Trophy winner from Indiana on April 23. There was media speculation that he remained unsigned because of details with secondary […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2457:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 03: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders stretches during an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 03, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe wait is over. The Las Vegas Raiders have now secured its entire rookie draft class by signing No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.\n\nIt was a long process since the Raiders drafted the Heisman Trophy winner from Indiana on April 23. There was media speculation that he remained unsigned because of details with secondary contract language such as guarantee payout scheduling, offset language and voiding rules.\n\nNFL Media reported he signed a four-year, $57.27 million fully guaranteed contract. The team hold a fifth-year option that will be determined in the spring of 2029. Mendoza’s signing comes on the day the Raiders’ rookies and select veterans report to training camp. The first full-squad practice is Wednesday.\n\nWith Mendoza signed, the focus turns to when he will play. Recently, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media raised some eyebrows about the plan for Mendoza this season.\n\nAccording to Rapoport, the team’s ideal plan for the No. 1 overall draft pick is to keep him on the shelf for his entire rookie season. Rapoport said the team would like to see veteran Kirk Cousins, who was signed this offseason and who will turn 38 next month, play for the entire season.\n\nThe Raiders have yet to publicly say what their plan is other than saying they do, indeed, have a quarterback plan. Both Las Vegas general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak have said they would like to see rookie quarterbacks, in general, sit and learn in an ideal world. But an exact timeline for Mendoza hasn’t been announced.\n\nSo, Rapoport’s report is interesting to suggest that Raiders would rather not insert Mendoza in the lineup at all in 2026.\n\nTime will what will happen, but the plan can proceed with Mendoza now officially in the fold.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784825190;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Las Vegas Raiders Draft\";i:1;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2310;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b7c92bc0c63c5692c534f024f06fac2b\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Patriots training camp preview 2026: Edge stability is a must\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/130596/defensive-edge-preview-2026-gabe-jacas\";s:11:\"description\";s:359:\"The New England Patriots reshaped their defensive edge during Mike Vrabel’s first year as head coach in 2025, signing longtime Vrabel pupil in Tennessee Harold Landry and taking a flier on 2020 first-round selection K’Lavon Chaisson. New England’s sack numbers improved from 2024, with Landry and Chaisson proving to be more effective, but only to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7870:\"\n\n\n \n CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 01: Illinois Fighting Illini OLB Gabe Jacas (17) during a college football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini on November 1, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots reshaped their defensive edge during Mike Vrabel’s first year as head coach in 2025, signing longtime Vrabel pupil in Tennessee Harold Landry and taking a flier on 2020 first-round selection K’Lavon Chaisson.\n\nNew England’s sack numbers improved from 2024, with Landry and Chaisson proving to be more effective, but only to an extent. Those totals still placed the defense below the NFL average, so the team decided to make additions.\n\nIn the next edition of our Patriots training camp preview series, we’ll take a look at New England’s edge-rushing corps in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices. Veterans will report to the facility on July 24.\n\n*Denotes player on the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/129871/2026-roster-projection-minicamp-offseason-workouts\">Pats Pulpit 53-man roster projection</a>\n\nDepth chart\n\nStarters: <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128011/harold-landry-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Harold Landry III (30)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128370/dremont-jones-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Dre’Mont Jones (29)*</a> | Backups: <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130852/gabe-jacas-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Gabe Jacas (22/R)*</a>, Elijah Ponder (23)*, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130569/bradyn-swinson-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Bradyn Swinson (23)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130544/patriots-2026-scouting-report-for-ed-jesse-luketa\">Jesse Luketa (27)</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130608/quintayvious-hutchins-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Quintayvious Hutchins (23/R)</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130991/xavier-holmes-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Xavier Holmes (24/R)</a>\n\nHead coach Mike Vrabel and Co. began the offseason by adding hybrid defensive end and linebacker Dre’Mont Jones to aid <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/125396/harold-landry-injury-update-optimism-mike-reiss\">veteran Harold Landry in his efforts to return from knee surgery</a> earlier this offseason. Jones rushes the passer with power and can line up at multiple spots along the formation.\n\nThe Patriots then decided the Jones upgrade wasn’t enough and <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-draft/126888/gabe-jacas-edge-pick-selection-second-round-nfl-trade\">selected an aggressive pass rusher</a> in the second round of the draft, Gabe Jacas. However, the rookie has yet to practice with the team this offseason and sign his rookie deal, leaving uncertainty about how prepared he’ll be for the start of training camp and next season.\n\nNew England also has two second-year rushers returning in former undrafted free agent Elijah Ponder and 2025 fifth-round pick Bradyn Swinson. Both will look to continue making positive strides throughout summer camp.\n\nLocal Boston College product and seventh-round selection Quintayvious Hutchins and rookie minicamp tryout Xavier Holmes add further developmental depth as the Patriots try to remain younger at the position with Landry and Jones sitting atop the depth chart.\n\nAdditionally, after three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and a practice-squad stint with the Los Angeles Rams, Jesse Luketa also slots in as an experienced and versatile option, rushing the passer, setting the edge in run defense, or helping the special-teams units.\n\nKey question: Can the depth provide ample support?\n\nWith neither Landry nor Jacas participating in practice yet — the former was <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131349/injury-update-pup-nfi-harold-landry-training-camp\">placed on the active/PUP list this week</a> while the latter remains unsigned — younger players like Ponder and Swinson have seen greater opportunities on the field.\n\nIn the absence of both players, Ponder, who had four sacks in his final eight games last season, has heavily repped with the first-team defense during the spring sessions. The defensive coaches are seemingly big fans of what he brings to the table.\n\n“I’ve got very high expectations for [Ponder]. Very,” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-media-transcripts-statements-interviews/129682/elijah-ponder-opportunity-minicamp-edge\">outside linebacker coach Mike Smith said</a> ahead of mandatory minicamp practice on June 10. “All these guys have done great all spring, but he really, really looks comfortable out there. It has really slowed down for him. Again, we’re nine or 10 [practices in], but I got high expectations for him.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-media-transcripts-statements-interviews/129742/bradyn-swinson-drake-maye-mandatory-minicamp-practice\">Vrabel also spoke highly of Swinson</a> at minicamp about his improvement during last season and through the spring, saying he’s “excited” for what the former LSU product can do in training camp.\n\nBut it remains to be seen the extent of what those second-year jumps will look like and whether they can match the production of players at the top of the depth chart.\n\nX-Factor: Gabe Jacas\n\nWith Landry still rehabbing, drafting Jacas was supposed to provide stability to New England’s room on the defensive edge. That said, Jacas has been absent since his appearance on the sidelines at rookie minicamp on May 7 and 9.\n\nIt was known that Jacas was dealing with a hamstring injury during the pre-draft process, but <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49046571/why-new-england-patriots-gabe-jacas-contract-absent-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESPN’s Mike Reiss wrote earlier this offseason</a> that the rookie also underwent a “clean-up” knee procedure. \n\nRelated to Jacas’ absence is his not being given a standard “participation agreement” in his rookie contract, Reiss also noted. That clause financially protects a player if they were to suffer an injury before signing.\n\nThe team knows what it’s getting from Jones as a player and has seen Landry’s production in a Patriots uniform (3.5 sacks in his first two games). 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Rookies report to camp today (Thursday, July 23), and we already have some positive news with fourth-round pick Jermod McCoy reportedly set to sign his contract. Granted, the biggest draft pick of them all, Fernando Mendoza, hasn’t put ink to paper yet at the time of writing. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2024:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-odds/134995/will-the-raiders-have-a-winning-record-in-2026\">Las Vegas Raiders</a> training camp is finally here! Rookies report to camp today (Thursday, July 23), and we already have some positive news with fourth-round pick <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135057/raiders-news-jermod-mccoy-sign-cornerback\">Jermod McCoy reportedly set to sign his contract</a>. Granted, the biggest draft pick of them all, Fernando Mendoza, hasn’t put ink to paper yet at the time of writing. So, the Raiders aren’t completely out of the woods when it comes to contract disputes. \n\n[Editor’s note: <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/135079/raiders-news-fernando-mendoza-signs-rookie-contract\">Fernando Mendoza signed his rookie contract on Thursday</a>, just before the team officially began training camp.]\n\nTraining camp finally getting underway should help give us some fodder for the mailbag moving forward. As always, anything Raiders-related is on the table and fire away with anything that’s on your mind. Send your questions my way by either dropping a comment in the comments section below, tweeting at me (<a href=\"https://twitter.com/MHolder95\">@MHolder95</a>) or via email at <a href=\"mailto:SBPQuestions1@gmail.com\">SBPQuestions1@gmail.com</a>. I’ll follow up with another column in the coming days.\n\nIf you don’t have a commenting account already, you’ll need to create one but the steps are pretty easy and it’s a seamless process. 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He is healthy, ready to report to camp and in great shape. <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/team/coaches-roster/david-blough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New offensive coordinator David Blough</a> is on record saying he wants to get the Commanders’ wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/daily-slop/401335/daily-slop-12-feb-26-new-commanders-oc-david-blough-how-do-we-get-terry-mclaurin-10-targets-a-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 targets</a> a game. Blough is also expected to follow the growing trend of heavy <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/418190/david-blough-washington-commanders-run-more-13-personnel-chig-okonkwo-ben-sinnott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 personnel</a> usage, so with McLaurin locked in on the field, there will be just one other wide receiver on the field in many formations. Using Ben Johnson’s offense as a model, this player would need to bring a full route tree, versatility, run-blocking, and yards-after-catch ability. There are no less than four receivers in camp vying for the starting role opposite of Washington’s best wide receiver. Today, we focus on two specifically: one a veteran, the other a rookie.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4567156/treylon-burks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treylon Burks was selected</a> with the 18th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Drafted out of Arkansas, where he put up <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/treylon-burks-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior</a> and was known for his YAC ability. His <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurkTr00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career</a> in Tennessee was marred by injuries, and Burks was released by the Titans in Oct. 2025 with a total of 53 receptions for 699 yards and one touchdown in 27 games. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Burks brings size and contested-catch ability to the Commanders.\n\nWhile not known as a refined route runner, Treylon has the versatility to play on the outside while also profiling as a big slot receiver. Posting an official 4.55 40-yard dash, Burks is not a speed threat, but after being signed to the Commanders practice squad and eventually the active roster, he was able to make an impact with last year’s team. Appearing in 10 games with three starts, Burks recorded 10 receptions for 130 yards with one touchdown. He had zero drops and a 100% catch rate in contested situations, including the <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/423274/commanders-news-nfl-declares-treylon-burks-catch-the-best-of-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL’s best catch of 2026</a>. The team liked what they saw from Burks and slowly increased his snap count over the season. Then they inked him to an extension just days before the start of free agency. Burks considers himself a fit for the Commanders new offense, <a href=\"https://x.com/BC__TV/status/2037551255732523317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">citing</a> Blough’s promotion to offensive coordinator as one of the reasons he decided to stay with Washington.\n\nAt 5’11 1/2″ and 187 pounds, third-round NFL draft pick Antonio Williams is the antithesis of Burks in some ways. He is a polished and refined <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/antonio-williams/32005749-4c14-3106-6d4c-8265048e714b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">route runner</a> that easily creates separation. Williams is not an imposing player like Burks, and while he can win in some contested catch situations, he is not physically dominant like the former Titan.\n\nWilliams is not going to overpower defenders with his run-blocking, but has a good understanding of how to seal and wall off defenders in a zone scheme. A natural fit for the slot, there is debate among many about his ability to play on the outside. General manager Adam Peters has <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/411920/adam-peters-the-ability-to-win-outside-differentiated-antonio-williams-from-other-wrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">made it clear</a> he believes Williams has the necessary versatility. In college, Williams created yards after the catch and has excellent vision with the ball in his hands.\n\nBurks was given multiple reps early in OTAs alongside McLaurin and responded by making a pair of tough catches along the sidelines and <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/can-wr-treylon-burks-prove-himself-with-washington-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">standing out</a> in the early sessions. Williams also started to stake his own claim for the job, and Dan Quinn was <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/antonio-williams-route-running-amon-ra-st-brown-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quick to praise </a>the rookie wide receiver. In fact, there has been early discussion of Williams as a <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25452234-dark-horse-candidates-win-each-nfl-award-2026-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">potential</a> offensive rookie of the year candidate. Commanders offensive assistant coach Wes Welker was quick to <a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/06/11/washington-commanders-wes-welker-antonio-williams/90500000007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remind</a> the media there is still a long way to go for the rookie, but Williams has looked the part early. Will he be able to win the starting role in camp, or will Burks’ pedigree, experience, and prototypical size be too much for the rookie to overcome?\n\n\nThe long-awaited All-22 from <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> WR Treylon Burks Included some clips from his time with the Titans. His size & versatility is on display in his tape. He possesses all the traits & talent to be a good WR, unfortunately has had bad luck with injuries. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/AMr6CNdjpm\">pic.twitter.com/AMr6CNdjpm</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2065571956137623703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nVs.\n\n\nAntonio Williams is my WR5 due to his coordinated, nuanced movement and ability to threaten the defense at all 3 levels Somewhere between Khalil Shakir and Tyler Lockett <a href=\"https://t.co/AUNzycLb0N\">pic.twitter.com/AUNzycLb0N</a>— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DF/status/2033981089358770505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784822400;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Roster\";i:2;s:36:\"Washington Commanders Roster Battles\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8135;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Treylon Burks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2313;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9e807020bdc5fc8a3fd0f105b0bf4e7d\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Safety\";s:4:\"link\";s:145:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119269/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-safety-coby-bryant-elijah-hicks\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"The Chicago Bears carried four safeties last year, and if that trend continues, then there’s not much drama at this position this season. Roster Locks The Bears paid Coby Bryant $40 million over three years to man one safety spot, so he’ll essentially replace Kevin Byard III, who not only played at an All-Pro level […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3855:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (22) celebrates during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears carried four safeties last year, and if that trend continues, then there’s not much drama at this position this season. \n\nRoster Locks\n\nThe Bears paid Coby Bryant $40 million over three years to man one safety spot, so he’ll essentially replace Kevin Byard III, who not only played at an All-Pro level but was also the captain of the defense both years in the Windy City. The 27-year-old Bryant is an ascending talent who brings more versatility, and he quickly embraced a leadership role.\n\n“He’s one of those guys, he knows what good football and bad football looks like,” head coach Ben Johnson recently <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/coby-bryant-bringing-contagious-energy-to-veteran-minicamp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/coby-bryant-bringing-contagious-energy-to-veteran-minicamp\">said</a> about Bryant. “He just came from a Super Bowl-winning team. There’s a premium on that experience. I think that easily resonates with all the guys in the locker room. I think there’s an instant amount of respect that he’s garnered because of that.”\n\nThe 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft brought Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman to Chicago, and while he started the offseason working with the second string, he didn’t stay with the twos very long.\n\n“Thieneman worked his way into first-team reps during mandatory minicamp while spending the spring learning Dennis Allen’s defense,” ESPN’s Courtney Cronin <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49167327/nfl-2026-first-round-draft-picks-impression\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49167327/nfl-2026-first-round-draft-picks-impression\">recently reported</a>. “Thieneman has been a sponge, particularly with his teammates in the secondary, and soaked up as much knowledge as he could from fellow safeties Coby Bryant and Elijah Hicks, the latter of whom will push him for playing time.”\n\nHicks has carved out a nice career for himself after being a part of Ryan Poles’ first draft class. The former seventh-round pick inked a one-year, $2.6 million deal, and he’ll be a core special teamer while backing up at safety.\n\nThe Bears also signed Cam Lewis in free agency (2 years/$6M), and he has experience at safety, nickel, and special teams. Lewis missed some of the offseason workouts with an injury, but as long as he’s healthy, he’s a lock.\n\nA Good Bet To Make It\n\nI think four is plenty at safety with how the roster is constructed, so the other three will be fighting for a spot or two on the practice squad. \n\nRoster Bubble/Practice Squad\n\nGervarrius Owens spent last year on Chicago’s practice squad, after previous stints with the Giants, Titans, and Vikings.\n\nAnthony Johnson Jr. missed the 2025 season with an injury, but in 2024, he played in 9 games with the Giants, and as a seventh-round pick in 2023 by the Packers, he appeared in 12 games with 4 starts for Green Bay.\n\nSkyler Thomas is a 2026 UDFA out of Oregon State, where he averaged 80 tackles a season over his last two years there. \n\nDo you see any surprises at safety for the Bears in 2026?\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784822400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8293;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Coby Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3233;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Kevin Byard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2314;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"05c090438455f4e0999d4a6c6833fcf4\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"Falcons Reacts Survey: What is Tua Tagovailoa’s outlook?\";s:4:\"link\";s:110:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-news/94541/falcons-reacts-survey-what-is-tua-tagovailoas-outlook\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s become increasingly likely that Tua Tagovailoa will be the opening-day starter for the Falcons when […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1827:\"\n\n\n \n FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - MAY 27: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during OTA\'s at IBM Performance Field on May 27, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\nIt’s become increasingly likely that Tua Tagovailoa will be the opening-day starter for the Falcons when they face the Steelers. That is the last team he faced as the starting quarterback for the Dolphins back in December. While the conditions will be much clearer and the infrastructure around him will be better, there are still plenty of questions surrounding the former Pro Bowler. His departure from Miami left a bitter taste in everyone’s mouth across the organization and within the fanbase.\n\nThe Falcons will be facing five 2025 playoff teams in their first seven games. One of the biggest criticisms of Tagovailoa is his inability to lead teams to victories against playoff-caliber opponents. There was always a sense around his time in Miami that they were frontrunners who beat subpar competition, but fell well short against the top teams. Those past failures will raise conversations about how many games he will start in 2026, considering how challenging the Falcons’ schedule is in the first part of the season, especially once Michael Penix Jr. is fully recovered from left knee surgery.\n\nHow do you see the season going for Atlanta’s new quarterback?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784822400;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"Atlanta Falcons news\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2315;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"acce8f9749531b17de31e67349e8cb4b\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Cowboys’ LB identified as player with the ‘most on the line’ in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210526/linebacker-demarvion-overshown-cornerback-daron-bland\";s:11:\"description\";s:360:\"The Athletic recently gathered their NFL reporters together to compile a list by choosing one player from each team who they believe has the most at stake entering the 2026 season. For the Dallas Cowboys, Jon Machota chose linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. Dallas Cowboys: DeMarvion Overshown, LB Three players immediately come to mind: Overshown, LT Tyler […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3826:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Athletic recently gathered their NFL reporters together to compile a list by choosing one player from each team who they believe has the <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7456344/2026/07/20/nfl-players-all-32-teams-most-on-the-line-2026/?unlocked_article_code=1.zVA.NypW.QpT6lWeAD0c7&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\">most at stake</a> entering the 2026 season. For the Dallas Cowboys, Jon Machota chose linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.\n\n\nDallas Cowboys: DeMarvion Overshown, LB\n\n\n\nThree players immediately come to mind: Overshown, LT Tyler Guyton and WR George Pickens. Overshown gets the nod because he’s in the final year of his rookie contract. Guyton will likely have another season in Dallas even if this one doesn’t go well. Pickens is likely getting paid well by the Cowboys or another team in free agency next year. Overshown doesn’t have that type of job security. When healthy, he’s easily Dallas’ best linebacker. But significant knee injuries have caused him to miss 32 games over the last three seasons. A strong, full season likely leads to a quality new deal. But if he’s unable to stay on the field, Overshown could be left with underwhelming contract offers. — Jon Machota\n\n\nOf the potential Dallas Cowboys players Jon Machota could have chosen as the player with the most at stake entering the 2026 season, you can’t argue LB DeMarvion Overshown wasn’t the right choice. Not only does he have to prove he can overcome his past injury history, but also has to prove he can be a reliable starter in a contract year.\n\nIf Overshown can stay healthy for the entire 2026 season, he could prove to be one of the best off-ball LBs in the entire league. He was just recently <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209947/demarvion-overshown-off-ball-linebacker-rankings\">landed outside the Top 10 LBs</a> in ESPN’s rankings, but possesses the talent to shoot up that list with a strong showing this season. Staying healthy of course will be key though.\n\nOvershown isn’t the only Cowboys player with a lot at stake this season. There is one player on the roster who might have more at stake than him, cornerback DaRon Bland, who could potentially be playing his last season in Dallas if his play doesn’t improve.\n\nDespite being the seventh highest-paid CB in the league, Bland’s play hasn’t lived up to his big-money contract recently. A lot of that probably has to do with the reoccurring foot injury that’s required surgery in back-to-back seasons. He too, like Overshown, has to prove he can overcome his concerning injury history to once again play at an All-Pro level like in 2023.\n\nIt could be a toss of the coin as to which player, Bland or Overshown, has more at stake entering the 2026 season. Both have troubling injury history’s over the past few years and both could be playing to remain in Dallas beyond this year. Bland could potentially be a salary-cap casualty if his play doesn’t improve and Overshown may not receive an extension from the Cowboys.\n\nIf all goes as planned, both Overshown and Bland will remain healthy for the entire season and be at their best. These two players are expected to be key members of Christian Parker’s new-look 3-4 defense, and as such, will play important roles this season. If they don’t play up to par, and could be in another disappointing season for Dallas’ defense.\n\nWho do you think has the most at stake heading into the 2026 season?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784822400;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10933;s:11:\"player_name\";s:19:\"DeMarvion Overshown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2316;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"39bdb1d1583047006e7257f2a7ecd193\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Parker Brothers Tailgate Menu for the Buffalo Bills 2026 season\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-tailgating/137114/parker-brothers-tailgate-menu-for-the-buffalo-bills-2026-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:358:\"Tailgating has become synonymous with the Buffalo Bills and their passionately loyal fanbase, football fans from every walk of life who routinely show up exuding energy regardless of the location of the game or the temperature outside to fervently support their team. And I’m writing the Parker Brothers Tailgate menu because I’ve been friends with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8284:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nTailgating has become synonymous with the Buffalo Bills and their passionately loyal fanbase, football fans from every walk of life who routinely show up exuding energy regardless of the location of the game or the temperature outside to fervently support their team. \n\nAnd I’m writing the Parker Brothers Tailgate menu because I’ve been friends with Rory and Ray since Kindergarten and have remained close friends with these brothers through a lot with the Bills over the years. \n\nIt’s a bond that has always extended beyond Bills tailgates, but as we’ve gotten older, the Bills tailgates have become our central meeting ground, a guaranteed place to reconvene every fall and winter. And I sincerely cherish the yearly regathering with these two.\n\nI’m sure you know the exact feeling of camaraderie with your tailgating group.\n\nWhat started as a nano-tailgate with a deep fryer for wings and fries has gradually morphed into a full-scale tailgating operation, often feeding 50-plus patrons thanks to multiple flat tops, cooking apparatuses, and condiments galore. I cannot recommend the Parker Brothers Tailgate enough.\n\nAnd here is their menu for the 2026 Bills season. \n\n(Rory and Ray will be situated in the new “white” lot — behind Prohibition 2020 — for the 2026 campaign, and they welcome you to join them.)\n\nWeek 2 – September 17: Detroit Lions, 8:15pm — Birria tacos\n\nThis was a new menu item in 2025, and it went over like gangbusters. And who hasn’t experienced the birria taco craze at their local Mexican restaurant or taqueria? \n\nWell the Parkers are bringing that succulent experience to the grand opening of the new Highmark Stadium. Slow-cooked, marinated beef, melted Oaxacan cheese, and a consomé that knocks your socks off the moment you take your first bite. \n\nBirria tacos will hit the spot on a momentous evening in Orchard Park with weather that should still feel like summer… before literal and figurative fireworks inside the new stadium. \n\n Week 3 – September 27: Los Angeles Chargers — No tailgate (wedding in Lake George)\n\nFor the first time I can remember, Rory and Ray will not be at a Bills tailgate, working tirelessly to feed the masses before unwinding while watching their Bills play. Family wedding in the Adirondacks will keep them away for this one, but trust me, they’ll be back with more energy than ever after their own bye week. \n\n Week 4 – October 4: New England Patriots, 1pm — Stingers\n\nWhat wings are to Buffalo, stinger subs are to the Parkers tailgate. Well, stingers and garbage plates.\n\nEvery year, the stinger tailgate attracts more friends and random passers-by than any other because of the Parkers’ attention to detail with their stinger construction. \n\nThick chicken fingers, dipped in country sweet sauce, combined with perfectly cooked shredded beef, with any combination of lettuce, cheese, onions, banana peppers, and mayo on a fresh sub roll that can be toasted if you’d like (highly recommend it). \n\nAll ahead of a colossal showdown with the defending AFC champs in the House That Josh Built.\n\n Week 8 – November 1: Baltimore Ravens, 1pm — Surprise, Surprise\n\nDespite the pestering of my Parker Brothers sources, this tailgate remains a mystery. All I could manage to coax from said source was this, and it’s awesomely cryptic, it’s actually making me hungry right now:\n\n“This tailgate has never been done before, maybe never again,” and “I’ll go out on a limb and say no one has ever tried it ever.”\n\n….as if you needed more encouragement to get to Bills-Ravens. \n\n Week 11 – November 22: Miami Dolphins, 1pm — Turkey 2 Ways\n\nHave you ever had deep-fried turkey? \n\nIf the answer is no, this is one glorious sliver of life you have yet to experience. \n\nThe Parkers call this Turkey 2 Ways because you can get a few slices of classically cooked Thanksgiving turkey. And if that’s your jam, I respect that. \n\nI recommend a taste of the Parkers deep-fried version that of course features a crunchy exterior and impossibly juicy meat as the focal point around mashed potatoes, corn, and everything else you’ll eventually eat on Thanksgiving with your family.\n\n Week 12 – November 26: Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20pm — Cheesesteaks\n\nWhy aren’t the Parkers doing a Thanksgiving tailgate on Thanksgiving night? Well, they figured the tryptophan would probably be overwhelming at this stage of Thanksgiving, so they’re venturing away from all the food you’ve likely eaten in the hours leading up to this perennial enormous regular-season battle between the Bills and Chiefs. \n\nAnd the Parkers Cheesesteaks could hold their own on any corner on the streets of Philadelphia. Trust me. Ask for extra cheese. Thank me later.\n\n\n\nWeek 15 – December 19: Chicago Bears — Italian beef\n\nA cousin of the Cheesesteaks, I actually slightly prefer the Italian beef — my last name should be a dead giveaway I’d have this take. \n\nOf course, this menu item from Rory and Ray is a nod to one of Chicago’s most revered culinary offerings, which just so happens to be the city’s version of the beef on weck.\n\nThe spicy giardiniera — finely diced peppers, carrots, celery — elevate this sandwich into the stratosphere. And the warm, seasoned roast beef will warm your insides ahead of this super-fun AFC-NFC showdown between two of the best improvisational quarterbacks in the NFL.\n\n Week 18 – January 10: New York Jets, TBD — Smash burgers\n\nI adore smash burgers, and every time I eat one, I wonder… how and why were we not always eating burgers this way… two patties, pressed thin, with ample amounts of melted cheese to hold them together? \n\nAnd the Parkers have perfected the on-site smash burger… Ray is normally on the flat-top, precisely flattening each patty before loading with cheese. \n\nRory’s responsibilities come in the made-to-order building of your burger. And he will walk you through the process once your patties are ready to be assembled between two buns. \n\nBecause the Parkers have gotten so good with the presentation — and taste — of their smash burgers, this is an exquisite cap to the Bills 2026 regular season at this tailgate. \n\nPlayoffs — TBD \n\nAmong the menu items the Parkers have done in the past that would be possible during a Bills playoff run: \n\n\nGarbage Plates (unequivocally my favorite, thanks in large part to Mrs. Parker’s meat sauce)\n\n\n\nHibachi (a gigantic undertaking but Michelin-star worthy)\n\n\n\nBurritos (made to your exact specifications, Chipotle-style)\n\n\n\nBreakfast (bacon, sausage, eggs, all sizzling on the griddle)\n\n\n\nDeep-fried everything (bring anything you want, the Parkers will deep fry right in front of your eyes)\n\n\n\nSpaghetti and meatballs (I never knew I needed this Italian classic before a football game, until I went to a Parker Tailgate)\n\n\nWhat is your tailgate scene like? Are you already planned out with specific menu items? 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You know, Jaelen Phillips is in that room, Pat Jones is back, Princely Umanmielen is coming along.“We’ve got a whole group of guys that we’re counting on. So, if it comes to that, we have guys that we trust and are going to ask to do different things. 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He was carted off of the field, albeit in the front seat.Scourton was emotional as he left the field, with several players coming over to console him. Scourton was a second-round pick last year and put together a solid rookie season, tallying 5.0 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and nine quarterback hits in 17 games. He was on the field for 68 percent of Carolina’s defensive snaps in 2025.Panthers head coach Dave Canales is slated to speak to the media after practice concludes.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784820864;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12562;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Nic Scourton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2322;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1fbf17e7a1a246cc07edb82deb41e2b5\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"What would a successful John Harbaugh Giants tenure look like?\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165689/what-would-a-successful-john-harbaugh-giants-tenure-look-like\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"As training camp approaches, the excitement and anticipation among Giants fans is almost palpable with the John Harbaugh Giants era about to begin. Now is a good time to ask: What would a successful Harbaugh tenure look like, and how likely is it to happen? I specifically chose the featured image of Harbaugh above because […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7422:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ- JUNE 03: John Harbaugh head coach of the New York Giants speaks at the podium wearing a New York Knicks hat after OTA Practice on June 3, 2026 at Quest Diagnostic Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAs training camp approaches, the excitement and anticipation among Giants fans is almost palpable with the John Harbaugh Giants era about to begin. Now is a good time to ask: What would a successful Harbaugh tenure look like, and how likely is it to happen?\n\nI specifically chose the featured image of Harbaugh above because it shows him wearing a <a href=\"https://www.postingandtoasting.com/\">New York Knicks</a> cap after their thrilling (and I mean thrilling, I don’t know how much more exciting you can get than those NBA Finals games) run to the NBA Championship. We all agree, I’m sure, on the answer to my question above: We want Harbaugh to eventually lead the Giants to their next Super Bowl Championship.\n\nIt’s a tall order. Not only because of the Giants’ dismal history since their last Super Bowl run, but because of league history. Here is a list of all the NFL head coaches who have won Super Bowls with two different teams:\n\n…\n\n…\n\nAnyone? Anyone?\n\nThat’s right. It’s never been done before. There are seven head coaches who have taken two different franchises to multiple Super Bowls:\n\n\nDon Shula (Colts and Dolphins)\n\n\n\nBill Parcells (Giants and Patriots)\n\n\n\nDan Reeves (Broncos and Falcons)\n\n\n\nMike Holmgren (Packers and Seahawks)\n\n\n\nDick Vermeil (Eagles and Rams)\n\n\n\nJohn Fox (Panthers and Broncos)\n\n\n\nAndy Reid (Eagles and Chiefs)\n\n\nNone of them won it all at both stops, however. This is obviously relevant to the Giants’ current situation because Harbaugh got a ring in his fifth season in Baltimore. In other sports we don’t see the same thing. For example, four baseball managers have won World Series with two different teams (Bucky Harris, Bill McKechnie, Sparky Anderson, Tony LaRussa), and Bruce Bochy has won it all with three different franchises. It’s not clear whether it’s just luck or whether it’s uniquely difficult for NFL teams for some reason.\n\nWhat got me thinking about this is the great piece Ed published on <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-coaching-staff/164700/john-harbaugh-head-coach-leadership-fit-experience\">his interview with Harbaugh</a> last week. SB Nation’s Ravens site, <a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news\">Baltimore Beatdown</a>, republished the piece on their site. This attracted some Ravens fans to comment on the piece and engaged many of you in a spirited discussion about Harbaugh’s bona fides as an NFL head coach. For someone who won a Super Bowl, got his team to the playoffs 11 other times, and only had a losing record three times in an 18-year tenure, it may be a surprise that many Ravens’ fans reactions were of the “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out” variety. Here are a couple. (Aside: Can’t beat SB Nation sites for amusing screen names.)\n\nIn some sense, Harbaugh can be seen as the safe choice for head coach, given his long experience and the fact that he has one ring (at the expense of brother Jim, who has never won a Super Bowl). He probably sets a floor for competence that the Giants haven’t had since the Coughlin days. The opposing point of view, though, is that three of the past five Super Bowls have been won by young head coaches in their first head coaching jobs (Sean McVay, Nick Sirianni, Mike McDonald), while other young head coaches such as Ben Johnson and Liam Cohen led teams that made an impressive showing last season.\n\nSo the question is why Harbaugh never got the Ravens back to the Super Bowl. Unlike the Giants, the finger can’t be pointed at the Ravens’ front office, considered one of the best. Part of it is just the bad luck to have been in the same conference as the Chiefs at the height of Patrick Mahomes’ career, and earlier during the heyday of the Belichick-Brady Patriots. There hasn’t been any such dominant NFC team over the same time period – so far – though we’ll see whether Seattle becomes one. Aside from that, perhaps we can take the Ravens fans’ ostensibly legitimate criticisms of Harbaugh to heart and be on the lookout to see whether Harbaugh is able to do the following with the Giants:\n\n\nMaximize a possible elite young quarterback\n\n\n\nMake the right roster and playing time decisions\n\n\n\nDevise game plans and call plays that exploit opponent weaknesses\n\n\n\nUse the clock smartly\n\n\n\nUse challenge flags wisely\n\n\nHarbaugh will get some mileage just by being an authoritative presence in a locker room that needs that. He can’t help but get better performance from the defense than last year, just from the switch in defensive coordinators, never mind the additions to the roster. On the offensive side, though, the same may not be true. Whatever one thinks of Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka, they did a lot with an offense that had few skilled players for much of the time they were Giants. It is TBD whether the Matt Nagy – Brian Callahan – Greg Roman troika will be as effective.\n\nThere are precedents for head coaches that did not win it all for a long time but eventually got there. Reid has been a head coach in the NFL for 27 consecutive years. He got to the Super Bowl but did not win it in his sixth year in Philadelphia and never got back again. Eight years and no Super Bowls later, he was gone. He moved to Kansas City and went another six years without even appearing in a Super Bowl. Since then he’s been to the Super Bowl five times and won three.\n\nTom Coughlin was the inaugural head coach of the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars. Amazingly he made them a winning team by Year 2 and led them to a 14-2 record and the AFC Championship Game by Year 5. Three losing years later, he was fired. He took over the Giants in 2004 and after one losing season made them a playoff team, but after considerable player dissatisfaction with his approach, he made changes that finally gave him his first (of two) Super Bowl rings in the 2007 season.\n\nAll of this is to say that Harbaugh’s past will not necessarily be his future. The two examples above tell us something about what his future actually will be. Reid won when he got Patrick Mahomes as his quarterback. Coughlin won (eventually) when he got Eli Manning as his quarterback. Why Harbaugh didn’t win with Lamar Jackson may not be known until we see whether Jackson finally reaches the Promised Land under Jesse Minter. 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Looking for value or red flags on guys to avoid vs. ADP.\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v4gzlk/which_rookie_wrs_are_going_outside_of_their_nfl/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1087:\"We\'re far enough along in Rookie Dynasty Draft season where we collectively can say where WRs are starting to fall in rookie dynasty drafts. Some drafts do it right after the NFL draft (a few of my leagues), but my OG league is drafting next Saturday. When all of my dynasty drafts are done, I\'ll put the drafts side by side and see where the news/hype cycles differed over time. Round 1 Carnell Tate Jordyn Tyson Makai Lemon KC Concepcion Omar Cooper Round 2 Szechuan Dribbling Denzel Boston Jeremie Bernard Round 3 Antonio Williams Malachi Fields Caleb Douglas Zachariah Branch Ja\'Kobi Lane Chris Brazzell Ted Hurst Zavion Thomas Chris Bell Round 4 Brenen Thompson Elijah Sarratt Kaden Wetjen Skyler Bell Bryce Lance Colbie Young Round 5 Reggie Virgil Kendrick Law Riley Nowakowski Cyrus Allen Kevin Coleman Round 6 Barion Brown Josh Cameron Malik Benson CJ Daniels Emmanuel Henderson CJ Williams Lewis Bond Round 7 Anthony Smith Deion Burks So where is the value and who are the red flags vs. their NFL round? submitted by /u/Meadowbrook135 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1394:\"We\'re far enough along in Rookie Dynasty Draft season where we collectively can say where WRs are starting to fall in rookie dynasty drafts. Some drafts do it right after the NFL draft (a few of my leagues), but my OG league is drafting next Saturday. When all of my dynasty drafts are done, I\'ll put the drafts side by side and see where the news/hype cycles differed over time. 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I don’t say such things lightly, but the kid is a sublime talent, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/130848/raiders-klint-kubiak-fernando-mendoza-brock-bowers-otas\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/130848/raiders-klint-kubiak-fernando-mendoza-brock-bowers-otas\">a football robot from heaven </a>if you will. So, go ahead, don’t think Bowers is the best tight end in the league if you wish. You’d just be incorrect, that’s all.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/post/jaHTRdNBejpQ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/post/jaHTRdNBejpQ\">You can read the comments on this FEED post here.</a>\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784818860;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Las Vegas Raiders Discussion\";i:1;s:24:\"Las Vegas Raiders Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11604;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brock Bowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2328;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7a67e8e15371810812c67fed4c6497c5\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"The Top Ten Wackiest Outliers in New York Jets History\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-analysis/95115/the-top-ten-wackiest-outliers-in-new-york-jets-history\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"Last season’s opener saw Justin Fields put together an impressive performance as he completed 16 of 22 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 48 yards and two scores. It actually wasn’t his best performance of the year statistically, as he had three other games with more passing yards, one of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14458:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 09: Stephen Hill #84 of the New York Jets jumps over Aaron Williams #23 of the Buffalo Bills for a touchdown during their season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 9, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Bills 48-28. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLast season’s opener saw Justin Fields put together an impressive performance as he completed 16 of 22 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 48 yards and two scores.\n\nIt actually wasn’t his best performance of the year statistically, as he had three other games with more passing yards, one of which saw him complete a higher percentage of his passes.\n\nHowever, it was the only time all year Fields played with unflappable confidence and it could have been a signature win if not for an incredible lucky bounce landing right in DK Metcalf’s lap. This set up the long game-winning kick as time expired.\n\nClearly the performance was a significant outlier, but how does it stack up against some of the wackiest outliers in Jets history?\n\nLet’s come up with an arbitrary top-10 list and then you guys can tell us what we missed and where we went wrong!\n\n10. Stephen Hill: Rookie Sensation\n\nStephen Hill was one of the final draft busts of Mike Tannenbaum’s tenure as Jets’ general manager. The second round wideout ended up with just 45 career catches as he lasted just two years with the Jets and was soon out of the league altogether.\n\nFor one game, though, it looked like the Jets had found a difference maker. Hill caught five passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns as the much-maligned Jets offense stunned the Bills 48-28 in Hill’s NFL debut.\n\nHill was injury prone and displayed shaky hands over the rest of his career, although he did actually post a 100-yard game against the Bills in his second season so maybe this isn’t the outlier we remember it to be. Let’s call it the exception that proves the rule…\n\n9. Josh Johnson’s flawless record\n\nJosh Johnson has already had one of the wildest careers on record, having played for 14 NFL teams since being drafted in 2008.\n\nHe was with the Jets in both 2015 and 2021, but only got a shot to play meaningful reps once.\n\nHe played in the final three quarters of a 2021 game, after Mike White got knocked by the Colts and their head coach, current Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich. However, Johnson passed for 317 yards and almost led the Jets within striking difference after they had trailed 42-10 late in the third quarter.\n\nWith the Jets down 15, Johnson had the Jets in the red zone with over a minute remaining, and a touchdown would have made it a one-possession game with a chance to go for an onside kick. A deflected pass was intercepted to end the threat but, for three quarters, Johnson had looked the part.\n\nHe didn’t get another chance with the Jets and then promptly put up another 300-yard game in his only start of the 2022 season with the Ravens. One 300-yard passing performance in zero starts as a Jet is an impressive ratio, though.\n\n8. Brett Favre shows up\n\nThe Jets made a blockbuster trade to land Brett Favre in 2008, but it was a frustrating season for the Jets who never fully reached their potential.\n\nFavre had led the Jets to an 8-3 record but they lost four of their last five to miss the postseason, amid reports that Favre was insisting on playing hurt and wasn’t very coachable.\n\nThe “real” Favre did show up once, though, in a wild and wacky week four game against the Cardinals. He ended up with six touchdown passes in a 56-35 Jets win.\n\nThat doesn’t remotely tell the whole story though, as it was really the Jets’ defensive front that dominated the first half. As outliers go, this game was next level, as the score was tied 0-0 after one quarter. However, the Jets took the Cardinals apart in the second quarter to lead 34-0 at the half!\n\nThe wackiness didn’t end there, though. Kurt Warner, who ended up with 472 passing yards, had the Cardinals back within 13 with three minutes still remaining in the third, so the game was not over, especially considering how easily they were moving the ball. While Favre and the offense kept them at arm’s length, the Cardinals got the ball back with over three minutes to go and a chance to cut it to a one-possession game, but a Jets turnover finally ensured they were out of reach.\n\nDespite the six touchdowns, Favre fell short of 300 yards, a mark he never managed to hit with the Jets. In his other 15 games that season, he had just 16 touchdown passes and 21 interceptions.\n\n7. Rex Ryan wins a low-scoring game\n\nThe Rex Ryan era was characterized by a team with a good defense and a shaky offense. Clearly it was designed to win low scoring games, like when they beat the Bills 19-13 in December 2009, or when the beat the Cardinals 7-6 in December 2012.\n\nThe crazy thing here is, during the intervening period – which lasted just two days short of three years – the Jets never actually won a low-scoring regular season game. Unless they scored at least 23 points in that intervening period, the Jets lost every time.\n\nDuring those three years, the Jets did win two low scoring postseason games, and the next game after the streak was ended was also a low scoring win, but that Cardinals win was a major regular season outlier, even though it was just the Jets winning exactly the way they were supposedly designed to do.\n\n6. Isaiah Crowell wipes the floor with the competition\n\nAs false dawns go, this one is tough to beat. After this game, the Jets seemed to have built an unstoppable offensive line, found a great running back tandem and looked to be well on the way to solving their quarterback issue. However, a few weeks later it was like it never happened.\n\nThe Jets beat the Broncos in week five of the 2018 season as Sam Darnold threw three touchdowns and New York improved to 2-3. The real story, however, was the running game.\n\nGang Green rushed for 324 yards with Bilal Powell carrying 20 times for 99 yards. However, that paled into insignificance compared with Isaiah Crowell’s output.\n\nOn 15 carries, Crowell racked up 219 yards, setting an NFL record for yards per carry. This included runs of 77, 54 and 36 yards.\n\nHe did this behind an offensive line that was comprised of Spencer Long, James Carpenter, Brian Winters, Kelvin Beachum and Brandon Shell.\n\nThe Broncos’ run defense wasn’t even that bad. They held their opponents under 100 rushing yards in nine of 16 games that year.\n\nOn the basis of this, and another convincing win the following week, the Jets looked to have their offensive line locked up for several years to come. However, their success evaporated almost immediately and all five were off the team by the end of the following season.\n\nAs for Crowell, he never reached those kinds of heights again either, averaging 3.4 yards per carry over the rest of the season and never playing in the NFL again thereafter.\n\n5. Jaiquawn Polamalu\n\nAs Sidney Deane said to Billy Doyle in “White Men Can’t Jump”, the sun even shines on a dog’s [posterior] sometimes.\n\n(Actually he strictly said “Even the sun shines on a dog’s [backside] some days” which strictly suggests that a variety of items had been shining on this particular dog, the most remarkable of which was the sun. However, such grammatical nuance was rarely a consideration among some of the 1990’s fiercest west coast basketball trashtalkers).\n\nDigressions aside, has there ever been a more extreme example of a complete nobody having the game of his life out of nowhere than when Jaiquawn Jarrett took advantage of Calvin Pryor being late to a meeting and won an AFC player of the week award in 2014?\n\nJarrett led the Jets to a win over the Steelers with 10 tackles, a tackle for loss, a sack, two quarterback hits, two interceptions, two passes defensed and a fumble recovery. He was everywhere, and got to start for the rest of the season as a reward.\n\nHaving ended his career with nine career starts, Jarrett never got close to this kind of game otherwise. The 10 tackles represented a career-high and he never otherwise recorded a full sack, fumble recovery or interception in the pros.\n\nOf course to be called a dog, or more specifically a “dawg” has a more positive meaning in modern football parlance. For one day at least, Jarrett was one of those.\n\n4. Browning Nagle’s sparkling debut\n\nBrowning Nagle sadly passed away earlier this year, bringing back fond memories of an extremely brief feeling that the Jets had found their quarterback of the future at last.\n\nThere were high hopes for Nagle as he took over from Ken O’Brien as the Jets’ starter in 1992 and led the Jets to a 5-0 preseason record. The team had made the postseason in 1991 and Nagle rallied the Jets with a great performance in the opener.\n\nThe Falcons, playing their first game at their new stadium, held on for a 20-17 win, but Nagle looked to have proven himself as he passed for 366 yards and two touchdowns.\n\nIncredibly, not only was that as good as it got for Nagle, who ultimately started 14 NFL games, but he never got anyway near that output again, failing to ever surpass 200 passing yards from that point onwards.\n\nAs for the 1992 Jets, they went 4-12, so they ended up with fewer regular season wins than they had managed in the preseason.\n\n3. Vernon Gholston’s sketchy resume\n\nNotorious 2008 draft bust Vernon Gholston famously never recorded an NFL sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery or interception. Had he done so, that play might have featured on this list.\n\nInstead, let’s think back to the logic that got him drafted with the sixth overall pick.\n\nGholston was dismissed by some analysts as a very athletic player without the skill-set to succeed at the NFL level; an assessment which – with the benefit of hindsight – looks correct.\n\nHowever, the Jets talked themselves into him being for real based on his college production and specifically his 14-sack final season. While his detractors protested that many of these came against inferior competition, or were of the clean-up variety, his entire reputation seemed to hinge on his three-sack performance against the Michigan Wolverines, which saw him primarily matched up with a top NFL tackle prospect and the eventual number one pick, Jake Long.\n\nIn terms of proving you can get the job done against NFL-level talent, that sounds impressive, especially when coupled with a highlight of Gholston beating Long clean for a sack.\n\nHowever, Long – who was always a better run blocker than pass protector anyway – basically stonewalled Gholston on every other snap that day, with Gholston’s other two sacks coming against the right tackle, Steve Schilling. Schilling would go on to be a sixth round pick and was a journeyman guard at the NFL level, so beating him a couple of times was decidedly less impressive. It helped build a strong enough narrative for the Jets to select Gholston though.\n\nThat one play, where Gholston actually did beat an NFL-level starting tackle for a sack, was such an outlier that it was never repeated during his pro career.\n\n2. Geno Smith is literally perfect\n\nThis one had to be in here, especially with Geno Smith making his return to the Jets in 2026.\n\nThe 2014 season finale in Miami may have been a meaningless game but Smith put up the best statistical performance of his career as he completed 20 of 25 passes for 358 yards and three touchdowns, with 221 of those yards going to Eric Decker. This translates to a perfect 158.3 quarterback rating.\n\nRemarkably, Smith also had a game where he had a quarterback rating of 0.0 in the same season.\n\n1. We’re No. 1\n\nFinally, the biggest outlier in Jets’ history remains when they actually won the Super Bowl in January of 1969.\n\nBasically, this has to remain top of the list until they can win another. However, after the events of this summer, maybe that doesn’t seem as impossible as it once did.\n\nHow did we do? Let us know if we missed anything in the comments…\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784818800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"New York Jets Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7591;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Justin Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2329;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a7b40564d380b00def22eee50b4752a0\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"My Top-100 PPR Player ADP Rankings [Finding The Best Value Picks]\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v4gc22/my_top100_ppr_player_adp_rankings_finding_the/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1798:\"I have a juicy post for y\'all today: my top-100 ranked players across all four positions! I\'ve organized everyone in tiers once again, which is arguably more important than the individual rankings themselves This is largely organized by which player I would prefer over another based on their current cost The ADPs listed on the far-right columns are the Live ADPs on ESPN (PPR) My rankings are always based on one central idea: Chasing Upside! I\'ve outlined the players that I am most interested in at cost based on how high I believe their upside to be this season The players that are outlined with a bolded box are who I think are the absolute best value picks at their current ADP My overall draft strategy based on current ADPs also influences the rankings quite a bit, and is why some positions are so different than current ADPs: Draft 2 RBs in the first 3 rounds (borderline non-negotiable) Lean WR-heavy in Rounds 4-7 Punt the QB position until Round 8+ Remain Flexible at the TE position, but largely wait until Round 6+ to draft this position As always, please feel free to ask any questions about why I have a player ranked where he is, or why I like a certain guy as much as I do! EDIT***: The purpose of this chart is not to say that these players should be taken exactly where I have them ranked, i.e., you should take Parker Washington 4 rounds ahead of ADP It is to illustrate how I view players based on their current ADP relative to where I feel their upside potential is. So, in Parker Washington\'s case, as an example, I would prefer him over the majority of players I have ranked below him You still should draft smartly, and there is no need to take him 4 rounds early (I hope that clarifies things) submitted by /u/KyonFantasyFootball [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2107:\"I have a juicy post for y\'all today: my top-100 ranked players across all four positions! I\'ve organized everyone in tiers once again, which is arguably more important than the individual rankings themselves This is largely organized by which player I would prefer over another based on their current cost The ADPs listed on the far-right columns are the Live ADPs on ESPN (PPR) My rankings are always based on one central idea: Chasing Upside! I\'ve outlined the players that I am most interested in at cost based on how high I believe their upside to be this season The players that are outlined with a bolded box are who I think are the absolute best value picks at their current ADP My overall draft strategy based on current ADPs also influences the rankings quite a bit, and is why some positions are so different than current ADPs: Draft 2 RBs in the first 3 rounds (borderline non-negotiable) Lean WR-heavy in Rounds 4-7 Punt the QB position until Round 8+ Remain Flexible at the TE position, but largely wait until Round 6+ to draft this position As always, please feel free to ask any questions about why I have a player ranked where he is, or why I like a certain guy as much as I do! EDIT***: The purpose of this chart is not to say that these players should be taken exactly where I have them ranked, i.e., you should take Parker Washington 4 rounds ahead of ADP It is to illustrate how I view players based on their current ADP relative to where I feel their upside potential is. So, in Parker Washington\'s case, as an example, I would prefer him over the majority of players I have ranked below him You still should draft smartly, and there is no need to take him 4 rounds early (I hope that clarifies things) submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/KyonFantasyFootball\"> /u/KyonFantasyFootball </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1v4gc22\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v4gc22/my_top100_ppr_player_adp_rankings_finding_the/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784818691;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9487;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Parker Washington\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2330;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b3f097419f7825936f11da58f9e8fded\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Outlook for Houston’s productive 2023 draft picks amid contract extensions\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76685/outlook-for-houstons-productive-2023-draft-picks-amid-contract-extensions\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"The 2023 Texans draft class moves into the final year of their rookie deals, a natural inflection point for evaluating each player’s future with the team. With extensions already in place for C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., the remaining players now face a season that will determine whether they fit into the Texans’ long‑term […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8176:\"\n\n\n \n Apr 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; From left to right, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (left), second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and Texans linebacker Will Anderson Jr., third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, pose for a photo at a press conference at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images \n\nThe 2023 Texans draft class moves into the final year of their rookie deals, a natural inflection point for evaluating each player’s future with the team. With extensions already in place for C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., the remaining players now face a season that will determine whether they fit into the Texans’ long‑term roster construction.\n\nHouston Texans 2023 NFL Draft Class\n\nRound 1, Pick 2: C.J. Stroud – Quarterback (Ohio State) – EXTENDED via fifth-year option\n\nRound 1, Pick 3: Will Anderson Jr. – Defensive End / Linebacker (Alabama) – EXTENDED through 2030\n\nRound 2, Pick 62: Juice Scruggs – Center / Offensive Lineman (Penn State) – CUT\n\nRound 3, Pick 69: Tank Dell – Wide Receiver (Houston) \n\nRound 4, Pick 109: Dylan Horton – Defensive End / Defensive Lineman (TCU)\n\nRound 5, Pick 167: Henry To’oTo’o – Linebacker (Alabama)\n\nRound 6, Pick 201: Jarrett Patterson – Center / Offensive Lineman (Notre Dame)\n\nRound 6, Pick 205: Xavier Hutchinson – Wide Receiver (Iowa State)\n\nRound 7, Pick 248: Brandon Hill – Safety / Defensive Back (Pittsburgh) – CUT\n\nThis class has become the backbone of the Texans’ return to prominence in the AFC. Outside of the massive bust of Juice Scruggs, this class has produced both elite talent and consistent role players. They’ve started 231 of 459 possible games, a 50.3% start rate, by far the highest of any Texans draft class in the past decade.\n\nWhat’s made this class stand out are the Day Three contributors. Henry To’oTo’o has<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76248/houston-texans-linebacker-injury-who-steps-up\"> developed into a starting linebacker</a> and a great counterpart to Azeez Al-Shaair. Jarrett Patterson has started 21 games; one more than former second-rounder Juice Scruggs. Xavier Hutchinson has proven to be a capable rotational receiver who can block and contribute on special teams. \n\nWith their rookie deals coming to a close, they have one final season to earn a second contract. But first, they have to earn their spot on this 2026 team. That quest is most prevalent for center/guard Jarrett Patterson. He’s been the answer to the Texans all-too-often break glass scenario on the offensive line. He watched the Texans trade for, re‑sign, sign, and draft interior offensive linemen this offseason. Houston pursued every possible means to acquire talent at the expense of Patterson. According to the latest <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/nfl-training-camp/76514/houston-texans-rosterology-2-0-predicting-the-2026-53-man-roster\">Rosterology</a>, Patterson is expected to miss the cut. That would be a major letdown for a player who started five games last year. Unfortunately, he wouldn’t be in this position if he had made the most of his opportunities. \n\nBy far the most intriguing situation in this class is WR Tank Dell. A dynamic and promising rookie season was cut short by injury. <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/73928/the-tank-dell-effect\">His slow ascent back</a> in his second year ended suddenly with a gruesome leg injury that took him out all of 2025. Now, he enters the final year of his contract with much to prove. The Texans have done equally as much to replace and mitigate the loss of Dell by drafting three WRs the last two classes. What’s more, the offensive coordinator and scheme have changed while Dell has been sidelined, favoring two tight end sets that <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76370/groupthink-tank-dells-role-impact-on-the-texans-offense\">would limit Dell’s opportunities to get on the field</a>. Even if Dell does return to health and contribute in 2026, will the organization reward him with a new contract after the injuries he’s suffered? It’s an extremely murky situation and will be intriguing to see how much he could get on the open market if the parties do decide to part ways. For now, Dell remains the single biggest X-factor on this offense. \n\nDylan Horton remains one of the <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/2025/5/9/24419226/houston-texans-defensive-depth-chart-post-draft-analysis\">most unheralded players</a> on the entire team. The backup DE has never started a game and only a half sack to his resume, but he has <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/2025/7/11/24463608/top-underdogs-to-watch-at-houston-texans-training-camp\">steadily increased his contribution each season</a>. He’s now the clear third defensive end on the roster and plans to rotate in heavily to relieve the expensive and aging Danielle Hunter. He is in store for a bigger role this season and has the opportunity to earn a sizable second contract here. \n\nFor Hutchinson, he’s been the backup for Nico Collins allows the offense to maintain its physicality at the position when their WR1 is out. His frame and toughness have kept him in the lineup and made him <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/2024/7/11/24194945/value-of-things-texans-key-players-xavier-hutchinson\">valuable as an option in the middle of the field.</a> As illustrated by PFF’s reception depth chart, Hutch’ is employed between the numbers to gain tough yardage on slant and dig routes. His two touchdown day against Baltimore helped solidify him in the offense as a great option in spread offense packages with four or five receivers. \n\nHowever, he faces challenges to his role on the team and potentially his roster spot as a whole. Veteran Justin Watson remains a factor in this position group and could shake up the competition if he can wedge his way into the offense. Both Watson and Hutchinson contribute on special teams and are great run blockers. While Hutchinson is penciled in as a foregone conclusion, it’s hard to count out the former Super Bowl champion. If <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76622/value-of-things-make-or-break-series-xavier-hutchinson\">Hutchinson can win the spot</a> and produce another consistent season, he should earn a team-friendly contract to stay as a depth piece. \n\nC.J. Stroud’s upcoming season towers over every other storyline. It may be the most consequential year any Texans player has ever faced, because the team’s future and financial strategy hinge entirely on his performance. Stroud is currently the twenty‑fifth‑highest‑paid quarterback, earning a fraction of what top passers make. If he delivers at the level he showed as a rookie, he’ll belong in the fifty‑million‑per‑year tier. If his results remain opaque, Houston will delay the commitment and use the franchise tag. The direction of the franchise sits squarely with him, and everyone would prefer he cements himself as the answer rather than force the team into another reset.\n\nOnly thing we can do is watch this season play out. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784818560;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:23:\"Houston Texans Analysis\";i:1;s:20:\"Houston Texans Draft\";i:2;s:24:\"Houston Texans Offseason\";i:3;s:28:\"Houston Texans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Will Anderson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9758;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"C.J. Stroud\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2331;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fb40ca75a6f07bd39122a9c8eec068dd\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Ken Anderson says Bob Trumpy was “Gronk before Gronk”\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/194624/ken-anderson-bob-trumpy-gronk-before-gronk\";s:11:\"description\";s:370:\"Cincinnati Bengals legend Ken Anderson spoke to Fox19 about two of his former teammates, Bob Trumpy and James Brooks, who were recently selected for the Bengals’ Ring of Honor. The former Bengals quarterback, QB coach, and offensive coordinator called both players “great teammates” and noted Trumpy’s ability to play like a traditional tight end, blocking […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1760:\"\n\n\n \n Unknown date and location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Bob Trumpy (84) during the 1971 season. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-Imagn Images \n\nCincinnati Bengals legend <a href=\"https://www.fox19.com/video/2026/07/22/bengals-ring-honor-ken-anderson-brooks-trumpy/\">Ken Anderson spoke to Fox19</a> about two of his former teammates, Bob Trumpy and James Brooks, who were recently selected for the Bengals’ Ring of Honor. \n\nThe former Bengals quarterback, QB coach, and offensive coordinator called both players “great teammates” and noted Trumpy’s ability to play like a traditional tight end, blocking and getting open over the middle, while also running wide receiver routes. \n\n“I always say [Trumpy] was Gronk before Gronk,” Anderson said, referring to future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski. Anderson then mentioned that Trumpy’s career yards per catch (15.4) was the best of any Bengal in the franchise’s history. \n\nAnderson also talked about Trumpy’s bold move into the broadcast booth and beautiful voice. \n\nThen the conversation shifted to Brooks, who Anderson praised for his exceptional toughness between the tackles despite his size as well as his pioneering play in the passing game. “At one point in his career, his touchdown receptions were head and shoulders ahead of every other running back in the league,” Anderson said. \n\nWatch the full interview <a href=\"https://www.fox19.com/video/2026/07/22/bengals-ring-honor-ken-anderson-brooks-trumpy/\">here</a>. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784817000;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"Cincinnati Bengals interviews\";i:1;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12543;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Tahj Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2332;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2f5f490b166ad5c36d167d6a59f3169b\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"The other Cowboys rookie to watch during training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/210505/jaishawn-barham-linebacker-defense-christian-parker\";s:11:\"description\";s:301:\"Five years ago, almost, I had a theory. I believed, still do, that if not for Micah Parsons and what he did across his rookie season, then Osa Odighizuwa would have received a lot more attention. This is a bit ambitious, but maybe Odighizuwa would have even wound up as a Defensive Rookie of the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4556:\"\n\n\n \n May 1, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaishawn Barham (55) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images \n\nFive years ago, almost, I had a theory. I believed, still do, that if not for Micah Parsons and what he did across his rookie season, then Osa Odighizuwa would have received a lot more attention. This is a bit ambitious, but maybe Odighizuwa would have even wound up as a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate. You never know. The Dallas Cowboys brand never hurts in that way.\n\nIncidentally, Odighizuwa was traded away this offseason and we are wishing him all the best (at least individually). Now coincidentally, the pick that Dallas received from the San Francisco 49ers in the trade may have helped set up his successor for being the “other” defensive rookie on the Cowboys.\n\nJaishawn Barham is going to be important to watch during camp\n\nCaleb Downs is obviously going to absorb a majority of the headlines and attention in the way that Micah Parsons did, but this means that his version of Osa Odighizuwa is Jaishawn Barham. While Downs is a game-changer and one that we all remain incredibly thrilled about, his selection did not satisfy the biggest need on the Cowboys roster across the offseason. Jaishawn Barham’s did.\n\nDallas was, and is still, in sore need of help at linebacker. Also coincidentally, the Cowboys struck a second trade with the 49ers this offseason for linebacker help and did so shortly before selecting Barham during the NFL draft. Dallas acquired Dee Winters from their longtime rivals so in many ways the 49ers built the Cowboys current linebacking group.\n\nWith all due respect to Winters, and residually DeMarvion Overshown, Barham is going to be the player to watch throughout training camp, and a big reason for that is the versatility of being able to play traditional linebacker and having the ability to be a serious pass rusher. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49377860/2026-nfl-season-training-camp-storylines-quarterbacks-rookies-injuries\">ESPN recently named him as a rookie to watch</a> during training camp at large.\n\n\nJaishawn Barham, LB, Dallas Cowboys\n\n\n\nAn intriguing defensive shift is underway in Dallas, as new coordinator Christian Parker brings a Vic Fangio-inspired system to a roster that has endured a brutal coaching carousel. Dallas has had four defensive coordinators in the past four years: Dan Quinn, Mike Zimmer, Matt Eberflus and now Parker. That car wash, along with some bad injury luck and draft misses (and the trade of Micah Parsons) has left the Cowboys’ defense thin on young and exciting talent.\n\n\n\nBarham might change that. He started his career in college as an inside linebacker before kicking to the edge in his final season with Michigan. Dallas plans to move the third-round pick back to stack linebacker, where plenty of snaps are up for grabs in a thin room that features Dee Winters and DeMarvion Overshown. But because Barham has experience rushing the passer, he can fill the Zack Baun/Jihaad Campbell role in Dallas — an integral spot in the Eagles’ defense that Parker helped coach for the past two seasons. How often the Cowboys give Barham snaps in training camp — and where exactly he lines up — will be a sign of how the first-year coordinator intends to call defense in 2026.\n\n\nWe have allowed ourselves, rightfully, to dream about how Christian Parker is going to utilize Caleb Downs specifically. That makes sense given Parker’s background as a defensive backs guru.\n\nBut Parker obviously has a history with the Philadelphia Eagles and the way that they utilized, as ESPN notes here, both Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell was of the “we need some of that” variety. Perhaps Barham is that answer and in some ways that is a more important question to answer than anything.\n\nTraining camp is just about here and we are finally going to start getting answers to some of these questions. This is one of the more paramount ones, and hopefully the answer is one that we all like.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784817000;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7640;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Micah Parsons\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2333;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"38b4249b03530f2b351dcc3b7a2150ff\";s:5:\"title\";s:89:\"Falcons training camp 2026: Quarterback battle important for present, critical for future\";s:4:\"link\";s:177:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-analysis/94554/falcons-training-camp-2026-quarterback-battle-important-for-present-critical-for-future-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"The Atlanta Falcons have had a quarterback problem for years, a statement blindingly obvious to anyone who has been an Atlanta Falcons fan over the past few seasons. Since 2022, when the Falcons hastily traded Matt Ryan to Indianapolis in the wake of a failed effort to trade for Deshaun Watson, they’ve started Marcus Mariota, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9855:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa (1) and Michael Penix Jr. (9) on the field during Minicamp. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images \n\nThe Atlanta Falcons have had a quarterback problem for years, a statement blindingly obvious to anyone who has been an Atlanta Falcons fan over the past few seasons. \n\nSince 2022, when the Falcons hastily traded Matt Ryan to Indianapolis in the wake of a failed effort to trade for Deshaun Watson, they’ve started Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke, Kirk Cousins, and Michael Penix Jr.; that’s more than one starter per season. In fact, they’ve had two different quarterbacks starting for the team in each of those four years, and they have not had one true franchise guy at any point in that span.\n\nPenix could still be that player, but it’s hardly a given. We enter 2026 with Penix recovering from ACL surgery, one of many such surgeries in his college and now NFL career, and with very little on-field to suggest he’s a potentially elite quarterback. He’s competing with Tua Tagovailoa, who is coming off a dismal season with the Dolphins where he was benched, and has dealt with scary concussions throughout his career. The only guys behind them are big-armed undrafted free agent Jack Strand and journeyman backup Trevor Siemien, so there’s very little chance of a Cinderella story if Tua and Penix don’t pan out. \n\nThat makes the quarterback battle crucial on two fronts. It’s obviously important for this year, because the better player needs to have the reins of an offense richly veined with playmakers to help these Falcons shake off eight straight losing seasons and recapture hope and competence. But it’s also important for next year, because any outcome outside of Penix seizing this job and excelling will likely have the Falcons looking to draft, sign, or trade for a potential franchise option.\n\nWhy it matters in 2026\n\nThe Falcons don’t want to continue to squander their talent. Bijan Robinson was the league’s most productive running back last year, leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage, but was stuck on a team that had a frequently anemic passing attack and blew far too many games. Drake London and Kyle Pitts are game-changing talents who have dealt with streaky, inconsistent passers throughout their careers. Jahan Dotson, Zachariah Branch, and Austin Hooper offer real talent—and in the case of Branch, really intriguing potential—but could see their production blunted if the quarterback position isn’t effectively settled.\n\nA great quarterback would have a passing attack with this many weapons humming. A good quarterback would have it looking capable, at minimum. As we’ve seen over the years, promising but inconsistent quarterbacks and shaky ones alike have conspired to make it look elite for shining moments and disappointing for long stretches. \n\nThe Falcons badly need to figure out whether Tua or Penix is the right fit for these weapons and this passing attack. At his best, Tua can deliver timely, very accurate passes in the short-to-intermediate areas of the field, a skill set that plays well with the YAC capabilities of Bijan, Brian Robinson, London, and Branch, as well as Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees’ screen designs. Penix has been more inconsistent across the board in his brief career, but his ability to attack defenses deep opens up potentially devastating big plays for London, Pitts, and Dotson. \n\nThere are significant stylistic differences here that might come into play if this ends up being a very close battle, but the likelier outcome is simply that one of these quarterbacks is more healthy and effective this summer and wins the battle outright well before preseason wraps. At the moment, my money would be on Tua, who had a head start as the healthy player earlier this summer and should be able to reliably pepper his supporting cast with short-to-intermediate passes the way Kirk Cousins did at his best last year. \n\nWhoever wins, however, will need to be good enough to at least partially unlock this passing game’s significant potential, lest their backup catapult past them midseason. \n\nWhy it matters in 2027 and beyond\n\nLet’s say Tua grabs the starting job and lands somewhere between his 2024 and 2025 seasons, finishing with something like 13 games played and a 68% completion percentage. It’s more or less a given that Tua will miss some time given that he has appeared in 17 games just once in his career. The hope would be that he could exceed the two-year averages of about 2,750 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions he managed in Miami. \n\nIf that’s the case, will the Falcons sign up for a long-term deal with Tua? I would say it’s very unlikely, though they could go for a two-year, incentive-laden deal if Tua plays well in those 13 games and they don’t like the options they survey in the draft and across the league. Barring a spectacular, fully healthy seasons from Tua, the Falcons are not going to sign on to make him their quarterback for the next 3-5 years; the likelier outcome is that Tua’s second career is spent picking up quality short-term deals as a stopgap or low-end starter in Atlanta or elsewhere.\n\nThere’s a narrow band in which Tua becomes Atlanta’s long-term starter under Stefanski, in other words. If he seizes the job I’ll be rooting very hard for him to become the guy he was in 2022 and 2023, when he put up 54 touchdowns against 22 interceptions and led the league in passing yards on season, because it would be great for the Falcons if he could recapture his best years and stay healthy. But given the past couple of seasons and his significant injury history, it’s not a strong bet that Tua will leave 2026 as the unquestioned or even likely starter in 2027.\n\nPenix is in a different boat. If he doesn’t win the job, the Falcons could very well dangle him for trade in 2026 or 2027, banking on a team that misses out on a rookie quarterback being willing to bet on the arm talent and their own ability to maximize his ability and adding to their war chest of draft picks. Barring a trade, though, Penix would be Tua insurance with starting experience and evident talent, which is a valuable thing to have. If he can’t beat out Tua, however, I’d say his long-term future with the Falcons is very much in doubt heading into the final year of his rookie deal (his contract does, however, have the fifth year option). \n\nIt’s a different story if he does win the job, which I’ve continually said unlocks the best-case scenario for Atlanta. Penix starting, staying healthy, and playing well does not entirely dispel the long haul concern about his injury history—nothing can do that, really—but it would give the Falcons the confidence to go into 2027 with him as the starter. Atlanta will always want a quality insurance policy for Penix, but if he can blossom in Stefanski’s offense, the Falcons will not need to invest early round draft capital or massive dollars in his replacement and can build the offense around what he does best with confidence. That frees them up to augment the roster in 2027 without limitations, especially if they finish as a playoff team or borderline playoff team, and could accelerate their path to becoming a perennial postseason contender. The fifth year option gives them flexibility for 2028 to ensure he stays healthy if they’re hesitant to commit to longer than that, as well. \n\nOf course, that also is an ideal outcome that can’t be said to be likely at the moment. We have seen glimpses of tantalizing talent from Penix, but not enough to believe he’s going to become a franchise quarterback yet. We also know that another significant ACL injury adds a cautionary note for a team hoping to rely on him as a franchise player, and that Penix is both older for a quarterback entering his third year (26) and already in the third year of his rookie deal. If Penix does surpass Tua but does not show signs of a significant growth, which is obviously a real possibility, it’s something of a worse case scenario for Atlanta’s long-term outlook at quarterback. It would mean the Falcons may very well go into next year with Penix either a clear backup or traded, Tua headed elsewhere, and the team having to figure out their next franchise guy or at least stopgap option. \n\nTua or Penix winning the job and excelling is the ideal, with my preference being Penix as a younger player still on a rookie deal. In a scenario where neither one is a true standout, the Falcons are going to be looking closely at a potentially loaded quarterback class in the 2027 NFL Draft and an underwhelming free agent class that could be headlined by Kyler Murray, Jacoby Brissett, and maybe Baker Mayfield. Given how easy it is to miss on top quarterbacks if you’re a quality football team and the dearth of high-end options likely to be available without surrendering significant assets otherwise, the Falcons really would like Tua or Penix to be the guy in 2026 and well beyond. \n\nWe’ll spend a lot of time previewing and reviewing this battle as it goes on, so stay tuned. Just know how important it is for this year and well beyond. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784816825;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons analysis\";i:1;s:29:\"Atlanta Falcons training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2307;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Marcus Mariota\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2334;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b927a1ddc01c830777f97154d0d27273\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Philadelphia Eagles Hidden Gems: 3 underrated players on the 2026 roster\";s:4:\"link\";s:143:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177598/philadelphia-eagles-hidden-gems-3-underrated-players-on-the-2026-roster\";s:11:\"description\";s:378:\"Through the Nick Sirianni era, the Philadelphia Eagles have demonstrated an odd, though now predictable, story arc. After Sirianni’s 2022 Eagles barely lost Super Bowl LVII to the Kansas City Chiefs with Shane Steichen as the offensive mastermind, Steichen got the Indianapolis Colts’ head job, and Sirianni promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to be Steichen’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13861:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 10, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) speaks with the media at minicamp at Jefferson Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images \n\nThrough the Nick Sirianni era, the Philadelphia Eagles have demonstrated an odd, though now predictable, story arc.\n\n\nGet to the Super Bowl with a great offensive play-caller.\n\n\n\nPromote the replacement from within with iffy to icky results when said great offensive play-caller gets a head coaching gig, and\n\n\n\nSubsequently run back to the idea that a constructive offensive identity actually does matter in the NFL. \n\n\nAfter Sirianni’s 2022 Eagles barely lost Super Bowl LVII to the Kansas City Chiefs with Shane Steichen as the offensive mastermind, Steichen got the Indianapolis Colts’ head job, and Sirianni promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to be Steichen’s replacement. \n\nIt didn’t work, and Sirianni then tapped former Los Angeles Chargers OC Kellen Moore to get the job done. Moore got the job done enough for the Eagles’ second Super Bowl win at the end of the 2024 season, and of course, Sirianni replaced Moore with pass game coordinator and associate head coach Kevin Patullo when Moore became the New Orleans Saints’ head coach.\n\n<a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles-offense-nick-sirianni-kevin-patullo\">We all know how THAT went</a>. \n\nNow, with former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as the new OC, there are a lot of questions to answer. How will the passing game work without A.J. Brown, and how will the run game work without the legend that is Jeff Stoutland? Remarkably for a guy who has done what he’s done, Jalen Hurts still has a lot of uncertainty to his name, and Mannion’s offense — based more on the Sean McVay/Kyle Shanahan tree than anything Hurts has run before — makes that uncertainty valid, at least in a short-term sense.\n\nIf Mannion turns what was a disaster of an offense around, it’s all good. Sirianni surely has enough underqualified acolytes to promote when Mannion becomes a head coach in 2027. If not, for as much as Sirianni has accomplished in half a decade, the questions will land firmly on his head. \n\nThe Eagles will need more than the right kind of coaching to reach their Super Bowl dreams in 2026; they’ll also need big-time performances not only from Hurts and all the other players of whom such things are expected; but there is also a need for lesser-known guys to step up into new and bigger roles. \n\nTo that end, I’ve identified three Hidden Gems for the 2026 Eagles — one underrated veteran, one underrated free agent or traded player, and one underrated draft pick. \n\nUnderrated veteran: EDGE Jalyx Hunt\n\nWith all the offensive agita, there are very few questions about the Eagles’ defense coming into the 2026 season; Vic Fangio had all that on lock as usual. Losing edge-rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Carolina Panthers on a four-year, $120 million contract with $80 million guaranteed was less than ideal, but the Eagles were not going to pay that kind of money for that kind of player. Not over that length of time. Instead, they traded with the Minnesota Vikings for Jonathan Greenard, and signed him to a two-year, $60 million contract with $50 million guaranteed. Greenard can bring a lot when he’s healthy, but the real crucible when it comes to the success of the team’s edge disruption in 2026 falls on third-year man Jalyx Hunt. \n\nHunt converted from safety to EDGE at Cornell, and then showed enough at Houston Christian in the 2022 and 2023 seasons for the Eagles to take him with the 95th pick in the third round of the 2024 draft. Hunt was an athletic project at first, which is one reason he had just 343 defensive snaps in his rookie season. Still, he managed four sacks and 19 pressures, showed up with force in Super Bowl LIX, and displayed enough game-readiness to be more of a factor in 2025 with 722 snaps, seven sacks, and 60 pressures.\n\nHunt reminds me of a young Danielle Hunter in some ways. When Hunter came out of LSU in the 2015 draft, he was far more of an athlete than he was a nuanced football player. But when he matched football acumen with general athleticism, all bets were off. Hunt has filled out his palette of pass-rush moves, and we may see how high his ceiling really is in the new season.\n\n\nJalyx Hunt with the inside counter, bull-rush, and open-field footwork to get to the quarterback. He\'s become a complete edge-rusher at the perfect time for the <a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@eagles</a>. <a href=\"https://t.co/lgyIxxcXy6\">pic.twitter.com/lgyIxxcXy6</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2076757407825576030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n“Just keep doing what he’s doing,” Fangio said in May when asked how Hunt can up his game even further. “He’s had a nice progression. I see him growing his game in all aspects. I think he can and will rush better. He’ll play the run better. It’s just the natural progression. He’s had a good progression. In his rookie year, he didn’t play a lot early. Then when BG [EDGE Brandon Graham] went down, he started playing more, and I thought for a guy with his background, it was kind of a perfect year for him. He ended up playing a good bit if you remember in the playoffs, et cetera. Then last year, [he] played a lot, did good.\n\n“Yeah, I think he’s just ready to keep getting better and better.”\n\nUnderrated traded player: WR Dontayvion Wicks\n\nCan the Eagles’ offense function without a true X iso receiver? The guy who can beat the opponents’ best cornerback alone to one side of the field? \n\nWe’re about to find out, because last season, A.J. Brown was that guy. In 2025,<a href=\"https://sumersports.com/sumerbrain/chats/b84409b7-9149-4293-948c-ca17d5036deb/\"> Brown lined up as the X iso receiver on 148 snaps</a>, more than twice as often as any other Eagles receiver — DeVonta Smith ranked second with 77 X-iso targets, and then, the whole thing kind of fell off a cliff. \n\nNow, with Mannion in charge of the passing game, that might not be as much of an issue. Last season, the Packers ranked sixth in the NFL with a 50% rate of condensed formations, in which no receiver was acting as the X iso receiver, <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/2024/7/3/24190709/nfl-teams-dont-need-a-no-1-receiver-and-heres-why\">and the Packers have long insisted</a> — for better or worse — that their passing game can function at a high level more through scheme than having that dominant outside guy.\n\n(First-round pick Makai Lemon, by the way, lined up outside just 28% of the time in the 2025 season for USC. Just saying).\n\nWhich is where the trade for former Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks comes in. Last season, the 6’1”, 206-pound Wicks caught 30 passes on 44 targets for 332 yards and two touchdowns. Calf and ankle injuries, as well as concussion issues, limited his time on the field in 2025, which is why he wasn’t able to replicate his 2024 production, when he caught 41 passes on 80 targets for 454 yards and five touchdowns. \n\nStill, when your yards per catch stays exactly the same from one season to the next (11.1), and your catch rate increases from 51.3% to 68.2%, that’s a good thing. \n\n“Me and Sean built a relationship, just like [with] Coach Mahaffey,” Wicks said of his new home with Mannion and former Green Bay receivers coach Ryan Mahaffey. “Relationships play a big part in things, so I felt like that was a big part of the reason [for] the trust for me to be here and for them to bank on me.”\n\nHowie Roseman explained why Wicks was a consideration before the Brown trade even happened, and why the Eagles gave him a one-year, $10.5 million contract extension with a max value of $12.5 million.\n\n“You see his skill set,” Roseman said of Wicks. “He is a physical, explosive player at the top of routes. He can play inside or out, so he is a guy we had our eye on.”\n\nSirianni has admired Wicks’ abilities to a similar degree. \n\n\nNick Sirianni on Dontayvion Wicks: \"I think he has a very unique skill set of being able to get in and out of breaks and be really efficient at the line of scrimmage. For a guy that I\'ve coached, he has some Keenan Allen to him and to his game.\" …Knowing Sirianni, this is…— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZBerm/status/2064470444464361764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNick Sirianni has said that Dontayvion Wicks could have a Keenan Allen-style impact on the <a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Eagles</a>\' offense. Sirianni got to see a few of those traits up close last season. <a href=\"https://t.co/vmsQCs8q2t\">pic.twitter.com/vmsQCs8q2t</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2076754515899089115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nSo, maybe Wicks isn’t the ideal A.J. Brown replacement, as he lined up as the Packers’ X iso receiver just 15 times last season. But given the interest from coaches who have worked with him before to bring him into the fold, and what the new passing game may look like, that may not be the liability it could have been in previous seasons.\n\nUnderrated draft pick: Guard Micah Morris\n\nHowie Roseman’s love of big guys from Georgia in any draft is a story that passed meme status a long time ago with Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, but Howie was back on it in 2026, when the Eagles took offensive guard Micah Morris with the 207th pick in the sixth round. \n\nThe lateness of Morris’ pick surprised me, as I thought he had late second-day potential. Last season, the 6’4”, 330-pound Morris allowed no sacks, two quarterback hits, and two quarterback hurries in 426 pass-blocking snaps. In fact, Morris never allowed a sack in five seasons with the Bulldogs, including the last three as a starter. \n\nAnd when Morris eyes you with the right leverage, you’d better have aspirin at the ready.\n\n\nGeorgia LG Micah Morris. I\'d like to see him drop his pad level off the snap and lose about 10 pounds, but when he gets his hands on you with leverage, you\'re toast. <a href=\"https://t.co/sfnJOmKHwE\">pic.twitter.com/sfnJOmKHwE</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2035350082468667688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nNow, the Georgia reunion can continue with Davis and Carter showing Morris the nuances of pass pro in practice.\n\n“Well for starters, it was not fun, I’ll tell you that much,” Morris said after he was drafted on facing Davis and Carter back in the Bulldogs days. “It was not fun at first. But it prepared me for this moment. It just provided me with the chance to learn from the best, and develop. Obviously I’m just giving them a look, just being scout team, but I’m also perfecting my craft and working against first-round draft picks, elite NFL players, All-Pro players. Just being able to do that at a young age, at that point, [against] All-American college players, just being able to give my best against them and try to hold my own against them so whenever it is my time, I’ve been through the hardest that there is to offer.”\n\nOf course Roseman appreciated Morris’ potential; Morris is a big dude from Georgia!\n\n“There’s a lot to like about him,” Roseman said. “He’s got great size. All of his testing is through the roof. He started every game for Georgia this year. He’s got incredible experience playing in the SEC. He’s got all the ability, and now he’s got to apply that as he gets an opportunity to come here. Another guy just, as we were going through it, stood out on our board for where we were and obviously an important position, so we took him.”\n\n\nGeorgia LG Micah Morris. I\'d like to see him drop his pad level off the snap and lose about 10 pounds, but when he gets his hands on you with leverage, you\'re toast. <a href=\"https://t.co/sfnJOmKHwE\">pic.twitter.com/sfnJOmKHwE</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2035350082468667688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nRight now, the Eagles are projecting Landon Dickerson (great when he’s healthy) as their left guard, and Tyler Steen (meh) as the right guard. Which means that Morris may have to wait for a Dickerson injury or a really bad game from Steen to get any meaningful regular-season reps, but the preseason should tell you a lot as to how he fits in the post-Stoutland era. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784815527;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:28:\"Philadelphia Eagles analysis\";i:1;s:25:\"Philadelphia Eagles draft\";i:2;s:31:\"Philadelphia Eagles free agency\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13337;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Emmett Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2335;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"998556f926a3f4dab3ce5abf8f6ed3be\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Raiders news: Will Fernando Mendoza be a Netflix star next summer?\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/134666/raiders-news-fernando-mendoza-netflix-quarterback-2027\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"While this summer’s version of Netflix is streaming and getting strong reviews as the series usually does, there is already speculation on who will be the featured NFL played of ‘Quarterback’ in 2027, in a review of the 2026 season. There is already speculation there would be a major Las Vegas Raiders flavor to the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3224:\"\n\n\n \n THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE - Hosted by Marcello Hernández, who will bring his signature humor to the stage as he joins a star-studded roster of athletes and celebrities honoring the greatest achievements in the world of sports. \"The ESPYS\" will air live on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT on ABC, ESPN+ and be available to stream next day on Hulu. (Disney/Frank Micelotta) FERNANDO MENDOZA (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Disney via Getty Images) | Disney via Getty Images \n\nWhile this summer’s version of Netflix is streaming and getting strong reviews as the series usually does, there is already speculation on who will be the featured NFL played of ‘Quarterback’ in 2027, in a review of the 2026 season.\n\nThere is already speculation there would be a major Las Vegas Raiders flavor to the show\n\n<a href=\"https://www.actionnetwork.com/entertainment/who-will-feature-in-quarterback-season-4-early-odds-on-netflixs-next-cast\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.actionnetwork.com/entertainment/who-will-feature-in-quarterback-season-4-early-odds-on-netflixs-next-cast\">The Action Network</a> believes Raiders’ rookie, No.1 overall draft pick, Fernando Mendoza is a favorite to be featured on the show in 2027. The actual lineup will likely be announced early next year with a streaming date of early July.\n\nI’m buying this projection big time. Mendoza is a natural fit for the camera and he seems like he’d be a willing participant. Plus, Netflix would likely want him after featuring 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward this summer.\n\nPlus, fellow Raiders’ quarterback Kirk Cousins is a two-time ‘Quarterback’ participant, so he could probably help make a Mendoza appearence happen.\n\nSo, let’s roll the cameras.\n\nIn other Raiders’ news\n\n\nCamp pre: The Raiders’ website has <a href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/3-under-the-radar-storylines-for-raiders-2026-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/3-under-the-radar-storylines-for-raiders-2026-training-camp\">a training camp preview.</a>\n\n\n\nBand of backups: ESPN make<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49391788/2026-nfl-season-all-backup-team-rosters-bench-players-barnwell\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49391788/2026-nfl-season-all-backup-team-rosters-bench-players-barnwell\">s a roster consisting of key backups.</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784815440;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2336;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1967417477c0ff26db63715d12d43787\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"Commanders News: McCaffrey & Croskey-Merritt still have things to prove\";s:4:\"link\";s:145:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/425750/mccaffrey-croskey-merritt-sonny-styles-josh-conerly-amik-robertson-2026-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"The Daily Slop – 23 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:36516:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Luke McCaffrey #11 of the Washington Commanders warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 23 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nBullock’s Film Room\n\n<a href=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/where-does-wr-luke-mccaffrey-stand-b96\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/where-does-wr-luke-mccaffrey-stand-b96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where does WR Luke McCaffrey stand entering critical year 3?</a>\n\nThey say it takes three years for wide receivers to develop into reliable targets in the NFL. That trend has changed somewhat in recent years due to a number of very strong and deep wide receiver draft classes, but McCaffrey was considered a very raw prospect coming out. He entered college playing quarterback and switched positions, so he was very new to the position when the Commanders drafted him. That has caused him to take a little longer to develop, which makes this almost a make or break year for him.\n\nSo where exactly does McCaffrey stand going into this important third year? With the current state of the receiver room, there should be opportunities for everyone to claim their spot in training camp. McLaurin is a lock as the top receiving option, but after him it’s a bit of a free for all. I don’t expect McCaffrey to establish himself as the second receiver or anything crazy like that, but I do think he can offer plenty as a fourth or fifth receiver on the depth chart and if everything goes well, could develop into the third receiver.\n\nLooking back at last season, the stats aren’t amazing. McCaffrey only played in nine games before breaking his collarbone and missing the rest of the year. As a result, he only had 11 catches, but he did pick up 203 yards and three touchdowns. 11 catches isn’t a huge sample size to go off, but when you watch McCaffrey you can see signs of development from him.\n\nThe obvious place to start with McCaffrey last year was his 50-yard catch against the Chargers. It was his longest catch of the season and indeed his career to date, which showcased not only his speed to threaten down the field, but also his ball skills.\n\n\nWR Luke McCaffrey is entering a critical 3rd year with the Commanders. Given the state of the WR room, there will be opportunities for him to step up. So where does he stand after 2 years in Washington? I took a closer look: <a href=\"https://t.co/lueqaKmusP\">https://t.co/lueqaKmusP</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Vf9l4YcHOZ\">pic.twitter.com/Vf9l4YcHOZ</a>— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkBullockNFL/status/2080250195695018187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nHeavy.com\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/warned-about-trusting-jacory-croskey-merritt/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/warned-about-trusting-jacory-croskey-merritt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders warned about trusting Jacory Croskey-Merritt</a>\n\nCroskey-Merritt still looks like RB1, but the team has been warned about the risk of putting too much faith in the 25-year-old, as well as the dangers of not letting him develop crucial aspects of his game.\n\nThe two-edged sword of how much to get Croskey-Merritt involved in this season’s running game was discussed by Danny Rouhier and Grant Paulsen on <a href=\"https://youtu.be/M1eCtlf4Lb4?t=102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">106.7 The Fan’s “Grant & Danny Show.”</a>\n\nRouhier explained why the Commanders still have some doubts about JCM carrying the load as an every-down back: “I like him. It seems like they don’t as much. And here’s my evidence for that. It basically took Chris Rodriguez getting food poisoning or like a last-minute injury for them to finally give him double-digit carries. (In) nine of his 17 games, he averaged less than four yards a pop.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/warned-about-trusting-jacory-croskey-merritt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49083620/2026-washington-commanders-nfl-training-camp-preview\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49083620/2026-washington-commanders-nfl-training-camp-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Washington Commanders training camp preview</a>\n\nLinebacker: Washington will use a 3-4 base look this season and signed/drafted five players for those roles — to pair with several holdovers. The Commanders will rotate players in, but there will be a question as to who will start, particularly on the inside. They have Luvu, free agent signee Leo Chenal and Sonny Styles. One won’t play as often — but do they use either Chenal or Styles in a nickel role at times to get all three on the field? And how will the outside rushers rotate? They have Dorance Armstrong, coming off a torn ACL, and free agent signees Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson as well as fifth-round pick Joshua Josephs.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49083620/2026-washington-commanders-nfl-training-camp-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders Wire\n\n<a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/07/23/washington-commanders-defensive-overhaul-effective-2206/91010795007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/07/23/washington-commanders-defensive-overhaul-effective-2206/91010795007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Will Commanders’ defensive overhaul be effective in 2026?</a>\n\nSuffice it to say that between the departures and additions, the Commanders’ defense looks very different in 2026 than it did in 2025. But will what Peters did actually pan out this season? Under new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, one of the biggest storylines is whether this defense can get all of its new faces on the same page, something that NFL.com’s Grant Gordon <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=83224X1595658&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfl.com%2Fnews%2Fnfc-east-training-camp-2026-preview-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders&xcust=SC1-SCMD_u5MYA6s7pxFPi2IME3AQN33&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fcommanderswire.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Fcommanders%2F2026%2F07%2F23%2Fwashington-commanders-defensive-overhaul-effective-2206%2F91010795007%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wrote</a> about earlier this week.\n\n\nWhen you fall from being everyone’s NFC Championship Game darling to a 5-12 struggle bus, you can run out of fingers to point. The Commanders put a massive UNDER CONSTRUCTION sign in front of a defense that finished dead last in yards allowed. They used the No. 7 overall pick on Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, an athletic marvel who will draw plenty of hype as a preseason Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate. General manager Adam Peters opened the check book before turning in the card to get Styles, too. Washington broke the bank to sign pass rusher Odafe Oweh, while adding plenty more veteran starters elsewhere: nickel Amik Robertson, safety Nick Cross, pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, linebacker Leo Chenal and defensive tackle Tim Settle. The Commanders added veteran depth, as well. Binging on free agents isn’t always a winning formula, of course. How quickly new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones and Washington’s cast of fresh faces get on the same page will be crucial in camp.\n\n\nThe biggest problem the Commanders will have here is the number of new faces on the roster. It’s one thing if you bring in a handful of new players to join an otherwise stable unit, but it’s another beast altogether when you add a dozen or more new faces.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/07/23/washington-commanders-defensive-overhaul-effective-2206/91010795007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-opponent-breakdown-jaguars\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-opponent-breakdown-jaguars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders 2026 opponent breakdown | Jaguars</a>\n\n\nWhat will the offense look like without Etienne? It was widely expected for the Jaguars to not retain Etienne this past offseason, but there’s no doubt that he has been a key piece of their offense over the last four seasons with three 1,000-yard seasons. He had arguably his best campaign in 2025 with 1,107 yards and 13 total touchdowns. Now Etienne is with the New Orleans Saints, and the Jaguars have to find a way to replace him. For now, it seems like it’ll be a committee approach. They signed Rodriguez from Washington and seem eager to give him a shot at being their lead back after a solid season out of the former sixth-round pick. There’s also Bhayshul Tuten, who had limited opportunities in his rookie year but also had seven total touchdowns on 93 total touches. LeQuint Allen Jr., a seventh-round pick last season, was more of a special teams contributor, and Ameer Abdullah is an established veteran with 11 years of experience. Will one of these players emerge as a go-to option? Perhaps, but the Jaguars don’t seem to be in a hurry to figure that out. They like all their options, and each player will get their opportunities.\n\n\n\nHow does the defense replace Devin Lloyd’s production on defense? Similar to Etienne, Lloyd was a key cog for the Jaguars’ success last season and has been an important fixture on their defense as a 2022 first-round pick. He didn’t hit 100 tackles like he did in the previous three seasons, but he made up for that with improvements in coverage and grabbed five interceptions, which helped him earn a Pro Bowl and Second Team All-Pro selection. However, also like Etienne, Lloyd left the team in free agency and signed with the Carolina Panthers. There are currently just six linebackers on the roster, most of which are young players with limited years of experience. They will have to rely on Oluokun, who enters his fifth season in Jacksonville, to be a veteran presence in the room. Oluokun is certainly capable of being a dominant voice on defense. He has at least 100 tackles in each of the last six seasons and had a career-high 11 pass breakups. But the Jaguars will still need players like Ventrell Miller, Jack Kiser and Parker Hughes to step up to fill the void Lloyd left behind.\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-opponent-breakdown-jaguars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nLast Man Standig\n\n<a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-biggest-defensive-questions-facing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-biggest-defensive-questions-facing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What exactly is Amik Robertson’s role?</a>\n\nGoing with a 3-4 or 4-3 as the base defense means having only four defensive backs on the field. That’s how the Vikings primarily operated under coordinator Brian Flores and Daronte Jones, Minnesota’s passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach.\n\nAt a minimum, this suggests a diminished workload for any slot corner, which is Robertson’s best role. There’s good reason, also based on Minnesota’s scheme, to think that Washington could go with a third safety instead of a third CB when needed.\n\nWashington’s recent signing of Rasul Douglas seemingly drops Robertson on the boundary CB depth chart.\n\nSo where does that leave this seventh-year pro with 86 career games played and 35 starts? At the moment, your guess is almost as good as mine.\n\nFor more from Ben Standig, <a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49417396/2026-ranking-all-32-nfl-teams-25-young-players#wsh\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49417396/2026-ranking-all-32-nfl-teams-25-young-players#wsh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ranking NFL teams by under-25 talent: Pats, Texans lead list</a>\n\n25. Washington Commanders\n\nLast year’s rank: 3\n\nBlue chips: OT Josh Conerly Jr., LB Sonny Styles\n\nNotable graduated players: QB Jayden Daniels, CB Mike Sainristil\n\nThe Commanders fall far down our list now that Daniels doesn’t qualify. Sainristil, Brandon Coleman, Luke McCaffrey, Jordan Magee, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Leo Chenal also don’t count.\n\nThat still leaves some young talent from the past couple of drafts. First-rounder Styles doesn’t turn 22 until November, a few days after Conerly will be 23. Safety Nick Cross, recently <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48176079/commanders-agree-3-year-deal-te-chig-okonkwo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signed</a> from Indianapolis, will turn 25 on Sept. 10. Defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton will be 24 on Aug. 31. Cornerback Trey Amos and wide receiver Jaylin Lane are both 24, while third-round slot receiver Antonio Williams just turned 22.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49417396/2026-ranking-all-32-nfl-teams-25-young-players#wsh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\n\nWe\'re one week away from <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> Training Camp and a new All Ears is up!<a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JPFinlayNBCS</a> has 4 players to focus on at camp, and he\'s previewing the NFC East with <a href=\"https://x.com/JClarkNBCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JClarkNBCS</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/newyscruggs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@newyscruggs</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/JohnChandlerNBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JohnChandlerNBC</a><a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/TxRvF2mgeR\">https://t.co/TxRvF2mgeR</a>— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) <a href=\"https://x.com/NBC4Sports/status/2080115756939788630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nMark Bullock is live with Ben Standig on Substack now: “Live with Ben Standig”\n\nDue to some difficulties, this live chat opens with Standig talking to Doc Walker, then filling time by answering typed questions for about 20 minutes. \n\n\nThe conversation with Bullock begins at the 30:15 mark.\n\n\n\nA useful discussion of Daronte Jones’ expected defense begins around the 38:25 mark (Bullock’s answer to the lengthy question begins at 39:31).\n\n\n\nInteresting comments on Jayden Daniels’ play in early 2025 begins with a question at 51:25 (Bullock’s surprisingly upbeat answer begins at 53:14 — Standig actually uses the phrase “yada, yada, yada” in the course of his 2-minute question).\n\n\nClick this link to watch the live chat:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://open.substack.com/live-stream/289905?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=new-live-stream-email\">LIVE NOW: Live with Ben Standig</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n🎙 Training camp questions, Daniels and Dybantsa the personalities, and more with <a href=\"https://x.com/Mitch_Tischler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Mitch_Tischler</a>.<a href=\"https://t.co/qnFKPaSWx7\">https://t.co/qnFKPaSWx7</a>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2080067681944776924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7462292/2026/07/22/john-harbaugh-ny-giants-coach-challenge/?source=athletic_targeted_email&source=athletic_targeted_email&campaign=18078211&userId=796570\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7462292/2026/07/22/john-harbaugh-ny-giants-coach-challenge/?source=athletic_targeted_email&source=athletic_targeted_email&campaign=18078211&userId=796570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It’s becoming clear what John Harbaugh’s biggest challenge with the Giants will be</a>\n\nThe Giants were 13-38 over the last three years, and Harbaugh’s Ravens were 33-18. The Giants were 60 games under .500 over the last nine years, and Harbaugh was 41 games over .500 with Baltimore. The Giants have won only one playoff game over the last 14 years; Harbaugh had claimed eight of his 13 postseason victories, including a Super Bowl, in that time.\n\nIt seemed the perfect union of a coach who adored <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7460824/2026/07/22/nfl-2026-overrated-underrated-teams-falcons-bears-bills-patriots/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL</a> history and a flagship franchise that had completely forgotten how to win.\n\nThe coach has answered questions about football and non-football concerns that he wished were never in play.\n\nFootball: The Giants’ best player, Dexter Lawrence, forced his way out of town. Three players suffered Achilles tendon tears in the spring. Malik Nabers criticized Harbaugh’s NFL Draft picks while his return from a serious knee injury remained a mystery.\n\nNon-football: Co-owner Steve Tisch’s disclosed <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010511/2026/01/30/steve-tisch-epstein-files-ny-giants/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ties to Jeffrey Epstein</a> blitzed Harbaugh before he’d even settled into the job. <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7305602/2026/05/25/nfl-controversy-jaxson-dart-abdul-carter-giants/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaxson Dart’s decision to introduce President Donald Trump</a> at a Rockland County, N.Y., rally (without properly informing his employer of his role) [led] teammate Abdul Carter to criticize his quarterback on social media and moved Harbaugh to extinguish a spreading fire.\n\nThe bad news? The Giants’ young, talented players have become high-profile figures without winning games. Rookies Dart, Skattebo and Carter, who didn’t exactly produce a clean sheet as the No. 3 pick in the 2025 draft, all contributed to a 4-13 record a year after Nabers, the No. 6 pick in 2024, was a big part of a 3-14 team.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7462292/2026/07/22/john-harbaugh-ny-giants-coach-challenge/?source=athletic_targeted_email&source=athletic_targeted_email&campaign=18078211&userId=796570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/post/oQ5-0i3AQ9oi\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/post/oQ5-0i3AQ9oi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I am giving this season a pass, probably the next one too</a>\n\nWhy?\n\nThe answer is John Harbaugh. The logic is the new head coach doesn’t have the full, complete team that he wants. There is no way he can. Not after one draft and one offseason. He inherited a team of players and is giving them an audition to see who stays for his program. A good bunch will be wearing new uniforms next year or no uniforms at all.\n\nI truly don’t care about anything else than Harbaugh’s program and plan for this team. It’s close to the same feeling when they signed Tom Coughlin. We got a no nonsense head coach with a proven winning record. There is no better a time in his career for a fresh start with a storied franchise.\n\nTo read the comments on this article, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/post/oQ5-0i3AQ9oi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/post/oa2nvsiltHaM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/post/oa2nvsiltHaM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Are you a QB “Purist?”</a>\n\nI don’t love this new breed of QB. They are necessary because college systems just don’t run pro systems much anymore, so the league was literally running out of good QBs. Enter kaepernick, the wildcat, and some rule tweeks we have a league of runners.\n\nYeah, it’s exciting to such lamar break off an insane run. But i can’t stand how much they protect the passer… even when not passing. It’s annoying to see a defense play perfect coverage on third down just to see the QB run for a first. If you could hit em when they ran, i would have no qualms.\n\nDon’t you think it’s unfair to defenders having to decide whether to pull up or tackle when a QB is past the LOS? I feel like i would hurt myself trying to prevent hurting him. And big bodied ones like allen and hurts are basically running backs that can also throw far (gross oversimplification i know).\n\nI think there should be some sort of rule change where after 5 yards the QB is no longer a QB but a basic runner and subject to getting hit the same way\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/post/oa2nvsiltHaM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49431301/tyreek-hill-posts-workout-video-says-no-power-leg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49431301/tyreek-hill-posts-workout-video-says-no-power-leg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyreek Hill posts workout video, says still ‘no power’ in leg</a>\n\nTyreek Hill says he still has “no power” in his recovering left leg, indicating the free agent wide receiver could still be a long way from returning to the NFL.\n\nHill <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RIuEHCZXno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">posted a YouTube video</a> Wednesday night that showed him working out as he discussed the dislocated knee and multiple ligament tears he suffered in Week 4 last season against the New York Jets.\n\n“So it’s about 10 months after doing two surgeries,” Hill said. “My left leg is the one that I injured. I have no power in my left leg, so I’m trying to regain all the power back in my left leg. But it’s one day at a time.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49431301/tyreek-hill-posts-workout-video-says-no-power-leg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49431301/tyreek-hill-posts-workout-video-says-no-power-leg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nFront Office Sports\n\n<a href=\"https://frontofficesports.com/world-cup-proved-afternoon-games-can-rate-will-more-leagues-follow/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://frontofficesports.com/world-cup-proved-afternoon-games-can-rate-will-more-leagues-follow/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Cup proved afternoon games can rate; will more leagues follow?</a>\n\nthe two World Cup semifinals and Sunday’s final each started at 3 p.m. ET, far outside of the traditional primetime slotting in the U.S. for such high-stakes competitions. Much of that scheduling by FIFA was a deliberate move to help retain European television viewers, many of whom are five and six hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast, as well as others around the world. \n\nWhile there was <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/soccer/world-cup/world-cup-semifinals-weekday-kickoff-fifa/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some initial grumbling</a> about those non-traditional broadcast slots, the matches ultimately performed at historic levels with U.S. viewers. In particular, Spain’s win over Argentina in the World Cup Final <a href=\"https://frontofficesports.com/world-cup-final-viewership-fox-telemundo-us-television-soccer-record/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">averaged 66.4 million viewers</a> within the match window, representing the largest U.S. audience of any type since February’s Super Bowl LX, and the most-watched non-NFL sporting event since the 1994 Winter Olympics.\n\nSo that begs the obvious question: will U.S. pro and college sports and network rights holders embrace more daytime starts, even on weekdays?\n\n“I think it’s definitely safe to say we’re going to see more movement into these afternoon windows, and earlier windows overall,” Crakes Media president and former Fox Sports exec Patrick Crakes tells Front Office Sports. “You can do that now without sacrificing attendance or sacrificing viewership. The World Cup is an extreme example, but it’s a different world now, and it’s not strictly limited to primetime anymore.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://frontofficesports.com/world-cup-proved-afternoon-games-can-rate-will-more-leagues-follow/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nWouldn’t it be nice?\n\nSB Nation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">61 NFL predictions ahead of the 2026 season</a>\n\nFrom Week 1 to the Super Bowl and beyond, we give a comprehensive layout of what the 2026 season will look like\n\nJayden Daniels lights up the Eagles in Week 1\n\nThe Commanders begin their season on the road in Philadelphia in the late-afternoon window on Fox, and man doesn’t that just feel right? Few things make me feel as nostalgic as the NFC East getting America’s Game of the Week. I feel like it’s 2007 again, and I’m sitting with my dad in the living room with a lovely view of the tree in our yard as the bright colored leaves fall off one-by-one with the smell of cinnamon in the air while Tony Romo and Donovan McNabb squared off.\n\nMemories of yesteryear aside, Jayden Daniels enters this season with a point to prove after an injury-riddled 2025 campaign, and he makes a statement in Week 1. The LSU product throws for 284 yards, three passing touchdowns, and adds 64 yards with a rushing score on the ground as Washington defeats Philadelphia 34-27.\n\nEagles start season 0-2\n\nAfter the back-and-forth shootout with the Commanders in which they fall short, the Eagles travel to Tennessee to face the Titans. In terms of survivor pools, many pick the Eagles with such hubris, but are stunned to see that Robert Saleh’s defense does what it did to Hurts in the divisional round this past January. Hurts struggles, throwing a pair of interceptions, including the game-sealing pick to Kevin Winston Jr which locks up a 20-17 win for Tennessee, putting the Eagles in an early 0-2 hole.\n\nMyles Garrett has massive night vs. Giants in Week 2\n\nOn the Week 2 edition of Monday Night Football, the Rams host the Giants in what ends up being the second consecutive colossal Myles Garrett performance to begin his tenure as a Ram. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year sacks Jaxson Dart three times and earns a half sack on another takedown. And just to poke fun at the offseason activities of the Giants’ quarterback, several Rams players are seen wearing blue hats with the phrase “Make America Garrett Again.”\n\nGiants finish last in NFC East again\n\nDespite the addition of John Harbaugh, the Giants end up being the 2026 version of the Las Vegas Raiders – a team that hires a Super Bowl-winning head coach in hopes of taking a leap forward, but performs poorly. That’s not to say the Giants will finish with the No. 1 overall pick, but 6-11 or 7-10 is likely where they’ll fall.\n\nTackles\n\n\nCarson Schwesinger: 181\n\n\n\nSonny Styles: 175\n\n\nInterceptions\n\n\nJalen Pitre: 6\n\n\n\nDerek Stingley: 6\n\n\n\nXavier Watts: 5\n\n\n\nSonny Styles: 4\n\n\nJayden Daniels wins Comeback Player of the Year\n\nDaniels reminds everyone that he is one of the best young quarterbacks in football, throwing 26 touchdowns and adding seven on the ground to just nine interceptions as he leads Washington back to the playoffs.\n\nSonny Styles wins Defensive Rookie of the Year\n\nStyles is the key to Dan Quinn’s defense getting back on track. The Ohio State product will be a top five tackler in the NFL, as well as pick off four passes to help Washington’s defense improve from finishing 28th in success rate.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nsounds like football season 🔊 <a href=\"https://t.co/af3bZy9ylb\">pic.twitter.com/af3bZy9ylb</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2079996145603121647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> S Nick Cross got in some work with Cowboys S Caleb Downs Check out the new Hail Raiser helmet😮‍💨 (IG: nickcross)<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/oXjBvDOc21\">pic.twitter.com/oXjBvDOc21</a>— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/FullCommandShow/status/2079975975828209720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nif you don\'t have coach adept in goal-to-go scheming & play calling, you can\'t win in today\'s NFL here\'s why: 74% of all rushing TDs come from inside the 10 55% of all TDs from inside the 10 44% of all passing TDs come from inside the 10— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2080020611594584179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nViews from the construction sight… In just a few years our <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Commanders</a> will be playing here <a href=\"https://t.co/r9TX18C1Iy\">pic.twitter.com/r9TX18C1Iy</a>— Bryan Colbert Jr (@BC__TV) <a href=\"https://x.com/BC__TV/status/2079972727994159463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nEmmanuel Acho doesn\'t think the 49ers should sign Deebo Samuel: \"I\'m not gonna pay a glorified mascot top tier money … if you a hype man, I’m not paying you to be a hype man. I’m paying you to get 1,400 yards.\" Deebo\'s response: <a href=\"https://t.co/6cMuQPmJWi\">pic.twitter.com/6cMuQPmJWi</a>— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/UnderdogNFL/status/2079686953746776449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAwful 💔: Former <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Dolphins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Dolphins</a> RB Le’Veon Moss has been arrested after his 2 year old son accidentally shot himself. Moss was reportedly sleeping in the bed with his son when the child got ahold of the gun that was under a pillow and pulled the trigger. Prayers for the child 🙏 <a href=\"https://t.co/d4aEKJfzjD\">pic.twitter.com/d4aEKJfzjD</a>— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) <a href=\"https://x.com/PolymarketBlitz/status/2079961023810076964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> Terry McLaurin in the building for Mystics vs Aces. Love to see it! <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vC6A0Kvfsh\">pic.twitter.com/vC6A0Kvfsh</a>— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) <a href=\"https://x.com/CaritaCParks/status/2080079894927573005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWait a minute… <a href=\"https://t.co/Y7VaGNtja6\">https://t.co/Y7VaGNtja6</a>— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrettKollmann/status/2079943492898582947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nif I was HKS (the design firm of the new Commanders stadium) I\'d be kind of pissed at Manica right now. <a href=\"https://t.co/vKt6SMGzxH\">pic.twitter.com/vKt6SMGzxH</a>— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) <a href=\"https://x.com/BrettKollmann/status/2079952059932270927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784815200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11650;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Luke McCaffrey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12533;s:11:\"player_name\";s:22:\"Jacory Croskey-Merritt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2337;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"72018d63a5b350ee1a3d364589a02622\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Ranking the Denver Broncos’ offensive position groups prior to training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179442/ranking-denver-broncos-offensive-position-groups\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"The Denver Broncos showed some amazing flashes on offense during the 2025 season, but their overall efforts landed them in the middle of the pack in almost every offensive category. This offseason, the Broncos made a big splash by adding wide receiver Jaylen Waddle into the mix, as well as drafting players to shore up […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8407:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) celebrates after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images \n\nThe Denver Broncos showed some amazing flashes on offense during the 2025 season, but their overall efforts landed them in the middle of the pack in almost every offensive category. This offseason, the Broncos made a big splash by adding wide receiver Jaylen Waddle into the mix, as well as drafting players to shore up their backfield, tight end group, and offensive line.\n\nIn order to compete at a high level and make their Super Bowl dreams come true, Denver needs to find a way to be more consistent offensively. The aforementioned moves should help accomplish that. Moreover, I’m optimistic Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb will find a way to help them be more efficient. Nevertheless, they still have to prove themselves on the field.\n\nThat means executing better on third downs, drastically improving their three-and-out woes, and finding a way to consistently run the ball and take some weight off Bo Nix’s shoulders. Without further ado, here are my offensive position group rankings for the upcoming season. Feel free to give yours in the comments section.\n\n#1: The Offensive Line\n\nFootball games are won in the trenches. Thankfully, the Broncos boast one of the best offensive lines in the National Football League and have good depth. With multiple All-Pro and Pro-Bowl players, Denver’s linemen up front have done a fantastic job protecting Bo Nix and paving ample rushing lanes for Denver’s running backs.\n\nGarett Bolles, the elder statesman of the franchise, continues to play at a high level as his Ring of Fame career rolls along. Mike McGlinchey, a key free agent signing from a few years ago, has finally ended Denver’s longstanding revolving door at the right tackle position. They have proven themselves to be one of the top tackle duos in the NFL.\n\nA road grader and bully at right guard, Quinn Meinerz continues his ascent as one of the league’s best offensive linemen. Center Luke Wattenberg impressed last year with healthy and took a major jump as a player. Whether Ben Powers or Alex Palcezwski win the left guard job, I feel comfortable with their ability to play well on a weekly basis.\n\nThis is a well-rounded group and one that deserves a lot of credit for the franchise’s quick turnaround the past few seasons. I have no doubts they will perform well as a group this season and help pave the way for another double-digit win season.\n\n#2: The Wide Receivers\n\nRanking Denver’s wide receiver corps as the second-best position group on offense will certainly raise a few eyebrows. Last season, the group made a lot of big plays in big moments. Alas, they struggled with drops and game-to-game consistency which resulted in a lot of stalled drives and missed scoring opportunities.\n\nEven so, I believe Waddle’s addition will help unleash the potential of this group in ‘26. He’s a threat down the field and is extremely effective creating yards after the catch. It’s been a long time since Denver has had two receivers top the 1,000-yard mark, but Jaylen and Courtland Sutton appear poised to do that for the Broncos in ‘26. If all goes as planned, they could be one of the most productive wide receiver duos in the NFL.\n\nMarvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant are all talented wideouts with very different playing styles. It’s hard to theorize the trio’s potential target share given Waddle’s presence. However, the best we can hope for is that we see increased explosive plays and that they take advantage of the opportunities and looks they are given. I’m confident that at least one of them will play a significant role in helping Denver’s offense become a Top 10 unit this season. \n\n#3: The Quarterbacks\n\nEntering his third year leading the Broncos on the gridiron, Bo Nix has arguably been the most productive rookie from the 2024 NFL Draft class. Nix touts a penchant for game-winning drives and fourth quarter heroics. His Houdini-like ability to evade pressure and avoid sacks has been a welcomed sight for sore eyes after seeing Russell Wilson take too many bad sacks in his time in Denver.\n\nBy all accounts, Nix has surpassed almost any expectation I had of him once he was drafted. He hasn’t been perfect, but the production and wins speak for themselves. That being said, my biggest concern for the team in ’26 is how he will recover and perform after his devastating ankle injury against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoff game.\n\nSo much of his game is predicated on his ability to roll out of the pocket and make plays on the move. Will his ankle injury inhibit or limit that? Potentially. Which means he has to take a big leap as a pocket passer, especially operating over the middle of the field. \n\nFor as much as I’ve been thrilled with Nix, that is an area he has struggled at since his collegiate days at Auburn and Oregon. If he can improve demonstrably in that regard, the offense will be much more efficient. At that point in time, he will certainly merit consideration as one of the league’s best signal callers.\n\n#4: The Running Backs\n\nThe Broncos had one of the better rushing attacks for about half of last season. Unfortunately, things spiraled downward when J.K. Dobbins suffered a season ending Lisfranc injury in Week 10 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. RJ Harvey was a dual-threat player last season and led all rookies in total touchdowns and amassed nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards. Though his vision and consistency as a runner was a struggle throughout the year.\n\nIn order to help their ground game in ‘26, Denver drafted Washington standout Jonah Coleman in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He is a touchdown scoring machine, a tough runner with a low center of gravity, and has great vision in patience. 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Alas, that never came to fruition and Engram’s first year in the Mile High City wound up being quite forgettable.\n\nInstead of pursuing an outside addition to the squad, the team opted for continuity at the position. Well-versed in Payton’s system, veteran tight end Adam Trautman to be their main man at the ‘Y’ for the season. Additionally, every other player that saw snaps last year is set to compete for a spot during training camp and the preseason. \n\nDenver also added NC State standout Justin Joly and Utah’s Dallen Bentley on Day 3 of this year’s draft. I’m not sure how much to expect from either as rookies. However, I do believe Joly has the talent to be consistent contributor at the position in time. He seems like a viable replacement for Engram, with Bentley offering a skillset more similar to Trautman’s, but with a little bit more receiving potential.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784815200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Denver Broncos Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2338;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a95940f84f1df3fc2b18fd1b0d817e86\";s:5:\"title\";s:36:\"Nico Collins is the star of the show\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76701/nico-collins-is-the-star-of-the-show\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"About 6 years ago, I detailed the Five Best Wide Receivers in Houston Texans History. That list included Corey Bradford, Will Fuller V, Kevin Walter, DeAndre Hopkins and, of course, Andre Johnson. 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Give Collins 632 catches, the number Hopkins had as a Texan, and the current WR1’s total jumps from 4,347 to 9,480 yards – 878 more than D-Hop. Yes, that’s also more than the average NFL receiver gains in an entire season. \n\nFor those paying attention this summer, we’ve looked at PFF’s ranking for quarterbacks, including the <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76584/c-j-stroud-misses-the-qb-top-10\">woefully low standing</a> for C.J. Stroud. We’ve also side-eyed their take on running backs, with David Montgomery <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76640/david-montgomery-doesnt-receive-high-marks\">bringing up the rear of the pack.</a> \n\nWhen it comes to Nico Collins, the stat crunching site has a far more positive outlook. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insider_scoop&_kx=O4TsQgqsmbIcBoQr6Fj21u8i0RU4NTLFuxBwXedA1Uc.U7MhhG\">PFF.com</a> \n\n\n8. <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/nico-collins/61441?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nico Collins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/houston-texans/13?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houston Texans</a>\n\n\n\n\nAfter two pedestrian seasons to begin his career, Collins has emerged as one of the NFL’s top receivers over the past three years. His 3,420 receiving yards during that span rank ninth in the NFL, while his 2.75 yards per route run rank second behind only Puka Nacua. Collins’ 93.0 PFF receiving grade since 2023 ranks third in the NFL behind Nacua and Amon-Ra St. Brown.\n\n\n\nEssentially, once you hit the Demeco Ryans era for the Texans, Collins is a Top 3 receiver in the NFL. And, you get no arguments from me. \n\nWhen Andre Johnson set about defining the prototype Houston Texans wide receiver, he carved an archetype out of quietly getting the job done in spectacular fashion. In an era where so many pass catchers have made more headlines with their mouths and over-the-top off-field antics, Johnson kept his head down, caught the ball 1,012 times and set the stage for the show-up-but-don’t-show-off character Houston is known for. \n\nEnter Nico Collins, who many might think is a modern day clone of Johnson. He doesn’t draw attention to himself in any manner other than catching passes, gaining yards and scoring touchdowns. All this has quietly led him to 3rd highest PFF grade for receivers since 2023. \n\nEvery summer the NFL Channel drops its Top 100 players list. This year, Collins hit the charts at #58. Pretty easy to believe that this rank is a clear sign that Collins flies way, way under the radar. \n\n\nNico Collins comes in at 58 in the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLTop100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLTop100</a> CJ Stroud: “I think he’s top 5” Derek Stingley Jr.: “he’s top 3 in the league right now.” <a href=\"https://t.co/9pv0KNfu9n\">pic.twitter.com/9pv0KNfu9n</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2079568671232372759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs mentioned in the Top QB and RB posts, if Houston can get the offensive line working right, and the run game gives Stroud a breather, the passing game should take a big step forward in 2026 – and that happens in large part due to Collins. \n\nWhere do you put him, all-time, in Texans lore: \n\nWhat was your favorite Nico Collins moment? Where do you think he’ll shine the most in the 2026 Houston Texans schedule? \n\n\nRecent NFL polls according to Coaches, Execs and Scouts have Nico Collins as a top 10 WR. Why can’t he be top 5 this season? I think he already is. <a href=\"https://t.co/bpBzwsDRAo\">pic.twitter.com/bpBzwsDRAo</a>— big ounce (@_bigounce) <a href=\"https://x.com/_bigounce/status/2077553990951170462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784815200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:23:\"Houston Texans Analysis\";i:1;s:19:\"Houston Texans News\";i:2;s:13:\"Red Zone Play\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7569;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Nico Collins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1426;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"DeAndre Hopkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2339;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a770435c682105bb8a0e7a317d9ad66d\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Freeeeee Kaleb Johnson! 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(Dolphins vs. Raiders)\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v4epr6/which_terrible_wr_room_actually_has_fantasy/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1494:\"Curious to get everyone’s take on these two WR rooms. Both are obviously messy, but I’m looking for a late-round dart throw that might actually pan out. 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Notable graduated players: DT Jalen Carter, CB Quinyon Mitchell, Edge Nolan Smith Jr. Several members of the Eagles’ great defense aged off our list this year: In addition to the 25-year-olds named above, there are defensive linemen Moro Ojomo, Byron Young and Jalyx Hunt. There’s still some younger talent remaining. Safety Andrew Mukuba and safety/nickelback DeJean are both 23. Campbell doesn’t turn 23 until February. On offense, it’s all about the 2026 draft picks. Tight end Eli Stowers is 23, while wide receiver Makai Lemon and offensive tackle Markel Bell are both 22.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177843/jalen-hurts-is-the-first-eagles-player-revealed-on-this-years-nfl-top-100\">Jalen Hurts is the first Eagles player revealed on this year’s NFL Top 100 – BGN</a> This year, the annual NFL Top 100 list is being revealed over the not so brief span of June 22 through September 4. A couple of former Philadelphia Eagles players have already made appearances (A.J. Brown at No. 80, Josh Sweat at No. 78) but now a current member of the Birds has finally been revealed. Jalen Hurts is checking in at No. 56, according to this list determined by player voting. Here’s a highlights clip that features praise from his peers.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/three-training-camp-trade-targets-eagles-raiders-browns-bengals-jackson-powers-johnson-grant-delpit-kris-jenkins/\">Three training camp trade targets who make sense for the Eagles – PhillyVoice</a> iOL Jackson Powers-Johnson (23), Raiders (6’3, 325) […] He reminds me a little of a shorter Landon Dickerson. This year, Powers-Johnson is in a camp battle for a starting guard spot with 2025 third-round pick Caleb Rogers. If it’s looking like Powers-Johnson is losing that battle, the Raiders could view him as expendable, and the Eagles could view him as immediate iOL depth as well as a reclamation project who could potentially take over for Dickerson if Dickerson has an early retirement. Projected cost: Sixth-round pick.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/15-eagles-on-offense-to-watch-in-2026-training-camp/743046/\">15 Eagles on offense to watch in 2026 training camp – NBCSP</a> WR Hollywood Brown: Because the Eagles drafted Makai Lemon and because they traded for Dontayvion Wicks, Brown has sort of become the forgotten receiver in the room. But Brown is a former first-round pick who had 587 receiving yards with the Chiefs just last year. He provides some real depth at the position and even in Year 8 still has blazing speed. […] WR Makai Lemon: The Eagles traded up to No. 20 overall to draft Lemon out of USC but he missed the end of spring practices with a hamstring injury. Lemon should be back on the field for training camp and all eyes will be on the first-round pick. […] WR Dontayvion Wicks: Not only did the Eagles trade to acquire Wicks but then they gave him a one-year extension worth $12.5 million. Wicks has a leg up in the receiver competition because he has already played in a Shanahan-style offense and under new OC Sean Mannion. The Eagles are hoping Wicks has untapped potential he wasn’t able to reach in Green Bay because he was buried on the Packers’ depth chart.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464172/2026/07/23/eagles-cooper-dejean-safety-training-camp/\">Eagles’ Cooper DeJean mastered slot corner. Can he do the same at safety? – The Athletic</a> Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship hosted Vic Fangio on their podcast this summer. The visit brought an admission from the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator about DeJean that Fangio first revealed in the spring and showcased during offseason practices, when DeJean played safety while the Eagles aligned in their base defense. Fangio’s comment seemed especially relevant given that the star slot cornerback and the former starting safety shared the screen like they used to share the secondary. “Your days at corner hopefully are over,” Fangio told him on “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwWqxXYUXgI&t=1620s\">Exciting Mics</a>.” “… Coop is replacing Reed part time.” The context to the statement is that DeJean, a first-team All-Pro in his second season, is an every-down player for the Eagles. On most snaps, that means he plays in the slot — where he was considered the best in the NFL. When the Eagles are not playing with five or six defensive backs in the formation, they still want DeJean on the field. The question becomes where he plays.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/video/all-access-day-in-the-life-of-eagles-moro-ojomo\">All-Access: Day in the life of Moro Ojomo – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> Moro Ojomo is an integral part of one of the best defensive tackle groups in the NFL. 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Playoff runs from the Eagles and Phillies have a way of packing bars, restaurants, and businesses citywide, a level of sustained mania the month-long international tournament couldn’t quite match. <a href=\"https://philadelphia.today/tag/Abby-Stover\">Abby Stover</a>, assistant general manager at <a href=\"https://philadelphia.today/tag/Dock-Street-Brewery\">Dock Street Brewery</a>, saw the same pattern play out behind the bar. “The World Cup finals are truly similar to us Philadelphia sports fans in their passion and how much they are willing to ride for their teams, but nothing can beat a good Eagles playoff run,” she said.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-mvp-one-non-qb-candidate-from-each-afc-team-in-2026\">NFL MVP: One non-QB candidate from each AFC team in 2026 – NFL.com</a> A.J. BROWN – Brown is coming off a down season in Philly, at least by his standards, but he should be rejuvenated and motivated to prove he has plenty of juice left. The big-bodied wide receiver is a perfect fit in New England. He brings yards-after-catch ability to an offense that was woeful in that area a year ago. Brown fits Drake Maye’s strengths to a T. Last season on go, post and slant routes, Maye finished first in pass yards per attempt and passer rating and second in completion rate, per Next Gen Stats. Since 2022, Brown has the most yards on such routes. Hand, meet glove.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.panthers.com/news/quarterback-will-grier-retires\">Quarterback Will Grier retires – Panthers.com</a> Will Grier came back to his hometown team three months ago, but his comeback won’t continue into training camp. The veteran quarterback has chosen to retire. The Panthers placed him on the reserve/retired list on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Grier was originally a third-round pick of the Panthers in 2019, and signed a one-year deal here before the draft. 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This is the case because Howell has legitimate NFL starts to his name. In fact, Howell has an entire season’s worth of starts on his resumé. Howell was Washington’s starter across the entire 2023 season. He even earned a place in Cowboys lore that season as it was his interception which DaRon Bland returned for a touchdown to set the record for most in a single season, a feat that Jim Nantz brilliantly called on Thanksgiving Day.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/425741/nfl-season-bold-predictions-jayden-daniels-sonny-styles-playoffs\">Commaders bold predictions about Jayden Daniels, Sonny Styles, playoffs – Hogs Haven</a> Daniels wins comeback player of the year. Styles wins defensive rookie of the year. The Commanders qualify for the playoffs with the NFC’s seventh seed. You can <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read all 61 of Bailey’s predictions right here</a> — you won’t like who wins the Super Bowl — but we’ll highlight the Commanders related goodness below.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165719/espn-giants-top-10-in-talent-under-age-25\">ESPN: The NY Giants are top 10 in talent under age 25 – Big Blue View</a> There are plenty of reasons for optimism around the New York Giants as training camp approaches. One of the biggest reasons for optimism as we march toward training camp? The youth on the Giants’ roster. In fact, ESPN’s Aaron Schatz ranks the Giants ninth in the NFL in terms of talent under the age of 25. The Giants feature one of the youngest rosters in the NFL and will be looking to their youngsters as contributors in every position group. The Giants have had a relatively young team for a while now, though that was masked by age outliers like Graham Gano, Russell Wilson, and Greg Van Roten. Now, the youth movement has become more obvious as the team has moved away from those veterans.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122872/cam-skattebo-jaxson-dart-giants-nfl\">The Giants’ knucklehead circus is the NFL’s most fascinating powderkeg – SB Nation</a> This is the first season in a decade where the Giants feel like legitimate threats to make waves in the NFC East. It’s a tough division, but one where anyone can win if things go the right way. There’s nothing specifically about the Cowboys or Commanders that gives them an appreciable edge over New York, and with Philadelphia the team is going through a small roster shift that could be exploited if they don’t meet their lofty potential in 2026. It’s precisely why John Harbaugh was the right man for the job at this time. Truthfully, I don’t know if he’s an especially long-term option at head coach because at times, he’s felt a little intractable to moving with the times in the NFL — but the man knows how to run a professional football organization. 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(Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/22/time-to-take-charge-bears-qb-caleb-williams-must-be-so-on-top-of-his-job-that-he-can-keep-others-on-track\">Time to take charge: Bears QB Caleb Williams “must” be so on top of his job that he can keep others on track</a>\n\nDon’t you love it when people who couldn’t begin to play a sport tell pro athletes what the “must” do?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/22/chicago-bears-logan-jones-rookie-profile/\">Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Will Logan Jones become the long-term solution at center?</a>\n\nWe all sure hope so. Tribune article.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/ten-bold-predictions-about-2026-chicago-bears-training-camp\">Ten Bold Predictions About 2026 Chicago Bears Training Camp</a>\n\nWe can’t have a day go by in the Season of the Lists™ without a junky article from SI, can we?\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/bears/news/bears-land-top-3-ranking-for-nfl-s-best-under-25-talent\">Bears land a top-3 ranking on the under-25 talent list</a>\n\nBecause we need another list. Obviously.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jacoby-brissett-reports-to-cardinals-training-camp\">Jacoby Brissett reports to Cardinals training camp</a>\n\nCardinals veterans reported Wednesday.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-ol-isaiah-adams-arrested-in-canada-on-four-weapons-charges\">Cardinals OL Isaiah Adams arrested in Canada on four weapons charges</a>\n\nAdams, who was born in Ajax, Ontario, was a third-round pick of the Cardinals out of Illinois in 2024. He started 11 games last season after starting five as a rookie.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/raiders-are-expected-to-sprinkle-first-team-reps-for-quarterback-fernando-mendoza\">Raiders are expected to “sprinkle” first-team reps for quarterback Fernando Mendoza</a>\n\nAt least they aren’t expected to “tinkle” them in for him\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-release-renderings-of-new-stadium-a-building-built-for-noise\">Chiefs release renderings of new stadium, a building “built for noise”</a>\n\nThe Chiefs will leave Arrowhead Stadium for a new indoor home in Kansas in 2031, but they’re promising their fans will sound as loud as ever.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/will-the-chiefs-new-stadium-have-grass-no-decision-has-been-made\">Will the Chiefs’ new stadium have grass?</a>\n\nNo decision has been made, but I like how open and shadowless the roof is.\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/terrion-arnold-has-arraignment-hearing-aug-13\">Terrion Arnold has arraignment hearing Aug. 13</a>\n\nThe Ex-Lion will be in court, not in camp.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/packers-have-an-ownership-emergency-option-if-theyd-ever-need-to-use-it\">Packers have an ownership emergency option, if they’d ever need to use it</a>\n\nThe corporation could be dissolved and replaced with an expansion franchise. 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We see a lot of the same with the Pacers. A small market kills a team’s chances at nationally televised games, regardless of how good they may be. It’s worse […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2857:\"\n\n\n \n The team watches as Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Colby Wooden (96) kicks at the end of practice during the team’s minicamp Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\n“I can’t get no respect.” Perhaps Rodney Dangerfield was a fan of the Indianapolis Colts because that is exactly how it feels around here sometimes. We see a lot of the same with the Pacers. A small market kills a team’s chances at nationally televised games, regardless of how good they may be. It’s worse in the NBA, but the Colts are on the docket for only two primetime games. That is straight up disrespectful when compared to the rest of the league. \n\nThe Downs brothers, Josh and Caleb, have a podcast on which Cam Newton was a recent guest. Caleb was drafted by the Cowboys, so you know they are going to get a disproportionate number of games under the lights no matter how good they are. With six games set for primetime, Newton quipped, “Caleb … you’re walking into a Netflix special. Josh over there went to a team that’s barely on Tubi.” It may sound rude on the surface, but it’s a joke that rings true. Even the 4:25 slot is barren for the Colts this year. Unless you live in the area or have NFL Sunday Ticket, the chances of seeing a Colts game are low.\n\nIt’s hard to yell foul completely on this one for a few reasons. The Colts had a great start to the year, but a rough finish. They missed the playoffs. Should that type of team be rewarded? Additionally, the NFL cares about money and not much else. Wherever LeBron James goes, so goes the money. That is why Adam Silver can’t make the schedule. I have watched some horrible Christmas Day Lakers games while much better, small market teams sat at home. Exact same concept in the NFL. Just like a Thunder-Pacers Finals wasn’t as lucrative as a Knicks-Spurs Finals, the NFL prefers huge markets on its biggest stages. Indianapolis, as great as it is, just can’t compete in that arena. \n\nThere aren’t many teams with fewer primetime games than the Colts. You’d have to scrape the bottom of the barrel of teams to find some with less. Here is the good news. With success, games can be flexed, and what time the Colts play doesn’t matter much. Winning is all that matters. The Colts, just like the Pacers, have to force their respective leagues to have no choice but to put them in the national spotlight. It isn’t easy, but if the Colts win and continue that in future seasons, expect more big time games in big time spots. 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He was an undrafted free agent signed by the Washington Commanders following the 2025 draft, but the Chiefs scooped him up towards the end of the season for the practice squad when he was cut last year.\n\nIn team history, the uniform seems to always be donned by a linebacker:\n\nThe memorable No. 53s in franchise history\n\nMarvcus Patton (1999 – 2002)\n\nAnthony Hitchens (2018 – 2021)\n\nWhitney Paul (1976 – 1981, 1986)\n\nDeMorrio Williams (2008 – 2011)\n\nRamik Wilson (2015 – 2017)\n\nIt’s an interesting group of Chiefs linebackers who have made an impact with the No. 53 jersey in Kansas City. Hitchens was the middle linebacker at the beginning of the era of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, when the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV, but Chiefs Kingdom was ready for Nick Bolton to take over in the middle of the defense.\n\nPatton filled up the box score during his four seasons as a starter in Kansas City. 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It may be July, but it’s never too early to think about who can take you to the promised land in December. In ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:13586:\"Things that are good to be early for: The dentist, a date, and fantasy football league winners. It may be July, but it’s never too early to think about who can take you to the promised land in December. \nIn this article, I pair breakout candidates/players primed for strong seasons with those who have a succulent stretch of matchups over the playoffs. Defenses are always hard to predict, as the best ones vary year to year. That said, it’s not often a projected “bad” defense in the offseason becomes a matchup to avoid. As a result, here are some players who can carry you through the season and explode in the fantasy playoffs.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nPotential Fantasy Football League Winners\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX)</a>\nI’ll be honest, I’m running out of ways to creatively tell you to draft Bhayshul Tuten. Either I’m losing my creative touch as a writer, or I’ve become the old man shouting his name at the clouds. I believe I’ve become the latter. Some may call me crazy, but I call Tuten a league winner.\nThe path is clear. We have a Liam Coen-run offense with an ambiguous backfield. At least, people want you to think it’s ambiguous. Really, this is a two-horse race between Tuten and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez</a>.\n We have seen this story many times in the past: An electric young back competes with a veteran plodder for touches. This year, we are primed to see a few of these case studies, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson</a> as well as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a>/<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a>. However, the recent example I want to highlight is the 2024 Bengals.\nIt was <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown</a>‘s second season in the league, coming off of a 12-game rookie campaign of 179 rushing yards and 156 receiving yards with one touchdown. The Bengals brought in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zack-moss.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zack Moss</a>, who had nearly 1,000 total yards and seven touchdowns with the Colts in 14 games. \nDespite this signing, the buzz was growing for Brown as a hyper-athletic back out of London, Ontario. Moss was good, much like Rodriguez, but he was nothing flashy. Once Moss missed some time to injury, Brown took over the backfield and never looked back. He finished as the fantasy RB12 in 2024 and followed it up as the fantasy RB8 in 2025.\nI remember that not only because I am a Bengals fan, but also because I was a Moss believer. I am not making that mistake again. This offseason, Rodriguez has already been dealing with a foot injury, and all the coach’s reports on Tuten have been positive. \nWe have also seen this coaching staff trust Tuten around the goal line, which many believe will be Rodriguez’s main role. It may not be right from Week 1, but if Tuten can showcase his explosiveness and nose for the end zone, Rodriguez will become more of a speed bump than a roadblock. \nThe Jaguars face the Cowboys and Commanders in Weeks 16 and 17. These two teams averaged the eighth- and fourth-most fantasy points per game to the position in 2025.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)</a> & <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)</a>\nI believe the New York Giants are the toughest team to get a read on this offseason. With a completely new coaching staff and an injured superstar receiver, they really are a wild card heading into the season.\nOne thing we do know is that as long as Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart can stay healthy, they’ll burn bright for fantasy. They are coming off huge fantasy seasons; Skattebo had seven touchdowns in eight games, and Dart rushed for nine touchdowns in 14 games. Now with John Harbaugh calling the shots, this team is primed to continue their dominant ground game.\nBased on a wild video of Skattebo doing a backflip and falling, it appears he is fully recovered from his dislocated ankle last season. We also have seen videos of both Skattebo and Dart talking about the positive atmosphere around the entire team heading into this season. \nFrom Weeks 15-17, they will play the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/myles-garrett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Myles </a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/myles-garrett.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett</a>-less Browns, the rebounding Lions and a Cowboys team that allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to the running back position last season.\nUnlock positional rankings, tiered cheat sheets, perfect draft blueprints, and exclusive player intel with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a> — everything you need to draft with confidence.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow (QB – CIN)</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase (WR – CIN)</a> & <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)</a>\nNot only do the Bengals possess one of the most fantasy-friendly offenses, but they also have one of the best playoff schedules. This offseason, the vibes coming from the team have been immaculate. With the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dexter-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dexter Lawrence</a> to the defense and a healthy Joe Burrow, the Bengals are primed for a bounce-back season. Even their offensive line is coming together nicely (although I’ll believe it when I see it).\nAt this moment, Burrow is primed to lead the league in both passing yards and touchdowns. We know he can be a surgeon against any defense and has two elite pass-catchers to throw to.\n There are only one or two receivers in the league who possess the upside of Ja’Marr Chase. And when I say upside, I mean jaw-dropping, week-winning production. In 2025, he had two games with over 14 receptions, 160 yards and a score. As for Tee Higgins, he is one of the few red-zone receivers that could easily have a three-touchdown game on any individual week. \nIt’s no secret that these players are all at the top of fantasy drafts. However, to make them even more appealing, check out their schedule down the stretch. From Week 13 to Week 17, they will play the Browns, Chiefs, Panthers, Colts and Ravens. I don’t see a single secondary that worries me.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson (QB – BAL)</a>\nThis has to be a bounce-back season from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>, right? Despite only playing four fewer games than he did in 2024, he scored 52% fewer fantasy points. That’s a drop from 25 points per game to 16, breaking his two-season streak of finishing as a top-four fantasy signal-caller. A significant portion of this was due to injury. He never looked the same when he returned. However, before his injury, Jackson started right where he left off, finishing as a top-four fantasy quarterback in each of the first four weeks. \nWe all know Jackson is a fantasy X factor. He and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes</a> are the only active quarterbacks to have a 400-point fantasy season (in four points per passing touchdown leagues), and they both have two. In the seasons where we have seen Jackson stay healthy for at least 15 games (disregarding his rookie season), he has finished as the QB1 twice, the QB4 and the QB10. With plenty of time to recover from last season, Jackson is a ticking time bomb for fantasy production.\nThere have been some significant changes on the Ravens that cause some uncertainty. After 18 seasons, John Harbaugh left the Ravens and the defensive-minded Jesse Minter took his place. We also had star center <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-linderbaum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Linderbaum</a> sign with the Raiders. Neither of these changes is likely good for Jackson; however, he has proven to be one of the best quarterbacks in the league and should be able to overcome any potential speed bumps.\nIf a bounce-back season isn’t enough reason to call him a league winner, his end-of-season schedule is. In Weeks 16 and 17, he faces the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. 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Teams are set to begin training camp this week — some have already reported. We will focus on the most volatile position for fantasy football — running backs — ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12010:\"The NFL season will be upon us before you know it. Teams are set to begin training camp this week — some have already reported. We will focus on the most volatile position for fantasy football — running backs — given the many variables at play.\n\nWhile building your fantasy team, it will always be beneficial to cultivate a balanced team where you’re not so reliant on a specific position or player. Having said that, without a somewhat productive core of running backs, you’re more than likely going to have a nice view from outside of your playoffs.\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nRunning back is the only other position beyond quarterback that has access to the football for 20+ opportunities to make a play. Running back is the backbone of any fantasy team. While the cost of being wrong or unlucky may differ amongst players, whether we are talking about your first or your third running back, it’s essential to make the right choice.\n\nWithout any further preamble, here are some of our favorite running backs that you must have on your roster this NFL season.\n\nFantasy Football Must-Have Running Backs\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET)</a>\nThe first two players we are going to cover fall under the umbrella of interchangeable. Whether you prefer Jahmyr Gibbs or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, you’re getting an elite back who has the gravity to make any weekly matchup a nightmare for your opponent.\n\nGibbs is going to be a favorite selection at the No. 1 or No. 2 spot in your draft, and this season has all the makings of a truly special one for the young running back.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery</a> is in Houston. The Detroit Lions brought in often-injured <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isiah-pacheco.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isiah Pacheco</a> to share some of the touches, in an effort to keep Gibbs from running out of gas late in games. Pacheco will have a role as an important No. 2 RB in short-yardage scenarios. Having said that, the days of Gibbs being part of a true running back committee are expected to be over.\n\nGibbs rushed the ball on 243 occasions and accumulated 1,223 yards on the ground. On the receiving front, he racked up 77 receptions for 616 yards. While the yards look primed for a spike, given the expected uptick in touches, what’s really exciting is Gibbs’ touchdown potential.\n\nGibbs crossed the end zone on 18 instances last season between carries and receptions. In a world where Gibbs sees over 300 touches on the ground and at least 60 receptions, we could be looking at 20+ touchdowns this season.\n\nIn the event Pacheco gets hurt, your opponents should pray for the site to crash every week, because they are facing a player that will return the production of two high-ranking running backs. This is one of the many reasons why having an elite running back is essential to success in fantasy.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)</a>\nAs is the case with Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson has an opportunity to highly benefit from more time on the field in 2026. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-allgeier.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Allgeier</a> is in Arizona after spending four seasons with Atlanta. Last season, he rushed the ball 147 times, while adding 14 receptions. If even half of Allgeier’s attempts are awarded to Robinson, this will be a special season for the Falcons’ No. 1 RB.\n\nRobinson rushed for 1,478 yards last season, averaging 5.2 yards per carry — tied for second in the NFL (minimum 200 attempts). He played all 17 games and rushed for the longest gain of the season (93 yards). Robinson also added a powerful 79 receptions for 820 yards.\n\nThe Atlanta running back ranked second in receiving yards and receptions at the position last season, and you’re adding that to a possibility of 1,500+ rushing yards. As previously stated, Gibbs and Robinson have the opportunity to put up numbers that far exceed the rest of the options in fantasy.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown (RB – CIN)</a>\nChase Brown will obviously not be drafted as high as Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson. Still, Brown may be one of the few backs who can finish in the top five this season. The Bengals heavily relied upon Brown last season, and the usage could be even higher in 2026.\n\nBrown recorded 232 carries for 1,019 yards. When called into action from a receiving standpoint, he hauled in 69 receptions for 437 yards. While the volume and yards have room to improve, the 26-year-old back has all the incentive needed, as this will be a contract year for him in the prime of his career.\n\nBrown crossed the end zone for 11 scores in 17 games last season. He was also exceptional when targeted in the red zone. Amongst players who received 12+ targets in the red zone, Brown ranked 12th last season with a 72.7% catch rate.\n\nThe Illinois alum finished off last season with 10 consecutive weeks of 15+ points. If you are planning to make a contrarian move at the running back position early in your drafts, a player like Brown brings a certain consistency to your roster. The No. 1 RB for Cincinnati is a very sharp option if you want to let the first couple of rounds go without drafting your first bell-cow back.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)</a>\nThe buzz continues to grow for Omarion Hampton as fantasy drafts ramp up. This doesn’t bode well for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) when trying to add him to your roster; however, the young back should be someone you look to when the first couple of tiers are off the board. Hampton missed eight weeks because of a broken ankle, but that’s not slowing down his ascension.\n\nHampton rushed the ball 124 times and totaled 545 yards. The UNC running back also showed outstanding efficiency when targeted in the passing game — 32 receptions on 35 targets for 192 yards.\n\nHampton’s yards per reception (six) and yards per carry (4.4) numbers need to improve. If he can sustain a full season, we expect the rushing yards to exceed 1,000 yards with possibly 60-70 receptions. At that type of volume, you could be looking in the realm of 600-700 receiving yards.\n\nYou will more than likely have to spend an early pick on Hampton — as always, this should be a weighted decision based on your current roster construction and player position availability. If you are implementing a heavy running back attack and Hampton completes your core after drafting two other backs, then the cost does drop some compared to other roster strategies.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum (RB – LAR)</a>\nWe close out our must-draft running backs list with another player who is becoming harder to roster given some lofty expectations.\n\nAs unfortunate as it is, the downfall of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a> is one of the more anticipated forecasts of the upcoming NFL season. Blake Corum is projected to be heavily featured in the Rams’ offense, and he may wind up being one of the more important pieces to your fantasy success.\n\nCorum rushed for 746 yards on only 145 carries last season — showing he is a true weapon that needs to be utilized much more frequently. Corum closed out the season with over 600 yards and five touchdowns through the last six games. He also averaged 6.4 yards per carry over that span.\n\nThe expectations are logical; it’s all about the opportunity. If Corum is going to incur a heftier workload, his outlook starts to become extremely appealing.\n\nWilliams ran the ball 259 times last season. If Corum can cut into that to the point where they are each seeing around 200 carries, the Michigan alum becomes one of the best running backs to consider if you have a strong option or two already in place.\n\nWhat is most important is if Corum can vulture away some touchdowns. Williams crossed the end zone 13 times. We don’t expect an immediate return on your investment. 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NFL depth charts change fast, and every year a handful of veterans find themselves one play, one mistake or one rookie breakout away from losing their spot. This fantasy football season is no ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10869:\"Everything is earned, and nothing is guaranteed. NFL depth charts change fast, and every year a handful of veterans find themselves one play, one mistake or one rookie breakout away from losing their spot. This fantasy football season is no different. Several teams added more talented players with higher upside than the current starters, and the 2026 rookie class in particular is underrated.\nA few of these rookies are already pushing for meaningful roles and could force early lineup changes. This article highlights veteran players who are at real risk of losing their starting jobs before the season settles.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nRisky Fantasy Football Veterans to Avoid\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacoby-brissett.php\">Jacoby Brissett (QB – ARI)</a>\nJacoby Brissett enters the 2026 season with one of the shakiest starting jobs in the league. He continues to push for QB1 money and has not participated in mandatory team activities beyond showing up to avoid fines.\nBrissett’s on‑field results do not support his demands. He went 1‑11 as a starter for the Cardinals last season, and nothing about his performance suggests he is a long‑term or even short‑term answer at quarterback.\nArizona has already prepared for alternatives. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/gardner-minshew.php\">Gardner Minshew II</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kedon-slovis.php\">Kedon Slovis</a> are on the roster as depth options, but the real threat to Brissett’s job is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carson-beck.php\">Carson Beck</a>. The rookie has not officially signed his contract yet, reportedly due to guaranteed‑money negotiations, but he has attended every team event and has looked excellent.\nBeck is a smart and adaptable quarterback who transitioned from Georgia to Miami and led the Hurricanes to a National Championship appearance. His ability to learn new systems quickly and command an offense makes him the clear front‑runner to take over.\nFantasy managers should avoid Brissett entirely. Even with strong weapons around him, his job security is fragile, and his performance history offers no confidence. All signs point to the Cardinals moving on early, and Brissett is one of the easiest fades in fantasy formats this season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/calvin-austin.php\">Calvin Austin III (WR – NYG)</a>\nCalvin Austin III arrived in New York as a free‑agent signing from Pittsburgh, but his grip on a starting job may not last long.\nAustin’s role is secure only because <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\">Malik Nabers</a> is still recovering from injury and is not ready to return. Nabers is unlikely to suit up for Week 1, keeping Austin in the lineup for now. Once Nabers is back, the Giants have a clear path to reshaping their receiver room.\nThe logical move is simple. Nabers fits best as a Z receiver, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/darius-slayton.php\">Darius Slayton</a> can shift inside to the slot, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malachi-fields.php\">Malachi Fields</a> should be elevated to the X. Fields is already pushing for early playing time, and reports indicate he is performing well enough to earn a significant role.\nFields’ size, physicality and college production make him a natural boundary option. Nabers is too small to function as a true X, and Slayton has always profiled more as a Z receiver who can slide inside when needed. Fields stands at 6-foot-4 and gives the Giants the big‑bodied outside presence their offense needs.\nAustin’s starting job is tied directly to Nabers’ recovery timeline, and once he returns, Austin becomes the odd man out. Fantasy managers should be cautious. His early‑season opportunity is temporary, and his role is likely to shrink quickly as the Giants transition to their long‑term receiver structure.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/olamide-zaccheaus.php\">Olamide Zaccheaus (WR – ATL)</a>\nOlamide Zaccheaus earned a starting spot for Atlanta heading into 2026, but his hold on the slot position is unlikely to last. The Falcons drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zachariah-branch.php\">Zachariah Branch</a>, a former USC standout who once looked like one of the best wide receivers in college football when paired with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\">Caleb Williams</a>.\nBranch’s production eventually dipped, but his skill set never changed. He is a true field-expander with elite speed, sharp footwork, reliable hands and the ability to pile up yards after the catch.\nBranch profiles as a natural slot weapon that fits into the offense. His quickness, acceleration and short‑area burst give him a clear advantage over Zaccheaus, who has always been more of a placeholder than a long‑term solution.\nThe Falcons need explosive playmakers who can create separation and extend drives, and Branch fits that role immediately.\nBased on his traits and projected usage, Branch is positioned to overtake Zaccheaus early in the season. A change before Week 4 is very realistic.\nZaccheaus earned his opportunity through strong offseason work, but once Branch settles in, the veteran becomes the odd man out. Fantasy managers should expect an early shift in Atlanta’s slot hierarchy.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacory-croskeymerritt.php\">Jacory Croskey‑Merritt (RB – WSH)</a>\nJacory Croskey‑Merritt took over Washington’s backfield in 2025 as a seventh‑round pick, but the situation was misleading. There was zero competition behind him, and when a team has no alternatives, whoever is available ends up with the job. That is not the case heading into 2026.\nCroskey‑Merritt now faces real pressure in a crowded backfield featuring <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\">Rachaad White</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kaytron-allen.php\">Kaytron Allen</a>, both of whom bring traits that directly threaten his role.\nWhite is the most proven back on the roster and is significantly better in the passing game. Croskey‑Merritt has been criticized for inconsistent hands, while White is a reliable, natural pass catcher who fits perfectly with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\">Jayden Daniels’</a> need for stability in the short and intermediate areas of the field.\nAllen adds another layer of competition. He broke <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\">Saquon Barkley’s</a> career rushing record at Penn State even while sharing the backfield with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nick-singleton.php\">Nicholas Singleton</a>. Allen is the physical runner Washington has been missing, capable of bulldozing defenders and handling the tough yardage that Croskey‑Merritt struggled to secure.\nThe Commanders are under pressure to rebound after a disappointing season, and they cannot afford to experiment at running back. Croskey‑Merritt’s 2025 production came from circumstance, not long‑term trust or superior talent.\nWith White and Allen both offering more defined skill sets, Croskey‑Merritt is one of the most vulnerable starters in the league heading into 2026. His role is likely to shrink quickly, and fantasy managers should be cautious about expecting repeat success.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784805813;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:11:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:8:\"Discover\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:17:\"Calvin Austin III\";i:8;s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";i:9;s:22:\"Jacory Croskey-Merritt\";i:10;s:17:\"Olamide Zaccheaus\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8125;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Calvin Austin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6271;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Olamide Zaccheaus\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12533;s:11:\"player_name\";s:22:\"Jacory Croskey-Merritt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2363;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7bf58611762d36ed5b59a7979a56c0da\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"4 Bounce-Back Wide Receivers to Draft (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/4-bounce-back-wide-receivers-to-draft-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:235:\"Oh, how time flies. We have reached training camp, with all players set to report by July 28th. The Hall of Fame Game is also right around the corner on August 6th. Next up, fantasy football drafts! This offseason has ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:11086:\"Oh, how time flies. We have reached training camp, with all players set to report by July 28th. The Hall of Fame Game is also right around the corner on August 6th. Next up, fantasy football drafts!\nThis offseason has brought 21 offensive coordinator changes. While not all of those coordinators will call plays, many offenses will look different in 2026. With so much change around the league, we’re bound to see more players break out, bounce back and, dare I say, regress.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nBounce-Back Fantasy Football Wide Receivers\nHere are four wide receivers who failed to deliver on their <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) last season but are set to bounce back in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\nHot Take: Justin Jefferson is a stud. Last season, however, was frustrating. The fact that he managed to record over 1,000 receiving yards with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> under center shows you how great he is. He’s fallen to WR6 in the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/consensus-cheatsheets.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expert consensus rankings</a> (ECR).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> has entered the chat after a couple of rollercoaster seasons in Arizona. I can’t think of a better place to go than Minnesota under head coach Kevin O’Connell. \nOne thing Murray has consistently done in years past is feed his No. 1 wide receiver. In 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> saw 114 targets. In 2022, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deandre-hopkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeAndre Hopkins</a>, after returning from a six-game suspension, led the league in targets from Week 7 on. \nJefferson should immediately become Murray’s go-to receiver, making an overall WR1 finish well within reach.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)</a>\nIf you remember this time last year, the biggest question was how the snaps would be divided in the slot between <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> and Ladd McConkey. It ended up being much ado about nothing.\nMcConkey continued playing both from the slot and on the perimeter, much like he did in 2024. However, his metrics and production dipped last season. He finished with 66 receptions, averaged 49.3 receiving yards per game and averaged 1.47 yards per route run, per the Fantasy Points Data Suite.\nSo, why the optimism for 2026? Allen led the Chargers with 118 targets and is still a free agent. That leaves a sizable hole in the offense, and McConkey should be the biggest beneficiary of those vacated targets. \nMcConkey still ran the ninth-most routes, tied for 15th in red-zone targets and finished seventh in end-zone targets among all wide receivers, per the Fantasy Points Data Suite.\nThe Chargers’ offense under Mike McDaniel should be one fantasy managers want to invest in, and McConkey is set for a big bounce-back season.\nGet ready to dominate your draft with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a> from FantasyPros.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)</a>\nIt’s hard to forget the way Emeka Egbuka came storming out of the gate as a rookie; he’s primed for a breakout. Through the first seven weeks of the season, he was the WR8 in PPR points per game. \nDespite cooling off in the second half, Egbuka still finished WR23 overall. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6 but continued to play through it. One fair concern people have is his role on the outside. When <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> went down with a hamstring injury, Egbuka moved to his position on the perimeter and struggled to create separation.\nEgbuka did improve as the season went on, though. 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Welcome to the twentieth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Cincinnati Bengals who are +2,000 odds. Article TL;DR: This is one of the longer tea leaf articles. Bo Nix is poised for another QB1 season despite being valued like a QB2. Jaylen Waddle gets a major boost in value as Denver’s #1 WR. Justin Joly has a write-up you should read. He’s Denver’s TE of the future. JK Dobbins is back on a highly incentivized 2-year deal worth $16M. RB Jonah Coleman will compete with RJ Harvey for the RB2 role. Harvey’s vision needs to improve or he may be relegated to a smaller workload than his ADP suggests. I encourage you to click in and do your own tea leaf reading. Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns New York Jets Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:4306:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v4apfl/denver_broncos_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea_leaves/\"> </a> Thank you guys for all the support, feedback, and for reading this series. Welcome to the twentieth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Cincinnati Bengals who are +2,000 odds. Article TL;DR: This is one of the longer tea leaf articles. Bo Nix is poised for another QB1 season despite being valued like a QB2. Jaylen Waddle gets a major boost in value as Denver’s #1 WR. Justin Joly has a write-up you should read. He’s Denver’s TE of the future. JK Dobbins is back on a highly incentivized 2-year deal worth $16M. RB Jonah Coleman will compete with RJ Harvey for the RB2 role. Harvey’s vision needs to improve or he may be relegated to a smaller workload than his ADP suggests. I encourage you to click in and do your own tea leaf reading. 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Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111946/stan-brock-weighs-in-on-alvin-kamaras-future-erik-mccoys-importance-to-saints\">Stan Brock weighs in on Alvin Kamara’s future, Erik McCoy’s importance to Saints</a>\n\nCheck out what a former Saints offensive lineman had to say about the current roster.\n\n<a href=\"https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/touchdown/2026/07/22/what-is-the-ceiling-and-floor-for-the-new-orleans-saints-in-2026/91010998007/\">What is the ceiling (and floor) for the New Orleans Saints in 2026?</a>\n\nVery realistic expectations for the Saints. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/joey-thomas-patrick-carter-dele-harding-nick-williams-bill-walsh-nfl-diversity-coaching-fellowship\">Joey Thomas, Patrick Carter, Dele Harding and Nick Williams to assist Saints coaching staff for 2026 preseason</a>\n\nSome new voices on the way for preseason.\n\n\nthe story behind “The Knock” 🥹 🎥 <a href=\"https://x.com/FallonTonight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FallonTonight</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/D2jIuSxjEG\">pic.twitter.com/D2jIuSxjEG</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints/status/2080044468800008458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784804400;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4035;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Alvin Kamara\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2366;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"479da1ce38b2da9f8432213f035f027f\";s:5:\"title\";s:33:\"Jonathon Brooks: Full-go on Day 1\";s:4:\"link\";s:63:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/jonathon-brooks-17747\";s:11:\"description\";s:275:\"Brooks was a full participant in a training camp practice for the first time in his career Thursday and impressed Carolina\'s coaching staff with his performance, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today Panthers Wire reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:275:\"Brooks was a full participant in a training camp practice for the first time in his career Thursday and impressed Carolina\'s coaching staff with his performance, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today Panthers Wire reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784803200;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11583;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2367;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f23829f81f5089209b2bcd960817aa34\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Which longshot do you have your eye on as a Colts contributor this year?\";s:4:\"link\";s:135:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-analysis/125510/which-longshot-do-you-have-your-eye-on-as-a-colts-contributor-this-year\";s:11:\"description\";s:312:\"I guess we could start by eliminating those who would not be considered longshots. 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Fending off Farmer or Goncalves, would be setting the OL up for a couple of years of strong continuity. I would call Farmer a long-shot, but just barely. I don’t think many would be shocked if he won a role, but he does have a hill to climb as a rookie.\n\nSeeing Dulin, NWI, Gould, or Burks might be candidates, if one of them holds on to a role that many want to see a proven veteran be brought in to take. Either of our draft picks, Giddens or McGowan, would be logical choices, provided they win a role or see the field often enough to help. Seeing AR or Leonard become the starter for any stretch, would mean that something went wrong. But, should either get the opportunity and run with it, it certainly would change the narrative for 2027.\n\nThere is a decent chance that Haulcey gets the first shot at Safety aside Bynum. There are some players who might push him, or push for time as a 3rd Safety/coverage LB. Wohler, Thomas, and Owens might get some opportunities, should Haulcey not take the role by the horns. If Ward or Sauce are not on the field, we have spent unwisely. If Walley is not on the field, we have assumed too much. It would, however, open up a chance to see if Taylor-Britt’s experience in the defense might play well. We have seen the other candidates at corner and a leap would have to be considered in the longshot range.\n\nBoettcher is interesting prospect. Although not truly hyped, he doesn’t have a proven player to rise above. I think if Carlies really had something, we would have seen it by now. Behind Grover, the most likely options are Wooden and Adebawore to have some impact. On the edge, JTT and Clemons are the “vets”, along with the rookies Gumbs and Curry.\n\nFor a successful season, we probably really need 3 – 5 of these guys show some positive gains during the season. The depth lacks star power, but that is the case for all 32 in the NFL.\n\nWho is your choice as the long shot to make us forget the guy he is replacing? Obviously, the skill positions get the best opportunity to be seen as contributors. If one of the WRs or RBs happen to put together a nice season, it will get noticed more than if Adebawore continues to be a nice rotation piece. \n\nI expect Dulin to win that WR3 and to play well. Jones will find him often enough to lessen the focus on the rest of the receiving corps. If he simply catches the ball past the sticks with any sort of consistency, losing Pittman will not feel like as much of a hit. But, the guy I going to choose as my “longshot” contributor is JTT. He’s endured his period of not having Lou’s trust and he has the talent to be the best option opposite Latu. 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The Denver Broncos finished their 2025 season as a middle of the pack offense in most statistical categories. While they had a penchant for fourth quarter comebacks and miraculous victories, the down-to-down consistency for the unit was an issue for them throughout the ’25 gridiron campaign. In order to compete at […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3950:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 04: RJ Harvey #12 of the Denver Broncos runs the ball in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High on January 04, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country.\n\nThe Denver Broncos finished their 2025 season as a middle of the pack offense in most statistical categories. While they had a penchant for fourth quarter comebacks and miraculous victories, the down-to-down consistency for the unit was an issue for them throughout the ’25 gridiron campaign. In order to compete at a high level in 2026 and secure the franchise’s fourth Lombardi Trophy, being more efficient on offense is an absolute must and one of the top priorities for them.\n\nWith the addition of Jaylen Waddle, the Broncos made an all-in move to bolster their offensive output. I have no doubt that his presence will pay big dividends for them this season and beyond. Boasting tremendous deep ball ability and the talent to accrue yards after the catch, Waddle’s talents will unleash a dynamic on that side of the ball that was missing last year. \n\nHowever, a key recipe to Denver’s offensive endeavors this year will be the continued development of second year running back RJ Harvey. As a rookie, Harvey made quite the impact in his first season donning orange and blue. Amassing 896 yards from scrimmage (540 rushing, 356 receiving), the former UCF standout was one of Denver’s most impactful offensive players.\n\nHis twelve touchdowns were the most of any rookie in the National Football League and the most since Ja’Marr Chase posted thirteen back in 2021. When the Broncos needed a big play on the ground or through the air, Harvey often answered the call and was a key reason why the team was able to string along 14 hard-fought victories during the regular season and their first AFC West crown in a decade.\n\nWhen asked about his development entering his second season with the Broncos in June, Head Coach Sean Payton had glowing praise for Denver’s second-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft.\n\n“He’s doing well. We saw the early passing game traits. He just goes to work. He’s really smart. He’s instinctual. I think we’re pleased with how he’s progressing.”\n\nWhether or not Harvey can become a ‘Joker’ player for the Broncos in ‘26 remains to be seen. Nevertheless, he has all the traits and ability to do so. As Payton mentioned, his impact as a receiver last season was undeniable. His 80-percent catch-rate was one of the best in the league. Even better? 23 of his 48 catches resulted in first downs or touchdowns. \n\nHowever, one area for significant improvement would be with respect to yards per carry. He finished the season at 3.7 YPC. That’s just a shade under the desired 4.0 YPC threshold, but he is certainly capable of more. In the final stretch of the season including their AFC Divisional Playoff win over the Buffalo Bills, Harvey averaged just 3 yards per carry.\n\nIf the Broncos want to have one a Top 10 offense in the NFL this season, Harvey will need to be more consistent as a runner. The splash and impact plays are great but being able to hit the right lane and get-tough yardage will be crucial for Denver to buck their trend of three-and-outs and stalled drives. 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It feels like everyone likes Watson. And that’s a problem. We only share positive info and stats, reinforce each other\'s opinions, and might end up overrating him. So I want to play devils advocate and share some negative thoughts. Watson is a traditional deep threat. He had an aDot of 18 yards, that was the 3rd highest of all WR. We know that a high aDot is negatively correlates with target share and catch rate. And we saw it last year. He was only WR 27 in Target Share and had the lowest catch rate of all Packers WR. On top of that, Love is not an elite deep passer. In the last two years he was QB 12 and 14 in comp.% on 20+ Yard Targets . Thats fine, but i want an elite deep passer, if i take a player, who is solely a deep threat. Watson did not play a full game with Kraft. Kraft got injured when Watson came back. Kraft accounted for nearly 50% of the passing TDs when healthy. Watson had nearly 50% of the TDs when he was healthy as well. 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Nothing imminent but he’s an experienced, veteran QB available for a team that might need one in the near future. <a href=\"https://t.co/Q60E9tFCXD\">pic.twitter.com/Q60E9tFCXD</a>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2080078894875459615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Rams could still use Garoppolo’s services. Stetson Bennett is currently the primary understudy to Matthew Stafford in a year when expectations for LA are Super Bowl or bust. Bennett has never taken a regular season snap. Garoppolo brings a seasoned resume that can keep the team afloat if Stafford misses extended time.\n\nOne complication is the fact that Los Angeles drafted Ty Simpson in the first round this spring. Garoppolo may not want to join a quarterback room where he is in danger of losing playing time to a highly drafted rookie. \n\nThere could be more appealing options for the veteran once training camp gets underway. 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Now we know why and what injury he’s dealing with. \n\nPer ESPN’s Brady Henderson, Emmanwori’s bothersome right ankle has led to recent surgery, but the news is optimistic in terms of when he’ll be able to return.\n\n\nNick Emmanwori landed on PUP because, according to sources, he had a recent surgery on his right ankle. The Seahawks believe he’ll be ready by Week 1. More here: <a href=\"https://t.co/UnJvbxacfM\">https://t.co/UnJvbxacfM</a>— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) <a href=\"https://x.com/BradyHenderson/status/2080077175332778280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nEmmanwori had ankle issues crop up both <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/149843/nfl-news-nick-emmanwori-injury-update-ankle-ir-candidate\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"149843\">at the beginning of last season</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/162002/super-bowl-2026-news-seahawks-star-nick-emmanwori-injures-ankle-in-wednesday-practice\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"162002\">just prior to the Super Bowl</a>, although he was ultimately fine for the Super Bowl. As ESPN’s Brady Henderson mentions in the story, Emmanwori was feeling some discomfort as he was ramping up for training camp so the most prudent course of action is to take care of it now. 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His injury was unknown until Wednesday.Brady Henderson of ESPN reports that Emmanwori <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49427873/seahawks-nick-emmanwori-ankle-surgery-expected-play-week-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">underwent right ankle surgery</a> earlier this month and could miss some time in training camp. Emmanwori, though, is expected to be ready for Week 1.Emmanwori had participated in the offseason work with teammates but continued to experience soreness, leading to the arthroscopic procedure.The 2025 second-round pick had two injuries to his right ankle last season. He had a high-ankle sprain in the season opener that forced him to miss three games and then a low-ankle sprain before Super Bowl LX , which he played through.Emmanwori tallied 81 total tackles with nine tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed and an interception in 14 regular-season games in 2025. 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Jaylen Warren - 211 Carries for 958 yards + 40 receptions for 333 yards (8td total). Split reps with Gainwell all year. Rico Dowdle - 5’11 , 215lb Jaylen Warren - 5’8, 215lb As you can see they had very similar stats and very similar body structure. I know Dowdle in certain games looked amazing last year. Right now I am aware that Warren is the “RB1” on the depth chart, but I am sure they will split reps. Dowdle AVG ADP - 85.5 Warren AVG ADP - 76.2 Does one of these guys stick out to you based off of value or ability to make plays? I would love to hear any opinions on who you think will get more opportunities or perform better. submitted by /u/Ill-Layer-9360 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1171:\"2025 stats Rico Dowdle - 236 Carries for 1076 yards + 39 receptions for 297 yards (7td total). Did not start at beginning of year. Jaylen Warren - 211 Carries for 958 yards + 40 receptions for 333 yards (8td total). Split reps with Gainwell all year. Rico Dowdle - 5’11 , 215lb Jaylen Warren - 5’8, 215lb As you can see they had very similar stats and very similar body structure. I know Dowdle in certain games looked amazing last year. Right now I am aware that Warren is the “RB1” on the depth chart, but I am sure they will split reps. Dowdle AVG ADP - 85.5 Warren AVG ADP - 76.2 Does one of these guys stick out to you based off of value or ability to make plays? I would love to hear any opinions on who you think will get more opportunities or perform better. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Ill-Layer-9360\"> /u/Ill-Layer-9360 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3wtli/steelers_rb_room_warren_or_dowdle/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3wtli/steelers_rb_room_warren_or_dowdle/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784762875;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7021;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rico Dowdle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8228;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Warren\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2383;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a66a2bd2324d438dab47261d5dbde98e\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"Someone explain these two backfields to me\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3wbqs/someone_explain_these_two_backfields_to_me/\";s:11:\"description\";s:895:\"Someone please help me understand this because I think there might be either extreme levels of cope or delusion or I have no idea. Deandre swift is coming off the best season of his career at around an RB15 finish. Kyle Monongai is a 7th rounder straight line bulldozer bruiser type. Rhomondre ended around RB25-26 and historically has a pretty low ceiling. Treveyon Henderson has high draft capital and after a bit of a slow start, demonstrated a huge upside as a RB. Both are backfields in top offenses. Countless people I’ve seen in drafts and talked to have Swift as a full fade and losing his job, like to the point they will reach on monongai like he is already the starter. The same people when asked also have rhomondre as the “clear” starter and treveyon as just a handcuff????? Please help me I just can’t see it. submitted by /u/Fantasyfootball206 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1229:\"Someone please help me understand this because I think there might be either extreme levels of cope or delusion or I have no idea. Deandre swift is coming off the best season of his career at around an RB15 finish. Kyle Monongai is a 7th rounder straight line bulldozer bruiser type. Rhomondre ended around RB25-26 and historically has a pretty low ceiling. Treveyon Henderson has high draft capital and after a bit of a slow start, demonstrated a huge upside as a RB. Both are backfields in top offenses. Countless people I’ve seen in drafts and talked to have Swift as a full fade and losing his job, like to the point they will reach on monongai like he is already the starter. The same people when asked also have rhomondre as the “clear” starter and treveyon as just a handcuff????? Please help me I just can’t see it. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Fantasyfootball206\"> /u/Fantasyfootball206 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3wbqs/someone_explain_these_two_backfields_to_me/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3wbqs/someone_explain_these_two_backfields_to_me/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784761669;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12529;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2384;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0623f245750fc8ba0fece4b168053c04\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Jacoby Brissett reports to Cardinals training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jacoby-brissett-reports-to-cardinals-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:54:\"Brissett is looking for a revised contract in Arizona.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2591:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"425158\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_ryangold_260722\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Arizona Cardinals\",\"title\": \"Arizona Department of Gaming investigating Gold\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/ryan-gold-under-investigation-from-arizona-department-of-gaming\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-22T18:05:43Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Jacoby Brissett has answered the first big question of Cardinals training camp. NFL Media reports that Brissett <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-place-fourth-rounder-kaleb-proctor-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported to camp</a> along with the rest of the team\'s veterans on Wednesday. On Thursday, there should be more information about whether the quarterback just did that so he won\'t be fined. Brissett did not practice at all in the spring because he is looking for a revised contract that better reflects his status as the likely Week 1 starter in Arizona. Brissett did report to mandatory minicamp in order to avoid fines and his status at Thursday\'s practice will reveal whether he plans to hold in until the contract is addressed to his satisfaction. Brissett can make up to $5.39 million this season, but only $1.5 million of his salary is guaranteed. He spent most of last season as the team\'s starter and finished the year with 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions, but the Cardinals went 1-11 over his 12 starts.Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck are the other quarterback options in Arizona. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784761277;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3257;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jacoby Brissett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2385;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6c6155086f0890ea24a15fdb64f723e5\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Draft or Pass? Jayden Daniels Fantasy Football Outlook 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3v7ni/draft_or_pass_jayden_daniels_fantasy_football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:557:\"What are we thinking about Jayden Daniels this year? He is the QB5 according to FantasyPros ADP right now, but do we think this is accurate? I think I would rather take a shot at a QB like Lawrence or Purdy or Murray later on in the draft then take Daniels this early. Not only was he injured last season, but he played poorly in the games he was fully healthy in. He only had one top ten fantasy finish last season. Are you drafting or passing on Jayden Daniels this year in fantasy football? submitted by /u/No-Yogurtcloset7816 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:861:\"What are we thinking about Jayden Daniels this year? He is the QB5 according to FantasyPros ADP right now, but do we think this is accurate? I think I would rather take a shot at a QB like Lawrence or Purdy or Murray later on in the draft then take Daniels this early. Not only was he injured last season, but he played poorly in the games he was fully healthy in. He only had one top ten fantasy finish last season. Are you drafting or passing on Jayden Daniels this year in fantasy football? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/No-Yogurtcloset7816\"> /u/No-Yogurtcloset7816 </a> <a href=\"https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/07/22/jayden-daniels-fantasy-football-2026/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3v7ni/draft_or_pass_jayden_daniels_fantasy_football/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784758993;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2386;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fcd0d8fe4ce92b027dc7eeed412f42b1\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Bears’ Loveland Lands on NFLPA’s “Rising Stars List”\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/119353/bears-loveland-lands-on-nflpa-rising-stars-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"An offseason of both acknowledgment and rising expectations continues for Bears’ TE Colston Loveland. After being featured among the top 10 players at his position earlier this summer, the 2nd year man can now be found alongside a group of both rookies and veterans poised to make an impact on the retail market. This comes […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2390:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland speaks during Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images \n\n\nAn offseason of both acknowledgment and rising expectations continues for Bears’ TE Colston Loveland. After <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/118874/espn-survey-bears-loveland-among-nfl-top-10-tight-ends\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"118874\">being featured among the top 10 players at his position</a> earlier this summer, the 2nd year man can now be found alongside a group of both rookies and veterans poised to make an impact on the retail market. This comes via the NFLPA’s annual “Rising Stars List”, which “forecasts [the] next wave of players expected to drive fan demand and merchandise sales.”\n\n As mentioned, the list highlights both rookies and veteran players, with Loveland appearing alongside notable veterans such as Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers, Buffalo Bills RB James Cook, and New England Patriots DB Christian Gonzalez. Unsurprisingly, the rookie side of the list features a number of highly-drafted players in some big markets, such as Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, Dallas Cowboys S Caleb Downs, and New York Giants LB Arvell Reese.\n\n Loveland’s marketability can be debated, but there’s certainly a strong case to be made in his favor. His strong performance on the field, the home market of Chicago, and the charisma he’s displayed both on and off the field likely serve as the foundation of his place on this list. 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This list serves as the latest endorsement of Loveland, and those of us with a rooting interest in the Chicago Bears can only hope that his play in the upcoming season is reflective of all of these offseason expectations.\n\n You can check out the <a href=\"https://nflpa.com/partners/posts/nflpa-rising-stars-forecasts-next-wave-of-players-expected-to-drive-fan-demand\">full NFLPA Rising Stars List here</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784758800;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Chicago Bears News\";i:1;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2387;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4cf1e0aa03bbaed5f389dbffb64c57ba\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"This new Cowboy will be an important part of training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-preseason/210492/sam-howell-quarterback-roster-battle-backup-joe-milton\";s:11:\"description\";s:302:\"It has often been said that there is nobody more popular on a football team than the backup quarterback. That may not be so literally true regarding the Dallas Cowboys of now. Dak Prescott remains in place at one of the more polarizing positions in sports, but it does feel like for the most part […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3838:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Sam Howell (16) and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) go through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images \n\nIt has often been said that there is nobody more popular on a football team than the backup quarterback. That may not be so literally true regarding the Dallas Cowboys of now. \n\nDak Prescott remains in place at one of the more polarizing positions in sports, but it does feel like for the most part football fans in general acknowledge that he is one of the better players of his position. Postseason success sure wouldn’t hurt, though.\n\nWhile Dak may not be under duress from a backup in his own building, the role of QB2 remains critical nonetheless. Regarding Dak specifically, it is important to remember that he has a bit of an injury concern in recent years and so being prepared for that hypothetical is never a bad idea.\n\nThis is where training camp is going to help mine an answer.\n\nSam Howell is going to be very important throughout camp\n\nIs Joe Milton the backup quarterback on this team right now? If you answered yes, did you do so confidently?\n\nThere is a lot to like about Milton and his athletic profile. There is zero doubt that he is an intriguing prospect and someone who may be molded into a proper NFL signal-caller. He can also throw it a mile.\n\nUnfortunately, Milton doesn’t exactly have a ton of NFL experience. He does have that within the Cowboys as he was the team’s primary backup last year, but the front office and coaching staff didn’t bring in Sam Howell for no reason at all.\n\nThis is the case because Howell has legitimate NFL starts to his name. In fact, Howell has an entire season’s worth of starts on his resumé. Howell was Washington’s starter across the entire 2023 season. He even earned a place in Cowboys lore that season as it was his interception which DaRon Bland returned for a touchdown to set the record for most in a single season, a feat that Jim Nantz brilliantly called on Thanksgiving Day.\n\nObviously a season where the Commanders won four games and Howell etched his name in Cowboys history with an interception of all things isn’t worth throwing a party over; however, Howell fits the archetype of backup quarterback. He is still young, he’ll be 26 soon, and has faced the fire that playing quarterback in the NFL commands. Simply put, he has lived this job in ways that Joe Milton hasn’t. That was obviously interesting enough to the team for them to bring him in.\n\nGiven that the Cowboys have such an obvious answer at starting quarterback, the pressure throughout camp is going to be on the backup position, again, especially if we acknowledge Prescott’s medical history. What’s more is that Prescott may earn himself a veteran day or two, and on those days the primary backup is even going to get to work with the starters. The position is valuable and whoever holds it has to be a proper caretaker.\n\nModern NFL rules are such that it is practical for teams to carry three quarterbacks on their roster, so nobody is in danger of losing their actual spot on the team. But it is imperative for the Cowboys to find and establish an answer regarding who their second in command will be.\n\n\n\nWhile we have you here, go ahead and vote in our latest poll concerning RB Javonte Williams.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784757600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Dallas Cowboys Preseason\";i:1;s:28:\"Dallas Cowboys Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2388;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f2f8611869f12f7d9b2bb687053e006b\";s:5:\"title\";s:110:\"Advanced quarterback projection stat has Las Vegas Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza as 4th-best prospect since 2021\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134555/las-vegas-raiders-analysis-fernando-mendoza-stat-comparison\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"Ever since the Las Vegas Raiders landed the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft, a popular question in Raider Nation has been: “How does Fernando Mendoza compare to quarterbacks from previous draft classes?” Or some variation of that. Of course, the answer is subjective and can vary from person to person, and even […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6290:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - MAY 02: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks to pass during the team\'s rookie minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 02, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEver since the Las Vegas Raiders landed the No. 1 pick of the <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134436/5-raiders-make-madden-top-100-rookies\">2026 NFL draft</a>, a popular question in Raider Nation has been: “How does <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/134543/raiders-new-sfernando-rookie-contract\">Fernando Mendoza</a> compare to quarterbacks from previous draft classes?” Or some variation of that.\n\nOf course, the answer is subjective and can vary from person to person, and even statistic to statistic. But <a href=\"https://x.com/ASchatzNFL\">FTN’s Aaron Schatz</a>, who has developed several popular statistical models to predict or add context to what’s going on in the NFL, offered an interesting finding in the Raiders’ chapter of <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/almanac\">FTN’s Annual Football Almanac</a>. Schatz’s QBASE and TDYAR/R have Mendoza ranked as the fourth-best quarterback prospect since the 2021 draft class.\n\nTo add some context to what that ranking means, below are <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/fernando-mendoza-far-ahead-of-other-prospects-in-qbase-projections-for-2026\">brief explanations of the two metrics from FTN</a>:\n\n\n“QBASE 2.0 is a combination of Andrew Healy’s (2015) original QBASE model and Alexandre Olbrecht and Jeremy Rosen’s (2018) functional mobility model. It factors in a quarterback’s college passing statistics adjusted for the quality of his teammates and opponents, plus how many years he started in college. It also incorporates his rushing ability, and while it rewards improvements over time, it penalizes one-year wonders.\n\n\n\n“…A value of 0 Total Defense-adjusted Yards Above Replacement per Attempt (TDYAR/A) is replacement-level, whereas any value over 1.5 is indicative of a Hall of Fame career. We run 50,000 simulations to provide a distribution of the number of times that each quarterback falls within a particular range.”\n\n\nThe 2025 Heisman Trophy winner’s TDYAR/A is 0.57, trailing 2021 No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence (0.73), 2024 first overall selection Caleb Williams (0.61) and 2021 second pick Zach Wilson (0.60). In the almanac, Schatz notes: “Look, the COVID season was weird,” to humorously explain how Wilson is an outlier in the Top 3.\n\nSo, according to this metric, Las Vegas’s new quarterback would be the second-best option if the last three quarterback classes were combined. That includes the highly regarded 2024 class, which produced six first-rounders, with Jayden Daniels (0.34) being the next closest to Mendoza from that year. The list proceeds as follows: J.J. McCarthy (0.26), Drake Maye (0.03), Bo Nix (-0.08) and Michael Penix Jr. (-0.43).\n\nWhen it comes to last year’s first-round QBs, Mendoza is one spot ahead of Cam Ward (0.38) and several places above Jaxson Dart (0.20, 10th since 2021). Schatz offered some context into the difference between the last two No. 1 overall picks in the Almanac.\n\n\n“Last year, the QBASE projection system felt higher on Ward than the consensus of the scouting big boards. Ward led college football with 39 touchdown passes and 10.52 adjusted yards per attempt, but Mendoza led college football with 41 touchdown passes and 10.78 adjusted yards per attempt. And yet, the scouting consensus is that Mendoza was a slam-dunk No. 1 overall pick. Ward was eighth on Arif Hasan’s [media consensus] big board at <a href=\"https://wideleft.football/\">Wide Left</a>, and with a variance of 173.1—higher than any other player in the draft. Mendoza was No. 1. \n\n\n\n“Outside analysts that weren’t as high on Mendoza by comparison, like [The Athletic’s] Dane Brugler, were slotting him around third overall on their big boards. There were hits to pick in the Mendoza college tape—he does get sacked quite a bit—but it was hard to make a real argument that he wasn’t a top-five player in the class.\n\n\n\n“The difference may simply be explained by the truism: Size matters. Both Mendoza and Ward are effective and willing scramblers, but not physical outliers at the position. It’s just that Mendoza, at 6-foot-5 and 236 pounds, reminds us more of Justin Herbert in the open field than anyone else. His fourth-and-4 gallop into the end zone to put Indiana up 24-14 with 9:18 left in the National Championship Game didn’t leave jaws agape. It was merely a big, fast player wanting it more.”\n\n\nWhen looking at just this year’s class, the difference between the top pick and the next quarterback to come off the board wasn’t even close. Ty Simpson (-0.37) is well below a replacement-level TDYAR/A, ranking third to last and in a category with Mac Jones (-0.14), Penix (-0.43) and Anthony Richardson (-0.95). So, despite <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2033999908504523193\">ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky’s infamous pre-draft take</a>, the gap between Mendoza and Simpson is/was significant.\n\nAgain, this is just one piece of information to take into account. 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Pittsburgh sent a second-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for the receiver, who they immediately handed a 4-year 132 million dollar extension.\n\nWhile Seattle went on to win the Super Bowl, Pittsburgh suffered another first-round exit, with Metcalf posting under 1,000 yards in his first season with the franchise. <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006\">Pro Football Focus ranked NFL wide receivers entering 2026</a>, with Metcalf coming in at number 26.\n\n“In his first season with Pittsburgh, Metcalf led the Steelers with 850 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.,” <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006\">Wasserman and Chadwick wrote</a>. “His 1.83 yards per route run ranked among the top 30 qualified wide receivers despite posting a career-low 11.3-yard average depth of target because of Aaron Rodgers‘ conservative tendencies. The additions of Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard should help alleviate some of the pressure on Metcalf to carry the Steelers’ passing game.”\n\n\nDK METCALF MY GOODNESS MIAvsPIT on ESPN/ABC Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> and ESPN App <a href=\"https://t.co/GXEbzt3p4h\">pic.twitter.com/GXEbzt3p4h</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2000764918535217652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 16, 2025</a>\n\n\nThis ranking of Metcalf seems to be the consensus on him entering his second season with Pittsburgh. <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172059/steelers-wr-dk-metcalf-vs-the-nfls-best-does-he-belong-in-the-top-25-jamarr-chase-justin-jefferson\">Jarrett Bailey and I tackled where we believe Metcalf sits among NFL wide receivers</a> just a few weeks ago. The Steelers wide receiver one is in a similar range in both of our rankings, as compared to the PFF list.\n\nAs the article mentioned, things are looking up for Metcalf in 2026. He will have another offseason with Aaron Rodgers under his belt, with some added weapons to the wide receiver room that should mean defenses won’t be able to key in on Metcalf as much as they were last year.\n\nMike McCarthy’s offense is also traditionally much more pass-heavy and sees multiple receivers on the field at a time. Things are looking up for Metcalf as the Steelers enter one of the most pivotal seasons in recent memory.\n\net us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-history/172585/former-steelers-qb-kenny-pickett-begged-eagles-to-trade-him-cleveland-browns-las-vegas-raiders\">Former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ‘begged’ Eagles to trade him</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-roster/172582/ben-roethlisberger-says-steelers-should-release-mason-rudolph-drew-allar-will-howard#comments\">Ben Roethlisberger says Steelers should release Mason Rudolph</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172566/steelers-mike-mccarthy-named-coach-on-hot-seat-in-2026\">Steelers’ Mike McCarthy named coach on hot seat in 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172538/former-steelers-safety-ryan-clark-releases-statement-following-espn-firing-cam-newton-tom-pelissero\">Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark releases statement following ESPN firing</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172520/steelers-wr-roman-wilson-listed-as-player-with-most-on-the-line-in-2026\">Steelers WR Roman Wilson listed as player with most on the line in 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784756436;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";i:1;s:30:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Commentary\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5846;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"DK Metcalf\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2390;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"055e72961183634f2ff02beb1068bdac\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"2026 Startup Dynasty Draft: Balanced Strategy\";s:4:\"link\";s:85:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/22/startup-dynasty-draft-balanced-strategy/\";s:11:\"description\";s:217:\"Ryan McDowell shows us how to build a complete lineup, plug holes early, and let best player available guide every pick. The balanced startup strategy is the safest path to a dynasty roster that can compete for years.\";s:7:\"content\";s:5091:\"\n \n A dynasty startup draft should always begin with a plan. A strategy for how to attack the draft and build a strong team. There are many paths to winning a dynasty league, but they all begin with the startup. Whether you’re playing in your first dynasty league ever or you go back to the USA Today scoring era, each dynasty manager should pick the plan that best fits their style because we all have the same goal…build a dynasty. How you get there is up to you.\nIn this series, we’ll be examining several different startup draft strategies, offering you a team-building roadmap with strategy-specific player targets.\nThe Balanced Strategy\nFirst up is the balanced strategy. This one is pretty straightforward and is often used, sometimes unknowingly, by newer dynasty managers. Using this plan, you’ll target the best player available at each pick, with an eye on building a full lineup and solid depth. This is ideal for risk-averse managers who want to build a strong floor with long-term flexibility.\nAdvantages\nUsing a balanced strategy, you’re playing it safe and filling out a solid starting lineup, meaning you’ll have no massive holes in your roster. Your versatile and balanced squad should be able to withstand bye weeks and injuries that are sure to come. Also, once you hit on a few nice late-round picks, you have depth at each position, allowing you plenty of trade flexibility once the season kicks off.\nDisadvantages\nPlaying it safe always comes with a negative connotation. You’ll rarely hit a home run when you’re swinging for singles. This means you’ll miss on those massive breakout seasons, and while you are in a position to contend for years to come, your players aren’t gaining massive value after the first season.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\"></a>\nThe Balanced Strategy in Action\nIt’s time to see what a team might look like using this draft strategy. Exact draft slot matters so much when it comes to an exact pick-by-pick blueprint, so we’ll mostly be focusing on players in the middle portions of each round. We’ll also offer general guidance after consulting the latest DLF Dynasty ADP, along with identifying players as safe, risky, and value plays.\nRound One\nIn most years, it’s hard to go wrong with your first-round pick. In dynasty startup drafts, these top-12 picks are typically young, established producers that still have plenty of upside. With more than half of the first round being wide receivers, it makes sense to lock up your WR1 here. 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There is always some level of risk in choosing a running back this early, given they typically have shorter career spans and more injury risks than pass catchers. The safest option here might actually be the final of the five backs drafted in the second round, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992510/James_Cook\">James Cook</a>. It’s also hard to pass up a player that feels like he should’ve been a first-round selection, which is what we have in Falcons’ receiver <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993246/Drake_London\">Drake London</a>.\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n 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What if Donald decides to return for this season?\n\nWhile the possibility still remains, it raises an intriguing question: would Braden Fiske welcome the opportunity to play alongside arguably the greatest defensive tackle in NFL history, or would he seek a trade if it significantly reduced his role?\n\nThere are compelling arguments on both sides.\n\nWhy a trade request won’t happen…\n\nThe most obvious reason is also the simplest: very few young defensive tackles would pass up the opportunity to learn from Aaron Donald.\n\nDonald wasn’t just an elite player—he redefined what the position could be. His preparation, practice habits, hand usage, leverage, conditioning, and relentless pursuit of perfection have been praised by teammates and opponents throughout his career. For a player entering just his third NFL season, spending every day alongside Donald could accelerate Fiske’s development more than any amount of playing time elsewhere.\n\nEven if Donald reclaimed a starring role, Fiske would still benefit from seeing firsthand how the future Hall of Famer studies film, prepares during the week, and attacks offensive linemen on Sundays. That type of mentorship cannot be replicated.\n\nThe other reason is that the Rams suddenly have one of the deepest defensive fronts in football with Donald, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, and Poona Ford. Rather than forcing someone into a reserve role, defensive coordinator Chris Shula could become more creative with his personnel packages.\n\nThe Rams could frequently deploy four defensive tackles across the line against run-oriented offenses. Turner has already shown enough athleticism to align at multiple spots, while Donald has historically played anywhere from defensive tackle to defensive end depending on the matchup. Fiske’s motor and versatility also make him capable of handling multiple alignments.\n\nInstead of taking snaps away from one another, the Rams could simply rotate four starting-caliber defensive tackles throughout the game, keeping everyone fresh over a 17-game season. Considering how physically demanding the position has become, reducing individual snap counts may actually improve overall production while limiting injuries.\n\nIf the Rams successfully expanded their defensive packages, Fiske could still receive plenty of meaningful snaps while simultaneously learning from Donald.\n\nWhy a trade request could happen…\n\nThe opposite scenario is just as realistic.\n\nIf the Rams continue operating primarily out of the same base and nickel defenses they used last season, someone has to leave the field.\n\nDonald, Garret, Young, and Turner would likely be locked into starting roles. Poona Ford was signed to stabilize the run defense and has proven himself as one of the league’s better interior run defenders. That leaves Fiske potentially becoming the odd man out despite being one of the organization’s recent premium draft investments.\n\nFor a young player still trying to establish himself, losing hundreds of defensive snaps could significantly impact his development and future earning potential.\n\nNFL players understand that production leads to contracts.\n\nHeading into what would eventually become Year 3, Fiske could begin looking around the league and realize another franchise may be willing to make him a full-time starter. Rather than serving as a rotational piece behind one of the greatest defensive lines ever assembled, he could maximize his value elsewhere before becoming extension-eligible.\n\nThat doesn’t necessarily mean Fiske would be unhappy with the Rams. It simply reflects the business side of the NFL. Players entering their prime often prioritize opportunities to prove they can handle every-down responsibilities, especially before negotiating a second contract.\n\nIf Los Angeles isn’t willing to adjust its defensive structure to maximize all four interior defenders, requesting a trade could become a logical career decision rather than an emotional one.\n\n\nBraden Fiske might be the odd-man out of the defensive line-up if Aaron Donald unretires to re-join the Rams in 2026. 📸 Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. 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A talented young defensive tackle with starting potential may eventually decide that the best way to maximize his career is somewhere that offers both opportunity and snaps.\n\nMy prediction is that Braden Fiske stays with the Rams. Donald’s return would likely only be for one year. Fiske still has two years remaining on his rookie contract. They can’t afford to part with Fiske without receiving plenty of compensation. 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A couple of former Philadelphia Eagles players have already made appearances (A.J. Brown at No. 80, Josh Sweat at No. 78) but now a current member of the Birds has finally been […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3383:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 23: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts to scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThis year, the annual <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2026-nos-100-91\">NFL Top 100 list</a> is being revealed over the not so brief span of June 22 through September 4. A couple of former Philadelphia Eagles players have already made appearances (A.J. Brown at No. 80, Josh Sweat at No. 78) but now a current member of the Birds has finally been revealed.\n\nJalen Hurts is checking in at No. 56, according to this list determined by player voting. Here’s a highlights clip that features praise from his peers:\n\n\nNo. 56 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/Eagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Eagles</a> QB Jalen Hurts! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vkX3kqTfSI\">pic.twitter.com/vkX3kqTfSI</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2079929459302633818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor the third year in a row, Hurts’ ranking in the NFL Top 100 has dropped. He was No. 3 in 2023, No. 15 in 2024, and No. 19 in 2025. \n\nHurts is the eighth quarterback to make the list thus far. He finished above the following players at his position:\n\n\nNo. 59 – Bo Nix\n\n\n\nNo. 62 – Trevor Lawrence\n\n\n\nNo. 69 – Lamar Jackson\n\n\n\nNo. 72 – Jordan Love\n\n\n\nNo. 77 – Baker Mayfield\n\n\n\nNo. 85 – Brock Purdy\n\n\n\nNo. 98 – Bryce Young\n\n\nIt’s interesting to see this player-voted list contrasted with the recent ESPN survey of front office executives and coaches. The latter had <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177548/nfl-survey-has-jalen-hurts-ranked-outside-of-the-top-10-quarterbacks\">Hurts ranked as the league’s seventeenth-best quarterback</a>, which feels harsh. Comparatively speaking, Hurts clearly draws more respect from his fellow players. \n\nPerhaps none more than former Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who went as far to say that Hurts should top the list:\n\n\nShould be 1! IMO! <a href=\"https://t.co/sR9JYOW8at\">https://t.co/sR9JYOW8at</a>— C.J. 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Let’s take a look to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5838:\"\n\n\n \n WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Landon Robinson of the Navy Midshipmen speaks during a presentation ceremony for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy with U.S. President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House March 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Commander-in-Chief Trophy is awarded each year to the winner of the Army-Navy football game. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cincinnati Bengals</a>‘ affection for Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson was one of the worst-kept secrets of draft season, but just like with Andri Iosivas a few years back, they somehow managed to land him on Day 3 without another team swooping in to take him just before their pick.\n\nLet’s take a look to see what the Bengals like in Robinson.\n\n\nFollowing up on Shrine Bowl tape before the action takes off in Mobile: Navy DT Landon Robinson was one of the clear winners in Frisco. 5\'11\", 291: Sawed-off maniac. Feldman Freak w/ a 20+ MPH top speed and a 33\" vert. Knee-drops to beat doubles, club-rips, stunts. He\'s legit. <a href=\"https://t.co/g4KPDGaUSw\">pic.twitter.com/g4KPDGaUSw</a>— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) <a href=\"https://x.com/IC_Draft/status/2015961744808493262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2026</a>\n\n\nRobinson may be undersized, but as you can see in this first clip, that doesn’t stop this Midshipman from dropping anchor and spitting the double team without giving up any ground. His natural leverage is evident.\n\nIn the clips after that, you get an amuse-bouche of his pass-rush juice, and man, is it juicy.\n\nLet’s take a closer look.\n\n\nNavy’s Landon Robinson has helped himself at the East-West Shrine Bowl. His quickness and heavy hands have created problems for OL. He was top 10 in the country in pressures among IDL this past season (34). <a href=\"https://t.co/2njqtJvR48\">pic.twitter.com/2njqtJvR48</a>— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) <a href=\"https://x.com/Rob__Paul/status/2015493883296137487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nYou can see the explosion in his first step, and even as he pauses to set up his pass rush move, the offensive lineman is all off balance. \n\nHe then bursts by the attempted blocker with ease.\n\nBut hey, these are practice clips; let’s look at some game film.\n\n\nNavy’s Landon Robinson (#96) is shining early in the Liberty Bowl. His quickness and strength are making him a terror against the run. One of the best defensive players in Navy history. <a href=\"https://t.co/BjOeenndVV\">pic.twitter.com/BjOeenndVV</a>— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) <a href=\"https://x.com/Rob__Paul/status/2007214432406171705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nHe is the defensive tackle on the right in this clip.\n\nYou can see the athleticism as he works down the line with the wide blocking scheme. When the two blockers on him both pass him off to no one, he eats up the ball carrier for a loss. \n\n\nNavy’s Landon Robinson beating the double team against Ole Miss Diego Pounds and Texas DJ Campbell to get the TFL <a href=\"https://x.com/LandonRobinson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LandonRobinson</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/ShrineBowl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShrineBowl</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/D2DRa8x1wc\">pic.twitter.com/D2DRa8x1wc</a>— Bradley Reisenfeld (@bradareisenfeld) <a href=\"https://x.com/bradareisenfeld/status/2015470286510883029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nBut Matt, he doesn’t play anybody at Navy. Level of competition!\n\nWell, here he is defeating a double team from some of the SEC’s best and brightest. He splits the double team and envelops the back for a loss.\n\n\nIt’s hard not to laugh watching the dominance of Navy’s Landon Robinson. Just so explosive and disruptive as a gap shooter. (Was also a monster at the EW Shrine Bowl.) Robinson was one of just three IDL in the country this past season to make 25+ run stops and have 30+ pressures <a href=\"https://t.co/s8sTqE7D7z\">pic.twitter.com/s8sTqE7D7z</a>— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) <a href=\"https://x.com/Rob__Paul/status/2044928529503080727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nRobinson’s amazing first step jumps off the screen in this clip. He flies through the A-gap unchallenged because he is so much quicker than the right guard. This is particularly impressive since the offense catches him mid-shift.\n\nRobinson is a very unique player who teases Geno Atkins and Aaron Donald-like traits on the defensive interior.\n\n\n💥 Does Landon Robinson hear the comparisons to Bengals legend Geno Atkins? 🤔 On yesterday’s episode of Sports with Strawberry Ice, <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsTalkSI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BengalsTalkSI</a> Landon Belote asked Robinson about being compared to one of the greatest defensive tackles in Bengals history. 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Schatz put them 7th overall.\n\n\nNew York Jets\n\n\n\nLast year’s rank: 28\n\n\n\nBlue chips: Edge David Bailey, OT Armand Membou\n\n\n\nNotable graduated players: RB Breece Hall, G Joe Tippmann\n\n\n\nHere’s our first team that doesn’t have a young quarterback, unless you want to count 22-year-old fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik. No, the leader of the youth for the Jets is No. 2 pick Bailey, who will be 23 in August. The Jets’ defense also has 24-year-old safety Malachi Moore, 22-year-old cornerback Azareye’h Thomas and 21-year-old nickelback D’Angelo Ponds.\n\n\n\nOn offense, the young talent is led by the bookends of the line, with left tackle Olu Fashanu now 23 and right tackle Membou just 22. First-round wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is 22, and Adonai Mitchell — acquired from the Colts last season in the Sauce Gardner deal — is still just 23. 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After weeks of speculation that Donald could return to the Rams following the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2502:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams won’t know if Aaron Donald is returning until Aaron Donald makes a final decision, but head coach Sean McVay is clearly ready to welcome the defensive tackle back with open arms if he wants to play in 2026. After weeks of speculation that Donald could return to the Rams following the trade for Myles Garrett, McVay sounded like Vin Diesel talking about family in the Fast and the Furious movies <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-mcvay-aaron-donald-is-thinking-about-this-will-go-through-his-process\">when he was asked about AD’s potential un-retirement</a>:\n\n\n“<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pr-YKqo-TY&t=2s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I have crossed paths with Aaron Donald</a>,” McVay said in an interview with Jason LaCanfora of The Daily Flock podcast. “What’s special is, we have a really special relationship. It’s way bigger than football. I’ve heard him say it before and it means the world to me — and I feel the same — it’s family with us. He’s done so much for me. I love the man he is. 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But Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff doesn’t care about any of those lists. He’s got his own list of NFL wide receivers, and it’s one person long. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3481:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 14: Jared Goff #16 and Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nESPN just concluded it’s positional ranking series, the NFL is still counting down their top-100 players of the 2026 season, and our roster ranking is near its end. But Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff doesn’t care about any of those lists. He’s got his own list of NFL wide receivers, and it’s one person long. \n\nDuring an interview with NFL Network this week, Goff explained why he thinks there’s no better receiver in football than Amon-Ra St. Brown. \n\n“I think he’s the best wide receiver in the league,” Goff said. “I think he’s the only guy who catches with it, runs with it, blocks—does everything. He can do it all. It’s a lot of fun to work with him, play with him. The way he works in practice, he makes me want to give him the ball. He makes me want to reward him for all of his hard work. It makes everyone around him work harder. He’s such a great teammate, great player, great person, and I love playing with him.”\n\nStatistically, you can certainly make a case that St. Brown is one of the best receivers in football. Since 2022, among wide receivers, St. Brown ranks:\n\n\n1st in receptions (457)\n\n\n\n4th in receiving yards (5,340)\n\n\n\n3rd in receiving touchdowns (39) \n\n\nOn top of that, he’s tied for the most First-Team All Pro honors (two) and Pro Bowl nods (four) over that time. \n\nSt. Brown’s value goes beyond his statistics and honors. As Goff points out, he’s also a model in practice that raises the bar for the entire team. And his blocking is among the best for a receiver. That checks out when looking at PFF blocking grades, as well. Last year, St. Brown ranked t-seventh among wide receivers in run blocking grade (70.0) and fourth in pass blocking (79.0—although on only five snaps).\n\nDespite all of those accomplishments, St. Brown is often not considered among the top-three receivers in the NFL. 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That’s your guys’ job,” Goff said.\n\nYou can catch Goff’s entire interview below: \n\n\nFrom The Insiders on <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLNetwork</a>: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lions</a> QB Jared Goff joined <a href=\"https://x.com/wyche89?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wyche89</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/StaceyDales?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@StaceyDales</a> to give an outlook on his 2026 season and discuss some changes in Detroit. <a href=\"https://t.co/aVq2Er3bHr\">pic.twitter.com/aVq2Er3bHr</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2079346188780794088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784748577;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";i:1;s:20:\"Detroit Lions Quotes\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3163;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Jared Goff\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7547;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Amon-Ra St. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2401;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a49d47d6d86c4e887591a3581d171dc3\";s:5:\"title\";s:87:\"Who Is the Lowest Ranked RB You Would Be Willing to Go Into the Season With As Your RB1\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3qacf/who_is_the_lowest_ranked_rb_you_would_be_willing/\";s:11:\"description\";s:387:\"Do you feel like you need to grab a consensus top 5, would you be willing to raid the current RB1 fringes like Kenneth Walker or Josh Jacobs (or their ilk), or do you think there’s a play to wait for the Skattebo’s and D’Andre Swifts of the world if you could pair them with another lower ranked RB after bulking up your WR room? submitted by /u/GoodAge [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:694:\"Do you feel like you need to grab a consensus top 5, would you be willing to raid the current RB1 fringes like Kenneth Walker or Josh Jacobs (or their ilk), or do you think there’s a play to wait for the Skattebo’s and D’Andre Swifts of the world if you could pair them with another lower ranked RB after bulking up your WR room? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/GoodAge\"> /u/GoodAge </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3qacf/who_is_the_lowest_ranked_rb_you_would_be_willing/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3qacf/who_is_the_lowest_ranked_rb_you_would_be_willing/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784748298;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5850;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Josh Jacobs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8151;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kenneth Walker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2402;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"59711f26b47537a54fe556bc936bff16\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"The Best VALUE Picks in the 2026 Rookie Class (Round 2)\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3q0sw/the_best_value_picks_in_the_2026_rookie_class/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1351:\" What\'s up guys! I created a tier list of my favorite overall VALUE picks in the second round of the 2026 rookie class. The second round in this rookie class is an absolute wasteland. From my personal experience in multiple leagues. it seems like these guys can go in wildly different orders. For this video, I based the ADP off of Dynasty Data Lab\'s average second round ADP from April-July (over 30,000 drafts). If you missed my breakdown post of the first round, you can check it out here. Apologies in advance if I am slandering some of your fav rookies, remember this is just my opinion and it is based on VALUE, not necessarily talent alone! That being said, below is a synopsis of the overall tier list from the video: S Tier (My Favorite Picks at Cost): - Elijah Sarratt (2.07) - De\'Zhaun Stribling (2.12) A Tier (Great Values): - Antonio Williams (2.05) - Zachariah Branch (2.08) B Tier (Solid): - Emmett Johnson (2.06) - Carson Beck (2.09) C Tier (I\'d Rather Not): - Jonah Coleman (2.01) - Germie Bernard (2.04) - Chris Bell (2.03) - Chris Brazzell (2.10) D Tier (Actively Avoiding at Cost): - Nick Singleton (2.02) - Malachi Fields (2.11) I spend several mins on each player going through my reasoning behind these placements, so make sure to let me know if you agree or disagree!! submitted by /u/boofstar [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:2035:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3q0sw/the_best_value_picks_in_the_2026_rookie_class/\"> </a> What\'s up guys! I created a tier list of my favorite overall VALUE picks in the second round of the 2026 rookie class. The second round in this rookie class is an absolute wasteland. From my personal experience in multiple leagues. it seems like these guys can go in wildly different orders. For this video, I based the ADP off of Dynasty Data Lab\'s average second round ADP from April-July (over 30,000 drafts). If you missed my breakdown post of the first round, you can <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uvl370/the_best_value_picks_in_the_2026_rookie_class/\">check it out here.</a> Apologies in advance if I am slandering some of your fav rookies, remember this is just my opinion and it is based on VALUE, not necessarily talent alone! That being said, below is a synopsis of the overall tier list from the video: S Tier (My Favorite Picks at Cost): - Elijah Sarratt (2.07) - De\'Zhaun Stribling (2.12) A Tier (Great Values): - Antonio Williams (2.05) - Zachariah Branch (2.08) B Tier (Solid): - Emmett Johnson (2.06) - Carson Beck (2.09) C Tier (I\'d Rather Not): - Jonah Coleman (2.01) - Germie Bernard (2.04) - Chris Bell (2.03) - Chris Brazzell (2.10) D Tier (Actively Avoiding at Cost): - Nick Singleton (2.02) - Malachi Fields (2.11) I spend several mins on each player going through my reasoning behind these placements, so make sure to let me know if you agree or disagree!! submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/boofstar\"> /u/boofstar </a> <a href=\"https://youtu.be/9C2An4ybnrA?si=QN3I1wDW01tVBbBH\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3q0sw/the_best_value_picks_in_the_2026_rookie_class/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784747746;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:11:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13345;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jonah Coleman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13268;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Elijah Sarratt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13320;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Zachariah Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13285;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Malachi Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13417;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"De\'Zhaun Stribling\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13337;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Emmett Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13353;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Chris Brazzell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13274;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Germie Bernard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:8;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13311;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Chris Bell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:9;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13272;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Carson Beck\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:10;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2403;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"34ca40ecd59594d86b851623f65d4f5e\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Is Xavier Worthy quietly becoming one of the best dynasty buys?\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3pl1r/is_xavier_worthy_quietly_becoming_one_of_the_best/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1318:\"Curious where everyone is at on Worthy heading into Year 3. A few things that stand out to me: He reportedly added weight this offseason. He’s been getting a lot of praise this spring. Before the shoulder injury last year, I thought he looked like he was taking a step (late rookie yr) Reid later said they asked less of him after the injury, especially with his route tree. He also played through a torn labrum, which makes me appreciate his toughness and dedication. Everything I’ve read from coaches is that he’s smart and a film guy. My question is: Do you think Worthy is actually on the verge of a breakout, or are we just falling for another offseason hype? Does he profile as someone who can become a true every-down receiver, or is his long-term ceiling more of an explosive, low-volume field stretcher? And for those who’ve watched a lot of his tape—am I crazy for seeing a little DeSean Jackson build to him, and hopefully he develops that “take the top off” ability with a more complete route tree / route running technique I’m concerned he doesn’t really actually have the ability yet to be a receiver in this league because of bad play strength and route running technique. But at the end of the day that’s the entire bet. submitted by /u/HaveThisKoolaid [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1682:\"Curious where everyone is at on Worthy heading into Year 3. A few things that stand out to me: He reportedly added weight this offseason. He’s been getting a lot of praise this spring. Before the shoulder injury last year, I thought he looked like he was taking a step (late rookie yr) Reid later said they asked less of him after the injury, especially with his route tree. He also played through a torn labrum, which makes me appreciate his toughness and dedication. Everything I’ve read from coaches is that he’s smart and a film guy. My question is: Do you think Worthy is actually on the verge of a breakout, or are we just falling for another offseason hype? Does he profile as someone who can become a true every-down receiver, or is his long-term ceiling more of an explosive, low-volume field stretcher? And for those who’ve watched a lot of his tape—am I crazy for seeing a little DeSean Jackson build to him, and hopefully he develops that “take the top off” ability with a more complete route tree / route running technique I’m concerned he doesn’t really actually have the ability yet to be a receiver in this league because of bad play strength and route running technique. But at the end of the day that’s the entire bet. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/HaveThisKoolaid\"> /u/HaveThisKoolaid </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3pl1r/is_xavier_worthy_quietly_becoming_one_of_the_best/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3pl1r/is_xavier_worthy_quietly_becoming_one_of_the_best/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784746841;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11624;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Xavier Worthy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2404;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bda97bf253ae18375db46cb237b85677\";s:5:\"title\";s:88:\"Ian Rapoport: Seahawks looking to make Devon Witherspoon NFL’s highest paid cornerback\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170812/ian-rapoport-seahawks-devon-witherspoon-nfl-highest-paid-cornerback\";s:11:\"description\";s:396:\"After another elite season, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon is reportedly closing in on a potential record-setting contract. The Seahawks may be closer than ever to securing the long-term future of one of the NFL’s premier defensive players. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, negotiations between Seattle and Witherspoon have advanced significantly. The report also […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4400:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nAfter another elite season, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon is reportedly closing in on a potential record-setting contract. The Seahawks may be closer than ever to securing the long-term future of one of the NFL’s premier defensive players.\n\nAccording to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, negotiations between Seattle and Witherspoon have advanced significantly. The report also states that the Seahawks have offered Witherspoon a contract worth around $32 million per year, a figure that would place him as the new highest paid cornerback in NFL history.\n\n\nFrom <a href=\"https://x.com/gmfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GMFB</a>: The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Seahawks</a> are working to make star CB Devon Witherspoon the highest-paid CB in the NFL, and his looming contract has wide-ranging ramifications. <a href=\"https://t.co/i3bfzLLLt2\">pic.twitter.com/i3bfzLLLt2</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2079907714763776146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nRapoport also mentioned the ongoing negotiation between the New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez, whom like Witherspoon is represented by Athletes First, meaning each contract could influence the other as the top of the cornerback market continues to evolve.\n\nSeahawks appear ready to pay franchise-cornerback money\n\nThe reported offer reflects the reality of today’s market.\n\nTrent McDuffie currently leads all cornerbacks with a contract averaging $31 million per year, followed closely by Sauce Gardner at $30.1 million and Derek Stingley Jr. at $30 million annually. If Seattle’s reported offer exceeds the $30 million threshold, Witherspoon would immediately join that exclusive tier and could even surpass McDuffie depending on the final structure of the deal.\n\nFrom Seattle’s perspective, there is little incentive to wait. Another major extension elsewhere could raise the market yet again, making an eventual agreement even more expensive.\n\nAnother elite season strengthened Witherspoon’s case\n\nWitherspoon has done everything necessary to justify a record-setting extension.\n\nDespite missing time during the regular season, he finished 2025 with 72 tackles, one interception, seven passes defended and a fumble recovery in just 12 games, earning his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection and Second-Team All-Pro honors.\n\nHis impact extended well beyond the regular season. During Seattle’s Super Bowl-winning playoff run, Witherspoon remained one of Mike Macdonald’s most versatile defensive weapons, capping the year with a sack in Super Bowl 60 and a hit that led to Uchenna Nwosu’s game-ending pick-six.\n\nStatistics alone fail to capture his value.\n\nWhether aligned outside, in the slot, blitzing off the edge or matching up against tight ends and receivers alike, Witherspoon has become the centerpiece of Macdonald’s defensive scheme. Few defensive backs possess his combination of physicality, versatility and playmaking ability, making him one of the rare corners capable of altering an opponent’s game plan on a weekly basis.\n\nA familiar timeline for Seattle\n\nThe Seahawks have never faced immediate pressure to finalize a deal. <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-nfl-salary-cap/163767/nfl-news-fifth-year-option-numbers-seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-devon-witherspoon-revealed\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"163767\">By exercising Witherspoon’s fifth-year option</a>, the organization already controls his rights through the 2027 season.\n\nStill, Seattle has often preferred to complete major extensions before the regular season rather than allowing negotiations to linger into the fall. 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Hogs Haven will certainly make some this summer, possibly closer to the regular season and after we’ve gleaned some much-needed info from camp. \n\nSB Nation’s own Jarrett Bailey, who runs <a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BehindTheSteelCurtain.com</a>, didn’t wait for his, trotting out 61 bold predictions for the NFL season. \n\nHe clearly has a high opinion of the Washington Commanders. Not, like, win-NFC-East-high, but there’s a strong sense that better’s on the way. \n\nThat comes from three of his 61(!!) bold predictions about the upcoming 2026 season. They involved <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaniJa02.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quarterback Jayden Daniels</a>, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/5081807/sonny-styles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">linebacker Sonny Styles</a> and <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the team overall</a>. All of them are positive, and well within the realm of possibility. \n\nDaniels wins comeback player of the year. Styles wins defensive rookie of the year. The Commanders qualify for the playoffs with the NFC’s seventh seed. \n\nYou can <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read all 61 of Bailey’s predictions right here</a> — you won’t like who wins the Super Bowl — but we’ll highlight the Commanders related goodness below. \n\n“32. Jayden Daniels wins Comeback Player of the Year \n\n“Daniels reminds everyone that he is one of the best young quarterbacks in football, throwing 26 touchdowns and adding seven on the ground to just nine interceptions as he leads Washington back to the playoffs.” \n\n“34. Sonny Styles wins Defensive Rookie of the Year \n\n“Styles is the key to Dan Quinn’s defense getting back on track. 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Tomlin made it easy for everyone and decided to walk away. With no head coach or QB under contract but with the rest of the roster aging but playoff caliber, the Steelers had the rare opportunity to reset the direction of the franchise without having to reset the roster.\n\nInstead, they brought back Aaron Rodgers and hired 62-year-old Mike McCarthy.\n\nMcCarthy has done absolutely nothing to shake the idea that he got the job in part because he spent a summer working a turnpike toll booth. Presumably the interview was catered by Primanti Brothers, if not at it.\n\nIn no way, shape, or form is McCarthy an upgrade from Tomlin. He doesn’t bring any energy, new ideas, or an A-list staff. He isn’t a guy who just wins, as he’s had four losing seasons in his last seven, and was fired twice. Since Tomlin’s last playoff win McCarthy has just one playoff win and three appearances.\n\nSometimes the most uninspiring hire of a coaching cycle turns out to be the best because no one knows who is a good head coach until they’re a head coach. There’s no mystery with McCarthy, we know who and what he is. 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The only major player left in a contract year going into 2026 is tight end Tucker Kraft, who we all should assume will sign a mega deal relatively soon. Shortly after defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt signed, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2546:\"\n\n\n \n Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 5, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin | William Glasheen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers have obviously been on an extension spree recently. The only major player left in a contract year going into 2026 is tight end Tucker Kraft, who we all should assume will sign a mega deal relatively soon. 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One of the last picks to sign. <a href=\"https://t.co/47C64qDe8T\">pic.twitter.com/47C64qDe8T</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2079988099560444002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2026</a>\n\n\nFrom the team:\n\nBeck (6-4, 233) played 55 games in his college career with Miami (2025) and Georgia (2020-24) and completed 966-of-1,390 passes (69.5%) for 11,725 yards and 88 touchdowns while also rushing for 288 yards and seven touchdowns. He finished his college career with a 37-6 record as a starter and was a part of teams that made three National Championship Game appearances with two victories. Last season, Beck started all 16 games at Miami and led the Hurricanes to the National Championship Game after throwing for 3,813 yards and 30 touchdowns. 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Parkinson’s breakout was a welcome sight for Rams fans, yet can he maintain his strong production moving into the 2026 campaign?\n\nThe reason Parkinson can maintain his production is that he’s received more opportunities in Hollywood in the passing game than he did in his first four years in Seattle. \n\nIn his final two years with the Seahawks, he was targeted 68 times, compared to 105 times with L.A. Parkinson had the best season of his career in 2025 after taking advantage of Tyler Higbee being out of the lineup, which heavily contributed to his breakout. \n\nFrom Weeks 12-17, when Higbee was sidelined, he had 24 receptions on 32 targets for 249 yards and four touchdowns. That compares to his 15 receptions on 17 targets for 123 yards and two receiving touchdowns, with Higbee mainly in the lineup from Weeks 1-11. \n\nParkinson went from being largely forgotten in the Rams offense to becoming one of Matthew Stafford’s go-to guys outside of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Much of that was attributed to his elite production in the red zone.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/2025-breakout-colby-parkinson-emerges-as-top-red-zone-target-in-career-year-2025\">According to Rams.com staff writer Wyatt Miller</a>, Parkinson ranked first team-wide in red zone catches (15) and yards (118), and trailed Adams in touchdowns (six) and targets (22) inside the 20. Adams was a known threat in the red zone last season, yet that helped the Rams’ TE fly under the radar so often. 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Despite Higbee returning in the regular season finale against Arizona, Parkinson started all three games in the playoffs, finishing with eight receptions on 14 targets for 152 yards and a touchdown. At the same time, Higbee had four receptions on six targets for 84 yards and no scores. Parkinson’s game-winning touchdown against the Panthers on Wild Card Weekend was the highlight of an excellent finish to his second season in Los Angeles. \n\n\nOMG STAFFORD TO PARKINSON FOR THE LEAD! 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There are now three.Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Cardinals and quarterback Carson Beck <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2079988099560444002?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have agreed to terms</a> on a four-year, $7.4 million deal, as the Cardinals gather for training camp.The amount was never in question. It\'s slotted. There\'s nothing to negotiate.The question is whether he got more guarantees than others around him received, given the position he plays. Eventually, the contract will be reported and the full percentage of the guarantees will be known.For now, Beck is under contract. He can embark on an effort to disrupt the current plan to make veteran Jacoby Brissett the starter. 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(Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe are 54 days away from the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>‘ season-opening game against the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.\n\nThe No. 54 jersey was most recently worn by linebacker Leo Chenal, who signed a contract with the <a href=\"http://www.hogshaven.com/\">Washington Commanders</a> in free agency this offseason. No one is assigned that number ahead of Chiefs training camp, although it was the number linebacker Nick Bolton wore as a rookie.\n\nIn franchise history, linebackers Tray Simien (1991 – 1997) and Damien Wilson (2019 – 2020) have made their marks as defensive starters in the uniform, but it’s an offensive lineman who represents the number in franchise lore:\n\nThe all-time No. 54 in franchise history\n\nBrian Waters (2000 – 2010)\n\nOriginally undrafted from North Texas in 2000, Brian Waters turned into the team’s starting left guard by the end of 2001. By 2004, he was a first-team All-Pro, the first of two such honors. He would go on to make six Pro Bowls and win the 2009 “Walter Payton Man of the Year” award.\n\nHis coolest accomplishment, however, was earning the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award after the Chiefs beat the <a href=\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/\">Atlanta Falcons</a> 56-10 with eight rushing touchdowns in 2004.\n\nHe started through the 2010 season, aiding that year’s team in winning the AFC West. He would go on to make a Pro Bowl with the <a href=\"https://patspulpit.com\">New England Patriots</a> as well. He was inducted into the Chiefs’ Ring of Honor in 2019.\n\n54: The number of points accounted for by Kareem Hunt last season\n\nThe eight touchdowns scored by running back Kareem Hunt accounted for 54 points, the most of any Chiefs player besides kicker Harrison Butker last season.\n\nHunt is still a free agent at 30 years old; should he still be an option in the backfield by the time Kansas City gets to Week 1? 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(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSeattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/170157/zach-charbonnet-injury-update-seahawks-running-back-progressing-well-acl-surgery\">may be “progressing well</a>” following his ACL tear in the NFC Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers, but it was always a formality that he would begin training camp on the injured list.\n\nOn Wednesday, <a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-rb-zach-charbonnet-placed-on-pup-list\">the Seahawks placed Charbonnet on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list</a>. While anyone can be activated off PUP at any time during training camp and preseason, Charbonnet’s placement was a formality given the severity of his injury.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/170806/nfl-insider-seahawks-not-overly-concerned-nick-emmanwori-injury-update\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"170806\">While Nick Emmanwori’s PUP placement</a> figures to be short-term and is not expected to have any impact on his regular season availability, Charbonnet is almost a certainty to remain on the PUP list past preseason. If that’s the case, then Charbonnet will have to miss at least the first four games, but new PUP rules allow players to have a 21-day window for practice starting in Week 3, as opposed to after the fourth regular season game. 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With all due respect to Kirk Cousins (who has been a very good quarterback and an even better businessman), the first overall pick in any draft should be able to win a full and fair competition with Cousins at this point in his career. (Unless the first overall pick isn\'t a quarterback.)One way to keep the veterans on the team from revolting when it comes to the decision to not use Mendoza would be to minimize Mendoza\'s chances to show that he\'s the better option. Which may explain the recent suggestion from Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated that the Raiders \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-biggest-storylines-nfl-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will sprinkle Mendoza in with the first team</a>\" during training camp.Of course, if Mendoza makes the most out of the sprinkling, the flow could increase. If a limited apples-to-apples comparison makes it clear to the established players on the team (starting with defensive end Maxx Crosby and tight end Brock Bowers) that Mendoza could be the Johnny Appleseed for a forest of playoff appearances, the mood could shift, quickly.The balance for the Raiders, if they\'re committed to keeping Mendoza in the garage for a year, will be to get him practice reps without making it clear that he should get more. And more. And more.The Chiefs pulled it off nine years ago with Patrick Mahomes because they were a perennial playoff team under Alex Smith. The Raiders have been to the playoffs twice since the 2002 season. The players on the team will want the guy who gives them the best chance not to win later, but to win now.Cousins has said the better player should play. As camp prepares to open, the question is whether Mendoza will get much of a chance to prove it — and whether he does enough with the \"sprinkling\" he gets to force the issue to the front burner.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784742788;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2417;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a2c40fa04344519643b43b487e809468\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Do we have the right read on the Patriots RB Room? Henderson vs Stevenson\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3n867/do_we_have_the_right_read_on_the_patriots_rb_room/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2909:\"This is meant to be a more thought-provoking post rather than arguing for or against one of them. However, my stance tends to favor Henderson. It seems I see more pro-Stevenson than I do pro-Henderson this offseason among notable fantasy communities (nothing inherently wrong with that); however, the arguments being made for Stevenson seems selective in many ways from my perspective. For example, I see many making the pro argument for Stevenson because his advanced metrics are better than Henderson\'s, further making him the better player. Or Henderson\'s numbers are extremely inflated from his games against Tampa and Buffalo. While I won\'t completely disregard either point, I find I can make a similar argument against Stevenson/for Henderson. Stevenson\'s Season Stats: (14 games) 4.64 - YPC 6.9% - Explosive Run% 0.23 - MTF/ATT 2.75 - YACO/ATT 1.88 - YBCO/ATT 1.4 - RYOE/ATT 36.9% - Success Rate Henderson Season Stats: (17 games) 5.06 - YPC 5.6%- Explosive Run% 0.13 - MTF/ATT 1.91 - YACO/ATT 3.16 - YBCO/ATT 0.8 - RYOE/ATT 43.9% - Success Rate In a blind comparison without knowing either player, I\'d take Stevenson\'s side. Weeks 1-8: (Before Stevenson\'s injury) Stevenson: (83 Attempts) 3.36 - YPC 3.6% - Explosive Run% 0.20 - MTF/ATT 2.16 - YACO/ATT 1.20 - YBCO/ATT Henderson: (53 Attempts) 4.3 - YPC 3.8% - Explosive Run% 0.08 - MTF/ATT 1.68 - YACO/ATT 2.62 - YBCO/ATT Stevenson at the time posted some pretty underwhelming numbers. Among 46 qualifying RBs during Weeks 1-8, Stevenson ranked 44th in YPC and 43rd in success rate. While I can\'t say Henderson was deserving of a large role, I can say your 38th overall pick probably deserved some of the work of the extremely struggling guy. I made this point to come back on later. As mentioned earlier, Henderson\'s numbers are certainly inflated and unsustainable in the two weeks he had four 50+ yard runs. However, I can say the same for Stevenson\'s performance in Week 18. According to Fantasy Points Data, since 2021, there have been 3,988 running backs who ran for at least 6 carries in a game. Of those 3,988 examples, Stevenson\'s Week 18 game vs Miami last year ranks 1st in YPC (18.7), T-1st in Explosive Run% (42.9%), and 9th in YACO/ATT (9.6) in a single game during that span. Stevenson\'s Week 1-17: what it was (Weeks 1-18) 3.84 - YPC (was 4.64) 4.9% - Explosive Run% (was 6.9%) 0.21 - MTF/ATT (was 0.23) 2.37 - YACO/ATT (was 2.75) 1.47 - YBCO/ATT (was 1.88) I raise this question then. Are we sure that fading Henderson because we believe Stevenson is the better player is the correct process/stance? If the answer is yes, then I\'ll ask this. Has your stance on Stevenson grown that much since Week 13 last year, when he was one of the least efficient RBs in the league? Just curious about your guys thoughts on this situation? Data from Fantasy Points Data and NFL Next Gen Stats submitted by /u/Zach_B32 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3548:\"This is meant to be a more thought-provoking post rather than arguing for or against one of them. However, my stance tends to favor Henderson. It seems I see more pro-Stevenson than I do pro-Henderson this offseason among notable fantasy communities (nothing inherently wrong with that); however, the arguments being made for Stevenson seems selective in many ways from my perspective. For example, I see many making the pro argument for Stevenson because his advanced metrics are better than Henderson\'s, further making him the better player. Or Henderson\'s numbers are extremely inflated from his games against Tampa and Buffalo. While I won\'t completely disregard either point, I find I can make a similar argument against Stevenson/for Henderson. Stevenson\'s Season Stats: (14 games) 4.64 - YPC 6.9% - Explosive Run% 0.23 - MTF/ATT 2.75 - YACO/ATT 1.88 - YBCO/ATT 1.4 - RYOE/ATT 36.9% - Success Rate Henderson Season Stats: (17 games) 5.06 - YPC 5.6%- Explosive Run% 0.13 - MTF/ATT 1.91 - YACO/ATT 3.16 - YBCO/ATT 0.8 - RYOE/ATT 43.9% - Success Rate In a blind comparison without knowing either player, I\'d take Stevenson\'s side. Weeks 1-8: (Before Stevenson\'s injury) Stevenson: (83 Attempts) 3.36 - YPC 3.6% - Explosive Run% 0.20 - MTF/ATT 2.16 - YACO/ATT 1.20 - YBCO/ATT Henderson: (53 Attempts) 4.3 - YPC 3.8% - Explosive Run% 0.08 - MTF/ATT 1.68 - YACO/ATT 2.62 - YBCO/ATT Stevenson at the time posted some pretty underwhelming numbers. Among 46 qualifying RBs during Weeks 1-8, Stevenson ranked 44th in YPC and 43rd in success rate. While I can\'t say Henderson was deserving of a large role, I can say your 38th overall pick probably deserved some of the work of the extremely struggling guy. I made this point to come back on later. As mentioned earlier, Henderson\'s numbers are certainly inflated and unsustainable in the two weeks he had four 50+ yard runs. However, I can say the same for Stevenson\'s performance in Week 18. According to Fantasy Points Data, since 2021, there have been 3,988 running backs who ran for at least 6 carries in a game. Of those 3,988 examples, Stevenson\'s Week 18 game vs Miami last year ranks 1st in YPC (18.7), T-1st in Explosive Run% (42.9%), and 9th in YACO/ATT (9.6) in a single game during that span. Stevenson\'s Week 1-17: what it was (Weeks 1-18) 3.84 - YPC (was 4.64) 4.9% - Explosive Run% (was 6.9%) 0.21 - MTF/ATT (was 0.23) 2.37 - YACO/ATT (was 2.75) 1.47 - YBCO/ATT (was 1.88) I raise this question then. Are we sure that fading Henderson because we believe Stevenson is the better player is the correct process/stance? If the answer is yes, then I\'ll ask this. Has your stance on Stevenson grown that much since Week 13 last year, when he was one of the least efficient RBs in the league? Just curious about your guys thoughts on this situation? 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In the NFC West portion, Schefter spoke about the hurdles Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams still have to clear — Donald is still owed $40 million from his current deal. According to Schefter, the 49ers still have “a lot […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3572:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers gets tackled by Eric Rowe #21 the Miami Dolphins during the second half of their NFL football game at Levi\'s Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. Miami won the game 43-17. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nESPN’s Adam Schefter had <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OTGF7NcxafWkFZW8BQlaD?si=21d6e4b0a76645a5\">training camp notes</a> for every NFL team on his podcast. In the NFC West portion, Schefter spoke about the hurdles Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams still have to clear — Donald is still owed $40 million from his current deal.\n\nAccording to Schefter, the 49ers still have “a lot of unresolved issues.” Here’s what he had to say:\n\n\nWe still need to see if Brandon Aiyuk is going to apply for reinstatement. George Kittle is coming back from injury. He feels like he’s going to be ready for that season opener in Australia against the Rams, but the 49ers may be very careful. And let’s see if he can make it back. I don’t think it’s a given just yet.\n\n\n\nThey have a new defensive coordinator in Raheem Morris, who will be the fifth different defensive coordinator in the last 5 years. Now, they love Raheem Morris. They’ve wanted him to do that job for a while. I think Kyle Shanahan is very happy to have him back there. But it’s another new defensive coordinator, as they try to work in some of their players coming back from knee injuries — like their former No.1 draft pick, Mykel Williams. A lot of players trying to bounce back.\n\n\n\nThey do have Mike Evans, and that’ll be a big boost for the offense.\n\n\nFor as active as Aiyuk has been on social media, he still must <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160104/brandon-aiyuk-still-hasnt-filed-paperwork-to-get-off-the-left-squad-list\">apply for reinstatement</a>. A week ago, Schefter said he believed Aiyuk had <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160415/brandon-aiyuk-schefter-scared-off-teams-2026\">scared teams off</a>. He’s not getting traded anymore after his antics. Aiyuk won’t get the opportunity to play for another team until he files the paperwork to be reinstated. He’ll remain on the left squad list until that happens.\n\nKittle should take all the time he needs. As impressive as it is to see him <a href=\"https://x.com/TheSFNiners/status/2078205487204708750?s=20\">deadlift 660 pounds</a>, those deadlift/squatting movements don’t have as much impact on the Achilles as you’d think, as there is no directional change in an explosive manner happening.\n\nKittle <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160019/49ers-george-kittle-provides-a-rehab-update-im-a-little-bit-ahead-of-schedule\">said during OTAs</a> he had a target date that would be 21 weeks out on June 23. Week 1 feels like a long shot. Speculating on Kittle’s return will drive you up a wall.\n\nAs for having stability at defensive coordinator, it’s the first time there’s a former defensive back in the fold. 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Today we’ll look at one of the units on offense that experienced success in 2025, the running backs. Dallas will carry over the ninth-best rushing attack in terms of yards into 2026, but after a career year from lead back Javonte Williams, 1,201 yards, 11 TDs […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2157:\"\n\n\n \n Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images | Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images \n\nWe continue our Dallas Cowboys training camp prediction series. Today we’ll look at one of the units on offense that experienced success in 2025, the running backs. \n\nDallas will carry over the ninth-best rushing attack in terms of yards into 2026, but after a career year from lead back Javonte Williams, 1,201 yards, 11 TDs on 252 carries, some fans are worried that Williams may not be able to keep up the pace. Somebody has to develop behind Williams, not to just to pick up the slack for any kind of drop-off, but also just to spell and complement the lead back.\n\nLast year, Cowboys running backs not named Williams rushed for 397 yards and three touchdowns on 95 carries. That means they rushed for a respectable 4.17 yards a carry, but those numbers are hardly inspiring. The candidates for the RB2 position basically come down to Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah and Malik Davis.\n\nPrediction: Phil Mafah will emerge as the best back behind Williams\n\nAt 6’0”, 234 lbs. Phil Mafah has the physical tools to be able to swipe the second RB spot, as well as the downhill style to complement Williams unlike any other back on the roster.\n\nIf Mafah can take the reins behind Williams, that not only helps open up the run game and offense but also creates an opportunity for all the other backs on the roster to have more clearly defined roles, which could help what was already an efficient unit in 2025 become even more effective.\n\nMafah only played in one game last year, getting five carries for 18 yards and a touchdown. So he may not look like the guy to jump into the RB2 spot, but we’re going bold with our prediction.\n\nDo you agree? Who do you got in the RB2 competition? 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Aaron Rodgers will certainly be the team’s starter in 2026, but the Steelers have three players behind him who will battle for roster spots. Pittsburgh drafted Drew Allar in the third round in this past […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3757:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger #7 and Mason Rudolph #2of the Pittsburgh Steelers warm up before the start of their game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs training camps around the NFL begin to open, the Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the NFL’s biggest quarterback questions. Aaron Rodgers will certainly be the team’s starter in 2026, but the Steelers have three players behind him who will battle for roster spots. \n\nPittsburgh drafted Drew Allar in the third round in this past April’s draft, so his spot is as safe as any of the three backups, leaving Will Howard and Mason Rudolph to battle it out for the potential final roster spot.\n\nFormer Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger weighed in with his opinion on the latest edition of <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1YJqSjWA74\">Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger</a>, saying the best thing Pittsburgh could do at quarterback would be to keep Howard and Allar and release Rudolph.\n\n“Personally, I think [cutting Rudolph] the smarter move,” Roethlisberger said. “You want to have two young guys because one of those could be your potential quarterback for the next five to ten years.”\n\nRoethlisberger and Rudolph notoriously have a rough history. Roethlisberger wasn’t happy to see the team use a third-round pick on a quarterback in 2018 when they had just won 13 games the year before. <a href=\"https://nypost.com/2024/01/04/sports/ben-roethlisberger-rebuts-mason-rudolphs-claim-he-didnt-offer-to-help/\">Rudolph also made claims</a> that Roethlisberger gave preferential treatment to other backups over him. Roethlisberger then said that he tried to help Rudolph, but that the Oklahoma State product indicated he didn’t want help.\n\nHoward has yet to take an NFL snap, exhibition or regular season, as he missed the 2025 preseason with a hand injury. Rudolph started one game in 2025 in a losing effort to the Chicago Bears, although he helped lead the Steelers to a win the previous week as he came in for relief of an injured Aaron Rodgers against the Cincinnati Bengals.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172566/steelers-mike-mccarthy-named-coach-on-hot-seat-in-2026\">Steelers’ Mike McCarthy named coach on hot seat in 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172538/former-steelers-safety-ryan-clark-releases-statement-following-espn-firing-cam-newton-tom-pelissero\">Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark releases statement following ESPN firing</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172520/steelers-wr-roman-wilson-listed-as-player-with-most-on-the-line-in-2026\">Steelers WR Roman Wilson listed as player with most on the line in 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172514/former-steelers-rb-leveon-bell-arrested-in-ohio-tmz\">Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell arrested in Ohio</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-history/172495/top-30-greatest-pittsburgh-steelers-of-all-time-no-20-11-antonio-brown-hines-ward-james-harrison\">Top 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time: No. 20-11</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784739969;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";i:1;s:26:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4972;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Mason Rudolph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2421;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"598819845399d3279c5d5fc8a62f7644\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Eagles News: “There’s a huge mystery right now in Philadelphia”\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177824/eagles-news-theres-a-huge-mystery-right-now-in-philadelphia\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Previewing the top storylines for 2026 NFL training camps – ESPNWhat does the Eagles’ offense look like? Two mainstays of the Eagles’ recent Super Bowl runs are noticeably absent from their 2026 offense. One is very apparent: wide receiver A.J. Brown. From 2022 to 2025, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:17314:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 10, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion looks on during minicamp at Jefferson Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49377860/2026-nfl-season-training-camp-storylines-quarterbacks-rookies-injuries\">Previewing the top storylines for 2026 NFL training camps – ESPN</a> What does the Eagles’ offense look like? Two mainstays of the Eagles’ recent Super Bowl runs are noticeably absent from their 2026 offense. One is very apparent: wide receiver A.J. Brown. From 2022 to 2025, no NFL receiver had a greater share of his team’s receiving yards than Brown (32.6%), and only two (Tyreek Hill and Puka Nacua) had more yards per route run. Brown was particularly valuable to quarterback Jalen Hurts as a safety valve against man coverage. Simply put, to remove him is to remove a keystone of the Eagles’ offense. With Brown goes Jeff Stoutland, the team’s offensive line coach since 2013. He’s a less evident absence, but perhaps a more impactful one. The Eagles’ offensive line was the best in the league during their championship runs, but last season’s group suffered mightily with injury and will have a lot asked of them in new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion’s under-center, play-action, motion-heavy system. This is the sort of modern offense that doesn’t immediately and obviously jell with Hurts’ strengths, as reporting has covered his commitment to more static offensive systems. Regardless of how highly Hurts ranks among league quarterbacks, there’s no question that Brown and the O-line were massive factors to the Eagles’ offensive success under Nick Sirianni. Enormous pressure is on the shoulders of Mannion, who doesn’t have much experience but did coach in Green Bay, where he helped Matt LaFleur wonderfully adjust the Sean McVay scheme for both Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love. Pressure is also on Hurts and Nick Sirianni to help Mannion blend that offense with a Philadelphia system that has largely worked across multiple seasons and multiple offensive coordinators. Trickle-down pressure lands on players such as wide receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley, too. There’s a huge mystery right now in Philadelphia.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177698/eagles-rookie-review-andrew-mukuba-is-a-very-important-defender-entering-year-2\">Eagles Rookie Review: Andrew Mukuba is a very important defender entering Year 2 – BGN</a> I think Andrew Mukuba is one of the most important players on the Eagles’ defense heading into 2026. Not because he’s already one of their best defenders, but because there are still so many possible outcomes and he is expected to be ‘the guy’ at safety. The Bull Case: The instincts continue to stand out, the understanding of Fangio’s defense takes another leap forward, the tackling becomes more controlled, and the physical questions gradually fade away. If that happens, the Eagles will have found themselves a long-term starting safety with outstanding football intelligence and the kind of range that every modern defense covets. I mean, come on…\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys\">61 NFL predictions ahead of the 2026 season – SB Nation</a> Eagles start season 0-2. After the back-and-forth shootout with the Commanders in which they fall short, the Eagles travel to Tennessee to face the Titans. In terms of survivor pools, many pick the Eagles with such hubris, but are stunned to see that Robert Saleh’s defense does what it did to Hurts in the divisional round this past January. Hurts struggles, throwing a pair of interceptions, including the game-sealing pick to Kevin Winston Jr which locks up a 20-17 win for Tennessee, putting the Eagles in an early 0-2 hole.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7460824/2026/07/22/nfl-2026-overrated-underrated-teams-falcons-bears-bills-patriots/\">NFL’s underrated and overrated teams in 2026: NFL South could rise; Bears, Bills, Patriots tumble – The Athletic</a> Overrated — Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have ranked among the elite teams of the NFC for the last 10 years, making the playoffs nine times and winning the Super Bowl twice. Even with last season’s regression, they won the NFC East for the third time in four seasons. But now they’re trying to re-tool on the fly, subtracting the disgruntled A.J. Brown and drafting Makai Lemon, rolling with their fourth offensive coordinator in as many years (rookie play caller Sean Mannion), and adding veterans Jonathan Greenard and Riq Woolen on defense while losing standouts Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship. The health of the offensive line is a concern, as is a tough late-season stretch. Although viewed as a bar-setter, the Eagles could hit a few snags this season. [BLG Note: The Dallas Cowboys are also in the overrated section.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/ranking-eagles-20-most-valuable-trade-assets-jalen-carter-howie-roseman-quinyon-mitchell-jalen-hurts/\">Ranking the Eagles’ 20 most valuable trade assets – PhillyVoice</a> 13) HC Nick Sirianni: Second-round pick. Man, I really struggled with where to put Sirianni on this list. And again, disclaimer, as noted in the Fangio section above, any trade of a head coach would require the coach’s consent. […] The pros: Sirianni has a 59-26 record as a head coach. He has never missed the playoffs, and he has been to two Super Bowls, winning one. That’s, uh, pretty damn good. The cons: He is coming off a really bad season in which the team appeared dysfunctional both from a culture and offensive scheme perspective, and he has a personality that won’t be for many owners. I landed on a second-round pick. [BLG Note: Would you be willing to trade Nick Sirianni for less than a second-round pick? Genuinely curious.] \n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/year-3-for-the-d/\">Year 3 for the D – Iggles Blitz</a> We know Vic Fangio is a great defensive coordinator. The big question is whether the Eagles have the right players. There is no disputing they are very talented, but you still need the right combination of skill sets and personalities. I think the real key is Jalen Carter. He can be a true difference-maker up front. If he’s healthy and locked in, I think the defense will be great. Carter wasn’t in top form or completely healthy last season and the defense was erratic at times. When he’s right, the D is on a different level. The secondary should be one of the best in the league with Riq Woolen as CB2. Quinyon Mitchell might be the best CB in the league and is critical to how Fangio plans his looks and coverages.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/jonathan-greenard-we-are-working-our-tails-off\">Jonathan Greenard: ‘We are working our tails off’ – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> The Eagles made headlines in April with the acquisition of outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard via a trade with the Minnesota Vikings. The Pro Bowl pass rusher is only one season removed from a 2024 campaign that saw him reach at least 12 sacks for a second year in a row. Greenard battled injuries last year in Minnesota but is expected to participate in team drills come Training Camp next week. “I had surgery back in December, so I’m just working back in,” Greenard said during June’s minicamp. “I feel pretty confident. (The team has) a good plan to get me back in and be ready to go for camp.” While Greenard hasn’t been able to participate in team drills, the former Florida Gator has been practicing with the team throughout the offseason in OTAs and minicamp. Already, he is impressed with the team culture. “We work as a championship team,” Greenard said. “Attention to detail is there, we are working our tails off. Even after practice, we’re doing extra drills just to make sure we’re all on the same page.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-backup-offensive-line-battle-2026-training-camp/742318/\">Taking a closer look at Eagles’ backup OL battle in 2026 training camp – NBCSP</a> Michael Jordan. Age: 28. Experience: Year 7. Size: 6-foot-6, 315 pounds. Jordan is a former fourth-round pick of the Bengals who has some significant NFL experience. He has played in 78 games with 49 starts in his NFL career and started 9 games for the Buccaneers just last season. The Eagles brought him in for a tryout this spring and then signed him to a contract. That doesn’t mean he’s going to make the team, but the Eagles did look a little light on the interior of their line in the depth department so the signing made sense. Among 79 qualified guards last season, Jordan was ranked 69th by PFF.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/news/sports/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/saquon-barkley-speaks-on-break-in-at-his-pa-home/4436476/\">Exclusive: Saquon Barkley speaks on break-in at his Pa. home – NBC10</a> Eagles star Saquon Barkley was with NBC Sports Philadelphia at the Marion Golf Club to prepare for the U.S. Amateur Championship that’s taking place from Aug. 12 through Aug. 16 and will air on NBC and Peacock. While on the golf course, Saquon spoke with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark about how he and his family are doing a few days after burglars broke into his home in Malvern, Pennsylvania.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170775/seahawks-sign-former-eagles-cornerback-brandon-johnson-waive-harrison-bryant-nfl-news\">Seahawks sign former Eagles cornerback, waive veteran tight end – Field Gulls</a> The Seattle Seahawks are nearing their first training camp practice of 2026, which means we should expect plenty of roster tinkering over the next several weeks. After bringing in four players for tryouts this week, the Seahawks have turned one tryout into a signing. Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Brandon Johnson has been added to the 90-man roster, while veteran tight end and former John Mackey Award winner Harrison Bryant has been waived. [BLG Note: Former Eagles tight end cut in favor of a former Eagles defensive back.]\n\n<a href=\"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/07/22/desean-jackson-sees-hbcu-classic-future-but-2026-philadelphia-move-faces-hurdles/\">DeSean Jackson sees HBCU Classic future, but 2026 Philadelphia move faces hurdles – HBCU Gameday</a> DeSean Jackson wants his HBCU football matchup with Michael Vick to become a lasting Philadelphia classic, and the next chapter could arrive sooner than expected. Sources at MEAC Football Media Day told HBCU Gameday that conversations are ongoing about possibly moving this season’s Delaware State-Norfolk State game to Lincoln Financial Field. However, nothing is official, and several major hurdles would have to be cleared with just over three months remaining before kickoff. Jackson did little to quiet the possibility when asked Tuesday whether his team would return to “The Linc” this season. “It may or may not be,” Jackson told HBCU Gameday. “It ain’t 100%. It’s not a no or yes. It may be yes, it may not. I just want to tell you, just stay tuned.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/210361/different-offseason-contracts-restructure-void-years\">The one thing the Cowboys are doing differently that no one is talking about – Blogging The Boys</a> Entering the offseason, the Cowboys were outside the top 20 in allocated money in void years, but in one swift offseason, they climbed to the fourth-highest in the league. The front office restructured several contracts, clearing out cap space and pushing this massive financial liability into future years. They now stand at four times the NFL median, but this is what they feel they have to do to keep up. The Philadelphia Eagles have exploited this practice to the highest degree, with over 10 times the median value, which is absolutely insane. This bookkeeping trick has allowed the Cowboys to acquire and retain more high-priced assets than in previous years. Handling the Pickens franchise tag hit? No problem. Taking on the hefty salaries of Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, and Rashan Gary? Bring it on. Tweaking contracts to hang on to solid players who would otherwise be cap casualties, like Terence Steele and Malik Hooker? They have done that as well. The Cowboys decided to hold on to as many pieces as they could to keep the roster stronger, rather than picking and choosing so they can maintain a respectable budget.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/424745/washington-commanders-hidden-gems-underrated-stars-2026-jeremy-reaves-klavon-chassion-antonio-williams\">Washington Commanders hidden gems: 3 secret superstars for the 2026 roster – Hogs Haven</a> The undrafted free agent out of South Alabama bounced around for a good long time. The Philadelphia Eagles signed him in 2018, but he didn’t make final cuts. Washington signed Jeremy Reaves off the street, but bounced him off and on their practice squad over the next few years enough to give the guy whiplash. He didn’t make the final roster out of camp until 2022, and that was the year he made the Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro as a special teamer. The Commanders signed him to a two-year, $6 million deal in 2024, and bumped that up to a new one-year, $3.5 million deal in 2025. Based on Reaves’ development and how things might go with better coaching, this may be the last time he’ll be talking about smaller contracts.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165629/training-camp-position-battles-predictions\">NY Giants training camp: Predicting 6 camp battles – Big Blue View</a> Left guard — So far, Jon Runyan Jr. has been the clear starter at left guard, with Daniel Faalele, Joshua Ezeudu, Evan Neal, and Aaron Stinnie filling out the depth chart. However, Runyan Jr. doesn’t really fit the mold for the type of blocking schemes Greg Roman uses in his run play designs. Complicating matters is the fact that Runyan carries an $11.75 million cap number, and cutting him would create $9.25 million in cap space. That would almost double the Giants’ cap space and give them the flexibility to sign players in the event of injury or perhaps even maneuver on the trade market. All of that means that a camp battle may in fact materialize once the pads go on and linemen can start run blocking for real.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/john-harbaugh-on-cam-skattebo-s-botched-backflip-dude-at-least-stick-it\">John Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo’s botched backflip: ‘Dude, at least stick it’ – NFL.com</a> “My reaction was — I haven’t talked to him yet; I’m going to talk to him, I’m sure. My reaction was this: Dude, at least stick it. 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[…]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4091:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Chicago Bears, coming off of a successful 2025 campaign, appear poised for a multi-year run of contention due to the amount of young talent on the team.\n\nIt all starts up front with QB Caleb Williams (24 years old), but he’s far from the only young building block that GM Ryan Poles has assembled. \n\nThe list of budding stars under 25 is lengthy: Colston Loveland (22), Rome Odunze (24), Luther Burden III (22), Dillon Thieneman (21), Darnell Wright (24), and Austin Booker (23), to name a few. That’s a heck of a young core that will only continue to get better. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49417396/2026-ranking-all-32-nfl-teams-25-young-players\">ESPN</a> took notice in their recent “Ranking NFL teams by under-25 talent” list. The Bears came in at number three, trailing only last year’s Super Bowl runner-up New England Patriots and the Houston Texans. \n\nHere was their methodology for the list:\n\n\nNumber of starts made by players under 25 years old\n\n\n\nNumber of snaps played by players under 25 years old\n\n\n\nQuality of play by players under 25 years old, age-adjusted to capture the fact that a 21-year-old player of X ability will likely improve more than a 23-year-old player of X ability — and with extra consideration given to Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections\n\n\n\nValue and length of player contracts\n\n\n\nRelative importance of positions, with quarterbacks being more important and running backs, off-ball linebackers and specialists being less important than other positions\n\n\n\nDraft value added in the 2026 draft, particularly in the first three rounds\n\n\n\nExpected key starters and reserves under 25 years old for teams in 2026\n\n\n\nSignificant injuries or suspensions that will affect the 2026 availability of players under 25 years old\n\n\nHere’s what they had to say about the Bears:\n\n\nOnce again, the most important young talent a team can have is at quarterback. And the Bears have a budding star in Williams, who threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2025. He will be 25 on Nov. 18. His top targets are all under 25, as well. Odunze is 24, while <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4685278/luther-burden\">Luther Burden III</a> and Loveland are still just 22. Even the backups to those guys are young; the Bears used third-round picks on tight end <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4685504/sam-roush\">Sam Roush</a> and wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4869748/zavion-thomas\">Zavion Thomas</a>, also both 22.\n\n\n\nElsewhere on the roster, you will find left tackle <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4432595/ozzy-trapilo\">Ozzy Trapilo</a>, who is 24 but was discounted a bit because of a <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47576276/chicago-bears-linebacker-tj-edwards-suffers-leg-injury\">torn patellar tendon</a> that will cost him part of this season. Defensive tackle <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4429014/gervon-dexter-sr\">Gervon Dexter Sr.</a> is 24, and last year’s second-round pick, edge rusher <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4432804/shemar-turner\">Shemar Turner</a>, is 23. This year’s draft picks add more impact youth, headlined by safety <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4954445/dillon-thieneman\">Dillon Thieneman</a> (age 22) and center <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4686907/logan-jones\">Logan Jones</a> (24).\n\n\nOne notable fact is that they didn’t consider Darnell Wright for the Bears when making the list, as he will turn 25 in just a couple of weeks. He was listed as a “graduated player.”\n\nWhat do you think? Patriots, Texans, then the Bears? 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Keep or trade?\";s:4:\"link\";s:81:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3l50p/kenneth_walker_keep_or_trade/\";s:11:\"description\";s:853:\"For context: im a diehard Seahawks Fan since 15 years and havent missed a single Game since, even tho that means a Lot of 2am Games for a German 😅 dedication (and sorry for my english). I have him in a 12 Players 1 QB 1PPR Dynasty League and i feel a bit Like He is overvalued since He signed with KC. I really Like him as a Person and Player/athlete and i really hoped he would resign, but when i saw What Money He got in KC im Glad we didnt. And with His injury History is he really a RB1? Last season was the only season He was healthy through the whole season, and thats because He Split Snaps with charb. I really wish him all the best and success in KC but... Is K9 a Player to keep or to sell high at this Point? 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Despite spending his first three years as a backup, including two behind a starter whose […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12467:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CA - JUNE 02: Rams quarterback Ty Simpson (15) during the Los Angeles Rams OTA on June 02, 2026, at the The Rams Village in Woodland Hills, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nTy Simpson is not your typical former five-star recruit, neither in how long it took him to become a starter at Alabama, nor in the fact that his time on the bench to prevent him from becoming a first-round pick. Despite spending his first three years as a backup, including two behind a starter whose accuracy was a significant hindrance to the team, Simpson has been tabbed as the heir apparent to Matthew Stafford.\n\nThe Los Angeles Rams believe in Simpson’s talent. And so do some of the people who followed his unusual journey over four years at Alabama.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.rollbamaroll.com/\">Brent Taylor is a writer at the SB Nation’s Alabama blog Roll Bama Roll </a>and he’s been through the entire Simpson experience over the last four seasons, from being one of the more unheralded five-star QB recruits of his time, to finally getting his shot to start three years later, until his body was nearly coming apart at the seams by the end.\n\nI asked Brent about what it was like, from the fan’s experience, to track Simpson from recruit, to competing for the most important job on the team, to his one season as the starter.\n\n\n“There was a large contingent of Alabama fans who really wanted to see Simpson in early 2023 when Jalen Milroe first won that job (me included). It went kind of weirdly… ”\n\n\nAs well as if he’s surprised that Simpson went 13th overall and what the quarterback’s greatest strength and greatest weakness will be going into the most important job on the Rams.\n\n\n“It’s something that you just don’t see from college QBs often these days…”\n\n\nHere’s what he had to tell me about Simpson, then and now.\n\nQ: What was the feeling among fans when Ty Simpson committed as a recruit in 2022? Where does he rank among Saban’s QB recruits all-time?\n\nBrent Taylor: Simpson was relatively under-the-radar for a 5-star QB recruit. Cade Klubnik and Drew Allar were the big two that year, and Simpson, despite a #29 overall ranking, was a guy that was coming from a small school in Tennessee, and it just didn’t really draw the hype you usually get from a 5-star passer. Still, there were a lot of high expectations for him, despite most of us knowing he was a guy that would likely take a couple of years to adjust to college speed (he made a LOT of hay in high school just running read options, scrambling around, and being a better athlete than everyone on the field). \n\nAs far as where he fit in the All-Time Saban recruit rankings, there was Blake Barnett in 2015 (major bust), Tua Tagovailoa in 2017, and #1 overall recruit Bryce Young in 2020 that all out-ranked him in terms of recruiting rankings and fan expectations. You could also throw in current Ohio State QB Julian Sayin on that list on a technicality, since he did sign with Nick Saban…. he just also transferred a month later when Saban retired. All that to say, Simpson wasn’t some chump that managed to have a solid senior season, he was always someone who we thought could/should be elite. \n\nQ: The elephant in the room for me is spending three years on the bench, including two behind Jalen Milroe, who was a solid college quarterback but not someone that most of us remember being Tim Tebow or Cam Newton in college. What was the feeling there when Simpson spent 2 years behind Milroe and why didn’t he transfer?\n\nBT: The short answer is that it was a weird situation, and it was compounded by Ty Simpson reportedly (and through his own admission later) struggling with confidence and emotions, and that led to him just not being ready. \n\nThe very long answer: \n\nThere was a large contingent of Alabama fans who really wanted to see Simpson in early 2023 when Jalen Milroe first won that job (me included). It went kind of weirdly… Nick Saban always loved to start the most veteran QB at the beginning of the season opener when there was a QB battle, then rotate through the game until he picked a starter in a week or two. Well, game 1 that year, Milroe scored on nearly every possession against some scrub school, then the Tide just played kill-the-clock when Simpson came in. The next week, the Tide played Texas and got behind early, and Saban just said later that he felt like Alabama was close and didn’t want to kill continuity. \n\nWeek 3 was the tipping point, when Alabama played South Florida in a torrential downpour. Saban decided before the game that Milroe wasn’t cutting it and that Simpson and transfer veteran QB Tyler Buchner would both get a shot. Well, Buchner was an abject disaster and the Tide was LOSING to USF when Simpson got the shot to take over and win. He did just that, completing a few downfield passes and ultimately leading a couple of scoring drives. He also got sacked like 7 times. \n\nAt the time, I personally thought that Simpson showed enough in those horrific playing conditions that I thought he should be given a second look at getting playing time over Milroe. However, Saban didn’t see things that way, and we had Milroe the rest of the way. Ultimately, I think it was more about Milroe’s X-factor as a runner (the Alabama offense was struggling to pass and to run….. But they just kept scoring because Milroe could house it from 50 yards out on any given play). \n\n2024 rolls around, and Alabama now has Kalen Deboer. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2025/09/why-didnt-kalen-deboer-play-ty-simpson-when-jalen-milroe-struggled.html\">Milroe was pretty much the key voice in the offseason supporting the new coach and giving it his all to keep the roster together and team morale up</a>. With that level of leadership in circumstances where the entire roster could have just…left… It only made sense to stick with Milroe. Still, as 2024 wore on and the Alabama offense got worse and worse, we were pretty much all calling for Ty Simpson to get a shot. Again, I think the combination of loyalty and Milroe’s ability to run when nothing else was working is what kept that change from ever happening. I also don’t think that Milroe would have kept that starting job if he had tried to come back in 2025 rather than going to the NFL. \n\nFor what it’s worth, Simpson has spoken candidly about his frustration with those years and that it would have made all the sense in the world to transfer. Ultimately, he’s just kept saying that he loved Alabama and wanted nothing more than to leave a legacy there, rather than being viewed as a guy who left when things were hard. And I think that personality is something that the Rams valued highly. \n\nQ: What’s Simpson’s super power, the trait that will make him successful in the NFL? And what’s his Achilles heel, the one thing that could stop him from ever becoming a starter?\n\nBT: His best trait is how good he is coverage processing, accuracy in the intermediate areas, and a willingness to trust those two things and just let the ball rip. It’s something that you just don’t see from college QBs often these days now that college offenses are all so focused on pre-snap decisions and one-read passes. \n\nThe trait that might doom him? Pocket awareness and subsequent injury concerns. When we first saw him on the field a few years ago, he was nearly oblivious to his offensive linemen getting beat or edge blitzes. He improved in his year as a starter, but his internal clock still runs way too long and he’s way too trusting of his OL (and don’t get it twisted, Alabama’s OL was atrocious last year). He takes way too many sacks from behind as he hangs in the pocket absolutely forever. On one hand, it was nice to have a QB who wasn’t a happy feet scrambler after 4 years of Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe. On the other, I did a lot of screaming at Ty to just DO SOMETHING. Throw in NFL defenders that he can’t just outrun like he did pretty often in college, and he could wind up spending a whole season on his back if his team doesn’t have a good OL. Fortunately, the Rams do. \n\nQ: I know that DeBoer hasn’t named a starter yet, but generally speaking do you think the Crimson Tide is getting an upgrade compared to last season with Simpson? This is something that matters to me when the QB being compared to his a mid-first round pick.\n\nBT: This one’s tough. At the end of last season, the offense has ground to a halt for Alabama. Part of it was the fact that the Tide had one of the NCAA’s worst rushing offenses. Part was that Simpson had a combination of a messed up shoulder, gastritis, and ultimately some broken ribs. It was clear he wasn’t the same player he was earlier in the year, but no one would admit just how broken he was at the end (again, back to taking WAY too many sacks getting blindsided). I think any QB Alabama puts in will be better than the broken corpse of Simpson that we saw at the end of last season. \n\nBut if we’re talking about early-to-mid season Simpson, then Alabama will most likely downgrade.\n\nVeteran Austin Mack is a solid enough guy who filled in admirably last year when Simpson broke his ribs, but I think it’ll be a steep drop off if he wins the job. The caveat is that Alabama also has 2nd-year man Keelon Russell waiting in the wings, and Russell is the Tide’s highest-ever recruit – edging out Bryce Young, Andre Smith, and Julio Jones. So Russell is the kind of guy who we’ll be even more excited about than Simpson. But he’s also got potential to be in the Young/Tagovailoa stratosphere, or maybe even beyond it, so I wouldn’t put that as a knock on Simpson, and even with that crazy potential, Russell still won’t be able to match the NFL-level offensive playbook command that we got from Simpson. \n\nQ: Okay, let’s get down to brass tacks. Were you surprised that the Rams drafted Simpson as early as they did and will it prove to be a good pick?\n\nBT: I wasn’t particularly shocked. There had been enough leaks that I had already been thinking that the Rams would be the team. The fit just made sense – he’s got a lot of Jared Goff tendencies, for better or worse, and getting to be a succession plan on a team that runs a lot of middle-of-field passing concepts just felt right. I think in a more normal draft that wasn’t devoid of QBs he was the kind of guy that would have gone at the end of the 1st or early second with someone trading up, but I think he was always in the bucket of a guy that only good teams were going to draft (and the Rams just happened to be a good team picking high). He’s not a creative playmaker under pressure that bad teams will look at to be a franchise-saver. Instead, he’s a more methodical passer who has really high production upside IF he’s on a team with solid blocking. \n\nI think he’s a bit of a risky pick for the Rams and I won’t be shocked if he fails out of the league…. BUT I also understand the thinking, think it’s a good fit, and I think that Simpson’s upside in the right system is much higher than the general populace gives him credit for. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784736394;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Rams Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13275;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Simpson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2430;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6bc8c180ce1f15c4a89ea28bb3c42004\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"My Definitive Dobbins vs Coleman vs Harvey Post (Airhorn noises?)\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3jxd0/my_definitive_dobbins_vs_coleman_vs_harvey_post/\";s:11:\"description\";s:8749:\"Disclosure: I own Harvey, I am targeting Coleman in the 2nd round of a dynasty rookie draft, around pick 20 overall. Probably will not get him. I wanted to share a comprehensive outlook based on my research on the Bronco\'s backfield so everyone is better informed about the competition for touches this year. For the TL\'DR crowd, people are over-drafting Coleman. 1. Broncos System: Sean Payton runs a committee. Not sometimes, all the time. He likes to split up touches, frequently using a player with versatility in a “Joker’ role to keep defenses guessing. Case in point, before Dobbins got injured last year he was averaging 15.3 carries per game which over a full season turns into a total of 260 carries. Fun fact, that is 16 more carries than any Sean Payton running back has ever received in a season. From Deuce McAllister to Reggie Bush to Mark Ingram to Alvin Kamara…none of them ever got close to 300 carries. The proven value in the Sean Payton system is taking the pass catching running back that was drafted in the first two days (Bush, Ingram, Kamara…now Harvey) in PPR related leagues. 2. Historical Draft Results: Day 1 picks for Payton were Reggie Bush and Mark Ingram. Day 2 picks were Alvin Kamara and RJ Harvey. Day 3 picks were Antonio Pittman, Marcus Murphy, Daniel Lasco, Boston Scott, Audric Estimé, and now Jonah Coleman. This does not prove that Jonah Coleman is the next Audric Estimé, but its not a good trend. Additionally, the context of his selection is worrying. The 2026 draft class featured the fewest running backs selected in the first two days in modern NFL history. Unlike 2025, where players like Tuten and Skattebo could be forgiven for sliding into day 3 because so many more talented runners got drafted ahead of them in a strong class, Coleman was the 4th running back off the board overall in what is looking like a mostly forgettable running back group outside of Jeremiah Love. For a position that has actually seen it’s pay decrease more than 10% on average over the last decade, as the salary cap has increased 120% and other positions have increased more than 100%, running backs are increasingly seen as highly replaceable, especially those who do not being a pass catching element to the game. This makes the league’s relaxed attitude on acquiring him concerning, especially the Bears and Vikings who passed on him in the late 3rd for other players. 3. Talent Comparison: Among the three players, I would argue Dobbins is the most talented, but his injury history is what creates the biggest problem for him. The persistent lower body injuries have taken their toll and at this point he is increasingly less likely to play a full slate of games (in his career, he never has managed to). His new contract looks legit, but in reality, it is a 1-year, $8m contract that keeps him in the fold but there is no obligation beyond that. The other two players are on cheap rookie deals, and I would say they are very different players but comparably talented. Harvey has the edge on athleticism; Coleman brings more of a power element in the run game. If Dobbins were out of the picture, I could see them forming a nice tandem. Sean Payton specifically mentioned that Coleman reminds him of Dobbins. 4. Statistical Analysis: I have nothing for Coleman. He is a rookie and will need to learn a system from a coach that is known for limiting his rookie rushing touches. Reggie Bush drafted 2nd overall and got a lot of work but only 155 carries is about 10 a game average. Ingram was a first rounder and he got 122. Kamara was buried behind Ingram and Peterson to start the year; he finished with 120. Harvey finished with 146, despite being largely used in a complimentary role early in the season. So, if Coleman starts the year inactive or barely used, this is the buying opportunity to take advantage of someone who bought in on the hype. Last year on the ground Dobbins was wildly efficient on the ground with a whopping 5ypc. Harvey meanwhile was a miserable 3.7 ypc. If you investigate the analysis on how well each played, you will hear persistently that Dobbins was properly rewarded for being a good player and Harvey was a disappointment on the ground. This is technically true, but context is important. Per this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1ulq57t/comment/ov6lwvx/?context=3 I want to give full credit to OP without mentioning their name and triggering reddit moderation, he explains: “I know people don\'t pay attention to strength of schedule much when evaluating a player, but in my opinion, when it is extreme, it\'s possible you should: Last year, JK Dobbins had 7/10 games against bottom 10 run defenses. And he was miserable against the 3 good defenses. (1.6, 1, and 2.5 yards per carry). Last year, after Dobbins went down, RJ Harvey had 5/7 of his games against top-10 run defenses (KC, KC, GB, JAX, Chargers).” The things I know for sure is that RJ is a proven pass catcher and a candidate for the valuable “Joker’ role. It is also worth mentioning that he was a dual threat QB in college before converting, so even though they did not ask him to throw the football as a rookie if they decided to do gadget shit with him like they used to with Taysom Hill, do not be surprised. Perhaps the most important statistic for me is that RJ managed 12 touchdowns last year, which leads his entire talented rookie class. Not only is that surprising, but that fact he also outscored Dobbins while both were healthy indicates how much he has proven himself to be a playmaker for the Broncos even if it has been tough sledding for him as a traditional runner between the tackles. 5. Final Thoughts: The vibe is that Dobbins could be valuable this year but no one trusts him to stay healthy. The contract for him is nice after he spent the last couple years playing on what was essentially a veteran minimum contract. It is a real concern that he may not even make out of camp healthy given his history of major knee injuries which have limited him to an average of only 97 carries per year in his career. The vibe on Harvey is terrible. People are out on him because he entered the league old for a rookie (24), he is undersized and showcased poor ypc as a runner. While he would be the first day 1 or day 2 draft pick from Sean Payton to bust, people believe he just isn’t “the guy”. It should go without saying that a 2nd year running back can improve their game just like a rookie can improve over time...but here I am saying it anyway. There is legit hype surrounding Coleman because he is a fun watch. He seems like a jack of all trades, master of none type talent who runs with power, has soft hands and is a willing blocker. His height weight combo kind of gives me a Maurice Jones Drew vibe, and people are naturally excited for the Broncos offense which has a lot of upside with Sean Payton at the controls. Unfortunately, he didn’t run a 40 at the combine to prove he has NFL speed to be more than a short yardage grinder. I think ultimately Dobbins will stay pretty flat in value. Harvey’s sinking value is a buying opportunity. And I think Coleman is set to be over drafted ahead of other more talented players at other positions because people think that Coleman is legitimately better than Harvey and once Dobbins gets hurt he can become a workhorse for a very good offense. While camp may bring new developments, there isn’t much more that I am expecting for this group. It would be very shocking and against history for Coleman to reach the levels of productivity that some bullish drafters are projecting on him. I am still interested in him as a potential handcuff to Harvey in the mid-2nd round (14 man league) and perhaps Dobbins heir apparent, but there is no question that he is being over drafted. Example, right now on fantasypro.com their rookie rankings has him one spot ahead of Geremi Bernard. This is pretty silly. Here is the recent history of Steeler’s wide receivers taken in the first two days over the last decade: Roman Wilson, George Pickens, Chase Claypool, Diontae Johnson, James Washington, and JuJu Smith-Schuster. When they take a player, not only do they typically hit but they can hit bigly. For the record, he was the backup plan after the Eagle’s snaked Makai Lemon out from under them in the first, so they are looking to add a real piece to the offense not just add depth for the sake of doing so. There is no reason why a day 3 running back with no clear path to touches is going above 2nd round wide receivers other than there is a imbalance in supply of runners and pass catchers and an imbalance in the internet hype. submitted by /u/MikeDFootball [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9302:\"Disclosure: I own Harvey, I am targeting Coleman in the 2nd round of a dynasty rookie draft, around pick 20 overall. Probably will not get him. I wanted to share a comprehensive outlook based on my research on the Bronco\'s backfield so everyone is better informed about the competition for touches this year. For the TL\'DR crowd, people are over-drafting Coleman. 1. Broncos System: Sean Payton runs a committee. Not sometimes, all the time. He likes to split up touches, frequently using a player with versatility in a “Joker’ role to keep defenses guessing. Case in point, before Dobbins got injured last year he was averaging 15.3 carries per game which over a full season turns into a total of 260 carries. Fun fact, that is 16 more carries than any Sean Payton running back has ever received in a season. From Deuce McAllister to Reggie Bush to Mark Ingram to Alvin Kamara…none of them ever got close to 300 carries. The proven value in the Sean Payton system is taking the pass catching running back that was drafted in the first two days (Bush, Ingram, Kamara…now Harvey) in PPR related leagues. 2. Historical Draft Results: Day 1 picks for Payton were Reggie Bush and Mark Ingram. Day 2 picks were Alvin Kamara and RJ Harvey. Day 3 picks were Antonio Pittman, Marcus Murphy, Daniel Lasco, Boston Scott, Audric Estimé, and now Jonah Coleman. This does not prove that Jonah Coleman is the next Audric Estimé, but its not a good trend. Additionally, the context of his selection is worrying. The 2026 draft class featured the fewest running backs selected in the first two days in modern NFL history. Unlike 2025, where players like Tuten and Skattebo could be forgiven for sliding into day 3 because so many more talented runners got drafted ahead of them in a strong class, Coleman was the 4th running back off the board overall in what is looking like a mostly forgettable running back group outside of Jeremiah Love. For a position that has actually seen it’s pay decrease more than 10% on average over the last decade, as the salary cap has increased 120% and other positions have increased more than 100%, running backs are increasingly seen as highly replaceable, especially those who do not being a pass catching element to the game. This makes the league’s relaxed attitude on acquiring him concerning, especially the Bears and Vikings who passed on him in the late 3rd for other players. 3. Talent Comparison: Among the three players, I would argue Dobbins is the most talented, but his injury history is what creates the biggest problem for him. The persistent lower body injuries have taken their toll and at this point he is increasingly less likely to play a full slate of games (in his career, he never has managed to). His new contract looks legit, but in reality, it is a 1-year, $8m contract that keeps him in the fold but there is no obligation beyond that. The other two players are on cheap rookie deals, and I would say they are very different players but comparably talented. Harvey has the edge on athleticism; Coleman brings more of a power element in the run game. If Dobbins were out of the picture, I could see them forming a nice tandem. Sean Payton specifically mentioned that Coleman reminds him of Dobbins. 4. Statistical Analysis: I have nothing for Coleman. He is a rookie and will need to learn a system from a coach that is known for limiting his rookie rushing touches. Reggie Bush drafted 2nd overall and got a lot of work but only 155 carries is about 10 a game average. Ingram was a first rounder and he got 122. Kamara was buried behind Ingram and Peterson to start the year; he finished with 120. Harvey finished with 146, despite being largely used in a complimentary role early in the season. So, if Coleman starts the year inactive or barely used, this is the buying opportunity to take advantage of someone who bought in on the hype. Last year on the ground Dobbins was wildly efficient on the ground with a whopping 5ypc. Harvey meanwhile was a miserable 3.7 ypc. If you investigate the analysis on how well each played, you will hear persistently that Dobbins was properly rewarded for being a good player and Harvey was a disappointment on the ground. This is technically true, but context is important. Per this post: <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1ulq57t/comment/ov6lwvx/?context=3\">https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1ulq57t/comment/ov6lwvx/?context=3</a> I want to give full credit to OP without mentioning their name and triggering reddit moderation, he explains: “I know people don\'t pay attention to strength of schedule much when evaluating a player, but in my opinion, when it is extreme, it\'s possible you should: Last year, JK Dobbins had 7/10 games against bottom 10 run defenses. And he was miserable against the 3 good defenses. (1.6, 1, and 2.5 yards per carry). Last year, after Dobbins went down, RJ Harvey had 5/7 of his games against top-10 run defenses (KC, KC, GB, JAX, Chargers).” The things I know for sure is that RJ is a proven pass catcher and a candidate for the valuable “Joker’ role. It is also worth mentioning that he was a dual threat QB in college before converting, so even though they did not ask him to throw the football as a rookie if they decided to do gadget shit with him like they used to with Taysom Hill, do not be surprised. Perhaps the most important statistic for me is that RJ managed 12 touchdowns last year, which leads his entire talented rookie class. Not only is that surprising, but that fact he also outscored Dobbins while both were healthy indicates how much he has proven himself to be a playmaker for the Broncos even if it has been tough sledding for him as a traditional runner between the tackles. 5. Final Thoughts: The vibe is that Dobbins could be valuable this year but no one trusts him to stay healthy. The contract for him is nice after he spent the last couple years playing on what was essentially a veteran minimum contract. It is a real concern that he may not even make out of camp healthy given his history of major knee injuries which have limited him to an average of only 97 carries per year in his career. The vibe on Harvey is terrible. People are out on him because he entered the league old for a rookie (24), he is undersized and showcased poor ypc as a runner. While he would be the first day 1 or day 2 draft pick from Sean Payton to bust, people believe he just isn’t “the guy”. It should go without saying that a 2nd year running back can improve their game just like a rookie can improve over time...but here I am saying it anyway. There is legit hype surrounding Coleman because he is a fun watch. He seems like a jack of all trades, master of none type talent who runs with power, has soft hands and is a willing blocker. His height weight combo kind of gives me a Maurice Jones Drew vibe, and people are naturally excited for the Broncos offense which has a lot of upside with Sean Payton at the controls. Unfortunately, he didn’t run a 40 at the combine to prove he has NFL speed to be more than a short yardage grinder. I think ultimately Dobbins will stay pretty flat in value. Harvey’s sinking value is a buying opportunity. And I think Coleman is set to be over drafted ahead of other more talented players at other positions because people think that Coleman is legitimately better than Harvey and once Dobbins gets hurt he can become a workhorse for a very good offense. While camp may bring new developments, there isn’t much more that I am expecting for this group. It would be very shocking and against history for Coleman to reach the levels of productivity that some bullish drafters are projecting on him. I am still interested in him as a potential handcuff to Harvey in the mid-2nd round (14 man league) and perhaps Dobbins heir apparent, but there is no question that he is being over drafted. Example, right now on <a href=\"http://fantasypro.com\">fantasypro.com</a> their rookie rankings has him one spot ahead of Geremi Bernard. This is pretty silly. Here is the recent history of Steeler’s wide receivers taken in the first two days over the last decade: Roman Wilson, George Pickens, Chase Claypool, Diontae Johnson, James Washington, and JuJu Smith-Schuster. When they take a player, not only do they typically hit but they can hit bigly. For the record, he was the backup plan after the Eagle’s snaked Makai Lemon out from under them in the first, so they are looking to add a real piece to the offense not just add depth for the sake of doing so. 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This is no longer baby’s first NFL season for most of the youngsters, who have grown into significant roles, by and large.\n\nBut where does that leave the developmental group, the true young up-and-comers who are mostly potential at this point? If you ask ESPN, at least, it leaves the Packers pretty close to the bottom of the league.\n\nOur first link today has ESPN ranking the entire NFL by how strong their under-25 cohort of players are, and the Packers (spoiler alert) rank third from the bottom. The reasoning makes sense in the context of the piece: a lot of the true young talent has aged out of that bracket (Lukas Van Ness and Tucker Kraft, for instance), but it also dings the Packers for having young players that haven’t proven themselves yet…which is kind of the point of young players at the developmental stage of their career.\n\nAfter all, how do you get young stars? They have to be young non-stars first.\n\nThat said, the Packers’ youngest players are pretty unproven. 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There have been enough threads asking whether he will be signed, whether he will be productive, etc. My question is, for Aiyuk owners in particular: when did you drop him? If you still have him on your team, are you planning on holding him going into training camp and the preseason? Depending on roster caps and league size, there could be several decent FAs in the waiver market that are actually signed to a team. I’m curious whether it’s worth letting him go for one of those guys at this point and gauging how other leagues have valued him with his actions this summer. submitted by /u/Previous_Ad648 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1049:\"In Sleeper, Aiyuk is currently rostered in 93% of leagues. However, he has also exhibited many symptoms of CTE over the past few months. There have been enough threads asking whether he will be signed, whether he will be productive, etc. My question is, for Aiyuk owners in particular: when did you drop him? If you still have him on your team, are you planning on holding him going into training camp and the preseason? Depending on roster caps and league size, there could be several decent FAs in the waiver market that are actually signed to a team. I’m curious whether it’s worth letting him go for one of those guys at this point and gauging how other leagues have valued him with his actions this summer. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Previous_Ad648\"> /u/Previous_Ad648 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3jel5/brandon_aiyuk_when_to_drop/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3jel5/brandon_aiyuk_when_to_drop/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784734053;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6803;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2436;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"36a32337633ce4339f9175170de63d82\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"SBN Prediction: J.J. McCarthy….traded?\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-rumors/97675/sbn-prediction-j-j-mccarthy-traded\";s:11:\"description\";s:348:\"We’re truly in a brutal time in the NFL news cycle. Training camps haven’t opened up yet and free agency lists are more or less barren — unless you’re looking at the media landscape and/or previously worked for ESPN. This time of year lends itself to preseason predictions. Sometimes they’re bold, sometimes they’re beautiful, but […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5433:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 4: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings speaks with teammates on the bench against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe’re truly in a brutal time in the NFL news cycle. \n\nTraining camps haven’t opened up yet and free agency lists are more or less barren — unless you’re looking at the media landscape and/or previously worked for ESPN.\n\nThis time of year lends itself to preseason predictions. Sometimes they’re bold, sometimes they’re beautiful, but in the case of Jarrett Bailey’s <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122420/61-predictions-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season-joe-burrow-josh-allen-dak-prescott-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-dallas-cowboys#comments\">piece that just dropped on main</a>, they’re a bit of both.\n\nThere’s no shortage of Vikings-adjacent angles therein. Bailey has Stefon Diggs signing with the Dallas Cowboys as his first prediction, for one. \n\nOne particularly bothersome prediction — at least from this purview — is his No. 20 point: Justin Jefferson trade rumors begin. \n\nBailey also predicts former Vikings edge defender Danielle Hunter will finish in the top five in the NFL in sacks, while Nahshon Wright appears in his top five in interceptions, as well. \n\nAnd while the Jefferson bit may be the thorn that sticks in the sides of Vikings fans most painfully, it’s Bailey’s No. 3 prediction overall that might prick up ears in a different manner.\n\nVikings trade J.J. McCarthy to Ravens\n\nIt’s not altogether surprising that outside observers are looking into McCarthy exit strategies. Heck, it’s not hard to find fans and media types locally who are doing the same. \n\nBut does it make sense to trade McCarthy now with the season nigh and his trade value ostensibly at an all-time low?\n\nFirst, let’s consider what Bailey has to say:\n\n\nThe writing is on the wall for J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings won 14 games with Sam Darnold, didn’t bring him back, and then watched him win a Super Bowl while they limped to a 9-8 record. McCarthy completed less than 60 percent of his passes with 11 touchdowns to 12 interceptions. He gets dealt to Baltimore and Jesse Minter, who won a National Championship with McCarthy at Michigan as the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator.\n\n\nMy immediate reaction is that I’m not sure there’s enough smoke between McCarthy and his former defensive coordinator, but let’s table that for the time being. \n\nBailey’s No. 58 prediction is “Murmurs of Lamar Jackson leaving Baltimore get loud” and in that case, I think, dovetails quite nicely with the Ravens acquiring a quarterback. \n\nMuch more so than the Minter angle, anyway.\n\nIf the Ravens have even the slightest idea that Jackson could become a squeaky wheel, having a backup plan in place is a reasonable idea. \n\nBaltimore’s depth chart at quarterback behind Jackson includes Tyler Huntley, Joe Fagnano and Diego Pavia. \n\nThat’s not entirely different than the Vikings behind Kyler Murray, with McCarthy and Carson Wentz potentially interchangeable and Max Brosmer in the No. 4 spot.\n\nThe Vikings are reportedly still “<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/vikings-still-bullish-on-qb-max-brosmer\">bullish</a>” on Brosmer, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, and Wentz certainly has the acumen, personality and requisite toughness to be the team’s No. 2 quarterback for a full season. \n\nAssuming Wentz is fully ready to be active from the jump, is it that unreasonable to suggest McCarthy has one foot out the door?\n\nIn my personal opinion, I do not think it makes sense to deal McCarthy. His value, again, is at an all-time low. Murray played five games last season and has played more than 16 just three times (and just once in the last five seasons). \n\nThe diminutive but talented signal-caller is enough of an injury risk that pairing him with McCarthy and having Wentz as the third wheel is actually quite a nice, complementary trio. \n\nKeeping Brosmer around until the final cuts makes a ton of sense. Not only does he protect in case of injury — and considering Wentz had a terrible shoulder injury last year, besides — of any of the three passers ahead of him, but he would seem to have a reasonable chance of passing through waivers and joining the team’s practice squad.\n\nI’m willing to be wrong.\n\nI’m willing to hear people’s disagreements.\n\nTell me where you stand in the comments below. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784733876;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"Daily Norseman\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Minnesota Vikings Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11565;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"J.J. McCarthy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2437;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a4493da131257c3d2b632684e0dcb32f\";s:5:\"title\";s:31:\"Eagles schedule preview: Giants\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/177543/eagles-schedule-preview-giants\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"When and where: Week 9 at home, Week 18 in New Jersey Key additions: HC John Harbaugh, LB Tremaine Edmunds, WR Darnell Mooney, half of the Ravens roster Key subtractions: DT Dexter Lawrence, WR Wan’Dale Robinson, LB Bobby Okereke Last season: Brian Daboll, who was not fired a year ago for appearances, was fired The […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3829:\"\n\n\n \n May 21, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh speaks at a press conference during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images \n\nWhen and where: Week 9 at home, Week 18 in New Jersey\n\nKey additions: HC John Harbaugh, LB Tremaine Edmunds, WR Darnell Mooney, half of the Ravens roster\n\nKey subtractions: DT Dexter Lawrence, WR Wan’Dale Robinson, LB Bobby Okereke\n\nLast season: Brian Daboll, who was not fired a year ago for appearances, was fired\n\nThe question for this team: Is John Harbaugh a magician?\n\nJohn Harbaugh is here and he is going to fix everything. Never mind that he’s coming off his worst season in a decade, and possibly his career. Never mind that he only won 4 playoff games in his last 13 years. Never mind that he thought he was taking Todd Monken with him only for Monken to take the Browns job, leaving him to turn to Matt Nagy. Never mind that he is leaving one of the better run teams from top to bottom to one of the worst. \n\nBecause John Harbaugh is here and he is going to fix everything! There’s a lot that needs to be fixed.\n\nIn 9 of Harbaugh’s 18 years in Baltimore, the Ravens had a top 3 scoring defense. The Giants were 26th in 2025 and haven’t had a top 3 finish in a decade. Harbaugh traded not just his best defensive player but one of the better interior defensive linemen for 1 (one) draft pick. \n\nThe Giants signed 22 players in free agency, almost all to one year contracts, and most of those to minimum deals. And in addition to signing five former Ravens, the Giants also signed 11 players who Harbaugh coached against last year.\n\nIn June the Giants brought in JuJu Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios, and Odell Beckham for workouts, which seemed like a joke. They signed all three. The Giants have speed run to the “sign guys the coach has heard of” phase of poor roster construction. \n\nThe Giants also did the classic “it’s a new era” move and replaced their long snapper.\n\nHarbaugh does bring competence to the Giants, something they haven’t had in a decade. But you don’t give a coach top of the line salary to achieve competence. You don’t drag out contract negotiations, with details leaking out daily, just to get competence. \n\nFor 2026, competence will be progress. A four or five win improvement would be significant, and give Harbaugh even more reason to sign some more former Ravens or guys he coached against in 2027. But for all their moves it’s not clear that the Giants even improved their roster. 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He can fly… we’re definitely expecting Tuten to have a big year for us.” via The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex)\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3iyj8/hc_liam_coen_on_bhayshul_tuten_his_yards_after/\";s:11:\"description\";s:56:\" submitted by /u/christoscards [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:333:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/christoscards\"> /u/christoscards </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/coachspeakindex/status/2079796991291437239?s=46&t=WsUiDFGK3FDceNqN77FBKw\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v3iyj8/hc_liam_coen_on_bhayshul_tuten_his_yards_after/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784733100;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12490;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bhayshul Tuten\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2439;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dcfa570e97050d2e0fd6b63d332af48d\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Are you in favor of Raiders signing Von Miller?\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-rumors/134896/raiders-von-miller-sing-rumors\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"Recently, future Pro Football Hall of Fame pass-rusher Von Miller mentioned signing with the Las Vegas Raiders as a potential reality while discussing potential fits for him on a podcast that included his friend, Raiders’ pass-rush star Maxx Crosby. Miller mentioned multiple teams and the sense of his tone was that he is open to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2304:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 7: Von Miller #24 of the Washington Commanders looks on during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/?page_id=134897\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"134897\">Recently, future Pro Football Hall of Fame pass-rusher Von Miller mentioned signing with the Las Vegas Raiders as a potential reality while discussing potential fits for him on a podcast that included his friend, Raiders’ pass-rush star Maxx Crosby.</a>\n\nMiller mentioned multiple teams and the sense of his tone was that he is open to playing for several franchises. Yet, he made it clear he would be interested in signing with las Vegas and Crosby was on board.\n\nWould you be interested in Miller signing with the Raiders?\n\nMiller is 37 and likely doesn’t have much time remaining in his career. Miller, entering his 16th NFL season, did have nine sacks last season for the Washington Commanders, his highest sack total since 2021.\n\nThe Raiders don’t have a pressing need at pass-rusher and Miller would be a rotational player. 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For this week, I’ll be discussing four tight ends at different points of their careers.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992366/Dallas_Goedert\">Dallas Goedert</a>, PHI - Buy for Competing Teams\nIn his eighth season, Goedert had a career year. Before 2025, his career high for touchdowns in a season was five. In 2025, he more than doubled his previous high by scoring 11 touchdowns on his way to 12.3 PPR points per game. After the season, it seemed like the Eagles were ready to move on from Goedert, as he was a free agent and went a couple of days without signing. But ultimately the Eagles brought him back on a one-year contract for seven million. 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In 8 games, Odeyingbo had just 21 tackles and 1 sack with just 6 total pressures.\n\nBooker’s play in 2025 clearly was better than Odeyingbo’s. But sometimes in the NFL, money talks. Why is Deshaun Watson in the driver’s seat to start at quarterback in Cleveland? It’s certainly not his play on the field. It’s money.\n\nThe Bears guaranteed Odeyingbo $31 million when they signed him to a 3-year, $48 million contract. Yes, they can and almost certainly will get out of his contract after this season, but Odeyingbo has the 4th highest cap hit on the team this year. They are going to allow him to earn his money. You may not like it, but it’s going to happen.\n\nBut Odeyingbo’s situation is complicated. He wasn’t productive last year, and this year he is coming in rehabbing his Achilles tendon. Most players aren’t the same players they were before the injury, at least for a year, and if Odeyingbo is less of what he was last year, that’s an unplayable player.\n\nOn top of that, this is Odeyingbo’s second career Achilles tendon tear. Was it the same leg or one in each leg? Nobody in the media can seem to get a straight answer, but regardless, that can’t be a good thing for any player, regardless of which one is true.\n\nBooker is young, he’s hungry, and he’s definitely on the upswing. If all things were equal, it feels like a virtual certainty that Booker is the starter and perhaps he will be, but Odeyingbo will get the opportunities in training camp to show that he is far more the player that they thought would be worthy of $17 million per year and not the player that looked like a vet-minimum type player (and hoenstly, that might be an insult to vet-minimum guys).\n\nOdeyingbo is looking to rebound, Booker is looking to take a big step forward in year three and cement himself as one of the Bears’ starting Edges and earn himself a second contract in Chicago.\n\nThe Bears need to squeeze every drop of talent out of their defensive line this year if they want to contend, and it’s going to be critical that the Edge position opposite Sweat gives Chicago some type of production.\n\nI think that Booker does earn this job and that Odeyingbo ends up competing with Shemar Turner for the team’s third edge. 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Jordyn Brooks signed a 3-year, $26.25M deal with the Miami Dolphins that included about $16M guaranteed. Without Brooks, John Schneider and Macdonald pivoted to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5028:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Jordyn Brooks #20 of the Miami Dolphins walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWay back in March of 2024 as the Seattle Seahawks were barely over a month into the Mike Macdonald era, they lost one of their promising young defenders to free agency. Jordyn Brooks <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/2024/3/14/24100907/jordyn-brooks-contract-details-miami-dolphins-seattle-seahawks-nfl-free-agency-2024\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6627\">signed a 3-year, $26.25M deal with the Miami Dolphins</a> that included about $16M guaranteed. Without Brooks, John Schneider and Macdonald pivoted to Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson. Shortly into the season, Macdonald/Schneider had enough of that noise and acquired <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/2024/10/23/24277755/nfl-trade-news-seahawks-jerome-baker-tennessee-titans-ernest-jones-iv\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3498\">former NFC West rival Ernest Jones IV from the Tennessee Titans</a> for a relative pittance. \n\nAt the time, there were some cockamamy statements floating around that dared to compare the trade to when Macdonald got Roquan Smith while with the Baltimore Ravens, helping that defense to blossom. \n\n\nBAL traded for Roquan and the defense took off. SEA trades for Ernest and…— Weapon Next/Logan Lynch/Ted Zahn (@WeaponNext) <a href=\"https://x.com/WeaponNext/status/1849131306346590711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, 2024</a>\n\n\nWhat an idiot, right??\n\nWhile it took a little time, Jones did in fact help the Seahawks defense turn the corner. Everyone wanted the impending free agent back in the 2025 offseason, but a deal wasn’t reached before free agency. Miraculously Thankfully, Jones returned to the Seahawks after testing the market on a 3-year, $28.5M contract with $15M guaranteed. So, the Seahawks essentially got Jones for the Brooks deal one year later. It seemed like a great contract for Seattle at the time, but it looks even better considering the extension Jordyn Brooks signed with Miami.\n\n(<a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/post/8K4n0I2e1Uk8\">H/T EasleyDoesIt for putting this on The Feed</a>)\n\n\nSources: The <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Dolphins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Dolphins</a> and All-Pro LB Jordyn Brooks have agreed to a 3-year, $51.3M extension with $35M guaranteed in a deal done by <a href=\"https://x.com/ErikBurkhardt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ErikBurkhardt</a> of <a href=\"https://x.com/RocNationSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RocNationSports</a>. Brooks led the NFL in tackles last season with 183, earning First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. He’s been… <a href=\"https://t.co/5Z6PFWyjVh\">pic.twitter.com/5Z6PFWyjVh</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2079590174564978733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nErnest, with your five interceptions, Second Team All-Pro nod, and <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/162914/ernest-jones-f-you-saved-seattle-seahawks-season\">season saving F-Bomb</a>, please avert your eyes. I get it that Brooks made First-Team All-Pro and led the NFL in tackles in 2025, but 3 years, $51.3M with $35M guaranteed? \n\nTiming is everything, and the Seahawks benefited from getting Jones locked up last offseason. It’s true that Brooks has Jones beaten in the stats column for pretty much everything except INTs, but is he roughly twice as valuable as Jones? 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He is a member of the 2000 Super Bowl championship team and an 11-year NFL veteran. He also holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins, with executive credentials from Harvard and Wharton, and has worked in sports […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8987:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Lamar Jackson of Louisville poses after being picked #32 overall by the Baltimore Ravens during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nBaltimore Beatdown is proud to introduce this four-part series on Lamar Jackson from former Ravens running back Femi Ayanbadejo! He is a member of the 2000 Super Bowl championship team and an 11-year NFL veteran. He also holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins, with executive credentials from Harvard and Wharton, and has worked in sports media as an NFL analyst since 2013. Ayanbadejo is currently part of the radio team at 105.7 The Fan Baltimore. \n\nLamar Jackson trades like a meme stock in the marketplace of media and executive opinion. His perceived value surges after an MVP season, crashes after a playoff loss, and resets with almost no institutional memory of the underlying fundamentals. The film, the production, and the total body of work change gradually. The narrative price moves overnight. \n\nJackson is judged differently than any quarterback in recent memory. His accolades take the stairs up while his critics put him on the elevator down. Every achievement is earned slowly, scrutinized at every floor, and met at the top with a new reason it was not enough. Every criticism arrives instantly and is amplified before anyone checks whether it is true. Old narratives are zombie-like in their refusal to die. Evidence of underperformance is weighted against his entire body of work, while evidence of growth is often treated as temporary. When the facts change, the framing simply finds a new form. \n\nThat narrative volatility is visible right now. In the player-voted NFL Top 100, Jackson fell 67 places—from No. 2 to No. 69—after an injury-disrupted season in which he still finished fourth in passer rating at 103.8. Trevor Lawrence ranked 62nd and Bo Nix 59th, while ESPN’s survey of more than 70 executives, coaches, and scouts placed Jackson fifth among quarterbacks. Colin Cowherd’s movement was even more revealing: he ranked Jackson seventh in May, then 11th in July, choosing the “ascending” Drake Maye over an “expensive, declining” Jackson and announcing that he was “selling his stock.” Skepticism about Jackson in major postseason moments is fair; declaring him a depreciating asset after one injury-marred season is not. He is 29. Matthew Stafford just won MVP at 37, Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning won at 37 or older, and Tom Brady won at 40. Meanwhile, Baltimore’s supporting cast was ranked 22nd. When Jackson produces an MVP-caliber season, critics say he is loaded with talent. When preseason rankings arrive, that same supporting cast is considered below average while Jackson’s individual value collapses. This is not consistent evaluation. It is narrative volatility. If every NFL player were available in a franchise draft today and the objective were to win now, I do not believe five players would be selected before Lamar Jackson. \n\nPeople underestimating Jackson is not an occasional occurrence. It is his norm. The hyperbole surrounding him since before the draft has helped create a man largely impervious to nonsensical commentary. He rarely responds to it. I will. \n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYP7LmAJ1bk/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nI write from the intersection of athlete, analyst, admiration, and accountability. Not all criticism of Jackson is invalid. His decision-making in several playoff losses, his postseason ball security, and a 3-5 playoff record are fair subjects for scrutiny. This series addresses them directly. What is not fair is the pattern of unverified character attacks, manufactured destination narratives, and lazy analysis that presents subjective opinion with the authority of sourced fact. \n\nOver the past year, the pile-on has been particularly pointed. Emmanuel Acho called Jackson the “common denominator” in Baltimore’s postseason failures and expressed no confidence that he would ever win a Super Bowl. Eric Mangini questioned his maturity and loyalty. Greg Cote invoked Dan Marino as a cautionary comparison. Mike Preston published a commentary containing character allegations and destination speculation without disclosing a verifiable source. These claims do not all belong in the same category. Some are legitimate opinions. Some contain valid questions. Others are unsupported assertions. Responsible analysis requires us to distinguish among them. \n\nBefore Lamar Jackson ever took a snap … \n\nThe underestimation of Lamar Jackson did not begin in the NFL. It began before he was drafted, in one of the most polarizing quarterback evaluations of the modern era. \n\nDuring the 2018 pre-draft cycle, scouts and media figures questioned whether Jackson’s college game at Louisville could translate to the NFL. Former Indianapolis Colts general manager Bill Polian publicly argued that Jackson lacked the size and accuracy to remain at quarterback and should move to wide receiver. Multiple teams asked Jackson to go through receiver drills at the Scouting Combine. He refused, participating only as a quarterback. Critics emphasized his sub-60 percent college completion rate, called him raw, and questioned whether his rushing style could survive professional football. \n\nOzzie Newsome evaluated the same player differently. In his final draft as Ravens general manager, Newsome traded back into the first round and selected Jackson 32nd overall. He did not know precisely what Jackson would become. He recognized that the prevailing evaluation placed too much weight on convention and too little on exceptional ability: rare acceleration, arm strength, a quick release, spatial awareness, and the capacity to stress every defender on the field. \n\nNo one could know that Jackson would become a multiple-time MVP and redefine the geometry of the position. Newsome simply gave an unconventional quarterback the opportunity to be evaluated as a quarterback. That decision became one of the defining selections in franchise history. \n\nThe moving goalposts on Lamar Jackson’s career\n\nThe doubt did not stop when Jackson entered the league. It evolved whenever the evidence defeated its previous form. \n\nFirst, he could not play quarterback in the NFL. Then he could win only with his legs and was not a “real passer.” Next, he could succeed only in a specialized offense with simplified reads. Then he won MVP awards in two distinct offensive structures: Greg Roman’s zone-read-heavy, historically productive rushing system in 2019 and Todd Monken’s more expansive passing structure in 2023. \n\nFrom Marty Mornhinweg to Roman to Monken, the coordinator changed. The system changed. The personnel changed. Jackson kept winning and developing. He has answered nearly every threshold placed in front of him. One remains unresolved: whether he can consistently protect the football and deliver his best football through a complete championship run. \n\nAt least now we are discussing something real. \n\nWhat this Lamar Jackson series is:\n\nBelief is subjective. Truth is not. A belief can be sincere and still be wrong. Quantitative claims require data. Qualitative claims require verification. 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Football is right around the corner as the Dallas Cowboys will be heading to Oxnard, California next week to kickoff 2026 training camp. While we have spent a lot of time talking about the Cowboys defense this offseason, the offense is the Cowboys calling card. This is where they shine, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2478:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images \n\nYou can almost smell it. Football is right around the corner as the Dallas Cowboys will be heading to Oxnard, California next week to kickoff 2026 training camp. \n\nWhile we have spent a lot of time talking about the Cowboys defense this offseason, the offense is the Cowboys calling card. This is where they shine, and one reason for that last year was the play of running back Javonte Williams. Williams had 252 carries for 1,201 rushing yards in 2025, a career best. His previous high, 203 carries for 903 rushing yards, came in his rookie season.\n\nWilliams is back on a new free agent deal and will be expected to carry the load at running back. So we want to know how you think he follows up last season. We have five choices. \n\nLess than 1,000 yards\n\nThis probably means two things. Either injury has struck, or one of the backups steps up and eats into Williams reps, allowing the Cowboys to rest him some. \n\n1,000 – 1,099 yards\n\nThis would be a solid follow-up as long as someone else is kicking in from the backup spot. \n\n1,100 – 1,199 yards\n\nAnother solid number, but also likely that Williams is keeping the bulk of the reps. \n\n1,200 – 1,299 yards\n\nMatching last year would put Williams in the conversation for one of the better starting running backs in the NFL. \n\n1,300+ yards\n\nIf this happens, Williams is having the season of his life with plenty of grinding out the clock in games the team is leading, and/or absolutely no one is giving him any relief from the RB2 spot. \n\nVote in the poll then hit the comments with your thoughts on Williams’ 2026 season. \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. 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You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Ladd McConkey should bounce back in Mike McDaniel’s offense (Chargers.com) Jamaree Caldwell could be a breakout candidate for the Chargers this year (Chargers.com) The Chargers are a high-stakes team entering the 2026 season (Chargers Wire) Keaton Mitchell is a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3258:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Tuli Tuipulotu #45 of the Los Angeles Chargers lines up during an NFL wild card playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Chargers</a> fans!\n\nYou know what to do!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/los-angeles-chargers\">Chargers</a> News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/2026-training-camp-preview-ladd-mcconkey\">Ladd McConkey</a> should bounce back in Mike McDaniel’s offense (Chargers.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/jamaree-caldwell-espn-breakout-player-2026\">Jamaree Caldwell</a> could be a breakout candidate for the Chargers this year (Chargers.com)\n\nThe Chargers are a <a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/07/21/chargers-training-camp-outlook-jim-harbaugh-mike-mcdaniel/90957884007/\">high-stakes team</a> entering the 2026 season (Chargers Wire)\n\n<a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/chargers-unmatched-backfield-depth-could-hinge-on-one-keaton-mitchell-realization\">Keaton Mitchell</a> is a wildcard in the Chargers backfield entering training camp (Bolt Beat)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>:\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25456924-raiders-mark-davis-explains-support-grass-nfl-stadiums-amid-nflpa-push\">Mark Davis</a> backs the push for NFL stadiums to add grass fields (Bleacher Reports)\n\nThe Dolphins and linebacker <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49417979/dolphins-all-pro-lb-jordyn-brooks-reach-3-year-513m-extension\">Jordyn Brooks</a> agreed to a three-year extension (ESPN)\n\nWho are the most <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-overrated-underrated-quarterbacks-2026-caleb-williams-dak-prescott/\">overrated and underrated</a> quarterbacks in the NFL this season? 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In recent seasons, the Pro Bowl has lost some of its luster with selections of alternates for players […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3155:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Ricky Pearsall #1 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers have multiple Pro Bowlers on their roster. Trent Williams, Christian McCaffrey, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and George Kittle are basically in the running each season they are healthy to make the Pro Bowl. In recent seasons, the Pro Bowl has lost some of its luster with selections of alternates for players who either decline the invitation or are playing in the Super Bowl. Still, being a Pro Bowler is a great honor and can likely trigger extra money for players through incentives in their contract.\n\nWhich 49ers player is most likely to be a first-time Pro Bowler? \n\nDeommodore Lenoir\n\nThis selection seems logical given Lenoir’s importance as the 49ers’ best cover corner and the boost of Raheem Morris as the defensive coordinator. 2025 was a down season for the 49ers’ defense and Lenoir. Allowing five touchdowns in coverage after allowing zero in 2024 was a step back for Lenoir. The sixth-year cornerback is set for a bounce-back season, and if the interceptions start to increase, it will be hard to deny “The Hyena.” \n\nDominick Puni\n\n2025 was an interesting season for the right guard. His season was off to a weird start after suffering a freak injury during a preseason game against the Raiders. Puni was clearly playing through the injury, but his 2024 form flashed later in the season once he got clear of the injury. With a clean bill of health, if Puni can put together a full, healthy season, the former Kansas lineman will have a strong case to be a Pro Bowler. \n\nRicky Pearsall\n\nThere is no doubt about Pearsall’s talent. The concerns are injury-related, but now with Mike Evans in the fold as the primary “X” receiver, Pearsall has a chance to expand on his early-season success from 2024 and take the next step. With the attention on Evans, McCaffrey, and Kittle, Pearsall will have his opportunities against an opposition’s less talented corners and is fully capable of getting open and making plays. \n\nHonorable Mention: Colton McKivitz\n\nThe reason I chose Puni over McKivitz is the competition across the NFC at right tackle. McKivitz has been very solid and, depending on which advanced stats you cite, sits fairly high compared to other more established right tackles. 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If that does happen, it appears to be unlikely that Donald will be present for the early part of camp. Donald recently worked out at the Rams\' facility to gauge his fitness after two years of retirement and Adam Schefter of ESPN said on his podcast that Donald is not going to make a quick call about whether he\'s ready to return to active duty. \"Aaron Donald <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2079662049286590517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is essentially trying</a> to get himself ready for the upcoming season,\" Schefter said. \"I don\'t think, and it doesn\'t sound like, we\'re gonna get an immediate answer, or an immediate signing, of Aaron Donald. He is too busy trying to get himself back into football shape, to try to regain some of the form he might\'ve lost in two years away from football, and he\'s not gonna come back until he feels like he\'s ready to be Aaron Donald again.\"If Donald does decide to come back, there will be contractual matters to sort out as Donald retired with a year and $30 million left on his deal. That step will also need to be completed before the thought of Donald lining up next to Myles Garrett can go from fantasy to reality. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784726755;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2456;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9217dd9dd59271b257c49b631fa09f63\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"L.A. Rams News: Reports they were interested in a receiver during draft\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/144110/la-rams-news-49ers-stribling-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"Reports are that the Los Angeles Rams were interested in drafting De’Zhaun Stribling during the 2026 NFL Draft, but Stribling was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second-round well before the Rams had a chance to take him. Some critics say that the 49ers reached for Stribling. Maybe. Odds are that the 49ers […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5765:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 8: De\'Zhaun Stribling #15 of the San Francisco 49ers poses for a photo during Rookie Minicamp at SAP Performance Facility on May 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nReports are that the Los Angeles Rams were interested in drafting De’Zhaun Stribling during the 2026 NFL Draft, but Stribling was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second-round well before the Rams had a chance to take him. \n\nSome critics say that the 49ers reached for Stribling. Maybe. Odds are that the 49ers took Stribling before another team could, so if it was a reach, it was a risk the 49ers were willing to take to get their guy. I think that’s good management, in theory. Get who you want. \n\nNow, we’ll see if they can make the pick work, but I don’t doubt the 49ers will be able to incorporate Stribling as long as he stays healthy, we’ll see. This topic may be worth a re-visit later. \n\nEither way, the Rams took a receiver in <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144008/rams-depth-chart-cj-daniels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/144008/rams-depth-chart-cj-daniels\">CJ Daniels later in the draft, and some have high hopes for him</a>. The Rams likely do which is why they took him. \n\nAlways interesting to hear reports like this after the draft and seeing what teams actually thought or wanted during their respective drafts. Of course, we don’t know that all of these reports are facts, per se, but interesting nonetheless.\n\nIt’s Wednesday. Please comment on whatever you want and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/21/report-rams-had-interest-in-drafting-dezhaun-stribling-before-49ers/90994514007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/21/report-rams-had-interest-in-drafting-dezhaun-stribling-before-49ers/90994514007/\">Report: Rams had interest in WR before he was drafted in 2nd round</a> (ramswire)\n\n“According to <a href=\"https://x.com/coach_yac/status/2079572099866198372?s=46\">ESPN’s Adam Schefter</a>, the Rams were one of the teams that “had eyes” on <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college-sports/sec/ole-miss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ole Miss</a> receiver De’Zhaun Stribling. But before L.A. could land the receiver (their next pick after No. 13 was at No. 61) , the San Francisco 49ers swooped in to secure Stribling at No. 33.\n\n“There were a couple of teams that I spoke to leading up to the draft that felt like that De’Zhaun Stribling was the best wide receiver in the draft. Another team, supposedly the Los Angeles Rams had eyes on him as well,” Schefter said this week. “The 49ers didn’t just come up with this pick out of nowhere, they knew that there were other teams that had a very high grade on Stribling when the 49ers declined to trade out the top draft slot in the second round and take him there.”\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/21/rams-aaron-donald-return-update-news/90998717007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/21/rams-aaron-donald-return-update-news/90998717007/\">Schefter: ‘Going to be a while’ before Aaron Donald decides on comeback</a> (ramswire)\n\n“What’s going on right now is he’s trying to get back into football shape,” Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show. “My understanding is it’s going to be a while before we hear a final decision about him coming back. When he comes back, he’s going to want to be Aaron Donald and he’s not going to come back unless he feels like he’s Aaron Donald. And that’s why it sounds like it’s not going to be a quick verdict from him – that he’s going to be ramping up all during training camp and this may go towards the start of the regular season before we hear that he has or hasn’t signed with the team. He’s going through it all right now. This is his own pre-training camp routine.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/los-angeles-rams/news/puka-nacua-has-most-prove-any-rams-player-2026-field-reasons/9977ab8a61c21b6dfc3b5677\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/los-angeles-rams/news/puka-nacua-has-most-prove-any-rams-player-2026-field-reasons/9977ab8a61c21b6dfc3b5677\">Puka Nacua has most to prove of any Rams player in 2026 for off-field reasons</a> (sportingnews)\n\n“<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7456344/2026/07/20/nfl-players-all-32-teams-most-on-the-line-2026/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nate Atkins of The Athletic</a> noted how Nacua is the one player on the Rams with the most on the line in 2026. 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Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/gmfb-commanders-running-game-jacory-croskey-merritt-rachaad-white\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/gmfb-commanders-running-game-jacory-croskey-merritt-rachaad-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">‘GMFB’ has 1 burning question about Washington’s offense ahead of camp</a>\n\nFor the “Good Morning Football” crew, their focus is on one of the Commanders’ main offseason goals: getting the ground attack more involved in the game plan.\n\n“People have to remember that the Washington Commanders ran the ball pretty well last year,” said analyst and former offensive guard Willie Colon. “Their record was bad, but they got after it up front.”\n\nAlthough the Commanders’ offense regressed in 2025, largely because of the injuries to Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and other key contributors, their run game remained one of the best in the league. They were fourth in yards per game, fifth in yards per attempt and eighth in rushing first downs per game. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who paced the team with 805 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 175 carries, led the league in success rate — a stat used by Pro Football Reference based on the ability to gain required yardage on downs — at 53.7%.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/gmfb-commanders-running-game-jacory-croskey-merritt-rachaad-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nA to Z Sports\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders-news/jayden-daniels-massive-adjustment-10-most-important-questions-commanders-training-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders-news/jayden-daniels-massive-adjustment-10-most-important-questions-commanders-training-camp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Another 10 burning questions ahead of Commanders training camp</a>\n\nCan Rasul Douglas provide answers at cornerback?\n\nDouglas could end up being one of the bigger steals of the offseason. Trey Amos is expected to be ready for training camp but is still coming back from last year’s bad injury. Mike Sainristill and Amik Robinson are both coming off rough 2025 seasons, and there’s no starting-quality depth behind them. Douglas’ addition creates instant competition on the outside, and he can also play inside if needed. He’s got to show that his strong 2025 season can carry over into 2026 and the Commanders secondary will be in much better shape if he does just that.\n\nHow long will it take the front seven to establish itself?\n\nThe Commanders totally retooled the front seven, and on paper it looks pretty sick. Odafe Oweh and K’Lavonn Chaisson appear to be entering the prime of their careers and should represent an upgrade at the EDGE position. Up front, Daron Payne should be motivated in a contract year, Tim Settle has always been underrated, and Javon Kinlaw was good in Year 1 with the Commanders. At linebacker, Washington arguably has the NFL’s strongest rotation in Sonny Styles, Leo Chenal, Frankie Luvu, and Jordan Magee. This group has to be the driving force on defense and can’t slow-walk its development whatsoever.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders-news/jayden-daniels-massive-adjustment-10-most-important-questions-commanders-training-camp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nQUICK READER POLL\n\n\n\nHeavy.com\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/rachaad-white-replace-jacory-croskey-merritt/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/rachaad-white-replace-jacory-croskey-merritt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rachaad White has clear ambition with Commanders</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-2026-secret-weapons-ryan-flournoy-dallas-cowboys-rachaad-white-washington-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports</a>…made a compelling case for why the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers back can eventually replace Croskey-Merritt.\n\nThe most interesting note from <a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-2026-secret-weapons-ryan-flournoy-dallas-cowboys-rachaad-white-washington-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easterling’s take</a> on White is the statement the 27-year-old left Tampa because he’s “seeking a bigger role.” It means White is unlikely to embrace the running back by committee approach the Commanders appear to have built this offseason.\n\nThat makes sense after White found himself usurped with the Bucs by second-year pro Bucky Irving. White still tallied 132 rushing attempts and 40 receptions, but if he’s wanting more, that means the <a href=\"https://heavy.com/nfl/player/rachaad-white/#player_profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6-foot, 214-pounder</a> has his sights set on the lead-back role in Washington.\n\nWinning the job won’t be easy when there’s <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/kaytron-allen-sends-warning-running-backs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">so much competition</a>, but White has <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/rachaad-white-big-impression-new-team/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">already made a strong start</a>. A positive first impression only adds to White’s case to be the Commanders’ go-to back. A case boosted not just by his receiving skills, bur also by the natural vision and patience to thrive in the zone-based running schemes new offensive coordinator David Blough is likely to employ.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/rachaad-white-replace-jacory-croskey-merritt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/5-washington-commanders-long-shots-more-roster-hope-than-fans-realize/1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/5-washington-commanders-long-shots-more-roster-hope-than-fans-realize/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five Washington Commanders long shots with more roster hope than fans realize this summer</a>\n\nQuentin Moore – Commanders TE\n\nThe Commanders are expected to utilize the tight end position more under new offensive coordinator David Blough. They also have the options needed to ensure his schematic switch goes smoothly.\n\nWith Zach Ertz no longer around, the Commanders signed Chig Okonkwo to a three-year, $27 million deal in free agency. He’s the <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/chig-okonkwo-reveals-what-truly-sold-him-david-blough-washington-commanders-vision\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new alpha and the No. 1 threat in the passing attack</a>, boasting the speed and dynamism that could become a magnificent asset for quarterback Jayden Daniels.\n\nJohn Bates is the blocking specialist who can also catch passes when needed. Ben Sinnott could be in line for more work, and Colson Yankoff’s special-teams prowess also gives him a fighting chance of sticking around for a third season.\n\nThat might be enough. But if the Commanders are intent on giving everyone a legitimate chance to stake a claim, it may be worth keeping a close eye on Quentin Moore’s progress this summer.\n\nMoore was a bit-part player over his five years with the Washington Huskies. It was no surprise that he went undrafted, but interest in the player was high enough for the Commanders to give him <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/quentin-moore/13671\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$250,000 on his rookie deal</a> to ensure they got an extended look at him over the summer.\n\nHe’s got all the size and athleticism one looks for in a productive tight end in all phases. There is a lot of hard work ahead, and the practice squad remains his most likely destination. But if Moore can shine enough in the coming weeks, it’ll give the coaching staff a lot to think about.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/5-washington-commanders-long-shots-more-roster-hope-than-fans-realize/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nLast Man Standig (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-biggest-offensive-questions-facing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-biggest-offensive-questions-facing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The biggest offensive questions facing the Commanders entering training camp</a>\n\nFrom Jayden Daniels and Jacory Croskey-Merritt to David Blough’s debut as coordinator, here’s the biggest question at every offensive position — plus the other storylines worth watching this summer\n\nWith the Commanders’ switching to a zone-blocking scheme, Coleman’s high-end athleticism might put the 2024 third-round pick back with the starters.\n\nIf the interior consistently creates cleaner pockets and more movement in the run game, Daniels should spend less time avoiding defenders and more time attacking defenses. That alone could lift every skill player on the roster.\n\nOther camp questions:\n\n\nIs Josh Conerly Jr. ready to take a considerable leap at right tackle?\n\n\n\nWhat happens with Coleman if he cannot unseat Paul? Supplant Andrew Wylie as the swing tackle?\n\n\n\nAre the backup center options good enough if needed?\n\n\nFor more from Ben Standig, <a href=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here</a>\n\n\n\nPhotos\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-best-of-commanders-media-day-2026#e5e5b071-4226-4ebd-8ffa-a228601e8774\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-best-of-commanders-media-day-2026#e5e5b071-4226-4ebd-8ffa-a228601e8774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHOTOS | Best of Commanders Media Day 2026</a>\n\nGo behind the scenes and check out the top photos from the Washington Commanders’ Media Day ahead of the 2026 season\n<a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/uxj9pjc3tt90fhpl6vz6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/iz8wcd8fcoplvb98okwd.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/v6zham75xblzttumg8f7.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/wwctrzadrudkfxhr5ias.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/i7azwvzxex5wc4ofsx01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\nCan the Commanders THRIVE with CHIG OKONKWO as the team’s #2 receiving threat?\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-free-agency/210447/5-free-agents-training-camp-von-miller-taylor-decker\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-free-agency/210447/5-free-agents-training-camp-von-miller-taylor-decker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 free agents Cowboys could consider bringing to training camp</a>\n\nOLB Von Miller\n\nSeeing Von Miller on this list should come as no surprise. He just recently stated he’d like to play for the Cowboys and the interest could be mutual. His days as an every down starter are probably behind him at his age, but he can still make a big difference as a mentor and in a backup role as well. Just last season with the Commanders he managed to log nine QB sacks, six tackles for loss, and 19 pressures playing just 37% of the defensive snaps, proving he has enough gas left in the tank to provide a boost as a part-time player.\n\nLB Bobby Wagner\n\nBobby Wagner is another familiar name to make the list. The 36-year-old just finished his 14th season with 100+ tackles, starting all 17 games in 2025. He accumulated 162 tackles, 4.5 QB sacks, eight tackles for loss, and two interceptions last season with the Commanders. Wagner may not be the player he once was, but he’s still highly consistent/productive, both traits that would help upgrade Dallas’ current LB position. With concerns about DeMarvion Overshown’s health and the questionable depth, Wagner would stabilize/upgrade the position.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-free-agency/210447/5-free-agents-training-camp-von-miller-taylor-decker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165605/training-camp-ben-mann-rlong-snapper-boston-college-zach-triner\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165605/training-camp-ben-mann-rlong-snapper-boston-college-zach-triner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NY Giants training camp: Will UDFA Ben Mann really be the long-snapper?</a>\n\nveteran long-snapper Casey Kreiter signed with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. He joined former Giants special teams coach Michael Ghobrial there.\n\nThe Giants brought in two potential replacements. They signed 35-year-old journeyman snapper Zach Triner, who snapped in just four NFL games over the past two seasons. They also signed undrafted free agent Ben Mann, giving the Boston College long-snapper $10,000 in guaranteed money.\n\nThe Giants waived Triner on June 1, leaving the 24-year-old Mann as the team’s only long-snapper. They have not added anyone else to compete with Mann. Does that mean Mann will be the snapper for the Giants when the season begins?\n\nIt sure looks that way.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165605/training-camp-ben-mann-rlong-snapper-boston-college-zach-triner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\n\n💻 <a href=\"https://x.com/Geraldini93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Geraldini93</a> Sleeper teams for the 2026 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> season?? <a href=\"https://t.co/glsvXnwe9p\">pic.twitter.com/glsvXnwe9p</a>— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/RichEisenShow/status/2079641010544758898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-coach-nick-sirianni-not-worried-about-putting-inexperienced-sean-mannion-in-charge-of-offense\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-coach-nick-sirianni-not-worried-about-putting-inexperienced-sean-mannion-in-charge-of-offense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eagles coach Nick Sirianni not worried about putting inexperienced Sean Mannion in charge of offense</a>\n\nMannion has had a meteoric rise. Three seasons ago, in 2023, he was a practice-squad quarterback in Minnesota, then Seattle. He spent two seasons under Matt LaFleur in Green Bay, first as an offensive assistant, and last year as quarterbacks coach. Now, he’s in charge of installing and calling an entirely new offense in Philly.\n\nEarlier this offseason, Sirianni noted that he wasn’t worried one iota about Mannion’s lack of experience.\n\nThe Eagles have been boom or bust at the OC spot. Shane Steichen joined Sirianni in Year 1 and left for a head coaching gig after Year 2. Since then, it’s been one-and-dones at the position. Brian Johnson bombed; Kellen Moore was <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/kellen-moore-saints-eagles-oc-accepts-head-coaching-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hired</a> in New Orleans after a single Super Bowl campaign; and Kevin Patullo <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-announce-kevin-patullo-will-no-longer-be-offensive-coordinator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cratered</a> last season. Now it’s on Mannion to sprint in his first shot at play-calling.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-coach-nick-sirianni-not-worried-about-putting-inexperienced-sean-mannion-in-charge-of-offense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nSportico\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportico.com/leagues/football/2026/nfl-2025-national-revenue-per-team-1234939659/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sportico.com/leagues/football/2026/nfl-2025-national-revenue-per-team-1234939659/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL 2025 National Revenue Tops $14B, Teams Get $450M</a>\n\nThe per-team payout from media and other league deals is more than the combined total of respective league payouts for NBA, NHL and MLB teams. A representative from the NFL did not respond to request to comment.\n\nThe other huge plus is this guaranteed check from the league each year that dwarfs the cap before a team sells a single ticket, beer, sponsorship or parking space. This means every NFL team is wildly profitable, and a handful are worth more than $10 billion.\n\nThe national payout has doubled over the past decade and should top $800 million by 2035, based on the current media deals.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.sportico.com/leagues/football/2026/nfl-2025-national-revenue-per-team-1234939659/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nHang in there, we\'re almost back 🏈 <a href=\"https://t.co/pA8cE0Lb6F\">pic.twitter.com/pA8cE0Lb6F</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2079551970839347633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> CB Amik Robertson on his excitement & goals for the 2026 season: “As a Washington Commander, of course I’m gonna work my tail off. My goal this year is to embrace my role, you know I took a step back at the Lions, didn’t want to step on a lot of guys toes. But I… <a href=\"https://t.co/schtoj4Hmn\">pic.twitter.com/schtoj4Hmn</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2079538123365560493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"If Jayden Daniels is healthy… don\'t sleep on the Washington <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Commanders</a>\" <a href=\"https://x.com/JayD__5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JayD__5</a> is Manti\'s most important player in the NFC East 🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/gAW4CPdP2m\">pic.twitter.com/gAW4CPdP2m</a>— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) <a href=\"https://x.com/gmfb/status/2079557234112262480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n“All Daniels knows how to do is run!” 😒 Daniels is going to remind everyone this year that he’s HIM! 😈🔥 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/7WpuimoF4B\">pic.twitter.com/7WpuimoF4B</a>— SJM 🪖 (@DMVCommanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/DMVCommanders/status/2079550934472966633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMost rushing yards with fewer than 200 carries in 2025… 1. TreVeyon Henderson – 911 2. Jacory Croskey-Merritt – 805 3. Kyle Monangai – 783 4. J.K. Dobbins – 772 5. Jordan Mason – 758 6. Blake Corum – 746 (most under 150 carries) 7. Tyrone Tracy Jr. – 740 8. Zach Charbonnet -…— NFL Researcher (@NFL_Researcher) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_Researcher/status/2079691093617377524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDo you ever just think about London Fletcher? <a href=\"https://t.co/uRRXynG172\">pic.twitter.com/uRRXynG172</a>— Outta Pocket with RGIII (@OuttaPocketRG3) <a href=\"https://x.com/OuttaPocketRG3/status/2079365161157005543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSonny Styles makes the <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPA</a> Rising Stars list <a href=\"https://t.co/hP5Fm6IZcT\">https://t.co/hP5Fm6IZcT</a>— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogsHaven/status/2079641290707444084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nA day to before the Cardinals report, and there is not yet a resolution to Jacoby Brissett’s contract situation. AZ and Brissett (who is his own agent) have been actively negotiating for the last several months and agree he’s due a raise. No consensus yet on the number. <a href=\"https://t.co/GwHgf03Rlq\">https://t.co/GwHgf03Rlq</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2079622419044524203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Panthers</a> standout RT Taylor Moton was diagnosed with blood clots in his lung and will miss the start of the 2026 NFL season. He was immediately placed on blood thinners, is responding well to treatment and will be assessed daily by the team’s medical staff. <a href=\"https://t.co/5njaMmxw0X\">pic.twitter.com/5njaMmxw0X</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2079626819460870504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAll eyes forward. Join the reigning Super Bowl champions on Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks. Premieres Tuesday, August 4 at 9pm on HBO Max. <a href=\"https://t.co/lxSifM5kiO\">pic.twitter.com/lxSifM5kiO</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2079584684862808098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nUpdated ESPN/NFLN news story with the layoffs of Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero, Charles Davis, David Lloyd and Stephania Bell; as well as parts of ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro\'s memo to the company\'s employees.<a href=\"https://t.co/keGZD6JTpd\">https://t.co/keGZD6JTpd</a>— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) <a href=\"https://x.com/AndrewMarchand/status/2079577487709769736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"It\'s now a collective bargaining issue. 92% of the players can say we prefer grass. Well, at least 50.1% have to prioritize grass when it\'s time to negotiate with the league. What are you willing to give up to get grass fields across the league? – Mike Florio (<a href=\"https://x.com/ProFootballTalk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ProFootballTalk</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/f4RQZw6Oyz\">pic.twitter.com/f4RQZw6Oyz</a>— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) <a href=\"https://x.com/dpshow/status/2079260462722539574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"bro you look like a mannequin\" 🤣<a href=\"https://x.com/MikeSainristil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MikeSainristil</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/Chaad_1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Chaad_1</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/4FeXZdbkQr\">pic.twitter.com/4FeXZdbkQr</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2079638297068851380?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784725200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:2;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8210;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chig Okonkwo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2459;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a6daf8c524edc3d9288853c73bbbce10\";s:5:\"title\";s:99:\"5 under-the-radar players who could have breakout performances during Broncos training camp in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:158:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-training-camp/179428/denver-broncos-training-camp-2026-nix-lohner-hakeem-butler-taurean-york-devon-key-uwazurike\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"We already talked about the eight Denver Broncos players who I believe could have breakout performances during training camp and the preseason. That list included a lot of the expected names like Jahdae Barron, Jonah Coleman, Que Robinson, and others. However, there are five players who I left off this list who I believe could […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11082:\"\n\n\n \n COLLEGE STATION, TX - DECEMBER 20: Linebacker Taurean York #21 of the Texas A&M Aggies holds is arms out after Miami Hurricanes misses a field goal attempt during the CFP First Round game between Miami Hurricanes and Texas A&M Aggies on December 20, 2025, at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWe already talked about the eight Denver Broncos players who I believe could have breakout performances during training camp and the preseason. That list included a lot of the expected names like Jahdae Barron, Jonah Coleman, Que Robinson, and others. However, there are five players who I left off this list who I believe could have breakout performances that are currently a bit under the radar.\n\nThese aren’t your big names, but players pushing for a roster spot or an elevated role on the team that could solidify their spots on the roster and with the team after a strong performance during camp and the preseason. \n\nWith all that said, here are the five under-the-radar Denver Broncos players who I believe could have breakout performances \n\nTE Caleb Lohner \n\nLohner was a 7th-round pick last season by the Broncos in 2025 and was a long-term developmental player for them. He was a former basketball player with one season of college football under his belt but had the size and athletic traits that Sean Payton and the Broncos believed they could develop. \n\nHis rookie year was pretty quiet, as expected, and he spent the entire year on the Denver Broncos practice squad. Despite that, <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/177126/denver-broncos-sean-payton-rookie-minicamp-caleb-lohner-joly-bo-nix#comments\">teams attempted to pry Lohner from the Broncos’ practice squad, but the developmental rookie decided to stay with the team that drafted him</a>. Now, he enters year two looking to push for a spot on the Broncos’ 53-man roster. \n\nLohner made some noise early in the offseason during the Broncos 2026 rookie minicamp after Head Coach Sean Payton went out of his way to praise the developmental second-year player. \n\n\nSean Payton out of nowhere today after rookie minicamp: “I’ll tell you who stood out — Caleb (Lohner).” Usually doesn’t single guys out unprompted, but here’s two mins of Payton raving on <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> second-year TE Lohner. “He’s in great shape. You see his athleticism.” <a href=\"https://t.co/EswOk20o9X\">pic.twitter.com/EswOk20o9X</a>— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) <a href=\"https://x.com/bylucaevans/status/2053231972202492199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 2026</a>\n\n\nPayton was then asked what Lohner is doing better this year compared to last year. He simply said, “Everything”.\n\n\n“Everything. In fairness to him, remember [he] was a basketball prospect that had limited snaps of a year. So one year into the program, and how he’s moving, what he’s doing, everything looks entirely different. That learning curve and growth curve was greater for someone who had far less experience maybe than others, if that makes sense. It’s entirely noticeable, and he’s in great shape. You see his athleticism. I would say the one thing that you don’t know is… [Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach] Bill [Parcells] used to say, ‘If they don’t bite when they’re puppies, they’re probably never going to bite.’ There’s a physical aspect to the way he plays. Even on look team last season, he’d play an outside linebacker rushing our tackles. He’s 6’7”, 265 pounds and he’s not afraid of the contact. So it’s been good to see him in Year 2. You knew there was going to be a developmental upside, but that was encouraging.”\n\n\nUnfortunately for Lohner, his hype would be short-lived after he would undergo a cleanup procedure that would sideline him throughout the entirety of the Broncos’ offseason program. However, he is expected to be 100% for the start of training camp and will look to reignite the hype he had this spring and push for a roster spot. \n\nThe Broncos tight end room is a bit of a weak point on paper. They have veterans Adam Trautman and Evan Engram, and behind those two, you have Lohner, Nate Adkins, Lucas Krull, and rookies Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley. So, it will be interesting to see how everything shakes out here and where Lohner lands when everything is set and done. \n\nWR Hakeem Butler\n\nLate in the spring, the Broncos signed former UFL wide receiver Hakeem Butler to a one-year deal. He is a 6-5, 227-pound wide receiver with good speed and athleticism. He was a former 4th-round pick back in 2019 by the Arizona Cardinals, but it simply never worked out in the NFL. He would join the UFL and become the best wide receiver in UFL history, which included two Offensive Player of the Year awards, and rejuvenate his football career. That performance earned him a chance with the Broncos, where he would sign on to their 90-man roster and now will look to compete for a spot on their 53-man roster or on their practice squad. \n\n\nNew Broncos WR Hakeem Butler<a href=\"https://t.co/owpBA6Q9iO\">pic.twitter.com/owpBA6Q9iO</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2066527519440769517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nI have Butler as an under-the-radar breakout candidate simply because he is a bit of a wild card. He is 30 years old, but has great size at 6-5, 227 pounds, and has high-end athleticism to go with that size. I wouldn’t be surprised if he went out there and dominated against the Broncos’ second and third-string cornerbacks during camp and did the same in the second half of the Broncos’ preseason games. \n\nHe does seem like a bit of a long shot, but the size and athleticism are there, and we’ll see if he can turn his UFL success into success in the NFL this summer. \n\nS/STer Devon Key\n\nDevon Key was a breakout player for the Broncos on the special teams side of the ball last season. He went from a fringe roster player to becoming an All-Pro special teamer for the Broncos by the end of the season. Now, could he see a similar growth on the defensive side of the ball?\n\nI am not saying he will turn into an All-Pro safety, but the third safety role left behind by PJ Locke, who signed with the Dallas Cowboys, is there for the taking, and Key seems like the logical in-house replacement. I believe Key, who has earned the trust of the Broncos coaches, will get the first crack at it, and if he does well, will have an elevated role on the defensive side of the ball this season. \n\nI would expect veterans Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones to get days off throughout camp, so Key and others figure to get some first-team reps this summer. If he performs well, he could be an under-the-radar breakout candidate who goes from fringe roster player to All-Pro special teamer to becoming a key defensive reserve on top of his special teams work. \n\nRookie Miles Scott, JL Skinner, special teamer Tycen Anderson, and undrafted rookie Parker Robertson will all be competing with Key for that role on the defensive side of the ball this summer. \n\nUDFA LB Taurean York\n\nOne player I am higher on than most is undrafted rookie linebacker Taurean York. He is rather undersized, a big reason why he went undrafted, but he is very talented and has the instincts you want from an NFL linebacker. If he were 6-1, 235 pounds, he likely would have been a day 2 selection and talked about as one of the top linebackers in this draft class. \n\nA big reason he could have a breakout summer is the depth at the Broncos linebacker position. The depth behind starters Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad is very young and inexperienced and offers York (and others) a road to climb up the depth chart. If York is able to survive in the NFL despite his size, I believe his talent will carry him to a spot on the Broncos’ 53-man roster. \n\n\nLB Taurean York signed as an undrafted free agent with the Broncos Has a chance to push for a spot on the 53-man roster<a href=\"https://t.co/v4ekhdVCGL\">pic.twitter.com/v4ekhdVCGL</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2048196053443191102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Broncos have had a lot of success with former undrafted free agent players, and I firmly believe York will be the one we are all talking about this summer. His football IQ, intelligence, leadership, and instincts will make him a coach’s favorite from the start, and his play on the field will have him rising up the depth chart. Again, size will be an issue, but it was when he played in the SEC, and he still thrived, so hopefully he does the same in the NFL with the Broncos. \n\nIDL Eyioma Uwazruike\n\nWe are all talking about Sai’vion Jones and rookie Tyler Onyedim, two players I mentioned in my breakout piece, but I believe the massive Eyioma Uwazurike is somehow flying under the radar. \n\nAt 6-6, 320 pounds, he is an imposing presence on the field and features a mean bull rush and has a motor that does not quit. Coming out of college, he played some edge rusher and displayed his high-end athleticism despite his size, so he does have pass rush potential. We have seen Uwazurike grow as a player on and off the field and went from being suspended for an entire season to being a key reserve on a top-ranked defense in the NFL. Now, with a role opened up by John Franklin-Myers, who signed with the Titans during free agency, could Uwazurike take over that role? \n\nDue to his massive size and strength, Uwazurike could take on extra blockers and allow Zach Allen, Nik Bonitto, and others to thrive with one-on-one blocks. He also has the size, strength, and athleticism to disrupt the pocket and get after the quarterback. \n\nHe will be competing with Malcolm Roach, Sai’vion Jones, rookie Tyler Onyedim, and others for snaps and a role along this defensive line. 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Roster Locks Tremaine Edmunds, who was much better than fans want to give him credit for, was cut in a cap-saving move, and the Bears signed Devin […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5229:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 3, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nThe Chicago Bears made only one* significant change to their linebacking corps this season, but this group will look much different than the group that played in 2025.\n\nRoster Locks\n\nTremaine Edmunds, who was much better than fans want to give him credit for, was cut in a cap-saving move, and the Bears signed Devin Bush to take his place. Bush got a 3-year, $30 million deal, but his cap hit in 2026 will only be $5.6M. The Bears will slide Bush into the weakside linebacker spot, and his speed and athleticism should be an upgrade. <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2075310300392481068\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/PFF/status/2075310300392481068\">Pro Football Focus</a> had Bush as the only linebacker in 2025 (while in Cheveland) to grade above 80 against the run and in pass coverage. The 28-year-old had a slow start to his career, but he’s really coming into his own.\n\nThe Bears gave D’Marco Jackson a new 2-year, $7.5M deal, with some playing time incentives, and my guess is they want his speed on the field more this season. Last year, he received the first starts of his pro career, and in those 5 games (4 in the regular season, 1 in the playoffs), he had 37 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a sack, and an interception, while being named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 15 performance. His sample size was obviously smaller (261 regular-season defensive snaps), but PFF had him with an overall grade of 83.8.\n\nT.J. Edwards was extended last offseason, but he struggled with injuries before he fractured his fibula in the playoff win over the Packers. He was never the fastest linebacker, instead relying on his smarts to give him an edge, so the Bears need him back at 100%. Luckily, early reports had him doing some stuff at OTAs, so he may be ready when training camp opens. Edwards, who won the Brian Piccolo award for the third straight year, is a team leader both on and off the field, and as long as he’s healthy, he’ll be starting at middle linebacker.\n\nMy guess is that in some defensive subpackages, it’ll be Bush and Jackson staying on the field while Edwards comes off, but this could be matchup reliant depending on the offense’s personnel and down and distance. \n\nA Good Bet To Make It\n\nThe Bears picked Keyshaun Elliott in the fifth round a year after spending a fourth on linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II, but more on Ruben in the next section. Elliot has good instincts and was an excellent blitzer in college. I can see him as the eventual heir apparent at the Mike, but as a rookie, he’ll need to excel in the third phase to cement his spot on the 53. \n\nRoster Bubble/Practice Squad\n\n*The Bears did bring fan favorite Jack Sanborn back after he spent a year in Dallas, where he missed 11 games with a groin injury. The soon-to-be 26-year-old signed a one-year league minimum deal, but his experience could give him an edge. \n\n“I love it here in Chicago and being part of what [coach] Ben Johnson and [defensive coordinator] Dennis Allen have been building here and the success that they’ve had,” Sanborn told <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/jack-sanborn-pumped-to-rejoin-hometown-bears\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/jack-sanborn-pumped-to-rejoin-hometown-bears\">ChicagoBears.com</a> after re-signing with his hometown team. “It’s something I couldn’t pass up, and I’m grateful that I’m able to come back here and help in any way I can.”\n\nTony Fields II played in 45 games (10 starts) from 2021 to 2024 with the Browns, but was injured and waived in ’24 before landing on the Rams practice squad. He didn’t play in 2025 after being cut by the Rams, but in 2026, he made the All-UFL team as a member of the Columbus Aviators. His experience will keep him in the mix for a job. \n\nJon Rhattigan is another veteran special teamer with over 1,200 snaps from 2021 to 2025. \n\nWayne Matthews III is a 2026 UDFA from Michigan State, and at his pro day, he was the only non-lineman to hit 20 reps on the bench press. \n\nHyppolite only saw action in 7 games as a rookie (31 snaps on defense and 82 snaps on special teams) while dealing with a shoulder injury and not being able to crack the active game day roster when healthy. His speed and athleticism will give him an opportunity to shine in the third phase, but if he can’t prove worthy of playing defense, he might be destined for the practice squad.\n\nThe Bears carried 5 linebackers last year, so how many do you think make it this year?\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784725200;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4968;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Tremaine Edmunds\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2461;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e4d3269a86473721cdbace88a8c7955a\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Did Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills get ahead of the linebacker market?\";s:4:\"link\";s:149:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-salary-cap-contracts/137081/did-brandon-beane-and-the-buffalo-bills-get-ahead-of-the-linebacker-market\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"When reports that the Buffalo Bills signed linebacker Terrel Bernard to a four-year, $50 million extension in March 2025, the reaction from portions of Bills Mafia was mixed. As real contract numbers slowly surfaced, the deal was a four-year, $42 million contract with some escalators and “not like to be earned” bonuses. Fast forward to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5349:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 20: Terrel Bernard #8 of the Buffalo Bills exits the field at halftime during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen reports that the Buffalo Bills signed linebacker Terrel Bernard to a <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/3/19/24389340/terrel-bernard-contract-details-top-10-linebacker-money-for-the-bills-captain-salary-cap\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/3/19/24389340/terrel-bernard-contract-details-top-10-linebacker-money-for-the-bills-captain-salary-cap\">four-year, $50 million extension</a> in March 2025, the reaction from portions of Bills Mafia was mixed. As real contract numbers slowly surfaced, the deal was a four-year, $42 million contract with some escalators and “not like to be earned” bonuses. Fast forward to the end of the 2025 season, and any of the positivity derived had seemingly vanished altogether.\n\nSome questioned whether general manager Brandon Beane had moved too quickly. Bernard was coming off consecutive 100 tackle seasons and had established himself as the leader of Buffalo’s defense, but injuries limited his effectiveness in 2025. \n\nWas paying him $10.5 million per season an overreaction?\n\nOn Tuesday, the Miami Dolphins <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2079590199781167374\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2079590199781167374\">agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million</a> extension with Jordyn Brooks, including $35 million guaranteed . The contract keeps Brooks in Miami through the 2029 season and makes him one of the NFL’s highest-paid linebackers at $17.1 million per year.\n\nThe comparison between the two contracts is striking. \n\nWhile Brooks received just $9.3 million more in total contract value, he’s earning $6.6 million more per season on average than Bernard. Had Bernard reached this offseason healthy and produced another 100-plus tackle campaign, it’s fair to wonder whether his asking price would have climbed much closer to Brooks’ range.\n\nTo be fair, Brooks has earned every bit of his new contract. The former first round pick is coming off a spectacular 2025 season in which he led the NFL with 183 tackles, had 3.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, forced a fumble, and earned First-Team All-Pro honors for the first time in his career.\n\nBernard’s résumé isn’t quite as decorated. Not even close. What he represents however, is something the Bills value philosophically; develop, lead, extend. That’s been their trademark in the Beane era.\n\nSince taking over as Buffalo’s starting middle linebacker, Bernard has become the quarterback of the Bills defense. He’s been voted one of the team’s captains in each of the past two seasons alongside Josh Allen. He produced back-to-back 100 tackle seasons while healthy in 2023 and 2024. But injuries slowed him in 2025, dropping his production almost by half.\n\nThe Bills weren’t paying solely for statistics. They were investing in one of the leaders of their locker room, a player they believe is entering his prime, and one they wanted to keep in Buffalo before the market had another chance to reset.\n\nIt’s a strategy Beane has used repeatedly. Rather than waiting for players to reach free agency or produce career years, Buffalo has often signed foundational pieces early. Christian Benford, Khalil Shakir, Greg Rousseau, and Bernard all fit that philosophy. But, is it the right move? You never know until it plays out.\n\nLooking at Brooks’ extension, it’s becoming easier to understand the timing. If Bernard returns to his 2023 and 2024 form this season, a $10.5 million annual salary could quickly look like one of the better values among starting linebackers. Had Buffalo waited until 2026, they might have been negotiating in a market where Brooks’ $17.1 million annual average had become an obvious benchmark.\n\nIf Bernard returns to being the every-down captain who routinely topped 100 tackles and anchored the defense, Beane’s decision to extend him early could prove to be outstanding value. If injuries continue to limit his availability or production, the questions surrounding the contract will only grow louder.\n\nThe truth is, we still don’t know whether Beane got a bargain or paid a premium for Bernard. That answer won’t come from comparing contracts just yet. It’ll come from Bernard’s performance over the next 17 games. For Bills fans, if he has a great season, contract numbers rarely matter.\n\nFor now, the Bills’ decision remains incomplete. 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In our Dynasty Rookie Draft Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.\nSituation\nName: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994399/Malik_Benson\">Malik Benson</a>\nPosition: Wide Receiver\nPro Team: Las Vegas Raiders\nCollege Team: Oregon via Florida State via Alabama via Hutchinson Community College\nDraft Status: Round 6, Pick 195\nThe Raiders had clear intentions of revamping their offense this off-season. Having the number one overall selection locked up aids greatly, as <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994674/Fernando_Mendoza\">Fernando Mendoza</a> was unofficially a Raider in January before officially becoming one in April. Knowing Mendoza was theirs, they hired offensive-minded head coach Klint Kubiak, threw the bag at free agent center Tyler Linderbaum, and signed <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994030/Jalen_Nailor\">Jalen Nailor</a> to add more talent to their receiver room.\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784721603;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:6:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:14:\"2026 NFL Draft\";i:2;s:18:\"2026 Rookie Update\";i:3;s:8:\"featured\";i:4;s:12:\"Malik Benson\";i:5;s:7:\"premium\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13329;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Benson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2465;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"44bd64a4afe68692f7b460683c9a6e19\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Chiefs News: Is 2026 ‘The Last Dance’ for Travis Kelce?\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/205737/chiefs-news-2026-last-dance-travis-kelce\";s:11:\"description\";s:312:\"The latest There was a stretch of time earlier this offseason when it was unclear whether Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce would be returning to the field or retiring from the sport. That has been cleared up since with a one-year deal, but it’s hard to imagine the same scenario playing out next […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9215:\"\n\n\n \n Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) warms up an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Emily Curiel/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) \n\nThe latest\n\nThere was a stretch of time earlier this offseason when it was unclear whether <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> tight end Travis Kelce would be returning to the field or retiring from the sport.\n\nThat has been cleared up since with a one-year deal, but it’s hard to imagine the same scenario playing out next year. If the 2026 season already felt like the final chapter in Kelce’s career, the team around him only added to that narrative with an Instagram post.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/news/travis-kelce-retirement-speculation-training-circle-2026\">Travis Kelce’s Longtime Trainer Drops Major Hint About His NFL Future | Sports Illustrated</a>\n\n\nIt was Carter’s message across the image, however, that immediately commanded attention.\n\n\n\n“Andrew and I started with Travis before his rookie year in the NFL,” Carter wrote. “Know the [GOAT] is preparing for THE LAST DANCE. Next stop Canton/HOF.”\n\n\n\nKelce has not announced that the 2026 season will be his last. Still, the deliberate “Last Dance” reference, coupled with Carter’s mention of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, made the post difficult to dismiss as an ordinary training-camp tribute.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-to-host-training-camp-kingdom-xp-video-gaming-pop-up-event\">Chiefs to Host Training Camp Kingdom XP Video Gaming Pop-Up Event | The Mothership</a>\n\n\nFans will have the opportunity to test their skills with five stations, including over 40 consoles featuring premier titles such as Madden, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and others, along with two racing simulators, for a chance to compete for prizes. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to challenge gaming influencers, including Adrian Armour, BigCamIAm, The Epitome KC, Rhido, Equus, and Jay Todd Talks in 1-on-1 Fortnite battles.\n\n\n\nFans can access the Kingdom XP Video Gaming Pop Up with their training camp tickets, which are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-12-kansas-city-chiefs-get-to-answer-whether-their-dynasty-is-over-132749205.html\">NFL offseason power rankings: No. 12 Kansas City Chiefs get to answer whether their dynasty is over | Yahoo! Sports</a>\n\n\nIn 2024, the Chiefs went 11-0 in games decided by seven points or less, counting playoffs, and 6-0 in games decided by three or less. They set an NFL record for consecutive wins in one-score games. Then, last season, their record was 1-9 in games decided by seven points or less and 1-6 when games were decided by three or less. While regression is a real thing, that big of a shift makes no logical sense.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-news/chiefs-offensive-players-most-to-gain-or-lose-2026-nfl-training-camp-st-joe/\">Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive players with the most to gain (or lose) during 2026 NFL training camp in St. Joe | A to Z Sports</a>\n\n\nBrashard Smith, a former wide receiver turned running back, might have the most to lose. He was the only holdover in a room that has been transformed under DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy. Smith was tasked with adding strength this offseason, and the question remains whether the coaching staff envisions him as a running back with a defined role or a tweener stuck between a murky receiver competition and a fierce backfield battle.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/news-rumors-jeff-caldwell-training-camp/\">Chiefs Rookie WR Put on Notice Ahead of Training Camp | Heavy Sports</a>\n\n\nDuring a July interview with 32BeatWriters, KSHB 41 Chiefs media member and producer Nick Jacobs was very honest about what he saw from Caldwell this spring.\n\n\n\n“Caldwell hasn’t really stood out yet,” Jacobs began, putting the rookie on notice.\n\n\n\n“I mean heightwise, he’s obviously the tallest receiver there,” the KC reporter continued. “He looks like a tight end in terms of height, but in terms of him kind of separating himself right now, that hasn’t necessarily occurred.”\n\n\nAround the NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-devonte-wyatt-three-year-57-million-extension\">John Harbaugh on Cam Skaettebo’s botched backflip: ‘Dude, at least stick it’</a>\n\n\n“My reaction was — I haven’t talked to him yet; I’m going to talk to him, I’m sure. My reaction was this: Dude, at least stick it. I mean, land the thing if you’re going to do it, you know?” Harbaugh said, chuckling. “That was my first reaction.”\n\n\n\nIt’s easy for Harbaugh to make jokes after Skattebo came out of the flub unscathed. If an injury occurs during his next backward spin, it would be no laughing matter – something surely the coach will express when he does talk to the running back about the incident.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49417979/dolphins-all-pro-lb-jordyn-brooks-reach-3-year-513m-extension\">Dolphins, All-Pro LB Jordyn Brooks reach 3-year, $51.3M extension | ESPN</a>\n\n\nWe’re going to take a flier on Fulton, who was impressive under Jesse Minter with the Chargers in 2024 before earning a two-year, $20 million deal with the Chiefs in free agency. Injuries cost him most of his debut season in Kansas City, though it never seemed that he persuaded defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to give him more significant playing time. The Chiefs are rebuilding their cornerback room, but I’d expect Mansoor Delane, L’Jarius Sneed and Nohl Williams to be the top three options, opening up the opportunity to add Fulton or former Dolphins starter Kader Kohou to this lineup.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7460561/2026/07/21/karl-ravech-espn-layoffs-nfl-network/\">Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among ESPN layoffs in latest round of cuts: Sources | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nOn Monday, ESPN laid off NFL analyst Ryan Clark as part of the cuts. ESPN declined further comment.\n\n\n\nESPN also severed ties with former NFL MVP Cam Newton, longtime SportsCenter stalwart David Lloyd, injury expert Stephania Bell, former All-Pro linebacker and talk show host Bart Scott, as well as NFL Network analyst Charles Davis. News of the Bell, Lloyd and Scott layoffs were first reported by Front Office Sports; Outkick initially mentioned the Newton decision.\n\n\nIn case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride\n\n<a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-training-camp/205693/chiefs-training-camp-preview-return-specialist-job\">Chiefs training camp preview: Who to consider for return specialist job</a>\n\n\nEmmett Johnson\n\n\n\n2024 NCAA return statistics\n\n\n\nKick returns/yards: 3/24 Punt returns/yards: N/A\n\n\n\nDespite not being utilized at all as a kick returner in college, Johnson might be the frontrunner to win the job in 2026. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game last month, saying that he was excited to see how Johnson fit in with the new kickoff rules in the NFL.\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social Media\n\n\nFacebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadPride/\">Like our page</a>\n\n\n\nInstagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadpride/\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nX: Follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/arrowheadpride\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nAP Staff on X: <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/21408757/arrowhead-pride-on-social-media\">See complete list</a>\n\n\n\n90.9 The Bridge on X: Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/909thebridge\">@909thebridge</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784721600;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Arrowheadlines\";i:1;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1466;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Travis Kelce\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2466;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"639b26de85e5d06d7b0864ebedc9fb2a\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Deebo Samuel: I\'m ready to rock out when the opportunity comes\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deebo-samuel-im-ready-to-rock-out-when-the-opportunity-comes\";s:11:\"description\";s:156:\"While training camps start to open around the league, there are a number of notable veteran players still looking for places to play during the 2026 season.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2589:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_bradywwe_260721\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"305205\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_bradywwe_260721\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_bradywwe_260721\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Florio: Brady\'s venture into WWE \'is too much\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/mike-florio-tom-bradys-venture-into-wwe-is-too-much\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-21T14:54:58Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n While training camps start to open around the league, there are a number of notable veteran players still looking for places to play during the 2026 season. That list includes wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who became a free agent in March when his contract with the Commanders expired. In a YouTube video, Samuel said that his extended time as a free agent has \"kind of been tough\" but that he is confident he\'s ready to hit the ground running once a chance to play materializes. \"Some people ask like, \"Are you <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o80ucnIrQyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ready to hang it up</a>?\" And I\'m like, ‘Nah, everything\'s got timing,’” Samuel said. \"I promise you when the time come, it\'s going to come. And I\'m overly prepared, overly ready for the moment. And whenever that right opportunity show up, we here first, man, and ready to rock out.\"Samuel scored 42 touchdowns as a receiver and runner over six seasons with the 49ers and he caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns after being traded to the Commanders last year. That production was down from his best years with the Niners and it remains to be seen where he might get a chance to show he still has a lot in the tank. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784720748;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2467;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b04fd6d4a5889d763c62f8fcfc5bcb5c\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Titans training camp preview: EDGE & Defensive Line\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-training-camp/65967/titans-training-camp-preview-edge-defensive-line\";s:11:\"description\";s:398:\"The Tennessee Titans will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’ll be previewing several position groups until then. The Titans have 16 defensive lineman on the offseason roster. General manager Mike Borgonzi made big-time acquisitions at this position. In camp (16): Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2849:\"\n\n\n \n Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons speaks after mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. | ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’ll be previewing several position groups until then. The Titans have 16 defensive lineman on the offseason roster. General manager Mike Borgonzi made big-time acquisitions at this position.\n\nIn camp (16): Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers, Jermaine Johnson II, Jacob Martin, Keldric Faulk, Femi Oladejo, Jordan Elliott, Solomon Thomas, Jaylen Harrell, Earnest Brown IV, Malik Herring, Jalyn Holmes, Timmy Horne, Cam Horsley, Truman Jones, Jackie Marshall.\n\nBiggest storyline: Head coach Robert Saleh was allowed to revamp this position in his vision. Borgonzi acquired five veterans via free agency and trades that previously played for Saleh with the 49ers or Jets. Franklin-Myers, Johnson, Thomas, Elliott and Martin were all brought here due to their familiarity with the scheme. The head coach also approved of trading up for Faulk at No. 31 overall.\n\nMost to prove: Femi Oladejo. Titans fans immediately questioned Borgonzi’s decision to draft him with a second-round pick. Oladejo was a raw prospect coming out of UCLA who made a position switch from linebacker to EDGE in his final college season. He didn’t register a sack with the Titans as a rookie and suffered a season-ending injury in Week 6. He’s officially on bust watch.\n\nBreakout star: We’re not necessarily sure the Titans have a breakout star on the defensive line. Simmons and Franklin-Myers are expected to be the dominant forces. Perhaps Oladejo breaks out. Perhaps Johnson regains form under Saleh after a 2024 Achilles injury limited his 2025 effectiveness. Martin is the darkhorse here, and Faulk is an exciting rookie.\n\nTraining camp competition: Saleh has discussed rotating defensive lineman early and often. You’ll especially see Martin, Oladejo, Johnson, and Faulk rotating at edge. Perhaps Jaylen Harrell gets into that mix too after a strong conclusion to his 2025 campaign. Elliott and Thomas will play supporting roles behind Simmons and Franklin-Myers. Rookie Jackie Marshall is trying to make the 53-man roster. He’ll face competition from Cam Horsley and Jalyn Holmes. Everyone else is likely just a camp body.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784719800;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:1;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";i:2;s:30:\"Tennessee Titans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6125;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jeffery Simmons\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2468;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7364b916d9f75568306f6bc2c393fcfd\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"New Orleans Saints News, July 22: Saints corner has all the potential in the world\";s:4:\"link\";s:149:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111923/new-orleans-saints-news-july-22-saints-corner-has-all-the-potential-in-the-world\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. What is Kool-Aid McKinstry’s ceiling? The 3rd year CB is cementing himself as one of the best on the Saints secondary The Saints got surprising production at edge rusher last year. Can it be repeated? Several seasoned veterans and some new names should beef […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1777:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) reacts after a play against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-roster/111892/what-is-kool-aid-mckinstrys-ceiling\">What is Kool-Aid McKinstry’s ceiling?</a>\n\nThe 3rd year CB is cementing himself as one of the best on the Saints secondary\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/new-orleans-saints-edge-rusher-preview-2026-nfl-training-camp/article_14d1ea14-b85c-40c7-836e-bd9933367d73.html\">The Saints got surprising production at edge rusher last year. Can it be repeated?</a>\n\nSeveral seasoned veterans and some new names should beef up production with the pass rush \n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25456635-new-nfl-rumors-roger-goodells-new-contract-ahead-expiration-date\">New NFL Rumors on Roger Goodell’s New Contract Ahead of Expiration Date</a>\n\nThe commissioner is here to stay\n\n\n“Travis Etienne is the No. 1 back in New Orleans right now.” 😤<a href=\"https://x.com/ErinESummers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ErinESummers</a> breaks down what to expect from the Saints RB room heading into this season. (via Yahoo Sports Daily) <a href=\"https://t.co/GQ8VhyOyX4\">pic.twitter.com/GQ8VhyOyX4</a>— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079574937275179493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784719800;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11675;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Kool-Aid McKinstry\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2469;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3c2bb75e370b6d780cd9cd60b912df9d\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Patriots 2026 scouting report for DT Isaiah Iton\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131352/isaiah-iton-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"The New England Patriots entered this year’s free agency with 14 of their players in need of a new contract. Initially, only two of them — QB Tommy DeVito, TE/FB Jack Westover — were retained. Earlier this week, a third joined the mix: Isaiah Iton, who had remained on the open market since March, was […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9246:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 16: Isaiah Iton #68 of the New England Patriots celebrates after a play during an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots entered this year’s free agency with 14 of their players in need of a new contract. Initially, only two of them — QB Tommy DeVito, TE/FB Jack Westover — were retained. Earlier this week, a third joined the mix: Isaiah Iton, who had remained on the open market since March, was <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131249/patriots-re-sign-isaiah-iton-training-camp\">re-signed</a> to effectively take the place of fellow defensive tackle Travis Shaw.\n\nFor Iton, this will present an opportunity to pick up where he left off.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Isaiah Iton\n\nPosition: Defensive tackle/Interior defensive line\n\nJersey number: 62\n\nOpening day age: 25 (8/23/2001)\n\n<a href=\"https://ras.football/\">Measurements</a>: 6’2 5/8”, 300 lbs, 10 1/8” hand size, 34” arm length, 82 3/4” wingspan, 4.84s short shuttle, 32 1/2” vertical jump, 9’3” broad jump, 29 bench press reps, 7.62 Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL teams: Tennessee Titans (2024), New England Patriots (2025-) | College: Northern Colorado (2019), Hutchinson (2020), Ole Miss (2021-22), Rutgers (2023)\n\nTypically, the term “journeyman” is used to describe NFL players bouncing between teams on a fairly regular basis. Iton, however, was a journeyman back in college.\n\nInitially a no-star recruit out of Pearland High School in Pearland, TX, he began his career at Northern Colorado but after playing in 12 games with three starts transferred to Hutchinson in 2020. While Covid-19 prevented him from appearing in any games for the Blue Dragons, his stint at the JUCO level allowed him to meet his academic requirements and find a spot at Ole Miss.\n\nIn two seasons with the Rebels, Iton played 23 games with two starts. He entered the transfer portal following his junior campaign, moving to Rutgers to close out his college career. He spent only one season with the Scarlet Knights, but it was the best of his career: Iton started all 13 games in 2023, registering 38 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks and a fumble recovery — production good enough to secure him a spot with the Titans after he went undrafted the following spring.\n\nAfter one season on Tennessee’s practice squad, he joined the Patriots in the spring of 2025 but ended up missing the entire season on injured reserve. He has yet to appear in any games for the club.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: A compactly-built defender with a low center of gravity and good use of leverage, Iton has the length to be competitive at the point of attack. He uses his 34-inch arms well to get into blockers’ chests, and combines them with a strong initial punch to transfer his upper-body power into his opponent. His reach allows him to effectively two-gap up front versus the run, and to disrupt the ball carrier or quarterback even when engaged. He plays with good eyes against the run and some solid burst and leg drive out of his stance. He also can play multiple techniques up front.\n\nWeaknesses: Iton is not the most dynamic player, especially as a pass rusher. His lateral agility is limited and he lacks the foot speed to be much of a factor in pursuit or as a looper on stunts. In general, he is more of a power player than somebody able to win with finesse or technique: his use of counters remains underdeveloped and if he gets stymied on first contact, he can quickly turn into a non-factor.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: N/A\n\nSeason recap: Following the conclusion of the Titans’ 2024 season, Iton signed a futures contract with the team for 2025. However, he was let go by the organization in mid-April and had to spend the next month without a team. During that time, the Patriots brought him in to their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis and apparently liked what they saw: in mid-May, they signed Iton to their 90-man roster.\n\nThe Rutgers product remained there through the early stages of training camp and preseason. However, his 44th preseason snap — 42 on defense, 2 on special teams — proved to be his last of the year: Iton suffered a hip injury against the Vikings in the second exhibition contest that led to him getting waived with an injury designation two days later. He went unclaimed, reverting to season-ending injured reserve.\n\nMoving to IR was a disappointing end to what had been a solid summer for Iton. Steadily increasing the quality of his reps and showing some promise against the run in particular, he appeared to be a dark-horse candidate for a spot on the practice squad if not the 53-man team.\n\nIton ended his 2025 season with those two preseason appearances as well as three tackles, including one for a loss of yards. As noted above, he was not tendered by the Patriots as an exclusive rights free agent.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: 3-/1-technique defensive tackle | Ability: Depth player/Role player | Contract: Signed through 2026 (2027 ERFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Just like he did last summer, Iton will line up along the Patriots’ interior defensive line. There, he will be used as a 3- or 1-technique tackle who will see most of his actions on early down or as part of specific defensive packages. Whether or not he can help replace free agency departee Khyiris Tonga remains to be seen, but he projects as a rotational option behind the top trio of Milton Williams, Christian Barmore and Cory Durden.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? Iton has added 23 pounds to his frame since entering the NFL in 2024, a reflection of the fact that he is still a developing player even as a pro. How far that development will take him is anybody’s guess, but the best-case scenario appears to be as a two-down specialist capable of playing the run at a high level.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? While his usability as an all-around defensive tackle will depend on his growth as a pass rusher, Iton has decent flexibility from a lineup perspective. In his lone preseason in New England he lined up as a 3-technique, 1-technique and even at the nose. He also can play on the field goal/extra point blocking team.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? The Patriots signed Iton to a one-year contract, and even though the full details of the pact have yet to be reported the assumption is that it will be worth the equivalent of the exclusive rights tender he did not receive back in March. If so, he will be on a non-guaranteed $885,000 base salary that simultaneously functions as his cap number and will not qualify him for Top 51 status in the offseason.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? Iton was a roster bubble player in 2025, and he will be again in 2026. That being said, he did show some promise versus the run last summer. If he can pick up where he left off, he should at least make things interesting in what will be a six-player competition for playing time and roster spots behind the starter-level trio mentioned above.\n\nSummary: The Patriots’ interior run defense is a question mark heading into training camp, and Iton alone will not provide all the answers. However, his skillset and size suggests that he might get more prominent reps in training camp than the typical mid-July signing does. And from there, anything seems possible when it comes to making the 53-man roster or, more realistically, the practice squad.\n\nWhat do you think about Isaiah Iton heading into the 2026 season? Will he pick up where he left off? Or will his second stint in New England also be a short one? 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Earlier this offseason, I identified four particular ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:15798:\"The quarterback position is absurdly stacked in 2026 fantasy football drafts. We’ve got the usual elite names at the top, and then there’s an absolutely massive tier of players with real league-winning ceilings. Earlier this offseason, I identified <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/04/4-qb2s-with-top-5-potential-fantasy-football-picks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">four particular QB2s with top-five upside</a>: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis</a>. \nI still love all four as high-ceiling picks, but I’m not going to feature them again today. In most seasons, that would make it hard to write this article. Not this year. Here are three more quarterbacks with genuinely league-winning upside despite an <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) outside of the top 12 at the position.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football QB2s With Top-5 Potential\nBelow are three quarterbacks being drafted outside of the top 12 who could finish inside the top five in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)</a> | ADP: QB13\nDo I even need to explain myself here? Yes, the Chiefs’ offense hasn’t been as dominant in recent years, and yes, Patrick Mahomes himself is coming off a season-ending ACL injury. But we’re still talking about one of the greatest fantasy football quarterbacks of all time.\nMahomes has finished among the top five quarterbacks in fantasy points per game in five of his eight seasons. That includes not one but two of the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2025/08/top-10-fantasy-football-seasons-of-all-time-at-every-position/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top 10 fantasy seasons ever</a>. It also includes last season. \nEven as Kansas City sputtered toward its first non-playoff season of the Mahomes era, he averaged a whopping 21.1 fantasy points per game. That number was good for second in the league, tied with MVP candidates <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-maye.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake Maye</a> and Matthew Stafford.\nOf course, we can’t ignore the injury. Mahomes is reportedly <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-goal-to-play-chiefs-week-1-game-against-broncos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on track to play in Week 1</a>, but there’s no guarantee he is his usual, magic-making self. This is particularly concerning because Mahomes, who has always added at least some fantasy value with his legs, relied more on rushing production than he ever has before in 2025. \nAt the peak of his fantasy dominance between 2018 and 2022, Mahomes added around 2.8 points per game on the ground. Last season, that number was a massive 5.2 points, easily the most of his career. \nWe can’t expect that level of rushing production to continue into 2026. Not only will Mahomes’ mobility potentially be limited in his return from injury, but the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> should mean that the Chiefs’ run game is less disastrous, taking work off the franchise quarterback’s plate. \nWith reduced rushing upside, Mahomes will need to ratchet up the passing production to be a top-five fantasy option. But if anyone can do that, it’s him. The return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy should help Kansas City’s offense, and the Chiefs are bound to be out for revenge after a hugely disappointing 2025. \nWhether Mahomes, Andy Reid, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a> and Co. actually have it in them to return to former dominance remains to be seen. But if they do, it will come with plenty of sweet, sweet fantasy points.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Love (QB – GB)</a> | ADP: QB18\nLike Patrick Mahomes, it doesn’t take much projection to show that Jordan Love can be a top-five fantasy quarterback: He’s done it before, finishing as the QB5 in points per game in 2023, his first season as the Packers’ starter. Over the last two seasons, Love has performed more like a high-end to middling QB2, but there are reasons to believe 2026 could be a bounce-back season.\nArguably the biggest obstacle standing between Love and top-tier fantasy production is his own head coach. Over the last two seasons, Matt LaFleur has leaned heavily into a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-jacobs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Jacobs</a>-led run game as the engine of the Packers’ offense. \nGreen Bay was third-lowest in the NFL in pass rate in 2024, and fifth-lowest in 2025. They were also in the bottom 10 in terms of pass rate versus expected in both seasons. \nMeanwhile, Love has remained elite on a rate basis. He was seventh-highest in fantasy points per opportunity in 2024, and 15th-best last season. That may not sound too impressive, but this metric isn’t kind to relatively immobile pocket passers like Love. \nThat 15th ranking last season left him tied with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a>, two excellent fantasy options who simply saw more per-game volume. In adjusted net yards per attempt, a more straight-up passing efficiency stat, Love ranked fifth in both of his “down” seasons. \nAnd there are some reasons — albeit mostly circumstantial — to believe the Packers will take a more aggressive approach this season. \nFor one, LaFleur himself has stated that they need to <a href=\"https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/2038641349046747340?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">“strip everything down and start like it’s year one all over again</a><a href=\"https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/2038641349046747340?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">“</a> on offense. For another, Jacobs, who has carried the load in both of the last two seasons and is still the only proven running back on the Packers’ roster, showed signs of slowing down last season. \nThe Packers also ranked second in expected points added (EPA) per dropback (0.273) last year and just 21st in EPA per rush (-0.076). Obviously, a lot of that passing efficiency is based on play action, which in turn relies on the threat of the run game (at least in theory). But that difference is stark, and if you and I know about it, you can bet LaFleur does. \nIt’s by no means guaranteed, but Green Bay’s offense might take a more pass-heavy approach this season. If it does, all we need is Love to maintain something close to the genuinely elite per-attempt numbers he has consistently posted throughout his career. Then we could be looking at a true fantasy QB1 who is available at the very end of fantasy drafts.\nGain a competitive edge with expert-written strategy guides, advanced mock draft tools, player outlooks, and live Discord access — all inside our powerful <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Draft Kit</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix (QB DEN)</a> | ADP: QB15\nUnlike the previous two names on this list, Bo Nix has never been a top-five fantasy quarterback. On the other hand, his fantasy resume over just the last two seasons is more impressive than either Mahomes’ or Love’s. He has finished as exactly the QB7 in each of his first two seasons in the NFL. \nNix also has something else going for him that neither Love nor the now-hobbled Mahomes has: Genuine dual-threat upside. Since he entered the league in 2024, Nix has racked up 132.6 fantasy points with his legs. Only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-olb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a> — otherwise known as the league’s premier dual-threat quarterbacks — have more over that time span. \nTo be fair, I should note that Nix is helped by his perfect health record in that stat. On a per-game basis, his 3.9 rushing points per game land him closer to players like Brock Purdy, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> and Drake Maye than the genuinely game-breaking rushing options. But 3.9 points per game on the ground is nothing to scoff at.\nMeanwhile, Nix’s passing outlook is trending in the right direction. With all due respect to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>, offseason addition <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle</a> is immediately by far the best weapon Nix has had in his young career. And Sutton himself hasn’t gone anywhere, leaving Denver with a very solid receiver duo. That’s not to mention other young receiving playmakers like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/troy-franklin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troy Franklin</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/pat-bryant.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Bryant</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a>.\nLooking at things another way, <a href=\"https://g.espncdn.com/s/ffldraftkit/26/NFLDK2026_CS_ClayProjections2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Clay’s preseason projections</a> have Nix as the fantasy QB8. He’s behind only the aforementioned dual-threat demigods, Burrow, Maye, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart</a> (whose own rushing ability would have earned him a spot in this article if his ADP wasn’t just too high at QB12). \nNix’s combination of solid passing efficiency — even if it’s more thanks to Sean Payton and an excellent offensive line than his own ability — and non-negligible rushing production gives him a very safe floor. 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Find him on <a href=\"https://x.com/TChmyz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter</a> and <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/tchmyz.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluesky</a> @Tchmyz for more fantasy content or to ask questions.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784718593;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:10:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:8:\"Sleepers\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:6:\"Bo Nix\";i:8;s:11:\"Jordan Love\";i:9;s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6804;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jordan Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2471;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"be9aeccff926086715f38085fc5658b4\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"8 WRs to Draft in the RB Dead Zone (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/8-wrs-to-draft-in-the-rb-dead-zone-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:248:\"The running back dead zone has generally been between the third and sixth rounds. Running backs in this range have struggled historically compared to wide receivers and even tight ends in the same span. A couple of factors go into ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12134:\"The running back dead zone has generally been between the third and sixth rounds. Running backs in this range have struggled historically compared to wide receivers and even tight ends in the same span.\nA couple of factors go into the running back dead zone. The top one is fantasy players pushing running backs up in the ADP after seeing an early run at the position in the first two rounds. However, that has changed over the past few years. The general public has become more willing to draft wide receivers early in their fantasy drafts.\nWith more wide receivers getting drafted in the first two rounds, running backs have been more appropriately ranked and drafted. While the dead zone isn’t as significant as in the past, there are several wide receivers that fantasy players should target over running backs in this range.\nLet’s look at my eight favorite wide receivers to draft inside the running back dead zone in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWide Receivers to Draft in the RB Dead Zone (Fantasy Football)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADP via FantasyPros</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (KC)</a>: ADP 25.5 | WR11\nRice has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this offseason. He served a 30-day sentence for violating his probation. Furthermore, the superstar is rehabbing following a clean-up procedure on his knee. Hopefully, Rice doesn’t get suspended, and he and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes</a> are ready to play in Week 1. Last year, the superstar played in only eight games due to a suspension and an injury. However, he was outstanding when on the field, averaging 18.8 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring over 23.1 in half the contests.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith (PHI)</a>: ADP 26.5 | WR12\nThe worst-kept secret in the NFL was the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a> trade. Smith has taken over as the Eagles’ No. 1 wide receiver with Brown in New England. Last season, he finished as the WR20, averaging 11.9 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Smith was outstanding when seeing enough volume, averaging 19.3 fantasy points per game in the seven contests where he had seven or more targets, scoring 20 or more in nearly a third of those outings. Smith will have a career year as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts</a>’ top pass catcher.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers (BAL)</a>: ADP 31.5 | WR14\nBaltimore made several changes to their receiving corps this offseason. Yet, Flowers’ role as the clear-cut No. 1 option in the passing game remains unchallenged. Last year, the former Boston College star averaged 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game, a career high. However, he was even better when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a> played, averaging 15 fantasy points per game on only 6.9 targets per contest. Despite coming off his first career WR1 finish, don’t be surprised if Flowers sets career highs in every category this season under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins (CIN)</a>: ADP 35.5 | WR16\nUnfortunately, Higgins has a history of injuries. However, he has finished in the WR15 through WR19 range in PPR scoring in three of the past four years, including 2025, despite <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Burrow</a> missing over half the season. Despite averaging slightly fewer targets per game with Burrow (6.7 vs. 7.8), Higgins averaged more fantasy points per contest (15.2 vs. 13.4) and fantasy points per target (2.3 vs. 1.7) with the superstar quarterback. The 15.2 fantasy points per game average would have made him the WR10 on a points-per-contest basis last year.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/cheat-sheets/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle (DEN)</a>: ADP 42.5 | WR22\nWhile the Miami Dolphins’ offense was inconsistent last season, Waddle ended the year as the WR24, averaging 12.1 PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, the veteran didn’t need a massive target share to produce top-12 fantasy numbers. Waddle averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game in the 12 contests with six or more targets last season. He would have finished as the WR11 on a points-per-game basis with that average. Waddle should have no trouble totaling 102 targets (six per game) as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a>’s clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson (GB)</a>: ADP 53.5 | WR27\nLast season, Watson was the WR15 on a points-per-game basis among wide receivers with at least nine games played, averaging 13.2 PPR fantasy points per contest despite averaging only 5.5 targets per outing after missing the first seven weeks recovering from a torn ACL. Furthermore, he averaged 16.1 fantasy points per game in six of the 10 contests with five or more targets last year. More importantly, the Packers moved on from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> this offseason, which should open up more targets for Watson in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore (BUF)</a>: ADP 54.5 | WR28\nAfter years of dealing with subpar quarterbacks, Moore gets to play with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-olb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> in 2026. Yet, he has been productive, averaging 14 or more PPR fantasy points per game in five of seven seasons since his rookie year despite never being an elite touchdown scorer. Meanwhile, the Bills have lacked a go-to wide receiver since <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefon Diggs</a> was traded. However, Diggs finished as the WR9 in his final season in Buffalo, averaging 9.4 targets and 16.1 fantasy points per game. Moore could have similar success with Allen under center.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze (CHI)</a>: ADP 58.5 | WR29\nOdunze got off to one of the hottest starts last year, ranking as the WR3 over the first month, averaging 19.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he scored 15 or more fantasy points in half of his games. Meanwhile, DJ Moore is gone, and the Bears did nothing to replace him. While <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> are popular breakout candidates, Odunze could easily have a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a>-like top-12 finish if he gets seven targets per game. 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For more from Mike, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/mike-fanelli.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Mike_NFL2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Mike_NFL2</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784718560;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:14:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:6;s:16:\"Christian Watson\";i:7;s:13:\"Devonta Smith\";i:8;s:8:\"DJ Moore\";i:9;s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";i:10;s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";i:11;s:11:\"Rome Odunze\";i:12;s:11:\"Tee Higgins\";i:13;s:11:\"Zay Flowers\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:8:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7525;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"DeVonta Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8167;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Christian Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9997;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Zay Flowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6801;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Tee Higgins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4983;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"DJ Moore\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11620;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rome Odunze\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2472;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a867e8db69fc115eafac8d37e3cd6c12\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"3 Bounce-Back Tight Ends to Draft (Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/3-bounce-back-tight-ends-to-draft-fantasy-football-picks/\";s:11:\"description\";s:263:\"As I look back at the 2025 fantasy football finishes of tight ends, there are three who immediately stand out as bounce-back candidates, and average draft position (ADP) data confirms that. Below, I’ll examine each of these players and explain ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:8693:\"As I look back at the 2025 fantasy football finishes of tight ends, there are three who immediately stand out as bounce-back candidates, and average draft position (ADP) data confirms that. Below, I’ll examine each of these players and explain their pitfalls.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nBounce-Back Fantasy Football Tight Ends\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft (TE – GB)</a>\nBefore Tucker Kraft tore his ACL in Week 9, he was having a sensational season. From Weeks 1 to 8, he was the TE2 in PPR leagues, and that included a Week 5 bye. Kraft averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game and had a high of 33.3 points in Week 8. Over that same period, he had a 20.6% target share, trailing only <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a>‘ 21.1%. Kraft caught 30 of his 41 targets for 469 yards and six touchdowns.\nDoubs is no longer on the team after signing a four-year, $68 million deal with the New England Patriots. Sure, Kraft will still compete with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a> for targets, but if he recovers well from his ACL, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Love</a> will look his way again.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a>\nBrock Bowers finished the season as the TE8 in PPR leagues, and while that’s fantastic for most, he was the TE1 as a rookie, so this was a noticeable step back. Bowers played in just 12 games last season, which included Weeks 1-4 and Weeks 9-16. For fantasy football, he missed Weeks 5-8 and Week 17. The Raiders’ bye week was Week 8.\nOver the weeks he played, Bowers had a 23.6% target share, catching 64 passes on 86 targets for 680 yards and seven touchdowns. He had a lot of touchdown production, but he also had a quarterback in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith</a> who averaged just 201.7 passing yards per game. This was fairly on par with his 2024-25 collection of signal-callers, which included <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/gardner-minshew.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gardner Minshew II</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aidan-oconnell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aidan O’Connell</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/desmond-ridder.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desmond Ridder</a>. Bowers would’ve been fine if he hadn’t missed all those weeks.\nBowers’ per-game average was 5.33 receptions for 56.67 yards and 0.58 touchdowns. Over the course of 17 games, that would’ve been about 91 catches for 963 yards and close to 10 touchdowns — more than enough production to finish as the fantasy TE2 in PPR leagues behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a>.\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a>/<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> as his quarterback and health in check, Bowers will produce closer to his previous TE1 finish.\nFrom must-have players to players to avoid, and everything in between, our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">Fantasy Football Draft Guide</a> delivers the insight you need to build a championship roster.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)</a>\nSam LaPorta has been dealing with some back and herniated disc issues, and last played in Week 10. Head coach Dan Campbell recently said he liked the direction things were going for LaPorta. While this is a wait-and-see situation, if he’s given the green light and plays, I feel confident that LaPorta will rebound.\nFrom Weeks 1-10, including a Week 8 bye week, LaPorta was the TE8 in PPR leagues. He averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game, catching 40 passes for 489 yards and three touchdowns before the injury. 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Whether you’ve done hundreds of best ball drafts or have paid zero attention this offseason, now is the time ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:17974:\"Rookies are already reporting for training camp, which means fantasy football season is truly upon us as July starts to dwindle. Whether you’ve done hundreds of best ball drafts or have paid zero attention this offseason, now is the time to refocus your mind for redraft. If you’re picking from the 1.07 or simply want to check out what your competition might be doing, this is the way to approach that pick.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.07\nPlayers to Consider at 1.07 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nHere are players that are at the top of ADP when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\n\nNo matter how crazy your league is, you can kiss goodbye to the idea that you’ll land <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> here. It’s possible, but rather unlikely, you could see <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> in this range either. This pick most likely comes down to a tier of four players before things move into the back half of the draft, and there is plenty to like about our potential selections. \nPlayers to Target at 1.07 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\nIt’s true that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> is coming off quite a poor year by his standards in the ground game, rushing for 3.9 yards per carry, his lowest mark since 2020 in Carolina. This ranked 48th among running backs with 50 or more rush attempts, while also ranking 47th in yards after contact per attempt and 29th in missed tackles forced. But for fantasy purposes, that simply didn’t matter as CMC saw 129 targets, more than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a>, or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> had. McCaffrey was the RB1 in points per game, scoring 2.5 more than the RB2. \nOnce again, the 49ers did very little to persuade us that they don’t believe in McCaffrey’s ability to be a workhorse this year, instead continuing their habit of talking up a later-round dart throw at the position, who’ll likely struggle to see any involvement. McCaffrey is 30 years old, but like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a>, he seems as committed as anyone to working hard year-round, and if he can PPR scam his way to another dominant receiving role, it’s hard not to argue in his favor if you’re okay with some risk.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\nLast year, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> was absolutely dominant for the first half of the season, and had <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> not gotten injured, then Taylor most likely could have stayed effective throughout the whole season. According to teams synced to our FantasyPros tools, they led all players in advance rate to the playoffs at 66.8%. Simply drafting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> gave you a two-in-three chance of making the playoffs. Sadly, though, that wasn’t the whole story. Taylor was RB4 in PPG, but from Week 12 onwards was the RB21, with an explosive run rate of 0.7% (41st) and ranking 36th in yards after contact and scoring only three rushing touchdowns. \nTaylor is heading into a contract year, probably his last massive contract, with him having turned 27 this offseason. He’ll be motivated, have his quarterback returning, who might need to lean on the run game more, and once again has virtually no competition for touches. There’s a very real world where Taylor is a top two RB this year.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\n2025 was a really disappointing year for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, posting the second lowest numbers of his career in targets, receptions,, and yards, with only his rookie season in 2020 worse. He also had a career low of three touchdowns. The newly arrived <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> saw a 22.1% target share in the red zone compared to Lamb’s 18.6%, which was also behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson</a>, who led the team with 23.1%. Contrast this to 2024, when Lamb had 27.7% and led the team by 10%, and 2023, when he had 28.8% and also led the team by 10%, if you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see him as a value here. Betting on Lamb’s well-established connection with Prescott and this team as a whole to bounce back isn’t the worst bet in the world. \n \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\nWhen you draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a>, you have a pretty solid idea of what you’re getting. St. Brown has had over 119 targets in every one of the five seasons he’s played in the NFL and scored double-digit touchdowns in each of the last three. Perhaps the ceiling gets capped slightly if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a> trends upwards and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta</a> is healthier, but the Lions were bad last year and the most important thing is that they might have a competent play caller once again in Drew Petzing, formerly of Arizona, who said they want to lean into what <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jared-goff.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jared Goff</a> does best by using play action heavily. That would be a bonus for St. Brown, who has consistently been top of the team in first-read target share on play action.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.07 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\nWe used to say the Vikings’ offensive scheme was QB-proof. After all, we’d seen the likes of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joshua-dobbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Dobbs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a> thrive in Kevin O’Connell’s offense. Then JJ McCarthy came in and blew all that out of the water, being so impressively bad that the coaching staff had to take middle-of-the-field passes out of the playbook by the end of the season due to him not being able to read the field correctly. Perhaps McCarthy has enough talent to turn things around, or perhaps <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> is the answer. So far, camp reports don’t suggest either player is distancing themselves from the other, which could lead to annoying back-and-forths in season, affecting the play of the rest of the team. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> had fewer receiving yards in 2025 (1048) than he did in 2023, when he only played 10 games (1074). Jefferson also had a career low 12.5 yards per reception and a career-low two receiving touchdowns. Among wide receivers with 50 or more targets, Jefferson ranked 58th in catchable target rate (71%). He may bounce back, but it’s hard to take Jefferson ahead of the other wide receivers in this range.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nIn 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> dominated with 16 touchdowns on only 1009 rushing yards, and it seemed unsustainable. Then, in 2025, he had 1621 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns and gave us slightly more reason to have confidence. The counter to this would be that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> is coming off his lowest passing yardage since 2019 (3668), and hasn’t been over 30 pass TDs in the last three years, but the Bills seem positive their offense will take a step forward this year with the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> under new head coach Joe Brady. That remains to be seen, but if it does happen, and the team scores more passing touchdowns and can finally move the ball better again, could it come at the expense of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a>‘s ceiling?\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.07 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThe middle of the draft board always gives the most flexibility for draft strategy and this year is no different, allowing us to start with either WR or RB. Starting WR + WR could let you lean into Zero RB with an elite TE such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> available in the second or third round, or adding your first RB out of a selection of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a>, or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/breece-hall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breece Hall</a>. \n \nIf you tilt towards a running back here, then your WR selections are likely <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a>, or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>.\nRunning Back tends to dry up quicker than usual this year, but only having one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your WR room struggling to catch up. It’s a good year to consider a more balanced approach.\nFantasy Football Mock Draft From the 1.07 Pick\nWe used our<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/\"> FREE fantasy football mock draft simulator</a> to show you an example of a draft from the 1.07 position. You can sync your league for free and mock draft against your fantasy football league settings to prepare more specifically for your draft. 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We aren’t quite in peak draft season yet, so not much has changed since then. The players featured in that article are still way overvalued based ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:13487:\"A month ago, I took a look at the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/overvalued-fantasy-football-draft-picks-to-avoid-on-espn-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most overpriced players on ESPN</a>. We aren’t quite in peak draft season yet, so not much has changed since then. The players featured in that article are still way overvalued based on ESPN’s <a href=\"https://fantasy.espn.com/football/livedraftresults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) compared to FantasyPros’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ppr-cheatsheets.php\">expert consensus rankings</a> (ECR). Go back and read that article first, then come back here for three more overvalued players to avoid on ESPN.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nMost Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Picks on ESPN\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)</a> | ESPN ADP: 96.1/ECR: 103\nAt first glance, the seven-pick gap between Matthew Stafford’s ADP and his ECR isn’t much. It’s arguably a completely negligible difference, given his middle-round price tag. However, we have to take into account the larger positional environment. \nAs a group, the cohort of back-end QB1s and high-end QB2s is being selected much later on ESPN than in ECR. The experts’ consensus QB9 (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a>) is ranked 76th overall. The ninth quarterback off the board in ESPN drafts (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a>) goes over 20 picks later at 98th overall. It’s a similar story for the two rankings’ respective QB12s (94 vs.113) and QB15s (103 vs. 122). No matter who you’re picking from this tier of quarterbacks, you should expect around a 20-pick discount on ESPN.\nWith this in mind, the fact that Stafford’s ADP is seven picks before his overall ECR sticks out like a sore thumb. We can also see this in his positional rankings: He is the QB15 in ECR while being all the way up at QB8 in ESPN ADP.\nAnd the experts have this one decisively right. (If you don’t like blindly trusting ECR, consider that Stafford’s ADP on Underdog, a generally sharper platform with more up-to-date ADP, is QB14.) Yes, Stafford was the fantasy QB3 last year in the first MVP season of his long, productive career. But everything about his 2025 season just screams that regression is coming.\nMost obviously, Stafford led the NFL with a whopping 46 passing touchdowns last season, 12 more than the next most prolific quarterback. His 7.7% touchdown rate was also easily the highest of any quarterback to play the full season. History <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLjbUrog0JA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consistently shows</a> that quarterbacks with particularly high touchdown rates in one year tend to regress — and underperform their fantasy ADPs — the following year. \nThere’s a chance Stafford’s goal-line connection with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams</a> (another <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/overvalued-fantasy-football-draft-picks-to-avoid-on-espn-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overvalued player on ESPN</a>) helps inoculate him from this regression. But his overall fantasy profile is fragile enough that even a moderate downward trend in passing touchdowns could have brutal consequences. \nAt this point in his career, the 38-year-old signal-caller adds literally zero value with his legs: He rushed for exactly one yard and zero touchdowns last season. As more and more quarterbacks bring at least some dual-threat upside, this total lack of rushing production gives Stafford an incredibly thin needle to thread to remain an elite fantasy option. \nOf course, Stafford could run it back and provide another excellent fantasy year. But compared to other names on the ESPN board, his price simply doesn’t reflect his range of outcomes. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes</a> is going two full rounds later. Trevor Lawrence, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-herbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Herbert</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> (all of whom have rushing upside to go with the potential for outlier passing-touchdown seasons) go even later. Fantasy drafts are a game of opportunity cost and value over replacement, and Stafford’s ESPN ADP looks straight-up terrible any way you slice it in those metrics.\nWant expert help every step of the way? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Guide</a> includes direct analyst access via Discord, plus rankings, cheat sheets, and strategy for every draft style.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers (WR – NYG)</a> | ESPN ADP: 30.0/ECR: 36\nOnce again, there’s more to this gap than meets the eye. For one, a difference of six picks is far more important in the third round than it is later in drafts. But Malik Nabers is also bucking a massive position-wide trend. Every single other top-20 wideout in ECR is going later in ESPN ADP. The average gap, even including Nabers, is 9.7 picks. With a bit of funny math, we can say that the third-year wideout is being overdrafted by 15.7 slots — more than a full round — compared to other players at his position. \nAgain, the discrepancy is clearer if we focus on positional rankings. Experts have ranked Nabers as the WR19; ESPN managers are drafting him as the WR12. That’s an absolutely huge gap, especially this early in drafts.\nIt’s pretty easy to diagnose where the disconnect is coming from. Nobody doubts Nabers’ talent, nor even his situation. The issue is his health. His 2025 season ended prematurely due to a devastating knee injury, which required both surgery in October and a <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/malik-nabers-cleanup-procedure-right-knee-giants-hopeful-wr-ready-week-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cleanup procedure in the spring</a>. His return timeline has already been <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49020972/giants-john-harbaugh-hopeful-malik-nabers-back-soon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pushed back at least once</a>. \nThe way things stand right now, there’s a real chance Nabers will miss time to start the season. ESPN’s own Mike Clay has him <a href=\"https://g.espncdn.com/s/ffldraftkit/26/NFLDK2026_CS_ClayProjections2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">projected</a> for two games below the full 17. Even when he does return, there’s no guarantee Nabers will be his usual explosive self. \nDepending on the price, it might be worth betting on Nabers’ upside despite the risk. But his WR12 ESPN ADP is not the right price to make that bet. That has him going ahead of players like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a> — all of whom have similar WR1 upside without the same red flags. Things may change as we get more updates on his health closer to the season. But right now, Nabers is a straight-up bad pick in the middle of the third round on ESPN.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenyon Sadiq (TE – NYJ)</a> | ESPN ADP: 147.4/ECR: 189\nKenyon Sadiq’s situation is more straightforward than the previous two players we discussed. We don’t have to look at positional trends here: A 40-pick gap speaks for itself. Even late in drafts, where Sadiq is going, that’s a huge difference. \nAs for the player himself, there are definitely things to like about Sadiq. He’s a hyperathletic rookie who earned elite draft capital as the 16th overall pick in this year’s draft. Although the Jets’ offense is looking more crowded, it still has only one truly established NFL pass-catcher in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a>. \nOn the other hand, we’re still talking about a rookie tight end on the Jets. Even in the scenarios where he does hit, Sadiq will probably have to ride fantasy benches for a large portion of the year. The modal outcome is that he never emerges as more than a touchdown-or-bust member of the tight end wasteland. \nThe opportunity cost at Sadiq’s ADP isn’t brutal, but it still means passing on other players with objectively better ranges of outcomes (including the massively undervalued <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid</a> at his position). 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Find him on <a href=\"https://x.com/TChmyz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter</a> and <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/tchmyz.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluesky</a> @Tchmyz for more fantasy content or to ask questions.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784718317;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:11:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:5:\"Busts\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:17:\"Fantasy Draft Kit\";i:4;s:8:\"Featured\";i:5;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:6;s:3:\"NFL\";i:7;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:8;s:12:\"Kenyon Sadiq\";i:9;s:12:\"malik nabers\";i:10;s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13330;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kenyon Sadiq\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2475;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a892ad0be8aeccae30647da71a1cc601\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Bengals Film Room: Jack Endries can make an impact in Year 1\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/193915/jack-endries-film-room-texas-longhorns\";s:11:\"description\";s:307:\"Tight end is a bit of a notorious position for the Bengals. The team loves Drew Sample, but he has obvious limitations. Anytime you mention Mike Gesicki’s name, someone is bound to call him a wide receiver. Then there is Erick All, the 2024 draft pick who can do it all, except notably stay healthy. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5230:\"\n\n\n \n ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Jack Endries #88 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates a touchdown with Daylan McCutcheon #17 of the Texas Longhorns during the 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between the Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Dustin Markland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTight end is a bit of a notorious position for the Bengals. The team loves Drew Sample, but he has obvious limitations. Anytime you mention Mike Gesicki’s name, someone is bound to call him a wide receiver.\n\nThen there is Erick All, the 2024 draft pick who can do it all, except notably stay healthy.\n\nJack Endries fits into a similar mold. \n\nHe’s not as strong of a blocker as All, but he can get the job done, and he is a definite threat in the passing game.\n\nIf All can stay healthy, this young duo could be a heck of a one-two punch. If things don’t work out for All, Endries could still make for a plus starter at Y tight end. `\n\nLet’s take a look at what he can do. \n\n\nJack Endries 2nd TD of the day <a href=\"https://t.co/TmuUMipOCP\">pic.twitter.com/TmuUMipOCP</a>— Billy M (@BillyM_91) <a href=\"https://x.com/BillyM_91/status/1964376200479940991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 6, 2025</a>\n\n\nHere, you see Endries with a touchdown catch for the Longhorns last season. He runs a post route underneath the inside receiver, which creates a pick. The ball is thrown a bit behind him, but he adjusts to the placement and manages to pull it in for the score.\n\n\nHell of a catch here by Jack Endries. Great ball tracking downfield and concentration with a hit looming.<a href=\"https://x.com/JackEndries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JackEndries</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/TexasFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TexasFootball</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/4axJUs9zGi\">pic.twitter.com/4axJUs9zGi</a>— Newt Westen (@NFLDraft_Westen) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLDraft_Westen/status/2023175092126326810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nHere is an even more impressive catch from Endries. He is bracketed pretty well by two Ohio State defenders, and Arch Manning drops it right in the bucket in between them. As the safety comes flying in, Endries stays focused on the ball and brings it in for a big gain.\n\nThis is a very impressive catch.\n\n\n🗣️Here are the Runner-ups for <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/CFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CFB</a>’s 5 Fastest Players of Week 6️⃣! T10. <a href=\"https://x.com/CalFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CalFootball</a>’s Jack Endries 57-yard receiving TD 🚂 20.5 MPH<a href=\"https://x.com/JackEndries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JackEndries</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/GoBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GoBears</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ALLIN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ALLIN</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/bO7wHfEe59\">pic.twitter.com/bO7wHfEe59</a>— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) <a href=\"https://x.com/RAanalytics/status/1844504450075140255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2024</a>\n\n\nBefore he teamed up with Manning, he was catching balls from No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza at Cal.\n\nHe takes this fake screen pass to the house, exceeding 20 miles per hour on the run after the catch.\n\n\nJack Endries still needs another year to mature a bit more physically and complete some developmental things but he’s got a lot of the puzzle pieces <a href=\"https://t.co/gl2mJtzEle\">pic.twitter.com/gl2mJtzEle</a>— Max Toscano (@maxtoscano1) <a href=\"https://x.com/maxtoscano1/status/1994608516091265336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 2025</a>\n\n\nHe didn’t seem to have the same speed at Texas last season, which many have chalked up to battling through injury, but here you see how he can use his length and strength to create more yards after the catch as well. \n\nOf course, that is after he does a nice job of finding the soft spot to sit down in the zone, a skill that defines great tight ends in the NFL.\n\n\nBengal on Bengal <a href=\"https://t.co/tpe9NoTF7G\">pic.twitter.com/tpe9NoTF7G</a>— Matt (@CoachMinich) <a href=\"https://x.com/CoachMinich/status/2074284661207924912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhether inline or on the move, Endries is a solid blocker. \n\nHere you see him square up against the Bengals’ top pick, Cashius Howell, and he does an excellent job.\n\nEndries could be a very important piece for the Bengals’ offense this season, allowing them to utilize multiple tight end looks and giving them more versatility than the Bengals had at the position last season.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784718300;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11592;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Erick All\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2476;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a2687a93fe45128d9fdb7ec3d309721e\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Explaining why every Commanders training-camp roster battle matters\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/425334/training-camp-battles-53-man-roster-super-bowl-nick-allegretti-andrew-wylie\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"In a little over a week, Hogs Haven will be buzzing with news about new Commanders additions in training camp. Naturally, the spotlight will focus the most on returning stars like QB Jayden Daniels, high-profile free agent additions such as OLB Odafe Oweh and TE Chig Okonkwo, and early-round NFL draft picks LB Sonny Styles […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:24686:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn a little over a week, <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hogs Haven</a> will be buzzing with news about new Commanders additions in training camp. Naturally, the spotlight will focus the most on returning stars like QB Jayden Daniels, high-profile free agent additions such as OLB Odafe Oweh and TE Chig Okonkwo, and <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker/2026/teams/washington-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">early-round NFL draft picks</a> LB Sonny Styles and WR Antonio Williams.\n\nFor some fans, however, the more interesting camp stories are annual battles waged by players on the fringe, fighting their way onto the final 53-man roster and keeping their NFL dreams alive. Over the years, Washington football fans have witnessed some great camp and preseason stories of underdogs beating the odds, like Alfred Morris, Kyshoen Jarrett, Chase Roullier, Jeremy Reaves and Kam Curl.\n\nEach year at Hogs Haven we celebrate the efforts of early-career roster-fringe players to earn a place on the team – or at least convince us that they will – with the <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/415781/mason-brennan-preseason-hype-awards-who-has-most-hype-early-june-washington-commanders-nfl-kaytron-allen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mason/Brennan Preseason Hype! Award</a>. This year a new crop or fringe hopefuls will try to make their case, along with a host of returning players. \n\nI highlighted the Mason/Brennan-eligible candidates among them in a three-part preview (<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-preseason/413584/2026-mason-brennan-preseason-hype-preview-the-front-runners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Front Runners</a>, <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-preseason/413600/2026-mason-brennan-preseason-hype-preview-the-chasing-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chasing Pack</a>, <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-preseason/413717/2026-mason-brennan-preseason-hype-preview-dark-horses-and-longshots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dark Horses and Long Shots</a>) ahead of OTAs.\n\nThis year’s camp promises some interesting position battles at <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-roster/425030/washington-commanders-camp-battleskickerjake-moody-vs-drew-stevens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kicker</a>, <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-roster/424877/washington-commanders-camp-battles-nick-allegretti-vs-matt-gulbin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">center</a>, wide receiver and defensive back, with opportunities for fringe-players to earn playing time. Names to watch at those positions include Drew Stevens, Matt Gulbin, Jaden Bradley, Chris Hilton, Malik Spencer, and Fred Davis II. But the real excitement of training camp and pre-season is that you never really know who might emerge from obscurity to claim a position on the final 53.\n\nWhile most Day 3 draft picks, UDFAs and other players on reserve/futures contracts will never make it as major contributors on an NFL team, it is a lazy take to dismiss their chances. The numbers are stacked against them. But every preseason we see players emerge from the bottom of depth charts to claim roster spots, and sometimes become starters and even stars in the NFL.\n\nTo illustrate why every preseason battle deserves attention, this article diverts the spotlight for a moment from the early roster locks to focus attention on players who began their NFL journeys on the fringes, fighting for positions in camp, and went on to earn significant playing time on Super Bowl rosters. \n\nAs the Commanders seek to return to the big stage, GM Adam Peters will need to fill out the roster with 53 competitors. As the data in <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/423883/nfl-championship-roster-construction-draft-free-agency-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my most recent article</a> revealed, he is unlikely to do that entirely with early-round draft picks, marquee free agents, and trade acquisitions. He will most likely need some help from players who faced an uphill battle to earn their place on the team. To set the stage for battles for the last few places on the roster in camp, let’s take a moment to reflect on the contributions and journeys of former roster-fringe hopefuls to Super Bowl rosters. \n\nFormer Roster-Fringe Players on Super Bowl Teams – 2020 to 2025\n\nThis piece took its inspiration from the analysis I did for my recent article on <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/423883/nfl-championship-roster-construction-draft-free-agency-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how Super Bowl teams acquired their players</a>. One thing which really stood out as I was tracing the players’ journeys was the number of players acquired by Super Bowl teams as late-round NFL draft picks, UDFAs, waiver and practice squad claim, and as fringe free agent signings. \n\nThe proportion of former roster-fringe players was particularly enriched among the special teams players. However, most Super Bowl teams had more of these players than I had expected on offense and defense. And the two teams which had made repeat Super Bowl appearances in the sample seemed to be particularly stacked. \n\nTo confirm that impression, I broke down the Super Bowl roster data into “Mainstream” and “Roster-Fringe” acquisitions, on offense and defense. As in the previous article, I only included “major contributors” who played 20% or more of offensive or defensive snaps in the Super Bowl. “Mainstream” acquisitions included players drafted in rounds 1-6, veteran free agents and players acquired by trade. “Roster-Fringe” acquisitions included seventh-round draft picks, undrafted free agents acquired in their draft year, players claimed off waivers or another team’s practice squad, and “fringe free agent” signings. The last category was included to capture players signed as free agents in the first three years of their careers with negligible game experience on other teams. Fringe FA is a major acquisition route for special teams players. But only two players made it onto offensive or defensive Super Bowl rosters in this way: DL Cory Durden (Patriots, 2025) and OL Andrew Wylie, (Chiefs, 2020 and 2022).\n\nThe following table shows the complete breakdown:\n\nIn the six Super Bowls from 2020 through 2025, 48/353 (13.6%) of the major contributors on offense and defense initially made their way onto their team from the roster fringes. The average Super Bowl roster contained four former roster-fringe players on offense or defense. The maximum number was eight (2020 Chiefs) and the minimum was two (2025 Patriots, 2020 Buccaneers). It is worth noting that the decision to only count seventh-round draft picks as roster-fringe was arbitrary. Had I included sixth-round picks, the percentage of former roster-fringe players would have been even larger. \n\nThe takeaway message from this analysis is, before anyone dismisses the chances of a seventh-round pick or UDFA making the final 53-man roster, remember, every one of the past 12 Super Bowl teams had at least two players who started out the same way making significant contributions on offense or defense. \n\nTwo of the roster-fringe players who made good during this period went on to become stars in the league. Several became starters or major contributors on offense or defense. Even more became important rotational players, backups or special teams contributors. To weather a 17-game season and emerge as a championship contender, an NFL team needs all of the above. \n\nNow, let’s take a look at the journeys of a selection of these players from camp hopeful to the Super Bowl. We’ll end with five players who got their start with the Redskins or ended up on the Commanders’ roster. \n\nImpact Players\n\nQB Brock Purdy, 49ers – The last player drafted in 2022 began his rookie season as an afterthought, buried on the depth chart behind first-round trade target Trey Lance and veteran Jimmy Garoppolo. Following season-ending injuries to Lance in Week 2 and Garoppolo in Week 13, Purdy was named the starter. He led the 49ers to the NFC Championship game, where his season ended with an elbow injury. The following season he led the 49ers back to the big stage, becoming the lowest drafted QB to start in a Super Bowl. Purdy earned a Pro Bowl nomination that season and <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PurdBr00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finished 4th in AP MVP voting</a>.\n\nLT Jordan Mailata, Eagles – Hailing from the Bankstown suburb of Sydney, Australia, Mailata made the jump from the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL under-20’s team <a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/players-roster/jordan-mailata/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to the NFL International Player Pathway Program</a>. After a summer at the IMG Academy, and despite never having played a down of American Football, he was selected 233rd overall by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2018 draft.\n\nMailata took his first regular-season snap in Week 1 of 2020. He got his first start at left tackle in Week 4, filling in for injured starter Jason Peters, and went on to start 10 games until his season was ended by a concussion. The following season he signed a four-year, $64 million contract as the Eagles’ starting left tackle, allowing Peters to leave in free agency. Mailata has become one of the NFL’s best at his position, earning second team All-Pro honors in 2024, when he started in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win over the Chiefs.\n\nStarters and Major Rotational Contributors\n\nS Reed Blankenship, Eagles – Reed Blankenship signed with the Eagles out of Middle Tennessee after going undrafted in 2022. He won a roster spot in camp as a backup safety and special teams player, and started four games in his rookie season. Blankenship won a starting role in his second season which he retained through 2025. He started for the Eagles in the 2024 Super Bowl win.\n\nLB T.J. Edwards, Eagles – T.J. Edwards signed with the Eagles as an UDFA out of Wisconsin following the 2019 draft. In his first training camp, he won the primary backup middle linebacker role behind starter Nigel Bradham. He played 122 defensive snaps in 16 games and 4 starts in his rookie season. In 2020, Edwards beat out Jatavis Brown and Davion Taylor to claim the starting middle linebacker job in training camp. He <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EdwaTJ02.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">started three seasons for the Eagles</a>, including playing 100% of defensive snaps in the 2022 Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. He signed a three-year, $19.5 million contract to start for the Bears in 2023, which was extended for two years and $20 million in 2025. \n\nCB Jaylen Watson, Chiefs – The Chiefs selected Watson 243rd overall in the seventh round of the 2022 draft. He was the third cornerback drafted by the Chiefs that season, after Trent McDuffie (first round) and Joshua Williams (fourth round). Watson won the competition in camp with Williams, Deandre Baker and Rashad Fenton for a backup role and was named the fourth cornerback on the depth chart behind L’Jarius Sneed, McDuffie and Fenton. Following a Week 1 injury to McDuffie, Watson became the starting nickelback. In his first career start on a Thursday night, he recorded four tackles, one pass breakup and a 99-yard pick-six against Justin Herbert. \n\nWatson started for the Chiefs in the Super Bowl LVII victory over the Eagles, the Super Bowl LVIII win over the 49ers, and the Super Bowl LIX loss to the Eagles. At the start of 2026 free agency, Watson signed <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/77120/jaylen-watson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a three-year, $51 million contract</a> to start for the Rams. \n\nCB Darious Williams, Rams – Williams was initially signed by the Ravens as an UDFA out of the University of Alabama-Birmingham following the 2018 draft. He earned a backup role in camp and was listed as the seventh cornerback on the depth chart to start the season. He was waived after playing one special teams snap to make room for Jimmy Smith on the active roster. The Rams claimed him off waivers and added him to the active roster as the sixth corner. He played in Week 17 on special teams and did not record a stat as a rookie.\n\nIn 2019 training camp, Williams won the last roster spot as the sixth cornerback on the depth chart. He played in 12 games, with three starts and recorded two interceptions. In 2020, he earned the CB3 position in camp behind Jalen Ramsey and Troy Hill. He started 10 games in the regular season, recording four interceptions and 14 pass breakups, with two more pass breakups and one pick-six in the playoffs. In 2020, Williams was named the CB2, starting opposite Ramsey. He started 13 regular season games and four playoff games. In Super Bowl LVI, he recorded eight combined tackles and one pass breakup while allowing just two receptions for 24 yards. \n\nIn 2022, Williams signed a three-year, $30 million free agent contract with the Jaguars.\n\nWR Jauan Jennings, 49ers – Jennings was drafted by the 49ers with 217th overall pick in the 2020 draft. He was waived and signed to the practice squad before the start of his rookie season. The following offseason he earned a roster spot in camp. By the second half of his second season, Jennings had earned the role as the team’s third receiver. Jennings played 53% of offensive snaps in the Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Chiefs, in which he caught 4-of-5 targets for 42 yards and a TD and threw a 21-yard TD pass to Christian McCaffrey. Jennings has maintained a receiving success rate above 50% in four of five NFL seasons.\n\nDT Moro Ojomo, Eagles – Ojomo is an ascending player, selected 249th overall by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2023 draft. He played just 68 snaps in eight games as a rookie. In 2024, he became a significant part of the DL rotation, recording 20 combined tackles and five QB hits in the regular season, and playing 45% of defensive snaps in the Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. He had a breakout season in 2025, starting nine games and recording six sacks, 38 combined tackles, 21 stops and 12 QB hits. \n\niOL Trey Hopkins, Bengals – The Bengals signed Hopkins as an UDFA after the 2014 draft. He spent his rookie season on injured reserve. Hopkins was released during final cuts before the 2015 season and signed to the practice squad. In 2016, he was waived once again during the final cut and then re-signed two days later. He was then released and signed to the practice squad in Week 2. He was promoted to the active roster in late December and saw limited action in the final game of the season. \n\nIn 2017, Hopkins started 12 games at right guard. In 2018, he started nine games, six at center and two at guard, in relief of injured starters. In 2019, his fifth season with the Bengals, he was named the starting center, and played 16 games. In 2020, Hopkins signed a three-year, $20.4 million extension. He played all but three games over the next two seasons and was the Bengals’ starting center in the Super Bowl LVI loss to the Rams. He was released and retired after the season.\n\nFringe Starters/Backups, Special Teamers\n\nS Daniel Sorensen, Chiefs – The Chiefs signed Sorensen as an UDFA after the 2014 draft. He took advantage of opportunities to get playing time in camp and preseason due to injuries to players ahead of him on the depth chart, and earned a roster spot as a backup strong safety for the season opener. He was waived in Week 2 and signed to the practice squad, then promoted back to the active roster on Nov. 1. He finished his rookie season with seven combined tackles in nine games, and was a major contributor on special teams when active.\n\nSorensen played eight seasons for the Chiefs as a backup safety and core special teamer. He started 14 games in 2017 after starter Eric Berry suffered a torn Achilles tendon. He started 11 games in 2020 and seven games in 2021. Sorenson started for the Chiefs in the Super Bowl LIV win over the 49ers and the Super Bowl LV loss to the Buccaneers, recording six combined tackles in each game. \n\nWR/FB Ben Skowronek, Rams – The 6’3”, 224-pound receiver out of Notre Dame was drafted 251st overall by the Rams in 2021. He played 14 games with one start at WR as a rookie and made 11 receptions for 133 yards in the regular season. He added two receptions for 12 yards in the Super Bowl LVI win over the Bengals. He also played 253 snaps on special teams and finished the season with six tackles and two assists in coverage units. \n\nSkowronek switched to a hybrid WR/fullback role in 2022 and reached his peak as a receiver with 39 receptions for 376 yards in 14 games and 11 starts. In his third season, his playing time in the new role on offense diminished, while his playing time on special teams increased.\n\nIn the 2024 offseason, he was traded to the Texans for a sixth-round draft pick, but was waived before the regular season. He was signed by the Steelers to play in a hybrid offensive role and as a core special teamer. In 2025, he earned a Pro Bowl nomination on special teams. \n\nThe Washington Connection\n\nRB Samaje Perine, Bengals – Perine was drafted by Washington in the fourth round of the 2017 draft. He was waived prior the 2019 regular season and claimed by the Bengals. After a series of waiver claims by the Dolphins and Bengals, he ended up as a rotational back in Cincinnati for the 2020 season.\n\nPerine singed a two-year extension with the Bengals in 2021. His 41-yard TD reception in the AFC championship game sparked a comeback before half-time to help the team advance to Super Bowl LVI. He had two carries for no gain in the 23-20 loss to the Rams. In 2024, Perine played in his second Super Bowl with the Chiefs. By that stage in his career, he was an established journeyman running back, with rotational value in the passing game and short-yardage situations.\n\nC Austin Reiter, Chiefs – Reiter had a long journey to the big stage after being picked by Washington in the seventh round of the 2015 draft. He spent his rookie season on the practice squad. In 2016, he was claimed from the practice squad by the Browns, but suffered an ACL tear and was released.\n\nIn 2018, Reiter was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs and extended after the season. The following year, he started every game at center through the regular and post-season, including the Super Bowl LIV win over the 49ers. He started 15 games for the Chiefs in 2020, including the Super Bowl LV loss to the Buccaneers. He was released after the season, and ended his playing career with five starts for the Dolphins in 2021.\n\niOL Nick Allegretti, Chiefs – The Chiefs drafted Nick Allegretti in the seventh round in 2019. He played a total of eight offensive snaps in 10 games, backing up starting center Austin Reiter in his rookie season, including five special teams snaps in the Super Bowl LIV win over the 49ers.\n\nIn 2020, Nick played in 19 games and started 12 at left guard, including the Super Bowl LV loss to the Buccaneers. He remained with the Chiefs as a backup through his rookie contract, and signed a one-year extension in 2023. He took over at left guard when starter Joe Thuney was injured in the divisional-round playoff game, and started in Thuney’s place for the remaining playoff games. He got his third ring with the Chiefs, starting in the Super Bowl LVIII win over the 49ers, playing most of the game with a torn UCL. The following season, he signed with the Commanders, starting all 20 games and playing 99% of offensive snaps.\n\nHe’s now in line to be the Commanders starting center in 2026. \n\nOL Andrew Wylie, Chiefs – Wylie initially signed as an UDFA with the Colts following the 2017 draft. He was released during final roster cuts and spent time on the practice squads of the Colts, Browns and Chargers as a rookie.\n\nIn 2018, Wylie signed as a free agent with the Chiefs. He played in 18 games, and started 12 at right guard, including the divisional round playoff and AFC Championship, in place of injured starter Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. He started nine games at left guard and two at right guard in 2019, but missed the final two regular season games and the playoffs with an ankle sprain.\n\nIn 2020, Wylie started 14 regular season games and two playoff games at right guard. He moved to right tackle for Super Bowl LV, replacing injured starter Eric Fisher. He started seven games at right tackle the following season.\n\nIn 2022, Wylie started all 20 games at right tackle, including the Super Bowl LVII win over the Eagles. He was criticized throughout the season for allowing a high rate of pressure and nine sacks. However, in the Super Bowl, he was part of an OL unit that allowed no sacks against a high powered Eagles’ pass rush. \n\nWylie has been with the Commanders since 2023, and <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/22571/andrew-wylie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signed an extension</a> to remain with the team through the 2027 season. He’s expected to be a reserve along the offensive front. \n\nWR Byron Pringle, Chiefs – The Chiefs signed Pringle as an UDFA out of Kansas State following the 2018 draft. He spent his rookie season on IR. In 2019, he made the initial 53-man roster, but was waived and signed to the practice squad in early September. He was elevated to the active roster a week later. He ended up playing in 16 regular season and 3 playoff games as a rookie. He played 15 special teams snaps and three offensive snaps in Super Bowl LIV.\n\nPringle played in 13 games with three starts in 2020, mainly as a rotational WR and kick returner. He had a kick return TD in Week 7 against the Broncos. He caught the Chiefs’ first reception in Super Bowl LV for three yards, but was only targeted once more in the rest of the game. Pringle peaked as a receiver in 2021, with 42 receptions for 568 yds and five TDs in the regular season and 12 receptions for 82 yds and three TDs in the playoffs. 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Sometimes you read something and do a doubletake. Enzo Flojo’s article down below had that effect on me. He writes about two Jets in danger of being cut: Jeremy Ruckert and Bailey Zappe. Ruckert would be surprising, but that isn’t my issue. Bailey Zappe certainly could find himself on the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7152:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Brady Cook #4 of the New York Jets throws the ball in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! Sometimes you read something and do a doubletake. Enzo Flojo’s article down below had that effect on me. He writes about two Jets in danger of being cut: Jeremy Ruckert and Bailey Zappe. Ruckert would be surprising, but that isn’t my issue.\n\nBailey Zappe certainly could find himself on the outside looking in. Cade Klubnik might beat him out for the QB2 role and the Jets could decide to carry only two quarterbacks. The Jets might also bring in another, better quarterback than Zappe or Klubnik to take over as QB2. But those aren’t the scenarios Flojo writes about. I’ll let his article speak for itself here:\n\n“Geno Smith is firmly established as the starter. Behind him sits the franchise’s long-term quarterback investment in Cade Klubnik. His development will understandably remain a priority throughout the season. There’s also Brady Cook. That leaves only one question. Can the Jets justify carrying a fourth quarterback?“\n\n\n\nYep, that’s right. Apparently Flojo believes Brady Cook of all people is a virtual lock for the Jets roster. While it’s theoretically possible Cook takes a big leap in his second year in the NFL, based on what we saw from him last year I’d say he’s probably not a lock. If Cook makes the roster it will be an upset. To assume he is automatically ahead of Zappe and Zappe only makes the team if the Jets carry four quarterbacks? Well, that earns points for originality, if nothing else.\n\n\n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Wednesday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jgeno-smith-and-the-2026-jets-by-the-numbers-07-21-2026\">Randy Lange</a> – Geno Smith & The 2026 Jets By The Numbers\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/21/sports/jets-unveil-new-helmets-ahead-of-2026-home-opener-white-out/\">Spencer Brod</a> – Jets unveil new helmets ahead of home-opener ‘White Out’\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/21/sports/ex-jets-star-bart-scott-out-as-part-of-espn-layoffs/\">Collin Ward</a> – Ex-Jets star, ESPN New York host Bart Scott out as part of layoffs\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/21/jets-final-wr-spot-could-come-down-to-experience-versus-projection/90953283007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Jets’ final WR spot could come down to experience versus projection\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/21/new-york-jets-defense-demario-davis-jamien-sherwood-david-bailey/90920746007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets defense is betting on the perfect blend of youth and experience\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/20/2027-nfl-draft-what-are-jets-biggest-needs-beside-qb/90940398007/\">Justin Melo</a> – 2027 NFL Draft: What are Jets biggest needs beside QB?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-geno-smith-gets-stern-warning-ahead-2026-season/4fd3af83aca9576d80fd9698\">Anne Erickson</a> – Jets’ Geno Smith gets stern warning ahead of 2026 season\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-training-camp-competition-fix-embarrassing-aaron-glenn/3b541e137dd733f4aaf55460\">Matt Sullivan</a> – Jets to have training camp competition to fix embarrassing issue for Aaron Glenn\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/5-jets-who-could-help-new-york-break-losing-season-streak-01kxmmwzw5q5\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – 5 Jets Who Could Help New York Break Losing Season Streak\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-edge-will-mcdonald-iv-stud-pass-rusher-outlook-bright-no-3-2026-01ky0w5pp7df\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Jets EDGE Will McDonald IV: Stud Pass Rusher’s Outlook Is Bright as No. 3 in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-preview-cornerbacks-have-one-goal-in-mind-01kxrc107dqj\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Training Camp Preview: Cornerbacks Have One Goal in Mind\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-rb2-competition-worth-paying-attention-training-camp-01kxe967e94d\">Colby Colwell</a> – Jets’ RB2 Competition Is Worth Paying Attention to at Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-top-tackles-outclass-giants-all-pro-andrew-thomas-despite-league-rankings-01kx96yc90ew\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets’ Top Tackles Outclass Giants’ All-Pro Andrew Thomas Despite League Rankings\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/21/frank-reich-will-he-call-plays-from-the-booth-or-sideline/\">Phil Sullivan</a> – Frank Reich: Will He Call Plays From the Booth or Sideline?\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-landed-one-nfls-best-safeties-almost-nothing-01kxs0apqbyz\">Justin Fried</a> – Jets somehow landed one of the NFL’s best safeties for almost nothing\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/cbs-sports-officially-has-it-out-garrett-wilson-jets-01kxn3g8zmcn\">Jake Elman</a> – CBS Sports officially has it out for Garrett Wilson and the Jets\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/nfl-will-soon-figure-out-jets-fans-been-saying-months-01kxzvxnv9h0\">Mike Luciano</a> – NFL will soon figure out what Jets fans have been saying for months\n\n<a href=\"https://theleadsm.com/rookies-geno-smith-defense-are-what-to-watch-for-at-jets-training-camp/\">Jason Buechler</a> – Rookies, Geno Smith, Defense Are What to Watch for at Jets Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-cut-candidates-chopping-block-2026-nfl-training-camp\">Enzo Flojo</a> – 2 Jets cut candidates on chopping block entering 2026 NFL training camp\n\n\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95099/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-21-26\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95099/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-21-26\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784718000;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8157;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Bailey 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Back in the day, the season ended by Christmas, the owner’s meeting was a few weeks later in mid-January, the draft commenced in April, and training camp kicked off in July. But now? Something is going on every single month. That is well-planned out. ELATED: […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10203:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT,MICHIGAN-NOVEMBER 27: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks #13 catches a pass for a touchdown while guarded by Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold #6 during the second half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images \n\nThe NFL does a great job of making news year-round. Back in the day, the season ended by Christmas, the owner’s meeting was a few weeks later in mid-January, the draft commenced in April, and training camp kicked off in July.\n\nBut now? Something is going on every single month. That is well-planned out.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2025/6/3/24442556/garrett-williams-among-the-best-cornerbacks-in-the-nfl-according-to-pff-sauce-gardner-pat-surtain-ii\">ELATED: GARRETT WILLIAMS AMONG LEAGUE BEST</a>\n\nThe Super Bowl is in February. Free agency begins in March, while the draft is held in April. May is the schedule release, while June is OTAs and players having over a month of time off before camp begins.\n\nUsually, athletes book a stay somewhere in the Caribbean during these 40+ off days. This downtime can create opportunities for these guys to get in trouble as well.\n\nSuch is the case for cornerback Terrion Arnold.\n\nHe is a very talented corner. Arnold was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions and signed a four-year, $14.3 million contract. At Alabama, he was voted First Team All-American, First Team All-SEC, First Team Freshman All-American, and First Team Freshman All-SEC in just his two years of college football. He was a favorite player of Nick Saban and his wife, Terry.\n\nCurrently, he is unemployed. The Lions waived him recently on June 29.\n\nThe issue? He is officially charged with four counts of kidnapping, conspiracy, and four counts of armed robbery, all felonies. Florida law enforcement documents state that Arnold came up with a plan against three men whom Arnold believed had stolen $250,000 worth of luxury goods and cash from his Airbnb in Largo, Florida.\n\nHe was released from custody after posting bond, which was set at $1 million, and was ordered confined to his residence in Tallahassee. Chief Judge Christopher C. Sabella denied the state’s request to keep Arnold incarcerated until his trial and is allowing the athlete to play football as his case endures.\n\nAlthough the State asked for a GPS ankle bracelet, the judge ruled two weeks ago that Arnold doesn’t need to wear one. This allows him to work out for other NFL clubs. He has already been given a workout by the Houston Texans and, according to his agent, is scheduled for three more soon: the Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Jets.\n\n\nFormer <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lions</a> CB Terrion Arnold has had interest from the Texans, Colts, Seahawks, and Jets, according to his agent, Nicole Lynn, who testified today. The Texans had him for a workout, and Lynn said there\'s a \"very good likelihood\" Arnold will sign with a team within the next 45… <a href=\"https://t.co/H1z45dyHNE\">pic.twitter.com/H1z45dyHNE</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2075592858535407644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/07/10/terrion-arnold-arrest-nfl-detroit-lions-seahawks-jets-colts-texans/90874450007/\">NFL teams interested in ex-Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold revealed</a>\n\n\n\n\nShould the Cardinals bring him in?\n\nArizona already has a very good defensive backfield, especially the cornerback room.\n\nWill Johnson has shown he can cover in man at the left cornerback spot, with Denzel Burke on the other side. On the depth chart, Starling Thomas, V, and Kei’Trel Clark are listed as backups to Johnson, while Max Melton and Elijah Jones are behind Burke. Other players in this group include undrafted free agent Elijah Culp and Kalen King.\n\nDC Nick Rallis uses a lot of nickel situations for the cornerback position. That is expected to continue. Listed at the starting nickel is Garrett Williams, with Sean Murphy-Bunting and Jaden Davis as his backup.\n\nThis position is where an improvement could be inserted. Such as Arnold.\n\nArnold is just 23 years old. He has 4.5 speed with an amazing 37’ vertical jump and is very intelligent. He played in 16 games with 15 starts in his rookie season and started seven games last year before injuring his shoulder in Week 5. After surgery, he was placed on IR and returned for three games later in the season.\n\nHis NFL stats: 24 games played, 22 starts, 91 total tackles, 0 tackles for loss, 18 pass defenses, 1 interception, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 90 targets, 50 completions, 55.6% completion ratio, 7 touchdowns allowed, and 7 missed tackles. As a rookie, he received votes for the “NFL Defensive Player of the Year.”\n\nIn addition to Arnold’s legal issues, there is the matter of his play.\n\nDespite a very good rookie season, he has been plagued by inconsistent pass coverage, allowing over half of the passes thrown in his direction to be completed. The Lions want their corners in man coverage. He does not possess exceptional recovery speed and has a problem keeping up with speedier receivers on deep routes.\n\nPlus, he has a laundry problem. He was tied for the league lead in pass interference penalties. Seven in his rookie year alone. \n\nGoing into this year’s training camp, Arnold was now the Lions’ #1 cornerback. \n\n\n\nThe details about the crimes\n\nSo, what exactly happened to make Arnold receive all of these charges?\n\nArnold had rented an Airbnb in Largo, Florida, at the beginning of February with several friends.\n\nThen Arnold noticed that he had been robbed. According to the Largo Police Department report, Arnold told them what was missing was two Rolex watches, an $80,000 diamond necklace with his initials attached, four pairs of Louis Vuitton men’s shoes, several bags, a new cellphone, several Goyard bags, his Bible, and $100,000 in cash.\n\nHis missing phone was pinging in Miami. His limo driver’s next gig was in Miami. A plan was concocted to set this man up using two women as the bait. Arnold contacted two longtime friends who had played D-1 college football, Lyndell Hudson and Christion Williams, who is 6’-5”, 325 pounds. The meet-up was arranged as Williams and Hudson showed up earlier and hid in a closet, armed with a pistol and a rifle.\n\nWilliams pistol-whipped three men for about an hour and robbed them of their belongings. This was on Facebook Live so that Arnold could watch. \n\nThat same day, Arnold told the Largo Police he wanted to close the case. Days later, he flew to the Super Bowl and was involved in related activities. He walked the runway for “Fashion Week.” In May, his daughter was born. He attended Lions mini-camp in mid-June and told reporters he “had matured” since his rookie year.\n\n\n\nThe arrests\n\nThese came in increments. In all, three men and two women were booked. \n\nOne week later, Largo Police announced they had arrested Arnold. Arnold’s attorney came right out and stated that Arnold had nothing to do with the incident. He wasn’t in the apartment at any time, and there is no reliable evidence linking him to the allegations. It was questioned whether law enforcement would be able to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt.\n\n\nThis is CRAZY. He is facing armed robbery and kidnapping felony charges… this is the same league that just blackballed a QB for betting on his own team in college. I’d say what Arnold is facing is much worse.— Jungle Takes (@jungletakes) <a href=\"https://x.com/jungletakes/status/2075599161626329274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nHe was originally charged with kidnapping and armed robbery. The Largo Police Department has already stated that the two men Arnold had assumed were the burglars were not the ones who stole the money and items.\n\nIn the aftermath, Arnold has been labeled as having exceptional character and has never experienced any discipline in high school, college, or the NFL. No red flags for this young man who graduated high school with a 3.8 GPA.\n\nIt has been stated that the evidence against him isn’t actually as airtight as originally offered. A lot of alternate stories are circulating about what really transpired the night of the incident.\n\nShould the Cardinals bring Arnold in? He can practice and play games the entire time this case plays out, no matter how long it takes.\n\nThen again, it is probably a lot safer to obtain an unsigned free agent still out there who is not part of a criminal investigation. 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For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and this week’s question centers around an important player returning from injury: Sam LaPorta. LaPorta burst onto the scene as a rookie, setting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4800:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) makes a catch against Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, November 2, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThroughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and this week’s question centers around an important player returning from injury: Sam LaPorta.\n\nLaPorta burst onto the scene as a rookie, setting multiple records for tight ends in franchise history, including registering 889 receiving yards for the season. In year two, LaPorta’s production was scaled back (726 receiving yards) as he focused on rounding out his overall game, which included stark improvements as a blocker. Last year, a significant back injury limited him to just nine games and 489 receiving yards before he was placed on injured reserve.\n\nLaPorta required surgery on his back, and questions surrounding his ability to fully recover swirled. In the spring, the Lions remained positive, and coach Dan Campbell told the media that the Pro Bowl tight end was “trending the right way” toward playing training camp. \n\nOn Tuesday, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167396/sam-laporta-injury-update-fully-cleared-training-camp\">ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler confirmed expectations and reported that LaPorta had been “fully cleared (from injury) earlier this month”</a> and that he was indeed on track to participate in training camp. \n\nReturning for 2026 healthy is terrific news for LaPorta, but the good news doesn’t end there for the fourth-year tight end. Waiting for LaPorta in Allen Park is new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, a coach with a lengthy history of featuring and elevating tight ends. \n\nPetzing spent the last three seasons in Arizona and quickly elevated the play of tight end Trey McBride. After a 2022 rookie season that saw McBride secure 265 receiving yards over 16 games (13 starts), Petzing helped raise his production to 825 receiving yards in 2023, 1146 receiving yards in 2024, and 1239 receiving yards in 2025. McBride was selected to the Pro Bowl each of the last two seasons and was a first-team All-Pro in 2025. \n\nWith Petzing now in Detroit, expectations are sky high for LaPorta in 2026, including some publications suggesting <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167065/lions-news-why-sam-laporta-could-be-in-for-career-year\">a career year is on the horizon</a>. Even <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/156857/what-drew-petzing-brings-to-the-lions-per-his-former-players-coaches\">McBride reached out to LaPorta to tell him how excited he should be to have Petzing in Detroit</a>:\n\n\n“I was like, ‘Man, you’re going to love it. You’re going to eat, you’re going to have a great career,’ I’m excited for him.”\n\n\nWhile the hype train is certainly picking up some heavy steam this offseason for LaPorta, it’s important to keep in mind that McBride was the top target in the Cardinals offense, while LaPorta has to share the ball with several other terrific players in the Lions’ offense, including All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Ball distribution, along with maybe some lingering injury concerns, could be why <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> is listing LaPorta’s projected receiving yards at a moderate 650.5 (-114).\n\nAnd with that, it’s time to vote. 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When healthy, this is one of the strongest safety tandems in the NFL: \n\n\nHufanga in 2025 chipped in 11 PD, 1 FF, 2 sacks, 106 tackles, and 6 TFLs.\n\n\n\nJones in 14 games in 2025 had 1 INT, 7 PD, 1/2 sack, and 78 tackles.\n\n\nBut it is how the defense hums when both of them are on the field that I’m excited about for this season. With Jones out, Hufanga had a bit more of the load to handle on the back end at times. With Jones healthy, either of them can play more aggressive positions knowing they have an excellent veteran on the other side of the field to hold it down.\n\nJones ’ run support has always been a staple. He’s able to help our sub packages be more effective vs the run against more pass-happy personnel groups. \n\nI think we all know to expect great things from these two pros. Does the community think we’ll see much of our two new rookie safeties this season? Do you look forward to seeing the Broncos extend Jones, or should the Broncos look to the young guns to develop? Hit us up in the comments and let us know what you think.\n\nBroncos News\n\n<a href=\"https://denversports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/broncos-rj-harvey\">For Broncos running back RJ Harvey, second-year improvement starts with film study</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/ranking-10-best-nfl-safeties-2026-talanoa-hufanga-kyle-hamilton\">Ranking the 10 Best NFL Safeties for 2026: Talanoa Hufanga Cracks Top Five After Dominant First Year With Broncos</a>\n\nOther NFL News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-lb-jordyn-brooks-three-year-51-million-extension\">Report: Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks agrees to three-year, $51.3M extension</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-browns-qb-battle-best-version-of-ourselves\">Shedeur Sanders working with Deshaun Watson ahead of QB battle: ‘Best version of ourselves’</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-wr-nico-collins-clarifies-why-he-was-limited-during-offseason-workouts\">Texans WR Nico Collins clarifies why he was limited during offseason workouts</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49418899/panthers-moton-sidelined-indefinitely-blood-clot-lung\">Panthers’ Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49419051/harbaugh-rb-skattebo-flubbed-flip-least-stick-it\">Harbaugh on RB Skattebo’s flubbed flip: ‘At least stick it’</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49420546/source-lions-sam-laporta-back-fully-cleared-training-camp\">Source: Lions’ Sam LaPorta (back) fully cleared for training camp</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/media/espn-boss-explains-reason-for-mass-layoffs\">ESPN Boss Jimmy Pitaro Explains Reason for Mass Layoffs, Which Include a Number of Big Names</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/who-is-shortest-player-in-nfl-history\">Who Is the Shortest Player in NFL History?</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784714400;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7811;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Talanoa Hufanga\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8280;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Nik Bonitto\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6911;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7765;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Cooper\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Pat Surtain\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2481;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f231ed1e522156a650fb49af2153ba78\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Patriots training camp preview 2026: Running backs searching for efficiency\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/130511/running-back-preview-2026-rhamondre-stevenson-treveyon-henderson\";s:11:\"description\";s:354:\"On paper, New England Patriots fielded one of the NFL’s most productive rushing attacks in 2025. 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Jennings has over 36 rushing attempts for the Patriots over the past two seasons and will <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131349/injury-update-pup-nfi-harold-landry-training-camp\">open camp on the non-football injury list</a>, while Larison is <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-media-transcripts-statements-interviews/129802/lan-larison-eager-to-compete-after-injury-shortened-rookie-season\">returning from a season-ending broken foot</a> he suffered in 2025 as a rookie.\n\nRounding out the back end of the depth chart are powerful seventh-round rookie Jam Miller from Alabama and dynamic undrafted free agent Myles Montgomery from UCF. The two additions have worked with the third-team offense thus far and will continue to acclimate to the NFL as the offseason workouts progress.\n\nKey question: Can the O-line provide enough as a run-blocking unit?\n\nWhile the volume numbers reflect the run-game production near the top of the league, the efficiency metrics suggest otherwise.\n\nNew England’s running backs performed at a league-average 4.4 yards per attempt. Yet, they only totaled an EPA (expected points added) per rush of -0.03, which ranks No. 17, meaning the offense wasn’t consistently creating favorable situations on the ground.\n\nAlthough that figure stems from a multitude of factors, New England’s offensive line played a noticeable role in that underperformance. 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Here are the stories you need to know about today. The Giants’ knucklehead circus is the NFL’s most fascinating powderkeg | SB Nation As much as there is to love, there are two intentionally absent names who are the most critical elements of a successful campaign in 2026: Jaxson […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8408:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nGood morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know about today.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122872/cam-skattebo-jaxson-dart-giants-nfl\">The Giants’ knucklehead circus is the NFL’s most fascinating powderkeg | SB Nation</a>\n\n\nAs much as there is to love, there are two intentionally absent names who are the most critical elements of a successful campaign in 2026: Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, the frat-boy wild cards capable of either ushering in a new era of success in East Rutherford or tanking everything through their own foolishness. It’s unclear how much their penchant for stupidity is real or played up for the camera, but they are exceedingly good at raising eyebrows.\n\n\n\nTo mesh that approach to football with two guys running on vibes is a powder keg. It’s not just simply that they’re willing to hurt themselves, but this loose approach to football is very difficult to manage. Once freedom and personality run supreme, it can be very difficult to pull that all in, and let it fester too long as a team can pull itself apart as everyone is looking out for No. 1 over everything else.\n\n\nJohn Harbaugh impressed by Jaxson Dart\n\n\nJohn Harbaugh on if he’s been surprised about anything after getting to work with <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Giants</a> QB Jaxson Dart: “I don’t know about surprised, probably just impressed more than anything. I do think he’s obsessed. I believe he really really wants to be good.” (Via Bleav in Giants) <a href=\"https://t.co/WkNrg5ipdG\">pic.twitter.com/WkNrg5ipdG</a>— The Giants Report (@GiantsReport1) <a href=\"https://x.com/GiantsReport1/status/2079630076170150128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/leaning-on-experience-with-josh-allen-and-patrick-mahomes-giants-leaders-arent-just-telling-jaxson-dart-to-run-more-carefully-theyre-showing-him-200210283.html\">Giants leaders aren’t just telling Jaxson Dart to run more carefully. They’re showing him | Yahoo Sports</a>\n\n\nSo as new Giants staffers settled in, Nagy queued up clips to remind Dart that visits to the blue tent — in the preseason, in his first start and repeatedly through the season — compromise his availability. The goal is not to eliminate Dart’s confidence and swagger. But the Giants are working to hone their young quarterback’s risk-reward calculus.\n\n\n\n“You can’t just say, ‘Don’t run the football here, because you could get hurt’ — you have to show him the evidence,” said Nagy. ” ‘Where did you take the extra hits? Was it necessary?’ You have to show them clips.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49377860/2026-nfl-season-training-camp-storylines-quarterbacks-rookies-injuries\">Previewing the top storylines for 2026 NFL training camps | ESPN.com</a>\n\n\nFive injuries to monitor. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants. No injury has made more offseason headlines than Nabers’. The Giants’ star receiver tore his right ACL in Week 4 of the 2025 season and underwent surgery to repair the ligament, as well as the damage to his meniscus, a month later. But this past spring, Nabers had to undergo a second procedure on the same knee — a sign that his recovery was likely not going well.\n\n\n\nNabers was a highly impactful rookie: 109 catches on 170 targets for 1,204 yards in only 15 games. His evident ascent to the Giants’ No. 1 receiver role was a contributing factor in the team’s willingness to let Wan’Dale Robinson leave in free agency after a strong 2025 season. For depth, the Giants have added tons of veteran dart throws — Calvin Austin III, Darnell Mooney, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios and even Odell Beckham Jr. — in the hope that someone will be able to fill Robinson’s snaps. If Nabers has to miss regular-season time, the Giants’ receiving core might be one of the oldest and least effective in the league.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7459464/2026/07/21/nfl-assistant-coaches-to-watch-2026-season/\">Assistant coaches who could break out in 2026 for all 32 NFL teams | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants: Charlie Bullen, outside linebackers/run game coordinator. John Harbaugh has always had an eye for coaching talent, and it speaks well of Bullen’s potential that he was retained from the previous coaching regime and even got an expanded role as run game coordinator. His position group already featured Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux; the team also drafted versatile defender Arvell Reese in the spring. Bullen will have every opportunity to show his impact on the defense.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/arvell-reese-giants-nflpa-rising-stars-2026-01ky2s86bby7\">Giants Rookie Arvell Reese Named to NFLPA’s 2026 Rising Stars List | SI.com</a>\n\nReese was one of only five defenders named on the NFLPA’s 2026 Rising Stars list, ranking eighth out of ten rookies; the list also includes ten veterans. The purpose of the list is to provide “an early look at the players expected to drive the next wave of consumer demand across licensed products, collectibles and brand partnerships.”\n\nAdam Schefter: Real possibility Giants make the playoffs this year\n\n\n\"If Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and Malik Nabers are all healthy the Giants are gonna be a playoff team.. I really think they can go to the playoffs\"<a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdamSchefter</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/qrg2e3YG5h\">pic.twitter.com/qrg2e3YG5h</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2079631267016913147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/21/new-york-giants-play-most-turf-games-nfl-2026-grass-bebate/90986727007/\">Giants to play most turf games in NFL in 2026, fueling grass debate | USAToday.com</a>\n\n\nThe Giants are set to play 15 games on artificial turf fields next season. The Tennessee Titans are the only other team that will play as many games on turf. The Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints will play the second-most games on turf, with 13 each.\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165634/john-harbaugh-reaction-cam-skattebo-failed-backflip-flop\">John Harbaugh’s reaction to Cam Skattebo’s failed backflip? ‘Dude, at least stick it’</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165605/training-camp-ben-mann-rlong-snapper-boston-college-zach-triner\">Giants training camp: Will UDFA Ben Mann really be the long-snapper?</a>\n\n\nBBV mailbag\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784714400;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2483;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"faf162ae7a73a52b64838c4fdc9fb1b7\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Battle Red Newswire: Wednesday July 22, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-news/76666/battle-red-newswire-wednesday-july-22-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:353:\"Houston Texans News From The Gambia to Peterborough: Stories Behind Houston’s 2026 Roster (HoustonTexans.com) Nico Collins on limited offseason work: They want me ready for camp (Pro Football Talk) Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 21: Houston Texans (Football Guys) Report: Free agent DL Denico Autry is expected to retire (Pro Football Talk) NFL […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3759:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) participates during the team’s minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/\">Houston Texans</a> News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstontexans.com/news/from-the-gambia-to-peterborough-stories-behind-houston-s-2026-roster\">From The Gambia to Peterborough: Stories Behind Houston’s 2026 Roster</a> (HoustonTexans.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nico-collins-on-limited-offseason-work-they-want-me-ready-for-camp\">Nico Collins on limited offseason work: They want me ready for camp</a> (Pro Football Talk)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-eyes-of-the-guru-idp-info-part-21-houston-texans\">Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 21: Houston Texans</a> (Football Guys)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-free-agent-dl-denico-autry-is-expected-to-retire\">Report: Free agent DL Denico Autry is expected to retire</a> (Pro Football Talk)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49417979/dolphins-all-pro-lb-jordyn-brooks-reach-3-year-513m-extension\" class=\"\">Fins, All-Pro LB Brooks reach $51.3M extension</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49418741/arizona-gaming-investigating-alleged-betting-cards-exec\" class=\"\">Arizona looking into Cards exec’s alleged betting</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49418899/panthers-moton-sidelined-indefinitely-blood-clot-lung\" class=\"\">Panthers’ Moton sidelined with blood clot in lung</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49399314/eagles-saquon-barkley-family-ok-attempted-burglary-home\" class=\"\">RB Barkley, family OK after attempted burglary</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49386406/nfl-players-continue-push-grass-fields-heels-world-cup\" class=\"\">NFL players renew push for grass on heels of WC</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49420546/source-lions-sam-laporta-back-fully-cleared-training-camp\" class=\"\">Source: Lions TE LaPorta fully cleared for camp</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49411888/packers-dl-devonte-wyatt-reach-3-year-57m-extension\" class=\"\">Packers, DT Wyatt reach 3-year, $57M extension</a> (ESPN.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49419051/harbaugh-rb-skattebo-flubbed-flip-least-stick-it\" class=\"\">Harbaugh on Skattebo’s flip fail: ‘At least stick it’</a> (ESPN.com)\n\nHouston & Collegiate Sports\n\n<a href=\"https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/dana-brown-trade-history-gm-best-worst-deals-22352340.php\">Dana Brown has made 40 trades as Astros GM. Here are his 5 best and 5 worst</a> (Houston Chronicle)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.crawfishboxes.com/houston-astros-discussion/76633/three-potential-astros-paths-at-the-trade-deadline\">Three Potential Astros Paths at the Trade Deadline</a> (The Crawfish Boxes)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784714400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Battle Red Newswire\";i:1;s:19:\"Houston Texans News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7569;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Nico Collins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2484;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4187caa6b4d62d957acaf2a774a97e75\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Bengals News: 2026 Ring of Honor Induction Day\";s:4:\"link\";s:86:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/194523/2026-ring-of-honor-nominees\";s:11:\"description\";s:317:\"The Cincinnati Bengals shocked their fan base when they announced they’d join the 21st century and have some sort of way to honor their past greats. The Ring of Honor was introduced in 2021, and the first four names to be enshrined were Anthony Munoz, Ken Riley, Ken Anderson and Paul Brown. Since then, eight […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4465:\"\n\n\n \n MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 22: Geno Atkins #97 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts on the bench during the game against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals shocked their fan base when they announced they’d join the 21st century and have some sort of way to honor their past greats. The Ring of Honor was introduced in 2021, and the first four names to be enshrined were Anthony Munoz, Ken Riley, Ken Anderson and Paul Brown. Since then, eight more names have been added, including Boomer Esiason, Dave Lapham and Chad Johnson.\n\nThe Bengals revealed the 12 former Bengals players who are eligible to be nominated for the team’s Ring of Honor, and today is the day we find out which two will be enshrined.\n\nThe nominees are: \n\n\nGeno Atkins\n\n\n\nJim Breech\n\n\n\nJames Brooks\n\n\n\nCris Collinsworth\n\n\n\nCarlos Dunlap\n\n\n\nDavid Fulcher\n\n\n\nAJ Green\n\n\n\nLeon Hall\n\n\n\nMax Montoya\n\n\n\nBob Trumpy\n\n\n\nAndrew Whitworth\n\n\n\nReggie Williams\n\n\nThis is a who’s who of Bengals greats. Guys like Breech, Brooks, Fulcher, Montoya and Trumpy are names generations of Bengals fans grew up hearing about, while Green, Dunlap, Whitworth and Atkins are likely closer to the modern-day fans’ hearts.\n\nWho do you hope gets through?\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bengals-ring-honor-inductees-announced-211053073.html\">Bengals Ring of Honor inductees to be announced</a>\n\nA recap of the players nominated, including the five new names on the list, which includes recent legends including Green and Whitworth. This will be the last year that two names will be added to the list, so it’ll be even harder in 2027 and beyond.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/07/21/bengals-paycor-stadium-renovations-club-suites.html\">Bengals unveil massive Paycor Stadium renovations in phase one of $500M project</a>\n\nA look at Paycor Stadium as the Bengals complete phase one of their renovations and upgrades. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-ranked-near-bottom-of-league-in-2-surprising-categories-by-nfl-analyst-01ky30jsscag\">Bengals Ranked Near Bottom of League in 2 Surprising Categories by NFL Analyst</a>\n\n\n“Bengals ranked #28 in pass block win rate last year,” he tweeted. “Allowed #3 most pressure, #2 most non-blitz pressure, #7 shortest time-to-sack. RB runs in primary OL combo (Brown-Fairchild-Karras-Risner-Mims): 3.9 YPC, -0.09 EPA/rush, 12.8% stuff rate, 1.29 YBC/att, which rank (respectively): #26, #25, #4, #14.\n\n\n\n“I think they can play better than this in 2026, but just rolling back 2025 would result in another bottom-10 result.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bengals-biggest-rival-now-000919685.html\">Who is the Bengals’ biggest rival right now?</a>\n\nThe Bengals will always have a strained relationship with the Ravens, Steelers and Browns. It’s only natural for division rivals, especially in a division as tough as the AFC North, to despise each other. 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There are so many bumps and turns in everyone’s journey, and the only thing you can do is trust the process because it’ll work out.”\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784714400;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9224;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2485;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a27e2f85eec5db0a0c6c1f892d3326e2\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Route Tree matters for Fantasy - mildly interesting stats #3\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v3aw3s/route_tree_matters_for_fantasy_mildly_interesting/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1183:\"Zain Dhanani posted an interesting article here about how target depth plays a role in fantasy. So i thought it would be interesting to look at the YPRR and TPRR for specific short & deep routes. The results are very similar (as expected): Slant/Out/Dig-Route = 0,23 TPRR, 1,85 YPRR Corner/Post/Go = 0,14 TPRR, 1,75 YPRR In general, shorter routes are \"better\" than deep routes Some players with the highest short Route Share: Jalen Coker Romeo Doubs Ladd McConkey Nico Collins I didn\'t expect Collins and Doubs to be on the list. Big fan of McConkey, too. Some players with the highest deep Route Share: Tee Higgins Quentin Johnston Brian Thomas Jameson Williams Zain also had Brian Thomas in his article. Think thats another good sign for Parker Washington. And i think it makes sense to be higher on Laporta than Jamo. Some other interesting Names: Waddle ran the 3rd most out routes, but also the 2nd most post routes Davante Adams ran the 4th most dig routes, but also the 6th most post routes George Pickens ran the 12th most deep routes, but also the most total slants The route stats are from FantasyPointsData submitted by /u/Fine-Try-8153 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1637:\"Zain Dhanani posted an interesting article here about how target depth plays a role in fantasy. So i thought it would be interesting to look at the YPRR and TPRR for specific short & deep routes. The results are very similar (as expected): Slant/Out/Dig-Route = 0,23 TPRR, 1,85 YPRR Corner/Post/Go = 0,14 TPRR, 1,75 YPRR In general, shorter routes are \"better\" than deep routes Some players with the highest short Route Share: Jalen Coker Romeo Doubs Ladd McConkey Nico Collins I didn\'t expect Collins and Doubs to be on the list. Big fan of McConkey, too. Some players with the highest deep Route Share: Tee Higgins Quentin Johnston Brian Thomas Jameson Williams Zain also had Brian Thomas in his article. Think thats another good sign for Parker Washington. And i think it makes sense to be higher on Laporta than Jamo. 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Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Commanders fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\nLast month, Hogs Haven listed Odafeh Oweh at #4 in <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/422677/odafe-oweh-commanders-roster-rankings-ravens-chargers\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/422677/odafe-oweh-commanders-roster-rankings-ravens-chargers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our list of the top-ten Commanders</a> for 2026. Here’s what Scott Bair said about Oweh in that article:\n\n\nHe’s an intriguing talent with the size you want at 6-foot-5 and 251 pounds, with the speed and power you need to excel off the edge in new coordinator Daronte Jones’ system.\n\n\n\nHis relative athletic score was super high – catching a trend among big Adam Peters investments? – with solid combine numbers in all the right places.\n\n\n\nOweh gets to the quarterback a ton. Translating that to sacks and errant throws and turnovers is the key. He’s clearly capable of creating havoc, but how will Oweh fare without expert pass rushers around him.\n\n\n\nHe hasn’t been the alpha to this point, and he’ll be counted on to be one in 2026. His response to that expectation will be a major factor in how the Commanders fare defensively in 2026. Oweh doesn’t just need to be a double-digit sacks guy. He needs to make game-changing plays and lead the defensive line.\n\n\nWashington’s biggest free agent commitment this offseason came early in the March free agency period when Adam Peters inked Odafe Oweh to a <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/72411/odafe-oweh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four-year, $96 million contract</a> as the first of several moves intended to fix what was wrong with Washington’s pass rush in 2025. \n\nSome people were critical of the contract as an overpay for a player who hasn’t earned this kind of payday while others viewed it as a savvy move to sign an ascending 27-year-old player.\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25417054-10-worst-free-agent-signings-2026-nfl-offseason\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25417054-10-worst-free-agent-signings-2026-nfl-offseason\">Bleacher Report</a> called the signing of edge rusher Odafe Oweh one of the 10 worst free agent signings of the offseason:\n\n\n[T]he fact that Baltimore gave up on a 10-sack player and flipped him for a so-so defensive back and a Day 3 pick says something — and that something isn’t great.\n\n\n\nOweh had just 13 sacks over the first three seasons of his career combined. He has never been much of a factor against the run — he has hit the 40-tackle mark just once. His 47 pressures and 16.4 percent pass-rush win rate last year <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pass-rusher-rankings-2025-regular-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">per PFF</a> were good, but not great.\n\n\n\nOweh’s average annual salary ranks among the 12 best edge-rushers in the game. His production and talent does not.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/grading-biggest-moves-day-1-nfl-free-agency-cowboys-chiefs-commanders-hit-it-big-with-key-additions/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/grading-biggest-moves-day-1-nfl-free-agency-cowboys-chiefs-commanders-hit-it-big-with-key-additions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A to Z Sports</a>, on the other hand, praised the signing of Oweh:\n\n\nThe Commanders bringing in Oweh checks off a lot of boxes, and he showed so many flashes when he joined the Chargers. Eight sacks and 35 pressures in 12 games on a new defense isn’t something to just overlook. He also had the sixth-highest pressure rate in the NFL at 17.3% after he joined the Chargers in Week 6.\n\n\n\nOweh also only missed two tackles in those 12 games with the Charges, which is insane when you think about it. He’s also very stout in the run game at 6-5, 260 pounds, and he’ll bring power and speed off the EDGE in Washington. This is a franchise player to build around, who is hitting his prime as he turned 27 two months ago. It’s impossible not to love this move\n\n\nThe question\n\nToday, we’re asking you to assess how confident you are that Oweh will live up to his contract this season.\n\nComments & Results\n\nOf course, we invite you to answer the survey question below, but also feel free to expand on your answer and provide nuance in the comments section. While you are certainly free to simply share which choice you made on the survey question, the most interesting comments will explain why you answered the way you did. I rely on those comments when discussing the results of the survey when they are posted in a separate article the next few days.\n\nPOLL QUESTION\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784694551;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Reacts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7626;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Odafe Oweh\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2491;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a573964fe3f769862ea35ca16d54bb73\";s:5:\"title\";s:32:\"Thoughts on Coleman v RJ Harvey?\";s:4:\"link\";s:84:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v35m0d/thoughts_on_coleman_v_rj_harvey/\";s:11:\"description\";s:375:\"Is Jonah Coleman worth the pick in rookie drafts or is he just going to be in a committee with a crowded backfield? Is the thought that he is going to ultimately be the guy or will Denver just continue to draft over each RB and select a new one next year? It’s either Coleman or selecting an upside WR at this point. submitted by /u/flashbull21 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:640:\"Is Jonah Coleman worth the pick in rookie drafts or is he just going to be in a committee with a crowded backfield? Is the thought that he is going to ultimately be the guy or will Denver just continue to draft over each RB and select a new one next year? It’s either Coleman or selecting an upside WR at this point. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/flashbull21\"> /u/flashbull21 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v35m0d/thoughts_on_coleman_v_rj_harvey/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v35m0d/thoughts_on_coleman_v_rj_harvey/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784694519;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13345;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jonah Coleman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12489;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"RJ Harvey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2492;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3e1b48f97377b77208a9a767d2af542a\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"How Much Value Separates CeeDee and Egbuka at This Point?\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v356s2/how_much_value_separates_ceedee_and_egbuka_at/\";s:11:\"description\";s:447:\"Title. I am a CeeDee owner who is not only nervous of CeeDee considering the Pickens situation but is also getting dangerously high on Emeka Egbuka. How far apart are they in dynasty at this point? What would needed to be added to the Emeka side to make it fair? And maybe, can someone calm me down and convince me that I should just keep CeeDee, that he’s elite, and that he in his prime. submitted by /u/ChizzLangus [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:747:\"Title. I am a CeeDee owner who is not only nervous of CeeDee considering the Pickens situation but is also getting dangerously high on Emeka Egbuka. How far apart are they in dynasty at this point? What would needed to be added to the Emeka side to make it fair? And maybe, can someone calm me down and convince me that I should just keep CeeDee, that he’s elite, and that he in his prime. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/ChizzLangus\"> /u/ChizzLangus </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v356s2/how_much_value_separates_ceedee_and_egbuka_at/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v356s2/how_much_value_separates_ceedee_and_egbuka_at/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784693271;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12514;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Emeka Egbuka\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2493;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d462474249a66f477bd320e03b6758fd\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"With camp looming, Buccaneers will \"dive in\" on Baker Mayfield negotiations\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-camp-looming-buccaneers-will-dive-in-on-baker-mayfield-negotiations\";s:11:\"description\";s:57:\"Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has set a deadline.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3381:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"541908\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_qbseriesreturn_260715\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers\",\"title\": \"Florio: Mayfield makes Quarterback series \'great\'\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/florio-baker-mayfield-part-of-why-quarterback-season-3-is-very-excellent\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-15T16:40:38Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has set a deadline. His team is going to try to comply.Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported earlier this week that the Bucs are ready to \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-biggest-storylines-nfl-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dive in</a>\" to negotiations with Mayfield, whose three-year, $100 million deal expires after the 2026 season.He\'s technically due to make $27.5 million this year, with available incentives. Past tinkering with his cash flow has pushed his total compensation for 2026 to $40 million.The most important figure is the cap number: $39.975 million. By rule, that pushes his 2027 franchise tag to at least $47.97 million, a 20-percent increase over the cap charge in the last year of the contract.The challenge continues to be pegging the right value, given that the range for veteran starting quarterbacks spans low in the $20 millions to the mid-$60 millions. The real question may be whether Mayfield\'s new-money APY begins with a \"4\" or a \"5\".The market is the market. But some teams (like the Dolphins in 2024) have done market-level deals they quickly came to regret.Whatever happens, bet on this — Mayfield will be willing to bet on himself, if necessary. During the latest season of Quarterback on Netflix, Mayfield revisits his decision to withdraw from Texas Tech after Kliff Kingsbury made Davis Webb the starter and enroll at Oklahoma without a spot on the football team.Mayfield has already made the ultimate roll of the dice on himself. And look at how it turned out — Heisman Trophy winner, No. 1 overall pick, and career earnings (through 2026) of more than $130 million.Mayfield\'s history makes it clear that he won\'t think twice about passing on a good-not-great offer from the Bucs and take his chances on something better if he becomes a free agent in March.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784690187;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2494;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"db1678f12e661297fca8217c949d6481\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"The $30M dilemma surrounding Aaron Donald’s return\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/144103/rams-aaron-donald-cap-contract-rumors\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"Aaron Donald’s return to the Los Angeles Rams seems imminent if the star feels he is capable of performing at a high level in 2026. Donald is ramping up his training camp regimen in hopes of joining Myles Garrett and company on the defensive line. But there are major financial implications for the Rams if […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2497:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 14: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during pregame warmups prior to an NFC Wild Card Playoff football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAaron Donald’s return to the Los Angeles Rams seems imminent if the star feels he is capable of performing at a high level in 2026. Donald is ramping up his training camp regimen in hopes of joining Myles Garrett and company on the defensive line.\n\nBut there are major financial implications for the Rams if Donald’s unretirement becomes official.\n\nBecause Donald retired in 2023 prior to the end of his contract, LA would owe the future hall of famer $30M that was dead money against the salary cap. This was made clear by a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and subsequent confirmation from Over The Cap:\n\n\nYes. When he retired his last contract still had $30m remaining. My guess is he would look for more. <a href=\"https://t.co/JdxenaYgnJ\">https://t.co/JdxenaYgnJ</a>— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jason_OTC/status/2079680157552365980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis is mostly a cash issue for the team. The NFL salary cap is a separate calculation and the Rams have already been charged for money they pushed into later years prior to Donald’s retirement. Even with that in mind, LA has roughly $18-19M in open cap space available for 2026. That ranks right in the middle of their league peers. \n\nStill, $30M isn’t nothing. Even for a team in a major market like the Rams. They also have a number of core players in need of new contracts, and forking over unexpected money to Donald could complicate that equation.\n\nAnd the Rams have options. Deals can be reworked and renegotiated, although Over The Cap does suggest that Donald will likely want more than $30M to return to football. \n\nWhile Donald’s return may seem more likely than not, the financials are a notable speedbump and the first sign that a reunion may be more complicated than expected. It’s still not an insurmountable challenge. \n\nThe Rams and Donald can figure this out if they want to. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784688642;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"Los Angeles Rams Rumors\";i:1;s:27:\"Los Angeles Rams Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2495;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6f5cbe4a61e60736894faaea7538d164\";s:5:\"title\";s:108:\"10 ADP Movers from June through mid July. Inspecting the analyst narratives to determine: what, is the deal.\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v33em2/10_adp_movers_from_june_through_mid_july/\";s:11:\"description\";s:8589:\"Time to take yet another look at a handful of intriguing players affected by ADP shifts across Sleeper, Underdog, Yahoo, and ESPN from June 1st through July 15th. We dive into the narrative from the analyst community to figure out…what, is the deal with these ADP movers. Risers DeVonta Smith (WR, PHI) ADP movement: +10.4 avg change \"... the AJ Brown role has been outstanding for fantasy football. And he had a top five first read rate to go along with a 35% air yard share for multiple seasons in a row. DeVonta Smith\'s numbers could look exactly the same as the wide receiver one in Philly….\" — RotoWire (2026-06-29) \"....the last two years without AJ Brown in the freaking offense, DeVonta Smith has earned a 32.9% target share and had 2.65 yards per route run.\" — FantasyPros (2026-06-18) Drafting Smith at the third round turn gives you an elite wide receiver without major target competition. Sleeper draft boards still lag behind Underdog pricing, leaving a window to scoop him up in the 4th (just criminal) before leagues adjust. Feeding two elite wideouts caused constant production swings in Philadelphia for Smith but as the lone alpha, we should see consistency around him in 2026. Remember this guy won the Heisman as a WR and has elite route running skill, new OC in town as well. He can be your WR1 for teams that take RB in round 1 and Bowers, McBride or Allen in the second. Yada yada yada, you won your championship. Emeka Egbuka (WR, TB) ADP movement: +5.6 avg change \"So I think 150 targets and having a huge season, that\'s right in the wheelhouse.\" — RotoWire (2026-07-10) \"...he had good full season numbers, a 1.75 yards per route run rate, a target share of almost 24%, he had the second most first downs in last year\'s class.\" — The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast (2026-06-26) High-stakes managers on Underdog already push Egbuka into round three, whereas the more home league platforms still list him near round four. Zac Robinson brought a passing scheme from Atlanta that elevated production despite poor quarterbacking, so Baker Mayfield offers a noticeable upgrade there. Late-season offensive collapse in Tampa Bay masked Egbuka\'s early dominance, hiding what was actually a good rookie campaign. Consider his second half as his talent being “in the pool”. Chris Godwin remains a steady option and potential value, but his injury history leaves Egbuka holding all the true weekly upside. Rachaad White (RB, WAS) ADP movement: +13.1 avg change \"White absolutely looks like the odds-on favorite to lead the Washington backfield in catches this year. And Rachaad White has three seasons with at least 50 catches in his career.\" — RotoWire (2026-07-06) But I don’t want to be a pirate! Gone from the Bucs and into an open competition in Washington. Good option for Zero-RB drafters who can grab White past pick 100 on Sleeper and Yahoo. Backfield partners Kaytron Allen and Ja\'Cory Croskey-Merritt carry almost no draft capital, leaving White in control of all third-down reps and two-minute drills. Playing alongside former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels gives hope of instant chemistry on check downs. Potential for negative game scripts would keep Washington passing frequently, which nearly guarantees White high pass-game involvement. George Kittle (TE, SF) ADP movement: +8.6 avg change \"He claims he\'s on track for week one. Part of the reason that, like, the medical community is kind of buying into this is where his Achilles injury occurred\" — Establish The Run (2026-06-17) The cleanest achilles tear of all time?? 2024 McCaffrey owners are quick to remember San Francisco coaching staff updates often mask realistic timelines. He’s on the wrong side of 30, has an injury history and has to block defensive ends. Feels like a likelihood to reinjure himself by pushing to come back early. Kelce, going after Kittle, seems like the better pick in roughly the same ADP range. This doesn’t seem to be the summer, or fall, of George. We also like backup Jake Tonges near the end of drafts as a sleeper TE. Jonathon Brooks (RB, CAR) ADP movement: +17.7 avg change \"Twitter doctors believe Jonathon Brooks should be good to go at this point, should be healthy. And then we just get such bullish coach speak on Jonathon Brooks\" — The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast (2026-07-15) Ninth-round Underdog draft costs remove most downside risk for a back formerly selected in the early second round of the 2024 NFL draft class. Head coach Dave Canales\' comfort with benching underperforming veterans means Brooks could claim the lead role early in the schedule. Your ideal RB4 in the 10th on Sleeper, his draft price is making me thirsty. Fallers Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR) ESPN ADP movement: -4, Underdog ADP movement: -5.2 \"Hubbard admitted that he came back too quick.\" — Fantasy Points (2026-07-10) If you believe in Chuba then you are telling yourself that rushing back early from injury ruined Hubbard\'s efficiency metrics. Hey, it’s not a lie if you believe it! In 2025, he was near the bottom of the league in yards after contact and rush yards over expected. Rico is gone but Brooks is waiting in the wings. Selecting Hubbard in round seven means passing on wide receivers like Christian Watson or Marvin Harrison who offer cleaner fantasy paths from my perspective. Jayden Daniels (QB, WAS) and Josh Allen (QB, BUF) Underdog ADP movement: -3.6 Josh Allen and -7.2 Jayden Daniels \"To me, Jayden Daniels has to be like the most mispriced quarterback. ADP of 70, we\'re at 56 overall here on Jayden Daniels\" — Establish The Run (2026-06-25) \"I think Josh Allen is a great pick, probably the safest pick in fantasy, you get an advantage at a onesie position\" — Establish The Run (2026-07-02) The great QB recession of 2026 is here. Overall quarterback prices are dropping across all platforms, offering top-tier dual-threat starters at round-three (Allen, Jackson) or round-five or later costs. Allen consistently finishes near the top 2 at his position and has had at least 39 touchdowns for the last six seasons, anchoring roster builds with massive weekly ceilings. Daniels produced 891 rushing yards during his rookie year, so taking him in round six could deliver league-winning upside if he regains form/doesn’t get injured in 2026. Please stop telling me that QBs are always at a discount. Elite QBs have risen in price in recent years, this year we are getting a discount, enjoy it. Serenity now! Davante Adams (WR, LAR) ADP movement: -4.5 avg change \"I feel like the catchable target rate is going to go up. He still gets open. ESPN had Davante Adams with the 14th best open score. Dave just talked about it. Watch the film. He gets open.\" — Fantasy Football Today (2026-07-20) \"And a lot of people want to bring up their, I guess, regression argument with Davante Adams. He actually, he underachieved versus usage last year.\" — RotoWire (2026-07-07) Drafters pushing Adams down to WR22 focus heavily on age and red-zone regression while ignoring his overall volume. Unfortunate luck inside the 20s suppressed his total yardage last season, setting up a potential rebound in yardage efficiency. Precision route runners age gracefully, e.g. Larry Fitzgerald, and Sean McVay will move Adams around to secure clean targets. Maybe I spent too much time at the jerk store here with my own ranking of Adams but I can see him producing another 190 point performance. This could lead to a case of in-season indigestion for people drafting Waddle and McConkey over Adams. Harold Fannin (TE, CLE) Underdog ADP movement: -7.2 \"Harold Fannin last year, guys, he was second in targets per route run. Led all players at tight end and missed tackles forced per route run And yeah, they brought in more target competition, but it\'s rookies.\" — Fantasy Points (2026-07-15) Fading Fannin seems to be an Underdog thing, maybe a Watson thing too. Hard to trace back to anything other than a minor OTA groin tweak and hopium for incoming rookie wideouts. Regardless of who is in the quarterback room, Fannin will be the safety outlet, ensuring he retains a steady target floor. Harold is a target earner with elite college production. TE5 locked in for me. You’re gonna let him fall to me in the 9th?? That’s a shame. Hopefully you enjoyed the article. At The Week In Fantasy (twif) we are pulling in all the player insights from podcasts, social media and data on our site and organizing it around your fantasy team, all free. Love for you to check it out! submitted by /u/t1break [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10077:\"Time to take yet another look at a handful of intriguing players affected by ADP shifts across Sleeper, Underdog, Yahoo, and ESPN from June 1st through July 15th. We dive into the narrative from the analyst community to figure out…what, is the deal with these ADP movers. Risers <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/82/devonta-smith\">DeVonta Smith</a> (WR, PHI) ADP movement: +10.4 avg change \"... the AJ Brown role has been outstanding for fantasy football. And he had a top five first read rate to go along with a 35% air yard share for multiple seasons in a row. DeVonta Smith\'s numbers could look exactly the same as the wide receiver one in Philly….\" — RotoWire (2026-06-29) \"....the last two years without AJ Brown in the freaking offense, DeVonta Smith has earned a 32.9% target share and had 2.65 yards per route run.\" — FantasyPros (2026-06-18) Drafting Smith at the third round turn gives you an elite wide receiver without major target competition. Sleeper draft boards still lag behind Underdog pricing, leaving a window to scoop him up in the 4th (just criminal) before leagues adjust. Feeding two elite wideouts caused constant production swings in Philadelphia for Smith but as the lone alpha, we should see consistency around him in 2026. Remember this guy won the Heisman as a WR and has elite route running skill, new OC in town as well. He can be your WR1 for teams that take RB in round 1 and Bowers, McBride or Allen in the second. Yada yada yada, you won your championship. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/169/emeka-egbuka\">Emeka Egbuka </a>(WR, TB) ADP movement: +5.6 avg change \"So I think 150 targets and having a huge season, that\'s right in the wheelhouse.\" — RotoWire (2026-07-10) \"...he had good full season numbers, a 1.75 yards per route run rate, a target share of almost 24%, he had the second most first downs in last year\'s class.\" — The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast (2026-06-26) High-stakes managers on Underdog already push Egbuka into round three, whereas the more home league platforms still list him near round four. Zac Robinson brought a passing scheme from Atlanta that elevated production despite poor quarterbacking, so Baker Mayfield offers a noticeable upgrade there. Late-season offensive collapse in Tampa Bay masked Egbuka\'s early dominance, hiding what was actually a good rookie campaign. Consider his second half as his talent being “in the pool”. Chris Godwin remains a steady option and potential value, but his injury history leaves Egbuka holding all the true weekly upside. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/116/rachaad-white\">Rachaad White </a>(RB, WAS) ADP movement: +13.1 avg change \"White absolutely looks like the odds-on favorite to lead the Washington backfield in catches this year. And Rachaad White has three seasons with at least 50 catches in his career.\" — RotoWire (2026-07-06) But I don’t want to be a pirate! Gone from the Bucs and into an open competition in Washington. Good option for Zero-RB drafters who can grab White past pick 100 on Sleeper and Yahoo. Backfield partners Kaytron Allen and Ja\'Cory Croskey-Merritt carry almost no draft capital, leaving White in control of all third-down reps and two-minute drills. Playing alongside former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels gives hope of instant chemistry on check downs. Potential for negative game scripts would keep Washington passing frequently, which nearly guarantees White high pass-game involvement. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/55/george-kittle\">George Kittle</a> (TE, SF) ADP movement: +8.6 avg change \"He claims he\'s on track for week one. Part of the reason that, like, the medical community is kind of buying into this is where his Achilles injury occurred\" — Establish The Run (2026-06-17) The cleanest achilles tear of all time?? 2024 McCaffrey owners are quick to remember San Francisco coaching staff updates often mask realistic timelines. He’s on the wrong side of 30, has an injury history and has to block defensive ends. Feels like a likelihood to reinjure himself by pushing to come back early. Kelce, going after Kittle, seems like the better pick in roughly the same ADP range. This doesn’t seem to be the summer, or fall, of George. We also like backup Jake Tonges near the end of drafts as a sleeper TE. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/301/jonathon-brooks\">Jonathon Brooks </a>(RB, CAR) ADP movement: +17.7 avg change \"Twitter doctors believe Jonathon Brooks should be good to go at this point, should be healthy. And then we just get such bullish coach speak on Jonathon Brooks\" — The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast (2026-07-15) Ninth-round Underdog draft costs remove most downside risk for a back formerly selected in the early second round of the 2024 NFL draft class. Head coach Dave Canales\' comfort with benching underperforming veterans means Brooks could claim the lead role early in the schedule. Your ideal RB4 in the 10th on Sleeper, his draft price is making me thirsty. Fallers <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/58/chuba-hubbard\">Chuba Hubbard</a> (RB, CAR) ESPN ADP movement: -4, Underdog ADP movement: -5.2 \"Hubbard admitted that he came back too quick.\" — Fantasy Points (2026-07-10) If you believe in Chuba then you are telling yourself that rushing back early from injury ruined Hubbard\'s efficiency metrics. Hey, it’s not a lie if you believe it! In 2025, he was near the bottom of the league in yards after contact and rush yards over expected. Rico is gone but Brooks is waiting in the wings. Selecting Hubbard in round seven means passing on wide receivers like Christian Watson or Marvin Harrison who offer cleaner fantasy paths from my perspective. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/3/jayden-daniels\">Jayden Daniels </a>(QB, WAS) and <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/1/josh-allen\">Josh Allen</a> (QB, BUF) Underdog ADP movement: -3.6 Josh Allen and -7.2 Jayden Daniels \"To me, Jayden Daniels has to be like the most mispriced quarterback. ADP of 70, we\'re at 56 overall here on Jayden Daniels\" — Establish The Run (2026-06-25) \"I think Josh Allen is a great pick, probably the safest pick in fantasy, you get an advantage at a onesie position\" — Establish The Run (2026-07-02) The great QB recession of 2026 is here. Overall quarterback prices are dropping across all platforms, offering top-tier dual-threat starters at round-three (Allen, Jackson) or round-five or later costs. Allen consistently finishes near the top 2 at his position and has had at least 39 touchdowns for the last six seasons, anchoring roster builds with massive weekly ceilings. Daniels produced 891 rushing yards during his rookie year, so taking him in round six could deliver league-winning upside if he regains form/doesn’t get injured in 2026. Please stop telling me that QBs are always at a discount. Elite QBs have risen in price in recent years, this year we are getting a discount, enjoy it. Serenity now! <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/54/davante-adams\">Davante Adams </a>(WR, LAR) ADP movement: -4.5 avg change \"I feel like the catchable target rate is going to go up. He still gets open. ESPN had Davante Adams with the 14th best open score. Dave just talked about it. Watch the film. He gets open.\" — Fantasy Football Today (2026-07-20) \"And a lot of people want to bring up their, I guess, regression argument with Davante Adams. He actually, he underachieved versus usage last year.\" — RotoWire (2026-07-07) Drafters pushing Adams down to WR22 focus heavily on age and red-zone regression while ignoring his overall volume. Unfortunate luck inside the 20s suppressed his total yardage last season, setting up a potential rebound in yardage efficiency. Precision route runners age gracefully, e.g. Larry Fitzgerald, and Sean McVay will move Adams around to secure clean targets. Maybe I spent too much time at the jerk store here with my own ranking of Adams but I can see him producing another 190 point performance. This could lead to a case of in-season indigestion for people drafting Waddle and McConkey over Adams. <a href=\"https://www.theweekinfantasy.com/player/232/harold-fannin\">Harold Fannin </a>(TE, CLE) Underdog ADP movement: -7.2 \"Harold Fannin last year, guys, he was second in targets per route run. Led all players at tight end and missed tackles forced per route run And yeah, they brought in more target competition, but it\'s rookies.\" — Fantasy Points (2026-07-15) Fading Fannin seems to be an Underdog thing, maybe a Watson thing too. Hard to trace back to anything other than a minor OTA groin tweak and hopium for incoming rookie wideouts. Regardless of who is in the quarterback room, Fannin will be the safety outlet, ensuring he retains a steady target floor. Harold is a target earner with elite college production. TE5 locked in for me. You’re gonna let him fall to me in the 9th?? That’s a shame. Hopefully you enjoyed the article. At The Week In Fantasy (twif) we are pulling in all the player insights from podcasts, social media and data on our <a href=\"https://theweekinfantasy.com/\">site </a>and organizing it around your fantasy team, all free. 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However, the Saints also signed former running back Travis Etienne during […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1841:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is announced to the fans against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images \n\nLast week, it was announced that the New Orleans Saints and running back Alvin Kamara came to an agreement on a restructured contract which ensures that the 30-year-old will indeed play this season and likely finish his NFL career in the black and gold.\n\nHowever, the Saints also signed former running back Travis Etienne during free agency in the offseason. Etienne is expected to do the heavy lifting and take over the starting role but it’s one that Kamara will not walk away from easily.\n\nKamara’s former teammate Terron Armstead revealed on his podcast, “The Set”, that the star running back is “hungry and pissed off,” due his lack of production the past few seasons. \n\nSo even with Etienne stepping up and getting the bulk of the touches, this will help to keep an aggressive Kamara to stay fresh and make a loud statement with his opportunities on the field. \n\nSo, in this week’s Saints reacts poll question we’re asking our readers who they think will be the team’s leading rusher this season? Vote in the link below and let us know your thoughts!\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Saints fans and fans across the country. 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(Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAccording to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, on Monday, the Indianapolis Colts worked out former Super Bowl Champion veteran safety Jordan Whitehead, who missed all of last season recovering from a neck surgery following a January of 2024 car accident when he was headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice facility: \n\n\nVeteran S Jordan Whitehead has been fully cleared to resume his football career post-neck surgery by Alex Vaccaro, his surgeon and the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Eagles</a>’ spine specialist. Whitehead had recent workouts with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Colts</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> and is expected to meet with more teams soon. <a href=\"https://t.co/gqwX8QfNqT\">pic.twitter.com/gqwX8QfNqT</a>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href=\"https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2079331961047257154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nOriginally a 2018 4th round pick of Tampa Bay, the 29-year-old safety has also spent time with the New York Jets organization (2022-23). During his 7-year NFL career, he has appeared in 105 games, making 101 career starts. \n\nHe won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers back in 2020, when he made 16 starts for their title winning defense. \n\nPer PFF, he earned a +58.0 overall grade in 12 starts for Tampa Bay’s defense in his most recent season played, which was the 2024 campaign before he sat out all of last season. \n\nThe Colts safety room currently consists of projected starters Cam Bynum and rookie AJ Haulcy and their primary backups Hunter Wohler, Jonathan Owens, and Juanyeh Thomas, as well as holdovers from last year’s squad such as Daniel Scott, Ben Nikkel, and Trey Washington. There’s also undrafted rookie Austin Brown.\n\nWhile their positional room is far from settled for the eventual 53-man active roster, it appears to have more depth than it appeared to have last offseason at this time. 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It\'s a color version of a prior version of the same photo. And it shows imprints of roughly 16 teeth, top and bottom, in Atiabi\'s back.In March 2026, Nacua\'s attorney, Levi McCathern, dismissed the conduct as “horseplay” in comments to TMZ. Still, McCathern seemed to admit that at least one bite occurred, saying (as characterized by TMZ) that the bite left a “<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/puka-nacua-faces-allegation-of-biting-a-woman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temporary mark</a>.\"As compared to something permanent like a tattoo, sure it\'s temporary. But the image of it is clear and jarring.“I don’t know if you know,” Kar told the Post, “but the mouth is one of the dirtiest places on the planet given the amount of bacteria we have as humans. . . . My client has also suffered severe emotional distress and mental anguish and is being treated.”The civil case is ongoing. 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He shares an agent with Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, though, and Ian Rapoport reports that Witherspoon is \"further along\" in talks.The Seahawks have offered a deal that would pay Witherspoon \"upwards of $30 million\" annually, per Rapoport. That would make Witherspoon among the highest-paid cornerbacks in the league.Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie is at the top of the market at the position with an annual average of $31 million. Indianapolis\' Sauce Gardner and Houston\'s Derek Stingley Jr. are at $30 million annually.Gonzalez, who is scheduled to make $2.259 million this season, won\'t be far behind Witherspoon in getting a new deal.The 17th overall pick in 2023 made second-team All-Pro in 2024 and the Pro Bowl in 2025. He has totaled 145 tackles, two interceptions, 24 pass breakups and a sack in three seasons.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784681162;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Christian Gonzalez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10891;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Devon Witherspoon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2500;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"efc188f1736d155f543c77bd92550510\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Matthew Golden Outlook and Realistic Projections\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v30r0g/matthew_golden_outlook_and_realistic_projections/\";s:11:\"description\";s:3386:\"I wanted to make a post about Golden to see what the community thought was a realistic projection and whether that aligned with what I think. So far this sub has been filled with posts saying he has a 4th option ceiling, will never be good due to his college production, etc. I acknowledge there are real red flags but I’d like to present some arguments in favor of him being a great buy low candidate. 2025 didn’t go well for him, and I think that’s due to a few different things. Injuries were clearly a factor as he was on a snap count for 1-2 games and straight up missed 3 games which limited his production for essentially 5 games. He also had trouble with the playbook as he ran incorrect routes, had choppy breaks on intermediate routes, and straight up had to be told in the huddle or pre play where to line up by his teammates. I also think he struggled with physicality which was a big reason why he had lower YPRR in college, and it clearly limited him in the pros with tight or press coverage. These are all red flags but not damning to me. These claims have been backed up by all-22 analysis as well as Packers players and beat writers. I’d appreciate if any Packers fans could chime in here. On the positive side, he clearly could separate against man and zone coverage and had arguably the best hands on the team. When targeted, he was very reliable and converted contested catches and first downs opportunities. He has NFL speed and hands which made him one of Love’s favorite targets in the clutch (see Bengals, Bears, Cowboys games). While Watson / Reed were out, he averaged 58.3 yards per game (playing alongside Kraft / doubs) which projects out to a 991 yard season. Obviously them being out gave him an opportunity and his role was reduced to rotational once doubs, Watson, and Reed were all healthy, but my point is that when he was featured as a starting WR (in 2 WR sets) he was productive enough to meet the standard FRP WR thresholds. To me this indicates he is at least the QUALITY of player who is capable to meet the 525 threshold when featured. The reason I bring that projection up is he should have a prime opportunity in 2026. He should be the starting “Z” WR in 2WR sets and get plenty of run in 11P. I think he’s earned that role over Reed due to his size, speed, and man separation ability. Reed is a good player no doubt, but I’m anticipating more volume going to Golden because of Reed’s heavy slot usage. At this point Kraft and Watson are clearly better players (granted they’ve each had 3+ years of run way to get there) and the days of thinking Golden could be a WR1 are over but he could earn a valuable role as the WR2. GB letting Doubs / Wicks go indicates that we could see targets more consolidated between Kraft - Watson - Golden but that of course remains to be seen. I think we could realistically see an 700-800 yard finish this season setting up a potential 3rd year breakout, but that relies on him building play strength, learning the playbook, and improving play speed on intermediate routes. He has an opportunity to be a viable flex this season and potentially something more in year 3. Does anyone else agree that this is a realistic projection? To me, I think a 2026 mid-late 2nd or a 2027 3rd + some change is a pretty solid gamble. Thoughts? submitted by /u/CoronaSzn [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3718:\"I wanted to make a post about Golden to see what the community thought was a realistic projection and whether that aligned with what I think. So far this sub has been filled with posts saying he has a 4th option ceiling, will never be good due to his college production, etc. I acknowledge there are real red flags but I’d like to present some arguments in favor of him being a great buy low candidate. 2025 didn’t go well for him, and I think that’s due to a few different things. Injuries were clearly a factor as he was on a snap count for 1-2 games and straight up missed 3 games which limited his production for essentially 5 games. He also had trouble with the playbook as he ran incorrect routes, had choppy breaks on intermediate routes, and straight up had to be told in the huddle or pre play where to line up by his teammates. I also think he struggled with physicality which was a big reason why he had lower YPRR in college, and it clearly limited him in the pros with tight or press coverage. These are all red flags but not damning to me. These claims have been backed up by all-22 analysis as well as Packers players and beat writers. I’d appreciate if any Packers fans could chime in here. On the positive side, he clearly could separate against man and zone coverage and had arguably the best hands on the team. When targeted, he was very reliable and converted contested catches and first downs opportunities. He has NFL speed and hands which made him one of Love’s favorite targets in the clutch (see Bengals, Bears, Cowboys games). While Watson / Reed were out, he averaged 58.3 yards per game (playing alongside Kraft / doubs) which projects out to a 991 yard season. Obviously them being out gave him an opportunity and his role was reduced to rotational once doubs, Watson, and Reed were all healthy, but my point is that when he was featured as a starting WR (in 2 WR sets) he was productive enough to meet the standard FRP WR thresholds. To me this indicates he is at least the QUALITY of player who is capable to meet the 525 threshold when featured. The reason I bring that projection up is he should have a prime opportunity in 2026. He should be the starting “Z” WR in 2WR sets and get plenty of run in 11P. I think he’s earned that role over Reed due to his size, speed, and man separation ability. Reed is a good player no doubt, but I’m anticipating more volume going to Golden because of Reed’s heavy slot usage. At this point Kraft and Watson are clearly better players (granted they’ve each had 3+ years of run way to get there) and the days of thinking Golden could be a WR1 are over but he could earn a valuable role as the WR2. GB letting Doubs / Wicks go indicates that we could see targets more consolidated between Kraft - Watson - Golden but that of course remains to be seen. I think we could realistically see an 700-800 yard finish this season setting up a potential 3rd year breakout, but that relies on him building play strength, learning the playbook, and improving play speed on intermediate routes. He has an opportunity to be a viable flex this season and potentially something more in year 3. Does anyone else agree that this is a realistic projection? To me, I think a 2026 mid-late 2nd or a 2027 3rd + some change is a pretty solid gamble. 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According to The Athletic’s James Boyd, Taylor could and should consider a training camp hold-in as he enters another important year with the Colts. The piece does not report that Taylor is planning to hold in, and there is no direct quote from Taylor suggesting that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3149:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nJonathan Taylor’s contract situation may be worth watching again.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7447730/2026/07/16/colts-jonathan-taylor-hold-out-extension/\">According to The Athletic’s James Boyd</a>, Taylor could and should consider a training camp hold-in as he enters another important year with the Colts. The piece does not report that Taylor is planning to hold in, and there is no direct quote from Taylor suggesting that is where things are headed, so this should be framed carefully. This is more of an analysis from Boyd of Taylor’s leverage than a firm report about his intentions.\n\nStill, the topic is important because Taylor’s value to the Colts is obvious.\n\nIndianapolis does not have a true replacement for him on the roster. <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-aiming-to-take-some-of-that-workload-off-rb-jonathan-taylor-in-2026\">The Colts have talked about wanting to reduce Taylor’s workload</a> and keep him fresher over the course of the season, but that is easier to say than actually do. Taylor remains the centerpiece of the offense and the team’s best skill player. That is where his leverage comes from.\n\nTaylor is older than he was during his 2023 contract dispute, but his argument may be stronger now because the Colts are more dependent on him than ever. The quarterback situation is still uncertain, Daniel Jones is trying to re-establish himself, Anthony Richardson’s future with the team is cloudy, and the offense will likely need the run game to carry a major burden again. If Taylor is unhappy, limited, or unavailable, the entire offensive plan changes. \n\nTaylor’s workload has been heavy in recent years, and running backs have a shorter prime than most positions. The team has every reason to want to manage his touches, protect his body, and avoid overusing him early in the season. At the same time, Taylor has every reason to understand how important he is. If the Colts need him to carry the offense in big games, and if they do not have another back who can take meaningful pressure off him, then his value is not theoretical. It is built into the entire offense.\n\nA hold-in would not be the same as a holdout. Taylor could report to camp, avoid fines, and still limit participation while making his point. That has become a common tactic for players who want contract movement without completely staying away from the team.\n\nFor now, though, this is still speculation. There is no indication Taylor has made a final decision, and the Colts may not view this as an immediate problem. However, it is another storyline to watch as training camp approaches.\n\nThe Colts need Taylor healthy, engaged, and central to what they do offensively. Whether that eventually leads to another contract conversation is the part that could make camp a lot more interesting.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784678100;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Stampede Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Indianapolis Colts Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Indianapolis Colts News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6813;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathan Taylor\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2502;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"949063efe5893aff5364ea1dbe3c04ac\";s:5:\"title\";s:85:\"Report: Aaron Rodgers and family had been working toward reconciliation \"for a while\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-aaron-rodgers-and-family-had-been-working-toward-reconciliation-for-a-while\";s:11:\"description\";s:91:\"It\'s very good news that Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reconciled with his family.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2707:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_rodgersstock_260721\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"212179\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_rodgersstock_260721\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_rodgersstock_260721\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Pittsburgh Steelers\",\"title\": \"\'Heartwarming\' to see Rodgers reunite with family\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/aaron-rodgers-reunion-with-estranged-family-is-heartwarming-to-see\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-21T14:54:57Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n It\'s very good news that Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reconciled with his family.Family is everything. No one should be estranged from those who matter most to them. If/when walls are erected, it\'s important to find a way to tear them down.Ian O\'Connor of The Athletic, who wrote a biography regarding Rodgers two years ago, reported that Rodgers and his family had been working towards a reconciliation \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/Ian_OConnor/status/2079604367825477987?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for a while</a>.\"Per O\'Connor, Rodgers invited his parents, Ed and Darla, to his April 2026 induction to the Pleasant Valley High School Hall of Fame. Rodgers introduced his parents to the crowd, and he thanked them for their support.The reconciliation has its roots in Rodgers seeing, and hugging, his father at the American Century Championship in July 2023. Chronicled in O\'Connor\'s book, it was their first contact in nearly nine years.It\'s a great development for the Rodgers family, and it\'s something that should inspire others who have grown distant from family to find a way back together.If you\'re in a situation like that, make the first move. Chances are that the family member with whom you\'ve grown distant would welcome the opportunity to reconnect.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784677931;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2503;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d87748bd54b5de28f7887b9289e197b4\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: K Brandon Aubrey\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210381/2026-roster-rundown-kicker-brandon-aubrey\";s:11:\"description\";s:361:\"Just three months ago, the Cowboys made Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. Naturally, any discussion about his place on this year’s roster is pretty anti-climactic now. But like so many meals, this series just won’t feel complete without Butter. Background Years in NFL: 3Acquired by: Free agent (2023) Until he was 24 years old, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15088:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Brandon Aubrey #17 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJust three months ago, the Cowboys made Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. Naturally, any discussion about his place on this year’s roster is pretty anti-climactic now. But like so many meals, this series just won’t feel complete without Butter.\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 3 Acquired by: Free agent (2023)\n\nUntil he was 24 years old, Aubrey’s athletic aspirations were focused on soccer. He played collegiately for Notre Dame and then had two years in professional leagues, but was was released by a minor league club in 2018. He moved into software engineering, but started considering American football in 2019. He began training as a placekicker, eventually joining the USFL in 2022.\n\nIn two years with the Birmingham Stallions, Aubrey was an immediate standout. He helped the Stallions win back-to-back USFL Championships, and was the USFL scoring leader in 2022. Aubrey’s spring league performances got him on the NFL’s radar, and he signed with the Cowboys shortly before the start of their 2023 training camp. Aubrey quickly beat out Tristan Vizcaino for the job, helping Dallas find stability after losing Brett Maher in free agency.\n\nIt didn’t take long for the world to realize that Aubrey was more than just another band-aid kicker. Between his comfort level with 60-yard field goals and 94.7% accuracy overall, Aubrey quickly became a star at his position. He led the NFL in scoring in 2023, and began a streak of All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections that’s still ongoing. Aubrey’s list of NFL records keeps growing, particularly for his long-distance heroics.\n\nThis offseason, Aubrey’s original deal ended and left him as a restricted free agent with only three years of NFL service. Dallas all but secured his spot on the 2026 roster with a second-round RFA tender back in March, but decided not to leave his long-term future in question for long. In late April, Aubrey and the Cowboys agreed to a five-year deal that made him the NFL’s most expensive kicker.\n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 5 2026 Cap Hit: $3.4 million\n\nIn case you missed it, Aubrey’s distinction as the highest-paid kicker is now shared with Pittsburgh’s Chris Boswell. Just a few weeks after Aubrey got his deal, the Steelers and Boswell also came to terms on a similar deal for an equal $7 million average. Aubrey, who is about four years younger, did get more guaranteed money in his contract.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Kicker Roster Chance: 100%\n\nSo yeah, not much to discuss here. There isn’t even another kicker on the roster, and if there were he’d only be a camp guy. Aubrey is the big leg on campus, and will remain such for at the least the next few years.\n\nYou may be wondering what Dallas’ options are if Aubrey, who is 31, were to have a sudden dropoff in performance. It’s a fair question at that age, or at any age should a player suffer a major injury. With the guaranteed money in Aubrey’s deal, the Cowboys would suffer a significant dead money hit now through 2027. They could make him a June-1st cut next year and carry some of the cap penalty into 2028, making it more manageable.\n\n2028 is when it becomes much cleaner. There would only be about $5 million in dead money left on the deal, which is less than the scheduled $6.92 million cap hit. It will be interesting to see if Dallas avoids restructuring Aubrey’s deal for cap relief in the coming years, preserving their flexibility as he goes deeper into his 30s.\n\nOf course, the hope is that we never have to worry about such things. If Aubrey keeps being a game-changing weapon with his distance, icy-veined in the clutch, and reliable overall as a kicker, few will balk at his compensation. At his age, Aubrey probably won’t have the longevity of the all-time greats. But in terms of peaks, he’s had few rivals in NFL history.\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">S Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\">CB Caelen Carson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\">DT Kenny Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\">DT Tommy Dunn</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\">CB Cobie Durant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205227/2026-roster-rundown-edge-donovan-ezeiruaku\">OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\">TE Princeton Fant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204926\">TE Jake Ferguson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\">WR Ryan Flournoy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\">WR Tyler Johnson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204459/2026-roster-guard-trevor-keegan-backup-competition\">G Trevor Keegan</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\">CB Derion Kendrick</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\">WR CeeDee Lamb</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\">OLB Isaiah Land</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\">OLB Marist Liufau</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\">S P.J. Locke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204762\">FB Hunter Luepke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204999\">RB Phil Mafah</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\">QB Joe Milton III</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204256/2026-wide-reciever-jonathan-mingo-contract-trade\">WR Jonathan Mingo</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205228\">CB Devin Moore</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\">DT Otito Ogbonnia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210365\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/210365\">DT L.T. Overton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\">LB DeMarvion Overshown</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\">QB Dak Prescott</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\">CB Shavon Revel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\">TE DJ Rogers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\">TE Luke Schoonmaker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\">OT Drew Shelton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204456/2026-veteran-long-snapper-trent-sieg\">LS Trent Sieg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205884\">WR Anthony Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\">G Tyler Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\">TE Brevyn Spann-Ford</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205769/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-terence-steele\">OT Terence Steele</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205851\">CB Reddy Steward</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\">OT Nate Thomas</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\">S Jalen Thompson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205972\">DT Jay Toia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\">TE Michael Trigg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\">WR KaVontae Turpin</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\">WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204634/2026-roster-review-edge-tyrus-wheat\">OLB Tyrus Wheat</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\">RB Javonte Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\">DT Quinnen Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205145/2026-roster-review-edge-sam-williams\">OLB Sam Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\">LB Dee Winters</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\">DT D.J. Withers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\">S Julius Wood</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784676600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11533;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brandon Aubrey\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2504;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0c0cc50a47d35cfa2ffa33fcd9f9f861\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"Multiple outlets rank Dexter Lawrence among the NFL’s top 5 defensive tackles\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194449/dexter-lawrence-nfl-top-5-defensive-tackles\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"It is no secret the Cincinnati Bengals needed to do something about their defense, and they needed to do it as soon as possible. The front office truly went all in this offseason to fix that side of the ball, and although it isn’t perfect, the defense is much improved for 2026. The biggest name […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3287:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 28: Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants walks off the field during halftime of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt is no secret the Cincinnati Bengals needed to do something about their defense, and they needed to do it as soon as possible.\n\nThe front office truly went all in this offseason to fix that side of the ball, and although it isn’t perfect, the defense is much improved for 2026.\n\nThe biggest name the Bengals brought in this offseason is superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.\n\nLawrence has been at the top of his position with the New York Giants for years and will now hope to fill a massive hole in the Bengals defense this season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/10-best-nfl-defensive-tackles-2026-chris-jones\">Sports Illustrated</a> has Lawrence listed as the fourth-best defensive tackle in the NFL going into the 2026 season.\n\n\nLawrence is coming off a down season by his standards, recording just half a sack in 2025 as he returned from an injury, but remains a top-10 defensive tackle in the NFL. Lawrence had one of the best seasons of his career in 2024, as he recorded nine sacks and made his third consecutive Pro Bowl. He was previously a two-time second-team All-Pro in 2022 and 2023. This offseason, the Giants traded Lawrence to the Bengals. Lawrence still ranked top-20 in pass-rush win rate in 2025, but will look to rebound in Cincinnati and help the Bengals’ defense rise from the bottom of the rankings and make the playoffs.\n\n\nElsewhere, <a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/nfl-top-players-interior-defensive-line-3215e4ec9c1fa93dadb228f5871a54c3\">The Associated Press</a> has Lawrence slotted at No. 5 among defensive tackles entering the new season.\n\n\nLawrence has established himself as the rare nose tackle who can generate pass pressure and stop the run. That made him worth the 10th overall pick when Cincinnati traded for him from the New York Giants before the draft in hopes he can help rebuild a struggling defense.\n\n\n\nHe had 21 sacks from 2022-24, when he made the Pro Bowl all three seasons, but had only a half-sack last season when he faced the fifth-highest double-team rate among defensive tackles at 70.35%, according to PFF.\n\n\nThe hype and excitement are there, and Lawrence is in for a big season leading this Bengals defense.\n\n\nDexter Lawrence commands so much attention. He takes on doubles to free up teammates, and when he is not doubled, he is getting push directly into the lap of the quarterback. Tone setter on the defensive line that will make everyone around him better. <a href=\"https://t.co/yp0PnuN6Zz\">pic.twitter.com/yp0PnuN6Zz</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2077224585393529060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784674375;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5847;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Dexter Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2505;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2b86fcb1151985f81604109d7db9f8c7\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Report: Sam LaPorta fully cleared from injury for Lions training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:110:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167396/sam-laporta-injury-update-fully-cleared-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully medically cleared and is expected to enter next week’s training camp as a full participant. LaPorta suffered a herniated disc in his back last year, forcing him to have surgery and miss the final eight games of the season. But when […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2804:\"\n\n\n \n ALLEN PARK, MI - AUGUST 21: Detroit Lions Tight End Sam LaPorta (87) during the joint practice between Houston Texans and Detroit Lions on August 21, 2025 at Detroit Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI (Photo by Allan Dranberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAccording to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully medically cleared and is expected to enter next week’s training camp as a full participant.\n\nLaPorta suffered a herniated disc in his back last year, forcing him to have surgery and miss the final eight games of the season. But when the Lions returned to the field for OTAs and minicamp in the spring, LaPorta was back on the field doing walkthroughs—a sign his recovery was still on schedule. \n\n“We like where he is going, he is trending the right way,” coach Dan Campbell said during minicamp in June. \n\nWe have yet to hear from LaPorta himself this offseason, but on locker cleanout day after the 2025 season, he said it was the goal to be a full go by training camp. \n\n“Hopefully by OTAs I’m up running around, and then, of course, we’ll be in pads in training camp,” LaPorta said. “So, it’s a lot different than other sports, just to be able to brace for those hits, and the accumulation of a long NFL season, I’ve really got to get this back right before I’m out there running around in pads and taking those hits and such.” \n\nGetting LaPorta back will be key to Detroit’s offense in 2026. Last year, he produced 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns in his injury-shortened season. That was actually the most yards per game he’s accumulated in a single season, and there are other signifiers that <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167065/lions-news-why-sam-laporta-could-be-in-for-career-year\">LaPorta could be in for a career year.</a>\n\nThat includes the hiring of new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, who helped turn Cardinals tight end Trey McBride into an All-Pro. \n\n“I was like, ‘Man, you’re going to love it. <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/156857/what-drew-petzing-brings-to-the-lions-per-his-former-players-coaches\">You’re going to eat, you’re going to have a great career,</a>’” McBride reportedly told LaPorta this offseason. “I’m excited for him.”\n\nLions rookies are set to report to training camp on Saturday, July 25, while veterans will report on Tuesday, July 28. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784674338;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Injuries\";i:1;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Sam LaPorta\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2506;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3e01c3a6844949cbb8f40b4ed4487f14\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Sam LaPorta fully cleared for training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sam-laporta-fully-cleared-for-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:96:\"Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was fully cleared earlier this month, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2090:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_seahawksbidding_260720\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"119987\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_seahawksbidding_260720\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_seahawksbidding_260720\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Seattle Seahawks\",\"title\": \"Seahawks sale sees \'very close\' final bids\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/seattle-seahawks-sale-had-final-bids-that-were-extremely-close\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-20T18:00:51Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was fully cleared earlier this month, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.The Pro Bowler is expected to be full go in training camp, though the Lions could be deliberate in his return.LaPorta played only nine games last season, with a back issue landing him on injured reserve in November. 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(Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nWhen we looked at the Cleveland Browns <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128271/browns-roster-defensive-end-depth-chart-expectations-myles-garrett-jared-verse-alex-wright-isaiah-mcguire\">depth charts</a>, there is <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128425/browns-roster-rankings-nfl-schwesinger-fannin-judkins-verse\">a lot of young talent to be found</a>. Unfortunately, the team also lacks the type of veteran, top-level talent needed to be talked about <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-betting-odds-gambling/128393/browns-which-way-would-you-go-on-the-over-under-for-wins-in-2026\">among NFL playoff contenders</a>. The cornerback room is an interesting one with two quality starters, Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell, followed by a lot of question marks. \n\nJust days ago, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128054/browns-roster-cb-depth-chart-and-expectations\">our projected first six corners looked like this</a>:\n\nStarter – Denzel Ward Starter – Tyson Campbell CB3 – Myles Bryant CB4 – Myles Harden CB5 – Dom Jones CB6 – Michael Coats Jr.\n\nCleveland also had the following listed on their 90-man roster at the cornerback position:\n\n\nTrey Avery\n\n\n\nNate Evans\n\n\n\nTyron Herring\n\n\n\nD’Angelo Ross\n\n\nTuesday afternoon, just days before training camp opens, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127023/browns-training-camp-rookie-and-veteran-report-date-plus-joint-practice-session-with-bills\">with rookies reporting on Thursday</a>, the Browns waived Dom Jones with a failed physical designation and replaced him with CB Damarri Mathis.\n\nMathis was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft. The 5’11” Mathis spent his first three seasons with the Broncos, starting 18 of the 43 games he played in as well as contributing 300 snaps on special teams. \n\nAfter being waived by Denver during final cuts in 2025, Mathis signed with the Carolina Panthers but tore his ACL in practice and missed all of last season.\n\nThe 6’2” Jones was an undrafted free agent last year. He played in eight games for the Browns, with 57 snaps on special teams and 49 on defense. The reason for the failed physical has not been announced at the time of this article.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784670649;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Free Agency\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7667;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tyson Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2509;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d3d9471066bb19d71772c4c650c698f7\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"Fernando Mendoza versus Wisconsin, Part XI of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134519/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-wisconsin\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"We’re getting close to the end of the regular season in Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series, diving into new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s Week 12 matchup against Wisconsin. Indiana cruised to a 31-7 victory in this one, thanks to one of the best stat lines the Heisman Trophy winner had during […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14940:\"\n\n\n \n BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 15: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers throws a pass during a college football game against the Wisconsin Badgers on November 15, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWe’re getting close to the end of the regular season in <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134455\">Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series</a>, diving into new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/134424/former-raiders-qb-derek-carr-hopes-mendoza-breaks-all-his-records\">Fernando Mendoza’s</a> Week 12 matchup against Wisconsin.\n\nIndiana cruised to a 31-7 victory in this one, thanks to one of the best stat lines the Heisman Trophy winner had during the 2025 campaign, completing <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401752901\">22 of 24 passing attempts (91.7%) for 299 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions</a>. \n\nWhile Mendoza had a handful of impressive throws against the Badgers, including a pair of “big-time throws” according to <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/players/2025/REGPO/fernando-mendoza/158323/passing\">Pro Football Focus</a>, how he handled working through his reads/progressions was the biggest theme of the afternoon.\n\n\nSomething I\'d like to see Fernando Mendoza get at little better at is being faster at finding his checkdowns, ends up taking a sack here i/o taking the completion to stay in FG range <a href=\"https://t.co/qHpMGLj1kX\">pic.twitter.com/qHpMGLj1kX</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077068057617567991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis is the case with a lot of young quarterbacks; Mendoza can get caught big-play hunting and needs to learn how to recognize when to just take what the defense is giving him in the NFL.\n\nIt’s third and seven here, and it looks like Wisconsin is running Cover 7 or some variation of pattern matching, which helps take away all of Indiana’s deep routes. The corner at the bottom of the screen is in off coverage and can run with Charlie Becker (No. 80) on the post route; the nickelback is also giving cushion and staying deep against the out and up from E.J. Williams (No. 7), and Omar Cooper Jr. slips on the deep out. Also, the boundary safety (top of the screen) is in a great spot to take away the backside dig from the tight end.\n\nIn other words, the defense is taking away any options that are at or past this sticks. So, especially in this area of the field, the quarterback has to be quick to the checkdown and just take what the defense is giving him. To be fair, Mendoza eventually gets to the running back, but it’s too late since the pass-rush is starting to hit home. \n\nHe does manage to escape the first sack attempt, but instead of getting rid of the ball after avoiding disaster, he scrambles and ends up taking a sack anyway. Yes, it’s third down so an incompletion or a completion short of the sticks leads to fourth down regardless. However, the offense is on the cusp of field goal range where every yard is significant because negative plays are the difference between having an opportunity to put points on the board and having to punt. \n\nAgain, this is a fine line that just about every young quarterback has to learn how to toe. But understanding when it’s okay and not okay to take a sack is something the No. 1 pick can work on.\n\n\nThrow is nothing to speak of, but good job of working thru the progressions and finding the checkdown by Fernando Mendoza, then let Nowakowski do the dirty work for the TD <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/0dUrmUVvui\">pic.twitter.com/0dUrmUVvui</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077074802280640694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe good news is that Mendoza does have instances where he does a good job of getting to the check down, with the play above serving as a strong example.\n\nThe coverage is pretty similar here, as the Badgers are running a three-deep, three-under fire zone where one of the linebackers blitzes, and the defenders dropping in coverage are pattern matching. With the tight end chip blocking before releasing as the checkdown option, the defense has a three-on-two advantage on the playside of the offense’s call. This time, Mendoza is a lot faster at recognizing that nothing is open and moving on in the progression.\n\nHowever, the backside routes are also covered since the boundary corner is playing with off coverage to stay on top of the post route from the single receiver, and the safety is already coming downhill to pick up the running back out of the backfield. Instead of looking for the big play and scrambling, this time, Mendoza just finds his checkdown for an easy completion.\n\nSince the tight end was blocking initially, he has a delayed release, and that gets the linebacker who dropped in coverage to drift away from the offensive line to cover the middle of the field. That puts the backer out of position to pick up the tight end, leading to some YAC and a broken tackle for the touchdown.\n\nSo the throw is nothing to speak of, but this is impressive quarterbacking to take what the defense is giving up and let the pass-catcher do the dirty work to get in the end zone. \n\n\nImpressive off-script play from Fernando Mendoza to evade the sack and find E.J. Williams on the scramble drill to pickup the 3rd down conversion<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/RQPZZMwoaH\">pic.twitter.com/RQPZZMwoaH</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077087818946605299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis is a great example of the Raiders’ new quarterback finding the middle ground between the two previous plays.\n\nIt’s another third and medium situation on the plus side of the 50-yard-line. However, with the line of scrimmage being at the 43-yard-line instead of the 36, as it was in the first clip above, taking a sack is okay here since the offense isn’t in field goal range yet. In fact, a loss of yards isn’t such a bad result because it would give the punter more room to pin the other team deep in their territory. \n\nIn other words, this is a situation where it makes sense to extend the play as long as possible if nothing is open. That’s exactly what Mendoza does, as Wisconsin has every route past the first down marker covered. \n\nMaybe he can hit Becker on the post at the bottom of the screen since the two safeties are in quarters and occupied by the two receivers on the other side of the formation. But the corner has decent coverage on Becker, staying in the wideout’s hip and in a position to make a play on the ball. So, it’s understandable why the quarterback turned that down.\n\nNow, both the checkdowns are open with the tight end and running back working the flats. However, the defense has a linebacker to account for each of them, and both backers are in good spots to rally and make the tackle short of the sticks. On top of that, the quarterback is running out of time because both defensive tackles win their matchups and get pressure to collapse the pocket.\n\nThat means it’s time for Mendoza to make a play. He delivers by evading the sack in the pocket and scrambling, which gets the third linebacker or middle hook defender to come downhill. Meanwhile, Williams (the outside receiver at the top of the screen) recognizes the scramble drill and works back toward the quarterback or where the linebacker was.\n\nAs a result, Mendoza has an open target to throw to and hits his man to move the chains and keep the drive alive. That’s good situational football and a good play out of structure to create a scoring opportunity. \n\n\nNice read and throw from Fernando Mendoza Finds the boundary safety to make sure he stays low, throws the skinny post and drops in the bucket to beat the other safety<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/wmlF1fHbLC\">pic.twitter.com/wmlF1fHbLC</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077093290902774169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis time, we’ll get a look at one of the “big-time throws” mentioned above, in addition to a good read.\n\nIndiana comes out in a three-by-one formation with the ball on the hashmark, and Wisconsin responds by having its field safety (bottom of the screen) cheat to the three receiver side instead of staying in the middle of the field. Meanwhile, the boundary safety (top of the screen) lines up a few yards closer to the line of scrimmage than the field safety to serve as the “rat in the hole” or low hole defender in Cover 1.\n\nThat’s significant because Mendoza is looking to hit Becker on a skinny post. But he needs to confirm the coverage first.\n\nWatch the quarterback’s eyes post-snap. Initially, he checks to see if Becker wins off the line of scrimmage, which the receiver does. Then, he finds the boundary safety to confirm the boundary safety is staying low or isn’t working for depth before taking one last peek at the middle of the field to ensure the field safety is still on the other side of the field or not in a position to help against the skinny post route.\n\nOnce Mendoza confirms all of that information, he lets it rip and drops the ball in the bucket, hitting Becker in-stride while beating the safety and giving Becker enough time to secure the catch before contact. A great read and throw leads to an explosive play that flips the field.\n\n\nFernando Mendoza with a TD pass from…under center!!! 🤯🤯<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/1l2yHIfiDm\">pic.twitter.com/1l2yHIfiDm</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077096232032637331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nThese last two clips don’t fit with the overall theme of Mendoza going through progressions. But he did have a couple of plays—or at least similar concepts—that he’ll likely be asked to execute in Klint Kubiak’s offense, making them worth diving into.\n\nThe Hoosiers are on the goal line and execute a standard play-action pass with a two-man route: the tight end on a corner and the fullback working into the flat. The read is pretty simple since the SAM linebacker steps downhill on the run fake and is out of position to cover the corner route, while the edge defender “hugs up” the flat route to take that away.\n\nHowever, the throw is difficult because the tight end and fullback have to get into their routes and can’t help in pass-protection, leaving the running back one-on-one with the defensive end, who isn’t blocked on the line of scrimmage and gets a head of steam before contact. That mismatch goes exactly how one would expect it to, forcing Mendoza to throw off his backfoot, off-balance and around/over the pass-rusher.\n\nIn an offense that features a lot of play-action and bootlegs, the quarterback is going to have to deal with free rushers often. So, it’s nice to know that the No. 1 pick has plays like this in his bag for Kubiak to work with. And that’s without mentioning the fact that this play started from under center!\n\n\nImpressive throw on the run from Fernando Mendoza 15 yards past the LOS, and from MOF to the SL without a stable base<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/AbZKhCsiMY\">pic.twitter.com/AbZKhCsiMY</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2077099324727779786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis time, the play call includes a bootleg off play action for another Kubiak-esque design.\n\nThe read is pretty simple with the receiver on the wide side of the field running a deep out and the offset tight end (the one on the short side of the field) working across the formation and into the opposite flats serving as the two primary reads in the progression. 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Despite those designations, all three remain on the Patriots’ active 90-man roster.\n\nWhat those labels do show, however, is that the trio is not yet able to participate in practice. Once their statuses change, they can come off the respective lists at any point and immediately join their teammates on the fields behind Gillette Stadium.\n\nLandry, 30, moves to PUP after already sitting out parts of New England’s offseason workout program. A non-participant during last month’s mandatory minicamp, the 2025 free agency pickup was hampered by a nagging knee injury over the second half of his first season with the club.\n\n“This is all part of everyone having a little different plan,” head coach Mike Vrabel <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-offseason-coverage/129648/patriots-minicamp-recap-drake-maye-leads-sharp-offensive-performance\">said about Landry</a> during minicamp. “He is very involved, very heavily involved in the meetings and the workouts and in a leadership role. For him to take reps right now in the spring, I feel like is unnecessary. We will just keep working to make sure that he is ready to go when we need him.”\n\nDippre, 24, arrived in New England as a rookie free agent last season. Initially a practice squad player who finished the year on the active roster without seeing any game action, he did participate in minicamp without any obvious limitation. At points, the sophomore served as the next man up at tight end behind starter Hunter Henry and veteran Jack Westover.\n\nJennings, 25, also did not show any signs of injury during minicamp. In fact, the third-year man saw some reps as a part-time RB3 backing up Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. Unlike Dippre, he did see some game action last year: the former UDFA played in seven games and carried the ball 23 times for 73 yards and a touchdown.\n\nLandry, Dippre and Jennings were part of a select group of veterans<a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/131328/rookies-quarterbacks-report-2026-drake-maye\"> reporting to the Patriots’ training camp</a> on Tuesday. They were joined by the team’s rookies and quarterbacks.\n\nThe rest of the team’s roster will have to arrive in Foxborough by Friday. 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BTJ arguably has the highest ceiling after what he did his rookie year (and despite of his sophomore struggles). Parker Washington stepped up the most when all 3 were on the field last season. And Jakobi Meyers brings a veteran presence that the Jags obviously like, according to the extension he signed, plus will have had time now to gel with the offense. In which order would you rank them for a draft this season? submitted by /u/ethos24 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:805:\"A case can be made for all 3. BTJ arguably has the highest ceiling after what he did his rookie year (and despite of his sophomore struggles). Parker Washington stepped up the most when all 3 were on the field last season. And Jakobi Meyers brings a veteran presence that the Jags obviously like, according to the extension he signed, plus will have had time now to gel with the offense. 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He had no real WR1, TE1, or RB1, he now does, (and has a good coach) Omarion Hampton- he has Harbaugh as his coach, was Injured, and had a terrible offensive line. A bolstered line (Alt and Slater back along with signing Biadasz and Stranger) will mean he’s even better Josh Jacobs- he’s a work horse, the packers have made no indications they’re changing that. He had a minor injury to end the year, which superstitiously means for me he won’t have a severe one this year and will be even better (remove his last two games injured and I believe he was top 5 but I didn’t fact check that) Travis Etienne- he was actually given the ball last year and he showed everyone what he can do. He practically split the backfield and now will be RB1 on the saints as they revamp their teams. Chris Godwin- he resigned without Evans, and a full year to heal. He will be just as good as before his injury, showing flashes of that last season and will be a top 5 WR. Michael Wilson- Brissett loves this guy, Harrison has been hurt and hasn’t proven himself, also I don’t like marvin Harrison (go blue) Drake London- top 10 wr with bottom 10 QB play. A small injury that again is healed and he will continue to be around wr5 with terrible QB play George Kittle- proven he will score regardless of who he’s playing with, on track to start week 1 and has shown no signs of regression. If he does, I have Tonges Colston Loveland- Williams favorite target as the season progressed, and Dj Moore is gone. TE1 this year. (go blue) Bench players- Deshaun Watson- the browns have some real talent on offense and are forced to keep him because of his terrible talent. With a few years off and plenty of time to recovery and his injuries behind him, he can return to playing like his old Texans self. Mac jones- handcuff to Brock who keeps getting hurt. Will get me some points if a situation is perfect Jordan Mason- will be rb1 and has shown that when he is rb1 he will put up solid numbers Brian Robinson- great handcuff to Bijan who is due for an injury, has shown signs of being a solid rb1 Malik Washington- uptick in play after Hill went down, has a real chance to be WR2, lots of upside. Xavier worthy- got hurt early last year, and was very limited, mahomes was injured, and also overthrew him a lot. Real potential to take over as wr1 for the chiefs Ryan flournoy- is a legit wr2 on a team with 2 WR1s with an injury or trade he will rise to the occasion. Jake Tonges- If Kittle isn’t healthy, Tonges has shown he is a solid backup and will get me good TE points regardless. submitted by /u/Grayjay000 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3271:\"As someone who snuck into the playoffs as the last seed and finished third, here is why my team will be even better this season. Jaxson dart- rookie season complete, with an average PPG that puts him in top 10 QBs. He had no real WR1, TE1, or RB1, he now does, (and has a good coach) Omarion Hampton- he has Harbaugh as his coach, was Injured, and had a terrible offensive line. A bolstered line (Alt and Slater back along with signing Biadasz and Stranger) will mean he’s even better Josh Jacobs- he’s a work horse, the packers have made no indications they’re changing that. He had a minor injury to end the year, which superstitiously means for me he won’t have a severe one this year and will be even better (remove his last two games injured and I believe he was top 5 but I didn’t fact check that) Travis Etienne- he was actually given the ball last year and he showed everyone what he can do. He practically split the backfield and now will be RB1 on the saints as they revamp their teams. Chris Godwin- he resigned without Evans, and a full year to heal. He will be just as good as before his injury, showing flashes of that last season and will be a top 5 WR. Michael Wilson- Brissett loves this guy, Harrison has been hurt and hasn’t proven himself, also I don’t like marvin Harrison (go blue) Drake London- top 10 wr with bottom 10 QB play. A small injury that again is healed and he will continue to be around wr5 with terrible QB play George Kittle- proven he will score regardless of who he’s playing with, on track to start week 1 and has shown no signs of regression. If he does, I have Tonges Colston Loveland- Williams favorite target as the season progressed, and Dj Moore is gone. TE1 this year. (go blue) Bench players- Deshaun Watson- the browns have some real talent on offense and are forced to keep him because of his terrible talent. With a few years off and plenty of time to recovery and his injuries behind him, he can return to playing like his old Texans self. Mac jones- handcuff to Brock who keeps getting hurt. 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There’s no doubt he would have landed somewhere eventually, and while it would be foolish to try to compare any receiver to Nacua and Adams, Daniels displays many of the traits that Snead and McVay look for in their receivers:\n\n\nWilling and capable run blocker, <a href=\"https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/CJ-Daniels-WR-Liberty\">per NFL Draft Buzz</a>\n\n\n\nCompetitive toughness shows up in contested catch situations; converted 11 of 17 contested targets at Miami for a 64.7% rate while also drawing 3 pass interference calls.\n\n\n\nFantastic ball-tracking skills, allowing Daniels to make over-the-shoulder catches in stride\n\n\nWhen you watch CJ Daniels on tape, you notice how easy he makes it all look.\n\nDuring his breakout year at Liberty, albeit against lesser opponents, he forced 31 missed tackles on only 55 receptions and averaged 5.9 yards after contact; that’s yet another trait that seems similar to Puka. The toughness to never go down.\n\nThey weren’t all weak opponents at Liberty: Daniels had 8 catches for 79 yards in the Fiesta Bowl against No. 6 Oregon.\n\nPuka Nacua isn’t the only one who Daniels seems to emulate a little bit.\n\nMuch like Davante Adams, Daniels has those little, subtle moves, the head fakes and the tempo changes to sell routes and get instant separation in short-yardage situations. And although his 40 time of 4.58 seconds surely dropped him in the draft, it’s not that much different than the 4.56 that Adams ran once upon a time.\n\nThat’s why Adams learned how to use the twitchy moves and head fakes to create separation on his downfield routes. Now Daniels has Adams as a teammate who he can study up close.\n\nA high football IQ\n\nOne of the traits you see over and over in Les Snead’s and Sean McVay’s draft choices is a high football IQ. With the sophisticated schemes the Rams use on both offense and defense, players must be able to understand the concepts or they will never fit on the team. \n\nPer NFL Draft Buzz, Daniels wins with his brain to overcome shortcomings as an athlete:\n\n\n“Daniels is the type of receiver who probably won’t light up a room during the pre-draft process, but put his tape on and you see a guy who understands how to play the position.<a href=\"https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/CJ-Daniels-WR-Liberty\"> His route craft is legitimate</a>. He uses his lower body to deceive defenders, changes pace within his stems, and consistently wins out of breaks with quickness rather than raw speed. The savvy is real, and it shows up week after week regardless of the uniform he’s wearing. He’s not going to run by NFL corners on go routes, but he’ll find ways to get open on the intermediate and short areas of the field where most offenses live anyway.“\n\n\nDaniels fits best in a McVay type offense that values precision over explosiveness. Concepts built around timing throws, screen packages, and route combinations that create space through design fit him to a T.\n\nBut now he has to prove himself in the ultimate “T”…an NFL Training camp.\n\nDaniels will face off against the likes of Whittington, Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, and others for a wide receiver 3 role that may ultimately not get that many snaps anyway. 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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw the most touchdown passes in the 17-game era last season and still fell short, showing how difficult reaching the 50-touchdown plateau is. Earlier this month, I noted […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4238:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams drops back to pass during an OTA offseason workout at Rams Village at Warner Center on May 26, 2026 in Woodland Hills, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere are officially 50 days until the start of the season, so will the 50-passing-touchdown mark finally get surpassed in 2026? Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw the most touchdown passes in the 17-game era last season and still fell short, showing how difficult reaching the 50-touchdown plateau is.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/142995/rams-discussion-next-nfl-record-broken\">Earlier this month</a>, I noted that it’s surprising how the passing touchdown mark hasn’t been seriously challenged in the 17-game era. Peyton Manning currently holds the record with 55, a mark that has stood for 12 seasons and counting. Patrick Mahomes is the only other quarterback within the last decade to challenge Manning’s record, and he fell five short during his 2018 MVP campaign.\n\nTwo other quarterbacks have thrown 50 touchdowns in a season — Tom Brady (2007) and Mahomes (2018) —showing how difficult an achievement it is. Despite the NFL throwing in an extra game beginning with the 2021 campaign, only six quarterbacks have thrown over 40 touchdown passes. \n\nTheoretically, the extra game was supposed to make it more attainable for QBs to throw for 50 touchdowns. Instead, the opposite has happened.\n\nStafford is the only player to have thrown 40+ touchdowns twice in that span. It was reasonable to believe that with the addition of the 17th game, Manning’s passing touchdown mark would be approached sooner rather than later, yet that hasn’t been the case. These are the most touchdowns thrown by a quarterback in the 17-game era:\n\n1.) Matthew Stafford – 46 (2025)\n\n2.) Tom Brady – 43 (2021); Joe Burrow – 43 (2024)\n\n3.) Patrick Mahomes – 41 (2022); Stafford – 41 (2021); Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield – 41 (2024)\n\nAs efficient as Stafford was last season, he still fell a few touchdowns shy of the 50-touchdown plateau. More games haven’t translated into higher passing numbers, as expected when the extra game was announced. For example, Dak Prescott led the league with 36 touchdown passes in 2023. It was certainly a rough year for quarterback play that season. \n\nEven the number of passing attempts to reach those previously mentioned numbers in the 17-game era hasn’t been as high as you would expect, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_att_single_season.htm\">according to Pro Football Reference</a>. \n\nTom Brady (2021) – 719 passing attempts (No. 3 all-time)\n\nJoe Burrow (2024) – 652 passing attempts (No. 20 all-time)\n\nPatrick Mahomes (2022) – 648 passing attempts (No. 24 all-time)\n\nMatthew Stafford (2021) – 601 passing attempts (No. 81 all-time)\n\nMatthew Stafford (2025) – 597 passing attempts (No. 90 all-time)\n\nAmazingly, the extra game hasn’t led to a greater volume of passing attempts. 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He’s really been training like crazy, and his mind is on camp,” Harbaugh said. “He’s healthy. He’s ready to roll, and I can’t wait to see him out there at practice.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165590/cam-skattebo-reacts-to-furor-over-failed-backflip\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165590/cam-skattebo-reacts-to-furor-over-failed-backflip\">Skattebo reacted to the furor over his flop</a> by saying “I will not hurt myself before the season.”\n\nSkattebo was a fourth-round pick by the Giants in 2025. He averaged 4.1 yards per carry in eight games before being injured. 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We will be talking about all of the players and coaches who nearly became Ravens over the last 30 years, including potential draft picks, attempted signings, abandoned trades, and even a few potential hires to the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3052:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders takes the field prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn (dis)honor of the Ravens’ aborted trade for Maxx Crosby, Baltimore Beatdown is excited to launch Almost Ravens Week!\n\nWe will be talking about all of the players and coaches who nearly became Ravens over the last 30 years, including potential draft picks, attempted signings, abandoned trades, and even a few potential hires to the coaching staff. This page will serve as a hub for all of our Almost Ravens content as well as a tracker for our bracket-style tournament to determine the biggest near-acquisition in franchise history! \n\nThe bracket will be run using polls in <a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/feed\">the Feed</a> and on Baltimore Beatdown’s X page. To keep voting simple, we have broken the bracket up into four categories – trade, signing, draft pick, and coach – with preliminary rounds scheduled for Tuesday. Those will feature four players with the top two advancing to the quarterfinals, unless one of them gets a majority and goes straight into the semis. Quarterfinal voting in each category will take place on Wednesday with semifinals on Thursday and finals on Friday. Results will be announced on Saturday! \n\nBelow is the list of players and coaches you’ll be voting on. To set the bracket, we factored in their careers and potential impact in Baltimore, as well as the craziness surrounding their potential acquisition. We also eliminated players that were once Ravens or later became Ravens after a near-miss (i.e. Za’Darius Smith, DeAndre Hopkins). Rob Gronkowski and T.Y. Hilton were two other tough cuts.\n\nTrade (<a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/post/jAaMg2MklLn2\">Round 1 poll</a>)Signing (<a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/post/W7seuHDsiIwy\">Round 1 poll</a>)Draft pick (<a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/post/xB8_Gg5p9JG4\">Round 1 poll</a>)Coach (<a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/post/_feXQDytQ1pR\">Round 1 poll</a>)Maxx CrosbyMichael BrockersCooper KuppJason GarrettTerrell OwensRyan GrantJalen RamseyKyle ShanahanJamal AdamsBobby WagnerPuka NacuaBill BelichickXavien HowardDarius SlayByron LeftwichEric Bienemy\n\nReader participation will be crucial for these polls, so please participate both on our site and on social media! Be sure to check in regularly to stay up-to-date!\n\nWe are also running a weeklong survey about the biggest overall Almost Raven in franchise history. 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Sometimes talent can be found in the most uncertain circumstances.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/11/19/23968542/browns-joe-flacco-roster-dtr-deshaun-watson\">Joe Flacco</a>\n\nThe Browns were in a desperate position in late November during the 2023 season. Following Deshaun Watson’s injury, the team needed someone to step in and fill in at quarterback. I don’t think anyone expected 38-year-old Flacco to come in and have the type of impact that he did. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/11/24406075/joe-flacco-browns-2023-int-playoffs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/11/24406075/joe-flacco-browns-2023-int-playoffs\">He led Cleveland to a 4–1 record</a> and helped the team clinch a playoff berth. He won Comeback Player of the Year for that season and really helped the team to find success in such a turbulent year.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2022/3/29/23001357/cleveland-browns-reportedly-sign-center-ethan-pocic\">Ethan Pocic </a>\n\nPocic joined the Browns on a very cheap one-year deal in 2022 to help with depth on the offensive line. Expectations were low; however, he was put into the starting lineup after center Nick Harris suffered an injury before the season even started. Pocic rose to the challenge, emerging as a consistent and dependable anchor on Cleveland’s offensive line. His play even earned him a three- year extension with the team. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2020/2/25/21153561/cleveland-browns-plan-tender-kareem-hunt\">Kareem Hunt</a>\n\nThe Browns signed Hunt during the offseason despite uncertainty over a possible suspension related to off-the-field conduct. 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God bless!”\n\nWhere Clark goes next is anyone’s guess, but he will be a very hot commodity from all major sports networks.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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That feels like production driven by inconsistent playing time rather than poor efficiency, and the general framing from the Packers beat has been the same: he did his job when called on, he just wasn\'t called on. That\'s where my concern comes in. Unlike a lot of buried rookies, he doesn\'t have a standout rate stat you can point to as proof (see Luther Burden hype train). Nothing like a big yards-per-route number that says the production is coming. And Green Bay has been a graveyard for WR fantasy production for years, which isn\'t something two departures automatically fix. He\'s still potentially behind Watson, Reed, and Kraft in the target pecking order, and LaFleur spreads it around enough that winning the vacated snaps might not translate to a target share worth rostering. But I keep coming back to the fact that he\'s 22, he was a first-round pick, and the two guys ahead of him are gone. That combo usually deserves a second look. So, talk me out of it. 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From Week 9 on, he played under 50% of snaps in all but two games, so 29/361/0 on 44 targets was a snap count outcome more than a talent one. That feels like production driven by inconsistent playing time rather than poor efficiency, and the general framing from the Packers beat has been the same: he did his job when called on, he just wasn\'t called on. That\'s where my concern comes in. Unlike a lot of buried rookies, he doesn\'t have a standout rate stat you can point to as proof (see Luther Burden hype train). Nothing like a big yards-per-route number that says the production is coming. And Green Bay has been a graveyard for WR fantasy production for years, which isn\'t something two departures automatically fix. He\'s still potentially behind Watson, Reed, and Kraft in the target pecking order, and LaFleur spreads it around enough that winning the vacated snaps might not translate to a target share worth rostering. 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Sure, he’s been good when healthy, but the “when healthy” portions of his career have come even less frequently than the oft-criticized Christian Watson’s.\n\nBut when he’s on the field, he’s really good. Just look at how poorly the Packers’ defensive line played without Wyatt on the field last year. It was a night and day difference. Retaining Wyatt at least keeps him as an option for most of the season, assuming whatever injury he inevitably sustains won’t shake the boat too badly. \n\nBut all moves come with risk, and the Packers are laying out quite a bit of money for a player who’s almost literally never been healthy and who’s already 28. Defensive linemen tend to age a bit better than most, but he’s a far cry from what the Packers had in the eternally young Kenny Clark, who seemed to be permanently 24 years old. 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He’s not one of the first 10 names, or probably the first 20. But if camp is for competition, then Speights is the face of one of the most intense battles expected to happen […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7497:\"\n\n\n \n CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Omar Speights #48 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOmar Speights is not the first name that fans think of when they think of Rams training camp opening this week. He’s not one of the first 10 names, or probably the first 20. But if camp is for competition, then Speights is the face of one of the most intense battles expected to happen for a starting job on L.A.‘s depth chart in the next two months.\n\nWill Speights fend off two linebackers coming for his job?\n\nHow Speights got here\n\nDuring his rookie season, <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/omar-speights-extra-film-work-translating-to-on-field-production-in-increased-role?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Speights made his instincts and high football IQ clear after playing a handful of snaps against the Seahawks</a>:\n\n\n“They motioned a little bit before, so I just kind of knew wherever that motion ended up going, that was where the run was gonna go,” Speights said. “So I ended up just being a cut back, so I just checked my gap first and then flew over the top just looking for an open gap to hit and I found it, and (the defensive line) did a great job up front of getting penetration… so it was easy for me to just clean up.”\n\n\n\n“Playing ball for a long time, you get a feel for certain things,” Speights said.\n\n\nThat “playing ball for a long time” included five seasons of college football, including four at Oregon State and one at LSU. Speights racked up 378 tackles and 25 tackles for a loss during his career, but sometimes extra experience in college can be a hindrance to a player’s draft stock, not an aid. Especially after Speights was named as a freshman All-American in 2019, an honor that could have propelled him to leave school early instead of late.\n\nTeams expect true NFL players to enter the draft soon after they’re eligible. Not to wait it out as long as possible.\n\nSo Speights went undrafted in 2024, largely held back for physical and athletic reasons. <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/omar-speights/32005350-4528-6083-9730-b6ffade66008\">Lance Zeirlein of NFL.com was perhaps also lower on his instincts</a> than Rams coaches have been in the last two years:\n\n\n“With average size and instincts, Speights appeared to be more comfortable in the comfort of the Oregon State defense than he was at LSU in 2023. He can be hit or miss in reading play design and finding his best positioning to make plays and he tends to sit back and wait a hair too long. He plays with active feet and good lateral slide quickness and rarely drifts into traffic unnecessarily. He sees what he hits in the box but lacks agility as an open-field tackler and can be exploited in coverage. The pre-2023 tape is better, but he might not be enough of a downhill alpha and playmaker to garner draft attention.”\n\n\nBut physically, Zierlein may be overselling Speights compared to most NFL linebackers.\n\nAt 6’, 229, he checks no boxes in that regard. \n\nHowever, that didn’t stop Speights from signing with the Los Angeles Rams after the draft, truly the most ideal team to find himself on given the depth at the time between Christian Rozeboom and Troy Reeder.\n\nSpeights merely had to beat out Jake Hummel and Elias Neal, and he was good enough for the Rams to trade Ernest Jones to the Titans at the end of training camp too. Only six games into the season, Speights was called on to start, and he hasn’t stopped since then.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/omar-speights-extra-film-work-translating-to-on-field-production-in-increased-role?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sean McVay was impressed with his effort</a>:\n\n\n“I’ve seen a guy that’s consistently put in the work,” head coach Sean McVay said. “He’s got a routine and a rhythm that he has established where he’s doing extra work, taking care of his body, he’s got film, very conscientious, and this guy is a pro.”\n\n\nBut now Speights finds himself on the other side of the Troy Reeder coin.\n\nCan Speights hold off competition?\n\nIn two seasons, Speights has amassed 152 tackles, but very little else in terms of raw defensive production. No turnovers, no pass rushing, and merely acceptable in pass coverage, although that is inconsistent.\n\nPFF ranked him 25th among all linebackers in coverage in 2026.\n\nNow for the second year in a row, Speights finds himself in a competition with Shaun Dolac, another undrafted free agent with a chip on his shoulder. Dolac earned himself some fans last preseason and appeared in every game last season with the Rams, but almost exclusively on special teams.\n\nHis one extensive defensive appearance came with 35 snaps against the Ravens and he had seven tackles, including one TFL.\n\nAn elite linebacker in the MAC and an All-American, Dolac also has high expectations of himself and will expect to push for Speights’ job. Dolac does not have a size advantage over Speights, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/142213/rams-depth-chart-landman-speights-dolac?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">but could be better in other ways, as JB Scott noted last month</a>:\n\n\nThis sample size cannot be easily extrapolated, but it at least makes you wonder if the second-year linebacker could take over for Speights. Dolac is a better coverage than Speights, but the team needs strong run defense when its in base personnel. We know Speights does that job effectively. Dolac could bring a little extra to the table.\n\n\nAnd on free agent special teamer Grant Stuard, <a href=\"https://youtu.be/--Gm3D-J-cM?si=VZVKtqJXc9t856wT\">McVay told Bussin’ with the Boys that he’ll “probably” find a way to contribute defensively this season too</a>.\n\nStuard was drafted — he was the LAST pick of his draft — but through five seasons has only started five games, all with the Colts in 2024. 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Head coach Ben Johnson enters his second year as the head man, and aside from a few minor shuffles, his coaching staff remains largely intact. Coupled with a roster that should be close […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13907:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nFresh off their first NFC North title in seven seasons, the Chicago Bears are entering training camp with a sense of continuity. Head coach Ben Johnson enters his second year as the head man, and aside from a few minor shuffles, his coaching staff remains largely intact. Coupled with a roster that should be close to 70% of last season’s starters, this offseason has felt much calmer than in past seasons. \n\nDespite a high level of continuity and the optimism coming off their first postseason victory in 15 seasons, there are still plenty of unanswered questions heading into the regular season. While it’s fair to say the Bears arrived a year early last year, the hunter has now become the hunted, and the league will be on notice. We’ve seen iterations of this team making the playoffs before, but it’s been two decades since they’ve had back-to-back seasons with playoff appearances. \n\nWith more pressure and higher expectations, we’ll dive into five pressing questions surrounding the Bears as they head into training camp ahead of the 2026 regular season.\n\n1. Will quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense finally hit the ground running? \n\nIf we’re talking about the start of training camp, this is likely to be the topic on everyone’s mind. For too long, fans have been subjected to a struggling offense early in camp that will show flashes of “good days” but ultimately never catch up to the defense. Then the regular season rolls around, and it’s as bad as most feared. \n\nLast year’s struggles were a little more understandable. Still, although they finished as a Top 10 offense by season’s end, they opened the regular season looking disjointed, minor the Week 3 explosion against the Cowboys. While it’s probably unfair to expect the offense to dominate the defense in every practice completely, a more even affair, without constant penalties and with the ball hitting the ground, is what most fans will be looking for. \n\nOn paper, the offense is returning all but three starters from last season. We’ll get to some of those battles later on, but in terms of continuity, this has been the most stability the offense has seen in quite some time. Early struggles may occur, but ultimately, this offense needs to hit the ground running without the same avoidable mistakes we heard about last August. Here’s to hoping the nonchalant pre-season preparation will remain just that. \n\n2. Sorting out the offensive line: Who wins out at left tackle and center? \n\nThere won’t be many open competitions for starting jobs once camp opens. Still, thanks to a playoff injury to Ozzy Trapilo and a surprise retirement from Drew Dalman, two openings on the starting offensive line will be up for grabs. In an ideal world, both competitions will be wrapped up quickly, and the team will have plenty of time to get their starting five together. As we learned with last year’s left tackle competition, that perfect world rarely exists in football. \n\nWe’ll first start at center, where it’s a two-player race to see who gets the Week 1 nod. By all accounts, veteran Garrett Bradbury, for whom the Bears traded a 2027 fifth-round selection, holds the edge. Johnson has never hidden that he values a veteran presence at the position, which is why they splurged on Dalman during last year’s free-agent period. Although Bradbury is far from the overall player that Dalman was, he provides a level of stability that would be hard for any rookie to match. That said, Jones is an experienced player on the older side compared to most early-round draft prospects. He started 38 games over the last three seasons and comes from a school that is known for churning out NFL-ready offensive linemen. There’s no doubt that Jones will be viewed as the long-term replacement for Dalman, but with questions still lingering at left tackle, don’t be surprised to see the coaching staff default to the veteran early in the season. Even if that happens, last year was a prime example of how this staff is not afraid to shake things up as the season goes along. \n\nAt left tackle, three of the four names are extremely familiar. That said, this feels like a two-man competition, headlined by fifth-year veteran Braxton Jones and recently signed Jedrick Wills. While it’s possible that Theo Benedet or Kiran Amegadjie could end up in the mix, a healthy Jones comfortably wins this competition. To take it a step further, I’d say it’s more likely that Amegadjie isn’t on the 53-man roster than that he outright wins the starting job. The biggest unknown in this group is Wills, and not due to ability. Health will be a sizable factor for him heading into camp. When healthy, his ceiling is the highest on the roster. The issue is that he has not been healthy in a few years. With Trapilo not expected to play this season, getting average-quality left tackle play would be a big win for this entire unit. \n\nOutside of the two starting spots, how the depth shakes out will be interesting to watch. For the first time in a while, the Bears have more depth than roster spots along the offensive line. Call it the Ben Johnson effect, but it’s a great “problem” to have. One would believe that the “loser” of the left tackle competition will earn a spot, as well as whoever loses out at center. Add in Luke Newman, and you’re already at eight. Benedet seems like a lock too, which makes nine, barring a trade of Bradbury if Jones wins the job. The biggest question in this particular situation is how many bodies they’ll keep. Teams typically keep between eight and 10, and it wouldn’t be a shock if Chicago kept 10. Assuming that 10 is the final number, that leaves one spot for Jordan McFadden, Amegadjie, or any of the undrafted free agents they signed in May. Suffice it to say, there will be a few rosterable players who won’t be on the Bears’ final 53-man roster. \n\n3. How quickly does an extension for right tackle Darnell Wright come together? \n\nI’ve written about this a few times, and frankly, until it happens, the storyline won’t go away. That’s not to say this is something to be concerned about by any means, but rather that it will happen sooner rather than later. Last month, in my 10 Bears takes, I covered the different paths his market might take. While some will point to Lane Johnson’s one-year $25 million extension as a baseline, I don’t believe that will be the case. More realistically, the deals that both Tristan Wirfs and Penei Sewell signed (while playing right tackle) are more in line with what fans should expect: anywhere from four to five years and an average value of right around $28 million per season. \n\nSimply put, it won’t be cheap, but it has been well earned, and Wright is still a rising talent with an All-Pro level ceiling. Given how quickly the cap continues to rise, establishing a “new” market at right tackle makes sense. It’s also worth mentioning that, because he has this year and next year’s fifth-year option in terms of control, the Bears can spread some of his new money over these two cheaper years to ultimately lower the cap hit once the extension kicks in. \n\nNow, getting to a timeline for when a deal could be struck. Former general manager Ryan Pace tended to get deals done before training camp, but current general manager Ryan Poles has been a little less predictable. While a deal could be struck before the end of July, don’t be surprised to see things drag out until August or early September. Part of that could simply be cap manipulation to see if they can swing a deal for someone (more on that in a few), and some of it could be to see if any other extensions come through that change the dynamic of their negotiations. One way or another, Wright is under contract for at least two seasons, and it’s clear that, of all their starting offensive linemen, he’s the future of this group. \n\nI fully expect a deal to get done, and when it does, fans can expect it to eat anywhere from $2-3.5 million from this year’s cap space. With that in mind, Poles has been extremely conservative with his restructures, so clearing some additional space without dipping too much into the future reserves. \n\n4. Does the team have enough on the defensive line, or will we see another veteran addition before Week 1? \n\nIt seems like every year, we’re having the same conversation along the defensive line. Do the Bears have enough to get it done? This year, the concern is not only whether they have “enough” but also whether they have a Super Bowl-caliber defensive line. The easy answer, at least on paper, seems to be a clear no. Looking at recent Super Bowl winners, it’s not just about top-end talent. It’s about the depth in which these teams have been able to send waves of pass rushers after elite quarterbacks and fluster them in ways we don’t see in the regular season. Not only do the Bears lack elite talent, but they also aren’t close to matching the depth of the last two Super Bowl winners. \n\nThat said, the hope in Chicago is that growth will come from within. Following a bounce-back season, it’s safe to classify Montez Sweat as a plus-starter. The primary concern (aside from depth) is who will deliver quality production on the other side of the line. Austin Booker appears to be the first man up, and maybe Year 3 is the breakout season fans have been longing for. Dayo Odeyingbo, even before his season-ending Achilles injury, was highly disappointing. The same could be said for former second-round pick Shemar Turner, who started at tackle and was slid out to end after the first month of the regular season. \n\nThe floor of this group isn’t overly reassuring, but Booker and Turner will define the ceiling. Anything the team gets from Odeyingbo is a plus at this point, but it should not be expected. With that in mind, does it make sense to add another viable veteran option? The easy answer is yes. The bigger issue, at least in the free-agent market, is a lack of high-impact names. Jadeveon Clowney stands as the best name available, while others like Joey Bosa, Von Miller, Kyle Van Noy, and Derek Barnett are mostly on the wrong side of 30 and on the downslopes of their careers. Unless there’s a surprise move, their best option will be the trade market. That said, cap space and giving up draft capital will be issues in a trade scenario. \n\nThe most likely scenario is that the Bears stand pat and roll into the regular season with what they have. Obviously, an injury could change this stance, but for now, overpaying for an aging veteran or a mid-level trade target might not make as much sense as allowing their current configuration to play out and see where they are closer to the trade deadline. \n\n5. How will the cornerback room shake out with health and competition both being factors? \n\nOn paper, it’s easier to see a scenario where the Bears get back to having one of the better cornerback groups in the league. After all, they aren’t very far removed from making Jaylon Johnson one of the highest-paid corners (at the time), and are just one year removed from extending Kyler Gordon on a healthy extension. Even with Tyrique Stevenson’s future being in question, there’s enough depth and upside in this group to be a Top 10 unit. That said, health remains the biggest concern. \n\nJohnson finally had a full offseason to “get right” after in-season core muscle surgery. Simply put, he did not look like himself last season (once he returned), but the early reports from the offseason program were positive. With Gordon, the lingering soft-tissue injuries remain an issue. After being placed on Injured Reserve twice last season and missing most of the regular season, Gordon has yet to participate in practices. Maybe he comes into camp completely healthy, but considering his recent history, there’s little reason to be optimistic that’s the case. On the plus side, recently signed free agent Cam Lewis has enough versatility to provide both safety depth and spend time in the nickel. The biggest concern is that Gordon’s skill set allows defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to stay creative and less predictable—his absence from the starting 11 severely limited what the defense could do last season. \n\nAside from the health concerns, watching camps battle for the remaining depth spots will be worth monitoring. The first of those questions will be whether the team keeps five or six corners. With Lewis’ versatility, they could choose to keep five, knowing that he can play in the nickel. With fourth-round pick Malik Muhammad expected to push Stevenson for playing time, the final spot (or two) will come down between Josh Blackwell, Terell Smith, Jaylon Jones, and maybe a surprise name like Dallis Flowers or an undrafted free agent. 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Who are you drafting from this group?\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v2naxf/picking_the_right_wr_in_round_4_will_shape/\";s:11:\"description\";s:861:\"One of the toughest and most important decisions in drafts this year will be the Round 4 Wide Receivers. I love this group. 42 Ladd McConkey LAC WR 43 Zay Flowers BAL WR 44 Luther Burden CHI WR 45 Emeka Egbuka TB WR 46 Jaylen Waddle DEN WR If I had to choose one right now, it would be Emeka Egbuka. I broke down why he\'s at the top of this group for me, while looking at his rookie tape and the expectations for the new Bucs offense under Zac Robinson. My ranking is relatively aggressive! Here\'s a preview of what\'s discussed in depth in the article: Projected and expected to lineup as Tampa’s starting Z receiver according to Zac Robinson himself, I immediately thought of Drake London’s deployment under Robinson in 2025. 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Welcome to the nineteenth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Cincinnati Bengals who are +2,000 odds. Article TL;DR: The Bengals are running it back in 2026. In the draft they added WR Colbie Young and TE Jack Endries. Young will compete with Andre Iosivas and Charlie Jones for WR3 duties. I like Iosivas to win the WR3 role again this year. Mike Gesiciki likely leads the TEs in snaps this year, backed up by Erick All and Jack Endries. Erick All sat out all of 2025 recovering from his second ACL tear. 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One of my general rules with RBs, is no RBs on poverty teams. The dolphins are about to be dogshit for the foreseeable future, I honestly don’t see them being good for the next 5 years. You have no Tua, you have no Tyreek to open up the field, you don’t have Jaylen Waddle, and the team will likely be trailing in most games they play. Achane is a smaller guy for a running back, and he doesn’t have Mike McDaniel who drafted him to use in his scheme. I don’t see Achane being a “pound the rock” guy to run out the clock in garbage time either when the game is lost. He got a high percentage of the dolphins TD’s, which will be significantly reduced this season, even if he maintained his share of the team’s touchdowns. What am I missing? 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It’s a fun blend of film study, self-evaluation, and a check on how well certain traits really translate to the NFL. I […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:22365:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 19: Andrew Mukuba #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles points to fans after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOne of my favorite things to do every offseason is to go back and compare my post-draft notes on the Eagles’ rookies with how they actually looked when they got on the field. It’s a fun blend of film study, self-evaluation, and a check on how well certain traits really translate to the NFL. I won’t be writing full scouting reports here, as I did that after the draft. This series is more about reviewing last year’s film in comparison to my pre-draft thoughts. Did the player perform as expected? Did anything surprise me? And what do I think comes next? At the end of each article, I’ll give my updated outlook for that player in the future.\n\nPreviously: <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177272/eagles-rookie-review-jihaad-campbells-areas-for-improvement\">Jihaad Campbell</a>\n\nAndrew Mukuba\n\nBefore the draft, I had Andrew Mukuba as my fifth-ranked safety, so I wasn’t as high on him as some. I did think there were better safety prospects, but I still gave Mukuba a second-round grade and thought Pick 64 was about the right range for him. The more I watched him after the draft, the more I liked him.\n\nMy overall summary before the draft was this:\n\n\n“At worst, Mukuba should be a passing game specialist due to his outstanding ball skills and instincts. He’s a really good football player. He might struggle to be a full-time player due to his size, but he will have a role in the NFL due to his instincts.”\n\n\nI also wrote this after watching even more of his film:\n\n\n“The simple truth is that I do not know if he can play the way he currently does at his size. It’s not simply a case of being undersized. He has small arms too and doesn’t wrap up when he tackles. He hits hard and dominates at the point of attack. The highlight reel hits are great, and I would love to say he can play this way at the next level, but I do not know if he can.”\n\n\nI wasn’t worried about Mukuba because I thought he lacked talent. Quite the opposite. I thought he had some of the best football instincts in the class.\n\n\n11) The biggest play of the game. The Eagles get a little lucky with the drop, but Mukuba deserves credit for making the mistake count. The Eagles lost a playmaker this offseason in CJGJ, but I think they have a new one in Mukuba. Mukuba is learning and still isn\'t perfect, but… <a href=\"https://t.co/eXzzNSaWOy\">pic.twitter.com/eXzzNSaWOy</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1968052074559717669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 16, 2025</a>\n\n\nMy concern was that his physical limitations might eventually stop those instincts from consistently showing up against NFL athletes, and keep him off the field. Which, did eventually happen.\n\nOne thing I felt strongly about before the season was his fit within Fangio’s defense. I wrote:\n\n\n“He is going to be fantastic as a split-safety in this defense. His recognition of route concepts is outstanding. He already knows how to play many of Fangio’s coverages, and he has an instinctive nature of spacing and where the football is going, which is almost impossible to teach.”\n\n\nMukuba consistently looked one step ahead of quarterbacks in college. He understood route combinations, recognized concepts developing in front of him, and played with an anticipation that isn’t common coming out of college. As early as week one, look at how fluid he executes a roll turn to cover CeeDee Lamb. Phew. \n\n\n5) I\'ll get to Baun more later, but I thought him and Cooper DeJean were fantastic in coverage. Look how fluidly DeJean moves here. Everything he does is effortless. He\'s such a top athlete. He gets good depth and gets to the flat so quickly that it results in no gain. I had to… <a href=\"https://t.co/CAHuRMUMGC\">pic.twitter.com/CAHuRMUMGC</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1964431300523376684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 6, 2025</a>\n\n\n That’s why I expected him to become a useful player immediately, but…\n\n\n“He must change how he plays. I expect him to come downhill quickly in the run game, but he will have to learn to wrap up better and stop flying into offensive players as he did in college. He might need to become a bit more passive in the run game… I can’t see him hitting elite running backs in space like he did in college.”\n\n\nI still feel very much the same about Mukuba after one year.\n\nThings I Expected\n\nThe easiest projection with Andrew Mukuba was never his athleticism. It was his football intelligence. His route recognition, understanding of spacing, and anticipation consistently stood out on film, and those traits were always going to translate. \n\nOne of the most encouraging parts of Mukuba’s rookie season was how naturally he looked playing from depth. Fangio entrusted him with a proper starting safety role rather than asking him to start out as a role player. The coaching staff clearly believed he could handle the mental demands of playing safety, and I think the film justified that confidence. There were several examples in which he peeled off one receiver to help elsewhere, recognized developing concepts before the quarterback released the football, and simply looked like someone who understood the defense rather than someone who was lost. \n\nHe wasn’t like this all season. He absolutely improved as the season went on, which is exactly what you want to see from a rookie. He did have some bad moments at the start, but it’s not easy starting in this defense as a rookie. I expected Mukuba to become the Eagles’ starting safety. \n\n\nI think he will become the Eagles’ starting safety and beat out Sydney Brown. I think he will be significantly better in coverage than Brown.” \n\n\nFangio didn’t ease him into the lineup or protect him with a limited role. He trusted him very early on. As early as week 4, he was playing 100% of the defensive snaps. As early as week 1, he was being used in multiple positions, highlighting his versatility. \n\n\n10) Drop 8 Tampa-2 from big nickel personnel? Is Fangio going to get funky this year?! Sadly, Mukuba doesn\'t do as well as Baun/Campbell did and he lets the TE get open. Blankenship does a good job making this a tough catch and although I understand why it\'s a penalty, I have no… <a href=\"https://t.co/MHxAiBq3bf\">pic.twitter.com/MHxAiBq3bf</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1964434803115381173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 6, 2025</a>\n\n\nAnother thing that translated immediately was his competitiveness. One concern that’s often raised about lighter defensive backs is whether they’ll shy away from contact against NFL athletes. Mukuba did the opposite. He triggered downhill aggressively throughout the season and never looked reluctant to throw his body into the run game. \n\n\n8) What an awesome play by Andrew Mukuba. This is the benefit of having a safety with some corner experience! The Eagles often pass off crossing routes, but they don\'t here, so Mukuba has to fight through traffic and makes the tackle for no gain. This is awesome. There\'s so much… <a href=\"https://t.co/NFZH1lqnTo\">pic.twitter.com/NFZH1lqnTo</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1968051010523283837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 16, 2025</a>\n\n\nIronically, that willingness is also where one of my biggest pre-draft concerns still exists.\n\nBefore the draft, I wrote:\n\n\n“He must change how he plays. I expect him to come downhill quickly in the run game, but he will have to learn to wrap up better and stop flying into offensive players as he did in college. He might need to become a bit more passive in the run game… I can’t see him hitting elite running backs in space like he did in college.”\n\n\nAfter watching his rookie film, I still worry about the way he plays. The missed-tackle numbers themselves aren’t bad, but the film worries me more than the statistics. Mukuba still relies on explosion and timing more than consistently wrapping through tackles, and although that aggressive style produced plenty of big plays in college, I’m not convinced it’s sustainable against NFL athletes over a seventeen-game season. He had some bad moments last year, when he didn’t wrap up. \n\n\nAndrew Makuba with one of the worst reps you’ll ever see: 1) Trips DeJean 2) Completely blows his assignment 3) Late recovery 4) Takes a poor angle 5) Terrible tackle attempt 6) Touchdown Giants <a href=\"https://t.co/0apKWINd6g\">pic.twitter.com/0apKWINd6g</a>— Eagles Eric (@EaglesXsandOs) <a href=\"https://x.com/EaglesXsandOs/status/1976625933483491403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2025</a>\n\n\nHe hits hard and plays with a fearlessness that every coach wants to see, but I’d still like to see him become a little more controlled as a finisher. That doesn’t mean becoming passive. It just means wrapping up and tackling with good technique.\n\nThe reasons I liked Mukuba have translated almost exactly as I’d hoped. He’s an extremely natural fit in Fangio’s coverage structure and already looks far more comfortable playing from depth than many young safeties. At the same time, the physical questions that made him a slightly riskier projection haven’t disappeared either. \n\nThings That Surprised Me\n\nThe biggest surprise was how quickly Mukuba earned Fangio’s trust as a full-time deep safety. I expected him to beat out Sydney Brown eventually; however, I still thought there might be a longer adjustment period before the Eagles were comfortable giving him such an important role. Instead, he was regularly trusted to play as the deepest defender and handle the communication responsibilities that come with the position from week one. \n\nThat matters because I viewed Mukuba as a player with a relatively wide range of outcomes. \n\n\n“At worst, Mukuba should be a passing-game specialist due to his outstanding ball skills and instincts.” \n\n\nHis rookie year suggested that the floor should be higher than that. He was not simply brought onto the field in obvious passing situations or protected with a limited package. He played meaningful snaps as a starting safety and looked increasingly comfortable as the season progressed. He did struggle quite a bit early on, and I didn’t think he would have so many issues in coverage as he did, but I do think by the end of his rookie season he was playing a lot better and the game had slowed down for him. \n\nI was a little surprised at just how aggressive he played all year. I did wonder whether his lack of size would force him to become more cautious at the NFL level. \n\n\n“He might need to become a bit more passive in the run game,” \n\n\nI could not see him consistently attacking NFL running backs in the same way he did in college. Well, he didn’t change. Mukuba continued to trigger downhill aggressively and showed no hesitation when facing contact. \n\n\n7) I think the Eagles safeties were a little late to get downhill in the first half (probably due to the Rams\' threat of play action) but they did get a bit more aggressive as the game went on. Credit to Mukuba for getting downhill this quickly and Adoree Jackson makes a strong… <a href=\"https://t.co/iPcB71ha3D\">pic.twitter.com/iPcB71ha3D</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1970557972838310116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 23, 2025</a>\n\n\nI worried more about him missing tackles than I did fighting through blocks, but I think fighting through blocks was a bigger issue than tackling. Wide receivers could control him more easily than I expected, and he struggled to disengage once they got their hands into his frame. I expected the size concerns to show up against running backs and tight ends, but they were sometimes most obvious when he was trying to beat blocks from receivers.\n\n\n8) The Eagles have a real issue defending outside runs from condensed looks. This has been a problem for the past couple of weeks. They seem unable to set the edge effectively when the offense successfully pins the edge defenders. I said the Eagles were physically beaten in this… <a href=\"https://t.co/fkRcT7Vkq9\">pic.twitter.com/fkRcT7Vkq9</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1977813418611503142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 13, 2025</a>\n\n\nTo be fair to Mukuba, his improvement over the course of the season surprised me as well. Early in the year, there were moments where his aggressiveness pulled him out of position or where he reacted slightly too late to what was developing in front of him. He had a real issue with trying to do too much, and getting caught looking at the QB when in man coverage. It was a big issue after a few weeks. \n\n\n9) This is a great play by Dart, but an awful play by Mukuba. Watching live, I just assumed he got beaten in coverage. But I think this angle is worse. Once again, he seems confused about his coverage responsibilities and appears obsessed with jumping things in front of him.… <a href=\"https://t.co/N7hxY5FxXL\">pic.twitter.com/N7hxY5FxXL</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1977813607065833879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 13, 2025</a>\n\n\nThere were moments I was very critical of Mukuba last year, because he was struggling midway through the season. It surprised me how much he struggled in coverage at times. \n\n\n9) I think Mukuba has been OK so far this year, but this is a proper rookie moment. He\'s too aggressive jumping intermediate routes, and there\'s just no reason for him to jump the intermediate route here. He has to recognise he\'s playing Baker Mayfield too, who is waiting for… <a href=\"https://t.co/UTEPlbkUu5\">pic.twitter.com/UTEPlbkUu5</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1973108716757975229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 30, 2025</a>\n\n\nBy the time his season ended, he looked far more settled. His route recognition became quicker, his positioning improved, and he appeared more confident deciding when to stay deep and when to attack underneath routes. The instincts were always present, but I did not necessarily expect the progression to be quite so visible within his rookie season. He really did look better before his injury than he did at the start of the season. Which is a great sign.\n\n\n13) The Eagles (as they often do) got a bit more aggressive as the game became closer, and they ended up with Mukuba on Jefferson here. Mukuba does a fantastic job and understands he has a safety inside so he makes sure he takes away the outside. I\'ve criticised him of late (and… <a href=\"https://t.co/1SJdaHkoaG\">pic.twitter.com/1SJdaHkoaG</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1980726807604441326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 21, 2025</a>\n\n\nQuestions I Still Have\n\n1. Can he stay healthy playing this style?\n\nOne of my biggest pre-draft concerns was whether Mukuba’s frame would allow him to play the same fearless style he showed in college. Unfortunately, we still don’t have an answer. His rookie season ended with a fractured ankle and fibula, but that was a freak injury caused by another defender landing on his leg rather than the result of his aggressive tackling style. Even so, availability is now part of the conversation. Until Mukuba proves he can get through a full NFL season, durability will remain a fair question.\n\n2. Can he become more than just a split-safety?\n\nI still think Mukuba is at his best playing from depth where his instincts, anticipation, and route recognition can take over. That’s where he looked most comfortable throughout his rookie season. However, whenever he was asked to spend longer periods covering in the slot against receivers or tight ends, he didn’t look very comfortable and had issues with his technique. \n\n\n7) Mukuba (24) had a good rep earlier coming downhill from safety, but gets beat here. There\'s a little push off from the receiver, but I think it\'s a fair route. I think Mukuba may struggle against physical and long receivers/tight ends in man coverage at times, just due to his… <a href=\"https://t.co/78mY1u7pXv\">pic.twitter.com/78mY1u7pXv</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1957534857208189365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 18, 2025</a>\n\n\nI’m not yet convinced he’s someone I’d want playing over the slot and handling man coverage responsibilities. If he can become more comfortable in those situations, his value within Fangio’s defense increases dramatically.\n\n3. Can he take another step with a new partner?\n\nYear Two won’t simply be about Mukuba improving individually. Reed Blankenship’s departure means he’ll be developing alongside a new safety partner. Marcus Epps is likely to handle nickel responsibilities with Cooper DeJean dropping back in base personnel. Communication is everything in Fangio’s defense, and building chemistry on the back end is just as important as individual talent. Mukuba was improving before the injury interrupted his season. But this season won’t be as straightforward for Mukuba.\n\nThe Future\n\nI think Andrew Mukuba is one of the most important players on the Eagles’ defense heading into 2026. Not because he’s already one of their best defenders, but because there are still so many possible outcomes and he is expected to be ‘the guy’ at safety. \n\nThe Bull Case: The instincts continue to stand out, the understanding of Fangio’s defense takes another leap forward, the tackling becomes more controlled, and the physical questions gradually fade away. If that happens, the Eagles will have found themselves a long-term starting safety with outstanding football intelligence and the kind of range that every modern defense covets. I mean, come on…\n\n\n6) The second interception was more about Wentz\'s stupidity, but it was still a good play by Mukuba and Ojomo. Ojomo\'s pressure forces Wentz to move. The Eagles bracketed Jefferson nearly all game, so Wentz expects Mukuba to drive down on the deep out. However, Mukuba sees Wentz… <a href=\"https://t.co/BBasZ4KLN9\">pic.twitter.com/BBasZ4KLN9</a>— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) <a href=\"https://x.com/JonnyPage9/status/1980722620464074760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 21, 2025</a>\n\n\nThe Bear Case: The tackling remains inconsistent. The physical limitations continue to show up, and the injuries become a recurring issue rather than an isolated piece of bad luck. If Mukuba misses time next year, the Eagles might have issues at safety. Even in this case, I can still see Mukuba becoming a valuable contributor in passing situations and within Fangio’s coverage structure. He just might never become the every-down safety I hoped he could be if he can’t physically handle the demands of the NFL. \n\nAfter one year, my overall opinion of Mukuba hasn’t dramatically changed. The instincts I loved before the draft translated almost immediately. 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Rapoport said the team would like to see Cousins, who was signed this offseason and who will turn 38 next month, play for the entire season.\n\nThe Raiders have yet to publicly say what their plan is other than saying they do, indeed, have a quarterback plan. Both Las Vegas general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak have said they would like to see rookie quarterbacks, in general, sit and learn in an ideal world. But an exact timeline for Mendoza hasn’t been announced.\n\nSo, Rapoport’s report is interesting to suggest that Raiders would rather not insert Mendoza in the lineup att all in 2026.\n\n\nFrom The Insiders on <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLNetwork</a>: Looking at the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> QB situation and what the best-case scenario is. <a href=\"https://t.co/fuNujx698A\">pic.twitter.com/fuNujx698A</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2078261683412255185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nHowever, Rapoport made it clear there are no absolutes in this plan and he left plenty of outs for the plan to change. His point is if Cousins, who played under Kubiak for three successful seasons in Minnesota, plays well and stays healthy, there will be no reason to move away from him.\n\nRapoport also mentioned Mendoza can simply steal the job if he plays well in the training camp and the preseason.\n\nSo, in reality, this is simply a fluid situation. could Cousins play the entire year? Yes. Could Mendnza win the job by Week 1? 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We are here to answer them.\";s:7:\"content\";s:9569:\"Welcome back to the DLF Mailbag, the preeminent mailbag in all the dynasty fantasy football land.\nSaints running back <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9900406/Alvin_Kamara\">Alvin Kamara</a> was not particularly good in 2025. He missed time due to injury, and as a result his counting numbers suffered. The advanced metrics were not terribly kind either, as the veteran’s 1.4 yards after contact per attempt (YAC/Att) were the lowest of his career and well below the league average, and his 6.1 yards after the catch per reception also represented a low watermark.\nAnd yet, following a contract restructure, there remains a potential flex argument. Off-season import <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992398/Travis_Etienne\">Travis Etienne</a> should be the favorite for touches, and while he had a strong 2025 campaign, he had struggled in the two years prior. With little else on the depth chart, Kamara should be the favorite for the third-down role, as well as the direct backup if Etienne were to miss time. The RB63 per the current ADP, Kamara possesses more benefit than potential risk at cost.\nAs a reminder, there are multiple ways to pose your burning questions! You can send me a tweet on Twitter/X (<a href=\"https://x.com/EDH_27\">@EDH_27</a>), and you can also reach out using our <a href=\"https://discord.com/login?redirect_to=%2Fchannels%2F1004568073619111957%2F1027706683620868176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discord</a> channel, or the old-fashioned way (<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/contactus/dlf-mailbag/\">via our online webform</a>).\nLet’s get to it!\nFrom Discord…\nTanks A Lot\nWhich side do you prefer for a rebuilding team – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992731/Tony_Pollard\">Tony Pollard</a>, or <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993313/Tank_Bigsby\">Tank Bigsby</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994687/Demond_Claiborne\">Demond Claiborne</a>?\nIt’s hard to disagree with the DLF Trade Analyzer on this one for the simple fact that Pollard has tangible fantasy value, and Bigsby and Claiborne don’t. And while I recognize that much of dynasty fantasy football comes down to navigating the theoretical world of “what if,” it’s challenging to predict divergent outcomes that would undoubtedly be predicated on injury to the players in front of them. But hear me out. What if…?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BigsTa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of Pro Football Reference</a>.\nWhen given opportunity, Bigsby has been an objectively excellent player. For his career he’s averaged a massive 2.5 YAC/Att, and has also broken a tackle every 9.1 attempts. It’s true that 281 carries doesn’t represent a huge sample size, but it’s not insignificant either. Yes, he’s a complete zero in the passing game, but as a pure runner he’s doing what he should be doing and then some.\nHis standalone value in 2026 hinges directly on <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992207/Saquon_Barkley\">Saquon Barkley</a>’s condition. When healthy, I expect him to return to being one of the best ball carriers in the league, and a player who’s going to command a healthy chunk of work. But if Bigsby were to get his shot, I think he has the potential for RB2 returns pending his ability to get into the end zone. And if nothing else, he should be one of the better available free agents come the 2027 off-season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PollTo00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of Pro Football Reference</a>.\nShown above, Pollard still has some juice. He just put together his fourth 1,000-yard season in a row, and remains a solid if unspectacular player in the passing game. Further, he continues to be one of the more durable players at the position, with only three missed contests over his career.\nHis advanced metrics are passable and decidedly league average, but are also beginning to decline in terms of YAC/Att and rushing attempts per broken tackle (Att/Br). In 2025, the former was the worst mark of Pollard’s career, while the latter represented a drop-off in successive seasons going back to 2023. While we don’t need to inherently make a mountain out of a molehill, some healthy skepticism may be warranted.\nPollard should be in line for another healthy workload in 2026, but as always dynasty football comes down to timing moves on veterans, particularly for rebuilding teams. If Pollard’s efficiency continues to wane, or if he were to suffer an injury, his dynasty stock would sink like a stone. Additional trouble for the veteran may have also arrived in the form of 2026 fifth-round pick <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993983/Nicholas_Singleton\">Nicholas Singleton</a>, who may lack elite draft capital but comes with pass-catching chops and speed to burn. With another lost year potentially on the horizon for the Titans, it wouldn’t be a massive surprise for them to get a look at their youngsters.\nStill, this isn’t enough for me to accept the deal as is. Pollard is a player I’d want to move off of if I’m rebuilding, but it may be better for him to have a couple good early-season games and then try selling then, when his dynasty value better reflects his current fantasy value. At that point you may be able to get something like Bigsby and a future second-round pick, which could give you the youngster you desire with a better sweetener.\nWILLLLLLSON!!!!\nWhich side do you prefer for a rebuilding team in a 12-team superflex, PPR, TE-premium league – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993723/Drake_Maye\">Drake Maye</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993625/Greg_Dulcich\">Greg Dulcich</a>, or <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/14252/Kirk_Cousins\">Kirk Cousins</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9990917/Patrick_Mahomes\">Patrick Mahomes</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992832/Garrett_Wilson\">Garrett Wilson</a>?\n\nOnce again, there’s not much here to quibble with. Further, this is often what needs to happen when a team is trying to acquire the best player in the deal – overpay by a bit, and give the next two to three best assets. Given Maye’s youth and proven talent through only two years in the league, it’s understandable why he’s indeed viewed as the top dynasty performer of the group.\nBut should this actually be the case?\n\nAs shown above, Mahomes was on absolute fire through the first half of the season. It’s true that he fell off when the going got tougher, including against top defenses such as Denver, Houston and Los Angeles. But the fact of the matter is he was still a QB1 57% of the time, and had seven weekly fantasy outputs over 25 points.\nAlso, as it turns out, struggling against Denver, Houston and Los Angeles wasn’t specific only to Mahomes!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MayeDr00/gamelog/post/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of Pro Football Reference</a>.\nIt’s no secret Maye struggled massively when the calendar turned to 2026. On his march through the AFC playoffs, he failed to achieve a 60% completion percentage even once, only eclipsed 6.6 YPA once, and had a fairly pedestrian 4:2 touchdown-to-interception line. He also fumbled the ball six times, losing three. It’s true these were played in lousy weather, but the last time I checked Maye will play roughly half his yearly games in Foxboro, MA. When the calendar turns to November, that’s going to be the rule, not the exception, and if it’s going to cause him struggles then it needs to be factored into how we value him.\nIs Maye a player on the rise who is absolutely deserving of his lofty dynasty valuation? Yes, emphatically. But the fact is his CV is not bulletproof. Further, Mahomes was performing like Maye for years on end while the latter was still in high school, and this shouldn’t be lightly dismissed solely due to a combination of recency bias and injury.\nUltimately, if you’re a believer in a Garrett Wilson bounce-back campaign, I think it has to be the Mahomes side of the deal. As a player who opened his career with three straight 1,000-yard seasons, and who was then signed to a four-year, $130 million ($90 million guaranteed) contract extension, it’s not exactly a massive leap to buy into the talent and future outlook. So while I recognize subjectivity will always factor into trades, Wilson is an objectively strong dynasty asset who has a great chance of performing as a PPR WR1 moving forward.\nLastly, Mahomes is “only” 30 years old. Age matters significantly less at the quarterback position, and elite players can keep going into their late 30s, 40s, or even return off the couch as a grandpa and nearly beat the future Super Bowl champs (hat tip, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/8244/Philip_Rivers\">Philip Rivers</a>). So that status as a rebuilding team doesn’t factor into this quite as much for me. 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The Saints’ 2024 second-round pick out of Alabama has already proven to possess elite athleticism, durability, and instincts at the cornerback position. In 17 games last season, McKinstry grabbed three interceptions, had a team-best 17 pass breakups, and managed 76 total tackles in a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2247:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) smiles as he leaves the field after a game against the New York Jets at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images \n\nThere’s been much to love when it comes to Kool-Aid McKinstry. The Saints’ 2024 second-round pick out of Alabama has already proven to possess elite athleticism, durability, and instincts at the cornerback position.\n\nIn 17 games last season, McKinstry grabbed three interceptions, had a team-best 17 pass breakups, and managed 76 total tackles in a campaign that saw him make strides in his second year in the league.\n\nMcKinstry’s aggressive play did leave him susceptible at times to big plays, with opposing quarterbacks punishing him for eight touchdowns.\n\nBut entering another season with Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator, the former Tide corner looks poised to continue his ascension toward being among the best leaguewide at his position.\n\nMcKinstry has undeniable talent and shows flashes of brilliance; tidying up the parts of his game that sometimes leave him exposed will only help him become the lockdown corner the Saints drafted him to be.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Saints</a> CB Kool-Aid McKinstry on improving over the offseason: \"Never get too satisfied with where I\'m at because I feel like I\'ve still got a ceiling to reach … The ceiling is there, my job is to keep my head down till I\'m there.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/MdFWXpUhMl\">pic.twitter.com/MdFWXpUhMl</a>— NOF (@nofnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nofnetwork/status/2064821174241030613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith Alontae Taylor leaving for Tennessee in free agency, the role is McKinstry’s for the taking.\n\nWhat do you expect out of Kool-Aid McKinstry in year three? 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Scott Fish Bowl live draft was this weekend along with another live draft and they completely ate my schedule. Back to your regularly scheduled roundup: Welcome back to the weekly trade roundup! Over the last 7 days, we tracked 22,145 completed trades across 93,103 active leagues, pulling from our database of over 412,000+ leagues scanned. Week-over-week movement The big story: A.J. Brown vaulted to No. 1, up from No. 5 the most-moved player on the board as managers keep churning his new situation. And a familiar face is back: Bhayshul Tuten, who\'d fallen out of the top 10 last week, re-entered at No. 4 as a buy-low (below market in 61% of deals). Last week\'s No. 1, Brian Thomas, slid to No. 3 he flipped from declining back to fair. New to the top 10: Bhayshul Tuten, Jaylen Waddle, Travis Etienne Dropped out from last week: Zay Flowers, Jonathon Brooks, Malik Nabers Biggest repeat riser by rank: A.J. Brown jumped from No. 5 to No. 1 (+4 spots) Most notable value signal: Marvin Harrison flipped from fair value to declining, now going below market in 64% of trades a fresh buy-low Top 10 Most Traded — Last 7 Days Market Value = each player\'s current Superflex consensus value on our rankings page. It\'s the number we score every trade against. Rank Player POS Trades Market Value Value Trend 1 A.J. Brown WR 395 6,049 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 50% of trades 2 David Montgomery RB 394 4,023 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 42% of trades 3 Brian Thomas WR 378 5,321 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 45% of trades 4 Bhayshul Tuten RB 378 4,620 📉 Declining — going below market price in 61% of trades 5 Bucky Irving RB 376 5,269 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 43% of trades 6 Rome Odunze WR 373 5,639 📉 Declining — going below market price in 65% of trades 7 Marvin Harrison WR 373 5,641 📉 Declining — going below market price in 64% of trades 8 Jaylen Waddle WR 366 4,887 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 47% of trades 9 Ladd McConkey WR 357 5,974 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 46% of trades 10 Travis Etienne RB 344 5,211 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 45% of trades Zoom out and it\'s a more backfield-heavy board than usual four RBs cracked the top 10 (David Montgomery, Bhayshul Tuten, Bucky Irving, Travis Etienne). The buy-low action is concentrated in three names all going below market: Bhayshul Tuten (61%), Rome Odunze (65%), and Marvin Harrison (64%). Everyone else is trading right around fair value. How to read Value Trend: We score every trade to determine if the acquiring manager paid above or below market value. The % always reflects each player\'s dominant trend — \"below market\" for buy-low names, \"above market\" for the rest so you can decide whether to buy low or sell high depending on the player and their situation. What is Market Value? Market value is determined by a proprietary algorithm which combines thousands of crowd-sourced player voting with real-time trade database tracking to establish the current community consensus price for every player and draft pick. All data pulled from DynastyDealer.com — also available on iOS and Android. Superflex Trade Calculator · Dynasty Trade Value Chart · Weekly Newsletter Companion boards — Sell-High / Buy-Low (Bonus data — post as a follow-up comment on the main thread or as its own post. These pair with the most-traded board above: the players buyers are consistently paying a premium for vs. getting at a discount.) 📈 Sell-High — Top 10 (bought above market) Min 50 trades, last 7 days. Ranked by how often the acquirer paid above market value. 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Last week\'s No. 1, Brian Thomas, slid to No. 3 he flipped from declining back to fair. New to the top 10: Bhayshul Tuten, Jaylen Waddle, Travis Etienne Dropped out from last week: Zay Flowers, Jonathon Brooks, Malik Nabers Biggest repeat riser by rank: A.J. Brown jumped from No. 5 to No. 1 (+4 spots) Most notable value signal: Marvin Harrison flipped from fair value to declining, now going below market in 64% of trades a fresh buy-low Top 10 Most Traded — Last 7 Days Market Value = each player\'s current Superflex consensus value on our <a href=\"https://www.dynastydealer.com/rankings\">rankings page</a>. It\'s the number we score every trade against. Rank Player POS Trades Market Value Value Trend 1 A.J. Brown WR 395 6,049 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 50% of trades 2 David Montgomery RB 394 4,023 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 42% of trades 3 Brian Thomas WR 378 5,321 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 45% of trades 4 Bhayshul Tuten RB 378 4,620 📉 Declining — going below market price in 61% of trades 5 Bucky Irving RB 376 5,269 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 43% of trades 6 Rome Odunze WR 373 5,639 📉 Declining — going below market price in 65% of trades 7 Marvin Harrison WR 373 5,641 📉 Declining — going below market price in 64% of trades 8 Jaylen Waddle WR 366 4,887 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 47% of trades 9 Ladd McConkey WR 357 5,974 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 46% of trades 10 Travis Etienne RB 344 5,211 ➡️ Fair Value — going above market price in 45% of trades Zoom out and it\'s a more backfield-heavy board than usual four RBs cracked the top 10 (David Montgomery, Bhayshul Tuten, Bucky Irving, Travis Etienne). The buy-low action is concentrated in three names all going below market: Bhayshul Tuten (61%), Rome Odunze (65%), and Marvin Harrison (64%). Everyone else is trading right around fair value. How to read Value Trend: We score every trade to determine if the acquiring manager paid above or below market value. The % always reflects each player\'s dominant trend — \"below market\" for buy-low names, \"above market\" for the rest so you can decide whether to buy low or sell high depending on the player and their situation. What is Market Value? Market value is determined by a proprietary algorithm which combines thousands of crowd-sourced player voting with real-time trade database tracking to establish the current community consensus price for every player and draft pick. All data pulled from DynastyDealer.com — also available on iOS and Android. <a href=\"https://www.dynastydealer.com/trade-calculator/superflex\">Superflex Trade Calculator</a> · <a href=\"https://www.dynastydealer.com/dynasty-trade-value-chart\">Dynasty Trade Value Chart</a> · <a href=\"https://www.dynastydealer.com/newsletter\">Weekly Newsletter</a> Companion boards — Sell-High / Buy-Low (Bonus data — post as a follow-up comment on the main thread or as its own post. These pair with the most-traded board above: the players buyers are consistently paying a premium for vs. getting at a discount.) 📈 Sell-High — Top 10 (bought above market) Min 50 trades, last 7 days. Ranked by how often the acquirer paid above market value. 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(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWherever you place Joe Burrow among the best QBs in the NFL, there’s no denying he’s in the top five. \n\nMeanwhile, you can make a strong argument that his backup, Joe Flacco, is the best thrower of footballs coming off the bench. \n\nSo it’s no surprise that CBS’ Jordan Dajani has the Bengals QB room as the second best in the NFL in his <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-the-5-best-and-worst-qb-situations-for-2026/\">ranking of the five best and five worst QB situations</a>. \n\nHere’s some of what he wrote about Burrow: \n\n\nWhen he remained healthy in 2024, the former No. 1 overall pick led the NFL with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns while throwing just nine interceptions… Burrow is actually the only quarterback in NFL history to register a 100+ passer rating while making zero playoff starts in a three-season span. He’s also been the most-sacked quarterback (242) since entering the league in 2020, if we include sacks taken in the playoffs.\n\n\nDajani then explained the value of Flacco, writing: \n\n\nThe Bengals also have a former Super Bowl MVP and Comeback Player of the Year in their quarterback room, Joe Flacco — who made the Pro Bowl as an alternate last year. The 40-year-old was starting to look his age with the Browns at the start of 2025, but was rejuvenated by the trade to Cincinnati in October. In his second start with the Bengals, Flacco threw for 342 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions and registered his 30th career game-winning drive in an upset of the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. In Week 9, Flacco became the fifth player in NFL history to throw for 470 yards and four touchdowns while scoring 40 points … in a loss. \n\n\nThe San Francisco 49ers won the top spot for QB rooms on account of starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones. 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McCarthy played FOUR strong games, not five: “It is semantics, I understand, but it was not five, it was four — because he did not play against the Detroit Lions.”\n\n\n\nKyler Murray’s injury history is overstated: “He’s suffered three injuries that have cost him time over his career… we’re not talking about a guy who’s constantly injured.”\n\n\n\nThe offensive line was misunderstood: “Only 26 of 60 sacks were deemed the fault of the offensive line.” The unit ranked 14th in both run and pass blocking per PFF.\n\n\n\nTurnover luck swung 21 plays year-over-year: “The Vikings went from plus-nine in the turnover margin to minus-twelve — that is a 21-turnover swing,” directly correlating to their drop from 14-3 to 9-8.\n\n\n\nThe run defense was average, not a disaster: “The run defense was 15th in the league. 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As Forness puts it, “You should not always agree with the people you listen to… come at it with objective data and let’s have a conversation.” Part of the Vikings 1st & SKOL family on the Bleav Podcast Network, this show delivers every week for the #SKOL faithful.\n\nFan with Us!!!\n\nTyler Forness <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheRealForno\">@TheRealForno</a> of Vikings 1st & SKOL <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Vikings1stSKOL\">@Vikings1stSKOL</a> and A to Z Sports <a href=\"https://x.com/AtoZSportsNFL\">@AtoZSportsNFL</a>, with Dave Stefano <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Luft_Krigare\">@Luft_Krigare</a> producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RealFornoShow\">@RealFornoShow</a>. Now found at the <a href=\"https://x.com/BleavNetwork\">@BleavNetwork</a>.\n\nWhat do you think:\n\nIs the most important narrative heading into Vikings training camp — the quarterback competition, the offensive line’s health, or something else entirely? 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Irving, who had shoulder surgery after the 2025 season, was able to get on the field for <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bucky-irving-takes-part-in-thursdays-buccaneers-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a little work</a> before the team wrapped up their offseason program and things have continued to progress with camp set to start next week. While speaking to Mark Skol of Fox 13 from his youth football camp, Irving said that he feels healthy and believes that <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/markskoljrTV/status/2079041245414875356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he will be ready to go</a> when the team has its first training camp practice. That should allow him to avoid the physically unable to perform list and put him on track to be in the backfield for Week 1 against the Bengals. Irving was limited to 10 games last season and finished the year with 173 carries for 588 yards and a touchdown. 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Well, in the case of their most recent one, 2026’s De’Zhaun Stribling, the pick itself seemed to be an absolute mixed bag when it comes to fans’ reactions. Most called it a reach—at best. And then he came to OTAs, and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4590:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 8: De\'Zhaun Stribling #15 of the San Francisco 49ers poses for a photo during Rookie Minicamp at SAP Performance Facility on May 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nStop me if you’ve heard this before: The 49ers made a polarizing draft pick. \n\nWell, in the case of their most recent one, 2026’s De’Zhaun Stribling, the pick itself<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-draft/158623/49ers-fans-mixed-feelings-trade-down-dezhaun-stribling\"> seemed to be an absolute mixed bag</a> when it comes to fans’ reactions. Most called it a reach—at best. \n\nAnd then he came to OTAs, and after everyone was done blasting the pick, reports came that <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/158960/san-francisco-49ers-news-nfl-insider-believes-dezhaun-stribling-couldve-gone-35-2026-nfl-draft\">he may have been off the board</a> a couple <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/158782/the-nfl-was-reportedly-higher-on-49ers-dezhaun-stribling-more-than-the-public-knows\">picks later anyway</a>. Now we have comparisons of Stribling to the likes of Chris Godwin Jr., and that an NFL team <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/158810/49ers-wr-dezhaun-stribling-was-ranked-higher-than-makai-lemon-by-an-nfl-team\">had him ranked higher than Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick Makai Lemon</a>.\n\nStribling’s stock continues to rise, and he hasn’t even played a snap yet. Add him as a sleeper to a rookie offensive player of the year list—a list from CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani who <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/four-nfl-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-sleepers-to-consider/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fsanfrancisco49ers\">gave four sleepers to consider</a>. \n\n\nStribling is known for his blocking ability and physicality, but he also ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the combine at 6-foot-2. He caught 55 passes for 811 yards last season for the Ole Miss Rebels and led the team with six receiving touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 122 yards in the <a href=\"https://cbssports.com/college-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Football</a> Playoff Quarterfinal upset against Georgia. Surely he can find a role in this efficient <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SF/san-francisco-49ers/\">San Francisco 49ers</a> offensive attack — and should have the opportunity, too.\n\n\nReally, his blocking ability and speed are enough for me and scream Kyle Shanahan offense. Like many, I wondered what the hell the 49ers were doing when his name was called. After <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/general/158850/49ers-film-breakdown-3-passing-concepts-for-dezhaun-stribling-in-his-rookie-season\">I did a bit of research</a> on someone I <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/159027/what-the-49ers-saw-in-dezhaun-stribling-to-select-him-no-33-overall\">knew nothing about</a>, I walked away saying this might end up being a steal. \n\nKyle Shanahan is not one to throw his rookies into the fire unless absolutely necessary (and they are absolutely ready). Dajani makes a good point about injuries and the presence of Mike Evans at wide receiver. 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He’s been pulling off comeback magic basically his whole career. Will Stafford be able to do it again? And here’s another reality, the Los Angeles Rams have lost their last few playoff games by failing […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4877:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams talks with members of the media after an OTA offseason workout at Rams Village at Warner Center on May 26, 2026 in Woodland Hills, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMatthew Stafford is still one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL when it comes to putting together go-ahead drives. He’s been pulling off comeback magic basically his whole career. Will Stafford be able to do it again?\n\nAnd here’s another reality, the Los Angeles Rams have lost their last few playoff games by failing to take a lead late in the game. That happened against the Detroit Lions, the Philadelphia Eagles and last year against the Seattle Seahawks. \n\nOf course, to be fair, the defense and or special teams haven’t quite held up their end in some cases either. Still though, there is an argument to be made that the Rams have been just one more drive away from putting together some even more special seasons the last few years, and they’ve come up short.\n\nThat’s not exactly on Stafford, but it does show that Stafford needs more than just his own magic to go on another Super Bowl run. He needs the team to back him up too.\n\nPlease comment on whatever you want and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/20/matthew-stafford-rams-best-qb-when-trailing-second-half/90988849007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/20/matthew-stafford-rams-best-qb-when-trailing-second-half/90988849007/\">Matthew Stafford was the best QB in NFL when trailing in second half</a> (ramswire)\n\n“Matthew Stafford was at his best in 2025 exactly when the <a href=\"https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/teams/los-angeles-rams/343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles Rams</a> needed him most. Stafford led all NFL quarterbacks in expected points added per dropback while trailing in the second half at +0.45, per <a href=\"https://x.com/sharpfootball/status/2079251993583845691?s=46\">Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis</a>, ahead of Jordan Love (+0.31), Bo Nix (+0.28), Josh Allen (+0.28) and Caleb Williams (+0.27).“\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/20/rams-aaron-donald-return-chris-simms-update/90985393007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/20/rams-aaron-donald-return-chris-simms-update/90985393007/\">Aaron Donald told Chris Simms he’s still unsure about a comeback</a> (ramswire)\n\n“As training camp approaches for the <a href=\"https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/teams/los-angeles-rams/343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles Rams</a>, all anyone is talking about is Aaron Donald’s future. The former All-Pro defensive tackle is considering a return to football, which would end his two-year retirement in order to chase another Super Bowl ring.\n\nThere’s no clear timeline for a decision to be made, and it could even spill into the regular season, but the Rams aren’t going to rush or push him. Donald hasn’t spoken publicly about his plans, only telling Pat McAfee and Jordan Schultz last month that he’s considering a comeback.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sfweekly.com/news/state/best-fantasy-performances-in-los-angeles-rams-history/article_66061e1a-a7aa-59a6-987b-ab448217bc4f.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.sfweekly.com/news/state/best-fantasy-performances-in-los-angeles-rams-history/article_66061e1a-a7aa-59a6-987b-ab448217bc4f.html\">Best fantasy performances in Los Angeles Rams history</a> (sfweekly)\n\n“Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into multi-touchdown afternoons. These are the kinds of games that separate good fantasy weeks from historic ones.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.stacker.com/california\">Stacker</a> compiled a ranking of the best fantasy performances in Los Angeles Rams history using data from <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/football/player-game-finder.cgi%240\">Stathead</a>. The list includes the highest single-game fantasy scores by quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers/tight ends across the franchise’s history, based on standard fantasy scoring.“\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784639160;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2566;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"70d329bd0792044ba3c42ae7a5ed049f\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"Buffalo Bills 2026 scouting report: quarterback Kyle Allen\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136941/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-quarterback-kyle-allen\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"The Buffalo Bills have an elite quarterback. That’s not just me rambling; the good folks over at ESPN recently released their quarterback rankings, and they had Josh Allen at No. 1 among all NFL signal-callers. Our own top-dog, Chris Trapasso, wrote that Allen is the best player in the NFL before that ESPN piece published. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4739:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JUNE 9: Kyle Allen meets with the media following the Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp at Kaleida Health Performance Center on June 9, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills have an elite quarterback. That’s not just me rambling; the good folks over at ESPN recently <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/136731/josh-allen-buffalo-bills-no-1-in-espns-top-10-quarterback-rankings\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/136731/josh-allen-buffalo-bills-no-1-in-espns-top-10-quarterback-rankings\">released their quarterback rankings,</a> and they had Josh Allen at No. 1 among all NFL signal-callers. Our own top-dog, Chris Trapasso, wrote that Allen is <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135976/why-josh-allen-is-the-best-player-in-the-nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135976/why-josh-allen-is-the-best-player-in-the-nfl\">the best player in the NFL</a> before that ESPN piece published.\n\nAny discussion of the backup quarterback spot, then, is tainted a bit with the knowledge that none of us want to see that backup in the game for an extended period of time. Whether we’re talking about Case Keenum, Mitchell Trubisky, Matt Barkley, or the subject of today’s edition of “91 players in 91 days,” we know that the backup quarterback is nowhere near as good as the starting quarterback. _____________________________________________________________________________\n\nName: Kyle Allen\n\nNumber: 11\n\nPosition: QB\n\nHeight/Weight: 6’3” 210 lbs.\n\nAge: 30 (31 on 3/8/2027)\n\nExperience/Draft: 8; signed with the Carolina Panthers following the 2018 NFL Draft\n\nCollege: Houston\n\nAcquired: Signed with Bills on 3/12/2026\n\nFinancial situation (per Spotrac): Allen signed a two-year deal worth $4.1 million overall this spring. For the 2026 season, his cap hit if he makes the 53-man roster is $1.9 million. If he’s released, the Bills will carry a dead cap charge of $1.8 million this season.\n\n2025 Recap: Allen spent last year with the Detroit Lions as the backup to Jared Goff. He played just sixteen offensive snaps in the regular season, throwing two incomplete passes and kneeling three times for -3 rushing yards. He had plenty of action in the preseason, though, completing 79.5% of his pass attempts (35-of-44) for 401 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions. He rushed five times for 16 yards, as well. \n\nPositional outlook: Allen is one of three quarterbacks on the current roster. Josh Allen and Shane Buechele are the others.\n\n2026 Offseason: Allen is healthy and he participated in offseason workouts. He’s likely to see lots of action in the preseason. \n\n2026 Season outlook: In some places, the starting quarterback is weak enough where fans and pundits clamor for the backup quarterback to take the field. With the Bills, it’s the exact opposite: The starting quarterback is elite, so absolutely no one hopes that the backup sees a snap that doesn’t involve garbage-time kneel-downs this season. If Kyle Allen does have to play for an extended time, it likely spells curtains for the Bills. He hasn’t had any extended playing time in the NFL since the 2022 season when he started two games for the Houston Texans. He was mildly successful in his one season starting with the Carolina Panthers, throwing 17 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in 13 games back in 2019, but let’s be realistic here: Josh Allen is one of one. Kyle Allen, while he might be a great locker room guy and a serviceable veteran to hold the clipboard on Sundays, isn’t the man we want taking snaps.\n\nWith all of that said, Allen is worlds better than Shane Buechele, the only other person vying for a role on the sidelines on Sundays. 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Despite this relatively significant investment, the wideout’s career has yet to really get off the ground. Wilson suffered ankle and hamstring injuries that derailed his entire rookie campaign, but still came into 2025 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4661:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver Roman Wilson out of Michigan in the third round, 84th overall, in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite this relatively significant investment, the wideout’s career has yet to really get off the ground. Wilson suffered ankle and hamstring injuries that derailed his entire rookie campaign, but still came into 2025 with optimism that his development was headed in the right direction.\n\nAfter a strong training camp and preseason, Wilson still struggled to find consistent playing time and only recorded 12 catches in his second season. Now entering his third year, this could be Wilson’s last chance to prove himself to the organization that drafted him that he is a starting-caliber NFL wide receiver.\n\nThe Athletic listed of players — one from each NFL team — <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7456344/2026/07/20/nfl-players-all-32-teams-most-on-the-line-2026/\">with the most on the line in 2026</a>. Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo chose Wilson to represent Pittsburgh.\n\n“The Steelers had hoped Roman Wilson would take a leap in Year 2 to be part of the answer at WR2. However, his connection with Aaron Rodgers was inconsistent, and by the end of 2025, the former Michigan receiver slid down the depth chart, leapfrogged by late-season additions Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Adam Thielen. Wilson ended 2025 as a healthy scratch in four of the final five games,” <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7456344/2026/07/20/nfl-players-all-32-teams-most-on-the-line-2026/\">Mike DeFabo wrote.</a> “He’s been working hard this offseason to fine-tune his route running and enters a pivotal third season with a prime opportunity. As the Steelers transition from Arthur Smith’s tight end-centric offense to Mike McCarthy’s scheme, the usage of 11 personnel will skyrocket and could turn the WR3 into a starter rather than a rotational piece.”\n\n\nRoman Wilson seems hungry this year. Can’t wait to watch him in a Mike McCarthy offense. <a href=\"https://t.co/PcNd2YROpj\">pic.twitter.com/PcNd2YROpj</a>— Baku 🐧 (@Mazursky8895) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mazursky8895/status/2079008727621935553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nDeFabo is absolutely right in his assessment that McCarthy’s offensive system, which tends to feature more receivers, will undoubtedly give Wilson his best opportunity to shine. However, it won’t be an easy road for Wilson to become established in that offense. Pittsburgh made a point to aggressively upgrade their wide receiver room this offseason with the additions of Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard.\n\nWilson could very well enter training camp as the third wide receiver ahead of Bernard, but holding onto that spot will be a challenge. Earning the trust of an entirely new coaching staff and continuing to develop a more consistent connection with Aaron Rodgers will all be things on Wilson’s plate throughout training camp. 2026 will undoubtedly be the most important of the former Michigan wide receiver’s career.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172514/former-steelers-rb-leveon-bell-arrested-in-ohio-tmz\">Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell arrested in Ohio</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-history/172495/top-30-greatest-pittsburgh-steelers-of-all-time-no-20-11-antonio-brown-hines-ward-james-harrison\">Top 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time: No. 20-11</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172489/steelers-mason-mccormick-named-to-pffs-2026-all-breakout-team-nfl\">Steelers’ Mason McCormick named to PFF’s 2026 All-Breakout team</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-coaching-staff/172486/jon-gruden-urges-steelers-to-put-their-faith-in-mike-mccarthy-cam-heyward-dallas-cowboys\">Jon Gruden urges Steelers to put their faith in Mike McCarthy</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/172478/steelers-will-be-given-case-of-deja-vu-vs-bengals-in-week-10-joe-flacco-aaron-rodgers-joe-burrow-jamarr-chase\">Steelers will be given case of deja vu vs. Bengals in Week 10</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784638800;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11630;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Roman Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11727;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Payton Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2568;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3cda6a826435db5e4ca938cfc7e82376\";s:5:\"title\";s:169:\"2027 Summer Scouting Pt. 1.1: Series Intro + 5-for-5 impacts on 2027 Class, is Arch Manning overrated, underrated, or both? (it\'s both) & Darian Mensah\'s upside in Miami\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v2gvfh/2027_summer_scouting_pt_11_series_intro_5for5/\";s:11:\"description\";s:5267:\"Introducing 2027 Summer Scouting Series 32 Prospects in 4 Podcast Episodes & Posts Part 1: https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting-pt Additional Prospects in Pt. 1: Nate Frazier, Isaac Brown, Mark Fletcher Jr., Nick Marsh, T.J. Moore, & Trey\'Dez Green // Summer Scouting While there are some write-ups including similar profiles for all the players above on the free Substack, the best way to get my Summer Scouting Series is to listen to it on the podcast. The Fantasy for Real Podcast breaks down each prospect one at a time, with a specific focus on the biggest PROS and CONS for each player. These breakdowns are ranging between 6-12 minutes, and I might try to resurrect my YouTube Channel during this process but no promises yet. A few quick notes before the players because this is the first post: Process The Pros & Cons on the podcast highlight both physical/traits/film & proof/performance/production depending on what is most substantial for each individual player. The final point & ranking (which is what is on this post) is heavily influenced by & often refers to those Pros & Cons. As you can see by this post, the idea is to place players on my Summer Scouting Rankings board as we go through the process over the next few weeks. Age Numbers Each player\'s age is (Year.Month) as of Sept. 1 2027. I do this to compare historically to the last five years of Draft Data. This obviously means that if you check anyone\'s Age currently, they should be about 1 Year, 1-2 Month(s) Younger. Could Five-for-Five affect the 2027 Class? On the one hand, I don\'t want to overstate the importance of 5-for-5. On the other hand, it is something I don\'t see talked about at all yet, and it could have a pretty significant impact to compound the effect of NIL. College Sports have made a landmark decision to change the eligibility rules to a \"5-for-5\" method giving each player 5 years after entering College Athletics or turning 19 YO, doing away with the redshirt system. This has a direct and immediate impact on current college player\'s future earning potential: A big part of the hype for the 2027 NFL Draft Class is the early production & performance from potential highly touted early Declares. These players who have played a lot of football, in the redshirt method, would retain only 1 season of eligibility after this Season. With 5-for-5, every single early declare is now eligible for not just 2026 & 2027, but the 2028 CFB Season as well. In effect, this is going to double the future CFB earning potential for a massive number of early declare prospects in the 2027 Prospective Class. Aside from that fact, out of 32 Prospects in my Summer Scouting Series, only 2 -- Jayden Maiava & Trinidad Chambliss -- are out of eligibility. The other 30 prospects all retain eligibility with 5-for-5, and even some of the prospects who don\'t make the series -- like Duce Robinson & Eric Singleton Jr. -- are now eligible for the 2027 CFB Season when they previously would not have been before 5-for-5. This likely will not have an impact on the higher level prospects, but it absolutely could have an impact on the depth and middle tier of the class which is highly coveted. // Quarterbacks Part 1 // Arch Manning, QB, Texas 6’ 4” 226 lbs || (23.04) Caught between two extremes. There are many who see Arch Manning as the obvious 1.01 and a clear & obvious 1st Round pick, but that position does come with significant assumptions: Progression isn’t always continuous, and regression back to early 2025 is certainly possible. Similarly, many see Manning as nothing more than a name on the back of a jersey – a legacy that Arch individually has played no part in. However, while it is true that Manning would never get the level of recognition & popularity (good & bad) he does without his last name, putting everything on just the name ignores a rare combination of traits that specifically will hold value in Fantasy Football if he becomes a starter at the NFL Level. Additionally, while improvements do need to be made, his ability to move in the pocket, step-up, and select when to run create foundational building blocks that set him apart from other mobile QBs like LaNorris Sellers. GRADE: QB Tier 1 (QB1-2 || QB1) // Darian Mensah, QB, Miami (FL) via Duke 6’ 3” 205 lbs || (22.07) Can Mensah become a CONSISTENT high-level performer in 2027? Mensah may have enough arm talent to go in the 1st Round, but he’s in that category where performance has to matter a great deal. There were some flashes last year, but the level of consistency did not necessarily translate to a 1st Round QB. Mensah is still young with a strong possibility that the Miami situation helps to elevate him into a clear 1st Round prospect. GRADE: QB Tier 2 (QB3-7 || QB6) // Summer Scouting QB Rankings (Part 1) Arch Manning, Texas - - - - Darian Mensah, Miami (FL) via Duke - - - // I\'ll likely go positionally on each post and then leave the TEs for the end, so next post will cover Nate Frazier, Isaac Brown, and Mark Fletcher Jr., but that write-up and podcast can be found here: https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting-pt Questions & Comments welcome, C.J. submitted by /u/cjfreel [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6167:\"Introducing 2027 Summer Scouting Series 32 Prospects in 4 Podcast Episodes & Posts Part 1: <a href=\"https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting-pt\">https://cjfreel.substack.com/p/2027-nfl-draft-summer-scouting-pt</a> Additional Prospects in Pt. 1: Nate Frazier, Isaac Brown, Mark Fletcher Jr., Nick Marsh, T.J. Moore, & Trey\'Dez Green // Summer Scouting While there are some write-ups including similar profiles for all the players above on the free Substack, the best way to get my Summer Scouting Series is to listen to it on the podcast. The Fantasy for Real Podcast breaks down each prospect one at a time, with a specific focus on the biggest PROS and CONS for each player. These breakdowns are ranging between 6-12 minutes, and I might try to resurrect my YouTube Channel during this process but no promises yet. A few quick notes before the players because this is the first post: Process The Pros & Cons on the podcast highlight both physical/traits/film & proof/performance/production depending on what is most substantial for each individual player. The final point & ranking (which is what is on this post) is heavily influenced by & often refers to those Pros & Cons. As you can see by this post, the idea is to place players on my Summer Scouting Rankings board as we go through the process over the next few weeks. Age Numbers Each player\'s age is (Year.Month) as of Sept. 1 2027. I do this to compare historically to the last five years of Draft Data. This obviously means that if you check anyone\'s Age currently, they should be about 1 Year, 1-2 Month(s) Younger. Could Five-for-Five affect the 2027 Class? On the one hand, I don\'t want to overstate the importance of 5-for-5. On the other hand, it is something I don\'t see talked about at all yet, and it could have a pretty significant impact to compound the effect of NIL. College Sports have made a landmark decision to change the eligibility rules to a \"5-for-5\" method giving each player 5 years after entering College Athletics or turning 19 YO, doing away with the redshirt system. This has a direct and immediate impact on current college player\'s future earning potential: A big part of the hype for the 2027 NFL Draft Class is the early production & performance from potential highly touted early Declares. These players who have played a lot of football, in the redshirt method, would retain only 1 season of eligibility after this Season. With 5-for-5, every single early declare is now eligible for not just 2026 & 2027, but the 2028 CFB Season as well. In effect, this is going to double the future CFB earning potential for a massive number of early declare prospects in the 2027 Prospective Class. Aside from that fact, out of 32 Prospects in my Summer Scouting Series, only 2 -- Jayden Maiava & Trinidad Chambliss -- are out of eligibility. The other 30 prospects all retain eligibility with 5-for-5, and even some of the prospects who don\'t make the series -- like Duce Robinson & Eric Singleton Jr. -- are now eligible for the 2027 CFB Season when they previously would not have been before 5-for-5. This likely will not have an impact on the higher level prospects, but it absolutely could have an impact on the depth and middle tier of the class which is highly coveted. // Quarterbacks Part 1 // Arch Manning, QB, Texas 6’ 4” 226 lbs || (23.04) Caught between two extremes. There are many who see Arch Manning as the obvious 1.01 and a clear & obvious 1st Round pick, but that position does come with significant assumptions: Progression isn’t always continuous, and regression back to early 2025 is certainly possible. Similarly, many see Manning as nothing more than a name on the back of a jersey – a legacy that Arch individually has played no part in. However, while it is true that Manning would never get the level of recognition & popularity (good & bad) he does without his last name, putting everything on just the name ignores a rare combination of traits that specifically will hold value in Fantasy Football if he becomes a starter at the NFL Level. Additionally, while improvements do need to be made, his ability to move in the pocket, step-up, and select when to run create foundational building blocks that set him apart from other mobile QBs like LaNorris Sellers. GRADE: QB Tier 1 (QB1-2 || QB1) // Darian Mensah, QB, Miami (FL) via Duke 6’ 3” 205 lbs || (22.07) Can Mensah become a CONSISTENT high-level performer in 2027? Mensah may have enough arm talent to go in the 1st Round, but he’s in that category where performance has to matter a great deal. There were some flashes last year, but the level of consistency did not necessarily translate to a 1st Round QB. Mensah is still young with a strong possibility that the Miami situation helps to elevate him into a clear 1st Round prospect. 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Collins took limited reps in OTAs and at the team\'s mandatory minicamp, which caught some attention because the wideout has yet to play a full season in the NFL. In an interview with Aaron Wilson of KPRC, however, Collins said that he wasn\'t dealing with an injury and the workload was part of a plan to make sure he is all systems go for the more significant work this summer. \"Not <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vT6sKTCVRe8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at all</a>,\" Collins said. \"They did that. Listened to the coaches, listened to the GM, saying \'Yes sir.\' And they told me to be ready for camp.\"Collins and the Texans agreed to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nico-collins-to-get-17-million-in-new-money-over-next-two-seasons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a revised contract</a> in May that bumped up his salaries for the next two seasons. 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In our Dynasty Rookie Draft Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.\nSituation\nName: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994920/Jack_Endries\">Jack Endries</a>\nPosition: Tight End\nPro Team: Cincinnati Bengals\nCollege Team: Texas via California\nDraft Status: Round 7, Pick 221\nIn a draft heavy on tight ends, it was the blocking types who ended up littering the middle rounds after <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994780/Kenyon_Sadiq\">Kenyon Sadiq</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994693/Eli_Stowers\">Eli Stowers</a> were the first two at the position off the board. It led to the middle class of receiving tight ends being pushed down the board, including Jack Endries, who slipped all the way to the draft’s last round.\nEndries understandably saw his role decrease at Texas, but he was <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994674/Fernando_Mendoza\">Fernando Mendoza</a>’s top target in 2024 at California. He has shown the ability to be a factor in the passing game, and has more intrigue than your standard late-round tight end.\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784635257;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:6:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:14:\"2026 NFL Draft\";i:2;s:18:\"2026 Rookie Update\";i:3;s:8:\"featured\";i:4;s:12:\"Jack Endries\";i:5;s:7:\"premium\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13282;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jack Endries\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2571;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3706c9ae89111641e0fb0a25ae6a932c\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"New Orleans Saints News, July 21: Could the Saints have a new QB2 in 2026?\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111900/new-orleans-saints-news-july-21-could-the-saints-have-a-new-qb2-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Who could be some potential Saints Training Camp surprises this year? Almost Training Camp time! The Saints’ defensive line could see a changing of the guard soon. Will it be this season? The youth movement is real. New Saints Rumors on Chris Olave’s Contract […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1719:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore on the sidelines during the game against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/nfl-training-camp/111860/potential-saints-training-camp-surprises\">Who could be some potential Saints Training Camp surprises this year?</a>\n\nAlmost Training Camp time!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/new-orleans-saints-interior-defensive-line-position-preview-2026-nfl-training-camp/article_135911df-6a7c-4993-a468-748bdf673daf.html\">The Saints’ defensive line could see a changing of the guard soon. Will it be this season?</a>\n\nThe youth movement is real.\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25456540-new-saints-rumors-chris-olaves-contract-extension-ahead-2nd-season-qb-tyler-shough\">New Saints Rumors on Chris Olave’s Contract Extension Ahead of 2nd Season with QB Tyler Shough</a>\n\nHopefully soon.\n\n\nChris Olave after Saints traded Rashid Shaheed: #3 highest rate of inaccurate targets (19%) despite that, he still delivered: 86 rec yds/gm (#5 most) 0.9 rec TD/gm (#3 most) 6.4 rec/gm (#8 most) <a href=\"https://t.co/vEfmIR6j6g\">pic.twitter.com/vEfmIR6j6g</a>— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2078872701075149311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 19, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784635200;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2572;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c396fb6e1f21c6669ef3ee39cb9028f7\";s:5:\"title\";s:36:\"Ask Brian: Training camp is upon us!\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-rumors/60067/ask-brian-training-camp-is-upon-us\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"Hello CSR! Welcome to Ask Brian, part one of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! Training camp is finally here, meaning we can speculate on who the next Jalen Coker is based on practice reps! We’re almost in to the preseason, so whether you’re itching for Panthers football, or studying for a fantasy football […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1222:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 28, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) looks on during warmups before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images \n\nHello CSR! Welcome to Ask Brian, part one of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! Training camp is finally here, meaning we can speculate on who the next Jalen Coker is based on practice reps! We’re almost in to the preseason, so whether you’re itching for Panthers football, or studying for a fantasy football draft, we’re rolling right into the last steps of the NFL off-season. I’m personally preparing for a Dynasty Football league, something I’ve come to really enjoy over the last few years. \n\nSo this forum is here for all of your questions, whether they be Panthers related, football related, or even completely off topic! I absolutely welcome all of your fantasy football related questions as well, its that time of year. Comment down below with all of your questions, and I will have answers in part two of this mailbag later on in the week. KEEP POUNDING!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784635200;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Cat Scratch Reader\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:32:\"Carolina Panthers coaching staff\";i:1;s:29:\"Carolina Panthers Depth Chart\";i:2;s:27:\"Carolina Panthers Preseason\";i:3;s:24:\"Carolina Panthers Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11646;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jalen Coker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2573;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"afe4c5dae16c9efd3c854f7db492ba0e\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"The Truth about Jayden Daniels’ MVP Chances\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/425514/the-truth-about-jayden-daniels-mvp-chances\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"Two years ago, Jayden Daniels looked like the future of the NFL. One injury-plagued season later, he’s entering 2026 with more to prove than almost any quarterback in football. If he can answer a handful of critical questions, Daniels has a legitimate path back into the NFL MVP conversation. “I’m done talking about last year. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4858:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 07: Jayden Daniels #5 interacts with Marcus Mariota #8 of the Washington Commanders prior to the start of a 2025 NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTwo years ago, Jayden Daniels looked like the future of the NFL. One injury-plagued season later, he’s entering 2026 with more to prove than almost any quarterback in football. If he can answer a handful of critical questions, Daniels has a legitimate path back into the NFL MVP conversation. “I’m done talking about last year. Last year is last year,” Daniels said during minicamp availability when asked about his thoughts on the 2025 season. Nobody can blame him; it left a sour taste in the mouths of so many people, but Daniels, who had played just four full games for Washington last season, has an opportunity to put his name back in the conversation of the upper echelon of quarterbacks this year.\n\nJayden had his name mixed in the <a href=\"https://x.com/RobMaaddi/status/1887707589611561466?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MVP</a> race as a rookie two seasons ago, and to repeat that level of success depends on how several questions get answered this year.\n\nMastering David Blough’s offense\n\nBlough is a new coordinator with very limited experience before being promoted; the relationship that Daniels has with Blough is essential to the baseline success of the QB and the offense. Daniels’ accuracy is up there with the best of quarterbacks, but his most dynamic asset is his athleticism and scrambling ability. We know he can break a defense down with that threat alone, but in a new scheme, he has to be able to keep the offense ahead of schedule with his decision-making and timing as a passer first.\n\nStaying healthy for an entire season\n\nThe biggest question isn’t talent—it’s durability. Daniels proved during his rookie campaign that he can play through a full season, but injuries limited him to just four complete games in 2025. Until he strings together another healthy 17-game season, durability will remain part of the conversation surrounding his long-term ceiling. We don’t have the answer now, but this season will bring clarity.\n\nElevating Washington in big games\n\nIn the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons with Jayden Daniels starting, Washington has a 2-9 record against teams above .500. I believe this record is more of an indictment on the makeup of the roster than it is directly reflective of Daniels himself. Washington’s receiver and tight end production were lackluster in 2025 and struggled to provide an explosive pass game for any Washington quarterback. Additionally, the defense in both seasons was abysmal, forcing the offense to play perfect football to keep them in games essentially. What makes this record more critical moving forward, though, is the complete roster overhaul GM Adam Peters has done this offseason. On paper, this team has filled plenty of holes that have plagued the team over the last two seasons, and it should give Daniels more of a chance to influence the game in a major way.\n\nLeading the Commanders to an NFC East title\n\nAnother element to this record that we should also pay attention to this season is how he performs in the NFC East matchups. Daniels still has to prove he can consistently outperform established veterans like Dak Prescott, especially in division games that often shape the NFC East race. Being able to go toe-to-toe with Prescott, as well as winning the division, is an easy way to place a legitimate bid for the MVP.\n\nIn the end, Jayden has a real shot, albeit a long shot, at the MVP this year. It will always come down to how many wins your team accumulates, elite numbers in a top-5 offense, signature wins, and memorable moments. All things that voters will be paying attention to. Daniels has already shown he possesses MVP-level talent. The question entering 2026 isn’t whether he can make spectacular plays—we’ve already seen that. It’s whether he can stay healthy, master a new offense, consistently beat quality opponents, and lead Washington to the top of the NFC East. If he checks those boxes, don’t be surprised if his name finds its way back into the MVP conversation by December. I break down each of those questions in detail in the video below.\n\nMake sure you subscribe to the channel and comment your thoughts on Jayden’s MVP chances this season.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784634391;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2574;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1267b39d00c8568945e20762efb73aee\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"The truth about Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ NFL MVP chances in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/425514/truth-about-jayden-daniels-mvp-chances-washington-commanders-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"Following an excellent rookie season, Jayden Daniels looked like the future of the NFL. One injury-plagued season later, he’s entering 2026 with more to prove than almost any quarterback in football. If he can answer a handful of critical questions, Daniels has a legitimate path back into the NFL MVP conversation. “I’m done talking about […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5743:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nFollowing an excellent rookie season, Jayden Daniels looked like the future of the NFL. <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCaLu00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One injury-plagued season later</a>, he’s entering 2026 with more to prove than almost any quarterback in football. If he can answer a handful of critical questions, Daniels has a legitimate path back into the NFL MVP conversation. \n\n“I’m done talking about last year. Last year is last year.” \n\nThat’s what <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/minicamp-notebook-jayden-daniels-commanders-offseason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniels said during minicamp availability</a>, when asked about his thoughts on the 2025 season. Nobody can blame him. It left a sour taste in the mouths of so many people. But Daniels, who <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaniJa02.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">played just four full games for Washington last season</a>, has an opportunity to put his name back in the upper echelon of quarterbacks this year.\n\nJayden had his name mixed into the <a href=\"https://x.com/RobMaaddi/status/1887707589611561466?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MVP</a> race as a rookie two seasons ago, and to repeat that level of success depends on how several questions get answered this year.\n\nMastering David Blough’s offense\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/team/coaches-roster/david-blough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Blough is a new offensive coordinator </a>with limited coaching experience before being promoted from assistant quarterbacks coach. Daniels’ relationship with Blough is essential to the baseline success of the quarterback and the offense. \n\nDaniels’ accuracy is up there with the best quarterbacks, but athleticism and scrambling ability are his most dynamic assets. We know he can break a defense down with that threat alone but, in a new scheme, he has to be able to keep the offense ahead of schedule with his decision-making and timing as a passer first.\n\nStaying healthy for an entire season\n\nThe biggest question isn’t talent — it’s durability. Daniels proved during his rookie campaign that he can play through a full season, but injuries limited him to just four complete games in 2025. Until he strings together another healthy 17-game season, durability will remain part of the conversation surrounding his long-term ceiling. We don’t have the answer now, but this season will bring more clarity.\n\nElevating Washington in big games\n\nIn the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons with Jayden Daniels starting, Washington has a 2-9 record against teams above .500. I believe this record is more of an indictment on the makeup of the roster than it is directly reflective of Daniels himself. Washington’s receiver and tight end production were lackluster in 2025 and struggled to provide an explosive pass game for any Washington quarterback. Additionally, the defense in both seasons was abysmal, forcing the offense to play perfect football to keep them in games essentially. What makes this record more critical moving forward, though, is the complete <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/best-commanders-decisions-gm-adam-160000373.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roster overhaul GM Adam Peters has done this offseason</a>. \n\nOn paper, this team has filled plenty of holes that have plagued the team over the last two seasons, and it should give Daniels more of a chance to influence the game in a major way.\n\nLeading the Commanders to an NFC East title\n\nAnother element we should also pay attention to this season is how he performs in <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/schedule/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFC East matchups</a>. Daniels still has to prove he can consistently outperform established veterans like Dak Prescott, especially in division games that often shape the NFC East race. Being able to go toe-to-toe with Prescott, as well as winning the division, is an easy way to place a legitimate bid for the MVP.\n\nIn the end, Jayden has a real shot, <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl?tab=awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">albeit a long shot(+2500)</a>, at the MVP this year. It will always come down to how many wins your team accumulates, elite numbers in a top-5 offense, signature wins, and memorable moments, all things that voters will be paying attention to. \n\nDaniels has already shown he possesses MVP-level talent. The question entering 2026 isn’t whether he can make spectacular plays—we’ve already seen that. It’s whether he can stay healthy, master a new offense, consistently beat quality opponents, and lead Washington to the top of the NFC East. If he checks those boxes, don’t be surprised if his name finds its way back into the MVP conversation by December. \n\nI break down each of those questions in detail in the video below.\n\nMake sure you subscribe to the channel and comment your thoughts on Jayden’s MVP chances this season in the article comments below.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784634391;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2575;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"55c9e1376926361981e1819f08b2bd4c\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"All Second-Chance Team (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:81:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/all-second-chance-team-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:249:\"Sometimes it’s hard to get past the damage a player’s injury or poor performance can have on a previous year’s fantasy football campaign. But it’s important to remember that was then, and this is now. Being able to get past ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:13634:\"Sometimes it’s hard to get past the damage a player’s injury or poor performance can have on a previous year’s fantasy football campaign. But it’s important to remember that was then, and this is now. \nBeing able to get past these moments and draft a player who’s a potential value because others have soured on them is a big advantage, and there are plenty of players who are deserving of a second chance. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Second-Chance Team\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson (QB – BAL)</a> \n\nThings did not go well for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a> in 2025, but he still displayed his ceiling early on before injuries started to stack up. In three healthy games, Jackson averaged 240 passing yards per game, the sixth-most in the league. He ranked first in passer rating and added 39.3 rushing yards per game, all coming together to result in 0.90 fantasy points per dropback. \nMarginal differences would have made things much rosier, particularly in the red zone, where nothing seemed to click. Due to poor interior guard play, the offensive line allowed a 62% pressure rate, 9% higher than any other quarterback faced in that area, and a 12.5% sack rate. \nWhen Jackson wasn’t getting sacked, he also saw his pass-catchers drop 15.9% of his passes, 2.6% higher than any other quarterback. The Ravens have bolstered their interior with the re-signing of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/john-simpson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Simpson</a>, who enjoyed a successful spell with the team in 2023-2024, and spent the 14th overall pick on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/olaivavega-ioane.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olaivavega Ioan</a>e to play the other side. \nMuch is also expected from offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford, who has previously gotten the best out of players. Should that happen, along with a fresh breath of air from the coaching staff, Jackson has all the tools to bounce back significantly. \nWe’re already starting to hear people talk about Jackson hitting a wall, but let’s be real for a minute, he is a 29-year-old two-time MVP, who could have easily had a third. Jackson is multiple rounds cheaper than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-olb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> and has just as high a ceiling.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery (RB – HOU)</a>\nDavid Montgomery headed to the Texans for significant draft capital and has very little competition around him. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/woody-marks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woody Marks</a> had a solid rookie season in the NFL and probably wasn’t expected to play as much as he did for a fourth-rounder, but he struggled to create much with Houston’s poor offensive line, ranking 48th among 49 backs with 100+ attempts in yards per carry (3.59). He also ranked 48th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 37th in yards after contact per attempt. \nMarks is better suited to a change-of-pace role, and Montgomery has proven that he still has the juice to be a tough runner who can take the majority of touches. Montgomery is a better pass-catcher and a better goal-line back. The only advantage Marks has is youth. \nMontgomery should see plenty of touches, and if the Texans are able to get better play from their offensive line and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud</a>, Montgomery can easily be a top-18 running back this year. Montgomery was the RB32 in fantasy points per game last season, but he has the potential to be a top-15 back in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR)</a>\nChuba Hubbard wasn’t great last season, maybe not even good. And now everyone has thrown him away to hype up <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks</a>, who has 45 total yards and only one college season with more than 30 rush attempts. \nThe unknown upside is intriguing, but Hubbard still deserves some attention. He was banged up last season and lost work to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a>, who was more explosive, but his best work came against poor run defenses, and he struggled elsewhere. \nHubbard had a four-week spell between Weeks 9-12 where he played over 25% of snaps only once, but from Week 13 onwards, he was over 37% five times and saw a 62% snap share in the team’s playoff game.\n Dowdle was allowed to move on, and the team has discussed its belief that Hubbard can be a No. 1 RB. His value as a pass protector is massive — something Brooks has minimal experience with in the NFL.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN)</a>\nIt seemed in 2025, when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyreek-hill.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyreek Hill</a> got injured, that Jaylen Waddle was primed for another massive season. Sadly, it wasn’t to be, with him finishing as the WR29 in fantasy points per game. This wasn’t all down to Waddle, though, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tua-tagovailoa.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tua Tagovailoa</a> regressing massively. \nTagovailoa ranked 23rd in yards per attempt, 27th in passing yards per game (190), second in interceptions (15) and 32nd in deep throw rate. The Dolphins’ offense regressed so severely that jobs were lost, including those of Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel. \nWaddle is now on a team with a more aggressive passer in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> and in a far more competent offense led by Sean Payton, surrounded by other talent that will help keep the ball moving. \nLast season, the Broncos ranked ninth in red-zone passing (58%), compared to Miami, which ranked 22nd (50.7%). That alone could help Waddle bounce back and potentially see him score double-digit touchdowns for the first time in his career. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin (WR – WSH)</a>\nLast year’s fantasy WR37, Terry McLaurin, will be hard-pressed not to do better in 2026. Much of last year’s woes can be put down to injuries to both him and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a>. \nMcLaurin went through an offseason contract standoff and missed plenty of practice time, which, by now, we’ve seen enough examples of to know should make you wary. The last time the tandem of McLaurin and Daniels was healthy — in 2024 — McLaurin had 82 receptions for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns, finishing as the WR7 in PPR formats. \nOutside of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo</a> and third-rounder <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/antonio-williams-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonio Williams</a>, the Commanders did very little to add to their receiving corps, seemingly expecting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> to join the team, but that now seems far less likely. McLaurin should head into the season as the undeniable No. 1 WR on a team with a fresh offense thanks to new coordinator <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-blough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Blough</a>. \nIt’s hard not to expect McLaurin to have a much better year.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tj-hockenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T.J. Hockenson (TE – MIN)</a>\nLast season, TJ Hockenson was the TE6 in PPR <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP), and now he languishes as the TE23 after a lackluster year for all involved in Minnesota. \nHockenson finished as the TE27, averaging 7.5 points per game, managing a career-low 8.6 yards per game. Much of this, though, can be attributed to the awful quarterback play of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a>, which resulted in the Vikings ranking 28th in offensive expected points added (EPA) per game and scoring the seventh-fewest points per game. \nHockenson was coming off an ACL injury last year, but people still talked themselves into drafting him highly. Now, he gets a substantial quarterback upgrade in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a>, who will be able to keep the ball moving better, and nobody is interested in him. 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Instead, I’ve drafted 53 Underdog fantasy football teams since the NFL Draft. Only four of those teams are in Best Ball Mania VII. The others ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:41990:\"After jamming 32 entries into Underdog pre-NFL Draft best ball contests, I didn’t lose steam. Instead, I’ve drafted 53 Underdog fantasy football teams since the NFL Draft. Only four of those teams are in Best Ball Mania VII. The others are spread across contests with lower entry fees.\nIn all, I have $294 invested in Underdog’s post-NFL Draft best ball contests. The following tables feature the players who appear on 13.2% or more of my rosters at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/coach/getstarted/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Fantasy Football Tools</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nMost-Rostered Best Ball Players: July 2026 (Fantasy Football)\nQuarterbacks\n(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(\'message\',function(e){if(e.data[\'datawrapper-height\']!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\'iframe\');for(var n in e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'][n]+\'px\';i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nMy high roster rate for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> is undoubtedly slightly impacted by my Bills fandom. At the same time, he’s a reliable stud with a jaw-dropping weekly ceiling. Moreover, the pocket of players around him features many I’m not interested in drafting at their respective <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) on many rosters. Namely, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a> (25.6 ADP), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/breece-hall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breece Hall</a> (27.7), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> (28.7), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a> (31.3), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a> (34.9), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> (37.7), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan</a> (38.9) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a> (39.4) won’t be featured in the forthcoming tables.\nIn addition, I suspect the Bills will pass at a notably higher clip in 2026 than they did over the previous two-plus years with Joe Brady as Sean McDermott’s offensive coordinator. Brady is now the head honcho, and any potential guidelines McDermott had Brady working within on offense are no longer in place.\nAccording to RotoViz’s pace app, the Panthers were tied for 18th in situation-neutral pass rate (56%) in 2020, when Brady was the club’s offensive coordinator. From Week 11 in 2023, when Brady replaced Ken Dorsey as Buffalo’s offensive coordinator, through last year’s Super Bowl, the Bills ranked 28th in situation-neutral pass rate (51%).\nThe club hired Pete Carmichael as the offensive coordinator. While he won’t call plays, he, like Brady, is from the Sean Payton coaching tree. Sadly, the RotoViz pace app doesn’t have data dating back to Carmichael’s first year as Payton’s offensive coordinator in 2009. However, per <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/TWgb8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StatHead</a>, from 2009-2021, the Saints were second in regular-season pass attempts (7,851 at 37.6 per game), with Carmichael and Payton collaborating on the offense. The Bills are unlikely to surge to one of the NFL’s highest passing rates in 2026, given the talent in their backfield and the quality of their rushing attack. Still, even a move from 28th to the middle of the pack would be significant for Allen’s passing outlook.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Love</a> is another candidate for <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/news/2026-green-bay-packers-fantasy-preview-will-matt-lafleur-give-offense-a-new-look-and-be-more-pass-heavy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an upward move in passing rate</a>. According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, the Packers were 24th in pass rate over expectation (-2.1% PROE) in 2025. The organization has streamlined its wide receiver corps. They’ll also aim for better health for some of their top pass-catching weapons this year, which would make airing the ball out more frequently with their rocket-armed quarterback more appealing.\nLove was the QB15 in total points (241.1) and the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/qb.php?min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QB19</a> in fantasy points per game (16.1) among quarterbacks with at least eight games played in 2025 in Green Bay’s run-heavy offense. The Packers were even more run heavy in 2024, ranking 30th in PROE (-4.5%). Nevertheless, Love was the QB17 in total points (244.9) and the QB16 in fantasy points per game (16.3) among those with at least eight games played. Love’s ADP makes him the QB18 in Underdog drafts. Even a rebound to his 2024 form would make him a small hit, but a seismic shift in passing rate could make him a big hit.\nI highlighted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-herbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Herbert</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence</a> as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/04/must-have-quarterbacks-2026-fantasy-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">must-have quarterbacks</a> back in the middle of April, and I remain enamored with both signal-callers. As I noted in the linked piece, Herbert scored 22.4 fantasy points per game in the four games <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joe-alt.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Alt</a> had at least a 90% snap share. Meanwhile, from Week 10 through Week 18, Lawrence was the QB1 in total points (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/qb.php?year=2025&start=10&end=18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">210.9</a>) and the QB1 in fantasy points per game (<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/qb.php?year=2025&start=10&end=18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">23.4</a>).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-willis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Willis</a> could conceivably get benched this year if the Dolphins play poorly enough. The money <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-fields.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Fields</a> received in free agency from the Jets wasn’t enough to keep him in the starting lineup, and it doesn’t guarantee Willis will start the entire 2026 season. Having said that, according to SumerSports, Willis was tied for fourth in expected points added (EPA) per play among quarterbacks with at least 50 plays in 2024 and was first in EPA per play in 2025. He excelled in limited opportunities, albeit with better weapons in Green Bay than he presently has on the Dolphins.\nWillis’ rushing ability elevates his floor and gives him spike-week potential when his passing is clicking. Per <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/PBzPx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StatHead</a>, excluding <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/taysom-hill.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taysom Hill</a>‘s 2022 and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>‘s 2018, the other 30 quarterback seasons of at least 500 rushing yards since 2016 produced at least 17.27 fantasy points per game, the mark set by Cam Newton’s 2020 campaign.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bo-nix.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bo Nix</a> was the QB7 in total points (328.2) and the QB8 in fantasy points per game (19.3) among quarterbacks with at least eight games in 2024, and the QB7 (315.8) and QB11 (18.6) in 2025. Nix’s recovery from ankle surgery could impact his rushing ability. Regardless, the Broncos are tied for fourth in situation-neutral pass rate (58%) since 2025, and they added a new, speedy No. 1 wide receiver via trade to complement their big-bodied, ball-winning No. 1 wide receiver through his first two seasons.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a> was the QB5 in fantasy points per game (20.8) among those with at least eight games played in 2025. If he and his teammates, new and old, are healthier this year, Purdy should outkick his QB12 ranking. He’s also back-stackable, so gamers don’t have to have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> on their roster to warrant snagging Purdy, but having either or both makes it compelling to pick Purdy, too.\nRunning Backs\n(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(\'message\',function(e){if(e.data[\'datawrapper-height\']!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\'iframe\');for(var n in e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'][n]+\'px\';i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nDenver’s backfield could be an annoying three-player running-back-by-committee (RBBC) situation. At the same time, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a> is the least expensive exposure for the group. He also has the requisite size and skills to handle goal-line duties and pass-protection responsibilities, giving him a path to the field if he’s better than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a> as a runner or the oft-injured running back is hurt again, or as a passing-game option if Payton sours on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a> or the second-year running back is injured.\nI recently gushed about <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ray-davis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ray Davis</a> as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/5-fanatsy-football-draft-picks-to-target-avoid-2026-best-ball-adp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">players to target at Underdog at their ADPs</a>. One reason I love both running backs is Carmichael’s track record of using them in the passing game.\n(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(\'message\',function(e){if(e.data[\'datawrapper-height\']!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\'iframe\');for(var n in e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'][n]+\'px\';i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nCook is also coming off a rushing title in 2025 and 32 touchdowns in 33 games in the regular season in the past two years. At the same time, Cook might be at a heightened risk of injury in 2026 after logging a career-high 385 touches in the regular season and playoffs, making Davis a compelling and cheap handcuff to target late in Underdog drafts.\nI’ve banged the drum for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell</a> the entire offseason. Best ball and managed leagues are different animals. Nonetheless, my <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/3-late-round-fantasy-football-sleepers-to-target-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glowing write-up</a> about Mitchell’s explosiveness and ideal fit in Mike McDaniel’s offense applies to both formats, and best-ball gamers don’t need to guess when he’ll have an explosive run if he remains in a modest role and doesn’t see expansion under McDaniel.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sean-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Tucker</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a> are bets against <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving,</a> for Tampa Bay’s offensive line to be healthier and for new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to get more out of the offense than fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard did in 2025. According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, Tucker paced Tampa Bay with 55% of the team’s rush attempts inside the 5-yard line and seven rushing touchdowns in 2025.\nTucker has also illustrated the ability to explode in a given week. Tucker scored 32.7 half-PPR points in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-rb.php?year=2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Week 6 in 2024</a> and 33 in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Week 11 in 2025</a>. Meanwhile, Gainwell was the RB26 in half-PPR points per game (10.9) among running backs with at least eight games played in 2025. Gainwell has a track record of excelling in the passing game, and he set career highs for rush attempts (114), rushing yards (537) and rushing touchdowns (five) in the regular season in 2025.\nAccording to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, after eliminating kneels, scrambles and sneaks, the Chiefs were sixth in stuff rate (42.3%) and third in success rate (53.8%) with plodders at running back. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> adds an explosive element and should thrive on his new team.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren</a> must compete with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> for backfield opportunities, but Warren’s pass-catching chops could result in him absorbing more looks from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a> without Gainwell. Warren is also a quality runner, and if Mike McCarthy doesn’t prefer to use the bigger and more bruising Dowdle as the club’s designated goal-line back, the incumbent should have some touchdown opportunities.\nWarren might be the better option at the goal line if McCarthy leans on the pass. Per the Fantasy Points Data Suite, the Jets were first in pass rate inside the 10-yard line (75.4%) in 2024, Rodgers’ final season as their starting quarterback. The Cowboys were sixth in pass rate inside the 10-yard line that year, with McCarthy as their head coach. Dallas was also sixth in pass rate inside the 10-yard line (57%) in 2023.\nAmong 60 running backs with at least 65 rush attempts in the regular season and playoffs last year, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum</a> was second in success rate (60.2%), fourth in stuff rate (38%) and seventh in explosive run rate (6.4%). Corum averaged 43.3 rushing yards per game and scored six rushing touchdowns in 20 games, siphoning some work from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a>. He can hit best ball lineups occasionally if Williams stays healthy, and Corum’s value would skyrocket if Williams were injured.\nI’m not an injury optimist. So, don’t confuse <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a>‘s inclusion on the table as an endorsement from me that he’ll be ready in Week 1. Instead, I’m picking him as part of thoughtful roster construction, anticipating that he might miss time or underperform while shaking off the rust early.\nThus, Charbonnet makes sense only when bye weeks are staggered for running backs, when bye weeks are backloaded for later in the year or when he’s part of a backfield of six or more running backs. Charbonnet handled 66.7% of Seattle’s rush attempts inside the 5-yard line and plunged into the end zone 12 times as a rusher in 17 games last season.\nIn addition, per Pro Football Focus (PFF), Charbonnet’s 67 pass-blocking snaps led Seattle’s running backs. Charbonnet also led the backfield in route participation rate (33.7%). The club picked <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price</a> in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft, but Charbonnet could be trusted with the high-value opportunities (i.e., goal-line and passing-down work) when he returns.\nCircling back to the importance of thoughtfully drafting Charbonnet, less thoughtful gamers might depress their advancement rate odds by drafting him and failing to prepare for a slow start or missed games. If that’s the case, Charbonnet could have a low rate of advancement, making him a leverage play in the best ball playoffs.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a> are all high-volume lead running backs selected in the first two rounds. I’m happy to invest in any of them, as my favorite rosters feature one or two running backs through the first two rounds.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWide Receivers\n(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(\'message\',function(e){if(e.data[\'datawrapper-height\']!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\'iframe\');for(var n in e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'][n]+\'px\';i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nYuck. My <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> picks look like money lit on fire and an obstacle those squads will need to overcome as he continues self-sabotage on social media, most recently criticizing the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).\n\nThis is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a>‘s most rational post of the saga. Its truthfulness depends on whether he actually wants to play or not (some of us haven’t been naive).\nBut even if he does, Aiyuk isn’t grasping contract dynamics. Forfeiting guarantees doesn’t break a team’s contractual… <a href=\"https://t.co/nV4k0ozRzu\">pic.twitter.com/nV4k0ozRzu</a>\n— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) <a href=\"https://x.com/LombardiHimself/status/2078499211017085177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> seized his opportunity last season and barbecued defenses. According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, among 91 wide receivers with at least 200 routes run in the 2025 regular season and playoffs, Washington was tied for 17th in targets per route run (0.25 TPRR), 11th in yards per route run (2.36 YPRR), tied for 27th in targets per route run (0.25), 11th in yards per route run (2.70) against man coverage on 97 routes, tied for 16th in targets per route run (0.25) and 15th in yards per route run (2.33) against zone coverage on 287 routes.\nWashington also cooked on the money downs.\n\nAttached are screenshots from the <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FantasyPtsData</a> Suite for 110 WRs w/70+ routes on 3rd+4th downs in 2025 and the top 10 in TPRR and YPRR. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adonai Mitchell</a> tied with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> with 0.29 TPRR ???? \nFellow <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/parker-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Washington</a> bros, unite. 1st in YPRR (3.09) ???? <a href=\"https://t.co/iIzDHH5Mhr\">pic.twitter.com/iIzDHH5Mhr</a>\n— Josh Shepardson (@BChad50) <a href=\"https://x.com/BChad50/status/2076131304207216693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\nI wrote about <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs</a> as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/05/must-have-wide-receivers-2026-fantasy-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">must-have wide receivers</a> in early May. I also touted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle</a> as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/wr3s-with-wr1-potential-2026-fantasy-football-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WR3s with WR1 potential</a> earlier this month. All four are on the table.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/khalil-shakir.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khalil Shakir</a> were two of my <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/02/fantasy-football-draft-advice-wide-receivers-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most-targeted</a> wideouts in pre-NFL Draft Underdog contests. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-coker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Coker</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashid-shaheed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashid Shaheed</a> were also among my most-targeted wideouts in those contests, and, as evidenced by my roster percentages on McLaurin, Shakir, Coker and Shaheed, I’m still targeting them.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a>‘s arrival in Buffalo isn’t the same as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefon Diggs</a>‘ arrival before the 2020 season. Moore just turned 29 years old in the middle of April, and Diggs was 27 when he joined the Bills. Diggs was also coming off a hyper-efficient 2019 season, and Moore’s final season in Chicago was lousy.\nHaving said that, Moore is also only two years removed from a career year. Among 100 wide receivers with at least 250 routes in the 2023 regular season and playoffs, Moore was third in route participation rate (89.8%), fifth in air yards share (42.2%), tied for 12th in target share (25.9%), 10th in receiving yards per game (80.2), tied for 11th in yards per route run (2.46), tied for 11th in first downs per route run rate (0.115), ninth in half-PPR points per game (14.1) and tied for 21st in expected half-PPR points per game (13.9).\nMoore’s career year came with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-fields.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Fields</a> starting 13 games and undrafted rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyson-bagent.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyson Bagent</a> starting four and making one relief appearance for an injured Fields. The veteran wideout’s production cratered in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a>‘ putrid rookie season, and after offensive whiz Ben Johnson invested the 10th pick and the 39th pick, Chicago’s first two picks, in the 2025 NFL Draft on hand-selected passing-game weapons.\nWilliams didn’t do Moore any favors in the quarterback’s breakout sophomore season, either. Fantasy Points credited Moore with 97 targets in 2025, and 19 of them (19.6%) were deemed uncatchable. Among 38 quarterbacks with at least 200 dropbacks in the 2025 regular season and postseason, Williams was 31st in off-target throw percentage (19%) and 31st in catchable throw percentage (69.1%). Meanwhile, Allen was 11th in off-target throw percentage (14.8%) and first in catchable throw percentage (79.8%). Moore can rebound after back-to-back disappointing seasons with a change of scenery to a more accurate quarterback.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a> is my bet for Herbert’s pass-catcher who will benefit the most from better health along the offensive line. As I wrote back in January, when analyzing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/01/bounceback-candidates-to-target-2026-fantasy-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bounceback candidates</a>, McConkey had the following numbers in the four games that Alt played the majority of snaps:\n\n91.3% route participation rate\n9.0-yard average depth of target (aDOT)\n23.7% air yards share\n23.3% target share\n0.21 targets per route run (TPRR)\n28.9% first-read rate\n31 targets (7.8 per game)\n21 receptions (5.3 per game)\n251 receiving yards (62.8 per game)\n1.72 yards per route run (YPRR)\n1 touchdown\n1 end-zone target\n10.4 half-PPR points per game\n13.6 expected half-PPR points per game\n\nAdditionally, McConkey had brutal matchups during that four-game sample. I’m willing to give him a pass for his sophomore slump.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/skyler-bell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skyler Bell</a>‘s roster percentage is more about structural preferences and my Allen roster percentage than about an expectation that Bell will immediately take the NFL by storm.\nI prefer to only pick two quarterbacks on most of my Allen teams, and on two-quarterback rosters, I aim to draft at least two stacking partners. My rationale is straightforward. Two-quarterback rosters are competing with three-quarterback teams to come out of their pods, and they’re also competing with them in the finals. The two-quarterback teams need one or both of their quarterbacks to play at a high level to get the best of the three-quarterback squads, and that likely means posting big numbers as passers and carrying more than one pass-catching option with them.\nTight Ends\n(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(\'message\',function(e){if(e.data[\'datawrapper-height\']!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\'iframe\');for(var n in e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[\'datawrapper-height\'][n]+\'px\';i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nObviously, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid</a> is a viable stacking option with Josh Allen. However, the fourth-year pro is also an outstanding one-off pick. Kincaid was extremely efficient in a limited role last season while nursing a PCL injury. There were 45 tight ends who ran at least 200 routes in the regular season and playoffs last year, and Kincaid had the following rankings:\n\nFifth in average depth of target (9.1-yard aDOT)\nEighth in air yards share (18.2%)\nFirst in targets per route run (0.27)\nFirst in yards per route run (3.04)\nTied for sixth in touchdown receptions (seven)\nFirst in first downs per route run (0.147)\nFirst in expected half-PPR points per route run (0.46)\n\nKincaid had just a 45.7% route participation rate in 14 games. His blocking limitations and the presence of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dawson-knox.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dawson Knox</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jackson-hawes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackson Hawes</a>, both superior blockers, will likely cap Kincaid’s playing time. Nevertheless, even a slight uptick in playing time and a higher pass rate from the Bills can result in Kincaid smashing his ADP.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-barner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ Barner</a> isn’t a speedster, but he’s a plus athlete.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-barner.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ Barner</a> was drafted in round 4 pick 121 in the 2024 draft class. He scored a 8.70 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RAS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RAS</a> out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 157 out of 1199 TE from 1987 to 2024. <a href=\"https://t.co/LzvojmV6Ug\">https://t.co/LzvojmV6Ug</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/z6FH7yfecY\">pic.twitter.com/z6FH7yfecY</a>\n— RAS.football (@MathBomb) <a href=\"https://x.com/MathBomb/status/1784268775740604488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 27, 2024</a>\n\nThe second-year tight end is also an asset as a blocker. Pro Football Focus (PFF) graded Barner 15th out of 78 tight ends with at least 150 blocking snaps in run blocking and 30th in pass blocking. Gamers won’t get fantasy points for blocking reps, but Barner’s blocking ability will help him stay on the field.\nCircling back to his athleticism, the Seahawks are getting rewarded for banking on it translating to the passing attack, even though Barner never reached 30 receptions or 250 receiving yards in a collegiate season. Per PFF, Barner’s college highs were 49 targets (2022), 28 receptions (2022), 249 receiving yards (2023) and three receiving touchdowns (2022). Barner made strides from his rookie season to his sophomore campaign. Essentially, Barner is a more exciting version of the “at least he’s on the field for a high snap share” archetype of tight end since he might have more untapped potential.\n(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();\nBarner didn’t blossom into a game-changing receiver in his sophomore campaign. Still, he took a meaningful step forward from a nondescript rookie season after being largely a non-factor in the passing game during his collegiate career. Barner would be a fairly priced tight end, even if he doesn’t take another step forward in his third professional season. He can outkick his ADP if he takes another step forward.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> turned heads at the end of his rookie campaign. I wrote about him as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/5-fanatsy-football-draft-picks-to-target-avoid-2026-best-ball-adp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a player to target</a> in Underdog best ball drafts earlier this month. As I noted in that piece, in Loveland’s final 14 games of the 2025 season, he scored 11.1 half-PPR points per game, with an expected 11.6 half-PPR points. Only four tight ends who played at least eight games in 2025 cleared 11.1 half-PPR points per game.\nMoreover, Loveland scored 16.5 half-PPR points per game, with 19.5 expected half-PPR points per game in his final four games last season. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a>‘s 14.9 half-PPR points per game were the most among tight ends with at least eight games played last season. The overall TE1 finish is in Loveland’s range of outcomes.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a> is a baller. He was the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-te.php?min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TE2</a> in half-PPR points per game (12.6) among tight ends with at least eight games played in 2025. Unfortunately, his season was cut short when he tore his ACL in Week 9. Kraft is the TE5 in ADP at 82.2, which is an entirely reasonable injury discount.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/juwan-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Juwan Johnson</a> also warrants a shoutout from the tight ends I’ve drafted the most. Johnson had the following stats in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough</a>‘s nine starts:\n\n71.2% route participation rate\n8.4-yard aDOT\n17.1% air yards share\n16.3% target share\n0.20 TPRR\n5.4 targets per game\n41 receptions (4.6 per game)\n521 receiving yards (57.9 per game)\n2.11 YPRR\n2 receiving touchdowns\n0.085 first downs per route run\n9.3 half-PPR points per game\n8.7 expected half-PPR points per game\n\nJohnson’s 9.3 half-PPR points per game in Shough’s starts would have ranked as the TE9 among tight ends with at least eight games played last year.\nJohnson is also in an excellent fantasy environment. According to RotoViz’s pace app, the Saints played at the fastest pace (24.6 seconds/snap) and tied for the fourth-most plays per 60 minutes (66) in Kellen Moore’s first year as their head coach.\nThe fast pace was great for Johnson in 2025. He ran the fourth-most routes (504) among tight ends in the 2025 regular season. As Rich Hribar noted in his write-up for McBride in his tight end tiers piece for <a href=\"https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/fantasy/fantasy-football-te-tiers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharp Football Analysis</a>, fantasy points are more strongly correlated with routes run at tight end than at wide receiver. The Saints signed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/noah-fant.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Noah Fant</a> in free agency and drafted tight end <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/oscar-delp.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oscar Delp</a> in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. 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Despite the constantly shifting fantasy football landscape, not much has changed since then. All three players I featured in that article are still wildly undervalued ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:13504:\"A month ago, I took a look at the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/top-3-fantasy-football-draft-values-on-espn-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">biggest fantasy football values on ESPN</a>. Despite the constantly shifting fantasy football landscape, not much has changed since then. All three players I featured in that article are still wildly undervalued when comparing ESPN’s <a href=\"https://fantasy.espn.com/football/livedraftresults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) to FantasyPros’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ppr-cheatsheets.php\">expert consensus rankings</a> (ECR). Go back and read that article first, then come back here for three more players being overlooked by ESPN drafters.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nBest Fantasy Football Draft Values on ESPN\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF)</a> | ESPN ADP: 152.7/ECR: 115\nIt’s pretty easy to analyze Dalton Kincaid. On a per-route basis, he is arguably the league’s best fantasy tight end. There were 45 tight ends to run at least 200 NFL routes last season (playoffs included). In that group, Kincaid posted a 27% target share (first), 3.04 yards per route run (first) and 0.71 PPR points per route run (first). The second-best tight ends in each category were at a 26% target share (close), 2.26 yards per route run (not close) and 0.58 PPR points per route run (not close). \nOf course, there’s a reason I’m using per-route stats. Dealing with a knee injury (which <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/bills-issue-worrisome-injury-outlook-for-te-dalton-kincaid-league-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">might be chronic</a>) and a complete lack of in-line blocking ability (which almost certainly is chronic), Kincaid posted just a 46% route participation rate. Even if we filter down to just the 14 games where the third-year tight end was active, he still ran only 33 more routes than teammate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dawson-knox.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dawson Knox</a>. This is why, despite league-leading per-route metrics, Kincaid finished the season in a three-way tie with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-schultz.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Schultz</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/hunter-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunter Henry</a> as the TE13 in points per game. \nThis duality is why I’ve written Kincaid up as both an <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/04/3-tight-end-busts-to-avoid-2026-fantasy-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overpriced player to avoid</a> and a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-busts-league-winners-for-every-nfl-team-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">potential league-winner</a> this offseason. If he can maintain anything close to his 2025 per-route stats in a more full-time role, he’s going to be an elite fantasy option. But the most likely outcome is that he remains a part-time player, resulting in maddeningly inconsistent fantasy output.\nHowever, players don’t exist in a vacuum. Kincaid may be overpriced in some formats, but he’s undeniably underpriced as the TE17 and 153rd overall player in ESPN drafts. At that cost, he’ll be a hit even if he just runs back his troubled 2025. And the upside scenario that has earned him a TE12 ECR is still there. Snagging Kincaid as a high-reward, low-risk TE2 in the double-digit rounds is a no-brainer.\nUnlock positional rankings, tiered cheat sheets, perfect draft blueprints, and exclusive player intel with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a> — everything you need to draft with confidence.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson (WR – GB)</a> | ESPN ADP: 95.4/ECR: 57\nI talked about this extensively in my last article, but in case you didn’t take my advice in the intro, here’s the short version: Compared to ECR, ESPN drafters hate wide receivers in the early and middle rounds. This gap isn’t as jaw-dropping as it appears at first glance. But Christian Watson sticks out as a value even among his widely “undervalued” cohort. If every receiver is undervalued, are any of them actually undervalued?. The expert consensus has Watson ranked as the WR28; he is the WR36 in ESPN ADP.\nThe experts have it right on this one. If anything, they’re not going far enough with enthusiasm for the young Green Bay wideout. Following his shockingly early return from an ACL injury, Watson ranked as the WR16 in PPR points per game. \nLike Kincaid, he was genuinely elite on a per-route basis, ranking eighth in yards per route run and sixth in fantasy points per route run among wide receivers (minimum 200 routes, playoffs included). Although he was “only” 26th in targets per route, Watson made up for that with a massive 17.3-yard average depth of target (aDOT) to rank second in air yards per route run (which is admittedly a stat I just made up). \nAnd unlike with Kincaid, there’s reason to believe Watson’s role will expand in 2026. For one, he’s now another offseason removed from injury. Even by the end of last season, he tied for the Packers’ lead in route rate in their lone playoff game, posting a 73% mark well above his 54% regular-season average. \nFor another, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a>‘ departure means the Packers now finally only have three starting-caliber wideouts. And of the trio of him, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a>, Watson is actually the most likely to play an every-down role. Reed has consistently been a slot specialist, and Golden has yet to actually be good in the NFL.\nI’m honestly not sure what has ESPN managers so out on Watson. His resume, especially recently, is stellar, and he’s in arguably the best situation of his career. Perhaps they’re scared of his injury history, which is admittedly lengthy. But the fantasy community consistently overstates the extent to which injuries are predictable and/or player-specific. If your ESPN opponents are willing to give you this discount on a young player with genuine WR1 upside, take it. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trevor-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX)</a> | ESPN ADP: 116/ECR: 76\nLike Watson, Trevor Lawrence is a member of a group that ECR consistently prefers to ESPN ADP. With only a few specific exceptions (notably <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a>), all of the back-end QB1s and high-end QB2s are being drafted lower on ESPN than they are ranked by the experts. \nTo be honest, ESPN managers have a point here. There are so many high-upside quarterback options. Once the truly elite dual-threat guys are off the board, it makes more sense to load up on skill position players than to pay up. Looking at things another way, is there really that much difference between <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a> (QB7 in ECR) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Love</a> (QB18)? I don’t think so. \nWith that said, Lawrence sticks out as a player ESPN managers are particularly low on, even putting aside the massive 40-pick gap in his overall ranking. In ECR, he is ranked as a solid QB1 at QB9 overall. On ESPN, he’s being drafted as a backup at QB13 overall. That’s a non-negligible difference. \nOf course, I just made the point that there is a very long, flat tier of borderline QB1s this year. Arguably, the gap between Lawrence’s positional ADP and his positional ECR is just shuffling chairs within that tier. And it’s not even the biggest difference in this group — that honor goes to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-herbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Herbert</a>, which you already know if you took my advice in the intro and read my <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/top-3-fantasy-football-draft-values-on-espn-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previous ESPN values article</a>. \nWith this in mind, I don’t necessarily recommend you smash Lawrence in every draft. But, especially if you’re the kind of diehard playing in multiple leagues across multiple formats, getting some shares of Lawrence at a discount on ESPN is a move that will pay off more often than not. We’re still talking about a former generational prospect coming off a career year, heading into the second season under Liam Coen, and on an absolutely loaded offense. 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Find him on <a href=\"https://x.com/TChmyz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter</a> and <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/tchmyz.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluesky</a> @Tchmyz for more fantasy content or to ask questions.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784633895;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:10:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:17:\"Fantasy Draft Kit\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:16:\"Christian Watson\";i:8;s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";i:9;s:15:\"Trevor Lawrence\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8167;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Christian Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7523;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Trevor Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10236;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2578;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6d58177fbd7d048372363fb2c350459d\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"PFF doesn’t know who the Titans’ WR1 is\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-analysis/65963/pff-doesnt-know-who-the-titans-wr1-is\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"The Tennessee Titans worked hard to revamp the wide receiver position this offseason. They drafted Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall and also signed Wan’Dale Robinson to a four-year, $70 million contract in free agency. Everyone expects Tate and Robinson to be the Titans’ top two receivers for quarterback Cam Ward in 2026. Well, everyone […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2743:\"\n\n\n \n Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) makes a catch during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026. | DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> worked hard to revamp the <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-training-camp/65906/titans-training-camp-preview-wide-receivers\">wide receiver position this offseason</a>. They drafted Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall and also <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-discussion/65950/titans-fans-high-on-wandale-robinson\">signed Wan’Dale Robinson to a four-year</a>, $70 million contract in free agency. Everyone expects Tate and Robinson to be the Titans’ top two receivers for quarterback Cam Ward in 2026.\n\nWell, everyone but Pro Football Focus, apparently. PFF recently ranked all 32 starting wide receivers (WR1) in the league. For the Titans, they… chose Calvin Ridley and ranked him dead last at No. 32 overall. In what universe is Ridley still the Titans’ WR1 after the Tate and Robinson offseason acquisitions?\n\n“Ridley’s 2025 season was cut short by injury, but he is expected to return as Tennessee’s top target in 2026,” <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006\">Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick wrote</a>. “He recorded 1,000-yard seasons in both 2023 and 2024. Before the injury, Ridley was averaging a career-high 17.8 yards per reception, which ranked fourth among wide receivers with at least 30 targets last season. Flanked by free-agent addition Wan’Dale Robinson and first-round pick Carnell Tate, Ridley should see more favorable matchups on the outside in 2026.”\n\nWasserman and Chadwick are talented writers, but this feels like a whiff. A lack of knowledge surrounding the Titans by mainstream media members isn’t new for this fanbase. A 32-year-old Ridley coming off a serious injury won’t be the Titans’ WR1 in 2026.\n\nIn fact, Ridley is likely competing for the WR3 role with both Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike. Ayomanor and Dike had impressive rookie seasons, and should be better as sophomores.\n\nAyomanor is a bigger bodied outside receiver with blocking capabilities. Like Ridley, Dike is flexible enough to play multiple receiving positions, both inside and outside. Ridley won’t be handed reps by Brian Daboll.\n\nExpect Tate and Robinson to be the Titans’ preferred receivers.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784633400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:25:\"Tennessee Titans Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:2;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12522;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"Cam Ward\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8126;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Wan\'Dale Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13279;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Carnell Tate\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2579;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"180613380713fe12270cc44d080d7f71\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Ranking the NFC North LBs, DBs, and coaches\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-podcasts/167310/detroit-lions-podcast-ranking-nfc-north-lbs-dbs-coaches\";s:11:\"description\";s:359:\"On Monday evening, the PODcast crew finished our NFC North positional rankings. Previously… On this episode, we debated the division’s best linebacker room, secondary, and coaching staff. At linebacker, it’s clear the Lions have the best individual linebacker in Jack Campbell, but with so many questions behind him, is it fair to rank Detroit No. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3019:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell laughs and talks with the media during questions at a press conference at the Detroit Lions Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He signed a 4-year extension worth $81 million in new money and it includes an $8.612 million signing bonus. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nOn Monday evening, the PODcast crew finished our NFC North positional rankings. Previously…\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-podcasts/166689/2026-nfc-north-rankings-who-has-the-best-qbs-rbs-and-wrs\">We ranked the NFC North QBs, RBs, and WRs</a>… and\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-podcasts/166924/ranking-nfc-north-tight-end-offensive-defensive-line-2026-season\">The NFC North TEs, OL, and DL </a>\n\n\nOn this episode, we debated the division’s best linebacker room, secondary, and coaching staff.\n\nAt linebacker, it’s clear the Lions have the best individual linebacker in Jack Campbell, but with so many questions behind him, is it fair to rank Detroit No. 1? Or is Green Bay’s Edgerrin Cooper, Zaire Franklin, and Isaiah McDuffie trio better overall? And what do we think of Devin Bush in Chicago? Will that work? \n\nThen we move to the secondary, where we try to figure out where the Lions fit. There are so many questions at both cornerback and safety, but Detroit did a relatively good job building out enough depth to have experienced options nearly everywhere. In a division that doesn’t have a ton of standouts—particularly at cornerback—is it possible Detroit tops the rankings?\n\nFinally, we close with the highly debated coaching rankings. How quick are we to give Ben Johnson credit in Chicago after one highly successful season? And has the shine completely worn off Kevin O’Connell? Then we have a long conversation about our level of confidence in both Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. \n\nPlus, the PODcast kicks off with a discussion about whether Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown are fairly ranked in ESPN’s latest positional rankings. \n\nYou can catch the entire episode on whatever podcasting platform you prefer by searching Pride of Detroit. Or you can listen using the embedded Spotify player below. \n\n(As of writing, the embedding isn’t working, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/6chYvMMSVelToJWdIoeOR8?si=8b2bfcb343134faf\">so you can just click here instead</a>)\n\nOr, if you’d prefer to WATCH the PODcast, it’s available over on our <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/l7RuwKNB1RE?si=eNyGPOGHdxKuj8Qr\">YouTube page</a> or <a href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2824906739\">Twitch channel</a>. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784631905;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";i:1;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Podcasts\";i:2;s:24:\"NFC North news and notes\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2580;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5fdf6bd11f6fc9583babbd886a3abff9\";s:5:\"title\";s:219:\"[SleeperNFL] Highest-rated QBs in Madden 27: 99 - Josh Allen 99 - Matthew Stafford 97 - Joe Burrow 94 - Lamar Jackson 93 - Patrick Mahomes 92 - Drake Maye 91 - Dak Prescott 90 - Caleb Williams ❄️ 90 - Justin Herbert\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v2f5kj/sleepernfl_highestrated_qbs_in_madden_27_99_josh/\";s:11:\"description\";s:59:\" submitted by /u/MITCalebWil1iams [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:297:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/MITCalebWil1iams\"> /u/MITCalebWil1iams </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2076863085902790968\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v2f5kj/sleepernfl_highestrated_qbs_in_madden_27_99_josh/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784631678;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:9:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6797;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Justin Herbert\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Caleb Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:8;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2581;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"de22f5f5942207fa630f644fa786482f\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Cowboys news: Jaishawn Barham is an intriguing player as a rookie\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/210466/jaishawn-barham-lt-overton-jalen-thompson-george-pickens\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"Jaishawn Barham: A Dark Horse 26′ Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate – Cody Warren, Inside The Star The Cowboys will need a pass rush by committee approach this season, and rookie Jaishawn Barham could fit into that very well. Christian Parker has a defender, much like Downs, who he can move around the defensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11401:\"\n\n\n \n \n\n<a href=\"https://insidethestar.com/jaishawn-barham-a-dark-horse-26-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-candidate\">Jaishawn Barham: A Dark Horse 26′ Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate – Cody Warren, Inside The Star</a>\n\nThe Cowboys will need a pass rush by committee approach this season, and rookie Jaishawn Barham could fit into that very well.\n\n\nChristian Parker has a defender, much like Downs, who he can move around the defensive front seven. Barham can play just about every position from linebacker to the defensive line.\n\n\n\nWe don’t have to watch Dallas force this guy into a job. If <a href=\"https://insidethestar.com/christian-parkers-hire-follows-a-cowboys-super-bowl-pattern\">Christian Parker is as advertised</a>, he will find a way to put this young man in a position to succeed. Or find the position that Barham can cause the most havoc and keep using him there.\n\n\n\nJaishawn Barham Gives Dallas Options\n\n\n\nI would hate to see the Cowboys line Jaishawn Barham up at inside linebacker every snap and just call it good.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/wolverines/football/2026/02/26/jaishawn-barham-michigan-football-position-switch-nfl-combine/88883857007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">He can do much more than that</a>.\n\n\n\nAt Michigan, Jaishawn Barham handled linebacker duties while also succeeding near the line. He has the size to fight through traffic and enough burst to make a quarterback nervous.\n\n\n\nI would keep him inside against a running team and let him get downhill. He could even spy a mobile quarterback, and on passing downs, walk him up to the line and make the offense decide if he’s coming or not.\n\n\n\nI want to see that kind of uncertainty from this defense.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210365/2026-roster-rundown-defensive-line-lt-overton\">Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: DT LT Overton – Jess Haynie, Blogging The Boys</a>\n\nLT Overton was a great pick to help the Cowboys continue adding size to the defensive line.\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nYears in NFL: 0 Acquired by: 2026 4th-round pick\n\n\n\nOverton is no stranger to change. He spent 2022-2023 at Texas A&M before transferring to Alabama, where he’s started the last two years at edge. He posted career highs as a senior with 26 solo tackles, six tackles for loss, and four sacks. Overton just missed playing college ball with fellow Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs, who left the Crimson Tide for Ohio State in the same offseason that Overton left the Aggies.\n\n\n\nDespite the extra recognition from playing at Alabama, Overton only had middling appeal in the 2026 draft class. He was too big and not athletic enough for the modern NFL pass rusher, looking more like a run stopper. There was pre-draft talk that he might fare best by bulking up and moving inside, and that’s exactly what the Cowboys saw in Overton when they use a late fourth-round pick to select him.\n\n\n\n2026 Projections\n\n\n\nRole: Backup DT Roster Chance: 95%\n\n\n\nThat said, we expect Overton to at least get a season. The Cowboys took him with a clear plan to move him inside. While he may not be a traditional 3-4 defensive end, Overton does fit the modern build of athletic 3-tech tackles. He will likely see work in nickel and other formations where size isn’t as important up front, rotating with veteran Jonathan Bullard as similar players.\n\n\n\nThe transition may keep Overton on the sideline most of the year, or at least the early portion. He will need to learn technique while also developing physically for the role. We’ll probably see more of Bullard and Otito Ogbonnia in the rotation with Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark. There are some excellent mentors for Overton in that group, hopefully helping him to develop quickly. If the Cowboys are going to carry him on the 53-man roster this year, he may end up having to play more once any of the veterans gets injured.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/role-call-jalen-thompson-has-the-iq-versatility-to-lead-cowboys\">Role Call: Jalen Thompson has the IQ, versatility to lead Cowboys – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nEven before drafting Caleb Downs, the Cowboys made a splash on the backend of the defense by signing Jalen Thompson.\n\n\nHow He Got Here:\n\n\n\nJalen Thompson began his journey to the NFL in Compton, where he began to make a name for himself at La Serna High School before transferring to Downey High School, ultimately finding his way as a three-star recruit to Washington State. He went on to earn Second-team All-Pac 12 honors (2017), catching the eye of NFL scouts in the process, and ultimately got the call from the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft — where he spent seven seasons before signing with the Cowboys in 2026, reuniting with secondary coach Ryan Smith in the process.\n\n\n\nPlenty — Thompson’s exceedingly high football IQ and versatility makes him a ready-made fit for what defensive coordinator Christian Parker wants in a defensive back. The 27-year-old was signed to multi-year deal in free agency for a reason, and that’s because he’s part of a bigger long-term solution in the Cowboys’ defensive backfield. Expect to see him move around between free safety, strong safety and nickel corner, with a rep or two at off-ball linebacker mixed in as well, at times. Thompson is a field general of the highest order (which is why he’s a green dot candidate) and is expected to combine with rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs to help turn Dallas’ secondary into something … different.\n\n\n\nDid You Know:\n\n\n\nCaleb Downs enters as the headline defensive acquisition by the Cowboys this offseason, but Thompson is one of the most important additions in free agency ahead of the NFL Draft that sent Downs to Dallas. Thompson provides a veteran presence but at the age of 27, an exceptional mix of youth and experience.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://thelandryhat.com/nfl-coach-hits-the-nail-on-the-head-with-cowboys-george-pickens-conundrum\">NFL coach hits the nail on the head with Cowboys’ George Pickens conundrum – Levi Dombro, The Landry Hat</a>\n\nThe Cowboys want to see a repeat performance from George Pickens alongside CeeDee Lamb in 2026.\n\n\nNFL coach perfectly encapsulates George Pickens issue Dallas Cowboys are grappling with\n\n\n\nHidden in the top 10 NFL wide receiver rankings that <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49252915/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler compiled</a> by polling executives, coaches and scouts around the league was a quote from an anonymous NFL offensive coach about Pickens, who came in at No. 7 on this list, just one spot behind CeeDee Lamb:\n\n\n\n“One of the best I’ve ever seen at the contested catch,” a veteran NFL offensive coach said. “There’s such untapped ability there. It’s just a consistency issue and where his head’s at week to week.”\n\n\n\nThat is the perfect encapsulation of the Cowboys’ Pickens conundrum.\n\n\n\nOn the one hand, Pickens does things on a football field that even some of the best NFL wide receivers can’t dream of. When Pickens is on, he’s on, and there is no stopping him. Scarier for other teams is the fact that he may not have even reached the peak of his powers yet in his young career.\n\n\n\nAnd yet consistency is an issue for Pickens, who had almost as many games with fewer than 40 receiving yards (4) as games with over 130 (5). That is a wide range of outcomes for a team to expect from a player in a game, especially one who may be getting paid in the ballpark of $40 million annually.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/dak-prescott-super-bowl-or-bust-comments-opinion/\">Dak Prescott’s Super Bowl comments spark the wrong question about the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 season – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports</a>\n\nThe Cowboys are looking for their first playoff berth in three seasons, and first under Brian Schottenheimer.\n\n\n“Each year you think that, but when you have the last year that we did, the offense that we did, you’ve been making changes and you’ve got a great defensive coordinator and you’ve got young guys, old guys, a great mix of veterans with talent, and us understanding what needs to be done,” Prescott said. He added that if a teammate doesn’t share that mentality, “honestly, I don’t want you on my team.”\n\n\n\nThat’s what you want to hear from your quarterback. You never want to hear Prescott say the team would settle for a playoff appearance. And he’s not alone. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer recently said in an interview that his plan is to be playing in the Super Bowl on Feb. 14. Whether it comes off as wildly optimistic, realistic, or straight out of a fantasy is not for us to say. But clearly, the organization is leaning into the conversation rather than dodging it.\n\n\n\nBut are they that good?\n\n\n\nHere’s the thing about that label, though. It typically applies to teams so loaded that anything short of a championship feels like a failure. Take the Los Angeles Rams. They traded for Myles Garrett, acquired cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, retained Matthew Stafford, and are coming off an NFC Championship Game appearance. Reports suggest <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/not-trading-for-myles-garrett-could-get-more-expensive-aaron-donald/\">Aaron Donald is even considering a return from retirement</a>. That is a Super Bowl-or-bust roster.\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys are not. For starters, they won seven games last year. Betting projections have them winning around 10 games, and in the current playoff format with three wild-card spots and 17 games, 10 wins doesn’t guarantee anything. Most playoff teams recently have needed 11 wins, and at 10, you’re sweating tiebreakers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily discussion question: What is the floor on this team in your opinion?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784631600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Dallas Cowboys News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13381;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jaishawn Barham\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13376;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Caleb Downs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2582;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"04c6aa1694007b897909a7f866e30c54\";s:5:\"title\";s:86:\"Eagles News: “Jihaad Campbell could quickly emerge as a star in his second season”\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177793/eagles-news-jihaad-campbell-could-quickly-emerge-as-a-star-in-his-second-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:358:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … 2026 NFL All-Breakout Team, Defense: Abdul Carter, Jihaad Campbell, Travis Hunter poised for big Year 2 – NFL.comJIHAAD CAMPBELL — After serving an apprenticeship under Nakobe Dean during his rookie season, Campbell is ready to take the full-time reins as Philadelphia’s man in the middle […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13827:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 10, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell (30) shadow boxes during minicamp at Jefferson Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-all-breakout-team-defense-abdul-carter-jihaad-campbell-travis-hunter-poised-for-big-year-2\">2026 NFL All-Breakout Team, Defense: Abdul Carter, Jihaad Campbell, Travis Hunter poised for big Year 2 – NFL.com</a> JIHAAD CAMPBELL — After serving an apprenticeship under Nakobe Dean during his rookie season, Campbell is ready to take the full-time reins as Philadelphia’s man in the middle following Dean’s free-agent departure to Las Vegas. The athletic linebacker will enhance defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s scheme with his length and range. Moreover, he will add a new dimension to the Eagles’ defense with his playmaking ability at the second level, shining as a run-and-chase defender with pass-rush ability. With the former first-rounder installed in a premium position in Fangio’s D, Campbell could quickly emerge as a star in his second season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177640/the-2026-eagles-are-taking-connection-seriously\">The 2026 Eagles are taking “connection” seriously – BGN</a> “Tough. Detailed. Together.” Since Nick Sirianni was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021, he has doubled down on his core values for the team, with connection being one of the most prominent staples. He’s prioritized this in many ways over the years, but heading in the 2026 season, we’re seeing more of the relationship building that’s happening behind the scenes and ahead of training camp. Not that these opportunities to connect as teammates and friends haven’t existed in the past, but there has seemingly been more cameras around to capture it this year. Whatever your opinion on football players posting their workouts, during a long offseason, it at least gives fans a little hope that the team is focused and building a solid foundation in their time away from the building. If nothing else, the 2026 Eagles roster should be as close as ever as they embark on (another) season with high expectations.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122828/nfl-fans-predict-the-nfc-division-winners\">NFL fans predict the NFC division winners – SB Nation</a> Eagles overwhelming NFC East favorites. We started our tour of the NFC in the East, where the Philadelphia Eagles were tapped as overwhelming favorites to win the division. Of those who responded, 67% picked Philadelphia to win the division, followed by the Dallas Cowboys with 15%, and the New York Giants with 13%. Washington rounded out the results with 5%. You can see the results, and the full discussion that followed, here.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/nick-sirianni-not-concerned-sean-mannion-inexperienced-offensive-coordinator/742483/\">Why Nick Sirianni isn’t concerned handing the keys to inexperienced OC – NBCSP</a> Sirianni likes that story so much because it shows just how hard of a worker Mannion is; how bad he wants it. Sirianni also said that during the spring, there wasn’t a day he beat Mannion to the Jefferson Health Training Complex and there wasn’t a day where Mannion’s car wasn’t still in the parking lot when he left. That work ethic at least partially explains why the Eagles feel like Mannion is ready to be an offensive coordinator in just his third season as a coach at any level. “This dude loves football and he loves to work,” Sirianni said. “I mean I’ve really enjoyed being around him and just his desire. Sometimes we think ‘man he’s talented’ about everybody, ‘man he’s just got it.’ But it doesn’t happen without, whether it’s a player, whether it’s Sean, it doesn’t happen without just this obsession to get better.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7459464/2026/07/21/nfl-assistant-coaches-to-watch-2026-season/\">Assistant coaches who could break out in 2026 for all 32 NFL teams – The Athletic</a> Philadelphia Eagles: Joe Kasper, defensive pass game coordinator. If a young assistant coach can stick around — and even thrive — under top defensive mind Vic Fangio, he is often destined for bigger things. Kasper has worked for Fangio in both Miami and Philadelphia, and is poised for a bigger role now that former colleague Christian Parker (another Fangio disciple) is in Dallas. Nguyen, our senior writer, noted that the “two-high trend will continue to grow and it seems like coaches that can successfully implement some of Fangio’s ideas into their systems take it to another level.” High expectations also surround first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who is expected to bring elements of Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay/Shanahan-derived system to Philadelphia.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/news/2026-philadelphia-eagles-fantasy-preview-can-jalen-hurts-and-saquon-barkley-bounce-back\">2026 Philadelphia Eagles Fantasy Preview: Can Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley bounce back? – NBC Sports</a> 2026 Philadelphia Eagles Win Total. DraftKings Over/Under: 10.5. Pick: Under (-140). In my heart, I want to pick the over, but -140 for the under is a better price than you can find at most books. It’s easy to see why books think the Eagles aren’t likely to hit 11 wins. They lost several starters in free agency and drafted for the future. Makai Lemon isn’t going to fully replace A.J. Brown as a rookie and none of their subsequent picks are projected to start in 2026. Howie Roseman sacrificed some short-term win probability to build a better team in the long run, and that is enough to convince me to take the value on the under.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-2026-training-camp-position-preview-special-teams\">Eagles 2026 Training Camp Position Preview: Special Teams – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> Kicker Jake Elliott enters his 10th season of his storied career with the Eagles. The Illinois native is second all-time in career points for the Eagles (1,007), only behind David Akers (1,323). Elliott owns the record for most 50+ yard field goals (33) in team history. In Super Bowl LIX, he broke the record for most points in a Super Bowl by a kicker with 15, passing 1968 Don Chandler. The 2023 second-team All-Pro ended 2025 with 100% accuracy on field goals on the 39-yard line or closer. On extra points, Elliott had a 97.6% success rate in 2025. The Memphis product did something he had never done in his career in 2025 – record a special teams tackle. [BLG Note: I get that the team’s official website isn’t going to be super critical of Elliott but to not even make the slightest mention of his struggles the past two seasons is kinda wild.]\n\n<a href=\"https://steelersdepot.com/2026/07/after-asking-steelers-for-new-home-kenny-pickett-begged-eagles-to-trade-him-says-his-college-coach/\">After Asking Steelers For New Home, Kenny Pickett ‘Begged’ Eagles To Trade Him, Says His College Coach – Steelers Depot</a> “The Eagles did not want to trade him,” Narduzzi said <a href=\"https://youtu.be/HuIpEBM18zs?si=Jno7WiZsT_s1ni5S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recently on 99.9 The Fan’s YouTube channel.</a> “He begged to be traded because he wanted to compete and he felt like he wasn’t going to have a chance to beat out Jalen Hurts. I think there’s some misconceptions about, ‘They just got rid of him.’ No. They wanted him to stay, and they said, ‘We’re not trading you.’ And he begged, and they said, ‘If it’s good for us, we’ll trade you. But if it’s not good for us, we’re not making that move.’”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/83955/decoding-jonathan-gannons-eagles-defense-what-the-coverage-data-reveals\">Decoding Jonathan Gannon’s Eagles Defense: What the Coverage Data Reveals – Acme Packing Company</a> Taken together, the data supports a more nuanced read of Gannon than either side of the public debate about him usually allows. He wasn’t simply “too passive,” as some critics argued throughout 2022 — the third-down man-coverage rates and the spikes in blitz aggression in specific weeks show a coordinator capable of asking his defense to take risks when the situation called for it. But he also wasn’t a chess master constantly innovating new wrinkles — the season-long drift toward zone and away from blitzing suggests a defense settling into its most repeatable, lowest-variance version of itself as the year went on, trusting disciplined execution of a smaller menu of calls over an expanding one.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/210293/dak-prescott-playoffs-performance-interceptions-failures\">How much Cowboys failure belongs to Dak Prescott – Blogging The Boys</a> But he has. That’s because there is another option that remains, and that is for Prescott to be the thing that is elevated. That is not a crazy expectation. Dak is compensated heavily, and it is totally fair to expect a player who commands that type of team resources to make a bigger impact. He has to, at some point, be the guy who punishes aggressive defensive attacks instead of falling victim to them. When the clock is running down, he has to make that throw. He has to be that guy. While Prescott is by no means the problem in Dallas, he has not been the solution either. That does not mean he won’t be, but the secret ingredient for the Cowboys’ success is not some big front-office trade or a shortage of receiving weapons. It is Dak. He is the secret ingredient, and when the Cowboys finally do get over the hump, it is going to be because Prescott played like a champion quarterback.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/425484/david-blough-jayden-daniels-treylon-burks-mike-sainristil-prove-2026-nfl-season\">David Blough among Washington Commanders with most to prove in 2026 – Hogs Haven</a> I really struggled with whether to put Daniels on this list, considering there are so many things he doesn’t have to prove to anyone. It’s clear that Daniels is a true franchise quarterback capable of producing among the NFL’s best. He showed that as a rookie in 2024. There’s no doubting his accuracy or arm strength or football IQ. There shouldn’t be consternation about him playing well predominantly under center. He’s a leader. He commands respect. He’s got it. Health is the only thing, after missing 10 games last season due to various injuries. That’s still true after he played 17 plus the playoffs the year before. The only question about him coming out of college was about dealing with the heavy hits his playing style often invites, though he has always been a good pocket passer with solid footwork. Playing a full season would be great for the Commanders and would silence the one question mark about his NFL potential.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165590/cam-skattebo-reacts-to-furor-over-failed-backflip\">NY Giants’ RB Cam Skattebo reacts to furor over failed backflip – Big Blue View</a> New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo went viral over the weekend for a backflip flop at Fanatics Fest in New York City. He reacted to the five-alarm fire that set off in some corners of the fanbase by promising not to get hurt before training camp. “I’m gonna address the elephant. I will not hurt myself before the season,” Skattebo said Sunday during a Q and A on Sirius XM. 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Training Camp is just 10 days away, and all the excitement for the 2026 season will finally move from speculation on paper to speculation on the field. And while all eyes will be on how Bo Nix’s ankle is doing, how Jaylen Waddle is fitting into the offense, how the rookies […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6404:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 16: Jahdae Barron #23 of the Denver Broncos celebrates during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on November 16, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nTraining Camp is just 10 days away, and all the excitement for the 2026 season will finally move from speculation on paper to speculation on the field. \n\nAnd while all eyes will be on how Bo Nix’s ankle is doing, how Jaylen Waddle is fitting into the offense, how the rookies are adjusting and which stars look solid again, there are several second-year players who could go under the radar if we are not paying attention but have the potential for strong sophomore campaigns.\n\nHere are three second-year players I’m most curious about as our July 31 start date inches closer.\n\nWR Pat Bryant\n\nBryant quietly became a trusted target for Bo Nix during the second half of his rookie season. He isn’t the fastest receiver on the roster, but he was a reliable target. With strong hands and good route discipline, he could quietly become a secret weapon while defenses focus attention on Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton.\n\nIf he develops into a consistent red-zone threat, Bryant could easily double last year’s touchdown production.\n\n“He’s a quick study. He gets it real fast,” said head coach Sean Payton earlier this summer. “I think one of his great skill sets is his run after the catch because his feet stay on the ground when he catches it. He’s got strong hands in traffic. He’s having a good stretch here.”\n\nPayton added that there’s a maturity to Bryant already this season, which is exactly what you hope for with the second-year players. They know the ropes, the system and the playbook.\n\n“He’s healthy…he knows exactly what to do and, and there’s a confidence about him, a maturity,” Payton added. “You wouldn’t feel like he was a second-year player if you didn’t know it.”\n\n\nBo Nix throws it up to Pat Bryant II for the TD! The first career TD for the rookie WR 🙌 DALvsDEN on CBS/Paramount+<a href=\"https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt\">https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/C3z7yWt6ft\">pic.twitter.com/C3z7yWt6ft</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1982566151159943574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 26, 2025</a>\n\n\nCB Jahdae Barron\n\nThe Broncos first-round draft pick in 2025 was basically a non-entity for the defense last season, but the second-year cornerback seems ready to step up for a big Year Two.\n\nPayton noted that Barron’s early offseason work was looking good and Barron’s film room study was paying off.\n\n “You can tell that he is progressively getting better,” Payton said during OTAs. “His IQ and his fundamentals of the game, it seems like he is wise beyond his years going into his second year. I’m excited for him.”\n\nAs a rookie Barron played just a little over 300 defensive snaps. He and his coach hope for a bigger impact from the former Texas cornerback this season.\n\n“I think he’s an instinctual player,” the coach said, “so I think for him it’s just getting the reps and the practice work.”\n\nBarron’s progress in the offseason was noted by All Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain, so that’s always a good sign.\n\n“He’s been studying in the film room. You can tell he’s progressively getting better,” Surtain said last month. “His I.Q. and his fundamentals of the game, it seems like he’s wise beyond his years going into his second year, so, I’m excited for him.”\n\n\nI think we all forget Jahdae Barron was robbed of a pick-six on Mahomes last season <a href=\"https://t.co/W1Mxj9rBsT\">pic.twitter.com/W1Mxj9rBsT</a>— 𝙀𝙙𝙜𝙚 💥 (@BroncosEdge_) <a href=\"https://x.com/BroncosEdge_/status/2059016938697957805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 25, 2026</a>\n\n\nRB RJ Harvey\n\nThere’s been a lot of talk already about the running back room this season with the addition of an intriguing rookie in Jonah Coleman and the return of veteran JK Dobbins. How Harvey plays in year two could have a lot to do with how the Broncos’ rushing attack goes in 2026.\n\nFrom everything Payton has said, and everything we began to see the second half of his rookie season, suggests Harvey has the skill set to thrive in year two. Not only can he run, he can catch in the backfield, create explosive plays and pass protect.\n\nBut perhaps the best indicator of Harvey’s second year potential is how he has spent his offseason — studying fellow running back stars like Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker.\n\n“Just watching more film, watching other guys around the league, watching their film … just trying to see things on film that they do, trying to help better my game,” Harvey said. “In Year Two in the system, I feel way more comfortable and it’s only going to get better from where I left off.”\n\nEven with Dobbins considered the main attraction, the Broncos will want to be careful with the veteran’s load, and the guy poised to take on more of it will be Harvey. 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Less than three years ago, Sneed was a shutdown cornerback in the Chiefs’ defense. He has objectively underperformed since that championship season in 2023, leading to his release by the Tennessee Titans with two years remaining […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9860:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 20: L\'Jarius Sneed #38 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates as he runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 20, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe latest\n\nA boom-or-bust storyline ahead of <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> training camp is the return of cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.\n\nLess than three years ago, Sneed was a shutdown cornerback in the Chiefs’ defense. He has objectively underperformed since that championship season in 2023, leading to his release by the <a href=\"https://muisccitymiracles.com\">Tennessee Titans</a> with two years remaining on a four-year deal that guaranteed Sneed $55 million.\n\nSoon, we will find out if Sneed can perform like the player worthy of that contract just a few years ago. It is clearly Sneed’s goal ahead of this season.\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/ljarius-sneed-steve-spagnuolo-secondary-titans/\">L’Jarius Sneed Issues Tough 4-Word Message After Chiefs Return | Heavy Sports</a>\n\n\nNow at 29 years old, Snead inked a league minimum deal of $1.215 million to rejoin the Chiefs (on top of the $3 million Tennessee must pay him in 2026) and will return to his origins in hopes of reclaiming his identity and putting his mark back on the NFL in what will be his seventh professional season.\n\n\n\n“Reclaim who I am,” Sneed told KTLA News of his intentions in 2026.\n\n\n\n“Not to prove anything, but to show people I am who I was,” he continued.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.griffonnews.com/news/state/best-fantasy-performances-in-kansas-city-chiefs-history/article_f736caeb-f271-50a1-8d6a-f9e806a2ef95.html\">Best fantasy performances in Kansas City Chiefs history | Griffon News</a>\n\n\n#3. 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Jamaal Charles, December 15, 2013\n\n\n\nStats: 20 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs, 195 Receiving Yards, 4 Receiving TDs Game: KAN vs OAK, 56-31 Win Fantasy points: 51.5\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/onsi/chiefs-position-battle-watching-closest-in-training-camp-and-how-itll-play-out\">Chiefs Position Battle I’m Watching Closest in Training Camp (And How It’ll Play Out) | Sports Illustrated</a>\n\n\nNone of Sneed, Kohou, Roland-Wallace or Canady made our list of the top 25 Chiefs entering the 2026 season, but all four have a path to become a starter and one of Kansas City’s most vital defenders this year.\n\n\n\nFor now, Canady may have the longest path. That’s not cause for alarm; Canady is still the team’s best-case long-term solution, potentially building an excellent young trio with Delane and Williams in 2027 and beyond. But with three more veteran players ahead of him, he’d have to prove quite a lot in camp to take the starting role.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/pre-camp-breakdown-evaluating-the-chiefs-group-of-defensive-backs-x3876\">Pre-Camp Breakdown: Evaluating the Chiefs Group of Defensive Backs | The Mothership</a>\n\n\nPrior to joining the Chiefs, Knowles was starter at nickelback at Florida State in 2024, tallying 32 tackles, four pass-breakups, two tackles-for-loss and a sack in 12 games.\n\n\n\nIt’s also worth mentioning that the 5-foot-10, 189-pound Knowles recorded a 41-inch vertical jump at his pro day last year that would have led all cornerbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine.\n\n\n\nHis continued development as a potential slot corner and ace special teamer will be something to watch in camp.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://arrowheadaddict.com/noah-gray-has-17-games-to-escape-kc-chiefs-hot-seat\">Noah Gray has 17 games to escape the Chiefs hot seat | Arrowhead Addict</a>\n\n\nIf Gray can return to his career-best form from 2024—437 yards, 40 receptions on 49 targets, five touchdowns, and 25 first downs—then maybe that will prove to the Chiefs that he can be a reliable TE1. Maybe.\n\n\n\nBut even then, those kinds of numbers still might not be enough. And if having the best season of your career isn’t enough to save your job, which very well might be the case for Gray, then I can’t imagine how a seat could get any hotter than that.\n\n\n\nHot seat verdict: A steep decline in production and a high price tag mean Gray’s seat is hotter than the surface of Mercury (867° F), the hottest planet in our solar system. 9.5/10.\n\n\nAround the NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-devonte-wyatt-three-year-57-million-extension\">Packers, DT Devonte Wyatt agree to terms on three-year, $57M extension | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nA former 2022 first-round pick out of Georgia, Wyatt’s career in Wisconsin has included glimpses of top-tier potential but has also been hampered by his injury struggles. In Wyatt’s last two campaigns, he’s played in 24 of 34 regular-season games and saw his 2025 season cut short by season-ending fibula and ankle injuries.\n\n\n\nWhen healthy, Wyatt rounded into form in his second and third seasons, logging 10.5 sacks and 59 tackles between 2023 and 2024. He posted higher rates of production in 2025, too, tallying another four sacks and 27 tackles in 10 games before spending the remainder of the season on injured reserve.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49391788/2026-nfl-season-all-backup-team-rosters-bench-players-barnwell\">NFL All-Backup Team: Could a roster of bench players contend? | ESPN</a>\n\n\nWe’re going to take a flier on Fulton, who was impressive under Jesse Minter with the Chargers in 2024 before earning a two-year, $20 million deal with the Chiefs in free agency. 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Is this a serious battle, or just terminology used by Reid to light a fire under Moore to improve training camp and offensive line performance?\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social Media\n\n\nFacebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadPride/\">Like our page</a>\n\n\n\nInstagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadpride/\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nX: Follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/arrowheadpride\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nAP Staff on X: <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/21408757/arrowhead-pride-on-social-media\">See complete list</a>\n\n\n\n90.9 The Bridge on X: Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/909thebridge\">@909thebridge</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784630700;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Arrowheadlines\";i:1;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7117;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"L\'Jarius Sneed\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2585;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c0816fb898ee0b0d51d5ebf8806f0312\";s:5:\"title\";s:31:\"The Bear’s Den, July 21, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/119257/chicago-bears-den-july-21-2026-offseason\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Jordan van den Berg ‘took the long road’ to NFL. Can he crack the DT rotation? Tribune article. Caleb Williams Leading Ranking of Best Young USC Stars in NFL I know this is the Season of the Lists™ but this is getting ridiculous. POLISH SAUSAGE Ryan […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10546:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 3: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears runs a play during a Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout at Halas Hall on June 3, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/18/chicago-bears-jordan-van-den-berg-rookie-profile/\">Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Jordan van den Berg ‘took the long road’ to NFL. Can he crack the DT rotation?</a>\n\nTribune article.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/caleb-williams-ranking-best-young-usc-trojans-stars-nfl-drake-london\">Caleb Williams Leading Ranking of Best Young USC Stars in NFL</a>\n\nI know this is the Season of the Lists™ but this is getting ridiculous.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ryan-clark-was-informed-of-his-firing-during-mondays-nfl-live\">Ryan Clark was informed of his firing during Monday’s NFL Live</a>\n\nThat’s a whole new level of douchebaggery, ESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/more-espn-nfl-network-layoffs-are-coming-tuesday\">More ESPN, NFL Network layoffs are coming Tuesday</a>\n\nBecause it’s not good enough to make 27 bazillion dollars, you need to make 27.15 bazillion instead.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/missouri-rb-ahmad-hardy-medically-cleared-from-gunshot-wound-but-return-still-tbd\">Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy medically cleared</a>\n\nJacob Infante is now very happy.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/broncos-are-expected-to-re-hire-michael-wilhoite-as-a-member-of-their-staff\">Broncos are expected to re-hire Michael Wilhoite</a>\n\nThe team fired Wilhoite in March 2025 after his arrest on suspicion of second-degree assault of a police officer, misdemeanor obstruction of a police officer and misdemeanor criminal mischief. But all charges were dismissed on June 8, 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nflpa-should-focus-its-push-for-grass-on-one-team-at-a-time-starting-with-the-seahawks\">NFLPA should focus its push for grass on one team at a time, starting with the Seahawks</a>\n\nStart with the easy ones, outdoors stadiums where grass can grow in the sun. 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Year Two in the system, I feel way more comfortable and it\'s only going to get better from where I left off,\" Harvey said, via Andrew Mason of Denver Sports 104.3.Harvey had 146 carries for 540 yards and seven touchdowns last season, and added 47 catches for 356 yards and five more touchdowns. He made a big impact as a rookie, but he aspires to make the same kind of impact as the top running backs in the NFL.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784627749;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12489;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"RJ Harvey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2587;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f80b2cae820ca21b7af18de8dd001b92\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Commanders-Vikings Week 16; can Daronte Jones outdo his mentor Brian Flores?\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/423706/commanders-vikings-week-16-daronte-jones-outdo-mentor-brian-flores\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 O’Clock Club The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:29809:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) rushes the ball against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Gabriel Murphy (59) during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images | Brad Rempel-Imagn Images \n\nIt’s 5 o’clock somewhere…\n\nThe 5 O’Clock Club\n\nThe 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much <a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL news</a> being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a> to see the full 5 o’clock club archive\n\n2026 opponent preview series: <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422070/commanders-start-season-week-1-win-vs-eagles-in-philly\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422070/commanders-start-season-week-1-win-vs-eagles-in-philly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 1 Eagles</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/416526/previewing-washington-commanders-week-2-nfl-game-dallas-cowboys-5-oclock-club\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/416526/previewing-washington-commanders-week-2-nfl-game-dallas-cowboys-5-oclock-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 2 Cowboys</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/417153/previewing-washington-commanders-week-3-home-game-vs-seattle-seahawks-5-oclock-club\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/417153/previewing-washington-commanders-week-3-home-game-vs-seattle-seahawks-5-oclock-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 3 Seahawks</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/417686/previewing-washington-commanders-week-4-london-game-colts-5-oclock-club\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/417686/previewing-washington-commanders-week-4-london-game-colts-5-oclock-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 4 Colts</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/419171/previewing-washington-commanders-week-5-home-game-new-york-giants-nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/419171/previewing-washington-commanders-week-5-home-game-new-york-giants-nfl\">Wk 5 Giants</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/420586/preview-washington-commanders-week-6-game-49ers-san-francisco-nfl-monday-night-football\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/420586/preview-washington-commanders-week-6-game-49ers-san-francisco-nfl-monday-night-football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 6 49ers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/420965/washington-commanders-upset-visiting-super-bowl-favorite-la-rams-week-9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/420965/washington-commanders-upset-visiting-super-bowl-favorite-la-rams-week-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 9 Rams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422673/commanders-bengals-meet-part-2-24-mnf-thriller-week-11\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422673/commanders-bengals-meet-part-2-24-mnf-thriller-week-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 11 Bengals</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422851/commanders-favored-on-the-road-in-week-12-vs-cardinals-in-arizona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 12 Cardinals</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422958/washington-commanders-favored-road-game-nfl-week-13-vs-tennessee-titans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 13 Titans</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/423053/texans-elite-defense-visits-jayden-daniels-commanders-in-wk-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 14 Texans</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/423571/atlanta-falcons-vs-commanders-6th-straight-year-landover-nfl-week-15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 15 Falcons</a>\n\n\n\nPreviewing Washington’s 14 opponents of the ‘26 season — one at a time\n\nIn 2026, the Commanders will, like every other team in the NFL, play 17 games against 14 opponents. With the amount of roster change that NFL teams undergo annually along with the unusually large number of head coach and coordinator changes in 2026, it seems useful to spend some time to review each of Washington’s regular season opponents.\n\nVIKINGS\n\nThe Commanders complete the trifecta of 2026 games played against teams whose head coaches were once offensive coordinators in Washington by taking on Kevin O’Connell after having gone head-to-head against Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers in Week 6 and Sean McVay’s Rams in Week 9.\n\nWeek 16 Preview: Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings\n\nDate: Date & Time TBD Location: US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota\n\nThe Vikings had a very successful regular season in 2024, winning 14 games behind Sam Darnold before ultimately losing to the Rams on the opening weekend of the playoffs. It may have been the failure in that playoff game that led to Darnold’s departure to the Seahawks, where he led his team to a Super Bowl championship in February.\n\nThe Vikings entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations that did not come to fruition as the team stumbled to a 9-8 regular season 3rd place finish in the NFC North, missing the playoffs.\n\nThey now find themselves caught between two timelines: trying to win right now with veteran Kyler Murray, who has durability concerns, while simultaneously sheltering a young quarterback, JJ McCarthy, whose developmental timeline may have stalled.\n\n\n\"Justin Jefferson should never have a season like the one we saw last year.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/minakimes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@minakimes</a> needs to see better QB play from the Vikings this season ✍️ <a href=\"https://t.co/ONFoZppIGW\">pic.twitter.com/ONFoZppIGW</a>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNNFL/status/2075679504324829215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Commanders and Vikings will both enter the 2026 season with memories of magical 2024 seasons that ended in ultimate playoff disappointment followed by more or less forgettable 2025 seasons. The Commanders have re-tooled the coaching staff and are running it back with Jayden Daniels. The Vikings appear to be flailing about a bit at quarterback, but have stood firm with their coaching staff.\n\n\nDan Patrick wasn’t having any of Kevin O’Connell’s coachspeak on QB1 <a href=\"https://t.co/JAgCXyT0mT\">pic.twitter.com/JAgCXyT0mT</a>— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) <a href=\"https://x.com/CoachspeakIndex/status/2075604731909869655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nBy the time the game is played in Week 16, all the questions about these two rosters and coaching staffs are likely to have been answered, but right now, in mid-July, those questions abound.\n\nWill this be a matchup between two NFC powerhouses jockeying for better playoff seeding? Will it, rather, be a meaningless game between two teams suffering through another disappointing season? Or will it end up being a painful, one-sided affair akin to last year’s contest, with one team trying to secure a playoff berth while the other team’s fan base is thinking primarily on the game’s effect on draft position?\n\n\n\nThe All-Time Series Numbers\n\nRecently\n\nWashington heads to Minnesota trying to break a long losing streak on the road. The burgundy & gold has lost four straight games in the Twin Cities, with its last victory there coming back in 2007. Dan Quinn’s roster now faces the challenge of winning inside U.S. Bank Stadium to erase nearly two decades of road struggles against the Vikings.\n\nThe most recent game (which I referenced in the introduction above) was a 31-0 shellacking put on the Commanders in December 2025. Many fans feel as if Kliff Kingsbury sealed his doom in DC with a series of 3 incomplete passes after the Commanders faced 2nd & goal at the Vikings 2 yard line on Washington’s first possession of the game. Washington turned the ball over to the Vikings just before the end of the 1st quarter, then the defense allowed a 98-yard TD drive to make the game 14-0 and the rout was on. Washington’s subsequent offensive drives comprised 3 punts, 2 interceptions, and a fumble — with Vikings QB JJ McCarthy taking a knee on the final 3 snaps of the game to run off the final 2 minutes in a humiliating Week 14 defeat of Dan Quinn’s team.\n\nHistorical series\n\nAlthough the Vikings inaugural season was 1961, they didn’t play the Redskins until November 1968. The Vikings got off to a hot start, winning the first two games in the series, and 5 of the first 7 before the Redskins turned things around with 7 straight wins — including a pair of overtime games and 3 playoff victories — from the 1982 postseason to the 1992 postseason.\n\nIt’s been mostly downhill since that time, however, as the Vikings have won 11 of 15 games played since ‘93, and 8 of 10 since 2010.\n\nThe Vikings lead the all-time series 16-13, though Washington won 3 of 5 playoff games between the two teams in the 20-year stretch from the ‘73 season to the ‘92 season.\n\n\n\nVikings Coaching Staff \n\nWhile there were some staff changes, the Vikings coaching staff returns for the 2026 season substantially the same as it was in 2025, with the same head coach and coordinators. Perhaps the most significant coaching staff change was the hiring of Assistant Head Coach Frank Smith to replace Mike Pettine, who retired. \n\nHead Coach: Kevin O’Connell Offensive Coordinator: Wes Phillips Defensive Coordinator: Brian Flores Special Teams Coordinator: Matt Daniels\n\nWashington & Minnesota: Contrasting offensive philosophies\n\nWhile Minnesota’s offensive designer — head coach Kevin O’Connell — and Washington’s new OC David Blough are both seen as young, creative and intelligent former players and offensive innovators (and Blough was in Minnesota briefly as a player under KOC), they take different approaches to offensive design.\n\nO’Connell, who had a successful 3-year stint in Washington that saw him rise in 3 seasons from QB coach to offensive coordinator, is a direct branch of the dominant Sean McVay coaching tree. His foundational philosophy was cemented while working under Jay Gruden in Washington and later as Sean McVay’s offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams. His system relies heavily on West Coast timing, mid-zone/outside-zone run principles, and a heavy volume of 11-personnel groupings to stress the defense through the air.\n\nLike KOC, David Blough has risen rapidly through Washington’s offensive coaching ranks, moving from Assistant QB coach to OC, also in 3 years. While both O’Connell and Blough trace elements of their offensive identity to the same schematic roots, they prioritize entirely different mechanics. Because Blough spent time as a practice squad player directly under O’Connell in Minnesota in 2022, the foundational DNA of the two systems shares a heavy West Coast influence, but his — that is Blough’s — implementation of that system for the 2026 season is expected to differ significantly from that of his old coach. In fact, many people expect his years playing under Ben Johnson in Detroit and working for Kliff Kingsbury in Washington to heavily influence the Washington offensive philosophy, making it a hybrid of multiple successful offensive philosophies.\n\nHere’s my best attempt to compare and contract what we know about Kevin O’Connel’s scheme and what we expect David Blough to do in Washington.\n\nThe Shared DNA: Play-Action and Rhythm\n\nBlough’s <a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-otas-david-blough-offensive-playbook-installation/65-8dc0fa1b-9ee0-4c59-9179-191e92f895c5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anticipated 2026 Commanders playbook</a> shares two massive commonalities with O’Connell’s Minnesota Vikings offense:\n\n\nHigh Play-Action Volume: Both coaches rely on heavy play-action concepts. While Washington ranked near the bottom of the league in play-action under Kliff Kingsbury, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZGC8ncKBkR/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blough has explicitly noted</a> that he will implement a system mirroring O’Connell’s and Ben Johnson’s propensity to freeze linebackers with run fakes.\n\n\n\nUnder-Center Mechanics: Under Kingsbury, the Commanders operated almost exclusively out of the shotgun and pistol. Blough is transitioning Jayden Daniels into a more <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/1157169696234154/posts/1386459193305202/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">old school, under-center NFL offense</a> to build intermediate passing windows—a staple of O’Connell’s structural rhythm.\n\n\nThe Key Differences: Personnel and Identity\n\nThe divergence comes down to the primary mechanism used to stress defenses:\n\n\nKevin O’Connell (Aerial/11-Personnel Focus): O’Connell favors an aerial-first attack that spaces the field. He operates heavily out of 11-personnel, utilizing precise route timing and horizontal stretches to get his elite playmakers, like Justin Jefferson, isolated in space.\n\n\n\nDavid Blough (Heavy Personnel/Physical Run Focus): Blough’s scheme is expected to be a hybrid heavily <a href=\"https://markbullock.substack.com/p/lessons-david-blough-can-learn-from\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">influenced by Ben Johnson’s physical run game</a>. In Washington, Blough says he plans on introducing heavier personnel groupings. Expect the Commanders to use 2- and 3-TE sets to establish a dominant <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/419288/which-side-ball-rank-higher-2026-offense-defense-washington-commanders-nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wide-zone rushing offense</a> that sets up the pass, rather than using the pass to set up the run.\n\n\nUltimately, Blough is taking O’Connell’s under-center, play-action passing structure and wrapping it inside a more physical, run-heavy zone blocking framework.\n\nThis appears to be at least partially personnel-driven. The Commanders do not have an elite WR group – Terry McLaurin is the only proven producer in the unit, and he is 31-years-old this year. The RB group is young, strong and deep, and the Commanders offensive line appears to most Washington fans to be a core strength of the offense – much more so than the national narrative would indicate. Finally, the unique mobility and passing skill of Jayden Daniels, combined with an attempt to avoid the kind of injury-ravaged season that he suffered in 2025, calls for a new approach.\n\nTwo teams, one defensive philosophy\n\nJust as we have assumed that David Blough’s Washington offense will look a great deal like the Ben Johnson offense, it is widely assumed that Washington’s defensive coordinator Daronte Jones will implement a defensive scheme with the Commanders that will be heavily influenced by his most recent boss, Brian Flores.\n\nAs it happens, Flores is the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings.\n\nCommanders offense vs Vikings defense\n\nThe battle between the Washington run game and Brian Flores’ defense hinges on which team can dictate the tempo at the line of scrimmage. Washington hopes to rely on establishing a physical, downhill ground attack to keep opponents honest and protect their quarterback. However, Flores runs a defensive system specifically designed to take away standard run keys. By constantly shifting players before the snap and overloading gaps, the Vikings force offensive lines to make split-second communication adjustments, often rendering traditional blocking schemes useless.\n\nThis schematic chess match carries an extra layer of strategic interplay because of the coaching connection between the two sidelines. Washington defensive coordinator Daronte Jones spent the last two seasons working directly under Flores as his defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator in Minnesota. Jones is now expected to implement a similar hyper-aggressive defensive identity in Washington. This means that Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will spend every week in practice navigating the exact same disguised pressures, simulated blitzes, and rotating coverages that Flores will throw at him on game day.\n\nBecause Daniels will routinely practice against an expected Flores-inspired system, the young quarterback might possess a deeper understanding of how these looks operate. He will have spent months learning where the soft spots are in an aggressive defense and when to pull the ball down to exploit vacated space with his legs. If Washington’s offensive staff can use Daniels’ familiarity to their advantage, they can anticipate Minnesota’s pressure looks and counter them with quick perimeter passes or designed quarterback draws.\n\nUltimately, Washington’s success on the ground will determine whether they can neutralize Flores’ pass rush, and the team will rely on a distinct committee of running backs to do so. \n\nSecond-year back Bill Croskey-Merritt is expected by many to handle the primary workload, using his speed and open-field burst to stress Minnesota’s boundary discipline on early downs – though developments in training camp may determine the roles of each member of Washington’s running back by committee. \n\nWhen Flores unleashes third-down blitzes, veteran Rachaad White should act as the crucial counterweight. His elite pass-protection skills and familiarity with Jayden Daniels—stretching back to their college days at Arizona State—make him an ideal safety valve in the screen game to punish aggressive linebackers. \n\nTo wear the defense down late, rookie Kaytron “Fatman” Allen brings physical, between-the–tackles power that may earn him a larger-than-expected slice of the RBBC pie, especially by the time of this Week 16 game. Allen’s ability to move the ball forward for tough yards can keep the Commanders ahead of the chains and out of predictable passing situations.\n\nVikings offense vs Commanders defense\n\nThe tactical mirror image of this game features a Minnesota offense trying to decipher a Washington defense that uses its own Brian Flores’ designed playbook against them. Because Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has apparently brought Brian Flores’ hyper-aggressive, amoeba-like defensive scheme with him to Washington, the Vikings offense finds itself in the unique position of playing against its own practice tape. Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell must design a game plan that beats a system he watches every day in training camp, knowing that Jones understands exactly which route concepts and protection slides give this specific defensive structure the most trouble.\n\nThe burden of executing this plan could fall squarely on Kyler Murray, whose mobility and pre-snap recognition will be tested by Washington’s disguised looks – IF he ends up playing quarterback in this game. It could be JJ McCarthy, or even former Commander Carson Wentz!\n\nJones is expected to frequently show zero-blitz alignments before dropping defensive backs into coverage, forcing the Vikings QB (whoever it turns out to be) to make lightning-fast post-snap reads. To counter this, Minnesota will lean on their veteran backfield pairing of Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason to stabilize the offense. Jones provides the steady pass protection and reliable check-down option needed to punish Washington’s blitzing linebackers, while Mason’s physical, between-the-tackles running style and elite yards-after-contact ability can absorb the brunt of the Commanders’ aggression, grinding out tough yards to keep Minnesota ahead of the chains.\n\nIf Murray (or McCarthy or Wentz) can navigate the initial waves of pressure, the focal point of the passing game will be isolating Justin Jefferson against Washington’s secondary. While Jones’ defensive scheme is designed to create chaos up front, it naturally leaves cornerbacks like Mike Sainristil and Trey Amos on islands downfield. O’Connell will likely use maximum-protection schemes to give his quarterback the extra second required to let Jefferson’s intermediate and deep routes develop. \n\nJordan Addison will also play a critical role on the opposite side, running quick slants and crossing routes into the vacated spaces created whenever Washington sends extra rushers after Murray.\n\n\nDJ in DC Daronte Jones is our new defensive coordinator <a href=\"https://t.co/rz6fweCEom\">pic.twitter.com/rz6fweCEom</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2017251455741362351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nUltimately, this matchup will come down to discipline and execution rather than schematic surprises. Both coaching staffs know the strengths and weaknesses of this defensive system inside and out, meaning the game will be won by the players on the field. If the Vikings QB and his offensive line can handle the pre-snap noise and identify Washington’s actual rushers, Minnesota has the explosive playmakers out wide to turn Jones’ aggression into big chunks of yardage. However, if the Commanders can generate quick pressure and force the passer into hurried throws, Washington’s Flores-inspired defense could successfully shut down the dangerous Kevin O’Connell offense.\n\n\n\nKey statistical 2025 rankings\n\nIt’s clear that, en route to a 9-8 season last year, the Vikings relied on their defense to do the heavy lifting as the offense ranked in the bottom-10 of most traditional statistical categories. Minnesota finished the season with a +11 point differential for 2025 despite fielding a defense that held opponents under 20 points per game on average (Take out the 31-0 beatdown of Washington, and the Vikings were -20 point differential in their other 16 games).\n\nOffensive Rankings (2025 Season)\n\n\nTotal Offense: 28th in yards per game (275.0 YPG)\n\n\n\nScoring Offense: 26th in points per game (20.2 PPG)\n\n\n\nPassing Offense: 29th in total passing yards (166.7 YPG)\n\n\n\nRushing Offense: 23rd in total rushing yards (108.3 YPG)\n\n\nDefensive Rankings (2025 Season)\n\n\nTotal Defense: 3rd in total yards allowed per game (282.6 YPG)\n\n\n\nScoring Defense: 7th in points allowed per game (19.6 PPG)\n\n\n\nPassing Defense: 2nd in total passing yards allowed (158.5 YPG)\n\n\n\nRushing Defense: 21st in total rushing yards allowed (124.1 YPG)\n\n\n\n\nRoster Moves: Trades, Free Agency and the Draft\n\nTrades\n\nThe headline trade of the Vikings offseason came on Day 2 of the Draft, when the Vikings traded standout OLB Jonathan Greenard + the 244th overall pick to the Eagles. In exchange, Minnesota received the 2026 98th overall pick and a 2027 third-round selection. While moving Greenard thinned out Brian Flores’ edge-rushing depth, the trade freed up massive financial flexibility against the salary cap and cleared the way for 3rd-year pass rusher Dallas Turner to step into a permanent starting role.\n\nThe Vikings front office also made several other draft day trades.\n\nFree Agency\n\nThe Vikings had a rather muted offseason. Outside of the very significant Jonathan Greenard trade and some extensions, the key veteran moves were the loss of DT Javon Hargrave and the signing of WR Jauan Jennings.\n\nKey Free agent signings\n\n\nWR Jauan Jennings\n\n\n\nTE TJ Hockenson (extension)\n\n\n\nLB Eric Wilson (extension)\n\n\n\nRB Aaron Jones (extension)\n\n\nFree agent losses\n\n\nDT Javon Hargrave\n\n\n\nWR Jalen Nailor\n\n\n\nP Ryan Wright\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 NFL Draft\n\nRound 1, No. 18: Caleb Banks (DL, Florida) – A supremely talented defensive lineman with elite size and high upside who enters the league working his way back from a left foot injury.\n\nRound 2, No. 51: Jake Golday (LB, Cincinnati) – A big, versatile 6-foot-5 off-ball linebacker and former edge rusher drafted to bring size to the run defense.\n\nRound 3, No. 82: Domonique Orange (NT, Ohio State) – A classic 322-pound, run-stopping nose tackle selected to explicitly rebuild the interior of the defensive line.\n\nRound 3, No. 97: Caleb Tiernan (OT, Northwestern) – A massive 6-foot-8, 323-pound offensive tackle who showed steady conceptual improvement over his college career.\n\nRound 3, No. 98: Jakobe Thomas (S, Miami) – A highly intelligent, versatile safety who logged five interceptions and 10 quarterback pressures last season.\n\nRound 5, No. 159: Max Bredeson (TE/FB, Michigan) – A rugged, run-blocking tight end who is expected to essentially operate as a fullback following a veteran retirement.\n\nRound 5, No. 163: Charles Demmings (CB, Stephen F. Austin) – A highly athletic developmental cornerback who posted a 42-inch vertical and a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the combine.\n\nRound 6, No. 198: Demond Claiborne (RB, Wake Forest) – An explosive backfield weapon who adds dynamic speed to the roster after running a 4.37-second 40-yard dash.\n\nRound 7, No. 235: Gavin Gerhardt (C, Cincinnati) – A late-round center prospect added to camp to compete for depth and a potential starting role following a veteran vacancy.\n\n\n\nBetting Lines\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-schedule/416127/washington-commanders-schedule-doesnt-favor-a-winning-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oddsmakers have established the home team as the favorite</a> for this matchup.\n\n\nPoint Spread: Commanders +2.5\n\n\n\nGame Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points\n\n\nA 2.5-point spread favoring the home team is less than standard, indicating that bettors lack complete confidence in the Vikings in this late-season home game. The point total is set at 46.5, reflecting expectations of moderate scoring by at least one of the two teams. 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DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Pat Freiermuth, Ben Skowronek, Mason Rudolph, and Roman Wilson went on a trip to Wyoming, per one of the photos being taken at Jackson Hole. Now, Rodgers has given everyone […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3725:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands for the national anthem before the NFL 2025 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLas week, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took to Instagram to post photos from a retreat he led with several teammates. DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Pat Freiermuth, Ben Skowronek, Mason Rudolph, and Roman Wilson went on a trip to Wyoming, per one of the photos being taken at Jackson Hole. Now, Rodgers has given everyone a rare glimpse into his personal life.\n\nOn Monday evening, the Steelers’ quarterback <a href=\"https://x.com/bepryor/status/2079367990269641008?s=20\">posted photos</a> with his mother Darla, father Ed, and brother Luke with the caption, “Another bonding week.” Rodgers was infamously estranged from his family for north of a decade, as it was revealed by his brother Jordan that the Super Bowl-winning quarterback didn’t speak to the rest of the family in 2016 while Jordan was competing on The Bachelorette.\n\n“It’s just the way he’s chosen to do life,” <a href=\"https://people.com/all-about-aaron-rodgers-family-ups-downs-8415009\">Jordan said</a>. “I chose to stay close with my family and my parents and my brother [Luke].”\n\n\nAaron Rodgers’ summer of bonding continues. He’s been estranged from his parents and close family for more than a decade, but just he posted a series of photos on Instagram with his family, captioned, “another bonding week <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/fam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fam</a>”<a href=\"https://t.co/e1HwZwiZXe\">https://t.co/e1HwZwiZXe</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/CsNHru289o\">pic.twitter.com/CsNHru289o</a>— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) <a href=\"https://x.com/bepryor/status/2079367990269641008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile Rodgers cited his <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-reunites-with-estranged-family\">parent’s strict religious beliefs</a> as the main reason for the falling out, it appears that the bridge has been rebuilt.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172514/former-steelers-rb-leveon-bell-arrested-in-ohio-tmz\">Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell arrested in Ohio</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-history/172495/top-30-greatest-pittsburgh-steelers-of-all-time-no-20-11-antonio-brown-hines-ward-james-harrison\">Top 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time: No. 20-11</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172489/steelers-mason-mccormick-named-to-pffs-2026-all-breakout-team-nfl\">Steelers’ Mason McCormick named to PFF’s 2026 All-Breakout team</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-coaching-staff/172486/jon-gruden-urges-steelers-to-put-their-faith-in-mike-mccarthy-cam-heyward-dallas-cowboys\">Jon Gruden urges Steelers to put their faith in Mike McCarthy</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172425/learning-the-mike-mccarthy-offense-what-is-the-west-coast-offense\">Learning the Mike McCarthy offense: What is the West Coast offense?</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784607233;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:7:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5846;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"DK Metcalf\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4972;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Mason Rudolph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6819;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Michael Pittman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11630;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Roman Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11727;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Payton Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7600;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Pat Freiermuth\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2590;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3f7d7ef0918ec49a9a90274de55f94ee\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"NY Giants news: What to expect from Darius Alexander; Cam Skattebo on backflip\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165613/darius-alexander-abdul-carter-cam-skattebo-jaxson-dart-metlife-stadium\";s:11:\"description\";s:419:\"Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks chose two New York Giants defenders on his 2026 All-Breakout defense— edge defender Abdul Carter and defensive tackle Darius Alexander. Giant fans, what are your expectations for Alexander and Carter this year? Today’s Giant news Giants’ Jaxson Dart reveals ‘biggest change’ under John Harbaugh: ‘Refreshing feeling’ | NJ.com Dart added to that optimism during his […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9022:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nFormer NFL scout Bucky Brooks chose two New York Giants defenders on <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-all-breakout-team-defense-abdul-carter-jihaad-campbell-travis-hunter-poised-for-big-year-2\">his 2026 All-Breakout defense</a>— edge defender Abdul Carter and defensive tackle Darius Alexander.\n\nGiant fans, what are your expectations for Alexander and Carter this year?\n\nToday’s Giant news\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nj.com/giants/2026/07/giants-jaxson-dart-reveals-biggest-change-under-john-harbaugh.html\">Giants’ Jaxson Dart reveals ‘biggest change’ under John Harbaugh: ‘Refreshing feeling’ | NJ.com</a>\n\n\nDart added to that optimism during his appearance at Fanatics Fest in Manhattan, where he raved about the Giants’ new culture under Harbaugh.\n\n\n\n“His identity starts in the trenches,” Dart said. “That’s what he wants to build the team around — our physicality and our toughness. I think the biggest change has been the culture — how Harbs establishes camaraderie between the team, the coaching staff, the standard. It’s a different feeling. It’s a refreshing feeling. I think we’re all really excited.”\n\n\nGetting to know Bobby Jamison-Travis’ game\n\n\nBreaking down Bobby Jamison-Travis\' college film 🎞️ <a href=\"https://t.co/Ts4UMNMUVj\">pic.twitter.com/Ts4UMNMUVj</a>— New York Giants (@Giants) <a href=\"https://x.com/Giants/status/2079253753773834361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/20/new-york-giants-unsung-veterans-motor-singletary-darius-slayton-jason-pinnock/90924102007/\">Which 3 Giants veterans will contribute more than anticipated in 2026? | The Record</a>\n\n\nDarius Slayton, WR. Slayton is certainly coming off a year to forget after getting paid to stay here and be a steadying presence within the offense. His Achilles’ heel was prevalent again with far too many drops (six), including on deep throws that should be his calling card. Slayton is still here, though, and as the longest tenured player on the roster with Dexter Lawrence gone, there will be an opportunity for him to defy all those odds stacked against him yet again.\n\n\n\nOf course, his absence this spring after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia leaves open the chance that others will pass him by on the depth chart. Veterans Odell Beckham Jr., Juju Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios were all signed to fight for spots, while rookie Malachi Fields showed enough flash to earn more reps in camp. Seemingly every time critics say to not expect production from Slayton, he delivers. I could see that again in 2026.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7456344/2026/07/20/nfl-players-all-32-teams-most-on-the-line-2026/\">NFL players with the most on the line in 2026: One from every team | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants: Kayvon Thibodeaux, OLB. The Giants listened to trade calls on Thibodeaux this offseason, but elected to keep the No. 5 pick from the 2022 draft when the offers were underwhelming. Thibodeaux was available because the Giants traded for Brian Burns in 2024 and drafted Abdul Carter in 2025. Thibodeaux is set to earn $14.75 million on his fifth-year option as a backup. Though he won’t start, Thibodeaux will have opportunities to rush the passer. If he produces an 11.5-sack season like he did in 2023, a monster payday awaits. If he struggles in a reduced role, he could be headed for a prove-it deal in free agency.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49391788/2026-nfl-season-all-backup-team-rosters-bench-players-barnwell\">NFL All-Backup Team: Could a roster of bench players contend? | ESPN.com</a>\n\n\nQB Jameis Winston, Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Giants don’t have the best roster in the league, but they give us two well-known veterans. Winston will be our third quarterback, and while he’s a known quantity at this point of his career, the 2015 No. 1 pick offers the same sort of high-risk, high-reward quarterback play we’re already getting from Flacco. With a less talented roster, we need a quarterback who can get white-hot for stretches of time.\n\n\n\nThibodeaux is likely to be the odd man out in a stacked group of edge rushers in New York. Brian Burns and Abdul Carter are the two primary starters, while first-round rookie Arvell Reese will also see snaps off the edge as a pass rusher. Thibodeaux is a candidate to be dealt at the trade deadline, but with an 11.5-sack season in his past, we’re going to take a shot on the 2022 No. 5 pick as a starting edge on Team Backup.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2026/07/20/jermaine-eluemunor-hypes-up-jaxson-dart/\">NYG’s Jermaine EluemunorJaxson Dart Can Be Best QB In The NFL! | TMZ</a>\n\n\nDrawing from his close perspective on Dart’s standout rookie season, the veteran lineman shared his optimism as the team gears up for the new campaign under head coach John Harbaugh.\n\n\n\n“We all want to win, and we have every single piece you can need,” Eluemunor told TMZ. “We have an elite left tackle (in Andrew Thomas). We have an up-and-coming quarterback who I think can be the best quarterback in the NFL,” Dart’s a fricking amazing player. I think he’s going to be crazy this year…He’s done a great job of taking that next step into that leadership role as such a young guy. And, you know, he’s got the team around him. Now everyone believes in him.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/07/20/jets-giants-breece-hall-nfl-grass-fields-world-cup/\">Jets, Giants players among those urging NFL to keep grass fields after World Cup | New York Daily News</a>\n\n\nThe World Cup is finished, but NFL players hope grass fields are not. After football venues including the Giants and Jets’ MetLife Stadium swapped out synthetic turf for natural grass for the global soccer tournament, big-name players have urged the NFL to stick with grass. Players including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, former Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas and former Giants safety Julian Love used the hashtag #WorthTheCost in their online pleas.\n\n\n\n“Turf vs Grass in December is no debate!” Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor wrote after attending Sunday’s final, which Spain won, 1-0 in extra time, over Lionel Messi-led Argentina. Doesn’t matter how cold it gets grass will always feel better. I’ve Played in Green Bay in early December and it still felt a million times better than turf anytime. Turf will never be the answer.”\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165586/ex-scout-2-2nd-year-giants-set-for-a-breakout-year\">Ex-scout: Abdul Carter, Darius Alexander set for breakout seasons</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165451/training-camp-replacing-gunner-olszewski-braxton-berrios-calvin-austin\">Giants training camp: Who will replace return man Gunner Olszewski?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165590/cam-skattebo-reacts-to-furor-over-failed-backflip\">Cam Skattebo reacts to furor over failed backflip</a>\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nNOTE: We will occasionally drop good Feed posts into the links. Your recommendations will help determine that.\n\nBBV mailbag\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784606400;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12574;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Abdul Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2591;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fe7a1c686a880de18875492e0bd1abfd\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"The best contender pickup for each position\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v27286/the_best_contender_pickup_for_each_position/\";s:11:\"description\";s:3566:\"Have seen a lot of talk about rankings and player value the last few days around here so I figured I\'d do something with it all and list my favorite pickup at each position (excluding TE) for a contender based on those rankings. What I am looking for is cheap cost to acquire compared to the potential production they can give me this year and maybe next year without caring about anything further than that. The higher the cost the higher floor I want on these players. Additionally, I will not be choosing players I think I can get for cheap now and flip later (say: Brock Purdy) because that\'s a different thing. These are just people I\'m looking to buy now, get production from, and then expect them to die on my roster for one reason or another. Quarterback: Jared Goff, QB20 on KTC His lack of rushing upside has always kept his fantasy price low but now he is coming in at a low end QB2 price while his production has been low end QB1 for the last four years. Each of the past four years has seen him play all 17 games and produce a top 10 finish and he\'s still standing behind a great OL surrounding by elite weapons in ARSB, Jameson, Gibbs, and LaPorta. His lack of rushing upside and being on the wrong side of 30 means he likely won\'t ever climb that much higher in value but all this is about is production for contenders and you cannot beat his price at the QB position for that. Recent trades on FantasyCalc for SF leagues include Malik Willis + 27 2nd, Kincaid + 27 2nd, and Monongai + 27 2nd. This is dirt cheap for a player that has been giving you QB7-10 results the past 4 years. RB: Chuba Hubbard, RB33 on KTC Two years ago Chuba had 7 different games with a RB10 or better production and 3 of those were top 5. Last year the Panthers signed Dowdle who ended up earning a significant share of touches resulting in neither putting up great results when both played (though Dowdle put up 2 consecutive rb1 finishes when Chuba was out and another rb2 finish the week Chuba had only 5 touches). The point being that the Carolina backfield has been amazing under Canales and we have no reason to expect anything different this year. Dowdle has left for Pittsburgh and the team brought in no other competition to the RB room via FA or the draft. Chuba\'s only competition comes from Brooks who has suffered two devastating knee injuries in consecutive years and hasn\'t played since December 2024. If Brooks has any setbacks, has lost a step due to injuries, is rusty, or just struggles given his lack of NFL experience there\'s a very real path for Chuba to be a bellcow this year on a good offense for RBs at dirt cheap prices. Recent fantasy calc trades involve Chuba for: Woody Marks + Troy Horton, JK Dobbins, a 2028 2nd, Parker Washington, and Blake Corum + AJ Barner. This is in my opinion the best overall buy for contenders at the moment. WR: Michael Pittman, WR48 on KTC Mike McCarthy is running the show in Pittsburgh now and if there\'s one thing that guy is good at it\'s creating an offense that lets his wide receivers feast. Pittman is coming off 5 games of WR20 or better scoring and was traded for + given a 3 year extension by Pittsburgh in the offseason. His price in Fantasy Calc trades include: Woody Marks + Schultz, 2028 2nd + 3rd, 2026 2nd+4th, 2026 3rd, Antonio Williams, and Xavier Worthy. You\'re getting a solid wr3 with spike week upside for the cost of dart throws and guys past their prime. He isn\'t flashy but we\'re not looking for flashy. We just want production. submitted by /u/JumboCactpot [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3933:\"Have seen a lot of talk about rankings and player value the last few days around here so I figured I\'d do something with it all and list my favorite pickup at each position (excluding TE) for a contender based on those rankings. What I am looking for is cheap cost to acquire compared to the potential production they can give me this year and maybe next year without caring about anything further than that. The higher the cost the higher floor I want on these players. Additionally, I will not be choosing players I think I can get for cheap now and flip later (say: Brock Purdy) because that\'s a different thing. These are just people I\'m looking to buy now, get production from, and then expect them to die on my roster for one reason or another. Quarterback: Jared Goff, QB20 on KTC His lack of rushing upside has always kept his fantasy price low but now he is coming in at a low end QB2 price while his production has been low end QB1 for the last four years. Each of the past four years has seen him play all 17 games and produce a top 10 finish and he\'s still standing behind a great OL surrounding by elite weapons in ARSB, Jameson, Gibbs, and LaPorta. His lack of rushing upside and being on the wrong side of 30 means he likely won\'t ever climb that much higher in value but all this is about is production for contenders and you cannot beat his price at the QB position for that. Recent trades on FantasyCalc for SF leagues include Malik Willis + 27 2nd, Kincaid + 27 2nd, and Monongai + 27 2nd. This is dirt cheap for a player that has been giving you QB7-10 results the past 4 years. RB: Chuba Hubbard, RB33 on KTC Two years ago Chuba had 7 different games with a RB10 or better production and 3 of those were top 5. Last year the Panthers signed Dowdle who ended up earning a significant share of touches resulting in neither putting up great results when both played (though Dowdle put up 2 consecutive rb1 finishes when Chuba was out and another rb2 finish the week Chuba had only 5 touches). The point being that the Carolina backfield has been amazing under Canales and we have no reason to expect anything different this year. Dowdle has left for Pittsburgh and the team brought in no other competition to the RB room via FA or the draft. Chuba\'s only competition comes from Brooks who has suffered two devastating knee injuries in consecutive years and hasn\'t played since December 2024. If Brooks has any setbacks, has lost a step due to injuries, is rusty, or just struggles given his lack of NFL experience there\'s a very real path for Chuba to be a bellcow this year on a good offense for RBs at dirt cheap prices. Recent fantasy calc trades involve Chuba for: Woody Marks + Troy Horton, JK Dobbins, a 2028 2nd, Parker Washington, and Blake Corum + AJ Barner. This is in my opinion the best overall buy for contenders at the moment. WR: Michael Pittman, WR48 on KTC Mike McCarthy is running the show in Pittsburgh now and if there\'s one thing that guy is good at it\'s creating an offense that lets his wide receivers feast. Pittman is coming off 5 games of WR20 or better scoring and was traded for + given a 3 year extension by Pittsburgh in the offseason. His price in Fantasy Calc trades include: Woody Marks + Schultz, 2028 2nd + 3rd, 2026 2nd+4th, 2026 3rd, Antonio Williams, and Xavier Worthy. You\'re getting a solid wr3 with spike week upside for the cost of dart throws and guys past their prime. He isn\'t flashy but we\'re not looking for flashy. 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The team is reportedly bringing in former Louisville Kings cornerback Deantre Prince, according to <a href=\"https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/2079327558756421676?s=20\">NFL reporter Aaron Wilson</a>. \n\nPrince played six games for the Kings, who took home the United Bowl, the UFL’s championship, in June. The 25-year-old totaled 11 tackles, five pass breakups and one interception. After the team’s first six games, Prince was let go by the Kings, despite being one of their top-rated players on defense.\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWu92EVEZ7h/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nPrior to his time in the UFL, Prince was a fifth-round pick in 2024 by the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his 10 games with the Jags, he made eight tackles and defended one pass. 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But on Monday night, Rodgers shared three photos — one with his mom, one with his dad and one with Luke — on Instagram.He wrote: \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DbCPvMJFL2x/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Another bonding week</a> #fam.\"Jordan was notably absent from the photos.In March, Aaron Rodgers talked about his rift with his family on The Pat McAfee Show.\"If you look at the saga with my family, for years it was one-sided,\" Rodgers said. \"They were making shots in the media saying bullshit. I never said anything until it got to the point where I\'m like, \'All right, enough is enough.\'\"His estrangement from his family became public during Jordan Rodgers\' appearance on The Bachelorette in 2016, and Aaron Rodgers discussed it during the 2024 Netflix docuseries, Aaron Rodgers: Enigma. 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What starts out as hope and a chance to break the long-lasting Divisional Round curse inevitably turns into another letdown […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9518:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys have perfected the art of the January heartbreak. Over time, we have watched them play extremely well during the regular season, only to watch the entire operation come apart in the playoffs. What starts out as hope and a chance to break the long-lasting Divisional Round curse inevitably turns into another letdown and another year added to this dreadful streak. It is exhausting.\n\nThere are plenty of people deserving of blame. The front office gets a lot of it, often accused of not stocking enough groceries in the cabinet to supply the team with what they need come playoff time. Others point fingers at the coaching staff, who have been out-schemed by their counterparts when things matter most. And finally, there are the players who sometimes just fail to make enough plays. It is a team game, and there is plenty of blame to go around.\n\nWhile you can scrutinize these playoff performances and come up with a laundry list of offenders, one of the most notable culprits has been quarterback Dak Prescott. Fans come at him routinely, and recently, Emmanuel Acho claimed that it is Prescott, and not Jerry Jones, who has held this team back when the postseason rolls around. \n\n\n\"Dak Prescott didn\'t become a punch line because of Jerry Jones… Dak Prescott became a punchline because he pissed down his leg against the 49ers\" – <a href=\"https://x.com/EmmanuelAcho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EmmanuelAcho</a> SOUNDS OFF on Dak Prescott being widely labeled as \"under appreciated\" WE ARE LIVE: <a href=\"https://t.co/4gYorvL6DT\">https://t.co/4gYorvL6DT</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Q11VjsAviF\">pic.twitter.com/Q11VjsAviF</a>— Speakeasy (@speakeasytlkshw) <a href=\"https://x.com/speakeasytlkshw/status/2077961702285742490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe hard truth is that Acho does have a leg to stand on with this argument. This is not to suggest that everything is Prescott’s fault, but there is a mountain of evidence showing that when it is time to be great, Dak has fallen a bit short. We owe it to ourselves to be transparent about those shortcomings. So, what exactly can we say about Prescott’s performance that supports his critics?\n\nIt’s important to clarify that this isn’t suggesting that Prescott has been terrible in the postseason. He has played decently and, at times, pretty darn well. The real issue, however, is that more often than not, he just does not elevate his game to the level needed to help his team come out on top. Where exactly is he falling short?\n\nParalysis by Analysis\n\nPrescott is as good as anyone when he can see what is going on and make quick decisions. When he is sharp, in a good rhythm, and getting the ball out on time, he can be super fun to watch. Unfortunately, the kitchen gets a little hot come playoff time, and smart coaching will challenge his medulla oblongata. \n\nWhen things are not as he expects post-snap, it can get a little dicey. He will hold the ball too long and miss out on key hot routes designed to get him out of trouble. The result is costly sacks or wasteful throwaways on third down that kill much-needed drives. In the playoffs, when possessions are precious, there is simply no room for stalled drives.\n\nOff-Balance Misfires\n\nWhen elite defenses are coming right at you, it is hard to stay composed and deliver perfect throws. The mental element is just one part of the equation. There have been many instances where you can see Prescott get a little rattled and succumb to internal pressure. Sometimes he can be a little too amped up and be off target.\n\nWhether it is panicked footwork or just poor mechanics reacting out of haste, it has led to some wildly errant throws in the playoffs. There have been several instances where Dak has sailed the ball over the head of his intended receiver or thrown behind them. These things happen, but when they happen on crucial third downs when continuing the drive is paramount to keeping his team in the game, it stings. But those moments pale in comparison to this next one.\n\nBlatant Misreads\n\nInterceptions happen, but when they happen in the playoffs, they can be detrimental to the season. Sadly, the picks Dak has thrown over the team’s last three playoff exits have had a catastrophic effect on the outcome of the games. He has thrown five interceptions across those three matchups. Four of those picks were thrown deep in Dallas territory, turning into immediate points for the opposition. The one interception that wasn’t in their own territory happened when the offense was on the verge of scoring in a nail-biter of a game where points were scarce.\n\nIt is not just that these throws hurt their chances. It is the manner in which they happened that is tough to stomach. All five of these picks were balls that never should have been thrown. We are not talking about tipped passes or bad-luck deflections off a receiver’s hands. These were moments where the defense had him completely figured out, watched his eyes, and smothered his intended target. Throwing into heavy coverage will crush your team’s chances, and unfortunately, Dak has just done this too many times in recent playoff games.\n\nLook at the evidence over his last three playoff appearances:\n\n\nFirst pick: Threw into coverage, setting up an immediate Deebo Samuel touchdown\n\n\n\nSecond pick: Threw right into the arms of a defender in his own territory, gifting the 49ers a field goal\n\n\n\nThird pick: Threw into heavy coverage in the red zone, wiping away guaranteed Dallas points\n\n\n\nFourth pick: Threw into coverage deep in his own territory, giving the Packers an easy touchdown\n\n\n\nFifth pick: Entirely missed the defender who jumped the route, resulting in a 64-yard Packers pick-six\n\n\nThe Warm-Up Effect\n\nMistakes on offense can have severe consequences, especially when the defense cannot keep its opponents out of the end zone. That happened in both playoff games Prescott played against the Packers, but it is not always just a defensive collapse. Sometimes an inefficient offense does plenty of damage on its own, which is exactly what happened in both of Dak’s playoff games against the 49ers. In either scenario, the offense played a major part in digging a massive hole early in the game. And it always seems to happen:\n\n\n2016: Trailed by 18 points, scoring only three points until late in the second quarter\n\n\n\n2018: Trailed by 16 points, scoring only seven points until late in the third quarter\n\n\n\n2021: Trailed by 13 points, failing to score until late in the second quarter\n\n\n\n2022: Failed to score a single point until midway through the second quarter\n\n\n\n2023: Trailed by a staggering 27 points, failing to score until the clock hit zero in the second quarter\n\n\nEven in Prescott’s first-ever playoff win against Seattle in 2018, the Cowboys only had three points with less than 30 seconds to go in the second quarter. They just never get rolling early. Ever.\n\nWhether it is falling short on third down or making errant throws that give the opponent free points, this tendency to repeatedly dig a massive ditch in playoff games has completely ruined their chances in recent years. Prescott deserves a lot of credit for continuing to fight, and there have been moments where he has gotten the team right back into the thick of things. The problem is that when they continuously fly too close to the sun, they’re just asking to get burned.\n\nDiscussing Prescott and playoffs is difficult because he plays well, mostly. The thing is, if the Cowboys are ever to have a deep playoff run or sniff another championship, something has to be elevated. Maybe that something is a stellar defense or a brilliant coaching staff. Other teams with lesser quarterbacks have made that work with those exact things. And frankly, it has made some fans jealous to the point where they convince themselves that Prescott hasn’t gotten a fair shake.\n\nBut he has. That’s because there is another option that remains, and that is for Prescott to be the thing that is elevated. That is not a crazy expectation. Dak is compensated heavily, and it is totally fair to expect a player who commands that type of team resources to make a bigger impact. He has to, at some point, be the guy who punishes aggressive defensive attacks instead of falling victim to them. When the clock is running down, he has to make that throw. He has to be that guy.\n\nWhile Prescott is by no means the problem in Dallas, he has not been the solution either. That does not mean he won’t be, but the secret ingredient for the Cowboys’ success is not some big front-office trade or a shortage of receiving weapons. It is Dak. 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Simms reports Donald said that he didn’t know if he’d be coming back (or not) as Donald continues to figure out how he […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3304:\"\n\n\n \n Inglewood, CA - November 23: Former Los Angeles Rams player Aaron Donald on the field before the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers play an NFL football game at Sofi Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) \n\nOn Chris Simms Unbuttoned, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpkqBc6tCXw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpkqBc6tCXw\">Chris Simms revealed that he texted Aaron Donald</a> personally to ask if AD had any plans to come back to the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season? Simms reports Donald said that he didn’t know if he’d be coming back (or not) as Donald continues to figure out how he wants to move forward. For Simms, that was all he needed to hear because if AD still isn’t sure whether or not he will be suiting up for the 2026 season, then he more likely than not shouldn’t be suiting up for the Rams.\n\nSaid Simms on his text exchange with Donald:\n\n“We got into it a little bit. I plain out asked, ‘So what do you think? You think you’re gonna give it a shot?‘. And I don’t think he’ll have any problem with me sharing this. He said, ‘Honestly, I don’t know, yet’…I’ll tell you in full transparency as a guy who likes him as a human, as a friend, I told him, ‘If you don’t know yet, then you probably shouldn’t do it‘. That was my advice to him.”\n\nSimms goes on to say that he doesn’t doubt Donald, he says multiple times he views Donald as one of the greatest players to ever grace the NFL, but for Simms, it’s July going on August. The season will be here at warp speed, and a player should not be unsure about whether or not they want to play in July.\n\nSimms has fair points, BUT there is a flaw in his logic. A flaw I think he would admit to, and that’s that Simms is not Aaron Donald. \n\nWhereas it makes total sense for Simms to want to hear Donald say “Yes, I’m in.” Donald doesn’t have to say that in July, he may not have to say he’s ready in August, there is no open timeline that has been presented for when AD needs to make a decision. Donald can seemingly decide at his own pace.\n\nAlso, if Donald did know his intentions, would he share those details with Simms before anyone else like his family or the Rams? Food for thought. \n\nNow, what makes this story a bit more fun than some others is we aren’t speculating about pending legal charges, a major offseason injury or health concerns. 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Both his absolute production (1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns) and his <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/the-most-improved-nfl-player-at-every-position-in-2025\">advanced metrics</a> pointed to one of the most improved backs in the league from 2024 to 2025, with Johnson’s focus on the run game and overall offensive competence a big reason for the positive change.\n\nTurns out, Johnson thinks the 27-year-old back can still take things to another level this season—the final year of his current deal in Chicago.\n\n“He’s a dynamic player,” Johnson said, <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-2026-training-camp-position-preview-running-back\">via the Bears’ website</a>. “I’ve known that about him since he came into the league, firsthand up there in Detroit, and certainly last year I wasn’t surprised about the year he had. So, is he capable of more? Absolutely. He absolutely is. He’s a vital part of what we do here.”\n\nSwift hinted in an offseason presser that he agrees with his coach’s assessment, specifically noting that he feels he “<a href=\"https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2026/07/20/dandre-swift-07202026/\">left some [plays] out there</a>” that could’ve helped him and the Bears offense have an even bigger year. \n\nHe’s not wrong about that, as you could say for just about any player. 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I’m going to do a quick rundown on KW3 to tell you why I’m not fading the Chiefs’ bellcow. Dollars make sense: Walker’s deal was the largest in the 2026 free agency per AAV and guarantees, both ranking sixth in the league, with Love’s rookie contract deal the only thing keeping K9 from being top 5 in guarantees. Money talks, and after failing to secure Breece Hall in an in-season trade, Walker was the biggest attainable RB move for the team to make, short of drafting Love, who, even at the time, was considered to be 50/50 at best to make it to the Chiefs’ pick. The 2026 draft was abnormally light at RB, leaving Kansas City, among many other teams, without a real market to challenge their incumbents. That leaves backfields like Denver, Washington, Jacksonville, and Tennessee gross, but for teams like KC, it makes the lead that much safer. Injury propensity is a vibes-based label that managers use to decide who’s “always hurt,” usually because of a poorly timed injury. Walker, by all accounts, doesn’t have an injury problem. Since 2015, workhorse RBs (we’ll use 150 carries as the threshold, and for this metric, we’re looking at prior-year workhorses so it doesn’t turn into a survivorship metric) typically play 75-80% of scheduled games. Throughout his career, Walker has played 85% of his scheduled games, putting him solidly in the “typical” category. I’m not sweating his injury outlook, at least not any more than the typical back. What separates a bellcow running back from an “also-ran?” The bells and whistles that keep the player on the field when you would otherwise need to pull them out and replace them with a specialist. Outside of pass blocking, Walker does it all, meaning that he should be on the field regardless of the situation. The Chiefs have Brashard Smith, the 2025 pass-catching back that they used to round out their backfield, but Walker’s chops as a receiver make him less necessary as a complement. The bigger threat that may keep Smith in the mix is his relative strength as a pass blocker; his 73.2 PBLK grade from PFF makes Walker’s 36 grade look borderline dangerous. Kansas City’s OL helps keep some of this concern at bay, but this would be the one spot I’d highlight as a potential snap count concern. Outside of Smith, Emmett Johnson is a well-rounded RB who should be one of the cleaner handcuffs if Walker were to miss time, but nothing in K9’s toolkit suggests that he should be Charbonnet-ed by the rookie. Johnson’s pass protection chops are underdeveloped, and paired with the difficulty of picking up pass protection at the NFL level, that isn’t a route he can use to fast-track additional snaps. For the first time in a few years, Walker is back to getting the lion\'s share of backfield touches. Speaking of Charbonnet, Walker’s usage in Seattle is not indicative of an inability to cash in those money carries for tuddies. Over his career, both backs had roughly equal goal-line opportunities and performance, but 2025’s breakdown, where Charbonnet had 11 red zone TDs to Walker’s 4, paints a fresh picture that managers gravitate towards. Seattle’s preference was not influenced by Walker getting stuffed on the goal line; Walker’s 8-for-3 TD rate is roughly in line with both backs’ career conversion rates, and the team simply rolled Charbonnet out in a majority of those looks in 2025. Walker taking a back seat in the red zone is a 2025 development; 2023 and 2024 were both balanced between the pair. Most importantly for Walker, the Chiefs seemingly don’t have anyone to chew through the nearly 65% of prime scoring opportunities that Charbs enjoyed last year. These aren’t your slightly younger self’s Chiefs anymore; Hill could plausibly be done for good, Kelce is a slow and married man, and the offense doesn’t have the same potential to boil over that it had in the not-so-distant past. The Chiefs still have Reid calling plays, which will continue to be a positive as long as the league doesn’t pass him by (I can’t find a tendency that points to any philosophical slowdown, whether it be red zone tendencies, fourth down aggression, etc.), and the defense should continue to be one of the best units in the league, especially if the offense can stay on schedule with an above-replacement-level running back pounding the rock. Some combination of Rice, Kelce, Worthy, Thornton, and maybe Royals or Cyrus Allen should do enough to keep Walker opposing honest defenses. Walker doesn’t have the luxury of being the bellcow they needed when they drafted CEH, but he still has the opportunity to be an offensive engine for a team that annually hosted the AFCCG for the better part of the last decade. TL;DR: More than fine buying Walker at ADP I’m more than happy to deep dive into any of these topics in the comments below. Did you enjoy the write-up? 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That leaves backfields like Denver, Washington, Jacksonville, and Tennessee gross, but for teams like KC, it makes the lead that much safer. Injury propensity is a vibes-based label that managers use to decide who’s “always hurt,” usually because of a poorly timed injury. Walker, by all accounts, doesn’t have an injury problem. Since 2015, workhorse RBs (we’ll use 150 carries as the threshold, and for this metric, we’re looking at prior-year workhorses so it doesn’t turn into a survivorship metric) typically play 75-80% of scheduled games. Throughout his career, Walker has played 85% of his scheduled games, putting him solidly in the “typical” category. I’m not sweating his injury outlook, at least not any more than the typical back. What separates a bellcow running back from an “also-ran?” The bells and whistles that keep the player on the field when you would otherwise need to pull them out and replace them with a specialist. Outside of pass blocking, Walker does it all, meaning that he should be on the field regardless of the situation. The Chiefs have Brashard Smith, the 2025 pass-catching back that they used to round out their backfield, but Walker’s chops as a receiver make him less necessary as a complement. The bigger threat that may keep Smith in the mix is his relative strength as a pass blocker; his 73.2 PBLK grade from PFF makes Walker’s 36 grade look borderline dangerous. Kansas City’s OL helps keep some of this concern at bay, but this would be the one spot I’d highlight as a potential snap count concern. Outside of Smith, Emmett Johnson is a well-rounded RB who should be one of the cleaner handcuffs if Walker were to miss time, but nothing in K9’s toolkit suggests that he should be Charbonnet-ed by the rookie. Johnson’s pass protection chops are underdeveloped, and paired with the difficulty of picking up pass protection at the NFL level, that isn’t a route he can use to fast-track additional snaps. For the first time in a few years, Walker is back to getting the lion\'s share of backfield touches. Speaking of Charbonnet, Walker’s usage in Seattle is not indicative of an inability to cash in those money carries for tuddies. Over his career, both backs had roughly equal goal-line opportunities and performance, but 2025’s breakdown, where Charbonnet had 11 red zone TDs to Walker’s 4, paints a fresh picture that managers gravitate towards. Seattle’s preference was not influenced by Walker getting stuffed on the goal line; Walker’s 8-for-3 TD rate is roughly in line with both backs’ career conversion rates, and the team simply rolled Charbonnet out in a majority of those looks in 2025. Walker taking a back seat in the red zone is a 2025 development; 2023 and 2024 were both balanced between the pair. Most importantly for Walker, the Chiefs seemingly don’t have anyone to chew through the nearly 65% of prime scoring opportunities that Charbs enjoyed last year. These aren’t your slightly younger self’s Chiefs anymore; Hill could plausibly be done for good, Kelce is a slow and married man, and the offense doesn’t have the same potential to boil over that it had in the not-so-distant past. The Chiefs still have Reid calling plays, which will continue to be a positive as long as the league doesn’t pass him by (I can’t find a tendency that points to any philosophical slowdown, whether it be red zone tendencies, fourth down aggression, etc.), and the defense should continue to be one of the best units in the league, especially if the offense can stay on schedule with an above-replacement-level running back pounding the rock. Some combination of Rice, Kelce, Worthy, Thornton, and maybe Royals or Cyrus Allen should do enough to keep Walker opposing honest defenses. Walker doesn’t have the luxury of being the bellcow they needed when they drafted CEH, but he still has the opportunity to be an offensive engine for a team that annually hosted the AFCCG for the better part of the last decade. TL;DR: More than fine buying Walker at ADP I’m more than happy to deep dive into any of these topics in the comments below. Did you enjoy the write-up? 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Rams again, but training camp has gotten off to a bad start in that regard. <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/170740/seattle-seahawks-place-nick-emmanwori-mcintosh-broden-on-pup-list\">Emmanwori was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list by the Seahawks on Monday with an undisclosed injury</a>.\n\nEmmanwori finished second in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in 2025 and he was instrumental in Seattle’s NFC Championship victory over the Rams.\n\nEmmanwori broke up three passes against Matthew Stafford in the NFC Championship game, including a monumental defense against Puka Nacua.\n\nGenerally, Seattle’s defense has not fared well against Stafford, Nacua, and the entire Rams offense. But a defense without Emmanwori would be even worse.\n\nIn OTAs, Emmanwori was participating with no restrictions or a known injury, so this reason to be placed on PUP would be based on something new. Emmanwori missed four games at the start of 2025 with an ankle injury. A player who starts camp on PUP can be activated at any time, but if he is not activated by final cuts, is required to miss at least the first four games of the season.\n\nIt’s notable information for the Rams-Seahawks rivalry (although the two teams don’t face each other until the end of the season) but also a good reminder that players on the Rams could be going on PUP before the end of this week. 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But at this time of year, Emmanwori can come off the list to practice at any time.One of the league’s best defensive rookies last year, Emmanwori tallied 81 total tackles with nine tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed, and an interception in 14 regular-season games in 2025. He added 13 total tackles with four passes defensed and a fumble recovery in Seattle’s three postseason games, helping the club win Super Bowl LX.Additionally, the Seahawks placed running back Kenny McIntosh and cornerback Tyrone Broden on the PUP list, with both players continuing to recover from injuries suffered during the 2025 season.Rookie defensive tackle Deeven Eastern was previously placed on the PUP list late last week.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784579138;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12597;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Nick Emmanwori\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2602;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c737cfb7a9db5cc1d949143ce45ab926\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Seahawks place Nick Emmanwori, two others on PUP list\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-injury-report/170740/seattle-seahawks-place-nick-emmanwori-mcintosh-broden-on-pup-list\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"The defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks saw their 2026 rookie class report for training camp on Friday, which of course meant the start of the annual flurry of announcements of players heading to either the nonfootball injury list or the physically unable to perform list. Saturday it was seventh round pick Deven Eastern who […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2009:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Nick Emmanwori #3 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks saw their 2026 rookie class report for training camp on Friday, which of course meant the start of the annual flurry of announcements of players heading to either the nonfootball injury list or the physically unable to perform list. \n\nSaturday it was seventh round pick Deven Eastern who landed on the PUP list, and on Monday three more members of the roster joined him there. \n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Seahawks</a> placed three players on PUP this afternoon. <a href=\"https://t.co/gDFMoOW6Yy\">https://t.co/gDFMoOW6Yy</a>— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) <a href=\"https://x.com/seahawksPR/status/2079297348786958815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe PUP list is typically for players with injuries that date from either the prior season or the offseason program, but it’s far from the end of the world for Nick Emmanwori, Kenny McIntosh and Tyrone Broden, as all three are eligible to come off the PUP list as soon as they pass a physical and are cleared for full activity. \n\nFans are certain to be anxious for an update on the specifics of why Emmanwori landed on the PUP list, while the fact that McIntosh lands on the PUP almost a year after being placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL suffered during training camp last summer will almost certainly raise eyebrows. \n\nIn any case, as updates become available in the coming days, Field Gulls will work to keep readers fully up to date. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784578996;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:25:\"Seattle Seahawks Injuries\";i:1;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";i:2;s:26:\"Seattle Seahawks Preseason\";i:3;s:30:\"Seattle Seahawks Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12597;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Nick Emmanwori\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2603;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f1f52a6c09bbae4d3b0d0119deafbcb2\";s:5:\"title\";s:179:\"Texans WR T*nk Dell & Packers WR Matthew Golden working out together at University of Houston: Dell’s quickness looks very impressive for somebody coming off an injury like him.\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v1w3fa/texans_wr_tnk_dell_packers_wr_matthew_golden/\";s:11:\"description\";s:60:\" submitted by /u/Minimum-Test-1342 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:307:\" submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Minimum-Test-1342\"> /u/Minimum-Test-1342 </a> <a href=\"https://x.com/JacobBarzilla/status/2078958050828755097\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v1w3fa/texans_wr_tnk_dell_packers_wr_matthew_golden/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784577215;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9502;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Tank Dell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12501;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Matthew Golden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2604;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"100d5e85a67bb8def58f83ad63d2e9ea\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"How would you define a ‘successful’ season for the 49ers in 2026?\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160516/how-would-you-define-a-successful-season-for-the-49ers-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"Two of the most popular offseason phrases: “He’s in the best shape of his life!” “It’s Super Bowl or Bust this year!” Can you ignore former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s workout pictures? Can you acknowledge that the Niners can have a successful season without hoisting a Lombardi? They’re not a lock to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3422:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: Head coach Mike MacDonald of the Seattle Seahawks shakes hands with Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers following a game at Levi\'s Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 13-3. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTwo of the most popular offseason phrases:\n\n“He’s in the best shape of his life!” \n\n“It’s Super Bowl or Bust this year!”\n\nCan you ignore former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s workout pictures? Can you acknowledge that the Niners can have a successful season without hoisting a Lombardi?\n\nThey’re not a lock to make the playoffs by any means, but have the fourth-best odds in the NFC. Once you make the postseason, anything goes.\n\nThere are question marks surrounding this team that are enough to prevent the 49ers from making a playoff run. There is also enough star power to pair with the coaching to cover that has been supplemented by depth, where another NFC Championship appearance wouldn’t be a surprise.\n\nThat brings us to today’s question of the day:\n\nHow would you define a ‘successful’ season for the 49ers in 2026?\n\nMy answer: The 49ers appearing in another NFC Championship qualifies as a successful season in my eyes.\n\nMaking the playoffs is a low bar when talking about the current iteration of this team. It took a season like 2024, when the team completely bottomed out, for the 49ers to miss the playoffs.\n\nMany pundits are penciling the Rams in to win the NFC West. It’ll only get worse if Aaron Donald comes out of retirement. But it’s not as much of a shoo-in as it seems. The head-to-head may not work out in the Niners’ favor because of Week 1, but Kyle Shanahan has always found a way to stay competitive, if not have the upper hand, against Sean McVay.\n\nWinning is hard. Winning a playoff game is even more difficult. The 2025 49ers accomplished that feat. Most of us can agree that they overachieved, all things considered.\n\nI’m acting as if the 49ers won’t earn the No. 1 seed and get a bye. Therefore, they’d need to win at least two games to make it to the NFC Championship. Realistically, they’d win a home game and a game on the road. That’s a successful season. And if they end up winning a third, it’d be the third chance for this team to win a Super Bowl — inevitably, against you know who.\n\nOf course the team wants to not only make but win a Super Bowl. That’s the goal every year. Attainable? It is. Far-fetched? Hardly. Conquering the NFC and beating three teams that will more than likely be three of the top teams in the NFL is the definition of a successful season. You’ve then put yourself in a position to win a Super Bowl.\n\nWhat does a successful season for the 49ers look like to you? You can share your comments in The Feed, the comment section below, or both.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784576560;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:30:\"San Francisco 49ers Discussion\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5872;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Deebo Samuel\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2605;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d848a7ed02e928c479380febababc07c\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Tet, Drake, or Nabers projection for the future?\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v1vnnp/tet_drake_or_nabers_projection_for_the_future/\";s:11:\"description\";s:823:\"Who would you rather have in dynasty? Before the injury, I would say Nabers in a heartbeat. But with the concerns about his health to start the season im a bit worried. Tet and London are built like traditional alpha receivers. They are both big body athletes but that could also lead to more injuries and Drake already has a bit of an injury history. Tet is young and hasn’t completely proven himself but the talent is clearly there as well. I just don’t know if I trust Bryce Young. But it’s not like the other two have great QB situations either. Based on offensive coaching staffs, I would say Panthers>Falcons>Giants but if anyone disagrees I’d love to hear the reasoning. If you could pick one of the 3 to build your WR core around, who would it be? submitted by /u/FluteOfDaFuture [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1120:\"Who would you rather have in dynasty? Before the injury, I would say Nabers in a heartbeat. But with the concerns about his health to start the season im a bit worried. Tet and London are built like traditional alpha receivers. They are both big body athletes but that could also lead to more injuries and Drake already has a bit of an injury history. Tet is young and hasn’t completely proven himself but the talent is clearly there as well. I just don’t know if I trust Bryce Young. But it’s not like the other two have great QB situations either. Based on offensive coaching staffs, I would say Panthers>Falcons>Giants but if anyone disagrees I’d love to hear the reasoning. 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Wyatt was one of the few starters remaining on the 2026 roster who were going into a contract year this year, as he was set […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2362:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 23: Devonte Wyatt #95 of the Green Bay Packers reacts to a penalty during the second quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Green Bay Packers have signed former first-round pick Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million contract that includes a $20 million signing bonus, <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2079283672612573667\">according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport</a>. Wyatt was one of the few starters remaining on the 2026 roster who were going into a contract year this year, as he was set to play on a fifth-year option this season.\n\nFor what it’s worth, the contract that has frequently been floated as a Wyatt comparison was the deal that John Franklin-Myers signed in free agency this year. Franklin-Myers, like Wyatt, is more of a contributor as a pass-rusher than as an overall defensive tackle. Franklin-Myers signed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Tennessee Titans. Wyatt’s deal comes $2 million per year under the Franklin-Myers number, but still in roughly the same ballpark.\n\nFranklin-Myers also only received a $12 million signing bonus, but had $42 million in total guarantees on his deal. Generally, the Packers only guarantee players money in the form of a signing bonus, with the major exceptions being quarterbacks and their deal with superstar Micah Parsons.\n\nOn paper, this seems to be a little lower on the “average per year” front than we expected but significantly lower in terms of guaranteed money.\n\nFull details of the contract have yet to be announced, but there’s a good chance this three-year deal goes on top of Wyatt’s 2026 season, meaning that he’ll be under contract through the 2029 season.\n\nWith Wyatt out of the way, the only full-time starters left going into the 2026 season who don’t have multi-year deals are cornerback Keisean Nixon and tight end Tucker Kraft. A Kraft extension is a no-brainer, while it seems pretty unlikely that the Packers will give Nixon, who turns 30 this week, any significant long-term contract.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784575615;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";i:1;s:28:\"Green Bay Packers salary cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8270;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Devonte Wyatt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2607;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"54874f8316b5152d5160ceec64b4ef15\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Another DT contract domino for Rams to use with Kobie Turner\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/144026/rams-contract-kobie-turner-devonte-wyatt\";s:11:\"description\";s:320:\"As the Los Angeles Rams mull over which players they will be able to extend, and which ones they might not be able to afford, the Green Bay Packers extended defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million contract on Monday. If that news doesn’t seem that relevant, it should, because Kobie Turner is […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4253:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is tackled by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt during the second half at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, September 7, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nAs the Los Angeles Rams mull over which players they will be able to extend, and which ones they might not be able to afford, the Green Bay Packers extended defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million contract on Monday. If that news doesn’t seem that relevant, it should, because Kobie Turner is up for an extension too and he’s a defensive tackle who the Rams may consider on par with Wyatt.\n\nShould Turner cost more, less, or the same as Devonte Wyatt?\n\n\n𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Packers are signing star DL Devonte Wyatt to a 3-year $57M extension, per <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Schultz_Report</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/8IbD0Ll1kG\">pic.twitter.com/8IbD0Ll1kG</a>— JPA (@jasrifootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/jasrifootball/status/2079282978014867950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nWho is Devonte Wyatt?\n\nA first-round pick out of Georgia in 2022, Wyatt won a national championship and was then added to Green Bay’s defense alongside college teammate Quay Walker. However, Wyatt’s first three seasons were a little bit underwhelming, starting only five games and playing in fewer than 45 percent of the team’s snaps.\n\nWyatt’s season was somewhat better in 2025, playing in 60 percent of the snaps, but also missing seven games with a broken fibula and a torn ankle ligament.\n\nThat didn’t stop the Packers from extending him to a contract that pays $19 million per season.\n\nClearly the Packers value Wyatt as an integral part of their defensive line and now he’s making almost $20 million AAV. If that’s the case, then how much will Turner want?\n\nKobie Turner’s comparison\n\nWyatt was set to enter the fifth-year option, so his situation was a little bit different than Turner’s. Green Bay already owed him a lot of money going into a contract year, <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/kobie-turner/10913\">but Turner’s 2026 salary is only $3.9 million</a>. Wyatt’s was set to be $12.9 million, so that gave him more leverage from a contract standpoint.\n\nTurner has more leverage when you consider their football accomplishments.\n\nWhereas Wyatt has 14.5 sacks and 86 tackles in 41 games since 2023, Turner has 24 sacks and 167 tackles in 51 games over the same period of time.\n\nThe best ability is availability.\n\n\nWyatt’s contract places him as the 18th-highest paid defensive tackle by salary.\n\n\n\nTurner’s next contract is likely to put him in the top-8\n\n\nTurner may instead be looking at Alim McNeill as a baseline, with $24.5 million per season. The Detroit Lions’ defensive tackle doesn’t get as many sacks as Turner, but should be seen as a comparable player.\n\nCan the Rams afford to pay over $25 million for Turner?\n\nIs Turner the guy you keep?\n\nWith so many outstanding contracts on the Rams’ roster, including almost the entire offensive line and Puka Nacua, L.A. has a difficult decision ahead with Kobie Turner.\n\nHe’s productive, but many fans have argued his production is aided by scheme and teammates.\n\nThat skepticism won’t be getting any quieter with Myles Garrett on the team…and Aaron Donald possibly joining them next.\n\nThe Packers valued Wyatt at $19 million per season, so Turner’s next contract will have to be considerably more than that. 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According to multiple reports, Wyatt has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the team. The Packers had exercised Wyatt\'s fifth-year option for the 2026 season at a $12.938 million salary. Wyatt is set to make $57 million under the terms of the extension and the deal includes a $20 million signing bonus. Wyatt was a 2022 first-round pick and he has appeared in 57 regular season games for the Packers. He started all 10 games he played last season, but saw his season come to an early end with a broken fibula. Prior to the injury, Wyatt had 27 tackles and four sacks. 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The big question at this position is whether running back Josh Jacobs will or won’t face legal and/or league ramifications for an alleged domestic abuse incident, but at […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8311:\"\n\n\n \n ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 09: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers participates in drills during the Green Bay Packers mandatory minicamp at Don Hutson Center on June 09, 2026 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe’re officially one week away from Packers rookies reporting to Green Bay for training camp, so it’s time to tie a bow on our roster preview series. The big question at this position is whether running back Josh Jacobs will or won’t face legal and/or league ramifications for an <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/82971/packers-rb-josh-jacobs-charged-with-domestic-abuse\">alleged domestic abuse incident</a>, but at this time the Brown County district attorney is still investigating the case and has not made a decision, one way or another, on the situation.\n\nWe’ll touch on Jacobs’ potential on-field impact, along with the rest of the backs on the roster, in this article, but if you want to read any of our previous installments in this series, here are our breakdowns of Green Bay’s other position rooms:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/82957/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-quarterback\">Quarterback</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/83143/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-receiver\">Receiver</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/83220/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-tight-end\">Tight End</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/83465/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-offensive-line\">Offensive Line</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/83524/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-defensive-line\">Defensive Line</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/83587/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-edge-rushers\">Edge Rusher</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-depth-chart/83776/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-linebackers\">Linebacker</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/83865/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-cornerbacks\">Cornerback</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-roster/83904/green-bay-packers-roster-preview-safeties\">Safety</a>\n\n\nJosh Jacobs\n\nIf able, Josh Jacobs will be the Packers’ starting running back in 2026. If is the big question here. Green Bay has allowed Jacobs to return to practice for the Packers after he was released from jail, and the team has communicated little with the public about their stance on Jacobs. Generally, when members of the team have been questioned about Jacobs, they refer back to the team’s statement and add no further information.\n\nRemember, these situations can take some time. There’s no promise that Brown County has to make their decision before the start of the regular season. For perspective, the Ray Rice video dropped on TMZ 205 days after the incident actually occurred back in 2014.\n\nUntil Brown County makes a decision, the possibility of a Jacobs suspension lingers. As a reminder, too, the league isn’t held to the legal system. They are free to suspend a player, essentially up to the discretion of the commissioner, whether or not the player is found guilty or not in a court of law.\n\nMarShawn Lloyd\n\nThe next man up from a ball-carrier perspective is 2024 third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd, who has only played in one regular-season game in two years due to a string of injuries. The staff clearly likes Lloyd, as they’ve talked him up every offseason and are still giving him the opportunity to make the roster this year, but it’s hard for fans to trust a back who has only been healthy enough to play 10 offensive snaps over two years.\n\nBeyond Jacobs’ situation, the biggest X-factor in the Packers’ backfield in 2026 is whether or not Lloyd will be healthy or not. Hopefully, he can have his first healthy season in his NFL career. The team needs him now more than ever, as Emanuel Wilson, who was previously the number two ball-carrier in Green Bay, signed with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason.\n\nChris Brooks\n\nWhile Chris Brooks has never had a large volume of carries, he did essentially average the same per carry as Wilson did last year. With that being said, Brooks is used more as almost a fullback, as he sees the field frequently in split-back looks as the team’s lead blocker and on obvious passing downs where he enters the game as an extra pass-protector who helps allow tight ends to instantly release into a route.\n\nOn top of the blocking contributions on offense, Brooks plays some of the most special teams snaps of any running back in the NFL, usually in a blocking role. He is the only back who contributes in any meaningful way on special teams, and he’s one of the team’s core players in that unit. His roster spot shouldn’t be at risk, considering how his unique skillset frees up the Packers’ roster in other ways.\n\nPierre Strong Jr.\n\nPierre Strong Jr. signed with the Packers’ practice squad in early September last year and was actually activated for two regular season games in 2025, even though he never got on the field for those two games. The former fourth-round pick has posted 692 yards from scrimmage over four years in the league, with the majority of those yards (550) coming in a two-season stretch with the Cleveland Browns.\n\nAs of right now, he’s probably the next man up if there’s an injury (or suspension) at the position, but if everyone can go, Strong will likely be a practice squad candidate going into the 2026 regular season. Keep an eye on the backfield this preseason.\n\nDamien Martinez\n\nDamien Martinez is another former draft pick, as he was selected in the seventh round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2025 after he was initially mocked as a potential top-100 selection going into draft week. Not only did Martinez slip in the draft, though, but he failed to make the Seahawks’ initial roster and was eventually released from the team’s practice squad.\n\nClearly, there was some talent to Martinez’s game (he was twice an All-Pac-12 back before his transfer to Miami in 2024), but the 22-year-0ld was out of the NFL entirely from September 19th (when he was released from the Seahawks’ practice squad) to December 30th (when he signed with the Packers’ practice squad).\n\nMartinez could push Strong, and is five years younger than Strong, but that will be sorted out in the preseason.\n\nJaden Nixon\n\nThe only new face in the Packers’ backfield this year is former UCF running back Jaden Nixon, who also worked as a kick returner for the Knights in college. As an undrafted free agent, Nixon signed with Green Bay for just $15,000 in guaranteed money. 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Washington made the NFC title game following the 2024 campaign, a thrilling season where No. 2 overall NFL draft pick Jayden Daniels earned offensive rookie of the year honors. The encore was […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7936:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Commanders are striving to move on quickly from 2025’s 5-12 disaster and show it’s not the start of a troubling trend. \n\nWashington made the NFC title game following the 2024 campaign, a thrilling season where No. 2 overall NFL draft pick Jayden Daniels earned offensive rookie of the year honors. The encore was a mess, filled with injuries to Daniels, receiver Terry McLaurin, cornerback Trey Amos and others. \n\nThe defense couldn’t stop anyone and the season ended with a thud that prompted major offseason changes. Washington replaced both coordinators. They invested heavily in creating a younger and faster defense. They worked to surround Daniels with more talent. \n\nThey largely jettisoned the concept of finding quick veteran fixes on short-term contracts, instead aiming for players on the ascent. If general manager Adam Peters hits on most of his offseason acquisitions, the Commanders will set a proper foundation to support a period of sustained success. \n\nWill that happen? We’ll have to wait and see. \n\nThe entire Commanders organization has something to prove in 2026, from the front office all the way down the roster’s depth chart. That’s why picking three is a virtual impossibility. There’s an argument to be made for so many, and I welcome those in the article comments. \n\nWe’ll go with three with the most to prove, with players and coaches as options on the table. \n\nOffensive coordinator David Blough \n\nDavid Blough has never called offense plays at any level of football. He has never held an NFL coaching position higher than assistant quarterbacks coach. Blough was promoted to Commanders offensive coordinator despite those facts. He has been lauded by those who worked closely with him as a coach and former NFL quarterback, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/upstart-offensive-coordinator-sheds-light-on-ben-johnson-s-rare-attention-to-detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">including now Bears head coach Ben Johnson</a> after their time together in Detroit. \n\nThere’s confidence Blough can get Washington’s offense going with a largely under-center offense that prioritizes a strong rushing game – expect lots of zone concepts – and playaction passing. All that should help protect Daniels and provide elements not offered under previous coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. \n\nBlough must show he can do the job well, install his system well and game-plan against the opponent. If he can help Daniels and the Commanders thrive, Washington will be competitive quickly. \n\nWR Treylon Burks \n\nThe Commanders have not added a veteran free-agent receiver this summer, with third-round NFL draft pick as the last big acquisition for a team in clear need of a No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin. That doesn’t mean they won’t sign someone like Stefon Diggs off the street. They just haven’t to this point. \n\nThat creates a golden opportunity for former first-round pick Treylon Burks to live up to his draft slot. Injuries have been the biggest roadblock for a player who <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurkTr00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hasn’t exceeded 444 receiving yards in a season</a>. This is a real prove-it year for a 26-year-old who has flashed brilliance but never established himself as a steady threat. \n\nBurks has a chance to earn steady reps if the Commanders stand pat, even if Williams sees significant time. He’ll have to stave off internal competition from Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown, so this is a long road to a starting spot. He must earn trust each day and prove he can be that dude. \n\nCB Mike Sainristil \n\nMike Sainristil didn’t have a good year in 2025. Neither did the Commanders defense. Sainristil was better as a second-round rookie in 2024. He had a 112.4 passer rating against him last season and a 97.7 the year prior, <a href=\"https://pro.nfl.com/players/player/57171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">per NFL Next Gen Stats</a>. \n\nSainristil has his believers – count our Mark Tyler chief among them – and will have a chance to prove them right in 2026. The Commanders also added veteran competition to the room. While Amik Robertson is expected to play a ton in the slot, he, like Sainristil, has inside-out versatility. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49286897/sources-cb-rasul-douglas-sign-1-year-deal-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rasul Douglas was a late add</a> with tons of starting experience, and surely signed here pushing for an every-down spot. \n\nSainristil has the tools to be an every-down player in this league. This summer and fall, he’ll have to prove that’s the case. \n\nQB Jayden Daniels \n\nI really struggled with whether to put Daniels on this list, considering there are so many things he doesn’t have to prove to anyone. It’s clear that Daniels is a true franchise quarterback capable of producing among the NFL’s best. He showed that as a rookie in 2024. There’s no doubting his accuracy or arm strength or football IQ. There shouldn’t be consternation about him playing well predominantly under center. He’s a leader. He commands respect. He’s got it. \n\nHealth is the only thing, after missing 10 games last season <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jayden-daniels-injury-news-shut-down-2025-season-commanders/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">due to various injuries</a>. That’s still true after <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaniJa02.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">he played 17 plus the playoffs</a> the year before. The only question about him coming out of college was about <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jayden-daniels/32004441-4e56-7618-ab61-f08cbf558acd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dealing with the heavy hits his playing style often invites</a>, though he has always been a good pocket passer with solid footwork. Playing a full season would be great for the Commanders and would silence the one question mark about his NFL potential. \n\nHonorable mentions \n\n\nHC Dan Quinn: His seat will get mighty warm if the Commanders struggle in 2026. \n\n\n\nC Nick Allegretti: Center’s an important position in Blough’s offense. Can someone who has primarily been an NFL guard thrive in such a big role? \n\n\n\nK Jake Moody: The 49ers made Moody a third-round draft pick in 2023, but he has struggled to find consistency in the NFL. The Commanders added Drew Stevens as competition. Will Moody secure his spot and realize potential? \n\n\n\nLB Frankie Luvu: The linebacker has been really good for a long time, but is coming off a down year. Can he find vintage form under Jones? \n\n\n\nEDGE Odafe Oweh: He has been really good at times, but generally as a secondary edge rusher. 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If most of his success is credited to Stafford, then the time will come for the Los Angeles Rams to trade or part ways with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6233:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nPuka Nacua is one of the most productive and successful receivers in the NFL right now, but would he be among the league’s top weapons if not for Matthew Stafford? If most of his success is credited to Stafford, then the time will come for the Los Angeles Rams to trade or part ways with Nacua, which will probably be shortly after the quarterback retires.\n\nOn the other hand, if Nacua is an elite weapon for any quarterback, then he’d be the perfect player to keep long-term for Ty Simpson.\n\nIt’s sort of like the chicken and the egg for quarterbacks and receivers: Who deserves more credit? The wrong answer could cost the Rams over $100 million.\n\nRams must keep options open\n\nAs I wrote last week, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/143723/puka-nacua-rams-contract-extension\">the Rams should extend Nacua, but with the caveat that they need to have options to part ways when Stafford calls it quits</a>:\n\n\nGiven Nacua’s talent as a receiver and importance to Matthew Stafford, a contract extension is reasonable. Given Nacua’s balls-to-the-wall physical playing style that often gets him hurt and his potential for distractions, a deal that gives the Rams options to part ways would be prudent.\n\n\nThat piece was about the correlation between the top-paid wide receivers and the teams making the playoffs. Surprisingly, or not, spending top dollars on a receiver didn’t work out for the majority of those teams. In fact, 12 of the top-15 receivers with the highest cap hits in 2026 were on teams that missed the playoffs.\n\nIs that what the Rams will become if they have Puka and not Stafford?\n\nI’m assuming for the sake of this article that the <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/143682/rams-puka-nacua-contract-franchise-tag\">Rams will extend Puka Nacua’s contract because they need him right now.</a> As we’ve seen with some recent trades, like the ones involving A.J. Brown and Sauce Gardner, options to make a deal can be open even shortly after an extension is signed.\n\nNacua is important for Stafford, and Stafford is important to Nacua. But given that one of those players is taking his retirement plans on a “year to year” basis, half of the equation could be gone by 2027 or 2028. At which point, the Rams may need to re-evaluate Nacua’s value even after signing an extension.\n\nCan Nacua be “Puka” without Stafford?\n\nStafford’s history with top WRs\n\nTwo years from now there will be a host of variables to consider regarding Nacua staying with the team or not. Has 13 personnel eroded the need for a stud receiver? Is Puka still healthy or has he been injured and missing games? \n\nBut the most important variable, as far as I’m concerned, is whether Stafford is still the quarterback or not.\n\nWhen he was on the Detroit Lions, Stafford helped Calvin Johnson produce Hall of Fame caliber stats, including three straight first-team All-Pro seasons from 2011 to 2013. We rarely saw Johnson without Stafford, but he was always at his best with Stafford.\n\nWhen Stafford got to the Rams, he immediately helped Cooper Kupp go from a fantastic receiver to being the best receiver in the NFL in 2021. Were it not for Kupp’s injuries, their relationship would have been even more productive. Kupp wasn’t the same last season in Seattle without Stafford, although he was older.\n\nHe’s also an example of when an extension can go wrong, as Kupp didn’t come close to producing the value needed from a three-year, $80 million deal signed in 2022. When Stafford went down that year, so did the entire team.\n\nStafford has been the constant in three separate record-setting seasons. Most receiving yards in a year: Calvin Johnson with 1,964 in 2012, followed closely by Cooper Kupp’s 1,947 in 2021. In 2023, Stafford helped Nacua set the record for most receiving yards for a rookie with 1,486.\n\nPlain and simple, Stafford makes his receivers better.\n\nNacua is best suited for Rams\n\nAnd that’s not necessarily a good thing. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value#LAR\">recently explained why Smith-Njigba was worth more than Nacua in a trade</a>:\n\n\n“There are teams that would also (correctly) believe that Nacua is a better fit for Sean McVay’s offense than he would be for anyone else.“\n\n\nIf Stafford retires in 1-2 years, the Rams will need to take a long, hard look at Nacua’s value as it applies to the rest of the team in terms of affordability. They’d also have to assume that whoever takes over as QB won’t have the ability to maximize Nacua’s production quite the way Stafford has been able to, even if that quarterback is Ty Simpson and they really like his two years of development behind the scenes.\n\nAn extension would run from 2027 onward, but a trade could be financially viable by 2028. 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That includes starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was only held out of 11-on-11 team periods during OTA and mini-camp practices. There has […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2604:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs leads the offense in a huddle during mandatory minicamp at The University of Kansas Hospital Arrowhead Training Complex on June 09, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Friday, the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>’ quarterbacks and rookies, along with players rehabilitating pre-existing injuries, will report to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, ahead of the rest of the team.\n\nThat includes starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was only held out of 11-on-11 team periods during OTA and mini-camp practices. There has been no word on the possibility of Mahomes starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.\n\nOn Monday, Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated’s senior NFL reporter, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-biggest-storylines-nfl-training-camp#inline-text-16\">shared insight on the biggest storylines heading into training camp</a> with Mahomes’ potential participation listed No. 2 in his rundown.\n\nBreer shared the common narrative regarding Mahomes’ maddening desire to be on the field for team drills sooner rather than later, then he pointed out the Chiefs’ return to staggered report dates this camp. 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I think Zay’s one of the most underrated receivers in this league. If you were to ask me, i think there is less than five receivers in this league that have better separation and ability after the catch. This all comes in a package with a few major red flags, notably opportunity in the red zone and (for lack of a better word) size. Despite this he still finished as WR7 on the season last year. Alec Pierce on the other hand, seemed to come out of nowhere. From perennial roster clogger to a 28.5 million/year receiver. While primarily a deep threat, his latest contract would have you believe his route tree is about to change dramatically. Not to mention the 100+ targets from Indy’s loss of Pittman are up for grabs. At 6’3” pierce is definitely a red-zone threat and the scheme change surrounding that really took flight post Indy’s bye last year. Finished last years as WR24. While both receiver are productive with massive upside this year (Zay’s new OC and Pierce likely a true WR1) who’s upside are you betting on for the fantasy season? Tl;dr: Who’d you rather Alec Pierce or Zay Flowers? submitted by /u/No_Selection_2699 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1608:\"I’m trying to round out my roster and looking for the final receiving piece of the puzzle. I’m a Zay Flowers truther. I think Zay’s one of the most underrated receivers in this league. If you were to ask me, i think there is less than five receivers in this league that have better separation and ability after the catch. This all comes in a package with a few major red flags, notably opportunity in the red zone and (for lack of a better word) size. Despite this he still finished as WR7 on the season last year. Alec Pierce on the other hand, seemed to come out of nowhere. From perennial roster clogger to a 28.5 million/year receiver. While primarily a deep threat, his latest contract would have you believe his route tree is about to change dramatically. Not to mention the 100+ targets from Indy’s loss of Pittman are up for grabs. At 6’3” pierce is definitely a red-zone threat and the scheme change surrounding that really took flight post Indy’s bye last year. Finished last years as WR24. While both receiver are productive with massive upside this year (Zay’s new OC and Pierce likely a true WR1) who’s upside are you betting on for the fantasy season? 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Last week, we asked which position battle you’re looking forward to watching the most. Your options were left guard, Christian McCaffrey’s backup, safety, the fourth wide receiver, and the linebacker not named Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw. Our FanDuel Sportsbook poll results had an […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1977:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Brett Toth #64 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers rookies report to training camp on Monday. Last week, <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/160407/which-49ers-training-camp-battle-are-you-looking-forward-to-the-most\">we asked</a> which position battle you’re looking forward to watching the most. Your options were left guard, Christian McCaffrey’s backup, safety, the fourth wide receiver, and the linebacker not named Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw.\n\nOur <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> poll results had an obvious winner. Nobody seems to care much about the third linebacker or the fourth wide receiver. Safety was a bit of an afterthought as well.\n\nJordan James and Kaelon Black will get the bulk of the workload in August. So it’s not a surprise to see them come in second, especially if history has its say with McCaffrey.\n\nBut the answer was always left guard. It’s the biggest unknown on the roster. You have a rookie in Carver Willis, a second-year pro who was a seventh-rounder in Connor Colby, a veteran with one year of starting experience in Robert Jones, and an undersized option in Brett Toth.\n\nYou can make an argument for each of those four candidates. The ceiling of the offense could be determined by who starts. 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We recently broke down six players we believe could elevate both their Devy value and future NFL Draft stock this season. We each selected one QB, RB and WR, with the focus on players who are still affordable or being overlooked entirely. Some are stepping into new opportunities, while others have already shown flashes that deserve more attention. Our six selections: Kenny Minchey, QB, Kentucky Walker Eget, QB, Duke KeyJuan Brown, RB, Louisville Aneyas Williams, RB, Notre Dame Winston Watkins, WR, LSU Jordan Shipp, WR, North Carolina We discussed the film, underlying metrics, projected roles and what each player still needs to prove. 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(Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhile Browns fans might be <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/128098/browns-fans-set-low-expectations-for-jerry-jeudy\">pessimistic on the outlook of one player</a> on offense this year, they are setting their sights sky high for another.\n\nDuring last week’s Reacts question, I asked Browns fans how many receiving yards they expected second-year tight end Harold Fannin Jr. to have in 2026. 58% of fans voted for him having over 800 yards receiving, which would surpass the 731 yards receiving he had as a rookie. 42% of fans think he’ll remain in that range of 600-799 yards receiving, but no one thinks he’ll drop below 600 yards.\n\nAre we over-estimating how good Fannin will be statistically? In David Njoku’s nine years with the team, only once did he surpass 800 receiving yards, and he only surpassed 600 receiving yards three times. 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I am just a fantasy football fan who has had my share of misses and hits. The biggest one was calling out Michael Wilson’s breakout prior to the week 11 game against the 49ers last season in which I urged folks to grab him off the waiver wire. I am a 49ers fan and Wilson torched the 49ers week 4 of his rookie season back in 2023 with 2 TDs (but didn’t do much of anything after that until week 11 2025). With Marvin down and Wilson set to face the 49ers again, I just knew and had a gut feeling. So many of us benefitted by picking him up a few days prior when he dropped 33.5 points later that week… This is another shot I am calling right now. Makai Lemon is the guy you want on your bench. Because in the second half of the season he could very well win leagues in 2026. Now we all know about Sean Mannion being from the Shanahan/McVay tree and how he is the new OC in town. That’s not one of my reasons because that one is NOT flying under the radar. But here are two that are… two very simple reasons (one factual, one gut based) that I have not seen highlighted before. Bold take: Makai Lemon will win leagues in 2026. Two simple reasons why. It’s been documented that Eagles will have an insane SIX week stretch following their London trip in week 5 where they either play at home or take a short bus ride. They have a home game week 9, the bye week in week 10, and another home game week 11. It isn’t until week 12 that they will have to board a plane to fly 3.5-4 hours to Dallas. What hasn’t been said is specifically for Lemon, a talented rookie who will need time to acclimate to the NFL just like any other rookie, the insane amount of NO travel which will allow him ample time to work with his coaches, his dieting, his workouts and gain more reps with Jalen Hurts. This is extremely underrated and being overlooked. This will speed up his acclimation process and allow him to grow rapidly as a rookie. It will prepare him for a second half rookie breakout which brings me to my second and final point… Week 17 matchup is against the 49ers (following three straight home games in Philly weeks 14-16). As I stated earlier I am a Niners fan. And I know my team’s passing defense has been a glaring weakness. This is why I knew Michael Wilson was going to have his breakout game week 11 against the Niners. Also why I knew (and predicted) Luther Burden’s league winning week 17 matchup against the Niners last season. Burden dropped a near 30 bomb on the Niners week 17, finishing as the best WR in all of NFL that week. Winning people championships who started him. Lemon will have opportunity to do the same. Michael Wilson needed Marvin Harrison to be out week 11 against the Niners to be the second pass catching option. Luther Burden needed Rome Odunze to be out week 17 against the Niners to be WR2 or one of the top 2 pass catching option. Here’s the best part. Makai Lemon does not need DeVonta Smith to miss week 17 to hit. Lemon is likely already the WR2 (or easily will be by week 17) and the second pass catching option. He will not need an injury to win a ton of folks their fantasy championships in week 17 of 2026 (er, actually January 2027). TLDR: Lemon is a potential league winner with a favorable travel schedule to help rookie growing pains and a favorable week 17 matchup that saw Michael Wilson and Luther Burden’s breakout games against the Niners. Get your Lemon shares wherever and whenever possible. This player is going to be a difference maker! submitted by /u/RVG_Steve [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3953:\"First of all, I am no analyst or insider. I am just a fantasy football fan who has had my share of misses and hits. The biggest one was calling out Michael Wilson’s breakout prior to the week 11 game against the 49ers last season in which I urged folks to grab him off the waiver wire. I am a 49ers fan and Wilson torched the 49ers week 4 of his rookie season back in 2023 with 2 TDs (but didn’t do much of anything after that until week 11 2025). With Marvin down and Wilson set to face the 49ers again, I just knew and had a gut feeling. So many of us benefitted by picking him up a few days prior when he dropped 33.5 points later that week… This is another shot I am calling right now. Makai Lemon is the guy you want on your bench. Because in the second half of the season he could very well win leagues in 2026. Now we all know about Sean Mannion being from the Shanahan/McVay tree and how he is the new OC in town. That’s not one of my reasons because that one is NOT flying under the radar. But here are two that are… two very simple reasons (one factual, one gut based) that I have not seen highlighted before. Bold take: Makai Lemon will win leagues in 2026. Two simple reasons why. It’s been documented that Eagles will have an insane SIX week stretch following their London trip in week 5 where they either play at home or take a short bus ride. They have a home game week 9, the bye week in week 10, and another home game week 11. It isn’t until week 12 that they will have to board a plane to fly 3.5-4 hours to Dallas. What hasn’t been said is specifically for Lemon, a talented rookie who will need time to acclimate to the NFL just like any other rookie, the insane amount of NO travel which will allow him ample time to work with his coaches, his dieting, his workouts and gain more reps with Jalen Hurts. This is extremely underrated and being overlooked. This will speed up his acclimation process and allow him to grow rapidly as a rookie. It will prepare him for a second half rookie breakout which brings me to my second and final point… Week 17 matchup is against the 49ers (following three straight home games in Philly weeks 14-16). As I stated earlier I am a Niners fan. And I know my team’s passing defense has been a glaring weakness. This is why I knew Michael Wilson was going to have his breakout game week 11 against the Niners. Also why I knew (and predicted) Luther Burden’s league winning week 17 matchup against the Niners last season. Burden dropped a near 30 bomb on the Niners week 17, finishing as the best WR in all of NFL that week. Winning people championships who started him. Lemon will have opportunity to do the same. Michael Wilson needed Marvin Harrison to be out week 11 against the Niners to be the second pass catching option. Luther Burden needed Rome Odunze to be out week 17 against the Niners to be WR2 or one of the top 2 pass catching option. Here’s the best part. Makai Lemon does not need DeVonta Smith to miss week 17 to hit. Lemon is likely already the WR2 (or easily will be by week 17) and the second pass catching option. He will not need an injury to win a ton of folks their fantasy championships in week 17 of 2026 (er, actually January 2027). TLDR: Lemon is a potential league winner with a favorable travel schedule to help rookie growing pains and a favorable week 17 matchup that saw Michael Wilson and Luther Burden’s breakout games against the Niners. Get your Lemon shares wherever and whenever possible. 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Today we’ll analyze a group that has had an influx of defensive talent this offseason – the defensive line. On to the prediction. Prediction: Donovan Ezeiruaku becomes a star in camp Dallas is looking to replace its sack leader from 2025. Jadeveon Clowney had 8.5 sacks for […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2045:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 27: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles away from Donovan Ezeiruaku #41 of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe continue our Dallas Cowboys camp prediction series. Today we’ll analyze a group that has had an influx of defensive talent this offseason – the defensive line. On to the prediction.\n\nPrediction: Donovan Ezeiruaku becomes a star in camp\n\nDallas is looking to replace its sack leader from 2025. Jadeveon Clowney had 8.5 sacks for the Cowboys last year, and it’s not a stretch to think there’s still a void left after Micah Parsons was traded to Green Bay just before Week 1. Enter second-year pro Donovan Ezeiruaku. He’s not on the NFL’s Top 100 list, but after this year, players voting on that list might think differently.\n\nThe Boston College product is entering his sophomore season, and expectations are high. Ezeiruaku secured two sacks and one forced fumble in his rookie campaign. Not necessarily impressive numbers, but Ezeiruaku added 26 QB pressures in 2025, meaning his impact was felt regularly by opposing QBs. \n\nNow he’s tasked with replacing lost sack production, and the rotational competition brought by Dallas adding guys like Rashan Gary and Malachi Lawrence on the edge should have Ezeiruaku playing 110% every snap in camp. \n\nWith the new defensive identity brought by new DC Christian Parker, the second-year end should blossom, and with his ascension, the defensive line and the defense as a whole can become a unit that opposing teams fear.\n\nWhat is your prediction for the defensive line at training camp? Who are we overlooking that might break out? 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So we’re not going to let anything get in between of that. So it’s a level of respect that we all in the quarterback room have for each other.“And we’re not really emotional when it comes to things that we can’t control. We mainly focus on and thrive on getting better in the work every day. So if I like something he’s doing, I ask. If he likes something I do, then [he] asks. It’s conversation, and that’s what’s most effective.”Cabot noted that Cleveland’s top receivers Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond, Cedric Tillman, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston were among the attendees at the workouts in Miami.“I think it was extremely important that us as a group, for whoever was available, was available to come down to Miami,” Sanders said. “And there were a couple other players that schedules didn’t align with it, but it’s all good for those that came and stuff. It was truly amazing. And we felt a different type of bond just outside of the facility, outside of these things.“And we all vow to continue doing our part and keep it going while we’re here. Those relationships and how funny it is when you have a lot of dialogue and in different situations where a lot of your teammates is very fun and it’s exciting. You create these real memories, these real bonds, and it’s irreplaceable. So I’m truly thankful that it happened. 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The plan is clear: ease the burden on C.J. Stroud and spread it across a roster built for defined, specialized roles. Every move Houston made this offseason points to that shift. Instead of stacking depth with similar […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8004:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back British Brooks (44) carries the ball as Indianapolis Colts linebacker Germaine Pratt (53) defends during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images \n\nYear two of Nick Caley’s run as offensive coordinator will reveal exactly where this Texans offense is headed. The plan is clear: ease the burden on C.J. Stroud and spread it across a roster built for defined, specialized roles. Every move Houston made this offseason points to that shift. Instead of stacking depth with similar players, the Texans have doubled down on assembling distinct skillsets at every position.\n\nBritish Brooks fills one of the most specialized roles on Houston’s roster. Part running back, part fullback, part wingback, he gives Caley the backfield versatility that makes the system function. In I‑formation looks last season, Brooks served as the lead blocker, driving downhill on power concepts and clearing out the first defender in his path.\n\nWhile Brooks was the unquestioned starter at fullback, what is interesting is how little he played on offense in 2025. He only accounted for offensive 73 total snaps out of around 1,300 plays on offense. That’s because the Texans leaned on 11 personnel the second-most in the league at 71%. Using the one‑back, one‑tight‑end groupings precluded Brooks from impacting the offense more. Thus, his primary role was on special teams. So why is Brooks such a vital piece of the puzzle in Houston?\n\nBrooks’ utility is essential on a competitive 53-man roster. His blocking, special teams ability, and running capabilities allows the offense to be flexible and creative with its formations and skillsets. \n\nLast season, he was primarily used in 21 personnel – two running backs and 1 tight end. A rare formation indeed, but one that allowed the Texans woeful offense to incorporate Blake Fisher, get a hat on a hat, and get Brooks matched up against a smaller linebacker. Anytime Fisher took the field in the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Brooks was in the backfield right behind him. \n\nHeading into 2026, it’s well known the offense must evolve and improve, and Brooks appears to be making his own physical transformations too. In an interview with Texans Radio earlier this month, British Brooks admitted to losing 17 pounds this offseason to the astonishment of John Harris and Marc Vandermeer.\n\n\nTexans running back British Brooks on Texans All Access told <a href=\"https://x.com/jharrisfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jharrisfootball</a> & <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansVoice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TexansVoice</a> that he lost 17 lbs this offseason on top of weight lost at the end of last season: “I think coming off the rookie injury I played a lot heavier than what I was the year before & I was… <a href=\"https://t.co/F0AdJ4T5ef\">pic.twitter.com/F0AdJ4T5ef</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2076477912761483582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nI’ve never heard John Harris ask a question as blunt as when he looked at Brooks and said, “Did you want to do that?” As if these athletes aren’t fully aware of what their bodies are telling them. Still, a fullback losing weight is genuinely puzzling. Anyone shedding that much mass is remarkable, GLP‑1 or not. And it raises a real possibility: Brooks might be positioning himself to compete outright for the third running back job rather than staying locked into a traditional fullback role.\n\nThanks to NFL Pro, I watched every single offensive snap British Brooks played in 2026. Brooks role truthfully did not have much impact on the outcome of the offensive plays. For the most part, he was neutralizing the linebacker or blocking out on a defensive end. He was included in play action plays as an additional blocker, but rarely went out for a route. Brooks struggled to lock on a linebacker and tended to bounce off after the initial blow. For all this, he did earn multiple carries on short yardage situations and 1st and 10s to gain positive yards.\n\n17 times the Texans handed the ball off to British Brooks. Six of which were either goal line or short yardage situations. The majority of the carries occurred Week 18 when the Texans sat Woody Marks and Nick Chubb. He carried the ball 13 times for 63 yards in a slow but efficient performance. A poor and heavily rotated offensive didn’t help, but he ran hard as you’d expect out of a fullback playing running back in a meaningless game. Interesting enough, Brooks was more effective reading the defense and holes out of shotgun than with Davis Mills under center. \n\nGiven Nick Caley’s background as a tight end coach, that may be a strategic move. Caley will be more likely to keep a fourth or even fifth tight end over a blocking-specific back who cannot regularly run the ball. And for those wondering if Brooks can move inline to play tight end… keep dreaming. He’s 5’11 and only played two snaps at tight end last year. Brooks is miles better than tight end Cade Stover at blocking at full speed from the fullback position. He has much more reckless abandon and ability to maintain blocks – even if that is something he needs to work on before his third season. \n\nIf Brooks shifts completely to a running back role, that changes the entire complexion of the <a href=\"https://www.battleredblog.com/nfl-training-camp/76514/houston-texans-rosterology-2-0-predicting-the-2026-53-man-roster\">Rosterology</a>. \n\nThe question will be: with the 17 pounds Brooks shed, is he going to convert to running back full time or try to stick at fullback. That will directly impact whether Brooks is seen as a situational blocker who will compete with the tight ends for a roster spot or as the third running back and compete with Jawhar Jordan for a roster spot. Either way, Brooks will be locked in a roster battle this training camp. Such is the life of a position player in a deep in a team’s depth chart. \n\nThis weight loss and shift to a running back position is savvy. Nick Caley is a former tight end coach on a team with a bevy of tight end options. Odds are, Caley will choose to keep a fourth or fifth tight end on the roster over a fullback. We know Brooks can play fullback, but the odds are better stacked in his favor if he can beat out one Jawhar Jordan over two tight end options. \n\nBetween running back and tight end, the Texans are likely to keep seven total players on the roster. The average number of each across all NFL teams in 2025 was 3.5 running backs and 3.7 tight ends. Based on the law of averages, the two options appear to be: \n\nOption 1: RBs (4) David Montgomery, Woody Marks, Jawhar Jordan, British Brooks and TE (3) Dalton Schultz, Marlin Klein, and Foster Moreau \n\nOption 2: RB (3) David Montgomery, Woody Marks, and British Brooks and TE (4) Dalton Schultz, Marlin Klein, Foster Moreau, and Brevin Jordan \n\nIf you ask me, Option 2 is the superior group. Brevin’s addition improves the offense and provides more speed and versatility. The blocking ability of Moreau and Klein improves the team’s scheme flexibility. However it shapes out for Brooks and the offense, his usage should improve in 2026 while the Texans improve their own offensive approach. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784561820;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:23:\"Houston Texans Analysis\";i:1;s:26:\"Houston Texans Depth Chart\";i:2;s:28:\"Houston Texans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9758;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"C.J. 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Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images \n\nImproving on his <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Top_100_Players_of_2025\">64th ranking as a rookie</a>, Denver Broncos franchise quarterback Bo Nix moved to 59th. Not quite the jump I expected, but he continues to fly under people’s radar. We Broncomaniacs know what we have in Denver, though. As Pat Surtain II said in the video below, “Bo is a gamer.”\n\n\nNo. 59 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@broncos</a> QB Bo Nix! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/thceLLwTk0\">pic.twitter.com/thceLLwTk0</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2079219792733721050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith no run game to speak of much of the time, Nix led the lead in passing attempts piling up nearly 4,000 yards passing and 30 total touchdowns leading Denver to the AFC’s top seed and a 14-3 record. More impressively, he led the team to a league-high eight game-winning drives, including a thrilling 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills. \n\nWhen the game is on the line, there are few quarterbacks I’d rather want under center for the Broncos. He now has 11 game-winning drives in his short two-year career. That is almost half of the teams 25 wins over that span. The Denver Broncos are an AFC powerhouse in large part because Bo Nix is, in fact, a gamer.\n\nThat makes this season all the more excited. Eight more Sunday’s to go!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784561696;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Pat Surtain\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2628;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a652cf6e35dc33bf9c42d1ee28524acd\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"3 questions for the 49ers at QB: Can Brock Purdy avoid getting dinged up?\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/160503/3-questions-for-the-49ers-at-qb-can-brock-purdy-avoid-getting-dinged-up\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"July will shortly turn into August, and soon the San Francisco 49ers will be playing preseason games. But while the season is nearing, the 49ers aren’t without questions going into 2026. Over the next few weeks, we will look at each position group and post three questions, whether they are questions that will be answered […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5687:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 07: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his team\'s win in the NFL 2025 game between San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJuly will shortly turn into August, and soon the San Francisco 49ers will be playing preseason games.\n\nBut while the season is nearing, the 49ers aren’t without questions going into 2026. \n\nOver the next few weeks, we will look at each position group and post three questions, whether they are questions that will be answered in August or during the season. First, we start with the quarterback position: \n\nCan Brock Purdy stay healthy?\n\nI wouldn’t say Brock Purdy has been injury-prone over his career; instead, he’s more prone to be dinged up. \n\nWhile the 26-year-old has suffered a wide variety of injuries, either the timing or the severity has prevented Purdy from missing too many games up until the 2025 season. An oblique injury in 2022 caused some concern entering a Thursday night game in Seattle, but Purdy toughed it out to help the 49ers beat the Seahawks. Several weeks later, he’d suffer the elbow injury that would knock him and the 49ers out of the NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia. Still, he wouldn’t miss any games the following season, with the offseason being used to recover.\n\n2023 was relatively clean for Purdy, with the exception of a concussion finding him on the injury report prior to a Week 8 loss to the Bengals, capping a three-game losing streak. 2024 was the same as the year before, with a right shoulder injury being the only blip, causing Purdy to miss a drubbing at the hands of the Packers.\n\nDespite that wide range of injuries, Purdy had only missed three games due to injury entering the 2025 season. But then a turf toe injury cost Purdy half of the 2025 season, where Mac Jones entered and kept the 49ers afloat until Purdy returned in Week 11 and finished the season, nearly leading San Francisco to an NFC West crown.\n\nBut can Purdy stay healthy for an entire season? He’s been able to mostly avoid serious injury, but can he keep the dings and damage that’s common in an NFL season to prevent his name from hitting the injury report?\n\nIf Purdy stays healthy, can he take that next step?\n\nWhat does the next step even look like for Purdy? It feels as if he’s been floating around that middle tier of quarterback rankings that are oh so popular around this time of year. But how can Purdy find himself inside that top-10 quarterback list?\n\nThe first step would be to keep the interceptions at a minimum. Purdy has thrown double-digit picks in each of his last three seasons, which is a concern considering he played just nine games last season. With his 10 interceptions in nine games, Purdy had a career-high 3.5 interception rate, the first time he’s been over three percent in his career.\n\nSince he made his debut in 2022, <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/Gxj1H\">Purdy has the second-highest interception rate in the league </a>(minimum 1,000 pass attempts):\n\n\nMac Jones – 2.8\n\n\n\nPurdy – 2.7\n\n\n\nJoe Flacco – 2.6\n\n\n\nTua Tagovailoa – 2.5\n\n\n\nSam Darnold – 2.5\n\n\n\nGeno Smith – 2.5\n\n\nThat list is a who’s who of interception-prone quarterbacks, but Purdy is likely the best quarterback on that list. If the interception rate can drop, Purdy can find himself in the very-good-to-potentially-elite tier of quarterbacks.\n\nMaybe a fully-healthy season will help Purdy take that step. Maybe even the 49ers revamped receiver room will help as well. But it feels like there’s room for improvement for Purdy, and ideally 2026 will be the year it all comes together for the quarterback.\n\nHow will the 49ers handle Mac Jones?\n\nLet’s look at this question through a hypothetical lens.\n\nThe trade deadline for the 2026 season lands on November 10. Let’s say the 49ers are 6-2 by the time the Week 10 deadline comes around and Purdy is not only healthy but playing the best ball of his career with no signs of stopping.\n\nNow let’s look around the league. The Vikings are 4-4, staying afloat in the NFC North behind their defense but with subpar quarterback play from either Kyler Murray or JJ McCarthy. Maybe the Falcons or Colts are playing well, but they are less than thrilled with their quarterback situations.\n\nLet’s just say one of those four teams has floated a second-round pick, maybe a third, for Jones to try to right the ship. With Jones on an expiring deal, do the 49ers bite, or do they retain possibly the best backup quarterback in the league as a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option?\n\nI am just here to ask the questions, not answer them. We will see how it plays out over the next few months, but if something like the scenario above plays out, the 49ers will definitely have a decision to make. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784561424;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:31:\"San Francisco 49ers Depth Chart\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8183;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Brock Purdy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2629;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2cac3a6e92408ace52a15151c9776627\";s:5:\"title\";s:32:\"Eagles schedule preview: Cowboys\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/177513/eagles-schedule-preview-cowboys\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"When and where: Week 7 at home on Monday Night Football; Week 12 in Dallas for Thanksgiving Key additions: DC Christian Parker, S Jalen Thompson, EDGE Rashan Gary, LB Dee Winters, CB Cobie Durant Key subtractions: DC Matt Eberflus, DT Osa Odighizuwa, S Kenneth Murray, LB Donovan Wilson Last season: For the first time since […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3806:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 25: Head coach Brian Schottenheimer of the Dallas Cowboys looks on prior to a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen and where: Week 7 at home on Monday Night Football; Week 12 in Dallas for Thanksgiving\n\nKey additions: DC Christian Parker, S Jalen Thompson, EDGE Rashan Gary, LB Dee Winters, CB Cobie Durant\n\nKey subtractions: DC Matt Eberflus, DT Osa Odighizuwa, S Kenneth Murray, LB Donovan Wilson\n\nLast season: For the first time since 1969, a Cowboys game ended in a tie\n\nThe question for this team: Can the defense get out of its own way?\n\nI would like to apologize to Brian Schottenheimer. Last year I said he was the Dave Campo of Jason Garretts. I was wrong. Brian Schottenheimer is the Jason Garrett of Wade Phillipses.\n\nThe Cowboys were entertainingly mediocre last year. They scored 37 or more points four times. Only the Rams gained more yards, and only 43 more, which is a Brandon Aubrey chip shot. Half their games were one score games; and their prime time games were either close, high scoring, or both. \n\nThe 2025 Cowboys were built to do one thing: move down the field almost at will and score a bunch of points. They did that. Actually they were built to do something else too: let the other team move the ball at will and score a bunch of points. And that they did. The Cowboys also gave up 37 or more points four times. They had the 3rd most yards given up. This meant that half their games were either close, high scoring, or both.\n\nAre you not entertained? That’s what Jerry Jones cares about. And the 2025 Cowboys were entertaining. They didn’t keep the excitement to the field, the Micah Parsons trade was a treat for the haters.\n\nWhat they were not was good. 7-9-1 wouldn’t have even won the NFC South, and the worst scoring defense in 2025 meant they did things like lose to the Cardinals, give up 3 TDs to Russell Wilson, and let JJ McCarthy look like a somewhat functioning QB.\n\nFor all the production the offense had, they went 1-7-1 when the defense gave up more than 28 points, and that win was against the Russell Wilson led Giants in overtime. 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Bowers, the Raiders’ brilliant first-round draft pick in 2024, will be eligible for a contract extension next offseason, after his third NFL season. I would expect the Raiders […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1967:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - MAY 28: Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders attends a news conference after an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 28, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nRecently, the tight end market began to move and it’s something Brock Bowers and the Las Vegas Raiders will be monitoring in the next year or so.\n\nBowers, the Raiders’ brilliant first-round draft pick in 2024, will be eligible for a contract extension next offseason, after his third NFL season. I would expect the Raiders to try to extend Bowers as soon as they are allowed to rather than hand his a fifth-year option. Bowers is a franchise player who the Raiders will want to retain for his entire career. There is no need to play games or delay extending him.\n\nThe only question is just how much Bowers will make.\n\nThe Atlanta Falcons just gave Kyle Pitts a three-year, $54 million extension and The Jacksonville Jaguars gave Brendan Strange a three-year, $48 million deal. Bowers will likely dwarf those contracts.\n\nTight ends such as Tucker Kraft of the Green Bay Packers, Sam LaPorta of the Detroit Lions and Dalton Kincaid of the Buffalo Bills could all soon get extension as well. So, Bowers and the Raiders will be watching those deals.\n\nRight now, the top tight end contracts per year average belong to George Kuttle of the San Frnisico 49ers at $19.1 million a season and Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals at $19 millon a season.\n\nI would think Bowers can hit the $20-22 million a season range within the next calander year. 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And boy, do I love this class!\nThis receiver class has gotten enormous amounts of hype even before their draft cycle started, and for good reason. Not only does this class have some truly elite talent sitting at the top, but it is extremely deep. There is a very high chance we see six-eight receivers from the 2027 class alone make it into the first round of this upcoming NFL draft. But let’s not waste any more time and dive into the tiers!\n\nTier 1 Notes\nTo kick things off, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994493/Jeremiah_Smith\">Jeremiah Smith</a> is the WR1 in this class and it isn’t particularly close. I won’t go super in depth since everyone has, but let’s just say he is a do-it-all type of receiver. Not many, if any, flaws to his game. And it is rare that a wide receiver even gets mentioned to be the #1 pick, let alone it not being a crazy idea.\nI fell in love with <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994699/Dakorien_Moore\">Dakorien Moore</a>’s tape. He does not get enough hype but should be talked about in a similar light as Smith. He is listed sub six-foot, but he plays much bigger. He is fantastic in contested-catch situations and electric with the ball in his hands. With his QB returning, I expect a monster year from him and the hype train to be full steam ahead.\nNow on to perhaps my favorite prospect to watch, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994879/Charlie_Becker\">Charlie Becker</a>. I was skeptical going into his tape after hearing some of the buzz on him, but his film is as advertised. Becker can win at all levels of the field. He wins at the line of scrimmage while he also has the speed to win over the top. His route running is top-notch, and he wins consistently at the catch point. I fully expect him to continue to generate buzz and be in contention to be a top-ten pick in this upcoming draft.\n\nTier 2 Notes\nI was a big fan of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994637/Nick_Marsh\">Nick Marsh</a> going into last season but a lackluster season seems to have pushed him down some boards. For me, I still see an athletically gifted player with solid route running who can win one on one match-ups. While there are more mouths to feed at Indiana, the offense and QB play should be significantly better and put him in better situations.\nThe Clemson receiver duo was a tough one for me. They are honestly interchangeable in ranking. Both guys are athletic and electric with the ball in their hands. They can both get over the top of defenses. I think I slightly prefer the size of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994575/TJ_Moore\">TJ Moore</a> but again, both are studs and fully capable of being first-round picks next year.\nThe tenth player on my rankings is the first non-2027 prospect on my list, and it is a good one. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994887/Chris_Henry_Jr\">Chris Henry Jr</a> is the overwhelming consensus #1 receiver in the 2029 class and son of former WR Chris Henry. He brings excellent size and incredible length. He already looks solid in his route running and has the speed to win downfield. Going to the wide receiver factory that is Ohio St is just icing on the cake.\n\nTier 3 Notes\nThis group represents players with tremendous upside. There are some freak athletes who, if they put it all together this year, could fly up boards.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994866/KJ_Duff\">KJ Duff</a> is a big receiver listed at 6’6” and 225 lbs but moves extremely well for a player his size. He is incredibly athletic and dominant at the catch point. He may need to work on expanding his route tree a bit but he has the size, the speed, and the hands to be a top-end receiver at the next level.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994612/Nyck_Harbor\">Nyck Harbor</a> is another receiver who falls under the “freak athlete” label. He is the size of a tight end at 6’5” and 235 lbs but has the speed of a top-flight receiver. I am not sure there is a linebacker who can keep up with him or a defensive back who can handle him physically. 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Let’s dive right into it.\n\n“13” Reasons Why the Bucs Might Struggle?\n\nIt’s hard to keep dwelling on it, but it’s an immutably present question for the 2026 Buccaneers until toe meets leather. Their franchise icon and all-time best offensive player is gone, and he leaves behind a hole in the depth chart that’s not easily replaceable.\n\nAbility to consistently beat man coverage, excellent jump ball and highlight-reel catch skills, true explosive play potential — Mike Evans brough all of these qualities to the table for 12 seasons and 176 career games. Whether or not those strengths could be reliably counted on at this point in his career is a valid question, but it’s foolish to deny he is still an extremely useful player when healthy.\n\nWithout him on the field, Tampa struggled severely with uncovering versus man coverage, so you can expect to see heavy doses of such until the new-look corps can show otherwise. \n\nSo when looking at what it means to lose Evans, it’s just as much about how he won versus the simple stats. That will be the biggest puzzle the remaining pass catchers and new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson need to decode. \n\nWill the Real Egbuka Please Stand Up?\n\nEmeka Egbuka shocked everyone last year by: A.) being the Bucs’ first-round pick in the first place, and B.) producing prolifically in his first 8 professional games. \n\nEgbuka stepped right in for the absences of Godwin and Evans and showed immediate chemistry with Mayfield, playing like one of the best receivers in football during the first half. Before the bye week, in 8 games, Egbuka recorded 34 receptions for 562 yards and 5 touchdowns. He made eye-popping catches over big-name competition, created huge chunk plays, and generally looked like a polished pro.\n\nThen it all went…not as great. \n\nEgbuka’s stats in weeks 9-18 cratered along with the rest of the offense as teams figured out how to defend him. The rest of the unit struggling with injuries and efficiency did not help, but Egbuka very much looked like a rookie trying to do too much. he logged just 29 catches (on 64 targets!) for 376 yards and 1 touchdown. His catch rate finished at a concerningly low 49.6%. \n\nIt’s not all doom and gloom, nor should it be. The tape Egbuka put up in the first 8 weeks of 2025 shows a player doing lots of things well, but it’s always about staying ahead of the competition, and that is extremely difficult. Egbuka is young (will be 24 in October), mature, and now possesses a full year’s experience of being asked to handle a huge load. With a new coordinator hopefully better equipped to handle playcalling duties, more reliability from players like Godwin and Jalen McMillan, and generally more consistency for the whole offense, Egbuka should be in a good spot to take another positive step forward in his development. \n\nIs Chris Godwin Still a Dude?\n\nIf Egbuka’s Year 2 development isn’t the biggest question facing the current Bucs receiving corps, then Godwin’s relevancy is certainly 1b. \n\nIt’s been a rough handful of years for Godwin, who’s been a high-end No. 2 option for the Bucs passing game when he’s healthy. Unfortunately, he’s dealt with long-term recoveries to both a torn ACL and broken leg, the latter of which largely robbed him of 2024 and 2025 (16 total games, 13 starts). \n\nNow 30 years old, can Godwin rebound from all the aforementioned adversity to still be a consistent threat? 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Buffalo’s backfield was led by James Cook, who would go on to claim the league’s rushing title (rushing 309 times for 1,621 yards and 12 touchdowns in the regular season).\n\nWhat will Cook do for an encore in Joe Brady’s first season as head coach?\n\nToday’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining the state of Buffalo’s running backs, including whether Brady will dial up more pass plays for Cook and Buffalo’s tailbacks this year.\n\nCheck out the assessments and then be sure to leave your thoughts on the state of the Bills running backs heading into the season.\n\nWill the Bills dial up more passes to their backs?\n\nThe Bills backfield consists of reigning NFL rushing champion James Cook, along with Ty Johnson, Ray Davis, Frank Gore Jr., and former United Football League champion Ian Wheeler.\n\nLast year, the Bills ran the ball on 49.84% of plays, the second-highest rate of all teams. 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Included in that is how many running backs Sean Payton and Davis Webb decide to keep on the roster and who gets placed on the practice squad. \n\nOne of the backs looking to keep his spot on the Broncos’ active roster is Jaleel McLaughlin. \n\nPlayer Profile\n\nAge: 25 | Experience: Fourth Year | College: Youngstown State | Height: 5’7” | Weight: 187 pounds\n\nMcLaughlin is entering his fourth season in Denver, but coming off the lowest production of his career. \n\nIf you base what could happen in 2026 off last season and his status on the roster, it’s iffy at best. However, McLaughlin adds a different element than the three guys above on the roster. \n\nJaleel McLaughlin’s 2026 outlook with the Broncos\n\nMcLaughlin is one of the running backs and players with a speed element who could break any play as a runner or receiver. Granted, it’s been inconsistent, and that’s because of the lack of touches he gets. \n\nAnd those were even more rare for McLaughlin in 2025 when he had just 37 carries and four receptions. In his first two seasons with the Broncos, he had 76 and 113 carries and 31 and 24 receptions in 2023 and ’24. \n\nThe dropoff is easy to diagnose, and makes McLaughlin’s status up in the air: the addition of Harvey. Both are versatile threats out of the back field as runners and receivers. Both have that playmaking ability that makes them a threat when they touch the ball. \n\nThe difference between the two is that Harvey is bigger and more physical. And Harvey proved how reliable he can be, even as a rookie, after Dobbins was lost to injury.\n\nNow, Harvey has a year of experience in Denver’s offense and the NFL under his belt. Dobbins is looking to break his injury luck with a full season. 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Stroud\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2644;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"43bee2a4d3003a2a0c9b8e7f403ef374\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Green Bay Packers News: Running back battle is one to watch in camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/83963/green-bay-packers-news-running-back-battle-is-one-to-watch-in-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"There are lots of opportunities for running backs on the Green Bay Packers’ roster this summer. The RB2 job behind Josh Jacobs is effectively up for grabs, and that role could take on even more importance depending on how Jacobs’ legal situation plays out. Yes, Chris Brooks is firmly entrenched as the team’s third down […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3503:\"\n\n\n \n ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 09: Marshawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers participates in drills during the Green Bay Packers mandatory minicamp at Don Hutson Center on June 09, 2026 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere are lots of opportunities for running backs on the Green Bay Packers’ roster this summer. The RB2 job behind Josh Jacobs is effectively up for grabs, and that role could take on even more importance depending on how Jacobs’ legal situation plays out.\n\nYes, Chris Brooks is firmly entrenched as the team’s third down back. But the Packers need a chance of pace back behind Jacobs, at a minimum, and training camp will surely decide who earns that role.\n\nDows MarShawn Lloyd stay healthy and take control of the job? Will another young player emerge from the pack ahead of him? Is there a chance the Packers keep four running backs on the roster as well?\n\nThese questions and more will start to get some answers next week when the team begins training camp. Until then, we’ll keep looking ahead at the intriguing position battles to come.\n\n <a href=\"https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/17/green-bay-packers-training-camp-2026-most-at-stake/90954449007/\">5 Packers players with most at stake during training camp | Packers Wire</a>\n\nJobs will be on the line this summer and a few Packers have huge opportunities to earn more playing time – or to get cut if they fail to impress. Perhaps nobody has a bigger potential swing than third year running back MarShawn Lloyd.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/seven-packers-sleepers-who-could-break-through-smoke-to-earn-roster-spot\">Seven Packers Sleepers Who Could Break Through Smoke to Earn Roster Spot | SI</a>\n\nMeanwhile, there are plenty of eager young players looking to stake their claim to a spot on the 53. Could Damien Martinez be the diamond in the rough at running back? \n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49391788/2026-nfl-season-all-backup-team-rosters-bench-players-barnwell#GB\">NFL All-Backup Team: Could a roster of bench players contend?| ESPN</a>\n\nIts a bit of an odd exercise, but the answer is probably a resounding no. For the Packers, only new cornerback Benjamin St-Juste gets picked for the squad.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/18/packers-hall-of-fame-exhibit-links-lambeau-wisconsin-and-notre-dame-green-bay-curly/90956799007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117001e004800v117001d--70--b--70--&gca-ft=169&gca-ds=sophi\">Packers Hall of Fame exhibit links Lambeau, Wisconsin, Notre Dame | Packersnews.com</a>\n\nThis makes perfect sense ahead of the two mentioned college football programs meeting at Lambeau in early September.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/07/18/attorney-accused-trying-poison-her-husband-again/\">Attorney accused of trying to poison her husband again | KGNS News</a>\n\nUnsurprisingly, it’s the “again” that has me fascinated by this story.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784554629;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:52:\"Cheese Curds: Daily Green Bay Packers News And Links\";i:1;s:22:\"Green Bay Packers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11370;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chris Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5850;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Josh Jacobs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2645;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b37600c3d4bc7ce292e6fc1974ec4636\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"49ers stars vouch for return of former WR in free agency\";s:4:\"link\";s:157:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160508/san-francisco-49ers-news-stars-george-kittle-kyle-juszczyk-vouch-return-deebo-samuel-free-agency\";s:11:\"description\";s:341:\"The San Francisco 49ers made a couple of moves at wide receiver this offseason, signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency, while drafting De’Zhaun Stribling with their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft at No. 33 overall. Those three additions provide much-needed depth and talent at wide receiver, where the 49ers struggled […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3552:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Deebo Samuel #1 of the Washington Commanders looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers made a couple of moves at wide receiver this offseason, signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency, while drafting De’Zhaun Stribling with their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft at No. 33 overall.\n\nThose three additions provide much-needed depth and talent at wide receiver, where the 49ers struggled in 2025. Without Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, the 49ers didn’t have a wideout top 650 receiving yards, as injuries and struggles on the field led the way.\n\nEvans gives the 49ers a proven No. 1 wide receiver who can win on the outside, although he comes with his own risks after the most injury-laden season of his career in 2025. He’ll be 33 this season, but has been highly productive when healthy and should be a good red-zone weapon.\n\nKirk dealt with injuries as well in 2025, but is another proven weapon who can operate out of the slot and give the 49ers good depth alongside Evans and Ricky Pearsall. Stribling’s role as a rookie is unclear, but he worked well after the catch in college and gives the 49ers a big, fast receiver at 225 pounds.\n\nStill, could the 49ers add one more weapon to the room? Former 49ers star Deebo Samuel remains a free agent this offseason after his deal with the Washington Commanders expired, and he’s searching for a new home.\n\nSamuel, 30, caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns with the Commanders in 2025, while playing in 16 games. He didn’t see much usage as a runner, getting only 17 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown.\n\nSamuel’s average depth of target was quite low once again at 5.2 yards per target, but he did have some big games for the Commanders, especially early in the season.\n\nCould he be another player that returns to the 49ers on a one-year deal? Some of his former teammates vouched for a potential return this weekend.\n\nOn one of Samuel’s recent Instagram posts, both George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk commented, welcoming the wideout back to the Bay Area should he choose to return.\n\n“I have a guest house with your name on it,” Juszczyk wrote, with Kittle writing a similar remark: ‘I also have a guest house labeled ‘Deebo’s second home.’”\n\nNow, the 49ers have mentioned the desire to get younger and cheaper, but they’ve also added several veterans this offseason, including Evans, Kirk, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and others, as they look to maximize their current championship window.\n\nSamuel could be another low-cost, one-year option that gives the 49ers more depth and reliability at wide receiver with a familiar face. The wideout should find a new home, should he choose, before the season starts, and there are many better situations for more playing time, including with the Commanders, who don’t have any proven options behind Terry McLaurin.\n\nBut there are also options available back home.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784554200;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13417;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"De\'Zhaun Stribling\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2216;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Mike Evans\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4950;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Christian Kirk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2646;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"70e27144e5eb7423e3f7f323241ffe94\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"L.A. Rams News: What will the Aaron Donald talk be this week?\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143975/la-rams-news-aaron-donald-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:301:\"Is Aaron Donald coming back to the Los Angeles Rams? Is Aaron Donald not coming back to the Los Angeles Rams? Does anyone know what’s going to happen? I don’t, and I expect another week of speculation, but who knows? Maybe AD makes a decision this week. It’s big new for the Rams who would […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5224:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIs Aaron Donald coming back to the Los Angeles Rams? Is Aaron Donald not coming back to the Los Angeles Rams? Does anyone know what’s going to happen? I don’t, and I expect another week of speculation, but who knows? Maybe AD makes a decision this week.\n\nIt’s big new for the Rams who would seemingly love to have Donald back. Would Donald love to be back? Great question. We’ll see. \n\nIn the meantime, enjoy the speculation, enjoy the possibilities. We should have an answer soon enough. Training camp for the Rams starts Saturday so maybe we’ll know by then? Stay tuned.\n\nThank you for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great Monday!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/why_aaron_donald_may_make_surprising_decision_amid_rams_rumors/s1_13132_44081131\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/why_aaron_donald_may_make_surprising_decision_amid_rams_rumors/s1_13132_44081131\">Why Aaron Donald may make surprising decision amid Rams rumors</a> (yardbarker)\n\n“On Monday, <a href=\"https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL</a> insider <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-biggest-storylines-nfl-training-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albert Breer</a> of Sports Illustrated explained why fans shouldn’t yet assume that Donald will be on the Rams’ active roster in September.\n\nAaron Donald has been “very happy in retirement”\n\n“Donald was very happy in retirement, and never ruminated to those in the organization that he wanted to come back,” Breer wrote. “In other words, this isn’t a guy who has had some enormous struggle adjusting to civilian life. The 10-time Pro Bowler is a happy retiree, by all accounts, which is to say the idea of going back to that life isn’t something he’ll view as a failure.”\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams-news/nfl-agrees-with-rams-decision-to-trade-jared-verse-for-myles-garrett/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams-news/nfl-agrees-with-rams-decision-to-trade-jared-verse-for-myles-garrett/\">Los Angeles Rams’ trade for Myles Garrett looks even better after NFL evaluators reveal their true feelings about Jared Verse</a> (atozsports)\n\n“Verse is a quality run defender. Nobody disputes that. But it becomes difficult to classify any edge rusher as truly elite when he finishes a healthy season with 4.5 sacks. The analytics community will point to pressures, hurries, and how Verse affects the pocket. Those metrics have value. But the NFL is a results-based business, and the most valuable result a pass rusher can deliver is putting the quarterback on the ground.\n\nA sack is an immediate loss of yards. It moves the chains backward. It helps the defense get off the field, which gives the offense more opportunities to score. A pressure or a forced throw can influence an outcome, but a sack guarantees one.“\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/19/rams-puka-nacua-contract-situation/90972432007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/19/rams-puka-nacua-contract-situation/90972432007/\">Puka Nacua on whether he wants to stay with Rams: ‘That’s the plan’ </a>(ramswire)\n\n“However, despite not having a deal in hand, Nacua remains committed to the goals of this season and he hopes to secure a long-term deal for the future. According to NFL reporter Arye Pulli, when questioned about whether he wants to remain in Los Angeles, Nacua recently stated that staying with the <a href=\"https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/teams/los-angeles-rams/343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rams</a> is his intent.\n\n“That’s the plan,” Nacua said at Fanatics Fest.“\n\n<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/training-camp-answer-nagging-rams-draft-question-still-awaiting-verdict\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ramblinfan.com/training-camp-answer-nagging-rams-draft-question-still-awaiting-verdict\">Training camp will answer nagging Rams draft question still awaiting verdict</a> (ramblinfan)\n\n“While sixth-rounder CJ Daniels <a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/cj-daniels-every-opportunity-rams-next-diamond-in-the-rough\">will have every chance</a> to claim the WR3 mantle for himself, he is not the default frontrunner that a first-rounder or a Day 2 pick could have been. \n\nAs a result, the team will stage a wide-open melee during training camp and into the preseason to determine who, if anyone, is ready to step up as a third option. 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Previous training camp previews: Roster construction Under the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have consistently added offensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12775:\"\n\n\n \n From left, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), guard Tate Ratledge (69), center Cade Mays (64) and offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) before OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nIn this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ interior offensive line, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster.\n\nPrevious training camp previews:\n\n\nQuarterback: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166123/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-quarterback-luke-altmyer\">Can Luke Altmyer force a QB3 role?</a>\n\n\n\nRunning back: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166210/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-running-backs\">How RB roles could shift in 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWide receiver: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166328/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-wr-depth-roles-up-for-grabs\">WR depth roles up for grabs</a>\n\n\n\nTight end: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166400/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-tight-ends\">How many TEs will make the roster?</a>\n\n\n\nOffensive tackle: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166598/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-right-tackle-blake-miller-giovanni-manu\">Can Blake Miller win the starting RT job?</a>\n\n\nRoster construction\n\nUnder the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have consistently added offensive linemen as the season progresses. While they typically begin each season with eight to 10 offensive linemen, they’ve consistently finished with 10 or 11 on the active roster.\n\nLet’s take a look at what they’ve done on the interior offensive line in the previous five seasons:\n\n\n2021: Opened with five IOL (Frank Ragnow, Jonah Jackson, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Evan Brown, and Logan Stenberg) but finished with seven (Parker Ehinger, Ryan McCollum).\n\n\n\n2022: Opened with six IOL (Ragnow, Jackson, Vaitai, Brown, Stenberg, and Tommy Kraemer), but finished with seven (Kayode Awosika and Ross Pierschbacher; Kraemer landed on IR).\n\n\n\n2023: Opened with five IOL (Ragnow, Jackson, Graham Glasgow, Vaitai, and Colby Sorsdal) but finished with six (Awosika).\n\n\n\n2024: Opened with five IOL (Ragnow, Kevin Zeitler, Glasgow, Awosika, and Michael Niese), but finished with six after rookie Christian Mahogany was removed from PUP.\n\n\n\n2025: Opened with five IOL (Tate Ratledge, Mahogany, Glasgow, Awosika, and Kingsley Eguakun) but finished with six (rookie Miles Frazier was added after a PUP stint, Niese was re-added, and Eguakun was demoted to the practice squad, then <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/154242/lions-iol-kingsley-eguakun-poached-by-browns\">poached by the Browns</a>). \n\n\nInvestment at center\n\nThe Lions’ offensive line took a step back in 2025, with the majority of the blame falling on the play of the interior positions. Following the sudden retirement of Frank Ragnow, the Lions were forced to alter their approach: they moved Glasgow inside to center, which cleared the way for rookie Tate Ratledge to start at right guard and second-year guard Christian Mahogany to start on the left side. Unfortunately, they struggled from the jump. Their communication faltered; Glasgow looked his age, Ratledge looked like a rookie, and Mahogany failed to live up to the promise he showed in three games as a rookie, while also missing a portion of the season with a broken leg.\n\nThe Lions’ top priority this free agency period was to find a new starting center who could anchor the middle of the offensive line. They targeted Cade Mays for the role, and on the opening day of free agency, they signed him to a three-year contract.\n\nRatledge showed enough growth as a rookie that the Lions appear comfortable with his return to the starting right guard role; however, Mahogany will face competition for his starting left guard job. Both young guards started at their respective roles during OTAs and minicamp in the spring, but Mahogany is expected to be pushed by second-year OL Miles Frazier, newly acquired veteran Ben Bartch, and center/guard hybrid Juice Scruggs (who the Lions acquired in the David Montgomery trade) during training camp. \n\nFor additional depth at center, the Lions brought back veteran center Michael Niese and signed center Seth McLaughlin to futures contracts, while guard/tackle hybrids Mason Miller and UDFA rookie Melvin Priestly were also added for more depth inside.\n\nThe battleground\n\nHow quickly will Cade Mays adapt to the Lions’ scheme?\n\nMays was the top target in the Lions’ free agency period, and looks like a great stylistic match for new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s scheme, but he’ll need to get up to speed quickly with the scheme and his new teammates in order for the offensive line to have success early in the season.\n\nMays primarily played right guard in college—though he saw snaps at all five OL positions—and was known for his power and ability to pull. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers and repped at right and left guard his first two seasons before shifting him into center in 2024, where he turned a developmental corner. Over the last two seasons, Mays has started 21 games at center, and while he is still relatively young at the position, his upside is evident. \n\nFrom an athletic standpoint, Mays’ ability to lean into his power, as well as pull and block in space, should give the Lions a skill set they’ve been craving at center since Ragnow’s retirement. The main questions surrounding his impact will center on how quickly he can mentally process what’s asked of him. The talent’s there; now he just needs the reps in training camp and the preseason.\n\nWill Christian Mahogany hold onto his starting LG job?\n\nMahogany’s power and pulling skill set should blend nicely with Petzing’s offense, and he is expected to enter training camp fully healthy and in the pole position at left guard. However, like most players who don’t reach their potential the year prior, Mahogany will face competition for his job.\n\nHere’s an excerpt from coach Dan Campbell discussing the left guard job in the spring:\n\n\n“Listen it is open, and look, Mahogany is very much in that. He played a couple of games for us in ’24, and then he started for us until he had the injury, came back, started again. So, we know he has got ability, he’s got potential, but there is a reason why we (added) Bartch, there is a reason why Frazier is here, […] We are going to let this thing go and see what happens. It will be good for all of them, when you have some nipping at your heels or constantly – you are having to compete with and push, and you guys are all competing for the same thing, it is good for everybody.”\n\n\nBartch figures to be the biggest challenger for the left guard role, bringing eight years of NFL experience and a terrific athletic profile. However, Bartch has only started 24 games over his career, mainly due to injury. He hasn’t started more than three games in any season since 2022 (when he started five), and didn’t practice in the spring for “precautionary” reasons. Bartch certainly has NFL starting skills, but even if he wins the job out of training camp, how long can he realistically be expected to hold up?\n\nFrazier, like Mahogany, was a Day 3 draft pick who was expected to be taken on Day 2 because of their upside, and both were considered “steals” in their respective drafts. While Mahogany’s path to a starting role was quicker due to situational circumstances, Frazier has similar upside and will get a chance to prove his worth in training camp. Frazier is also being cross-trained at tackle for emergency depth, which further illustrates how the team values his skills and improves his chances of making the 53-man roster.\n\nOverall, this should be one of the more entertaining camp battles to watch in August, and will make for some interesting conversations surrounding roster construction. Is there room to keep two reserve guards on the active roster? Especially considering the fact that Scruggs looks like his role is safe as the primary backup center.\n\nCan Juice Scruggs be the new Graham Glasgow?\n\nWhen Scruggs was acquired by Detroit, most assumed he would simply operate as Mays’ backup at center, but his experience playing both left and right guard gives him tremendous positional value, similarly to what Glasgow provided the Lions with for multiple seasons. For reference, over the past three seasons in Houston, Scruggs has registered 13 starts (1,045 snaps) at left guard, eight starts (568 snaps) at center, and two starts (216 snaps) at right guard. \n\nThat level of experience across three positions is incredibly valuable in an offensive line room, which likely puts his floor as a hybrid reserve with upside. While Mahogany, Bartch, and Frazier are getting the full attention for the battle for the left guard role, it’s worth pointing out that Scruggs also took reps at left guard in the spring and should also be in the mix for the job. \n\nIt’s a tough path to the starting lineup for Scruggs, but early expectations are that his Glasgow-like versatility should give him a big advantage in making the roster.\n\nWill there be any surprise challengers?\n\nNiese has been with the Lions, either on the practice squad or active roster, for the past two seasons and has rotated in and out of the reserve center role. He returns for a third season, but looks to start camp behind Mays and Scruggs, and will need to show he has the range to hold up at guard as well, if he hopes to stick around in 2026.\n\nMcLaughlin was a two-time National Champion—Alabama in 2020 and Ohio State in 2024—and won the Rimington Award as the nation’s best center during his senior year, but a ruptured Achilles caused him to go undrafted, and he spent his entire rookie season on the Bengals practice squad as he worked his way back from injury. Following the end of the season, he opted not to re-sign with the Bengals in the offseason, and the Lions swooped in to sign him to a futures contract in January. If McLaughlin can return to form, he has the skill set to find a spot on an NFL roster, but he’ll need to show he’s put a difficult injury behind him before he’ll get that shot.\n\nMiller, a 2025 UDFA, received a lot of behind-the-scenes hype from the Lions staff, and while he didn’t make the active roster, he did stick on the Lions practice squad all season and was given a new contract for 2026. A college right tackle with experience playing every OL spot except center, Miller will likely open training camp on the third line but should get opportunities to prove his value.\n\nPriestly, a 2026 UDFA, is quietly being slept on entering training camp but should be a name fans know. With four years of college starting experience (two at left tackle and two at right tackle), along with <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-draft/165073/projecting-detroit-lions-2026-udfa-chances-to-make-the-roster\">$220,000 in contractual guarantees (third most given out by the Lions in this UDFA class)</a>, Priestly possesses a lot of intangibles the Lions look for in their developmental youth. 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He reacted to the five-alarm fire that set off in some corners of the fanbase by promising not to get hurt before training camp. “I’m gonna address the elephant. I will not […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2492:\"\n\n\n \n Cam Skattebo | Getty Images for Fanatics \n\nNew York Giants running back Cam Skattebo went viral over the weekend for <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/post/adaThuG_fH9v\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/post/adaThuG_fH9v\">a backflip flop</a> at Fanatics Fest in New York City. He reacted to the five-alarm fire that set off in some corners of the fanbase by promising not to get hurt before training camp.\n\n\n“I’m gonna address the elephant. I will not hurt myself before the season,” Skattebo said Sunday during a Q and A on Sirius XM. \n\n\nSkattebo did admit to realizing during the flip that he wasn’t going to stick the landing.\n\n\n“Yeah, so what happened was, I don’t know if you guys know WWE or not, those floors are bouncy,” Skattebo said. “So when I took off, I was mid-air, like, holy cow, I’m not gonna land this, I’m way too high. Landed, but it had too much cushion. It wasn’t a stiff, firm ground. So that’s why I kinda like went back, safely landed, got back up, was good to go. So nothing came out from that. I’m perfectly fine. Nothing happened. We’re good.”\n\n\nSkattebo said he enjoys the wild man persona.\n\n\n“I totally enjoy that part. I think I less enjoy the brain dead kind of guy. But it is what it is,” Skattebo said. “I mean, the New York people love it, so I’m just gonna keep being me. And if they wanna say I’m brain dead and I don’t have no brain, then who cares? F— it, you know?”\n\n\nMost importantly, Skattebo, coming back from a severe right ankle dislocation, said he is “ready to go.”\n\n\nI mean, we did our throwing trip. Obviously I have to keep working and conditioning it and stuff, but we did our throwing trip and I mean, he (Jaxson Dart) can kind of tell you how I look,’“ Skattebo said. \n\n\nDart agreed that the running back “looks great.”\n\n\n“I feel great. I would say the last two weeks of my training has felt the most normal, and it’s been excellent,” Skattebo said. “I feel great and I’m ready to go.”\n\n\nGiants fans just want him to stay that way.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784553051;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2649;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f23f39b09aa81bd58273f4843cf47e8a\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Who is the best value at RB this year? 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The No. 56 is worn by starting defensive end George Karlaftis, who has worn it well enough to be playing on a second contract already in his fifth NFL season. The former […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4652:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 07: George Karlaftis #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after making a stop against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe are 56 days away from the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>‘ season-opening game against the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.\n\nThe No. 56 is worn by starting defensive end George Karlaftis, who has worn it well enough to be playing on a second contract already in his fifth NFL season. The former first-round pick is signed through 2030.\n\nHe’s had a stronger start to his career than the franchise’s all-time No. 56 did, but he’ll have to take his game to another level to match how the linebacker finished it.\n\nThe memorable No. 56s in franchise history\n\nDerrick Johnson (2005 – 2017)\n\nDino Hackett (1986 – 1991)\n\nWalt Corey (1960 – 1966)\n\nThe No. 56 who is likely missed the least by Chiefs fans: Ben Niemann (2018 – 2021)\n\nNot only is Johnson the franchise’s all-time leading tackler (1,146 total in 13 seasons), no other player in Chiefs history has surpassed the 1,000 mark. He worked hard for the honor, overcoming an early-career benching and a handful of coaching changes to ultimately develop into one of his era’s best off-ball linebackers.\n\nHe was truly a playmaker at the position before it was as common as we see today, and one particular showcasing of it felt like the turning point of his career. To close the 2009 season, Johnson started just his third game of a dreadful season, the first under head coach Todd Haley.\n\nHe wound up with two pick-6s (45 and 60 yards on the returns) and caused two other incompletions in a win over the playoff-hopeful Broncos. Johnson was a full-time starter from that point on, earning Pro Bowl honors four times and one first-team All-Pro accolade in 2011.\n\nIn the last game he wore a Chiefs uniform, Johnson infamously strip-sacked <a href=\"https://musiccitymiracles.com\">Tennessee Titans</a> quarterback Marcus Mariota for a game-changing turnover — but referee Jeff Triplette waved off the fumble, citing Mariota’s “forward progress.” It stole an all-time career highlight from Johnson, who wound up with the <a href=\"https://silverandblackpride.com\">Las Vegas Raiders</a> for one season before retiring after the 2018 campaign.\n\nHe was <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/199624/legendary-linebacker-derrick-johnson-chiefs-hall-of-fame\">inducted into the Chiefs’ Hall of Fame this offseason</a>.\n\n56: The number of punts by Matt Araiza last season\n\nThe total number of punts by the Chiefs last season, all by Araiza, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/\">was the 20th-highest mark in the NFL</a> and below league average (60.4).\n\nThat’s usually a good sign for an NFL team, but in Kansas City’s case, it highlights issues like red-zone offense and untimely turnovers in place of a punt.\n\nEven when quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a rhythm marching down the field, there were countless examples of stalling out as the offense passed the 20-yard line in critical situations. 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We don’t want to see more of Araiza, but if Kansas City can establish first-half leads with an effective run game, Araiza’s top-10 rate of punts finishing inside the 20-yard line (45%) indicates he could be an asset in the game of lead management.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784552400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:26:\"Kansas City Chiefs History\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8385;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"George Karlaftis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2651;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"79789687fb0c9f98c985d1dac93518d5\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Browns offseason look back: 5 moves I loved\";s:4:\"link\";s:152:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/128422/browns-offseason-moves-todd-monken-andrew-berry-spencer-fano-kc-concepcion-denzel-boston\";s:11:\"description\";s:291:\"The Cleveland Browns made a ton of moves this offseason, with a big turnover on the coaching staff and the offensive side of the football. 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The biggest move was <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125936/browns-confirm-myles-garrett-trade-gm-andrew-berry-says-best-for-the-organization\">trading DE Myles Garrett</a>, but the impact of that decision <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126060/browns-clause-myles-garrett-trade-rams-condition-afc-north-ravens-steelers-bengals\">will take a couple of years to play out</a>, even if <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128271/browns-roster-defensive-end-depth-chart-expectations-myles-garrett-jared-verse-alex-wright-isaiah-mcguire\">some of it is felt in 2026</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127023/browns-training-camp-rookie-and-veteran-report-date-plus-joint-practice-session-with-bills\">With training camp opening next week</a> and rookies reporting in a few days, now is a good time to look back at the offseason decisions and see where things stand.\n\nNot everything was perfect this offseason (more on that in a different piece), but there are some positive decisions that still look good months later:\n\nRetaining GM Andrew Berry\n\nTo be honest, I think Berry has done an okay to good job in his role given some of the constraints around him. While I know some of you will stop reading this list after seeing Berry’s name here, just know I’m not someone who just assumes everything he does is good. On the other hand, I have the privilege of talking to NFL types from all over the league every year at the NFL Combine, and their respect for Berry is pretty universal.\n\nThe reason I have Berry on this list, however, is continuity. It is one of the few things that the Cleveland organization hasn’t had since “The Return.” Berry’s vision continues after a very good 2025 NFL draft class, which led to this year’s being pretty exciting, and keeps the Browns roster from seeing complete turnover just because “they aren’t my guys.”\n\nHiring an offensive-minded coach\n\nWhether Todd Monken was the right hire or not is still up in the air, but Cleveland needed someone to help right the ship on that side of the ball. The NFL has now added “offensive play caller” to the list of “must-haves” (along with an owner who will spend, a good head coach, and a good quarterback). Finding a good play caller to work under a defensive-minded head coach is far more difficult, so hiring an offensive-minded head coach just made sense.\n\nDrafting Spencer Fano\n\nThe Browns obviously needed a left tackle, and Fano provided the most certainty at the position. At the Combine, the consensus was that Fano would be at least a five- to 10-year Pro Bowl player. Does he have the same upside as some others? Maybe not, but he creates a lot of certainty for Cleveland’s offensive line. \n\nI also like that Berry still had his pick of offensive linemen when he took Fano (no second-guessing), while adding draft picks in the initial trade down.\n\nLetting veterans walk\n\nWhile the Browns may have tried to get Joel Bitonio to return, letting David Njoku, Wyatt Teller, Devin Bush, and others walk away allows for the team’s future to create the identity of the locker room. Bitonio’s return may have been nice, but now Cleveland’s younger players must take control of the team and its future instead of being appropriately respectful of the long-standing veterans.\n\nBack-to-back WRs\n\nSaving the best for last, I can’t be more excited about the combination of KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. The Browns have often waited to add receivers and, often, been forced to take big swings in free agency or trades to fill those positions. Not in 2026. Concepcion is a big play waiting to happen with the ball in his hands, while Boston provides a contested catch, big-bodied option along the sidelines, in the middle of the field, and as a redzone threat. \n\nReceivers are very dependent on quarterback play, so their stats may not be high in 2026, but Cleveland fans will be excited to watch the duo make plays that predict a strong future for the Browns offense.\n\n\n\nFocusing on the positives, what offseason moves do you look back on as positive? Do you disagree with any of the five I’ve listed above?\n\nShare your thoughts in the comment section below\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784552334;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:31:\"Cleveland Browns Coaching Staff\";i:1;s:22:\"Cleveland Browns Draft\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2652;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ef0af5af85858613a5edb15cb2b1ac14\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Dontayvion Wicks: I\'m blessed by having \"different opportunity\" with Eagles\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dontayvion-wicks-im-blessed-by-having-different-opportunity-with-eagles\";s:11:\"description\";s:37:\"The wait for the Eagles to trade A.J.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2850:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_trump_260717\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"177310\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_trump_260717\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_trump_260717\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Florio talks issues of insider information\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/mike-florio-talks-on-issues-of-insider-information-and-prediction-markets\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-17T15:59:45Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The wait for the Eagles to trade A.J. 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Wicks had 69 receptions over those two seasons, but Brown\'s absence opens up a prominent role in the Eagles offense and the wideout said he is looking forward to making the most of the \"different opportunity\" he has in front of him this season. \"I just <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/dontayvion-wicks-looks-to-reward-trust-shown-by-eagles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">want to say I’m blessed</a> to be able to be in this position,\" Wicks said, via the team\'s website. \"It just showed me the value and love that Philly has for me and I want to come out and show what I\'m worth.\"The Eagles never found an offensive groove during the 2025 season, which contributed to their quick exit from the playoffs and led them to bet on Wicks being able to do more than he showed with the Packers. If that bet pays off, it should make for a more pleasant season in Philadelphia. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784550734;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9486;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Dontayvion Wicks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2653;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"738e8638a962b93880603eb603e67ba7\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"2026 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Chris Bell\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/20/2026-dynasty-rookie-post-draft-update-chris-bell/\";s:11:\"description\";s:39:\"What is Chris Bell\'s dynasty potential?\";s:7:\"content\";s:2892:\"\n \n The NFL Draft is behind us, rookie drafts are taking place, and as dynasty managers, we are looking ahead to the upcoming season. In our Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.\nSituation\nName: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994838/Chris_Bell\">Chris Bell</a>\nPosition: Wide Receiver\nPro Team: Miami Dolphins\nCollege Team: Louisville\nDraft Status: Round Three; Pick 94\nAfter a quiet freshman campaign, Chris Bell slowly started to progress and develop throughout his time in Louisville. His receptions, yardage totals and touchdowns all went in the right direction throughout his time in college, finishing his final season at Louisville with 72 receptions for 917 yards and six touchdowns, all the more impressive because it came in just eleven games. That led to him being recognised with first-team All-ACC recognition and Biletnikoff Award semifinalist honors for an impressive senior season.\nHowever, the reason he only played 11 games is that Bell unfortunately tore his ACL in November. Because of that, his draft stock began to slip, with it currently looking unlikely that he’ll be able to start week one. But the talent is still undoubtedly there, with all the traits that led analysts and scouts alike to believe that Bell could be a standout X receiver in the NFL. In a smaller class, Bell has prototypical alpha receiver size and skillset.\nSo will the injury derail his start to life in the NFL like it did his college career? Or will Bell return to his dominant 2025 form once he’s fully healthy? Let’s dive into his profile and take a look.\nTalent\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784548858;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:6:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:14:\"2026 NFL Draft\";i:2;s:18:\"2026 Rookie Update\";i:3;s:10:\"Chris Bell\";i:4;s:8:\"featured\";i:5;s:7:\"premium\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13311;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Chris Bell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2654;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f386e535cd47fa50c66e0c0d3bcb4c28\";s:5:\"title\";s:95:\"Four NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year sleepers to consider, including 49ers\' De\'Zhaun Stribling\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/four-nfl-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-sleepers-to-consider/\";s:11:\"description\";s:101:\"Jeremiyah Love and Fernando Mendoza are the favorites to win OROY, but these four players offer value\";s:7:\"content\";s:101:\"Jeremiyah Love and Fernando Mendoza are the favorites to win OROY, but these four players offer value\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784548852;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13417;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"De\'Zhaun Stribling\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2655;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b70fae5c58dea0d243fbbacead1105c9\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Former Jets GM takes jab at Aaron Rodgers, Steelers\";s:4:\"link\";s:149:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172508/former-jets-gm-takes-jab-at-aaron-rodgers-steelers-joe-burrow-lamar-jackson\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"There aren’t too many people within the NFL mediasphere that you’ll find picking the Pittsburgh Steelers to have a big season. This is despite the Steelers winning 10 games for the third consecutive year in 2025, winning the AFC North in the process, and adding a ton of talent on both sides of the ball. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3927:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs on to the field prior to the NFL 2025 game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere aren’t too many people within the NFL mediasphere that you’ll find picking the Pittsburgh Steelers to have a big season. This is despite the Steelers winning 10 games for the third consecutive year in 2025, winning the AFC North in the process, and adding a ton of talent on both sides of the ball.\n\nWhile the list of Steelers doubters is a long one, you can add former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum to the list. Speaking on SportsCenter, Tannenbaum proclaimed that there is no chance Aaron Rodgers is taking the Steelers to the Super Bowl.\n\n“The only way he’s going to LA is if he flies there,” <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-nfl-gm-blasts-steelers-090815094.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIM-d4PR84k3hpWWFpyRhJEIPi9xLPx7W8APZVGclYSCZmJKu6msvBzaVSLzos2tfdZ7f5qoI11oxVEx6bYU66QLKSIdb9r05W9nli5Oo7UF4QePrL5-d8cJIufu5uE1HPV80pJwJrGjipBonJHsWeNkkcj7BJLxXbkuV9QwgMVB\">Tannenbaum said, via Andrew Vasquez</a>. “They are the third-best team in the division.”\n\nThe Steelers will have the usual suspects to worry about in the AFC North. The Cincinnati Bengals made improvements to a defense that desperately needed them. The biggest question, as it has unfortunately become for Cincinnati, is will Joe Burrow stay healthy? He’s missed at least seven games in two of the last three seasons, including missing nine contests in 2025.\n\nMuch like the Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens are heading into a new era under new head coach Jesse Minter. Lamar Jackson missed time in 2025 with injuries of his own. Will he be able to have a bounce back season? And will Derrick Henry lose a step after just under 1,600 yards? Even if both Cincinnati and Baltimore get a good bill of health from their respective quarterbacks, it would be easy to make the argument the Steelers have the best roster in the division.\n\nPittsburgh will play Cincinnati in Weeks 3 and 10 and will play Baltimore twice in the final month of the season in Weeks 15 and 18.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172489/steelers-mason-mccormick-named-to-pffs-2026-all-breakout-team-nfl\">Steelers’ Mason McCormick named to PFF’s 2026 All-Breakout team</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-coaching-staff/172486/jon-gruden-urges-steelers-to-put-their-faith-in-mike-mccarthy-cam-heyward-dallas-cowboys\">Jon Gruden urges Steelers to put their faith in Mike McCarthy</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/172478/steelers-will-be-given-case-of-deja-vu-vs-bengals-in-week-10-joe-flacco-aaron-rodgers-joe-burrow-jamarr-chase\">Steelers will be given case of deja vu vs. Bengals in Week 10</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172464/former-steelers-cornerback-announces-retirement-levi-wallace-buffalo-bills\">Former Steelers cornerback announces retirement</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172442/steelers-offensive-trio-ranked-among-worst-in-the-nfl-aaron-rodgers-dk-metcalf-cbs\">Pittsburgh Steelers offensive trio ranked among worst in the NFL</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784548800;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";i:1;s:30:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Commentary\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2656;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0e748ea07b5c3bbf9e04e147f5d47fe8\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Denver Broncos roster review: WR Jaylen Waddle\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-roster/179349/denver-broncos-roster-review-wr-jaylen-waddle\";s:11:\"description\";s:309:\"The Denver Broncos entered free agency with some high expectations from their fans. The team made it to the AFC Championship Game; they were the number one seed, won the AFC West, and were likely a Bo Nix broken ankle away from advancing to the Super Bowl. So many fans and media anticipated the Broncos […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6380:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 4: Jaylen Waddle (17) of the Denver Broncos speaks to members of the media during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nThe Denver Broncos entered free agency with some high expectations from their fans. The team made it to the AFC Championship Game; they were the number one seed, won the AFC West, and were likely a Bo Nix broken ankle away from advancing to the Super Bowl. So many fans and media anticipated the Broncos to go big in free agency and take advantage of their current Super Bowl window. However, they instead decided to run it back and re-sign many of their own free agents and passed on making any outside additions.\n\nThen it happened. \n\nOn an early morning in Mid-March, the news broke that the Denver Broncos were trading with the Miami Dolphins for explosive wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. The full trade details have the Broncos getting Waddle and a 2026 4th round pick, while the Dolphins get the Broncos 2026 1st round pick as well as their 3rd and 4th round picks in 2026 as well. \n\n\nJaylen Waddle highlights 🐧<a href=\"https://t.co/ihVGq2lj7y\">pic.twitter.com/ihVGq2lj7y</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2033959766687387744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis blockbuster trade quieted the noise a bit and reignited the hype in Broncos Country as the Broncos add an explosive playmaking weapon to their offense. This is something the team has desperately been lacking, and with quarterback Bo Nix proving he is a top franchise quarterback, the team went out and got him a top playmaker to help this offense take that next step this offseason. \n\nWaddle joins a now-loaded Denver Broncos wide receiver room that includes longtime Broncos veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton and a group of talented young wide receivers that includes Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims Jr. and Pat Bryant. This talented and deep group should prove to be a strength for the Broncos this upcoming season with Jaylen Waddle leading the way. \n\nPlayer Profile\n\nJaylen Waddle | Wide Receiver | Denver Broncos\n\n\nHeight: 5-10\n\n\n\nWeight: 185 pounds\n\n\n\nAge: 27 years old\n\n\n\nExperience: 6th NFL season\n\n\n\n2025 stats: 64 receptions for 910 yards and 6 touchdowns \n\n\nJaylen Waddle’s 2026 outlook with the Denver Broncos\n\nHe is expected to be the Broncos’ number one wide receiver, their top playmaker, and someone they feature in their offense each and every week. He will pair with veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton to give the Broncos a talented top two wide receivers, while Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims, and Troy Franklin \n\nHead Coach Sean Payton told reporters earlier this offseason that they have a clear vision and plan for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and that he will play inside and out for the Broncos this upcoming season. \n\n\n“Absolutely. You could start slot to outside, or go outside to slot, just pick. There’s a crystal-clear vision prior to the trade as to, ‘All right, this is what we see, this is where he plays and these are the things that we feel like he’s exceptional at.’ Then, ‘Let’s apply them into what we’re doing.’”\n\n\nHe added that Waddle’s initial home will be outside, but that “there may be some packages where we have some flex” and that he’s doing too well outside to move him from there. \n\nWaddle’s impact will be felt throughout the offense. His presence will open things up for Courtland Sutton, who may not see a team’s top corner every snap and take attention off Mims, Franklin, and/or Bryant and open up things for them. \n\nPayton told reporters they have depth in their wide receiver room and it is their job to find the strengths of those players and take advantage of them. \n\n\n“There’s depth at that room. There are things that the guys do very well. Our job is to find those strengths and put them in those positions. He has been a great addition, and we’re just getting started.”\n\n\nWhat will stand out the most with Waddle is his speed and ability to separate and get open quickly. The Broncos haven’t had a player with that sort of speed AND route running ability in a longtime and I believe Waddle is going to explode for a huge season in 2026. We saw former Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas be heavily targeted in the passing game under Payton, and I could see a similar type of production from Waddle this season. \n\nIf the Broncos want their offense to take that next step, they need Waddle to have a big breakout first season with the team, and I believe he can and will do that. \n\nFinal Thoughts\n\nMan, I am excited. \n\nWaddle is the type of playmaker I wanted the Broncos to add for years now. His speed and playmaking ability are elite, and I believe he is going to thrive under Sean Payton/Davis Webb and quarterback Bo Nix.\n\nHis impact on the team will be felt throughout the offense as he will open up things for everyone else. Sutton won’t see a team’s top corner or double coverage; Mims/Franklin/Bryant will see a team’s third or fourth best corner, and the tight ends should see more room in the middle of the field. Also, defenses will not be able to load the box to stop the Broncos’ run game due to Waddle’s speed, so that could open things up on the ground as well. \n\nClearly, I have high hopes for Waddle this upcoming season and cannot wait to see him torch the Chiefs’ secondary in Week One and continue that throughout the 2026 season, postseason, and all the way to the Super Bowl. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784548800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Denver Broncos Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2657;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ed150e32dc01a269305ba9802f326bc7\";s:5:\"title\";s:112:\"New Orleans Saints News, July 20: The best ability is availability, but Jordyn Tyson could be special right away\";s:4:\"link\";s:178:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111881/new-orleans-saints-news-july-20-the-best-ability-is-availability-but-jordyn-tyson-could-be-special-right-away\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Why Saints WR Jordyn Tyson’s has the X Factor Let’s hope health is not a major factor. ESPN: Chris Olave isn’t a top-10 WR yet, but he’s getting close One more great year could change things. 8 Roster Moves That Need To Be Made […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1465:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-discussion/111776/why-saints-wr-jordyn-tysons-has-the-x-factor\">Why Saints WR Jordyn Tyson’s has the X Factor</a>\n\nLet’s hope health is not a major factor.\n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/07/19/espn-chris-olave-isnt-a-top-10-wr-yet-but-hes-getting-close/90927823007/\">ESPN: Chris Olave isn’t a top-10 WR yet, but he’s getting close</a>\n\nOne more great year could change things.\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455830-8-roster-moves-need-be-made-heading-2026-nfl-training-camp\">8 Roster Moves That Need To Be Made Heading into 2026 NFL Training Camp</a>\n\nA move we have heard before.\n\n\nHey Siri, take me to the Superdome ⚜️ <a href=\"https://t.co/rvHc5ids90\">pic.twitter.com/rvHc5ids90</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints/status/2078857391991660635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 19, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784548800;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13281;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordyn Tyson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2658;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"58ce3a216c276c28f326f3a8afd946f2\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Isaiah McDuffie: Packers have everything we need\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/isaiah-mcduffie-packers-have-everything-we-need\";s:11:\"description\";s:134:\"The Packers have made it to the playoffs in each of the last three seasons, but their stays in the postseason have not been long ones.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2951:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_packersantitrust_260617\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"472405\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_packersantitrust_260617\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_packersantitrust_260617\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Green Bay Packers\",\"title\": \"Will Packers suffer without antitrust exemption?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/will-green-bay-packers-suffer-without-nfl-broadcast-antitrust-exemption\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-06-17T17:45:52Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Packers have made it to the playoffs in each of the last three seasons, but their stays in the postseason have not been long ones. After winning in Dallas to kick off the 2023 playoffs, the team has lost their last three postseason outings. The most recent defeat saw them blow an 11-point lead against the Bears in the fourth quarter and led to questions about whether the team would move forward with head coach Matt LaFleur. LaFleur remains on the sideline and the team avoided major changes to the roster this offseason, but linebacker Isaiah McDuffie doesn\'t believe the team is missing anything they need to get over the hump in 2026\"I think we\'ve got <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/isaiah-mcduffie-believes-packers-have-everything-we-need-to-make-deeper-playoff-run\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everything we need</a>,\" McDuffie said on NFL Network. \"At the end of the day, it\'s just finishing. Getting late in the season, just finishing those games when we are up on guys, just putting the nail in the coffin.\"While the Packers opted against a major shakeup, they did bring in a new defensive coordinator when Jeff Hafley left to become Miami\'s head coach. McDuffie said that Jonathan Gannon \"definitely brings that juice\" and that \"it\'s going to be fun to watch us\" execute the things that Gannon has installed on that side of the ball. That prediction will be likelier to come true if Micah Parsons can return to full speed, but McDuffie and the rest of the Packers will have to keep things afloat until that happens. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784548698;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7782;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Isaiah McDuffie\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2659;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"db81562407bc14866c24bdaa7a463018\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Titans training camp preview: Running backs\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-training-camp/65926/titans-training-camp-preview-running-backs\";s:11:\"description\";s:378:\"The Tennessee Titans will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’ll be previewing several position groups until then. The Titans have six running backs on the offseason roster. Mike Borgonzi and Robert Saleh decided against making major changes. In camp (6): Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2592:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) runs the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images | Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’ll be previewing several position groups until then. The Titans have six running backs on the offseason roster. Mike Borgonzi and Robert Saleh decided against making major changes.\n\nIn camp (6): Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Nicholas Singleton, Julius Chestnut, Kalel Mullings, Michael Carter.\n\nBiggest storyline: The Titans are essentially running it back with Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. There have been some back-end changes but make no mistake, the rushing attack will go as far as Pollard and Spears are capable of carrying them. An improved passing offense, spearheaded by Cam Ward and Brian Daboll, could have a positive impact on the ground-and-pound approach.\n\nMost to prove: Spears is entering a contract year. He’s missed a handful of contests in consecutive seasons as lingering issues muted his impact across 2024 and 2025. Borgonzi didn’t draft Spears, and he appears unlikely to earn an extension in Tennessee.\n\nBreakout star: Will Spears stay healthy enough to possibly breakout or even have a career-best season? The fanbase is excited about sixth-round rookie Nicholas Singleton. Singleton displayed explosiveness and athleticism at Penn State. He may be the future for the Titans with both Pollard and Spears in contract years, but he’s unlikely to make a huge impact in 2026.\n\nTraining camp competition: Pollard, Spears, and Singleton are guaranteed to make the 53-man roster. Will the Titans keep four running backs? If so, Julius Chestnut, Kalel Mullings, and Michael Carter are all competing for that potential role. Chestnut is a veteran back and proven special teamer. Mullings disappointed as a rookie, but also has special teams upside as a former linebacker. Carter previously played for Saleh and has the closest skill set to Spears, if the Titans need insurance there given his history of injuries.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784547000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:1;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";i:2;s:30:\"Tennessee Titans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyjae Spears\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5967;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tony Pollard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2660;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"19eb347f9ebe01f8aae6d9034cb3a889\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Bengals Film Room: All-22 review of revamped defense\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194395/film-room-all-22-review-revamped-defense\";s:11:\"description\";s:316:\"The Bengals added a lot of proven veteran talent on the defensive side of the ball via free agency and the trade for Dexter Lawrence. Let’s take a deeper look at some of those additions. Kyle Dugger Dugger isn’t likely to unseat Jordan Battle for the starting safety spot opposite Bryan Cook. However, I do […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7673:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images \n\nThe Bengals added a lot of proven veteran talent on the defensive side of the ball via free agency and the trade for Dexter Lawrence. Let’s take a deeper look at some of those additions. \n\nKyle Dugger\n\nDugger isn’t likely to unseat Jordan Battle for the starting safety spot opposite Bryan Cook. However, I do expect him to still be a valuable contributor who will see 15-20 snaps a game. The thing I find most impressive about Dugger is what he can do against the run when playing down in the box. For a team that still has questions about the young linebackers, Dugger could see a decent amount of snaps in a rotational role down in the box to help them out.\n\nDugger is a former second-round draft selection, finishing the 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished the year with 59 tackles, a sack, and two interceptions. Not the biggest addition to the defense this year, but I think he will still be a valuable addition.\n\n\nKyle Dugger was another veteran addition to the Bengals defense. He should be a good rotational and depth piece with some versatility. <a href=\"https://t.co/Q1idIZLf4w\">pic.twitter.com/Q1idIZLf4w</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2077745519745523970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nJonathan Allen\n\nJonathan Allen is a former first round draft selection. He has two Pro Bowls during his career, initially starting out with Washington. He spent the 2025 season with the Minnesota Vikings. Allen put up 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks last year. He has 45.5 sacks during his career. \n\nWhile he may not be the dominant pass rusher he once was, he still has plenty of juice to be an effective player on the defensive line. The ability to rotate with BJ Hill, while having a monster like Dexter Lawrence drawing so much attention, should allow for all of those guys to benefit from playing together.\n\nThe PFF grades for Allen were poor, but the tape I watched showed a player much better against the run than those grades would indicate. He does a great job working down the line, his awareness as a run defender, and overall football IQ stand out. He is a reliable tackler, and he can still get some quick wins as a pass rusher. After playing over 800 snaps in 2025, he should be able to get that number down this season, allowing for him to remain fresh throughout the year. \n\n\nThe Bengals also added veteran Jonathan Allen at defensive tackle. Allen recorded 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season for the Vikings. <a href=\"https://t.co/mQmOnEaOpe\">https://t.co/mQmOnEaOpe</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ZFbrZ11hyx\">pic.twitter.com/ZFbrZ11hyx</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2077327180187525369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nBoye Mafe\n\nMafe was another addition to a revamped Bengals defensive line. He was part of a deep defensive line for the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks during the 2025 season. While he recorded just 2 sacks during the 2025 season, he was still getting pressure at a high rate when on the field. \n\nYou don´t have to go very far back to see more sack production throughout his career. He recorded 6 sacks in 2024, after having 9 sacks during the 2023 season. He will play a lot more snaps with the Bengals this year, and I expect a big jump back up in his sack production. The expectations should be for him to get back to being an 8-10 sack player. He isn’t a liability against the run, as some would say Trey Hendrickson was during his time with the Bengals.\n\nMafe is a high-effort player, has great athleticism, and knows how to effectively use his hands to discard blocks. The Bengals should have a decent rotation with Shemar Stewart, Cashius Howell, and Myles Murphy at defensive end, but Mafe will be expected to lead that charge as a pass rusher in 2026.\n\n\nBoye Mafe is another addition to the Bengals revamped defensive line. His ability to generate quick pressures will be critical for a team replacing Trey Hendrickson. <a href=\"https://t.co/mE5o56VWIC\">pic.twitter.com/mE5o56VWIC</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2077481272796918037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nBryan Cook\n\nIt is hard to understate just how big of an upgrade Cook should be in comparison to Geno Stone. Cook is the complete opposite when it comes to physicality and reliability as a tackler at the safety position. He is a fantastic pre-snap communicator, which has been lacking the last couple of seasons on the defensive side of the ball. The Cincinnati native should help stabilize the back end of the defense. \n\nCook had an 83.2 coverage grade, along with an 80.1 run defense grade. He had just a 5.6% missed tackle rate last season. In comparison to Stone, who had a 50.7 coverage grade, 53.9 run defense grade, and a brutal 18.7% missed tackle rate on the season.\n\n\nBryan Cook is a HUGE upgrade at safety for the Bengals defense. Physical, rangy, dependable tackler, and a great pre-snap communicator. <a href=\"https://t.co/tbj5EyH5fF\">pic.twitter.com/tbj5EyH5fF</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2077517866664906881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nDexter Lawrence\n\nThe Bengals’ biggest defensive addition, both figuratively and literally, was Dexter Lawrence. Listed at 6’4” and 342 pounds, Lawrence is a massive man on the interior defensive line. While he didn’t record any sacks in 2025, he was consistently disruptive and pushed the pocket for the Giants. It is also no coincidence that Brian Burns had a career year as a pass rusher. Lawrence will open up the rest of the defensive line to make plays, along with the Bengals young linebackers.\n\nLawrence is a stout run defender who commands a lot of attention. He has a powerful bull rush, better movement skills than a guy that size should have, and had just a 5.6% missed tackle rate during the 2025 season.\n\n\nDexter Lawrence commands so much attention. He takes on doubles to free up teammates, and when he is not doubled, he is getting push directly into the lap of the quarterback. Tone setter on the defensive line that will make everyone around him better. <a href=\"https://t.co/yp0PnuN6Zz\">pic.twitter.com/yp0PnuN6Zz</a>— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https://x.com/BengalsBrews/status/2077224585393529060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith training camp just around the corner, there is reason for a lot of optimism based on the additions the Bengals have made to a defense that sorely needed reinforcements. Nothing matters until the pads come on during the regular season, but it is encouraging that the front office went out and made some moves that they normally wouldn’t.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784545500;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5847;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Dexter Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jordan Battle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2661;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"43d5d4748eb4ace7e1d4fb62f4adbc35\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"3 WR3s With WR1 Potential (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/3-wr3s-with-wr1-potential-2026-fantasy-football-moore-metcalf/\";s:11:\"description\";s:278:\"In fantasy football, finding wide receivers later in the draft provides ample value to your team. These players can either become every-week starters, effective bench players or trade bait to upgrade a certain position. There’s nothing better than drafting a ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9991:\"In fantasy football, finding wide receivers later in the draft provides ample value to your team. These players can either become every-week starters, effective bench players or trade bait to upgrade a certain position.\nThere’s nothing better than drafting a wide receiver you viewed as more of a bench type of player, only for them to turn out to be a highly productive player with WR1 upside.\nUsing FantasyPros’ <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP), we have pinpointed three wideouts drafted in the WR3 range who have an outside chance to finish as a fantasy WR1.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football WR3s With WR Potential\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dk-metcalf.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DK Metcalf (WR – PIT)</a>\nGoing as the WR34 in PPR leagues, DK Metcalf finished last season as the WR23 in the same format. While he had a lot of middling performances toward the back half of the season, the first six weeks (including a Week 5 bye) featured games with some nice production. Over that span, he averaged 15.7 PPR points per game (12th-most).\nWhen it was all said and done, Metcalf had a 19% target share, ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a> (16%), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/calvin-austin.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calvin Austin III</a> (10.5%), and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonnu-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonnu Smith</a> (10.3%). None of those players are on the team anymore.\nThat said, the Steelers added <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> and drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard</a>, so there’s certainly more competition. They also got rid of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who had a fairly vanilla game plan. The offensive-minded Mike McCarthy is the new head coach.\nMetcalf will remain the No. 1 WR on the team, and we should feel better about the offense overall. It ultimately comes down to how much Pittman and Bernard will be factored in, and how much <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a> has left in the tank. Still, Metcalf has been wildly productive in the past, so the upside is there.\nWant expert help every step of the way? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Guide</a> includes direct analyst access via Discord, plus rankings, cheat sheets, and strategy for every draft style.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce (WR – IND)</a>\nAlec Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million deal this offseason. Now, he’s set to be the No. 1 WR for the Colts with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-dulin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Dulin</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> competing for targets. A main concern for Pierce will be whether or not <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> is ready to go in Week 1. He’s coming off a torn Achilles.\nLast season, Pierce had a 15.8% target share, which was fourth on the team. He trailed Warren, Pittman and Downs. Pittman is now on the Steelers.\nPrior to Jones’ injury, Pierce was third on the team in target share at 19.9%, catching 35 passes for 715 yards and two scores. When Pittman wasn’t on the field, Pierce’s target share was 26.9%. The sample size was small, though, with eight catches on 14 targets for 166 yards.\nStill, considering the money Pierce was given and his natural big-play ability, plus the departure of Pittman, Pierce could be a fantasy WR1 this season. He’s currently going off the board as the WR37 in PPR leagues.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore (WR – BUF)</a>\nGoing as the WR27 in PPR leagues, DJ Moore lands on a Buffalo Bills team that desperately needed a go-to option. Last season, it was a mix of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/khalil-shakir.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khalil Shakir</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keon-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keon Coleman</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandin-cooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandin Cooks</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dawson-knox.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dawson Knox</a>.\nThe Bills were second in rushing play rate at 49.84%, and they will continue running the ball at a high rate. However, the addition of Moore to an offense led by <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> will be something that head coach Joe Brady needs to consider.\nMoore had a down 2025 season, catching 50 passes for 682 yards and six touchdowns. However, he was on a Chicago Bears team with many weapons. In 2024, Moore caught 98 passes for the Bears. When called upon, he’s more than capable of being the guy.\nMoore is in good form and is the Bills’ best receiver. 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Fantasy football is always ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:17236:\"Over the coming weeks, significant news will drive volatility in fantasy football, but looking back over the last month, there have been notable <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) movements based on reports from organized team activities (OTAs). \nFantasy football is always a game of values and deciding if you’re in or out on shifting player values. Below are the biggest Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) risers and fallers since mid-June.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Risers & Fallers \nFantasy Football Risers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers (QB – PIT)</a> | ADP: 162 (+6) \n\nOne of the smaller risers this month is Aaron Rodgers. Moving up six spots isn’t massive, but it is the most of any quarterback and shows the general vibes around the Steelers are starting to pick up.\n Last season, the Steelers ranked 22nd in pass attempts per game and 18th in offensive passing EPA (expected points added). There’s hope that with Mike McCarthy running the offense, rather than the scourge of fantasy football, Arthur Smith, we should see more positive outcomes. \nAdding <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman </a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jr.</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germie Bernard</a> also hints at that outcome. Should that transpire, Rodgers can have late-round value.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaydon-blue.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)</a> | ADP: 181 (+26)\nEverything we’ve heard from the Cowboys this offseason has been positive for Jaydon Blue, which you couldn’t say last year after he famously suffered severe foot blisters from wearing custom Louis Vuitton cleats to practice. \n\nMore Jaydon Blue buzz from ESPN today:\nWorked with Dak Prescott on pass plays after practice during OTAs\nSchotty said it’s “night and day” for Blue during the offseason program\nStill has to work on pass pro\nGoing to be a huge part of what Cowboys want to do (if he keeps… <a href=\"https://t.co/gGiKieIie1\">pic.twitter.com/gGiKieIie1</a>\n— Zain Dhanani (@DhananiZain) <a href=\"https://x.com/DhananiZain/status/2070329698370957674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 26, 2026</a>\n\nThe Cowboys re-signed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams</a> but added nobody else, leaving Blue to fight it out with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/phil-mafah.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phil Mafah</a> for No. 2 RB duties. This ADP rise might prove worth chasing if he continues to trend upward.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marshawn-lloyd.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MarShawn Lloyd (RB – GB)</a> | ADP: 180 (+24)\nMarshawn Lloyd is healthy and, according to reports, has seen new doctors this offseason in an effort to get past his previous injury issues. The path is relatively clear for Lloyd to take the No. 2 RB role in Green Bay. Much like Jaydon Blue, the coaches seem to want him to do so.\n <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-jacobs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Jacobs</a> has lingering off-the-field issues to contend with. Jacobs regressed last year, posting his lowest yards per carry (YPC) since 2021 and his lowest yards per reception (YPR) since 2022. Out of 21 running backs with 200+ attempts in 2025, Jacobs ranked 16th in yards after contact, 14th in missed tackles forced and 19th in yards before contact per attempt (YBCO/ATT), per the FantasyPoints Data Suite.\nUnless you’re very into Jacobs, it makes sense to be cautiously in on Lloyd. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White (RB – TB)</a> | ADP: 95 (+10) \n\nThe Commanders didn’t give Rachaad White a particularly strong contract, barely paying him above the veteran minimum, but that doesn’t mean he won’t have a valuable role. White has had back-to-back seasons of 4.3 YPC and a success rate above 50%. Those were numbers he struggled with in his first two seasons. \n\nRachaad White\'s rushing data has steadily improved across his four-year career. <a href=\"https://t.co/pxjk4bGs7K\">pic.twitter.com/pxjk4bGs7K</a>\n— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) <a href=\"https://x.com/jagibbs_23/status/2077735735432458684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\nWhite makes up for inefficiency in the ground game with his pass-catching upside. Now that he is at least more competent in those areas on paper, offenses can do more with him on the field. White may never be an incredible runner, but over the course of his career, he has averaged 51 receptions and 7.1 yards per reception. \nIf new offensive coordinator David Blough is able to get the Commanders back on track, White could be the mid-round running back who provides great value.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adonai Mitchell (WR – NYJ)</a> | ADP: 183 (+25) \n\nReports from New York during OTAs and minicamp all had Adonai Mitchell ahead of the rest of the Jets’ pass-catchers vying for No.2 WR duties. \nMitchell was someone the Jets sought to include in the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ahmad-gardner.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sauce Gardner</a> trade, and he flashed down the stretch. Mitchell’s downfield abilities should pair significantly better with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith</a> than they did with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyrod-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-10007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyrod Taylor</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-fields.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Fields</a>. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quentin-johnston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC)</a> | ADP: 94 (+21) \n\nThe Chargers are a buzzy team right now, and let’s be real, we’ve seen this act from them before. Still, optimism pulls strongly, and what if this is the year? \nMike McDaniel is expected to help all the fantasy-relevant players, and a healthy offensive line should do enormous things for them also. Quentin Johnston hasn’t been the hit that the Chargers hoped for when they took him in the first round, but he’s averaged over 600 yards per season and has 16 touchdowns in his last two years.\n If McDaniel can keep this unit upright and marching down the field, Johnston is the clear second target behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladd McConkey</a>, and he might offer more touchdown upside, too.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ryan-flournoy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Flournoy (QR – DAL)</a> | ADP: 177 (+15)\nThe clear No. 3 WR for a team that our projections expect to have the second-most passing yards and the fourth-most passing touchdowns. In best ball, that makes sense to have exposure to.\nRyan Flournoy had 56 targets and four touchdowns last season. He’s a good option when you’ve already added <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/greg-dulcich.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greg Dulcich (TE – MIA)</a> | ADP: 140 (+14) \n\nThe ‘someone has to catch it’ arguments are flimsy at best and a nightmare at worst. Greg Dulcich is being hyped up because Miami’s top three receivers and he account for fewer than 130 total NFL catches. \nDulcich has averaged fewer than 17 receptions per season in his four-year career, ranking 39th in routes run among tight ends during the games he was active for. His efficiency did pop slightly, though, and that’s where a lot of this hype comes from. \nDulcich will need to find the ball in the end zone to pay off. Thus far in his career, he has three career touchdowns on 104 targets. The hype won’t be for everyone, but the price is still fairly reasonable. For now.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terrance-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrance Ferguson (TE – LAR)</a> | ADP: 165 (+14) \n\nAnother late-round tight end on the rise is Terrance Ferguson, who has a clear path to value with the Rams lacking outside of their two stud wide receivers. Ferguson caught 10 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns in his final game. \n\nTerrance Ferguson listed as Rams breakout pick\nContinually hearing that he is effectively their WR3 (not this post) and should see a volume boost this season (in this post)\nRare deep threat TE <a href=\"https://t.co/DUFZH7319V\">pic.twitter.com/DUFZH7319V</a>\n— Zain Dhanani (@DhananiZain) <a href=\"https://x.com/DhananiZain/status/2076843013691560417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\nFerguson will need to be significantly more relevant than that to be a late-round gem. It does take time for rookies to acclimate to Sean McVay’s system, and the buzz has been positive.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Fallers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nick-singleton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicholas Singleton (RB – TEN)</a> | ADP: 213 (-23) \n\nWe quite often see this with rookies. Post-draft, the hype and hope are still there. Then reality sets in: Their role is firmly behind that of veterans, and their value declines. That’s Nicholas Singleton behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyjae-spears.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyjae Spears</a>.\nSingleton is a fun prospect, but he faces an uphill battle to be relevant on a team that will still most likely be a bottom-eight scoring team.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers (WR – NYG)</a> | ADP: 43 (-10) \n\nThis dip will only increase when Malik Nabers heads to the physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of training camp. \nLatest reports suggest it could be Week 5 or 6 before Nabers is back to full health. That’s a lot of missed time for an early draft pick.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk (WR – SF)</a> | ADP: 217 (-17)\nNobody but Brandon Aiyuk is to blame for this. With every social media outburst, it becomes harder and harder to imagine Aiyuk playing football this year.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-bell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Bell (WR – MIA)</a> | ADP: 227 (-12) \n\nMuch like Malik Nabers, we’re probably going to get a further dip on Chris Bell when he starts training camp on the PUP list. Bell suffered a torn ACL in November 2025 in the midst of a breakout season for Louisville (917 yards and 72 receptions). \nBell is fast and releases well from the line of scrimmage. At 6-foot-2 and 222 pounds, he has the size to be a No. 1 WR for a team. It remains to be seen whether Bell can get on the field soon and whether his game translates against a poor Miami offense.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenyon Sadiq (TE – NYJ)</a> | ADP: 142 (-10) \n\nDespite his freak athletic abilities, ADP and the market aren’t overly high on rookie Kenyon Sadiq, even though he secured excellent draft capital. 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Flournoy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:11;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:96;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Aaron Rodgers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2663;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"636f1f1b28df3b7dc8a763027f6124b3\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"5 Dead Zone Running Backs to Target in Drafts (Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/5-dead-zone-running-backs-to-target-in-drafts-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:227:\"If you use value-based drafting or go with a Robust RB strategy in your fantasy football drafts, you may be looking at running backs in the dead zone. What is the dead zone, you ask? It is generally defined as ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12072:\"If you use value-based drafting or go with a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/robust-rb-draft-strategy-2026-fantasy-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robust RB</a> strategy in your fantasy football drafts, you may be looking at running backs in the dead zone. What is the dead zone, you ask? It is generally defined as a short period in the draft (rounds three to six) when running backs fall short of expectations relative to wide receivers.\nThat doesn’t mean every back is destined to disappoint. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dandre-swift.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D’Andre Swift</a>, for instance, has defied these odds every single year by finishing as an RB2. Last season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> was selected early in the dead zone, with many expecting him to regress in touchdowns. Instead, he scored 14 total touchdowns and finished as the fantasy RB6 in PPR leagues.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Running Backs to Draft Inside the RB Dead Zone\nIf you’re taking on this quest of drafting inside that forbidden dead zone, take a look at these five running backs who all have the volume and opportunity to outperform their <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/breece-hall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)</a> | ECR: RB16/ADP:38\nIf you are going to attack the dead zone, it’s better to go early than late. The Jets’ offense may not excite you, but Breece Hall attached to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith</a> should. \nSmith has consistently been ranked near the top among quarterbacks in shorter throws at or behind the line of scrimmage. That plays right into Hall’s strength, who has finished inside the top 10 in receiving yards at the position in three straight seasons.\nDespite only seeing an 8.7% target share last season and only catching 36 passes (his lowest total since 2022), Hall still produced solid numbers as a receiver. \nAccording to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, among running backs with 150 routes run, Hall ranked 10th in receiving yards per game, 10th in yards per route run (YPRR) and 14th in first downs per route run. \nHall should see an increase in targets, especially considering <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a> saw 69 targets with Smith under center for the Raiders last season. If Hall sees more opportunities in the passing game, his receiving role alone justifies taking him in the dead zone.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)</a> | ECR: RB19/ADP: 50\nYou have to love the energy that Cam Skattebo plays with. He’s a battering ram that looks for contact, but his size makes you nervous every time he touches the ball.\nWe only saw Skattebo for half a season after he suffered an ankle dislocation in Week 8, which ended his rookie campaign. Skattebo still flashed elite traits, tying <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-jacobs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Jacobs</a> in first-down runs.\nThrough Week 8, the Fantasy Points Data Suite shows that among 32 qualifying running backs, Skattebo was tied for first in missed tackles forced, eighth in yards after contact per attempt and seventh in red-zone carries.\nIt doesn’t stop there. Skattebo also showed off his hands as a receiver, ranking sixth at the position in YPRR, fifth in targets per route run and 10th in receptions among running backs with 90 routes run.\nWith an <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/consensus-cheatsheets.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expert consensus ranking</a> (ECR) of RB19, Skattebo showed enough to justify being drafted in the dead zone and has RB1 upside if healthy.\nGain a competitive edge with expert-written strategy guides, advanced mock draft tools, player outlooks, and live Discord access — all inside our powerful <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Draft Kit</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)</a> | ECR: RB21/ADP: 53\nAnytime you can get a bell-cow back in the heart of the dead zone, you take him. Quinshon Judkins finished with the 18th-most carries last season. His 66.1% rushing attempt share ranked third in the NFL. \nAlthough a new coaching staff adds some uncertainty, and he could lose third-down snaps to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dylan-sampson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dylan Sampson</a>, Judkins should remain the early-down runner.\nDespite averaging only 3.6 yards per carry, Judkins showed some positives in the run game. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Judkins averaged 3.20 yards after contact per attempt and avoided 41 tackles on 230 carries.\nNo other running back on this roster should steal red-zone or goal-line work from him either. Judkins dominated this area of the field, recording 32 carries inside the 20-yard line, while the rest of the Browns’ backfield combined for 18.\nJudkins has three-down upside and should be a target wherever he falls on draft day.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dandre-swift.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)</a> | ECR: RB22/ADP: 56\nD’Andre Swift is arguably the safest running back to take in the dead zone. For his entire career, Swift has always found a way to finish as an RB2 in fantasy scoring.\nThe Bears’ offensive line has improved as well, with PFF grading the Bears’ unit as the third-best run-blocking offensive line in the league last season. That improvement showed up in Swift averaging 4.87 yards per carry and earning the 12th-most carries inside the red zone. \nOpportunities are crucial, and despite <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-monangai.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Monangai</a> having a solid season, the backfield belongs to Swift. He even outsnapped Monangai in the passing game, with a 43.8% route participation rate. \nAmong all running backs last season, Swift ranked sixth in yards after the catch per reception, 13th in receiving yards and 15th in targets, per PFF. \nFor a running back with proven RB2 production and a strong receiving role, history suggests Swift is worth drafting at his current ADP.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Montgomery (RB – HOU)</a> | ECR: RB24/ADP: 62\nDavid Montgomery is on the fringe of the dead zone, but worth taking a shot on in this range. There are, however, some concerns. He’s entering his eighth season and is 29 years old. \nMontgomery could very well end up being just an early-down runner with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/woody-marks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woody Marks</a> taking on more of a receiving role. If so, Montgomery could end up being touchdown-dependent and disappoint fantasy managers if he doesn’t find the end zone. \nVolume is key when drafting inside the dead zone. Marks had his opportunity to take control of Houston’s backfield last season but never ran away with the job, prompting the Texans to trade for Montgomery.\nOne thing working in Montgomery’s favor is the red-zone and goal-line role. He has a proven track record in the short area of the field, where he handled 24 carries from inside the 10-yard line and punched in six touchdowns for the Lions last season.\nWe haven’t seen Montgomery get a decent-sized workload since 2023, when Jahmyr Gibbs was drafted. He finished as the RB15 in PPR points per game that year. 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With that, I’m avoiding the three quarterbacks featured below based on their average draft position (ADP). I also have concerns about their overall upside. Fantasy Football Research & ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:8868:\"In fantasy football, every player has value depending on where they’re drafted. With that, I’m avoiding the three quarterbacks featured below based on their <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP). I also have concerns about their overall upside.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Quarterback Busts\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)</a>\nPatrick Mahomes is going off the board in drafts as the QB12 (100 overall) in PPR leagues. That’s a fine value overall; however, we should be concerned about his statistical upside.\nThe Chiefs didn’t add any new wide receiver weapons, and they may have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a> for the entire season. However, they also brought in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> to help with the running game after they were abysmal in that department last season.\nRice and Walker are capable pass-catchers, but adding Walker and also drafting running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emmett-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmett Johnson</a>, along with Mahomes coming off a torn ACL, signal a more run-heavy approach.\nWe can’t entirely fade Mahomes, but be ready to pivot away from him and his lack of upside.\nFrom must-have players to players to avoid, and everything in between, our <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">Fantasy Football Draft Guide</a> delivers the insight you need to build a championship roster.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)</a>\nLast season, Jaxson Dart started 12 games (Weeks 4-10 and Weeks 13-18). In that stretch, with a cut-off at Week 17, Dart was the fantasy QB12. However, after he came back in Week 13, he was the QB24, averaging 15.7 points per game, which was good enough for QB20.\nDart’s superpower is his rushing upside. He ran for 487 yards on 86 attempts, with nine touchdowns. However, he dealt with numerous injuries.\nI also wonder about the offense around Dart. The elephant in the room is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik </a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nabers’</a> health heading into the season. Running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo</a> should also be back, which will assist the ground game.\nUnder head coach John Harbaugh, the team will improve, but I’m a bit wary of Dart given his performance down the stretch last season and his injury issues. I’m also waiting to see what’s going on with Nabers.\nThere’s also a reality where Dart may run a bit less to avoid injury, which could limit his upside more.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen (QB – BUF)</a>\nWhen I say avoid Josh Allen, this is purely a fade at his ADP. He’s definitely the best quarterback to have for fantasy, but his 33rd overall ADP leaves so much value on the board around that spot. Players like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tee-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee Higgins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devonta Smith</a> are all within 10 picks of Allen’s ADP.\nAllen was the fantasy QB1 last season with 374.6 points. However, there were eight quarterbacks who scored 300+ fantasy points, so focus on a skill-position player and take a quarterback later who offers upside, similar to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-maye.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake Maye</a> last season.\nOne of my favorite candidates is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> at his QB18 ADP. He offers rushing upside and also has great weapons, headlined by <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a>. Does Murray possess Allen’s QB1 overall upside? 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Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably avoiding players that ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9122:\"The 2026 NFL regular season is quickly approaching, meaning now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably avoiding players that will bust or are overpriced.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nOvervalued Fantasy Football Players to Avoid on Yahoo\nLet’s look at six players who are overpriced draft picks based on <a href=\"https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/draftanalysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yahoo ADP for redraft leagues</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts (PHI)</a> – ADP 54.8 | QB6\nUnfortunately, Hurts averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game last year, posting an average below 20.8 for the first time in his career as the full-time starter despite totaling a career-high 25 passing touchdowns. However, Hurts’ rushing production regressed, totaling single-digit rushing touchdowns for the first time since his rookie season. While the Eagles added several pass catchers this offseason, none of them will make up for the loss of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>. Fantasy players can draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a> nearly two rounds later and get similar upside out of the quarterback position.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley (PHI)</a> – ADP 14.9 | RB8\nMany had concerns about Barkley last year after the superstar had 482 touches in 2024, including the playoffs. The former Penn State star averaged 14.5 PPR fantasy points per game last season, his lowest mark since 2021. Furthermore, he averaged 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and had 13 breakaway runs last year. By comparison, Barkley averaged 5.8 yards per rushing attempt and had 25 breakaway runs during his fantasy MVP season in 2024. After finishing last year as the RB14, fantasy players should avoid drafting Barkley as a mid-range RB1.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson (NE)</a> – ADP 53.6 | RB22\nFantasy players had high hopes for Henderson as a rookie. Unfortunately, he was unstartable for most of the year, finishing as the RB21. His 12.1 PPR fantasy points per game average was lower than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a>‘s (13) and, more importantly, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson</a>‘s (12.8). Furthermore, Henderson averaged 11.3 touches and 9.5 fantasy points per game in the 14 regular-season contests with Stevenson healthy. By comparison, he averaged 19 touches and 24.3 fantasy points per game with the veteran injured. Neither Patriots running back should get drafted in the RB2 range.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers (NYG)</a> – ADP 27.3 | WR10\nInjuries are part of the game of football, and that’s why Nabers isn’t worth his current ADP. Last year, he averaged 10.7 targets and 17.7 PPR fantasy points per game in his three healthy contests. Unfortunately, Nabers suffered a torn ACL in Week 4. Furthermore, he underwent a second surgery to clean up his knee, putting his status for Week 1 in doubt. Nabers could miss the start of the year and might not be 100% until 2027, making him a massive risk to draft as a top-12 wide receiver.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams (DET)</a> – ADP 61.9 | WR25\nLast season, Williams quietly finished as the WR12, showing what a down year it was at the wide receiver position. His 12.9 PPR fantasy points per game average ranked 19th on a points-per-game basis, ranking behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson</a> (13.6) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> (13.2). Furthermore, Williams was hard to trust every week, scoring 6.6 or fewer fantasy points in 41.2% of the games, including zero twice. Fantasy players should avoid drafting the former Alabama star at his early sixth-round and WR25 ADP and target a pass catcher with less volatility.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid (BUF)</a> – ADP 94.3 | TE10\nKincaid was one of my favorite sleeper tight ends last year. Unfortunately, he finished as the TE20, averaging 10.5 PPR fantasy points per game, missing five contests because of injury. While Kincaid set a career high with five receiving touchdowns, he never saw more than six targets in any game, hitting that mark in only three contests. More importantly, Kinciad no longer has a realistic shot at being first or second on his team in targets, which is necessary to justify his ADP, after the Bills traded for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a>.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\nMike Fanelli is a featured writer at FantasyPros. For more from Mike, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/mike-fanelli.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Mike_NFL2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Mike_NFL2</a>.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784545345;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:13:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:5:\"Busts\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:17:\"Fantasy Draft Kit\";i:4;s:8:\"Featured\";i:5;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:6;s:3:\"NFL\";i:7;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:8;s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";i:9;s:11:\"Jalen Hurts\";i:10;s:16:\"Jameson Williams\";i:11;s:12:\"malik nabers\";i:12;s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10236;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6904;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jalen Hurts\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12529;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8148;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jameson Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2666;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f15f4a3cd14e49ff4ce47d7d07887a7d\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"New York Jets Flight Connections 07/20/26\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95086/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-20-26\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Monday in July. Rich Cimini – Where does Jets rookie QB Klubnik stand ahead of training camp? Justin Melo – Jets improved defense could be big for DT Jowon Briggs Justin Melo – Former New York Jets WR joins […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4878:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 30, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (91) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! \n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Monday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295893/new-york-jets-rookie-qb-klubnik-future-hope\">Rich Cimini</a> – Where does Jets rookie QB Klubnik stand ahead of training camp?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/19/jets-improved-defense-could-be-big-for-dt-jowon-briggs/90940328007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Jets improved defense could be big for DT Jowon Briggs\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/19/former-new-york-jets-joins-buffalo-bills-quentin-skinner-nfl/90927211007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Former New York Jets WR joins AFC East division rival\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/19/new-york-jets-top-10-linebacker-ranking-demario-davis-nfl/90913212007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets snubbed from top-10 linebacker ranking but earn honorable mention\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/jets-qb2-battle-between-bailey-zappe-cade-klubnik\">Ely Allen</a> – Jets’ QB2 Battle Between Bailey Zappe, Cade Klubnik\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/no-indications-of-tanner-mckee-trade-amid-qb2-battle\">Ely Allen</a> – No Indications Of Tanner McKee Trade Amid Eagles’ QB2 Battle\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/its-wasnt-all-bad-news-aaron-glenn-and-jets-last-season/8d34e4626f547082d183b390\">Anne Erickson</a> – It wasn’t all bad news for Aaron Glenn and the Jets last season\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-edge-david-bailey-rookie-pass-rusher-will-look-to-re-ignite-defense-at-no-5-01kxq24ashan\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Jets EDGE David Bailey: Rookie Pass Rusher Will Look to Re-Ignite Defense at No. 5\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-miss-out-on-ideal-free-agent-in-key-area-of-need-ahead-of-training-camp-01kxk0pv66yt\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Miss Out on Ideal Free Agent in Key Area of Need Ahead of Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-should-trade-cole-holcomb-upgrade-lb-unit-before-training-camp-01kxfccp7754\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Jets Should Trade for Cole Holcomb to Upgrade LB Unit Before Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-rg-joe-tippmann-no-6-player-2026-next-step-extension-01kxrcc8xp2v\">Jovan Alford</a> – Jets RG Joe Tippmann: No. 6 Player in 2026 Is Looking to Take Next Step After Extension\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/latest-garrett-wilson-trend-getting-out-of-hand-jets-fans-01kxk3mhd1ey\">Jake Elman</a> – The latest Garrett Wilson trend is getting out of hand for Jets fans\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/3-benchmarks-geno-smith-jets-homecoming-season-01kxknz45xyh\">Joshua Valdez</a> – 3 benchmarks Geno Smith must hit in Jets homecoming season\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/3-young-players-jets-should-develop-3-give-up-01kxpxzh28tj\">Mike Luciano</a> – 3 Young players the Jets should develop, 3 to give up on\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/worst-jets-home-games-metlife-stadium-era-01kx2g0qzdwc\">Charlie Baduini</a> – The 5 worst Jets home games of the MetLife Stadium era\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-why-reunion-dangelo-ponds-will-help-omar-cooper-jr\">Benjamin Adducchio</a> – Why reunion with D’Angelo Ponds for Jets will help Omar Cooper Jr. ‘a lot’\n\n\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95068/new-york-jets-news-prominent-jets-drop-out-of-top-ten-rankings\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95068/new-york-jets-news-prominent-jets-drop-out-of-top-ten-rankings\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784545200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13303;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cade Klubnik\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2667;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6fed8347cb0618938812bd2b3c0bd93e\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Discussion: How many Detroit Lions rookies will start by the end of 2026?\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/167280/detroit-lions-rookies-start-2026-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:359:\"Ever since the Detroit Lions have been ran by general manager Brad Holmes, they have valued getting rookie contributors. This has usually meant first-round starters, as expected, but the Lions have also turned later picks into instant impact players. Amon-Ra St. Brown (fourth round, 2021), Kerby Joseph (third round, 2022), Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4082:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nEver since the Detroit Lions have been ran by general manager Brad Holmes, they have valued getting rookie contributors. This has usually meant first-round starters, as expected, but the Lions have also turned later picks into instant impact players. Amon-Ra St. Brown (fourth round, 2021), Kerby Joseph (third round, 2022), Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch (second round, 2023), and Tate Ratledge (second round, 2025) are just some of the non-firsts that have made a mark as rookies.\n\nSome of the rookie listed above did not start from the onset, but by the time the season came to an end, they were entrenched as important parts of the team. Could we see a similar feat for the Lions’ 2026 draft class?\n\nToday’s Question of the Day is:\n\nHow many Lions rookies will be starters by the end of 2026?\n\nMy answer: Two, Blake Miller and Keith Abney.\n\nMiller is an obvious choice, as the first-round pick is the heavy favorite to start at right tackle as early as Week 1. That being said, Larry Borom is still in contention and if he outperforms Miller in training camp and preseason, he could win a starting role—a spot has to be earned, not given.\n\nMy other choice of Abney is more about opportunity. He was the fourth Lion selected in the draft, but as a cornerback with potential to play inside and outside, there is ample opportunity for him to win a starting spot. With the release of Terrion Arnold, the depth chart ahead of Abney is D.J. Reed, Rock Ya-Sin, Ennis Rakestraw, and Roger McCreary. Reed will undoubtedly start if healthy, but none of Ya-Sin, Rakestraw, or McCreary are guaranteed starters.\n\nYa-Sin was solid in relief for the Lions last season, but it is worth remembering that he has not been a full-time starter since 2022. Asking the veteran to play at a career-best level across an entire season might be an unrealistic expectation for the 30-year-old.\n\nUnlike Ya-Sin, Rakestraw has age on his side, but he has now battled two significant injuries over his first two seasons and has essentially zero experience on defense. As a former second-round pick, he has the talent to earn a starting role, but he has not earned our benefit of the doubt.\n\nAs for McCreary, he seems like the sure-fire starter at nickel, but there is an important rule to remember: follow the money. The Lions signed McCreary to a one-year contract worth just $1.2 million. While this was perceived as a steal for the Lions, it also highlights that the team might not view him as a starter—in contrast, the Lions signed Borom to a one-year, $5 million deal as offensive tackle insurance.\n\nAbney has a lot of players to challenge for a starting role, but he has as good of a chance to impress as they do.\n\nRegarding the other draft selections, the late-round picks of Skyler Gill-Howard and Tyre West are fighting for a roster spot, let alone a starting spot. Of the two players selected ahead of Abney, I think Derrick Moore has the best chance to become a starter by season’s end, but I also think he may fall victim of the Lions lack of defined “starters” on defense. I expect this team to run a rotation along the defensive line, so while Moore might play a decent number of snaps, he might not start ahead of, say, DJ Wonnum. Jimmy Rolder, meanwhile, not only has to usurp Malcolm Rodriguez as the third linebacker, but he would need to <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/165770/detroit-lions-defense-making-slight-tweak-for-2026-season\">justify being the third linebacker on the field in the first place</a>.\n\nHow many rookies will enter the starting lineup by the end of the season? Let us know in the comments below.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784545200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:59:\"Detroit Lions conversation starters and community questions\";i:2;s:24:\"Detroit Lions Discussion\";i:3;s:21:\"Detroit Lions Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8348;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kerby Joseph\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Sam LaPorta\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10905;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brian Branch\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7547;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Amon-Ra St. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2668;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dd25a3b44140bddab0d6aff6a9d3182a\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Cowboys news: Dallas’ secondary success this season is a gamble\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/210390/cornerback-success-gamble-christian-parker\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"Cowboys’ turnaround at key position hinges on a series of gambles – Jason Kandel, The Landry Hat The cornerback position is far from locked down. Dallas is lucky they brought in DB guru Christian Parker to be their new defensive coordinator and work with these guys, but red flags are still flying. Let’s start with Bland, because […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9532:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown makes a catch against Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) and cornerback DaRon Bland (26) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\n<a href=\"https://thelandryhat.com/cowboys-turnaround-at-key-position-hinges-on-series-of-gambles\">Cowboys’ turnaround at key position hinges on a series of gambles – Jason Kandel, The Landry Hat</a>\n\nThe cornerback position is far from locked down. \n\n\nDallas is lucky they <a href=\"https://thelandryhat.com/history-suggests-cowboys-may-be-taking-huge-risk-with-christian-parker-hire\">brought in DB guru</a> Christian Parker to be their new defensive coordinator and work with these guys, but red flags are still flying. Let’s start with Bland, because his inability to stay healthy has plagued this defense across the last two seasons, and he will still play a key role.\n\n\n\nIt wasn’t long ago that the 27-year-old led the NFL with nine interceptions (and five pick-sixes) in 2023, but he’s only played 19 games in the two years since. Recent history suggests that the <a href=\"https://thelandryhat.com/jerry-jones-flames-92-million-cowboys-star-after-brutal-2025-season-daron-bland\">$92 million man</a> can’t stay healthy. And he did not participate in offseason activities.\n\n\n\nAnd then there’s Durant, who was<a href=\"https://thelandryhat.com/dallas-cowboys-cobie-durant-making-an-impossible-to-ignore-impression\"> one of the bigger free-agent signings</a> the Cowboys made this offseason. While he was a solid starter in Los Angeles last season, he has some issues of his own, so the Rams were quick to cast him aside in favor of Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie.\n\n\n\nThe fifth-year cornerback is far from a sure thing. According to Pro Football Focus, Durant’s 66.8 PFF grade<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/cobie-durant/79126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> ranked 39th out of 114 qualified CBs</a>, while his 67.4 coverage grade ranked 37th. However, he allowed an 85.6 passer rating when targeted, and is also pretty below average as a run defender.\n\n\n\nThen there’s Revel, who’s facing similar question marks to both of them. The 2025 third-round pick out of East Carolina missed the first 10 games of last season while rehabbing from the ACL tear that ended his college career. And once he returned, it got worse for him, as he played at less than 100%.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2026/07/19/cowboys-training-camp-under-radar-hopefuls/90974052007/\">6 under-the-radar Cowboys who could shock in 2026 training camp – K.D. Drummond, Cowboys Wire</a>\n\nKeep an eye on these names you may have forgotten about.\n\n\nOT Ajani Cornelius\n\n\n\nThere’s no secret that the <a href=\"https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/teams/dallas-cowboys/331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Cowboys</a> have a really strong offense. As long as QB Dak Prescott is healthy, the team routinely finds themselves in, or in close proximity to, top-5 ranking in many metrics for that side of the ball. The one roster weakness they have there, though, is at the tackle position. Neither Tyler Guyton nor Terence Steele inspire visions of Pro Bowl appearances or All-Pro accolades. Most conversations around who could challenge them are centered around Nate Thomas or this year’s fourth-round pick Drew Shelton.Expert NFL picks: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/picks\">Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.</a>\n\n\n\nBut perhaps Cornelius, who is in the same position this season as Thomas was last year, could shockingly join the conversation. The No. 204 selection from 2025 out of Oregon, Cornelius was identified by this current staff as someone they hoped to develop. There are several people in his way, but the climb to the top isn’t nearly as steep as other positions.\n\n\n\nTE Michael Trigg\n\n\n\nThere’s no question about it, the tight end in Dallas’ offense has been fed as a result of whatever else is happening on the field. Jake Ferguson is a good outlet, but he’s not a dominating force and gives nothing after the catch. His fumbling issues has made him even less of a compliment. His backups leave a lot to be desired as pass catchers, meaning that if there’s anyone with juice at the position, they have a chance to contribute.\n\n\n\nThe question for Trigg isn’t about juice; he’s a plus-level pass catcher… like highlight reel worthy pass catchter. The question is whether or not he can do the rest of the job description for being a professional tight end, and whether he can do that in the matter of one offseason. He went undrafted for those reasons, can he turn things around and become the shock player of this year’s camp.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/cowboys-logical-landing-spot-all-pro-final-piece-puzzle\">Cowboys Dubbed Logical Landing Spot for All-Pro Who May Be Final Piece to the Puzzle – Mike Moraitis, Sports Illustrated</a>\n\nThere’s still time to add depth. \n\n\nDespite all of their moves, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox is of the opinion the Cowboys should make one more addition to their linebackers room <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455865-best-nfl-free-agents-still-available-ahead-2026-preseason\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">by signing Bobby Wagner</a>.\n\n\n\n“At this stage in his career, Wagner would make the most sense for a team seeking both talent and experience on its defense and with enough overall talent to make a strong push for the postseason,” Knox wrote.\n\n\n\n“Logical Landing Spots: Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars,” Knox added.\n\n\n\nCowboys’ current situation at linebacker\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys had a dire situation at the position going into the offseason, but things have improved since then.\n\n\n\nDallas <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/cowboys-draft-insurance-trade-linebacker-dee-winters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traded for Dee Winters</a> before opting to select Jaishawn Barham in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and those two join a linebackers room that also includes both DeMarvion Overshown and Shemar James.\n\n\n\nWhile that should be an adequate group, there are questions about each player in it. Overshown has been plagued by injury during his career, Barham and James are unproven and Winters amounts to an OK but not great starting option.\n\n\n\nIf there’s one position group that could use a final piece to put it over the top, it’s linebacker.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://insidethestar.com/christian-parkers-hire-follows-a-cowboys-super-bowl-pattern\">Christian Parker’s Hire Follows a Cowboys Super Bowl Pattern – Cody Warren, Inside The Star</a>\n\nFans have to hope history repeats itself. \n\n\nErnie Stautner, Dave Wannstedt, Butch Davis, and Dave Campo all <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/coaches.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">led defenses during Super Bowl seasons</a>.\n\n\n\nWe know those names now because of what came later, but it doesn’t mean each one arrived as some famous NFL coordinator everybody wanted.\n\n\n\nStautner built his reputation with the defensive line under Tom Landry. <a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/personalities/dave-wannstedt/bio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wannstedt followed Jimmy Johnson</a> from the University of Miami and got his first NFL coaching job in Dallas. Davis worked his way up through the defensive front. Campo climbed through the secondary.\n\n\n\nDallas didn’t always chase the hottest name available, but instead trusted coaches who were still moving up and gave them a defense before the rest of the league knew who they were.\n\n\n\nI think that’s where I’m at on the Christian Parker hire.\n\n\n\nHe’s getting his chance because the coaches and <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/ex-eagles-star-admits-christian-parker-leaving-for-cowboys-hurt-feelings?utm_source=RSS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">players who have been around him</a> knew he was ready for more, not because he bounced around collecting coordinator titles.\n\n\n\nI think we can all get behind that aspect of it easier than another recycled hire everybody knows.\n\n\n\n\nDaily discussion question: What is the ceiling on this team in your opinion?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784545200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Dallas Cowboys News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8476;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"DaRon Bland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2669;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ec785a1b6f9ff1bed4d94ed767d2d131\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"NY Giants news: Jalen Brunson not a Giants fan, Cam Skattebo backflip flop, more\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165547/jalen-brunson-not-a-giants-fan-cam-skattebo-backflip-flop-george-young\";s:11:\"description\";s:306:\"There is only one more weekend to go before the New York Giants are back to work to prepare for the 2026 NFL season. Let’s look at some of the recent Giants headlines. Today’s Giants news The Architect of Big Blue: How George Young Built a Championship Giants Franchise | Giants on SI Long before […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4909:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThere is only one more weekend to go before the New York Giants are back to work to prepare for the 2026 NFL season. Let’s look at some of the recent Giants headlines.\n\nToday’s Giants news\n\nThe Architect of Big Blue: How George Young Built a Championship Giants Franchise | Giants on SI\n\nLong before the Super Bowl rings and the Hall of Fame jacket, a former high school history teacher stepped into a fractured front office and built a powerhouse.\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/sports/jalen-brunson-wanted-nothing-to-do-with-signing-giants-helmet/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/sports/jalen-brunson-wanted-nothing-to-do-with-signing-giants-helmet/\">Jalen Brunson wanted nothing to do with signing Giants helmet: ‘Against my religion’ | New York Post</a>\n\nTurns out, Brunson is an Eagles fan.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/07/17/potential-aaron-donald-rams-return-relevant-to-giants-early-momentum/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/07/17/potential-aaron-donald-rams-return-relevant-to-giants-early-momentum/\">Potential Aaron Donald Rams return relevant to Giants’ early momentum | Daily News</a>\n\nIf Aaron Donald unretires and rejoins the Los Angeles Rams, that could throw a wrench into John Harbaugh’s plans to get the Giants off to a fast start.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\">Should the NFL adopt the UFL’s 4-point field goal rule? | ESPN</a>\n\nWhile there’s currently no momentum or proposal by the NFL competition committee, some current players and Pro Football Hall of Famers are at least intrigued (with mixed opinions) by the idea of awarding an additional point for converting on a distance that isn’t all that rare anymore.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194321/dexter-lawrence-has-something-to-prove\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194321/dexter-lawrence-has-something-to-prove\">Even Dexter Lawrence has something to prove | Cincy Jungle</a>\n\n\n“If you turn on the tape, you’ll see what you’re supposed to see,” Lawrence said, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49358355/why-cincinnati-bengals-2026-nfl-dexter-lawrence-production-dipped-recently-ask-him\">who noted to ESPN Bengals beat reporter Ben Baby that the numbers aren’t everything.</a> “It’s more about proving myself right. I know who I am. People have been talking about me my whole life. It’s just the way this game goes. It’s just the way I’ve been in the spotlight my whole life.”\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=arrowheadpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bigblueview.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\nNOTE: We will occasionally drop good Feed posts into the links. Your recommendations will help determine that.\n\nSubmit a question\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784541600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2670;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"df0ad920a0edf82ac034f655de4b4f9c\";s:5:\"title\";s:36:\"49ers News: Back to real football \";s:4:\"link\";s:261:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160506/49ers-news-offseason-rookies-training-camp-stribling-romello-kaelon-black-height-cruz-offensive-linemen-defense-kocurek-shanahan-mike-evans-brock-purdy-mccaffrey-trent-williams-world-cup-football-socc\";s:11:\"description\";s:355:\"49ers stars lobby for reunion with former teammate“I have a guest house with your name on it,” Juszczyk commented. Kittle added, “I also have a guest house labeled ‘Deebo’s second home.\'” 49ers urged to sign two-time Super Bowl champion to bolster defense“Veteran defender Kyle Van Noy has always been a bit flexible during his 12-year […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1145:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during a team OTA practice at SAP Performance Facility on May 28, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201573-49ers-stars-reunion-former-teammate/\">49ers stars lobby for reunion with former teammate</a> “I have a guest house with your name on it,” Juszczyk commented.\n\nKittle added, “I also have a guest house labeled ‘Deebo’s second home.\'”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201572-49ers-two-time-champion-bolster-defense/\">49ers urged to sign two-time Super Bowl champion to bolster defense</a> “Veteran defender Kyle Van Noy has always been a bit flexible during his 12-year NFL career,” Knox wrote. “He was largely an all-around linebacker during his time with the Patriots, and he’s been more of a pass-rush specialist over the last three seasons with the Ravens.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784538000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:54:\"Golden Nuggets: San Francisco 49ers daily news roundup\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4217;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"George Kittle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2671;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dd0d8ba3ab57b0001a055f56d7b4a94c\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Patriots training camp preview 2026: Kevin Byard elevates safety corps\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/130497/safety-preview-2026-kevin-byard-craig-woodson\";s:11:\"description\";s:364:\"The New England Patriots’ safety room was flipped upside down during Mike Vrabel’s first year as head coach in 2025, as the new coaching staff constructed a fresh foundation. An original duo of Jabrill Peppers and longtime safety Kyle Dugger was reconfigured under Vrabel as Patriots brass looked toward rotational backup Jaylinn Hawkins and fourth-round […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7412:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 09: Kevin Byard III #31 of the New England Patriots during warmups at New England Patriots Minicamp on June 9, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Summer Lamont/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots’ safety room was flipped upside down during Mike Vrabel’s first year as head coach in 2025, as the new coaching staff constructed a fresh foundation.\n\nAn original duo of Jabrill Peppers and longtime safety Kyle Dugger was reconfigured under Vrabel as Patriots brass looked toward rotational backup Jaylinn Hawkins and fourth-round rookie Craig Woodson to lead the unit. The transition paid off, and now the team will look to build on the group’s success heading into 2026.\n\nIn the next edition of our Patriots training camp preview series, we’ll take a look at New England’s safety corps in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices. Veterans will report to the facility on July 24.\n\n*Denotes player on the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/129871/2026-roster-projection-minicamp-offseason-workouts\">Pats Pulpit 53-man roster projection</a>\n\nDepth chart\n\nStarters: <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/124378/kevin-byard-scouting-report-analysis\">Kevin Byard (32)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128327/craig-woodson-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Craig Woodson (25)*</a> | Backups: <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/129543/dell-pettus-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Dell Pettus (25)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130308/mike-brown-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Mike Brown (27)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130517/brenden-schooler-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Brenden Schooler (29)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/129531/john-saunders-jr-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">John Saunders Jr. (24)</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130329/peter-manuma-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Peter Manuma (23/R)</a>\n\nAs a mid-round selection, Woodson exceeded expectations last season alongside Hawkins, playing 93.7% of the defensive snaps. But it was during the playoffs that the then-24-year-old made a significant impact during the Patriots’ run through the AFC.\n\nWoodson recorded 30 tackles, six pass deflections, one interception and a fumble recovery in those four matchups. Pro Football Focus included the rising safety on <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/2025-pff-all-playoff-team-the-best-players-at-every-position-in-the-postseason\">its 2025 All-Playoff Team</a> with an 84.3 postseason grade.\n\nDespite having a capable duo with Hawkins’ team-leading four interceptions, New England felt it could upgrade by <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123812/patriots-signing-bears-all-pro-kevin-byard\">signing 11-year veteran and three-time All-Pro Kevin Byard to a one-year deal</a>. Byard spent six seasons with Vrabel in Tennessee before a two-year stint with the Chicago Bears, helping the franchise to the Divisional Round in 2025.\n\nThe depth behind the starters consists of Dell Pettus and Mike Brown, who have similar play styles, primarily lining up in the box.\n\nPettus fought his way onto the roster as an undrafted rookie in 2024 and has been a core special-teamer, making appearances in dime packages. Additionally, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123932/patriots-agreed-to-terms-julian-hill-mike-brown-new-league-year-opens\">Brown signed a one-year deal</a> with the Patriots after spending his previous three seasons with the Titans. They are then followed by special teams ace Brenden Schooler, who is used sparingly in specific defensive packages.\n\nJohn Saunders Jr., who was picked up mid-season in 2025 after the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/112839/trade-kyle-dugger-steelers-breaking\">team traded Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, was also retained this offseason. Furthermore, an undrafted rookie from Hawaii, Peter Manuma, will provide further competition in training camp.\n\nKey question: Who’s the third safety?\n\nOne of the question marks surrounding this group is the impact its depth will offer next season, and the third safety plays the most important role in that result.\n\nPettus’ defensive snap count regressed by nearly 200 reps last season compared to 2024. Yet, he consistently made reliable plays, most notably breaking up a fourth-down pass attempt against the New York Jets in Week 11 and practically sealing a New England victory. His role on the defense is limited due to his smaller frame, but he’s proven to be a steady rotational player.\n\nBrown saw career-high usage in 2024, appearing in all 17 games and registering 49 tackles; however, he was almost strictly a special-teamer last season and only saw action in nine games after ankle and knee injuries.\n\nRegardless of that regression in playing time, Brown saw first-team reps in three-safety packages during the spring and could see a larger role with the Patriots.\n\nBoth safeties seem to have decent shots at making the final roster, so a rotation between the two in those packages is a potential route.\n\nX-Factor: Kevin Byard\n\nReturning to the top of the depth chart, Byard will be the x-factor of the safety room, manning the deep portions of the field if he continues to defy Father Time. The veteran is turning 33 in August and, in recent years, has grown slightly more inconsistent in man coverage.\n\nStill, he’s been playing his role as a roaming safety at an elite level. In 2025, at 32 years old, Byard was the league’s interceptions leader with seven turnovers and, along with eight pass breakups, was elected a First-Team All-Pro. He also proved he remains a physical downfield playmaker, recording 93 tackles and four for a loss.\n\nBeyond Byard’s versatility, he extends his influence off the field as a mentor. His playing experience should also aid Woodson’s development as he enters his second season.\n\nThe duo of Woodson and Byard should create a layer of stability in the shell of the Patriots’ defense next season. 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Let’s get to it here, shall we? This week, we wanted to know which member of the Minnesota Vikings backfield committee was going to get the most […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3098:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 16: Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of a NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears on November 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nIt’s getting posted a bit later than usual, but I’m finally getting around to revealing the results of this week’s SB Nation Reacts results for your viewing pleasure. Let’s get to it here, shall we?\n\nThis week, we wanted to know which member of the Minnesota Vikings backfield committee was going to get the most touches this upcoming season. While there were three primary options for everyone to choose from, when all of the votes were tallied, the majority of folks settled quite solidly on one of those three options above the other two.\n\nOf those who responded to our poll, a full 63% believe that Jordan Mason will get the most touches. . .a combination of carries and receptions. . .of the team’s three primary running backs this season. Aaron Jones came in a very distant second with 22%, while rookie Demond Claiborne found himself in third place with 13% of the vote. Somehow, 2% of our respondents believe that another back is going to wind up leading the team in touches this season. Maybe we’re expecting a big season from Max Bredeson as he steps into the shoes of the retired C.J. Ham or something.\n\nHonestly, Mason is probably the right answer here, even though, as we detailed when we presented the question earlier in the week, he really doesn’t offer a whole lot out of the backfield as a pass catcher. 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Matthew Stafford returns from his 2025 MVP campaign. High-profile additions like Trent McDuffie, Myles Garrett, and Jaylen Watson will make their debuts. Aaron Donald could un-retire soon. There’s plenty of exciting news surrounding the Rams. No story may be bigger over training camp and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6856:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson reacts as he puts on a hat after being chosen 13th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the tunnel during the the first round NFL football draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTraining camp kicks off this week for the Los Angeles Rams.\n\nMatthew Stafford returns from his 2025 MVP campaign. High-profile additions like Trent McDuffie, Myles Garrett, and Jaylen Watson will make their debuts. Aaron Donald could un-retire soon.\n\nThere’s plenty of exciting news surrounding the Rams. No story may be bigger over training camp and the preseason than rookie quarterback and 2026 first-round pick Ty Simpson.\n\nLA’s selection of Simpson sent shockwaves across the NFL world. Instead of drafting another playmaker to get the most out of Stafford’s remaining tenure, the Rams instead opted to prepare for life after their franchise quarterback. \n\nSimpson is going to dominate headlines. The vibe will shift on every positive or negative report from practice. We may even get to see him in the preseason, and it’s all but certain that people will drop sweeping conclusions from a very limited sample size.\n\nRams fans haven’t seen a show like this since Jared Goff was picked first overall pack in 2016. They aren’t used to young quarterback news cycles and the drama that surrounds them. \n\nIt is imperative to stay even keeled. Simpson is the future of the team. It will take time for him to develop. This has always been the Rams’ plan and they have the rare luxury of patience.\n\nSo let’s get out in front of the wave and set realistic expectations.\n\nPut on a show, Ty Simpson\n\nTraining camp is not a relevant measuring stick for the likes of Garrett, McDuffie, Watson, or Donald. Their real test will come in Week 1 when the Rams travel to Australia to take on the San Francisco 49ers.\n\nBut camp is effectively Simpson’s Super Bowl. He may not even play in the preseason.\n\nSo before the rookie gets put on mothballs, why not put on a show and demonstrate why the Rams felt confident selecting him at thirteenth overall?\n\nIf all goes according to plan, training camp and preseason are our only opportunities to check in on Simpson’s development. Then time will freeze and we will hold all prior conclusions until this time next year, of which Simpson should either enter as the presumed starter or in store for another year as Stafford’s understudy.\n\nSimpson’s debut can be spectacularly awful or promising. It doesn’t matter or have any impact on the outlook of his NFL career. He just needs to let loose and show a few glimpses of what the Rams saw ahead of the draft.\n\nIs the backup QB battle ‘rigged’?\n\nI view the backup job behind Stafford as entirely Stetson Bennett’s to lose. \n\nThird quarterbacks are effectively inactive on gamedays unless the top two are injured. That means if something happens to the starter, the backup is going to play. There is no alternative realistically. \n\nThat is exactly the reason why Simpson should not enter the regular season as Stafford’s backup. He shouldn’t play until Sean McVay believes he is ready and applies his metaphorical stamp of approval.\n\nCould Simpson be ready before Week 1? I guess it’s possible. I’m more inclined to believe that Simpson will need time and the transition could happen at the earliest somewhere around the season’s midpoint. \n\nSo in short, don’t panic when Simpson loses the quarterback battle. Bennett could easily win the job but not truly be the better of the two players. The Rams have a difficult decision to make in terms of balancing the short-term and long-term interests of the team.\n\nSimpson may give the Rams a better chance to win this season. Playing him could skewer the remainder of his career and skew perceptions, similar to what happened to Goff as a rookie.\n\nWill we see Simpson in the preseason?\n\nMcVay and the Rams do not value the preseason. Any player who holds a meaningful role generally sits out.\n\nLA should also try to avoid a disastrous JJ McCarthy-type injury with Simpson, as that would significantly hinder his development.\n\nBut if the backup quarterback battle is truly “rigged”, meaning it’s Bennett’s to lose, then Bennett shouldn’t play in the preseason either. By <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/143742/ty-simpson-preseason-rams-mcvay\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-depth-chart/143742/ty-simpson-preseason-rams-mcvay\">pure process of elimination, Simpson should play</a>. \n\nThe real question is if Simpson plays, how much is there to really learn?\n\nTeams run vanilla offenses in exhibition games in order to preserve secrecy ahead of the regular season. Simpson likely wouldn’t even be running McVay’s real plays. Defenses also keep schemes, coverages, and blitzes vanilla too. It’s football but not necessarily real football.\n\nAnd if Simpson does play, people will attempt to make up their mind about the trajectory of the quarterback’s career even though (1) we knew he needed time to develop behind the scenes and the Rams are uniquely equipped to afford that opportunity, (2) he’s not running the Rams’ best plays, (3) isn’t playing with a normal supporting cast, and (4) doesn’t have much playing experience under his belt.\n\nPatience has always been key for Ty Simpson. Even though we are set to get our first glimpses of his NFL career, fans should also be open minded and patient. Training camp struggles do not indicate that the Rams wasted the thirteenth overall pick or that Simpson will never be a good NFL quarterback. Positive signs should also be taken with a grain of salt.\n\nWe will overreact because this is our only opportunity to see Simpson until this time next year. We shouldn’t. 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Skattebo <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cam-skattebos-failed-fanatics-fest-backflip-tempts-fate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">did not stick the landing</a>.On Sunday, Skattebo and Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart appeared on a special episode of The Fantasy Footballers from SiriusXM. Skattebo addressed his Saturday shenanigans.“I mean, so I\'ve been doing backflips since I was like four years old,\" Skattebo said. \"So it\'s natural to me. I\'m gonna address the elephant. I will not hurt myself before the season. . . .\"He then explained his pratfall.\"So what happened was, I don\'t know if you guys know WWE or not, those floors are bouncy,\" Skattebo said. \"So when I took off, I was mid-air, like, \'Holy cow, I\'m not gonna land this, I\'m way too high.\' Landed, but it had too much cushion. It wasn\'t a stiff, firm ground. So that\'s why I kinda like went back, safely landed, got back up, was good to go. So nothing came out from that. I\'m perfectly fine. Nothing happened. We\'re good.”Some would say it\'s not good that Skattebo unnecessarily put himself at risk. He also was asked whether he enjoys being regarded as a \"wild maniac.\"\"I totally enjoy that part,\" Skattebo said. \"I think I less enjoy the \'brain-dead kind of guy.\' But it is what it is. I mean, the New York people love it, so I\'m just gonna keep being me. And if they wanna say I\'m brain-dead and I don\'t have no brain, then who cares? Fuck it, you know?”(Nothing says you have a brain more than saying, \"I don\'t have no brain.\")Back in March, Skattebo made waves by claiming that CTE, and asthma, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cam-skattebo-says-cte-isnt-real-its-an-excuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aren’t real</a>. He later apologized for his \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cam-skattebo-apologizes-for-his-comments-about-cte-asthma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tasteless joke</a>.\"\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784504283;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2678;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9ff77e1085d38a99b77c5312149392e9\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Where would you rank Brock Bowers among WRs in the rankings?\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v14ipo/where_would_you_rank_brock_bowers_among_wrs_in/\";s:11:\"description\";s:192:\"Like would he be WR7? WR9? Later? Curious of you thoughts. I feel like he could be a bigger cheat code than Kelce in his prime. submitted by /u/Haunting_Meaning_906 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:508:\"Like would he be WR7? WR9? Later? Curious of you thoughts. 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The real winner of the World Cup, though, was New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston. The Giants’ backup quarterback, serving as a correspondent for FOX Sports, was everywhere during the World Cup. If there was fun […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6978:\"\n\n\n \n No one enjoyed the Wold Cup more than Jameis Winston. | Getty Images \n\nCongratulations to World Cup champion Spain, a 1-0 winner over Argentina in extra time on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The real winner of the World Cup, though, was New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston.\n\nThe Giants’ backup quarterback, serving as a correspondent for FOX Sports, was everywhere during the World Cup. If there was fun being had, Winston was likely in the middle of it.\n\nBelow, some of my favorite Winston moments in both photos and social media posts.\n\nFeel free to drop in your own favorite Winston moments. I am sure I missed plenty.\n\n\nHow Jameis Winston Turned the World Cup Into a Dream For His New Argentinian Friendtinyurl.com/2s3dsdfx— <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:krcnim56sph24yr3b27optcd?ref_src=embed\">Ralph Vacchiano (@ralphvacchiano.bsky.social)</a> <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:krcnim56sph24yr3b27optcd/post/3mqyxtqmskc2c?ref_src=embed\">2026-07-19T14:17:33.454Z</a>\n\n\n\nJameis Winston double-dutching before the World Cup Semifinal <a href=\"https://t.co/gBxZm7loJw\">pic.twitter.com/gBxZm7loJw</a>— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) <a href=\"https://x.com/nypostsports/status/2077497075781222752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe only thing funnier than Jameis Winston teaching Zlatan how to throw a football is Zlatan showing Jameis how to kick a football. “Not impressive.” 😂😂 (🎥 <a href=\"https://x.com/FOXSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FOXSports</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/wHQVi76jDZ\">pic.twitter.com/wHQVi76jDZ</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/H2BXZedKrk\">https://t.co/H2BXZedKrk</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2078537037267841209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJameis Winston learned how to do the Norwegian Row from the crazed fans — and it was every bit as glorious as I’d hoped! 😂🇳🇴🚣🏻 (🎥 <a href=\"https://x.com/FOXSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FOXSports</a>, <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaboowins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaboowins</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/NER9NUA4Ab\">pic.twitter.com/NER9NUA4Ab</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2072019463306649978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMessi Magic turned Jameis Winston into Argentina\'s biggest fan 🇦🇷<a href=\"https://x.com/Jaboowins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaboowins</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/JameisOnFOX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JameisOnFOX</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/C2jzijtrAd\">pic.twitter.com/C2jzijtrAd</a>— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2078184184376623506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJAMEIS WINSTON BRINGS THE ENERGY AHEAD OF <a href=\"https://x.com/USMNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@USMNT</a> VS BELGIUM ⚡️<a href=\"https://x.com/Jaboowins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaboowins</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/JameisOnFOX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JameisOnFOX</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/0YOVpcbUJg\">pic.twitter.com/0YOVpcbUJg</a>— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2074274388682121323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nDare you to find someone who loves the World Cup more than Jameis Winston <a href=\"https://t.co/o7GcB1aEFF\">pic.twitter.com/o7GcB1aEFF</a>— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) <a href=\"https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/2071025221205729465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 28, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJameis Winston dressed up as a shark in honor of Cape Verde and decided to “hunt” Argentina fans by humming the theme song from Jaws 😂🦈 (🎥 <a href=\"https://x.com/FOXSoccer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FOXSoccer</a>, <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaboowins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaboowins</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/0l92oIEtjm\">pic.twitter.com/0l92oIEtjm</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/qWa0Ik44xY\">https://t.co/qWa0Ik44xY</a>— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href=\"https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2073143753200550011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 3, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHilarious: Giants QB Jameis Winston dressed up as a German for this week\'s World Cup matchup against Paraguay. Winston is must watch television. 😭😭😭 <a href=\"https://t.co/StnO5ZGvlQ\">pic.twitter.com/StnO5ZGvlQ</a>— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2071415720940851672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJameis Winston is the World Cup <a href=\"https://t.co/qNhYWiAePT\">pic.twitter.com/qNhYWiAePT</a>— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) <a href=\"https://x.com/PardonMyTake/status/2072021839983817045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 30, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJAMEIS WINSTON IS HAVING THE TIME OF HIS LIFE AT THE WORLD CUP. NO ONE LOVES THE WORLD CUP MORE THAN JAMEIS. 🤣🤣🤣 <a href=\"https://t.co/pGOd7bijRo\">pic.twitter.com/pGOd7bijRo</a>— MLFootball (@MLFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/MLFootball/status/2072401445911953599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJameis Winston PARTIES with Colombia Fans Before facing Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal 🇨🇴🎉<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/JameisOnFOX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JameisOnFOX</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaboowins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaboowins</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Kob4KGKH2J\">pic.twitter.com/Kob4KGKH2J</a>— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2071405345495564709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJameis Winston, a man of many national teams this summer 🗣 ️<a href=\"https://x.com/Jaboowins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaboowins</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/JameisOnFOX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JameisOnFOX</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vAVb1VQPjk\">pic.twitter.com/vAVb1VQPjk</a>— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2076403021442175027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJameis Winston\'s next FIFA World Cup adventure takes him to the epic France vs. Spain semifinal, where Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé steal the show.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/JameisOnFOX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JameisOnFOX</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaboowins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaboowins</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/2YKWN2xai7\">pic.twitter.com/2YKWN2xai7</a>— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2077819712957010098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nA few photos from Getty Images:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784501638;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:26:\"New York Giants discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2306;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jameis Winston\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2680;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"574f433378b666398a3d2de9fe2ff7a5\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Rams fans want to hear what Seattle’s Grey Zabel had to say\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143904/rams-seahawks-nfl-green-light-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champion guard, Grey Zabel, gave some incredibly high praise for Poona Ford, Kobie Turner, and the Los Angeles Rams as a whole. He complimented Ford and Turner as great players, the type of athletes that make Zabel work, and want to play the game of football. He expressed some appreciation towards […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4420:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Grey Zabel #76 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during the first quarter of the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSeattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champion guard, Grey Zabel, gave some incredibly high praise for Poona Ford, Kobie Turner, and the Los Angeles Rams as a whole. He complimented Ford and Turner as great players, the type of athletes that make Zabel work, and want to play the game of football. He expressed some appreciation towards the Rams group as a whole for being a bunch of “really good dudes”.\n\nRight or wrong, hate can be a part of sports at times, and as much as one loves Ben Jonhson (head coach of the Chicago Bears) hating the Green Bay Packers, it’s also one of the cooler things in pro sports to see players out for blood during a game, but then coming together when the final whistle blows. These guys are family, friends and or peers who tend to, but not always, have a mutual respect for each other.\n\nZabel, in this interview, showed love to the Rams despite knowing that he’ll have to do battle with them again at least twice in the upcoming season. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@greenlightpodcast/video/7663183265343212813\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@greenlightpodcast/video/7663183265343212813\">Said Zabel on the Green Light with Chris Long Podcast:</a>\n\n“Poona Ford’s a great example. Dude, just pure raw strength. Like, he picked me up, like just lifted me up as I was trying to base block him, and I’m like, ‘Alright, yah I can’t do anything about it’. Kobie Turner’s the same way…I know for a fact that I would ten times out of ten, I would rather block a bigger, stronger, slower guy than some short, stocky, quick dude who can go side-to side in just like, the blink of a second.”\n\nZabel was then asked about, and discussed the moment after the Seahawks’ NFC Championship win over the Rams when Zabel immediately went up to Kobie Turner. Zabel explained that he was bummed Turner got hurt in the game, and he wanted Turner to know how much Zabel values facing off against him.\n\nSean McVay and Les Snead talk about wanting to draft guys who love football and according to Zabel, Turner is exactly that. Also, based on Zabel’s response, he seems to love football as much as anyone else in the league right now.\n\n“Well, first off, Kobie Turner is like my kryptonite right now in the game of football. Like, I don’t know what it is, he’s just got my number, he just works me every single game, but it’s so cool. Like I said, as much you, like, want to hate the Rams, like, they’re all really good dudes. Across the board. And like Kobie, for instance, he’s out there and he just smiles. Like he just plays the game for the love of the game. No question about it. And it was a sad deal because he got a little banged up, and he couldn’t finish that NFC Championship Game. So, the moment after the game was done, I just went and talked to him, talked how awesome he was, and what a great game…how fun it is to compete against him. And he’s just an unbelievable guy. I mean, if anybody watching knows Kobie, they know exactly what I’m talking about because it’s…he’s top tier. 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Bears’ rookies are scheduled to report to Halas Hall for camp […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3839:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, IL - MAY 29: A detail view of a Chicago Bears helmet is seen on the field during the Chicago Bears organized team activities or OTA on May 29, 2019 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThere was a huge buzz surrounding last year’s Chicago Bears training camp with head coach Ben Johnson running the show for the first time, but this year, the Bears are coming off a division title and a playoff win, and expectations are even higher. \n\nBears’ rookies are scheduled to report to Halas Hall for camp on Saturday, July 25, with the veterans all due three days later on July 28.\n\nChicago’s preseason kicks off on Saturday, August 15, as they host the Cleveland Browns. 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Wiltfong Jr.’s position-by-position preview articles.\n\n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119209/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-defensive-tackle-neville-gallimore\">Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Defensive Tackle</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/119160/chicago-bears-training-camp-preview-with-zack-pearson-offense-ben-johnson-caleb-williams\">Bears Training Camp Preview with Zack Pearson: Offense</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117747/training-camp-battle-wr3-jahdae-walker-vs-kalif-raymond\">Training Camp Battle: WR3: Jahdae Walker vs Kalif Raymond</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-roster/119129/chicago-bears-2026-training-camp-position-breakdown-defensive-end-dayo-austin-booker\">Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Defensive End</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117757/training-camp-battle-cb2-tyrique-stevenson-vs-malik-muhammad\">Training Camp Battle: CB2: Tyrique Stevenson vs Malik Muhammad</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117751/training-camp-battle-ls-luke-elkin-vs-beau-gardner\">Training Camp Battle: LS: Luke Elkin vs Beau Gardner</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117745/training-camp-battle-c-garrett-bradbury-vs-logan-jones\">Training Camp Battle: C: Garrett Bradbury vs Logan Jones</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117755/training-camp-battle-saf2-cam-lewis-vs-dillon-thieneman\">Training Camp Battle: SAF2: Cam Lewis vs Dillon Thieneman</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117749/training-camp-battle-rb3-roschon-johnson-vs-brittain-brown\">Training Camp Battle: RB3: Roschon Johnson vs Brittain Brown</a>\n \n \n <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117759/training-camp-battle-lb2-dmarco-jackson-vs-tj-edwards\">Training Camp Battle: LB2: D’Marco Jackson vs TJ Edwards</a>\n \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784491200;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";i:1;s:27:\"Chicago Bears Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10235;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Roschon Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2682;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d83101d0fc56be14bd7939ffbc438dfd\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Chiefs fantasy football primer: Where your favorite players are ranked\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/205618/chiefs-fantasy-football-primer-favorite-players-ranked\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"The NFL season is fast approaching, which means your fantasy football draft is, too. With the Kansas City Chiefs’ current circumstances, headlined by quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL (and LCL), the collective group of fantasy-eligible players on the team could be as overlooked as it ever has been in this era. It […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4343:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs leans on Kenneth Walker #9 in mandatory minicamp at The University of Kansas Hospital Arrowhead Training Complex on June 10, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe NFL season is fast approaching, which means your fantasy football draft is, too.\n\nWith the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>’ current circumstances, headlined by quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL (and LCL), the collective group of fantasy-eligible players on the team could be as overlooked as it ever has been in this era. It only makes it easier for Chiefs fans to draft their favorite players.\n\nWhether that’s a smart move in 2026 remains to be seen, but let’s make sure we’re prepared to consider Kansas City’s fantasy representatives. These are the Chiefs players ranked by ESPN, Yahoo! and Sleeper fantasy platforms, with all analysis based on a 12-team draft format.\n\nPatrick Mahomes\n\nESPN — 13th among QBs Yahoo! — 15th Sleeper Average Draft Position (ADP) — 12th\n\nMahomes has never ranked this low headed into a fantasy season, but he’s earned it by finishing the last few years in this realm. With the injury in mind, and the nature of the quarterback position in a fantasy draft, Mahomes may fall past the ninth round, where he sits as the 103rd-ranked player <a href=\"https://www.draftsharks.com/adp/ppr/consensus/12\">by consensus ADP.</a>\n\nKenneth Walker\n\nESPN — 14th among RBs Yahoo! — 12th Sleeper ADP — 6th\n\nWalker ranges from a late-first-round pick to potentially a third-round choice.\n\nEmmett Johnson\n\nConsensus ADP — 166th\n\nIf you want to take a swing on the rookie back, he may need to be selected with one of your final picks to secure for the season.\n\nBrashard Smith\n\nConsensus ADP — 299th\n\nWith a wide array of ways Smith can have the ball in his hands, including the return game, Smith snuck his way into the top-300 consensus ADP.\n\nRashee Rice\n\nESPN — 9th among WRs Yahoo! — 15th Sleeper ADP — 13th\n\nRice is firmly a third-or-fourth-round choice.\n\nXavier Worthy\n\nESPN — 51st among WRs Yahoo! — 47th Sleeper ADP — 54th\n\nThe Chiefs’ former first-round pick and secondary wideout is viewed as a 10th- or 11th-round pick.\n\nTyquan Thornton\n\nESPN — N/A (Did not appear on top-60 WR rankings list) Yahoo! — 94th among WRs Sleeper ADP — N/A\n\nThornton is hard to find on some rankings lists; he could be a worthwhile last-round pick if he takes another step as a player this year.\n\nTravis Kelce\n\nESPN — 10th among TEs Yahoo! — 13th Sleeper ADP — 14th\n\nOnly a few years removed from being drafted among the top wide receivers and running backs in fantasy, Kelce is slated as an eighth-or-ninth-round pick.\n\nHarrison Butker\n\nESPN — 8th among Ks Yahoo! — 15th Sleeper ADP — N/A\n\nButker feels like a boom-or-bust pick that doesn’t need to be made; pick him up off waivers if he and the offense start the season off on the right foot.\n\nChiefs D/ST\n\nESPN — 14th Yahoo! — 13th Sleeper ADP — 17th\n\nThere’s actually a strong case to draft the Chiefs’ defense and start the unit through the first four weeks of the season based on the opposing offenses the team is slated to face, on top of the two home primetime games.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784487600;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2683;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4d8e23bc3cfd5840ef56e414d50f984f\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: WR Tyler Johnson\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210319/2026-roster-rundown-wide-receiver-tyler-johnson\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"Tyler Johnson is no fresh-faced rookie; he is entering his seventh NFL season. But it will be his first in Dallas, and the veteran hasn’t done much to establish himself in the league in general. How does Johnson factor among the many contenders for a spot in the Cowboys’ 2026 receiver room? Background Years in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14353:\"\n\n\n \n EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 19: Tyler Johnson #16 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium on October 19, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTyler Johnson is no fresh-faced rookie; he is entering his seventh NFL season. But it will be his first in Dallas, and the veteran hasn’t done much to establish himself in the league in general. How does Johnson factor among the many contenders for a spot in the Cowboys’ 2026 receiver room?\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 6 Acquired by: Free agent (2026)\n\nWhile a highly productive receiver at Minnesota from 2017-2019, Johnson’s lack of standout athletic traits kept him from going high in the 2020 NFL Draft. He was selected in the fifth round by Tampa Bay, joining the Bucs when Tom Brady became their starting quarterback. As a rookie, Johnson had a small role in the WR rotation but got to claim a Super Bowl ring. He had a larger share in 2021, 36 catches for 360 yards, but didn’t make it past final cuts the following season. In two years with Tampa, Johnson only sat for two games and got six starts.\n\nFrom there, Johnson bounced around the league a bit. The Texans claimed him off the Bucs’ waiver but barely played him in 2022, then released him in October. Tampa brought him back via the practice squad, but he didn’t get any action. In 2023, he started the offseason with the Raiders but ended up going to training camp with the Rams. Again, he didn’t make the roster and spent the year on their practice squad.\n\nJohnson returned with Los Angeles in 2024 and earned a reserve role, playing in 15 games and logging 291 yards on 26 catches. The following offseason, he signed with the Jets and played a bit role with 12 catches for 197 yards in just 12 games, though he did start five of them.\n\nLast April, the Cowboys came out of a mostly defense-focused draft with WR Anthony Smith as a seventh-round pick, and a couple of undrafted free agents. But with veteran Parris Campbell retiring, they sought more experienced depth options and signed Johnson, as well as Marquez Valdes-Scantling, to the 90-man roster.\n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 1 2026 Cap Hit: $1.08 million\n\nGiven his low NFL profile, and that he was still available after the draft, Johnson got an unsurprisingly minimal contract from Dallas.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Backup WR Roster Chance: 15%\n\nAs we’ve said before, three WR spots are locked in with your superstars and Ryan Flournoy, and then KaVontae Turpin should have a fourth for his return work and occasional offensive usage. That doesn’t leave much for the rest of the pack: two spots at best, but quite possibly just one more. That makes for a battle royal this summer between veterans like Johnson, Valdes-Scantling, and Jonathan Mingo against young prospects like Smith, Traeshon Holden, Jordan Hudson, and others.\n\nIn a way, Johnson feels like the “middle” candidate in this field. He turns 28 in August, so he’s still right in that prime window. He doesn’t have Valdes-Scantling’s experience, but he’s also about four years younger. While he’s had some droughts in his playing time, he’s arguably accomplished more in the league than Mingo. If he takes to a new offense quickly, Johnson’s reliable hands and on-field toughness could help him compete. But if he is going to be WR4 or 5, a lack of proven special teams value could hurt.\n\nJohnson very much feels like classic veteran insurance. If CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Flournoy are all healthy and ready to start Week 1, then Johnson probably loses out to younger guys with more upside. But if there is a greater need for experienced receivers when the Cowboys travel to New York for the season opener, Johnson could get more consideration at final cuts.\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">S Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210184/2026-roster-rundown-cornerback-caelen-carson\">CB Caelen Carson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209890\">DT Kenny Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\">DT Tommy Dunn</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\">CB Cobie Durant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205227/2026-roster-rundown-edge-donovan-ezeiruaku\">OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\">TE Princeton Fant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204926\">TE Jake Ferguson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\">WR Ryan Flournoy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204459/2026-roster-guard-trevor-keegan-backup-competition\">G Trevor Keegan</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\">CB Derion Kendrick</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\">WR CeeDee Lamb</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\">OLB Isaiah Land</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\">OLB Marist Liufau</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\">S P.J. Locke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204762\">FB Hunter Luepke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204999\">RB Phil Mafah</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\">QB Joe Milton III</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204256/2026-wide-reciever-jonathan-mingo-contract-trade\">WR Jonathan Mingo</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205228\">CB Devin Moore</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\">DT Otito Ogbonnia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\">LB DeMarvion Overshown</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\">QB Dak Prescott</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\">CB Shavon Revel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\">TE DJ Rogers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\">TE Luke Schoonmaker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209893\">OT Drew Shelton</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204456/2026-veteran-long-snapper-trent-sieg\">LS Trent Sieg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205884\">WR Anthony Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\">G Tyler Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\">TE Brevyn Spann-Ford</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205769/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-terence-steele\">OT Terence Steele</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205851\">CB Reddy Steward</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\">OT Nate Thomas</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\">S Jalen Thompson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205972\">DT Jay Toia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\">TE Michael Trigg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\">WR KaVontae Turpin</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\">WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204634/2026-roster-review-edge-tyrus-wheat\">OLB Tyrus Wheat</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\">RB Javonte Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\">DT Quinnen Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205145/2026-roster-review-edge-sam-williams\">OLB Sam Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\">LB Dee Winters</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\">DT D.J. Withers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\">S Julius Wood</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784487600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7002;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2684;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aa60098ba2f9b10dfa5c8d6511ed27c2\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"The Falcoholic Reacts: Sunday night showdown emerges as toughest test\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/nfl-reacts-survey/94510/the-falcoholic-reacts-sunday-night-showdown-emerges-as-toughest-test\";s:11:\"description\";s:362:\"The Falcons have several daunting matchups on paper in the first ten weeks of the season. Although they technically only play five playoff games from the previous year, three of the non-playoff opponents are the Ravens, Bengals, and Chiefs. Facing Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Patrick Mahomes are playoff-caliber matchups. That leaves Kevin Stefanski and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1936:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 24: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons runs during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Falcons have several daunting matchups on paper in the first ten weeks of the season. Although they technically only play five playoff games from the previous year, three of the non-playoff opponents are the Ravens, Bengals, and Chiefs. Facing Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Patrick Mahomes are playoff-caliber matchups. 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Thank you for reading, and welcome to the seventeenth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Chicago Bears who are +2,500 odds. Article TL;DR: The Bear’s Offensive Coordinator left town to work with Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. The Bears promoted from within, giving Passing Game Coordinator Press Taylor the opportunity to orchestrate the offense. WR DJ Moore was traded to the Bills and WR Olamide Zaccheaus signed with the Falcons. In their place the Bears signed WR Kalif Raymond to a 1-year $3.5M deal. 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Uh, yeah, it’s been a slow news SIX WEEKS. Anyway, we did this 10 years ago, so a once per decade update feels about right. (For hockey and basketball, we’ll use the actual year the championship was won. For football, we’ll use what season it was, not the year the Super Bowl actually played. Good? Good.)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/jordan-mailata-eagles-sean-mannion-new-scheme-art-history-101-20260718.html\">Why Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata ‘absolutely loves’ the new offensive scheme – Inquirer</a> The new playbook in question is the brainchild of new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who is expected to implement a wide zone scheme with concepts that look similar to those of Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan. If executed properly, the wide zone blocking concepts will stretch opposing defenses horizontally. Mailata said he is excited about the potential of this new scheme. “I absolutely love it,” he said. “It’s a new challenge. Very easy to follow along, but hard to remember, just because there’s so much to setting up the plays. But so far it’s been fun. You’re having a great time just learning this new offense because it’s something that we’re not familiar with. It’s a whole new direction, going into an outside direction. It’s going to stress defenses and it’s going to be fun.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/jalen-hurts-saquon-barkley-dontayvion-wicks/742871/\">Roob’s Observations: If you think Jalen Hurts is the 17th-best QB in the NFL you’re an idiot – NBCSP</a> WHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW ABOUT DONTAYVION WICKS? We’re all kind of assuming Dontayvion Wicks will slip right into that third receiver role behind DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon. And while that’s certainly possible, you never know how these things are going to go. Wicks over the last two years is averaging 6.1 yards per target, which ranks 118th out of 138 wide receivers who were targetted at least 100 times during that span. He had five or more targets in 17 games with the Packers and had fewer than 50 yards in 12 of those games. His 55.5 catch percentage since 2024 ranks 128th out of 138 WRs with at least 100 targets. His 11.1 yards per catch ranked 81st out of those 138 receivers and his success rate ranked 100th. The Eagles are counting on Wicks blossoming as he plays more, and that could sure happen. He did have a big rookie season with 581 yards and 14.9 yards per catch. So there’s clearly something there. But that was 2023, and this is 2026. The Eagles also have Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore as potential third WRs and I think Darius Cooper has a chance to be pretty good. But the Eagles are counting on Wicks to be the third guy, and maybe that happens but it’s certainly not a lock.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/former-eagle-rodney-mcleod-runs-in-diplo-5k-in-philadelphia/\">Former Eagle Rodney McLeod runs in Diplo 5k in Philadelphia – CBS News</a> Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Rodney McLeod runs in Diplo 5k Saturday morning.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49367546/cowboys-george-pickens-play-273m-tag-deadline-passes\">Cowboys’ George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes – ESPN</a> Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed. This was an expected conclusion after the Cowboys announced before the NFL draft in April that they did not plan to hold talks on a long-term contract with Pickens. The last time the Cowboys signed a player tagged for the first time to an extension was wide receiver Dez Bryant in 2015. Pickens has already signed his franchise tender, putting him under contract for the 2026 season. He said last month that he was prepared to play this season on that tag.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/209915/nfc-east-standings-projections-won-loss-2026\">Why 2025 NFC East standings are a bad predictor of 2026 standings – Blogging The Boys</a> The Eagles outperformed their expected wins; the Cowboys were about as expected. The Commanders and Giants finished with fewer wins than their point differential deserved, and are likely to improve, even without major roster changes. This is one of the most reliable indicators we have, because point differential tends to be much more stable from year to year than win-loss record.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-roster/425030/washington-commanders-camp-battleskickerjake-moody-vs-drew-stevens\">Washington Commanders Camp Battles: Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens – Hogs Haven</a> The Washington Commanders have been on the kicker carousel since Adam Peters and Dan Quinn took over in 2024. After signing what looked to be a steady option in Brandon McManus, the position has been unsettled since Washington released the veteran kicker following the filing of a civil lawsuit against him. Since then, the Commanders have had six kickers appear in games including Cade York, Austin Seibert, Greg Joseph, Zane Gonzalez, Matt Gay, and Jake Moody. Cade lasted all of a week; Seibert’s tenure started well but was derailed by injury, Gonzalez and his mannerisms won a playoff game, but he was released after the season. Adam Peters signed Matt Gay to a heavily guaranteed contract in 2025 to replace him but made a gross miscalculation in regards to his range. After missing a potential game-winning kick in Madrid, the Commanders finally read the writing on the wall and released the former Colt.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165506/is-giants-qb-jaxson-dart-more-than-just-an-athletic-project\">Is Giants’ QB Jaxson Dart more than just an athletic project? – Big Blue View</a> I do tend to agree with Tice’s evaluation of Dart. I think there’s enough magic in his game to draw comparisons to a young Russell Wilson, particularly considering the baseball background the two share. But there’s also a world in which Dart winds up as a “Justin Fields” who never quite develops and realizes his potential. The structure of the Giants’ offense last year didn’t do Dart a ton of favors, and there were too many plays where his outlets or checkdowns were on the opposite side of the field and well away from his progression in the intended passing concept. But even so, I believe the biggest lever Dart and the Giants can pull to spark his improvement will be — as Tice and Harmon said — learning how to win from the pocket. Dart’s ability to gash defenses with his legs is a dangerous weapon, but it shouldn’t be a weapon of first resort.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1122688/lebron-james-sixers-rumors-free-agency-philadelphia-76ers-reports\">LeBron James’ free agency frontrunner might actually be the 76ers – SB Nation</a> LeBron James knows what it’s like to have the entire NBA in a chokehold as they wait on his free agent decision. James did it in 2010, 2014, 2018, and somehow he’s doing it again even on the brink of his 42nd birthday. James told the Los Angeles Lakers he would be playing for a new team in the 2026-27 season at the end of June, and after weeks of speculation on the best fits and most likely landing spots, it’s finally time for him to announce his choice. The expectation is that James will sign in the coming week, and no one really knows where he’s going to land. The Golden State Warriors were a serious contender for a bit, but it seems like they’re out now that they won’t meet the Wizards’ ridiculous asking price for Anthony Davis. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat are also in pursuit of James, and both make a lot of sense given their championship history with LeBron. There’s one more team consistently mentioned in these free agent discussions, and at this point it doesn’t seem like a fluke: the Philadelphia 76ers are lurking as a very real suitor for LeBron, and it’s starting to feel like it could really happen.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784477316;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4866;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Saquon Barkley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2693;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f71cf5d4c92d60a74d738d6dc173048e\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"57 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Mike Maslowski’ days away\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/205604/57-days-until-chiefs-football-mike-maslowski-days-away\";s:11:\"description\";s:317:\"We are 57 days away from the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season-opening game against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1. The No. 57 is worn by defensive end Tyreke Smith, a 2022 fifth-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks who ended up on the Chiefs’ practice squad last year after being cut in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4059:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 05: Mike Maslowski #57 of the Kansas City Chiefs at the line of scrimmage during a game against the Denver Broncos on October 5, 2003 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images) | Sporting News via Getty Images \n\nWe are 57 days away from the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>‘ season-opening game against the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.\n\nThe No. 57 is worn by defensive end Tyreke Smith, a 2022 fifth-round pick of the <a href=\"https://fieldgulls.com\">Seattle Seahawks</a> who ended up on the Chiefs’ practice squad last year after being cut in the preseason. He was signed to the active roster for the final two games.\n\nWhile we wait to see if Smith can earn the right to wear it on Sundays, here are the memorable No. 57s in franchise history:\n\nThe notable No. 57s in franchise history\n\nOrlando Brown Jr. (2021 – 2022)\n\nMike Maslowski (1999 – 2003)\n\nChris Martin (1988 – 1992)\n\nJerry Blanton (1979 – 1985)\n\nGeorge Jamison (1994 – 1996)\n\nWhile it was a short stay in Kansas City, the trade with the <a href=\"https://baltimorebeatdown.com\">Baltimore Ravens</a> to acquire Brown proved a key factor in the offense’s return to elite form in 2022. The left tackle stabilized and raised the floor of the offensive line immediately after the infamous, dreadful performance by the unit in Super Bowl LV.\n\nHis contributions to a championship put him atop this group, but linebacker and special-teams ace Mike Maslowski deserves some elaboration as well.\n\nThe Division III, Arena Football League and NFL Europe standout worked his way to becoming the team’s Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year in 1999. In 2002, he set the team’s single-season tackle record (162) at the time in his only year as a full-season starter.\n\nHe started in 2003 as well, but missed time due to a knee issue that plagued him throughout his career. It would be his last season in football; he underwent a rare knee procedure the following offseason that ultimately ended his career.\n\n57%: Kareem Hunt’s success rate on rushing attempts last season\n\nHunt finished sixth among qualified NFL running backs in rushing success rate, a metric that measures how often an attempt is a “positive” one based on down and situation.\n\nThe high mark is partially a result of Hunt’s usage (and effectiveness) on short-yardage plays, where a successful run requires just a yard or two, but there’s a bigger point to be made about the team seemingly having a high floor as a run game last season, but a very, very low ceiling.\n\n\nChiefs 2025 and 2026 RBs by explosive run rate last year, per <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FantasyPtsData</a>: Isiah Pacheco: 0.8% (47th of 49 RBs) Kareem Hunt: 1.2% (46th) — Kenneth Walker: 8.1% (2nd) <a href=\"https://t.co/hrpXUkscgo\">https://t.co/hrpXUkscgo</a>— Dataroma (@ffdataroma) <a href=\"https://x.com/ffdataroma/status/2031389028541673851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s simple: a strong offensive line, particularly among the interior three spots, will get push up front and make initial room. It’s on the backs to raise the ceiling by maximizing the space given and making second- and third-level defenders miss in space.\n\nIt’s a positive indicator that the major talent upgrade to Kansas City’s backfield this offseason could be the solution to deploying an impactful rushing attack.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784475000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:26:\"Kansas City Chiefs History\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12455;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brashard Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2694;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fa08c5e6f23687dfbe1645fc4da9bfd5\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"2026 Dynasty Riser, Faller and Longshot Predictions: New York Giants\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/19/2026-dynasty-riser-faller-and-longshot-predictions-new-york-giants/\";s:11:\"description\";s:67:\"Who are the Giants players most likely to rise or fall this season?\";s:7:\"content\";s:3282:\"\n \n Summer is the best time to evaluate dynasty assets and their place in the dynasty market. In this series, we will bring you a riser, faller, and longshot from each NFL team. We’ll cover dynasty values, positional trades, and overall team outlooks.\nLet’s jump into the New York Giants!\nRiser: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993730/Isaiah_Likely\">Isaiah Likely</a>, TE\nAfter what feels like an eternity of playing in <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992362/Mark_Andrews\">Mark Andrews</a>’ shadow, Isaiah Likely finally gets a chance to play atop an NFL depth chart. Following head coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore to the Big Apple, Likely figures to be an instant upgrade to an offense devoid of depth when it comes to pass catchers. Candidly, this feels like a case where dynasty rankings have not caught up to Likely’s upside. An examination of the team’s depth chart shows a collection of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992816/Darius_Slayton\">Darius Slayton</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993464/Darnell_Mooney\">Darnell Mooney</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993966/Calvin_Austin\">Calvin Austin</a> and rookie <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994868/Malachi_Fields\">Malachi Fields</a> as Likely’s primary competition to be the team’s number two pass-catching role behind <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994001/Malik_Nabers\">Malik Nabers</a>. In the short term, the ceiling could be even higher, as there have been conflicting reports regarding Nabers’ rehab from a torn ACL.\nCurrent Market Value\n\nDLF’s TE Rankings.\nSettling in at TE15, it is fair to wonder where Likely fits into this cluster, but I see him having the strongest combination of short and long-term potential compared to those ranked in this range. Mark Andrews’ run of success as the top tight end in John Harbaugh’s offense has me bullish that Likely’s best fantasy days are ahead. Between 2019 and 2024, Andrews finished no lower than <a href=\"https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-fantasy-points-by-a-te-2024\">TE8 on a points per game basis</a> and peaked as the TE1 in overall scoring in 2021. If Likely can tap into anything resembling that type of production, he’ll be a staple of fantasy lineups in all formats.\nFuture Outlook\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784473209;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:8:\"featured\";i:2;s:7:\"premium\";i:3;s:21:\"Riser Faller Longshot\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8131;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Isaiah Likely\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2695;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"034df7c6552d7b8652b1246fdb8a0cf8\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Broncos Country foresees prolific passing from Nix\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179328/broncos-country-foresees-prolific-passing-from-nix\";s:11:\"description\";s:298:\"As a rookie, Bo Nix threw for 3,775 yards. Last year, he slung it just shy of 4,000 yards. In year three, Broncos Country predicts its young QB will break the 4,000-yard barrier, but perhaps just barely. A few of us are predicting a steeper rise this season with 4,500 yards or more, and only […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4034:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round game at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nAs a rookie, Bo Nix threw for 3,775 yards. Last year, he slung it just shy of 4,000 yards.\n\nIn year three, Broncos Country predicts its young QB will break the 4,000-yard barrier, but perhaps just barely. A few of us are predicting a steeper rise this season with 4,500 yards or more, and only a few non-believers (just kidding) stayed in the 3000s.\n\nTruth be told, I voted with the majority here but am secretly hoping it’s a little less. I’ll explain…\n\nSince last week we found out that NFL execs and coaches believe Nix’s talent is in the bottom half of the league, compared to several QBs he outperformed last year — Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert — I thought it would be fun to see how many yards those three threw for in their first three years (you’re welcome for this highly extensive research via profootballreference.com, lol).\n\nAllen: 2074 (2018); 3,089 (2019); 4,544 (2020).\n\nMahomes: 5097 (2018, first full year playing); 4,031 (2019); 4,740 (2020).\n\nHerbert: 4,336 (2020); 5,014 (2021); 4,739 (2022).\n\nWe all remember that Allen was supposedly approaching “bust” status before his third-year breakout, and he’s been pretty unstoppable since. But without as many receiving weapons last year, Allen ended with his third lowest number of passing yards, just behind his first two seasons in the league.\n\nMahomes’ first three seasons were among his best ever for passing yards as the last two seasons have both been under 4,000 yards — another casualty of losing top receivers but clearly not a huge problem for him and the Chiefs’ offense.\n\nHerbert also has had a drop-off since years two and three, which featured his best years for number of yards passing. \n\nNot that any of these comparisons mean anything year to year or to Nix’s potential in year three, but they do highlight how irrelevant number of passing yards can be overall. Herbert’s lower passing yard seasons were also the Chargers’ best W-L records in a while, and Allen and Mahomes have led their teams to playoffs regardless of any passing milestones or achievements.\n\n\nJ.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey headline the Denver Broncos top two backs going into training camp. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DenverBroncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DenverBroncos</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BroncosCountry?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BroncosCountry</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/jwDOpFOYnE\">pic.twitter.com/jwDOpFOYnE</a>— Locked On Broncos (@LockedOnBroncos) <a href=\"https://x.com/LockedOnBroncos/status/2076728471791763592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nI always love an explosive passing game, but I do think a more prolific run game is important for the Broncos’ offense this season, so I’m hoping the total passing yards from Nix by the end of the season is under 4,000 if that means the rushing yard totals are up.\n\nIn the past five seasons, the Broncos have hovered just under 2,000 rushing yards, while the top rushing teams in the league have been closer to 3,000. \n\nIf Nix’s passing yards are below 4,000 but that means the running backs are getting closer to 2,500 yards rushing, I think this offense will be as explosive as it has been in a long time.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784471719;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2696;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"44434059c19e355931d505159517e0e0\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"The Rams aren’t alone waiting to sign their quarterback draft pick\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143959/the-rams-arent-alone-waiting-to-sign-their-quarterback-draft-pick\";s:11:\"description\";s:357:\"Ty Simpson isn’t the only early 2026 draft pick who still hasn’t signed their first contract. In fact, four quarterbacks and seven selections total still haven’t put pen to paper. The first four quarterbacks drafted this year, including Fernando Mendoza (first overall), Simpson (13th), Carson Beck (65th) and Drew Allar (76th) are all without a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5769:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: Ty Simpson #15 of the Los Angeles Rams drops back to pass during an OTA offseason workout at Rams Village at Warner Center on June 1, 2026 in Woodland Hills, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTy Simpson isn’t the only early 2026 draft pick who still hasn’t signed their first contract.\n\nIn fact, four quarterbacks and seven selections total still haven’t put pen to paper.\n\nThe first four quarterbacks drafted this year, including Fernando Mendoza (first overall), Simpson (13th), Carson Beck (65th) and Drew Allar (76th) are all without a deal so far, although it’s still far too early to be genuinely concerned about this.\n\nSince the rookie wage scale was implemented in 2011, every draft pick has a specific value each year. In other words, before the draft even starts, the total value of every pick’s contract is already set. Unlike the pre-2011 lockout world, when draft picks could negotiate salaries and early picks would eat up massive amounts of cap space, every team already knows what their picks will make, at least in terms of general value. Matthew Stafford, for example, got a six-year contract with a total value of $72 million <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=4097641\">when he was drafted</a> by the Detroit Lions in 2009, with $41.7 million guaranteed. The salary cap was also just $123 million in 2009.\n\nFor an example even closer to home, Sam Bradford’s holdout <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/bradford-s-epic-deal-ensures-next-cba-will-have-rookie-cap-09000d5d81984bee\">and subsequent massive contract</a> he signed following the 2010 draft was the final nail in the coffin for the old way of doing things.\n\nNeedless to say, that’s not what’s happening with Ty Simpson and his fellow top-three round quarterbacks this year. For comparison’s sake, Mendoza’s eventual contract will be fully guaranteed, but will only be worth $57.3 million total value over four years. Simpson’s total value will be right around $25.4 million.\n\nIn recent years, the hang-ups for draft pick deals have generally involved things like offset language or other relatively minute details. Rookies don’t hold out often anymore, even though there was an example of it last year when Shemar Stewart of the Cincinnati Bengals held out intro training camp.\n\nWhile we don’t have exact details yet, this is likely just the newest relatively minor mutation of the rookie wage scale era. As far as the first-round picks go, Simpson and Mendoza, there hasn’t been much change in how those contracts are done in recent years. The top-overall selection’s contract has been fully guaranteed since the scale was implemented, when <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cam-newton-panthers-agree-to-four-year-22-million-contract\">Cam Newton signed for $22 million</a>. Both of those aforementioned passers will get fully guaranteed deals this year, too. But the other fine-print details are the likely sticking points, and will likely set a precedent for next year’s class and those beyond it as well.\n\n\nAs the #13 overall pick, QB Ty Simpson (Alabama) should sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $25.4M contract with the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rams</a>, including a $14.9M signing bonus. Simpson reportedly turned down a $6.5M NIL offer to remain in college football. He\'ll now earn $15.8M in 2026. He\'s repped…— Spotrac (@spotrac) <a href=\"https://x.com/spotrac/status/2047487397378580696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s even easier to guess what’s going on with Beck and Allar, the third and fourth quarterbacks taken in this year’s draft. If you recall last year, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46038140/nfl-rookie-contracts-second-round-picks-guaranteed-money-holdouts-2025\">almost every second-round pick held out</a> well into July (right around this time last year, right before training camp, fittingly). That was entirely about guaranteed money and how much they were going to get after past second rounders only received partial guarantees on their rookie deals.\n\nNow, this year’s 64th-overall pick (Bud Clark for the Seattle Seahawks) has a rookie contract valued at $7.9 million with $5.4 million guaranteed, or, in other words, 68% of the deal is guaranteed. Last year, the 65th pick in the draft, Darius Alexander of the New York Giants, had just under $1.6 million of his $6.7 million overall contract guaranteed, or just below 24%.\n\nThat’s a sizable disparity. Needless to say, you can understand why a quarterback drafted in that position wants a bigger guarantee. And next year, non-quarterbacks taken in the third round will want a guarantee commensurate with those of their classmates, and the process will continue down the line later and later into the draft.\n\nDeadlines spur action, and with training camp looming there’s a soft deadline on the horizon to work these contracts out. At this point it would be shocking if these quarterbacks don’t get on the field soon. The next time someone asks you why these deals aren’t done and should they be worried about it, you can let them know that it’s essentially business as usual on the business side of the league.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784471075;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13275;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Simpson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drew Allar\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13272;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Carson Beck\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2697;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3c98d98a57c6e9651854d2d3bf702292\";s:5:\"title\";s:56:\"Cam Skattebo\'s failed Fanatics Fest backflip tempts fate\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cam-skattebos-failed-fanatics-fest-backflip-tempts-fate\";s:11:\"description\";s:122:\"For some football players, the attitude that makes them great on the field can tempt them to do dumb things off the field.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3054:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260717\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"771904\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260717\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260717\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"PFT PM Mailbag: Where will Diggs, Samuel end up?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/pft-pm-mailbag-where-will-stefon-diggs-deebo-samuel-end-up\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-17T15:59:46Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n For some football players, the attitude that makes them great on the field can tempt them to do dumb things off the field.Case in point: Giants running back Cam Skattebo.In November, not long after he suffered a season-ending ankle injury, he was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cam-skattebo-did-some-pushing-and-shoving-at-monday-night-raw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pushing and shoving</a> at a WWE event. Now that his ankle has healed, Skattebo wanted to prove it during an appearance at Fanatics Fest.After pulling up the leg of his pants to expose the ankle that had been dislocated (along with a tibia fracture), <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/WyattzWorId/status/2078594271603544509?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skattebo did a backflip</a>. He didn\'t stick the landing.Skattebo stumbled backward and fell, before springing up and acting like he meant to do that.As many have suggested, Giants coach John Harbaugh may not be thrilled when he sees the video. And while some have pointed out that Harbaugh once yelled at quarterback Joe Flacco for riding a skateboard during the playoff run that resulted in a Ravens Super Bowl win, it wasn\'t Harbaugh — <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/sports-now/story/2012-01-20/the-ravens-joe-flacco-is-caught-riding-a-skateboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it was former G.M. Ozzie Newsome</a>.Regardless, it\'s a valid concern. Even if Skattebo will eventually be taking much greater risks with his health when it\'s time to get hit and tackled, there\'s no reason to add to the risks by doing other things that could result in an injury.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784471033;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2698;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d9b531950e8d19ac637180aa98e92482\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Tom Brady buys Fernando Mendoza’s first NFL rookie card\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/134822/tom-brady-buys-fernando-mendozas-first-nfl-rookie-card\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"The Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, has always looked up to Tom Brady. Even his demeanor and how he handles himself remind fans of what Brady brought to the table in terms of leadership. When he had his interview at the NFL combine, the Raiders had Brady on the phone to greet Mendoza. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2439:\"\n\n\n \n NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Tom Brady and Commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell speak onstage during thne Disney Fan Draft at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, has always looked up to Tom Brady. Even his demeanor and how he handles himself remind fans of what Brady brought to the table in terms of leadership. \n\nWhen he had his interview at the NFL combine, the Raiders had Brady on the phone to greet Mendoza. He now has the honor of being the team’s quarterback; his hero has become a minority owner. \n\nMendoza got another honor from his hero that was revealed on Saturday. Brady was at a fanatic fest in New York City, and he pulled out a special card from his pocket. It was an autographed rookie card of Fernando Mendoza. It was Mendoza’s first autograph in the NFL, and Brady put in a bid to attain it. \n\n\nTom Brady purchased No. 1 draft pick and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s first rookie card <a href=\"https://t.co/T1xyqqn2gr\">pic.twitter.com/T1xyqqn2gr</a>— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) <a href=\"https://x.com/KalanHookstv/status/2078238772919955471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nHopefully, this relationship will continue to grow as Mendoza becomes the starting quarterback. Having a mentor like Brady can help any quarterback reach their full potential. For Raider Nation, the combination could help turn the franchise around. \n\n\nTDL Friday Night Live discusses Mendoza starting Week 1: Check out the <a href=\"https://youtube.com/live/xFApI7syB1I?feature=share\">latest from the TDL crew </a>as they look into the Raiders quarterback situation. \n\n\n\nIan Rapport on the Raiders quarterback situation: Ian Rapoport has the latest <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2078261683412255185?s=20\">scoop on Kirk</a> Cousins and Fernando Mendoza and the battle for the starting spot in camp. \n\n\n\nCrosby’s new song tames the trade rumors: Maxx Crosby’s new rap <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/maxx-crosby-song-trade-future/\">song has put</a> his trade rumors to bed.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784469600;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2699;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"528f9a7cb22d5c3d8b839de01a734809\";s:5:\"title\";s:84:\"Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview: Will Blake Miller win the starting RT job?\";s:4:\"link\";s:141:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166598/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-right-tackle-blake-miller-giovanni-manu\";s:11:\"description\";s:389:\"In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ offensive tackle room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster. Previous training camp previews: Roster construction Under the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have consistently added offensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8950:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions offensive tackle Blake Miller speaks to media members during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 29, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nIn this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ offensive tackle room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster.\n\nPrevious training camp previews:\n\n\nQuarterback: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166123/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-quarterback-luke-altmyer\">Can Luke Altmyer force a QB3 role?</a>\n\n\n\nRunning back: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166210/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-running-backs\">How RB roles could shift in 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWide receiver: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166328/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-wr-depth-roles-up-for-grabs\">WR depth roles up for grabs</a>\n\n\n\nTight end: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166400/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-tight-ends\">How many TEs will make the roster?</a>\n\n\nRoster construction\n\nUnder the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have consistently added offensive linemen as the season progresses. While they typically begin each season with eight to 10 offensive linemen, they’ve consistently finished with 10 or 11 on the active roster.\n\nLet’s take a look at what they’ve done at offensive tackle in the previous five seasons:\n\n\n2021: Opened with three offensive tackles (Penei Sewell, Taylor Decker, and Matt Nelson), but finished with four (Will Holden).\n\n\n\n2022: Opened with three OTs (Sewell, Decker, and Nelson), and finished with four (Dan Skipper).\n\n\n\n2023: Opened with three OTs (Sewell, Decker, and Nelson), and finished with four (Skipper).\n\n\n\n2024: Opened and finished with four OTs (Sewell, Decker, Skipper, and Giovanni Manu).\n\n\n\n2025: Opened and finished with three OTs (Sewell, Decker, and Manu; Manu was placed on IR in Week 5 and replaced by Skipper).\n\n\nAn offseason of change\n\nAfter five seasons of having Sewell and Decker bookending the offensive line, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/158913/detroit-lions-officially-release-taylor-decker\">the Lions released Decker</a> after a complicated early portion of the offseason. Adding to the turnover at offensive tackle, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/156011/detroit-lions-tackle-dan-skipper-announces-retirement-interest-in-coaching\">Dan Skipper—who had been OT3 or OT4 over the last four seasons—retired</a> and joined the Lions coaching staff as an offensive assistant. \n\nAs a result of these offseason moves, the Lions made three major decisions. First, they decided to move Sewell to left tackle—where he played full time in college and sporadically in the NFL—then they quickly <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-free-agency/159094/larry-borom-roster-analysis-detroit-lions-sign-veteran-ot\">signed Michigan native and NFL veteran Larry Borom</a> on the opening day of free agency, and the final big move was <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/162215/2026-nfl-draft-how-blake-miller-impacts-detroit-lions\">selecting Clemson right tackle Blake Miller with pick No. 17 in the first round of the NFL Draft</a>.\n\nAdditionally, the Lions are expected to get Giovanni Manu back on the field during training camp after an early-season injury sidelined him for the majority of 2025, and they re-signed practice squader Devin Cochran.\n\nThe battleground\n\nWill Blake Miller win the starting RT job?\n\nThe Lions have said they will let Miller and Borom battle it out for the starting right tackle position, and during spring practices they held true to their word, rotating each player through the first and second team. The Lions aren’t afraid to start a rookie if he earns the job, and historically, this regime’s first-round picks tend to start from the jump.\n\nMiller is loaded with more experience than the average rookie, having started 54 games in college, as well as possessing an ideal combination of height (6-foot-7), length (34.25-inch arm length), strength (32 reps on bench press), and athleticism (<a href=\"https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=30005&ovl=Combine\">RAS: 9.9</a>). He was widely considered the most NFL-ready tackle in this draft class.\n\nWhile Miller and Borom will indeed battle it out for the starting right tackle position in training camp, reading between the lines at spring practices gives a strong indication that the Lions are expecting Miller to win the job; Miller took every spring practice rep at right tackle, while Borom split his time between the right and left sides—a more typical cross-training style that you see with a swing OT3.\n\nWhat will Borom’s role be?\n\nBorom has a solid history of playing right tackle in the NFL, but he also has starting experience at left tackle and guard. While he’ll get a chance to compete, it appears likely that he is headed for a swing OT3 role, as well as a potential OL6 role in jumbo sets.\n\nIf Borom can continue his play from the second half of last season (in Miami), he should be considered an upgrade to the Lions OT3 position. His ability to play on both sides of the line, as well as guard in a pinch, gives the Lions a lot of flexibility. He’s also likely to assume the Lions OL6 position, where he’ll “report” as an eligible offensive lineman that lines up in an inline tight end role when the Lions want to add more blocking bulk and power. \n\nIs this a make-or-break training camp for Giovanni Manu?\n\nAfter an unmemorable rookie season, followed by a sophomore campaign that saw him initially win the OT3 role out of training camp, only to land on injured reserve after four games and never return, Manu could be entering a make-or-break training camp in 2025. \n\nThe section on roster construction tells the story here. In 2025, Manu was the third and final tackle on the roster for the first month of the season. In 2024, the Lions kept four tackles, but only kept three active on game day, with Manu acting as a weekly healthy scratch. In the previous three seasons, only three offensive tackles made the initial roster under this regime.\n\nWith Sewell, Miller, and Borom looking solid in roles, Manu will either need to make significant improvement in his development to challenge for the OT3 role, or show enough promise that he forces the Lions to break from their typical roster construction plans and keep an OT4. That’s a tough road.\n\nCross-training OTs\n\nOne of the reasons the Lions have previously kept only three offensive tackles on the active roster is that they typically stash at least one pure tackle on the practice squad and cross-train some of their interior depth for emergencies. Colby Sorsdal, Miles Frazier, Mason Miller, and rookie Melvin Priestly all have extensive experience playing tackle in college and have previously, or are expected to, cross-train inside-and-out this training camp. \n\nSorsdal began his NFL career repping at right tackle, then kicked inside and cross-trained the previous two seasons. This spring, during OTAs and minicamp, Sorsdal was back at right tackle opposite Cochran on the third-team. Unless he can climb the depth chart in camp, Sorsdal will likely be positioning himself for a spot on the practice squad.\n\nFrazier spent a season as LSU’s left tackle, but he has twice as much experience at guard, and it shouldn’t be surprising that he’s been mainly repping inside in Detroit. That being said, coach Dan Campbell has repeatedly said Frazier is being cross-trained at tackle for emergencies, and when you combine that with his overall upside—he’s expected to, at a minimum, win a reserve job on the active roster—his development could be yet another obstacle for Manu to overcome.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784466000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Detroit Lions preseason\";i:2;s:27:\"Detroit Lions Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2700;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a07371a27a3d130971aa0004928cb783\";s:5:\"title\";s:84:\"NFL free agent market still has big names if Browns want to add before training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-free-agency/128384/nfl-free-agent-market-browns-diggs-chubb-bosa-deebo-ty-hill\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"Given the team’s youth movement, the Cleveland Browns roster is mostly set heading into the start of training camp. The bigger questions are whether stars like CB Denzel Ward and S Grant Delpit will be extended or traded this season. Our looks at the Browns different depth charts show a lack of veteran names Cleveland […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5376:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 03: Executive vice president, football operations & general manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after the Cleveland Browns OTA Offseason Workouts at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 03, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGiven the team’s youth movement, the Cleveland Browns roster is mostly set heading into <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127023/browns-training-camp-rookie-and-veteran-report-date-plus-joint-practice-session-with-bills\">the start of training camp</a>. The bigger questions are whether <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128076/browns-qb-position-myles-garrett-jared-verse-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-denzel-ward-grant-delpit\">stars like CB Denzel Ward and S Grant Delpit will be extended or traded this season</a>. Our looks at the Browns different depth charts show a lack of veteran names Cleveland fans are used to seeing:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-roster/127999/browns-roster-qb-depth-chart-prediction-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-dillon-gabriel-taylen-green\">Quarterback</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127675/browns-roster-rb-depth-chart-expectations-prediction\">Running back</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127713/browns-roster-wr-depth-chart-and-expectations\">Wide receiver</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127770/browns-roster-te-depth-chart-predictions-harold-fannin-jack-stoll-joe-royer\">Tight end</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127910/browns-roster-ol-depth-chart-predictions-spencer-fano-george-warhop\">Offensive line</a>\n\n\nWe followed that up with the defensive side of the ball:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-roster/128039/browns-roster-dt-depth-chart-and-expectations-mason-graham-maliek-collins-mike-hall-kalia-davis-adin-huntington\">Defensive tackle</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127935/browns-roster-lb-depth-chart-and-expectations\">Linebacker</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127938/browns-roster-safety-depth-chart-and-expectations\">Safety</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128054/browns-roster-cb-depth-chart-and-expectations\">Cornerback</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128271/browns-roster-defensive-end-depth-chart-expectations-myles-garrett-jared-verse-alex-wright-isaiah-mcguire\">Defensive end</a>\n\n\nWhat if GM Andrew Berry and HC Todd Monken decide that the team needs to add some veteran talent to help the roster in 2026? NFL free agency has been going on for months, but really never ends. There are a lot of interesting, big names still available to be signed if Berry and Monken want to try to infuse experience <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126219/browns-roster-2-players-over-30-54-are-25-or-younger-harold-fannin-among-youngest\">into a young roster</a>:\n\n\nRB Nick Chubb\n\n\n\nWR Stefon Diggs\n\n\n\nDE Joey Bosa\n\n\n\nWR Deebo Samuel\n\n\n\nOL Kevin Zeitler\n\n\n\nTE Jonnu Smith\n\n\n\nOL Mekhi Becton\n\n\n\nDE Jadeveon Clowney (<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/3/7/23625154/cleveland-browns-free-agent-review-de-jadeveon-clowney\">highly doubtful</a>)\n\n\n\nLB Bobby Wagner\n\n\n\nDE Haason Reddick\n\n\n\nRB Najee Harris\n\n\n\nWR DeAndre Hopkins\n\n\n\nWR Tyreek Hill\n\n\n\nCB Trevon Diggs\n\n\nAlmost everyone <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/127627/lebron-return-cavs-browns-reunion-baker-mayfield-nick-chubb-david-njoku\">wants a Chubb return</a>.\n\nWith the departure of Myles Garrett, Bosa and Reddick could get the most interest from the Browns. The remade offensive line still needs to put together who will play center and right guard, which could open up a return for Zeitler, while Wagner’s leadership and experience could be helpful on the defensive side of the ball.\n\nGiven the young talent at wide receiver, it seems unlikely one of the big veteran names on the list will be added, but Berry and Monken could see a need after offseason activities.\n\nFor Cleveland to add a big-name veteran in free agency at the start of training camp, one of three things would likely be true:\n\n\nA major injury\n\n\n\nYoung player(s) are not ready to contribute\n\n\n\nGM and HC believe the roster is ready to compete for the AFC North this year\n\n\nTwo of the three would be negative reasons, but the third would be very positive.\n\n\n\nOf the names listed above, which one do you think the Browns should sign? Do you think Berry should be looking for additional veterans or stick with the young roster?\n\nJoin the conversation in the comment section AND vote in DBN’s Feed poll\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784463998;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Free Agency\";i:1;s:23:\"Cleveland Browns Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6799;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Grant Delpit\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2701;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3c840b0d905db91e40c17c96f71fe568\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"2026 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Elijah Sarratt\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/19/2026-dynasty-rookie-post-draft-update-elijah-sarratt/\";s:11:\"description\";s:68:\"Will Elijah Sarratt become a valuable dynasty asset worth rostering?\";s:7:\"content\";s:3111:\"\n \n The NFL Draft is behind us, rookie drafts are taking place, and as dynasty managers we are looking ahead to the upcoming season. In our Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.\nSituation\nName: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994705/Elijah_Sarratt\">Elijah Sarratt</a>\nPosition: Wide Receiver\nPro Team: Baltimore Ravens\nCollege Team: Indiana (Previously James Madison, Saint Francis)\nDraft Status: Round 4; Pick 15\nSarratt grew up in Stafford, Virginia and attended high school at Colonial Forge High School. After successful sophomore and junior seasons, he withdrew and transferred to Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore. Unfortunately, that season was the 2020 season and COVID impacted his recruitment. Lost in the shuffle as a no-star recruit, Sarratt was forced to start his college career at Saint Francis, an FBS school in Pennsylvania. He was a Freshman All-American and caught 13 touchdowns in his one season with the Red Wolves.\nHe made the jump to FCS and joined his older brother at James Madison for the 2023 season. After another successful season (82-1,191-8), he transferred to Indiana, following head coach Curt Cignetti to Bloomington when he got the job. He was a touchdown magnet as a Hoosier, racking up 23 touchdowns in just two seasons, number three in school history. Last season, he helped carry the team all the way to a National Championship, catching 65 passes for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns from <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994674/Fernando_Mendoza\">Fernando Mendoza</a>. He declared for the draft, where the Ravens took him in the fourth round as the 19th wide receiver off the board. He was the second receiver selected by the Ravens, who took USC’s <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994702/JaKobi_Lane\">Ja\'Kobi Lane</a> in the third round.\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784462430;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:6:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:14:\"2026 NFL Draft\";i:2;s:18:\"2026 Rookie Update\";i:3;s:14:\"Elijah Sarratt\";i:4;s:8:\"featured\";i:5;s:7:\"premium\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13268;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Elijah Sarratt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2702;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"82b5c685d3c14e90d426426574dc09c7\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Is Giants’ QB Jaxson Dart more than just an athletic project?\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165506/is-giants-qb-jaxson-dart-more-than-just-an-athletic-project\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"The New York Giants are betting heavily on quarterback Jaxson Dart. Even with the arrival of John Harbaugh, a revamped defense, and renewed emphasis on the run game, the Giants will go as far as Dart is capable of taking them. Dart’s rookie season was exciting, with flashes of brilliance and even some Mahomesian magic. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9529:\"\n\n\n \n Jaxson Dart: Waiver Wire gem in 2025 | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images \n\nThe New York Giants are betting heavily on quarterback Jaxson Dart.\n\nEven with the arrival of John Harbaugh, a revamped defense, and renewed emphasis on the run game, the Giants will go as far as Dart is capable of taking them. Dart’s rookie season was exciting, with flashes of brilliance and even some Mahomesian magic. But there’s also still plenty of room for improvement in Dart’s game, and national opinions on him are split.\n\nFor instance, Dart was the 28th-ranked quarterback in <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122435/nfl-starting-qbs-ranked-2026\">SB Nation’s analytics powered preseason quarterback rankings</a>. That put him four spots below Tyler Shough at the bottom of their 4th tier of QBs, just above 2025 first overall pick Cam Ward as the second-worst QB in the second-worst tier. \n\nHere’s how Dart graded out on their 6 criteria\n\n\nOffensive impact – 7\n\n\n\nAccuracy – 4\n\n\n\nExplosive plays – 4\n\n\n\nScoring – 4\n\n\n\nLack of turnovers – 8\n\n\n\nClutch – 4\n\n\n\nOverall – 31\n\n\nPersonally, I am both okay saying that Dart is a fourth-tier quarterback, and saying that I don’t put much stock in their rankings.\n\nFrankly, I struggle with a piece of analysis that doesn’t show it’s work or explain the methodology: Case in point, Jaxson Dart had 24 total touchdowns in 14 games last year, while Lamar Jackson had 23 total touchdowns in 13 games. Yet, Jackson was given a “10” in scoring, while Dart got a “4”. \n\nOf course, the answer is in their “tilt” metric which seems to be there to arm wrestle results into line with popular perception. \n\n\nKnown problems with this model: This scoring format naturally hurts quarterbacks with fewer starts in the NFL, because these numbers pull heavily from the 2025 season, with the tilt being evaluated based on career body of work. In reality, Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart should be higher in the rankings — but we just don’t have enough to tilt their rankings up. Similarly, Shedeur Sanders had one of the worst runs as a starter not just in 2025, but in NFL history. This gives him a lot more wiggle room to move up, but it can’t be reflected at this time.\n\n\nBut as I said, I’m also okay with saying Dart still has to earn respect league-wide. \n\nAs things stand now, I’d suggest that the arrow is pointed up, but Dart definitely still needs to work on areas of his game to become a trusted franchise quarterback. \n\nFormer NFL scout Nate Tice called Dart an “athletic project” when evaluating each of last year’s rookie quarterbacks on the “Football 301” podcast. (You can watch the full podcast below). \n\n\n“My first and foremost takeaway re-watching Jaxson,” Tice said, “and this was my takeaway watching him in college and watching him during his rookie season.\n\n\n\n“Dude’s a hell of an athlete. Dude is strong. Dude can run. He’s got legit, legit vision. Like, he sets up blocks and he’s willing to chuck some stuff and create some stuff. And that can get him in trouble, which I will get into in a little bit as well. But this guy is a real good athlete and I actually have a comparison for him … that I’m excited to throw out here.”\n\n\nIn Tice’s view, Dart has a sky-high upside, but isn’t there yet. Matt Harmon, who joined Tice in evaluating the rookie quarterbacks, pointed to Dart’s advanced stats to show he thrived in chaos, but wasn’t as consistent on a down-to-down basis.\n\n\n“He’s 13th in EPA per play last year, he’s 17th success rate.” Harmon said. “Like, that’s nice. If you just look at pass plays though, then he’s 28th in EPA per drop back on just pass plays. So that’s a part of it like he as you said he should get a lot of leash here. He should get a lot of run cuz the upside is very high. \n\n\n\n“He is very, very, very, very physically talented … can he progress?\n\n\n\n“A lot of guys are phenomenal athletes,” Tice said. “I’ll bring up Russ as one of them, but even guys like Justin Fields or something, they have to learn to win from the pocket. They just have to they can keep scrambling and running, but they just have to balance out the numbers. And when he was pressured last year, Dart scrambled 17.1% of the time, which easily led the NFL. 8.8% is the league average for comparison’s sake. Since 2013, that’s the seventh highest rate under pressure by any quarterback to scramble rate under pressure.”\n\n\nOverall, Tice believes that Dart has a “wild horse” mentality that needs to be reined in. It’s a quality that he likes in a quarterback and would rather that than trying to get a cautious passer to cut loose, but it needs to happen nonetheless. \n\n\n“He’s a project,” Tice said. “He’s not to this level, but people should be talking to him more like a Josh Allen than even say, like a Caleb [Williams]. \n\n\n\n“He’s kind of that, you know Josh Allen is the extreme version of this, but it’s more of a wild horse project that you’re trying to rein in and go from there. So that’s what more of the questions are not playmaking and not like explosive plays. He can do that. It’s just all the filling in between the lines.”\n\n\nNeither Tice nor Matt Harmon would go so far as to say Dart is the next Josh Allen, though the style of quarterback is in that mold. Tice’s comparison, and goal, for Dart is a young Russell Wilson. \n\n\n“He has to become kind of like a version of Russell Wilson when he was young” Tice said. “And I mean that as a scrambler, a hell, like launch that thing down the field, home run swinging quarterback. you take your sacks, you scramble, and you launch stuff. \n\n\n\n“The thing with Russ that he doesn’t get a lot of credit for was how he could avoid hits. He didn’t really take a lot of big hits.”\n\n\nTice believes there’s a wide variance in what Dart can become.\n\n\n“It’s how I scout guys and took it from a basketball guy, [is] ‘Star, Starter, Bench, Bust.’ Bench could be average quarterback in in this instance. Like I think Dart has the biggest ‘star’ chunk of that pie [chart], but he has half of it that’s ‘bust’.”\n\n\nHowever, he also believes that what Dart showed as an explosive playmaker, and the upside to be a star in the league. For comparison, while Tice and Harmon believe that Cam Ward has a high ceiling, and both he and Tyler Shough have higher floors than Dart, neither has as high a ceiling.\n\nChris’ thoughts\n\nI do tend to agree with Tice’s evaluation of Dart. I think there’s enough magic in his game to draw comparisons to a young Russell Wilson, particularly considering the baseball background the two share. But there’s also a world in which Dart winds up as a “Justin Fields” who never quite develops and realizes his potential. \n\nThe structure of the Giants’ offense last year didn’t do Dart a ton of favors, and there were too many plays where his outlets or checkdowns were on the opposite side of the field and well away from his progression in the intended passing concept. \n\nBut even so, I believe the biggest lever Dart and the Giants can pull to spark his improvement will be — as Tice and Harmon said — learning how to win from the pocket. Dart’s ability to gash defenses with his legs is a dangerous weapon, but it shouldn’t be a weapon of first resort. \n\nPersonally, I believe Dart will take a significant step forward when he improves his footwork to better time the play and throw with better mechanics. So much will fall into place when his timing and eyes are in sync with the receivers’ routes. Likewise, his accuracy and velocity will improve with a consistent power base for his passes. All of that should make him much more comfortable in the pocket and less likely to scramble at a moment’s notice. \n\nHe should have the green light to scramble and defenses should have to respect the quarterback running game. Becoming a more discerning runner will help keep him on the field to get the reps he needs to improve, and becoming a more consistent passer will put defenses in the same kind of “pick your poison” situation as when they play Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson. \n\nOverall, Dart is definitely better than the 28th quarterback in the NFL. But while he has the potential to reach into the upper echelons of NFL quarterback play, he has work to do in order to get there.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784460600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"New York Giants analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2703;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"748097d3e81a287ff682bffb51147aee\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"3 Position Battles to Watch: Wide Receivers (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/3-position-battles-to-watch-wide-receivers-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:214:\"The NFL season will be upon us before you know it. Teams are set to begin training camp soon, and the battles to secure a roster spot are about to be on full display. Our focus in this article for ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:15272:\"The NFL season will be upon us before you know it. Teams are set to begin training camp soon, and the battles to secure a roster spot are about to be on full display. Our focus in this article for fantasy football will be on three wide receiver battles. Some windows of opportunity are greater than others. Yet, that will not deter the level of competition by any means.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nFantasy Football Running Back Position Battles to Watch\nMiami Dolphins: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tutu-atwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tutu Atwell</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-tolbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Tolbert</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-bell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Bell</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-douglas.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Douglas</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin Coleman Jr.</a>\nThe Dolphins lost two major pieces at wide receiver with the departures of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyreek-hill.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyreek Hill</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Waddle</a>. The opportunity is most certainly there for the players who want it most. While Miami may not be among the league leaders in volume receiving yards this season, there are a few options that deserve your attention. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Washington</a> will more than likely be the No. 1 WR for the Miami Dolphins leading up to Week 1. Washington should serve as a low-end roster add going into the tail end of your drafts. The wide receiver out of Virginia hauled in 46 receptions on 65 targets for 317 yards. \nThe Dolphins severely need someone to take the reins as a true volume wide receiver, and one who is much more reliable at that. This is where things get exciting for the remaining options at the position. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tutu-atwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tutu Atwell</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-tolbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Tolbert</a> were signed in the offense to bolster Miami’s offense. The Dolphins also added a few very intriguing prospects at the draft in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-douglas.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Douglas</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-bell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Bell</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin Coleman Jr.</a>\nBell suffered a torn ACL in November, which will be the largest hurdle to overcome for the rookie out of Louisville. He will no doubt have an opportunity to make an impact for the Dolphins. However, it’s hard to envision immediate success for the 22-year-old rookie. Bell is a very large target at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. That should serve him well in the later stages of the season. \nThe Dolphins currently have seven potential candidates to fill four or five spots. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-washington.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Washington</a>, Atwell, Tolbert and Douglas are the favorites to fill out the top four spots, with Bell taking up an injured reserve (IR) spot if needed. However, the battle for hierarchy is completely up for grabs, and it is completely in your interest to see how this all shakes out\n\nLas Vegas Raiders: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jack-bech.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Bech</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/donte-thornton-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dont’e Thornton Jr.</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-lockett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Lockett</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-benson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Benson</a>\nThe Las Vegas Raiders brought in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-nailor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Nailor</a> in an effort to breathe some life into the wide receiver room. He is being touted as a breakout option going into his fifth season. The Michigan State alum is 27 years old and moving into the peak of athleticism, coupled with experience. The newly acquired wide receiver will no doubt be looking to build on his 29 receptions and 444 yards from last season. If the reception total hits 60+, a 1,000-yard season becomes a solid possibility. Nailor will be a heavily sought-after option in drafts this season. \nAs for the remaining wide receiver spots, it will come down to necessity to begin with. Having said that, there is a glaring opportunity for any of the remaining receivers looking to become the third passing option on a very thin Las Vegas core. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tre-tucker.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tre Tucker</a> leads the wide receiver room for the Raiders after Nailor, followed by <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jack-bech.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Bech</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/donte-thornton-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dont’e Thornton Jr.</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-lockett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Lockett</a> and rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-benson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Benson</a>. The rookie wide receiver out of Oregon makes for a possible intriguing prospect who could find himself a spot on the 53-man roster due to speed alone. Benson ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the combine and would add a little juice to the special teams unit. \nWe are not expecting Benson to immediately find a spot in the offense. However, it only takes one injury or a very impressive camp, and Las Vegas may not have a choice but to take a chance on the rookie wideout. Beyond Nailor, the Raiders aren’t really tied to a specific set of receivers. \nWhether it be Thornton Jr., Benson, Bech or a resurgence from Lockett, the wide receiver battles in Las Vegas will be worth monitoring. Make sure to keep an eye on who’s making the most of it at camp and through the preseason. It’s likely the Raiders are hiding a fantasy football gem. \nSan Francisco 49ers: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/demarcus-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demarcus Robinson</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-watkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Watkins</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacob-cowing.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacob Cowing</a> vs. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a> \nThe San Francisco 49ers opted for a complete overhaul of their wide receiver group in the offseason. San Francisco brought in veteran Pro-Bowler <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a>, along with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a>. The 49ers have every intention of moving the ball through the air this season. \nEvans is in the very late stages of his career, while Kirk has never truly been a pillar of consistent health or availability. Which means San Francisco may have to find production from some unlikely sources. The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> situation is an absolute mess. We will proceed as if he will not be on the roster by Week 1. \nVeteran receiver <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/demarcus-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demarcus Robinson</a>, along with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-watkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Watkins</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacob-cowing.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacob Cowing</a> and rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a>, makes up the rest of the wide receiving options for San Francisco. The Niners drafted Stribling with their first pick (33rd overall), so we expect him to be well integrated into this offense. Things get a little murkier for the remaining options. \nPearsall flashed signs of dominance last season before succumbing to a PCL sprain — which resulted in only nine games played. He simply cannot catch a break going into his third season. Not only has Pearsall dealt with a plethora of injuries in his first two NFL seasons, but he was also robbed and shot before he even stepped foot on the field. As devoid of compassion as it sounds, Pearsall will have to produce this season if he wants a future with this team. \nFor Robinson, Cowing and Watkins, someone will have to take a step forward. Robinson caught 22 passes for 276 yards last season. San Francisco is going to need a bit more volume than that, as they will look to target receivers more frequently this season. \nCowing and Watkins are in a somewhat similar position to Pearsall; they have to show out and give the Niners a reason to want to keep them on the active roster. Neither player accumulated more than five receptions last season, and that’s simply going to have to improve if they want to stick around. \nIt would appear that four wide receiver spots are spoken for as of now. Cowing, Watkins and Robinson will be battling for the remaining two or possibly even one spot. 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This is a column where you’re going to learn my draft process for handling the scarcest position in the sport. I’m keeping it simple this year, with ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9425:\"Welcome to my tight end strategy article for the 2026 fantasy football season. This is a column where you’re going to learn my draft process for handling the scarcest position in the sport.\nI’m keeping it simple this year, with just three targets. If I miss out on one of these players, my draft will be a failure. This is obviously different in best ball, where you draft multiple tight ends. The focus here is on redraft leagues.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Tight End Strategy\nWith these three targets, we have one player available in the second round, one in the fourth round and one in the seventh round.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a> | ADP: 21 (TE1)\nBrock Bowers is essentially the “skeleton key” in drafts this year. I’m prioritizing him in every single one of my leagues. Bowers goes towards the end of the second round, but I’m willing to take him as high as 13 overall, so it’s been pretty easy for me to lock him in.\nThere is a combination of reasons why I’m so high on Bowers.\nFor one, he’s a generational talent at tight end, who caught 112 of his 153 targets for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie.\nOn top of that, he’s getting a huge upgrade in scheme. The Pete Carroll/Chip Kelly era was a disaster. New head coach Klint Kubiak has become one of the top play-callers in football. We saw how he put <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> in a spot to thrive. Expect the same for Bowers.\nThe final reason here is the upgrade at quarterback. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith</a> struggled, partly due to the disastrous offensive scheme, but first overall pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> is on the team. Even if the Raiders sit him for the first portion of the season, they still have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a>, who is familiar with Kubiak’s scheme.\nDon’t worry about Bowers’ suppressed production last season. Not only was that because of poor play-calling, but he also played injured. He’s going to have a massive season and may even set records.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland (TE – CHI)</a> | ADP: 47 (TE3)\nIn the rare situation where I miss out on Brock Bowers, I’m prioritizing Colston Loveland. Just like Bowers, Loveland is an elite prospect who showed a ton of encouraging signs as a rookie. We saw Loveland record 28 catches for 378 yards in his last four games (including the Bears’ two playoff games).\nLoveland is the type of talent who can win downfield, which is exactly what you want from your fantasy tight end. As <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a> heads into Year 2 of the Ben Johnson era, expect more familiarity with the scheme, which can help Loveland eclipse 1,000 yards.\nThis is a case where we’re paying a premium for a breakout that we expect to happen. Given the situation in a stacked offense, I like Loveland’s chances.\nYes, there’s a lot of target competition with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a>, but Loveland may be the best of the bunch. Additionally, target competition means the offense could be elite, creating more scoring opportunities for Loveland.\nWant to draft like a pro? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Kit</a> features detailed positional primers, premium cheat sheets, and league-specific strategy to help you crush your redraft league.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft (TE GB)</a> | ADP: 82 (TE5)\nColston Loveland isn’t always available because there’s a lot of buzz around him. If I miss on him, I need to draft the next player on my list, even if it means reaching earlier than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP). That player is Packers tight end Tucker Kraft.\nKraft was well on his way to a monster year before tearing his ACL, putting up 32 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns. We saw a huge ceiling from him, as highlighted by two games with 120+ yards.\nI’m expecting Kraft to return to full health this year, as he suffered his injury at the halfway point, so I’m not worried about his recovery. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> gone, bet on a more condensed target share with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-reed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Reed</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-golden.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Golden</a>. 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Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9629:\"While the 2026 NFL regular season is still a few months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably avoiding players that will bust or are overpriced.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nOvervalued Fantasy Football Players to Avoid on RTSports\nLet’s look at six players who are overpriced draft picks based on <a href=\"https://www.freedraftguide.com/fantasy-football/average-draft-position?STYLE=1&CHANGE=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RTSports ADP for redraft leagues</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts (PHI)</a> – ADP 82.12 | QB6\nLast year, Hurts averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game, posting an average below 20.8 for the first time in his career as the full-time starting quarterback despite totaling a career-high 25 passing touchdowns. Unfortunately, Hurts’ rushing production regressed, totaling single-digit rushing touchdowns for the first time since his rookie season. While the Eagles added several pass catchers this offseason, none of them will make up for the loss of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>. Fantasy players can draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-herbert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Herbert</a> nearly 1.5 rounds later and get similar upside out of the quarterback position.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving (TB)</a> – ADP 40.36 | RB21\nAfter finishing his rookie season as the RB13, averaging 14.4 PPR fantasy points per game, Irving regressed last year and struggled to stay healthy, missing seven contests. Furthermore, he had offseason shoulder surgery and might not be fully ready for training camp. More importantly, Irving averaged two fewer yards per rushing attempt and 0.28 fewer fantasy points per touch last year compared to his rookie season. The Buccaneers signed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a> to a significant contract in free agency, showing their lack of trust in Irving as a featured running back.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey (DEN)</a> – ADP 64.24 | RB27\nWhile Harvey was the RB20 last season, averaging 12.2 PPR fantasy points per game, fantasy players couldn’t trust him for most of the year. He averaged five rushing attempts, 7.5 total touches, and 10 fantasy points per game with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a> healthy. By comparison, Harvey averaged 13.7 rushing attempts, 16.9 total touches, and 15.2 fantasy points per game without the veteran. Unfortunately for him, the Broncos re-signed Dobbins and drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a>. Harvey might be the best option in Denver’s backfield, but he shouldn’t get drafted with a top-75 selection.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (MIN)</a> – ADP 11.94 | WR5\nJefferson has been a fantasy superstar since he entered the NFL. Unfortunately, the veteran is coming off a massively disappointing season, finishing last year as the WR21, averaging 11.9 PPR fantasy points per game despite finishing seventh in the league with 141 targets. Meanwhile, the Vikings added <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jauan Jennings</a> in free agency, adding some target competition for Jefferson. While the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> should help him rebound from an awful 2025 season, fantasy players want to avoid drafting Jefferson as a top-five wide receiver and a first-round pick.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III (CHI)</a> – ADP 44.28 | WR19\nThe hype around Burden has gotten out of control. He averaged fewer PPR fantasy points per game than Theo Wease Jr. last season (8.6 vs. 8.5). While everyone says Burden was a superstar during the fantasy playoffs, he missed Week 16 and took advantage of an injury obliterated San Francisco 49ers defense in Week 17 where <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> didn’t play, totaling eight receptions on nine targets for 138 receiving yards, a touchdowns, and 27.8 fantasy points. Furthermore, Burden scored 12.2 fantasy points on 14 targets during Chicago’s two playoff games.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/harold-fannin-jr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE)</a> – ADP 62.07 | TE5\nUnfortunately, Fannin will have massive target competition in 2026 after the Browns drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kevin-concepcion.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Concepcion</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/denzel-boston.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denzel Boston</a>. He averaged 9.3 PPR fantasy points per game in the 11 contests with seven or fewer targets last year. By comparison, Fannin averaged 16.9 fantasy points per game in the five contests with eight or more targets. Fantasy players should take <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> a few picks earlier or wait nearly two rounds to select <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a> (TE7). 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There may not be a single unit in the NFL more heavily invested in as far as running back rooms as the Cardinals have in theirs. So, when we asked if everyone is healthy in 2026 who leads the team in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1826:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 23: Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love poses for a studio portrait during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe know the Arizona Cardinals will want to utilize their rushing attack in 2026.\n\nThere may not be a single unit in the NFL more heavily invested in as far as running back rooms as the Cardinals have in theirs.\n\nSo, when we asked if everyone is healthy in 2026 who leads the team in rushing touchdowns, it wasn’t a surprise to see fans putting their eggs in the Jeremiyah Love basket.\n\nLove as the third overall pick is basically tasked with being a top seven running back in the NFL from the jump, but as Jess and I have discussed, a Bijan Robinson level slow play is not a negative.\n\nWith Tyler Allgeier and James Conner (if healthy) also in the room, Love doesn’t have to be Robinson in year one. If his trajectory is the same, that is more than enough to justify his pick.\n\nSo, if Love takes a similar path as Robinson, he may not lead the team in rushing touchdowns in 2026. Of course, Allgeier didn’t lead the team in rushing touchdowns in Robinson’s rookie season either, so maybe it could be Conner. Or maybe the trio all finishes with 4-6 rushing touchdowns in 2026 and it’s just a matter of how the game flow works.\n\nOur friends over at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> have Love’s rushing touchdowns line set at 5.5, with most of the money coming in on the over as well. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784458800;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";i:2;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals Odds\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2707;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"125e6b3540c4bcd077303ab4ca5b451b\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Broncos need the Joker version of Evan Engram to emerge\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179320/broncos-need-the-joker-version-of-evan-engram-to-emerge\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"Good morning, Broncos Country! Evan Engram’s first season with the Denver Broncos is best described as “meh.” It clearly wasn’t great by any stretch of the imagination. But it also wasn’t terrible. It was just “meh.” Engram finished his first season in Denver with 50 receptions for 461 yards and one touchdown. His best game […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2567:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 25: Evan Engram #1 of the Denver Broncos runs the ball against Nick Bolton #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Eric Thomas/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nEvan Engram’s first season with the Denver Broncos is best described as “meh.” \n\nIt clearly wasn’t great by any stretch of the imagination. But it also wasn’t terrible. \n\nIt was just “meh.” \n\nEngram finished his first season in Denver with 50 receptions for 461 yards and one touchdown. His best game came in the win over the Washington Commanders when he had six catches for 79 yards. For a guy with a 2026 salary cap hit of $14.1 million, the expectations are higher. \n\nYet despite that, throughout the 2025 season, Engram never seemed to be a focal point of the offense. The Joker that Sean Payton talked so much about heading into the season and was one of the main reasons the Broncos signed the tight end. Engram’s playmaking ability and threat over the middle really weren’t utilized. As to why Engram was a passenger in the offense, it’s likely a combination of game planning, the offense, Bo Nix, and Engram.\n\nAs training camp nears in Denver, how Engram is better utilized this season is one of the most fascinating aspects to watch. The addition of Jaylen Waddle no doubt improves the offense. He makes the receiving room better. He makes Nix better. But he should also help Engram.\n\nHaving a dynamic receiver like Waddle opens the field for Engram, so it’ll be interesting to see how new offensive coordinator Davis Webb plays off that. Engram brings an element at tight end that benefits Nix and the offense. It’s why Denver signed Engram. So use him.\n\nIf Engram’s usage increases, it’s another element that defenses have to prepare for. Coupled with the expectation that the Broncos running game is more consistent and improves, Engram is another piece at Webb’s disposal. \n\nHow this plays out, and the type of role Engram has in Denver’s offense, is something to watch.\n\nGetting more of a Joker than “meh” will make the Broncos offense and team better. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784455200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4066;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Evan Engram\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2708;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ebb7ec744003841baf8c0c794d0e51f2\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Sunday Patriots Notes: How A.J. Brown shifts defense’s philosophy\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/131133/sunday-patriots-notes-aj-brown-defense-philosophy\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"The quiet portion of the NFL offseason is nearly complete as the New England Patriots will soon open training camp. But following the last true week without football, this week’s version of our Sunday Patriots Notes is therefore a shortened one. Naturally, there are always still a few things to talk about. So, let’s dive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6541:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 09: A.J. Brown #1 of the New England Patriots sprints during a minicamp at Gillette Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe quiet portion of the NFL offseason is nearly complete as the New England Patriots will soon open training camp. But following the last true week without football, this week’s version of our Sunday Patriots Notes is therefore a shortened one.\n\nNaturally, there are always still a few things to talk about. So, let’s dive straight in.\n\nBrown effect\n\nKevin Byard was teammates with A.J. Brown for three seasons in Tennessee. He saw first-hand the impact the wide receiver can make.\n\nSo much, he compared it to that of Justin Jefferson’s in Minnesota, who Byard matched up with four times in his last two seasons in Chicago.\n\n“When I was in Chicago, we obviously played against a guy in Justin Jefferson, and, for the most part, you need to point out where Justin Jefferson was on every single play,” Byard <a href=\"https://x.com/SiriusXMNFL/status/2076758565155725356\">said on SiriusXM NFL Radio</a>. “It’s the same thing with A.J. When I’m lined up at safety, and I’m deep back there, 12, 14, 15 yards, whatever, I’m going to identify where’s A.J.? You know what I mean? Like where’s he at? Is he lined up way out on the boundary at the X? Is he lined up in the slot or whatever? \n\n“Let’s identify where he is, and now I can kind of get a good base on, OK, this is where the No. 1 player is. The running back’s here; tight end’s here. So, it just shifts your philosophy on how you want to play defense.”\n\nEven at age 29, Brown has remained one of the most productive wide receivers in football posting four straight 1,000 yard seasons in Philadelphia.\n\nNow in New England, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expected to move Brown around to pick mismatches. But, Brown will still do much of his work as a big bodied X receiver on the outside — where he showcased an early impressive connection with Drake Maye in mandatory minicamp.\n\n“Do you play cloud over top over top of [Brown]? ‘Cause you don’t really want to leave him one-on-one,” Byard said. “I mean that’s what A.J. does best. He’s going to run those slants, those quick dig routes, those go balls. I don’t think anybody in the league is better than him when it comes to those routes and being able to break a tackle and take it the distance. So, he’s just a phenomenal athlete, phenomenal talent.”\n\nOver the offseason break, Brown got together with Drake Maye and other Patriot pass catchers down in North Carolina. As the two continue to build their chemistry, New England hopes Brown’s presence will help Maye lead another top offense in 2026.\n\nRoster growth\n\nIn ESPN’s recent top-10 positional surveys, A.J. Brown was ranked as the ninth-best wide receiver in football — for many of the reasons Byard explained.\n\n“He changes the coverages people play, everything will be rolled his way, and it will lighten the box for Josh [McDaniels] to really get the run game going,” a coordinator said. “He gives them run-after-catch explosion and isolation down the field on 50-50 plays that they didn’t have.”\n\nBrown joined Drake Maye, Milton Williams and Christian Gonzalez as Patriots players to crack the top 10 at their respective positions. Hunter Henry, TreVeyon Henderson and Kevin Byard also received votes.\n\nThe Patriots’ representation in the rankings highlights just how much the roster has improved over the last year. At this time last offseason, Gonzalez was the only New England player to appear in ESPN’s positional surveys.\n\nESPYs\n\nDrake Maye’s successful sophomore campaign earned him nominations for both Best NFL Player and Best Breakthrough Athlete at the annual ESPY Awards.\n\nWhen the winners were announced Wednesday night, Maye fell short in both categories, with Myles Garrett taking home Best NFL Player honors and Alysa Liu winning Best Breakthrough Athlete.\n\nIn the Community\n\nBefore returning to Foxboro for their own work, Patriots players got to work in the community over the past few weeks holding a number of kids camps across the country.\n\nThat included Christian Gonzalez, Rhamondre Stevenson, Efton Chism III and Kayshon Boutte, Alijah Vera-Tucker, TreVeyon Henderson and more. To end this past week, Drake Maye held three camps with FlexWork Sports in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire.\n\n“I told them to ask questions. I’m an open book,” Maye said. “I love pouring into kids lives. I remember being at this age, it’s probably when I started playing football — some of these six year olds. So, I love it.”\n\nForged\n\nThe Patriots released Season 2, Episode 2 of <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4udE_qNfFM4\">Forged in Foxborough</a> on Friday. The 28-minute episode covers the early parts of offseason team activities and behind the scenes of acquiring A.J. Brown.\n\nWeek ahead\n\nThe Patriots will officially report back to Gillette Stadium this week with rookies and select veterans returning on Wednesday, July 22. Veterans will then follow on Friday, July 24 where head coach Mike Vrabel will then address the media. The first practice of the summer in then Saturday, July 25 beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET.\n\nPats Pulpit will have all your training camp coverage when the team returns to action. In the mean time, we will still provide you with daily coverage, including additional offseason wrap-up coverage, training camp previews, and our <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128033/scouting-reports-salary-cap-analysis-player-profiles-2026-season\">roster scouting report series</a>. So, make sure to stay tuned.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784455200;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"New England Patriots Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2709;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a083649f872a8c8fa16c7bc6b5dd40cb\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Joejuan Williams, former second-round draft pick, returns to Patriots\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131215/joejuan-williams-draft-pick-return-coaching-staff\";s:11:\"description\";s:370:\"Two months after announcing his retirement from pro football, former NFL cornerback Joejuan Williams has shared news about his post-playing career: as he posted on social media, the 28-year-old is returning to the New England Patriots, albeit in a different capacity than previously. The former second-round draft pick will join the Patriots’ coaching staff this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2749:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 31: New England Patriots Cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) celebrates after the NFL game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers on October 31, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nTwo months after announcing his <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/post/EMS5d7uzK8go\">retirement from pro football</a>, former NFL cornerback Joejuan Williams has shared news about his post-playing career: as he posted on social media, the 28-year-old is returning to the New England Patriots, albeit in a different capacity than previously.\n\nThe former second-round draft pick will join the Patriots’ coaching staff this summer as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Da8mZC6vhtn/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nA second-round draft pick by the Patriots in 2019, Williams appeared in a combined 38 regular season and playoff games for the team. Despite an intriguing athletic profile, he never managed to carve out a regular role on the defensive side of the ball and had his most consistent impact on special teams. As a consequence, the team opted not to re-sign him as a free agent in 2023.\n\nWilliams subsequently spent time with the Vikings, Bears and Saints, adding six more games to bring his career total to 44. He last played in a game in January 2024, and in May announced his decision to step away from the game. He headed into coaching almost instantly, first getting an opportunity at his alma mater, Vanderbilt.\n\n“I ran into my corners coach at Vandy one day. I was telling him, ‘Hey, I plan on coaching probably the ’27 season,’ and he was like, ‘Nah, come in now,’” Williams <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/ambitious-bill-walsh-fellow-quartet-makes-the-most-out-of-minicamp-stint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told commanders.com</a> earlier this offseason. “I came in, showed up ever since and it was just natural, being in the room, talking to the guys, teaching them.”\n\nAfter getting his feet wet at Vanderbilt, Williams joined the Commanders as a Bill Walsh fellow. He spent two weeks in Washington, and will now try to build on his experience in New England.\n\nThe Patriots will open their 2026 training camp on Saturday, July 25.\n\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784452541;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:35:\"New England Patriots Coaching Staff\";i:1;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12547;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kyle Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2710;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a7d7dc4986f14ca041b79d76c49c9f2e\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers: Rankings & Pickups (Week 16)\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-baseball-two-start-pitchers-rankings-pickups-week-16/\";s:11:\"description\";s:260:\"You should be grinding fantasy baseball two-start pitchers to give you an advantage over your competition. Each week, I will be giving you a breakdown of the two-start options for your fantasy leagues, broken up into the following tiers: Must ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:15657:\"You should be grinding fantasy baseball <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/two-start-pitchers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two-start pitchers</a> to give you an advantage over your competition. \nEach week, I will be giving you a breakdown of the two-start options for your fantasy leagues, broken up into the following tiers:\n\nMust Start: Pitchers you have to start because of their talent and/or matchups. \nShould Start: Pitchers that are rostered in most formats and probably should be in your lineup. \nHere We Go: Pitchers that you are probably starting in most formats, but have some level of risk to them. \nFeeling Lucky: Pitchers that are risky, but viable in deeper formats. \nDesperate Measures: Pitchers you shouldn’t use unless you have no other choice. \n\nMake sure you are aware that when making <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook/lineup-assistant.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy baseball start or sit</a> decisions, these projected two-start pitchers are subject to change.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook/baseball-trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook/waiver-wire-assistant.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Assistant</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook/baseball-lineup-assistant.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Baseball Lineup Assistant</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bettingpros.com/mlb/picks/prop-bets/?distinct_id=$device:18e86043cc72d2-01b1bcf99de83b-1c525637-1fa400-18e86043cc72d2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MLB Prop Bet Cheat Sheet</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/plans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers: Week 15\nLet’s explore this week’s fantasy baseball two-start pitchers, ranging from must-start options to those you should probably avoid.\nMust Start\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/payton-tolle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7354435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payton Tolle (SP – BOS)</a> vs. BAL, vs. TOR\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/drew-rasmussen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-43665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drew Rasmussen (SP – TBR)</a> at TOR, vs. CLE\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/dylan-cease.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-6848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dylan Cease (SP – TOR)</a> vs. TBR, at BOS\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/kevin-gausman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-4671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin Gausman (SP – TOR)</a> vs. TBR, at BOS\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/parker-messick.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-46317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker Messick (SP – CLE)</a> vs. MIN, at TBR\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/joe-ryan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-43688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Ryan (SP – MIN)</a> at CLE, vs. ATH\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/cristopher-sanchez.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-39312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cristopher Sanchez (SP – PIT)</a> vs. LAD, vs. NYY\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/jacob-misiorowski.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-46366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacob Misiorowski (SP – MIL)</a> vs. NYM, vs. COL\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/jacob-degrom.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-4850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacob deGrom (SP – TEX)</a> vs. CWS, vs. SEA\n\nShould Start\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/nick-martinez.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-4928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Martinez (SP, RP – TBR)</a> at TOR, vs. CLE\nNick Martinez has been fantastic this season, throwing 105.1 innings with a 2.65 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. He doesn’t get many strikeouts, and he will regress a good amount here in the second half.\nHowever, Martinez has good matchups against lackluster offenses this week, so you are using him in most formats. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/andrew-abbott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-44726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Abbott (SP – CIN)</a> at SEA, at STL\nAndrew Abbott has been up and down this season, throwing 105 innings with a 4.11 ERA and 84 strikeouts. However, much of the damage against Abbott came in the first month of the season.\nSince the start of May, Abbott has a 3.20 ERA in 70.1 innings with 60 strikeouts. He has good matchups this week, including a start in Seattle against the worst team in baseball against lefties.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/michael-wacha.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-4584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wacha (SP – KCR)</a> vs. SFG, at DET \nMichael Wacha is about as stable as they come, posting a sub-4.00 ERA in each of the last four seasons and continuing that trend this season.\nWacha has a good set of matchups against teams that have not hit their stride offensively this season. He is a nice streaming option.\nHere We Go\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/will-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-46420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will Warren (SP – NYY)</a> vs. PIT, at PHI \nWill Warren has been up and down this season, throwing 98.1 innings with 96 strikeouts. Warren has great stuff but can struggle with command-and-control.\nWarren has a tough matchup to start the week, but a good one to end it. He is a high-risk/high-reward play this week. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/tanner-bibee.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-45056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanner Bibee (SP – CLE)</a> vs. MIN, at TBR\nTanner Bibee has a mediocre stat line this season, but a lot of it can be blamed on a few blowup starts. He has otherwise been very reliable for much of the season.\nBibee has tough matchups against two teams that hit righties well, but he has a good enough floor that you are using him in most spots. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/jack-flaherty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-6021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Flaherty (SP – DET)</a> at CHC, vs. KCR\nJack Flaherty is always a boom-or-bust proposition. He has a terrible ERA and WHIP this season, but he gets a ton of strikeouts and has actually been really good since the beginning of June, throwing 29.2 innings over six starts with a 2.12 ERA and 34 strikeouts. These aren’t matchups you are running away from. Flaherty is a sneaky streamer. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/framber-valdez.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Framber Valdez (SP – DET)</a> at CHC, vs. KCR\nFramber Valdez has been mediocre this season, throwing 107.2 innings with a 4.10 ERA and 87 strikeouts. He has been decent with control and command, but has been too hittable in bad spots.\nValdez has a good matchup and a bad one this week. The Cubs are much better against lefties, but he is still usable in most formats. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/kyle-leahy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-47196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Leahy (SP. RP – STL)</a> at LAA, vs. CIN\nKyle Leahy has been on fire lately, with a 0.47 ERA and two wins over his last four starts across 19.1 innings. He has been pretty lucky this season with a 5.36 xERA, but he has fantastic matchups, and you should risk it on this two-step.\nFeeling Lucky\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/freddy-peralta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freddy Peralta (SP – NYM)</a> at MIL, vs. LAD\nFreddy Peralta has struggled this season, throwing 104.1 innings with a 4.68 ERA and 104 strikeouts. However, he has been unlucky, with a 3.82 xERA in part due to his low strand rate and high batting average on balls in play (BABIP).\nPeralta has two tough matchups, so this is likely a decent time to bench him. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/jose-soriano.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jose Soriano (SP – LAA)</a> vs. STL, at SFG \nJose Soriano was the best pitcher in baseball through the first month of the season, but has since posted a 5.14 ERA in 68.1 innings and has been virtually the same pitcher he always was. \nThese are decent matchups here, but there is a risk that Soriano will struggle to keep the ball in the zone, which has been a major issue for him recently. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/kyle-bradish.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-39964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Bradish (SP – BAL)</a> at BOS, vs. ATL \nEvery time it seems like Kyle Bradish is starting to put it together, he goes out and struggles. He has a ton of upside in his arm, but has struggled a lot with control this season and with repeating his mechanics.\n Bradish has two tough matchups/ The upside is tantalizing, but he might be better served on your bench in leagues where you have other options. \nDesperate Measures\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/erick-fedde.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-6029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erick Fedde (SP, RP – CWS)</a> at TEX, vs HOU\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/jeffrey-springs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-8051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeffrey Springs (SP – ATH)</a> at ARI, at MIN\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/bryce-elder.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-44280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryce Elder (SP – ATL)</a> vs. SDP, at BAL\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/reynaldo-lopez.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-6012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reynaldo Lopez (SP. RP – ATL)</a> vs. SDP, at BAL\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/janson-junk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-44817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Janson Junk (SP, RP – MIA)</a> at HOU, vs. SDP\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/andrew-alvarez.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7354090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Alvarez (SP, RP – WSH)</a> at COL, vs. ARI\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/jameson-taillon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-4657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Taillon (SP – CHC)</a> vs. DET, at PIT\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/mitch-keller.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-6477\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mitch Keller (SP – PIT)</a> at NYY, vs. CHC\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/matthew-liberatore.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Liberatore (SP – STL)</a> at LAA, vs. CIN\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/mitch-bratt.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-46284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mitch Bratt (SP – ARI)</a> vs. ATH, at WSH\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/kyle-freeland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-6041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Freeland (SP – COL)</a> vs. WSH, at MIL\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/randy-vasquez-ss.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-46100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Randy Vasquez (SP -SDP)</a> at ATL, at MIA\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/walker-buehler.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-7002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walker Buehler (SP – SDP)</a> at ATL, at MIA\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/tyler-mahle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-6637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Mahle (SP – SFG)</a> at KCR, vs. LAA\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/slade-cecconi.php\" 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Again.\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160495/brandon-aiyuk-targets-the-nflpa-in-his-latest-social-media-post-again\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"Just when you thought there was nothing new on the Brandon Aiyuk “feud”. Don’t worry, there’s good news today as well. The soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver went to social media again. This time indicating the NFLPA was going to “start a smear campaign” to hurt Aiyuk’s brand: It might not be shown in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3832:\"Just when you thought there was nothing new on the Brandon Aiyuk “feud”. Don’t worry, there’s good news today as well. \n\nThe soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver went to social media again. This time indicating the NFLPA was going to “start a smear campaign” to hurt Aiyuk’s brand: \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#49ers</a> Brandon Aiyuk is back at it again attacking the NFLPA 🤦‍♂️ <a href=\"https://t.co/qIKIzgrRJT\">pic.twitter.com/qIKIzgrRJT</a>— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) <a href=\"https://x.com/OurSf49ers/status/2078484287683449087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt might not be shown in the X post linked above, but at the bottom of that image is a response (presumably from Aiyuk) that says, “True story.”\n\nLike we always do, let’s give this a once-over. Aiyuk is indicating the NFLPA (or perhaps the 49ers?) were going to start a smear campaign and tarnish his name, image, and likeness. Thing is, there’s nothing out of the ordinary that has been reported from the 49ers or the NFLPA to defame his character. \n\nThe 49ers said Aiyuk stopped communicating, and he wouldn’t be on the team. 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So absolutely, we\'re working every day for it.\"Whether it be competing away from the game or even in the game when we\'re competing, that\'s why we have players like Caleb [Downs], changed our defensive coordinator, that scheme, and super excited about what we\'re going to offer you guys.\"If it sounds as if Prescott was putting blame on the defense, well, it was deserved.Matt Eberflus was fired as defensive coordinator after only one season. The Dallas defense ranked 32nd in scoring, allowing a franchise-record 511 points, and 30th in yards last season, costing the team a playoff berth.The Cowboys hired Christian Parker to replace Eberflus and acquired edge rushers Rashan Gary and Malachi Lawrence, linebacker Dee Winters and defensive backs Downs, Cobie Durant and Jalen Thompson, among others, in the offseason. 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His ability to run and catch the football will make him a weapon in this offense.\n\nIn this week’s SB Nation Reacts, we ask Raider Nation if Jeanty will get over 1,000 yards. The results are in, and the Raider Nation is all in on Jeanty hitting 1200 yards. 94% of Raiders fans believe he will rush for 1,200 yards.\n\n If Jeanty has a season as expected, it will have the fan base excited about the future. 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Did it already happen and you’re scouring the waiver wire looking for a hidden gem to add to your taxi? You might find my rookie rankings to be helpful no matter what stage of the dynasty offseason you’re in. My process for developing rankings starts with film. I watch 3 entire games for every single player. I record notes on every single play that possesses value. If a player gets out and blocks with good technique it’s in my notes and boosts their value due to their ability to potentially see the field at the NFL. Next is a stat deep dive to unearth the quantitative data to accompany what my eyes saw. This year, I was able to get through 110 players prior to the NFL draft. I had the opportunity to attend the Senior Bowl as media, filming practices and interviewing the players. I came away with 400+ pieces of film to analyze from drills and scrimmages. Ya know who really can’t catch? Kaytron Allen. Cyrus Allen put on a route running clinic, moving way up my board. After watching Ja’Kobi Lane struggle with physical DBs, and standing next to him with his pads off it became obvious that he will need to add muscle before he can win at the NFL level. He’s definitely not a player you’d want to send across the middle of the field until he’s added 15lbs. After the combine and the draft I adjusted my board, and did so once again after the early offseason camps. What I’ve linked is my pre-training camp rookie rankings. This page will continue to be updated over the course of the summer if you’d like to bookmark it and come back at a later date. AMA about this rookie class and let’s chat about your favorite prospects in the comments. submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:2146:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v03rrl/2026_rookie_rankings_from_a_film_guy/\"> </a> Is your rookie draft coming up soon? Did it already happen and you’re scouring the waiver wire looking for a hidden gem to add to your taxi? You might find my rookie rankings to be helpful no matter what stage of the dynasty offseason you’re in. My process for developing rankings starts with film. I watch 3 entire games for every single player. I record notes on every single play that possesses value. If a player gets out and blocks with good technique it’s in my notes and boosts their value due to their ability to potentially see the field at the NFL. Next is a stat deep dive to unearth the quantitative data to accompany what my eyes saw. This year, I was able to get through 110 players prior to the NFL draft. I had the opportunity to attend the Senior Bowl as media, filming practices and interviewing the players. I came away with 400+ pieces of film to analyze from drills and scrimmages. Ya know who really can’t catch? Kaytron Allen. Cyrus Allen put on a route running clinic, moving way up my board. After watching Ja’Kobi Lane struggle with physical DBs, and standing next to him with his pads off it became obvious that he will need to add muscle before he can win at the NFL level. He’s definitely not a player you’d want to send across the middle of the field until he’s added 15lbs. After the combine and the draft I adjusted my board, and did so once again after the early offseason camps. What I’ve linked is my pre-training camp rookie rankings. This page will continue to be updated over the course of the summer if you’d like to bookmark it and come back at a later date. AMA about this rookie class and let’s chat about your favorite prospects in the comments. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/WhiteHeatFF\"> /u/WhiteHeatFF </a> <a href=\"https://optimusfantasy.com/rookie-rankings-cam-white/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1v03rrl/2026_rookie_rankings_from_a_film_guy/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784400048;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaylin Lane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13413;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Cyrus Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2719;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e79b2b0a75889873ec22ed75ef6af5fa\";s:5:\"title\";s:27:\"Miami dolphin pass catchers\";s:4:\"link\";s:86:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v03aay/miami_dolphin_pass_catchers/\";s:11:\"description\";s:498:\"I am far from an expert. But 0 zip nada 1 Miami pass catchers are being drafted in normal 12 man leagues. I’ve been playing for over a decade and I can’t say I have ever seen that. I understand the concerns. Very bad team with running QB and no proven production at the position. But I can’t help but think that a screaming value could be hidden in this extremely unusual situation. Could Malik Washington be a diamond in the rough submitted by /u/BiscottiTiny8008 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:786:\"I am far from an expert. But 0 zip nada 1 Miami pass catchers are being drafted in normal 12 man leagues. I’ve been playing for over a decade and I can’t say I have ever seen that. I understand the concerns. Very bad team with running QB and no proven production at the position. But I can’t help but think that a screaming value could be hidden in this extremely unusual situation. 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Typically, statistics are fans’ primary driver in their assessment of a player’s individual impact. Although strong numbers are a byproduct of effective play, it doesn’t always capture the growth between snaps or behind the scenes. The New England Patriots quarterback concluded last season second in 2025 MVP […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6198:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - June 9: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye gestures towards the receivers during practice on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nWhat signals improvement for Drake Maye in 2026?\n\nTypically, statistics are fans’ primary driver in their assessment of a player’s individual impact. Although strong numbers are a byproduct of effective play, it doesn’t always capture the growth between snaps or behind the scenes.\n\nThe New England Patriots quarterback concluded last season second in 2025 MVP voting, with 4,394 passing yards, 31 touchdowns to eight interceptions, and another 450 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. He also ranked first in the NFL in several advanced metrics, including total QBR and total EPA generated.\n\nEven though Maye was one vote shy of the award, he was ranked just the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131082/drake-maye-voting-espn-coaches-quarteback\">eighth-best signal caller</a> by more than 70 league coaches, executives and scouts in an ESPN survey.\n\nOne veteran NFC defensive coach called Maye “really talented” but said they need to see more of it over time.\n\nA repeat in MVP contention is difficult for any quarterback, let alone improving on that production. As Maye becomes more experienced, and whether or not he progresses statistically, he could excel in other areas behind closed doors and simply based on the eye test.\n\nCommand of the offense\n\nMaye and the quarterbacks reaching another level in their understanding of the offense was a common theme among offensive coaches during the spring practices.\n\nAt the mandatory minicamp sessions, coordinator Josh McDaniels increased the offensive tempo, focusing on sharpening how the signal callers quickly diagnose the defense and operate in pressured scenarios. New England’s starter knows “a hell of a lot more than he did last year at this time,” <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48978408/nfl-new-england-patriots-similar-motivations-aj-brown-now-2026-randy-moss-2007\">according to McDaniels</a>.\n\n“We’re trying to weaponize Drake’s mind, and all the quarterbacks’ minds,” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/129900/sunday-patriots-notes-drake-maye-shane-bowen-minicamp\">quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant said during minicamp</a>. “As opposed to just being throwers of the football, we want them to be operators of the offense.”\n\nIn a McDaniels-schemed offense, quarterbacks completely orchestrate the attack at the line of scrimmage, setting the run checks and protections while fully dissecting the defense in front of them before even making a decision.\n\nThere’s no doubt Maye has the tools to flip any play in the Patriots’ favor. The bigger question entering 2026 is whether he can expand his command of the offense as McDaniels continues adding to a system that places significant responsibility on the quarterback. \n\nElevating the team around him\n\nOne of the main cogs of New England’s 2025 turnaround was Maye’s elevation of a receiver room with many question marks, which was headlined by Stefon Diggs returning from an ACL tear. Diggs had a revitalizing season and became the franchise’s first 1,000-yard receiver since Julian Edelman in 2019, and Kayshon Boutte had a career year as Maye’s favorite deep target.\n\nNext season, all eyes point toward A.J. Brown, who’s coming off a down year in Philadelphia, to excel with Maye at the helm and supply a revamped group with an elite presence.\n\nBut as the third-year quarterback continues to master the next step of McDaniels’ offense, he’s taken on a role helping teach the system to his new teammates.\n\nFirst-round draft selection <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/everything-patriots-teammates-said-about-drake-maye-at-minicamp\">Caleb Lomu attested to Maye’s mentorship</a> at minicamp, saying the quarterback has constantly offered a helping hand as the rookie acclimates to the league.\n\n“I think it’s fun getting to have new guys in the offense and me try to teach them what I know about it and what I think will be best for us to best execute,” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-media-transcripts-statements-interviews/129028/drake-maye-embracing-rare-continuity-entering-second-year-with-josh-mcdaniels\">Maye said earlier this offseason</a>. “And I think that’s what’s fun – being out here and maybe trying some different things but also trying just to execute and create positive plays.”\n\nMaking those around him more comfortable operating in the offense is a sign of Maye’s growing influence on the team.\n\nImproved decision-making\n\nBall security became a glaring issue for Maye during the Patriots’ postseason run, as he turned the ball over eight times in four games. While the offensive line played a crucial part in his NFL-record 21 sacks in those contests, his seven fumbles with four lost often put the football in harm’s way.\n\nThroughout 2025, Maye also flashed exceptional pocket awareness to evade pressure and create more opportunities with time, but there were moments when he held the ball for too long.\n\nMaye’s aggressive nature to attack downfield will always leave the quarterback more susceptible to interceptions over the course of a season. 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Let’s start with none other than the QB position. Prediction – Sam Howell will win the QB battle behind Dak Prescott Of course, at this stage, the quarterback position in Dallas’ camp isn’t […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2282:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), quarterback Sam Howell (16), and quarterback Joe Milton III (10) walk onto the field during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images \n\nThe Dallas Cowboys are on the cusp of training camp. Let’s break down some position battles and make some predictions for camp. Let’s start with none other than the QB position.\n\nPrediction – Sam Howell will win the QB battle behind Dak Prescott\n\nOf course, at this stage, the quarterback position in Dallas’ camp isn’t about whether Dak Prescott wins the job. It’s about who will be the backup QB behind Prescott should he go down for any period of time. It ahs been noted that since 2020 Prescott has missed five or more games every other season. He played all 17 games last season. We’re not saying Prescott is going down, but if that pattern holds, he could miss time in 2026.\n\nIf that ends up being the case, the Cowboys are going to need somebody solid to step up into Prescott’s place, and at this point, Sam Howell is just flat-out the better option. \n\nHowell has actual starting experience, which makes him not only the safer option, but his scrappy play – think back to that week eight of 2023 when he led the Commanders against the Eagles – also elevates him to the caliber of quarterback needed to run the offense if Prescott were to miss time. Howell’s stats don’t jump out at you, he sports a 5-13 career record as a starter with a 62.6 completion percentage and has thrown more interceptions than TDs (23-22), but he has never played on an offense this talented with the weapons at his disposal in his career.\n\n Howell’s experience and determination will stand out in camp, and it will give him the edge over Joe Milton III, who is talented in his own right but only has 112 snaps to his credit in his NFL career.\n\nOkay BTB. Do you agree, or are you camp Milton? 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Rams’ number receiver says that he plans to stay with the team long-term. While under normal circumstances this would seem like a given, the situation around Puka specifically, including Sean McVay having to talk to him about the importance of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2441:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; NFL Network reporter Jamie Erdahl interviews Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) after the game against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \n\nAs Puka Nacua prepares to enter the final season of his rookie contract, the L.A. Rams’ number receiver says that he plans to stay with the team long-term. While under normal circumstances this would seem like a given, the situation around Puka specifically, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/137131/puka-nacua-rams-sean-mcvay-contract-red-flags\">including Sean McVay having to talk to him about the importance of getting himself right before the team would commit</a>, and the modern era of NFL trades including many blockbuster players over contract stalemates, this time his future is uncertain.\n\nBut according to a tweet by Arye Pulli, from what appears to be the scheduled appearance by Puka Nacua at Fanatics Fest, Nacua was asked if he is going to stay with the Rams and he responded: “That’s the plan.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rams</a> WR Puka Nacua on if he’d like to stay in Los Angeles: “That’s the plan.” <a href=\"https://t.co/Tb3QXSCS8l\">pic.twitter.com/Tb3QXSCS8l</a>— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AryePulliNFL/status/2078517927121162537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nIf the Rams can’t come to an agreement with Nacua before or during the season, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/143682/rams-puka-nacua-contract-franchise-tag\">they have the option of using the franchise tag in 2027</a>.\n\nThat’s something both sides would like to avoid, however.\n\nThe going rate for a Puka contract could be over $40 million annually, if not $45 million, and very likely close to $100 million guaranteed.\n\nThat’s a substantial raise from the $1 million per year that Puka has earned thus far.\n\nNacua wants to stay with the Rams. But we know what the really means: For the right price.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784395469;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Los Angeles Rams Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Puka Nacua\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2725;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"414bb40d50f86a88dea0feb01a18af8e\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Bills news: How is Keon Coleman preparing for pivotal season?\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/136828/bills-news-how-is-keon-coleman-preparing-for-pivotal-season\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"The Buffalo Bills are under a lot of scrutiny to perform and finally get to (and hopefully win) a Super Bowl during Joe Brady’s first season as head coach after taking over for the fired Sean McDermott. One of the Bills under the most pressure to perform this year is third-year wide receiver Keon Coleman, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9862:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Keon Coleman #0 of the Buffalo Bills runs after the catch in the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills are under a lot of scrutiny to perform and finally get to (and hopefully win) a Super Bowl during Joe Brady’s first season as head coach after taking over for the fired Sean McDermott. \n\nOne of the Bills under the most pressure to perform this year is third-year wide receiver Keon Coleman, who has shown flashes of his potential since being drafted with the first pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.\n\nToday’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by hearing from Coleman on why he is facing a “make or break” year with the Bills, and what steps Coleman is taking to shake off his issues and validate Buffalo taking him as the N0. 33 overall pick.\n\nCheck out the stories about how Coleman knows he must perform on the field this year, and then let us know in the comments section how much confidence you have in Coleman to fulfill his potential.\n\nKeon Coleman facing “make or break” year\n\nSince entering the league out of Florida State, Coleman has faced plenty of criticism during for his effort and for his maturity, being benched twice during his rookie season and once last year for being tardy. While he hasn’t directly come out and said it, with his comments made after firing Sean McDermott, it’s certainly fair to question whether owner Terry Pegula believes that Buffalo squandered its high draft pick on Coleman in 2024.\n\nColeman’s first two seasons in the NFL have been a roller coaster, as he has recorded 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 regular-season games with five catches for 68 yards and one touchdown in five playoff games.\n\nIn Buffalo’s epic, come-from-behind win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, Coleman dazzled with eight catches for 112 yards and a TD…then didn’t surpass 50 receiving yards in a game the rest of the year. Coleman for his part vows the maturity and tardiness issues are a thing of the past, and he has been working with former Bill Stevie Johnson on improving his route-running and making himself into a reliable target for Josh Allen.\n\n“It’s time to put it all together,” <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49317308/buffalo-bills-keon-coleman-preparing-make-break-2026-season\">Coleman said</a>. “[Outside comments] I don’t really care to hear them. It’s time for me to just put it out there on the field.”\n\nColeman said that instead of feeling like he’s competing for a spot on the 53-man roster and playing time, he understands that his “job is solely up to me.” For his part, Brady told ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg that Buffalo’s embattled wideout has enjoyed an “outstanding offseason” so far.\n\n“[Coleman’s] in a really good place and that’s nothing different than he’s had in the past,” Joe Brady said during Buffalo’s mandatory minicamp in June. “…You feel him coming off the football, you feel the stride, you feel his size … It’s the consistency and the routine and everything he’s doing, but handling everything like a pro … And a guy like Keon, he’s positioned himself in a great place and just got to continue to build on that.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/injuries-early-signs-point-to-major-role-for-bills-rookie-kaleb-elarms-orr-after-minicamp\"></a><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49317308/buffalo-bills-keon-coleman-preparing-make-break-2026-season\">How Bills WR Keon Coleman is preparing for his ‘make-or-break’ season – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/article_fc49c756-39e0-48a0-869d-31d87b77e8be.html\">Can Keon Coleman take advantage of clean slate with Bills? We’re about to find out – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_5e464456-6057-46fa-837e-a93f52c7d7ee.html\">Keon Coleman aware Year 3 is ‘make or break’ for his opportunity with the Bills – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48819175/bills-keon-coleman-says-year-make-break-him\">Bills WR Coleman calls this year ‘make or break’ – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/05/20/keon-coleman-criticism-buffalo-bills-wr-battle/90164484007/\">Keon Coleman is trying to move past criticism as roster pressure builds – Democrat & Chronicle</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalobills.com/video/keon-coleman-time-to-put-it-all-together-buffalo-bills\">Keon Coleman “Time To Put It All Together” – BuffaloBills.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-wr-keon-coleman-describes-2026-season-as-make-or-break\">Bills WR Keon Coleman describes 2026 season as ‘make or break’ for his future in Buffalo – NFL.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/buffalo-bills-wr-keon-coleman-receives-brutal-2026-outlook\"></a><a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/buffalo-bills-wr-keon-coleman-receives-brutal-2026-outlook\">Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman Receives Brutal 2026 Outlook – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a>\n\n\nEven more Bills news\n\nExamining Buffalo’s inexperienced depth at offensive tackle behind starters Spencer Brown (pictured below) and Dion Dawkins. 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Rodgers went 23-of-34 for 249 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions as the Steelers fell to Cincinnati 33-31. The Bengals were wearing their fan-favorite <a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/traditions/white-bengal\">White Bengal uniforms</a> in the Week 7 matchup, and they announced they will be wearing that uniform once again when the Steelers head to Paycor Stadium in Week 10.\n\nThe Steelers are 5-5 in their last 10 games against the Bengals, and 3-4 in seven games against Burrow. They’ll have an early-season meeting with the Bengals in Week 3 in the friendly confines of Acrisure Stadium.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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In this article I go over my process for my rankings and some neat nuggets you can look for to gain an edge. I am a huge proponent of not spending up for a D/ST in fantasy drafts. Last season, five of the top 10 defenses drafted finished inside the top 10. That is only a 50% hit rate. In 2024, that number was just 30%. You will also notice that two of the top-five defenses the Jaguars and Rams were both being drafted in the bottom nine at the position. In fact, most of the defenses that overachieved were drafted in the bottom 12, while many of the underachievers were taken in the top half of drafts. This is why I typically target defenses based on their schedules over the first few weeks of the season and then stream the position throughout the year. Spending up for a defense does not guarantee that you are getting a difference-maker. 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Rodriguez is a cheaper option than Tuten Keaton Mitchell - McDaniel had picked him from free agency and had an explosive run on 10.2% of runs which pairs well with the scheme submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Professional-Let9752\"> /u/Professional-Let9752 </a> <a href=\"https://blitzsportsmedia.com/5-late-rbs-fantasy-football-26/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1v00g3e/5_lateround_running_backs_to_target_in_fantasy/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784392302;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:5:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9511;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Keaton Mitchell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7594;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Chuba Hubbard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11583;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jonathon Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10219;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Chris Rodriguez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2730;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"44b264e282ddb18628a693f246c3fbd8\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Browns: How the ‘training camp battle’ at QB will play out\";s:4:\"link\";s:152:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128305/cleveland-browns-how-qb-training-camp-battle-will-play-out-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"Once upon a time, not so long ago … The Cleveland Browns were once a franchise that had its act together when it came to the quarterback position. Training camp would open, and the starter – be it Brian Sipe, Bernie Kosar, or Baker Mayfield, for example – would work with the first-team offense, prepare […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4939:\"\n\n\n \n Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson take part in a passing drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. | Mike Cardew / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nOnce upon a time, not so long ago …\n\nThe Cleveland Browns were once a franchise that had its act together when it came to the quarterback position. \n\nTraining camp would open, and the starter – be it Brian Sipe, Bernie Kosar, or Baker Mayfield, for example – would work with the first-team offense, prepare for the regular season, and everyone would go home happy.\n\nThose days have become few and far between since the team returned to the NFL in 1999. Since then, fans have been “treated” to such training camp battles as Tim Couch vs. Kelly Holcomb (2003), Brady Quinn vs. Derek Anderson (2008 and 2009), Jason Campbell vs. Brandon Weeden vs. Brian Hoyer (2013), and Josh McCown vs Johnny Manziel (2015), to name a few.\n\nThat most noble of traditions returns this summer in Berea as head coach Todd Monken will be choosing between veteran Deshaun Watson, who was last a viable quarterback in 2020, and Shedeur Sanders, who filled no one with confidence during his rookie season in 2025. \n\nMonken had previously stated that he wanted to have the starter established by the end of the offseason program. But as the team prepared to head into its summer break, Monken found himself in a quandary because neither player stood out from the other (<a href=\"https://browns.1rmg.com/transcripts/head-coach-todd-monken-6-9-26/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quote via a team-provided transcript</a>):\n\n\n“Well, I would have hoped that, but I like both of them. I don’t know what to say; it’s really as simple as that. I like both of them, and we haven’t had the pads on. That’s the hardest thing, as much as I’d love to make that decision, either by someone separating themselves upwards or downwards, which has not occurred. And we haven’t even gotten to practicing against an opponent, putting the pads on, having a controlled scrimmage or playing preseason games. I’m not there yet. That’s the reality of it.”\n\n\nMonken was hired based on his work as an offensive coach over his 37-year coaching career, and presumably knows what good quarterback play looks like. So while it is certainly possible that Watson and Sanders are even – which can be seen both as a positive and a negative – if Monken is still unsure about the best option, that could be a problem.\n\nThe alternative, however, is that Monken has already made his decision but is waiting until training camp to confirm what his eyes and experience are telling him about the quarterback position. He essentially said as much when he talked about needing to see the quarterbacks in pads and playing in something more than a simulated game of pitch-and-catch.\n\nIf Monken believes that Watson can resemble anything remotely close to the player the Browns thought they were getting when they traded for him in 2022, and that is confirmed during training camp, then Watson is the man. \n\nIf Monken believes that Sanders and his “elite accuracy” truly made strides during the preseason, and Sanders confirms that when things get real this summer, then Sanders is the man.\n\nEither way, by simply delaying the decision for a few more weeks, Monken has at least somewhat avoided having to reverse course if his preferred choice does not pull it together. And in a battle where, no matter who wins, everyone loses, you have to take your victories where you can find them.\n\nWhile we are on the subject of quarterbacks, it is also important to remember during the opening weeks of training camp that Monken said he will select the quarterback who he believes gives the team the best chance of winning. Not the one with the bigger fanbase or the one who will not be booed by the home fans from the moment they walk into the huddle, or the one who just happened to take the first snaps of a random practice. \n\nThe choices are not good, but Monken knew that when he took the job, and if he truly does know as much about quarterback play as people say, then he should be able to make the best of an otherwise bad situation. \n\n\n\nWhat do you say, Browns fans? Has Monken already made the call at quarterback, or is it truly still an open competition? Have your say in the comments!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784390834;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Cleveland Browns Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2731;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4228a2bcafda00684af16ee4f7979e4c\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Survey results: NY Giants fans expect Isaiah Likely to be an impact player\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/nfl-reacts-survey/165419/survey-results-ny-giants-fans-expect-isaiah-likely-to-be-an-impact-player\";s:11:\"description\";s:308:\"It was viewed as something of a surprise when the New York Giants didn’t move to remake their roster in free agency. John Harbaugh believes that the Giants’ existing roster is in a pretty good place and only needed a few additions to compete with anyone in the NFL. The national media, on the other […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4765:\"\n\n\n \n Tight end Isaiah Likely makes a catch against the Buffalo Bills. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images \n\nIt was viewed as something of a surprise when the New York Giants didn’t move to remake their roster in free agency. John Harbaugh believes that the Giants’ existing roster is in a pretty good place and only needed a few additions to compete with anyone in the NFL. \n\nThe national media, on the other hand, disagrees and the general consensus seems to be that a six- or seven-win season would be a good step forward for the Giants in Harbaugh’s first year.\n\nIf the Giants are going to surprise the national media and exceed their expected win total, <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">which is currently set at 7.5 on FanDuel</a>, they’re going to need their veteran additions to have an impact.\n\nSo this week we asked you which of the Giants’ biggest-name free agents will have the biggest impact for the Giants. The answer was, unsrurpisingly, tight end Isaiah Likely.\n\nChris’ thoughts\n\nLike I said, I fully expected Likely to come out on top in this poll. He’ll likely (no pun intended) see the field more than the other three players, and have more tangible production than Reader or Ricard. \n\nI could have included any of the myriad wide receivers, punter Jordan Stout, or linebacker Tremaine Edmunds in the poll. However, I do believe Likely will be a more consistent impact player than Mooney, Austin, Beckham, Smith-Schuster, or Berrios. Likewise, I don’t think Edmunds will be an impact player if Reader isn’t an effective defensive tackle. \n\nThat leaves punter Jordan Stout, who I thought seriously about including. After all, fans who remember Steve Weatherford constantly flipping the field in the second half of the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers will understand how impactful great punting can be. That certainly would have made the poll more interesting. \n\nHowever, I decided to make a bit of a point here with including Ar’Darius Washington over Stout. \n\nHere’s what I wrote in the original survey: \n\n\nOne of the dominos to fall in Harbaugh’s arrival in New York was Washington’s injury in the spring of 2025. He was coming off of a breakout season for the Ravens and looking to become one of the big names at the safety position in the NFL. Modern NFL defenses demand a talented “STAR” to blur the lines between box safety, free safety, and slot corner, and allow the defense to be multiple without constantly shifting subpackages. The Ravens definitely noticed Washington’s absence in 2025 and now the Giants hope he can once again be a multifaceted sparkplug for the defense.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe nature of defenses is changing right before our eyes. The Giants were one of the first teams to make heavy use of the “big nickel” package with their three safety set back in 2011, and proved highly effective against the Patriots’ 12-personnel package. It’s cropped up several times with other teams over the last couple years, but 2025 was a watershed year. We saw players like Kyle Hamilton, Nick Emmanwori, Cooper DeJean, and Budda Baker change how their defenses are able to gameplan and attack offenses. It’s no coincidence that we saw a very high number of safeties drafted highly this year, as more teams look for ways in which to combat modern offensive trends.\n\nHaving a nickel defender who can blur the lines between slot corner and box safety is an incredible advantage for defenses. 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After re-signing running back Javonte Williams to a long-term contract and placing the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, the Cowboys will once again run it back with their entire starting offense […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3417:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn the grander scheme of things, there’s not a whole lot to worry about as it pertains to the Dallas Cowboys offense. After re-signing running back Javonte Williams to a long-term contract and placing the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, the Cowboys will once again run it back with their entire starting offense from a season ago in 2026.\n\nWith the band back together, we can assume they will be one of the best offensive units in the entire league. Opposing defensive coordinators will have a year’s worth of film to study Brian Schottenheimer’s play-calling, but on the flipside Dallas will be in the same system/personnel for the second year in a row. Still, the Cowboys should have the advantage.\n\nAdd it all up, it’s safe to say Dak Prescott and Company should give us little to worry about heading into training camp. There are, of course, a few question marks that remain unanswered, but most of those are the depth at certain positions related. The biggest remaining question though is the guy that protects Prescott’s blindside at left tackle.\n\nSo far, prior to training camp, it’s been said (although we’re not sure if we believe it) that the left tackle position is up for grabs and there is an open competition between former first-round pick Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas. Both tackles are entering Year 3 with the Cowboys, and both have struggled with consistency and nagging injuries that have stunted their development.\n\nThe Cowboys brass are hoping Tyler Guyton will finally put things together and emerge as their surefire blindside protector. The 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has shown glimpses he can be a starting caliber LT in the league, but his consistency and injury history is a pretty significant concern right now. A strong showing in training camp could change that.\n\nIf for whatever reason Guyton struggles once again, the Cowboys would have to turn to fellow second-year OT Nate Thomas. He was willing but green when needed as both a starter and backup, showing he’s got potential. He must prove he’s capable of handling the full-time job in training camp.\n\nNow, if for whatever reason neither Guyton nor Thomas earn the coaching staff’s trust as the starter at LT, a reshuffling of the offensive line may occur, moving All-Pro guard Tyler Smith back outside with T.J. Bass stepping in at LG. That’s definitely not ideal, but something the Cowboys experimented with at the end of the 2025 season last year.\n\nThere is one last option and it’s definitely the least desirable of them all, throwing the rookie Drew Shelton to the wolves. This would be a last resort option for the Cowboys more than likely, unless Shelton somehow comes out of training camp/preseason as the unquestioned best player at the position. That seems highly unlikely though.\n\nThat’s currently how the depth of the LT position shakes out. Someone will hopefully prove themselves as the unquestioned starter and remain so for the entire 2026 NFL season. 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That total would have seen him finish as the half PPR RB7, WR3 and TE1. If we take the QB24 in points per game (<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/17920/Carson_Wentz\">Carson Wentz</a> at 15.1), that pace over 17 games would’ve been enough to finish as the RB8, WR4, and still be the TE1.\nEven a replacement-level quarterback is a difference maker for fantasy football and provides an advantage (purely on points) compared to any positional player beyond the elite of the elite. In superflex leagues, where you have the ability to start two QBs, that advantage is heightened.\nBut with a standard 12-man league, there’s not enough starting QBs to go around for every manager to have three. That means we have to take risks on signal callers who aren’t currently starting and hope for them to break out in the future. Some backups have the chance to grab the starting role, but even if they can’t, they can still provide brief value to your team, whether that’s through being able to start them or just heightened value, meaning you can get some value in return.\nLast year’s article highlighted <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992205/Daniel_Jones\">Daniel Jones</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993522/Dillon_Gabriel\">Dillon Gabriel</a>, both of whom saw spikes in-season - Jones quite significantly. So there’s definite upside in this strategy.\nHere are four backups you need to roster in superflex leagues.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992197/Tua_Tagovailoa\">Tua Tagovailoa</a>, ATL\nTagovailoa might not be the backup in Atlanta, but per DLF ADP he is being drafted as if he is, going four QBs and three rounds later than <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993521/Michael_Penix\">Michael Penix</a>. He might not be the most exciting option, having dropped off in his time as the starter in Miami, but Tagovailoa has shown himself to be a perfectly capable quarterback, especially when he’s in a strong situation. Yes it was with Mike McDaniel, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993330/DeVon_Achane\">De\'Von Achane</a>, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/18082/Tyreek_Hill\">Tyreek Hill</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992522/Jaylen_Waddle\">Jaylen Waddle</a>, but he’s only two years removed from a QB9 finish in 2023 when Tagovailoa threw for over 4500 yards. 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It was worn by the late, great Derrick Thomas, and hasn’t been donned since the final season of Kansas City’s all-time sacks leader’s Hall of Fame career, 1999.\n\nThe nine-time Pro Bowl, two-time first-team All-Pro outside linebacker is the centerpiece of some of Chiefs fans’ greatest memories at Arrowhead Stadium. He was a representation of the crowd advantage, using the deafening roar on a key down to elevate his first-step quickness from elite to unstoppable.\n\nHis talent helped him become an icon, but the 1993 Walter Payton “Man of the Year” was beloved by Kansas City for more than his play.\n\nRemembering Derrick Thomas (1967 – 2000)\n\nIn January of 2000, a devastating car accident left Thomas partially paralyzed, and weeks away from tragically passing away due to blood clotting.\n\nThe Kansas City community felt the loss, proven by the countless fans who visited his casket at Arrowhead Stadium to mourn, morning until night. 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Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\n\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/commanders-oc-david-blough-praised-raves-about-jayden-daniels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/commanders-oc-david-blough-praised-raves-about-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rave reviews of David Blough and Jayden Daniels from now-head coach at Stanford, Tavita Pritchard</a>\n\nWashington’s shift to more bootlegs and play actions is expected to allow more vertical shots in an offense that attempted just 40 passes over 20 yards last season– sixth-fewest across the NFL. It also adds the dynamic of Daniels as a weapon in space, also providing a chance for Daniels to dispel critics after 2025. Yet the chance to turn that praise into production will also come from a foundation already set between the two over the last two seasons, highlighted by the weekly quarterback competitions after Friday’s practices while Blough served as assistant quarterbacks coach. Blough then benefitted from a promotion after Tavita Pritchard <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/news/david-blough-named-tavita-pritchard-s-replacement-on-washington-commanders-staff-for-rest-of-2025-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">departed</a> from quarterbacks coach in Washington to the next head coach at Stanford.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/commanders-oc-david-blough-praised-raves-about-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/jayden-daniels-blessing-working-david-blough\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/jayden-daniels-blessing-working-david-blough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From Commanders.com</a>:\n\n[The Commanders] parted ways with Kliff Kingsbury and elevated David Blough from assistant quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. The move allowed the Commanders to bring a new vision and keep Blough — someone who has played a key role in Daniels’ development — in the building. And while Daniels admits that he doesn’t have a say in which coaches the team hires, the move does have his blessing.\n\n“It’s been fun,” Daniels told Bryan Colbert Jr. when asked about working with Blough. “I talk to him all the time. And I told him it’s just been cool to see…him go from assistant QB coach to now offensive coordinator.”\n\nTo read more of this Commanders.com article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/jayden-daniels-blessing-working-david-blough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49344418/top-10-nfl-players-dropped-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49344418/top-10-nfl-players-dropped-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who fell out of the NFL top-10 positional rankings in 2026?</a>\n\nJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (5): Daniels won the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year award, but he struggled alongside his team last season, playing in only seven games and seeing his numbers decline across the board. The 25-year-old has plenty of time to reclaim his status as a top QB.\n\nJalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (9): The Eagles’ 2025 issues <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48224913/the-crossroad-awaits-quarterback-jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles-offense-aj-brown-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have been well documented</a>, and Hurts is not blameless. He still has plenty of believers around the league, like one AFC offensive coach who told us: “I know it has been up and down, but I’m still betting on the Super Bowl credentials, the intangibles and the toughness.”\n\nFrankie Luvu, Washington Commanders (5): Luvu excelled in his first season as a Commander and was a second-team All-Pro. However, he fell off in every major statistical category in Year 2 as the Commanders’ defense plunged to last in the NFL in yards allowed (6,533).\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49344418/top-10-nfl-players-dropped-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nHeavy.com\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/cornerback-mike-sainristil-major-step-backwards/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/cornerback-mike-sainristil-major-step-backwards/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Sainristil: Numbers show one of NFL’s worst CBs</a>\n\n“Sainristil was one of the many Commanders defenders who took a major step backward in 2025 after impressing the prior season,” Barnwell wrote. “I wouldn’t rule out a return to form for the third-year pro, although he would need to prove that he can hold up as an outside cornerback to justify a first-round pick as a trade return.”\n\nSainristil, 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, received a <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/mike-sainristil/97180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">52.7 overall grade from Pro Football Focus</a> in 2025, which ranked him 96th out of 114 eligible players at his position.\n\nIn 2 of the most important metrics, <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/cornerback-mike-sainristil-largest-disappointment/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sainristil fell woefully short</a>. He led the NFL in receptions allowed (106) and was 4th in receiving touchdowns allowed (10). Opposing quarterbacks finished the season with a 109.7 passer rating when targeting Sainristil.\n\n“I feel awful saying this because I love Mike Sainristil as a dude (and as a player for that matter),” <a href=\"https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1990106103821091051?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">106.7-FM The Fan’s Grant Paulsen</a> wrote on his official X account in November, with the Commanders on a 7-game losing streak. “There’s been no bigger regression or larger disappointment this season than the step backwards he has taken. I still feel good about his future but his 2024 and 2025 seasons are night and day different. People forget. He was so good last year.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/cornerback-mike-sainristil-major-step-backwards/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=425252&action=edit\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=425252&action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chenal set set for more integral role under Daronte Jones</a>\n\nLeo Chenal – Commanders LB\n\nWhile Leo Chenal is not a fledgling hopeful looking for a place on the team, he’s a potential camp standout for a different reason. After spending the first four years of his career as a rotational presence and special-teams ace with the Kansas City Chiefs, he now looks set for a more integral role within Washington’s defensive concepts under Daronte Jones.\n\nThis system emphasizes versatility and athleticism. Chenal has these traits in abundance, and his impressive production when called upon in Kansas City suggests he is <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/chiefs-expert-reveals-what-washington-commanders-really-getting-leo-chenal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than ready for increased responsibilities</a>.\n\nChenal has the size and instinctiveness needed to make a considerable difference. He’s got the speed to reach the contact point quickly, is an effective blitzer, and leaves his mark with every tackle. If Sonny Styles and Frankie Luvu also reach their 2026 ceiling, this could be among the league’s most prolific linebacker trios.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=425252&action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n“We got a lot of guys that want to hit people, which is awesome,” new Commanders LB Leo Chenal speaks big on his team’s revamped defense, Jayden Daniels’ offseason work and Laremy Tunsil reppin out 400 lbs on the bench. <a href=\"https://t.co/jLS8wghcZS\">pic.twitter.com/jLS8wghcZS</a>— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) <a href=\"https://x.com/wyche89/status/2077952504315441531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-rookie-matt-gulbin-training-camp-sleeper-battle\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-rookie-matt-gulbin-training-camp-sleeper-battle\">Commanders Rookie Matt Gulbin Could Be Training Camp’s Biggest Sleeper</a>\n\nAfter playing guard at Wake Forest, Gulbin transferred to Michigan State and started 11 games at center in 2025. Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 82.6, including a pass-blocking grade of 87.8 and a run-blocking grade of 81.9. In 727 offensive snaps, he allowed five pressures and two sacks.\n\nGulbin’s game-by-game grades also show that his overall mark was not carried by one dominant performance. He earned a grade of at least 70 in six appearances and never fell below 61.9.\n\nThe experience Gulbin has at all three interior offensive-line positions gives him a clear path toward becoming the primary backup for Washington.\n\n\n“I feel comfortable in all three interior positions. Left guard, center, right guard. I think I’ve been able to succeed at all three of those spots because of my football knowledge and how I go about my preparation. And my overall understanding of my job and what I need to get done.”Matt Gulbin on draft night\n\n\nFor now, his biggest opportunity will come at center, where Allegretti has limited experience after playing guard for most of his NFL career.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-rookie-matt-gulbin-training-camp-sleeper-battle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-nfc-team\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-nfc-team\">Biggest remaining roster issue for every NFC team </a>\n\nWashington Commanders\n\nOutside WR2: Cornerback and defensive tackle carry plenty of question marks for the Commanders. But the state of the depth chart across from Terry McLaurin is the biggest issue in my book. Treylon Burks has been disappointing in the four years since his first-round selection by Tennessee. Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson are merely complementary options and third-round rookie Antonio Williams will likely work out of the slot. There is no one reliable to line up opposite McLaurin, so Jayden Daniels will be asked to make lemonade out of lemons (again) in 2026.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-nfc-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\n\n\"Dak Prescott didn\'t become a punch line because of Jerry Jones… Dak Prescott became a punchline because he pissed down his leg against the 49ers\" – <a href=\"https://x.com/EmmanuelAcho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EmmanuelAcho</a> SOUNDS OFF on Dak Prescott being widely labeled as \"under appreciated\" WE ARE LIVE: <a href=\"https://t.co/4gYorvL6DT\">https://t.co/4gYorvL6DT</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Q11VjsAviF\">pic.twitter.com/Q11VjsAviF</a>— Speakeasy (@speakeasytlkshw) <a href=\"https://x.com/speakeasytlkshw/status/2077961702285742490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nPro Football Rumors\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/every-nfl-teams-all-time-career-earnings-leader\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/every-nfl-teams-all-time-career-earnings-leader\">Every NFL Team’s All-Time Career Earnings Leader</a>\n\nThe other player who appeared twice on the list is surprisingly not a QB. Offensive lineman Trent Williams also avoided the rookie wage scale and signed a second contract with Washington, putting him atop the franchise’s list (although he’ll likely be passed by Terry McLaurin and Daron Payne this upcoming season). Then, following his move to the 49ers, Williams became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history when he signed a six-year, $138.06MM extension. While Nick Bosa will eventually catch him, the veteran OT will retain his position atop San Francisco’s list for at least the next year.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/every-nfl-teams-all-time-career-earnings-leader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nDiscussion topics\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\">Should the NFL adopt the UFL’s 4-point field goal rule?</a>\n\nTwo seasons ago, the NFL <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39812700/nfl-owners-approve-massive-revamp-kickoff-play\">revamped its kickoff rules</a> in hopes of reducing injuries and encouraging more returns when it implemented a dynamic kickoff structure that had been used in the XFL, a spring football league now known as the UFL.\n\nThe changes worked. The return rate in the NFL increased from 21.8% in 2023 to 32.8% in 2024. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46088927/nfl-rules-changes-tush-push-chain-gang-kickoffs-celebrations\">Further tweaks to league rules in 2025</a> resulted in the rate jumping to 74.5% in 2025.\n\nThis year, the UFL implemented the four-point field goal and saw an uptick in 60-yard field goals. During the UFL’s 2025 season, no 60-yard field goals were made. But in 2026, the league went 8-for-14 (57.1%) on such kicks, including going 4-for-4 in the playoffs.\n\nLast season in the NFL, kickers attempted a record 22 field goals of 60 or more yards and made 12 (55%). That’s nearly as many successful field goals from 60-plus yards last season were nearly as many as kickers made in the previous three seasons (14).\n\n“Heck yeah, man. Let’s go,” Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said in support of a four-point field goal. “Up the ante a little bit.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nCalling on all the biking enthusiasts! Join us on our 2nd annual Hogfarmers Pedal for Pediatric Cancer Bike Challenge! Click the link and check it out! Let\'s together make a difference in the lives of families affected by pediatric cancer, they need US!!<a href=\"https://t.co/x9bnc7nkW7\">https://t.co/x9bnc7nkW7</a>— Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation (@TheHogfarmers) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheHogfarmers/status/2078222584160666004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nwe\'ve got a BEAST in Bates 🙂‍↕️— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2078129345286082816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThere\'s a pair of Terps to keep your eyes on as <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> training camp rolls around. We\'re less than two weeks out from Practice #1. Big thank you to <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DHarrison82</a> for sharing his insight ahead of camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/2Dz3LRdZsB\">pic.twitter.com/2Dz3LRdZsB</a>— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) <a href=\"https://x.com/_nataliespala/status/2078247715163505087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWhich Commanders player is floating a bit under the radar ahead of training camp? Here\'s Mitch Tischler\'s answer for offense: <a href=\"https://t.co/Saf1VQmIFH\">pic.twitter.com/Saf1VQmIFH</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2078176684486881559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIf stadiums can make grass work for the World Cup, they can make it work for NFL players. We\'re <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/WorthTheCost?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorthTheCost</a>.— Laremy Tunsil (@KingTunsil78) <a href=\"https://x.com/KingTunsil78/status/2078105356077535275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNFL players bringing a viral campaign today to call owners out for ripping up the grass they laid down for soccer players—NFLPA very clearly doesn’t buy the NFL’s turf research. <a href=\"https://t.co/3jhFxYHtFW\">https://t.co/3jhFxYHtFW</a>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href=\"https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/2078211572745314409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSources: Former Browns center Ethan Pocic, who started 97 games in nine NFL seasons before tearing his Achilles last year, is signing a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Pocic is said to be healthy, and he will have a chance to replace former Ravens center Tyler… <a href=\"https://t.co/B2e7ycmZ4z\">pic.twitter.com/B2e7ycmZ4z</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2078220031532409012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNFL Team Cash and Salary Cap spending for 2026 heading into training camp, including dead money. Top left quadrant are the higher Cash over Cap spending teams. <a href=\"https://t.co/c8MymwM0zt\">pic.twitter.com/c8MymwM0zt</a>— Troy_OTC (@TexansCap) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCap/status/2078148841681895724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders linebacker room saw perhaps the biggest jump of any position group in the NFL this offseason, and that\'s huge for Washington\'s defense, Mitch Tischler says <a href=\"https://t.co/omnHdYpcjv\">pic.twitter.com/omnHdYpcjv</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2078164100245287032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBest front sevens in 2026: 1. Texans 2. Eagles 3. Rams 4. Broncos 5. Seahawks 6. Browns 7. Steelers 8. 49ers 9. Lions 10. Ravens 11. Patriots 12. Chiefs 13. Packers 14. Buccaneers 15. Jaguars 16. Jets 17. Cowboys 18. Giants 19. Panthers 20. Vikings 21. Chargers 22. Titans 23.…— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2078137138156085674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOne of the NFL’s funniest traditions is a new coach taking over a team and removing the fun from the locker room or facility. I found 20 reported fun-removal cases since 2001. Offseason: 8 of 9 teams improved, going from a combined 49-96 the previous season to 74-71.…— Ryan Paganetti (@RyanPaganetti) <a href=\"https://x.com/RyanPaganetti/status/2077548547549823470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe NFL is suspending <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Cardinals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cardinals</a> personnel executive Ryan Gold after he placed a $25 dollar wager parlaying the result of the team’s first 5 draft picks, which included Carson Beck. He was paid out $732,500 in winnings. <a href=\"https://t.co/sS5IdmbRC4\">pic.twitter.com/sS5IdmbRC4</a>— Richard Johnson (@RichJohnsonNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/RichJohnsonNFL/status/2078213729145999460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe day that changed my career forever 💔<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RG3?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RG3</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/OuttaPocket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OuttaPocket</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/qnLOW8p7uK\">pic.twitter.com/qnLOW8p7uK</a>— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) <a href=\"https://x.com/RGIII/status/2078178519331307542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nseems like a lot of runs <a href=\"https://t.co/y0jJj6fm4q\">pic.twitter.com/y0jJj6fm4q</a>— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) <a href=\"https://x.com/Nationals/status/2078343333294821626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784385000;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8362;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Leo Chenal\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2738;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6641ff2cbede7bc49cfa5f6c177a4463\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Commanders News: LB Leo Chenal brings winning ways from KC to DC\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/425252/leo-chenal-brings-winning-kc-dc-david-blough-jayden-daniels-matt-gulbin\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"The Daily Slop – 18 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Rave […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:23576:\"\n\n\n \n Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 18 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\n\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/commanders-oc-david-blough-praised-raves-about-jayden-daniels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/commanders-oc-david-blough-praised-raves-about-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rave reviews of David Blough and Jayden Daniels from now-head coach at Stanford, Tavita Pritchard</a>\n\nWashington’s shift to more bootlegs and play actions is expected to allow more vertical shots in an offense that attempted just 40 passes over 20 yards last season– sixth-fewest across the NFL. It also adds the dynamic of Daniels as a weapon in space, also providing a chance for Daniels to dispel critics after 2025. Yet the chance to turn that praise into production will also come from a foundation already set between the two over the last two seasons, highlighted by the weekly quarterback competitions after Friday’s practices while Blough served as assistant quarterbacks coach. Blough then benefitted from a promotion after Tavita Pritchard <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/news/david-blough-named-tavita-pritchard-s-replacement-on-washington-commanders-staff-for-rest-of-2025-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">departed</a> from quarterbacks coach in Washington to the next head coach at Stanford.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/commanders-oc-david-blough-praised-raves-about-jayden-daniels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/jayden-daniels-blessing-working-david-blough\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/jayden-daniels-blessing-working-david-blough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From Commanders.com</a>:\n\n[The Commanders] parted ways with Kliff Kingsbury and elevated David Blough from assistant quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. The move allowed the Commanders to bring a new vision and keep Blough — someone who has played a key role in Daniels’ development — in the building. And while Daniels admits that he doesn’t have a say in which coaches the team hires, the move does have his blessing.\n\n“It’s been fun,” Daniels told Bryan Colbert Jr. when asked about working with Blough. “I talk to him all the time. And I told him it’s just been cool to see…him go from assistant QB coach to now offensive coordinator.”\n\nTo read more of this Commanders.com article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/jayden-daniels-blessing-working-david-blough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49344418/top-10-nfl-players-dropped-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49344418/top-10-nfl-players-dropped-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who fell out of the NFL top-10 positional rankings in 2026?</a>\n\nJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (5): Daniels won the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year award, but he struggled alongside his team last season, playing in only seven games and seeing his numbers decline across the board. The 25-year-old has plenty of time to reclaim his status as a top QB.\n\nJalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (9): The Eagles’ 2025 issues <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48224913/the-crossroad-awaits-quarterback-jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles-offense-aj-brown-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have been well documented</a>, and Hurts is not blameless. He still has plenty of believers around the league, like one AFC offensive coach who told us: “I know it has been up and down, but I’m still betting on the Super Bowl credentials, the intangibles and the toughness.”\n\nFrankie Luvu, Washington Commanders (5): Luvu excelled in his first season as a Commander and was a second-team All-Pro. However, he fell off in every major statistical category in Year 2 as the Commanders’ defense plunged to last in the NFL in yards allowed (6,533).\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49344418/top-10-nfl-players-dropped-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nHeavy.com\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/cornerback-mike-sainristil-major-step-backwards/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/cornerback-mike-sainristil-major-step-backwards/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Sainristil: Numbers show one of NFL’s worst CBs</a>\n\n“Sainristil was one of the many Commanders defenders who took a major step backward in 2025 after impressing the prior season,” Barnwell wrote. “I wouldn’t rule out a return to form for the third-year pro, although he would need to prove that he can hold up as an outside cornerback to justify a first-round pick as a trade return.”\n\nSainristil, 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, received a <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/mike-sainristil/97180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">52.7 overall grade from Pro Football Focus</a> in 2025, which ranked him 96th out of 114 eligible players at his position.\n\nIn 2 of the most important metrics, <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/cornerback-mike-sainristil-largest-disappointment/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sainristil fell woefully short</a>. He led the NFL in receptions allowed (106) and was 4th in receiving touchdowns allowed (10). Opposing quarterbacks finished the season with a 109.7 passer rating when targeting Sainristil.\n\n“I feel awful saying this because I love Mike Sainristil as a dude (and as a player for that matter),” <a href=\"https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1990106103821091051?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">106.7-FM The Fan’s Grant Paulsen</a> wrote on his official X account in November, with the Commanders on a 7-game losing streak. “There’s been no bigger regression or larger disappointment this season than the step backwards he has taken. I still feel good about his future but his 2024 and 2025 seasons are night and day different. People forget. He was so good last year.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/cornerback-mike-sainristil-major-step-backwards/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=425252&action=edit\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=425252&action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chenal set set for more integral role under Daronte Jones</a>\n\nLeo Chenal – Commanders LB\n\nWhile Leo Chenal is not a fledgling hopeful looking for a place on the team, he’s a potential camp standout for a different reason. After spending the first four years of his career as a rotational presence and special-teams ace with the Kansas City Chiefs, he now looks set for a more integral role within Washington’s defensive concepts under Daronte Jones.\n\nThis system emphasizes versatility and athleticism. Chenal has these traits in abundance, and his impressive production when called upon in Kansas City suggests he is <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/chiefs-expert-reveals-what-washington-commanders-really-getting-leo-chenal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than ready for increased responsibilities</a>.\n\nChenal has the size and instinctiveness needed to make a considerable difference. He’s got the speed to reach the contact point quickly, is an effective blitzer, and leaves his mark with every tackle. If Sonny Styles and Frankie Luvu also reach their 2026 ceiling, this could be among the league’s most prolific linebacker trios.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=425252&action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n“We got a lot of guys that want to hit people, which is awesome,” new Commanders LB Leo Chenal speaks big on his team’s revamped defense, Jayden Daniels’ offseason work and Laremy Tunsil reppin out 400 lbs on the bench. <a href=\"https://t.co/jLS8wghcZS\">pic.twitter.com/jLS8wghcZS</a>— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) <a href=\"https://x.com/wyche89/status/2077952504315441531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-rookie-matt-gulbin-training-camp-sleeper-battle\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-rookie-matt-gulbin-training-camp-sleeper-battle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders Rookie Matt Gulbin Could Be Training Camp’s Biggest Sleeper</a>\n\nAfter playing guard at Wake Forest, Gulbin transferred to Michigan State and started 11 games at center in 2025. Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 82.6, including a pass-blocking grade of 87.8 and a run-blocking grade of 81.9. In 727 offensive snaps, he allowed five pressures and two sacks.\n\nGulbin’s game-by-game grades also show that his overall mark was not carried by one dominant performance. He earned a grade of at least 70 in six appearances and never fell below 61.9.\n\nThe experience Gulbin has at all three interior offensive-line positions gives him a clear path toward becoming the primary backup for Washington.\n\n\n“I feel comfortable in all three interior positions. Left guard, center, right guard. I think I’ve been able to succeed at all three of those spots because of my football knowledge and how I go about my preparation. And my overall understanding of my job and what I need to get done.”Matt Gulbin on draft night\n\n\nFor now, his biggest opportunity will come at center, where Allegretti has limited experience after playing guard for most of his NFL career.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-rookie-matt-gulbin-training-camp-sleeper-battle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-nfc-team\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-nfc-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biggest remaining roster issue for every NFC team </a>\n\nWashington Commanders\n\nOutside WR2: Cornerback and defensive tackle carry plenty of question marks for the Commanders. But the state of the depth chart across from Terry McLaurin is the biggest issue in my book. Treylon Burks has been disappointing in the four years since his first-round selection by Tennessee. Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson are merely complementary options and third-round rookie Antonio Williams will likely work out of the slot. There is no one reliable to line up opposite McLaurin, so Jayden Daniels will be asked to make lemonade out of lemons (again) in 2026.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-nfc-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\n\n\"Dak Prescott didn\'t become a punch line because of Jerry Jones… Dak Prescott became a punchline because he pissed down his leg against the 49ers\" – <a href=\"https://x.com/EmmanuelAcho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EmmanuelAcho</a> SOUNDS OFF on Dak Prescott being widely labeled as \"under appreciated\" WE ARE LIVE: <a href=\"https://t.co/4gYorvL6DT\">https://t.co/4gYorvL6DT</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Q11VjsAviF\">pic.twitter.com/Q11VjsAviF</a>— Speakeasy (@speakeasytlkshw) <a href=\"https://x.com/speakeasytlkshw/status/2077961702285742490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nPro Football Rumors\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/every-nfl-teams-all-time-career-earnings-leader\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/every-nfl-teams-all-time-career-earnings-leader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Every NFL Team’s All-Time Career Earnings Leader</a>\n\nThe other player who appeared twice on the list is surprisingly not a QB. Offensive lineman Trent Williams also avoided the rookie wage scale and signed a second contract with Washington, putting him atop the franchise’s list (although he’ll likely be passed by Terry McLaurin and Daron Payne this upcoming season). Then, following his move to the 49ers, Williams became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history when he signed a six-year, $138.06MM extension. While Nick Bosa will eventually catch him, the veteran OT will retain his position atop San Francisco’s list for at least the next year.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/every-nfl-teams-all-time-career-earnings-leader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nDiscussion topics\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Should the NFL adopt the UFL’s 4-point field goal rule?</a>\n\nTwo seasons ago, the NFL <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39812700/nfl-owners-approve-massive-revamp-kickoff-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">revamped its kickoff rules</a> in hopes of reducing injuries and encouraging more returns when it implemented a dynamic kickoff structure that had been used in the XFL, a spring football league now known as the UFL.\n\nThe changes worked. The return rate in the NFL increased from 21.8% in 2023 to 32.8% in 2024. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46088927/nfl-rules-changes-tush-push-chain-gang-kickoffs-celebrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Further tweaks to league rules in 2025</a> resulted in the rate jumping to 74.5% in 2025.\n\nThis year, the UFL implemented the four-point field goal and saw an uptick in 60-yard field goals. During the UFL’s 2025 season, no 60-yard field goals were made. But in 2026, the league went 8-for-14 (57.1%) on such kicks, including going 4-for-4 in the playoffs.\n\nLast season in the NFL, kickers attempted a record 22 field goals of 60 or more yards and made 12 (55%). That’s nearly as many successful field goals from 60-plus yards last season were nearly as many as kickers made in the previous three seasons (14).\n\n“Heck yeah, man. Let’s go,” Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said in support of a four-point field goal. “Up the ante a little bit.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nCalling on all the biking enthusiasts! Join us on our 2nd annual Hogfarmers Pedal for Pediatric Cancer Bike Challenge! Click the link and check it out! Let\'s together make a difference in the lives of families affected by pediatric cancer, they need US!!<a href=\"https://t.co/x9bnc7nkW7\">https://t.co/x9bnc7nkW7</a>— Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation (@TheHogfarmers) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheHogfarmers/status/2078222584160666004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nwe\'ve got a BEAST in Bates 🙂‍↕️— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2078129345286082816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThere\'s a pair of Terps to keep your eyes on as <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> training camp rolls around. We\'re less than two weeks out from Practice #1. Big thank you to <a href=\"https://x.com/DHarrison82?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DHarrison82</a> for sharing his insight ahead of camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/2Dz3LRdZsB\">pic.twitter.com/2Dz3LRdZsB</a>— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) <a href=\"https://x.com/_nataliespala/status/2078247715163505087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWhich Commanders player is floating a bit under the radar ahead of training camp? Here\'s Mitch Tischler\'s answer for offense: <a href=\"https://t.co/Saf1VQmIFH\">pic.twitter.com/Saf1VQmIFH</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2078176684486881559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIf stadiums can make grass work for the World Cup, they can make it work for NFL players. We\'re <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/WorthTheCost?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorthTheCost</a>.— Laremy Tunsil (@KingTunsil78) <a href=\"https://x.com/KingTunsil78/status/2078105356077535275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNFL players bringing a viral campaign today to call owners out for ripping up the grass they laid down for soccer players—NFLPA very clearly doesn’t buy the NFL’s turf research. <a href=\"https://t.co/3jhFxYHtFW\">https://t.co/3jhFxYHtFW</a>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href=\"https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/2078211572745314409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSources: Former Browns center Ethan Pocic, who started 97 games in nine NFL seasons before tearing his Achilles last year, is signing a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Pocic is said to be healthy, and he will have a chance to replace former Ravens center Tyler… <a href=\"https://t.co/B2e7ycmZ4z\">pic.twitter.com/B2e7ycmZ4z</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2078220031532409012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNFL Team Cash and Salary Cap spending for 2026 heading into training camp, including dead money. Top left quadrant are the higher Cash over Cap spending teams. <a href=\"https://t.co/c8MymwM0zt\">pic.twitter.com/c8MymwM0zt</a>— Troy_OTC (@TexansCap) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCap/status/2078148841681895724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders linebacker room saw perhaps the biggest jump of any position group in the NFL this offseason, and that\'s huge for Washington\'s defense, Mitch Tischler says <a href=\"https://t.co/omnHdYpcjv\">pic.twitter.com/omnHdYpcjv</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2078164100245287032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBest front sevens in 2026: 1. Texans 2. Eagles 3. Rams 4. Broncos 5. Seahawks 6. Browns 7. Steelers 8. 49ers 9. Lions 10. Ravens 11. Patriots 12. Chiefs 13. Packers 14. Buccaneers 15. Jaguars 16. Jets 17. Cowboys 18. Giants 19. Panthers 20. Vikings 21. Chargers 22. Titans 23.…— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2078137138156085674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nOne of the NFL’s funniest traditions is a new coach taking over a team and removing the fun from the locker room or facility. I found 20 reported fun-removal cases since 2001. Offseason: 8 of 9 teams improved, going from a combined 49-96 the previous season to 74-71.…— Ryan Paganetti (@RyanPaganetti) <a href=\"https://x.com/RyanPaganetti/status/2077548547549823470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe NFL suspended Ryan Gold, the Cardinals’ director of college scouting, indefinitely for violating the gambling policy, the league said. <a href=\"https://t.co/HGhZKuPtmG\">pic.twitter.com/HGhZKuPtmG</a>— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkMaske/status/2078249683546186145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe day that changed my career forever 💔<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RG3?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RG3</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/OuttaPocket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OuttaPocket</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/qnLOW8p7uK\">pic.twitter.com/qnLOW8p7uK</a>— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) <a href=\"https://x.com/RGIII/status/2078178519331307542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nseems like a lot of runs <a href=\"https://t.co/y0jJj6fm4q\">pic.twitter.com/y0jJj6fm4q</a>— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) <a href=\"https://x.com/Nationals/status/2078343333294821626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784385000;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8362;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Leo Chenal\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2739;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"303e48e50688c32f73ca13116ca40059\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"L.A. Rams News: You can rank the quarterback room however you want\";s:4:\"link\";s:92:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143920/la-rams-news-quarterback-nfl-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:299:\"The Los Angeles Rams quarterback room is fascinating in the sense of you have Matthew Stafford and then who? Stetson Bennett? Ty Simpson? Are those young boys ready to play in the NFL right now? I don’t know. As good as Stafford is, we don’t know how well his backups are, and you can rate […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5054:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: Ty Simpson #15 and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams slap hands during organized team activities workout at Rams Village at the Warner Center on May 28, 2026 in Woodland Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams quarterback room is fascinating in the sense of you have Matthew Stafford and then who? Stetson Bennett? Ty Simpson? Are those young boys ready to play in the NFL right now? I don’t know. As good as Stafford is, we don’t know how well his backups are, and you can rate this quaterback room however you want.\n\nOn the one hand, you had Stafford. A+, right? The others? I don’t know. Do you know? If Stafford goes down, the Rams may have the backup ready on the roster, or they may need to find someone. I don’t know. The situation the Rams are in is interesting. \n\nPlease comment on whatever you want, and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/18/rams-quarterback-room-rankings-stafford-simpson-bennett/90952704007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/18/rams-quarterback-room-rankings-stafford-simpson-bennett/90952704007/\">Rams’ QB room ranked among best in NFL, but worse than 49ers’</a> (ramswire)\n\n“The <a href=\"https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/teams/los-angeles-rams/343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles Rams</a> are a team enjoying the luxuries of their roster. Already equipped with a championship-level roster, the team has solved the question of how it’ll maintain success if Matthew Stafford retires over the next few years by drafting Ty Simpson this offseason.\n\nSimpson, in theory, should be good enough to keep the team rolling in the event of a Stafford injury this season, or retirement down the line. This is beneficial as their star-studded defense is contractually in position to outlast the end of Stafford’s illustrious career.\n\nFor their vision, <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-the-5-best-and-worst-qb-situations-for-2026/\">CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani</a> named the Rams as the team with the fourth-best quarterback situation in the NFL.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/seahawks-grey-zabel-rams-kobie-turner-kryptonite\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/seahawks-grey-zabel-rams-kobie-turner-kryptonite\">Seahawks Player Admits Rams DT Kobie Turner Is His ‘Kryptonite’</a> (si.com)\n\n“As both teams head into the 2026 season, they are the top two Super Bowl favorites and both play in the same division. \n\nGrey Zabel Has High Praise for Kobie Turner\n\nSeahawks offensive lineman Grey Zabel went on the <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grey-zabel-talks-seahawks-super-bowl-win-rams-rivalry/id1485277290?i=1000776721436\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Green Light Podcast with Chris Long</a> recently. On that show, Zabel talked positively about the Rams, especially Kobie Turner. \n\n“Kobie Turner is like my kryptonite right now in the game of football,” said Zabel. “I don’t know what it is. He’s just got my number. He just works me every single game. As much as you want to hate the Rams, they’re all really good dudes across the board. Kobie Turner for instance, he’s just out there and he just smiles. He just plays the game for the love of the game.”“\n\n<a href=\"https://dawnofthedawg.com/stetson-bennett-labeled-expendable-entering-la-rams-fall-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://dawnofthedawg.com/stetson-bennett-labeled-expendable-entering-la-rams-fall-camp\">Stetson Bennett labeled “expendable” entering LA Rams fall camp</a> (dawnofthedawg)\n\n“All of that makes this year the biggest of Bennett’s career, so when a reporter said he thinks the Rams view Bennett as “expendable” it is officially time to be worried about his future in the NFL.\n\n“If Bennett continues to develop the way he did last season, he’ll make the team,” Cameron DaSilva said via <a href=\"https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2026/07/18/georgia-football-quarterback-stetson-bennett-rams-roster-bubble/90961054007/?taid=6a5b4a112532dd0001327754&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ugawire.usatoday.com</a>. “He’ll be too valuable to cut and would likely be scooped up by one of the other 31 teams off waivers. But if he can’t beat out Simpson in camp and the preseason, he’ll be expendable.”“\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784384634;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10917;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Byron Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13275;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Simpson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10857;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Stetson Bennett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2740;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5663635d240f839faef6aa53b6787235\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Most disappointing Browns trades, last 10 years: Deshaun Watson and who?\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/128286/most-disappointing-browns-trades-deshaun-watson-odell-beckham-jerry-jeudy\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"The Cleveland Browns have taken some big swings over the last decade when it comes to trades to acquire players. They have hit on a few – like the trade for Amari Cooper – but there have certainly been several that have left the fans wanting more. Deshaun Watson (2022) The clear worst trade in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2872:\"\n\n\n \n Mar 25, 2022; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson looks at his new jersey along with general manager Andrew Berry, left and head coach Kevin Stefanski, right during a press conference at the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns have taken some big swings over the last decade when it comes to trades to acquire players. They have hit on a few – like the <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2022/3/12/22974476/cleveland-browns-agree-to-trade-for-wr-amari-cooper\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2022/3/12/22974476/cleveland-browns-agree-to-trade-for-wr-amari-cooper\">trade for Amari Cooper</a> – but there have certainly been several that have left the fans wanting more.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2024/4/27/24141849/cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-trade-finally-officially-complete\">Deshaun Watson</a> (2022)\n\nThe clear worst trade in Browns history is the decision to trade for Watson in 2022. This wasn’t just a terrible trade by Cleveland standards; it is considered to be one of the worst in the league’s history. Given the injuries, off-field controversy, and disappointing on-field performance, Watson never came close to living up to the Browns’ investment of a fully guaranteed $230 million contract and the multiple first-round draft picks they gave up to acquire him.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2019/4/9/18299302/how-the-obj-trade-was-finalized\">Odell Beckham Jr.</a> (2019)\n\nThe day that Cleveland traded for Beckham Jr. was very exciting in Browns history. There was so much optimism around the team and hope for what the future could look like. Unfortunately, Beckham Jr. never quite clicked with Baker Mayfield, which ultimately led to his release from the team. \n\nHonorable Mention: <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2024/3/27/24112762/jerry-jeudy-trade-browns-grade-analysis\">Jerry Jeudy</a> (2024)\n\nWhile the trade for Jeudy is still too early to make any definitive statements, he has certainly underperformed expectations during his time in Cleveland. 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We\'ve made some changes from previous years based on your feedback to make them a little more robust. These megathreads will be posted every Monday and Saturday at 10am and are home to the following: Mock draft in this thread. Automod will start the 1.01 post for both SF and 1QB mocks. They are first come first serve. Reply to the comment above yours with the pick number, player name, and position ex: \"1.01 Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI.\" If you have league settings outside of this, feel free to start your own and add those custom settings in your 1.01 post such as \"12 team SF TEP\" but please make sure another one wasn\'t started already. Duplicates will be removed. Links to join mocks on Sleeper. Post the link for your mock, league settings, and the time(with timezones) so people have enough time to join. This is not for league recruiting, a separate Megathread will be posted for that. Draft Results. Feel free to post a text list, screenshot, or link to Sleeper results for the results of your actual(or mock) draft. Megathread Schedule: Sunday: Rate My Team Monday: Mock Draft/Draft Results Tuesday: Find-A-League Wednesday: Price Check Thursday: Find-A-League Friday(Every other week): App/Platform Sharing Saturday: Mock Draft/Draft Result submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1937:\"Welcome to the new and improved 2026 offseason Mock Draft/Draft Result Megathread. We\'ve made some changes from previous years based on your feedback to make them a little more robust. These megathreads will be posted every Monday and Saturday at 10am and are home to the following: Mock draft in this thread. Automod will start the 1.01 post for both SF and 1QB mocks. They are first come first serve. Reply to the comment above yours with the pick number, player name, and position ex: \"1.01 Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI.\" If you have league settings outside of this, feel free to start your own and add those custom settings in your 1.01 post such as \"12 team SF TEP\" but please make sure another one wasn\'t started already. Duplicates will be removed. Links to join mocks on Sleeper. Post the link for your mock, league settings, and the time(with timezones) so people have enough time to join. This is not for league recruiting, a separate Megathread will be posted for that. Draft Results. Feel free to post a text list, screenshot, or link to Sleeper results for the results of your actual(or mock) draft. 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Would it really be a breakout for Carter if he has a big second season, or would he just be doing what he was expected to do when the Giants made him the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft?\n\nInstead, I am going to choose a heavily-criticized third-year player who has not come close to being the player the Giants expected when they drafted him in 2024.\n\nSafety Tyler Nubin.\n\nA second-round pick in 2024 taken at least in part to soften the blow of having lost safeties Julian Love and Xavier McKinney in free agency, Nubin has not been the ball-hawking player with the Giants that he had been collegiately for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.\n\nNubin had 13 interceptions, 11 passes defensed, and 3 forced fumbles in 55 collegiate games. In two seasons with the Giants, Nubin has no interceptions, one forced fumble, and just three passes defensed, in 26 games — 24 of which were starts. He ranked 50th among safesties in 2024 and 68th last season using the Pro Football Network Impact Score. Pro Football Focus ranked Nubin 29th of 66 qualifers in 2024, but just 53rd of 65 qualifers in 2025.\n\nBy those measures, he got worse instead of better.\n\nI did not have the opportunity to speaks with Nubin this spring about new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson and the team’s new defensive scheme, but this from legendary Giant Carl Banks got my attention:\n\n\nI spoke with Tyler Nubin today. I asked him if he was excited about the new system.. He started beaming and said \"I love it\". He spoke about how coach Wilson\'s defense allows him to play like he did in college. It is clear that Coach Wilson is really tapped w these men.— Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII) <a href=\"https://x.com/CarlBanksGIII/status/2077552210628514286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe “allows him to play like he did in college” especially stood out.\n\nCoaches always talk about putting players in the best possible position to succeed. Too often, though, that is just talk. Too many coaches are married to a system, and they try to play it regardless of the personnel they have. Then, they end up wondering why it doesn’t work when they to fit square pegs into round holes.\n\nThe best coaches understand that to get the best out of players they must utilize their strengths and do their best to hide their weaknesses. The best organizations know what they have seen a player do on film and whether or not he fits what they will be doing before they draft him.\n\nNubin, as we have talked about many times, is not an elite athlete for the safety position. 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Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Seattle Seahawks fans were asked to predict how many touchdowns Super Bowl winning quarterback Sam Darnold […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3838:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\n\n\nSeattle Seahawks fans were asked to predict how many touchdowns Super Bowl winning quarterback Sam Darnold would throw throughout the 2026 season, combining the regular season and playoffs! No easy task, but the fans of the Seahawks are smart folks, and were up to the task! The results are as follows.\n\nAs you can see, 66% of fans believe that Darnold will throw somewhere between 31-39 touchdowns. This makes sense to me. In 2024, in both the regular season and playoffs, he threw a combined 36 touchdowns. In 2025, he threw 30 touchdown passes. That averages out to 33 touchdowns, which is right in that sweet spot of where the majority of fans believe he will be.\n\nSeven percent of fans think he will repeat what he did in 2025 and throw exactly 30 touchdowns. With the Seahawks wanting to be a run first, throw second, old school ground and pound offense, I can get that. Also, with keeping most of the offensive staff and players from last season, a repeat performance could be in the works, with hopefully less turnovers. I would argue, though, that being with the same team, and the same offensive scheme, Darnold could build upon last years success, cut down on the turnovers, and potentially put up similar numbers as he did in Minnesota.\n\nThe 15% of fans that believe Darnold will only throw 20-29 touchdown passes is interesting to me. He only threw that few in a complete season once back in his USC days, throwing for 26 touchdowns in 2017. He threw fewer than 20 touchdowns early in his career, that was partially due to not playing a complete season, playing only 13 of 16 games in his first two seasons with the Jets, then playing 12 games the next two seasons. When he has had the chance to play a complete season in the NFL, he has thrown for a minimum of 30 touchdowns.\n\nThen there are those 12% of fans who believe that Darnold can throw for more than 40 touchdowns in 2026, and to those fans I have one thing to say: let’s do this! Now, Darnold averages about two touchdown passes per game over the last two years. In a 17 game season, that adds up to 34 touchdowns. If, lets say, the Seahawks have to play in the Wild Card round but make it all the way to the Super Bowl, that would be another eight touchdowns potentially, for a total of 42 touchdowns in 2026! That would be fun to see, and would make Douglas Adams proud indeed.\n\nWhat do you think? Will Sam Darnold throw for more less than 31-39 touchdowns? What is your magic number of touchdowns you believe Darnold will throw this upcoming season? 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Regardless, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59GF5uQv7Ww\">Mike Tannenbaum, former NFL GM</a> and now analyst for ESPN, says the 49ers might want to still take a look at adding Diggs to the roster: \n\n\n“I look at San Francisco and even though they added Mike Evans and drafted [De’Zhaun] Stribling in the second round, I still think if they brought in one more veteran receiver for a team that is in a win now mode, I think you’d get one year out of Stefon Diggs and San Francisco has done that over the years. So, again, past his prime, but come on in while Stribling develops, see what you have in Pearsall who’s been hurt, I think Diggs can help the 49ers’ passing attack.”\n\n\nSeems a little late for the 49ers to add Diggs unless there’s a massive disaster. Two things say this would never work. Let’s start with the 49ers. Why? The 49ers have Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, De’Zhaun Stribling, Christian Kirk—and I haven’t named all the folks in that wide receiver room. That batch alone is strong—provided they stay healthy. \n\nStribling is a rookie, so he will hopefully get to see the field in some capacity. He’s got enough competition there as it is. The 49ers also have Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins (again, hopefully) chomping at the bit for a roster spot. \n\nIf Diggs were to come to the 49ers, that would add yet another veteran and then make things even harder for the existing group. A group that has players either drafted or as undrafted free agents (READ: cheaper contracts). Now, you could sign Diggs in anticipation of the yearly 49ers injury bug, but that’s not the best use of the 49ers’ salary cap space. It’d be great to have him, but he’d be fighting with Evans and Pearsall for the ball. \n\nNow, let’s move on to Diggs. Taking that into account, with what is already waiting for him on the 49ers, would he want to go to a team that has that talent or somewhere where he would be better utilized? Like, say, the Washington Commanders? Because that Brandon Aiyuk transfer may not happen at all. \n\nSure, we thought Brandon Aiyuk would be heading that direction, <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160415/brandon-aiyuk-schefter-scared-off-teams-2026\">but given what we’ve seen the last few</a> weeks, it’s probably not as guaranteed as we thought. Former NFL wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh <a href=\"https://x.com/Coach_Yac/status/2078119046310989859?s=20\">recently said to “stick a fork in him”</a> and that Aiyuk’s chances of going to the Commanders are zero. \n\nThat leaves a nice opening for Diggs to go to the Commanders. There’s no Deebo Samuel there now either. There’s potentially a good salary waiting for him also, and he’s not supplanting a homegrown pass catcher for a roster spot. \n\nAnd the Commanders are just one example. Now, if Diggs remains on the market by training camp and the 49ers suffer a series of injuries, then yes. But that’s provided he lasts that long. The 49ers would have a longer reach for the panic button with that group, unlike several other teams in the league. Even then, something tells me they want to hold on to the money they are going to save with Aiyuk and use it when the Salary Cap Collector comes around in 2027. \n\nDo you think the 49ers should even look Diggs’ way? \n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784381700;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:31:\"San Francisco 49ers Free Agency\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2745;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4a0df355fbc7801d155a58a90bb6949a\";s:5:\"title\";s:87:\"Eric DeCosta: Last year was a \"lost season\" for Rashod Bateman, this year we\'re excited\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzw2um/eric_decosta_last_year_was_a_lost_season_for/\";s:11:\"description\";s:62:\" submitted by /u/SpongerPower [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:506:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzw2um/eric_decosta_last_year_was_a_lost_season_for/\"> </a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/SpongerPower\"> /u/SpongerPower </a> <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/eric-decosta-last-year-was-a-lost-season-for-rashod-bateman-this-year-were-excited\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzw2um/eric_decosta_last_year_was_a_lost_season_for/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784381693;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7571;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Rashod Bateman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2746;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"496950a2eebe81d0334ef5847355d9dc\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Eagles News: Makai Lemon says he’s healthy and ready for training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:116:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177724/eagles-news-makai-lemon-says-hes-healthy-and-ready-for-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:359:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Eagles first-round wide receiver Makai Lemon says he’s ’100 percent’ for camp after missing final OTAs – InquirerAfter sitting out part of the offseason program due to injury, Makai Lemon said Friday that he’s “feeling great” ahead of training camp. Lemon, speaking at his FlexWork […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15628:\"\n\n\n \n May 1, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon (9) runs drills during rookie minicamp at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/makai-lemon-hamstring-injury-100-percent-training-camp-20260717.html\">Eagles first-round wide receiver Makai Lemon says he’s ’100 percent’ for camp after missing final OTAs – Inquirer</a> After sitting out part of the offseason program due to injury, Makai Lemon said Friday that he’s “feeling great” ahead of training camp. Lemon, speaking at his FlexWork Sports youth camp in Aston, added that he will be “100%” ready to go when the Eagles hold their first practice of the summer on July 29. This spring, Lemon participated in rookie minicamp and the first practice open to the media during organized team activities in May. He was sidelined for the second OTA practice open to the media and the entirety of the two-day mandatory minicamp in June with what teammate Quinyon Mitchell said was a hamstring injury. Still, Lemon said he’s had a productive offseason, as he prepares to report to camp on July 28. “Just working on my craft, just trying to get the playbook down,” Lemon said. “Just making sure I’m ready so when I go out there, it’s lights out.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/177478/eagles-schedule-preview-jaguars\">Eagles schedule preview: Jaguars – BGN</a> New head coach Liam Coen’s first year was a huge success by Jacksonville standards. 13 wins, which was second best in Jaguars history, and a division title for only the fifth time in franchise history. After their bye they went 9-1, then lost to the Bills on a last minute Josh Allen TD. No shame in that. But we’ve seen this story so many times: new coach arrives, does some good things that his predecessor wasn’t doing, beats up on a soft schedule, the team thinks it’s legit and doesn’t do much in the offseason, and then year two is a dud. The recipe is almost always the same: the team had a lot of things go right in the first year that can’t be counted on happening again; and they thought they had arrived and rested on their laurels in the offseason and it came back to bite them. Second part first, the Jaguars did next to nothing in the spring to improve their roster. If anything, they got worse, downgrading at RB.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/things-watch-eagles-training-camp-specialist-edition-jake-elliott-braden-mann-rocco-underwood/\">Things to watch for at Eagles training camp: Specialist edition – PhillyVoice</a> Wild Card Round vs. 49ers: Had Elliott not missed a PAT after the Eagles’ first TD of the game, the Eagles would’ve only needed three points to tie on their final drive instead of a TD to win. That’s a really bad two-month stretch. This offseason, the Eagles restructured Elliott’s contract, reducing his base pay from $6 million down to $5 million, but guaranteeing all of it for 2026. They probably should have just gotten a new kicker, but are letting past achievements cloud what he is as a player currently. We’ll be charting Elliott’s kicks in camp. If he is not playing well, the Eagles may have to bring in a kicker to compete with him. On Friday we suggested former Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson as competition for Elliott.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/investing-up-front/\">Investing Up Front – Iggles Blitz</a> Mailata, Jurgens and Steen could all start for the next 3 to 5 years if they stay healthy and things work out financially. The Eagles know Dickerson will be retiring in the next year or two. Johnson will probably do the same. The team hopes Markell Bell is the RT of the future. Drew Kendall could be the LG of the future. Or Micah Morris. But neither is a sure thing. Dickerson was a Top 40 pick. Those guys were mid-round selections. Morris has NFL tools. He just needs to consistently play to his potential. The Eagles also have Myles Hinton, Cameron Williams and Willie Lampkin in the mix. Those guys have all flashed potential. This will be a critical summer for them, to make the team and show they can play at this level. The Eagles know you need more than just five starters. You need depth.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7450974/2026/07/17/nfl-qb-hopefuls-adrian-martinez-cole-payton-training-camp/\">Why 2 NFL QB hopefuls are pushing each other in Omaha ahead of training camp – The Athletic</a> Payton, 6 feet 3 and 230 pounds, looks to follow former NDSU quarterbacks Carson Wentz, Trey Lance, Easton Stick (another Omahan) and Cam Miller to an NFL career. The Eagles signed Payton to a four-year, $4.6 million rookie deal, but he must make the team to get paid. Hurts and Andy Dalton are the veteran quarterbacks in Philly, along with third-year pro Tanner McKee out of Stanford. “What I’ve learned is that I belong,” Payton said. “I was able to train with some big names, go to the Senior Bowl, go to the combine. That gave me a lot of confidence. I know I can do it better than a lot of those guys.” Payton, 23, impressed Martinez. “Being a quarterback in the NFL is a unique experience,” Martinez said. “Anything that I can impart on him, I definitely will. But I think he’s got a pretty good grip on things. He’s very accomplished. It’s more about him pushing me.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/howie-roseman-aj-brown-devonta-smith-makai-lemon-nfl-draft/742729/\">How do the Eagles keep winning year after year despite losing star players? – NBCSP</a> This is crazy: Some 33 players have made at least one Pro Bowl during Roseman’s two stints as general manager – 2010 through 2014 and 2016 through now. Of those 33, 10 are still with the Eagles. So 23 non-specialists have made a Pro Bowl during Roseman’s tenure as GM, and only one of those 23 made a Pro Bowl after leaving the Eagles. That one was Javon Hargrave, who was selected to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an Eagle in 2021 and another with the 49ers in 2023. He’s now with the Packers, his fourth team in five years. Five of those 22 retired after their last season with the Eagles – Peters, Kelce, Cox, Brandon Brooks and – for now – Brandon Graham. LeSean McCoy is a separate case because he made three Pro Bowls as an Eagle and three more with Buffalo after leaving Philly. But his departure was on Chip Kelly’s watch, not Roseman’s. And A.J. Brown made three Pro Bowls here before leaving but hasn’t played for the Patriots yet, so he doesn’t count.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-nfc-team\">Biggest remaining roster issue for every NFC team – NFL.com</a> PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Safety: Reed Blankenship might not have been a stud, but he started 51 games at safety for the Eagles, including the playoffs, over the last three seasons. He’s now gone to Houston, leaving Marcus Epps to fill his shoes in rotation with Cooper DeJean (when he’s not playing slot corner), Michael Carter II and Jonathan Jones. Epps did start every game for the 2022 NFC Champion Eagles and should be fine, but on an otherwise elite roster, safety is Philly’s biggest remaining issue.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/cam-jurgens-is-excited-for-the-new-look-eagles-offense\">Cam Jurgens is ‘excited’ for the new-look Eagles offense – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> This offseason hasn’t only been about health and training for Jurgens. The Eagles hired Sean Mannion to be the team’s new offensive coordinator as well as Chris Kuper to be the new offensive line coach. How does Jurgens feel about having a new offensive line coach for the first time in his career? “I’m really enjoying it,” Jurgens said. “Kuper is a former player. … He’s been where we have been. He’s gone through a lot of stuff that we have. So, it’s just a different vantage point. … It’s fun learning new techniques and new ways to do things. I’ve had a great time learning so far.” The 26-year-old center has spent the past few months learning and “getting excited” for the offense. “I like the system. I feel like I’ve always liked teams that run it,” Jurgens said. “I feel like it lets you be a little bit more of an athlete, lets you run around and play free. So I’m excited for that.”\n\n<a href=\"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/07/17/philadelphia-eagles-home-field-to-host-another-hbcu-matchup/\">Philadelphia Eagles home field to host another HBCU matchup – HBCU Gameday</a> Another HBCU football matchup is coming to the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Sources tell HBCU Gameday that Lincoln University will face Virginia Union at Lincoln Financial Field. The CIAA matchup is expected to remain on its originally scheduled date of Oct. 31. It will count as a home game for Lincoln, which previously listed Virginia Union as its final home opponent of the 2026 season. The move will make Lincoln the first Division II football program to play at Lincoln Financial Field. It also gives the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU a landmark event in its home state.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pennlive.com/philadelphiaeagles/2026/07/harrisburgs-lesean-mccoy-cast-in-fox-reality-show-also-starring-disgraced-politician.html\">Harrisburg’s LeSean McCoy cast in FOX reality show also starring disgraced politician – PennLive</a> LeSean McCoy has been a fixture on television since his retirement from the NFL. But his newest gig will test out a different side of the industry. The Harrisburg native and former Philadelphia Eagles star has been announced as a cast member on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, a celebrity-based reality show airing on FOX starting on September 24. The show, currently entering its fifth season, is based on a British series, and turns contestants into “recruits,” forcing them to go through a series of tasks and environments replicating the United States Special Forces selection course.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209651/changes-last-year-george-pickens-quinnen-williams\">Biggest differences with Cowboys from this year to last – Blogging The Boys</a> Things feel different. We have been saying this for a while now. The Dallas Cowboys have legitimately-founded excitement around them, but they remain a franchise with a 30-year shadow hanging over them. Both things can be true. Today we are going to be looking at what is different about the Cowboys right now as opposed to this time last year. To be clear differences are not always positive, but right now there are plenty of positive things to point at.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/425254/commanders-fans-fear-another-season-of-injury-for-jayden-daniels-poll-results\">Commanders fans fear another season of injury for Jayden Daniels – poll results – Hogs Haven</a> In this week’s Reacts survey, we asked Hogs Haven readers to identify their greatest concern — if any — about Jayden Daniels in the upcoming season. As it turned out, 76% of respondents chose one of two answers, in nearly equal numbers. While 36% of readers who responded to the survey expressed complete confidence in Jayden, four out of ten — the largest single group of poll participants — answered that their greatest concern was that the 3rd year quarterback would again suffer one or more serious injuries.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/165324/questions-answers-mailbag-offense-coaching-roles-brian-burns-dexter-lawrence\">New York Giants mailbag: How good will the offense be? – Big Blue View</a> Norm, offense was not the problem for the Giants in 2025. Despite losing Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, the Giants scored 22.4 points per game, 16th in the league. That is six more than in 2024 (16.1), and more than the Philadelphia Eagles (22.1). A team at the midpoint of the league in scoring should be competitive in most of its games. Whatever their shortcomings, ex-coaches Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka get some credit for that. Development is never linear, though. Simply because the offense improved a year ago does not mean it is going to take a similar leap this year. There are a lot of questions.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/post/F8ZU7XrbxSvC\">Who will be a surprise Wild Card team? – SB Nation</a> For Day 2 of the NFL Predictions Grid let us know which team you think will reach the playoffs as a Wild Card team after defying expectations and outplaying what the experts predicted. Maybe they are expected to still be a year or two away from contending or even a complete afterthought, but come on at the right time and earn a playoff spot, even if they don’t win the division.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49353060/kickers-2026-nfl-four-point-field-goal-rule-change-ufl-cam-little-brandon-aubrey\">Should the NFL adopt the UFL’s 4-point field goal rule? – ESPN</a> Should the NFL consider making field goals of 60 or more yards worth four points? While there’s currently no momentum or proposal by the NFL competition committee, some current players and Pro Football Hall of Famers are at least intrigued (with mixed opinions) by the idea of awarding an additional point for converting on a distance that isn’t all that rare anymore.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784380963;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Makai Lemon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2747;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"276c55b126ed73d2c05540bc9ae380b4\";s:5:\"title\";s:89:\"Seahawks plan a heavy workload for rookie RB Jadarian Price, maybe including kick returns\";s:4:\"link\";s:150:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/seahawks-plan-a-heavy-workload-for-rookie-rb-jadarian-price-maybe-including-kick-returns\";s:11:\"description\";s:198:\"When the Seahawks\' rookies reported to training camp on Friday, the highest-profile player in the group was first-round running back Jadarian Price, who projects to have a very big role as a rookie.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2955:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_seahawkssale_260713\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"619786\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_seahawkssale_260713\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_seahawkssale_260713\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Khosla purchases Seahawks for record number\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/vinod-khosla-led-group-purchases-seattle-seahawks-for-a-record-number\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-13T17:35:12Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n When the Seahawks\' rookies reported to training camp on Friday, the highest-profile player in the group was first-round running back Jadarian Price, who projects to have a very big role as a rookie.Price will obviously get a lot of carries after last year\'s leading rusher, Kenneth Walker, left Seattle in free agency, and last year\'s second-leading rusher, Zach Charbonnet, suffered a torn ACL in the divisional round of the playoffs. But Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Price will contribute more than just running the ball.\"We\'re going to run wide zone and he\'s going to run wide zone,\" Macdonald said, via Seahawks.com. \"We\'re going to run some gap scheme. He\'s going to run some of that too and then the pass game he can come alive, too. I think that\'s part of our offense in general, that we can take another step in including our halfbacks in the pass game. Then, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/training-camp-storylines-does-rookie-jadarian-price-win-the-starting-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he’s a great special teams player as well</a>. 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He nearly did this spring, but reportedly came to an agreement with the Chiefs just days before the new league year began in March. It prevented him from seeing how high the free market […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7822:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 26: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is interviewed by CBS Sports Jim Nance after the AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs on January 26, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe latest\n\n<a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs </a>tight end Travis Kelce has never experienced unrestricted free agency during his time in the NFL. He nearly did this spring, but reportedly came to an agreement with the Chiefs just days before the new league year began in March.\n\nIt prevented him from seeing how high the free market would value his football skills, but he, unsurprisingly, will get to be the center point of a bidding war for his other talents.\n\n<a href=\"https://people.com/nate-burleson-jokes-he-d-gladly-take-a-pay-cut-for-cbs-to-hire-travis-kelce-after-chiefs-star-retires-from-nfl-12021454\">Nate Burleson Jokes He’d ‘Gladly Take a Pay Cut’ for CBS to Hire Travis Kelce After Chiefs Star Retires from NFL | People</a>\n\n\n“Trav is the guy that they’re gonna put on camera and he’s gonna do amazing,” Burleson said. “He’s articulate, he got the swag, he knows the game and he’s a master of being in front of a microphone given his podcast and the success.” \n\n\n\n“Travis Kelce is a receiver in the tight end’s body,” he added. “And if we know anything about receivers, we love attention and we love to hear ourselves talk and we love to listen to ourselves. So, he’s going to continue to want to hear himself talk.” \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/pre-camp-breakdown-looking-at-the-chiefs-linebackers-x8504\">Pre-Camp Breakdown: Looking at the Chiefs Linebackers | The Mothership</a>\n\n\nThe Chiefs kept six linebackers for Week 1 last season, doing so for the third time in the last seven years (2019, 2023). Kansas City has also kept as few as five (2020, 2021, 2024) and four (2022) in recent seasons.\n\n\n\nNotably, five of the six linebackers who made the team last year are still with Kansas City in Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, Jack Cochrane, Cooper McDonald and Jeffrey Bassa. The lone member of that crew who isn’t back for 2026 is Leo Chenal, potentially opening up a spot for one of the other three linebackers currently on the roster.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/onsi/the-biggest-question-nobody-is-asking-about-the-chiefs-and-how-they-answer-it\">The Biggest Question Nobody Is Asking About the Chiefs (And How They Answer It) | Sports Illustrated</a>\n\n\nAn uncharacteristically poor 2025-26 effort left the Kansas City Chiefs with plenty of things to sort out during the offseason. General manager Brett Veach and his coaching staff have worked hard to patch up existing holes, but there’s one question that isn’t getting asked enough.\n\n\n\nWith Chiefs training camp on the horizon, a new-look defense is tasked with fitting a wide variety of pieces together in time for Week 1. At defensive end, where will rookie R Mason Thomas slot in once the game of musical chairs concludes?\n\n\n\n\nAround the NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49386293/ethan-pocic-signing-1-year-deal-ravens-sources-say\">Ethan Pocic signing 1-year deal with Ravens, sources say | ESPN</a>\n\n\nBaltimore didn’t reveal terms, but sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter the agreement is for one year.\n\n\n\nThe deal has a maximum value of $4.5M, sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.\n\n\n\nPocic will have a chance to replace former Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-suspends-cardinals-personnel-executive-ryan-gold-indefinitely-for-violating-league-s-gambling-policy\">NFL suspends Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating league’s gambling policy | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nThe league said Friday that its investigation determined that Gold provided confidential, non-public inside information regarding 2026 draft selections by the Cardinals before the picks were announced, and Gold also participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games. The league didn’t say who Gold had provided with the information.\n\n\n\n“The Gambling Policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, strictly prohibits anyone in the NFL from participating in or facilitating any form of sports gambling, and from providing third parties non-public information,” the NFL said in a statement. “Although there is no reason to believe the integrity of any NFL game was affected, the League takes any violation of the Gambling Policy with the utmost seriousness.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/drake-maye-already-some-chemistry-with-a-j-brown-excited-to-build-more\">Drake Maye: Already some chemistry with A.J. Brown, excited to build more | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\n\n“A.J.’s been awesome,” Maye said, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. “I’m really looking forward to playing with him. I’m looking forward to getting to camp and building some chemistry. And I know there’s already some there for me. You just gotta throw it near him, and he’ll make a play. He’s a great teammate. He’s been great so far. He loves to win, so we share that.”\n\n\nIn case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride\n\n<a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-roster/205494/chiefs-highest-career-stakes-jaylon-moore\">Chiefs with the highest career stakes this season: Jaylon Moore</a>\n\n\n\n\nThe lack of playable tackles all but guarantees Moore will be in the NFL somewhere in 2027 barring injury. Whether that sees him continue to make $15 million or more per season or take a bargain free-agent swing tackle offer depends on what he looks like on the right side. A full season of solid play will see him handsomely compensated in Kansas City or elsewhere a year from now.\n\n\n\nLosing his job to second-year pro Esa Pole, or seeing the Chiefs free-agent shopping at right tackle after camp, would impact Moore’s future-earnings potential, likely setting him up to play the remainder of his career on a series of diminishing one-year contracts.\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social Media\n\n\nFacebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadPride/\">Like our page</a>\n\n\n\nInstagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadpride/\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nX: Follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/arrowheadpride\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nAP Staff on X: <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/21408757/arrowhead-pride-on-social-media\">See complete list</a>\n\n\n\n90.9 The Bridge on X: Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/909thebridge\">@909thebridge</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784380500;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Arrowheadlines\";i:1;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1466;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Travis Kelce\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2749;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aa7b814fcd7f6b61450ea2ea67f95e23\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"For rookie drafts coming up. Who are some solid late round dart throws?\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzvksi/for_rookie_drafts_coming_up_who_are_some_solid/\";s:11:\"description\";s:478:\"Last year It was Gadsden, Jacory, Dante Thornton, and Brashard Smith. Who are some late round flyers who might be available at the end of the 4th? And is it safe to waive some failure to launch second year players like Thornton and Smith if roster space is tight? Thinking about holding onto Thornton but he really looked bad last year. Geno sucked but he certainly had opportunities in the beginning of the year. submitted by /u/Responsible-Key5196 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:802:\"Last year It was Gadsden, Jacory, Dante Thornton, and Brashard Smith. Who are some late round flyers who might be available at the end of the 4th? And is it safe to waive some failure to launch second year players like Thornton and Smith if roster space is tight? Thinking about holding onto Thornton but he really looked bad last year. Geno sucked but he certainly had opportunities in the beginning of the year. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Responsible-Key5196\"> /u/Responsible-Key5196 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzvksi/for_rookie_drafts_coming_up_who_are_some_solid/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzvksi/for_rookie_drafts_coming_up_who_are_some_solid/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784380372;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12455;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brashard Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2750;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8791010178d14017e09053b4ee9d06c1\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Do you agree with the trade value for these Jets players?\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-rumors/95054/do-you-agree-with-the-trade-value-for-these-jets-players\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently penned an article about trade value for players across the NFL. He had the following estimations for Jets players. One first-round pick and more: Edge David Bailey, WR Garrett Wilson. Both players came close to the two first-round pick category for me, but Bailey’s concerns holding up against the run might […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3111:\"\n\n\n \n New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) warms up during an NFL Week 10 game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. | Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently penned an<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value\"> article about trade value</a> for players across the NFL. He had the following estimations for Jets players.\n\n\nOne first-round pick and more: Edge David Bailey, WR Garrett Wilson. Both players came close to the two first-round pick category for me, but Bailey’s concerns holding up against the run might give teams that want to play with light boxes and ask more out of their edge defenders on early downs some pause. Wilson is coming off an injury-impacted 2025 and hasn’t had that truly great season that would launch him into the top tier of wide receivers (although I’d chalk that up to bad quarterback play).\n\n\n\nOne first-round pick: OT Olu Fashanu, OT Armand Membou, TE Kenyon Sadiq. Both Jets tackles might also be close to landing something more than a first-rounder. Membou might be the better player of the two, but Fashanu improved after an uneven rookie season and was much more consistent in Year 2. Fashanu also plays left tackle for the Jets, making him a more valuable proposition in trades. Playing in front of a more stable QB situation would make both tackles look better, but both Fashanu and Membou would be easy first-round picks again in redrafts of their respective draft classes.\n\n\n\nMissing out: RB Breece Hall, WR Omar Cooper Jr. Reports last season suggested that the Jets would have dealt Hall for a third-round pick, with the best incoming offer only landing as a fourth-round selection from the Chiefs. Cooper was a late first-round pick, and while he plays a premium position, the Indiana product will need to prove himself at the pro level to establish more confidence in that grade to other organizations.\n\n\nI can’t say I disagree with any of the assessments here. Wilson is the team’s one proven star. Bailey’s Draft pedigree makes him worth more than a first round pick. In fact, it’s common sense that other teams would have given up more than a first round pick a few months back in the NFL Draft to move up for him (although nobody would meet the Jets’ price). \n\nRecent first round picks who have played effective ball like Fashanu and Membou would likely bring back that first round pick, while Sadiq’s pedigree makes him worth that.\n\nWhat do you think of these values?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784379600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Jets Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8146;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Garrett Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13363;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"David Bailey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2751;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"989d3b40a975c5bbeae4289b0a847721\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Commanders fans fear another season of injury for Jayden Daniels – poll results\";s:4:\"link\";s:143:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/425254/commanders-fans-fear-another-season-of-injury-for-jayden-daniels-poll-results\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"In this week’s Reacts survey, we asked Hogs Haven readers to identify their greatest concern — if any — about Jayden Daniels in the upcoming season. As it turned out, 76% of respondents chose one of two answers, in nearly equal numbers. While 36% of readers who responded to the survey expressed complete confidence in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8599:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is helped off the field after an injury during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images \n\nIn <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/424742/what-worries-you-about-jayden-daniels-in-2026-commanders-survey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/424742/what-worries-you-about-jayden-daniels-in-2026-commanders-survey\">this week’s Reacts survey</a>, we asked Hogs Haven readers to identify their greatest concern — if any — about Jayden Daniels in the upcoming season.\n\nAs it turned out, 76% of respondents chose one of two answers, in nearly equal numbers. While 36% of readers who responded to the survey expressed complete confidence in Jayden, four out of ten — the largest single group of poll participants — answered that their greatest concern was that the 3rd year quarterback would again suffer one or more serious injuries.\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\nAre the injury concerns justified?\n\nIt’s hard to dismiss the injury concern given that Jayden Daniels has, 4 times in two seasons, been unable, due to injury, to finish games that he started. He also completely missed 10 games in 2025 due to a variety of injuries and ailments.\n\nJayden suffered three key injuries in his sophomore year in the NFL. The first occurred in Week 2 — a knee sprain that sidelined him for two weeks. That was followed by a hamstring injury around Week 7 that caused him to miss another game. The final blow came in two stages. The first occurred in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks when he suffered a dislocated elbow; he managed to return to the field in Week 14, but fell hard on that same elbow while chasing down a defender who had made interception, re-aggravating the injury and ending his season.\n\nThe knee sprain was caused by a scramble up the middle on Thursday Night Football during a Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He landed awkwardly as he was tackled, which ultimately resulted in a low-grade knee sprain. Despite the injury, he actually finished playing out the game before an MRI the following Monday confirmed the sprain.\n\nHis hamstring injury was caused by a sack-and-fumble play early in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys when Dallas linebacker Shemar James rushed up the middle on a first-and-10. Daniels pulled the ball down to avoid throwing an interception, but as James hit him and pulled him backward, Daniels lunged forward to protect the ball (which he fumbled) and, on the sack, James landed awkwardly on the back of Jayden’s leg.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-qb-jayden-daniels-elbow-not-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniels’ elbow dislocation</a> was caused by a scramble and sack play late in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks when Daniels took a snap on second-and-goal and scrambled to his right. Seattle linebacker Drake Thomas tracked him down and sacked him at the 4-yard line. As Daniels was slung to the ground, he instinctively planted his left hand (his non-throwing arm) to break the fall, resulting in the dislocation. He re-aggravated the injury on the road in Minnesota when he was blocked to the ground chasing after a defensive back who had intercepted Daniels’ pass to Terry McLaurin in the red zone.\n\n\n\n\n\nHis four injury events in 2025 were the result of (No. 1) scrambling on a called pass play; (No. 2) a sack on a called pass play; (No. 3) a scramble and a sack on a called pass play; and (No. 4) an awkward fall while moving towards a ball-carrier following an interception on a pass play.\n\nOne thing that’s noticeable about that list is that none of the four 2025 injury events happened on called runs; rather, they happened on scrambles, sacks and turnovers.\n\nMany fans tend to diminish the one significant injury JD5 is known to have sustained in 2024 because he didn’t miss any games, but <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/final-thoughts-jayden-daniels-considered-week-to-week-with-rib-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">he broke one or more ribs</a> on an awkward tackle from behind at the end of a 46-yard run off of a zone read on the first play of the game.\n\nOne of Daniels’ great strengths as a player — his mobility and skill in extending plays — also adds to the injury risk, since it’s inevitable that of these plays will end up with the quarterback being tackled awdwardly.\n\nAre these injuries inevitable?\n\nIt’s axiomatic that NFL players are never completely healthy during the season; they play with pain. Listen to Jayden in press conferences, informal interviews or even the recently released QUARTERBACK series on Netflix, and he quickly reveals the “toughness” mindset that is common among football players — the inclination to ‘rub some dirt on it’ and get back in the game. He clearly feels that, if he’s breathing, he owes it to his teammates to play, not to mention that he wants to be on the field for his own gratification.\n\nIt seems clear from other comments he’s made with a microphone nearby that coaches have talked to him about being a good teammate in a different way; that is, by protecting himself from injury so that he can play every down at an optimal level — helping his team win games by avoiding injury. I imagine that there may also have been a quiet word or two about the organization’s investment of draft capital, salary cap, and coaching time into his development, and the attendant need to avoid depreciating or wasting that investment by missing games or cutting short his career.\n\nTo a greater or lesser extent, Adam Peters, Dan Quinn, David Blough and Jayden Daniels himself have all talked about changes designed to protect Washington’s franchise quarterback. The front office has worked to build a reliable group of blockers that includes the O-line, tight ends, running backs, and possibly even wide receivers. The coaches are focused on implementing a scheme that will feature more running back carries and more play-action passing in an effort to reduce the number of hits that JD5 has to take. Without a doubt, there’s a lot of coaching going on with respect to Jayden’s decision-making and the things he can do to protect himself.\n\n\n\n\n\nIt appears that more than 1/3 of our survey respondents are ready to either believe that Jayden and the coaches will make the adjustments needed to avoid a repeat of 2025, or that they perceive the ‘25 season to have been a fluke that is unlikely to be repeated in ‘26.\n\nCapable of magic\n\nWhile there are reasons for concern about the downside risk of potential injuries, there can be no doubt about the upside that Jayden Daniels brings to an NFL field. In 2024, he carried a middling roster and a bad defense to the NFC Championship game, winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award along the way. 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If he can stay healthy and play to his potential, then Commanders fans can dare to hope that they’re seeing the start of yet another golden age of burgundy & gold football.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784379600;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Reacts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2752;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b4aa491816632379b8c39b859b2ba1c1\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"2026 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Kaytron Allen\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/18/2026-dynasty-rookie-post-draft-update-kaytron-allen/\";s:11:\"description\";s:41:\"Will Kaytron Allen become a dynasty star?\";s:7:\"content\";s:2349:\"\n \n The NFL Draft is behind us, rookie drafts are taking place, and as dynasty managers we are looking ahead to the upcoming season. In our Dynasty Rookie Draft Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.\nSituation\nName: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994179/Kaytron_Allen\">Kaytron Allen</a>\nPosition: Running Backs\nPro Team: Washington Commanders\nCollege Team: Penn State\nDraft Status: Round 6; Pick 6\nFew running backs in the 2026 rookie class generated as much debate as Washington Commanders rookie Kaytron Allen. Allen leaves Penn State as the program’s all-time leading rusher after four productive seasons, showing consistency, vision, and physicality. Still, NFL teams let him slide to the sixth round, and his decision to skip athletic testing amplified concerns about his explosiveness.\nFor dynasty managers, Allen is a classic “production versus projection” case. His résumé says he can play in the NFL, but his athletic profile and draft capital leave little margin for error. 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But for some football players, it’s been a frustrating month to watch soccer players play on natural grass in the same stadiums these NFL players are forced to play on artificial grass. The NFLPA has noted that 92 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4009:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 07: Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) sits on the turf after being injured on a catch-and-run play during an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on January 7, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe FIFA World Cup will come to close on Sunday, ending over a month of thrilling soccer. But for some football players, it’s been a frustrating month to watch soccer players play on natural grass in the same stadiums these NFL players are forced to play on artificial grass. The NFLPA has noted that 92 percent of their players want to play on natural grass, and in their eyes, the World Cup proves that it’s possible. \n\nSeven different NFL stadiums that have artificial grass were outfitted with natural grass for the World Cup: the Rams’/Chargers’ SoFi Stadium, Falcons’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, Giants’/Jets’ MetLife Stadium, Patriots’ Gillettee Stadium, Texans’ NRG Stadium, and Seahawks’ Lumen Field.\n\nFor the past few months, players and the NFLPA have been using the hashtag #WorthTheCost to express a desire to get the NFL to make the change. For example, San Francisco 49ers tight end <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPA/status/2070303627063771513/photo/1\">George Kittle offered a long statement on grass fields through the NFLPA’s Twitter account</a>.\n\n\n“We’ve made it clear that we prefer grass fields. We know it’s better on our bodies. And clearly, we know it’s possible based on everything that went into putting down grass fields for the World Cup in each stadium.\n\n\n\n“At this point, it comes down to the NFL making it a priority and choosing to invest in us as players, because our bodies are our business, which they get to capitalize on!“\n\n\nOn Friday, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta joined the voices, posting an Instagram story with the words, “WHY CAN’T WE HAVE THIS TOO” in front of a photograph of So-Fi Stadium with natural grass being mowed. \n\nNotably, LaPorta suffered a knee injury back in his rookie season at Ford Field when his foot appeared to get caught in the home stadium’s artificial turf. Despite the injury, LaPorta didn’t end up missing time, although he was limited in Detroit’s deep playoff run that year.\n\nIn 2023, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/1/6/23542354/detroit-lions-changing-ford-field-turf-safer-core-monofilament-surface-2023\">the Lions updated their artificial turn in an effort to move away from the highly unpopular slit-film turf style</a>. But the team has shown no interest in trying to swap to natural grass outside of a brief moment when <a href=\"https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/07/16/decision-retractable-roof-ford-field-coming-soon-part-detroit-mls-bid/788696002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z114823e1151xxv114823d--53--b--53--&gca-ft=167&gca-ds=sophi\">Detroit was considering a retractable roof and grass field when bidding for an MLS team</a>, but<a href=\"https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2018/10/18/detroit-mls-expansion-ford-field-roof/1681151002/\"> ultimately decided it wasn’t feasible</a>. They didn’t win the bid for a soccer team. \n\n“We’re committed,” coach Dan Campbell said about the turf change. “(Lions owner) Sheila (Hamp) and (team president) Rod (Wood) are committed to finding—whatever it is. We know we can’t have grass. We’re a dome team, so let’s find the very best, the best rated turf that we can get, and so, that’s been a priority.” \n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784376000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";i:1;s:8:\"NFL News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Sam LaPorta\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2754;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0eb9ffe6e339e11deecd5592e99f47ba\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"New York Giants mailbag: How good will the offense be?\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/165324/questions-answers-mailbag-offense-coaching-roles-brian-burns-dexter-lawrence\";s:11:\"description\";s:331:\"Norm Weiss asks: Ed, last year when Nabers went down and Skattebo went down, based on past history, I thought the offense would collapse. Instead, they were consistently better than they had been in years. I believe that the growth of the offensive line into a quality unit and intangibles from Jaxon Dart’s leadership were […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13049:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nNorm Weiss asks: Ed, last year when Nabers went down and Skattebo went down, based on past history, I thought the offense would collapse. Instead, they were consistently better than they had been in years. I believe that the growth of the offensive line into a quality unit and intangibles from Jaxon Dart’s leadership were at the heart of the improved offense. With the drafting of Mauigoa, Dart’s further development, new coaching staff and the return of Nabers and Skattebo, do you think the Giants will have a top offense or am I just dreaming?\n\nEd says: Norm, offense was not the problem for the Giants in 2025. Despite losing Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, the Giants scored 22.4 points per game, 16th in the league. That is six more than in 2024 (16.1), and more than the Philadelphia Eagles (22.1). A team at the midpoint of the league in scoring should be competitive in most of its games.\n\nWhatever their shortcomings, ex-coaches Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka get some credit for that.\n\nDevelopment is never linear, though. Simply because the offense improved a year ago does not mean it is going to take a similar leap this year. There are a lot of questions:\n\n\nBeyond being physical, which has constantly been promised, what will the scheme look like?\n\n\n\nWill Jaxson Dart, with a new scheme and new coaches, take a step forward? Will he regress?\n\n\n\nWhen will Nabers be available? How close will he be to the player he was in 2024?\n\n\n\nWho else steps up at wide receiver?\n\n\n\nWill tight end Isaiah Likely be the impact player the Giants are paying him to be?\n\n\n\nHow will Sisi Mauigoa play as a rookie?\n\n\n\nWill Andrew Thomas stay healthy?\n\n\nThe most important of those questions is, of course, the development of Dart. I have no concerns about the <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165281/how-can-matt-nagy-brian-callahan-and-greg-roman-coexist\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165281/how-can-matt-nagy-brian-callahan-and-greg-roman-coexist\">working relationships of the Giants offensive coaches,</a> many of whom have previously been head coaches or play callers. I have talked to most of them about the situation. They each know the jobs they signed up for, the chain of command, the expectations of the head coach, and that team success is the best thing for each of their careers.\n\nI believe the offense has a chance to be better this season, but I’m not predicting a massive leap. \n\n\n\nChristopher Scanlon asks: For good reason, there’s been an awful lot of talk about our hopes for the D line’s ability to stop the run this season. I’d like to pivot to the D line’s impact on the pass rush, though. Specifically, Dexter Lawrence‘s impact on the edge’s productivity. Brian Burns had a career year last year. From non-Giants fans, though, there was murmuring about him being overrated and that a good number of his sacks were a result of double teams on and pressure of the middle by Lawrence. I’m not a film guy so I don’t know how much credence to give that perspective. When considering Burns‘ productivity, how much of it do you attribute to the Lawrence effect? Without his presence, do you think that it is likely that Burns falls back to earth? We have a lot riding on the strength of our pass rush and I wonder if it’s likely to be as as effective as we hope without a real presence of the middle. In a broader sense, don’t edges always kind of rely on the pocket being collapsed to flush the quarterback out for maximum effectiveness?\n\nEd says: Chris, there is no doubt that the attention paid to Lawrence helps everyone around him. That is what a great nose tackle can do. D.J. Reader isn’t the pass rush Lawrence is. Few nose tackles have ever been. The nine sacks in 12 games Lawrence had a couple of seasons back is unheard of at that position.\n\nNow, do I know how Lawrence impacted Burns’ sacks? No, I don’t. I don’t have data on how often Lawrence was on the field or double-teamed when Burns got a sack. \n\nI do understand how some people can call Burns overrated. He was second in the NFL in sacks last season, but his advanced pass rush numbers don’t back that up. His pass rush pressure rate of 7.7% was only 30th among 62 qualifiers. His pass rush win percentage of 7.0% was 60th. Those are from Pro Football Focus. ESPN ranked Burns 11th in pass rush win rate among edge defenders.\n\nThose numbers might indicate that on a down-to-down basis there are plenty of guys who created more pressure. They also indicate that when he did get pressure, Burns finished the job.\n\nCould Burns “fall back to earth?” He is entering his eighth season, and the 16.5 sacks he had last year were a career-high and just the second time he reached double figures. He’s not Myles Garrett. He’s not going to reach those numbers every year. I thought Burns was fantastic in 2024, but his sack total was 8.5 and he didn’t get the attention I thought he deserved for how well he played.\n\nThis will be a different defense, with a coordinator in Dennard Wilson who will use players a little differently and create pressure in ways Shane Bowen did not.\n\nYou make a good point that edge players need interior rushers to collapse the pocket. That denies quarterbacks a place to step up and avoid edge pressure.\n\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=arrowheadpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bigblueview.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\nWayne Mirsky asks: I am a little confused about the roles of the Giants coaching staff.\n\nDo you think that having Nagy, Callahan and Roman involved in the offense is too many cooks in the kitchen? Have you ever seen anything like this arrangement? What is Willie Taggart’s role as the running backs coach?\n\nAs to defense Donald D’Alesio is the Passing Game Coordinator and Secondary Coach and Addison Lynch is the defensive back field coach. Confusing. What are their roles? Finally what is Megan Rosburg’s role with the team and coaching?\n\nEd says: Wayne, this question keeps coming up. I am confused by why people are confused, or why they somehow think John Harbaugh should not have hired the most talented coaches he could get.\n\nBefore I get into how it works, let me point you to the New England Patriots. Mike Vrabel has Josh McDaniels, a two-time NFL head coach as his offensive coordinator. He has two-time NFL head coach and former Syracuse coach Doug Marrone coaching his offensive line. Vrabel has former Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown as his pass game coordinator. That worked well enough last year to get New England to the Super Bowl.\n\nWith the LA Chargers, Jim Harbaugh has Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator and Adam Gase as passing game specialst. Both are former head coaches. In Washington, former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn handles the running backs.\n\nWhy do the Giants have too many cooks in the kitchen? Every team has position coaches. Many teams have former head coaches or long-time coordinators on staff as senior assistants or consultants. Once a person loses a head-coaching job, he often has to work his way back up the ladder. Honestly, every assistant coach in the league would like to advance, which also means they would like to be heard in their current job.\n\nMatt Nagy is the coordinator. He will call plays and is ultimately responsible for what is, and is not, in the play book and the weekly game plan. He will, as any coordinator should, take input and ideas from all of his position coaches. When I asked him about the “too many cooks” idea, he wasn’t buying. \n\n“It’s really been invigorating for me,” Nagy said. “To your question, you have all these guys that have all this experience and backgrounds of coordinators, head coaches. There’s a lot. I mean, there’s a lot of guys.\n\n“Going into this, you can look at it different ways. I think if you look at it one way you could say, well, my title is offensive coordinator, and it’s my job to do everything. That’s not true. You know, we have so many – Coach Harbs did such a great job at bringing in guys with a ton of experience, and I’d be foolish to not use that. They’ve been amazing.\n\n“It’s been so much fun putting this offense together, our offense here. I know a lot of different coaches with a lot of different backgrounds from different teams, a lot of different coaches with OC experience, head coaching experience.\n\n“For me it’s so important for all of us – and we talked about it – put the egos aside. Let’s make this ours. Let’s not worry about whose idea it is. Let’s make it our idea, and let’s run with it. Let’s make it make sense to the guys, and let’s go out there and figure out as we go through OTAs and into training camp what we’re going to look like.”\n\nBrian Callahan is the quarterbacks coach, and will work directly with Dart. I talked at length with Callahan this spring. His choice this offseason was to take the job with the Giants, or not work at all. Yes, he wants to be a coordinator or head coach again. He gets there by helping Dart and the offense succeed. He gets there by doing the job he was hired to do, and doing it well, not by undermining Nagy. Greg Roman will have a clearly defined role.\n\nHarbaugh is a strong, veteran head coach. Every coach he hired knows he has a clear, narrow role. Willie Taggart, a former college head coach, will coach running backs. That’s it. Mike Bloomgren, a former college head coach, will coach the offensive line. That’s it. Tim Kelly, a two-time offensive coordinator, will coach tight ends. That’s it.\n\nEvery coach will contribute ideas. That’s what happens on good staffs. Nagy — and Harbaugh — will make the decisions. The rest of the coaches know that.\n\nOn defense, the titles are confusing. The roles are not. Addison Lynch coaches the cornerbacks. Donald D’Alesio is in charge of the safeties, and is really the boss in the secondary as pass game coordinator. As D’Alesio explained in the spring, much of the work is collaborative.\n\nMegan Rosburg is basically in the role that Laura Young occupied on Daboll’s staff. Here is what her bio says about the work she did for Harbaugh with the Baltimore Ravens:\n\n\nRosburg assisted Harbaugh in all areas, including football operations, scheduling, communications and staff management, since she joined the Ravens in 2022. Additionally, she has worked with the defensive line and outside linebackers for the past four seasons, officially adding defensive assistant to her title in 2024.\n\n\nRosburg is listed as a defensive assistant. What group or groups she will work with I am not certain. She has been around the game most of her life. Her father, Jerry Rosburg, was formerly Ravens special teams coordinator/associate head coach Jerry Rosburg. He served under Harbaugh from 2008-2018.\n\n\n\nSubmit a question\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784376000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"New York Giants discussion\";i:1;s:23:\"New York Giants mailbag\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2755;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3e3115c0d3e2954c9619347e7886dc7c\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Former ESPN analyst confidently declares Joe Burrow best QB in NFL\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194352/former-espn-joe-burrow-best-qb-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"Merril Hoge was an NFL analyst on ESPN for over 20 years. He also played running back and fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers for seven seasons and then one year for the Chicago Bears. To say he’s seen his fair share of football is an understatement. So when Hoge has an opinion about current quarterbacks […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2155:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 7: Merril Hoge, a football analyst for ESPN television and a former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, looks on from the sideline before a game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 7, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 30-27. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nMerril Hoge was an NFL analyst on ESPN for over 20 years. \n\nHe also played running back and fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers for seven seasons and then one year for the Chicago Bears. \n\nTo say he’s seen his fair share of football is an understatement. \n\nSo when Hoge has an opinion about current quarterbacks in the league, it’s worth paying attention. \n\nHe recently <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DavPCA-FKH0/?utm_source=ig_embed\">went on former ESPN colleague Trey Wingo’s podcast</a> and veered off a conversation about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ murky QB room to shower praise on Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow. \n\nThe analyst began by explaining that QBs can’t win championships alone. Otherwise, he argued, the Bengals would have won the Super Bowl two years in a row on account of having Burrow. “Joe Burrow is the best quarterback in football,” Hoge said. “Period.”\n\nWingo immediately stepped in and said, “People in Buffalo and Kansas City are going to be very mad at you.”\n\nHoge then explained his reasoning. “When you think from an actual accuracy, processing, fundamental, from the pocket… nobody better,” he said. Wingo acknowledged his point and said, “Totally fair.”\n\nWatch the clip below.\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DavPCA-FKH0/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784376000;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2756;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9e2f334d87f9c76d86ff958cf21fca78\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.06 (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-mock-draft-how-to-approach-pick-1-06-2026-advice/\";s:11:\"description\";s:246:\"Training camps are opening imminently, and things are about to kick up several gears. If you’ve paid no attention to fantasy football all offseason, now is the time to lock in and prepare with a fantasy football mock draft. If ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:22456:\"Training camps are opening imminently, and things are about to kick up several gears. If you’ve paid no attention to fantasy football all offseason, now is the time to lock in and prepare with a <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>.\nIf you’ve done hundreds of best ball drafts, now is the time to adjust for redraft. The beauty of a middle pick is you’re never more than 11 picks away from adding your next player. Plenty will change between now and Week 1. This is how to approach the 1.06 pick based on current <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP). \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.06\nPlayers to Consider at 1.06 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThese players will likely be available when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\n\n\nAt this point in the draft, both stud running backs, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, will be long gone. There isn’t a consensus 1.01, but both are typically gone within the top two picks, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> locked in as the 1.03 or 1.04 pick, at worst. \nShould Chase fall for any reason, he’s an obvious smash pick, but let’s not hold onto that hope too strongly. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> tend to go right after Chase, but it’s possible one might slip this far. This pick most likely comes down to a tier of four players before the back half of the draft.\nPlayers to Target at 1.06 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)</a>\nOff the field, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> hasn’t had a great offseason, and the Rams seem to be slightly hesitant to extend him, with reports suggesting that’s not in their immediate plans despite Nacua being extension-eligible and watching <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> reset the market. \nThings can change quickly, but for now, it sets Nacua up for what should be a massive prove-it year, both on and off the field. Nacua is coming off a career-high 10 receiving touchdowns, which, until 2025, had been the only area of his game that lacked, having scored nine in the previous two seasons combined.\n Perhaps with an improved defense, the Rams won’t be quite as pass-heavy this year, but Sean McVay has nearly always been aggressive. As long as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a> is healthy, Nacua deserves to be a top pick. If he makes it to the 1.06, you shouldn’t complain.<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)</a>\nIt was a truly special year for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a>, who led the league in receiving yards (1,793) and helped the Seahawks reach the Super Bowl. He also scored 10 touchdowns and was targeted a whopping 163 times (119 receptions). \nThe only cause for concern is that offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak left to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, which could lead to a dip in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">‘s</a> efficiency. The positive side, though, is that the team didn’t make any massive additions at receiver, aside from bringing back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashid-shaheed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashid Shaheed</a>. \nSeattle let <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> go despite <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a> still recovering from his ACL injury. If Charbonnet isn’t back and rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price</a> can’t adapt to the NFL quickly, could we see even more volume for Smith-Njigba?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> is coming off a very poor season by his lofty standards, rushing for 3.9 yards per carry, his lowest mark since 2020 in Carolina. This ranked 48th among running backs with 50+ rush attempts, while also ranking 47th in yards after contact per attempt and 29th in missed tackles forced. \nBut for fantasy purposes, that simply didn’t matter, as McCaffrey saw 129 targets, more than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> had. McCaffrey was the RB1 in points per game, scoring 2.5 points more than the RB2. \nOnce again, the 49ers did very little to persuade us that they don’t believe in McCaffrey’s ability to be a workhorse, instead continuing their habit of talking up a later-round dart throw at the position, who’ll likely struggle to see any involvement. \nMcCaffrey is 30 years old, but like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a>, he seems as committed as anyone to working hard year-round. If he can PPR scam his way to another dominant receiving role, it’s hard not to argue in his favor if you’re OK with some risk.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> was absolutely dominant for the first half of last season. Had <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> not gotten injured, Taylor most likely could have stayed effective throughout the whole season. \nAccording to teams synced with our FantasyPros tools, the Colts back led all players in playoff advance rate at 66.8%. Simply drafting Taylor gave you a two-in-three chance of making the playoffs. Sadly, though, that wasn’t the whole story. \nTaylor was the fantasy RB4 in points per game, but from Week 12 onwards, he was the RB21, with an explosive run rate of 0.7% (41st). He ranked 36th in yards after contact and scored only three rushing touchdowns. \nTaylor is heading into a contract year, likely his last massive one, after turning 27 this offseason. He’ll be motivated, have his quarterback returning, who might need to lean on the run game more, and once again has virtually no competition for touches. There’s a very real world where Taylor is a top-two back this season.\nTraining camp should be interesting for Taylor, who enters the final year of his contract. As of yet, we’ve heard no word on an extension, but it doesn’t sound like the two sides are in a bad way for now.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\nIt was a really disappointing 2025 for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, posting the second-lowest numbers of his career in targets (117), receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,077), with only his rookie season in 2020 worse. He also had a career-low three touchdowns. \nThe newly arrived <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> recorded a 22.1% target share in the red zone compared to Lamb’s 18.6%, which was also behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson</a>, who led the team with 23.1%. Contrast this to 2024, when Lamb had a 27.7% red-zone target share and led the team by 10%. In 2023, it was 28.8% and also led the team by 10%.\nIf you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range. Betting on Lamb’s well-established connection with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> and this team as a whole to bounce back isn’t the worst bet in the world.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\nWhen you draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a>, you have a pretty solid idea of what you’re getting. He has recorded over 119 targets in every one of the five seasons he’s played in the NFL and scored double-digit touchdowns in each of the last three. \nPerhaps the ceiling gets capped slightly if <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a> trends upwards and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta</a> is healthier, but the Lions were bad last season, and the most important thing is that they might have a competent play-caller once again in Drew Petzing. \nThe team has said they want to lean into what <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jared-goff.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jared Goff</a> does best by using play-action passes heavily. That would be a bonus for St. Brown, who has consistently led the team in first-read target share on such plays.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.06 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)</a>\nWe used to say the Vikings’ offensive scheme was quarterback-proof. We’ve seen the likes of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/joshua-dobbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Dobbs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a> thrive in Kevin O’Connell’s offense, but then <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jj-mccarthy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.J. McCarthy</a> came in and blew all that out of the water. He was so impressively bad that the coaching staff had to take middle-of-the-field passes out of the playbook because he couldn’t read the field. \nPerhaps McCarthy has enough talent to turn things around, or maybe <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyler-murray.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyler Murray</a> is the answer. So far, camp reports don’t suggest either player is distancing themselves from the other. This could turn into an annoying back-and-forth during the season, impacting the rest of the team’s play. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson-lb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Jefferson</a> had fewer receiving yards in 2025 (1,048) than he did in 2023, when he only played 10 games (1,074). Jefferson also had a career-low 12.5 yards per reception and a career-low two receiving touchdowns. Among receivers with 50+ targets, Jefferson ranked 58th in catchable target rate (71%). He may bounce back, but it’s hard to take Jefferson at his ADP.\nThere is some hype building for Jefferson of late, with some of the very best in the industry talking him up as being too cheap. Whether that pushes his price up significantly, though, remains to be seen.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a>\nIn 2024, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook</a> dominated, scoring 16 touchdowns and rushing for 1,009 yards. That production seemed unsustainable. In 2025, he recorded 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, and gave us even more reason to be confident. \nThe counter to this would be that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> is coming off his lowest passing yardage total since 2019 (3,668), and hasn’t thrown for more than 30 touchdowns in the last three seasons. However, the Bills seem positive their offense will take a step forward this year with the addition of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> under new head coach Joe Brady.\n That remains to be seen. If it does happen, and the team scores more passing touchdowns and moves the ball better, could it come at the expense of Cook’s ceiling?\nBeat reporters are speculating that Cook could catch more passes this season, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ray-davis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ray Davis</a> is a good player, and marginalizing him completely seems unlikely.\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.06 Fantasy Football Draft Pick \n\nThis part of the draft allows us to start either a wide receiver or a running back easily. Starting WR/WR, as we do in the mock draft below, could let you lean into Zero RB with an elite tight end, such as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride,</a> available in the third round. \nThe pivot would have been starting RB/RB with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a>.If you tilt towards a running back here, your wide receiver selections are likely <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a>. \nRunning back tends to dry up quicker than usual this year, but only having one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your wide receiver room struggling to catch up. \nFantasy Football Mock Draft From the 1.06 Pick\nWe used our <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE fantasy football mock draft simulator</a> to show you an example of a draft from the 1.06 position. 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Lamb\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7547;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Amon-Ra St. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2757;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a1b97e4005aa832b7939e6fa686960ea\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Top 6 Fantasy Football Draft Values on Yahoo (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:86:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/top-6-fantasy-football-draft-values-on-yahoo-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:249:\"While the 2026 NFL regular season is still a few months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is drafting ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10686:\"While the 2026 NFL regular season is still a few months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is drafting players at a value.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nBest Fantasy Football Draft Values on Yahoo\nLet’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on <a href=\"https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/draftanalysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yahoo ADP for redraft leagues</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough (NO)</a> – ADP 128.8 | QB26\nLast season, Shough was the QB4 over the final six weeks, averaging 20.1 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he had four top-12 finishes during that stretch. More importantly, the Saints made him one of the biggest winners this offseason. They improved the offensive line by signing <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-edwards.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Edwards</a>. New Orleans also added <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bryce-lance.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryce Lance</a> to go with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a>, giving Shough several options in the passing game. There is no reason why <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a> should have a higher ADP than him.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins (CLE)</a> – ADP 56.6 | RB23\nAn off-the-field issue hovered over Judkins this time last year, leaving fantasy players unsure what to do with him. However, he quickly became an RB2 for fantasy players after missing Week 1. Judkins had at least 18 rushing attempts for 110 yards or a touchdown in three consecutive games after making his career debut. Furthermore, he averaged 17.4 PPR fantasy points per game in the six contests with 18 or more rushing attempts. Judkins could be a top-10 running back this year, assuming he is 100% healthy for Week 1.\nDominate your fantasy draft from the first round to the final pick with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>, packed with expert strategy guides, tiered rankings, cheat sheets, and more.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason (MIN)</a> – ADP 128.3 | RB44\nWhile Mason averaged only 8.1 PPR fantasy points per game last year, he outperformed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a> on the ground, posting a better rushing yards per attempt average (4.8 vs. 4.2), yards after contact per attempt average (2.42 vs. 1.67), and touchdown per touch rate (3.5% vs. 1.9%). Meanwhile, the only running back the Vikings added this offseason was sixth-round rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/demond-claiborne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demond Claiborne</a>. If Jones struggles to stay healthy again after missing five games last year with multiple injuries, Mason could end the season as a borderline top-24 running back.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers (BAL)</a> – ADP 45.5 | WR19\nBaltimore made several changes to their receiving corps this offseason. Yet, Flowers’ role as the clear-cut No. 1 option in the passing game remains unchallenged. Last year, the former Boston College star averaged 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game, a career high. However, he was even better when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a> played, averaging 15 fantasy points per game on only 6.9 targets per contest. Despite coming off his first career WR1 finish, don’t be surprised if Flowers sets career highs in every category this season under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore (BUF)</a> – ADP 65.9 | WR26\nAfter years of dealing with subpar quarterbacks, Moore gets to play with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-olb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a> in 2026. Yet, he has been productive, averaging 14 or more PPR fantasy points per game in five of seven seasons since his rookie year despite never being an elite touchdown scorer. Meanwhile, the Bills have lacked a go-to wide receiver since <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefon Diggs</a> was traded. However, Diggs finished as the WR9 in his final season in Buffalo, averaging 9.4 targets and 16.1 fantasy points per game. Moore could have similar success with Allen under center.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo (WAS)</a> – ADP 129.6 | TE23\nOkonkwo is an excellent sleeper candidate, as he is in line to finish second on the Commanders in targets behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a>. Last year, the veteran set career-highs in receptions (56), targets (79), receiving yards (560), and PPR fantasy points per game (7.3) despite playing on an awful Tennessee Titans offense. Yet, he thrived late in the season as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-ward.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Ward</a> developed, averaging 12.7 fantasy points per game during the fantasy playoffs. 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For more from Mike, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/mike-fanelli.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Mike_NFL2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Mike_NFL2</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784374689;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:14:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:17:\"Fantasy Draft Kit\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:8:\"Sleepers\";i:7;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:8;s:12:\"Chig Okonkwo\";i:9;s:8:\"DJ Moore\";i:10;s:12:\"Jordan Mason\";i:11;s:16:\"quinshon judkins\";i:12;s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";i:13;s:11:\"Zay Flowers\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:6:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8210;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chig Okonkwo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8408;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordan Mason\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9997;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Zay Flowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12512;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinshon Judkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4983;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"DJ Moore\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2758;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0888a8a75166e86514114c5a0b37572c\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Will Patrick Mahomes Play Week 1? (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/will-patrick-mahomes-play-week-1-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:261:\"Let’s take a look at the latest news and notes around fantasy football, specifically the outlook for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes who’s coming off a season-ending injury. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:5441:\"Let’s take a look at the latest news and notes around fantasy football, specifically the outlook for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes who’s coming off a season-ending injury. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, NFL injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/FantasyProsNFL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@FantasyProsNFL</a> on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/player-news.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL Player News</a> page.\nGet the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros App</a> for <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fantasypros-fantasy-advice/id1141119371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS</a> and <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fantasypros.news&referrer=utm_source%3Dfantasypros%26utm_medium%3Dapp_page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android</a> now >>\nFantasy Football Injury News: Will Patrick Mahomes Play Week 1?\nCheck out the latest fantasy football injury updates and outlook for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes II</a> (knee) on track to be ready for Week 1\nThu, Jul 16th 11:56am EDT \nBy Ari Koslow\nIan Rapoport reportedly believes that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is “on track to be on the field Week 1.” (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)\nFantasy Impact: Per Rapoport, “Mahomes has been spending seven hours or so in the building rehabbing as much as humanly possible.” If he does make it back in that time, it will be roughly a nine month recovery for him.\nFantasy Football Outlook for 2026\nPatrick Mahomes’ fantasy appeal has diminished in recent years, and now the nine-year veteran is trying to recover from a major knee injury. Mahomes tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee late in the Chiefs’ Week 15 loss to the Chargers in mid-December. Reports say he has been rehabbing aggressively in hopes of starting the Chiefs’ Monday-night season opener against the Broncos on Sept. 14, which comes three days before his 31st birthday. Even if Mahomes is able to return for Week 1, his mobility could be compromised. Mahomes’ rushing production helped him get off to a fast fantasy start in 2025. Through eight weeks, he was QB1 in fantasy scoring at 25 points per game, fueled in part by 280 rushing yards and four TD runs. Mahomes finished the year tied for QB2 in fantasy points per game behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-allen-qb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Allen</a>, after finishing QB11 in FPPG (six games minimum) in both 2023 and 2024. Kansas City didn’t make any significant additions to Mahomes’ pass-catching arsenal in the offseason, but the Chiefs added RB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a>, who could make Mahomes’ life easier by providing the Chiefs with a credible running threat. \n– Pat Fitzmaurice\nOur first report on Patrick Mahomes’ return from injury came on January 15th, when he claimed that he is aiming to return for Week 1 with no restrictions. Given his mid-December surgery, Week 1 seems aggressively optimistic (less than 9 months).\nThat’s really the main question mark regarding Mahomes – when will he return and how effective will he be? Especially with his mobility. Mahomes ran a lot more in 2025 than he has in years past, hitting career-highs across the board (QB2 in PPG). But his passing has dipped in four consecutive seasons. And the injury makes it seem very much less likely we get Mahomes running nearly as much, especially to keep him out of harm’s way. Low-end QB1 territory feels right for the Chiefs QB, weighing his early-season performance with a high return in the latter portion of the 2026 season. \n– Andrew Erickson\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-football-podcast/id1138942145?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w?si=YOuECAqmSfuIiFca2d1N5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify</a> | <a href=\"https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZhbnRhc3lwcm9zLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwiw54SKoITqAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Podcasts</a> | <a href=\"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fantasypros-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stitcher</a> | <a href=\"https://soundcloud.com/fantasypros-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SoundCloud</a> | <a href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-fantasypros-fantasy-footba-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iHeartRadio</a>\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784374674;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:8:\"Featured\";i:2;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:3;s:3:\"NFL\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2759;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3f820df9dce4490781c8bcc3677ff1ba\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Even Dexter Lawrence has something to prove\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194321/dexter-lawrence-has-something-to-prove\";s:11:\"description\";s:349:\"Something to prove. It can be viewed as a theme heading into the 2026 Bengals season and throughout their offseason program. Frankly, this team has something to prove after three straight seasons without making the playoffs. And there are individual players on this team with something to prove coming into this season. Shemar Stewart, Barrett […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4196:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images \n\nSomething to prove. It can be viewed as a theme heading into the 2026 Bengals season and throughout their offseason program. \n\nFrankly, this team has something to prove after three straight seasons without making the playoffs. And there are individual players on this team with something to prove coming into this season. Shemar Stewart, Barrett Carter, Demetrius Knight Jr., Myles Murphy, Andrei Iosivas, Dexter Lawrence.\n\nWait, hold on. Dexter Lawrence? Something to prove? Isn’t he the best defensive tackle in the NFL, and that’s why the Bengals traded away the No. 10 overall pick to acquire him? \n\nWell, yes. You’re right. But even the greats find something they feel the need to prove to themselves and the rest of their team and the NFL going into the season. \n\nFor Lawrence, it’s improving on the number 0.5. That’s the number of sacks he had in 2025. Yup, just a half a sack.\n\nBut Lawrence knows that’s far from his standard.\n\n“If you turn on the tape, you’ll see what you’re supposed to see,” Lawrence said, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49358355/why-cincinnati-bengals-2026-nfl-dexter-lawrence-production-dipped-recently-ask-him\">who noted to ESPN Bengals beat reporter Ben Baby that the numbers aren’t everything.</a> “It’s more about proving myself right. I know who I am. People have been talking about me my whole life. It’s just the way this game goes. It’s just the way I’ve been in the spotlight my whole life.”\n\nLawrence has indeed been in the spotlight for a long time. The highest-ranked recruit to ever come out of the state of North Carolina, Lawrence was a part of two National Championship teams at Clemson and a First-Team All-American in 2018. \n\nDrafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Lawrence quickly established himself as a force of nature in the middle of the defensive line. A three-time Pro Bowler, Lawrence is only two seasons removed from a nine-sack season in 2024. Not to mention, he had 7.5 sacks in 2022 for a Giants team that advanced to the Divisional round of the playoffs.\n\n“I’m still out there clangin’ and bangin’,” Lawrence said. “Fresh start is more a retirement. But I would just say continuing my legacy and this is part of my journey.\n\n“At the end of the day for me, it’s how do I want to be remembered when I’m done,” Lawrence said. “Just to continue my dominance and help this organization win the Super Bowl.”\n\nLawrence may not be viewing this as a fresh start, but any rational, growth-minded person would tell you that a change can do you good. Consider, too, that the Giants were a dismal 4-13 last year, at one point losing nine straight games and constantly losing games they had opportunities to win. That has to be frustrating for any great player.\n\nFor Lawrence and the Bengals, this offseason was definitely one of change. Perhaps the Bengals’ stripes and fortunes will change this season as a result of their active offseason, culminating in the splash trade for the big war daddy.\n\nBengals Reacts\n\nIn this week’s Bengals Reacts, 30% of voters picked linebacker Barrett Carter as the projected starter who’s likeliest to get benched this season. Right behind him was safety Jordan Battle at 24% of the voting.\n\nThis survey was brought to you by <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784372700;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5847;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Dexter Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12560;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Shemar Stewart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2760;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dc50fc9d510613a545c424ccc33fa84d\";s:5:\"title\";s:85:\"New York Jets News: Fresh off a new contract, Breece Hall looks to take the next step\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95048/new-york-jets-news-fresh-off-a-new-contract-breece-hall-looks-to-take-the-next-step\";s:11:\"description\";s:352:\"Happy Saturday, Gang Green Nation. We are less than two weeks from the start of training camp. Today’s articles include positional previews and speculation about which players could surprise this season. There is also some talk about Jamal Adams wanting to return, which obviously isn’t going to happen. Which Jets player are you expecting to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7018:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 10, 2026; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets defensive back Malachi Moore (27) participates in a drill during minicamp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images \n\nHappy Saturday, Gang Green Nation.\n\nWe are less than two weeks from the start of training camp. Today’s articles include positional previews and speculation about which players could surprise this season. \n\nThere is also some talk about Jamal Adams wanting to return, which obviously isn’t going to happen.\n\nWhich Jets player are you expecting to outperform expectations this year?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-camp-position-preview-2026-running-back-breece-hall-isaiah-davis\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-camp-position-preview-2026-running-back-breece-hall-isaiah-davis\">NY Jets</a> – Jets 2026 Training Camp Preview | Breece Hall Leads a Big 3 in the Backfield\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/where-do-you-think-the-jets-will-take-the-biggest-statistical-jump-in-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/where-do-you-think-the-jets-will-take-the-biggest-statistical-jump-in-2026\">NY Jets</a> – Where Do You Think the Jets Will Take the Biggest Statistical Jump in 2026?\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-position-breakdown-wide-receiver-garrett-wilson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-position-breakdown-wide-receiver-garrett-wilson\">Bent</a> – Jets 2026 Position Breakdown: Will Garrett Wilson bounce back after injury-plagued 2025?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/17/ny-jets-trade-qb-cj-stroud/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/17/ny-jets-trade-qb-cj-stroud/\">Michael Nania</a> – Should the NY Jets make proposed trade for QB C.J. Stroud?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/17/ny-jets-players-pff-grades-overrated-underrated/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/17/ny-jets-players-pff-grades-overrated-underrated/\">Michael Nania</a> – Which NY Jets players are overrated/underrated by PFF grades?\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/new-york-jets/2026-nfl-draft-plans-leaked-cooper/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/new-york-jets/2026-nfl-draft-plans-leaked-cooper/\">Paul Esden Jr.</a> – Aaron Glenn’s 2026 Draft Plans Leaked by Jets Player\n\n<a href=\"https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/17/3-jets-players-with-everything-to-gain-at-training-camp/90912512007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/17/3-jets-players-with-everything-to-gain-at-training-camp/90912512007/\">Justin Melo</a> – 3 Jets players with everything to gain at training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/andre-cisco-eyeing-redemption-second-year-hometown-jets-01kx8mnfwyza\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/andre-cisco-eyeing-redemption-second-year-hometown-jets-01kx8mnfwyza\">Justin Fried</a> – Andre Cisco is eyeing redemption in second year with his hometown Jets\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/2027-nfl-mock-draft-jets-future-franchise-qb-defensive-starters-01kxenk7myez\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/2027-nfl-mock-draft-jets-future-franchise-qb-defensive-starters-01kxenk7myez\">Mike Luciano</a> – 2027 NFL Mock Draft lands Jets future franchise QB, 2 defensive starters\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/why-jets-fans-should-find-adonai-mitchell-sauce-gardner-trade-hysterical-01kxg7aeg3vs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/why-jets-fans-should-find-adonai-mitchell-sauce-gardner-trade-hysterical-01kxg7aeg3vs\">Jake Elman</a> – Why Jets fans should find the Adonai Mitchell-Sauce Gardner trade hysterical\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-move-quickly-before-robert-saleh-linked-trade-disappears-01kxk9asrn3x\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-move-quickly-before-robert-saleh-linked-trade-disappears-01kxk9asrn3x\">Richard Louis</a> – Jets should move quickly before this Robert Saleh-linked trade disappears\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-preview-by-position-new-look-defensive-line-offers-bright-future-01kxhjedb1hf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-preview-by-position-new-look-defensive-line-offers-bright-future-01kxhjedb1hf\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Training Camp Preview By Position: New-Look Defensive Line Offers Bright Future\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/aaron-glenn-celebrates-54th-birthday-with-jets-legacy-intact-01kxp867c2j3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/aaron-glenn-celebrates-54th-birthday-with-jets-legacy-intact-01kxp867c2j3\">Nick Faria</a> – Aaron Glenn Celebrates 54th Birthday with Jets’ Legacy Intact\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/former-jets-all-pro-jamal-adams-latest-tweet-brings-new-love-for-current-star-01kxnxhrdf4q\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/former-jets-all-pro-jamal-adams-latest-tweet-brings-new-love-for-current-star-01kxnxhrdf4q\">Nick Faria</a> – Former Jets All-Pro Jamal Adams’ Latest Tweet Brings New Love for Current Star\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-secondary-issues-could-be-solved-without-position-battles-01kxe2wq7x65\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-secondary-issues-could-be-solved-without-position-battles-01kxe2wq7x65\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets’ Secondary Issues Could Be Solved Without Position Battles\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-te-kenyon-sadiq-rookie-pass-catcher-immediate-impact-2026-no-7-01kxp6nqez8r\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-te-kenyon-sadiq-rookie-pass-catcher-immediate-impact-2026-no-7-01kxp6nqez8r\">Jovan Alford</a> – Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq: Rookie Pass Catcher Looks to Make Immediate Impact in 2026 at No. 7\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95041/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-17-26\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95041/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-17-26\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\nHave a great day!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784372400;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8155;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Breece Hall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2761;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"18d5acea59f6eb41acf7dd1d85f5fa0f\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Washington Commanders Camp Battles: Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-roster/425030/washington-commanders-camp-battleskickerjake-moody-vs-drew-stevens\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"The Washington Commanders have been on the kicker carousel since Adam Peters and Dan Quinn took over in 2024. After signing what looked to be a steady option in Brandon McManus, the position has been unsettled since Washington released the veteran kicker following the filing of a civil lawsuit against him. Since then, the Commanders […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6911:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Jake Moody (16) watches his 56-yard field goal during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images \n\nThe Washington Commanders have been on the <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-kicker-battle-jake-moody-drew-stevens-training-camp\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kicker carousel</a> since Adam Peters and Dan Quinn took over in 2024. After signing what looked to be a steady option in Brandon McManus, the position has been unsettled since Washington released the veteran kicker following the filing of a civil lawsuit against him. Since then, the Commanders have had six kickers appear in games including Cade York, Austin Seibert, Greg Joseph, Zane Gonzalez, Matt Gay, and Jake Moody. Cade lasted all of a week; Seibert’s tenure <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/instant-analysis-austin-seibert-sets-franchise-record-with-7-fgs-in-21-18-win-over-giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">started well</a> but was derailed by injury, Gonzalez and his mannerisms won a playoff game, but he was released after the season.\n\nAdam Peters signed Matt Gay to a heavily guaranteed contract in 2025 to replace him but made a gross miscalculation in regards to his range. After missing a potential game-winning kick in Madrid, the Commanders finally read the writing on the wall and <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47002029/commanders-release-matt-gay-two-missed-kicks-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">released</a> the former Colt.\n\nEnter Jake Moody. Peters is very familiar with Moody, as he was still with the 49ers when they drafted the kicker in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft. He was 21-for-25 as a rookie, which ranked in the bottom half of the league before going an abysmal 24 for 34 in year two, struggling from forty yards and beyond. Moody joined the Bears practice squad and was activated for Monday Night Football versus the Commanders in 2025, and infamously, made his final thirty-eight yard attempt to secure a narrow road victory for the Bears. The Commanders saw enough to sign him off the Bears practice squad after Gay’s release, and he went on to make 10 of his 11 field goal attempts, going 2 for 2 from 50+ yards. It was certainly a promising finish to the year, but signs of his previous inconsistency were still present as he missed a chip shot and an extra point.\n\n\nJake Moody misses from 24🤦🏻‍♂️ I guess we are back in the market for a kicker <a href=\"https://t.co/h2lNqlr0f1\">pic.twitter.com/h2lNqlr0f1</a>— Tiller56 (Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) <a href=\"https://x.com/Tiller56/status/2007932431949791474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Commanders smartly chose not to extend the restricted free agent tender and instead re-signed Moody to a one-year, $1.7 million agreement. They can easily move on from him if they desire, incurring just $125k in dead money. Their other smart decision was to sign another kicker, undrafted free agent Drew Stevens.\n\nOver his four-year <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/drew-stevens-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career</a> at Iowa, Stevens made 76 of 95 FGs (80%) and 124 of 126 PATs (98.4%), including being credited with 4 game-winners. Drew has plenty of leg to operate in the 50-60 yard range that is becoming more common in the league. He is mentally resilient and was able to work his way back from being<a href=\"https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2024/08/16/iowa-footballs-kicking-game-looks-good-with-drew-stevens-rhys-dakin-hawkeyes/74774539007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115651e005800v115651d--56--b--56--&gca-ft=165&gca-ds=sophi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> benched</a> during his sophomore season. The fortitude to work through a slump is vital for a kicker, especially for one that is not always accurate. Like Moody, Stevens also has struggles with inconsistency and missed <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/drew-stevens/32005354-4560-5211-4476-dfc37c2f0dc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four field</a> goals over a four-game span in his senior season.\n\nSo far in offseason activities and minicamp, the two kickers appear evenly matched. Reports from one <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2059679888332775667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">early session</a> had Moody going 5-of-6 with a long of 53, while Stevens went 6-of-6 for a long of 53. Moody’s miss was from forty-eight yards. In a <a href=\"https://x.com/i/status/2067634115734601952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">later session</a>, both went 6-for-6 on the day. Special teams coach Larry Izzo likes what he’s <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/washington-commanders-kicker-competition-adds-intrigue-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seen so far</a> and, true to form, was direct about what he’s looking for in camp.\n\n\n“Their consistency, their accuracy, their makes. Are they shaving it close every time or are they hitting it more in the middle? But at the end of the day, it’s about making the kicks and that’s going to be the number one factor in who’s going to be here.”\n\n\nThe important thing for fans is they are finally getting the kicking competition they demanded. The matchup looks even headed into camp and may not be decided until well into preseason. Who will win when the pressure gets cranked up in games?\n\n\nJake Moody drills a 55-yard field goal, the longest FG in Super Bowl history. 🙌 📺: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/SBLVIII?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SBLVIII</a> on CBS 📱: Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLPlus</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/dClcEDViWl\">https://t.co/dClcEDViWl</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Vtyv7ToFz1\">pic.twitter.com/Vtyv7ToFz1</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1756835833770885325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2024</a>\n\n\nVs.\n\n\nDREW STEVENS 58YD FG FOR IOWA <a href=\"https://t.co/svUOfbpwAZ\">pic.twitter.com/svUOfbpwAZ</a>— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) <a href=\"https://x.com/HeavensFX/status/1987298653858361596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2025</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784372400;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Roster\";i:1;s:36:\"Washington Commanders Roster Battles\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10937;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Jake Moody\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2762;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"21bb18abf59a8319754cfefdda0c0fe1\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Detroit Lions fans predicting career season for Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/167193/detroit-lions-fans-predicting-career-season-jahmyr-gibbs\";s:11:\"description\";s:358:\"Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans to project how many rushing yards Jahmyr Gibbs would have during the 2026 season. For this survey, we gathered the rushing totals from Gibbs’ previous three seasons, created four different ranges of totals, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3416:\"\n\n\n \n SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions looks on before the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl game between the AFC and the NFC at the Moscone Center South on February 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The NFC won 66-52. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEarlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, and asked <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/166999/2026-jahmyr-gibbs-rushing-yards-projections-predictions\">Detroit Lions fans to project how many rushing yards Jahmyr Gibbs would have during the 2026 season</a>.\n\nFor this survey, we gathered the rushing totals from Gibbs’ previous three seasons, created four different ranges of totals, and asked fans to pick which one the Pro Bowl running back would land in this season.\n\nLet’s take a look at the results from our survey:\n\n\n\nWhat’s interesting about the results of this poll is that not only do 60% of fans expect Gibbs to exceed his career high in rushing yards in a single season, but 92% expect him to smash <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>’s over/under rushing yards projection of 1,125.5 (-114).\n\nLet’s take a look at the <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/166999/2026-jahmyr-gibbs-rushing-yards-projections-predictions#comments\">comment section of our original article</a> to see fans’ explanations for their selections (slightly edited for clarity).\n\n\nPDSX3: “Since the words ‘bell cow’ were used, I’ll go over.”\n\n\n\nLRB57: “I think with the reconstruction of the OL, the expected linear improvements from TeSlaa and Jamo, and the return of LaPorta, Gibbs will easily crack 2000 combined yards from scrimmage. 1400-1600 rushing and 600-1000 receiving. It wouldn’t surprise me if he joined the 1000/1000 club this year.”\n\n\n\nMoTownSportsTruther: “Wouldn’t shock me if he becomes the 10th player in NFL history to rush for 2,000.”\n\n\n\nAjmojo: “Gonna use that free FanDuel money now.”\n\n\nAs a reminder, this survey was sponsored by the folks over at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, who currently have the Lions listed as +1700 to win this year’s Super Bowl, +850 to win the NFC Championship, and +150 to win the NFC North as the current favorites.\n\n\n\nThroughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/\">Detroit Lions</a> fans and fans across the country. If you want to receive these surveys by email weekly, you can <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">sign up here</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784372400;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"Detroit Lions Discussion\";i:2;s:21:\"Detroit Lions Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2763;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9be4dbd3bdedfae245bd168e95d1f78d\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Cowboys news: Dak Prescott embraces high expectations in Dallas\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/210256/dak-prescott-embraces-high-expectations-super-bowl\";s:11:\"description\";s:348:\"Dak Prescott: Every season with Cowboys is ‘Super Bowl or bust’ – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com Dak Prescott doesn’t back down from the challenge of winning a title. FRISCO, Texas – Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has never shied away from the fact that each season, he and his teammates have one goal: Win the Super Bowl. When […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10935:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 14: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts to a play during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/dak-prescott-every-season-with-cowboys-is-super-bowl-or-bust\">Dak Prescott: Every season with Cowboys is ‘Super Bowl or bust’ – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nDak Prescott doesn’t back down from the challenge of winning a title.\n\n\nFRISCO, Texas – Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has never shied away from the fact that each season, he and his teammates have one goal: Win the Super Bowl.\n\n\n\nWhen Super Bowl LXI comes around on February 14, 2027, it’ll be over 31 years since Dallas last hoisted the Lombardi trophy. Regardless of the results of years past, the expectation to be at the top of the NFL remains the same for Prescott, who will play his 11th season with the Cowboys in 2026.\n\n\n\n“That’s the one thing I love about the Cowboys nation and being a player of the Cowboys is, it’s Super Bowl or bust,” Prescott said while speaking to fans during a virtual meet and greet alongside Cowboys rookie DB Caleb Downs. “And truthfully, that’s the only reason you play this game. And so if that’s not your mindset, if that’s not your mindset as a fan, then to me, you don’t have the right passion. You’re not a true winner. So absolutely, we’re working every day for it…”\n\n\n\n“Whether it be competing away from the game or even in the game when we’re competing, that’s why we have players like Caleb [Downs], changed our defensive coordinator, that scheme, and super excited about what we’re going to offer you guys.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/rashan-gary-dallas-cowboys-goals-packers-trade-22329659.php\">As his Cowboys chapter begins, Rashan Gary looks to speak plans of greatness into existence – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News</a>\n\nRashan Gary wants to be a force in Dallas.\n\n\nFRISCO — Jennifer Coney has heard her son, <a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2026/03/10/dallas-cowboys-rashan-gary-what-to-know/\" class=\"\">Rashan Gary</a>, speak plans into existence so many times that she has no other choice but to trust him.\n\n\n\nLike the time in middle school when he told her he wanted to start playing football, and subsequently explained his reasoning. She couldn’t see it at the time, but he believed he could play in the NFL one day. \n\n\n\nOr the time before the NFL draft, when Gary was on the precipice of making his middle school dreams come true. It was then that Gary told his mother that he wanted to put his Michigan degree from the Ross School of Business to good use. He wanted to start his own branding and marketing agency for athletes, including himself. He wanted to start Rashan Gary Sports.\n\n\n\nBefore doing so, however, Gary asked his mom a question. \n\n\n\n“Mom, you got faith in me?” Coney remembers her son saying at the time. She then responded, “Always.”\n\n\n\nWhich is why she’s inclined to believe her son’s latest plans, too. \n\n\n\nGary is in the midst of a career transition. The former first-round pick <a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2026/03/09/cowboys-green-bay-rashan-gary-trade/\" class=\"\">was traded to the Cowboys this offseason </a>after spending the first seven years of his career in Green Bay. He played well with the Packers. He’s had 46.5 career sacks. He earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in 2024. He signed a four-year, $96 million extension in 2023 that allowed him to successfully complete a major goal of his NFL career: Take care of his family.\n\n\n\nHeading into his first season in Dallas, Gary’s focus has shifted.\n\n\n\n“I’m trying to be great,” Gary told The Dallas Morning News recently. “That’s my thing. I’m not just here to say I played in the NFL. I want to be a dominant factor. When I hang up my cleats, I want people to say, ‘Man, Rashan Gary was blah, blah, blah,’ whatever the case may be. It’s my legacy. It’s what I’m going to leave my kids. It’s bigger than me now.” \n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/training-camp-tight-end-battle-matters-more/\">The Dallas Cowboys position battle that is much bigger than you realize heading into 2026 training camp – Mauricio Rodriguez, AtoZ Sports</a>\n\nThe tight end battle behind Jake Ferguson is certainly an intriguing one.\n\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys are heading into training camp with a tight end competition that deserves more attention than it’s getting. While it’s already identified as a meaningful camp battle, I don’t think we’re talking about the implications enough. After all, how it turns out will say a lot about the past and present of the team.\n\n\n\nYou see, tight end Luke Schoonmaker, the Cowboys’ 2023 second-round pick, is <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/luke-schoonmaker-player-profile-roster-chances/\">fighting for the No. 2 spot at tight end behind Jake Ferguson</a> and potentially for his 53-man roster spot entirely. The outcome of this battle will reveal a lot about the harsh reality of the 2023 draft class and potentially, of a new way of doing things in Dallas. Let’s break it all down.\n\n\n\nSchoonmaker’s production speaks for itself\n\n\n\nIt’s hard to believe, but Schoonmaker is entering his fourth year with the Cowboys. Over 51 games, he has 49 receptions. That’s under one catch per game for a player Dallas drafted believing he could compete with Ferguson for the starting job back in 2023. No bueno. \n\n\n\nSchoonmaker was always a traits-based prospect who never fully developed. As of today, the best way to describe his play is that he doesn’t do one thing at an above-average level. He’s a decent blocker (I’d even say below average) and a decent pass catcher (again, below average). He doesn’t stand out in any phase of the game, and that’s a problem when the competition is gaining ground.\n\n\n\nBrevyn Spann-Ford and Michael Trigg are coming for those snaps\n\n\n\nTake Brevyn Spann-Ford, who is competing for the No. 2 tight end role. We still need to see more from him as a pass catcher, but Spann-Ford can flat-out block in the run game. He consistently shows up on film, and the Cowboys were comfortable enough to let him take on defensive tackles in their blocking scheme rather than just sealing backside defensive ends. That’s unusual for a tight end and speaks to his physicality. Right now, I’d say Spann-Ford is the clear frontrunner for the No. 2 spot behind Ferguson.\n\n\n\nThat pushes Schoonmaker into a battle for the No. 3 tight end spot, which may be the last roster spot available at the position. Dallas began the 2025 season with only three tight ends on its 53-man roster, and I have no reason to believe 2026 will be different.\n\n\n\nThe name to watch there is <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-news/pay-a-whole-lot-of-money-to-land-a-player-the-nfl-forgot-to-draft-michael-trigg/\">undrafted rookie Michael Trigg</a>. Trigg has his own battle to fight. He needs to prove that the off-the-field concerns that followed him through multiple college programs and suspensions are behind him. If he does that, the Cowboys will have something different in Trigg: a big-bodied target who can develop as a pass catcher without needing to be attached to the offensive line. He has the physicality and the tools to evolve as a blocker, too, as long as he’s willing to get his hands dirty.\n\n\n\nIf Trigg has a strong training camp, Schoonmaker could end up without a roster spot.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article316514710.html\">Cowboys Depth Chart: Is there any proven inside linebacker depth? – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram</a>\n\nThe Cowboys have to figure this part of their roster out.\n\n\nSafe (3)\n\n\n\nDee Winters, DeMarvion Overshown, Jaishawn Barham \n\n\n\nThe two projected starters, Dee Winters and DeMarvion Overshown, will have safe roster spots going into training camp.\n\n\n\nAfter <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article315527108.html\">trading a fifth-round pick</a> to the San Francisco 49ers for the TCU product, the Cowboys will lean on Winters to bring <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article315532398.html\">youth and reliability</a> to the off-ball linebacker spot with his 27 career starts and his 101 total tackles from last season.\n\n\n\nHaving a healthy offseason is a big step in the right direction for Overshown, as he enters a crucial contract year. He is still viewed as one of the league’s respected names at the position despite his two major knee injuries, but putting together a full healthy season will be the most important thing, not only for the Cowboys’ defense, but for his career after 2026. When healthy, Overshown’s pursuit and instincts make him an X-factor that forces opposing offenses to do extra game-plan work on.\n\n\n\nDrafted in the third round in April, Jaishawn Barham brings flexibility from his college days at Michigan as an off-ball linebacker and a pass rusher off the edge. Expect to see him deployed in both roles during his rookie year, but with his main responsibility coming at the inside linebacker spot. 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Thank you for reading, and welcome to the sixteenth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. This series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Jacksonville Jaguars who are +3,000 odds. Article TL;DR: The only thing I can claim with certainty is that Trevor Lawrence is poised for another QB1 season. The Tea Leaves for the rest of the fantasy relevant players are incredibly abstruse. Bhayshul Tuten has a wide range of outcomes in 2026 and beyond. He’s priced as an RB2 with RB1 upside. Newly acquired battering ram Chris Rodriguez and pass catching back LeQuint Allen are complementary backs that might steal enough of the snap share to prevent Tuten from delivering on his upside. The full gang of WRs is back from last year, plus rookie kick return specialist Josh Cameron. There’s a strong chance you’re unable to rely on a single Jacksonville WR week in and week out. I wish I could provide any amount of clarity, but the truth is you’re probably better off taking your favorite flavor of Jacksonville WR if you want to buy into the pass catchers in this offense. I personally like Travis Hunter and Jakobi Meyers if I’m choosing a Jags wideout. After a strong season from Brenton Strange, Jacksonville rewarded fantasy managers by drafting two TEs. Nate Boerkircher is a strong blocking TE and Tanner Koziol was a target vacuum in college. Jacksonville beat writers have noticed Koziol’s talent this offseason, but he is likely a few years away from being fantasy relevant due to the glut of WR talent. Best of luck when acquiring anyone on this team outside of Trevor Lawrence. I’d recommend the cheapest option at each position to mitigate your risk when investing in Jags. If Bhayshul Tuten plays the majority of snaps in the first two weeks the premium you have to pay to acquire him may be worth it for contending rosters. 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We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Jacksonville Jaguars who are +3,000 odds. Article TL;DR: The only thing I can claim with certainty is that Trevor Lawrence is poised for another QB1 season. The Tea Leaves for the rest of the fantasy relevant players are incredibly abstruse. Bhayshul Tuten has a wide range of outcomes in 2026 and beyond. He’s priced as an RB2 with RB1 upside. Newly acquired battering ram Chris Rodriguez and pass catching back LeQuint Allen are complementary backs that might steal enough of the snap share to prevent Tuten from delivering on his upside. The full gang of WRs is back from last year, plus rookie kick return specialist Josh Cameron. There’s a strong chance you’re unable to rely on a single Jacksonville WR week in and week out. I wish I could provide any amount of clarity, but the truth is you’re probably better off taking your favorite flavor of Jacksonville WR if you want to buy into the pass catchers in this offense. I personally like Travis Hunter and Jakobi Meyers if I’m choosing a Jags wideout. After a strong season from Brenton Strange, Jacksonville rewarded fantasy managers by drafting two TEs. Nate Boerkircher is a strong blocking TE and Tanner Koziol was a target vacuum in college. Jacksonville beat writers have noticed Koziol’s talent this offseason, but he is likely a few years away from being fantasy relevant due to the glut of WR talent. Best of luck when acquiring anyone on this team outside of Trevor Lawrence. I’d recommend the cheapest option at each position to mitigate your risk when investing in Jags. If Bhayshul Tuten plays the majority of snaps in the first two weeks the premium you have to pay to acquire him may be worth it for contending rosters. 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Coming over in free agency, Likely is joining John Harbaugh in New York with lofty expectations after signing a three-year, $40 million contract. Likely believes this offense will finally […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8705:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nYou do not have to look too hard to see league insiders think Isaiah Likely will be key player this year for the New York Giants. Coming over in free agency, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165379/isaiah-likely-offensive-breakout-candidate\">Likely is joining John Harbaugh in New York</a> with lofty expectations after signing a three-year, $40 million contract.\n\nLikely believes this offense will finally allow him to showcase the full range of his abilities after spending four seasons sharing opportunities in Baltimore.\n\n\n“I feel like New York was just the best place for me to pick to be able to blossom, show my talents, and show that I’m a top tight end caliber player in this league now,” Likely said.\n\n\nToday’s Giant news\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455391-1-word-describe-pre-camp-vibe-all-32-nfl-teams\">1 Word to Describe the Pre-Camp Vibe of All 32 NFL Teams | Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants: Regenerated. New venerable coach, intriguing young weapons at the offensive skill positions gearing up for breakout seasons, and a defense that has been rebuilt. This franchise should feel rejuvenated. \n\n\nKyle Van Noy: Harbaugh will return toughness to Giants\n\n\n\"[John Harbaugh\'s] gonna handle it how the Giants want, which is from that Tom Coughlin, just tough-nosed G-Men football.\" Guest host Kyle Van Noy on <a href=\"https://x.com/Giants?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Giants</a> HC John Harbaugh and QB Jaxson Dart. 📻 <a href=\"https://t.co/GXMOh8hXUl\">https://t.co/GXMOh8hXUl</a><a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Giants</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NYGiants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NYGiants</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/KVN_03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KVN_03</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/7BdmGnyPMi\">pic.twitter.com/7BdmGnyPMi</a>— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/SiriusXMNFL/status/2077415391366975740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/sports/the-success-and-cautionary-tales-staring-down-jaxson-dart-entering-critical-second-giants-season/\">The success stories and cautionary tales staring down Jaxson Dart entering critical second Giants season | New York Post</a>\n\n\nSamuel Butler might never have called an audible in the face of a blitz, but the English novelist wrote that “life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises.”\n\n\n\nThe basis for a lot of preseason hype about the Giants is that Jaxson Dart is about to make a significant jump because a football adage tells us quarterbacks make their biggest improvements between their first and second seasons.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/17/arvell-reese-new-york-giants-nfl-defensive-rookie-of-the-year/90890178007/\">Can Giants’ Arvell Reese win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year? | The Record</a>\n\n\nThe Giants have not had the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year since Lawrence Taylor in 1981. Reese’s best fit in the NFL from jump is exactly where the Giants are planning to play him: next to Tremaine Edmunds and in the middle of the defense. He can attack gaps from the weak side, turned loose to chase plays sideline to sideline by using his 4.46 speed. Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia put him in a position to read and react, then see it and go, and Reese gave nightmares to the opposition. That’s how the Giants will use him, too.\n\n\n\n“To me, Arvell Reese was the best player in the draft, and I think a part of that is the hybrid nature of all the ways he can impact your defense,” The Athletic draft analyst Dane Brugler said. “And I think some people see that, and they’re a little scared off by, ‘Oh well, he doesn’t have a true position.’ This isn’t a tweener. 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He tore his ACL last September and is still recovering, so voters favored receivers whose health was more certain. “He’s easily a top-10 receiver. The knee situation is worrisome, but hopefully he bounces back soon. But he can do everything you need,” an AFC executive said.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-nfc-team\">Biggest remaining roster issue for every NFC team | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nCenter: Joe Schoen, John Harbaugh and Co. did an excellent job patching up Big Blue’s holes this offseason, even securing a couple viable options to help fill the void left by Dexter Lawrence on the defensive interior. The area of concern for me is center, where John Michael Schmitz remains the projected starter. Schmitz surrendered five sacks and 23 QB pressures last year, per Next Gen Stats, and was also subpar in the run game. Unless he makes a surprise fourth-year jump, he might be a liability in Harbaugh’s new offense.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7450525/2026/07/17/nfl-win-totals-bets-predictions-2026/\">NFL over/under win totals: Predictions and best bets for all 32 teams in 2026 | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nGiants over 7.5 (-110). I like to avoid crowds the older I get, but there’s no getting away from (blows trumpet) the most popular season-total bet of them all. Offensive guru Brian Daboll was pretty incompetent as the Giants’ coach and hit the bricks, and in walks Super Bowl winning coach John Harbaugh. He is going to have to tone down Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo — and hope Malik Nabers is back to full strength — but Harbaugh did bring along tight end Isaiah Likely to help.\n\n\n\nHarbaugh is also being gifted a nasty pass rush on defense. A big reason why I like this one so much is I also plan to get down on Abdul Carter at 50-1 as Defensive Player of the Year. He had more maturity issues than sacks (four) as a rookie last season, but the 18 QB hits and 66 pressures were impressive.\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165379/isaiah-likely-offensive-breakout-candidate\">Giants training camp: Isaiah Likely needs to have breakout year on offense</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/nfl-draft-scouting-report-profiles/165389/summer-scouting-is-ole-miss-dt-will-echoles-a-future-giant\">Summer scouting: Is Ole Miss DT Will Echoles a future Giant?</a>\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nNOTE: We will occasionally drop good Feed posts into the links. Your recommendations will help determine that.\n\nBBV mailbag\n\nHave a Giants-related question? 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We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-analysis/120937/miami-dolphins-2026-record-prediction-how-low-is-the-floor-how-high-is-the-ceiling\">Miami Dolphins 2026 Record Prediction: How low is the floor, how high is the ceiling? | The Phinsider</a> Experts from NFL.com predict best and worst case scenarios for Dolphins 2026 season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/nfl-training-camp/120948/miami-dolphins-public-training-camp-practices-2026-schedule-august-joint-practice-giants\">Dolphins Training Camp 2026: Public practices, Giants joint practice dates, ticket information | The Phinsider</a> The Miami Dolphins have released their training camp schedule for 2026, including their public practices and a return to Hard Rock Stadium.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-roster/120941/miami-dolphins-roster-preview-2026-ronnie-harrison-linebacker-free-agent-position-battle-rookies\">2026 Miami Dolphins preview: Breaking down linebacker Ronnie Harrison Jr. | The Phinsider</a> Miami Dolphins linebacker Ronnie Harrison could provide veteran depth for the team – but he will have to fight through rookies to make the roster.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120951/miami-dolphins-fans-vs-the-media\">Miami Dolphins Fans Vs. 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Guys like, Tre Harris, Pat Bryant, Isaiah Bond, Keon Coleman, Kyle Williams, Adonai Mitchell, Nailor, etc… Who are the youngish guys who with no conversation around them that have potential to contribute and not just be roster cloggers. My personal favorites are, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, and Pat Bryant. I’m trying to tack them onto trades when it makes sense. submitted by /u/fartsinhissleep [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:849:\"I’m talking about dart throws to stake your claim to and guys you’re considering buying low on. Guys like, Tre Harris, Pat Bryant, Isaiah Bond, Keon Coleman, Kyle Williams, Adonai Mitchell, Nailor, etc… Who are the youngish guys who with no conversation around them that have potential to contribute and not just be roster cloggers. My personal favorites are, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, and Pat Bryant. I’m trying to tack them onto trades when it makes sense. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/fartsinhissleep\"> /u/fartsinhissleep </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzp1bc/who_out_of_the_wr35_range_has_the_most_likely/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzp1bc/who_out_of_the_wr35_range_has_the_most_likely/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784358871;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:6:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11637;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Keon Coleman\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12492;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Pat Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12547;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kyle Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11625;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Adonai Mitchell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12484;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Higgins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12503;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Isaiah Bond\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2770;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bba71594c9b8e533f9250cfb30ddf2e7\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"How To Successfully Stack In Dynasty: Three Rules Of Stacking\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzkkza/how_to_successfully_stack_in_dynasty_three_rules/\";s:11:\"description\";s:5267:\"Based simply upon overall sentiment of the post from a few hours ago I thought it was pertinent to address this topic with my opinion. Lots of people seem to believe that stacking in dynasty is completely worthless. Stacking in dynasty can be incredibly effective you just have to know how to do it. You also have to realize it won’t always work but when it does work it will exponentially exceed the value of when it does not. The first thing I want to do is to isolate what makes the stack most valuable in DFS and Bestball tournaments. These tournaments are obviously looking for the most optimal outcomes. I don’t see why you wouldn’t play into that in your redraft or dynasty leagues where only 1/12 teams win. The value in stacking goes beyond just positive variance though for one simple reason. This next part may sound stupid but it makes sense if you actually think about it. Stacks (which in my mind have always been QBs/WR/TE) are unique in the aspect that’s it is the only time that two of your fantasy players can both get TDs on one singular play. Teams average about 61 plays per game. 32 of those are passes. There is a finite number of plays in an NFL week. The average game has 64 passes. The probability that 1 of those 64 passes gets you 6 points for a receiving TD is theoretically the same for all players. We know this isn’t really true but that’s almost irrelevant here. The odds of getting 12 (or 10 scoring dependent) points on that one play only exists if you have players sharing that single play. The flip side of the argument will say well if the QB throws 0 TDs the WR will obviously have 0 TDs. That is an undeniable downside. The average TD passes per team per game is about 1.5. So if the QB throws 2 TDs in a game he’s above average. If he throws 1 TD he is below average. If the QB throws 0 TDs he is well below average. If he throws 3 TDs he is well above average. If the QB throws -1 TDs…well that’s impossible. But If he throws 4 TDs you are further ahead than you can get behind. Same in the rare occasions he could throw 5+. This is where you come to see the downside is outshined by the upside. Now of course you have to be on the above average side for a stack to pay off…but if somehow you do follow this you can see the basis of how stacks can definitely pay off in redraft or dynasty especially. Here is a great example of what I mean in dynasty practice. Let’s say in 2023 you had 1.04. You needed a QB and CJ Stroud was there at 1.04. After drafting Stroud you decide to go form a cheap stack. Let’s say you get Nico Collins for a 3rd. That combo goes from a 1.04 and a 3rd value to worth 4-5 firsts a year later. You could have also bought Tank Dell who went way up. On the contrary you could have bought Noah Brown or Robert Woods. At their prices losing a 2nd or a 3rd is nothing in comparison to the gains of the Nico/Stroud stack. That is an extreme example but it illustrates how the upside often outweighs the downside. Sure you could have drafted Bryce Young and then used an early 2nd to get Legette but that is a small step back compared to the possible alternative. It doesn’t always have to be young players to stack either. Those will be your biggest value wins but veteran stacks can provide some serious point wins short term. 2024 I had Baker Mayfield on a strong contender. Mike Evans was having an up and down year then got hurt. I had Aiyuk who also had just torn his ACL. I knew Tampa had a super soft fantasy playoff schedule. I unloaded Aiyuk to a team playing for the future for Mike Evans to complete that stack. Evans had 37 ppr points week 15 and 30 week 17. Baker averaged over 30 in the playoffs. Obviously with Aiyuk going nuts it looks amazing in hindsight but even without that it was well worth it to get that ship. In closing stacking isn’t just about getting lucky. It’s about doubling down on something you are already betting on. If you are a big believer and drafted Tate or Tyson early isn’t it worth kicking the tires on Ward and Shough or vice versa? Finally my three rules of stacking are: Stack for TDs! This may seem obvious but some people that drafted Ward might be trying to add Wan’Dale Robinson. He has never reached 5 TDs in a season. The yardage isn’t nothing but stacks value are built on TDs. Gunnar Helm could be a cheaper more efficient stack here. Play the value. Stacking Burrow and Chase is great but not that realistic at this point given they are both top 15 dynasty assets. If you have one asset you believe in it doesn’t hurt to inquire into their counterpart. You do not want to overpay simply to stack as the previous post alluded to. Diversify in cheap WRs for your QB. Let’s say you just drafted Mendoza. It would be great to stack Bowers but that’s a super expensive buy. If you believe in Mendoza then shell out some 3rds for guys like Nailor or Bech. Say you have Lamar and have an earlyish 2nd. Instead of taking Chris Bell or Gio Bernard maybe you trade back get two picks and take Elijah Sarratt and Ja’Kobi Lane and also pick up Hibner for your taxi squad. That’s a lot of words but hopefully someone somewhere found it useful. submitted by /u/SteffeEric [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5690:\"Based simply upon overall sentiment of the post from a few hours ago I thought it was pertinent to address this topic with my opinion. Lots of people seem to believe that stacking in dynasty is completely worthless. Stacking in dynasty can be incredibly effective you just have to know how to do it. You also have to realize it won’t always work but when it does work it will exponentially exceed the value of when it does not. The first thing I want to do is to isolate what makes the stack most valuable in DFS and Bestball tournaments. These tournaments are obviously looking for the most optimal outcomes. I don’t see why you wouldn’t play into that in your redraft or dynasty leagues where only 1/12 teams win. The value in stacking goes beyond just positive variance though for one simple reason. This next part may sound stupid but it makes sense if you actually think about it. Stacks (which in my mind have always been QBs/WR/TE) are unique in the aspect that’s it is the only time that two of your fantasy players can both get TDs on one singular play. Teams average about 61 plays per game. 32 of those are passes. There is a finite number of plays in an NFL week. The average game has 64 passes. The probability that 1 of those 64 passes gets you 6 points for a receiving TD is theoretically the same for all players. We know this isn’t really true but that’s almost irrelevant here. The odds of getting 12 (or 10 scoring dependent) points on that one play only exists if you have players sharing that single play. The flip side of the argument will say well if the QB throws 0 TDs the WR will obviously have 0 TDs. That is an undeniable downside. The average TD passes per team per game is about 1.5. So if the QB throws 2 TDs in a game he’s above average. If he throws 1 TD he is below average. If the QB throws 0 TDs he is well below average. If he throws 3 TDs he is well above average. If the QB throws -1 TDs…well that’s impossible. But If he throws 4 TDs you are further ahead than you can get behind. Same in the rare occasions he could throw 5+. This is where you come to see the downside is outshined by the upside. Now of course you have to be on the above average side for a stack to pay off…but if somehow you do follow this you can see the basis of how stacks can definitely pay off in redraft or dynasty especially. Here is a great example of what I mean in dynasty practice. Let’s say in 2023 you had 1.04. You needed a QB and CJ Stroud was there at 1.04. After drafting Stroud you decide to go form a cheap stack. Let’s say you get Nico Collins for a 3rd. That combo goes from a 1.04 and a 3rd value to worth 4-5 firsts a year later. You could have also bought Tank Dell who went way up. On the contrary you could have bought Noah Brown or Robert Woods. At their prices losing a 2nd or a 3rd is nothing in comparison to the gains of the Nico/Stroud stack. That is an extreme example but it illustrates how the upside often outweighs the downside. Sure you could have drafted Bryce Young and then used an early 2nd to get Legette but that is a small step back compared to the possible alternative. It doesn’t always have to be young players to stack either. Those will be your biggest value wins but veteran stacks can provide some serious point wins short term. 2024 I had Baker Mayfield on a strong contender. Mike Evans was having an up and down year then got hurt. I had Aiyuk who also had just torn his ACL. I knew Tampa had a super soft fantasy playoff schedule. I unloaded Aiyuk to a team playing for the future for Mike Evans to complete that stack. Evans had 37 ppr points week 15 and 30 week 17. Baker averaged over 30 in the playoffs. Obviously with Aiyuk going nuts it looks amazing in hindsight but even without that it was well worth it to get that ship. In closing stacking isn’t just about getting lucky. It’s about doubling down on something you are already betting on. If you are a big believer and drafted Tate or Tyson early isn’t it worth kicking the tires on Ward and Shough or vice versa? Finally my three rules of stacking are: Stack for TDs! This may seem obvious but some people that drafted Ward might be trying to add Wan’Dale Robinson. He has never reached 5 TDs in a season. The yardage isn’t nothing but stacks value are built on TDs. Gunnar Helm could be a cheaper more efficient stack here. Play the value. Stacking Burrow and Chase is great but not that realistic at this point given they are both top 15 dynasty assets. If you have one asset you believe in it doesn’t hurt to inquire into their counterpart. You do not want to overpay simply to stack as the previous post alluded to. Diversify in cheap WRs for your QB. Let’s say you just drafted Mendoza. It would be great to stack Bowers but that’s a super expensive buy. If you believe in Mendoza then shell out some 3rds for guys like Nailor or Bech. Say you have Lamar and have an earlyish 2nd. Instead of taking Chris Bell or Gio Bernard maybe you trade back get two picks and take Elijah Sarratt and Ja’Kobi Lane and also pick up Hibner for your taxi squad. That’s a lot of words but hopefully someone somewhere found it useful. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/SteffeEric\"> /u/SteffeEric </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzkkza/how_to_successfully_stack_in_dynasty_three_rules/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uzkkza/how_to_successfully_stack_in_dynasty_three_rules/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784344754;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:10:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13268;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Elijah Sarratt\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9228;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Bryce Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2216;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Mike Evans\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9502;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Tank Dell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7569;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Nico Collins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9758;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"C.J. 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That Las Vegas Raiders tight end duo is slated to be used quite often in head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense as the play caller’s penchant to use multiple sets is well-documented. But it goes beyond two-tight end alignments. Kubiak isn’t shy […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7881:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 7: Ian Thomas #80 of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles on the field prior to the NFL game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 7, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nBrock Bowers and Michael Mayer will grab the headlines — and for good reason. \n\nThat Las Vegas Raiders tight end duo is slated to be used quite often in head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense as the play caller’s <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-analysis-play-breakdowns/121571/las-vegas-raiders-head-coach-klint-kubiak-12-personnel\">penchant to use multiple sets is well-documented</a>. \n\nBut it goes beyond two-tight end alignments. \n\nKubiak isn’t shy to deploy three-tight end sets in a way that defies the traditionalist method of being a predictable running formation. Bucking the trend is a calling card for the Silver & Black’s new head honcho and while we’ll see aplenty good 12 Personnel (one running back and two tight ends) as it’s a staple of his arsenal, it’ll get really interesting if/when Kubiak trots out 13 and 23 Personnel (three tight ends) packages. \n\nWhich means, the Raiders’ depth at the position group is critical. Bowers and Mayer are undoubtedly integral to Kubiak’s operation but as we’re all too aware: Injuries can happen at any time. As such, the reserve roles behind Las Vegas young top tow tight ends is equally as vital. \n\nBy The Numbers Raiders Tight Ends\n\n\nBrock Bowers: 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, 23 years old, 3rd Year\n\n\n\nMichael Mayer: 6-foot-4, 265 pounds, 25, 4th Year\n\n\n\nIan Thomas: 6-foot-3, 253 pounds, 30, 9th Year\n\n\n\nCarter Runyon: 6-foot-4, 243 pounds, 24, 2nd Year\n\n\n\nAlbert Okwuegbunam Jr.: 6-foot-5, 258 pounds, 28, 6th Year\n\n\n\nPatrick Gurd: 6-foot-4, 250 pounds, 24, Undrafted Rookie\n\n\n\nWe have re-signed TE Ian Thomas. Read more ➡️ <a href=\"https://t.co/Z7K5XPJMTA\">https://t.co/Z7K5XPJMTA</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Kzt7pT6cVK\">pic.twitter.com/Kzt7pT6cVK</a>— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Raiders/status/2041992079581311045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nOf the six tight ends on the Raiders 90-man roster as they head into training camp later this month (July 23 for rookies, July 28 for veterans), Thomas notched the most snaps on the team in 2025. The 30-year-old blocking tight end — who is a sneaky pass catcher — logged 318 snaps on 15 games played (10 of which were as a starter) and caught 13 passes for 114 yards. \n\nThought to walk in free agency, Raiders general manager re-signed the veteran to a modest one-year, $1.6 million deal a month after free agency began in March. But Thomas’ sustained blocking experience and ability to catch the rock, too, adds a familiar and reliable depth piece to Kubiak’s offense. \n\nCarter Runyon is next in terms of an incumbent who earned snaps in 2025. An undrafted free agent out of Towson, the 24-year-old notched 45 snaps on offense and was a special teamer with 206 snaps. Finishing his rookie season with just one catch for three yards in 13 games played (zero starts), Runyon was relegated to supreme depth piece behind Thomas. Like his veteran counterpart, Runyon offers sneaky receiver skills as a leak and/or play action option as the youngster is more of a receiving tight end. He’s both a vertical and horizontal threat who brings deceptive speed for his size. \n\nThen, there’s Albert Okwuegbunam Jr., a fleet-footed veteran who logged 31 snaps on offense in the lone game he played in 2025: A 40-6 lambasting the Raiders suffered at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, on October 5. Clocking in a 4.49 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine prepping for the 2020 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos’ fourth-round pick (118th overall) has speed that rivals Bowers’. Okwuegbunam is a seam-stretcher tight end that can stress a defense but hasn’t consistently put it together. \n\n\n6\'5\", 258 lbs.<a href=\"https://x.com/MizzouFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MizzouFootball</a> TE Albert Okwuegbunam runs a 4.49u 40-yard dash! Would tie for fourth-fastest 40 by a tight end since 2003. 📺: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLCombine</a> on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/hGZ8nbXRVw\">pic.twitter.com/hGZ8nbXRVw</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1233140194594971648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020</a>\n\n\nLastly, there’s 2026 undrafted free agent Patrick Gurd, a well-built blocking tight end who can line up either inline or even in the backfield as a lead-blocking fullback. The 24-year-old could make a run for both reserve tight end or fullback spots but faces a steep uphill climb. Gurd profiles more as a fringe talent that would need to showcase more special teams prowess than Runyon. \n\nThat rounds out the tight end group, but there’s a darkhorse that can eat up tight end snaps when their role as the fullback isn’t on the field: Connor Heyward. \n\nWhile the veteran was signed <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-depth-chart/133712/raiders-2026-offense-connor-heyward-fullback-backups\">to fill the tradition fullback role and was even given a number normally reserved for backfield folk (No. 34)</a>, Heyward is primed for a return to his pass-catching roots, something he did more frequently with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie in 2022 (12 receptions for 151 yards and a touchdown) and 2023 (23 catches for 167 yards) compared to the last two seasons combined (nine receptions for 61 yards, two touchdowns). \n\nGetting back into the pass-catching mix will help both Kubiak and Heyward. \n\nComfortable as a move tight end and H-back, Heyward showed he can run past linebackers and defensive backs with soft hands to become a trusted target. This allows Kubiak to get creative and confuse opposing defenses by either lining up Heyward in the backfield in front of the running back or at tight end and motioning the fullback back and forth. He can run routes from the backfield or as an in-line tight end or in the slot.\n\n\nRodgers directs traffic and finds Connor Heyward in the end zone! CLEvsPIT on CBS/Paramount+<a href=\"https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt\">https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/GwBLqXFu6s\">pic.twitter.com/GwBLqXFu6s</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1977450024197030320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2025</a>\n\n\nUnless the Raiders move Mayer or Runyon/Gurd make heads turn in training camp, I expect Thomas to be the third tight end on the depth chart. 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As part of their effort to replace the All-Pro edge rusher, the Cowboys acquired Rashan Gary for a fourth-round pick during the offseason.Gary, a former first-round pick of Green Bay who signed a four-year $96 million extension in 2023, has 46.5 sacks in seven seasons.His entire focus heading into his first season in Dallas is to become what Parsons already is.“<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/rashan-gary-dallas-cowboys-goals-packers-trade-22329659.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I’m trying to be great</a>,” Gary told Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. “That’s my thing. I’m not just here to say I played in the NFL. I want to be a dominant factor. When I hang up my cleats, I want people to say, \'Man, Rashan Gary was blah, blah, blah,\' whatever the case may be. It’s my legacy. It’s what I’m going to leave my kids. 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Like, is there some kind of evidence that stack holders are winning their leagues more often? For context, I have Kyler and Justin Jefferson, but would that be better than having Josh Allen and Jefferson? Superflex league, no TE premium submitted by /u/ZxroFxcksGivxn [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:659:\"I keep hearing conflicting thoughts on if a stack is better than just having good players. Like, is there some kind of evidence that stack holders are winning their leagues more often? For context, I have Kyler and Justin Jefferson, but would that be better than having Josh Allen and Jefferson? 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Thomas, an offensive tackle, appeared in 32 snaps, and that was back in 2023 with the Rams. He played 96 snaps with the Patriots in 2023, with the majority of those coming in two games. Thomas has not played a snap since.\n\nThomas was wearing No. 61 and listed as a guard on the depth chart, so it’s unclear what the 49ers thought of him. However, it might be a sign that they don’t view him as having enough snaps to go around for training camp, or that they believe he’ll be good enough to stick around on the practice squad.\n\nHere are the 10 offensive linemen who are projected to make the roster:\n\nTrent Williams Connor Colby Jake Brendel Dominick Puni Colton McKivitz Robert Jones Vederian Lowe Brett Toth Carver Willis Enrique Cruz Jr.\n\nHeading into training camp, Nick Zakelj, Drae Nugent, and Austen Pleasants are on the outside looking in. 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Gold apparently gave information about 2026 draft props to a third party and also bet on NFL games in the past. Below is […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2953:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: An Arizona Cardinals helmet sits on the sideline during the game against the Arizona Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2078212239006285845\">NFL announced on Friday</a> (got to love a Friday news dump) that the league has suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy. Gold apparently gave information about 2026 draft props to a third party and also bet on NFL games in the past.\n\nBelow is the NFL’s full statement:\n\n\nThe NFL confirmed today that Ryan Gold, Director of College Scouting for the Arizona Cardinals, has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s Gambling Policy. This suspension is effective immediately.\n\n\n\nThe Gambling Policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, strictly prohibits anyone in the NFL from participating in or facilitating any form of sports gambling, and from providing third parties non-public information.\n\n\n\nThe League’s investigation determined that Gold provided confidential, non-public inside information regarding 2026 Draft selections by the Cardinals before they were announced, and that Mr. Gold participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games.\n\n\n\nAlthough there is no reason to believe the integrity of any NFL game was affected, the League takes any violation of the Gambling Policy with the utmost seriousness.\n\n\n\nMr. Gold has the right to appeal.\n\n\nThe interesting angle of this from a Green Bay Packers perspective is that Gold worked for new Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon when Gannon was the head coach of the Cardinals. 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The last few months have been an exercise in holding our attention until the real thing can. One of the best ways to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2593:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 12: Jalen Thompson #34 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL 2025 game between Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe are a stone’s throw away from training camp beginning, and this being the case, the normal happenings of professional football will be dominating our lives on a day-to-day basis soon enough.\n\nThe last few months have been an exercise in holding our attention until the real thing can. One of the best ways to do this is with things like rankings which is why ESPN’s lists at every position are so popular.\n\nIn case you are unaware, ESPN puts together rankings at every position that are assembled on their sourcing of league executives, coaches, and scouts. The idea here is that those who know the current NFL the best are the ones in charge of the list which is what gives it legitimacy. \n\nSeveral players on the Dallas Cowboys have been ranked highly. Tyler Smith was the top guard. 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Generally, the quarterbacks are first to arrive, along with the rookies, to set the stage for camp. For the Browns, the competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will be the primary focus, with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4344:\"\n\n\n \n Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, left, runs drills alongside Deshaun Watson, rear, during the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus, June 10, 2026, in Berea, Ohio. | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns are just <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127023/browns-training-camp-rookie-and-veteran-report-date-plus-joint-practice-session-with-bills\">a week away from rookies reporting for training camp</a>, with veterans arriving a few days after. Generally, the quarterbacks are first to arrive, along with the rookies, to set the stage for camp. For the Browns, the competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will be the primary focus, with HC Todd Monken still undecided about who will start and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-roster/127657/browns-starting-qb-spot-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders-bills-preseason-todd-monken\">when he will make that decision</a>.\n\nFrom “<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/120912/browns-rumor-shedeur-sanders-qbs-deshaun-watson-starting-q\">early leader</a>” in March to “<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster/124077/deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders-browns-qb-competition\">strong leader</a>” in April, Watson has reportedly held the edge over Sanders despite the youngster having “<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127205/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-progress-nathan-zegura-offseason-competition\">progressed so much.</a>” <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128177/qb-analytics-rankings-browns-shedeur-sanders-data-2025-season-historic\">Sanders’ rookie season was among the worst analytically</a> ever, but few thought Watson would have a chance to start again in Cleveland.\n\nSome were even surprised that Watson would be on the roster this year, but <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/111582/browns-2026-plans-qb-deshaun-watson-contract-role-shedeur-sanders-nfl-draft\">it was reported in early December that the veteran was a good mentor for Sanders in 2025</a> and the team wanted to keep the two together in 2026.\n\nThat positive relationship has seemed to continue throughout the QB competition this offseason. The two were filmed getting ready for training camp together in Florida, along with Jerry Jeudy, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/marrinthecut/\">on the Instagram stories</a> of user “marrinthecut,” as seen here:\n\n\nDeshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders putting in work 🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href=\"https://t.co/H9I1h5qQ0V\">pic.twitter.com/H9I1h5qQ0V</a>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2078199572086882719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nWR Isaiah Bond was among Jeudy and others catching passes in the videos:\n\n\nIsaiah Bond and Jerry Jeudy among those catching passes from Watson and Sanders in Florida <a href=\"https://t.co/rH9NVMmlT8\">pic.twitter.com/rH9NVMmlT8</a>— Jared Mueller (@JaredKMueller) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaredKMueller/status/2078205779224457698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile Sanders and Watson find themselves in competition against each other, as Browns teammates, they continue to work together for what is best for the team, it seems.\n\n\n\nAre you surprised how Watson and Sanders have handled the competition between them for the QB spot?\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784318060;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Depth Chart\";i:1;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2779;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5c58208793df34ffbf7be487ade83831\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Fan Friday: The debate for Chiefs’ most important non-Mahomes player\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-discussions/205549/fan-friday-debate-chiefs-most-important-non-mahomes-player\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"In the dead of the NFL offseason, every writer feels the temptation to compile rankings of some sort. Amid my battle with the rankings-season demon, a realization came to me: Is there anything resembling a clear answer to who the Kansas City Chiefs’ second-best player is? When asked that way, the debate feels limited to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5899:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 19: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts as he leads a huddle prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn the dead of the NFL offseason, every writer feels the temptation to compile rankings of some sort.\n\nAmid my battle with the rankings-season demon, a realization came to me: Is there anything resembling a clear answer to who the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>’ second-best player is?\n\nWhen asked that way, the debate feels limited to the obvious names, so let’s add the wrinkle that sparked a strong debate among Arrowhead Pride users in “The Feed” this week:\n\nWho is the most important player on the Chiefs after quarterback Patrick Mahomes?\n\nMy mind immediately goes to defensive tackle Chris Jones, who is both paid and built around with defensive personnel as if he were a premium edge rusher. So if Jones doesn’t produce like one —a la generating just 12 sacks over the last two seasons — the game plan and scheme on defense suddenly feel easier to question.\n\nJones doesn’t need high sack totals to be a difference-making game-wrecker, but the team’s investment in him naturally lessens the chances of adding proven, high-caliber teammates for him to line up alongside in the trenches.\n\nSo he either needs to tangibly elevate the players around him (stop lining up as an edge rusher and focus on destroying the front of the pocket, for starters), or turn back the clock somehow to resemble a prime Chris Jones, overcoming potential limitations in the unit around him by blowing up plays by himself constantly.\n\nIt makes him the most important non-Patrick Mahomes player for the team’s success as things currently stand, in my opinion.\n\nHere were the best responses from our users:\n\nkbrown2006\n\n\nK Walker is my answer. With Bienemy I think he changes everything offensively. Not that he has to be a bell cow and run for 2k yards but because the dynamic run game changes everything for our passing game. RPO, Play action has been a joke for the last few years. Run the ball and punish the defense for not respecting our OL and skill players including Johnson and Royals and Worthy to a certain extent.\n\n\ndjsvegas\n\n\nI’m thinking Delane is the most important Chief not named Mahomes…If we get a near pro-bowl season from him, we will be in great shape. If you pick another DB, I won’t argue against it, but someone back there has to be a shutdown guy. Someone back there has to be able to have an individual impact on each game that makes a difference. Someone back there has to be the guy we can depend on when the other teams gameplan negates our known pass rush. Someone back there has to stand up when we need to get Mahomes the ball back.\n\n\nHuskerFrisbie\n\n\nDon’t know the name of who will play opposite Furious George, but this position is the most important on the defense. If we don’t get pressure on QBs, it will really hurt the defense making them defend much longer than needed.\n\n\nCasualFanatic\n\n\nVeach didn’t have infinite resources to work with, and they don’t HAVE to repeat the 2022 draft with 80% of their draft picks being quality starters their rookie year, but between their free agency and Draft moves, they need at least 4 to work out WELL. They MUST have at least 2 new plus DBs, a new Plus D-line, and a plus RB, or they’re in for another rough year, imo — whether those are new additions or existing players stepping up, doesn’t matter.\n\n\nRoscoe\n\n\nWhoever the new right tackle turns out to be.\n\n\nFast5\n\n\nHarrison Butker is the most important Chief, not named Mahomes.\n\n\n\nThis guy has to make those field goals when called upon. Yea, theres flashy players but this guy is responsible to putting points on the board. If he can be consistent again, make thoie 50+ yarders, he will win us games.\n\n\nGKstretch18\n\n\nI think Worthy is the most important Chief outside of Mahomes for the implications both short and long term his season will have for the franchise. The team sorely lacked the ability to separate and succeed vs man coverage last year, and that, along with an ailing rushing game, killed their offense. If Worthy is able to have a successful season, it will allow Veach to consider other positions critical instead of wide receiver in the offseason. If Worthy isn’t able to have a quality season, the Chiefs will be forced to shell out for a WR1 through FA or by trading up richly in a strong ‘26 draft class.\n\n\nStaff writer Maurice Elston\n\n\nA friend of mine once made the compelling argument that QB2 is second most important position in football. No one would agree until QB1 gets hurt. Here’s the truth no other position can swing a season the way quarterback can. If Mahomes misses time, Fields becomes the difference between remaining a playoff contender and potentially falling behind in a loaded AFC.\n\n\n\n\nIs there a player that comes to your mind, but wasn’t mentioned here? Let us know with your own post on The Feed. <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/post/new\">Create a new post by clicking here</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784317500;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:30:\"Kansas City Chiefs Discussions\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2780;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f39f30e76454affc773ca075454c1989\";s:5:\"title\";s:38:\"Predicting Aaron Donald’s snap count\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/143899/aaron-donald-history-snap-count-usage\";s:11:\"description\";s:272:\"Much is being made in the Aaron Donald news cycle about what type or caliber of player AD will be if he returns. A lot of speculation has been thrown out there that he could return in order to play 10-15 snaps or that he would return only to take a role that he held […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4721:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nMuch is being made in the Aaron Donald news cycle about what type or caliber of player AD will be if he returns. A lot of speculation has been thrown out there that he could return in order to play 10-15 snaps or that he would return only to take a role that he held during his prime – that he would not come back for less. So which is? The truth is that we do not know but we can take a look at the numbers and see what Aaron Donald has provided year to year for the Rams and be able to form a baseline of what he would offer the Los Angeles Rams.\n\n2014 – (67.4%)\n\nAaron Donald’s rookie year featured playing alongside Robert Quinn, Michael Brockers, Chris Long, Kendall Langford, William Hayes, and Eugene Sims. Gregg Williams defensive line was loaded. It was not until Week 5 where Donald took on a starter’s workload. \n\nTotal snaps: 707\n\n2015 – (79.1%)\n\nDonald played in all 16 games and there was only 2 games did he drop below a 70% snap share. \n\nTotal snaps: 915\n\n2016 – (76.1%)\n\nPart of AD’s snap share was affected by his Game 1 ejection against the San Francisco 49ers. \n\nTotal snaps: 829\n\n2017 – (82.3%)\n\nIn the first year of Sean McVay and Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator, Donald jumped into the 80% range. He missed the Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a holdout. \n\nTotal snaps: 790\n\n2018 – (90.4%)\n\nWe all remember 2018. Donald’s 20.5 sack season. This was Donald’s peak as he wreaked havoc on opposing offensive lines. His 90.4% snap share for the season ended up being a career high. There were two games in which he played 100% of the defensive snaps – Week 9 @ New Orleans Saints (71 snaps) and Week 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles (64 snaps). \n\nTotal snaps: 914\n\n2019 – (83.6%)\n\nA couple of blowout wins in Week 7 and 13 reduced Donald’s snap share. \n\nTotal snaps: 926\n\n2020 – (84.5%)\n\nDonald’s second DPOY award. \n\nTotal snaps: 865\n\n2021 – (89.5%)\n\nMaybe if it had not been for blowouts in Weeks 6 & 8, this likely would have been Donald’s career high for snap percentage, but he certainly eclipsed it total snaps. \n\nTotal snaps: 1041\n\n2022 – (89.3%)\n\nDonald agreed to run it back with Sean McVay but only played in 11 games due to an ankle injury and the Rams being uncompetitive. He recorded the least amount of snaps in a season for his career.\n\nTotal snaps: 616\n\n2023 – (80.8%)\n\nIn his final season with a young defense, Donald willed the Rams to the wild card round. He was largely double and triple teamed throughout games with no other key pieces on the defense other than Kobie Turner.\n\nTotal snaps: 867\n\n\n\n2026 Outlook\n\nAcross 10 seasons, Donald played 8470 regular season snaps; averaging 847 snaps per year. 847 snaps comes out to about 49-50 snaps per game.\n\nI think it’s safe to say that Donald will not play 1000+ snaps like he did in 2021. So what is feasible for AD?\n\nMy guess is that he is playing around a 60% snap share with the defensive line including Poona Ford, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, and the tandem edge rushers of Myles Garrett and Byron Young. That comes out to about 30-40 snaps per game. I think that number would certainly go up in more competitive games or pass heavy teams. But with the Rams having a strong roster on offense and defense, they should be able to blow out their fair share of teams; affording Aaron Donald time on the sideline. \n\nWhile Donald has been away from the game for two years, AD99 is different. He has remained physically strong and if anything the two years have afforded him the opportunity to be “healed up” from all the banging around in the trenches. Still, at 35 years old, there will be some regression in ability/performance, but the Rams know that even with regression, Donald is still a top 5 defensive tackle in the NFL. \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784317072;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Los Angeles Rams Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2781;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a50a89f71cc23988f46ea997187a6a83\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Mike Evans gives Kyle Shanahan the type of WR he hasn’t had since 2016\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160471/san-francisco-49ers-news-mike-evans-kyle-shanahan-julio-jones-2016-espn\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"The San Francisco 49ers needed a splash at wide receiver and they got one this offseason, signing Mike Evans to a three-year, $42 million deal to pry the veteran away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans, one of the most accomplished wide receivers of the last 10 years, had his most injury-riddled campaign in 2025, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5661:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 03: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch on the Panthers sidelines during the Regular Season game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 03, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers needed a splash at wide receiver and they got one this offseason, signing Mike Evans to a three-year, $42 million deal to pry the veteran away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.\n\nEvans, one of the most accomplished wide receivers of the last 10 years, had his most injury-riddled campaign in 2025, being sidelined to just eight games after playing in at least 13 and recording 1,000 yards in every season of his career prior.\n\nStill, the 49ers were in dire need of an upgrade at receiver after a disappointing showing from the position group last year, and the 32-year-old Evans is easily the most accomplished and reliable weapon in the room now.\n\nAt 6’5, 231 pounds, Evans is not the traditional receiver that Kyle Shanahan has employed on the boundary in San Francisco. In fact, according to ESPN, Shanahan has only had four 6’5 receivers that have taken significant snaps for him across his coaching career: Evans, Jauan Jennings, Julio Jones, and Josh Gordon. And Jennings was primarily a slot receiver during his time in San Francisco.\n\nThat’s what makes the pairing of Evans and Shanahan so intriguing in 2026.\n\n“[Evans is] 6-foot-5 and 231 pounds with 35⅛-inch arms,” ESPN’s Ben Solak wrote. “Shanahan himself said this offseason, “I’ve never been around a guy that is that tall with that long of arms.” And Evans will use that frame in the most obvious manner: to win jump balls in contested, red zone opportunities. Over the past three seasons, Evans is third in total receiving touchdowns on plays inside the 10-yard line. Those are all tight-window plays, too, as 52.2% of the targets have come with no separation. He’s a ball winner.\n\n“But it’s easy to pigeonhole Evans as a slow-footed skyscraper who is just trying to box out and win rebounds. Not so. What has made Evans such a unique and spectacular talent over his long NFL career is how well he runs routes at his size.\n\n“Across the past two seasons, during which he has contended with both his own injuries and a hampered Baker Mayfield, Evans is third in yards per route run on deep in-breaking routes — the digs and crossers around which Shanahan’s offense is built. Once he’s in that area, that huge catch radius and towering frame make for an easy target. It’s hard for closing safeties to address the catch point with physicality the way they do against smaller receivers.”\n\nWhere Evans excels is also where Brock Purdy has done well over the past few seasons, which should help the explosive play rate climb for the 49ers in 2026. Solak compared Evans’s work with Liam Coen, a Sean McVay disciple, in 2024 to how the wideout could be used in Shanahan’s offense this season.\n\n“We got a peek at how Evans might be deployed in the Shanahan offense in 2024 when he played for Liam Coen. In that season, Evans set a career high for the rate at which he ran routes from the slot. He also set a career high for reception rate, as he got more easy targets from those slot alignments. And he set a career high for yards per route run (2.63) in large part because of the increased catch rate. Evans had always been a far more productive player against single-high defenses (it’s one-on-one outside … throw to the back-shoulder ball), but in that one year with Coen, he saw a huge spike in production against two-high defenses given the new usage.”\n\n“Evans is two years older and a couple of injuries removed from that great 2024 season. But his game was never predicated on elite suddenness, and he remains functionally explosive given how quickly his big strides eat up turf. Even if Evans is physically limited, he would still remain a jump-ball specialist and introduce a new red zone and third-down threat to an always scary 49ers offense. But if he remains at the same level as he was the past two seasons, he can be a three-level receiver with a bigger catch radius than anyone Shanahan has ever called plays for. And with so many other pass-catching options (Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, De’Zhaun Stribling), Evans’ volume can be managed such that he’s fresh come the postseason.”\n\nEvans does provide that red-zone threat, which should only make the 49ers more dangerous once George Kittle comes back. That’s an area the 49ers excelled in a few years ago, and Evans, Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey should be a dangerous trio in that area in 2026 again.\n\nBut Evans will be able to be moved across the formation and give the 49ers a dangerous weapon on the boundary, which can also open up some more things over the middle of the field.\n\nHe must stay healthy, which has sometimes been a problem, but Evans could be the key that brings the 49ers back to having one of the most efficient passing offenses in the NFL.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784316741;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2216;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Mike Evans\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2782;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7dc912dca9beada5f85d92befbb4dafc\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Aaron Donald’s return would indicate full-time role again\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/143897/aaron-donald-rams-retirement-return-rumors\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"The possibility that Aaron Donald will come out of retirement to help Myles Garrett lead the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl next season first gained steam when Pat McAfee shared a text exchange between himself and the three-time Defensive Player of the Year, and ESPN’s host says he “knows” the defensive tackle won’t […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3396:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 16, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) against Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Round at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nThe possibility that Aaron Donald will come out of retirement to help Myles Garrett lead the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl next season first gained steam <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/141117/aaron-donald-rams-retirement-myles-garrett\">when Pat McAfee shared a text exchange between himself and the three-time Defensive Player of the Year</a>, and ESPN’s host says he “knows” the defensive tackle won’t return just to be a part-timer.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143567/aaron-donald-retirement-rumors-rams\">As the rumors start to feel less like rumors and more like indications of an inevitable return</a>, the scenario which will lead Donald back to the Rams has began to take structure. How? When? What role will Donald have?\n\nAmid <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-insider-says-aaron-donald-152639138.html\">this week’s rumors that Donald may not come back until the end of training camp</a>, if not after the season has already started, McAfee shot those down by claiming he’s not speculating and that Donald wants to be a full-time player again, not a situational pass rusher.\n\n\n“We assume—actually forget that. I know that if Aaron Donald comes back, he’s playing 50 snaps a game. This is not a farewell tour, rotation tour. This is Aaron Donald football.”\n\n\nSay what you want about McAfee, the guy knows how to make a quote.\n\n\n\"The Aaron Donald situation is really interesting.. The Rams adding him back to their team would be incredible\" ~ <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RapSheet</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/KF4pV6BTwo\">pic.twitter.com/KF4pV6BTwo</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2078181952251728011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nMcAfee sees Donald, even at 35, as the guy who is going to get “Check 99” calls from the offense, meaning that teams can’t leave him one-on-one. So what does that do for Myles Garrett, another defensive lineman who will require many double and triple-teams next season?\n\nIf nothing else, it should allow Byron Young, Kobie Turner, and Braden Fiske to eat a lot more quarterbacks.\n\nAt this point, the only person holding up the announcement is Donald. As he continues to give indications that he will eventually return to the Rams this year, perhaps only a physical setback will cause him to shut it down. Anything short of that, Donald’s workouts and messages, both to McAfee and fans, should bring him back to the NFL.\n\nIf he’s coming back to the NFL, many don’t expect him to be anything less than Aaron Donald.\n\nOtherwise, why’s he coming back?\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784314908;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Los Angeles Rams Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2783;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"86c35ecda09525143ae4dc141cb1c5b3\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"Fernando Mendoza versus Penn State, Part X of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134455/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-penn-state\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series is about to dive into one of the most iconic performances of the 2026 NFL draft No. 1 pick’s/new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback’s college career, as the matchup against Penn State is widely considered Fernando Mendoza’s “Heisman moment”. This was a definition of a hard-fought win for the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13420:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 8, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O\'Haren-Imagn Images | Matthew O\'Haren-Imagn Images \n\nSilver and Black Pride’s <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/134048\">Mendoza Mania series</a> is about to dive into one of the most iconic performances of the 2026 NFL draft No. 1 pick’s/new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback’s college career, as the matchup against Penn State is widely considered <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-draft/133058/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-michigan-state\">Fernando Mendoza’s</a> “Heisman moment”.\n\nThis was a definition of a hard-fought win for the Hoosiers. They were on the road, gave up the lead in the fourth quarter and came back to win with a 10-play, 80-yard drive where Mendoza famously hit Omar Cooper Jr. in the back of the end zone with about 30 seconds left to give Indiana a 27-24 win. \n\nThis certainly wasn’t the Heisman Trophy winner’s most impressive stat line, going <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401752893\">19-for-30 (63.3% completions) with 218 yards, two touchdowns</a> (one passing, one rushing) and an interception. However, this was a situation where the boxscore was misleading, as he tossed a season-high five “big time throws”, according to <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/players/2025/REGPO/fernando-mendoza/158323/passing\">Pro Football Focus</a>, on top of the game-winning drive mentioned above.\n\nIn full disclosure, I included clips from this game in my <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-draft/119469/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-indiana-quarterback-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter\">original Mendoza breakdown</a> (see the related article below). To avoid repeating and duplicating information, each clip below wasn’t covered previously and the plays included in the original breakdown won’t be seen below. Unfortunately, that includes the aforementioned pass to Cooper, but a full breakdown of that play is in the related article if you’re interested.\n\n\nFernando Mendoza\'s feel for pressure is one area I\'d like to see him grow as a rookie. Doesn\'t recognize the CB blitz here and is a sitting duck in the pocket <a href=\"https://t.co/sMMRzK67rz\">pic.twitter.com/sMMRzK67rz</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2076706362135060646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nMendoza is great at staying calm and throwing under pressure, but he can be a little too fearless and doesn’t have a good feel for when the pressure is coming in the pocket. That showed up a few times in this game, and is one of his areas of improvement heading into the NFL.\n\nWith the ball on the hashmark, Penn State decides to blitz the corner on the short side of the field. That’s a typical pressure in this situation, especially in college with the wider hashmarks, and the defense tips the play call pre-snap by having the safety lineup directly over the corner/wide receiver. In other words, the warning signs were there, and the quarterback should anticipate that the blitz is coming.\n\nSince the left tackle is occupied by the defensive end and the rest of the offensive line sliding to the right, the quarterback looks left initially and is responsible for either getting the ball out of his hands quickly or getting out of the pocket if the corner comes off the edge. However, Mendoza doesn’t pick up on it and starts scanning to the other side of the field. That makes him a sitting duck, and he ends up taking a sack to set up third and goal from outside of the 10-yard-line. \n\nWhat’s frustrating is that this could have been a touchdown if the ball goes to the running back in the flat, since the defense was in man coverage and the linebacker had to avoid getting picked by the outside receiver (No. 7) and safety.\n\n\nOpposite this time, bails out of a clean pocket and runs into a sack, never sees Becker open on the backside dig <a href=\"https://t.co/c63Nj1EIgT\">pic.twitter.com/c63Nj1EIgT</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2076706566875881925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis next clip is the opposite, sensing pressure that isn’t there, which reinforces that the No. 1 pick’s feel for pressure is off and could use some work.\n\nThe Nittany Lions drop into Tampa 2 this time, and they have the frontside of the Hoosiers’ play call well covered. The receivers at the top of the screen are executing a smash concept, where the safety and cornerback can take away the corner route and short out. Also, the defense is in nickel or dime personnel, where the middle linebacker/Tampa dropper is actually a safety who can run with Cooper on the over route from the opposite slot.\n\nThat takes away Mendoza’s first three reads, which seems to cause him to panic. Instead of just sitting in the pocket for another second and hitting Charlie Becker (No. 80 at the bottom of the screen) on the backside dig, he bails out of a clean pocket, running himself into a sack. The offensive line did a pretty good job of holding up against the four-man rush, so there was no reason to scramble as he had plenty of time to finish the read. \n\n\nHigh-level throw from Fernando Mendoza -2nd & long with the pocket collapsing -Steps up & takes a hit right after letting the ball go -Hits Cooper between the 2nd & 3rd levels for a 1st<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/83yT0Wk4sc\">pic.twitter.com/83yT0Wk4sc</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2076717133955059788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe other end of the spectrum is that the Heisman Trophy winner had a bunch of really impressive throws under pressure in this game.\n\nIt’s second and long here, so Penn State drops into Cover 3 and has their underneath defenders play deep to influence a short pass. Meanwhile, Indiana runs a variation of four verticals, where the outside receivers run deep curl routes, and the slots have seam routes. \n\nWith the second level of the defense dropping deeper than normal, the curl-to-flat defenders are in a good spot to take away the curls on the outside, and it will take a layered throw between the defense’s second and third levels to hit the seam. Also, the pocket is starting to collapse with both defensive tackles getting pressure and the left defensive end winning around the edge. \n\nHowever, Mendoza delivers by making an elite throw with two pass-rushers in his face, putting the ball on a line while dropping it between the hook-to-curl and two deep third defenders for a first down. Also, the pass has enough velocity on it so that the receiver can bring the ball into his chest to brace for contact and secure the catch.\n\n\nNice ball from Fernando Mendoza with the pocket collapsing, puts it up where Becker can go get it<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/CbZkeYBzmv\">pic.twitter.com/CbZkeYBzmv</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2076720283332042852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe pressure isn’t as significant this time, but the defense brings a blitz and the pocket is collapsing where the quarterback does get contacted after releasing the ball. Also, this is an excellent throw to beat tight coverage.\n\nThe defense doesn’t try to disguise anything pre-snap, showing pressure by walking both linebackers up on the line of scrimmage and having the safety in a one-high look. So, Mendoza can get most of the information he needs to make a smart decision right away, and he confirms the read by eying the middle of the field initially and recognizing that the safety stays put while seeing the blitz.\n\nNow it’s a matter of making the right decision quickly and attacking a matchup. Clearly, he trusts Becker to win against press coverage, but the corner does a good job of staying in phase against the go route. However, Mendoza throws Becker open by tossing a perfect 50/50 ball that’s high enough where only the receiver can get it but also still within his reach.\n\nThat’s also an impressive catch on the sideline, and this helped set up the game-winning touchdown/“Heisman moment” referenced above.\n\n\nLike how Fernando Mendoza recognizes the FS isn\'t in a spot to help vs the post from the boundary on this one<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/sc6R9j3uJA\">pic.twitter.com/sc6R9j3uJA</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2076724521374196056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis next clip is a different pre-snap look but the same defensive play call as the previous clip, where the defense rushes six defenders and runs Cover 1 behind it. Granted, there is no pressure in the pocket and the read is what stands out the most.\n\nIt looks like Penn State is either bracketing the receiver at the bottom of the screen (No. 7) with the field corner and free safety, or the safety just has a coverage bust and doesn’t get enough depth. Based on how the boundary corner (top of the screen) plays the post route, I’d lean toward the latter since it looks like he was expecting some help over the top.\n\nRegardless, Mendoza makes a great read, recognizing that the safety is cheating toward the wide side of the field, is too shallow and has his eyes locked on No. 7. So, the quarterback gets his head around to find the post and hits Becker for a big gain that flips the field and puts the offense in the red zone. \n\nGranted, this isn’t the best deep pass since the ball is a little late and the receiver had to slow down to catch it. However, this throw can’t be made with anticipation since it’s attacking a coverage bust where the defense, in theory, should be able to take away the post rather than the route concept beating the coverage. So, it’s understandable that the pass wasn’t on time. Also, Becker is so open that this is a situation where Mendoza just doesn’t want to overthrow him.\n\n\nFernando Mendoza with a good read and throw on the run to find Becker on the backside for a 1st <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/qLawb5bZJF\">pic.twitter.com/qLawb5bZJF</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2076728647298453761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nFinally, the No. 1 pick also had a handful of impressive throws on the run in Happy Valley.\n\nThe Hoosiers dial up a designed roll-out from a three-by-one formation, where the tight end is involved in pass-protection to create space for the quarterback by pinning the edge rusher inside. Meanwhile, the slot receiver runs a deep out, the outside receiver is on a go, and the running back works across the formation to get into the flat and execute the flood concept.\n\nPenn State is in Cover 1, again, and they have all of the playside routes covered. However, the running back moving across the center catches the middle linebacker’s attention, getting the linebacker to crash downhill. That helps open up Becker on the over route, which is difficult for the corner to cover because he’s on an island and has to protect against a vertical route to avoid getting beaten deep.\n\nAt the same time, Mendoza is on the run and recognizes that the defense has his first three reads covered. So, he gets to the backside of the call, sees the middle of the field is open with the linebacker crashing downhill on the running back, and hits Becker in stride for the first down. Also, this pass had good velocity to beat the safety and allow the receiver to secure the catch before taking a hit.\n\n\n\nUp next was a much lower-profile matchup against Wisconsin, but one where Mendoza put up a great stat line with 22 completions on 24 attempts (91.7%) for 299 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784314860;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Las Vegas Raiders Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Las Vegas Raiders Draft\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2784;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3e4569a924c2698f45187520904d5780\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"How an Aaron Donald & Myles Garrett team-up would make Rams history\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-history/143893/rams-history-aaron-donald-rumors\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"As soon as Aaron Donald makes his return to the Los Angeles Rams official, team history will be made. There have never been two active Rams defenders with 100 career sacks playing on the same team. A pairing with Myles Garrett would cross that threshold for the first time. Garrett currently ranks 28th in NFL […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2453:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22, 2019: Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns and defensive tackle Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams pose for a picture as the trade jerseys after a game on September 22, 2019 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Los Angeles won 20-13. (Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nAs soon as Aaron Donald makes his return to the Los Angeles Rams official, team history will be made.\n\nThere have never been two active Rams defenders with 100 career sacks playing on the same team. A pairing with Myles Garrett would cross that threshold for the first time.\n\nGarrett currently ranks 28th in NFL history in career sacks with 125.5. Donald is 45th on a relatively short career with 111. It’s also generally tougher for interior players to accumulate sacks as opposed to EDGE rushers.\n\nThe closest the Rams have came to this was during the 2021 season when LA acquired Von Miller via trade. Miller is 13th on the career leaderboards with 138.5 sacks, although Donald did not cross this barrier until the following season when Miller was a member of the Buffalo Bills.\n\nThe league did not track sacks as an official stat until 1982, which eliminates the Fearsome Foursome from contention.\n\nWhile this team-up would be a first in Rams history, other franchises across the NFL have hit this threshold 10 times. The San Francisco 49ers have the richest history with three instances of their own.\n\nThe most recent pairing was five years ago with JJ Watt and Chandler Jones on the Arizona Cardinals.\n\n\n \n \n Team\n Players\n Season(s)\n \n \n \n Arizona CardinalsJ.J. Watt + Chandler Jones2021\n Baltimore RavensTerrell Suggs + Elvis Dumervil2016\n Buffalo BillsBruce Smith + Jim Jeffcoat1997\n Green Bay PackersReggie White + Sean Jones1996\n Kansas City ChiefsLeslie O’Neal + Derrick Thomas1998–1999\n Miami DolphinsJason Taylor + Kevin Carter2006\n Minnesota VikingsChris Doleman + John Randle1999\n San Francisco 49ersRichard Dent + Rickey Jackson1994\n San Francisco 49ersKevin Greene + Chris Doleman1997\n San Francisco 49ersChris Doleman + Charles Haley1998\n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784314800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"Los Angeles Rams History\";i:1;s:23:\"Los Angeles Rams Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2785;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f82faa57fe4c9dc1636298712712220a\";s:5:\"title\";s:49:\"Cowboys fans predict that Dak will be Dak in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210149/fans-predict-dak-prescott-td-passes-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:307:\"Earlier this week we asked you to vote in a survey about Dak Prescott. More specifically, a survey about how Prescott will perform in 2026 in respect to touchdown passes thrown for the season. We gave you options that would have inferred Dak could be injured at some point, or that the running game or […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1656:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEarlier this week we asked you to vote in a survey about Dak Prescott. More specifically, a survey about how Prescott will perform in 2026 in respect to touchdown passes thrown for the season. \n\nWe gave you options that would have inferred Dak could be injured at some point, or that the running game or defense might take over matters and alter Prescott’s stats. Most of you were not buying any of those shenanigans.\n\nInstead, a majority of you agree that Dak is gonna Dak in 2026. 66% of fans thought that Prescott will end the season with between 30-39 touchdown passes. Since 2019, Prescott has had 30 or more TD passes in every season he has been healthy for the season.\n\n\n2019 – 30\n\n\n\n2021 – 37\n\n\n\n2023 – 36\n\n\n\n2025 – 30\n\n\nIf Dak can do what he usually does, and Christian Parker can resurrect the defense, the Cowboys may actually have something in 2026.\n\nBonus question: Predict exactly how many TD passes Prescott will throw in 2026, I’m going out on a limb and taking exactly 40!\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">For all of your NFL betting odds and props, visit out partner, FanDuel.</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784314800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Dallas Cowboys Odds\";i:1;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2786;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e1eea6a5ec8d57cc6eb38471b820ee53\";s:5:\"title\";s:33:\"Tricky Pickens. Value up or down?\";s:4:\"link\";s:84:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uz828r/tricky_pickens_value_up_or_down/\";s:11:\"description\";s:931:\"George Pickens is an interesting player. I think if he’s on your team, good luck in the 2026 season. He’s currently valued in WR9-13 range, 7 highest I saw and nobody is buying. I agree that 7 is too high for him(barring a future Lamb injury). But 13 could also be too high for him as well with an aging but still productive QB in Dak and healthy Ceedee. I have been trying to move him on one of my teams and there isn’t a market at his current value and most people cite a healthy Ceedee as the main factor and I totally get it. I’m ok with him on my team and think he’ll produce well enough but I am heavy at WR. Solid player but he’s gonna have to go at discount(likely not) or I’m “stuck” with him in 2026. That being said, his value will likely not remain where it currently sits mid-July. 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Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/55OBMAi9XK8gu5qr9l3kIy?si=9cba7d377d0a404d\">Dirty Birds and Brews podcast</a>!\n\nYou can also listen to all of our video shows in an audio-only podcast format, available on all your favorite podcast platforms or by using the player below.\n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in supporting the show, <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/falcoholiclive\">check out our Patreon page</a> to unlock access to exclusive perks including Patron Q&A sessions, Discord perks, live shout-outs and more!\n\n<a href=\"https://discord.gg/A2ybd2ywnd\">Be sure to check out the new community Discord server here!</a> Come chat with your fellow Falcons fans about the show, the team, the NFL draft, and more.\n\nYou can watch the show here on The Falcoholic, but we recommend <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive\">watching on YouT</a><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76XTQnl0BK0\">u</a><a href=\"https://youtu.be/7fFK6u5lyhc\">be</a> for the best experience—including full 1080p HD video and access to the live Q&A in the chat. You can also access the show using your smart TV or device using the YouTube app for the real big-screen experience!\n\nWe hope you enjoy the show! If you have comments, we’d love to hear them. Send them to us on Twitter (@FalcoholicLive), leave them below, or e-mail the show at falcoholiclive@gmail.com.\n\nThanks for watching!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784312627;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"The Falcoholic\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:24:\"Atlanta Falcons analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"Atlanta Falcons depth chart\";i:2;s:22:\"Atlanta Falcons roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6302;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kaden Elliss\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7677;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Divine Deablo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8278;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Christian Harris\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2788;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3e5db85cc14d862b5ad48a33a2fd4851\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"2026 Dynasty Riser, Faller and Longshot Predictions: New Orleans Saints\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/17/2026-dynasty-riser-faller-and-longshot-predictions-new-orleans-saints/\";s:11:\"description\";s:73:\"We pick out three intriguing names on the New Orleans Saints this summer.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2848:\"\n \n Summer is the best time to evaluate dynasty assets and their place in the dynasty market. 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Because even in a scenario where the Rams feel Nacua no longer fits into their plans […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4884:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CA - JUNE 02: Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) during the Los Angeles Rams OTA on June 02, 2026, at the The Rams Village in Woodland Hills, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-fast-fashion\">Los Angeles Rams should extend Puka Nacua as soon as possible,</a> on a deal that would fit today’s receiver market but also keep all of their options open going forward and avoid a costly franchise tag in 2027. Because even in a scenario where the Rams feel Nacua no longer fits into their plans down the line, the sooner L.A. can get it done, the sooner they can absorb the cap hits and potentially still trade the All-Pro receiver in his prime.\n\nNacua is still vital to the success of Matthew Stafford and the Rams right now, but an agreement today doesn’t have to cripple their options tomorrow.\n\nNacua’s current contract\n\nPuka Nacua is entering the final year of his rookie contract, an extremely good bargain for L.A. given his status as a former fifth-round pick who <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/puka-nacua/11001\">up until now has only made $2.9 million in his three-year NFL career</a>. Originally set to earn $1.1 million in 2026, Nacua’s status as a level-three proven performance indicator bonus (<a href=\"https://overthecap.com/proven-performance-escalator\">explained here at OvertheCap</a>) bumps his pay to the level of the second-round restricted free agent tag:\n\n$5.8 million.\n\nThat is a significant discount for a receiver of his caliber, coming off of a season in which Nacua led the NFL in yards per game and was a first-team All-Pro.\n\nBut Nacua is entering a contract year, meaning that if the Rams do not extend him before 2027 free agency, he will either become a free agent or receive either the transition tag of the franchise tag, the latter of which is far more likely.\n\nIt’s also not ideal.\n\nFranchise tag is a bad choice\n\nIf the Rams are hesitant to sign Nacua to a long term deal for any reason, be it his asking price, his injury history, <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/137258/puka-nacua-rehab-rams-rumors-news\">or the off-field concerns</a>, the tag is always there as a fallback option. The Dallas Cowboys tagged George Pickens this year and after failing to come to a long-term agreement, he will play on a one-year, $27.3 million deal.\n\nIt gives the Cowboys one more season to evaluate Pickens and decide if he’s reliable. The Rams may not have the luxury to pay Nacua a tag next year, estimated to be over $31 million for a receiver.\n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/cap/_/year/2027\">Rams are projected to have over $80 million in cap space for the 2027 season, according to Spotrac</a>, but we won’t even know what the 2027 salary cap is until next year and the estimates are never right. But even $80 million is going to disappear quickly, as Les Snead must consider extensions for not only Nacua, but Byron Young, Kobie Turner, Kevin Dotson, Steve Avila, Warren McClendon, Coleman Shelton, Ethan Evans, and others.\n\nIf the GM can get players on normal contracts, absorbing them all is easier, but dedicating $31 million to a single player eats about 40 percent of the available space. And that’s too much.\n\nThe Rams should agree to something soon\n\nAlthough the Rams may be hesitant to make a decision on Nacua right now, the choice only gets harder if they wait and then have to apply the franchise tag in 2027. As we’ve seen with Pickens, sometimes the team only delays the decision even longer and that could cost L.A. even more in the long run.\n\nDelaying the decision for a year or two has a net negative value.\n\nHowever, if the Rams can get Nacua to agree to a contract now, even one at the top of the market, they could guarantee his place on the team for the next two years, either both with Matthew Stafford or potentially helping in usher the Ty Simpson era in 2027, while not losing their options to trade him by 2028 if they have to. As we’ve seen with A.J. 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There was a nice split among the top two responses (full results below), but only 5% of respondents see him failing to crack the ever-elusive 4,000-yard mark. \n\nWith the Bears being the only franchise to never have a QB hit that 4k mark, it is a sore spot for some, but head coach Ben Johnson has always been a play caller who leaned into the run game, so I would not be surprised if Williams misses it again. \n\nI’d love for it to happen, just to put the narrative to bed, but ultimately, all I really care about is the Dub.\n\nThat said, the recent props from our partners at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> have Caleb’s over/under passing yards a bit on the low side, if you ask me. \n\nHere’s how they have the NFC North quarterbacks ranked. \n\nDetroit Lions, Jared Goff: Over 4050.5 (-114), Under 4050.5 (-114)\n\nChicago Bears, Caleb Williams: Over 3575.5 (-114), Under 3575.5 (-114)\n\nGreen Bay Packers, Jordan Love: Over 3525.5 (-114), Under 3525.5 (-114)\n\nYikes, the oddsmakers having Caleb’s over/under higher than Love’s is sure to trigger some cheeseheads!\n\nAs for the Minnesota Vikings, with the competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. 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That’s important because it feels as if every AFC team features some pretty significant blemishes, Chiefs included.\n\nThis roster is judged more harshly than its peers. It should be. The expectation is Super Bowl or bust.\n\nDoes the roster pass the test? We won’t know the true answer until the season plays out, of course. But some recent ESPN breakdowns suggest the roster is good enough to make it out of the conference once again.\n\nJeremy Fowler recently completed his annual breakdown of the top-10 players at each position across the league.\n\nThe Chiefs had seven players represented.\n\n\n#2 <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Quarterback</a> – Patrick Mahomes\n\n\n\n#9 <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49145576/ranking-nfl-top-10-running-backs-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Running Back</a> – Kenneth Walker III\n\n\n\n#10 <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49267903/ranking-nfl-top-10-tight-ends-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Tight End</a> – Travis Kelce\n\n\n\n#3 <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49285849/ranking-nfl-top-10-guards-centers-interior-offensive-linemen-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Interior Offensive Lineman</a> – Creed Humphrey\n\n\n\n#7 <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49285849/ranking-nfl-top-10-guards-centers-interior-offensive-linemen-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Interior Offensive Lineman</a> – Trey Smith\n\n\n\n#4 <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49239989/ranking-nfl-top-10-defensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Defensive Tackle</a> – Chris Jones\n\n\n\n#8 <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Off Ball Linebacker</a> – Nick Bolton\n\n\nIt’s worth noting that seven is the most players represented on these top-10 lists by any team in the AFC. The only other conference foes with at least five players represented were the <a href=\"https://battleredblog.com\">Houston Texans</a> (6), <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> (5) and <a href=\"https://baltimorebeatdown.com\">Baltimore Ravens</a> (5).\n\n\nNFL teams with the most Top 10 players (five or more) Lions: 9 Eagles: 8 Chiefs: 7 Texans: 6 Broncos: 5 Ravens: 5 Cowboys: 5 49ers: 5 Rams: 5<a href=\"https://t.co/l7n4agW5I6\">https://t.co/l7n4agW5I6</a>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2077763945947972006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nMaybe one list is too small a sample size, even if it is created based upon the opinions of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts. Fair enough.\n\nFor those not convinced of the strength of this Chiefs roster, let’s also utilize Bill Barnwell of ESPN’s recent piece breaking down every player in the NFL worth at least one first-round pick in a trade.\n\nAs an aside, the entire column is worth your time, but for the purposes of this column, we’ll break it down in a “Cliff Notes” version.\n\nThe Chiefs, according to Barnwell, have seven players worth at least one first-round selection in a trade: Patrick Mahomes (seven first-round picks) and Mansoor Delane, Creed Humphrey, Chris Jones, George Karlaftis, Josh Simmons, and Trey Smith (all worth one first-round pick).\n\nThe article’s idea was not to suggest that any of these players will be traded, but rather to take a deep dive into each player’s value.\n\nIncluded within that value are a player’s age, contract, position, off-field makeup and overall on-field performance. 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And my fellow commissioner is a VERY good deal maker to where he has a super team. This is his team: SF 10 team QB: Josh Allen / Jayden Daniels / Matt Stafford / Jaxson Dart / Malik Willis / Jacoby Brisset / DeShaun Watson RB: Saquon Barkley / Javonte Wiliams / Kenneth Walker / Zach Charbonnet / Marshawn Lloyd / Tank Bigsby / Kaleb Johnson WR: Puka Nakua / Drake London / Jaxson Smith-Njigba / Ladd McConkey / Chris Olave / Josh Downs / Garrett Wilson / Tre Tucker / Khalil Shakir TE: Trey McBride / Tucker Kraft / Jake Ferguson And the straw that broke the camel\'s back - the person with the first overall pick just traded it away to him, and he took Jeremiah Love (he has no other draft picks this year). He traded his 2027 and 2028 first to do so. obviously... he won last year and he\'s going to keep on winning. A lot of people in the league are feeling this is a waste of money/time any more and might not be as fun. He made this super team by 1) trading for players right before they blew up (JSN, Javonte Williams), dumping rookies at the right time for vets, or just making taco deals. I don\'t blame him at all - every person trading with him could have said no, or not done the deal, but this has unfortunately left the league in a bit of a bind. I don\'t want to push for a reset, but also I sort of do. Has anyone else experienced this? What have you done about it? What came of your league? We did have one person leave last year, partly because of this, partly because he\'s a new dad, but I want to avoid a mass exodus. But I also don\'t want to pay dues for the privilege of watching this guy blow other teams out of the water. Edit: Everyone will be happy to know that I took the advice of “get good” to heart and made a bunch of all in swings. I’m coming for this team. submitted by /u/WentWin [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2245:\"I am a co-commissioner in a league with friends. And my fellow commissioner is a VERY good deal maker to where he has a super team. This is his team: SF 10 team QB: Josh Allen / Jayden Daniels / Matt Stafford / Jaxson Dart / Malik Willis / Jacoby Brisset / DeShaun Watson RB: Saquon Barkley / Javonte Wiliams / Kenneth Walker / Zach Charbonnet / Marshawn Lloyd / Tank Bigsby / Kaleb Johnson WR: Puka Nakua / Drake London / Jaxson Smith-Njigba / Ladd McConkey / Chris Olave / Josh Downs / Garrett Wilson / Tre Tucker / Khalil Shakir TE: Trey McBride / Tucker Kraft / Jake Ferguson And the straw that broke the camel\'s back - the person with the first overall pick just traded it away to him, and he took Jeremiah Love (he has no other draft picks this year). He traded his 2027 and 2028 first to do so. obviously... he won last year and he\'s going to keep on winning. A lot of people in the league are feeling this is a waste of money/time any more and might not be as fun. He made this super team by 1) trading for players right before they blew up (JSN, Javonte Williams), dumping rookies at the right time for vets, or just making taco deals. I don\'t blame him at all - every person trading with him could have said no, or not done the deal, but this has unfortunately left the league in a bit of a bind. I don\'t want to push for a reset, but also I sort of do. Has anyone else experienced this? What have you done about it? What came of your league? We did have one person leave last year, partly because of this, partly because he\'s a new dad, but I want to avoid a mass exodus. But I also don\'t want to pay dues for the privilege of watching this guy blow other teams out of the water. Edit: Everyone will be happy to know that I took the advice of “get good” to heart and made a bunch of all in swings. 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This defensive front is a long way from being dominant, but if they can make a significant leap they could make life easier for their corners, leading to more turnovers and more stops. Pressure up front along with stout run defense would equal more wins.\n\nSecondary\n\nThe interesting thing about these discussions, in particular this one, is how connected they are. A good defensive line helps the secondary and vice versa. The idea is to get both units playing at a high level to compete for a championship instead of using one to cover up the flaws of the other, which is still good but doesn’t hold up for long.\n\nThe defensive line has been injected with talent, both veteran and young, and the secondary’s biggest additions are along the same lines. Cobie Durant and Jalen Thompson are the biggest veteran additions to the secondary. Caleb Downs is the guy all eyes will be on after the Cowboys made him their first-round pick in the 2026 draft. They are joining a secondary that only secured six interceptions in 2025 and allowed a 67.7 completion percentage to opposing QBs, one of the worst marks in the league.\n\nSo, who improved the most?\n\nFor me, it’s the secondary.\n\nWhy?\n\nBecause even though the defensive line may have added bigger names, Caleb Downs completely changes Dallas’ outlook for the defensive backfield. With Downs in the fold, there is more legitimate flexibility in coverage packages, and you now have a game-breaker that moves the needle. Yet the defensive line will determine whether the defense reaches its ceiling.\n\nGreat defenses rarely rely on one position group. A disruptive defensive front and a disciplined secondary are complementary pieces as mentioned earlier. The Cowboys spent the offseason investing in both, and training camp will provide the first real glimpse of whether those investments have produced a more complete defense.\n\nOver to you BTB. Who is the winner here and why? 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As a Bears fan I believe Rome still has the potential to be a clear WR1 even with the foot issue. But I’m also seeing a ridiculous amount of hype around Burden. Rome and Caleb’s chemistry has been proven already in my eyes, but does anyone think Luther can truly become a fantasy WR1 and more valuable than Rome? submitted by /u/RyanAC12 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:707:\"What are everyone’s thoughts on Odunze and Burden over the next 3 years? As a Bears fan I believe Rome still has the potential to be a clear WR1 even with the foot issue. But I’m also seeing a ridiculous amount of hype around Burden. 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CJ2K was one of the most dominant athletes on the planet when he played for the Tennessee Titans. It was shocking to see how quickly the disease has affected him. The Titans announced today that they will […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1632:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 19: Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 19, 2008 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nChris Johnson shocked the world when he revealed earlier this summer that he had been diagnosed with ALS. CJ2K was one of the most dominant athletes on the planet when he played for the Tennessee Titans. It was shocking to see how quickly the disease has affected him.\n\nThe Titans announced today that they will induct CJ into the Ring of Honor on September 13th at halftime of the season opener against the New York Jets. CJ still holds the single-season NFL record for yards from scrimmage with 2,509 in 2009. The Titans were bad that year, but CJ2K gave us a reason to watch the games every Sunday.\n\nHere is what Amy Adams Strunk <a href=\"https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/former-titans-rb-chris-johnson-to-be-inducted-into-franchise-s-ring-of-honor\">had to say</a> about CJ’s induction:\n\n\n“Chris Johnson holds a special place in the hearts of our organization and our fans,” Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in statement. “His stats speak for themselves, and he will forever remain a leader in our record books, but the man behind the yardage deserves just as much celebration. 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The team announced on Friday that they will induct Johnson into their Ring of Honor during their season opener against the Jets. The announcement comes after Johnson revealed in June that he was diagnosed with ALS last year. Johnson said that he hopes going public with his condition \"helps even one person get diagnosed sooner, inspires more research, or gives another family hope.\"\"Chris Johnson holds a special place in the hearts of our organization and our fans,\" Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in statement. \"His stats speak for themselves, and he will forever remain a leader in our record books, but the man behind the yardage deserves just as much celebration. We look forward to welcoming him home on Sept. 13 and officially inducting him into the Titans Ring of Honor.\"Johnson was a Titans first-round pick in 2008 and was named the NFL offensive player of the year after rushing for 2,006 yards in his second season. 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New […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5172:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is introduced prior to a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium on October 06, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen and where: Week 5 in London\n\nKey additions: DT Ruke Orhorhoro, RB Chris Rodriguez\n\nKey subtractions: LB Devin Lloyd, RB Travis Etienne, DT Maason Smith\n\nLast season: New head coach won the AFC South with Trevor Lawrence, just like the last guy\n\nThe question for this team: How much of 2025 was real?\n\nNew head coach Liam Coen’s first year was a huge success by Jacksonville standards. 13 wins, which was second best in Jaguars history, and a division title for only the fifth time in franchise history. After their bye they went 9-1, then lost to the Bills on a last minute Josh Allen TD. No shame in that.\n\nBut we’ve seen this story so many times: new coach arrives, does some good things that his predecessor wasn’t doing, beats up on a soft schedule, the team thinks it’s legit and doesn’t do much in the offseason, and then year two is a dud. The recipe is almost always the same: the team had a lot of things go right in the first year that can’t be counted on happening again; and they thought they had arrived and rested on their laurels in the offseason and it came back to bite them. Second part first, the Jaguars did next to nothing in the spring to improve their roster. If anything, they got worse, downgrading at RB.\n\nThe Jaguars 2025 season had some smoke and mirrors. Seven of those nine post-bye wins were against the Raiders (in OT), Cardinals (also in OT), Titans (twice), Colts (twice-the first with Daniel Jones getting injured early, the second with Philip Rivers at QB), and Jets. The defense had the second most takeaways, and had six games with at least three, four of them were the first four games of the season. Their non-divisional opponents this year are the AFC North, the NFC East, the Patriots, the Bears, and of course the Eagles. Some of those teams will be bad, but the Jaguars are almost certainly not playing six games against all of the teams picking 1 through 4 in April.\n\nBut there are also reasons to believe there isn’t a heat shield needed for the Jaguars regression to the mean. The 9-1 finish had some absolute hammerings: 41-7, 48-20, 36-19, and not just against filler: they beat the Broncos 34-20 in Denver, and the Chargers 35-6. The Jaguars had the 3rd best point differential in the league. They had a good but not unrepeatable record in one score games, going 6-4. They outgained their opponent in all but three games. 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Hunter was not effective as either a WR or a CB, which is not a surprise because he was, you know, a rookie, and he couldn’t practice fully as either. Perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not coincidentally, Hunter played a ton and got hurt. Hunter played 69 snaps per game, which over a 17 game season would be 1,180 snaps. That not only would have led the league, but since 2012, only 2 offensive players who weren’t OL or QBs, and 6 defensive players have had at least 1,180 snaps in a season. \n\nSince the Jaguars have made London their second home in 2013, they have been mostly terrible. But London has been good to them, they’re 7-7 there, though 2-2 in seasons where they’ve had a winning record. The Jaguars definitely get a bit of an advantage in the institutional memory of making this trip every year for over a decade, but it’s not a decisive one. For the Eagles though, this is their first European trip since beating the Jaguars in London in 2018. 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There are also plenty of cases in which players are sold with an expected decline, only to defy the odds. This series will examine what you should do as players approach these decision points.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993322/CJ_Stroud\">CJ Stroud</a>, QB HOU\nFew players have swung as far in dynasty perception as CJ Stroud. Two years ago, he was the shiny new franchise quarterback coming off one of the great rookie seasons we have seen. Now, after two years of declining production and an ugly playoff exit, the shine has come off, and his price has followed. So the question is whether this is the perfect buy-low window on a 24-year-old former Offensive Rookie of the Year, or whether the last two years are telling us who he actually is.\nPrevious Performance\nStroud arrived as the second overall pick in 2023 out of Ohio State and could hardly have started better. He won Offensive Rookie of the Year, threw for 4,108 yards with 23 touchdowns to just five interceptions, made the Pro Bowl, and won a playoff game, all as a rookie. It was one of the best debut seasons a quarterback has ever produced, and it set expectations sky high.\nSince then, the arrow has pointed the wrong way. His production has dipped in each of the last two seasons, which is a rare and slightly worrying trend for a young franchise quarterback. A big chunk of that is context. In 2024 the offensive line was a mess, and in 2025 the receiving room was a significant drop-off, with <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992871/Nico_Collins\">Nico Collins</a> missing time, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994212/Tank_Dell\">Tank Dell</a> missing the entire year and rookies <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994646/Jayden_Higgins\">Jayden Higgins</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994653/Jaylin_Noel\">Jaylin Noel</a> not establishing themselves.\nThe 2025 numbers still make for uncomfortable reading. He threw for a career-low 3,041 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions, missed three games with a concussion, and finished as a back-end QB2. Worst of all was the ending, a four-interception performance in the Divisional Round loss to New England that has shaped how the wider world sees him, and one that came with Nico Collins sidelined. It was a genuinely poor game at the worst possible time.\n\nSituation and Usage\nThere is a strong case that 2026 is the year things swing back. Nick Caley returns for a second season as offensive coordinator, so for once Stroud has continuity in the system rather than a fresh scheme to learn. Caley has been openly bullish this off-season, talking about the progress made late last year and describing Stroud as locked in. Continuity matters for quarterbacks, and this is the first time Stroud has had it since his rookie year.\nThe supporting cast is in better shape too. Nico Collins is healthy and remains a genuine WR1, second-year pair Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel should take a step, and Tank Dell is working his way back from a horrific knee injury. They traded for <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992419/David_Montgomery\">David Montgomery</a>, who steadies the run game and is one of the better pass-protecting backs in the league, and they added veteran help up front. The Texans are among the more talked-about breakout offenses this offseason for a reason.\nTwo things temper the enthusiasm. First, the offensive line was remade but arguably not fixed. Second, and more important for fantasy, Stroud does not run. He added under 200 scramble yards and one rushing score last year, so he has none of the built-in floor that the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993216/Jalen_Hurts\">Jalen Hurts</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992820/Jayden_Daniels\">Jayden Daniels</a> types lean on. Pair that with a dominant defense that will keep plenty of games in run-heavy, low-volume scripts, and his fantasy ceiling is more capped than his talent suggests. He is a pure pocket passer who needs volume and efficiency to score for you, not legs.\nContract\nIn recent years, highly drafted franchise quarterbacks have received their extensions as soon as they become available following their third season. The Texans have bucked that trend slightly. While they picked up Stroud’s fifth-year option and have rubbished any talk that they aren’t committed to him long term, the lack of extension talks is by itself alarming.\nThis season will be a true prove-it year for Stroud. If he bounces back and plays well, they will sign him to a top-of-market extension, locking him to the franchise for years to come. If he disappoints, they will face a very difficult decision with a roster that is built to win Super Bowls.\nADP and Trade Value\nHe is the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/index.php?type=superflex\">QB19 in June ADP</a> and the 58th overall player. The trade analyzer values him at a random future first- and third-round pick in a superflex league. Recent trades are below:\n \nConclusion\nFor me, Stroud is a buy, and a fairly straightforward one. Whenever a former Offensive Rookie of the Year gets forgotten about and drifts down to QB19, I want to be the one buying. The talent that produced that rookie season has not vanished in two years, and at 24 there is still plenty of road ahead.\nI am not ignoring the last two years. The production has slipped each season; he gives you nothing with his legs, and there is a real cloud over whether Houston commits to him long-term. Those are fair reasons for the price to have come down, and I would not argue he belongs back in the top ten just yet.\nWhere I differ from the market is on the cause. Most of the decline traces back to a broken offensive line and a receiving room that spent two years in the treatment room, not to Stroud forgetting how to play. Those are the two things most likely to improve in 2026, and he now has continuity in his offense for the first time since his rookie year. Add in a huge extension riding on this season, and you have a talented young quarterback with every reason to bounce back at a price that assumes he will not.\nIf you are contending, he is a lovely superflex QB2/3. You are getting a cheap, talented starter with real upside, and I would happily give up a couple of second-round rookie picks or a fading veteran to land him. Just know what you are buying. Without the rushing, he is a high-floor passer who needs volume to hit his ceiling, so treat him as a strong QB2 with QB1 weeks rather than a set-and-forget difference-maker.\nIf you are rebuilding, I like it even more. A 24-year-old former Offensive Rookie of the Year, on a cheap deal, at the lowest price he will ever carry, is exactly the sort of asset you want to be accumulating. 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(Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe have a few more training camp battles to discuss before the Bears all report to training camp later this month. We move back to the defensive side of the ball one more time, and this time we focus on the secondary once again.\n\nThis is one of the most critical training camp battles of the season. There may be some that are interesting or intriguing, but in most cases, the Bears have two players capable of starting battling it out. In this case? Do the Bears have a legitimate starter to play opposite Jaylon Johnson? Right now, that’s impossible to answer.\n\nTyrique Stevenson’s career certainly hasn’t taken the path most Bears fans (and I’m guessing Ryan Poles) expected it to take following a strong rookie campaign. Stevenson tallied 65 tackles, 4 interceptions, and had 16 passes defended as a rookie. His play was inconsistent, but the good far outweighed the bad. He was on his way.\n\nEntering his second year, Stevenson kicked off his campaign with a Pick Six against the Tennessee Titans, a critical play to give the Bears an improbable win. The stock was high for Stevenson. Since that game, Stevenson’s play has declined, his focus has collapsed, and he’s fallen out of favor with coaches.\n\nStevenson struggled in many games, had the Hail Mary disaster, and Bears fans were hopeful that after a disastrous second year, a new scheme that seemingly fit Stevenson’s play style better with Dennis Allen would revitalize him. It did not.\n\nStevenson fell out of favor when he saw the bench more than the field towards the end of the season, even though the Bears’ secondary was banged up and missing players.\n\nWhen all that is considered, it’s no surprise that we are saying that Stevenson is in a training camp battle with a fourth-round pick.\n\nThat’s not to disparage Muhammad. The pick was widely praised by draft experts. Muhammad made plenty of spectacular plays at Texas and earned him second team All-SEC in 2025. But that’s a big leap to have a fourth-round rookie earn a starting job out of training camp. It can happen. Tarheeb Still was a fifth-round pick and was starting by September of his rookie season with the LA Chargers.\n\nNow, it’s also possible that Muhammad eventually finds more success inside at Nickel. Based on Kyler Gordon’s injury issues and some of the comments the coaching staff made about him in May, it’s not impossible to think that Muhammad could eventually replace Gordon and not Stevenson.\n\nBut as long as he’s healthy, one would expect Gordon to keep his nickel job this year and Muhammad to compete with Stevenson outside.\n\nIt’s not out of the realm of possibility that another corner could emerge and take the job over both of these two. Terell Smith seems like a long shot coming off his ACL and entering the final year of his contract. Jaylon Jones is a solid veteran but is more of a career backup.\n\nWhen you look at the bottom line, the Bears really need Stevenson to step up and play like the player he looked like he was going to be as a rookie. Unless Muhammad shocks everyone and snags the spot, he’s probably going to need some time to develop before he starts. Stevenson has to take this job, and he has to play well. If Stevenson struggles and the Bears end up going to someone like Jaylon Jones, that’s going to be an issue when they play elite quarterbacks. They will be picking on whoever is playing opposite Jaylon Johnson all season long.\n\nI think Stevenson holds off the competition and earns the starting job, but I wonder if he starts all season long. This is a critical position to solidify for the Bears’ success this season. 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This series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are +5,000 odds. Article TL;DR: There is a huge, Mike Evans sized hole over in Tampa Bay. Thankfully for the Buccaneers they have a glut of talent at the WR position between Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and third round draft pick Ted Hurst. RB Rachaad White took less money than the Bucs paid their newly acquired RB to go play for the Commanders. The Buccaneers brought in Kenneth Gainwell from the Steelers on a 2-year $14M contract and re-signed Sean Tucker to a 1-year $3.5M deal. Bucky Irving is still recovering from an offseason shoulder surgery as of June. Zac Robinson takes over as the OC after two successful years running the Falcons offense. All of the offseason moves from the Buccaneers should help Baker Mayfield achieve his fourth consecutive QB1 finish. Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns New York Jets Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers submitted by /u/WhiteHeatFF [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:3630:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uz1tp2/tampa_bay_buccaneers_fantasy_2026_reading_the_tea/\"> </a> Welcome to the fifteenth piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. This series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are +5,000 odds. Article TL;DR: There is a huge, Mike Evans sized hole over in Tampa Bay. Thankfully for the Buccaneers they have a glut of talent at the WR position between Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and third round draft pick Ted Hurst. RB Rachaad White took less money than the Bucs paid their newly acquired RB to go play for the Commanders. The Buccaneers brought in Kenneth Gainwell from the Steelers on a 2-year $14M contract and re-signed Sean Tucker to a 1-year $3.5M deal. Bucky Irving is still recovering from an offseason shoulder surgery as of June. Zac Robinson takes over as the OC after two successful years running the Falcons offense. All of the offseason moves from the Buccaneers should help Baker Mayfield achieve his fourth consecutive QB1 finish. 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McCarthy Wins the Minnesota Vikings Starting Job\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-podcasts/97604/the-5-things-how-j-j-mccarthy-wins-the-minnesota-vikings-starting-job\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray — the Minnesota Vikings QB battle starts now. On The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano break down exactly what McCarthy must prove at 2026 Vikings training camp to earn the starting quarterback job over Kyler Murray. This Vikings 1st & SKOL production delivers the film study, advanced […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4658:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 4: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJ.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray — the Minnesota Vikings QB battle starts now. On The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano break down exactly what McCarthy must prove at 2026 Vikings training camp to earn the starting quarterback job over Kyler Murray. This Vikings 1st & SKOL production delivers the film study, advanced stats, and unfiltered analysis that every Vikings fan needs heading into camp. The verdict? McCarthy has real upside — but consistency will make or break his shot.\n\nKevin O’Connell has gone 43-25 in four years by finding his quarterback and riding him. As Forness frames it: “If either side straight up wins, it’s going to be a 2026 only conversation.” This is not about McCarthy’s ceiling in 2028 — it’s about whether he can outshine Kyler Murray right now, before the season starts. The Ravens joint practices may be the single most important moment of McCarthy’s career.\n\nKey Points from the Episode:\n\n\nImprove underlying metrics — against quality defenses. McCarthy ranked 41st in EPA per play (−0.294), success rate (37.7%), and CPOE (−8.7%) in his first six starts. His final four starts ranked 2nd and 4th nationally — but all came against defenses ranked 27th–32nd. “He has not shown that he can do it against a good defense yet. That doesn’t mean he can’t, it means he hasn’t, and those are two different things.”\n\n\n\nFix mechanics — footwork, leg whip, and touch. McCarthy’s lower-body inconsistency costs him accuracy. Unlike Kyler Murray’s controlled leg whip, McCarthy’s can spin him off-platform. “He’s gotta string good footwork. He’s gotta string linking his upper and lower half… he has to prove that he can do it consistently.” OTA reports show improvement — it now must show up live.\n\n\n\nBecome a faster, more consistent processor. McCarthy had 19 big-time throws (7.3%) but 15 turnover-worthy plays (4.8%) — a lethal imbalance. Half-second delays made the offensive line look worse than it was. “Can you anticipate that 12-yard dig route coming open? Can you do that nine out of 10 times? Those are the things that I wanna see.”\n\n\n\nTighten ball placement and build real chemistry with Justin Jefferson. A 28% off-target rate to the best receiver in football is unsustainable. Dave Stefano adds the human element: “J.J. McCarthy is going to have to convince Justin Jefferson he’s the guy… and influence that decision.” Receivers shouldn’t have to guess. “McCarthy sprayed his placement a little too much last year.”\n\n\n\nDominate the Ravens joint practices. Forness is unambiguous: “He’s gotta dominate those joint practices. He’s gotta do it.” The joint sessions — not the preseason game — are where the starting job will be decided. A decision is expected by July 23rd. “If he does well in the joint practices, that’s gonna go a long way.”\n\n\nListen:\n\n\n\nOr on your favorite podcast aggregator.\n\nWatch:\n\nThe Real Forno Show is the sharpest, most detail-driven Minnesota Vikings podcast available — no recycled takes, no hot air. Tyler Forness brings beat-writer access and draft-analyst depth, while Dave Stefano keeps the conversation honest and balanced. Whether you’re a film-room fanatic or a stats-driven fan, this is the show that gives you the real picture heading into what could be the most pivotal Vikings training camp in years. Subscribe, ring the bell, and join the SKOL community before camp opens July 26th.\n\nFan with Us!!!\n\nTyler Forness <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheRealForno\">@TheRealForno</a> of Vikings 1st & SKOL <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Vikings1stSKOL\">@Vikings1stSKOL</a> and A to Z Sports <a href=\"https://x.com/AtoZSportsNFL\">@AtoZSportsNFL</a>, with Dave Stefano <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Luft_Krigare\">@Luft_Krigare</a> producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RealFornoShow\">@RealFornoShow</a>.\n\nWhich side are you on?\n\nDoes J.J. McCarthy earn the starting job at training camp, or does Kyler Murray walk in and take it from Day 1?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784299522;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"Daily Norseman\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:26:\"Minnesota Vikings analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"Minnesota Vikings discussion\";i:2;s:26:\"Minnesota Vikings Podcasts\";i:3;s:19:\"The Real Forno Show\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11565;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"J.J. McCarthy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5849;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kyler Murray\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2804;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"54fc918694fbe4aed0c35b57ceb3db02\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"Comparing Browns’ DE Jared Verse versus Myles Garrett in their first 2 seasons\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128208/browns-de-jared-verse-to-myles-garretts-first-two-seasons\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"When the Cleveland Browns traded away their face of the franchise, Myles Garrett, to the Los Angeles Rams, they received draft picks and a very good player. Jared Verse has only been in the league for two seasons, but he earned a Pro Bowl berth both years. That says something, right? RELATED: VERSE WAS THE […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8606:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWhen the Cleveland Browns traded away their face of the franchise, Myles Garrett, to the Los Angeles Rams, they received draft picks <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126030/define-jared-verses-trade-value-browns-myles-garrett-deal\">and a very good player.</a>\n\nJared Verse has only been in the league for two seasons, but he earned a Pro Bowl berth both years. That says something, right?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125969/cleveland-browns-jared-verse-was-the-key-that-unlocked-the-myles-garrett-trade\">RELATED: VERSE WAS THE KEY THAT UNLOCKED THE GARRETT TRADE</a>\n\nObviously, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126107/browns-de-jared-verse-myles-garretts-shoes-his-are-bigger\">there is no comparison of Verse to Garrett</a>. The only evaluations with Garrett at this point in his career are all current or potential Hall of Famers, such as Bruce Smith, Reggie White, J.J. Watt, or Carl Eller.\n\nBut what do the Browns actually have in Verse? <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126407/browns-verse-a-force-but-garrett-was-a-force-multiplier\">He can’t</a> – or won’t – replace Garrett. But he can <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127810/daily-dawg-chow-7-9-can-jared-verse-activate-beast-mode\">become just as dominant at some point.</a>\n\nHow do we know? A comparison of both players’ first two years just might give us a clue.\n\n\nDid not have Jared Verse flying cross-country to attend the <a href=\"https://x.com/UAlbanyFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UAlbanyFootball</a> spring game on my bingo card. What a surprise it was to see the former Great Dane and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in the house tonight. While Florida St. and LA are where Verse started gaining… <a href=\"https://t.co/pMcHADauTq\">pic.twitter.com/pMcHADauTq</a>— Tommy Valentine (@TommyVtine116) <a href=\"https://x.com/TommyVtine116/status/1918500662406517177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 3, 2025</a>\n\n\nHere are the stats and information from Garrett and Verse’s rookie and sophomore seasons:\n\nDrafted\n\nMyles Garrett: 2017 first round #1\n\nJared Verse: 2024 first round #19\n\n\n\nHonors\n\nPro Bowls (first two years)\n\nMyles Garrett: 1\n\nJared Verse: 2\n\nNFL All-Pro honors (first two years)\n\nMyles Garrett: 1 (Second Team)\n\nJared Verse: 0\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballwriters.org/2025/01/21/daniels-pfwa-rookie-and-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-verse-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-2024-all-rookie-team-named\">NFL All-Rookie Team (first year)</a>\n\nMyles Garrett: 1\n\nJared Verse: 1 \n\n\nCongrats to the Defensive Rookie of the year, <a href=\"https://x.com/RamsNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RamsNFL</a>\'s Jared Verse! 💪 <a href=\"https://t.co/sCpC0Jo8f4\">pic.twitter.com/sCpC0Jo8f4</a>— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/1887696500463214931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2025</a>\n\n\nNFL “Rookie Defensive Player of the Year” Award (first year)\n\nMyles Garrett: 0\n\nJared Verse: 1 \n\n\n\nProduction\n\nEditor’s note: All of the below is for both players’ first two years in the league only\n\nStarts\n\nMyles Garrett: 26\n\nJared Verse: 33\n\nSacks\n\nMyles Garrett: 20.5\n\nJared Verse: 13.5\n\nDrive-ending sacks\n\nMyles Garrett: 9\n\nJared Verse: 8 \n\nTotal tackles\n\nMyles Garrett: 75\n\nJared Verse: 100 \n\nTackles for loss\n\nMyles Garrett: 21\n\nJared Verse: 22 \n\nDrive-ending tackles\n\nMyles Garrett: 7\n\nJared Verse: 10 \n\nQB hits\n\nMyles Garrett: 47\n\nJared Verse: 45 \n\nPressures\n\nMyles Garrett: 77\n\nJared Verse: 69 \n\nKnockdowns\n\nMyles Garrett: 22\n\nJared Verse: 31 \n\nHurries\n\nMyles Garrett: 29\n\nJared Verse: 25\n\n\nPlayer\'s Choice continues today at 2pm ET with <a href=\"https://x.com/Browns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Browns</a> DE <a href=\"https://x.com/JaredVerse1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JaredVerse1</a> 🙌 <a href=\"https://t.co/hKSnqLwghC\">pic.twitter.com/hKSnqLwghC</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2077415050424557876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nMissed tackles\n\nMyles Garrett: 7\n\nJared Verse: 21\n\nForced fumbles\n\nMyles Garrett: 4\n\nJared Verse: 5 \n\nFumble recoveries\n\nMyles Garrett: 1\n\nJared Verse: 2 \n\nPasses defended\n\nMyles Garrett: 0\n\nJared Verse: 3\n\n\nDeserved. Dude was a beast this year— Lions Basement Banter (@LionsBanter) <a href=\"https://x.com/LionsBanter/status/1887696707095310694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2025</a>\n\n\nDefensive snaps\n\nMyles Garrett: 1,530\n\nJared Verse: 1,690 \n\nInterceptions\n\nMyles Garrett: 0\n\nJared Verse: 0 \n\nTotal drive-ending plays\n\nMyles Garrett: 16\n\nJared Verse: 18 \n\n\n\nWhat jumps out to you about the stat differences between Garrett and Verse to start their careers?\n\nIn our comment section below, share your thoughts on the comparisons\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784298862;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Cleveland Browns Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Cleveland Browns Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11665;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jared Verse\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2805;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f13871de6771db8691f0eb6372298dad\";s:5:\"title\";s:80:\"Seahawks News: Ty Okada can be one-for-one replacement for Coby Bryant, Seahawks\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170650/seahawks-news-ty-okada-can-be-one-for-one-replacement-for-coby-bryant-seahawks\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"Happy Friday! It’s the weekend(ish). And yes, another piece on the Seattle Seahawks’ bountiful depth chart. We as fans project, and rightly so, that the few holes that need to be plugged for our beloved squad in 2026 will be filled by players who have at the minimum shown above-average potential. Ty Okada is one […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4723:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nHappy Friday! It’s the weekend(ish). And yes, another piece on the Seattle Seahawks’ bountiful depth chart. We as fans project, and rightly so, that the few holes that need to be plugged for our beloved squad in 2026 will be filled by players who have at the minimum shown above-average potential. Ty Okada is one of those players. Who gets the most snaps replacing Coby Bryant, we cannot say. Tho, whether it’s Ty or a wild card, you can bet the ‘Hawks will put them in a position to succeed, and will push that player throughout the season. Ergo, we gonna be okay. Dive into the links. Get smart. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!\n\n#np Dynamite! by The Roots\n\nSeattle Seahawks News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seasidejoe.com/p/seahawks-player-rankings-nos-6-10\">Seahawks Player Rankings: Nos. 6-10 – Seaside Joe </a>The heart of the best defense in the NFL and the most underrated tackle in the league\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/huard-seattle-seahawks-will-have-top-10-offensive-line-nfl-2026\">Brock: Seahawks will have a top-10 offensive line in the NFL – Seattle Sports </a>Seattle fielded its best O-line in ages last season. Brock Huard thinks the unit will be even better in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/top-2026-training-camp-storylines-what-s-next-for-super-bowl-champion-qb-sam-darnold\">Top 2026 Training Camp Storylines: What’s Next For Super Bowl Champion QB Sam Darnold? – Seahawks.com </a>After helping lead the Seahawks to a Super Bowl title in his first season in Seattle, what does quarterback Sam Darnold do for an encore?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/seattle-seahawks-sam-darnold-deserves-better-moving-goalposts\">Where’s the Respect? Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Deserves Better Than Constantly Moving the Goalposts – Emerald City Spectrum </a>It’s human nature. Sometimes, we make a decision early on about something and can be virtually immovable in that opinion regardless of which direction the winds of change blow, or how hard. It’s called pride. We all have it.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi/ty-okada-effectively-replace-coby-bryant-seahawks-defense\">Why Ty Okada Can Effectively Replace Coby Bryant in Seahawks’ Defense – si.com </a>The former undrafted free agent proved that he has starter capabilities in 2025.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49307927/ranking-nfl-top-10-safeties-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL safeties for 2026 – ESPN.com </a>The <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49109711/nfl-training-camp-2026-schedules-dates-locations-every-team\">2026 NFL training camps</a> are on the horizon, and with that in mind, ESPN surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts to help us rank the top 10 players at 11 different positions. This is the seventh edition of these annual rankings.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48gJ86AYtv4\">One Key Stat For Each NFC West Team – Rob & Dan With One Final Debate Before Training Camp Begins – Seahawks Forever w/ Dan Viens </a>Rob “Stats” Guerrera of the Gold Standard Podcast Network joins me for another edition of NFC West Mixtape, where we get together every week to break down the best division in football.\n\nNFC West News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/92475/sb-nations-nfl-quarterback-analytics-list-revealed\">SB Nation’s NFL quarterback analytics list revealed – Revenge of the Birds </a>SBN has just published its top quarterbacks going into the 2026 season. But instead of asking everybody in the league their opinion, SBN has traveled a different route: using analytics.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-salary-cap/160431/the-best-and-worst-contracts-on-the-49ers-in-2026\">The best and worst contracts on the 49ers in 2026 – Niners Nation </a>The 49ers have an interesting way of structuring contracts.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-discussion/143259/rams-build-perfect-defensive-back\">Build the perfect Rams defensive back – Turf Show Times </a>The “Build a perfect Ram” series ends with a contentious debate in the secondary\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784297241;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Pre-Snap Reads\";i:1;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8293;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Coby Bryant\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2806;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6aaf5ff63351d7ecd9c37e71a17c7478\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Klint Kubiak needs to help spring Ashton Jeanty\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-coaching-staff/134235/raiders-preview-klint-kubiak-ashton-jeanty\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"There are a lot of ways new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak can impact the offense as their new playcaller. Helping get 2025 first-round pick, running back Ashton Jeanty is one of them. The Raiders drafted Jeanty to bring explosive plays to the offense. It didn’t work last year. According to a recent […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3145:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - MAY 28: Head coach Klint Kubiak of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 28, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere are a lot of ways new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak can impact the offense as their new playcaller.\n\nHelping get 2025 first-round pick, running back Ashton Jeanty is one of them. The Raiders drafted Jeanty to bring explosive plays to the offense. It didn’t work last year.\n\nAccording to a recent X post by NFL analyst Ian Hartitz, the Raiders had just four rushes of 20 or more yards last season. It was tied for the fifth fewest in the league. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, where Kubiak was the offensive coordinator, had 16 such runs, which was second in the NFL. Here is the list:\n\n\nHow many 20+ yard rushes did your NFL team\'s running backs collectively have in 2025? 22: Ravens 16: Seahawks 15: Dolphins 14: Patriots 13: Lions 11: Bills, Rams, Cowboys 10: Jets 9: Colts, Bears, Titans, Falcons 8: Steelers, Broncos, Chargers, Bengals 7: Jaguars, Texans, Eagles…— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ihartitz/status/2074877255461794273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nPerhaps with Kubiak’s scheme and improved offensive line play, Jeanty and rookie speedster tailback Mike Washington can help increase the explosive runs in Las Vegas in 2026.\n\nIn other Raiders’ news:\n\n\nAll-PFF teams: PFF looks at the best players on each team <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-best-players-for-every-nfl-franchise-since-2006?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=null\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-best-players-for-every-nfl-franchise-since-2006?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=null\">in the past 20 years.</a>\n\n\n\nD-line pre: The Raiders’ website <a href=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/2026-position-breakdown-defensive-line-maxx-crosby-adam-butler-kwity-paye\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.raiders.com/news/2026-position-breakdown-defensive-line-maxx-crosby-adam-butler-kwity-paye\">previews their 2026 defensive line.</a>\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784297220;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Las Vegas Raiders Coaching Staff\";i:1;s:22:\"Las Vegas Raiders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12527;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ashton Jeanty\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2807;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0ed61ac640cd481b07b64f07f5e27147\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Chargers News: Bears TE Colston Loveland expected to be drafted by Bolts\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64710/chargers-news-bears-colston-loveland-chicago-bears-jim-harbaugh\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"Good morning, Chargers fans! In a recent interview done on the popular Youtube show Bussin’ With The Boys, Bears tight end Colston Loveland admitted that he thought he was going to be drafted by the Chargers and reunited with his college head coach, Jim Harbaugh. In the end, Loveland never made it all that close […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3980:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 10: Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears lines up before the snap during an NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Chargers</a> fans!\n\nIn a recent interview done on the popular Youtube show Bussin’ With The Boys, Bears tight end Colston Loveland admitted that he thought he was going to be drafted by the Chargers and reunited with his college head coach, Jim Harbaugh. In the end, Loveland never made it all that close to the Chargers at No. 22 (he was drafted No. 10) and has since found his role with Chicago as one of the up-and-coming young players at the position in the NFL.\n\nLoveland and Justin Herbert sounded like a great match in the pros, but the Bolts eventually found their own young star at tight end in Oronde Gadsden II four rounds later.\n\nSeems like it all worked out in the end for both teams.\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/los-angeles-chargers\">Chargers</a> News:\n\nWho is the Chargers’ <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/most-important-newcomer-2026-training-camp\">most important newcomer</a> this season? (Chargers.com)\n\nBears tight end <a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/07/17/chargers-bears-colston-loveland-nfl-draft-rumors-news/90937381007/\">Colston Loveland</a> says he expected to be draft by the Chargers (Chargers Wire)\n\nWhat would it take for the Chargers to <a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/07/17/chargers-bears-colston-loveland-nfl-draft-rumors-news/90937381007/\">trade away</a> some of their best players? (Charger Report)\n\nThe Chargers should take a swing and trade for this <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/chargers-should-take-a-big-swing-and-trade-for-pro-bowl-cb-before-the-season-denzel-ward\">cornerback</a> before the season begins (Bolt Beat)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>:\n\nThese players <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49344418/top-10-nfl-players-dropped-2026\">dropped out entirely</a> of this year’s NFL Top 100 rankings (ESPN)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-george-pickens-will-play-2026-season-27-million-franchise-tag/\">George Pickens</a> will play on his franchise tag during the 2026 season (CBS Sports)\n\nThese are the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-remaining-roster-issue-for-every-afc-team\">biggest remaining roster issues</a> for each AFC team entering training camp (NFL.com)\n\nRookies for the <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/seahawks-rookies-report-to-training-camp-today\">Seahawks </a>begin to report today for training camp (Pro Football Talk)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/2026-nfl-preseason-qb-rankings\">Ranking</a> all of the starting quarterbacks ahead of training camp (Sports Illustrated)\n\nThese <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455352-overlooked-rookie-rbs-who-can-have-major-impact-2026-nfl-season\">overlooked rookie running backs</a> are players you should keep an eye on (Bleacher Report)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784296200;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2808;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7d16dc922060b680f5ca689532793969\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"59 Days, 59 yards on Harrison Butker’s longest made field goal last year\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/205522/59-days-59-yards-harrison-butkers-longest-field-goal-last-year\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"We are 59 days away from the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season-opening game against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1. The No. 59 is worn by linebacker Cooper McDonald, who is entering his second season in the NFL after successfully earning a contract from the Chiefs at rookie minicamp tryouts last spring. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3118:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 12: Kicker Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks a field goal during the game against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWe are 59 days away from the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>‘ season-opening game against the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.\n\nThe No. 59 is worn by linebacker Cooper McDonald, who is entering his second season in the NFL after successfully earning a contract from the Chiefs at rookie minicamp tryouts last spring.\n\nHe’s on the ascent after an impressive rookie campaign, looking to be remembered as fondly as these memorable Chiefs players one day.\n\nSome memorable No. 59s in franchise history\n\nGary Spani (1978 – 1986)\n\nDonnie Edwards (1996 – 2001, 2007 – 2008)\n\nReggie Ragland (2017 – 2019)\n\nShawn Barber (2003 – 2005)\n\nThe linebacker position has seen many impactful No. 59s in franchise history. The first three on the list had longer or more impactful stretches in Kansas City, but Barber cemented himself in Chiefs Kingdom after his 10-year career was finished. At one point, he served as President of the Chiefs Ambassadors.\n\nRagland won a Super Bowl as a physical, third linebacker in the Chiefs’ defense of 2019, but Spani and Edwards were pillars of the team despite not earning Pro Bowl status during their time . Spani spent all nine of his NFL seasons with the Chiefs, while Edwards’ lone Pro Bowl campaign happened in 2002, one season after leaving Kansas City for the San Diego Chargers in free agency.\n\n59: The length of Harrison Butker’s longest field goal last season\n\nThe season-long field goal for Butker was a significant improvement on his long of 53 yards in an injury-impacted 2024 season. 59 yards is a middle-of-the-pack mark among NFL kickers nowadays, but it’s a good sign for Butker’s bounce-back that his long ball is live.\n\nIn a press conference during OTAs, special teams coordinator Dave Toub shared that Butker hit three 60-yard field goals over three consecutive two-minute drills.\n\nIf Butker finds consistency again, it will be easiest to evaluate by following his success rate on point-after attempts. 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In their team history, they’ve only used it five times since the franchise tag was introduced in 1993, and the last player to fetch it was Ezekiel Ansah back in 2018. But one expert believes it may be on the table for the Lions next […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6701:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions tight end Sam Laporta (87) arrives ahead of Cincinnati Bengals game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Detroit Lions almost never use the NFL’s franchise tag. In their team history, they’ve only used it five times since the franchise tag was introduced in 1993, and the last player to fetch it was Ezekiel Ansah back in 2018. But one expert believes it may be on the table for the Lions next year.\n\nFirst, a quick explanation of the franchise tag for those who need a refresher. The franchise tag is an option for teams to keep a player that is potentially facing free agency. In short, if a player receives a franchise tag, the team is placing a one-year tender worth the average of the five highest salaries at that player’s position. The player can then either:\n\n\nContinue to negotiate with that team for a long-term deal until the multiyear contract deadline hits\n\n\n\nNegotiate with other teams (unless given the exclusive franchise tag) and allow the original team an opportunity to match\n\n\n\nSign the franchise tag tender and play on a one-year deal\n\n\nFormer NFL agent and current salary cap analyst Joel Corry published a post this week <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-2027-nfl-franchise-tag-candidates-puka-nacua/\">looking ahead to the 2027 franchise tag candidates</a>, and he listed Lions tight end Sam LaPorta as one of the players who could get the designation. That said, Corry admitted that this current Lions regime is usually proactive enough to avoid such situations. \n\n“The Lions are among the NFL’s most proactive teams at locking up core players before the expiration of rookie contracts,” Corry wrote. “This philosophy could work to LaPorta’s advantage.”\n\nEarlier this offseason, Lions general manager Brad Holmes openly admitted he has an interest in signing the team’s first four picks in the 2023 NFL Draft—Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell, LaPorta, and Brian Branch—to extensions. \n\n“Those are all players that we feel are core players that we want to keep around. They’re part of our foundation,” Holmes said at the NFL Combine.\n\nThus far, only Campbell has received an extension. And as much as the Lions want to keep all four around, their tightening salary cap situation may make the budget balancing a little more difficult. On top of that, LaPorta’s back injury could further complicate Detroit’s willingness to commit to the Pro Bowl tight end long term.\n\nThis offseason, the tight end market was set by Kyle Pitts, who inked a three-year, $53 million extension with the Falcons. However, 49ers’ George Kittle still owns the highest contract by average per year with a four-year, $76.4 million ($19.1M average) deal he signed in 2025. \n\nWe could be a long way from finding out how the Lions will approach LaPorta’s future (and Branch’s, too), but you better believe it’s something the front office is already thinking about.\n\nLet’s move on with the rest of today’s Notes:\n\n\nToday’s Feed Post of the Day comes from Hunt Baker. I missed this post from a few days ago about a familiar question from Lions fans: “Will they win a Super Bowl before I die?” It’s a more personal piece, but I appreciate the vulnerability and share: \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=prideofdetroit&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.prideofdetroit.com%252F\">Don’t forget to become a member of Pride of Detroit</a> and <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/feed\">submit your own Feed Post</a>! \n\n\n\n\nI’m not sure the point in this, but <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value\">ESPN listed players on every team who would fetch at least one first-round pick in a trade</a>. The Lions have seven players on that list. Can you guess them before clicking?\n\n\n\n\n\nRandom, but Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs did their best WWE entrance impressions: \n\n\n\nAcknowledge Jahmyr Gibbs☝️<a href=\"https://x.com/Fanatics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Fanatics</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/FanaticsFest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FanaticsFest</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/FanaticsFest?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FanaticsFest</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/tF6WqkLxg1\">pic.twitter.com/tF6WqkLxg1</a>— WWE (@WWE) <a href=\"https://x.com/WWE/status/2077848767210959122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/amonra_stbrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@amonra_stbrown</a> was on point with that Batista entrance 🔥👏<a href=\"https://x.com/Fanatics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Fanatics</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/FanaticsFest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FanaticsFest</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/FanaticsFest?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FanaticsFest</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Y4zy92yEIx\">pic.twitter.com/Y4zy92yEIx</a>— WWE (@WWE) <a href=\"https://x.com/WWE/status/2077847554394321200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for more Detroit Lions and sports gambling connections. This week <a href=\"https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/soaring-eagle-casino-announces-5-year-partnership-with-detroit-lions\">Soaring Eagle Casino and the Detroit Lions announced a five-year partnership</a>, which includes a Soaring Eagle sponsored sports bar in the upper concourse of Ford Field. \n\n\n\n\n\nKerby Joseph has a unique way of going through security that… doesn’t always work: \n\n\n\nI don’t know how much football Kerby Joseph is going to play this year, but I do know the man still has got a pair of hands on him. <a href=\"https://t.co/R0TwYJsaqM\">pic.twitter.com/R0TwYJsaqM</a>— Jeremy Reisman (@DetroitOnLion) <a href=\"https://x.com/DetroitOnLion/status/2078054784767058073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nRapper Lil E dropped an album this week that <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/track/0ns8jBXUlAJYhi6tKvMGqG?si=f3c21b28d2564bc7\">features Alim McNeill on a track called “Here now”</a>: \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784295000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:38:\"Detroit Lions contracts and salary cap\";i:1;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";i:2;s:19:\"Detroit Lions Notes\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Sam LaPorta\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2811;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9eb9567273022e1d4522869dff3adf32\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Green Bay Packers News: Edgerrin Cooper hopes to cover up linebacker concerns\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-news/83923/green-bay-packers-news-edgerrin-cooper-hopes-to-cover-up-linebacker-concerns\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"When the Green Bay Packers take the field this fall, their linebacker group will be one of the more interesting units on the roster. The team has a bona fide star on the roster, but aside from Edgerrin Cooper, the rest of the group provides far more questions than answers. What does Zaire Franklin bring […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4103:\"\n\n\n \n Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (56) greets fans before their game Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 28-21. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nWhen the Green Bay Packers take the field this fall, their linebacker group will be one of the more interesting units on the roster. The team has a bona fide star on the roster, but aside from Edgerrin Cooper, the rest of the group provides far more questions than answers.\n\nWhat does Zaire Franklin bring at this stage of his career, coming off his worst season as a pro? How much can the team get out of Isaiah McDuffie, a viable run-stuffer who remains a major liability in coverage? What exactly is Ty’Ron Hopper, the third-year pro who played just 59 defensive snaps last year before the team’s meaningless Week 18 game? What level of confidence does the team have in Nick Niemann or Kristian Welch to provide quality depth instead of just special teams snaps?\n\nCooper might be able to cover up a lot of those questions on his own. The young budding star just got named one of the NFL’s top ten linebackers by ESPN — and deservedly so — and the team sees him as a building block for the middle of the defense. Still, you have to play at least two linebackers on most defensive plays, so it’s important for Jonathan Gannon to figure out what to do next to him.\n\nLet’s take a look at that group before we head into the weekend.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/three-concerning-questions-for-packers-at-linebacker-after-big-change\">Three Concerning Questions for Packers at Linebacker After Big Change | SI.com</a> It’s easy to forget that Zaire Franklin was a second-team All-Pro just two years ago after he took a big step back in 2025. But then again, he was running a different defensive scheme last year and perhaps it didn’t fit his game very well.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value#GB\">2026 NFL trade tiers: Players worth Round 1 picks by team | ESPN </a>This piece suggests that Cooper is among a quartet of Packers players who would draw at least one first-round pick in a trade at this point. Obviously Jordan Love and Micah Parsons are on that list, but so is Zach Tom. I’m surprised Xavier McKinney didn’t make the cut too, however.\n\n<a href=\"https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/16/who-could-be-first-time-pro-bowlers-for-the-packers-in-2026/90940677007/\">Who could be first-time Pro Bowlers for the Packers in 2026? | Packers Wire</a> It sure does feel like this year will be Cooper’s time to make an appearance.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.packers.com/news/happy-70th-season-lambeau-field-july-16-2026\">Happy 70th season, Lambeau Field! | Packers.com </a>Here’s a great history of the evolution of professional football’s finest and most historic stadium.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/16/green-bay-packers-will-travel-farther-for-the-2026-schedule-than-in-2025/90904310007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx01p000450c000450e002300v11xx01d--xx--b--xx--&gca-ft=145&gca-ds=sophi\">Green Bay Packers will travel farther for the 2026 schedule than in 2025 | Packersnews.com</a> Farther, yes. 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Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Bleacher Report Overlooked […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:28824:\"\n\n\n \n PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Kaytron Allen #13 of the Penn State Nittany Lions runs with the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at SHI Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 17 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nBleacher Report\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455352-overlooked-rookie-rbs-who-can-have-major-impact-2026-nfl-season?_branch_match_id=1561122909438020898&utm_source=Pasteboard&utm_medium=share_sheet&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTyrSSywo0MvJzMvWd3MNDC5xzSgINEmyrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAeLsrsDkAAAA%3D\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455352-overlooked-rookie-rbs-who-can-have-major-impact-2026-nfl-season?_branch_match_id=1561122909438020898&utm_source=Pasteboard&utm_medium=share_sheet&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTyrSSywo0MvJzMvWd3MNDC5xzSgINEmyrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAeLsrsDkAAAA%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overlooked Rookie RBs Who Can Have a Major Impact on 2026 NFL Season</a>\n\nKaytron Allen, Washington Commanders\n\nNicholas Singleton wasn’t the only Penn State running back who was drafted this season. After setting a career high with 1,303 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns last year with the Nittany Lions, the Washington Commanders selected Kaytron Allen at No. 187 overall.\n\nWhile <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/kaytron-allen-eager-to-compete-commanders-backfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speaking to reporters</a>, the 5’11”, 216-pounder said he’s eager to try to carve out a role in Washington’s offense this year:\n\n“I’m ready to get to work right now. I feel like I’m a competitor, and me being in the room, I feel like it’s going to make everybody better for sure. I just feel like when players around me, they got no other choice but to get better around me just because of my work ethic and how I go about playing football. I love football, so I put everything into it. And I just feel like if you’re around me, you gotta love football, or if not, it’s going to show. 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Assuming both stay healthy, McLaurin and Daniels have shown they can form one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterback-receiver duos.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value#WSH\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value#WSH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 NFL trade tiers: Players worth Round 1 picks by team</a>\n\nConsider what it would cost if a team decided that it was willing to trade a player at a given position, as the Cowboys eventually decided with Parsons and the Browns with Garrett. And while it’s going to be virtually impossible to rack up unlimited draft picks in the first round to get the biggest deals done — especially since the current CBA only <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48348462/sources-browns-pull-proposal-allow-trades-5-years-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allows teams</a> to trade picks up to three years into the future — consider that players can stand in for draft picks in these deals, as Verse did with the Garrett swap.\n\nThis is an attempt to reflect how the league views players as opposed to my personal opinion, although my thoughts are naturally going to be part of the conversation. And I’ve had to evolve after seeing how the league has approached the past 12 months. My last cut from the first-round pick tier in last year’s article was Lawrence, and I was wrong. Even after a frustrating season, he was dealt to the Bengals for the No. 10 selection. We’ve seen teams really get aggressive targeting proven pass rushers and defensive disruptors, even if they’re older than the players who would have typically landed first-round picks in the past. I’ve built that into this year’s list, which means more players will qualify for potential first-round picks this time around.\n\nWashington Commanders\n\nThree first-round picks and more: QB Jayden Daniels. It wasn’t a banner year for Daniels, who dealt with multiple <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47317183/commanders-shut-qb-jayden-daniels-rest-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">injuries</a> amid a frustrating 2025 season for the Commanders. Optimists who saw an unflappable playmaker at LSU witnessed Daniels immediately revitalize a moribund Commanders franchise in 2024, but teams that were worried about Daniels’ slight frame entering the draft were given further fuel for their fears last season.\n\nOne first-round pick: OT Josh Conerly Jr., LB Sonny Styles, OT Laremy Tunsil. While the Commanders were able to <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44195693/sources-commanders-trade-texans-ot-laremy-tunsil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extract</a> Tunsil from the Texans without giving up a first-round pick last offseason, the much-traveled tackle played well enough to justify a bump up to a first-round tier. Conerly struggled badly early in the season as a pass blocker, but the rookie right tackle improved as the season went along and could build on that performance in Year 2. And while Styles was the seventh pick in this year’s draft, it’s tough to find many off-ball linebackers who commanded first-round picks in a trade, let alone multipick hauls. If Styles’ athleticism and instincts make him a special talent, of course, that could change.\n\nMissing out: Edge Odafe Oweh, CB Mike Sainristil. Sainristil was one of the many Commanders defenders who took a major step backward in 2025 after impressing the prior season. I wouldn’t rule out a return to form for the third-year pro, although he would need to prove that he can hold up as an outside cornerback to justify a first-round pick as a trade return.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/investigations/commanders-stadium/washington-commanders-stadium-hks-commission-of-fine-arts-approval-rfk-josh-harris/65-2f74005a-4fb5-471b-9c98-01e60527f5f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\n\nNew All Ears is up! McLaurin talks <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> offense, LA workouts & helps young people get ready for job interviews Plus, JD5\'s ranking on a new QB poll, 1-on-1 with WR coach Bobby Engram, and an overdue honor for Riggo<a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JPFinlayNBCS</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a><a href=\"https://t.co/RD1MNZUVje\">https://t.co/RD1MNZUVje</a>— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) <a href=\"https://x.com/NBC4Sports/status/2077766007423213814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-east-training-camp-2026-preview-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-east-training-camp-2026-preview-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFC East training camp 2026 preview: Top storylines for Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants</a>\n\nCowboys\n\nSummer bliss with Pickens and no drama in Oxnard?\n\nAside from some contract squabbles with George Pickens and Brandon Aubrey that were tame by Cowboys standards, this has been a drama-free offseason for Dallas. Will that change during training camp in Oxnard, California? It’s been a breath of fresh air that’s even <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-legend-emmitt-smith-lauds-quiet-offseason-for-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drawn applause</a> from one of the greatest Cowboys ever, NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith. With Dallas locked in on snapping a two-year playoff drought, the on-field focus bodes well. Avoiding major storylines might well be the biggest development of the summer for the ‘Boys. July 28 looms large for the team, as it’s when players are set to report to camp and owner Jerry Jones traditionally addresses the media in a lengthy news conference. The Cowboys have been transparent about not negotiating an extension with Pickens, who has signed his franchise tag and stated he <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/george-pickens-cowboys-mandatory-minicamp-sit-out-team-drills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doesn’t intend to hold out</a>. We’ll see just how copacetic everything remains when camp kicks off.\n\nGiants\n\nThis is Dart’s team now\n\nAt the start of last season, Jaxson Dart waited his turn behind Russell Wilson. After eventually getting handed the starting reins, the first-round pick weathered a debut campaign that saw him deal with injuries, scrutiny for his devil-may-care <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-qb-jaxson-dart-won-t-change-competitiveness-but-is-focusing-on-mature-scrambling-decisions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scrambling</a> and the firing of head coach Brian Daboll. Daboll and interim head coach Mike Kafka took turns navigating Dart’s first season. Now it’s up to Matt Nagy to shepherd Dart’s growth. The floor for Dart is staying healthy. The ceiling is what the Big Blue faithful are most excited about. Dart’s development as a franchise signal-caller is arguably the most important factor for the 2026 Giants. Hype and hope have early expiration dates in the NFL, so Dart’s second season is already a pivotal one after the QB showed plenty of potential (24 total touchdowns) in his career-opening campaign.\n\nEagles\n\nWhat becomes of Carter?\n\nJalen Carter seems to be on the brink of becoming perhaps the league’s elite defensive tackle. Hence, he’s seeking a <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles-news/jalen-carter-ranks-3rd-defensive-tackles-espn-nfl-rankings/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seismic extension</a>, which has led to <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/5-eagles-that-are-trade-candidates-heading-into-training-camp-fair-or-not-01kwzsaa2cb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trade speculation</a>. How it all plays out is sure to be headline fodder, and it wouldn’t feel right to be without some melodrama in Philly. Furthermore, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is back, and losing Carter would be a magnificent blow. A potential boon will be the additions of cornerback Tariq Woolen and pass rusher Jonathan Greenard. No matter the pedigree, not all players fit into Fangio’s scheme (see: Bryce Huff, Jalen Ramsey, Jevon Holland, etc.). Woolen is a physically gifted cover man who made his share of <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-cb-tyriq-woolen-on-taunting-penalty-vs-rams-i-ve-got-to-be-better-with-that\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">questionable plays</a> with the Seahawks. It will be interesting seeing how the newbies fit into Fangio’s scheme, but the prevailing matter at hand for the defense is Carter’s future.\n\nCommanders\n\nHow does overhauled defense look?\n\nWhen you fall from being everyone’s NFC Championship Game darling to a 5-12 struggle bus, you can run out of fingers to point. The Commanders put a massive UNDER CONSTRUCTION sign in front of a defense that finished dead last in yards allowed. They used the No. 7 overall pick on Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, an <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/sonny-styles-generates-huge-buzz-with-2026-nfl-scouting-combine-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">athletic marvel</a> who will draw plenty of hype as a preseason Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate. General manager Adam Peters opened the check book before turning in the card to get Styles, too. Washington <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/odafe-oweh-commanders-sign-pass-rusher-four-year-100-million-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">broke the bank</a> to sign pass rusher Odafe Oweh, while adding plenty more veteran starters elsewhere: nickel Amik Robertson, safety Nick Cross, pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, linebacker Leo Chenal and defensive tackle Tim Settle. The Commanders added veteran depth, as well. Binging on free agents isn’t always a winning formula, of course. How quickly <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-hiring-vikings-db-coach-daronte-jones-as-defensive-coordinator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new defensive coordinator</a> Daronte Jones and Washington’s cast of fresh faces get on the same page will be crucial in camp.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-east-training-camp-2026-preview-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7450525/2026/07/17/nfl-win-totals-bets-predictions-2026/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7450525/2026/07/17/nfl-win-totals-bets-predictions-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL over/under win totals: Predictions and best bets for all 32 teams in 2026</a>\n\nCommanders over 7.5 (-130)\n\nWashington won 12 games in 2024, when everything went right, and five games last year, when nothing did. So with Dan Quinn still inspiring the troops and Jayden Daniels healthy again, that makes the Commanders an 8.5-win team on average. Boom. Take the over. (This assumes they make some moves in the next month to add a receiver and a defensive back, because surely they have looked at their roster.)\n\nGiants over 7.5 (-110)\n\nI like to avoid crowds the older I get, but there’s no getting away from (blows trumpet) the most popular season-total bet of them all. Offensive guru Brian Daboll was pretty incompetent as the Giants’ coach and hit the bricks, and in walks Super Bowl winning coach John Harbaugh. He is going to have to tone down Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo — and hope Malik Nabers is back to full strength — but Harbaugh did bring along tight end Isaiah Likely to help.\n\nHarbaugh is also being gifted a nasty pass rush on defense. A big reason why I like this one so much is I also plan to get down on Abdul Carter at 50-1 as Defensive Player of the Year. He had more maturity issues than sacks (four) as a rookie last season, but the 18 QB hits and 66 pressures were impressive.\n\nCowboys under 9.5 (-125)\n\nIf rookie safety Caleb Downs is a star, which is possible, we’re going to lose this one. Same goes if George Pickens isn’t a distraction all season long. The cornerbacks aren’t very good, and the offense is never as good as it should be. The Cowboys tried to address their defense and will improve on back-to-back seven-win seasons, but let’s not go wild.\n\nEagles over 10.5 (+120)\n\nWe might never know what happened between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown, but all fantasy owners care about is whether tiny DeVonta Smith can survive as the new No. 1 wideout. We’re not so sure — same with the immediate impact of rookie receiver Makai Lemon — but those are more playoff-success type questions. There is too much talent on both sides of the ball not to win 11 games, especially if Hurts bounces back under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion to prove that he is not the problem.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7450525/2026/07/17/nfl-win-totals-bets-predictions-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\n\n“Jaxson Dart had a solid rookie season…” “There were times he didn\'t SEE it the right way. And when quarterbacks can run, when they don\'t see it the right way, they TAKE OFF…”<a href=\"https://x.com/gregcosell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GregCosell</a> breaks down the Giants QB going into Year 2: <a href=\"https://t.co/AE8YtdXIgj\">pic.twitter.com/AE8YtdXIgj</a>— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) <a href=\"https://x.com/RossTuckerPod/status/2077732483744067668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nPro Football Talk\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/maxx-crosby-hates-the-nfls-uniform-policies-weve-got-to-have-more-fun-roger\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/maxx-crosby-hates-the-nfls-uniform-policies-weve-got-to-have-more-fun-roger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maxx Crosby hates the NFL’s uniform policies: “We’ve got to have more fun, Roger”</a>\n\nCrosby detailed how in a game with the Eagles last season, he wore pink shoes with roses on them as a tribute to his daughter, but the NFL made him take them off, during the game.\n\n“The NBA does it right. They let the players do their own shit, rock their own colors,” Crosby said. “In the NFL you can’t wear any color that’s off the jersey, which is low-key lame. I wore pink cleats in Philly this year, I wore them for about two, three drives. They were on the sideline, my equipment guy was looking at me with a pair of my other cleats like, ‘You’ve got to come and take those cleats off because they’re bitching about it.’ I’m like, ‘Fuck that, I’m playing the rest of the series.’ It was third down in the red zone, I got a sack in those pink cleats, and then I had to take them off and I could never wear them again.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/maxx-crosby-hates-the-nfls-uniform-policies-weve-got-to-have-more-fun-roger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nStadium update\n\nWUSA9\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/investigations/commanders-stadium/washington-commanders-stadium-hks-commission-of-fine-arts-approval-rfk-josh-harris/65-2f74005a-4fb5-471b-9c98-01e60527f5f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders Stadium wins preliminary CFA approval, but federal design panel wants stronger entrances and more review of parking garage plans</a>\n\nThe Washington Commanders cleared another major hurdle Thursday in their effort to return to the RFK campus, winning preliminary approval for their <a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/community/transportation/transportation-officials-pressure-dc-transit-system-rfk-stadium-site-commanders/65-44bd163d-18f0-4d1c-bf53-3f2dee4fd8f0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proposed new stadium from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.</a>\n\nBut members of the federal design review panel made clear they still want significant changes to some of the stadium’s most prominent architectural features before granting final approval.\n\nThe commission voted to approve the stadium concept after reviewing revised designs from the team’s architecture firm, HKS. The updated plans focused heavily on the stadium’s east and west entrances, which commissioners sharply criticized during an earlier review in March.\n\nAmong the changes unveiled Thursday was a new balcony overlooking East Capitol Street. Team representatives said the balcony would offer views of both the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. \n\nCommissioners praised the overall design and acknowledged that the revised entrances were an improvement over what they saw earlier this year.\n\nMcCrery and other commissioners argued the entrances require a stronger architectural presence because the stadium sits at the eastern terminus of East Capitol Street, one of Washington’s most important ceremonial corridors.\n\n\nMore Commanders Stadium notes: *New 3D flyover gives 360 perspective *West entrance now includes balcony views of U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument. Designer called it \"Capitol Club\" balcony, likely meaning premium ticketholders *New rendering of Festival Plaza with mixed use <a href=\"https://t.co/43Ll5fXbR4\">pic.twitter.com/43Ll5fXbR4</a>— Eric Flack (@EricFlackTV) <a href=\"https://x.com/EricFlackTV/status/2077788548753699016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nDespite those concerns, the commission granted preliminary concept approval and directed the team to continue refining the east and west entrances before returning for a final review.\n\nProject leaders said the stadium remains on schedule. Design development is expected to be completed this fall, followed by below-grade construction work beginning in early 2027. The new stadium is scheduled to open in 2030.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/investigations/commanders-stadium/washington-commanders-stadium-hks-commission-of-fine-arts-approval-rfk-josh-harris/65-2f74005a-4fb5-471b-9c98-01e60527f5f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nTavita Pritchard was a QB Coach for the Washington Commanders before taking the HC job at Stanford. I asked him for his thoughts on former assistant David Blough who was promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the Commanders. His thoughts: <a href=\"https://t.co/6DoEfrWzZF\">pic.twitter.com/6DoEfrWzZF</a>— TJ Wilkerson (@tj_wilkerson8) <a href=\"https://x.com/tj_wilkerson8/status/2077749016880627801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJayden Daniels is back home in San Bernardino, CA, hosting his 2nd annual Community Day this Saturday, July 18th! 🎒 When asked how he\'s feeling heading into the upcoming season, QB1 is locked in: \"I\'m actually, I\'m very excited. New year, new opportunities… I\'m super excited… <a href=\"https://t.co/Y6oQnonvW7\">pic.twitter.com/Y6oQnonvW7</a>— SleeperCommanders (@SleeperWSH) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperWSH/status/2077895069604970684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe Commanders announced their jersey schedule for 2026. They\'ll be sporting their \"new\" uniforms (which are really just an updated version of the unis they\'ve worn for much of their history), plus their alternates with the arrow on the helmet. <a href=\"https://t.co/ZNpYHjkuoM\">pic.twitter.com/ZNpYHjkuoM</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2077776389298610183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStef Diggs and Van Jefferson working out w legendary trainer Myron Flowers in Maryland <a href=\"https://t.co/hRyzMefI28\">pic.twitter.com/hRyzMefI28</a>— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href=\"https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/2077808258060792163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lions</a> in 2021 held a team watch party as David Blough\'s wife, Melissa Gonzalez, competed in the Tokyo Olympics. It went viral. I had to ask David for the full backstory – and it\'s every bit as heartwarming as you\'d hope. 🥹 <a href=\"https://t.co/0iv3cwlu7s\">https://t.co/0iv3cwlu7s</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/kjJI6WR5cZ\">pic.twitter.com/kjJI6WR5cZ</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2077827973894328603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n“If you put more horsepower on the same Toyota Prius suspension, what happens?” “Does your ACL get any bigger when you\'re bigger, faster, stronger?”<a href=\"https://x.com/ProFootballDoc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ProFootballDoc</a> on if there are more injuries now than there used to be in sports: <a href=\"https://t.co/oGX6xXVLmo\">pic.twitter.com/oGX6xXVLmo</a>— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) <a href=\"https://x.com/RossTuckerPod/status/2077747579090297326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784293200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5927;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terry McLaurin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2815;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"606995aa359df621342f4296c708a148\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Why Saints WR Jordyn Tyson’s has the X Factor\";s:4:\"link\";s:119:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-discussion/111776/why-saints-wr-jordyn-tysons-has-the-x-factor\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"The New Orleans Saints went out this past offseason and made sure they added some variety to their wide receiver room. They needed a bigger-bodied playmaker who could still create explosive plays, which is why Jordyn Tyson was the perfect selection with the No. 8 overall pick in the draft. Setting aside his injury history—and […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3220:\"\n\n\n \n TEMPE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson #0 of the Arizona State Sun Devils attempts to make a catch in the endzone during the second half of the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs versus the Arizona State Sun Devils football game at Mountain America Stadium on September 26, 2025 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe New Orleans Saints went out this past offseason and made sure they added some variety to their wide receiver room. They needed a bigger-bodied playmaker who could still create explosive plays, which is why Jordyn Tyson was the perfect selection with the No. 8 overall pick in the draft.\n\nSetting aside his injury history—and admittedly, that’s a significant thing to overlook for the moment—when you simply watch Tyson play the position, you see a wide receiver who not only has the quickness to get in and out of his breaks, but also the strength and speed to separate from defenders and make the catches necessary to keep drives alive.\n\nI recently had the pleasure of interviewing the legendary Mike Detillier, host of Sports Talk on WWL. During our conversation, Detillier said Tyson possesses what he calls “athletic arrogance.”\n\nDetillier went on to explain that many elite athletes have a certain level of confidence that borders on arrogance, and he made it clear that this was not an insult—it was one of the highest compliments you can give an athlete.\n\nThen there are athletes who possess athletic arrogance.\n\nThis is a unique mentality that allows certain players to make plays that others simply cannot, regardless of the level of competition. It’s an instinctive ability that cannot be coached or taught.\n\nThink about athletes like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan. On the basketball court, they routinely did things that coaches couldn’t teach and players couldn’t practice.\n\nOn the football field, think about Ray Lewis, Deion Sanders, Warren Sapp, Ed Reed, Randy Moss, Calvin Johnson, and Julio Jones. These were players who moved in ways that often left you asking, “How did they even do that?”\n\nWhen healthy, Jordyn Tyson flashes that same athletic arrogance.\n\nThe ability to float through the air and high-point the football. Laying out for passes that appear well outside of his catch radius. Launching off the wrong foot and still finding a way into the end zone. Those are all examples of athletic arrogance.\n\nThe question now becomes: Can he continue to develop and harness that trait at the NFL level?\n\nThe first step is simple—stay healthy.\n\nIf Tyson can do that, the rest should come naturally. His physical tools and instincts give him every opportunity to become the type of dynamic playmaker the Saints have been searching for.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784293200;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:29:\"New Orleans Saints discussion\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";i:2;s:25:\"New Orleans Saints Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13281;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordyn Tyson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2816;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fc454f0cd02c8df7e759c6a54e65fc32\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"L.A. Rams News: Andrew Whitworth would likely come back if he could\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143843/la-rams-news-donald-whitworth-garrett\";s:11:\"description\";s:302:\"Andrew Withworth chimed in on the Aaron Donald news and seemed to imply (or more than imply) he would be back if he were AD’s age. Whitworth is 44, AD is 35. Now, would Whitworth come back if he were Whitworth or is Whitworth saying he’d comeback if he were Donald right now? It’s confusing […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4343:\"\n\n\n \n THOUSAND OAKS, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth #77 of the Los Angeles Rams talks with defensive tackle Aaron Donald #99 during practice in preparation for Super Bowl LVI at Los Angeles Rams Training Facility on February 9, 2022 in Thousand Oaks, California. The Rams will play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on February 13. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAndrew Withworth chimed in on the Aaron Donald news and seemed to imply (or more than imply) he would be back if he were AD’s age. Whitworth is 44, AD is 35. Now, would Whitworth come back if he were Whitworth or is Whitworth saying he’d comeback if he were Donald right now?\n\nIt’s confusing I know. Either way, Whitworth will not be coming back to the Rams this year. That’s a fact. Donald might. That’s up in the air.\n\nWhat is not up in the air is that we made it to another Friday. Well done. You deserve a couple days off. Please comment on whatever you want, and thank YOU! For checking out Turf Show Times! \n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/16/ex-rams-tackle-says-hed-unretire-if-he-were-aaron-donald/90940692007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/16/ex-rams-tackle-says-hed-unretire-if-he-were-aaron-donald/90940692007/\">Ex-Rams tackle says he’d unretire if he were Aaron Donald</a> (ramswire)\n\n“Former <a href=\"https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/teams/los-angeles-rams/343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles Rams</a> offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth has been <a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/06/17/rams-myles-garrett-aaron-donald-return-retirement/90587517007/\">a staunch supporter</a> of Aaron Donald’s return to the NFL. And while he doesn’t know for sure if his ex-teammate will rejoin the Rams in 2026 to play with Myles Garrett, the 44-year-old told <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Rj_80eOuU\">the Bleav Network</a> he would unretire if he were Donald to play on this team.\n\n“If I was his age,” Whitworth said, “there’s no question I’d be coming back.”\n\n<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/up-and-down-rams-youngster-breakout-watch-myles-garretts-influence\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ramblinfan.com/up-and-down-rams-youngster-breakout-watch-myles-garretts-influence\">Rams’ up-and-down youngster on breakout watch under Myles Garrett’s influence</a> (ramblinfan)\n\n“Not only did adding Myles Garrett make an impressive Los Angeles Rams roster even better, it will immediately make everyone else’s life easier. That’s why his teammates are excited to take the field alongside him: they know that the looks they’re about to see, with offenses focused on Garrett, will set them up for individual success. That’s what<a href=\"https://ramblinfan.com/myles-garretts-impact-even-greater-rams-bargained\"> adding the best defender in football does</a>.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/if-aaron-donald-returns-he-wont-recognize-many-of-his-teammates\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/if-aaron-donald-returns-he-wont-recognize-many-of-his-teammates\">If Aaron Donald returns, he won’t recognize many of his teammates</a> (nbcsports)\n\n“The only defensive starter who was on the team when Donald retired after the 2023 season is linebacker Byron Young.\n\nLooking at the roster more broadly, the Rams have only four players left from the team that won Super Bowl LVI to cap the 2021 season: tight end Tyler Higbee, tackle Alaric Jackson, center Coleman Shelton, and quarterback Matthew Stafford. Every defensive player from that team is gone (including, for now, Donald).\n\nOnly six remain from the 2023 roster, with the four listed above, offensive lineman Kevin Dotson, and defensive tackle Larrell Murchison.“\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784293140;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2817;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b55fa2b59e4685946939678ea144a812\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"Titans fans high on Wan’Dale Robinson\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-discussion/65950/titans-fans-high-on-wandale-robinson\";s:11:\"description\";s:309:\"This week, I asked you to predict how many receiving yards Wan’Dale Robinson will have for the 2026 Tennessee Titans. There is a lot of hope for Robinson here: There is a lot to like about Robinson this season. He is coming off the first 1,000-yard receiving season of his career. The guy who designed […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1498:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Giants wide receiver WanDale Robinson (17) scores a touchdown against Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images \n\nThis week, I asked you to predict how many receiving yards Wan’Dale Robinson will have for the 2026 Tennessee Titans. There is a lot of hope for Robinson here:\n\nThere is a lot to like about Robinson this season. He is coming off the first 1,000-yard receiving season of his career. The guy who designed the offense where Robinson got to 1,000, Brian Daboll, is the offensive coordinator. There is a lot of talent around him in the receiver room, and Cam Ward, who showed promise in a bad offense during his rookie season, is his quarterback.\n\nIt’s been a while since the Titans have had a good passing offense. You really have to go back to 2021 when Ryan Tannehill threw for over 3,700 yards. This group has the potential to match that if Ward takes the necessary steps forward and the receivers stay healthy. \n\nWe are less than a week from the date when rookies report to training camp. Football is almost here!\n\nCheck out <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> for all of your sports betting needs.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784292723;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Tennessee Titans Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8126;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Wan\'Dale Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2818;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aff2463e8e196a3cb63a86c8bbdb5a68\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Do the Raiders have a true quarterback competition?\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/do-the-raiders-have-a-true-quarterback-competition\";s:11:\"description\";s:205:\"Despite plenty of struggles since last winning the Super Bowl more than four years before Kirk Cousins was born, the Raiders have earned the first overall pick in the draft only twice: in 2007 and in 2026.\";s:7:\"content\";s:5117:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_raiderqbs_260715\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"294861\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_raiderqbs_260715\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_raiderqbs_260715\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Las Vegas Raiders\",\"title\": \"LV can\'t \'sell\' Cousins as starter to veterans\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/raiders-cant-sell-kirk-cousins-as-starting-qb-to-teams-veterans\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-15T16:55:13Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Despite plenty of struggles since last winning the Super Bowl more than four years before Kirk Cousins was born, the Raiders have earned the first overall pick in the draft only twice: in 2007 and in 2026.How did it go the last time? <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/657c3d4c-ef16-4166-83c0-4fde53a874c5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Not too good</a>.JaMarcus Russell didn\'t start right away. It probably wouldn\'t have mattered if he had. After 25 starts in three seasons, it was over for him.Now, Fernando Mendoza enters the fray with the hope of becoming the first true year-to-year franchise quarterback the Raiders have had since Kenny Stabler. And the options for Week 1 are Mendoza and Cousins.In late March, new coach Klint Kubiak made it clear that he\'d prefer to have Mendoza \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/klint-kubiak-ideally-you-dont-want-a-rookie-qb-to-start-from-day-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watching a mature adult</a> go and run an offense and run the team.\" But Cousins has acknowledged that the decision should be driven by merit.\"I honestly don’t want to start unless I’m the best option, and I told Klint that,” Cousins said in early April. “<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kirk-cousins-the-best-qb-should-play-and-fernando-mendoza-is-going-to-be-great\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The best player should play</a>. As long as that’s the case, I have no qualms about however it plays out.\"So how will it play out? Kubiak <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/klint-kubiak-kirk-cousins-is-a-leader-were-counting-on-right-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">talked up Cousins</a> during the offseason program, which could be another clue as to Kubiak\'s preference. But training camp is a different beast.When practice begins, and when both quarterbacks are getting chances to do what they do, the players will have a chance to witness their performances. To compare and to contrast them. And, ultimately, to develop an impression as to which guy provides the better option to win games.If it\'s Mendoza, it won\'t be easy to bench him for Cousins. The other players (starting with Maxx Crosby) will want to win. If the players think Mendoza puts them in a better position to do that, they won\'t be thrilled with a long-term plan to get more out of Mendoza later by having him do less now.The Chiefs pulled that off with Patrick Mahomes nine years ago because the Chiefs were a perennial playoff team under Alex Smith. The Raiders are a perennial also-ran, running behind the other teams in the AFC West. If the locker room thinks Mendoza is, to use Cousins\'s term, \"the best player,\" the locker room won\'t be thrilled with the idea of keeping Fernando parked in the garage like a Ferrari, opting instead to tool around in a Fiat.And if the 37-year-old Cousins, who had no immediate market for his services as a clear-cut QB1 elsewhere, outperforms Mendoza, what does that say about the Raiders\' decision to make Mendoza the first overall pick in the draft?The days of the five-year plan in the NFL ended closer to five decades than five years ago. Life in the NFL happens one season at a time. Veteran players don\'t want a year in which players less than the best available at all positions aren\'t playing.Put simply, the Raiders haven\'t been good enough to put the better player on the bench. If that\'s Mendoza, he needs to play. If it\'s not Mendoza, maybe they should have picked a better player when they returned to the JaMarcus Russell spot for the first time in 19 years.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784291295;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1166;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kirk Cousins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2819;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"db364fa619dc43460f997ad2fa9af321\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview: How many TEs will make the roster?\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166400/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-tight-ends\";s:11:\"description\";s:376:\"In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ tight end room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster. Previous training camp previews: Roster construction Under the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have been inconsistent with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9634:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions tight end Sam Laporta (87) during mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nIn this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ tight end room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster.\n\nPrevious training camp previews:\n\n\nQuarterback: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166123/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-quarterback-luke-altmyer\">Can Luke Altmyer force a QB3 role?</a>\n\n\n\nRunning back: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166210/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-running-backs\">How RB roles could shift in 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWide receiver: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166328/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-wr-depth-roles-up-for-grabs\">WR depth roles up for grabs</a>\n\n\nRoster construction\n\nUnder the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have been inconsistent with the number of tight ends on the active roster, initially using a fullback early in their tenures but opting for TE/H-backs in recent seasons.\n\nLet’s take a look at what they’ve done in the previous five seasons:\n\n\n2021: Mainly deployed just two tight ends and a fullback (Jason Cabinda) on the active roster, along with another two on the practice squad.\n\n\n\n2022: Opened with four tight ends on the roster before reducing to three and re-adding a fullback (Cabinda returned from IR) mid-season.\n\n\n\n2023: Opened the season with three tight ends and a fullback, but when Cabinda landed on IR, the Lions only replaced him with a fourth tight end for a few games before returning to just three for the majority of the season—leaning on a variety of players to play an H-back role.\n\n\n\n2024: Opted for three tight ends, and eliminated the fullback role.\n\n\n\n2025: Consistently kept three tight ends on the roster throughout the season, despite dealing with a plethora of injuries, including losing their top three tight ends.\n\n\nPrepping for 13 personnel\n\nWhile Rams’ coach Sean McVay gets most of the love surrounding the NFL’s increased usage of 13 personnel (1 running back, three tight ends, and 1 receiver), it was actually Lions new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, who started the trend a few years back when he was in Arizona. By using this “heavier” skill-set-based look, offenses can give defenses confusing looks and create mismatches to their advantage. \n\nHere’s an excerpt from <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/2_oXjW-gvRE?si=cXm96uEFSdFDYwLZ&t=925\">Pride of Detroit’s interview with Petzing</a>, discussing 13 personnel:\n\n\n“If you have three tight ends that don’t have a multiple skill set, you’re not going to do it. Because the key is the matchups. When you have guys that can do a lot of different things, you can start to dictate things based on what the defense wants to do.\n\n\n\n“I think as the game has evolved defensively over the last 5-7 years, you’re starting to see more and more different defensive personnels. It’s not just, ‘Hey, we’ve got base. Hey, we’ve got nickel. Here we go, this is it.’ You’re seeing different variations of base, different variations of nickel…\n\n\n\n“Now, in 13 personnel, you have to be able to deal with everybody in the box and multiple gaps that you weren’t ready to account for. And then if you get big, I can spread things out and create people that you don’t want to have in space. So it allows you to dictate to the defense a little bit more some of the things that they have been trying to dictate to us based on who they’re putting on the field. It gives you the freedom to jump back and forth without being predictable.”\n\n\nWith the Lions returning their top two tight ends from last season in Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright, Detroit entered the offseason looking for a third tight end with a “multiple skill set” that could give them the option of running 13 personnel. To fill this need, the Lions signed Michigan native Tyler Conklin, a veteran who has spent the majority of his career as a TE1 or TE2, and was with the Vikings at the same time as Petzing in 2018 and 2019.\n\nAdditionally, to round out the tight ends room, the Lions signed undrafted rookie free agent Miles Kitselman, returned practice squader/H-back Zach Horton, and added Thomas Gordon in free agency.\n\nThe battleground\n\nWill Sam LaPorta return to form?\n\nLaPorta’s 2025 season was cut short due to a back injury, but the Lions are optimistic that he will be able to put that injury behind him by this year’s training camp, after <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injuries/165842/lions-minicamp-injury-updates-optimistic-news-on-sam-laporta\">limited participation in OTAs and minicamp</a>.\n\n“We like where he is going; he is trending the right way,” coach Dan Campbell said in the spring.\n\nIf LaPorta can return to form as anticipated, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167065/lions-news-why-sam-laporta-could-be-in-for-career-year\">many are predicting that he could be in for a career year</a> based on his talent and Petzing’s ability to elevate tight ends; Trey McBride had back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons and was a two-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro under Petzing the last two years.\n\nCan Brock Wright hold on to his TE2 role?\n\nLike LaPorta, Wright also finished 2025 on injured reserve (neck and trachea injuries) but is also expected to be fully available for training camp, especially considering he did not appear limited in the spring. Wright is another player who could see greater benefit from the addition of Petzing, as the 27-year-old has a balanced skill set and can line up in a variety of positions, including inline, split-out, and in the backfield as an H-back.\n\nWright will certainly face competition for his TE2 role—Conklin will arguably represent the toughest challenger he’s faced for the role—but early expectations are that TE2 is Wright’s job to lose.\n\nCan Tyler Conklin hold off the young TEs for the TE3 role?\n\nConklin was limited in spring practices, but that was not overly surprising as this coaching staff is slow to acclimate veterans over 30 years old who are coming off injuries. He is also expected to be ready to go by training camp.\n\nWhile Conklin is loaded with skills and experience (127 games played, 69 starts, and 270 career receptions), he is coming off the worst season of his career (save his rookie season) during his one-year stint with the Chargers. Expectations are that Conklin will be able to return to form in a reduced TE3 role in Detroit, but if his struggles in Los Angeles linger, he’ll have to fight to keep his role.\n\nWith injuries to multiple tight ends during OTAs/Minicamp, it was UDFA rookie Miles Kitselman (6-foot-5, 251 pounds) who was quickly elevated to the first-team offense. Kitselman spent the last four seasons in the SEC (two at Alabama and two at Tennessee) and brings a balanced skill set to Detroit. He has the physicality to line up inline (attached to the line of scrimmage), the range to line up in the backfield as an H-back, and excels as a run blocker. His talent and upside should allow him to challenge for a TE3 role and could force the Lions to consider keeping a fourth tight end.\n\nWill the Lions keep a TE4?\n\nThere is precedent suggesting that the Lions would consider keeping four tight ends given Petzing’s history of using 13 personnel, but with the top-level talent at wide receiver, the Lions may be inclined to keep just three tight ends and continue to expand their roles.\n\nThe play from Conklin and Kitselman will certainly factor into whether the Lions elect to keep four tight ends, but there is also a wild card to this conversation: Jackson Meeks.\n\nAs we discussed in our <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166328/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-wr-depth-roles-up-for-grabs\">wide receiver preview article</a>, Meeks has been cross-training at WR-X and tight end, and he brings a unique skill set to the offense. While the second-year player has been working at both positions for nearly a year, it’s still not entirely clear how far along he has progressed in his development at either spot. Training camp will give Meeks a platform to showcase his crossover skills and could be a key factor in roster construction at the end of August.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784290040;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Detroit Lions preseason\";i:2;s:27:\"Detroit Lions Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2820;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cb40e8345a5e1fa96d5673b3fb911d7a\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Fleet-footed Skyler Bell could open up Buffalo Bills offense\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136900/skyler-bell-could-open-up-buffalo-bills-offense-joe-brady\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"The Buffalo Bills, like every NFL team, selected players in this year’s NFL Draft. While most of this year’s picks for the Bills were on the defensive side of the ball, in the fourth round they selected wide receiver Skyler Bell, a former UConn Husky. The Bills have a shifty receiver in Khalil Shakir, receiving […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3905:\"\n\n\n \n EAST HARTFORD, CT - NOVEMBER 15: UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) carries the ball during the game as the Air Force Falcons take on the UConn Huskies on November 15, 2025, at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills, like every NFL team, selected players in this year’s NFL Draft. While most of this year’s picks for the Bills were on the defensive side of the ball, in the fourth round they selected wide receiver Skyler Bell, a former UConn Husky. The Bills have a shifty receiver in Khalil Shakir, receiving options with big bodies at tight end, James Cook, and hopefully Keon Coleman turns a makes strides this year. Where exactly does Bell fit in on the Bills’ offense? I’m glad you asked.\n\n\n\nSome Film!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/4eZCFEotyH\">pic.twitter.com/4eZCFEotyH</a>— Kuebiko (@Kuebiko_Kami) <a href=\"https://x.com/Kuebiko_Kami/status/2077943260538937624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nGetting quality footage for college players isn’t as easy as it is for the NFL, I was still able to take a good look at Bell’s 2025 season. While most of these came from highlight reels, there’s still plenty to be gleaned about the receiver. First let’s detour to his spider chart from mockdraftable.com. \n\n\n\nLooking at his measurables, we have a player trending toward smaller and lighter, with athletic traits that suggest explosivity. That would sound like a shifty slot receiver specializing in run after the catch. Don’t we already have a Khalil Shakir though? \n\nYes, we do. But Skyler Bell might seem like a Shakir on paper, but the film tells a different story. Using Shakir as our baseline comparison the biggest similarity is change of direction. Bell can turn on a dime as we see with the broken tackle in the plays above. A lot of that is an inherent capability of smaller players. Physics are just in their favor. \n\nThat said, Bell is not as shifty as Shakir in large part due to a lack of polish/smoothness in his route running. Bell changes direction more through sheer will and physical ability than he does through technique. I’m not insinuating he’s without talent there, only that this is an area I would love to see him work on. The tape shows a high ceiling if he can refine a few things. \n\nOf particular note is something I tried to highlight a few times in the montage. Arms should be in motion while running. While cutting and turning, the right arm movement can help provide some offsetting ballast to make things just work better. I noticed idiosyncratic arm movement a number of times while watching Bell. The occasional disconnect in his body an lead to inefficiency and that lack of polish. In theory, this should all be correctable with coaching. \n\nIt sounds like I’m quite down on Bell and that is simply not true. On paper you’d think Shakir replacement or backup, and that’s not very enticing is it? Where Bell exceeds though is acceleration. He can go from zero to full speed seemingly instantly. He’s also not afraid to mix it up with defenders. Bell also has good control of his body in the air.\n\nWhat am I getting at? Skyler Bell doesn’t need to be in the Shakir mold. He should be able to work at the middle level and deeper than where Shakir makes the most noise. If Joe Brady can design some stress points on the defense, Allen’s rocket arm can get the ball to Bell who will then accelerate his way to glory. \n\nNow for Brady to make it happen.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784289736;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13402;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Skyler Bell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8134;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Khalil Shakir\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2821;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b981f14391bee305ed766e260d401119\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"2026 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Antonio Williams\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/17/2026-dynasty-rookie-post-draft-update-antonio-williams/\";s:11:\"description\";s:47:\"Will Antonio Williams live up to his devy hype?\";s:7:\"content\";s:2813:\"\n \n The NFL Draft is behind us, rookie drafts are taking place, and as dynasty managers, we are looking ahead to the upcoming season. In our Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.\nSituation\nName: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994199/Antonio_Williams\">Antonio Williams</a>\nPosition: Wide Receiver\nPro Team: Washington Commanders\nCollege Team: Clemson\nDraft Status: Round Three; Pick 71\nAntonio Williams is a name very familiar to players in devy formats. After a breakout 2022 season, he was seen as a bona fide superstar in the making, finishing with 56 receptions for 604 yards and four touchdowns as a true freshman - especially impressive for a Clemson team coming off a National Championship run just two years beforehand. However, what followed did not meet expectations, with a disappointing sophomore year ending in him medically redshirting. Although he didn’t see one significant injury, multiple niggles were enough to rule him out for 2023.\nWilliams has three seasons of good production rather than significant elite history. This might be what led to him being drafted in the third round - good draft capital, but maybe surprising if you’d said after 2022 that he’d end up as a mid-round pick. But with a solid slot skillset, it might be that Williams is more suited to the NFL than he was to college.\nCan he break out at the next level? Or is Williams’ lack of an elite ceiling enough to cap his path to fantasy football success? Let’s take a deep dive into his profile and find out.\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784289651;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:6:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:14:\"2026 NFL Draft\";i:2;s:18:\"2026 Rookie Update\";i:3;s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";i:4;s:8:\"featured\";i:5;s:7:\"premium\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13301;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Antonio Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2822;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ec9728676b293bacc01ceb6fb68f955c\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"New Orleans Saints News, July 17: Exciting news for Chris Olave\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111849/new-orleans-saints-news-july-17-exciting-news-for-chris-olave\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Saints WR Chris Olave ranked No. 64 on NFL’s Top 100 list Maybe next year can be an even better ranking. This might be the best Saints offensive line in a long time — if everything goes right A truly exciting group. All-NFC South […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1781:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111824/saints-wr-chris-olave-ranked-no-64-on-nfls-top-100-list\">Saints WR Chris Olave ranked No. 64 on NFL’s Top 100 list</a>\n\nMaybe next year can be an even better ranking. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/this-might-be-the-best-saints-offensive-line-in-a-long-time-kelvin-banks-taliese-fuaga-david-edwards-erik-mccoy-new-orleans/article_87bfcc5d-0ea1-4abb-88e0-6e2582a14bb9.html\">This might be the best Saints offensive line in a long time — if everything goes right</a>\n\nA truly exciting group. \n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/07/16/all-nfc-south-team-of-2010s-cameron-jordan-john-abraham-nfl/90924437007/\">All-NFC South Team of 2010s: Which edge rushers join Cameron Jordan?</a>\n\nWho from the Saints makes the list?\n\n\nNo. 64 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/Saints?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Saints</a> WR Chris Olave! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/EUNS9fTlrY\">pic.twitter.com/EUNS9fTlrY</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2077755137758511291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784289600;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2823;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"104bacb1941a96abd60c204b8ea496a2\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Brian Answers: Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Will Grier, and more!\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-rumors/60027/brian-answers-bryce-young-tetairoa-mcmillan-will-grier-and-more\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"Hello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! Another week down in this long offseason, but the discussions are ongoing with you guys, our community. Let’s dive right in with all your questions! @WTMealey: What’s a tougher waiting period draft to training camp or training camp to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8853:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (14) during the first day of mini camp at Bank of America Stadium practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images \n\nHello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! Another week down in this long offseason, but the discussions are ongoing with you guys, our community. Let’s dive right in with all your questions!\n\n\n\n\n\n@WTMealey: What’s a tougher waiting period draft to training camp or training camp to week 1?\n\nIt used to be the NFL Draft to training camp when I was younger, but I think now its definitely training camp to week 1 of the regular season. During the dead zone period after the NFL Draft, there’s not much to talk about short of roster projections and reviewing the previous season, and acquisitions during the off-season. There really isn’t a whole lot to think about during that time so I can focus on other aspects of life. I think once training camp starts happening, the anticipation for the regular season really starts to build as we fans are fed morsels of information to wet the appetite. The preseason doesn’t help either, because once you’ve been around the block enough, you know what you’re seeing in the preseason really has no bearing on the regular season short of the back end roster guys who might make the 53. So that’s my answer and I am sticking to it.\n\n\n\nCarolinacloggy: Brian my man, you have the most Dutch last name i’ve ever heard! Keep pounding (regards from a Dutch fan)\n\nI always enjoy the responses about my last name. Most people have either never seen my last name, or have met someone related to me. Yes, it is very Dutch. Welcome to CSR, friend!\n\n\n\nRevshawn: Does Fanfest count as the start of the NFL season?\n\nI think it certainly does, it is the starter as we really ramp up into “we’re almost there” time.\n\n\n\nMozzie11: Is the golden ago of qb’ing over? Brady, Manning, Rogers, et al giving way to a time of qb’s with flaws and very few HOF candidates. Mahommes is heading to the HOF but has been heading down hill over the last several years but might have some more good years. Allen just got voted by execs as the top qb but has not won anything of consequence yet. Jackson is an ex MVP but has a number of major flaws passing wise and sucks in the playoffs. Hurts – not so much. Mayes has had a promising start but there is a lot of time needed to see how he shakes out.\n\nIf you step back and look at it that the league has no/few true elite qb’s, does it change the way a team should approach team building?\n\nI think the approach now needs to be more team focused than anything, at least for those teams drafting a QB to be “the guy”. Quarterbacks don’t come out as pro-ready as they did a decade ago, partially because of the way college offenses run now and also partially because QBs often shift to different colleges way more often now. I don’t think we’re done with having several elite caliber quarterbacks in the NFL, but I think most situations will require a little more development than they used to for a quarterback to cement himself as “elite”. \n\nI think the big difference now is that you’re very rarely going to be able to just draft a quarterback high with a bad team and expect a quick turnaround. And teams need to plan for those growing pains over time.\n\n\n\nGood_Ol_Boy: How old were you when you went in person to your first NFL game?\n\nI would have been 13. Colts vs Chargers, December 26th 2004. My brother and I spent most of our younger years in Kentucky and Tennessee, so Peyton Manning was all the rage. We went and saw Manning break the touchdown pass record. This was before I had really gotten into football, but it was still quite a game to see with my parents. Great memory.\n\n\n\nRobholland211: Do you expect TMac to break 1000 yards again this season? Or do you think the emergence of Coker cuts into that total and he falls short of 1000?\n\nI do expect Tetairoa McMillan to break 1,000 yards again. Despite your individual opinion of Bryce Young, these two dudes have great chemistry, and Bryce has said he is comfortable throwing the ball to T Mac even when he isn’t open in the traditional sense. I do think Jalen Coker will eat into his targets, apparently their target share only had a 1% difference when Coker was healthy and on the field. But I think T Mac comfortable occupies that WR1 role, and he’s going to get his share in most games.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-rumors/60005/ask-brian-were-almost-there?commentID=4220c22d-bf00-427d-ba28-bebf27b31a43\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.catscratchreader.com/carolina-panthers-rumors/60005/ask-brian-were-almost-there?commentID=4220c22d-bf00-427d-ba28-bebf27b31a43\">schrodingersblackcat: Who is your all-time favorite non-football pro athlete? (Or if you can’t narrow it down, who makes your top 5?)</a>\n\nI went ahead and linked your question because it drummed up quite a nice discussion in the comments, and I encourage all readers to check it out. So I’m going to throw a curveball to the question and answer with someone not previously mentioned. As your resident wrestling fan, I don’t think you can go wrong with Brock Lesnar. Despite how you feel about professional wrestling, the dude was an absolute freak of an athlete. And he went on to win the UFC Heavyweight Championship after he took a break from professional wrestling, a combat sport but still very much adjacent rather than similar to professional wrestling. A decorated amateur wrestling champion who also happened to get a shot in the NFL. If you’re familiar with Brock, there’s not many scarier humans in the world than him. \n\n\n\nbolshy: Bryce has improved each year and will very likely be better this year, even if it is incrementally. How close to his ceiling do you think he was last year? I’m thinking 70-80%.\n\nI think it depends on where you view his ceiling. His ceiling could be much higher if he truly hones his fundamentals as a thrower, and gets a bit more aggressive down the field consistently. But I think 70% is about right.\n\n\n\nTVRaider: What’s your prediction for the Panthers record in 2026?\n\nI think 9-8* would be a success considering their first place schedule from last years divisional results. Anything less than 8 wins should be considered a disappointment after 2025 where they went 8-9.\n\n\n\nGooseCreek: Will Grier’s retirement left an opening on the Panther’s training camp roster. Do you foresee them bringing in one of the players they are said to be eyeing to fill the vacancy? If so, who do you think is most likely to be brought in, DaQuon Jones or Brady Christiansen?\n\nI think if the Panthers wanted to bring in someone of that caliber at this juncture, they have the room to make a move and let someone else go. So I don’t think Will Grier’s decision will prompt them to go that route. I assume they will be finding the 4th QB for camp because you need arms to throw the ball during practice. But that wouldn’t preclude them from bringing either of those guys in or someone else really whenever they want. They may not even fill the vacancy for a few weeks.\n\n\n\nThat’s all for this week, Panthers fans. 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While players are out of the facility, plenty remains to break down. So, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. Next week players will be back and we ll know better if Gonzalez is satisfied and Jacas […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7721:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - June 2: New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches over practice on June 2, 2026. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots have ended their offseason program and now break until training camp later this month. While players are out of the facility, plenty remains to break down.\n\nSo, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag.\n\nNext week players will be back and we ll know better if Gonzalez is satisfied and Jacas signed/healthy. In your opinion how many players have already secured their seat in the club 53 and how many positions remain really up for grabs ? – 7i165\n\nRunning through the roster I was (conservatively) currently in the high 30’s, with the following players accounting for 38 spots on the 53 man roster:\n\nQB: Drake Maye, Tommy DeVito RB: Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson WR: A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III/DeMario Douglas TE/FB: Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon, Reggie Gilliam OL: Will Campbell, Morgan Moses, Caleb Lomu, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu, Ben Brown\n\nEdge: Harold Landry, Dre’Mont Jones, Gabe Jacas, Elijah Ponder DL: Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Cory Durden, Joshua Farmer/Leonard Taylor III LB: Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss CB: Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones, Carlton Davis S: Craig Woodson, Kevin Byard, Mike Brown\n\nST: Andy Borregales, Julian Ashby, Bryce Baringer/potential punter addition\n\nThat would leave ~15 spots to fill, with the biggest needs for depth on defense and along the offensive line alongside Lomu and Brown.\n\n\n\nI feel like we NEED at least one additional linebacker of quality. The rest of this defense is just too good (even with the average EDGE personnel) to do it the disservice of not adding another LB or two. Options? Is this a “next year’s draft/FA” problem, instead? – MoiseT\n\nAs of now I’d predict that’s an addition that comes next year. But perhaps depth players like Chad Muma, K.J. Britt and rookie Namdi Obiazor don’t get off to a strong start this summer and force the team to look for an outside addition. As of now available options include Bobby Okereke, Bobby Wagner, Matt Milano, etc. They could also explore the position later in the summer around roster cutdown day.\n\n\n\nWhat does Drake Maye realistically need to do to be considered a top 5 QB in the league going into 2027? – CraftBeerDrinker\n\nHow can the team address Drake Maye’s ball security issues? – slunkywontergreen\n\nWe’ll lump these two questions together because improving ball security would be a major step toward Maye becoming a consensus top-five quarterback. After fumbling nine times in 13 games as a rookie, Maye put the ball on the ground 15 times last season, including seven times in the postseason.\n\nPart of what makes Maye special is his dual-threat ability and playmaking outside of structure. New England does not want to take that away from him, but he must do a better job protecting the football in those situations. With a greater emphasis on pre-snap communication this offseason, Maye should be able to avoid some strip sacks by getting the ball out quicker. From there, it’s simply a matter of protecting the football as a runner.\n\nBeyond that, if Maye replicates the level of passing production and efficiency he showed last season, he should firmly establish himself in top-five quarterback conversations.\n\n\n\nwhat are realistic expectations for our WR2 Doubs this year? I’m surprised to see sportsbooks over/under around only 600-650 yards and 4.5 TDs. How much production would he need to match the value expected from his contract of 4 yr $68M ($80M w incentive, effectively a 2 yr $35M fully guaranteed deal)? – sanfranpatsfan\n\nDoubs is paid as a No. 2 pass catcher. On the better teams in football, their No. 2 pass catcher was around the 800-yard mark last season — including New England (Hunter Henry, 768). With Doubs having a single-season career-high of 724 yards, I would say realistic expectations are the 800-yard mark.\n\n\n\nThere are many different attributes that contribute to success as an NFL head coach; strategists, motivators, teachers, talent evaluators, organizational structure etc. Walsh, Parcells, Belichick all hof (or worthy) coaches but vastly different styles. How would you characterize Vrabel as a head coach and what do you see as his strengths and his weaknesses heading into year 2? – Frowned_Upon\n\nVrabel has an excellent understanding of the game, which allows him to be involved in all three phases despite not calling plays. His greatest strength, however, is his ability to build a culture and establish a clear identity for a team. Players genuinely enjoy playing for him, and that has been evident throughout his year in New England.\n\nAs for a weakness, some — particularly dating back to his time in Tennessee — have argued that he can be overly loyal at times. Beyond bringing several players and coaches he previously worked with to New England, it’s difficult to determine whether that will become an issue again after just one season.\n\n\n\nHi, we were informed about Terrell Williams move to Assistant Head Coach as Zak Kuhr will be the DC moving forward. Do you know what his role and responsibilities will be in this new position? Assuming it will be defensive focused? Thanks – sqpondme\n\nWe don’t know the exact specifics about Williams’ day-to-day role (something that we will get more insight on from Mike Vrabel and players as training camp progresses into the season). He will likely assist all over the place on the defensive side of the ball, which is where he primarily spent his time during the spring.\n\n\n\nWho is your surprise team this year? The team that comes out o f nowhere to be good/playoff team – XGhost-PepperX\n\nI like what the Saints did this offseason in what seems like a pretty average NFC South. Kellen Moore is a really good offensive mind and Tyler Shough looked good down the stretch last season. They then added Jordyn Tyson, Oscar Delp, Travis Etienne, and David Edwards to the offensive unit that already included Chris Olave and Co. If Shough takes a step forward, that could be a fun/productive offense to go with a defense that was top 10 last season.\n\nThat’s all for this week’s #PostPulpit mailbag. If you have questions you’d liked to be answered next week, submit them online in our weekly submission post or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. Make sure to be following <a href=\"https://twitter.com/iambrianhines\">@iambrianhines</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/PatsPulpit\">@PatsPulpit</a> as well.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784289600;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:31:\"New England Patriots Discussion\";i:1;s:28:\"New England Patriots Mailbag\";i:2;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Christian Gonzalez\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13457;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Gabe Jacas\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2825;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5aab33bc91d9e4fa82cf873181ec5cba\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"NY Giants training camp: Isaiah Likely needs to have breakout year on offense\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165379/isaiah-likely-offensive-breakout-candidate\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"It is almost too easy to pick a breakout candidate on offense for the New York Giants. It has to be tight end Isaiah Likely. Breakout players often post unexpected production above anything they previously accomplished. Sometimes, though, you can see a breakout season coming. There can be an “or else” feel to it. As […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5509:\"\n\n\n \n Jaxson Dart and Isaiah Likely | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images \n\nIt is almost too easy to pick a breakout candidate on offense for the New York Giants. It has to be tight end Isaiah Likely.\n\nBreakout players often post unexpected production above anything they previously accomplished. Sometimes, though, you can see a breakout season coming. There can be an “or else” feel to it. As in, Player X needs to be more productive “or else” there is going to be a problem.\n\nThat is the case with Likely and the Giants.\n\nLikely averaged 33.75 receptions, 392 yards, and 3.75 touchdowns during his four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after being a 2022 fourth-round pick by Baltimore.\n\nThat isn’t bad. It isn’t, though, enough to justify the three-year, $40 million contract ($20.5 million guaranteed) the Giants gave him in free agency this offseason.\n\nThe Giants made him the fourth-highest paid tight end in football by Average Per Year ($13.333 million) because of what they think he can do. Not because of what he has done.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nj.com/giants/2026/03/giants-john-harbaugh-raves-about-playmaking-newcomer-hes-going-to-be-big.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nj.com/giants/2026/03/giants-john-harbaugh-raves-about-playmaking-newcomer-hes-going-to-be-big.html\">Here is what Harbaugh said about Likely</a> at the NFL owner’s meetings in late March:\n\n\n“He’s a playmaking football player,” Harbaugh said. “I think Jaxson is going to really like him running the routes and being in his line of vision. He’s got a big catch radius. He can make plays after the catch.\n\n\n\n“He can get upfield. He can make people miss. He can run people over. He’s a very good perimeter blocker. You’ll see that. That’ll be good for our run game. All those things he brings to the table …\n\n\n\n… “I’ve seen him every day in practice [in Baltimore]. I’ve seen him make plays. I know how he plays the game. You try to create a vision for a player. \n\n\n\n“When you see a player do it every day, you’ve got a pretty good idea of what he’s capable of. I’m certain he’s going to be able to put up the numbers. That wasn’t part of the thing in Baltimore, just because of the supporting cast [with Mark Andrews]. He’s going to be big here.”\n\n\nSecond-year quarterback Jaxson Dart needs Harbaugh’s bet on Likely’s upside to pay off.\n\nMalik Nabers is a great player. Until proven otherwise, though, his 2026 health and effective remain a question mark. The Giants have a number of veteran wide receivers with nice resumes. It is questionable, though, whether any of them are at a point in their career where they can be counted on to <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165292/training-camp-questions-wide-receiver-malik-nabers-odell-beckham-darius-slayton\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165292/training-camp-questions-wide-receiver-malik-nabers-odell-beckham-darius-slayton\">produce like a like a WR2</a>. Wan’Dale Robinson, who caught more than 90 passes for the Giants and had more than 1,000 receiving yards last season, is now a member of the Tennessee Titans. Malachi Fields is an unproven rookie third-round pick.\n\nAt tight end, Theo Johnson is a talented, but inconsistent player with an 8.5% drop rate over his two NFL seasons.\n\nThe Giants need Likely, who could often be aligned as a big slot receiver, to be their second receiving option behind Nabers. Maybe their first option if Nabers is limited or unavailable early in the season as he recovers from his 2025 torn ACL.\n\nHarbaugh has said the tight end position group, with Likely, Johnson, Chris Manhertz, and probably second-year player Thomas Fidone, could be the best in the league.\n\n“I feel like you want to prove it every day. I mean, the mantra in the meeting room and practice, it’s one thing to say it. It’s another thing to do it,” Likely said. “So I feel like I love that coach has the confidence to be able to say that about the tight end room, but obviously we got to back Coach up and be able to put in on film every day. I mean every tight end personnel room in the NFL probably thinks they have the best room. So, it’s really just us going out there and proving it.”\n\nLikely, 26, said he “absolutely” believes he can produce better numbers than he did in Baltimore.\n\n“I feel like New York was just the best place for me to pick to be able to blossom, show my talents, and show that I’m a top tight end caliber player in this league now,” Likely said shortly after he signed with the Giants.\n\nOn paper, the addition of Likely is the biggest one the Giants made to their pass catchers this offseason. They need him to be that on the field this fall.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784289600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:25:\"New York Giants preseason\";i:1;s:22:\"New York Giants roster\";i:2;s:29:\"New York Giants training camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8131;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Isaiah Likely\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2826;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2a0e7c0833818267366278146578b133\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Eagles News: NFL survey shows that DeVonta Smith is being underrated\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177703/eagles-news-nfl-survey-shows-that-devonta-smith-is-being-underrated\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … ESPN survey shows that the Eagles are both loaded and underrated – PhillyVoiceWide receiver: None in top 10, DeVonta Smith “received votes.” There’s no blurb for Smith because he didn’t even get an honorable mention. In fact he finished 21st (!) in this survey. #JimmySays: […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10584:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 03: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates as he runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/espn-survey-shows-eagles-are-both-loaded-and-underrated/\">ESPN survey shows that the Eagles are both loaded and underrated – PhillyVoice</a> Wide receiver: None in top 10, DeVonta Smith “received votes.” There’s no blurb for Smith because he didn’t even get an honorable mention. In fact he finished 21st (!) in this survey. #JimmySays: Smith was behind Tyreek Hill, whose career is in question. He was behind Terry McLaurin. He was behind a rapidly declining Mike Evans. He was behind Alec Pierce. I mean Alec Pierce? Really? Smith was a better football player for the Eagles last season than A.J. Brown, in my opinion, and I don’t think it was particularly close. I don’t object to Brown being voted higher on the list, but he was ninth, and Smith was way down at 21st. I’m honestly kind of shocked that Smith is this underrated. Again, there was no commentary provided, but I’ll assume that he was knocked because of his slender frame? Is that still a thing somehow? Or have these scouts just not watched him play?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/video/devonta-smith-10-minutes-of-insane-catches\">10 minutes of INSANE DeVonta Smith catches – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> Which highlight is your favorite? Sure, there’s The Dagger in Super Bowl LIX and the ridiculous one-handed catch in the back of the end zone against Jacksonville, but DeVonta Smith has delivered so many insane receptions in his career that each one seems to get better and better! Watch them all now.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/177466/eagles-schedule-preview-rams\">Eagles schedule preview: Rams – BGN</a> Over the past three seasons, the Rams have lost three playoff games by a combined 11 points. Their 6 point loss to the Eagles in 2024 and their 4 point loss to the Seahawks in 2025 were not just the closest games those Super Bowl champions had in the playoffs, they were the only close games those teams had in the playoffs. There is an alternate universe, not very different from our own, where this Rams team is coming off of back to back Super Bowl wins. But in our universe, they have needed a little bit more to get over the hump. Enter the two time Defensive Player of the Year in Myles Garrett, and a two time All Pro in Trent McDuffie. It is easy to look at a team that “won the offseason” and assume that they’re going to fall flat, because they usually do. But we don’t have to look far to find a team that actually went “all in” to win a title and did: the 2024 Eagles.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7450309/2026/07/17/eagles-offseason-review-brandon-graham-tanner-mckee/\">Eagles offseason review, Part 2: Should they re-sign Brandon Graham, trade Tanner McKee? – The Athletic</a> Bring back Brandon Graham if he wants to return What happened: Graham remains unsigned. He did not return until October last year, although Graham told NFL Network last week that he would want to sign for training camp this year. The Eagles added A.J. Epenesa after mandatory minicamp, and Epenesa figures to play a Graham-like role. Graham is a franchise icon who rode off in the sunset once before deciding to return. It sounds like he wants to keep playing, but a decision by the team would need to happen soon. My view: Give Graham one more season if he’d like. He’s demonstrated that he can still contribute. <a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/5-candidates-to-become-eagles-training-camp-darling-of-2026/742110/\">5 candidates to become Eagles training camp darling of 2026 – NBCSP</a> TE Dae’Quan Wrigh — It’s going to be tough for Dae’Quan Wright (6-5, 246) to make the Eagles’ 53-man roster but he could definitely turn some heads in training camp. Just this spring, he made a few notable plays already. Wright spent the last two seasons at Ole Miss after two seasons at Virginia Tech. In 2025, Wright had 39 catches for 635 yards and 5 touchdowns. He’s an unfinished product when it comes to run blocking but he has some highlight-reel catches on his resume, even after playing through a shoulder injury most of last season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49344418/top-10-nfl-players-dropped-2026\">Who fell out of the NFL top-10 positional rankings in 2026? – ESPN</a> Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles (5): Dickerson made three consecutive Pro Bowls before last season, but evaluators were less high on his performance in 2025. He and the Eagles amended his deal after the season, and he’s now under contract through 2027, not 2028 as previously agreed to.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/209860/dak-prescott-offense-ceedee-lamb-george-pickens-javonte-williams\">Dak Prescott has a stacked offense, now he needs to take it to a new level – Blogging The Boys</a> Most questions surrounding Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott are about what he has left to prove in his very successful career. One of the interesting questions surrounding him now, however, is whether the Cowboys have finally built the kind of offense that puts him in the best position to succeed. Let’s see what Prescott is working with in 2026. After a decade as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback, there isn’t much left to learn about Prescott. We know he can produce Pro Bowl numbers, lead one of the league’s better regular-season offenses and shoulder the expectations that come with being the quarterback in Dallas. What may be different in 2026 isn’t Prescott himself, but the talent and continuity surrounding him.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-schedule/425083/the-washington-commanders-release-their-2026-jersey-schedule\">The Washington Commanders release their 2026 jersey schedule – Hogs Haven</a> Washington opens up the 2026-27 season by visiting the Philadelphia Eagles with their “Super Bowl Era” white jerseys. They will wear their white jerseys for six games this season, with five of those games on the road. The team’s new burgundy jerseys will get the most playing time this year, being worn nine times. The team introduced those jerseys, long with their new Hail Raiser black alternates earlier this year, completely replacing the Snyder-era collection that was widely panned by the fanbase.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165220/do-great-players-make-for-great-nfl-teams\">Do great players make for great teams? – Big Blue View</a> In the end, though, it doesn’t matter. Ask Seattle if they care that only three of their players made the Top 100 list. They’ll take the ring instead. Just win, baby, as the late Al Davis said. A sufficient overall level of quality across the roster, combined with good coaching, may be more important in today’s NFL than having many of the best players at some positions but weaknesses elsewhere that can be exploited by opponents. The former is what the Seahawks had last season – quality across the board despite only a few of the biggest stars. If John Harbaugh and his staff can bring the best out of some of the draftees and free agent acquisitions who disappointed in 2025 and before, even if that “best” is only pretty good or at least competent, then 2026 may be a success in the win-loss column.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122564/nfl-training-camp-start-dates-locations\">NFL Training Camp 2026: Start dates and locations for all 32 teams – SB Nation</a> The NFL is on its way back, and it’s a lot closer than you might think. Training camp opens as early as this week, with teams around the league beginning their quests for immortality in the 2026 season. The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will be the first to kick off camp on Friday, July 17 with their rookies getting a full week of work before the veterans need to report and join them. This is common practice, with the majority of teams having different dates for rookies and vets to report, both to emphasize more one-on-one training for the young players, while also giving the veterans a little more time off before the season kicks off in earnest. Here are the training camp dates and locations for all 32 NFL teams this year.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784289119;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7525;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"DeVonta Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10873;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Nolan Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2827;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"070577f4699bddd82a38b8acba1485f9\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Top Draft Picks to Target in Every Round (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/top-draft-picks-to-target-in-every-round-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:232:\"We’re getting into the thick of fantasy football draft season, so it’s a good idea to go round by round to highlight some of my favorite targets for the 2026 NFL season. We’re going to go through 12 rounds of ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:15893:\"We’re getting into the thick of fantasy football draft season, so it’s a good idea to go round by round to highlight some of my favorite targets for the 2026 NFL season. We’re going to go through 12 rounds of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP), which is good enough for a starting lineup and five bench spots in traditional formats. Without further ado, let’s get right into it.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Picks to Target by Round\nThe ADP used for this article is from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>.\nRound 1: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 8.5\nAshton Jeanty is entering his sophomore season with an improved situation. First and foremost, the Raiders hired Klint Kubiak as head coach, giving them one of the best play-callers in the NFL. The offensive line has also been improved with the key signing of center <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-linderbaum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Linderbaum</a>. The quarterback room is a lot better, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk Cousins</a> (familiar with Kubiak’s scheme) and No. 1 pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Mendoza</a>. Expect Jeanty to see heavy volume in an improved offense.\nRound 2: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers (TE – LV)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 19.5\nBrock Bowers is my favorite target of the entire draft. I think that he belongs in the first round, but you can get him in the second. This is a generational tight end in an improved offense. We saw how Kubiak schemed up <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> to help him have a career year. Expect something similar for Bowers. It also helps that the Raiders have a severely limited wide receiver room. Bowers is going to be absolutely peppered with targets.\nRound 3: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave (WR – NO)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 27.5\nChris Olave showed immediate rapport with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-shough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Shough</a>, finishing his season on a high note. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a>, the Saints’ offense should be significantly improved, which will help Olave’s efficiency. Kellen Moore is one of the best play-callers in the NFL, demonstrating how he can put Olave in better spots to succeed and get him more layup targets. Health is the only concern with Olave.\nRound 4: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 37.0\nJavonte Williams was highly efficient last season, but the Cowboys were often playing from behind, so he couldn’t get to his ceiling. This season, with a full year of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinnen-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinnen Williams</a>, along with stud rookies <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27950\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Downs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malachi-lawrence.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malachi Lawrence</a>, the Cowboys should be much improved. Expect to see this team in much more positive game scripts, where they’re playing with a lead and pounding the rock with Williams.\nRound 5: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 57.5\nHere’s a contrarian pick. With the market all over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III</a>, we pivot to Rome Odunze. We’re going with the post-hype Year 3 wideout who looked great at the start of last season before he was sidelined by a foot injury. While I love Burden as a player, I prefer Odunze at cost, since he’s available at least one round later. In Year 2 of the Ben Johnson era, we could see <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a> look even better, so there’s a chance this could be an explosive offense.\nRound 6: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 65.5\nMarvin Harrison Jr. was once touted as one of the best prospects in recent memory. He’s had a slow start to his career, but he’s still only entering his age-24 season. We’ve been spoiled by immediate producers that we forgot that wideouts sometimes take time to hit their ceiling. I’m betting that’s the case here. With Mike LaFleur calling plays, expect a more innovative offense that puts Harrison in better positions to succeed. Drew Petzing didn’t use Harrison properly.\nRound 7: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-hurts.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 76.0\nJalen Hurts lost <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>, but the upgrade at play-caller could be huge. Kevin Patullo was one of the worst offensive coordinators in recent memory. Sean Mannion is a fast riser through the ranks, making me hopeful that he’ll dramatically improve this passing game. The tush push is still around, so Hurts remains a major threat in the red zone. The Eagles also did a good job replacing Brown, bringing in rookies <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/eli-stowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eli Stowers</a>. Hurts is under pressure to show he’s still deserving of remaining as the Eagles’ starter. I think he’ll thrive.\nRound 8: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 95.0\nJonathon Brooks was once a touted prospect, but he’s been plagued by injury throughout his career. Now healthy, I’m betting that Brooks takes over the Panthers’ backfield. The Panthers let <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> walk in free agency because they have high hopes for Brooks. We already saw <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a> lose touches to Dowdle, so we can’t rule out something similar happening with the more explosive Brooks. This is an upside bet on a running back with a path to a lead role.\nRound 9: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White (RB – WSH)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 100.0\nRachaad White plays a fantasy-friendly game as an elite pass-catcher out of the backfield. Now re-joining former college teammate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a>, expect him to have a lead role in the Commanders’ backfield. Washington will emphasize pass protection with its lead runner, putting White ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacory-croskeymerritt.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacory Croskey-Merritt</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kaytron-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaytron Allen</a>. This makes White the best bet in this backfield. He’s a great value where he goes right now.\nRound 10: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-higgins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Higgins (WR – HOU)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 121.5\nJayden Higgins showed flashes as a rookie. He’s a talented wideout who should be entrenched as the No. 2 option behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nico-collins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nico Collins</a>. This is a good upside bet at the end of your draft because if Nico Collins were forced to miss time, Higgins could really pop. Another path to fantasy relevance can just come from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cj-stroud.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.J. Stroud</a> showing improvement as a passer. I wouldn’t rule that out, considering how good Stroud was as a rookie. Higgins is a great bench stash.\nRound 11: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyrone-tracy-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB – NYG)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 132.5\nTyrone Tracy Jr. is in an offense that should be extremely run-heavy with John Harbaugh taking over the Giants. Plus, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> is still recovering from a torn ACL, so you’re not going to see much passing volume. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo</a> is also getting back from a serious knee injury, so Tracy has standalone value. There’s also upside for a lead role if Skattebo misses time. Given his reckless play style, that feels like a potential outcome, making Tracy a nice stash.\nRound 12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell (RB – LAC)</a> | FantasyPros ADP: 136.5\nThe Chargers brought in Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. McDaniel loved <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, an electric but undersized running back. So it’s no coincidence that they signed Keaton Mitchell in free agency. Mitchell has shown flashes of explosiveness throughout his time with the Ravens. I wouldn’t be shocked to see McDaniel get Mitchell involved in the Chargers’ offense, forming a thunder-and-lightning tandem with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a>. 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Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/4-bounce-back-running-backs-to-target-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:247:\"Running backs are all the rage this offseason in fantasy football. Posting seven of the top 10 non-quarterback fantasy totals last year, the fantasy running back meta is back. The market reflects this, with 11 of the top 17 picks ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:13684:\"Running backs are all the rage this offseason in fantasy football. Posting seven of the top 10 non-quarterback fantasy totals last year, the fantasy running back meta is back. The market reflects this, with 11 of the top 17 picks in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) being ball-carriers.\nWith all the focus on running backs, it is arguably more important than ever to find value at the position. One of the clearest ways to do that is to find whose ADP is being suppressed by a poor 2025 season. This season, these bounce-back values are hard to find as the position did not have a lot of surprises in 2025. \nLast year, 11 of the top 12 backs drafted finished the season in the top 14. The one outsider was <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a>, who missed most of the season due to injury. As a result, 10 of last year’s top 12 in backs ADP are once again being selected inside the top 12 in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Bounce-Back Running Backs\nBelow are four backs who could enter the top 10 at the position despite missing out last season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)</a>\nEntering his second season in the league, this is more of a “bounce” in the right direction rather than a “bounce back.” For fantasy, Ashton Jeanty did not produce the numbers we were hoping for. Finishing as the RB13 in half-PPR, it was by no means a bad season for the young back. That said, what can his 2026 look like?\nIt may seem overzealous to see a significant bounce forward from 1,321 total yards and 10 touchdowns. However, Jeanty is one of the best running back prospects we have seen over the last decade. \nLast season, Jeanty was fifth in snap share at running back and first in backfield opportunity shares. If this usage continues, all we need is for the offense to take a step forward to have a huge season.\nThankfully, the Raiders’ offense looks like it’s not just taking a step forward but a leap. With the signing of superstar offensive lineman <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-linderbaum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Linderbaum</a>, it was clear that the management was focused on improving the offense this year. \nNot only is Linderbaum a huge upgrade, but guard <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kolton-miller.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kolton Miller</a> (who missed most of 2025) is healthy. We also have Klint Kubiak joining the team after scheming an incredibly efficient offense to a Super Bowl championship last year. \nWith the improvements to the team as a whole and the stranglehold that Jeanty has on this backfield, the sky is truly the limit for the second-year pro. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jeanty cracks the top five at the position.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley (RB – PHI)</a>\nAfter running laps around the position in 2024, Saquon Barkley’s finish of RB14 was a shock. Despite only missing one game, he scored 214 fantasy points compared to the 339 points he scored in 2024. That’s a decrease of 37% and 7.8 fewer fantasy points per game. \nThe last time a star running back’s production decreased by over 100 fantasy points in back-to-back seasons while playing 14+ games in both seasons was <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/austin-ekeler.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Austin Ekeler</a> with the Chargers in 2022 and 2023. The season after, Ekeler took another step back.\nAny comparison to Barkley can be swept aside with the sole argument that he is truly a generational talent. However, there were signs that last season may not have been a fluke.\nWith the entire Eagles’ offense taking a step back, it was no surprise that regression was coming. That said, on the same offense, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tank-bigsby.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Bigsby</a> had a rushing success rate of 53.4% compared to Barkley’s 42.1%. To put it in perspective, Barkley’s 2024 success rate was 52.5%.\nAt the end of the day, the Eagles’ offense with Sean Mannion should be a lot better than it was with Kevin Patullo in 2025. Will Barkley be able to bounce back after an underwhelming season? Sure, it all depends on how we define bounce back. Will he bounce back to a top-five fantasy season? I don’t see it. But if he plays 14+ games, he should finish inside the top 10.\nWant to draft like a pro? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Kit</a> features detailed positional primers, premium cheat sheets, and league-specific strategy to help you crush your redraft league.\n <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-jacobs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Jacobs (RB – GB)</a>\nJosh Jacobs finds himself in a similar situation to Saquon Barkley, but for very different reasons. Unlike Barkley, who has a new offensive coordinator and is on a team primed to bounce back from top to bottom, Jacobs finds himself in a very similar situation to last season. \nIn 2025, the Packers found themselves second in their division with a 9-7-1 record. The offense scored the 14th-most points per game, three fewer than the previous season, when they were eighth in the league. With that difference in team offense, it would make sense that Jacobs fell from the RB5 to the RB12 across those seasons. \nHowever, last season, Jacobs scored two fewer touchdowns than in 2024 and had the same number of receptions. He also saw a similar average in snaps — 36 snaps per game in 2024 and 36.2 in 2025. What changed? The answer is efficiency. \nAlthough he was still effective, Jacobs’ 1.6 fewer fantasy points per game were a direct result of a decrease in yards per touch. This may be nothing, but it also could be a sign of deterioration. Over the last five years, only Saquon Barkley and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a> have had more rushing attempts. Jacobs hasn’t fallen off the cliff yet, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he is near the edge. \nThe biggest difference is that two of the team’s receivers from last year are now on different teams. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> departing for New England and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> joining Barkley on the Eagles, there should be some extra targets to go around. Either way, we have seen a very similar involvement in the passing game from the veteran running back. \nThe last part of the Jacobs discussion is his offseason arrest for a domestic abuse case. No charges have been filed, and the arrest was a result of a mandatory arrest clause in the state. Still, legal expert and fantasy analyst Drew Davenport said that when an outside party calls in a domestic dispute, it usually means something alarming was going down. \nThat said, Davenport also doesn’t believe that Jacobs will be disciplined this season. Even if the legal matter doesn’t affect his availability this season, it is important to bring it up, as it could affect his mindset throughout the offseason.\nOf the names so far, I am least confident that Jacobs will finish in the top 10. This is predominantly due to his reliance on touchdowns over the last two years, scoring 30 in 32 games. However, the Packers are one of the most stable organizations. Jacobs could return to the top 10 at the position, but he’ll need to maintain his prolific touchdown rate. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/breece-hall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)</a>\nEvery year, we do this dance with Breece Hall and the Jets. We once again have the talented back trying to stay afloat on a mediocre Jets offense. Thankfully, he has sorted out his contract situation this offseason and won’t have that hanging over his head.\nAfter his RB4 season in 2023, Hall finished as the RB17 and RB18, respectively, in the last two years. In 2024, his RB17 finish was devastating for those who took him at his RB2 ADP. As for last season, he nearly returned to fantasy prominence after being selected as the RB16. This year, he is in a similar range, going as the RB15.\nWith <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith</a> commanding the offense, this may be the most stable quarterback Hall has played with in his young career. That said, we are also coming off a horrific season for Smith with the Raiders in 2026. The Jets also spent two first-round picks on their offense in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenyon Sadiq</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr.</a> The team is clearly trying to take a step forward on offense, and should rely heavily on Hall and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a>.\nI don’t necessarily believe Hall will “bounce back,” as he seems fairly priced in drafts. That said, if this offense is functional, he should outplay his ADP. However, to crack the top 10 at the position, Hall needs the Jets to have their best offensive season in recent years.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784287270;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:10:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:6;s:13:\"Ashton Jeanty\";i:7;s:11:\"Breece Hall\";i:8;s:11:\"Josh Jacobs\";i:9;s:14:\"Saquon Barkley\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8155;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Breece Hall\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12527;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ashton Jeanty\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4866;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Saquon Barkley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5850;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Josh Jacobs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2829;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0cdf9f08b935b9883da8af01ee2a971f\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Do-Not-Draft List: 3 Tight Ends to Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/do-not-draft-list-3-tight-ends-to-avoid-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:246:\"The tight end position has never been deeper for fantasy football players. Trey McBride was far and away the TE1 in 2025, totaling over 100 more PPR fantasy points than the next closest tight end. However, 16 tight ends averaged ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9576:\"The tight end position has never been deeper for fantasy football players. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a> was far and away the TE1 in 2025, totaling over 100 more PPR fantasy points than the next closest tight end. However, 16 tight ends averaged double-digit fantasy points last year. By comparison, 11 tight ends averaged double-digit fantasy points in 2024 and 2023, while only eight hit that mark in 2023.\nYet, not every tight end is worth drafting, especially at their ADP. While most of the tight ends are coming off the board at a fair value, let’s look at three players on my do-not-draft list for this season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Do-Not-Draft List: Tight Ends\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADP via FantasyPros</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/ppr-overall.php\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid (BUF)</a> – ADP 116.5 | TE10\nI’ve had high hopes for Kincaid since he entered the league in 2023, primarily because the Bills have lacked a go-to wide receiver the past few years. The former Utah star was my favorite tight end sleeper candidate last season. Unfortunately, he finished the year as the TE20, averaging 10.5 PPR fantasy points per game despite totaling a career-high five receiving touchdowns. Furthermore, Kincaid missed five games last season, a career high.\nMore importantly, the veteran never saw a high target share. Despite Buffalo’s lack of reliable wide receivers not named <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/khalil-shakir.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khalil Shakir</a>, Kincaid averaged only 4.1 targets per game last year. Furthermore, he had six or fewer targets in every game, hitting that six-target mark in only three contests. The Bills traded for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> this offseason, crushing any chance Kincaid had at being first or second on his team in targets, which is necessary to justify his top-10 ADP.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews (BAL)</a> – ADP 130.5 | TE15\nWhile Andrews was once considered a top-three fantasy football tight end, the veteran’s days as a weekly plug-and-play starter in lineups are over. The former Oklahoma star averaged only 7.7 PPR fantasy points per game last season, the lowest mark of his career since his rookie year. Furthermore, he has seen his fantasy points-per-game average decline in three consecutive seasons. More importantly, Andrews’ efficiency fell off a cliff despite not having a dip in targets.\nThe veteran had 70 targets last year, one more than he had during the 2024 season. Yet, Andrews averaged 3.8 fewer yards per target (9.8 vs. 6.0) and an 8.8% lower touchdown rate (15.9% vs. 7.1%). Some believe the loss of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely</a> will lead to him bouncing back in 2026. However, Likely only had 36 targets last year in 14 games. Meanwhile, the Ravens drafted two big-body wide receivers, putting Andrews’ role in the red zone at risk.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ)</a> – ADP 165.5 | TE21\nLast year’s tight end class was one of the best ever. Unfortunately, that has led some fantasy players to overvalue the 2026 tight end rookie class, especially Sadiq. While he was a talented prospect, the former Oregon star isn’t in the same tier as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a>. Furthermore, Sadiq is the second tight end the Jets have used a top-50 pick on in the past two drafts after they selected <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mason-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mason Taylor</a> last year.\nUnfortunately, Taylor isn’t Sadiq’s only target competition this season. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a> was New York’s only recognizable wide receiver on last year’s Week 1 roster. However, the team traded for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adonai Mitchell</a> last season and spent a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr.</a> Not only does Sadiq have massive target competition, limiting his fantasy upside, but the rookie will likely catch every pass this year from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cade-klubnik.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cade Klubnik</a>, or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brady-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brady Cook</a>.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\nMike Fanelli is a featured writer at FantasyPros. For more from Mike, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/mike-fanelli.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Mike_NFL2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Mike_NFL2</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784287267;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:10:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:5:\"Busts\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";i:8;s:12:\"Kenyon Sadiq\";i:9;s:12:\"Mark Andrews\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8130;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Trey McBride\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13330;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kenyon Sadiq\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10236;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5012;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Mark Andrews\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2830;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"33f298b3dc71295af0ab834b3a77bb3d\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"5 Dynasty Draft Values: Wide Receivers (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/5-dynasty-draft-values-wide-receivers-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:244:\"As we inch closer to the start of the NFL preseason, dynasty startups continue to pop up left and right in the fantasy football space. Dynasty ADP has firmly been established, and I’ve reviewed that data on Dynasty Data Lab, ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:13068:\"As we inch closer to the start of the NFL preseason, dynasty startups continue to pop up left and right in the fantasy football space. Dynasty ADP has firmly been established, and I’ve reviewed that data on<a href=\"https://dynastydatalab.com/\"> Dynasty Data Lab</a>, which pulls real drafts from Sleeper to determine startup ADP. In today’s article, I’m covering five wide receivers who are being significantly undervalued in startups this offseason. Target these five players aggressively in your upcoming drafts. I’m confident they’ll see a surge in value once the season gets rolling.\nQuick disclosure: the overall ADP you’ll see below is based on dynasty Superflex formats. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Dynasty Startup Draft Wide Receiver Targets\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)</a>\n\nMy rank – WR14, 36th overall\nADP – WR17, 49th overall\n\nIf you’ve been following my dynasty content this offseason, you know how much of a Burden fan I am. He was highly efficient from a per-route basis as a rookie, finishing third in the NFL in yards per route run (YPRR), according to <a href=\"https://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/luther-burden/\">PlayerProfiler</a>. \nWe saw <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> develop into a superstar under <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ben-johnson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-13725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Johnson</a>‘s system, and nothing is stopping Burden from following that same career arc. He was hand-selected by Johnson, and with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D.J. Moore</a> now in Buffalo, opportunity is wide open for the Missouri product. \nBurden finished as the WR7 in fantasy points per route run in 2025, with just a 44.6% route participation rate. It’s reasonable to assume that route participation doubles in 2026. Assuming it does, Burden would be in line to average 15.1 PPR points per game. Getting that production from a second-year receiver would basically lock him in as a WR1 in dynasty moving forward. \nCurrent startup ADP suggests you may be able to grab Burden after round four in your Superflex startups, which is an absolute smash. Take the value and don’t look back. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson (WR – NO)</a>\n\nMy rank – WR10, 29th overall\nADP – WR20, 57th overall\n\nJordyn Tyson is my WR1 of the 2026 rookie class, one spot ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a> in my overall dynasty ranks. He was incredibly efficient during his time in college, with a career 31.2% target rate and 2.71 YPRR. Tyson can play X, Z, and slot, and has the athleticism and ball skills that pop off the screen when you watch his college tape. \nWhy exactly are we valuing a wide receiver who was just selected 8th overall in the NFL Draft as a low-end WR2 in dynasty? I believe the market is concerned about Olave capping his fantasy ceiling and about his injury history. \nWhile the hamstring stuff is a bit concerning, I’m willing to overlook injury history for the most part, as none of us can predict future injuries with any sort of accuracy. I also believe Tyson and Olave complement each other well, and the addition of Tyson will ultimately raise the overall ceiling of this Kellen Moore offense. Give me the superstar rookie playing in a dome and in a pass-heavy offense. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers (WR – BAL)</a>\n\nMy rank – WR19, 45th overall\nADP – WR22, 60th overall\n\nThe Zay Flowers propaganda is making its way around the Redraft streets, but it doesn’t appear the dynasty community is quite as bullish. Well, I’m buying the hype on Flowers. He’s a former first-round pick heading into the prime of his career, coming off a WR7 overall finish in 2025. Flowers’ 29.1% target share ranked WR11 overall, and he finished as the WR5 in YPRR (2.62). If he can just post a league-average touchdown rate in 2026, he should have a chance to post a top-12 finish. \nThat’s the one caveat here. Despite Flowers being a target hog throughout his career, he only has 14 receiving touchdowns through three seasons. I’m betting on him finally turning the corner this season and earning a lucrative extension with Baltimore. He’s <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a>‘s No. 1 WR, and it’s not even close. That’s reason enough to buy in. \nAs a late-round five value, Flowers feels like a pretty obvious selection, looking at the other players going around him. I would consider him a full round earlier. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon (WR – PHI)</a>\n\nMy rank – WR15, 37th overall\nADP – WR27, 68th overall\n\nWe have another rookie wide receiver on the list in Makai Lemon, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 20th overall pick. The 2025 Biletkinoff winner was actually my WR1 of the rookie class pre-draft, but I moved him below Tyson and Tate after seeing draft capital and landing spot. \nLike Tyson, Lemon was elite from a per-route perspective in college. He posted a 29.3% target rate and 3.13 YPRR for the USC Trojans in his final season. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a> headed to New England, Lemon is stepping into the WR2 role right away for Philly. He’s a savvy slot receiver who plays bigger than his size suggests, and is a tremendous threat after the catch. I think there’s a world where Lemon surpasses <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devonta Smith</a> as the No. 1 WR this year and sees a monumental jump in dynasty value. \nMarket ADP suggests you can grab Lemon in the sixth round of Superflex startups, significantly after my early-round four valuation. I’m not sure why these rookies are being faded, but I can assure you it’s a mistake. \n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs (WR – IND)</a>\n\nMy rank – WR34, 91st overall\nADP – WR51, 128th overall\n\nWhy is Downs being valued as a WR5 in dynasty? Are we serious right now? I understand he had a disappointing 2025 campaign, but you have to understand the context. The Colts were deploying Downs almost exclusively from the slot position, and they transitioned to utilizing more 12-personnel sets, as many NFL teams were. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce</a> on the team, Downs was often the odd man out in these heavy-TE sets. Warren was running a ton of routes from the slot, pushing Downs’ route participation down to 68.3%. \nFast forward to today, and Pittman is now with the Pittsburgh Steelers. We’ve also had reports of Downs being used all over the field in Organized Team Activities (OTAs). There’s always a chance Indianapolis signs someone like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> (this would be devastating) or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a>, but as of now, the No. 3 WR on the team is either <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-dulin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Dulin</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nick-westbrook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19747\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Westbrook-Ikhine</a>. There’s just no way either of these guys is seeing the field over Downs in 2WR sets. \nAnd to be clear, now that Downs is clearly a top-two wide receiver in this offense (I’d argue he’s the best), it’s actually a good thing if the Colts run more heavy-TE sets. This will only further improve Downs’ per route efficiency, with fewer receivers on the field to fight for targets with. I wouldn’t be surprised if Downs is the top target earner in this offense in 2026, beating both <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> and Alec Pierce. This is a player who should easily go within the top 100 picks in a startup and is one of the most glaring values on the draft board. \nThanks for taking the time to check out today’s article. 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This was a 12-team standard mock from the 12th pick. Drafting from the turn is always unique because every ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:15579:\"In our latest <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>, we earned a 92/100 (A-) grade — better than most of my college papers. This was a 12-team standard mock from the 12th pick.\n Drafting from the turn is always unique because every decision comes in pairs. With back-to-back selections, you have to think several picks ahead and anticipate positional runs while drafting with a little more strategy. Let’s break this draft down.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Mock Draft\n1.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/james-cook.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Cook (RB – BUF)</a> & 2.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Jeanty</a>\nI wanted to leave the first two rounds with running backs; I just didn’t think I would have so many options. James Cook was a no-brainer pick, and it came down to Derrick Henry and Ashton Jeanty for the RB2 slot.\n3.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne (RB – NO)</a> & 4.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-jacobs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Jacobs</a>\nIn a non-PPR league, I really wanted to leave with three running backs within the first four rounds and would even consider four depending on the options available.\nWe are still waiting on Josh Jacobs’ legal situation to play out, and I am not sold on Javonte Williams having another year like last year. If Jacobs were cleared to play, he’d probably be one of the picks here.\nInstead, I went with Emeka Egbuka as my WR1. He started off extremely hot last season before fading down the stretch, but with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> gone, Egbuka is in line for huge volume and opportunity. \n5.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/davante-adams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davante Adams (WR – LAR)</a> & 6.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin (WR – WSH)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum</a> went at pick 5.11. If he had fallen one more spot, I would have selected him. There is a world where we see a 50/50 split with Corum and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a>. Corum is more explosive than Williams and has shown signs of being an every-down back. If anything happens to Williams, Corum will be a league-winner.\nInstead, we beefed up our wide receiver room, adding Davante Adams and Terry McLaurin. Adams is a touchdown machine and provides excellent value in non-PPR leagues. McLaurin has absolute zero competition in Washington.\nDominate your fantasy draft from the first round to the final pick with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>, packed with expert strategy guides, tiered rankings, cheat sheets, and more.\n7.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason (RB – MIN)</a> & 8.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate (WR – TEN)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson</a>\nI knew I wanted to add another running back here, but not just any running back. I was looking for someone with a realistic path to earning a high-volume workload if things broke their way.\nKenneth Gainwell is a player I target more in PPR formats. His receiving ability gives him a solid floor, but in standard leagues, his value takes a hit.\nI went with Jordan Mason. He’ll likely split reps with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a> early in the season, but Jones is entering his age-31 season, and history hasn’t been kind to running backs at that stage of their careers. Mason may not offer much as a pass-catcher, but he’s proven to be an extremely efficient runner whenever he’s been given starting opportunities. \nJordyn Tyson is in more of a fantasy-friendly situation in New Orleans, but Carnell Tate is the better overall receiver. He should be the No. 1 WR in Tennessee immediately. \n9.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet (RB – SEA)</a> & 10.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tank-bigsby.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Bigsby</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jakobi Meyers</a>\nLooking back, Zach Charbonnet was a bad pick. The thought process was to stash him, hoping he would return sooner rather than later and return to his pre-injury form. Tank Bingsby or Keaton Mitchell are the much better handcuffs at this point.\nI needed a tight end after passing on the top tier. Sam LaPorta is poised to have a bounce-back year after having back surgery. When healthy, he is a top-five tight end. LaPorta had 81 catches, 900+ yards and eight touchdowns in the 17 games before getting hurt.\n11.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)</a> & 12.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle (SF – TE)</a>\nAlso Considered: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jalen-mcmillan.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalen McMillan</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a>.\nI always try to target a dual-threat quarterback, regardless of the scoring format. Jaxson Dart was one of the final quarterbacks remaining on the board with legitimate rushing upside. He has already shown he can produce QB1-level numbers without his best weapons.\nDart now gets <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo</a> back, along with the additions of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/darnell-mooney.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Darnell Mooney</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely</a>. If I’m waiting on quarterback, Dart is a top target in just about every draft.\nGeorge Kittle could be ready for the season opener, but I think it’s more realistic to expect him back around Week 3 or Week 4. When healthy, he remains one of the few tight ends capable of putting up elite fantasy numbers. Drafting a second tight end who is also coming off an injury isn’t the ideal strategy, but the upside was simply too good to pass up this late. \n13.12: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy (QB – SF)</a> & 14.01: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aubrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aubrey (K – DAL)</a>\nAlso Considered: Nobody else\nI wanted a second quarterback to mix and match with Jaxson Dart. Brock Purdy played only nine games last season but averaged 20.8 fantasy points per game, the fifth-best mark in the NFL.\nAll that was without the likes of George Kittle, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deebo-samuel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebo Samuel</a>. Now he gets <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a>, Mike Evans, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a> and Kittle. Purdy is a perfect late-round quarterback target. \nBrandon Aubrey is the secret weapon for my fantasy teams. 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Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:10289:\"While the 2026 NFL regular season is still a few months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably avoiding players that will bust or are overpriced.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nOvervalued Fantasy Football Players to Avoid on NFFC\nLet’s look at six players who are overpriced draft picks based on <a href=\"https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFFC ADP for redraft leagues</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams (CHI)</a> – ADP 70.97 | QB6\nWilliams finished last year as the QB5, averaging 1.6 passing touchdowns and 18.7 fantasy points per game. However, he was the QB7 on a points-per-game basis, averaging less than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a> (20.6) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a> (19.7). Yet, fantasy players can draft both NFC West quarterbacks two rounds later than Williams. While fantasy players shouldn’t have an issue with drafting the former USC star, he is overpriced at his current ADP. Furthermore, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels</a>’ ADP is only three picks higher than Williams’, even though he offers significantly more fantasy upside.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley (PHI)</a> – ADP 18.28 | RB10\nMany had concerns about Barkley last year after the superstar had 482 touches in 2024, including the playoffs. The former Penn State star averaged 14.5 PPR fantasy points per game last season, his lowest mark since 2021. Furthermore, he averaged 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and had 13 breakaway runs last year. By comparison, Barkley averaged 5.8 yards per rushing attempt and had 25 breakaway runs during his 2024 fantasy MVP season. After finishing last year as the RB14, fantasy players should avoid drafting Barkley as a top-10 running back.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson (NE)</a> – ADP 47.57 | RB20\nWhile fantasy players had high hopes for Henderson as a rookie, he was unstartable for most of the year, finishing as the RB21. His 12.1 PPR fantasy points per game average was lower than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a>‘s (13) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson</a>‘s (12.8). More importantly, Henderson averaged 11.3 touches and 9.5 fantasy points per game in the regular season with Stevenson healthy. By comparison, he averaged 19 touches and 24.3 fantasy points per game without the veteran playing. Neither Patriots running back should get drafted as more than a flex option.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tetairoa McMillan (CAR)</a> – ADP 35.68 | WR14\nThe Panthers’ passing attack lacks significant upside with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bryce-young.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryce Young</a> under center. Last season, McMillan finished as the WR22 in PPR scoring on a points-per-game basis (12.4), posting a lower average than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dk-metcalf.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DK Metcalf</a> (12.5). Yet, according to Fantasy Points Data, he had the 11th-highest receiving yards market share (30.7%) among players with at least 30 targets last year. While I like McMillan, he is overvalued as the WR14 in ADP. I would rather draft <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers,</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka</a> despite their later ADP than McMillan.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams (DET)</a> – ADP 51.96 | WR24\nLast season, Williams quietly finished as the WR12, showing what a down year it was at the wide receiver position. His 12.9 PPR fantasy points per game average ranked 19th on a points-per-game basis, ranking behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson</a> (13.6) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson</a> (13.2). Furthermore, Williams was hard to trust every week, scoring 6.6 or fewer fantasy points in 41.2% of the games, including zero twice. Fantasy players should avoid drafting the former Alabama star at his current fifth-round and WR24 ADP and target a pass catcher with less volatility.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson (DAL)</a> – ADP 117.43 | TE9\nUnfortunately, Ferguson’s fantasy upside is limited because of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a>. Last year, he finished as the TE10 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 11.1 PPR fantasy points per contest. However, the veteran was significantly better when Lamb left the game early or was sidelined with an injury. Ferguson averaged 8.3 targets, a touchdown, and 18.6 fantasy points per game in those four contests during the fantasy season. 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For the first time in Burrow’s career, all five starters from the previous season will return. Despite Burrow’s turf toe injury last season, Scott Peters’ unit put together the best season […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2678:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Dylan Fairchild #63 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFor the first time in the Joe Burrow era, fans are not nervous about the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line heading in to training camp. For the first time in Burrow’s career, all five starters from the previous season will return. Despite Burrow’s turf toe injury last season, Scott Peters’ unit put together the best season of offensive line play we have seen since Burrow arrived in 2020.\n\nA large part of that success was rookie left guard Dylan Fairchild. After earning the starting spot as a rookie, the upside he provided was obvious early on. Playing alongside veteran left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., Fairchild looks like he could be the answer at left guard for the next decade.\n\nFairchild passes the eye test, but the numbers work in his favor as well.\n\n\nBengals LG Dylan Fairchild might have earned my vote for Offensive Rookie of the Year last year Gave up only 2 sacks all year on 629 pass block snaps (and he got hurt on the play he gave up one of those sacks) Was an absolute MONSTER in the running game, per <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FantasyPtsData</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/HPvQtHCKgA\">pic.twitter.com/HPvQtHCKgA</a>— Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottBarrettDFB/status/2077816533745606938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn 629 pass blocking snaps, Fairchild surrendered only two sacks on the season. On one of the sacks charged to him, he was actually injured on the play, which likely contributed. After years of hoping Cordell Volson would be the answer, Fairchild was instantly the player we hoped Volson could be.\n\nNot only was he rock solid in pass protection, but the Bengals also averaged a team high 6.39 yards per carry when running between Fairchild and Brown. That was easily the highest average of any gap on the offensive line. Second highest? Running between Fairchild and Ted Karras (4.42 yards per carry).\n\nWe knew Fairchild was good last year, but seeing the numbers shows just how much promise he has. His second season in the NFL is approaching, and we should all be excited about the future. After all, he is only getting better.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784286900;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2834;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c22cec6cc975aed9b2d46a7f4002de0b\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"New York Jets Flight Connections 07/17/26\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95041/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-17-26\";s:11:\"description\";s:333:\"Good morning Gang Green Nation! Multiple sources have recently speculated as to Garrett Wilson’s trade value and the possibility he might be traded. Wilson certainly has significant trade value. He also has not been shy in the past at expressing his displeasure with all the losing the Jets do on an annual basis. However, in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6046:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) takes the field prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! Multiple sources have recently speculated as to Garrett Wilson’s trade value and the possibility he might be traded. Wilson certainly has significant trade value. He also has not been shy in the past at expressing his displeasure with all the losing the Jets do on an annual basis. However, in 2027 the Jets will likely be drafting a quarterback they hope to develop into a long term starter at the position. Wilson is the only proven receiver currently on the roster. It would seem a poor decision to dump Wilson just when he will be needed most to help develop a future quarterback. In addition, while Wilson has expressed his frustrations with the Jets in the past, he got paid last year with a massive contract extension. Since that extension Wilson has been notably silent about any frustrations he may have. Could that change if the Jets collapse this season? Sure. \n\nWilson pulling a Jamal Adams trying to force the Jets to trade him is not out of the question. However, for now that doesn’t seem to be an imminent issue. If the Jets continue to build and improve, Wilson will likely be part of the Jets’ brighter future. If the Jets collapse and yet another regime change occurs, anybody and everybody might be trade bait for a hypothetical new regime. For now I doubt Wilson is going anywhere this season.\n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Friday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-facility-renovation-update-woody-johnson-07-16-2026\">Eric Allen</a> – Jets Set to Begin Training Camp Amidst Renovation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-2026-training-camp-preview-linebackers-demario-davis-jamien-sherwood-anchor-group\">Eric Allen</a> – Jets 2026 Training Camp Preview | The Choice to Complete a Mission\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value\">Bill Barnwell</a> – 2026 NFL trade tiers: Players worth Round 1 picks by team\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/16/strategy-benefit-new-york-jets-quarterback-pressure-defense-aaron-glenn-nfl/90895209007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – What strategy would benefit the Jets’ quarterback pressure on defense?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/16/geno-smith-update-new-york-jets-focus-football-nfl/90943812007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Recent Geno Smith update allows Jets QB to focus on football\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/16/jets-ot-armand-membou-is-already-garnering-league-wide-attention/90900412007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Jets OT Armand Membou is already garnering league-wide attention\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/16/new-york-jets-frank-reich-running-back-breece-hall-nfl/90895083007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets’ Frank Reich needs more than one solid option at running back\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/afc-notes-jets-wilson-levis-dolphins-brewers-ravens-qbs\">Connor Byrne</a> – AFC Notes: Jets, Wilson, Levis, Dolphins, Brewer, Ravens QBs\n\n<a href=\"https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/karl-dunbar-jets-defensive-line-coach-pass-rush-2026\">Elijah Hamilton</a> – Karl Dunbar Returns to the Jets With a Chance to Fix a Broken Pass Rush\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/zero-interceptions-forced-jets-massive-defensive-overhaul/eac2a08158aceb48a5c45589\">Horace Shivers</a> – Zero interceptions forced the Jets into a massive defensive overhaul\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-garrett-wilson-trade-cost-quinnen-williams-package/47993758a24cacf893f05055\">Matt Sullivan</a> – Jets receive Garrett Wilson trade cost that mirrors Quinnen Williams’ package\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-qb-geno-smith-veteran-signal-caller-returns-to-new-york-as-no-8-player-in-2026-01kx973qa24r\">Colby Colwell</a> – Jets QB Geno Smith: Veteran Signal Caller Returns to New York as No. 8 Player in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-defensive-line-additions-could-alter-2026-defense-01kx94m8s3pr\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets’ Defensive Line Additions Could Alter 2026 Defense\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/garrett-wilson-looks-headed-another-baffling-nfl-snub-01kxecsvnt6d\">Alex Wiser</a> – Garrett Wilson looks headed for another baffling NFL snub\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jarvis-brownlee-valuable-role-jets-secondary-entering-2026-01kx8mgr755h\">Justin Fried</a> – Jarvis Brownlee still has a valuable role in the Jets secondary entering 2026\n\n\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95013/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-16-26\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95013/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-16-26\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784286000;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8146;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Garrett Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2835;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d04fa436c2f2423276435f9d95079341\";s:5:\"title\";s:103:\"Tweets of the week: Lawrence at American Century Championship, JHA’s favorite London memory, and more\";s:4:\"link\";s:159:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/86659/tweets-of-the-week-lawrence-at-american-century-championship-jhas-favorite-london-memory-and-more\";s:11:\"description\";s:384:\"Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week. Josh Hines-Allen and Branson Combs celebrated rotations around the sun: Hines-Allen shared his favorite memory from playing in London: Trevor Lawrence participated in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe South Golf Club […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6334:\"\n\n\n \n STATELINE, NEVADA - JULY 12: Trevor Lawrence, NFL quarterback, lines up a putt on the first hole during the final round of the American Century Championship 2026 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 12, 2026 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Al Chang/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images \n\nHappy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week.\n\nJosh Hines-Allen and Branson Combs celebrated rotations around the sun:\n\n\nHBD, JHA! 🎂<a href=\"https://x.com/JoshHinesAllen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JoshHinesAllen</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/FISGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FISGlobal</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/uHmDzgmPOk\">pic.twitter.com/uHmDzgmPOk</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2076653872840585665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHappy birthday, <a href=\"https://x.com/BransonCombs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BransonCombs</a> 🥳 <a href=\"https://x.com/FISGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FISGlobal</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/RA0rQ6Tdn5\">pic.twitter.com/RA0rQ6Tdn5</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2077016440117342607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nHines-Allen shared his favorite memory from playing in London:\n\n\nWhere were you for this game-winner? Been there, won that 🇬🇧 Grab tickets now: <a href=\"https://t.co/KK0b5KczHD\">https://t.co/KK0b5KczHD</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/9CrhufXYNo\">pic.twitter.com/9CrhufXYNo</a>— Jaguars UK and IE (@JaguarsUKandIE) <a href=\"https://x.com/JaguarsUKandIE/status/2077446598435487940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nTrevor Lawrence participated in the American Century Championship at <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaguars-qb-trevor-lawrence-posts-220607109.html\">Edgewood Tahoe South Golf Club</a> in Stateline, Nevada:\n\n\nWouldn\'t be his first <a href=\"https://x.com/ACChampionship?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ACChampionship</a>🏌️<a href=\"https://x.com/trevorlawrence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@trevorlawrence</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/Wx9cKqMtVl\">pic.twitter.com/Wx9cKqMtVl</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2076757685702156379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nLawrence and Baker Mayfield at the American Century Championship:\n\n\nShake \'n Bake 👨‍🍳 <a href=\"https://t.co/0v5wtPBN1k\">pic.twitter.com/0v5wtPBN1k</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2076757815750725870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe NFL shared Media Day shots of Lawrence headed into his sixth NFL season, Travis Hunter in his first and second NFL seasons, and Cam Little’s new look:\n\n\nSeason 6 of Trevor Lawrence coming this fall. <a href=\"https://t.co/ASQfdANXY3\">pic.twitter.com/ASQfdANXY3</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2077164080775966728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/TravisHunterJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TravisHunterJr</a> has been locked in 😤 <a href=\"https://t.co/FqUYv9um6j\">pic.twitter.com/FqUYv9um6j</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2077143399216660989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\n\na new look for <a href=\"https://x.com/cameronglittle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cameronglittle</a> 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/FpIBD4yKEl\">pic.twitter.com/FpIBD4yKEl</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2077118487869481130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nPro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador highlighted LeQuint Allen’s 80.8 pass blocking grade from last season, in which he ranked first amongst running backs with a minimum of 50 pass protection snaps:\n\n\nLEQUINT ALLEN, <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> RB In 2025, Allen, produced a PFF Pass Blocking Grade of 80.8 – Ranking 1st among all <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFL</a> RBs with 50+ Pass Protection Snaps (Per <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PFF</a>)<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Duuuval?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Duuuval</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jags?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jags</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jacksonville?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jacksonville</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLX</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL2026?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL2026</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLNews?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLNews</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLKickoff?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLKickoff</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLFootball</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/cwkPNTE0aI\">pic.twitter.com/cwkPNTE0aI</a>— Pro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador (@PFHOFAmbassador) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFHOFAmbassador/status/2077475953190560131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nI hope you have a good weekend! 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You can find us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bigcatcountry.bsky.social\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BigCatCountry/\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sbnbigcatcountry/\">Instagram</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@sbnbigcatcountry\">Threads</a>.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784286000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Jacksonville Jaguars News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5840;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Josh Hines-Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7523;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Trevor Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12544;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"LeQuint Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2836;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"60b20d4ba280d8054aa1e91ef6baf2d5\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Patriots 2026 scouting report for OL Caedan Wallace\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/131139/caedan-wallace-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"The New England Patriots’ first draft of the post-Bill Belichick era started off with a bang, but it quickly went sideways from there. After Drake Maye was selected third overall by Eliot Wolf and then-head coach Jerod Mayo, the team hit a rough patch: none of the other seven selections have had much of an […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9758:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 16: New England Patriots offensive tackle Caedan Wallace (70) looks on before the NFL preseason game between the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings on August 16th, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN. (Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots’ first draft of the post-Bill Belichick era started off with a bang, but it quickly went sideways from there. After Drake Maye was selected third overall by Eliot Wolf and then-head coach Jerod Mayo, the team hit a rough patch: none of the other seven selections have had much of an impact since their arrival in Foxborough.\n\nIn fact, only two of them are even left on the roster. One is sixth-round cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr, who we <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130005/marcellas-dial-jr-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">already analyzed as part of our Patriots scouting report series</a>, the other is an offensive tackle who has played just 10 games so far in his career: third-rounder Caedan Wallace.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Caedan Wallace\n\nPosition: Guard/Interior offensive line\n\nJersey number: 70\n\nOpening day age: 26 (4/18/2000)\n\n<a href=\"https://ras.football/\">Measurements</a>: 6’4 7/8”, 320 lbs, 10 3/4” hand size, 34” arm length, 82 5/8” wingspan, 5.15s 40-yard dash, 7.73s 3-cone drill, 4.78s short shuttle, 31” vertical jump, 9’8” broad jump, 23 bench press reps, 9.75 Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: New England Patriots (2024-) | College: Penn State (2019-23)\n\nA multi-sport athlete growing up, Wallace’s high school career started off at Robbinsville, NJ, before a transfer to The Hun School in Princeton, NJ. The move proved to be a good one: not only did he play some quality football in his three seasons, he also started drawing some serious interest as a four-star guard recruit. Rutgers, Oklahoma, LSU and Michigan were among the teams offering scholarships, but he ultimately decided to commit to Penn State.\n\nWallace’s career with the Nittany Lions started quietly, but he entered the starting lineup during his 2020 redshirt freshman campaign and never looked back. He ended his college career with 47 in-game appearances and 40 starts at the right tackle position. His fifth and final season before heading off to the NFL saw him get recognized as an honorable All-Big Ten mention.\n\nNew England ended up selecting Wallace with the 68th overall pick in the third round of the 2023 draft. He played in six games with two starts during an injury-disrupted rookie campaign, followed by a move from tackle to guard ahead of a four-game sophomore campaign. \n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Wallace offers ideal build from a height/weight/length perspective, and combines it with a natural athletic skillset. He is quick out of his stance and has the speed and lateral mobility to reach his landmarks in zone structures, on reach blocks, or as a pull and screen blocker. When able to keep a steady base, he has shown some good balance and finish. In general, he tries to bring an edge to every battle and will play through the whistle and with aggressive hands. While his in-game opportunities have been limited, his read-and-react skills against line games or on combo blocks are solid.\n\nWeaknesses: Wallace’s hands remain a work in progress entering his third season in the league. His grip strength is unremarkable and his punch timing and placement are inconsistent, preventing him from sustaining blocks. The same is true for his use of his lower half: not the strongest player overall despite his size and willingness, his power and leg work driving defenders off the ball do not do him any favors. Neither do his anchor in pass protection or his use of leverage. When operating in space, meanwhile, he is not the most agile player.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: 4 games (0 starts) | 8 offensive snaps (0.6%), 24 special teams snaps (4.4%) | 0 penalties\n\nSeason recap: Wallace’s first year in the NFL saw the Patriots try to get him onto the field. However, he was ultimately unable to challenge for a regular starting spot, in part due to an ankle injury forcing him to miss 11 games. Entering his second season fully recovered, the offensive line landscape had changed: with a new coaching staff in town, his services were no longer needed tackle. Instead, during OTAs, Wallace was moved inside to guard — a position he moved to in practice at times at Penn State.\n\nThe second-year blocker saw his first game action at his new position in preseason, playing 59 total snaps at left guard. While the sample size was limited, the Patriots apparently liked what they saw and Wallace managed to make the 53-man roster as an emergency option behind starters Jared Wilson and Mike Onwenu as well as top backup Ben Brown.\n\nHe spent the entire season in that role, and as a consequence saw limited opportunities on the field. He was active on four occasions, but his only eight offensive snaps came late in a Week 17 blowout win over the Jets. The rest of his in-game reps came as a member of the field goal and extra point protection team. Most of the year, including the entire postseason, Wallace was made a healthy scratch on game day.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Right guard/Left guard | Ability: Depth player/Role player | Contract: Signed through 2027 (2028 UFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Even though he entered the NFL as an offensive tackle and spent his entire rookie campaign in that role, the Patriots’ new coaching staff under Mike Vrabel and O-line coach Doug Marrone seems committed to Wallace as a guard. He was a left guard primarily in 2025, but based on offseason workouts seems to have added playing right guard to his responsibilities: he spent all of mandatory minicamp as the top backup at the position.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? Wallace checks plenty of boxes from a size and athleticism perspective, which could mean that a bright future at guard is ahead of him. Of course, talent alone does not make a starter-caliber player but some more experience could help him further move into that direction — especially with Mike Onwenu’s future beyond the 2026 season unclear.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Theoretically, Wallace can play both guard spots and both tackle spots. In practice, however, taking use of his tackle background would be an emergency only; his realistic versatility is limited to playing left and right guard as well as on the field goal and extra point protection units.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? Entering the third year of his rookie contract, Wallace’s cap hit stands at $1.65 million. The number is high enough to qualify him for Top 51 status during the offseason and consists of a non-guaranteed $1.34 million base salary as well as $303,782 signing bonus proration.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? The Patriots are unlikely to keep more than six interior offensive linemen on their roster in 2026, and four of those spots are already taken by the likes of Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu and Ben Brown. This means that five other players — Wallace, Andrew Rupcich, Mehki Butler, Jacob Rizy, JonDarius Morgan — will be competing for somewhere between zero and two available spots this summer. Wallace appears to have a solid shot based on his spring usage.\n\nSummary: Out of all the non-roster lock backup offensive linemen on the roster, Wallace has the most intriguing profile. He is a former third-round draft pick, has the size and athletic skill you want from your guards, and at 26 is still reasonably young considering he is already entering his third year in the league. Nonetheless, he is under some pressure this season. For him, the question is whether or not he can become a versatile backup this year and stay on track for a potential starting role by 2027. If the answer is yes, he should be on the team come September. If not, however, New England might just decide to give the youngsters at the position a shot over him.\n\nWhat do you think about Caedan Wallace heading into the 2026 season? Will he prove himself more than an emergency player? Or is the end of the line near? Please head down to the comment section to share your thoughts.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784284360;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"New England Patriots Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2837;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7abbb9d6119c3dcaf2534af1d604f5b0\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Chiefs News: ESPN puts Patrick Mahomes’ trade value at 7 1st-round picks\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/205510/chiefs-news-espn-patrick-mahomes-trade-value-seven-1st-round-picks\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"The latest In the wake of ESPN’s annual top-10 quarterback rankings, a list that featured Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes losing the No. 1 spot he held for three years, the outlet published an analysis of trade value for the league’s top players. 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(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe latest\n\nIn the wake of ESPN’s annual top-10 quarterback rankings, a list that featured <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> quarterback Patrick Mahomes losing the No. 1 spot he held for three years, the outlet published an analysis of trade value for the league’s top players.\n\nOf note to me was author Bill Barnwell’s value for <a href=\"https://buffalorumblings.com\">Buffalo Bills</a> quarterback Josh Allen, especially given his belief that Allen has “outplayed Mahomes over the past three seasons.”\n\nAllen is a year younger than Mahomes, free of a serious knee injury and “better,” yet Barnwell assigned the same trade value to the two players. He was unwilling to value Allen more on the bottom line, despite alluding to his honest answer by questioning the right number of first-round picks for Allen’s value.\n\n\n“Five? Six? Nine? 10? It’s a lot, whatever it is, and nobody would cost more.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value\">2026 NFL trade tiers: Players worth Round 1 picks by team | ESPN</a>\n\n\nSeven first-round picks: QB Patrick Mahomes. Would a torn ACL stop anyone from trading the farm to land Mahomes? I’m of the opinion that Allen is the best quarterback in football at the moment, having outplayed Mahomes over the past three seasons, but Mahomes’ postseason halo and remarkably consistent success before 2025 would undoubtedly charm teams, too. Mahomes turns 31 in November, so there would be some hesitation about committing too many future picks given his age and the knee injury. But that could still mean a decade of high-level quarterback play from arguably the best player of his generation.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-news/chiefs-under-the-radar-players-big-surprise-2026-training-camp-st-joe/\">7 under-the-radar Kansas City Chiefs players who could be a big surprise during 2026 NFL training camp in St. Joe</a>\n\n\nCB Kevin Knowles II\n\n\n\nWhile special teams might be the most important thing for his chances, Knowles feels a bit like the forgotten man in the Chiefs’ slot cornerback competition. Yes, the team brought in Kader Kohou and L’Jarius Sneed, plus drafted Jadon Canady. They also have Chris Roland-Wallace as a slot option. That competition is fierce, but I think Knowles has a proven advantage.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-name-burns-mcdonnell-as-owner-s-representative-for-new-practice-facility-and-headquarters-in-olathe\">Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner’s Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe | The Mothership</a>\n\n\n“The Chiefs have had an extraordinary impact on our region for generations, and this investment represents an exciting new chapter for the organization and the Kansas City community. As a Kansas City-based company, it is a privilege to help bring that vision to life by providing experienced project leadership from planning through construction. We look forward to working alongside the Chiefs and the entire project team to deliver a world-class facility for the organization, its staff and Chiefs Kingdom.”\n\n\n\nSet to open ahead of the 2031 football season, the Chiefs new $300 million practice facility and headquarters – as well as an associated mixed-use development – will be located on approximately 155 acres near the intersection of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in Olathe.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/stripe-the-jungle-2026-chiefs-bengals-week-14\">Stripe the Jungle Returns in 2026 Against Kansas City Chiefs | Cincinnati Bengals</a>\n\n\nThe Bengals are bringing one of the NFL’s most electric traditions back to Paycor Stadium with “Stripe The Jungle” when the Bengals play the Kansas City Chiefs at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4:25 p.m.\n\n\n\nThe nationally anticipated matchup will turn The Jungle into a bold display of the team’s iconic Bengals stripe pattern throughout the stadium, as fans create a coordinated, section-by-section orange and black pattern and living, breathing extension of the team’s identity on the field.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ktalnews.com/sports/local-sports/ljarius-sneed-talks-chiefs-reunion/\">L’Jarius Sneed confident in new role with Kansas City Chiefs | KTAL News</a>\n\n\nSneed expressed his goals for the upcoming season. “Reclaim who I am. Not to prove anything but to show people I am who I was,” Sneed said.\n\n\n\nSneed also acknowledged that his role on the Chiefs has evolved as he gets older. “Just instill in the younger guys, I think that’s my role now,” Sneed said. “Show them guys the way because I got two rings and I think we can go back and get another one.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kmbc.com/article/jerry-blanton-kentucky-pro-football-hall-of-fame-chiefs/72945078\">Former Chiefs linebacker Jerry Blanton inducted into Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame | KMBC</a>\n\n\nAlthough the Chiefs struggled to reach the playoffs during his career, Blanton made his mark on the field.\n\n\n\nOne of his most memorable performances came on Monday Night Football, when he recorded 21 tackles.\n\n\n\n“I remember that game like it was yesterday,” Blanton said. “Monday night, I knew people back from Toledo, Ohio, were going to be watching. People at Kentucky were going to be watching, and I had probably the best game of my career.”\n\n\nAround the NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/07/15/alvin-kamara-contract-new-orleans-saints/90934558007/\">Alvin Kamara reworks contract to stick with Saints for 10th season | USA Today</a>\n\n\nThoughout the spring and summer, Kamara’s future with the franchise had remained murky, particularly after the Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $47.4 million contract in March.\n\n\n\nNFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Kamara’s reworked deal will pay him a base salary of $6 million for the upcoming season, with incentives allowing him the chance to make up to $8.5 million.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/brian-burns-giants-lb-corps-will-bring-organized-chaos-for-offenses-to-deal-with\">Brian Burns has ’never seen’ inside-linebacker duo like Reese, Edmunds | NFL.com</a>\n\n\n“I have never seen that,” Burns said. “Yeah, these are going to be the biggest [inside] linebackers I’ve ever played with. … It does a ton [for the defense], honestly, and then they are two guys that can move sideline to sideline, great speed, closing speed, able to play in space, cover. So, it does a lot honestly because the run defense should be better with them because they’re able to take on these blocks that’s climbing up to them, as well as the versatility that we’re going to have with this defense as far as blitzing and getting to different fronts just because of the size that they are.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/roger-goodell-has-about-10-more-countries-in-mind-for-games-including-japan\">Roger Goodell has “about 10″ more countries in mind for games, including Japan | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\n\nVia Sportico, Commissioner Roger Goodell was asked Thursday at Fanatics Fest if there’s a new country in which the NFL would like to stage a regular-season game.\n\n\n\n“I got about 10,” Goodell said.\n\n\n\nHe named one: Japan.\n\n\n\n“We did have a game in Tokyo,” Goodell said, “but it was a preseason game, so we want to do a regular-season game now.”\n\n\nIn case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride\n\n<a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/205459/chiefs-training-camp-preview-backup-tight-ends\">Chiefs training camp preview: What we know about the backup tight ends</a>\n\n\nWhen he was active [in 2025], Wiley was a more consistent presence on offense as a rookie — and a lesser factor on special teams. If that was any indication of the team’s belief in him, it was washed away this offseason when the front office ignored the tight end position in free agency and the draft.\n\n\n\nAs a former fourth-round pick, now nearly two years removed from the knee injury, there is reason to believe what the Chiefs’ actions suggest about the anticipation of his impact this year. He showed vertical-route playmaking at TCU; spectators should expect to start seeing more of that in a Chiefs uniform this training camp and preseason.\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social Media\n\n\nFacebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadPride/\">Like our page</a>\n\n\n\nInstagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadpride/\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nX: Follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/arrowheadpride\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nAP Staff on X: <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/21408757/arrowhead-pride-on-social-media\">See complete list</a>\n\n\n\n90.9 The Bridge on X: Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/909thebridge\">@909thebridge</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784284200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Arrowheadlines\";i:1;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2838;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"de3a876285f11e0618244834c0dc1af3\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"‘Quarterback’ gives Joe Flacco’s instant reaction to being traded to Bengals\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194294/netflix-quarterback-joe-flacco-browns-trade\";s:11:\"description\";s:363:\"Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ has now (unintentionally) featured a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback twice. The first was Joe Burrow, and now it’s Joe Flacco. The Cleveland Browns and Bengals making a trade to send Flacco south was shocking for a number of reasons. Cincinnati is not known for making those direction-changing moves in the middle of a season, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2282:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 4: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals and David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns interact prior to the game at Paycor Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Cincinnati, United States. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNetflix’s ‘Quarterback’ has now (unintentionally) featured a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback twice. The first was Joe Burrow, and now it’s Joe Flacco.\n\nThe Cleveland Browns and Bengals making a trade to send Flacco south was shocking for a number of reasons. Cincinnati is not known for making those direction-changing moves in the middle of a season, slipping away. Probably more surprising was Cleveland actually sending Flacco — their Week 1 starter — to a quarterback-needy divisional rival.\n\nThe shock is palpable in this scene, but it also goes to show just how quickly things can move.\n\n\nJoe Flacco\'s reaction to being traded to the Bengals. 📺: \'Quarterback\' on Netflix <a href=\"https://t.co/L5Fv41HMhb\">pic.twitter.com/L5Fv41HMhb</a>— Chatterbox Sports (@CBoxSports) <a href=\"https://x.com/CBoxSports/status/2077377642957881399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne of the funniest things is Flacco’s children in disbelief of him being traded to Cincinnati. Several times, I asked them to confirm it directly from their own parents. 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And you can almost tell they barely even have time to react to it.\n\nHaving to roll with the punches is simply part of life as a player in the NFL.\n\nFlacco’s tenure in Cincinnati has made him incredibly likable among the fanbase, and it is hard to believe, but this series may make him even more likable.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784284200;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:19;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Flacco\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2839;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a1000adb384b3662cd35cb3ebad0c277\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Cleveland Browns news: Speculating on possible trade values\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/128221/cleveland-browns-news-jared-verse-carson-schwesinger-harold-fannin\";s:11:\"description\";s:74:\"Dawgs By Nature The Feed So, we meet again, Mr. Bond! Cleveland Browns NFL\";s:7:\"content\";s:6303:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - APRIL 21: Defensive quality control Paul Worrilow of the Cleveland Browns instructs Carson Schwesinger #49 during a voluntary veteran minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 21, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nDawgs By Nature\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128206/browns-who-would-bring-back-a-1st-round-pick-jared-verse-carson-schwesinger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who on the roster would bring back a 1st-round pick in a trade? (Thomas Moore)</a> – “You make the call as general manager: which players currently on the Cleveland Browns roster would bring back at least one first-round draft pick in a trade?”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127842/cleveland-browns-training-camp-2026-wr-preview-part-1-suddenly-loaded-with-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleveland Browns training camp 2026: WR preview, Part 1 – Suddenly loaded with options? (Chris Pokorny)</a> – “Next up on our Cleveland Browns training camp preview is the wide receiver position. It was one of the most ridiculed positions on the team last year, with many saying it was the worst group in football. Heading into this year’s camp, though, we’re mostly debating who the No. 4 receiver should be. Is that a good thing?”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128146/browns-lb-carson-schwesinger-repeat-rookie-of-the-year-predictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sophomore Slump: Can Browns LB Carson Schwesinger repeat his rookie success? (Barry Shuck)</a> – “Now that linebacker Carson Schwesinger is the darling of 2025, he is gearing up for the upcoming season. He is coming in with a sense of excitement to prove his worth and value and has familiarity, having played a year at the next level.”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/128111/what-are-the-expectations-for-te-harold-fannin-in-year-two-browns-reacts-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are the expectations for TE Harold Fannin in year two? Browns Reacts Survey (Chris Pokorny)</a> – “As we continue our Reacts polls leading up to Cleveland Browns training camp, now we focus on the team’s most potent weapon on offense last year: tight end Harold Fannin.”\n\n\nThe Feed\n\nSo, we meet again, Mr. Bond!\n\nCleveland Browns\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2026/07/16/browns-qb-preview-2026-training-camp/90771576007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleveland Browns 2026 training camp position preview: Quarterbacks (Beacon Journal)</a> – “The biggest battle of training camp will be Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders to be the starting quarterback entering the 2026 season. The likelihood this is settled before the end of August feels slim, just because of the format of the preseason.”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/07/browns-fans-feel-new-hope-ahead-of-2026-training-camp-thanks-to-3-main-reasons-ashley-bastock.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browns fans feel new hope ahead of 2026 training camp thanks to 3 main reasons (cleveland.com)</a> – “Over the last two seasons of three and five wins, Cleveland Browns fans haven’t had much to feel optimistic about. Is that tide finally turning?”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/assessing-the-browns-linebackers-heading-into-the-2026-season-position-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assessing the Browns’ linebackers heading into the 2026 season (clevelandbrowns.com)</a> – “The Cleveland Browns linebacker room is anchored by the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year in Carson Schwesinger and a new veteran in Quincy Williams, who has experience working with defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg.”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://fox8.com/news/i-team-new-public-group-to-own-new-browns-stadium/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New public group to own new Browns stadium (Fox 8)</a> – “Brook Park City Council approved the creation of a new community authority to own and manage the Cleveland Browns new stadium complex now under construction. At a public hearing, some residents had questions about the authority.”\n\n\nNFL\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49307927/ranking-nfl-top-10-safeties-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL safeties for 2026 (ESPN)</a> – “Modern safeties are versatile, and teams are deploying them in different parts of the field with frequency. The latest trend in the NFL is utilizing a safety with size as a “big nickel,” putting them in the slot to disrupt closer to the line of scrimmage. That has worked for the Baltimore Ravens thanks to the No. 1-ranked player at the position, and the Seattle Seahawks perfected it with a rookie who is almost a hybrid linebacker/safety.”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-mike-macdonald-doesnt-care-nfc-west-no-different-super-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald doesn’t ‘care’ about NFC West moves, feels no different after Super Bowl title (NFL.com)</a> – “Mike Macdonald’s mentality hasn’t changed after raising a Lombardi Trophy in Seattle. The Seahawks coach simply endeavors to get the most out of his players each year.”\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7447483/2026/07/16/aj-brown-patriots-trade-training-camp/?unlocked_article_code=1.yFA.e-0z.-1IokQ2SRsaL&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why A.J. 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But that doesn’t diminish the significance of the trade.”\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784282400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";i:1;s:15:\"Daily Dawg Chow\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12503;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Isaiah Bond\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2840;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c8c08c7282f338d7c617563f5c627a96\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Jaylen Waddle set to seal the show at Broncos training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179298/jaylen-waddle-set-to-seal-the-show-at-broncos-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:317:\"Good morning, Broncos Country! Training camp is almost here. After the best season in a decade, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos will look to take that next step. The good news is just about everyone is back in 2026. While the subtraction of John Franklin Myers could be big on defense, literally and figuratively, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2247:\"\n\n\n \n CENTENNIAL , CO - JUNE 4: Jaylen Waddle (17) of the Denver Broncos speaks to members of the media during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nTraining camp is almost here. \n\nAfter the best season in a decade, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos will look to take that next step. The good news is just about everyone is back in 2026. While the subtraction of John Franklin Myers could be big on defense, literally and figuratively, the addition of Jaylen Waddle at receiver is a great counter.\n\nAs training camp nears for the Broncos, Waddle in this offense has me the most excited. Adding Waddle’s game-breaking speed, explosiveness, and limitless possibilities will make Denver’s offense better, but it’ll make Nix better. It will certainly make the rest of the receivers better, including Courtland Sutton. \n\nThe debate over Nix and how good he is will continue. The same goes for the Broncos. Was last season a fluke with all of those late, one-score wins? Or does Nix and this team have something real? \n\nWaddle being in the mix and the weapon Denver’s offense has lacked will play a massive role in the success of the offense and the team. Now, you add new Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb to the mix, and what he brings to the equation. Having Waddle certainly doesn’t hurt. \n\nThe defense will remain one of the best units in the NFL. Aside from Myers, everyone is back, including defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. The key for that unit is to create more turnovers.\n\nAfter coming up a game short of the Super Bowl after one of the best wins in franchise history, the Broncos have the opportunity to take the next step this season. \n\nThe first step comes soon with training camp starting. The addition of Waddle to Denver’s offense will play the biggest role in Nix and the team taking that next step.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784282400;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11627;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Troy Franklin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2841;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8224aba9f46d2889af7329ed1d78d7a7\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Buffalo Bills 2026 training camp position battle primer: DL\";s:4:\"link\";s:156:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136878/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-defensive-line-ed-oliver-deone-walker\";s:11:\"description\";s:312:\"In the second installment of this series, we covered the perimeter — DJ Moore’s arrival and the three-way fight behind him on the Buffalo Bills roster. Now we cross to the other side of the ball, where the stakes are higher, and the starting point is uglier. Buffalo finished 27th in pass rush win rate […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6637:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: T.J. Sanders #98 of the Buffalo Bills stands for the national anthem prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears at Solider Field on August 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn the second installment of this series, we covered the perimeter — <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136540/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-wr-and-te\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136540/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-wr-and-te\">DJ Moore’s arrival and the three-way fight behind him</a> on the Buffalo Bills roster. Now we cross to the other side of the ball, where the stakes are higher, and the starting point is uglier. Buffalo finished 27th in pass rush win rate last season, and the front seven Jim Leonhard inherited barely resembles the one that ended the 2025 season in Denver. Joey Bosa, A.J. Epenesa, Matt Milano, and Shaq Thompson are all gone and unsigned. What replaced them is a rebuilt 3-4 front full of new faces, returning bodies, and — for our purposes here — some of the most consequential camp battles on the entire roster. Today we start with the 3-man DL.\n\n\n\nTwo locks, an open starting job, and a backup nose tackle fight with real consequences\n\n\nStarters: Ed Oliver (DT/DE), Deone Walker (NT)\n\n\n\nThird starter battle: TJ Sanders vs. Landon Jackson vs. Zane Durant\n\n\n\nBackup NT battle: Phidarian Mathis vs. DeWayne Carter\n\n\n\nDepth/PS hopefuls: Tommy Akingbesote, Zion Logue, Kody Huisman\n\n\nOliver and Walker are locked in — if the football gods allow it\n\nEd Oliver played three games in 2025. Three. A biceps tear, an ankle issue, and a knee injury limited him to that — and here’s the part that should make you disappointed about the injuries rather than the player: he recorded a sack in every single one of those appearances before landing on IR. When the scheme changed, and everybody assumed his $24 million cap hit made him a goner, the front office restructured instead — converting his base salary to a signing bonus and dropping his 2026 cap number to $13.6 million. That tells you everything about how Leonhard views him as a starting IDL in this 3-4 front.\n\nDeone Walker is the best story on this defense. A fourth-round rookie in 2025 who stepped in immediately, became the one mainstay through every injury the position suffered, and was named first-team on ESPN’s All-Rookie team. A 6’7″, 330-plus-pound nose tackle entering year two in a friendly scheme built around his skills. This guy can become the X-Factor in this defense, unlocking everybody else around him.\n\nThe third starting job is wide open — and it’s the battle I care about most on this line\n\nA 3-4 front puts three linemen on the field, and the last of those three spots belongs to nobody yet. TJ Sanders enters camp ahead. Buffalo traded up to No. 41 in the 2025 draft to get him, his rookie year was wiped out by a knee injury that put him on IR in October, and this is effectively his second rookie camp — with the pedigree, the youth, and a real hope inside the building that he grows into, at least, an above-average starter. But he’d better not get comfortable.\n\nLandon Jackson is coming for that job from an angle nobody planned. The 2025 third-rounder was drafted as an edge in McDermott’s scheme, has gotten bigger, and moves inside to a 4i-technique in this front — and honestly, he might be a better fit at his new position than the one he was drafted to play. And then there’s Zane Durant, the fifth-round rookie out of Penn State who is close to an Ed Oliver clone: undersized, explosive, and built to give this defense the same athletic disruption Oliver provides. He’s the immediate backup at that spot on paper, but nothing stops him from playing well enough to turn this into a genuine three-man fight.\n\nMake no mistake — at least two of them will rotate and will matter. But whoever wins the starting job becomes a key piece of what Leonhard wants this front to be.\n\nMathis vs. Carter: the quietest battle on the roster, and one of the most important\n\nDeWayne Carter gets his last chance to show why Buffalo spent a third-round pick on him two years ago. An Achilles tear wiped out his entire 2025 season, and he returns to a new coordinator, a new scheme, and a veteran standing in his path. Phidarian Mathis re-signed on a one-year, $1.2 million deal — cheap, experienced, and <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135740/buffalo-bills-dl-phidarian-mathis-poised-for-emergence-under-jim-leonhard#comments\">built like a two-gapping nose or defensive end</a>. Right now, I think Mathis wins this job. He’s been healthier and has done his job in limited opportunities. Carter wasn’t impressive during last year’s preseason, before his injury, and draft pedigree doesn’t survive contact with a healthy veteran who has produced so far. Carter must show he’s ready.\n\nBut this isn’t just about one roster spot: if the winner plays well enough, it frees Deone Walker to take snaps as a defensive end too, instead of living exclusively at nose tackle. That’s scheme flexibility hiding inside a backup battle.\n\nPractice Squad hopefuls and final thoughts\n\nAkingbesote, Logue, and Huisman are fighting for practice squad looks. It’s highly unlikely they impress enough to take away someone else’s job in the final 53. My projection: Oliver, Walker, Sanders, Jackson, and Durant make the 53, plus one of Mathis or Carter — six interior linemen, same as I’ve been saying since May.\n\nPositional battle interest level: High. An open starting job on the defensive line of a brand-new scheme, with three young players who all have a legitimate case. 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Ultimately, the award went to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11086:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts after a first down run against the Los Angeles Rams during overtime in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/chicago-bears-news/bears-caleb-williams-espy-rams-playoff-touchdown-matthew-stafford/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/chicago-bears-news/bears-caleb-williams-espy-rams-playoff-touchdown-matthew-stafford/\">Bears QB Caleb Williams misses out on winning his second ESPY award but the nominated moment is one no one will ever forget – AtoZSports.com </a>The play that earned Williams an opportunity was his 14-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. Ultimately, the award went to New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby for the game-winning putback he scored against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/caleb-williams-ranked-as-just-the-fourth-best-qb-from-his-own-draft-class\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/caleb-williams-ranked-as-just-the-fourth-best-qb-from-his-own-draft-class\">Caleb Williams Ranked as Just the Fourth-Best QB From His Own Draft Class – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears </a>He landed 15th on a franchise players list, behind Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Bo Nix, and the gap with at least two of them is tough to justify.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/bears-stadium-in-illinois-given-unrealistic-50-50-shot-by-legislator\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/bears-stadium-in-illinois-given-unrealistic-50-50-shot-by-legislator\">Bears Stadium in Illinois Given Unrealistic ’50-50′ Shot by Legislator – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears </a>Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin of the 38th District on Tuesday told Shaw Newspapers it’s even money on the in-state plan succeeding.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-2026-training-camp-position-preview-receiver\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-2026-training-camp-position-preview-receiver\">Bears 2026 training camp position preview: Receiver – ChicagoBears.com </a>Burden and Odunze finished the 2025 season with the third- and fourth-highest receiving totals, respectively, behind DJ Moore, who was traded to the Bills, and tight end Colston Loveland.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/16/bears-training-camp-2026-rookie-goals-dillon-thieneman-logan-jones-sam-roush-nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/16/bears-training-camp-2026-rookie-goals-dillon-thieneman-logan-jones-sam-roush-nfl\">Setting goals for all 7 Bears rookies entering training camp – Chicago Sun Times </a>Bears rookies will walk into their new home with a task far different than their most recent predecessors — to help an established winner. In most cases, they’re not being counted on to be saviors, but merely contributors.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/if-aaron-donald-returns-he-wont-recognize-many-of-his-teammates\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/if-aaron-donald-returns-he-wont-recognize-many-of-his-teammates\">If Aaron Donald returns, he won’t recognize many of his teammates – ProFootballTalk</a>\n\nThe only defensive starter who was on the team when Donald retired after the 2023 season is linebacker Byron Young.\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/justin-jefferson-key-decision-maker-minnesota-vikings-quarterback-competition/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/justin-jefferson-key-decision-maker-minnesota-vikings-quarterback-competition/\">Justin Jefferson could be the key to the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback battle – AtoZsports.com </a>We’ve talked seemingly nonstop about who could be the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback, but not enough about the receivers.\n\nIN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/118961/five-ways-it-could-all-go-wrong-for-the-chicago-bears\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/118961/five-ways-it-could-all-go-wrong-for-the-chicago-bears\">Five Ways it Could All Go Wrong for the Chicago Bears </a>Yep, @GOOCH1701 wanted to go there. Here are his 5 ways it could all go wrong for the Bears in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/119016/question-of-the-day-who-will-lead-the-team-in-receiving-yards-rome-odunze-luther-burden-colston-loveland\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-discussion/119016/question-of-the-day-who-will-lead-the-team-in-receiving-yards-rome-odunze-luther-burden-colston-loveland\">Question of the Day: Who Will Lead the Bears in Receiving Yards? </a>Football fans can’t seem to agree on who will lead the 2026 Chicago Bears in receiving yards. But what do #DaBears fans think? @BryanOrenchuk explores here.\n\n\n\nTHE RULES\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/community-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines – SBNation.com</a> – We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following are not permitted in comments. 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The primary concern is the health of Malik Nabers and despite head coach John Harbaugh being optimistic that Nabers will participate in training camp, the extent of his availability and whether the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9102:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nBefore heading to West Virginia later this month, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165292/training-camp-questions-wide-receiver-malik-nabers-odell-beckham-darius-slayton\">one of the most unsettled positions groups for the New York Giants is wide receiver</a>. The primary concern is the health of Malik Nabers and despite head coach John Harbaugh being optimistic that Nabers will participate in training camp, the extent of his availability and whether the third year pro can quickly regain his elite form remain uncertain.\n\nBeyond Nabers, the Giants have cast a wide net for a receiver to challenge Darius Slayton, who has missed practice this year himself after offseason surgery, to be the No. 2 receiver. The team signed in the offseason JuJu Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios and Darnell Mooney, followed by trading up to draft Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields in the third round of this year’s draft.\n\nAnd then there is Odell Beckham Jr. At 33, Beckham is no longer the explosive playmaker who once starred for the Giants, but he could still earn a roster spot through his veteran experience, dependable route running, and leadership. Training camp will determine whether he can still make meaningful contributions.\n\nToday’s Giants news\n\n<a href=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/16/deonte-banks-new-york-giants-bust-2026-season/90890154007/\">Which Giants draft pick labeled a bust can turn things around in 2026? | The Record</a>\n\n\nSomewhere between inconsistency and fleeting confidence, Tae Banks lost his way. Maybe it was attitude, a lack of conviction in his technique or a coaching failure within a defensive system that did not fit his talents as someone who lived and died in press man coverage.\n\n\n\nBanks was ultimately benched in Years 2 and 3, dogged by criticism of his work ethic and an apparent refusal to engage in the run game, leading to glaring mistakes when breaking down the tape. The Giants declined his fifth-year option – there really was no other choice – so Banks’ rookie contract is set to expire at the end of the 2026 campaign. Harbaugh has not pulled any punches when talking about Banks, saying he has not played well and, “he knows that.”\n\n\nESPN Insider: Dart’s best ability this year must be availability\n\n\n\"It is not an option, it is a necessity. Everybody\'s livelihood is in your hands.\" —<a href=\"https://x.com/Hawk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Hawk</a> on Jaxson Dart needing to protect himself during the upcoming season 🗣️ <a href=\"https://t.co/b59tGeismu\">pic.twitter.com/b59tGeismu</a>— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) <a href=\"https://x.com/GetUpESPN/status/2077759047478997207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7434139/2026/07/16/defensive-coordinators-nfl/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=224150&source=dailyemail\">14 NFL teams changed defensive coordinators — Which new schemes could make the biggest impact? | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants: Dennard Wilson. Who replaces Dexter Lawrence on the interior? Wilson inherits two talented edge rushers in Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeau, but he has a gaping hole in the middle of his defense following New York’s trading of Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this offseason. The Giants surrendered an NFC-worst 145.3 rushing yards per game. So they’re hoping the offseason additions of DJ Reader, Shelby Harris and ascending Darius Alexander can team up to help fortify the heart of their defensive front. But this could be a work in progress.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/news/ranking-the-top-10-nfl-rookie-classes-with-the-highest-ceiling\">Ranking the Top 10 NFL Rookie Classes With the Highest Ceiling | SI.com</a>\n\n\n7. New York Giants. The New York Giants possessed two top-10 picks and landed instant starters in linebacker Arvell Reese and guard Francis Mauigoa. Nitpickers may ding them for targeting non premium positions, but Reese and Mauigoa were two of the better prospects in the draft. Expect them both to start in Week 1.\n\n\n\nSecond-round cornerback Colton Hood also has loads of potential. Hood is an athletic specimen who was a one-year starter in college. If his technical skills ever match his natural athleticism, he could develop into a shutdown cornerback. Wide receiver Malachi Fields impressed throughout offseason workouts.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value\">2026 NFL trade tiers: Players worth Round 1 picks by team | ESPN.com</a>\n\n\nTwo first-round picks: Edge Abdul Carter. Carter had only four sacks as a rookie, but his QB hit and hurry numbers hint at far more significant production in Year 2. Carter might have been the best prospect in the 2025 draft after a 12-sack, 23.5-tackle for loss season at Penn State, and while he needs to do more against the run in 2026, Carter should be a far more productive pass rusher.\n\n\n\nAs for the rest of the team— One first-round pick and more: Edge/LB Arvell Reese and OT Andrew Thomas; One first-round pick: QB Jaxson Dart and OT/G Francis Mauigoa; Missing out: WR Malik Nabers. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/15/sports/the-forgotten-giants-and-their-chances-to-find-meaningful-roles/\">The forgotten Giants and their chances to find meaningful roles | New York Post</a>\n\nNinety players will soon be heading to White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., for the start of Giants training camp — reporting day is July 28 — which is sure to spark a flurry of “Do you think he makes it?” questions among everyone who follows or covers the team.\n\n<a href=\"https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/16/giants-laurie-tisch-named-espn-sports-philanthropist-year/90939824007/\">Giants’ Laurie Tisch named ESPN’s Sports Philanthropist of the Year | USAToday.com</a>\n\nLaurie M. Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants and Gotham FC, was honored with the 2026 Sports Philanthropist of the Year Award at ESPN’s 12th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards.\n\nThe award recognizes individuals who drive measurable social change through sports via comprehensive philanthropic strategies. Tisch received the honor for her leadership of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund and its $10 million multi-year Play to Thrive initiative, launched in 2025. This effort harnesses sports to expand access, strengthen mentorship, and support youth development, with a focus on girls’ opportunities and underserved communities.\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165292/training-camp-questions-wide-receiver-malik-nabers-odell-beckham-darius-slayton\">Malik Nabers’ status hardly the only question at wide receiver for the Giants</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165220/do-great-players-make-for-great-nfl-teams\">Do great players make for great teams?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165346/fantasy-football-2026-preliminary-tight-end-rankings-and-tiers\">Fantasy Football 2026: Preliminary tight end rankings and tiers</a>\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nNOTE: We will occasionally drop good Feed posts into the links. Your recommendations will help determine that.\n\nSubmit a question\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784282400;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2844;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f6ff2f7acf628e79629a473c703c813c\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"49ers News: Can’t wait to see the offense this season\";s:4:\"link\";s:260:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160460/49ers-news-offseason-offense-donte-whitner-prediction-brock-purdy-defensive-line-practices-pads-training-camp-undrafted-free-agents-rookies-kyle-kittle-fullback-australia-opening-game-west-draft-mike\";s:11:\"description\";s:354:\"Former 49ers safety makes bold prediction about Kyle Shanahan’s offense in 2026“You have an All-Pro to the left (Evans) that demands double coverage,” Whitner said. “You have [TE] George Kittle—demands double coverage over the middle. You have to play the run with [RB] Christian McCaffrey, and he can catch the ball out of the backfield. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3611:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 15: Brock Purdy #13 and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 23-17. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201533-former-safety-prediction-shanahans-offense/\">Former 49ers safety makes bold prediction about Kyle Shanahan’s offense in 2026</a> “You have an All-Pro to the left (Evans) that demands double coverage,” Whitner said. “You have [TE] George Kittle—demands double coverage over the middle. You have to play the run with [RB] Christian McCaffrey, and he can catch the ball out of the backfield. He demands a linebacker, safety, or a corner on him. \n\n“Then, you have [WR] Ricky Pearsall, who was the number three separator in the NFL last year. Who do you double? You can’t double everybody….and that’s what Kyle Shanahan does better than any other coach,” Whitner continued. “He figures out who the matchup problem is, and then he’s going to figure out who your weakness is on defense, and he’s going to attack you. So, I think this will be the number one offense in the NFL this year.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/160448/49ers-roster-preview-its-now-or-never-for-jacob-cowing\">49ers roster preview: It’s now or never for Jacob Cowing</a> “Last offseason, Shanahan said Cowing “put in some of the most work that anyone did over the offseason.” This spring, Kyle said, “I was really excited how Jordan and Jake came back. You could tell they came back; it wasn’t just healthy. You could tell they’ve been putting work in. They’ve come here, to me, to play and work.” \n\nIf every 49ers player were to line up in the end zone and race to mid-field, my money would be on Cowing being the first to cross the 50. He has another gear, and you could see it in OTAs when he was behind the secondary multiple times….Cowing told reporters that he has addressed his injury issue and that it’s a thing of the past. But history isn’t on his side, and he’ll need to prove he can make it through a training camp before the 49ers can rely on him….\n\n….Purdy’s intermediate attempts dipped to 21% last season. That, to me, is not a Purdy stat. That’s a 49ers receiver stat. You’re not going to design an offense that runs routes between 12 and 18 yards when your wideouts consist of Kendrick Bourne and Jauan Jennings.\n\nThe “swirl” routes were crossed out of the playbook because there were no vertical threats without Pearsall…last year, most cornerbacks were squatting on those routes without fear of a vertical threat.\n\nYou cannot do that with Cowing. And it’s not just stretching the field vertically. Cowing’s addition would allow the 49ers to use him on deep crossing routes where he can use his god-given ability to run away from cornerbacks.\n\nThat was on full display during OTAs. Cowing would be a couple of steps ahead of the defensive back, 15 yards down the field. Even if he is a decoy, it opens things up for the rest of the offense. And if the defense doesn’t respect it, Purdy can take full advantage.“\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784278800;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:54:\"Golden Nuggets: San Francisco 49ers daily news roundup\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4034;s:11:\"player_name\";s:19:\"Christian McCaffrey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4217;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"George Kittle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2216;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Mike Evans\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2845;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"43a2ca4b0db41fe9f0469376efad990b\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Maxx Crosby hates the NFL\'s uniform policies: \"We\'ve got to have more fun, Roger\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/maxx-crosby-hates-the-nfls-uniform-policies-weve-got-to-have-more-fun-roger\";s:11:\"description\";s:108:\"Crosby said that if he could change one rule, it would be to ease off on the restrictions on players\' shoes.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3125:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260717\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"771904\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260717\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_mailbag_260717\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"PFT PM Mailbag: Where will Diggs, Samuel end up?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/pft-pm-mailbag-where-will-stefon-diggs-deebo-samuel-end-up\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-17T15:59:46Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby says the NFL needs to let players wear whatever color shoes they want.Asked in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://kick.com/n3on/videos/2d279a4f-3542-4ae4-a503-ea8050e4581f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a kick.com interview</a> if he could be commissioner and change one thing, Crosby answered, \"The shoe game.\"Crosby detailed how in a game with the Eagles last season, he wore pink shoes with roses on them as a tribute to his daughter, but the NFL made him take them off, during the game.\"The NBA does it right. They let the players do their own shit, rock their own colors,\" Crosby said. \"In the NFL you can\'t wear any color that\'s off the jersey, which is low-key lame. I wore pink cleats in Philly this year, I wore them for about two, three drives. They were on the sideline, my equipment guy was looking at me with a pair of my other cleats like, \'You\'ve got to come and take those cleats off because they\'re bitching about it.\' I\'m like, \'Fuck that, I\'m playing the rest of the series.\' It was third down in the red zone, I got a sack in those pink cleats, and then I had to take them off and I could never wear them again.\"Crosby noted that the NFL encourages players to express themselves on their shoes with the annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign, and he sees no reason players can\'t pick their own shoes for every game.\"NFL should just let us wear our own colors on our shoes. It\'s not that hard. We ain\'t hurting anybody,\" Crosby said. \"We do it every year with My Cause, My Cleats. That\'s the only time we get to wear different colored cleats. That\'s one game, or two games.\"Crosby\'s message to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is clear.\"I love the NFL, but we\'ve got to have a little more fun, Roger.\"\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784275543;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5991;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Maxx Crosby\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2846;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"840aa40b33743c48fd5aff92d2d68820\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Planting the Flag: Waddle\'s the Model for a Career Year in His Broncos Debut\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uyo3e8/planting_the_flag_waddles_the_model_for_a_career/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1576:\"When Diggs and Brown got traded to new teams for premium draft capital, both posted the best fantasy seasons of their careers in year one with their new squad. Diggs went from a career-high 266 FTPS to 328 in his first year in Buffalo (+23%), and Brown jumped from 247 to 299 in his Philly debut (+21%). No reason Waddle\'s different imo, especially when he\'s going from the 26th best offense last season that was 30th in pass attempts to the 10th best offense that was 4th in pass attempts. It\'s not like Sutton and Waddle will necessarily eat into each-other all that much either imo. Waddle will play the role of the speedster who can win deep as well as out of the slot, whilst Sutton is in the vein of the prototypical X as a big-bodied possession/contested-catch guy who wins on the boundary. I\'d say their skillsets actually complement each other if anything. And again, this is a top 10 offense that was 4th in pass attempts last season, so there will be plenty of volume to go around for both. Worth remembering too: Bo Nix has already shown he elevates whoever\'s on the field with him. He propelled Sutton to back-to-back top 15 finishes, and turned Troy Franklin, a Day 3 rookie who did basically nothing in year one, to a top 32 finish in PPR formats just this past season. If Nix can do that for a 4th-rounder who was an afterthought in this offense after his rookie season, it\'s hard to imagine Waddle not at least touching the heights of his first two seasons in the league going into this upcoming season, no? submitted by /u/B0HEMlA [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1885:\"When Diggs and Brown got traded to new teams for premium draft capital, both posted the best fantasy seasons of their careers in year one with their new squad. Diggs went from a career-high 266 FTPS to 328 in his first year in Buffalo (+23%), and Brown jumped from 247 to 299 in his Philly debut (+21%). No reason Waddle\'s different imo, especially when he\'s going from the 26th best offense last season that was 30th in pass attempts to the 10th best offense that was 4th in pass attempts. It\'s not like Sutton and Waddle will necessarily eat into each-other all that much either imo. Waddle will play the role of the speedster who can win deep as well as out of the slot, whilst Sutton is in the vein of the prototypical X as a big-bodied possession/contested-catch guy who wins on the boundary. I\'d say their skillsets actually complement each other if anything. And again, this is a top 10 offense that was 4th in pass attempts last season, so there will be plenty of volume to go around for both. Worth remembering too: Bo Nix has already shown he elevates whoever\'s on the field with him. He propelled Sutton to back-to-back top 15 finishes, and turned Troy Franklin, a Day 3 rookie who did basically nothing in year one, to a top 32 finish in PPR formats just this past season. If Nix can do that for a 4th-rounder who was an afterthought in this offense after his rookie season, it\'s hard to imagine Waddle not at least touching the heights of his first two seasons in the league going into this upcoming season, no? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/B0HEMlA\"> /u/B0HEMlA </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uyo3e8/planting_the_flag_waddles_the_model_for_a_career/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uyo3e8/planting_the_flag_waddles_the_model_for_a_career/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784258467;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7526;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jaylen Waddle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5045;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Courtland Sutton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11627;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Troy Franklin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2847;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3656ef31f53f5e616c8264328a11de24\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"This could easily be Kyren Williams’ last year with Rams\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/143853/rams-kyren-williams-contract-trade-release\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"Enjoy Kyren Williams’ tenure with the Los Angeles Rams because it may not last much longer. Although Williams inked a three-year deal with the team in August 2025, the Rams are only financially committed to the back through this upcoming season. LA could easily cut Williams ahead of 2027 and save $10M against the salary […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4045:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs on the field prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEnjoy Kyren Williams’ tenure with the Los Angeles Rams because it may not last much longer.\n\nAlthough Williams <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/77041/kyren-williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/77041/kyren-williams\">inked a three-year deal</a> with the team in August 2025, the Rams are only financially committed to the back through this upcoming season.\n\nLA <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/143775/rams-blake-corum-kyren-williams-salary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/143775/rams-blake-corum-kyren-williams-salary\">could easily cut Williams ahead of 2027</a> and save $10M against the salary cap with only $2.3M of dead money. His deal runs through 2028 but there is only a remote chance he plays a final season under this contract because there is no guaranteed money. The decision effectively becomes another extension or cutting bait to save $10M with zero dead money.\n\n\n \n \n Year\n Cap Hit\n Dead Cap if Cut\n Cap Savings if Cut\n \n \n \n \n 2026\n $11.65M\n $13.95M\n None (dead cap exceeds hit)\n \n \n 2027 ⭐\n $10.0M\n $2.3M\n ~$10M\n \n \n 2028\n $10.45M\n $0\n Full relief\n \n \n\n\n⭐ Natural breaking point: the 2027 offseason is the first year the Rams can move on with minimal dead money (~$10M in savings).\n\n\nThere are several other factors that could sway the Rams to move on from Williams sooner than later:\n\nBlake Corum’s emergence (and cost)\n\nHeading into the 2026 season, Williams is running back 1A and Blake Corum is 1B. The duo is expected to form a two-headed monster.\n\nBut Corum is slated to count $1.6M against the cap in 2027. Moving on from Williams would save $8M in net new cap space. If the Rams believe that Corum can take over as the lead back, that really is a no-brainer decision.\n\nJarquez Hunter’s role moving forward is a complete unknown. He will make no more than $1.5M over the 2027 and 2028 season. If he can show flashes this year, he seems like a decent insurance policy and another reason to move on from Williams.\n\nRe-signing other core players\n\nIt’s no secret that the Rams have their hands full with contract extensions on the horizon. They’ll need to decide whether the following players should stick around or look for a payday elsewhere:\n\n\nPuka Nacua, WR\n\n\n\nAlaric Jackson, LT\n\n\n\nWarren McClendon, RT\n\n\n\nSteve Avila, iOL\n\n\n\nKobie Turner, DT\n\n\n\nByron Young, EDGE\n\n\n\nColby Parkinson, TE\n\n\n\nBraden Fiske, DT\n\n\n\nKamren Kinchens, DB\n\n\nThe $50M question\n\nAnd as daunting as the aforementioned contract dilemmas are, the biggest looming question is the future of Matthew Stafford. LA has prepared for the future by drafting Ty Simpson, and <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-draft/139148/rams-draft-ty-simpson-secret-meeting\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-draft/139148/rams-draft-ty-simpson-secret-meeting\">in some ways the transition is necessary</a> because it would be easier to keep the core together if the Rams aren’t paying Stafford in excess of $50M annually.\n\nIf considering moving on from Stafford is necessary, saving $8M by cutting a veteran running back is a much easier decision. 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On the show, Gruden at one point compared Howard to Bills quarterback Josh Allen because of his size and running […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4437:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 11: Will Howard #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEver since appearing on former NFL head coach Jon <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw5-TP1pxp8\">Gruden’s QB School</a> prior to the 2025 NFL Draft, the coach has not been shy letting people know how he feels about Steelers quarterback Will Howard. On the show, Gruden at one point compared Howard to Bills quarterback Josh Allen because of his size and running ability. Now, over a year later, Gruden compared Howard to a Super Bowl-winning quarterback.\n\nAppearing on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpd8aZwt0GI\">Cam Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast</a>, the longtime NFL coach did not shy away from praising Steelers quarterback Will Howard.\n\n“The guy has the it factor,” <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpd8aZwt0GI\">Gruden said</a>. “He’s got a very good charisma. He’s smart, and he’s a great communicator. He’s got some talent. He did it at Kansas State. He won the National Championship at Ohio State. He’s got that winning aura that I think a lot of people covet.”\n\nLater in the podcast, Heyward asked Gruden about Brad Johnson, who won Super Bowl XXXVII, and what made him so special. Gruden then flipped the question around to compare Howard to the former Super Bowl champion.\n\n“I compared Brad to Will Howard, honestly. Brad was the bull. We called him the Bull because he was tough as hell. He took a lot of shots. He was a great pocket passer, a great communicator, and he was loyal to the team. He didn’t say anything negative, nothing bothered him. He was mentally and physically tough.”\n\nJohnson was drafted 227th overall in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson went on to start 125 games across his 15-year career. His 2002 season with Gruden, where he throw for 3,049 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions to go along with a Super Bowl victory, was arguably his best season.\n\nHoward has yet to take a single snap in the NFL, but is already earning high praise from people around the league. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has spoken highly of Howard ever since being hired back in January.\n\nThe 2025 sixth-round pick will have an important few weeks in Latrobe coming up, as he figures to be in a battle with veteran Mason Rudolph for the backup quarterback role. If Howard turns out to be someone like Johnson, who can start games and, more importantly, win big ones, I think the Steelers and their fans would be very happy.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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(Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nRavens general manager Eric DeCosta expressed cautious optimism about Nnamdi Madubuike’s status on Thursday and indicated the team would share more information closer to the start of training camp.\n\n“I think everything looks to be pointing in the right direction but you’re talking about a different type of injury, a different kind of circumstance,” DeCosta said in an interview on 105.7 The Fan (<a href=\"https://x.com/CordellWoodland/status/2077779828019695880?s=20\">via Cordell Woodland</a>). “I’m excited about where Nnamdi is and I think we’ll have more information in the next two weeks that we can share with people.”\n\nMadubuike, 28, went down with a season-ending neck injury in Week 2 that raised significant concern about his long-term future. The Ravens remained mum on the topic through the end of the season and both DeCosta and new head coach Jesse Minter offered limited updates this spring. Madubuike posted workout videos in social media and also <a href=\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/81669/ravens-dt-nnamdi-madubuike-had-neck-surgery-trending-towards-2026-return\">underwent surgery in April</a> with the expectation that he would get back on the field this year. \n\nBut DeCosta’s latest comments are by far the most positive sign for the two-time Pro Bowler, who is as vital to Baltimore’s defense as any other player save for Kyle Hamilton. The Ravens’ pass rush collapsed without their best player last year. Though Trey Hendrickson and Calais Campbell certainly upgrade the unit, Madubuike could take them through the roof, especially in Minter’s new-look defense.\n\nDeCosta also said that he is “very optimistic” about second-year linebacker Teddye Buchanan, who is coming off a torn ACL. The 2025 fourth-round pick is seven months removed from his injury, which typically has a nine-month recovery period. That would keep Buchanan sidelined into the regular season, but the Ravens seem to be expecting him to participate in training camp.\n\n“I think you’ll see Teddye sooner than later,” DeCosta added. “I think he has done a great job. I mean top 1% of rehabs that I’ve seen in my time here, which has been 30 years.” \n\nThe Ravens are otherwise relatively healthy heading into training camp. Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam, both 2025 Day 3 picks who tore their ACLs in the preseason, appear to be in good shape. Longerbeam was a full participant in OTAs and minicamp, while Kone spent full-team periods working with a trainer on a side field. The Central Michigan product should be ready to go for camp. Center Corey Bullock missed the end of spring practices due to surgery for an undisclosed injury. Getting back on the field as early in camp as possible will be crucial to his involvement in the starting center battle.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784240253;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Baltimore Beatdown\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Baltimore Ravens Injuries\";i:1;s:21:\"Baltimore Ravens News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6818;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Nnamdi Madubuike\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2850;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5439bab2e500db27043707f8b9d5fd17\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Derwin James ranked No.2 among safeties by ESPN\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64761/derwin-james-ranked-no-2-among-safeties-by-espn\";s:11:\"description\";s:365:\"The Chargers’ Derwin James is coming off his second consecutive Second-Team All-Pro selection after another productive season in which he led the defense to another top-five ranking. Those around the league are taking notice, and it’s showing in ESPN’s latest set of safety rankings that debuted on Thursday. Per the anonymous scouts, execs, and coaches […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2902:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Derwin James Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Chargers defends in coverage during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chargers’ Derwin James is coming off his second consecutive Second-Team All-Pro selection after another productive season in which he led the defense to another top-five ranking.\n\nThose around the league are taking notice, and it’s showing in ESPN’s latest set of <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49307927/ranking-nfl-top-10-safeties-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">safety rankings</a> that debuted on Thursday. Per the anonymous scouts, execs, and coaches surveyed, James was ranked the No. 2 safety in the NFL behind only the Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton. James’ highest ranking received was number one overall while no one who voted ranked him lower than fifth. With these sorts of things being so subjective, it’s only a larger honor that the consensus believed he was no lower than top five.\n\n“James was a clear No. 2 in the voting, making an impressive four-spot jump from the previous year,” says analyst Jeremy Fowler. “That the Chargers gave James a three-year, $75.6 million extension weeks before voting started could have helped his cause. Money equals respect, validating the body of work.”\n\n\n\n“But the deal was a culmination of James’ strong two years under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Since 2024, James has a combined 7.5 sacks, four interceptions, 16 tackles for loss and 14 pass deflections.”\n\n‘‘I thought Derwin had his best, most complete year,” said an NFL secondary coach. “Blitzing, coverage, tackling, just overall was really good. … He can really do it all. And he’s been healthy for a long stretch, which is good to see.‘’\n\nPer Fowler, James is the only player in the NFL over the last five seasons to log at least 1,000 snaps at safety, slot cornerback, and outside linebacker. Over the span, he’s missed eight games, two of which were Week 18 matchups in 2024 and 2025 when the Chargers locked up their playoff spot.\n\nThis is well-deserved by James and I would expect this ranking to change very little at this time next offseason, as well.\n\n\neveryone needs a derwin james in their life <a href=\"https://t.co/xUfY4vIiHC\">pic.twitter.com/xUfY4vIiHC</a>— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href=\"https://x.com/chargers/status/1965498641344528510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 9, 2025</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784239291;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4971;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Derwin James\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2851;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6db978c058895ed8b62135c7b502c5da\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: DT Kenny Clark\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209890/2026-roster-rundown-dt-kenny-clark\";s:11:\"description\";s:355:\"Like a slew of rookies, Kenny Clark will participate in his first Cowboys training camp later this month. But entering his 11th season, he’s already one of the team’s veteran leaders and an important piece on a transforming defense. Background Years in NFL: 10Acquired by: Trade (2025) Dak Prescott is the last man standing from the Cowboys’ […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:13217:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nLike a slew of rookies, Kenny Clark will participate in his first Cowboys training camp later this month. But entering his 11th season, he’s already one of the team’s veteran leaders and an important piece on a transforming defense.\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 10 Acquired by: Trade (2025)\n\nDak Prescott is the last man standing from the Cowboys’ 2016 draft class, but he’s got a couple of new teammates who were part of the greater group. Clark, along with Jonathan Bullard, were both taken ahead of Prescott that weekend, and Clark didn’t have to wait long as a first-round pick, 27th overall, by the Packers. Clark was a rarity among NFL rookies, being just 20 years old when he was drafted.\n\nAs a rookie, Clark got a couple of starts but was mostly a rotation player. He became a full-time starter in 2017 and remained one ever since, a fixture in Green Bay’s defensive front for eight seasons. Though more of a run stuffer and nose tackle, he consistently put up 4-6 sacks throughout most of his time with the Packers, with a career high of 7.5 sacks in 2023. That season was the third, and last time, Clark went to the Pro Bowl.\n\nLate last August, Clark was uprooted from Green Bay as part of their trade with Dallas for Micah Parsons. A week later, he was a starting DT against the Eagles. The Cowboys had gone with smaller, quicker DTs for a long time, so Clark brought a very different feel to the front line. He started all 17 games, being joined midseason by Quinnen Williams, as Dallas started a defensive renovation that has continued on through the current offseason.\n\nDespite the overall issues on the Cowboys’ defense last year, Clark was one of the few guys to keep his head above water. Pro Football Focus graded him as the 38th-best interior lineman, which isn’t bad considering most Dallas defenders were among the league’s worst at their positions. Hopefully, Clark will look even better with less chaos and more effective coaching around him in 2026.\n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 2 2026 Cap Hit: $12.7 million\n\nLast March, the Cowboys restructured Clark’s deal to clear about $11 million in cap space. Though he only turns 31 in October, Clark has a lot of mileage from his long career in the trenches. Still, the contract change means he’s almost assuredly here through the end of the the contract after the 2027 season.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Starting DT Roster Chance: 100%\n\nThough Quinnen Williams is the new cornerstone of the defensive linemen, Clark is expected to be a key figure as well. In a base 3-4 formation, Clark will likely play nose tackle. Outside of that, Clark and Williams should be the primary DTs in a variety of schemes. Clark will likely get subbed out for the smaller linemen like Jonathan Bullard and LT Overton in certain formations, but he should be among the snap-count leaders by the end of the year.\n\nClark’s impact on games isn’t going to show up more much in the box score. That was the case last year as, after Williams’ arrival, he went from three sacks in Weeks 1-11 to zero the rest of the season. Clark is going to be more of your space-eater going forward, setting up other guys for success. It doesn’t mean he won’t be important, but we may have go a little deeper in our analysis to evaluate him properly.\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">S Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\">DT Tommy Dunn</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\">CB Cobie Durant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205227/2026-roster-rundown-edge-donovan-ezeiruaku\">OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\">TE Princeton Fant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204926\">TE Jake Ferguson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\">WR Ryan Flournoy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204459/2026-roster-guard-trevor-keegan-backup-competition\">G Trevor Keegan</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\">CB Derion Kendrick</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\">WR CeeDee Lamb</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\">OLB Isaiah Land</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\">OLB Marist Liufau</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\">S P.J. Locke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204762\">FB Hunter Luepke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204999\">RB Phil Mafah</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\">QB Joe Milton III</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204256/2026-wide-reciever-jonathan-mingo-contract-trade\">WR Jonathan Mingo</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205228\">CB Devin Moore</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\">DT Otito Ogbonnia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\">LB DeMarvion Overshown</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\">QB Dak Prescott</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\">CB Shavon Revel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\">TE DJ Rogers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\">TE Luke Schoonmaker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204456/2026-veteran-long-snapper-trent-sieg\">LS Trent Sieg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205884\">WR Anthony Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\">G Tyler Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\">TE Brevyn Spann-Ford</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205769/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-terence-steele\">OT Terence Steele</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205851\">CB Reddy Steward</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\">OT Nate Thomas</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\">S Jalen Thompson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205972\">DT Jay Toia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\">TE Michael Trigg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209623\">WR KaVontae Turpin</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\">WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204634/2026-roster-review-edge-tyrus-wheat\">OLB Tyrus Wheat</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\">RB Javonte Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\">DT Quinnen Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205145/2026-roster-review-edge-sam-williams\">OLB Sam Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\">LB Dee Winters</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\">DT D.J. Withers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\">S Julius Wood</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784239200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Dak Prescott\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2852;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a3b123927b2d056a4fd9bdafd0666c12\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"No Content on Elite Dynasty Assets\' Relative Value\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uygf8v/no_content_on_elite_dynasty_assets_relative_value/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1409:\"I have been faced with a difficult decision recently and found so little content on this topic despite the PASSION voiced by Redditors in what seems like every other dynasty post: I received an offer of three premium players I am high on (Chase Brown, Loveland, and Tyson) for Bijan. My team is strong and already deep enough, but the value and upside is tempting. As I\'ve grappled with this offer, I\'ve realized that black box trade analyzers are the only source of third-party info to help me weigh this decision. Bijan is clearly a Top ~3 redraft or best ball pick, so every podcast and article glosses over it. Auction draft guides would be good proxies - but they\'re all for redraft. Dynasty trade value charts work well 1 for 1, but not 1 for 3. I think we need more content creators / experts to weigh in on these frequent Reddit debates. How truly league winning can the elite assets be, and what does it actually take to trade them? They command insane value, and knowing when to sell (or never?) is a massive decision. I follow Joel Smyth, Josh and Hayden, Matt Harmon, and Rich Hribar mostly - if you see this and weigh in I\'ll hear it. But assuming they don\'t.. I\'ll ask Reddit - do you agree that this is a frequent debate with little expert content weighing in? And at what point would you pull the trigger and sell someone like Bijan? submitted by /u/AlxndrSprtrmp [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1747:\"I have been faced with a difficult decision recently and found so little content on this topic despite the PASSION voiced by Redditors in what seems like every other dynasty post: I received an offer of three premium players I am high on (Chase Brown, Loveland, and Tyson) for Bijan. My team is strong and already deep enough, but the value and upside is tempting. As I\'ve grappled with this offer, I\'ve realized that black box trade analyzers are the only source of third-party info to help me weigh this decision. Bijan is clearly a Top ~3 redraft or best ball pick, so every podcast and article glosses over it. Auction draft guides would be good proxies - but they\'re all for redraft. Dynasty trade value charts work well 1 for 1, but not 1 for 3. I think we need more content creators / experts to weigh in on these frequent Reddit debates. How truly league winning can the elite assets be, and what does it actually take to trade them? They command insane value, and knowing when to sell (or never?) is a massive decision. I follow Joel Smyth, Josh and Hayden, Matt Harmon, and Rich Hribar mostly - if you see this and weigh in I\'ll hear it. But assuming they don\'t.. I\'ll ask Reddit - do you agree that this is a frequent debate with little expert content weighing in? And at what point would you pull the trigger and sell someone like Bijan? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/AlxndrSprtrmp\"> /u/AlxndrSprtrmp </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uygf8v/no_content_on_elite_dynasty_assets_relative_value/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uygf8v/no_content_on_elite_dynasty_assets_relative_value/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784238500;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13281;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordyn Tyson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9224;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2853;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8f98680584d50fb092d37d1c8ff06971\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Dion Dawkins: Josh is Josh, but everybody else has to be better\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dion-dawkins-josh-is-josh-but-everybody-else-has-to-be-better\";s:11:\"description\";s:103:\"In eight seasons, Josh Allen has won the MVP award once, finished second once and finished third twice.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3592:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_wcrights_260708\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"141308\",\"event\":\"World Cup\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_wcrights_260708\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_wcrights_260708\",\"league\":\"FIFA\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Soccer\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"How 2030 World Cup rights could hit $2 billion\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/2030-world-cup-rights-could-hit-2-billion-as-soccer-continues-growing\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-08T16:55:57Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n In eight seasons, Josh Allen has won the MVP award once, finished second once and finished third twice. Allen has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league since the Bills drafted him in the first round in 2018.He is headed toward joining former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Like Kelly, though, Allen has yet to deliver a Super Bowl title to Buffalo. In fact, Allen has yet even to win an AFC title. He is 8-7 in the postseason, including 0-2 in the conference championship game. Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins was asked about expectations for Allen this season, and Dawkins said the question shouldn\'t be about the quarterback.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/dion-dawkins-says-bills-are-reaching-climax-of-a-movie-in-2026-it-s-kill-or-be-killed?campaign=Twitter_atn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I don’t have any</a> [expectations],\" Dawkins said on NFL Network. \"I don\'t add any more extra pressure to that kid that he already has. Josh understands what he\'s doing, what he\'s not doing. He understands what the mindset is and what we all expect. Just like we know what Josh expects from us, as well, to help him get there. When it comes down to it, Josh is Josh, and he\'s gonna be Josh. He\'s No. 1 for a reason, so I don\'t think that we need any more expectations than we already have.\"Dawkins said the supporting cast has to be better to help Allen get the Bills their first Lombardi Trophy.\"It seems like we need all the pieces around him to continue to get better to help him get over that hump,\" Dawkins said. \"Because if Josh is No. 1, he\'s at his best, right? If I\'m not top 10 or I\'m not No. 1, that means that I\'m not at my best, which means I have to do better. Dawson [Knox], Dalton [Kincaid], Joe Brady, [James] Cook, everybody -- everybody has to do better. So we\'re all going to be that and do that so we can get over that hump, and we can be exactly what we want to be and stop talking about it, right? I\'m ready for it. 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The Tight Ten (July 16) covers fantasy football breakout candidates like Luther Burden, Jahmyr Gibbs\' bellcow role, George Kittle’s progress, and potential Stefon Diggs landing spots. Talk about the relevancy of players for dynasty short-term and long-term submitted by /u/Commercial-Ear-2341 [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:854:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uyegp4/zain_dhananis_tight_ten_on_the_cutup_covering/\"> </a> People asked how they could keep up with my latest news and notes, so posting my latest YouTube video - I will also drop Spotify & Apple in Replies. The Tight Ten (July 16) covers fantasy football breakout candidates like Luther Burden, Jahmyr Gibbs\' bellcow role, George Kittle’s progress, and potential Stefon Diggs landing spots. Talk about the relevancy of players for dynasty short-term and long-term submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Commercial-Ear-2341\"> /u/Commercial-Ear-2341 </a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho_U6gDq1jo&t\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uyegp4/zain_dhananis_tight_ten_on_the_cutup_covering/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784233988;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4217;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"George Kittle\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12519;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Luther Burden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2855;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e6c1ac13655df475d91de55ab58db948\";s:5:\"title\";s:73:\"Eric DeCosta: Everything pointed in right direction with Nnamdi Madubuike\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/eric-decosta-everything-pointed-in-right-direction-with-nnamdi-madubuike\";s:11:\"description\";s:73:\"Madubuike missed 15 games last season and is returning from neck surgery.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3103:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"205939\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Baltimore Ravens\",\"title\": \"\'Something\'s off\' with Lamar\'s Top 100 ranking\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/lamar-jackson-falling-67-spots-in-nfl-top-100-player-ranking-is-off\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-14T14:35:50Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n There were <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-dt-nnamdi-madubuike-expects-to-play-this-season-after-neck-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">positive reports</a> about Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jesse-minter-nnamdi-madubuike-getting-work-in-trending-in-great-direction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prospects for playing</a> in 2026 throughout the offseason and General Manager Eric DeCosta provided another one on Thursday. Madubuike missed all but two games of the 2025 season with a neck injury that required a surgical repair. During an appearance on 105.7 The Fan that was shared by the team\'s website, DeCosta said that there\'s optimism about Madubuike\'s condition a couple of weeks before the Ravens open up training camp. \"I think everything looks to be pointed in the right direction, but you\'re talking about a different type of injury, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/nnamdi-madubuike-eric-decosta-pointed-right-direction-optimistic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a different type of circumstance</a>,\" DeCosta said. \"I\'m excited about where Nnamdi is, and I think we\'ll have more information in the coming weeks. In the next two weeks, I think we\'ll have a lot more information that we\'ll be able to share with people.\"Madubuike had 19.5 sacks and 50 quarterback hits over the 2023 and 2024 seasons and he had a pair of sacks in his brief time on the field last year. 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Regardless of how few answers there are currently, it’s nonnegotiable that the Chiefs need consistency from someone in the receiver room in 2026. With offseason turmoil surrounding wide receiver Rashee […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7967:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 28: Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton #2 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a ball during the Kansas City Chiefs OTA\'s on May 28, 2026 at the Chiefs Training Facility in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>‘ wide receiver room has numerous questions heading into training camp, making it firmly one of the must-watch units throughout the preseason.\n\nRegardless of how few answers there are currently, it’s nonnegotiable that the Chiefs need consistency from someone in the receiver room in 2026.\n\nWith offseason turmoil surrounding wide receiver Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy working his way back from injury and a high number of unproven first and second-year players like Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen, the team is awaiting a constant, reliable presence to emerge.\n\nRice was the best of the bunch last season, but his game was seemingly limited to underneath routes. In terms of downfield passing, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton was the only dependable player. Naturally, it didn’t show up every game, but it’s hard to doubt the chemistry on deep passes between him and Mahomes, especially compared to the other wideouts.\n\nThornton helped Mahomes take a step towards a necessary revival of the deep ball last season — but this year, the front office’s actions suggest Thornton is being looked upon to take a further step after a breakout campaign.\n\nThe good\n\nIn a limited sample size, Thornton showed chemistry with Mahomes that has been oddly rare in the quarterback’s career, particularly in the four seasons since Tyreek Hill was traded.\n\n\nThere have been so few plays like this in the last couple of seasons that it took me by surprise how natural this looked for Thornton. <a href=\"https://t.co/IOusnkRGoa\">pic.twitter.com/IOusnkRGoa</a>— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2076324278778077257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Chiefs’ offense has failed to create explosive plays consistently over the past few seasons, so seeing Thornton come alive early in the season on deep balls was a welcome sight for Kansas City.\n\n\nAfter three seasons in New England with little production, the Chiefs coaching staff was able to unlock Thornton in the vertical passing game, which led to his career season. Very comfortable in contested catch situations. <a href=\"https://t.co/PZ8KGfJLWU\">pic.twitter.com/PZ8KGfJLWU</a>— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2076310721801978114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nThornton displayed good vertical explosion, good ball tracking, and the concentration needed to haul in long passes. \n\nAn athletic standout from Baylor, Thornton was the <a href=\"https://patspulpit.com\">New England Patriots</a>’ second-round pick in 2022. Less than three years later, through a significant regime change, Thornton was cut during the 2024 season, opening the door for Kansas City to add and develop him before his breakout year last season.\n\nThe Chiefs’ offense rewards Thornton’s skill set much more than New England’s did. \n\n\nOne of Mahomes\' best throws all last season, and Thornton made sure not to waste it. With a cleaner pocket might have been a TD, but good work by Thornton to shut down his route and go back to the ball. <a href=\"https://t.co/IKCaWC6NMX\">pic.twitter.com/IKCaWC6NMX</a>— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2076327513505116534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nWith Worthy injured early in the season, Thornton became Mahomes’ deep threat, and this put his ball tracking and contested catch ability on full display.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/2025.htm\">Averaging an impressive 23.1 yards per catch in 2025</a>, Thorton hauled in only 19 receptions, but managed to put up 438 yards and three touchdowns. Seldom does a receiver with under 20 receptions rack up that single-season production, but it represents how significant most of his long-ball completions were.\n\n\nTyquan Thornton was a nice boost last season for KC, but what more can he give this season? One of the few players on the roster last season that Mahomes looked comfortable going to consistently, even if it was in a small sample size. <a href=\"https://t.co/tSKulC19JK\">pic.twitter.com/tSKulC19JK</a>— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https://x.com/CJScoobs/status/2076302738359521327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nReplicating the same statistical success seems highly likely with Thornton returning with a two-year contract. The bar should be raised based on the front office’s actions; can he double up on breakout seasons?\n\nWhat does improvement look like?\n\nThornton will be 26 years old by the time the season opener is here; he is past the point of player development, and he is who he is on the field. \n\nThat is not a bad thing, and with the Chiefs’ current roster, the coaching staff can find ways to maximize his production internally. There should be an effort to add to Thornton’s route tree at all three levels of the field.\n\nThe easiest way to do this will be with play-action looks. With running back Kenneth Walker in the mix, and Mahomes recovering from his knee injury, Kansas City will likely lean on the run game early on, which opens up play-action looks for explosive-pass opportunities.\n\nTeams will never truly stack the box against the Chiefs, so game plans need to rely on the diversity of options at the staff’s disposal; the play-calling should take advantage of safeties with wandering eyes. That includes weaponizing the run game: under-center, heavy-personnel formations can draw safeties down and increase Thornton’s chances at getting over the top.\n\nWhen Kansas City spreads out in the more typical shotgun formations, improvement from Rice and Worthy could make the Chiefs’ offense feel lethal and overwhelming once again. Rice is a proven, explosive playmaker on catch-and-run passes underneath, while a healthy campaign from Worthy means utilizing league-best speed without route-tree restrictions.\n\nWith other middle-of-the-field options for opposing safeties to consider, like tight end Travis Kelce or Walker releasing from the backfield, Thornton could benefit from the sacrificed space at the intermediate and deep levels of the field.\n\nThe bottom line\n\nThornton is a tremendous auxiliary piece for Kansas City’s offense, and there is no question about his ability to improve on 2025’s numbers. 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So, it isn’t terribly surprising that the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 draft class as a whole has something to prove during training camp this summer. However, outside of Brock Bowers, there’s a decent chance that the seven other players […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4890:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Jackson Powers-Johnson #58 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn the NFL, a player’s third season is often considered the “make-or-break” year for their career. So, it isn’t terribly surprising that the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 draft class as a whole has something to prove during training camp this summer. However, outside of <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/133274/raiders-brock-bowers-2024-draft-tight-end\">Brock Bowers</a>, there’s a decent chance that the seven other players the Raiders selected that year become obscure on the <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-roster/133622/raiders-aidan-oconnell-quarterback-53-man-roster-2026\">roster</a>.\n\nLas Vegas has already moved on from seventh-round picks Trey Taylor and M.J. Devonshire. Taylor played on special teams for nine games during his rookie season before getting cut after last year’s training camp, and he hasn’t landed anywhere else. Meanwhile, Devonshire spent a year on the practice squad before getting let go after the 2025 draft, and he’ll be spending the summer trying to make the Green Bay Packers’ roster.\n\nTo be fair, no one expects much from players who were drafted that late anyway. But even second-round pick Jackson Powers-Johnson’s future with the club is murky right now. He’s been a starter over the last two years but has battled injuries and been inconsistent, leading to a massive position battle for the Oregon product to remain with the first-team offense.\n\nWith Tyler Linderbaum in the fold, Powers-Johnson already isn’t going to be playing his preferred position at center. Instead, he’ll be competing with Spencer Burford, Caleb Rogers, Jordan Meredith and Trey Zuhn III for one of two open starting spots at guard. If we’re setting the odds, JPJ is one of the favorites to win that battle. But with four other competitors, there’s a realistic chance that he’s relegated to backup duties, and it doesn’t help that the current general manager and head coach aren’t the ones who drafted him.\n\nAlong the same lines, DJ Glaze has been a starter over the last two years but has struggled to find his footing, especially in pass protection. According to <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2025/REGPO/dj-glaze/129511/offense-blocking\">Pro Football Focus</a>, the third-round pick has allowed 99 pressures (13 sacks) in his career so far, opening the door for 2025 third-rounder Charles Grant to take over at right tackle. An argument could be made that Grant is the better fit in Klint Kubiak’s offense, creating more uncertainty surrounding Glaze’s status.\n\nThen there’s Decamerion Richardson, whose goose may already be cooked. While Richardson had a few bright moments as a rookie, he was just a special teamer in year two and only saw the field defensively in the Raiders’ Week 18 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Since drafting the Mississippi State product, the organization has added four notable cornerbacks to the roster: Eric Stokes, Darien Porter, Jermod McCoy and Hezekiah Masses. That makes Richardson a cut candidate this summer. \n\nFifth-round pick Tommy Eichenberg has a chance to carve out a role as the third linebacker in Las Vegas, which is significant given Nakobe Dean’s injury history. Also, Quay Walker hasn’t played a full season since his rookie year and is still a bit of a project. That boosts Eichenberg’s odds of staying relevant on the roster; however, 2025 seventh-rounder Cody Lindenberg seemed to have the better spring practice session. The Bergs are set to duke it out for the aforementioned third linebacker spot during training camp.\n\nFinally, it already looks like Dylan Laube will continue to have a very minor role on the offense this season. He has just eight carries and three catches so far in his career, while Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. are expected to be the one-two punch in Las Vegas’ backfield for the next few years. Laube does offer value as a special teamer, especially in the return game, but so does Dareke Young, Tre Tucker, Malik Benson and a few other players on the roster to give the team more options. \n\nLong story short, Bowers might be the Raiders’ only significant contributor from the 2024 draft class moving forward, adding to the long list of underwhelming hauls for the organization. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784228460;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:23:\"Las Vegas Raiders Draft\";i:1;s:27:\"Las Vegas Raiders Preseason\";i:2;s:31:\"Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11604;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Brock Bowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2858;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"92e7f77644de37866885775fa8b32e71\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Sophomore Slump: Can Browns LB Carson Schwesinger repeat his rookie success?\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-analysis/128146/browns-lb-carson-schwesinger-repeat-rookie-of-the-year-predictions\";s:11:\"description\";s:360:\"The Cleveland Browns have seen defensive greatness for several years now. All-World EDGE rusher Myles Garrett has won two “NFL Defensive Player of the Year” awards, and just last year, first-year linebacker Carson Schwesinger took home the “NFL Rookie Defensive Player of the Year” award. The franchise has a history of having very good defensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9205:\"\n\n\n \n CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Carson Schwesinger #49 of the Cleveland Browns tackles James Cook III #4 of the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field on December 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns have seen defensive greatness for several years now. All-World EDGE rusher <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2024/1/24/24049385/myles-garrett-defensive-player-of-the-year\">Myles Garrett has won two </a>“NFL Defensive Player of the Year” awards, and just last year, first-year <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/117232/nfl-honors-browns-winners-myles-garrett-carson-schwesinger-nfl-draft\">linebacker Carson Schwesinger took home</a> the “NFL Rookie Defensive Player of the Year” award.\n\nThe franchise has a history of having very good defensive units going all the way back to Paul Brown. During Marty Schottenheimer’s tenure in the late 1980s, Cleveland ranked in the Top-11 all four years on this side of the ball, including being ranked #2 in 1987. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/127935/browns-roster-lb-depth-chart-and-expectations\">RELATED: LINEBACKER DEPTH CHART & EXPECTATIONS</a>\n\nDefense has always been important to the fanbase. Coaches have relied on having a stiff core of resistance.\n\nThere are levels in the NFL for every rookie:\n\n\nYear 1: eyes wide open, and learn\n\n\n\nYear 2: sophomore slump\n\n\n\nYear 3: show you belong and produce\n\n\n\nYear 4: contract year, play your tail off\n\n\nAny rookie <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/109931/browns-carson-schwesinger-rookie-of-the-year\">who has an exceptional year</a> in their rookie season has a leg up on the remainder of the league. But with great success comes expectations.\n\nNow that Schwesinger is the darling of 2025, he is gearing up for the upcoming season. He is coming in with a sense of excitement to prove his worth and value, and has familiarity, having played a year at the next level.\n\nHe led every NFL rookie defensive player with 146 total tackles. He also had 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 9 QB hits, 4 knockdowns, 2 hurries, 9 pressures, 3 batted passes, 10 missed tackles, and was tied for third in interceptions.\n\nTraining camp is right on top of all of us. He told team reporter Kelsey Russo:\n\n\n“I think there’s a lot of things to get better at. Whether it’s just the preparation throughout the game week and figuring out really what to watch, how to watch film, and things like that.” \n\n\nAll during the offseason, Schwesinger has been at OTAs, minicamps, and working out at the facility. He has also been in attendance for the voluntary workout program the team has offered.\n\nAs much success as Schwesinger had last year, there has been plenty of change. The head coach is gone, and when the boss is let go, all of his assistant coaches are fired as well. The new head coach is able to retain any of the former staff, but usually the new guy will bring in his own people.\n\nThe Browns <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/117317/myles-garrett-carson-schwesinger-browns-foundation-is-on-defense\">had plenty of defensive success </a>with Jim Schwartz. In his place is Mike Rutenberg. For all of the defensive players, this means there is basically a clean slate going forward. Stats can be viewed in black and white, but seeing and doing in person trumps all paperwork.\n\nSchwesinger wanted to meet his new bosses:\n\n\n“Obviously, we have Rudy here and a lot of whole new coaches, so I think it’s important to get to meet them as well and understand them. I was excited to be around all the guys again and see them and be able to work with them.”\n\n\nAmong the changes this year is a guy the team signed in free agency that Rutenberg and the rest of the coaches are <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-free-agency/119481/browns-free-agency-profile-hisotry-quincy-williams\">high on in fellow linebacker Quincy Williams</a>, a seven-year veteran. In 2023, he earned First Team All-Pro honors while with the New York Jets. Despite the experience, Schwesinger <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/5/3/24423107/browns-nfl-draft-film-carson-schwesinger-problems-defense-cla\">will continue to carry </a>the defensive green dot.\n\n\n“For me, I just want to be able to do as much as I can and get better. But even just in this time, whether it’s improving the football knowledge, football intelligence, or just finding better ways to attack the ball and really get those punch outs. I think that’s something I’m really going to work on this year.”\n\n\nNew Browns head coach Todd Monken saw Schwesinger twice last year, and saw a rookie who played beyond his years, and was everywhere all the time. Monken stated:\n\n\n“When we played against him, he was impressive. Run, chase, hit, very instinctual, loves football, outstanding leader, all of those things, and you’re like, well, they’re right. I’m damn glad he’s a Brown.”\n\n\nWhen Monken was hired, he stated that the defense would pretty much remain the same. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-coaching-staff/118170/new-browns-dc-mike-rutenberg-history-profile\">Rutenberg’s system will certainly have its own differences</a> since he has never worked under Schwartz. Here is Monken’s quote during his introductory press conference:\n\n\n“First off, my anticipation is we are not going to change the system. And I’m not gonna get into staffing. But they can rest assured that we’re gonna keep the same system. We’re still gonna let them attack. We’re still gonna let them play free. I can’t see it any other way.“\n\n\nBut things with the defense have already changed. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/125936/browns-confirm-myles-garrett-trade-gm-andrew-berry-says-best-for-the-organization\">Myles Garrett is now with the Los Angeles Rams</a>. Under Schwartz, he won two “Defensive Player of the Year” awards. LB Devin Bush was shown the door despite having an exceptional season with his 125 total tackles and three interceptions. Along with Williams, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/126107/browns-de-jared-verse-myles-garretts-shoes-his-are-bigger\">DE Jared Verse is a new chess piece.</a> And that’s even naming the drafted and undrafted rookies.\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/Browns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Browns</a> LB Carson Schwesinger is the Defensive Rookie of the Year! <a href=\"https://x.com/EAMaddenNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EAMaddenNFL</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLHonors?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLHonors</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/mKNdUjcspI\">pic.twitter.com/mKNdUjcspI</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2019614164302389527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nBut one thing is for certain: Rutenberg <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127154/browns-carson-schwesinger-debuts-at-93-nfl-top-100-list\">isn’t going to alter Schwesinger’s role</a> of playing fast, attacking, and running the defense. The success he had as a rookie will need to continue, but it isn’t guaranteed. Many a player has suffered the dreaded “sophomore curse” where the wheels fall off in their second year.\n\nSchwesinger will have to focus on what’s next:\n\n\n“Now I guess the mindset is just, what’s next? And keep building off of it.”\n\n\nAnd just continuing to grow with this new Browns defense in terms of being persistent behind the line of scrimmage and being able to see things, ready for the next snap.\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784228073;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Cleveland Browns Analysis\";i:1;s:27:\"Cleveland Browns Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12578;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Carson Schwesinger\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3973;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Myles Garrett\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2859;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"85db337730e11e4b74af236bbfdf85ee\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"5 Bold Fantasy Predictions for 2026: The Players I’m Betting On\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1uybgkw/5_bold_fantasy_predictions_for_2026_the_players/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1156:\"EDIT: TLDR: Five bold 2026 fantasy football bets, each asking you to draft a player a tier above his current price: Cam Ward (QB, Titans) — Finishes top-12 QB after a QB23 rookie year, powered by a late-season TD surge (10 of 15 TDs from Week 11 on), better protection, and new weapons Wan\'Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate. Kenneth Walker III (RB, Chiefs) — Reigning Super Bowl MVP finishes top-6 RB now that he finally has a true bellcow role after his Seattle committee split. Travis Etienne Jr. (RB, Saints) — Posts a second 1,000-yard season and top-12 PPR finish in an uncontested RB1 role after a strong 2025 (nearly 1,400 scrimmage yards, 13 TDs). Drake London (WR, Falcons) — Top-5 WR if healthy, extrapolating his 2025 ~1,300-yard pace (limited to 12 games by injury) across a full season as Atlanta\'s clear alpha. Carnell Tate (WR, Titans) — Rookie WR2 finish; the No. 4 overall pick and \"best receiver in the draft\" paired with breakout QB Cam Ward in a retooled vertical offense. The bottom line: none are safe, but the author likes all five to pay off as league-winning value. submitted by /u/Old-Oven1693 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1554:\"EDIT: TLDR: Five bold 2026 fantasy football bets, each asking you to draft a player a tier above his current price: Cam Ward (QB, Titans) — Finishes top-12 QB after a QB23 rookie year, powered by a late-season TD surge (10 of 15 TDs from Week 11 on), better protection, and new weapons Wan\'Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate. Kenneth Walker III (RB, Chiefs) — Reigning Super Bowl MVP finishes top-6 RB now that he finally has a true bellcow role after his Seattle committee split. Travis Etienne Jr. (RB, Saints) — Posts a second 1,000-yard season and top-12 PPR finish in an uncontested RB1 role after a strong 2025 (nearly 1,400 scrimmage yards, 13 TDs). Drake London (WR, Falcons) — Top-5 WR if healthy, extrapolating his 2025 ~1,300-yard pace (limited to 12 games by injury) across a full season as Atlanta\'s clear alpha. Carnell Tate (WR, Titans) — Rookie WR2 finish; the No. 4 overall pick and \"best receiver in the draft\" paired with breakout QB Cam Ward in a retooled vertical offense. 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Here\'s what the data says about when to buy floor vs. ceiling at each position.\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1uyaczu/i_studied_1455_drafts_across_5_years_to_find_the/\";s:11:\"description\";s:3702:\"My co-host and I run a small fantasy football YouTube channel focused on analytics and scouting. We have a 12-year dynasty rookie hit rate study that we\'ve been building for a while, and we recently turned that same methodology into a redraft study. We pulled ADP from 1,500+ leagues (2021–2025) via Fantasy Football Calculator, matched every drafted player to their FantasyPros season finish, and tracked hit rates across two dimensions: Startable Rate: the rate at which players returned a Top 12 QB/TE season, Top 24 RB season, or Top 36 WR season. League Winner Rate: the rate at which players finished top 6 at their position, returning league winner type value. A roster full of starters, while valuable for depth, doesn\'t win you a championship. You need to know where ceiling bets actually payoff and where they don\'t — and honestly, we found some of the results pretty surprising. Some of the biggest takeaways: Wide receiver is the ceiling play in Round 1. 50% of WRs drafted in Round 1 finished as league winners. Running backs? 33%. The positional scarcity crowd is playing a floor game in a round where ceiling is on the table. Makes sense when you think about it — Round 1 WRs are your JSNs, Pukas, Ja\'Marr Chases, your target-volume monsters. And when you combine it with the fact that WR league winner hit rates are cut in half in round 2 (26%), the optimal path starts to become clear. Round 2 is the last dependable ceiling window for running back. This might be the most actionable finding in the whole study. RB league-winner odds actually go up from Round 1 to Round 2 — 33% → 37%. Then they fall off a cliff to 14% in Round 3 and 5% by Rounds 4–6. If you don\'t land your league-winning RB by the end of Round 2, the data says you\'re probably not getting one from the draft. Rounds 4–6 are a ceiling graveyard for RB and WR. Both positions sit at 5% league-winner odds in this range. And RB floor is only 40% startable — it\'s a bit of a landmine. People chase upside here, but this is actually the worst range in the draft to do it. Meanwhile, QB and TE league-winner odds are at their best relative to cost in this same range. So if you still need your onesie positions, this is the spot. Round 3 is a fork in the road. RB and WR still carry solid floor here (~76% and 72% startable), but ceiling craters. QB is 44% league winners and TE is 57%. So your Round 3 pick is really a philosophical decision — lock in safe RB/WR floor, or swing for elite QB/TE upside with a Josh Allen or a Trey McBride/Colston Loveland type (assuming Bowers is gone). Rounds 7–12 are dart-throw territory. Floor and ceiling both bottom out, which means the \"safe pick\" is kind of a mirage in these rounds. This is where you want to think in if/then terms — if this handcuff hits, if this rookie hits, if this backfield shakes out a certain way, then this guy has Top-6 potential. Drafting with the right mindset across a large volume of picks is way more important than any individual pick in this range. We broke all of this down into a round-by-round optimal draft path in the full video, and the next episode in the series applies this framework directly to this year\'s ADP — naming the players who fit each round\'s ceiling and floor profile. We’ll try our hand at predicting the hits and misses at each position. Full video linked above. Happy to answer questions about methodology or talk through the data if anyone wants to dig in. Sample sizes, thresholds, and sourcing are all documented in the study. And the full spreadsheet with all the hit rates is shown in the last part of the video, for anyone interested. submitted by /u/FFgoldmine [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4180:\"My co-host and I run a small fantasy football YouTube channel focused on analytics and scouting. We have a 12-year dynasty rookie hit rate study that we\'ve been building for a while, and we recently turned that same methodology into a redraft study. We pulled ADP from 1,500+ leagues (2021–2025) via Fantasy Football Calculator, matched every drafted player to their FantasyPros season finish, and tracked hit rates across two dimensions: Startable Rate: the rate at which players returned a Top 12 QB/TE season, Top 24 RB season, or Top 36 WR season. League Winner Rate: the rate at which players finished top 6 at their position, returning league winner type value. A roster full of starters, while valuable for depth, doesn\'t win you a championship. You need to know where ceiling bets actually payoff and where they don\'t — and honestly, we found some of the results pretty surprising. Some of the biggest takeaways: Wide receiver is the ceiling play in Round 1. 50% of WRs drafted in Round 1 finished as league winners. Running backs? 33%. The positional scarcity crowd is playing a floor game in a round where ceiling is on the table. Makes sense when you think about it — Round 1 WRs are your JSNs, Pukas, Ja\'Marr Chases, your target-volume monsters. And when you combine it with the fact that WR league winner hit rates are cut in half in round 2 (26%), the optimal path starts to become clear. Round 2 is the last dependable ceiling window for running back. This might be the most actionable finding in the whole study. RB league-winner odds actually go up from Round 1 to Round 2 — 33% → 37%. Then they fall off a cliff to 14% in Round 3 and 5% by Rounds 4–6. If you don\'t land your league-winning RB by the end of Round 2, the data says you\'re probably not getting one from the draft. Rounds 4–6 are a ceiling graveyard for RB and WR. Both positions sit at 5% league-winner odds in this range. And RB floor is only 40% startable — it\'s a bit of a landmine. People chase upside here, but this is actually the worst range in the draft to do it. Meanwhile, QB and TE league-winner odds are at their best relative to cost in this same range. So if you still need your onesie positions, this is the spot. Round 3 is a fork in the road. RB and WR still carry solid floor here (~76% and 72% startable), but ceiling craters. QB is 44% league winners and TE is 57%. So your Round 3 pick is really a philosophical decision — lock in safe RB/WR floor, or swing for elite QB/TE upside with a Josh Allen or a Trey McBride/Colston Loveland type (assuming Bowers is gone). Rounds 7–12 are dart-throw territory. Floor and ceiling both bottom out, which means the \"safe pick\" is kind of a mirage in these rounds. This is where you want to think in if/then terms — if this handcuff hits, if this rookie hits, if this backfield shakes out a certain way, then this guy has Top-6 potential. Drafting with the right mindset across a large volume of picks is way more important than any individual pick in this range. We broke all of this down into a round-by-round optimal draft path in the full video, and the next episode in the series applies this framework directly to this year\'s ADP — naming the players who fit each round\'s ceiling and floor profile. We’ll try our hand at predicting the hits and misses at each position. Full video linked above. Happy to answer questions about methodology or talk through the data if anyone wants to dig in. Sample sizes, thresholds, and sourcing are all documented in the study. And the full spreadsheet with all the hit rates is shown in the last part of the video, for anyone interested. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/FFgoldmine\"> /u/FFgoldmine </a> <a href=\"https://youtu.be/mptSGAg42oc?si=F1Q8gwNrl6D4xN44\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1uyaczu/i_studied_1455_drafts_across_5_years_to_find_the/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784224919;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Reddit FantasyFootball\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:15:\"fantasyfootball\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8130;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Trey McBride\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2861;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a31ecc0c7769ee3b5d6c3aa3002eddc9\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"The Perfect 2026 Dynasty Startup Draft: 1QB Balanced\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/16/the-perfect-2026-dynasty-startup-draft-1qb-balanced/\";s:11:\"description\";s:46:\"We offer up the latest startup draft strategy.\";s:7:\"content\";s:4472:\"\n \n We begin with our 2026 <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/tag/perfect-startup-draft-fantasy/\">“Perfect Draft” strategy series</a>, focusing on how to win your startup dynasty drafts. Anyone who has followed us for any length of time knows you can’t enter a draft without a strategy, but which strategy you choose will directly affect who you want to target. With that in mind, these are the strategies we’re going to cover:\n\nWin Now\nValue\nBalanced\nProductive Struggle\nFake Punt\nBully QB/TE\nZero RB\nRobust RB\n\nToday, we’ll continue the series with a balanced strategy in a single-quarterback format.\nA balanced draft is effectively the midpoint of the aggregate of the other draft strategies shown in the bulleted list above. A good result should yield a team that is ready to compete right away, as well as in a three-year window, and shouldn’t inherently skew towards the presence or absence of a certain position. Analogous to the teachings of Mr. Miyagi, the balanced drafter allows more dogmatic owners to “attack” their selections with a narrow focus, while playing “defense” in the form of open-mindedness to the strengths of all available players.\nGiven the overarching mantra of “take the best player available,” this tactic may be toughest to predict in real life, as the bullishness of others may influence drift from ADP. Still, it remains a worthwhile exercise to prognosticate potential outputs. So, by using DLF’s <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp/index.php?type=startup\">June 2026 1QB Dynasty ADP</a> let’s have the perfect dynasty draft implementing the balanced strategy!\nFirst Round\nEarly (Team 1): <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993338/Jaxon_Smith-Njigba\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a>, WR SEA\nIt’s hard to go wrong at the top. However, JSN was the PPR WR10 in 2024, and then rocketed to a status as the PPR WR2 last season. 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He is a great RB to have on a contender. There are more words dedicated to the \'sell\' side than \'buy\' side. This isn\'t an indictment on Cook. It\'s because I think everyone, including me, view him as a strong contender for a top 12 RB season. So I think it\'s more useful to dedicate thoughts to the \'sell\' side. While everyone says sell a year early rather than a year late - it\'s harder to do in practice. Here are a few things that have me at least considering seeing if I can get a haul. He is going to be 27 years old at the start of the next season. And he is 190 pounds. There has been a recent countertrend to the RB age cliff - but it\'s important to note that discussion usually starts with big athletic freaks like Henry, Barkley, and Taylor. At 27 and 190 pounds, Cook would be entering a limited profile of backs to finish highly in fantasy. You\'d be looking at names like Sproles and Dunn, and not many recently. Calling it 190 pounds does cherry pick a little - and if you made it 200 pounds you\'d add Eckler, Rice, Charles and Westbrook to the list. But 10 pounds lighter does matter at that size, and even at 200 pounds it\'s a limited list. Out of all the guys listed above, Cook is the tallest (leaner) at 5\' 11\'\' It\'s hard to find someone who finishes top-10 at 190 pounds in the last ten years - and when they do -it\'s when they are young. Cook might be a physical/situational freak. But me might not. Most of the guys in the list from number 2 had a robust passing profile. Cook is no slouch in catching passes, but he isn\'t elite there either - finishing 22nd with 33 catches last year. But he likely isn\'t going to transition into a guy who catches 60-70 passes as he ages into his 28 and 29 year old season. Cook\'s touches by year since his rookie season are: 110, 281, 239, and 342 - good for 4th in the league. We always hear about the drop off in performance after a high touch season. In other words, 35% of his career carries happened last year. 342 touches is a significant amount of touches for anyone, specifically at his size. The pro-Cook side would rightfully point out he has relatively low mileage at this point of his career (under 1000 touches) - the counter would be he\'s entering uncharted territory. Cook has been boosted by touchdowns - finishing with 18 in 2024 and 14 in 2025. Those are somewhat repeatable numbers, but for what it\'s worth the Vegas over/under is 10.5 - with the juice being on the over. Although an argument could be made that Allen will run less as he gets older. Cook\'s contract is easier to get out of after 2026 - and his last extension was contentious. Just some food for thought. 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And he is 190 pounds. There has been a recent countertrend to the RB age cliff - but it\'s important to note that discussion usually starts with big athletic freaks like Henry, Barkley, and Taylor. At 27 and 190 pounds, Cook would be entering a limited profile of backs to finish highly in fantasy. You\'d be looking at names like Sproles and Dunn, and not many recently. Calling it 190 pounds does cherry pick a little - and if you made it 200 pounds you\'d add Eckler, Rice, Charles and Westbrook to the list. But 10 pounds lighter does matter at that size, and even at 200 pounds it\'s a limited list. Out of all the guys listed above, Cook is the tallest (leaner) at 5\' 11\'\' It\'s hard to find someone who finishes top-10 at 190 pounds in the last ten years - and when they do -it\'s when they are young. Cook might be a physical/situational freak. But me might not. Most of the guys in the list from number 2 had a robust passing profile. Cook is no slouch in catching passes, but he isn\'t elite there either - finishing 22nd with 33 catches last year. But he likely isn\'t going to transition into a guy who catches 60-70 passes as he ages into his 28 and 29 year old season. Cook\'s touches by year since his rookie season are: 110, 281, 239, and 342 - good for 4th in the league. We always hear about the drop off in performance after a high touch season. In other words, 35% of his career carries happened last year. 342 touches is a significant amount of touches for anyone, specifically at his size. The pro-Cook side would rightfully point out he has relatively low mileage at this point of his career (under 1000 touches) - the counter would be he\'s entering uncharted territory. Cook has been boosted by touchdowns - finishing with 18 in 2024 and 14 in 2025. Those are somewhat repeatable numbers, but for what it\'s worth the Vegas over/under is 10.5 - with the juice being on the over. Although an argument could be made that Allen will run less as he gets older. Cook\'s contract is easier to get out of after 2026 - and his last extension was contentious. Just some food for thought. 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Even after more than two years away from the game, his impact on the franchise is undeniable, and the mere possibility of wearing No. 99 again has captivated the NFL world. As training camp approaches, here’s a look back at the biggest Aaron Donald offseason rumors, the speculation that sparked them, and why the conversation has refused to slow down.\n\nWith the Rams training camp set to begin on July 25th, there is bound to be more news regarding Aaron Donald within the next two weeks. \n\nBased on the conditioning needed to be ready for an NFL season, I believe Aaron Donald is likely to participate in training camp. 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Every defensive player from that team is gone (including, for now, Donald).Only six remain from the 2023 roster, with the four listed above, offensive lineman Kevin Dotson, and defensive tackle Larrell Murchison.It\'s another example of how dramatically NFL lineups change from one year to the next. Every season really is a one-year experience for each franchise. By the next year, many things will be very different.For Donald, despite being gone for only two years, he\'ll see only one familiar face on defense if/when he puts his No. 99 uniform back on and takes the field.The good news is that the Rams have reloaded on the fly, with a team that has been a consistent playoff contender (except for 2022) and that is the favorite to win the Super Bowl without Donald. 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Dobbins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2869;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9009c22ce497b03d6282282bff42a446\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Will You Draft A Vikings Player In Fantasy?\";s:4:\"link\";s:159:\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-discussion-chat-message-board/97590/minnesota-vikings-news-and-links-will-you-draft-a-vikings-player-in-fantasy\";s:11:\"description\";s:294:\"I was thinking about those of you who play fantasy football and what your thoughts are on Vikings players. Is there any player you would draft? What do you think the chances of that player having a solid season? Obviously, Justin Jefferson is at the top of the list but he is at the mercy […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:24750:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end TJ. Hockenson (87) reacts with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after catching a touchdown pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images | Brad Rempel-Imagn Images \n\nI was thinking about those of you who play fantasy football and what your thoughts are on Vikings players. Is there any player you would draft? What do you think the chances of that player having a solid season? Obviously, Justin Jefferson is at the top of the list but he is at the mercy of whatever QB is starting.\n\nFantasy Football Sleepers, Busts & Predictions: 2026 Minnesota Vikings <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/fantasy-football-sleepers-busts-predictions-2026-minnesota-vikings\">https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/fantasy-football-sleepers-busts-predictions-2026-minnesota-vikings</a>\n\nSleeper: Kyler Murray, QB Take out last year, and Kyler Murray has never finished worse than 12th in fantasy points per game at quarterback or put up under 18.1 PPG in a season. Last year, in five games, he was 20th in PPG at 16.2. So the question comes down to whether you think 2025 was what we might see from Murray going forward.\n\nHere’s the thing: We saw the Cardinals bench him last year (or “bench” him, with an injury/phantom injury) when it was clear he wasn’t part of their future. If he comes out for the Vikings this year and looks lost under center, there’s no real reason or the Vikings to roll with him going forward, either. If you’re going to lose anyway, might as well give one more shot to J.J. McCarthy. And that’s the best type of fantasy player. Someone who will play but have bad games is someone you feel obligated to put in your lineup. Someone who will either be good or be benched? There’s no sweat. Play him or move on.\n\nYou can get Murray at QB17 in ADP. I can all but guarantee he won’t be the No. 17 quarterback this season. If he’s the starter all season, his floor is QB14 or so (and his baseline is higher). If he’s not putting up borderline QB1 numbers, he’s not going to be the starter all season.\n\nBust: Jordan Mason, RB\n\nIn his career, he has four 100-yard games. All four came when he was starting and McCaffrey or Jones was out. He has nine games with 15-plus carries, and eight came without Jones or McCaffrey. As a committee back, he just doesn’t get enough ground work to be worth it. And he absolutely does not make up for it through the air — Mason has 28 receptions in four seasons for 173 yards and no touchdowns. He’s LeGarrette Blount as a receiver without being LeGarrette Blount on the ground.\n\nBold Prediction: The Vikings Win the NFC North The Vikings were marginally successful last year despite everything at quarterback being patently unacceptable. They don’t need Josh Allen-esque quarterbacking to be a very good team. As proof of that, we need only look back at the Vikings in 2024. Sam Darnold was good. Better than he’d ever been before. But this wasn’t a quarterback becoming elite and carrying his team to 14-3. It was a quarterback playing pretty well and good coaching and support leading to excellent results.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://optimusfantasy.com/minnesota-vikings-fantasy-2026/\">https://optimusfantasy.com/minnesota-vikings-fantasy-2026/</a> <a href=\"https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/minnesota-vikings-fantasy-football-team-preview-for-2026\">https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/minnesota-vikings-fantasy-football-team-preview-for-2026</a>\n\n\n\nI think the only players I would select are Jefferson who you probably have to do it in the first round which is dicey and Kyler Murray late in any fantasy draft. My sleeper pick would be TJ Hockenson.\n\n\n\nThe rookies report in 10 days!\n\nThe first training camp practice is 16 days away. Rookies report to training camp in 10 days.\n\nRookie Arrival: First-year players report to the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota, on July 26. Veteran Arrival: Returning players and full-squad activities begin two days later on July 28.\n\n2026 Vikings Training Camp Full Schedule <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/schedule/vikings-events/training-camp/schedule\">https://www.vikings.com/schedule/vikings-events/training-camp/schedule</a>\n\nDATE : TIME : PRACTICE Saturday, Aug. 1 : Noon- 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 : 5 – 11 p.m. : 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. : Joint Practice with Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Aug. 20 : Noon – 5 p.m. : 2:30 p.m. : Joint Practice with Baltimore Ravens\n\nThe Minnesota Vikings 2026 preseason schedule features three matchups Week 1: Saturday, August 15 at New York Giants (1:00 PM ET) Week 2: Saturday, August 22 vs. Baltimore Ravens (12:00 PM ET) Week 3: Friday, August 28 at Denver Broncos (Time TBD)\n\n\n\nMinnesota Vikings News and Links\n\n2026 Minnesota Vikings Fantasy Preview: Can Justin Jefferson return to the WR1 ranks? <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/news/2026-minnesota-vikings-fantasy-preview-can-justin-jefferson-return-to-the-wr1-ranks\">https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/news/2026-minnesota-vikings-fantasy-preview-can-justin-jefferson-return-to-the-wr1-ranks</a>\n\nO’Connell enjoyed stable, healthy quarterback play in 2022 and 2024 and called plays accordingly. Across those two seasons, O’Connell’s offense ranked third in neutral game pass play rate (63.3 percent), eighth in offensive plays per game (67.2) and play-action pass play rate (28.9), 17th in shifts and motion rate (56.6 percent) and 12th in EPA per play (0.010). His 56.8 percent neutral game pass play rate and 26.8 percent play-action pass play rate from last season both rank 12th, but both figures are sizable decreases from his 2022 and 2024 ideals–and the two data points are the 2025 Vikings’ only qualifying top-20 finishes.\n\nIn 2025, Murray averaged more yards per pass play on plays featuring shifts, motion and/or play action than he did without. McCarthy delivered inverse results, his per-play efficiency declining whenever O’Connell added a creative tactic to his play calling. Murray is clearly the better fit in this regard.\n\nMcCarthy (QB30), wide receiver Justin Jefferson (PPR WR21), running back Jordan Mason (PPR RB36) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (PPR TE26) were the team’s top, respective skill position finishes last year. Vikings No. 2 wide receiver Jordan Addison finished as the PPR WR43 while starting running back Aaron Jones, injured almost all season, banked a PPR RB44 finish.\n\nA quarterback better suited to O’Connell’s play-calling preferences should improve some or all of the Vikings’ skill position players’ stock this year. … 2026 Minnesota Vikings Win Total DraftKings Over/Under: 8.5 Pick: Under (-110)\n\nSharp Football Analysis lists the Vikings with the 16th-softest schedule. Projecting the Vikings for exactly 8.0 wins is, frankly, reasonable. DraftKings lists the over for 8.5 wins at -105. The Vikings could be 1-5 entering their Week 6 bye after playing vs. GB, @ CHI, @ TB, vs. MIA and @ NO. Their second win could come via a home game against the Indianapolis Colts, but they then play @ DET, vs. BUF, @ GB and vs. SF, which could easily net them another four losses, albeit perhaps close ones. Home tune-ups against the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers can get Minnesota back on track before playing @ NE and vs. DET. The Washington Commanders hired new offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason, which could produce anything from a fearsome, new-look squad to a disorganized disaster. The Vikings host them in Week 16 before flying to New Jersey for what should be a winnable game against the New York Jets. A Week 18 home game against the Chicago Bears could be the over/under fulcrum.\n\n\n\nNFL Coaches, Execs and Scouts Still Rank Justin Jefferson High Among Peers <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-coaches-execs-scouts-still-200740148.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-coaches-execs-scouts-still-200740148.html</a>\n\nBut over at ESPN, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler does his positional rankings a bit differently, using all of his connections around the league to create a ranking system built on the opinions of active NFL coaches, executives and scouts.\n\nIn other words, this is how decisionmakers and talent evaluators view current players in the NFL. Which brings us to Fowler’s recently released wide receiver rankings, where Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson holds down the No. 2 spot.\n\n\nJustin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 5 Age: 27 | Last year’s ranking: 2\n\n\nJefferson, a past No. 1 on this list with a historic six-year start to his career, did not vie for the top spot as strongly as he has in years past. But he registered No. 1 or No. 2 votes on around 70% of the ballots, with several voters considering him a cut above the rest.\n\n“I go by who I’d want on my team in a game or a season, and I still think he’s super talented,” an AFC executive said. “He’s a proven commodity that can do everything you need and can adapt to any defensive look.”\n\n\n\nVikings QB named among those who could be a value in fantasy <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-qb-named-among-those-005033751.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-qb-named-among-those-005033751.html</a>\n\nAlex Kay of Bleacher Report went over ideal late-round quarterbacks to target in fantasy football drafts for 2026 and listed Kyler Murray at the top of the list. Murray currently sits as QB17 with an ADP of 112. Here is part of what Kay had to say:\n\nAt his best, Murray is a dynamic dual-threat weapon who can dissect defenses with his arm and rack up yardage and scores with his legs. He boasts a career 67.1 percent completion rate with 20,460 yards and 121 touchdowns through the air in 87 contests. Murray’s scrambling ability is what truly separates him in fantasy football, as he’s picked up 400-plus rushing yards and scored at least five touchdowns on the ground in each of the four seasons he missed three or fewer games during.\n\nAlthough he’s only being drafted as a backup in most leagues, Murray will have a legitimate shot at putting together his best season yet. He’ll be working under a renowned quarterback whisperer in Kevin O’Connell while playing alongside some of the league’s top pass-catching weapons such as Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings.\n\n\n\nCris Carter declares Kyler Murray is the ‘ingredient’ Vikings needed <a href=\"https://www.dazn.com/en-CA/news/football/cris-carter-kyler-murray-ingredient-vikings-qb-needed/dgsef0sw2379144l165x76ft9\">https://www.dazn.com/en-CA/news/football/cris-carter-kyler-murray-ingredient-vikings-qb-needed/dgsef0sw2379144l165x76ft9</a>\n\nThe Vikings finished 9-8 in 2025 despite cycling through three subpar quarterbacks in J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer.\n\nCarter gave credit to the team for achieving that feat, saying, “Who else around the league is able to win games without good quarterback play? It’s really hard to do, impossible to do.” … Carter believes the two-time Pro Bowler is in a great spot to succeed.\n\n“Kyler Murray is in a situation like a lot of other good players,” he said. “The magic happens sometimes when you put those horns on, and that purple helmet.\n\n“Now he has everything around him, offensive line, running game, an offensive mind [O’Connell] that’s going to put him in the best position to be able to win, one of the most elite receiving corps we have in the National Football League.”\n\nThat wideout group, led by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and bolstered by the arrival of Jauan Jennings in free agency, is the best Murray has ever had to work with.\n\nCarter loves what he sees going into 2026, provided Murray can get his head down.\n\n“He’s in a great situation; he’s got tremendous experience, but we all have to grow as players. If he continues to grow, if he accepts KOC’s coaching… he will bring an ingredient to the Vikings offense that we haven’t had in years.”\n\nMurray, one of the more dangerous quarterbacks with his legs, has 3,193 yards on the ground in just 87 games, and Carter believes that will make the difference.\n\n“If you look at the top quarterbacks, every other one is a dual threat. When everything breaks down on third down, you have a guy that can get you a first down, and that’s what Kyler can do.”\n\n\n\nEx-Vikings Coach Brad Childress Weighs in on Minnesota QB Battle <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-vikings-coach-brad-childress-180044390.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-vikings-coach-brad-childress-180044390.html</a>\n\n\n\nVikings Reuniting With Former Edge Rusher is Perfect Gamble as Offseason Slows Down <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/vikings-reuniting-with-former-edge-rusher-is-perfect-gamble-as-offseason-slows-down-01kxh13601a9\">https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/vikings-reuniting-with-former-edge-rusher-is-perfect-gamble-as-offseason-slows-down-01kxh13601a9</a>\n\nThe Titans primarily used Ward as an edge rusher, and he came through with a career-high 47 pressures on 410 pass-rushing snaps. He also matched his career-best with five sacks, and he’s still unsigned as a free agent with training camp approaching.\n\nIf the Vikings came calling, they may have a spot for Ward to pitch in. Using Ward as an edge rusher may be the best course of action and rotating him in could provide depth behind their two starters. Signing Ward may not cost much and would add competition at the position, which is currently featuring Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and Bo Richter as favorites to make the roster.\n\nThe biggest benefit is that Ward could remain on the team even if Ingram-Dawkins is successful in his transition from an interior defender to the edge. Lining up on the defensive line could provide a boost and it could be helpful if first-round pick Caleb Banks struggles with his troublesome foot or Domonique Orange has a rough transition to the NFL.\n\n\n\n1 Trade Each NFL Team Should Consider Before the 2026 Season Starts <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25454350-1-trade-each-nfl-team-should-consider-2026-season-starts\">https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25454350-1-trade-each-nfl-team-should-consider-2026-season-starts</a>\n\nMinnesota Vikings: Trade a late 2027 pick for Kansas City Chiefs CB Kristian Fulton\n\nAside from Byron Murphy Jr., the Vikings’ cornerback group is highly questionable with Isaiah Rodgers and James Pierre in line for big roles. Rodgers had a decent 2025 campaign, allowing an 88.2 passer rating in coverage. Pierre only has 13 career starts.\n\nMinnesota should add veteran insurance to cover the boundary when Murphy lines up in the slot. Fulton could be serviceable in that role. Last year, he only appeared in eight games but allowed a solid 81.7 passer rating in coverage. The 27-year-old may be behind L’Jarius Sneed and Nohl Williams on the Chiefs’ depth chart.\n\nWith 53 career starts, Fulton could take on a prominent role on the perimeter in nickel packages or provide quality depth.\n\nKansas City Chiefs: Trade CB Kristian Fulton for a late 2027 pick\n\nAssuming rookie first-rounder Mansoor Delane starts on the boundary, Nohl Williams, L’Jarius Sneed and Fulton will battle for the No. 2 spot. A third-round pick from the 2025 draft, Williams has upside. Sneed is back for his second stint in Kansas City and has experience in Steve Spagnuolo’s system.\n\nFulton will likely be the odd man out of the cornerback rotation. He missed nine games last season due to injuries and has only one year left on his deal. The Chiefs should shop him in exchange for 2027 draft capital. At 27, with 53 career starts, Fulton could carve out a decent role elsewhere.\n\nNote: Moton does not mention the missed games when suggesting him for the Vikings. I like Jackson Powers-Johnson in a trade.\n\n\n\nVikings Insider Sheds Light on the Lingering Harrison Smith Decision <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/harrison-smith-retirement-decision-2/\">https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/harrison-smith-retirement-decision-2/</a>\n\nHarrison Smith has yet to make any decisions on retirement just yet, but The Athletic’s Alec Lewis provided a bit of insight into how things might shake out with the veteran safety.\n\n“I’d say it’s still up in the air,” said Lewis. “I said this on the radio on Tuesday, but I just do not think you can rule out the possibility that he returns at some point. I don’t believe there is a very clear-cut timeline. It’s more so how does Harrison’s body feel? How does his mind feel? And it feels to me as if the Vikings are giving him essentially a blank canvas for him to color on to allow them to then see if he wants to continue playing and allowing him to make that decision on his own time.”\n\n“This is a guy who can do a lot of things,” Lewis continued. “What you can’t replicate is being in the fire of games on Sundays. And so I think, if he doesn’t hang it up, it will be because replicating that in his life is part of why so many people love playing this game. So that’s what I’d say.”\n\n“If Harrison Smith isn’t out there, one of the guys capable of being that hub of communication is Josh Metellus, which would mean he would play in the deep deep half. Now, the question for me is who is playing opposite him?” asked Lewis.\n\n“Is it going to be Jay Ward? Would it be Theo Jackson, or would Jakobe Thomas be able to assimilate well enough into this team and this defense to be able to step in and start back there? And so that for me, I think if Harrison Smith does not return to start the season, I think so much of what that room can be is contingent on Jakobe Thomas’ ability.”\n\n\n\nDid the Vikings Learn Anything From Their 2025 Disaster? <a href=\"https://zonecoverage.com/2026/minnesota-vikings-news/did-the-vikings-learn-anything-from-their-2025-disaster/\">https://zonecoverage.com/2026/minnesota-vikings-news/did-the-vikings-learn-anything-from-their-2025-disaster/</a>\n\nAnalyst sheds light on which Vikings’ rookies could start in 2026 <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/analyst-sheds-light-vikings-rookies-022522893.html\">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/analyst-sheds-light-vikings-rookies-022522893.html</a>\n\nMinnesota Vikings have real expectations for their mid-round NFL Draft picks, with two potential starters coming from them <a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/minnesota-vikings-real-expectations-nfl-draft-picks-caleb-tiernan-jakobe-thomas-max-bredeson/\">https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/minnesota-vikings-real-expectations-nfl-draft-picks-caleb-tiernan-jakobe-thomas-max-bredeson/</a>\n\nTraining camp preview: Offensive line <a href=\"https://www.purpleinsider.football/p/training-camp-preview-offensive-line\">https://www.purpleinsider.football/p/training-camp-preview-offensive-line</a>\n\n2026 Vikings Training Camp Preview: Wide Receivers & Tight Ends <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-preview-wide-receivers-tight-ends\">https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-preview-wide-receivers-tight-ends</a>\n\n2026 Vikings Training Camp Preview: Running Backs & Fullback <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-preview-running-backs-fullback\">https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-preview-running-backs-fullback</a>\n\n2026 Vikings Training Camp Preview: Quarterbacks <a href=\"https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-preview-quarterbacks\">https://www.vikings.com/news/2026-training-camp-preview-quarterbacks</a>\n\nVikings Film Breakdown: Studying Rookie Safety Jakobe Thomas <a href=\"http://vikings.com/news/jakobe-thomas-safety-film-breakdown-review-analysis-2026\">http://vikings.com/news/jakobe-thomas-safety-film-breakdown-review-analysis-2026</a>\n\nHow the Vikings Walk into $25 Million in Added Cap Space for 2026 <a href=\"https://purpleptsd.com/2026/vikings/top_news/the-vikings-walk-25m-cap-spac/\">https://purpleptsd.com/2026/vikings/top_news/the-vikings-walk-25m-cap-spac/</a>\n\nDillon Bell Is the Secret Option to Help Solve the Vikings’ Running Back Concerns <a href=\"https://zonecoverage.com/2026/minnesota-vikings-news/dillon-bell-is-the-secret-option-to-help-solve-the-vikings-running-back-concerns/\">https://zonecoverage.com/2026/minnesota-vikings-news/dillon-bell-is-the-secret-option-to-help-solve-the-vikings-running-back-concerns/</a>\n\n\n\n\n\nAgain, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:\n\nWhile navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasm\n\nNo discussion of politics or religion\n\nNo feeding of the trolls\n\nLeave the gender hatred at the door\n\nKeep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)\n\nSpeaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags\n\nNo pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer\n\nIf you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784221355;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"Daily Norseman\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Minnesota Vikings discussion\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6794;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Justin Jefferson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2870;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e3a7cfbab5af0057cd3f9aa6e9527c43\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Titans news: Cam Ward in Quarterback episode 1\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/65946/titans-news-cam-ward-in-quarterback-episode-1\";s:11:\"description\";s:360:\"Cam Ward is one of the quarterbacks featured on Quarterback on Netflix. The series follows four different quarterbacks through the 2025 season: Ward, Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, and Jayden Daniels. I am only in the second episode currently, but it has already provided some really interesting insights into the Titans’ 2025 season. The most interesting […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1850:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan talks to quarterback Cam Ward (1) in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images \n\nCam Ward is one of the quarterbacks featured on Quarterback on Netflix. The series follows four different quarterbacks through the 2025 season: Ward, Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, and Jayden Daniels. I am only in the second episode currently, but it has already provided some really interesting insights into the Titans’ 2025 season.\n\nThe most interesting piece from episode one was Ward talking Brian Callahan into a play in the 4th quarter of the Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. The Titans had a 3rd and 24 at Denver’s 38-yard line down 13-12 with just over 10 minutes left to go. A field goal there would have given the Titans the lead in a game no one expected them to have a chance in.\n\nWe don’t know what play Callahan wanted to run there, but on the episode you can hear Ward talking him into a passing play and promising he won’t take a sack. Callahan listens to his rookie quarterback in his first NFL game on the road and calls the pass play. Ward takes a sack, and the Titans have to punt.\n\nWho knows if the result of the game would have been different if the Titans got a field goal there, but it was a bad look for Cally. You cannot let Ward, especially at that point in his career, dictate what you are going to do there. The quarterback is always going to want to be aggressive. The coach is responsible for reigning that in.\n\nHave you been watching Quarterback? 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When Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner paid a visit to Lawrence North High School […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7710:\"\n\n\n \n Lawrence North Wildcats Monshun Sales (1) catches a pass against Warren Central Terrell Harris (2) on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, during a game between the Lawrence North Wildcats and Warren Central at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nMost high school football players dream about meeting an NFL star and would have asked for a picture or advice, but Indiana’s top high school recruit asked to compete in a 1-on-1 matchup against the very best in his home city.\n\nWhen Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner paid a visit to Lawrence North High School during a Q-Collar collaboration event last week, he wrapped up his appearance by inviting the players to ask their own questions.\n\nSales did more than just raise his hand, he raised the stakes.\n\n“Can we 1-on-1?” Sales asked.\n\nThe Wildcats instantly came alive after the practice session to back up their teammate. Gardner, one of the NFL’s most elite shutdown cornerbacks, smiled before he answered back.\n\n“Are you trying to put me on a clip bro? I’m going to show up with all my equipment on.”\n\nWithout missing a beat, Sales looked back at him and nodded. \n\n“I’m coming to see you.”\n\nThe exchange lasted only a few seconds, but it revealed something that has followed Sales throughout his football journey. Sometimes a rising player just needs that one interaction that can boost their confidence, but this was not just empty bravado, it’s who he is. \n\nLawrence North head coach Pat Mallory couldn’t help but introduce Sales to Gardner. \n\n“That’s the No. 1 receiver in the nation.”\n\n\nno. 1 WR recruit challenges Sauce. 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/KInFk2iXrO\">pic.twitter.com/KInFk2iXrO</a>— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) <a href=\"https://x.com/Colts/status/2077080577841180862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe 6-foot-5, 205-pound receiver is widely regarded as one of the standout gems of the 2027 recruiting class. His combination of size, verified track speed and ball skills has made him one of the most coveted players in America. That doesn’t guarantee separation from Sauce, but the matchup illustrates why NFL scouts are so fascinated by Sales’ ceiling. \n\nI was able to witness firsthand last year while watching Sales compete in a 7-on-7 tournament at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind., plus at another winter showcase put together by Indiana Preps. The first thing written wasn’t about a route or a touchdown, which usually helps me remember specific plays. It was his elite size and real hands for an outside receiver. A few series later came another note that caught my attention, trackhawk speed. \n\nAnyone familiar with 7-on-7 style football tournaments knows how chaotic it can be because of the limited possessions. Games were played on a running clock, so each possession matters. Corners don’t have time to make adjustments on the fly when standing across from them is a 6-foot-5 receiver who blows past you and erases any leverage. \n\nThat combination is what makes him so dangerous. Defensive backs are forced to choose between protecting against the deep ball or playing physical at the line. Against Sales, neither option works. By the end of the first game, after watching defensive backs try to double team their coverage against him, I underlined one bold word across the page. Unguardable.\n\nHe created separation with long, effortless strides. When defenders pressed, he used his frame to gain leverage before accelerating downfield and when the football was thrown, it rarely mattered who was in a better position. He simply went and caught it. He mentioned he planned to train and improve his route running to match his skill set with his frame. \n\n“Yeah, it was my plan because I’m big,” Sales said in January. “I really wanted to get better at running every route and sinking my hips.”\n\nSales actually owns the height advantage over Gardner, who rarely sees a receiver that can match his height and speed. At 6-foot-3, Gardner has built a reputation as one of the longest and most physical cornerbacks in football. During three seasons at Cincinnati, he garnered his reputation by never allowing a touchdown reception in coverage. That dominance made him a unanimous All-American before the New York Jets selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.\n\nHe didn’t need much time to prove he belonged, as Gardner became a First-Team All-Pro in each of his first two NFL seasons. Sauce established himself as one of the league’s true shutdown corners that can eliminate one side of the field. Offensive coordinators often design game plans to avoid throwing his direction, a level of respect reserved for only a handful of defensive backs in today’s pass-heavy league. According to Pro Football Focus, Gardner ranked tenth among qualified cornerbacks in both defensive grade (76.9) and lowest reception rate (48.6%). \n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DavjRFhK9gD/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\nWhy challenge him? Because elite competitors are wired differently. The best players don’t spend their time wondering whether they belong. They prove it. Gardner admitted if an NFL player would have shown up to his high school, he would have also asked the pro to line it up. \n\nLast fall, Sales caught 37 passes for 794 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging a staggering 21.5 yards per reception. Nearly every catch felt like an explosive play waiting to happen. His athleticism extends beyond football, too. On the track, he has posted times of 10.81 seconds in the 100 meter dash. His record-setting 21.09 finish in the 200 meters won him an individual state title as a sophomore in 2025, which explains why defensive backs so rarely recover once he gets behind them.\n\nTomorrow comes the biggest decision of Sales young athletic career.\n\nSales is expected to announce his college commitment Friday during The Pat McAfee Show, choosing between Indiana, Alabama, LSU, Ohio State and Texas. Should he choose to stay home and sign with the Hoosiers, he would become the highest-rated football commitment in program history and a defining recruiting victory for HC Curt Cignetti as Indiana continues its rise as a national powerhouse coming off an undefeated 16-0 season capped off by its first College Football Playoff national championship.\n\nRecruiting analysts project Sales as a prototype outside receiver capable of stretching defenses vertically while winning contested catches with an enormous catch radius. 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Our FantasyPros experts have all the answers for who they are targeting when looking for depth in the middle rounds.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nMid-Round RB & WR Targets\nWhich RB with a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-rb.php\">half-PPR ADP between RB25-48</a> are you targeting the most in your drafts and why?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a>\n“Jonathon Brooks is one of my favorite picks in fantasy drafts this season. He was widely viewed as arguably the best running back in his draft class, and the only thing that has kept him from showcasing that talent has been injuries. His injury risk is already baked into his ADP, but if he can stay on the field, he has legitimate league-winning upside.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/nickpenticoff\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Penticoff</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.ffastronauts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Astronauts</a>)\n“It’s Jonathon Brooks by a nose over <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-monangai.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Monangai</a> and Blake Corum. The latter two play in much better offenses, but unlike Monangai and Corum, Brooks has a chance to become his team’s lead back on the merits. Obviously, it’s hard to feel completely confident investing in a player who’s torn the same ACL twice, but the reports about Brooks’ recovery have been overwhelmingly positive, and no one is losing their fantasy league because their ninth-round pick didn’t pan out. The Panthers spent a second-round pick on Brooks. I suspect they’d like to see him surpass Chuba Hubbard at some point. Brooks had an exciting prospect profile. Hubbard had a nice year in 2024 but has otherwise been a replacement-level RB. I’m betting Brooks has the lead RB job in Carolina before Halloween.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Fitz_FF\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Fitzmaurice</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n“Jonathan Brooks is the running back I’m betting on because I want exposure to ambiguous backfields, where talent can rise to the top. Last season we already watched <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> overtake Chuba Hubbard for the lead role last season, finishing with 1,000+ rushing yards while averaging 4.6 yards per carry compared to Hubbard’s 3.8, showing that Dave Canales isn’t afraid to ride the more productive back. Brooks entered the league as an intriguing rookie, and now another year removed from his ACL injury, the path to a three-down workload is there. At an RB36 price tag, I’m happy to bet on talent winning out over uncertainty.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">James Emrick-Wilson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://thearmchairscoutingcorner.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armchair Sports Corner</a>)\n“Jonathon Brooks, Panthers: Two ACL tears and just three games across the past two years make Brooks seem like a risky pick. But the price is much easier to stomach when he’s joining your roster as an RB3 or RB4. He’ll likely begin in a complementary role alongside Chuba Hubbard, but there’s room to displace the veteran if Brooks can recapture the form that made him a Round 2 pick in 2024.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/KEnglishDS\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin English</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://draftsharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Sharks</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum (RB – LAR)</a>\n“Blake Corum is on one of the top offenses in the league and has stand alone value at RB34 in ADP. We saw his opportunities increase and fantasy points followed. Starting Week 7 Corum averaged 10 carries and 53 rushing yards per game and he had standalone value. The Rams had a 49.7% success rate on designed runs. Corum is one of the top handcuffs in the league and has league winning upside if anything were to happen to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a>. If you are drafting a back this late, you are looking for a home run and Corum could be it.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/DynastyDorks\" rel=\"noopener\">David Heilman</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://keeptradecut.com/trade-calculator\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Trade Calculator</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR)</a>\n“Chuba Hubbard was quietly the biggest winner winner of the off-season at the running back position by losing his competition and gaining a ton of help in the off-season. His only competition now has had single digit rushes in the last 2 years for 2.2 YPC and is recovering from the 2nd ACL tear in his right knee alone. Hubbard had a top-8 offensive line in run blocking last year and now adds a 1st round OT, the Packers left tackle, the 17th ranked center (PFF), and several key defensive pieces which should create many run-heavy game scripts. Hubbard suffered a calf injury after the 4th game last year but was on pace for over 1300 yards in that small sample size. This follows up the 1300+ yard season he had the year before which shows he can produce when given the opportunity. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Weigal</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasysharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasySharks</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)</a>\n” <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-etienne.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Etienne</a>‘s departure on free agency opens up the lead RB role in Jacksonville, and I think that Tuten could win that competition. When it comes to Bhayshul “Rootin\'” Tuten, his talent is obvious. He’s the fastest RB north, south, east, and west of the Pecos, according to Yosemite Sam Ringo. And while I’ll admit I’m not the biggest Carolina Panthers’ fan out there, there are fantasy points to be had if we can pick the right RB. Brooks has more pedigree coming out of college than teammate, Chuba Hubbard. Knee injuries derailed his promising career so far, but he appears healthy now. If Brooks can stay healthy, he has the ability to be a bell cow RB. Brooks’ current ADP on FantasyPros is at RB 41 which makes him a major sleeper and a potential league winner if he hits!” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MarkRingo12\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Ringo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sleepersandbusts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleepers and Busts</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason (RB – MIN)</a>\n“Jordan Mason only has to beat out <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a> who is on his last legs in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings didn’t add any depth to the position this offseason and after last years issues at quarterback, the offense will want to take pressure off either option to allow for maximum success. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Jpep20\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Pepe</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQbjFMAFWWe4UvSBdWfqcw\" rel=\"noopener\">Beyond The Gridiron</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET)</a>\n“If I draft Jahmyr Gibbs, I am drafting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isiah-pacheco.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isiah Pacheco</a> no matter what. Quickest way you will lose your Fantasy Football league if you do not go out of your way to draft the obvious handcuff to your most prized player. This is the first season Gibbs has the ‘bellcow’ label, and while it is exciting, and he is the obvious #1 pick, something we have not had in a number of years, you better be insured because if you are not, your season is over.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BEASTDOMECOM\" rel=\"noopener\">Muntradamus </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.beastdome.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beast Dome</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard (RB – TEN)</a>\n“I’ll be drafting Tony Pollard a TON this year. Pollard remains the clear leadback for the Titans entering the 2026 season. Last year, he ranked 15th in snap share, 17th in opportunity share, and 16th in weighted opportunities, but because of the putrid offensive situation he found himself in, he was only the RB29 in fantasy points per game. This can be traced to his five total touchdowns, which were a result of an offense that was 30th in points per game and 32nd in red zone scoring attempts per game, so it makes sense that he also ranked 49th in red zone touches. Pollard was still solid on a per-touch basis. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 25th in explosive run rate and 22nd in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Brian Daboll, his new offensive coordinator, has historically ridden one running back in his offenses, and Pollard looks to be that guy this season. Pollard should find running room in 2026 with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnell Tate</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wan’Dale Robinson</a> added to the passing game, improved play from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-ward.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Ward</a>, and an offensive line that last year was quietly 13th-best in yards before contact per attempt. Pollard will be lingering in the RB3 range in plenty of drafts, but I think he returns strong RB2 value and production this season.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/dbro_ffb\" rel=\"noopener\">Derek Brown</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n“Drafting Tony Pollard offers rare, workhorse volume at a discount, as he is coming off his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season where he racked up 275 touches (242 carries for 1,082 yards and 33 receptions) in Tennessee. He did this despite a bottom-five offensive line on a team that scored the 3rd fewest total points in 2025. Even so, he ranked as the 15th best RB in yards after contact per attempt in 2025 (3.2) and 9th best in explosive runs of 10+ yards (27). Furthermore, he is a prime candidate for touchdown regression; despite seeing 18 red-zone carries, he converted just five into scores, a rate that will surely rise under Brian Callahan’s improving offense. Tethering this high-floor, three-down workload and explosive after-contact ability to such a cheap draft cost makes Pollard a safe weekly floor with a premier option to deliver matchup-winning spike weeks.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Dadbodfantasy\" rel=\"noopener\">Avery Thrasher</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://thebrandedsports.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Branded Sports</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White (RB – WAS)</a>\n“One of my favorite targets at his current ADP (RB38) is Rachaad White. Although he’s currently listed second on the Commanders’ depth chart, his elite third-down ability gives him a clear path to earning more snaps. White has played at least 16 games in each of his four NFL seasons and has finished as the RB36 or better every year. His receiving ability provides a reliable PPR floor, and a fresh opportunity in Washington gives him intriguing upside at his cost.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BASportsPodcast\" rel=\"noopener\">Brady Auer</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/basportscards\" rel=\"noopener\">BA Sports Podcast</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)</a>\n“Personally, I find it hard not to gravitate towards RJ Harvey at his RB29 APD. Although he is sharing work with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a> at least initially, Harvey would see a greatly increased role in the case of a Dobbins injury, which has been all too common since Dobbins came into the league. After the bye week following Dobbins’ injury in 2025, Harvey operated as the clear lead back, finishing no worse than RB24 weekly through weeks 13-17. I wouldn’t be surprised if he is given more opportunity in 2026 just based on this production alone; not to mention that Harvey is a much more dynamic pass-catcher and red zone threat than Dobbins in this offense, which should give him standalone value even if Dobbins does play the whole slate of games. The only thing that would make me more hesitant to draft Harvey is if his value keeps inflating up into RB2 range, as there are definitely other strong backs in around that ADP. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ItsPic86\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacob Piccolo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://m.youtube.com/c/TrueRGM\" rel=\"noopener\">TrueRGM</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)</a>\n“I was out on Jaylen Warren last year, but I won’t make that same mistake again for 2026. Even losing a majority of the passing-down work and splitting touches with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a>, Warren still averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game in half-PPR formats, good for RB18. Gainwell is gone, and Rico Dowdle now joins Warren in the backfield. The 5’8″ Warren has <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Rodgers</a>‘ trust, and because of that, he should see most of the snaps on passing downs, which is where he excels. Last season, he ranked second in catch rate (88.9%), fourth in yards per route run (1.81), and seventh in yards per reception (8.3) among all running backs. Coming off the board somewhere near the Round 6/Round 7 turn, Warren makes for a fine RB2 or FLEX option in your lineups without breaking the bank. “ \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wolf Trelles-Heard</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle (RB – PIT)</a>\n“The former Carolina Panther turned Pittsburgh Steeler, Rico Dowdle will be a steal at his current RB32 price. Dowdle is coming off of two straight 1,000 yard seasons, one of which in 2024 came with the Dallas Cowboys. You may ask, who was the coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 2024 that gave Dowdle his first real crack in a featured role? Well, if you said Mike McCarthy go get yourself a gold star because, you are correct. The Jaylen Warren roadblock could be a problem, but if Dowdle can prove to be the more efficient runner of the two while securing high-leverage touches in Pittsburgh, Dowdle could win this job and be the Steelers running back to roster in 2026. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/eddybigbird\" rel=\"noopener\">Ed Birdsall </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://talkingpointssports.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking Points Sports</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenny Gainwell (RB – TB)</a>\n“Kenny Gainwell finally came on last year as a trusted dump-off running back for Aaron Rodgers. During the off-season, he signed a 2-year/ $14 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That size investment in a running back guarantees that he will have a big role in an offense that was supposed to feature <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving</a> until injuries slowed his ascension in the 2025 season. Word out of mini-camp is that Gainwell and Irving will be at a near 50/50 split this season, and owners can anticipate Gainwell getting a majority of the pass-catching work. As the RB37 that makes Gainwell a player that all owners should target in the mid-rounds, especially owners who begin the draft wide receiver heavy.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Djdoveinc\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Dove</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.thefantasycouriers.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy Couriers</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/premium/dynasty-free-trial/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nWhich WR with a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-wr.php\">half-PPR ADP between WR25-55</a> are you targeting the most in your drafts and why?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emeka-egbuka.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)</a>\n“Everyone is talking about Emeka Egbuka with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans</a> no longer in the fold, but Egbuka’s production took a significant dip across the board when <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Godwin</a> was on the field last season. In the nine games Godwin played, Egbuka averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game. In the eight games without Godwin, that number jumped to 13.0 FPPG. I believe Godwin will be the WR1 in this offense, and I’ll gladly take the discount.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/nickpenticoff\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Penticoff</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.ffastronauts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Astronauts</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn Tyson (WR – NO)</a>\n“Jordyn Tyson is a perfect fit with Kellen Moore. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Olave</a> is still the top target, but there is plenty go around. Olave primarily plays outside and draws attention from the teams top cornerback. Moore’s offenses historically have funneled targets to the slot, where Tyson should play primarily. Tyson will be a great value where he is currently being drafted.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/DynastyDorks\" rel=\"noopener\">David Heilman</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://keeptradecut.com/trade-calculator\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Trade Calculator</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)</a>\n“Rome Odunze is the value Chicago Bear to own this year and will outproduce <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden</a> entirely. Odunze was off to an insane start in 2025 before his foot injury with an average of 1 touchdown per game and a pace of 1200+ yards. In their 10 healthy games together before injury, Burden had 28 targets to Odunze’s 84. In terms of film, Odunze just meshes better with the wild, rocket arm of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a> and is the better receiver for this offense. It’s hard to see how Burden is going so far ahead of him and how Odunze is not going as a top-30 receiver. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Weigal</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasysharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasySharks</a>)\n“Rome Odunze is shaping up to be one of the best value selections in drafts this summer. The WR29 off the board, it seems people forgot just how good Odunze was at the start of last season where he ripped off five scores in his first four contests while gathering 35 targets in that stretch. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a> has departed for Buffalo, freeing up 85 targets to go around in this high-powered Chicago offense. Expect Odunze to push for 1,000 receiving yards in his third pro season, with a real shot of coming down with double digit scores as well in 2026.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/eddybigbird\" rel=\"noopener\">Ed Birdsall </a>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://talkingpointssports.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking Points Sports</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)</a>\n“A lot of fantasy analysts are writing Marvin Harrison Jr. off as a bust. I think that’s a mistake. Arizona has a new head coach this season, Mike LaFleur. LaFleur comes over from Los Angeles under the tutelage of offensive wiz, Sean McVay. McVay’s offense features a pass-oriented attack, the same one where a fantasy star WR named Puka plays. In addition, the Cardinals added more juice to the offense with RB <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> and bolstered their line with Guard <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-bisontis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Bisontis</a>. With a current ADP at WR 32, Harrison seems cheap given his talent and the potential of an improved Cardinals’ offense in 2026.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MarkRingo12\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Ringo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sleepersandbusts.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleepers and Busts</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Watson (WR – GB)</a>\n“Christian Watson has the chance to take over as the alpha in Green Bay. His size and speed is second to none and his ability to dominate without <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> there is finally emerging. I would expect a high route percentage which means we have a chance at a WR1 season from Watson. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Jpep20\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Pepe</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQbjFMAFWWe4UvSBdWfqcw\" rel=\"noopener\">Beyond The Gridiron</a>)\n“The Packers let Romeo Doubs depart in free agency, then signed Watson to a four-year, $110.5 million extension. He earned it with an explosive 35-611-6 line in 10 games, plus a yards per route run that ranked fifth in a sample of 76 WRs with 50+ targets. He produced despite coming off a torn ACL in Week 18 of 2024. Now, with good health, Watson should cruise to career highs in 2026.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/KEnglishDS\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin English</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://draftsharks.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Sharks</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall (WR – SF)</a>\n“<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ricky-pearsall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Pearsall</a>, sitting at WR45, is free money this season. Last year was another injury-marred campaign, as he was limited to nine games played with a PCL sprain that plagued him all year, essentially. Pearsall still flashed when he was on the field, with four top-24 weekly finishes in those nine games (WR20, WR11, WR21, WR22). Last year, Pearsall only drew a 17.4% target share, but he averaged 58.7 receiving yards with 2.02 yards per route run and 0.103 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Last year, among 109 qualifying receivers, Pearsall ranked 23rd in yards per route run and 22nd in first downs per route run. On a per-route basis, Pearsall was excellent. Yes, Mike Evans was added to this offense along with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-kirk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Kirk</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dezhaun-stribling.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Zhaun Stribling</a>. I don’t see Kirk or Stribling impacting Pearsall’s role and volume in this offense if he can stay healthy. If Pearsall can finally put together a full, healthy 17-game season, this could be his breakout year. I’ll be heavily overweight in Pearsall exposure this year across my leagues. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/dbro_ffb\" rel=\"noopener\">Derek Brown</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n“Ricky Pearsall has a 10th-round ADP at WR45, and there’s a good chance he proves to be a bargain at that price. He’s a hyper-athletic former first-round pick who’s battled injuries but has shown intriguing flashes. Pearsall’s rookie season was thwarted when he was shot in a robbery attempt in late August, but he had 14 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns in the 49ers’ last two regular-season games. In 2025, Pearsall topped 100 yards in two of his first three games. Then he injured his PCL in Week 4, didn’t come back until Week 11, and wasn’t himself upon his return. But once again, Pearsall flashed at the end of the season, with 11 catches for 181 yards in the last two regular-season games he played. Mike Evans and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-kittle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Kittle</a> are heading into their age-33 seasons and have injury concerns of their own. Pearsall should have opportunities to pop in his third NFL season.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Fitz_FF\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Fitzmaurice</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/josh-downs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Downs (WR – IND)</a>\n“My favorite wide receivers to target at his current ADP (WR47) is Josh Downs. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a>‘s departure, Downs enters the season as the Colts’ WR2 behind Alec Pierce and has the opportunity to capitalize on 110 vacated targets. He ranked among the top 20 wide receivers in separation score, according to PFF, highlighting his ability to consistently create space. The Colts also showed confidence in Downs by moving on from their top receiver from last season, setting him up for an expanded role in 2026.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BASportsPodcast\" rel=\"noopener\">Brady Auer</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/basportscards\" rel=\"noopener\">BA Sports Podcast</a>)\n“Josh Downs is my favorite breakout receiver because the role is finally catching up to the talent. Michael Pittman’s departure leaves behind 111 vacated targets, and Indianapolis has been vocal about expanding Downs’ usage beyond being primarily a slot receiver, giving him more opportunities to stay on the field in two-WR personnel while still creating mismatches inside. The efficiency has already been there; his 0.25 career Targets Per Route Run ranks alongside some of the NFL’s best young receivers, and he has consistently earned targets despite playing one of the league’s most difficult roles. If he gets the target share increase I expect, Downs has a legitimate chance to lead the Colts in targets and make WR47 look like a MASSIVE pricing mistake.” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">James Emrick-Wilson</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://thearmchairscoutingcorner.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armchair Sports Corner</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce (WR – IND)</a>\n“I think Alec Pierce could smash his WR36 ADP, for a number of factors. Firstly, seeing as how his current ADP is back end WR3, that alone should allow him to greatly outperform his current value. Coming off of a season where Pierce finished as the WR24, it would take an injury or a performance drop off to finish at his current ADP or worse. Given Michael Pittman Jr’s departure from the Colts and the 111 vacated targets, I find it hard to believe the Pierce won’t at least match his 2025 output, even if he only receives a small percentage of those extra targets. Yes, I know Pierce is a boom or bust type receiver and there will be down weeks, but when the season is all said and done, I would be shocked if he finished as the WR36 or worse. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ItsPic86\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacob Piccolo</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://m.youtube.com/c/TrueRGM\" rel=\"noopener\">TrueRGM</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mike-evans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Evans (WR – TB)</a>\n“Does Mike Evans have one more elite season left in him? With a move to San Francisco hopefully rejuvenating and motivating him, I’m willing to bet he does. Remember, he left Tampa Bay after 12 seasons and chose the 49ers for a reason. He’ll step in as the X receiver in Kyle Shanahan’s offense and should thrive catching passes from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-purdy.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Purdy</a>, who ranked sixth in catchable pass rate (75.7%) and first in deep ball catchable pass rate (62.9%) in 2025. Even at 33 years old, Evans remains a dangerous vertical threat, and he’s one of the greatest touchdown scorers in NFL history. There’s high-end WR2 upside here if he can stay healthy, and you can draft him at WR27 prices. ” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wolf Trelles-Heard</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">FantasyPros</a>)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilson (WR – ARI)</a>\n“From week 11 to 18 last year, Michael Wilson was on fire! He took over the WR1 for the Arizona Cardinals offense, which was one of the highest volume pass attacks in the NFL. This was the role many owners expected Marvin Harrison, Jr. to have with the Cardinals, and according to rankings, many still believe he will. Wilson is currently the WR38, which is a bargain for a team’s best wide receiver. Adding fuel to that excitement is the news from head coach/play-caller Mike LaFleur, who said that he will be using Wilson as the Z-receiver in a role modeled after how Lafleur used <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a>. If this comes to fruition, Wilson will be a steal in the 7th round of drafts this summer!” \n– <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://twitter.com/Djdoveinc\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Dove</a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.thefantasycouriers.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantasy Couriers</a>)\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/cheat-sheets/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" 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Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\nAs we continue our Reacts polls leading up to Cleveland Browns training camp, now we focus on the team’s most potent weapon on offense last year: tight end Harold Fannin.\n\nThe rookie third-rounder excelled, leading the team with 72 catches for 731 yards and 6 touchdowns. Even though David Njoku missed 5 games during the season, his stats paled in comparison in his final year with the team, as he logged 33 catches for 293 yards and 4 touchdowns.\n\nThere was a clear changing-of-the-guard at the tight end position, and it made it easier for the team to lead Njoku walk as a free agent this offseason. 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This is especially a consideration for the Rams and Nacua, given his injury history, to say the least.\n\nThese were the ten most expensive cap hits for receivers in 2025, per Spotrac:\n\nIs that self-explanatory enough?\n\nWhich teams had success?\n\nI think the lowest bar we can use for measuring success in the NFL is making the playoffs, and out of these top ten contracted wide receivers, only two of their teams made the playoffs: Philadelphia and Chicago. The players from those teams, AJ Brown and DJ Moore, were both traded after the season. 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Moral of the story: not only can a great receiver not carry the team, but even two great receivers can’t.\n\nThe best duo that money can buy still can’t buy wins in the AFC unless they have a Pro Bowl quarterback.\n\nThe sweet spot\n\nAs I mentioned, only three of the top 15 on this list helped their teams make the playoffs, but those numbers change dramatically when you look at spots 16-23.\n\nEight of the nine teams represented here made the playoffs last year, but even then, many of these players weren’t really instrumental in that happening, with Tutu Atwell and Brandon Aiyuk jump off the page as non-contributors. \n\nThe Patriots have released Stefon Diggs, and Jauan Jennings was not re-signed by the 49ers.\n\nIf you want to measure the ultimate success of the top-paid players, you have to go to the Super Bowl. Both teams had players in the top twenty of the pay scale, but Cooper Kupp (20th) would have to be considered a bit player over the course of the year, when compared to the performance of Jaxon Smith-Njigba (49th), and Diggs was only able to account for 37 yards receiving in the big game.\n\nSo what does it mean for Puka?\n\nLooking at the number of players being traded or released after the season, even after having relative success, I think the league is looking at contracts for receivers as more of a temporary or transient thing than as a long-term commitment. Teams aren’t necessary looking for long-term relationships anymore, but just short-term settlements.\n\nThe Eagles extended A.J. Brown in 2024 and traded him two years later, a full year before his new contract is set to begin. 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This series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Pittsburgh Steelers who are +5,000 odds. Article TL;DR: The Steelers and long-time Head Coach Mike Tomlin parted ways this offseason. Replacing Tomlin is Mike McCarthy, who was apparently a good enough signing for Aaron Rodgers to return on a 1-year $22.5M deal. Back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle was signed to replace Kenneth Gainwell in the backfield. Dowdle and fellow RB Jaylen Warren are on similar contracts through 2027 and will likely serve as a 1-2 punch, with both seeing nearly 50% of snaps. The Steelers bolstered their offensive line during the draft, selecting tackle Max Iheanachor in round one and guard Gennings Dunker in round 3. WR Michael Pittman was acquired in a trade and the Steelers drafted WR Germie Bernard in round two to give Rodgers additional weapons in the short to intermediate areas of the field. TE Darnell Washington signed a 4-year $42M deal in June to remain with the team through the 2030 season. After 5 consecutive seasons where the Steelers were in the bottom half of the league in terms of total offensive yards, they’ll look to reverse their fortunes behind a Mike McCarthy led offense. McCarthy’s offenses have been in the top half of the league for total yards in six of the last seven seasons. 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After 5 consecutive seasons where the Steelers were in the bottom half of the league in terms of total offensive yards, they’ll look to reverse their fortunes behind a Mike McCarthy led offense. McCarthy’s offenses have been in the top half of the league for total yards in six of the last seven seasons. 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Pittsburgh received a 2026 third-round pick from Dallas, using that pick on quarterback Drew Allar. The trade will be complete in next April’s draft, as the Steelers received a 2027 fifth-round pick and the Cowboys received a 2027 sixth-round pick. Unfortunately […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3616:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 25: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) looks in a pass during game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on December 25, 2025 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. (Photo by Charles Brock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys last May. Pittsburgh received a 2026 third-round pick from Dallas, using that pick on quarterback Drew Allar. The trade will be complete in next April’s draft, as the Steelers received a 2027 fifth-round pick and the Cowboys received a 2027 sixth-round pick.\n\nUnfortunately for the Steelers, the trade has not aged well after one season. DK Metcalf caught just 59 passes in 2026, while Pickens was a Second-Team All-Pro after hauling in 93 receptions and nine touchdowns in his first year with the Cowboys. \n\nAfter Pickens’ massive season, he was voted as the No. 7 wide receiver in the NFL by league executives and scouts, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.\n\n“One of the best I’ve ever seen at the contested catch,” <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49252915/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">a veteran NFL offensive coach said, via Fowler</a>. “There’s such untapped ability there. It’s just a consistency issue and where his head’s at week to week.”\n\nWhile the trade can be defended for a multitude of reasons, including <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-george-pickens-showed-up-late-to-steelers-christmas-game-vs-chiefs\">Pickens reportedly being consistently late for meetings and arrival times for games</a>, as well as multiple on-field tantrums, his immediate breakout after leaving Pittsburgh and pairing with a top quarterback like Dak Prescott doesn’t paint the Steelers in a good light.\n\nNow apart of one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses, Pickens and the Cowboys could be a team we see make it to the NFC Championship Game and represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172430/joe-flacco-calls-out-steelers-t-j-watt-for-big-hit-quarterback-netflix\">Joe Flacco calls out Steelers’ T.J. 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We know he can produce Pro Bowl numbers, lead one of the league’s better regular-season offenses and shoulder the expectations that come with being the quarterback in Dallas. What may be different in 2026 isn’t Prescott himself, but the talent and continuity surrounding him.\n\nOffensive line\n\nGoing back to the start of his career, Prescott has worked with some of the best offensive linemen in the game, and this might be the most continuity he has had along the O-line since his rookie year back in 2016, when he was playing behind the likes of Travis Fredrick, Zack Martin and Tyron Smith.\n\nNow it’s the likes of Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker and Tyler Smith, who has been named to three consecutive Pro Bowls. Sure, the tackles leave a lot to be desired, and this unit has only one offseason together, but the foundation is there, and two years of continuity in any position group is an exception in today’s NFL. This team surrendered only 31 sacks last season, ranking them 11th in the NFL in that category. For this line, it appears to be just the beginning of what is a growing and developing unit, giving Prescott the time he needs and opening the door for the running game as well, which also helps him immensely.\n\nRunning backs\n\nSpeaking of the run game, the Cowboys had the ninth-best rushing attack in yards. Dallas rushed for 2,136 yards; they had the sixth-best attack in yards per carry at 4.6 and scored 18 TDs in 2025, making them a remarkably effective unit. It was that effectiveness that helped open up the offense for Prescott and make the unit one of the most effective in the NFL.\n\nOnce again, that was a strength for Prescott when he first came into the league; we all remember the Zeke years and how explosive that offense was. In 2026, Dallas doesn’t have that star power, but what the running back position could offer this year, if some of the pieces behind Javonte Williams develop, this could be the most complementary run game Prescott has played with.\n\nWide Receivers\n\nOn to what could be the deepest and most explosive group of pass-catchers Prescott has ever played with. Between CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens: one first-team All-Pro selection, three second-team All-Pro selections, and six Pro Bowls. Prescott has thrown to some fantastic wide receivers in his career: Dez Bryant, Amari Cooper, Michel Gallup, and Cole Beasley. It’s hard to say, however, that each iteration of a great receiver in Dallas has been paired so well with another weapon, like Lamb and Pickens.\n\nPundits throughout the league agree that both are, in their own right, No. 1 receivers, and each brings their own style that sets them apart; now, with up-and-coming receiver Ryan Flournoy in the fold, this corps could be the most lethal Prescott has ever thrown to.\n\nTight end\n\nThis room is one of the most flexible and reliable on the whole team. This group, which features Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker, Brevyn Spann-Ford, Princeton Fant and Michael Trigg, won’t back down from any task given to them. The group blocks very well and contributes consistently in the pass game. 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Alec Pierce’s new $114 million deal makes him the big man on campus. Well, at least the big man in the receiver room for the Colts. If he can build on last year, he has a chance to earn every penny. Beyond his own abilities, having […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2449:\"\n\n\n \n Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) runs during the team’s veteran minicamp Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Indianapolis Colts have a new number one receiver. Alec Pierce’s new $114 million deal makes him the big man on campus. Well, at least the big man in the receiver room for the Colts. If he can build on last year, he has a chance to earn every penny. Beyond his own abilities, having a competent group around him will work wonders. When you look at the current roster, however, the options leave something to be desired. \n\nMichael Pittman Jr. is gone. That one is going to sting a bit. Even Pierce, himself, might not be fully healthy to start the season. Whether he is or isn’t, after Josh Downs, the red flags are apparent. Ashton Dulin, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Deion Burks, and Anthony Gould round out the depth. Which name on that list gives you confidence? They may all be NFL caliber players and have a role on this team but the number two receiver, or even the third, isn’t it. Not if the Colts want to win. \n\nThere is veteran talent out there to float the boat while Pierce recovers and provide additional support and cover when he returns. Stefon Diggs is out there waiting for a team. He might not be worth the headache, but the talent is there. Ok, let’s pivot to someone less dramatic. What about Keenan Allen or Deebo Samuel? There were rumors a month ago about the Colts possibly being interested in bringing them on board. Are they the greatest options in the world? 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Likely both, his versatility offers Rams defensive coordinator David Shula a myriad of options within each defensive package.\n\nJaylen Watson – 6’2” 197 lb. \n\nJust coming into his own in his fifth season, he’’ll turn 28 in September and should be part of a Rams one-two punch at cornerback for the next three seasons. Watson brings the Rams what they haven’t had in the Sean McVay era, a big, strong press corner with long arms and acuity in man coverage. At his best, he’s the type of player you can situate outside, against any sized receiver, on an island and don’t have to shade the defense toward him. \n\nIt hasn’t been easy for Watson, he only had two seasons of D1 football sandwiched around the COVID-19 scare. After being drafted in Round 7 of 2022 NFL Draft, he was in the nickel back role and played in 16 regular season games with six starts. He started all three playoff wins on the way to a Super Bowl ring. He won another ring in 2023 and had a fumble recovery in title game. Watson won a starting role in 2024, but broke a leg after six games. 2025 brought another starting season and a solid season. He missed the final two games with a groin injury.\n\n\nFinding players like Jaylen Watson in the 7th round is how you extend a Super Bowl window <a href=\"https://t.co/8i2n4WZSJr\">pic.twitter.com/8i2n4WZSJr</a>— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/NoFlagsFilm/status/1840835328497594860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 30, 2024</a>\n\n\nPrimary backup\n\nEmmanuel Forbes – 6’1” 166 lb. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/139322/rams-depth-chart-emmanuel-forbes-option\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/139322/rams-depth-chart-emmanuel-forbes-option\">Still working on resurrecting his career,</a> Forbes had a Dr.Jekyll/Mr Hyde 2025 for the Rams. He earned 14 starts and had career bests in interceptions (3), tackles (45), and a stellar 18 passes defended. But he also missed 21 percent of tackle attempts, gave up 21 receptions of 10+ air yards, and 217 yards after catch.\n\nForbes is in a contract year and unless disaster strikes, he’s not going to jump McDuffie and Watson for three seasons. He needs to show that he can continue to grow and tighten up those weak areas, proving that he can come off the bench and provide quality reps.\n\nPosition/roster battle amongst the undrafted\n\nJosh Wallace – 5’11” 185 lb. \n\nWith hesitancy, I add Wallace into the cornerback group, but with the overall lack of depth in the unit, he may be pushed into service there full-time. He been a moveable piece in the Rams secondary since being signed undrafted out of Michigan in 2024.\n\nHe has seen action in 32 of 34 regular season games, mostly on special teams, but last year Wallace had 270 reps on defense, almost double his rookie year work. Although that first year was as a traditional corner, the Rams decided to move him to the “STAR” hybrid role in preseason. Last year’s game film shows him playing predominantly deep safety in the Rams Cover2 & 3 pre-snap formations.\n\nWallace is good zone coverage player, who despite his size, is willing and able in run support. Only slightly above average athletically and lacking in long speed, he’s quicker than fast and does have has good length and solid explosive qualities. Fluid in pursuit and coverage with good read/react skills and route recognition coverage. A “Steady Freddy” IQ player rather than risk-taking playmaker. \n\nCam Lampkin – 5’10” 181 lb. \n\nEnters his third season with the Rams, his time being mostly been on the practice squad. He’s played in four games without recording a snap on defense and has logged 31 special teams reps. He’s been a preseason game regular and there’s a lot of film to pore over, for what that level is worth. On it, you can see why he’s stuck around in L.A. and why he hasn’t been able to get a foothold.\n\nFor relatively smaller size, he plays with a feisty, aggressive style, not afraid to mix it up with opposing receivers or blockers. Willing and able to step up in run fits, but has a tendency to attempt chop tackles, throwing a shoulder at the runner’s lower extremities rather than square up, wrap around with his arms and secure things. In coverage, he’s fairly sticky and is quick to close downhill on shorter routes. While he does have good hand/eye coordination and ball-hawking skills, his long speed, acceleration, and arm length can create problems when he has to turn/run in trail position on longer routes.\n\nThe Rams must like the cut of his jib to bring him back again, but it is a difficult case to make for him being more than a hard-working practice squad competitor. Although a longshot, special teams could be a lane for Lampkin. Up until now, he hasn’t gotten a lot of work there—on a below par unit.\n\nAl’zillion Hamilton – 5’11” 186 lb. \n\nAlthough he looks to be very fluid on film and has good arm length (31”), his athletic testing was barely adequate <a href=\"https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=30196&pos=&wu=&ovl=Rams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=30196&pos=&wu=&ovl=Rams\">(4.80 RAS)</a>. He did however, show good speed over distance (4.46) and agility (6.99 3cone). Feisty, cocky play style with plus ball hawking traits. Played slot/nickel early in his career, so there’s an upside for versatility, but was primarily an outside defender, both field and boundary. College film shows he was sticky in man coverage, tracks the ball well and has the hand/eye coordination and physicality to go up and get the ball at catch point. Willing to stick his nose in the action when it comes at him, not a go-getter in pursuit. \n\nHamilton clearly has the instincts, technique, and cover skills, now his job will be to make them translate to bigger, faster pro wideouts. His relative lack of size, strength, and athleticism are the question marks.\n\n\nFresno State CB Al\'Zillion Hamilton (<a href=\"https://x.com/alzillionhamil1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@alzillionhamil1</a>) is an instinctive ball hawk who utilizes outstanding route recognition to fluidly tempo match & stick to WRs throughout the route! Hamilton\'s sudden trigger & twitchy precise feet make him a hidden gem in the 2026 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft</a>… <a href=\"https://t.co/X2Uabicsqk\">pic.twitter.com/X2Uabicsqk</a>— Noah K.M. Chang (@NoahKMChang) <a href=\"https://x.com/NoahKMChang/status/2009079429025112398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nNyzier Fourqurean – 6’ 190 lb.\n\nFourqurean has the frame and athleticism of an NFL corner, with solid length (nearly 32” arms) and big hands (10 1/4”). <a href=\"https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=30375&pos=&wu=&ovl=Rams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=30375&pos=&wu=&ovl=Rams\">8.41 RAS score.</a> His speed over distance (4.65) is lacking, but he checks the boxes for burst, agility, and change of direction. Physical, aggressive play style. Strong tackler, gets his shoulder into contact and wraps up well. Sticky in man coverage, particularly from press. Loose enough to turn and run down the sideline and takes good angles. In the four games I watched, his pedestrian speed was not exploited, although it needs to be noted. It’s a mixed bag in zone, he often allows too much cushion and his trigger back to the ball is a hair slow. He shows good awareness, reads/reacts on routes well and will lay the wood.\n\nFits the Rams backup mold, assignment-based, and tough. With his aggression and tackling, Fourqurean could get a look at safety and rates a long look on special teams. Did not play a down in 2025, lost a court battle for an extra season in late summer.\n\nDrey Norwood – 6’ 187 lb. \n\nWith an <a href=\"https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=30394&pos=&wu=&ovl=Rams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=30394&pos=&wu=&ovl=Rams\">RAS score of 5.67</a>, Norwood’s athletic testing is average. It matches his college game film, none would be considered poor, just not enough to catch much interest. Played primarily outside (both field and boundary). Good experience in Cover3 similar to what the Rams use. In zone, he appears to read/react to quarterback well. He gives up a little too much ground and doesn’t have the quickest trigger downhill to catch point or tackle. In press/man he ’s patient and does a good job of mirroring. Missouri often left him out on an island and in the four games I watched (Auburn, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oklahoma), he wasn’t exploited.\n\nThe sum of his play is better than its individual parts, not one trait stands out, but there are no glaring weaknesses. On film, teams appeared to stay away from his side, a good sign. \n\nAlex Johnson – 6’1” 185 lb. \n\nAfter bouncing around with the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans, all within two years, the Rams signed Johnson to their practice squad last November. Long, lean frame with plus speed (4.44) and arm length (32”)\n\nHis only pro film is from preseason games, 2024 with the Giants and 2025 with the Colts. In his 2024 NY work, he played both high single safety and what appears to be a slot/linebacker/safety hybrid. His coverage, particularly at deep safety appears good and in space he’s a chase-and-drag tackler, but underneath, his run defense was not up to par with his coverage. Not soft, just not as aggressive as you would like a second-level defender to be. Indy used him as a traditional slot, his college position at UCLA and again, his coverage was his strong point.\n\nI’m not sure how the Rams are going to use him, he’s raw in defending the run, but has some coverage chops. He looks very fluid and comfortable as a traditional slot corner, but I would like to see the Rams develop him as a free safety, he can really cover ground.\n\n2026 outlook: Who’s in and who’s out?\n\nAfter the incumbents, Trent McDuffie Jaylen Watson, and Emmanuel Forbes, the field is wide open. To a degree, spending a lot of time cussin’ and discussin’ CB#4 is a bit of a champagne problem, but yet, crazy things can rear their head in a 17-game NFL season. \n\nUnless one of the dark horses really shows out in camp, Josh Wallace is the likely favorite. He had a big jump in reps last season, albeit at safety, but played college corner at a high level. At CB#4, he could still maintain a role with the safety unit. I really like Al’zillion Hamilton’s college coverage film, he’s got attitude and chops. He could surprise if he can show enough physicality. Cam Lampkin has already had two bites at the apple, can’t say say he’s shown enough growth. Nyzier Fourqurean is a corner with a safety mindset, a monster special teams showing is his lane, but it’s a narrow one. Drey Norwood has a bit of a sleeper vibe, you have to cover and tackle to flourish in the SEC. Alex Johnson seems like he’s at least a year away.\n\nThe Rams corner situation, having a dearth of experience behind a solid Top 3, is substantially less dire than it would be with other NFL teams. Defensive coordinator David Shula has leaned heavily into zone coverages and shown that he likes the depth and talent of his safety unit, using a lot of big nickel and dime formations. Both could help mask minor deficiencies in the cornerback room. Both corners and safeties are cross training, with the idea that the best fits for the defensive call are on the field and there’s not much worry about position labels. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784214120;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Los Angeles Rams Depth Chart\";i:1;s:23:\"Los Angeles Rams Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8364;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Trent McDuffie\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2885;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fd6bb7fd48222b12ea026c0db0dfc2b4\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Can Todd Monken Bring Fantasy Luck to the Browns!?\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uy5afa/can_todd_monken_bring_fantasy_luck_to_the_browns/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1931:\"The Cleveland Browns are undergoing yet another transition, as a new coaching staff (including a first-time head coach) enters the villa. Poaching Todd Monken from the Baltimore Ravens to run the Browns. Full Breakdown - https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/cleveland-browns-todd-monken-2026-fantasy-football-impact/ Monken’s staff doesn’t exactly elicit excitement, as it includes two first-time NFL coordinators as well. Monken’s reliance on the run game and attaching that to a shorter passing structure presented plenty of opportunities each game for success and frustration. Key Takeaways: - A core tenet of Monken’s offensive scheme is: a quarterback must have the ability to blend both in-pocket passing and athleticism outside the pocket. Arrow up for the QBs - Look for Boston to become a trusted target of whoever is at quarterback; filling the role as the team’s best possession receiver, Boston really doesn’t have much competition for that role, so he should immediately find himself earning a healthy target share - Look for Judkins to be a weekly RB2, frequently finding himself either as an RB1 or on the fringe; his workload alone should put him in position for 18+ touches every week. - Judkins and Fannin Jr. are the only players you should confidently roster from this roster, as these two players showed last year they can still make a difference in your lineups; even when a QB1 is named, the inconsistencies at receiver make this offense incredibly tough to trust.-- -- - Even while facing negative game script for most of the season, expect the Browns to continue to run the ball, as they showed last year; with the current roster construction and its limitations, running a pass-focused attack isn’t in the cards, unless one of the WRs really stands out (and it’s unlikely). Who do you think can be good for the Browns in 2026!? submitted by /u/CoachstevenP [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2404:\"The Cleveland Browns are undergoing yet another transition, as a new coaching staff (including a first-time head coach) enters the villa. Poaching Todd Monken from the Baltimore Ravens to run the Browns. Full Breakdown - <a href=\"https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/cleveland-browns-todd-monken-2026-fantasy-football-impact/\">https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/cleveland-browns-todd-monken-2026-fantasy-football-impact/</a> Monken’s staff doesn’t exactly elicit excitement, as it includes two first-time NFL coordinators as well. Monken’s reliance on the run game and attaching that to a shorter passing structure presented plenty of opportunities each game for success and frustration. Key Takeaways: - A core tenet of Monken’s offensive scheme is: a quarterback must have the ability to blend both in-pocket passing and athleticism outside the pocket. Arrow up for the QBs - Look for Boston to become a trusted target of whoever is at quarterback; filling the role as the team’s best possession receiver, Boston really doesn’t have much competition for that role, so he should immediately find himself earning a healthy target share - Look for Judkins to be a weekly RB2, frequently finding himself either as an RB1 or on the fringe; his workload alone should put him in position for 18+ touches every week. - Judkins and Fannin Jr. are the only players you should confidently roster from this roster, as these two players showed last year they can still make a difference in your lineups; even when a QB1 is named, the inconsistencies at receiver make this offense incredibly tough to trust.-- -- - Even while facing negative game script for most of the season, expect the Browns to continue to run the ball, as they showed last year; with the current roster construction and its limitations, running a pass-focused attack isn’t in the cards, unless one of the WRs really stands out (and it’s unlikely). 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Now there are more reported details of the contract. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Kamara will earn $6 million in base salary for 2026 with the opportunity to earn up to $8.5 million with incentives.Kamara\'s previous contract had him slated to count $10.45 million against the salary cap in 2026.Kamara, 30, has spent his entire career with New Orleans since the club selected him in the third round of the 2017 draft.Last season, Kamara totaled 657 yards from scrimmage, finishing 2025 with 471 yards rushing with one touchdown along with 33 receptions for 186 yards.The Saints added Travis Etienne at running back in free agency this offseason, which could diminish Kamara’s role in the offense. But the veteran is now set to begin his 10th season with New Orleans on a new deal.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784213713;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4035;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Alvin Kamara\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2887;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"162a7eece1ddf9434d778c578427e4fd\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Alvin Kamara: Agrees to new contract with Saints\";s:4:\"link\";s:60:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/alvin-kamara-11732\";s:11:\"description\";s:234:\"Kamara and New Orleans agreed to terms Thursday on a restructured contract that gives him a $6 million base salary for the 2026 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:234:\"Kamara and New Orleans agreed to terms Thursday on a restructured contract that gives him a $6 million base salary for the 2026 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784213280;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4035;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Alvin Kamara\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2888;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d1d36be205ba977b4c58ab73d003ad55\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview: WR depth roles up for grabs\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166328/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-wr-depth-roles-up-for-grabs\";s:11:\"description\";s:380:\"In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ wide receiver room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster. Previous training camp previews: Roster construction Under the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have typically kept between […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8721:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch (8) practices during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nIn this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ wide receiver room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster.\n\nPrevious training camp previews:\n\n\nQuarterback: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166123/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-quarterback-luke-altmyer\">Can Luke Altmyer force a QB3 role?</a>\n\n\n\nRunning back: <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166210/detroit-lions-2026-training-camp-preview-running-backs\">How RB roles could shift in 2026</a>\n\n\nRoster construction\n\nUnder the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have typically kept between five and six wide receivers on the active roster and at least two on the practice squad. Let’s take a look at what they’ve done in the previous four seasons:\n\nLet’s take a look at what they’ve done in the previous five seasons:\n\n\n2021: Opened the season with seven WRs on the roster but quickly cut that number to six and played out the season with those players.\n\n\n\n2022: Opened with five WRs but expanded to six once Jameson Williams returned from the NFI list.\n\n\n\n2023: Opened with five WRs with Williams suspended, but opted for six once he returned.\n\n\n\n2024: Opened the season with five but expanded to six for Weeks 2-10 (after they released Isaiah Williams), and closed out the rest of the season with just five.\n\n\n\n2025: Opened with five WRs (after trading Tim Patrick), added a sixth (Tom Kennedy) for the final month of the season; only keeping five WRs active on game day.\n\n\nNew veterans and returning youth\n\nWith Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams locked into WR1 and WR2 roles, respectively, and Isaac TeSlaa securing a WR3 role at the end of his rookie season, the Lions return all their starters for 2026. The biggest loss from the wide receiver group was Kalif Raymond’s departure in free agency, but the <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-free-agency/160152/detroit-lions-free-agency-greg-dortch-instant-analysis\">Lions added Greg Dortch</a>—who was with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing in Arizona over the last three seasons—as a replacement.\n\nAdditionally, the Lions drafted Kendrick Law to compete for a key depth role, but <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/165381/detroit-lions-lose-rookie-wr-to-a-torn-acl\">he tore his ACL in OTAs</a> and is expected to miss the season. The Lions are also hoping to see their returning young players like Dominic Lovett and Jackson Meeks take another step in their development, but have also added or re-signed several veterans like Cedrick Wilson, Tom Kennedy, and Malik Cunningham, as well as four receivers from the UFL in Tarik Black, Tay Martin, Lawrence Keys, and Lucky Jackson for depth competition.\n\nThe battleground\n\nIs Greg Dortch comfortably WR4?\n\nWhile most fans believe <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-discussion/165706/detroit-lions-fans-project-top-reserve-wrs-for-2026\">Dortch should easily win the Lions’ WR4 role</a>, he will face considerable competition, including from four returning depth and/or practice squad receivers. His connection with Petzing will certainly give him an advantage, as will his experience; Dortch has played in 66 games, including 17 career starts, and has averaged at least 35% of offensive snaps the previous four seasons. \n\nFor Dortch to succeed in the Lions WR4 role, Petzing will need to feature Dortch’s quickness and ability to create yards after the catch (YAC). When given his opportunities, he’ll also have to show dependable hands and prove to be someone Jared Goff can count on. \n\nCan Dominic Lovett overcome his drops?\n\nLovett didn’t have a very impactful rookie season, but the Lions kept him on the roster all of last year for a reason, and he’ll likely get every opportunity to siphon snaps from Dortch. While Lovett lacks Dortch’s experience, he possesses the long speed to stretch the field vertically (which Dortch lacks), which is an important component in the Lions offense. \n\nLovett’s biggest obstacle to finding the field will be his inconsistent hands. Drops limited Lovett’s opportunities during his rookie season, and they showed up again in the spring during OTAs. For him to challenge for a WR4 role, or secure a spot as WR5, he’ll need to clean up that part of his game.\n\nWill Jackson Meeks’ cross-training at tight end earn him a role?\n\nDespite a terrific preseason that saw Meeks excel in the WR-X role, he didn’t make the 53-man roster and was relegated to the practice squad for the majority of the season. Meeks was elevated for two games due to injuries, but he only saw the field on offense for five snaps and didn’t record a stat. Meeks and Tom Kennedy would battle it out for the Lions WR6 role all season, but it was Kennedy’s contributions on special teams that earned him the role over the last month of the season.\n\nMeeks is an above-average contested-catch receiver with above-average blocking skills, and, at 6-foot-2, 213 pounds, the Lions elected to cross-train him at tight end last season as the team dealt with injuries. Since then, Meeks has packed on muscle and, according to the team’s website, now weighs 235 pounds. In the spring during OTAs, Meeks continued to work mainly with the receivers but also got some time with the tight ends group.\n\nWhile Meeks finished last season as WR7, his ability to play multiple positions could give him an advantage over the majority of the depth players on the roster. This range could allow Meeks to elevate to as high as a WR5/TE4 role this season, but he’ll need to prove that he can consistently play both spots.\n\nCan a veteran WR (Tom Kennedy, Cedrick Wilson, Malik Cunningham) carve out a role?\n\nThe Lions love their veterans, and they’ll have a few solid options who will challenge for depth roles. \n\nKennedy found himself on the active roster for six games last season, mainly due to his special teams contributions, but it’s worth recognizing that he caught all four passes thrown his way and converted two first downs. With his experience, he should enter camp as WR5 or WR6, and will need to work to hold off Lovett, Meeks, and likely Cedrick Wilson.\n\nWilson is entering his eighth season in the NFL (93 games and 16 starts), and earned a ton of praise from coaches this spring for his versatility and consistency. Wilson was a late offseason addition to the roster, but he has the potential to challenge for a spot on the 53-man roster and could climb all the way to WR4 with a great training camp.\n\nCunningham’s ability to act as a gadget player (he’s a former dual-threat college quarterback) got him elevated to the Lions roster for a game last season, but unless he can show more consistency as a true receiver, he will likely face an uphill battle to be more than a practice squad player.\n\nDo any of the UFL WRs have a shot?\n\nAs OTAs/Minicamp came to a close, the Lions added four UFL wide receivers to their 90-man roster, all hoping to show something in training camp. Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson are fresh off a UFL Championship and should provide the Lions depth on the outside; Black at WR-X and Jackson at WR-Z. Tay Martin also brings solid size on the outside to the Lions, while Lawrence Keys gives them depth in the slot and as a punt/kick returner. Keys’ special teams skills will certainly be a wild-card factor for his chances of surprising. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784212212;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Detroit Lions preseason\";i:2;s:27:\"Detroit Lions Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10880;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jack Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2889;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6f04580ec604a8710167dbe42e99c56b\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Eagles News: Should Philadelphia add competition for Jake Elliott?\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177669/eagles-news-should-philadelphia-add-competition-for-jake-elliott\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Three free agent signings who make sense for the Eagles prior to training camp – PhillyVoiceK Daniel Carlson. Carlson has been the Raiders’ kicker since 2018. He was named Second-Team All-Pro in 2021 and First-Team All-Pro in 2022. He is 37 of 51 (72.5%) from […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14835:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 20: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/three-free-agent-signings-eagles-training-camp-brandon-graham-james-daniels-daniel-carlson/\">Three free agent signings who make sense for the Eagles prior to training camp – PhillyVoice</a> K Daniel Carlson. Carlson has been the Raiders’ kicker since 2018. He was named Second-Team All-Pro in 2021 and First-Team All-Pro in 2022. He is 37 of 51 (72.5%) from beyond 50 yards over the course of his career. He’s 12 of 19 (63.2%) from beyond 50 the last two seasons, with a long of 60. By comparison, Jake Elliott is 5 of 15 from beyond 50 the last two years. Carlson connected on 85.0% of his field goal attempts in 2024 and 81.5% in 2025. Those were down seasons for him. Elliott also had down seasons in 2024 and 2025, but was worse, at 77.8% in 2024 and 74.1% in 2025. In fairness, Carlson’s home stadium in Las Vegas was a dome, and Elliott kicks in a much more difficult environment in Philly. But, I mean, it feels a little ridiculous to just hand Elliott the kicking job after two downright bad seasons. At least give him some competition.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177630/espn-nfl-top-10-linebacker-position-list-zack-baun-eagles\">Zack Baun unanimously considered a top 10 linebacker by NFL coaches and executives – BGN</a> The NFL’s best players at each position continue to be revealed by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, and the latest list includes yet another defensive player from the Eagles. Among those considered the Top 10 linebackers throughout the league, Zack Baun emerges in the No. 4 spot — with Jihaad Campbell also receiving at least some Top 10 votes.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/a-dead-horse/\">A Dead Horse – Iggles Blitz</a> Not bad for a below average QB, right? None of this really matters. Hurts was ranked ninth last year. That ranking didn’t help him have a good year or win a playoff game. If anything, the low ranking probably helps since it will serve as a motivating factor for a player who is at his best when doubted.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49354774/2026-nfl-trade-tiers-players-worth-first-round-picks-all-32-teams-contract-value\">2026 NFL trade tiers: Players worth Round 1 picks by team – ESPN</a> Two first-round picks: DT Jalen Carter, CB Quinyon Mitchell. General manager Howie Roseman’s top picks from the 2023 and 2024 draft classes lead the way here, as Carter and Mitchell have quickly become cornerstones on one of the league’s best defenses. They are also still on their rookie deals, with Mitchell ineligible for an extension before next spring. Carter didn’t quite hit the heights that Eagles fans would have hoped a year ago, but turn on the 2024 playoff tape, and you’ll see why so many teams would love to add a player of his talent to their D-lines. One first-round pick and more: QB Jalen Hurts, OT Jordan Mailata, WR DeVonta Smith. Hurts could inspire a whole article on his own given how disparate viewpoints are on the Eagles star. There are organizations that see Hurts as an integral part of a team that won a Super Bowl and made it to a second over the past few seasons, and others who might not even want Hurts’ deal for free given that he’s owed $51.5 million across each of the next three seasons. I’d point out that Carson Wentz still landed the Eagles first- and third-round picks after his collapse in 2020 as a reminder of how much even flawed quarterbacks can net via trade.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7447454/2026/07/16/eagles-offseason-review-howie-roseman-aj-brown/\">Eagles offseason review, Part 1: How reality measured up to our 25-step blueprint – The Athletic</a> 1) Try to convince A.J. Brown to stay. If that doesn’t work, trade Brown and target a late first-round pick by attaching a mid-round pick to Brown. What happened: It was clear the situation with Brown was untenable, so Roseman made the trade and targeted a first-round pick. He did not need to attach a mid-round pick — in fact, he received a fifth-round pick as a sweetener. The difference is my plan included pursuing a 2026 pick to help this year’s roster. The Eagles were willing to wait until 2028 (and 2027 for the fifth-rounder). The cap space they saved by waiting until after June 1 to make the trade was key. Roseman navigated this better than I proposed. I didn’t mind waiting until 2028, and that pick will likely be better than the No. 31 pick this year, but it’s also a reality the Eagles traded a star wide receiver and did not directly add anyone who will help this year’s team in the deal. (They can reallocate the cash saved.)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-2026-most-important-list-lane-johnson/742297/\">Eagles 2026 most important list: Lane Johnson – NBCSP</a> He’s 36 now and entering Year 14 in the NFL. But when he’s healthy, there aren’t many players in the NFL who are better than Lane Johnson. He’s a future Hall of Famer who hasn’t lost a step yet. The Eagles need that to continue in 2026. Last season, Johnson was playing at a familiarly high level until he suffered a Lisfranc injury in November. The plan was for Johnson to eventually return and that was the hope even into the playoffs. But ahead of the playoff game against the 49ers, Johnson’s foot swelled again and he wasn’t able to go.While Johnson is at the age where he considers retirement after every season, he actually wasn’t very close to hanging up his cleats this offseason. “I didn’t want to go out that way,” Johnson explained this spring.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/ranking-all-eight-nfl-divisions-entering-2026-season\">Ranking all eight NFL divisions entering 2026 season – NFL.com</a> 6) NFC EAST. Some might say I’m being too harsh on a division that includes both of 2024’s NFC finalists and the Super Bowl LIX champion, but things change quickly in this league. Derailed by injuries at quarterback and beyond, Washington fell from NFC heavy to afterthought in 2025. Dan Quinn’s defense finished as the worst in the NFL in yards allowed per game, prompting significant reconstruction efforts in early 2026. Jayden Daniels returns after a frustrating and abbreviated sophomore campaign with decreased expectations … but a lasting hope that 2025 was an anomaly. Philadelphia continues to reign as the division’s king, but things aren’t perfect there, either. A.J. Brown is gone, having been traded to New England as a means of ending their drama-filled partnership. Jalen Hurts is learning yet another offensive coordinator, too, getting acclimated with former NFL quarterback and new play-caller Sean Mannion. Despite an 11-6 finish, division title and playoff berth, the vibes surrounding the Eagles were negative, much like they were at the end of the 2023 season. Now, they must prove they can bounce back and return to the successful form that powered them to a Super Bowl triumph in 2024, but they’ll have to do so with a defense that isn’t as strong as that squad was (bonus points for adding Jonathan Greenard, though). If ever there was a time for a new team to unseat the Eagles, it’s now.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/dontayvion-wicks-looks-to-reward-trust-shown-by-eagles\">Dontayvion Wicks looks to reward trust shown by Eagles – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> So, it’s no wonder that when the Eagles hired Packers Wide Receivers Coach Ryan Mahaffey and Quarterbacks Coach Sean Mannion to the coaching staff this offseason, the team quickly made a move to bring along the 6-foot-1 receiver to Philadelphia from Green Bay. “Me and Sean built a relationship just like Coach Mahaffey,” Wicks said about their time with the Packers. “Relationships play a big part in things, so I felt like that was a big part of the reason why, you know, the trust for me to be here and for them to bank on me.” After spending his first three seasons in Green Bay, the Eagles traded for Wicks this April, sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for the talented wideout. “It’s always interesting, you know, trade news. But, I feel like it’s a different opportunity for me, and I’m looking forward to it,” Wicks said of the trade. The Eagles showed their trust even more in the fourth-year receiver by signing him to a two-year contract once the trade was complete.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/210030/ceedee-lamb-george-pickens-ranking\">ESPN says Dallas Cowboys have 2 of best 7 receivers in NFL – Blogging The Boys</a> The Dallas Cowboys’ biggest advantage on their roster at the moment is tied to who they have at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb has been one of the better wideouts in the NFL for a few years now, and this past season George Pickens announced himself as more than just a sidekick. Together Lamb and Pickens comprise arguably the best wide receiver group in the entire league. According to ESPN’s rankings of wide receivers – these are based on their sourcing of league executives, coaches, and scouts – they literally do have the best wide receiver group in the entire league.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/424361/worst-commanders-decisions-adam-peters-2026-offseason-brandon-aiyuk-alec-piece-tyler-biasdaz-trey-amos\">Suspect Commanders decisions Adam Peters made during 2026 NFL offseason – Hogs Haven</a> Not going big at cornerback. This is sorta similar to the receiver argument, but Peters didn’t really address two areas of real need despite having the cap space to do so. He added Amik Robertson in free agency but didn’t pay tons for him – two years, $16 million — showing belief in Trey Amos and Mikey Sainristil. Peters selected both guys in the second round over the last two seasons, so it makes sense he’d back them. Amos is coming off a season-ending leg injury and Sainristill off a rough 2025 campaign. Will they combine with Robertson and play well at a vital position? Adding Rasul Douglas last week was a smart move as competition and injury protection, but there was some quality available in free agency and Peters took a pass. Will that come back to bite them? Maybe, maybe not. And maybe the Commanders shouldn’t have gone big at both receiver and cornerback, but addressing each one lightly might not have been the move.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165292/training-camp-questions-wide-receiver-malik-nabers-odell-beckham-darius-slayton\">NY Giants training camp: Wide receiver questions abound – Big Blue View</a> Malik Nabers’ availability. After two surgeries to repair the OCL he tore in Week 4 of the 2025 season, there have been questions about Nabers’ availability and effectiveness early in the season. GM Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh have maintained an optimistic tone throughout the offseason. That continued this week when Harbaugh appeared on ‘The Dominique Foxworth Show.’ Harbaugh said “there’s a lot of optimism” about both Nabers and running back Cam Skattebo. Skattebo was already taking practice reps during mandatory minicamp as he recovers from last season’s dislocated ankle. As for Nabers, Harbaugh said this: “Malik will be working his way into practice as camp gets started one way or another. To what degree, we will find out.” When, how much, and how effectively Nabers practices will be a major training camp storyline. He is the Giants’ best playmaker, and his presence obviously makes the offense better.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122469/nfl-preview-2026-super-bowl-playoffs-who-is-on-the-hot-seat\">The Skinny Post: Who is facing pressure to win the Super Bowl in the 2026-27 NFL season – SB Nation</a> Pressure to win the Super Bowl. RJ: At some point the Kyle Shanahan dust has to wear off, right? I recognize he has proven himself to be more than legitimate, but the current core of 49ers players isn’t going to be around forever. San Francisco has to find a way to put everything together before it is too late. Since last winning the Super Bowl, people forget they have a drought older than the Cowboys’ in this respect, they have seen the Rams and Seahawks each do it twice. The Rams even did it while calling two separate cities home. The Seahawks just won one on the 49ers’ field!\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!<a href=\"https://sbnation.com/users/Oy1dQsmoGe/Wilbert1979\"></a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784210897;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4195;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jake Elliott\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2890;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b2bd77bd85bb94ed87b328cf9c012b14\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"One big advantage Blake Corum has over Kyren Williams\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-salary-cap/143775/rams-blake-corum-kyren-williams-salary\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"The 2026 backfield of the Los Angeles Rams could easily be the most split we’ve seen in the Sean McVay era: Season Primary Running Back Share of Total RB Carries 2017 Todd Gurley 78% 2018 Todd Gurley 69% 2019 Todd Gurley 75% 2023 Kyren Williams 73% 2024 Kyren Williams 76% 2025 Kyren Williams 54% Kyren […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3382:\"\n\n\n \n SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Blake Corum #22 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFC Championship NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe 2026 backfield of the Los Angeles Rams <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/140173/rams-fantasy-football-rankings-williams-corum\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/140173/rams-fantasy-football-rankings-williams-corum\">could easily be the most split we’ve seen in the Sean McVay era</a>:\n\n\n \n \n Season\n Primary Running Back\n Share of Total RB Carries\n \n \n \n \n 2017\n Todd Gurley\n 78%\n \n \n 2018\n Todd Gurley\n 69%\n \n \n 2019\n Todd Gurley\n 75%\n \n \n 2023\n Kyren Williams\n 73%\n \n \n 2024\n Kyren Williams\n 76%\n \n \n 2025\n Kyren Williams\n 54%\n \n \n\n\nKyren Williams and Blake Corum are effectively co-starters. Williams accumulated 1,252 yards in 2025. Corum enjoyed a breakout year and rushed for 746 yards. The duo fell just two pennies short of 2,000 total yards.\n\nThe split could further approach 50/50 in 2026. Corum at times looked like the more explosive back, which is something the Rams desperately need out of the running game. \n\nBut if Williams and Corum are truly 1A and 1B players and mostly interchangeable, it’s sort of a problem that LA is paying Williams $11.65M while Corum is slated to make a fraction of that at 1.57M.\n\nWilliams is on the first year of his recent extension. Corum has two years left on his rookie deal.\n\nPart of the imbalance is the fact that the Rams historically do not invest in running backs following the Todd Gurley contract disaster. It seemed they had learned their lesson. Instead they are now paying a “co-starter” seven-and-a-half times more than the other lead back.\n\nIt’s unlikely that Corum could unseat Williams as the long-term starter. He’s only affordable through 2027. It’s also unlikely that Williams will be on the Rams after 2027 as well. LA can cut Williams in 2028 with full relief in terms of salary cap savings. It could come down to either a new contract or moving on.\n\n\n \n \n Year\n Cap Hit\n Dead Cap if Cut\n Cap Savings if Cut\n \n \n \n \n 2026\n $11.65M\n $13.95M\n None (dead cap exceeds hit)\n \n \n 2027 ⭐\n $10.0M\n $2.3M\n ~$10M\n \n \n 2028\n $10.45M\n $0\n Full relief\n \n \n\n\n⭐ Natural breaking point: the 2027 offseason is the first year the Rams can move on with minimal dead money (~$10M in savings).\n\n\nThe future is likely a third, unknown option.\n\nIt’s a positive that Williams and Corum have both brought stability to the Los Angeles backfield. The duo could be short-lived based on the nature, market, and value of the running back position. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784210400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Los Angeles Rams Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8150;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kyren Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11586;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Blake Corum\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2891;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e5f0beeeaa69eff54a5cbe4c3b966221\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"David Montgomery doesn’t receive high marks\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76640/david-montgomery-doesnt-receive-high-marks\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick of PFF released their 2026 Running Back Rankings recently and you have to scroll pretty far to see the Houston Texans new tailback, David Montgomery. Despite all the local hype from both Detroit and H-Town, it seems the folks at PFF, and their grading system, don’t hold the runner in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5576:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 04: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans hands off to David Montgomery #32 during OTA Offseason Workouts at Houston Methodist Training Center on June 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick of PFF released their 2026 <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pff-running-back-rankings-assessing-all-32-starters-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insider_scoop&_kx=O4TsQgqsmbIcBoQr6Fj21u8i0RU4NTLFuxBwXedA1Uc.U7MhhG\">Running Back Rankings</a> recently and you have to scroll pretty far to see the Houston Texans new tailback, David Montgomery. \n\nDespite all the local hype from both Detroit and H-Town, it seems the folks at PFF, and their grading system, don’t hold the runner in very high regard. Meanwhile, the Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs, who sat ahead of Montgomery on Detroit’s depth chart, lands at #2 overall. \n\nHere’s what they had to say about D-Mo:\n\n\n26. <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/david-montgomery/45719?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Montgomery</a>, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/houston-texans/13?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houston Texans</a>\n\n\n\nMontgomery enters his age-29 season coming off of three productive years in Detroit. Though he set new career-lows in carries, rushing yards and missed tackles forced in 2025, Montgomery ranks sixth in the NFL with 33 rushing touchdowns over the past three regular seasons. He’ll continue to play a complementary role in Houston alongside youngster <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/woody-marks/124179?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\">Woody Marks</a>.\n\n\n6th overall in total rushing touchdowns in the last 3 seasons isn’t too shabby though. Especially with the notion that he will have more feature back time, while having 2nd-year grinder Woody Marks spelling him. \n\n\nDavid Montgomery. Top 10 fantasy football RB right here. You heard it here first! <a href=\"https://t.co/ptQsK8pTx4\">pic.twitter.com/ptQsK8pTx4</a>— big ounce (@_bigounce) <a href=\"https://x.com/_bigounce/status/2077499505834963022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\nMarks also made the list, albeit in the honorary mention category:\n\nWoody Marks, Houston Texans\n\n\nMarks is yet another rookie rusher who shined in 2025. Though he averaged just 3.6 yards per carry behind a suspect offensive line, Marks added much-needed toughness to Houston’s backfield. He provided his signature performance in the team’s playoff victory over Pittsburgh, as he rushed for a season-high 112 yards and a touchdown. He should form a competent backfield pairing alongside Montgomery.\n\n\nImagine, if you will, a rookie Marks running behind even an average offensive line. Odds are that his yards-per-carry would have been closer to the 4.0 mark. Either way, 3.6 is a positive play, if just barely. \n\nPFF gave Marks a 68.8 overall grade in 2025, landing him 40th out of 55 eligible running backs. Montgomery slotted in at 20th, with a 75.3 grade. \n\nOver the course of his career, which includes 4 seasons as a Chicago Bear, prior to his 3 in Detroit, Montgomery has eclipsed the 1000 yard mark in 2 seasons, racking up 6115 total ground yards in his 7 years in the NFL. While not likely, if he could return to his 2023 form, where he averaged 4.6 yards per carry, amassed 1015 yards and 13 touchdowns in 14 starts, the Texans will have hit a home run with his addition. Odds are, however, that he and Marks will both fall short of the 1k yards mark in 2026 as the offensive line takes time to gel and they compete for carries. \n\nWith the unfortunate Where’s Waldo situation with former Texans bell cow Joe Mixon, Montgomery will have all the opportunities to show the world what he’s made of in 2026. But, it’s rare for a runner to have his best season ever in his 8th campaign. Running backs are measured in carries, and D-Mo has 1477 on the odometer heading into this season. That’s a lot of abuse on a human body, no matter how tough. \n\nWhile it’s easy to get behind him as a Texans fan, it would seem the stats, grades and Father Time take some shine off that apple pretty quickly. \n\nWill Montgomery dominate the Texans rush stats in 2026? Or will Woody Marks continue to make his, well, mark on the NFL? \n\nHopefully the Houston Texans schedule brings with it a fair number of run defense poor opponents and the 2 tailbacks can feast. \n\n\nReliant stadium is gonna go crazy for these goal line touchdowns. LFG David Montgomery 🔥 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/HTownMade?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HTownMade</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/EFQECx4bV2\">pic.twitter.com/EFQECx4bV2</a>— big ounce (@_bigounce) <a href=\"https://x.com/_bigounce/status/2077481465852338391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784210400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:23:\"Houston Texans Analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"Houston Texans Schedule\";i:2;s:13:\"Red Zone Play\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12474;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Woody Marks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"David Montgomery\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2892;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"263a6ce4e67646623ed7c328b9c90897\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes top 3 in ESPN’s wide receiver ranking, above Puka Nacua\";s:4:\"link\";s:148:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170619/seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-makes-top-3-espn-wide-receiver-ranking-above-puka-nacua\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"There’s little that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba didn’t do last year, from setting franchise records to leading the league in receiving yards on his way to Offensive Player of the Year. With the ranking portion of the offseason fully in swing, we’re finally getting to see how the rest of the league thinks […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3057:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThere’s little that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba didn’t do last year, from setting franchise records to leading the league in receiving yards <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/162101/nfl-honors-2026-results-seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-wins-offensive-player-of-the-year\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"162101\">on his way to Offensive Player of the Year</a>. With the ranking portion of the offseason fully in swing, we’re finally getting to see how the rest of the league thinks of the Seahawks’ star.\n\nAs it turns out, posting 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns on 119 catches lifts him into conversations with the best. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49252915/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">At least that’s according to an ESPN survey of NFL scouts, executives and coaches</a>, which ranked Smith-Njigba as the third-best wide receiver in the NFL heading into 2026, behind only Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase and ahead of division rival Puka Nacua.\n\nIt’s quite a jump for JSN, who was unranked in the list last year, and did receive No. 1 rankings. ESPN reporter and author of the article, Jeremy Fowler, also said that Smith-Njigba was one of three wideouts who was ranked on every single list.\n\nThose who complimented Smith-Njigba’s game called him “relentless,” “smooth” and “super talented.” He even drew comparisons to his teammate Cooper Kupp’s legendary 2021 season from an unnamed NFL coordinator. \n\nHowever, respondents to the survey weren’t all so high on the reigning offensive player of the year. One voter ranked JSN as the seventh-best wide receiver in the league, which would have put him below names like Puka Nacua, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. \n\nIn his article, Fowler said that numerous responses from voters said that JSN didn’t scare them as much as other pass catchers in the league because of his lack of size. One AFC executive was quick to point to JSN’s prior usage, saying he couldn’t rank him as the best because this was the first year he’s played as an outside receiver. \n\n“If he does it again and plays well, he can jump to the top,” the executive said in Fowler’s survey.\n\nOnly time will tell if he’s able to replicate his magical season from a year ago under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and in a league that knows what he’s capable of. One thing is for certain, though, Smith-Njigba still has a few critics to silence before he earns the respect of the NFL as a whole.\n\nFor what it’s worth, <a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/nfl-top-receivers-smithnjigba-chase-nacua-jefferson-st-brown-2ba0cd0823af93d92ee0c8be9507657c\">JSN took top spot in the AP poll</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784210400;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:37:\"Seattle Seahawks Analysis and Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Puka Nacua\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2893;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fe4edc5a8b957a9af33db010ffdffa37\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64709/chargers-news-nfl-justin-herbert-mike-mcdaniel\";s:11:\"description\";s:373:\"Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Where do the Chargers rank among the NFL’s best starting lineups? (Chargers.com) What does the Chargers linebacker room look like alongside Daiyan Henley? (Chargers.c0m) These are the biggest questions remaining for the Chargers at each offensive position (Chargers Wire) […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3335:\"\n\n\n \n EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Greg Desrosiers #31 of the Los Angeles Chargers tosses a football into the air during Mandatory Minicamp at The Bolt on June 18, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Chargers</a> fans!\n\nYou know what to do!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/los-angeles-chargers\">Chargers</a> News:\n\nWhere do the Chargers rank among the NFL’s best <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/nfl-roster-ranking-starting-lineups-2026\">starting lineups</a>? (Chargers.com)\n\nWhat does the Chargers <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/2026-training-camp-preview-linebacker-daiyan-henley\">linebacker room</a> look like alongside Daiyan Henley? (Chargers.c0m)\n\nThese are the <a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/07/15/chargers-biggest-questions-justin-herbert-mike-mcdaniel-omarion-hampton/90934087007/\">biggest questions</a> remaining for the Chargers at each offensive position (Chargers Wire)\n\nThe Chargers could have a real suitor if trade buzz around <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/chargers-may-have-a-clear-suitor-if-kimani-vidal-trade-buzz-proves-real-cincinnati-bengals\">Kimani Vidal</a> lingers (Bolt Beat)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>:\n\nWhich NFL teams will have <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/videos/1cbff8cb-e7c4-4daa-8e2c-527f15360e79-nfl-s-biggest-qb-battles\">the biggest quarterback battles</a> come training camp? (Bleacher Report)\n\nCheck out this year’s <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49307927/ranking-nfl-top-10-safeties-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">top 10 safety rankings</a> from anonymous coaches, scouts, and execs (ESPN)\n\nRanking the <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-the-5-best-and-worst-qb-situations-for-2026/\">best and worst quarterback situations</a> in the NFL this season (CBS Sports)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-five-time-pro-bowl-rb-alvin-kamara-finalizing-restructured-contract-to-stay-in-new-orleans\">Alvin Kamara</a> agreed to a restructured deal to remain with the Saints (NFL.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deion-sanders-i-wasnt-me-last-year-during-my-cancer-battle-this-year-im-all-me\">Deion Sanders</a> says he’s back to being “all him” after spending the 2025 season recovering from bladder cancer (Pro Football Talk)\n\nRanking the <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/10-best-nfl-tight-ends-2026-travis-kelce-trey-mcbride\">10 best tight ends</a> entering the 2026 season (Sports Illustrated)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784209800;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10914;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Daiyan Henley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2894;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d50e79517aced133b652e626b6f27dfe\";s:5:\"title\";s:92:\"I built a free, open-source auction draft simulator that mimics your league\'s actual bidders\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1uy2zgv/i_built_a_free_opensource_auction_draft_simulator/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2143:\"Hey all! I built BIDIRON because none of the existing auction draft practice tools felt like real league conditions. The whole point of practicing is to recreate your league\'s actual dynamics so the practice carries over to draft day. A few things you can do with the app: Match your league\'s bidders — pin a profile to each AI team (Stars & Scrubs, Hero RB, Value Hunter, even Taco) so seat 4 bids like the guy who always overpays for his home team, or build your own custom bidder Set your own expected values, point projections, and individual player values Run auto-pilot, or instantly sim full drafts Plus really cool feature called Meta Sim — simulate a whole batch of drafts at once and see which drafting strategies actually win, the roster blueprints winners share, and what a perfect budget would have bought. I used Meta sim with my league\'s settings and bidder tendencies and learned Hero RB is the winning strategy for my league — 2,046 average starter points, ahead of everything else I tested. BIDIRON also generates \"dream team\" blueprints — the best roster actually buildable at real sim prices. One I\'m targeting: Slot Player Team $ Proj Pts QB Jalen Hurts PHI $7 325 RB Jahmyr Gibbs DET $66 333 RB Derrick Henry BAL $32 266 WR Rashee Rice KC $25 223 WR Davante Adams LAR $13 200 TE Tyler Warren IND $10 165 FLEX Breece Hall NYJ $16 247 FLEX Javonte Williams DAL $17 242 K Brandon Aubrey DAL $3 172 DST Broncos D/ST DEN $3 131 $192 on starters, $8 for bench. Draft day won\'t go exactly like that, but knowing the ceiling at each price point makes it much easier to decide when to push and when to bail. After each draft it generates reports: roster construction, market averages, value vs. cost per pick, budget flow over time, league-wide team rankings, and a full draft board. Works on mobile too. Free and open source (no account needed). I wanted to give back, get feedback, and let anyone interested build on it or send PRs. Would genuinely love to hear what you think about it. Site: https://www.bidirondraft.com/ Source: https://github.com/BROHAR/bidirondraft submitted by /u/brohar [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2620:\"Hey all! I built BIDIRON because none of the existing auction draft practice tools felt like real league conditions. The whole point of practicing is to recreate your league\'s actual dynamics so the practice carries over to draft day. A few things you can do with the app: Match your league\'s bidders — pin a profile to each AI team (Stars & Scrubs, Hero RB, Value Hunter, even Taco) so seat 4 bids like the guy who always overpays for his home team, or build your own custom bidder Set your own expected values, point projections, and individual player values Run auto-pilot, or instantly sim full drafts Plus really cool feature called Meta Sim — simulate a whole batch of drafts at once and see which drafting strategies actually win, the roster blueprints winners share, and what a perfect budget would have bought. I used Meta sim with my league\'s settings and bidder tendencies and learned Hero RB is the winning strategy for my league — 2,046 average starter points, ahead of everything else I tested. BIDIRON also generates \"dream team\" blueprints — the best roster actually buildable at real sim prices. 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While he has always been a major play maker since entering the league, the top front office members and coaches recognize he isn’t simply your normal No. 1 wide receiver. A big thing that has made […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5875:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 15: Ja\'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball while being chased by Devon Witherspoon #21 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals are lucky enough to have arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL: with Ja’Marr Chase. While he has always been a major play maker since entering the league, the top front office members and coaches recognize he isn’t simply your normal No. 1 wide receiver.\n\nA big thing that has made Chase so hard to defend consistently is his ability to play from the slot as well as anywhere else on the field. It simply makes it harder on defenses to properly double cover him without committing defenders from unusual places to help. While that may slow down Chase at times, it can easily open some other players over the middle.\n\nIt also means it is almost impossible for a team’s top corner to truly shadow Chase the entire game. Some corners simply do not have the agility needed to play in that much open space. Slot corners are getting better and better, but it is rare teams have one good enough to clamp onto one of the best.\n\nYou see more and more teams embracing doing this with their top wide receivers, but it simply isn’t as easy as lining them up in the slot. Chase has worked pretty hard over his tenure in Zac Taylor’s offense to learn the slot position role, how the routes need to be run and simply having the physical ability to play there.\n\nThere is a reason Chase maintains his ability to stay at the top of the leading wide receivers year after year. He puts so much work into his craft to learn almost what route is being run by every position on a given play. It is just hard to counter as a defense.\n\nWhat are some of your favorite plays from Chase over the years?\n\nBengals News\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/anonymous-coach-jamarr-chase-the-ultimate-chess-piece-slot-usage/\">Anonymous NFL coach credits Bengals for making wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase ‘the ultimate chess piece’ thanks to key evolution</a>\n\n\n“The Cincinnati Bengals have developed Ja’Marr Chase into the best wide receiver in the NFL. ESPN’s annual survey of over 70 executives, coaches, and scouts has Chase taking the No. 1 WR spot for the second year in a row.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/open-in-orange-2026-bengals-home-opener-buccaneers\">Bengals Open in Orange with Orange out on Sept. 13 Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>\n\n\n“Open In Orange is an exciting tradition that features a weeklong celebration with different events leading up to the home opener designed to bring fans together and give back to the community. Buildings across the downtown area will transform the skyline that weekend as they Light Up Cincinnati Orange. The limited-edition 2026 Season Shirt will be available at the Bengals Pro Shop beginning Friday, Aug. 7 with proceeds benefiting Freestore Foodbank and helping to support Hunger Action Month.“\n\n\n<a href=\"https://stripehype.com/former-bengals-qb-already-facing-surprise-competition-with-new-team\">Former Bengals QB already facing surprise competition with new team</a>\n\n\nThe problem is that Browning might not be a shoo-in to make the 53-man roster with his new team. According to Josh Crysler of The Pewter Plank, Browning has some stealthy competition in the form of Jalon Daniels. For those who don’t know that name, Daniels was an undrafted quarterback out of the University of Kansas who landed with the Buccaneers and is clearly impressing the fans down in Florida.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/dexter-lawrence-pushes-back-on-the-narrative-about-his-new-chapter-with-the-cincinnati-bengals/\">Dexter Lawrence pushes back on the narrative about his new chapter with the Cincinnati Bengals</a>\n\n\n“I’m still out there clangin’ and bangin’,” Lawrence told ESPN’s Ben Baby. “Fresh start is more a retirement, but I would just say continuing my legacy, and this is part of my journey.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/chargers-may-have-a-clear-suitor-if-kimani-vidal-trade-buzz-proves-real-cincinnati-bengals\">Chargers may have a clear suitor if Kimani Vidal trade buzz proves real</a>\n\n\nFor a team like the Bengals, who desperately need depth behind their lead running back in Chase Brown, a move for Vidal could make perfect sense. Currently, Cincinnati has Samaje Perine as their only other back with significant NFL experience. Tahj Brooks, who seems lined up to be RB3, took 16 touches last season and averaged just 2.8 yards-per-attempt.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/07/15/bart-scott-saying-weird-things-joe-burrow-bengals-again/90923005007/\">Bart Scott is saying weird things about Joe Burrow, Bengals again</a>\n\n\nScott targeted Burrow’s injury history during his commentary: “This isn’t Madden. We don’t get to just put them out there. Wear and tear is part of the game. Injuries. Durability. You can’t turn injuries off, it matters.”\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784208600;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ja\'Marr Chase\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2896;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d67831183c9d1c84974ff81bac3b0f60\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Joe Flacco calls out Steelers’ T.J. Watt for big hit\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172430/joe-flacco-calls-out-steelers-t-j-watt-for-big-hit-quarterback-netflix\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"The Pittsburgh Steelers split their season series with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2026, losing a 33-31 Thursday night shootout in Week 7 and rebounding with a 34-12 blowout win at home in Week 11. The Steelers didn’t play Joe Burrow in 2025 due to a turf toe injury that saw him miss nine games, meaning […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3273:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) tries to sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) in the second quarter resulting in a roughing the passer penalty during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Shelley Lipton/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers split their season series with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2026, losing a 33-31 Thursday night shootout in Week 7 and rebounding with a 34-12 blowout win at home in Week 11.\n\nThe Steelers didn’t play Joe Burrow in 2025 due to a turf toe injury that saw him miss nine games, meaning it was another Joe they are more than familiar with. \n\nJoe Flacco took over the reigns in relief of Burrow, and was also a focal point of Netflix’s Quarterback. In the Bengals’ second game against the Steelers, Flacco took a massive hit from T.J. Watt, which he used colorful language to describe.\n\n“Man, he f—ked me up,” <a href=\"https://x.com/Rate_the_Refs/status/1990129032915042441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1990129032915042441%7Ctwgr%5E86c4379a0c618cf86b4694dad91d60e983365439%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fnfl%2Fsteelers%2Fonsi%2Fjoe-flacco-calls-out-pittsburgh-steelers-tj-watt-dirty-hit\">Flacco said</a>. “He knew what he was doing, too… he was like, ‘I’ve got a chance to hit him here. I’m gonna take full advantage.‘”\n\nThe Steelers will take on the Bengals in Weeks 3 and 10 in 2026, with the first matchup taking place in Pittsburgh and the second in Cincinnati. The two teams are an even 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172420/former-steelers-wr-takes-shot-at-matt-canada\">Former Steelers WR takes shot at Matt Canada</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172405/steelers-rank-among-bottom-15-teams-in-latest-power-rankings-aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy\">Steelers rank among bottom 15 teams in latest power rankings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172402/ryan-clark-sees-familiar-season-in-steelers-future-mike-mccarthy-aaron-rodgers\">Ryan Clark sees familiar season in Steelers’ future</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-rumors/172393/steelers-urged-to-trade-for-jacksonville-jaguars-top-offensive-lineman-walker-little-max-iheanachor-troy-fautanu\">Steelers urged to trade for Jacksonville Jaguars top offensive lineman</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172390/hines-ward-raves-about-steelers-rookie-ot-max-iheanachor-arizona-state-nfl-draft\">Hines Ward raves about Steelers rookie OT Max Iheanachor</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784206989;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";i:1;s:30:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Commentary\";i:2;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:19;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Flacco\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4070;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"T.J. 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Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images \n\nThe conspiracies surrounding the New Orleans Saints and Alvin Kamara are officially over as Kamara has signed a reworked deal to keep the veteran running back in New Orleans for the 2026 season, per Saints legend Terron Armstead.\n\nWhile breaking the news in the newest episode of his podcast, The Set, Armstead revealed Kamara is “hungry and pissed off,” due to the stigmas surrounding him and his play over the last couple of seasons. The veteran running back’s numbers have dropped over the last few seasons, but the lack of production can’t be put all on the legendary Saints running back’s legs.\n\nNew Orleans has dealt with a revolving door of coaches, quarterbacks, and offensive line play since Drew Brees and Sean Payton left in 2021 and 2022. While Kamara has seen declining numbers over the years, he’s still shown the ability to make plays when given the correct tools. \n\nAnd 2026 couldn’t have been set up any better for Kamara and the Saints. New Orleans has found their quarterback and coach, and loaded up on offense. While signing Travis Etienne may cause you to question Kamara’s return, the veteran running back has a clear role in the offense. He won’t have to be the three-down back anymore. New Orleans can draw up plays that best utilize his versatile skill set and get him open in space. Kamara’s game was never running up the middle, and while he was serviceable at it, he has always excelled as a receiver and in space.\n\nIn his new role, the aging running back will have limited but optimized touches throughout the season. Rather than having to recover from 20+ touches per game, Kamara will likely see closer to 12 touches on designated attempts. This, on top of keeping his legs fresh between touches, should also lessen his chances of getting injured, a problem he has dealt with in recent seasons.\n\nKamara likely won’t be an All-Pro in 2026, but he will be a factor in the Saints’ offense. New Orleans is a better team with the veteran back on it, and now, as importantly, is a leader and voice in the locker room. \n\nRe-signing Kamara was always the right move; it was just a matter of getting the money right. While the full details of the restructure haven’t been revealed yet, the black and gold continue to show the right way to pay respect to franchise legends without slowing down their rebuild.\n\n2026 may be Kamara’s last season in the black and gold, and possibly his last season in the NFL. While retirement approaches, the 10th-year veteran will be a weapon for the Saints in a new RB2 role. 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Davis will be playing alongside Jamien Sherwood at linebacker and Sherwood is coming off a somewhat disappointing 2025 season. He signed a three-year extension after posting 158 tackles in 2024 and had 154 tackles, but they often came after solid gains that contributed to the team allowing 503 points over the course of the campaign. It\'s too early to know how Sherwood will play in 2026, but he credits his more experienced teammate with being the kind of leader he and the rest of the defense needed after such a rough year. \"It\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-2026-training-camp-preview-linebackers-demario-davis-jamien-sherwood-anchor-group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">been great</a>,\" Sherwood said, via the team\'s website. \"The only thing that I can say from last year is we were a pretty young team, so when there were times where I felt like I did need someone to lean on or felt like I needed a little bit more of knowledge of something. I feel like for the last few weeks of OTAs and the offseason, like he\'s been there. I would say you can feel his presence and it\'s beneficial for everybody on the team, not just myself. 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Rams News: Jared Verse doesn’t believe Aaron Donald unretires (unless)\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143756/la-rams-news-donald-verse-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:367:\"Jared Verse was perhaps unfairly (or fairly?) asked about the potential unretirement of Aaron Donald, and Verse basically said that he doesn’t believe Donald will unretire, unless Donald unretires. Sometimes the simple answers are the best. Verse is right. Aaron Donald isn’t going to unretire unless Aaron Donald unretires. Until a decision is made, it’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4729:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 11: Jared Verse #8 of the Cleveland Browns warms up during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJared Verse was perhaps unfairly (or fairly?) asked about the potential unretirement of Aaron Donald, and Verse basically said that he doesn’t believe Donald will unretire, unless Donald unretires. \n\nSometimes the simple answers are the best.\n\nVerse is right. Aaron Donald isn’t going to unretire unless Aaron Donald unretires. Until a decision is made, it’s all speculation, and it’s not anything to waste time on for some around the league.\n\nFor me? I’ll waste all the time on it. I love the speculation on Donald. Do I think he’ll unretire? At this point I am leaning towards it (I am shocked he hasn’t just said “no” yet), and Verse is right. We’ll know when we know. Maybe it’ll just be a big nothing fun offseason story when AD comes out and says “Hey, Rams fan I gave you my all, and that’s all I had.” That’d be fine.\n\nOr he could give the fans a little more. We’ll see. \n\nThank you for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great Thursday! Another day close to real NFL action, my friends. \n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/verse-donald-retirement-browns-trade-garrett/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/verse-donald-retirement-browns-trade-garrett/\">Jared Verse Delivers Strong Words About Aaron Donald Returning to Rams</a> (heavy.com)\n\n““Man, when a lot of people retire, they done for good. But if anybody could unretire and come back and play, it’d be AD,” Verse said during an interview with “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZX6HlzejUU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good Morning Football</a>” host Seth Rollins on July 15. “But I genuinely–me, personally–I don’t believe he’s unretiring until he says, ‘I’m coming back.’ When he says he’s doing something, when he says, ‘I’m retired,’ he’s retired. If he says he’s coming back, he’s coming back. Until I hear from the horse’s mouth, I ain’t hearing nothing else.”\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/15/rams-alternate-uniform-yellow-jersey-leak/90933577007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/15/rams-alternate-uniform-yellow-jersey-leak/90933577007/\">Look: One of the Rams’ alternate jerseys may have leaked</a> (ramswire)\n\n“A post on Reddit appears to show a yellow throwback jersey, which has yet to be revealed. It features Myles Garrett’s name on the back, with blue numbers and stripes on the sleeves. It also has a blue and yellow tag on the back of the neck with the LA logo.\n\nIt’s hard to know the validity of this apparent leak, but there are several photos of the jersey and it appears to have an authentic Nike tag attached.“\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-puka-nacua-top-10-wide-receiver-ranking\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-puka-nacua-top-10-wide-receiver-ranking\">One NFL Evaluator Doesn’t Think Rams WR Puka Nacua Is a Top-10 Receiver</a> (si.com)\n\n“However, while Nacua was ranked fourth, one voter left Nacua completely off their ballot. It can certainly be argued where Nacua deserves to be inside the top-10. With that said, he deserves a spot inside the top-10. \n\nNacua’s 313 receptions during the first three seasons of his career are the fourth-most all time behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Michael Thomas, and Justin Jefferson. His 4,191 yards are the second-most behind Jefferson. Nacua hasn’t just been good in his first three years in the league, he’s been at an elite level. \n\nDespite Nacua’s early success in his career,<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-myles-garrett-trade-impact-puka-nacua-free-agents\"> he’s consistently been overlooked</a>. After a historical rookie season, quarterback CJ Stroud beat him out for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Nacua led Smith-Njigba in receptions, targets per route, yards per route run, and first downs per route run last season. 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There was one big question mark, though, and it related less to the player’s talent and fit on the team and more to his salary cap number.\n\nIn today’s installment of “91 players in 91 days,” we discuss a tight end whose steady career will continue with the Bills at least through this year. _____________________________________________________________________________\n\nName: Dawson Knox\n\nNumber: 88\n\nPosition: TE\n\nHeight/Weight: 6’4” 254 lbs.\n\nAge: 29 (30 on 11/14/2026)\n\nExperience/Draft: 8; selected by Buffalo in the third round (No. 96 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft\n\nCollege: Ole Miss\n\nAcquired: Third-round draft choice\n\nFinancial situation (per Spotrac): Knox signed a renegotiated three-year deal this offseason, which is worth $20 million in total. The big plus for Buffalo was that it lowered his 2026 cap hit to $8,551,333. That’s much more palatable than the $17.1 million cap hit he was slated to hold on his old deal. Buffalo would be on the hook fora. dead cap charge of $17.404 million if they were to release him.\n\n2025 Recap: Knox stepped up in place of an injured Dalton Kincaid to have his most productive season since the team added No. 86 in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Knox also played a full slate for the first time in his NFL career, playing in all 17 regular season games and both of Buffalo’s postseason contests, as well. He totaled 49 targets in the regular season, catching 36 passes for 417 yards and four touchdowns. All of those totals are season-highs since his Pro Bowl 2022 season, which is the year before the Bills added Kincaid to the mix. He continued a run of more secure catching, as well, dropping only two passes on the year. Sure, one of them was a surefire touchdown against the Cleveland Browns that would have given Buffalo a 29-20 lead in the fourth quarter of a game they ultimately won 23-20, but most of Knox’s year was very, very good. He had a productive postseason, as well, catching six of his eight targets for 62 yards. For the regular season, he was tied for third on the team in targets, and he was tied for second in receiving touchdowns. He was third on the team in receiving yards and fourth on the team in catches. \n\nPositional outlook: Knox is one of five tight ends on the current roster, and he stands ready to reprise his role as the primary backup to Kincaid. Jackson Hawes, Shane Zylstra, and Keleki Latu are the other tight ends. \n\n2026 Offseason: Knox is healthy and he participated in offseason work this summer.\n\n2026 Season outlook: I was surprised that the Bills kept Knox on the roster, as I figured the team would move on, save the money, and play second-year man Jackson Hawes more this season. However, I’m not mad that the Bills decided to find a way to keep Knox in the fold. He’s become a reliable target for Josh Allen, and as his longest-tenured pass-catcher, there’s obviously quite a bit of rapport there. Knox is the Bills’ franchise record-holder in receiving touchdowns for a tight end, as he surpassed Pete Metzelaars in that category last season by nabbing his 27th career touchdown reception. He could actually move past Gabe Davis, Stevie Johnson, and Bob Chandler, sliding up to seventh in franchise history in receiving touchdowns, if he just has three scores this season. \n\nKnox is a very capable insurance policy for Kincaid, whose injury woes over the last two years have kept him from reaching his immense potential. While he isn’t the mauler that Hawes is as a blocker, he’s more than capable of mixing it up with linebackers and defensive linemen in-line, and while he isn’t the seam-stretcher that Kincaid is, he’s more than capable of taking a short pass and turning it into first-down yardage. 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It’s impossible in the long run to continue to make deep playoff runs with <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993336/Kayshon_Boutte\">Kayshon Boutte</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994388/Demario_Douglas\">Demario Douglas</a> as your top receivers.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.4for4.com/teams/depth-charts\">Depth Chart courtesy of </a><a href=\"http://4for4.com\">4for4.com</a>.\nThankfully, the Patriots made a big splash at wide receiver, trading for maybe the best weapon available on the market in the Philadelphia Eagles\' top receiver, AJ Brown. Brown might have been coming off what felt like a down year, but he still finished as the .5PPR WR14. Brown has been dominant since leaving Tennessee in 2021, finishing at WR 5, 7, 18 and 14 in his time in Philadelphia. 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However, it was evident in the postseason that New England still needed more at the position if it […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8874:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 09: A.J. Brown #1 of the New England Patriots runs a drill during a minicamp at Gillette Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots entered this offseason knowing the team needed to improve at wide receiver. Stefon Diggs was a pleasant surprise, ending the 2025 season as the team’s first 1,000-yard receiver since Julian Edelman in 2019.\n\nHowever, it was evident in the postseason that New England still needed more at the position if it wanted to win a Super Bowl.\n\nIn the next edition of our Patriots training camp preview series, we’ll take a look at New England’s wide receiver corps in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices. 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Brown</a> in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles and <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123663/romeo-doubs-signing-signing-analysis-contract-salary-cap-roster\">signing Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs</a> to a multi-year deal.\n\nAs Brown and Doubs headline the group’s foundational duo of the future, some returning players can provide quality depth in what’s a deep receiver room.\n\nHollins and Boutte are among the most notable returning contributors. In 2025, Boutte emerged as one of Maye’s favorite downfield targets, while Hollins provided a dependable veteran presence in the intermediate passing game. Douglas also remains a valuable piece as a dynamic slot receiver, despite seeing a reduced role last season.\n\nMeanwhile, second-year receivers Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III are competing for larger opportunities, as 2025 undrafted free agent Jeremiah Webb provides additional depth as a potential practice squad option.\n\nRounding out the back end of the room are four UDFA options in Dixon, Dorner, Kibble and DeGannaro. The Patriots <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-salary-cap/128422/record-breaking-commitment-udfa-running-back-myles-montgomery\">signed Dixon to a contract with $252,500 guaranteed</a>, which is the third-largest guarantee in franchise history. Dorner was also a prolific after-the-catch receiver at North Texas, totaling 14 missed tackles on his way to 911 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025.\n\nKey question: Will Kayshon Boutte be a member of this group in 2026?\n\nESPN’s Adam Schefter previously said on his podcast that <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-rumors/129415/kayshon-boutte-trade-aj-brown-wide-receiver\">Boutte had shown interest in a trade</a> after the acquisition of Brown. Since then, Boutte told the media at mandatory minicamp that he wants to remain in New England.\n\nMaye and Boutte’s downfield chemistry was a staple in the Patriots’ offense last season, with the pair connecting for 340 yards and six touchdowns on deep targets. If New England eventually trades the LSU product, the offense then loses that core component of its identity.\n\nThat said, a trade would also open up more opportunities for Williams in his second season. \n\nMaye and Williams connected on a couple of highlight plays last season, but the duo largely struggled to stay on the same page, with frequent miscommunications. \n\nMaybe that changes this offseason. Williams certainly possesses the speed and physical tools to develop into a consistent and explosive downfield threat.\n\nNonetheless, with Boutte reportedly available for a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick, <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-takeaways-aaron-rodgers-revitalized-passion-international-games\">according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer</a>, it doesn’t seem that the coaching staff views the fourth-year receiver as a vital offensive piece.\n\nX-Factor: DeMario Douglas\n\nYou mostly know what you’re getting from Brown and Doubs in the starting rotation, but Douglas remains a bit of a wild card.\n\nDouglas’ playing time dramatically dipped with Diggs added, to only playing 26.3% of the team’s offensive snaps last season, compared to 62.1% in 2024. Diggs also played roughly half of his snaps lined up in the slot. \n\nSo, now with the veteran gone, Douglas immediately reclaims that role.\n\nIn two seasons as the primary slot receiver, he amassed just 1,182 yards and three touchdowns. There’s no doubt Douglas has consistently shown an ability to separate against man coverage, yet he’s struggled in zone with finding soft spots and identifying the correct depth to settle.\n\nWhile it’s still early in the offseason, that weakness hasn’t been apparent in the spring.\n\n“I think second year in the system, you even see more confidence,” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-media-transcripts-statements-interviews/129743/demario-douglas-confidence-josh-mcdaniels-offense-minicamp-practice\">Downing said of Douglas at minicamp</a>. “But secondly, I would say he’s really doing a good job with decision-making routes. So, if there’s a decision to be made, whether it’s a choice route or a post or a cross, he’s making decisions quickly and correctly. And that’s a really valuable piece of this offense.”\n\nIf Douglas can carry that momentum into the regular season, New England could suddenly have a trio of skilled receivers capable of creating matchup issues for opposing secondaries.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784203200;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2906;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3a190eff9f95737ee2f13584de1da346\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Quarterback series includes Jayden Daniels working with VR headset\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/quarterback-series-includes-jayden-daniels-working-with-vr-headset\";s:11:\"description\";s:127:\"Ten years ago (or thereabouts), stories began to emerge about NFL quarterbacks using virtual reality to augment their training.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3792:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jdaniels_260717\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"446846\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jdaniels_260717\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_jdaniels_260717\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Washington Commanders\",\"title\": \"Takeaways from Daniels in \'Quarterback\' series\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/takeaways-jayden-daniels-appearance-in-the-netflix-quarterback-series\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-17T15:35:48Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Ten years ago (or thereabouts), stories began to emerge about NFL quarterbacks using virtual reality to augment their training. The talk quieted fairly quickly, apparently because teams that were using it didn\'t want to publicize how well it works.That\'s what made the inclusion of an extended look at Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels using a VR headset in the new season of Quarterback on Netflix a bit surprising.\"They select the play and I\'ve got seven seconds to kind of process what coverage I think they\'re in and the ball snaps and you\'ve got to go out there and make a quick decision,\" Daniels said.The two-plus-minute segment includes both head coach Dan Quinn and then-quarterbacks coach (now offensive coordinator) David Blough talking about the benefits of the system.\"I can say, \'Hey, we\'re expecting this play against three coverages. Can I get these three coverages brought into the system,\'\" Blough said. \"And then he\'s able to see different defenses and operate from there.\"\"You might have not had that exact play at practice,\" Quinn said, \"but now that you do, there\'s recall that goes with it.\"It also gives a quarterback a chance to see, as explained by Cognilize CEO Verena Krakau, everything in the next stadium where a team will be playing, such as the location of the play clock.One coach who, in recent years, was fairly talkative about the VR system was former Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians. In June 2019, he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bruce-arians-hopes-jameis-winston-has-gotten-into-the-virtual-reality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed hope</a> that then-starter Jameis Winston had embraced it. (Given that Winston threw 30 interceptions in his first and only season with Arians, Winston possibly didn\'t.) The next year, Arians said new starter Tom Brady was \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bruce-arians-tom-brady-is-falling-in-love-with-tampa-bays-virtual-reality-training-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">falling in love</a>\" with the VR system Arians had brought with him from Arizona. And the 2020 season culminated in a Super Bowl win.Basically, any team that isn\'t using VR for quarterback training should be. Which further explains the general reluctance of teams that are using it to zip it.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784202386;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2907;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5bf65907ab87278b64d82ab4841c5aa9\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Everyone is asking the wrong question about Brandon Aiyuk\";s:4:\"link\";s:76:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/brandon-aiyuk-injury-comeback-projection/\";s:11:\"description\";s:103:\"The harder question for Brandon Aiyuk is what happens after roughly 20 months away from NFL competition\";s:7:\"content\";s:103:\"The harder question for Brandon Aiyuk is what happens after roughly 20 months away from NFL competition\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784202313;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6803;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2908;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e256438950b599ef0da3d860ee143c23\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Titans training camp preview: Cam Ward and the quarterbacks\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-training-camp/65923/titans-training-camp-preview-cam-ward-and-the-quarterbacks\";s:11:\"description\";s:374:\"The Tennessee Titans will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’ll be previewing several position groups until then. The Titans have just four quarterbacks on the offseason roster. This offseason was all about supporting Cam Ward to become a franchise quarterback. In camp (4): Cam […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2511:\"\n\n\n \n Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) fields questions from the media on the first day of mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center, Tenn., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. | DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’ll be previewing several position groups until then. The Titans have just four quarterbacks on the offseason roster. This offseason was all about supporting Cam Ward to become a franchise quarterback.\n\nIn camp (4): Cam Ward, Mitchell Trubisky, Will Levis, Hendon Hooker.\n\nBiggest storyline: The Titans drafted Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall and signed Wan’Dale Robinson to a$70 million contract in free agency to help support Ward. They also brought in Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator and made changes across the offensive line. Everything is about helping Ward blossom into a franchise quarterback in 2026.\n\nMost to prove: The answer is still Ward? If we analyze this from a training camp perspective, Will Levis arguably has the most to prove. Half the Titans fanbase wants to see Levis traded before the 2026 campaign begins. The other half believes he should receive an opportunity to compete for the backup job.\n\nBreakout star: It’s obviously Ward. This Mike Borgonzi-Robert Saleh regime is totally invested in Ward becoming their superstar quarterback. Backup Mitchell Trubisky is the best No. 2 the Titans have had in years, and represents a significant improvement over last year’s backup, Brandon Allen. Nonetheless, the Titans hope Ward stays healthy enough to play in all 17 games.\n\nTraining camp competition: The Titans probably don’t have a competition at quarterback. Ward is obviously the starter and Trubisky was paid handsomely (two years, $10.5 million) to the backup. Levis will try to convince the Titans to keep a third quarterback, or he’ll hopefully improve his stock to generate some trade interest. Hendon Hooker is a former Tennessee Volunteers star, but doesn’t have a realistic path to the team’s 53-man roster.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784201400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:1;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";i:2;s:30:\"Tennessee Titans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12522;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"Cam Ward\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2909;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f5253422c62941e5825abb94b222ce5b\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"4 Fantasy Football Regression Candidates (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:82:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/4-fantasy-football-regression-candidates-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:282:\"We saw some ridiculous fantasy football performances in 2025. But brace yourselves: regression is coming. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just natural in most instances. Outlier seasons are incredibly tough to repeat, no matter how talented the player ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14396:\"We saw some ridiculous fantasy football performances in 2025. But brace yourselves: regression is coming. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just natural in most instances. Outlier seasons are incredibly tough to repeat, no matter how talented the player is. \nBelow, I’ve highlighted four players whose 2025 numbers could come back down to Earth to some degree during the 2026 season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n2026 Fantasy Football Regression Candidates\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)</a>\nLet’s begin with the most important position in sports: quarterback.\nMatthew Stafford absolutely cooked last season en route to winning the league MVP award. On 597 attempts, he threw for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns. He finished as the QB4 while averaging 21.1 fantasy points per game.\nHeading into 2026, there’s some good news and some bad news when it comes to drafting Stafford in fantasy.\nI’m going to start with the bad news: Matthew Stafford is going to regress some this year. His 46 touchdowns were more than he tossed in 2023 and 2024 combined. That’s not sustainable.\nOutside of Stafford’s 2025 campaign, there have been seven instances in NFL history of a quarterback throwing for at least 46 touchdowns in a single season. Those passers averaged 16.4 fewer touchdown tosses in their next full season. In fact, the only player who didn’t experience a double-digit drop in scores was Drew Brees. He followed up a 46-touchdown season in 2011 with 43 in 2012.\nSo based on history, we can expect Stafford’s touchdown total to drop to around 30 or so this season. Still a strong year, and a number that would’ve tied him with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dak-prescott.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott</a> for fourth in 2025.\nThe good news, though, is that fantasy managers are sharper than ever, and Stafford’s ADP has this regression baked in. Nobody is drafting him anywhere close to where he finished last season. He’s currently QB13 in FantasyPros’ ADP, coming off the board usually at the end of the eighth round.\nAt that price, Stafford is a lot more palatable. He’s a good target for drafters who want to load up on other positions early and be one of the last to select a starting quarterback for their roster.\nJust don’t draft him expecting his numbers to approach last year’s. History isn’t on his side, and at 38 years old, Stafford will have a hard time remaining near the top of nearly every volume and efficiency category.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)</a>\nWhat a Year 3 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba. All he did was reel in 119 receptions, amass the eighth-most receiving yards in a season in NFL history (1,793), finish as the WR2 in fantasy points per game (21.2), win the Offensive Player of the Year, and cap it all off with a Super Bowl victory.\nBut perhaps the biggest and most important number is 35.9%. That was Smith-Njigba’s target share in 2025. I pored over several databases and couldn’t find a season in which a receiver had a higher target share, at least not in the last 10 seasons. The closest ones were <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> at 34.9% during his rookie season in 2024 and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deandre-hopkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeAndre Hopkins</a> with 35.2% in 2017.\nGetting peppered with looks at such a high clip allowed Smith-Njigba to put together his award-winning season despite Seattle not producing massive passing volume. Sure, he saw 163 targets, but that was still fewer than three other receivers.\nTo prop up Smith-Njigba’s season even more, the Seahawks ranked 30th in team pass plays per game, averaging only 29.8 per game. They also tied for 30th in Pass Rate Over Expectation with a -6.6% mark. So even though Seattle threw at one of the lowest rates in the league — and Smith-Njigba ranked 21st in routes run (482) — he still smashed and was top three in nearly every productivity and efficiency metric imaginable.\nWill that continue this season? Probably not at the same level. The architect for last year’s offense, Klint Kubiak, is now the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. His replacement is Brian Fleury, who’s been with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco since 2019.\nFleury was most recently the 49ers’ run game coordinator and tight ends coach. He’s a first-time playcaller, so we have no idea what to expect from him. However, since he’s a Shanahan disciple, we should see plenty of play action and concepts similar to what Kubiak – who served as the passing game coordinator for Shanahan in 2023 – used successfully last season.\nWith the loss of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a> rehabbing a torn ACL, I expect the Seahawks to drop back more in 2026. Yes, they spent their first-round pick on running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price</a>, but he was a part-timer at Notre Dame. Hard to expect him to come right in and handle 300 touches as a rookie.\nSmith-Njigba is a top-six pick in practically every format this year. Some regression is inevitable. But perhaps more passing from Seattle in general will help offset some of that decline. Still, he remains one of the safest receivers off the board.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride (TE – ARI)</a>\nHere’s another guy coming off an absurd season, record-breaking, in fact. Trey McBride hauled in the most catches (126) by a tight end in NFL history in 2025. He also established career highs in receiving yards (1,239) and touchdowns (11). His 315.9 PPR points were the third-highest point total at the position. Ever.\nThere’s nowhere else for McBride to go but down.\nNot to take away from McBride’s accomplishments, but it took a preposterous 683 routes for him to put up those totals. For perspective, the next tight end was <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a> with 525 routes. In fact, the only other tight end to even run more than 600 routes in the past 10 seasons was <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/evan-engram.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evan Engram</a> (603) in 2023, per PlayerProfiler data.\nIf you want McBride this year, you’ll need to take him by the late second round, because he has an ADP of 26 overall in PPR leagues. Just know that if you’re selecting him in that range, you’re betting on him to remain near the top in basically every opportunity metric at the position. Last season, McBride ranked:\n\n1st in targets – 169\n1st in target share – 27.4%\n1st in first read targets – 111\n1st in red zone targets – 33\n1st in route participation – 96.6%\n2nd in snap share – 91.8%\n3rd in target rate – 24.7%\n\nI have no doubts McBride will command a ton of looks in 2026, but another outlier season is unlikely. The routes and targets will come down as the Cardinals aim to become more balanced on offense; they didn’t spend the No. 3 overall pick on running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> for nothing.\nPlus, Arizona may turn to rookie third-round pick <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carson-beck.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22953\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carson Beck</a> later in the year to see what they have in him. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacoby-brissett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacoby Brissett</a> hyper-targeted McBride; we have no idea whether Beck would do the same.\nThat said, barring injury, you can pencil McBride in for another top five finish at the position; just don’t expect the massive numbers he produced last season.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF)</a>\nThe final guy I want to discuss is one that I actually hope regresses from an efficiency standpoint this season.\nThat may sound odd, but in this case, that would put Dalton Kincaid on the field more so he can see an increase in targets.\nIn 2025, there was no better tight end on a per-route basis. Take a gander at these numbers:\n\n1st in yards per route run – 3.02\n1st in first downs per route run – 0.143\n1st in fantasy points per route run – 0.67\n1st in yards per target – 11.7\n1st in target rate – 25.9%\n1st in QB Rating per target – 149.2\n1st in explosive plays – 13\n2nd in fantasy points per target – 2.57\n2nd in yards per reception – 14.6\n8th in Expected Points Added – +44.3\n\nThe problem with Kincaid is that he didn’t play much. He was basically the Bizarro version of McBride. He had just a 38.3% snap share last year, which was 70th among all tight ends, and ran only 189 routes, which ranked 47th at the position. For context, that’s about 28% of McBride’s route total. Just insanely low usage for a productive and talented player.\nBetween his knee issues, lack of blocking, and slot-heavy skill set that overlaps with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/khalil-shakir.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khalil Shakir</a>, Kincaid will never be an 80-90% snap-share player, at least not in Buffalo. However, would it be too much to ask for him to get back into the 65% range, which is where he was as a rookie? That would boost his fantasy potential immensely.\nIf you punt on tight end early, Kincaid makes a ton of sense as a high-upside swing later in drafts. 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Find him on X at <a href=\"https://x.com/DynastyFFWolf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@DynastyFFWolf</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784200770;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:11:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";i:6;s:16:\"Fantasy Football\";i:7;s:18:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba\";i:8;s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";i:9;s:21:\"Regression Candidates\";i:10;s:12:\"Trey McBride\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8130;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Trey McBride\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Jaxon Smith-Njigba\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10236;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2910;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"56d9c9e9d4cdbe9e4a8fcb1e03159800\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid: Running Backs (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:87:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-busts-to-avoid-running-backs-2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:269:\"Chasing upside is critical in fantasy football. So is avoiding overvalued players at their average draft position (ADP) who could bust. Below are two backs to be wary of. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football Expert Rankings 2026 Fantasy ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12009:\"Chasing upside is critical in fantasy football. So is avoiding overvalued players at their <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP) who could bust. Below are two backs to be wary of.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/coach/getstarted/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Fantasy Football Tools</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Running Back Busts\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)</a> | ADP: 54.3 (RB23)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreVeyon Henderson</a> had some explosive plays in his rookie season. He also had a few blow-up showings. Specifically, Henderson exploded for 27.5 half-PPR points in Week 10 (RB4), 29.8 points in Week 11 (RB3) and 29.1 points in Week 15 (RB3). He was the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-rb.php?start=10&end=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RB3</a> in half-PPR points per game (21.2) from Week 10 through Week 15, demonstrating a tantalizing ceiling.\nNot coincidentally, Henderson largely benefited from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhamondre Stevenson</a> being banged up. He was out from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/snap-counts/rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Week 9 through Week 11</a>. Two of Henderson’s eruptions were without Stevenson, and the Patriots reverted to trusting Stevenson down the stretch, especially in the playoffs. According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, Henderson had the following stats in 18 games, including the playoffs, with Stevenson in the lineup:\n\n163 rush attempts (9.1 per game)\n723 rushing yards (40.2 per game)\n4.44 yards per carry\n4.9% explosive run rate\n49.1% success rate\n49.7% stuff rate\n26.1% inside-5 rush rate\n5 rushing touchdowns\n27.6% route participation rate\n181 routes (18.1 per game)\n36 targets (2.0 per game)\n6.8% target share\n0.20 targets per route run (TPRR)\n30 receptions (1.7 per game)\n188 receiving yards (10.4 per game)\n1.04 yards per route run (YPRR)\n5.22 yards per target\n6.27 yards per reception\n0 receiving touchdowns\n7.5 half-PPR points per game\n8.3 expected half-PPR points per game\n\nStevenson justifiably handled a larger workload, as he was more productive. Perhaps surprisingly, Stevenson even had a higher explosive run rate (5.3%).\nStevenson hasn’t done anything to warrant losing more touches to Henderson. In addition, despite entering the NFL with a reputation as a rugged pass protector, Henderson was a speed bump. Among 74 running backs with at least 50 blocking reps last year, Henderson ranked 66th in Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) pass-blocking grade. While PFF grades aren’t the be-all-end-all, it’s suboptimal that Henderson ranked dreadfully while Stevenson was 12th, and the veteran was clearly more trusted, with 112 pass-blocking snaps to Henderson’s 48.\nHenderson is a fun player, but Stevenson was better last year, and the Patriots are in a winning window after losing in the Super Bowl. Stevenson is underrated, with an ADP of 78 and an RB29 rank. Henderson’s presence does provide some risk of Stevenson’s role diminishing, but the two should be flipped and selected in the late ’60s or early 70s.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR)</a> | ADP: 80.3 (RB30)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a> had an unimpressive first three seasons in the NFL after the Panthers selected him with the 126th pick in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He broke out in 2024, amassing a career-high 1,195 rushing yards, a career-high 1,366 scrimmage yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns.\nHowever, that season looks like an outlier. Hubbard also rattled off a nifty 4.8 yards per carry, but he’s fallen short of four yards per carry in three of his five seasons, including last season, when he recorded only 3.8 yards per carry in the regular season. Per NFL Next Gen Stats, Hubbard was 44th in rushing yards over expected (-39) among 51 running backs with at least 90 rush attempts in the 2025 regular season.\nHubbard’s putrid 2025 numbers don’t end there. According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, among 60 running backs with at least 65 rush attempts in the regular season and playoffs, Hubbard recorded the following stats (rankings in parentheses):\n\n34.8 rushing yards per game (42nd)\n3.79 yards per carry (46th)\n2.03 yards before contact per attempt (tied for 31st)\n1.76 yards after contact per attempt (57th)\n0.0% explosive run rate (60th — the only running back with at least 65 rush attempts and zero explosive runs)\n51.7% success rate (tied for 23rd)\n39.5% stuff rate (8th)\n0.07 missed tackles forced per rush attempt (tied for 57th)\n3 rushing touchdowns (tied for 43rd)\n8.1 half-PPR points per game (tied for 36th)\n9.9 expected half-PPR points per game (35th)\n\nHubbard suffered a calf injury in Week 4, sidelining him in Week 5 and Week 6. He later <a href=\"https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2025/11/18/panthers-chuba-hubbard-injury-updates-week-12/87340296007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admitted</a> to rushing back from the injury. The injury can help explain the lack of explosiveness, but it probably shouldn’t earn him a full pass for his lousy campaign, given his career body of work.\nHubbard’s passing-game ability, or lack thereof, is another fly in the ointment. According to <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/KtePD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StatHead</a>, among 56 running backs with at least 60 targets since 2023, Hubbard is tied for 52nd in yards per target (4.5). He’s also 43rd in receiving yards per game (13.3) from the same sample of running backs. Among 61 running backs with at least 100 routes in the 2025 regular season and playoffs, Hubbard was 24th in target share (8.2%), tied for 25th in targets per route run (0.19), 32nd in receiving yards per game (14.8), 35th in yards per route run (1.07) and 34th in yards per target (5.76).\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a>, Hubbard’s 2025 running mate, departed for the Steelers in free agency, but <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks</a> is healthy. Hubbard could have stiff competition for playing time this year. The Panthers thought enough of Brooks as a prospect to select him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, using the 46th pick and making him the first running back selected in that class, despite Brooks tearing his ACL in November of 2023.\nUnfortunately, Brooks tore his ACL again on December 8th, 2024 (Week 14 of the 2024 season). He missed the entire 2025 season after logging just 23 offensive snaps as a rookie in 2024. Brooks must prove he’s still an explosive option in the backfield, but he’s healthy and generated offseason buzz.\nMoreover, as history has taught fantasy gamers, drafting a running back because of a lack of perceived competition is a recipe for disappointment if the running back performs poorly. There is always an alternative for an underperforming running back.\nEven if Hubbard fends off Brooks for lead-runner duties, his lack of receiving chops puts pressure on him to find the end zone to be a fantasy asset and not a source of empty-calorie rushing yardage. The bad news for him is that, per <a href=\"https://www.firstdown.studio/implied-totals/season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Down Studio</a>, the Panthers are 29th in projected scoring (20.9 points per game), using betting info for projected implied totals in 2026. 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For more from Josh, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/josh-shepardson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BChad50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BChad50</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784200757;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:9:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:5:\"Busts\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:13:\"Chuba Hubbard\";i:8;s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7594;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Chuba Hubbard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12529;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"TreVeyon Henderson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2911;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"509a925c28e3991d1f9ae70e1c4c4c83\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"3 Must-Draft Rookie Tight Ends (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:89:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/3-must-draft-rookie-tight-ends-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:279:\"The tight end position in fantasy football has seen an influx of talent over the past couple of seasons, with Colston Loveland (Chicago Bears), Tyler Warren (Indianapolis Colts), Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) and Harold Fannin Jr. (Cleveland Browns) entering ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9157:\"The tight end position in fantasy football has seen an influx of talent over the past couple of seasons, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> (Chicago Bears), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyler-warren.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Warren</a> (Indianapolis Colts), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a> (Las Vegas Raiders) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/harold-fannin-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harold Fannin Jr.</a> (Cleveland Browns) entering the league and immediately making an impact.\nOf those four, three finished as TE1s last season, and Loveland came on strong toward the end of the season, posting double-digit fantasy points in three of the final four weeks in PPR leagues. Below, I’ll look at which tight ends from the 2026 NFL Draft class could make a fantasy impact in their rookie seasons.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Rookie Tight End Targets\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenyon Sadiq (TE – NYJ)</a>\nI’m a bit mixed on Kenyon Sadiq and his potential in 2026, but he was the first tight end off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft.\nTo start, let’s examine quarterback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/geno-smith.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geno Smith</a>.\nOver the last three seasons of his career, Smith has played in a combined 47 games with a 67.7% completion rate for 10,969 yards, 60 touchdowns and 41 interceptions. When targeting tight ends, he has a 76.9% completion rate for 2,552 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. A total of 21.6% of his attempts, 23.3% of his yards, and 25% of his touchdowns have gone to tight ends.\nSmith is 35 and coming off a dreadful season with the Raiders. Still, he has a loaded offense around him, including Sadiq. The problem for Sadiq, though, is that not only does he need to compete for targets with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garrett Wilson</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Cooper Jr.</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adonai Mitchell</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/breece-hall.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breece Hall</a>, but also <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mason-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mason Taylor</a>, who was a big part of the Jets’ offense in 2025.\nSadiq has the athleticism and skill set to have a big impact, and I think his game lends itself well to short-area passes and racking up receptions.\nGet ready to dominate your draft with the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a> from FantasyPros.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/eli-stowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eli Stowers (TE – PHI)</a>\nEli Stowers is another player, similar to Kenyon Sadiq, who doesn’t have a clear-cut No. 1 TE role. We know Stowers will be the heir apparent to <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dallas-goedert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Goedert</a>, who’s on a one-year deal, but how will he perform this season?\nIt remains to be seen exactly what new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion will want to do, but early indications are that he’ll want to run a Sean McVay-style offense, meaning plenty of 12 and 13 personnel. This will allow for Stowers to be on the field alongside Goedert, though he’ll need to improve in the run game.\nStowers was an athletic specimen at the combine, and that alone will make him an intriguing target in any passing game. Based on the Eagles’ depth chart, it won’t be difficult to get <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeVonta Smith</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makai Lemon</a>, Goedert, Stowers and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a> on the field at the same time.\nI’ll be intrigued to see what the young offensive coordinator does.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justin-joly.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-28079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Joly (TE – DEN)</a>\nAs for a bit of a dart-throw, I like what Justin Joly can bring to the Denver Broncos’ offense. In 15 games last season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/evan-engram.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evan Engram</a> had just one touchdown catch. While I don’t expect Joly to catch many passes, his athleticism and “basketball body” allow him to jump at the high point, making him a nice red-zone threat.\nJoly was productive all four years of college football, at both UConn and NC State. 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Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9650:\"While the 2026 NFL regular season is still a few months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably avoiding players that will bust or are overpriced.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nOvervalued Fantasy Football Players to Avoid on Sleeper\nLet’s look at six players whose is overpriced based on <a href=\"https://sleeper.com/draft/nfl/1379963917471580160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleeper ADP for redraft leagues</a>.<a href=\"https://sleeper.com/draft/nfl/1379963917471580160\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart (NYG)</a> – ADP 80.6 | QB7\nDespite missing three games and not starting until Week 4, Dart finished his rookie season as the QB13, averaging 17.3 fantasy points per contest. While fantasy players should draft him as a QB1, Dart is overvalued at his current ADP. Last year, 42.5% of his fantasy production came on the ground, totaling 487 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. Furthermore, over half of his rushing scores came after <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cam Skattebo</a> suffered a season-ending injury. Dart will run less with Skattebo healthy and might not have <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> to start the year.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III (KC)</a> – ADP 14.6 | RB6\nI am a supporter of Walker’s this season. However, his RB6 and top-15 ADP on Sleeper are ridiculous. The former Michigan State star shouldn’t get drafted ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chase-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Brown</a>, as those running backs have a proven track record as an RB1. While he has spent most of his career in a split backfield with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a>, something that likely won’t happen in Kansas City, Walker was a featured guy as a rookie, ending the year as only the RB18, averaging 13.5 PPR fantasy points per game.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bucky-irving.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bucky Irving (TB)</a> – ADP 31.6 | RB14\nAfter finishing his rookie season as the RB13, averaging 14.4 PPR fantasy points per game, Irving regressed last year and struggled to stay healthy, missing seven contests. Furthermore, he had offseason shoulder surgery and might not be fully ready for training camp. More importantly, Irving averaged two fewer yards per rushing attempt and 0.28 fewer fantasy points per touch last year compared to his rookie season. The Buccaneers signed <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Gainwell</a> to a significant contract in free agency, showing their lack of trust in Irving as a featured running back.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers (NYG)</a> – ADP 19.2 | WR8\nInjuries are part of the game of football, and that’s why Nabers isn’t worth his current ADP. Last year, he averaged 10.7 targets and 17.7 PPR fantasy points per game in his three healthy contests. Unfortunately, Nabers suffered a torn ACL in Week 4. More importantly, he underwent a second surgery to clean up his knee, putting his status for Week 1 in doubt. Nabers could miss the first month of the year and might not be 100% until 2027, making him a massive risk to draft as a WR1.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III (CHI)</a> – ADP 41.1 | WR17\nThe hype around Burden has gotten out of control. He averaged fewer PPR fantasy points per game than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/theo-wease-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theo Wease Jr.</a> last season (8.6 vs. 8.5). While everyone says Burden was a superstar during the fantasy playoffs, he missed Week 16 and took advantage of an injury obliterated San Francisco 49ers defense in Week 17 where <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze</a> didn’t play, totaling eight receptions on nine targets for 138 receiving yards, a touchdowns, and 27.8 fantasy points. Furthermore, Burden scored 12.2 fantasy points on 14 targets during Chicago’s two playoff matchups.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton Kincaid (BUF)</a> – ADP 91.3 | TE9\nKincaid was one of my favorite sleeper tight ends last year. Unfortunately, he finished as the TE20, averaging 10.5 PPR fantasy points per game, missing five contests because of injury. While Kincaid set a career high with five receiving touchdowns, he never saw more than six targets in any game, hitting that mark in only three contests. More importantly, Kincaid no longer has a realistic shot at being first or second on his team in targets, which is necessary to justify his ADP, after the Bills traded for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dj-moore-wr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Moore</a>.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\nMike Fanelli is a featured writer at FantasyPros. For more from Mike, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/mike-fanelli.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Mike_NFL2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Mike_NFL2</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784200735;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:15:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:5:\"Busts\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:17:\"Fantasy Draft Kit\";i:4;s:8:\"Featured\";i:5;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:6;s:3:\"NFL\";i:7;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:8;s:12:\"Bucky Irving\";i:9;s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";i:10;s:16:\"Fantasy Football\";i:11;s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";i:12;s:18:\"Kenneth Walker III\";i:13;s:17:\"Luther Burden III\";i:14;s:12:\"malik nabers\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:6:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10236;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11584;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Bucky Irving\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12519;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Luther Burden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8151;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kenneth Walker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2913;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f246edf4993d5f34a83ac57027bf33f2\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"New York Jets Flight Connections 07/16/26\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/95013/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-16-26\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Thursday in July. Jack Bell – Jets 2026 Training Camp Preview | Tight Ends Give Offense Myriad Options NYJets.com – Jets Partner with Xerox to Integrate Technology Across Daily Operations Amanda Vogt – Jets’ Breece Hall Included In ESPN’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5527:\"\n\n\n \n Jul 24, 2025; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Obinna Eze (68) and offensive tackle Armand Membou (70) participate in a drill during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Thursday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-2026-training-camp-preview-tight-ends-present-endless-possibilities-mason-taylor\">Jack Bell</a> – Jets 2026 Training Camp Preview | Tight Ends Give Offense Myriad Options\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-partner-with-xerox-to-integrate-technology-across-daily-operations\">NYJets.com</a> – Jets Partner with Xerox to Integrate Technology Across Daily Operations\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-breece-hall-espn-top-10-running-backs-list-07-15-2026\">Amanda Vogt</a> – Jets’ Breece Hall Included In ESPN’s Top 10 Running Backs List\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nj.com/sports/2026/07/major-update-emerges-on-nfl-starting-quarterback-being-investigated-for-battery.html\">Matt Connolly</a> – Major update emerges on NFL starting quarterback being investigated for battery\n\n<a 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href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/15/jets-may-have-the-nfl-most-overlooked-linebacker-duo/90882387007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets may have the NFL’s most overlooked linebacker duo\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/15/3-jets-players-with-everything-to-lose-at-training-camp/90900189007/\">Justin Melo</a> – 3 Jets players with everything to lose at training camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/jets-focusing-on-size-during-rebuild\">Ely Allen</a> – Jets Focusing On Size During Rebuild\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/adonai-mitchell-locked-in-as-jets-starting-wr\">Nikhil Mehta</a> – Adonai Mitchell ‘Locked In’ As Jets Starting WR\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-omission-red-flag-aaron-glenn-and-new-york/bd98900f5d31e82431b5c0e9\">Anne Erickson</a> – Jets omission is a red flag for Aaron Glenn and New York\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-offensive-triplets-rankings-2026-season/\">Jared Dublin</a> – 2026 NFL ‘Triplets’ rankings: Where every team’s QB, RB, pass catcher combo stands\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-minkah-fitzpatrick-former-all-pro-new-york-no-9-player-01kxhk16j1fx\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick: Former All-Pro Is New York’s No. 9 Player\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/2-wr-trades-jets-should-consider-bolster-backend-depth-chart-01kxf3qdxb3t\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – 2 WR Trades Jets Should Consider to Bolster Backend of Depth Chart\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/forgotten-jets-free-agent-signing-dane-belton-emerge-key-defensive-starter-01kx9psby8k1\">Blair Yusko</a> – Forgotten Jets free agent signing could emerge as key defensive starter\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-biggest-offseason-gamble-hinges-entirely-raiders-old-coaching-staff-01kxe37b89jg\">Mike Luciano</a> – Jets’ biggest offseason 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news: George Pickens to officially play on franchise tag after deadline passes\";s:4:\"link\";s:103:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-news/210049/george-pickens-franchise-tag-deadline-passes\";s:11:\"description\";s:372:\"Cowboys’ George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes – ESPN George Pickens will officially play on the franchise tag in 2026. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed. This […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8289:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49367546/cowboys-george-pickens-play-273m-tag-deadline-passes\">Cowboys’ George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes – ESPN</a>\n\nGeorge Pickens will officially play on the franchise tag in 2026.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys\">Dallas Cowboys</a> wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4426354/george-pickens\">George Pickens</a> will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed.\n\n\n\nThis was an expected conclusion after the Cowboys announced before the NFL draft in April that they <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48561830/cowboys-say-talk-long-term-deal-george-pickens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">did not plan to hold talks on a long-term contract with Pickens</a>. The last time the Cowboys signed a player tagged for the first time to an extension was wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13215/dez-bryant\">Dez Bryant</a> in 2015.\n\n\n\nPickens has <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48573948/source-cowboys-wr-george-pickens-signing-franchise-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">already signed his franchise tender</a>, putting him under contract for the 2026 season. He said last month that he was prepared to play this season on that tag.\n\n\n\n“Like the tag and all that, it’s just football first,” Pickens <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49086294/ok-franchise-tag-george-pickens-cowboys-minicamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said after the first day of mandatory minicamp</a>. “So, definitely play football first, kind of like I did last year, and then worry about [the contract] … Well, let my agent worry about it, really.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/cowboys-training-camp-competition-roster-bubble-22329657.php\">Which Cowboys players need a big training camp to keep their spot on the roster? – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News</a>\n\nTraining camp will be vital for these players.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/contract-year-cowboys-te-luke-schoonmaker-adds-22266582.php\">TE Luke Schoonmaker</a>\n\n\n\nOnly two players remain from the Cowboys’ 2023 draft class: linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, a third round pick in that draft, and Schoonmaker, a\n\n\n\nsecond round pick out of Michigan. Could that number dwindle down to one by the time the offseason is over?\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys have quietly signaled that as a possibility. The Cowboys didn’t acquire a veteran tight end this offseason. They also didn’t select a tight end in the 2026 NFL draft, but <a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/article/baylor-michael-trigg-tcu-dj-rogers-impression-22233488.php\" class=\"\">they did sign two undrafted free agents in Baylor’s Michael Trigg and TCU’s D.J. Rogers</a>. Conveniently, they also spent the most money among their crop of undrafted free agents on those two. \n\n\n\nThe undrafted free agents that the Cowboys sign to the biggest deal often have a better chance at making the team than others. Two years ago, tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford turned in the highest paid undrafted deal into two years with the Cowboys thus far. If Spann-Ford could leap Schoonmaker on the depth chart, and if one or both of the undrafted rookie tight ends take strides, then Schoonmaker will certainly have to fight for his spot. \n\n\n\nThe good news for Schoonmaker: He’s feeling healthy after dealing with multiple injuries the last two years and he feels ready for the challenge.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/no-9-who-has-the-most-to-prove-in-his-contract-year\">No.9) Who has the most to prove in his contract year? – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com</a>\n\nSeveral players need to maximize their chance to cash in.\n\n\nPatrik: To me, there’s one glaring answer to this question, and his name is George Pickens. Granted, Pickens is no longer trying to prove he can be a breakout receiver capable of carrying an offense, as he was in his first contract season, or in sharing the load without complaint with yet another top-tier wideout. His 1,400-yard, nine TD season was a thing of beauty, and he’s also shattered the locker room narrative coming out of Pittsburgh ahead of his trade to Dallas.\n\n\n\nSo, what does Pickens need to prove in 2026? Well, as the Cowboys view it: consistency. I am of the mindset that the team should’ve extended him this offseason, but I also can’t argue against their reasoning for holding off. All Pickens has to do is rinse and repeat this coming season, and reporting to minicamp while on the franchise tag — stating he’ll fully participate in training camp practices as well — is a sensational start to a season that simply needs to show last year wasn’t an anomaly.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article316383155.html\">Cowboys Depth Chart: How will the QB competition shake out behind Dak Prescott? – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram</a>\n\nThis is one of the more intriguing questions of the offseason.\n\n\nOn The Bubble (2)\n\n\n\nJoe Milton III, Sam Howell\n\n\n\nThe Cowboys made a bit of a surprise with a shake-up in the quarterback room this offseason, as they moved on from trusted depth piece Will Grier in favor of a former starter with ample experience in Sam Howell. Shortly after the signing was made, head coach Brian Schottenheimer came out and said that the backup quarterback spot behind Prescott is up for grabs.\n\n\n\nHowell brings experience, having started 18 games in his career including all 17 for the Washington Commanders in 2023. Since then, however, Howell has only thrown 14 passes over the past two seasons. The system is familiar for Howell, as he pointed to his days at the University of North Carolina as a similar setup for how the Cowboys play under Schottenheimer. \n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Joe Milton III comes into 2026 with a year in Dallas under his belt, but a lack of strong confidence in his abilities along with it. Milton had a shaky first preseason with the Cowboys after being acquired in a trade last offseason, and he wasn’t called upon to play meaningful snaps in the regular season. 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He also has multiple civil lawsuits to navigate.Via TMZ, a man named Nigel King has sued Diggs for <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2026/07/15/stefon-diggs-sued-for-defamation/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">falsely claiming King stole a Ferrari</a> — and for allegedly having Diggs\'s friends attack him.Also sued were Diggs\'s brother, Darez, and three of their friends.In July 2024, King arranged for Diggs\'s Ferrari to be transported to Houston. The car was stolen. King claims he was never identified as a suspect in the theft.King also contends that, in December 2024, Diggs began accusing King of stealing the car. King also claims that, a year later, Diggs\'s friend punched King in the face.Diggs, per the latest report as to a case that <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2026/02/06/stefon-diggs-sued-patriots-super-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first surfaced</a> in February 2026, requested that the case not proceed until the other defendants are properly served. The other defendants have since been served, which should set the stage for the litigation to unfold — likely slowly, as most civil lawsuits do.In November 2025, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2025/11/16/stefon-diggs-chris-blake-griffith-defamation-lawsuit-nfl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diggs sued</a> a man named Christopher Griffith for falsely claiming Diggs had drugged and sexually assaulted him. Griffith <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2025/11/21/influencer-countersues-stefon-diggs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">filed a counterclaim</a>, alleging that Diggs did indeed sexually assault him in 2023. Diggs has denied the accusation. That case has been unfolding with a stream of <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2026/07/14/stefon-diggs-male-sexual-assault-accuser-says-his-football-team-flew-him-out/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conflicting contentions and salacious details</a>, which will make for a compelling trial if the case isn\'t settled or dismissed.Through it all, Diggs hopes to continue his NFL career. He recently claimed that there\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/free-agent-stefon-diggs-says-no-wr2-is-better-than-him\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no WR2 in the NFL better than him</a>. At least five unnamed teams reportedly have \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-at-least-five-teams-have-checked-in-on-stefon-diggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checked in</a>\" on the player who had 1,013 receiving yards in his first season with the Patriots.It was the seventh 1,000-yard season of the 32-year-old receiver\'s career. Whether he\'ll have a chance to do it an eighth time remains to be seen — but it was obvious last year that, even though his Ferrari was stolen, he still has gas in the tank.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784198449;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2916;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d1e75a7db954f95e2d973e0207003350\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Trevor Lawrence: Draws praise for offseason work\";s:4:\"link\";s:63:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/trevor-lawrence-15357\";s:11:\"description\";s:192:\"Lawrence has thrived in the early stages of his second offseason in head coach Liam Coen\'s system, John Shipley of SI.com reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:192:\"Lawrence has thrived in the early stages of his second offseason in head coach Liam Coen\'s system, John Shipley of SI.com reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784198400;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7523;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Trevor Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2917;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c5712ff0a0271c853119b6548e033a85\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Chiefs News: Patrick Mahomes reiterates plans to play in Week 1\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/205428/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-reiterates-plans-to-play-in-week-1\";s:11:\"description\";s:340:\"The latest At this point, it would be shocking if the face of the league is not under center when the Kansas City Chiefs host the season premiere of Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos on September 14. After participating throughout the offseason program following his late-season ACL tear, we will presumably see Mahomes […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12260:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs jogs in mandatory minicamp at The University of Kansas Hospital Arrowhead Training Complex on June 10, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe latest\n\nAt this point, it would be shocking if the face of the league is not under center when the <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> host the season premiere of Monday Night Football against the <a href=\"https://milehighreport.com\">Denver Broncos</a> on September 14.\n\nAfter participating throughout the offseason program following his late-season ACL tear, we will presumably see Mahomes ramp up his action early in camp after an additional two months of rehab.\n\nIn an appearance on Wednesday’s edition of “Yahoo Sports Daily,” Mahomes <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/video/patrick-mahomes-hopes-return-week-133000912.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/video/patrick-mahomes-hopes-return-week-133000912.html\">discussed the rehab process</a> that he believes will have him ready to start the season. As with his previous media comments this offseason, however, the quarterback acknowledged that the decision is not his alone.\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-eyeing-week-1-return-vs-broncos-i-dont-want-to-miss-that-game-155509419.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-eyeing-week-1-return-vs-broncos-i-dont-want-to-miss-that-game-155509419.html\">Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes eyeing Week 1 return vs. Broncos: ‘I don’t want to miss that game’ | Yahoo Sports</a>\n\n\nAppearing on Wednesday’s edition of Yahoo Sports Daily, Mahomes told Caroline Fenton that he’s going to give himself every chance to start the season on time.\n\n\n\n“That’s my goal,” Mahomes said. “I’ve said that since the beginning is being ready to go Week 1. I can’t predict the future and I know that it’s a long process. It’s not just my decision, but at the same time I’m going to give the doctors and the coaches every single opportunity I can to let me be out there Week 1.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7442924/2026/07/15/chiefs-unlucky-2025-season/\">Were the Chiefs cursed in 2025? How their luck could change — and where it might not | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nStatement: The Chiefs should improve in clutch moments next season.\n\n\n\nVerdict: Absolutely true.\n\n\n\nWe spent a lot of time last season discussing how the Chiefs trended toward being one of the most unclutch teams ever.\n\n\n\nIt all led to the most confounding part of 2025’s collapse: a year after the Chiefs rode a 12-0 one-score record to a Super Bowl appearance, they finished 1-9 in one-score scenarios last season.\n\n\n\nThat latter mark was historic. The Chiefs became just the second NFL team since 2000, per TruMedia, to have 10 one-score games and go 1-9 or worse.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-news/chiefs-emari-demercado-biggest-mysteries-2026-nfl-training-camp/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-news/chiefs-emari-demercado-biggest-mysteries-2026-nfl-training-camp/\">Emari Demercado may be one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest mysteries heading into 2026 NFL training camp | A to Z Sports</a>\n\n\nDemercado’s career numbers paint a fascinating picture. Over three seasons with the Cardinals, he averaged 6.5 yards per carry, the top mark in the Super Bowl era among players with at least 100 carries. Demercado led the entire NFL in 2025 with 5.52 yards after contact per attempt and 7.1 yards per carry.\n\n\n\nThe unique situation with Demercado is that he is 27 years old, yet he has never had more than 79 touches in a single NFL season. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-signing-new-talent-for-inaugural-creator-team\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-signing-new-talent-for-inaugural-creator-team\">Chiefs Signing New Talent for Inaugural Creator Team | The Mothership</a>\n\n\nThe Kansas City Chiefs announced the launch of “Kingdom Creators,” the club’s inaugural creator program designed to bring together a diverse network of creators, storytellers, and personalities who share a passion for Chiefs Kingdom and can authentically connect with fans through their own unique communities and platforms. Applications for the program are now open.\n\n\n\nLaunching with an initial roster of 30 creators, “Kingdom Creators” reflects the organization’s commitment to building a year-round creator ecosystem that extends beyond football and captures the cultural moments, stories, and experiences that unite Chiefs fans. As the Chiefs continue to grow their fanbase across the country and around the world, the program will help deepen connections with existing fans while introducing new audiences to Chiefs Kingdom through authentic, creator-led storytelling.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25454350-1-trade-each-nfl-team-should-consider-2026-season-starts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25454350-1-trade-each-nfl-team-should-consider-2026-season-starts\">1 Trade Each NFL Team Should Consider Before the 2026 Season Starts | Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\nKansas City Chiefs: Trade CB Kristian Fulton for a late 2027 pick\n\n\n\nAssuming rookie first-rounder Mansoor Delane starts on the boundary, Nohl Williams, L’Jarius Sneed and Fulton will battle for the No. 2 spot. A third-round pick from the 2025 draft, Williams has upside. Sneed is back for his second stint in Kansas City and has experience in Steve Spagnuolo’s system.\n\n\n\nFulton will likely be the odd man out of the cornerback rotation.\n\n\nAround the NFL\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49367546/cowboys-george-pickens-play-273m-tag-deadline-passes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49367546/cowboys-george-pickens-play-273m-tag-deadline-passes\">Cowboys’ George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes | ESPN</a>\n\n\nDallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed.\n\n\n\nThis was an expected conclusion after the Cowboys announced before the NFL draft in April that they did not plan to hold talks on a long-term contract with Pickens. The last time the Cowboys signed a player tagged for the first time to an extension was wide receiver Dez Bryant in 2015.\n\n\n\nPickens has already signed his franchise tender, putting him under contract for the 2026 season. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-five-time-pro-bowl-rb-alvin-kamara-finalizing-restructured-contract-to-stay-in-new-orleans\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-five-time-pro-bowl-rb-alvin-kamara-finalizing-restructured-contract-to-stay-in-new-orleans\">Saints, 5-time Pro Bowl RB Alvin Kamara agree to restructured contract to stay in New Orleans | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nThe Saints’ all-time leading rusher has agreed to a restructured deal to remain in New Orleans, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Wednesday afternoon.\n\n\n\n“Alvin’s goal, and the team’s goal, was for him to remain with the Saints and retire a Saint,” Kamara’s agent, Brad Cicala, told Garafolo.\n\n\n\nNew Orleans.Football’s Nick Underhill first reported the news that Kamara was finalizing a deal on The Set with Terron Armstead .\n\n\n\nThe new deal effectively concludes the uncertainty regarding Kamara, who was entering the final year of a two-year, $24.5 million contract with a Saints club that added Travis Etienne this offseason and put the future of Kamara, who will be 31 in 10 days, in doubt. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill\">Federal court rejects yet another attempt by NFL to send Brian Flores case to arbitration | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\n\nDespite a court ruling and an appeals court ruling that the claims brought by Brian Flores (against the Dolphins, Giants, Broncos, and Texans), Ray Horton (against the Titans), and Steve Wilks (against the Cardinals) must be decided in court, the NFL filed a motion to reconsider the ruling that slammed the door on arbitration.\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday, Judge Valerie Caproni denied the NFL’s latest motion.\n\n\n\nThe 15-page ruling begins with an expression of exasperation regarding the nearly four-and-a-half-year-old litigation: “This case continues to linger at the starting block. Or, to use a more fitting metaphor, this case continues to linger as the teams mill about in the players’ tunnels.”\n\n\n\nElsewhere in the written decision, there are some not-so-subtle indications of the judge’s impatience with the NFL’s efforts to keep fighting over a settled issue.\n\n\nIn case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride\n\n<a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/205326/chiefs-training-camp-preview-sorting-out-slot-defenders\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis/205326/chiefs-training-camp-preview-sorting-out-slot-defenders\">Chiefs training camp preview: Sorting out the slot defenders</a>\n\n\nSafety Christian Roland-Wallace\n\n\n\nSlot snaps in 2025: 56\n\n\n\nAfter playing 78% of his rookie snaps (153) in the slot during the 2024 season, Roland-Wallace continued to make an impact on the Chiefs’ defense in a limited fashion, but with more alignment diversity.\n\n\n\nRoland-Wallace played 56 snaps in the slot, 60 as a free safety and 65 in the box (PFF). When he did see more time in the slot as a rookie, he was sent as a blitzer 20 times, earning two quarterback hits and four other pressures. He didn’t replicate that impact for the pass rush in 2025.\n\n\nFrom The Feed\n\nFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social Media\n\n\nFacebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadPride/\">Like our page</a>\n\n\n\nInstagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arrowheadpride/\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nX: Follow <a href=\"https://twitter.com/arrowheadpride\">@ArrowheadPride</a>\n\n\n\nAP Staff on X: <a href=\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/21408757/arrowhead-pride-on-social-media\">See complete list</a>\n\n\n\n90.9 The Bridge on X: Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/909thebridge\">@909thebridge</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784197800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Arrowheadlines\";i:1;s:23:\"Kansas City Chiefs News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2918;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5567627c71e402c0e1f88f8f157ccf8b\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Pro Football Reference metric ranks the Bengals’ 5 best teams ever\";s:4:\"link\";s:96:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/193809/ranks-bengals-5-best-teams-ever-pro-football-reference-metric\";s:11:\"description\";s:303:\"The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to return to the Super Bowl this season after spending some money on the defensive side of the ball. Add in Joe Burrow and the offensive talent they are returning, and you could see a world where the Bengals could return to the big game in February. That is where […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1934:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 4, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) against the Kansas City Chiefs at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 36-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to return to the Super Bowl this season after spending some money on the defensive side of the ball. Add in Joe Burrow and the offensive talent they are returning, and you could see a world where the Bengals could return to the big game in February.\n\nThat is where an article by <a href=\"https://local12.com/sports/bengals/5-best-teams-all-time-based-metric-none-reached-super-bowl-cincinnati-bengals-2022-afc-championship-playoffs-paul-brown-sam-wyche-zac-taylor-marvin-lewis-pro-bowl-nfl-football\">Richard Skinner of WKRC</a>, which dives into the Simple Rating System from Pro Football Reference, comes into play and opens some eyes.\n\nDespite never winning a Super Bowl, the Bengals have had three teams finish as the runner-up, and according to the PFR measuring system, those three teams don’t even crack the five best teams.\n\nAccording to the SRS, here are the five best teams:\n\n\n2015 (rating 10.6)\n\n\n\n1976 (rating 10.1)\n\n\n\n2022 (rating 6.9)\n\n\n\n1975 (rating 6.9)\n\n\n\n1989 (rating 6.9)\n\n\nWhat does this tell the fanbase? That, despite some ratings, a team getting hot at the right time can go a long way. \n\nNow we hope they come out and position themselves well for a good seed heading into the playoffs this season, but even if that doesn’t happen, Zac Taylor has shown he can produce some great teams. It also shows he needs to win the big game to make the NFL finale.\n\nKick off is around the corner. We will see how they fare very shortly.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784197800;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2919;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a525267fc7a67492ac76fa7e2ae431e4\";s:5:\"title\";s:47:\"Christian McCaffrey: Wins Best Comeback Athlete\";s:4:\"link\";s:67:\"https://www.rotowire.com//football/player/christian-mccaffrey-11690\";s:11:\"description\";s:178:\"McCaffrey was named the Best Comeback Athlete at the 2026 ESPYS, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers\' official site reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:7:\"content\";s:178:\"McCaffrey was named the Best Comeback Athlete at the 2026 ESPYS, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers\' official site reports.\n\n Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784197140;s:6:\"source\";s:8:\"RotoWire\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4034;s:11:\"player_name\";s:19:\"Christian McCaffrey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11650;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Luke McCaffrey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2920;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"11f0580e74a7b95b1aa2233f1eb32ffe\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Best sleeper fantasy football options on Buffalo Bills\";s:4:\"link\";s:122:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136641/buffalo-bills-fantasy-football-sleeper-picks-dalton-kincaid\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"As the 2026 NFL season gets closer, so does fantasy football. Right now, most fantasy leagues are probably finalizing keepers and trying to plan their rookie dynasty drafts. In fantasy football, the most targeted players on the Buffalo Bills are obviously Josh Allen and James Cook. Let’s examine a sleeper pick or two that could […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3416:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 2: Dalton Kincaid #86 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after winning the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium on November 2, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAs the 2026 NFL season gets closer, so does fantasy football. Right now, most fantasy leagues are probably finalizing keepers and trying to plan their rookie dynasty drafts. In fantasy football, the most targeted players on the Buffalo Bills are obviously Josh Allen and James Cook.\n\nLet’s examine a sleeper pick or two that could end up winning you a fantasy title.\n\nThe first is tight end Dalton Kincaid, a player worth the gamble. Although he had health issues last season, he still ranked as the 15th overall tight end in fantasy <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/page/FFPreseasonRank26TE/nfl-fantasy-football-draft-rankings-2026-te-tight-end\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/page/FFPreseasonRank26TE/nfl-fantasy-football-draft-rankings-2026-te-tight-end\">at ESPN</a>. \n\nA season ago, despite playing on 27% of Buffalo’s offensive snaps, Kincaid led all tight ends with 13 catches that went for more than 20 yards. When he’s on the field he’s a reliable, big-play target for Allen, and the two have established chemistry in Kincaid’s first three seasons. \n\nHe’s not going to get the volume of other top-flight tight ends like Brock Bowers or Trey McBride, but if Kincaid is healthy — which is indisputably is a big if — he is primed to outperform his TE15 ranking.\n\nAnother upside play on the Bills is Tyler Bass. Yes, the Tyler Bass who missed all last year with a groin injury and has not kicked in a game since. However, hear me out. Bass is steady when on the field and has the leg to get you those bonus points for kicks over 50 yards. For his NFL career, Bass is 16-of-23 on kicks over 50 yards and was 4-of-4 on those kicks in 2024. He’ll also be kicking in a new stadium in Buffalo which is suppose to favor the kicking game due to the stadium’s architecture that is said to limit wind on the field. Kickers can prove to be the difference and can even become a top three scorer on your roster.\n\nLastly, the wild-card option is the Bills defense. This pick could be very hot or very cold because there’s a lot of unknowns with the unit due to Jim Leonhard’s first season as an NFL defensive coordinator. There’s reason to believe Leonhard will play a more aggressive style of defense that lets the players attack more instead of playing/reacting to what is in front of them. This could lead to an increase in turnovers and hopefully some defensive touchdowns. Buffalo only scored two defensive touchdowns in 2025 — both via Christian Benford.\n\nHonorable mention here is running back Ray Davis. 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Co-host Taylor Lewan asked Loveland if it was comparable in scale to the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry in college football. Chicago Bears […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6829:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears leaps as he\'s tackled by Carrington Valentine #24 of the Green Bay Packers during an NFL wild card playoff game at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/colston-loveland-fans-the-flames-of-the-bears-packers-rivalry\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/colston-loveland-fans-the-flames-of-the-bears-packers-rivalry\">Colston Loveland Fans the Flames of the Bears-Packers Rivalry – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears </a>Colston Loveland appeared on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast this week, and the Bears-Packers rivalry was brought up. Co-host Taylor Lewan asked Loveland if it was comparable in scale to the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry in college football.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/chicago-bears-announce-varsity-bears-as-part-of-2026-chicago-bears-training-camp-by-lrs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/chicago-bears-announce-varsity-bears-as-part-of-2026-chicago-bears-training-camp-by-lrs\">Chicago Bears announce Varsity Bears as part of 2026 Chicago Bears Training Camp by LRS – ChicagoBears.com </a>As part of 2026 Chicago Bears Training Camp by LRS, the Chicago Bears will take their August 10th walk-through practice on the road to Stevenson High School in nearby Lincolnshire, Ill. Varsity Bears is open to the public and free of charge, with ticket registration available starting Thursday, July 16, at 10 a.m.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/15/bears-to-practice-at-stevenson-high-school-as-part-of-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/07/15/bears-to-practice-at-stevenson-high-school-as-part-of-training-camp\">Bears to practice at Stevenson High School as part of training camp – Chicago Sun Times </a>The team will hold an open walk-through at a school near their headquarters.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/audio/nfc-north-2026-season-preview-bears-etc-podcast\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/audio/nfc-north-2026-season-preview-bears-etc-podcast\">Bears, etc. Podcast: NFC North 2026 season preview – ChicagoBears.com </a>Minnesota Vikings radio analyst Pete Bercich, Green Bay Packers play-by-play broadcaster Wayne Larrivee and Detroit Lions play-by-play announcer Dan Miller join Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to get insight from around the division as the Bears look to defend their NFC North title.\n\n<a href=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/colston-loveland-felt-surprised-when-chicago-bears-picked-him-in-2025-nfl-draft-288325503/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/article/colston-loveland-felt-surprised-when-chicago-bears-picked-him-in-2025-nfl-draft-288325503/\">Colston Loveland felt ‘surprised’ when Chicago Bears picked him in 2025 NFL Draft – 247 Sports Chicago Bears</a>\n\nChicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland says he was a little ‘surprised’ when the team took him in the 2025 NFL Draft and reveals the team he thought he would end up on.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/15/chicago-bears-stevenson-practice/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/15/chicago-bears-stevenson-practice/\">Chicago Bears will have a walk-through at Stevenson High School. Here’s how to attend. – Chicago Tribune </a>Free tickets will be available Thursday for the Chicago Bears’ Aug. 10 walk-through practice at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. \n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49367546/cowboys-george-pickens-play-273m-tag-deadline-passes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49367546/cowboys-george-pickens-play-273m-tag-deadline-passes\">Cowboys’ George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes – ESPN </a>This was an expected conclusion after the Cowboys announced before the NFL draft in April that they did not plan to hold talks on a long-term contract with Pickens. The last time the Cowboys signed a player tagged for the first time to an extension was wide receiver Dez Bryant in 2015.\n\nIN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117751/training-camp-battle-ls-luke-elkin-vs-beau-gardner\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117751/training-camp-battle-ls-luke-elkin-vs-beau-gardner\">Training Camp Battle: LS: Luke Elkin vs Beau Gardner </a>The Bears actually have an interesting training camp battle at long snapper with Luke Elkin going up against the NCAA’s best long snapper, Beau Gardner, in 2025.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119091/pete-crow-armstrong-is-one-of-us\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/119091/pete-crow-armstrong-is-one-of-us\">Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of us </a>Cubs star PCA is a Chicago Bears fan and still watches a Hall of Famers highlights. @SamHouseholder has the details.\n\n <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/audio/nfc-north-2026-season-preview-bears-etc-podcast\"></a><a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/audio/nfc-north-2026-season-preview-bears-etc-podcast\"></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/audio/terron-armstead-on-training-darnell-wright-bears-offensive-line-bears-etc-podcast\"></a><a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/audio/terron-armstead-on-training-darnell-wright-bears-offensive-line-bears-etc-podcast\"></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/audio/jimbo-covert-reflects-on-hall-of-fame-career-breaks-down-bears-offensive-line-bears-etc-podcast\"></a><a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/audio/jimbo-covert-reflects-on-hall-of-fame-career-breaks-down-bears-offensive-line-bears-etc-podcast\"></a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784196000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Windy City Gridiron\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Chicago Bears News\";i:1;s:20:\"Chicago Bears Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12517;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Colston Loveland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:827;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyrod Taylor\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2922;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fb0829e73e1cca82f49793df716c0fa7\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"NY Giants news: Are there many cooks in the Giants offensive kitchen?\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165354/ny-giants-news-are-there-many-cooks-in-the-giants-offensive-kitchen\";s:11:\"description\";s:353:\"As the New York Giants approach training camp, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is not just how rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will develop, but how three very different offensive coaches will work together. Big Blue View’s Chris Pflum examines whether Matt Nagy, Brian Callahan, and Greg Roman can form a productive partnership […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7710:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nAs the New York Giants approach training camp, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is not just how rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will develop, <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165281/how-can-matt-nagy-brian-callahan-and-greg-roman-coexist\">but how three very different offensive coaches will work together</a>. Big Blue View’s Chris Pflum examines whether Matt Nagy, Brian Callahan, and Greg Roman can form a productive partnership or become an example of too many voices in one room.\n\nBe sure to read that, if you haven’t. Now, let’s check the headlines.\n\nToday’s Giants news\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/07/14/giants-qb-jaxson-dart-has-bulletin-board-material-if-he-wants-it/\">Giants QB Jaxson Dart has bulletin board material if he wants it | New York Daily News</a>\n\n\nTwenty quarterbacks received at least one vote in a recent poll of league executive, coaches and scouts that assessed the NFL’s top QBs. Jaxson Dart wasn’t one of them.\n\n\n\nThe Giants’ second-year quarterback received no love in ESPN’s annual survey of the top 10 at each position in football, while even the likes of the Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence, the Bucs’ Baker Mayfield and the Colts’ Daniel Jones got outside nods.\n\n\n\nAnd every other NFC East quarterback was either ranked. So Dart not being in the conversation at all when it came to votes for top QBs entering 2026 is just noise, sure. But here’s betting Dart hears it and welcomes it as he takes the field and leads the Giants in a season in which Harbaugh’s team intends to shift the conversation and the standings.\n\n\nTiki: Jaxson Dart will make Year 2 leap\n\n\nTiki has \"no doubt\" Jaxson Dart will take a leap in year two: <a href=\"https://t.co/YrLqMEjvMh\">pic.twitter.com/YrLqMEjvMh</a>— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) <a href=\"https://x.com/WFAN660/status/2077438041652670672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/sports/kayvon-thibodeaux-out-to-answer-every-giants-question-about-him/\">Kayvon Thibodeaux is out to answer every last Giants question about him | New York Post</a>\n\n\nNot one of the best. The very best. That is the way Kayvon Thibodeaux’s work ethic was described.\n\n\n\nThibodeaux is doing everything possible to excel heading into what might be his final season with the Giants. He is outworking everyone. “His play speed and effort has been by far the best of the group this offseason.” Kayvon says he’s on a mission.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/15/tyler-nubin-new-york-giants-breakout-2026-season/90890136007/\">Who will be the breakout defensive player for the 2026 NY Giants? | The Record</a>\n\n\nBut we’ll go with Tyler Nubin, a playmaker that has been searching for that much of two seasons as a Giant. He has the size and length teams look for in the secondary, but his instincts are what sets him apart. His study habits and understanding of opposing offenses should allow for Nubin to get to spaces where young players probably should not.\n\n\n\nAs a rookie, Nubin admits that he was thinking too much, and that slowed down his ability to react and attack. Last season, with the Giants’ defense struggling with consistency, Nubin was lost in fired DC Shane Bowen’s passive scheme. Harbaugh and Wilson will expect more from Nubin and Holland, and they won’t hesitate to move them around.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006\">PFF Wide Receiver Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season | PFF</a>\n\n\n20. Malik Nabers, New York Giants. Nabers tore his ACL in Week 4 of the 2025 season, preventing him from getting valuable reps with quarterback Jaxson Dart. His recovery will be crucial to the Giants’ success in 2026. Nabers recorded 271 receiving yards in fewer than four full games before the injury after eclipsing 1,200 receiving yards as a rookie. At his best, Nabers is a top-10 wide receiver in the NFL. He just needs to get healthy and build chemistry with Dart.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49252915/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL wide receivers for 2026 | ESPN.com</a>\n\n\nHonorable mention: Malik Nabers, New York Giants. “He’s easily a top-10 receiver,” said an AFC executive. “The knee situation is worrisome, but hopefully he bounces back soon. But he can do everything you need.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brian-burns-thinks-giants-can-create-organized-chaos-on-defense\">Brian Burns thinks Giants can create “organized chaos” on defense | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\n\nBurns said recently that the five players “all look the same” and are capable of rushing the passer or dropping into coverage, which he believes will create problems for the offenses trying to stop them.\n\n\n\n“It’s not going to be simple for an offense to read or understand exactly what we’re doing, and that’s the beauty in defense in my opinion,” Burns said, “And on top of that, you have world-class athletes at our size that can move around and do a lot of different things. I just feel like it’s going to be organized chaos.\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165281/how-can-matt-nagy-brian-callahan-and-greg-roman-coexist\">How can Matt Nagy, Brian Callahan, and Greg Roman coexist?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165181/nfc-east-grades-where-do-the-ny-giants-stack-up-at-quarterback-jaxson-dart\">NFC East Grades: Where do the NY Giants stack up at quarterback?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/nfl-reacts-survey/165294/survey-who-will-be-the-ny-giants-impact-free-agent-signing\">Survey: Who will be the NY Giants impact free agent signing?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-draft/165336/summer-scouting-can-indianas-charlie-becker-be-an-elite-wide-receiver\">Summer Scouting: Can Indiana’s Charlie Becker be an elite wide receiver?</a>\n\n\nBBV mailbag\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X:<a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X:<a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook:<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on I\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784196000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2923;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b9a8b63b3d15c90ddbf643b61ada434d\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"The practical window for trading George Pickens has closed, too\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-practical-window-for-trading-george-pickens-has-closed-too\";s:11:\"description\";s:133:\"The deadline for the Cowboys and receiver George Pickens to finalize a long-term deal passed without a failed game of beat the clock.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3303:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_worldcup_260715\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"494527\",\"event\":\"World Cup\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_worldcup_260715\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_worldcup_260715\",\"league\":\"FIFA\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Soccer\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"What is the future of World Cup hydration breaks?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/will-world-cup-hydration-breaks-become-fixture-in-professional-soccer\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-15T16:35:24Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The deadline for the Cowboys and receiver George Pickens to finalize a long-term deal passed without a failed game of beat the clock. For the Cowboys, the clock was never even ticking.The inability, as of 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, for the Cowboys and Pickens to sign a multi-year contract before the end of the regular season also means that the practical window for trading Pickens has closed.It\'s not impossible. But who would do it? If Pickens were traded, the new team would step into the Cowboys\' shoes. There could be no long-term deal until the end of the regular season.The new team would be trading for a one-year, $27.3 million contract and the ability to sign him after Week 18 — or to tag him again in 2027, at a price tag of $32.76 million.Of course, the two-year payout of $60.6 million could be attractive, given that the market has moved beyond $40 million per year. 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Which means that they\'ll likely have to choose between keeping Pickens or CeeDee Lamb.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784195506;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8137;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"George Pickens\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2924;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e4b4641d3d3745e276431a004559b65e\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Texans’ elite defense visits Jayden Daniels & Commanders Week 14\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/423053/houston-texans-elite-defense-visits-jayden-daniels-washington-commanders-week-14\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 O’Clock Club The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:23691:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 20: Desmond King II #25 of the Houston Texans tackles Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders at NRG Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt’s 5 o’clock somewhere…\n\nThe 5 O’Clock Club\n\nThe 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much <a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL news</a> being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE</a> to see the full 5 o’clock club archive\n\n2026 opponent preview series: <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422070/commanders-start-season-week-1-win-vs-eagles-in-philly\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422070/commanders-start-season-week-1-win-vs-eagles-in-philly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 1 Eagles</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/416526/previewing-washington-commanders-week-2-nfl-game-dallas-cowboys-5-oclock-club\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/416526/previewing-washington-commanders-week-2-nfl-game-dallas-cowboys-5-oclock-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 2 Cowboys</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/417153/previewing-washington-commanders-week-3-home-game-vs-seattle-seahawks-5-oclock-club\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/417153/previewing-washington-commanders-week-3-home-game-vs-seattle-seahawks-5-oclock-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 3 Seahawks</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/417686/previewing-washington-commanders-week-4-london-game-colts-5-oclock-club\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/417686/previewing-washington-commanders-week-4-london-game-colts-5-oclock-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 4 Colts</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/419171/previewing-washington-commanders-week-5-home-game-new-york-giants-nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/419171/previewing-washington-commanders-week-5-home-game-new-york-giants-nfl\">Wk 5 Giants</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/420586/preview-washington-commanders-week-6-game-49ers-san-francisco-nfl-monday-night-football\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/420586/preview-washington-commanders-week-6-game-49ers-san-francisco-nfl-monday-night-football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 6 49ers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/420965/washington-commanders-upset-visiting-super-bowl-favorite-la-rams-week-9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/420965/washington-commanders-upset-visiting-super-bowl-favorite-la-rams-week-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 9 Rams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422673/commanders-bengals-meet-part-2-24-mnf-thriller-week-11\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422673/commanders-bengals-meet-part-2-24-mnf-thriller-week-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 11 Bengals</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422851/commanders-favored-on-the-road-in-week-12-vs-cardinals-in-arizona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 12 Cardinals</a> | <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422958/washington-commanders-favored-road-game-nfl-week-13-vs-tennessee-titans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wk 13 Titans</a>\n\n\n\nPreviewing Washington’s 14 opponents of the ‘26 season — one at a time\n\nIn 2026, the Commanders will, like every other team in the NFL, play 17 games against 14 opponents. With the amount of roster change that NFL teams undergo annually along with the unusually large number of head coach and coordinator changes in 2026, it seems useful to spend some time to review each of Washington’s regular season opponents.\n\nTEXANS\n\nAfter playing 3 road games in 4 weeks, the Commanders play the Texans at Northwest Stadium, December 13th at 1 p.m. ET. The Texans won 12 games last season, but finished in 2nd place (behind the 13-4 Jaguars) in the AFC South. They fell to the eventual AFC Champion Patriots in the divisional round after beating the Steelers decisively in the wild card round.\n\nThe Texans are ranked #13 on the ESPN preseason Power Index. \n\n\n\"Don\'t be surprised if the Houston Texans are in the Super Bowl next year.\" 👀 –<a href=\"https://x.com/CameronWolfe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CameronWolfe</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/pPk9CzDkIa\">pic.twitter.com/pPk9CzDkIa</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2074280374889533610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nWeek 14 Preview: Houston Texans at Washington Commanders \n\nDate: December 13, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET Location: Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland\n\nBy Week 14, the playoff picture is likely starting to shaking out. The Texans will be looking at 3 tough games after their visit to Washington — with Jacksonville, Philadelphia, and Green Bay in Weeks 15, 16, and 17. The Commanders will have the Falcons, Vikings, and Jaguars in the same three weeks. Houston will be looking for a win before 3 tough games, two of them on the road. Washington will, hopefully, be trying to keep a winning streak alive after road games against the Cardinals and Titans.\n\nThis has the makings of a very good Sunday afternoon game between two teams, each in pursuit of a playoff spot and in need of every possible win.\n\n\n\nThe All-Time Series Numbers\n\nThis series has a very short history, dating back only to 2002, when the Texans played their first season of NFL football. \n\nWashington and Houston have played one game every four years since that time and have never met in the playoffs. In fact, no team in the NFL has played fewer games against the burgundy & gold than the Texans.\n\nIn the 6 games played between the two teams, things stand even at 3-3-0.\n\nThe Commanders won the most recent game in November 2022, when a Taylor Heinicke-led team held a 20-0 halftime lead built on a Curtis Samuel TD run early in the 2nd quarter, and a Kendall Fuller pick-6 less than two minutes into the first quarter, along with a pair of Joey Slye field goals.\n\nWas that REALLY the Washington roster just 4 short years ago?!?\n\nThe Redskins won the first two games (2002, 2006) by a combined score of 57-25, but Houston won the three games that followed, in 2010, 2014, and 2018.\n\nThe winner of this year’s Week 14 game will re-take the series lead and will likely have bragging rights for quite a while.\n\n\n\nTexans Coaching Staff\n\nWhile the Texans made a few changes among positional coaches, the head coach and coordinators all returned following a pretty successful 2025 season.\n\nHead coach: DeMeco Ryans\n\nOffensive Coordinator: Nick Caley\n\nDefensive Coordinator: Matt Burke\n\nSpecial teams coordinator: Frank Ross\n\n\n\nOffense\n\nThe Texans were largely carried by their defense in 2025. The team’s offense enters 2026 under OC Nick Caley with a focus on stability and physical execution. After statistical mediocrity and inconsistency in ‘25, the unit is relying on roster upgrades and system familiarity to establish a more dependable identity.\n\nSchematic Identity and Differences\n\nThe defining attribute of Caley’s scheme is the deliberate use of heavy personnel packages to dictate defensive match-ups. Houston frequently utilizes 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends) and 21 personnel (two running backs, one tight end) to force opponents out of nickel and dime defensive alignments.\n\nWhat makes this system unique is how it transforms the tight end position into an extension of the offensive line to control the edges of the formation. By doing so, the offense builds its foundation on downhill running and under-center play-action passing. The strategy moves away from spread alignments, relying instead on pre-snap motion to reveal defensive coverages and create structural advantages before the ball is snapped.\n\nFeatured and Impactful Players\n\n\nC.J. Stroud (Quarterback): Stroud remains the focal point of the passing game. Caley’s playbook demands that the quarterback operate efficiently on play-action designs.\n\n\n\nDavid Montgomery (Running Back): Acquired via trade from the Lions in March, Montgomery takes over as the primary rushing option. His physical running style is central to improving the team’s first-down efficiency and goal-line production. His workload directly determines whether the play-action passing windows open up downfield.\n\n\n\nDalton Schultz (Tight End): Even at 30 years of age, Schultz serves as a vital component in the passing game, not unlike the role played by Zach Ertz for Washington in ’24 & ‘25. In an offense that expects tight ends to handle a higher volume of snaps, his consistency in short-to-intermediate routes provides a safety valve for the quarterback.\n\n\n\nNico Collins and Tank Dell (Wide Receivers): Collins and Dell provide perimeter production. Alongside 2025 2nd-round pick Jayden Higgins, they face less defensive congestion because the heavy tight end packages draw safety help toward the line of scrimmage.\n\n\nAreas of Vulnerability\n\nThe primary risk for the offense rests on the interior line. The Texans replaced multiple linemen by acquiring veterans like Wyatt Teller and Braden Smith in free agency this offseason. If this group fails to gel with Montgomery as the new ball carrier, the running game could stall, forcing the offense into third-and-long situations. Because Caley’s concepts require time to develop, a failure to establish the ground game removes the strategic advantage of his heavy formations. The Commanders’ reconstituted defense could cause problems for this group, though, by Week 14, the Texans offense will have had plenty of time to work out any kinks – as will the Commanders defense.\n\n\n\nFrom USA Today: \n\n<a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/07/13/nfl-quarterbacks-benched-2026/90851435007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/07/13/nfl-quarterbacks-benched-2026/90851435007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Six NFL quarterbacks who could lose starting jobs in 2026</a>\n\n\nC.J. Stroud, Houston Texans\n\n\n\nTexans general manager Nick Caserio gave <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/04/13/texans-gm-backs-c-j-stroud-entering-important-season-for-quarterback/89594900007/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stroud a vote of confidence</a> after the quarterback’s four-interception performance in a divisional round loss. Caserio did not give Stroud an extension in his first offseason eligible.\n\n\n\nStroud struggled in 2025, continuing an alarming pattern of regression since his outstanding rookie season in 2023. Much of that can be chalked up to the issues with the Texans’ reworked offensive line. For a second straight year, Stroud faced pressure on more than 37% of his dropbacks. More notably, in 2025, Stroud’s decision making regressed. His 14 turnover-worthy plays (per Pro Football Focus) were tied for fourth-most in the NFL under pressure. His 35.5 PFF grade under pressure was third-worst in the league.\n\n\n\nThings got worse in the playoffs vs. the Patriots, with a four-interception performance in the divisional round.\n\n\n\nDuring three games that Stroud missed with a concussion, backup Davis Mills went 3-0 with 915 passing yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Mills is also likely not the long-term answer for Houston given he already lost his starting quarterback job to Stroud in 2023. But if Stroud starts the 2026 season playing like he did in the 2025 playoffs, questions will be raised about whether or not Mills should get a second crack at the starting gig.\n\n\n\n\nDefense\n\nThe Houston Texans’ defense may be the NFL’s best, and it will likely provide a massive challenge to the Commanders offense. The defensive scheme has its roots in the Seattle-style 4-3 under front (as did the Dan Quinn/Joe Whitt defense), but it relies on specific schematic adjustments that differentiate it from other versions of this system across the league. Under Ryans and Burke, it has been an extremely effective defense.\n\nSchematic Identity and Differences\n\nThe primary characteristic of the Ryans/Burke defense is the emphasis on a “9-tech” DE alignment combined with a strict split-safety coverage shell. The defensive ends line up far outside the offensive tackles, which alters the angles for offensive blockers and creates immediate edge pressure. This alignment forces opposing quarterbacks to release the ball quickly, which directly aids the secondary.\n\nUnlike defenses that rely on blitz packages to disrupt the pocket, Houston generates pressure almost entirely with its four-man defensive line. By keeping seven players in pass coverage, the Texans minimize big plays down the field. The system utilizes “Quarters” (Cover 4) and more than traditional Cover 3 employed by Quinn, meaning the safeties split deep responsibilities based on the alignment of the receivers. This approach requires the linebackers to be highly proficient in space, as they must handle intermediate crossing routes without assistance from the safeties.\n\nFeatured and Impactful Players\n\n\nWill Anderson Jr. (DE): Anderson is the engine of the pass rush. The wide alignment in this system isolates him against offensive tackles without tight end help. His ability to win individual matchups determines whether the defense can maintain its practice of rushing only four players.\n\n\n\nAzeez Al-Shaair (LB): Al-Shaair operates as the green dot player on D. Because the scheme demands that LBs cover significant ground in the passing game while remaining responsible for inside run gaps, his lateral speed and tackling efficiency dictate the success of the front seven.\n\n\n\nDerek Stingley Jr. (CB): Stingley is featured in match-quarter coverages where he frequently lines up in isolated coverage against the opponent’s primary receiver. His positioning and tracking limit downfield targets, forcing quarterbacks to check the ball down to shorter options.\n\n\n\nKamari Lassiter (DB): Lassiter’s versatility allows Burke to shift coverages without changing personnel groups. Whether playing on the boundary or moving inside to the slot, his spatial awareness in zone coverage prevents completions in the seam.\n\n\nAreas of Vulnerability\n\nThe main risk to this defensive structure is vulnerability against standard, downhill rushing attacks. Because the defensive ends wide-9 alignment splits the front, it creates wider gaps between the defensive tackles and the edge. If the interior defensive linemen fail to hold their ground, or if linebackers misread their keys, opposing offenses can exploit these spaces for consistent gains on first down. It’s not hard to imagine the Commanders employing a game plan that relies on heavy doses of Kaytron Allen, Bill Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White to dictate the pace of the game. The strength of Laremy Tunsil, Sam Cosmi, and Josh Conerly combined with the excellent blocking skills of John Bates may also frustrate some of the Texans defensive sheme.\n\nAdditionally, if the four-man rush does not bother the quarterback, the secondary is forced to sustain coverage longer than the zone rules intend, leading to breakdowns in the intermediate areas of the field. Short passes with run-after-catch by Chig Okonkwo and slants to wide receivers may also be tools that OC David Blough can employ against the Texans, but this is a defense that should not be under-estimated; it is well-coached and loaded with talent.\n\n\n\nKey statistical 2025 rankings\n\nOffensive Statistics\n\n\nPoints Per Game: 23.8 (Ranked 13th in NFL)\n\n\n\nTotal Offensive Yards: 5,559 yards (Ranked 327.0 yards per game)\n\n\n\nPassing Yards: 3,956 yards (218.1 yards per game, Ranked 14th)\n\n\n\nRushing Yards: 1,852 yards (108.9 yards per game, Ranked 22nd)\n\n\n\nPassing Efficiency: 62.5% completion rate, 24 TDs, and 9 INTs\n\n\n\nRushing Efficiency: 475 attempts; 3.9 yards per carry; 9 touchdowns\n\n\n\nThird-Down Conversions: 37.2% success rate (86 of 231, Ranked 23rd)\n\n\nDefensive Statistics\n\n\nPoints Allowed Per Game: 17.4 (Ranked 2nd in NFL)\n\n\n\nTotal Yards Allowed: 4,713 yards (Ranked 1st , 277.2 yards allowed per game)\n\n\n\nPassing Yards Allowed: 3,120 yards (183.5 yards allowed per game, Ranked 6th)\n\n\n\nRushing Yards Allowed: 1,593 yards (93.7 yards allowed per game, ranked 4th)\n\n\n\nSacks: 47 sacks (4th)\n\n\n\nTakeaways: 19 INTs (3rd-t) and 14 forced fumbles (1st-t)\n\n\n\nTurnover Margin: +17 ratio (2nd in NFL)\n\n\n\nOpponent Third-Down Success: 34.0% conversion rate allowed (2nd)\n\n\n\n\nRoster Moves: Trades, Free Agency and the Draft\n\nTrades\n\nHouston was fairly active in the trade market this offseason. Interestingly, they did a pick-swap to acquire punter Kai Kroeger from the Saints, and another swap to get LB/S Mart Mapu from the Patriots. But the two signifcant trades sent one player out and brought one player in:\n\n\nRT Tytus Howard was traded to the Browns for a 2026 5th-round pick. He will be replaced by former Colts OT Braden Smith, who was signed in free agency.\n\n\n\nOne of the more high-profile trades of the offseason saw the Lions send RB David Montgomery to Houston in March for a backup OG, Juice Scruggs, and a 2027 7th round pick. \n\n\nFree Agency\n\nHouston was very active in the free agent market this offseason, including multiple extensions for key starters, backups and the place kicker.\n\nKey Free agent signings\n\n\nS Reed Blankenship\n\n\n\nTE Dalton Shultz (extension)\n\n\n\nTE Foster Moreau\n\n\n\nWR Nico Collins (extension)\n\n\n\nEdge Will Anderson (extension)\n\n\n\nEdge Danielle Hunter (extension)\n\n\n\nRG Ed Ingram (extension)\n\n\n\nRT Trent Brown (extension; backup)\n\n\n\nDT Logan Hall\n\n\n\nDT Sheldon Rankins\n\n\n\nLB Azeez Al-Shaair (extension)\n\n\n\nLB EJ Speed (extension; backup)\n\n\n\nK Ka’imi Fairbairn (extension)\n\n\nFree agent losses\n\n\nDT Tim Settle (Returned to Washington)\n\n\n\nP Tommy Townsend\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 NFL Draft\n\nRound 1, pick No. 26: Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech – Aggressive All-American run-blocker; can play multiple interior line positions and is expected to start immediately.\n\nRound 2, pick No. 36: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State – Massive 330-pound first-team All-American; specializes in stuffing the run and absorbing double teams.\n\nRound 2, pick No. 59: Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan – German-born former soccer player; provides depth and will compete for the open #2 tight end spot.\n\nRound 4, pick No. 106: Febechi Nwaiwu, G, Oklahoma – Affordable, developing young blocker; helps the team manage their salary cap on the interior offensive line.\n\nRound 4, pick No. 123: Wade Woodaz, LB, Clemson – Productive defender with 28.5 career tackles for loss; provides depth and serves as a potential future replacement in the linebacker room.\n\nRound 5, pick No. 141: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC – Speedy defensive back with a 4.47-second 40-yard dash; projects as developmental depth for the secondary.\n\nRound 6, pick No. 204: Lewis Bond, WR, Boston College – 5-foot-10 wideout; faces an uphill battle to make the roster due to a very crowded WR room.\n\nRound 7, pick No. 243: Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana – Highly productive defender with 328 college tackles; must compete for special teams to secure a spot on the roster.\n\n\n\nBetting Lines\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-schedule/416127/washington-commanders-schedule-doesnt-favor-a-winning-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oddsmakers have established the home team as the underdog</a> for this matchup.\n\n\nPoint Spread: Texans -2.5\n\n\n\nGame Total (Over/Under): 44.5 points\n\n\nA 2.5-point spread favoring the road team indicates that bettors lack confidence in the Commanders in this late-season home game. The point total is set at 44.5, reflecting expectations of a strong defensive performance from the favored Texans.\n\n\n\nCONVERSATION STARTERS:\n\nWhich defense do you expect to have the better game: DeMeco Ryans’ Texans or Daronte Jones’ Commanders?\n\nWhich QB will have the better game, Jayden Daniels or CJ Stroud?\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784192400;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:5:{i:0;s:18:\"The 5 O\'Clock Club\";i:1;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:38:\"Washington Commanders Game Information\";i:4;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Previews\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2925;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b6ce0e723b4abc4abeeeb143d3ea81dc\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"49ers News: The closer we get to the season, the farther it feels \";s:4:\"link\";s:261:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160439/49ers-news-offseason-connor-colby-xavier-hutchinson-brock-purdy-iowa-state-defensive-line-practices-pads-training-camp-undrafted-free-agents-rookies-kyle-juszczyk-kittle-fullback-australia-opening-gam\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"Former teammate says best is yet to come for 49ers QB Brock Purdy“Yeah, I don’t see why not,” [Xavier] Hutchinson answered. “You have to prove it every single season, in every single game, and I think that’s exactly what he’s done. I’m super excited for him because I don’t even think this is the best […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3411:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: John Lynch General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during pregame against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi\'s Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201520-former-teammate-49ers-brock-purdy/\">Former teammate says best is yet to come for 49ers QB Brock Purdy</a> “Yeah, I don’t see why not,” [Xavier] Hutchinson answered. “You have to prove it every single season, in every single game, and I think that’s exactly what he’s done. I’m super excited for him because I don’t even think this is the best that we’ve seen of him, and I know that he believes that himself, too.\n\n“Like, there’s so many areas that he has to work on, and I’m excited to see him put it all together, and I just wish him the best. That’s my guy.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201519-biggest-roster-entering-training-identified/\">49ers’ biggest roster hole entering training camp identified by CBS Sports</a> “If one position has to be singled out, it would be the defensive line,” Edwards wrote. “Osa Odighizuwa brings stability to the unit, but others on rookie contracts need to take the next step in their careers….The interior offensive line remains a point of contention between myself and 49ers fans,” Edwards noted. “Although the collection is not all that exhilarating, Kyle Shanahan has proven that he can win [with whomever] he opens with in training camp.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/160399/49ers-roster-preview-is-it-realistic-to-expect-a-2nd-year-jump-for-connor-colby\">49ers roster preview: Is it realistic to expect a 2nd-year jump for Connor Colby?</a> “It didn’t take long to see the positives and negatives in Colby’s game. You can see the 40 and broad jump when Colby fires out of his stance. Colby looked comfortable working laterally or working to the second level. He did a nice job, all things considered, at latching onto linebackers. You can’t have a base as wide as Colby’s without being a natural athlete. \n\nHowever, when somebody attempted to cross Colby’s face or made him change direction, it was a different story. \n\nThe Cardinals found a way to isolate Josh Sweat on Colby. The seventh rounder went from looking like he belonged one week to looking like a player who shouldn’t step onto the field the next. It was a rough Week 3 outing in a game where Colby had eight blown blocks, with seven of them coming in pass protection. \n\nFrom there, teams caught on, and Colby was never the same. The rookie ended up appearing in Week 8, but for only 25 snaps. We wouldn’t see him take meaningful action again for the rest of the year…..To me, Colby was at his best when he was the aggressor. Jump sets favored him, whereas waiting back and letting defenders get into his chest caused the most problems. Colby will need to find the fine line. If he can, that could be the difference between him starting and not starting.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784192400;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:54:\"Golden Nuggets: San Francisco 49ers daily news roundup\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8183;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Brock Purdy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2926;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"84c19af8be1dd13f78dd734b4b44a272\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Dolphins Fans On Malik Willis’ Top Target In 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120924/dolphins-fans-on-malik-willis-top-target-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:315:\"This past week, I asked the following question about this upcoming season: Who do you expect to step up as Malik Willis top wide receiver target for the Dolphins 2026-2027 NFL season, and why? If you can’t decide between two guys, please give us your two and your argument for each, possibly holding the top […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5630:\"\n\n\n \n Jalen Tolbert of the Miami Dolphins participates in a planned media event in the team village ahead of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States, on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Reginald Mathalone/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images \n\nThis past week, I asked the following question about this upcoming season:\n\nWho do you expect to step up as Malik Willis top wide receiver target for the Dolphins 2026-2027 NFL season, and why? If you can’t decide between two guys, please give us your two and your argument for each, possibly holding the top spot.\n\nBelow are some of your thoughts and answers-\n\nStanleyDoyle1 believes the 5th-rounder might have something.\n\n\nColeman could be a diamond in the rough from the slot. The Fins will probably be forced into a short passing game and Coleman could be a go-to outlet. I think the Washingtons have hit their ceilings, and am not bullish on Douglas or any other WR. Long year ahead.\n\n\nLefty5150 is not sold on any of them.\n\n\nYou want us to pick two? I doubt any of the WRs will step up.\n\n\nDolfanjoe first made some solid points about this game that we all love by pointing out that, at the end of the day, it’s just a game and really just a hobby for all of us, and our real lives and families are much more important than any of this other nonsense. He also made some solid points about this team and how there is a mountain of opportunities for a variety of players to step up and claim a spot on this year’s roster and going forward.\n\n\nAmazing how hiccups in our personal lives can showcase how truly irrelevant football is really. It is what it was meant to be, a distraction and entertainment. Sorry to hear anyone in our group is going thru medical problems. Some more serious than others. But even having a tooth removed will show one where football stands, and that is way to the back of the pack ! Wish all good health for you and family. Now on to football and receivers. Normally pre season means little most fans. That is because other than a few spots most positions and starters are pretty much set. Our team is (wide) open, especially at that position. We have speed and we have size. Camp and pre season games will show who will start. Chris Bell will have the luxury of sitting and learning from the sideline for who knows how long. Like a QB who gets to sit and learn it should be invaluable to him. Tolbert and Atwell bring experience and speed. Trying to stop our running game teams may find themselves burned badly by these two. Two TE sets will open the passing game to running backs and TEs also. Coleman Reagor and Douglas will get there chance to shine in pre season. Should be fun for us.\n\n\nMiamiItaliano thinks the veteran free agent signing might be the guy.\n\n\nI really hope Bell doesn’t miss all of 2026. If I had pick without Bell in the lineup, I’ll go with Tolbert. Hopefully Douglas steps up for #2 spot. Coleman and M. Washington battle for the slot. Everyone else fights for scraps. But when Bell returns healthy, he’s getting the #1 spot.\n\n\nsdphinsfan, in response to MiamiItaliano, hopes that our investment in Bell pays off sooner rather than later.\n\n\nI get the sentiment, but I also don’t want him to rush back. He’s a pick for the future…and unless we see a minor miracle in 2026, the future isn’t here just yet.\n\n\nPA phinphan is another who thinks that it might be Tolbert, as he’s already made an effort to build chemistry with Willis this offseason.\n\n\nI think Jalen Tolbert has a chance. He and Willis were working out early this off season. They may already have built some chemistry.\n\n\nThe Roo1 believes, like PA phinphan, that Tolbert will be the target one with Dulcich picking up spot two, at least until Bell returns from injury.\n\n\nExactly , Tolbert being top target early with Dulcich probably getting the second most looks,,,,,, until Bell has had a couple weeks back, then it should all open up.\n\n\nfinfanfromsiam believes that it will be a community project.\n\n\nWell GB didn’t have a top WR so they all will share the ball.\n\n\nIt seems there is no consensus, but Tolbert might be one of the primary targets, at least until we finally see Bell on the field. If you missed the original post, you can catch up <a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120774/miami-dolphins-discussion-top-wide-receiver-edition#comments\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120774/miami-dolphins-discussion-top-wide-receiver-edition#comments\">HERE</a>, and feel free to share your thoughts on the question of the day in the comments below. As with all of these posts, thank you to each of you who took the time to join in our question of the day post.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784160000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"The Phinsider\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Miami Dolphins News\";i:1;s:21:\"Miami Dolphins Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8161;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Willis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2927;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e4cdc00d85870c9518dafb9bc450caf3\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Shedeur Sanders can win the Browns\' job, if he puts in all the work\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/shedeur-sanders-can-win-the-browns-job-if-he-puts-in-all-the-work\";s:11:\"description\";s:60:\"I\'ve got a theory about the Browns\' quarterback competition.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3788:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_brownsqbs_260715\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"300333\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_brownsqbs_260715\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_brownsqbs_260715\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Cleveland Browns\",\"title\": \"Who will win the QB competition in Cleveland?\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/cleveland-browns-qb-competition-heats-up-deshaun-watson-vs-shedeur-sanders\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-15T16:50:04Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n I\'ve got a theory about the Browns\' quarterback competition. It\'s a simple one, which is roughly the limit of my cognitive ability.It goes back to a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/MaryKayCabot/status/2046634887440896083/video/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clip that emerged</a> early in the offseason program. The quarterbacks were doing a basic drill. Catch the snap, fake a pitch, make the drop into passing position, and throw the ball. Three times each.Deshaun Watson did it crisply and cleanly. For Shedeur Sanders, it was lackadaisical, especially with the fake pitch.Shedeur is a gamer. He performs when it counts. He has yet to embrace the process of checking various boxes in practice. And, in my opinion, new Browns coach Todd Monken is trying his damnedest to get Shedeur to do that.And so, early in the offseason, the indications were that Watson had emerged as the leader for the QB1 role. Near the end, it seemed that Shedeur was making progress.My guess — and it\'s just a guess — is that, at some point, Monken explained to Shedeur that he can\'t wait until the games to flip the switch. He needs to earn the right to have that opportunity by doing all of the little things when it\'s not a live situation. If that\'s what happened, it may have worked.The test will be training camp. Every day, every practice, every rep. Focus, effort, repeat. Along the way, Shedeur will become better prepared to perform when it\'s time to do so.Watson will have a say in the process, too. If Shedeur does everything well, Watson will have to do it even better.But that\'s the key. Full commitment to the process of learning, and executing, Monken\'s offense.Of course, if Shedeur does it well enough to win the job, the challenge becomes doing it well enough to hold the job beyond 2026. The quarterback door in Cleveland has been revolving for years; as much as the team would like for it to stop spinning, they need someone who\'ll play well enough, and win enough games, to get them to not keep looking for the next name to go on the back of the jersey that ran out of space a long time ago.Shedeur has shown he can be good. Monken\'s goal will be to get Shedeur to make the full commitment to being great. Which means ditching any traces of a Brett Favre-style mindset of not caring about anything but the game and caring deeply about everything else.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784154823;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2928;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b64b9642c6d58d2616f42ec4f494c108\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"DeMarvion Overshown named honorable mention among top off-ball linebackers\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209947/demarvion-overshown-off-ball-linebacker-rankings\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"It is a heavy time for rankings throughout the NFL. This is the case thanks to the worldwide leader. ESPN has been slow-playing their release of rankings of various position groups, an exercise they have been doing for a couple of years now (basically the new-look version of the old-school NFL Top 100). For context […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3925:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIt is a heavy time for rankings throughout the NFL. This is the case thanks to the worldwide leader. ESPN has been slow-playing their release of rankings of various position groups, an exercise they have been doing for a couple of years now (basically the new-look version of the old-school NFL Top 100). \n\nFor context it should be understood that ESPN assembles these rankings based on their sourcing of executives, coaches, and scouts throughout the league, so the thought is that these rankings are built by people who know the current game the best.\n\nMost notably the Cowboys have seen <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209763/tyler-smith-top-rank-interior-linemen\">Tyler Smith rank</a> atop all interior linemen and both<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209822/dak-prescott-espn-rankings-quarterbacks\"> Dak Prescot</a>t and <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209492/quinnen-williams-espn-rankings-defensive-tackles\">Quinnen Williams</a> come in at number 6 in their respective positions. Players like <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209208/espn-top-10-running-backs\">Javonte Williams</a>,<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209563/jake-ferguson-espn-ranking-tight-ends\"> Jake Ferguson</a>, Tyler Booker (among the interior linemen that Tyler Smith topped obviously), <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209312/espn-cornerback-rankings-daron-bland\">and DaRon Bland</a> pick up honorable mentions. \n\nYou can officially count DeMarvion Overshown among that honorable mention crew <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">at off-ball linebacker</a>. \n\n\nDeMarvion Overshown, Dallas Cowboys: “He moves like a safety. Incredibly talented. I want to see how he does this year after the injuries.” — NFC scout\n\n\nObviously Overshown played safety early in his collegiate career at the University of Texas, so that he “moves like” one makes sense.\n\nThere is zero question that Overshown has flashed serious potential to date at this point in his career. The issue with him has unfortunately been one of injuries as he has had a difficult time staying on the field.\n\nESPN also listed Overshown as someone who could be a breakout player in 2026, and given that he has done so before they even termed it as a potential “<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209416/demarvion-overshown-breakout-espn\">re-breakout</a>.” Him reaching the heights that we have seen in the past would go a long way towards returning this defense to a respectable form.\n\nHere are the top 10 off-ball linebackers from the ranking, if you are curious:\n\n\nFred Warner, 49ers\n\n\n\nRoquan Smith, Ravens\n\n\n\nCarson Schwesinger, Browns\n\n\n\nZack Baun, Eagles\n\n\n\nJack Campbell, Lions\n\n\n\nAzeez Al-Shaair, Texans\n\n\n\nJordyn Brooks, Dolphins\n\n\n\nNick Bolton, Chiefs\n\n\n\nEdgerrin Cooper, Packers\n\n\n\nDevin Lloyd, Panthers\n\n\nNew Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker was around the Eagles obviously, and so perhaps he has a vision for building his own version of what Zack Baun offers to Philadelphia. Along those lines, the Cowboys were connected at points this offseason to trade rumors involving both Azeez Al-Shaair and Jordyn Brooks. It seems obvious that they understand they have to improve at this spot.\n\nHopefully DeMarvion Overshown can be the answer. Do you think he can/will?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784152800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10933;s:11:\"player_name\";s:19:\"DeMarvion Overshown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2929;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"26954786f9cd0f9880a8e1a6d7219faf\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Tyler Shough working out with teammates in San Diego\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tyler-shough-working-out-with-teammates-in-san-diego\";s:11:\"description\";s:67:\"Tyler Shough is the Saints\' unquestioned starter heading into 2026.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2512:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_genosmith_260715\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"231631\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_genosmith_260715\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_genosmith_260715\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"New York Jets\",\"title\": \"No charges expected for Smith in domestic incident\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/geno-smith-wont-face-charges-in-florida-domestic-incident\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-15T16:44:54Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Tyler Shough is the Saints\' unquestioned starter heading into 2026. The quarterback, in only his second season, is also the team\'s leader.Shough organized an outing with teammates in San Diego.He has said <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/drew-brees-helped-tyler-shough-set-up-saints-qb-wr-retreat-in-san-diego#:~:text=Drew%20Brees%20helped%20Tyler%20Shough,QB%2FWR%20retreat%20in%20San%20Diego&text=When%20Shough%20outlined%20his%20plans,the%20weeks%20leading%20up%20to\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drew Brees helped set up</a> the outing, and Shough\'s social media photos and video on Wednesday show the Hall of Fame quarterback.Shough\'s teammates Juwan Johnson, Chris Olave, Travis Etienne, Bryce Lance, Barion Brown, Audric Estime and Noah Fant are <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/Kat_Terrell/status/2077506001448616187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">among those in Shough’s post</a>, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.In his rookie season, the second-round pick went 5-4 as a starter and completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784152273;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2930;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8c40353dd879af7e0ba25bc617c27fc1\";s:5:\"title\";s:30:\"Eagles schedule preview: Bears\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/177408/eagles-schedule-preview-bears\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"When and where: Week 3 in Chicago, Monday Night Football Key additions: C Garrett Bradbury, S Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush, DT Neville Gallimore Key subtractions: WR DJ Moore, LB Tremaine Edmunds, S Kevin Byard, S Jaquan Brisker, CB Nashon Wright Last season: A new, offensive minded head coach and a high draft pick QB […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3673:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images \n\nWhen and where: Week 3 in Chicago, Monday Night Football\n\nKey additions: C Garrett Bradbury, S Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush, DT Neville Gallimore\n\nKey subtractions: WR DJ Moore, LB Tremaine Edmunds, S Kevin Byard, S Jaquan Brisker, CB Nashon Wright\n\nLast season: A new, offensive minded head coach and a high draft pick QB he inherited won the NFC North, just like when Matt Nagy and Mitchell Trubisky did it in 2018\n\nThe question for this team: Can the Bears defy gravity?\n\nThe Bears had four straight seasons of double digit losses from 2021 to 2024, then went 11-6 in 2025. Teams that have that kind of bounce tend to fall back down the next year. That they had a new head coach and won a playoff game doesn’t give them waterproofing, the 2024 Commanders, 2022 Giants, and 2022 Jaguars are recent examples of teams with new head coaches who went from horrible to a playoff win and then right back to irrelevance the next season. \n\nThere’s an obvious major regression coming. The 2025 Bears defense led the league with 33 takeaways, including a league leading 23 interceptions, which is another way of saying that the 2025 Bears defense was incredibly lucky. Even with those stoppages, they still finished 23rd in scoring, 29th in yards, 25th in completion percentage, 28th in yards per attempt, 28th in TD%, 20th in sack rate, 22nd in pressure rate, 24th in QB hits, 29th in rushing yards per attempt, 22nd on 3rd down, 15th in the red zone…. takeaway the takeaways and this defense was garbage, it had nothing to lean on when it couldn’t get the ball.\n\nThe Bears did make some key changes, the top four defenders in snaps played all left in free agency. But none of their imports were transforming additions, and none of them address their pass rushing woes. Are some new faces in the secondary and a presumably healthier team going to be enough to negate the drop off in takeaways?\n\nOn offense, Caleb Williams needs to play better. His hero ball moments were exciting, and his fantasy football numbers were solid: 7th in yards, 6th in TDs with 388 yards and 3 TDs as a runner.\n\nBut he completed just 58.1% of his passes, half a percentage point ahead of JJ McCarthy for 32nd out of 33 qualified QBs. He was 21st in yards per attempt, and having the 4th best sack rate in 2025 is unsustainable for his style of play. He had just six games with a completion percentage in the 60s, and half of them were the first three games of the season. In two playoff games he threw five interceptions, and barely completed half his passes. \n\nThe Bears pathway to repeating as a playoff team, possibly even NFC North champs again, feels pretty easy: Caleb Williams takes a big step in year two under Ben Johnson. 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Burford spent time in San Francisco with new head coach Klint Kubiak in 2023. Burford struggled that season, leading to his benching in the NFL Playoffs. After being a backup all of 2024, injuries hit the 49ers’ offensive line, thrusting him back into the lineup. While it wasn’t the best performance in the world, Burford played average football, which gave him a chance to hit free agency with better film at his disposal.\n\nThe Raiders signed Burford to a one-year deal in 2026, adding depth to the guard position. In OTAs, the former 49er was consistently the starting left guard, which surprised fans expecting Caleb Rogers to get a chance to start with the first team. \n\nA big reason for this is Burford’s understanding of Kubiak’s wide zone system. He has the athletic ability to run the zone scheme effectively and has a leg up on the other offensive linemen when it comes to understanding his assignments. 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After letting several veterans walk in free agency last offseason, the 49ers gave key roles to their top draft picks early in the season. Rookie defensive linemen Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins became […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3473:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Alfred Collins #95 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a win against the Chicago Bears following the game at Levi\'s Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers got early contributions from their 2025 draft class, which heavily focused on the defensive side of the ball.\n\nAfter letting several veterans walk in free agency last offseason, the 49ers gave key roles to their top draft picks early in the season. Rookie defensive linemen Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins became starters and key contributors up front. Third-round pick Upton Stout won the starting nickel job. Day 3 picks CJ West and Marques Sigle saw early playing time. And seventh-rounder Connor Colby even had a few starts at left guard.\n\nEach of their rookie seasons went in different ways. We saw considerable growth from Williams through his first 11 games, both as a run defender and a pass rusher, before a torn ACL took away the second half of his rookie season.\n\nCollins and West were both thrust into bigger roles at defensive tackle, and the 49ers run defense improved over the second half of the year when both were on the field. \n\nStout arguably was San Francisco’s most impactful defender in the secondary over the second half of the season after some major growing pains to start the year. And both Sigle and Colby went through those early ups and downs before being reserves for the latter half of the year.\n\nThe defense will have a new man at the helm in 2026, as Raheem Morris will replace the departing Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator, which could lead to some changes. Saleh had a tough task in 2025, dealing with a young defensive unit that saw its fair share of struggles, but also some optimism for the future.\n\nThis past weekend, Saleh sat down with NBC Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and shared his thoughts on the 49ers rookie defensive linemen from last season, including one player who surprised him the most.\n\n“It’s a shame Mykel’s season got cut short. Really excited for C.J. West and his development, even Alfred,” Saleh said, <a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/robert-saleh-alfred-collins-surprise/1949271/\">via Maiocco</a>. “Like Alfred, I know he was a second-round pick and all, but he’s still probably the biggest surprise to me in terms of just how much better he got from training camp.”\n\n“As the season went on, I really think he’s going to be special. His mindset to get better, his work ethic, he’s only going to get better. 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Rams head coach, Sean McVay has gradually pulled starters, then key backups, out of having any snaps during the preseason. This would lead fans to believe that Ty Simpson, arguably the most important rookie draft pick of McVay’s tenure, will sit out most, if not all, of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5160:\"\n\n\n \n Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson is selected by the Los Angeles Rams as the number 13 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \n\nSince early in his career as the L.A. Rams head coach, Sean McVay has gradually pulled starters, then key backups, out of having any snaps during the preseason. This would lead fans to believe that Ty Simpson, arguably the most important rookie draft pick of McVay’s tenure, will sit out most, if not all, of the preseason. However, given how the Rams quarterback room is currently setup, McVay could go in the complete opposite direction of his usual instincts.\n\nWhat if Ty Simpson plays during most of the preseason?\n\nMcVay has not stated a preseason plan, and he surely won’t reveal anything until just days before L.A.‘s first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on August 15. But how can he go in any direction other than Simpson?\n\nWhy Simpson could play in the preseason\n\nMatthew Stafford will sit\n\nObviously, Stafford will sit out the preseason. In fact, Stafford has been kept at bay during offseason workouts and practices, just as he did in 2025 due to his back.\n\nInstead, Stetson Bennett has played with the 1s for most of OTAs, with Simpson rarely seeing action, according to the rookie himself. \n\nStafford won’t play in the preseason, so that’s easily one down, three to go.\n\nStetson Bennett is the backup\n\nSo far there is no evidence to suggest that Simpson will overtake Bennett as Stafford’s backup. Last month, <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/countdown-to-camp-rams-know-what-they-in-reigning-mvp-matthew-stafford-but-how-will-stetson-bennett-and-ty-simpson-continue-to-develop\">McVay praised Bennett’s development during this opportunity to prove himself as the heir apparent to Jimmy Garoppolo</a>, while somewhat hesitating to give the same credit to Simpson:\n\n\n“I’ve seen tremendous growth (from Bennett),” McVay said on June 8. “Obviously, with Matthew not being out here based on the plan and the schedule that we’ve kind of thought was going to be best for him for now and for the long term, Stetson’s gotten a lot more reps than he would’ve otherwise. I think he’s done a really nice job. He’s earning the confidence of his teammates in terms of commanding the huddle. Then, he’s done a lot of good stuff in terms of reading with his feet. 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He’s a “preseason body”.\n\nBut how long can McVay get away with giving snaps to Caldwell? Can Caldwell play that many preseason snaps, even when the preseason doesn’t matter that much to McVay? We can’t even be sure that Caldwell will be on the roster in two weeks, let alone a month from now.\n\nProcess of elimination\n\nTy Simpson should play in the preseason.\n\nGiven his lack of experience in college, sitting out three years at Alabama prior to making his first 15 starts last season, Simpson needs to play more ball.\n\nThere’s no that much risk in him getting injured either—besides all the normal reasons to avoid getting injured—because it’s not looking as though Simpson will be a backup this year. 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The deadline passed for the sides to complete a long-term deal.The Pro Bowl wide receiver will play 2026 on the one-year, fully guaranteed $27.3 million franchise tag. Pickens signed the non-exclusive tag on April 29.He will be the only player in the NFL to play on the franchise tag.Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts and Jets running back Breece Hall were tagged by their team, but both signed long-term deals this offseason. In addition, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, who received the transition tag, signed a two-year, $88 million contract in March.The Cowboys now cannot extend Pickens\' contract until the end of the regular season, and he is scheduled for free agency again in March.Pickens will need another season like last season to potentially become one of — if not the — highest-paid at his position. 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Why aren’t the Indianapolis Colts fielding any trade requests for the young quarterback with the rocket arm?\n\nThe simple answer is that Richardson is damaged goods, and in more ways than one. Once again separating the person from the player, Richardson hasn’t shown he warrants a high trade value. In 2024, Richardson’s completion percentage dropped as low as 44.4%, making him one of the least accurate quarterbacks in the last 24 years. To make matters worse, there was no consistent threat on the ground either. Sure, he could take off occasionally, but whether that is on the coaches or Richardson, we didn’t see as much of the dual threat ability as fans would have preferred. The Colts have a quarterback who can’t pass and doesn’t run as much as he could. Who is lining up to trade for that type of player?\n\nSome of the bigger issues are found off the field. Injuries have completely derailed any momentum Richardson has had in his career. From two games here and there to massive chunks of the season, the only thing you can count on Richardson for is to be injured. That lack of on-the-field reliability is a liability. Tack on his “tap-out” game against Houston and his toughness, preparedness, mental fortitude, and desire to win come into question. Fair or not, it is a factor for teams deciding whether to give up assets for him. \n\nThe chances the Colts cut Anthony Richardson aren’t overly high. That means his best chance at a revival is this year’s training camp with the team who drafted him. He must impress early and often. The plan in Indianapolis doesn’t include Richardson. That doesn’t mean he can’t be part of what another team is doing and contribute in a meaningful way. He has to show them something they can use, though. 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Either Sanders solidifies himself as at least a capable starter, or he runs the risk of never getting the chance to start again.<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127205/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-progress-nathan-zegura-offseason-competition\"> Sanders ‘has progressed so much’ this offseason</a>, but has also been the <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127630/browns-could-shedeur-sanders-unless-of-course-they-dont\">subject of a couple of trade rumors</a> as well.\n\nWhether it was his fault, poor coaching under former HC Kevin Stefanski, poor preparation coming out of a <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/post/Q6AhL3gthEAp\">Colorado offense that may not have looked at a lot of tape</a>, or the poor supporting cast around him, Sanders’ rookie season was bad in almost every way. <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122435/nfl-starting-qbs-ranked-2026\">According to SB Nation’s analytics rankings for quarterbacks</a>, Sanders was the worst starting QB in 2025.\n\nThe rankings were of six interesting categories, plus a “tilting” of the data:\n\n\nOffensive Impact: This evaluates how much of a team’s total offense came directly from a quarterback’s passes and running game. Functionally how much they individually influence a drive.\n\n\n\nAccuracy: An expression of pass accuracy, with drops removed and evaluated bad throws adding a penalty\n\n\n\nExplosive plays: A combination of air/ground plays which gained 20+ yards, combined with Yards per Attempt in the passing game\n\n\n\nScoring: Total touchdowns in both the passing and running game\n\n\n\nLack of turnovers: Interceptions combined with fumbles lost\n\n\n\nClutch: A factor of Game-winning Drives, 4th Quarter Comebacks, as well as touchdowns scored on “important drives” in which teams were within one score of each other\n\n\n\nTilt: These are plus/minus points (fewer than five total) to mitigate aberrant seasons. Without a tilt Patrick Mahomes would have been a middling QB based on 2025, while Malik Willis would be the No. 1 QB in the NFL.\n\n\nA score of “5” is considered average, with Sanders ranking above that in two categories (offensive impact, clutch) with the other four scores all being below “5.” \n\nSanders’ historically bad data season is noted in the rankings, with hope that he can turn things around quickly\n\n\nSimilarly, Shedeur Sanders had one of the worst runs as a starter not just in 2025, but in NFL history. This gives him a lot more wiggle room to move up, but it can’t be reflected at this time.\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you think of Sanders’ rankings here and which factor (him, Stefanski, college prep, talent around him) do you think played the biggest role in his struggles last season?\n\nShare your thoughts with us in the comment section below\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784148962;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Cleveland Browns News\";i:1;s:31:\"Cleveland Browns Power Rankings\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2938;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"034a5c35ed4e2e233e4d19532fd8c040\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"The Curious Case of Alvin Kamara is over\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/nfl-news/111788/the-curious-case-of-saints-running-back-alvin-kamara-is-over\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"After all of the offseason drama, it appears Saints fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. According to Nick Underhill from NOF, the team and Alvin Kamara are working on a new contract. This means that Kamara will indeed remain in New Orleans for the 2026 season. The speculation surrounding a potential trade or […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1809:\"\n\n\n \n METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JUNE 03: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints speaks to media during the OTA Offseason Workout at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 03, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAfter all of the offseason drama, it appears Saints fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. According to Nick Underhill from NOF, the team and Alvin Kamara are working on a new contract. 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Kamara was scheduled to count $10.45 million against the salary cap in 2026.The Saints drafted Kamara in 2017, and he has earned five Pro Bowls in his nine seasons.He played 11 games in 2025, with 131 carries for a career-low 471 yards and a career-low one touchdown.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784147488;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4035;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Alvin Kamara\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7543;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Travis Etienne\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2940;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0f62c7d1311b2ad0b33645dd9466c2d1\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"The Great Gadsen Debate: Boom, Bust, or Both\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uxhgnu/the_great_gadsen_debate_boom_bust_or_both/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1133:\"Gadsen is one of the most polarizing dynasty players this year. Equally compelling bull/bear cases. Extremely high ceiling with a very low floor. Bull Case: - Productive rookie year with a uniquely high spike weeks - Showcased rare athleticism and receiving ability as a rookie. Expectations is to grow and develop - LAC did not make any other significant receiving additions - Strong OC hire with a history of productive receiving tight ends (Jonnu/Waller) - Production only fell off when OL was decimated and they will have recovered Bear Case: - Rookie year was an anomaly and only occurred cos all other pass catchers disappointed - LAC brought in Kolar and Njoku, a direct competition to snaps, and a vote of no confidence in the room - Gadsen is a poor blocker that will hurt his ability to see consistent, meaningful snaps - McDaniel’s has a history of making any position productive / not just TE - Too many skill position players in LAC for Gadsen to be fantasy relevant this year Which argument is more compelling? 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Expectations is to grow and develop - LAC did not make any other significant receiving additions - Strong OC hire with a history of productive receiving tight ends (Jonnu/Waller) - Production only fell off when OL was decimated and they will have recovered Bear Case: - Rookie year was an anomaly and only occurred cos all other pass catchers disappointed - LAC brought in Kolar and Njoku, a direct competition to snaps, and a vote of no confidence in the room - Gadsen is a poor blocker that will hurt his ability to see consistent, meaningful snaps - McDaniel’s has a history of making any position productive / not just TE - Too many skill position players in LAC for Gadsen to be fantasy relevant this year Which argument is more compelling? What would it take for you to move / trade for him. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/AB6716\"> /u/AB6716 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uxhgnu/the_great_gadsen_debate_boom_bust_or_both/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uxhgnu/the_great_gadsen_debate_boom_bust_or_both/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784147422;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4033;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"David Njoku\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2941;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ceff5d58f0bd6ec366d5a2ddfab2b7ee\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"CBS Sports says Colts have some work to do among NFL’s best ranked triplets\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125441/cbs-sports-says-colts-have-some-work-to-do-among-nfls-best-triplets\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"According to CBS Sports Jared Dubin, the Indianapolis Colts have some work to do regarding the league’s “best triplets,” as the trio of starting quarterback Daniel Jones, running back Jonathan Taylor, and wide receiver Alec Pierce came in as just the NFL’s 21st best playmaking trio: 21. Indianapolis Colts (Avg. 20.6, High: 14, Low: 25) […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3993:\"\n\n\n \n 09 November 2025, Berlin: American Football: Professional League NFL, Indianapolis Colts - Atlanta Falcons, Main Round, Main Round Games, Matchday 10, Olympic Stadium. Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts, l-r) Alec Pierce (Indianapolis Colts) and Mo Alie-Cox (Indianapolis Colts). Photo: Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa (Photo by Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images) \n\nAccording to CBS Sports Jared Dubin, <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-offensive-triplets-rankings-2026-season/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-offensive-triplets-rankings-2026-season/\">the Indianapolis Colts have some work to do regarding the league’s “best triplets,” as the trio of starting quarterback Daniel Jones, running back Jonathan Taylor, and wide receiver Alec Pierce came in as just the NFL’s 21st best playmaking trio</a>: \n\n\n21. Indianapolis Colts (Avg. 20.6, High: 14, Low: 25) \n\n\n\nQB: Daniel Jones, RB: Jonathan Taylor, WR: Alec Pierce\n\n\n\nThe Colts climbed 10 spots from a year ago. They’re in a virtual tie with the Jaguars. This is way too high for them. Jones put together a very good stretch to begin the season, but it was wildly out of character when compared to the rest of his career, and he’s now coming off a torn Achilles, which sapped the effectiveness of significantly better quarterbacks in the past. Taylor is an elite running back, but Pierce is a pure deep threat being thrust into the role of No. 1 option and coming off a major injury of his own; he might not even be ready for training camp.\n\n\nIt’s a far cry from the ‘glory years’ of Colts football, when the iconic (and future NFL Hall of Fame) trio of Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, and Edgerrin James was unquestionably the best in football from a passing, catching, and rushing standpoint as a unit. \n\nWhile the Colts’ horseshoe has lost some of that shine in more recent harder times, Indianapolis star workhorse Jonathan Taylor remains arguably a Top 5 player at his position following another highly productive campaign. \n\nThe issue is that the Colts may not realistically know which version of Daniel Jones they’ll be getting for the 2026 campaign. The breakout quarterback from last year in the midst of a career season in his debut Colts campaign with head coach Shane Steichen, or the oft-injured, turnover prone version that Jones previously was with the New York Giants—especially if he can’t fully physically recover from a late season torn Achilles suffered last year. \n\nAs for Pierce, he has not shown enough yet collectively in his entire wide receiver skill-set to be considered a Top 10 player at his position. However, he’s only gotten better each season he’s been in the league. It’s not out of the question that he could only continue to be a more well-rounded NFL wideout with another year under his belt, and with a much heavier volume share expected with veteran wideout Michael Pittman Jr’s recent departure. \n\nIf nothing else, Pierce has an elite NFL skill-set as it relates to being a downfield threat, as having led the league in highest average yards per reception the past two seasons, he’s indisputably among the league’s best at it. \n\nStill, it’s hard to disagree with this latest ranking. 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The first of those, Caleb Douglas, takes center stage today as our 90-in-90 series resumes.\n\nBiography\n\nName: Caleb Douglas Number: 7 Position: Wide receiver Height / Weight: 6’4” / 205 pounds Age (at start of season): 23 Experience: Rookie College: Texas Tech (transfer from Florida) Draft: 2026 3rd round (75th overall) Acquired: 2026 Draft\n\nContract and 2026 salary cap\n\nContract: 4-years, $7.2 million\n\n2026 salary cap: $1.3 million (1st year)\n\nContract details via <a href=\"http://OverTheCap.com\">OverTheCap.com</a>. \n\n2025 review (at Texas Tech)\n\nGames played: 14 Receptions: 54 Receiving Yards: 846 Touchdowns: 7\n\nDouglas made the most of his second year at Texas Tech after transferring from Florida. He served as the team’s top receiver, and he used his combination of size and speed to find success – and establish himself as a second-day draft prospect. He did have a drops issue, and he can learn to use his size better, but his 2025 performance was enough to earn Second-Team All-Big12 honors, a spot in the Senior Bowl, and a Scouting Combine invite.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/caleb-douglas/3200444f-5521-0628-7544-21dec6e12fbe\">Draft profile via Lance Zierlein, NFL.com</a>:\n\n\nDouglas is a long, slender outside target with good production but uneven tape. He has enticing moments, showcasing his catch radius/ball skills on fades and deep throws. Douglas’ focus drops and an inability to win contested catches at a high enough rate can’t be overlooked, though. He shows quick acceleration for a tall receiver, but his top-end speed is relatively non-threatening to defenses. Douglas can expect to be crowded by NFL cornerbacks and forced to prove he can uncover. 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The Tennessee Titans gave Robinson a 4-year, $70 million contract this offseason. Some said the overpaid, but the Titans have so much salary cap room to play with. Robinson had 92 catches for 1,014 yards last year with the New York Giants. As you probably […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1443:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Giants wide receiver WanDale Robinson (17) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images \n\nThis week, we try to predict Wan’Dale Robinson’s receiving yards. The Tennessee Titans gave Robinson a 4-year, $70 million contract this offseason. Some said the overpaid, but the Titans have so much salary cap room to play with. Robinson had 92 catches for 1,014 yards last year with the New York Giants.\n\nAs you probably know, Robinson played for new Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll in New York. He comes in with familiarity of the system Tennessee will be running this year. That should help him get off to a fast start.\n\nThe Titans receiver room has the potential to be the best room they have had since they moved to Tennessee in the late 90’s.\n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Titans fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/YPUETA/\">Please take our survey</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784145497;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Tennessee Titans Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8126;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Wan\'Dale Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2949;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2957ff203ae94b516aae2db1d2665e33\";s:5:\"title\";s:119:\"A tale of positive regression and collegial disrespect - Why Zay Flowers and Lamar Jackson are set to feast this season\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1uxgf2w/a_tale_of_positive_regression_and_collegial/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2299:\"There\'s nothing curious about this case. Zay Flowers especially has been an offseason hype darling. While we haven\'t seen his ceiling yet (topped 15 PPR points only four times last year in weeks 1-17), his YPRR and target rate on routes have been incredibly strong. But volume has been a sticking point. And history + math tell us that\'s about to change. Baltimore only averaged 24.8 pass attempts per game last year. That\'s the second fewest of any team over the last decade. Luckily, teams that run the ball as much as Baltimore did last season don\'t tend to do it again. According to analysis by John Daigle of Establish the Run, six teams in the past 10 years have averaged fewer than 27 pass attempts per game. Each one threw more the next year by a good amount (+6.1 attempts/game on average). The 2018 Seahawks went from 26.7 to 32.3 attempts (+ 5.6) The 2020 Ravens went from 25.4 to 36.2 attempts (+ 10.8) The 2022 Bears went from 21.9 to 30.2 attempts (+ 8.3) The 2022 Falcons went from 24.1 to 31.2 attempts (+ 7.1) The 2022 Titans went from 26.7 to 29.1 attempts (+ 2.4) The 2024 Eagles went from 26.4 to 29.2 attempts (+ 2.8) If the Ravens regress to their recent baseline (they\'ve averaged 27.8, 29.1, and 28.1 attempts per game between 2022 and 2024) we\'ve seen it trnslate to fantasy success. Lamar was the fantasy QB6, QB3, and QB1 in PPG in those years (more on him in a minute). Over a 17-game fantsy season an extra 5 or 6 passes per game give a nice boost to Flowers (and Mark Andrews, don\'t sleep on him). With Flowers\' already elite target share, that extra volume can boost him into the top tier of fantasy wideouts. Especially if Declan Doyle adds more motion to the offense, letting Flowers thrive on explosive plays. But don\'t buy Flowers alone. Stack him with Lamar Jackson, who\'s back in a familiar disrespect cycle that we know the ending to. The NFL Top 100 list is being unveiled, and Lamar sits way down at a (not) nice #69. The two previous times Lamar was outside the top 50, he didn\'t just come back strong - he won the NFL MVP. Once he finished as fantasy QB1, the second he was QB4 total / QB3 in PPG. Don\'t overthink it. Invest in the Baltimore offense, and start planning your January celebration. submitted by /u/My_Chat_Account [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2646:\"There\'s nothing curious about this case. Zay Flowers especially has been an offseason hype darling. While we haven\'t seen his ceiling yet (topped 15 PPR points only four times last year in weeks 1-17), his YPRR and target rate on routes have been incredibly strong. But volume has been a sticking point. And history + math tell us that\'s about to change. Baltimore only averaged 24.8 pass attempts per game last year. That\'s the second fewest of any team over the last decade. Luckily, teams that run the ball as much as Baltimore did last season don\'t tend to do it again. According to analysis by John Daigle of Establish the Run, six teams in the past 10 years have averaged fewer than 27 pass attempts per game. Each one threw more the next year by a good amount (+6.1 attempts/game on average). The 2018 Seahawks went from 26.7 to 32.3 attempts (+ 5.6) The 2020 Ravens went from 25.4 to 36.2 attempts (+ 10.8) The 2022 Bears went from 21.9 to 30.2 attempts (+ 8.3) The 2022 Falcons went from 24.1 to 31.2 attempts (+ 7.1) The 2022 Titans went from 26.7 to 29.1 attempts (+ 2.4) The 2024 Eagles went from 26.4 to 29.2 attempts (+ 2.8) If the Ravens regress to their recent baseline (they\'ve averaged 27.8, 29.1, and 28.1 attempts per game between 2022 and 2024) we\'ve seen it trnslate to fantasy success. Lamar was the fantasy QB6, QB3, and QB1 in PPG in those years (more on him in a minute). Over a 17-game fantsy season an extra 5 or 6 passes per game give a nice boost to Flowers (and Mark Andrews, don\'t sleep on him). With Flowers\' already elite target share, that extra volume can boost him into the top tier of fantasy wideouts. Especially if Declan Doyle adds more motion to the offense, letting Flowers thrive on explosive plays. But don\'t buy Flowers alone. Stack him with Lamar Jackson, who\'s back in a familiar disrespect cycle that we know the ending to. The NFL Top 100 list is being unveiled, and Lamar sits way down at a (not) nice #69. The two previous times Lamar was outside the top 50, he didn\'t just come back strong - he won the NFL MVP. Once he finished as fantasy QB1, the second he was QB4 total / QB3 in PPG. Don\'t overthink it. 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The Giants already had Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux as options off the edge and trade chatter involving Thibodeaux never amounted to anything, so Reese is set to start alongside Tremaine Edmunds at linebacker. Burns said recently that the five players \"all look the same\" and are capable of rushing the passer or dropping into coverage, which he believes will create problems for the offenses trying to stop them. \"It\'s not going to be simple for an offense to read or understand exactly what we\'re doing, and that\'s the beauty in defense <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.giants.com/news/brian-burns-arvell-reese-kayvon-thibodeaux-abdul-carter-tremaine-edmunds-dennard-wilson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in my opinion</a>,\" Burns said, via the team\'s website. \"And on top of that, you have world-class athletes at our size that can move around and do a lot of different things. 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There are a bunch of people who didn’t like Matthew Golden right out of college. You can find them online, but here’s one. And in the Green Bay Packers’ section of this year’s FTN Almanac written (You should buy it, it’s great!) by Bryan Knowles, Golden is a featured player. The preview as a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11980:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nSigh.\n\nThere are a bunch of people who didn’t like Matthew Golden right out of college. You can find them online, but here’s one.\n\n\nto preface, yes, I 100% understand the general thesis of drafting him in fantasyBUT..Nothing Matthew Golden has ever done in his entire body of work (high school AND college) has shown me that he can earn targets at the NFL level, as he\'s only hit 6+ targets per game ONCE, his HS senior season.— <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p7oa53h3ubyeth663q6lpvqj?ref_src=embed\">Kevin Tompkins (@ktompkinsii.bsky.social)</a> <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p7oa53h3ubyeth663q6lpvqj/post/3lvz3soinxs2m?ref_src=embed\">2025-08-10T01:08:18.691Z</a>\n\n\nAnd in the Green Bay Packers’ section of this year’s <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/almanac\">FTN Almanac</a> written (You should buy it, it’s great!) by Bryan Knowles, Golden is a featured player. The preview as a whole is very good and I think Knowles is “tough-but-fair,” and that FTN’s statistical projection for Green Bay makes sense. But the Matthew Golden stuff is starting to bug me partially because I don’t actually think Golden is that important to how the team’s offense performs in the first place, and partially because there is a TON of statistical slight-of-hand in every piece I read about Golden. Take this post for instance.\n\n\nI think there’s only been three 1st round WRs drafted since 2015 who didn’t hit 1000 rec yards in a college season: Kadarius Toney, Henry Ruggs, Matthew Golden. I don’t claim to be an expert but I’d file at least the college part of those stats as a concern.— <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:rkfwqt5jedajtdnkx5kvedfo?ref_src=embed\">John Byrne (@byronchenko.bsky.social)</a> <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:rkfwqt5jedajtdnkx5kvedfo/post/3mqaxy7xpn226?ref_src=embed\">2026-07-10T01:16:10.044Z</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/matthew-golden-1.html\">Golden had 987 yards in his final year at Texas</a> at the age of 21. Would you think differently had he gained an additional 13 yards? Should you? <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/julio-jones-1.html\">Julio Jones didn’t eclipse 1,000 yards</a> until his third year at Alabama when he went for 1,133, but that was a long time ago. More recently <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/emeka-egbuka-1.html\">Emeka Egbuka</a> hit 1,000 in two out of four seasons in college with modest 1,151 and 1,011 totals, and had a 515 in between them, and he’s a year older than Golden. Is that better because he did it twice in four years instead of once in three? OR worse because he’s older? I honestly don’t know.\n\nBut, more importantly, you should never trust anything you read on the internet as <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chris-olave-1.html\">Chris Olave</a>, drafted 11th overall by the Saints in 2022, never had a 1,000-yard season over four seasons in college at Ohio State, topping out in his senior season with 936 yards on 65 receptions.\n\nWhich brings us back to Knowles (and a few friends), who among many things, noted that there are only six first round receivers to play less than Golden in their first years without hitting the PUP or IL, captured here by Scott Spratt:\n\n\nFrom @brykno.bsky.social\'s Packers essay:The 1st-round wide receivers with the fewest rookie offensive snaps since 2011 without a PUP or IR stint:AJ Jenkins – 35Laquon Treadwell – 80Phillip Dorsett – 211Kadarius Toney – 301Tavon Austin – 423Cordarrelle Patterson – 436Matthew Golden – 452— <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kz2xkmvbzet35m3p22qjrlxf?ref_src=embed\">Scott Spratt (@scottspratt.bsky.social)</a> <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kz2xkmvbzet35m3p22qjrlxf/post/3mqadzwwzxc2b?ref_src=embed\">2026-07-09T19:19:12.854Z</a>\n\n\nNow, while this is all technically correct (the best kind of correct), there are a bunch of problems with it! Golden may not have hit the IL, but <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/packers-matthew-golden-avoids-major-injury/\">he was hurt quite a lot</a>. He suffered lingering shoulder and wrist issues and missed three games (Eagles, Vikings, and Lions) as a result. And he was impacted by these injuries during several weeks while playing. It’s not really fair to portray Golden as having been fully healthy with limited production. He was not, and his totals likely would have been much higher had he not been injured. (If you perform a simple proration, a fully healthy Golden would have hit 549 snaps and 438 yards.)\n\nAnd the group around 549 snaps looks quite a bit better, if not great. Hollywood Brown had 562. Brandin Cooks had 533. Chris Olave had 607. And while we’re on the subject of using artificial cutoffs, the first round is also pretty arbitrary, and Golden was a pretty late first-rounder, having been taken 23rd. If we shift the group just a bit to the right, from pick 16 of the first to pick 48 overall in the second, we get Luther Burden (who appears to be awesome but only had 402 snaps), Alshon Jeffrey (431), Christian Watson (507, who was drafted 34th overall), and Christian Kirk (542).\n\nThere is also the perennial Packer problem of their glacially slow pace on offense. Green Bay’s offense is very slow, and very run heavy, and as a result they <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/\">only attempted 489 passes last season, 27th in the league</a>. The Bears and 49ers, who tied for 10th, attempted 574 passes. No Packer receiver has eclipsed 1,000 yards since <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2021.htm\">Davante Adams in 2021 with 1,553 on 169 targets</a>, which was over 100 targets more than second-place Aaron Jones with 65. And not only has no receiver eclipsed 1,000 yards, no receiver has even eclipsed 900 yards! The highest receiving total for any Packer since Adams is Jayden Reed’s <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2024.htm\">857 in 2024</a>. Back in 2021, peak Davante was MUCH better than second-best receiver Allen Lazard. Over the last several seasons, it’s been an open question as to whether the best Packer receiver is Christian Watson, or Romeo Doubs, Or Jayden Reed, to say nothing of Tucker Kraft. Heck, Dontayvion Wicks led this team in targets in 2024!\n\nIn the post-Davante era, the wide receivers have all been pretty good (if flawed). Last season (including qualifying TEs and WRs only, not RBs), the Packers had five pass-catchers with a PFF grade over 70. New England also had five, Indy had four, and no other team had more than three. When a team possesses a slow offense and quality depth at receiver, it’s simply harder to grab target share than it is when you’re Tet McMillan on the Panthers. And speaking of the Panthers, let’s return to that extremely slow pace. \n\nThe Packers had 166 offensive drives last season, ahead of only the Panthers and Commanders who had 165. The average Packer drive took 3:03, sixth-longest in the league. Their pace of play is, frankly, a problem, and could be the subject of an entire additional post, but it’s not Matthew Golden’s problem or fault. And so again, any decent proration (to a league-neutral pace) would kick him up just a bit further.\n\nBack to College\n\nIt’s true that one of the better indicators of pro success is volume in college, especially at a young age, and that Golden didn’t really have massive volume. But volume by itself isn’t always that valuable. A running back catching 10 balls at five yards a clip is less valuable than a deep threat catching three balls for sixty yards (most of the time, there is some nuance there). However, volume CAN be important as it can serve as a proxy for what the coaching staff (and quarterback) thought of a player. And here, again, there is some nuance required when discussing volume at Texas in the NIL era where talent is increasingly concentrated in fewer schools.\n\nFirst of all, Golden’s 83 targets actually <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas/2024.html\">DID lead the Longhorns in 2024</a>, although tight end Gunnar Helm caught two more passes overall. Golden WAS getting volume. But it’s true that he probably should have gotten more. Part of the issue is that Steve Sarkisian ran a deep bench where <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas/2024.html\">five different receivers caught at least 23 balls</a> (including the also-talented but troubled Isaiah Bond). And part of the problem for Golden was simply that <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/the-beast/2025/player/quinn_ewers-quarterback-w1xqmfpSPSD8VhBT/\">Quinn Ewers just didn’t throw a great deep ball</a>.\n\nBut despite all the headwinds, he was still super productive on a per play basis. My <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/by-the-numbers/2025/2/12/24364428/2025-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-advanced-stats-wrops-update-say-hello-to-siyaa\">SiYAA statistic</a> (a very simple version of FTN’s DYAR that essentially answers the question “given your volume, were you efficient?”), Golden was the 12th most efficient receiver in college football his final year with <a href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BgUyHTY-kXGpkKCKva67XFX20nh8kesn0OM-KSaALZI/edit?usp=sharing\">393 yards above average</a>. (Jeremiah Smith led the league with 661, that guy is amazing.)\n\nConclusion\n\nI don’t think Golden is without fault. I think any honest assessment should mention that he’s a poor fit specifically for the Packers because of his size, as they ask their receivers to block frequently and prefer larger outside receivers as a result. He’s potentially redundant with Jayden Reed on the team, and that may be as big a problem as anything. As a smaller receiver, he is also more likely suffer nagging injuries, as he and Jayden Reed showed last season. \n\nBut Golden is also not some obvious bust. He had excellent hands in college, a trait that was sorely lacking among the Packer receivers last year. He’s also extremely fast, a viable deep threat in a big play offense, and in the Packers’ playoff loss last season, he was both involved and excellent. The Packers have also been quite good at leveraging their receivers’ specific talents for specific roles, even when they’re not well-rounded,\n\nHowever, going back to the FTN Almanac, Golden is mentioned 22 times in the Packer write-up. Tucker Kraft (3) and Christian Watson (2) are mentioned a combined five times. Christian Watson finished the 2025 season first in FTN’s signature stat, DVOA (35.7% above average) while Kraft had an almost-as-impressive 31.7% in his shortened season. In the volume-adjusted DYAR, Watson still finished 11th despite missing a major chunk of the season. Not focusing on these two as the primary drivers of the offense is just weird. Golden could take a big step forward, become an extremely productive receiver, and still be behind Watson, Kraft, and Reed in the pecking order, because those guys are all pretty good!\n\nThe focal points of the 2026 Packer offense will almost certainly be Watson and Kraft. 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Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman, National Champion, Big Ten Offensive Player & Newcomer of the Year, and Consensus All-American logged 41 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, a 72% completion rate, and 3535 yards through 16 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5525:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 09: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs drills during mandatory minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders drafted their potential franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza with the first overall selection during the 2026 NFL draft. Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman, National Champion, Big Ten Offensive Player & Newcomer of the Year, and Consensus All-American logged 41 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, a 72% completion rate, and 3535 yards through 16 games. The Raiders are not putting all of their eggs in the Mendoza basket to start the season, as they also signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a 1 year contract and the impression is that Cousins will start the season under center for the Raiders. \n\n\n\nCousins, who turns 38 next month, spent the last two seasons with the Falcons in a backup QB role, but also started 24 games due to injuries to Michael Penix, and the starting role Atlanta handed him. Cousins had a 65% completion rate, 5229 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions across his time in Atlanta but he also saw a lower rate of turnover worthy plays than interceptions, signaling some interceptions may not be his fault. Cousins should start for the Raiders, but there’s a good shot that Mendoza will also see a fair share of snaps this season as the Raiders starter in his rookie season.\n\n\n\nWeek 7 vs Rams\n\n\nIdeally I imagine the Raiders want to have Mendoza’s first start come at home, which a week 7 slot would align with. The Rams are not an ideal team to have your first start against, the defense ranked top 10 last year, and added future hall of famer Myles Garrett, along with top defensive backs Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. Chris Shula and Sean McVay have made careers of aggressive, fast paced, complex defensive systems and Shula has had his number vs young quarterbacks as well. Week 7 is likely a bit early, and being thrown into the fire against the Rams is not an easy task, but Las Vegas takes a road trip for two weeks after the Rams and if they want an early look at Mendoza, week 7 lines up best. \n\n\nWeek 8 at Jets\n\n\nSimilar to that of the Rams in week 7, if the Raiders want an early look at Mendoza a week 8 matchup with the Jets signals to be a strong time period. As mentioned above, they may want to have Mendoza’s first start at home, and a road trip out East to New York isn’t the ideal case. Aaron Glenn has succeeded vs young quarterbacks, but Aaron Glenn has also seen his defense struggle in his brief stint as a head coach. That defense did turn around and add standouts David Onyemata, David Bailey, Joseph Ossai and T’Vondre Sweat to the defensive line with DeMario Davis at linebacker, and Dane Belton, Nahshon Wright, D’Angelo Ponds, and Minkah Fitzpatrick in the secondary. Starting Mendoza out vs New York likely gives an easier initial start than the Rams, but it’s still a road trip. \n\n\nWeek 10: vs Seattle\n\n\nFollowing week 9 comes the NFL trade deadline, and if the Raiders hear some chatter about possibly getting value for Kirk Cousins, then he could be shipped out and Mendoza slots in week 10 vs Seattle. In an ideal world, I don’t think anyone wants Mendoza’s first start against the reigning super bowl champions, who did lose three starters but still retain plenty of other standouts, and defensive mastermind Mike MacDonald. MacDonald beat up on young quarterbacks last year, and the Seattle system is extremely complex, versatile, and matchup dependent. Additionally, MacDonald also has a clear connection to Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, and he’ll know how to attack the Raiders offensive system and Mendoza. This likely only comes in a rare shot where Cousins is moved, but I doubt this is the first start for him. \n\n\nWeek 12: at Cleveland\n\n\nThis could be the first start for Mendoza, and I think in the Raiders ideal world this is his first shot. A trip across the country to Cleveland is not ideal, and playing in Cleveland during late November could make for a ton of rough conditions. That said, Mendoza did play at Indiana and excelled in some cold weather games, including a 38-3 win vs Alabama in the playoffs. The Browns moved Myles Garrett, but did add Jared Verse though the defense remains rather the same and likely a middle of the road defense. The Raiders bye week comes in week 13, and Mendoza would have the chance to go into Cleveland, play, and then learn over the bye week before finishing out the season against ideal opponents. \n\n\nWeek 14: vs Chargers\n\n\nSimilar to week 12 vs the Browns, this start comes after the bye week for the Raiders and would allow the best of both worlds for Las Vegas. To start, Mendoza gets the chance to play at home for his first ever start, and after that it’s coming off the bye week giving him ample time to prepare for the Chargers defense that should induce some challenges. Following week 14, the Raiders turn around to the Broncos, Titans, Cardinals, and Chiefs. I’d imagine Las Vegas wants to see Mendoza earlier than later to know what needs to be built for 2026, but regardless a 5-9 game sample size should be enough and later towards the end of the season, Las Vegas can see 5 games vs five different levels of opponents. \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784142480;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:26:\"Las Vegas Raiders Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2953;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7eaf260ef04ddcf740ceacbb60b93a63\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Summer Scouting: Can Indiana’s Charlie Becker be an elite wide receiver?\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-draft/165336/summer-scouting-can-indianas-charlie-becker-be-an-elite-wide-receiver\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"Will the New York Giants need a wide receiver in 2026? It’s impossible to say at this stage, but it’s certainly possible that they will. Even if Malik Nabers makes a full recovery and Malachi Fields impresses as a rookie, most of the Giants’ receiving corps is on a one-year contract. And if quarterback Jaxson […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5503:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWill the New York Giants need a wide receiver in 2026?\n\nIt’s impossible to say at this stage, but it’s certainly possible that they will. Even if Malik Nabers makes a full recovery and Malachi Fields impresses as a rookie, most of the Giants’ receiving corps is on a one-year contract. And if quarterback Jaxson Dart takes the next step in his development, the Giants will need to prioritize giving him weapons with which to attack defenses.\n\nThat said, if Dart does take the next step in his development, the Giants likely won’t be in a position to draft at the top of the wide receiver depth chart.\n\nHowever, the 2027 NFL Draft promises to be a deep and talented one at the receiver position, and Indiana’s Charlie Becker could be primed for a breakout year.\n\nBecker came on at the end of 2025 and led the Big 10 with 20 yards per catch. He’s poised to compete for Indiana’s No.1 receiver job after their top two wideouts left for the NFL, so the opportunity will be there to turn himself into a first-round pick.\n\nWhat he does well\n\nBecker’s size immediately stands out on tape. He’s listed at 6-foot-4, and 205 to 210 pounds, and looks every bit that size — if not larger. Becker also has impressive athleticism for his size, with impressive quickness and a reported 22.5 MPH top speed. For reference, that top speed is higher than Omar Cooper, who turned a 4.42-second 40-yard dash. We don’t know exactly how fast Becker is, but a 40 time somewhere in the 4.4’s is believable for him based on his vertical routes.\n\nIn addition to size, strength, and linear speed, Becker also has alignment versatility. He was a tertiary receiver in Indiana’s offense for much of the season and was used all over their offensive formation. He spent time as a true “X” receiver on the line of scrimmage, as a flanker, and as a power slot, and proved effective in each alignment.\n\nBecker is at his best running down the field at this point in his development and made his biggest impact on fade, post, go, and deep crossing routes. Those made good use of his speed while not asking him to cut sharply. He has plenty of strength to run through jams in press coverage, as well as surprisingly subtle hand usage to keep defenders from disrupting his routes. He also shows solid awareness, locating and tracking the ball in the air, and working to get open on scramble drills.\n\nHe understands how to make full use of his impressive catch radius, routinely extending to pluck the ball out of the air. Becker also shows solid body control and very strong hands to own the catch point. He was charted with 13 receptions on 17 “50/50” balls, or a 76% catch rate on contested catches.\n\nBecker is a tough receiver. He’s willing to fight through early jams, play through contact at the catch point, and extend for the catch over the middle. There were instances on tape of him taking thunderous shots from defenders, but still extending and securing the ball.\n\nFinally, Becker flashes the ability to be an effective blocker.\n\nWhat he needs to improve\n\nThere are two main concerns in Becker’s game heading into 2026.\n\nThe first is that he’s a relatively linear athlete who visibly needs to gear down and gather himself before changing direction. He’s a good athlete in a straight line, but doesn’t appear to be one of those rare big men who have truly fluid lower bodies and can cut on a dime. Becker rounds his routes sometimes when trying to carry speed.\n\nThat could limit how he’s used as Indiana’s prospective “No.1” receiver, as well as where he falls on the NFL’s various big boards.\n\nThe second is simply a need for greater overall refinement and consistency. Becker flashes the traits necessary to compete for a first-round selection, but there’s a definite “up and down” element to his game.\n\nBecker is capable of running through a defense and generating separation with his athleticism, but he isn’t a natural separator when a defensive back can stay with him. Likewise, he can slow himself down by turning his head or extending his arms to make the catch too early, making it easier for defenders to stay with him or recover.\n\nBecker still needs to improve his blocking technique.\n\nGame tape\n\n(Becker is the Indiana receiver wearing number 80)\n\nFinal thoughts\n\nBecker won’t be pushing Jeremiah Smith, and might not threaten to move Cam Coleman of Texas from the WR2 spot behind Smith. However, Becker might also be a close third on NFL big boards.\n\nHe finished the 2025 season strongly with three 100-yard games (including against Penn State and Ohio State) in his Indiana’s final seven games. He has all the traits to explode onto the scene if he can secure Indiana’s WR1 position this year. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784142000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"New York Giants Draft\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13285;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Malachi Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2954;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7a740a9f05e1f533b5ff8a39faec4edf\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Ranking the Cowboys Top 10 offseason moves before training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209703/ranking-top-10-offseason-moves-caleb-downs-christian-parker\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"From the hiring of Christian Parker to using the franchise tag on George Pickens and everything in between, the Dallas Cowboys have made several important moves so far in the offseason in the hopes of becoming a much-improved team for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. Some of these moves will be more impactful than others […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4899:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nFrom the hiring of Christian Parker to using the franchise tag on George Pickens and everything in between, the Dallas Cowboys have made several important moves so far in the offseason in the hopes of becoming a much-improved team for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. Some of these moves will be more impactful than others and that there could even be more additions made before the season gets underway. Below is how we rank the Cowboys Top 10 offseason moves prior to the start of training camp.\n\n#10 – Malachi Lawrence\n\nRe-signing T.J. Bass was in contention for the final spot on this list, but trading down in the first-round and still landing their targeted player (Malachi Lawrence) ended up getting the final nod here. Lawrence’s addition is expected to upgrade Dallas’ pass rush this year and be a key rotational piece for them as a rookie. He’ll be a key component to the new-look 3-4 defense.\n\n#9 – Cobie Durant\n\nCobie Durant could be this year’s version of Javonte Williams, Dallas’ underrated yet biggest offseason free agent addition. He’s been one of their best corners in organized team activities (OTAs) and should carry that over into training camp. If he continues to play like he has and turns into a full-time starter in training camp, the move could end up ranking much higher.\n\n#8 – Dee Winters (trade)\n\nAfter striking out on their targeted free agent linebackers, the Cowboys pulled the trigger to land LB Dee Winters via trade with the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick this year. He is expected to be Dallas’ starting WILL LB and should significantly upgrade the position from a season ago. Another move where if he plays as expected, the offseason move could eventually rank higher.\n\n#7 – Rashan Gary (trade)\n\nAfter not being willing to meet the Raiders asking price for Maxx Crosby, Dallas set their sights on Rashan Gary, acquiring him via trade from the Packers for a 2027 fourth-round pick. His addition upgrades Dallas’ pass rush, even though he’s shown to be a better run defender than pass rusher. He’s a solid veteran who’ll provide leadership and mentor Dallas’ young pass rushers.\n\n#6 – Brandon Aubrey\n\nLocking up Brandon Aubrey to a long-term extension is an underrated offseason move for the Cowboys. He’s turned himself into one of the most consistent and best kickers in the entire league, and the faith Dallas has in him to split the uprights from 50+ yards at any given moment makes him an important weapon. He has game-winning ability any time he steps on the field.\n\n#5 – Jalen Thompson\n\nWhether it’s playing deep, in the box, or nickel, Jalen Thompson is a do-it-all defensive back who will be a big upgrade to the back end of the Cowboys secondary for Christian Parker. His versatility and position flex to play just about anywhere in the secondary will help Parker disguise coverages, making things more difficult for opposing offenses.\n\n#4 – Javonte Williams\n\nRe-signing running back Javonte Williams may be one of the most underrated, yet important, moves the Cowboys have made this offseason. He was one of the biggest surprises a season ago when he performed like one of the top backs in the entire league and will look to build upon the success in Year 2 in Dallas. He’ll help balance out Dallas’ high-powered offense.\n\n#3 – Caleb Downs\n\nThe Cowboys could’ve stood pat at No. 12 in the first-round this year in the hopes Caleb Downs would slide right into the laps, but instead traded up one pick to ensure they got him. Downs is expected to be a key fixture in Christian Parker’s new-look defense playing the ever important nickel/safety role. He should be a huge part of the defensive turnaround.\n\n#2 – George Pickens (franchise tag)\n\nBy using the franchise tag to retain George Pickens’ services and pairing him with CeeDee Lamb for the 2026 season, the Cowboys should once again have one of the best wide receiver duos in the entire league. With Pickens back in the fold, Dallas’ offense has a chance to be even better than they were last year when they were one of the top units in the entire NFL.\n\n#1 – Christian Parker\n\nChristian Parker claims the top spot and for good reason. If the Cowboys are going to be the Super Bowl contender many have been pegged them as, it’s going to because of their defensive turnaround. 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Among those considered the Top 10 linebackers throughout the league, Zack Baun emerges in the No. 4 spot — with Jihaad Campbell also receiving at least some […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2519:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball after an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe NFL’s best players at each position continue to be <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">revealed by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN</a>, and the latest list includes yet another defensive player from the Eagles. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Among those considered the Top 10 linebackers throughout the league,</a> Zack Baun emerges in the No. 4 spot — with Jihaad Campbell also receiving at least some Top 10 votes.\n\nThe growing list of Eagles on these lists, includes: Saquon Barkley, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, and Jalen Hurts. Philly players who received honorable mention or at least some Top 10 votes include Riq Woolen, Dallas Goedert, Landon Dickerson., and Cam Jurgens. The only position groups yet to include an Eagle in the Top 10 were edge rusher, tight end, and interior offensive lineman.\n\nAs for the linebackers, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Baun was one of just two to appear on every Top 10 ballot according to Fowler</a>.\n\n\n“He’s got lateral quickness and is an incredibly smart player,” an NFL personnel evaluator said. “He’s perfect for Vic’s [Fangio] scheme, can play close to the line and get pressure or can play off the ball.”\n\n\n\nBaun was the only player with at least 120 tackles and 10 disrupted dropbacks last season (a disrupted dropback is a sack, interception or batted/defended/tipped pass).\n\n\nThe full Top 10 list of linebackers:\n\n\nFred Warner\n\n\n\nRoquan Smith\n\n\n\nCarson Schwesinger\n\n\n\nZack Baun\n\n\n\nJack Campbell\n\n\n\nAzeez Al-Shaair\n\n\n\nJordyn Brooks\n\n\n\nNick Bolton\n\n\n\nEdgerrin Cooper\n\n\n\nDevin Lloyd\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784138520;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Jihaad Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6815;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Zack Baun\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2956;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ec9ff9a4b772b8be862c8db39c617dfd\";s:5:\"title\";s:101:\"Why Jadeveon Clowney is the perfect training camp signing, and five contenders that should target him\";s:4:\"link\";s:84:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jadeveon-clowney-nfl-training-camp-landing-spots/\";s:11:\"description\";s:86:\"Clowney is coming off another strong year and contributes against the run and the pass\";s:7:\"content\";s:86:\"Clowney is coming off another strong year and contributes against the run and the pass\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784138507;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1947;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jadeveon Clowney\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2957;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2d2827e3eebda399226eb6dcb739a598\";s:5:\"title\";s:60:\"Four Wide Receivers to Buy, Sell, or Hold in Dynasty Leagues\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/15/four-wide-receivers-to-buy-sell-or-hold-in-dynasty-leagues-31/\";s:11:\"description\";s:52:\"Wyatt Bertolone picks out four receivers to discuss.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2651:\"\n \n Welcome to the positional Buy, Sell, Hold series, where each week I’ll focus on one position, analyze four players, and discuss what we should do with them in dynasty. We’re back to wide receivers for this week’s edition.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992453/CeeDee_Lamb\">CeeDee Lamb</a>, DAL – Team Dependent\nIt wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for CeeDee Lamb in 2025. He started fine, but soon missed time due to injury, and didn’t produce at his normal level when he returned. Lamb averaged 15.5 PPR points per game while scoring only three touchdowns on the season. It didn’t help that he was now playing next to another talented receiver in newly acquired <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992841/George_Pickens\">George Pickens</a>. While Lamb faltered, Pickens had a career season. The Cowboys are running back their offense for 2026, with there being almost no changes. Can Lamb bounce back?\n\nThe Move – There aren’t a lot of options out there with CeeDee Lamb, but there’s one potential move I like for whether you have a competing or rebuilding team. If you’re competing, you could potentially trade away <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993199/Justin_Jefferson\">Justin Jefferson</a> or <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992519/Amon-Ra_St._Brown\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> to get Lamb and another asset. These three have similar projections, so the move is pure value. If you’re rebuilding, I’d be trying to trade away Lamb for <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994001/Malik_Nabers\">Malik Nabers</a> and whatever rookie draft pick you can get added on. 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George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys\n\n\n\nHighest ranking: 5 | Lowest ranking: Unranked Age: 25 | Last year’s ranking: Unranked\n\n\n\nOne NFL coordinator did not hesitate when asked which Cowboys receiver is No. 1 on opposing game plans.\n\n\n\n“It’s Pickens,” the coordinator said. “He has emerged.”\n\n\n\nWhile Lamb still attracts a lot of attention from defenses — and is ranked one spot higher on this list — Pickens broke out in 2025 with 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. His five games with at least 125 receiving yards tied for the most in a single season in franchise history.\n\n\n\n“One of the best I’ve ever seen at the contested catch,” a veteran NFL offensive coach said. “There’s such untapped ability there. It’s just a consistency issue and where his head’s at week to week.”\n\n\n\nHis 10.4 yards per target ranked second in the NFL, and his 2.27 yards after first contact per possession topped all receivers with 100 or more targets. 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With training camp just around the corner, that goal is starting to seem more and more in reach. Mahomes reiterated his stance during an interview with Yahoo Sports Daily on Wednesday. \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-eyeing-week-1-return-vs-broncos-i-dont-want-to-miss-that-game-155509419.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">That’s my goal</a>,\" Mahomes said. \"I\'ve said that since the beginning, is being ready to go Week 1. I can\'t predict the future, and I know that it\'s a long process. It\'s not just my decision, but at the same time I\'m going to give the doctors and the coaches every single opportunity I can to let me be out there Week 1.”The Broncos being the season-opening opponent adds an extra layer of motivation for the three-time Super Bowl champion.\"I don\'t want to miss that game because that\'s the team that won the division while we were gone, and you want to be out there and ready to go with your teammates,” Mahomes said. “I\'ll give every single thing I can to be out there Week 1, and hopefully the doctors and the coaches give me the green light, and I\'m able to go out there with my guys and compete against one of the best teams in the league.\"Mahomes acknowledged that his return has been “a long process,” but feels like he’s in a good spot with training camp set to begin at the end of the month.“[A]ll I can do is be as great as I can be every single day,” Mahomes said. “You just have to maximize that day and slowly get better and better as the year goes on.\"I\'m excited to get back to training camp. I\'m excited to get the guys back around. I\'ve kind of been in the building in Kansas City by myself. Just [to] have the guys back and getting to be on the football field will get me going and get me ready for the season.”Chiefs rookies and veterans are set to report to training camp on July 28.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784134455;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2964;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"0c39dd23d93fa6c531863a8c1be2596b\";s:5:\"title\";s:281:\"Stevie Johnson on training with Keon Coleman this offseason: “I thought he was going to be immature. I thought he was going to be, not a student of the game, just a very talented player with God-given skills ... 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My goal is to determine whether each team has improved in any significant way this offseason, and what effect that will have on their skill position players in fantasy Some advanced metrics about how important the strength of the OL is for rushing upside and production: Fantasy Points charters estimate that 75.0% of our yards before contact metric is attributed to the OL Over the last two seasons, only 4 of the top 20 RB finishes saw fewer than 2.0 YBCO/Att on average In 2025, 59.0% of all fantasy rushing production occurred when an RB saw at least 3.0 YBCO/Att Those rush attempts only made up 27.8% of the total rush attempts 88.1% of all explosive yards occurred when an RB saw >3.0 YBCO/Att TLDR graphics are available for each team as well! - Green Bay Packers I 100% thought the Packers were Super Bowl-bound after Week 2. Then, like clockwork, injuries took their toll, and this team deteriorated, especially on the OL For the record, I am a Packers fan, and if I were to bet on which team I think gets last place in the NFC North, it would probably be this team [2025 Metrics] Offense PPG: 23.2 (14th) OL Ranking: 26th Run-Block Ranking: 23rd Pass-Block Ranking: 26th Percentage of rush attempts with > 3.0 YBCO/Att: 28.7% (12th) The Packers\' most-used OL group combined for the 3rd-lowest snap share together in the league(17.6%) 2TE Set Rate: 28.9% PROE: -2.4% (24th) [Coaching Changes] Lost their QB and WR coach to the Eagles [2025 OL injuries] RT Zach Tom (missed 7 games): 83.8 Overall PFF Grade (8th/83) By far the best run-blocking lineman on the team RG Aaron Banks (missed 5 games): 56.1 Overall PFF Grade (44th/77) C Elgton Jenkins (missed Week 10 onward): 62.0 Overall PFF Grade (24th/39) [Free Agency Additions] None [Draft Picks] C Jager Burton (153rd overall pick): 71.3 2025 Overall PFF Grade [Offseason Linemen changes] Jordan Morgan replaces Rasheed Walker at LT (64.6 Overall PFF Grade) Sean Ryhan replaces Elgton Jenkins at C (62.0 Overall PFF Grade) [Projected Starting Lineup] LT Jordan Morgan: 62.0 Overall PFF Grade (40th/79) LG Aaron Banks: 56.1 Overall PFF Grade (55th/79) C Sean Rhyan: 58.8 Overall PFF Grade (30th/37) RG Anthony Belton: 48.0 Overall PFF Grade (72nd/79) RT Zach Tom: 83.5 Overall PFF Grade (10th/84) What happened to this unit?! Outside of Tom, this is one of the worst OLs in the league on paper, with zero meaningful 2026 offseason additions [OL Depth] Center- Jacob Monk (only 57 offensive snaps in 2025) Guard - Jager Burton (Late Round Rookie Pick) Tackle - Darian Kinnard: 69.4 PFF Grade There is very little experienced OL depth on the Packers roster right now [Fantasy Impact] Jordan Love I think that Love’s efficiency metrics are glazed too hard, and he’s benefited from one of the best offensive systems in the league This team has always made it a priority to build an OL that protects the QB, and this might be a weakness of the team once again in 2026 Love is going at an extremely affordable price in drafts, as is a fine late-round selection given the upside he’s flashed when healthy in this system Josh Jacobs Let’s ignore the legal drama surrounding Jacobs, because I doubt he’s suspended this season, if at all, and focus on what he did last year before he got injured (behind a bad OL) Jacobs saw only 1.79 YBCO/Att (RB38), but still managed to put up RB1 numbers when healthy in Weeks 1-15: 17.8 FPG (RB7) Prior to getting injured in Week 11, Jacobs held the most lucrative goal-line role in the league: 100% of team carries inside the 5-yard line (RB1) with a 53.8% TD rate on those attempts (RB1) Jacobs is getting a little older, and this Packers OL won’t do him any favors in 2026, but he should still retain one of the most reliable bell cow roles in the league Christian Watson Watson is one of, if not my absolute favorite, mid-round pick at the WR position in 2026 There are 128 vacated targets in this offense, including 21 red zone targets and 11 end zone targets Coming off an ACL tear, Watson ranked 4th in YPRR (2.67), 5th in YPR (17.5), 10th in 1D/RR (0.122), and 6th in FP/RR (0.58) last season He’ll lead this team in route share and usage in 2WR sets, and even with a shoddy OL, if Watson can stay healthy for an entire season, he has top-15 upside Tucker Kraft Kraft is expected to be 100% ready to go Week 1, and should be the biggest benefactor of those red zone and end zone vacated targets Kraft led the team in TPRR (0.31) and FP/RR (1.20) in the red zone over the last two seasons Kraft was on a TE1 overall finish type of pace before suffering a season-ending injury last season, and I expect him to pick up where he left off in 2026 - Houston Texans It blows my mind that Houston had the 13th-highest scoring offense in the league last season, despite having CJ Stroud at QB, a horrible OL, and the best defense in the league Fun fact: the Texans haven’t had a top-20 graded OL since 2025 [2025 Metrics] Offense PPG: 23.7 (13th) OL Ranking: 25th Run-Block Ranking: 29th Pass-Block Ranking: 18th Percentage of rush attempts with > 3.0 YBCO/Att: 22.5% (30th) The Texans’ most-used OL group combined for the 10th-lowest snap share together in the league (27.9%) 2TE Set Rate: 10.7% PROE: 1.7% (10th) I am also shocked by the fact that the Texans passed at this high a rate, given their top-tier defense I expect this team to lean on the run game more with the addition of David Montgomery [Coaching Changes] No significant coaching changes [2025 OL injuries] Most of their starting lineup missed Week 1 Ed Ingram missed 4 games [Free Agency Additions] Evan Brown: 54.3 Overall PFF Grade Braden Smith: 65.3 Overall PFF Grade Wyatt Teller: 62.2 Overall PFF Grade [Draft Picks] Keylan Rutledge (26th overall pick): 76.7 Overall PFF Grade Febechi Nwaiwu (106th overall pick): 69.6 Overall PFF Grade [Offseason Linemen changes] [OL Changes] Wyatt Teller replaces Tytus Howard (62.7 PFF Grade) Keylan Rutledge replaces Jake Andrews (61.6 PFF Grade) Braden Smith replaces Trent Brown (68.6 PFF Grade) [Projected Starting Lineup] LT Aireontae Ersery: 58.9 Overall PFF Grade (64th/84) LG Wyatt Teller: 62.2 Overall PFF Grade (39th/79) C Keylan Rutledge: 76.7 Overall PFF Grade (College) RG Ed Ingram: 73.8 Overall PFF Grade (12th/79) RT Braden Smith: 65.3 Overall PFF Grade (50th/84) There is some debate about what the starting lineup will look like in Week 1, with Jake Andrews as a potential starter at center or Trent Brown at RT Regardless, it is a good thing to have depth and options, plus this line is better on paper [OL Depth] Tackle- Blake Fisher: 67.6 PFF Grade Center - Jake Andrews: 61.6 PFF Grade Guard - Febechi Nwaiwu: (Mid Round Rookie Pick) Tackle - Trent Brown: 68.6 PFF Grade As I said, this team has some really solid depth on their OL now. Not super talented players, but definitely good enough to fill in at a mediocre level if need be [Fantasy Impact] CJ Stroud Complete waste of a draft pick in Redraft formats David Montgomery While I view the situational change as a massive downgrade for Montgomery (lower scoring team and worse OL), he should see a bell cow role He goes from the 7th-best run-blocking OL to the 4th-worst When Montgomery saw between 1.0 and 2.5 YBCO/Att last season, he was one of the least efficient RBs in the league (his 2.94 YPC ranked dead last) Still, the Texans have made some decent improvements to the OL, should lean run-heavy with their top-tier defense, and Montgomery will likely get all of the goal-line touches I do worry a little bit about him having low-end receiving upside, despite his proficiency in that regard, with reports that Woody Marks will serve primarily as the receiving back in this offense I like Montgomery more in Best Ball contests versus Redraft formats Nico Collins Collins is one of the toughest WRs to gauge, because he has a high-end ADP (WR8 on ESPN), but has struggled a little bit with injuries his entire career, missing 19 games through five seasons He’s flashed WR1 overall upside, as one of the premier deep threats in the league, and an improved OL will only give Stroud more time in the pocket to connect with Collins Still, in a “down year”, Collins finished as the WR8, averaged 15.8 FPG (WR10) in his 14 healthy games 77.9 Receiving YPG (WR6), 2.53 YPRR (WR8), and 15.6 XFP/G (WR13) As I’ve said, I do worry about this team leaning more run-heavy in 2026, and expect CJ Stroud to continue to struggle, but Collins is being priced closer to his floor than ceiling (he’s just not seen as a “sexy” pick) Jayden Higgins I’m really excited about Higgins heading into Year 2, and he’s become one of my favorite later-round selections, especially in Best Ball contests There’s a real argument to be made that he steps into the bona fide WR2 role and sees a much larger route participation in 2026 He slowly started to overtake Xavier Hutchinson as the Texans’ WR2 over the final 9 weeks of the regular season 59.3% route share vs. 49.2% route share Higgins was also more efficient than Hutchinson across the board Christian Kirk’s departure also vacates 47 targets and completely frees - New York Jets It’s crazy to think that the last time the Jets had a winning record (2015), I was still in college. It really just comes down to absolutely awful ownership and horrible decision-making from the top down. I don’t think much is going to change this year. [2025 Metrics] Offense PPG: 17.6 (29th) OL Ranking: 24th Run-Block Ranking: 15th Pass-Block Ranking: 30th Percentage of rush attempts with > 3.0 YBCO/Att: 30.3% (7th) The Jets\' most-used OL group combined for the highest snap share together in the league (95.8%) The above metric does make it a little disappointing that the Jets ranked as lowly as they did, when a lot of experts will tell you OL continuity is a major factor in the strength of the unit 2TE Set Rate: 16.4% PROE: -6.7% (32nd) [Coaching Changes] Frank Reich hired as OC (bad bad bad) Aaron Glenn somehow kept his job (certified bum boy) The addition of Reich and Geno Smith should lead to a more pass-heavy offense (alongside the first round additions of Omar Cooper and Kenyon Sadiq) [2025 OL injuries] Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a season-ending injury in practice prior to Week 1 (he is no longer on the team) [Free Agency Additions] Dylan Parham 63.6 PFF Grade [Draft Picks] Anez Cooper (188th overall pick): 68.7 PFF Grade [Offseason Linemen changes] Dylan Parham replaces John Simpson (56.9 PFF Grade) [Projected Starting Lineup] LT Olumuyiwa Fashanu: 69.2 PFF Grade (36th/84) LG Dylan Parham: 63.6 PFF Grade (37th/79) C Josh Myers: 52.9 PFF Grade (36th/37) RG Joe Tippmann: 66.0 PFF Grade (30th/79) RT Armand Membou: 72.7 PFF Grade (30th/84) This really isn’t a great line on paper, outside of Membou and maybe Fashanu. This line has the benefit of continuity, with the only addition being Parham, but the ceiling is obviously not very high, and injuries would completely derail this offense [OL Depth] Tackle - Max Mitchell (only played 73 snaps in 2025) Center - Xavier Newman (played 31 snaps in 2025) Guard - Anez Cooper (Late Round Rookie Pick) This is my biggest concern for this OL. They had massive injury luck last season and have absolutely zero experienced depth [Fantasy Impact] Breece Hall The ability of the Jets OL to somehow create room for Hall to run led to him recording a career-high 392 explosive rushing yards His 7.0% Explosive Run Rate (RB4) was his highest since his rookie season back in 2022 (10.0%) I think it’s more likely than not that this Jets’ OL performs worse in run-blocking this season than last Unfortunately, Hall saw a career-low 2.6 Targets/G — a far cry from his prior career average of 4.7 Targets/G The three-headed monster backfield is a bit overblown. In Weeks 1-4 last season, when all three RBs were healthy, Hall saw 64.8% of the backfield XFP (12.7 XFP/G) This fell to 54.5% in Weeks 5-18 (11.5 XFP/G) Hall also performed significantly better when the Jets won last season, averaging 22.7 FPG in wins vs. 10.9 FPG in losses The problem is, are you really going to bank on the Jets to win more than 6 games this season? Garrett Wilson I think it’s gone very under the radar that before his knee injury, Wilson was averaging 19.0 FPG through his first 5 games in 2025 (WR5) Wilson was a top-5 fantasy WR, despite the Jets ranking 27th in Passing YPG (201.4), and 21st in total pass attempts in that span Wild stat, but despite only playing five full games last season, Wilson ended up leading the Jets in receiving yards with 395 (depressing really) While Geno could potentially be a “savior” for the Jets passing game if they lean more pass-heavy and he returns to his 2024 form, there are just as many risks Smith has been the worst QB when facing pressure over the last two seasons, by a WIDE margin This is a massive concern considering that we should expect the Jets OL to be fairly weak in pass-blocking submitted by /u/KyonFantasyFootball [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14970:\"I am back with the third installment in my 2026 OL Evaluation series! My goal is to determine whether each team has improved in any significant way this offseason, and what effect that will have on their skill position players in fantasy Some advanced metrics about how important the strength of the OL is for rushing upside and production: Fantasy Points charters estimate that 75.0% of our yards before contact metric is attributed to the OL Over the last two seasons, only 4 of the top 20 RB finishes saw fewer than 2.0 YBCO/Att on average In 2025, 59.0% of all fantasy rushing production occurred when an RB saw at least 3.0 YBCO/Att Those rush attempts only made up 27.8% of the total rush attempts 88.1% of all explosive yards occurred when an RB saw >3.0 YBCO/Att TLDR graphics are available for each team as well! - Green Bay Packers I 100% thought the Packers were Super Bowl-bound after Week 2. Then, like clockwork, injuries took their toll, and this team deteriorated, especially on the OL For the record, I am a Packers fan, and if I were to bet on which team I think gets last place in the NFC North, it would probably be this team [2025 Metrics] Offense PPG: 23.2 (14th) OL Ranking: 26th Run-Block Ranking: 23rd Pass-Block Ranking: 26th Percentage of rush attempts with > 3.0 YBCO/Att: 28.7% (12th) The Packers\' most-used OL group combined for the 3rd-lowest snap share together in the league(17.6%) 2TE Set Rate: 28.9% PROE: -2.4% (24th) [Coaching Changes] Lost their QB and WR coach to the Eagles [2025 OL injuries] RT Zach Tom (missed 7 games): 83.8 Overall PFF Grade (8th/83) By far the best run-blocking lineman on the team RG Aaron Banks (missed 5 games): 56.1 Overall PFF Grade (44th/77) C Elgton Jenkins (missed Week 10 onward): 62.0 Overall PFF Grade (24th/39) [Free Agency Additions] None [Draft Picks] C Jager Burton (153rd overall pick): 71.3 2025 Overall PFF Grade [Offseason Linemen changes] Jordan Morgan replaces Rasheed Walker at LT (64.6 Overall PFF Grade) Sean Ryhan replaces Elgton Jenkins at C (62.0 Overall PFF Grade) [Projected Starting Lineup] LT Jordan Morgan: 62.0 Overall PFF Grade (40th/79) LG Aaron Banks: 56.1 Overall PFF Grade (55th/79) C Sean Rhyan: 58.8 Overall PFF Grade (30th/37) RG Anthony Belton: 48.0 Overall PFF Grade (72nd/79) RT Zach Tom: 83.5 Overall PFF Grade (10th/84) What happened to this unit?! Outside of Tom, this is one of the worst OLs in the league on paper, with zero meaningful 2026 offseason additions [OL Depth] Center- Jacob Monk (only 57 offensive snaps in 2025) Guard - Jager Burton (Late Round Rookie Pick) Tackle - Darian Kinnard: 69.4 PFF Grade There is very little experienced OL depth on the Packers roster right now [Fantasy Impact] Jordan Love I think that Love’s efficiency metrics are glazed too hard, and he’s benefited from one of the best offensive systems in the league This team has always made it a priority to build an OL that protects the QB, and this might be a weakness of the team once again in 2026 Love is going at an extremely affordable price in drafts, as is a fine late-round selection given the upside he’s flashed when healthy in this system Josh Jacobs Let’s ignore the legal drama surrounding Jacobs, because I doubt he’s suspended this season, if at all, and focus on what he did last year before he got injured (behind a bad OL) Jacobs saw only 1.79 YBCO/Att (RB38), but still managed to put up RB1 numbers when healthy in Weeks 1-15: 17.8 FPG (RB7) Prior to getting injured in Week 11, Jacobs held the most lucrative goal-line role in the league: 100% of team carries inside the 5-yard line (RB1) with a 53.8% TD rate on those attempts (RB1) Jacobs is getting a little older, and this Packers OL won’t do him any favors in 2026, but he should still retain one of the most reliable bell cow roles in the league Christian Watson Watson is one of, if not my absolute favorite, mid-round pick at the WR position in 2026 There are 128 vacated targets in this offense, including 21 red zone targets and 11 end zone targets Coming off an ACL tear, Watson ranked 4th in YPRR (2.67), 5th in YPR (17.5), 10th in 1D/RR (0.122), and 6th in FP/RR (0.58) last season He’ll lead this team in route share and usage in 2WR sets, and even with a shoddy OL, if Watson can stay healthy for an entire season, he has top-15 upside Tucker Kraft Kraft is expected to be 100% ready to go Week 1, and should be the biggest benefactor of those red zone and end zone vacated targets Kraft led the team in TPRR (0.31) and FP/RR (1.20) in the red zone over the last two seasons Kraft was on a TE1 overall finish type of pace before suffering a season-ending injury last season, and I expect him to pick up where he left off in 2026 - Houston Texans It blows my mind that Houston had the 13th-highest scoring offense in the league last season, despite having CJ Stroud at QB, a horrible OL, and the best defense in the league Fun fact: the Texans haven’t had a top-20 graded OL since 2025 [2025 Metrics] Offense PPG: 23.7 (13th) OL Ranking: 25th Run-Block Ranking: 29th Pass-Block Ranking: 18th Percentage of rush attempts with > 3.0 YBCO/Att: 22.5% (30th) The Texans’ most-used OL group combined for the 10th-lowest snap share together in the league (27.9%) 2TE Set Rate: 10.7% PROE: 1.7% (10th) I am also shocked by the fact that the Texans passed at this high a rate, given their top-tier defense I expect this team to lean on the run game more with the addition of David Montgomery [Coaching Changes] No significant coaching changes [2025 OL injuries] Most of their starting lineup missed Week 1 Ed Ingram missed 4 games [Free Agency Additions] Evan Brown: 54.3 Overall PFF Grade Braden Smith: 65.3 Overall PFF Grade Wyatt Teller: 62.2 Overall PFF Grade [Draft Picks] Keylan Rutledge (26th overall pick): 76.7 Overall PFF Grade Febechi Nwaiwu (106th overall pick): 69.6 Overall PFF Grade [Offseason Linemen changes] [OL Changes] Wyatt Teller replaces Tytus Howard (62.7 PFF Grade) Keylan Rutledge replaces Jake Andrews (61.6 PFF Grade) Braden Smith replaces Trent Brown (68.6 PFF Grade) [Projected Starting Lineup] LT Aireontae Ersery: 58.9 Overall PFF Grade (64th/84) LG Wyatt Teller: 62.2 Overall PFF Grade (39th/79) C Keylan Rutledge: 76.7 Overall PFF Grade (College) RG Ed Ingram: 73.8 Overall PFF Grade (12th/79) RT Braden Smith: 65.3 Overall PFF Grade (50th/84) There is some debate about what the starting lineup will look like in Week 1, with Jake Andrews as a potential starter at center or Trent Brown at RT Regardless, it is a good thing to have depth and options, plus this line is better on paper [OL Depth] Tackle- Blake Fisher: 67.6 PFF Grade Center - Jake Andrews: 61.6 PFF Grade Guard - Febechi Nwaiwu: (Mid Round Rookie Pick) Tackle - Trent Brown: 68.6 PFF Grade As I said, this team has some really solid depth on their OL now. Not super talented players, but definitely good enough to fill in at a mediocre level if need be [Fantasy Impact] CJ Stroud Complete waste of a draft pick in Redraft formats David Montgomery While I view the situational change as a massive downgrade for Montgomery (lower scoring team and worse OL), he should see a bell cow role He goes from the 7th-best run-blocking OL to the 4th-worst When Montgomery saw between 1.0 and 2.5 YBCO/Att last season, he was one of the least efficient RBs in the league (his 2.94 YPC ranked dead last) Still, the Texans have made some decent improvements to the OL, should lean run-heavy with their top-tier defense, and Montgomery will likely get all of the goal-line touches I do worry a little bit about him having low-end receiving upside, despite his proficiency in that regard, with reports that Woody Marks will serve primarily as the receiving back in this offense I like Montgomery more in Best Ball contests versus Redraft formats Nico Collins Collins is one of the toughest WRs to gauge, because he has a high-end ADP (WR8 on ESPN), but has struggled a little bit with injuries his entire career, missing 19 games through five seasons He’s flashed WR1 overall upside, as one of the premier deep threats in the league, and an improved OL will only give Stroud more time in the pocket to connect with Collins Still, in a “down year”, Collins finished as the WR8, averaged 15.8 FPG (WR10) in his 14 healthy games 77.9 Receiving YPG (WR6), 2.53 YPRR (WR8), and 15.6 XFP/G (WR13) As I’ve said, I do worry about this team leaning more run-heavy in 2026, and expect CJ Stroud to continue to struggle, but Collins is being priced closer to his floor than ceiling (he’s just not seen as a “sexy” pick) Jayden Higgins I’m really excited about Higgins heading into Year 2, and he’s become one of my favorite later-round selections, especially in Best Ball contests There’s a real argument to be made that he steps into the bona fide WR2 role and sees a much larger route participation in 2026 He slowly started to overtake Xavier Hutchinson as the Texans’ WR2 over the final 9 weeks of the regular season 59.3% route share vs. 49.2% route share Higgins was also more efficient than Hutchinson across the board Christian Kirk’s departure also vacates 47 targets and completely frees - New York Jets It’s crazy to think that the last time the Jets had a winning record (2015), I was still in college. It really just comes down to absolutely awful ownership and horrible decision-making from the top down. I don’t think much is going to change this year. [2025 Metrics] Offense PPG: 17.6 (29th) OL Ranking: 24th Run-Block Ranking: 15th Pass-Block Ranking: 30th Percentage of rush attempts with > 3.0 YBCO/Att: 30.3% (7th) The Jets\' most-used OL group combined for the highest snap share together in the league (95.8%) The above metric does make it a little disappointing that the Jets ranked as lowly as they did, when a lot of experts will tell you OL continuity is a major factor in the strength of the unit 2TE Set Rate: 16.4% PROE: -6.7% (32nd) [Coaching Changes] Frank Reich hired as OC (bad bad bad) Aaron Glenn somehow kept his job (certified bum boy) The addition of Reich and Geno Smith should lead to a more pass-heavy offense (alongside the first round additions of Omar Cooper and Kenyon Sadiq) [2025 OL injuries] Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a season-ending injury in practice prior to Week 1 (he is no longer on the team) [Free Agency Additions] Dylan Parham 63.6 PFF Grade [Draft Picks] Anez Cooper (188th overall pick): 68.7 PFF Grade [Offseason Linemen changes] Dylan Parham replaces John Simpson (56.9 PFF Grade) [Projected Starting Lineup] LT Olumuyiwa Fashanu: 69.2 PFF Grade (36th/84) LG Dylan Parham: 63.6 PFF Grade (37th/79) C Josh Myers: 52.9 PFF Grade (36th/37) RG Joe Tippmann: 66.0 PFF Grade (30th/79) RT Armand Membou: 72.7 PFF Grade (30th/84) This really isn’t a great line on paper, outside of Membou and maybe Fashanu. This line has the benefit of continuity, with the only addition being Parham, but the ceiling is obviously not very high, and injuries would completely derail this offense [OL Depth] Tackle - Max Mitchell (only played 73 snaps in 2025) Center - Xavier Newman (played 31 snaps in 2025) Guard - Anez Cooper (Late Round Rookie Pick) This is my biggest concern for this OL. They had massive injury luck last season and have absolutely zero experienced depth [Fantasy Impact] Breece Hall The ability of the Jets OL to somehow create room for Hall to run led to him recording a career-high 392 explosive rushing yards His 7.0% Explosive Run Rate (RB4) was his highest since his rookie season back in 2022 (10.0%) I think it’s more likely than not that this Jets’ OL performs worse in run-blocking this season than last Unfortunately, Hall saw a career-low 2.6 Targets/G — a far cry from his prior career average of 4.7 Targets/G The three-headed monster backfield is a bit overblown. 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Brown to the Patriots this offseason. That means that for the first time since his rookie season in 2021, DeVonta Smith is the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14816:\"\n\n\n \n NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a catch for a touchdown past Jaylen Watson #35 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/5-eagles-heading-into-2026-poised-for-pro-bowl-jump/742107/\">5 Eagles heading into 2026 poised for Pro Bowl jump – NBCSP</a> DeVonta Smith. After months of speculation, the Eagles finally traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots this offseason. That means that for the first time since his rookie season in 2021, DeVonta Smith is the Eagles’ WR1. But this time, he could be in for a huge season, especially under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. There’s a hope that this new offense will accentuate Smith’s skills. And there’s a feeling inside the Eagles building that Smith has just scratched the surface of what he can be in the NFL. In his five NFL seasons, Smith has been no slouch. He has averaged over 1,000 yards per season with his best year in 2022, when he had nearly 1,200 yards. That season he had 136 targets but has averaged 104.5 in his other four seasons. If Smith ends up with 140-150 targets, he could be in store for a wildly productive 2026 season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/177393/eagles-schedule-preview-titans\">Eagles schedule preview: Titans – BGN</a> The easy question is some version of “can Cam Ward make the year 2 jump” but that doesn’t really matter for the Titans. Even if he does, the rest of this franchise is a joke. Coming off a 3-14 season, a new head coach should bring in a culture change. Let’s take a look at how that’s going.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/red-yellow-green-light-eagles-injury-concerns-heading-training-camp/\">Red-yellow-green light: Eagles injury concerns heading into training camp – PhillyVoice</a> iDL Jalen Carter: Shoulder? Money? Carter skipped voluntary OTAs and did not participate in 11-on-11’s in mandatory minicamp. Carter dealt with shoulder injuries last offseason. He is also eligible for a contract extension, which would almost certainly cost north of $30 million per season. “I’m sorry, I’m not going to get into all those different things,” Nick Sirianni said, when asked in June if Carter’s absence was injury and/or contract related. “Right now, I’ve been able to work some individual scenarios and individual practices, and everybody’s in a little bit different boat right now of where they are in the offseason, and that’s where Jalen is right now.” Carter is a “hold in” candidate. (In case you’re unfamiliar with what “hold in” means, a common thing players with contract beefs have done in recent years is show up to camp so they don’t get fined, but they don’t participate.) His participation (or lack thereof) will be a very obvious storyline Day 1 of training camp. Good to go? We’ll see.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/49347450/fantasy-football-rankings-top-players-avoid-2026-drafts\">You can have ’em: Six big-name players I’ll be passing on in drafts – ESPN</a> Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles. Goedert exploded for a career-high 11 touchdowns, posted nine double-digit fantasy weeks and averaged 12.3 fantasy points over 15 games in 2025. With over 120 targets available following A.J. Brown’s departure and maneuvering his way through Sean Mannion’s TE friendly scheme, there’s belief that Goedert could continue to shovel his way to high-end fantasy numbers. While the calculus makes sense, the math doesn’t exactly math. Goedert scored on 18.3% of his catches last season, a massive spike compared to his 6.9% touchdown rate over the rest of his career. For context, a TD rate of 6.9% would have resulted in 4.1 scores, rather than 11 TDs last year. Subtracting the production specifically attributed to those 6.9 receiving scores would decrease Goedert’s weekly output by 2.76 points per week, sliding him from the TE5 to the TE18 in fantasy points per game. That’s a hefty dependence on TDs, especially when the rest of Goedert’s profile doesn’t provide much upside. The 31-year-old registered a career-low 9.9 yards per catch (TE26). Brown’s absence might result in a slight uptick in targets, but it also reduces the space available for Goedert to create after the catch and generate large gains downfield. With rookies Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers folding into the offense, Goedert’s staying power figures to wane over the coming months. He’s a fine stream to start the fall, but he doesn’t project to maintain the TE1 fantasy numbers his current rank promises. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/jeffrey-lurie-sports-humanitarian-award-espn-stuart-scott-austim-eagles-20260714.html\">Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie honored at ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Awards: ‘Hopefully we’ll have a global impact’ – Inquirer</a> At ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Awards at Gotham Hall in Manhattan, the Eagles owner was presented the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work with the Eagles Autism Foundation and the Lurie Autism Institute. The two initiatives have collectively donated more than $100 million toward Autism research and clinical care programs. The award is given annually to someone who uses their position in sports to help disadvantaged groups. “You know, [winning] was sort of unexpected,” Lurie told The Inquirer. “[We] devote so much time to what we’re trying to do off the field with autism research and spend so much time trying to assure the Eagles are great … It’s a wonderful award. You know, I’ve sort of followed it over the years, and it’s nice to be recognized for humanitarian things.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/fantasy-football-qb-rankings-for-2026-nfl-season-draft-tiers-and-analysis\">Fantasy football QB rankings for 2026 NFL season: Draft tiers and analysis – NFL.com</a> The potential for variance feels even higher for Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels. Both have MVP-caliber seasons in them, but they’re coming off disappointing campaigns and are playing in new offenses. The Commanders have not improved Daniels’ weaponry this offseason as much as I hoped they would, while Hurts’ receiving corps has a much different look in 2026. We know Daniels is electric when healthy, and Hurts has finished among the top seven QBs in FPPG in each of the last five seasons. These two have rare ability in fantasy and real football. I wouldn’t want to be caught overpaying for them in 2026, though.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/did-the-eagles-hire-a-scheme-01kxgwedej3k\">Did The Eagles Hire A Scheme? – SI</a> The complication, now quickly normalized, is the distance between where the process started (a clear desire for experience and a proven play-calling track record) and where it ended (with the least-experienced candidate — just three years removed from his playing career and with only one year as an entry-level coach — plus another replacing legendary Packers quarterbacks coach Tom Clements). Mannion also inherited a largely finished product in Jordan Love with the Packers and has no prior history calling plays. None of this means Mannion shouldn’t be given a chance. Revelations don’t always come from conventional searches, nor does an “evil genius,” as Jordan Mailata dubbed the man Eagles fans are hoping is a true wunderkind. At this stage, however, the excitement surrounding the changes to the Eagles’ offense amounts to little more than hype for new branding.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-2026-training-camp-position-preview-defensive-tackle\">Eagles 2026 Training Camp Position Preview: Defensive Tackle – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> Despite not always being listed as a starter, no defensive tackle saw the field more than year-old Moro Ojomo in 2025, taking part in 66 percent of the Eagles’ defensive snaps. When the Eagles lost Milton Williams to the Patriots in 2025 free agency, there were concerns over who would fill Williams’ role in the defensive line. The Eagles found their answer in their 2023 seventh-round pick. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Ojomo committed to the University of Texas for football, earning All-Big 12 honors twice. He had a breakout year for the Eagles in 2025, registering six sacks, 38 tackles, and 52 quarterback pressures as the change-of-pace defensive lineman.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7444316/2026/07/14/nfl-soccer-jerseys-fanatics-world-cup/\">Football meets international football: Ranking every NFL soccer-style crossover jersey from 1-32 – The Athletic</a> 18 – Philadelphia Eagles. A classic collared football shirt design. Simple and effective. It also gives off the vibe of one of those sweat-resistant undergarments that athletes wear, rather than a showpiece jersey, which limits its ranking.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209887/poll-opinion-dak-prescott-2026-season-touchdown-passes\">Speculating on what Dak Prescott’s season could look like – Blogging The Boys</a> So many things go into an NFL team having a successful season. Coaching, injuries, roster depth, plain ol’ luck, good or bad – they can all play a part in how well a team plays. But there is one thing that is almost always a barometer of how well a team is doing, and that’s the play at quarterback. Sure, a QB can play well while his defense lets him down (cough, 2025 Cowboys, cough), or a world-class defense can lift a team despite the shortcomings of its QB. In general, though, how your QB goes is a good indicator of how your teams is going. So how will Dak Prescott do in 2026? We’ll break it down into one stat – TD passes. We’ll use that as a shorthand for Prescott’s year. We have four options for the number of TD passes Prescott will throw in 2026, and offer a short reason for each range of numbers.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-roster/424518/washington-commanders-training-camp-battles-bill-croskey-merritt-vs-rachaad-white\">Washington Commanders Camp Battles: Bill Merritt vs. Rachaad White – Hogs Haven</a> Prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, there was plenty of discussion around Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love and how a premier running back could transform Washington’s offense this season. ESPN’s John Keim previously wrote “(Dan Quinn) made it clear during meetings last season that he wanted to run the ball more, according to multiple team sources. And he discussed it after the season as well.” Love went number three overall to the Cardinals, and the Commanders would wait until the sixth round to draft a running back, selecting Penn State running back Kaytron Allen. He has looked good in offseason activities, but should be more of a complementary piece to Bill Merritt and free agent addition Rachaad White to start the season. Which is how it should be, as both backs are talented, and despite a committee approach to the backfield, could potentially end up as the team’s lead back.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/165181/nfc-east-grades-where-do-the-ny-giants-stack-up-at-quarterback-jaxson-dart\">NFC East Grades: Where do the NY Giants stack up at quarterback? – Big Blue View</a> Philadelphia Eagles. Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, Cole Payton. Is Jalen Hurts an elite quarterback? No, he is not. Does he struggle to throw consistently over the middle of the field? Yes, he has throughout his career. Still, he’s a Super Bowl Champion who deserves respect. There have been issues with his game and development, but he has done well enough to help a great roster succeed, despite a down year after his Super Bowl run.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122435/nfl-starting-qbs-ranked-2026\">NFL starting QBs ranked by analytics before 2026 season – SB Nation</a> Earlier this week ESPN released its QB rankings from a poll of coaches and scouts around football, which caused quite a stir. On the one hand it was a lesson in the disconnect between fans and people inside football, while on the other it was difficult to understand the rubric by which the people were judging. Now we’re diving into the fray to release our own QB rankings ahead of the 2026 season, judging every quarterback in six key areas required for success. 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Pro Football Network ranked their top 100 players in the league, and Herbert was listed at No. 80, making him the 13th-best quarterback on the list. “Playoff success continues to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2186:\"\n\n\n \n EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 17: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers throws a pass during Mandatory Minicamp at The Bolt on June 17, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is one of the best players in the league, but there is still a lot of room for growth.\n\nPro Football Network <a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/pfn-nfl-top-100-2026/\">ranked their top 100 players in the league</a>, and Herbert was listed at No. 80, making him the 13th-best quarterback on the list.\n\n“Playoff success continues to elude Justin Herbert, but the regular season sure hasn’t. He’s led the Los Angeles Chargers to double-digit wins in three of his last four seasons, placing in at least the NFL’s top ten in passing yards in three of those four years. In 2026, he ranked ninth with 3,727 yards and tied for seventh with 26 passing touchdowns,” PFN contributor Jacob Infante wrote.\n\n“Herbert’s 13 interceptions hurt his PFN QB Impact Score, as he finished with a career-low 75.1 score last season. However, he’s remained an impactful player who carried the Chargers to the playoffs in spite of him playing with an injured hand and behind a hobbled, porous offensive line.”\n\nHerbert’s turnover rate can partially be credited to his poor offensive line. With Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater expected to return in 2026 from their respective injuries, that shouldn’t be much of an issue.\n\nHerbert’s success will come down to whether or not he can take care of the football. 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But the documents paint a picture of <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/sports/police-finish-investigation-against-jets-geno-smith-after-troubling-social-media-post/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some sort of extended altercation</a> in and around Smith\'s home.“Due to the inability to review surveillance footage, conflicting stories, and lack of independent witnesses, [the officer] was unable to determine the primary aggressor in the physical altercation,” the report from the Davie, Florida, police explains.The alleged victim, Kristen Stubbs, reportedly failed to show up for two appointments to provide a sworn statement to police. Her attorney later informed the police that she would not be providing one.That alone makes it virtually impossible to come to any conclusion that could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.“No further investigative steps can be reasonably taken with the information presently available,” the report says. “Any future investigative action is contingent on additional information or evidence being brought forward.”Stubbs, described as Smith\'s \"longtime friend and casual intimate partner,\" was providing paid childcare services for Smith\'s son in her role as Smith\'s \"manager.\" In the video she posted to social media, she claimed that \"Geno just beat my ass,\" and that he had broken her computer and stolen $800 from her car.Stubbs claimed that the situation began when Smith demanded she bring his son home, or Smith would file a police report for kidnapping. She then bypassed the usual drop-off point at a guarded gate, entered Smith\'s home, put the boy in his room, and took a gift she had bought for Smith. She claimed that Smith shoved her to the ground to prevent her from entering her vehicle.The report explains that Stubbs went back into Smith\'s home and \"grabbed multiple, high-value watches\" as \"collateral\" for the allegedly broken computer and the allegedly stolen money. Smith told police that the value of the watches and other jewelry she had seized had a value of $20 million.Smith allegedly took the watches back \"forcibly\" and locked her out of the house. He allegedly prevented her from reentering by \"grabbing, choking, and hitting her.\"Smith told police that he overheard Stubbs in his house without his consent, and that she punched and pushed him after an argument over his claim that she had stolen his property. He said she punched and scratched him multiple times while trying to get back inside the house. 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RB Aaron Jones is 31-years old and near the age cliff, while RB Jordan Mason is more of a thumper. In dynasty leagues I’m drafting him in the late second to early third round. In redraft I’ll target him starting in round 13 if there’s positive camp buzz. TE TJ Hockenson will once again be the TE1 for the Vikings, and is at a supreme discount in all formats. He’s worth the dart throw if your team lacks TE depth. Justin Jefferson might become one of the most divisive ADPs this offseason. I outline my case for taking Jefferson at his ADP in the article. 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Not only will we be talking about the development of quarterback Jaxson Dart and how the offense copes with the (potential) absence of Malik Nabers, the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11684:\"\n\n\n \n New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in practice | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New York Giants offensive coaching staff, and offense as a whole, is going to be one of the big storylines of the Giants’ 2026 training camp and preseason. \n\nNot only will we be talking about the development of quarterback Jaxson Dart and how the offense copes with the (potential) absence of Malik Nabers, the offensive coaching staff itself will be a storyline.\n\nThe decision to hire Matt Nagy has been characterized as a joke or an act of charity on the part of Harbaugh for his old friend Andy Reid. Under Nagy are former 49ers, Bills, Ravens, and Chargers OC Greg Roman and former Titans HC and Bengals OC Brian Callahan. Not only are they about as different as two coaches can be, they both failed rather spectacularly in their most recent stops.\n\nSo again, the hirings were met with reactions that range from skepticism to derision. Personally, I wouldn’t go anywhere near that far, but the arrangement is certainly confusing on the face of it.\n\nHere’s what I said in the beginning of July when NFL.com gave <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-analysis/164618/offseason-grades-nfl-media-giants-improved-john-harbaugh\">the Giants’ offseason the only “A+” grade</a> in the NFC.\n\n\nThe decision to create the Matt Nagy/Brian Callahan/Greg Roman triumvirate is confusing. I suspect that the plan is for Callahan and Roman to cover each other’s blind spots in play design, while Nagy balances the offense as a whole, but we’ll have to wait and see how that plays out.\n\n\nI don’t believe that Harbaugh is just throwing spaghetti at the wall with his coaching hires. I believe there is a definite vision, though we aren’t privy as to what that may be\n\nWith training camp approaching, and with it our first real looks into the Giants’ schemes, I wanted to go back and dig a bit more into that triumvirate. \n\nGreg Roman (Senior Offensive Assistant)\n\nGreg Roman has been an offensive coordinator in the NFL for most of the last 15 years (save a two-year stretch as a “Senior Assistant” with the Baltimore Ravens in 2017-2018). He is widely known for his affinity for running the ball and is, frankly, catnip for power run game enjoyers.\n\nRoman has consistently produced elite rushing attacks that are designed to pound opposing teams into submission.\n\nOr, as he said after being <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39578618/run-ball\">hired by the Charger</a>s in 2024, \n\n\n“I think in this league, you can really, really help dictate the defenses if you have a strong running attack,” Roman said. “If you really talk to most defensive coordinators in this league and got ’em off to the side when they’re playing a really good running team, they’re sweating a little bit. They’re sleeping a little less that week.”\n\n\nLike I said: Catnip. And that likely explains why the Harbaugh brothers simply love him. \n\nJust look at what John Harbaugh <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-john-harbaugh-not-worried-about-jaxson-dart-protecting-himself\">recently told Domonique Foxworth</a> about Jaxson Dart.\n\n\n He can live in a power-running game, obviously, and a power-running game protects the quarterback because you can hand the ball off and make people defend that and keep them honest. Then, it opens up your play-action passing game. … That stuff, we’re gonna be in those worlds.\n\n\nThe two men speak the same language.\n\nRoman loves downhill, man-gap based power run schemes, so much so that I’ve seen his offenses have been called “caveman football”. I wouldn’t go that far, as he helped to usher in the “Dual Threat” revolution with Lamar Jackson and incorporated far more motion with the Chargers. He can be legitimately innovative when it comes to creating numbers advantages with pulling linemen and putting defenses in bad positions to defend the run.\n\nBut it also isn’t completely inaccurate. \n\nWe’ll see plenty of Andrew Thomas, John Michael Schmitz, and Sisi Mauigoa using their athleticism to pull and hit defenders. Likewise, Patrick Ricard will have a definite role and should be a regular feature in the rushing attack. Likewise, we’ll probably see plenty of pre-snap motion between the 20’s to manipulate defenders or create play-action opportunities. \n\nWe’ll also likely see the return of the quarterback run game. \n\nNobody will go so far as to say that Dart is Lamar Jackson’s equal as a runner. However, Dart is an undeniably skilled runner with good vision and short-area quickness. It’s true that he needs to practice better judgement about sliding or getting out of bounds when the game isn’t on the line, but that doesn’t make his legs any less of a weapon.\n\nRoman took full advantage of Lamar’s rare traits as a runner, and we’ll likely see him do the same with Dart — albeit in a different way given their different athletic traits.\n\nBrian Callahan (Passing Game Cordinator / Quarterbacks Coach)\n\nCallahan is a descendent of the McVay coaching tree, via Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. \n\nAnd in many ways, he’s the antithesis of Roman. Where Roman bases his run schemes on downhill man-gap blocking, the Shanahan-McVay tree is built on wide-zone (outside zone) runs to stress the defense horizontally. Likewise, where Roman favors heavy personnel and lower passing rates, Callahan’s lineage has historically preferred spread seats, 11-personnel, and more passing. \n\nThat isn’t to say that he’s “pass happy”, and in fact much of what that offensive school does is to enable the run through manipulating defensive personnel. However, Callahan does believe in throwing at a much higher rate than Roman. \n\nRather than using the passing game as an extension of the run game, Callahan’s New West Coast philosophy seeks to use timing and route running in route concepts to attack multiple levels of the defense at once. They try to structure their route concepts to put defenders in conflict and force defenders to make impossible decisions. Be that by forcing zone defenders to decide between covering two receivers or creating traffic to disrupt man coverage. \n\nThe New West Coast philosophy has also proven adaptable in structure, weaponizing spacing and alignment to put defenders in bad positions. We’ve seen the Rams go from extremely wide 11-personnel spread formations to condensed formations with 13-personnel — but with similar intentions from both extremes.\n\nIn that vein, Harbaugh also told Foxworth that the Giants intend to be very multiple in their offensive structure and won’t simply live in a static “Pro Style” formation. \n\n\n“But now we can also get in the gun or we can get in the pistol, and we can run RPOs, we can run quarterback-driven runs with Jaxson Dart, a lot of the stuff that we hand in Baltimore with Lamar, as well.\n\n\n\n…\n\n\n\n“So, that all kind of goes together on first and second down to create problems for the defense, and I just feel like it all starts with the quarterback. Jaxson is a guy that does give you a chance to live in all those different worlds. So, if he can do it, then we’re gonna do it, and that’s what we’re planning on doing.”\n\n\nMatt Nagy (Offensive Coordinator) \n\nAs mentioned above, I suspect that part of the vision for the offense is for Nagy to balance and blend the areas of the game at which Roman and Callahan each excel. In other words, Nagy is the head chef who assembles the meal from components prepared by his assistant chefs. \n\n In addition to the overarching game planning aspect of the offensive coordinator, part of Nagy’s role may be to meld Callahan’s passing concepts with Roman’s run concepts within his (Nagy’s) larger offensive scheme. Part of what we’ll be looking for over training camp and preseason is how Nagy’s offensive philosophy has shifted since he last ran his offense, as opposed to trying to parse his contributions from Andy Reid’s offense in Kansas City.\n\nNagy’s offense in Chicago heavily incorporated RPO (run-pass option) plays, as well as Air Raid passing concepts, in addition to the classic West Coast principles he learned from Andy Reid. \n\nThe question is whether Roman will be designing the run game while Callahan designs the passing game, or if they’ll be tasked with simply implementing Nagy’s scheming. If the former, how Nagy marries his philosophy with Callahan’s McVay-adjacent passing concepts and Roman’s downhill man-gap play designs will be fascinating to see.\n\nThe former does play into Nagy’s reputation as a “<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1509174/2020/01/05/fighting-off-fracturing-an-inside-look-at-the-bears-culture-and-how-matt-nagy-kept-his-team-together/\">Culture Builder</a>”, a trait he seems to share with John Harbaugh. Part of Nagy’s interpersonal philosophy is “Be You”, which suggests that he wants Roman and Callahan to add their own unique flavors to the offense’s gumbo, as opposed to simply following his recipe. \n\n\n“I just always try to go back to that because I don’t want to be that guy that did try to change because things weren’t going the right way,” Nagy said. “When I say that, that’s the ‘me’ part, the person. The coach, there are some things that you can do different. That’s different. 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Coleman was even the subject of some offseason debate about whether ex-coach Sean McDermott deserved blame for wanting to draft him.But Coleman says the criticism doesn\'t matter to him, because it doesn\'t come from anyone who\'s on the field with him.\"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49317308/buffalo-bills-keon-coleman-preparing-make-break-2026-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">None of them going to come lace them up</a> and try to stand in front of me,\" Coleman said, via ESPN. \"People are going to say what they want to say. At the end of the day, my job is to come out here, put my cleats on, strap them up and prove my worth here.\"Through two seasons, Coleman\'s production -- 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns -- hasn\'t been what the Bills were hoping for when they selected him with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. 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Unfortunately year two did not live up to the same hype as the Chargers re-signed […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2406:\"\n\n\n \n EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 16: Ladd McConkey #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers speaks with members of the media after mandatory minicamp at The Bolt on June 16, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Chargers have not had top-tier wide receiver play in a number of years but they got a view of a bright future when Ladd McConkey recorded 1,149 yards on 82 receptions to set team rookie records in both categories. Unfortunately year two did not live up to the same hype as the Chargers re-signed Keenan Allen during the offseason which directly ate into McConkey’s potential workload.\n\nBy the end of the 2025 campaign, McConkey still led the Chargers in receiving yards, but his total of 789 was still quite the drop-off from his rookie total. Fortunately, it looks like those around the league still remember how impactful he was as a rookie.\n\n\nA gain of 58 for Ladd McConkey! PITvsLAC on NBC Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLPlus</a> + Peacock <a href=\"https://t.co/rdjm96SxTb\">pic.twitter.com/rdjm96SxTb</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1987731670192250902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 10, 2025</a>\n\n\nIn ESPN’s latest positional rankings, McConkey still managed to make the “received votes” category where he was joined by other receivers such as Alec Pierce, Tee Higgins, Jaylen Waddle, and D.K. Metcalf. Some of these other names in the group just received massive contracts within the past two offseasons which speaks to the talent and depth of the position in the current NFL.\n\nEntering the 2026 season, the Chargers have not re-signed Keenan Allen for another year and McConkey is squarely in position to be the team’s WR1, on top of now playing in an offense that should get the absolute most out of him under Mike McDaniel.\n\nA year from now, when the folks at ESPN roll these rankings out again, I would not be surprised to see McConkey make a big jump up their consensus. If he can top any of the numbers he put up as a rookie, or better yet ALL of them in 2026, dare I say he could sneak into the top 10? That may be a bit rich, but crazier things have happened, right?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784126823;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11635;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Ladd McConkey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2974;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4324398249ef9f0d5ec8290d39e821e9\";s:5:\"title\";s:105:\"Adam Schefter on 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk: ‘I honestly believe he’s scared off teams like Washington’\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160415/brandon-aiyuk-schefter-scared-off-teams-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:354:\"The question of “when” Brandon Aiyuk plays again in the NFL has turned into an “if”. The soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has been quiet over the last few days, but that hasn’t stopped speculation on what specifically will happen to him. On his podcast, ESPN’s Adam Schefter dedicated a segment to what was going on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3766:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi\'s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images \n\nThe question of “when” Brandon Aiyuk plays again in the NFL has turned into an “if”.\n\nThe soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has been quiet over the last few days, but that hasn’t stopped speculation on what specifically will happen to him. \n\nOn his podcast, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t_HTHAirgU\">ESPN’s Adam Schefter </a>dedicated a segment to what was going on with the wide receiver. Most of it is what we already know: Brandon Aiyuk <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160104/brandon-aiyuk-still-hasnt-filed-paperwork-to-get-off-the-left-squad-list\">still needs to apply for reinstatement</a> and refuses to do so. Schefter mentioned he had talks with NFL front offices, and the question was consistent: \n\n“Does this guy even want to play?” Schefter said. “I can’t answer that. Only Brandon Aiyuk can. But I can tell you that teams have raised that question.”\n\nAiyuk has been<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160320/recapping-brandon-aiyuks-activity-over-the-last-few-days\"> vocal about not wanting </a>to apply for reinstatement, saying he will not be doing “any kind of business” with the 49ers. Unfortunately for him, until he does that (which Schefter noted requires a simple filing with the league), no team can reach out to him, nor can he sign with another team in the NFL. \n\nBut then that leads to the next issue. Should Aiyuk actually want to play, his actions over the last few months may have teams reluctant to take a chance on him. Based on his comments about the Commanders, it’s safe to assume they [the Commanders] are in the negative. Other teams have seen the theatrics and may not want any part of that with their franchises either. \n\n“I honestly believe that he’s scared off teams like Washington,” Schefter said. “I think they are looking at <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160213/brandon-aiyuk-on-instagram-yall-need-to-abort-the-mission\">these social media posts</a>—r<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/159991/brandon-aiyuk-on-instagram-go-commanders\">epeated social media posts</a>—where <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160122/brandon-aiyuk-takes-shots-at-john-lynch-kyle-shanahan-on-youtube\">he is blasting the Niners</a>, where he’s criticizing Jayden Daniels; they are saying, ‘Is this the kind of guy that we want to bring in right now and have as a part of our franchise?’\n\n“And my guess, more often than not, would be ‘no.’”\n\nBut even if Aiyuk applies for reinstatement and gets some teams willing to take a flyer on him, it won’t be the money his original contract guaranteed. Not even close. In fact, he might be the one contacting teams to get a try-out, not the other way around. It’s been well documented that the 49ers can’t trade Aiyuk due to all that guaranteed money. Unfortunately, from Schefter’s point of view, the market won’t be booming for Brandon Aiyuk: \n\n“That market right now—at best—is going to be soft.” \n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784125800;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6803;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2975;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f0f43ec67c55d7ddb424d19286950286\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Matthew Stafford is having one of the best second acts in NFL history\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/143644/matthew-stafford-is-having-one-of-the-best-second-acts-in-nfl-history\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"When the Los Angeles Rams sent Jared Goff (and three draft picks) to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay and company thought they were acquiring the missing piece for their championship dreams. Not only were they right, but Stafford almost certainly surpassed their loftiest hopes. By leading the Rams to a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10328:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams signals at the line of scrimmage during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen the Los Angeles Rams sent Jared Goff (and three draft picks) to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay and company thought they were acquiring the missing piece for their championship dreams. Not only were they right, but Stafford almost certainly surpassed their loftiest hopes.\n\nBy leading the Rams to a Super Bowl and winning an MVP over the past five seasons, Stafford has gone above and beyond to establish his place among the NFL’s most-respected pivots, transforming his own narrative from that of a compiler with minimal success to a legitimate Hall of Fame contender.\n\nHe’s not the first high-profile quarterback to move to another team in the second half of his career, but there aren’t many who come remotely close to matching his success. In fact, you can easily argue no quarterback has positively impacted the outside world’s perspective of their career during a second act more than Stafford has since joining the Rams.\n\nThe list below dives into the notable quarterbacks in NFL history who established a legacy with one franchise, only to make a move elsewhere to play their final seasons. Drew Brees is notably excluded because he left the Chargers after his age 26 season and spent three times as many years in New Orleans as he did San Diego. Fran Tarketon also changed teams twice and won his lone MVP at 35 years old, but spent that final tenure with the team that originally drafted him, the Vikings, so he’s out as well.\n\nYou will notice quickly that the sublist of quarterbacks even in the same zip code as Stafford’s Rams tenure is tiny.\n\nTom Brady – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2020-22\n\nBrady led the New England Patriots to two different dynastic championship runs, one in each half of his career with the franchise, but he departed for Tampa Bay after turmoil became too much to handle with the team that drafted him. Like Stafford (in fact, the year before Stafford did), Brady won a ring in his first year with his new team, the seventh of his career.\n\nHe put up gaudy passing numbers in his three seasons with the Bucs, too, helped in large part by incredible volume; he led the NFL in pass attempts in the last two years of his career at 44 and 45 years old. Brady didn’t rack up crazy individual honors in his second act, earning one Pro Bowl nod and a second-team All-Pro honor, both in 2021.\n\nBrett Favre – New York Jets, 2008; Minnesota Vikings, 2009-10\n\nWhenever someone compares a modern “will he, won’t he” contract/retirement saga to Brett Favre, they’re underrating how all-consuming Brett Favre’s last days in Green Bay were. But after finally committing to play and getting shipped out, Favre was unremarkable with the Jets, starting out hot but fizzling out late in an 8-8 season.\n\nHe was legitimately great in his first year in Minnesota, finishing fourth in MVP voting and leading the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game, but he was a sad shell of himself in 2010, turning into an all-time example of a former legend who hung on to past glory for too long.\n\nPeyton Manning – Denver Broncos, 2012-15\n\nPeyton Manning joins Stafford as the only quarterbacks here with a Super Bowl title and an MVP at their second stop, but the way Manning got to those achievements came in stark contrast to one another. He led the Broncos offense to two of the best single seasons in recent memory in 2012 and 2013, winning MVP in the latter season.\n\nThe Super Bowl win was a different Peyton Manning, though. <a href=\"https://www.denverpost.com/2016/02/01/peyton-manning-opens-up-about-arm-strength-post-neck-surgeries/\">His arm strength was completely shot</a> at this point, and for the first time since his rookie season he threw more interceptions than he did touchdowns. He was benched for Brock Osweiler midseason. Denver won the title that year, and Manning did enough in the postseason to keep the train on the tracks, but it was the defense that won that ring for the Broncos.\n\nManning is the most obvious other contender for the honor of best quarterback second act, with a championship, and MVP, two first-team All-Pros and three Pro Bowls in Denver.\n\nJoe Montana – Kansas City Chiefs, 1993-94\n\nMontana’s best days obviously came with the San Francisco 49ers, but he was a solid starter for two years in Kansas City, a franchise that, other than Patrick Mahomes and Len Dawson, has largely been bereft of quality quarterback play in its history. He was a Pro Bowler and led the Chiefs to the AFC Championship Game in 1993, but but went one and done the following postseason and only played in 25 regular-season games in two seasons.\n\nWhile he couldn’t recreate his title success from his 49ers days, Montana did author one of the most beloved moments in Chiefs history, still to this day known as “<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/397472/2018/06/18/joe-montana-kansas-city-chiefs-denver-broncos/\">Montana Magic.</a>”\n\nPhilip Rivers – Indianapolis Colts, 2020 & 2025\n\nRivers was never an especially athletic quarterback, but it was entirely zapped by the time he got to Indianapolis. Still, he was productive up until his first retirement, leading the Colts to the playoffs and throwing for 4,169 yards with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.\n\nHe’s the most unique player on this list in terms of timeline, because he spent two years with the Colts bisected by four as a high school coach, entirely out of the NFL. Indianapolis coaxed him out of retirement following Daniel Jones’s injury in 2025, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47379625/inside-philip-rivers-startling-nfl-comeback\">making for a great story</a> but not especially good football (the Colts went 0-3 and moved on to Riley Leonard at quarterback in Week 18).\n\nAaron Rodgers – New York Jets, 2023-24; Pittsburgh Steelers, 2025\n\nAfter winning Super Bowl XLV and four MVPs in Green Bay (including back-to-back wins in his late 30s), Aaron Rodgers just couldn’t take it anymore with the Packers. So, like his predecessor, he was traded to the Jets to begin the next stage of his career. It didn’t go well. He played all of four snaps in 2023 before tearing his Achilles, then had one of the worst years of his career while leading the Jets to a 5-12 finish the next season.\n\nHe’s technically in the midst of his third act after joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was part of an AFC North title team last year but was a far cry from his dynamic, world-beater self in his younger days. He’s playing one more season in 2026, but Rodgers’s post-Packers career almost certainly won’t be remembered fondly.\n\nMatt Ryan – Indianapolis Colts, 2022\n\nAnother old guy who ended up with the Colts. Ryan was a four-time Pro Bowler with the Atlanta Falcons and won the MVP award in 2016, but had a nondescript final season in the Circle City. He passed for 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions and the Colts finished 4-7-1 in his 12 starts.\n\nJohnny Unitas – San Diego Chargers, 1973\n\nJohnny U is one of the greatest players in pre-merger NFL history (and even won his third and final MVP post-merger in 1967), but his lone year with the Chargers is more meme than memory at this point. Unitas played in just five games and made four starts in 1973, leading the Chargers to a 1-3 record before hanging it up for good.\n\nKurt Warner – New York Giants, 2004; Arizona Cardinals, 2005-2009\n\nWarner is a bit of an odd fit on this list, given that he didn’t play that long with the Rams originally after getting a late start on his playing career, then he quickly flamed out as the seat-warmer for Eli Manning in New York. He did produce at a high level for a couple seasons in the desert at the end of his career, though while he got the Cardinals within striking distance in a Super Bowl XLIII loss, he never came close to matching the individual highs of his early career.\n\nRussell Wilson – Denver Broncos, 2022-23; Pittsburgh Steelers, 2024; New York Giants, 2025\n\nRussell Wilson was elected to nine Pro Bowls in 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, but while he amazingly (and farcically) was selected for another in 2024, his career after leaving Seattle was a brutal watch. He went 17-27 as a starter across his final four seasons, and each of the three teams he played for couldn’t wait to move on from him.\n\n***\n\nThere are a few other players you could jam onto this list. Joe Namath infamously played four games with the Rams in his final season. Cam Newton established his star in Carolina before going to New England for a year (and eventually back to the Panthers). Warren Moon made it to three Pro Bowls after leaving the Houston Oilers, and you could argue that if Wilson is included above Moon could be too, which is an entirely fair point.\n\nBut it’s ultimately moot, because the original hypothesis is clearly proven: Matthew Stafford’s second act is on the extremely short list of the best ever, and Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are the only others even remotely in the neighborhood.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784124000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Rams Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3163;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Jared Goff\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2976;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9a9b85148c1dc8a98d086c846871c76a\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Chiefs with the highest career stakes this season: Rashee Rice\";s:4:\"link\";s:111:\"https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-roster/205273/chiefs-highest-career-stakes-season-rashee-rice\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"In this series, we will look at established players — virtual locks to make this year’s Kansas City Chiefs squad — with the most riding on the 2026 season. When the Chiefs arrive in St. Joseph later this month, arguably no player will be under more scrutiny than the expected top wide receiver — fourth-year […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4753:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn this series, we will look at established players — virtual locks to make this year’s <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> squad — with the most riding on the 2026 season.\n\nWhen the Chiefs arrive in St. Joseph later this month, arguably no player will be under more scrutiny than the expected top wide receiver — fourth-year pro Rashee Rice.\n\nThere may be no player in the NFL with more riding on the coming season than Rice. Depending on how his contract season goes (on and off the field), Rice could either be one of the league’s top-paid wideouts in 2027 — or he could find himself out of football altogether.\n\nTo earn a place in the increasingly lucrative top receiver market next spring, Rice will need to prove himself on three fronts in 2026. \n\nObviously, Rice’s first priority needs to be better decision-making off the field. He was suspended for the first six games of the 2025 season after reaching a plea deal for felony street racing charges from a 2024 car crash in Dallas. His availability to start 2026 is still uncertain due to spending part of this offseason in the Dallas County Jail due to a probation violation for testing positive for THC.\n\nAnother significant legal incident could see Kansas City (and other teams) pass on his talent entirely in free agency. While his off-field behavior is entirely in Rice’s control, another major consideration isn’t. Ahead of free agency, Rice also needs to prove that he can be depended on to stay healthy even when not suspended.\n\nHis second season ended less than a fourth of the way through after he suffered a major knee injury in Week 4 of 2024 and underwent surgery to repair his LCL. Rice looked healthy when he finally returned from suspension last year, but he did miss the final three games of the lost 2025 season after suffering a concussion.\n\nBefore serving his jail sentence this summer, Rice reportedly underwent a cleanup procedure on the knee and was already expected to be sidelined until training camp. Any missed time in 2026 will likely limit his future earning potential — even if he can convince teams of his improved maturity.\n\n\nRashee Rice’s hyper-specific role, injuries, and legal issues leave us with many more questions than answers entering the 2026 season… <a href=\"https://t.co/H0PQHmUWVc\">pic.twitter.com/H0PQHmUWVc</a>— Reception Perception (@RecepPerception) <a href=\"https://x.com/RecepPerception/status/2072766434023969075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 2, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhen adjusting Rice’s production over eight appearances last season to a full 17-game slate, he would have chalked up approximately 113 catches for 1213 yards and 11 touchdowns.\n\nDespite a heavy target share on the field, however, Rice still faces questions about his NFL ceiling.\n\nRice undoubtedly has a cerebral connection with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, particularly when plays break down and the star passer improvises. His career average depth of target is only 4.7 yards, and 70% of his career receiving yardage has come after the catch.\n\nHe has found himself in a valuable role for head coach Andy Reid’s offense, but other teams will have questions about Rice’s fit if he is not firmly in Kansas City’s future plans. \n\nSpotrac <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/market-value/_/id/82347/rashee-rice\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/market-value/_/id/82347/rashee-rice\">currently estimates</a> Rice’s market value to be $17.4 million annually on a three-year contract. Satisfactorily answering the concerns both on and off the field could easily push his earnings north of that figure. \n\nIf he shows no further development in his route tree, however, Rice could struggle to earn that tier of contract on the open market. Even with a long history of NFL teams gambling on troubled players, another embarrassing incident (or major injury), could end his career.\n\nIt should be no understatement that Rice’s fourth campaign will determine whether he receives the financial stability of a major second contract, plays out his days bouncing around the league on one-year deals or finds his career over much earlier than anyone expected. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784124000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";i:1;s:25:\"Kansas City Chiefs Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2977;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c84d2eaee32fa081d5c38e89479ff75f\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"Will Ashton Jeanty rush for 1,200 yards?\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-odds/134522/will-ashton-jeanty-rush-for-1200-yards\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders brought in Klint Kubiak to help with the offense. Kubiak’s expertise lies […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1497:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - MAY 20: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders attends a news conference after an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 20, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. \n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders brought in Klint Kubiak to help with the offense. Kubiak’s expertise lies in the running game. The Seahawks ran the ball 5o percent of the time, and the new head coach is expected to bring that philosophy to Las Vegas.\n\nWith Ashton Jeanty as the main back it is expectedd for him to take a step up this season. Jeanty didn’t get over 1000 yards during his rookie year but displayed elements in his game that could lifteed by Kubiak. His ability to run and catch the football will make a weapon in this offense. \n\nIn this week’s SB Nation Reacts, we ask Raider Nation if Jeanty will get over 1,000 yards. 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Chargers News: These Chargers made Pro Football Network’s top 100 for the 2026 season (Chargers.com) Oronde Gadsden II could be a breakout star this season (Chargers.com) See how high Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ top offensive trio rank amongst their peers […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3162:\"\n\n\n \n EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 17: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers throws a pass during Mandatory Minicamp at The Bolt on June 17, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Chargers</a> fans!\n\nYou know what to do!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/los-angeles-chargers\">Chargers</a> News:\n\nThese Chargers made Pro Football Network’s <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/pro-football-network-nfl-top-100-list\">top 100</a> for the 2026 season (Chargers.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/training-camp-preview-oronde-gadsden-fantasy\">Oronde Gadsden II</a> could be a breakout star this season (Chargers.com)\n\nSee how high Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ top <a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/07/14/chargers-justin-herbert-ladd-mcconkey-omarion-hampton-offense-rankings/90917984007/\">offensive trio</a> rank amongst their peers (Chargers Wire)\n\nThis <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/promising-chargers-udfa-s-path-to-the-53-man-roster-may-be-steeper-than-anticipated-lander-barton\">Chargers UDFA</a> could have one of the steepest paths to the active roster (Bolt Beat)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>:\n\nCheck out the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49252915/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">top 10 wide receivers</a> in the NFL voted by league execs, coaches, and scouts (ESPN)\n\nEvery NFC team’s <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-training-camp-2026-nfc-needs/\">biggest roster hole</a> entering training camp (CBS Sports)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/orlando-brown-jr-bengals-have-the-best-pass-protection-unit-in-the-nfl\">Orlando Brown Jr.</a> believes the Bengals have the best pass protection unit in the NFL (NFL.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/geno-smith-wont-be-charged-in-florida-domestic-incident\">Geno Smith</a> will not be charged in a Florida domestic incident (Pro Football Talk)\n\nMatching <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/geno-smith-wont-be-charged-in-florida-domestic-incident\">World Cup teams</a> with NFL squads (Sports Illustrated)\n\nPredicting the next NFL stars to <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455044-predicting-next-wave-nfl-stars-request-trade\">request a trade</a> (Bleacher Report)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784123400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6797;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Justin Herbert\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Oronde Gadsden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2979;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ded26f9ae94f87392b0e80f965a11a04\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"Browns LB Carson Schwesinger already near top of NFL, compared to Hall of Famer\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-power-rankings/128105/browns-lb-carson-schwesinger-power-ranking-nfl-luke-kuechly\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"The Cleveland Browns roster is full of a lot of young, exciting players for the future. The 2025 NFL draft class saw a number of players produce as rookies, including LB Carson Schwesinger winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, DT Mason Graham being a force in the middle of the defense, and TE Harold Fannin […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3996:\"\n\n\n \n Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Carson Schwesinger on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns roster is full of a lot of young, exciting players for the future. <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/26/24418184/browns-2025-nfl-draft-class-mason-graham-shedeur-sanders-carson-schwesinger-quinshon-judkins-fannin\">The 2025 NFL draft class</a> saw a number of players produce as rookies, including <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/117216/browns-win-big-at-nfl-honors-with-both-of-the-top-defensive-awards\">LB Carson Schwesinger winning Defensive Rookie of the Year</a>, DT Mason Graham being a force in the middle of the defense, and TE Harold Fannin Jr. and RB Quinshon Judkins being the foundation for the offense’s future.\n\nSchwesinger was somewhat of a surprise pick for the Browns given his position and relative unknown status as a prospect. From a walk-on at UCLA to first-team All-American to DROY and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/127154/browns-carson-schwesinger-debuts-at-93-nfl-top-100-list\">making the NFL’s Top 100 list</a> as a rookie, Schwesinger has had an interesting career so far.\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN’s survey of coaches, scouts, and executives</a>, not only is Schwesinger the third best off-ball linebacker in the NFL, but he draws comparisons to a recently elected Hall of Famer:\n\n\n“He’s [Luke] Kuechly reincarnated,” a personnel executive with an NFL team said. “Elite speed, athleticism, instincts, ball skills.”\n\n\nAs a rookie, Schwesinger not only popped on film but had a well-rounded box score to back it up:\n\n\nIn 2025, Schwesinger was one of three players with at least two sacks, two interceptions and 10 tackles for loss. The others were pass rushers — Pittsburgh’s <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045282/tj-watt\">T.J. Watt</a> and Indianapolis’ <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4426473/laiatu-latu\">Laiatu Latu</a>. He was the first rookie to reach that mark since <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3056362/shaquille-leonard\">Shaquille Leonard</a> did it in 2018.\n\n\n\nSchwesinger finished his rookie campaign with 2.5 sacks, two interceptions, 156 total tackles (11 for loss), a body of work that earned him Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Some scouts and coaches want to see him do it again before placing him in the top two, though.\n\n\nOf note, the two linebackers rated above Schwesinger (Fred Warner, Roquan Smith) are both 29 years old, with Warner having missed most of last season and Smith having what many believe is a down year. 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Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8711:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nBuffalo Bills fans have long thought of Josh Allen as the best quarterback in the NFL, and in a recent survey conducted by ESPN, those feelings were validated when Allen claimed the top spot, edging out rivals like Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow.\n\nToday’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining ESPN’s rankings and getting reaction to Allen’s position atop the QB rankings.\n\nCheck out the assessments and then be sure to leave your thoughts on Allen being named the best QB in the league in the comments section.\n\nJosh Allen is ‘the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game’\n\nJosh Allen has proven himself to be quite the dynamic playmaker and dangerous weapon with both his arm and his legs, as Allen is the only player in the long, storied history of the NFL to amass at least 200 passing touchdown and 50 rushing touchdowns.\n\nAnd in ESPN’s survey of league executives, coaches and front office scouts, Allen emerged ahead of his chief AFC rival, Patrick Mahomes, to claim the honor of the league’s best quarterback.\n\n“He’s the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game,” one GM said in <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Jeremy Fowler’s story</a>. “And he has cut down on the turnovers the past two seasons.”\n\nIn the rankings, Allen is given plenty of credit for cutting back on his turnovers—he’s averaged eight interceptions per season the last two years after averaging 15.7 picks per season from 2021-23) and his fumbles are down, too—12 in 2024-25 compared to 20 in the 2022-23 seasons.\n\n“You live with him and die with him,” an NFL coordinator said. “You can’t get mad at him because he won a lot of games for you with a similar style and he was so good.”\n\nIn each of the last three seasons, Allen has accounted for at least 25 passing TDs and 10 rushing TDs, becoming the first QB in NFL history to accomplish that feat.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Ranking the best NFL quarterbacks for 2026: We asked execs, coaches and scouts to stack the top 10 – ESPN.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/07/14/josh-allen-ranked-top-quarterback-nfl-coaches-gms-scouts-buffalo-bills/90919380007/\">Bills QB Josh Allen ranked top NFL quarterback by coaches, GMs, scouts – Democrat & Chronicle</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalobills.com/news/josh-allen-ranked-no-1-qb-by-espn-s-league-poll-for-2026-the-most-singularly-unstoppable-player-at-the-position\">Josh Allen ranked No. 1 QB by ESPN for 2026: “The most singularly unstoppable player at the position” – BuffaloBills.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25454364-josh-allen-mahomes-stafford-lead-top-10-nfl-qb-rankings-coaches-execs-new-poll\">Josh Allen, Mahomes, Stafford Lead Top 10 NFL QB Rankings by Coaches, Execs in New Poll – Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/josh-allen-finally-passes-patrick-mahomes-in-annual-qb-rankings\">Josh Allen Finally Passes Patrick Mahomes in Annual QB Rankings – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a><a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/injuries-early-signs-point-to-major-role-for-bills-rookie-kaleb-elarms-orr-after-minicamp\"></a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalobills.com/video/jeremy-fowler-josh-allen-is-a-singular-force-of-nature-one-bills-live\">Jeremy Fowler: Josh Allen “Is A Singular Force Of Nature” – BuffaloBills.com</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/buffalo-bills/josh-allen-top-spot-nfl-rankings/\">Bills QB Josh Allen Edges Patrick Mahomes in NFL Rankings – Heavy.com</a>\n\n\nEven more Bills news\n\nGet to know Buffalo’s newest wide receiver, Quentin Skinner, who scored the final points at old Highmark Stadium as a member of the New York Jets. Plus, sizing up the backup quarterback competition between Kyle Allen and Shane Buechele; examining how defensive tackles Ed Oliver and T.J. Sanders could benefit playing in new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard’s scheme; hearing from one reporter on why the Bills made the right decision to not honor O.J. 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Once those camp hype videos start dropping in late July, suffice to say Malachi Fields is going to be making a lot of highlight plays for a team that’s watched as closely as the New York Giants. A high third round pick who is an athletic freak at 6’4” with a 4.61 40 time, Fields ranked 3rd among all WRs in the 2026 draft class in Playerprofiler’s athleticism score. The WR95 in redraft and WR70 in dynasty already started making a splash at OTAs, connecting with Dart and garnering praise from Harbaugh. GM Brandon Brown also praised Fields as a “Low start-up cost” player, because of the confidence they have in his ability to contribute immediately this season. The situation is perfect for Fields and whether or not you’re in on him this season, I expect to see his price rise rapidly through late July and early August especially if more discouraging news releases regarding Malik Nabers availability. 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It is incredibly easy to start with an opinion about a player and then build an analysis that makes that opinion sound convincing. You do not even need much evidence. Add a few buzzwords, mention the offensive scheme, make a confident projection, and collect some upvotes. For example: Kyle Pitts Positive Player Summary: Kyle Pitts is still only 25 years old, which is easy to forget because he entered the league so young. He remains one of the most athletic tight ends in football and has already shown that he can produce at a high level when given consistent opportunities. The Falcons quarterback situation should also be better suited to getting the ball to the middle of the field. With other playmakers drawing attention away from him, Pitts should see better matchups against linebackers and safeties instead of being treated like the main threat in the passing game. Tight ends often take longer to develop, and Pitts is still young enough for the talent and production to finally come together. Expect around 75 catches, 900 yards, and eight touchdowns. Negative Player Summary: Kyle Pitts has been in the league for five years, so at some point we have to stop evaluating him like he is still an unknown prospect. The athletic profile is impressive, but the weekly production has remained inconsistent, and the breakout has been predicted several times already. The Falcons still have questions at quarterback, and there is no guarantee the offense will consistently support multiple fantasy relevant pass catchers. Atlanta also has several other players who need touches, so Pitts may once again struggle to command a reliable target share. Even when he has been healthy and on the field, there have been too many weeks where he barely impacts the box score. Expect around 60 catches, 650 yards, and five touchdowns. Those are two completely different conclusions about the exact same player, and both could receive plenty of upvotes. That does not mean either one is necessarily wrong. It just shows how easy it is to select the facts that support the story you already want to tell while ignoring the facts that do not. Pick any player, decide whether you are bullish or bearish, and see how easily you can make the argument sound convincing. submitted by /u/tphall1 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2774:\"A reminder to be careful when reading fantasy football takes online. It is incredibly easy to start with an opinion about a player and then build an analysis that makes that opinion sound convincing. You do not even need much evidence. Add a few buzzwords, mention the offensive scheme, make a confident projection, and collect some upvotes. For example: Kyle Pitts Positive Player Summary: Kyle Pitts is still only 25 years old, which is easy to forget because he entered the league so young. He remains one of the most athletic tight ends in football and has already shown that he can produce at a high level when given consistent opportunities. The Falcons quarterback situation should also be better suited to getting the ball to the middle of the field. With other playmakers drawing attention away from him, Pitts should see better matchups against linebackers and safeties instead of being treated like the main threat in the passing game. Tight ends often take longer to develop, and Pitts is still young enough for the talent and production to finally come together. Expect around 75 catches, 900 yards, and eight touchdowns. Negative Player Summary: Kyle Pitts has been in the league for five years, so at some point we have to stop evaluating him like he is still an unknown prospect. The athletic profile is impressive, but the weekly production has remained inconsistent, and the breakout has been predicted several times already. The Falcons still have questions at quarterback, and there is no guarantee the offense will consistently support multiple fantasy relevant pass catchers. Atlanta also has several other players who need touches, so Pitts may once again struggle to command a reliable target share. Even when he has been healthy and on the field, there have been too many weeks where he barely impacts the box score. Expect around 60 catches, 650 yards, and five touchdowns. Those are two completely different conclusions about the exact same player, and both could receive plenty of upvotes. That does not mean either one is necessarily wrong. It just shows how easy it is to select the facts that support the story you already want to tell while ignoring the facts that do not. 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Among the players, the likes of A.J. Brown, Harold Landry or Kevin Byard naturally stand out. There are […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9215:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - MAY 27: Andrew Rupcich #67 of the New England Patriots during New England Patriots OTA on May 27, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Sportswire) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots have spent the first year-plus under head coach Mike Vrabel getting the old band back together: multiple of his former contributors with the Tennessee Titans have rejoined their former head coach in Foxborough. Among the players, the likes of A.J. Brown, Harold Landry or Kevin Byard naturally stand out.\n\nThere are others falling into the ex-Titan category as well, though. Among them is interior offensive lineman Andrew Rupcich, who reunited with Vrabel last September.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Andrew Rupcich\n\nPosition: Guard/Interior offensive line\n\nJersey number: 67\n\nOpening day age: 27 (4/1/1999)\n\n<a href=\"https://ras.football/\">Measurements</a>: 6’6”, 325 lbs, 9 1/2” hand size, 32 7/8” arm length, 77 3/8” wingspan, 5.31s 40-yard dash, 7.95s 3-cone drill, 4.90s short shuttle, 31” vertical jump, 9’0” broad jump, 25 bench press reps, 7.76 Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: Tennessee Titans (2022-24), New England Patriots (2025-) | College: Culver-Stockton (2017-21)\n\nPlaying along both the offensive and defensive lines at McHenry High School in Wonder Lake, IL, Rupcich received limited attention as a college recruit. He eventually opted to join Culver-Stockton, where he became one of the best players in the NAIA over the course of his five seasons. In total, he started all 48 games he appeared in as the Wildcats’ left tackle and was named All-American on three separate occasions.\n\nThe only NAIA invited to the 2022 Scouting Combine, Rupcich went unselected in that year’s NFL Draft but joined the Titans as a free agent shortly thereafter. Transitioning from tackle to guard, he saw no action as a rookie but appeared in 12 game with a pair of starts over the next two years. However, he left Tennessee in 2025 and joined the Patriots via their practice squad a short time later.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Rupcich is a well put-together interior offensive lineman who offers a good package as a height/weight/length athlete. He complements his build with some impressive physicality; he is an active player at the line of scrimmage who has the leg drive and upper-body power to drive defenders off the ball. As a pass blocker, he plays with a stout anchor and is not easily pushed back. Despite his height, he uses his leverage well and generally plays with a fine level of balance; he also resets effectively when having his position challenged. In addition, he offers some versatility as a tackle-sized guard with experience both on outside and interior.\n\nWeaknesses: Even though he has all the physical attributes of an NFL-level blocker, Rupcich’s athleticism as a whole is marginal. He lacks explosiveness out of his stance, oftentimes forcing him to start reps at a disadvantage. Accentuating the issue is the fact that his punch timing is not always on point, which is a problem especially given that a) his hand size is uninspiring as is, and b) his grip strength is uneven. Rupcich’s lateral movement and mirroring are adequate at best, creating a fine margin for error in pass protection.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: N/A\n\nSeason recap: Rupcich’s 2024 season came to an abrupt end in October, when he suffered a torn triceps that forced the Titans to place him on season-ending injured reserve. Despite the injury and the fact that he had started only two games in his first three NFL seasons, the team decided to sign him to a one-year, $1.03 million extension as an exclusive rights free agent in March.\n\nThe deal gave him a chance to earn a backup role on Tennessee’s roster again, and he did get extensive practice reps in training camp while also playing a combined 128 offensive snaps over three preseason contests. Ultimately, Rupcich was unable to find his way onto the 53-man team: despite the Titans keeping six interior O-linemen on their initial roster, he was waive ahead of the late August cutdown deadline.\n\nHis departure was only temporary, and he returned via the practice squad at its formation. A month later, however, Rupcich was again let go — this time for good, which opened the door for another team to swoop in and pick him up. \n\nThat team was led by his former coach, Mike Vrabel. The Patriots, whose head coach had first signed Rupcich as a free agent back in 2022, added him to their own practice squad. He spent the remainder of the season there without any game-day elevations, and after the Super Bowl was retained via a one-year futures pact.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Guard/Center | Ability: Depth player/Role player | Contract: Signed through 2026 (2027 ERFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Despite spending his first season in New England in relative anonymity, Rupcich was an active participant during the team’s spring practices: he effectively served as the second backup along the interior offensive line behind Ben Brown. That is precisely the role he is expected to play in 2026 as well, provide depth at both guard spots and also work as an emergence third-string center.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? At age 27 and with four NFL seasons in the books, it appears Rupcich’s development from this point on will be marginal. The coaching stability in New England might help him squeeze a few percentages of performance out, but overall his ceiling appears to be capped at backup and spot starter level.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Rupcich was a left tackle in college. He lined up at left guard, right guard and right tackle in his preseason appearances so far, and also played right guard in the regular season. He additionally took some practice reps at center for the Patriots and has experience on the field goal/extra point protection team as well. So, even though some of his positional flexibility is more theoretical in nature, he is quite versatile.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? The aforementioned futures contract he signed with the Patriots in February consists entirely of a non-guaranteed $1.075 base salary that simultaneously functions as Rupcich’s cap hit in 2026. As we mentioned previously, this makes him part of a six-player group with identical cap hits and contract structures occupying the five final spots on the Top 51 list as well as the first beyond it.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? Based on his usage during open OTA and minicamp practices, Rupcich seems to be the clubhouse leader among the “other” interior offensive linemen. Beyond starters Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson and Mike Onwenu as well as top backup Ben Brown, he was the next man up. That said, spring and summer are two different entities in the NFL and even though he has some momentum he will need to perform at a high level to fend off younger players with potentially more upside. The possible final roster spot up front, after all, is up for grabs.\n\nSummary: Rupcich decisively threw his hat into the backup OL ring during the offseason workout program, but that does not automatically make him a candidate for the 53-man roster. Unless he clearly puts distance between himself and other fringe roster players in training camp and preseason, the best outcome from a team’s perspective might him again joining the practice squad as an experienced emergency option.\n\nWhat do you think about Andrew Rupcich heading into the 2026 season? Will he carry his spring momentum into the summer? Or will some of the younger competition surpass him? 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Rams News: Will Aaron Donald find the ‘passion’ to play again?\";s:4:\"link\";s:88:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143646/la-rams-news-aaron-donald-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:301:\"When Aaron Donald retired from the NFL and the Los Angeles Rams, Donald expressed that he felt full, complete and finished with his playing career. Flash forward a few years later and AD is thinking that he either has something left in the tank worth putting on the field, and or he feels he can […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5270:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: (L-R) Aaron Donald and Erica Donald attend Netflix Is A Joke Festival Presents: The Roast of Kevin Hart at The Kia Forum on May 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix) | Getty Images for Netflix \n\nWhen Aaron Donald retired from the NFL and the Los Angeles Rams, Donald expressed that he felt full, complete and finished with his playing career. Flash forward a few years later and AD is thinking that he either has something left in the tank worth putting on the field, and or he feels he can achieve more than he already has, but will AD find the “passion” to play again?\n\nWe all know that Donald knows what it takes to have a successful NFL season, does he still have the drive all these years later? There are so many questions that we’re all waiting for answers on. \n\n At this point, I’ll likely be more disappointed than surprised if AD decides he doesn’t want to come back. If he does come back, I’ll be more excited than surprised. It’s just an interesting situation. I suppose we’ll see how we feel when a decision is made.\n\nIn the meantime, keep checking out Turf Show Times! Comment on whatever you want, and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/myles-garrett-biggest-reason-aaron-donald-return-rams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/myles-garrett-biggest-reason-aaron-donald-return-rams\">The Biggest Reason Aaron Donald May Actually Consider Return to Rams</a> (si.com)\n\n“When <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/aaron-donald-rams-workout-gassed-return-speculation\">Aaron Donald retired from the NFL following the 2023 season</a>, very few would have predicted an eventual return to the Los Angeles Rams. Donald repeatedly described himself as feeling “complete” and “full” about his career. \n\n“I think the passion to play the game is no longer there for me,” <a href=\"https://www.therams.com/news/aaron-donald-explains-decision-to-retire-reflects-on-career\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said Donald in an exclusive sit-down interview</a> announcing his retirement. “I will always love football, but to think about going through another camp and another 17-(game) season, I just don’t got the urge to want to push myself through that no more. I’m just, I’m burnt out. The best way to say it is I’m full, I’m complete.”\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/14/peter-schrager-details-aaron-donalds-preferred-role-rams/90918532007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/14/peter-schrager-details-aaron-donalds-preferred-role-rams/90918532007/\">Peter Schrager details Aaron Donald’s preferred role if he returns</a> (ramswire)\n\n“”Aaron Donald is not going to come back as some 30-cents-on-the-dollar version of Aaron Donald,” Schrager explained. “He wants to be ready—that’s why that workout was going on. He wants to be fully where he was when he retired two years ago. He wants to be the best version of himself.”\n\n\n\"The Rams and Aaron Donald haven\'t even discussed money yet.. If he comes back he wants to go the full season\"<a href=\"https://x.com/PSchrags?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PSchrags</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/rJ08pSKIcd\">https://t.co/rJ08pSKIcd</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/OCMF9dCnj5\">pic.twitter.com/OCMF9dCnj5</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2077073059253502324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nRandom Ramsdom Fandom:\n\n“The 49ers are a ticking time bomb. Kittle hasn’t played a full season since 2018 and seems to be on the injury report every week. CMC? Go look at his stats any season after having over 220 carries. He averages 4.3 games played each season after having too many touches, but this year he has 311 rushes, the most of his career, on top of 102 catches. Maybe it won’t be week 1, but he’s going to implode. Mike Evans hasn’t played a full season since 2020 and has a ton of wear on him. Shanahan does a good job of getting less heralded players production, but their ceiling is so limited without their collection of blue chip players. Brock Purdy…. never played a full season in his career, you see what I’m getting at here? Trent Williams hasn’t played a full season since 2013…..\n\nTLDR: I’ll take Sean and Matt all day long.“ <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143574/la-rams-news-49ers-offense-2026?commentID=a2860df4-1732-4a2f-8ab5-a066decde535\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143574/la-rams-news-49ers-offense-2026?commentID=a2860df4-1732-4a2f-8ab5-a066decde535\">-CLTRams</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784119620;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Los Angeles Rams News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2989;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b5c493e9666387aea430c275dd16a192\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Mike McCarthy on Roman Wilson: There\'s a lot there to work with\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-mccarthy-on-roman-wilson-theres-a-lot-there-to-work-with\";s:11:\"description\";s:83:\"The Steelers head into the 2026 season with higher hopes for their receiving corps.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2975:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_rodgerstour_260713\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"249549\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_rodgerstour_260713\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_rodgerstour_260713\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Pittsburgh Steelers\",\"title\": \"Rodgers prepares for \'Last Rodeo\' of NFL career\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/aaron-rodgers-prepares-for-last-rodeo-of-nfl-career-in-2026-season\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-13T17:45:42Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The Steelers head into the 2026 season with higher hopes for their receiving corps. DK Metcalf caught 59 passes last season, but the rest of the group only had 77 and the 136 total receptions ranked 31st among receiving groups for the 2025 campaign. The Steelers addressed that shortcoming by trading for Michael Pittman Jr. and drafting two wideouts — second-rounder Germie Bernard and fourth-rounder Kaden Wetjen — in April. New head coach Mike McCarthy isn\'t counting out another returning member of the group, however. 2024 third-rounder Roman Wilson played just one game as a rookie and had 12 catches in 13 appearances last season, but McCarthy said that he liked how Wilson approached the offseason. \"He\'s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49356848/pittsburgh-steelers-2026-nfl-revamp-wide-receiver-unit-not-shorthanded-pass-catchers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">been here</a> from Day 1,\" McCarthy said, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. \"He was one of the first men to reach out and clearly ask what the expectation was of him, how I view him, how I saw him fitting in as the roles X, F and Z. He\'s doing the work. He\'s had a great offseason. I just need him to keep showing up and keep working his tail off because he\'s got a skill set, there\'s a lot there to work with. 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Absolutely, there was a ton of giddiness over getting Will Anderson and C.J. Stroud back to back. However, the draft also featured Tank Dell. However, one of the later picks I was most excited about was Xavier Hutchinson. Why? The answer is actually pretty simple. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4564:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nI remember draft weekend in 2023 like it was yesterday. Absolutely, there was a ton of giddiness over getting Will Anderson and C.J. Stroud back to back. However, the draft also featured Tank Dell. However, one of the later picks I was most excited about was Xavier Hutchinson. Why? The answer is actually pretty simple. There are two things that people know about me if they read these features enough. Number one, I am more or less the numbers guy around these parts. Number two, I don’t watch a ton of college football. \n\nI often joke around draft time when my colleagues geek out over specific prospects. Sure, I know many of the players in the college football playoff and the Heisman race, but I am not up on offensive line prospects or players from mid majors. What I knew about Xavier Hutchinson was that he was highly productive. How did I know that? The numbers tell me so.\n\nHe caught more than 100 balls in his senior year as the number one wide receiver at Iowa State. No, I did not expect a Pro Bowl wide receiver in the sixth round. As a Big 12 guy I know how pass happy the league is and I know those numbers were likely inflated. Still, if you ask me to pick between a productive guy and a guy that some people say “shows potential”, I will pick the productive guy every time.\n\nHutchinson has had moments in his three seasons. In the grand scheme of things, he has more than justified his draft posiion simply by sticking in the organization all three years. Furthermore, he has gotten measurably better in each of his three seasons. He went from 8, to 12, to 35 receptions in three seasons. Maybe even more importantly, His catch percentages and success rates have also gone up in each of those three seasons.\n\nSo, unlike Blake Fisher, this is not a case of a guy not working hard, not improving, or just being lost. He is legitimately getting better and showed himself to be a good fourth wide receiver in the offense. This is purely about numbers. At this point, it would appear that Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins have two of the three starting roles sewn up. No one can ever assume anything as far as Tank Dell is concerned, but if he is even close to what he was before the knee injuries then he is the third guy. Then, you have Jaylen Noel as a guy that could emerge as that fourth guy if he takes another step forward. \n\nIf all of those things happen then Hutchinson becomes your fifth wide receiver. The Texans also drafted Lewis Bond in the sixth round of the past draft. He had similar numbers for Boston College. There are a host of other undrafted free agent types. Jared Wayne is the most significant of those and Justin Watson is still under contract for some reason.\n\nWe should immediately start breaking down what we are talking about. When you start looking at 53 man roster crunches it becomes a lot more than who is the fifth best wide receiver. Teams have other considerations like special teams and other speciality packages that might feature a guy with particular skills. Hutchinson does not return kicks. He does not have blazing speed, so he is not that kind of speciality wide receiver. Others on the roster like Dell and Noel have shown some return ability in the past. Hutchinson could catch on as a special teams performer, but he doesn’t have the reputation as a guy you simply have to have in that role.\n\nWe also have to consider the contract situations for all of these guys. Noel is going into his second season. He is likely to get more rope. Hutchinson will be in the last year of his rookie deal, so he could be easier to cut or trade at the end of camp. Obviously, there are a lot of what ifs here. The worst scenario for Hutchinson is that both Dell and Noel show out while Hutchinson plateaus. One of the undrafted free agents or Bond could also potentially look very good.\n\nThe best scenario is for him to settle in as the first wide receiver off the bench as he did last season. Every team goes through injuries, so having a guy that can get 30 to 40 catches is huge in a long 17 game season and playoff run. 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With David Montgomery traded to the Houston Texans, the Lions have made […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4157:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) warms up ahead of the Minnesota Vikings game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, November 2, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThroughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and this week’s question centers around superstar running back Jahmyr Gibbs.\n\nWith David Montgomery traded to the Houston Texans, the Lions have made it clear that <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/165419/jahmyr-gibbs-detroit-lions-true-workhorse-back\">Gibbs is headed for a workhorse role</a> as Detroit’s undisputed RB1.\n\n“He’s going to be our bell cow now. He really became more of that last year, but we’re going to hang our hat on him quite a bit,” coach Dan Campbell said in OTAs. “We’re going to do a lot of things we feel like he does well. Now, I’ve mentioned this before. He can run everything that we’ve got. He can run every scheme that anybody’s ever run. He’s not just an outside runner. He is not just a space runner. He can create his own space in the middle. And some of his biggest runs have been gap scheme right down the pipe, where he’s had patience, and found it, and guys blocked it up well. So, we’re going to ask a lot of him.” With Gibbs headed to an even more elevated role, it begs the question:\n\nHow many rushing yards will Jahmyr Gibbs have in 2026?\n\nFor this survey, we looked back at Gibbs’ previous three seasons and are asking fans where his 2026 rushing production will fall. \n\nAs a rookie, Gibbs ran for 945 yards, so the first survey option asks if he will exceed that total. In 2024, Gibbs ran for 1,412 yards, marking a career high, so the last choice in the survey asks if he will exceed that number. Last season, Gibbs ran for 1,223 yards, so we wrapped the survey by using that number as the divider, giving fans the option of Gibbs rushing between 945 (rookie season) and 1,223, as well as the final option of 1,224 to 1,412 (last season).\n\nHere’s the breakdown in simpler terms:\n\n\nUnder 945 (under rookie total)\n\n\n\n945 – 1,223 (between rookie and 2025 season)\n\n\n\n1,224 – 1,412 (between 2025 and career high)\n\n\n\nOver 1,412 (set new career mark)\n\n\nWhile immediate logic suggests that Gibbs should crush his previous totals, it’s worth noting that FanDuel Sportsbook has set his over/under rushing yards at 1,125.5 (-114). Injuries must be considered when contemplating a wager, but another factor that makes projecting Gibbs’ production so challenging is that he is such a dynamic athlete who can beat defenses in a variety of ways. \n\nWill new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing lean more on Gibbs’ skills in the passing game, which could lower his rushing yards totals? While they’ve publicly said Gibbs’ role will increase, will the Lions minimize that increase in order to keep him healthy? Lots to consider and debate on this topic.\n\nMake sure to vote in the survey below, share your feedback in the comment section, and check back with Pride of Detroit later in the week for the results.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TBGC0W/\">Please take our survey</a>\n\n\n\nIf you want to get these surveys emailed to you weekly, you can <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">sign up here</a>, and don’t forget to check out <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel</a>, the official <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">sportsbook</a> partner of SB Nation.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784116800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:59:\"Detroit Lions conversation starters and community questions\";i:1;s:24:\"Detroit Lions Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"David Montgomery\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"HOU\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2992;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d6fd247a398820ee1a00597ae3dc508b\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Denver Broncos roster review: EDGE Nik Bonitto\";s:4:\"link\";s:105:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-roster/179088/denver-broncos-roster-review-edge-nik-bonitto\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"In the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Oklahoma edge rusher Nik Bonitto with their 64th overall selection. Expectations were high on the young pass rusher; however, his rookie year would be a struggle. He would only total 1.5 sacks and struggle against the run, which, as a result, had […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6197:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Nik Bonitto #15 of the Denver Broncos rushes the passer during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Oklahoma edge rusher Nik Bonitto with their 64th overall selection. Expectations were high on the young pass rusher; however, his rookie year would be a struggle. He would only total 1.5 sacks and struggle against the run, which, as a result, had some fans calling the Broncos’ young pass rusher a bust. However, in year two under newly hired defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Bonitto would explode for 8 sacks and show the potential that General Manager George Paton saw when he drafted him. \n\nIn year three is when things really took off for Bonitto. He would become a key part of the Broncos defense and be their top pass rusher on the team. In 2024, he totaled 13.5 sacks, had two defensive touchdowns, and was in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation with his teammate Pat Surtain II, who would eventually win the award. The expectations for Bonitto were high in 2025 after this performance, and on top of that, he was entering the final year of his rookie deal and was due a large payday. The Broncos’ office did not wait long to lock up their star pass rusher, and the two sides agreed to a four-year extension worth up to $120 million before the start of the season. \n\n\nNIK MFING BONITTO STRIP SACK<a href=\"https://t.co/nRB5s8gt4n\">pic.twitter.com/nRB5s8gt4n</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2012665941889372289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nBonitto would reward the Broncos with a career-high 14-sack performance plus an additional sack and 2 forced fumbles during the team’s postseason run. He has established himself as the Broncos’ top pass rusher and put himself in the conversation as one of the best all-around edge rushers in the NFL right now. \n\nNow, he enters year five with the Broncos looking to improve on his 14-sack performance in 2025 and lead the Broncos’ pass rush that has led the NFL in sacks in back-to-back seasons. \n\nPlayer Profile\n\nNik Bonitto | Edge Rusher | Denver Broncos \n\n\nHeight: 6-3\n\n\n\nWeight: 240 pounds\n\n\n\nAge: 26 years old\n\n\n\nExperience: 5th NFL season\n\n\n\n2025 stats: Appeared in 16 games and totaled 46 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, 14 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 very important game-winning pass deflection. He also had 1 sack and 2 forced fumbles for the Broncos in the playoffs. \n\n\nNik Bonitto’s 2026 outlook with the Denver Broncos \n\nBonitto will be the Broncos’ top pass rusher once again and a key member of their top-ranked defense, which has led the NFL in sacks in back-to-back seasons. Throughout his career, he has improved his sack number from the previous year and will look to top 14 sacks this upcoming season for the Broncos. \n\nWith the Broncos having Super Bowl aspirations and Jonathon Cooper currently dealing with some off-the-field legal issues, Bonitto will need to step up and really lead this edge rushing group. He will likely be paired with young players like Jonah Elliss and Que Robinson, and he will need to continue to help those young pass rushers grow into star players like he is today. \n\nLast season, after Bonitto signed his four-year extension with the Broncos, head coach Sean Payton told reporters that Bonitto’s superpower is his “get off and bend” and praised his growth as a player during his time with the team. \n\n\n“Great question. His superpower is his get off, his bend. When I first got here, it was a room with a lot of different players. So it took a minute for us to sort through how we wanted to handle the depth at that room, who was going to be a part of it and then who wasn’t going to be a part of it. It was important coming in—and I learned this from [Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach] Bill [Parcells]—to come in and don’t prejudge. Allow them to show you. There are a lot of players on that team that’ll be part of a championship and want to be a part of the right culture. You can’t try to predict that, just let them show. I’ve seen him grow just as a leader, maturity. He’s a young player coming into this league, but it’s great to see the confidence he’s playing with, and I’m excited he’s with us now for quite a while.”\n\n\nIf Bonitto and the Broncos defense can once again lead the NFL in sacks for a third straight season and he can improve on his 14 sacks from last season, he will be in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year once again. He has shown he can be a difference-making disruptor as a pass rusher, sack specialist, and turnover-creating monster, and if he can improve on all that, he could be on the verge of a big season for the Broncos. \n\nFinal Thoughts \n\nI love me some Nik Bonitto. \n\nHe has elite get-off, bend, explosion, and can blow by blockers to get after the quarterback quickly. We have seen him do it against some of the best in the NFL, and I am confident we will see an even better Nik Bonitto this upcoming season. \n\nThe Broncos pass rush will look a little different this season with John Franklin-Myers signing with the Titans and Jonathon Cooper’s future up in the air, but Bonitto is a constant and will make everyone around him better. I am looking for 15+ sacks for Bonitto in 2026 and be a big reason why the Broncos defense will lead the NFL in sacks for a third straight season. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784116800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Denver Broncos Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8280;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Nik Bonitto\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:2993;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"88e00e73938f8fe722c9adaa9c4b859d\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"New Orleans Saints News, July 15: How will the rookies impact training camp?\";s:4:\"link\";s:142:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111762/new-orleans-saints-news-july-15-how-will-the-rookies-impact-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry hosts 2nd annual youth football camp The community work continues in the offseason. 4 New Orleans Saints rookies to watch ahead of 2026 training camp It could be a training camp filled with position battles, but the Saints have a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1599:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111708/saints-cb-kool-aid-mckinstry-hosts-2nd-annual-youth-football-camp\">Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry hosts 2nd annual youth football camp</a>\n\nThe community work continues in the offseason. \n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/07/14/saints-rookies-to-watch-training-camp-jordyn-tyson-oscar-delp/90888649007/\">4 New Orleans Saints rookies to watch ahead of 2026 training camp</a>\n\nIt could be a training camp filled with position battles, but the Saints have a good number of players locked into the 53-man roster.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/chris-olave-jordyn-tyson-headline-a-deep-saints-wr-corps-wide-receivers-new-olreans-jalynn-polk/article_6c556923-87d5-47b4-9dcb-13cb714b59d1.html\">If all goes to plan, the Saints will have their deepest, most talented WR corps in years</a>\n\nIncredible to see how much can change in a year.\n\n\nAre the <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Saints</a> the most likely team to go from worst to first? 👀<a href=\"https://x.com/wyche89?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wyche89</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/rb5txbXRr6\">pic.twitter.com/rb5txbXRr6</a>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href=\"https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2076817056750879072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784116800;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11675;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Kool-Aid McKinstry\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:2994;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b1c5c5f1a8c3c2c39d6168c080258a2d\";s:5:\"title\";s:36:\"Bengals News: NFL’s No. 1 Triplets\";s:4:\"link\";s:89:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/194258/bengals-news-nfl-no-1-triplets\";s:11:\"description\";s:313:\"The Cincinnati Bengals have done a masterful job of building this offense. Part of that gets recognized as they get voted as having the No. 1 Triplets (quarterback, wide receiver and running back) in the NFL. It is safe to say that you can easily argue Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase as the best quarterback […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5014:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Ja\'Marr Chase #1 and Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrate after Burrow scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals have done a masterful job of building this offense. Part of that gets recognized as they get voted as having the No. 1 Triplets (quarterback, wide receiver and running back) in the NFL. It is safe to say that you can easily argue Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase as the best quarterback and wide receiver Duo in the NFL. Realistically, Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua are the only other pair that comes close. \n\nBut Chase Brown proving he is a good quality running back gets Cincinnati vaulted to the top spot in this particular category. You could even make the argument that the Triplets tag is holding the Bengals back here. If it were simply the top three offensive players on the list Tee Higgins would take Brown’s place, and it is hard to assume voters would have a hard time determining who the top team would be then.\n\nHow far ahead do you think the Bengals Triplets are from the rest of the NFL?\n\nBengals News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-offensive-triplets-rankings-2026-season/\">2026 NFL ‘Triplets’ rankings: Where every team’s QB, RB, pass catcher combo stands</a>\n\n\nThe Bengals are on top once again. They reclaimed the top spot in the rankings last year and received seven of the nine first-place votes this season. Burrow’s injury absence wasn’t enough to knock them off their perch, thanks in large part to his excellence but also the combination of him and Chase, and Brown’s emergence as a quality back in every situation except the one where Jake Browning is under center is also a contributor to the Bengals’ position at the top of the rankings.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/netflix-quarterback-joe-flacco-season-three-streaming-date-how-to-watch\">Netflix “Quarterback” Season Three Featuring Joe Flacco Now Streaming</a>\n\n\nQuarterback give viewers exclusive, unprecedented access to four quarterbacks across the 2025 NFL season both on and off the field. This season features Flacco, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, Tennessee Titans rookie QB Cam Ward and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Relive key moments from the season and get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the QB position one of football’s toughest jobs.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://stripehype.com/one-joe-burrow-training-camp-tweak-bengals-can-actually-afford-to-make-now\">One Joe Burrow training camp tweak Bengals can actually afford to make now</a>\n\n\nCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has had a rough go of it throughout his NFL career in training camp. He came off a devastating knee injury entering his second season. Another year, his appendix exploded. A tweaked calf hampered him on another occasion.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/07/14/joe-flacco-tj-watt-hit-bengals-steelers/90924903007/\">Joe Flacco says TJ Watt’s penalized Bengals-Steelers hit had intention</a>\n\n\n“Man, he f—ed me up,” Flacco said of Watt’s hit. “He knew what he was doing, too. He was like, ‘I’ve got a chance to hit him here. I’m gonna take full advantage. … But that’s football. 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Finding the right options and an every-week starter can make life infinitely more enjoyable when staring at ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:12565:\"Year after year, the tight end position is a nightmare for fantasy football, with even reliable options being volatile compared to other positions. Finding the right options and an every-week starter can make life infinitely more enjoyable when staring at your roster and making start and sit decisions. Fear not, though, there are diamonds to be found in the rough, and here are four selections that look like must-have options for 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\">2026 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-rb.php\">Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/coach/getstarted/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football AI Tools</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/fantasy-mobile-apps/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nMust-Have Tight Ends (2026 Fantasy Football)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft (GB)</a>\nOne player almost certain to rise up draft boards in the coming weeks is Tucker Kraft. All signs point towards a very positive recovery from the torn ACL suffered at the beginning of November, with consistent reporting suggesting Kraft won’t be held back whatsoever come Week 1. Once we start seeing Kraft participating in training camp, people will start to remember that during Weeks 1-8, the healthy games Kraft played, he was tied for TE1 with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a>, scoring 16.2 points per game, averaging a position-high 67 yards per game, and was third in yards per route run. Kraft also ranked third among tight ends with 10 red zone targets in eight games and led the Packers with a 26 percent target share there. \nThe Packers have condensed their target tree this offseason, moving on from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a>, who scored 21 touchdowns in four years, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a>, who flashed at times. With fewer reliable options, Kraft could have a monster season, not only as the primary red zone option, but he simply offers something few others can: elite yards after the catch ability. Last year, he led all tight ends with 50+ targets at a whopping 9.38 YAC in 2024. No other tight end had more than seven. In 2025, he saw that number jump to 10.66 YAC, and no other tight end with 25 or more catches was over 8.0. Get ahead of the rise and make sure you’re drafting Kraft at every opportunity.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/harold-fannin-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE)</a>\nWe’ll get to deeper options soon enough, but TE9 Harold Fannin Jr. warrants some conversation beforehand. During his rookie year, while sharing a position room with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-njoku.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Njoku</a>, Fannin saw the seventh-most targets (104) and averaged the eighth-most fantasy points per game (11.7). Now, with Njoku on the Chargers, there is potential for Fannin to have an even bigger role. Todd Monken has long been seen as an offensive genius, and now that he’s in charge of the Browns’ offense, it should give them the best chance of succeeding. Monken had great success in Baltimore with their tight end room of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews</a>, Isaiah Likely, and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/charlie-kolar.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Kolar</a>, and while having <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/lamar-jackson-cb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamar Jackson</a> is a significant difference compared to the mediocrity of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/shedeur-sanders.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shedeur Sanders</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/deshaun-watson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deshaun Watson</a>, Monken should be able to close the gap slightly. \nNotably, Fannin averaged 0.57 touchdowns per game with Sanders, compared to 0.22 with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dillon-gabriel.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dillon Gabriel</a>. Sanders was happy to drive the ball further downfield and give his players more of a chance to make plays, and recent reports suggest he has closed the gap between him and Watson for the starting role. Lastly, let’s not forget Jim Schwartz (defensive coordinator) has left Cleveland, along with the slightly mention-worthy <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/myles-garrett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Myles Garrett</a>. Should the Browns’ defense be unable to keep them as close as they were in games last year, then more pass-heavy scripts will help Fannin to no end.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isaiah Likely (NYG)</a>\nLooking a little further down the board, to the double-digit rounds, it’s hard not to be excited for Isaiah Likely and the opportunity he could have in New York. Ever since Likely went nuts for a stretch in 2023, while Mark Andrews missed time, the question has been ‘what could Likely do without Andrews capping his ceiling?’ During that stretch, Likely averaged 53.7 yards per game, 1.96 yards per route run, and 15.3 yards per reception. Truly awesome numbers for a tight end. Of course, those numbers came with Lamar Jackson throwing the ball, rather than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxson-dart.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxson Dart</a>, who still has plenty to prove, but Likely’s ability to make things happen when plays break down should be a massive help to Dart, along with his ability to go up and make catches that few others on the Giants possess. \nThe latest reports from Giants beat reporters suggest they think <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Nabers</a> could miss till at least Week 5 and then need some time to ramp back up to full health as he recovers from a tricky torn ACL and meniscus injury. If that proves to be the case, Likely has the potential to start the season with very strong numbers and to be the number one threat in the red zone. No position do touchdowns matter as significantly as they do for tight ends, where routinely players can post as few as six to seven but still end up as a top-12 option. If Likely starts strong, he’ll be well on his path to a top-12 finish. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chigoziem-okonkwo.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chig Okonkwo (WAS)</a>\nAnother double-digit round tight end who could be primed for a breakout is Chig Okonkwo, who after four years in Tennessee, signed a three-year $27m deal with the Washington Commanders. That’s not an insignificant amount, and the guarantee of $16.7m is also a strong indicator that the Commanders expect plenty from Okonkwo this year. The Commanders have been searching for pass-catchers, and specifically a tight end who could replace <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-ertz.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Ertz</a>, who had 163 targets over the last two years with the team. Outside of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry McLaurin</a>, the Commanders boast very little, and it’s becoming increasingly unlikely that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> finds his way onto the team after continuous unhinged outbursts online. \nOkonkwo rarely put it all together in Tennessee, which perhaps isn’t surprising given the lack of stability with both coaching staffs and quarterbacks, but he has had 50 or more receptions in each of the last three seasons and topped 500 yards in two of those, with 475 in the other. The big separator will always be touchdowns, with him only managing five in the last three years, but it can be hard to score touchdowns when your offense is so bad, as they’ve ranked bottom six in points per game for each of the last three years. With <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-blough.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Blough</a> taking over the offense for the Commanders, the hope is that they get back to where they were in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden Daniels’</a> rookie season, when they scored the sixth-most points per game. 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Buffalo utilized a 2×2 offensive formation (two eligible receivers to the left of the left tackle, two eligible receivers to the right of the right tackle) on 40.67% of their regular season offensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4410:\"\n\n\n \n SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: DJ Moore visits SiriusXM on Radio Row at Super Bowl LX on February 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) | Getty Images for SiriusXM \n\nThe Buffalo Bills offensive formational tendency in 2025 was straight out of an Avengers movie: perfectly balanced, as all things should be.\n\nBuffalo utilized a 2×2 offensive formation (two eligible receivers to the left of the left tackle, two eligible receivers to the right of the right tackle) on 40.67% of their regular season offensive plays last season, per SumerSports. That represented the plurality of all of their 1082 charted plays. They utilized 1×3 and 3×1 formations combined on 33.54% of their offensive plays. This was the 23rd and 31st highest rate in the NFL, respectively, for those formations.\n\nAlthough the Bills have retained a man notably responsible for the offensive design in former offensive coordinator and now head coach Joe Brady, there are two main changes from last year to this year that should make this specific phenomenon one worth keeping an eye on: the departure of former head coach Sean McDermott and the arrival of wide receiver DJ Moore.\n\nWe’ll never know exactly how much influence McDermott had on the offensive design for sure. He was the head coach, so his hand was at least partially in all aspects of the team, but was he primarily concerned with situational play calling and run/pass ratio, or did the balanced v unbalanced philosophy also get his input and/or direction? We do, however, know Moore represents the truest X receiver the Bills have had since the departure of former #1 wide receiver <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-roster/136777/should-buffalo-bills-be-in-on-these-available-free-agents-stefon-diggs-deebo-samuel\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-roster/136777/should-buffalo-bills-be-in-on-these-available-free-agents-stefon-diggs-deebo-samuel\">and current free agent</a> Stefon Diggs. Teams can be more hesitant to run unbalanced formations without a player isolated on the backside they believe can win one-on-ones, particularly in the intermediate and deep parts of the field. In unbalanced 3×1 or 1×3 formations, teams frequently start the progression on the front side route combination before coming back across the formation to a backside dig. Not having an X receiver they trust to win on the horizontal intermediate plan could make a team less inclined to run those formations.\n\nDespite the Buffalo passing attack once again being a top unit in 2025, even the most ardent Bills personnel defender would likely agree that the team didn’t have a high-quality true X perimeter receiver who could be consistently counted on to fill the role mentioned above. The team was likely hoping Keon Coleman would evolve into that type of player, but going into 2026, they don’t have to hope on that anymore. Moore likely slots into that role from the jump, although he’ll certainly be used across the formation as well.\n\nJoe Brady has openly called himself a “Sean Payton disciple”, and as a point of reference, the Denver Broncos ran unbalanced formations 40.02% of the time in 2025. Will the Bills reach a 40% threshold and see a noteworthy uptick in 2026? It’ll be something worth keeping an eye on as the season progresses and we see both Brady and Moore put their stamps on the offense.\n\n…and that’s the way the cookie crumbles. I’m Bruce Nolan with Buffalo Rumblings. 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With that, we’ve seen players rise and fall in fantasy football average draft ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:8263:\"As the end of July approaches and training camp nears, so too does the preseason, and before you know it, the start of the 2026-27 NFL season. With that, we’ve seen players rise and fall in fantasy football average draft position (ADP) over the last few months.\nI expect that to take another turn during the events leading up to the start of the season, whether that’s due to injuries or position battles. Here are three fantasy football risers and fallers.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Risers & Fallers \nFantasy Football Risers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/javonte-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)</a>\nIn Javonte Williams’ first season with the Dallas Cowboys, he ran 252 times for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns, and caught 35 passes on 51 targets for 137 yards and two touchdowns.\nHeading into this season, my biggest concern for Williams was the Cowboys adding another running back, but ultimately, they didn’t. The running back depth chart includes Williams, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/malik-davis.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malik Davis</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaydon-blue.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaydon Blue</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/phil-mafah.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phil Mafah</a>. These are all the same faces they had last season, which led to Williams getting 65.8% of the running back carries and an 8.4% target share.\nOf Williams’ 252 carries, 10.3% went for 10+ yards and 37.7% went for five yards or more. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry. This is his backfield, and he’s not going anywhere. I’d consider him a fringe RB1.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (WR – KC)</a>\nWhile a possible suspension for violating his probation looms and could come down, I’ll take a risk here and assume it doesn’t. If there’s no suspension, there’s no way Rashee Rice isn’t a fantasy WR1, and a top-10 one at that.\nOver the course of the games he played in last season, which included Weeks 7-9 and Weeks 11-15, Rice saw a 28.7% target share, catching 53 passes on 78 targets for 571 yards and five touchdowns. On third downs, he had a 25.8% target share, which also led the team.\nThe Chiefs did add <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a>, so I certainly expect more touches out of the backfield, but receiver-wise, it’s still the same band, including <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/travis-kelce.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce</a>, who’s closer to 40 than 35.\nRice will be targeted so much in this offense. From Weeks 7 to 15, during which the Chiefs had a Week 10 bye, Rice was the WR2 in fantasy football, averaging 18.8 points per game in PPR leagues.\nI know the legal stuff and possible suspension could be aggravating for best ball, but if he’s out there all 17 games, he’ll finish inside the top 10 of fantasy receivers.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Fallers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)</a>\nSticking with the running back position, I’m just not sure RJ Harvey is a back I’d be willing to trust. Last season, Harvey played 17 games and ran 146 times for 540 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns. He also caught 47 passes for 356 yards and five touchdowns on 58 targets.\nHarvey’s 12 touchdowns were excellent, and the 47 catches are nice to boot. Something to consider, though, is that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a> was injured for a good chunk of the season, and the Broncos drafted <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a>.\nLast season, Dobbins led the way in percentage of running back carries at 43.2%, despite playing seven fewer games than Harvey. Looking at the games Dobbins played, he dominated the percentage of carries at 72.9%.\nFrom Week 11 on, Harvey handled 66.9% of the carries, but he averaged fewer than four yards per carry, and 17.3% of his runs went for zero or negative yardage.\nBetween Dobbins being healthy and Coleman, a big, bruising, goal-line/red-zone back, Harvey’s value isn’t going to be much more than his PPR upside with catching the ball.\n<a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/RJU29tPrrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n\nSubscribe: <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYaxEBdyKDsZfq_JGZwIeQ\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">YouTube</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Spotify</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/id1138942145\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fantasypros-fantasy-footb-28423591/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">iHeart</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://castbox.fm/channel/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-id5443624\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Castbox</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6bbcddf-27c7-452e-a449-abd62efbb836/fantasypros---fantasy-football-podcast\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Amazon Music</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/4474638\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Podcast Addict</a> | <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/FantasyPros---Fantasy-Football-Podcast-p909095/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">TuneIn</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784113433;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:10:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:9:\"Best Ball\";i:2;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:16:\"Javonte Williams\";i:8;s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";i:9;s:9:\"RJ Harvey\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7588;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Javonte Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12489;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"RJ Harvey\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2998;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"eed1a9b8d361900a3f7696c962e61390\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Top 6 Fantasy Football Draft Values on RTSports (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/top-6-fantasy-football-draft-values-on-rtsports-2026-picks/\";s:11:\"description\";s:249:\"While the 2026 NFL regular season is still a few months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is drafting ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:9680:\"While the 2026 NFL regular season is still a few months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is drafting players at a value.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nBest Fantasy Football Draft Values on RTSports\nLet’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on <a href=\"https://www.freedraftguide.com/fantasy-football/average-draft-position?STYLE=1&CHANGE=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RTSports ADP for redraft leagues</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/patrick-mahomes.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick Mahomes (KC)</a> – ADP 119.81 | QB14\nDespite suffering a significant knee injury at the end of last year, Mahomes has participated in offseason workouts, putting him on pace to play in Week 1. Last year, the superstar was quietly one of the top quarterbacks in fantasy football despite never having a healthy receiving corps. He was the QB2 over the first 13 weeks, averaging 21.1 fantasy points per game, totaling 23.1 or more in eight of 12 contests. While Mahomes might get off to a slow start, expect him to have another top-10 finish in 2026.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price (SEA)</a> – ADP 48.33 | RB25\nPrice is a long shot to finish as an RB1 this season. However, the Seahawks lost <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walke</a> in free agency, while <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a> is coming off a torn ACL and likely won’t play until Thanksgiving, if not later. Last year, Seattle had a run-first offense, ranking third in rushing attempts, averaging 25.8 per game from their running backs. While <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/emanuel-wilson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emanuel Wilson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-holani.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Holani</a> will have a role early in the season, Price should be a second-half breakout star as a featured guy and push for a top-12 finish.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dandre-swift.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D’Andre Swift (CHI) </a>– ADP 50.11 | RB26\nSome will claim that <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyle-monangai.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Monangai</a> will replace Swift as the Bears’ starting running back this season. However, there is nothing to suggest that will happen. Last year, Swift was the RB15, averaging 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game, a higher average than Bucky Irving (13.8) and Kenneth Walker III (11.3). More importantly, he averaged more rushing attempts (13.9 vs. 9.9) and yards per game (67.9 vs. 46.1) than Monangai last year. Furthermore, Swift had a higher fantasy points per touch average (0.89 vs. 0.79) than the former seventh-round pick.\nWhether you’re drafting on ESPN, Sleeper, Yahoo, or CBS, the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Draft Kit</a> breaks down site-specific targets, expert player picks, and proven draft strategies tailored to your format.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashee-rice.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice (KC) </a>– ADP 36.42 | WR12\nUnfortunately, Rice has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this offseason. He recently served a 30-day sentence for violating his probation. Furthermore, the superstar is rehabbing following a clean-up procedure on his knee. Hopefully, Rice doesn’t get suspended and is ready to play in Week 1. Last year, the former SMU star played in only eight games due to a suspension and an injury. However, he was outstanding when on the field, averaging 18.8 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring over 23.1 in half the contests.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-pierce.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Pierce (IND)</a> – ADP 84.32 | WR36\nIndianapolis signed Piece to a massive contract this offseason. Furthermore, they traded away <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Pittman Jr.</a>, making the former Cincinnati star the team’s new clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver. Last year, he finished as the WR27, averaging 12.2 PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, Piece has 13 receiving touchdowns over the past two seasons despite totaling only 84 receptions on 153 targets, posting an 8.5% touchdown rate. Assuming he sees the same 111 targets Pittman saw last year, Piece should have his first career season with double-digit touchdowns.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tucker-kraft.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Kraft (GB)</a> – ADP 87.79 | TE8\nThankfully, Kraft expects to play in Week 1 without limitation after suffering a torn ACL last year. He was the TE1 on a points-per-game basis over the first eight weeks of last season, averaging 16.2 PPR fantasy points per contest, the same average as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/trey-mcbride.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trey McBride</a>. Yet, Kraft is the TE8 in the ADP, while McBride is the TE1. Meanwhile, the Packers moved on from <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/romeo-doubs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romeo Doubs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dontayvion Wicks</a> this offseason without adding any meaningful additions. 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For more from Mike, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/mike-fanelli.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Mike_NFL2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Mike_NFL2</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784113415;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:13:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:17:\"Fantasy Draft Kit\";i:3;s:8:\"Featured\";i:4;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:5;s:3:\"NFL\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:11:\"Alec Pierce\";i:8;s:13:\"D\'Andre Swift\";i:9;s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";i:10;s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";i:11;s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";i:12;s:12:\"Tucker Kraft\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:6:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10229;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Rashee Rice\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13286;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6790;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"D\'Andre Swift\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8142;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Alec Pierce\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"IND\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9484;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tucker Kraft\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:2999;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"23b4576b2a05b2187905093c1ef351f0\";s:5:\"title\";s:61:\"Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.05 (2026)\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/fantasy-football-mock-draft-how-to-approach-pick-1-05-2026-advice/\";s:11:\"description\";s:232:\"Picking from the 1.05 will feel like you’ve missed out on the top tier of talent this year, but it’s still a very fun place to draft from. See for yourself with a fantasy football mock draft. There’s going to ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:17834:\"Picking from the 1.05 will feel like you’ve missed out on the top tier of talent this year, but it’s still a very fun place to draft from. See for yourself with a <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football mock draft</a>.\n There’s going to be lots of news coming thick and fast the moment training camps open, but it would take something substantial to impact the players in round one, and very little of what we’re seeing in mock drafts suggests that current average draft position (ADP) will shift dramatically. \nAs we sit here in mid-July, this is how to approach drafting from the 1.05 spot.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Pick 1.05\nPlayers to Consider at 1.05 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThese players will likely be available when you make your selection:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\n\n\nAt this point in the draft, both top stud running backs <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/bijan-robinson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bijan Robinson</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jahmyr-gibbs.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> will be long gone. There isn’t a consensus 1.01, but they are typically off the board within the top two picks, with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> locked in as the 1.03 or 1.04, at worst. \nShould <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jamarr-chase.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ja’Marr Chase</a> fall for any reason, he’s an obvious smash pick, but let’s not hold onto that hope too strongly. This pick comes down to a tier of three players before things open up more for the back half of the draft.\nPlayers to Target at 1.05 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)</a>\nOff the field, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> hasn’t had a great offseason, and the Rams seem to be slightly hesitant to extend him, with reports suggesting that’s not in their immediate plans despite Nacua being extension-eligible and watching <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> reset the market. \nThings can change quickly, but for now, it sets Nacua up for what should be a massive prove-it year, both on and off the field. Nacua is coming off a career-high 10 receiving touchdowns, which, until 2025, had been the only area of his game that lacked, having scored nine in the previous two seasons combined.\n Perhaps with an improved defense, the Rams won’t be quite as pass-heavy this year, but Sean McVay has nearly always been aggressive. As long as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/matthew-stafford.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Stafford</a> is healthy, Nacua deserves to be a top pick.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)</a>\nIt was a truly special year for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a>, who led the league in receiving yards (1,793) and helped the Seahawks reach the Super Bowl. He also scored 10 touchdowns and was targeted a whopping 163 times (119 receptions). \nThe only cause for concern is that offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak left to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, which could lead to a dip in <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Darnold</a><a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">‘s</a> efficiency. The positive side, though, is that the team didn’t make any massive additions at receiver, aside from bringing back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rashid-shaheed.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashid Shaheed</a>. \nSeattle let <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker III</a> go despite <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zach-charbonnet.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zach Charbonnet</a> still recovering from his ACL injury. If Charbonnet isn’t back and rookie <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jadarian-price.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadarian Price</a> can’t adapt to the NFL quickly, could we see even more volume for Smith-Njigba?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)</a>\nIn best ball, this might seem unlikely, but in redraft, we constantly see running backs pushed up higher, so if you’ve been drafting a lot of best ball teams, get ready to see <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a> going this high. \nMcCaffrey is coming off a very poor season by his lofty standards, rushing for 3.9 yards per carry, his lowest mark since 2020 in Carolina. This ranked 48th among running backs with 50+ rush attempts, while also ranking 47th in yards after contact per attempt and 29th in missed tackles forced. \nBut for fantasy purposes, that simply didn’t matter, as McCaffrey saw 129 targets, more than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aj-brown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A.J. Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/courtland-sutton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courtland Sutton</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-11616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keenan Allen</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/zay-flowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zay Flowers</a> had. McCaffrey was the RB1 in points per game, scoring 2.5 points more than the RB2. Even though he just turned 30, McCaffrey still represents one of the biggest upside picks. If you’re not first, does it matter where you finish?\nWant expert help every step of the way? The <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">FantasyPros Draft Guide</a> includes direct analyst access via Discord, plus rankings, cheat sheets, and strategy for every draft style.\nPlayers to Avoid at 1.05 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)</a>\nAnother tough fade for this selection is <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a>, who, according to teams synced to our FantasyPros tools, led all players in playoff advance rate (66.8%). Simply drafting <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Taylor</a> gave you a two-in-three chance of making the playoffs. \nSadly, though, that wasn’t the whole story. \nTaylor was the fantasy RB4 in points per game, but from Week 12 onwards, he was the RB21, with an explosive run rate of 0.7% (41st), and he ranked 36th in yards after contact, while scoring only three rushing touchdowns. Of course, much of this inefficiency came amidst quarterback turmoil as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a> got beaten up and eventually tore his achilles. \nIf you’re that vulnerable to poor quarterback play, do you deserve to be drafted with the third overall pick when your quarterback is coming off said achilles injury and is also named <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Jones</a>?\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)</a>\nIn a world where <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/george-pickens.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Pickens</a> had hit the open market, or was traded by the Cowboys this offseason, instead of signing his franchise tag tender, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CeeDee Lamb</a> could have been back in the top two wide receiver conversation. \nWe know that Lamb has the talent and environment necessary to succeed, but Pickens has slightly capped Lamb’s upside. Lamb posted the second-lowest numbers of his career in targets, receptions and yards, with only his rookie season in 2020 worse. He also had a career-low three touchdowns. \nPickens saw a 22.1% target share in the red zone compared to Lamb’s 18.6%, which was also behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jake-ferguson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Ferguson</a>, who led the team with a 23.1% red-zone target share. \nLamb’s red-zone target share in 2024 was 27.7%, leading the team by 10%. In 2023, it was 28.8% and also led the team by 10%. It’s clear where Lamb needs to bounce back to return to the highest tier of wide receivers.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)</a>\nIt’s hard to poke holes in a player with 119+ targets in each of his five seasons in the NFL, and he has had 140+ targets in each of the last four seasons. There are good reasons <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/amonra-stbrown.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a> is a first-round player. \nThe problem is that when St. Brown, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jameson-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Williams</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/sam-laporta.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam LaPorta</a> are all healthy, there’s only so much to go around. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/puka-nacua.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puka Nacua</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> face far less competition for targets and are much more of a focal point for their offenses, which gives them a slight edge over St. Brown.\nRoster Constructions to Consider at 1.05 Fantasy Football Draft Pick\nThis part of the draft allows us to start with either a wide receiver or a running back. Drafting a wide receiver could let you lean into Zero RB with a high-end pairing of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/drake-london.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drake London</a> or <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brock Bowers</a>. \nOr you can lean towards a running back-heavy start with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/christian-mccaffrey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian McCaffrey</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiyah Love</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kyren-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyren Williams</a>. There are positives to both starts, and it comes down to your comfort level. Approaching the draft with an open mind is the best way to find value.\nRunning back tends to dry up more quickly than usual this year, but having only one wide receiver through three rounds can leave your wide receiver room struggling to catch up.\nFantasy Football Mock Draft From the 1.05 Pick\nWe used our <a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-draft-simulator/settings/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE fantasy football mock draft simulator</a> to show you an example of a draft from the 1.05 position. You can sync your league for free and mock draft against your fantasy football league settings to better prepare for your draft. 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There is some good news for the Jets and Geno Smith today. Smith has been in the headlines recently for several run-ins with the police. The only serious allegations involved claims of battery against a Florida woman. We now get word that the police investigation into those allegations is inactive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7034:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 14, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! There is some good news for the Jets and Geno Smith today. Smith has been in the headlines recently for several run-ins with the police. The only serious allegations involved claims of battery against a Florida woman. We now get word that the police investigation into those allegations is inactive for lack of evidence against Smith. If you’re a tank commander or just really want to see Cade Klubnik in extended action this season this may not be good news. For those Jets fans who would like to see some modicum of success for the Jets this season, this is very good news. Smith is unlikely to be a star for the Jets, but he is by far the best option at quarterback on the current Jets roster.\n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Wednesday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/minkah-fitzpatrick-nahshon-wright-add-to-revamped-secondary-07-14-2026\">Susanna Weir</a> – Minkah Fitzpatrick, Nahshon Wright Add New Look to Jets Secondary\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-camp-position-preview-2026-defensive-line-david-bailey-will-mcdonald\">Amanda Vogt</a> – Jets 2026 Training Camp Preview | Defensive Line Gets Bigger\n\n<a href=\"https://overthecap.com/offensive-line-investments-for-2026\">Jason Fitzgerald</a> – Offensive Line Investments for 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49361039/investigation-alleged-battery-jets-smith-no-longer-active\">ESPN</a> – Investigation into alleged battery by Jets’ Smith no longer active\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/sports/police-finish-investigation-against-jets-geno-smith-after-troubling-social-media-post/\">Ryan Dunleavy</a> – Police finish investigation against Jets’ Geno Smith after woman’s troubling social media post\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/14/new-york-jets-geno-smith-superstar-2026-nfl/90875065007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Do the Jets need QB Geno Smith to be a superstar in 2026?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/14/new-york-jets-2026-nfl-season-omar-cooper-kenyon-sadiq/90874588007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets place their 2026 NFL season in the hands of young pass catchers\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/14/jets-need-rb-braelon-allen-to-support-breece-hall-in-2026/90873739007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Jets need RB Braelon Allen to support Breece Hall in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/14/did-new-york-jets-really-intend-compete-2025/90813692007/\">Craig Moffett</a> – Did the New York Jets really intend to compete in 2025?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/geno-smith-case-declared-inactive-by-police\">Ben Levine</a> – Geno Smith Case Declared Inactive By Police\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/07/bills-claim-wr-quentin-skinner\">Ben Levine</a> – Bills Claim WR Quentin Skinner\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-aaron-glenn-buccaneers-trade-it-right-move/9e0a2830f8ececeef04f06a7\">Anne Erickson</a> – Jets, Aaron Glenn urged to make Buccaneers trade — but is it the right move?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/why-adonai-mitchell-should-jets-top-breakout-candidate-2026/fae65b42db0538e8a579f9e1\">Matt Sullivan</a> – Why Adonai Mitchell should be Jets’ top breakout candidate in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-new-22-million-linebacker-called-fine-wine-nfc-exec/16dcd5bf74af55a77afce8c7\">Matt Sullivan</a> – Jets’ new $22 million linebacker called ‘fine wine’ by NFC exec\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/analyzing-brady-cook-s-outlook-with-jets-before-training-camp-01kx1cbxdqdz\">Colby Colwell</a> – Analyzing Brady Cook’s Outlook with Jets Before Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-dt-t-vondre-sweat-all-aboard-the-hype-train-for-new-york-s-no-10-player-in-2026-01kx4vvxsg96\">Colby Colwell</a> – Jets DT T’Vondre Sweat: All Aboard the Hype Train for New York’s No. 10 Player in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-find-themselves-with-another-geno-smith-issue-to-worry-about-01kxf1ncqzdk\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Find Themselves with Another Geno Smith Issue to Worry About\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/14/mougey-overtaking-aaron-glenn-at-1jd-was-obvious-months-ago/\">Glenn Naughton</a> – Mougey Overtaking Aaron Glenn at 1JD was Obvious Months ago\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/this-overlooked-jets-signing-dane-belton-solve-two-major-defensive-problems-01kx8mcgkam3\">Justin Fried</a> – This overlooked Jets signing could solve two major defensive problems\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/packers-expert-jets-must-use-kingsley-enagbare-very-specific-way-2026-01kx3hn8jt5q\">Mike Luciano</a> – Packers expert says Jets must use Kingsley Enagbare in a very specific way in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/07/14/cornerback-terrion-arnold-jets/\">Michael Zimmelman</a> – The Jets Should Avoid Recently Cut Cornerback Terrion Arnold\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-geno-smith-battery-investigation-inactive-due-lack-of-evidence\">Rishabh Bhatnagar</a> – Jets’ Geno Smith battery investigation 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White\";s:4:\"link\";s:143:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-roster/424518/washington-commanders-training-camp-battles-bill-croskey-merritt-vs-rachaad-white\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"Editor’s note: We’ll be running down some key roster battles in the the leadup to Washington Commanders training camp later this month. John Portis has taken the lead on this series that will look at rookies, veterans, and free agents who are fighting for playing time in July. Prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, there […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7272:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nEditor’s note: We’ll be running down some key roster battles in the the leadup to Washington Commanders training camp later this month. John Portis has taken the lead on this series that will look at rookies, veterans, and free agents who are fighting for playing time in July.\n\nPrior to the 2026 NFL Draft, there was plenty of discussion around Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love and how a premier running back could transform Washington’s offense this season. ESPN’s John Keim <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48913350/offseason-changes-bringing-new-look-2026-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previously wrote</a> “(Dan Quinn) made it clear during meetings last season that he wanted to run the ball more, according to multiple team sources. And he discussed it after the season as well.” Love went number three overall to the Cardinals, and the Commanders would wait until the sixth round to draft a running back, selecting Penn State running back Kaytron Allen. He has <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-ota-standouts-roster-bubble-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">looked good</a> in offseason activities, but should be more of a complementary piece to Bill Merritt and free agent addition Rachaad White to start the season. Which is how it should be, as both backs are talented, and despite a committee approach to the backfield, could potentially end up as the team’s lead back.\n\nBill Merritt comes off a productive <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrosJa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rookie</a> campaign which saw him record 805 rushing yards, eight touchdowns, and 68 receiving yards. His burst and vision translated to the field with an impressive 4.6 yard per carry average, but Bill is looking to <a href=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=424518&action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">do more</a> this season. The seventh-round selection is getting his form back after sitting out his senior year in college and enters his sophomore NFL season with a physique that shows he took full advantage of the offseason.\n\n\nBill got jacked. <a href=\"https://t.co/q1Y2h2BtOP\">pic.twitter.com/q1Y2h2BtOP</a>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2067319099441431007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nBill has also made it known he wants to develop his abilities in the <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-bill-croskey-merritt-dan-quinn-running-back-growth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">passing game</a>. If he can improve those skills, along with his ball security, it could completely change his role this season. Nobody knows this better than Merritt, who is mining every possible source of improvement possible. Including his own teammates.\n\n\n“Rachaad, he’s been a great teammate,” Croskey-Merritt said. “He’s very smooth catching the ball. So, I’m gaining knowledge from Rachaad with the receiving stuff. He’s been open arms to me, just teaching me how he does it, how he moves. So it’s been a blessing for him to come be in the backfield with me.”\n\n\nBill has selected a good source for advice as veteran Rachaad White <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4697815/rachaad-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">has a long resume</a> with over 4,000 scrimmage yards and 25 touchdowns in 4 seasons since being selected in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers. He is a versatile back who has 2,656 rushing yards & 14 rushing touchdowns, along with 1,450 receiving yards & 11 TD catches. While some criticize his vision and ability, White has averaged a respectable 4.3 yards per carry in both of his last two seasons. Rachaad enters his first season with the Washington Commanders on a one-year agreement with something to prove.\n\nWhite is well aware the jury is still out on him, but he is only two years older than Merritt and wants to maximize his prime. He started offseason activities with a bang, drawing the <a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/06/21/washington-commanders-rachaad-white-will-have-significant-2026-role/90634191007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">praise</a> of head coach Dan Quinn. In his press conference to wrap up minicamp, Quinn, unprompted, mentioned White four times: “Rachaad White was one I thought, you know, jumped out,” Quinn said when discussing eight names who impressed him during the spring. He also referenced White’s fit in the team culture and praised him for being an excellent teammate. He is already being named an <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-minicamp-overreactions-tre-harris-joe-burrow-bengals/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">underrated</a> signing, who could fill, and possibly exceed, Austin Ekeler’s previous role. Reporters for White’s old team have noticed his early performance, and one writer believes the former Buccaneer could be capable of a <a href=\"https://thepewterplank.com/commanders-are-quickly-learning-what-the-buccaneers-already-knew-about-rachaad-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1,000 yard</a> performance.\n\nBoth Bill and Rachaad should have productive seasons, but for the offense to reach its full potential, it needs a back that is capable as a dual threat. Blough is expected to incorporate parts of Ben Johnson’s scheme—a scheme that prioritizes explosion and versatility plus expects running backs to function as true receiving threats, used in both motion and the screen game. Will Bill Merritt or Rachaad White be that player for the Commanders’ offense in 2026?\n\n\nBill Croskey-Merritt has an innate ability to find space. Has got to get the ball security under control & learn when to give up on a play and live to see another day. But man, special talent if he can put it all together. <a href=\"https://t.co/W53NoREkpW\">pic.twitter.com/W53NoREkpW</a>— Last of the Fullbacks (@TheLastFullback) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheLastFullback/status/2000991462259871791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 16, 2025</a>\n\n\nVs.\n\n\nRachaad White 4.3 YPC, 572 RUYDS, 218 REYDS, 4 TDs 2025 Season Highlights. The Commanders sign White.<a href=\"https://t.co/FjBkotPWXW\">pic.twitter.com/FjBkotPWXW</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/vyZa918Bom\">https://t.co/vyZa918Bom</a>— Football Performances (@NFLPerformances) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPerformances/status/2032178202483757314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784113200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Roster\";i:1;s:36:\"Washington Commanders Roster Battles\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3002;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"75be715fa7de600f0648b5533346d637\";s:5:\"title\";s:85:\"NFL top 10 WRs of 2026: Amon-Ra St. Brown climbs rankings, Jameson Williams gets love\";s:4:\"link\";s:109:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167030/nfl-top-10-wrs-2026-amon-ra-st-brown-climbs-rankings\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"The Detroit Lions tallied yet another top-10 player in ESPN’s positional rankings based on a survey of NFL coaches, executives, and scouts, and it’s another top-five player. Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown made the top-10 list for his third consecutive year, and after placing seventh in 2024 and sixth in 2025, St. Brown climbed to […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4652:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 17, 2026; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) practices catching footballs off a machine during the Detroit Lions veteran’s minicamp at the Allen Park Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images \n\nThe Detroit Lions tallied yet another top-10 player in ESPN’s positional rankings based on a survey of NFL coaches, executives, and scouts, and it’s another top-five player. \n\nLions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown made the top-10 list for his third consecutive year, and after placing seventh in 2024 and <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/7/16/24468720/top-10-wr-2025-amon-ra-st-brown-detroit-lions-espn-survey\">sixth in 2025</a>, St. Brown climbed to fifth in ESPN’s top-10 wide receivers list for 2026.\n\n“Savvy, knack for getting open, plays faster than his timed speed,” an anonymous NFL coordinator told ESPN. “He’s putting continuous stress on you even when you know he’s not going vertical. He has a unique way of working leverage. Strong as hell, can separate at the point and is shifty, plays as if he’s being disrespected at all times.”\n\nAdmittedly, St. Brown isn’t coming off his best season. While his overall production numbers were still top-five at his position—117 catches (fourth among WRs), 1,401 yards (fifth), 11 touchdowns (t-second)—St. Brown did deal with an unusual amount of drops. While drops are not an official stat, Pro-Football-Reference credited him with 10 drops and a 5.8 drop rate—both career-worst. Additionally, his 68.0 catch rate when targeted was the lowest of his career.\n\nStill, St. Brown’s production over the past four seasons has gone nearly unmatched. Since 2022, here’s where St. Brown compares to the other receivers in the NFL (ranked by receiving yards): \n\n\nJustin Jefferson: 383 catches, 5,464 yards, 25 TDs\n\n\n\nJa’Marr Chase: 439 catches, 5,382 yards, 41 TDs\n\n\n\nCeeDee Lamb: 418 catches, 5,379 yards, 30 TDs\n\n\n\nAmon-Ra St. Brown: 457 catches, 5,340 yards, 39 TDs\n\n\n\nA.J. Brown: 339 catches, 5,034 yards, 32 TDs\n\n\nThe four players above St. Brown in this year’s rankings were Chase, Jefferson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Puka Nacua. Interestingly enough, at least one pollster had St. Brown as high as No. 2 on this year’s list, and at least one person had him completely off their top-10 rankings.\n\nLions No. 2 Jameson Williams didn’t crack the top-10 list this year, but he was among six receivers who received an honorable mention. He also got some high praise from an unnamed NFL coordinator. \n\n\n“He can fly and is slippery. His speed opens up intermediate cuts. Getting in and out of breaks is not natural to him, but he’s improved there. He goes across the field, uses all 53 yards. Hands aren’t as consistent.” \n\n\nWilliams has now produced back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for Detroit. There are only 10 wide receivers who did that for 2024 and 2025, and Detroit had two of them (St. Brown obviously being the other).\n\nAs a reminder, St. Brown is now the seventh Lions player to land in the top-10 of these rankings at their respective position. Only the top-10 safeties have yet to be announced at this point. Here are the other six:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166652/top-rb-rankings-jahmyr-gibbs-2-nfl-espn-execs-rankings\">Top 10 running backs: Jahmyr Gibbs</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166758/top-10-edge-defenders-nfl-2026-aidan-hutchinson-detroit-lions\">Top 10 edge defenders: Aidan Hutchinson</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166847/sam-laporta-ranks-among-top-10-tight-ends-according-to-nfl-execs-scouts\">Top 10 tight ends: Sam LaPorta</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166885/penei-sewell-best-ot-nfl-execs-coaches\">Top 10 offensive tackles: Penei Sewell</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166913/nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-jared-goff-best-nfc-north\">Top 10 quarterbacks: Jared Goff</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166987/top-10-nfl-linebackers-2026-jack-campbell-detroit-lions\">Top 10 linebackers: Jack Campbell</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784113200;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";i:2;s:21:\"Detroit Lions Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7547;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Amon-Ra St. Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8148;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Jameson Williams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3003;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1dd647104ed51f02d1a1707fff580872\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Buffalo Bills 2026 scouting report: linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136802/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-linebacker-kaleb-elarms-orr\";s:11:\"description\";s:362:\"The Buffalo Bills are transitioning to a new defense, and with that new defense comes new roles and responsibilities for the players on the unit. Linebackers, in particular, are undergoing significant change, as the team shifts from the nickel-heavy, even-front looks schemed by former head coach Sean McDermott into the odd-front stylings of new defensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6892:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 9, 2026; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (52) trains during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images \n\nThe Buffalo Bills are transitioning to a new defense, and with that new defense comes new roles and responsibilities for the players on the unit. Linebackers, in particular, are undergoing significant change, as the team shifts from the nickel-heavy, even-front looks schemed by former head coach Sean McDermott into the odd-front stylings of new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard.\n\nIt may come as a surprise given the change that the Bills only added one linebacker through the draft, and they only brought in three new linebackers in total over the offseason. That shows a tremendous amount of faith in the holdovers from last season to adjust to a new front, but it also gives me the impression that some of the new blood has a good shot at making the 53-man roster this fall.\n\nIn today’s installment of “91 players in 91 days,” we discuss the lone linebacker drafted by Buffalo this offseason. _____________________________________________________________________________\n\nName: Kaleb Elarms-Orr\n\nNumber: 52\n\nPosition: LB\n\nHeight/Weight: 6’2” 234 lbs.\n\nAge: 22 (23 on 8/29/2026)\n\nExperience/Draft: R; selected by Buffalo in the fourth round (No. 126 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft\n\nCollege: TCU\n\nAcquired: Fourth-round draft choice\n\nFinancial situation (per Spotrac): Elarms-Orr signed his four-year rookie contract, which is worth $5,462,980 in total. For the 2026 season, he carries a cap hit of $1,155,745 if he makes the 53-man roster. There are $1,082,960 worth of guarantees on the deal, and that’s the amount Buffalo will carry in the form of a dead cap charge if they release him.\n\n2025 Recap: Elarms-Orr had a huge season for the Horned Frogs, leading the team in tackles with 130. That included a Big Twelve-leading 70 assisted tackles. He also notched 11 tackles for loss, four sacks, and two pass breakups in 13 games. That includes a defensive MVP performance in the Alamo Bowl, where he totaled 11 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss in the win over USC. For his efforts this season, Elarms-Orr earned First-Team All Big Twelve honors. He scored an invite to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, as well, where he tested very well overall. He ran the forty-yard dash in 4.47 seconds and completed the twenty-yard shuttle run in 4.41 seconds. He benched 225 lbs. a total of 19 times, and he leapt 40” in the vertical jump and 10’4” in the broad jump. \n\nPositional outlook: Elarms-Orr is the only player on the roster listed merely at linebacker, as all of the others either have an OLB or ILB designation. It’s most likely that he will line up as an inside linebacker in Buffalo’s defense, meaning that he’s in direct competition with Terrel Bernard, Dorian Williams, Joe Andreessen, Jimmy Ciarlo, Theron Gaines, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, and Keonta Jenkins for both roster space and playing time.\n\n2026 Offseason: Elarms-Orr has not only participated in offseason work, but he’s earned big praise for his early efforts. New defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard was very impressed, praising Elarms-Orr for his football IQ as well as his athleticism after <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/bills-dc-jim-leonhard-praises-rookie-lb-kaleb-elarms-orr-after-otas\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/bills-dc-jim-leonhard-praises-rookie-lb-kaleb-elarms-orr-after-otas\">voluntary workouts in May.</a> \n\n2026 Season outlook: With a new defense incoming, there are some question marks as to how players from the old regime fit into the new scheme. Granted, part of that old regime still exists in the form of most of the front office, but Jim Leonhard is not going to run the same defensive system as former head coach Sean McDermott. That means that there are roles to be won, and Elarms-Orr fits this new system well enough where he could sneak into the starting lineup sooner rather than later. \n\nBuffalo is likely to use Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams as its top two linebackers this season, but if one of those players struggles or is injured, it wouldn’t surprise me to see them turn to Elarms-Orr as the solution to any starting woes the team experiences. Sure, someone like Andreessen could earn more time, as well, but combining the fact that Elarms-Orr is a draft pick of the new coaching staff with the praise he’s received already, the tea leaves are telling us that he has a chance to break into the lineup sooner rather than later. \n\nBernard has missed plenty of time over the last two seasons, missing nine regular season games and a playoff game due to a litany of injuries. It’s not a stretch to assume that he’ll miss time again this season, and while we obviously wish him good health, the Bills have hedged their bets by bolstering the linebacker group with Elarms-Orr’s addition. We’re also assuming that Dorian Williams will come in and play well, and while he’s totaled 180 in 33 games (20 starts) over the last two seasons, there’s no telling how he’ll react to the new system. I think it’s going to go well for him, but he’ll have to show that he’s less of a liability in pass coverage, as he’s allowed five touchdowns and a 106 quarterback rating as the closest player in coverage over the last two seasons according to Pro Football Reference.\n\nKaleb Elarms-Orr is going to make the roster. The question is whether he’ll make an immediate impact on defense or bide his time on special teams before earning that time. I think that, in the ideal world, he builds his strength, confidence, and NFL knowledge behind Bernard and Williams before becoming a starter. The best laid plans of mice and men have been foiled for less, though, so all it will take for that “ideal” situation to change is one injury. Overall, this was a very good draft choice for the Bills.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784110500;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:5:{i:0;s:21:\"91 Players in 90 Days\";i:1;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:2;s:25:\"Buffalo Bills Depth Chart\";i:3;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";i:4;s:20:\"Buffalo Bills Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13488;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Kaleb Elarms-Orr\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3004;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"165f0c6d150602105a6de85809cb4aed\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Broncos news: Denver’s running back room will be fun to watch\";s:4:\"link\";s:117:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179257/broncos-news-denvers-running-back-room-will-be-fun-to-watch\";s:11:\"description\";s:321:\"The most interesting group to watch through training camp for me is going to be the running back room. The running game for the Broncos last season was largely ineffective once J.K. Dobbins was injured. This Broncos offense with an actual functioning running game would have won a Super Bowl last season. So most of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6022:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 06: J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Denver Broncos runs the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter in the game at Empower Field At Mile High on November 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe most interesting group to watch through training camp for me is going to be the running back room. The running game for the Broncos last season was largely ineffective once J.K. Dobbins was injured. This Broncos offense with an actual functioning running game would have won a Super Bowl last season.\n\nSo most of us in Broncos Country are licking our chops. While the Broncos didn’t take huge steps to shake up the roster, I really like what they did this offseason for two reasons.\n\nResigning J.K. Dobbins was a good move\n\nDobbins is probably the poster boy for the term “injury-prone.” I absolutely can not argue at all with the Broncos bringing him back. He’s nothing if not productive on the field of play. He averaged 5 yards per carry for the team last year and made the offense look great when he was out there.\n\nIf any team is going to be able to get an injury-prone player right, it is the Denver Broncos. Beau Lowery runs an excellent ship for the health and conditioning staff of the Broncos. Dobbins has the right mindset, and the Broncos have a great staff that will help him stay as healthy as possible in 2026.\n\nDrafting Jonah Coleman will make a difference\n\nMy favorite move of the offseason was drafting Jonah Coleman. He’s got the goods to turn into a #1 RB in the NFL. He’s also a multi-faceted back like Dobbins who can run inside, outside, pass protect, and catch out of the backfield. \n\nPlan #1 for the Broncos may be for Dobbins to get right and stay right. If that doesn’t work out, they have plan #2 ready to go in Jonah Coleman.\n\nCompetition for depth\n\nWe know Dobbins, Coleman, and R.J. Harvey are locks on this roster. But that means the fighting is going to be heavy for Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, and Cody Schrader. I also wouldn’t put it past the Broncos to be scouting the waiver wire as training camp moves along. I think of these three guys, Tyler Badie is a lock. McLaughlin has yet to show he’s anything other than a good change-of-pace running option lacking pass blocking and catching consistency. Cody Schrader looks like a long shot in my eyes to make the squad in the first place (though he’s likely a shoe-in for the practice squad).\n\n\n\nBroncos News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-camp-preview-denver-s-o-line-enters-training-camp-with-all-pros-continuity-and-depth\">Broncos Camp Preview: Denver’s O-line enters training camp with All-Pros, continuity and depth</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/wr-courtland-sutton-voted-no-68-on-2026-nfl-top-100-list\">WR Courtland Sutton voted No. 68 on 2026 NFL Top 100 list</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://denversports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/broncos-mclaughlin\">Don’t forget about Jaleel McLaughlin in Broncos’ RB mix</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/ranking-ten-best-offensive-linemen-broncos\">Ranking the 10 Best NFL Offensive Linemen for 2026: Two Broncos Make the List</a>\n\nOther NFL News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-north-training-camp-2026-preview-bears-lions-packers-vikings\">NFC North training camp 2026 preview: Top storylines for Bears, Lions, Packers, Viking</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/tony-romo-my-only-regret-is-not-winning-the-cowboys-a-super-bowl\">Tony Romo: My only regret is not winning Cowboys a Super Bowl</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-john-harbaugh-not-worried-about-jaxson-dart-protecting-himself\">Giants’ John Harbaugh not worried about Jaxson Dart protecting himself </a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-james-cook-something-special-its-on-us-super-bowl-hump\">Bills RB James Cook wants to do ‘something special’ for Buffalo: ‘It’s on us’ to get over Super Bowl hump</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49351716/san-francisco-49ers-coach-kj-wright-coordinator-demeco-ryans-houston-texans-seattle-seahawks\">Rising coach on 49ers’ staff? Former Seahawk K.J. Wright</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49361039/investigation-alleged-battery-jets-smith-no-longer-active\">Investigation into alleged battery by Jets’ Smith no longer active</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49351981/rams-alaric-jackson-face-felony-charge-june-arrest\">Rams’ Jackson won’t face felony; case assigned for diversion</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49343916/stefon-diggs-says-there-no-wr2-nfl-better-me\">Stefon Diggs says there is no WR2 in NFL ‘better than me’</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/video/will-the-seahawks-new-owner-look-to-shake-things-up-01kxeaaydx7ye5az1b5r\">Will the Seahawks’ New Owner Look to Shake Things Up?</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/video/the-terrion-arnold-situation-is-unprecedented-01kxeayb03mfa8mhd85n\">The Terrion Arnold Situation Is Unprecedented</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/super-bowl-road-map-bryce-young-enters-make-break-2026-season\">Super Bowl LXI Road Map: It’s Time for Bryce Young to Prove He’s Not a Bust</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784109600;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6806;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"J.K. Dobbins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3005;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"25b135b41d199798ccf8d161019bfea2\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"MVP runner-up Drake Maye voted 8th-best QB in the NFL\";s:4:\"link\";s:101:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/131082/drake-maye-voting-espn-coaches-quarteback\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"Drake Maye arrived in the upper echelon of quarterbacks in 2025. A Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro selection, the sophomore QB also finished second in MVP voting and led the New England Patriots to a playoff berth and Super Bowl appearances. Unsurprisingly, Maye is now one of the hottest names in the game. And yet, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2443:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 25: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots stands for the national anthem prior to the AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDrake Maye arrived in the upper echelon of quarterbacks in 2025. A Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro selection, the sophomore QB also finished second in MVP voting and led the New England Patriots to a playoff berth and Super Bowl appearances.\n\nUnsurprisingly, Maye is now one of the hottest names in the game. And yet, one can make the argument that he is still underrated as a player — at least if a new <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESPN survey</a> of coaches, scouts and executives is to be believed.\n\nMaye was voted the eighth-best QB in the game today by the more than 70 people who participated, with his ranking ranging from fifth to outside the top 10.\n\n\n“Size, athleticism, accuracy, playmaking upside through the roof, poise and toughness,” an NFL coordinator said. “He had zero weapons and a shaky OL, and made it all work.”\n\n\nSeven quarterbacks are ranked higher than Maye. The group includes some expected names such as Josh Allen (1), Patrick Mahomes (2), Matthew Stafford (3) and Lamar Jackson (5). There also are some names worth debating over: Joe Burrow (4), Dak Prescott (6) and Justin Herbert (7) also all finished ahead of the Patriots’ passer.\n\nWhy? According to one coach, Maye’s lack of experience and exposure plays a part in it:\n\n\n“He’s really talented, but I need to see more,” a veteran NFC defensive coach said. “Other quarterbacks on this list have proven it over time, and he’s got to keep doing it.”\n\n\nUltimately, rankings such as these are a subjective exercise. What matters from a Patriots perspective is that the organization has found a franchise-caliber quarterback worth building around — where he finds himself on an ESPN offseason list is therefore ultimately irrelevant.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784109600;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"New England Patriots News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3006;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c8cbc3b23f9ee221aa69f93e5e882601\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"NY Giants news: Jaxson Dart will be used as a runner\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165300/jaxson-dart-allowed-to-run-malik-nabers-kayvon-thibodeaux-john-harbaugh\";s:11:\"description\";s:314:\"The New York Giants and quarterback Jaxson Dart know that the second year pro needs to avoid some of the big hits he took last season. But Giants head coach John Harbaugh made clear they won’t handcuff Dart by taking the quarterback run game away from him. Harbaugh is, of course, familiar with the dangers […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11082:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe New York Giants and quarterback Jaxson Dart know that the second year pro needs to avoid some of the big hits he took last season. But Giants head coach John Harbaugh made clear <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165282/john-harbaugh-wont-take-qb-run-game-away-from-jaxson-dart\">they won’t handcuff Dart by taking the quarterback run game away from him</a>.\n\nHarbaugh is, of course, familiar with the dangers presented by a running quarterback — both to the opposition and to your own team. He saw both sides while coaching Lamar Jackson. He realizes “things can happen out there” even if a quarterback tries to protect himself.\n\n\n“Jaxson is a guy that does give you a chance to live in all those different worlds,” said Harbaugh <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-john-harbaugh-not-worried-about-jaxson-dart-protecting-himself\">during a recent appearance on ‘The Dominique Foxworth Show.</a> “So, if he can do it, then we’re gonna do it, and that’s what we’re planning on doing.”\n\n\n\n“But I do think playing the game in a way that respects that there are other guys out there that are capable of doing damage to you when you have the ball in your hands, especially for the quarterback, is important. I trust that Jaxson Dart understands that.”\n\n\nToday’s Giants news\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7431360/2026/07/14/offensive-coordinators-nfl/\">21 NFL teams changed offensive coordinators — The biggest challenges facing new play callers | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nCan Matt Nagy develop Jaxson Dart into a talented NFL quarterback? Nagy landed the Giants’ offensive coordinator job thanks largely to the success he achieved in two stints with the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. New head coach John Harbaugh and Giants brass believe they have a promising prospect in Dart, who went 4-8 as a starter last season but remains very raw.\n\n\n\nNagy must help Dart improve his accuracy and decision-making while also helping him learn how to find balance when it comes to using his legs to make plays and putting himself in harm’s way. Nagy’s ability to position Dart for success hinges largely on the health of Malik Nabers, who continues to rehab from an ACL tear that required surgery and robbed him of 13 games last season. Without the team’s go-to receiver, Nagy will have to work even harder to create high-percentage throwing opportunities despite working with a collection of receivers who lack game-changing ability.\n\n\nKayvon Thibodeaux biggest asset for the Giants is his ability to set the edge against the run\n\n\nKayvon Thibodeaux had a 9.6% Run Stop Rate in 2025. That ranked 3rd of 85 Edge defenders with 150 run defense snaps. <a href=\"https://t.co/kYUYEHjKiQ\">pic.twitter.com/kYUYEHjKiQ</a>— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) <a href=\"https://x.com/BobbySkinner_/status/2076660919283614106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/giants-expect-cam-skattebo-early-in-camp-malik-nabers-not-far-behind\">Giants expect Cam Skattebo to be ready “early in camp,” Malik Nabers “not far behind” | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\n\nRunning back Cam Skattebo and wide receiver Malik Nabers are both coming off of season-ending injuries and Skattebo was further along when the team wrapped up their offseason program. During an appearance on The Domonique Foxworth Show, Harbaugh said that remains the case and that Skattebo’s ankle should be well enough for him to be working in the first days of training camp. The timeline for Nabers isn’t as clear, but Harbaugh said the wideout is “not far behind” his teammate.\n\n\n\n“They’re doing well,” Harbaugh said. “They’re both rehabbing every day, working super hard. I would say they’re on schedule. People hear that, and they’re like, ‘Well, what does that mean?’ It’s like, well, ‘I don’t really know because nobody knows. They’re doing well, and they’re getting better every day. I feel like Skatt will be ready early on in camp, really quick. And then Malik will be working his way into practice as camp gets started one way or another. To what degree, we will find out. There’s a lot of optimism about both those two guys right now.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/14/isaiah-likely-new-york-giants-breakout-offensive-player/90890127007/\">Who will be the breakout offensive player for the 2026 NY Giants? | The Record</a>\n\n\nThe Giants signed Isaiah Likely to be an offensive weapon in their offense for Jaxson Dart. He’s being paid $40 million over the next three seasons for potential, not production – yet. Likely’s presence changes how the Giants will play schematically. He could see a lot of time in the slot with teammate Theo Johnson in the traditional tight end role. The 6-foot-4, 241-pound Likely had a down season in 2025, catching only 27 passes for 307 yards and a touchdown.\n\n\n\nThose aren’t numbers that would typically generate a huge contract in free agency, but it’s clear Harbaugh wanted the player in this offense. Two years ago, prior to the foot injury that dogged him last season, Likely caught 42 passes for 477 yards and six touchdowns.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/07/13/giants-john-harbaugh-nfl-training-camp-jaxson-dart-cam-skattebo/\">John Harbaugh’s first Giants season will be vetting process for entire team | New York Daily News</a>\n\n\nThis hard work he is putting his team through in July and August is a test, a vetting a process of who belongs, a gauntlet thrown down at the feet of the players: How much are you willing to sacrifice for the good of the whole? How much do you love football and not just the fame and endorsements that come with it? The workload will be a wakeup call for a lot of the Giants’ players, including those who already work hard but still don’t work as hard as Harbaugh will work them.\n\n\n\nThe big picture here is that Harbaugh is trying to build something special and sustainable. He has ownership’s blessing to do what he sees fit to accomplish that. And that’s going to mean some discomfort in July and August — and probably throughout the fall. But it will be done for a purpose: To get this franchise back on track.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/ranking-all-eight-nfl-divisions-entering-2026-season\">Ranking all eight NFL divisions entering 2026 season | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nNew York remains as perhaps the largest unknown commodity in the NFC. The Giants swung big in the offseason, luring John Harbaugh from his newfound unemployment back to work with a new team, bringing in a veteran coach with an established reputation of professionalism and success. With Harbaugh came a flood of veterans: Shelby Harris and D.J. Reader up front, Tremaine Edmunds at linebacker and Greg Newsome II at corner (as well as nearly a dozen additional defensive vets). The Giants also landed Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese in the first round, aiming to rebuild the unit into a strong enough group to properly complement an offense that will be led by second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart — if he can stay healthy. A collection of new faces arrived on that side of the ball, too, including tight end Isaiah Likely, former Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard and receivers Calvin Austin III, Darnell Mooney and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Oh, Odell Beckham is back in the NFL and wearing a Giants uniform again, too. See how unusual things are with the Giants right now? We’ll see if they can make noise, or if they’ll continue to linger at the bottom of the division.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25454350-1-trade-each-nfl-team-should-consider-2026-season-starts\">1 Trade Each NFL Team Should Consider Before the 2026 Season Starts | Bleacher Report</a>\n\n\nNew York Giants: Trade CB Deonte Banks for a late 2027 pick The Giants may not be eager to trade a recent first-round pick for a Day 3 selection. However, Banks is unlikely to regain a starting role in the secondary. Big Blue signed Greg Newsome II and drafted Colton Hood in the second round this year.\n\n\n\nLast offseason, Banks lost a starting job on the boundary and played a bigger role on special teams. He returned a kick for a touchdown in Week 17 against the Las Vegas Raiders. As the Giants turn the page on his days as a starter, another team may show interest in giving him a second opportunity to compete for a lead position.\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/164983/dru-phillips-isaiah-likely-malachi-fields-underrated\">New York Giants hidden gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2026 roster</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165282/john-harbaugh-wont-take-qb-run-game-away-from-jaxson-dart\">John Harbaugh: Giants won’t take QB run game away from Jaxson Dart</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165227/training-camp-left-guard-jon-runyan-daniel-faalele-evan-neal\">NY Giants training camp: Will there be a competition at left guard?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-discussion/165206/andrew-thomas-ranks-no-8-among-offensive-tackles-by-espn\">NY Giants Andrew Thomas ranked No. 8 among offensive tackles by ESPN</a>\n\n\nBBV mailbag\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784109600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3007;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ddedd1bbb11aa8f8e6c89518f77d2d0e\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"What worries you about Jayden Daniels in 2026? – Commanders Survey\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/424742/what-worries-you-about-jayden-daniels-in-2026-commanders-survey\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. ‘Tis the season for NFL media sites to release rankings. This week, multiple media sources have […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3564:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 20, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images \n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Commanders fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/\">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.\n\n‘Tis the season for NFL media sites to release rankings. This week, multiple media sources have published quarterback rankings, and none of the ones I’ve seen have included Jayden Daniels in the top-10, which would have been a heresy a year ago.\n\nI saw this comment from Mark Tyler yesterday:\n\nIt’s clear that the national media had their confidence in Jayden (and the Commanders as a team) shaken by last season’s 5-win meltdown following the 2024 NFC Championship appearance.\n\nPersonally, I watched <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLMedia/status/2076713263665201405\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/NFLMedia/status/2076713263665201405\">Netflix Season 3 of QUARTERBACK</a> yesterday — all 7 episodes in a binge watch. It really laid bare the physical toll that the game took on Jayden in 2025: knee sprain, hamstring, <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2077049410815492380\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2077049410815492380\">elbow dislocatio</a>n (and aggravation 5 weeks later). Was that a one-year fluke, or will injuries haunt JD5 throughout his career as they have his predecessor at LSU, Joe Burrow?\n\nToday, I’m asking you to identify the primary concern — if any — that you harbor about Jayden Daniels heading into his crucial 3rd NFL season.\n\nThe list of choices in today’s survey is short; feel free to enunciate a different concern in the comments section if I’ve whiffed on yours.\n\n\nThis Top-10 QB rankings looks better than what came out yesterday from Jeremy Fowler <a href=\"https://t.co/rmI8qUeNuI\">pic.twitter.com/rmI8qUeNuI</a>— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) <a href=\"https://x.com/Coach_Yac/status/2077016999822025021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nComments & Results\n\nOf course, we invite you to answer the survey question below, but also feel free to expand on your answer and provide nuance in the comments section. While you are certainly free to simply share which choice you made on the survey question, the most interesting comments will explain why you answered the way you did. I rely on those comments when discussing the results of the survey when they are posted in a separate article the next few days.\n\n\n\"There is nobody out there, I promise you this is true, nobody out there that\'s lost one shred of confidence in Jayden Daniels,\" Kevin on the Commanders QB <a href=\"https://t.co/88OakJ1mxz\">pic.twitter.com/88OakJ1mxz</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2077075654286213611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nPOLL QUESTION\n\n<a href=\"https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ATDD8M/\">Please take our survey</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784106000;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Reacts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11566;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jayden Daniels\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3008;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"db61727b05effe0a01d973cbc17de26f\";s:5:\"title\";s:85:\"49ers News: Halfway through July, the last football-free month of the calendar year \";s:4:\"link\";s:261:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160411/49ers-news-offseason-july-training-camp-undrafted-free-agents-rookies-kyle-juszczyk-kittle-fullback-aaron-donald-los-angeles-rams-rumors-australia-opening-game-defensive-end-brock-purdy-nfc-west-draft\";s:11:\"description\";s:318:\"Kyle Juszczyk impressed by Mike Evans, 49ers rookies ahead of training camp (paywall)“The expectations we had for Mike were already high … he’s a Hall of Famer … and he blew us all away,” Juszczyk said. “He was unguardable in practice, especially in the red zone. And he fits in so well.” As far as […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2922:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 1: Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers during training camp at the SAP Performance Facility on August 1, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7443445/2026/07/14/kyle-juszczyk-mike-evans-rookie-49ers-training-camp/\">Kyle Juszczyk impressed by Mike Evans, 49ers rookies ahead of training camp (paywall)</a> “The expectations we had for Mike were already high … he’s a Hall of Famer … and he blew us all away,” Juszczyk said. “He was unguardable in practice, especially in the red zone. And he fits in so well.”\n\nAs far as the rookies, Stribling and Black, Juszczyk feels both will be able to contribute this season.\n\nStribling was given the locker next to Juszczyk’s, and the two have talked about the rookie’s military background (his father was in the Marines) and his fondness for getting his jersey dirty on the field.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/201504-robert-biggest-rookie-surprise-season/\">Robert Saleh names 49ers’ biggest rookie surprise from last season</a> “Alfred, I know he was a second-round pick and all, but he’s still probably the biggest surprise to me in terms of just how much better he got from training camp, and as the season went on,” Saleh said. “I really think he’s going to be special. His mindset to get better, his work ethic, he’s only going to get better. 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The 49ers would be wise to put him into different roles, much like in college, and not let an athlete like this walk out the door.”\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784106000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:54:\"Golden Nuggets: San Francisco 49ers daily news roundup\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2216;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Mike Evans\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3009;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9f11c10172b0ab2232b77ebd04227ee0\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Who are you wildly different on against ADP?\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1uwswte/who_are_you_wildly_different_on_against_adp/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1158:\"Players I am much higher on than ADP: 1. Chase Brown - probably my favorite second round pick. Very contingent on burrow being healthy which has been a bad bet, but if burrow can do it, Brown has no competition in an elite offense. Feels like a very CMC lite at a big discount. Egbuka - yes he had a sputtering end to the season but I’m putting that on Baker being hurt. Similar to Burrow which is fair, Baker always gets hurt. But the upside is immense with Evans being gone. Players I am much lower on than ADP: 1. Ceedee Lamb - much rather just wait and grab Pickens in the second/third. Lamb may bounce back but he had brutal drops last year Jeanty - people are over estimating on the Oline improvements imo. Will still be a bad offense in a brutal division. Prefer many of the 2nd tier RBs he is going ahead of. Chris Olave - atrocious ADP based off one year for a player who at any given point is a concussion away from possible retirement. Will likely lose targets to Tyson coming in as well, never drafting him at ADP. DJ Moore - don’t fall for this guy again. He’s not that good. submitted by /u/Digital_Tomb [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1500:\"Players I am much higher on than ADP: 1. Chase Brown - probably my favorite second round pick. Very contingent on burrow being healthy which has been a bad bet, but if burrow can do it, Brown has no competition in an elite offense. Feels like a very CMC lite at a big discount. Egbuka - yes he had a sputtering end to the season but I’m putting that on Baker being hurt. Similar to Burrow which is fair, Baker always gets hurt. But the upside is immense with Evans being gone. Players I am much lower on than ADP: 1. Ceedee Lamb - much rather just wait and grab Pickens in the second/third. Lamb may bounce back but he had brutal drops last year Jeanty - people are over estimating on the Oline improvements imo. Will still be a bad offense in a brutal division. Prefer many of the 2nd tier RBs he is going ahead of. Chris Olave - atrocious ADP based off one year for a player who at any given point is a concussion away from possible retirement. Will likely lose targets to Tyson coming in as well, never drafting him at ADP. DJ Moore - don’t fall for this guy again. 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That should give Bo Nix quite the opportunity to break his career best in passing yards. As a rookie, he topped 3,700 yards passing with 29 touchdowns and nearly reached 4,000 yards passing last year but with […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1224:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos throws the ball during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Denver Broncos are ‘running it back’ this season, but with a key offensive addition in Jaylen Waddle. That should give Bo Nix quite the opportunity to break his career best in passing yards. As a rookie, he topped 3,700 yards passing with 29 touchdowns and nearly reached 4,000 yards passing last year but with only 25 passing touchdowns. \n\nWhere do you think he’ll end up come January 2027? Vote in the survey below and we’ll come back later this week with the results!\n\nWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. 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Coaching, injuries, roster depth, plain ol’ luck, good or bad – they can all play a part in how well a team plays. But there is one thing that is almost always a barometer of how well a team is doing, and that’s […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3084:\"\n\n\n \n ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 03: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys points up in celebration against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL game at AT&T Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSo many things go into an NFL team having a successful season. Coaching, injuries, roster depth, plain ol’ luck, good or bad – they can all play a part in how well a team plays. But there is one thing that is almost always a barometer of how well a team is doing, and that’s the play at quarterback. \n\nSure, a QB can play well while his defense lets him down (cough, 2025 Cowboys, cough), or a world-class defense can lift a team despite the shortcomings of its QB. In general, though, how your QB goes is a good indicator of how your teams is going. \n\nSo how will Dak Prescott do in 2026? We’ll break it down into one stat – TD passes. We’ll use that as a shorthand for Prescott’s year. We have four options for the number of TD passes Prescott will throw in 2026, and offer a short reason for each range of numbers.\n\nLess than 20\n\nIf you’re in this category, you probably believe in the recent ‘every other year’ injury curse for Prescott. In no season when Prescott plays more than 12 games has he thrown for under 20 TDs. But since 2020, Prescott has alternated injury-shortened seasons with healthy ones, and 2026 just happens to be an injury season in that cycle. \n\n20-29\n\nThis was Prescott’s normal range early in his career. If he is in this range in 2026, it likely means the running game is really performing and the defense is keeping games relatively close so as to not force Prescott into playing hero ball. 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Starting in the offseason and continuing through training camp, the preseason, and into the fall, fans and media members alike believed at one time or another that: Shedeur Sanders was conspired against […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3782:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 10: Kenny Pickett #8, Dillon Gabriel #5, Joe Flacco #15 and Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns review tape during Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns quarterback room in 2025 was a story even Hollywood’s best writers would have had trouble turning into a believable one.\n\nStarting in the offseason and continuing through training camp, the preseason, and into the fall, fans and media members alike believed at one time or another that:\n\n\nKenny Pickett was actually going to start a regular-season game for the Browns.\n\n\n\nDeshaun Watson would see the field during the regular season despite still recovering from a twice-torn Achilles tendon.\n\n\n\nJoe Flacco could re-create his brief but magical run from 2023.\n\n\n\nDillon Gabriel was the quarterback equivalent of former head coach Hue Jackson.\n\n\nShedeur Sanders was conspired against in the NFL Draft, intentionally sabotaged by head coach Kevin Stefanski, and posted a heroic season, despite being statistically one of the worst rookie quarterbacks of the past 25 years.\n\nWhile Hollywood would never buy such a story, Netflix had no such concerns, as Flacco is one of the four quarterbacks profiled in Season 3 of the Quarterback docuseries.\n\nIt was during episode two that Flacco shined, as the veteran teasingly pointed out to Sanders and Gabriel that substance is more important than style in the NFL.\n\n\nShedeur Sanders wearing a visor on Quarterback on <a href=\"https://x.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@netflix</a> allowed Joe Flacco to express his disdain for them 😭 “If you wear a visor it’s for look, you think you look sweet. I don’t want my kids to wear visors either. They’re just annoying, they’re gunna fog up.” Shedeur: “No… <a href=\"https://t.co/2Rh561br0F\">pic.twitter.com/2Rh561br0F</a>— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) <a href=\"https://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2077147894675636692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nFlacco is on the practice field in Berea when he spots Sanders wearing a mirrored visor over his helmet. From there, Flacco first mentions it to a nearby coach before explaining why it is a poor choice to the rookies (<a href=\"https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2026/07/14/joe-flacco-shedeur-sanders-visor-browns/90915787007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quotes via The Beacon Journal</a>):\n\n\n“Yeah, but if you wear a visor, it’s for looks. You think you look sweet. It’s that era. I don’t want my kids to wear visors either. They all want visors. I’m like, ‘Guys, they’re just annoying. 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Or wait until in season to have a better gage of what the landscape is? submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/BarracudaOk6320432\"> /u/BarracudaOk6320432 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uwmxdb/should_i_sell_my_2027_1st_preseason_or_wait_until/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uwmxdb/should_i_sell_my_2027_1st_preseason_or_wait_until/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784066820;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7543;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Travis Etienne\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3014;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"18c0f027f3e1d43039bc20908f5c6a87\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Where does Las Vegas Raiders’ Jeremy Chinn rank among AFC West safeties?\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-roster/134134/las-vegas-raiders-roster-afc-west-safety-rankings-jeremy-chinn\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"Silver and Black Pride is wrapping up the preseason AFC West position ranking series with a pretty strong position group for the division: safety. The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers each had a safety earn second-team All-Pro honors last season, while the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders each have a quality starter […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6893:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Jeremy Chinn #11 of the Las Vegas Raiders stands on the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSilver and Black Pride is wrapping up the preseason <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/e/133940\">AFC West position ranking</a> series with a pretty strong position group for the division: safety.\n\nThe Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers each had a safety earn second-team All-Pro honors last season, while the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders each have a quality starter on the backend of their defenses, too. So, let’s see how the <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/133274/raiders-brock-bowers-2024-draft-tight-end\">Raiders’ roster</a>—and, more specifically, Jeremy Chinn—stack up to the rest of the division.\n\nAll stats referenced below are from the regular season unless otherwise noted.\n\n1. Derwin James Jr., Chargers\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JameDe00.htm\">2025 Stats:</a> 94 tackles, 3 INTs, 7 PDs, 2.0 sacks, 6 TFLs (16 games)\n\nIn the five seasons since he missed the entire 2020 campaign with a knee injury, James has made four Pro Bowls and three second-team All-Pro squads, establishing himself as one of the best safeties in the entire league. He’s one of the most versatile defenders in the NFL and can impact every phase of the game. In addition to the numbers above, the statsheet-stuffer allowed a <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2025/REG/jeremy-chinn/43179/defense\">68.4 passer rating when targeted</a>, recorded 13 pressures on just 71 pass-rushes, and he ranked tied for 14th among safeties with 14 defensive stops against the run last season, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense-run?position=S&minimum=20p\">Pro Football Focus</a>. \n\n2. Talanoa Hufanga, Broncos\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HufaTa00.htm\">2025 Stats:</a> 106 tackles, 0 INTs, 11 PDs, 2.0 sacks, 6 TFLs (17 games)\n\nHufanga signed with the Broncos last offseason and the early returns on investment have been high, with the safety earning a second-team All-Pro bid during his first year in Denver. The five-year veteran is at his best in the box and against the run, finishing the 2025 campaign with 18 stops at a 5.1 percent rate, which ranked tied for fifth and 10th among safeties, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense-run?position=S&minimum=20p\">PFF</a>. In coverage, the former 49er hasn’t had a pick since 2023, but he has plenty of ball production with the PDs above. Also, <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense-coverage?position=S&minimum=20p\">PFF</a> credited Hufanga with eight forced incompletions at a 22 percent rate, tied for the third-most and fifth-highest at his position.\n\n3. Brandon Jones, Broncos\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneBr06.htm\">2025 Stats:</a> 78 tackles, 1 INT, 7 PDs, 0.5 sack, 0 TFLs (14 games)\n\nWhile Jones was better in 2024 than 2025, he was still a quality starter in the Broncos’ secondary last season. His 56.3 completion percentage when targeted ranked fourth among NFL safeties who were targeted at least 10 times, and he only gave up 222 yards and a 75.3 passer rating in coverage, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2025/REG/brandon-jones/43049/defense\">PFF</a>. It’s just that the six-year veteran’s ball production slipped, going from 10 PDs to seven and three interceptions to one. Jones did post a career-high 75.7 PFF run defense grade last year, though. \n\n4. Jeremy Chinn, Raiders\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ChinJe00.htm\">2025 Stats:</a> 114 tackles, 0 INTs, 2 PDs, 1.0 sack, 3 TFLs (15 games)\n\nTackling is the root of Chinn’s game. He has below-average ball production/skills, but he did finish last season tied for 20th among safeties with 10 defensive stops in coverage, per <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense-coverage?position=S&minimum=20p\">PFF</a>. The Raiders really got their money’s worth with the free-agent signing’s run defense, finishing tied for the second-most stops (<a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense-run?position=S&minimum=20p\">21</a>) in that department. Chinn was also a top 25 safety in missed tackle rate, coming in at just <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense?position=S&minimum=20p\">9.9 percent</a>.\n\n5. Alohi Gilman, Chiefs\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GilmAl00.htm\">2025 Stats:</a> 90 tackles, 0 INTs, 9 PDs, 0 sacks, 1 TFL (17 games)\n\nAfter getting traded from the Chargers to the Baltimore Ravens five games into last season, Gilman returns to the AFC West by signing with the Chiefs during free agency. The six-year pro is a quality free safety who possesses good ball skills despite only having five career interceptions. For example, <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense-coverage?position=S&minimum=20p\">PFF</a> had him with the most forced incompletions (nine) at the fifth-highest rate (22%) among safeties last season. If Gilman can start converting those into picks, he’ll move up the list.\n\n\n\nHonorable mention: Tony Jefferson (LAC)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JeffTo00.htm\">2025 Stats:</a> 57 tackles, 4 INTs, 7 PDs, 0 sacks, 1 TFL (13 games)\n\nJefferson has had an interesting career where it looked like his NFL tenure was over in 2020, sitting out the entire season while recovering from a knee injury. Additionally, he retired in 2023 and was in the Ravens’ scouting department before making a comeback with the Chargers in 2024. Despite all of that, the well-tenured veteran was a pretty good player in Los Angeles last year, finishing tied for 29th among safeties with a <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/REG/defense?position=S&minimum=20p\">70.3 PFF grade</a>. The 34-year-old may not be the player he once was and hasn’t played 500 or more snaps since 2018, but Jefferson deserves some recognition for how he performed a year ago. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784065560;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Las Vegas Raiders Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7016;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jeremy Chinn\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3015;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"21f03ab8d6ff7b5b63d0bcd0cf018a44\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Joe Flacco says his Super Bowl ring and MVP trophy don\'t matter much to him\";s:4:\"link\";s:136:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/joe-flacco-says-his-super-bowl-ring-and-mvp-trophy-dont-matter-much-to-him\";s:11:\"description\";s:164:\"The crowning achievement of Joe Flacco\'s NFL career came at Super Bowl XLVII, when his Ravens won the championship and he was named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2617:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_quarterback_260514\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"302302\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_quarterback_260514\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_quarterback_260514\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers\",\"title\": \"Season 3 of \'Quarterback\' announced\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/netflix-announces-players-for-season-three-of-quarterback\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-05-14T13:02:41Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The crowning achievement of Joe Flacco\'s NFL career came at Super Bowl XLVII, when his Ravens won the championship and he was named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player. But while the accomplishment might matter to him, the ring and trophy that came with it does not.Flacco revealed on the Netflix Quarterback documentary series that his MVP trophy has been scuffed over the years because keeping it pristine wasn\'t a priority, as the trophy itself really never mattered to him. As for the ring, he said it means more to his children that they can put on their dad\'s ring than it means to him.\"This is my Super Bowl MVP trophy,\" Flacco said, showing the cameras how worn down it is. \"It\'s tarnished as heck. It\'s been in my dad\'s place, nobody\'s touched this in 12 years, 13 years. These are things you think you\'re going to care about a lot, and I guess the idea is, \'That\'d be cool, to have an office and put some things up.\' And then you ultimately don\'t care about it. Like this ring. I think my kids like to look at it. I think that\'s ultimately what it\'s for.\"Ultimately, Flacco knows the Super Bowl itself means something to himself and his legacy, not the tangible objects that came along with it.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784063096;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:19;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Flacco\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3016;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"42acb77ac90c0f5f61998fffbe3cbfea\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Marlowe Wax, LB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-roster/64683/los-angeles-chargers-roster-marlowe-wax-lb-scheme-fit-2026-outlook\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"Lineback Marlowe Wax is up next! Let’s get to know this young defender who flashed in limited snaps last season! The Basics Height: 6’1Weight: 236 poundsCollege: SyracuseExperience: 1 Wax is a Maryland native who starred at both running back and linebacker at Mount St. Joseph High School. He was the No.77 running back in the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5047:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Marlowe Wax #58 of the Los Angeles Chargers gets set during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLineback Marlowe Wax is up next! Let’s get to know this young defender who flashed in limited snaps last season!\n\nThe Basics\n\nHeight: 6’1 Weight: 236 pounds College: Syracuse Experience: 1\n\nWax is a Maryland native who starred at both running back and linebacker at Mount St. Joseph High School. He was the No.77 running back in the 2020 class and the No. 37 player in the state of Maryland. As a senior, Wax helped his team to a 10-2 record and the 2019 MIAA “A” Conference title after rushing for 1,330 yards and 18 touchdowns on 180 carries. On defense, he recorded 111 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, five sacks, five forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and three interceptions.\n\nChoosing to stay out east, Wax committed to play his college football at Syracuse. He saw game time right away, playing in 11 games with one start as a true freshman. He ended the year with 33 tackles, 5.5 tackles or loss, and three sacks.\n\nWax earned a starting job as a true sophomore, playing in all 12 games and making 60 tackles to go with nine tackles for loss, five sacks, one pass breakup, one interception, and a forced fumble. In 2022, Wax started 13 more games and earned Honorable Mention All-ACC honors after posting 91 tackles, 10 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a pair of fumble recoveries with a blocked kick.\n\nWax’s best season came in 2023 when he was named a Second-Team All-ACC selection with career-highs across the board. He ended that year with 110 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, three pass breakups, and four forced fumbles.\n\nUnfortunately Wax missed five of 13 possible games in his final collegiate season, but still managed to earn Honorable Mention All-ACC honors once again with 44 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one pick, one pass breakup, two forced fumbles, and another fumble recovery.\n\nDespite a long and productive career, Wax went undrafted in 2025 and ultimately signed as a UDFA with the Chargers.\n\nWax played mainly on special teams but earned more snaps when the Bolts rested their starters to end the year. He finished 2025 with 21 tackles and a tackle for loss.\n\n\nmarlowe. wax. 📺 | <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonCBS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nfloncbs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/NqPxbfty4n\">pic.twitter.com/NqPxbfty4n</a>— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href=\"https://x.com/chargers/status/2007962488092914076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe Good\n\nShowed some flashes in limited snaps as a rookie during the regular season but had better tape during the preseason which helped him earn a spot on the final roster.\n\nPlays bigger than his measurements and will mix it up in the middle as a run defender. Puts his helmet into ballcarriers and doesn’t often fall backwards after making contact.\n\nRecorded a great three-cone time of 6.98 at his pro day, showing he’s got excellent lateral athleticism.\n\n\nmarlowe wax? nah, marlowe sacks. 📺 | CBS2 LA <a href=\"https://t.co/Ky48RIeLx6\">pic.twitter.com/Ky48RIeLx6</a>— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href=\"https://x.com/chargers/status/1959430382853804527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 24, 2025</a>\n\n\nThe Bad\n\nUndersized for the position and will have to continue earning his way as a special-teamer.\n\nWill have to put on better mass to hold up as a middle linebacker in base packages.\n\n2026 Outlook\n\nWax looked good for an undrafted free agent rookie when he got on the field either during the preseason or late in the regular season. He is a no-nonsense player who simply puts his head down and goes to work. The Chargers liked what they saw during the preseason and gave him a spot on the active roster. Wax’s biggest obstacle to making the active roster again will be third-year linebacker Junior Colson and his health. If Colson comes back and looks like the player they drafted in the third round back in 2024, then Wax may be an odd man out before landing on the PS. Either way, Wax should stick around in LA for another season as he continues to develop.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784060343;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Los Angeles Chargers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6782;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Young\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3017;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7e0144c2dd45972d25010a58c21b2c5a\";s:5:\"title\";s:85:\"Giants expect Cam Skattebo to be ready \"early in camp,\" Malik Nabers \"not far behind\"\";s:4:\"link\";s:130:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/giants-expect-cam-skattebo-early-in-camp-malik-nabers-not-far-behind\";s:11:\"description\";s:106:\"Giants head coach John Harbaugh provided updates on a couple of players returning from injuries this week.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2856:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_phiharperresponse_260714\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"427394\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_phiharperresponse_260714\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_phiharperresponse_260714\",\"league\":\"MLB\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Baseball\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Philadelphia Phillies\",\"title\": \"Discussing Harper\'s statement on 2024 Cameo video\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/discussing-bryce-harpers-statement-regarding-2024-cameo-video\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-14T14:39:54Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Giants head coach John Harbaugh provided updates on a couple of players returning from injuries this week. Running back Cam Skattebo and wide receiver Malik Nabers are both coming off of season-ending injuries and Skattebo was further along when the team wrapped up their offseason program. During an appearance on The Domonique Foxworth Show, Harbaugh said that remains the case and that Skattebo\'s ankle should be well enough for him to be working in the first days of training camp. The timeline for Nabers isn\'t as clear, but Harbaugh said the wideout is \"not far behind\" his teammate. “They\'re <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7zqafQQk2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doing well</a>,” Harbaugh said. \"They\'re both rehabbing every day, working super hard. I would say they\'re on schedule. People hear that, and they\'re like, ‘Well, what does that mean?’ It\'s like, well, ‘I don\'t really know because nobody knows. They\'re doing well, and they\'re getting better every day. I feel like Skatt will be ready early on in camp, really quick. And then Malik will be working his way into practice as camp gets started one way or another. To what degree, we will find out. There’s a lot of optimism about both those two guys right now.\"Full recoveries for both players are central to any optimism about the Giants\' hopes for the 2026 season, so their status once camp gets underway will be the subject of much attention. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784060161;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3018;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d5d04e44e5b4f959e0b5d4e28c028fe2\";s:5:\"title\";s:70:\"Kevin Byard: A.J. 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A.J. Brown is the Patriots\' top wideout this season.What a difference a No. 1 wideout makes.Patriots safety Kevin Byard compared Brown\'s presence to Justin Jefferson\'s presence with the Vikings. Byard, who played with Brown in Philadelphia for 10 games in 2023, faced Jefferson four times in the past two seasons in Chicago.\"When I was in Chicago, we obviously <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/SiriusXMNFL/status/2076758565155725356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">played against a guy</a> in Justin Jefferson, and, for the most part, you need to point out where Justin Jefferson was on every single play,\" Byard said on SiriusXM NFL Radio. \"It\'s the same thing with A.J. When I\'m lined up at safety, and I\'m deep back there, 12, 14, 15 yards, whatever, I\'m going to identify where\'s A.J.? You know what I mean? Like where\'s he at? Is he lined up way out on the boundary at the X? Is he lined up in the slot or whatever? Let\'s identify where he is, and now I can kind of get a good base on, OK, this is where the No. 1 player is. The running back\'s here; tight end\'s here. So, it just shifts your philosophy on how you want to play defense.\"Brown\'s presence will give Drake Maye better matchups, even if the three-time Pro Bowler is covered. \"Do you play cloud over top of [Brown]? \'Cause you don\'t really want to leave him one-on-one,\" Byard said. \"I mean that\'s what A.J. does best. He\'s going to run those slants, those quick dig routes, those go balls. I don\'t think anybody in the league is better than him when it comes to those routes and being able to break a tackle and take it the distance. So, he\'s just a phenomenal athlete, phenomenal talent.\"The Patriots upgraded their No. 2 wide receiver, too, by signing Romeo Doubs.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784059382;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. 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(Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhen and where: Week 2 at home\n\nKey additions: HC Robert Saleh, OC Brian Daboll, WR Wandale Robinson, EDGE John Franklin-Myers, CB Alontae Taylor, CB Cordale Flott\n\nKey subtractions: TE Chig Okonkwo, EDGE Arden Key, G Kevin Zeitler, EDGE Jihad Ward\n\nLast season: Tied for the worst record in the league for the second straight season\n\nThe question for this team: Is this a serious team?\n\nThe easy question is some version of “can Cam Ward make the year 2 jump” but that doesn’t really matter for the Titans. Even if he does, the rest of this franchise is a joke.\n\nComing off a 3-14 season, a new head coach should bring in a culture change. <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/robert-saleh-removing-all-seed-oils-from-the-titans-facility-was-a-top-priority\">Let’s take a look at how that’s going</a>: \n\n\n“One of the first things we did here was get rid of all the seed oils in the building”\n\n\nRobert Saleh has moved beyond <a href=\"https://x.com/dcsportsbog/status/1213097561206263808\">adding and removing ping pong tables</a>. He probably also believes the 49ers practice facility is being poisoned by a power station.\n\nNot ingesting seed oils will be 12 free agents signed to contracts with at least $1M guaranteed. A low bar, but 8 of those 12 players came from losing teams in 2025. Four were from the Giants, including three of their five highest guaranteed contracts. Of the 26 total free agents they signed, 14 previously played for either Saleh or offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Bringing a different type of losing culture is technically a culture change. \n\nTennessee entered the offseason with about $105M in cap space. They spent half of it. There are two ways to view this.\n\nOn the one hand, quality free agents are not coming to this team in this state, so there’s no reason to spend money just to spend money. There are several avenues by which bad teams stay bad, one of them is by handing out undeserving contracts due to not understanding the free agent market, or trying to look like they are doing something, or both.\n\nOn the other hand, the Titans aren’t going anywhere by augmenting a terrible roster with cast offs from other bad rosters, most of whom were parts of the losing teams their play callers were in charge of.\n\nThe Titans have won 6 total games in the last two years, and just one of them was against a winning team. 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Again.Via Rich Cimini of ESPN, Davie, Florida, police have <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/RichCimini/status/2077104386744926616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declared inactive</a> the case arising from a June 21 dispute between Smith and a woman at his home.The investigation has ended with no charges being brought.That said, \"additional information or evidence\" could resurrect the case. For now, however, nothing more will be done.\"No further investigative steps can be reasonably taken with the information presently available,\" the investigator\'s report said, per Cimini.The NFL could investigate Smith under the Personal Conduct Policy. That would hinge on an alleged victim cooperating with the league, if the league decides to explore the situation.The situation emerged when a woman named \"Kristen\" <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/police-investigated-assault-allegation-against-geno-smith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted a video</a> on social media in which she claimed Smith \"beat my ass.\" After saying it is not an \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-assault-allegation-against-geno-smith-is-not-an-active-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">active case</a>,\" the authorities decided to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/davie-florida-police-will-continue-to-investigate-assault-allegation-against-geno-smith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">continue to investigate</a>.On June 23, the NFL said it was \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-is-aware-of-geno-smith-investigation-but-declines-further-comment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aware</a>\" of the situation but declined further comment.Traded by the Raiders back to the team that had picked him in the second round of the 2013 draft, Smith is expected to be the Jets\' starting quarterback in 2026.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784058324;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1373;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Geno Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3021;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3a1d416fc5ce1e23f2a15930d43dc1dd\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"3 Rookies To Target: The 2026 Rookies Your Draft Board Is Sleeping On\";s:4:\"link\";s:106:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1uwikya/3_rookies_to_target_the_2026_rookies_your_draft/\";s:11:\"description\";s:936:\"The article\'s angle: rookie draft value gets mispriced, and a few 2026 prospects offer more upside than their draft cost suggests. Three picks: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Raiders) — No. 1 overall, strong-armed and accurate but shaky under pressure; a full-time starting job plus an upgraded O-line and Brock Bowers as a safety valve make him a solid QB1 stash. Ted Hurst (WR, Buccaneers) — Third-round athletic freak (6\'4\", 4.42) stepping into the target vacancy left by Mike Evans; route-running is still raw, but the opportunity is real. Skyler Bell (WR, Bills) — Fourth-rounder with standout college production (101/1,278/13) and elite efficiency, now catching passes from Josh Allen. The author\'s pick for best value of the three. Bottom line: all three are pitched as buy-low candidates whose situations (scheme, target share, QB play) outstrip their current market cost. submitted by /u/Old-Oven1693 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1249:\"The article\'s angle: rookie draft value gets mispriced, and a few 2026 prospects offer more upside than their draft cost suggests. Three picks: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Raiders) — No. 1 overall, strong-armed and accurate but shaky under pressure; a full-time starting job plus an upgraded O-line and Brock Bowers as a safety valve make him a solid QB1 stash. Ted Hurst (WR, Buccaneers) — Third-round athletic freak (6\'4\", 4.42) stepping into the target vacancy left by Mike Evans; route-running is still raw, but the opportunity is real. Skyler Bell (WR, Bills) — Fourth-rounder with standout college production (101/1,278/13) and elite efficiency, now catching passes from Josh Allen. The author\'s pick for best value of the three. 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Here is what […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2672:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Jordyn Brooks #20 of the Miami Dolphins walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn the same day as he was named a<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120885/jordyn-brooks-named-a-top-10-linebacker-in-nfl\"> top-10 linebacker</a> in the National Football League by ESPN in a poll of unnamed coaches, executives and scouts, Miami Dolphins defender Jordyn Brooks also found himself being honored by landing at #67 (insert sophomoric hand gesture here) on the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2026-nos-70-61\">NFL Top 100 list</a>. \n\n\n\n\nJB makes his <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLTop100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLTop100</a> debut 😎 <a href=\"https://t.co/eVf8VPdlp3\">pic.twitter.com/eVf8VPdlp3</a>— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) <a href=\"https://x.com/MiamiDolphins/status/2077045558842184019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nHere is what the league’s website had to say about Miami’s stud.\n\n\n“Brooks is one of the NFL’s surest tackling machines. He led the league in solo tackles (99) for a second occasion last season, and for the first time paced all defenders in total takedowns to earn distinction as both an All -Pro and a top-100 player. He was everywhere for a Miami defense that finished 24th in points allowed without a lot of other difference makers surrounding the off-ball backer. Brooks performed regardless of his situation, as seen in his 92.0 PFF run defense grade and a sterling 3.2% missed tackle rate.”\n\n\nDespite the lengthy list of accolades Brooks is receiving this offseason, one thing he has yet to receive is an extended contract from the Dolphins. After watching fellow “pillars” (according to new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan) like running back De’Von Achane and center Aaron Brewer sign big-money deals with Miami earlier this year, Brooks is still waiting to be shown the bag. 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(Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLas Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/134083/raiders-news-fernando-mendoza-jermod-mccoy-contrats-not-signed\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-draft/134083/raiders-news-fernando-mendoza-jermod-mccoy-contrats-not-signed\">remains unsigned</a>.\n\nIt’s not an issue yet, but with the Raiders’ rookie training camp reporting date looking in nine days, time is running short.\n\nStill, it’s not unusual for the the top pick to be unsigned this close to training camp. Here is a look at the past 10 No. 1 overall picks and their signing dates:\n\n2025, Cam Ward, Tennessee Tians, May 21.\n\n2024, Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, July 16.\n\n2023, Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers, July 21.\n\n2022, Trayvon Walker, Jacksonville Jaguars, May 12.\n\n2021, Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars, July 5.\n\n2020, Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals, July 28.\n\n2019, Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals, May 9.\n\n2018, Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns, July 24.\n\n2017, Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns, May 19.\n\n2016, Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams, June 9.\n\nSo, four of the 10 players signed after today’s date and none of them went back July 28. The Raiders’ first full team training camp practice is July 29. 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Once again, we only have one question for you and it’s all about Sam Darnold.\n\nThe Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback had a dream debut season, continuing the quality play he started with the Minnesota Vikings and <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-super-bowl/162494/super-bowl-2026-score-seahawks-defense-dominates-lombardi-trophy\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"162494\">winning the Super Bowl</a>. Darnold threw for 25 touchdowns in the regular season, with another five in the postseason to give him an even 30 in his inaugural year in Seattle. \n\nDarnold won’t have Klint Kubiak or Kenneth Walker III anymore, but his starting offensive line will be the same, he has a full offseason with Rashid Shaheed, and the expected return of Tory Horton during training camp. New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury wasn’t brought on to reinvent the wheel or completely deviate from Kubiak’s offense, so the learning curve should not be particularly steep. \n\nWhat do you think? 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In his place, the Commanders promoted the Assistant QB coach, David Blough, to orchestrate the offense. The Commanders re-signed LT Laremy Tunsil to a 2-year deal worth $60M. They also added offensive fire power in free agency with the signing of TE Chig Okonkwo to a 3-year $27M deal and RB Rachaad White to a 1-year $2M “prove it” deal. In the draft they selected one of my favorite WR prospects in Antonio Williams out of Clemson. They also selected Penn State’s all-time leading rusher in RB Kaytron Allen. If QB Jayden Daniels remains healthy this should be an exciting offense with undervalued pieces that we can buy into for fantasy. Whomever wins the RB1 role should have weekly RB2 upside. Chig Okonkwo will look to flirt with high-end TE2 upside, which we’ve seen in the back half of every season of his career. There is no cemented WR2 or even #2 target in this offense. It could be Chig, Antonio Williams, or I guess Brandon Aiyuk if he can get his act together. 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On Tuesday, he dropped his list of linebackers, which featured Green Bay Packer Edggerin Cooper as the 9th overall player on the list. Here’s how the full […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3943:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 23: Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper #56 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, at Lambeau Field on December 23, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has been running his annual top-10 series this month, where he asks executives, coaches, scouts and analysts who the best players at each position are. On Tuesday, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">he dropped his list of linebackers</a>, which featured Green Bay Packer Edggerin Cooper as the 9th overall player on the list.\n\nHere’s how the full top-10 breaks down:\n\n\nFred Warner, 49ers\n\n\n\nRoquan Smith, Ravens\n\n\n\nCarson Schwesinger, Browns\n\n\n\nZack Baun, Eagles\n\n\n\nJack Campbell, Lions\n\n\n\nAzeez Al-Shaair, Texans\n\n\n\nJordyn Brooks, Dolphins\n\n\n\nNick Bolton, Chiefs\n\n\n\nEdgerrin Cooper, Packers\n\n\n\nDevin Lloyd, Panthers\n\n\nAccording to Fowler, 8 of the 10 linebackers who made the top-10 list were unranked on at least one person’s ballot, with the exceptions being Warner (lowest: 5th) and Baun (lowest: 10th). I think that sort of paints the picture of the linebacker landscape in the NFL in general: It’s healthy Fred Warner and then everyone else.\n\nHere is what Fowler wrote about Cooper:\n\n\nWhen the Packers let Quay Walker hit free agency, they had another star linebacker around whom to build.\n\n\n\n“He has the size, speed and run-and-hit ability that few have,” a veteran NFL defensive coach said. “He can really go.”\n\n\n\nCooper’s 17 career tackles for loss are the most for a Packers player over their first two seasons since Clay Matthews III had 35 in 2009-10. The 6-foot-2, 229-pound Cooper forced two fumbles and recovered a fumble in 2025, and his run stop win rate was 33%.\n\n\n\nCooper is a bullet in the open field. But his 4.51-second 40-yard dash time isn’t the only reason why he plays fast.\n\n\n\n“It’s his mind,” a high-ranking AFC official said. “He sees it and can anticipate.”\n\n\nFor what it’s worth, the only player younger than Cooper (25) to make the top-10 is the Browns’ Carson Schwesinger (23), who was the defensive rookie of the year last season.\n\nBeyond the top-10, the following players made the honorable mention list:\n\n\nQuay Walker, Raiders\n\n\n\nDeMarvion Overshown, Cowboys\n\n\n\nPatrick Queen, Steelers\n\n\n\nDemario Davis, Jets\n\n\nThe Packers let Walker hit free agency this offseason, and will likely be awarded a fifth-round compensatory draft pick in 2027 for allowing him to sign with the Raiders. Here was the quote on Walker just missing the top-10 cut:\n\n\n“The light finally came on for him last year. I thought he diagnosed the run game better than in the past. He has always been fast, long and can hit.” — NFC assistant coach\n\n\nAnother Packer made the “also receiving votes” tier, linebacker Zaire Franklin, who should replace Walker in the Mike linebacker spot in 2026. Below are all of the linebackers “also receiving votes”:\n\n\nTremaine Edmunds\n\n\n\nFrankie Luvu\n\n\n\nBobby Wagner (how?)\n\n\n\nFoyesade Oluokun\n\n\n\nErnest Jones IV\n\n\n\nZaire Franklin\n\n\n\nT.J. 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But while that’s made him a perennial Pro Bowler as a return specialist, it’s never really translated to a significant offensive role. With a lot of new players in the mix this summer, just how strong is Turpin’s grip on […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14442:\"\n\n\n \n SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 2: KaVontae Turpin #9 of the Dallas Cowboys poses for a picture during a Pro Bowl team practice during the NFL Pro Bowl Games at Moscone Center South on February 2, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDespite turning 30 next month, KaVontae Turpin should remain the Cowboys’ fastest man in 2026. But while that’s made him a perennial Pro Bowler as a return specialist, it’s never really translated to a significant offensive role. With a lot of new players in the mix this summer, just how strong is Turpin’s grip on his roster spot?\n\nBackground\n\nYears in NFL: 4 Acquired by: Free agent (2022)\n\nDespite reported 4.31 speed and nation-leading stats as a punt returner coming out of TCU in 2019, the NFL seemingly shut Turpin out because of multiple off-field issues related to domestic violence. He was dismissed by the Horned Frogs in October 2018 because of these repeated incidents, having to hold his own private workout for scouts as he wasn’t invited to the Combine or TCU’s Pro Day. He went undrafted in 2019 and signed with a team in the Indoor Football League a year later, but never played due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nTurpin continued to find work in alternative professional leagues from 2021-2022: another indoor league, The Spring League, the European League, and then the USFL. His one year with the New Jersey Generals was a big one. being named USFL Most Valuable Player for his work on offense and in the return game.\n\nA few weeks later, Turpin was signed by the Cowboys at the start of their 2022 training camp. He cemented his role as the team’s return specialist with two long touchdowns, one on a kickoff and the other on a punt, in a preseason game against the Chargers. He was a true specialist as a rookie, only getting four touches on offense, but earning a Pro Bowl trip as a returner.\n\nCoaches have since tried to find more ways to get Turpin the ball. He was targeted 18 times in 2023, 52 in 2024, and 38 last year. He’s also had between 11 and 17 rushing attempts in each of the last three seasons. But the return work, which has led to three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections, is what’s kept him employed.\n\nContract Status\n\nYears Left: 2 2026 Cap Hit: $4.64 million\n\nBecause he remains on the bottom half of the WR depth chart, Turpin’s contract could put him in the crosshair. The average value of his contract puts him in the top 60 for all NFL receivers, which is hardly where he ranks in terms of offensive contribution. Without the accolades as a returner, he’d be a goner.\n\n2026 Projections\n\nRole: Backup WR & KR/PR Specialist Roster Chance: 90%\n\nIf another player with more value on offense and defense can also be a solid return man, Dallas could decide that there’s a better use for Turpin’s money and roster spot. We don’t think it’s likely, hence the 90%, but it’s not unreasonable. And as he does turn 30 this August, Turpin’s most important asset is always at risk of declining. Any diminished speed could quickly be his undoing.\n\nOne threat who’s likely to be on the team and in a significant role is RB Jaydon Blue. A speedster in his own right, Blue is the lead candidate to be Javonte Williams’ backup. If he can add return duties to his workload, Blue could make Turpin expendable. Dallas did let him return a few kickoffs last season, though only when Turpin was out with a minor injury.\n\nRookie safety Caleb Downs was reportedly getting work as a punt returner during OTAs, which he also handled at times in college. Though he doesn’t have sub 4.4 speed like Turpin or Blue, Downs’ vision and football instincts can be just as deadly in a punt returner. But given his expected major role on defense, Dallas may not want to risk Downs getting hurt on special teams.\n\nThere are plenty of other options who could emerge this summer. One might be rookie WR Anthony Smith, who has 4.32 speed but wasn’t a return man the last few years in college. Going from WR1 at ECU to Dallas’ roster bubble should have him looking for other way to provide value.\n\nIt’s still Turpin’s job to lose, of course. Other guys have speed, but he has proven dynamic skills as a returner which maximize his athletic gifts. It’s hard to imagine Dallas dumping a player that gives them a weekly edge over most competition. As long as Blue, Downs, or someone else doesn’t show significant prowess in the return game, Turpin should be safe for at least one more season.\n\n\n\nCheck out our previous player profiles from this series:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206504\">RB Israel Abanikanda</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208527\">P Bryan Anger</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207786\">S Justin Barron</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207788\">G T.J. Bass</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205224\">C Cooper Beebe</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208095\">CB DaRon Bland</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209024/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-jaydon-blue\">RB Jaydon Blue</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204211/2026-roster-guard-tyler-booker-contract-depth-chart\">G Tyler Booker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208256\">CB Josh Butler</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204775\">S Alijah Clark</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208254\">OT Ajani Cornelius</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208085\">RB Malik Davis</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209616\">S Caleb Downs</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207628\">DT Tommy Dunn</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207283\">CB Cobie Durant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205227/2026-roster-rundown-edge-donovan-ezeiruaku\">OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207635\">TE Princeton Fant</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204926\">TE Jake Ferguson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206780\">WR Ryan Flournoy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209284/2026-roster-rundown-outside-linebacker-rashan-gary\">OLB Rashan Gary</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206682\">C Matt Hennessy</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205717\">S Malik Hooker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206500\">OLB James Houston</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208089\">QB Sam Howell</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206318/2026-roster-review-wide-receiver-jordan-hudson\">WR Jordan Hudson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204321/2026-projections-linebacker-shemar-james-contract-role\">LB Shemar James</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204459/2026-roster-guard-trevor-keegan-backup-competition\">G Trevor Keegan</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206555\">CB Derion Kendrick</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208525\">WR CeeDee Lamb</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207003\">OLB Isaiah Land</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208087\">OLB Marist Liufau</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206399/2026-roster-rundown-safety-p-j-locke\">S P.J. Locke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204762\">FB Hunter Luepke</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/204999\">RB Phil Mafah</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/206029/2026-roster-rundown-quarterback-joe-milton-iii\">QB Joe Milton III</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204256/2026-wide-reciever-jonathan-mingo-contract-trade\">WR Jonathan Mingo</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205228\">CB Devin Moore</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208252\">DT Otito Ogbonnia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205755\">LB DeMarvion Overshown</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209619\">QB Dak Prescott</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209621\">CB Shavon Revel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206484\">TE DJ Rogers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207093\">TE Luke Schoonmaker</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204456/2026-veteran-long-snapper-trent-sieg\">LS Trent Sieg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205884\">WR Anthony Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209242\">G Tyler Smith</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208249\">TE Brevyn Spann-Ford</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205769/2026-roster-rundown-offensive-tackle-terence-steele\">OT Terence Steele</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205851\">CB Reddy Steward</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207279\">OT Nate Thomas</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207789\">S Jalen Thompson</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/205972\">DT Jay Toia</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209527/2026-roster-review-tight-end-michael-trigg\">TE Michael Trigg</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207782\">WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/204634/2026-roster-review-edge-tyrus-wheat\">OLB Tyrus Wheat</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/207439/2026-roster-rundown-running-back-javonte-williams\">RB Javonte Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/208529\">DT Quinnen Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/205145/2026-roster-review-edge-sam-williams\">OLB Sam Williams</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/209238\">LB Dee Winters</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/206771\">DT D.J. Withers</a> | <a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/e/207642\">S Julius Wood</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784050200;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8917;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"KaVontae Turpin\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3030;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d30056d2158678dad44436be49d9e1f5\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"Report: At least five teams have checked in on Stefon Diggs\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-at-least-five-teams-have-checked-in-on-stefon-diggs\";s:11:\"description\";s:85:\"Diggs recently said that \"you can’t name\" a No. 2 receiver that is better than him.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2617:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_phiharperresponse_260714\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"427394\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_phiharperresponse_260714\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_phiharperresponse_260714\",\"league\":\"MLB\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Baseball\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Philadelphia Phillies\",\"title\": \"Discussing Harper\'s statement on 2024 Cameo video\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/discussing-bryce-harpers-statement-regarding-2024-cameo-video\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-14T14:39:54Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Wide receiver Stefon Diggs has not landed a job since being released by the Patriots in March, but there\'s enough time for that to change before training camps open later this month. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that at least five teams <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2076785150646481275?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have been checking in</a> on Diggs of late. There\'s no word on which teams make up that list or how likely it is that one of them has interest in moving forward with a deal. The report comes shortly after Diggs shared his belief that \"you <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/free-agent-stefon-diggs-says-no-wr2-is-better-than-him\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can’t name</a> a No. 2 [wide receiver] better than me\" anywhere in the league. Others would dispute that assertion, but Diggs is coming off a productive season with the Patriots. Diggs returned from a 2024 torn ACL to post 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in 17 regular season games. He added 14 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in the postseason, but the Patriots released him for cap reasons before acquiring A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784050164;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3031;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"987b088b2a29cc905d44632462e8dbcc\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"Rams urged to trade for DeMario Douglas; should they?\";s:4:\"link\";s:100:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143601/rams-trade-ideas-demario-douglas-patriots\";s:11:\"description\";s:345:\"The Los Angeles Rams need a third receiver behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and a potential trade target could be waiting for them on the East Coast. Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton said L.A. should consider trading for Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas, if New England doesn’t deal wideout Kayshon Boutte this summer. “The Rams have […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6091:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: DeMario Douglas #3 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi\'s Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams need a third receiver behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and a potential trade target could be waiting for them on the East Coast. <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25454350-1-trade-each-nfl-team-should-consider-2026-season-starts\">Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton</a> said L.A. should consider trading for Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas, if New England doesn’t deal wideout Kayshon Boutte this summer.\n\n\n“The Rams have one of the league’s best receiver tandems with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, but the No. 3 spot is wide open. Although Nacua and Adams frequently shift inside the formation, the offense could fit in a primary slot receiver.\n\n\n\nLos Angeles may be able to acquire Douglas in exchange for a late 2027 draft pick. He saw a drop-off in his receiving numbers last season, and the Patriots added wideouts A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason.”\n\n\nThe Patriots have invested heavily in the wide receiver position this offseason after parting ways with the productive Stefon Diggs. New England signed Doubs to a four-year, $68 million deal in free agency, and then acquired A.J. Brown from the Eagles in June. Those investments alone signify that Douglas and teammate Boutte could be on their way out if any teams get desperate for wide receiver help ahead of the regular season. \n\nDouglas would undoubtedly have a chance to stand out in Hollywood, as Los Angeles has yet to find a solid pass catching option outside of the Nacua-Adams tandem.\n\nThroughout his first two seasons in the league, Douglas was a top target for the Patriots, which wasn’t hard to do given the state of the roster in the late Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo days. From 2023-24, he amassed 115 receptions on 166 targets for 1,182 yards and three touchdowns. Last season, he had career lows in targets (46), receptions (31) and receiving yards (447). He also didn’t start a game in 2025 for the first time in his career. \n\nMuch of his decline in production can be attributed to other wideouts on the roster earning more playing time. <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/2025-snap-counts.htm\">According to Pro Football Reference</a>, Douglas played 288 snaps (26.3%) during the regular season, which was behind four other New England receivers:\n\nMack Hollins – 657 snaps (60.1%)\n\nKayshon Boutte – 607 snaps (55.5%)\n\nStefon Diggs – 598 snaps (54.6%)\n\nKyle Williams – 336 snaps (30.7%)\n\nHis decline in production is troubling at first glance, yet much of it was due to the Pats having more mouths to feed in ’25 compared to the previous two seasons. Diggs and Hollins were added in free agency last offseason, while Williams was selected in the 2025 NFL draft. Because of that, he saw a 36% drop in his snap counts after averaging at least 55% of the offense’s snaps in his first two years. \n\nDouglas has plenty of potential despite the drop. For one, he’s shown explosiveness, as demonstrated by his 6.2 career yards after the catch per reception average. He has additionally become a more reliable playmaker, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougDe00.htm\">improving his number of drops</a> from seven in 2024 to just two last season. The third-year pass catcher was even the team’s second-leading receiver in the Super Bowl against the Seahawks, only behind Hollins, showing that he can step up in big games. \n\n\nHow will the New England Patriots utilize WR DeMario Douglas throughout the 2026-27 NFL season? <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NEPats?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NEPats</a> Douglas has shown flashes of explosiveness but will have to fight for snaps in a crowded WR room. He could become the best gadget guy in football. <a href=\"https://t.co/3m0eQSrSgH\">pic.twitter.com/3m0eQSrSgH</a>— Patriots Lead (@Patriots_Lead) <a href=\"https://x.com/Patriots_Lead/status/2074138426924847539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe greatest compliment a WR can ever receive comes from the player throwing them the ball. Patriots quarterback and MVP runner-up Drake Maye (sorry to do you like that, dude) spoke highly of Douglas earlier this summer. Maye recognizes a solid talent like Douglas, which should be deemed a ringing endorsement for anyone interested in his services, including the Rams. \n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots</a> QB Drake Maye on WR DeMario Douglas: “Since I got here as a rookie he always just does the right thing. He does the right thing, makes the right plays, makes catches. He’s hard to cover… You can’t guard him in a phone booth… He’s so good at breaking off of man… <a href=\"https://t.co/6kYebmpHzq\">pic.twitter.com/6kYebmpHzq</a>— Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) <a href=\"https://x.com/LosTalksPats/status/2064794597260460219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nLos Angeles has done everything possible this offseason to further cement a Super Bowl-contending roster, with WR3 the most glaring hole left to be filled. Douglas has plenty of ground to make up in New England with their new additions, yet that wouldn’t be the case as much with the Rams, who have yet to find a quality option behind Nacua and Adams. 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I went in-depth with Rob Lowder on the same topic. Where I had Demarcus Robinson falling victim to a numbers game, he believes the same could be true for wide receiver Christian Kirk. Today we’ll spin it to surprise makes. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3967:\"\n\n\n \n MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: Mikail Kamara #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after blocking a punt that was recovered for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOn Monday, we discussed a couple of <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/160378/2-surprise-cut-candidates-for-the-49ers-ahead-of-training-camp\">potential surprise cuts</a> on the San Francisco 49ers. I went in-depth with <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MliHUmGYaLYf4dPVpmpWo?si=88b5a6dd11904746\">Rob Lowder on the same topic</a>. Where I had Demarcus Robinson falling victim to a numbers game, he believes the same could be true for wide receiver Christian Kirk.\n\nToday we’ll spin it to surprise makes. It won’t be easy for somebody on the offensive side to make the roster unexpectedly. You cannot say the same for a defense that added a new defensive coordinator and is coming off a season with one of the worst pass rushes and coverage units in the league.\n\n2 surprise roster “makes”\n\nLarry Worth III\n\nWe made the argument for moving on from Ji’Ayir Brown. The team won’t part ways with Brown unless someone else is capable of filling in for him. Maybe that person isn’t on the roster yet. But what if he is?\n\nMy longshot is Larry Worth III. He is listed as a linebacker and is wearing a number in the 40s, but his positional versatility is something the 49ers should take advantage of. Look at the different spots Worth III lined up in a game against Notre Dame last season:\n\nAn off-ball linebacker walked down head-up over a tight end, mugged up in the A-gap as a blitzer, lined up over a slot receiver, and played as a deep safety.\n\nWorth III is a superb athlete, too. He’s 6’2″, 226 pounds. He ran a 4.66 40-yard dash, which may not impress. However, he had a 37.5″ vertical and an 11-foot-2-inch broad jump. That broad jump would’ve tied Sonny Styles for the longest at the NFL Combine at his position.\n\nI’d look at Worth III more as a positionless player who can do multiple jobs. Add in his athleticism, and at the very worst, he could cover kicks for you on special teams and give you a look on scout team in practice. With a little seasoning, he could be a player you use in sub-packages when you’re trying to field a defense full of speed.\n\nWorth III played on a horrific defense in college, so his skill set flew under the radar. The 49ers would be wise to put him into different roles, much like in college, and not let an athlete like this walk out the door.\n\nMikail Kamara\n\nRob’s pick was Kamara. Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Keion White, Sam Okuayinonu, Romello Height. Kamara is fighting an uphill battle.\n\nHe’s on the small side at 6’0 5/8″ and 250 pounds. Size, length, strength, and bend go against him. But Kamara found ways to win for the national champions. He’s a 6th-year senior with a high motor and an impressive pass rush repertoire.\n\nKamara had the 13th-best pressure rate in the class. To me, he’s more of a “clean-up” sack guy, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. During the preseason, Kamara will go against third- and fourth-stringers fighting for their lives to make the roster. He’ll be in a prime position to put up good numbers.\n\nKamara can help himself if he proves he can rush the passer from both the edge and the interior. 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Since the Las Vegas Raiders traded up to draft the tight end in 2023, there has been big expectations for the Notre Dame product. While he has had some solid moments, things haven’t really clicked on a consistent […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2753:\"\n\n\n \n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 23: Michael Mayer #87 of the Las Vegas Raiders enters the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s face it; we’ve said this before: This upcoming season is a critical one for Michael Mayer.\n\nSince the Las Vegas Raiders traded up to draft the tight end in 2023, there has been big expectations for the Notre Dame product. While he has had some solid moments, things haven’t really clicked on a consistent basis for Mayer.\n\nDrafted to be a top-tier tight end, Mayer’s role changed somewhat in 2024 when the Raiders unexpectedly drafted a falling Brock Bowers in the first round. Bowers instantly showed he was an elite player, reducing Mayer’s role some.\n\nStill, teams use double tight sets a lot and here has been expectations for Mayer. That remains the same this year under in head coach Klint Kubiak. So, there is a chance for Mayer to have a big role in the Raiders’ offense along with Bowers. This season is of extreme importance for Mayer’s NFL future.\n\nHe is set to become a free agent next offseason. So, if he does finally put together a strong season, He could become a top free agent target and he could make a ton of money. However, if he doesn’t produce much and he is blocked by Bowers’ presence in the offense, Mayer may look to move on to get a better chance elsewhere albeit on a likely modest contract.\n\nBowers will be eligible for a second contract next year and the Raiders will likely want to lock him up as soon as they can. It, of course, won’t come cheaply, though. So, the Raiders may not want to invest in two tight ends for the long term regardless of the season Mayer has in 2026.\n\nSo, yes, this is a big season coming up for Mayer. Do you think Mayer will be playing his final season with the Raiders?\n\n\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784048640;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Las Vegas Raiders Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9482;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Mayer\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3034;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cc51ae00463b409a1f842baaadaae014\";s:5:\"title\";s:71:\"John Harbaugh: NY Giants won’t take QB run game away from Jaxson Dart\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165282/john-harbaugh-wont-take-qb-run-game-away-from-jaxson-dart\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"The New York Giants know that quarterback Jaxson Dart needs to avoid some of the big hits he took last season. 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Then, it opens up your play-action passing game. … That stuff, we’re gonna be in those worlds.\n\n\n\n“But now we can also get in the gun or we can get in the pistol, and we can run RPOs, we can run quarterback-driven runs with Jaxson Dart, a lot of the stuff that we hand in Baltimore with Lamar, as well. That’s passes that are almost run reads. So now if they want to defend the pass, the quick-game pass, you can just hand the ball off to a softer front and give your guards and centers and tackles a chance to double-team defensive linemen off the ball because there’s less people in there to get off the double team quicker and you can block people longer.\n\n\n\n“So, that all kind of goes together on first and second down to create problems for the defense, and I just feel like it all starts with the quarterback. Jaxson is a guy that does give you a chance to live in all those different worlds. So, if he can do it, then we’re gonna do it, and that’s what we’re planning on doing.”\n\n\nDart missed two games last season with a concussion suffered while running with the ball in a game against the Chicago Bears. He was also checked in-game for concussions on four other occasions, including a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.\n\nDart spoke this spring about making “mature decisions” and trying to stay available.\n\n“Just having the experience last year of sitting out two games, I hadn’t done that in my career. So, I just hated that time of not being out there with my teammates,” Dart said. “So obviously I understand the most important thing is to be out there. So, you just grow and learn from things. And I think I’m going to do a good job at it this year for sure.”\n\nHarbaugh is, of course, familiar with the dangers presented by a running quarterback — both to the opposition and to your own team. He saw both sides while coaching Jackson. He realizes “things can happen out there” even if a quarterback tries to protect himself.\n\n\n“I mean, he’s aware of it,” Harbaugh said of the importance of Dart staying healthy. “You got a fine line. I remember hearing the same thing about Lamar, and the same things were said about Lamar really every year but especially after the first season. It’s unsustainable the way he plays. It’s never gonna last. You’ve got to protect him. He can’t run as much.” You say something like that to Lamar, and he kinda just looks at you like you’ve got three heads. It’s like, ‘No, I’m gonna play ball, I’m gonna play ball.‘ I just knew, I trusted that he was gonna protect himself because he wants to be out there and he wants to play and it’s not the type of a sport where you [can] put yourself in bubble wrap. You’re gonna play ball and you’re gonna get tackled and things can happen out there.\n\n\n\n“But I do think playing the game in a way that respects that there are other guys out there that are capable of doing damage to you when you have the ball in your hands, especially for the quarterback, is important. I trust that Jaxson Dart understands that.”\n\n\nJackson dealt with injuries that cost him multiple games in 2021, 2022, and 2025. The safest place for a quarterback remains the pocket. He has the protection of the rule book while he is there, and his offensive linemen no where he is. Once the quarterback leaves the pocket, all bets are off.\n\nThe two games Dart missed as a rookie won’t be the last ones he misses in his career. 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This morning, wide receiver Courtland Sutton was the second player to make the list coming in at 68th. He was unranked in the NFL’s Top 100 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2686:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 04: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High on January 04, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe annual rankings for the National Football League’s Top 100 keeps rolling along. Last week, defensive lineman Zach Allen checked in as the first Denver Broncos player at 73rd. This morning, wide receiver Courtland Sutton was the second player to <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2026-nos-70-61\">make the list</a> coming in at 68th. He was unranked in the NFL’s Top 100 last season.\n\nThe second longest tenured member of the team next to offensive tackle Garett Bolles, Sutton is entering his <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-roster/176896/denver-broncos-roster-review-wide-receiver-courtland-sutton\">ninth season</a> with the Denver Broncos. While Sutton hasn’t been a dominant receiver during his career, he has put together back-to-back seasons with over 70 catches and 1,000 yards and at least seven touchdowns. That is some of the best production of his underrated career with the team.\n\n\nNo. 68 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/Broncos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Broncos</a> WR Courtland Sutton! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/YOcO3FI2pD\">pic.twitter.com/YOcO3FI2pD</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2077030355823972407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\nSince Head Coach Sean Payton took over the reins three seasons ago, Sutton’s overall numbers—especially touchdowns—have seen quite the boost. He has quickly found chemistry with quarterback Bo Nix and has been the featured player in Denver’s aerial attack in that timeframe. When the Broncos have needed a big play on third down or a touchdown to put themselves in a position to win, the former SMU standout has answered the call.\n\nThrough eight seasons with the franchise, Sutton has 453 receptions for 6,357 yards and 39 touchdowns. 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The team’s middle linebacker has been the signal-caller on that side of the ball since 2022, one year after flashing constantly in a limited role as a rookie. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3441:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) takes the field prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images \n\nOn a <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> defense with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones in the lineup, linebacker Nick Bolton may still be the biggest pillar of the unit. The team’s middle linebacker has been the signal-caller on that side of the ball since 2022, one year after flashing constantly in a limited role as a rookie.\n\nHe has garnered respect across the league. In last year’s league survey conducted by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, which compiled top-10 positional rankings, Bolton ranked fourth among NFL off-ball linebackers.\n\nThis year, Bolton <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ranked eighth</a>.\n\n\n8. Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs\n\n\n\nHighest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: Unranked Age: 26 | Last year’s ranking: 4\n\n\n\nKansas City’s down season camouflaged another productive outing for Bolton, who recorded 10 or more tackles for loss for the second consecutive season. His 4.6% career run stop percentage leads all linebackers since he entered the NFL in 2021.\n\n\n\nBolton has some Warner to his game, as a field general who gets the defense in the right spots.\n\n\n\n“He’s got instincts, toughness and production,” an AFC executive said. “His long speed in coverage is just average, which caps him a little bit.”\n\n\n\nTo illustrate his versatility, Bolton played 23 snaps in the slot cornerback position and four at safety.\n\n\nIt’s a strong group of players ahead of Bolton, and at least one voter respected Bolton as the third-best among his peers.\n\nRegardless, it’s a reminder of Bolton’s flaws in pass coverage — one of the most essential parts of the position in today’s world — and a chance to point out the opportunity he has to re-claim a stronger reputation in the minds of football spectators.\n\nWhen it comes to reading, reacting and stuffing run plays, Bolton is truly among the best — so there is a world where he could be a Pro Bowl, All-Pro-caliber player with more consistently sound coverage.\n\nAnecdotally, it feels as if Bolton is hit-or-miss when dropping into coverage; it’s not that he is incapable of making plays as a coverage defender; it’s that mental (or schematic) lapses pop up too often and lead to back-breaking catch-and-runs. 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After a banged up and disappointing rookie campaign, there has been optimism surrounding Revel heading into 2026. It is still to be determined who will start on the outside opposite of DaRon Bland (assuming he’s healthy) when […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2496:\"\n\n\n \n May 1, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Devin Moore (29) on the field during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images \n\nThere has been a lot of talk about year two of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel this offseason. After a banged up and disappointing rookie campaign, there has been optimism surrounding Revel heading into 2026. \n\nIt is still to be determined who will start on the outside opposite of DaRon Bland (assuming he’s healthy) when the Cowboys kick things off against the New York Giants in week one, but with a whole new defensive staff on board, many people’s money, as of today, is on Cobie Durant.\n\nDurant has started 39 games in the NFL, and participated in more than that. That kind of experience may be just what the Cowboys need, along with Bland, to hit the ground running in Christian Parker’s defense. Obviously training camp will have a lot to do with it, but for now we’re slotting Durant across from Bland. \n\nThat leaves competition at CB3-4 between Revel and the rookie cornerback out of Florida, Devin Moore.\n\nMoore, similar to Revel, dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career at Florida, but when healthy and on the field, he showed signs of being one of the top cover cornerbacks in the SEC. The Cowboys selected Moore in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft. Along with Moore, the Cowboys spent a lot of time this offseason adding to their cornerback room, a position that may have been the weakest on the Cowboys roster in 2025.\n\nWith Revel expected to be back to full health, and Moore now added to the mix, and the free agent additions of Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick, the Cowboys have both veteran talent and youth in their cornerback room. With Caleb Downs expected to play a lot of nickel in his rookie campaign, that leaves a lot of bodies battling it out for playing time behind whoever starts.\n\nWhen camp kicks off in Oxnard at the end of the month, my eyes will be locked in on how the Revel and Moore battle is playing out.\n\nDo you think Durant or Revel will start? What role will Moore play? Hit the comments to let us know. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784044800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Blogging The Boys\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart\";i:1;s:21:\"Dallas Cowboys Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8476;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"DaRon Bland\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3038;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"846ce7665c67842dfc83083e190b9d39\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"One NFL exec ranked 49ers LB Fred Warner 5th in ESPN’s positional rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-power-rankings/160385/one-nfl-exec-ranked-49ers-lb-fred-warner-5th-in-espns-positional-rankings\";s:11:\"description\";s:330:\"The San Francisco 49ers defense lost their star player, Nick Bosa, after a few games, and the pass rush never recovered. That unit fell off a cliff once Fred Warner dislocated his ankle. That Tampa Bay Buccaneers game is a perfect example of the respect Warner commands. Baker Mayfield didn’t think about throwing the ball […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4015:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: San Francisco 49ers\' Fred Warner #54 celebrates their 24-9 NFL victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers defense lost their star player, Nick Bosa, after a few games, and the pass rush never recovered. That unit fell off a cliff once Fred Warner dislocated his ankle.\n\nThat Tampa Bay Buccaneers game is a perfect example of the respect Warner commands. Baker Mayfield didn’t think about throwing the ball over the middle of the field when No. 54 was manning the middle. But as soon as Warner was gone, the game plan changed, the Red Sea parted, and seemingly every pass went right down the middle.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN</a> released its linebacker positional rankings on Tuesday morning. Unsurprisingly, Warner was No. 1. The biggest shock was somebody watching the NFL last year and thinking that there are four players at the position better than Warner:\n\n\nHighest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 5 Age: 29 | Last year’s ranking: 1\n\n\n\nRarely does a player miss most of a season due to injury and maintain his standing in our top 10. Warner, however, earned around 70% of the first-place votes. It was a slight drop from the previous year, but his status in the position hierarchy remains clear.\n\n\n\nWarner has been an All-Pro four times since 2020, second only to edge rusher <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3122132/myles-garrett\">Myles Garrett</a> (five) during that span. An <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46574756/banged-49ers-lose-top-lb-fred-warner-ankle-injury\">ankle injury</a> limited Warner to six games last season, but he made the most of those appearances with 51 tackles (two for loss), three pass deflections, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.\n\n\n\n“He diagnoses faster than anyone,” an NFL coordinator said. “That’s really his secret sauce. Processes the game at an incredibly fast level.”\n\n\nThese rankings aren’t very consistent. For example, Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith received a first-place vote and another vote in which he was unranked. The deeper we get into these positions, the more it seems like whoever is filling out these ballots is just pressing buttons.\n\nThe stats with and without Warner were eye-opening. The defense allowed 7.9 yards per attempt on play-action passes with Warner on the field in 105 attempts, compared to just 5.5 yards per pass with Warner on the field. That 5.5 number was the lowest in the NFL.\n\nWarner being back in the fold would explain why fans are <a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/reacts/160370/49ers-fans-are-overwhelmingly-confident-in-the-defense-heading-into-2026\">overwhelmingly confident</a> the defense will return to a top-12 unit.\n\nWhen he’s on the field, they don’t yield big plays. The explosive play rate went from 10.2% to 19.3%, nearly doubling without Warner. He fixes a lot of problems. I noticed Malik Mustapha didn’t really trust the linebackers late in the season last year, so he was getting a little nosy and trying to do the job of the second-level defenders as well as his own.\n\nIt goes without saying, but it’ll go a long way to get a Hall of Famer who just so happens to be the best at his position back onto the field.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784043159;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:34:\"San Francisco 49ers Power Rankings\";i:1;s:26:\"San Francisco 49ers Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5816;s:11:\"player_name\";s:9:\"Nick Bosa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5041;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Fred Warner\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3039;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"cd283f2ca4c4f4aa59c329e544fd0de9\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Jordyn Brooks named a top-10 linebacker in NFL\";s:4:\"link\";s:102:\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120885/jordyn-brooks-named-a-top-10-linebacker-in-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"The latest positional ranking from ESPN dropped this morning, and this time, linebackers were the ones getting recognized. While the Miami Dolphins are lacking in stars due to the mass exodus of talent that coincided with the organization’s latest rebuild attempt, one spot where they seem to have talent is the linebacker room. Last year, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2868:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 26: Jordyn Brooks #20 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after a sack against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe latest positional <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49295327/ranking-nfl-top-10-linebackers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ranking from ESPN</a> dropped this morning, and this time, linebackers were the ones getting recognized. While the Miami Dolphins are lacking in stars due to the mass exodus of talent that coincided with the organization’s latest rebuild attempt, one spot where they seem to have talent is the linebacker room. \n\n\n\nLast year, Miami’s stud linebacker Jordyn Brooks was recognized as a first-team All-Pro player by the Associated Press — marking the first time in his six-year career he has earned those honors. He led the National Football League in tackles — wracking up 183 total tackles and 99 solo tackles. He also contributed 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.\n\n\n\nAs such, Brooks cracked the top-10 of ESPN’s linebacker rankings — coming in at 7th overall. Here’s what the four-letter network’s Jeremy Fowler had to say about Miami’s defensive leader. \n\n\n“Brooks is back in the top 10 after a lull. The 27th pick of the 2020 draft was an ascending player with the Seahawks before suffering an <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35365918/pete-carroll-seahawks-lb-jordyn-brooks-acl-injury\">ACL tear</a> late in the 2022 season, compromising his 2023 campaign. He rebuilt his career in Miami, where he became a first-team All -Pro. His 5.9% run stop percentage topped all off-ball linebackers, and his 13 tackles for loss ranked second at his position last season. Brooks was the first Dolphins player to lead the NFL in tackles since Zach Thomas in 2006.\n\n\n\n“Brooks has a skill set similar to Demario Davis when he was young — really strong, fast, physical, can play in space, very good tackler,” an NFL coordinator said.“\n\n\n\n\nBrooks will look to continue to lead a linebacker crew that adds a second-round pick in Jacob Rodriguez who happened to go to the same college as Miami’s leader — Texas Tech. If Rodriguez can continue to play like he did in college, and Brooks can continue his All-Pro play, the Dolphins will have a tandem at the position that can do significant damage to opposing offenses weekly. \n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784042120;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"The Phinsider\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Miami Dolphins News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6949;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Jordyn Brooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3040;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"06a743b5a323240b7024265fe8ec4aa2\";s:5:\"title\";s:38:\"Why Is the Market So Split on Judkins?\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uwbdko/why_is_the_market_so_split_on_judkins/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2702:\"No matter the league, whether I’m in contention or rebuilding, I’m looking to buy Judkins. While there were a handful of rookies in rough situations last year, not many were in worse than Judkins. He missed camp and the opener while he dealt with a domestic-violence charge. After somehow not getting a suspension, he signed his four-year deal September 6, dead last in the 2025 class, and played his first NFL snap in Week 2 with no camp. The late start didn’t seem to be an issue tho: 230 carries, 827 yards, 7 scores. 26 catches on 36 targets. RB26 in PPR across 14 games and not one lost fumble on 256 touches. From Week 3 on he took about 82% of Cleveland’s carries and 71% of the snaps inside the 5. I understand how a Quick Look at his YPC (3.6) could seem alarming, but 62.2% of his rushing yards came after contact on 41 forced missed tackles. He was running behind one of the worst run-blocking offensive lines in football and still manufacturing yards. This offseason, Cleveland greatly revamped the offensive line: Traded for Tytus Howard, signed Elgton Jenkins and Zion Johnson, drafted Spencer Fano ninth overall. On top of the improved offensive line unit, Todd Monken calls the offense now. His Baltimore units finished top two in rushing yards per game three straight years. Yes, I understand he had Lamar & Derrick Henry. No, I do not think Cleveland will finish top in rushing yards per game. That said, I think it’s gonna be a hell of a lot better and more consistent this year. He turns 23 in October. He’s under contract through 2028. You get three-plus years of a workhorse who already proved the workhorse part in the ugliest rookie situation imaginable, and the situation only got better. Two real holes here that I don’t want to understate: He’s barely on the field on passing downs. 9% of long-and-late snaps, 11% in two-minute. Dylan Sampson has that job and ran 2.01 yards per route as a rookie, second among every back in the league. And the quarterbacks are Deshaun Watson coming off a second torn Achilles and Shedeur Sanders. The Browns scored the second-fewest points in the NFL last year. Bad offenses trail, and trailing pulls the ball out of an early-down back’s hands in the fourth quarter. That’s the real cap on his ceiling. Neither one scares me off (too much). If anything, they’re why the market can’t make up its mind on him. Ive seen him ranked as high as RB 9 and as Low as RB 19. Id get a feel for his price from every owner regardless of your position in the league. I’d give up a mid-first and a bench guy for him tomorrow, rebuild or contender, and never look back. submitted by /u/Crazy_Ad_2473 [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3064:\"No matter the league, whether I’m in contention or rebuilding, I’m looking to buy Judkins. While there were a handful of rookies in rough situations last year, not many were in worse than Judkins. He missed camp and the opener while he dealt with a domestic-violence charge. After somehow not getting a suspension, he signed his four-year deal September 6, dead last in the 2025 class, and played his first NFL snap in Week 2 with no camp. The late start didn’t seem to be an issue tho: 230 carries, 827 yards, 7 scores. 26 catches on 36 targets. RB26 in PPR across 14 games and not one lost fumble on 256 touches. From Week 3 on he took about 82% of Cleveland’s carries and 71% of the snaps inside the 5. I understand how a Quick Look at his YPC (3.6) could seem alarming, but 62.2% of his rushing yards came after contact on 41 forced missed tackles. He was running behind one of the worst run-blocking offensive lines in football and still manufacturing yards. This offseason, Cleveland greatly revamped the offensive line: Traded for Tytus Howard, signed Elgton Jenkins and Zion Johnson, drafted Spencer Fano ninth overall. On top of the improved offensive line unit, Todd Monken calls the offense now. His Baltimore units finished top two in rushing yards per game three straight years. Yes, I understand he had Lamar & Derrick Henry. No, I do not think Cleveland will finish top in rushing yards per game. That said, I think it’s gonna be a hell of a lot better and more consistent this year. He turns 23 in October. He’s under contract through 2028. You get three-plus years of a workhorse who already proved the workhorse part in the ugliest rookie situation imaginable, and the situation only got better. Two real holes here that I don’t want to understate: He’s barely on the field on passing downs. 9% of long-and-late snaps, 11% in two-minute. Dylan Sampson has that job and ran 2.01 yards per route as a rookie, second among every back in the league. And the quarterbacks are Deshaun Watson coming off a second torn Achilles and Shedeur Sanders. The Browns scored the second-fewest points in the NFL last year. Bad offenses trail, and trailing pulls the ball out of an early-down back’s hands in the fourth quarter. That’s the real cap on his ceiling. Neither one scares me off (too much). If anything, they’re why the market can’t make up its mind on him. Ive seen him ranked as high as RB 9 and as Low as RB 19. Id get a feel for his price from every owner regardless of your position in the league. I’d give up a mid-first and a bench guy for him tomorrow, rebuild or contender, and never look back. submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/Crazy_Ad_2473\"> /u/Crazy_Ad_2473 </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uwbdko/why_is_the_market_so_split_on_judkins/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uwbdko/why_is_the_market_so_split_on_judkins/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784041701;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:7:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4017;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Deshaun Watson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12524;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Shedeur Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7002;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3198;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Derrick Henry\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12469;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Dylan Sampson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12512;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Quinshon Judkins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12472;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Raheim Sanders\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3041;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ec432c509a1de8a97c44018cec74b1d3\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Commanders News: ‘26 offers breakout opportunity for WR Jaylin Lane\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/424767/breakout-opportunity-for-wr-jaylin-lane-jayden-daniels-deatrich-wise-croskey-merritt\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"The Daily Slop – 14 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Commanders […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:31962:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 9, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane (83) catches a pass under pressure from Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images | Peter Casey-Imagn Images \n\nThe Daily Slop – 14 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=hogshaven&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hogshaven.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\">Commanders can change outside narrative around Jayden Daniels with “dynamic” offense in 2026</a>\n\nAfter dazzling en route to an NFC Championship game appearance and Rookie of the Year Award in 2024, injuries proved to be the tale of year two for Daniels after seven appearances and four complete games in 2025. The noise has led to some skepticism from NFL media as to whether the LSU product can stay healthy in the NFL, a question that he also faced for his at-times bold runs during his Heisman Trophy season in 2023.\n\nYet the skillset Daniels showed when he was healthy is reason for optimism from NFL media — and continued confidence around Washington ahead of year three. Daniels was tabbed an honorable mention selection by ESPN after analyzing the best quarterbacks heading into 2026, yet the arguably disappointing selection came with praise after an NFL personnel evaluator noted he “would still take him over the other quarterbacks [from his draft class] from a pure quarterback, decision-making standpoint.”\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nBleacher Report\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25453289-5-2nd-year-wrs-primed-break-out-2026-nfl-season\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25453289-5-2nd-year-wrs-primed-break-out-2026-nfl-season\">Five 2nd-Year WRs Primed to Break Out in 2026 NFL Season</a>\n\nJaylin Lane, Washington Commanders\n\nAlthough the Commanders could bring in a veteran receiver <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/stefon-diggs-commanders-not-ruling-it-out\">like Stefon Diggs</a>, the young players at the position could still get enough opportunities to break out.\n\nAs a rookie, Lane played a minimal role on offense, recording 16 catches for 225 yards while on the field for just <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LaneJa00.htm#all_snap_counts\">37 percent</a> of the snaps.\n\nHowever, Lane showcased his playmaking ability on special teams, returning 23 punts for 314 yards and two touchdowns and three kicks for 56 yards. If the Commanders find ways to get him the ball in space, he could rack up big gains in the passing game as well.\n\nIn terms of breakout potential, the possibility starts with opportunities. For now, Lane is in competition with Treylon Burks, who hasn’t played up to his 2022 first-round pedigree, Luke McCaffrey and rookie third-rounder Antonio Williams for the No. 2 receiver spot. He could play his way into a bigger offensive role with a strong showing through training camp.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25453289-5-2nd-year-wrs-primed-break-out-2026-nfl-season\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-veteran-could-make-cutting-him-feel-genuine-risk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-veteran-could-make-cutting-him-feel-genuine-risk\">Deatrich Wise’s experience & versatility can help Commanders’ defensive depth</a>\n\n[Wise] signed a one-year deal last year, and he earned a starting job on the edge. Wise may lack pass-rushing explosiveness, but his ability to make plays against the run left everyone hopeful regarding his outlook.\n\nUnfortunately, this was short-lived. Wise suffered a <a href=\"https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/id/46234926/source-commanders-de-deatrich-wise-quad-injury-season-ending\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">season-ending quad injury</a> in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers and wasn’t seen again. Some thought this would be the end of his brief time in Washington, but Peters gave him another shot.\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/adam-peters-gives-washington-commanders-veteran-another-shot-nightmare-season\">Wise signed a one-year deal again</a>. But this time, his starting position is all but gone. And in all honesty, making the 53-man roster should be his primary objective above all else.\n\nThe Commanders <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-fans-cant-ignore-what-adam-peters-just-proved-mattered-most\">made some hefty defensive investments</a> at all three levels. Their edge rushing room looks much stronger now, and Daronte Jones’ projected switch to a 3-4 base front should make this an aggressive, creative unit.\n\nThat could leave Wise on the outside looking in. At the same time, he’s got the experience and versatility to be a useful depth piece with a strong training camp.\n\nWise has the size to operate as a 3-4 outside linebacker or a 3-4 defensive end. His strength, especially against the run, could help fill the void if injury strikes. The 2017 fourth-round pick out of Arkansas also has some <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WiseDe00.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">experience as a special-teamer</a> throughout his career, which is essential for anyone a little lower down the depth chart.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-veteran-could-make-cutting-him-feel-genuine-risk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders Rountable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/five-offensive-washington-commanders-with-most-to-prove-in-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/five-offensive-washington-commanders-with-most-to-prove-in-2026\">Commanders: 5 offensive players with the most to prove in 2026</a>\n\nRB Jacory Croskey-Merritt\n\nWashington will turn to a committee approach in 2026 with Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White likely anchoring the room, but the former seventh-round pick might have the most to gain in the unit. Position coach Anthony Lynn pointed to the lack of opportunities rather than ability as reason why Croskey-Merritt hasn’t been featured more in the passing game, so does that change in 2026?\n\nYet the bigger question will be whether he can take the next step as a pass blocking back, an area that both Lynn and head coach Dan Quinn pointed to as one to improve in ahead of year two. Croskey-Merritt has already shown he can be the speed back in the room, but 2026 will be about managing elevated <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/bill-croskey-merritt-built-for-bigger-role-for-washington-in-2026\">responsibilities</a>. Could a strong second season materialize into a feature role in 2027? It’s worth noting that only Robert Henry, an undrafted free agent addition out of UTSA, is the only other running back currently under contract beyond 2026, paving an opportunity for Croskey-Merritt.\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/opinion/five-offensive-washington-commanders-with-most-to-prove-in-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-opponent-breakdown-arizona-cardinals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-opponent-breakdown-arizona-cardinals\">Commanders 2026 opponent breakdown | Arizona Cardinals</a>\n\n\nWho is their starting quarterback? On paper, it should be Brissett, who returns to the team after passing for a career-high 3,366 yards in 2026. But as it stands right now, Brissett is in a contract dispute with the team and could be in a competition in training camp. The team did draft Beck, and there may come a time when he starts a game during the season, but the preferred path is for him to sit and learn. Gardner Minshew is also on the roster, which would have a better shot at pushing Brissett for the starting job. There’s a chance we’ll see all three players under center by the end of the year, but it’s also likely that the Cardinals will be looking for their next quarterback in 2027.\n\n\n\nCan Jeremiyah Love make a difference? Love going to the Cardinals was not a surprise by the time they were on the clock, but it’s still uncommon for a running back to be taken that high. Love is certainly worthy of the pick, but there is legitimate concern about whether he can make a meaningful impact as a rookie behind a struggling offensive line. Love’s vision, speed and burst were the best in his class, and he’ll need all three to have a good rookie season in Arizona.\n\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-opponent-breakdown-arizona-cardinals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7431360/2026/07/14/offensive-coordinators-nfl/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7431360/2026/07/14/offensive-coordinators-nfl/\">The biggest challenges facing new offensive play callers</a>\n\nWashington Commanders: David Blough\n\nCan the rookie play caller better protect Jayden Daniels?\n\nKliff Kingsbury positioned Daniels for great success as a rookie, but he did little to evolve the offense, and the QB endured a battered and bruised Year 2. Washington went from the NFC Championship Game to 5-12. Coach Dan Quinn opted against experienced replacements for Kingsbury and instead elevated assistant quarterbacks coach Blough, 30, to OC. Blough played under Ben Johnson in Detroit and Kevin O’Connell in Minnesota. He aims to design an attack that better supports Daniels with an upgraded rushing attack and better use of play action and RPOs to keep defenders off balance. But will a lack of experience hinder the third-year coach?\n\nTo read more of this article, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7431360/2026/07/14/offensive-coordinators-nfl/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/dynamic-commanders-could-change-outlook-of-jayden-daniels\">CLICK HERE</a>\n\n\n\n\nThe Commanders still have roster questions. That doesn\'t mean every recognizable free agent is the answer. I went through the biggest names still available—from Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs to Keenan Allen, Trevon Diggs, Deebo Samuel and more—to separate real upgrades from… <a href=\"https://t.co/3nernEhds5\">pic.twitter.com/3nernEhds5</a>— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig/status/2076698491066401007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\n\nJohnny’s back in town. Talking Rasul Douglas, Jayden Daniels… <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNRichmond?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@espnrichmond</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/V3tTe2LsB6\">https://t.co/V3tTe2LsB6</a>— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href=\"https://x.com/john_keim/status/2076992757596364866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nScary Terry Breakout Season? Ed Oliver Joins & Fictional Football Players | Get Loud | Commanders\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBleeding Green Nation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177548/nfl-survey-has-jalen-hurts-ranked-outside-of-the-top-10-quarterbacks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177548/nfl-survey-has-jalen-hurts-ranked-outside-of-the-top-10-quarterbacks\">NFL survey has Jalen Hurts ranked outside of the top 10 quarterbacks</a>\n\nOne year after placing ninth in this activity, Hurts has dropped down to being the very last name in the “honorable mention” category (which puts 16 total quarterbacks ahead of him … coincidentally, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-quarterback-rankings-all-32-starters-2026\">Pro Football Focus recently ranked Hurts similarly as QB15</a>).\n\nFunny enough, the provided blurb for Hurts is more positive than critical:\n\n\n“I know it has been up-and-down, but I’m still betting on the Super Bowl credentials, the intangibles and the toughness.” — AFC offensive coach\n\n\nQuarterback discussion tends to be pretty polarizing and Hurts is no exception to this dynamic. If anything, he might be the most polarizing player at his position. His biggest supporters can point to his Super Bowl success, his second-most wins in the NFL since 2022, and the kind of characteristics mentioned by this AFC coach. His biggest detractors can point to an Eagles passing offense that’s been uneven for multiple years now, Hurts’ declining rushing production, and <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48224913/the-crossroad-awaits-quarterback-jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles-offense-aj-brown-2026\">personality questions</a>.\n\n\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-schedule/209589/intriguing-newcomer-each-opponent-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-schedule/209589/intriguing-newcomer-each-opponent-2026\">Most intriguing newcomer on each team Cowboys will face in 2026</a>\n\nWeek 1 & 17 – New York Giants\n\nTE Isaiah Likely\n\nNo offense to the fifth overall pick this year, Arvell Reese, but the Giants most intriguing newcomer is TE Isaiah Likely. This is an interesting matchup right out of the gate for Cowboys’ rookie Caleb Downs. Likely proved he has what it takes to be a go-to receiving threat during his time in Baltimore and will likely be a favorite of second-year QB Jaxson Dart.\n\nWeek 2 & 18 – Washington Commanders\n\nLB Sonny Styles\n\nWashington signed Odage Oweh to a big money contract to hopefully upgrade their pass rush, but it’s their first-round pick, Sonny Styles, who gets the nod as their most intriguing newcomer. The seventh overall pick this year was continuously linked to the Cowboys throughout the pre-draft process and is one of the most physically gifted LBs we’ve seen in quite some time.\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/tony-romo-my-only-regret-is-not-winning-the-cowboys-a-super-bowl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/tony-romo-my-only-regret-is-not-winning-the-cowboys-a-super-bowl\">Tony Romo: My only regret is not winning the Cowboys a Super Bowl</a>\n\n“I’m not a guy with big regrets, I guess you could say,” Romo said. “The only regret I guess I would have is that my job was to bring a Super Bowl to Dallas and I didn’t do it. So that always sticks with me a little bit because you give your whole body, heart, soul, everything into it, and you just wanted that for all the fans, for the Joneses, for everybody that you’re around.\n\n“So that one always sticks with me a little bit just because I had that opportunity and just wasn’t able to do it. So that part of it kind of still sits there.”\n\n“But at the end it was like I could go somewhere else and do it,” he said. “Because I was like, I gotta win a Super Bowl. It’s literally what you play the game for. Nothing else matters. And it just was like but would that be the same if I went somewhere else and did it? Because at that point I’d known the game at such a high level. My last 20, 25 games, we were pretty successful when healthy, but I was getting injured more often. Body breaks down in some ways through the years. I think just it was as simple as it just wouldn’t feel as important.”\n\nRomo’s inability to find postseason success will overshadow the memory of his on-field play, which at its peak was top-shelf. It’s a fate that Prescott and the current Cowboys crew are trying to avoid repeating.\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nPro Football Talk\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jon-gruden-wants-to-become-a-play-by-play-announcer\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jon-gruden-wants-to-become-a-play-by-play-announcer\">Jon Gruden wants to become a play-by-play announcer</a>\n\n“I was a broadcaster for nine years; hell’s bells,” Gruden said on The Ira Kaufman Podcast, via JoeBucsFan.com. “<a href=\"https://www.joebucsfan.com/2026/07/jon-gruden-wants-a-play-by-play-job/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I want to be play-by-play</a>. You know, Frank Gifford, he transitioned into the play-by-play role. I would like to transition. I had nine years of watching these guys — [Mike] Tirico. And I’d like to give that a shot, man.”\n\nOf course, it could be difficult for Gruden to get a shot with any of the NFL’s current broadcast partners. His tiger-by-the-tail lawsuit against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell would complicate any such efforts, to say the least.\n\n\n\nPro Football Focus\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/5-nfl-players-set-to-return-in-2026-after-missing-all-of-last-season\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pff.com/news/5-nfl-players-set-to-return-in-2026-after-missing-all-of-last-season\">5 NFL players set to return in 2026 after missing all of last season</a>\n\nWR <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/odell-beckham/8647\"></a><a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/odell-beckham-jr./8647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Odell Beckham Jr.</a>, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/new-york-giants/21\"></a><a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/new-york-giants/21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Giants</a>\n\nThere were several interesting options in this final spot, including the 49ers’ <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/brandon-aiyuk/84109\">Brandon Aiyuk</a> and current free agent <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/joe-mixon/11803\">Joe Mixon</a>. But given tremendous uncertainty surrounding health and/or contract situations, it’s a genuine unknown how much (if at all) either will play in 2026.\n\nOn the other hand, the circumstances finally appear to be trending upward for Beckham. After being released by the Dolphins during the 2024 campaign and being suspended for six games due to a performance-enhancing drug violation last year, he’s now back with the Giants on a one-year pact.\n\nBeckham’s stint with Miami two years ago was a very forgettable one. He caught only nine passes for 55 yards across nine games, culminating in a career-worst 50.1 PFF receiving grade and 0.52 yards per route run. However, the former star was a reliable contributor for John Harbaugh’s Ravens in 2023 with a 77.0 receiving mark and 2.5% drop rate.\n\n\n\nDiscussion topics\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7442853/2026/07/14/patriots-drake-maye-training-camp-preview/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7442853/2026/07/14/patriots-drake-maye-training-camp-preview/\">What can Patriots QB Drake Maye do for an encore after near-MVP season?</a>\n\nHe led the league in completion percentage, yards per attempt and quarterback rating. And he did all of that with, frankly, a just-OK supporting cast.\n\nThat last part is why there’s so much excitement around Maye and the Patriots entering this season. The thinking is simple: If that’s what Maye could do last year with a middling setup, imagine what he could do this year with, at least on paper, a better offensive line, a better running game and <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7301386/2026/06/01/patriots-aj-brown-trade-missing-piece-super-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better wide receivers</a>.\n\nReasons for concern\n\nRegression would be natural. It can be hard to envision after Maye dazzled a year ago and now returns to the same offense with an improved supporting cast, but Tom Brady is perhaps the only quarterback this century who was regression-proof. It happens. Especially for young quarterbacks.\n\nAlmost no quarterback delivers back-to-back MVP-caliber seasons at 23 and 24 years old. So, yes, perhaps some regression comes for Maye.\n\nMaybe the only other reason for some pause is Maye’s health. He was so effective as a scrambler last season, but he needs to improve at avoiding hits, whether that’s by sliding more effectively or getting out of bounds. The injury he suffered to his throwing shoulder shouldn’t be an issue going forward, but it can underscore the importance of Maye avoiding contact this season.\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\n💙 Welcome, Andrew, to the Hogfarmers family! Diagnosed with leukemia in March 2026, Andrew continues to face every challenge with incredible courage. He loves Roblox, soccer, basketball, Mario, SpongeBob & Spider-Man. Please keep this young warrior in your prayers! 🎮⚽🏀 <a href=\"https://t.co/JbqLj6dfmk\">pic.twitter.com/JbqLj6dfmk</a>— Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation (@TheHogfarmers) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheHogfarmers/status/2076370814115443034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n💜 Welcome Team Dakota to the Hogfarmers Family! At just 8 years old, Dakota is courageously battling leukemia with incredible strength. Join us in sending prayers, encouragement, and love to this amazing warrior. 💜 Team Dakota. No One Fights Alone. 🎗️ <a href=\"https://t.co/uicXsvAngP\">pic.twitter.com/uicXsvAngP</a>— Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation (@TheHogfarmers) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheHogfarmers/status/2076376884967800981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n💖 Welcome, Maria, to the Hogfarmers family! Our Mighty Maria is courageously fighting Ewing sarcoma after her diagnosis in May 2026. She loves Minecraft, Roblox, softball, cats, and all things pink & purple <a href=\"https://t.co/EyaiUU9BCo\">pic.twitter.com/EyaiUU9BCo</a>— Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation (@TheHogfarmers) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheHogfarmers/status/2076373039952846905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n🌈🦄 Welcome, Zoey, to the Hogfarmers family! Zoey was diagnosed with leukemia in Nov. 2025 and faced every challenge with incredible courage. Now she\'s finished treatment and rang the bell! Please join us in welcoming this Warrior Princess and celebrating her amazing victory! <a href=\"https://t.co/u0jC1Z38J4\">pic.twitter.com/u0jC1Z38J4</a>— Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation (@TheHogfarmers) <a href=\"https://x.com/TheHogfarmers/status/2076368364855804091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMy guest this week on NFL Spotlight is… <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> OC David Blough. One of the NFL\'s fastest-rising young coaches, David has gone from NFL quarterback to offensive coordinator in just a few short years. Along the way, he learned from coaches like Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson… <a href=\"https://t.co/ZqrZeTjldF\">pic.twitter.com/ZqrZeTjldF</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2076776854271443416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n🚨Tuesday🚨 Season 3 of Quarterback premieres TOMORROW (Tuesday) on <a href=\"https://x.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@netflix</a> 🏈Cam Ward 🏈Baker Mayfield 🏈Jayden Daniels 🏈Joe Flacco<a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/OmahaProd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@OmahaProd</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/qEEM2CTiMb\">pic.twitter.com/qEEM2CTiMb</a>— NFL Media (@NFLMedia) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLMedia/status/2076713263665201405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nLiving in Thailand, each day arrives about 11 hours earlier than it does on the east coast of the US, so I had the chance to watch the first 3 episodes this afternoon, and plan to watch the final 4 tonight before I go to bed.<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/bingewatching?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bingewatching</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/eV0Y6HqNrz\">https://t.co/eV0Y6HqNrz</a>— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) <a href=\"https://x.com/billhorgan2005/status/2077044107780989189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nforgot to post our QB draft show with <a href=\"https://x.com/LedyardNFLDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LedyardNFLDraft</a> here when it went up. Never too late to get yelled at over the internet: <a href=\"https://t.co/8BdloO7yB8\">pic.twitter.com/8BdloO7yB8</a>— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) <a href=\"https://x.com/greggrosenthal/status/2076703960220778833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAt least five teams have been checking in on Diggs nearly two weeks out from camps. Also noted here: Diggs produced 1,000 yards in New England coming off ACL tear and playing about 55% of the snaps. He feels like he can be even better due to offseason training with no injury… <a href=\"https://t.co/iYf1I3G6fA\">https://t.co/iYf1I3G6fA</a>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2076785150646481275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBobby Wagner was among those who weren\'t ranked but received votes (as was Frankie Luvu) despite the fact that Wagner is not under contract with an NFL team at the moment. <a href=\"https://t.co/wX6wVrJz8w\">https://t.co/wX6wVrJz8w</a>— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) <a href=\"https://x.com/billhorgan2005/status/2077042158432084291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nNFL Agents often leak information to \"Insiders\" to spark conversation and movement. It\'s part of the game\'s quid pro quo. It appears Stefon Diggs\' agent is out working. Unsurprisingly, two weeks until Training Camp. <a href=\"https://t.co/VagCillG2b\">pic.twitter.com/VagCillG2b</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2076857632812331130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"Aaron Donald told the team that he wanted go to the facility and workout.. My guess is in the end he will be coming back to play for the Rams.. Obviously he\'s thinking very hard about it and it has to be awfully enticing\" ~ <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdamSchefter</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMSLive</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/BXVtS8BYqw\">https://t.co/BXVtS8BYqw</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/BgTLfyg8Qn\">pic.twitter.com/BgTLfyg8Qn</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2076707389361840446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders defense shows up twice in this one 🫤 <a href=\"https://t.co/kJhyVZI3oY\">https://t.co/kJhyVZI3oY</a>— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) <a href=\"https://x.com/billhorgan2005/status/2076889373061300359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nVia <a href=\"https://x.com/sportsrapport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sportsrapport</a>, ESPN plans to end the syndicated version of Good Morning Football, which debuted in 2024. <a href=\"https://t.co/9aedXYSkoo\">https://t.co/9aedXYSkoo</a>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/2076719716693877125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784041219;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaylin Lane\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3042;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f5a3e664b6281c7bbcb7d581b04f4a6b\";s:5:\"title\";s:32:\"Dynasty Fantasy Football Mailbag\";s:4:\"link\";s:81:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/14/dynasty-fantasy-football-mailbag-30/\";s:11:\"description\";s:33:\"We answer your mailbag questions.\";s:7:\"content\";s:10497:\"Welcome back to the DLF Mailbag, the preeminent mailbag in all the dynasty fantasy football land.\nAccording to Colts running backs coach De<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992626/Andre_Smith\">Andre Smith</a>, the team is seeking ways to lighten the load of stud ball carrier <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992257/Jonathan_Taylor\">Jonathan Taylor</a>. It’s sensible enough, given the veteran’s heavy workload across both college and the pros. It would be further in line with the prevailing wisdom that multiple ball carriers can be employed for multiple functions.\nOn the other hand, the Colts are heavily invested in…<checks notes>…winning games. So while Taylor assuredly cannot be on the field for every snap, he’s going to be leveraged liberally, and in the biggest situations. With only <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994572/DJ_Giddens\">DJ Giddens</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993334/Seth_McGowan\">Seth McGowan</a> backing him up, it’s not as if Indy is rife with options.\nAnother week of discerning signal from the noise, rinse and repeat! However, as Taylor is now 27 years old, owners may be beginning to take more of a “redraft” mentality towards him, meaning any potential ding to his 2026 output is a ding to his dynasty value. If you’re a believer in his talent, this is another example of using the available information to your advantage and trying to swing a deal.\nAs a reminder, there are multiple ways to pose your burning questions! You can send me a tweet on Twitter/X (<a href=\"https://x.com/EDH_27\">@EDH_27</a>), and you can also reach out using our <a href=\"https://discord.com/login?redirect_to=%2Fchannels%2F1004568073619111957%2F1027706683620868176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discord</a> channel, or the old-fashioned way (<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/contactus/dlf-mailbag/\">via our online webform</a>).\nLet’s get to it!\nFrom Discord…\nLove(land) the One You’re With?\nWhich side do you prefer in a 12-team, PPR, superflex, TE-premium league – <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994549/Colston_Loveland\">Colston Loveland</a> and a 2027 second-round pick, or <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994658/Jordyn_Tyson\">Jordyn Tyson</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994285/Carnell_Tate\">Carnell Tate</a>?\nTo be clear, I don’t want to be labeled as a “hater.” That’s John DiBari’s gig. I’m pretty sure litigation would be involved if I infringed, and I have no desire to be buried in paperwork.\nBut what are we doing here?\n\nSensibly enough given the format, Loveland carries the most value. But we’re talking about the 2026 rookie WR1 and WR2, who are not far off the pace and heavily slant the value to their side. Were it not for the empty-calorie future second-round pick, this would be a skunking.\n\nAs shown above, after starting slow out of the gates Loveland had an above-average rookie season, culminating with some high-end finishes as he began playing a larger snap share. There were some clunkers in there too, as well as a few lines saved by touchdowns, but by and large it was a promising series of data points. But I’m quite simply unclear why the hype train is barreling down the tracks at its current speed.\nI’m also worried that the Chicago offense as a whole is getting a little too big for its fantasy britches. Quarterback <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993717/Caleb_Williams\">Caleb Williams</a>’ counting stats were better in year two, but he was still far too inaccurate, and not terribly efficient. Part of this was due to 8.5 intended air yards per passing attempt (seventh in the league), but he also had the third-highest bad throw percentage (20.7%) <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/passing_advanced.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to Pro Football Reference</a>, and the second-worst on-target percentage, ahead of only <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993952/JJ_McCarthy\">JJ McCarthy</a>. For a team that is ostensibly going to support breakouts from both Loveland and receiver <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993979/Luther_Burden\">Luther Burden</a>, and who has former first-round pick <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994204/Rome_Odunze\">Rome Odunze</a> to feed, this is a problem.\n\nThat latter point may be problematic. As shown above, Loveland did his best work when Odunze was sidelined, which should make us question how the pecking order will look when each player is healthy. Currently the dynasty TE3, I’m seeing red flashing lights when projecting a scenario where Loveland hits this ceiling.\nI don’t throw around the name <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/15256/Christine_Michael\">Christine Michael</a> lightly, as no one should with who may have been the most overhyped dynasty asset of the last 15 years. And to be clear, Loveland has already shown more in one season than Michael did his entire career. But to me, Loveland’s hype is rapidly becoming Michael-esque.\nMaybe Tate and Tyson will fizzle, but if they put forth even reasonable rookie seasons they will tread water at worst, or more likely they will ascend the dynasty hierarchy. There is clearly risk here given they are even more unproven than Loveland, but they were also both selected with elite draft capital and have strong collegiate profiles. I’d rather take a gamble on their twin talent, particularly if it gives me an opportunity to cash out on Loveland when the cashing is good.\nGodwin-ning Your League\nOn a team lacking running back depth, would you trade either <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9990910/Chris_Godwin\">Chris Godwin</a> or <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992282/Courtland_Sutton\">Courtland Sutton</a> for <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992229/JK_Dobbins\">JK Dobbins</a>, and if so, which one?\n\nI can’t say I disagree with the outputs of the DLF Trade Analyzer. Effectively the opposite of the Colts backfield which I detailed in the preamble to this week’s edition, the Broncos may actually have three quality options at running back with Dobbins, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994644/RJ_Harvey\">RJ Harvey</a> and rookie <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994571/Jonah_Coleman\">Jonah Coleman</a>. To be clear, I’m not personally bullish on Harvey, and while his advanced metrics were below average it’s not as if he embarrassed himself. Further, Coleman hasn’t played a single professional snap, and with only mid-round draft capital to his name the jury is fully out. Regardless, the Denver front office has taken three distinct bites at the apple in the past year, and as such it’s fair to wonder how it will all shake out.\nBut if you’re keen to make the deal, let’s figure out who’s best to ship away.\nOn the surface level, at 30 years of age both receivers are on the back nine of their respective careers. And while both are capable of turning back the clock, I’d choose to treat that as a bonus as opposed to the expectation. Continuing, both now appear to be the WR2 on their team, behind <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992522/Jaylen_Waddle\">Jaylen Waddle</a> (Denver) and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993753/Emeka_Egbuka\">Emeka Egbuka</a> (Tampa). Continuing, both will be catching passes from signal callers who have shown flashes of brilliance, but little in the way of sustained success. Tampa’s <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992192/Baker_Mayfield\">Baker Mayfield</a> has the better CV between him and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992818/Bo_Nix\">Bo Nix</a>, but neither put together a terribly compelling argument in 2025, rendering this more or less a draw.\nSo let’s go to the numbers!\n\n\nAs shown above, Godwin has proven a slightly higher weekly ceiling, with greater proportions of weekly finishes in the top-five, as well as WR2 and WR3 buckets. The aggregate has resulted in about 15% fewer finishes in the weekly WR4 or worse tier for the Bucs. Advantage, Godwin.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fftoday.com/stats/players/15881/Chris_Godwin?LeagueID=107644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of FFToday</a>.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fftoday.com/stats/players/16144/Courtland_Sutton?LeagueID=107644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics courtesy of FFToday</a>.\nThis is broadly borne out in their yearly metrics. Godwin has shown a significantly higher yearly ceiling, with his five best seasons in terms of average PPR points per game eclipsing Sutton’s best. This is a massive checked box in Godwin’s favor, as Sutton has been proven to be a fairly boring PPR asset, where the floor is effectively the ceiling.\nBut what have you done for me lately?\nThe best ability is availability, and Sutton has only missed two games over the past five years. 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Still, Johnson is not […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5593:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT,MICHIGAN-SEPTEMBER 14: Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson communicates during an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images \n\nBen Johnson has earned a lot of fans in the 18 months since he was hired to be the 18th coach in Bears franchise history. This is with good reason — Johnson, 40, won the NFC North, won a playoff game, reset a ‘Flus’d culture, and <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/news/ben-johnson-s-hilarious-postgame-antic-gets-bears-fans-free-hot-dogs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/news/ben-johnson-s-hilarious-postgame-antic-gets-bears-fans-free-hot-dogs\">fed the City of Chicago</a>. \n\nStill, Johnson is not a finished product. \n\nJohnson would be the first to admit it, too. In a press conference in March, Johnson reflected on a passing game that “leaves something to be desired.” As he put it, “coaching-wise, we need to do a better job getting the primary receiver open. Our route detail has to improve.” \n\nIn other press conferences, Johnson noted that coaching in general needed to improve for the Bears to take the next step. While Johnson’s responsibilities for the offense is more varied and more direct, he remains the head football coach, meaning that he is still responsible for a defense that ranked in the back half of the league in most metrics outside of takeaways. \n\nBen Johnson is not giving himself a pass, so why should we? \n\nWhat does Ben Johnson need to improve in Year 2? \n\nNot forcing it. \n\nJohnson is already in the conversation of best playcallers and visionaries in the league. He’s motivated, tough, and relentless. But sometimes he can miss the layup in favor of a trick shot. \n\nAnd let’s get this straight right away — I am not suggesting Ben be less aggressive; in fact, I think his aggression on 4th down, in the red zone, and going for chunk plays instead of dinking and dunking is what makes this offense special. The Bears cannot stop being aggressive. \n\nHowever, there were too many times that Johnson made complex playcalls when simple would have sufficed. \n\nTake for instance, the Bears version of the Stumblebum, a play made famous against the Bears during the 2024 season. The Bears were down in the second quarter 3-7 against the Raiders, and were faced with a 3rd and 1. Instead of trusting in Swift or Monangai (who had emerged by now) or attempted a bread and butter pass, the Bears tried to trick the Raiders, and it did not work. \n\n\nThe Bears tried running the “Stumblebum” play Did not work at all 😭😭😭 <a href=\"https://t.co/ebzIUNR3H3\">pic.twitter.com/ebzIUNR3H3</a>— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) <a href=\"https://x.com/the_det_times/status/1972413279831199915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 28, 2025</a>\n\n\nThe very next play? In their own territory, Caleb completed a pass to Swift for 7 yards to move the chains. A difference of aggression vs. overthinking it. \n\nAnother, and one that likely elicits groans from fans, was the botched snap over Monangai’s head against the Packers late in the season. The Bears found themselves driving down the field against the Packers, with an opportunity to put points on the board and take the lead. Instead, the Bears did a surprise snap through Cole Kmet’s legs and over the head of the 5’-8” Kyle Monangai. \n\nTake a step back, and it’s easy to look at this moment as a mistake of overthinking it. At 4th and 1, in a tight ballgame, there are a lot of other playcalls that have a higher success rate in this situation. So going for it on 4th, not a bad idea — but in reflection, snapping it in shotgun to Monangai was a mistake. \n\n\n\nI think Ben Johnson is already a top 5 coach. The combination of work ethic, situational smarts, accountability, and a terrifying drive to win gives me hope that he can bring a championship back to Chicago. \n\nIf (and I think he will) he cleans up the moments of overthinking it, he will only get better. My sense is that Johnson is going to get this team prepared to outwork, outperform, and win outright in the upcoming season, rendering “cute” plays less necessary. He will undoubtedly still have some tricks in the bag, but they might be a little more sparing this season. \n\nNow it’s your turn! What does Ben Johnson need to improve in Year 2? 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(Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nSince 2016, when the end of the Tom Coughlin era began, the New York Giants have had six different head coaches (including interims), four primary quarterbacks, all kinds of different coordinators, and no overriding philosophy beyond President/CEO/Owner John Mara insisting at the end of every season that things need to be better in the upcoming year.\n\nWhich hasn’t happened often enough. The post-Coughlin Giants have had two winning seasons — 2016 and 2022 — and overall in the last decade, <a href=\"https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/football/team-season-finder.cgi?request=1&match=team_season_combined&year_min=2016\">their 55-109-1 record</a> and .336 winning percentage is the NFL’s second-worst, ahead of only the New York Jets. \n\nGotham football, everybody! \n\nIn any event, the Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll last November after a 2-8 start to an eventual 4-13 finish, and interim head coach Mike Kafka was set aside in favor of longtime Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Jim’s older brother put up a 180-113 regular-season record in 18 years with the Ravens, with a 13-11 postseason record and a victory in Super Bowl XLVII over Jim’s San Francisco 49ers. In this regard, Harbaugh would seem to bring more stability than any Giants head coach in a long time, because the Ravens have been one of the NFL’s bastions of continued success in this millennium. \n\nHarbaugh knows that he’s in for a bit of a rebuild, but he’s also been conditioned to expect a certain level of success and improvement over time. \n\n“It’s a profound honor to be entrusted with the responsibility of coaching the New York Football Giants — one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports,” <a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-coaching-staff/152594/john-harbaugh-head-coach-hire-press-conference\">Harbaugh said in his introductory presser</a>. “I wanted this job to be on the biggest stage in the biggest sport. I know the challenges. I understand the expectations. I know the fans are hungry for a winner. We are here with one mission — to become, to earn the right, to be called the world champions in New York, and that’s what we plan to do.”\n\nIf that’s to happen, Harbaugh will need more than the expected performances from the Giants’ star players — he’ll also need major bumps from those players whose potential remains under the radar. \n\nHere are your Hidden Gems for the 2026 New York Giants — one underrated veteran, one underrated free agent acquisition, and one underrated draft pick. \n\nUnderrated veteran: DB Dru Phillips\n\n“We’re going to be playing nasty. We’re going to play physical. We’re going to play violent. We’re going to live on the edge, play on the edge, but we’re not going to hurt the team. We’re going to be suffocating to the point we impose our wills on people. The players are going to buy into that mindset. It all starts from a mindset. We’re going to play the New York brand of football, and that’s violent defense.”\n\nThat’s what <a href=\"https://www.giants.com/news/unpredictable-dynamic-decisive-unapologetic-dennard-wilson-s-brand-of-defense\">new Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson said back in April</a>, when asked what kind of defense he would put on the field. \n\nPhilosophically, this would represent a serious improvement over the Giants’ 2025 defensive unit. That group <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/stats/nfl/defense-team-dvoa\">ranked 26th in DVOA</a>, <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/opp.htm\">26th in points allowed</a>, 27th in yards per play allowed, dead last in rushing yards per play allowed… well, you get the idea. It was Not At All Good, and going into a new season without Dexter Lawrence means that others will need to step up. \n\nOne of those who could use a bump in performance is third-year defensive back Dru Phillips, selected with the 70th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 draft out of Kentucky. 2024 was the first season under defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, who had replaced Wink Martindale, and that didn’t really work out, though Phillips had a decent first NFL season. Playing primarily in the slot, he allowed 41 catches on 50 targets for 373 yards, 297 yards after the catch, one touchdown, one interception, no pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 96.1.\n\nBut before the 2025 season began, Phillips expressed frustration as to how his rookie season had gone. \n\n“Last year, I was part of the problem in communication,” Phillips said in August. “I was so young. I didn’t feel like I was that confident in it. So we’ve all grown, but then when you bring [safety Jevon Holland and cornerback Paulson Adebo in free agency] in, it’s just like the level of knowledge in the room feels like it’s way more than we had in the past. These guys, they play ball at a high level, they know ball also at a really high level. It’s already people that know it, so communication makes it easier.”\n\nIn some ways, Philips did his absolute best to make Big Blue’s defense better. You won’t find a lot of DBs totaling 12 pass breakups and nine tackles for loss in one season without garnering some national attention, but he somehow managed to accomplish all of this in 2025. \n\n\nLast season, Dru Phillips had 12 pass breakups and nine tackles for loss for the <a href=\"https://x.com/Giants?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Giants</a>. This feels a bit under-discussed. <a href=\"https://t.co/qdWsFAnCn3\">pic.twitter.com/qdWsFAnCn3</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2075295084548137096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 9, 2026</a>\n\n\nDennard Wilson has a history of wanting his defensive backs to play aggressively, which would seem to match Phillips’ playing personality to a “T.” Yes, he’ll need to continue to balance his own aggression with consistency, but the Year 2 tape could be the preface to a much better story. \n\nUnderrated free agent: TE Isaiah Likely\n\nHarbaugh didn’t take a lot with him from Baltimore, but the Giants did sign former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million contract with $27 million guaranteed. Likely brings his talents to a group of targets for Jaxson Dart that could be formidable if everybody (mostly Malik Nabers) is healthy, and his addition to the Theo Johnson/Chris Manhertz tight end group could be verrrrrrrry interesting. \n\nHarbaugh comes from a Ravens franchise that obviously knows how to utilize multiple tight ends, and the 2025 Giants were surprisingly adept in this regard. They jumped from a 17.40% 12 personnel rate (one back, two tight ends, two receivers) in 2024 to 32.81% last season, and Giants quarterbacks (Dart, Jameis Winston, and Russell Wilson) completed 91 of 140 passes in 12 personnel for 1,245 yards, 693 air yards, seven touchdowns, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 106.3 — ninth-best in the league.\n\nNow, Likely comes on board after a 2025 season in which he caught 27 passes on 34 targets for 307 yards and a touchdown. That was a downturn from 2024, when he caught 49 passes on 68 targets for 603 yards and seven touchdowns, but Baltimore’s passing game wasn’t quite up to its own level last season. Likely also dealt with a foot injury all season long, and missed three games late in the season.\n\nIf there are any lingering issues (and Harbaugh would know), the head coach doesn’t seem too concerned.\n\n“He’s a playmaking football player,” <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.nj.com/giants/2026/03/giants-john-harbaugh-raves-about-playmaking-newcomer-hes-going-to-be-big.html\">Harbaugh said</a> after the deal was struck. “I think Jaxson is going to really like him running the routes and being in his line of vision. He’s got a big catch radius. He can make plays after he makes the catch.\n\n“He can get upfield. He can make people miss. He can run people over. He’s a very good perimeter blocker. You’ll see that. That’ll be good for our run game. All those things he brings to the table.”\n\n\nIsaiah Likely\'s big plays for the <a href=\"https://x.com/Ravens?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Ravens</a> in 2025. The <a href=\"https://x.com/Giants?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@giants</a> are hoping for a lot more of this. <a href=\"https://t.co/XKeOfze7qH\">pic.twitter.com/XKeOfze7qH</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2068361692124528807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 20, 2026</a>\n\n\nAny port in a storm for an offense that ranked <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/stats/nfl/team-total-dvoa\">26th in DVOA last season</a> — if Likely allows the Giants to <a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1114078/tight-ends-13-personnel-new-york-jets-kenyon-sadiq-philadelphia-eagles-eli-stowers-sean-mcvay-rams\">take hold of the new multi-tight end trend</a>, all the better. \n\nUnderrated draft pick: WR Malachi Fields\n\nAs for the receivers, there’s a healthy Malik Nabers as the obvious WR1. There’s Darius Slayton as the prohibitive WR2 favorite, and there’s also a whole lot of free agent acquisitions — Calvin Austin, Darnell Mooney, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios, and Odell Beckham Jr., for goodness’ sake. Who will replace Wan’dale Robinson’s production is another matter, as Robinson is now in Tennessee. \n\nWhat the Giants didn’t have at the position was a big, physical, contested coverage-beater who could just impose his will on enemy cornerbacks, which is where Malachi Fields comes in. Last season for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the 6′ 4½“, 218-pound Fields caught 36 passes on 62 targets for 630 yards and five touchdowns, and the Giants were happy to take him with the 74th overall pick in the third round.\n\nThrough his time at Virginia and Notre Dame, Fields has never had a spectacular catch rate (58.1% last season, and 59.4% in his college career), but he had just one dropped pass in 2025. With Fields, it’s more that when you’re asked over and over to defy the laws of physics with your catch radius, and every target is an eventual battle royale, those catches don’t come easy. \n\nTeams ask Fields to be a daredevil, and he’s good at it. \n\n\nNotre Dame\'s Malachi Fields has some \"I\'m Gumby, dammit!\" catch radii, and can win on contested targets all day. Speed isn\'t a thing per se, but he only had one drop last season with all this violence. Could be his next QB\'s best buddy. <a href=\"https://t.co/9OhR3dMEFM\">pic.twitter.com/9OhR3dMEFM</a>— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/2035385449162961106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2026</a>\n\n\nThere are legitimate questions about the offense’s ceiling with new OC Matt Nagy, but if everything plays out health-wise, the 2026 Giants could have a surprisingly deep and nuanced group of targets for Dart in his second NFL season. Fields, both as a receiver and as a plus blocker, adds a hybrid WR/TE skill set that could put that group over the top.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784041200;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:24:\"New York Giants analysis\";i:1;s:22:\"New York Giants roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8131;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Isaiah Likely\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13285;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Malachi Fields\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3045;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"be2601de990329803be97d8b03053f73\";s:5:\"title\";s:224:\"\"There\'s a lot of optimism around both of those guys right now. I feel really good about their respective paths. I don\'t want to make any guarantees, but I think you\'ll see a lot of those guys this season.” - John Harbaugh\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uwayog/theres_a_lot_of_optimism_around_both_of_those/\";s:11:\"description\";s:244:\"good news for Skat and Nabers owners https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/14/new-york-giants-expect-malik-nabers-cam-skattebo-practice-during-camp/90911583007/ submitted by /u/usernamewhat [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:709:\"good news for Skat and Nabers owners <a href=\"https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/14/new-york-giants-expect-malik-nabers-cam-skattebo-practice-during-camp/90911583007/\">https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/14/new-york-giants-expect-malik-nabers-cam-skattebo-practice-during-camp/90911583007/</a> submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/usernamewhat\"> /u/usernamewhat </a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uwayog/theres_a_lot_of_optimism_around_both_of_those/\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uwayog/theres_a_lot_of_optimism_around_both_of_those/\">[comments]</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784040800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11632;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Malik Nabers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12481;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Cam Skattebo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3046;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9c04851710ee9ec870cbe901d0d67bf9\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"James Cook: There\'s \"a new energy in the building\" with Joe Brady as head coach\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/james-cook-theres-a-new-energy-in-the-building-with-joe-brady-as-head-coach\";s:11:\"description\";s:154:\"Joe Brady has been in the Bills\' building since 2022, working his way up from quarterbacks coach, to offensive coordinator, and now to head coach in 2026.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2602:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_afcnuts_260612\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"233667\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_afcnuts_260612\",\"genre\":\"News, Trending\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_afcnuts_260612\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"ProFootballTalk\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills\",\"title\": \"Bills will face \'tremendous pressure\' in 2026\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/afc-teams-aiming-higher-in-2026-buffalo-bills-los-angeles-chargers-lead\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-06-12T12:40:00Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Joe Brady has been in the Bills\' building since 2022, working his way up from quarterbacks coach, to offensive coordinator, and now to head coach in 2026.Running back James Cook has been around for all of Brady’s rise over the past four seasons, with Brady calling the plays that helped Cook become the league’s rushing champion in 2025.So what was the offseason program like with Brady as head coach?“I mean, it’s just a new energy in the building,” Cook said in an interview with NFL Network’s Good Morning Football on Tuesday. “It’s going to always be like that, I feel like, when you have a new head coach coming in — a young one, too, at that. 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Que va! RELATED: CARDINALS & BRISSETT ‘SIGNIFICANTLY’ FAR APART The problem then? Last year’s starter, Jacoby Brissett, wants to be paid more going […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11500:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 23: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals scrambles during the second half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at State Farm Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. The Jaguars defeated the Cardinals 27-24 in overtime. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Arizona Cardinals have a quarterback problem going into this year’s training camp.\n\nNot enough bodies? No. None of the guys has any talent? Nope. Need players who have more NFL experience? Que va!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-news/91107/cardinals-and-brissett-significantly-far-apart-in-contract-negotiations-per-report\">RELATED: CARDINALS & BRISSETT ‘SIGNIFICANTLY’ FAR APART</a>\n\nThe problem then? Last year’s starter, Jacoby Brissett, wants to be paid more going into 2026.\n\nHe signed a two-year deal before the 2025 season for $12.5 million. The premise was that Brissett would be starting QB Kyler Murray’s backup. $6.25 million is a good haul to dress out, stand on the sideline, and hold the tablet for just 17 weeks out of the calendar year.\n\nBesides, Brissett (6’-4”, 235 pounds) was used to the backup QB label. In his 10 years in the league, he has only been considered the starter for two of those seasons while with the Indianapolis Colts. Instead of keeping him on, they drafted QB Anthony Richardson in the first round instead and moved on.\n\nWhile with the Cleveland Browns, Brissett started the first 11 games of the 2022 season. Isn’t that considered him being the starter? However, their starting QB, Deshaun Watson, was on an 11-game suspension. Once Week 11 came and went, Watson played the remainder of the schedule while Brissett played “Candy Crush” on the tablet along the sideline as he collected game checks.\n\n\n\nThe Brissett journey\n\nEvery professional player wants to start. But a lot of guys are just as happy getting those direct deposits every two weeks while only practicing. There isn’t any pressure to win for the backup. It is also a lot better for your body in the long run, and on Monday morning, trying to get out of bed. Many a backup made great money, stayed in the league a long time, became vested, and hung up his cleats without long-term knee or CTE problems.\n\nWe here at Revenge of the Birds vote to be paid $6.25 million and never write a single word, but have the keyboard all dusted off at the ready. And remember, that deal is only for 17 weeks. Find us drinking a Mai Tai or a Gold Miner Single Barrel 13-year rum and Coke somewhere warm during those other months.\n\nEditor’s note: We used to drink Captain Morgan or the cheaper Gold Miner Single Barrel 6-year rum, but hey, now we don’t worry about the bill, eh?\n\n\n\nAfter Murray became injured, Brissett took over and played the final 12 games. Murray never returned to the lineup, or at least the Cardinals did not bring him back when his 21-day window opened, and then the franchise released him.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/AZCardinals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZCardinals</a> QB Jacoby Brissett is not present as his team begins its first practice of voluntary OTAs. The starting QB has been staying away as he seeks a raise for 2026. <a href=\"https://t.co/lGDGRQbG43\">pic.twitter.com/lGDGRQbG43</a>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2056450785257369985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 2026</a>\n\n\nThen Mike LaFleur was hired. He stated that he didn’t want to go through a lengthy QB battle, so before any of the OTAs, he gave Brissett his blessing and named him the starting quarterback.\n\nAlready in the QB room was holdover Kedon Slovin (6’-2”, 223 pounds). In free agency, GM Monti Ossenfort made a concerted effort to find a dependable, experienced backup and signed journeyman Gardner Minshew (6’-1, 225 pounds), who has played in 63 games with 47 starts. In April’s NFL draft, Carson Beck (6’-5”, 233 pounds) of the University of Miami was selected.\n\nNo más mariscales de campo bajos.\n\nAnd everything appeared to line up for LaFleur. Brissett would start, Gardner would settle in as the backup, Beck would sit a year to learn and develop, while Slovis would be waived, reclaimed, and sit on the practice squad in case someone became injured.\n\nBut hold the phone. By the way, where did this idiom originate? Newspaper reporters, while calling in a story to their editor over a pay phone, would get additional breaking details and say, “Hold the phone (or line).”\n\nBeing named the starting quarterback for one of 32 NFL teams, Brissett realized he would be getting pennies on the dollar for his work. In fact, right this moment, he is ranked #30 in the league in QB pay @ $6.25 million. Four guys on their rookie deal are getting paid more. Another four signalcallers who are their team’s backup will receive a larger salary than the Cardinals’ starter.\n\nGuys like Davis Mills. Marcus Mariota. Rookies such as Bryce Young and Drake Maye.\n\nThat didn’t sit well with Brissett. It still does. And it should.\n\nBut he remains under contract. He inked a two-year deal. Nobody made him sign that contract. After the Colts cut him loose, he was on a run of being a one-year guy for the Miami Dolphins, Browns, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots. Five seasons with five clubs. So, that two-year agreement sounded pretty sweet.\n\nThat is, until he became “the undisputed guy.”\n\n\n\nNo quarterback battles\n\nOnly taking the number ones in practice. Not having to actually play in the preseason. No constant badgering questions from the media. Brissett won the job just on game tape alone.\n\nAnd during the final mandatory minicamp, LaFleur may or may not have taken away that starting title with Brissett. The new head coach didn’t really say it, but it was implied. Meanwhile, Minshew, Slovis, and Beck showed up for everything, sweated, asked questions, and took snaps. A new offense being installed requires a lot of book study and getting reps in practices. Brissett hasn’t taken a single rep with this new offense yet.\n\n\n\nSo, here we are. Brissett assumes he will be the Week 1 starter. But he doesn’t want to be paid $6.25 million when guys like Daniel Jones are making $44 million a year, or Malik Willis’ $22.5 million, or the $20 million Justin Fields is receiving.\n\nBrissett isn’t looking for Joe Burrow coinage ($55M) or Sam Darnold ($33.5M). But can he at least be paid more than the Cam Ward/Caleb Williams/Bryce Young/Jayden Daniels/Drake Maye rookie train?\n\nOssenfort doesn’t have to budge a single inch. Brissett is under contract. Then he played a dozen live games last year. Fans will point to the fact that a deal is a deal. They also argue that the Cardinals went 1-11-0 during those contests so it’s not like he took them to the promised land. So why, exactly, would Arizona pay Brissett any more Denaro when the only thing he has proved is that he can remain vertical?\n\nIt’s not like Brissett came in for Murray and played 12 games and navigated them like Jim Hart in his best season. Brissett played exceptional a few games, including the 452 yards he tossed against the San Francisco 49ers that broke the NFL record for the most attempts in a single game (57). As great an individual performance as that was, the Cardinals still lost. Badly, to be factual.\n\n\n\nRoll out the new idea\n\nThere is an avenue that Ossenfort can travel down that would satisfy everyone involved.\n\nGame incentives. Extensive performance and playoff enticements. Brissett can make up to $9 million more.\n\n\n\nThese conditions for additional payments involve:\n\n\nOn-field performance\n\n\n\nTeam success\n\n\n\nRegular season wins\n\n\n\nWinning the starting job\n\n\n\nPlaying time percentage\n\n\n\nWinning the division\n\n\n\nMaking the post-season\n\n\n\nWinning playoff games\n\n\n\nWinning the Super Bowl\n\n\nBrissett would keep his contract, which is essentially a one-year deal, and if he is lightning in a bottle, then it would trigger certain incentive pay increases. The beauty for him is that he has 17 opportunities to increase his pay grade instead of being signed as an emergency option for a team that just lost its QB. \n\n\n\nHe could earn additional bonuses based on team success:\n\n\nRegular Season Wins: $75,000 for each win during regular-season games\n\n\n\nWild Card Win: $250,000\n\n\n\nDivisional Playoff Win: $500,000\n\n\n\nNFC Championship Win: $1 million\n\n\n\nSuper Bowl Win: $2 million\n\n\nOther incentives could kick in, such as a bonus for capturing the division title, leading the league in certain categories, or throwing for so many yards, tossing a certain number of passing touchdowns, reaching a set number of rushing yards plus rushing touchdowns, game starts, percentage of game snaps played, total offensive team points, and a windfall if any receiver reaches the 1,000-yard plateau. The last one is created in order not to favor a certain player and allows Brissett to pad the stats of as many pass catchers as possible.\n\nWhat does this system achieve?\n\nWanting to restructure his current contract would simply go away.\n\nFor another, Brissett would know he can make more, but he has to accomplish this on the field. Stats become cash. Four new teams, on average, make the NFL playoffs each year. It would become Brissett’s mission to make this happen and get paid in the process.\n\nAnd to get paid a bonus for each win? It guarantees that Brissett would now be in training camp instead of home watching episodes of “Karamao.”\n\nNo quarterback drama at all. Everyone is learning the same system at the same time.\n\nWin for the QB. Win for the coaching staff. Win for the GM. 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McCarthy & Brian Flores Breakdown\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-podcasts/97571/fan-voices-dominate-kyler-murray-j-j-mccarthy-brian-flores-breakdown\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"The Real Forno Show returns with Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano on the The Real Forno Show breaking down the hottest Minnesota Vikings storylines two weeks before training camp — from Brian Flores’ rookie snap counts to a fiery and continuing Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback debate. With guests RAP and Norsepheus joining […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5748:\"\n\n\n \n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 4: Brian Flores defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Real Forno Show returns with Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano on the The Real Forno Show breaking down the hottest Minnesota Vikings storylines two weeks before training camp — from Brian Flores’ rookie snap counts to a fiery and continuing Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback debate. With guests RAP and Norsepheus joining the conversation, this episode is must-listen content for every Vikings fan heading into 2026.\n\nForness dissects the Kevin Seifert ESPN report on Flores’ historically low rookie usage, arguing that context — draft capital, player age, system complexity — matters more than raw snap numbers. “It’s not just about the fact that he doesn’t play rookies,” Forness says. “It’s about situations. It’s about what the player is and how they project forward.” The panel also projects snap counts for the 2026 rookie defensive class, including Caleb Banks (520 snaps, 10 starts), Jake Golday (246 snaps), Domonique Orange (310 snaps), Jakobe Thomas (290 snaps), and Charles Demmings (210 snaps).\n\nThe second half of the show catches fire when guests RAP and Norsepheus join to weigh in on the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy competition. RAP puts it plainly: “If the Vikings can just get somebody who can run and control the offense, we can be a Super Bowl contender.” Meanwhile, Norsepheus challenges Kevin O’Connell’s quarterback development record and Murray’s fit in a play-action system, asking: “How is a guy stuck in the pistol or shotgun going to help Kevin O’Connell’s offense?” Tyler counters that Murray “is a pocket passer first that will scramble — he wants to stay and kill you in the pocket,” making him a potentially strong fit for O’Connell’s scheme.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nBrian Flores & Rookie Snaps: The Vikings rank second-to-last in rookie starts (16) and defensive snaps (2,110) over three years — but Forness argues the per-player average tells a different, less damning story. “Brian Flores will play rookies when they deserve to play, when they’re ready to play.”\n\n\n\n2026 Rookie Snap Projections: Caleb Banks leads the class with a projected 520 snaps and 10 starts; Charles Demmings sits at the floor with 210 snaps and zero starts — “less than 20% of snaps per game.”\n\n\n\nDallas Turner Year 3: RAP expects a breakout: “Now that we’re going on to year three with Dallas Turner, has he shown a ton of flashes? 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Tyler acknowledges it as a legitimate variable worth tracking.\n\n\n\nQB Depth as Strength: RAP reframes the room positively: “If Kyler goes down, then we have J.J. You gotta be excited about that. If J.J. goes down, we have Carson Wentz in his second year of the system.”\n\n\n\nSKOL Fest 2026: RAP plugs the community event — September 12th at Crooked Pint, with Packers fans expected in town for the opener.\n\n\nListen:\n<a href=\"https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=RRTET7700308130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\nOr on your favorite podcast aggregator.\n\nWatch:\n\nDon’t sleep on this one, Vikings fans. The Real Forno Show, a Minnesota Vikings podcast on the Vikings 1st & SKOL network, is where the real pre-camp conversations are happening — deep dives you won’t find anywhere else. Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano bring the analytics, the film study, and the unfiltered fan energy every episode.\n\nFan with Us!!!\n\nTyler Forness <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheRealForno\">@TheRealForno</a> of Vikings 1st & SKOL <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Vikings1stSKOL\">@Vikings1stSKOL</a> and A to Z Sports <a href=\"https://x.com/AtoZSportsNFL\">@AtoZSportsNFL</a>, with Dave Stefano <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Luft_Krigare\">@Luft_Krigare</a> producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RealFornoShow\">@RealFornoShow</a>. 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Go, ‘Hawks!\n\n#np MOONLIGHT SUNRISE by TWICE\n\nSeattle Seahawks News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seasidejoe.com/p/seahawks-depth-chart-offense-defense\">Breaking Down the Seahawks’ Long-Term Future on Offense and Defense – Seaside Joe </a>This Is Devon Witherspoon’s Strongest Contract Argument Yet\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seattle-seahawks-sale-what-to-know-about-khosla-family\">Seahawks sale: What to know about the Khosla family – Seattle Sports </a>Here’s a closer look at the family heading the group that’s set to buy the Seahawks.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/video/ring-me-before-the-noise-s3-e4\">Ring Me | Before The Noise: S3 E4 – Seahawks.com </a>The night to celebrate has finally arrived as players, coaches, and staff reunite to receive their championship rings, reflecting on the Super Bowl-winning season during a special ceremony.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/why-sale-of-seahawks-to-khosla-family-is-win-all-around/\">Why sale of Seahawks to Khosla family group is ‘win all around’ – The Seattle Times </a>After months of waiting, the likely next owners of the Seahawks have emerged. 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Defenses can put an extra defensive lineman or linebacker on the field to help against the run. The tradeoff is that the unit has less coverage versatility. Defenses can also play Nickel or Dime, but it’s the risk of being soft against the run with light boxes increases.\n\nThe Rams got defenses off balance in this way better than anyone else in the NFL, and other teams have tried to adopt a similar model.\n\nThis offseason, teams like the <a href=\"http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Los Angeles Chargers</a> have prioritized spending on blocking personnel. Los Angeles signed former <a href=\"https://baltimorebeatdown.com\">Baltimore Ravens</a> tight end Charlie Kolar to a <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/77005/charlie-kolar\">three-year, $24.3 million</a> deal. Kolar has only 30 catches in four NFL seasons, but his ability to block adds a different layer to their offense. The Chargers also signed fullback Alec Ingold to add more versatility to that skill-position group.\n\nThis personnel trend was also apparent in the draft. A staggering <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2026/draft.htm\">nine tight ends went in the top-100 of the 2026 NFL Draft</a>. Of those nine, six of them – Nate Boerkircher, Marlin Klein, Sam Roush, Oscar Delp, Will Kacmarek, and Eli Raridon – are projected to be blocking tight ends without high-end receiving upside.\n\nThe <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> certainly didn’t get in on the tight end bandwagon.\n\nThe Chiefs are running back the same tight end room with Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, and Jared Wiley, with deep roster guys like Tre Watson or Jake Briningstool, and undrafted free agent John Michael Gyllenborg behind them.\n\nWith Kelce, Gray, and Wiley, do the Chiefs have enough versatility for a modern NFL offense?\n\nTravis Kelce\n\nAs Kelce has aged, his versatility has declined. At his best, Kelce dominated the intermediate parts of the field and was able to open space for other players. Over time, his route tree has gotten much shorter.\n\nKelce now gets many of his targets within five yards. He’s still very effective on those targets, but nobody has replaced the void Kelce left in the intermediate part of the field. That has left the offense feeling cramped over the past 2-3 seasons.\n\nOn top of that, Kelce has always been limited as a blocker and in how you can use him. Kelce often needs to play in the slot, which essentially negates any potential impact in the run game.\n\nNoah Gray\n\nGray has always been a tough fit with Kelce. Gray has some receiving chops, but mainly as an underneath chain mover. He’s never been a great fit with Kelce as a blocker. Gray also needs to be off the line of scrimmage and inserted into gaps, but that’s also how Kelce needs to be used. Gray is often put in a worse spot as the in-line tight end trying to block defensive ends, and it rarely goes well.\n\nJared Wiley\n\nWiley has had a pretty minimal role in the NFL. He <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WileJa00.htm\">played 28 snaps last season</a> and 94 the season before. He doesn’t really add any meaningful skill set to the offense. Frankly, I am more interested in seeing whether one of the deeper names on the offseason roster can overtake him as the third tight end, adding a different skill set.\n\nBriningstool would likely be the best blocker of the three, so I could see him earning the third-tight-end snaps. Gyllenborg and Watson are more receiving threats, which could be a tough fit with Kelce and Gray. If either Gyllenborg or Watson can stretch the field, they could see some snaps in front of Gray in 13 personnel to open space for Kelce.\n\nIf the Chiefs want to establish more of a run game, particularly an under-center one, having more blocking versatility is going to be important. I don’t feel they currently have that with Wiley, Gray, or Kelce. My hope is that over the course of training camp, one of the other guys emerges and adds a new layer to the offense.\n\nWith the weaknesses of the team at wide receiver, having any ability to play multiple personnel could have immense value. I’m skeptical the offense has the players to do that, but if it does, that could be a massive part of the offense succeeding in 2026.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784037600;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2133;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Davante Adams\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3052;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5ff830e810ebfcf0950698cd4bd30bbe\";s:5:\"title\";s:63:\"Seattle Seahawks sale to the Khosla family: What we know so far\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170558/seattle-seahawks-sale-khosla-family-what-we-know-so-far-nfl-news\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"The Seattle Seahawks livened up one of the last few weekends before a new NFL season begins by announcing a sale agreement with the Khosla family. It was inevitable that the Seahawks would be sold following the passing of owner Paul Allen, whose directive included selling all of his assets and donating the proceeds toward […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5383:\"\n\n\n \n SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures, speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Day 1 at Moscone Center on October 28, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunch) | Getty Images for TechCrunch \n\nThe Seattle Seahawks livened up one of the last few weekends before a new NFL season begins by <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170494/seattle-seahawks-sale-nfl-record-vinod-khosla-group\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"170494\">announcing a sale agreement with the Khosla family</a>. It was inevitable that the Seahawks would be sold following the passing of owner Paul Allen, whose directive included selling all of his assets and donating the proceeds toward philanthropic causes.\n\nThat the Seahawks are being sold is still the end of a three-decade run that, had Paul Allen not acquired the franchise for $194 million, would’ve otherwise been spent in Anaheim. From the Seahawks’ near-departure from Seattle to a two-time Super Bowl winner and four-time NFC champion, it’s been one memorable ride with the Allen family.\n\nHere’s a quick recap of what is known regarding the sale.\n\n\n\nVinod Khosla must divest his San Francisco 49ers stake\n\nIt’s an understandably uneasy aspect of the sale for Seahawks fans knowing that the Khoslas are embedded in the Bay Area community. Last year, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45168506/49ers-deal-sell-62-stake-franchise-3-bay-area-families\">Vinod bought a 3.1% stake in the San Francisco 49ers</a>. By league rule, Khosla must divest his 49ers stake to avoid conflict of interest. There are no ifs, ands, or buts. \n\nFor a recent preceding example, Carolina Panthers owner and University of Pittsburgh alum David Tepper <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-approves-david-tepper-as-new-panthers-owner-0ap3000000933768\">had to give up his 5% stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers</a>. Likewise for Josh Harris as Washington Commanders owner after he initially had a small Steelers stake.\n\nThe vote to approve the Seahawks sale is in August\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49337716/khosla-led-group-agrees-buy-seahawks-sources-say-96-billion\">Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham</a>:\n\n\nOwners have been given a date in late August to keep open for a special meeting to approve the deal, the sources said.\n\n\nCome Week 1 against the New England Patriots, the Seahawks should have their new ownership structure in place. At least 24 owners will need a “Yes” vote in order for the sale to be approved. It should be a formality unless we somehow run into a redux of the failed bid by Tom Clancy (yes, that Tom Clancy) <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-clancy-tried-to-buy-minnesota-vikings-in-1998/\">to buy the Minnesota Vikings back in the day</a>.\n\nNeeru Khosla would be the controlling owner\n\nNeeru Khosla, the wife of Vinod Khosla, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170490/read-nfl-memo-owners-following-seattle-seahawks-sale-agreement\">is listed in the NFL’s memo as the would-be controlling owner</a>. A controlling owner must own at least 30 percent of the franchise, per league requirements. Neeru Khosla is the <a href=\"https://info.ck12.org/team\">co-founder and chair of the CK-12 Foundation</a>, “a not-for-profit organization advancing K-12 STEM education by leveraging the power of AI and open multi-modal content.”\n\nNeal Khosla, one of Neeru and Vinod’s four children, is “expected to have a significant leadership role in the ownership group.” Back in 2011, Neal had an internship with the 49ers and <a href=\"https://curaihealth.com/about\">is currently the CEO of AI healthcare company Curai Health</a>.\n\nThere are no former Seahawks involved\n\nWe still don’t have an idea as to whether or not the ownership group extends beyond the Khosla family, but a <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170414/seattle-seahawks-sale-update-two-front-runners-emerge-ex-seahawk-involved-nfl-news\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170414/seattle-seahawks-sale-update-two-front-runners-emerge-ex-seahawk-involved-nfl-news\">previous Front Office Sports report</a> indicating that one of the interested bidders had at least one former Seahawks player involved. <a href=\"https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-sale-answers-to-five-key-questions-about-whats-next/\">According to the Seattle Times</a>, no ex-Seahawks are part of this sale.\n\n\n\nPatience will be the key regarding any additional information on the Khoslas, their ownership style, and anything regarding how they view team facilities, Lumen Field, and a lot more. In the meantime, if you haven’t done so already, please relax about the idea that the Khoslas are coming in to eventually move the Seahawks out of Seattle. Until there is a sliver of evidence to the contrary, it’s not happening. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784037600;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3053;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ddc7b2f2668b9b923dce94cbdc35e3c5\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64707/chargers-nfl-justin-herbert-mike-mcdaniel-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:387:\"Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Justin Herbert unsurprisingly landed on ESPN’s annual rankings of the best quarterbacks (Chargers.com) The flexibility of the Chargers defensive line will aid Chris O’Leary’s unit greatly in 2026 (Chargers.com) Under-the-radar Chargers to watch in training camp this year (Chargers […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3438:\"\n\n\n \n EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 17: Los Angeles Chargers defensive players gather into a team huddle during Mandatory Minicamp at The Bolt on June 17, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Chargers</a> fans!\n\nYou know what to do!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/los-angeles-chargers\">Chargers</a> News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/justin-herbert-espn-quarterback-rankings-2026\">Justin Herbert</a> unsurprisingly landed on ESPN’s annual rankings of the best quarterbacks (Chargers.com)\n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/training-camp-preview-defensive-line-elston-2026\">flexibility</a> of the Chargers defensive line will aid Chris O’Leary’s unit greatly in 2026 (Chargers.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/07/14/chargers-sleepers-training-camp-trey-lance-kimani-vidal-travis-burke/90911395007/\">Under-the-radar Chargers</a> to watch in training camp this year (Chargers Wire)\n\nDid the Chargers make a mistake by setting up <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/chargers-have-set-themselves-up-for-a-frightening-trevor-penning-scenario-in-2026\">Trevor Penning</a> to be the next man in at guard? (Chargers.com)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Execs, scouts, and coaches</a> voted on a consensus top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL this year (ESPN)\n\nRanking the <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-the-greatest-nfl-coaches-of-all-time-bill-belichick-vince-lombardi-battle-for-no-1-spot/\">20 greatest NFL head coaches</a> of all time (CBS Sports)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/tony-romo-my-only-regret-is-not-winning-the-cowboys-a-super-bowl\">Tony Romo’s only regret</a> from his career is not brining the Cowboys a Super Bowl (NFL.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cam-ward-on-his-we-ass-comment-i-was-raised-to-be-honest-when-i-said-that-i-meant-it\">Cam Ward</a> recently explained his “we ass” comment from his rookie season, noting he was raised to be honest (Pro Football Talk)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cam-ward-on-his-we-ass-comment-i-was-raised-to-be-honest-when-i-said-that-i-meant-it\">Bryce Young</a> must prove this season that he is not a bust (Sports Illustrated)\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25454506-lamar-jackson-xavier-mckinney-named-nfl-top-100-check-out-updated-2026-rankings\">Lamar Jackson</a> tumbled in this year’s NFL Top 100 rankings (Bleacher Report)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784037000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6797;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Justin Herbert\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3054;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"de1c9eca5550c5b06102de0fc83790c5\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"Study finds former NFL players die from ALS before age 50 at alarmingly high rates\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/study-finds-former-nfl-players-die-from-als-before-age-50-at-alarmingly-high-rates\";s:11:\"description\";s:279:\"The news that 39-year-old former NFL running back Chris Johnson has ALS has reignited the discussion about the risks of playing football, and recent research puts into focus just how significant the link between playing in the NFL and developing ALS at a young age appears to be.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3824:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_pftpm_alsfootball_260630\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"431531\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pft_pftpm_alsfootball_260630\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pft_pftpm_alsfootball_260630\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Link between ALS, football shouldn\'t be overlooked\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/link-between-als-and-football-shouldnt-be-overlooked\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-06-30T16:44:58Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n The news that 39-year-old former NFL running back Chris Johnson has ALS has reignited the discussion about the risks of playing football, and recent research puts into focus just how significant the link between playing in the NFL and developing ALS at a young age appears to be.The Concussion & CTE Foundation said today that it has identified 10 NFL players since 1960 who died of ALS before the age of 50. ALS is typically a disease associated with aging, and it is extraordinarily rare in the general population for people to die of the disease before age 50. The same study says that based on population models, there should have been fewer than one NFL player since 1960 who died of ALS before age 50: Mathematically, the expected number would be 0.24 ALS deaths before age 50 out of a sample the size of the 19,824 NFL players whose health records were studied.The study did not name all 10 players who have died of ALS, but some former NFL players who have been publicly identified as dying of ALS before turning 50 include 49ers linebacker Eric Scoggins at age 49, Patriots and Eagles running back Kevin Turner at age 46, Vikings defensive back Orlando Thomas at age 42 and Oilers defensive tackle Glenn Montgomery at age 31.Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, a co-author of the study, said the findings are alarming.\"ALS deaths among former NFL players, particularly those who die at younger ages, are occurring far more often than could possibly be expected by chance,\" he said. \"These findings are deeply concerning and underscore the urgent need to understand how repetitive head impacts and motor neuron disease may be connected. We must translate this knowledge into action by helping former players access specialized neurological care and accelerate research toward treatments and prevention. Every ALS diagnosis is devastating, and this data strengthens our responsibility to act with urgency.”The study actually found some good news for NFL players: On average, they live longer, healthier lives than the general population. They also are less likely to die by suicide than the general population, contradicting a widespread belief that head injuries have led to higher suicide rates in NFL players. 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Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images \n\nThe Indianapolis Colts have almost completely revamped their linebacker corps, as backups Austin Ajiake and Jaylon Carlies are the lone memorable holdovers from last year’s defense. \n\nSpecifically, the Colts sent former All-Pro linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers in an earlier offseason trade, while fellow veteran starter Germaine Pratt remains unsigned as a free agent. \n\nInitial indications are that rookie 2nd round pick, CJ Allen, as the Colts top pick in this year’s draft class, should be opening game starter at ‘MIKE,’ potentially even wearing the green dot on his helmet for the 1st-team defense. \n\nWhat remains up for grabs is who will potentially be starting at the ‘WILL’ linebacker spot alongside him. \n\n\n\nThe Favorite: Akeem Davis-Gaither\n\nAfter moving on from some veterans, the Colts went bargain bin hunting for a new veteran linebacker of their own, signing Akeem Davis-Gaither on a 1-year, $2.73M deal. He reunites with Indianapolis veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who previously coached him as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals defense. \n\nEntering the 2nd year of an $11 million contract he signed in the 2025 offseason, the 28-year-old Davis-Gaither was a salary cap casualty of the Arizona Cardinals earlier this offseason after recording 117 tackles (51 solo), an interception, 5 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery during 17 starts (13 games) this past year.\n\nPer PFF, Davis-Gaither earned just a +49.0 overall grade, which was the 71st best among 88 qualifying linebackers at his position this past season. That being said, he did record a +66.9 run defense grade, which graded at exactly league average, being the 44th best respectively. It was a much stronger grade than how he fared in coverage, receiving just a +36.5 coverage grade. Rejoining Anarumo, he’s hopeful for a rebound year. \n\n\n\nThe Challenger: Bryce Boettcher \n\nThe 2nd linebacker selected in the Colts recent draft class, the 6,1”, 230 pound Boettcher is a former First-Team All-American for the Oregon Ducks defense, after leading the Big Ten in tackles (136) this past season. \n\nThe former infamous two-sport athlete, after also being drafted by the Houston Astros in the 14th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, features energy, instincts, and exceptional movement skills in space. The Colts really like him, but expectations may have to be tempered a bit for the intriguing rookie—at least from the get go. \n\nThat being said, even if Boettcher doesn’t initially win a first-team starting defense spot during training camp, he should immediately contribute on special teams and play a factor at some this season defensively with injuries. \n\n\n\nThe Verdict: \n\nInitially, Davis-Gaither should win the first-team defense spot playing alongside rookie CJ Allen. One, because the Colts probably don’t want two starting rookie linebackers playing alongside one another (if they can help it) beginning in Week 1, and two, it may be hard for Boettcher to initially unseat the veteran Davis-Gaither, given his prior experience in Anaurmo’s system and defensive scheme (and really, in the NFL, collectively). \n\nThat being said, when analyzing each of the two competing linebackers’ respective skill-sets, it’s not hard to envision a scenario where Davis-Gaither plays on obvious running downs, hence starting on early downs, while Boettcher could eventually rotate in as a subpackage coverage linebacker during passing downs in nickel. 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And for those, like me, who have, one thing becomes immediately clear: Anthony Campanile’s defense did not […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8129:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Devin Lloyd #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs out prior to the AFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWith Training Camp on the coming horizon, Jacksonville Jaguars fans and media filling the dead zone period between now and the first padded practice could do a lot worse than rewatching the 2025 season from start to finish. And for those, like me, who have, one thing becomes immediately clear: Anthony Campanile’s defense did not just benefit from turnovers in 2025, it was almost entirely defined by them.\n\nTurnover or Bust?\n\nThe numbers behind the 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars tell a story that is difficult to ignore. A team that in no way could be defined by their sack numbers, ending the season 27th in the NFL, totaled 31 turnovers in 17 regular season games. While struggling to get the quarterback to the ground, the 13-win Jaguars averaged just under two takeaways per game, while simultaneously facing the league’s second fastest time to throw metrics. The plan was clear: stop the run on first downs, bring a heavy blitz presence on second and fourth downs. Use stunts and games mercilessly on passing downs. Eventually the opposing quarterback or skill players will provide an opportunity for a game-shifting play, as long as Jacksonville’s defenders capitalized. And capitalized they did. \n\nWhen the Jaguars won the turnover differential, they were 8-1, with the only defeat coming against the Cincinnati Bengals, courtesy of a late, fourth-down, pass interference penalty that most observers in Duval would argue should never have been called. Remove that single play, and this team was effectively perfect when it controlled the turnover margin. \n\nIncluding the Wild Card playoff loss to Buffalo, Jacksonville went 3-3 when the turnover battle was even, and 2-1 when losing it. In matchups where Jacksonville failed to force a single turnover, the Jaguars went 1-2 last season, with both losses coming against NFC West opponents in the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, and the lone victory coming in a close, Week 12 overtime matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.\n\nA Clear Path to Victory:\n\n\nPositive Turnover Diff: 8-1 record (88.9%)\n\n\n\nTied Turnover Diff: 3-3 record (50%)\n\n\n\nNegative Turnover Diff: *2-1 record (66.6%)\n\n\nMost notably<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/article/important-winning-turnover-battle-nfl-145146164.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/article/important-winning-turnover-battle-nfl-145146164.html\">, according to a Harvard study</a>, NFL teams with a positive turnover differential normally win 69.4-percent of their matchups. The 2025 Jaguars out-kicked the coverage in that area, in a big way, by winning 88.9-percent of last season’s matchups with a positive differential. From that study, teams with a +1 turnover differential historically win 69.4% of games, +2 differential results in 82.3% of games won, and +3 turnovers wins 91.4% of possible games.\n\n2025 Jacksonville Jaguars \n\n\nNo Turnovers Forced: 1-2 record (33.3%)\n\n\n\n1+ Turnover Forced: *12-3 record (80%)\n\n\n\n2+ Turnovers Forced: 8-2 record (80%)\n\n\n\n3+ Turnovers Forced: 5-1 record (83.3%)\n\n\n*including playoffs\n\n\n\nLife After Lloyd\n\nThe formula was as pure as it was simple: force turnovers, win games. This brings the conversation directly to the most significant defensive departure of the offseason: All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd, who signed with the Carolina Panthers this spring. It is difficult to overstate what Lloyd meant to this defense in 2025. He tied for second in the NFL in interceptions, while playing for a team that finished second in the league in interceptions as a unit. Reducing his impact to a raw interception total, however, somewhat sells his 2025 contributions short. \n\nThe Jaguars almost certainly do not beat the Kansas City Chiefs without Devin Lloyd’s Pick-6, which swung the momentum of that game. His two-interception performance in a five-point victory over the San Francisco 49ers was equally decisive. Lloyd was not just generating turnovers, he was generating them in the moments that mattered most. \n\n\nDevin Lloyd is a completely different player this year <a href=\"https://t.co/dx7Ncnmhxw\">pic.twitter.com/dx7Ncnmhxw</a>— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/NoFlagsFilm/status/1972637559143662038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 29, 2025</a>\n\n\n\n\nA Torch Passed?\n\nThe context and nuance, in the Devin Lloyd conversation, is probably worth examining closely. Four of his five interceptions on the season came before Week 6. Following a two-game absence due to a calf injury, Lloyd recorded just one interception across the final ten games of the regular season. During this stretch, the team’s turnover production didn’t collapse, largely due to Antonio Johnson’s timely emergence in the second half of the 2025 season. \n\n\nAntonio Johnson (Among Safeties) 🐆 54.1% Comp % 🐆 5 INTs (2nd) 🐆-22.2 Coverage EPA (2nd) 🐆 33.0 NFL Rating (3rd) (Data: <a href=\"https://x.com/NextGenStats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NextGenStats</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/W7bJuipJxI\">pic.twitter.com/W7bJuipJxI</a>— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) <a href=\"https://x.com/DanDGriffis/status/2021705806236819795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 11, 2026</a>\n\n\nFollowing Eric Murray’s neck injury and the team’s increased usage of three-safety packages against the Rams and Seahawks, Johnson’s defensive snap count climbed steadily. So did his interception production. Four of Johnson’s five interceptions on the season came after the bye week, coinciding almost directly with the period in which Lloyd’s turnover contributions slowed. What looked from the outside like a defense running on the same engine all season was, in reality, a defense whose primary turnover generator shifted from one player to another at almost precisely the midway point. That context matters enormously when evaluating what the 2026 Jaguars defense actually lost in Devin Lloyd’s departure. \n\nThe case that this secondary may less dependent on Lloyd than the raw numbers suggest is a legitimate one, particularly with Johnson entering 2026 coming off a season in which he earned the top overall PFF safety grade in the NFL. The arrival of third-round rookie Jalen Huskey and a return of Caleb Ransaw adds additional potential playmakers to a safety room that already ranks among the deepest position groups on this Jacksonville roster. Ventrell Miller’s lack of mention isn’t to indicate that Miller won’t be able to perform at the level of 2025 Devin Lloyd. It is, however, an acknowledgment that Lloyd leaves large shoes to fill, while also noting that, even Llo(yd himself struggled to fill them to his early-season performance standards.\n\n\n\nRepeat or Regret?\n\nThe question that remains, however, is the one that defined several weeks of the 2025 regular season, and most importantly, the postseason loss: can this defense win consistently when the turnover fortune dries up? It’s a question Jaguars fans will hope this team never has to answer in 2026, assuming the turmovers keep coming. But as it stands, given how tightly this team’s win-loss record correlated with its ability to create negative plays in 2025, repeating as a top-five turnover-forcing defense is not simply a goal for Campanile’s unit in 2026. 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It’s because he’s not shy of expressing his confidence, and also because he’s the face of the Bengals’ franchise. There’s another player on the Bengals who, when he speaks, I listen. You should too. Orlando Brown Jr. is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and savvy. Brown speaks […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5070:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) leaves the field after a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images \n\nEvery time Joe Burow speaks, it’s worth paying attention to. It’s because he’s not shy of expressing his confidence, and also because he’s the face of the Bengals’ franchise.\n\nThere’s another player on the Bengals who, when he speaks, I listen. You should too. Orlando Brown Jr. is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and savvy. Brown speaks with eloquence, and I always learn something when I hear him speak. He’s awesome to listen to in interviews. Go back and listen to an on-the-spot interview he did with Dan Hoard in April on the Bengals Booth Podcast, and he talked about everything from football to everyday life.\n\nRecently, Brown went on the Locked On Bengals Podcast with Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry for a two-part interview that aired last Friday and Monday of this week. It’s really good and worth your time if you haven’t listened to it yet.\n\nIn it, Brown made a bold statement about the Bengals’ offensive line, a unit that returns all five starters this season for the first time in the Joe Burrow era.\n\n\nOrlando Brown Jr. Says the Bengals Have the BEST Pass Pro in the NFL 🔥 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/bengals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bengals</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/orlandobrownjr?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#orlandobrownjr</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/nfl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#nfl</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/kXI4ZtcvQw\">pic.twitter.com/kXI4ZtcvQw</a>— Locked On Bengals (@lockedonbengals) <a href=\"https://x.com/lockedonbengals/status/2076480688170127735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n“I say this confidently. I really feel like we got the best pass protection unit in the NFL,” Brown said. “There isn’t a lot of group that could come do what we do on a week-to-week basis and have the success that we’ve had, especially with the circumstances.”\n\nThis is why Brown is so smart. He understands what the Bengals’ offensive line has been through in the last three seasons and isn’t shy to express how he feels about how far they have come. Look at last year alone. Remember last year when Bengals’ great Andrew Whitworth said playing offensive line for the Bengals was the toughest job in the NFL? He wasn’t lying, especially with the severe lack of a running game in the first five weeks of the regular season.\n\nThen, though, the Bengals got their running game going. They started to go under-center more and found ways to run the football. It had a clear impact on their passing game, with Joe Flacco and when Joe Burrow returned. \n\nThink about the Bengals’ offensive line last year. They had to adjust without Joe Burrow and two different quarterbacks while he was out. Particularly, Joe Flacco came over in-season. That’s a tough adjustment, and the Bengals’ offensive line— yes, the Bengals’ offensive line— adjusted seamlessly. I don’t think we give them enough credit for that. Not only did they get better themselves, they adapted to running the football and to a quarterback who came in during the season. They played two games in five days to start the Joe Flacco era— okay, maybe not era— and looked incredible offensively.\n\n“Our unit is so strong in pass protection, man,” Brown said.\n\nI believe what Brown is saying. This offensive line is a mixture of veteran leaders and young studs. Brown, Ted Karras, and Dalton Risner have been around the block a few times, each playing for three different teams, including the Bengals, in their NFL careers. Dylan Fairchild and Amarius Mims are the young studs, with Mims approaching Pro Bowl levels and potentially playing himself into a contract extension next offseason.\n\nThe best offensive lines in the NFL don’t have a lot of turnover year-over-year. Look at Buffalo, they have had the same starting offensive line the last two seasons. It’s no shock that Josh Allen flourished behind it, winning MVP in 2024 and having, statistically, an even better season in 2025.\n\nWith the expectations Joe Burrow has for himself and the Bengals in 2026, Burrow may have his best season, statistically, this season. It could result in his first MVP. Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Josh Allen all have at least one MVP award… because they’ve had continuity along their offensive lines. Burrow now has it, and it’s a welcome reprieve and refresher going into a pivotal year for the Bengals.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784027700;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Cincinnati Bengals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9224;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chase Brown\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3066;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3dc9efb385835b2e23945ca89c4b078f\";s:5:\"title\";s:59:\"3 Late-Round Running Backs to Draft (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/3-late-round-running-backs-to-draft-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:276:\"It’s the heart of best ball summer, but it’s also time to ramp up for season-long managed leagues. While many players are appealing in both formats, the following late-round running back targets were curated for half-PPR redraft fantasy football leagues, ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:14356:\"It’s the heart of best ball summer, but it’s also time to ramp up for season-long managed leagues. While many players are appealing in both formats, the following late-round running back targets were curated for half-PPR redraft fantasy football leagues, and the featured players have an <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position (ADP)</a> after 120.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/coach/getstarted/\">AI Fantasy Football Tools</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nLate-Round Fantasy Football Running Back Targets\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones (RB – MIN)</a> | ADP: 121 (RB40)\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a> doesn’t have an exciting ceiling, and his best fantasy football days are in his rearview mirror. Nevertheless, he’s a bargain who can outproduce his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy football ADP</a>.\nIn a down year, Jones was tied for the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-rb.php?min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RB33</a> in half-PPR points per game (8.7) among running backs who played at least eight games in 2025. Sadly, per Pro-Football-Reference, he missed five games, and his 4.2 yards per carry, 4.9 yards per target and 4.7 yards per touch were the lowest marks of his career.\nStill, Jones is only a year removed from finishing as the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/leaders/half-ppr-rb.php?year=2024&min_games=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RB20</a> in half-PPR points per game (12.7) among running backs who played at least eight games in 2024, his first year with the Vikings. Jones played all 17 games in 2024, rebounding from an injury-shortened campaign after missing six games in 2023.\nThe 31-year-old running back is the most appealing fantasy selection from Minnesota’s backfield in half-PPR and PPR formats, albeit with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason</a> being the more appealing option in standard-scoring formats.\nMason is a superior runner, but he provides little value in the passing attack, while Jones is still a passing-game contributor. According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, Jones had the following receiving numbers in 2025 (among 78 running backs with at least 50 routes in the regular season):\n\n45.7% route participation rate (tied for 14th)\n12.1% target share (8th)\n0.22 targets per route run (tied for 21st)\n3.1 targets per game (tied for 17th)\n28 receptions (33rd)\n16.6 receiving yards per game (tied for 29th)\n1.18 yards per route run (tied for 31st)\n\nJones also wasn’t entirely iced out in scoring territory. He handled 42.9% of Minnesota’s rush attempts inside the 5-yard line versus 53.8% for <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordan-mason.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Mason</a>.\nJones doesn’t have league-winning upside. Having said that, he’s a viable early-season RB2 or FLEX option. Jones is also an ideal target as an RB2 on Zero RB or Hero RB rosters. Gamers churn through the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/waiver-central.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waiver wire</a> or bank on injuries to starting running backs, providing value to their respective handcuffs.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell (RB – LAC)</a> | ADP: 146 (RB47)\nI’ve repeatedly gushed about <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell</a>, starting back in January, when I tabbed him as a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/01/fantasy-football-breakout-candidates-running-backs-picks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breakout candidate at running back</a>. Next, I highlighted Mitchell as a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/03/3-players-you-should-already-believe-in-fantasy-football/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">player you should already believe in</a> at the end of March. And, again, I called Mitchell a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/06/3-late-round-fantasy-football-sleepers-to-target-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">late-round sleeper</a> to target in June.\nReaders are encouraged to check out the linked pieces for more details about his explosiveness and eye-popping rushing efficiency. Rather than rehash those points here, I’d prefer to expand upon why he’s an appealing late-round option at running back in managed leagues.\nFirst, Chargers new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted Mitchell for his offense, going so far as to print <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chargers-mike-mcdaniel-used-bizarre-035028401.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFUO127sF0Nj8W72Fjdk07yYdUqeKlUcKXARfbLuaVnpORA-Oh0SJDPoHr_ztqu7uN26qiFvzGaPkKCQnXQz-xL84AO2xZb5IU1UnQ_wsKzeE5AisRXCU422fZk7BbWFFEFJOjoxC0jTszNcWDKyRJ1U9tnkLx8jYIn2Arg09cvA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">“Wanted” posters</a> for Mitchell and fullback <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/alec-ingold.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alec Ingold</a> to put on the walls of general manager Joe Hortiz’s office. Second, Mitchell is similarly built and has similar dynamism to McDaniel’s former Dolphins starting running back <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>.\nMitchell isn’t a threat to overtake <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton</a> on Los Angeles’s depth chart, but Mitchell can shine in a complementary role. In addition, McDaniel has had offenses that have been fantasy-friendly for more than one running back, with the 2023 Dolphins standing out as a glaringly obvious example. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/raheem-mostert.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-14338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raheem Mostert</a> and Achane both smashed.\nGamers should target Mitchell to see how he’s used early in the season. If McDaniel finds 8-10 touches for Mitchell instead of the 5.2 touches per game he had in 2025 in Baltimore, Mitchell can have standalone value as a FLEX option, bye week fill-in or RB2 with contingent upside if Hampton were injured. Having said that, if Mitchell is mired in a tiny role, touching the ball only 3–8 times a game through the first two weeks, gamers can dump him and move on.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kaytron-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaytron Allen (RB – WSH)</a> | ADP: 200.3 (RB60)\nLet me preface by saying I think <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonah-coleman.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonah Coleman</a> will finish ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kaytron-allen.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaytron Allen</a> in the running back rankings at the end of 2026, and I previously highlighted him as a <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/05/3-fantasy-football-sleepers-to-target-2026/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleeper to target</a>. Having said that, Coleman has an ADP of 155 as the RB50, so Allen is a deeper late-round sleeper.\nMoreover, in leagues where gamers are active, passing on Coleman makes sense. He has stiffer competition to reach the field early in the season, as <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jk-dobbins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.K. Dobbins</a> is a better runner than <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jacory-croskeymerritt.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacory Croskey-Merritt</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White</a>. Also, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rj-harvey.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Harvey</a> was a more productive receiver than either of them in 2025. Dobbins has a lengthy injury history, and Harvey was inefficient as a runner.\nUltimately, Sean Payton could eventually view Coleman as his best do-it-all running back, and Coleman could fill either the early-down role for Dobbins if he got hurt or the passing role for Harvey if he were injured or unreliable as a pass-blocking option. Still, in active leagues, a slow start for Coleman could result in him getting cast loose to the waiver wire or make him a trade target.\nMeanwhile, the Week 1 reveal for Washington’s backfield usage could make Allen the cover image for waiver wire articles entering Week 2.\nAmong 59 FBS running backs with at least 100 rush attempts in 2025 in this year’s draft class, Allen was second in Pro Football Focus’s (PFF) run grade, fifth in rushing yards (1,303), eighth in yards per carry (6.2), tied for second in rushing touchdowns (15), 12th in yards after contact per attempt (3.77), tied for fifth in missed tackles forced (57) and ninth in elusiveness rating.\nAllen’s rushing production is all the more impressive when considering the competition from teammate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/nick-singleton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicholas Singleton</a>.\nAllen is unlikely to add fantasy value as a receiver. He had his worst season as a receiver in his final collegiate season, with only 23 targets, 18 receptions and 68 scoreless receiving yards in 12 games on 142 routes.\nAllen had fewer than 200 receiving yards in all four of his college seasons, tallying only 490 and 0.74 yards per route run on 661 career routes. 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For more from Josh, check out his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/news/correspondents/josh-shepardson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">archive</a> and follow him <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BChad50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BChad50</a>.\nwindow.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:\"fpros_cards\"};\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784027370;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"FantasyPros\";s:10:\"categories\";a:10:{i:0;s:8:\"Articles\";i:1;s:20:\"Fantasy Draft Advice\";i:2;s:8:\"Featured\";i:3;s:13:\"Featured Link\";i:4;s:3:\"NFL\";i:5;s:8:\"Sleepers\";i:6;s:21:\"2026 fantasy football\";i:7;s:11:\"Aaron Jones\";i:8;s:13:\"kaytron allen\";i:9;s:15:\"Keaton Mitchell\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9511;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Keaton Mitchell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4199;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Aaron Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:0;}}}i:3067;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"10c834ec17a14e4d7f86d1e8d278262f\";s:5:\"title\";s:58:\"4 Must-Draft Rookie Wide Receivers (2026 Fantasy Football)\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/07/4-must-draft-rookie-wide-receivers-2026-fantasy-football/\";s:11:\"description\";s:271:\"The 2026 NFL Draft class sparked heavy debate over which wide receiver would emerge as the top prospect. Teams were aggressive in targeting the position, and several rookies landed in ideal situations for early fantasy football production. As the season ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:7654:\"The 2026 NFL Draft class sparked heavy debate over which wide receiver would emerge as the top prospect. Teams were aggressive in targeting the position, and several rookies landed in ideal situations for early fantasy football production.\nAs the season approaches, managers searching for immediate help at wide receiver should look closely at this group. This article highlights four rookies poised to make an immediate impact on their teams and deliver meaningful fantasy value from Day 1.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/coach/getstarted/\">Fantasy Football AI Tools</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nMust-Draft Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receivers\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/carnell-tate.php\">Carnell Tate (WR – TEN)</a>\nCarnell Tate was the first wide receiver drafted from this class, and he fits the mold of a bigger‑bodied, vertical Z receiver with true downfield speed. At Ohio State, he played alongside <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jeremiah-smith.php\">Jeremiah Smith</a> during the 2025 season and consistently won deep, stacking defenders and creating explosive touchdowns. His profile translates cleanly to the NFL.\nThe Titans drafted Tate to elevate <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/cam-ward.php\">Cam Ward’s</a> passing game after heavily investing in their offense this offseason. He steps in as Tennessee’s primary X receiver, which fits their scheme perfectly, as he is the biggest starting wide receiver on the roster and will be relied on immediately in contested situations and vertical concepts.\nIn rookie drafts, Tate is going inside the top three picks, and the landing spot justifies the cost. He will be heavily involved from Day 1, providing an instant boost to fantasy rosters and giving the Titans a true boundary playmaker they have lacked. Tate’s combination of size, speed and opportunity makes him one of the cleanest early‑impact rookies in the 2026 class.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/makai-lemon.php\">Makai Lemon (WR – PHI)</a>\nMakai Lemon was the most complete wide receiver in this year’s draft class, and Philadelphia landed a steal when he fell to pick No. 20. Lemon steps in as the Eagles’ No. 2 wide receiver behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devonta-smith.php\">DeVonta Smith</a> and is positioned for an immediate impact.\nLemon’s game translates everywhere on the field; he’s fast, quick, and agile and his yards-after-catch (YAC) skill set is unmatched. When an offense needs a play, Lemon is the type of receiver who delivers it.\nThe rookie Eagle enters a strong situation with Sean Mannion taking over as offensive coordinator, bringing a system rooted in Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay scheme. That structure emphasizes timing, leverage and yards after the catch, which are all traits Lemon excels at. Philadelphia will use him heavily from Day 1.\nIn rookie drafts, Lemon is going early in the first round, and the value matches the landing spot. He offers instant production, long‑term upside and a clear path to becoming one of the most reliable rookies in the class.\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/rookie-draft-simulator/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson.php\">Jordyn Tyson (WR – NO)</a>\nJordyn Tyson was the true best wide receiver in this draft class. His on‑field ability is unmatched, and his competitiveness and passion elevate every offense he joins.\nTyson’s injury history has been the only concern for fantasy managers, as he has dealt with multiple serious setbacks throughout his college career. Now fully healthy, he enters the league ready to prove he belongs at the top of this class.\nThe New Orleans Saints were unfazed by his past injuries, selecting him in the first round and immediately slotting him as their second primary wide receiver behind <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-olave.php\">Chris Olave</a>.\nTogether, they form one of the most dangerous duos in the NFL. Tyson brings a dominant contested‑catch radius, elite ball‑tracking, clean hands and crisp route running. He’s the type of receiver who wins at every level of the field, and the Saints will design plenty of plays to get the ball in his hands.\nTyson is being drafted in the early to mid‑first round of rookie drafts, and the landing spot fully supports that cost. If he stays healthy, he offers instant impact potential, high‑end volume and true league‑winning upside.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr.php\">Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – NYJ)</a>\nOmar Cooper Jr. is a terrifying matchup for any cornerback. He plays with a physical, imposing presence that immediately stands out among this year’s first‑round wide receivers. Cooper is a dominant playmaker whose clutch‑moment production is unmatched. When the Jets need a big play, he’s the type of receiver who demands the ball.\nNew York drafted him in the first round to pair with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson.php\">Garrett Wilson</a>, forming one of the most dangerous young duos in the league. Cooper brings every trait you want in an NFL starter:\n\nStrong red zone separation.\nVersatility across multiple packages.\nAbility to win physically at the catch point.\n\nCooper’s presence gives the Jets a true boundary weapon who can tilt coverage and create mismatches all over the field.\nIn rookie drafts, Cooper is going in the late first round, and the value is excellent compared to his projected output. 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These drafts cover best ball, dynasty and redraft, typically in the higher-stakes ... read more »\";s:7:\"content\";s:15239:\"Right now, you could be drafting in a whole slew of fantasy football contests on Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), one of the industry’s longest-running fantasy football platforms. These drafts cover best ball, dynasty and redraft, typically in the higher-stakes realm, with most contests priced between $35 and $10,000. \nOne of the more popular contests is the $125 1-QB TE-Premium best ball tournament, which pays $400,000 for first place. Here are five overpriced players to avoid on FFPC.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/articles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Research & Advice</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/half-point-ppr-rb-cheatsheets.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Expert Rankings</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/myplaybook/trade-analyzer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/mock-drafts/lobby/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"></a>\nOvervalued Fantasy Football Players to Avoid on FFPC\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/omarion-hampton.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)</a> | ADP: 15\nThis probably won’t be a popular selection, as the hype for Omarion Hampton seems to be in full swing, and while ceiling can win you tournaments, it is worth taking just a brief second to pause. Hampton is the only running back currently drafted inside the top 36 picks who missed a single game last season. And it wasn’t just one, it was seven. \nHampton is being drafted ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/saquon-barkley.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saquon Barkley</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/devon-achane.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De’Von Achane</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-rb.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenneth Walker</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derrick Henry</a>, who have all put together stronger portfolios that justify trusting them with a top-20 pick. Hampton ranked eighth-highest in explosive run rate last year, per the <a href=\"https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasy Points Data Suite</a>, but he also ranked 38th in success rate and 27th in yards after contact per attempt. \nIn the nine games Hampton played, he was below 3.7 yards per carry in five and held below 70 rushing yards in six. A healthy offensive line and Mike McDaniel will absolutely improve the situation, no doubt, but this could still be a three-way committee with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keaton Mitchell</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/kimani-vidal.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimani Vidal</a> mixing in. At this cost, that could be awful for Hampton’s upside.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)</a> | ADP: 45\nEven if Quinshon Judkins hadn’t spent his offseason recovering from a serious injury, questions could be asked about his <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/adp/half-point-ppr-overall.php/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average draft position</a> (ADP), but combining that with the rest paints a tricky picture. Judkins suffered a dislocated ankle and a fractured fibula in Week 16, two injuries that on their own would have been bad enough, but together they make things more worrisome. \nPlayers like <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tony-pollard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Pollard</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/mark-andrews.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Andrews</a> have struggled with efficiency in recent seasons after returning from similar injuries, and while Judkins is younger, we can’t assume he’ll avoid a similar path. The Browns have by far the worst quarterback room in the league and have had to overhaul an offensive line that was an outright disaster. Expecting all five starters to gel and be problem-free is another thing altogether. \nWith such an awful quarterback situation, can we expect this offense to move the ball? Without <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/myles-garrett.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Myles Garrett</a> and Jim Schwartz, will this defense be able to keep the score close enough for the ground game to be important? Those factors all make Judkins’ ADP difficult to swallow, but there’s another crucial factor to consider: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dylan-sampson.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dylan Sampson</a>. \nRavens fans frequently criticized new Browns head coach Todd Monken for over-rotating Derrick Henry and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/justice-hill.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justice Hill</a> in Baltimore over the last couple of years. It shouldn’t surprise us to see Sampson and Judkins rotated similarly. Sampson, for his part, is a better pass-catcher than Judkins, outdoing him in yards per route run (2.01 vs. 1.17), yards per target (7.13 vs. 5.03) and yards per reception (8.21 vs. 6.58). \nJudkins is a good player, but this price assumes a bigger workload than the data suggests he’ll get. Should we get a dip if he doesn’t start training camp fully healthy? That might be a better time to draft him.\nGain a competitive edge with expert-written strategy guides, advanced mock draft tools, player outlooks, and live Discord access — all inside our powerful <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/fantasy-football-draft-kit/\">2026 Draft Kit</a>.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rome-odunze.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)</a> | ADP: 64 \n\nThe Bears currently have five players going inside the first 72 picks: <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/colston-loveland.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colston Loveland</a> (22), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/dandre-swift.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D’Andre Swift</a> (45), <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luther Burden III</a> (49), Rome Odunze (64) and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Williams</a> (71). It’s going to be very difficult for all of them to pay off.\nThe Bears are an ascending offense, and the promise of what Williams could do in his second season with Ben Johnson is enticing, but this feels a bit much, and the wide receiver position feels especially fragile. Odunze has five top-12 weekly finishes across two years in the league and largely looked out of sorts last year.\n Everything leaned towards either the run or Loveland for the latter part of the season, and it’s hard to argue that formula wasn’t worth returning to. Odunze is also recovering from a lingering stress fracture in his left foot. He has been on record saying the injury has caused the bone structure to shift and leave him with pain that he describes as the new normal.\n Either Burden or Odunze might pay off their ADP, and perhaps the cheaper of the two is the sensible choice, but avoiding injured players and focusing on Loveland and Swift feels like the more sensible approach.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)</a> | ADP: 89\nThe hype train is fully underway for Jonathon Brooks, despite him still not being fully cleared for contact almost 20 months after he tore his ACL for the second time in 13 months. Brooks now enters the third year of his contract with only 12 touches for 45 combined yards. \nThere’s no doubt the Panthers would love to see some return on their draft capital, having used the 46th overall pick on him, and the opportunity is there with <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rico Dowdle</a> no longer in the mix. \nLast season, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chuba-hubbard.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chuba Hubbard</a> was banged up and lacked explosiveness, but the team still came back to him as the season went on, having paid him through the 2028 season and still seeming to have faith in him. If they weren’t ready to turn everything over to Dowdle, who consistently outproduced Hubbard, it seems hard to believe that Brooks will be able to usurp Hubbard. \nBrooks goes ahead of <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/blake-corum.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Corum</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/rachaad-white.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachaad White</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/aaron-jones.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Jones</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/tyrone-tracy-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyrone Tracy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/woody-marks.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woody Marks</a> and <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.</a>, who have all shown us a greater body of work. We can understand what picking them means for our team versus gambling on Brooks.\n When we looked at overpriced players in June, Brooks’ ADP was 104; it’s now 15 picks more expensive, and it’s an even tougher click. With Hubbard only seven picks ahead of him in ADP, you really have to wonder how long before the two flip positions.\n<a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/david-njoku.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Njoku (TE – LAC)</a> | ADP: 175\nPerhaps this one is being a little too picky, given that David Njoku is the TE29 in this format, but it might still be too high. <a href=\"https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/oronde-gadsden-ii.php\" class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oronde Gadsden II</a> is likely overpriced as the TE16, but he could take a second-year leap after flashing in small spells during his rookie season. \nHowever, it’s more that the entire offense doesn’t feel ready to support Njoku. 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Geno Smith is in the news again, and not in a good way. Smith was issued citations for speeding and driving without a license in Florida. These are hardly earth shattering offenses, but they represent the third time in the last few months Smith has had a run-in with the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5359:\"\n\n\n \n Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! Geno Smith is in the news again, and not in a good way. Smith was issued citations for speeding and driving without a license in Florida. These are hardly earth shattering offenses, but they represent the third time in the last few months Smith has had a run-in with the police. He’s not exhibiting the greatest judgment in the world. Hopefully with training camp starting in two weeks Smith can get back to football, and we can read about him more for his exploits on the field and less for his foibles off the field. \n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Tuesday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-demario-davis-on-a-mission-with-new-york-07-13-2026\">John Pullano</a> – Demario Davis’ 3rd Jets Tour: LB on a Mission\n\n<a href=\"https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-camp-position-preview-2026-offensive-line-olu-fashanu-dylan-parham\">Eric Allen</a> – Jets 2026 Training Camp Preview | Young and Hungry Offensive Line Has ‘No Weak Link’\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/13/sports/geno-smith-stopped-by-cops-for-third-time-in-three-months/\">Edward Lewis</a> – Jets quarterback Geno Smith stopped by cops for third time in three months: ‘That’s too fast’\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-position-breakdown-tight-end-kenyon-sadiq\">Lucas Hutcherson</a> – Jets 2026 Position Breakdown: Can rookie Kenyon Sadiq bring another dimension to the offense?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/13/pro-football-focus-where-new-york-jets-geno-smith-excels-nfl/90825837007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets QB Geno Smith quietly excels where good NFL offenses are built\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/13/new-york-jets-rebuild-internal-geno-smith-aaron-glenn-nfl/90860165007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets rebuild now hinges on internal growth\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/13/former-jets-dl-is-1-dt-in-the-nfl-after-winning-super-bowl-60/90873646007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Former Jets DL is No. 1 tackle in the NFL after winning Super Bowl 60\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/13/new-york-jets-isaiah-williams-may-be-more-important-than-people-realize/90860991007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets’ Isaiah Williams may be more important than people realize\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/13/aaron-glenn-new-york-jets-offense-lean-on-flexibility-geno-smith-nfl/90860443007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Aaron Glenn has something new in the Jets offense he can lean on\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/analyzing-tim-patrick-s-outlook-with-jets-before-training-camp-01kx3ysas3jp\">Colby Colwell</a> – Analyzing Tim Patrick’s Outlook with Jets Before Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-should-avoid-terrion-arnold-at-all-costs-despite-temptation-01kxbewv5q78\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Should Avoid Terrion Arnold at All Costs Despite Temptation\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-ot-olu-fashanu-key-offensive-line-pieces-lands-at-no-11-01kx95yjp2q4\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Jets OT Olu Fashanu: Key Offensive Line Pieces Lands at No. 11\n\n<a href=\"https://www.jetnation.com/2026/07/14/the-numbers-say-the-jets-should-ride-breece-hall/\">Phil Sulivan</a> – The Numbers Say the Jets Should Ride Breece Hall\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-quietly-signed-one-nfl-best-athletes-mory-bamba-2026-nfl-draft-01kx77m5rjz1\">Justin Fried</a> – The Jets quietly signed one of the NFL’s best athletes after the 2026 NFL Draft\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/this-criticism-jets-breece-hall-extension-completely-misses-point-01kx3nnv569q\">Jake Elman</a> – This criticism of the Jets’ Breece Hall extension completely misses the point\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-demario-davis-new-york-back-return-culture\">Paolo Mariano</a> – Demario Davis opens up why Jets brought him back\n\n\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/94968/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-13-26\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/94968/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-13-26\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784026800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1373;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Geno Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3070;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ce25b9e30433625e58d627df2d0062de\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Patriots training camp preview 2026: Quarterback\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-training-camp/130128/2026-quarterback-preview-drake-maye\";s:11:\"description\";s:334:\"The New England Patriots’ pursuit of a franchise quarterback has seemingly come to a close with Drake Maye entering his third season at the helm of the offense. After leading a previously 4-13 team to the Super Bowl and missing out on an MVP trophy by one vote, the 23-year-old, alongside offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8261:\"\n\n\n \n Foxborough, MA - May 27: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels on May 27, 2026. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots’ pursuit of a franchise quarterback has seemingly come to a close with Drake Maye entering his third season at the helm of the offense.\n\nAfter leading a previously 4-13 team to the Super Bowl and missing out on an MVP trophy by one vote, the 23-year-old, alongside offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, has a chance to build upon the foundation laid during last season’s Super Bowl run.\n\nIn this next edition of our 2026 Patriots training camp preview series, we’ll take a look at New England’s quarterback room in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices. Veterans will report to the facility on July 24.\n\n*Denotes player on the <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/129871/2026-roster-projection-minicamp-offseason-workouts\">Pats Pulpit 53-man roster projection</a>\n\nDepth chart\n\nStarter: <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128679/drake-maye-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Drake Maye (23)*</a> | Backups: <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128931/tommy-devito-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Tommy DeVito (27)*</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/128896/behren-morton-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\">Behren Morton (24/R)*</a>\n\nFollowing the Super Bowl loss, Patriots brass attacked the offseason by surrounding their new franchise quarterback with the tools needed to win a championship.\n\nThe team began by releasing veteran Stefon Diggs and opting to spend significant resources on adding <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/129195/what-a-j-brown-trade-means-for-the-patriots\">Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion A.J. Brown</a>, <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123663/romeo-doubs-signing-signing-analysis-contract-salary-cap-roster\">former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs</a> and <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-draft/126842/eli-raridon-third-round-pick-analysis-roster-impact\">vertical-threat tight end Eli Raridon</a> in the draft.\n\nIn addition, New England <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-free-agency-rumors-signings-updates-transactions/123599/alijah-vera-tucker-signing-analysis-contract-salary-cap-roster\">signed impact left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker</a> before <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-draft/126761/offensive-tackle-depth-chart-reset-caleb-lomu-first-round-pick\">drafting offensive tackles Caleb Lomu</a> in the first round and <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-draft/127115/dametrious-crownover-pick-selection-sixth-round-nfl\">Dametrious Crownover in the sixth</a>.\n\nAs a result, expectations will somehow be even higher for Maye and McDaniels entering 2026.\n\nFurthermore, fourth-year quarterback Tommy DeVito is now the primary backup after sitting third on the depth chart in 2025 behind Joshua Dobbs. The Patriots moved quickly to re-sign DeVito early in the offseason, signaling confidence in him as the go-to substitute.\n\nMeanwhile, seventh-round draft selection Behren Morton occupies the final spot in the room. His practice reps increased substantially over the course of mandatory minicamp, delivering 11 pass attempts during the final practice, compared to zero in the first two sessions.\n\nKey Question: Do the Patriots have enough help behind Maye?\n\nMaye started all 17 games last season, but possible head injuries have been a concern throughout his first two years in the league. Beyond suffering a concussion as a rookie, he underwent two sideline evaluations in 2025 after hitting his head on the turf against the Steelers in Week 3 and the Titans in Week 7.\n\nDobbs had to make a brief appearance in Tennessee after Maye hit the ground. For that reason, DeVito could be forced into action at some point next season.\n\nFor New England, the hope is that DeVito can develop into an effective spot starter in 2026 who can lead the offense downfield when needed. Potential drawbacks also arise when considering how conservative the offense becomes if DeVito ever has to step in.\n\nHowever, DeVito has a history of being a capable backup with the Giants, going on a three-game winning streak in 2023, taking down the Commanders, Patriots and Packers.\n\nThe contest against Green Bay was one of his most memorable games, being awarded the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for a game-winning drive to set up the go-ahead field goal in New York’s favor.\n\nMorton’s development is another important variable in this equation. If DeVito struggles in an expanded role, New England may turn to the rookie. Otherwise, the Patriots could be eyeing the veteran market down the line.\n\nX-Factor: Josh McDaniels\n\nMaye is entering the second year of McDaniels’ offensive system. The coaching staff’s next step is to improve the quarterbacks’ mental processing, an area in which the 23-year-old has shown progress throughout the spring.\n\n“We’re trying to weaponize Drake’s mind, and all the quarterbacks’ minds,” <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/129900/sunday-patriots-notes-drake-maye-shane-bowen-minicamp\">quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant said earlier this offseason</a>. “As opposed to just being throwers of the football, we want them to be operators of the offense.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48978408/nfl-new-england-patriots-similar-motivations-aj-brown-now-2026-randy-moss-2007\">McDaniels also mentioned</a> that this offseason is different from last year, as the focus has shifted toward reaching the “next level” in understanding the offense’s language and how to operate.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48978408/nfl-new-england-patriots-similar-motivations-aj-brown-now-2026-randy-moss-2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to McDaniels</a>, Maye knows “a hell of a lot more than he did last year at this time.” Maye looked the part throughout the spring practice sessions as well, dealing with increased offensive tempo and having to diagnose looks and assignments under more pressure.\n\nFirst-round draft selection <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/everything-patriots-teammates-said-about-drake-maye-at-minicamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caleb Lomu previously said </a>during minicamp that Maye has constantly been in his ear since he was drafted, offering help whenever the rookie offensive tackle needs it.\n\nBut in Maye’s development, McDaniels will be the key to propelling him even further.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784026800;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Pats Pulpit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"New England Patriots Analysis\";i:1;s:34:\"New England Patriots Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11564;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Drake Maye\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3071;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"09996ec3273f7788ed57245e1d4fee05\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Buffalo Bills 2026 scouting report: wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr.\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136735/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-wide-receiver-mecole-hardman-jr\";s:11:\"description\";s:325:\"Last season, the Buffalo Bills receiving corps was a mess. Look no further than the final game’s box score for a microcosm of the season. Everyone focuses on the maddening interception call on a pass intended for Brandin Cooks on the season’s final play, but if you look at the play-by-play notes, you’ll see that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7697:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) congratulates wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (16) after a touchdown during the first quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images \n\nLast season, the Buffalo Bills receiving corps was a mess. Look no further than the final game’s box score for a microcosm of the season. Everyone focuses on the maddening interception call on a pass intended for Brandin Cooks on the season’s final play, but if you look at the play-by-play notes, you’ll see that the play before was also a long pass, one that fell incomplete, and it also was thrown to a receiver who wasn’t with the team until midseason.\n\nThat Buffalo’s receiver group was so bad last season that quarterback Josh Allen’s final two passes went to receivers whom he didn’t really meet until after the trading deadline should tell us just how dire the situation really was. One of those players is still a free agent, though he has <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-discussion/136624/brandin-cooks-or-stefon-diggs-if-buffalo-bills-make-one-more-move-at-wide-receiver-who-makes-most-sense\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-discussion/136624/brandin-cooks-or-stefon-diggs-if-buffalo-bills-make-one-more-move-at-wide-receiver-who-makes-most-sense\">expressed a desire to return to Buffalo.</a> The other is the subject of today’s edition of “91 players in 91 days.” _____________________________________________________________________________\n\nName: Mecole Hardman Jr.\n\nNumber: 1\n\nPosition: WR\n\nHeight/Weight: 5’10” 187 lbs.\n\nAge: 28 (29 on 3/12/2027)\n\nExperience/Draft: 8; selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round (No. 56 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft\n\nCollege: Georgia\n\nAcquired: Signed with Buffalo’s practice squad on 11/11/2025\n\nFinancial situation (per Spotrac): Hardman Jr. signed a one-year reserve/futures contract with Buffalo on January 19. That contract is worth a total of $1.325 million. Thanks to the veteran’s salary benefit, his cap hit is just $1.1 million if he makes the 53-man roster. As a fully vested veteran, the entirety of Hardman Jr.‘s base salary—$1.3 million—becomes fully guaranteed if he makes the team Week One. Buffalo can release him before Week One without incurring a dead cap charge, however.\n\n2025 Recap: Hardman Jr. spent the offseason with the Green Bay Packers, as he had signed a one-year deal with them in March. He caught three of eight targets for 30 yards in the preseason, adding one 14-yard rush to his ledger, as well. He returned punts for the Packers in the preseason, as well, totaling four tries for 20 yards in those three exhibition games. He also lost one fumble. He did not make the team, however, as he was ultimately released on August 26 as part of Green Bay’s final cuts. The Packers signed him to the practice squad the following day, but he was not elevated to the active roster and was ultimately release on September 23. He remained a free agent until November, when Buffalo signed him to their practice squad amidst a rash of injuries and ineffective play in their receiver group. Hardman Jr. was elevated to the active roster for Buffalo’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he had quite an extreme showing in the game. On the one hand, he returned his first kickoff return 61 yards. On the other hand, he muffed his only attempt at a punt return and suffered a calf injury that landed him on injured reserve. Hardman Jr. was on IR until December 20, when he was elevated to the 53-man roster for the Bills’ 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns. He returned one punt for four yards on two special teams snaps in the game. Hardman Jr.‘s final action came in Buffalo’s 33-30 overtime playoff loss to the Denver Broncos. He played on 18 offense snaps and saw two targets: a four-yard touchdown catch to open the scoring for the Bills and a bomb that fell incomplete on the penultimate offensive play of the season. He also had one kickoff return for 22 yards while playing nine special teams snaps in the game. \n\nPositional outlook: Hardman Jr. is one of 14 receivers on the current roster. Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Skyler Bell, DJ Moore, Joshua Palmer, Trent Sherfield Sr., Jalen Virgil, Tyrell Shavers, Ja’Mori Maclin, Mac Dalena, Max Tomczak, Deven Thompkins, and Stephen Gosnell are the others.\n\n2026 Offseason: Hardman Jr. is healthy and he participated in offseason workouts.\n\n2026 Season outlook: The Bills’ wide receiver group is open towards the back end of the room. The only players I would consider locks to be on the roster Week One are Shakir, Moore, and Bell. The Bills could find trade partners for Coleman and Palmer, and while I find it far more likely that they are on the team, it’s certainly possible that Buffalo trades one or both of them this summer. If we assume that Coleman and Palmer are also on the roster, though, that likely gives us nine players fighting for one open spot. What that player can do on offense will obviously be a big part of the reason he makes the team, but it will likely be contributions on special teams that allow the proverbial cream to rise to the top.\n\nIf Hardman Jr. wants to pull a Macho Man and make everyone realize that he is, in fact, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C4lK41SX-Q\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C4lK41SX-Q\">the cream of the crop,</a> he’ll have to offer consistency in the return game, especially as a punt returner. With Ray Davis emerging as an All-Pro kickoff returner last year, the Bills have far less need there than they did last season. Hardman Jr. can make the team by consistently fielding punts and putting Buffalo’s offense in a position to succeed. That seems like a fairly low bar to clear, but the Bills averaged just 6.5 yards per punt return as a team last year. Only the Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Dallas Cowboys averaged less. Quarterback Josh Allen might be Superman, but it wouldn’t kill the Bills to give him some advantageous field position via something mundane like a quality punt return every now and then.\n\nHardman Jr. is likely one of a trio of veterans, with the others being Trent Sherfield Sr. and Jalen Virgil, whose special teams ability and veteran savvy give them the inside track for the final receiver spot on Buffalo’s roster. Hardman Jr. might not be the gunner on teams that the other two are, but he offers dynamic play-making ability that neither Sherfield Sr. nor Virgil can. What Hardman Jr. does with his chances this summer could go a long way towards determining whether he makes the team or is searching for work this fall. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784026800;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:5:{i:0;s:21:\"91 Players in 90 Days\";i:1;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:2;s:25:\"Buffalo Bills Depth Chart\";i:3;s:21:\"Buffalo Bills Opinion\";i:4;s:20:\"Buffalo Bills Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2197;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandin Cooks\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3072;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c16e7119255610e75210f807db081779\";s:5:\"title\";s:44:\"Titans training camp preview: Wide receivers\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-training-camp/65906/titans-training-camp-preview-wide-receivers\";s:11:\"description\";s:369:\"The Tennessee Titans will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’ll be previewing several position groups until then. The Titans have 13 wide receivers on the offseason roster. General manager Mike Borgonzi made big-time acquisitions at this position. In camp (13): Carnell Tate, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2518:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) takes the field against the Houston Texans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’ll be previewing several position groups until then. The Titans have 13 wide receivers on the offseason roster. General manager Mike Borgonzi made big-time acquisitions at this position.\n\nIn camp (13): Carnell Tate, Wan’Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor, Bryce Oliver, Xavier Restrepo, KJ Osborn, Hank Beatty, Tyren Montgomery, Mason Kinsey, Courtney Jackson, Lance McCutcheon.\n\nBiggest storyline: The Titans drafted Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall and signed Wan’Dale Robinson to a four year, $70 million contract in free agency. Those two newcomers are expected to serve as Cam Ward’s go-to targets in the passing game this season.\n\nMost to prove: The Titans brought Calvin Ridley back on a reduced contract. He’s coming off a disappointing campaign that ended with a season-ending injury. How does Ridley fit the new-look receiver room? New Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll briefly coached him at Alabama.\n\nBreakout star: Chimere Dike was All-Pro as a rookie for his historic season as a kickoff and punt returner. Now, the former Florida standout will attempt to be a more well-rounded receiver on offense. Dike came on strongly as his rookie year progressed forward, and he was a standout during OTAs and minicamp. He’ll try to push Ridley for reps in three receiver sets.\n\nTraining camp competition: The Titans have five shoe-ins at receiver in Tate, Robinson, Ridley, Dike, and Ayomanor. The sixth (and presumably) final spot on the 53-man roster will be decided at training camp. With 13 total wideouts on the offseason roster, a number of pass catchers are competing for that role. Bryce Oliver is the favorite, but rookie UDFAs Tyren Montgomery and Hank Beatty are present, as are mainstays Xavier Restrepo and Mason Kinsey.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784026800;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:1;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";i:2;s:30:\"Tennessee Titans Training Camp\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13279;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Carnell Tate\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3073;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f8d96a3e162ab641637e436b75ca8903\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Joe Burrow ranks highly in a pair of 2026 NFL QB rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194216/joe-burrow-2026-nfl-qb-rankings\";s:11:\"description\";s:326:\"The Cincinnati Bengals are close to putting a bow on the 2026 offseason as training camp quickly approaches. The Bengals front office went all in since missing the playoffs for the third straight season and has assembled a much-improved roster. With that being said, the pressure is on for the players in the locker room […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3264:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cincinnati Bengals</a> are close to putting a bow on the 2026 offseason as training camp quickly approaches.\n\nThe Bengals front office went all in since missing the playoffs for the third straight season and has assembled a much-improved roster.\n\nWith that being said, the pressure is on for the players in the locker room to go out, win football games, and get the franchise back on track.\n\nAll of that starts with the leader, Joe Burrow.\n\nESPN recently shared the official <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">quarterback rankings going into the 2026 season</a>, voted on by NFL executives, coaches, and scouts across the league.\n\nBurrow comes in at number 4 this season, behind Matthew Stafford (3), Patrick Mahomes (2), and Josh Allen (1).\n\n“Burrow’s durability concerns pushed him out of the top three, where he resided the past two seasons. Several voters took him out of the top five due to his 16 games missed since 2023. When it comes to pure quarterback play, though, Burrow is still considered the closest resemblance to Brady’s game,” Jeremy Fowler wrote.\n\nMultiple NFL personnel members have high respect for Burrow, stating, “ Best pocket movement in the league, accelerated vision best in the league.”\n\nAn NFL coordinator took it a step further: “Burrow doesn’t play in a system. He is the system,” the coordinator said. “He’s the whole thing,” according to Fowler.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-quarterback-rankings-all-32-starters-2026\">PFF also posted their official 32 QB rankings going into the 2026 season</a>, and Burrow sits in the top 3 this go-round.\n\nBurrow ranks 2nd in the PFF rankings, behind Josh Allen.\n\n“A year ago, the only real knock on Joe Burrow was his health. Entering the 2026 season, that’s still the case — because when Burrow is on the field, there’s still a compelling argument that nobody plays quarterback better. A severe turf toe injury limited him to just eight games and 259 dropbacks in 2025, but his play never slipped. Burrow earned a 91.3 PFF passing grade that ranked second among qualifying quarterbacks. He also posted the lowest turnover-worthy play rate by any quarterback with at least 250 dropbacks in the PFF era (2006-present) and finished above the 95th percentile in four of PFF’s six most stable passing metrics,” Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick wrote.\n\nIt is safe to say we get to enjoy one of the best, if not the best, quarterbacks in the National Football League each Sunday… As long as he stays healthy.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784025000;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6770;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Joe Burrow\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3074;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"aff7e7771462de829b7cdc5dc9673ab1\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Horse Tracks: Is Bo Nix the 18th best QB in the NFL?\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179225/horse-tracks-is-bo-nix-the-18th-best-qb-in-the-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"Good morning, Broncos Country! Well, another silly ranking is out and the outrage is building. According to NFL executives and coaches, who have been asked to rank the best players at every position right now, our best quarterback doesn’t even crack the top half of the league. Bo Nix, they believe, is the 18th best […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4256:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills and Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos meet on the field after their game during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, Broncos Country!\n\nWell, another silly ranking is out and the outrage is building. According to NFL executives and coaches, who have been asked to rank the best players at every position right now, our best quarterback doesn’t even crack the top half of the league.\n\nBo Nix, they believe, is the 18th best quarterback in the NFL.\n\nAnd the best QB is the guy Nix outplayed in the playoffs last season.\n\n\nWent head to head with the guy ranked number one in the postseason and not only beat him, but outplayed him. But yeah, around 18th 🤣 <a href=\"https://t.co/8CChAri8aL\">https://t.co/8CChAri8aL</a>— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href=\"https://x.com/MileHighReport/status/2076680030340497767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe top five were predictable — Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson.\n\nThe next five were somewhat perplexing choices, picking Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert at No. 6 and 7 seemingly for their names rather than their recent performances while Drake Maye slid in at No. 8 and Jared Goff took the ninth spot. Then it was another QB from Nix’s 2024 draft class that rounded out the top 10 — Caleb Williams.\n\nSince these rankings mean nothing and the reasons for the coaches and executives individual choices are relatively unknown, varied and biased, debate over the list is worthless. But still kind of fun.\n\nBecause what’s more motivational before training camp than to have your franchise QB be discounted? A quarterback who essentially saved the team (along with help from his head coach and GM) from spiraling into Jets-level irrelevancy?\n\nAlmost nothing.\n\nNix may or may not be a top 10 QB in the NFL based on all the metrics (I believe he is), but to say he’s in the bottom half of the league when he’s gotten the team to the playoffs his first two years in the NFL, and likely would have gotten the Broncos to the Super Bowl last year if not for an unfortunate injury in the closing moments of the Broncos’ 33-30 divisional round playoff win over the Bills, is insane. \n\nIt’s clear the Mahomes and Burrow picks in the top 5 were just lazy. Of course those guys are great quarterbacks, but neither had a top-five QB kind of season in 2025, certainly not better than Nix. And Maye and Williams are decent choices for top 10 consideration, but again, Nix should have definitely been in the conversation for which one of those Class of 2024 QBs makes the top 10 — and I don’t know how Nix doesn’t beat out Williams for that spot.\n\nNix’s eight fourth-quarter comebacks and 10 come-from-behind wins in his first two years as a pro are no fluke. Beating Josh Allen and the Bills in the playoffs should have put him in serious contention for top 5 even.\n\nBut truthfully, I love when our rankings become bulletin board material. Nix and the Broncos have a tough season on the horizon and nothing is worse for that than overconfidence. So a little motivation for not being taken seriously isn’t always a bad thing.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos</a> QB Bo Nix received some top 10 votes after last season’s performance. He certainly looked like a top QB when he out-dueled Josh Allen in the Divisional Round <a href=\"https://t.co/XLBG5xKroq\">https://t.co/XLBG5xKroq</a>— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) <a href=\"https://x.com/redwardsradio/status/2076622016518742372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784023954;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3075;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"35339d68e0436225ae7ef85b6aa86cf1\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"Browns fans set low expectations for Jerry Jeudy\";s:4:\"link\";s:113:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-discussion/128098/browns-fans-set-low-expectations-for-jerry-jeudy\";s:11:\"description\";s:307:\"When the Cleveland Browns acquired WR Jerry Jeudy in 2024 and signed him to an extension, they were rolling the dice that they found an under-the-radar way of getting a new No. 1 receiver. For the first season, it worked. He had career highs with 90 catches for 1,227 yards and 4 touchdowns. This past […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1944:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - MAY 27: Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after the Cleveland Browns OTA Offseason Workouts at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images \n\nWhen the Cleveland Browns acquired WR Jerry Jeudy in 2024 and signed him to an extension, they were rolling the dice that they found an under-the-radar way of getting a new No. 1 receiver. For the first season, it worked. He had career highs with 90 catches for 1,227 yards and 4 touchdowns. This past season, though, it all went down the drain and then some. He finished with 50 catches for 602 yards and 2 touchdowns, but it wasn’t just a byproduct of a bad offense. Jeudy himself was the opposite of clutch, consistently making bad plays in key situations.\n\nDuring last week’s Reacts question, I asked Browns fans if they thought Jeudy would bounce back in 2026 under new head coach Todd Monken. Usually, especially in the lead-up to the season, we have a fairly optimistic bunch of fans here. But Jeudy’s reputation took such a hit that only 39% of fans think he will bounce back.\n\nIf Jeudy struggles, Cleveland will not hesitate to give more reps to rookies KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. Even though Cleveland’s receiving corp was touted as poor last year, there are some other guys looking to make noise too, like Isaiah Bond and Malachi Corley.\n\nThe Browns are still heavy underdogs to capture the AFC North, at 22/1 compared to the other teams, <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">according to FanDuel Sportsbook</a>. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1784023200;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cleveland Browns Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6783;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jerry Jeudy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3076;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b4a7a5f314dab15913eaf08a6436f4e9\";s:5:\"title\";s:31:\"The Bear’s Den, July 14, 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:86:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/119002/the-bears-den-july-14-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:378:\"THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL quarterbacks for 2026 – ESPN10. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears. “He’s the most dynamic of the group,” one GM said. “He’s got the arm talent and overall athleticism suited for today’s game.” Bears’ Caleb Williams Edges Packers’ Jordan Love for No. 10 Spot on ESPN’s QB Rankings […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11749:\"\n\n\n \n LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Caleb Williams of Chicago Bears gives a post match interview during the NFL match between Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nTHE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL\n\nBEARSSSSSS\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL quarterbacks for 2026 – ESPN </a>10. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears. “He’s the most dynamic of the group,” one GM said. “He’s got the arm talent and overall athleticism suited for today’s game.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/nfl-top-quarterbacks-caleb-williams-bears-jordan-love\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/nfl-top-quarterbacks-caleb-williams-bears-jordan-love\">Bears’ Caleb Williams Edges Packers’ Jordan Love for No. 10 Spot on ESPN’s QB Rankings – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears </a>A tiebreaker separated four quarterbacks for the final spot, and evaluators pointed to one specific trait that pushed Chicago’s passer over the top.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/madden-27-rankings-leaked-caleb-williams-bears\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/madden-27-rankings-leaked-caleb-williams-bears\">Caleb Williams among 6 Bears to Allegedly Have Madden NFL 27 Overall Rating Leaked – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears </a>Three Chicago Bears were among the top 100 highest rated players, and three 2026 draft picks were in the top 100 rookies.\n\n<a href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/07/13/hallmark-holiday-touchdown-bears-love-story-christkindlmarket\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/07/13/hallmark-holiday-touchdown-bears-love-story-christkindlmarket\">Christkindlmarket in July? No, it’s just a Bears-themed Hallmark movie </a>In the blazing heat of July, Hallmark began filming “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story,” with cast, cameras and film crews spotted at Federal Plaza.\n\nPOLISH SAUSAGE\n\n<a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-world-rips-league-lamar-jackson-ranking/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-world-rips-league-lamar-jackson-ranking/\">‘Disgusting Work,’ ‘This List Is A Joke’ — NFL World Rips League After Lamar Jackson’s Shocking Rank On Top-100 Players In 2026 – ProFootballNetwork.com </a>NFL fans on X criticized Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s No. 69 ranking on the NFL Top 100 players list.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/free-agent-wr-stefon-diggs-there-is-no-wr2-better-than-me\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/free-agent-wr-stefon-diggs-there-is-no-wr2-better-than-me\">Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs: There is no WR2 better than me – NFL.com </a>“My opinion, I can compete with anybody,” Diggs said. “But take those [top wide receivers] as your 1s, right? You can’t name a No. 2 better than me.”\n\nKNOW THINE ENEMY\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128076/browns-qb-position-myles-garrett-jared-verse-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-denzel-ward-grant-delpit\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/128076/browns-qb-position-myles-garrett-jared-verse-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-denzel-ward-grant-delpit\">Besides QB, Browns big ‘lingering’ questions are replacing Myles Garrett, extensions – DawgsByNature.com </a>Questions surrounding the Cleveland Browns roster includes Shedeur, Watson and replacing Myles Garrett\n\nIN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/118847/chicago-bears-fantasy-stats-projections-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/118847/chicago-bears-fantasy-stats-projections-2026\">Analyzing projected stats for top Bears offensive players </a>We take a look at how the top fantasy football outlets project the Bears’ top offensive players will perform in 2026.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/118939/espn-survey-caleb-williams-top-10-qb-in-the-nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/118939/espn-survey-caleb-williams-top-10-qb-in-the-nfl\">ESPN Survey: Caleb Williams Top 10 QB in the NFL </a>ESPN’s front office survey ranks Caleb Williams as the 10th best QB in the NFL, beating out Jordan Love, Jayden Daniels, Sam Darnold, and Jalen Hurts.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117745/training-camp-battle-c-garrett-bradbury-vs-logan-jones\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-training-camp/117745/training-camp-battle-c-garrett-bradbury-vs-logan-jones\">Training Camp Battle: C: Garrett Bradbury vs Logan Jones </a>Will Garrett Bradbury or Logan Jones be the team’s starting center in September? We discuss in our next training camp battle.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/118896/10-most-important-bears-of-2026-1-caleb-williams-ben-johnson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/118896/10-most-important-bears-of-2026-1-caleb-williams-ben-johnson\">10 Most Important Bears of 2026: #1 Caleb Williams </a>For the 15th time in 18 years, the quarterback takes the top spot in @wiltfongjr’s 10 Most Important Bears series. 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That reality is at the forefront of everything being written about the Giants right now. Let’s get to the headlines. Today’s Giant news John Harbaugh: “I didn’t have to do anything” after Abdul Carter-Jaxson Dart dustup | Pro Football Talk “One-hundred percent, yes, truly an opportunity,” […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9747:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nNew York Giants training camp is two weeks away. That reality is at the forefront of everything being written about the Giants right now. Let’s get to the headlines.\n\nToday’s Giant news\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-harbaugh-i-didnt-have-to-do-anything-after-abdul-carter-jaxson-dart-dustup\">John Harbaugh: “I didn’t have to do anything” after Abdul Carter-Jaxson Dart dustup | Pro Football Talk</a>\n\n\n“One-hundred percent, yes, truly an opportunity,” Harbaugh said In an interview with the Dominique Foxworth Show. “Those are welcome things because those are going to happen. Those types of things — I told the guys, this is not a one-off. This is not the first time we’re going to be thrown into this very thing, the political, social discourse. So we have to have conversations in a reasonable — in a way that respects one another. So, how are we going to go about this? What do you guys think?\n\n\n\n“And, really, honestly, Dominique, I didn’t have to do anything. I didn’t have to say anything, really. The players said it. They laid the ground rules down for the guys and decided how it would be approached going forward. So now, when these waves keep coming in from the ocean and crash against our shore, I think we’ll be better prepared for them going forward because we’ll be expecting them. And we’ll be talking about how we’re going to deal with them.”\n\n\nESPN insider sees Jaxson Dart making Year 2 leap\n\n\nThe more I think about this…the more excited I get about the Giants this year. Jaxson Dart QB Film Breakdown to get the juices flowing. 🎥: <a href=\"https://t.co/mZxcrW33cg\">https://t.co/mZxcrW33cg</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XeV7cqxyaI\">https://t.co/XeV7cqxyaI</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/4pa5mmnbNi\">pic.twitter.com/4pa5mmnbNi</a>— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) <a href=\"https://x.com/ChaseDaniel/status/2076474221086330992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/07/13/jaxson-dart-new-york-giants-pressure-2026-season/90890120007/\">Which Giants player is under the most pressure to perform in 2026? | The Record</a>\n\n\nPerhaps the most critical part to any success for the Giants in Harbaugh’s first season and beyond will be tied to Jaxson Dart’s progression throughout the summer and into the 2026 season. His presence in the spring has garnered headlines on a much wider scale than anticipated, and with that comes the pressure to deliver – both internal, which is always present for Dart, and external from those ready to make a judgment on the Giants’ quarterback after every play.\n\n\n\nAnd it’s already started: the borderline disrespect of Dart’s game with cries of how he has not done enough to celebrate the Knicks’ championship with teammates or appear in Crocs commercials on social media with Cam Skattebo, that he is acting as if he has accomplished more than he has so far and supposedly tearing apart the locker room by veering into the great political divide. That’s all a crock, of course, but perception becomes reality when critics don’t care about taking the time to figure out what’s real and what’s imagined.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/american-football/nfl-quarterback-breakouts-2026-dart-giants-shough-saints-ward-titans/q9wwmktb08c1agcvoc36k39m?utm_source=awin&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=78888&awc=126253_1783972489_4059485e51a8bade17fc4031e942d0a9\">NFL breakout series: Giants’ Jaxson Dart headlines three QBs set to shine in 2026 | DAZN.com</a>\n\n\nThe 23-year-old enters his second year with plenty going for him, and Harbaugh is only the beginning. Tight end Isaiah Likely, often impressive when given the opportunity in Baltimore, arrived in free agency to upgrade Dart’s weapons. Wideouts Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin also joined in March to help fill the gap vacated by Wan’Dale Robinson.\n\n\n\nAnd then there’s the addition of Schoen’s 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, guard Francis Mauigoa, the re-signing of Jermaine Eluemunor, and third-round rookie Malachi Fields. Granted, there are a few question marks on the interior of the offensive line, but if Dart’s deep accuracy improves and his supporting cast stays healthy, the Ole Miss product should shine in 2026.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7440963/2026/07/13/nfl-breakout-player-team-roster/\">One breakout player to watch for every NFL team in 2026 | The Athletic</a>\n\n\nIsaiah Likely, TE. This needs to be Likely for the Giants. The three-year, $40 million contract the Giants gave Likely was the richest handed out by the team in new coach John Harbaugh’s first offseason. No one batted an eye at the Giants making Likely the fourth highest-paid tight end in the league because his receiving talent is evident. But Likely never topped 42 catches or 477 yards in four seasons with the Ravens while operating in three-time Pro Bowler Mark Andrews’ shadow. Now Likely is the Giants’ unquestioned No. 1 tight end after following Harbaugh from Baltimore, and the team needs his production to match his compensation.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-east-training-camp-2026-preview-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders\">NFC East training camp 2026 preview: Top storylines for Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants | NFL.com</a>\n\n\nBig Blue youth movement taking shape. Over the past two drafts, the Giants have stockpiled four first-round picks: Carter, Dart, LB Arvell Reese and OL Francis Mauigoa. Rookie WR Malachi Fields and first-year CB Colton Hood — a pair of Day 2 picks in April — figure to be big contributors. Though there is sterling veteran talent such as LT Andrew Thomas and OLB Brian Burns, the Giants are a young squad looking to lay a winning foundation in the first year under Harbaugh. High draft spots and hype can provide anticipation, but seeing the youngsters round into form this summer will be crucial for 2026 and beyond.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.giants.com/news/20-questions-in-20-days-what-does-the-new-defense-look-like\">20 Questions in 20 Days: What does the new defense look like? | Giants.com</a>\n\n\nThe goal is for the pre-snap looks, often two-high shell looks, to all look the same, while the final coverage is different. Quarters was his primary base coverage as defensive coordinator in Tennessee, but it is a flexible zone that can often look like man or quickly turn into other two-high or even single-high looks. The goal is to make quarterbacks hold the ball for an extra tick or two to allow the pass rush to get home.\n\n\n\nI do expect an increase in the number of pressures and a lot of creative blitzes up front given the variety and volume of potential Giants pass rushers. Players will line up in different spots and there can be a lot of movement up front with a variety of twists and stunts. He coached under Gregg Williams a long time, and there’s no doubt he picked up how a defensive coordinator can dictate to the offense how the game is going to be played.\n\n\nFrom Big Blue View\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-coaching-staff/164700/john-harbaugh-head-coach-leadership-fit-experience\">The John Harbaugh experience: Why NY Giants head coach is one of a kind</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165132/defensive-line-dj-reader-dexter-lawrence-bobby-jamison-travis-shelby-harris\">NY Giants training camp: Can New York stop the run with this defensive line?</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165165/nfc-east-grades-interior-offensive-line-giants-commanders-eagles-cowboys\">NFC East Grades: Where the Giants interior offensive line ranks</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165191/3-ny-giants-named-to-pro-football-network-top-100-players-list\">3 Giants named to Pro Football Network top 100 players list</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-draft/165147/nfl-draft-summer-scouting-cb-kelly-jones\">Summer Scouting: Is Mississippi State CB Kelley Jones a first-rounder?</a>\n\n\nBBV mailbag\n\nHave a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag.\n\nBBV on social media\n\nBBV on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bigblueview\">@BigBlueView</a> Ed Valentine on X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Valentine_Ed\">@Valentine_Ed</a> Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ed.valentine\">@ed.valentine</a> | Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/edvalentine.bsky.social\">@edvalentine</a> BBV on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-View-157292454292756/\">Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page</a> BBV on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine/videos\">Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel</a> | <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardValentine\">Ed Valentine on YouTube</a> (videos and interviews are now being posted here) BBV on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big_blue_view/\">Click here to follow our Instagram page</a>\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784023200;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Big Blue View\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Giants News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12508;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jaxson Dart\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12574;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Abdul Carter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYG\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3078;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"1c3f745f40f36d9e1b695e13c8412be4\";s:5:\"title\";s:46:\"Bengals News: Amarius Mims breakout prediction\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/194219/amarius-mims-breakout-prediction\";s:11:\"description\";s:353:\"The Cincinnati Bengals spent years with stop-gaps at right tackle. Seemingly every offseason, fans were clamoring for them to sign veteran right tackles to help keep Joe Burrow upright. After years of Riley Reif, La’El Collins and Trent Brown, the Bengals appear to finally have their franchise right tackle. Mims was thrust into starting action […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7175:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims (71) before the game against the Arizona Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe Cincinnati Bengals spent years with stop-gaps at right tackle. Seemingly every offseason, fans were clamoring for them to sign veteran right tackles to help keep Joe Burrow upright. After years of Riley Reif, La’El Collins and Trent Brown, the Bengals appear to finally have their franchise right tackle.\n\nMims was thrust into starting action in his rookie season, much earlier than anyone expected. He showed promise instantly and has steadily improved each year. Now in Year 3, Mims looks to be primed for a huge 2026 campaign.\n\nThe starting offensive line from 2025 is all coming back, which is a first in the Burrow era. After Mims publicly vouched for Dalton Risner and credited him with his development last season, the pair will once again anchor the right side of Cincinnati’s offensive line.\n\nBengals News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7440963/2026/07/13/nfl-breakout-player-team-roster/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7440963/2026/07/13/nfl-breakout-player-team-roster/\">Amarius Mims listed as Bengals’ 2026 breakout candidate</a>\n\n\n“He looks ready to play at an All-Pro level this year. He’s quickly become the anchor of an offensive line that’s far better than previous editions and has continuity next to him at right guard with Dalton Risner.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/quarterback-ep-3-review-joe-flacco-s-wife-kids-take-center-stage-highlighting-his-trade-to-the-bengals-01kxcp4wx95h\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/quarterback-ep-3-review-joe-flacco-s-wife-kids-take-center-stage-highlighting-his-trade-to-the-bengals-01kxcp4wx95h\">‘Quarterback’ Ep. 3 Review: Joe Flacco’s Wife, Kids Take Center Stage Highlighting His Trade to the Bengals</a>\n\n\n“You can tell that really hit her,” he continued. “t’s like ‘we’re gonna spend the next four months without you and you’re really not even getting to do what we thought you were gonna do.’”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-tim-hasselbeck-issue-joe-burrow-place-espn-qb-executive-survey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-tim-hasselbeck-issue-joe-burrow-place-espn-qb-executive-survey\">Tim Hasselbeck’s issue with Joe Burrow’s place on ESPN’s QB executive survey</a>\n\n\n“I think Joe Burrow is way too high,” Hasselbeck said. “He’s been in the league six years; he’s started every game in the regular season just three times. 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So, to think he’s in this rarefied area inside the top five with guys [who] consistently play at an MVP level that are always seemingly available, that’s really surprising to me…”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/07/13/bengals-player-announces-retirement-training-camp-trent-taylor/90897009007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/07/13/bengals-player-announces-retirement-training-camp-trent-taylor/90897009007/\">Former Bengals player announces retirement before training camp</a>\n\n\n“As Bengals fans might remember, he caught a two-point conversion in the AFC Championship from Joe Burrow that helped the franchise advance to the Super Bowl.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wlwt.com/article/network-broadcaster-shows-interest-bengals-joe-flacco/71920154\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.wlwt.com/article/network-broadcaster-shows-interest-bengals-joe-flacco/71920154\">Network broadcaster shows interest in Bengals’ Flacco</a>\n\n\n““I definitely could see a world where it would be a lot of fun to do it,” Flacco said.\n\n\nNFL News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL quarterbacks for 2026</a>\n\nNothing fires up the timeline quite like a quarterback ranking list.\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stefon-diggs-gets-strong-free-215551425.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stefon-diggs-gets-strong-free-215551425.html\">Stefon Diggs gets strong free agent endorsement from ex-Commanders quarterback</a>\n\n\n“I do see the fit in Kansas City because it’s a team that’s got an established quarterback that can deal with a big personality”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-aaron-donald-wanted-to-see-how-he-reacted-to-working-out-in-pads\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-aaron-donald-wanted-to-see-how-he-reacted-to-working-out-in-pads\">Report: Aaron Donald wanted to see how he reacted to working out in pads</a>\n\n\n“He told the team that he <a href=\"https://x.com/patmcafeeshow/status/2076707389361840446?s=46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wanted to go there</a>, work out, see how he felt, see how he reacted. 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This first season should be all about establishing the culture and hopefully seeing some of the younger players flourish.\n\nYou can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/realistic-expectations-dolphins-first-under-110000051.html\">What are realistic expectations for Dolphins in first year under Sullivan, Hafley? | Countdown to camp – Yahoo Sports</a> The Dolphins underwent a franchise overhaul in the offseason.\n\n\n\nDolphins Offensive Line\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/ranking-the-most-important-dolphins-no-13-same-old-story-for-jackson-01kxdzpnb5c0\">Ranking the Most Important Dolphins, No. 13: Same Old Story for Jackson</a> Going over every player on the roster and examining their projected role for the 2026 season\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-news/the-answer-to-a-question-some-are-asking-about-one-of-the-miami-dolphins-stars-is-already-staring-us-right-in-the-face/\">The answer to a question some are asking about one of the Miami Dolphins’ stars is already staring us right in the face</a> The solution to the biggest concern around Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer in a new scheme is already underway.\n\n\n\nDolphins Linebackers\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-news/jordyn-brooks-dishes-on-a-key-ingredient-for-one-of-the-miami-dolphins-best-defensive-performances-of-2025/\">Jordyn Brooks dishes on a key ingredient for one of the Miami Dolphins’ best defensive performances of 2025</a> The Miami Dolphins linebacker recently spoke about his play against the Buffalo Bills in Miami’s upset win from 2025.\n\n\n\nDolphins Offseason\n\n<a href=\"https://substack.com/home/post/p-206771596\">MIAMI DOLPHINS TRAINING CAMP STORYLINES </a>What should fans we watching for from a new look Miami Dolphins this training camp?\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-news/nfl-executives-and-coaches-confirm-one-of-your-worst-suspicions-about-the-miami-dolphins-2026-nfl-season/\">NFL executives and coaches confirm one of your worst suspicions about the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 NFL season</a> The 2026 Miami Dolphins season is especially unforgiving in one major way.\n\n\n\nPhinsider News You May Have Missed\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120791/veteran-receiver-options-for-the-dolphins-the-splash-zone-7-13-26-deebo-samuel-stefon-diggs\">Veteran receiver options for the Dolphins – The Splash Zone 7/13/26 </a>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120844/aaron-brewer-cracks-top-10-of-interior-offensive-linemen-ranking\">Aaron Brewer cracks top-10 of interior offensive linemen ranking | The Phinsider</a> Brewer ranks as 10th best interior offensive lineman; 3rd best center in NFL.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120850/at-least-one-dolphins-player-thinks-tua-tagovailoa-will-start-for-atlanta-falcons-in-2026\">At least one Dolphins player thinks Tua Tagovailoa will start for Atlanta Falcons in 2026 | The Phinsider</a> Patrick Paul thinks former Dolphins quarterback will win starting job in Atlanta.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120849/miami-dolphins-discussion-2026-offensive-breakout-player-edition\">Miami Dolphins Discussion: 2026 Offensive Breakout Player Edition </a>We ask Miami Dolphins fans for their projected offensive breakout player of the 2026-2027 NFL Season.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1784019600;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"The Phinsider\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:19:\"Miami Dolphins News\";i:1;s:15:\"The Splash Zone\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3321;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Tyreek Hill\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3080;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"dc6b48cfa20d49d5d60acaef417c57ea\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"49ers News These Aaron Donald rumors are unideal : \";s:4:\"link\";s:240:\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/160382/49ers-news-offseason-aaron-donald-los-angeles-rams-rumors-workout-dom-puni-rookies-training-camp-australia-opening-game-defensive-end-brock-purdy-nfc-west-draft-scouts-free-agency\";s:11:\"description\";s:311:\"49ers may not like Adam Schefter’s latest Aaron Donald update“He told the team that he wanted to go there, work out, see how he felt, see how he reacted, see everything that went along with being back in pads, on the football field, and seeing how it made him feel,” Schefter said. “Now, I don’t […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2552:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes the edge during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Inglewood, California. 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The bad news for Hunter is that Ronnie Rivers slotted ahead of him on the depth chart last season and will return again for 2026. \n\nHere’s how the lineup should look when training camp opens later this month:\n\n1A – Kyren Williams\n\n1B – Blake Corum\n\nFirst reserve – Ronnie Rivers / Jarquez Hunter\n\nLikely camp bodies – Jordan Waters, Dean Connors\n\nLA carried just three running backs on its initial 53-man roster out of training camp. We know Rivers later returned. Still, it’s a sign that cuts likely come down to one of Rivers or Hunter. Waters and Connors are former undrafted free agents and are longshots to make the team.\n\nIt’s possible that Hunter needs to show growth in camp or shown the door. While it would be disappointing to spend a fourth-round pick on a player with little ROI, relying on a sound veteran in Rivers may be the wiser answer in a year when it’s Super Bowl or bust. \n\nThe key distinction is that Rivers can contribute on special teams. He finished third on the Rams in kick returns behind Xavier Smith (43) and Jordan Whittington (22). Blake Corum was the fourth option with 14. Rivers was the best on an average basis at 25.9 yards per attempt. He’s also a mainstay on the punt team unit where he led all running backs and finished sixth on the team in snaps.\n\nIf Hunter is going to earn the role as the third back on the roster, he most prove willing and able to help on special teams. This is non-negotiable. Williams and Corum will get the bulk of the carries barring injury.\n\nBut Hunter also brings something to the table <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/143542/will-it-be-the-running-rams-in-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-roster/143542/will-it-be-the-running-rams-in-2026\">no other Rams running back can claim: speed</a>.\n\nHunter has 4.44 40-yard dash speed. 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When all of the votes were tallied, the name that came out on top was. . .well, the name that a lot of people probably expected.\n\nOf those who responded to our poll, 42% said that they expect Justin Jefferson to lead the Vikings in touchdown receptions this coming season. He’s coming off a season where he only found the end zone twice, so you can bet he’s itching to correct that error in 2026. The second spot was quite highly contested, as new arrival Jauan Jennings picked up 26% of the vote and Jordan Addison checked in with 23%. T.J. Hockenson was a distant fourth place with just 6% of our vote, and there were 3% of you who felt that we apparently missed somebody among our options, and think that someone else will be leading the Vikings in touchdown catches.\n\nHonestly, my vote went to Addison. I know that Jefferson is the obvious pick, and I can’t fault anyone for taking him. But when the Vikings get inside the 20-yard line, Jefferson draws so much attention that a lot of other receivers find themselves in a position to take advantage. We’ve seen Addison do just that in the past, as he had 19 touchdown catches in his first two seasons. Throw in the fact that Addison is now in the period of time where he’s playing for a big-time contract extension, and I think Three is going to be Free in the end zone quite a bit this coming season.\n\nAs always, thank you to everyone who participated in our SB Nation Reacts poll for this week. We’ll have another one of these up for you tomorrow, so keep your eyes open for it!\n\nCheck out the <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783988988;s:6:\"source\";s:14:\"Daily Norseman\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:22:\"Minnesota Vikings News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6794;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Justin Jefferson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3084;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"29172563a37e2bf75ae32dd323270e92\";s:5:\"title\";s:76:\"Former Steelers OC Todd Haley says Pittsburgh WRs could mimic legendary trio\";s:4:\"link\";s:194:\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172383/former-steelers-oc-todd-haley-says-pittsburgh-wrs-could-mimic-legendary-trio-dk-metcalf-michael-pittman-larry-fitzgerald\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"The Pittsburgh Steelers’ receiving corps is a group that has been ridiculed over the last pair of seasons, and rightfully so. While they’ve had a legitimate No. 1 in each of those seasons in George Pickens and DK Metcalf, the depth behind them (or lack thereof) has been among the worst in the NFL in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4369:\"\n\n\n \n May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) and DK Metcalf (4) participate in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images \n\nThe Pittsburgh Steelers’ receiving corps is a group that has been ridiculed over the last pair of seasons, and rightfully so. While they’ve had a legitimate No. 1 in each of those seasons in George Pickens and DK Metcalf, the depth behind them (or lack thereof) has been among the worst in the NFL in each year. \n\nThe likes of Scotty Miller, Van Jefferson, Allen Robinson, Calvin Austin, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Adam Thielen were the names expected to be legitimate options in that span. However, the Steelers added Michael Pittman Jr. via trade with the Indianapolis Colts and Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.\n\nJoining me on the latest episode of <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6CUq5nufRM\">The Pump Fake</a>, former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley said that Pittman is the most important addition of the offseason for Pittsburgh.\n\n“Michael Pittman is a solid 1B, 2A – however you want to look at it,” Haley said. “He’s experienced, he understands how to play. I’m sure he and Aaron will get on the same page very quickly… I think the addition of Pittman is the most important addition for the Steelers offense”\n\nHaley also noted that if Germie Bernard can come along quickly, Pittsburgh could end up having a trio similar to the one he had as offensive coordinator with the Arizona Cardinals in 2008 with Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, and Steve Breaston when Arizona made it to the Super Bowl.\n\n“With Bernard, he’s a key component,” Haley said. “How quickly can he come along? It’s hard as a young receiver to just show up and all of a sudden play against NFL coverages and defenses. So [their additions] are huge. When you have just one [receiver], it’s nice, but defenses can take one away. But when you have two, and maybe three, that’s what we had the benefit of having in Arizona. We not only had a great quarterback that understood where to put the football, and did it accurately, we had [the question] of who are you going to add extra coverage to? Larry Fitzgerald? Anquan Boldin? And if you do that, Steve Breaston was obviously fast enough to hurt you pretty quickly.”\n\nFitzgerald, Boldin, and Breaston are one of just five trios in NFL history to all have 1,000 yards in a season, and the last trio to do it back in that 2008 season. And while it would be unfair to expect the current Steelers’ trio to replicate that, the offense would do serious damage if they can come anywhere close to Arizona’s high-flying offense that faced Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XLIII.\n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172373/aaron-rodgers-leads-steelers-teammates-on-last-rodeo-retreat-dk-metcalf-pat-freiermuth\">Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers teammates on ‘last rodeo’ retreat</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/172362/pittsburgh-steelers-top-10-players-ahead-of-2026-season-dk-metcalf-tj-watt-nick-herbig\">Pittsburgh Steelers top 10 players ahead of 2026 season</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172359/former-steelers-cb-joe-haden-says-mike-tomlin-lacked-accountability\">Former Steelers CB Joe Haden says Mike Tomlin lacked accountability</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/172355/steelers-super-bowl-champion-passes-away-greg-hawthorne\">Steelers Super Bowl champion passes away</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-analysis/24480908/steelers-defender-named-biggest-bust-of-2026-payton-wilson-patrick-queen\">Steelers defender named biggest bust of 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783988010;s:6:\"source\";s:24:\"Behind the Steel Curtain\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:28:\"Pittsburgh Steelers analysis\";i:1;s:30:\"Pittsburgh Steelers Commentary\";i:2;s:24:\"Pittsburgh Steelers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5846;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"DK Metcalf\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PIT\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8137;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"George Pickens\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3085;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a2711e6cd6549af9c4f84df18261569f\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Arizona Cardinals fans have high hopes for Walter Nolen in year two\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/nfl-reacts-survey/92411/arizona-cardinals-fans-have-high-hopes-for-walter-nolen-in-year-two\";s:11:\"description\";s:308:\"The life of an Arizona Cardinals fan relies almost solely on hope. Every once in a while we see things come to fruition, Budda Baker and Trey McBride are really the only two consistently great players the Cardinals have had since the Bruce Arians era ended almost a decade ago. Yet, we always come back […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2401:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 23: Walter Nolen III #97 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts after touchdown in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at State Farm Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe life of an Arizona Cardinals fan relies almost solely on hope.\n\nEvery once in a while we see things come to fruition, Budda Baker and Trey McBride are really the only two consistently great players the Cardinals have had since the Bruce Arians era ended almost a decade ago.\n\nYet, we always come back to the well of hope and this last survey shows just that.\n\nWe asked, who do you think will finish second on the team in sacks (with the idea that Josh Sweat will be on the roster and healthy for the whole season) and the winner with a bullet is Walter Nolen.\n\nYet, not just Nolen leading the way with 50% of the votes, but B.J. Ojulari with 21% of the vote and second year pass rusher Jordan Burch with 14% of the vote.\n\nWhile finishing second on the Cardinals in sacks may not mean much, if they replace the Calais Campbell 6.5 sacks, that would one of those three having more sacks in one season than they have in their career. That would mean those one of those three having more sacks in a season than the three had combined last season.\n\nYet, that’s the only hope that we the fans can have, because who else would be that guy? \n\nI know we can all agree if the second highest sack total on the team is four or less, then no one would really care about who finished second on the team in sacks, but it would be great to see one of these guys make that jump.\n\nOur friends over at <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a> have both Nolen and Josh Sweat at +30000 to be the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.\n\nThe favorite to win the award is of course new Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Myles Garrett.\n\nDo you think that Nolen can live up to the expectations this year?\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783985999;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8130;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Trey McBride\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12552;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Walter Nolen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4081;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Budda Baker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3086;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"505c062e33c2583c261cffb40c098466\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"Fernando Mendoza versus Maryland, Part IX of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134048/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-maryland\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"We’re officially into the second half of Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series, diving into every game from Fernando Mendoza’s last season at Indiana, breaking down film from his Week 10 outing against Maryland. The Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback and No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft didn’t have an eye-catching stat […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:14092:\"\n\n\n \n COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball past Daniel Wingate #1 of the Maryland Terrapins during a game between Indiana Hoosiers and the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 1, 2025, in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr./ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images \n\nWe’re officially into the second half of <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-analysis-play-breakdowns/133267/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-film-breakdown-ucla\">Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series</a>, diving into every game from <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-news/133924/david-carr-got-inside-info-on-raiders-qb-fernando-mendoza\">Fernando Mendoza’s</a> last season at Indiana, breaking down film from his Week 10 outing against Maryland.\n\nThe Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback and No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft didn’t have an eye-catching stat line, completing <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401752887\">14 of 21 pass attempts (66.7%) for 201 yards</a>, a touchdown and one interception. Part of that had to do with a combination of drops, batted passes and him getting hit while throwing. It was also a result of the Hoosiers rushing for 367 yards and 7.1 yards per carry as a team. \n\nMendoza got involved in that action, too, recording four carries for 24 yards and another score on the ground, as he did a little bit of everything in this contest. \n\n\nFernando Mendoza has a bad habit of predetermining throws and trusting his guys to win too much He throws an out against an outside leverage CB for a pick here <a href=\"https://t.co/C0w2Wd01ma\">pic.twitter.com/C0w2Wd01ma</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2074538069181776207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne habit that the Heisman Trophy winner needs to kick is that he’ll occassionally predetermine throws and trust his receiver to get open too much. It doesn’t happen every time; there were plenty of instances in this series where he did a great job of going through his reads. But he does have one or two throws a game where it looks like he’s assuming someone will be open who isn’t.\n\nHere, Indiana runs a mesh concept while Maryland rotates into Cover 3. With the ball on the far hash and the slot receiver’s route taking him across the formation, Elijah Sarratt does have a one-on-one opportunity against the corner on the wide side of the field. So, Mendoza is likely assuming the receiver will win the matchup and is trying to throw the out route with anticipation.\n\nHowever, the corner is playing with outside leverage to protect the sideline since all of his help is inside or to the middle of the field. That way the free safety and underneath defenders can squeeze or tighten the window on any in-breaking route, and the cornerback can take away the out route by forcing the receiver to win across his face. In other words, Sarratt isn’t open, and it’s time to move on to the second read.\n\nThe problem is that Mendoza stares down and throws to Sarratt anyway, while the corner jumps the route and is in perfect position to make the interception. Had the corner played with inside leverage or bailed instead of settling at the 45-yard line, this would have been a good read. But, obviously, that isn’t what happened, and it looks like the quarterback decided where he was going with the ball before it was even snapped. \n\n\nTiming is off on this play & Mendoza gets happy feet in the pocket. If he stays calm and doesn\'t climb, he has Cooper or Williams open for an explosive play <a href=\"https://t.co/MaXUs7ghnH\">pic.twitter.com/MaXUs7ghnH</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2074543897259442498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nThis time, we’ll look at a simple incompletion, but one where Mendoza’s pocket management could use some work.\n\nTo be fair, the timing of this play is off. The quarterback hits the top of his drop, and none of the receivers are in their breaks or looking for the ball. That could be him having a mental mistake by not taking a deep enough drop in the pocket or simply a flaw in the play design, but that adds some context into why the panic occurred. Also, the defense does blitz one of its linebackers to potentially speed up the quarterback’s internal clock.\n\nAll of that being said, Indiana’s pass protection does a pretty good job of picking up the blitz and giving Mendoza plenty of time and a clean pocket to operate from. So, he can just sit at the top of the drop and wait for Roman Hemby (No. 0) to get open on the return route or work the backside and hit E.J. Williams, who beats press coverage on a go route, for an explosive play.\n\nInstead, Mendoza gets happy feet and unnecessarily climbs or steps up in the pocket. There was no edge pressure to force that, and he ends up running into pressure as the defensive tackle starts to break free from the center. So, when Mendoza finally decides to hit Hemby, he’s under duress and the defensive tackle can make contact with him, altering the throw. \n\nWhat should have been a third-down conversion that puts the offense in the red zone ends up being an incompletion that leads to a field goal attempt. \n\n\nRead option, nice job by Fernando Mendoza to set up the perimeter blocks and pick up the 1st<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/p1GWjygOCS\">pic.twitter.com/p1GWjygOCS</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2074549871588384986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nMoving on to the positive reps, something that is consistent about Mendoza’s rushing ability is he’s pretty good at setting up blocks. There were a couple of examples of that in this game, the clip above being the best of the bunch. \n\nThe Hoosiers run a simple read option, while the Terrapins’ edge defender crashes hard inside but the inside linebacker (No. 1) doesn’t scrape over the top. That results in the defense having no outside run support, creating a rushing lane between the right tackle and slot receiver. Mendoza takes advantage of that by turning upfield at about the 40-yard line.\n\nNotice how the nickelback/slot corner reacts to that movement from the quarterback. Especially with no defenders on the hashmark, he crashes hard inside and crosses the receiver’s face to try and make the tackle. However, Mendoza recognizes that and effectively sets up the slot receiver’s block by bouncing outside shortly after crossing the 40-yard-line. \n\nThen, he makes another good read to split the receivers since the outside corner is still by the numbers, and ends up making a roughly 20-yard gain on the ground that puts the offense in the red zone.\n\n\nSimple throw but a great read by Fernando Mendoza -Recognizes Nickel and CB widen with the flat while LB steps downhill -Rips the curl and has good placement to turn Charlie Becker up the field and away from the defense<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/JCJbqRetq9\">pic.twitter.com/JCJbqRetq9</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2074556575440896478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nAs a passer, Mendoza had a handful of really good reads against the Terps. The throw above isn’t much to speak of, but he makes a smart decision to take advantage of the defense’s mistake, leading to an explosive play.\n\nBoth play designs are pretty simple. Maryland shows and drops into a standard Cover 3, while Indiana has a curl/flat concept (aka “Hank”) on the front side of the read. The defense should have this covered, where the nickelback or curl-to-flat defender takes away the flat, the linebacker or hook-to-curl defender picks up the curl, and the cornerback or deep third defender rallies and tackles to support either teammate after the catch.\n\nHowever, both the nickel and the corner chase the flat route and the linebacker steps downhill initially, leaving Charlie Becker (No. 80) wide open on the curl route. Mendoza recognizes the coverage break and lets it rip while throwing with good accuracy, placing the ball outside to keep it away from the linebacker and helping lead to some YAC by turning the receiver up the field. \n\nThen, Becker does the dirty work to set up the scoring opportunity. But that doesn’t happen without a great read by the quarterback.\n\n\nFernando Mendoza reads the field safety and recognizes quarters, knows the CB is 1on1 vs Omar Cooper on the sluggo, easy money for the TD<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiderNation</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/LjwAtuqlK0\">pic.twitter.com/LjwAtuqlK0</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2074560692896837804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe defense doesn’t blow an assignment on this one. Instead, they’re beaten by a smart read and impressive route. \n\nThe Terps are playing quarters, which means the field safety (bottom of the screen) is reading the slot receiver and the outside corner is essentially playing man coverage with no safety help over the top. That’s one of the problems with this coverage, as it’s similar to Cover 0 with the cornerbacks being on an island, but there’s no blitz to force the ball out of the quarterback’s hand.\n\nMeanwhile, Mendoza reads the safety post-snap and sees the safety’s eyes are locked on the slot receiver. That allows him to identify the coverage and recognize that he has Omar Cooper Jr. one-on-one with a double-move route. So, when Cooper runs the sluggo and the corner bites hard on the slant, Mendoza knows there’s no safety over the top and hits the receiver in-stride for a wide-open touchdown. \n\nMore than anything, that’s a great job of recognizing and exploiting the weakness in the defense’s coverage.\n\n\nDefense shows Cover 4 pre-snap but rotates to Tampa 2, Fernando Mendoza rips a fastball where the MLB was to pick up the 3rd down converstion <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/S6Y7m8oNXA\">pic.twitter.com/S6Y7m8oNXA</a>— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) <a href=\"https://x.com/MHolder95/status/2074566778915868953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe’ll wrap up with another good read, combined with some impressive arm strength to fit the ball into a tight window.\n\nMaryland tries to get tricky with its coverage this time, showing Cover 4 pre-snap before dropping into Tampa 2 post-snap. Meanwhile, Indiana comes out in a three-by-one formation where the trips receivers are in a bunch and execute a <a href=\"https://steelersdepot.com/2015/05/all-22-steelers-spot-concept/\">spot concept</a>. Now, it does look like this play is designed to hit the slot receiver in the flat, and that’s open.\n\nHowever, to the quarterback’s credit, the slot corner should be widening toward the flat in this coverage instead of staying on the hashmarks. So, that’s just a coverage bust that Mendoza didn’t pick up on. Part of that is because he starts his read on the other side of the field to check for a potential one-on-one matchup, and he makes the correct read for this coverage\n\nWith the field safety (No. 22) coming downhill and the SAM linebacker (No. 3) dropping to protect the seam or against a post route in Tampa 2, the hook area in the middle of the field is wide open. It’s going to be difficult for the safety to change directions and make a play on the ball, while the linebacker is vacating the area completely. At the same time, Cooper is running a sit route where he’s looking for a soft spot in the coverage to exploit and finds the open grass/turf.\n\nSince the defense’s pre-snap look shows a potential one-on-one opportunity at the bottom of the screen, Mendoza starts his read with the single receiver but comes off it when he recognizes the boundary safety widening toward the deep half of the field to help the corner over the top. That causes the quarterback to be a little late to see Cooper open in the hook area, or at least prevents him from throwing with anticipation, and gives the field safety more time to close the window. \n\nTo make up for that, it’s going to take a fastball to beat the coverage. Luckily, Mendoza delivers a strike over the middle before the defender can get there in time to break up the pass, leading to a third-down conversion that keeps the offense on the field. 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Players such as Mack Hollins, Hunter Henry, Morgan Moses, Harold Landry or Kevin Byard have played dozens of games over their multi-year careers in the NFL and garnered experience with multiple teams. In that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:9298:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 10, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tackle Caleb Lomu (74) (center) works out during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images \n\nEven though their roster as a whole is relatively young, the New England Patriots have some immense experience within their ranks. Players such as Mack Hollins, Hunter Henry, Morgan Moses, Harold Landry or Kevin Byard have played dozens of games over their multi-year careers in the NFL and garnered experience with multiple teams.\n\nIn that latter aspect, however, one player has them all beat: Sebastian Gutierrez, the ultimate journeyman on the Patriots roster. He is on his seventh team in five years in the league right now.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Sebastian Gutierrez\n\nPosition: Offensive tackle/Guard\n\nJersey number: 61\n\nOpening day age: 28 (7/6/1998)\n\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14LLaSssFI5_6B_DhZAxuMyr4b74A_hOnhrtLbcrY1h8/edit?usp=sharing\">Measurements</a>: 6’4 7/8”, 315 lbs, 10 1/2” hand size, 32 7/8” arm length, 79 5/8” wingspan, 5.10s 40-yard dash, 7.58s 33-cone drill, 4.68s short shuttle, 32 1/2” vertical jump, 9’4” broad jump, 28 bench press reps, 9.44 Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: Denver Broncos (2022), New England Patriots (2022, 2025-), Las Vegas Raiders (2022, 2023), Kansas City Chiefs (2023), San Francisco 49ers (2023-24, 2024), Cleveland Browns (2024, 2025), Indianapolis Colts (2024) | College: Minot State (2016-21)\n\nA tight end coming out of Pasco, WA, High School, Gutierrez spent his entire college career at Division II’s Minot State. He redshirted his first season and caught just five passes for 32 yards in his second, eventually transitioning to offensive tackle in the lead-up to his third year with the Beavers. He quickly became a fixture along the team’s offensive line and started 33 games before leaving school in 2022.\n\nThe two-time second-team All-NSIC selection was subsequently signed as an undrafted free agent by the Broncos in 2022. Thus began a journey that took him to seven different NFL cities over 11 separate stints, including twice with the Patriots: he spent a week on their practice squad in 2022 and re-joined them in 2025.\n\nIn total, Gutierrez appeared in two games since turning pro — one for the Raiders in 2022, and another for the 49ers in 2024 — and has a combined 10 snaps between offense and special teams on his résumé. He is the first Minot State alum to play in an NFL game since former Patriots and Giants offensive lineman Terry Falcon in 1980.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Gutierrez, who added 105 pounds over the course of his college career, combines a well-sized frame with some strong athleticism. He is a good mover in open space and can quickly reach his landmarks in zone schemes or on screen plays. While not the longest player, he makes use of what he has to force edge rushers to run the loop, and generally mirrors defenders quite effectively. He also has plenty of experience despite playing in only two NFL games so far, and has seen preseason snaps at four of the five offensive line positions (all but center).\n\nWeaknesses: Gutierrez lacks ideal length as an offensive tackle and despite his intriguing athletic profile and versatility has never managed to earn consistent playing time or even roster employment since entering the NFL — an ominous sign heading into his fifth season. He is not the most technically advanced player when it comes to using leverage to his advantage, and also needs to get better at sustaining blocks and keeping defenders engaged. He has shown some flashes as a pass blocker and run defender, but continues to be inconsistent in both areas.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: N/A\n\nSeason recap: Before his practice squad contract with the 49ers was set to expire in January 2025, Gutierrez was signed to a one-year reserve/futures contract with the team. The pact did give him an opportunity to keep competing for a spot on the developmental roster or, less likely, the 53-man team, but he lasted only one week in training camp before being let go.\n\nIt did not take him long to find his next team, however, and it was a familiar one. The Browns, with whom he spent a month during the 2024 regular season, claimed Gutierrez off waivers in early August. He made his practice debut the following day, and went on to play 56 snaps over Cleveland’s three preseason games — lining up both at left and right tackle, and giving up only three quarterback pressures without any sacks.\n\nDespite solid performances during the exhibition schedule, the quality of his reps was low and his release ahead of the roster cutdown deadline no real surprise. A month after the Browns parted ways with him, another of Gutierrez’s former teams came calling: in late September, the Patriots added him to their practice squad.\n\nHe spent the remainder of the season either on or off it without seeing any game action. Nonetheless, he was brought back via a futures deal following the Super Bowl.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Swing offensive tackle/Interior offensive line | Ability: Camp body/Practice squad candidate | Contract: Signed through 2026 (2027 ERFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Gutierrez has experience in multiple spots up front, and the Patriots seem willing to use him accordingly. During spring practices, for example, he was spotted lining up as the left guard with the third-string offensive line. Whether he eventually will end up as a guard or tackle, he will be a depth option.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? Although there is not a lot of wear and tear on Gutierrez’s tires, his developmental upside seems limited at this point in his career. He already is 28 and seems maxed-out physically, and so far has not been able to find a constant role with any of his seven NFL teams. His future appears to be as a multi-positional backup, at best.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Gutierrez’s versatility might be his best asset. He has played left tackle, left guard, right guard and right tackle during his preseason career, and also seen a handful of snaps on the field goal and extra point protection units.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? The one-year futures deal Gutierrez signed with the Patriots in February consists entirely of a non-guaranteed $1.075 million base salary that simultaneously functions as his cap hit. That number puts him in a six-player group with Terrell Jennings, Otis Reese, Andrew Rupcich, Jack Westover and Charles Woods who also share the same basic contract and same cap number. Five of those six are on New England’s Top 51 list and counted against the cap at the moment, while one is not.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? Standing on shaky contractual ground is nothing new to Gutierrez, and 2026 is shaping up to be no different. He is a roster bubble player along an offensive line that has five starters in place and considerable depth behind them. This, in turn, limits the opportunities for players like him to make it onto the 53-man team.\n\nSummary: Gutierrez’s career so far is one of perseverance, but a nice story won’t help him make the team. Unless he shows immense development relative to his first four seasons in the league, and there is little reason to suggest that will happen, he once again should have his sights set on the practice squad rather than the 53-man roster. Frankly, if he finds himself on the 53 at one point this fall, the Patriots’ O-line might be in trouble.\n\nWhat do you think about Sebastian Gutierrez heading into the 2026 season? Is it finally his year? Or will his journey through the NFL continue? 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The offensive line has been upgraded, and the wide receiver room saw an update this offseason, while RB Quinshon Judkins and TE Harold Fannin Jr. are the bedrock of […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5248:\"\n\n\n \n Cleveland Browns Jared Verse (8) runs a drill as teammates defensive end Julian Okwara, Khordae Sydnor, Alex Wright and Adin Huntington look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. | Mike Cardew / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nIn many ways, the story around the Cleveland Browns has <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/122772/browns-qb-competition-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-starter-todd-monken\">remained the same heading into the 2026 season</a>: <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-roster/127999/browns-roster-qb-depth-chart-prediction-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-dillon-gabriel-taylen-green\">What is the deal at the quarterback position</a>? 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Verse and the Browns pass rush were the second question:\n\n\nCleveland, though, believes it is still well-equipped to field an elite defense after getting two-time Pro Bowler <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4578085/jared-verse\">Jared Verse</a> in return. Verse isn’t in Garrett’s caliber as a pass rusher, but he has still been one of the more disruptive edge defenders in his first two seasons.\n\n\nWhether the team extends safety Grant Delpit and Ward also linger:\n\n\nTwo of the team’s most tenured players, Ward and Delpit, could be next; league sources have indicated the Browns are open to striking new deals with both defensive standouts.\n\n\nIf Verse and Graham are able to keep the defense’s level high and the offense can minimize mistakes, Cleveland can be more competitive in 2026 than they were last year. 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It could be that there is no elite star at the top like we have seen in the past few years. Or maybe I was just that high on <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994629/Jeremiyah_Love\">Jeremiyah Love</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994175/Ashton_Jeanty\">Ashton Jeanty</a>. With that said, while this list may be less top-heavy, there are still a lot of solid backs to choose from.\n\nTier 1 Notes\nThere may be some surprises here but <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994690/Ahmad_Hardy\">Ahmad Hardy</a> at the top is pretty chalky and for good reason. Hardy is the most complete runner in college football. He is a punishing runner who plays with incredible contact balance. He also has deceptive speed and burst that helps him routinely break off huge runs. Hardy will have a chance to be a first-round pick in this upcoming draft and will go early in devy and dynasty drafts.\nNow the list gets fun. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994512/Nate_Frazier\">Nate Frazier</a> is my RB2 amongst the current crop of backs. He has elite speed and agility to make defenders miss and make big plays while also having the size and strength to be effective between the tackles.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994514/Jordan_Marshall\">Jordan Marshall</a> may be my favorite back in the class and it took everything to not blindly put him at the top. Marshall has prototypical size and strength. He has incredible vision and can carve up defenses between the tackles. He also has the speed to rip off huge runs. Now that he is the sure-fire RB1 for the Wolverines, I expect him to have a huge year and shoot up rankings.\n\nTier 2 Notes\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994892/Savion_Hiter\">Savion Hiter</a> may be high for some, but he is the clear RB1 in the 2029 class for me. He can do it all and is a home run threat every time he touches the ball. It may take a year for him to get a significant workload but once he does, I expect him to be highly productive.\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994546/Mark_Fletcher\">Mark Fletcher</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994769/Kewan_Lacy\">Kewan Lacy</a> are two of the top backs in this upcoming NFL draft but also have a few more questions than the other 2027 back above them. Both have excellent size and strength. Both put up impressive numbers last season. The question is…can they repeat that production?\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994861/Dierre_Hill_Jr\">Dierre Hill Jr</a> may be the more shocking name you see. Partly because of how high he is on this list but also due to the fact that most have his running mate ahead of him. But I think Hill is the Oregon back to own. Watching the tape, he does more work between the twenties. He has elite speed, incredible vision, and I think he will have just as significant a role as <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994860/Jordon_Davison\">Jordon Davison</a>.\n\nTier 3 Notes\nThis last tier is as close as it gets and is razor thin from 16 to 30. But let’s touch on some of my favorites from this list.\nI am a big fan of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994803/Ousmane_Kromah\">Ousmane Kromah</a>. I love his size and his agility in tight spaces. He uses quick, subtle movements to make defenders miss and has great contact balance. 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In this series, we will bring you a riser, faller, and longshot from each NFL team. We’ll cover dynasty values, positional trades, and overall team outlooks.\nLet’s jump into the Minnesota Vikings!\nRiser: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994642/Tai_Felton\">Tai Felton</a>, WR \nIt was a forgettable rookie season for Felton. He spent most of his year on the punt team, catching three passes and only seeing legitimate playing time once the Vikings\' season was long over. It was disappointing production for the team’s third-round selection in last spring’s draft.\nCurrent Market Value\n\n<a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/adp-over-time/\">Courtesy of DLF\'s ADP Over Time</a>.\nFelton’s ADP over time cuts off, as he fell out of the fantasy consciousness at the start of last year. He was buried on the Vikings depth chart, and even though he was a day two selection, it was the very last pick of the third round at Pick 102. 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It’s a celebration of college kids realizing their dreams. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is helping young students have a similar experience, as they take the next step in their educational journey. On Sunday, July 26, Goff will be a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4363:\"\n\n\n \n LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Jared Goff attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage) \n\nThe NFL Draft is not just an opportunity for teams to get better every year. It’s a celebration of college kids realizing their dreams. \n\nDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is helping young students have a similar experience, as they take the next step in their educational journey. On Sunday, July 26, Goff will be a presenter for the “2026 Fate Draft Day.”\n\nThe event celebrates graduates from the FATE program—sponsored by the non-profit Merit—which is described as follows on their official website: \n\n\nThis four-year, cohort-based program provides innovative programming that blends project-based learning, character development, career exposure, and mentorship into a co-curricular experience that emphasizes the value of education and its role in achieving long-term career and personal goals.\n\n\nGoff has been a longtime supporter of Merit, and now he will host a draft-like event where graduates will announce the next step in their educational and professional journeys. It will even feature a red-carpet experience for graduates to get the full VIP treatment.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d/2026/07/13/drafting-the-future-detroit-lions-quarterback-shares-the-draft-excitement-with-new-high-school-graduates/\">Click On Detroit did a segment on the event</a>, with Merit Co-Founder and Executive Director Kuhu Saha and FATE graduate Martz Rich as guests. Watch it below.\n\n“Making us actually feel like celebrities and athletes is very special to us,” Rich said.\n\nIf you want to support FATE, <a href=\"https://givemerit.donorsupport.co/page/GiveMerit\">you can donate here</a>. <a href=\"https://givebutter.com/c/fate-draft-day-2026-presented-by-jared-goff-jg16-axjhhb\">If you’d like to attend the FATE Draft Day on July 26, tickets are available here</a>. \n\n\n\n\nOver on The Feed, AttilaTheHun offers their <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/post/Be_l4Mq2291i\">four most important Lions players of 2026</a>. It’s a solid list, although I would include Alim McNeill: \n\n\n\n\n\nMLive’s Jacob Richman has a good story on <a href=\"https://www.mlive.com/lions/2026/07/its-not-even-close-lions-wr-impressing-coaches-with-added-athleticism.html\">the strides Isaac TeSlaa has already made in his young career.</a> \n\n\n\n\n\nDan Skipper appeared to have a surprise (player) retirement party. The Lions assistant coach posted photos from the event, which features appearances from Graham Glasgow and Tate Ratledge amongst others: \n\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Dat7j79DNM2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the weekend, Jahmyr Gibbs held a youth football camp in Lansing. <a href=\"https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/picture-gallery/sports/2026/07/11/detroit-lions-star-running-back-jahmyr-gibbs-hosts-youth-football-camp/90886488007/\">Here are some fun pictures from the event. </a>\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaking of youth football camps, if you’re a Californian, Amon-Ra St. Brown’s camp is coming up soon. 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Fullback Kyle Juszczyk expressed optimism over the weekend that Kittle will play in the season opener against the Rams in Australia.\"I really [do] feel that way,\" Juszczyk told Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area at the American Century Championship. \"I was so impressed by the way he was moving [at Tight End U], and I was impressed the last week of OTAs, how he was moving. He was doing this zigzag drill, and he told me he had reached like 16 miles an hour that day. I was already impressed with that.\"But then, seeing him go through that warm-up, I was like, \'Wow, I really do think <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/video/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/kyle-juszczyk-interview-watch-6/1949059/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">there is a chance</a> that he\'s ready for Week 1.\'\"Kittle made his seventh career Pro Bowl last season despite playing only 11 regular-season games due to hamstring and ankle injuries. 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While I gave Staley the Bear serious consideration this year, let’s make it 15 of 18 with Caleb Williams taking the top spot. I only had Caleb […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5451:\"\n\n\n \n LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 10: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears runs through drills during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall on June 10, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThis is the most anticlimactic list we do around here, because in 14 of the previous 17 installments of this annual ranking, the quarterback had been number one. While I gave Staley the Bear serious consideration this year, let’s make it 15 of 18 with Caleb Williams taking the top spot. \n\nI only had Caleb <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/7/18/24468003/10-most-important-bears-of-2025-1-caleb-williams-ben-johnson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/7/18/24468003/10-most-important-bears-of-2025-1-caleb-williams-ben-johnson\">third</a> in his rookie season. He was set up to be a part of the offense, and not the focal point. If the Bears were going to win games with him as a rookie, they’d do so with him playing a role, not leading the way. The Bears only won five games, and the best thing about 2024 was that it was such a clusterflus that it led to a house cleaning and the hiring of Ben Johnson.\n\nLast year, Caleb was number one on my list, because even though Ben was bringing a total offensive and cultural makeover, he was filling Caleb’s plate up. If the Bears were going to win games in 2025, it was going to be because of #18. Williams led the Bears to an NFC North crown and their first playoff win since 2010. His late-game performances saw Superman become the Iceman, as he led the game-winning drive 6 times, and then he did it again in the Wildcard game against the Green Bay Packers.\n\nCaleb and many offensive skill players got together before the offseason activities began, and then again after they ended.\n\nHe not only wants to be great, but also to be the greatest of all time, and he has the right coach to help him get there: Ben Johnson. Their relationship is stronger in year two, and another year together brings greater familiarity with the playbook and a better understanding of what each wants in different situations.\n\n“I think it comes with the comfort level in terms of knowing what’s being asked in terms of the offense,” Johnson said about Caleb in June. “We’re all aligned on what we want a certain route to look like, where we want the ball to be thrown, and so, [with] routes on air, he can tell the receiver, ‘hey, you’re missing your depth,’ or ‘expect the ball to be at this spot.’ He’s stepped up, and he’s continuing to get better every single day, and it’s just a matter of how many reps can we continue to pile on over the course of training camp. But he certainly is a vocal presence within our offense and our entire team.”\n\nHis awareness of his play and what he needs to work on led to a massive improvement from year one to year two, and it’s why I’m not worried about him tightening up his play heading into year three.\n\n“There’s so much to unlock,” Williams <a href=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/ascending-star-caleb-williams-far-from-satisfied\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.chicagobears.com/news/ascending-star-caleb-williams-far-from-satisfied\">said</a> via the team’s site, “there’s so much to get better at, there’s so much left of ball for me and us and accolades that we’ll have as a team.”\n\nHe’s one of the most popular players in the league, as evidenced by being picked as Madden 27 cover athlete, but that popularity, coupled with the Bears winning games, will just lead to more criticism. And no matter how small it is or how manufactured for clicks it is, it’s something he listens to.\n\nFrom <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-qb-caleb-williams-on-haters-i-love-them\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-qb-caleb-williams-on-haters-i-love-them\">NFL.com</a>:\n\n\n“Yeah, I love them. It’s one of my favorite things,” he said of the haters in a recent interview with the Pardon My Take podcast that <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LaAXDdl8P3gzGSL4NavXj?si=xinhJApxQey1FIqxNhyxDQ&nd=1&dlsi=19561fd3678b4a88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aired late last week</a>. “I don’t need them, but it’s always a little extra belief in myself, a little extra confidence in myself. It’s a little more delusion that I add to myself. 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Donald <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-aaron-donald-works-out-at-rams-facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was spotted</a> doing a variety of drills and conditioning work while wearing pads last week and Adam Schefter of ESPN shared how the workout came to happen during a Monday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.\"He told the team that he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/patmcafeeshow/status/2076707389361840446?s=46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wanted to go there</a>, work out, see how he felt, see how he reacted. See everything that went along with being back in pads on the football field and seeing how it made him feel,\" Schefter said. Donald told McAfee last month that the Rams\' trade for Myles Garrett \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-myles-garrett-trade-has-caused-aaron-donald-to-consider-a-comeback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">got me thinking</a>,\" but would have to see if \"that fire can light back up.\" It\'s unclear how Donald felt the workout went, but testing the waters would seem to suggest that he\'s giving serious consideration to striking the match on a comeback. \n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1783972605;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2227;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Aaron Donald\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3098;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2adfc38095db0165583ed21ce1b12dbd\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"The Best VALUE Picks in the 2026 Rookie Class (Round 1)\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uvl370/the_best_value_picks_in_the_2026_rookie_class/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1341:\" What\'s up guys! I created a tier list of my favorite overall VALUE picks in the first round of the 2026 rookie class. It was an interesting exercise, because obviously the community does a pretty good job creating ADP of these guys based on their talent. That being said, I still think there are some pretty great values / picks I am actively looking to trade for right now at their current cost. On the flip side, there are certain picks I\'m actively looking to trade off of, move back etc. based on current prices. Apologies in advance if I am slandering some of your fav rookies, remember this is just my opinion and it is based on VALUE, not talent! That being said, below is a synopsis of the overall tier list from the video: S Tier (My Favorite Picks at Cost): - KC Concepcion (1.07) - Jeremiyah Love (1.01) A Tier (Great Values): - Makai Lemon (1.06) - Jordyn Tyson (1.04) - Ty Simpson (1.10) B Tier (Solid): - Carnell Tate (1.02) - Omar Cooper (1.09) C Tier (I\'d Rather Not): - Kenyon Sadiq (1.08) - Denzel Boston (1.11) - Eli Stowers (1.12) D Tier (Actively Avoiding at Cost): - Fernando Mendoza (1.03) - Jadarian Price (1.05) I spend several mins on each player going through my reasoning behind these placements, so make sure to let me know if you agree or disagree!! submitted by /u/boofstar [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:1912:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uvl370/the_best_value_picks_in_the_2026_rookie_class/\"> </a> What\'s up guys! I created a tier list of my favorite overall VALUE picks in the first round of the 2026 rookie class. It was an interesting exercise, because obviously the community does a pretty good job creating ADP of these guys based on their talent. That being said, I still think there are some pretty great values / picks I am actively looking to trade for right now at their current cost. On the flip side, there are certain picks I\'m actively looking to trade off of, move back etc. based on current prices. Apologies in advance if I am slandering some of your fav rookies, remember this is just my opinion and it is based on VALUE, not talent! That being said, below is a synopsis of the overall tier list from the video: S Tier (My Favorite Picks at Cost): - KC Concepcion (1.07) - Jeremiyah Love (1.01) A Tier (Great Values): - Makai Lemon (1.06) - Jordyn Tyson (1.04) - Ty Simpson (1.10) B Tier (Solid): - Carnell Tate (1.02) - Omar Cooper (1.09) C Tier (I\'d Rather Not): - Kenyon Sadiq (1.08) - Denzel Boston (1.11) - Eli Stowers (1.12) D Tier (Actively Avoiding at Cost): - Fernando Mendoza (1.03) - Jadarian Price (1.05) I spend several mins on each player going through my reasoning behind these placements, so make sure to let me know if you agree or disagree!! submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/boofstar\"> /u/boofstar </a> <a href=\"https://youtu.be/bqLxPBOK7g4?si=k1TwGfQlxR7LwSPb\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uvl370/the_best_value_picks_in_the_2026_rookie_class/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1783969927;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:12:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13276;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Omar Cooper\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13281;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jordyn Tyson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13286;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13330;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kenyon Sadiq\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13294;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Makai Lemon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13298;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"KC Concepcion\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13275;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Simpson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13349;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Eli Stowers\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:8;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13279;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Carnell Tate\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:9;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:10;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13346;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Denzel Boston\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:11;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13269;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Fernando Mendoza\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3099;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"c61c15634adbbc367fddf6e6754d3f99\";s:5:\"title\";s:37:\"5 Raiders make Madden Top 100 Rookies\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/134436/5-raiders-make-madden-top-100-rookies\";s:11:\"description\";s:327:\"A leak of the top 100 rookies in Madden 27 was recently released, and the Las Vegas Raiders featured four of their rookies inside the top 100 including their entire day one and two selections, along with 4th rounder Jermod McCoy. Treydan Stukes – 76 overall (22nd) Keyron Crawford – 75 overall (38th) Fernando Mendoza […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4553:\"\n\n\n \n HENDERSON, NEVADA - MAY 20: Jermod McCoy #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders practices during an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 20, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nA leak of the top 100 rookies in Madden 27 was recently released, and the Las Vegas Raiders featured four of their rookies inside the top 100 including their entire day one and two selections, along with 4th rounder Jermod McCoy.\n\nTreydan Stukes – 76 overall (22nd)\n\n\nStukes, the Raiders early 2nd round pick, ranks as the 3rd safety just behind Caleb Downs (82nd overall) and Dillon Thieneman (77 overall). The Raiders rookie is slated to be a starter at free safety for the Raiders this season, and he figures to be a longterm playmaker in the backend of the secondary for Las Vegas. The Raiders viewed Stukes as a capable nickel corner and safety hybrid, and he’ll rotate in the Raiders secondary heavily this season along with his former teammate Dalton Johnson who the Raiders selected in the 5th round. \n\n\nKeyron Crawford – 75 overall (38th)\n\n\nA key note of Madden ratings comes with positional ratings, Crawford ranks higher than Mendoza largely due to Madden’s logic on athleticism pushing players up the board in ratings. Crawford, the Raiders 67th overall selection ranks as the 11th rookie EDGE rusher behind David Bailey (81), Rueben Bain (80), Akheem Mesidor (79), Derrick Moore (77), Cashius Howell (77), TJ Parker (77), R Mason Thomas (77), Zion Young (76) , Gabe Jacas (76), and Romello Height (75) with Arvell Reese ranking as a 79 overall. Crawford is likely to see limited snaps this season due to the Raiders depth at EDGE, but Crawford will see the field in core rotational snaps and clear pass rush situations to give him the chance at developing. The 21 year old is an elite athlete, and has raw technique, but a massive runway to success. \n\n\nFernando Mendoza – 74 overall (50th)\n\n\nMadden has historically ranked rookie quarterbacks lower than you’d expect with Cam Ward a 72 overall, CJ Stroud 73, and he has the same overall as Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and Bryce Young while behind Caleb Williams’ 76 overall. Mendoza ranks as the first overall quarterback in the class, and the Raiders will be expecting to see Mendoza possibly start this season. The first overall pick is coming off a stellar season in his only year at Indiana, and the Heisman trophy winner has a chance to become the Raiders franchise quarterback with time, development, and the right offensive coaching. \n\n\nJermod McCoy – 74 overall (50th)\n\n\nMcCoy ranks as the 4th cornerback behind Mansoor Delane (79), Chris Johnson (76), Colton Hood (75), and Avieon Terrell (75). McCoy was notably a projected top 10 pick prior to an issue with his ACL reconstruction, and bone plug resulting in him falling to the first pick in the 4th round. The Raiders are projecting to have McCoy as one of their starting cornerbacks opposite of Eric Stokes, but McCoy will also compete with fellow rookie Hezekiah Masses, and 2025 3rd rounder Darien Porter. McCoy ranking as the 4th cornerback is shocking, but not off the path with Madden’s ratings off draft boards. 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Let us know in the comments section.\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=acmepackingcompany&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.acmepackingcompany.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783968793;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Green Bay Packers Analysis\";i:1;s:28:\"Green Bay Packers discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7782;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Isaiah McDuffie\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3101;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"40356578fb1b312b3122a4c8badd8187\";s:5:\"title\";s:94:\"One year into his career, Arian Smith’s roster spot with the Jets doesn’t seem like a lock\";s:4:\"link\";s:146:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-roster/94980/one-year-into-his-career-arian-smiths-roster-spot-with-the-jets-doesnt-seem-like-a-lock\";s:11:\"description\";s:324:\"Through the summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. 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There wasn’t much obvious to suggest that Smith should have been anything higher than a priority undrafted free agent. He didn’t have much production in college. He was undersized, and his game was unrefined. Other than timed straight line speed, there weren’t many obvious pluses that Smith was bringing to the table.\n\nSometimes a team seemingly reaches but strikes gold because it knows something the general public doesn’t. \n\nIf this was the case with Smith, it didn’t reveal itself in year one. The Jets had an offense with nothing proven at receiver aside from Garrett Wilson, who missed half the season with injury. The ground was fertile for a young player to step up and show he belonged. \n\nSmith managed only 7 receptions all season long for 52 yards. Perhaps most ominously, he lost playing time after the team acquired Adonai Mitchell and John Metchie near the trade deadline. It’s one thing to lose snaps to Mitchell who had flashes. But it can’t be a good sign for Smith that he rated lower than Metchie on the depth chart considering the team passed on bringing Metchie back on a cheap contract.\n\nAfter the addition of Omar Cooper in the NFL Draft, there doesn’t seem to be a path for Smith to see many snaps on offense. Even using his speed for manufactured touches in space is likely off the table. The Jets have Isaiah Williams for that.\n\n2026 will be a success if: Smith develops into a special teams ace.\n\nI think you have to get past the way Arian Smith was acquired. Everything we have seen both before and since the 2025 NFL Draft suggests the Jets reached massively picking him at 110th overall. He is unlikely to ever justify that slot. Barring a string of injuries at wide receiver, he probably won’t get more than a handful of snaps on offense.\n\nWhere he can help the Jets potentially is on special teams. He was by all accounts and excellent gunner on punt coverage in college. The trade of Irv Charles to the Seattle Seahawks takes Smith’s top competitor for that spot away.\n\nWhile Smith is unlikely to make much of an impact on offense, the Jets showed a preference last year for special teams standouts filling their last few roster spots. That could be Smith’s ticket to make a contribution. I don’t think he’s a lock to make the team by any stretch of the imagination, but at this point I would make him a slight favorite to earn that job.\n\nOdds of making the roster: More Likely Than Not (51-75%)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783968564;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Jets Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1373;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Geno Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3102;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d552e5636b3ee61a82895f772b854401\";s:5:\"title\";s:41:\"Aaron Donald inches closer to Rams return\";s:4:\"link\";s:94:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143567/aaron-donald-retirement-rumors-rams\";s:11:\"description\";s:294:\"Aaron Donald has not told the Rams yet that he wants to return to the NFL, but the three-time Defensive Player of the Year did go to the team facility to workout last week with the intention of seeing how it would feel. This is according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who told the Pat McAfee […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4189:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 14: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during pregame warmups prior to an NFC Wild Card Playoff football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAaron Donald has not told the Rams yet that he wants to return to the NFL, but the three-time Defensive Player of the Year did go to the team facility to workout last week with the intention of seeing how it would feel. This is according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who told the Pat McAfee Show on Monday that Donald’s appearance at the Rams’ facilities last week was not one of the routine check-ins that he’s been doing for the last couple of years during retirement.\n\nIt was, in fact, a practice run to “see how he felt” and “how he reacted” to being back with the Rams. That is yet one more piece of evidence that Donald’s return from retirement is not just a rumor, but an idea the future Hall of Famer is weighing on a daily basis now.\n\n\n\"Aaron Donald told the [Rams] he wanted to go [to the facility], work out see how he felt, see how he reacted.\"<a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdamSchefter</a> on Aaron Donald working out at the Rams\' facility 👀 (via <a href=\"https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PatMcAfeeShow</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/qSxSY5oa1i\">pic.twitter.com/qSxSY5oa1i</a>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/ESPNNFL/status/2076735069599699249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nDonald’s return has been in the works for weeks.\n\nAaron Donald return timeline\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/140974/rams-myles-garrett-trade-browns-details\">Since the Rams traded for Myles Garrett on June 1</a>, rumors have circulated that Donald could be lured out of retirement to join him on L.A.’s defensive line. At first, the notion was dismissed as typical fan fodder based on “What if?”, with Donald’s wife <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-donald-wife-hilarious-3-224801589.html\">Erika even going as far as to laugh off the premise on X</a>.\n\nBut nobody’s laughing now.\n\nIt started with a text from Donald to McAfee that Garrett’s acquisition had him thinking about it, continued with Schefter’s report on June 23 that <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/142325/aaron-donald-rams-retirement-schefter\">coming out of retirement was “gaining momentum”</a>, some <a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-rumors/143042/rams-aaron-donald-teases-return-again\">eye emojis by Donald on Instagram</a>, and has now included TMZ photos of Donald practice at the facilities. \n\nAs many Rams fans noted, Donald regularly works out there.\n\nHowever, now the report is that Donald’s appearance last week was not typical. It was a test run.\n\nA Donald-Garrett duo\n\nThat would be five combined Defensive Player of the Year awards. There’s no telling what Donald has left in the tank, but he’d only return if he felt he could play at a high level. Donald doesn’t want to look like Philip Rivers did during his short stint with the Colts last season.\n\n(We can respect the hell out of Rivers for coming back after five years off and being serviceable, but he was also practically incapable of throwing an accurate pass with velocity beyond 10 yards.)\n\nThe Rams also have Byron Young, Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, Josaiah Stewart, and others. The defensive front would be truly ridiculous.\n\nWill Donald return?\n\nNobody knows yet. Not even Aaron Donald. 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After compiling over 70 votes from league executives, coaches, and scouts, the top 10 quarterback rankings does not include Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion Sam Darnold. Here’s the order from 1-10: Josh Allen, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4523:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi\'s Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe annual ESPN survey of top 10 players at every position on offense and defense is rolling along with the quarterback position. After compiling over 70 votes from league executives, coaches, and scouts, the top 10 quarterback rankings does not include Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion Sam Darnold.\n\nHere’s the order from 1-10: Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Jared Goff, and Caleb Williams. For some reason, one voter had Jackson outside the top 10 completely, which is wild but not the point of the article. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Darnold is on the outside looking in</a> at No. 11/honorable mention:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3912547/sam-darnold\">Sam Darnold</a>, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks\">Seattle Seahawks</a>: “What a career bounce-back. He’s been lights-out for two years. Deserves to be in the top 10.” — High-ranking AFC team official\n\n\n\n“Playing to his strengths while playing disciplined, can beat you with his arm. I think he can use his legs more. He’s mobile.” — NFL personnel evaluator\n\n\nYou might see this as disrespect, but keep in mind the strong season (well, minus the last two games) Darnold had with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45530940/top-10-nfl-quarterbacks-execs-scouts-2025-espn-jeremy-fowler-position-rankings\">He didn’t receive a single vote at the time for top 10 inclusion</a>, so this is major progress for someone who was written off as a bust and has more than turned his career around. \n\nFor what it’s worth, Jalen Hurts was also an honorable mention and he’s been a league MVP runner-up and Super Bowl MVP. Maybe there’s a lesson to be learned about consensus non-top 10 QBs at the helm for the last two Super Bowl champions…\n\nHere is the full rankings list based on the number of votes received:\n\n\nThe QB voting, broken into tiers Allen Mahomes – Stafford – Burrow Jackson – Prescott Herbert Maye Goff – Williams Darnold Daniels Love (10-13 incredibly close) Purdy Mayfield – Lawrence Hurts – Nix Jones Stroud <a href=\"https://t.co/aQtWeVHfQ2\">https://t.co/aQtWeVHfQ2</a>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href=\"https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2076649597758320902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nI think Caleb Williams shouldn’t be anointed a top 10 quarterback just yet. It’s actually bizarre that Jordan Love is ranked below him when he has an established track record of good play. Love being below Jayden Daniels is also just outrageous.\n\nIf you were to put Darnold in the top 10, <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/170167/nfl-stats-the-case-sam-darnold-seattle-seahawks-top-10-nfl-quarterback\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"170167\">and we’ve made our own case for his inclusion</a>, who would you boot off the list? I’d send Williams out without hesitation and he’d round out the list. I think it’s also worth admitting that the gap between, say, Dak Prescott and Jordan Love is not particularly vast, so a good chunk of this list is incerchangeable.\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=fieldgulls&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fieldgulls.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783966379;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:37:\"Seattle Seahawks Analysis and Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4943;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Sam Darnold\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3105;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a7670b26cecc3e679f60472628055691\";s:5:\"title\";s:67:\"Baker Mayfield says he played with sprained MCL, PCL from Week 2 on\";s:4:\"link\";s:128:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/baker-mayfield-says-he-played-with-sprained-mcl-pcl-from-week-2-on\";s:11:\"description\";s:47:\"Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is tough.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3089:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mayfieldinjury_270714\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"385952\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_mayfieldinjury_270714\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_mayfieldinjury_270714\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Tampa Bay Buccaneers\",\"title\": \"Baker reveals he played injured for most of 2025\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/baker-mayfield-says-he-played-with-sprained-mcl-pcl-for-most-of-2025\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-14T14:35:49Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is tough. Very tough. Perhaps tough to a fault.Via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Mayfield reveals in the upcoming season of Quarterback that, in 2025, he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/NFLSTROUD/status/2076724962648555795?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">played with a sprained MCL and PCL</a> in his knee from Week 2 on. Mayfield also had a \"bad biceps contusion\" in his throwing arm, and he injured the shoulder of his non-throwing arm.If Mayfield had a knee injury for that much of the season, it didn\'t show up in the injury reports. \"Knee\" wasn\'t listed at all until Week 5.Here\'s the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lavonte-david-baker-mayfield-was-going-through-a-lot-physically-in-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full breakdown</a> of the 10 weeks in which Mayfield appeared on the injury report: Week 3 (foot/toe), Week 4 (right biceps), Week 5 (right knee/biceps), Week 8 (knee), Week 10 (knee/oblique), Week 12 (illness), Week 13 (left shoulder), Week 14 (left shoulder), Week 15 (left shoulder), Week 18 (right shoulder/knee).It underscores the fact that the NFL\'s injury-reporting rules don\'t contain nearly enough information. Sometimes, players simply don\'t tell the team about their injuries. Sometimes, players get treatment away from the team\'s facility.Regardless, at a time when inside information has become a problem when it comes to gambling in other sports, every story about a player being more injured than the official reports revealed becomes another situation in which someone who knew the hidden truth can misappropriate the knowledge.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1783966147;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3106;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2d381001775674bf746e41b0323a9fa7\";s:5:\"title\";s:35:\"Devy Landscape Review: SEC Part One\";s:4:\"link\";s:80:\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2026/07/13/devy-landscape-review-sec-part-one/\";s:11:\"description\";s:74:\"We round up all the devy names you need to know in the SEC (in two parts).\";s:7:\"content\";s:5235:\"\n \n Welcome to the Devy Landscape, an article series previewing the upcoming college football season through the lens of the devy format.\nFirst, we will look at the SEC, in two parts. We will knock them out in alphabetical order: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, and Mississippi State are up first.\nThe Heavyweights\nAlabama Crimson Tide\nKalen DeBoer has not lived up to the impossible standard Nick Saban set in Tuscaloosa. While the Crimson Tide were playoff participants in 2025, they are no longer the immovable force they were in the pre-NIL era. They are still dripping with talent, however.\nYou can start under center, where former five-star recruit <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994670/Keelon_Russell\">Keelon Russell</a> will battle former four-star recruit <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992310/Austin_Mack\">Austin Mack</a>, who followed DeBoer from Washington to Alabama. Mack was the backup to <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993990/Ty_Simpson\">Ty Simpson</a> in 2025, but it has little bearing on the quarterback competition. He had a year in DeBoer’s system and Russell was a true freshman. Russell is considered a small favorite and checks in at <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/dynasty-devy-rankings/\">35th overall in DLF’s devy rankings</a>, but Mack’s stock would skyrocket if he were to win this job. Russell is a legitimate dual threat with elite fantasy upside, whereas Mack is the big pocket passer with a rocket arm. The loser of this battle figures to hit the portal next spring, and both are worthy of a roster spot in deeper superflex formats.\nAlabama’s running game struggled greatly last fall. The offensive line was a big issue, but <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994092/Jam_Miller\">Jam Miller</a> – now with the Patriots – was not a game-changer in the backfield. Returning bruiser Daniel Hill is the current starter off a season in which he ran for 284 yards and six scores on a meager 3.8 yards per carry. In the long run, this should be true freshman Ezavier ‘EJ’ Crowell’s backfield. Crowell is DLF’s <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/dynasty-devy-rankings/\">48th-ranked player</a>, a runner with excellent size whose vision and creativity make him a college-ready back. He has the best all-around toolkit in this backfield, and while he is not going to dominate work from day one, he is the Tide’s most gifted back by a wide margin. AK Dear and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994513/Kevin_Riley\">Kevin Riley</a> will add depth for what should be an improved running game.\nAlabama loses <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994569/Germie_Bernard\">Germie Bernard</a> – now with the Steelers – and Bernard was their go-to weapon in the passing game when they needed a big play. With him gone, <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994499/Ryan_Coleman-Williams\">Ryan Coleman-Williams</a> (formerly <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/13425/Ryan_Williams\">Ryan Williams</a>) will need to rebound from a disappointing 2025 campaign. He had what could best be described as a case of the yips last fall, but he is still a player who just moves differently and has already had a ton of collegiate production despite accelerating his schooling out of high school. He should have a big rebound this fall as he secures first-round draft capital. Behind Coleman-Williams, the Tide will rely on Lotzier Brooks, who exceeded expectations as a true freshman to be a strong contributor. Brooks may be a slot-only prospect, but he could be incredibly productive there and should operate as an easy button for the offense. 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KC will be top 10 in offense AND defense this year I don’t think this is far-fetched at all. With Walker in the fold, Mahomes has his best running […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3696:\"\n\n\n \n TEMPE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks with head coach Andy Reid in a practice session prior to Super Bowl LVII at Arizona State University Practice Facility on February 09, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\n\n\nIn our “Let’s Argue” series, Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions of <a href=\"http://ArrowheadPride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a> fans from all over the world.\n\n\n\nKC will be top 10 in offense AND defense this year\n\n\nKC will be top ten in offense AND defense this year.— Lee C Eldridge (@LeeCEldridge) <a href=\"https://x.com/LeeCEldridge/status/2071662046991548608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nI don’t think this is far-fetched at all. \n\nWith Walker in the fold, Mahomes has his best running game since the early years of running back Kareem Hunt. That should make the offense much more balanced and efficient.\n\nDefensively, if draft picks like cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Peter Woods make the impact the Chiefs expect, there’s no reason this unit can’t finish in the top 10, too. The talent is there on both sides of the ball.\n\n\n\nI think it is a retool kind of year\n\n\n“I think it is a retool kind of year. They could still be in the playoffs, but I don’t think it is a Super Bowl year. If they mostly nailed the draft picks, they might surprise.”\n\n\nThis user unfortunately deleted their post on X, but hot takes live forever!\n\nI don’t think “retool” exists when Patrick Mahomes is your quarterback. The Chiefs just missed the playoffs, and the standard in Kansas City has never been simply getting back to the postseason; it’s competing for a Lombardi Trophy.\n\nEven with Mahomes coming off a torn ACL, this organization has earned the benefit of the doubt. As long as No. 15 is under center, the expectation is Super Bowl contention, not a transition year. Anything less would be lowering the bar for one of the NFL’s premier franchises.\n\n\n\nPass catching depth is going to end up killing us\n\n\nPass catching depth is going to end up killing us.— 3PETE (@SD3pete) <a href=\"https://x.com/SD3pete/status/2071649651711791572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nI don’t see it.\n\nRunning back Kenneth Walker’s arrival should force defenses to respect the run again, creating more favorable looks for the passing game.\n\nPlus, I think Chiefs fans are selling this receiving corps short.\n\n\nRashee Rice was on track to nearly 1,500 yards if not for the six-game suspension.\n\n\n\nXavier Worthy played through a shoulder injury all season.\n\n\n\nTyquan Thornton emerged as a legitimate deep threat.\n\n\n\n No. 87, Travis Kelce, is still playing tight end in Kansas City.\n\n\nThis group has plenty of firepower.\n\n\n\nStay tuned for more of Mark’s opinion on your hot takes!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783965600;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Arrowhead Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Kansas City Chiefs Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8151;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Kenneth Walker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4046;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Patrick Mahomes\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"KC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3108;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6ef2738ddeb2b02d2c4df761f285c6af\";s:5:\"title\";s:45:\"Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates for 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:104:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/1uvilvy/fantasy_football_breakout_candidates_for_2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:4904:\"Every fantasy football manager knows the big-named players at the top of the draft. Their proven production and potential make them valuable, core pieces for any roster. Who’s next, though? Today, let’s take a look at players who, from a fantasy football perspective, are either average or unproven but capable of skyrocketing in value this season. Please note: This post is from a article via FTN Fantasy. While there are just 5 players at various positions listed below, the full, FREE article discussing 11 total players can be found here: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/fantasy-football-breakout-candidates-for-2026 Who are some other players you believe are poised for a big breakout in 2026? Breakout Candidates for the 2026 Fantasy Football Season Blake Corum, RB, Los Angeles Rams Corum saw his usage jump from 58 carries as a rookie in 2024 to 145 last season. It’s worth noting, too, that Corum averaged 10.0 carries per game over Los Angeles’ final 13 games of the season as opposed to just 5.8 in September and October. Corum’s efficiency jumps off the page, with the second-high explosive run rate (15.9%), fourth-most yards per carry (5.1) and 10th-best avoided tackle rate (25.5%) among 49 qualified running backs last season. Simply put, if Corum gets more touches in 2026, he has a high probability of cementing himself as an every-week starter in fantasy football, maybe even overtaking Kyren Williams in the Rams’ backfield. For fantasy football purposes, Corum is the better value at cost in 2026 drafts. Parker Washington, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars Washington drew a 30.8% target share over the Jaguars’ last four games of the 2025 season, including playoffs. In those four games, Washington averaged 6.5 receptions and 113.5 yards per game, scoring a touchdown in three of them. It’s a small sample size, but expanding to his final 10 games, Washington averaged 4.8 receptions for 74.7 yards per game with a touchdown in five of them. The momentum continued to build for Washington from the beginning of November onward and should do so into 2026 on an offense with consistency at quarterback and playcalling from last year to this season. Washington is also set to be a free agent in 2027 but could secure the bag before Week 1 kicks off. Chig Okonkwo, TE, Washington Commanders Okonkwo has drawn at least 70 targets and logged at least 52 receptions in each of the last three seasons with the Titans who have started four different quarterbacks during that time. Okonkwo gets a quarterback upgrade in 2026 catching passes from Jayden Daniels on the Commanders. What’s important to note here in consideration to a breakout season is Okonkwo’s prospective role in the slot. He’s average over 2.0 yards per route run from the slot in each of the last three seasons. Okonkwo replaces Zach Ertz in Washington who notably logged a 66/654/7 receiving line on 91 targets in 2024 running a team-high 256 routes from the slot. He doesn’t have much competition for targets among Commanders pass catchers and his three-year, $27 million deal indicates a large role this season. Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints Shough has a clearer-than-most path to finish as a top-12 fantasy football quarterback in 2026 but without the price tag. In nine starts as a rookie, Shough averaged 250.6 passing yards, though tossed just 10 touchdowns. However, in 2026, he adds rookie Jordyn Tyson to the passing game with a better backfield, as well, led by Travis Etienne Jr. to help open things up. More importantly, Shough averaged 4.6 rush attempts per start including a four-game stretch with seven, six, seven and eight respectively in late November, early December. The rushing upside is what poises the soon-to-be 27-year-old, second year quarterback for a breakout in fantasy football. Consistency is also key so a full offseason as the starter with Kellen Moore as the Saints’ playcaller is a fantastic situation to be in. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars Tuten has everything going for him as a breakout candidate for the 2026 season. The Jaguars let Travis Etienne Jr. walk in free agency after leading their backfield with 296 touches last season, the 11th most league-wide. Jacksonville reportedly missed out on signing J.K. Dobbins as a replacement and settled for Chris Rodriguez Jr. instead. While Rodriguez does have some familiarity with head coach Liam Coen from their time together at the University of Kentucky, Rodriguez did have surgery on his foot recently, causing him to miss minicamp. Tuten commanding the lead back role in an offensive that ranked sixth in scoring last season with the same quarterback, play caller returning in 2026 sets him up for a breakout season, especially after just 93 total touches as a rookie. This season will likely yield the greatest return on investment for Tuten. submitted by /u/Colin_McT [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6469:\"Every fantasy football manager knows the big-named players at the top of the draft. Their proven production and potential make them valuable, core pieces for any roster. Who’s next, though? Today, let’s take a look at players who, from a fantasy football perspective, are either average or unproven but capable of skyrocketing in value this season. Please note: This post is from a article via <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/\">FTN Fantasy</a>. While there are just 5 players at various positions listed below, the full, FREE article discussing 11 total players can be found here: <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/fantasy-football-breakout-candidates-for-2026\">https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/fantasy-football-breakout-candidates-for-2026</a> Who are some other players you believe are poised for a big breakout in 2026? Breakout Candidates for the 2026 Fantasy Football Season <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/blake-corum\">Blake Corum</a>, RB, Los Angeles Rams Corum saw his usage jump from 58 carries as a rookie in 2024 to 145 last season. It’s worth noting, too, that Corum averaged 10.0 carries per game over Los Angeles’ final 13 games of the season as opposed to just 5.8 in September and October. Corum’s efficiency jumps off the page, with the second-high explosive run rate (15.9%), fourth-most yards per carry (5.1) and 10th-best avoided tackle rate (25.5%) among 49 qualified running backs last season. Simply put, if Corum gets more touches in 2026, he has a high probability of cementing himself as an every-week starter in fantasy football, maybe even overtaking <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/kyren-williams\">Kyren Williams</a> in the Rams’ backfield. For fantasy football purposes, Corum is the better value at cost in 2026 drafts. <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/parker-washington\">Parker Washington</a>, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars Washington drew a 30.8% target share over the Jaguars’ last four games of the 2025 season, including playoffs. In those four games, Washington averaged 6.5 receptions and 113.5 yards per game, scoring a touchdown in three of them. It’s a small sample size, but expanding to his final 10 games, Washington averaged 4.8 receptions for 74.7 yards per game with a touchdown in five of them. The momentum continued to build for Washington from the beginning of November onward and should do so into 2026 on an offense with consistency at quarterback and playcalling from last year to this season. Washington is also set to be a free agent in 2027 but could secure the bag before Week 1 kicks off. <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/chig-okonkwo\">Chig Okonkwo</a>, TE, Washington Commanders Okonkwo has drawn at least 70 targets and logged at least 52 receptions in each of the last three seasons with the Titans who have started four different quarterbacks during that time. Okonkwo gets a quarterback upgrade in 2026 catching passes from <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/jayden-daniels\">Jayden Daniels</a> on the Commanders. What’s important to note here in consideration to a breakout season is Okonkwo’s prospective role in the slot. He’s average over 2.0 yards per route run from the slot in each of the last three seasons. Okonkwo replaces <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/zach-ertz\">Zach Ertz</a> in Washington who notably logged a 66/654/7 receiving line on 91 targets in 2024 running a team-high 256 routes from the slot. He doesn’t have much competition for targets among Commanders pass catchers and his three-year, $27 million deal indicates a large role this season. <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/tyler-shough\">Tyler Shough</a>, QB, New Orleans Saints Shough has a clearer-than-most path to finish as a top-12 fantasy football quarterback in 2026 but without the price tag. In nine starts as a rookie, Shough averaged 250.6 passing yards, though tossed just 10 touchdowns. However, in 2026, he adds rookie <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/jordyn-tyson\">Jordyn Tyson</a> to the passing game with a better backfield, as well, led by <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/travis-etienne-jr\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a> to help open things up. More importantly, Shough averaged 4.6 rush attempts per start including a four-game stretch with seven, six, seven and eight respectively in late November, early December. The rushing upside is what poises the soon-to-be 27-year-old, second year quarterback for a breakout in fantasy football. Consistency is also key so a full offseason as the starter with <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/kellen-moore\">Kellen Moore</a> as the Saints’ playcaller is a fantastic situation to be in. <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/bhayshul-tuten\">Bhayshul Tuten</a>, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars Tuten has everything going for him as a breakout candidate for the 2026 season. The Jaguars let <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/travis-etienne-jr\">Travis Etienne Jr.</a> walk in free agency after leading their backfield with 296 touches last season, the 11th most league-wide. Jacksonville reportedly missed out on signing <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/j-k-dobbins\">J.K. Dobbins</a> as a replacement and settled for <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/player/chris-rodriguez-jr\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.</a> instead. While Rodriguez does have some familiarity with head coach Liam Coen from their time together at the University of Kentucky, Rodriguez did have surgery on his foot recently, causing him to miss minicamp. Tuten commanding the lead back role in an offensive that ranked sixth in scoring last season with the same quarterback, play caller returning in 2026 sets him up for a breakout season, especially after just 93 total touches as a rookie. 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He has not been a fixture in the top half of the voting since the inception of our top 10 lists in 2020, but Stafford produced the fourth season in NFL history with at least 45 touchdown passes (46) and fewer than 10 interceptions (eight). The others were executed by <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/8439/aaron-rodgers\">Aaron Rodgers</a> (2020, 2021) and Brady (2007).\n\n\n\n“Nobody played better than him last year, and it wasn’t even close,” an NFL head coach said.\n\n\nStafford definitely improved in the eyes of the league, and has a completely reputation with the Los Angeles Rams than he had over 12 years with the Detroit Lions.\n\nIn five seasons with the Rams, Stafford has gone from “talented but doesn’t win and makes too many mistakes” to becoming a fixture in the top 5 for most people. That’s thanks to Stafford leading the Rams to the playoffs in four of five seasons and winning MVP last season.\n\nShould he be ranked ahead of Allen, Mahomes?\n\nNot even a down season and a torn ACL could rip Mahomes out of the top-two, apparently.\n\nMahomes posted a career-worst 62.7 percent completion rate in 2025, as the Chiefs went 6-8 in his 14 starts. He tore his ACL and is looking to be ready for Week 1. It’s actually been four years since Mahomes had a truly dominant statistical season, as 2022 was the last time he threw more than 27 touchdowns.\n\n\n“He still puts fear in people like no other quarterback — gives you a shot in every game,” an NFL quarterbacks coach said. “His skill set combined with his will to win puts him at the top.”\n\n\nJosh Allen moved up from 2 last season to 1st this year:\n\n\n“He’s the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game,” the GM said. “And he has cut down on the turnovers the past two seasons.”\n\n\nShould Stafford be ranked first?\n\nBeing in the top 3 means that Stafford is practically interchangeable with number one. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nRecently,<a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-free-agency/132842/las-vegas-raiders-news-stefon-diggs-wide-receiver-free-agency\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/nfl-free-agency/132842/las-vegas-raiders-news-stefon-diggs-wide-receiver-free-agency\"> ESPN tabbed</a> the Las Vegas Raiders as a “no brainer” landing spot for free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs.\n\nHowever, it appears, many fans of the team do not agree.\n\nWe asked our community members of they liked the idea of the Raiders signing the veteran wide receiver. The vast majority of poll takers were not in favor of the idea.\n\nI totally agree.\n\nYes, the Raiders, on paper, appear to have a need to add a wide receiver and Diggs is the best available player at the position. But I’m not convinced Diggs would be a great fit for the young tema and I think Las Vegas should resist the idea.\n\nHere are some of your responses:\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/132963/raiders-stefon-diggs-sign-wide-receiver-rumors?commentID=5b121bcb-bd33-4e8a-a9ef-ea0475ffb2a8\"></a>RaderzZ06NO, head case\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/132963/raiders-stefon-diggs-sign-wide-receiver-rumors?commentID=0420bd1d-a8af-47cf-963d-9da5fd194302\"></a>PompeyRaiderNo, what bit of we’re rebuilding doesn’t get through and we need to see what Nailor and Bech can give us so we know if we need to pick a wideout in the first round next year\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/132963/raiders-stefon-diggs-sign-wide-receiver-rumors?commentID=0d9bfd45-df65-4d90-9f1d-bad29b5c13ea\"></a>Nor*CalHell no. Develope what we have so we know where we stand going into next year’s draft.\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/132963/raiders-stefon-diggs-sign-wide-receiver-rumors?commentID=6cf285cd-bb68-49a8-9630-a97e1c0c0635\"></a>MantecaRaider2.0On a non guaranteed vet minimum, sure. One peep of nonsense and he’s a goner. \n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-discussion/132963/raiders-stefon-diggs-sign-wide-receiver-rumors?commentID=48f51613-4d13-4fca-9d7e-a3b90cb94765\"></a>RaidersDocNo. No way. Just no. We need to develop what we have… and find out exactly what that is. \n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=silverandblackpride&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.silverandblackpride.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.silverandblackpride.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783962360;s:6:\"source\";s:22:\"Silver and Black Pride\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Las Vegas Raiders Discussion\";i:1;s:24:\"Las Vegas Raiders Rumors\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3111;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6bd262c19d0a6e65ae6d1b5fb74f4e9d\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Lamar Jackson falls 67 spots on the NFLN list of top 100 players\";s:4:\"link\";s:126:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lamar-jackson-falls-67-spots-on-the-nfln-list-of-top-100-players\";s:11:\"description\";s:110:\"From time to time, players will claim that they are uniquely positioned to assess the skills of other players.\";s:7:\"content\";s:2929:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"205939\",\"event\":\"\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_jacksonrank_260714\",\"league\":\"NFL\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Football\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"Baltimore Ravens\",\"title\": \"\'Something\'s off\' with Lamar\'s Top 100 ranking\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/lamar-jackson-falling-67-spots-in-nfl-top-100-player-ranking-is-off\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-14T14:35:50Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n From time to time, players will claim that they are uniquely positioned to assess the skills of other players. And then they\'ll completely undermine that position by making a horribly flawed assessment of a given player.Case in point: In the NFL Network list of the NFL\'s top 100 players, as determined exclusively by players, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2076683070187643022?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">came in at No. 69</a>. A full sixty-seven spots below where he was ranked in 2025.Sure, the Ravens didn\'t make the playoffs (barely). Yeah, Jackson missed four games due to injury. OK, his passing yards fell from 4,172 to 2,549. Right, his rushing yards dropped from 915 to 349.Regardless, he\'s Lamar Jackson. There aren\'t 68 players better than him in the NFL. There aren\'t 28. There aren\'t 18. There arguably aren\'t eight.So how did it happen? As the voting process was explained at some point during the years NFLN has conducted the top-100 voting, an unspecified number of players are asked to list their top 20 NFL players. 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As evidenced by the fact that Lamar Jackson fell 67 spots to No. 69.\n \";s:4:\"date\";i:1783962273;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"ProFootballTalk\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4881;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Lamar Jackson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3112;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b5366e5f240e9980f5e2929825339cde\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Discussion thread: Lamar Jackson trails Allen, Burrow in ESPN survey\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-discussion/83221/discussion-thread-lamar-jackson-trails-allen-burrow-in-espn-survey\";s:11:\"description\";s:329:\"ESPN has been rolling out their annual survey of NFL personnel and finally, the quarterback rankings are in. Lamar Jackson has landed at fifth – a fair position, or more disrespect for a two-time MVP? Jackson was ranked fourth last year, so a one-spot drop after an injury-riddled season with fewer than 200 passing yards […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2586:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens and Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills meet following an NFL football game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nESPN has been rolling out their annual survey of NFL personnel and finally, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">the quarterback rankings are in</a>. Lamar Jackson has landed at fifth – a fair position, or more disrespect for a two-time MVP?\n\nJackson was ranked fourth last year, so a one-spot drop after an injury-riddled season with fewer than 200 passing yards per game is not exactly a surprise. But placing him behind Joe Burrow is among the many questionable choices on this list. Statistically speaking, there is not much to put Burrow higher, nor is there in terms of recognition (zero All-Pros or MVPs to Jackson’s three and two, respectively). \n\nMost perplexing is a comparison based on durability based on a rather cherrypicked and misleading statistic: “missing at least four games in three of the past five seasons.” But Jackson’s sole absence in 2023 was sitting in Week 18 having secured the No. 1 seed. He has missed just four games due to injury in the last three year’s compared to Burrow’s 18. What’s more, Jackson takes far more hits due to his play-style and arguments that the Bengals field a much worse offensive line have eroded in the last two years. Who’s really more durable?\n\nA few other notes:\n\n\nSources in the article praise Jackson’s development as his passer and reference a downtick in his rushing as he ages. That has been a natural evolution for Jackson, but expect a bounce-back on the ground this year with better health and more consistent offensive line play. \n\n\n\nRavens fans will not be happy with Josh Allen topping the list. As with Burrow, there is little statistical evidence that he is definitively better than Jackson, especially by three spots. \n\n\n\nAmazingly, Jackson’s lowest ranking was outside the top 10. Maybe that was the same person that put Mahomes at nine and Jared Goff at five?\n\n\nNow, it’s your turn! What do you think of Lamar Jackson being ranked fifth in ESPN’s annual NFL survey? Should he be higher, lower, or is he in the perfect spot? 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Fans may be jumping at the chance to have Battle replaced, but it is important to remember Dugger is on his third team in three years. He has had his own fall from grace.\n\nIt feels like Battle will be given every opportunity to keep his job while playing with a better supporting cast around him, but he is far from a sure bet to be the starter over Dugger.\n\nWho do you think wins this battle? Let us hear it in the comments!\n\nBengals News\n\n<a href=\"https://app.slack.com/client/T02V89P85/D70UWFZDK\">Bengals’ under-the-radar free agent signing could create competition Cincinnati would prefer not to have</a>\n\n\nKyle Dugger could become more than who the Cincinnati Bengals bargained for. If Jordan Battle doesn’t take an expected leap, the 30-year old vet becomes quite the contingency plan.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/07/13/bengals-player-announces-retirement-training-camp-trent-taylor/90897009007/\">Former Bengals player announces retirement before training camp</a>\n\n\nTaylor went on to get a second and third contract with the Bengals, but didn’t make it through final cuts on the third. He went on to appear with Chicago and San Francisco in recent years before calling it a career at the age of 32.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/cincinnati-bengals-safety-glows-about-team-camaraderie-01kx131q2xgd\">Cincinnati Bengals Safety Glows About Team Camaraderie</a>\n\n\nOf course, there have been 12 departures from the team thus far and seven new signings to go with seven draftees this offseason, but there has been one part of the Bengals’ core that has remained almost completely unscathed: The 2023 Draft class\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-2026-opponent-preview-washington-commanders\">Bengals 2026 Opponent Preview: Washington Commanders</a>\n\n\nHead coach Dan Quinn had to replace both coordinators this offseason, as the team decided to mutually part ways with former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and let go of defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. The Commanders hired two first-time coordinators in David Blough (OC) and Daronte Jones (DC).\n\n\n<a href=\"https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/joe-burrow-fourth-ranked-quarterback-espn-rankings-injury-concerrns/\">The NFL hands Joe Burrow a firm warning if concerning trend continues to impact the Cincinnati Bengals this season</a>\n\n\nAccording to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, “several voters” omitted Burrow from their top five because he has missed 16 games since the 2023 season. 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The star Cincinnati Bengals receiver received an overall Madden grade of 99, one of only six players to get such a high grade. This comes following a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1637:\"\n\n\n \n CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Ja\'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJa’Marr Chase is one of the most talented players in the NFL, and the makers of Madden NFL 27 have reinforced that idea with their latest player rankings. \n\nThe star Cincinnati Bengals receiver <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/madden-27-ratings-99-club-141330664.html\">received an overall Madden grade of 99</a>, one of only six players to get such a high grade.\n\nThis comes following a year in which he only had Joe Burrow for eight games. 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You wouldn’t know Will Pauling was a professional athlete if he were walking down the street. He’s listed at 5’9″, 183 pounds. Wesley Grimes looks the part, 6’2″, 193 pounds. On a roster with Ricky Pearsall, Jordan Watkins, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3364:\"\n\n\n \n TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: Wesley Grimes #6 of the NC State Wolfpack reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Memphis Tigers during the 2025 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on December 19, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe San Francisco 49ers’ undrafted rookie class featured a pair of wideouts who couldn’t be any different. You wouldn’t know Will Pauling was a professional athlete if he were walking down the street. He’s listed at 5’9″, 183 pounds. Wesley Grimes looks the part, 6’2″, 193 pounds.\n\nOn a roster with Ricky Pearsall, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing, and Junior Bergen, we’ll focus on the bigger-bodied Grimes as the UDFA with the better chance to make it.\n\nGrimes has the athletic testing to go with the NFL build. At North Carolina State’s Pro Day, he had a 35″ vertical and ran a 4.35 40-yard dash. When you watched Grimes in college, his acceleration was on full display. Wide receivers running away from coverage were an issue for the 49ers in 2025, so it’s no surprise that speed was a priority for the scouting department.\n\nBasic Info\n\nAge: 22\n\nExperience: Rookie\n\nHeight: 6’2\n\nWeight: 193 pounds\n\nCap Status\n\nThe 49ers signed Grimes to a three-year, $3.11 million contract on May 8. With undrafted free agents, it’s always wise to follow the money. Grimes was given $200,000 guaranteed. It’s not an abnormal number, as it’s 98th among the 382 UDFA signings who received a guarantee in 2026. It’s still noteworthy.\n\nIt’s also worth mentioning that it would be the dead money the 49ers eat if Grimes does not make the roster. The team would save $688,333 against the cap if he’s released.\n\nWhy Grimes is worthy of being stashed on the practice squad\n\nThere are multiple reasons for the 49ers to take a shot on Grimes. His height-weight-speed combo helps simulate opposing No. 1 wideouts.\n\nMalik Turner just turned 30. The 49ers have given him plenty of opportunities, whether on special teams or as a Jauan Jennings replacement, to prove he can be a reliable option in some capacity. It’s time to turn the page on the receivers from yesteryear.\n\nGrimes had the profile of a Shanahan receiver. His average depth of target was 12.9 yards at North Carolina State. He average a hair over five yards after the catch. He had a 20 yard reception in six separate games. 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If you were Washington’s GM, what’s one move would you make? While the query’s pretty straightforward, this community found nuance in it. I’ve only been here a few months, but that was no surprise. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7997:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nWe dropped a Friday afternoon post asking the HH community a question designed to discuss Commanders football in early July. \n\nIf you were Washington’s GM, what’s one move would you make? \n\nWhile the query’s pretty straightforward, this community found nuance in it. I’ve only been here a few months, but that was no surprise. I’d expect nothing less from a crew that prefers to view its football team in three dimensions. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/424096/commanders-general-manager-adam-peters-open-forum-nfl-offseason-free-agency-trade#comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We’ve got 183 comments as of this Sunday afternoon’s</a> writing, and not all are questions teed up for me to answer. The discussion has done some of my work for me, weighing pros and cons of these proposals to make the Commanders better <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/training-camp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heading into training camp later this month</a>. \n\nSome of you suggest trades to make the 2026 roster better. Others are looking for future draft capital for players unlikely to find a role. A few of you also said a prudent thing: do absolutely nothing right now. Roll with what you’ve got. There’s nothing wrong with that at this point in the calendar, even with some weaker position groups needing fortification. Sometimes development is the best fix, even though that doesn’t make the best article. \n\nAll the points brought up in the thread were good, but I’ve picked out a few to discuss in my response to Friday’s thread. If a topic I don’t talk about isn’t mentioned below, feel free to analyze it in the comments below.\n\n\n\nSign Stefon Diggs \n\nSigning Stefon Diggs was a common refrain in the comments, but I thought LionRoars1987 explained the logic well. It’s a move the Commanders could make without giving something, either in trade compensation or future salary-cap space. \n\nThe Commanders are <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/washington-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$43 million under the cap,</a> so they could easily give Diggs $10-12ish million for one season to fortify the receiver corps with a DMV native and a University of Maryland product. Diggs has <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DiggSt00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exceeded 1,000 receiving yards in seven of the last eight seasons</a>, including last year’s venture with the New England Patriots. \n\nPlacing him in pattern with Terry McLaurin and Antonio Williams and tight end Chig Oknokwu makes the Commanders dangerous. It’s clear Diggs is in shape, as <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/stefondiggs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">his Instagram profile</a> will show you. \n\nDiggs’ remaining legal issues could be a red flag. Also, it’s fair to wonder how Diggs will react if the early season goes south. At this point, after all the Brandon Aiyuk nonsense, Diggs is the best option available to upgrade the receiver corps. \n\nTrade Daron Payne (or Frankie Luvu)\n\nI included two comments back-to-back here, with some of you suggesting the Commanders trade some players away to add NFL draft captial for 2026. Daron Payne was a frequent trade candidate, considering his talent and physical skill. He can be a monster, even though we can all agree he hasn’t lived up to the <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/25108/daron-payne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four-year, $90 million deal</a> signed in 2023. \n\nPayne is in a contract year, which, as we all know, brings out his best. Payne’s just 29 and is surely looking for that third contract. He had 11.5 sacks and 18 tackles for a loss in his last contract year, a 2022 campaign where he made the Pro Bowl. \n\nIs the best of Payne for one season, in a new defense where Commanders hopes are high, worth some likely Day 3 draft capital? I’ll take the performance over the pick. \n\nThere’s also that pesky <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/25108/daron-payne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$16</a><a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/25108/daron-payne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> million+ cap hit</a> in 2026 that few teams could absorb. What about Frankie Luvu or an edge rusher left without a role now that the position group’s a lot deeper? I’d sit and wait for camp to see how those players perform and for injuries to create trade demand. What might not be advisable now could be an option in August. \n\nContinue center search\n\nI get the desire for an upgrade at center, with presumptive starter Nick Allegretti primarily a guard in the NFL and no proven backup at this time. <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-select-c-matt-gulbin-with-no-209-pick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sixth-round draft pick Matt Gulbin</a> could be good in time, but that’s no guarantee. Here’s the issue with trying to find a center upgrade right now: that position benefits greatly from an offseason program. That’s especially true for a David Blough offense expected to be Ben Johnson-like. Johnson’s system puts a ton on the center, so losing the spring work would be tough. The Commanders sure hope Allegretti pans out, and <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/420466/nick-allegretti-center-ota-tyler-biadasz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">there’s confidence he can</a> despite an unproven NFL track record at the position.\n\nGo after Chris Olave\n\nThis is a pie-in-the-sky-ish scenario, but topics like this are what make these discussions fun. It was done in the spirit of a fun offseason discussion, and I appreciate Ptowny757 for setting us up with an outside-the-box idea. Chris Olave would surely upgrade the receiver corps over the longer term. The Commanders wouldn’t trade for Olave without being able to work out a long-term deal with him. Would the Saints trade him now? Probably only for a premium. At the trade deadline? He might be cheaper, but the Commanders would have to have stood pat this summer and had a hot start to the season. \n\nOlave has had <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OlavCh00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 1,000 yards in three of his four NFL seasons</a> and can be a dominant force in the pattern. His toughness is McLaurin-like, which is commendable. That move would cost draft capital and invest a ton in receivers a year before quarterback Jayden Daniels becomes extension-eligible. While it seems unlikely, it’s fun to discuss. \n\nSince we’ve gone over what moves you’d make <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/424096/commanders-general-manager-adam-peters-open-forum-nfl-offseason-free-agency-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in the discussion post</a>, how about you jump into the wayback machine (see, John Portis? I’m learning) and give us a move you would’ve made back in March, pre-free agency and draft in the comments below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783958400;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:30:\"Washington Commanders Analysis\";i:1;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Chris Olave\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2449;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Stefon Diggs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3117;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b329f9ae04f9eea9c38e208095b5832d\";s:5:\"title\";s:89:\"At least one Dolphins player thinks Tua Tagovailoa will start for Atlanta Falcons in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:145:\"https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/120850/at-least-one-dolphins-player-thinks-tua-tagovailoa-will-start-for-atlanta-falcons-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:360:\"The Miami Dolphins gave former #5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, his walking-papers this offseason when new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan began the organization’s latest rebuild upon taking the job in South Florida. Soon after, the lefty signal-caller was picked up by the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons already had a […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2099:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins rushes for yards during the second quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Miami Dolphins gave former #5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, his walking-papers this offseason when new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan began the organization’s latest rebuild upon taking the job in South Florida. Soon after, the lefty signal-caller was picked up by the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons already had a lefty starting quarterback — the #8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Michael Penix — which left some wondering who would be the man lining up behind center come the start of the 2026 regular season. \n\n\n\nDuring his interview with former Dolphins left tackle, Terron Armstead, on the former player’s podcast, “The Set,” Miami’s current starting left tackle, Patrick Paul, predicted that Tagovailoa would have a bounce-back year with Atlanta while winning the starting job with the Falcons. \n\n\n\n\n“He’s definitely going to win that spot,” stated Paul.\n\n\nNow, it must be said that Tagovailoa may have a leg-up in the competition with Penix, considering the soon-to-be third-year player is coming back from a torn ACL suffered in November. 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That’s pretty good company. \n\nPFSN says:\n\n\nThough he was coming off a down year when the Giants acquired him after the 2023 season, Brian Burns has found new life in New York. In each of his two seasons with the team, he’s graded in at least the top eight in PFN EDGE Impact Scoring, landing at No. 3 overall with a 90.9 score in 2025.\n\n\n\nNot only did Burns’ 16.5 sacks last year mark a career high for him, but they also ranked second in the entire NFL. Since he entered the league back in 2019, his 71.0 sacks are the fifth-most of any player in that span. He’s a certified sack artist who also placed sixth among edge rushers with an 86.0 run-defense score last year.\n\n\nThomas (No. 46)\n\nThomas’s 86.4 PFSN Impact Score was fourth in the NFL for offensive tackles behind Penei Sewell, Garrett Bolles, and Colton McKivitz. It was the second-best score of his career, behind his 88.6 2022 season. \n\nOnly four offensive tackles, Sewell (No. 4 overall), Bolles (24), Jordan Mailata (29), and Trent Williams (No. 30), were ranked ahead of Thomas on the PFSN top 100 list.\n\nPFSN says:\n\n\nAvailability has been a concern with Andrew Thomas over the years, as he missed a combined 18 games between 2023 and 2024. He missed four games in 2025, but that improved availability and elite play rightfully earn him a high spot in our rankings. His 86.4 PFN OL Impact Score ranked fourth among all offensive tackles and second among all left tackles in 2025.\n\n\n\nSince 2022, Thomas has placed in the top four among all offensive tackles twice. He allowed just one sack in 448 pass-blocking snaps last season, and his 88.4 run-blocking score ranked sixth at his position. When healthy, he’s one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL today.\n\n\nNabers (No. 85)\n\nWhether the Giants’ most explosive offensive player will be ready to start the season, and how effective he will be in 2026 coming off major knee surgery, are question marks. His talent is not. PFSN says:\n\n\nMalik Nabers’ rookie season was nothing short of phenomenal in 2024, even in spite of the quarterback mess the New York Giants had going on that year. His 2025 wasn’t as lucky, as he unfortunately suffered a torn ACL late in September that ended his season after just four games.\n\n\n\nNabers put up 109 receptions and 1,204 receiving yards as a rookie, earning him Pro Bowl recognition in his first year in the NFL. It remains to be seen how he fares coming back from injury, but he looked like a true WR1 for the Giants in 2024. With Jaxson Dart now in the fold, there’s no telling how high Nabers’ ceiling is in 2026.\n\n\nHow PFSN compiled its grades:\n\n\nThe NFL’s Top 100 player rankings were finalized using PFN’s Impact Scoring metrics, evaluating performance, team role, and roster influence. 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(Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe latest position of focus in ESPN’s annual NFL survey of league executives, coaches, and scouts is the most important one in football: <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">quarterback</a>.\n\nYou will not find Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts ranked in the top 10, however:\n\n\nJosh Allen\n\n\n\nPatrick Mahomes\n\n\n\nMatthew Stafford\n\n\n\nJoe Burrow\n\n\n\nLamar Jackson\n\n\n\nDak Prescott\n\n\n\nJustin Herbert\n\n\n\nDrake Maye\n\n\n\nJared Goff\n\n\n\nCaleb Williams\n\n\nOne year after placing ninth in this activity, Hurts has dropped down to being the very last name in the “honorable mention” category (which puts 16 total quarterbacks ahead of him … coincidentally, <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-quarterback-rankings-all-32-starters-2026\">Pro Football Focus recently ranked Hurts similarly as QB15</a>). \n\nFunny enough, the provided blurb for Hurts is more positive than critical:\n\n\n“I know it has been up-and-down, but I’m still betting on the Super Bowl credentials, the intangibles and the toughness.” — AFC offensive coach\n\n\nQuarterback discussion tends to be pretty polarizing and Hurts is no exception to this dynamic. If anything, he might be the most polarizing player at his position. His biggest supporters can point to his Super Bowl success, his second-most wins in the NFL since 2022, and the kind of characteristics mentioned by this AFC coach. His biggest detractors can point to an Eagles passing offense that’s been uneven for multiple years now, Hurts’ declining rushing production, and <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48224913/the-crossroad-awaits-quarterback-jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles-offense-aj-brown-2026\">personality questions</a>.\n\nAs a self-described “Jalen Hurts centrist” who believes More Than One Thing Can Be True™, I don’t find myself getting bent out of shape about this ranking. I understand those who argue Hurts should be ahead of players who’ve accomplished much less than he has. His status as a playoff riser cannot be discounted. But I also think it’s fair to acknowledge that Hurts — to some extent — has benefited from more support than some of these other quarterbacks have and that’s a factor to consider. \n\nWe can got lost in the weeds of debating rankings, which don’t actually really matter (save for making some discussion in the slowest NFL news cycle of the year). As for what I do find meaningful from this activity? Whether he’s aware of this specific ranking or not, I tend to think Hurts benefits from a general outside perception that he’s being disrespected or underrated. He’s already a highly motivated individual but one gets the sense he relishes in proving his doubters wrong. Remember the “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j4LotNnNuFc\">So that’s what y’all wanted to see, huh?</a>” moment from the 2024 season? Of course you do.\n\nWith this in mind, there’s reason to be optimistic about Hurts entering 2026. He’s very driven to work against skepticism. He might really benefit from Sean Mannion’s vision for the Eagles’ offense. A strong season will likely result in a new contract extension that puts him in the top 10 quarterbacks by annual value (he’s currently 12th). \n\nIf Hurts falters? Well, there’s vindication for the consensus of ESPN’s survey.\n\n\n\nUPDATE: <a href=\"https://x.com/jfowlerespn/status/2076649597758320902?s=46&t=3jPbbNs3msuS4SxUxtDR8g\">ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler</a> shared how these quarterbacks ranked by tiers.\n\nTIER 1\n\n1) Josh Allen 2) Patrick Mahomes\n\nTIER 2\n\n3) Matthew Stafford\n\nTIER 3\n\n4) Joe Burrow 5) Lamar Jackson\n\nTIER 4\n\n6) Dak Prescott 7) Justin Herbert 8) Drake Maye 9) Jared Goff\n\nTIER 5\n\n10) Caleb Williams 11) Sam Darnold 12) Jayden Daniels 13) Jordan Love (Fowler notes 10-13 were “incredibly close”) 14) Brock Purdy 15) Baker Mayfield \n\nTIER 6\n\n16) Trevor Lawrence 17) Jalen Hurts\n\nTIER 7\n\n18) Bo Nix 19) Daniel Jones 20) C.J. Stroud\n\n…\n\nOkay, Tier 6 feels harsh. 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After a busy offseason that featured several additions on both sides of the ball, as well as a head coach change for the first time in 19 years, there is a level of excitement and uncertainty the organization hasn’t had in quite some time.\n\nAhead of players reporting to St. Vincent College, quarterback <a href=\"https://x.com/JBaileyNFL/status/2076465979312287758?s=20\">Aaron Rodgers</a> led a retreat with several of his offensive teammates.\n\nRodgers, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Pat Freiermuth, Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek, and Mason Rudolph all featured in photos posted to Rodgers’ Instagram partaking in activities such as horseback riding and paddle boarding. A photo also featured Pittman and Skowronek dressed in bee-keeper’s outfits. Rodgers captioned the post, “Last rodeo.”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Steelers</a> QB Aaron Rodgers, using the caption “Last Rodeo,” posted photos of himself bonding with teammates, including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Pat Freiermuth, Roman Wilson, Mason Rudolph, and Ben Skowronek. <a href=\"https://t.co/8JnEK8MPhf\">pic.twitter.com/8JnEK8MPhf</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2076449300704346486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\nRodgers led a similar get-together with teammates last year, welcoming them to his Malibu home for team bonding. \n\nLet us know what you think in the comments. 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In our Dynasty Rookie Draft Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.\nSituation\nName: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994914/Kevin_Coleman_Jr\">Kevin Coleman Jr</a>\nPosition: Wide Receiver\nPro Team: Miami Dolphins\nCollege Team: Missouri via Mississippi State via Louisville via Jackson State\nDraft Status: Round 5, Pick 177\nThe well-traveled Kevin Coleman Jr was part of a receiver room overhaul for the Dolphins during the 2026 NFL Draft. After landing both <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994992/Caleb_Douglas\">Caleb Douglas</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994838/Chris_Bell\">Chris Bell</a> in round three, Miami went back to the well with Coleman in round five.\nColeman is a different type of player than the two players drafted ahead of him. He may be a slot-only player, one limited by his size and limited catch radius. If you view a receiver group like a puzzle, the Dolphins are looking to fit each player into a specific spot.\nThe draft capital is not great. The situation is about as good as it gets when it comes to a young player earning opportunity. Miami is starting from scratch, and they should be giving reps to anyone who earns them as they look to develop young talent. 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Denzel Ward has been lights-out since 2021, and the trade for Tyson Campbell last season turned […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3584:\"\n\n\n \n Browns cornerback Tyson Campbell, Denzel Ward and Dom Jones look at video with a coach on the first day of minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 9, 2026. | Mike Cardew / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns have done a pretty good job over the past four to five seasons of cultivating and developing talent at the cornerback position, and they should be able to reap the benefits of it again in 2026. Denzel Ward has been lights-out since 2021, and <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/123694/greg-newsome-tyson-campbell-trade-results-up-at-2026-nfl-draft\">the trade for Tyson Campbell</a> last season turned out to be an excellent move by Andrew Berry and Co.\n\nIt’s a bit sketchy in terms of depth behind those two guys, though, with Myles Harden and Dom Jones not necessarily living up to expectations yet. Myles Bryant was brought in as a free agent and could end up being a legitimate rotational piece in 2026, as he’s been productive in the slot for both New England and Houston over the past five years.\n\nBrowns CB Depth Chart\n\nStarter – Denzel Ward Starter – Tyson Campbell CB3 – Myles Bryant CB4 – Myles Harden CB5 – Dom Jones CB6 – Michael Coats Jr.\n\nBrowns CB Expectations\n\nBest-Case Scenario\n\nDenzel Ward and Tyson Campbell both have above-average seasons, and Myles Harden finally impresses and ultimately develops into the team’s slot corner of the future. Myles Bryant and Dom Jones can form a strong rotational duo as well, helping the team build a top-notch passing defense by the end of the season.\n\nWorst-Case Scenario\n\nDenzel Ward can’t stay healthy, Tyson Campbell takes a step back in 2026, and Harden doesn’t live up to what the coaches need him to be as a nickel. Myles Bryant plays well, but it isn’t enough to salvage a weak secondary performance this season.\n\nBrowns CB Roster\n\nImproved or Worse Than 2025’s Version\n\nAs long as Ward and Campbell provide a solid floor as the starting duo, things should be just as good if not better in 2026 than they were last year. Myles Bryant and Myles Harden “should” also be able to effectively man the slot corner spot this season, and there’s even a chance that Emmanuel McNeil-Warren could see time as a “big” nickel as a rookie too.\n\nDespite having a similar roster aside from Greg Newsome and Cam Mitchell this season, the cornerback group should be better this year with Campbell entering his second season in Cleveland. Bryant is likely a step up in the depth department as well.\n\n\n\nWhat do you see when you look at the Browns’ CB room? 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Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images \n\nDespite his consistent success since taking the reins of the 49er offense, Brock Purdy still isn’t viewed inside the league as one of the best quarterbacks in the game.\n\nThat’s at least according to the latest ranking of the top-10 players at the most important position, compiled for <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN by Jeremy Fowler</a> through a poll of NFL executives, coaches and scouts. \n\nPurdy, following a 2025 season in which he missed eight regular-season games through injury, did not feature in the top 10.\n\nHowever, was listed as one of the honorable mentions, with a NFC executive praising Purdy for boasting two “superpowers”.\n\n“He has got two superpowers,” the executive said, per Fowler. “Layering the ball and short-area quickness to stay alive. He’s elite in those two areas.” \n\nThe ability to layer the ball to fit it over the heads of linebackers and in front of the safeties is a crucial trait for quarterbacks operating in Kyle Shanahan’s system, given the prevalence of intermediate throws over the middle of the field in the scheme. \n\nWhile he does not have the arm strength of several of the quarterbacks who cracked the top 10, Purdy’s touch in being able to consistently deliver accurate layered throws is a key reason why the 49er passing offense has improved since he ascended to the starting lineup back in 2022.\n\n\nThis Brock Purdy throw proves why everyone owes him an apology. There’s not many people that are better at these layered throws than Purdy…and the game-winner too! 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Purdy’s athletic traits obviously aren’t on the same level as Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, but his proclivity for escaping pressure, extending plays with his legs have added a dimension to the 49er offense that simply wasn’t there previously. \n\nThe 49ers hoped they were getting an Allen-level talent when they drafted Trey Lance in 2021, but the threat Purdy offers as a thrower and a runner outside the pocket has helped compensate for the fact that did not prove to be the case.\n\nSan Francisco does not have an elite athlete under center but, with Purdy, the 49ers have a signal-caller with a combination of traits that allows them to consistently produce superior offensive production compared to teams that do.\n\nBetween his two “superpowers”, his underrated processing ability and his willingness to be aggressive in pushing the ball deep, Purdy’s mix of traits make him an excellent fit for Shanahan’s offense as a quarterback who can operate superbly within the structure of the offense and find ways to keep things on track when that structure break down.\n\nPurdy may not have the beguiling traits of the quarterbacks considered among the gold standard, but the abilities he does have, combined with the play-calling mastery of Shanahan, are enough for the 49ers to go into 2026 confident their offense will again be one of the best in the game.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783953000;s:6:\"source\";s:13:\"Niners Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"San Francisco 49ers Analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"San Francisco 49ers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8183;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Brock Purdy\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3125;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8820d773b8acc3fad2a872d6ebcd11ac\";s:5:\"title\";s:48:\"ESPN Survey: Caleb Williams Top 10 QB in the NFL\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-news/118939/espn-survey-caleb-williams-top-10-qb-in-the-nfl\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has been releasing the results of his annual survey over the last couple of weeks. Fowler surveys general managers, coaches, and scouts and asks them who the best player in the league is at each position. He then puts together a ranking at each position. Today, Fowler unveiled the quarterbacks. Josh Allen […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2135:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts after being defeated by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has been releasing the results of his annual survey over the last couple of weeks. Fowler surveys general managers, coaches, and scouts and asks them who the best player in the league is at each position. He then puts together a ranking at each position.\n\nToday, Fowler unveiled the quarterbacks.\n\nJosh Allen supplanted Patrick Mahomes for the top spot, and Mahomes fell to second. Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson round out the top 5.\n\nDak Prescott is ranked sixth, Justin Herbert is seventh, Drake Maye is eighth, and Jared Goff is ninth.\n\nBut look who is sitting at 10? None other than Caleb Williams.\n\nWilliams’ highest ranking among those surveyed was sixth. Fowler did note that it was very close between Williams, Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, and Jayden Daniels for that 10th spot. Williams beat out the other QBs because, according to one GM surveyed, “He’s the most dynamic of the group. He’s got the arm talent and overall athleticism suited for today’s game.” Another personnel evaluator called him “a closer,” which is why he got the nod over the other QBs.\n\nSo there it is, Bears fans. League evaluators call Caleb Williams a top-10 QB in the NFL. This isn’t Bears fans; this isn’t crazies on social media. This is NFL evaluators calling a Chicago Bears quarterback one of the 10 best in the NFL.\n\n10 other QBs received votes below Caleb. 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Smith returned to New York in a trade involving a late round pick swap. The Jets also gave Geno a small salary bump. The hope is that the veteran quarterback can provide some stability at the most important position […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1760:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws in the third quarter against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \n\nThe Jets did not need to pay much to reacquire quarterback Geno Smith in the offseason. Smith returned to New York in a trade involving a late round pick swap. The Jets also gave Geno a small salary bump.\n\nThe hope is that the veteran quarterback can provide some stability at the most important position on the field.\n\nLast week we asked Jets fans how well they expect Smith to do in his second stint with the team. It’s clear that expectations are not low.\n\nA majority of fans who voted in our survey expect Geno Smith to rank somewhere between the 11th and 20th best quarterback in the NFL this season.\n\nIt would be quite a story if we he was able to do it. Geno’s first tenure with the Jets was tumultuous with little on field success. It’s rare to get a second chance, but that’s what Geno Smith has.\n\nOf course to get this outcome it will require Geno to significantly improve his level of play. He actually finished 2025 with a lower QBR than Justin Fields. He greatly struggled quarterbacking the 3-14 Raiders. 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We\'ve made some changes from previous years based on your feedback to make them a little more robust. These megathreads will be posted every Monday and Saturday at 10am and are home to the following: Mock draft in this thread. Automod will start the 1.01 post for both SF and 1QB mocks. They are first come first serve. Reply to the comment above yours with the pick number, player name, and position ex: \"1.01 Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI.\" If you have league settings outside of this, feel free to start your own and add those custom settings in your 1.01 post such as \"12 team SF TEP\" but please make sure another one wasn\'t started already. Duplicates will be removed. Links to join mocks on Sleeper. Post the link for your mock, league settings, and the time(with timezones) so people have enough time to join. This is not for league recruiting, a separate Megathread will be posted for that. Draft Results. 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On Saturday, July 11th, the answer was an emphatic yes in Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers (the Triple-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners). Two active Seattle Seahawks (and fresh Super Bowl champions), Rashid Shaheed and Uchenna Nwosu helped to host […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:7173:\"\n\n\n \n From Left to Right: Rashid Shaheed, Drew Dambreville, Kerry Carter and Uchenna Nwosu \n\nIs it possible to have a genuinely great time while doing something meaningful? On Saturday, July 11th, the answer was an emphatic yes in Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers (the Triple-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners).\n\nTwo active Seattle Seahawks (and fresh Super Bowl champions), Rashid Shaheed and Uchenna Nwosu helped to host this year’s Seattle All-Star Classic. The 2026 iteration is the fifth annual instance of this event, and it has done nothing but grow.\n\nThe main events were a home run derby, followed by a 7-inning softball game that helped to connect current and former Seahawks, local celebrities and civic leaders with the community at large. There were meet-and-greets, autograph opportunities, an unexpected dance routine by Alaska Airlines flight attendants and organic chances to chat with media in a relaxed setting (more on that in a bit).\n\nIt also served to raise awareness of and fundraise a diverse collection of nonprofit organizations that do work to better the Seattle/Tacoma area. There is a good list of partners and sponsors that contributed as well. Throughout the day, play was paused for short times to put an organization on the big screen and speak to what they do.\n\n<a href=\"https://seattleallstarclassic.com/giving-back/\">Learn more about those organizations here</a>.\n\nThis event was co-founded by Kerry Carter (former member of the Seattle Seahawks and the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes) and Drew Dambreville (COO of Seattle Seawolves Rugby).\n\nFrom the SASC website:\n\n“In our fifth year, SASC is honored to introduce ‘Filling the Gap’. ‘Filling the Gap’ is our community initiative that will highlight (5) South Sound / Tacoma area nonprofits that work to solve inequities in:\n\nEducation Youth Sports Academic & Leadership Economic Empowerment Food or Family Insecurities”\n\nThe participants were visibly enjoying their time competing and goofing around with each other, while simultaneously including fans in the levity. A lot of Seahawks pictures were taken with young fans, and I even saw a kid’s t-shirt being signed.\n\nJust a few of the notable guests included Lofa Tatupu (former Seahawk), Myles Gaskin (former UW Husky and Seahawk), Denzel Boston (former UW Husky and newest class of Cleveland Browns rookies), Brady Russell (current Seahawk), Casey Sadler (former Mariner), Rebel Kel (professional wrestler), Angela Rye (social justice advocate), Kid Sensation (Seattle hip-hop legend), Kwame Appiah (Love is Blind star), Ray Wells Jr. (Team USA and WSU track and field legend) and Blake Lively (the professional softball player). There were many more influential people, <a href=\"https://seattleallstarclassic.com/roster/\">so here is the full roster</a>.\n\nDuring the softball portion of the proceedings, Nwosu’s “Dark Side” team in blue was dominating, 12-5 through four innings. Then, the Master of Ceremonies (Terry Hollimon) had them switch dugouts to reverse any weird juju that was going on, and it worked! Shaheed’s “We Did Not Care” team in white stormed back, tied the game and went on to win in the seventh and final inning. Final score: 18-17, in favor of Shaheed’s squad.\n\nShaheed was soaking it all in with a big smile. He spent the most time with fans, signing autographs, answering questions and even picking up a small kid in the stands to take a picture with. When the MC asked him if he would be going to the house this year, “Shid” responded with a simple, “absolutely” that drew a chorus of cheers from the crowd.\n<a href=\"https://streamable.com/3qxxyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\nI asked him if winning a Super Bowl title changes his mindset heading into the new year. His honest answer was: “It was my first time making the playoffs, so just making sure I get my body right.”\n\nHe didn’t look too bad for having played a longer season than he was used to.\n\nWhen I asked Brady Russell the same question (if winning a Super Bowl title changes his mindset), his response was slightly different, seeing as he has been with the Seahawks organization for a while now. “I don’t think so… that’s where the trap is, thinking that you’ve made it”, Russell concluded, pointing as if to address the thought in the air directly.\n\nThe aforementioned Blake Lively won the home run derby (and the accompanying trophy), by scoring 25 runs. After he stepped off, “Chenna” decried the bad luck of having to go after his impressive performance.\n\nI got a chance to walk and talk with Myles Gaskin, and asked about his outlook, after playing for seven different NFL teams, and then joining the Seattle Seahawks last year as a sort of homecoming for the beloved Husky. He listed a succinct three points on what, if anything, separated Mike Macdonald from other coaches he’s played under: “Definitely. Practices were competitive. The standard was the standard; he didn’t change it for anybody. And, they had a vision for how the season was going to go.”\n\nFinally, I sat down with Lofa Tatupu (when he wasn’t belting fly balls) and asked him about why it mattered to him to take part in this particular event. His initial response was just one word: “Community,” as he gestured towards the crowd and his fellow players. On why he has invested in and stayed in the Seattle community: “They embraced a kid from Massachusetts. It’s not just because I played early, they embrace all of their players. It’s all about relationships, look around here. This is great.”\n<a href=\"https://streamable.com/nvphwq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\nThe Seattle All-Star Classic also featured vendor booths, a Children’s Play Area, Music, a Beer and Wine Garden and Private Suites for private & corporate parties.\n\nA small sampling of previous guests include Spencer Hawes (NBA 2007, First Round Draft Pick out of UW, 12 year NBA Vet), Lil Mosey (Seattle recording artist), Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson (3x OneFC Champion and 11x UFC Champion), Budda Baker (3 x All Pro, 6 x Pro Bowl; UW Consensus All American), Kam Chancellor (Seahawk Legend / 2 x All Pro, 4x Pro Bowl & Super Bowl Champion) and DK Metcalf (Seahawks – All Pro, 2 x Pro Bowl).\n\nIf you didn’t make it this year, keep ears and eyes out for next year’s experience.\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783951200;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";i:1;s:31:\"Seattle Seahawks Offseason News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5061;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Uchenna Nwosu\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8676;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Rashid Shaheed\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3129;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"87774a922041ffc0e19b76590a6de74d\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"L.A. Rams News: Training with the enemy\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143550/la-rams-news-puka-kupp-training\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"Cooper Kupp and his Seattle Seahawks are coming off a Super Bowl win, and apparently, he’s in Los Angeles training with Puka Nacua. It’s cool to see the former Los Angeles Rams’ teammates still working together, despite being on separate teams. Who knows what the future holds? Perhaps someday they’ll be on the same team […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4854:\"\n\n\n \n INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams and wide receiver Puka Nacua #17 interacts with fans prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nCooper Kupp and his Seattle Seahawks are coming off a Super Bowl win, and apparently, he’s in Los Angeles training with Puka Nacua. It’s cool to see the former Los Angeles Rams’ teammates still working together, despite being on separate teams. Who knows what the future holds? Perhaps someday they’ll be on the same team again, that doesn’t seem the most likely, but you never know!\n\nWhat we do know is it’s July and players have to start getting ready (if they haven’t already) for all the football that lies ahead. I hope Nacua and Kupp enjoy their training together, and I don’t doubt they will be ready to go come gameday. No love lost come gameday either regardless of how much time they spend together.\n\nIt’s Monday, I hope you had a nice weekend. Another work week lies ahead, but football continues to get closer and closer.\n\nThank you for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great day!\n\n<a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/12/rams-puka-nacua-cooper-kupp-training-workout-los-angeles/90893035007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/07/12/rams-puka-nacua-cooper-kupp-training-workout-los-angeles/90893035007/\">Look: Cooper Kupp back in L.A. training with Puka Nacua ahead of camp</a> (ramswire)\n\n“A new video from The Village, where several current and former Rams players work out, shows Kupp training with <a href=\"https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/01/27/rams-puka-nacua-cooper-kupp-2000-yards-nfl-history/88378509007/\">his good friend Puka Nacua</a>. Both players are getting ready for their respective training camps, which begin later this month.\n\nKupp was a mentor to Nacua during their two seasons together with the Rams in 2023 and 2024, and it seems he’s still maintaining that “big brother” role to the young receiver in L.A.“\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-news-matthew-stafford-threatens-josh-allen-patrick-mahomes-top-espn-qb-rankings\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-news-matthew-stafford-threatens-josh-allen-patrick-mahomes-top-espn-qb-rankings\">Matthew Stafford threatens Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes at top of ESPN QB rankings</a> (clutchpoints)\n\n““Stafford’s MVP campaign vaulted him into the top three in convincing fashion. Stafford earned an impressive 17% of the first-place votes. He has not been a fixture in the top half of the voting since the inception of our top 10 lists in 2020, but Stafford produced the fourth season in NFL history with at least 45 touchdown passes (46) and fewer than 10 interceptions (eight). The others were executed by Aaron Rodgers (2020, 2021) and Brady (2007).”\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-news-matthew-stafford-wins-first-nfl-mvp-award-1-vote-drake-maye\">Stafford was incredible during his MVP run</a> last season. The veteran quarterback logged 4,707 passing yards with 46 touchdowns and eight interceptions during the regular season. 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Carson Schwesinger, a second-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, led all rookies in tackles (146), tackles for loss (11), and added two interceptions and two-and-a-half sacks to earn Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Next to Schwesinger was Devin Bush, who had […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4884:\"\n\n\n \n BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 11: Carson Schwesinger #49 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Cleveland Browns had a productive season from their linebackers in 2025.\n\nCarson Schwesinger, a second-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, led all rookies in tackles (146), tackles for loss (11), and added two interceptions and two-and-a-half sacks to earn Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.\n\nNext to Schwesinger was Devin Bush, who had a career-high 124 tackles and returned two of his three interceptions for touchdowns.\n\nThe only person missing was Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/124611/browns-jok-injury-update-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whose career appears to be over after not having played since suffering a neck injury against the Baltimore Ravens in 2024</a>.\n\nLooking to the 2026 season, Schwesinger is back and ready to build off his rookie campaign, while Bush is now a member of the Chicago Bears after signing as a free agent. In his place is seven-year veteran Quincy Williams, a First Team All-Pro selection in 2023, who has seen his production decline during the past two seasons with the New York Jets.\n\nSchwesinger and Williams are going to be the primary players in new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg’s scheme that generally uses just two linebackers. As for how the rest of the group shakes out, let’s take an abbreviated look as we count down the days to the start of training camp.\n\nBrowns LB Depth Chart\n\n\nReid Carrico\n\n\n\nJustin Jefferson\n\n\n\nEaston Mascarenas-Arnold\n\n\n\nWinston Reid\n\n\n\nCarson Schwesinger\n\n\n\nEdefuan Ulofoshio\n\n\n\nNathaniel Watson\n\n\n\nQuincy Williams\n\n\nBrowns LB Expectations\n\nBest Case Scenario\n\nSchwesinger is the unquestioned star of the position group and a foundational piece of Cleveland’s defense. After a rookie season that saw him take home Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and be named by his peers as one of the top 100 players in the league, Schwesinger takes the next step to cement his place as one of the game’s best young players at the position.\n\nWilliams had a disappointing season with the New York Jets in 2025, which is understandable given the Jets. But now reunited with Mike Rutenberg, who coached Williams with the Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Williams returns to the form that made him an All-Pro in 2023.\n\nAs for the rest of the group, Jefferson solidifies himself as a key member of the special teams unit while showing he can hold his own when called upon to play snaps on defense. Watson, Mascarenas-Arnold, and Reid show enough in training camp and the preseason to make for some hard decisions when cutdown day arrives.\n\nWorst Case Scenario\n\nSchwesinger takes a step back now that Myles Garrett is no longer around to occupy multiple offensive linemen, and it turns out that 2025 is more reflective of Williams’ level of play, even with a familiar face in Rutenberg running the defense.\n\nBecause if Schwesinger and Williams are not the top playmakers at linebacker, it is going to be a long season for the Browns, as the position group is arguably the weakest on the defense.\n\nBrowns LB Roster\n\nImproved or Worse Than 2025’s Version\n\nLet’s call this one a wash. Schwesinger appears to be the real deal and should be just as good, if not better, than his rookie campaign. Williams has some fairly decent-sized shoes to fill in replacing Devin Bush, who had a career year with the Browns in 2025 before signing with the Chicago Bears in free agency. But Williams should still have enough left to come close to matching what Bush gave the Browns last season, especially given his comfort level playing in Rutenberg’s defense.\n\nThe rest of the group, outside of Jefferson, is basically the same names as last season, which reinforces the idea of this being a position that is a wash when compared to the 2025 version.\n\n\n\nWhat do you see when you look at Cleveland’s linebacker room? Is there an addition to the depth chart you would like to see? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783949400;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:23:\"Cleveland Browns Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5843;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Devin Bush\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12578;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Carson Schwesinger\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CLE\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3131;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6e55fa789dbbc9eaa2a45ed9101c6504\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"Using History to Predict the QB1 in 2026\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uvbgal/using_history_to_predict_the_qb1_in_2026/\";s:11:\"description\";s:1900:\"It’s never easy to predict who will finish as the QB1 in fantasy football, but history can help narrow the field and improve our odds of identifying the next elite season. 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Yards Per Attempt Factor (9 of 13) While not as strong as other trends, 9 of the 13 QB1 finishes came from quarterbacks who had previously posted a top-10 season in yards per attempt. Head Coach Factor (9 of 13) Interestingly, most QB1 seasons have come under defensive-minded or special teams-oriented head coaches, rather than offensive play-callers. Rookie Head Coach Factor (13 of 13) None of the QB1s over the last 13 seasons have played under a rookie head coach. While first-year coaches can find success, it has not translated to producing the overall QB1. Who has the best shot as THE QB1 and who is your darkhorse QB for it!? My Top 5 Candidates: Drake Maye Josh Allen Lamar Jackson Caleb Williams Justin Herbert Darkhorse - Bo Nix/Patrick Mahomes Crazy Darkhorse - Kyler Murray submitted by /u/CoachstevenP [link] [comments]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2560:\"It’s never easy to predict who will finish as the QB1 in fantasy football, but history can help narrow the field and improve our odds of identifying the next elite season. Full Breakdown - <a href=\"https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/predicting-the-qb1-in-2026/\">https://www.dynastynerds.com/dynasty/predicting-the-qb1-in-2026/</a> You may not agree with every part of this experiment, but several trends have consistently shown up among the overall QB1 from 2013–2025. While no single factor guarantees success, using these historical markers can help us narrow down the field and identify which quarterbacks have the best shot at finishing as the QB1 in 2026. QB1 Trends (2013–2025) Original Team Factor (12 of 13) Over the last 13 seasons, only Peyton Manning has finished as the QB1 while playing for a team other than the one that originally drafted him. Rushing Attempts (11 of 13) In each of the last 11 seasons, the QB1 has logged at least 60 rushing attempts. Winning Team Factor (13 of 13) Every QB1 over the past 13 seasons played on a team with a winning record, and 12 of those teams won at least 10 games. Yards Per Attempt Factor (9 of 13) While not as strong as other trends, 9 of the 13 QB1 finishes came from quarterbacks who had previously posted a top-10 season in yards per attempt. Head Coach Factor (9 of 13) Interestingly, most QB1 seasons have come under defensive-minded or special teams-oriented head coaches, rather than offensive play-callers. Rookie Head Coach Factor (13 of 13) None of the QB1s over the last 13 seasons have played under a rookie head coach. 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This series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to: Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Indianapolis Colts who are +6,000 odds. Article TL;DR: Daniel Jones is recovering from an achilles tear, which might be all you need to know about the Colts for fantasy football. QBs in year 1 after tearing their achilles typically put up statistical duds. Not only is their #1 QB hurt, but so is their number one WR, Alec Pierce. Pierce underwent ankle surgery this offseason and still hasn’t been able to hit the practice field, and it sounds like he will miss the start of camp. With Michael Pittman leaving this offseason there is a much larger opportunity for TE Tyler Warren and WR Josh Downs to be volume hogs to start the year. It’s still unclear who will be the QB in week 1. There’s a small glimmer of hope for Anthony Richardson truthers to come out on top if he were to be under center on their first offensive snap. When Jones does come back he probably will struggle to throw the ball deep. Expect a bit of negative regression for Alec Pierce in 2026, while Warren and Downs may see an increase in their target share. Jonathan Taylor is primed for another RB1 season as the Colts lean on him to move the ball down the field. If he were to get injured it’s likely a committee approach with DJ Giddens and rookie Seth McGowan at RB. 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Article TL;DR: Daniel Jones is recovering from an achilles tear, which might be all you need to know about the Colts for fantasy football. QBs in year 1 after tearing their achilles typically put up statistical duds. Not only is their #1 QB hurt, but so is their number one WR, Alec Pierce. Pierce underwent ankle surgery this offseason and still hasn’t been able to hit the practice field, and it sounds like he will miss the start of camp. With Michael Pittman leaving this offseason there is a much larger opportunity for TE Tyler Warren and WR Josh Downs to be volume hogs to start the year. It’s still unclear who will be the QB in week 1. There’s a small glimmer of hope for Anthony Richardson truthers to come out on top if he were to be under center on their first offensive snap. When Jones does come back he probably will struggle to throw the ball deep. Expect a bit of negative regression for Alec Pierce in 2026, while Warren and Downs may see an increase in their target share. Jonathan Taylor is primed for another RB1 season as the Colts lean on him to move the ball down the field. If he were to get injured it’s likely a committee approach with DJ Giddens and rookie Seth McGowan at RB. 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Josh Allen directed a Buffalo offense that ranked fourth in points scored per game (28.3) and fourth in total offense (376.3 yards/game), and boasted James Cook and the league’s best rushing attack (2,714 yards with 30 rushing touchdowns).\n\nThis offseason, Brady was promoted to head coach for the first time in his coaching career, and he will continue to call the plays on offense for a team that once again has Super Bowl aspirations.\n\nBills fans are wondering what changes could be in store for the offense this year, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining how Buffalo’s offense could differ from the 2025 version.\n\nWhat could Joe Brady’s offense look like?\n\nOne of the staples of Sean McDermott’s Bills during the 2025 season was running the ball on first down. No team ran the ball more on first down than Buffalo, which, led by James Cook, posted 38 carries of 10-plus yards on first down last season. Cook would go on to claim the league’s rushing title (rushing 309 times for 1,621 yards and 12 touchdowns in the regular season) and the Bills finished second in the league in first-down rushing success rate.\n\nThe Bills once again will rely on Cook to power their rushing attack, but their offensive line is undergoing some changes, with left guard David Edwards leaving for the New Orleans Saints via free agency and either Alec Anderson or Austin Corbett taking over at left guard. Brandon Beane also went out and acquired veteran wide receiver DJ Moore and drafted wideout Skyler Bell to give Allen more offensive weapons to go with Khalil Shakir, Dalton Kincaid, Joshua Palmer, Keon Coleman.\n\nWith Brady in charge, will the Bills continue to run the ball as much on first down, or will Brady let Josh Allen open up the attack and throw the ball more in early-down situations?\n\nWe discuss what Joe Brady’s offense could look like in his first season as head coach, including whether the Bills might utilize Cook more as a pass catcher; projecting Moore’s ceiling in the offense; discussing what role the fullback could play; and more!\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/article_75c80fe4-e8ff-49ff-a492-7eaa0d8de531.html\">How will the Bills’ offense change with Joe Brady as head coach? 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In this week’s SB Nation Reacts poll, only eight percent of Buccaneers fans believe Egbuka is headed for a sophomore slump, meaning a whopping 92 percent expect the second-year receiver to keep building on an impressive rookie campaign. It’s easy to see why the optimism […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1583:\"\n\n\n \n Sep 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) runs the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images \n\nThe Buccaneers faithful are buying stock in Emeka Egbuka’s future.\n\nIn this week’s SB Nation Reacts poll, only eight percent of Buccaneers fans believe Egbuka is headed for a sophomore slump, meaning a whopping 92 percent expect the second-year receiver to keep building on an impressive rookie campaign.\n\nIt’s easy to see why the optimism is there. Egbuka burst onto the scene in 2025, hauling in 63 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns while becoming one of Baker Mayfield’s most reliable targets. He led Tampa Bay in receiving yards and showcased the polished route running and dependable hands that made him a first-round pick.\n\nWith another offseason under his belt and an even stronger chemistry developing with Mayfield, expectations are understandably high. 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Josh […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4134:\"\n\n\n \n ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills after the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">latest edition of the NFL survey done by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler</a>, to produce top-10 rankings at 11 different positions, listed the quarterbacks, and there was a new No. 1 this year, supplanting <a href=\"https://arrowheadpride.com\">Kansas City Chiefs</a>’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes at the top of the list in this annual survey:\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalorumblings.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"buffalorumblings.com\">Buffalo Bills</a>’ quarterback Josh Allen.\n\n\n1. 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One NFL general manager perfectly summed up why Allen — the only player in NFL history with at least 200 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns — belongs at the top, though.\n\n\n\n“He’s the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game,” the GM said. “And he has cut down on the turnovers the past two seasons.”\n\n\nMahomes was ranked No. 2, the first year he has not been listed first since 2022, when <a href=\"http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/\">Green Bay Packers</a> quarterback Aaron Rodgers took the No. 1 spot with Mahomes in second.\n\nThis year, Mahomes was ranked by at least one voter as the best quarterback in the NFL — while at least one other ranked him at No. 9.\n\nAmong the information shared by Fowler, these quotes were especially interesting:\n\n\n“I think the hits were taking the toll even before the injury,” an NFL coordinator said. “He’s not the biggest guy. He’s such a stud, but the violent hits he’s taken, the big-time shots, are a thing.”\n\n\n\nOne veteran NFL defensive coach was critical of Mahomes’ overall play: “Mahomes struggled even before the injury last year — held the ball too long and forced throws when it wasn’t necessary. Still has a tendency to chase the big play instead of keeping the offense on schedule.” But even that coach added, “If they don’t have him, they win three games, tops [last year].”\n\n\nIf Mahomes needed more to stoke the flames of his comeback, this is more than enough fuel. While Mahomes was unable to reach the AFC Championship for the first time in his career last season, Allen was also unable to reach that round, falling short of the Super Bowl again with his 30th birthday coming this year.\n\nThe talent Allen showcases has officially surpassed the resume Mahomes has built in the minds of this group of NFL minds interviewed by Fowler every summer. It’s not surprising, based on how the national media has talked about Allen in recent seasons.\n\nHowever, it’s one thing to overlook the team as a whole this year; it’s another to overlook Kansas City’s signal-caller. 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Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images \n\nWhen and where: Weeks 1 at home; Week 8 on the road on Sunday Night Football, with Washington coming off their bye\n\nKey additions: OC David Blough, WR Brandon Aiyuk (possibly, though probably not at this rate) EDGE Odafe Oweh, TE Chig Okonkwo, LB Leo Chenal, EDGE K’Lavon Chiasson, CB Amik Robertson, DT Tim Settle, S Nick Cross, RB Rachaad White\n\nKey subtractions: OC Kliff Kingsbury, LB Bobby Wagner, WR Deebo Samuel, TE Zach Ertz, EDGE Von Miller, C Tyler Biadasz, RB Chris Rodriguez, EDGE Jacob Martin\n\nLast season: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy%27s_law\">Murphy’s Law</a>\n\nThe question for this team: Are they actually better?\n\nIn 2024 the Commanders were coming off a 4-13 season and overturned their roster. Adam Peters and Dan Quinn brought in mostly middling, aging, culture changing guys of the scrap heap. \n\nIn 2026 the Commanders are coming off a 5-12 season and overturned their roster. Adam Peters and Dan Quinn brought in mostly middling guys off the scrap heap. Kliff Kingsbury was also sacrificed.\n\nCommanders skill position players caught 3,329 yards worth of passes last year. 50% of that production has left the team. To not only replace but to improve on that production the Commanders brought in… nothing special.\n\nTheir second best WR is… Dynami Brown? Treylon Burks? Rookie Jaylin Lane’s playing time decreased as the season progressed, 3rd round pick Antonio Williams had a disappointing season at Clemson, and Luke McCaffrey ain’t it. If he gets himself together Brandon Aiyuk, who hasn’t practiced let alone played since October 2024, isn’t turning this WR group around.\n\nReplacing Zach Ertz’s 50 catches for 504 yards is Chig Okonkwo, who averaged… 48 catches for 504 yards in four seasons in Tennessee. \n\nJacory Croskey-Merritt is a fan favorite but was inconsistent, he had just 4 games with more than 61 rushing yards, and followed those up with games of 17, 61, 25, and 29 yards. He also offered nothing as a pass catcher with just 9 receptions all year. \n\nJust about everything that could go wrong for Washington in 2025 went wrong, and just about all of it was easy to see coming. Their old roster couldn’t stay healthy, <a href=\"https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/adjusted-games-lost-2025-no-team-suffered-like-the-cardinals\">3rd most Adjusted Games Lost</a>. The recipient of several fortunate wins and a 9-3 record in one score games in 2024, they went 1-5 in one score games in 2025. Their old and slow defense that couldn’t stop anyone in 2024 was even worse in 2025. Their QB whose playing style and frame had everyone worried he wouldn’t hold up in the NFL was in and out of the lineup. In keeping with franchise history, high profile acquisitions were a bust: Deebo Samuel had such a good season that he is currently unemployed, while Javon Kinlaw had 0 sacks and anchored one of the worst run defenses.\n\nAnd now running the offense is a guy who was taking snaps in a game four years ago. (The Eagles have a similar issue.)\n\nIn Year 3 of the Peters/Quinn regime, the Commanders still have no one to compliment Terry McLaurin in the passing game, no running game to lean on that isn’t the QB, a mediocre OL, and a mediocre at best defense. Other than that they’re doing great.\n\nTo Washington’s advantage is that the Eagles struggle out of the gate. While Nick Sirianni has yet to lose a season opener, over the past four seasons the Eagles have won by a combined 13 points.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783947804;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:28:\"Philadelphia Eagles schedule\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:4:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8210;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Chig Okonkwo\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8362;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Leo Chenal\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7626;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Odafe Oweh\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6803;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3138;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"802571c862b7fbd959e8d46b57424d06\";s:5:\"title\";s:53:\"5 Training Camp Battles with Big Fantasy Implications\";s:4:\"link\";s:93:\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uvaxvv/5_training_camp_battles_with_big_fantasy/\";s:11:\"description\";s:2852:\" 5 Training Camp Battles with Big Fantasy Implications We’re breaking down 5 of the biggest training camp battles that will most heavily impact ADP and player prices for both Dynasty and Redraft Fantasy Football Here’s a breakdown of one of the most important camp battles discussed: Tua Tagovailoa VS Michael Penix Jr. Obviously even in Superflex leagues nobody is clamoring to start Tua or Penix regardless of who gets the job. That being said, the winner of this camp battle is going to have a huge impact on the pass catchers in Atlanta. Starting at the RB position, we’ve already seen what Tua can accomplish with an impressive pass catcher in the backfield. If Tua gets the job, it could lead to an even better fantasy environment for Bijan Robinson who already managed to put up elite receiving numbers for a running back playing with Michael Penix Jr who ranked 38th among QBs last season with a 2.9% check-down rate in 2025. As for Kyle Pitts, it seems he’d also benefit greatly from playing with Tua. Just recently in 2024, Tua made sure to keep Jonnu Smith heavily involved to the tune of 88 Receptions, 884 Yards, and 8 TDs en route to a TE4 finish. Pitts hasn’t been quite as successful with Michael Penix Jr, however, as just last season going into Week 12 following Michael Penix’s torn ACL, he was the TE18 overall. Then Kirk Cousins replaces Penix, and we see Kyle Pitts explode all the way to a TE2 finish on the season. So it sounds like everybody would benefit from Tua taking over right? Well the numbers show it’s very clear that Drake London would not only fail to see a bump, his production would likely crater. London and Penix have quietly built an elite rapport and it’s been very clear throughout London’s career how much more productive he was when playing with Michael Penix: QB Games Rec PG YPG TDs PG Top 12 Fantasy Finish % Cousins 17 5.1 60.5 0.47 17.6% Penix 13 6.8 96.8 0.67 46.2% Obviously Kirk Cousins is now in Las Vegas, but the point remains true here that London and Penix have a clear connection. Tua’s lower ADoT (5th lowest among all QBs who played 250 or more snaps last season) may serve as a benefit for guys like Bijan and Kyle Pitts, but could prove to be a challenge for Drake London managers as part of London’s ceiling as a fantasy asset is his elite separation downfield that could be underutilized if Tua is under center and opting for safer short to intermediate routes. Who would you rather have in Superflex as the starting QB for the Falcons? And which fantasy asset on this offense do you think is most impacted, good or bad, by who gets the starting job? Feel free to check out the video for a deeper dive on these five battles that could change the fantasy football landscape here in 2026! submitted by /u/The_Lineup_Podcast [link] [comments] \";s:7:\"content\";s:3282:\" <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uvaxvv/5_training_camp_battles_with_big_fantasy/\"> </a> 5 Training Camp Battles with Big Fantasy Implications We’re breaking down 5 of the biggest training camp battles that will most heavily impact ADP and player prices for both Dynasty and Redraft Fantasy Football Here’s a breakdown of one of the most important camp battles discussed: Tua Tagovailoa VS Michael Penix Jr. Obviously even in Superflex leagues nobody is clamoring to start Tua or Penix regardless of who gets the job. That being said, the winner of this camp battle is going to have a huge impact on the pass catchers in Atlanta. Starting at the RB position, we’ve already seen what Tua can accomplish with an impressive pass catcher in the backfield. If Tua gets the job, it could lead to an even better fantasy environment for Bijan Robinson who already managed to put up elite receiving numbers for a running back playing with Michael Penix Jr who ranked 38th among QBs last season with a 2.9% check-down rate in 2025. As for Kyle Pitts, it seems he’d also benefit greatly from playing with Tua. Just recently in 2024, Tua made sure to keep Jonnu Smith heavily involved to the tune of 88 Receptions, 884 Yards, and 8 TDs en route to a TE4 finish. Pitts hasn’t been quite as successful with Michael Penix Jr, however, as just last season going into Week 12 following Michael Penix’s torn ACL, he was the TE18 overall. Then Kirk Cousins replaces Penix, and we see Kyle Pitts explode all the way to a TE2 finish on the season. So it sounds like everybody would benefit from Tua taking over right? Well the numbers show it’s very clear that Drake London would not only fail to see a bump, his production would likely crater. London and Penix have quietly built an elite rapport and it’s been very clear throughout London’s career how much more productive he was when playing with Michael Penix: QB Games Rec PG YPG TDs PG Top 12 Fantasy Finish % Cousins 17 5.1 60.5 0.47 17.6% Penix 13 6.8 96.8 0.67 46.2% Obviously Kirk Cousins is now in Las Vegas, but the point remains true here that London and Penix have a clear connection. Tua’s lower ADoT (5th lowest among all QBs who played 250 or more snaps last season) may serve as a benefit for guys like Bijan and Kyle Pitts, but could prove to be a challenge for Drake London managers as part of London’s ceiling as a fantasy asset is his elite separation downfield that could be underutilized if Tua is under center and opting for safer short to intermediate routes. Who would you rather have in Superflex as the starting QB for the Falcons? And which fantasy asset on this offense do you think is most impacted, good or bad, by who gets the starting job? Feel free to check out the video for a deeper dive on these five battles that could change the fantasy football landscape here in 2026! submitted by <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/user/The_Lineup_Podcast\"> /u/The_Lineup_Podcast </a> <a href=\"https://youtube.com/watch?v=zquQIs7p88w&si=0qR_8l-0cazw9MVa\">[link]</a> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1uvaxvv/5_training_camp_battles_with_big_fantasy/\">[comments]</a> \";s:4:\"date\";i:1783947736;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Reddit DynastyFF\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:9:\"DynastyFF\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:8:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11559;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Michael Penix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8112;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Drake London\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1166;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Kirk Cousins\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"LV\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:3;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7553;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Kyle Pitts\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:4;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9509;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Bijan Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:5;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8154;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Brian Robinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:6;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4144;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Jonnu Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:7;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6768;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Tua Tagovailoa\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ATL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3139;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"202da3576cc947f4b4850aa4200454e7\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Commanders News: Post-injury, Dorance Armstrong must prove himself again\";s:4:\"link\";s:146:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/424654/codorance-armstrong-must-prove-himself-again-croskey-merritt-chig-okonkwo-john-riggins\";s:11:\"description\";s:336:\"The Daily Slop Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Sports Illustrated Dorance Armstrong Must Prove He […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:27326:\"\n\n\n \n LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 13: Dorance Armstrong #92 of the Washington Commanders looks on against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Northwest Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Daily Slop\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=hogshaven&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hogshaven.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-dorance-armstrong-acl-comeback-contract-year-training-camp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-dorance-armstrong-acl-comeback-contract-year-training-camp\">Dorance Armstrong Must Prove He Still Fits Commanders’ Future</a>\n\nBefore tearing his ACL in Week 7, Dorance Armstrong was flashing elite efficiency metrics; now, a deep and largely rebuilt edge rotation ensures he must fight to prove his long-term value\n\nBefore tearing his ACL last season, Dorance Armstrong was playing some of the best football of his career. Now he is set to return to a rebuilt Commanders pass rush with only one season to prove he still belongs in Washington’s long-term plans.\n\nIt feels odd to say <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-contract-year-players-frankie-luvu-dorance-armstrong-rachaad-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Armstrong must prove himself</a> after starting last season with 5.5 sacks in only six games. He had already surpassed the five he finished with during his first year in Washington. Then came the torn ACL, against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, and everything, including his place on the defense, changed in Week 7.\n\nIt would not be fair to say that Armstrong has lost anything while recovering from injury. The problem, for him, is that the team could not spend the offseason blindly assuming he would immediately return as the same player. Washington signed Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson and Charles Omenihu, then added Joshua Josephs from Tennessee in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.\n\nThose moves <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-defense-pass-rush-odafe-oweh-klavon-chaisson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gave the team options</a> in case they cannot depend on Armstrong. That is not to say he has been replaced. It does mean the Commanders have moved forward without waiting to see Armstrong’s return.\n\n\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/washington-commanders-training-camp-primer-running-backs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/washington-commanders-training-camp-primer-running-backs\">Commanders training camp primer: Running backs</a>\n\nYet the top of the room will likely be led by White and Croskey-Merritt. The addition of White upgrades not only the receiving threat in the room, but also the pass blocking. The latter is also an area where Kaytron Allen can build on his role as a rookie as he looks to become the short yardage back in the offense, but Croskey-Merritt’s growth could be what tells the tale for the unit.\n\nRunning backs coach Anthony Lynn noted that the reps for Croskey-Merritt to be utilized like a receiving threat just haven’t presented himself, indicating the absence of the former seventh-round pick in the passing game isn’t for a lack of ability after posting just nine catches on 13 targets in 2025. Whether that proves to be true for the explosive, shifty back that adds the speed back to the room will be where Croskey-Merritt can show signs of growth in year two, but it isn’t the only area. Head coach Dan Quinn joined Lynn in noting through offseason workouts that pass protection is an area of growth for Croskey-Merritt where a potential improvement could elevate him beyond being an early down back.\n\n\n\nHeavy.com\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/believe-jacory-croskey-merrit-key-stat/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/believe-jacory-croskey-merrit-key-stat/\">Commanders Believe in Jacory Croskey-Merrit Because of Key Stat</a>\n\nDavid Blough is convinced JCM “can be a starting running back, which is a good vote of confidence” ahead of training camp, according to <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-training-camp-preview-running-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders.com Senior Writer Zach Selby</a>.\n\nBlough’s confidence is founded upon Croskey-Merritt having “averaged nearly five yards per carry and led the league in success rate, meaning he gained at least 40% of the yards required for a first down on 53.7% of his 175 carries.”\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-2025-revelation-primed-become-far-more-dangerous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-2025-revelation-primed-become-far-more-dangerous\">From Riggo’s Rag:</a>\n\nAfter his midseason slump, Croskey-Merritt put together some of his most impressive performances of 2025 toward the end of the year. He found the end zone <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrosJa00/gamelog/2025/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">four times in the final four weeks</a>, including a season-long 72-yard home run score against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.\n\nEntering 2026, Croskey-Merritt <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-fans-hold-off-panic-over-breakout-weapon-injury-scare\">has gained considerable muscle</a> as he looks to pick up even better than where he left off. He might not touch the ball 25 times per game, but he <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/jacory-croskey-merritt-reveals-why-commanders-offense-feels-different-already\">can be a lethal weapon for Washington</a> under a new coordinator who comes from a coaching tree that loves to run the ball.\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-chig-okonkwo-just-got-the-perfect-motivation-for-a-breakout-season-01kx6vj0hsg2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-chig-okonkwo-just-got-the-perfect-motivation-for-a-breakout-season-01kx6vj0hsg2\">Chig Okonkwo just got the perfect motivation for a breakout season</a>\n\nESPN released its <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49267903/ranking-nfl-top-10-tight-ends-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">annual top-10 position rankings</a>, and Okonkwo was nowhere to be found heading into 2026. Again, his missing the cut shouldn’t exactly come as a surprise. He wasn’t even highlighted in the “honorable mention” or “also receiving votes” sections, however, which is mildly discouraging from a Commanders fans’ perspective.\n\n23 players were brought up, yet Okonkwo wasn’t one of them. Let that sink in for a second. Keep in mind that the results aren’t just an analyst’s opinion, too; they’re “voted [on] by league scouts, executives and coaches.”\n\nFrom coaching turmoil to poor quarterback play and a weak supporting cast around him, Okonkwo was never truly set up for success in Tennessee. Through it all, though, the Maryland product remained a valuable contributor, specifically as a dynamic pass-catching weapon, which the numbers bear out.\n\n54 TEs drew at least 25 targets in 2025, including the playoffs, with Okonkwo among the bunch. He ranked highly in the following notable categories, <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/nfl/games/2025/SB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">courtesy of Pro Football Focus ($)</a>:\n\n\nFourth in missed tackles forced (13)\n\n\n\nTied for ninth in yards after catch per reception (6.2)\n\n\n\nTied for ninth in contested catch rate (71.4 percent)\n\n\n\n16th in receptions (56)\n\n\n\n\nThe Athletic (paywall)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7440963/2026/07/13/nfl-breakout-player-team-roster/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7440963/2026/07/13/nfl-breakout-player-team-roster/\">One breakout player to watch for every NFL team in 2026</a>\n\nWashington Commanders: Daron Payne, DT\n\nThe 2018 first-round pick has been a staple of the Commanders’ defensive line for eight years, but his sack numbers have lagged since he signed his four-year, $90 million contract in 2023. Coincidence or not, Payne has a track record of elevating his play in contract seasons, and adapting to Daronte Jones’ scheme could land him another payday — in Washington or elsewhere. Payne’s versatility, explosiveness and run-stopping ability make him a strong fit for Jones’ system that features more position-agnostic players. Said coach Dan Quinn: “What’s so much fun about coaching Daron is he’s big enough to be a 3-4 end — you guys saw some of that here early on — and he’s got the strength that can play inside at nose tackle and quickness to move. … Because (the defensive tackles) are versatile, it gives Daronte even more options in how to deploy and how to match up guys. So, it’s a big deal for us.” — Nicki Jhabvala\n\n\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL quarterbacks for 2026</a>\n\nHonorable Mention:\n\nJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders: “I know he was hurt [in 2025], but I think this is the year he really makes his stamp and he’s the guy we’re all talking about as having taken the next step. Such a good decision-maker and very accurate.” — NFC exec\n\n“I would still take him over the other quarterbacks [from the 2024 draft class] from a pure quarterback, decision-making standpoint.” — NFL personnel evaluator\n\n\n\nPhotos\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-john-riggins-through-the-years#ce928d25-1e35-48c1-846d-5c9e6e9a74a1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-john-riggins-through-the-years#ce928d25-1e35-48c1-846d-5c9e6e9a74a1\">PHOTOS | John Riggins through the years</a>\n\nA look back at special moments from the career of No. 44\n<a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/u7fcjxc74d1yktuw8msv.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/yqat2eee0gu6igfmu7d0.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/zggzgjeqqcvrti6qzd8d.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/bnwt6hee0n9uhwnyo9ug.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\n\nEpisode 1,367 – Guest: <a href=\"https://x.com/BenStandig?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BenStandig</a> on the state of Washington Commanders fandom on this the six-year anniversary of the retirement of \"Redskins.\" Also, can AJ Dybantsa as a rookie can be for the Wizards what Jayden Daniels as a rookie was for Washington?<a href=\"https://t.co/STf2wd405c\">https://t.co/STf2wd405c</a>— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) <a href=\"https://x.com/AlGaldi/status/2076634552517173710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nBEST YET: Commanders Built Their Best Roster, But The Secondary Must Raise The Ceiling\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165132/defensive-line-dj-reader-dexter-lawrence-bobby-jamison-travis-shelby-harris\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/165132/defensive-line-dj-reader-dexter-lawrence-bobby-jamison-travis-shelby-harris\">NY Giants training camp: Can New York stop the run with this defensive line?</a>\n\n[E]very single one of the 11 guys has got to be committed to stopping the run. You can’t let people run all over you. There’s no doubt about it. It’s been important. It’s been important. It’s been important in football since football started.“\n\nThe Giants will try to do so with a completely rebuilt defensive line. Dexter Lawrence was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals. Rakeem Nunez-Roches and D.J. Davidson were not re-signed. Elijah Chatman was waived. Roy Robertson-Harris tore an Achilles tendon this spring.\n\nSecond-year player Darius Alexander and veteran Chauncey Golston are the only players left from 2025 who might be part of the defensive line group. Did the Giants do enough to supplement the line?\n\nBelow is a look at the new Giants competing to earn spots along the defensive line.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/W5ww1owQr-Ea\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/W5ww1owQr-Ea\">From Bleeding Green Nation:</a>\n\n\n\nNFL.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/brian-schotteneheimer-wants-to-win-super-bowl-for-cowboys-players-and-get-extra-super-bowl-ring-for-late-father\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/brian-schotteneheimer-wants-to-win-super-bowl-for-cowboys-players-and-get-extra-super-bowl-ring-for-late-father\">Brian Schottenheimer wants to win Super Bowl for Cowboys players – and get ‘extra’ Super Bowl ring for late father</a>\n\n“It’s always something I’ve always dreamed of, you know,” he <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvyYMnTkaqY&t=2963s\">said</a> recently on The Twins Take Podcast. “I want to win a Super Bowl. I don’t want to win it for me.”\n\nSo, who does he want to win it for? Well, his players for starters.\n\n“I want to win it for the people under my leadership,” he said. “I want to win it for Dak Prescott. I want to win it for CeeDee Lamb, for Quinnen Williams, for, your players that put in so much, you know, hard work and the sacrifice that goes into what we do. You know, from us as a coaching staff, it’s the hours, it’s the mental strain of game planning, but for the players, they put their bodies on the line.\n\n“I make no qualms, that that’s the goal. The Super Bowl next year is Feb. 14th, 2027.\n\n“We plan on being there.”\n\n\n\n\nBest Of Enemies Is BACK <a href=\"https://t.co/P7PEq2c1xR\">https://t.co/P7PEq2c1xR</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2076458581113893277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nHogs Haven’s latest season previews\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422673/commanders-bengals-meet-part-2-24-mnf-thriller-week-11\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422673/commanders-bengals-meet-part-2-24-mnf-thriller-week-11\">Commanders & Bengals meet for “Part 2” of ‘24 MNF thriller in Week 11</a>\n\nThe Week 3 MNF clash between the Commanders and Bengals in 2024 was an offensive masterclass. In a display of poised execution, neither team punted or turned the ball over for the entire sixty minutes, a statistical anomaly that <a href=\"https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1734621&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fsa%3Di%26source%3Dweb%26rct%3Dj%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbssports.com%2Fnfl%2Fnews%2Fcommanders-and-bengals-combine-to-make-nfl-history-with-this-rare-feat-not-seen-in-at-least-84-years&xcust=__sb0713awD__422673____r______________\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hadn’t previously happened in a regular-season game since World War II</a>.\n\nCincinnati’s offense, spearheaded by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, moved the ball at will. Burrow threw for 324 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Chase repeatedly shredded the Washington secondary, racking up 118 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. The Bengals consistently sustained drives and answered Washington’s scores, finishing the night with 436 total yards and looking every bit like a postseason contender.\n\nYet, despite Cincinnati’s fireworks, the night ultimately belonged to Washington’s rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels. In his first career primetime game, Daniels delivered one of the most efficient passing performances in NFL history. He completed 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, rushing for another 39 yards and a score on the ground. His 91.3% completion rate set an all-time NFL single-game rookie record. Daniels operated the offense with a veteran’s poise, repeatedly extending plays with his legs and dissecting the Bengals’ defense on critical third and fourth downs.\n\n\nJAYDEN DANIELS. TERRY MCLAURIN. THE COMMANDERS. 📺: <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/WASvsCIN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WASvsCIN</a> on ABC 📱: Stream on <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLPlus</a> and ESPN+ <a href=\"https://t.co/bP5qrpGN8q\">pic.twitter.com/bP5qrpGN8q</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/1838409377935691793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 24, 2024</a>\n\n\nThe defining moment of Daniels’ winning performance came late in the fourth quarter. With Washington holding a 5-point lead and facing a crucial third-and-7 play, the rookie faced an all-out blitz. Exhibiting ice-cold composure that came to define his rookie season, Daniels stood strong in the pocket and launched a beautifully arched, 27-yard rainbow down the right sideline. The ball dropped perfectly over a defender and right into the outstretched hands of star receiver Terry McLaurin in the back corner of the end zone. The spectacular touchdown pass capped off a masterful drive and effectively iced the 38–33 victory for the Commanders.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422851/washington-commanders-favored-road-game-nfl-week-12-vs-cardinals-arizona\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422851/washington-commanders-favored-road-game-nfl-week-12-vs-cardinals-arizona\">Commanders favored on the road in Week 12 vs Cardinals in Arizona</a>\n\n[T]he rivalry is among the oldest in the NFL, dating back to 1932, when the burgundy & gold was introduced to the NFL as the Boston Braves and the team that resides in Arizona today was still known as the Chicago Cardinals. The Cardinals won that inaugural game by a score of 9-0; going forward, the burgundy & gold would dominate the series until 1957, winning 19 of 28 games.\n\nAfter 1957, the Chicago/St Louis Cardinals would win 15 of the next 21 games as Washington went through its first ‘dark’ period as an NFL franchise, with 11 losing records in 12 seasons, (they were 7-7 in 1966) including a pair of back-to-back 1-win seasons in 1960 & 61.\n\nThings turned around when Vince Lombardi took over the Washington team in 1969, achieving the team’s first winning record since 1955.\n<a href=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2026/06/gettyimages-515392866.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\nAfter Lombardi’s unexpected death, three coaches — George Allen, Jack Pardee, and Joe Gibbs — built on his one-year legacy, eventually turning the Redskins into a powerhouse franchise that appeared in 5 Super Bowls between 1972 and 1991, winning 3 of them. During this stretch, the Washington Redskins had a 31-9 record against the St Louis/Phoenix Cardinals.\n\nWashington has won 14 of the past 18 games against the Arizona Cardinals, dating back to 1999, and holds a substantial lead in the 94-year series at 78-47-2, heavily tilted in favor of the burgundy & gold.\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nPro Football Talk\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/free-agent-stefon-diggs-says-no-wr2-is-better-than-him\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/free-agent-stefon-diggs-says-no-wr2-is-better-than-him\">Free agent Stefon Diggs says no WR2 is better than him</a>\n\n“My opinion, I can <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@stefondiggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compete with anybody</a>,” Diggs said in a video on his YouTube channel last week. “But take those [top wide receivers] as your 1s, right? You can’t name a No. 2 better than me.”\n\nDiggs said “presumably” all 32 NFL teams have their No. 1 wide receiver for this season. He argued, though, that there are only seven “real [No.] 1s” in the league.\n\n“There’s not a No. 2 on a team — let’s presumably give people the credit and just say, ‘OK, you want to take the No. 1 spot away,’” Diggs said. “Name your No. 2 receiver right now, and tell me how much he makes, and then my last question is: Is he better than me?”\n\nThe NFL closed its review of Diggs last month after he was found not guilty in May of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute. Still, he remains in search of his next team.\n\n“I brought myself here,” Diggs said. “Unfortunate at times, but I’m blessed. I’m going to be exactly where I’m supposed to be. . . . I’ll be fine. I know I’ll be fine.”\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\n.<a href=\"https://x.com/sonnystyles_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sonnystyles_</a> 🤝 <a href=\"https://x.com/DaleJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DaleJr</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/ZPfqz4izI4\">pic.twitter.com/ZPfqz4izI4</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2076431250353512550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nInto the top 40 we go. Runs 40-31 of 2025 just dropped. 👀 <a href=\"https://t.co/Q2mFA38R5x\">pic.twitter.com/Q2mFA38R5x</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2076335779127939518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nYear 3 for <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> CB Mike Sainristil 👀 (🎥:kingsleymp4 via IG) <a href=\"https://t.co/zIdoRnYTfT\">pic.twitter.com/zIdoRnYTfT</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2076419704562872347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMost sacks in the 2010s: Von Miller – 106.0 Chandler Jones – 96.0 JJ Watt – 96.0 Cameron Wake – 95.0 Ryan Kerrigan – 90.0 Justin Houston – 89.5 Cameron Jordan – 87.0 Carlos Dunlap – 81.5 Clay Matthews – 81.5 Terrell Suggs – 81.5 <a href=\"https://t.co/u9BbM6KeFJ\">pic.twitter.com/u9BbM6KeFJ</a>— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_Stats/status/2076326465189069057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nMost consecutive starts in <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> history, including the playoffs: Brett Favre – 321 Jim Marshall – 289 Bill Romanowski – 271 Philip Rivers – 255 Mick Tingelhoff – 259 Bruce Matthews – 244 Will Shields – 231 Alan Page – 234 Ronde Barber – 224 London Fletcher – 221 <a href=\"https://t.co/n2g6vUnX0H\">pic.twitter.com/n2g6vUnX0H</a>— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL_Stats/status/2076298030148726837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders safety Percy Butler got married over the weekend <a href=\"https://t.co/hqeo7N97pH\">pic.twitter.com/hqeo7N97pH</a>— Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) <a href=\"https://x.com/10zJohnson/status/2076630379872633313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n28 homers before the All-Star break for James Wood Nats franchise record is 46… <a href=\"https://t.co/Y827vXQA93\">pic.twitter.com/Y827vXQA93</a>— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) <a href=\"https://x.com/Mason_Kinnahan/status/2076364438773334291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSee you in 9 Sundays.— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScottHanson/status/2076350574384316885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSam Neill has sadly passed away at the age of 78. <a href=\"https://t.co/OA1qjeo61w\">pic.twitter.com/OA1qjeo61w</a>— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) <a href=\"https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/2076549484994265185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 13, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783947600;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5330;s:11:\"player_name\";s:17:\"Dorance Armstrong\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3140;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"f68c3d60a4603281affc0d9b9fddf933\";s:5:\"title\";s:57:\"Analyzing projected stats for top Bears offensive players\";s:4:\"link\";s:108:\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/118847/chicago-bears-fantasy-stats-projections-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:349:\"Heading into the 2026 season, expectations are high for the Bears’ offense. The early returns under Ben Johnson were very encouraging, as he finished with the No. 9 offense in the NFL by Pro Football Network’s Offense Impact Scoring metric. They also finished with the sixth-most amount of yardage gained, marking a massive turnaround from […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8022:\"\n\n\n \n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears runs the ball during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers at Solider Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHeading into the 2026 season, expectations are high for the Bears’ offense. The early returns under Ben Johnson were very encouraging, as he finished with the No. 9 offense in the NFL by <a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-hq/rankings/offense\">Pro Football Network’s Offense Impact Scoring</a> metric. They also finished with the sixth-most amount of yardage gained, marking a massive turnaround from years past.\n\nComing off of a strong offensive performance as a unit, there is naturally plenty of interest in the Bears’ top offensive players as options from a fantasy football perspective. As a result, the top websites through which to play fantasy football have set up some intriguing stat projections for them going into 2026.\n\nI wanted to share these stat projections not just from a fantasy perspective, but for fans wondering how notable Bears players are expected to perform by the national pundits. I’ll be using three fantasy outlets: ESPN, Sleeper, and CBS Sports. Two other notable fantasy football league platforms, Yahoo! Sports and NFL, have yet to release statistical projections.\n\nCaleb Williams\n\nOutletRankingPassing YardsPassing TDsInterceptionsCompletion %Rushing YardsRushing TDsFantasy PointsESPN113,821251060.00%3822281.65Sleeper103,651281061.50%3733289.3CBS Sports103,791301057.10%4002342\n\nBears fans might be disappointed to see Caleb Williams falling short of the 4,000-yard passing mark in all three projections. However, two leagues anticipate his completion percentage improves in 2026, and two leagues expect his passing touchdown totals to improve.\n\nFrom a fantasy perspective, Williams has QB1 upside with a strong offensive line, a talented young offensive core, and an intelligent offensive play caller in Johnson. The completion percentage will be key for him to maximize his passing attempts, and while the Bears preferred to stretch the ball vertically more than most NFL teams, his rate still needs to be better than the 58.1% rate he had in 2025. I wouldn’t be opposed to a lower passing yard total if it means Chicago’s offense is more efficient in the second half, thus getting out to earlier leads and milking the clock with the ground game more.\n\nD’Andre Swift\n\nOutletRankingRushing YardsRushing TDsReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDsFantasy PointsESPN229948302691211.68Sleeper209047362761203.6CBS Sports181,1169353141234.1\n\nThough Kyle Monangai is slated to have a big role in the Bears’ ground game — more on that shortly — D’Andre Swift is projected to be the 1A to Monangai’s 1B once again in 2026. Swift is coming off of a career-high 1,087 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns last season, missing just one game in a bounce-back campaign. He’s more proven as a receiving back than Monangai at this stage, giving him more value in PPR fantasy leagues.\n\nSwift was incredibly efficient running the ball last year; his 15.4 rushing EPA was the third-best in the NFL. His athleticism gives him big-play ability and the skills to evade would-be tacklers. He might surrender some touches in short-yardage situations, but if he can stay healthy, he should remain productive in 2026.\n\nKyle Monangai\n\nOutletRankingRushing YardsRushing TDsReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDsFantasy PointsESPN378256262151176.19Sleeper347516231651156.9CBS Sports378515232010154.7\n\nFrom a fantasy football perspective, Monangai is not just an extremely valuable handcuff running back; he’s also a strong contributor with FLEX potential. He had six games with more than 10.0 fantasy points as a rookie in 2025, and Swift was active for all but one of them.\n\nMonangai might not have the elite athleticism or consistent big-play potential as Swift, but he’s a more powerful runner who can lower the shoulder and run over defenders at the point of contact. His short-yardage value could see him steal a few touchdowns away, but it’s also worth noting this is only his second season in the NFL. If he shows a little more juice and continues to feel more comfortable in the Bears’ offense, there’s a chance he could take over as the lead runner in that backfield.\n\nRome Odunze\n\nOutletRankingReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDsFantasy PointsESPN28591,0298212.64Sleeper31628916193.9CBS Sports24669669218.5\n\nOf the three fantasy outlets I’ve collected information from, each one of them predicts a different player to lead the Bears in receiving yards in 2026. ESPN’s projection is Rome Odunze, who was on pace for over 1,000 receiving yards before the shortened Week 13 matchup in which he got injured, ending his regular season.\n\nOdunze and Williams have a strong connection on and off the field, and the 24-year-old has plenty of potential left to tap into. His recovery coming off of the stress fracture in his foot provides some reasoning for concern heading into 2026, but he’s insisted that it shouldn’t affect his level of play. <a href=\"https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-analysis/116925/ten-chicago-bears-with-the-most-to-prove-in-2026-8-rome-odunze\">He has something to prove</a> going into Year 3 as a top-ten pick, and I anticipate he puts up career numbers if he stays healthy.\n\nLuther Burden III\n\nOutletRankingReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDsFantasy PointsESPN27759375205.87Sleeper24728866209.9CBS Sports26731,0096213.6\n\nCBS Sports anticipates that Luther Burden III is the Bears player who leads the team in receiving yards. While Odunze was on a pace for over 1,000 yards before he got hurt, it was Burden who stepped up in his absence. Even before Odunze went down, Burden made some big plays as a rookie. From Week 10 onward, he was on a 17-game pace for 1,022 receiving yards.\n\nBurden led the Bears in YAC over expected, and his 4.6 yards of average separation at catch point <a href=\"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-hq/rankings/wide-receiver\">was the highest of any player</a> in the NFL. He’s already shown that he can be one of the most elusive and powerful weapons after the catch in the league, and his ability to get open made him a valuable asset for Chicago down the stretch. I’d argue he has the highest ceiling of the wide receivers currently on their roster.\n\nColston Loveland\n\nOutletRankingReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDsFantasy PointsESPN3808976205.92Sleeper3809056214.9CBS Sports3811,0028227.6\n\nThe fantasy consensus is incredibly high on Colston Loveland, who managed to finish ninth among tight ends with 713 receiving yards despite playing a minor role on offense in the first half of his rookie season. That speaks to how dominant he was in the second half of the season; from Week 9 onward, he held a 17-game pace of 1,014 receiving yards. For reference, Trey McBride was the only tight end in the NFL to surpass the 1,000-yard mark in 2025.\n\nWill Loveland carry his level of play from the second half of the season over to the entirety of the 2026 campaign? It remains to be seen. Sleeper believes he’ll led Chicago in receiving yards, and CBS Sports anticipates he cracks the 1,000-yard mark. 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With nothing to actually do between the end of minicamp and the start of training camp — which is fast approaching in just over two weeks — the league has to create attention for itself somehow. Enter the annual NFL Top 100 list, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3961:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNFL media love to drum up discussion and controversy in the summer. With nothing to actually do between the end of minicamp and the start of training camp — which is fast approaching in just over two weeks — the league has to create attention for itself somehow.\n\nEnter the annual NFL Top 100 list, which never ceases to be a source of debate. One might ask “what is the point of this exercise?” And they would be reasonable to do so. But again, it’s entirely a way to generate clicks, posts, and content, and here we are again with Jordan Love’s placement on the list.\n\nIt’s not just the NFL itself, however. ESPN is getting in on the fun by having their analysts rank the top ten players at each position, lists that they have been gradually releasing over the last few weeks. Today the quarterback list is out and yet again, Love is underappreciated by the national media. \n\nIn this writer’s opinion, the methodology in that list is even more questionable than in the NFL’s Top 100. At least the latter is known to be effectively a popularity contest, with the players themselves voting on the rankings. 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He didn’t crack ESPN’s list of the top 10 quarterbacks, but Caleb Williams made it over him at #10 based on a seemingly arbitrary tiebreaker.\n\n<a href=\"https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/07/09/green-bay-packers-karl-brooks-stats-analysis-snap-count-2025/90868923007/\">Lower snap count could elevate Karl Brooks’ play for Packers in 2026 | Packers Wire</a> Brooks had to play a lot last year thanks to the trade of Kenny Clark and injury to Devonte Wyatt. 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(Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nJosh Allen is the No. 1 quarterback in the NFL… according to many movers and shakers around the league.\n\nIn <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler’s</a> latest survey league survey of executives, scouts, and coaches about the Top 10 players at each position, the leader of the Buffalo Bills came out on top in the quarterback rankings.\n\nThis quote was included in the lengthy write-up about about Allen: \n\n\n“He’s the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game,” the GM said. “And he has cut down on the turnovers the past two seasons.”\n\n\nAs someone who has viewed Allen as <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135976/why-josh-allen-is-the-best-player-in-the-nfl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135976/why-josh-allen-is-the-best-player-in-the-nfl\">the best player in the NFL</a> since the start of the 2022 season, I completely agree with that assessment. \n\nHere’s what the entire Top 10 looked like in Fowler’s article:\n\nWhile I understand Mahomes at No. 2 — he has not played like the second-best quarterback in the NFL the past two seasons. But reputations at quarterback aren’t super fluid, especially when you’ve won three Super Bowls. \n\nThe Top 5 does feel like the consensus right now (regardless of order).\n\nAs for No. 6 – 10, all included are worthy candidates, but I’d have found room for Jordan Love of the Packers. \n\nBrock Purdy was voted honorable mention, which is deserving too. \n\nFascinatingly, and a sign of the challenge ahead for the Bills this season — they face seven of the other nine quarterbacks inside this Top 10. \n\nAnyway, back to Allen — he represents the finest combination of elite-level passing both inside and outside the pocket and elite-level rushing ability in the NFL. Even if you view him as ever-so-slightly less effective as a passer as Mahomes, there’s no doubt he’s a much more capable runner. And in the inverse is true when comparing Allen to Jackson. He’s certainly not as explosive as the Ravens quarterback but has been darn close to as effective running with the football. 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Who will rise and who will fall?\";s:7:\"content\";s:2573:\"\n \n Summer is the best time to evaluate dynasty assets and their place in the dynasty market. In this series, we will bring you a riser, faller, and longshot from each NFL team. We’ll cover dynasty values, positional trades, and overall team outlooks.\nLet’s jump into the Dolphins!\nRiser: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994541/Malik_Washington\">Malik Washington</a>, WR\nThe Dolphins enter 2026 looking very different from the way they did just a season ago. With significant turnover at wide receiver and a new coaching staff in place, opportunity is available for young players to carve out larger roles. Washington may not be a household name in dynasty circles, but he is one of the few returning receivers who already understands the offense and has NFL experience. 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Some of those discussions were straightforward. Some were not. The discussion around the division quarterbacks was interesting, but we all agreed that Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was the best of the North right now. It […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4388:\"\n\n\n \n Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) hugs Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) after 52-21 win over the Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nLast week, our <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-podcasts/166689/2026-nfc-north-rankings-who-has-the-best-qbs-rbs-and-wrs\">PODcast crew debated the best quarterback, wide receiver, and running back rooms in the NFC North</a>. Some of those discussions were straightforward. Some were not.\n\nThe discussion around the division quarterbacks was interesting, but we all agreed that Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was the best of the North right now. It turns out NFL employees agree.\n\nOn Monday, ESPN continued their series ranking the top players at every position, as voted on by NFL executives, coaches, and scouts. They kicked off this week with <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49315416/ranking-nfl-top-10-quarterbacks-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">the top-10 quarterbacks of 2026</a>, and Goff came in at ninth—<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/7/14/24467403/jared-goff-cracks-nfl-coaches-executives-top-10-qb-list-for-2025\">down one spot from last year</a>. In 2024, he was also ninth. The eight quarterbacks ahead of him were as follows, from top to bottom: \n\n\nJosh Allen\n\n\n\nPatrick Mahomes\n\n\n\nMatthew Stafford\n\n\n\nJoe Burrow\n\n\n\nLamar Jackson\n\n\n\nDak Prescott\n\n\n\nJustin Herbert\n\n\n\nDrake Maye \n\n\nPersonally speaking, that top five looks good. They are on a different tier, and the rest are certainly debatable. \n\nPertaining to Goff, executives apparently praised him for good mechanics, toughness, and decision-making.\n\n“The guy wins,” an anonymous NFL coordinator told ESPN. “He’s going to find a completion if not under pressure. Mature pocket passer with a plus arm who can layer the ball at all levels.”\n\nGoff’s highest ranking in a single ballot was fifth. According to the article, around 60% of ballots had Goff in a top-10 spot, meaning just over 40% believe he’s not a top-10 quarterback. \n\nAs for the rest of the NFC North, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams snuck into the top-10 for the first time, finishing in the final slot. \n\nFor the second straight year, Jordan Love only received an honorable mention in this poll. Obviously, the Vikings quarterbacks did not receive votes last year after major struggles at the position.\n\nFor comparison’s sake, here are the statistics for each NFC North quarterback from 2025: \n\nJared Goff:\n\n\n393-of-578 (68.0%) for 4,564 yards (7.9 Y/A), 34 TDS, 8 INTS, 105.5 passer rating — 19 rushes, 45 yards\n\n\nJordan Love\n\n\n291-of-439 (66.3%) for 3,381 yards (7.7 Y/A), 23 TDS, 6 INTS, 101.2 passer rating — 47 rushes, 199 yards\n\n\nCaleb Williams\n\n\n330-of-568 (58.1%) for 3,942 yards (6.9 Y/A), 27 TDs, 7 INTs, 90.1 passer rating — 77 rushes, 388 yards, 3 TDs\n\n\nJ.J. McCarthy\n\n\n140-of-243 (57.6%) for 1,632 yards (6.7 Y/A), 11 TDs, 12 INTs, 72.6 passer rating — 37 rushes, 181 yards, 4 TDs\n\n\nUPDATE: Jeremy Fowler had a follow up to the story, placing the quarterbacks into tiers based on votes. 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Though one big question leading up to the 2026 season is Denver’s depth battle at the safety position. Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga will be the team’s starting duo in the backend of their secondary. How things shake out after that remains […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5197:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 25: JL Skinner #34 of the Denver Broncos exits the field at halftime during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Denver Broncos have a strong roster with very few significant question marks. Though one big question leading up to the 2026 season is Denver’s depth battle at the safety position. Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga will be the team’s starting duo in the backend of their secondary. How things shake out after that remains to be seen.\n\nA sixth-round draft pick by the franchise in the 2023 NFL Draft, JL Skinner offered a promising blend of traits, intangibles, and tenacious on the field play. Though since being drafted, Skinner has spent most of his time as purely a special team’s player with very little on the field reps defensively in games.\n\nIn the final year of his rookie contract, Skinner will be in a heated competition alongside several other players vying to earn a backup role at safety. Can Skinner find a way to make the team’s final roster again in ‘26 or will someone else take his spot? Let’s discuss.\n\n\nWith P.J. Locke leaving for the cowboys, JL Skinner will have a massive opportunity to be the Broncos\' top backup safety behind Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones.— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) <a href=\"https://x.com/ZacStevensDNVR/status/2031460452996428138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nPlayer Profile\n\nAge: 25 | Experience: Fourth Year | College: Boise State | Height: 6’4” | Weight: 220 pounds\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SkinJL00.htm\">2025 Statistics</a>: 17 games played with no starts. 34 defensive snaps and 322 snaps on special teams. 12 tackles and 1 fumble recovery.\n\nJL Skinner’s 2026 outlook with the Broncos\n\nBrandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga will be the Broncos’ starting duo at safety. All-Pro special teams player Devon Key seems like a surefire bet to make the team as well. Last season, the Broncos opted for five safeties on their initial 53-man roster. I’m operating under the assumption they will do the same in ‘26.\n\nWith the departure of P.J. Locke, players like Key and Skinner will have a chance to win that third safety job. Alongside Key, Skinner has two main challengers for one of the final backup spots at the position. The first would be seventh-round draft selection Miles Scott. The other? Free agent acquisition Tycen Anderson who was an important special teamer for the Cincinnati Bengals. \n\nLast year with the Broncos, Skinner saw only 34 snaps on defense. However, he was a key player on special teams logging 322 snaps. Over his three-year career, Skinner has just 54 defensive snaps but has been a stalwart on special teams notching 643 snaps.\n\nIn order for Skinner to make the roster, he will have to perform well this summer. He needs to make the most of his defensive reps during the preseason games to give the coaches confidence he could step up if necessary due injury. His physical traits are intriguing, but we have a very limited sample size of him in game situations as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.\n\nFinal Thoughts\n\nSkinner is certainly a player who is on the roster bubble, yet he also has a chance to be the team’s third safety if he shows good coverage chops and discipline over the course of the summer. With the drafting of Scott and signing of Anderson, there will be a fierce competition for the final backup spots behind Hufanga and Jones. It’ll be one of the camp battles I’m looking forward to the most.\n\nI was very intrigued with the former Boise State standout when he was drafted back in ’23. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to see much of Skinner defensively. A big reason why is Denver boasting high-caliber starters on the backend of their secondary for many seasons.\n\nSkinner’s odds of making the final roster appear to be a true coinflip situation. He will have a fair shot at earning the number three role vacated by Locke if he can show promise defensively. But I have no doubt Key, Scott, and Anderson will be giving it their all as well. This will be a fun competition to watch over the course of the summer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783944000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Denver Broncos Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7811;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Talanoa Hufanga\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6911;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Jones\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3147;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"25c0a3a4bf978491ac675bd116e470f3\";s:5:\"title\";s:88:\"New Orleans Saints News, July 13: Shough continues to be captain material for the Saints\";s:4:\"link\";s:147:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111680/saints-news-july-13-tyler-shough-continues-to-be-captain-material-for-the-team\";s:11:\"description\";s:310:\"Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Could one of the Saints’ top weapons have a down year in 2026? A talented player, but a full room. The Athletic picks Saints as one of five offenses about to break out Seems to be becoming a pattern. Tyler Shough, Saints teammates headed […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1870:\"\n\n\n \n ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 04: New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough (6) warms up prior to the start of the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons on January 4th, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nWelcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-analysis/111652/could-one-of-the-saints-top-weapons-have-a-down-year-in-2026\">Could one of the Saints’ top weapons have a down year in 2026?</a>\n\nA talented player, but a full room.\n\n<a href=\"https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2026/07/12/nfl-predictions-2026-season-saints-offense-tyler-shough/90885530007/\">The Athletic picks Saints as one of five offenses about to break out</a>\n\nSeems to be becoming a pattern. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/saints-quarterback-shough-organizes-team-drills-in-del-mar/article_1bd0120a-ab3d-45e5-b769-f3cfb9bb67bd.html\">Tyler Shough, Saints teammates headed to California for workouts with Drew Brees</a>\n\nHopefully this happens every season.\n\n\n\"I\'m happy for the city of New Orleans\" <a href=\"https://x.com/derekcarrqb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@derekcarrqb</a> thinks <a href=\"https://x.com/tylershough2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@tylershough2</a> is the perfect fit for the <a href=\"https://x.com/Saints?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Saints</a> 📈 <a href=\"https://t.co/w8UlIZAZju\">pic.twitter.com/w8UlIZAZju</a>— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) <a href=\"https://x.com/gmfb/status/2075580407068934152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783944000;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Fleur-de-Links\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3148;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"91337e3f9d9ce441f91f41da737109ee\";s:5:\"title\";s:62:\"Is Cam Ward already the 2nd-best quarterback in the AFC South?\";s:4:\"link\";s:123:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/65880/is-cam-ward-already-the-2nd-best-quarterback-in-the-afc-south\";s:11:\"description\";s:358:\"The Tennessee Titans finished last place in the AFC South last season for the second consecutive campaign. It wasn’t particularly close. The 3-14 Titans trailed the third-place Indianapolis Colts (8-9) by five victories. One thing that could change the Titans’ fortunes in the AFC South is the ascension of quarterback Cam Ward. If Ward establishes […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2707:\"\n\n\n \n Jun 16, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) talks with the media post practice during day 1 of mini-camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans </a>finished last place in the AFC South last season for the second consecutive campaign. It wasn’t particularly close. The 3-14 Titans trailed the third-place Indianapolis Colts (8-9) by five victories.\n\nOne thing that could change the Titans’ fortunes in the AFC South <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-discussion/65848/setting-titans-expectations-cam-ward\">is the ascension of quarterback Cam Ward</a>. If Ward establishes himself as a franchise quarterback and legitimate difference-maker, then the Titans should be vastly improved within the division. The question goes begging, where does Ward already rank in the AFC South?\n\nMost Titans fans would agree the team’s QB situation is better than the Colts’, with Daniel Jones coming off an Achilles injury, and on a prove-it contract. C.J. Stroud is probably considered the best quarterback in the division, but he hasn’t met expectations after a perfect rookie season. Stroud’s 23 touchdown passes as a rookie in 2023 is still his career high.\n\nAnd then there’s Trevor Lawrence. The former No. 1 overall quarterback has endured a whirlwind of a career. Lawrence struggled under the combative Urban Meyer as a rookie, but appeared to find his stride under Doug Pederson. There were more struggles (and injuries) in 2023 and 2024. Now, he had another great season under Liam Coen in 2025.\n\nMost analysts would probably place both Stroud and Lawrence ahead of Ward in AFC South quarterback rankings. Neither the Texans or Jaguars quarterback have been perfect throughout their careers, however. There’s definitely wiggle room for Ward to surpass one (or both) of them in 2026.\n\nHopefully Ward takes the desired step forward in 2026 under Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll. The Titans have invested in his supporting cast, <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-draft/65829/titans-reacts-survey-how-many-touchdown-catches-will-carnell-tate-have-in-2026\">adding weapons like Carnell Tate</a>, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Daniel Bellinger this offseason. Ward possesses every trait needed to establish himself as a top-two quarterback in the AFC South during the 2026 season.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783942200;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:25:\"Tennessee Titans Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:2;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12522;s:11:\"player_name\";s:8:\"Cam Ward\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3149;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"2f99ea8c390c9b330b23cf9355724048\";s:5:\"title\";s:50:\"Patriots 2026 scouting report for ED Xavier Holmes\";s:4:\"link\";s:125:\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-roster/130991/xavier-holmes-scouting-report-2026-preview-strengths-weaknesses\";s:11:\"description\";s:338:\"The New England Patriots got solid production out of their rebuilt edge group in 2025, but they still entered this year’s offseason with the plan of upgrading. They hoped to achieve that goal by adding two high-profile players in veteran free agent Dre’Mont Jones and second-round draft choice Gabe Jacas. They were not the only […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10729:\"\n\n\n \n FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 10: Xavier Holmes #58 of the New England Patriots during New England Patriots Minicamp on June 10, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThe New England Patriots got solid production out of their rebuilt edge group in 2025, but they still entered this year’s offseason with the plan of upgrading. They hoped to achieve that goal by adding two high-profile players in veteran free agent Dre’Mont Jones and second-round draft choice Gabe Jacas.\n\nThey were not the only edges added to the mix, though. The Patriots also signed some potential depth options, including one who joined the team after a successful tryout during rookie minicamp.\n\nHard facts\n\nName: Xavier Holmes\n\nPosition: Defensive edge/Outside linebacker\n\nJersey number: 58\n\nOpening day age: 24 (4/16/2002)\n\n<a href=\"https://ras.football/\">Measurements</a>: 6’2 1/4”, 252 lbs, 9 5/8” hand size, 32 3/4” arm length, 80” wingspan, 4.76s 40-yard dash, 7.34s 3-cone drill, 4.34s short shuttle, 29 1/2” vertical jump, 10’0” broad jump, 22 bench press reps, 4.96 Relative Athletic Score\n\nExperience\n\nNFL: New England Patriots (2026-) | College: Maine (2021-24), James Madison (2025)\n\nDespite being a three-year captain and all-county selection at Clarksburg, MD, Holmes was rated a no-star recruit out of high school and received zero scholarship offers. He subsequently spent one year at Jireh Prep in Matthews, NC, before finding his way to the University of Maine in the summer of 2021.\n\nHe saw only limited action in his first two seasons with the Black Bears but picked up the pace in 2023 and 2024. As a result, he finished his career in Orono with 23 starts among 25 in-game appearances as well as 123 tackles, 8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, forced recoveries, and an interception.\n\nThe second-team All-CAA selection opted to transfer to James Madison ahead of the 2025 season, adding 14 more games and six extra sacks to his college totals. After his senior campaign came to an end, he did not hear his name called in the NFL Draft but joined the Patriots as a rookie free agency signing two weeks later.\n\nScouting report\n\nStrengths: Holmes stands out on tape because he plays with a hot motor and the effort coaches want to see. This allows him to stay alive even when initially stymied and makes him a productive pursuit player from the backside; he generally has a good feel for locating the football. He also brings a filled-out frame and decent length to the NFL, and plays with some good power. While not a true speed rusher, his lateral quickness allows him to be a factor on stunts. He additionally plays with active hands and knows how to time his rushes and, if unable to get home, his jumps.\n\nWeaknesses: Holmes is neither the most awe-inspiring athlete nor a refined technician at this stage in his career; his wins oftentimes come courtesy of his effort rather than him doing the little things right. His hands, for example, are active but can be all over the place. He is not particularly bendy when running the arc around the offensive tackle and lacks the burst out of his stance to overwhelm blockers with speed; he also does not set the stoutest edge in the run game. His finish has been up and down, and at the age of 24 there are questions about his developmental upside.\n\n2025 review\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pff.com/subscribe\">Stats</a>: 14 games (0 starts) | 430 defensive snaps, 49 special teams snaps | 30 tackles, 5 missed tackles (14.3%), 7.5 TFLs, 1 FR | 37 QB pressures (6 sacks, 5 hits, 24 hurries) | 5 targets, 3 catches surrendered (60.0%), 43 yards, 1 INT, 4 PBUs | 1 blocked punt | 0 penalties\n\nSeason recap: Even though he had begun hitting his stride over his final two seasons at Maine, Holmes decided to spend his final year of college eligibility elsewhere. He entered the transfer portal as a three-star recruit and was able to make the jump from the FCS to the FBS: in late December 2024, he committed to James Madison.\n\nHis lone season with the Dukes was a successful one for Holmes. Despite not starting any games and ranking only 12th on the team in defensive snaps, he was his team’s most productive pass rusher in terms of total disruptions. While he did benefit from playing opposite the Sun Belt Conference’s Freshman of the Year, Sahir West, he still managed to take advantage of his opportunities en route to a six-sack, 37-pressure outing.\n\nIn fact, those 37 pressures ranked him second in the conference. They were not his only big plays, as he also caught an interception while dropping out of his rush against Texas State and blocked a punt in the season opener versus Weber State.\n\n\nI highlighted Xavier Holmes(<a href=\"https://x.com/XavierHolmes02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@XavierHolmes02</a>) back in his Maine days, and he’s turned into a massive get for the Dukes’ defense. Holmes has been awesome for JMU — finishing the year with 30 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 6 sacks, an interception and 4 PBUs. A playmaker off the edge.… <a href=\"https://t.co/jn22yxM8nV\">pic.twitter.com/jn22yxM8nV</a>— Bryan (@RealBGauvin23) <a href=\"https://x.com/RealBGauvin23/status/2004246456606367859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 25, 2025</a>\n\n\nHolmes’ best performance of the season might have come in the Sun Belt Championship Game against Troy, though. The senior pass rush specialist registered a season-best six pressures that day, including a career-high 2.5 sacks. With him and West (who had three sacks) dominating up front, JMU won its first ever SBC title and first conference championship since leaving the CAA in 2022.\n\nThe momentum from that win was not sustained the following week in the school’s College Football Playoff debut against Oregon, and Holmes registered zero pressures on 17 rushes. All in all, however, his college career found a positive end.\n\n2026 preview\n\nPosition: Outside linebacker/Situational pass rusher | Ability: Camp body/Practice squad candidate | Contract: Signed through 2028 (2029 RFA)\n\nWhat will be his role? Holmes was an outside linebacker at Maine and James Madison, and he will remain one in New England. That much we know. What we do not yet know is how the Patriots plan to use him. Based on his college career and skillset, he projects as a situational pass rusher to complement starters Harold Landry and Dre’Mont Jones.\n\nWhat is his growth potential? As mentioned above, Holmes is an older prospect and seemingly closer to his developmental peak than other rookie players. He does have the effort to overcome some of his limitations, but they ultimately might cap his ceiling at the rotational player level who is best suited to line up against the pass.\n\nDoes he have positional versatility? Holmes’ versatility is limited both from a usage and a positional perspective. He has proven himself a more effective pass rusher than run defender, which in turn might limit how he is used in the NFL as well. He furthermore is a pure outside-the-tackles edge who has played just a handful of snaps in a different alignment such as inside or off the ball. He has, however, seen action on special teams throughout his college career, especially as a pressure player on punts and field goals/extra points.\n\nWhat is his salary cap situation? The Patriots signed Holmes to a standard three-year contract after his successfully rookie minicamp workout. That pact consists entirely of a non-guaranteed base salary, which in 2026 comes at a cost of $885,000. With that number not high enough to qualify for Top 51 status and no guarantees elsewhere in the deal, he currently has no impact on New England’s cap and will only do so if he finds himself on the roster or practice squad during the season.\n\nHow safe is his roster spot? Holmes <a href=\"https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/130062/sunday-patriots-notes-defense-caleb-lomu-will-campbell\">received praise</a> from outside linebackers coach Mike Smith last month, but that alone will not help him make the team. As is, after all, he finds himself much closer to the bottom of the roster than the 53-man cut-off line. And with the likes of Harold Landry, Dre’Mont Jones, Gabe Jacas, Elijah Ponder, Bradyn Swinson, Jesse Luketa and Quintayvious Hutchins seemingly all ahead of him on the depth chart at the moment, one has to wonder just how quickly he can upgrade his status.\n\nSummary: The Patriots will gave Holmes his opportunities this summer, but unless he follows the footsteps of fellow former UDFA Elijah Ponder and impresses in training camp and preseason will have a hard time making the team. It’s a number’s game, at the end of the day, and the numbers work against him right now. As a result, he should be aiming for the practice squad, which would look like a much more realistic landing spot.\n\nWhat do you think about Xavier Holmes heading into the 2026 season? Will he make the team? Or is the practice squad his destination? 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With training camp now just two weeks away the dead period in the offseason grows short. Other than some Geno Smith stories the Jets seem to have avoided too much drama in the summer thus far. Let’s hope that continues and we go into the season with mostly on field […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4777:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De\'Von Achane (28) runs with the football past New York Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) and defensive end Eric Watts (58) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images \n\nGood morning Gang Green Nation! With training camp now just two weeks away the dead period in the offseason grows short. Other than some Geno Smith stories the Jets seem to have avoided too much drama in the summer thus far. Let’s hope that continues and we go into the season with mostly on field concerns.\n\nHere are your links to your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/\">New York Jets</a> this glorious Monday in July.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/12/predictions-new-york-jets-2026-nfl-season-geno-smith-aaron-glenn/90813310007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – 5 bold predictions for the New York Jets’ 2026 NFL season\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/12/damon-harrison-makes-compelling-case-more-recognition/90814084007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Damon Harrison makes compelling case for more recognition\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/11/how-jets-quietly-secured-most-their-offensive-future/90812305007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – How the Jets quietly secured most of their offensive future\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/11/jets-appear-building-for-today-without-sacrificing-tomorrow/90811983007/\">Geoffrey A Knox</a> – Jets appear to be building for today without sacrificing tomorrow\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-jets/news/jets-aaron-glenn-get-warning-puzzling-draft-pick/3b951414025ada177e253752\">Anne Erickson</a> – Jets, Aaron Glenn get warning on ‘puzzling’ draft pick\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-dane-belton-price-himself-out-new-york-this-season-01kx1pce8xx4\">Efstathios Savvidis</a> – Jets’ Dane Belton Will Price Himself Out of New York This Season\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/impact-geno-smith-s-latest-legal-concerns-jets-outlook-01kx4ac5nt6c\">Nick Faria</a> – Impact of Geno Smith’s Latest Legal Concerns on His Jets Outlook\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-cb-nahshon-wright-high-upside-new-york-s-no-12-player-2026-01kwmtay4yj5\">Colby Colwell</a> – Jets CB Nahshon Wright: High Upside for New York’s No. 12 Player in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/eric-watts-days-jets-numbered-heading-training-camp-01kwysadr43b\">Colby Colwell</a> – Eric Watts’ Days With Jets Are Numbered Heading into Training Camp\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-david-bailey-aaron-glenn-facing-shared-pressure-controversial-draft-pick-01kwyxy5khbk\">Jake Elman</a> – Jets’ David Bailey, Aaron Glenn facing shared pressure after controversial draft pick\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/aaron-glenn-change-everything-jets-breakout-candidate-tvondre-sweat-01kx0y07zy8s\">Mike Luciano</a> – Aaron Glenn could change everything for this Jets breakout candidate\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/jets-have-one-big-reason-believe-jamien-sherwood-again-01kx3qkhwtcr\">Justin Fried</a> – The Jets have one big reason to believe in Jamien Sherwood again\n\n<a href=\"https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/07/12/michael-penix-tua-falcons/\">David Latham</a> – Latest Report Spells Trouble For Michael Penix; Trade Possible\n\n<a href=\"https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-nfl-coordinator-armand-membou-admission-fans-attention\">Tim Crean</a> – NFL coordinator’s honest admission about Jets’ Armand Membou will catch fans’ attention\n\n\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/94950/new-york-jets-news-mike-tannenbaum-has-a-lot-of-praise-for-aaron-glenn\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/94950/new-york-jets-news-mike-tannenbaum-has-a-lot-of-praise-for-aaron-glenn\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783940400;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1373;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Geno Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3151;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ae8625be30f8e83f554830abcbc5f013\";s:5:\"title\";s:39:\"Trey McBride gets a 99 rating in Madden\";s:4:\"link\";s:90:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/madden-nfl/92395/trey-mcbride-gets-a-99-rating-in-madden\";s:11:\"description\";s:301:\"For the Arizona Cardinals there is one thing that is unquestionable, Trey McBride is a great player. 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Another recent NFL-related gathering took exclusive to another level.Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has posted on Instagram a photos of a gathering with six of his Steelers teammates: Michael Pittman Jr., Ben Skowronek, Roman Wilston, Mason Rudolph, DK Metcalf, and Pat Freiermuth.The caption is \"Last Rodeo,\" along with \"#bondingweek.\"The images include horses, cowboy hats, and campfires. The setting wide open and outdoors, with strong to quite strong Teton River vibes.Rodgers has said this will be his final season. 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He just […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6305:\"\n\n\n \n WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: Ty Simpson #15 and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams set up to throw a pass during an organized team activities workout at Rams Village at the Warner Center on May 28, 2026 in Woodland Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Los Angeles Rams must feel pretty good about the success of their monumental 2021 trade that swapped Jared Goff and a cache of picks for Matthew Stafford. The move resulted in a Super Bowl championship at the team’s home in SoFi Stadium.\n\nYears later Stafford is finding new heights in his career. He just put a bow on his most productive season yet and earned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player honors.\n\n\nWrote an article comparing Ty Simpson to Fernando Mendoza Came away more convinced Ty Simpson is going higher than people think <a href=\"https://t.co/4fGmCrkk6j\">pic.twitter.com/4fGmCrkk6j</a>— Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikerenner_/status/2039154525160763731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nEven with things going so well, the Rams understand quarterback is the most important position in football. Stafford’s career continuation is on a year-to-year basis. He could easily decide to call it quits after 2026. LA decided now is the time to prepare for the future.\n\nThey drafted Ty Simpson with the thirteenth overall pick earlier this spring. \n\nThere is plenty of time to discern what Simpson brings to the table and whether he’s someone that the Rams can be trusted with the keys as soon as 2027. As training camp approaches, now seems like a good moment to ponder on Simpson’s NFL ceiling.\n\nFor as good as Stafford is, could Simpson one day surpass him?\n\nStafford is a QB of an era gone by\n\nFor most of Stafford’s NFL tenure, he was often the 8th to 12th best quarterback in the league. Many in front of him have hung up their cleats: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, Philip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, Andrew Luck, and others.\n\nThe league’s new elite quarterbacks are stylistically very different from those who have come before. There is a significant difference in the way they play the game from what makes Stafford successful. I’m thinking of Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, and more. The NFL is in good hands with this emerging crop. \n\n\nWrote an article comparing Ty Simpson to Fernando Mendoza Came away more convinced Ty Simpson is going higher than people think <a href=\"https://t.co/4fGmCrkk6j\">pic.twitter.com/4fGmCrkk6j</a>— Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) <a href=\"https://x.com/mikerenner_/status/2039154525160763731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nBut modern professional football almost requires quarterbacks to be able to win with their legs. You can get by with a savvy pocket passer, although in short-yardage and goal line situations you may be leaving meat on the bone if your signal caller can’t pick it up himself. This alone is one of the biggest changes the Rams will see when they one day transition from Stafford to Simpson.\n\nAnd certainly Stafford brings a headiness to his play that is unrivaled by the next generation. His no-look passes and ability to quickly progress through the defense gives Los Angeles a massive inherent advantage. There are tradeoffs for nearly any player teams decide to put under center.\n\nAt least on the surface the Rams seem to understand where the quarterback position is headed. Simpson fits that bill from a stylistic standpoint.\n\nHow high is Simpson’s ceiling?\n\nA common draft season knock against both Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson was that they are probably NFL starters but may be not better than mid-tier. Simpson has frequently been compared to Brock Purdy, a former seventh round pick and someone who may never become elite himself.\n\nBut Simpson has Sean McVay’s seal of approval. That is meaningful for nearly anyone on the offensive side of the ball. While seeing Simpson in such a favorable light does require some hand waving and looking past a small sample size, you can certainly see why the Rams felt he was a fit for their system and that he has the potential to grow into a difference maker. \n\n\nLook at this 2 play sequence from Ty Simpson. A drop TD that pass and very next play on 3rd throws a rope vs pressure for a first down <a href=\"https://t.co/Q9FLxsdhDM\">pic.twitter.com/Q9FLxsdhDM</a>— Leger Douzable (@LegerDouzable) <a href=\"https://x.com/LegerDouzable/status/2022457615746470252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2026</a>\n\n\nOne of the main concerns with Simpson is his frame. He stands 6-1 and weighed 211 lbs. at the NFL scouting combine. That weight is likely significantly heavier than where he played at last season while he was battling gastritis. \n\nFor example, the below list of quarterbacks have a earned reputation for missing time. Being slight of frame is a real concern.\n\n\nBrock Purdy, 212 lbs\n\n\n\nJJ McCarthy, 219 lbs\n\n\n\nJayden Daniels, 21o lbs\n\n\n\nLamar Jackson, 216 lbs\n\n\n\nKyler Murray, 207 lbs\n\n\n\nJoe Burrow, 221 lbs\n\n\nJosh Allen is pushing 240 pounds. Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are in the mid-220’s. Even 10 additional pounds may make a big difference in terms of sustaining hits over the course of a season. \n\nWith an opportunity to observe one of the most savvy passers in football, time to build out his physical frame, and mobility that we haven’t seen from a Rams quarterback in some time, could Ty Simpson one day surpass Matthew Stafford? He’s certainly closer to the modern mold of signal callers than the veteran can claim. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1783889726;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Turf Show Times\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Rams Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:3163;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Jared Goff\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13275;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Ty Simpson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:421;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Matthew Stafford\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3156;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"ceb90758d0ddaeb6061dd7ada823367a\";s:5:\"title\";s:68:\"Eagles News: Makai Lemon among most exciting Week 1 debut candidates\";s:4:\"link\";s:115:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177523/eagles-news-makai-lemon-among-most-exciting-week-1-debut-candidates\";s:11:\"description\";s:343:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … 2026 NFL season’s most highly anticipated Week 1 debuts: Newly acquired players spice up all 16 games – NFL.comMAKAI LEMON — We started this article with former Eagles wideout A.J. Brown … and the last game of the Sunday-afternoon window features his successor in Philly. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:15154:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 2: Makai Lemon #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during OTA offseason workouts at Jefferson Health Training Complex on June 2, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-season-s-most-highly-anticipated-week-1-debuts-newly-acquired-players-spice-up-all-16-games\">2026 NFL season’s most highly anticipated Week 1 debuts: Newly acquired players spice up all 16 games – NFL.com</a> MAKAI LEMON — We started this article with former Eagles wideout A.J. Brown … and the last game of the Sunday-afternoon window features his successor in Philly. Howie Roseman and Co. spiked the hype when they jumped the Steelers to draft Lemon 20th overall (with Brown still on the team at that point). After the trade of AJB to New England, the stage is set for this USC product to take a top spot alongside DeVonta Smith in Sean Mannion’s new offense. Fair or not, the bar for Lemon’s impact will be somewhere near Brown’s best seasons in Philadelphia — and the rookie could be primed for an exciting start against the Washington secondary. [BLG Note: Two former Eagles players also made this list— The aforementioned Brown for the Patriots and Jaelan Phillips for the Panthers.]\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/40699880/fantasy-football-injuries-position-battles-nfl-news-analysis\">Fantasy football buzz: Five players with breakout potential in IDP leagues – ESPN</a> Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles: With A.J. Brown now in New England, Lemon has a clear path to playing the No. 2 role behind top wideout DeVonta Smith in a Philly offense that will have more timing throws (and under-center snaps) for quarterback Jalen Hurts under new coordinator Sean Mannion. Lemon has the foot quickness to separate, and he will accelerate through the ball to create immediate space after the catch. He’s a coverage manipulator in the route tree. We saw that on his USC tape. In that mock we did earlier this week, I drafted Lemon in the 10th round. That’s really good value for a rookie who can produce some WR2 weeks this season.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia-eagles-analysis/177430/which-team-poses-the-biggest-threat-to-the-eagles-nfc-east-threepeat\">Which team poses the biggest threat to the Eagles’ NFC East threepeat? – BGN</a> The Eagles are the favorites to win the NFC East for a third consecutive year, something that had not been done since the Eagles won four-straight NFC East titles from 2001-2004. The Eagles should have no problems threepeating—but, they could receive a challenge from a team that has gotten gradually better over the last few years, and that’s the New York Giants, who split with the Eagles last season. It may seem strange here, considering the Giants finished 4-13 last season—the second-worst record in the NFC behind the 3-14 Arizona Cardinals.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-mailbag-create-nfl-starting-22-choosing-no-more-than-one-player-per-team-2026/\">Eagles mailbag: Create an NFL starting 22, choosing no more than one player per team – PhillyVoice</a> Question from @eagsfans: In this new offense please predict order of total receptions: DeVonta, Goedert? Then… Wicks? … DeVonta is going to see a healthy uptick in targets this year. He’ll be the No. 1 receiver on the team statistically by a wide margin. And then, yes, I agree that Goedert will probably be second behind DeVonta. Jalen Hurts trusts Goedert. He’ll probably have an uptick in targets as well with A.J. Brown gone. Third I’ll take Lemon. Barring an abysmal camp, he’s going to start, and in my opinion the Eagles traded up for him partly because they think he can produce immediately. Fourth, it’s a toss-up between Wicks and Brown. I think Wicks will play more snaps because he’s a very willing and able blocker, which is going to appeal to Sirianni. But I think Brown is being a little slept on and will have more receptions. Barring one season in which he only played in two games, he has gone over 500 receiving yards in all six of his other NFL seasons. He is a legitimate professional receiver with speed, quickness, and good hands.\n\n<a href=\"https://igglesblitz.com/2026/07/coaching/\">Coaching – Iggles Blitz</a> Nick Sirianni is a Super Bowl winning coach. He is also a lightning rod for criticism. Part of that comes from being the coach of the Eagles, one of the most high profile jobs in pro football. Part is Sirianni’s persona, which can be over the top. Some also question what he does since he has an offensive background, but doesn’t call plays or run the offense. Let’s compare him to another coach. Sean Payton has 184 career wins, a .630 winning percentage, and a SB win of his own. He is one of the best offensive minds in the game and his teams have led the league in scoring three times. They were Top 10 in points 12 different seasons. Payton would need to win another SB to be a legit HOF candidate, but there is no doubting he’s been a terrific coach over the years. Sirianni has more SB appearances. He’s got a .694 winning percentage. Each guy has one Lombardi. And Payton had a HOF QB and Top 5 all-time passer when he won his title. Payton has stood the test of time. We’ll have to see how Sirianni’s career plays out. These are coaches with different styles, strengths and backgrounds. Both are highly successful. You would think with Payton’s offensive acumen that he would have had more postseason success. He’s got 10 playoff wins in 18 years. Sirianni has 6 wins in five years.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/kevin-patullo-offense-randall-cunningham-jalen-hurts/741917/\">Roob’s Observations: Understanding just how predictable the 2025 Eagles were – NBCSP</a> JUST HOW PREDICTABLE WERE THEY? The Kevin Patullo offense wasn’t the worst in the NFL. Most weeks, the Eagles got off to pretty good starts, and their 6.1 points per game in the first quarter was 4th-highest in the league. They only trailed through the first quarter four times in 17 regular-season games. But as games went on, other teams adjusted and the Eagles didn’t. They couldn’t. Get this: The Eagles scored 43 offensive touchdowns last year and nearly half of them – 19 of 43 – came on their first three drives. All their other drives combined – and they averaged 10.4 drives per game – generated just 24 touchdowns. They scored a TD on 38 percent of their first three drives (19 of 50) but on just 19 percent of their drives from their fourth drive through the end of the game (24 of 127). Here’s more: The Eagles averaged 6.4 yards per play on their first three drives (15th-highest in the league) but just 5.5 yards per play after that (25th-highest). They averaged 36.3 yards on their first three drives (9th-highest in the league) but only 25.7 yards per drive after that (26th-highest in the league. The talent was there and we saw it week after week early in games. Talent wasn’t the issue. An over-matched play-caller was. Once opposing defensive coaches figured out how the Eagles were attacking, they made adjustments to slow them down, and Patullo and the Eagles’ offensive coaches couldn’t adjust back. And that’s why week after week their offense dried up after good starts. They just kept getting out-coached.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/why-eagles-should-have-brought-in-competition-for-jake-elliott-01kx9221ye4e\">Why Eagles Should Have Brought In Competition For Jake Elliott – SI</a> Now the Eagles will push back that there is no competition when specialists are “running unopposed.” The belief is that the next option is a phone call away if the production-level is not up to snuff. Almost certainly Elliott has to be on a shorter leash this time around. However, there is something to the idea of being pushed in practice every day by another player with boots on the ground even if the competition is nominal. Especially for someone like Elliott, a jack of all trades as an athlete who has a very competitive streak. Whether he’s playing golf, table tennis or softball Elliott is known as a killer in the Eagles’ locker room and recently defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, a pretty solid golfer, joked on “Exciting Mics: he wants nothing to do with Elliott on the links. A daily competition would only help Elliott to regain his consistent stroke on the football field. The Eagles did take a look at former Marshall and North Carolina kicker Rece Verhoff as a tryout player during rookie camp but decided not to bring him in.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wcjb.com/video/2026/07/12/eagles-cb-quinyon-mitchell-hosts-youth-football-camp-williston/\">Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell hosts youth football camp in Williston – WCJB</a> Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell returned to his hometown Saturday to host his annual youth football camp, giving local children the opportunity to learn the game from a player who grew up in their community.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-analysis/209406/offseason-optimism-nfl-parity-playoffs\">Why Cowboys fans are allowed to be optimistic about 2026 – Blogging The Boys</a> At this point in time, other teams are no different. Or do you think Eagles fans, bless their little kelly-green hearts, are sitting there going “stop all this postseason talk, you are way too optimistic“? Training camps are still more than a month away, and the opening game is even further away, but all 32 teams are going into the season hopeful that This Could Be The Year. Because in the parity-driven NFL, last season doesn’t matter. Fact is, the ‘competitive balance’ in the league gives each team hope of finishing at the top of the standings regardless of its record the previous season. Sometimes for no other reason than that other teams in the division are even worse. In the NFL, this is called parity.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/the-5-oclock-club/422851/washington-commanders-favored-road-game-nfl-week-12-vs-cardinals-arizona\">Commanders favored on the road in Week 12 vs Cardinals in Arizona – Hogs Haven</a> In 2026, the Commanders will, like every other team in the NFL, play 17 games against 14 opponents. 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Harbaugh brings credibility to the head coaching position and to the organization that has not existed since Tom Coughlin coached the Giants. Harbaugh is 14th on the all-time win list for coaches with 180 regular-season victories. He has coached in 24 playoff games, sixth-most of all-time. In 18 years with the Baltimore Ravens, his teams won fewer than eight games just one time. The Ravens made the playoffs in 12 of those 18 seasons. They won a Super Bowl. Harbaugh has brought much more to New York than a resume filled with gaudy accomplishments. He has brought a presence, a force of will, an uncommon energy, and an expectation of daily excellence that have changed the Giants organization for the better.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/post/Hg1_6LpExDOx\">2026 NFL Predictions Grid – SB Nation</a> We want to do something fun in the lead up to the the 2026 NFL season. Instead of simply predicting who will win each division, we are going to bring vibes into the conversation. Each week, with your help, we will fill in the grid with the team you all think best fits the description. 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Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783887852;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"A.J. 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Shane Steichen also acknowledged the obvious challenge, noting that Taylor is difficult to take off […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3550:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nColts running backs coach DeAndre Smith made it clear that <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-want-to-find-ways-to-take-some-of-that-workload-off-jonathan-taylor\">Indianapolis wants to be careful with Jonathan Taylor’s workload this season</a>, saying the team “definitely need to find ways to take some of that workload off” its star running back. Shane Steichen also acknowledged the obvious challenge, noting that Taylor is difficult to take off the field when he is running well.\n\nBoth things can be true; the Colts should want to protect Taylor over the course of a long season, especially given how much he has carried the offense in recent years. At the same time, this is still one of the best running backs in football, and if Indianapolis wants to win important games, Taylor has to remain the centerpiece of the offense.\n\nThe workload numbers explain the concern. In 2024, Taylor had 303 carries and 321 total touches in only 14 games. That works out to 21.6 carries and 22.9 touches per game. In 2025, he played all 17 games and handled 323 carries with 369 total touches, averaging 19.0 carries and 21.7 touches per game.\n\nOver his career, Taylor’s 17-game average sits at 314 carries, 38 receptions and 352 total touches. That is a massive workload for any running back, especially one who has been the focal point of the Colts’ offense since entering the league.\n\nThis also connects to the bigger running back wall conversation. <a href=\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/2025/6/8/24438375/running-back-wall-2025-update-how-many-quality-years-does-jonathan-taylor-have-left\">As I wrote earlier last offseason</a>, Taylor’s total touch count is climbing into the range where the long-term wear becomes harder to ignore. That does not mean he is about to fall off immediately, but it does mean the Colts should be thinking beyond one season. Taylor is still great, but running backs only have so many high-volume years before the decline risk grows.\n\nThat is why reducing his workload makes sense in theory. The problem is how the Colts do it.\n\nThey cannot take Taylor off the field just for the sake of sounding responsible. If it is third-and-short, late in a close game, or a crucial AFC South matchup, Taylor needs the ball. He is still the player most capable of controlling a game, finishing drives and making the offense easier for Daniel Jones.\n\nThe smarter plan is situational management. Do not overuse Taylor early in the season if the game script does not require it. Do not give him unnecessary fourth-quarter carries in games that are already decided. Do not force 25 touches against weaker opponents if the rest of the offense is functioning. Find another back who can steal carries between the 20s, handle a series here and there, and keep Taylor fresh without taking away the snaps that matter most.\n\nThat is the balance! The Colts should not be trying to turn Taylor into a committee back, but rather they should be trying to make sure his biggest workloads come in the biggest spots. If they can manage that, they are not weakening their offense. 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Yes, there are definitely some questions surrounding Mike Hall Jr.’s health and what Kalia Davis is going to be for Cleveland, but the talent in the room is undeniable.\n\nMason Graham and Maliek Collins could also form one of the top defensive tackle duos in the conference in 2026 if new Browns DC Mike Rutenberg can figure out how to utilize them effectively without Myles Garrett on the outside.\n\nBrowns DT Depth Chart\n\nStarter – Mason Graham Starter – Maliek Collins Depth – Mike Hall Jr. Depth – Kalia Davis Depth – Adin Huntington\n\nBrowns DT Expectations\n\nBest-Case Scenario\n\nMason Graham and Maliek Collins form a top-tier defensive tackle duo and perform even better than they did in 2025, which was already above-average. \n\nMike Hall Jr. also figures out a way to stay healthy and becomes a solid rotational interior pass rusher behind Collins at 3-technique. Kalia Davis, who was signed this offseason for his all-around skill set and motor, ends up being a perfect replacement for Shelby Harris as well. Adin Huntington continues to develop into a more athletic version of Sam Kamara, providing quality snaps everywhere along the defensive line.\n\nWorst-Case Scenario\n\nMason Graham somehow regresses and underperforms in year two, and Maliek Collins ends up being the only quality contributor in the middle of Cleveland’s defense in 2026.\n\nMike Hall Jr. can’t overcome his lower-body injuries and ends up being closer to retirement than a legitimate contributor for the Browns. Kalia Davis and Adin Huntington show flashes but are ultimately inconsistent.\n\nBrowns DT Roster\n\nImproved or Worse Than 2025’s Version\n\nHonestly, it all depends on how Mason Graham looks in 2026. 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Training camps are still a couple of weeks off. The big free agency news is done, and outside of some notable off-field player actions (more later), there really isn’t much to say about the NFL season. However, that does not mean that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4032:\"\n\n\n \n DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: Terrion Arnold #6 of the Detroit Lions runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEarly to mid-July is perhaps the deadest of times on the NFL calendar. Training camps are still a couple of weeks off. The big free agency news is done, and outside of some notable off-field player actions (more later), there really isn’t much to say about the NFL season. However, that does not mean that the Texans are sitting idly by just waiting for the opening of training camp. There is always the quest to upgrade the roster, looking to add some sort of depth. This is a constant of a team’s front office, and early/mid July is no exception. This past week, one such workout garnered some attention. The Houston Texans apparently brought in CB <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArnoTe00.htm\">Terrion Arnold</a> for a workout. Arnold, a 2024 1st round pick out of Alabama for the Detroit Lions, would add some depth at the CB/DB position for the Texans. He would also likely come at a bargain, providing veteran depth at a relatively cap-friendly figure. \n\nA just-released veteran getting a workout from another team…so how is that newsworthy? Well, if you haven’t been able to look away from all of the World Cup activity at NRG/Reliant/[Stadium name redacted due to FIFA regulations], Arnold was released from the Lions for what most might consider a good reason. Arnold is currently awaiting trial for <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49172395/lions-terrion-arnold-arrested-faces-felony-charges-kidnapping-armed-robbery\">charges of kidnapping and robbery</a> from actions stemming from a major dispute in Florida this past February. He was able to meet a $1M bond, and as of July 10, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49325177/no-gps-tracker-terrion-arnold-work-nfl-teams\">was not required to wear a GPS tracker,</a> which would allow him to continue his NFL career, pending his trial. He is under house arrest, with the exception of leaving his residence for work and other legal related matters. The work condition is important as that means he could play on a team while awaiting trial. \n\nFrom a football perspective, Arnold could offer some depth for an already strong, but top-heavy secondary, However, Houston making such a move is not something you see often. Historically, the Texans tend to avoid employing players with significant off-field baggage, or at least, those who come in with known baggage. It wasn’t that long ago that the specter of Deshaun Watson and all his legal woes hampered the team, so it would be a bit surprising to see Houston gamble on a player that might arguably be in worse legal jeopardy. If Arnold’s legal problems got too much, the franchise could cut him with little trouble. Even non-criminal but potentially damaging franchise distractions have gotten off-loaded fairly quickly on this team (reference Gardner-Johnson, CJ). Still, for any long-time Texans watchers, this type of move is a bit…unusual. \n\nIt is not as if Arnold is limited to just Houston. Several other teams inquired about employing his services, and Arnold is expected to work out with other teams before camps open. Of course, any team that would take him on must be ready for a myriad of negative publicity as well as any legal requirements that may take Arnold off the field. Perhaps Ryans and the Texans coaching staff think they can handle Arnold and all of that baggage. Whether Arnold actually wears the Battle Red is yet to be determined, pending the outcome of other workouts and other issues. \n\nStill, what do you, said denizens of the interwebs, think? Let your (respectful) take be known below. \";s:4:\"date\";i:1783872000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Battle Red Blog\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:23:\"Houston Texans Analysis\";i:1;s:26:\"Houston Texans Depth Chart\";i:2;s:24:\"Houston Texans Offseason\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11661;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terrion Arnold\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3161;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7f75cd7f71e398751e12fa524563050a\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Summer scouting: Can Minnesota guard Greg Johnson catch the Giants’ eye?\";s:4:\"link\";s:139:\"https://www.bigblueview.com/nfl-draft-scouting-report-profiles/165076/summer-scouting-can-minnesota-guard-greg-johnson-catch-the-giants-eye\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"The New York Giants finally feel good about their offensive line heading into the 2026 season. 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That could make Minnesota left guard Greg Johnson, who enters the season with a round 3 grade on the consensus big board, one of the players to watch for the giants. He has a number of traits that could appeal to the Giants if they turn to the draft for Runyan’s replacement. \n\nWhat does Johnson bring to the field? And can he take the next step to become a player the Giants should target?\n\nWhat he does well\n\nJohnson has great size for an offensive lineman and is listed at 6-foot-6, 325 pounds. He looks the part with a big, thick frame, particularly in his lower half. Despite his obvious size, he moves well for an interior lineman and was even able to be an emergency starter at tackle. Johnson started two games at tackle for Minnesota, one at left tackle and one at right tackle. \n\nJohnson is quick out of his stance and shows the ability to fire forward on downhill runs with good explosiveness as well as pad level. He has the power to displace defenders and distort the line of scrimmage when he engages with good leverage and drives. Likewise, Johnson has enough athleticism to execute zone blocking techniques, work to the second level off of double teams, or get out in front of screens. \n\nMinnesota uses a relatively diverse running scheme, and Johnson played well in both downhill gap schemes as well as both inside and outside zone schemes. \n\nHis athleticism also shows up in pass defense. Johnson has enough mobility to mirror most interior defenders as well as redirect to account for loopers on stunts and twists, or pick up interior blitzers. His strength allows him to anchor against power rushers, as well as stonewall speed rushers as long as he’s able to get a piece of them. \n\nFinally, Johnson plays with excellent competitive toughness. Not only does he strive to sustain his blocks for as long as possible or actively look for work if he isn’t initially engaged, he looks for opportunities to have the last word. Johnson plays with a definite nasty streak and consistently ends plays with an extra shove or attempts to leave his opponent on the ground. \n\nWhat he needs to work on\n\nThe biggest issue in Johnson’s game comes down to consistency in technique. \n\nJohnson has the ability to play with excellent leverage, getting under defenders’ pads and driving them off the ball or stonewalling pass rushers. However, he can have a tendency to allow his pads to rise or get out over his skis trying to make a block. In those cases, both his power and balance can be compromised and create opportunities for the defender.\n\nJohnson also needs to be more consistent in his hand placement. He has the ability to dominate the rep when he wins inside leverage and is able to truly lock onto defenders. However, there are a few too many plays where his strike either fails to land or fails to find his opponent’s chest plate. There might be some concerns regarding Johnson’s arm length, and he has a bit of a tendency to lunge at defenders when attempting to deliver powerful strikes. His worst reps come when he lunges at the same time as allowing his hips to rise, usually resulting in a loss or winding up on the ground.\n\nNFL coaches will love the edge with which Johnson plays, and he won’t want to dull that edge. However, he also can’t allow his aggressiveness to get the better of him and hurt his team.\n\nGame tape\n\n(Johnson is the Minnesota left guard wearing number 65. Note, this is a full game tape and also includes Nebraska’s offense.)\n\nFinal thoughts\n\nAs things stand now, there’s a real chance that Greg Johnson could be one of the highest-graded pure interior linemen in the upcoming draft. Of course, whether that translates to a Day 1 grade or a Day 2 grade remains to be seen. The upcoming draft is already highly anticipated for the talent at premium positions, but the offensive interior is always difficult to project outside of obvious stars like Quenton Nelson or Vega Ioane. \n\nJohnson’s size, athleticism, power, schematic diversity, and competitiveness could well appeal to a team like the Giants. He has the size and power to execute Greg Roman’s run schemes, the athleticism to be a reliable pass protector, and the competitive toughness to fit in a John Harbaugh offensive line. 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That means time is running out to finalize dynasty rosters before the season starts. Below are some of the bigger names to watch on social media.\nHitting the Marks\n\n\nNew <a href=\"https://x.com/YouTubeCreators?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@YouTubeCreators</a> video; How <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans</a> built out role for more \'confident\' Woody Marks for second <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> season. <a href=\"https://x.com/JoquaviousMarks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JoquaviousMarks</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/USC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@usc</a><a href=\"https://t.co/V0PJtjMEs7\">https://t.co/V0PJtjMEs7</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/syyQzYQtpC\">pic.twitter.com/syyQzYQtpC</a>\n— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/2074132835670147183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2026</a>\n\n \nFor a time, Texans running back <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993363/Woody_Marks\">Woody Marks</a> was seen as one of the biggest rookie draft values last season. Taken in the fourth round of the actual draft, Marks was flying under the radar during the off-season of his rookie year. The Texans had veteran <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9900099/Joe_Mixon\">Joe Mixon</a> coming off a 1,000-yard season and also signed <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992208/Nick_Chubb\">Nick Chubb</a> for depth, which made it tough for Marks to break through.\nBut as the season neared, it became clear that Mixon had a much more serious injury than previously thought. It ended up being so bad that he didn’t play a down all season. Chubb took over the starting role, but his 29-year-old body and 100-year-old knees were giving out halfway through the season. Enter Marks, who took over the starting job and had his dynasty managers salivating at the thought of having drafted a starting running back with a late-round rookie pick.\nAlas, it was not meant to be. Marks saw plenty of action, totaling nearly 200 carries, but didn’t do a lot with it. He totaled just over 700 rushing yards (for 3.6 yards per carry) and scored just twice. He didn’t add much in the receiving game either, totaling just 24 receptions for 208 yards and three more touchdowns. In all, he finished outside the top-30 among fantasy running backs.\nBut despite the disappointing rookie campaign, the Texans do seem to have a place for Marks in the offense this season. Will it be enough to be fantasy-relevant?\nDynasty Impact: The Texans made sure that Marks wouldn’t handle early down duties by trading a decent package (including a 2026 fourth-round pick) for <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992419/David_Montgomery\">David Montgomery</a>. But it does seem they want Marks for other things like passing downs, kick-offs, and more. If that’s the case and Marks can be successful at it, he’ll still have dynasty value.\n\nHis current ADP has leveled out now that it’s established that he won’t be an early-down or three-down back. He’s now a top 40 back and, according to our revamped <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/trade-analyzer/?teamA=9993363\">Trade Analyzer</a>, would cost approximately a third-round rookie pick whether it’s this year or next.\nIf you’re truly desperate for a running back and in a PPR league, that cost would be worth it. You won’t find many players who could see the field in that round anyhow. But make no mistake, Marks’ future is not as a starter, whether it’s your dynasty team or the Texans.\nJudkins Time\n\n\nAn AFC executive on Browns RB Quinshon Judkins:\n“He runs incredibly hard, faster in the open field than you’d think. I think he’s going to have a big year.” <a href=\"https://t.co/bJqCTX2diO\">pic.twitter.com/bJqCTX2diO</a>\n— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperNFL/status/2074881033225621545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n \nIf you don’t already have a ticket on the <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994171/Quinshon_Judkins\">Quinshon Judkins</a> hype train, it might be too late. The second-year Brown successfully survived the off-season with the Browns declining to sign any free agent running backs or drafting one with any of their 10 picks. It wasn’t guaranteed that Judkins would be in this position either. He had a solid, not great, rookie season, totaling 827 yards on 230 carries for a middling 3.6 YPC. But he did score seven times and played a small role in the passing game. But the Browns, and specifically new head coach Todd Monken, are going to ride him.\nThe hiring of Monken is what turned the Judkins talk into overdrive. In his last three seasons as offensive coordinator of the Ravens, Monken’s offenses never finished outside the top three in rush attempts. In his last two seasons, star running back <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/17959/Derrick_Henry\">Derrick Henry</a> had 300-plus carries in each season. Judkins dynasty managers are salivating at the thought of having a workhorse. What does it do to his dynasty value?\nDynasty Impact: Judkins was nearly a top-five dynasty running back to end his rookie season but moved down the rankings throughout the off-season.\n\nBut now, thanks to the lack of competition and the hiring of Monken, it won’t be surprising to see Judkins’ ADP creeping back up. Using our <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/trade-analyzer/?teamA=9994171\">Trade Analyzer</a>, it would take an early-to-mid first-round rookie pick to acquire him. If the pick is in the 2026 rookie draft, that’s a good deal. There are no other running backs of note in this class, outside of top pick <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994629/Jeremiyah_Love\">Jeremiyah Love</a>, and Judkins would be the RB1 on a lot of dynasty teams.\nMay Day\n\n\nThe Bucs seem to believe they\'ll over Baker Mayfield more than any other team would. This overlooks the possibility that Mayfield would take less from another team in March, just to make a point. <a href=\"https://t.co/vlL1h77FBg\">https://t.co/vlL1h77FBg</a>\n— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href=\"https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/2075192694620516655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 9, 2026</a>\n\n \nDynasty managers of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992192/Baker_Mayfield\">Baker Mayfield</a> have been on quite the rollercoaster over the years. From top overall pick to top-five dynasty quarterback to almost out of the league, Mayfield climbed the ranks again in Tampa and is now on another downslope but for different reasons.\n\nIt’s not that the league wasn’t sure if Mayfield could play – which was a discussion in 2022-23 – but rather his age and the talent around him, and it’s affecting his future pay. The three-year contract the Bucs signed him to two years ago is set to expire, and he, naturally, is looking for an extension. But Tampa hasn’t pulled the trigger yet, which is setting up some drama for the 2026 season.\nOn the field, Maysfield has seen a small dip in production. After two seasons of 4,000-plus passing yards, he failed to top 3,700 yards. He also threw for just 26 touchdowns after throwing 41 the previous season. Is there a reason to worry?\nDynasty Impact: It’s not just the Bucs wondering if Mayfield has lost a step but Mayfield’s dynasty managers. 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(Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nWhile former NFL MVP Josh Allen still has his sights set on leading the Buffalo Bills to their first Super Bowl championship, there’s another red, white, and blue squad that Allen hopes to lead to a title: Team USA.\n\nAllen said in a recent interview that he “would sign up tomorrow” to represent Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by hearing from Allen on what it would mean to play for his country at the Olympics.\n\nLet us know in the comments section how well you think Allen would fare in playing flag football for Team USA.\n\nJosh Allen has ‘always dreamed of competing for my country’\n\nAllen first expressed interest in playing flag football for his country last offseason, when the NFL owners signed off on league players participating in the sport when it debuts as an Olympic offering in 2028. At the time, Allen told reporters winning an Olympic gold medal is something he’s dreamed about for years, reaffirming that interest in going for gold in an interview with two-time Olympic gold medalist freestyle skier Chris Lillis.\n\n“I’ve always dreamed of competing for my country and being able to wear my own gold medal, but we’ll see how it works,” Allen said.\n\nThere are a lot of things that would need to be sorted out before Allen could be added to Team USA’s roster. For starters, Allen admits he doesn’t “know the ins-and-outs really of flag football. It was a much different game than I thought it would be. But I do think that if there is a potential space, I would love to do it.”\n\nThen there’s the NFL rule allowing a maximum of one player per NFL team to participate at the Olympics.\n\n“I don’t know if they’d want me,” Allen said. “I’m from California. It’s in L.A. I live here now. Who knows?”\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/07/10/josh-allen-2028-olympics-team-usa-flag-football/90873056007/\">Josh Allen says he’d ‘sign up tomorrow’ to play Olympic flag football for Team USA – Democrat & Chronicle</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/olympics/bills-qb-josh-allen-eyes-2028-olympics/71-57f1071f-6305-4165-8e9d-e519779301a6\">Bills QB Josh Allen eyes 2028 Olympics: ‘I’d sign up tomorrow’ for flag football debut – WGRZ</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-allen-on-flag-football-being-an-olympic-gold-medalist-is-a-dream-ive-always-had\">Josh Allen on flag football: Being an Olympic gold medalist is a dream I’ve always had – NBC Sports</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/sports/josh-allen-honored-play-team-usa-flag-football-2028-olympics\">Josh Allen says he would be ‘very honored’ to play for Team USA in flag football at 2028 Olympics – Fox News</a>\n\n\nEven more Bills news\n\nExamining who could have the upper hand between Alec Anderson and Austin Corbett in the battle to win the left guard job. Plus, learn why Josh Allen says it was “necessary” for the Bills to move on from Sean McDermott; see where ESPN ranks Buffalo’s roster among the other 32 teams; explore why Keon Coleman’s potential to contribute on offense could be impacted by the offseason additions at wide receiver; find out what Brandin Cooks thinks about his playoff catch that wasn’t ruled a catch; and meet the Bills fans who think O.J. Simpson deserves to be honored at Buffalo’s new stadium.\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_35ef067c-064b-43b3-9598-f81e4d947c0c.html\">Competition at left guard is Bills’ biggest position battle entering training camp – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/josh-allen-says-bills-coaching-change-necessary\">Josh Allen Says Bills Coaching Change Was ‘Necessary’ – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49231555/2026-nfl-roster-ranking-starting-lineups-projection-32-teams\">Which NFL teams have the best — and worst — rosters? Ranking every lineup from 1 to 32 – ESPN.com</a><a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/players-keon-coleman-floor-is-lower-than-you-think-after-bills-offseason-additions\"></a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/players-keon-coleman-floor-is-lower-than-you-think-after-bills-offseason-additions\">Keon Coleman’s Floor Is Lower Than You Think After Bills’ Offseason Additions – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/josh-allen-says-bills-coaching-change-necessary\"></a><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7425977/2026/07/09/nfl-bills-sean-mcdermott-brandin-cooks-catch/\">Brandin Cooks opens up on catch that wasn’t, play that ended Sean McDermott Bills’ era – The Athletic (subscription required)</a><a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/roster-bills-may-not-have-room-for-former-first-round-wr-who-wants-another-chance\"></a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/roster-bills-may-not-have-room-for-former-first-round-wr-who-wants-another-chance\">Bills May Not Have Room for Former First-Round WR Who Wants Another Chance – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/news/local/article_ad5cc383-8302-4a4d-98d6-ba8d10d51055.html\">OJ isn’t part of the Buffalo Bills new Family Circle. These fans say that’s a mistake – Buffalo News (subscription required)</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/bills/local-group-forms-petition-asking-bills-to-reconsider-o-j-simpson-s-removal-from-wall-of-fame\">Local group forms petition asking Bills to reconsider O.J. Simpson’s removal from Wall of Fame – WGR 550</a><a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/james-cook-bigger-stronger-faster-combined-with-oc-carmichael-could-spell-trouble-for-rest-of-nfl\"></a>\n\n\nBuffalo Bills articles recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136477/buffalo-bills-have-had-best-3rd-and-10-plus-yard-offense-in-the-nfl\">Low-key area where Bills offense has thrived with Josh Allen – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136540/buffalo-bills-2026-training-camp-position-battle-primer-wr-and-te\">Training camp position battle primer: WR and TE – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136382/91-buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-ilb-demetrius-flannigan-fowles\">Bills LB counting on experience to earn role for 2026 season – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136316/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-rb-ian-wheeler\">Bills RB Ian Wheeler could make noise this summer in Buffalo’s backfield – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/136494/buffalo-bills-2026-scouting-report-cornerback-dorian-strong\">Can Dorian Strong eventually be a Bills contributor? – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-analysis/135730/plays-that-defined-2025-buffalo-bills-at-houston-texans-week-12\">Plays That Defined 2025: Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans, Week 12 – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/136564/buffalo-bills-exploring-development-options-around-old-highmark-stadium\">Bills now exploring development options around old Highmark Stadium – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-12-2026\">Can you guess this Bills defensive back in today’s in-5 trivia game – Buffalo Rumblings</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783867987;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:18:\"Buffalo Bills News\";i:1;s:13:\"Web Rumblings\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5127;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Kyle Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4984;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Josh Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3164;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"88b6a5eefef24204b6a5700e61367ce6\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Commanders: At $2m, was Rachaad White ‘the biggest steal of free agency’?\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-news/424414/was-rachaad-white-biggest-steal-of-free-agency-nick-cross-ben-sinnott\";s:11:\"description\";s:319:\"The Daily Slop – 12 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles The Pewter Plank […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:20648:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Daily Slop – 12 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=hogshaven&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hogshaven.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nThe Pewter Plank\n\n<a href=\"https://thepewterplank.com/commanders-are-quickly-learning-what-the-buccaneers-already-knew-about-rachaad-white\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thepewterplank.com/commanders-are-quickly-learning-what-the-buccaneers-already-knew-about-rachaad-white\">Commanders are quickly learning what the Buccaneers already knew about Rachaad White</a>\n\nIronically, the Commanders’ running back stable might actually be more crowded than the Buccaneers’ entering 2026. \n\nThe Commanders have Jacory Croskey-Merritt returning after he rushed for 805 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie. \n\nThey also drafted Penn State standout Kaytron Allen, who rushed for 4180 yards and totaled 43 total touchdowns during his college career. \n\nJeremy McNichols, another former Buccaneer, is also lingering deep on the depth chart. \n\nBut White has the skillset to stand out and rise to the top of this group. At the very least, he’s the best equipped to fulfill the third-down role where he shines brightest, and he’ll emerge as a true asset on passing downs. \n\nFor a mere $2 million, White could prove to be the biggest steal of free agency, and one of the best values in the NFL in 2026.\n\n\n\nCommanders Wire\n\n<a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/07/11/washington-commanders-mclaurin-top-5-first-downs-per-run-route/90874787007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/07/11/washington-commanders-mclaurin-top-5-first-downs-per-run-route/90874787007/\">Fantasy Stats: Terry McLaurin with elite production stat despite 2025 injury</a>\n\nFor the first time in his career, McLaurin missed seven games due to injury. Even with missing those games, McLaurin was still in the top five wide receivers in first downs per route run.\n\n\nWR leaders in first downs per route run (1D/RR) in 2025: 1. Puka Nacua – 0.179 2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 0.165 3. Amon-Ra St. Brown – 0.135 4. Terry McLaurin – 0.135 5. Davante Adams – 0.134 6. Drake London – 0.131 7. Jaylen Waddle – 0.128 <a href=\"https://t.co/Mi67wvPIkh\">pic.twitter.com/Mi67wvPIkh</a>— Fantasy Points Data (@FantasyPtsData) <a href=\"https://x.com/FantasyPtsData/status/2075190732361544081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 9, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-could-unleash-their-biggest-defensive-steal-perfect-new-role\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-could-unleash-their-biggest-defensive-steal-perfect-new-role\">Commanders’ new defense can provide the spark to ignite Nick Cross</a>\n\nESPN insider John Keim is one of those high on Cross. After naming him Washington’s most <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49217071/nfl-nfc-east-cowboys-giants-eagles-commanders-dak-prescott-malik-nabers-jayden-daniels-jalen-hurts\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">underrated move</a>, he outlined how Jones could potentially use his outstanding physical attributes within his creative system. And if it has the desired effect, the Commanders <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-fans-6-million-reasons-love-nick-cross-signing\">will have a massive steal</a> on their hands.\n\n\n“Coordinator Daronte Jones’ system, if he copies what he did in Minnesota as pass game coordinator, calls for a lot of safety involvement — and having one who can be versatile. With the Vikings it was Josh Metellus, who would be moved around quite a bit. For Washington, that will be (Nick) Cross. He was a bit overshadowed in the spring, but his importance could be evident in the fall.”\n\n\nCross signed a two-year, <a href=\"https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/76972/nick-cross\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$13 million contract</a> with the Commanders. This includes a $3 million signing bonus and $6.05 million in guaranteed money, which is pretty cheap for a starting safety expected to be a legitimate No. 1 option in Washington.\n\nHe was among the league’s best run-stopping safeties in 2025, but there are some frailities in coverage on occasion. Finding the right balance will be key, and how Jones maximizes his skill set will be even more vital to the cause. There is no better place for <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/washington-commanders-newcomer-already-making-failed-free-agency-look-foolish\">Cross to take his game to another level</a>. Jones got this gig in large part due to his outstanding development of defensive backs. The possibility of landing the former Maryland star got his seal of approval, and considering how little else Washington did to enhance its safety options, a big role is almost assured.\n\n\n\nRiggo’s Rag\n\n<a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-forgotten-draft-gamble-shock-everyone-kain-medrano\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-forgotten-draft-gamble-shock-everyone-kain-medrano\">Kain Medrano has become Commanders’ offseason darling as he prepares to take on a larger role</a>\n\nHe will have to compete in a <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-defensive-shift-has-suddenly-put-key-playmakers-awkward-bind\">crowded linebacker room</a> that includes No. 7 overall pick Sonny Styles, free agency addition Leo Chenal, and returning veterans Frankie Luvu and Jordan Magee. As such, Medrano has his work cut out for him.\n\nWashington’s edge rushers will effectively <a href=\"https://riggosrag.com/commanders-finally-leave-failed-defensive-plan-behind-hiring-daronte-jones\">become linebackers in Jones’ 3-4 scheme</a>. That means the second-level unit will also have Dorance Armstrong Jr., Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, Charles Omenihu, and others battling for roster spots.\n\nThe presence of special teams coverage ace Nick Bellore also can’t be ignored, and Medrano’s best pathway toward a spot on the final 53 may be as his replacement. That will give him a foot in the door, with potential for an expanded role from there.\n\n\n\nCommanders Wire\n\n<a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/07/10/washington-commanders-president-mark-clouse-big-promise/90872340007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/07/10/washington-commanders-president-mark-clouse-big-promise/90872340007/\">Commanders’ president makes a promise to fans</a>\n\n“We will be the loudest stadium by design in the NFL,” Clouse said. “And this is gonna be a terrifying place to come play. I want it to feel, ‘Oh God, when do we have to go to DC?\'”\n\n\n\"We will be the loudest stadium by design in the NFL,\" Commanders president Mark Clouse tells BMitch & Finlay. \"And this is gonna be a terrifying place to come play.\" <a href=\"https://t.co/i97OGQ1Dsl\">pic.twitter.com/i97OGQ1Dsl</a>— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) <a href=\"https://x.com/1067theFan/status/2075334329614381278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 9, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nHeavy.com\n\n<a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/new-plan-ben-sinnott-more-involved/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/david-blough-plan-draft-ben-sinnott/\">David Blough plan may save Ben Sinnott</a>\n\nMaybe Sinnott won’t mature into a more prolific receiver, but there has been speculation his niche skill as a blocker will be <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/david-blough-plan-draft-ben-sinnott/\">used from a different position</a>. This strategy might make more sense as inspiration for salvaging Sinnott’s pro career.\n\nThe 53rd player drafted in 2024 can have greater value as a key cog in a more powerful running game. Making consistent gains on the ground will be essential to creating the play-action pass opportunities Blough wants for Daniels.\n\nPlay action only works if the run is a credible threat, and that credibility depends on the Commanders knocking open enough inviting running lanes up front. Sinnott and his fellow tight end John Bates, whose demon blocking skills have <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/tight-end-john-bates-secret-weapon/\">gone under the radar</a> for too long, are likely to be <a href=\"https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/john-bates-follow-rams-hot-trend/\">more important in Blough’s system</a>.\n\n\n\nPhotos\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-riggins-visits-practice#8b98fe5c-28e6-4795-9be6-df66952ba554\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/photos/photos-riggins-visits-practice#8b98fe5c-28e6-4795-9be6-df66952ba554\">PHOTOS | Riggins visits practice</a>\n\nNo. 44 watched practice at BigBear.ai Training Center and shared some wisdom with the guys\n<a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/vti7sl1w8adk6ldghwpo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/hl6cxuqtqqwsicjize68.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a><a href=\"https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/commanders/kbuiz7r60hkqw9gh2src.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\n\n\nPodcasts & videos\n\nThe TRUTH About Drafting Jayden Daniels… 2 Years Later\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209327/5-offensive-players-jaydon-blue-tyler-guyton-cooper-beebe\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209327/5-offensive-players-jaydon-blue-tyler-guyton-cooper-beebe\">5 offensive players the Cowboys need to step up their game</a>\n\nLT Tyler Guyton\n\nGuyton, the 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has struggled with both consistency and injuries in his first two seasons with the Cowboys. Because of that, the starting left tackle job is currently up for grabs heading into training camp. Guyton and Nate Thomas are reportedly in a head-to-head battle to earn the starting LT job, with No. 60 being the favored option. One of the two needs to step up, otherwise All-Pro LG Tyler Smith would have to kick back outside, further weakening the interior of Dallas’ OL.\n\n\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/nfl-reacts-survey/165115/survey-results-giants-over-500-nfc-east\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/nfl-reacts-survey/165115/survey-results-giants-over-500-nfc-east\">Survey results: Fans say NY Giants will be over .500 in the NFC East</a>\n\nSo, this week we asked you how many divisional games you think the Giants will win in 2026, and a full 85% of fans think the Giants will have at least a .500 record in the division this year.\n\nIt’s not unreasonable to believe that a defense that’s absolutely littered with high draft picks and elite athletes can be good with better coaching. Likewise, it’s also reasonable to think that a young quarterback who posted similar rookie numbers as Dan Marino and Justin Herbert (1), as well as Cam Newton (2) can become a franchise player. It’s also reasonable to assume that an offense with a franchise quarterback can at least be competent and give you a chance to win most games.\n\nThe Washington Commanders have real concerns around their offense and will go as Jayden Daniels goes. For all the talk about Jaxson Dart’s play style, Daniels has very real durability concerns.\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\n\nThe World Cup restarted the natural vs. artificial turf debate this summer. But what would it take for the NFL stadiums—which FIFA converted to real grass—to execute a similar setup for (American) football? A breakdown in my latest <a href=\"https://x.com/latimessports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@latimessports</a> story. <a href=\"https://t.co/humQhr5Htl\">https://t.co/humQhr5Htl</a>— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) <a href=\"https://x.com/byajperez/status/2075222821047845171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 9, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nBill Croskey-Merrott at #43 (his 3rd top-100 run so far) Marcus Mariota at #42 That\'s 5 Commanders runs between 41 & 100!<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/W4C4bmKRQJ\">https://t.co/W4C4bmKRQJ</a>— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) <a href=\"https://x.com/billhorgan2005/status/2076287331154464770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n5 . Big Jay. Dyami . Jaylin. Luke. Rachaad. Van. Ben. Hartman. The 🐐 ScaryTerry…and more . Enjoy! <a href=\"https://t.co/2MMtYiaCzM\">pic.twitter.com/2MMtYiaCzM</a>— Wale (@Wale) <a href=\"https://x.com/Wale/status/2075965789497094399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nWale repping the Terps while training with Terry McLaurin 🐢 <a href=\"https://t.co/KHaIcqqB4B\">pic.twitter.com/KHaIcqqB4B</a>— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) <a href=\"https://x.com/Terrapins247/status/2076033823813365938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nYou don\'t become the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history by accident. 💰<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> LT <a href=\"https://x.com/KingTunsil78?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KingTunsil78</a> dropped major gems on what it actually takes to perform at the highest level. It’s not just about the physical grind; it\'s a relentless mental game. He\'s already… <a href=\"https://t.co/G9xp0WRMGV\">pic.twitter.com/G9xp0WRMGV</a>— SleeperCommanders (@SleeperWSH) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperWSH/status/2076119367561961847?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nHere\'s one idea for Commanders to embrace old logo: Put Redskins logo in Ring of Honor along with John Riggins\' jersey retirement. <a href=\"https://t.co/h6ZhTkzyy7\">pic.twitter.com/h6ZhTkzyy7</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2075638143802286239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThey have a tribute to Blackie Wetzel at the current stadium and said earlier that they plan to have a similar one at the new stadium. <a href=\"https://t.co/iTP7lYcHaZ\">https://t.co/iTP7lYcHaZ</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/y5eUVeKGIG\">https://t.co/y5eUVeKGIG</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2075964049125191748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs replied to <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> DE K’Lavon Chaisson’s recruitment pitch on IG: “👀😈” <a href=\"https://t.co/FFuiMplhy1\">pic.twitter.com/FFuiMplhy1</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2075726132566020164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nA group led by San Francisco 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, a record sale price for an NFL franchise, per <a href=\"https://x.com/SethWickersham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SethWickersham</a> and me. <a href=\"https://t.co/OfX9S788hm\">pic.twitter.com/OfX9S788hm</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2076073755541950654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nEstate of Paul G. Allen Reaches Agreement to Sell Seattle Seahawks <a href=\"https://t.co/Pmv8i6FEp8\">pic.twitter.com/Pmv8i6FEp8</a>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https://x.com/Seahawks/status/2076075321674317863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe NFL informed every team in a memo this evening that Neeru Khosla, an educator and entrepreneur, will serve as controlling owner. <a href=\"https://t.co/UoJyAPtILa\">pic.twitter.com/UoJyAPtILa</a>— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) <a href=\"https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/2076084513264832716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n$194 million: How much Paul Allen bought the Seattle Seahawks for in 1997. $9.6 billion: How much Paul Allen\'s estate agreed to sell the Seattle Seahawks for in 2026. <a href=\"https://t.co/NXcesojGH4\">pic.twitter.com/NXcesojGH4</a>— Front Office Sports (@FOS) <a href=\"https://x.com/FOS/status/2076114016502456810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nIt\'s not yet certain when the $9.612 billion sale of the Seahawks to a group led by the Khosla family will be approved by NFL owners. The league may schedule a special owners\' meeting for late August. But that depends on the review of the deal by the league and finance committee.— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkMaske/status/2076136595707617752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe NFL wrote: “We have also commenced both review of key transaction documents and customary due diligence on the prospective ownership group. As this work progresses, we will report to the Finance Committee, which will review the transaction” before the owners’ approval vote.— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) <a href=\"https://x.com/MarkMaske/status/2076137970940186939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFormer Terp Nick Cross shakes the hand of Washington Redskins legend John Riggins, who’s No. 44 was just retired by the team 🐢 <a href=\"https://t.co/c9wvWdhDCi\">pic.twitter.com/c9wvWdhDCi</a>— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) <a href=\"https://x.com/Terrapins247/status/2075581023920787576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBelow, you can find three opportunities to meet <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Commanders</a> up close and personal. Intriguing players as well. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RaiseHail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/y7Sv1YF7SL\">pic.twitter.com/y7Sv1YF7SL</a>— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) <a href=\"https://x.com/Gcarmi21/status/2075973257610559500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783867233;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8136;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Rachaad White\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3165;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4de43fd03464d85185a0cf767c023440\";s:5:\"title\";s:66:\"Seahawks News: Sale of Seahawks to Khosla family all but finalized\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170523/seahawks-news-sale-of-seahawks-to-khosla-family-all-but-finalized\";s:11:\"description\";s:297:\"The wait is over. Or was it a wait? As loyal and informed Seattle Seahawks fans, we knew that after Paul Allen’s passing, the team would have to be sold at some point relatively soon. Fast forward several years. Looks as if the Paul Allen Trust, led by his sister Jodi Allen, have sold our […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8012:\"\n\n\n \n MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - DECEMBER 03: Engineer Vinod Khosla and Neeru Khosla attend the 2018 Breakthrough Prize at NASA Ames Research Center on December 3, 2017 in Mountain View, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe wait is over. Or was it a wait? As loyal and informed Seattle Seahawks fans, we knew that after Paul Allen’s passing, the team would have to be sold at some point relatively soon. Fast forward several years. Looks as if the Paul Allen Trust, led by his sister Jodi Allen, have sold our beloved squad to what seems like a pretty cool group of people. DO NOT fret more than a moment on the fact that the same interest owns a 3-ish% share of the San Francisco 49ers. Soon that share will be sold, per NFL bylaws. \n\nInstead, we here at Field Gulls implore you to explore the links below, and in and around the site, over the next several days. do your research, and get to know the new stewards of our favorite American Football Team, the Seattle Seahawks. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!\n\n#np The Distance by Cake\n\nSeattle Seahawks News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seasidejoe.com/p/seahawks-sold-to-sun-microsystems\">Seahawks sold to Sun Microsystems founder – Seaside Joe </a>Vinod Khosla is the new majority owner of the Seattle Seahawks\n\n<a href=\"https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/group-led-by-khosla-family-agrees-to-buy-seattle-seahawks\">Khosla family group agrees to buy Seahawks for reported record price – Seattle Sports </a>The sale, which is subject to owner approval, is reportedly for an NFL-record $9.6 billion.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seahawks.com/news/estate-of-paul-g-allen-reaches-agreement-to-sell-seattle-seahawks\">Estate of Paul G. Allen Reaches Agreement to Sell Seattle Seahawks – Seahawks.com </a>he Estate of Paul G. Allen today announced it has entered into a formal sale agreement with an ownership group led by the Khosla family, including <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinod_Khosla\">Vinod Khosla</a>, for the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise. The Khosla family will become the team’s controlling owner.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-sale-answers-to-five-key-questions-about-whats-next/\">Seahawks sale: Answers to five key questions about what’s next – The Seattle Times </a>We know who will likely be the next owners of the Seahawks, answering a question that has lingered for months. Here are the answers to five questions about what’s next.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article316476087.html\">Seahawks have sale agreement for an NFL-record $9.6B, with 49ers part-owners – The News Tribune </a>The Seahawks have been sold. For a record price. To an investor in their archrival.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/jul/11/new-seahawks-owners-should-take-note-of-how-allen-/\">New Seahawks owners should take note of how Allen family handled business | Commentary – The Spokesman-Review </a>If I were a ride-or-die, face-paint-wearing Seahawks fan whose mood was entirely dependent on how they performed each week, here are the 10 words I would tell the new owners: Congratulations on the purchase, now stay out of the way.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/seattle-seahawks-sold-group-vinod-neal-khosla-record\">Seahawks to Be Sold to Group Led by Vinod, Neal Khosla for Record $9.6 Billion – Emerald City Spectrum </a>Just a few weeks away from the start of training camp, the Seattle Seahawks will soon have a new ownership group calling the shots after a record-setting investment to purchase the franchise.\n\n<a href=\"https://seahawksdraftblog.com/the-seahawks-have-been-sold\">The Seahawks have been sold – Seahawks Draft Blog </a>Timing wise, it wasn’t ideal.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi/why-all-eyes-should-be-on-jadarian-price-for-seahawks-training-camp\">Why All Eyes Should Be on Jadarian Price for Seahawks Training Camp – si.com </a>In April, Seattle used a first-round pick on a running back for the first time since 2018. Jadarian Price could have an immediate impact on the reigning champs.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49318373/seattle-seahawks-2026-depth-chart-better-worse-same\">Did the Seahawks get better, worse or stay the same for 2026? – ESPN.com </a>After allowing the fewest points in the NFL, earning the NFC’s No. 1 seed and winning the Super Bowl in convincing fashion, the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks\">Seattle Seahawks</a> lost a handful of key players over the offseason. And then they nearly repeated as world champions.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49337716/khosla-led-group-agrees-buy-seahawks-sources-say-96-billion\">Khosla-led group agrees to buy Seahawks; sources say $9.6 billion – ESPN.com </a>A group led by <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/sf/san-francisco-49ers\">San Francisco 49ers</a> limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks\">Seattle Seahawks</a>, it was announced Saturday.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7439323/2026/07/11/seattle-seahawks-sale-vinod-khosla/\">Group including 49ers minority owner agrees to buy Seahawks for what is said to be record price – The Athletic </a>The Paul Allen Estate has agreed to sell the Seattle Seahawks to a group led by the Khosla family, which owns a minority interest in the San Francisco 49ers, the estate announced Saturday.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSS9tmgxb4w\">EMERGENCY POD! Seahawks Sold To Khosla Family – Hawkblogger </a>The Estate of Paul Allen has reached an agreement to sell the Seahawks to The Khosla family for $9.6B. The sale will become official in the next 1-2 months. I tell you my immediate reactions to the news on this emergency podcast edition of Real Hawk Talk.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZMPEzaM_Zw\">REACTION: Khosla Family Agrees To Buy Seahawks – Cause For Concern or Celebration? – Seahawks Forever w/ Dan Viens </a>The Seattle Seahawks ownership search has taken a stunning turn.\n\nNFC West News\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/92371/what-can-the-cardinals-expect-from-te-tip-reiman\">What can the Cardinals expect from TE Tip Reiman? – Revenge of the Birds </a>The Arizona Cardinals have a new offensive system. If you are a fan of the team, you know this; you just haven’t seen how it will actually work with live players. Team OTAs and minicamps have been the only glimpse so far.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/160328/2026-may-be-a-breakout-year-for-dominick-puni\">2026 may be a breakout year for Dominick Puni – Niners Nation </a>Dominick Puni is the only 49er on Bucky Brooks’ offensive breakout list. The PCL injury context makes the case stronger.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/143471/whats-next-for-the-rams-left-tackle-situation-following-the-latest-alaric-jackson-news\">What’s next for the Rams’ left tackle situation following the latest Alaric Jackson news – Turf Show Times </a>Jackson got good news in court this week, but it doesn’t clear up much for the Rams.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783864800;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:14:\"Pre-Snap Reads\";i:1;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3166;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"d878c3450f902393a11efa85003a4902\";s:5:\"title\";s:92:\"FIFA finds \"no evidence\" that ball hit wire in key moment of England vs. Norway quarterfinal\";s:4:\"link\";s:151:\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/fifa-finds-no-evidence-that-ball-hit-wire-in-key-moment-of-england-vs-norway-quarterfinal\";s:11:\"description\";s:76:\"Strange moment sparks memories of Will Reichard\'s field-goal try in England.\";s:7:\"content\";s:3687:\"\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n {\"unknownError\":\"There has been an error\",\"expiredError\":\"This video has been expired due to copyright restrictions.\",\"unavailableError\":\"This content is not yet available.\",\"georestrictedError\":\"This content is not available in your location.\",\"networkId\":\"169843\",\"adManagerUrl\":\"https://mssl.fwmrm.net/libs/adm/6.51.0/AdManager.js\",\"serverId\":\"https://29773.v.fwmrm.net/ad/g/1\",\"profileId\":\"169843:nbcu_web_jwp_cs_moat_https\",\"afid\":\"140315314\",\"caid\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_englandwire_260713\",\"csid\":\"nbcsports_embed_on_domain\",\"sfid\":\"\",\"adHocGroup\":\"FIFA World Cup 2026\",\"athlete\":\"\",\"businessUnit\":\"NBC Sports\",\"category\":\"\",\"duration\":\"384551\",\"event\":\"World Cup\",\"externalAdvertiserId\":\"nbcs_nbc_pftpm_englandwire_260713\",\"genre\":\"News\",\"guid\":\"nbc_pftpm_englandwire_260713\",\"league\":\"FIFA\",\"network\":\"\",\"platform\":\"PC\",\"playlist\":\"\",\"show\":\"PFT PM\",\"sport\":\"Soccer\",\"subtype\":\"\",\"team\":\"\",\"title\": \"Unpacking wire controversy around England\'s goal\",\"datePublished\":\"\",\"videoPageUrl\": \"https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-pm/fifa-finds-no-evidence-ball-hit-wire-before-englands-goal-v-norway\",\"availableDate\":\"2026-07-13T17:25:55Z\",\"expirationDate\":\"\",\"countries\":\"\"}\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Sometimes, life imitates art. And football imitates football.During a Vikings-Browns game in England last season, a field goal attempt by Minnesota kicker Will Reichard <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLeIkrI6WHg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apparently struck an overhead wire</a>. (The league strongly prefers that this <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-is-sensitive-about-will-reichard-field-goal-that-apparently-hit-wire-in-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not be mentioned</a>. So we won\'t.) During Saturday\'s England-Norway game in Miami, the ball apparently struck an overhead wire during first-half stoppage time of the World Cup quarterfinal, setting the stage for the decisive goal by England\'s Jude Bellingham.FIFA apparently would also strongly prefer that it not be mentioned.Via ESPN, FIFA claims there is \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49337953/england-norway-world-cup-goal-ball-camera-cable-jude-bellingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no evidence</a>\" that the ball hit a foreign object.The rules require play to be stopped with a drop ball to resume the action, if it\'s noticed. Because it wasn\'t noticed, England won possession of the ball and soon thereafter scored.\"Before England\'s goal in minute 45+2 against Norway, the sensor in the Connected Ball showed no peak in the \'heartbeat of the ball\' when in the air, and therefore no evidence that the ball touched the overhead wire and changed the movement of the ball,\" FIFA said in a statement.The snafu in the Vikings-Browns game, which will not be mentioned, eventually was attributed by the NFL to an \"optical illusion.\" (At first, the league said there was \"<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-didnt-have-clear-view-of-vikings-field-goal-striking-camera-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no clear view</a>\" that Reichard\'s kick had struck a wire.)<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://x.com/fifamedia/status/2076088395147723022?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here’s the clip</a> of the key moment from Sunday. 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In our Dynasty Rookie Draft Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.\nSituation\nName: <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994843/Josh_Cameron\">Josh Cameron</a>\nPosition: Wide Receiver\nPro Team: Jacksonville Jaguars\nCollege Team: Baylor\nDraft Status: Round 6, Pick 191\nMy in-depth, scientific analysis of the 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars passing game is: it was just weird. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993769/Brian_Thomas\">Brian Thomas</a> Jr was a non-factor. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994416/Travis_Hunter\">Travis Hunter</a> looked the part yet was lost to injury at midseason and never found consistency as an offensive weapon. <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993006/Jakobi_Meyers\">Jakobi Meyers</a> was added as depth at the trade deadline and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9993620/Parker_Washington\">Parker Washington</a> had weeks where he looked like the best receiver in football.\nLiam Coen was as advertised as a strong offensive coach, but fantasy managers were left to ponder where the points would come from outside of <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992494/Trevor_Lawrence\">Trevor Lawrence</a> and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9992398/Travis_Etienne\">Travis Etienne</a>. We did not expect them to add much to the receiver room, and the only additions they ended up making were sixth-round selections Josh Cameron and <a href=\"https://dynastyleaguefootball.com/player/9994201/CJ_Williams\">CJ Williams</a>.\nJacksonville is deep at the position and Cameron is a day three pick who has no guarantee of making the final 53-man roster. We are mining every corner of these fantasy streets for talent, however, so let’s dive into Cameron’s profile to see if there is some deep league appeal here.\nTalent\n \n \n \r\n \r\n SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM!\r\n Gain <a href=\"/premium-signup/\">Instant Access</a> to this resource and so much more!. \r\n Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content.\r\n You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! <a href=\"/get-dlf-premium-for-free/\">Find out how</a>.\r\n \r\n \r\n Want more info about DLF Premium? <a href=\"/premium-signup/\"> Find out more</a>\r\n Have questions or need some help? <a href=\"/contactus/\"> Contact Us</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n <a class=\"button-premium pure-button\" href=\"/premium-signup/\">Join DLF Today!</a>\r\n \r\n Already a DLF Premium Member? <a href=\"#popmake-1426036\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\"> Log in now!</a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n \n \n \n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783857622;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Dynasty League Football\";s:10:\"categories\";a:6:{i:0;s:7:\"Dynasty\";i:1;s:14:\"2026 NFL Draft\";i:2;s:18:\"2026 Rookie Update\";i:3;s:8:\"featured\";i:4;s:12:\"Josh Cameron\";i:5;s:7:\"premium\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13394;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Josh Cameron\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3168;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bb1a3031e0c1c59f110c0e6313c1e57a\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"Denver Broncos roster review: Cornerback Riley Moss\";s:4:\"link\";s:110:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-roster/179091/denver-broncos-roster-review-cornerback-riley-moss\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"Playing cornerback in the National Football League is extremely difficult. It’s an even tougher battle when you’re lined up opposite of an All-Pro caliber player like Patrick Surtain II. For the past two seasons, Riley Moss has been tasked with that challenge. And by most accounts, the former Iowa standout has performed admirably given the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5494:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 21: Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images \n\nPlaying cornerback in the National Football League is extremely difficult. It’s an even tougher battle when you’re lined up opposite of an All-Pro caliber player like Patrick Surtain II. For the past two seasons, Riley Moss has been tasked with that challenge. And by most accounts, the former Iowa standout has performed admirably given the immense number of targets he receives on a game-to-game basis.\n\nA third-round draft pick by the franchise in the 2023 NFL Draft, Moss spent most of his rookie campaign learning the ropes in a reserve role. The last two years, he has been a full-time starter for them across from Surtain. In that timeframe, he has started 31 games and played over 1,900 defensive snaps for the squad.\n\nIn the final year of his rookie contract, Moss will be a key player for the Broncos once again in 2026. Though his future with the franchise isn’t certain. Let’s discuss what to expect from the former Hawkeyes standout in his fourth year in the Mile High City.\n\n\nBroncos CB Riley Moss not thinking beyond contract year: \"It\'ll handle itself out like it always has\"<a href=\"https://t.co/pkT8rv4CCF\">https://t.co/pkT8rv4CCF</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/h70x6bLcea\">pic.twitter.com/h70x6bLcea</a>— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/AroundTheNFL/status/2074301119829000406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nPlayer Profile\n\nAge: 26 | Experience: Fourth Year | College: Iowa | Height: 6’0” | Weight: 193 pounds\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MossRi00.htm\">2025 Statistics</a>: 17 games played, 17 starts. 80 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 19 passes defended.\n\nRiley Moss’s 2026 outlook with the Broncos\n\nI expect the Broncos’ cornerback rotation to stay the same for the 2026 season. Look for Moss to be the starter across from Surtain with Ja’Quan McMillian getting the nod at nickel. Without question, it’s the best trio of cornerbacks in the NFL. There is absolutely no reason to change that up.\n\nSo how well did Moss perform last season? According to SIS DataHub, Moss was <a href=\"https://www.sisdatahub.com/players/9670\">targeted</a> 103 times in ’25 and only allowed 52 receptions. That 51-percent completion percentage allowed was one of the best in the NFL. On those 52 receptions, he allowed 720 yards and was credited with giving up four touchdowns. He also had a league high 19 passes defended last year.\n\nOne area of improvement for Moss would be <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MossRi00/penalties\">penalties</a>. Since being drafted, opposing teams have accepted 17 penalties against the fourth-year pro. Too many of them have been pass interference calls on third-and-long plays that have extended drives for the opposition. That’s something that definitetly needs to be fixed.\n\nAdditionally, I’d also like to see a few more interceptions or turnovers. He has had just one interception the past two years. Given the volume of targets thrown in his direction, it would be nice to see a few of those deflections turn into game-changing plays that give the ball back to Bo Nix and the Broncos’ offense.\n\nFinal Thoughts\n\nOver the past two seasons, Moss has played admirably for the Broncos. While many fans have been concerned with his penchant for penalties, the former Hawkeye standout has made a lot of big plays. He has certainly been worth his draft slot, though there is certainly has room for improvement.\n\nMoss will be the starter on the boundary opposite of Surtain for the ‘26 campaign. However, his future with the franchise is uncertain. Both he and McMillian are eligible for contract extensions. Given the Broncos’ cap situation, it’s unlikely that Denver will be able to retain both.\n\nA month ago, I asked who you <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/177692/denver-broncos-extension-candidates-riley-moss-vs-jaquan-mcmillian\">would prefer</a> the Broncos extend. Moss topped the vote with 56-percent. If he doesn’t get an extension in Denver, he will certainly earn a lucrative second contract on the free agent market. Regardless of how that situation plays out, Denver will need him to play at a high level this year if they hope to make their Super Bowl dreams come true.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783857600;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:21:\"Denver Broncos Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7641;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Pat Surtain\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3169;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"990202930ae146307e2e3b7830fd123b\";s:5:\"title\";s:54:\"Making a case for the Browns to sign CB Terrion Arnold\";s:4:\"link\";s:112:\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-free-agency/127969/browns-terrion-arnold-free-agent-criminal-case\";s:11:\"description\";s:302:\"The NFL does a great job of making news all year round. Back in the day, the season ended by Christmas, the owner’s meeting was a few weeks later in mid-January, the draft commenced in April, and training camp kicked off in July with the season beginning in September. And that was it. But now? […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:10567:\"\n\n\n \n SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Terrion Arnold #0 of the Detroit Lions looks on during an NFL Football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi\'s Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe NFL does a great job of making news all year round. Back in the day, the season ended by Christmas, the owner’s meeting was a few weeks later in mid-January, <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2022/4/25/23039980/history-of-the-nfl-draft\">the draft commenced in April</a>, and training camp kicked off in July with the season beginning in September. And that was it.\n\nBut now? Something is going on every single month for Cleveland Browns fans to look forward to. Most of it is well-planned out.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-roster-players/125609/browns-sign-cornerback-tyron-herring-waive-one-of-their-undrafted-rookies\">RELATED: BROWNS SIGN CB TYRON HERRING</a>\n\nThe Super Bowl is in February. Free agency begins in March, while the draft is held in April. May is the schedule release, while June is OTAs and players having over a month of time off before camp begins.\n\nUsually, athletes book a stay somewhere in the Caribbean during these 40+ off days. This downtime can make opportunities for them to get in trouble as well.\n\nSuch is the case for cornerback Terrion Arnold.\n\nA very talented corner, Arnold was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions and signed a four-year, $14.3 million contract. At Alabama, he was voted First Team All-American, First Team All-SEC, First Team Freshman All-American, and First Team Freshman All-SEC in just his two years of college football. He was a favorite player of Nick Saban and his wife, Terry.\n\nCurrently, he is unemployed. The Lions waived him recently on June 29.\n\nThe issue? He is officially charged with four counts of kidnapping, conspiracy, and four counts of armed robbery. Law enforcement documents state that Arnold came up with a plan against three men whom Arnold believed had stolen $250,000 worth of luxury goods and cash from his Airbnb rental in Largo, Florida.\n\nAll of Arnold’s charges are felonies in the State of Florida. He was released from custody after posting bond, which was set at $1 million, and was ordered confined to his residence in Tallahassee. Chief Judge Christopher C. Sabella denied the state’s request to keep Arnold incarcerated until his trial and is allowing the athlete to play football as his case endures. Presently, it is at the probable cause stage.\n\nAlthough the State asked for a GPS ankle bracelet, the judge ruled on Friday that Arnold doesn’t need to wear one. This allows him to work out for other NFL clubs and be signed, practice in training camp, and play in games. He has already been given a workout by the Houston Texans and, according to his agent, is scheduled for three more soon: the Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Jets.\n\n\nFormer <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lions</a> CB Terrion Arnold has had interest from the Texans, Colts, Seahawks, and Jets, according to his agent, Nicole Lynn, who testified today. The Texans had him for a workout, and Lynn said there\'s a \"very good likelihood\" Arnold will sign with a team within the next 45… <a href=\"https://t.co/H1z45dyHNE\">pic.twitter.com/H1z45dyHNE</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2075592858535407644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nArnold to the Browns?\n\nShould the Browns bring him in?\n\nCleveland has Denzel Ward and all his Pro Bowl hardware manning the left cornerback spot, with Tyson Campbell on the other side. On the depth chart, Dom Jones and Nate Evans are listed as backups to Ward, while D’Angelo Ross and undrafted rookie free agent Michael Coats, Jr. are behind Campbell.\n\nBut former DC Jim Schwartz used a lot of nickel situations for the cornerback position. It is expected that the new DC, Mike Rutenberg, will do the same. Listed at the starting nickel is Myles Harden with Myles Bryant as his backup. If the team had re-signed M.J. Emerson, this would have solved the defensive backfield’s structure.\n\nThis position is where an improvement could be inserted. Such as signing Arnold.\n\nArnold is just 23 years old. He has 4.5 speed with an amazing 37” vertical jump and is very intelligent. He played in 16 games with 15 starts in his rookie season and started seven games last year before injuring his shoulder in Week 5. After surgery, he was placed on IR and returned for three games later in the season.\n\nHis career NFL stats for two seasons: 24 games played, 22 starts, 91 total tackles, 0 tackles for loss, 18 pass defenses, 1 interception, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 90 targets, 50 completions, 55.6% completion ratio, 7 touchdowns allowed, and 7 missed tackles. As a rookie, he received votes for the “NFL Defensive Player of the Year,” which was ultimately won by new Browns defensive end Jared Verse instead.\n\nIn addition to Arnold’s legal issues, there is the matter of his play.\n\nDespite a very good rookie season, he has been plagued by inconsistent pass coverage, allowing over half of the passes thrown in his direction to be completed. The Lions, just like Cleveland, want their corners in man coverage. He does not possess exceptional recovery speed and has a problem keeping up with speedier receivers on deep routes.\n\nPlus, he has a “laundry” problem. He was tied for the league lead in pass interference penalties. Seven in his rookie year alone. \n\nGoing into this year’s training camp, Arnold was the Lions’ #1 cornerback. \n\nCrimes against Arnold\n\nSo, what exactly happened to make Arnold receive all of these charges? <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166168/detroit-lions-release-cb-terrion-arnold-after-arrest\">All of this information</a> was contained in police reports and/or court documents, covered well by our sister site, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166168/detroit-lions-release-cb-terrion-arnold-after-arrest\">Pride of Detroit</a>.\n\nThe summary of the crimes is noted as:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166161/report-terrion-arnold-arrested-facing-multiple-felony-charges\">Arnold faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery</a> from an incident in February involving three victims who were allegedly lured to an apartment, held at gunpoint, assaulted, and robbed. The scheme was reportedly in retaliation for a robbery in which Arnold reported to police hours before the incident. The charges could carry a sentence up to life in prison. On Monday, Arnold was set for $1 million bail after the judge ruled the state’s case wasn’t strong enough yet.\n\n\nAccording to the reports, Arnold planned and showed up to the above-mentioned crimes, but Arnold never went into the apartment. The three men were robbed of their belongings and allowed to drive off in the wee hours of the morning. \n\nArnold turned himself in at the Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County, which is the governing county for all cities in Tampa Bay.\n\nArnold’s attorney came right out and stated that Arnold had nothing to do with the incident. He wasn’t in the apartment at any time, and there is no reliable evidence linking him to the allegations. It was questioned whether law enforcement would be able to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt.\n\nHe was originally charged with kidnapping and armed robbery. The conspiracy charge was added later. \n\nIn the aftermath, Arnold has been labeled as having exceptional character and has never experienced any discipline in high school, college, or the NFL. <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166362/terrion-arnold-failed-draft-pick-brad-holmes-not-to-blame\">No red flags</a> for this young man who graduated high school with a 3.8 GPA.\n\nIt has been stated that the evidence against him isn’t actually as airtight as originally offered. A lot of alternate stories are circulating about what really transpired the night of the incident.\n\n\n\nShould the Browns bring Arnold in? He has talent and can practice and play games the entire time this case plays out. If he is found not guilty, Cleveland would have another cornerback with first-round talent in the house. \n\nThen again, it is probably a lot safer to obtain an unsigned free agent still out there who is not part of a criminal investigation. If convicted, Arnold is facing a potential life sentence.\n\n\n\nGiven the state of the Browns roster, is signing Arnold a risk worth taking or not something the team should get involved with?\n\nShare your thoughts in the comment section below\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=dawgsbynature&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.dawgsbynature.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783857469;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Dawgs By Nature\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Depth Chart\";i:1;s:28:\"Cleveland Browns Free Agency\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11661;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terrion Arnold\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3170;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e8161ef63291178cc1a81801db4bf09e\";s:5:\"title\";s:82:\"ESPN’s latest ranking reinforces why the Bengals went all-in for Dexter Lawrence\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-analysis/194087/dexter-lawrence-nfl-best-defensive-tackles-ranking-espn\";s:11:\"description\";s:337:\"When the Cincinnati Bengals made the blockbuster decision to send the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence, reactions were understandably mixed. Some questioned giving up premium draft capital for a veteran approaching 30 years old. Others viewed it as exactly the type of aggressive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5922:\"\n\n\n \n Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) during minicamp, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in downtown Cincinnati. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nWhen the Cincinnati Bengals made the blockbuster decision to send the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence, reactions were understandably mixed.\n\nSome questioned giving up premium draft capital for a veteran approaching 30 years old. Others viewed it as exactly the type of aggressive move Cincinnati needed after consecutive disappointing defensive seasons.\n\nA few months later, one thing has become increasingly clear. The Bengals didn’t just acquire a good defensive tackle. They acquired one of the NFL’s elite players at the position.\n\nThat sentiment was reinforced this week when <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49239989/ranking-nfl-top-10-defensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN released its annual survey</a> of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranking the league’s top defensive tackles entering the 2026 season. Even though he took a dip from his top-ranked spot entering the 2025 season — which saw his play drop a bit due to an injury he played through — Lawrence once again found himself firmly among the league’s elite—a testament to the respect he continues to command around the NFL despite coming off what many considered a “down” statistical season.\n\nRespect That Goes Beyond the Box Score\n\nOne of the more interesting aspects of ESPN’s annual positional rankings is that they’re built on the opinions of the people who spend all week trying to stop—or scheme against—these players.\n\nThose evaluators aren’t simply looking at sack totals. They value disruption, double teams, run defense, and the ability to collapse the pocket.\n\nThe little things that often don’t show up in traditional statistics but completely alter offensive game plans. That’s precisely why Lawrence continues to receive such high praise around the league.\n\nDuring a 2025 season in which his sack production dipped, opposing offenses still devoted significant attention to slowing him down, allowing others around him to benefit. His reputation as one of football’s premier interior disruptors remains intact.\n\nEven so, Lawrence came in at No. 7 on ESPN’s list after topping it in 2025. The highest vote he got was No. 3 overall.\n\n“Lawrence fell six spots, but the drop in his play isn’t that steep. The voting between the third and seventh spots was close. That said, Lawrence’s 0.5 sacks in 2025 were a career low, and he failed to make the Pro Bowl for the first time since 2021,” Fowler writes.\n\n“But no defensive tackle gets more attention from offensive lines. Lawrence faced a double-team 71.3% of the time in 2025, a league high for players with at least 300 pass-rush opportunities.”\n\nExactly What Cincinnati Needed\n\nIf there was one glaring weakness on the Bengals roster entering the offseason, it was the inability to consistently control the line of scrimmage. Too often in 2025, opposing offenses dictated the game.\n\nLawrence changes that equation immediately.\n\nHe’s the type of player who commands double teams before the ball is even snapped. That doesn’t just improve the defensive tackle position—it creates opportunities for edge rushers, linebackers, and blitz packages to become more effective.\n\nIt’s one reason Cincinnati paired him with veterans Jonathan Allen and T.J. Slaton while continuing the development of younger interior players like Kris Jenkins Jr. and McKinnley Jackson. On paper, it’s a vastly different defensive front than the one that struggled a year ago.\n\nNow Comes the Fun Part\n\nIndividual, much less arbitrary positional rankings, don’t win football games. But they do offer insight into how the league views players behind closed doors.\n\nFor Bengals fans, Lawrence’s standing among the NFL’s top defensive tackles should be encouraging. It confirms that Cincinnati didn’t simply add another starter—they added one of the most respected interior defenders in football.\n\nIf Lawrence performs in orange and black the way executives, coaches, and scouts expect him to, the blockbuster trade won’t be remembered for the high draft pick Cincinnati surrendered.\n\n“I think he’ll be rejuvenated there,” a scout told Fowler. “He wasn’t happy in New York. He’s got to keep his conditioning in check, but when he’s at his best, he’s next to impossible to block.”\n\nIt’ll be remembered as one of the defining moves of an offseason built around getting the Bengals back into championship contention.\n\nBengals Reacts\n\nIn this week’s Bengals Reacts survey, 48% of voters said they think the good guys will go 4-2 in the AFC North this year. 33% said they will finish 5-1. Either mark would likely mean a playoff berth for the Bengals, who haven’t had a winning record in division play since 2021.\n\nThis survey was brought to you by <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783851300;s:6:\"source\";s:12:\"Cincy Jungle\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:27:\"Cincinnati Bengals Analysis\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5847;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Dexter Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DT\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CIN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3171;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"88f62f0a4451afe0057f138bab8338f7\";s:5:\"title\";s:105:\"Seahawks to be sold for NFL-record $9.6 billion: Who bought the team, and why billions will go to charity\";s:4:\"link\";s:85:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-sold-9-6-billion-nfl-record-buyer-owners/\";s:11:\"description\";s:79:\"The historic price tag smashes the previous NFL record set just three years ago\";s:7:\"content\";s:79:\"The historic price tag smashes the previous NFL record set just three years ago\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783831350;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13286;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jadarian Price\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"SEA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3172;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8a18cf529111dceb21d68b1dd75a4d85\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Read the NFL’s memo to teams following Seahawks sale agreement\";s:4:\"link\";s:118:\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170490/read-nfl-memo-owners-following-seattle-seahawks-sale-agreement\";s:11:\"description\";s:341:\"The Seattle Seahawks’ three-decade run of ownership under the Allen family is winding down, and once the sale is approved by league owners the Super Bowl champions will be overseen by the Khosla family. It was announced on Saturday that an agreement has been reached to sell the Seahawks for a reported record-setting $9.612 billion. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3589:\"\n\n\n \n SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures, speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Day 1 at Moscone Center on October 28, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunch) | Getty Images for TechCrunch \n\nThe Seattle Seahawks’ three-decade run of ownership under the Allen family is winding down, and once the sale is approved by league owners the Super Bowl champions will be overseen by the Khosla family.\n\nIt was announced on Saturday that <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170494/seattle-seahawks-sale-nfl-record-vinod-khosla-group\">an agreement has been reached to sell the Seahawks</a> for a reported record-setting $9.612 billion. Vinod Khosla, who co-founded Sun Microsystems back in the 1980s, is required to drop his 3.1% stake in the San Francisco 49ers as part of this arrangement. The NFL has already sent out a memo to all teams regarding the pending transaction. \n\nHere’s the full text:\n\n\nFollowing a thorough sales process run by Allen & Co., the Estate of Paul Allen has reached agreement to sell the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family and several limited partners, subject to membership review and approval. Allen & Co. reported very robust interest in the Club throughout the process, with the Khosla group emerging as the Club’s preferred buyer among multiple qualified bidders. The Khosla family currently owns a limited partner interest in the San Francisco 49ers and would be required to divest that interest.\n\n\n\nThe Khosla family includes Neeru Khosla, who would serve as the controlling owner, Vinod Khosla, and their son Neal Khosla. Neeru Khosla is an educator and entrepreneur. Vinod Khosla is a tech investor who co-founded Sun Microsystems and currently runs Khosla Ventures, which he founded. Neal Khosla is the CEO of Curai, an Al healthcare company. Neal would be expected to have a significant leadership role in the ownership group.\n\n\n\nAllen & Co. has kept us informed throughout the process, and the Commissioner and League staff have had discussions with the Khosla family and its representatives.\n\n\n\nWe have also commenced both review of key transaction documents and customary due diligence on the prospective ownership group. As this work progresses, we will report to the Finance Committee, which will review the transaction in advance of the membership’s consideration.\n\n\n\nPlease let us know if you have any questions.\n\n\nThe memo provides us new information, which is that Vinod’s wife, Neeru Khosla, will be the controlling owner. Vinod has already made his initial tweet conveying his excitement. You won’t be hearing more from him (or, presumably, any of the Khosla family) until after the sale is final.\n\n\nExcited to be part of this great franchise. Also excited to see the money all go to a non-profit. No other comments till sale is final but more about us at <a href=\"https://t.co/TZClc4dwFd\">https://t.co/TZClc4dwFd</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/OEko8fjKs1\">https://t.co/OEko8fjKs1</a>— Vinod Khosla (@vkhosla) <a href=\"https://x.com/vkhosla/status/2076082658707452357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783818846;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Field Gulls\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:21:\"Seattle Seahawks News\";i:1;s:31:\"Seattle Seahawks Offseason News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13405;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Kaytron Allen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3173;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fd31b7209a4400431fb0a5548bd36979\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Dion Dawkins earns honorable mention in ESPN’s Top 10 offensive tackle rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:137:\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/136703/dion-dawkins-earns-honorable-mention-in-espns-top-10-offensive-tackle-rankings\";s:11:\"description\";s:346:\"In ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler’s latest survey league survey of executives, scouts, and coaches about the Top 10 players at each position we discovered how Dion Dawkins is viewed at the offensive tackle position. The Buffalo Bills offensive tackle did not make the Top 10, but like Dalton Kincaid, got an honorable mention distinction. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4437:\"\n\n\n \n Nov 16, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) celebrates Josh Allen’s first quarter touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images \n\nIn <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49248530/ranking-nfl-top-10-offensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49248530/ranking-nfl-top-10-offensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler’s</a> latest survey league survey of executives, scouts, and coaches about the Top 10 players at each position we discovered how Dion Dawkins is viewed at the offensive tackle position.\n\nThe Buffalo Bills offensive tackle did not make the Top 10, but <a href=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/136674/dalton-kincaid-earns-honorable-mention-in-espns-top-10-tight-end-rankings\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/136674/dalton-kincaid-earns-honorable-mention-in-espns-top-10-tight-end-rankings\">like Dalton Kincaid</a>, got an honorable mention distinction. Here’s what Fowler wrote about Dawkins:\n\n\n“A solid starter, plays with an edge, can be good in both phases but shows inconsistent effort.” — NFC executive\n\n\nI don’t know if I’m totally in agreement with that assessment, as I don’t think I’ve ever questioned Dawkins’ effort on the field. \n\nDawkins did absorb more criticism in 2025 after universal praise over the previous three or four seasons as he became entrenched as the team’s franchise left tackle. \n\nI sensed a slight regression from Dawkins — as his pressure-to-pass-blocking snap rate in the regular season increased from 3.7% in 2025 to 5.8% in 2026 — yet it wasn’t a precipitous drop from his already established borderline elite-level pass-blocking in the prime of his career.\n\nPenalties were often mentioned as a sign of his regression, yet in the regular season he was hit with 10 flags last season compared to 13 the season prior.\n\nAhead of Dawkins in the Top 10 were:\n\n\n10. Garett Bolles\n\n\n\n9. Joe Alt\n\n\n\n8. Andrew Thomas\n\n\n\n7. Lane Johnson\n\n\n\n6. Darnell Wright\n\n\n\n5. Laremy Tunsil\n\n\n\n4. Jordan Mailata\n\n\n\n3. Tristan Wirfs\n\n\n\n2. Trent Williams\n\n\n\n1. Penei Sewell\n\n\nThat Top 10 looks pretty fine and dandy to me. I don’t know if I’d be able to put Alt inside the Top 10 with his injury history — heck, it precluded Kincaid from the tight end Top 10 — and for as much as I revere the first-ballot Hall of Fame career Williams has had in Washington and San Francisco, I’ve long been a huge fan of what Wirfs can do on a football field (at either tackle spot) — he’s the second-best OT right now in my opinion.\n\nRegarding Dawkins, I don’t get the sense, he’s slowing down. He’s 32 years old which for any position in the NFL beyond quarterback feels old. For offensive tackle it’s still prime age for a high-caliber player, which Dawkins is. \n\nHeck, Williams is 38 in the middle of July, Johnson turned 36 in May, a few weeks before Bolles turned 34. \n\nDawkins has plenty left in the tank. \n\nRebounding to his normal level of play in the pass-pro department will drastically help his reputation and the Bills aerial attack in 2026. He should aim for single-digit penalties during the regular season too. On this note — here’s to hoping every refereeing crew understands the “snatch-trap” technique Dawkins deploys frequently is not a penalty. Because he’s so athletic and energetic on the field, Dawkins has always been a ferocious run-blocker. No concerns there whatsoever. \n\nIf either Williams or Johnson retire after the 2026 campaign, I believe Dawkins has a chance to be a Top 10 offensive tackle in this survey next year. \n\nHow do you view Dawkins going into the 2026 campaign?\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783796537;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Buffalo Rumblings\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:22:\"Buffalo Bills Analysis\";i:1;s:18:\"Buffalo Bills News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10236;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Dalton Kincaid\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BUF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3174;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"a98d8a145197c043b86c80733c46f6fe\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Daniel Jones cleared for full participation ahead of Colts training camp\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125391/daniel-jones-cleared-for-full-participation-ahead-of-colts-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:342:\"Daniel Jones appears ready to go for training camp. Jones said via video from James Boyd of TheAthletic.com that he has been “cleared to do everything” as he continues his recovery from the Achilles injury he suffered last season. Jones had already progressed to 7-on-7 work during the Colts’ offseason program, and he is expected […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3079:\"\n\n\n \n INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 11: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts participates in minicamp at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on June 11, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nDaniel Jones appears ready to go for training camp.\n\nJones said via video from James Boyd of TheAthletic.com that he has been “cleared to do everything” as he continues his recovery from the Achilles injury he suffered last season. Jones had already progressed to 7-on-7 work during the Colts’ offseason program, and he is expected to be a full participant when training camp opens.\n\nThat is an important first step for both Jones and the Colts.\n\nIndianapolis re-signed Jones this offseason hoping he could bring stability to a quarterback room that has been unsettled for years. Anthony Richardson’s future with the team remains uncertain, while rookie Riley Leonard is still developing. Jones gives the Colts their most experienced option, and being healthy enough to participate fully in camp gives him a chance to take command of the offense early.\n\n“I’m feeling good,” Jones said. “I think I’ve made a good amount of progress since minicamp and will continue to do that these next two weeks before camp and then all through camp. But I’m feeling really good and feel like I’m in a good spot.”\n\nJones also acknowledged that the injury is still something he thinks about, which is natural for a quarterback coming off an Achilles tear. \n\n“You still think about it. Probably will until you get playing and into games and stuff,” Jones said. “You’re putting a lot of time into it. It’s kind of the central part of all my training and all my time this offseason. Still thinking about but really happy with where I am.”\n\nFor the Colts, the health update removes one immediate concern, although it does not answer the bigger question. Jones still has to prove he can be accurate, strong and consistent enough to lead Shane Steichen’s offense. The Colts do not need him to be a superstar, but they do need him to avoid the type of quarterback instability that has hurt them in recent seasons.\n\nThe roster around him should help. Jonathan Taylor remains the centerpiece of the offense, the offensive line gives Indianapolis a strong foundation, and the passing game has pieces in Josh Downs, Alec Pierce and tight end Tyler Warren. If Jones is healthy and steady, the Colts should have enough support around him to compete in the AFC South.\n\nTraining camp will be the first real test.\n\nBeing cleared is the good news. 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I wrote in the conclusion to our top play of 2025 that everything after Keisean Nixon’s interception capped off the Packers’ win over the Bears in Week 14 […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:5129:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: Keisean Nixon #25 of the Green Bay Packers reacts towards Jaylon Johnson #1 of the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on January 05, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNow that our top plays are in the books, I’d like to offer one final coda to our look back at last season.\n\n2025 was really dumb.\n\nI wrote <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/83825/packers-top-plays-of-2025-1-keisean-nixon-calls-game\">in the conclusion to our top play of 2025</a> that everything after Keisean Nixon’s interception capped off the Packers’ win over the Bears in Week 14 seems pretty forgettable. That’s not to undermine the work of my colleague Tyler Brooke, <a href=\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/general/83736/packers-top-plays-of-2025-2-matthew-golden-finally-scores-his-first-td\">who rightly celebrated Matthew Golden’s touchdown against the Bears in the playoffs</a>. That should have been a game-sealing touchdown, and yet, well, we all know what happened.\n\nNixon’s interception really does seem like the last true high point of the season, and that’s dumb! A season that starts 9-3-1 shouldn’t have its last, best moment in Week 14. That’s a dumb thing that happened to us as Packers fans.\n\nAnd it’s hardly the only thing. Brian Gutekunst took great pains from 2022 through 2025 to assemble a deep and exciting cadre of wide receivers, yet the entire crew was hardly ever healthy together in 2025. Jayden Reed started the season injured, got more injured, and never really found his footing at all. By the time Christian Watson came back from his ACL rehab, Matthew Golden was dinged up. And even when the top options were healthy, 2025 third round pick Savion Williams had left the lineup with a season-ending injury of his own. It’s not as though Williams would have been any huge difference maker down the stretch, but it’s still annoying that we got to see so little of him. And beyond that, it’s dumb that the Packers’ top five receivers were literally never all healthy at once; part of the reason Golden even had a chance to score his playoff touchdown at all was because Dontayvion Wicks was in the concussion protocol. Dumb!. \n\nAnd not all dumbness has to do with injuries. I don’t want to belabour this point, but it’s pretty dumb that Matt LaFleur spent so much of 2025 trying to make the Packers into a power-running team, and they just weren’t. The offensive line couldn’t hack it. Josh Jacobs wasn’t healthy enough to carry the load. It just wasn’t working. It’s dumb to try to be something you’re not, and it’s even dumber to keep trying it after you know what you are.\n\nBut back to injuries and the havoc they wreak. Part of the reason they couldn’t get the ground game clicking was the offensive line. As much as the Packers’ wide receiver room lacked continuity, the offensive line was nearly as bad. Don’t get me wrong, the Packers’ offensive line may not have turned out to be all that good in 2025, but we never really got to find out. Zach Tom got injured early, as did Aaron Banks. And by the time they sorted out their injuries, Elgton Jenkins was about ready to call it a season with an injury of his own. And then Zach Tom’s second injury, this one much more serious, happened against the Broncos, and that was that. Whatever work the Packers had done on their line was just gone like a puff of smoke in the wind. Dumb!\n\nAnd there’s that Broncos game. The Packers were flying high, up 11 points on a team headed for a deep postseason run, and then they got the ball back with a chance to go up 18. But then it all fell apart. Goodbye Christian Watson (for a time, at least). Goodbye, Micah Parsons. Goodbye (again), Zach Tom. One game shouldn’t be allowed to be so dumb, but there it was.\n\nAnd the list goes on. The loss to the Browns. The loss to the Panthers. The loss to the Eagles. The second and third Bears’ games. Dumb, all of them! And rife with dumb, unforced errors that a better team could have avoided. Should have avoided. Failed miserably to avoid. Took apparent glee in inflicting them upon themselves. \n\nAnd I say good riddance to all of it. Our top plays countdown is over, 2026 training camp is just a couple of weeks away, and better things are on the horizon. If 2025 was dumb, 2026 need not be the same way.\n\nIt had better not be, at least. I’d say I don’t know if I can tolerate another season as dumb as 2025, but I know that if 2026 turns out the same way, I’ll be right back here again in the summer of 2027 waiting for another chance to get hurt again. 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Enjoy! Commanders links Articles ESPN Execs, coaches, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:22474:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nThe Daily Slop – 11 July 2026\n\nEditor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!\n\n\nJoin the conversation!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/auth/login?itm_medium=sidebar&itm_source=hogshaven&returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hogshaven.com%252F\">Sign up for a user account</a> and get:\n\n\n\n\nFewer ads\n\n\n\nCreate <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/feed\">community posts</a>\n\n\n\nComment on articles, community posts\n\n\n\nRec comments, community posts\n\n\n\nNew, improved notifications system!\n\n\n\nCommanders links\n\nArticles\n\nESPN\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49248530/ranking-nfl-top-10-offensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49248530/ranking-nfl-top-10-offensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Execs, coaches, scouts rank Laremy Tunsil among top-5 NFL offensive tackles for 2026</a>\n\n5. Laremy Tunsil, Washington Commanders\n\nHighest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: Unranked Age: 31 | Last year’s ranking: 7\n\nThe Commanders’ offense had a tough year on the field, but one bright spot was Tunsil, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44195693/sources-commanders-trade-texans-ot-laremy-tunsil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acquired</a> last offseason via trade from Houston.\n\n“Underrated to me and bulletproof in both phases,” an NFC executive said. “[He] has another gear that others don’t. Still violent.”\n\nTunsil gave up four sacks in 393 pass-blocking opportunities last season en route to a 91.5% pass block win rate. And to his credit, Tunsil was called for only five penalties after 17 the previous season.\n\n\n\nCommanders Roundtable\n\n<a href=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/matt-gulpin-adds-needed-versatility-to-washington-commanders-ol\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/commanders/players/matt-gulpin-adds-needed-versatility-to-washington-commanders-ol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Matt Gulbin’s ceiling is higher than his draft slot suggests</a>\n\nGulbin’s most realistic year-one path is as Washington’s backup center and interior swing lineman — the player who can step in at center, left guard, or right guard if an injury creates a gap. Washington’s projected starter at center heading into training camp is veteran Nick Allegretti, which means Gulbin has time to develop behind a proven interior lineman rather than being thrown into the fire immediately. That’s the best-case scenario for a player with one year of center experience.\n\nThe ceiling here is a starting center on a zone-blocking offense within two to three years. Every analyst who has watched significant Gulbin tape reaches the same conclusion — the power floor is legitimate, the leadership is real, and the trajectory of his career has been consistently upward. Three-star recruit to All-ACC honorable mention. Wake Forest backup to Michigan State team captain. Sixth-round pick to eventual starter. Washington has seen this movie before with late-round offensive linemen who outperform their draft slot. Don’t be surprised if Gulbin is the next one.\n\n\n\nCommanders.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-opponent-breakdown-cincinnati-bengals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-2026-opponent-breakdown-cincinnati-bengals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders 2026 opponent breakdown | Cincinnati Bengals</a>\n\nWill the Bengals’ defense improve? The Bengals’ defense has been it’s main weakness for years, but that could change in 2026. Lawrence, who the Bengals acquired in a trade, is a force in the interior of the defense, although he had a down season in 2025. The Bengals are banking on that being an aberration and Lawrence returning to the dominant All-Pro that he was for most of his career. Players like Mafe, who had 20 sacks in four seasons with the Seahawks, and second-round pick Cashius Howell should help elevate a pass rush that only recorded 34 sacks in 2025. Although Burrow’s injuries haven’t helped, the Bengals’ defensive struggles are the main reason they have not been a perennial playoff contender. If they can improve on that side of the ball, it could turn them into a serious threat in the AFC.\n\nCan the offensive line protect Joe Burrow? Burrow was only sacked 17 times last season, but that was mostly because he missed half the season with an injury. In the three seasons he has played at least 16 games, Burrow ranked in the top 10 most-sacked quarterbacks in the league, including an NFL-high 51 times in 2021. That hasn’t stopped Burrow from being one of the top players at his position, but it has played a role in limiting his and the team’s potential. There are some who believe the Bengals will be at or near the top of the conference, and they could be right if everything goes their way. However, reaching that goal will be difficult if the offensive line continues to rank near the bottom of pass block win rate like it did in 2025 (28th).\n\n\n\nBleacher Report\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25451983-predicting-every-nfl-teams-biggest-bust-2026-nfl-season\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25451983-predicting-every-nfl-teams-biggest-bust-2026-nfl-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Predicting Every NFL Team’s Biggest Bust of the 2026 NFL Season</a>\n\nS Nick Cross\n\nNick Cross is a proven starter who’s versatile but has glaring limitations. In four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, he lined up in both safety spots and in the slot. The 2022 third-rounder started in every game over the last two campaigns.\n\nWith more playing time, Cross’ lapses in coverage became apparent. Since 2024, he’s given up nine touchdowns while <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrosNi00.htm#all_adv_defense\">allowing</a> passer ratings above 99 in back-to-back terms.\n\nThe Washington Commanders needed a reliable coverage defender at safety in center field alongside Will Harris, who’s <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrWi02.htm#all_adv_defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allowed</a> passer ratings above 105 in five out of seven seasons. On a <a href=\"https://overthecap.com/player/nick-cross/10141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new</a> two-year, $13 million deal, Cross won’t fill that role adequately.\n\n\n\nSports Illustrated\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-roster-ranking-16-mike-sainristil-flexibility\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-roster-ranking-16-mike-sainristil-flexibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commanders roster ranking: No. 16 Mike Sainristil gives Washington needed flexibility</a>\n\nAs this list was being created, Mike Sainristil landing at No. 16 felt like one of the easiest rankings to defend, yet one of the harder players to fully define.\n\nSainristil is not ranked here because the Washington Commanders have already determined his role for 2026. He lands here because of his <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/sponge-mike-sainristil-daronte-jones-new-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pure football IQ</a> and his ability to play and make plays in multiple spots.\n\nThe difficult part about this one is now figuring out where he is going to help the most.\n\nFinishing the 2025 season with four interceptions and 12 passes defensed was a rather large accomplishment for a young corner on a defense with plenty of issues. He played well over 1,000 snaps, shifting between the slot and the outside.\n\nBut make no mistake, he does not have a perfect profile either. If he did, he would be much higher on this list.\n\n\n\nNFC East links\n\nBig Blue View\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165066/defensive-line-rankings-espn-leonard-williams-dexter-lawrence-giants-reaction\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165066/defensive-line-rankings-espn-leonard-williams-dexter-lawrence-giants-reaction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Defensive line rankings from ESPN have to sting NY Giants fans</a>\n\nLeonard Williams is No. 1, and Dexter Lawrence is also on the list\n\nNew York Giants fans are rightly concerned about whether or not the team has enough quality on the interior of the defensive line. That’s why newly-released rankings from ESPN of the <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49239989/ranking-nfl-top-10-defensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top 10 defensive tackles in the NFL</a> have to be painful.\n\nTwo former Giants stars, Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence are on that list. Williams, in fact, was named No. 1 on a list compiled using input from NFL executive, coaches, and scouts. Lawrence, coming off a down season, still checked in at No. 7.\n\n\n\nBlogging the Boys\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-history/209460/countdown-to-kickoff-top-100-iconic-games-day-65\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-history/209460/countdown-to-kickoff-top-100-iconic-games-day-65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We count down 100 days until kickoff with the most iconic games in Cowboys history; today is Day 65</a>\n\nSunday, November 24, 1991 — 1:00 p.m. ET\n\nRFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.\n\nGerald Riggs scored from the one-yard line to cut the lead to 21-14, and after Ken Willis answered with a 42-yard field goal, Mark Rypien hit Ricky Sanders for a 29-yard touchdown in the final minute to make it 24-21. But Dallas recovered the onside kick and finished off one of the biggest regular-season upsets in franchise history.\n\nThis game belongs on the countdown because it foreshadowed everything that was coming. The Cowboys…walked into the home of the eventual Super Bowl champions, beat an 11-0 team, survived an injury to Aikman, and looked like a young roster discovering its identity in real time. Dallas would win out from there, finish 11-5, reach the playoffs for the first time since 1985, and win a postseason game for the first time since the 1982 season.\n\n[In the playoffs, Dallas lost to Detroit 38-6; a week later, the Redskins destroyed the Lions championship dreams with a 41-10 drubbing in the NFC Championship game. Of course, Washington beat Buffalo in the Super Bowl to win the team’s 3rd Lombardi trophy].\n\n\nStill our year though <a href=\"https://t.co/Sh9kyLUbPa\">pic.twitter.com/Sh9kyLUbPa</a>— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) <a href=\"https://x.com/ScooterMagruder/status/2075662088261767425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\nNFL league links\n\nArticles\n\nPro Football Talk\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/daniel-jones-is-cleared-to-do-everything-and-feeling-good\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/daniel-jones-is-cleared-to-do-everything-and-feeling-good\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniel Jones is “cleared to do everything” and “feeling good”</a>\n\n[Note: Commanders play the Colts in Week 4 London game]\n\nJones ruptured his right Achilles in a Dec. 7 game against the Jaguars and underwent surgery two days later. He said Friday that he hit “a lot” of his rehab milestones before the mandatory minicamp and has gotten even stronger since.\n\n“I’m feeling good,” Jones said. “I think I’ve made a good amount of progress since minicamp and will continue to do that these next two weeks before camp and then all through camp. But I’m feeling really good and feel like I’m in a good spot.”\n\nJones admitted he is not over the mental hurdle of forgetting about the Achilles repair.\n\n\n\nDiscussion topics\n\nOver the Cap\n\n<a href=\"https://overthecap.com/should-a-team-have-claimed-terrion-arnold\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://overthecap.com/should-a-team-have-claimed-terrion-arnold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Should a Team Have Claimed Terrion Arnold?</a>\n\nWhile Arnold has a first round contract the money remaining in the contract is not that significant. Arnold was set to earn a guaranteed $2,098,974 this season and a guaranteed $2,750,961 million next season. Even for a bust first rounder (and Arnold was not a lock to start this year in Detroit) those are pretty fair numbers at about $4.85 million for two years.\n\nThough Arnold does not have much leverage, he no longer has any type of rookie contract restriction on salary now that he has been cut. While I doubt there is enough interest to offer him more than the minimum, it would make no sense for him to agree to any contract that runs more than one year in length. The team would pay him $1.075 million this season and then he would be a restricted free agent. The cost for a tender at the ROFR level will be around $3.8 million in 2027. It would be a bit more if they used the original round tender. That works out to about $4.875 million, slightly more than the original contract.\n\nWhile the prior contract was guaranteed and this new one would carry no risk, it is hard to picture a scenario where the NFL does not suspend Arnold. Any suspension would void out those guarantees anyway. Basically, its going to work out to a similar amount of money and you could have just had the player without having to potentially compete with other teams. While there is a PR component to this, considering teams are already bringing him in for a workout they are already going to take on the same negativity.\n\nClaiming the contract also comes with other benefits. If he plays really well the team that claims the contract would hold the rights to his fifth year option. If he gets suspended the team should hold the rights to collect signing bonus money that was paid by the Lions. Those forfeiture rights transfer to the new team so if he lands in jail and breaches the contract the claiming team is in line to collect $1.8 million per year. It is fair to say “good luck getting that”, but it would still be their right. If he misses a handful of games via suspension and he plays football the team would definitely get that amount back as they have the ability to take that out of his salary.\n\nBasically, the only way this makes sense for a team is if they sign him to a two year contract for the minimum of $2.265 million for two years. Why would he take that? He shouldn’t as it makes no sense and if there are four teams showing interest he shouldn’t have to take that. I think the right path here [would have been] just to claim the contract and see how things play[ed] out.\n\n\n\naBit o’Twitter\n\n\nRelentless.<a href=\"https://t.co/VNH97Qu9TN\">https://t.co/VNH97Qu9TN</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/E5rDPCA5jV\">pic.twitter.com/E5rDPCA5jV</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2075742869671829839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n\"Riggins is gone\" 🗣️ <a href=\"https://t.co/s0qvJDeFtc\">pic.twitter.com/s0qvJDeFtc</a>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href=\"https://x.com/Commanders/status/2075622073838526830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nI want everyone to know my deep sense of gratitude to Josh Harris and the entire Burgundy and Gold organization for this honor. But this recognition is not for me alone. It should be shared with my forever teammates, coaches, and ultimately YOU, the fans. You and I are… <a href=\"https://t.co/Qf99W5MZt3\">pic.twitter.com/Qf99W5MZt3</a>— John Riggins (@riggo44) <a href=\"https://x.com/riggo44/status/2075614332432326911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nJohn Riggins and the 5:00 club. <a href=\"https://t.co/0d1mWmlCii\">pic.twitter.com/0d1mWmlCii</a>— Old Time Football 🏈 (@Ol_TimeFootball) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ol_TimeFootball/status/1555282962568007681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2022</a>\n\n\n\nWashington Commanders Team President Mark Clouse says on <a href=\"https://x.com/team980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@team980</a> that the new stadium will officially have bouncing seats like RFK. Pretty cool. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Raisehail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raisehail</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XW8zTqORTA\">pic.twitter.com/XW8zTqORTA</a>— Chris Bryant (@HogfarmerChris) <a href=\"https://x.com/HogfarmerChris/status/2075687565227692133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nCommanders\' team president Mark Clouse had this to say when asked by <a href=\"https://x.com/Russellmania621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Russellmania621</a> about the Personal Seat License (PSL) program for fans at the new stadium at the RFK Site: <a href=\"https://t.co/sPHRcTHcOF\">pic.twitter.com/sPHRcTHcOF</a>— The Team 980 (@team980) <a href=\"https://x.com/team980/status/2075583899980165144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nThe countdown rolls on with runs 60-51 of the top 100 runs of 2025 😮‍💨 <a href=\"https://t.co/tYQBqOAude\">pic.twitter.com/tYQBqOAude</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2075626104212398402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\n“What\'s also interesting about the study is that NFL players are significantly LESS likely to die from EVERYTHING else, including cardiovascular disease. We\'re talking about like 30% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and cancer.”<a href=\"https://x.com/ChrisNowinski1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ChrisNowinski1</a> shares a positive… <a href=\"https://t.co/Qh6jekx6nJ\">pic.twitter.com/Qh6jekx6nJ</a>— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) <a href=\"https://x.com/RossTuckerPod/status/2075550616953200907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nStefon Diggs Male Sexual Assault Accuser Settles $10 Million Lawsuit With NFL Star’s Brother <a href=\"https://t.co/Nf2AJTtKVo\">https://t.co/Nf2AJTtKVo</a>— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) <a href=\"https://x.com/TMZ_Sports/status/2075699927062131117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nFree agent WR Stefon Diggs continues to highlight his offseason work and route running via IG 🏈 (via:<a href=\"https://x.com/receiverfactory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@receiverfactory</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/qTF80ZnnJ3\">pic.twitter.com/qTF80ZnnJ3</a>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href=\"https://x.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/2075747784477532483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nAaron Donald spent this afternoon on the Rams practice field. Told he went through several drills over about an hour and looked gassed walking off the field. This comes amid talk the retired NFL superstar could make a comeback. One workout at his old stomping grounds doesn\'t… <a href=\"https://t.co/8Dnl3wVaiX\">pic.twitter.com/8Dnl3wVaiX</a>— michael j. babcock (@michaelbabcock) <a href=\"https://x.com/michaelbabcock/status/2075734565952664010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nTom Brady was asked about A.J. Brown and why there\'s always drama at the WR position: \"I swear to God, it\'s just déjà vu. I\'ve been seeing the same sh*t since 2000 when I came into the league… It\'s like the Real Housewives of the NFL.\" Brady then explained why the WR position… <a href=\"https://t.co/sr2wtsqe8L\">pic.twitter.com/sr2wtsqe8L</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href=\"https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2075673333492830537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nBe an LT ✍️ <a href=\"https://t.co/UaDnHhBObG\">pic.twitter.com/UaDnHhBObG</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2075735674423312610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2026</a>\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783780200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:4:{i:0;s:10:\"Daily Slop\";i:1;s:12:\"Open Threads\";i:2;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:3;s:26:\"Washington Commanders News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11676;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Mike Sainristil\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8392;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Nick Cross\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3177;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"60399496b817684f01b59b9f4734f353\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Penei Sewell listed as best OT in NFL by execs, coaches\";s:4:\"link\";s:99:\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/166885/penei-sewell-best-ot-nfl-execs-coaches\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"In the ongoing series where ESPN polls executives, coaches, and scouts from around the NFL in order to rank the top-10 players at a given position, the Detroit Lions are certainly getting their share of respect. Cornerstones of the franchise like running back Jahmyr Gibbs, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, and tight end Sam LaPorta all […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3862:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn the ongoing series where ESPN polls executives, coaches, and scouts from around the NFL in order to rank the top-10 players at a given position, the Detroit Lions are certainly getting their share of respect. Cornerstones of the franchise like <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166652/top-rb-rankings-jahmyr-gibbs-2-nfl-espn-execs-rankings\">running back Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166758/top-10-edge-defenders-nfl-2026-aidan-hutchinson-detroit-lions\">edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/166847/sam-laporta-ranks-among-top-10-tight-ends-according-to-nfl-execs-scouts\">tight end Sam LaPorta</a> all were listed in the top-10 at their respective positions. However, if you are familiar with my coverage of the Lions and how I feel about the game of football, you know I was waiting on the offensive tackle rankings to drop. Especially after a certain senior writer over at ESPN decided to talk out of his neck earlier in the week. \n\nHowever, despite vague and convoluted metrics like, “Pass-blocking win rates,” that leave out necessary context, there is only one king at the position—and that is Lions left tackle Penei Sewell. “He’s still the most complete player at this stage — physical, powerful, smart,” said a veteran defensive coach of Sewell’s game. \n\nSince entering the league back in 2021, Sewell was immediately recognized as a foundational player, and one that would be integral in the rebuild that the newly hired duo of Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes were trying to pull off.\n\nNow that he is fresh off of his third-consecutive First Team All-Pro selection, many around the league are coming around to the fact that a 25 year old is the league’s best at his position, despite 2025 not being up to Sewell’s own personal standards. And to be fair to the player, he was working through a few injuries in 2025 that appeared to bother him over the course of several weeks, before being held out of the Lions’ Week 18 win over the Chicago Bears.\n\n”This year alone, it wasn’t my best ball. It was far from that,” said Sewell regarding his play in 2025. “It starts with me up front. I believe that I’m going to set the tone. I’m going to make plays that typically, o-linemen don’t make. This year was really a down year for me, and that’ll be on my mind.”\n\nAfter taking the vast majority of snaps at right tackle since arriving in Detroit, Sewell will now make the move back to left tackle, where he won the Outland Trophy back in his sophomore season at the University of Oregon. For many players, this would likely be a cause of concern. However, with a player as special as Sewell is, those worries wash away like an early morning tide on the shores of Samoa.\n\n“He’s been working it even being back home before we started the offseason program, once I gave him the words,” said Lions coach Dan Campbell. “So, it’ll be like riding a bike for him. Will there be things he’ll have to learn? Yeah, of course there will be. But I mean he has played left. That’s muscle memory. He played a lot of left in college and for us for those in ’21, those first few games. And he still took reps at left even over the last five years, so that’ll be seamless. That’ll be seamless. Sewell can do it all.”\n\nOne could almost say that Campbell is being “casual” about the change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783774800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Pride of Detroit\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:22:\"Detroit Lions Analysis\";i:1;s:18:\"Detroit Lions News\";i:2;s:21:\"Detroit Lions Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:9221;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Jahmyr Gibbs\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:10859;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Sam LaPorta\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8289;s:11:\"player_name\";s:16:\"Aidan Hutchinson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DET\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3178;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5461ce466374f5b8b6a598a9e7a95968\";s:5:\"title\";s:43:\"Broncos Country bullish on Nix’s TD count\";s:4:\"link\";s:98:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179151/broncos-country-bullish-on-nixs-td-count\";s:11:\"description\";s:277:\"It appears a healthy number of us believe as Tim Lynch and I did — Bo Nix is going to be lights out in the end zone this season. With 25 touchdown passes last season and 29 as a rookie, Broncos Country believes a record-breaking year is on tap for No. 10. In fact, here […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3581:\"\n\n\n \n DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 04: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High on January 04, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIt appears a healthy number of us believe as Tim Lynch and I did — Bo Nix is going to be lights out in the end zone this season.\n\nWith 25 touchdown passes last season and 29 as a rookie, Broncos Country believes a record-breaking year is on tap for No. 10.\n\nIn fact, here are a few favorite comments on the poll post:\n\n“44 TDs would be ideal for a couple of reasons. One, it will save his healing ankle by staying in the pocket and not running so much. Two, OC Webb Knows in a division that has Allen, Mahomes and Herbert there will be shootouts. Winning 14-7 is not an option anymore. The D will do an excellent job as usual, however, the O has to take charge. Besides, we need the D for the playoffs. Three, Bo is not getting the accolade he deserves from the NFL taking heads. Throwing 5000 yards and 44 TDs will shut them up quick. Is it September 15 yet?!” – adulane\n\n“I say throws 30 and runs in 7 more.” – orangeNbluethrough&through\n\n“Waddle was a slant master with his college QB (Tua), as they threw deep at Bama due to the rag arm having a window the size of a double car garage to throw into then. In the NFL they both adapted to the short zone and intermediate routes with the slant being a play Waddle was more dangerous than any other Dolphin receiver since Landry played there years ago. Waddle with much more speed can turn a slant into 6.” – HOF DUKE\n\n“I mean, he SHOULD, have his best year so far and that SHOULD translate into more TDs. Hopefully the improved depth at skill positions and a solid OL, will combine with snappier and more natural play-calling to take Bo into a genuine top 10 QB bracket.” – West_Country_JD\n\n“55. To clarify; 7 in the playoffs, 2 in the SB. 46 reg season.” – Tim Lynch\n\nThis is, of course, the opposite view of Vegas, which <a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179069/horse-tracks-sportsbooks-predict-lower-numbers-for-nix-in-2026\">pegged Nix for underperforming</a> in 2026. \n\nIt’s easy to justify either position. Coming back from offseason surgery, Nix’s mobility could be adversely affected (though,<a href=\"https://www.milehighreport.com/post/38WgtQ4PG8Vs\"> there’s no indication that’s going to be the case</a>). And perhaps Davis Webb leans into the run game more than Sean Payton did, so there’s a chance the scheme isn’t set up for 30+ touchdown passes.\n\nOn the other hand, Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton are each capable of double-digit touchdown catches, making a 30-TD season not just possible but likely.\n\nIn the end, the only reason the touchdown count matters is how it contributes to wins. If Nix throws 23 TDs while the rushing attack scores 30 — and the team wins 14+ games — no one, especially Nix, will care what his final touchdown stat was in 2026.\n\nBut if he throws 40+ ? All the better.\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783774800;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11563;s:11:\"player_name\";s:6:\"Bo Nix\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3179;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"816e87e7d39cea6b69e4adb1f6b1d8a9\";s:5:\"title\";s:64:\"Could one of the Saints’ top weapons have a down year in 2026?\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-analysis/111652/could-one-of-the-saints-top-weapons-have-a-down-year-in-2026\";s:11:\"description\";s:287:\"The New Orleans Saints offense is set to be much better in 2026. With the influx of new weapons, a full offseason for Tyler Shough and Kellen Moore, and one of the best offensive lines this team has had in a while, the pieces are set for an exciting year. But with all the weapons, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2593:\"\n\n\n \n NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Juwan Johnson #83 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the first half of the NFL 2025 game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe New Orleans Saints offense is set to be much better in 2026. With the influx of new weapons, a full offseason for Tyler Shough and Kellen Moore, and one of the best offensive lines this team has had in a while, the pieces are set for an exciting year. But with all the weapons, some players may have to take a step back in 2026, and according to the Bleacher Report, that may happen in the TE room.\n\nIn their new article <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25451983-predicting-every-nfl-teams-biggest-bust-2026-nfl-season\">predicting each team’s potential bust in 2026,</a> Bleacher Report labels Juwan Johnson as the Saints’ bust:\n\n\n“Last season, Juwan Johnson logged career highs in multiple receiving categories, hauling in 77 passes for 889 yards and three touchdowns. He may not come close to matching those numbers this year.\n\n\n\nThe Saints selected wide receivers Jordyn Tyson and Bryce Lance in the first and fourth rounds of this year’s draft, respectively. They also added a couple of tight ends in Noah Fant and third-rounder Oscar Delp.\n\n\n\nWhile Delp may need time to develop, Fant could carve out a role in the passing game and eat into Johnson’s playing time. The veteran newcomer has 334 receptions for 3,593 yards and 18 touchdowns.“\n\n\nLooking at their reasoning, Johnson is an understandable choice. Adding weapons to the offense will be great for the team’s success, but for individuals, it could take away from production. Where this is most felt is in the TE room, and instead of Johnson being the clear top target there, Noah Fant and Oscar Delp are being heavily utilized. \n\nThe one point that was not brought up was the inconsistencies. Johnson has had some issues with drops, fumbles, and missed blocks that put the offense in tough situations. Although the high moments are exciting and extremely beneficial to the offense, the lows are equally clear. \n\nJohnson has lower production in 2026 than in 2025, which is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as consistency improves.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783774800;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:27:\"New Orleans Saints analysis\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";i:2;s:25:\"New Orleans Saints Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3180;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"7031782468966a8b95cd33d2a60bfc87\";s:5:\"title\";s:69:\"Commanders CB Sainristil wins nod over Rasul Douglas – poll results\";s:4:\"link\";s:131:\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/424381/commanders-cb-sainristil-wins-nod-over-rasul-douglas-poll-results\";s:11:\"description\";s:308:\"In this week’s Reacts survey, we offered a short list of cornerback names from the Commanders roster and asked which of them would get the most defensive snaps in 2026. Implicit in the question was that Trey Amos would be healthy to open the season and would be one of the two starting CBs. Defensive […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:8847:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn <a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/424003/which-commanders-cb-trey-amos-gets-most-snaps-26-survey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-discussion/424003/which-commanders-cb-trey-amos-gets-most-snaps-26-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this week’s Reacts survey</a>, we offered a short list of cornerback names from the Commanders roster and asked which of them would get the most defensive snaps in 2026. Implicit in the question was that Trey Amos would be healthy to open the season and would be one of the two starting CBs.\n\nDefensive changes and strong competition\n\nThe question was driven by the signing, at the start of this week, of <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rasul Douglas</a>, who, like Trey Amos, is really an outside corner (though he did once have an eight-game stretch with the Packers playing primarily in the slot).\n\nMeanwhile, Mike Sainristil, <a href=\"https://www.commanders.com/video/commanders-select-mike-sainristil-with-no-50-pick-in-2024-draft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a 2024 Commanders draft pick</a>, and Amik Robertson, one of the team’s first free agent signings of the ‘26 offseason, are — along with safety Quan Martin — more natural slot defenders, though both Robertson and Sainristil have been called on to play out wide quite a lot in their careers to-date.\n\nThe survey question required respondents to balance multiple factors, not all completely known or understood. \n\nFor example, how often will Daronte Jones rely on three-safety looks? And when he does, will that take a linebacker off the field, or a cornerback?\n\nWill Mike Sainristil be a starter or a backup, and will he align primarily as a slot defender or outside? The same questions apply to Amik Robertson.\n\nAnd, what is Rasul Douglas’ role in 2026? Does <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49286897/sources-cb-rasul-douglas-sign-1-year-deal-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">his one-year contract indicate</a> that he is a less important role player, or that he will use the ‘26 season as a key player in Washington’s defensive turnaround in hopes of a bigger 2027 payday? Does his late-offseason addition to the roster in July indicate that the team was signing him as some kind of lower priority, or could it imply that Douglas carefully reviewed his options and made a calculated choice to join the team that would offer him the best opportunity to play and succeed this year?\n\nHonestly, we won’t know the answers to these questions for sure until at least partway through training camp, and, more likely, until part way into the regular season.\n\nBut Hogs Haven readers have spoken.\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\n\nMike Sainristil\n\nBy more than 3-to-1, respondents are clear that they believe the team’s incumbent starting CB and 2024 2nd-round draft pick, Mike Sainristil, will play more defensive snaps in 2026 than newly-signed free agent Rasul Douglas (or any other cornerback on the roster).\n\nIt appears that the majority of fans are convinced that Sainristil will be the starting outside cornerback in Daronte Jones’ defense, which is expected to shift to a predominately zone-cover scheme, playing to the strengths of the former Michigan Wolverine wearing the “0” jersey.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf Sainristil starts on the outside, that likely means that <a href=\"https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2026/06/14/washington-commanders-amik-robertson-success-justin-jefferson/90547334007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amik Robertson plays as the primary slot corner</a>. I don’t think the coaches would want, for example, to have Rasul Douglas or Ahkello Witherspoon, in nickel coverage, to come off the bench and align wide, with Mikey moving down into the slot.\n<a href=\"https://platform.hogshaven.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2026/07/temp-was-cb-snap-splits.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Link</a>\nWherever Sainristil predominately aligns on the field this season, I think the priority of the coaches will be to have him play it consistently. Clearly, most respondents in this week’s survey expect to see the 3rd-year corner spend most of his time lining up opposite last year’s 2nd-round pick, Trey Amos.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-roster-ranking-16-mike-sainristil-flexibility\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-roster-ranking-16-mike-sainristil-flexibility\">From Sports Illustrated</a>:\n\n\nThis offseason, the Commanders worked on adding bodies to the cornerback room. <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-roster-rankings-amik-robertson-cornerback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amik Robertson brings experience</a> and attitude while also adding depth and expanding Sainristil’s role into other places as coaches become more trusting in Robertson. Rasul Douglas <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/commanders-training-camp-nfc-east-cornerback-power-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brings size</a> and much-needed veteran presence. <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/trey-amos-commanders-ota-rehab-depth-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trey Amos gives the team another young option with upside</a>. Ahkello Witherspoon is still in the mix, but his role has narrowed, and other depth pieces are still fighting for reps.\n\n\n\nSainristil’s value comes in the fact that he gives the staff options when he is out on the field. If the team needs him to play inside, that is where he is most natural. If the team needs him to slide outside, he can make the shift without losing much in transition. If the staff wants to disguise looks and avoid locking into a single static plan, he is likely one of the few options they can use without the entire plan falling apart.\n\n\n\n\nRasul Douglas\n\nThat would relegate Rasul Douglas to the role of backing up Trey Amos and Mikey Sainristil (unless Amos, who hasn’t been on the practice field yet this offseason, is not fully recovered from his 2025 injury, and Douglas is expected to open the season as the team’s starter until Amos is ready to play).\n\nIt would certainly be a huge change for Douglas to shift to the role of full-time backup. <a href=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per Pro Football Reference</a>, he has played between 87% and 91% of the defensive snaps in each of the past 6 seasons (2021-25).\n\nA fifth of the respondents in our survey seem to think that Douglas will actually be the guy who aligns opposite Trey Amos most of the time.\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition, competition, competition\n\nIn any event, regardless of who ends up starting, who ends up backing up and which positions are filled by which secondary players, the defensive secondary training camp battle will not only be interesting to follow, it is likely to be one of the key factors in laying the foundation for a successful 2026 season.\n\nAnd all of the training camp and preseason battles are really not very far away now; rookies are scheduled to report on July 24th; veterans are scheduled for the 28th, and if I read the memo correctly, the local media should be on hand to see the 91 players that currently comprise the current roster take the field together for the first time starting on July 29th.\n\nBuckle up. It should be fun!\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our partners at FanDuel</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783771200;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"Hogs Haven\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:32:\"Washington Commanders Discussion\";i:1;s:28:\"Washington Commanders Reacts\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11676;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Mike Sainristil\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"WAS\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3181;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"936331527ca0d98e9967a876d6f46599\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"New York Jets News: Can Demario Davis turn the linebacker position around?\";s:4:\"link\";s:129:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/94926/new-york-jets-news-can-demario-davis-turn-the-linebacker-position-around\";s:11:\"description\";s:295:\"Happy Saturday, Jets fans! We are a few weeks from the start of Jets training camp. This is a quiet part of the calendar, but it’s also full of anticipation. One of the key players for the team this year will be Demario Davis. The veteran linebacker is starting his third stint in a Jets […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6775:\"\n\n\n \n Dec 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) stretches against the Tennessee Titans during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images \n\nHappy Saturday, Jets fans!\n\nWe are a few weeks from the start of Jets training camp. This is a quiet part of the calendar, but it’s also full of anticipation. One of the key players for the team this year will be Demario Davis. The veteran linebacker is starting his third stint in a Jets uniform.\n\nA year ago linebacker was a weakness for the Jets as Jamien Sherwood and Quincy Williams regressed. The Jets will count on Davis to stabilize things. How confident are you that the 37 year old has another good year left in him?\n\nBelow are your Saturday Jets links.\n\n<a href=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-position-breakdown-linebacker-unit\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://sny.tv/articles/jets-2026-position-breakdown-linebacker-unit\">Bent</a> – Jets 2026 Position Breakdown: Can Demario Davis’ return revitalize the linebacker unit?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/10/ny-jets-fans-rather-see-team-go-8-9-3-14/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/10/ny-jets-fans-rather-see-team-go-8-9-3-14/\">Michael Nania</a> – Would NY Jets fans rather see the team go 8-9 or 3-14?\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/10/ny-jets-offensive-line-luck-back-bite-them/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/10/ny-jets-offensive-line-luck-back-bite-them/\">Connor Long</a> – The NY Jets’ offensive line luck could come back to bite them\n\n<a href=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/10/ny-jets-andrew-beck-frank-reich/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetsxfactor.com/2026/07/10/ny-jets-andrew-beck-frank-reich/\">Connor Long</a> – Andrew Beck reveals NY Jets OC Frank Reich’s biggest strength\n\n<a href=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/10/sports/jets-expressed-interest-in-terrion-arnold-despite-facing-up-to-life-in-prison-for-alleged-crimes/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://nypost.com/2026/07/10/sports/jets-expressed-interest-in-terrion-arnold-despite-facing-up-to-life-in-prison-for-alleged-crimes/\">Bridget Reilly </a>– Jets expressed interest in Terrion Arnold despite cornerback facing up to life in prison for alleged crimes: Agent\n\n<a href=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/10/new-york-jets-end-passing-yards-drought-2026-geno-smith-nfl/90845480007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/07/10/new-york-jets-end-passing-yards-drought-2026-geno-smith-nfl/90845480007/\">Justin Melo</a> – Jets should aim to end this passing-yards drought in 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/touchdown/2026/07/10/these-nfl-head-coaches-are-most-likely-to-be-fired-by-the-end-of-2026/90872337007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/touchdown/2026/07/10/these-nfl-head-coaches-are-most-likely-to-be-fired-by-the-end-of-2026/90872337007/\">Joe Smith</a> – These NFL head coaches are most likely to be fired by the end of 2026\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-preview-by-position-will-double-dipping-work-at-te-01kx12g53eqm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-training-camp-preview-by-position-will-double-dipping-work-at-te-01kx12g53eqm\">Nick Faria</a> – Jets Training Camp Preview By Position: Will Double-Dipping Work At TE?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/is-mindset-enough-fix-jets-defensive-turnover-woes-01kwt90cw35v\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/is-mindset-enough-fix-jets-defensive-turnover-woes-01kwt90cw35v\">Nick Faria</a> – Is Mindset Enough to Fix Jets’ Defensive Turnover Woes?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-big-offseason-turned-some-heads-football-world-01kwmybcfgk2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/jets-big-offseason-turned-some-heads-football-world-01kwmybcfgk2\">Nick Faria</a> – Is Mindset Enough to Fix Jets’ Defensive Turnover Woes?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/re-grading-jets-2025-nfl-draft-class-assessing-stock-year-2-01kww6syxgfb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/re-grading-jets-2025-nfl-draft-class-assessing-stock-year-2-01kww6syxgfb\">Colby Colwell</a> – Re-Grading Jets’ 2025 NFL Draft Class: Assessing Their Stock Heading into Year 2\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/kiko-mauigoa-one-clear-path-finding-home-with-jets-01kwptxfy7zj\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/kiko-mauigoa-one-clear-path-finding-home-with-jets-01kwptxfy7zj\">Justin Fried</a> – Kiko Mauigoa has one clear path to finding a home with the Jets\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/terrion-arnold-signing-would-undermine-everything-jets-building-01kx6abg0a59\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/terrion-arnold-signing-would-undermine-everything-jets-building-01kx6abg0a59\">Justin Fried</a> – Terrion Arnold signing would undermine everything the Jets are building\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/sauce-gardner-upped-pressure-jets-azareyeh-thomas-01kww7m5z1ac\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/sauce-gardner-upped-pressure-jets-azareyeh-thomas-01kww7m5z1ac\">Jake Elman</a> – Sauce Gardner just upped the pressure on Jets CB Azareye’h Thomas\n\n<a href=\"https://thejetpress.com/aaron-glenn-seat-may-not-be-hot-ahead-2026-anticipated-01kwy02ev8rv\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://thejetpress.com/aaron-glenn-seat-may-not-be-hot-ahead-2026-anticipated-01kwy02ev8rv\">Jake Elman</a> – Aaron Glenn’s seat may not be as hot ahead of 2026 as anticipated\n\nHere are your <a href=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/94915/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-10-26\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/94915/new-york-jets-flight-connections-07-10-26\">missed connections</a> from yesterday.\n\nHave a great day!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783767600;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:18:\"New York Jets News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:1052;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Demario Davis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11571;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Isaiah Davis\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3182;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"3b01ebb654a41930e5e6e1d88671b7d2\";s:5:\"title\";s:72:\"Broncos news: Who was the best Denver linebacker over the last 20 years?\";s:4:\"link\";s:95:\"https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/179173/best-broncos-linebacker-last-20-years\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"There have been some pretty dang good linebackers for the Denver Broncos over the last 20 years. You could say guys like DJ Williams or Danny Trevathan or Wesley Woodyard or even Alex Singleton. There is, of course, Brandon Marshall. Surely, you wouldn’t include Alexander Johnson on that short list, right? Well, don’t tell that […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1906:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19: Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) during the game between the Denver Broncos and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 19, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nThere have been some pretty dang good linebackers for the Denver Broncos over the last 20 years. You could say guys like DJ Williams or Danny Trevathan or Wesley Woodyard or even Alex Singleton. There is, of course, Brandon Marshall. \n\nSurely, you wouldn’t include Alexander Johnson on that short list, right? Well, don’t tell that to Pro Football Focus. They ranked Alexander Johnson has the single best linebacker the Broncos have had over the last two decades. As laughable as that is, they don’t even explain their reasoning in the <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-denver-broncos-all-pff-team-the-best-players-of-the-past-20-years\">Broncos’ best players from each position</a> during that span.\n\nIn our recent Dublin to Denver podcast, they hit that topic hard. Frankly, big hat tip to them for even catching this ranking as I missed it.\n\n<a href=\"https://rss.com/podcasts/mile-high-broncos-podcasts/2975622/\">Dublin to Denver: ALEXANDER JOHNSON? SERIOUSLY? | RSS.com</a>\n\nLooking at the rest of the PFF list for Denver, I couldn’t disagree hard on any other position selected. All of those other players were dang good in Denver. The Alexander Johnson pick above Marshall and the rest is the biggest head scratcher and points to how flawed the PFF grading system is. Is it fun to share at times? Sure. It is by no means indicative of reality, however.\n\nWhat are you thoughts on this?\n\nHorse Tracks\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783764000;s:6:\"source\";s:16:\"Mile High Report\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:19:\"Denver Broncos News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:8;s:9:\"player_id\";i:2617;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Alex Singleton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"DEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3183;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e1a6ce50e9aba9273799249bccc25358\";s:5:\"title\";s:91:\"Colts TE Tyler Warren debuts on ESPN’s annual league survey among top players at position\";s:4:\"link\";s:148:\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-news/125380/colts-te-tyler-warren-debuts-on-espns-annual-league-survey-among-top-players-at-position\";s:11:\"description\";s:414:\"According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, and his annual league survey conducted by league executives, coaches, and scouts, Indianapolis Colts ascending 2nd-year tight end Tyler Warren is a Top 5 player at his position: 5. Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts Highest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: 10Age: 24 | Last year’s ranking: N/A Warren was considered a can’t-miss prospect coming out of Penn State in […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3020:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 04: Tyler Warren #84 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nAccording to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, and his annual league survey conducted by league executives, coaches, and scouts, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49267903/ranking-nfl-top-10-tight-ends-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49267903/ranking-nfl-top-10-tight-ends-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Indianapolis Colts ascending 2nd-year tight end Tyler Warren is a Top 5 player at his position: </a>\n\n\n5. Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts\n\n\n\nHighest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: 10 Age: 24 | Last year’s ranking: N/A\n\n\n\nWarren was considered a can’t-miss prospect coming out of Penn State in 2025. And it appears draft evaluators were correct.\n\n\n\n“He lived up to expectations,” an NFC scout said. “He’s a true Y who can handle the point-of-attack run game assignments but carried over his versatile, game-impacting receiving ability that showed up during his Penn State days.”\n\n\n\nWarren had 817 receiving yards — 125 of which came after first contact — in Year 1, ranking third among all rookies. He accounted for 42 first downs and one dropped pass on 111 targets.\n\n\n\n“He can kick your ass in the run game on one play and win as a receiver on the next,” an NFL personnel evaluator said.\n\n\nSelected by Indianapolis with the 14th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the 24-year-old had an impressive rookie debut with the Colts. 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(Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images \n\nAccording to the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett, <a href=\"https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/07/10/terrion-arnold-arrest-nfl-detroit-lions-seahawks-jets-colts-texans/90874450007/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/07/10/terrion-arnold-arrest-nfl-detroit-lions-seahawks-jets-colts-texans/90874450007/\">the Indianapolis Colts are among the NFL suitors that have expressed initial interest in potentially signing former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold</a>, who was recently released by the Lions after being arrested—and still awaits trial on felony kidnapping and robbery charges: \n\n\n“During that hearing (regarding an ankle monitor), Arnold’s agent, Nicole Lynn, said he had a workout with the Houston Texans on Thursday, July 9, and has another visit scheduled with a team next week,” writes Birkett. “She said 4 teams have inquired about signing him: The Texans, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks.“\n\n\nRight now, per Birkett, he’s still being allowed by the presiding judge in this matter to play in the NFL as his case continues. \n\nThe Colts would likely have to perform their due diligence regarding what actually transpired, his background, and mental makeup to potentially consider signing him before he’s legally cleared of the charges in this case. They may even elect to wait and see if he’s legally cleared of charges before proceeding entirely. \n\nThe former 24th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Alabama by Detroit has started 24 games for the Lions over the past two seasons. Last year, the 23-year-old cornerback had 31 tackles (23 solo), 8 passes defensed, and an interception during 8 games (7 starts) before being shut down to a season-ending shoulder injury. \n\nPer PFF (subscription), Arnold was only their 97 highest graded cornerback this past season out of 114 qualifying players at his position, earning just a +52.6 overall grade. \n\nLike many top prospects, <a href=\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/2024/2/29/24086872/report-colts-have-met-with-alabama-cb-terrion-arnold\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.stampedeblue.com/2024/2/29/24086872/report-colts-have-met-with-alabama-cb-terrion-arnold\">the Colts met with Arnold ahead of the 2024 NFL draft</a> during their pre-draft evaluation process. \n\nAlthough the Colts already have Sauce Gardner, Charvarious Ward, and Justin Walley as their top three cornerbacks, signing Arnold, if it all checks out beforehand, could be a move with the future in mind—as well as for additional immediate depth for Indy’s cornerback room. \n\nWhile he has two years left on his current Colts contract, the 31-year-old Ward has battled re-occurring lingering concussions recently, and even contemplated retirement earlier this offseason. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images \n\nHappy Friday one and all.\n\nThe Arizona Cardinals are close to getting into their 2026 training camp, and as rankings come out we know that most of the rankings won’t be kind to the Cardinals.\n\nHowever, when ESPN dropped their tight end rankings it was a little shocking to see that while Trey McBride is ranked highly, he is not the top guy.\n\nFrom <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49267903/ranking-nfl-top-10-tight-ends-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49267903/ranking-nfl-top-10-tight-ends-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">ESPN</a>:\n\n\n2. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals\n\n\n\nHighest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 5 Age: 26 | Last year’s ranking: 4\n\n\n\nMcBride made a serious case for No. 1, earning more than 30% of the first-place votes. 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They’ve already claimed <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177368/saquon-barkley-espn-top-10-running-back-list-nfl\">one of the top running backs</a> (Saquon Barkley), and <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177421/espn-rankings-2026-eagles-cornerbackers-top-10-quinyon-mitchell-cooper-dejean\">two of the top cornerbacks</a> (Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, plus votes for Riq Woolen), and now add two of the best defensive tackles (Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis) to the list.\n\nNone of the Eagles edge rushers made the Top 10 of their position, and among tight ends, Dallas Goedert did earn some Top 10 votes but ultimately not enough to be ranked.\n\nHere’s a look at what they said about the Eagles’ dominant interior defenders:\n\nNo. 3 — Jalen Carter\n\nIt seems as though Carter was hard for evaluators to rank given what some considered inconsistent performances and a dip in production in 2025, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49239989/ranking-nfl-top-10-defensive-tackles-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">according to Fowler</a>.\n\n\n“He’s a problem,” a veteran NFL defensive coach said. “A game-wrecker. 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Let us know in the comments!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783710319;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8374;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Riq Woolen\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4866;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Saquon Barkley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11678;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Cooper DeJean\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3187;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"16f8edb797462922d00ee4adfa89a53d\";s:5:\"title\";s:75:\"Chargers’ Oronde Gadsden earning preseason recognition from scouts, execs\";s:4:\"link\";s:132:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64691/chargers-oronde-gadsden-espn-rankings-tyler-warren-colston-loveland\";s:11:\"description\";s:328:\"Oronde Gadsden II burst onto the NFL scene with some explosive playmaking ability he flashed as a rookie. He ended the year with 664 yards and three touchdowns on 49 receptions, all marks finishing the year good for fourth on the Chargers. Gadsden’s Week Five performance against the Colts was also historic as he caught […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2797:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 14: Oronde Gadsden II #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOronde Gadsden II burst onto the NFL scene with some explosive playmaking ability he flashed as a rookie. He ended the year with 664 yards and three touchdowns on 49 receptions, all marks finishing the year good for fourth on the Chargers. Gadsden’s Week Five performance against the Colts was also historic as he caught seven passes for 164 yards and a touchdown, becoming the record holder for yards in a game by a Chargers rookie tight end and notching the fourth-highest single-game total by a rookie tight end in NFL history. Gadsden’s yardage was also the sixth-highest total for a rookie in 2025, despite playing a full game or two less than the other five above him.\n\nHis performance certainly got the attention of scouts and execs around the league as Gadsden was one of the players selected to the “received votes” section of ESPN’s <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49267903/ranking-nfl-top-10-tight-ends-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">latest rankings</a> for the tight end position. Again, the votes were gathered anonymously by scouts, executives, and coaches from around the league, so you know these opinions are unfiltered, too.\n\nAltogether, the top 10 players and the six honorable mentions are technically ranked above Gadsden. Those players include fellow rookies Tyler Warren (No. 5), Colston Loveland (No. 7), and Harold Fannin (honorable mention).\n\nThe thing is, those players were not much better than Gadsden in terms of efficiency with their snaps.\n\nPer Pro Football Focus, Gadsden saw 30+ less targets than each of those three players and had fairly close numbers. Extrapolate his stats and you’ve got some serious potential on paper for Gadsden as he grows as the Chargers’ starter of the future.\n\nIt’s unfortunate Gadsden did not get more votes to warrant an honorable mention look, but I’ll take any sort’ve acknowledgement from those around the league after the complete snub job put on Tuli Tuipulotu earlier this week.\n\n\noronde gadsden. 📺 | <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLonCBS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nfloncbs</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/zRyZnhEqsv\">pic.twitter.com/zRyZnhEqsv</a>— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href=\"https://x.com/chargers/status/1980029398381469998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2025</a>\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783708025;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:7;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12493;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Oronde Gadsden\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3188;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"659831305fcb9d9c5d97041f873b1554\";s:5:\"title\";s:94:\"Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold worked out for Texans, received interest from three other teams\";s:4:\"link\";s:107:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/terrion-arnold-worked-out-for-texans-received-interest-from-other-teams/\";s:11:\"description\";s:77:\"Arnold is still fielding interest despite potentially facing life behind bars\";s:7:\"content\";s:77:\"Arnold is still fielding interest despite potentially facing life behind bars\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783697474;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:6:\"injury\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11661;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Terrion Arnold\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3189;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"321d31e3e5b3d5c0def9dd1d9b490199\";s:5:\"title\";s:77:\"Eagles News: Saquon Barkley makes the case for LeBron James to come to Philly\";s:4:\"link\";s:124:\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177482/eagles-news-saquon-barkley-makes-the-case-for-lebron-james-to-come-to-philly\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Saquon Barkley pitches LeBron James on bringing title to Philadelphia: ‘You’d be remembered forever’ – NFL.comDuring his youth football camp at Haddonfield High School in New Jersey, Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was asked for his pitch to LeBron to join him in Philly. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:12840:\"\n\n\n \n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 27: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to the media during OTA offseason workouts at Jefferson Health Training Complex on May 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-saquon-barkley-pitches-philadelphia-lebron-james\">Saquon Barkley pitches LeBron James on bringing title to Philadelphia: ‘You’d be remembered forever’ – NFL.com</a> During his youth football camp at Haddonfield High School in New Jersey, Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was asked for his pitch to LeBron to join him in Philly. “I think it is one of the greatest sports towns in the world,” Barkley said, <a href=\"https://x.com/NBCSPhilly/status/2075314659733729691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">via NBC Sports Philadelphia</a>. “I know Josh Hart said the opposite. I saw that today on Twitter. But I have to disagree with him. If you want to go out with a bang, I feel like a great spot would be in Philly, and bringing a championship to Philadelphia, you’d be remembered forever.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/177433/safety-position-eagles-biggest-concern-andrew-mukuba-marcus-epps\">Is safety the Eagles’ biggest weakness? – BGN</a> The Eagles have continued to build their roster this offseason, with GM Howie Roseman making several big moves on both sides of the ball. As the team inches closer to training camp, and battles for starting spots still underway, ESPN ranked the Eagles projected starting lineup as the No. 2 best in the NFL in 2026. The Eagles took second place, behind only the Rams — getting the No. 1 edge rusher, Myles Garrett, this offseason certainly helped them take the first spot. Among the projected Eagles starters at the safety position were Andrew Mukuba, who’s heading into his second season coming off a major injury, and Marcus Epps, the often overlooked veteran who has earned Vic Fangio’s trust. When ranking the overall starting lineup, this group was considered the weakest by ESPN’s Mike Clay.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.phillyvoice.com/look-eagles-players-over-30-and-their-succession-plan-each-2026-lane-johnson-saquon-barkley/\">A look at the Eagles’ players over 30, and their succession plan for each – PhillyVoice</a> Succession plan: The Eagles selected a pair of offensive tackles on Day 3 of the 2025 draft in Myles Hinton and Cameron Williams who they believed had “starter” ceilings. Neither showed enough as rookies to believe they could be a realistic succession plan for Johnson. In the 2026 draft, many (self included) believed that the Eagles would trade up in the first round for an offensive tackle prospect. They did trade up, but it was for a wide receiver, which was more of an immediate need. In Round 3 (pick 68), the Eagles selected Markel Bell, who they will hope shows a reasonable path to starting at RT down the line. It was at least somewhat encouraging that Bell was working with the first-team offense during voluntary OTAs, which Johnson opted to skip. For now, we’re in “wait and see” mode on Bell. If he does appear to be a legitimate succession candidate, then that would be extraordinary value for a third-round pick. If he shows poorly as a rookie, then the Eagles will have to consider eschewing their “half measure” approach to replacing Johnson with more of a “full measure.”\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-2026-most-important-list-cooper-dejean/738176/\">Eagles 2026 most important list: Cooper DeJean – NBCSP</a> How did Cooper DeJean follow up a pick-6 in Super Bowl LIX on his 22nd birthday? He was an All-Pro in Year 2 of his career. DeJean, 23, is entering the third season of his young NFL career and is already one of the very best defensive backs in the NFL. He mostly plays nickel but thrived when he lined up outside this year and will get a chance to also play some safety in 2026. He’ll probably be really good there too. DeJean is just too good to take off the field, which is why he played outside cornerback in the Eagles’ base package last season in place of Adoree’ Jackson. But after the Eagles added Riq Woolen in free agency to shore up the CB2 spot, the plan is for DeJean to play safety in the base package this season before sliding to his normal post at nickel. “It’s not that easy,” DeJean said this spring. “I’m not just going out there and playing it at a high level. There’s still things to learn, and that’s what OTAs are for.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/cooper-dejean-prepares-for-third-year-in-vic-fangio-s-defense\">Cooper DeJean prepares for third year in Vic Fangio’s defense – PhiladelphiaEagles.com</a> The more you know, the better you play. That’s the approach Cooper DeJean is taking in his third year with the Eagles, a do-it-all weapon for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. DeJean is a movable chess piece used by Fangio as an outside cornerback, an inside slot cover man, and a safety. If you think back to the days of Brian Dawkins as an Eagle and the incredible tools he brought to Jim Johnson’s defenses, you can better grasp what DeJean means for Fangio: A matchup piece who wins wherever he lines up. Fangio announced early in the spring that DeJean would be the starter for the Eagles at safety in base personnel packages and then would move to slot cornerback in nickel personnel. This is something that DeJean tasted last season when he played 139 snaps at safety (685 snaps at nickel cornerback and 245 snaps at outside cornerback), adding to his all-in impact in the secondary.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49267903/ranking-nfl-top-10-tight-ends-2026-execs-coaches-scouts\">Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL tight ends for 2026 – ESPN</a> Also receiving votes: T.J. Hockenson, Isaiah Likely, Dalton Schultz, Dallas Goedert, Oronde Gadsden, Juwan Johnson, Brenton Strange, Hunter Henry.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/the-scene/ritas-philadelphia-eagles-water-ice-kid-sweepstakes-training-camp-2026/4430800/\">Rita’s offering kids a chance to serve water ice to Eagles players at training camp – NBC Philadelphia</a> Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has teamed up with the Philadelphia Eagles to bring back the annual “Water Ice Kid” sweepstakes. The opportunity gives four lucky kids the chance to serve water ice to players during the team’s 2026 training camp practices at the NovaCare Complex.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.crossingbroad.com/news/eagles/brought-to-our-attention-is-a-website-that-saves-sports-fans-money-by-untangling-them-from-streaming-hell/\">Brought to Our Attention is a Website that Saves Sports Fans Money by Untangling them From Streaming Hell – Crossing Broad</a> It essentially does the really annoying leg work for you. I think I’m sitting on 2-3 subs that I’m not even using right now, and I bet you are, too. But yeah, if you wanted the Eagles, Phillies, and Union, for instance, it would crunch the numbers and tell you when to pick up Apple TV and Peacock and when to drop those, like a comprehensive calendar to navigate your way out of the muck. So maybe this is worth a shot, maybe not. We’re in-market guys, so we don’t have a full grasp of the situation that expats are currently dealing with. And for the record, nobody is paying us to promote this website. HuddleMaxx was brought to our attention so we decided to take a look. It appears to be a solid resource to solve an irksome problem.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-roster/209492/quinnen-williams-espn-rankings-defensive-tackles\">NFL minds don’t seem to value Quinnen Williams – Blogging The Boys</a> Quinnen Williams came in at number six on this list, and that in and of itself is worth a little bit of debate. Perhaps being a part of one of the worst defenses in NFL history provided some narrative that Williams will have to overcome. The most shocking element of this is the “lowest ranking” listed which, if not obvious, means the lowest ranking Williams received from the group polled by ESPN. Someone literally did not rank him. How is that possible?\n\n<a href=\"https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-analysis/424009/rasul-douglas-role-washington-commanders-defense-daronte-jones\">Which role will Rasul Douglas play in the Washington Commanders defense? – Hogs Haven</a> That number could very well be a good baseline for how much Douglas will see the field. In fact, Douglas has never logged less than 50% of a team’s defensive snaps since his rookie season (48%). One of the three safeties would most likely end up seeing reduced snaps in this scenario which would be a departure from the Vikings model, but with the addition of Douglas, the cornerback room may now be the stronger of the two position groups. If injuries or poor play were to strike the Commanders secondary, Douglas could easily see his role and importance to the Commanders defense increase.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-news/165066/defensive-line-rankings-espn-leonard-williams-dexter-lawrence-giants-reaction\">Defensive line rankings from ESPN have to sting NY Giants fans – Big Blue View</a> New York Giants fans are rightly concerned about whether or not the team has enough quality on the interior of the defensive line. That’s why newly-released rankings from ESPN of the top 10 defensive tackles in the NFL have to be painful. Two former Giants stars, Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence are on that list. Williams, in fact, was named No. 1 on a list compiled using input from NFL executive, coaches, and scouts. Lawrence, coming off a down season, still checked in at No. 7.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1122173/7-big-questions-ahead-of-nfl-training-camp\">7 big questions ahead of NFL training camp – SB Nation</a> Can A.J. Brown develop an immediate rapport with Drake Maye? One of the biggest trades of the offseason finally got done, and the idea of giving Drake Maye the deep threat he’s so desperately needed is a fascinating proposition. That said, just because it looks good on paper doesn’t mean this is going to be a match made in heaven. We saw last year that Brown isn’t afraid of piping up when he thinks something is being done incorrectly. It takes a strong quarterback to balance keeping a superstar receiver happy and executing on a game plan — which is something we haven’t seen Maye need to tackle yet. Their burgeoning relationship will determine if the Patriots can be a perennial Super Bowl threat, or if the trade ends up being subtraction by addition.\n\n…\n\nSocial Media Information:\n\nBGN Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleeding-Green-Nation/57835308051\">Click here to like our page</a>\n\nBGN Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BleedingGreen\">Follow @BleedingGreen</a>\n\nBGN BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bleedgreennation.bsky.social\">Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social</a>\n\nBGN Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bleedinggreeninsta/\">Follow @BleedingGreenInsta</a>\n\nBGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on <a href=\"https://x.com/BrandonGowton\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:347sapgyqpp2ukrikt4ipubb\">BlueSky</a> | <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@brandongowton\">Threads</a>\n\nBGN Radio Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BGN_Radio\">Follow @BGN_Radio</a>\n\nThe Feed post of the day\n\nEach day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to <a href=\"https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/post/new\">The Feed</a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783696870;s:6:\"source\";s:21:\"Bleeding Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:24:\"Philadelphia Eagles News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:9;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4866;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Saquon Barkley\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"PHI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3190;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"86b0c241b3d35e427f59972593b406ff\";s:5:\"title\";s:81:\"Saints QB Tyler Shough takes Ice Bucket Challenge in support of the ALS community\";s:4:\"link\";s:172:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-news/111640/saints-qb-tyler-shough-takes-ice-bucket-challenge-support-als-community-steve-gleason-nfl-chris-johnson\";s:11:\"description\";s:355:\"Earlier this week, New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason and New Orleans author Brian Jeansonne took the Ice Bucket Challenge to show their support for former NFL RB Chris Johnson, who like Gleason and Jeansonne is also battling ALS. 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(Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nEarlier this week, New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason and New Orleans author Brian Jeansonne took the Ice Bucket Challenge to show their support for former NFL RB Chris Johnson, who like Gleason and Jeansonne is also battling ALS.\n\n\n <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DajP_ktJlSP/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> View this post on Instagram </a>\n\n\n\n\nGleason then challenged Saints quarterback Tyler Shough among others to also participate, in which Shough quickly accepted via Gleason and Jeansonne’s posts on Instagram.\n\n\nShout out to my friend and Saints legend <a href=\"https://x.com/SteveGleason?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SteveGleason</a> for nominating me! I nominate Juwan Johnson, Cam Jordan, and Kellen Moore! 🙌🏼 <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/alsicebucketchallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#alsicebucketchallenge</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/alsawareness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#alsawareness</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/rn9Iib0UF8\">pic.twitter.com/rn9Iib0UF8</a>— Tyler Shough (@tylershough2) <a href=\"https://x.com/tylershough2/status/2075375442299920664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026</a>\n\n\nOn Thursday afternoon, Shough posted a video on his social media accounts featuring his dog, Murphy, as he took the Ice Bucket Challenge. After thanking Steve Gleason for nominating him, Shough passed the challenge on to his Saints teammates Juwan Johnson and Cam Jordan, along with head coach Kellen Moore.\n\nThe Ice Bucket Challenge, which first went viral in 2014 to raise awareness and funds for ALS research, has seen a major revival after Chris Johnson publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis. Although Johnson was diagnosed in 2025, he just announced it publicly last month and has since encouraged supporters to relaunch the challenge to show their support to the ALS Community and raise donations for ALS research.\n\nIf you would like to join Tyler Shough and Steve Gleason and show your support for the ALS community by taking the challenge and donate, please visit <a href=\"https://www.als.org/ibc?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=ibc_2026&utm_content=sld-ibc-dr-brpro-sem-eg-152&msclkid=5e35f96a0c7c1487cabd933b06aabefd\">The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge | The ALS Association</a>\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783696801;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:35:\"New Orleans Saints Community Events\";i:1;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7002;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Juwan Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"TE\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13370;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Chris Johnson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"MIA\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12545;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tyler Shough\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3191;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9d36a1027e76c1ab6eab4d594627efaa\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"CSC Reader’s Results: Which DB will be the Saints best at season’s end\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-roster/111602/csc-readers-results-which-db-will-be-the-saints-best-at-seasons-end\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"In this week’s CSC poll, we asked our readers which defensive back would be seen as the New Orleans Saints best come season’s end? We had a two-horse race after 160 votes, with cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry just beating out safety Jonas Sanker with 41.3% of the vote. McKinstry will be the Saints top corner this […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1946:\"\n\n\n \n \n\nIn this week’s CSC poll, we asked our readers which defensive back would be seen as the New Orleans Saints best come season’s end?\n\n\n⚜️WEEKLY POLL QUESTION⚜️ At season’s end who will be seen as the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Saints</a> best DB?— Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href=\"https://x.com/SaintsCSC/status/2074507375025799306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\nWe had a two-horse race after 160 votes, with cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry just beating out safety Jonas Sanker with 41.3% of the vote. \n\nMcKinstry will be the Saints top corner this year, so all eyes will be on him to lock down receivers like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Drake London, and Tetairoa McMillan among others on the Saints schedule. McKinstry is going into his third season after being drafted in the second round out of Alabama, and will look to build upon a solid second year that saw him grab his first three career interceptions. McKinstry has been thrust into a larger role each year as the Saints traded Marshon Lattimore during McKinstry’s rookie year and lost Alontae Taylor this offseason. He does get beat every now and then but has the talent and athleticism to become a solid CB1 this year if all goes well.\n\nJonas Sanker had a great rookie year as a 3rd rounder out of Virginia. He picked off two passes and recorded 80 total tackles while playing all 17 games. He should continue to get better, but the safety position is much deeper than corner meaning he may not stand out as much as someone like McKinstry who is the undisputed CB1.\n\nDo you agree with this week’s results, or do you think Sanker or another defensive back will emerge as the Saints best DB in 2026?\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783695600;s:6:\"source\";s:23:\"Canal Street Chronicles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:23:\"New Orleans Saints News\";i:1;s:25:\"New Orleans Saints Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:11675;s:11:\"player_name\";s:18:\"Kool-Aid McKinstry\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"NO\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3192;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e0089d72d2e1697dac2a4fe8f7a4c5ca\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Packers Top Plays of 2025, #1: Keisean Nixon calls game\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/83825/packers-top-plays-of-2025-1-keisean-nixon-calls-game\";s:11:\"description\";s:318:\"Keisean Nixon provokes a lot of mixed feelings in people. Okay, not super mixed. A lot of people, if not most, are pretty down on Nixon as the Packers’ top cornerback. But it’s not all bad, and last season Nixon gave us one of the most memorable images of the century-long Packers/Bears rivalry. Here’s our […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6835:\"\n\n\n \n GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Keisean Nixon #25 of the Green Bay Packers catches an interception during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on December 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nKeisean Nixon provokes a lot of mixed feelings in people. Okay, not super mixed. A lot of people, if not most, are pretty down on Nixon as the Packers’ top cornerback.\n\nBut it’s not all bad, and last season Nixon gave us one of the most memorable images of the century-long Packers/Bears rivalry. Here’s our top play of 2025, the moment when Nixon put a stop to the Bears’ comeback efforts.\n\nThe game\n\nThe Packers were rolling as they prepared for their first 2025 meeting with the Bears in Week 14. They were 8-3-1 and riding a three-game winning streak, having just handled the Lions on Thanksgiving before a national television audience the week prior. Everything was clicking: Jordan Love was hot, Josh Jacobs was dinged up but gutting out great performances, and Micah Parsons was at the peak of his Packers’ performances.\n\nThe Bears, too, were humming along. They were 9-3 and on a five-game winning streak and seemed to have really found their stride after opening the season 0-2. It looked for all the world like the teams were setting up for a classic rivalry matchup, and a classic is exactly what fans got.\n\nAfter a scoreless first period, the Packers and Bears traded punches for most of the next three quarters. The Packers would scrap their way to a lead, but the Bears would come roaring back. The Packers put themselves ahead 28-21 after a long, gutsy fourth quarter drive that included one of Josh Jacobs’ great runs of the 2025 season, but there were still more than three minutes on the clock, and the Bears had a chance to tie the game with a touchdown.\n\nThe situation\n\nCaleb Williams and the Bears set sail from their own 26 for their would-be game-tying drive, and right away it looked like they had something cooking. Caleb Williams found Luther Burden for a 27-yard strike on the first play of the drive, immediately getting the Bears into Packers territory. They didn’t slow down. Two plays later, a 24-yard completion moved the to the Packers’ 23-yard line, and two runs by Kyle Monangai set up a high-stakes 3rd and 1 play on the Packers’ 14.\n\nThe Packers stuffed Monangai’s third attempt, putting everything on the line on fourth down.\n\nWith 27 seconds remaining, the Bears called time out to scheme up the perfect play. Seeing how they lined up, the Packers called a timeout of their own, setting the stage for what may have been the most dramatic single play of the Packers’ season to that point.\n\nThe play\n\nIt nearly was the perfect play.\n\nThe Bears sent heavy motion to the right side of the formation, then peeled Caleb Williams back on a bootleg to the left, giving him short and deep options as he moved toward the sideline. \n\nNot wanting to give up a first down on a short completion, most of the Packers’ defense rallied to the flat, leaving tight end Cole Kmet almost completely alone in the end zone.\n\nAlmost.\n\nKeisean Nixon, aligned to the other side of the formation, had spotted Kmet leaking deep, perhaps recalling <a href=\"https://x.com/forbiddenall22/status/1999899235286941908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1999899235286941908%7Ctwgr%5E5cf5ad3f7943cf1f339d6de4080296b5696b6f18%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acmepackingcompany.com%2Fgreen-bay-packers-analysis%2F76350%2Fbreaking-down-keisean-nixons-game-ending-interception\">a similar play the Bears had run the week prior</a>. He trailed the tight end and, when Williams spotted Kmet in the end zone and lofted a potential game-tying past, Nixon leaped and ended the Bears comeback chances with an interception.\n\nIn truth, he wasn’t even supposed to be there. Nixon was supposed to be covering D.J. Moore, who had run a short route through the wash at the line of scrimmage at the snap. But seeing Kmet uncovered, Nixon pulled off his man and drifted deep.\n\n“It wasn’t my man and my guy went behind the line of scrimmage,” Nixon said postgame. “I was chasing, and I just saw somebody go free. I just chased him. Wasn’t even my man.”\n\nWhose man was it? Evan Williams. He said he made an “instinct” play to go to the flat, leaving Kmet open in the end zone. Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley was a little less charitable.\n\n“Evan should have stayed on his man. That man would have been covered, and the ball would have never gone over there,” Hafley said. “He would have either been pulled up or had to outrun [Edgerrin] Cooper for the first down.”\n\nThe impact\n\nHis man or not, Nixon made the play, and the Packers kneeled out the clock from there, moving their record to 9-3-1 on the season.\n\nIt was as exciting of a play as you could imagine in a rivalry game, but unfortunately, it was probably the last high point of the Packers’ season. A week later, their season came undone in Denver. A week after that, they lost an overtime heartbreaker to the Bears — though “lost” might be less accurate than “laid down and handed the Bears the game.” A week after that, having lost Jordan Love to a concussion early in the second Bears’ game, the Packers were thoroughly handled by the Baltimore Ravens, then closed out the season with their JV squad falling to the Minnesota Vikings.\n\nAnd then we all know what happened in the Wildcard Round. Perhaps it was somewhat poetic that after breaking the Bears’ hearts in Week 14, Nixon played a key role in bungling the Packers’ late game efforts in their playoff loss.\n\nBut whatever happened after, Nixon provided quite a moment with his heady play in Week 14. It’s fitting that it’s the very best of our top plays of the year. Anything that happened after is worth forgetting, but Nixon’s leaping pick will always be <a href=\"https://www.packers.com/photos/photos-keisean-nixon-s-interception-clinches-win-week-14-2025#d8f5811a-e7cc-41e9-bdd7-02f6e8137bac\">one of the lasting images of the season</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783695600;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Acme Packing Company\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:26:\"Green Bay Packers Analysis\";i:1;s:19:\"Top Plays Countdown\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6333;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Keisean Nixon\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"CB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"GB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3193;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e3cec23cf8dac5b7380540427f37946a\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"The Jets will count on Omar Cooper to finally get Garrett Wilson some help\";s:4:\"link\";s:133:\"https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-roster/94921/the-jets-will-count-on-omar-cooper-to-finally-get-garrett-wilson-some-help\";s:11:\"description\";s:359:\"Through the summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Omar Cooper. Name: Omar Cooper Number: 83 Year With Jets: 1st Projected Role: Starting wide receiver His 2025: Cooper came from off the radar to play himself into first round discussion with a 69 catch, 937 yard, 13 touchdown season […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2163:\"\n\n\n \n Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) runs down the sideline past Miami (FL) Hurricanes defenders Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, during the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nThrough the summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Omar Cooper.\n\nName: Omar Cooper\n\nNumber: 83\n\nYear With Jets: 1st\n\nProjected Role: Starting wide receiver\n\nHis 2025: Cooper came from off the radar to play himself into first round discussion with a 69 catch, 937 yard, 13 touchdown season for the National Champion Indiana Hoosiers. \n\nIn the lead up to the NFL Draft, there was a lot of buzz about the Jets being very interested in Cooper. The team eventually traded up from an early second round pick to grab Cooper with the 30th selection.\n\n2026 will be a success if: Cooper posts between 500 and 600 yards.\n\nWhy do I say that? I took a look at wide receivers picked between 25 and 35 over the last decade. The median wide receiver from that group posted in the rage of 550 yards. Ten of the sixteen posted between 497 and 638 yards. So if Cooper is somewhere in that neighborhood, he will be on track. If he goes higher, it will be considered a very good sign. If he’s lower it might be a red flag.\n\nWhile 500-600 yards doesn’t sound super exciting on paper, it would at least give Garrett Wilson a viable sidekick, something he has lacked his entire career other than the three quarters of a season he played with Davante Adams.\n\nOdds of making the roster: Lock (>99%)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783694474;s:6:\"source\";s:17:\"Gang Green Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:20:\"New York Jets Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:1;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13276;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Omar Cooper\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8146;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Garrett Wilson\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"NYJ\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3194;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"fa05ae34a3d38a5292ce210704dbad38\";s:5:\"title\";s:40:\"Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread\";s:4:\"link\";s:121:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64624/chargers-news-justin-herbert-mike-mcdaniel-training-camp\";s:11:\"description\";s:335:\"Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why Omarion Hampton could have a special season this year (Chargers.com) Which players will have a breakout season in 2026? (Chargers Wire) Will the Chargers need to spring for a defensive tackle early in the 2027 draft? (Bolt […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3338:\"\n\n\n \n KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 14: Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart (90) before an NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs on December 14, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nGood morning, <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Chargers</a> fans!\n\nYou know what to do!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/los-angeles-chargers\">Chargers</a> News:\n\nHere’s why <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/training-camp-preview-omarion-hampton-fantasy\">Omarion Hampton</a> could have a special season this year (Chargers.com)\n\nWhich players will have a <a href=\"https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2026/07/09/chargers-breakout-candidates-omarion-hampton-tre-harris-jamaree-caldwell/90870448007/\">breakout season</a> in 2026? (Chargers Wire)\n\nWill the Chargers need to spring for a <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/chargers-already-have-an-impossible-question-looming-in-2027-nfl-draft\">defensive tackle</a> early in the 2027 draft? (Bolt Beat)\n\nIs <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/chargers-free-agent-signing-training-camp-overlooked-charlie-kolar\">Charlie Kolar</a> still being overlooked entering training camp? (Charger Report)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>:\n\nA recent study finds that NFL players die of <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49317702/study-nfl-players-4-s-more-likely-die-neurodegenerative-disease\">dementia</a> at a higher rate (ESPN)\n\nThe clock is ticking on the Bucs getting a <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-baker-mayfield-buccaneers-contract-extension-clock-ticking/\">Baker Mayfield</a> extension done (CBS Sports)\n\nCheck out a preview of the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/afc-west-training-camp-2026-preview-broncos-raiders-chargers-chiefs\">AFC West</a> entering training camp (NFL.com)\n\nAt 36 years old, <a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/at-age-36-cam-heyward-led-the-nfl-in-snaps-at-defensive-tackle\">Cameron Hayward</a> led the NFL in snaps by a defensive tackle (Pro Football Talk)\n\nBest offensive and defensive coordinator <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/best-offensive-defensive-coordinator-combos-nfl-2026\">pairings</a> in the NFL this year (Sports Illustrated)\n\nCheck out these <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25452865-2026-nfl-power-rankings-where-does-every-team-stack-entering-training-camp\">early power rankings</a> for the NFL prior to training camp beginning (Bleacher Report)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783691400;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12507;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Omarion Hampton\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3195;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8c73fd2ab4e00dbbc9dc3bd8125603f4\";s:5:\"title\";s:100:\"Why Brandon Aiyuk\'s NFL career will be over if he sticks to promise he made to 49ers on social media\";s:4:\"link\";s:97:\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why-brandon-aiyuks-nfl-career-will-be-over-49ers-social-media/\";s:11:\"description\";s:151:\"The receiver claims he will never do business with San Francisco again, but his refusal to apply for reinstatement could permanently end his NFL career\";s:7:\"content\";s:151:\"The receiver claims he will never do business with San Francisco again, but his refusal to apply for reinstatement could permanently end his NFL career\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783687523;s:6:\"source\";s:10:\"CBS Sports\";s:10:\"categories\";a:0:{}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:6803;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Brandon Aiyuk\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"SF\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3196;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8368205dad31e0b9afb9321e51c52656\";s:5:\"title\";s:74:\"Titans RB Tony Pollard places 21st in Pro Football Focus position rankings\";s:4:\"link\";s:140:\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-analysis/65857/titans-rb-tony-pollard-places-21st-in-pro-football-focus-position-rankings\";s:11:\"description\";s:339:\"The Tennessee Titans will run it back with Tony Pollard as their starting running back this offseason. They were linked to Jeremiyah Love throughout the pre-draft process. Despite Love going No. 3 overall, it feels like the Titans were always zeroing in on Carnell Tate with the fourth selection anyway. The Titans also didn’t show […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2770:\"\n\n\n \n Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) runs the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images | Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images \n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/\">Tennessee Titans</a> will run it back with Tony Pollard as their starting running back this offseason. They were linked to Jeremiyah Love throughout the pre-draft process. Despite Love going No. 3 overall, it feels like the Titans were always zeroing in on Carnell Tate with the fourth selection anyway.\n\nThe Titans also didn’t show any interest in veteran running backs in free agency. They drafted Nicholas Singleton out of Penn State on Day Three. Mike Borgonzi and Robert Saleh were totally content to move forward with Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears as their backfield tandem for the third consecutive season.\n\nPollard is attempting to secure his <a href=\"https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/65722/can-titans-rb-tony-pollard-rush-for-his-5th-straight-1000-yard-season\">fifth-straight 1,000 yard rushing season in 2026</a>. He’s been the definition of consistency over the past half-decade. Derrick Henry is the only other running back in the NFL with such an impressive streak.\n\nPro Football Focus recently ranked all 32 starting running backs in the NFL. They placed Pollard 21st. It may feel slightly harsh to Titans fans, as Jaylen Warren, Omarion Hampton, and Chase Brown are among those who ranked higher than Pollard.\n\n“Pollard has been a bell-cow back in each of the last few seasons and has now crossed 1,000 rushing yards in four consecutive years,” <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/pff-running-back-rankings-assessing-all-32-starters-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season\">Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick wrote</a>. “While his 1,082 rushing yards in 2025 represented a career high, it was also accompanied by a career-low 70.5 PFF rushing grade. That’s mainly due to Pollard forcing a missed tackle on just 16% of his carries, which was 36th in the NFL. Still, he’s a player who can handle a heavy workload for an offense, which is useful for the Titans as they continue to let quarterback Cam Ward get his feet wet.”\n\nIt’s true that Pollard was rather pedestrian last season when it came to forcing missed tackles and creating yardage for himself. The former Memphis standout essentially gets what is blocked for him. Hopefully Pollard and the Titans’ offensive line will combine to be effective in 2026.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783683000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Music City Miracles\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:25:\"Tennessee Titans Analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Tennessee Titans News\";i:2;s:23:\"Tennessee Titans Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:3:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:5967;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Tony Pollard\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13279;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Carnell Tate\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"TEN\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:2;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3197;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"b4ccee3e88ce46e3d4b9ded9f2e20233\";s:5:\"title\";s:79:\"Tweets of the week: Trevor Lawrence highlights, Travis Hunter insight, and more\";s:4:\"link\";s:138:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/86536/tweets-of-the-week-trevor-lawrence-highlights-travis-hunter-insight-and-more\";s:11:\"description\";s:372:\"Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week. The Jaguars celebrated the Fourth of July: Throwback footage of four F-15 flyovers from games: Pro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador highlighted Trevor Lawrence recording 127 regular season “big time throws” since 2021, […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6117:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 21: Travis Hunter #12 and Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars slap hands prior to a NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Everbank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nHappy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week.\n\nThe Jaguars celebrated the Fourth of July:\n\n\nRed, white, and <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> 🇺🇸 <a href=\"https://t.co/AhFlfplgrA\">pic.twitter.com/AhFlfplgrA</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2073376275864117336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nThrowback footage of four F-15 flyovers from games:\n\n\nIt\'s about U.S. 🇺🇸<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/America250?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#America250</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/e4m9YdCILk\">pic.twitter.com/e4m9YdCILk</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2073392381949587894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nPro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador highlighted Trevor Lawrence recording 127 regular season “big time throws” since 2021, making him the sixth highest quarterback to do so over that time span: \n\n\nTREVOR LAWRENCE, <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> QB Since being drafted in 2021, Lawrence, has made 127 regular season \'Big Time\' Throws – the 6th HIGHEST total by any <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFL</a> QB over that time span (Per <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PFF</a>)<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Duuuval?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Duuuval</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jags?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jags</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jacksonville?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jacksonville</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLX</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL2026?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL2026</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLNews?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLNews</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLKickoff?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLKickoff</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLFootball</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/XD72I3D8Sh\">pic.twitter.com/XD72I3D8Sh</a>— Pro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador (@PFHOFAmbassador) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFHOFAmbassador/status/2074941325250879830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nEvery Lawrence scramble that resulted in a first down from 2025:\n\n\nEvery Trevor Lawrence scramble for a first down in 2025 <a href=\"https://t.co/KyAc1awUaq\">pic.twitter.com/KyAc1awUaq</a>— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) <a href=\"https://x.com/jagibbs_23/status/2074644972700135477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nRachel Phillips shared the bond of Parker Washington and his sister, Ashton, as the two will meet during the upcoming season when the Jaguars travel to Chicago:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/ICYMI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ICYMI</a> – This season the <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#jaguars</a> will head to Chicago to play the Bears and for siblings Parker and Ashton Washington, the matchup will be more than just a game. How their bond has helped them both reach football’s highest level and continues to motivate them. <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/duuuval?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#duuuval</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/9Iif17MuNR\">pic.twitter.com/9Iif17MuNR</a>— Rachel Phillips (@rachphillipstv) <a href=\"https://x.com/rachphillipstv/status/2074161527041470877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2026</a>\n\n\nCameron Wolfe spoke on Travis Hunter’s second season and insight on what to expect from Hunter during the upcoming training camp:\n\n\nTravis Hunter show is just getting started. Year 2 should be box office Early insight into what to expect from <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> unicorn as he’s set to be unleashed full go in training camp later this month: <a href=\"https://t.co/EZSEXaU0us\">pic.twitter.com/EZSEXaU0us</a>— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) <a href=\"https://x.com/CameronWolfe/status/2075001185082261833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nAustin Trammell completed another trip around the Sun:\n\n\nGuys it\'s Austin Trammell\'s birthday let\'s set off some fireworks! 🎆<a href=\"https://x.com/FISGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FISGlobal</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/KRI91fQvnP\">pic.twitter.com/KRI91fQvnP</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2073406474483896655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nI hope you have a good weekend! 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You can find us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bigcatcountry.bsky.social\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BigCatCountry/\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sbnbigcatcountry/\">Instagram</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@sbnbigcatcountry\">Threads</a>.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783683000;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Jacksonville Jaguars News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12530;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Travis Hunter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:5;s:9:\"player_id\";i:7523;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Trevor Lawrence\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3198;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"636e2eecdd13ca3688a11f83519abe84\";s:5:\"title\";s:112:\"Journey of an NFL rookie running back: Can the Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love accomplish great things? As a rookie?\";s:4:\"link\";s:175:\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-discussion/92321/journey-of-an-nfl-rookie-running-back-can-the-cardinals-jeremiyah-love-accomplish-great-things-as-a-rookie\";s:11:\"description\";s:304:\"There have been plenty of running backs taken in the first round of the NFL draft over the history of the league. That’s an easy declaration. There are fewer who have been named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. And that percentage gets even smaller for a rookie running back who has made the Pro Bowl. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11350:\"\n\n\n \n TEMPE, ARIZONA - JUNE 09: Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Arizona Cardinals practices in the mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 09, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThere have been plenty of running backs taken in the first round of the NFL draft over the history of the league. That’s an easy declaration.\n\nThere are fewer who have been named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. And that percentage gets even smaller for a rookie running back who has made the Pro Bowl.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/arizona-cardinals-draft/90132/nfl-draft-results-first-round-2026-jeremiyah-love-running-back-notre-dame-stats-awards-scouting-report-combine-pro-day\">RELATED: JEREMIYAH LOVE SCOUTING REPORT</a>\n\nThe list is minuscule when you seek out how many rookie RBs also become the league MVP in their first season. Let’s see, Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns in 1957, and….. Yeah, pretty exclusive club.\n\nFor every Barry Sanders, Franco Harris, Marshall Faulk, LaDainian Tomlinson, Paul Hornung, Earl Campbell, Charley Trippi, O.J. Simpson, Saquon Barkley, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson, or John Riggins taken in the first round, there is a William Green, Harvey Unga, C.J. Spiller, Sony Michel, Bishop Sankey, Curtis Enis, Tommy Vardell, George Rogers, or Clint Jones ready to tell the tale of how running backs taken in Round 1 are hit or miss.\n\n\n\nEditor’s note: While Rogers had a decent career after being taken with the first overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL draft, right behind, the New York Football Giants drafted Lawrence Taylor. Ouch.\n\nFor a rookie running back to be named to the Pro Bowl in his first year in the league is very remarkable.\n\nConsider the All-Rookie Team. They are looking for only one set of players: guys who have just completed their rookie season. Plus, they name two guys at RB, which adds to the odds. So, depending on how many rookie RBs make rosters in any given year, the percentages of being voted to this prestigious team are pretty good.\n\nA total of 13 running backs were selected in the 2026 NFL draft. There is the same number of undrafted rookie running backs who have been signed to training camp rosters. How many of each kind will stick on the main roster will be determined in late August. Some that become waived will then be signed to team practice squads.\n\n\n\nLindsay’s example\n\nJeremiyah Love is this year’s big fish. He was taken third overall by the Arizona Cardinals and is projected to become the starting RB for Arizona this year. The Cardinals’ running back room is absolutely busting at the seams with free agent signee Tyler Allgeier, James Conner, Bam Knight, Trey Benson, and Corey Kiner.\n\nLove had 18 touchdowns last year for Notre Dame, plus rushed for 1,372 yards. He started 27 games in his final three seasons with 25 TDs in his last two years. Great receiver, above-average blocker, and exceptional moves with 4.36 speed. High character guy. In high school, he was a sprinter and in football, was voted the “Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year” as well as MaxPreps “Missouri High School Football Player of the Year.”\n\nHe will become the workhorse for Arizona. Home run speed with outstanding balance. Very patient runner with good vision and natural ball-tracking abilities with soft hands. If someone can refine his pass-blocking skills when held in the backfield, Love will become national news every game.\n\nBut don’t knock guys who aren’t drafted. Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison, RBs Arian Foster of the Houston Texans, San Francisco’s Joe Perry, and Phillip Lindsay of the Denver Broncos, QBs Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys and Kurt Warner of the St. Louis Rams, and WR Drew Pearson with the Cowboys were all guys who weren’t picked, and then went out and balled out.\n\nMany undrafted guys have been voted to Pro Bowls. TE Antonio Gates of the San Diego Chargers earned eight Pro Bowls. Pearson was named to the NFL 1970s Team. Warner later played for the Cardinals and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So was undrafted OG Larry Little of the Miami Dolphins.\n\nLindsay was overlooked in the 2018 NFL draft. He was a short, lightly built runner from the University of Colorado, where he was voted Second Team All-Pac 12 his senior year. And despite having 4.39 speed, his phone didn’t ring during the draft.\n\nHe had plenty of calls after the draft and decided on the local team, the Broncos. Lindsay grew up in the Washington Park neighborhood on the south side of Denver. The Broncos’ starting RB was Royce Freeman, with Devaontae Booker as backup. Neither was considered a superstar. Lindsay had a really good camp and preseason. After making the final roster, he was listed as RB3 to start Week 1.\n\nThe Broncos coaching staff played Lindsay right away, and he began to chip away at that depth chart. He became the first undrafted running back to gain 100+ scrimmage yards in his first two games in the history of the league. In Week 13, he rushed for 157 yards. Lindsay finished the year with 1,278 total yards (1,037 rushing yards, 241 receiving yards) from scrimmage and scored 10 touchdowns. At one point, he was splitting carries with Freeman.\n\nNot only did Lindsay make the NFL All-Rookie Team, but he was voted to the Pro Bowl. \n\n\n\nWhich brings us to Love\n\nLindsay spent three years in Denver, while his final pro football season was 2023. He is now a Denver radio host. He co-hosts the afternoon drive show, known as “The Drive,” on the sports radio station 104.3 The Fan.\n\nAs not only a rookie, but a rookie running back in the NFL, he knows how difficult it is to succeed at the next level. NFL linebackers hit harder. NFL defensive ends are faster. NFL safeties will lay you out and make a meme out of the tackle.\n\nRecently on the Action Network (AN), Lindsay was interviewed by AN Cardinals Insider Kyle Odegard when the topic shifted to the Cardinals, and how he perceives Love will perform this year: \n\n\n\n\n“If you get drafted third overall, that man better go to the Pro Bowl. That should be the expectation. They’re drafting you that high because they believe you can come in and make some noise. They think you can be that dynamic running back who changes the whole offense. This isn’t, ‘Oh, he’s going to take his time.’ You can’t do that when you’re drafted number three overall.”\n\n\n\nthe floor expectation should be pro bowl— Holden Beers (@Holden2Beers) <a href=\"https://x.com/Holden2Beers/status/2074970333023711497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nRight now, the unofficial depth chart for the Cardinals has Love as the starter, with Allgeier and Conner as primary backups. But that is right now, after OTAs and minicamps. Training camp is where the hitting begins, and this new offensive scheme becomes an everyday affair.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.actionnetwork.com/nfl/phillip-lindsay-2026-interview\">LINK: ODEGARD’S FULL INTERVIEW WITH PHILLIP LINDSAY</a>\n\nAnd suddenly, Love is going against grown-ass men who play football for a living. So “unofficial” depth charts mean nothing at this juncture.\n\nBut Love has the pedigree and the accolades from where he played for a national program in a tough conference.\n\nLinday continued:\n\n\n\n\n“(Love) should go over 1,000 yards, with 17 games and the touches he’s going to get. But he has to go out there now and go do it. Nobody’s going to bend over and kiss your butt. You’ve got to go earn every yard you get, and earn respect in this league by going out there and making those plays.”\n\n\nThe beauty of this year’s Arizona roster is that GM Monti Ossenfort made it his mission to improve the offensive line.\n\nThere were major issues with the guard spots as well as the right tackle. Both guards, Evan Brown and Will Hernandez, are gone. So are tackles Kelvin Beachum and Jonah Williams. In their places are LG Isaac Seumalo (Steelers), RG Chase Bisontis (Texas A&M), and Elijah Wilkinson (Falcons).\n\nEven the backup offensive line positions have improved in case of an injury. \n\nLindsay knows what a running back needs, and the Cardinals have attempted to build an offense that will help Love. And, the revamped offensive line must do its job:\n\n\n\n\n“(The Cardinals) are going to get pullers in front of you to give you an opportunity to be one-on-one with the safety. We’re going to be creative with the pass game out in space, so that you can bring your superpower to our team.”\n\n\nBut just because a guy was a stud in college does not always transfer to the pro game. It’s a completely different animal. Even for solid players. And as Lindsay has stated, going #3 overall in the draft means the franchise is expecting big things from him sooner rather than later.\n\n\nJeremiyah Love leaned into the team-first mindset at Notre Dame. He’s embracing it right away in the NFL, too. “Everything is about the team.” As humble as a No. 3 overall pick could be. <a href=\"https://t.co/GeEieJgewD\">pic.twitter.com/GeEieJgewD</a>— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) <a href=\"https://x.com/tbhorka/status/2069798176450634166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 24, 2026</a>\n\n\nLindsay surmised:\n\n\n\n\n“He’s very explosive. He’s very patient. He can catch out of the backfield. The man has it all, and he’s with a team that has drafted him so high. What does that mean? It’s telling you they have a vision for him. You need a team that is going to get you involved.”\n\n\nGetting Love involved will become the easy part. Making him a Pro Bowler as a rookie? That has always been a tough get.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783605056;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:29:\"Arizona Cardinals Depth Chart\";i:1;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:8:\"analysis\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:11;s:9:\"player_id\";i:13287;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Jeremiyah Love\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"RB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3199;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"bc6b7eb98464a31f3e871dde1494d983\";s:5:\"title\";s:42:\"Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread\";s:4:\"link\";s:120:\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/64625/chargers-news-justin-herbert-mike-mcdaniel-jim-harbaugh\";s:11:\"description\";s:359:\"Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Cameron Dicker can continue rewriting the record books this season (Chargers.com) What is the Chargers biggest position battle entering training camp? (Chargers.com) Could Jamaree Caldwell be in line for a breakout season in 2026? (Bolt Beat) What will Trevor […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:3008:\"\n\n\n \n EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Omarion Hampton #8 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a reception during Mandatory Minicamp at The Bolt on June 18, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nGood morning, <a href=\"https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/\">Chargers</a> fans!\n\nYou know what to do!\n\nAnd now for today’s links.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/los-angeles-chargers\">Chargers</a> News:\n\n<a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/training-camp-preview-cameron-dicker-fantasy\">Cameron Dicker</a> can continue rewriting the record books this season (Chargers.com)\n\nWhat is the Chargers <a href=\"https://www.chargers.com/news/biggest-question-training-camp-guard\">biggest position battle</a> entering training camp? (Chargers.com)\n\nCould <a href=\"https://boltbeat.com/chargers-key-defensive-tackle-overhaul-could-change-everything-for-jamaree-caldwell\">Jamaree Caldwell</a> be in line for a breakout season in 2026? (Bolt Beat)\n\nWhat will <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/chargers-roster-trevor-penning-role-2026\">Trevor Penning’s role</a> be for the Chargers this year? (Charger Report)\n\n<a href=\"http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news\">NFL News</a>:\n\nTaking a look at how <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49309306/2026-nfl-season-super-bowl-roster-building-positions-draft-signings-trades\">Super Bowl rosters</a> are built (ESPN)\n\n10 players poised or <a href=\"https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-veterans-set-to-experience-a-resurgence-in-2026/\">massive bounce-back seasons</a> in 2026 (CBS Sports)\n\nCheck out the latest players to make it on the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2026-nos-80-71\">2026 NFL Top 100</a> (NFL.com)\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-geno-smith-was-cited-for-speeding-on-monday\">Geno Smith</a> was cited for a speeding ticket this week (Pro Football Talk)\n\nRanking the <a href=\"https://www.si.com/nfl/ranking-10-best-cornerbacks-in-nfl-2026\">best 10 cornerbacks</a> in the NFL (Sports Illustrated)\n\n<a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25452612-travis-hunter-reportedly-running-over-20-mph-amid-knee-injury-rehab-ahead-2nd-season-jaguars\">Travis Hunter</a> is back to running over 20 mph during his rehab from a knee injury (Bleacher Report)\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783605000;s:6:\"source\";s:19:\"Bolts From The Blue\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Los Angeles Chargers News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:4:\"camp\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:12;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8259;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Cameron Dicker\";s:8:\"position\";s:1:\"K\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"LAC\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3200;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"de1b7a3adba0a84cef71b083303477ae\";s:5:\"title\";s:32:\"C.J. Stroud misses the QB Top 10\";s:4:\"link\";s:91:\"https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-analysis/76584/c-j-stroud-misses-the-qb-top-10\";s:11:\"description\";s:323:\"This is the time of year where hot takes, crazy speculation and comments taken out of context turn into overblown national headlines. People want to talk football and in the absence of large quantities of news, stories are often manufactured for the sake of having a story. Alongside those sorts of things, we get W-L […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6755:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws a pass during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThis is the time of year where hot takes, crazy speculation and comments taken out of context turn into overblown national headlines. People want to talk football and in the absence of large quantities of news, stories are often manufactured for the sake of having a story. \n\nAlongside those sorts of things, we get W-L predictions and Ranking lists. In the case of the latter, I present to you the <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-quarterback-rankings-all-32-starters-2026?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insider_scoop&_kx=O4TsQgqsmbIcBoQr6Fj21u8i0RU4NTLFuxBwXedA1Uc.U7MhhG\">PFF Quarterback Rankings: All 32 starters ahead of the 2026 NFL season</a>.\n\nAt first glance, it shouldn’t surprise too many people that Buffalo Bill’s quarterback Josh Allen sits at the top of the list. Allen, who might be the modern equivalent of Dan Marino, or more accurately, Jim Kelly, is an amazing QB, no doubt. However, like Marino, Kelly and several other league leading field generals, he’s yet to put a ring on it. \n\nUpon first glance, my expectation for Stroud on this list was somewhere between 8-10. But, as I scrolled down, I saw names like Justin Herbert, Drake Maye and Dan Prescott fill that range. Prescott? Really? Not sure on that one…\n\nScrolling a bit further than expected, the #17 slot finally filled my screen. \n\nRank 17 – C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans\n\n\nStroud regressed significantly in 2025 as he continued to deal with poor pass protection and injuries. His 62.0 PFF passing grade ranked 34th among 43 qualifying quarterbacks, including the postseason. He also committed a career-high 23 turnover-worthy plays, 10 of which came in Houston’s two postseason games against Pittsburgh and New England.\n\n\n\nThe <a href=\"https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/houston-texans/13?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texans</a>’ offensive line should improve after the additions they made this offseason, but Stroud will still need to handle pressure better in 2026. His 35.5 PFF passing grade under pressure ranked fourth-worst among qualifying quarterbacks. He also tied for the league lead in interceptions thrown under pressure (8). If Stroud can regain his confidence behind a revamped offensive line, <a href=\"https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/teams/2024/REGPO?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_campaign=insider_scoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houston</a> could be a Super Bowl contender.\n\n\nIn light of their proprietary system giving Stroud some pretty low marks for last season, it’s understandable he fell down into middle-of-the-pack territory. And, let’s face it, based solely on last season’s stats, 17 might be generous. \n\nHowever, PFF’s grades don’t always (in fact, rarely?) paint an accurate picture of a player. Particularly if they’re using just the prior season. On that basis, there were some years where Tom Brady, Steve Young and other Hall of Famers weren’t even top 15 worthy.\n\nWhere it gets wonky is PFF’s tunnel-vision as applied to Stroud. Looking at Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes for example. Mahomes also had a down year last season. However, he lands in 4th place here, based almost entirely on what he’d accomplished prior to 2025. \n\n\nC.J. Stroud’s EPA/Play over his career currently sits at +0.04 via <a href=\"https://x.com/PFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PFF</a>. That ranks 60th/102 QBs that have taken 1000 snaps in the PFF era. Stroud falls right below QBs like Joe Flacco (58th) & Andy Dalton (58) but in front of Bo Nix (61st) & Trevor Lawrence (63rd). <a href=\"https://t.co/12jTi6tqot\">pic.twitter.com/12jTi6tqot</a>— Jacob (@JacobBarzilla) <a href=\"https://x.com/JacobBarzilla/status/2074946917746737233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nNow, make no mistake, Stroud has yet to show he’s the equal of Mahomes. And, he may never do that. But, grading 1 QB based on total career and another on their worst season makes things seem a little janky. \n\nWhat do you think? Where does Stroud truly rank in your mind? \n\nSpeaking of other QBs on the list, Jacksonville Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence falls in at #11. Now, Lawrence is a solid QB, deserving of praise – and held back by less-than-optimal teamwork at times. Does that make him 6 slots better than Stroud, though? Not likely. \n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://www.statspros.com/c-j-stroud-vs-trevor-lawrence-stats/\">Statpros</a>, the answer is pretty obvious:\n\n\nStroud has thrown 43 TD’s compared to 17 interceptions. His TD rate on pass attempts is 4.2% and his interception rate is 1.6%. He’s lost a total of 540 yards while being the victim of a QB sack 90 times. He averages 244.8 yards per contest through the air. In the 32 games in his career, Stroud has connected on 655 of 1,031 attempts for a total of 7,835 yds.\n\n\n\nIn 60 contests in his career, Lawrence has been successful on 1,288 of his 2,034 attempts for 13,815 yds. He averages 230.3 yds per contest through the air. Lawrence has thrown 69 TD’s compared to 46 picks. He’s lost 672 yards while being the victim of a QB sack 112 different times. His touchdown rate when attempting a pass is 3.4% and his interception rate is 2.3%.\n\n\n\n\nNever let anyone Tell you Trevor Lawrence is better than CJ Stroud <a href=\"https://t.co/5yGGTxUg9z\">pic.twitter.com/5yGGTxUg9z</a>— big ounce (@_bigounce) <a href=\"https://x.com/_bigounce/status/2074325298305237489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2026</a>\n\n\n\nSo, we’re left back at the top of the page: here’s something to talk about that may not be as substantive as we’d like. But, it’s a way to talk football in a month where there isn’t much football to talk about. 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While Baker is down about 40 spots, his presence on the list, and on the field […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2127:\"\n\n\n \n GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 21: Budda Baker #3 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nFor seven consecutive years the Arizona Cardinals have had a player on the NFL Top 100 list. Sure, some years they have had more, but for seven years you could count on Budda Baker to be on that list.\n\n\nNo. 75 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…<a href=\"https://x.com/AZCardinals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AZCardinals</a> S Budda Baker! <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLFilms</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/dqWNvauhc6\">pic.twitter.com/dqWNvauhc6</a>— NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFL/status/2074871135485952121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile Baker is down about 40 spots, his presence on the list, and on the field for the Arizona Cardinals has been a key presence that has allowed them to have some semblance of talent.\n\nFor the Cardinals, Baker has been a captain and mainstay on the field for a defense that has desperately needed someone to join him as a consistent playmaker during his tenure.\n\nWhat Baker does as a downhill safety cannot be understated.\n\n\nBudda Baker keeps making plays 🤧<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLTop100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLTop100</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/BirdGang?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BirdGang</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/NYEOxgj2Cl\">pic.twitter.com/NYEOxgj2Cl</a>— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) <a href=\"https://x.com/NFLPlus/status/2074916426264240613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2026</a>\n\n\nBaker is an eight time Pro Bowler and two-time All Pro, as well as a two-time second team All Pro and continues to be a bright spot for an organization that doesn’t always have them.\n\nCongratulations to Budda.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783555104;s:6:\"source\";s:20:\"Revenge of the Birds\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:28:\"Arizona Cardinals discussion\";i:1;s:22:\"Arizona Cardinals News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:10;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4081;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Budda Baker\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"ARI\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3202;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"8dcde7011baf7d3dc415ba0f6b72292d\";s:5:\"title\";s:92:\"How will the Falcons offense change under Kevin Stefanski? ft. avy3n: Falcoholic Live, Ep380\";s:4:\"link\";s:144:\"https://www.thefalcoholic.com/atlanta-falcons-analysis/94437/falcons-offense-changes-2026-bijan-robinson-drake-london-kyle-pitts-falcoholic-live\";s:11:\"description\";s:347:\"The Falcons have a new direction on offense under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. 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And if he is a good blocker and can lead the team in catches, that is a huge bonus. Such is the life of Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:11612:\"\n\n\n \n Trey McBride talks with the media | Mark Henle/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images \n\nEveryone in the NFL knows that to have a good running game, you have to possess capable tight ends to help extend the offensive line. And if he is a good blocker and can lead the team in catches, that is a huge bonus.\n\nSuch is the life of Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. \n\n<a href=\"https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/nfl-reacts-survey/92143/arizona-cardinals-fans-think-trey-mcbride-leads-the-team-in-receiving-this-season\">RELATED: CARDINALS FANS THINK MCBRIDE LEADS THE TEAM</a>\n\nIt’s really weird how little media attention McBride gets, despite being in the same category of greatness as Travis Kelce and George Kittle. This past season, McBride had 169 targets, 126 catches for 1,239 yards with a 9.8 yards per reception average, 11 touchdowns, 63 first down conversions, 656 YAC, and just two drops.\n\nFor 2025, top receiving tight ends:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrey McBride (Cardinals) – 1,239 yards\n\n\n\nKyle Pitts Sr. (Falcons) – 928 yards\n\n\n\nJuwan Johnson (Saints) – 889 yards\n\n\n\nTravis Kelce (Chiefs) – 851 yards\n\n\n\nTyler Warren (Colts) – 817 yards\n\n\n\nOf course he does, outside of him- the Cards are shit. In fact here, let me help you – ELIMINATED!— NJHawkfan exit 4 (@therealnjfan) <a href=\"https://x.com/therealnjfan/status/2072131038235513294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nFor 2024, top receiving tight ends:\n\n\n\n\nBrock Bowers (Raiders): 1,194 yards\n\n\n\nTrey McBride (Cardinals): 1,146 yards\n\n\n\nGeorge Kittle (49ers): 1,106 yards\n\n\n\nJonnu Smith (Dolphins): 884 yards\n\n\n\nTravis Kelce (Chiefs): 823 yards\n\n\nMcBride was a recent guest on the podcast “Bussin’ with the Boys” with hosts former NFL players OT Taylor Lewan and LB Will Compton. 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I definitely saw the memes, but it was funny because he never really talked about it or about playing games. But every single week, he was in the media, ‘Oh, the new Call of Duty came out, double XP weekend. He’s going to have the worst game ever.’ I’m like, double XP weekend? I didn’t understand that. He didn’t talk like being on missions. He never talked about playing or anything related.\n\nQ: The fanbase like in Arizona. During the Cardinals’ Super Bowl week, it was the first time we saw people walking around with Cardinals hats. After the game was played, and all of a sudden, the hats just kind of went away.\n\nMcBride: Living in Arizona, no one’s from Arizona. Everyone kind of has moved in from another state. So, they’re all fans of their own team. So, there are no Arizona fans in Arizona. So, it’s a tough deal. But hopefully, we will start winning some games, and we can bring some of those fans back. I got drafted in the second round, and I didn’t know much about the Cardinals. 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And I’m like, “Well, you guys better figure it out cuz I’m keeping this one.”\n\nQ: You signed, at the time, the largest contract for a tight end in the history of the NFL with your extension. That has to feel absolutely incredible with your story coming from a very small town.\n\nMcBride: I remember going through the whole process of getting the new contract, knowing I was going to sign a big one. I was at home, and my agent called me, and I ended up signing for 76. He said we got four for 64 (million), which was 16 (million) a year. I was like, “F**k, dude. 64? Oh my god.” I could buy so many Zips wings. Just everything that’s going through my mind. I said let’s lock it in. That’s life-changing. It was pretty cool to be up there past Travis (Kelce) and (George) Kittle. Colorado State called me right away about that 15 grand (laughs). I was at the Pro Bowl with Kittle, and he asked me if I had gotten a deal done because he was waiting to jump me. I was the highest paid for a month? Two weeks?\n\nQ: Was that the first offer at 16?\n\nMcBride: No. The first offer was actually lower, like 12 (million).\n\nQ: What are your favorite things to do?\n\nMcBride: I’m a big golfer right now. I got the golf bug, where I’m hooked. If I have any free time, I’m trying to play golf as much as I can. That’s my fixation right now. Me and Budda Baker play a lot together. I used to kill him and beat him up badly. But he’s starting to play really good right now and might be trending. It’s a lot of fun. I’m trying to join Whisper Rock. It’s a tough place to get in. And I watch the PGA.\n\nQ: Who’s the most respected defensive player in your eyes in the back seven?\n\nMcBride: There’s a lot of good safeties. Derwin James. Kyle Hamilton’s actually a really, really good player. We play against the Seahawks, and they have (Devon) Witherspoon, who’s a really good player. The 49ers have Fred Warner. Jesse Bates with Atlanta got me on a couple of routes where I had an option route and a go ball, where he got me. He got the best of me, and I want my lick back for sure. There are so many guys in this league who are tough. I try to win more than I lose, and that’s usually the case.\n\nQ: What was your “welcome to the NFL” moment?\n\nMcBride: It was actually in my first training camp. I got a few reps with the ones. I put my hand down, and J.J. Watt is lined up in front of me. DeAndre Hopkins is in the slot, A.J. Green split out, and I’m like, “Holy s**t, dude. I’m like on the offense with DHop and AJ.” And I got to try to cut off JJ. This will be fun. One play, we’re on the backside of a cutoff, and I cut off J.J. Watt. I’m going as hard as I can, trying to have the perfect technique, and he’s not even really trying. I just remember saving the clip. I’m like, “I just f***ing blocked J.J. Watt!” For me, it was really cool.\n\n\nTrey McBride says he dislikes \"Seattle\" the most in the NFC West 👀 \"That\'s a tough place to play. Their defense is a bunch of shit talkers. They have a really good team, too. I feel like every time we go to Seattle, it\'s such a hostile environment.\" (via <a href=\"https://x.com/BussinWTB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BussinWTB</a>) <a href=\"https://t.co/RKN8YB7TBJ\">pic.twitter.com/RKN8YB7TBJ</a>— SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) <a href=\"https://x.com/SleeperAZCards/status/2072061102725439884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nQ: Which team in the NFC West do you dislike, and why is it the 49ers?\n\nMcBride: <a href=\"https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-news/170177/arizona-cardinals-star-trey-mcbride-has-seahawks-nfc-west-rival-most-dislikes\">It’s actually Seattle. </a>That’s a tough place to play. Their defense is a bunch of s**t talkers and has a really good team. Their defense didn’t lock me up. 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Still, the emphasis is on the most important position which, to this point, the Buccaneers have no plan for beyond the 2026 season.\n\nRecently, another franchise whose history has boasted roughly as many franchise quarterbacks as a barber has bald clients, has been mentioned in conjunction with the Buccaneers and their quarterback quandary. The Cleveland Browns, a model of what it is supposed to look like at the NFL level, have speculation about the possibility of moving their young quarterback Shedeur Sanders via trade. \n\n\n\nSanders’ status in Cleveland isn’t necessarily shaky, it’s just very up in the air the way. In theory, a team like Tampa could swoop and nab him if they viewed him as a beneficial future option. The claim, originally made by PFSN’s Cooper Kleinberg, gained some traction and was <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/insider-makes-strong-claim-potential-032811426.html\">bantered about </a>where it ultimately saw a fairly demonstrative critique from Pewter Plank as a story arch that has lost the plot a bit—\n\n\nPFSN listed the Buccaneers as one of the top-3 teams that should pursue a Shedeur Sanders trade with the Browns. We’re here to assure you that Jason Licht and the Bucs will almost certainly NOT be trading for Sanders. <a href=\"https://t.co/5GND1WE2xv\">https://t.co/5GND1WE2xv</a>— The Pewter Plank (@ThePewterPlank) <a href=\"https://x.com/ThePewterPlank/status/2073359578784293130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 4, 2026</a>\n\n\nShedeur Sanders in Tampa Bay does provide some interesting discussion points— Some of the most intriguing may actually revolve around whether or not a move like this could involve his father as a coach. 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(Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nTo continue our series on reviewing the off-season state of the Buccaneers’ roster, we’ll take a quick look at the running back situation next.\n\nThe Bucs low-key have some developments to monitor here, and it will be huge in determining how successful the running game adapts under new playcaller Zac Robinson. \n\nIs Bucky Irving Healthy?\n\nAfter starring in a stocked Buccaneers offense in 2024, and as a rookie no less, Bucky Irving’s star came crashing down to Earth for various reasons last year. \n\nThe state of the offensive line was nothing less than a catastrophe last year, with several persisting injuries and lineup changes affecting the entire offense, especially the run game. 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As useful as he was for 4 seasons, it’s clear he tired of his role and seemingly the coaching staff as a whole, so off he went to Washington where he will play with close friend Jayden Daniels. \n\nNeeding a true 1b to complement Bucky’s 1a, Tampa acted expeditiously in free agency to secure Kenny Gainwell, who is coming off a career year for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 27-year-old produced like one of the best receiving backs in football, tallying 73 receptions for 486 yards and 3 touchdowns. \n\nHe’ll get significant snaps for Tampa, as the Bucs like to prominently feature running backs in the passing attack and that should only continue under Zac Robinson, who got the ball to Bijan Robinson an obscene amount (79 catches, 820 yards, 4 touchdowns). \n\nTruthfully, Gainwell could be poised to seize a lion’s share of the touches if he remains effective as a pass catcher and runner (he averaged 4.7 yards per carry while totaling 537 rushing yards and 5 TDs) and Irving falters in his return. \n\nIt’ll be interesting to see play out early in the season. \n\nDoes Sean Tucker Still Play a Role?\n\nSurprisingly still on the roster is one of the NFL’s best RB3s, Sean Tucker. \n\nA restricted free agent, the Bucs waited until the last moment to tender Tucker for one year at a significant $3.52 million. 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Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers have also been training with a fighting sport: boxing. (Caution: the following clip features NSFW language.)\n\n\nLamar Jackson and Zay Flowers learning new boxing techniques: “That’s good, you didn’t throw that Quarterback punch” 😂 (Via thatsaintlife on IG) <a href=\"https://t.co/4VIa6FSy6X\">pic.twitter.com/4VIa6FSy6X</a>— JacksonMuse (@Jackson_Muse) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jackson_Muse/status/2073876440634782170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 5, 2026</a>\n\n\nJackson and Flowers were working with Dawson Saint Jour, a performance coach who helps athletes improve their strength, conditioning, and functional athleticism via boxing. Among the benefits are better reaction times, improved endurance, and more cohesion between upper- and lower-body movements. 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You decisively chose Roquan Smith, who led the pack with a 46% of the vote. Despite reaching his sixth career Pro Bowl last year, he has admitted that his play was not up to par. […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2249:\"\n\n\n \n PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nIn this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked you which Raven would have the biggest bounce-back season in 2026. \n\nYou decisively chose Roquan Smith, who led the pack with a 46% of the vote. Despite reaching his sixth career Pro Bowl last year, he has admitted that his play was not up to par. But a better defensive line in front of him and a refreshed scheme via new head coach Jesse Minter – who pulled solid play out of relatively unheralded linebackers in Los Angeles – could give Smith a major boost. \n\nMark Andrews and Rashod Bateman came in second and third place, respectively. It is hard to imagine them putting up worse numbers than they did last season. Declan Doyle’s new offense and a better offensive line will offer ways for both pass-catchers to make a bigger impact.\n\nMarlon Humphrey coming in last is somewhat interesting. He struggled in 2025 no matter what his role was, but he was excellent in 2024. The cornerback position seems to have sudden regression more often than others, but Minter oversaw some of Humphrey’s best seasons when he was the Ravens’ secondary, including a first-team All-Pro nod in 2019.\n\nOther candidates including Nnamdi Madubuike, who is more a candidate for a comeback than a bounce-back. He was incredibly effective before going down last year, so he does not necessarily need to improve his play. He just needs to get back on the field. \n\nNone of these players are serious candidates for any end of season awards, but they are listed in some early odds (<a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">via FanDuel Sportsbook</a>). Smith is +12500 for Defensive Player of the Year, Andrews is +40000 for Offensive Player of the Year, and Humphrey is +50000 for DPOY. Bateman is not listed at all.\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783183475;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Baltimore Beatdown\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Baltimore Ravens analysis\";i:1;s:24:\"Baltimore Ravens Opinion\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4960;s:11:\"player_name\";s:12:\"Roquan Smith\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3222;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"6adb66e095b8fc6a04711943d1c2b328\";s:5:\"title\";s:78:\"Tweets of the week: Jaguars game themes, Cooke’s franchise records, and more\";s:4:\"link\";s:134:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/86433/tweets-of-the-week-jaguars-game-themes-cookes-franchise-records-and-more\";s:11:\"description\";s:351:\"Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, news, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week. The Jaguars shared their support for Calais Campbell and his family following the news that his mother, Nateal Campbell, was found deceased in her Atlanta home on Tuesday during a wellness check: Along […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:6721:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 14: Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke (9) punts between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Jets on December 14, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images \n\nHappy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, news, and more from X/Twitter posted during the past week.\n\nThe Jaguars shared their support for Calais Campbell and his family following the news that his mother, <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49236930/calais-campbell-mother-found-dead-brother-charged-murder\">Nateal Campbell</a>, was found deceased in her Atlanta home on Tuesday during a wellness check:\n\n\nOur hearts are with Calais Campbell and his family ❤️ <a href=\"https://t.co/o4LQ4BtsCp\">pic.twitter.com/o4LQ4BtsCp</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2072349461137719575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nAlong with their support for former Titans running back Chris Johnson after the announcement of his <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/2071576571828183300\">ALS diagnosis</a>:\n\n\nRooting for you, CJ2K ❤️ <a href=\"https://t.co/kikH5KLCZU\">pic.twitter.com/kikH5KLCZU</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2071589771667792297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe organization celebrated Pride Month in numerous ways, including partnering with JASMYN and Yellowstone Landscape for a day of service:\n\n\nPride Month in <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> 🏳️‍🌈 Throughout June, our team celebrated Pride through learning, giving back, building community, and showing up in support of our LGBTQ+ neighbors. We wrapped up the month by partnering with JASMYN and Yellowstone Landscape for a day of service, helping… <a href=\"https://t.co/qevNSfYCNv\">pic.twitter.com/qevNSfYCNv</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2072379655404007764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nPro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador highlighted the best leg in the league’s 43-yard punt average during the previous season and ownership of the top seven single-season highest net punt yard average in franchise history:\n\n\nLOGAN COOKE, <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Jaguars</a> P In 2025, Cooke, averaged 43.0 Net Yards per Punt – Cooke now owns the TOP 7 HIGHEST Single Season Net Punting Average seasons in Franchise History (Per <a href=\"https://x.com/pfref?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@pfref</a>)<a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Duuuval?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Duuuval</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jags?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jags</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/Jacksonville?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jacksonville</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLX</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFL2026?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL2026</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLNews?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLNews</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLKickoff?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLKickoff</a> <a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/NFLFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLFootball</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/x0XvEBukKB\">pic.twitter.com/x0XvEBukKB</a>— Pro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador (@PFHOFAmbassador) <a href=\"https://x.com/PFHOFAmbassador/status/2072406513298161886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nWhile Cooke visited a local farm to learn about the growth of potatoes in Northeast Florida:\n\n\n“It’s a potato!” 🥔 Logan Cooke visited a local farm to learn more about the growth of potatoes in Northeast Florida, thanks to Fresh From Florida and L&M Farms! <a href=\"https://t.co/wvFRwIPGvZ\">pic.twitter.com/wvFRwIPGvZ</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2072414675048735084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nThe team announced game themes for the upcoming season:\n\n\nHot off the press 📰: <a href=\"https://t.co/JQt0mzIq96\">https://t.co/JQt0mzIq96</a><a href=\"https://x.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/tfBLS400oT\">pic.twitter.com/tfBLS400oT</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2071956931392962886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt looks like LeBron James will not be playing for the Lakers for the 2026- 2027 season:\n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/lVtMQm7LFy\">https://t.co/lVtMQm7LFy</a> <a href=\"https://t.co/1qW3aF3a3B\">pic.twitter.com/1qW3aF3a3B</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href=\"https://x.com/Jaguars/status/2072012934885081161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 30, 2026</a>\n\n\nIt’s your last chance to enter Parker Washington’s preseason jersey giveaway:\n\n\nTo enter: ✅ Like & Retweet this post ✅ Follow <a href=\"https://x.com/CPW11_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CPW11_</a> ✅ Reply: “Chop Wood, Carry Water” Good luck! 🐆 <a href=\"https://t.co/9uPHSNwIw8\">pic.twitter.com/9uPHSNwIw8</a>— Parker Washington (@CPW11_) <a href=\"https://x.com/CPW11_/status/2067291847500722671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 17, 2026</a>\n\n\nI hope you have a good weekend, and please stay safe! Not following Big Cat Country on social media? You can find us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/bigcatcountry.bsky.social\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BigCatCountry/\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sbnbigcatcountry/\">Instagram</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@sbnbigcatcountry\">Threads</a>.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783090800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:1:{i:0;s:25:\"Jacksonville Jaguars News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:125;s:11:\"player_name\";s:15:\"Calais Campbell\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DE\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3223;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"4292759282a70ac86a3ed94ad4c2da20\";s:5:\"title\";s:55:\"Reacts Survey Results: Can Antonio Johnson do it again?\";s:4:\"link\";s:136:\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-discussion/86403/reacts-survey-results-antonio-johnson-projected-interceptions-leader\";s:11:\"description\";s:344:\"This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans to predict who will lead the team in interceptions. Over a third of the respondents chose fourth-year safety Antonio Johnson, who tied for the team lead in INTs last season (5; Devin Lloyd). Second-year pro Travis Hunter came in a close second, and the recently extended Montaric “Buster” […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2461:\"\n\n\n \n JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 4: Antonio Johnson #26 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during the first quarter of an NFL 2025 game against the Tennessee Titans at Everbank Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThis week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans to predict who will lead the team in interceptions. \n\nOver a third of the respondents chose fourth-year safety Antonio Johnson, who tied for the team lead in INTs last season (5; Devin Lloyd). Second-year pro Travis Hunter came in a close second, and the recently extended Montaric “Buster” Brown wasn’t far behind. \n\n“Definitely a little bit different for him coming in this year, just knowing everything that he knows within the system,” said defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile at <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-training-camp/85967/jacksonvilles-deep-passing-game-takes-center-stage-on-ota-day-4\">Day 4 of OTAs</a>. “You see him helping the young guys, helping Jalen [Huskey] and other guys in the room. He’s been a really good communicator. \n\n“Done a good job in the meetings, but the cool thing about him is he’s had a lot on his plate maybe more than even some other guys because Antonio plays both safety positions, nickel, dime, he does a lot. So, when you do that, it’s hard. It’s hard to learn all that stuff, but in the end, the silver lining is you know the defenses good or better than anybody. I think he’s at the point now where he can coach a lot of the techniques that we’re asking the guys to play, which is cool.”\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl\">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>, the Jaguars have +2700 odds to win the Super Bowl.\n\nTop comments from <a href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/nfl-reacts-survey/86375/jags-reacts-survey-top-ballhawk-2026-nfl\">Wednesday’s post</a>:\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bigcatcountry.com/nfl-reacts-survey/86375/jags-reacts-survey-top-ballhawk-2026-nfl?commentID=81156aa2-d4bb-4d83-ae10-9a10ecb0aa62\"></a>JaguardianI know who’d it better be, but the kid Muhammad intrigues me, from what I’ve read…\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783090800;s:6:\"source\";s:15:\"Big Cat Country\";s:10:\"categories\";a:3:{i:0;s:32:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Depth Chart\";i:1;s:31:\"Jacksonville Jaguars discussion\";i:2;s:27:\"Jacksonville Jaguars Roster\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:2:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:4;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12530;s:11:\"player_name\";s:13:\"Travis Hunter\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"WR\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"JAX\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}i:1;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:6;s:9:\"player_id\";i:8329;s:11:\"player_name\";s:11:\"Devin Lloyd\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"LB\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"CAR\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:1;}}}i:3224;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"5037620ded0af843fafffc6d3118094c\";s:5:\"title\";s:65:\"Ravens OLB Mike Green takes unique approach to offseason training\";s:4:\"link\";s:127:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/83123/ravens-olb-mike-green-takes-unique-approach-to-offseason-training\";s:11:\"description\";s:332:\"One of the biggest knocks against Ravens outside linebacker Mike Green is his undersized frame, which often puts him at a disadvantage against bigger, longer offensive tackles who can lock him out of plays entirely. To combat this, Green must play with better leverage in the trenches to fully tap into his upper body strength […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:2261:\"\n\n\n \n BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 26: Mike Green #45 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the game against the Chicago Bears at M&T Bank Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nOne of the biggest knocks against Ravens outside linebacker Mike Green is his undersized frame, which often puts him at a disadvantage against bigger, longer offensive tackles who can lock him out of plays entirely.\n\nTo combat this, Green must play with better leverage in the trenches to fully tap into his upper body strength and ability to convert speed to power. He has taken a unique approach to developing that skillset: sumo wrestling.\n\n\nMike Green taking on and beating a Sumo wrestler wasn’t something I had on my 2026 bingo card! <a href=\"https://t.co/mEdF2IQZPl\">pic.twitter.com/mEdF2IQZPl</a>— Nic Mason (@British_Raven19) <a href=\"https://x.com/British_Raven19/status/2071220256861725019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 28, 2026</a>\n\n\nLet’s break this down. First, a bit on sumo wrestling. It is Japan’s de facto national sport and originated in the country centuries ago. Today, we are accustomed to seeing massive, hulking sumo wrestlers, but that has not always been the case. Leaner wrestlers have thrived for most of the sport’s history, though the average weight has naturally increased over time, now up to well over 300 pounds. \n\nJapan’s professional sumo wrestling does not feature weight classes, either. So while yes, Green’s opponent in the video appears to be lighter than modern standards, don’t let that dim his performance. He was knocked back at initial contact but managed to reposition himself and gain leverage. Green initially struggled to work his legs and arms in concert, but once he did, he threw his opponent out of the ring entirely.\n\nI’ll admit, I like seeing Green try something a bit different to round out his profile. And I’m also curious where he got the idea, something I’ll be sure to ask at training camp (as well as the identity of his sparring partner). \";s:4:\"date\";i:1783024779;s:6:\"source\";s:18:\"Baltimore Beatdown\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:25:\"Baltimore Ravens analysis\";i:1;s:21:\"Baltimore Ravens News\";}s:8:\"category\";s:5:\"rumor\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:2;s:9:\"player_id\";i:12571;s:11:\"player_name\";s:10:\"Mike Green\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"DL\";s:4:\"team\";s:3:\"BAL\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3225;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"e0b7c5404431331da01a39d9486a1a63\";s:5:\"title\";s:51:\"What should the Buccaneers do about Baker Mayfield?\";s:4:\"link\";s:84:\"https://www.bucsnation.com/general/67908/some-baker-mayfield-hypotheticals-to-ponder\";s:11:\"description\";s:322:\"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found themselves in the very fun position of having to negotiate a new deal with their franchise quarterback. In an NFL world, where money is thrown at quarterbacks like tennis balls to dogs Tampa Bay can’t seem to pull apart the velcro on their wallet for Baker Mayfield. Amongst the […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:4135:\"\n\n\n \n HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 15: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found themselves in the very fun position of having to negotiate a new deal with their franchise quarterback. In an NFL world, where money is thrown at quarterbacks like tennis balls to dogs Tampa Bay can’t seem to pull apart the velcro on their wallet for Baker Mayfield. \n\nAmongst the team’s fanbase the response to Tampa’s stalemate with their quarterback has garnered mixed reviews. There is certainly a camp of Buccaneers’ fans who are in complete agreeance with how the team has navigated the situation thus far— “Make him play it out and see if he truly earns it!” Is that rallying cry completely baseless though? Maybe. Simply due to the fact that it really does not matter what he does to ‘earn’ it in 2026, he’s already earned it and the price is only going up.\n\nHere’s a simple thought exercise:\n\n2026 season goes… Poorly. Tampa Bay starts out 1-3, slips to 3-6, the media is sharpening their Todd Bowles knives, just waiting for the team’s official announcement. Tampa battles as the season progresses and fights their way back to 6-7. The NFC South has never had a gym membership, never heard of a bench press— it’s weak. With that losing record, the Buccaneers still find themselves in the mix down the stretch and they are in competitive meaningful games in December. Baker just has an average Buccaneers’ Baker season, he tosses 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, while the team misses the playoffs by the slightest touch of luck (or un-luck). Todd Bowles has coached his last game in red and pewter and the Buccaneers don’t have a coach or a quarterback OR a high enough draft pick to leverage into their next one. \n\nEven in that scenario Baker Mayfield loses no value on the open market— Zero. None. He will hop, skip, and jump into free agency and be greeted with teams unloading their bank accounts to get his signature on the dotted line. \n\nHow does Tampa Bay look in that scenario?\n\nWould that have been a wise decision for the Buccaneers?\n\nThe team’s first semi-long-term franchise quarterback since… Doug Williams? Will have left after four seasons—Two of which were very good-exemplary and two of which were average-decent with a coach that not one Buccaneers’ fan will stand up for in the slightest regard. \n\nWhat if Mayfield saunters back over to the west coast?\n\nAfter the Rams recent draft excursion, it would seem less likely than ever, but the Rams are an aggressive team that does not follow the sheep think notions of most NFL organizations. Perhaps, Sean McVay doesn’t see enough from Ty Simpson behind the scenes and the looming threat of his retirement forces the team to make an aggressive move for a quarterback following Matthew Stafford’s final season. If Baker Mayfield went to the Rams what would the narrative be? Would it be, ‘Wow, the Rams really overpaid, not too sure Baker Mayfield is the guy.’ ? Or would it be something closer to— ‘The Rams do it again! That’s why the Rams are the Rams. They’ve got their new guy to follow in the footsteps of Stafford and keep them in contention!’ ?\n\nYou can choose between those answers for yourself, but even if part of you leans towards the latter doesn’t that say more about the Buccaneers’ situation (organization, roster, coach, etc.) than Baker Mayfield as a quarterback? \n\n\";s:4:\"date\";i:1783014463;s:6:\"source\";s:11:\"Bucs Nation\";s:10:\"categories\";a:2:{i:0;s:27:\"Tampa Bay Buccaneers Roster\";i:1;s:31:\"Tampa Bay Buccaneers Salary Cap\";}s:8:\"category\";s:11:\"transaction\";s:7:\"matches\";a:1:{i:0;a:6:{s:9:\"roster_id\";i:3;s:9:\"player_id\";i:4892;s:11:\"player_name\";s:14:\"Baker Mayfield\";s:8:\"position\";s:2:\"QB\";s:4:\"team\";s:2:\"TB\";s:11:\"focus_score\";i:2;}}}i:3226;a:10:{s:2:\"id\";s:32:\"9bf1760ebf4f7c70888e9e17f32904b8\";s:5:\"title\";s:52:\"Mother of Ravens DT Calais Campbell slain in Atlanta\";s:4:\"link\";s:114:\"https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/83124/mother-of-ravens-dt-calais-campbell-slain-in-atlanta\";s:11:\"description\";s:366:\"Nateal Campbell, the mother of Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell, was found dead in her Atlanta home on Tuesday night, per multiple reports from The Baltimore Banner and The Baltimore Sun. Campbell’s brother, Ciarre Campbell, was arrested and charged with her murder. Law enforcement conducted a welfare check on Nateal Campbell on Tuesday afternoon at […]\";s:7:\"content\";s:1842:\"\n\n\n \n OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - JUNE 09: Calais Campbell #93 of the Baltimore Ravens talks to the media after Baltimore Ravens Mandatory Minicamp at Under Armour Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images \n\nNateal Campbell, the mother of Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell, was found dead in her Atlanta home on Tuesday night, per multiple reports from <a href=\"https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-calais-campbell-mother-brother-murder-charges-atlanta-J7O2U5AHWJGJHMO6A3MXKXIW3A/\">The Baltimore Banner</a> and <a href=\"https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/06/30/ravens-calais-campbell-mother-dies-police-investigate/\">The Baltimore Sun</a>. Campbell’s brother, Ciarre Campbell, was arrested and charged with her murder. \n\nLaw enforcement conducted a welfare check on Nateal Campbell on Tuesday afternoon at Ciarre Campbell’s home in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. She was found dead at the scene with her son barricaded inside the home. Police eventually made their way inside, where they detained Campbell, who has also been charged with aggravated assault and gun possession. \n\nThe Ravens released the following statement regarding Nateal Campbell’s passing: \n\n\n<a href=\"https://t.co/X1COPtekWs\">pic.twitter.com/X1COPtekWs</a>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href=\"https://x.com/Ravens/status/2072347626234671234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2026</a>\n\n\nBaltimore Beatdown would like to express their condolences to Calais Campbell and his family as they go through this unimaginably difficult situation. 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Big Blue View Aug 06, 2026 11:43 PM

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NY Giants suffer their first worrisome injury of training camp

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — When starting slot cornerback Dru Phillips left practice early on Wednesday after getting tangled up with wide receiver Xavier Gipson, head coach John Harbaugh was hopeful Phillips would be able…

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 11:24 PM

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Cowboys rookie LB Jaishawn Barham has a groin injury

Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham left Thursday's practice early.

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Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham left Thursday's practice early.

Todd Archer of ESPN reports that Barham has a groin injury that is not expected to keep him out long.

Barham, a third-round pick, has stood out in camp.

Barham has taken some first-team reps at inside linebacker, with defensive coordinator Christian Parker lauding Barham for bringing "a physicality and a demeanor to the inside of the defense."

“It’s his ability to apply the things we’re coaching,” head coach Brian Schottenheimer said, via Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “We see and know the physicality, but to see it and apply it has been great.”

In two seasons at Maryland and two at Michigan, Barham totaled 193 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and seven pass deflections in 48 games.

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RotoWire Aug 06, 2026 11:04 PM

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Malik Nabers: Rejoins team drills

Nabers (knee) participated in team drills at Thursday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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Dawgs By Nature Aug 06, 2026 10:58 PM

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Browns defender lands at No. 35 on NFL’s Top 100 list

The Cleveland Browns made the decision earlier this summer, after months of contemplation, to trade reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. While the trade was equally understandable and…

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BEREA, OHIO - JULY 29: Alex Wright #91 and Jared Verse #8 of the Cleveland Browns high-five during Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 29, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Cleveland Browns made the decision earlier this summer, after months of contemplation, to trade reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.

While the trade was equally understandable and regrettable, general manager Andrew Berry held firm that he wanted more than just draft picks from the Rams in return for the game’s best defensive player.

Berry wanted defensive end Jared Verse; otherwise, the deal was off.

As the Browns near the end of the second week of training camp, it has been easy to see why Berry coveted Verse. The third-year player has been putting in the work, injecting some new energy into a defense under first-year defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg, and even helping rookie left tackle Spencer Fano get up to speed, knowing the Browns will need Fano to be ready when Week 1 rolls around.

No. 35 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Browns DE Jared Verse! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/YyBgnxW2Hh

— NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2026

None of that has gone unnoticed, as head coach Todd Monken remarked this week when asked about Verse’s energy (quote via a team-provided transcript):

“That’s really cool. I walked up to Jared and said, ‘Man, we’re so lucky you’re a Brown. I mean, holy s***, how cool is this?’ Because he’s not only a great leader, but he also works his rear end off every day, and after practice he’s trying to get Spencer better. I stood right behind him listening to what he was talking about, and it was bang, bang, bang, five reps in a row of his footwork, then talking through what he was going to do, how he could redirect, how he could use his hands and punch. It was within five reps I saw Spencer get better. It was him teaching like he was a coach, and it was awesome.”

It is not just Monken and his teammates that are impressed by what Verse brings to the field, but his peers recognize it as well, which is why Verse moved up 18 spots this year to check in at No. 35 on the annual NFL Top 100 list as voted on by the players, with NFL.com’s Bobby Kownack writing that:

Verse’s two-year Rams tenure was marked by success at every turn. The 2024 No. 19 overall pick made the Pro Bowl and won AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season, then followed it up by besting his previous sack total by three amid another Pro Bowl campaign. He’s also now 2 for 2 landing on the NFL Top 100 list. Any future accolades will have to come in new colors, though. Verse was key to the Browns’ willingness to trade Myles Garrett to Los Angeles, casting the 25-year-old in a feature role of Cleveland’s newest rebuild.

NFL Pro Insight for Verse: Verse generated a team-high 67 pressures last season and converted 11.2% of those into sacks, nearly double his rookie rate.

Verse has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons, was the league’s 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2024, and has 12 sacks, 124 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 45 quarterback hits.

He may not be Myles Garrett, and there is no shame in that, but if Verse keeps up the energy he has shown so far, then opposing quarterbacks may not be able to tell the difference when they face the Browns this fall.

Verse joins linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who came in at No. 93, as the only Cleveland players to make the list so far.

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The Falcoholic Aug 06, 2026 10:56 PM

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Falcons Secondary Loaded with Talent, According to Top 99 Defensive Player Rankings

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FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - MAY 27: Jessie Bates III #3 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during OTA's at IBM Performance Field on May 27, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the unfortunate injury to Jalon Walker, other pieces of the defense will have to step up to alleviate the loss of his versatility and athleticism. According to Bleacher Report’s Top 99 defensive players ranking, the Atlanta Falcons secondary is loaded with talent to handle the loss of Walker and possibly James Pearce Jr., and his pending suspension.

How do the Rankings Work?

Bleacher Report graded what looks to be every player in the NFL on a grade of 0-100. After grading, they split them into categories based on their final grade. For the Top 99 ranking, the categories are as follows:

The Standard (97-100) Franchise Cornerstones (94-96) All-Pro Ability (90-93) Pro-Bowl Caliber (85-89) High-Quality Starter (80-84) Critical Roster Piece (75-79) Falcons Secondary is Loaded

It’s just as Allen Strk wrote this morning. The Falcons have three of the top 60 players, including one of only 10 players who earned a 90+ grade.

#58, S Xavier Watts, Grade: 81

Xavier Watts deserved a stronger push for Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2025. He makes up half of the best safety duo in the league with Jessie Bates, allowed Bates to roam closer to the line of scrimmage, and helped unlock the defense and create turnovers. Watts had five interceptions and 11 passes broken up as a rookie, was a plus run defender from depth, and, while there were some lapses, he showed the ability to recover not just physically but also mentally. He didn’t look like a rookie out there; he handled more rotations, living on top of the defense, and the NFL stage like he was meant to be there.

Xavier Watts falling to pick 96 was unreal. Rookie who plays with the demeanor of a veteran safety.

The #Falcons got an absolute STEAL pic.twitter.com/vLYYdaf0vE

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) September 17, 2025

When the Falcons were able to bring in both Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman, who I believe would have flirted with making this list if not for his injury, in last year’s draft, it felt like a dream come true. Watts’ range and ability to diagnose plays allowed Bates to immediately make an impact closer to the line of scrimmage, a much better role for him as he continues to age gracefully.

As for Watts, we have to remember that he is still going into his sophomore season. This was his first action under the NFL microscope, and he knocked it out of the park. Now, it’s time to build on it for even more fireworks in the second act. Watts was listed as the 16th safety, going just behind names like Camryn Bynum, Jaylinn Hawkins, Amani Hooker and Grant Delpit.

#56, CB A.J. Terrell, Grade: 81

One of the more underrated corners in the NFL, AJ Terrell is a technician on the outside who forced tight-window throws at the fourth-highest rate in the league last season. He mirrors well, attacks the catch point consistently, and is a willing and able run supporter. Bigger route-runners with a good catch radius take advantage of the space he gives them in off coverage, but he closes and uses leverage well. He doesn’t create a ton of turnovers, but still gets his hands on the football a lot.

#Falcons

AJ Terrell (top of the screen).

Zone vision in the outside 1/3. See the QB/react to the wheel route. pic.twitter.com/zAf7DiA2T3

— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) October 28, 2024

A technician through and through, A.J. Terrell continues to give Atlanta’s outside much-needed stability as they revamp the defense. On the other side, we’re still not entirely sure whether it will be his brother Avieon or if they’ll continue to roll with Mike Hughes, as Avieon either stays inside as a nickel or becomes a depth piece.

Whichever way it goes, you can count on one thing: A.J. will show up and be a force. Terrell was ranked as the 11th-best outside cornerback, just behind names like Kamari Lassiter, Jaycee Horn, Sauce Gardner, and Trent McDuffie.

#8, S Jessie Bates, Grade: 91

Jesse Bates sees things before they happen and shows up exactly where he needs to be to make the play. It’s like watching Mysterio fighting Spider-Man, always appearing in places the quarterback doesn’t want him to be and taking the ball away. Bates is one of the prominent ball-hawks in today’s game, and he seamlessly rotates all around the back end, handling a ton of mental responsibilities. He played closer to the line of scrimmage last season than ever before and played fast, took away underneath routes, and helped condense the offense. A continually impressive player continues an impressive career.

Jessie Bates picks off Daniel Jones before the half!

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What else is there to say about the impact that Jessie Bates has had on this Falcons defense since he first donned the uniform in 2023? Bates has been everything he was promised to be and more as the Falcons continue to find their identity on that side of the ball. Bates is listed as the third-best safety in football behind only Kyle Hamilton and Xavier McKinney.

Despite some of the questions up front, there’s no question that the trio of Bates, Watts and Terrell gives this defense a floor that most Falcons defenses did not.

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Reddit DynastyFF Aug 06, 2026 10:54 PM

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Saints Rookie WR Barion Brown continues to be the "rising star of training camp", per @Kat_Terrell.

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Reddit DynastyFF Aug 06, 2026 10:33 PM

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For those who have had dynasty startup drafts this year, where are mid-tier QBs getting drafted?

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Turf Show Times Aug 06, 2026 10:31 PM

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Seahawks rookie vocal about disliking the Rams

The Seattle Seahawks lost a few notable free agents this year, but one of their new replacements from the draft isn’t afraid to say that he already hates the Rams and 49ers despite not even…

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RENTON, WASHINGTON - JUNE 11: Bud Clark #9 of the Seattle Seahawks stretches during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 11, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Seattle Seahawks lost a few notable free agents this year, but one of their new replacements from the draft isn’t afraid to say that he already hates the Rams and 49ers despite not even playing his first game in the NFL yet. Rookie safety Bud Clark told Seattle Sports radio this week that just by being drafted to the Seahawks, he already has a dislike for the team’s in-division rivals.

He’s just not sure which teams he hates more yet, the Rams or the 49ers.

Just being able to play the ‘9ers and the Rams, I feel like it’s a big rivalry here and I love rivalries.”

“I’m ready to kick their butt and keep kicking.”

“I’ve been trying to figure it (who I dislike more) out, I’ve been trying to weight it but right now it’s kind of even,” Clark said jokingly.

Yet another day when the Arizona Cardinals are irrelevant.

While speaking on Seattle Sports' Wyman and Bob, #Seahawks S Bud Clark was asked what teams he's most looking forward to playing:

"Just being able to play the '9ers and the Rams, I feel like it's a big rivalry here and I love rivalries."

"I'm ready to kick their butt and keep… pic.twitter.com/Iu57M8aZe1

— Seahawks Wired (@seahawks_wired_) August 4, 2026

Clark is a second-round pick out of TCU and he’s tasked with replacing free agent departure Coby Bryant, who led Seattle’s defense in snaps last year. However, the Seahawks may not have Clark start right away.

In the meantime, Seattle still has Pro Bowl safety Julian Love, as well as Ty Okada, a player who had a breakout season last year when Love missed nine games. Of course, the Seahawks also have Nick Emmanwori, their rookie safety last year who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, but Emmanwori actually plays more nickel than safety.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is working on how to best use his stable of players between those four and others. Clark, lauded for versatility, could have a bit part in Week 1, but a major role when the Rams face the Seahawks twice in the last three weeks of the season.

By then, maybe Clark will decide which team he hates the most. But the Rams already know how to feel about Bud Clark.

They must not like him either.

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Behind the Steel Curtain Aug 06, 2026 10:30 PM

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Steelers stock report after Day Seven of training camp

LATROBE – It was a chippy day of practice on Thursday as we saw receiver Ben Skowronek get into it with linebackers Payton Wilson and Patrick Queen. Later in practice, it was running back Lew…

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Aug 03, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass during a practice session at Training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

LATROBE – It was a chippy day of practice on Thursday as we saw receiver Ben Skowronek get into it with linebackers Payton Wilson and Patrick Queen. Later in practice, it was running back Lew Nichols and D’Shawn Jamison in a scuffle on the ground who had to be separated. After all of the fighting and play on the field, it’s time for our daily look at who performed well and who had a rough go on an eventful seventh day of training camp practice.

Stock Up QB Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers was operating on a different level today. What was most impressive were the layered throws over defenders in the middle of the field. Rodgers was peppering DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson with targets all practice long. The veteran was feeling himself today, and could be seen hitting some of his signature fist pump emotes after some throws.

EDGE Jack Sawyer

We had not seen a lot from Sawyer up to this point, but he certainly put together a strong practice today. Sawyer had some wins on reps during run plays and seemed to be getting into the backfield at a solid rate today. He capped it off with what would have been a sack in a game situation in which Sawyer came screaming off the edge and had Mason Rudolph dead to rights. Sawyer seems like someone who will only get better with increased opportunities, and we saw some of that today.

DL Derrick Harmon

It was a big day for the defensive line, and Harmon is a big reason for that. The Steelers’ run defense was significantly better when Harmon was healthy last season, and today was another glaring example of why. Harmon was wrecking the first-team offense when they were trying to run the ball today. Whether they ran to the inside or outside, the defensive lineman always seemed to be the first one there making contact. Harmon is a seriously gifted run defender who has a chance to become a household name this season.

Stock Down QB Drew Allar

It was not a day to remember for the Steelers’ third-round quarterback. The accuracy on short throws was very spotty, and the timing seemed to be off over the middle. Allar led the lone two-minute drill at the end of practice, and his only completion was called back for offensive pass interference. However, the blame can’t fall solely on his shoulders, as he hit Kaden Wetjen twice in the hands and he wasn’t able to bring it in. This type of practice is exactly what the Steelers knew they were getting into when selecting Allar. He is a work in progress that can make otherworldly throws and plays, but needs serious polishing on the simple stuff and mechanics.

S Jaquan Brisker

Brisker is someone who I cannot wait to see play this season. He should form one of the better safety duos in the entire league with DeShon Elliott. However, this now marks the third practice in which Brisker has dropped what should have been an easy interception. As good as Rodgers was today, he got a bit wild throwing a cross-body post route to Roman Wilson, which was thrown well short. Brisker was the defender that should have had the interception, but it just bounced off his hands. Stuff like this happens, but it is worth noting that this is the third day in a row in which the safety has not been able to come down with an interception after being in prime position for one. It’s no reason to be overly concerned, in fact, you can look at it as a good thing that he is so often around the ball in favorable positions that by the time the season rolls around, fans can count on him for a splash play or two when the defense needs it.

Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!

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Cat Scratch Reader Aug 06, 2026 10:30 PM

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Panthers vs Cardinals: Hall of Fame Game discussion thread

The Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals are opening the 2026 NFL preseason tonight in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Starters are not expected to play for the Panthers, so that means no Bryce…

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CBS Sports Aug 06, 2026 10:12 PM

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Jahmyr Gibbs becomes highest-paid running back in history after agreeing on three-year extension, per report

Gibbs' deal comes on the heels of Bijan Robinson's massive deal

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Baltimore Beatdown Aug 06, 2026 10:07 PM

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Ravens ramp up physicality at hot, chippy day of training camp

The Baltimore Ravens held a hot practice on Thursday, in every sense of the word. Wednesday’s showers dialed up the humidity at The Castle, and the team’s third padded practice in four days dialed up…

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OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - JULY 29: Head Coach Jesse Minter of the Baltimore Ravens leads the first day of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on July 29, 2026 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Baltimore Ravens held a hot practice on Thursday, in every sense of the word.

Wednesday’s showers dialed up the humidity at The Castle, and the team’s third padded practice in four days dialed up the intensity. Motors were running hot, as were several players’ tempers. Tight end Mark Andrews and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson butted heads after one physical blocking encounter, and center Ethan Pocic and linebacker Reid Williford jawed at each other in an unexpected veteran/rookie encounter. Quarterback Lamar Jackson spiked his helmet in frustration after one rough sequence for the offense. And most notably, edge rusher Tavius Robinson and offensive linemen Carson Vinson and John Simpson got in a post-play scrap that was quickly snuffed out by the rest of the team.

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said on Tuesday that he does not like to see fights at practice. None of today’s scuffles rose to that level, due in part to Minter’s careful management of his players. He brought the team in for an extended huddle after the Robinson-Vinson-Simpson fracas to ensure the tension did not persist.

But after practice, Minter said that he loved the competitive spirit and physicality of the period. In fact, it seemed to be by design.

“We wanted it to be a really physical day,” Minter explained. “We wanted it to be a long practice. We wanted them to kind of fight through some things — long drive drills, where it is intentionally an eight- or nine-play drive, regardless of the down and distance. You want to be able to do all that with a high, high level of physicality and also keep your wits about you.”

Indeed, Thursday was the Ravens’ longest practice of training camp, extending past the two-hour mark for the first time this summer. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley and defensive tackle C.J. Okoye both left the field early – no major concern for players that tip the scales at well over 300 pounds, but still a reflection of the day’s intensity. Minter even allowed live tackling to end practice with rookie running back Adam Randall getting all three of the offense’s touches in that period. The 6-foot-4, 232-pounder was brought down twice – once by a physical tackle from cornerback Marquise Robinson – and closed it out with a touchdown catch from Skyler Thompson.

Even the coaching staff got in on the action. The Ravens’ defensive backs took turns tackling various assistant coaches, who will probably be feeling it tomorrow morning despite multiple layers of protection.

The Ravens' defensive backs took turns tackling assistant coaches onto a padded mat. "Coaches will do anything to help the players get better," Jesse Minter said.

I really enjoyed watching this, I’m sure you will, too: pic.twitter.com/CyUKuNbVDS

— Nikhil Mehta (@nikknowsball) August 6, 2026

“Coaches will do anything to make players better,” Minter said after practice. “We have a great group of coaches. All those guys are willing to do whatever it takes…Much appreciate to those guys for doing that.”

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Reddit DynastyFF Aug 06, 2026 10:05 PM

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Sean McVay once again compares Terrance Ferguson to Travis Kelce, says Rams did not utilize Ferguson's RAC ability the way they could've, in 2025

Full Quote: “Honestly, there’s some similar mannerisms – don’t let me lose you – to Kelce, in terms of, feet are always close to the ground, he’s able to skate, he’s got a good, natural…

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Silver and Black Pride Aug 06, 2026 10:04 PM

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Is Tom Brady Holding Back Fernando Mendoza The Right Move?

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HENDERSON, NEVADA - AUGUST 03: Kirk Cousins #8 and Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders practice during the team's training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on August 03, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Las Vegas Raiders part owner Tom Brady has said over and over, going all the way back to last year’s NFL postseason, that whoever gets drafted will sit. Remembering how advantageous sitting, learning and watching were to his early development. One of the key things he said was holding Mendoza off until the team was ready for him, but what did he mean?

Everyone remembers Brady sat his rookie year, so did Patrick Mahomes. Many more quarterbacks didn’t; some enjoyed success early. Others learned on the job and eventually crafted themselves into champions. Some careers got ruined behind a team that couldn’t protect its best player.

The case for sitting

Brady’s rookie offense, led by the mighty Drew Bledsoe, was ranked 25th in points, 25th in total yards, 11th in passing attempts, 20th in passing touchdowns, 26th in rushing yards, and 25th in rushing touchdowns. Further complemented by 8th in sacks allowed, 23rd in third-down conversions and 24th in red zone percentage. Offensively, they were entering offensive coordinator Charlie Weiss first year on the job. Sitting allowed Brady and Weiss time on the sideline to sit and watch the whole game in real time and talk it out together.

An experience which proved to be invaluable when Brady had to take over for Bledsoe in his second season. The amount of mental reps taken while obtaining visual reinforcements on preparation at the same time can’t be understated. He got to learn the game in real time without taking the beatings Bledsoe was and learning the ins and outs of the system next to his offensive coordinator.

Patrick Mahomes was largely a surprise pick. During his rookie year, Alex Smith was playing the best football of his career, making the Pro Bowl and the Chiefs won the division. There was absolutely no need for him to do anything but sit on the bench and consume, digest and absorb what he saw.

Two opposite extremes, but both solid cases for sitting Mendoza for the majority of the year and letting him get his feet wet slowly. Completely understandable, but there is another option.

The case for not sitting him

Today’s NFL is a passing league and coaches don’t have the luxury of sitting rookies to learn. Rookies don’t have the luxury of training camp to get up to speed; they now need to be an All-Pro by day 1. However, top draft picks have produced in their rookie seasons and turned franchises around immediately.

Jayden Daniels comes to mind; the Commanders finished the 2023 season at 4-13, firing head coach Ron Rivera. Daniels, named 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, won 12 games in his rookie season, reaching the NFC Conference Championship.

Joe Burrow was the last Heisman Trophy and National Championship-winning quarterback before Mendoza. He started his rookie season and by year two he and the Cincinnati Bengals were a score away from winning the Super Bowl. Andrew Luck is a closer overall comparison to Mendoza, who took the previously 2-14 Indianapolis Colts and led them to back-to-back 11-5 records, playoff appearances and one division title in his first two seasons.

Caleb Williams had a terrible year under Matt Eberflus, but with offensive coordinator guru turned head coach Ben Johnson, he resumed looking like the world beater he was in college. He is now currently on the cover of Madden 27.

Final Thoughts

Whether Mendoza starts or sits, one thing is for sure: whenever head coach Klint Kubiak and the Raiders brass decide to go with Mendoza, he’s the guy. There shouldn’t be any back and forth, he needs to be the guy until he either retires or the day they let him go. What should be the largest determining factor is how well the offensive line plays in training camp.

Personally, it’s my belief that Mendoza’s greatest weapon is his ability to process and make quick decisions. Grasping the concepts and intricacies of Kubiak’s offense should be easy for him. Physically, there isn’t a question of who is superior between Mendoza and heir apparent Kirk Cousins. If the Raiders are solid up front can run the football and protect the passer, then, respectfully to Brady, start the kid.

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 9:55 PM

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Falcons put Jalon Walker on IR, claim DB Keidron Smith off of waivers

The Falcons officially brought linebacker Jalon Walker's season to an end on Thursday.

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The Falcons officially brought linebacker Jalon Walker's season to an end on Thursday.

Walker was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in practice this week. The 2025 first-round pick will have surgery and then spend the coming months working his way back to health for his third season.

The NFL's daily transaction report shows that the Falcons filled the open roster spot by claiming defensive back Keidron Smith off of waivers. He was cut by the Jets on Wednesday.

Smith had 15 tackles in three games for the Jets last season. He had seven tackle in nine appearances for the Broncos in 2024.

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RotoWire Aug 06, 2026 9:53 PM

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Jalon Walker: Moves to injured reserve

The Falcons officially placed Walker (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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Stampede Blue Aug 06, 2026 9:50 PM

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Josh Downs looks ready for a bigger role in the Colts offense

“A guy that can play inside and outside now for us, and his role is going to improve this season.“ That was Shane Steichen on Josh Downs, and it feels like one of the more…

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 11: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts Minicamp on June 11, 2026 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

“A guy that can play inside and outside now for us, and his role is going to improve this season.“

That was Shane Steichen on Josh Downs, and it feels like one of the more important offensive developments of Colts training camp. Downs has already proven he can play in this league, and now the conversation is shifting from whether he belongs to how much more Indianapolis can put on his plate. That is where this season gets interesting, because Downs does not need to become a traditional No. 1 receiver to become one of the most important players in the Colts’ passing game.

The role was always likely to grow. Michael Pittman Jr. is gone, Alec Pierce has a different job as the vertical outside receiver, and Tyler Warren is a major piece at tight end, which leaves Downs in a spot where his weekly target share could climb quickly. He may not be the primary read on every concept, and he does not have to be used the same way Pierce is, but Downs is the type of receiver who can end up with the most targets in a lot of games simply because of how he wins. He separates quickly, works well underneath and intermediate, and gives the quarterback answers on the downs that usually decide drives.

That has been the most impressive part of Downs since he got to Indianapolis. Even with inconsistent quarterback play, he has found ways to be productive and reliable. The Colts have not exactly given him a stable offensive environment, yet his skill set has translated because separation travels. Quarterbacks trust receivers who get open on time, and Downs does that about as well as anyone on the roster. He is especially valuable on third down, where timing, leverage and route detail matter more than size or straight-line speed.

The outside part of Steichen’s quote is important too. Downs’ best work still comes from the slot, and that should remain the foundation of his role, but he is not limited to only being a slot receiver. If the Colts can move him outside in certain looks, use him in motion and make defenses declare how they want to match him, the offense becomes less predictable. That does not mean forcing him into a role that does not fit. It means expanding the menu so defenses cannot treat him like a static inside option.

He can become a 100-catch receiver and the idea is not ridiculous. That does not mean he has to turn into a superstar overnight, and it does not mean he needs to be force-fed empty targets. It means the opportunity is there if the Colts build the passing game correctly. Downs is the kind of player who can catch six balls in a game without it feeling like the offense was designed around him, because so much of his production can come naturally through option routes, quick-game concepts, third-down throws and answers against pressure.

For the Colts, that kind of player is extremely valuable. This offense still begins with Jonathan Taylor, and Warren may become the most dangerous matchup piece, but Downs can be the receiver who keeps the passing game on schedule. That role is not always flashy, yet it is often the difference between an offense that has to survive on explosives and one that can consistently move the chains.

Training camp buzz always needs to be handled carefully, because every summer has players who look ready for a leap and then settle back into what they were. Downs feels different because this is not random hype attached to an unknown player. This is the next logical step for someone who has already shown he can win in the NFL, now entering a season where the depth chart and coaching staff are pointing toward more responsibility.

The Colts do not need Downs to become something he is not. They need to lean into what he already does well and give him more chances to do it from different spots. If that happens, his expanded role could end up being one of the biggest reasons the passing game takes a needed step forward.

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Silver and Black Pride Aug 06, 2026 9:46 PM

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How does Taron Johnson playing safety impact rest of Las Vegas Raiders’ secondary?

There’s an interesting development coming from the early stages of the Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp: veteran defensive back Taron Johnson has been getting reps at safety. During the offseason, the Raiders traded for Johnson…

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Taron Johnson #7 of the Buffalo Bills defends in coverage during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

There’s an interesting development coming from the early stages of the Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp: veteran defensive back Taron Johnson has been getting reps at safety.

During the offseason, the Raiders traded for Johnson to, presumptively, solve the defense’s nickelback problem. The former Buffalo Bill has almost exclusively been a slot corner, with about 5,100 of his roughly 6,500 career snaps coming at that spot, per Pro Football Focus. He’s recorded about another 1,000 snaps lined up in the box, but has only had 39 reps at free safety, per PFF.

Granted, ESPN’s Ryan McFadden posted on X/Twitter that the Raiders are planning on using Johnson at nickel and safety this season, suggesting this is an attempt to expand the veteran’s role on the defense. McFadden also noted that TruMedia has Johnson with 67 career snaps at safety, a little less than double PFF’s figure.

But the overall point is that Las Vegas’ coaching staff is asking the offseason addition to play a position he doesn’t have much experience in, and that will have a ripple effect on the rest of the depth chart in the secondary.

Free Safety

At least part of the reason the Raiders are trying Johnson at safety is that they have a massive hole on the backend of the defense. Isaiah Pola-Mao struggled in coverage at free safety last year, and Tristin McCollum has the most NFL experience at the position with about 250 career regular-season snaps over the last three seasons, per PFF.

After the draft, the presumption was second-round pick Treydan Stukes would man the free safety spot for at least a year while Johnson handles the nickel duties. However, that could be flipped if the early training camp reports hold, where the veteran moves to the backend, and Stukes sticks at the position he played the most in college.

Nickel

As mentioned above, the eight-year veteran moving to free safety would create an opportunity for Stukes to play nickel. He recorded over 1,000 snaps as a slot corner (via PFF) over the last three years at Arizona, and played pretty well in that role during the 2025 season. The former Wildcat had four interceptions and six PBUs in coverage, while allowing no touchdowns and just 213 yards in 10 games, posted a 72.5 PFF run-defense grade, and had four pressures and a batted pass on just 11 pass-rush opportunities.

Additionally, Johnson playing safety creates a greater opportunity for Greedy Vance to make the roster, who generated some buzz early in camp by coming up with an interception against Fernando Mendoza. Vance, a 2025 undrafted free agent, spent the majority of last season on the practice squad and had some struggles during his limited regular season action. However, the USC product made some noise during last year’s training camp and has drawn strong early reviews from the coaching staff this summer to potentially take on a bigger role in year two.

Strong Safety

There shouldn’t be much impact or change at strong safety regarding Johnson’s expanded role. Jeremy Chinn held down that job in 2025 and should continue to do so since he was one of the team’s better defensive players a year ago.

The biggest shift could be if Rob Leonard doesn’t want to leave Johnson as a single-high safety and opts to run more two-high coverages, rotating Chinn into the deep half of the field more frequently. Granted, in nickel personnel, that can also be accomplished by sending Stukes (or the third safety/extra defensive back) to the backend of the defense.

Cornerback

The Raiders have a competition for the starting outside cornerback spot opposite Eric Stokes, with Darien Porter, rookie Hezekiah Masses and Decamerion Richardson getting reps with the first-team defense so far in camp. Rookie Jermod McCoy also figures to factor into the equation. However, who lines up at free safety should have very little impact on that battle.

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 9:41 PM

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Jahmyr Gibbs agrees to three-year deal worth $22.5 million annually

The Lions' fourth-year running back will receive $51.5 million in guarantees.

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Jahmyr Gibbs' return to practice was a sign that a long-term deal with the Lions was close.

Indeed, according to a source, the running back has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million. He will receive $51.5 million in guarantees. His deal follows Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor's agreements with their teams this week.

Gibbs had been holding in as he sought a long-term deal with the team.

Gibbs, 24, enters his fourth season after 3,580 rushing yards, 39 rushing touchdowns, 1,449 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in his first three seasons while sharing time with David Montgomery. The Lions traded Montgomery to the Texans in the offseason.

Gibbs has earned Pro Bowl honors in all three of his NFL seasons after the Lions made him the 12th overall pick in 2023.

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Pride of Detroit Aug 06, 2026 9:32 PM

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Detroit Lions give Jahmyr Gibbs record-breaking contract extension

The hold-in is over. Just two days after Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history, the Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs have agreed upon an extension that will one-up the three-year, $66.75…

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions plays plays against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The hold-in is over.

Just two days after Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history, the Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs have agreed upon an extension that will one-up the three-year, $66.75 million deal Robinson got. The initial terms of the extension are a three-year $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million, including $51.5 million in guarantees. Be aware that initial numbers are often inflated. Regardless, this contract now makes Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

Gibbs was the Lions’ 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he’s the second player from that Lions draft class to already earn a second contract with the team. Earlier this offseason, Detroit handed linebacker Jack Campbell a four-year, $81 million deal to place him among the highest-paid linebackers.

As for Gibbs, he has already become an essential part of this offense. In his three seasons thus far, he’s averaged 1,745 scrimmage yards per season, scored a total of 49 touchdowns, and averaged a whopping 5.3 yards per carry. Since entering the league in 2023, here’s where Gibbs ranks among his peers (min. 200 carries):

3,580 rushing yards — 7th 5,029 yards from scrimmage — 3rd 5.3 yards per carry — 2nd 39 rushing touchdowns — 2nd 49 total touchdowns — 1st

It’s worth noting that Gibbs accomplished all of this while splitting the load with David Montgomery. But with Montgomery now with the Texans, the plan is to increase Gibbs’ workload, because they feel there’s nothing he can’t do.

“He’s going to be our bell cow now,” coach Dan Campbell said in June. “He really became more of that last year, but we’re going to hang our hat on him quite a bit. We’re going to do a lot of things we feel like he does well.

“Now, I’ve mentioned this before. He can run everything that we’ve got. He can run every scheme that anybody’s ever run. He’s not just an outside runner. He is not just a space runner. He can create his own space in the middle. And some of his biggest runs have been gap scheme right down the pipe, where he’s had patience, and found it, and guys blocked it up well. So, we’re going to ask a lot of him.”

With Gibbs and Jack Campbell both now locked up, the attention shifts to two other players from that 2023 draft class: tight end Sam LaPorta and safety Brian Branch. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has already publicly expressed an interest in giving both players new contracts, although Dan Campbell did say that they may need to see Branch’s recovery from his torn Achilles before they opt to extend him.

“I think you always want to know that your guys are healthy and this is truly healed,” Campbell said. “You are always going to kind of want to lean that way knowing the investment that would go into that.”

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RotoWire Aug 06, 2026 9:32 PM

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Jahmyr Gibbs: Lands three-year extension

The Lions and Gibbs (back) agreed to terms on a three-year extension Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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Last but hardly least: Three-time Pro-Bowl selection Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions reached agreement today on a three-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million and includes $51.5 million guaranteed, now making him the NFL’s highest-paid running back, confirmed by his @AthletesFi

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 9:06 PM

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Christian Gonzalez: A.J. Brown and I are battling, getting each other better

Thursday's practice at Patriots camp featured some fireworks between wide receiver A.J.

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Thursday's practice at Patriots camp featured some fireworks between wide receiver A.J. Brown and cornerback Christian Gonzalez.

Reporters at the workout said Gonzalez appeared to be talking trash to Brown after knocking a pass away from the wideout during a drill where they were matched up against one another. Brown engaged with the corner and wideout Kayshon Boutte stepped in to steer Brown away before things got any more heated.

After practice, Gonzalez said that he thinks situations like that will help both players prepare for the weekly battles they have ahead of them.

"It’s good on good,” Gonzalez said. “He’s a No. 1 receiver in this league going up against a No. 1 corner. That’s how it’s going to go. It’s football at the end of the day. There’s never no disrespect or anything. We’re just battling and getting each other better. He’s going to face corners like that, that are going to yap at him and going to try to get in his head, and I’m going to face receivers like that who are strong and come right back at me. It’s great work for the both of us.”

The Patriots have another week to go before their first game against another team, but they will get a chance to tangle with the Colts in a joint practice on Tuesday.

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Big Blue View Aug 06, 2026 8:41 PM

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NY Giants training camp, practice No. 8: Light practice follows 3 days in pads

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The New York Giants held a walk-through of roughly two hours and 15 minutes on Thursday, a light day of work after three consecutive padded practices. There was really nothing…

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The New York Giants held a walk-through of roughly two hours and 15 minutes on Thursday, a light day of work after three consecutive padded practices.

There was really nothing noteworthy from the slow-paced practice, except that for some unexplained reason cornerback Nic Jones and wide receiver Xavier Gipson squared off at the end of practice. That happened out of my vantage point, but was seen by a couple of reporters stationed at the opposite end of the practice field.

No winners and losers today as there wasn’t enough happening. If there was a “loser,” it would have to be the fans who traveled to The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center for a practice during which nothing worth watching happened.

Injury updates

The only player held out of practice, as far as I could tell, was cornerback Dru Phillips. He was in attendance, but did not work after leaving practice early on Wednesday. Brian Burns, Malachi Fields, and Beau Brade all worked.

Malik Nabers even participated in team periods during the non-contact walk-through.

Roster move

I have been asked a number of times if the Giants had a backup fullback. Well, now they do after signing undrafted rookie free agent fullback/defensive tackle Grant Finley. Patrick Ricard, the Giants fullback who has made six Pro Bowls in nine seasons, followed that path as a fullback/defensive tackle when he entered the NFL.

Maybe John Harbaugh thinks Finley can be next.

Remaining Greenbrier practice schedule Friday, August 7 — 1:30-4 p.m. (Open to the public) Saturday, August 8 — 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 8:04 PM

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson "just can't wait" to face Texans in Week 1

Safety C.J.

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Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was back on the practice field for the Bills on Thursday after missing a few days with a calf injury and continued good health will leave him on track to make his regular season debut with the team in Week 1.

That game will be against the Texans, which only adds to the importance for the veteran. Gardner-Johnson opened last season with the Texans, but was released after three games in the wake of a reported altercation with teammates in the wake of a 17-10 loss to the Jaguars in Week 3. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans didn’t go into details about the reason for the move and said only that he thought it was best for the team.

Gardner-Johnson said this offseason that he felt an issue with "the GM’s friend" during training camp set the wheels in motion on his departure and there was other discussion about him not fitting what the Texans wanted defensively, so it's clear that his time with Houston was both brief and eventful. On Thursday, Gardner-Johnson said the experience has added to his anticipation for the season opener.

"It's a good team. Not saying nothing on the front office or the staff, but the players . . . they are good," Gardner-Johnson said, via Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com. "All the bulls—t that came out, it was lies, but whatever. I just can't wait to see 'em. . . . Be adults about the business. We here, we grown men, we all got kids. A five-second phone call don't justify nothing. And I feel like I need some respect, but I don't care for it no more."

Gardner-Johnson will have another one of his former teams on deck in Week 2 when the Lions visit Buffalo for the first game in the new Highmark Stadium. A pair of wins would make for a doubly enjoyable way to start his run in Buffalo.

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Stampede Blue Aug 06, 2026 7:59 PM

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Rapid Reaction: Colts agree to new multi-year contract extension with star RB Jonathan Taylor

According to multiple league reports, the Indianapolis Colts reached a 2-year, $44 million contract extension (featuring $39 million guaranteed) with star running back Jonathan Taylor: The 27-year-old running back had been entering the last year…

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 28: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for yards during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

According to multiple league reports, the Indianapolis Colts reached a 2-year, $44 million contract extension (featuring $39 million guaranteed) with star running back Jonathan Taylor:

Another big running back deal: three-time Pro-Bowl RB Jonathan Taylor and the Colts reached agreement today on a two-year, $44 million extension worth up to $47 million that includes $39 million guaranteed, per @rapsheet and me.

Taylor’s agent Malki Kawa of @FirstRoundMgmt and… pic.twitter.com/8DsowuNjG0

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2026

The 27-year-old running back had been entering the last year of a 3-year, $42 million contract extension that he had inked back in October of 2023 following a contentious and highly public summer hold-out with the team.

This latest contract extension will keep him as an Indianapolis Colt for arguably the remaining prime of his playing career and through the 2028 season.

It was seemingly a domino effect, after Atlanta Falcons’ 24-year-old reigning NFL First-Team All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson signed a 3-year deal with his club, worth up to $75 million (with $51M guaranteed).

After hearing that breaking news earlier this week, Taylor indicated firsthand that he’d have to ‘tap in’ to his agent, and just days later, he signed the 3rd largest deal for a running back ever in NFL history.

Earlier this offseason, while it’s a business, Taylor indicated his preference to “retire a Colt,” and team owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon seemed to have a fresh perspective when asked just a few weeks ago on re-signing one of the greatest running backs in Indianapolis franchise history and a potential future Hall of Famer, saying, “I would love if he would be a Colt for life.”

Those comments were quite a contrast to her late father Jim Irsay’s comments in the summer of 2023, regarding the ongoing contentious contract negotiation with Taylor, when he stated, “If I die tonight and Jonathan Taylor is out of the league, no one’s gonna miss us. The league goes on. We know that. The National Football (League) rolls on. It doesn’t matter who comes and who goes, and it’s a privilege to be a part of it.”

Given that Robinson’s new deal set the elite running back market, and provided the Colts a reasonable measuring stick for Taylor’s fair market value, and the two sides made quick work to keep him in Indianapolis for at least the next three seasons (including this one where he was already under contract).

Even with the uncertainty of the Colts leadership at general manager and head coach going forward, Taylor projects to have at least three more elite seasons left in him. He keeps himself in tip-top shape, and is coming off another highly productive 2025 season in which he rushed for 1,585 total rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns on 323 total carries (4.9 ypc. avg.) during all 17 starts—earning Pro Bowl honors again.

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Turf Show Times Aug 06, 2026 7:49 PM

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Makai Lemon WR PHI MLEMO9

Ty Simpson QB LAR TSIMP15

Will Rueben Bain be the Rams’ ‘One that got away’ in draft?

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: Rueben Bain Jr. #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs drills during mandatory minicamp the AdventHealth Training Center on June 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

When the Los Angeles Rams opted to draft Ty Simpson, after months of speculation that the team would select receiver Makai Lemon, few questioned if the right choice would be Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain instead. However, with a strong training camp and high praise from former Bucs head coach Jon Gruden, Bain could have a much higher ceiling on defense than originally believed.

“If you like James Harrison, you’ll like this guy,” Gruden said of Bain. Harrison, a former Defensive Player of the Year for the Pittsburgh Steelers, would be quite an amazing player to have on the Rams’ defense right now.

Jon Gruden on Rueben Bain Jr.:

"If you like James Harrison, you'll like this guy." pic.twitter.com/D3xGHYEZC6

— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) August 6, 2026

With some people saying that the Rams could have one of the best defenses of all-time after acquiring Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson in the offseason, and a potential return by Aaron Donald, imagine if L.A. general manager Les Snead had also stockpiled Bain in the draft.

It sure would have softened the blow of losing Jared Verse in the trade for Garrett.

Bain, who is getting praised in camp on a daily basis, had 9.5 sacks for a Miami team that reached the national championship game last year. He was once considered to be the best non-quarterback in the class, but fell for having “short arms”, among other things. However, the player who has 20.5 sacks and 33.5 tackles for a loss in three college seasons might also be the frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Bucs practice ended 30 minutes ago, but Rueben Bain Jr. is still out here putting in extra work.

He’s still in full pads and his helmet, getting additional reps.

— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) August 6, 2026

Hello, rookie 😳

Rueben Bain Jr. puts a nasty move on Luke Goedeke. pic.twitter.com/tHGPmfdQfq

— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) August 4, 2026

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler commented on Wednesday that Bain has been “everything and more” at Bucs camp.

Fowler: Rueben Bain Jr. has been "everything [the Bucs] have wanted and more" during training camp. pic.twitter.com/h7rsr8unkd

— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) August 5, 2026

Marcus Stroud commented on the Pat McAfee Show that Bain is making starting tackle Luke Geodeke look like a “revolving door” in camp.

"Rueben Bain is turning Luke Goedeke into a revolving door..

He looks and acts the part of a franchise changing edge rusher..

Josiah Trotter started a fight the other day with some big dudes and that's a guy you don't wanna mess with" ~ @NFLSTROUD #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/QUkmj9DXYo

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 6, 2026

Gruden called criticisms of Bain in the draft: “Arm length and stupidity”.

As in, you’re stupid if you think arm length matters.

Jon Gruden stopped me before I could finish my question about Rueben Bain Jr., excited to talk about him.

“People are all hung up on arm length and stupidity, to be honest with you.

Tremendous effort. That’s the one thing Simeon Rice and Sapp, those guys that played with their… pic.twitter.com/gWlCs6cm9Z

— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) August 6, 2026

When the Rams chose Simpson, that’s when Sean McVay (a Gruden disciple) said that if there had been any prospects who could help the team this year, then L.A. would have drafted him. Since he and Snead didn’t feel that was the case, they took a backup (third-string right now) quarterback.

The move could pay dividends in the future.

However, Rueben Bain, who went two picks after Simpson, could pay out right now. The Rams may have the number one defense without him. And they better.

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Blogging The Boys Aug 06, 2026 7:42 PM

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Cowboys injury updates: Jaishawn Barham leaves practice with groin injury

Update: 6:30pm ET ESPN’s Todd Archer noted that Barham has a groin issue, but the Cowboys do not believe it is serious. The original version of this story continues below. It was not even an…

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Aug 1, 2026; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaishawn Barham (55) greets fans at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Update: 6:30pm ET

ESPN’s Todd Archer noted that Barham has a groin issue, but the Cowboys do not believe it is serious.

Jaishawn Barham left practice early with a groin injury, but a source said the Cowboys don't believe it is serious. Barham returned to the practice field out of uniform after he went to the locker room.

— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 6, 2026

The original version of this story continues below.

It was not even an hour into the third padded practice of training camp for the Dallas Cowboys when reports of players dealing with issues started to pop up.

First there was defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia. It was noted that he went to the team’s injury tent, but shortly after that it was reported that he exited and returned to practice. All good, seemingly.

Cowboys DT Otito Ogbonnia walking to the injury tent.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 6, 2026

Ogbonnia is out of the tent and back on the field

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 6, 2026

As that report was coming in, so was another. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham was captured heading into the injury tent, and soon after he was he was also escorted to the locker room off of the practice field.

Cowboys LB Jaishawn Barham walking to the injury tent pic.twitter.com/cxtIwUYTtj

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 6, 2026

Cowboys rookie LB Jaishawn Barham heading to the locker room. Sounded like he said he’s good pic.twitter.com/oneef6GA4i

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 6, 2026

The Athletic’s Jon Machota noted that Barham seemingly said he was fine, but obviously that remains to be seen. Clearly the medical staff wanted to get a look that required the locker room at the very least.

We will update this post as more information on all injuries becomes available.

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 7:22 PM

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Jets RB Isaiah Davis will miss "a couple weeks" with a knee injury

Jets running back Isaiah Davis will miss some time with a knee injury, coach Aaron Glenn announced Thursday.

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Jets running back Isaiah Davis will miss some time with a knee injury, coach Aaron Glenn announced Thursday.

Glenn did not specify the nature of the injury but said it is not serious.

“He had a minor knee [injury],” Glenn said after practice, via Dennis Waszak of the Associated Press. “He’ll be out maybe a couple of weeks, but he’ll be back. I’m confident that he’ll be just fine going into the regular season.”

The Jets open the regular season on Sept. 13 at Tennessee.

Davis, 24, is entering his third NFL season after the Jets selected him in the fifth round. He is expected to have a complementary role behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen while being a core special teams player.

He had career highs with 236 yards rushing and 21 receptions last season in 16 games before missing the season finale with a concussion.

In two seasons, Davis has rushed for 410 yards and a touchdown on 73 carries and caught 30 passes for 261 yards and a score.

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CBS Sports Aug 06, 2026 7:20 PM

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Colts signing Jonathan Taylor to reported two-year, $44 million extension as another NFL RB gets paid

Taylor's new deal checks in just behind Falcons' Bijan Robinson

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Cincy Jungle Aug 06, 2026 7:17 PM

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Josh Newton reportedly in the “doghouse” during Bengals training camp

The Cincinnati Bengals know who their starting outside cornerbacks will be in 2026. After DJ Turner II’s breakout season in 2025, he is likely going to follow opponents’ primary receivers. After finding his home after…

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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 16: Josh Newton #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on from the field after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

A camp battle many fans were excited to watch heading into training camp was slot corner. Newly signed veteran Ja’Sir Taylor is competing, but returning veteran Jaylen Davis has been taking the bulk of the first-team reps in the slot thus far.

Enter Josh Newton. The fifth-rounder from the 2024 NFL Draft saw significant action his rookie year, but on the boundary and in the slot. Newton figured to be in the mix for the slot corner battle, but it appears to be a two-man race between Taylor and Davis at this point.

It doesn’t get any better for Newton on the perimeter, either. The second team reps have been going to D.J. Ivey and rookie Tacario Davis. Newton seems to be on the outside looking in, and if a recent report is accurate, Newton could be a surprise cut when the team trims the roster to 53 players.

The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. reported that Newton has fallen out of favor with the coaches, something we saw reduce his role in 2025.

“Josh Newton remains in the same doghouse that kept his snaps limited down the stretch last season,” Dehner wrote.

Newton played 525 snaps his rookie year in 2024 and saw that number slashed to just 275 last season. With the infusion of both young and veteran talent to the cornerback room, Newton could be on the outside looking in when camp closes.

Of course, it is very early in camp, and the team hasn’t even played a preseason game yet. There is plenty of time for Newton to turn things around. If other players falter, Newton could have an opportunity to take advantage, but as of now, Newton could be looking for a new home at the end of this month.

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Silver and Black Pride Aug 06, 2026 7:03 PM

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Devin Lafayette flashing for Las Vegas Raiders

Recently I broke down the Las Vegas Raiders 3-3-5 defense, and their need for a big nickel. Additionally, the Raiders have shown a big emphasis on trying to fix their special teams unit that was…

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HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 09: Devin Lafayette #40 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during mandatory minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Recently I broke down the Las Vegas Raiders 3-3-5 defense, and their need for a big nickel. Additionally, the Raiders have shown a big emphasis on trying to fix their special teams unit that was a historically bad unit in 2025. The Raiders safety room currently features Jeremy Chinn at the strong safety/big nickel, Dalton Johnson/Treydan Stukes as a BANDIT safety and FS role, followed up by Isaiah Pola-Mao, Tristin McCollum, and undrafted free agents Devin Lafayette and Tanner Wall.

𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘.

▪️ 19 Tackles
▪️ 104 Passing Yards Allowed
▪️ Battle for the Belt Rivalry Win pic.twitter.com/4geYGiDf8t

— Sun Belt (@SunBelt) October 6, 2025

Stukes, Johnson, Chinn, and likely Pola-Mao are set to be on the Raiders roster with Stukes playing a diverse FS, nickel, bandit, and strong safety role while Dalton Johnson should take a free safety position with Chinn/Pola-Mao playing big nickel and strong safety roles. NFL teams traditionally carry five safeties, with the fifth being a special teams standout, and/or a diverse chess piece. The Raiders currently have a battle for that spot among three players as noted above and the biggest leader seems to be UDFA Devin Lafayette.

Lafayette, a 6’2/215 pound undrafted free agent primarily played a big nickel role for the Troy Trojans where he logged 114 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 INT, 9 PBU, and 2 FF in 2025 while being an honorable mention All-American and first team All Sun Belt. Lafayette spent nearly 70% of his snaps in 2025, which by far was his best season, playing in the box as a big nickel. That’s translated to the NFL, where Lafayette was a quick standout in OTA’s working his way into NFL team drills compared to just special teams. Additionally, Lafayette has also started training camp with the 2nd team defense in nickel positions playing right behind Jeremy Chinn and ahead of Isaiah Pola-Mao at the position. Lafayette is a limited athlete, but he’s able to diagnose the run exceptionally well (7% missed tackle rate in his career at NIU & Troy), and he showed a good ability to cut the top of the defense, play physical, and enjoys to defend the run. In coverage, Lafayette did a good job staying in his breaks, utilizing leverage, and finding a way to play the ball.

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Devin Lafayette comes up with a huge tackle-for-loss on a QB rush for Georgia State to force a fourth down – Troy comes up with a fourth down stop to keep it tied at zero.#BattleReady | #OneTROY ⚔️🏈 pic.twitter.com/dvdKHKJkC8

— Troy Trojans Football 8x⚔️ (@TroyTrojansFB) November 22, 2025

The best standout route for Lafayette may be on special teams, while Las Vegas does have standouts with Tommy Eichenberg, Segun Olubi, and Cody Lindenberg they lack a true gunner and/or flyer (KO gunner) on the unit. Lafayette stood out on special teams at Troy with 17 career tackles and just 3 missed tackles plus a FF. The Raiders will likely carry a 5th safety if the player can push for special teams and/or standout in diverse packages which Rob Leonard will look to run. Lafayette is an instinctive player, and he’s shown the ability to immediately make an impact early in training camp.

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 7:01 PM

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Harrison Butker says new rule changed his approach to kickoffs and hurt his field goals

When the NFL changed the kickoff rule two years ago, kickers began to experiment with different ways to kick the ball and make it harder to return.

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When the NFL changed the kickoff rule two years ago, kickers began to experiment with different ways to kick the ball and make it harder to return. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says that affected his approach to kicking, and his field goals suffered.

Butker has had two straight seasons in which both his field goal rate and his extra point rate were below his career averages, and he says he thinks that's because he was tinkering too much with his kicking motion on kickoffs, at the expense of having a consistent kicking motion on field goals.

"Field goals matter the most," Butker said. "Trying to hit those knuckleballs and the funny kickoffs maybe affected the field goals a little bit. I think halfway through the season last year I said, forget the kickoffs — not forget the kickoffs — but I'm just gonna hit a high hang time ball, good location, just focus on the location. I'm not gonna hit a low line-drive knuckleball. And I think that's helped my field goals because it's the same foot-to-ball contact. Good foot-to-ball contact on the field goal and just do the same thing on the kickoff rather than having two different swings. So that helped me the second half of the season and I'm sticking with that for training camp and this season."

Butker's down year was far from the biggest problem in Kansas City last season, but the Chiefs are hoping for a more consistent Butker this season — and hoping he's back to making game-winning kicks in big games, after a season in which the Chiefs didn't win many big games.

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Big Cat Country Aug 06, 2026 6:54 PM

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Parker Washington is ‘feared across the league’ as a punt returner: Can he become the same as a receiver?

The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have the luxury of rostering the best kicker, punter, and long snapper in the NFL. “I’m very fortunate,” special teams coordinator and associate head coach Heath Farwell said Thursday after…

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JULY 30: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) catches a pass during training camp on July 30, 2026 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have the luxury of rostering the best kicker, punter, and long snapper in the NFL.

“I’m very fortunate,” special teams coordinator and associate head coach Heath Farwell said Thursday after Day 7 of training camp. “There’s no question. Those guys are fantastic. They’re the best in the game at their positions.

“And then throw Parker Washington into that as well.”

“He’s a fantastic receiver,” Farwell allowed, “but he’s an elite returner. He’s a game changer. He’s feared across the league. He’s the best returner in the National Football League as far as I’m concerned.”

Indeed, part of Washington’s recent breakout season was being a return man on special teams. In 2024, he became the first NFL player to score an international special teams touchdown with a franchise-record 96-yard punt return. Last season, he was promoted to primary punter returner and became the first Jaguar to house multiple returns in a single season. He finished first in touchdowns, fifth in yards (341), and sixth in yards per return (13.6) among all NFL punt returners. Washington’s career average of 14.2 yards per punt return ranks first in franchise history and fourth among active NFL players (min. 20 returns).

For the first time in his young career, Washington is expecting a full-time workload on offense, but it sounds like he’ll continue to give the offense a boost as the punt returner. “He says that he wants to play, wants to be back there, help the team win,” Farwell said. “That’s the culture Coach Liam [Coen] brought in, and he’s part of it. He wants to win. And how is he going to help us? It’s part of being a punt returner.”

Washington also spoke after Thursday’s practice. When asked about return duties, he said, “I’m just open to the opportunity, whatever it is. Obviously, we’ll get some more receiver play, but as I said, I want to come out here and be my best self. If that happens to be on return, shoot. I feel like I’ve been studying that for a while now. Let’s see if we can make some more plays.”

Washington’s unique drive was instilled by his family at a young age. “One day going into middle school, I was like, ‘I’ve got to make my parents proud.’ Whatever I’m doing, I’m going to make sure I give my absolute best … I couldn’t tell you what clicked. Something just in me just was like, I want to do something different. I want to be special.”

It seems like Washington couldn’t have made his special teams coordinator any prouder — but now, the person he’s most looking to prove himself to is his quarterback.

“The trust [Trevor Lawrence is] having in me on some of these passes is really cool. I know a couple years ago, he probably wouldn’t throw some of the passes he’s throwing now to me, so it’s just really cool for him to have that trust in me and I’m going to continue to make sure that he has that, and I’m going to make those plays for him.”

When asked about his reaction to Zay Flowers’ record-breaking contract extension, Washington — entering the final year of his rookie deal — said, “My focus is just coming out here. I need to make plays for Trevor.”

Given the option to fair catch the ball, punt returners don’t see enough action to really stress about extra hits. Washington should continue to trot onto the field when the Jaguars force a fourth down. But the days of his game-changing, fear-inducing abilities being limited to special teams snaps only are far from over.

Notes & Quotes Farwell anticipates Caleb Ransaw joining Rayuan Lane III as the team’s starting gunners on special teams. “Ransaw has been a fantastic gunner … between those two guys, I think we have two of the better gunners in the National Football League.” Usually, rookie receivers look like rookie receivers, but CJ Williams and Josh Cameron genuinely seem like veteran additions to the room. “CJ contacted me more this summer than anybody. And it’s a reflection of how much he cares,” Farwell said. “He’s done a great job for us.” And Cameron, who snatches a contested ball over defenders seemingly every practice, appears to be on track for a role on kick returns. “Cameron is a dynamic returner. I’ve been super impressed with him back here at training camp in practice,” Farwell said. “We have a bunch of guys that can do it. I think we’ve just got to kind of see how this thing all plays out with the roster, active on game days and playing times.” Yesterday, I mentioned on the Prowler Podcast that Jabbar Muhammad has carried over his standout play from OTAs in such a way that makes me think he could earn a role in dime/nickel packages — with the caveat that his frame could cause natural limitations as a full-time perimeter player. Muhammad shut me up today by breaking up a pass to Brian Thomas Jr. on a dig route. His arrow continues to point up. The play of the day belonged to Ventrell Miller, who’s competing with Branson Combs to fill a Devin Lloyd-sized hole at linebacker.

Get the ball out, 5-1 🥊@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/jLTyuwDFx2

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) August 6, 2026

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CBS Sports Aug 06, 2026 6:52 PM

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Steelers training camp overreactions: Drew Allar outplaying Will Howard? Is Rico Dowdle the new RB1?

Sorting out what's fact and what's fiction from Steelers training camp

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Pride of Detroit Aug 06, 2026 6:42 PM

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Lions training camp observations: Several reserves make most of promotions

It was a pretty unique day at Allen Park for Day 7 of Detroit Lions training camp. Not only was it one of the longer practices of training camp—just short of 2.5 hours—but with the…

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It was a pretty unique day at Allen Park for Day 7 of Detroit Lions training camp. Not only was it one of the longer practices of training camp—just short of 2.5 hours—but with the humidity seemingly around 130% and the sun bearing down, there were a lot of absences or early exits from players. So much so that the Lions pushed an injury alert to media that several of those absences were cramping/heat related.

[Note: see the full injury report for Thursday here]

The Lions responded with heavy rotations and low pitch counts from a lot of their starting lineup. As a result, a bunch of reserves had big opportunities, and several ran with it.

Let’s break it all down in our Day 7 observations.

Several promotions in midst of injuries/absences

Luke Atlmyer shows good command as QB2

With Teddy Bridgewater sidelined, Luke Altmyer essentially got double his normal reps, quarterbacking the second and third-team offenses.

I continue to be impressed with his arm speed and accuracy. Twice on Thursday, he was able to fire the ball between two defensive backs in a zone, and I don’t think he’s thrown more than one or two interceptions all camp.

Beyond that, he’s also got way more poise than I would expect from an undrafted rookie. While sometimes his progressions are taking significant time, I’ve already seen improvement in that category. And when running a two-minute drill toward the end of practice, he showed impressive command—leading to a win* (more on that later) for the offense.

Running back reserves continue strong camp

With no Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco, or Sione Vaki involved in team drill, Jacob Saylors and Jabari Small even shared first-team reps at running back. Saylors continues to impress with his speed and one-cut style of running. Meanwhile, I thought Small ran with impressive strength, particularly between the tackles during red zone drills. Admittedly, they both benefitted from strong run blocking today (though it was Tate Ratledge’s best day of camp).

Skyler Gill-Howard, Ahmed Hassanein make most of early reps

With very limited roles for Tyler Lacy and Mekhi Wingo on Thursday, Ahmed Hassanein and Skyler Gill-Howard both got some significant work with the first team.

It was yet another impressive day for Hassanein, as he continues to live up to the fan hype. With the twos, I had him down for two tackles for loss and two sacks. The second sack came during the final situational drill, where he stunted with Gill-Howard, then he completely okey-doked Mason Miller for a free run at Altmyer. Hassanein was a bit out of control, though, and actually bumped into the rookie quarterback—a no-no in camp. While most of his production came against the second team, he did get a big win during one-on-ones against Blake Miller, beating him with a speed move around the edge.

Gill-Howard was pretty disruptive in team drills, notching at least one pass breakup and sack, but it’s worth noting he did struggle during one-on-ons, going 0-for-3 in the three matchups I saw.

Devin White, Trevor Nowaske get call-up to first-teamers

Nowaske got a ton of first-team work with Barnes pretty severely limited on the day. It’s worth noting Barnes looked a little shook up during Tuesday’s practice and told media it was just a minor knee injury that he finished practice with. It was a quiet day for Nowaske, but he’ll certainly benefit from the first-team reps.

White, on the other hand, got a ton of work in replacing Malcolm Rodriguez as the WILL linebacker in three-linebacker sets, and made a few plays throughout the day. He tallied a beautiful pass breakup on Kye Robichaux during 7-on-7s, and played with good anticipation in the run game.

Nick Whiteside’s early camp gets rewarded

With no D.J. Reed on the day, Whiteside got a ton of work opposite Rock Ya-Sin with the first team defense. Detroit was in nickel for a large portion of the day, and I would say the majority of those first-team reps went to Ennis Rakestraw. Although Rakestraw did get some outside work in replacement of Whiteside, with Christian Izien sliding into first-team nickel, as well.

Whiteside’s day wasn’t as flashy as previous camp appearances. Isaac TeSlaa got the better of him in on-one-ones in both of their matchups, but the promotion still shows Detroit has appreciated the work he’s put in.

Flags flying everywhere

Officials were on hand for the first time in training camp, and they were busy on Thursday. As expected, the flags were flying during the WR/DB one-on-ones. Keith Abney was the guilty party on each of his first two reps (vs. Tom Kennedy and Tarik Black).

But the flags continued all day. The offense was guilty of a few false starts, one offsides, and at least two illegal formations. Meanwhile, the defense got tagged with an illegal contact, a defensive holding, and at least one offsides penalty during team drills.

It’s not all that uncommon for things to be this sloppy early in camp, but I’m guessing the coaching staff won’t be very happy with the high number of procedural mistakes.

Isaac TeSlaa redemption

I mentioned it earlier, but it’s worth breaking down TeSlaa’s day, particularly during one-on-ones. A few days after going 0-for-4 during these drills, he won both of his matchups on Thursday, both against Whiteside. On the first, he used his size to high-point a back-shoulder throw on the sidelines. The second, he cleanly won on a comeback route for a modest gain.

Now, I’d like to see him do those against the likes for Reed and Ya-Sin—two extremely physical cornerbacks who have given him a hard time to date—but it was still a nice confidence boost for the second-year receiver.

Situational end… with just the second-teamers

The Lions ran an interesting situational drill, but only used the second-team offense and defense to end practice.

The scenario: down 14-13, 3:32 left, 2 timeouts for both teams, starting on own 8-yard line

The second-team offense really struggled out of the gate. After Greg Dortch (6 yards) and Cedrick Wilson (5 yards) picked up short gains to move the chains, the offense completely stuttered. Two penalties (false start on Miles Frazier and illegal formation) set them back, and the aforementioned Hassanein sack ended the drive quickly.

But Detroit ended up just re-setting the ball with a fresh set of downs, and the offense quickly found life. A great turkey-hole shot to tight end Thomas Gordon plus a medium gain to Tom Kennedy quickly put them in field goal range, and Bates drilled a 41-yard field goal as time expired.

Miscellaneous notes: I thought this was Jackson Meeks’ best day of camp. He sealed a few rushing lanes on the day, and his biggest highlight was a red-zone catch in which he delivered a vicious stiff-arm to Khalil Dorsey to turn a 5-yard curl into a 15-yard gain. Jake Bates had a pretty typical day. Makes: 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 49 Misses: 39, 48 Just because he doesn’t get mentioned much, I thought Jared Goff was lethal today, espeically during 1-on-1s. He dropped a few deep shots into tiny windows. Despite eating the aforementioned stiff-arm, it was a good day for Khalil Dorsey, mostly working with the twos. He tallied a pass breakup on Tom Kennedy, an interception during 1-on-1s (vs. Wilson), and he was dominant on both the gunner and jammer drills on special teams. Jameson Williams had the catch of practice on a red zone fade pass from Goff. Williams high pointed the ball and battled through contract from Ya-Sin for the score.

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Pats Pulpit Aug 06, 2026 6:38 PM

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Kayshon Boutte remains uncertain about Patriots future

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte’s future continues to remain in limbo. With Boutte entering the final year of his rookie contract, he told reporters on Thursday there have not been any recent conversations…

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New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte’s future continues to remain in limbo.

With Boutte entering the final year of his rookie contract, he told reporters on Thursday there have not been any recent conversations regarding his future with the team.

For now, Boutte continues to show up and make plays on the practice field.

“I’m a pretty positive person. I come in every day ready to work,” Boutte said. “It’s another opportunity. You could be without a job. I mean, I get to wake up every day at 7 a.m., come here, do what I do — make plays. That’s my life.”

After the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason, Boutte was pushed further down the Patriots’ wide receiver depth chart. On Thursday, he said he still believes there is a role for him that makes sense in the offense.

But with his first major payday on the horizon, a larger opportunity elsewhere also remains a possibility — something that factored into his trade request this spring.

“Ultimately, it’s whatever’s best for me,” Boutte said. “Whether it’s here or somewhere else, I gotta do what’s best for me.”

As for what that ultimately looks like, Boutte is content letting things play out for the time being.

“I can’t really say today. I gotta see how things play out. I’m taking it day by day. I’m not a future teller, so I couldn’t tell you,” Boutte said. “Just keep doing what I’ve been doing. That’s really all I can do. I can’t control nothing else.”

Through 11 training camp practices, Boutte has made several highlight-reel plays downfield. He has split his time between the first- and second-team offense, although he repped more with Drake Maye on Thursday with Doubs sidelined.

The quarterback has appreciated Boutte’s approach throughout the uncertainty.

“I think just the way Kayshon is approaching it, man. He’s here now. He’s where his feet are at, and I’m having fun throwing it to him out there in practice,” Maye said Wednesday. “He’s doing a great job, and he makes plays when the football’s in the air. And I think he can speak for that, and that speaks for itself. So, I’ve had a lot of great times with Kayshon, and I’m looking forward to us getting better each and every day.”

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Acme Packing Company Aug 06, 2026 6:34 PM

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Packers Training Camp: The MarShawn Lloyd buzz is starting

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ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JULY 31: MarShawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers works out during the Green Bay Packers training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on July 31, 2026 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images

On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers had their final practice leading up to Friday’s Family Night practice at Lambeau Field. It was closed to the public, but the media were able to attend the practice. Want some good news? There was confirmation today that the Packers will be streaming Family Night on Packers.com for a second straight year, which means that even out-of-market fans will be able to get a look at the team with their own eyes before the preseason starts.

If you want an extended look at the starting offense and defense, this is probably going to be your best shot, considering how conservative the Packers have been with their starters in preseasons past. For perspective, starting running back Josh Jacobs got all of two snaps in the 2025 preseason.

Be sure to join us during the Family Night practice tomorrow, as we’ll have a watch thread where we’ll be discussing what’s going on the field.

Here’s what happened in practice today.

Injuries

There have been no changes to the Packers’ reserve/injured lists, as running back Chris Brooks (hamstring) remains on the non-football injury list (he was hurt outside of the facility) and tight end Luke Musgrave (neck), defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (knee), defensive lineman Jordon Riley (Achilles), edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) and long snapper Matt Orzech (calf) are still on the physically unable to perform list.

The Packers described Orzech’s and Hargrave’s injuries as short-term injuries in the past, and head coach Matt LaFleur stated today that he’s hoping that Brooks returns to the field “sooner rather than later,” a sign that it’s not a major injury. Musgrave’s neck appears to be the only major injury that Green Bay’s roster has suffered outside of the holdover recoveries from 2025 (Micah Parsons and Jordon Riley).

Running back Josh Jacobs (groin) and cornerback Carrington Valentine (hamstring) both missed practice on Thursday with what were described as short-term injuries. The only other DNP on Thursday was safety/slot defender Johnathan Baldwin, who is dealing with a knee issue. So far, we have no info on how serious Baldwin’s injury is. For what it’s worth, Baldwin was the team’s backup slot defender in camp thus far, despite the fact that the third-string role (behind Javon Bullard and cap casualty Nate Hobbs) was filled by Kitan Oladapo in 2025.

Offense

Love high for Golden on first play with the ones.

Starters:

Love
Lloyd
Dabney – Whyle
Golden – Watson
Morgan – Burton – Rhyan – Monk – Belton

Sorrell – Brooks – McClellan – Brinson – LVN
Zaire – Coop
Cisse – Nixon
Williams – X

— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) August 6, 2026

With Aaron Banks and Zach Bako-Bewele still out of the lineup in team drills, the Packers have used injury replacement starters at left guard and right tackle throughout camp. Generally, those reps usually go to Jacob Monk (left guard) and Darian Kinnard (right tackle), but today there was a heavy dose of Anthony Belton (who usually plays right guard) at right tackle. That opened up another spot at guard on the line, which rookie Jager Burton stepped into. Donovan Jennings also got some reps at guard with the first-team offense today, too.

If you’re trying to keep tabs on a 53-man roster projection right now, I’d say that the sixth through ninth offensive linemen right now are likely Kinnard, Monk, Burton and Jennings, in some order. The Packers will likely keep 10 offensive linemen (and they roster 11 more times than they roster 9). That leaves one spot up for grabs, depending on how entrenched Jennings is right now.

John Williams having to move from snapping sign twos to immediately playing left tackle with threes is one of the more impressive things I’ve seen from an O-lineman on the reserve units

— weston hodkiewicz (@WesHod) August 6, 2026

One option for the final offensive lineman on the 53-man roster is second-year draft pick John Williams, who missed his entire rookie season with a back injury. Right now, Williams is playing every position on the offensive line.

Here’s the thing: If that’s the Packers’ backup line, the only “true tackle” beyond the starters is Kinnard, as Monk, Burton, Jennings and Williams are primarily interior offensive linemen. That is likely one reason why Belton is getting some reps at tackle right now while Bako-Bewele is out. If the group ever faced two injuries at the tackle position (any combo of two of Jordan Morgan, Bako-Bewele and Kinnard), Belton is probably the next man up at the position.

No idea if he stays healthy, but MarShawn Lloyd is very, very fast.

— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 6, 2026

MarShawn Lloyd just did a backflip after catching a TD wide open during 11-on-11.

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) August 6, 2026

There’s some momentum building for running back MarShawn Lloyd, who has dealt with a series of injuries going into Year 3 of his NFL career. Lloyd, who has only played 10 regular-season snaps after being taken in the third round, made several plays in camp today and got the majority of the snaps with the starting offense while Jacobs was sidelined. At the moment, Lloyd projects to be the Packers’ number two ball-carrier in 2026, only behind Jacobs.

Defense

Mama there goes that man. Anthony Campbell with a would be sack on Tyrod Taylor.

— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) August 6, 2026

Defensive lineman Anthony Campbell continues to make plays. While Hargrave and Devonte Wyatt (practicing but not in team drills) have been sidelined, Campbell has been pushed into working with the second-team defense. He’s recorded several pass breakups in camp and has “sacked” quarterback Tyrod Taylor several times.

Keep an eye out for Campbell on Family Night and in the preseason, as he has a chance to push Nazir Stackhouse for the sixth (and likely last) roster spot on the defensive line. At the moment, Hargrave, Wyatt, rookie third-round pick Chris McClellan, second-year draft pick Warren Brinson and Karl Brooks are considered roster locks.

Javon Bullard took out Josh Whyle low on a swing pass. Adam Stenavich was *not* happy. After the period, Bullard came to the offense’s sideline and apologized to Whyle.

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) August 6, 2026

It was a little chippy today, as Bullard popped tight end Josh Whyle pretty good in practice. Green Bay is already very thin at the tight end position, so it’s understandable why the offense would be mad that Bullard didn’t protect his teammate. Still, Bullard apologized and didn’t let it escalate further. So far, no fights in camp.

Special Teams

Kick returners:

Melton
Moore
Sturdivant
Strong
Sheppard
Nixon

Savion is not with the returners and scanning the field multiple times I don’t currently see him out practicing. Will keep you posted.

— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) August 6, 2026

General manager Brian Gutekunst had big praise for receiver/returner Skyy Moore on Thursday in his pre-practice press conference, stating that he “expects” Moore to help the team in 2026. Adjust your 53-man roster projections accordingly.

In practice today, the team worked on kick returns in their special teams period. The returners were receivers Bo Melton, J. Michael Sturdivant, Will Sheppard and Moore and running backs Pierre Strong Jr. and Jaden Nixon. Savion Williams was not involved in that period, as he was getting checked by the medical staff, but later returned to practice. Williams was the Packers’ preferred kick returner in the regular season last year, though Jacobs and cornerback Keisean Nixon handled those duties in the postseason.

For what it’s worth, Jacobs and Nixon generally worked on kickoff returns in camp, even if they didn’t do it in the regular season last year. Don’t expect the team to flip the switch and send those two out there in the 2026 postseason.

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Arrowhead Pride Aug 06, 2026 6:30 PM

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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker talks about tweaking routine this season

The Kansas City Chiefs as a whole are seeking a bounce-back season in 2026, but kicker Harrison Butker is especially. The Arrowhead Pride staff identified Butker as one of the players with the most at…

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After a total of nine missed kicks last year, with a career-low percentage on point-after attempts, Butker is looking to improve by making sure his preparation is as effective as possible. That starts with his practice routine, which he has tweaked to better mimic a game day. He told local media after practice on Wednesday.

“In a game, what a kicker is asked to do is to execute one kick every 15-20 minutes,” Butker explained. “I’ve been trying to gain confidence in waiting 15-20 minutes, then having to have a field goal that matters… however well I do, that’s the end result.

“In the past, it’s easy for practice; you kick a bunch of balls before the field-goal period, and then you’re kind of done for the day,” Butker went on. “But I’m trying to take advantage of these longer practices, treat it like a game and do what I’m going to be asked to do in a game, which is just one kick every 20 minutes or so.”

He clearly put a lot of thought into sharpening his routine in St. Joe, but he believes his entire process is requiring less thinking, acknowledging the kicker position as one where mental toughness is especially key.

“Last year, I wasn’t dropping down to that plant-foot knee, but I was having to think about it a lot,” Butker said. “Especially during training camp. Now I don’t have to focus on that, so I’m hoping I can just focus on things that matter more, smooth swing thoughts, and I think that’s been helpful for me to keep it simple and just focus on good ball contact instead of really focusing in on not dropping down on that knee.”

Butker’s narrowed focus includes disregarding a different kicking strategy when kicking off. He believes streamlining his technique was an important part of finishing strong in a tough season last year.

“Obviously, the place kicking and field goals matter the most. I think, maybe trying to hit those knuckle balls and the funny kickoffs maybe affected the field goals a little bit,” Butker shared.

“I’m just going to hit a high hangtime ball, good rotation, just focus on the location,” Butker continued. “I’m not going to try to hit a low, line-drive knuckle ball and I think that has helped my field goals. It’s kind of the same foot-to-ball contact… rather than having two different swings. That helped me the second half of the season, and I’m kind of sticking with that for training camp and this season.”

Cleaning up the practice routine for the Chiefs’ place-kicking team includes eliminating unrealistic or less-important distanced attempts.

“Throughout my entire career here, I feel like the only time I’ve ever hit a field goal longer than 58 yards was the end of the half or the end of the game,” Butker said. “Even when the wind is at my back, if we get the ball to the 40-yard line, it’s a 58-yarder; that’s what I’m expected to make. The other stuff is very rare; I need to be able to dial that up, but the majority of my kicks need to be 58 and in.”

Butker did the math, eliminating chip shots to further understand what range he should be most focused on.

“If you take those field goals out, the average field-goal distance is like 45 yards; I’m really trying to focus in on that number. Let me hit 40- to 50-yard field goals consistently.”

Butker, who is scheduled at the podium today, with a 10/10 during FG period.

— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) August 5, 2026

On Wednesday, Butker followed up a strong day — according to Harold Kuntz of FOX4 — with a shanked attempt that went far left. He was asked about his only blemish of practice.

“I just destroyed the ground,” Butker smiled. “Coach Reid was reminding me that the footballs are brown, not green, because I hit so much of the ground.”

Whether or not Butker’s changed process results in a stronger season will be found out soon enough, and will be vital to the team’s success this year.

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Chargers EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu in full pads, making plays

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Tuli Tuipulotu #45 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chargers pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu has had a slow ramp-up period to begin training camp. He has mainly partook in individual drills before working off to the side with trainers. It has been everyone’s guess on whether or not this was due to a physical ailment or if Tuli has not been comfortable with putting his body on the line just ahead of his presumed upcoming extension.

Those questions may not be put bed — at least somewhat — after Tuipulotu took the field with his teammates on Thursday in full pads. But Tuli didn’t just take the field, he has been a participant in every phase, including team drills where he made one of the first big splash plays of the day for the defense.

Per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, Tuli blew up a run by Omarion Hampton and was rewarded with massive cheers from the crowd in attendance.

Chargers are in full pads for the first time today and Tuli Tuipulotu is participating in team drills again. He just blew up an Omarion Hampton run that drew roars from the defense.

— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) August 6, 2026

Tuipulotu is coming off a breakout season that saw him rack up 13 sacks and 20 tackles for loss, both of which topped his previous career highs of 8.5 and 11, respectively. Entering his fourth season, expectations remain high as the team’s top pass rusher who will now be joined by first-round pick Akheem Mesidor to create one heck of a trio with Khalil Mack.

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What are the best and worst Rams trades under Sean McVay?

Since Sean McVay arrived in Los Angeles in 2017, the Rams have never been afraid to make bold trades, but do they win more deals than they lose? After reviewing every Rams trade in the…

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Since Sean McVay arrived in Los Angeles in 2017, the Rams have never been afraid to make bold trades, but do they win more deals than they lose?

After reviewing every Rams trade in the past 10 offseasons, Les Snead and McVay do have a winning record. Could Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie end up being the two best trades for the head coach-GM duo?

Or two of the worst?

Whether acquiring established stars, moving on from former first-round picks, or stockpiling draft capital, Snead and McVay have consistently treated the trade market as a tool to keep the franchise in championship contention. Some deals have become defining moments in the Rams’ recent success, while others have produced mixed results or failed to meet expectations. Looking back at the biggest player trades of the McVay era, it’s time to revisit each move and decide whether it ultimately belongs in the win, loss, or push column.

Rams-Dolphins Trade Rams receive: 2017 6th round pick Dolphins receive: William Hayes + 2017 7th round pick

The Rams selected fullback Sam Rogers with the pick they received from Miami. William Hayes only produced 3 sacks in his two seasons with Miami so the Rams parted with Hayes salary at the right time.

Verdict: Push

Rams-Lions Trade Rams receive: 2018 6th round pick Lions receive: Greg Robinson

After 3 seasons, the Rams sent the 2014 second overall pick to Detroit. The move was purely to offload a draft bust.

Verdict: Push

Rams-Bills Trade Rams receive: Sammy Watkins + 2018 6th round pick Bills receive: EJ Gaines + 2018 2nd round pick

The Rams only kept Sammy Watkins for one year but they turned the 2018 6th round pick into Sebastian Joseph-Day who proved to be instrumental in their run defense in 2020 and 2021. EJ Gaines only played 1 year in Buffalo and intercepted just one pass.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Commanders Trade Rams receive: Derek Carrier Commanders receive: 2018 7th round pick

A pretty irrelevant trade at face value but the deeper dive shows that the Commanders turned the Rams pick into Greg Stroman. Stroman, a cornerback, played in 15 games his rookie year and started 3. He intercepted one pass, forced a fumble, and grabbed a fumble recovery.

Verdict: Loss (minimal)

Rams-Giants Trade Rams receive: 2018 4th round pick + 2018 6th round pick Giants receive: Alec Ogletree + 2019 7th round pick

Fresh off receiving a contract extension, the Rams traded Ogletree away. It was merely a salary dump as Ogletree did not fit the new direction for the defense.

Verdict: Push

Rams-Broncos Trade Rams receive: Aqib Talib Broncos receive: 2018 5th round pick

Aqib Talib was added to bring stability to the Rams secondary. He was injured for half of the 2018 season but was still a significant reason that LA got to Super Bowl LIII.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Chiefs Trade Rams receive: Marcus Peters + 2018 6th round pick Chiefs receive: 2018 4th round pick + 2019 2nd round pick

Just like Aqib Talib, Marcus Peters did not last long in Los Angeles because of the defensive scheme shift. The Chiefs drafted Juan Thornhill in the 2019 draft and Armani Watts in the 2018 draft. Thornhill proved to have a successful stint with Kansas City and became a two time Super Bowl winner.

Verdict: Loss

Rams-Patriots Trade Rams receive: Brandin Cooks + 2018 4th round pick Patriots receive: 2018 1st round pick + 2018 6th round pick

The Rams acquired Cooks and used the 4th round pick to draft Brian Allen after navigating some draft trades. Brian Allen was the starting center for the 2021 Super Bowl team. The Patriots drafted Isaiah Wynn with the first round pick they received. Even though Cooks time in LA was just two years, he did produce a 1200 yard season.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Jaguars Trade Rams receive: Dante Fowler Jr Jaguars receive: 2019 3rd round pick + 2020 5th round pick

The Rams added to their pass rush in 2018 with the mid-season acquisition of Dante Fowler. Other than a highlight moment in the 2018 NFC Championship, Fowler was very hot and cold as a pass rusher. The Jaguars drafted Quincy Williams (linebacker) but was gone from the team within two years. Williams earned all pro honors with the Jets in 2023.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Browns Trade Rams receive: Austin Corbett Browns receive: 2021 5th round pick

Needing offensive line help in 2019, the Rams traded for Corbett even though their initial target was Joel Bitonio. Corbett anchored a guard spot for the 2021 Super Bowl team before departing in 2022 for the Carolina Panthers in free agency.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Jaguars Trade Rams receive: Jalen Ramsey Jaguars receive: 2020 1st round pick + 2021 1st round pick + 2021 4th round pick

The Rams dumped Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters to add superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey who wanted out of Jacksonville. The Jaguars subsequently drafted K’Lavon Chaisson (2020), Travis Etienne (2021), and Jordan Smith (2021). Jalen Ramsey earned all pro honors with the Rams in 2020 and 2021 along with a Lombardi Trophy.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Ravens Trade Rams receive: Kenny Young + 2020 5th round pick Ravens receive: Marcus Peters

Unfortunately, the Rams sold too early on Marcus Peters who became an all pro in 2019 with the Ravens.

Verdict: Loss

Rams-Dolphins Trade Rams receive: 2022 7th round pick Dolphins receive: Aqib Talib + 2020 5th round pick

The move was to sell Talib’s remaining salary to the Dolphins.

Verdict: Push

Rams-Lions Trade Rams receive: Matthew Stafford Lions receive: Jared Goff + 2021 3rd round pick + 2022 1st round pick + 2023 1st round pick

As of right now, the Rams have won this trade because of Matthew Stafford delivering a Super Bowl in 2021 and winning MVP honors in 2025. The Lions could turn this back into a push if Jared Goff, Jameson Williams (2022), and Gibbs (2023) deliver a Lombardi to Detroit soon.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Texans Trade Rams receive: 2020 2nd round pick Texans receive: Brandin Cooks

After Brandin Cooks suffered a concussion in 2019, the Rams felt ready to part with his hefty contract. They found a suitor in the Texans. The Rams then used their 2020 2nd round pick on Van Jefferson.

Cooks actually put together back to back 1000+ yard / 6 TD seasons. An argument could be made that the Rams could have gotten more out of Cooks trading him away as he was only entering his age 27 season.

Verdict: Loss

Rams-Patriots Trade Rams receive: Sony Michel Patriots receive: 2022 4th round pick

Cam Akers went down with an achilles tear before the 2021 season; leaving the Rams thin at the running back position. They traded for former first round pick Sony Michel who produced 845 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns in the 2021 Super Bowl run. The Patriots selected Bailey Zappe.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Broncos Trade Rams receive: Von Miller Broncos receive: 2022 2nd round pick + 2022 3rd round pick

To give Aaron Donald a running mate in 2021, the Rams went after Von Miller who was on a losing team in Denver. The addition of Von Miller was crucial on the field and off – as Miller was instrumental to extracting Donald’s leadership down the stretch.

Denver did select Nik Bonitto (2022) and Drew Sanders (2023) via a secondary trade with Indianapolis. Bonitto has become one of the best pass rushers in the NFL since 2023.

Regardless, the Rams got exactly what they needed with Miller’s services.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Steelers Trade Rams receive: 2023 7th round pick Steelers receive: Allen Robinson + 2023 7th round pick

This trade was merely for the Rams to not have to pay $5 million worth of Allen Robinson’s salary.

Verdict: Push

Rams-Steelers Trade Rams receive: Kevin Dotson + 2024 5th round pick + 2025 6th round pick Steelers receive: 2024 4th round pick + 2025 5th round pick

Kevin Dotson has become a top 5 guard in the NFL. This has become a steal for the Rams.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Dolphins Trade Rams receive: Hunter Long + 2023 3rd round pick Dolphins receive: Jalen Ramsey

A lot of Rams fans were disappointed to depart with Ramsey for only a third round pick. In large part because of Ramsey’s salary at the time and desire for a new deal. Ramsey picked off 5 passes in two seasons for the Dolphins before being shipped to Pittsburgh.

The Rams did turn that 3rd round pick into Byron Young who 27.5 sacks in 3 seasons.

Verdict: Win

Rams-Titans Trade Rams receive: 2026 5th round pick Titans receive: Ernest Jones + 2026 6th round pick

The Rams decision to trade Ernest Jones was because of contractual disputes so they sent him off to Tennessee. However, the Titans turned around and sent him to Seattle for a 4th round pick. The Rams got less than they should have for a starting linebacker.

Verdict: Loss

Rams-Falcons Trade Rams receive: 2025 6th round pick Falcons receive: Van Jefferson + 2025 7th round pick

In a roundabout trade, the Rams selected Konata Mumpfield. Still too early to tell what the trade yielded for both teams.

Verdict: Push

Rams-Chiefs Trade Rams receive: Trent McDuffie Chiefs receive: 2026 1st round pick + 2026 5th round pick + 2026 6th round pick + 2027 3rd round pick

The Rams certainly acquired a top tier cornerback, but until we see what Mansoor Delane and company do after a few years, a better verdict will be able to be ascertained.

Verdict: TBD

Rams-Browns Trade Rams receive: Myles Garrett Browns receive: Jared Verse + 2027 1st round pick + 2028 2nd round pick + 2029 3rd round pick

The Rams know they were getting rid of a great talent in Jared Verse but they believe Myles Garrett is a special talent. Even though, its not in the trade details, acquiring Myles Garrett has led to the likely return of Aaron Donald.

Verdict: TBD (although likely a Win)

Final Record: 11 Wins, 5 Losses, 6 Pushes, 2 TBD

There you have it, the Rams have made 24 player trades in the Sean McVay era. I count 11 winning trades, 6 “pushes”, 5 losing trades, and 2 trades still to be decided. 17 of 22 trades have gone favorably for the Rams.

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Los Angeles Rams Fantasy 2026: Reading the Tea Leaves

This is it, friends. We’re on the final team. Thank you guys for reading this series, hanging out in the comments, and catching the errors in my articles as soon as they’re posted so I…

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This is it, friends. We’re on the final team. Thank you guys for reading this series, hanging out in the comments, and catching the errors in my articles as soon as they’re posted so I can make updates and keep our community on the sub informed with accurate information. Here. We. Go.

Welcome to the thirty-second piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. If you don’t already know and this is the first Tea Leaf article you’re reading, this series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to:

Coaching Changes Free Agency NFL Draft

The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Los Angeles Rams who are +550 odds.

Article TL;DR: Let’s get the non-fantasy news out of the way. The NFL’s all-time single season sack leader, Myles Garrett, is now a Los Angeles Ram. The Rams also added CB Trent McDuffie and DT Poona Ford. The defense will likely force a ton of 3-and-outs, putting the ball back into the offenses hands. The Rams RB room is one of the best in the league, headed by Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. We’re getting a discount on Kyren again this year despite him averaging 313 combined rushes and targets for the past three years. That’s RB1 volume, and he’s being paid like an RB1, making $11M on average through 2028. Blake Corum’s offseason workouts continue to impress, and should anything happen to Kyren we can expect Corum to immediately become a RB1 in fantasy. Matthew Stafford restructured his contract and received an extension this offseason. He’s now under contract through 2028 with an average salary of $55M/year. This comes as a surprise, as the Rams spent the #13 overall pick on QB Ty Simpson in this year's draft. Sean McVay didn’t seem to be a fan of the pick when it was made. In dynasty, experts were quick value Simpson as a backend first round rookie pick. Now that Stafford is with the team through 2028, it’ll be a Jordan Love-esque situation that only the most patient fantasy managers should play in. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams will be the top two weapons in the passing attack. Adams’ fantasy value was stood up by TDs last year. While he has a weekly WR1 ceiling, he may finish 2026 in the WR3 range. The only addition to the WR room is rookie CJ Daniels, and many of the WRs outside the top two aren’t household names. The Rams TE room didn’t become any clearer. Terrence Ferguson has looked great according to camp reports, and last year was used more as a receiver than an inline blocker. The Rams drafted one of my favorite TEs when they selected Max Klare with the 61st overall pick. Klare is cut from the same cloth as Ferguson, and is a slightly below average blocker. Parkinson led the team in targets last year and is their best blocking TE. The Rams through 150 targets to their TE group, which is high compared to most teams in the NFL that don’t have a stud TE. Mike LaFleur vacated the OC role for the Rams to take a job as HC of the Cardinals. Passing Game Coordinator Nate Scheelhaase steps into the OC role after fielding multiple interviews for head coaching gigs. Scheelhaase has been with the Rams since 2024 and prides himself on studying play calling trends to ensure he's incorporating innovative strategies into the Rams' offensive scheme. We shouldn’t expect anything to change in the Rams offense.

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Previously on Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves:
Arizona Cardinals
Miami Dolphins
Cleveland Browns
New York Jets
Las Vegas Raiders
Atlanta Falcons
Tennessee Titans
Carolina Panthers
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Indianapolis Colts
Washington Commanders
Minnesota Vikings
Pittsburgh Steelers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jacksonville Jaguars
Chicago Bears
Dallas Cowboys
Cincinnati Bengals
Denver Broncos
Detroit Lions
San Francisco 49ers
Green Bay Packers
Houston Texans
Los Angeles Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs
New England Patriots
Philadelphia Eagles
Seattle Seahawks
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills

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Christian Gonzalez embraces intense competition with A.J. Brown

Competition between the New England Patriots offense and defense is a common theme throughout training camp this week, especially between two of New England’s biggest stars: Christian Gonzalez and A.J. Brown. During a two-on-two period…

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 09: Christian Gonzalez #0 of the New England Patriots runs drills during a minicamp at Gillette Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images

During a two-on-two period with the defensive backs and wide receivers at Thursday’s practice, Maye lofted a pass to Brown in the red zone as his receiver ran a corner route. Gonzalez, in coverage, broke up the attempt and waved his hands in the air to celebrate his victory on the rep before pointing at a nearby camera.

Both players then spoke to each other as the position groups walked back to the sideline, which later escalated into a brief face-to-face confrontation. Fourth-year receiver Kayshon Boutte was among those who separated the two, pulling Brown away.

“I mean, it’s good on good,” Gonzalez said after practice of his matchup with Brown. “You know, he’s a number one receiver in this league, going up against a number one corner. I mean, that’s how it’s going to go. It’s football at the end of the day. There’s never any disrespect or anything. We’re just battling and getting each other better.

“He’s going to face corners like that who are going to yap at him and going to try to get in his head. And I’m going to face receivers like that who are strong and come right back at me. So it’s great work for the both of us.”

The competition between Gonzalez and Brown has been a familiar sight this summer during team periods and positional one-on-ones as the teammates regularly exchange friendly banter.

Media members got a close look at the competitive spirit among this Patriots roster when Monday’s practice moved into the field bubble and player conversations echoed. It’s something head coach Mike Vrabel welcomes as long as the trash talk is “authentic” and players don’t lose focus of their assignments.

“I think the competitiveness has been great,” Vrabel said on Tuesday. “I want that. I think we need that. I think that’s part of building a team, but then also the line that we take [the players] to is being able to take care of each other. We’re not throwing punches. We’re not into that … But I’m all for the energy and the trash talk and the back and forth and being able to get back and then do your job.”

Gonzalez, despite “everybody” thinking he’s quiet on the field, says he does talk a little and acknowledges that his competition with Brown brings some of that trash talk out of him.

“Oh, for sure,” the cornerback said. “I mean, this competition is how you get better, how [Brown] can get better [and] how I can get better — the defense and team. It all comes together. [It’s] the dog days at camp … [We’re] about to start getting into [joint practices], and now we’re really into camp. So, I mean, of course tempers are going to flare. Everybody’s hot and wants to be the best.”

The 24-year-old added that he hasn’t been more talkative this summer; it just depends on the day of practice.

“In practice, it comes out a little more just because [you’re] getting a little more rest in a game,” Gonzalez said about whether he enjoys the trash talk or prefers to be quieter. “It’s moving a lot faster. The speed is faster. I’m a little more tired, winded in the game. But, I mean, there’s a little bit of both.

“I like to figure out how to attack a receiver. Not every receiver you can talk to. Some receivers get more mad if you don’t say anything to them. So it’s a battle. You get used to going up against guys and trying to figure out how you can get an edge on them.”

Entering his fourth year in the league, Gonzalez is eligible for a contract extension this offseason.

Team owner Robert Kraft revealed to the media earlier this offseason that the franchise made an offer to the 2023 first-round pick that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and the highest-paid player in Patriots history.

Gonzalez repeatedly said Thursday that he wouldn’t get into the details of his contract. He’s said throughout the offseason that those conversations are between the team and his agents.

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Navigating Your Dynasty Rookie Draft: Early 2nd

What can you do with your early rookie picks in the second round?

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Dynasty rookie draft season is the time of year when those teams who missed the playoﬀs turn their attention to the incoming rookie class, and delusions of grandeur take over until the games kick oﬀ. Rebuilders are full of glee as they hoard their picks, while contenders are scheming how they can pry some of those picks away, and dynasty players everywhere are champing at the bit to draft their favorite prospect.

This 12-part series will use the latest Superﬂex Rookie ADP data available at Dynasty League Football. We will focus on the player or players likely to be available in that speciﬁc range we’re covering and will also include options based on the 1QB rookie ADP, whenever actionable, for those who play in that format.

The early second round this year is not like other years. Due to the flattening of talent in this area, you will likely see a host of different players go in this range. Still, we will look to give you an idea of who may be available below, and who viable pivots are if you are out on the player currently sitting at ADP.

Superflex 2.04 – Chris Bell, WR MIA

Even though he was not the first receiver the Dolphins selected, Chris Bell leads Caleb Douglas in ADP by a wide margin. It is easy to see why. Prior to a poorly timed ACL tear, Bell was expected to be an early second-round draft pick, one whose rare combination of size and build-up speed made him a nightmare to corral in the open field at Louisville.

After finishing second on the team in receiving behind Ja'Corey Brooks in 2024, Bell carried the passing attack in 2025, finishing with 917 receiving yards and helping lead the offense in the post-Tyler Shough era. The knee injury complicates the projection – and Bell is far from a complete player – but he is big, strong, and explosive, a good foundation for any receiver.

Bell's collegiate stats courtesy of Sports Reference.

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Odell Beckham Jr.: I feel like I'm doing better, getting more opportunities

Beckham is seeing time with the first team at Giants camp.

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Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the Giants didn't come with any guarantees that he'll land a spot on the 53-man roster, but he's doing his best to make the case for one at training camp.

Reporters at the team's practices this week made note of a strong pair of days for Beckham on Tuesday and Wednesday. That included snaps with the first team as Beckham tries to win a job in a group that also includes Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin, Darnell Mooney, third-round pick Malachi Fields, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios.

After the practice, Beckham said he "it's definitely challenging" being part of a deep group because it limits the chances he has to show why he believes "I can play at a high level." He also said that it helps that he's finding it easier to do that as he gets more time in the offense under his belt.

"I feel like I'm getting better. I feel like with repetition, with mistakes, unfortunately I'm one of those people who has to touch the stove to know that it's hot and to not touch it again, so I learn from a mistake and it's like, all right, that's something that I corrected," Beckham said, via a transcript from the team. "So, I definitely feel like I'm getting better. There's definitely been more opportunities. It's just a combination of both. But kind of just fizzle all that out and I'm just like — I'm just locked in the moment. I'm truly grateful for being where my feet are at and just trying to enjoy that each and every day and bring the best energy that I can."

Beckham does not play special teams and that will make it hard for him to secure a roster spot unless he's clearly shown that he can make an impact on offense. The last few days have shown signs of that and his quest to finish the job will continue to be a storyline for the rest of the month.

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Bolts From The Blue Aug 06, 2026 5:45 PM

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Latest RB deals will have drastic effect on Omarion Hampton’s future extension

This week in the NFL has been stuffed with new contracts being handed out to the league’s best. Specifically, the running back position has been getting PAID. Early Thursday morning, it was reported that the…

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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Omarion Hampton #8 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the football during Mandatory Minicamp at The Bolt on June 18, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images

This week in the NFL has been stuffed with new contracts being handed out to the league’s best. Specifically, the running back position has been getting PAID.

Early Thursday morning, it was reported that the Colts and Jonathan Taylor agreed to a new two-year, $44 million extension. This came on the heels of the Falcons and Bijan Robinson coming to terms on a massive three-year, $75 million extension which made him the highest-paid player at the position in NFL history.

After a promising rookie season from Hampton despite the injuries, the future looks extremely bright and that feeling only amplified with the addition of Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. Hampton’s rookie season, from an efficiency standpoint, was very similar to Robinson. On a per-game basis, Robinson averaged 86 yards of total offense and scored .47 touchdowns. Hampton was right behind him with 82 yards of offense and .55 touchdowns.

Robinson exploded for 1,887 yards of total offense and 15 touchdowns in his second season which was the springboard that sent him into the stratosphere of NFL backs. But things got even better in year three as he took it (somehow) to another level with 2,298 yards of offense but regressed a bit with 11 total scores.

Now it would be foolish to believe Hampton will have a similar jump from year one to two, but it also wouldn’t be the craziest prediction given the circumstances. His full 17-game pace under Greg Roman and that abysmal offensive line was 1,394 yards of offense and nine touchdowns. Now imagine an full year with Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt at tackle on top of the new system.

Omarion Hampton explosive runs (gain of 12+ yards) in the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/FmQ2HdiXle

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) June 11, 2026

Is 1,600+ yards of total offense and 12+ touchdowns all that out of the question? I truly don’t think it is.

If Hampton follows the type of path every single Chargers fan wants him to over the next two seasons, the team will be in a situation where they may have to make a massive extension work all while navigating a potential extension for Alt and the latter (and expensive) years on the contracts for Justin Herbert and Slater.

It’s good to see the running back market back up and running in time for these deserving players to get their bag, but that doesn’t mean it won’t have its drawbacks for the Chargers when they’re looking to build their team for the latter half of Herbert’s career.

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Blogging The Boys Aug 06, 2026 5:30 PM

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Unexpected surprises at Cowboys training camp

The Dallas Cowboys have now completed one week of training camp out in Oxnard. It hasn’t just been the California sun that has shined, but also several players and position groups are looking extremely sharp…

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OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Javonte Williams #33 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 30, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dak Prescott is already looking in mid-season form as the 11-year veteran has been wheeling and dealing on a daily basis. Rookie safety Caleb Downs is everything that people said he was, and his versatility is going to bring a different element to what the Cowboys do defensively under Christian Parker. Also, Qunnien Williams and Kenny Clark are showing how disruptive they can be.

While all those things are great to see, they aren’t shockers by any means. However, there been several things that have stood out that most people didn’t see coming. Let’s take a look at three surprises so far at camp.

Several RBs are having great camps early

Javonte Williams is the undisputed RB1 in Dallas. Don’t tell him that though, because he’s been playing with his hair on fire. He looks explosive running between the tackles, and he’s even been featured in the screen game, which is something that head coach Brian Schottenheimer talked about before camp. With that said, he’s not alone.

Jaydon Blue didn’t have the rookie season he wanted in 2025, but he has put that in his rear view. He looks very confident in what he’s doing, and his speed has been on full display with several huge plays so far. Add Phil Mafah’s name to this as well. He worked on his explosiveness during the offseason, and positive results have come about already.

Williams had a very good season a year ago with over 1,200 yards, proving that he can be a bell-cow. Dallas needs for him to be fresh at the end of ball games, and the best way to do that is having other reliable options. Blue and Mafah are showing early that this group has the potential to cause a lot of headaches for opposing defenses.

Jaishawn Barham looks ahead of schedule

Jaishawn Barham was picked in the third round by Dallas back in April, and there was buzz about what he could potentially bring to the Cowboys revamped defense. None if that mattered until he got camp, which is when he would really have to prove if he wanted early playing time. Not only is he showing that he’s going to be a big factor, but Barham looks like a guy who has already been in the league for years.

The former Michigan Wolverine has shined in individual drills and during team periods against the likes of All-Pro guard Tyler Smith and the aforementioned Blue. He brings linebacker and edge skills to the table, and Parker intends to take full advantage of that versatility in his philosophy. Needless to say, Barham is undoubtedly ahead of where people thought he’d be right now.

Otito Ogbonnia is standing out

The Cowboys decided to trade defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers on March 11th. The day before that, they added Ogbonnia to the roster, who played in 41 games with 20 starts over his four years with the Los Angeles Chargers. He has some injury history, including missing eight games with an elbow issue last season. Ogbonnia also has a reputation for stopping the run, and its been no different in camp.

In the Cowboys base look, Ogbonnia has been on the field with Qunnien Williams and Kenny Clark, and the trio have been effective consistently. Stopping the run has been a huge issue for Dallas over the years, and Ogbonnia and his 6’4″, 320-pound frame can be a big difference maker. It wasn’t a flashy signing, but Ogbonnia could end up being an impact offseason addition in Dallas.

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Pats Pulpit Aug 06, 2026 5:28 PM

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Patriots training camp recap: Defense caps day with 3 straight interceptions

The New England Patriots were back in full pads on Thursday following a day of walkthrough work. With the tempo picking back up, the Patriots worked both full-field and red zone work. Here’s what went…

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Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots safety Kevin Byard III (31) makes a catch at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The New England Patriots were back in full pads on Thursday following a day of walkthrough work. With the tempo picking back up, the Patriots worked both full-field and red zone work.

Here’s what went down throughout the session on the humid fields behind Gillette Stadium.

Attendance

Absent: WR Romeo Doubs, CB Carlton Davis III, TE Jack Westover, WR Cameron Dorner

Injured: DL Christian Barmore, CB Charles Woods

Limited: OT Will Campbell, OG Caedan Wallace

PUP/NFI: ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler

The Patriots attendance list largely remained the same on Thursday as Romeo Doubs and Carlton Davis again highlighted the absentees. New England saw depth offensive lineman Caedan Wallace return to the practice fields in a limited fashion.

On a hot, humid day, the defense did see Christian Barmore and Charles Woods depart with head athletic trainer Jim Whalen.

Takeaways

Defense ending strong: It was a strong day in general for the Patriots defense, but the unit put the cherry on top with three straight interceptions in two-minute situations to end the session.

With 1:20 on the clock from the 40-yard line, Drake Maye found a trio of completions — including a strong hands catch from A.J. Brown with Christian Gonzalez all over him — before a short pass to Kayshon Boutte saw Marcus Jones jump the route for the interception. Allowing Maye’s unit to then stay on the field, the quarterback’s next pass down the seam to Hunter Henry was intercepted by Kevin Byard.

As Tommy DeVito’s unit then took over, a similar result follow. Facing pressure on his first drop back, DeVito moved to his left before firing an interception to safety John Saunders Jr. The defensive sideline was rightfully rowdy while Mike Vrabel ended practice.

A.J. vs Gonzo: It’s been a highly competitive back-and-forth summer between cornerback Christian Gonzalez and wide receiver A.J. Brown. On Thursday, advantage Gonzalez.

After a downfield target to Brown with Gonzalez in coverage fell incomplete in full-team work, the duo matched up twice against each other in 2-on-2 goal line work. Gonzalez was on the winning side of both reps, which included a pass breakup in the corner of the end zone to end the drill that sparked back-and-forth trash talk — with the two almost needing to be separated as work transitioned to a new period.

Christian Gonzalez with a smile as he recalls some trash talk between him and A.J. Brown from today’s practice … where the two almost needed to be separated after one pass breakup in the end zone. pic.twitter.com/bQBeIOZTeg

— Brian Hines (@iambrianhines) August 6, 2026

Campbell limited: Starting left tackle Will Campbell did not participate in any competitive periods on Thursday as he again wore a Rob Gronkowski-like arm brace on his left arm that he debuted in Wednesday’s walkthrough.

Without their top left tackle, fellow second-year pro Marcus Bryant repped in his place with the top offense as first-round pick Caleb Lomu continued to train at right tackle with the second unit. That then elevated rookie Dametrious Crownover to backup left tackle.

Jacas’ ramping up: Rookie pass rusher Gabe Jacas worked in with the first-team defense on Thursday as he continues to ramp up following his offseason knee procedure. While Jacas’ size and power stand out, the rookie won multiple times with speed on Thursday while working against the second unit. That first came when he dipped around Lomu to register a pressure (and a likely holding penalty) before beating Crownover in two-minute to help force an interception.

Other notes:

With Romeo Doubs sidelined, increased reps were split between Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, and Efton Chism III. Kyle Williams worked in with all three offenses and caught a downfield corner route from Behren Morton while DeVito missed him on a goal line fade. Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas caught touchdowns from Drake Maye in red zone work. In 2-on-2 goal line work both Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon had multiple wins while Kyle Williams smoked Kevin Byard on a slant. Efton Chism saw a pair of passes uncharacteristically hit the turf before ending with a win. The Patriots worked their QB/option run game in the red zone. Their regular run game largely continued to struggle. Terrell Jennings was the first running back up behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. Morgan Moses had a false start. Quintayvious Hutchins continues to flash along the edge as he was in the backfield for a potential sack. Jesse Luketa also logged a would-be sack with the third unit. Joshua Farmer added another run stuff to his impressive summer resume. Brandon Crossley had a late pass breakup guarding Nick DeGennaro along the goal line. The Patriots will be back on the practice fields on Friday for their fifth and final practice of the week, which is set to begin at 10:15 a.m. ET. Mike Vrabel will speak beforehand.

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 5:27 PM

De'Zhaun Stribling WR SF DSTRI15

Dre Greenlaw LB SF DGREE57

Dre Greenlaw, De'Zhaun Stribling, Osa Odighizuwa back at 49ers practice

Things look a little better on the injury front at 49ers training camp on Thursday.

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Things look a little better on the injury front at 49ers training camp on Thursday.

Wednesday's practice ended with 20 of the players on the active roster out of action due to a variety of ailments, but a few of them were able to return to action.

According to multiple reports from camp, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa, and wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling were back on the field. Greenlaw and Odighizuwa were dealing with soreness while the rookie wideout missed several days with a hamstring issue.

Defensive end Sam Okuayinonu was also back. He left Wednesday's session with an ankle injury.

That still leaves a long list of injured players, but those were a few steps in the right direction as the 49ers continue getting ready for the regular season.

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ProFootballTalk Aug 06, 2026 5:27 PM

Mason Rudolph QB PIT MRUDO2

Aaron Rodgers QB PIT ARODG8

Mike McCarthy raves about Mason Rudolph

Beyond Aaron Rodgers as the obvious starting quarterback for the Steelers, the rest of the depth chart has questions.

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Beyond Aaron Rodgers as the obvious starting quarterback for the Steelers, the rest of the depth chart has questions.

There's no question, apparently, in the mind of coach Mike McCarthy that veteran Mason Rudolph can be trusted with the No. 2 job.

"Mason Rudolph, I can’t tell you how pleased I am with him," McCarthy told reporters on Thursday, via Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "He throws the ball better than I thought. . . . He's been impressive."

A third-round pick of the Steelers in 2018, Rudolph has 34 career regular-season appearances and 19 starts.

The bigger question for the Steelers is the number of quarterbacks they'll keep on the 53-man roster. Unless they're going to carry four (which is not unprecedented but unusual), one of the three behind Rodgers will be released — Rudolph, Will Howard, or Drew Allar.

Howard and Allar would have to pass through waivers before being signed to the practice squad. They could get creative and cut Rudolph, with a wink-nod that they'll sign him to the practice squad and routinely elevate him for games.

Or, as some cynics are suggesting, McCarthy is trying to create a trade market for Rudolph.

Regardless, Rudolph has plenty of experience in NFL games. Howard and Allar have none. They'll need someone who can play, in the event Rodgers can't go. Rudolph is the only option who brings that to the table.

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